Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-11-11 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 33 OF VOLUME V.]
FRIDAY, November 11, 1803.
[WHOLE No. 241.]
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
WALTER B. SELBY,
Has just received from Baltimore, a large and general assortment of DRY-GOODS and GROCERIES. Amongst which are a great variety of FANCY GOODS, consisting of Handsome PRINTS and CHINTZES, Needle work d. Book, and Cambric MUSLINS, Lady's Elastic Silk GLOVES, Leghorn BONNETS, of the latest fashions, India Linen, Satins, and Lace VEILS, Morocco and Kid SLIPPERS, &c. &c. Also, a quantity of home-made LINNEN, Twilled BAGS, FLAX and CASTINGS—all of which having been purchased on the lowest terms for Cash, he is now enabled to give BARGAINS to those who may be pleased to call on him, and therefore solicits the early communications of his friends and the public generally.
The highest price will be given in Cash or Goods, for clean FLAX-SEED. Shepherd's-Town, November 4, 1803.
PUBLIC SALE.
ON Tuesday the 15th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, if fair, if not, the next fair day, will be exposed to public sale, at Traveller's Rest, in Jefferson County, a number of Horses, Mares and Colts, about 30 head of Cattle, among which are a number of Milch Cows, Young Steers and Heifers, likewise a number of Sheep, &c. Also, two Waggons, one strong and fit for the roads, the other light, and two good Carts, a strong Coach, calculated for a family, and a Riding Chair—Also, a variety of good Furniture, consisting of a large Mahogany Side Board, nearly finished, Mahogany Dining and Breakfast Tables, Book Case and a Desk, two Bureau, Bedsteads, China and Glass Ware, and a handsome Piano Forte. Terms of sale will be, for sums over ten dollars, 9 months credit, the purchaser giving bond with approved security, and for all sums under ten dollars by one purchaser, the cash must be paid. Attendance will be given by
JOHN MARK.
November 4, 1803.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
PERSONS in this county, who had Watches in need of repair, have for a long time been under the necessity of sending them to a distance; in order to obviate this inconvenience, the subscriber has employed a person of the highest abilities in the Watch Repairing line, and will engage that all Watches bro't to him shall perform accurately, or in case they do not, he will receive no pay—He has now on hand, a quantity of Silver Work, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, and can, on a short notice, furnish any article in the Silver-smith's Line; his customers may stand in need of.
ROBERT M'GUIRE,
Martinsburg, November 4, 1803.
JAMES MAXWELL'S NIGHT SCHOOL
Will be opened on Monday evening the 7th inst. at the stone School-House in this Town.
Martinsburg, November 4, 1803.
COMMITTED to the jail of Berkeley County, the 19th inst. on suspicion of being a runaway slave, a Negro Man, who appears to be about 28 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, has a scar on his right cheek, black complexion, and speaks fluently, he appears to be a cunning intriguing fellow, had on when he came to jail a yellow and white gingham coat, cashmere jacket, pantaloon striped blue and white, white cotton stockings, fine shoes and fur hat. On his examination he says he is a free man, come of free parents, in Patapsco Charles County Maryland, that his name is George Butler, but has no papers to prove the truth of his assertions—His master is therefore desired to come prove his property, and take him away, or he will be disposed of as the law directs.
ROBERT COCKBURN,
Jailor B.
September 30, 1803.
William Riddle
Has just received a general assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS, Groceries, Hardware & Cutlery.
Asso—a large quantity of This supply, added to his former Stock, makes a handsome assortment, well-suited to the present and approaching season.
Martinsburg, October 28, 1803.
Fresh Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the latest importations at Baltimore, a very handsome assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS,
Which he will sell on very reasonable terms, for Cash or Country Produce. He returns his unfeigned thanks to his customers generally, for their encouragement heretofore, and thinks they will find it to their advantage to call on him for BARGAINS.
He remains the Publick's Obedient servant, JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, October 21, 1803.
N. B. He will give the highest price in CASH or Goods for Merchantable Flax-Seed.
PUBLIC SALE.
THE subscribers will dispose of at public vendue, on the first day of November Berkeley Court, (which will be on Monday the 21st day of the month) a Lot and an half of Ground, with two small but convenient Dwelling Houses thereon, a Stable, Cooper's Shop, &c. situate in the town of Martinsburg on Martin Street.—One other Lot of Ground, on the same Street, on which is erected a convenient frame Dwelling House, a Stable, Kitchen, Weaver's Shop, &c.—Also a half Lot of Ground with two small Houses built thereon, and a cellar dug and walled, ready for building. Clear and indisputable titles will be given.
If the above property is not sold they will barter it for back land.
There will also be offered for sale on the same day,
HORSES, COWS, and SHEEP, a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a number of other articles too tedious to enumerate. A credit of nine months will be given for the movable property, the purchaser to give bond with approved security. The terms of the real property will be moderate; further particulars will be made known on the day of sale. The sale will begin at the house in which John Gallagher now lives, at nine o'clock.
JOHN GALLAGHER, ROBERT GALLAGHER. Martinsburg, October 28, 1803.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away some time in July last, an Apprentice Boy, named John Burke, bound to me by an order of the Court of Berkeley County, he was 18 years of age last April, is about 5 feet 9 inches high, and took with him when he went away, a variety of clothing. The above reward will be paid, but no thanks given for returning said runaway.
ARCHIBALD BUTT,
Berkeley County, October 28, 1803.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Promissory NOTES, County Clerks', Sheriffs', and Constables' BLANKS, of all kinds, &c. &c. &c.
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
October 27.
Mr. Y. Randolph presented a report of the committee of ways and means, by bill, for making compensation to the citizens of the United States for claims on the French Republic, the payment of which had been provided for, to be made by the United States, in the late treaty and convention with France. The report went to authorising the president to borrow one million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for that purpose at six per cent. interest, and that the bank of the United States, should be empowered to loan the same.
It was moved to be referred to a committee of the whole and to be made the order of the day for tomorrow; and that the same should be printed for the use of the members. Agreed.
