Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-11-01 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 24 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, November 1, 1805.
[Whole No. 336.]
VALUABLE Real Property
FOR SALE. by the heirs of Michael M c Keirnan, dec'd. Part of the real estate of said M c Keirnan in the State of Maryland, viz.
A VALUABLE Plantation of rich Lime-stone Land, on the waters of Conococheague, containing about 273 acres. This Land is of the first rate quality, with a number of never-failing Springs of water, a large proportion of good Meadow, with a House, Still House, Barn, &c. also, a number of Fruit trees, and a never failing stream of water running thro' the place; within sight of a Lutheran Church and in the heart of a German settlement. This property is about 9 miles from Hagerstown and 3 from Potomak river, and has a number of merchant mills near it.
Also for sale, in the town of Hancock, on the river Potomak, one House and Lot, well situated for a store or any kind of public business.
In the State of Virginia. One Plantation, on which is erected the noted stand called the Half-Way House. This Tract contains 266 acres of Land, the whole of which is tillable, and a great proportion cleared; this Land is particularly adapted to small grain. Its situation makes it more valuable than perhaps many stands in the county, being central between Martinsburg and Bath; it abounds with fine Springs, a good Orchard of choice Fruit; the House is large and well calculated for the reception of travellers, a Stable, and an out house for the family separate from the tavern.
Also, 400 acres of Land, within 2 miles of the town of Bath, 20 of which are cleared and under good fence; this Land is of good quality; on the Land is a House and Stable, with good Water and some Meadow.
Also, a small Farm on Sleepy Creek, about 3 miles from Bath; this place is in good order, with a convenient House and Barn, and Meadow well watered, and a good Orchard.
Also, in the town of Bath, that noted stand known by the name of the Coffee House, adjoining the Bath square; this House is the largest and most convenient for the reception of visitors at Bath, having upwards of 20 lodging rooms, a large ball-room, a dining room, dressing rooms, bar room, and a fine Kitchen.
Also, a Lot on which is erected a large Stable, sufficient to contain 40 horses, near the Coffee House, and a small Dwelling House.
Also, a Lot adjoining the Coffee House, on which is erected a two-story log House weatherboarded and painted, with Store Room, Kitchen and Stable.
It is unnecessary to be more particular, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase, will first view the premises. By paying a reasonable proportion of the purchase money down, the balance will be taken in easy payments. For further particulars inquire of Laurence M c Keirnan, who resides on the first described place in Maryland, to Timothy Monahan in Hagerstown, Ignatius O'Ferrall, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, Virginia, or Andrew Goulding, on Potomak river, 3 miles above Bath.
October 25, 1805.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away from the Subscriber at Bath, on the 27th of August last, a dark bay HORSE, 4 years old last spring, between 14 and 15 hands high, his two fore feet white and one of his hind feet, he is high over the shoulders, and was in bad order when he strayed; it is said he was raised near Hedge's Chapple and swapped to one Andrew Laurence, who brought him to this place, he was heard of between Back Creek and the Chapple on the Martinsburg road. Whoever shall take up said horse and return him to me, or send word so that I may get him, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by
ROBERT GUSTIN.
October 25, 1805.
Fall Goods.
THE subscriber has just received and finished opening a supply of Fresh Fall Goods and Groceries, which in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment complete, all which he begs leave to offer his friends and the public in general, uncommonly cheap for cash, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, October 25, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Friday the 1st day of November next, at the subscriber's plantation three miles from Martinsburg on the road leading to Shepherd's Town, Horses and Colts, an excellent Milch Cow, two Watches, Household Furniture and a number of other articles. Nine months credit will be given on giving bond with approved security.
ABRAHAM MARLATT. October 25, 1805.
FOR SALE.
ON Monday the 4th day of November next, if fair, if not the next fair Day; upwards of two hundred barrels of Indian CORN, Sixty Bushels of old Wheat, and three Hogsheads of Tobacco, on a Farm that I rented to captain George Eskridge last year and on which he now lives, within two miles of Bath. Also the said Farm, which contains 176 and 3-4 acres of land, the excellency of which is so well known, as to render a description of it useless here. A considerable time of credit will be given upon part payment of the Land, and also upon the Corn, Wheat and Tobacco, if purchased by one person. Satisfactory security will be required.
R. T. HOOE. Alexandria, October 14, 1805.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY Negro Girl,
about 25 years of age, who is a good House servant and a good Spinner. SMITH SLAUGHTER. October 25, 1805.
To hire for the ensuing year, two NEGRO MEN, that have been bred to neat Farming; Also two NEGRO WOMEN, that have been accustomed to in-doors and out-work. For terms apply to the subscriber living near Martinsburg.
J. DUGAN. October 25, 1805.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me by Michael M c Keirnan, for the purpose of indemnifying Peter Lawson as security for said M c Keirnan to A. Lynch, will be sold on the premises, on Friday the 15th day of November next, the following LOTS of GROUND, adjoining the south end of Martinsburg, and on the east side of the Winchester new road. Lot No. 1 of sixteen and a half acres, No. 2 of six acres and twenty-five poles, No. 3 of five acres and three fourths, and No. 6 of one acre and one third, also on the west side of said road, No. 8 of eight acres. A credit of three months will be allowed for one half of the purchase money, and nine months for the balance, on giving bond with approved security.
M. RANSONE. October 18, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Angus M c Donald, dec'd, in any manner whatever, are requested to come forward immediately and discharge what may be due; and those who have claims against said estate, are desired to exhibit them, properly attested, for settlement.
DANIEL FETTER, Adm'r. Hampshire County, October 9, 1805.
Fresh Goods.
