Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-10-21 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
Martinsburg, Va. Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
No. 22 of Vol. X.
FRIDAY, October 21, 1808.
Whole No. 490.
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For the paper on which we now print, we have been obliged to pay an advanced price of nearly fifty per cent, and cannot obtain it even at that rate, without advancing cash; the time is fast approaching when we shall want a supply for the winter; we hope our friends will not forget that their aid is necessary to accomplish this.
Intelligencer-Office, October 7, 1808.
An Overseer Wanted.
I SHALL want on the 24th day of December next, an OVERSEER, who can come well recommended for his honesty, industry and capacity for business.
ELISHA BOYD. Sept. 23, 1808.
LANDS for sale.
ON Monday the 21st of November next, being the 1st day of the Court of the County of Berkeley for that month, at the Globe Tavern in Martinsburg, I will sell at public auction for ready money, a very valuable tract of LAND containing about 226 acres lying about a mile and an half from the town of Martinsburg—There are on the premises a good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, &c. and the whole is in tenable condition. It will be shown on application to Mr. Samuel B. Harris in whose tenure it now is, and possession will be given to the purchaser on the 1st of April next.
This property was some years since sold under a deed of trust from Michael M'Kewan and wife for the benefit of Gen. Swann and others of the city of Baltimore to whom it now belongs. It is encumbered with an old Mortgage which will be extinguished prior to the sale. Full information as to the title will be given on application to
PHILIP C. PENDLETON. Martinsburg, Virginia, August 12, 1808.
Carriage Manufactory.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has now in his employ, at his Carriage Manufactory in Shepherd's-Town, Virginia, a number of excellent workmen from the most fashionable Cities, which will put it in his power to furnish his employers, on a short notice, with Carriages of any description, finished in the most elegant, or in a plain and neat style, at reasonable prices.
Old Carriages will be handsomely repaired, at cheap rates.
He makes Drums and Fifes, Paints Floor Cloths, &c.
His local situation, will always enable him to procure timber and other materials of the best quality, and he is determined that no pains shall be spared to make his work handsome and serviceable.
GEORGE MILLER. Shepherd's-Town, Sept. 2, 1808.
FRESH GOODS
Now opening.
THE subscribers have the pleasure to inform their friends, customers and the public generally, that they have just received and are now opening at their Store (Mr. Kearsley's well-known corner) in Shepherd's-Town, a complete and handsome assortment of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.
consisting of almost every article in the mercantile line, which have been purchased low, and will be sold on as favorable terms as any goods that will be offered this season.
They return their thanks to all those who have been pleased to call on them since their commencement in business, and flatter themselves with a continuance of the same, as they are determined that no pains shall be spared to accommodate those who may favour them with their custom.
R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 20, 1808.
From the Staunton Political Censor.
At a meeting of a number of the respectable freeholders of the county of Augusta on Saturday the 17th day of September, 1808, for the purpose of taking into consideration the present crisis of public affairs—GEN. ROBERT PORTERFIELD was appointed Chairman, and SAMUEL CLARKE Secretary.
The Chairman having informed the meeting that the objects thereof were to take into consideration the present situation of the country as it respects the operation of the Embargo law, to express their opinion on the policy which dictated it, and of its continuance—and also to adopt such measures as might be deemed necessary to support the election of a Federal President and Vice-President, and a Federal Representative for this congressional district.
On motion—Alexander Nelson, Carter Beverley, James Bell, Andrew Anderson, William Robertson, Alexander Robertson, and Alexander St. Clair, were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions to be proposed to the meeting. The committee then retired and prepared the following:
To the PRESIDENT of the U. STATES.
SIR, WE the freeholders of Augusta County, at the court-house in the town of Staunton, duly assembled according to public notice given in the newspaper, hereby beg leave to approach the executive branch of government with such expressions of the political sentiments of the county aforesaid as seemeth to us meet and proper. The fundamental principle of our Constitution has always been considered to mean, that the power of each branch of the government being derived from the people, they of necessity have the right to control the operation of it, and for that purpose it has been generally acknowledged, that the legitimacy of the government is alone the sovereignty of the people. Viewing it therefore a right we possess (coequal with the formation of compact) that whenever public exigencies shall require the expression of the individual opinion, it should be freely and fully declared, we have thus assembled to take into consideration the present unhappy situation of our country, and after the most mature and deliberate reflection, we deem it our duty to lay before you the following expressions of our feelings.
