Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-05-13 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 51 of VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, May 13, 1808.
[WHOLE No. 467.]
THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they have
Superfine Broad Cloths & Cassimers
for sale, on moderate terms, at their Store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town. They also have a complete assortment of Ladies Fashionable Plush Bonnets, Dry Goods of every description, Hard-Ware, Groceries, Bar-Iron, Plow Molds and Steel of all kinds, Castings, Wrought & Cut Nails of all sizes, A quantity of excellent well seasoned Plank, (fit for immediate use) Home-made Twilled Bags, ditto Linen, Flax, Fresh Medicines and Paints of the best quality, Flax-Seed Oil, Prime Soak, Upper and Harness Leather, Nice Calf Skins and Boot Legs; all which they are selling very Cheap, by wholesale and retail.
They return their sincere thanks to their Punctual Customers, and hope those in arrears will come forward and settle their respective balances (in a short time) as the season has now arrived, that makes it indispensably necessary we should have our money.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. P. S. They buy Hides and Skins, and give the highest price in Cash. Shepherd's-Town, March 18, 1808.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808.
Isabella Lyle, adm x . of Hugh Lyle, dec. Complainant,
against Hugh Lyle, Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, John Lyle, Phileman Chenoweth and Sally his wife, James W. Campbell and Polly his wife, William Lyle, Anne Lyle, Emely Lyle, Samuel Lyle, children and heirs at law of John Lyle, deceased, Douglas Campbell and Sally his wife, Margaret H. Lyle, Robert W. Lyle, Haret Lyle and Hugh Lyle, children and heirs at law of said Hugh Lyle, deceased, James Wright & Elisha Boyd, Def ts . In CHANCERY.
THE defendants Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, 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 the said Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Public Vendue.
WILL be sold by public sale, on Monday the 16th day of May next, at the house of the subscriber in the town of Martinsburg, a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Beds and Bedding, Chairs and Tables, Sideboard, Desk and Drawers, one eight day Clock, Looking Glasses and a number of elegant Pictures, some valuable Books and a number of other articles too numerous to mention.—At the same time and place will also be sold one Negro wench about sixteen years of age who is accustomed to house and out work. Twelve months credit will be given for all sums above two dollars, on bond with approved security. Due attendance will be given by
JOHN O'FERRALL. April 29, 1808.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS at this Office.
MARTINSBURG RACES.
WILL be run for over a good course near Martinsburg, on Wednesday the 18th day of May next, a purse of one hundred dollars, four miles to the heat, free for any horse, mare or gelding.
On Thursday the 19th, a purse of fifty dollars, three miles to the heat, free as before, the winning horse the first day excepted.
And on Friday the 20th, a purse of twenty dollars, two miles to the heat, free also, for any horse, mare or gelding, the winning horses the preceding days excepted.
The racing each day, to be regulated agreeable to established rules. Proper persons will be appointed as judges.
One shilling in the pound entrance.—Horses to be entered the day preceding each race, or double at the post.—Four horses to start each day, or no race.
Toll will be required from all spectators, not subscribers to the purse.
DAVID COONS, Manager. April 8, 1808.
YOUNG MATCHLESS,
WILL stand this season at Thomas Tabb's stable in Martinsburg, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Jacob Long's stable in Shepherd's-Town, and cover mares at Four Dollars the season, Two Dollars the single leap, if not paid when the mare is covered to be considered as engaged for the season, and Eight Dollars to ensure a foal, but if the mare is parted with, the ensurance to be forfeited; the money for the season to be paid the first of October, and for ensurance when the mare proves with foal.
Young Matchless was got by Col. Burwell's Matchless, and Matchless by his celebrated horse Emperor, and his dam by Capt. Jacob Vandoren's Old Snap. Young Matchless is an elegant dapple gray, sixteen and a half hands high, seven years old this spring, and is well calculated for either saddle or draft. Young Matchless is the property of Abraham Gorrell, and was kept by me last season. A good groom is engaged and strict attention will be paid, but no responsibility for accidents. The season will commence the first of April, and end the last of June.
ANTHONY TURNER. April 1, 1808.
THE subscriber wishes to procure settlers on a tract of the first-rate Land, containing twenty-five thousand acres, situated on the banks of the river Ohio, in the state of Kentucky, about sixty miles below the Falls.—It is said to be finely watered, and well adapted to the culture of Cotton, Hemp, Flax, Wheat, Corn, and Tobacco.—It will be let for twenty-one years, in Tenements of about three hundred acres, on terms advantageous to the Tenants, which will be made known on application to the subscriber residing about three miles from the Falling Waters in Berkeley County.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON. March 11, 1808. [2m]
For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomac river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK. September 18, 1807.
Mill to be let.
TO be let the stone MILL lately occupied by John Roberts, adjoining Martinsburg, together with a comfortable dwelling house for the miller, and an excellent garden; the Mill has two pair of Burrs in it, with bolting-cloths, chests, screens, &c. all in complete order for manufacturing Flour.—It will be rented for one year, or a term of years—Possession may be had immediately—For terms apply to
ANN HUNTER. Martinsburg, April 29, 1808.
LIST OF ACTS
Passed at the first session of the Tenth Congress.