THE subscriber has just received his supply of FALL & WINTER GOODS, which, having been selected from the latest importations with great care, and purchased at reduced prices, he can recommend to the attention of all who wish to buy Goods on reasonable terms.
Among his Groceries he has received a large quantity of COFFEE, of the first quality, which he can venture to say is better than any sold in Martinsburg for a number of years.
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, October 18, 1805.
Fresh Fall and Winter GOODS.
THE subscriber, having selected the whole of his Fall and Winter Assortment from the present importations, begs leave to offer and recommend them at the most reduced cash prices to his customers; If such selections, at reduced prices, are sufficient recommendations, he flatters himself he may be entitled to a share of public patronage.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, October 18, 1805.
N. B. A very general assortment of GROCERIES, Crowley and Blistered STEEL, on hand as usual. J. E.
WILL be sold on Friday the 8th day of November next, at the dwelling house of the subscriber on Middle-Creek, near Darkesville, Horses, Cows, Hogs, and a quantity of Hay, Corn, and Fodder, a Waggon and Gear, also, a quantity of Household Furniture, consisting of several Feather Beds, Deaks, Tables, Chairs, &c. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock; a long credit will be given, and the terms made known on the day of sale.
P. LAWSON. October 18, 1805.
Jefferson, ss.
August Court, 1805.
James Miller and Mary his wife, late Mary Rumsey, Comp'ts against Leonard Robinson and John Morrow, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Leonard Robinson, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste. GEORGE HITE, C. J. C.
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 Potomak, 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 Capeton River, with that river to the Potomak, 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 20, 1805.
NOTICE TO FARMERS.
THE subscriber having leased for a term of years Mrs. Hunter's Mill in sight of Martinsburg, takes this method of informing the farmers especially and the public in general, that it is now in complete order, and he flatters himself from the quality of the burrs and cloths, and the advantages of a never-failing stream of water, and a good Miller which he has procured, he will be able to manufacture Flour equal to any mill in the county, either as to quantity, quality, or dispatch. He will at all times give the highest price for Wheat, Rye or Corn, to those who wish to sell. To those who prefer grinding, he will deliver twenty-one Barrels of superfine Flour for every hundred bushels of good clean, merchantable Wheat, and in the same ratio for any quantity over that, and stand the inspection either at Baltimore or Alexandria. The necessary vouchers from under the inspector's hand will be required in every case where Flour is reduced.
JOHN ROBERTS.
October 18, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on the plantation whereon Jacob Comegys, late of Berkeley County, dec'd, lived, on the 11th day of November next, 6 miles from Shepherd's Town and 6 from Martinsburg, the whole estate of the said deceased, consisting of several valuable Negroes, men women and children, a large stock of Horses, a number of Cattle, a Yoke of Oxen, Sheep, and fat Hogs, two road Waggon and a Cart, Farming Utensils of every description, a set of Surveyor's Instruments, Household and Kitchen Furniture, a large quantity of Corn in the heap, about 100 acres of Grain in the ground, and a number of other articles too numerous to particularize. Nine months credit will be given on all sums above 8 dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale to begin at 9 o'clock, and continue from day to day until the whole is sold. Due attendance will be given by
WILLIAM COMEGYS, } Adm's. BENJAMIN COMEGYS, } October 18, 1805.
N. B. We request all persons having any just claims against said estate, to bring them forward properly authenticated for settlement, and we will discharge them. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to pay what may be due as soon as possible.
WILLIAM COMEGYS, } Adm's. BENJAMIN COMEGYS, }
AT PRIVATE SALE.
May be had of the subscriber a very great bargain, in Martinsburg, Virginia, the following Property.
ONE large Stone HOUSE, forty-three and a half feet by thirty; one Frame HOUSE, thirty by fourteen feet; one other HOUSE, fifteen by twelve feet; a stone Milk House; two large Stables, each will hold two rows of horses and a large quantity of hay; and a number of other Buildings. These Buildings stand together on a Lot on which is an excellent Well of water which supplies from 40 to 50 families, who pay two dollars each family for water yearly, and the waste water abundantly supplies the milk house. The terms of pay are 500 dollars in hand, in which a good riding horse will be taken, and 500 a year for the balance. The houses are under rent which the purchaser will receive from the first payment. The situation and convenience of these houses, and the advantage of the well of water, will make them rent for more than double the rent of any other property of the same price in this town. The houses and one of the stables are insured against fire, the premiums paid and policies ready to be assigned with the property. Application may be made by any wishing to purchase to the subscriber on the premises.
ROBERT WILCOX.
August 30, 1805. [17]
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.

LATE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, Aug. 23.
The general opinion is, that the next Hamburg mail will bring an account of the war having commenced in Italy between Austria and France, in which case Russia has promised to send levies, to arrest the progress of Bonaparte in his career to obtain universal empire. We trust the war will be carried on with vigour, and not be that sort of sluggish warfare that exhausts our resources without scarcely any perceptible progress towards its termination. If Russia and Austria, by one bold and energetic attack, should turn the scale of battle in their favour, it must have an electric effect on the other powers of the continent, and arouse them from that shameful apathy which submits patiently to slavery, insults and pillage; Hanover, Holland and Switzerland, bent under the galling yoke of France, and will, when opportunity occurs join in a general confederacy to punish the author of their wrongs and drive France within her natural limits. Such may be the effects of a grand and manly co-operation, without which we fear it will be difficult to make any serious impressions on France, prepared as she is in every quarter for hostilities.
