Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1806-11-07 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 25 of Volume VIII.]
FRIDAY, November 7, 1806.
[WHOLE No. 389.]
THE subscriber offers his sincere thanks to all those who have been pleased to favour him with their custom since his commencement in business, and assures them that he is determined to merit a continuance of their patronage.
He has just received a neat and general assortment of GOODS , Suited to the present and approaching season,
which he will positively retail at as low rates as any other person.
AMONG HIS LATE PURCHASES ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
 Elegant Tabby Velvet Vest-Shapes, Gentlemen's Gloves, (lamb's wool)  Leno Muslin Shawls, Cambric Muslins well assorted, and uncommonly low.  Extra Long Silk Gloves, all colours, Leghorn and Chip Bonnets, trimmed, Superfine Brown Coating, &c. &c. &c. 
He will keep a constant supply of Bell's CROCKS, JARS, &c.
Highest price given for RYE, CORN, OATS, &c.
LEVI PRICE. Martinsburg, October 31, 1803.
CUT NAIL Manufactory.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he now has a MACHINE in operation, in the town of Martinsburg, for the purpose of cutting Nails of all sizes. He will dispose of them at a lower price than they are retailed in any store in this country, and engages that they shall be quite as good; He will always keep on hand a quantity of Hammered Nails also. He has been at considerable expense in obtaining the above Machine, and he hopes all who are friends to home manufactures, and who wish to buy their Nails low, will encourage him.
He will take country produce, at cash prices, in exchange for Nails.
JOHN GUSEMAN. October 31, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber for the services of his Horse
CLYTO.
last season, are requested to make immediate payment, as it is impossible for him to wait much longer.
WILLIAM BENTLEY. October 31, 1806.
CHEAP FALL and WINTER
GOODS.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening, a handsome assortment of GOODS , suitable for the present and approaching season, which have been purchased at very reduced prices, and selected with care from the latest arrivals; he can therefore recommend them to his friends, and all those who wish to purchase goods on reasonable terms, as they will be sold unusually low for cash or approved of country produce.
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
FOR SALE, A FULL SET OF DOBSON'S EDITION OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA.
Apply at the office of the Intelligencer.
THE Subscribers for the support of a Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the county of Berkeley, are hereby respectfully notified, that one moiety of their subscriptions will become due on the 6th of this present month, when it is hoped they will be prepared to discharge the same. Those gentlemen, in whose hands subscription papers were placed, are appointed to collect them, and are requested to use diligence in their several districts.
W. PENDLETON. October 3, 1806.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE Tract of lime-stone LAND, containing about 260 acres, lying on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, and adjoining the stone house tavern place; there is about 160 acres cleared and under good fence, and the balance clothed with excellent timber; 4 acres of meadow are made, & 12 more could be made, which may be watered with a wheel. The improvements are a comfortable dwelling house with a good kitchen adjoining, smoke house, and other convenient out houses: There is also on the premises an excellent new barn, 24 by 65 feet, within 20 yards of the water; a good apple orchard, and various kinds of other fruit trees. This tract of land is level, and in other respects well adapted to farming; it is in sight of the road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, and about 12 miles from each place. Any person wishing to purchase can know the terms by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
HUGH DAVIDSON. September 19, 1806.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 30th day of March, 1804, executed to the subscriber by John Dixon, for the purposes therein mentioned, will be sold at public auction, on the premises for cash, on Saturday the 25th day of October next, a TRACT OF LAND, containing four hundred acres, more or less, situate in the county of Jefferson, about one and an half miles from Charles Town; being the same tract of land that was sold and conveyed to the said John Dixon by the late Giles Cook, dec.
HEZEKIAH BEALL, Trustee. September 26, 1806.
FOR SALE.
A TRACT OF LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance v. timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomac river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate lime-stone quality; and is situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomac river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 13 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK. April 18, 1806.
THE partnership of Meminger & Cooper dissolved the seventh inst. Those indebted to them and those having claims against them are desired to settle with either of the subscribers as soon as possible. The business will be continued by ALEXANDER COOPER, with whom we solicit the continuance of particular customers.
THEODORE MEMINGER, ALEXANDER COOPER. Martinsburg, October 10, 1806.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by KENNEDYS & RAGAN. Hagerstown, June 5, 1806. [11]
For Sale,
That VERY ELIGIBLE STAND for Business,
The House and Lot,
late the property of Jeremiah Evans, and now under rent to Levi Price, at 150 dollars per annum. For terms apply to
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
Nicholas Roush, jun
HATTER.
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he is now carrying on the HATTING business, in the house between Mr. James Faulkner's Store and Mr. E. Grabam's Tavern, where he will always keep on hand, all kinds of gentlemen's, ladies' and children's Hats, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms. He will be thankful for any orders in his line—and engages that every thing shall be done to give satisfaction to his customers.—He will give the highest price for all kinds of Fur.
He will take as an Apprentice to the Hattin business, an active lad, from 14 to 15 years of age. Martinsburg, October 24, 1806.
I want to purchase a quantity of
RYE.
To be delivered at Mr. Daniel Buckius's distillery, or at my house in Martinsburg, for which cash will be given.
JOHN POISAL. October 10, 1806.
We are indebted to an intelligent friend at New-Orleans, for the following dispassionate survey of the condition of the new acquired territory and subjects of the United States. It cannot have escaped the notice of the most superficial observer of political events, that whatever may have been the extent of the embarrassments and dangers of our relations in that quarter, they have all originated in the folly or proceeded from the imbecility of the Administration. [Phil. Gaz.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Fort Adams to his friend in New-Orleans, dated September 1, 1806.