Mr. Nicholson, then moved, that the act, presented yesterday, from the senate, to enable the president to take possession of the territory of Louisiana, for erecting arsenals, and making other provisions for that purpose, be referred to a committee of the whole house. Agreed to.
Mr. Smith in the chair. The Chairman read the bill by sections, and
Mr. Y. Randolph then rose and said, That the bill now before the committee went to delegate to the president of the United States, a power which would be but of short duration. A power of this nature was however absolutely necessary, in order to carry into full effect, the taking possession of the territory of Louisiana, ceded to the United States by France, and to invest this power, until congress should enact laws and make every provision for its government. He was unwilling, at all times, to give so extensive a power to the executive, and it should ever be done with a sparing hand. He offered an amendment, that this power should only continue until congress could adopt permanent measures for carrying the treaty into full effect—until they could pass such laws, as might be judged necessary for the government thereof.
Mr. R. Griswold moved to strike out the second section of the bill, which vests the whole power of legislation in the president.
(SKETCH OF THE DEBATE.)
Mr. Griswold observed, by this section, the powers civil and military are vested in such officers, as the president may please to appoint. He wished to know what are the powers of the civil, military and existing officers of the province of Louisiana; because according to his construction of this section, the house is about to confirm them—the act of habeas corpus cannot be suspended except in case of actual rebellion, and by this section we are about to exceed the utmost limits of the constitution. Before the house confirms the powers delegated by this section—before they are confirmed in a lump, he should be glad to know what they are.
Mr. Elliot seconded the motion—he would never he said, consent to delegate such powers, as are named in the second section, to the executive—those powers, the greatest and most extensive in the constitution—never. If it is as it has been stated, absolutely necessary, that steps should be immediately taken to possess Louisiana, let it be done by the legislative powers of the U. States. He never would consent one single moment, to acquire territory, by delegating that power named in the second section of the bill now before the committee.
Mr. Y. Randolph. The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. R. Griswold) asks what are the officers and powers now in Louisiana. He did not see the difficulty, by the amendment he had proposed, or the impropriety in delegating these powers to the United States. He would ask the committee what would have been the consequences, if that country had been taken possession of by an army of fifty thousand men—if it had been reduced by battle and storm. The gentleman appeared to have been an advocate, for acquiring possession of a part of this territory by this mode. By the first section of the bill before the house, it is contem-
plated to take possession of the country in such a manner as will secure it; and though he suspected no kind of disturbance or resistance from France, yet there might be numbers of turbulent and resisting spirits in that country, who might refuse and oppose our possession. In such a case as this, must the officers who may be sent by this country, finding themselves thus opposed, remain inactive, waiting for further instruction, from the place in which we are assembled? In order to guard against this, it will be seen by the act passed by the senate, that it is their wish to take possession as from a sovereign; if the gentleman can shew us a better mode, so as to secure our possession, I will most willingly listen to and agree with him—but if we are to take possession, it must be done as the senate has proposed or in a similar way.
Mr. R. Griswold. It is a most extraordinary proceeding indeed, to call upon me to supply the defect of a bill, laid upon the table yesterday, cursorily read, and now called up to be passed.—I confess, under such circumstances, I have not talents, for I must have considerable time given me before I could attempt it. What are we called upon to do by the second section? We are to transfer to the president all those powers vested in us—and thus, he will become at once in himself, legislative—he will be constituted the judge, and the executioner of this newly acquired country. It is not on this ground alone that I object—or, that those powers when vested in him, will be abused. I say, we cannot constitute him, as intended by the bill—We cannot by the constitution, delegate those powers, now vested in this house. When I am asked to transfer a power, which I am convinced I cannot legally do, I will never consent; and therefore trust and hope that the section will be entirely struck out. As to the first section, I find at present no objection as far as I understand it; but I have not had it before me a sufficient time to digest it—it has not yet laid long enough upon my desk to answer it fully in its different points of view.
Mr. Nicholson was opposed to striking out the section. He could not foresee any of those alarming consequences, pointed out by the gentleman from Connecticut. He thought it would be the highest injustice to the country to delay taking possession of the territory. The question he said, seemed to be, does the second section violate the constitution. He could not see it in this light. The gentleman supposes, that we shall invest all powers, civil and military in the president. Were this the case, is there any difference between the present bill, and the ordinance of '86. By that act all powers were vested in such persons as the president may appoint; all judges are appointed, the officers of the army and navy are appointed. In the present instance we must appoint some person to take possession of this newly acquired country. Such powers are not delegated to the president, but to such officers as are appointed by him. He must find and appoint some person to take possession of it, and in those men, these powers must be necessarily vested.
Mr. Mitchell (of New-York) was disposed to think that the difference in opinion was more specious than real. It is, he observed, expressly provided by congress, that it shall make provisions for all extraordinary measures. In the present instance, we are to take possession of a country, which from its great extent and its present government we have but little knowledge of. It is necessary that we should delegate some person to take possession of it: some person armed with sufficient power for so great an undertaking. Who then can we pitch upon; who so proper for this important undertaking as the president of the United States? He, whom the constitution hath appointed commander in chief of the army—lord high Admiral of the Navy. It is objected, that we are delegating powers, judicial, civil and military, to one man. If we make an analogy to Great-Britain, we find in that country, that the king is head of the judicial—writs, run in the name of the king; and decisions are made in his name by the judges, and not by his own voice. The justice pronounces the sentence, though the theory is in the king himself. He is the organ

by which the church is governed. In the military establishment of this great nation, he is the commander in chief and the fountain of all honour. In all things he exercises his discretion. In this manner, is the president, placed in this country. It is with him to provide and appoint officers in the different departments. He does not act in so doing, for himself, he is only the organ of all power and command. He is not himself the soldier—the sailor. He does not assume those powers—he is only the organ of the public will. The delegation of power in the bill before us, will be but of very short duration, and contemplating all these facts, I am willing the second section should stand; for there is an absolute and immediate necessity for something of this kind, being done. The greatest blessing, which we confer upon this territory, will be the preventing of disorder when we take possession. He could however have wished a new section to be substituted, or some amendment to the second, but he had not penned one. The objection, he acknowledged had been made by able men—by men of great discernment. He however, when the question was put, should vote that the second section of the bill do stand.