Since a continental war has been looked upon as inevitable, rumour of an immediate invasion of these countries has abated. Bonaparte is fully aware of the hazard of the enterprise, and a defeat in the present instance, in any quarter, might be the means of rousing the energies of the continent, and of affecting his downfall. In Holland and on the coast of France the invasion is looked upon as a forlorn hope. He knows such to be the opinion of his Generals, and when he reflects on the storm which is gathering over him on the continent, he will scarcely make an attempt where the odds are so much against him, and the failure of which is so likely to lead to the ruin of his affairs, and to his own personal destruction.
September 6.
The fleet off Cadiz is at present under the command of Admiral Collingwood, who though a captain of the same year with Sir Robert Calder, is senior to him by a few weeks. His command however is but temporary, as Lord Nelson is to take the command of that station, and in the Mediterranean. If the chances against the enemy coming out are considerable at present, they will be quite desperate, when they are apprised that their custody has been assigned over to that great commander.
Three Hamburg mails arrived last night. The complexion of the intelligence which they bring, is similar to what we have been receiving for a week or two past from the continent. Every where the Russian and Austrian troops are in motion, and every movement indicates approaching hostilities. They do not, however, confirm the statement brought by the Gottemburgh mail, of an action having taken place between the Russian and Prussian troops.
It will be a little time yet before the intentions of the great powers will be developed completely by their movements. But the period cannot be distant.
The Turkish Empire seems so much convulsed in every part, that it would be so way surprising, should it not survive the war in which the continent is about to be engaged.
RAVANNAH, September 30.
Flour is now so great a drug, that the bakers laugh at you when it is offered to them; it is absolutely without price. I expect it will be down to 7 or 8 dollars. I suppose in addition to the quantity here on the 5th instant—say 37000 barrels, there has arrived at least 13000 barrels. The duty is 5 dollars.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
PHILADELPHIA, October 19.
Health Office, October 19.
The board of Health recommend to their absent fellow citizens, to have their houses opened, aired and cleansed a few days previous to their return, especially those in the district of Southwark, after which from present appearances they may return with perfect safety.
October 31.
The board of health have discontinued reporting for the present season.
CHARLESTON, October 14.
A French privateer schooner has been cruizing off the bar for two days past;
she brought to all the outward bound vessels yesterday.
ALEXANDRIA, October 23.
By an arrival at New-York, we have received New Orleans papers to the 23d ult. They contain nothing important. The Viper, British privateer, was cruising off the Balize, and boarding every vessel going in or coming out. On the 18th September, the marquis de Casso Calvo, issued circulars to all the Spanish officers in the territory, requiring them to repair without delay to Pensacola, to join their respective regiments.—The north eastern mail for Fort Stoddert and N. Orleans, was robbed near Tuckabatch towns (Creek nation) and the rider shot. The portmanteau was afterwards found, cut up, and most of the letters and packages pillaged.
BOSTON, October 18.
FROM FRANCE. —The ship Morning Star, captain Hopkins, arrived at this port yesterday, in 34 days from Bourdeaux. A continental war was considered inevitable. It was reported that the troops were ordered from the coasts to the frontiers of France—and that the military establishment was to be augmented with sixty thousand conscripts.
We have been favoured with Paris papers to the 1st September, and Bourdeaux papers to September 3, received by captain Hopkins. They mention the continuation of the warlike preparations of Russia & Austria; but state that the emperor has offered to consent to the mediation of a great power, probably Prussia, for the continuation of peace. In the event of a war the neutrality of Denmark is calculated on. The Swedish minister has contradicted the report of the sale of Pomerania to Russia. Bonaparte was on the coast at the date of the last papers. The French Gazettes are full of accounts of the celebration of his birth-day, throughout France, Italy and Holland.
We yesterday conversed with Mr. Rowe, one of our hardy seamen lately returned from the Mediterranean scenes of warfare. He went out in the Constitution, with commodore Preble; and returned in the President, lately arrived at Washington. He was in the attack made by General Eaton, upon Derne. He states the particulars of that affair, and the subsequent victory over the bashaw's troops, on the 6th June, as have before been detailed. He says the general and the ex-bashaw, discovered traits of genuine bravery, coolness and intelligence. General Eaton had determined to pursue his march towards Tripoli, on the 11th June; but on the 10th, he received information by the Constellation, of 36 guns, capt. Campbell, of the conclusion of peace: and the order to cease all operations against Tripoli. He was on the quarter deck of the Hornet, when he received the intelligence. He appeared astonished, and striking his hand on his thigh exclaimed, "My God! What shall I do with the poor fellows who have followed my fortune through the desert?"—In this situation he stood some minutes, "unconscious of the tear which trickled down his cheek." The ex-bashaw, and a few Greek officers embarked on board the squadron, which was out of sight of land next day. General Eaton, he says, was almost adored by the natives; and was in high repute for his enterprize and bravery, with all the American seamen; and most of the officers. But a coolness subsisted between him, the commodore Rodgers, and Mr. Lear. At Syracuse, Mr. Eaton told them, in the hearing of our informant—"It is your turn now; but it will be mine when I arrive in the United States." The navy consider him as having been ill-supported; and that had he only been allowed the money he asked (60,000 dollars) he would have added a brilliant page to the history of the present administration. Mr. Rowe frequently saw the ex-bashaw after his arrival at Syracuse; and describes him as an amiable, princely person; of correct habits; but of melancholy cast of mind.
Altho' possessed of the means not only to exact justice from the belligerent powers, but to command their forbearance and respect, the United States, owing to the imbecility of their administration, have become both the prey and the contempt of every nation.