"I suspect that the Spanish Natchitoches story will be like the shearing of the hogs. Not a word since the last mail, in addition to the troops and garrisons advanced against the enemy. Major Francis Jones, and captain Kerby, have left this in company on Friday last, for Natchitoches. If your government always acted from a correct mind and sound judgment, it might be a matter of wonder and conjecture what took him there; but we must in these days take things as they are. My reason for believing that all this mountain in labour will bring forth a mouse, is that a number of dispatches have been forwarded from the War Office to the Commanding Officer at Natchitoches—Our administration would not dare to continue the orders as originally given for the government of the Commanding officer at that place. Wilkinson is not arrived, nor have we any information respecting him."
NEW-ORLEANS, August 26.
DEAR SIR,—You have without doubt learned by the public prints that in the month of February last a detachment of the little garrison of Natchitoches on our western frontier, was ordered to dislodge a Spanish party which had taken post near the old boundary line, and drive them back near forty miles across the river Sabine. Capt. Turner, who commanded the detachment, effected the object entrusted to him, and without shedding blood compelled the small Spanish force opposed to him, to retire within the limits prescribed to it—it was natural to expect that such an insult would be resented on the part of Spain, as the country which her troops were obliged to
retreat from, has ever been considered by her as a part of the Mexican Dominions, and comprehended within the limits of the Province of Texas. The line of demarcation was however never traced between Louisiana and that province, and at the cession of this country to the United States, its limits being every where undefined, a door was thereby left open to extravagant pretensions on our part, which have produced on the part of Spain a resolution to adhere with invincible obstinacy to every thing which she thought belonged to her, or by the tame surrender of which her rights or honor could be affected. This state of things and the late insults offered to her troops and authority in being driven from a country, the possession of which she had always maintained in the time of the French government in this country (for during that period she always had a garrison at the Addies within 7 leagues of Natchitoches, and an advanced post within two leagues of it) have at length brought on a momentous crisis. The governor of Monterey, a city to the westward of the Rio Grande, having assembled the garrisons and troops in his neighborhood, put himself at their head, and marching with about 1500 men to Natchitoches had advanced from thence, and with 800 had crossed the Sabine, and taking possession of the country in dispute from which the Spanish troops were dislodged a few months since, now retaliates the insults offered to his country, and seems to threaten our frontier. At or shortly after the time when we compelled (in consequence of positive orders from the general government) the small Spanish party to retire beyond the Sabine, an exploring party was sent up the Red River by direction of the President with orders to penetrate to its sources, descending that river and the Mississippi. It must be acknowledged that this measure was imprudent and ill timed, for it could not be supposed the Spaniards would permit a party of 40 or 50 of our men to explore a contested country for the space of 300 or 400 leagues, when we had just expelled their troops from the country in our neighborhood; and what every one foresaw has now happened. A strong detachment of Spaniards was sent after our exploring Party with orders to compel them to return or take them prisoners, and by the last advices were within two days march of them—this detachment on its route entered the village of Cadeaux Indians, and finding our flag there flying, pulled it down and cut it in pieces without any opposition being made by the Indians whose attachment we have been fortunate enough to retain, and I fear it is the same case with all the other Indian nations in the neighborhood, the cause of which might probably be discovered in the unfortunate appointment of the Indian Agent at Natchitoches. The orders communicated by the general government to the commander of the troops in that place are positive and admit of no discretion, he must attack the Spaniards wherever he finds them on the east of the Sabine; and thus while we are negotiating in Europe about our Frontier in that quarter, while we peaceably permit them to hold a far more important possession on the Banks of the Mississippi in the West-Florida, which we also claim as a part of Louisiana, and which effectually cuts off all communication between New-Orleans and the Mississippi Territory, we run the risk of a war for a country of little value, a mere Pine barren, which we have not occupied since the Spaniards were dislodged, and while we are perfectly unprepared, expose the province to the horrors of Invasion.
Such conduct is extremely inconsistent, but when we reflect on our situation it is still more imprudent. Spain has strong garrisons in Pensacola and Mobile. Batan Rouge is fortified, and has likewise a garrison. The Mexican troops on our western, and those of Florida on our eastern frontier, are at least four times more numerous than those we can oppose to them, and we cannot concentrate our troops without leaving some important place totally defenceless—Thus, if the garrisons of Fort Adams and New-Orleans, (which are both very weak,) were to march to reinforce that of the Natchitoches, and we come to blows in that quarter, the Mississippi
Mr. W. Nichols

territory and all lower Louisiana would infallibly fall, should the governor of West Florida make a movement in their absence; and if we fall back from Natchitoches to defend the capital, the whole of the western part of the country to the banks of the Mississippi must fall a defenceless prey to the invader, and then the enemy can easily form a junction and dictate conditions to us. This is not all; at such a moment of danger we are actually without a government: the governor and secretary of the territory are both absent from it, the latter at the seat of government, the former in the Mississippi territory, and no measures are adopted to put us in a posture of defence. The return of the governor, whenever it may happen, will neither give energy to our councils, nor restore or inspire confidence in our strength and resources. He is irrecoverably lost in public opinion; and those he supposes his friends candidly confess that his removal is become necessary; that he has not the talents, or knowledge of mankind, requisite for a governor, and that their motives for supporting him have been merely to prevent the government from becoming contemptible in the eyes of the people by seeing the governor disrespected, and his measures (which they do not pretend to approve of) opposed and thwarted. Such is the sentiments of the very few who still apparently support him, but his conduct on many occasions is so very ludicrous and inconsistent, that all, whether pretended friends or open enemies, are forced to join in the general ridicule and laugh at him. Were the ill effects arising from this conduct and his want of system to be felt only by himself, it would be simply matter of pity to his real friends, if he has any, and sport to his enemies, but things have assumed a very serious appearance, and it will require prompt, efficacious and energetic measures in the general government to remedy them. The fear of hostilities with Spain last year, has procured us during the present, an addition of 6 or 7 companies of regulars to our different garrisons in the province; but however brave the troops, and however capable and well disposed the officers to maintain their country's glory and honor, what can their small force effect alone. (c) The militia, on which (if due care had been taken) they might have relied for support, has never been organized, even in the capital, and has never been I believe, assembled in any district of the province. There are in New Orleans, it is true, an immense number of militia, (b) whom the Governor delights to see attend him with all the pomp of military parade on Sunday's, but all these officers, with the exception of those belonging to the battalion of volunteers (whose numbers have never been complete, and who in the aggregate, never turned out 150 men on a review, (c) do not know the troops they are to command, and the men are equally unacquainted with their officers. On this subject, those whose duty it was to give the commanders of the militia orders to make them really useful, and afterwards see to the execution of them, must answer to their country; but in the mean time, the misfortunes which may happen from their neglect, are incalculable—they tend to lessen the confidence of the people in the government to which they were led to look for measures replete with wisdom, and for protection in moments of danger. Should the Governor, on his return to the territory, call on the militia to take up arms in defence of the province, it is supposed the call must be a mere matter of formality, as they are totally undisciplined, have no arms, and no measures have been hitherto taken to provide them in case of necessity—but it will afford a glorious opportunity for a proclamation, for general orders, for reorganizing his towering June and military garb, of late so much laughed at and ridiculed; and these proclamations and general orders, like those circulated before the last anniversary of our freedom, and like them sure to be forgotten on the day of trial, (d) may, by the patronage of his friends at the seat of government, still serve to deceive the people of the United States, and give them an idea of talents and energy in the Governor, to which he has no just pretensions.