Mr. Leib, recommended an amendment.
Mr. Chittenden, of Vermont, was opposed to the second section. He observed, that by its standing, the greatest powers vested in this house were thereby delegated to the President; and to such a delegation he would never consent.
Mr. Dana was of the same opinion, and adduced arguments in favor thereof; but he confined himself chiefly to answer the gentleman from New York, (Mr. Mitchell.) He said, that that gentleman referred to a subject with which he was well acquainted—the comparison of the powers of the President, to those of the King of Great-Britain. The legislature in the point of view, offered, were not even there in the King. There have been judges, who had told the King, that though he might sit in his courts of justice, he should not give judgment. The first part of the present reign, the judges were made, by act of Parliament, independent of the King. The gentleman, errs in theory—he errs in fact. He must know that the King, does not make the Clergy—it is done by convocation. The analogy, is therefore, not in point. The order he refers to is of 1707. By it the President may appoint judges, but they cannot be removed during good behavior. It is proposed by this bill, that the President shall direct all civil and military movements; that he may displace them at his pleasure. This would be the very essence of despotism. It is said, upon the very face of the bill before us, that the President shall act in all cases, until we can enact laws and make provisions. I shall never consent to it—it is unconstitutional—it is delegating the powers of this house—and these are my objections.
Mr. Varnum said, the gentlemen, in making their objections to the bill, had stumbled against great difficulties—they have mistaken their ground. We acquire a large and valuable territory, under certain regulations and restrictions. We have not acquired all the privileges and immunities yet, because it is stipulated in the treaty, that France and Spain are to be entitled to the navigation of the Mississippi, for twelve years. The gentlemen say that we are going to give certain powers to the president. The constitution of the United States does not take effect, on our taking possession of Louisiana; no, it will not, until it is incorporated into the union. In the mean time, we are to render them protection. What mean time? Why the time which may elapse, from our taking possession, to that of their being admitted into the union. Until this provision is made, they must be governed by the laws of France. He was against the section being struck out.
Mr. Eppes, of Virginia, asserted, that the moment we took possession of Louisiana, the present government there ceased. He did not expect to have heard a contrary opinion.
Mr. Eustis, of Massachusetts, opposed the motion—he observed, that by acquiring this territory, it became necessary that we should vest a power in some person, to enter upon it, and to continue that possession, until laws could be enacted for its government. If then, we do not vest this power in the president, in whom shall it be vested? It is to be supposed, that when our officers are sent to take possession of it, that they will meet with many difficulties; and against such we ought to be prepared. He could rather wish that the second section instead of being struck out or curtailed,
should be enlarged. It gives a power to the president, to exercise the functions of government—till when? Until the time arrives, when this house shall provide laws for the new government. It is highly impolitic to attempt either to weaken the title of France or Spain to this territory, or to argue, that we cannot admit it into federation. The gentlemen who support this motion, well knew, that it is necessary to trust some person with the temporary government of this country for the time being; and in whom can we put so much confidence, as in the president of the United States.
Mr. Elliot said, that as he should vote on this question, different to the gentlemen with whom he was accustomed, he thought it necessary to make some further observations thereon. In doing which, he would not attempt to embarrass the subject. He would endeavour to show, that the part he took in it, coincided with that which the president of the United States had himself taken. A gentleman from Virginia has said, that we should make provision for a military appropriation, in taking possession of this territory. The law of nations has determined in this case the mode we ought to pursue, and he would not willingly give up the law of nations. Provision is already making; and it is agreed that we must take possession. Nothing then remained but to adopt the best mode. The President in his message, says, 'that it will rest with this house to make this provision.' He also said, that he had further information on this subject, and that he would, in a short time communicate it to this house. He has not yet done so, and he (Mr. Elliot) would have liked, to have had this information. Of what might it consist? Perhaps respecting a temporary government. If it had been communicated he would wish to have immediately proceeded, but before we vary from the constitution, we ought to know of what it consisted. It was not consistent in this house to refuse to exercise the powers with which it was entrusted; nor to permit the president to exercise them. It is with Congress alone, to make laws—and by this section, the president is to make laws—he was therefore for striking out the section.
Mr. R. Griswold supported his motion. After commenting on some arguments on the other side—he asked, how are the officers who are to be sent to take possession of this vast territory to exercise their powers? Why—by the sole direction of the president. All the powers of this house are to be vested in him. This is a direct violation of the constitution. He can appoint ambassadors, and with the consent of the senate, officers in various departments. But here, a law is to be given, that he shall solely appoint the officers, and give laws to a whole province; we clothe him with power to appoint to the civil and military departments. He wished the country to be taken possession of, it was to be taken possession of; but he wished to know how this was to be done. The president by these powers, may be Grand Inquisitor, King, General. He was not content to delegate such powers. He was not for adopting a favorite argument so often made use of in this house, of 'imperious necessity.' There shall be (continued Mr. Griswold) no imperious necessity to make me violate the constitution, nor to swerve from the duty I owe my constituents. He could account for the anxiety of the gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr. Eustis) and notwithstanding his feelings, he hoped they would have no effect on the committee. Those who thought as he did, will find the necessity of the second section being struck out. He had no idea, because we acquire a Colony, by conquest or purchase, that he should delegate what was vested in him as a member of that house—a judicial and executive power. It would be making the President, the Despot of the Province—he might rule and manage it, as the crowned Despot in Europe rules his Subjects. It may not, it is true, be abused, but I shall ever be most unwilling to try it. Why then adopt it contrary to the Constitution. He therefore trusted the section would be struck out.
Mr. Jackson, felt himself much interested in the question. His constituents too, he declared to be greatly interested. Divided as gentlemen were in opinion, he wished the business might be postponed for a few days. He would rather have an inter regnum in the territory than adopt a precedent so dangerous as that contained in the bill now before the House. If but for a day, an hour, we delegate these high powers; it will remain a precedent for ever, and for this reason, if for no other, I will vote against it. But Gentlemen, on the other side, say, we must take possession
on—true—the first section points it out, and there can be no danger apprehended in waiting a few days. It has been said that there was no danger in thus delegating a power for a few days. He thought otherwise, it would look like despotism. A gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr. Varnum) has observed, that we do not possess absolute authority until after the expiration of twelve years. He did not agree with him in this point, for if we do not hold a territory absolutely we cannot attempt to legislate over it. Mr. Jackson continued, that he did not believe but that the President himself was opposed to the extension of power in the head of the executive. He had a respect for the President, and he believed he would not abuse any power that might be vested in him: but the time may be when we may have a President of a different temper, and he would not, therefore, depart from the rights of the House, or make the smallest innovation on the constitution.