What! a commerce which employs seventy thousand of the best seamen in the world, and on which fifty thousand more might be immediately draughted, and in every way qualified, to maintain the honor of our flag and the rights of our citizens; with a capital which neither needs nor solicits the aid of foreign credit; with skill, enterprize, and industry, exceeding any other people; and an agriculture to nourish all the wants of commerce; and with every raw material to supply our manufactures—with the best harbours, and the most extensive seacoast of any nation within the temperate zone; with a population and resources exceeding most of the individual European States, and which, within a century, will equal the whole of them—with intelligence to appreciate, and intrepidity to assert our rights, and to maintain the advantage which nature has conferred upon our country; we have suffered all these blessings to be abused by the ignorance, prejudice and pusillanimity of the most incompetent cabinet that was ever called to administer the government of a free people.
Yielding our belief to the whinings of hypocrisy, and the sophisticated reasonings of self interested men we have confided the sceptre of the nation, the sword of her defence, to weak and trembling hands. We have prostrated the national dignity at the foot of an idol, and we have surrendered the rights of her commercial and sea-faring citizens to the prejudices of a visionary and bigoted theorist.
We have placed at the head of our affairs a man, whom his best friends declare to be destitute of the requisites most essential in the present age of the world, to a chief magistrate—military firmness and military skill—and the consequences of such a choice have at length involved us in all the sufferings of war, without a possibility of retribution, other than may be derived from the resentment of individuals, goaded into personal hostility by the robbery and insult of foreign freebooters: Unless, indeed, the restraints which are now imposed not only on our commerce, but on the rights of sovereignty, should rouse the nation to such a style of remonstrance as will leave no alternative but resistance or abdication. In the latter event, and we believe it is now the wish of a majority of the people, the government would devolve on an officer, whose character pledges him at least to a spirited exercise of his trust.
Encouraged by our tame endurance of her smaller piracies upon our commerce, the government of Great-Britain has assumed a ground of aggression which outrages every other outrage, and reduces all our mercantile concerns to a slavish dependance on her will and pleasure. [Political Register.]
The following extract of a letter from one of the first mercantile houses in Europe, is dated London, August 29, and will be read with attention by our mercantile friends.
"We have been in hopes of being able to give our friends in America, some explanation of the grounds of the detention of American vessels, bound to the ports of the Continent, that they may govern themselves accordingly. In speculating on what has yet transpired we should be as likely to mislead as assist them, and we shall therefore principally confine ourselves to a statement of facts.
"Our courts maintain the principle that a neutral may not trade directly between the colonies and mother country of our enemies, and as a necessary consequence of that principle it has been decided that merely stopping at their own ports to change the ships papers and afterwards to proceed to Europe is equally as illegal as a direct voyage; the landing the cargo and paying the duties were considered by our Court of Admiralty as terminating the first voyage, but this doctrine has been reversed by a decision of a higher Court, and a new principle is thereby introduced of tracing a continuity of the voyage.
The former plain and intelligible line being abandoned it is difficult to say where the new one can be drawn, and almost every American cargo coming to Europe, being more or less exposed by this uncertainty has induced our cruisers to bring them in, and not as has been erroneously supposed by any general order for the purpose—some of the vessels are already released, others are still detained, but from the distinction made no inference of any general principle can yet be drawn; but as we understand the whole of this very interesting question is now under discussion with your Minister, at our Court, we hope a short time will clear all doubts so as to enable the American merchants to proceed on certain grounds—and we hope before this reaches you there may be information in America of the settlement of this unpleasant business and which we are the most induced to expect as we are well assured the late measures have not arisen from any disposition in any degree hostile to America."
New-York, October 23.
VERY IMPORTANT.
"We hasten to communicate to you the following important intelligence, received this morning from Messrs. Hammond and Holmes, passengers in the Susan and Sarah, arrived at New-York from Bordeaux, which place they left the 11th September."
"One hundred and fifty thousand Russians were positively on their march for Italy. All the troops in the south of France were marched to meet them. A body of French troops had taken Venice and Naples. The "army of England" had left Boulogne in three divisions; one of the divisions passed thro' Lisle on the 3d September for the Frontiers. Austria has not yet openly declared what part she will act in the contest; but she has three hundred thousand men ready for service, and sixty million of florins in the treasury. There was no doubt in France of a combination having been formed between Russia, Austria and Sweden, and the Porte, and that they would all immediately act against France. Prussia has not decided. Bonaparte was at Paris."
The Paris papers state that admiral Villeneuve's fleet, during its cruise, captured sail of British vessels. Those included the small fleet from Antigua, mentioned some time since to have been taken and afterwards burnt. Of the 21, were the Cayenne sloop of war, capt. Codaga, of 18 guns, five privateers or armed ships and a lugger—They also recaptured a Spanish galloon from Lima, with a rich cargo.
The New-Orleans Gazette of the 14th Sept. says, "We can state from a source that may be relied on, that an army of 5000 men are on its march from Mexico, to strengthen the Spanish frontier on Louisiana. We cannot but think it would be advisable for our government to throw a few thousand troops into this country. Even though we should remain at peace, it would be well to shew a state of preparation for war."
VIEW OF SPAIN.
An article in a Cork paper received in London, communicates the following intelligence. It states, "that at this moment the Spanish monarchy shakes to its foundation. The series of circumstances which immediately roused all those symptoms indicative of the approaching decadence of this ancient monarchy, we cannot now develop for several reasons; but we can aver that the utmost consternation prevails in the palace of Madrid, as well as in the Cabinet and Councils of the state. The arrogance and tyranny of the Prince of Peace has roused the indignation of the higher orders, as well as some of the most ancient and public institutions, acknowledged by the laws of Spain. He has had the temerity to interfere with the public justice of the country, by prevailing upon the king to suspend the functions of the supreme council of Castile, that he had confirmed an appeal from a provincial tribunal, adverse in its effects to one of his favorites, who was a party in the cause. The council have addressed the king in terms becoming the ancient Spanish character; they have admonished him of the consequences of such an untoward mediation; they have reminded him in bold and manly language, of the dependency of his predecessors upon the laws of Spain, and upon the determination of the Supreme Council of Castile in former times; and they have suggested the temerity of putting a favorite above the laws, and intimated the probable consequence in times so especially marked by such vicissitudes in human authority." "The Court is in dismay," says our correspondent—"but sullen and distrustful—their measures are obstinate in some respects and wavering with others.