NOTES.
(a) The Militia even in New Orleans have never been mustered. It is said they have been formed into companies and regiments on paper, and the adjutant general previous to his late tour in company with the governor to the Attacapas gave officers a lesson on the manual exercise—he did the same over in some other places on his way—but this is all the instruction the militia has ever had since the cession of Louisiana
to the United States. Yet the adjutant general receives from the people of this territory an annual salary of 1500 dollars, granted by the Legislative Council chosen by the President of the United States. The militia which in the time of Spain, was organized and found respectable by the Governor on his arrival here, has become almost annihilated, and at present can render no service whatever.
(b) Nothing tickled the Americans, (who frequented New Orleans in the time of the Spaniards) so much as the great number of militia officers who strutted there in uniform and who had no men to command; yet wonderful to tell their number is now doubled and they are equally without soldiers. This would have been a folly when attributed to Spaniards, but is doubtless the true point of wisdom when practised by ourselves.
(c) Statement of the number of the different companies of the battalion of Orleans volunteers who paraded and were to have been reviewed by the Governor on the 4th July last, when the Governor to use his own words was not to "deny himself the pleasure of reviewing on that auspicious day the battalion of Orleans volunteers" and when in the pride of heart he ventured to prophecy that "every officer, non-commissioned officer and private will repair, with pride and pleasure to the field of exercise."    Artillery company officers included  18    Rifle  do. 8    Fusiliers  do. 22    Rangers  do. 18    Montgomery Greens  do. 20    Chasseurs  do. 12    Dragoons  do. 8     106  
Yet this is the only organized body of militia in the Orleans Territory.
(d) That you may see the Governors theory illustrated by his practice, I subjoin one of the many general and regimental orders published for upwards of a fortnight before the 4th of July, with a comment on it well known to have been written by one of his best friends.
GENERAL ORDERS.
HEAD QUARTERS,
NEW-ORLEANS, 17th June, 1806.
The FOURTH of JULY next, being the anniversary of the Sovereignty and Independence of the U. S. of America, the commander in chief cannot deny himself the pleasure of reviewing on that auspicious day, the battalion of Orleans Volunteers—he directs, therefore, that the several companies attached to the said Battalion assemble, equipped for duty, at five o'clock in the morning, in front of the Old Custom House, where they will be formed in line and marched to the square of the Principal, at which place they will be reviewed by the commander in chief at six o'clock.
Every officer, and non-commissioned officer and private, will on this occasion repair with pride and pleasure to the field of exercise. The day we shall celebrate is the birth day of our country, and should be consecrated to festivity and gratitude. Every friend to humanity, every lover of mankind, must be pleased with the events which it produced. It rescued our country from oppression and made us a free, happy prosperous people.—During the contest which ensued, many heroes bled, and many of our states were desolated—but the object in view could not be obtained at too dear a rate. Liberty and Independence are now the inheritance of every American citizen.—By courage and Union, these invaluable blessings were acquired, and by courage and union they will forever be preserved.
By order of the commander in chief.
WM. NOTT, Aid de-Camp.
"The battalion of New Orleans Volunteers was to have been reviewed in the morning of the 4th July, as the public were repeatedly informed by some very handsome general orders of the commander in chief, communicated by all our papers. The volunteers were expected on that day to "repair with pride and pleasure to the field of exercise." But when the day came, the commander in chief did not repair there himself to review them.—Unluckily about 7 o'clock in the morning there fell for about an hour a very severe shower of rain, which rendered the parade ground so inconvenient to the general and his troops, that all the general, regimental, battalion and company orders, published for a month by the aid-de-camp and adjutant general, colonels, adjutants and captains, to the delight of the public and the great advantage of the printing interests of this city, were all forgotten—washed away, like shreds of dirty paper in a kennel, by the rain.
"After the rain had subsided, the battalion of volunteers were paraded by Ma-
jor Du Bourg, on the principal square and went through a variety of military evolutions with that correctness and military stile that would do honor to any troops.
"A high mass and a te deum was sung both at the convent and cathedral church, notwithstanding the subsisting dissensions between their respective clergy.—His excellency the governor, always unwilling to give offence to any party, politely held a candle at both ceremonies."
Late and Important FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
PARIS, September 5.
M. Ruffin, chancellor of the French consulate in Russia, arrived yesterday from Petersburg, and brings intelligence, that in consequence of a change of ministers, the effect of the new principles adopted by the Russian government, and the extraordinary influence which the English party has obtained over the new cabinet, the treaty of the 30th of July has not been ratified.