 1. An act making farther appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and seven.  2. An act allowing an additional compensation to the secretaries of the Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana and Michigan territories.  3. An act to change the name of the district of Biddeford & Pepperellborough, in Massachusetts, to that of Saco.  4. An act to appropriate money for the providing an additional number of gun-boats.  5. An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States.  6. An act to extend certain privileges as therein mentioned to Anthony Bouche.  7. An act extending the right of suffrage in the Mississippi territory, and for other purposes.  8. An act supplementary to an act, intitled "An act for fortifying the ports and harbours of the United States, and for building gun-boats."  9. An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States."  10. An act supplemental to an act, intitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States, south of the state of Tennessee."  11. An act to revive and continue in force for a farther time, the first section of an act, intitled "An act farther to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States."  12. An act to provide for the payment of certain expenses, incurred in the impeachment of Samuel Chase.  13. An act for the relief of Oliver Evans.  14. An act to continue in force, for a limited time, an act, intitled "An act continuing for a limited time, the salaries of the officers of government, therein mentioned."  15. An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac, within the District of Columbia.  16. An act making appropriations for the support of government during the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.  17. An act to erect a light-house on point Judith, in the state of Rhode Island.  18. An act making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States during the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.  19. An act to revive and continue certain causes and proceedings in the district court of the District of Columbia.  20. An act making appropriations for carrying into effect certain Indian treaties.  21. An act to provide for the payment of certain expenses incurred in the inquiry into the conduct of John Smith, a senator from Ohio.  22. An act extending the right of suffrage in the Indiana territory.  23. An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to prohibit the importation of certain goods, wares, and merchandise."  24. An act making farther provision for the disposal of the sections of land heretofore reserved for the future disposition of congress.  25. An act making additional compensation to the marshals for the districts of North Carolina and New Jersey.  26. An act for the relief of Samuel Whitting.  27. Resolution to authorize the disposition of certain charts of the coast of North Carolina.  28. An act to allow the importation of old copper, salt petre, and sulphur, free of duty.  29. An act making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and eight.  30. An act for the relief of Edward Weld, Samuel Beebee, and John Davidson.  31. An act for extending the terms of credit on revenue bonds in certain cases, and for other purposes.  32. An act in further addition to an act, intitled "An act to amend the judicial system of the United States."  33. An act for procuring an additional number of arms, and for the purchase of salt petre and sulphur.  34. An act in addition to the act, intitled "An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States."  35. An act remitting the duties payable on the importation of a monument to be erected in memory of the officers of the United States' navy, who fell during the attack made on the city of Tripoli, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four.  36. An act granting William Wells the right of pre-emption.  37. An act for erecting a light-house on the south point of the island of Sapelo, and for placing buoys and beacons in the shoals of the inlet leading to the town of Darien, and near the entrance of Ipswich harbor, near Plymouth harbor, before the harbor of Nantucket, and on the island of Tuckanuck, at, or near the entrance of Connecticut river, and near the entrance of Great Egg Harbor river.  38. An act extending the time for issuing and locating military land warrants.  39. An act to amend the act, intitled "An act establishing circuit courts, and abridging the jurisdiction of the district courts for the districts of Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio."  40. An act farther to prolong the continuance of the mint at Philadelphia.  41. An act concerning the sale of the lands of the United States, and for other purposes.  42. An act authorizing a detachment from the militia of the United States.  43. An act authorizing the sale of public arms.  44. An act to raise, for a limited time, an additional military force.  45. An act to authorize the transportation of certain documents, by mail, free of postage.  46. An act to revive and continue in force "An act declaring the assent of congress to certain acts of the states of Maryland and Georgia."  47. An act to continue in force for a farther time an act, intitled "An act for the more effectual preservation of peace in the ports and harbors of the United States, and in the waters under their jurisdiction."  48. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of Thomas Barclay, deceased.  49. An act concerning public contracts.  50. An act for the establishment of a turnpike company in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia.  51. An act for the relief of Matthew Smith and Darius Gates, jointly, and Darius Gates, separately.  52. An act to continue in force an act, intitled "An act to extend jurisdiction in certain cases to state judges and state courts."  53. An act to authorize the president of the United States, under certain conditions, to suspend the operation of the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and the several acts supplementary thereto.  54. An act making provision for arming and equipping the whole body of the militia of the United States.  55. An act for the relief of Philip Turner.  56. An act to alter the time for the next meeting of congress.  57. An act to establish certain post roads in the state of Georgia and Ohio.  58. An act concerning invalid pensioners.  59. An act making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in an appropriation for the support of government during the present year, and making an appropriation for defraying the expenses incident to the valuation of houses and lands, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States.  60. An act making appropriations for the support of an additional military force for the year 1808.  61. An act to make Plymouth in North Carolina a port of entry, to change 

the name of the district of Nanjemoy to that of St. Mary's, and to make Augusta, in the district of Maine, a port of delivery.
62. An act for the relief of George Hunter.
63. An act authorizing the secretary of the treasury to pay to the comptroller of the treasury, in trust, the amount of certain bills drawn by John Armstrong, minister from the United States to the court of France, on the treasury of the United States.
64. An act to authorize and empower the president of the United States to exchange certain lands for other lands more suitable for fortification.
65. An act to make good a deficit in the appropriation of eighteen hundred and seven, for completing the public buildings, and for other purposes.
66. An act in addition to the act, entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States," and the several acts supplementary thereto, and for other purposes.
67. An act for the relief of Joseph Chase, Jared Gardner and others.
68. An act supplemental to "An act regulating the grants of lands in the territory of Michigan."
BOSTON, April 27.
A letter from Halifax April 18—says, "This harbour is crowded with ships, and there is not barracks room in the town for their troops—but these will soon be distributed to different posts. The sending of these troops is merely a precautionary measure—to be prepared for events that are possible, but not looked for. Considering the situation of affairs, and the threats in the American papers against Canada and Nova Scotia, some measures of security seemed called for. But we understand that our new Governor has instructions to do all he can consistently with his duty, to preserve a good understanding with the United States. The Ministry heartily deprecate a war with America."
NEW-YORK, May 2.
A dose for our Madisonians. —Those who have been howling themselves hoarse these three days and nights and huzzing for Jefferson and his favorite Madison are just desired to steer their two eyes towards the American Citizen of this morning; only two days, say not two, after the ballot boxes have been crowded with democratic tickets in favor of Jefferson and Madison, and there they will see that Madison is abandoned and without ceremony cast off as not being the choice of his party. George Clinton and James Monroe are now the declared favorites. Huzza for the Republican ticket!!
MAY 3.