The prosperity of the U. States has invariably depended upon commerce maintained and supported by a just regard to our national honor, and we view it therefore of deep regret to the nation, that after nine months experience of the Embargo law, we are left ruinous and dreadful as the consequences are, to deplore a continuance of it without any serious prospect whatever of its being repealed. As long as it was thought right to indulge our rulers in a trial of the experiment, we have in common with the great mass of the people of the U. States, silently submitted to the authority of the government; but, as we can no longer perceive the least probability of the great belligerent nations swerving from the political stand they have taken, and as the U. States without commerce must infallibly become a crippled and finally a bankrupt people, we deem it absolutely essential to our political existence, to decline a continuance of the Embargo law, ruinous and impolitic. We evidently discover (tested as our ideas are by experience) that under the agencies of commerce, we again open to the commercial people of America suffered to hazard themselves upon the ocean, in the pursuit of their lawful gain, free and unmolested by any domestic shackles. We are seriously apprehensive that there will soon pervade one general sentiment completely derelictive of longer acquiescence to the will of Congress; unpleasant as this declaration is, echoed and sent forth by the populous and patriotic county of Augusta, we consider it nevertheless as a truth that can no longer be disguised; and when we declare to you that we have long since considered our government partial and timorous in its operations towards one of the belligerent powers of Europe, and unnecessarily clamorous towards another—you will do us the justice to believe, that we are neither actuated ourselves by a hatred towards the one, or a love towards the other country, but that we measure our public sentiments by that political rule which is the unerring concomitant of wisdom and justice, viz.,—we consider it as honorable to deal justly with all nations, that equal share of national dignity and interchange that neither espouses ingloriously the actions of the one to the annihilation of the other; and we deem it as the most unparadisable circumstance, that the delegates of a free people should ever have formed themselves into a combination to subvert the true interest of their government, by shrouding themselves under executive recommendation to legislate for one foreign government at the expense of another; and we can no longer possibly forbear to say, that the continual series of secret deliberations in the two last sessions of Congress, afforded no omen to us of national integrity; within the secret Hall we believe the most dishonorable transactions have arisen, and that the people have been absolutely prevented from seeing those circumstances most intimately connected with their political safety and preservation; for, although we do not deny the propriety of the circumstances of government being sometimes disposed of with secrecy, yet we cannot possibly contemplate that there ever has been or ever will be cause for the councils of a free people to be so entirely enveloped in mystery, as the affairs of America have been. It was not a principle of the Washingtonian administration to encircle us in such darkness as this; for, upon one occasion only, can we remember that the doors of Congress were ever shut for more than one hour or two—We well recollect that even that circumstance was deemed unwholesome to the liberties of the people. Under these impressions, actuated as we most solemnly declare ourselves to be, by no consideration of party measures, and personal dislike to you, but governed as we are by that zeal for the prosperity of our country, so incumbent upon its guardians to maintain and preserve, we are emboldened to expect from you, Sir, as the supreme Magistrate of our country, that decision in your governmental sphere that shall prompt you to restore to the country its wonted free and unrestrained commerce; and shall restore to us that prosperity in our agricultural operations that is so necessary to the political health of the great mass of the nation. We in fine, Sir, declare to you, that tho' we reverence the constitution of our country, and will forever maintain the dignity and support of it—we cannot consent that legislators, emanated from it, ever shall take upon themselves so entirely the majesty of the people; we view it as altogether transcending the rights they were delegated to preserve, and as we consider their guardianship no longer guided by the fostering hand that should govern their conduct, we believe that the people have a right now to direct them; we therefore with the decency becoming a nation of free men, have presumed to make known to you our grievances, hoping that at the meeting of our legislature, if it should be convened earlier than is already by law established, you will, in the distribution of your magisterial duty, cause to be laid upon the table of Congress the following resolutions.
Resolved, That we consider the people of the United States paramount to all authority delegated to their representatives, and that they have a right in their individual capacity, peaceably to assemble and express their approbation or disapprobation of the measures emanating from their constituted authorities.
Resolved, That we view the whole passage of the Embargo law impolitic, and its operation partial, ruinous, and entirely fatal to the peace and welfare of the country.
Resolved, That we consider the decree of France in November 1806, as the principle cause of the countervailing orders of England in Nov. 1807, and that therefore we deem the conduct of our government indecisive as related to the one country, tending to relinquish to her our rights, and as to the other, filled with an over measure of complaint not warranted by our previous submission.
Resolved, That we view with extreme concern, an apparent degree of foreign influence pervading our councils, unworthy of a magnanimous and independent people.
Resolved, That we view the decisions of the late majority in Congress as guided too much by executive direction, and as having been (in a few instances only excepted) uniformly directed there by.
Resolved, That we believe that the raising of
an additional army establishment of only 6000 men, quite unnecessary, unless it was intended as a permanent one, inasmuch as that we consider the necessity of an army at any time must alone be danger free without; and if there was, or is that danger, we do not consider six thousand men as forming one tenth part even of the military strength necessary for defence.
Resolved, That we view such a repetition and frequency of secret communications from the President to both houses of Congress, as dangerous and improper; and that such frequent deliberations of that body in secret conclave, are incompatible with the spirit of our constitution and the liberty of the people; and that therefore they ought to be discouraged and never resorted to but upon the most unavoidable occasions.