Thus hostilities between France and Russia are about to recommence. The conquerors at Ulm and Austerlitz are again assembled under their standards, and approach the field of their triumphs. More powerful in numbers, more formidable than ever, by that organization which has never been equalled, they wait with impatience the impulse of the great soul which animates them.
However, nothing can induce us to presume, that a general continental war will be renewed.
In every event, the emperor, as well as the French people, are prepared for all chances, and this armies of his majesty will be found wherever it shall be necessary to combat for a durable and glorious peace.
September 6.
The treaty of peace between France and Russia has not been ratified by the emperor Alexander. It would be difficult to find out an excuse or a plausible reason in the laws of public or private morality, for this strange refusal. We see no pretext, nor even any subterfuge for ill faith. It cannot be alleged that the Russian plenipotentiary stepped beyond his authority. Never were powers more unlimited given, nor was there ever a promise to ratify a treaty more formal or more positive. A constant intelligence was remarked in the course of the negotiations between the courts of St. Petersburg and London, to advance, delay or break them off. The moment the treaty was signed, Mr. D'Oubril sent a courier publickly to London, to inform the Russian ambassador of what had just taken place. But this might be considered as the premature notification of a treaty which the imperial word naturally held out as ratified. In these circumstances, Russia made extraordinary levies; England, it was well known, was preparing expeditions; but still upon the imperial word, it was natural to believe that the treaty would be ratified; and the emperor Napoleon gave so far this testimony of confidence in the good faith of the emperor of Russia, that he directly issued orders for the cessation of all hostilities. This generous precipitancy reminds us of the sending back of the Russian prisoners to Paul I, and of those sent back to his son last campaign; this continuation of generosity forms a singular contrast to the perseverance of hostile sentiments which the emperors of Russia observe towards the emperor of the French, and would alone suffice to mark the difference of their causes.
The emperor Alexander may openly set forth the new grievances he has against France. Faithful to the principles of the treaty of Presburg, she has only completed its execution. The organization of the Germanic confederation was its inevitable consequence; it consecrated the independence of the states which composed it, irrevocably regulated their regulations and put them in harmony with their interests. This association has been long foreseen and called for, as essential to the future repose of Europe. The communications made in this respect between the members of the Germanic body had commenced several months prior to Mr. D'Oubril's mission to Paris. The compact was made known previous to the signature of the treaty of peace, and France was in the same attitude; she alone had a right to complain that a Russian division persisted in the occupation of a neutral territory.
For want of plausible reasons, we may seek for the secret motive of this rupture—we shall find it, however, to be no more dictated by the interest of
Russia, than it is by the laws of honor and justice.
For these fifteen years past a war has been carried on against France which has indeed often changed its name or its pretext; but the constant aim of which has been to lower or destroy the French power. However, the obstacles set against her have only served as steps to her elevation; the fate of arms has left no other bounds to her preponderance than her own moderation; such has been her fortune, that the most obstinate of her enemies saw peace as the only means of stopping the flight she had taken. At the time of the organization of the new ministry, there appeared under their auspices at London, a work in which this opinion was laid down in a spirit, which announced perhaps less the desire than the necessity of making peace.—Whilst the author reproached the former ministers with their inconsistency, their precipitation, their coalitions ill formed and ill conducted, he considered peace as the best means of one day attacking France with success of extinguishing by degrees her military spirit, of ruining the alliances and repairing the loss of her allies, of concerting more feasible designs and of waiting for more favorable occasions.
The Morning Chronicle of the 21st and 22d following the same principles, does not fear to affirm that no power is now able to attack the prosperity of France, and advises her enemies to adjourn their resentment. Thus, according to the most moderate writers, the English government would never see any thing in peace but a means of more advantageously making war. The negotiations they open would be snares; the olive-branch they hold out, a poison. Under such circumstances, with such enemies, France owes thanks to him, who penetrating their designs, has found means to secure himself against them. But, from the fatality ever attached to their plots, after revealing their secrets, they have again betrayed their cause. Their position is not more favorable than at the end of last war.
They have neither more skilful generals, better exercised soldiers, nor better concerted designs. If they again find allies on the continent, they devote them to certain ruin. The emperor Napoleon has read their thoughts; he has known how to avail himself of the advantage of his victory; he has been obliged to keep his military attitude; and happily for the future tranquility of Europe, those who wish only for truces; those who waited for his sleep, and can keep neither their word nor their treaties, will find him still more formidable than in the plains of Austerlitz.
LONDON, September 3.
It is reported, upon the authority of a private letter from Gibraltar, that the army of Massena has been defeated in Calabria, by the British forces and the Calabrian loyalists, who fought with great courage.
September 6.
BRITISH VICTORY.
The Gazette of yesterday contains a long and very interesting official account of a complete Victory obtained in Calabria by the British troops under General Stuart, over the French troops under General Regnier. The former consisted of 4798 soldiers, and marched to the attack; the latter of 7000, placed in an excellent position. The account says, "the prowess of the rival nations seemed fairly put at issue before the world, and the result was glorious to the British arms." A battalion under Col. Kempf, was directly opposed to the French favorite regiment 1st, Legere. "The two corps, at the distance of about one hundred yards, fired reciprocally a few rounds, when, as if by mutual agreement, the firing was suspended and in close compact, order and awful silence, they advanced towards each other, until their bayonets began to cross. At this momentous crisis, the enemy became appalled. They broke and endeavored to fly, but it was too late; they were overtaken with the most dreadful slaughter."
The enemy after being broken on their left, made an effort on their right to retrieve the day. At this instant a fresh British regiment had landed from Sicily, and joined in attack. "This was the last feeble struggle made by the enemy, who now, astonished and dismayed by the intrepidity with which they were assailed, began precipitately to retire, leaving the field covered with carnage. About seven hundred bodies of their dead have been buried upon the ground. The wounded and prisoners already in our hands (among which are Gen. Compere and an Aid-de-Camp, the 1st. Colonel of the Swiss regiment, and a long list of officers

of different ranks) amount to above one thousand. There are also above one thousand men left in Montelone and the different posts between this and Reggio, who have mostly notified their readiness to surrender whenever a British force shall be sent to receive their submission, and to protect them from the fury of the people. The peasantry are hourly bringing in fugitives, who were dispersed in the woods and mountains after the battle. In short, never was the pride of our presumptuous enemy more severely humbled, nor the superiority of the British troops more gloriously proved, than in the events of this memorable day.