The Election. —Our accounts from the country continue favorable to the American ticket. Not only in King & Queen's counties, but in West-Chester, have Federalists succeeded—and it is ascertained, that Mr. Gardener is elected member of congress in Ulster by a majority of about 500 votes, and Mr. Emmet in Dutchess by a similar majority. It is also reported that Mr. Blydenburgh is elected on Long-Island.
Last night we heard from Columbia, Reusselaer, Greene, Ulster, and Dutchess counties, all of which have returned federal candidates, except the latter, which gives 2 feds. 2 demos. and 2 quids.
MAY 4.
Captain Barry, who arrived at this port on Sunday from Madeira, which island he left on the 9th of March, informs us he read in the French papers at Madeira, that the Emperor had created Talleyrand King of Portugal.
PHILADELPHIA, May 3.
A schooner from the city of St. Domingo arrived at Newcastle on Sunday. It is said this vessel has been dispatched hither with an application to our government for permission to receive a supply of provisions for St. Domingo, and that two French officers, bearing this mission, have landed, and proceeded to Washington.
BALTIMORE, May 4.
The last dispatches for the brig going by orders from government to France and England, were received this morning from the secretary of state, when Mr. Baker, the messenger received his instructions to sail immediately; the wind is ahead. The dispatches are said to be highly important; but their contents are unknown to us.
John D. Burke. —Our readers will perceive in the account given this evening of the death of John D. Burke, by a
Frenchman, that it has cost this man his life for having dared to condemn the insolent letter of Champagny, the French minister. Mr. Burke was an Irishman; he had always belonged to the democratic party and had been a warm advocate for the cause of France, but this last step on the part of the Emperor had convinced him that it was time to stop. His spirit could not brook the indignity offered his adopted country, and his life was the forfeit.— New-York Herald.
From Petersburg, (Va.) April 15. On Tuesday morning last, the remains of JOHN D. BURKE were consigned to the grave. He had particularly desired in his will, that his body should not be interred in a church yard, and requested too that the usual religious formalities upon funeral occasions, might be dispensed with. His corpse was therefore conveyed to Cedar Grove, the seat of general Jones, in the suburbs of this town, and buried with military honours. The volunteer companies of artillery, cavalry and infantry, attended the funeral, as well as a numerous concourse of citizens.
The causes which led to a misunderstanding between Mr. Cocqueret and the deceased, and which finally produced so distressing a catastrophe, were of a political nature. In a conversation at a public table, during the last week, as we are told, the subject turned upon the letter of the French minister Champagny to gen. Armstrong, lately published—the deceased expressed himself with considerable warmth, reproached the conduct of the French government towards the United States, and painted in strong colours the insolence of its minister—Mr. C. being a native of France, conceived himself individually assailed by the words uttered, as well as insulted by the epithets applied to his nation and government—he demanded an explanation of the subject of the speaker. Very few words, however, passed between Mr. C. and the deceased—the explanation required, was not given, and the former in a few moments left the room. Soon after a challenge was sent by Mr. C. which was accepted, and early on Monday morning the parties with their seconds met in a field adjoining town. On the first fire Mr. C.'s pistol snapped, and the contents of Mr. B.'s were discharged ineffectually. The second fire proved decisive. Mr. C.'s ball passed through the heart of his antagonist, who expired without a word or a groan. Such is the relation which we have had of this unfortunate affair.
MORE OF GUN-BOATS.
From the London Courier, of March 4
We stated yesterday the capture of 7 Danish Gun-boats, by the Clio, sloop.—The French papers have lately been telling us of a new mode of naval attack which had been devised by the Danes: Several boats or privateers were to make a combined attack upon any of our ships of war 1 was to attack on the bow, another on the quarter; a third was to place herself in such a position, a fourth in another. These seven Gun-Boats tried this new method; the Clio, as we understand, let them advance, and when she was in the midst of them, began the old British manoeuvres and took them all.
The following extract from an English Paper, fully describes the general sense of the people on the subject of PEACE.
A deputation left Leeds on Saturday morning for London, with the petition for peace. The signatures to this petition exceed 28,000, the largest number ever signed to a similar document, in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
A petition for peace is now signing in Manchester, Salford and neighbourhood and such has been the avidity with which it has been supported, that, from Thursday morning to Friday evening, upwards of 10,000 names were subscribed: Another powerful proof of the feelings of the working class at the present crisis.
The most numerous public meeting ever held, perhaps, in the West Ridings of Yorkshire took place last Tuesday se'night at Huddersfield. The object of the meeting was to take into consideration the propriety of petitioning his majesty to take an early opportunity to terminate the miseries and distress occasioned by a long protracted war, and to seize the first favourable moment for reviving the reign of peace.
After reading the requisition the chairman recommended that a number of propositions, previously, should be read, and the sense of the meeting should afterwards be taken on each. The propositions being read, previous to their being put separately to the votes, the chairman wished that the general question
on should be determined, and said—"Those who are for peace, will signify the same by holding up their hands."
In a moment thousands of hands were raised, and the cheering cry of "Peace" spread itself through the immense assemblage. On the converse of this question being put, only one hand was held up, and it was immediately explained to the meeting that the circumstance was entirely imputable to a misconception of the question.
Several excellent resolutions were unanimously agreed to, the whole of which, we are sorry we have not room for insertion; the whole are deserving of attention:
"That the right of petition is the undoubted privilege of the subjects of this realm, and that the King wears his crown by virtue of the same solemn compact by which this right is secured to his subjects; and therefore, whoever attempts to control or oppose them, in the exercise of this right, is equally the enemy of the constitution, the King and the people. That should his Majesty be advised to reject the prayer of our petition, we will, from time to time, exercise our constitutional right of petitioning."
Numerous and respectable meetings have also been held at Thurston and the Bingly at which similar resolutions were passed.