Mr. Smith. The subject, he said, struck him in a different point of view. It has even been doubted that the constitution was authorised to acquire additional territory. He thought it was, and further, that the House had a right while the territory remains as it is, to make laws for it until incorporated in the Union. When that takes place, they will, consequently, be entitled to all the rights and privileges of American citizens. He was, by no means in favour, of a severe government. He would ask what was the extent of the business they were now upon. They were passing such laws, as will enable the United States to take possession and govern the country they have acquired, until it is incorporated into the Union. He hoped however the powers, to be given by the bill in question, should be for as short a time as possible.
Mr. Rodney said, when constitutional objections are made by gentlemen, high in respectability, he would pay them every respect, and endeavor to answer them. He believed that in adopting every part of the bill before the House, that they would not infringe the constitution of the Union, not even in the smallest degree. No man was more opposed to vesting in the President, or any other man, powers of the extent named in the bill. But cases may sometimes occur, when there may be an absolute necessity for so doing—emergent cases may happen which may demand it; he hoped however, those powers would be limited. The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. R. Griswold) shews greater magnanimity, than he did a few days ago, when he supposed that we could take territory by right of conquest, and not by treaty.—This day, the opinion seems to be altered; upon mature deliberation, he has admitted that we can take by both.
This observation caused Mr. Griswold to rise in explanation. He asserted, that it was ever his opinion, and that the gentleman might take it, once for all, that he did then and now admit that the United States could take territory both by conquest and treaty, but he maintained, that by their present constitution they could not incorporate a foreign territory into the Union.
Mr. Rodney thanked the gentleman for setting him right. If then, continued he, it is acknowledged by the gentleman, that we have a right to acquire territory, and enlarge our limits, he tho' there was a code which pervaded in all nations, and which will clearly shew, not only the constitutionality, but the propriety of the second section of the bill now before the House. The law of nations operates when a right of territory is declared. It is admitted that we have a right to make war. Suppose then, an armed force had taken possession of Louisiana; would not the commander of that army have had a right to levy contributions? Might he not have said to the conquered, begone, begone; I will now make your laws, those, whom I appoint, shall supercede you and your officers?—Now suppose a peaceable possession is obtained by treaty, or by purchase, might not the purchasers exercise such powers and enact such laws as they pleased. But there is a wide difference between the United States and that territory. There is one remarkable provision, in Art. 4 Sec. 3, by which Congress has a power respecting the territory and other property belonging to the United States. It gives a full and complete power to acquire territory. Let me not be told, that this power may be abused. If we set up abuse against use, we shall never be able to legislate. An abuse of the power is not likely to happen. Gentlemen may say that they are against granting the powers given by Vol. 1 pag. 32, where Congress was considered as paramount to
alter any territory they might think proper. We have been told this day, that we shall violate the constitution by delegating all our powers to the President.—But it clearly appears under the constitution, we are permitted to acquire territory and that we have the power, under the law of nations, to pass the second section of the bill now before us, under the present circumstances. Mr. Rodney concluded, by observing, that he had no objection to alter the words of the section and insert 'by and with the consent of the Senate' and under these considerations, he should vote for it.
Mr. Elliot observed, the great talents displayed by the last speaker did not convince him.
The question was now put and a majority appeared against striking out the second section of the bill.
Mr. Dana asked if this army, to be raised for the purpose of taking possession of this territory, was intended to march out of the United States.
Mr. J. Randolph asked, whether Gen. Wayne with his army did not go out of the United States. An act authorised him to go out of the U. S.
Mr. Sanford asked, whether there was not a law passed, last session, for marching troops out of the U. States for New Orleans, he said, he was not then a member of the House, and could not correctly ascertain the fact.
Mr. Dana. No power was given to the president to march an army to New Orleans, though a vote might have passed to raise eighty thousand men; but I maintain that they could not be compelled to go out of the United States.
Mr. Sanford understood these eighty thousand men were intended to take possession of New Orleans by force.
Mr. G. Griswold. I want to know when they were voted for, to march to New Orleans. I cannot recollect such a circumstance. I was in favor of vigorous measures, but I know of no such law that passed for their going to New Orleans.
Mr. J. Randolph moved to add to the bills 'for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of Louisiana in the free enjoyment of their liberties, property and religion.' Carried without a division.
The speaker having resumed the chair. It was moved and carried, that this bill be read a third time to-morrow.
Mr. Hughes moved, at four o'clock, that this house do adjourn.
Ayes 37. Noes 31.
The house adjourned accordingly until to-morrow at 11 o'clock.
PHILADELPHIA, October 31.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the ship Cornelia, capt. Bliss, in the excellent passage of 23 day from Bristol. The latest English papers brought by capt. Bliss, are to the 23d of Sept. Their contents, are not of great magnitude.
Capt. Bliss reports that as late as the 25th Sept. no events of consequence had transpired. Spain continued to preserve her neutrality; and Portugal, as yet, was exempt from French violence. In the North of Europe affairs remained in the same indecisive situation in which they were left by our last accounts—The English nation instead of dreading the threatened invasion, began to fear that the Corsican boaster had entirely relinquished his design. To meet the military ardor of the people, it was believed, some serious descents on the coast of France were meditated by the British government. Such an enterprise would be joined by a vast number of volunteers.
The last accounts from the ports of Holland represented the preparations for the invasion of England, as nearly in a state of completion. In the Texel there were said to be ready for sea eight ships of the line, a number of frigates and 330 gun boats. At Flushing and other ports, 300 boats and several frigates. The boats are each 30 feet long, and 20 broad, capable of containing 30 men, and to carry two large carronades in the bow. The Dutch and French troops in Zealand amount to 24,000. It was said, that there were 15,000 French troops ready to embark at Dieppe; and that Buonaparte, through his aid-de-camp, had given orders for all the military preparations to be ready on the 22d of September.