"The total loss occasioned to the enemy by this conflict cannot be less than four thousand men."
"I am now beginning my march southward, preparatory to my return to Sicily, for which station I shall re-embark with the army, as soon as his Sicilian Majesty shall have arranged a disposition of his own forces to secure those advantages which have been gained by the present expedition."
"The scene of action was too far from the sea to enable us to derive any direct co-operation from the navy."
The British had 43 killed, and 282 wounded.
The French, after their defeat in Calabria, retired to Cassano where the head quarters of Massena were fixed, and where they were joined by the troops under Gen. Verdier. Nearly the whole of Calabria has been abandoned to the British. The insurrection there has assumed so formidable an aspect, that king Joseph has found it necessary to put himself at the head of one of the divisions of the army. To put a stop to the barbarities committed by the French upon the Calabrian Royalists, Gen. Stuart has threatened to retaliate upon the prisoners which the chance of war has thrown into his hands, amounting in number to upwards of three thousand.
The military preparations of Prussia are complete, and her armies concentrated.
Russia has ordered a new levy of one hundred and twenty thousand men. By this addition her army will be increased to nearly 600,000. She has 150,000 troops on the frontiers.
The French have taken possession of Trieste.
The French and Dutch troops have also entered Embden, and taken possession of it in the name of the king of Holland. The keys and the manuscripts were given up to them without the slightest resistance. King Louis is said to have demanded from the king of Prussia five millions of florins as a debt due to the republic, accompanied with a threat, in case of refusal, to invade Prussia with a Dutch army of 30,000 men, and a French force of 60,000, which France has agreed to furnish by treaty.
The Spanish Government, under the present aspect of political affairs, has found it necessary to put 50,000 troops in motion.
The Swiss cantons it was reported, will join the confederation of the Rhine.
NEW-YORK, October 23.
At a late hour last night, our Boat returned from the West Bank, where the ship Hardware, Law, from Liverpool, had arrived. By this arrival the editors of the New-York Gazette have in their power to present their readers with Important News, as late from London as the 3d ult.
The Hardware left Liverpool on the 4th, and sailed from the Rock the 6th of September—at which time, capt. Law says, it was currently reported, that Mr. Fox was dead, and that Lord Lauderdale was on his return to England, the Negotiations for Peace having been broken off.
The London papers state, that The last Hamburg mail brought accounts that Prussia has assumed a war-like attitude, and her armies are everywhere in motion. All absent generals have been ordered to Berlin, to receive their several commands. The rapacity of France is the cause assigned for these preparations. Bonaparte, it is said, had demanded the cession of East Friesland, Embden, and some other little corners of Prussia, to give them to the new king of Holland, and has sent his army to carry his views into effect.
It was confidently asserted, that the Russian negotiator, M. D'Oubril, has been completely duped by Talleyrand.—He was made to believe that the treaty with England was ready to be signed, and that any delay on his part, in signing a preliminary treaty for Russia, would be sacrificing the interests of his master.—
Within a few hours after he had signed the treaty, he discerned that he had been imposed upon, which was the cause of his setting off so precipitately from Paris for St. Petersburg.
The Emperor Alexander is said to be still favorable to Great-Britain. He has an army of 500,000 men; and their appeared to be some foundation for the report of a Northern Confederacy.
MARTINSBURG, November 7.
Liverpool dates to the 17th of September, have been received at New-York, in which it is positively asserted, that Mr. Fox was dead, and that Lord Lauderdale had actually arrived in London, without accomplishing the object of his mission.
It is with the sincerest pleasure that we announce to our fellow citizens, the arrival of Captain LEWIS, with his exploring party at St. Louis.
The president of the United States has received a letter from him dated at St. Louis, September 25, at which place himself, captain Clarke and their party arrived that day. They had passed the preceding winter at a place he calls Fort Clatsop, near the mouth of the Columbia River. They set out from thence on the 27th of March last, and arrived at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, May 10, where they were detained, until June 24, by the snows which rendered the passage over these mountains impracticable until then. He found it 2575 miles from the mouth of the Missouri to the great falls of that river, thence by land passing the Rocky mountains to a navigable part of the Kooskooske 340 miles, of which two hundred would admit good road, and one hundred and forty miles over tremendous mountains which for sixty miles are covered with eternal snows, then 73 miles down the Kooskooske into a south eastwardly branch of the Columbia, one hundred and fifty four miles down that to the main river of the Columbia, and then four hundred and thirteen miles to the Pacific, in all three thousand five hundred and fifty five miles from the mouth of the Missouri to the mouth of the Columbia. In this last river the tide flows one hundred and eighty three miles, to within seven miles of its great rapids, and so far would admit of large sloops; and from thence upwards may be navigated by bateaux and periaugers. He speaks of this whole line furnishing the most valuable furs in the world, and a short and direct course for them to the eastern coast of China; but that the greatest part of these would be from the head of the Missouri.—He says it is fortunate he did not send back from the head of the Missouri any part of his force, consisting of thirty one men, as more than once they owed their lives and the fate of the expedition to their numbers. One man of his party had died before he reached fort Mandan in one thousand eight hundred and four, every other one is returned in good health.
Captain Lewis expected to remain at Saint Louis some days to settle with his men, and would then set out for Washington by the way of Vincennes, Louisville, Abingdon, Pincastle, Staunton and Charlottesville. He is accompanied by the Great Mandan chief, who is on a visit to Washington. Captain Lewis speaks of his colleague, captain Clarke in the most affectionate terms, and declares his equal title to whatever merit may be ascribed in the success of his enterprise.
