Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-05-29 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 2 OF VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, May 29, 1807.
[WHOLE No. 418.]
VIRTUE.
O VIRTUE, source of every heartfelt joy, Shall not thy living charms my lyre employ? Shall I not own that in thy hallowed name, Contentment, peace, and every pleasure came? Tho' powerful wealth, in many a veñal state, May raise our rank, and bid the mean be great, Yet say, poor mortal, 'mid the pompous glare, Can riches smooth the furrow'd brow of care? From the proud gates bid Death's grim form retire, Or wake the spark, just ready to expire? And what is Honour, youth's illusive theme? A thin blown bubble dancing on the stream, It floats a while, buoy'd up with inward wind, Then sudden bursts, and leaves no trace behind; Lo! Beauty, blooming as the morn of May, Surveys her rosy charms, and seems to say— "Riches and Honour, what are they to me? At Beauty's dazzling throne they bend the knee, My smile the most dejected heart can cheer, My frown can bid the boldest bosom fear: Riches & Honour, what are they to me? At Beauty's dazzling throne they bend the suppliant knee." Vain Beauty, knew, that thou must soon be laid In the cold grave, and all thy glories fade; But Virtue still serene and mild appears, And firm and faithful, life's sad journey cheers, Supports our steps, though faithless riches fly, And all our honours in oblivion lie, Unfolds celestial charms which ne'er decay, Tho' earth-born Beauty withering fade away, Teaches to meet, unmov'd, Death's stingless dart, And points to scenes where sorrow has no part.
THE FALLING TOWER.
Mark ye the Tower, whose lonely halls, Re-echo to yon falling stream; Mark ye its bare and crumbling walls, Where slowly fades the sinking beam.  There oft when eve in silent trance, Hears the lorn red-breast's plaintive moan, Time, turning round a cautious glance, Leaves from its base a mouldering stone.  There though in time's departed day, War warr'd his glittering banners high; Tho' many a minstrel pour'd the lay, And many a beauty tranced the eye.  Yet never midst the gorgeous scene, Mid the proud feasts of splendid power, Shone on the pile a beam serene, So bright as gilds its falling hour.  Oh! thus, when life's gay scenes shall fade, And pleasure lose its wanton bloom, When creeping age shall bare my head, And point to me the silent tomb!  Then may Religion's hallowed flame, Shed on my mind its mildest ray; And bid it seek in purer frame, One bright Eternity of Day.
NO serious and attentive reader can look on a page of Young's "Night Thoughts," without finding a striking and excellent moral lesson. The following lines have been read and quoted until they are familiar to almost every person; still they may be again quoted and again read, and they will still be found to furnish new food for reflection:
"The bell strikes One. We take no note of time But from its loss. To give it then a tongue
"Is wise in man. As if an angel spoke, "I feel the solemn sound. If heard aright, "It is the knell of my departed hours. "Where are they; with the years beyond the flood. "It is the signal that demands dispatch."
A clock, morally considered, is, perhaps, one of the most useful monitors that the genius of man can furnish. Look at it—you behold the progress of time. Hear it strike—you are told another hour is gone.—What is the age of man? At best but a few years. Years are composed of days—days of hours—hours of minutes—minutes of seconds. Man's life is made up of seconds—a single second is all that separates him from eternity! Look at yonder clock! How fast these seconds succeed each other! How rapidly they come and go! Yet every one that passes shortens life. Therefore, man, be diligent.
MENTOR.
VICE appears more disgusting in a woman than in a man. The superior whiteness of her character, when compared with the other sex, discovers every spot which is receives. Vice, fastening on a woman, appears in all its malignity—we view it as a "hog in a flower garden." We behold with regret the prostration of whatever is lovely, delicate or beautiful in the human soul.
[From the Port Folio.]
THE LAY PREACHER.
"LET US GET UP EARLY." The wisest man of Palestine, among other valuable legacies, has left us this admirable injunction. He was, himself, an early riser, passionate in his love, and persevering in the pursuit of Wisdom. In his celebrated song, which stamps him the Ovid of Judæa, one of the first petitions to timid Beauty, which the Lover devised was, that she would "rise up" and come away." At day break, and while the shadows of night are retiring, he impatiently awaits the Sun, with healing in his beams, to direct him to "the orchard of pomegranates," the well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.
Solomon would hardly have written three thousand proverbs, and a madrigal to his love, with such wisdom and wit, if he had not, by the air and scenery of the morning, corroborated his health, and kindled his fancy. Whether active as a king, or indolent as a lover, he perceived that early hours were auxiliary both to business and pleasure, and, therefore, judiciously advised to rise with the lark.
In our climate, a midsummer morning's dream not SHAKESPEARE himself should be permitted to tell. Blankets and pillows look so dull and warm, and green grass and trees so cheerful and refreshing, it is wonderful the sluggard cannot, even with half shut eyes, discern such wide extremes, and prefer strolling in the fields to tumbling in bed.
But in the course of my parochial visitations, my early tap at many a door is often answered by a voice exclaiming from behind a curtain; it is the voice of the sluggard. The cock has crowed thrice, and certain robins have sung two hymns and a ballad before half my acquaintance have "girded their loins" buckled their shoes, and combed their hair. Yet these creatures, not content with the naps of the night, swathe themselves, like so many Egyptian mummies, in a sheet, four hours after sun rise, and then have the impudence to rise and talk of business and the beauty of the day.
The princely poet, author of our excellent text, when exhorting to summer enjoyments, points not to the night season, nor to the "inner pavilion" of the palace, but informs us that his "bed is green," and his love displayed in the open air.
The gallant Solomon invites the blushing belle of Egypt to a morning's ramble into the vine-yard, and gives her his love amid the dews of dawn. Well wert thou called wise, thou Sensitive Prince, if it were only for thy knowledge of the female heart. Well didst thou know
that the Buds of beauty, like the blossoms of Shinar, stealing fresh vigour from repose, expand all their sweetness to the morning ray. In modern times, the torpid lover snores, amid the evening fog, the praises of his mistress, while the sprightly strains of his serenade are obtunded by the mists of midnight. Or perhaps, with that ideal and metaphysical love, which tormented Don Quixotte, and other hair-brained knights of chivalry, he merely dreams of an absent mistress, and leaves to the early and active wooer to experience the charming vicissitudes of genuine passion.