The Prince of Peace sweates vengeance—and the supreme council of Castile avows resistance, and seems to be the popular party. The provinces are in disorder; and the large cities are turbulent. Bonaparte has offered the king a large army to crush the spirit of rebellion, as it is called, and if the impotency of the court accept the offer—Spain will be engulfed in his obvious project of extending the French empire."
From the Baltimore American of Oct. 26.
Capt. Manning of the John & Joseph, arrived last evening from Amsterdam, via Portsmouth, Eng. politely favored the editor with London papers to the 6th and the Portsmouth and Chichester Advertiser of the 9th September.
The rumor of invasion had subsided, and the troops encamped at Boulogne had

Marched towards the interior. Russia and Austria continued making great war-like preparations, but nothing decisive has been received as to the measures they mean to adopt. The combined fleets were at Cadiz the 23d August—Adm. Calder, it was expected, would arrive off that port by the 25th or 26th and join Adm. Collingwood, and effect a blockade of the French and Spanish fleets should they not put to sea before that period. The London Jamaica fleet had nearly all arrived in the Downs.
MARTINSBURG, November 1.
A letter from New Orleans, dated Sept. 1, says;
The topic of conversation at present is the arrest of a white Frenchman, now lodged in jail, (I understand from Martinico) who was attempting to effect an insurrection of the free people of colour and slaves—His plan had so far progressed that, ten days from the time of his detection, they were to commence their operations by firing the city of New Orleans at different points, which was to be the signal for a general massacre of the whites; "not even to spare the babes at the breast," was the order of their inhuman leader. Proclamations were prepared offering freedom to the negroes; and it is understood there are emissaries on the coast and at Natchez, that had their parts assigned in this sanguinary plot. Happily information was lodged with the Mayor of their intention in time to avert, for the present, the dreadful calamity."
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
That Thomas McKean will be re-elected by a handsome majority, is now past a doubt, and it is equally certain that a large majority of Constitutionalists are elected to the next legislature. There is indeed abundant cause for adoring that Divine Providence which has snatched us from the brink of ruin, and brought us back to peace and safety. The machinations of the wicked have been defeated, and their wisdom has been turned into foolishness. Never have the people of this country been threatened with so great a danger, as that from which they have just escaped. [Freeman's Journal.]
This election, said the Aurora of Wednesday will be a proud one for the people. Our estimate of 1100 majority for Snyder in the city and county will be rather under than over the fact.—It turns out that the majority is only 207; but it happens, unluckily, to be for M c Kean instead of Snyder. How goes the story to day! Why, says the Aurora, "The republicans of this district have cause to lament that their justifiable expectations of a triumph in this district for the cause of the people and the principles of virtue, is readily acknowledged."
This sentence is rather incomplete. It seems a little blurred, and I suppose the writer was so too. It is still very intelligible. It contains, as my lord Coke says of Littleton's et ceteras , "much interesting learning" upon the subject of bank-directorships stationery contracts, and various other important topics upon which one republican at least will have cause for lamentation.—How are the mighty fallen!—Our representatives from the city, says the Aurora, are Messrs. Hemphill, Herbert, Sansom, and Sergeant, federalists ; and Samuel Carver, an opposite republican .—Strange times indeed! and abundant cause for republicans to lament their justifiable expectations of a triumph in this district for the cause of the people and the principles of virtue. [U. S. Gaz.]
From the United States' Gazette.
The Aurora of the 14th inst. has copied the following paragraph from the American Citizen and subjoined one of his own from which we infer that the numerous libels, with which that print has for some months seemed against Gov. McKean, Mr. Dallas, and various other persons who opposed a revolution of the state, are not to pass unpunished.
Yesterday the Editor of the Citizen was favoured with a supreme court writ, on a "little bit of parchment just as big" from his excellency's recorder. This is the third from that second Mansfield.
And until now I had forgot to state that some fourteen or sixteen days ago, I was obligingly favoured with three supreme court writs from Dr. Tillotson, the shadow of the secretary of state.
[Amr. Citizen.]
The Editor of the Aurora reciprocates compliments with the Citizen on the prospect of a return of oldtime and old
principles, as he has been taught to expect no less than 22 similar indications of the supremacy of law, order and regular government. [Aurora.]
From the Richmond Enquirer.
It is understood, that our Navy has been ordered in from the Mediterranean. Beyond the reach of the Spanish or French squadrons, they will no longer stand in the way of any military measures which may be demanded by our situation with Spain.
Is it not the duty of the militia in the Mississippi Territory, Tennessee, Kentucky and Territory of Ohio, to assume a respectable appearance; to cultivate military discipline, and prepare themselves for a crisis of hostilities? They know not how soon the time may come, for appearing in the field against the enemies of the Republic.
From the (Boston) Repository.
What do Federalists wish?—The democrats frequently affect to think it very strange that the federalists complain of the present administration, and ask as though they expected some very extraordinary answer, "what do they wish?"
It is not altogether candid that the federalists, who certainly know best what they wish, are not allowed to answer for themselves. The democrats say we want to subject this country again to the domination of Great Britain. Preposterous as this must appear to every man of any information, there is a class, among whom such tales are circulated with some effect. To such an absurdity there can be no serious reply; if federalists are allowed to partake of the common feelings of human nature, they must ever wish that country in which lies their ALL to be free and independent.