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LEXINGTON, October 8.
We stop the press to announce with sincere pleasure, the following Highly interesting intelligence.
ST. LOUIS Sept. 23, 1806.
DEAR SIR, Captains Lewis and Clark are just arrived, all in very good health. They left the Pacific Ocean the 23d of March last—they wintered there—They arrived there in last November there was some American vessels there just before their arrival. They had to back 160 miles from the head of the Missouri to Columbia river. One of the hands, an intelligent man, tells me the Indians are as numerous on the Columbia, as the whites are in any part of the U. States. They brought but one family of Indians, of the Mandan nation. They have brought several curiosities with them from the Ocean. The Indians are represented as being very peaceable. The winter was very mild on the Pacific. I am yours &c.
JOHN MULLAMPHY.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
The subscribers take this method of informing their friends and the public in general, that they are now opening at their Store in Shepherd's-Town, (just at the Market-House-Square, and immediately opposite to Mrs. Julianna Eckhart's Tavern.)
A LARGE AND MOST EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT OF
Seasonable Goods,
AMONG WHICH ARE:
 Best superfine and common Calicoes, ditto ditto Furniture  Elegant new patterns.  4-4 9-8 and 6-4 Plain and Figured Cambricks.  4-4 9-8 and 6-4 ditto and ditto Leno Muslins.  7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linnens, and 5-4 Irish Sheetings.  These are the cheapest Linnes we have had for seven years past. 
 Cambricks and narrow Dimities, Silk and Cotton Chambroy Muslins, Black Cambricks, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas.  Elegant Fancy Shawls, ditto ditto Muslins, Printed Velvets.  Constitution, President's, Bennett's and Queen's Cord.  Super Silk, Lamb's wool, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery. 
 Best Superfine and common Broad Cloths, ditto ditto Casimerees.  A variety of Stuff Goods.  Best Superfine Shirting Flannels.  Common and low priced white, yellow and red, ditto.  Best stout white, blue and green Kerseys, ditto blue and white mix'd ditto.  ditto drabb, mix'd and blue Plains.  Double twilled three point Blankets, very stout. 
 Rose and Striped ditto ditto.  Flushings, Coatings and Baizes.  Gentlemen's Nice Imported HATS.  A variety of new Fancy Goods, for Ladies.  Gentlemen's Fashionable Waistcoats, &c. &c. &c. 
Together with a general assortment of Bes: Liquors and Groceries, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery and Brass Wares.
THEY HAVE ALSO CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A LARGE SUPPLY OF Real good Soap and Upper Leather, Bar-Iron and Castings, Crowley and Blister STEEL, Cut and Wrought NAILS, of all sizes, Sheet-Iron, of every kind, Tin, Stone, Queen's, Glass and China Wares, Paints; Patent and other Medicines, &c. &c.
It is with pleasure they inform their customers and the public, that they never had a more extensive and complete assortment of Goods than at present; all which having been laid in on the very lowest terms, they are enabled to give all those who may be pleased to call on them (at the Market-House-Square) Far cheaper Bargains than ever.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
Shepherd's-Town, November 7, 1806.
P.S. They continue to take Grain of all kinds, and pay the highest price in Cash for HIDES and SKINS.
R Worthington, & Co.
Have received their Complete Assortment of
Fall, Winter and Fancy GOODS.
ALSO, A General Assortment of Groceries and Liquors, all of the best quality:
LIKEWISE, a large supply of Soap and Upper Leather,
All of which articles will be sold on the lowest terms for cash, or approved of country produce.
N. B. Cash given for Hides and Skins. Shepherd's-Town, November 7, 1806.
Night School.
NIGHT SCHOOL has commenced in the Stone School-House in this town. Those who wish to become scholars will please apply immediately.
JAMES MAXWELL. Martinsburg, November 7, 1806.
Berkeley County.
October Court, 1806. Mary Wilcox, Plaintiff.
AGAINST Robert Wilcox, Walter Turner and John Robinson, Def's.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Robert Wilcox and Walter Turner, not having entered 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 her Counsel, it is ordered, that said Robert Wilcox and Walter Turner do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in January 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.B.C.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Saturday the 22d inst. at the place where Henry Snyder, dec'd, lately lived, near Martinsburg, all the personal property of the deceased, consisting of NEGROES, a Waggon and Team of good strong Horses, some young Horses, Milch Cows and young Cattle—an eight day clock, a Desk and Chest of Drawers, with other Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a great variety of Farming Implements. Nine months credit will be allowed on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about eight o'clock.
SARAH SNYDER, Geo. COUCHMAN, Alex. DAUGHERTY, } Ex'rs November 7, 1806.
ON the night of the 30th of October, 1806, was taken from the pasture of the subscriber, living near Martinsburg; Berkeley County Virginia, a likely chestnut sorrel HORSE, about fifteen hands high, four years old last spring, a little white on each hind foot, his mane partly cut on the right side, a middling long dock, with the hair of his tail a little twirled. Any person, or persons, who shall apprehend the thief, so that he shall be justly prosecuted according to law, shall, for so doing, receive a reward of forty dollars; or, on giving information of said horse, so that the subscriber shall get him again, shall receive a reward of five dollars, exclusive of all reasonable charges.
GEORGE TABB.
November 7, 1806.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD
STRAYED or stolen from the plantation of the subscriber, near the mouth of Back Creek, Berkeley County, state of Virginia, on the 29th of October last, a White Mare, 3 years old, near 16 hands high, her mane hangs on the left side. Any person who will take up said mare and thief, shall have the above reward, and for the mare alone, ten dollars, and no questions will be asked.
WILLIAM RUNNER.
November 7, 1806.
Sale of Land.