In close parlours in the long winter's eve, we may pore over rent rolls, and engross marriage settlements. Let the decayed gentleman, in corksoled shoes, goloshes and flannel, court the delicate maiden, in the close cap, and comfortable bed gown. But he, who would woo thee, buxom Health, must "Brush, with hasty step, the dews away, And meet the sun upon the upland lawn." He must not seek thee behind fire screens, or lolling on a sofa, but must erect a lodge in the village; and before the day break, and the shadows flee away, when the rose and the mandrake give a sweet smell, listen to the jocund song, mingling with the main of the lark.
But the morning air breathes not for lovers alone. If the Philosopher will arise and meditate at the morning tide, though he may not rival the fame, he may attain the old age of Chancellor Bacon.
The Divine, by the light of the rising sun, may catch hints from creation, which may serve to raise the affections of his flock to HIM, who divided the light from the darkness.
The Merchant who opens his counting house windows to the breezes of morn, may perhaps find a reward in the custom of the early purchaser.
The Lawyer, who has groped, the preceding day, in the intricacies of special pleading, when he views the peaceful face of morning, and is enlightened by the beaming sun, may perchance, from the serenity of the hour, be led to coin the aphorism of "Blessed are the peace makers."
While the blythe husbandman, whom Providence has ordained to mingle pleasure with profit, finds, amid his lowing herds, bleating sheep, and flushing fields, an excitement to the task of the coming day.
I cannot conclude this paper without exhorting, with emphasis every studious, every sedentary, and every contemplative man to get up early, and thus to find time for the accomplishment of both profitable and pleasurable purposes. Though we cannot literally, like the Orientals, gather "a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi;" though we cannot repair to "the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense;" though the "pomegranate," does not redden in our vales, nor "calamus," nor "cinnamon," scent our groves, yet even in this western wild, we may find the lily of the vallies, and the rose of fragrance. Let us, therefore, forsaking the feverish dreams of the morning pillow, shake off the enfeebling chains of Sloth, "and go down into the garden to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies." Let us inspect "the fruits of the valley," and "see whether the vines flourish." By the "rivers of waters" let us walk, and expatiate through the leafy cloisters in the Temple of Nature.
TRAVELLERS
And others, may meet with genteel accommodation at the sign of the
GLOBE,
in Shepherd's-Town, where the subscriber has opened a House of Entertainment.
JAMES BROWN.
May 22, 1807.
For the information of those, who may have occasion to call; the Episcopal Minister has moved into the house belonging to Mr. Locke, near the bridge.
Levi Price
HAS just received a complete assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, which he assures the public will be disposed of on the most satisfactory terms to the purchaser. He feels certain that those who call on him will not complain of his prices. His late purchases comprise the following articles.
Fancy Calicoes, Leno Muslin, Shawls and Handkerchiefs, A large assortment of fancy ribbons, Leghorn and other bonnets, Fancy Marais vesting, Thread Gloves, Gentlemens Hats covered with silk, Leghorn ditto, &c. &c. Tin Ware, A large supply of Bell's Crackers, &c. Martinsburg, May 15, 1807
The subscribers have just received, and are now opening, an additional supply of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
which added to their late purchases in March, makes their assortment very general and complete, from the very advantageous terms these Goods have been laid in, they are enabled to sell them on better terms than heretofore, they deem it unnecessary to particularise any articles, as they can assure the public that their assortment cannot be exceeded by any, and upon examination they are satisfied will give general satisfaction to purchasers; they return their sincere thanks to their friends for past favours, and assure them that every exertion on their part shall be used to merit a continuance.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, May 15, 1807. N. B. They always keep a good assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON on hand. The House and Lot occupied by Mr. L. Price is still for sale, for terms apply to T. C. S. & Co.
The Picking Breaking and Carding Machine.
IS in readiness to receive wool for manufacturing into rolls for spinning, at the New Fulling on Tuscarora (on the plantation formerly belonging to William Patterson) about one mile and an half from Martinsburg, and will be attended by an experienced workman, where it is hoped to give general satisfaction. The advantages are such, that it is hoped a generous public will encourage this useful branch of domestic manufacture. The price for Picking, Breaking and Carding into rolls, (after the wool is cleaned from burrs and the matted ends cut off) will be ten cents per pound, and the addition of two cents per pound for mixing coloured and white wool. There must be clean fresh grease sent with the wool, about one pound to eight or ten of wool, and a sheet sufficiently large to contain the rolls, which may be transported any distance without injury.
AARON HIBBERD. Tuscarora, 5th mo. 15th, 1807.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers, on the 18th day of March last, by Peter Deel, to secure a sum of money (therein mentioned) due to Robert Grimes, they will sell for ready money, at ten o'clock, A. M. on Monday the 1st of June next, a Log House and one half of Lot No. 113 now in the occupancy of said Deel, situate in the town of Martinsburg, and cornering on John and German Streets.
WM. MACKEY, sen. } Trustees. JOHN ALBURTIS, } May 15, 1807.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by KENNEDYS & RAGAN. Hagers-town, June 5, 1806. [17]

LONDON, March 24.
In consequence of important dispatches which government have received from the commanders of the squadrons off Brest, Boulogne and Rochefort, the admiralty, it is said, is about to change the system of blockade; and on the suggestion of earl St. Vincent, to adopt a measure of more efficacy, and less peril. It has now been proved by experience, and particularly by some recent incidents, that the system of blockade is not calculated to answer its purpose; and we understand the substance of the dispatches to be, that the admirals and commodores on the several stations can no longer be responsible for the execution of their orders; that his majesty's vessels, according to a late examination, have suffered the most serious injury in this service; and that the consequent expense to the country, and the extraordinary wear and tear, of the navy, were a value infinitely beyond any partial success on the ships of the enemy.