Same day arrived the Ship Orion, Capt. Arnold, in 35 days from Rochelle in France. By her we have French papers to the 22d September, which are considerably taken up with appointments to the different divisions and regulations of the army of England. Among them we find the appointment of gen. Andre-

essi as chief of the camp assembled at St. Omers.
Gen. Berthier, minister of war, is appointed major general of the army of England, and Mr. Digan is appointed minister of war, pro tem.
They also mention, that the English frigates have frequently fired on the towns particularly Dieppe, St. Valery, Boulogne, and along the French coast; and that Halet Etendi, the ambassador of the Ottoman Porte, to the French court, was arrived at Strasburg, on his way to Paris.
Captain Arnold mentions that the preparations for the invasion of England were still going on with the utmost vigor, that it was computed they had already three thousand boats completed, that while they were amusing the British with their small boats, the ship yards were all employed in something of a larger cast, that in September, at Rochelle, the French had launched two ships of 120 guns each, and a third was nearly ready for launching. That all the vessels of every kind, except the fishing boats, were prevented going to sea by order of the First Consul, which, it is supposed, an intention of detaining the seamen for the use of the proposed invasion.
Capt. A. further mentions, that there was an army of 30,000 men at Bayonne, which it was said, hourly expected orders to march into Portugal; that it was well ascertained there had been a considerable disagreement between the First Consul and the Court of Spain, but at the time of sailing, it was said to be nearly, if not quite compromised between them.
ATTACK ON GRANVILLE.
Through our Portsmouth letter of yesterday we conveyed to our readers the welcome intelligence of a successful attack made by Sir James Saumarez on the town and port of Granville. The force employed on this expedition, which was invited by the preparations carrying on at that place, consisted of the Gabbus frigate (some letters say the Hydra) two sloops, and bomb vessels. Having stationed those to the best advantage, he soon silenced the batteries, and approaching nearer, bombarded the town, set fire to the shipping, and destroyed a great number of the gun-boats in the harbour. The inhabitants, in the utmost consternation, fled up the country. Sir James Saumarez, however continued the bombardment until his ammunition was nearly expended, and then returned without the loss of a single man. The commander himself was slightly wounded in the leg by a splinter. By this gallant and spirited achievement, the preparations which were made, as it is understood, for the invasion of Jersey and Guernsey, are not only destroyed, but another lesson is given to the insolent enemy on the folly of menacing this island, when on his own shores, and under his own batteries, he cannot remain protected from the vindictive impulse of British valour.
Extract of a letter dated Gibraltar; Sep. 1, 1803.
"No material incident happened on our voyage nor here until to-day, worth recital. Captain Bainbridge touched here on his way to join the Squadron, 3 days ago, and this morning to the surprise of the inhabitants came in with a Moorish ship and an American brig her prize, which she had captured off Malaga. Capt. B. fortunately fell in with her off Cape de Gat. This at once discovered to the Americans that the Emperor of Morocco is about putting his previous hostile and malevolent threats now into execution against the United States. Commodore Morris is expected here hourly with the squadron and some Tripolitan prizes. There was in the bay 3 days ago two Moorish cruizers, who affected to be looking out for Genoese, by asserting they were at war with that power.
"It is the prevailing opinion of the people here, that the United States might as well be at war with the whole powers of the Barbary States as with a petty regency. If they would send out a formidable fleet to batter their towns and destroy their cruizers which will be the only thing that will render your flag respectable, and gain a permanent peace and respect from the Savages. The Emperor of Morocco is now at Tangiers, about fifteen miles from here."
FROM A LONDON PAPER. Extract of a letter from Paris, Aug. 20.
"There prevails in this government a secret agitation, of which it is difficult to unfold the cause, and expressions of discontent escape from the lips of men who have hitherto been the most strenuous flatterers of Bonaparte, and who used
to applaud his extravagances as so many traits of genius, and his silly answers as ingenious repartees. The journey to Brussels has disgusted many. Bonaparte treated his ministers most cavalierly in the presence of the Belgians, who were astonished that a man who dealt in such a manner with his agents should be so faithfully served. Le Brun wrote a confidential letter to Cambaceres, of which the latter divulged a part, and which Bonaparte wished to see. Cambaceres refused to commit his colleague. The Corsican was furious. "I see (said he) that many things are concealed from me, and that there has been much cavilling with the senate in my absence; but were my life to be a sacrifice, I shall know how to govern with firmness." Portalis has been the pegulator on this occasion, and it is thought he will succeed.
NEW-YORK, October 27.
We are indebted to the Captain and one of the passengers of the ship Susan, in 35 days from Dublin, for Irish dates to the 22d Sept. They contain no London news of importance. The Paris dates are not so late as before received.
After a long trial, Robert Emmett, one of the principal conspirators in Ireland who it was said drew up the constitution of the government of the United Irishmen, was sentenced on the 20th of September at Dublin and executed the next day. In reporting the trial the Hibernian Journal says.
"On the clerk of the crown reading the indictment to the prisoner and informing him that a jury of his country had found him guilty, and then asking in the usual form why sentence should not be passed against him. The prisoner in a most animated speech, replete with the most elegant language, avowed his being one of the Provisional Government who issued the Proclamation; that he gloried in the cause, and that as he had already exposed his life for it, he would not shrink from expressing his sentiments, altho' with the halter nearly about his neck; that he trusted the court would allow him to express a sentiment that while he had life he would persist in, and that death alone should prevent him from acting on it. He particularly disclaimed any intention of the Provisional Government selling his country to the French, and disavowed that any treaty was entered into with them, save that of receiving a small body of troops, enough in number, in co-operation with the insurgents, to overturn the government; but insufficient to establish a French preponderancy.
"The Court heard him with a great deal of patience, and although indignation was visible in the countenance of every person in Court at this public avowal of his guilt, yet not a murmur was heard—Lord Norbury after a salutary remonstrance to the prisoner, and paying a handsome compliment to some of the respectable members of the family to which he belongs, pronounced the awful sentence of the law, in case of high treason.