TO be sold on the 20th inst. a TRACT of first-rate lime-stone Land, the property of Michael Pultz, sen. dec. containing two hundred and thirty-five acres, lying about three miles from Smithfield, Jefferson County, Virginia. The improvements are a good Dwelling House, with convenient Out-houses, and a good Barn; also, a number of excellent Fruit-Trees of various kinds. The terms of sale will be made known on the day; and a good title made to the purchaser. Due attendance will be given by
NICHOLAS SCHALL, and HENRY SYBERT, } Esqrs. November 7, 1806.

THE MORNING DREAM.
The following lines, wrote by the celebrated Cowper, will no doubt be read with much pleasure, especially when it is recollected, that the British government have lately abolished the Slave Trade.
'Twas in the glad season of spring, Asleep at the dawn of the day, I dream'd what I cannot but sing, So pleasant it seem'd as I lay. I dream'd that on ocean afloat, Far hence to the westward I sail'd While the billows high lifted the boat, And the fresh blowing breeze never fail'd.
In the secret a woman I saw, Such at least was the form that she wore, Whose beauty impressed me with awe, Never taught me by woman before. She sat, and a shield at her side Shed light like a sun on the waves, And smiling truely, she cry'd— "I go to make freemen of slaves."
Then raising her voice to a strain The sweetest that ever ear heard, She sang of the slave's broken chain, Wherever her glory appear'd. Some clouds which had over us hung Fled, chas'd by her melody clear, And methought, while she liberty sung, 'Twas liberty only to hear.
Thus swiftly dividing the flood, To a slave-cultur'd island we came, Where a deamon, her enemy stood, Oppression his terrible name. In his hand, as a sign of his sway, A scourge hung with lashes he bore, And stood looking out for his prey From Africa's sorrowful shore.
But soon, on approaching the land, That goddess-like woman he view'd, The scourge he let fall from his hand, With blood of his subjects imbrued. I saw him both sicken and die, And the moment the monster expir'd Heard shouts that ascended the sky, From thousands with rapture inspir'd.
Awaking, how could I but muse At what such a dream should betide? But soon my ear caught the glad news, Which serv'd my weak thought for a guide— That Britannia, renown'd o'er the waves, For the hatred she ever has shown To the black-sceptred rulers of slaves, Resolves to have none of her own.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public generally, that he has received and is now opening a large quantity of FALL and WINTER GOODS. Consisting of Cloths, Casimeres, Blankets, coloured and white Flannels, Devonshire Kersey, Coating, Hosiery, &c. also, a great variety of Fancy Articles, Calicos of the most handsome figures, Chambrey Muslins, Leao Muslin Veils, Caps and Handkerchiefs, elegant Damask Silk Shawls, camel's hair ditto, fine Lace and Edging, Knotted Fringe, Crapes, Lute strings, artificial Flowers, &c. &c. which he is determined to sell uncommonly cheap for cash, and requests that all those who wish to get bargains will be pleased to call on him. He has on hand Bar-Iron, Castings and Steel, home made Linen and twilled Bags. WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, October 10, 1806.
Fulling & Dying.
THE subscriber has erected a new Fulling Mill on Tucarora, (on the plantation formerly belonging to Wm. Patterson) about one mile and an half from Martinsburg, where he intends carrying on Fulling and Dying in all its various branches. He flatters himself, that from his long experience and close attention to business, to be able to satisfy all who may please to favour him with their custom. AARON HIBBERD. Berkeley County, the 9th mo. 6th, 1806.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton R A G S. At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
WHEREAS , Mary, my wife, hath left my bed and board, without any cause, and hath otherwise behaved herself in an indecent and improper manner; this is therefore to caution the public from crediting or in any manner dealing with her on my account, as I am determined to pay none of her contracts after this date. And every person is further cautioned against harbouring her, in any manner, at their peril. CHRISTOPHER BOWZER. September 26, 1806.
JOHN ALBURTIS, Has it in contemplation, if sufficiently patronized, to print an elegant edition of Addresses to Young Men, By JAMES FORDYCE. And for that purpose submits the following proposals to the consideration of all who feel for the welfare of the present and rising generation, whose happiness these Addresses are so admirably calculated to promote. TERMS:
The above Addresses shall be printed with an elegant and entirely new type, on good paper, in a duodecimo form, and will contain about 500 pages. They shall be neatly bound and lettered for $1.75—or $1.50 half bound, payable on delivery of the work. They shall be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, and finished without delay: TO THE PUBLIC.
THE present publisher, as a member of that class of the community, to which this highly valuable work is addressed, recommends it particularly to his young brethren—but every person who feels for the good of his country, and for the welfare of society, he doubts not, will consider it a duty to patronize a work of this kind. THE dispositions and manners of Young Men may be regarded as of the greatest consequence both to the present and future generations—An intercourse with those of worthy manners and dignified deportment, is evidently, much more efficacious in moulding the minds and directing the actions of others, than the highest authority, or the wisest example, of age. How deeply society will be affected, by the connections which Young Men shall form, and by the conduct which they shall hold, as they advance, it is not difficult to imagine; nor can it be necessary to prove, that, as the behaviour of individuals in their early days gives for the most part a turn to the rest, so from the character of our Youth in general, we may prognosticate favourably, or otherwise, concerning our own times, and those that shall more immediately succeed them. THE above work, tho' more particularly addressed to, and intended for, the improvement of the minds of Young Men, inculcates principles that would add dignity to age,—and be ornamental to the nature of either sex. To persons acquainted with the author and his writings, any recommendation that could be offered, would be superfluous; but to those unacquainted with both, it may be proper to observe, that the work here offered, has stood the test of time and experience, and has been universally extolled by the virtuous of every sect and country where it has been read. It would be a valuable present from a parent to a child, and for which they may expect remuneration in the rational improvement made in the minds of their progeny.
To complete this work, in a style that will do it justice, will subject the publisher to very considerable expense; but he doubts not but he shall be compensated for his expense and trouble, as every one will acknowledge, that the dissemination of books of this kind are an actual good to the community at large, and will therefore feel disposed to patronize it—for this purpose all who feel inclined to do so are invited to the Office of the INTELLIGENCER, Martinsburg.