It is further stated, that the utmost vigilance of our commanders is unequal to prevent the escape of the enemy; that, in the long period of the equinoctial winds, during the whole spring and winter, and the greater part of the autumn, they entered and departed at their pleasure; and that his majesty's ships had the frequent mortification to see them in the act of preparation, and with their sails and yards set without any possibility of preventing their purpose. So persuaded were the enemy that they possessed this full liberty of leaving their ports at their discretion, that a general sailing order appears to have been issued to every public port in France; and that they were executing it as fast as the opportunity presented itself. A squadron of 3 ships, 2 frigates and five sloops of war, has escaped from Brest; and a much stronger squadron had nearly effected the same purpose from Rochefort—they had already cleared the harbor, when an easterly wind suddenly arose and compelled them to return. These are but two among many similar instances; but as they have occurred at the same time, they have impressed themselves very forcibly upon the consideration of the admiralty.
LONDON, April 2.
Foreign papers to the 28th ult. have reached us, which abound in pacific reports. It seems to be a general opinion on the Continent, that a negotiation for peace, under the mediation of the court of Vienna, has either been actually commenced, or is about to take place, between France and Russia. We trust, however, that the intercourse between the cabinet of Vienna and St. Petersburg has some better object in view, than to relieve Bonaparte from his present embarrassments, by a precipitate and ill advised peace, which he would maintain just as long as it suited his convenience, and not one moment longer. According to every appearance they have at last got the tiger in the toils; and it is their fault if they let him escape. The following is an article from
Stuttgart, March 14.
The reports of an armistice are still in circulation; and, it is added, that since the mediation of the court of Austria has been offered, the emperor Napoleon has expressed his willingness to treat with Russia upon the conditions offered by M. D'Oubril. We mention these things merely as rumors; they only serve to shew the sentiments the people of Germany entertain of the emperor Napoleon.
We add another from Frankfort, March 15.
For some days past there has been a report of a three-fold alliance between France, Persia, and the Porte. Some say it is already signed by the two latter powers, and that France will accede to it.
The news from Vienna continues to wear the most pacific complexion. We are assured, that Baron St. Vincent's mission to Warsaw has had the happiest consequences; and that Austria will now exert all her influence at St. Petersburg to induce Russia to make peace; but, say these advices, contrary to all expectation, the efforts of the court of Austria will be more determined than ever to remain neutral during the present contest.
WARSAW, March 1.
The Persian and Ottoman ambassadors, accredited to his imperial and royal majesty, are both arrived in this capital.
AUGSBURG, March 17.
The last letters from Vienna mention
that new advantages have been gained by the Turks on the banks of the Danube, it is even added that they have taken possession of the town of Preville, and it is thought that the object of this enterprise was in order to enable them to attempt with more facility an expedition against the republic of the Seven Islands, occupied by the Russians.
NEW-YORK, May 21.
A passenger in the Vigilant, from N. Orleans, informs us, that a few days previous to his sailing, gen. Wilkinson had dispatched major Sparks, with a detachment of troops, to Fort Stoddard; but the Spanish commandant would not permit them to pass the Mobile, and gen. W. had ordered them to return.
Capt. Atkins, who arrived at Boston on Sunday, from Taragonia, was boarded the 2d of April by a British sloop of war, the lieutenant of which informed him that on the 25th March he fell in with a British schooner, 7 days from Algiers, and received from the captain the following intelligence:—"That the U. S. frigate Constitution arrived at Algiers from Tunis two days before he sailed, with information, that the English under sir Sydney Smith and admiral Louis, had taken Alexandria, and afterwards proceeded for the Dardanelles."
SCHIEDAM, (Holland) January 13.
Awful Explosion. —Last night about five o'clock, the inhabitants of this city were alarmed by a most violent concussion, proceeding as it was thought from the North West. The windows of several houses here were forced open by the shock. At first it was imagined that the powder magazine at Delft had blown up; but after the lapse of a few hours, it appeared that all was tranquil in that city. To day we learn with horror and astonishment that the most magnificent part of Leyden was the scene of this explosion. It seems that a vessel laden with 10,000 lbs. weight of gunpowder from Amsterdam, destined for Delft, and then lying in the Rapenburg canal there, by some means took fire, and instantly blew up, destroying all the houses in the vicinity of the canal, and occasioning the premature death of some hundreds of the inhabitants. When this account was written, the flames were said to be raging. Of 60 children in a boarding school, 5 or 6 only, are said to have been saved, but scorched dreadfully. Some say that the university is nearly destroyed, and that the Jewish synagogue is reduced to ashes. Of the vessel on board of which were the owner's two sons and a servant, not an atom is visible.
January 20.
It is our melancholy task again to advert to the dismal catastrophe which occurred at Leyden, on Monday the 12th instant, and to confess that no pen can exaggerate the horrors of that dreadful scene. We are credibly informed, by an eye witness that scarcely a single house or building has escaped without damage; and that on the Rapenburg, where the deplorable event occurred the houses, to a large extent, are levelled with the ground. At the awful moment many families were sitting at dinner with their friends, and thus precipitated into eternity; fathers, mothers, children, servants all were rapidly hurried to one promiscuous grave. Husbands have lost their consorts and offspring, and wives their husbands and their sires. Of the number of the dead, various conjectures have been formed; many respectable persons have been dug out, and others are known to lie still in the ruins. Among the dead are several of the most respectable families in this city, and many strangers then on visits. Property to a large amount has been lost, great part of which irrecoverably, and many of the necessaries of life spoiled by the showers of broken glass which filled the shops and apartments.