The federalists are again represented to be rich; and desirous to see government impose "heavy and grievous taxes." This is no less absurd than the former. Of all the taxes required for the support of government, the principal part is always laid on property. Can the rich be rationally supposed to desire unnecessary burthens upon themselves?
The federalists are said to wish for artificial distinctions in society. Where is there a shadow of evidence to support this charge? Have not the federalists had the management of the national government, and of most, if not all the state governments? Where is there on record a single act or a single speech in favour of aristocratic distinctions? Their whole conduct has tended as much as possible to favour political equality, the only equality that has now any open advocates.
What then do the federalists wish? Let their actions speak. They made a constitution from which they derived their name. They are attached to that constitution, and have done all in their power to preserve its principles inviolate for posterity. They have opposed the attacks of innovation with zeal and sincerity though unhappily without success. They did hope that the government of this country was settled; that the "experiment" was made, and the result satisfactory. They see our last institutions threatened or demolished—they wish to preserve what remains.
When they complain of the administration, their complaints shew in explicit language what they wish. They ask that government would protect the rights of its citizens and preserve its dignity and rank, among the nations of the earth. Will any man presume to say he is an American, and censure this?
Without pretending to designate individuals to the Executive as candidates for his favour, they wish him only to choose men of fair reputation; respectable in society; men in whom their fellow-citizens can justly have confidence; men whose names would do honor to their patron and their country.
In short, they wish to see the institutions of our fathers perpetuated—property defended—the national character supported, and public morality encouraged as the lasting basis of social happiness.
This is what federalists wish; and though they complain, and we confess almost incessantly, we defy any friend of the administration to point out a single remonstrance, that has any other object.
NIGHT SCHOOL.
ON Monday night next, the 4th inst. NIGHT SCHOOL will commence in the Stone School House in this town. Those who wish to become Scholars, are requested to make an early application, as it is not probable the School will be continued more than three months the present season. JAMES MAXWELL. Martinsburg, November 1, 1805.
PARODY—NO PARODY.
ALL the world's a newspaper, And all our men and women merely readers; They have their tastes and their hobby-horses, And each one in his turn, receives a part; The number being seven—first the Poet, Fond of the jingling line and tinsel simile; Enjoying tortured sense, and strangling wit. But if the line flows smoothly to the end, For ever bathing in the Annian fount, Him nought but sonnets, stanzas, odes, delight, And so he reads his part. Next comes in view The sober, softly sighing sentimentalist, Seeking for rapture in the dashing line! The Shandean tale, ill-told compared with STEELE'S; The fragments choose, and tales and anecdotes. Next the wit, relishing the pun obscene, If but the point be gross—Him repartees. Bon mots, and gummy epigrams most please. And then the politician, full of strange whims, Seeking essays, strictures, observations; With solemn phiz, talking of resolutions. Patriot armies, sieges and leagues of despots; Of neutral powers, and neutral rights, cabals— Of foreign interference, suability of states, And all the mazes of the court police. He marks each signature; what Brutus writes, he reads, And turns his eye from Cassius; he sees in some men The wish to bend us to a foreign yoke; In other's sees the wish for nature's state, And have the kirkled bit of law destroyed. That, like the savage, all might rove at will, Free as the air they breathe: while some he sees, Who wish that government of purest source, And subordination, might secure Our fair inheritance. These form the general mass. Next comes the economist, hunting for Receipts, experiments. With upturn'd nose, He runs over prose and verse, and like to Hotspur, Had rather be a kitten, and cry mew, Than one of the same metre-ballad lovers. The grade of moralists next advance to view, Fond of maxim sage, and sober precept, They once a week expect their frugal fare, To mend their manners and instruct the mind. Last comes the pale and slipper'd wonder-hunter, Intent on dying speeches—hurricanes—Malignant fevers—pestilence and want, Of thousands butchered in the bloody field, And thousands starving in the wasted land: They thunder storms delight in, and will seek With earnest care for deaths and murder, Of people drown'd or burnt, or suffocated; Learn whom the knot of Hymen has fast tied, And whom the knot of justice faster noosed, With the long list of every human ill. These all must have their part.—The printer else, Is but the standing mark of censure loud. These tastes not gratified, they all will growl, And cry, the paper's barren, empty, dull, Sans news—sans sense—sans wit—sans every thing.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
JUST received and now finished opening a large and general assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, among which are a number of FANCY ARTICLES; also, a general assortment of GROCERIES & LIQUORS, which will be sold unusually low for cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, November 1, 1805.
Meminger & Cooper
Have received their Winter Assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware & Crockeryware. They have on hand the following LIQUORS of the best quality, Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wine, French Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Old Peach Brandy, Holland Gin, Rum, Whiskey and sugar house Molasses; 5-4 & 6-4 BOLTING CLOTHS, No. 5 6 and 7; DRUGS and MEDICINE; SHEET IRON, for stove pipes and doors; MACKEREL, SHAD & HERRING; Coarse and Fine SALT; Also, a complete assortment of Pine-Grove and Cataocton Furnace CASTINGS, viz. ten-plate Stoves, Kettles 12 and 17 gallons, Dutch Ovens 4 sizes, Andirons 3 sizes, Pots from half to 12 gallons, Tea Kettles, Skillets of different sizes, Griddles, Waggon Boxes, Frying Pans and Mortars. Wheat, Corn, Rye, Oats, Flax-Seed, Bees Wax and Tallow taken for Goods or in payment of debts as cash.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their customers and the public generally, that they have received a very extensive and complete assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, together with a variety of
Elegant, New, Fashionable, Fancy Goods,
well worthy the attention of purchasers at a distance as well as those immediately in this neighbourhood, as they were bought unusually cheap, and on the same conditions are offered for sale.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
Shepherd's Town, November 1, 1805. P. S. They have also for sale ten, seven and six plate Stoves, together with a complete assortment of other Castings.