We will not say, nor do we think that the men to whose hands the administration of our public affairs is at present entrusted, will ever make peace; they and their party seem much more disposed to excite jealousies and animosities both at home and abroad, than to promote a spirit of conciliation; but we are bold to maintain, that before this day six months, (on the supposition that the petitioning spirit is not suffered to droop) a negotiation for peace will be set on foot, and that such negotiation will terminate in peace, except, contrary to our expectations, the demands of the enemy should be found incompatible with the security and essential interests of this country.
Marietta, April 27.
We have received a communication stating that Herman Blannerhasset has been arrested and given bail to appear at Chillicothe to answer to the indictment found against him in January last for a misdemeanor.
MARTINSBURG, May 13.
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES.
A company is about to be established in Petersburg, Virginia, with a capital of 50,000 dollars for the "Carding and Spinning of Cotton and Wool; Fulling; Weaving of Cotton Shirtings, Cambricks, Dimities, Ginghams, Nankens, Kerseymerees, Velvets, Velveteens, Patent Cords, Duroys, Grandurells, Tickings, Hosieries and all other articles of cotton and wool. And also the manufacture of Iron Ware, such as Nails, Hoes, Spades, Scythes, &c. &c. or such of the said enumerated articles and manufactures as the society shall from time to time find to be the most productive, and as the calls for consumption may demand." [ Nat. Int. ]
Judge CHARLTON, in the Superior Court of Equity, Georgia, has issued a writ of injunction to stay sales upon executions, until the first day of September next—the complainant depositing with the sheriff, when required, to meet the day of sale, sufficient property, the valuation of which to be ascertained by the price at market, three months preceding the embargo act.
Bonapartean Friendship. —Captain Hillard, who arrived at Boston on Sunday se'night from Alicante, left there the ship Hibernia, captain Appleton, captured by the French, captain and crew turned ashore the third day after her arrival, vessel dismantled; and the brig Mercury, Bradford, of Plymouth, from Boston, likewise taken by the French, for having touched at Gibraltar, cargo disposed of by the French agent, vessel dismantled.
It is asserted, that ninety-one failures have taken place at New-York, in consequence of the embargo, for the enormous sum of six millions five hundred and five thousand dollars. [ Jackson. ]
The ship Dumfries, Hancock, arrived at this port in 35 days from Liverpool. By the politeness of the owner, we have been favored with London dates to the 25th of March. They contain little of interest. Captain Hancock informs that the general sentiment in Liverpool was
for peace, that on the doors of the ware houses was written—"Peace with America or no King." All the British naval officers in the service of Russia are ordered to Moscow, there to remain during the war between that country and Great-Britain. The sentence of the court martial cashiering general Whitelock, and declaring him unworthy of serving in any military capacity whatever, has been confirmed by the king. [ Balt. Am. ]
The President of the United States left the city yesterday on a visit to Monticello. All the heads of departments intend leaving the city in a few days. [ Wash. Fed. ]
An unfortunate circumstance occurred Tuesday morning, between two and three o'clock at Elizabeth Town, N. J. a man named Andrew Ross had been committed to prison a few days ago, and immediately declared his determination to set fire to it on the first opportunity. This threat he contrived to put into execution, and the whole Buildings including the court house was consumed.
After expressing his determination of the above nature, it appears remarkable that the keeper should leave any means within his reach to accomplish his dreadful purpose.
N. Y. Oracle.
From the National Intelligencer. TO THE PUBLIC.
It has been with extreme unwillingness, that I have yielded to the unpleasant necessity of appearing before the public. Such an appeal will always be resorted to reluctantly by the man content with the situation, in which he is placed, and preferring in silence the peaceful occupations of industry to the uncertain and agitated pursuits of ambition and intrigue. The extraordinary course pursued by gen. Wilkinson, before the court of enquiry, instituted, as it is said, for the purpose of trying this officer, calls upon me in justice to myself and friends, to ask a suspension of the public opinion for a short time, till it will be in my power to lay before them, in one perspicuous view, a statement of testimony and facts relative to him, that shall leave no doubt as to his criminality & will sufficiently account for his recent mode of proceeding. Gen. Wilkinson well knows that the testimony submitted against him in the house of representatives, under a resolution of that body, cannot be rebutted. He is conscious of the truth of every word of it. It is, therefore, not wonderful, that instead of meeting and endeavoring to refute that testimony, he should attempt by every means in his power, to divert the public attention from himself, and fix it upon others. He knows too, that the disgrace and shame which await him can only be delayed or resisted, by endeavoring to stigmatise and destroy the character of those who have been called upon to testify against him. Hence the novel mode of defence he has pursued of criminating others instead of attempting to exculpate himself from the high charges exhibited against him.
Before I left Washington, and before I obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the session, I had seen unmoved, gen. Wilkinson's two pompous addresses to the Court of Enquiry, containing against me charges of forgery, perjury and treason, with no other sentiments than contempt, as he knew the whole to be without foundation, and utterly incapable of being substantiated.
I was in Philadelphia, about to sail for New-Orleans, where my private business most imperiously demanded my attention, when I saw in a paper of that city extracts said to be taken from the testimony of gen. Smith, delivered before the Grand Jury, and received information that gen. Wilkinson had intimated the particular case upon which he intended to rest his charge of perjury. That it related to some conduct of mine in 1795, as consignee of the brig Grand Sachem. The circumstances of this transaction, among a multiplicity of other mercantile concerns, had escaped my recollection, & I am yet at loss to conceive why that case is particularly referred to. However I have here and at N. Orleans all the papers and information necessary to explain satisfactorily, my conduct in relation to every part of it, from its commencement in New-Orleans to the trial of this vessel in Charleston, and in it as in every transaction of my life I challenge investigation. I defy gen. Wilkinson and his myrmidons to cover me for a moment with the shadow of criminal or dishonorable intentions. It has been the practice since the establishment of the Court of Enquiry, for some person, General Wilkinson I presume, to

publish garbled and detached extracts of the testimony delivered before them.—Mr. Spence found it necessary to deny to the world as his testimony, and Gen. Smith has declared that the testimony published as his is totally incorrect, and not in fact such as he delivered before the court.