The king on learning the accident, instantly repaired thither in person, after having ordered the guards, and fire engines to follow. He remained the whole night in the streets, not without shedding tears of commiseration and assisting in person to recover and release those who lay buried in the ruins and encouraged others by rewards to exert themselves in the glorious work of humanity. Provisions, money, artificers every thing has since been sent from the Hague and other cities, to relieve the wretched sufferers. A few have had wonderful escapes; while others, on the point of being rescued, while blessing Providence for their preservation, while promising rewards for their deliverance, were crushed to death by the sudden falling of beams imperceptibly resting on or withheld by obstacles which had been removed.
Close to the vessel that blew up, lay a yacht, on board of which were from 15 to 20 persons, not a vestige of whom were to be found. The cause of this dreadful catastrophe no one can either ascertain or conjecture. The quantity of powder on board is estimated at 40,000 lb. weight which was fatally and unaccountably confided to the care of two young men brothers, and a servant man.
Two professors of the University are stated to have been killed, and several other persons in that celebrated seminary. It being fortunately vacation, great numbers of the students were absent, and those who were present are said to have escaped.
The King, with that peculiar goodness which characterizes him, repaired a second time to Leyden, on Friday last; visited the wounded and maimed, mixed with the labourers, and encouraged them to persevere in their unwearied diligence. On receiving the thanks of the magistrates and clergy, he returned them a most amicable answer, asked after individual losses, and left them in these words: "The dead I cannot restore to you; that is above human power, but all that I can will I do for your city." His Majesty made an offer of the Palace in the Wood to such respectable persons as had been deprived of their habitations, or which were rendered uninhabitable; an offer which has likewise been accepted with gratitude.
His majesty has empowered the magistrates of this unfortunate city, to make a general collection throughout the whole kingdom; and ordered 100,000 guilders out of the treasury, to be left to the disposition of the minister of the Home department, for relieving the most pressing necessities of the poor, and those who have lost their all. Several persons have been taken out alive from under the ruins; but some expired almost immediately afterwards. Great numbers still lie buried, the rubbish forming such vast heaps that a considerable time will be required to clear them.
After the explosion, which was awful in the extreme, several fires broke out by the scattering of the lighted turf and coal in the hearths; and this calamity unfortunately drew off, for a while, the attention of the citizens from their suffering fellow-creatures pining and lamenting beneath the ruins of their habitations, but shortly before the seat of hilarity and social intercourse.
A Jewish school suffered considerably; sixteen children in it are said to have lost their lives. A charity school near it met the same fate. Dead bodies of children near the spot are discovered from time to time. Fifty children at a boarding school narrowly escaped by the collision of two walls which supported the beams and roof; two, however, were crushed to death, and a third died shortly afterwards in its father's arms. Those who were saved, rushed into the court-yard, where they were shortly afterwards joined by their eager but trembling parents, and a scene of tenderness which there ensued, may be imagined, but cannot be described.
NEW-YORK, May 13.
Singular suicide. —Last evening was married a Mr. George Miller, widower, to a Miss Russell, both of this city, and this morning the bridegroom arose went to the church yard and there shot himself with a pistol upon the grave of his former wife. Several persons, witnesses to the transaction, immediately repaired to the spot, and found a paper lying by him, containing the following words:—
"Say not I committed suicide—Say not I was deranged—Oh no, it was the sensibility of my heart that hurt me—Farewell world! and you that loved me—Oh! take care of my child—I am not afraid to meet my God!"
DENNIS MILLER.
On Saturday morning Mr. Howes, second officer of the ship passenger, put a period to his existence with a pistol. He was a most amiable young man, and a valuable officer. The following is a copy of a letter which he wrote to capt. Coppinger just before his death:
"DEAR SIR, Having a wish to leave the world, I had determined on closing my life when I got to sea—but finding, by that means, I should unjustly injure you, by leaving you without an officer, I determined on it this morning."
"For the favours I have received from you, accept my last thanks."
"I owe the world nothing. Nowz. Saturday morning, 1. o'clock."
The preceding evening, a shoemaker terminated his existence with a knife.
Richmond, May 20.
The Jubilee at James Town we understand, was celebrated with great hilarity. From two to three thousand persons are said to have attended on the occasion, among whom were about three hundred ladies.
Baltimore, May 21.
The schooner Experiment, of Baltimore, capt. Loring, bound to Montego Bay, (Jamaica) was taken the 2d of April after three hours chase by a French schooner of 18 guns. The privateer came along side within pistol shot, and fired 30 musket balls on board. One of the officers came on board, took the speaking trumpet, and beat it all to pieces over capt. Loring's head; then took capt. Loring on board the privateer, the capt. of which took his trumpet and served capt. L. in the same manner, then plundered him of almost all his clothes, and robbed the vessel of articles of considerable value: afterwards they put men and a prize master on board and ordered him for a Spanish port of St. Domingo.—On the 4th of April was retaken by an English brig of 14 guns, and sent into Kingston, Jamaica.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the United States army, at Fort Stoddert, to his friend in Augusta, dated April 14.
"The Spaniards at Mobile have assumed a degree of insolence altogether intolerable. In open opposition to the assurances which we last fall received from general Howard of Pensacola, of the free passage of our vessels and effects by Mobile, they put our people to the trouble, risk, and expence of unloading every article of their cargoes, and make them pay a toll of 12 per cent thereon. The schooner Victory, of New-York, left this port a few days ago, with a cargo of cotton, for New-Orleans, the duties on which at Mobile, amounted to 1,140 dollars. The sloop Castor, laden with stores for the troops at this place, and goods for the Choctaw factory, has been detained since the middle of last month, under the pretext that some of the papers are wanting to enable them to lay the duties."
The Emperor of Russia has suppressed the Imperial Seminary for the reception of young ladies, founded by the Empress Elizabeth on the same model as the convent of St. Scyr in France. In the preamble of his edict, he declares, that those funds may be used to greater advantage, if applied to the education of those youths who are intended to serve their country—and that the education of a female, being limited to domestic management, she will learn it sooner in her father's house, than in a sumptuous establishment, where it is vainly attempted to teach the sciences, the knowledge of which nature forbids them.