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber wishes to sell that Valuable Tract of Land whereon she now lives, containing 255 acres, more or less, situate in the county of Frederick and state of Virginia, 5 miles from Newtown or Stephensburg, about the same distance from Marlinton's old Iron Works, and 9 miles from Winchester; there are on the premises, two good Dwelling Houses, one of them not finished, with a stone chimney, a good Kitchen, with other necessary out houses, convenient for two families; there are about 8 or 10 acres of good Timothy Meadow and a quantity more may be made, a number of bearing Fruit Trees of every description, a never-failing Well of Water near the house that often overflows; about 150 acres of said Land is cleared and under good fence, the remainder clothed with uncommonly large lofty Timber. It is unnecessary to give a further description of said Land, as it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing it. Any person or persons wishing to purchase may get a great bargain by immediate application to the subscriber living on the premises, or Mr. Samuel Blackmore, in Darkersville, Berkeley County. RACHEL BLACKMORE. Frederick County, Nov. 1, 1805. N. B. Peaceable possession will be given the first day of April next, and a good title made the purchaser by R. B.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from my farm (on Bull Skin) on the 17th or 18th ultimo, a BAY FILLY, three years old, with a very long mane and tail, fat, and rather handsome; she has no white mark, unless perhaps a small star in her face. I lately bought her from William Grubb, and she was seen during the late races in Charles Town. The above reward will be paid to any person who shall deliver the said mare to HENRY S. TURNER. November 1, 1805.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton R A G S. At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.

THE GRAVE.
[A rich vein of morality runs throughout the following production.]—
THERE is a calm for those who weep, A rest for weary Pilgrim's found; They softly lie, and sweetly sleep, Low in the ground.
The storm that wrecks the winter sky, No more disturbs their deep repose, Than summer ev'nings latest sigh, That shuts the rose.
It ong to lay this painful head And aching heart beneath the soil, To slumber in that dreamless bed From all my toil.
For Misery stole me at my birth, And cast me helpless on the wild; I perish—O my mother Earth! Take home thy child.
On thy dear lap these limbs reclin'd, Shall gently moulder into thee; Nor leave one wretched trace behind, Resembling me.
Hark!—a strange sound affrights mine ear! Me pulse—my brain runs wild—I rave! Ah! who art thou, whose voice I hear? "I am THE GRAVE!"
"The GRAVE, that never spake before, Hath found at length a tongue to chide; O listen!—I will speak no more: Be silent Pride!"
"Art thou a wretch, of hope forlorn, The victim of consuming care? Is thy distracted conscience torn By fell despair?"
"Do foul misdeeds of former times Wring with remorse thy guilty breast? And hosts of unforgiving crimes Murder thy rest?"
"Lash'd by the furies of the mind, From wrath and vengeance would'st thou flee, Ah! think not, hope not, fool! to find A friend in me."
"By all the terrors of the tomb, Beyond the power of tongue to tell! By the dread secrets of my womb! By Death and Hell!"
"I charge thee LIVE!—Repent and pray In dust thine infamy deplore; There yet is mercy!—go thy way, And sin no more."
"Art thou a Mourner?—Hast thou known The joy of innocent delights? Endearing days forever flown And tranquil nights?"
"O LIVE!—and deeply cherish still The sweet remembrance of the past; Rely on Heaven's unchanging will For peace at last."
"Art thou a Wanderer?—Hast thou seen O'erwhelming tempests drowns thy bark? A ship wreck'd sufferer hast thou been, Misfortune's mark?"
"Tho' long, of winds and waves the sport, Condemn'd in wretchedness to roam, LIVE!—thou shalt reach a sheltering port A quiet home."
"To Friendship didst thou trust thy fame, And was thy friend a deadly foe, Who stole into thy breast to aim A sure blow!"
"LIVE!—and repine not o'er his loss, A loss unworthy to be told: Thou hast mistaken sordid dross For Friendship's gold."
"Go, seek that treasure, seldom found, Of power the fiercest griefs to calm, And soothe the bosom's deepest wound With Heavenly balm."
"In Woman hast thou plac'd thy bliss, And did the fair one faithless prove? Hath she betray'd thee with a kiss, And sold thy love."
"LIVE!—'twas a false bewild'ring fire; Too often love's insidious dart Thrills the fond soul with sweet desire, But kills the heart."
"A nobler flame shall warm thy breast, A brighter maiden's virtuous charms! Blest shalt thou be, supremely blest, In beauty's arms."
"Whate'er thy lot—whoe'er thou be— Confess the folly kiss the rod, And in thy chast'ning sorrows see The hand of God."
"A bruised reed he will not break Afflictions all his children feel; He wounds them for his mercy's sake, He wounds to heal."
"Humbled beneath his mighty hand, Prostrate his providence adore; 'Tis done!—Arise! he bids thee stand, To fall no more."
"Now, traveller in the vale of tears! To realms of everlasting light, Thro' time's dark wilderness of years, Pursue thy flight."
"There is a calm for those who weep, A rest for weary pilgrims found; And while the mouldering ashes sleep, Low in the ground."
"The Soul, of origin divine, God's glorious image, freed from clay, In Heaven's eternal sphere shall shine, A star of day!"