The same paper, of 21st Sept. contains the following account of his execution.
Yesterday about three o'clock Robert Emmett, who had been found guilty of high treason the day before, was conveyed under a guard from Kilmainham gaol, in a carriage, accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Grant and the Rev. Mr. Gamble, in a slow solemn pace over Sarah's bridge, and from thence along Barrack street, and over the Queen's bridge to Thomas street, where a gallows had been erected. On their arrival at the fatal spot the prisoner remained about 30 minutes in the carriage with the Clergymen: he then ascended the platform with a firm composed air, uncled his neckcloth and adjusted the rope about his neck; after exclaiming in an audible voice, "I die in peace with all mankind,"—the fatal signal was given, when he was turned off,—after hanging about 30 minutes his body was cut down, when the executioner performed the remaining part of the sentence of cutting off his head.—His remains were afterwards conveyed to Newgate.
By London dates of the 26th Sep. we find that the French had made an experiment on a scale of the practicability of sending out their gun-boats. On the evening of the 14th September a flotilla of gun-boats left Boulogne, and got safe into Calais; it was supposed, that when they could get an opportunity they would proceed to Dunkirk. One London account states, that the want of moonlight prevented the British cruizers from seeing them; another ascribes it to the wind
MARTINSBURG, November 11.
An express we understand has been dispatched by government with orders to the officers of the United States on the Mississippi to take possession of Louisiana. We also learn that Mr. Pichon, the French charge de affaires, has conveyed the necessary authorities of his government, with the official order of the Spanish king under his own sign manual, for the surrender of Louisiana according to treaties. The occupation of New Orleans and the investiture of our officers, will it is presumed be the first steps: Proclamations will then be issued, and the present public functionaries, who choose to remain, will take the oaths in the name of the people of the United States. [Aurora]
A N ACT
To enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territory ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the 30th April last, and for the temporary government thereof.
Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled—That the President of the United States be, and is hereby authorised to take possession and occupy the territory ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris on the 30th day of April last between the two nations; and that he may for that purpose, and in order to maintain in the said territories the authority of the United States, employ any part of the army and navy of the U. States, and of the force authorised by an act passed the third day of March last, entitled "an act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States, and for arming certain arsenals," which he may deem necessary, and so much of the sum appropriated by the said act as may be necessary is hereby appropriated for the purpose of carrying this act into effect; to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States.
Sec. 2 And be it further enacted, That until the expiration of the present session of Congress unless provision for the temporary government of the said territories be sooner made by Congress, all the military, civil, and judicial powers, exercised by the officers of the existing government of the same, shall be vested in such person and persons, and shall be exercised in such manner as the president of the United States shall direct, for maintaining and protecting their inhabitants of Louisiana in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
October 31, 1803.
APPROVED.
TH: JEFFERSON.
War with Morocco.
Information was received the night before last by our government, that the emperor of Morocco had declared war against the United States. Captain Bainbridge of the frigate Philadelphia, came up with a frigate of 22 guns belonging to the emperor of Morocco, and sent an officer to board. He was at first refused permission to board, but upon Captain Bainbridge's threatening to give him a broadside she yielded. Captain Brown, commander of a brig from Boston, and 11 men were found in her hold. Captain Bainbridge immediately released the men, retook the brig and sent his Imperial Majesty's vessel to Gibraltar. The council was sitting yesterday, to devise ways and means to meet this new difficulty. [Wash. Fed.]
Washington City, October 27.
On Monday in the house of Representatives, Mr. R. Griswold made the following motion:
Resolved, that the president of the U. States be requested to cause to be laid before this house, a copy of the treaty between the French republic and Spain, of the first of October 1800, together with a copy of the deed of cession from Spain executed in pursuance of the same, treaty conveying Louisiana to France, (if any such deed exists); also copies of such correspondence between the government of the United States and the government or minister of Spain (if any such correspondence has taken place) as will show the assent or dissent of Spain to the purchase of Louisiana by the United States, together with copies of such other documents as may be in the department of state, or any other department of this government relating to as-
certain whether the United States have, in fact, acquired any title to the province of Louisiana by the treaties with France, of the 30th of April, 1803.
On this motion a debate ensued which continued till near 6 o'clock in the evening. Successive questions were taken on the different members of the motion, some of which were agreed to, and others disagreed to: when the final question was taken by Yeas and Nays on the whole as amended, which was lost—Yeas 37—Nays 59.
A letter from Trenton N. Jersey, dated Thursday, says, 'Gen. Bloomfield was this day chosen Governor of this state, by a majority of 18 in a joint vote of the two houses. The votes were 33 to 17.'
It is a fact, not less surprising than true that THOMAS PAINE had a vote for CHAPLAIN to the House of Representatives of the United States of America! A man, driven from his native country, first cherished and then despised by the anarchists of France—afterwards sent for by our President, now a hither in the democratic legions of our country, and at all times the most atrocious reviler of Jesus Christ, has his name in the ballots for the Preacher of the Gospel, in one of the legislative bodies of this country!!! If the voter, in his heart wished this Deist to assume the sacerdotal robe before him, he may be set down as a true disciple of Tom Paine—but on the other hand, if he meant only a philippic to our Philosophic President, it may be deemed merely a political pun. [Alexandria D. Adv.]
The two LAWYERS and COUNTRYMAN.
Two Lawyers riding out of Town, O'ertook an honest country clown, And riding up each side his mule, One cries; well Hodge—most knave or fool!
Quoth Hodge, I cannot say in troth, But think I'm just between them both.
A felon ordered for execution in Dublin, just before the lawful ceremony, slipped a half guinea into the hands of Jack Ketch, who gratefully exclaimed 'long life to your honor.'
LANDS FOR SALE.
TWO hundred acres, lying on the Elk-Lick fork of Muddy river, 8 miles from Russellsburg, Logan County, Kentucky, with an excellent never-failing spring thereon. This tract is all bottom that never overflows.
Two hundred acres lying near the Double Lick, seven miles from Russellsburg. The major part of this tract is bottom that never overflows.