Amidst the details of battles we are informed of the future destiny of the Louvre. The emperor has declared to consecrate it entirely to the service of literature. The French say that in a tower of this edifice, Charles V. established the first public library in France, if not in all Europe. That upon the death of Charles it contained about 900 volumes which Henry VI. of England violated. That Henry IV. again appropriated it for valuable collections in the arts. But, say the French, other times, other cases. It is now to be the place of the imperial library, which already contains 300,000 printed volumes, 70,000 manuscripts, 30,000 engravings, 40,000 bronze medals, and 30,000 medals in gold. Napoleon has assigned this library for the Louvre, which first received its gift from Charles V. the wise and eloquent, five hundred years from the present time. Filled with the great designs which employ Henry IV. he wishes to collect, as he did, under his own eyes, and within the enclosures of his own palace, all the monuments of the sciences and of the arts, obtained by his arms, perfected and arranged under his government. The Museum of Painting will still occupy the Great Gallery, and a new structure will be added to the Palace for the Statues. The other collections will be accommodated, so that these immense treasures of the Louvre, secured by guards, might never be endangered in the night by being in the palaces inhabited by men. [Salem Reg.]
Philadelphia, May 18.
A gentleman passenger in the ship Louisiana, now in the river, came up to town last evening, and informs us, that they left Marseilles the 2d April. He has on board, if he recollects rightly, the 68th or 69th bulletin, containing advices

of a fresh engagement between the Russians and French in which the latter claim the victory. This action is said to have taken place, in the neighbourhood of Koningsburg, which place was invested. As we already have accounts from Paris of the 30th March, and from Bordeaux of the 4th of April, both silent as to this event, we apprehend there must be some mistake in this report. The gentleman also informs, that accounts were received at Marseilles of an advantage obtained over the Russians by the Turks.
Philadelphia, May 19.
Extract of a letter from Barbadoes, dated April 11.
"Besides the news which the papers contain, we have nothing, except the report of a French squadron being momentarily expected at Martinique with a reinforcement of troops for that island and Guadeloupe. We have one 98, and four 74's, besides frigates, so that we have nothing to fear."
From Bilboa, March 24. [received at Marbhead.]
"Our chief purpose is to inform you, that some time ago, in consequence of an order, the quarantine was reduced to a few days, but unfortunately soon after, an American vessel arrived at Alicante, from Barnstable, on board of which were found two sailors with the highest symptoms of the yellow fever. In consequence, a severe order was issued from the king himself, that all vessels coming from the U. States, should perform a strict quarantine of 40 days. At first it was reported and believed generally, that the cargoes could not be landed, or the captains permitted to visit the Lazaretto; but upon further information, we were assured, that the cargoes might be discharged, and the masters be privileged as before."
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, dated April 1.
"The commerce of this country is much more shackled now than ever it was during the latter time of Dessaline's despotic reign. By a decree of General Christophe, the price of coffee, throughout his jurisdiction is fixed at 25 sons and it must be purchased from Government only. The planters are not permitted to dispose of it to individuals—Beef, Pork, Wine, Oil, Soap, Gin, with several other articles usually shipped to this country, are selling for less than cost in America. In fact, I do not see any thing short of ruin staring those in the face who are so wild as to adventure to this country in its present distracted state. The coast has been clear of privateers of late, and vessels dropping in every few days. Petion is much more favorable to commerce than the petty tyrants who commands here."
A London paper of the 2nd of April has been received at New-York, containing no intelligence of importance. The Duke of Richmond has been appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Various reports of an armistice and probable pacification between the French and the Russians prevailed at London.
Philadelphia, May 16.
A letter from an American gentleman at Port-au Prince, to his friend in this city, of the 22nd April, states, that a battle had been fought, within a few miles of that place, between the parties of the North and South, in which the former had been defeated, and driven farther North—and that it was expected a few days would put a period to the reign of Christophe.
MARTINSBURG, May 29.
At a meeting of a number of the members of the Bar of Jefferson, Berkeley and Frederick in Martinsburg on the 26th of May 1807, it was unanimously
Resolved, that in testimony of their high respect for the memory of their departed brother, PHILIP P. WILSON, and of their regret for his loss, the members of the Bar will wear a scarf of black crape on the left arm for the space of one month.
N. B's "Chapter on Accidents" has been received, we are sorry its contents are not sufficiently interesting to our readers, as to obtain publicity. Any thing worthy of our columns shall receive respectful attention.
It is very generally admitted, that our public roads want mending, especially the dangerous chasm that is too apparent, midway of the bridge. Humanity shud-
ders for the traveller, and every one who passes on horse back or in carriage certainly does it in imminent peril, if not at the risk of life. No doubt, the proper authority will contemplate the reparation.
Communication for information.
Man is naturally an inquisitive Being, and for information sake, a correspondent wishes to know, whether the celebrated General Moreau was ever in America?—The public prints did announce his arrival; that the citizens of Philadelphia gave him a public dinner, and that he had resided at the elegant villa of the late Robert Morris, Esq. on the banks of the Delaware, opposite to Trenton. The battle of Lodi was also publicly displayed, to give celebrity, we presume, to the great warrior. There was also an account published, that General Moreau had left America, and had arrived in Lisbon, with his suit, to take an active part in the great movements in the old world. Some again say, that Moreau never was in America, and that, incognito , the combined armies, against the French, are immediately under his direction. An answer from our intelligent correspondents, on these subjects, is respectfully solicited by many.
The circuit court for the Virginia district met the 22nd inst. at Richmond. At this term it is expected will come on the important trial of Aaron Burr, unquestionably the most interesting, which has occurred since the establishment of the General Government.—Some days, it is presumed, will elapse before any material step will be taken in this case. The Grand Jury will be probably empanelled the first day of the term, and bills laid before them.—If sufficient evidence is then offered, and they are judged by them to be true bills, still it is most likely that time will be allowed for the full attendance of witnesses before the trial is entered upon. Messrs. Eaton, Truxton, Bollman and Swartwout, with others have already passed on to Richmond, but we have not heard of the arrival of General Wilkinson, a witness, we should suppose, whose attendance will be indispensable. Equally so will probably be that testimony which relates to the alleged overt acts committed on Blannerhasset's Island. It is supposed that Gen. Wilkinson has taken a water passage to the Atlantic states. If this is so, it will render the time of his arrival uncertain. From all these circumstances the public will probably be under the necessity of exercising their patience for some time.