I have made a very considerable sacrifice by returning to Washington for the purpose of enquiring into the correctness of the extracts published as the testimony of Gen. Smith and of refuting any charge that might have been made against me supported by the least appearance of plausibility; but I find the extracts are totally incorrect, and no charge but in the form of an inuendo. I have therefore only to request of my friends for whose good opinion I have the most sacred regard, that whilst Gen. Wilkinson is carrying on an exparte trial of me before the Court of Enquiry, instead of defending himself, they will rest perfectly satisfied that I shall sustain no possible injury, and that I regret indeed that it was ever my misfortune to be placed in a situation to become perhaps better acquainted than any other man now in the U. S. with Gen. Wilkinson's transactions and connexions with the Spaniards, under the disclosure and proof of which he must sink. Yet it has so happened, and the consequence is unavoidable.
DANIEL CLARK.
AN ACT
Making provision for arming and equipping the whole body of the militia of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the annual sum of two hundred thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated for the purpose of providing arms and military equipments for the whole body of the militia of the United States, either by purchase or manufacture by and on account of the U. States.
Sect. 2. And be it further enacted, That the president of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised to purchase sites for, and erect such additional arsenals and manufactories of arms as he may deem expedient under the limitations and restrictions now provided by law: Provided also, That so much of any law as restricts the number of workmen in the armories of the United States to one hundred men, be, and the same is hereby repealed.
Sect. 3. And be it further enacted, That all the arms procured in virtue of this act shall be transmitted to the several states composing this union, and territories thereof, to each state and territory respectively in proportion to the number of the effective militia in each state and territory, and by each state and territory to be distributed to the militia in such state and territory, under such rules and regulations as shall be by law prescribed by the legislatures of each state and territory.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the house of representatives. S. SMITH, President pro tempore of the Senate.
April 23, 1808.
APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
From the Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
Spirit of the Times.
On Saturday the 30th ultimo, the annual Sheep Shearing, instituted by George Washington Parke Custis, Esq. was held at his seat at Arlington. About forty gentlemen of the neighboring county were present. It was cause of infinite gratification to see this patriotic and praise worthy establishment, so numerously and respectably attended, and already exhibiting such strong evidence of the utility contemplated by its worthy founder.
The premiums of the present year were, for the finest year old ram lamb, and for the best specimen of ten yards of home spun cotton cloth.
Four gentlemen, of the best estates in this part of the country, major Lawrence Lewis of Woodlawn, John Tayloe, esq. of Mount Airy, Hayward Foote, esq. of Hayfield, and William Alexander, esq. of Preston, contended as breeders of that invaluable animal the sheep; and each by his personal attendance, and evident anxiety to gain the palm, at the same time that they furnished the most laudable example, exhibited the strongest imaginable proof of the advantages of stimulus like the present, to bring into action the exertions of the wealthy and of the reflecting part of society, to develop the latent resources of the country,
for the great benefit of the community at large.
The four lambs shewn by those highly respectable gentlemen farmers, were animals uncommon indeed in Virginia and Maryland, and would do credit to any country, as well for size and form, as for the weight and quality of the fleece. The visitors selected from their own number, as judges of the day, Thomas Digges, esq. of Warburton, general John Mason of Analostan island, William Lee, esq. of Burgundy farm, and Jonathan Swift, esq. of Alexandria: colonel Deneale was appointed judge of the weights. They adjudged to John Tayloe, esquire, for his lamb, as combining most of the desirable qualities, the prize Cup.
Mrs. Dennison, Mrs. Ball, and Miss Polly Fields, all of Fairfax county, Virginia, produced each a piece of cotton cloth of their own home manufacture, and delightful specimens of the ingenuity, industry and good housewifery of our country they were, all having been spun and woven in their respective houses, amidst the ordinary avocations of the family. The gallant judges placed the golden apple in the fair hands of Miss Fields.
General Mason exhibited a very capital specimen of domestic flaxen manufacture, and also some very fine spun cotton, which gave much satisfaction and gained great applause. Dr. Dick, Mr. Peter, and several other gentlemen, exhibited specimens of wool.
Besides the pleasure derived from the competition just described, the visitors were highly gratified by the exhibition of Mr. Custis's own stock, and at witnessing the success of his experiment in crossing and improving the different breeds of sheep, collected with much care and judgment by him. The Mount Vernon Persian stock, the Smith's island, the Arlington long wooled, the Merino, and several relative crosses, were successively shewn and examined with much approbation.
In the afternoon the company partook of the hospitality of the proprietor, in a most abundant and elegant dinner, served on the lawn under a spacious marquee. After dinner, Mr. Custis addressed the company, and congratulated them on the already promising state of the institution—he explained the motives by which he had been induced to set it on foot—he depicted in a concise and very perspicuous manner, the advantages which would certainly arise from fostering manufactures of all kinds, but in this part of the country particularly from encouraging the raising of wool, and the making of home spun cloth; he took an extensive and extremely interesting view, of the present situation of the United States as related to foreign nations, and pointed out in the most forcible manner, the necessity of rendering ourselves independent of them, by furnishing our own supplies of manufactured articles. He adverted in a reserved and highly decorous manner, to his own efforts on these subjects; declared his conviction of the duty which every member of society owes to the community to contribute by individual exertion, and by example, to the bettering the condition of his fellow men, and to introduce and encourage such improvements as are calculated to produce so desirable an end. He disclaimed every thing like personal emolument from the establishment; asked the aid of the gentlemen present, and of the neighboring country to carry into execution by degrees, his system—calculated for the good of the community, not of himself. He stated that he should in a short time publish a prospectus of the whole, containing some valuable additions to the present plan, and concluded by soliciting the annual attendance of the gentlemen present, and their friends.
The address was received with great satisfaction and applause. Mr. Digges as soon as it was closed gave—"The Arlington sheep shearing many prosperous returns of the day."