FOR SALE. A CONVENIENT two story Log Dwelling House, with two Lots of Ground, situate in the north end of Martin-street, Martinsburg. As I am about to remove from this country, I will sell the above property for considerably less than its value—and will give a reasonable credit for the money, or I will exchange it for horses. For terms apply to Jacob Miller, near Martinsburg. ADAM SHEETZ. September 12, 1806.
Land for sale.
AGREEABLE to the last will and testament of William Henshaw, Esq. dec. will be sold a Farm, (called Springfield) containing about 600 acres of valuable lime-stone land, late the property of said Henshaw, dec. situate in Berkeley County, Virginia; more than 300 of which is cleared and under good fence, the residue well clothed with timber; about 12 acres in meadow, which can be watered, and much more can be made. The improvements are a large and convenient stone dwelling house; stone spring house, with good lime-stone water running through it, within 12 feet of the kitchen door; smoke house; barn; stables; with other necessary buildings for the convenience of a farm. About 120 yards across the creek stands the GRIST and MERCHANT MILL, with two pair of stones in her, one pair of burrs, and two water wheels; and near the mill is a house for the reception of a miller—Also, a large Stone Still House, with tubs, &c. and constant overhead water. About half a mile below at a separate dam, are a Saw and Fulling Mill, with a log dwelling house; and two lime-stone springs breaking out of the side of the dam. These mills are built upon that well known creek, for its constancy called Mill-Creek, which runs through the above land. One fourth of a mile above the merchant mill is a double log house, kitchen, barn, &c. and a never failing lime-stone spring within 40 yards of the door. Three other log buildings and a smith shop, suitable for tradesmen. There are four bearing apple orchards, containing about 600 trees of excellent fruit, and a sufficient number of other kinds of fruit. It will be sold altogether, or in two or three tracts, as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. This property is situated in a rich and fertile settlement, and not inferior to any in the country; about 12 miles from Winchester, 10 from Martinsburg, 1 from Maj. Stephenson's stone tavern, and 18 from Potomac, where the produce may be carried to market to George-town, the city of Washington or Alexandria. We deem it unnecessary to give a further description of the property. Any person wishing to purchase will please call upon the subscribers living on the premises, who will shew the property and make known the terms.
Also for sale by the subscribers, three hundred acres of Land, lying in the county of Monongalia, adjoining lands of Anthony Seil, on Sillwell's Creek, a branch of the Canawa. Also, four hundred acres of Land, lying on Sal Lick Creek in said county. LEVI HENSHAW and } Adm'rs. HIRAM HENSHAW, } August 29, 1806. N. B. A good Fuller is wanted to attend the above fulling mill. He will be hired or may have it upon a moderate rent.
Attention! THE Company commanded by the subscriber, are desired to attend a MUSTER to be held at Martinsburg on Saturday the 8th of November next, at the usual time and place of parade. A punctual attendance is required from every individual belonging to the Company. WILLIAM GREGORY. October 31, 1806.
F. NADENBOUSCH, & Co.
HAVE just received, in addition to their former stock, a very handsome assortment of Choice Goods, almost of every description, suitable to the present season. Those Goods have been selected with care from the latest importations; and they are satisfied on particular examination will give satisfaction to the purchaser both as to cheapness and quality—to be had for cash, country produce, or on the usual terms of credit to punctual customers. Martinsburg, June 20, 1806.
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office.
A FARM TO SELL OR RENT.
THE subscriber wishes either to sell or rent a valuable FARM—It is situated in Hampshire County, at the junction of the Great Cacapean and Potomac Rivers, and about three miles from Berkeley Springs—It was lately the property of Cornelius Ferree, Esq. and is at present occupied by him. The tract contains 257 acres, a considerable part of which is cleared, and in good order for cultivation—There is upon the premises, a very good dwelling-house, as likewise a barn, and all other buildings necessary or convenient for a farm. The land, from its situation between the two rivers, and in a great measure surrounded by them, is of a most excellent quality. As it is remote from any other land belonging to the subscriber, he would prefer selling it; and his price is six pounds per acre—But if he cannot sell, he will rent it at the rate of 75 pounds per annum, for any term, not exceeding ten years,—and in either case, possession will be given the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing a crop this fall—If any person, having viewed the premises, should wish to purchase, or to lease upon these terms, he will please to apply to the subscriber who resides in Shenandoah County. THOMAS ALLEN, sen. September 5, 1806.
WILL be sold, on the third Saturday in October next, on the premises to the the highest bidder, for cash, a HOUSE and LOT, in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, containing one eighth of an acre, situate on the west side of the run and convenient to water; the said House and Lot being conveyed to the subscriber as trustee, to secure a debt due from James Crawlez to Ann Frame. THOMAS GRIGGS. September 15, 1806.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, Va. on the first day of October, 1806, which if not taken out by the first day of January, 1807, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters.
MRS. SALLY ABELL, Joseph & Wilson Athy. B. Henry Bedinger, Jacob Bedinger, Charles Baily, Cornelius Barkeloo or William Beem. C. Maryann Chaplain, John Clawson. D. Edward Dougherty, care of James Lane, merchant. E. Thomas B. Evans, John Thomas Evans 2. G. Jacob Getzendaner. H. Jehu Harlan, Miss Harriet Hugh. K. John Kinnear. L. Henry Linn. M. Rawleigh Morgan, Joseph M c Mullan. O. Robert Owens. P. John Peter, Nathaniel Page. R. John Robinson, William Roberts, jun. Daniel Ramsey. S. Benjamin Stephenson 3, Jacob Smurr, Jacob Shenanburger, Cyrus Saunders, Ann B. Strode, Elizabeth Shopper. T. John Thornburg, esq. 2, Mary Turner, Doctor James M. Taylor, George or Edward Tabb, John Talbott, care of B. Boydstone. W. Peter Walker, Elizabeth Weer, Thompson Williams. JAMES BROWN, F. M. October 10, 1806.
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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