[Nat. Int.]
Charleston, May 9.
The following is a copy of the answer of the Commander of the British sloop of war, Driver, to the letter of Captain Kalteisen, which appeared in the City Gazette of Monday last.—
[copy.]
H. M. S. DRIVER,
Rebellion Roads, Charleston, May 3, 1807.
Sir—I have received your letter; and having some doubts as to the authority by which it was written I thought proper to satisfy myself on that head before I should reply. By the threat it contains, you appear, like your government, to have something to learn. A British subject knows too well how to respect and obey the laws of his own country, to offer, intentionally, an outrage to those of others, when once they are known to be so, but I have to observe the Proclamation you mentioned to have been issued in May, 1807, I know nothing of; of that which was issued in May, 1806, I have only to say, that so far from being either creditable or becoming in the President of a country, wishing to be ranked amongst the civilized nations of the world, it would in the opinion of every liberal and enlarged mind, have disgraced even the sanguinary pen of a Robespierre, or the most miserable petty state of Barbary. It appearing that the supposed offence is to be rendered by a repetition of the circumstances complained of, and that on those who, so far from having any thing to do with the supposed aggression, were not even on the American coast, at the time.—And as Captain Whitby's trial may, probably at this moment be pending, with the concurrence of the United States, and the proclamation resting on his being brought to justice, it ought to have been thought of.
However, as my proceeding to sea, comes within the limits of my Intention, according to the orders I am under, I shall do so whenever the pilot thinks proper—which orders have for their view the advantage of the American flag, as well as the protection of the British. But I must observe, that the difficulty that
we experienced in obtaining a sufficient quantity of water for the purposes I wish, obliges me to have recourse to such methods as are completely within my power which I otherwise should not have thought of. In the mean time it is necessary to inform you, that his majesty's ship under my command, is at all times ready to resist, and punish, any insult that may be offered to the flag she has the honor to bear, to the last drop of blood that shall remain, of the dutiful and loyal subjects of a beloved sovereign, and an exalted country.
I have the honor to be,
Sir, your humble servant,
(Signed)
Wm. LOVE.
To captain Kalteisen, &c. &c.
Port Johnson, S. C.
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ON THE ART OF THINKING. Cast out all wild and extravagant thoughts, all vain and fantastical imaginations. Suffer not your thoughts to roam upon things that never were, and perhaps never will be; to give you a visionary pleasure in the prospect of what you have not the least reason to hope, or a needless pain in the apprehension of what you have not the least reason to fear. The truth is, next to a clear conscience and a sound judgment, there is not a greater blessing than a regular and well-governed imagination; to be able to view things as they are, in their true light and proper colours; and to distinguish the false images that are painted on the fancy, from the representations of truth and reason. For how common a thing is it for men, before they are aware, to confound reason and fancy, truth and imagination together? To take the flashes of the animal spirits for the light of evidence? and think they believe things to be true or false, when they only fancy them to be so? and fancy them to be so, because they would fain have them so! Not considering that mere fancy is only the ignis fatuus of the mind; which often appears brightest, when the mind is most covered with darkness; and will be sure to lead them astray, who follow it as their guide. Near akin to these are:
Romantick and chimerical thoughts. By which I mean that kind of wild fire, which the briskness of the animal spirits sometimes suddenly flashes on the mind, and excites images that are so extremely ridiculous and absurd, that one can scarce forbear wondering how they could get admittance. These random flights of the fancy are soon gone; and herein differ from that castle building of the imagination before mentioned, which is a more settled amusement, but these are too incoherent and senseless to be of long continuance; and are the maddest sallies, and the most ramping reveries of the fancy that can be. I know not whether my reader understands now what I mean; but if he attentively regards all that passes through his mind, perhaps he may hereafter by experience.
Repeat all impure and lascivious thoughts which taint and pollute the mind; and though but from men, are known to GOD, in whose eyes they are abominable. Our Saviour warns us against these as a kind of spiritual fornication , and inconsistent with that purity of heart which his gospel requires.
Take care how you too much indulge gloomy and melancholy thoughts . Some are disposed to see every thing in the worst light. A black cloud hangs hovering over their minds; which, when it falls in showers through their eyes, is dispersed; and all within is serene again. This is often purely mechanical, and owing either to some fault in the bodily constitution, or some accidental disorder in the animal frame. However, one that consults the peace of his own mind will be upon his guard against this, which so often robs him of it.
On the other hand, let not the imagination be too sprightly and triumphant . Some are as unreasonably exalted, as others are depressed; and the same person at different times often runs into both extremes; according to the different temper and flow of the animal spirits. And therefore the thoughts, which so eagerly crowd into the mind at such times, ought to be suspected and well guarded; otherwise they will impose upon our judgments and lead us to form such a notion of ourselves and of things, as we shall soon see fit to alter, when the mind is in a more settled and sedate frame.
Before we let our thoughts judge of things, we must set reason to judge our thoughts; for they are not always in a proper condition to execute that office. We do not believe the character which a
man gives us of another, unless we have a good opinion of his own; so neither should we believe the verdict which the mind pronounces, till we first examine whether it be impartial and unbiased; whether it be in a proper temper to judge, and have proper lights to judge by. The want of this previous act of self judgment , is the cause of much self deception and false judgment.
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"No degree of wit and learning, no progress in commerce, no advances in the knowledge of Nature, or in embellishments of art, can ever thoroughly tame that savage, the natural human heart without religion. The art of social life may give a sweetness to the manners and language, and induce, in some degree, a love of justice, truth and humanity; but attainments derived from such inferior causes are no more than the semblance and the shadow of the qualities derived from pure Christianity."