Mr. Custis after a few prefatory and feeling remarks, in which he took occasion to introduce the tent under which his guests were then seated, and which in former days, had oft-proudly covered his illustrious relative in the field of privation, of toil and of danger, amidst a general emotion excited in the breasts of the whole company (most of whom had been the neighbors and personal friends of that great and good man) by the recollection of past times, gave the "memory of General Washington." General Mason moved that on the next and each succeeding meeting at the Arlington sheep shearing, the visitors should appear clad in American manufacture—the
motion was warmly applauded, and immediately and unanimously adopted.
APRIL 30, 1808.
The subscribers appointed by the gentlemen visitors present, to adjudge the premiums offered by the proprietor, George Washington Parke Custis, Esq. for the finest year old lamb, and for the best specimen of home spun cloth, proceeded to examine three pieces of cotton cloth; one produced by Mrs. Dennison of Fairfax County, Virginia, dark mixture full yard wide, very fine and remarkable handsome. One by Mrs. Ball, of same county, chequered, of firm and excellent texture, yard wide and of neat pattern. And the third by Miss Peggy Fields of the same county, white, of exceeding fine thread, pattern Marseilles, of small figure, very soft, even and extremely beautiful, 7-8 yard wide.
Four gentlemen offered lambs and entered into competition for the prize.
Lawrence Lewis, esq. of Woodlawn, Virginia, exhibited a Lamb called Dishley, his sire of the Arlington long wooled race, bred by Mr. Custis; he weighed on the hoof 140lbs. fleece 6 1-4lbs.
Hayward Foote, esq. of Hayfield, Virginia, shewed a lamb called Badger of same breed and age, weighed on the hoof unshorn 105lbs. fleece 9 3-4lbs.
John Tayloe, esq. of Mount Airy, Virginia, shewed a lamb called Superb, his dam a ewe of col. Dorsey's stock, (well known) by a ram of Mr. Tayloe's own breed, his weight on the hoof unshorn 180lbs. fleece 8 1-4lbs. height 2 feet 8 3-4 inches, length from tip of the nose to the end of the tail 5 feet 10 3-4 inches.
William Alexander, esq. of Preston, Va. shewed a lamb called Preston, of the home breed, weight on the hoof unshorn 149lbs. fleece 7 3-4lbs. height 2 feet 5 1-2 inches, length from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail 5 feet 10 1-2 inches.
In the opinion of the judges the wool of Mr. Foote's lamb was of the longest staple, it measured full 12 inches; that of Mr. Tayloe's lamb was of the finest fibre; that of the lambs of Mr. Lewis, and of Mr. Alexander, was inferior somewhat in fibre to Mr. Tayloe's, and in length of staple to Mr. Foote's.
Taking into consideration the great wt. and size of Mr. Tayloe's lamb, and the fineness of the wool, although the fleece was not so heavy as that of one of the others—the judges unanimously declare the premium to be his—and they adjudge to Miss Peggy Fields the prize for the best specimen of cloth: They do this with more pleasure as this beautiful piece of cloth was spun and woven by Miss Field's herself.
THOMAS DIGGES, J. MASON, WILLIAM LEE, JONATHAN SWIFT.
Vaccine Inoculation.—The King of Sweden has granted to the Medical College of Stockholm a handsome annuity, to be distributed in reward to those physicians and surgeons who have most contributed to the success of Vaccine Inoculation. The King of Bavaria has published an ordinance, by which every child within his dominions who has not attained the age of three years, shall be vaccinated before the 1st of June, 1808; and every infant born in future shall undergo the same Inoculation within three months after its birth. Heavy penalties are inflicted on the neglect of this decree; and inoculation for the small pox is prohibited under pain of imprisonment. The government of Piombino and Luca, in Italy, have issued an order, by which every inhabitant is obliged under the penalty of 100 livers, to notify when any person in his family is attacked by the small pox. An informer of a concealed patient is to have 50 livers. Any house infected with the natural small-pox, is to be blocked up, guarded, and all communication with those within is to be intercepted. Any person endeavouring to escape from such house is to be imprisoned. Within 14 days of the publication of this order every person who has not had the small-pox is to be inoculated with the cow-pox, and every new-born child to be vaccinated within two months after its birth. The Inoculation to be performed GRATIS by the physicians to the government; and any person who, having undergone the vaccine inoculation, shall take the small-pox naturally, is to receive 100 livers.
An Allegory.—Two fellow travellers were pursued by a Lion, and in their eagerness to escape they hurried unperceived upon the verge of a precipice that overhung a gulf of hideous depth, and at whose bottom lay extended a Dragon, with his jaws yawning horribly to devour
them. They grasped hold of a tree that flourished upon this fearful spot, when lo! at its roots were seen the operations of the insidious Mole, covertly undermining the foundations of their support. But, heedless of the dangers which on every side awaited them, these inconsiderate men began quarrelling about the Fruit of the tree, and whilst engaged in the silly strife the reptile, at their feet succeeded in dissevering its roots.—The tree fell—and the foolish travellers were both entombed within the jaws of the monster beneath!
APPLICATION.—These TRAVELLERS personify the American nation, divided into parties. The LION is British violence, driving our countrymen into the gulf of French influence, at the focus of which is seated that devourer of nations, the DRAGON Napoleon. The TREE is the emblem of our independence, to destroy which the MOLE indicates the underground labors of the emissaries and traitors in foreign pay.
And what else should be the TRUTH but the National Welfare? the cause unfortunately of bitter dissensions between brethren who have an equal interest in its promotion, and which, unless, wisdom seasonably takes place of madness, will wrest from America the PRIVILEGE of quarrelling EVEN FOR THE TREE ITSELF.—Connecticut paper.