"The Sun is but a spark of fire, A transient meteor in the sky, The Soul, immortal as its sire, "SHALL NEVER DIE."
Just received, and for sale by the subscriber, in addition to his other GOODS,
Mill Ropes, Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough and other Lines, also Fish Oil.
WARRANTED Bolting Cloths, (AS USUAL)
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on moderate terms. PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
Horton & Clark,
Grocers, next door to Hussey's tavern, North Howard Street Baltimore, Have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES
of the best kind, among which are Cognac Brandy, } Teas of every description, Madeira Wine, } Sugars do. do. Spirits, } Coffee do. Holland Gin, } Candles & Soap do. Bounce, } Chocolate do. N. E. Rum, } Cheese do. Molasses, } Spanish Segars, Salt, } Pepper & Spices, Oil & Paint, } &c. &c. &c. Plaster of Paris, } These Goods are offered unusually low. Orders from the country thankfully received and punctually attended to.—Highest prices given for Country Produce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c.
They want a Young Man as an Apprentice to the above business, between the age of fifteen and seventeen—none need apply except one of respectable connections. August 16, 1805.
FOR SALE.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable
Tract of Land,
Lying in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road leading to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eighty miles from the town of Alexandria—containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the balance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never failing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit. It lies five miles from the river Potomac, the navigation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, and Wm. CREIGHTON, } Exrs.
Lewis & Robert Willis, Have just received and are now opening SPRING and SUMMER GOODS.
Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
Queen's Ware, Glass Ware, Hard Ware, Saddlery & Cutlery. They have also on hand, Imperial, French Brandy, Hyson, Sherry, Hyson Skin, Port & } Wines. Souchong & Lisbon, } Bohea, Holland Gin, Country twilled N. E. Rum, Bags, Rye Whiskey, & Spinning Cotton, Apple Brandy, Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c. All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved of Country Produce. They are with much respect, the public's obliged and humble servants.
Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.
SAMUEL AGER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has commenced the WEAVING Business , in all its different branches, in the house now in the occupancy of Mr. Arthur Russell, weaver, and next door to Mr. Walter B. Selby's store, in Shepherd's Town, where he will weave Carpeting, single and double Coverlets, Counterpanes, Diaper for table-cloths, in the newest and most fashionable patterns, together with all descriptions of Plain Work. Those who may think proper to favour him with their custom, may rest assured on having it executed in the best manner, at the shortest notice and on the lowest terms, and at no other place in Shepherd's Town. September 27, 1805. [sm]
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION , containing about 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior quality; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.—For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg. LEVI PRICE.
Jefferson, ss.
August Court, 1805. John M'Kim, jun. Comp't against
Alexander and James Fulton, Messrs. Frame & Gibbs, Matthew Frame and William Gibbs, Messrs. Hammond & Fulton, Luke Tiernan and Alexander M'Donald, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
THE Defendants , Luke Tiernan and Alexander M'Donald, not having their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy.
Teste, GEORGE HITE, C. J. C.
Patterson's old Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the reception of Wheat or any other Grain.—He will manufacture Wheat as it has heretofore been done at said Mill, and will be responsible that all Flour manufactured by him shall pass inspection if safely carried or delivered at the ports or places of inspection—in case of condemnation, a certificate from the inspector mentioning the cause thereof, together with the brands and marks of the barrels, will be necessary before the difference can be made good.
The market price in Cash given for WHEAT, RYE and CORN. ROBERT CHRISTY. September 12, 1805. [t]
Berkeley, ss. September Court, 1805. Robert Burns, Complainant against Bartholomew Fryat, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant , Bartholomew Fryat, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C. J. C.
A Bargain in Land.
THE subscriber will sell his Plantation, containing two hundred and forty-six acres, laying in the county of Berkeley, state of Virginia, near the road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, and within five miles of the former, adjoining the lands of Maj. Bedinger, Maj. Bryarly and others; there is one hundred and forty or fifty acres cleared and under cultivation, the balance is uncommonly well timbered, the whole lays well, and is considered equal to any in the county for fertility, there is on the premises tolerable improvements; it is thought unnecessary to give a further description, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase will first view the premises.
I will also sell a small Tract, containing fifty-four acres, lying within one and a half miles of Darkesville, whereon there is a Saw-Mill and Distillery erected, with the Stills, Tubes, and every thing belonging to the Distillery, there is also on it a tolerable Dwelling House and Garden, the balance in woods.
Also, two Lots in Darkesville, containing half an acre each, there is on one of the Lots, a two-story Log Dwelling House, 30 by 20 feet, weatherboarded and well finished, good Kitchen, Stable, Smith Shop, &c. an excellent Well of Water at the door that never fails, the Lot is considered equal if not preferable to any in the place for fertility, convenience of water, &c.
Also, on the other Lot there is a good and convenient Store House, with an excellent Cellar, which at present is occupied as such by Messrs. Gibben & Offutt, there is a good Stable thereon, and the Lot enclosed and well set with clover.
For terms apply to the subscriber in Darkesville, who will give generous bargains for good pay, and will take some Ngroes in part, should it suit the purchaser.
ALEXANDER MILLER. September 27, 1805.
To persons who have diseased Horses.
THE subscriber informs the public that he will undertake to cure the following diseases in Horses, viz: the Swaney, Fistula, Poll-evil, or any other complaint that may have happened from accident, such as being horn'd by cattle, snag'd, &c. Being well assured that it is in his power, effectually to remove all the above complaints in Horses, he engages, that if cures are not effected, he will make no charge.—Proper attention will be paid to Horses brought to him. His residence is one mile and a half east of James Campbell's, Esq. in Berkeley County.
JOHN DUNCAN. October 13, 1805.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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