STRAYED from the plantation of the subscriber on Back-Creek, (formerly Harper's and Murry's mill place) on Tuesday evening the 19th inst. a dark brown mare, nine years old, between 15 and 16 hands high, shod before, trots and paces, has never been docked, but has the hair on her tail cut. Also a bay mare, about six years old, about 16 hands high, shod before, and had half of a shoe on one of her hind feet, and is a natural trotter. I will give a reward of four dollars to any person who will return the above creatures to me, or two dollars for either of them.
JOHN GARVER:
May 29, 1807.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a petition will be presented to the County Court of Jefferson, at the next July Court to be held for the said County, for the discontinuance of the following road, commencing at the forks of the Shepherd's-Town road at the corner of Robert Sherley's field, and running from thence over the lands of Jarvis Sherley, Majr. George Washington's heirs, and others, to Charles-Town.
May 29, 1807.
Wanted to hire,
A PERSON capable of doing the work of a small Family; who will find an easy place, and liberal wages. Apply at this Office.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that they have just commenced the Tinning business at the house of Mr. Wm. Sommerville, next door to the printing Office.—They intend also to work in sheet iron.—The business will be carried on in an extensive manner by them, all demands therefore, in their line, can at any time be complied with.
JAMES ROTHROCK. WILLIAM MAKEN.
May 29, 1807.
WHEREAS my son John Baker, jun. has without any just cause, left me; and his conduct towards me has been improper. I do hereby notify the public, that I will not in future be answerable for any contract which he may make; neither will I allow any credit for any money he may hereafter collect now due to me. Those who are indebted to me, are therefore cautioned against making him any payments on my account.
JOHN BAKER, sen'r.
Martinsburg, May 29, 1807.
INFORMATION WANTED.
HEIR AT LAW of George Spence, formerly of St. Mary-Axe, London, Merchant, who died 1773.—If any person can give information as to JOHN RUSSEL SPENCE, son of the said George Spence, (supposed to have died in Virginia, 1793,) or of MARY ANN HUNTER, widow, or ELIZABETH SPENCE, the daughters of the said George Spence, and Annuitants of His Grace Charles Duke of Queensbury and others, under their fathers will, so as the Heir at Law of said George Spence may be ascertained, will be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, by applying to Mr. J. H. Gibson, Solicitor, 9, Lombard-Street, London.
Printers in the U. S. will please to insert the above a few times, particularly those in the Southern States.

New Cash Store.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his acquaintances and the public in general, that he has just opened a handsome assortment of FRESH GOODS (at his dwelling house in Shepherd's-Town.) He deems it unnecessary to particularize each article which comprises his assortment, suffice it to say, it consists almost of every article that is most useful and plain (both of Dry Goods and Groceries;) he also has a large quantity of most excellent Potter's Ware, of a better quality than any ever offered for sale in this place before. He assures his friends and acquaintances that the whole of his Goods have been laid in on the very lowest terms, and as he is positively determined to sell very Cheap for Cash or Country Produce, they may with confidence call on him for CHEAP BARGAINS.
BENJAMIN BOYDSTONE. Shepherd's-Town, May 8, 1807.
Cheap Groceries.
E. & T. FINLEY,
No. 45, Howard-Street,
HAVE on hand an extensive assortment of Groceries and Liquors, which they offer for sale at reduced prices for cash.
Having experienced considerable inconvenience from the general credit heretofore given, they are induced to decline it—and will therefore after the first of May next, sell for cash, or produce only. This arrangement will enable them to make all their purchases for cash—and they flatter themselves they will be able to sell so much below the usual credit prices, as will be considered an object worthy of attention.
They will exert themselves to make it the interest of all who wish to make purchases for cash, to give them a call—Orders from a distance will be particularly attended to.
They will continue to purchase Flour and Whiskey as usual, and receive all kinds of produce, on storage or to sell on commission.
Baltimore, May 1, 1807. [2m]
Cheap Spring Goods.
THE subscriber informs his friends and customers, that he has received from Philadelphia, and is just opening, a very elegant assortment of
Fresh fancy Goods,
Consisting of, in part, a great variety of Calicoes uncommonly cheap, Spionett, Leno and Cambric Muslins, Leno Shawls and Dimities, a handsome assortment of Broad Lace, Spionett Sleeves, quite a new stile, Extra long French and English Silk Gloves, Kid and York Tan ditto, Fashionable Split and Satin straw Bonnets, Leghorn ditto, Cheap Indian Muslins, Plaid and Changeable Lutecungs, cotton Casimores and Nankeens, Silk and Cotton Hose, Madrass and Bandanno Handk'fs, Silk and Cotton Chambroy Muslin, Morocco & Kid Slippers, Gentlemen's Beaver Hats, Leghorn and Chip ditto, very elegant Quilting for vest patterns, President's and Constitution Cords, very Cheap Irish Linens, Sheetings and Ticklingburgs very Cheap, also Bar-Iron, Castings and Steel, Nails of all sizes, Waldron's double prime Cradling Scythes, Grass Scythes and Cutting Knives, a quantity of Long's best Sickles, a large quantity of excellent old Rye Whisky, distilled by M. Billmire. Also on hand two Thousand pounds of excellent green Coffee and six hogsheads New-Orleans Sugar, Flax, and very Cheap Teas. Those Goods having been purchased very low for Cash, are now offered for sale on terms that will be pleasing to purchasers.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, May 8, 1807.
A Miller Wanted.
THE subscriber wishes to employ a man of industrious habits and good character, who is well acquainted with the Milling business.
STEPHEN SNODGRASS. Back-Creek, May 15, 1807.
Fresh Spring goods.