L. PRICE,
Has just received a large supply of Fresh Goods, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms. His assortment consists, in part, of the following articles:
 Mull Mull Muslins, 6-4 and 4-4 Cambric do.  Leno and Spider-net do. a beautiful assortment, Cambric and Diaper Dimitys, A Supurb Collection of Pocket Handkerchiefs, E. Chintzes and Fancy Prints, Cotton Laces, assorted, Patent Nankeens, Grandurella, India Nankeens, Blue do. Fancy Ginghams, Lappet and Cambric Shawls, Leno do. do.  An extensive assortment of fashionable and other Bonnets, Morocco Shoes, Fine drab Cassamers, Superfine Cloths all colours, Marseilles, assorted, Cotton hose do. Tortois Shell and Horn Combs, Fancy Velvet & President's Cord, Irish Linen, German do.  Excellent Spinning Cotton, Crowley and Blisterd Steel, Bell's Crock and Dishes, S. Wine, J. Spirits, F. Brandy, Cherry Bounce, Rum, Madeira Wine, Herrings and Shad, Rappes Snuff, Imperial, Hyson, Y. Hyson and Green } TEAS.  New England CHEESE of excellent quality, Cradling and Grass Scythes, Tin Ware, First quality Rifle powder, Common do. Shot and Lead, Sweet Oil, Spirits Turpentine, Tar, Fish Oil and Molasses, &c. 
He assures the public that no person shall undersell him, and that no pains shall be spared to oblige customers.
Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.
THE subscribers, in addition to their former assortment, have just received and finished opening a complete and handsome variety of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS, (too extensive to particularize,) among which are an elegant assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's fashionable Manufactures, together with
A very general selection of the most permanent EUROPEAN, INDIA and other Merchandise,
the whole of which they most respectfully recommend to customers particularly, and a liberal public generally, at the most reduced Cash rates—For all former favors conferred they gratefully request permission to return public thanks, hoping in all respects relative to their line of business to merit a continuance of patronage.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.

JOHN MATHEWS, Of Springfield, in the County of Muskingum, State of Ohio, WILL lease any number of LOTS, to contain from thirty to fifty acres, of the richest bottom land, lying on the banks of the river Muskingum, in the Military Tract, Range No. 5, Township No. 5, Section No. 2, for seven or ten years, to young single or married men who are disposed to move thereon—They shall have legal satisfactory leases and undisturbed possession for seven or ten years, free from rent or taxes, on the simple condition of occupancy and planting Peach and Apple Orchards and nurseries, as soon as their clearings and openings will permit—And they are requested not to permit the destruction of timber or Oak-bark in the neighbourhood.
The river at this point is navigable for boats of great burden for about four or five months in the year, and is in the immediate vicinity of the richest variety of lands owned and for sale by the United States, which may be purchased in feesimple after exploring so as to suit the purchaser.
May 6, 1808.
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TAKE NOTICE.
THE public are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on a note given by the subscriber to James Wright, for seventeen dollars, which becomes due some time in August or September next—The above note having been given for a mare which was under execution at the time she was sold me, in consequence of which I have been subjected to pay a considerable additional sum, I am therefore determined not to pay said note, until the said costs I have been at are discharged by the said Wright.
JOHN MINTIRE.
May 6, 1808.
NOTICE.
I INTEND to remove from Martinsburg to Cincinnati in the state of Ohio within four months; those who have any claims against me will please call upon me at my house in Martinsburg for settlement, or in my absence to Mr. Ignatius O'Ferrall or Mr. William Sommerville.
The house occupied at present by me, will be rented on very reasonable terms, for one year, to a careful person.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
Martinsburg May 6, 1808.
THE ELEGANT HORSE SNIP,
WILL stand this season, at the plantation of Wallace Hannah, on Mondays and Tuesdays, and at Leonard Baugh's, 4 miles from Martinsburg, on the road leading from thence to Williamsport, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays, at my plantation, and cover mares at Four Dollars the season, to be paid the first of October next, Two Dollars the single leap, to be paid at the time the mare is covered, or if not then paid, to be considered as engaged for the season; Eight Dollars to ensure a mare in foal, to be paid when the mare proves with foal; parting with, or removing the mare forfeits the ensurance. The season will commence the first of April, and end the last of June.
Snip is a handsome bay, with a star and snip and one white foot, nearly seventeen hands high, five years old past, is well proportioned, moves well, has a fine carriage, and is suitable for either saddle or harness. He is of the Snap breed of horses, whose services are well known in this country. Strict attention will be paid, but no responsibility for accidents.
ELI BELLER.
May 6, 1808.
Battalion Orders.
THE first Battalion of the 67th Regiment of the Virginia Militia, is ordered to muster at Capt. Robert Snodgrass' on Back Creek, on the 14th of May next, and the second Battalion on the 21st of the same month at Darkesville.
ELISHA BOYD.
Lieut. Col. Com. 67th Kt. V. M. April 22, 1808.
WE have now on hand, a very complete assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, January 15, 1808.
Land for Sale.
THE subscriber wishes to dispose of the FARM on which he now lives, situate in Berkeley County Virginia, near Opechon Creek, about three miles from Martinsburg and seven from Shepherd's-Town, on the main road leading from the former to the latter place—This farm contains about three hundred acres, a part slate and a part limestone land of the first quality, about two thirds of the whole tract cleared, and now in a state of high cultivation, the balance clothed with excellent timber, which will always afford a greater quantity than the consumption of the place will require—A sufficient portion of the land can be converted into good meadow—The improvements are a very comfortable and convenient dwelling house, a large frame barn and stables, with other useful buildings; there is a spring of good water quite convenient to the dwelling, and several other springs rise on different parts of the place, furnishing a sufficient and constant supply of water throughout the year.
The subscriber being desirous to remove to the state of Ohio, will take in exchange for the above farm, land well situated and of good quality in any part of that state; or if a greater part of the price can be paid in hand, a great bargain will be given in it. The terms will be made known on application to the subscriber living on the premises.
ELI BELLER.
April 29, 1808.