Two hundred acres 8 miles from Russellsburg with 2 very good springs thereon.
Four hundred acres 5 miles from Russellsburg, lying on the Elk-Lick fork of Muddy river, including a spring or springs, known by the name of the Lick springs, there is a good grist mill within a mile of this tract.
Four hundred acres lying on the dry fork of Eddy Creek, Livingston County, 8 miles from Eddyville, a very flourishing town.
Ten other Tracts, four of 400 and six of 200 acres each, lying on the Elk fork of Red river, Logan County, eight miles from Russellsburg.
For each of those tracts of Land I will give a general warrantee. I will dispose of the whole, or part, of the above described Land, very low for cash or good likely young Negroes that are willing to go to Kentucky with me.
THOMAS V. SWEARINGEN. Near Shepherd's-Town, November 11, 1803.
I have also for sale, one very good Carriage HORSE, and two or three very good Riding HORSES.
TO BE RENTED.
And possession given immediately. A DWELLING HOUSE and three half acre LOTS, situate in Darksville (Bucklestown) lately occupied by Samuel Gardner as a Tavern, for which it is well calculated, and being on the main road leading from Winchester, Martinsburg, &c. is a good stand for travellers. The house is convenient and tolerably commodious, having three rooms on the lower and three on the upper floor, with Stables, Kitchen, and other necessary buildings.
JOHN GRAY, Guardian for the heirs of Joseph Limon, deceased. November 11, 1803.

LINES, ADAPTED TO THE AIR OF "As pensive I thought of my Love."  As twilight grew pale in the west, I pensively watch'd its decline; I thought on the friend I love best, And wish'd that his virtues were mine. Whilst fancy delighted to dwell, On scenes that to memory were dear; I knew not alas! that they fell, Till I felt on my bosom a tear.  A dusky shade stole o'er the scene, The landscape was hid from my view, Its vernal and beautiful green, Was wrapt in dim evening's hue. The moon her faint crescent display'd, Yet visible scarce to the eye; It seem'd to my fancy it said, "So brief are thy moments of joy."  And few are the joys I require, And few are the wishes that rise; Yet loath I do fondly desire, The respect of the good and the wise; Oh! grant me, kind Heaven, but this, I would not to many be known; And to fill up my measure of bliss, I ask the esteem of but one.
A General Assortment of HUGHES'  BAR-IRON, For sale at the Subscriber's, WARRANTED TO BE GOOD. Price six dollars a hundred, gross weight. Those who may wish to purchase this article, either by the large or small parcel, will be able to supply themselves on as good terms as if they went to the Iron-Works. P. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, August 12, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying, that so much of the Counties of Hampshire and Berkeley as are included in the following bounds, to wit: "Beginning at the mouth of Cherry's Run, at the river of Potomack, in the county of Berkeley, thence up the said Run to the head thereof, thence due West to the top of Sleepy Creek Mountain, thence with the top of that Mountain to the line that divides the said County of Berkeley from the County of Frederick, thence with that line to the Hampshire line, with the division between Frederick and Hampshire to the road leading from Winchester to Old Town, up that road to Little Capen River, with that river to the Potomack, and down that river to the beginning," may be formed into a separate County, and that the Public Buildings for the same, be erected in the Town of Bath. September 23, 1803.
A VALUABLE TRACT of LAND For Sale. THE above Tract of Land is universally known by the name of the White House Tavern; it contains 177 acres, equal in soil to any in these parts; as to public business, there is none superior. Further description need not be given, as it's so well known, except any person living at a distance may incline to purchase, in which case it may be necessary to add, that it is within 16 miles of Winchester, 6 of Charles Town, on the main road leading from the Northern to the Western Territories. Terms will be made known by the proprietor living on the land. ANDREW MCCORMICK. August 12, 1803. [3m.]
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, situate at the Bridge on Opeckon Creek, about two miles from Martinsburg, Berkeley County, containing 373 acres, more than two hundred acres of which are cleared, is good arable Land, and the rest in timber, about 70 acres of good bottom Land, all of which can easily be converted into Meadow. As it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing the property, it is not thought necessary to descend to particulars. Mr. Joseph Evans, jur. my agent in this business, is authorised to contract with any person inclining to purchase and the premises may be seen on application to Mr. Philip Conine who at present occupies them. DANIEL VANMETRE. September 2, 1803. [3m.]
PRINTING, In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
Meminger & Cooper Have removed their Store from the house next to the Globe Inn, to the old stand formerly occupied by P. Nadenbousch, & Co. at which place they now offer for sale, in addition to their former stock, a number of  FRESH FALL GOODS. They will not assert that their Goods are extraordinarily cheap, but hope those who favour them with their custom, will be inclined to continue. GRUBB'S  BAR-IRON. At six dollars for 112 lbs. to be had of them, and a general assortment of FINE-GROVE CASTINGS. WHEAT, RYE, CORN, OATS, FLAX-SEED, and clean LINEN and COTTON RAGS, bought, or taken in payment for Goods. Martinsburg, October 14, 1803.
Valuable PROPERTY for sale. TO be sold or rented, the Plantation whereon I now live, containing 267 acres, a part of which is sown down with wheat and rye. There are several springs in convenient situations, two of which are strongly impregnated with sulphur. On this place are a good Apple Orchard, and about 12 acres of Timothy Meadow, and more can be made. Two convenient dwelling houses, one of them two stories high, the other one and an half. Also a new Merchant Mill, and Saw Mill, working under a 19 feet fall on Sleepy Creek, with two overshot water wheels; the Grist Mill has one pair of French Burrs, and one pair of Alleghany stones, 4 1-2 feet diameter. The stream on which the Mill stands is navigable. Timber is floated down to the Mill, from the upper country, and plank, &c. can be rafted from the Mill down to the river Potomack. This property is situate 6 miles from the Potomack river, and 4 miles from Bath, Berkeley County, Virginia. The terms, &c. may be known by applying to the subscriber. FREDERICK SNYDER. April 29, 1803.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Tuesday the 30th day of August, 1803. BRICE M'GEHEE. vs. BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, Sen'r. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his Counsel, and the Sheriff having returned that the Defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, and having failed to appear and answer the bill according to law and the rules of the court, it is ordered that he do appear here to the bill aforesaid on the second day of the next November Term, and that a copy of this order be printed in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and that a another copy be posted up at the door of this Court House for two months successively. Copy. Teste, JOHN CONNELL, c. s. c.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Tuesday the 30th day of August, 1803. Jonas Sealy. vs.