THE subscribers respectfully informs their Friends (Customers at a distance) and the Public in general that they have just received and are now opening at their store in Shepherd's-Town—(By the Market House) A handsome assortment of
Fresh Spring Goods,
among which are
Best superfine Calicoes, very handsome, Common and low price ditto, Superfine Cambricks, ditto low-price, Ladies Fashionable Robes, richly embroidered,
ditto Shawls, ditto, A handsome selection of Leno Muslins, French Cambric, and French plain Lawn for Caps,
A handsome assortment broad Thread Lace,
ditto white and ditto black, Patent do. Ladies and Misses Silk and ditto Cotton Sandal Hose,
Ladies Extra long English and French Silk Gloves,
ditto ditto white Kid & York Tan, do. Gentlemen white Kid & white Silk ditto,
Best superfine Dimities, ditto low price, Superfine 4-4 Irish Linens, low-priced ditto, and 5-4 Sheetings,
Best strong bleached Ticklingburg, Low price ditto and 4-4 German Linens,
Russia Sheetings, ditto Duck, ditto Dowlas and ditto Drilling,
A great variety of Cheap Muslins, Fashionable Split straw and Leghorn Bonnets,
Best superfine London Broad Cloths, Second and third Quality ditto,
Best Superfine London Casimores, President's and Constitution Cords,
Velvets and Fancy Cords, Cotton Casimores, English and India Nankeens,
Gentlemen Silk and Cotton Hose, Bandanno and Madrass Handkerchiefs,
Silk and Cotton Chambroy Muslins, Ladies Morocco and Kid Slippers,
Gentlemen's nice imported Hats, ditto country made ditto,
ditto Marseilles, Muslin nett and Fanet Vest Patterns,
And a few handsome Printed East-India Counterpains, warranted, fast colors.
Also on hand a few very Cheap English Silver Watches,
A large supply of Bar-Iron, Plow Molds, Steel and Castings, Soap and upper Leather, Nails of all sizes, China, Glass, Queens, Stone and Tin Ware,
with a complete assortment of Fresh Teas of the first Quality, Groceries, Saddlery, Hardware, Paints, Brushes, Oil, Patent and other Medicines;
a large quantity of old Whisky, distilled in Maryland out of pure rye. The whole of those Goods have been bought on low terms, and it will be an object to purchasers at a distance to call and see them; (as well as those immediately in this Neighbourhood) as we are selling them uncommonly Cheap.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, April 17, 1807.
P. S. They continue to pay the highest price in Cash for HIDES and SKINS.
A LARGE and very EXTENSIVE
Assortment of Suitable
GOODS.
For the present and approaching seasons, just received from Philadelphia, and finished opening, are now offered for sale by the subscribers, unusually low in price, for cash, country Produce or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
Their assortment, in part, consists of the following articles:
200 Pieces assorted India Muslins, uncommonly cheap,
150 — American and English Chintzes and Calicoes,
30 — 4-4 Irish Linens, low priced,
20 — Assorted coloured Flannels,
15 — ditto ditto Coatings,
10 — Coloured Planes of a superior quality,
Bennet Cords handsomely ast. and cheap,
ditto for Vest-shapes neatly figured,
Tabby Velvets for ditto nice patterns,
Constitution Cords, Velvets, Corduroys and Thicksets, very cheap,
Superfine Broad and Forest Cloths, a Handsome and cheap assortment,
Blankets, Duffle and Rose, cheap for the quality,
Superfine Bath Coatings, for ladies riding dresses,
Kersey Moleskin, Fancy stout Satinett,
Casimores, a handsome assortment,
Full'd Hose, a large assortment,
Lamb's wool ditto Welsh knit,
ditto Gloves, of a good quality,
Broad Laces, a handsome asst. & cheap,
Velvet Fancy tinsel'd Bands & Wreaths,
Fancy Bullion and Spangled Shoe-bows, very cheap,
Very fine Linen Cambricks, cheaper than usual,
9-8 Irish Sheetings, Bed Tickings,
Apron Checks, very cheap and good,
Fine Dowlas Linens and Britannas,
Bandanno and Madrass Handkerchiefs,
Damask camel's-hair & Cambric Shawls, new fashioned,
Black and White Gauzes, fine & cheap.
ALSO,
A general assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware,
All of which will be sold on such terms as must please the purchaser.
F. NADEBOUSCH, & Co.
Martinsburg, December 5, 1806.
Berkeley, ss.
April Court, 1807.
Philip C. Pendleton and David Hunter, Executors of Philip Pendleton, dec'd, Complainant,
AGAINST
James Breathed, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, James Breathed, 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 said James Breathed do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June 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, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 17th of February last, Negro Charity, about 29 years old, dark complexion, with a wen over her right eye, and one joint of her right big toe cut off. She was seen at Absalom Miller's, on the 26th of February. Any person securing her in jail or delivering her to me, shall receive five dollars reward.
SMITH SLAUGHTER. Jefferson County, March 20, 1807.
ALL those that purchased goods at the sale of Ann Henshaw, dec'd. are hereby informed, that their notes became due on the first instant, and that if they are not discharged immediately they will be put in the hands of a proper officer for collection. All those who have any demands against said estate are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated for settlement.
WILLIAM S. HENSHAW, Exr. May 8, 1807.
WHEREAS I purchased of John Lyle, son of Capt. John Lyle deceased, about two years past a Tract of Land containing thirty four acres, I received a Deed for the said Land, and gave Bonds for the purchase money, I have paid off all the Bonds, but one, which is due the first day of this month—since that time I have been informed that the said Land was Mortgaged, in or about the year 1791 by the said John Lyle dec'd, and as I am determined not to discharge the said Bond until the said Mortgage is satisfied, I hereby forewarn all persons whatsoever from taking an assignment on the said Bond.
JAMES WRIGHT. May 8, 1807.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 6th instant, a Negro man Named PHILIP, about five feet nine inches high, stout made, a small lump on one of his ribs, and a scar on his upper lip occasioned by the kick of a Horse, of a yellowish Complexion and a down look, being the same I purchased some time ago of Joseph Minghini. Any person, securing the said negro in prison and Giving me notice thereof or delivering to me, shall receive the above reward.
JOHN BURNS, sen. Berkeley County, May 8, 1807.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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