THE subscriber earnestly requests those indebted to him, by note or book account, to come forward and settle their respective accounts, and pay at least a part, as some of them have been already of long standing, and justice to his creditors denies him the pleasure of giving any indulgence.
JOHN MCLEARY.
April 29, 1808.
CURRYING.
THE subscriber informs the inhabitants of Berkeley County, that he has commenced the Currying business in the house of Nicholas Roush, adjoining Mr. William Gregory's and opposite to Mr. John Fisher's, in Martinsburg, where he will be able to furnish all who may please to favour him with their custom with all kinds of upper leather and calf-skins, boot-legs and boot-tops, bridle leather, leather for hatters, &c. at a cheaper rate than they can be purchased at any other place in this town or Baltimore; he will take hides in exchange for leather, and will allow the highest price in cash for calf-skins.
He solicits, in a particular manner, the attention of saddlers, of boot and shoe makers, and such other of his mechanic brethren as may want any articles in his line, as they are assured that all kinds of leather furnished by him will be elegantly finished and sold on the most reasonable terms—Equal endeavours will be made to give satisfaction to every other class of citizens who may please to favour him with their custom.
LAZARUS STEWART.
April 29, 1808.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
R AN away from the subscriber on the 20th December last, a Negro woman named VENUS , about 27 years of age, about 5 feet 4 inches high, of a proportionable size, of a yellow complexion, has a wide mouth and full lips, rather ruff countenance, pock marked, has holes pierced in her ears, has small feet and hands for a Negro, a scar on the right side of her head not far from the crown, is remarkably fond of company and strong drink; had on when she went away a black and white striped linsay jacket and petticoat, a new wool hat, a gray coating cloak bound with worsted binding, a new red grounded calico habit, a dark grounded ditto, a white muslin ditto, and a quantity of other clothing not recollected; she has been in the neighbourhood of Charles-Town, and about Mr. Dandridge's quarters; she may have obtained a forged pass, and endeavour to pass as a free woman. I will give ten dollars reward for her apprehension if she is taken in Berkeley or Jefferson County; twenty dollars if fifty miles distant; if a hundred miles the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid, if delivered to Mr. Thomas Locke, Martinsburg, or to the subscriber, living near the Warm Springs.
JAMES JACKSON.
April 22, 1808.
Berkeley, ss.
February Court, 1808. William Rankin and Christian Shank, Complainants,
against Mary Kelly, executrix of Thomas Kelly, dec. Robert Gustin, and Elijah Sutton, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Mary Kelly, not having entered her appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that she is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Mary Kelly do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY MARTINSBURG.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he still occupies his old stand, between the Post-Office and Printing-Office, Martinsburg; that he has lately made a considerable addition to his stock of leather, (which is of the best quality) and shall constantly keep by him a large assortment, so that none who may please to employ him, will ever be disappointed; he will be careful in always keeping the best workmen, and from his own particular attention, feels an assurance, that he shall be able to give satisfaction to his customers—Boots and Shoes, of every description, will be carefully made, agreeable to directions—He intends to keep, ready-made, a variety of work for Ladies and Gentlemen—Having a large stock of Leather on hand, he will be able to give a short credit to punctilious persons who may wish it. He is thankful for the favours already received, and will endeavour in future not to be underserving encouragement.
RICHARD HICKSON.
April 1, 1808.
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY, Near the Globe Tavern, Martinsburg.
THE subscriber, from a desire to advance his own interest, to place his business on a more respectable footing, to serve his customers, and to be at all times ready to answer the calls of the public, has now, and intends always to keep in his employ, some of the best and most fashionable workmen, in his line of business; he will also be constantly provided with the best leather that can be obtained—and from an assiduous attention and endeavours to please, has no doubt but that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who think proper to employ him.
Gentlemen and Ladies at a distance, who may please to favour him with their work, may depend on their commands being strictly complied with, and that by forwarding their measures accompanied with instructions, their work can be as well executed here, as at any of the most fashionable towns.
JACOB POISAL.
March 25, 1808.
Bark Wanted.
FOR Black Oak Bark, as we are out of that kind, four dollars per cord for good well packed cords will be given, and a generous price for Spanish and Chesnut Oak, at our Tan Yard in Shepherd's-Town.
CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS. Shepherd's-Town, April 8, 1808.
N. B. Black Oak Bark has usually been but from two and a half to three dollars a cord. [6w.]
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808. Ignatius O'Ferrall and Frances his wife, late Frances M'Kiernan, Comp'ts, against
Peter M'Kiernan, Laurence M'Kiernan, Andrew Goulding and Catherine his wife, late Catherine M'Kiernan, Patrick Ternan and Margaret his wife, late Margaret M'Kiernan, James O'Quin and Susanna his wife, late Susanna Mahony, Michael M'Kiernan, Francis Monahan, late Frances M'Kiernan, Elmer Stisky, late Elmer M'Kiernan, John M'Kiernan, Peter M'Kiernan, Frank M'Kiernan and Barney M'Kiernan, Def'ts, In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, 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 complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808. Nathan Bull, ex'r. of Robert Bull, dec. Complainant,
against Daniel Brown, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808. William Maslin, Complainant, against
Daniel Brown and David Dutton, Defendants, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
PURSUANT to a decree of the Court of Berkeley County, the Commissioners therein named, will proceed to sell, for ready money, on Monday the 16th day of May next, on the premises, a certain Tract of LAND , belonging to the heirs of James Wight, deceased, for the purpose of securing a debt due by said James Wight to Joseph Foreman;—This Land is situated on the river Potomack at the mouth of Back Creek, and contains 172 acres, about 40 of which is good bottom, a quantity of meadow land, about one half of the whole tract cleared, and the balance well timbered, has on it an excellent apple orchard, some peach and cherry trees, a good spring, and the place well watered—the buildings are out of repair.
GEORGE PORTERFIELD, WILLIAM PENDLETON, THOMAS SHEARER, April 1, 1808. Commissioners.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia: Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.