John Quick, Tunas Quick, John Ritchie and Jamima his wife, Edward King and Mary his wife, John Dewit and Catherine his wife, Adam Hank and Rebecca his wife, Francis Magee and Hannah his wife, Elijah Rittenhouse and Sarah his wife, which said John, Tunis, Jamima, Mary, Catherine, Rebecca, Hannah and Sarah, are heirs at law of Cornelius Quick, dec. IN CHANCERY.
ON motion of the Complainant by his Attorney, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants John Quick, Tunis Quick, John Ritchie and Jamima his wife, Edward King and Mary his wife, John Dewit and Catherine his wife, Adam Hank and Rebecca his wife, Francis Magee and Hannah his wife, are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here in this Court, on the second day of next November Term, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be published for two months successively in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and likewise be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County. Copy. Teste, JOHN CONNELL, c. s. c.
THIS day is dissolved by mutual consent, the Partnership of John Kearsley & James S. Lane, lately trading under the firm of James S. Lane, & Co. All persons indebted to them are requested to come forward immediately and pay their respective balances to James S. Lane, who is fully authorised to receive all debts due to the concern. JOHN KEARSLEY, JAMES S. LANE. Shepherd's Town, October 1, 1803.
THE business in future will be carried on in the same house, by James & John Lane, who respectfully beg leave to inform the public, and in particular the friends and former customers of James S. Lane, & Co. that they now have a pretty general assortment of  GOODS, Together with Soar and Upper LEATHER, CASTINGS, (among which are ten plate Stoves) BAR-IRON—Home-made LINEN, FLAX, and a large number of excellent Home-made Twill'd BAGS. They expect in a few days to receive their supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, and solicit the continuation of the public's custom, assuring them, at the same time, that it shall always be their greatest ambition to serve their friends and customers on the best possible terms. As trial, they are persuaded, will fully evince the truth of their assertions. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's Town, October 14, 1803.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Friday the 3d day of September, 1803. Philip Doddridge. vs.
Mary Murphy and Elizabeth Murphy, heirs at law of Cornelius Murphy, deceased. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the second day of next November Term, to answer the Complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County. Copy. Teste, JOHN CONNELL, c. s. c.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, as Apprentices to the Joiner and Cabinet Making business, one or two young LADS, of good moral conduct, from fifteen to seventeen years of age; to such there will be good encouragement given, by applying to the subscriber, living at Bath Berkeley County, he hopes that from his knowledge and attention to business, he will give satisfaction to the parents of such as may trust him with the instruction and charge of their children. JOHN LEYBURN. October 14, 1803. [6w.]
JUST RECEIVED, A Large and General Assortment of  FALL and WINTER GOODS, Suitable for the present and approaching seasons, which I am determined to sell at the most reduced prices for Cash or Country Produce. Wanted to purchase a quantity of good clean
FLAX-SEED, For which the highest price will be given in CASH. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, October 7, 1803.
THE subscriber will dispose of the LEASE of the Property at present occupied by him, situate on the main road leading to George Town, Alexandria and Washington City, half way between Alexandria and Leesburg and 15 miles from George Town, well known by the name of the Half way House or Long Glade. This Property consists of about 160 acres of cleared Land, with a considerable quantity of excellent Meadow; a commodious Dwelling House, Stables and other necessary Out Houses, the whole well adapted for a Public House, and is in point of situation equal to any in the State. The Lease is for three years from January next, at which time possession may be had, or sooner if terms can be agreed on. ZEBULON WARNER. October 28, 1803.
Fall Goods. THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public in general, that they have just received and finished opening a large and extensive assortment of  FALL and WINTER GOODS. Selected by one of the firm from the latest importations from Europe, which, in addition to their former Stock, makes their Assortment more complete than ever, the same they are determined to sell at a more reduced price than usual for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE. As a dissolution of their Co-partnership will in a few months take place, a very moderate profit will be taken, that they may be enabled to sell off their Stock; those who may want any article in their line, will find it considerably to their interest by giving them a call. They return their sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, for their generous support since their commencement in business, and assure them they will do all in their power to merit a continuance of their favours. N. B. Those who are indebted to us for goods a long time standing, must not think hard of it if the sheriff should call on them for payment, as every indulgence has been given that could be asked for. The highest price given in CASH, for merchantable WHEAT, RYE, CORN or FLAX-SEED, and an allowance made if merchandise is taken in exchange. P. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, October 28, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly of the State of Virginia, praying, that so much of the Counties of Berkeley, Hampshire and Frederick, as are included in the following bounds, to wit: "Beginning at Cherry's Run, from thence up Potomack River to the mouth of Little Capen, thence up Little Capen to John Copales, thence with a straight line to the Romney road leading from thence to Winchester, six miles from Francis White's, thence down the Romney road to Lockhart's Tavern, thence with a straight line to Sleepy Creek Mountain called Third Hill, from thence to the beginning," May be formed into a separate County, and that the seat of justice be as near the centre thereof as the convenience of the land will admit. September 30, 1803.
FOR SALE,  Fall Goods OF ALL SORTS, Just arrived from London and Liverpool. Also from Russia. Bar-Iron assorted, Clean Hemp, of the first quality, Sail Duck, Ravens Duck, Sheetings, both white and brown, Broad and narrow Diaper, Drilling, &c. &c. &c. R. T. HOOD, & Co. Alexandria, October 28, 1803.
FOUR CENTS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber some time in April last, an indented servant boy named Robert Melody, aged 20 years last March, and was bound to me by the Overseers of the Poor, agreeably to an order of the Court of Berkeley County, made in December 1793. The above reward will be given, but no thanks, for apprehending and returning said runaway. ALEXANDER MILLER. Berkeley County, October 28, 1803.
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