Resolved, That we view with utter abhorrence the extension and unbounded operations of France against the powers of Europe; we think our government should be scrupulously careful not to countenance directly or indirectly, any of her overreaching measures; and we consider the conduct of the Emperor towards us as insulting and oppressive.
Resolved, That we feel a lively interest in the struggles of Spain to retrieve her lost power and consequence as a nation; and that we consider it absolutely proper that our government should meet any propositions from her, viewing her as we do, not a rebellious, but a loyal people, desirous to maintain and preserve their honor and consequence among nations, and fighting for the actual liberties of their country against an usurper and foreign tyrant.
Resolved, That without an open commerce for the merchants of the U. S. we seriously contemplate the entire downfall of the community, and that bankruptcy and civil war will arise; we view therefore it to be the bounden duty of congress to repeal the Embargo Act, and so to revert to the accustomed channels of commercial regulations, with such of the powers of Europe as will treat with us honourably, as shall insure to us that great blessing.
Resolved, That we will support the true honour and dignity of the country whenever called on.
On a motion being made to have the foregoing address and resolutions published for the information of the Freeholders of Augusta county, before they should be acted upon, the question being put and carried in the affirmative, It is resolved, That the Printers in the Town of Staunton publish the same in their respective papers.
Resolved, That the freeholders of the said county, be notified to meet at the Court-house in Staunton on Thursday the 29th of the present month, prepared to act upon the said address and resolutions.
ROBT. PORTERFIELD, Chairman.
At the above mentioned meeting the following Resolutions were also agreed to:—
Resolved, That we consider CHARLES COTSWORTH PINGEY of South-Carolina, and RUFUS KING of the state of New-York, as proper men to be supported as President and Vice-President of the United States—and that Robert Porterfield, William Boys, Carter Beverley, Alex. Nelson, Alex. St. Clair and Saml. Clarke, be appointed a committee of correspondence to carry into operation this resolution.
Resolved, That the aforesaid committee be also authorised to correspond with other committees of the several counties composing this congressional district for the purpose of supporting a suitable candidate for Congress at the next election.
The committee of correspondence for the county of Augusta, seeing the necessity of the greatest diligence being made by the Federal Republicans throughout the state of Virginia to restore the policy that guided the councils of Washington—and to give the object of this meeting as extensive and immediate circulation as possible, requests that such Federal Editors as feel a disposition to co-operate with them, will give these resolutions, with the note attached to them, an insertion in their respective papers; at the same time enjoining upon their federal friends in every county, the necessity of calling a meeting immediately to adopt similar resolutions expressive of their approbation of these measures, and to report to them a proper character for an Elector in their respective district to form the federal ticket.
The committee view with abhorrence the Law establishing the mode of Election by General Ticket, and are sensible of the great change that must, and that they hope will be effected to ensure success; if however the object should fail in this state, they will have the pleasing reflection of having made an honest effort.
ROBT. PORTERFIELD, WILLIAM BOYS, CARTER BEVERLY, ALEX. NELSON, SAML. CLARKE.
From the Norfolk Ledger.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
The character of this paper, to express ourselves in the language of party, is most decidedly federal. We do not therefore notice the proceedings of the federalists at Staunton, which are inserted in this paper, with indifference. They have claimed our most serious attention, and should have received our most zealous co-operation, if the reasons which we shall presently state did not induce us to hesitate upon the propriety of such co-operation.
The law of this state, for choosing electors, (as it was intended) excludes the minority from any of the advantages of suffrage. They have, however, a right to express their opinions, and before we saw the Staunton proceedings, we did hope that every federalist in the state would vote at the approaching election, and by this vote express his opinion of the

leading measures of the present administration. It was however, evident that without some concerted plan, such an opinion could not be expressed for want of proper characters being previously designated as candidates. It is well known that during the last winter, two tickets were formed in this state, one in favor of Mr. Madison and the other in favor of Mr. Monroe. It being a matter well understood, that in all the great and leading measures, that Mr. Madison, if elected, would pursue the course marked out by his predecessor, no person, who disapproved of the measures of the present administration, could vote for Mr. Madison's ticket, without committing an act of the greatest inconsistency in politics. We may say, that in general, the federalists of this state have disapproved of the measures of the present administration. We believe that without having any concerted plan with the friends of Mr. Monroe that the federalists would have voted for Mr. Monroe's ticket. In this way they would have expressed their disapprobation of the measures of which they have so justly complained. For some months past a general opinion has prevailed, that the friends of Mr. Monroe had declined the proposed contest. It appears however, from the address of the committee of Mr. Monroe's friends, published in this paper, that they have determined to persevere. What course then are federalists to pursue? The address from Mr. Monroe's friends is plain, and may be considered as pledging Mr. Monroe upon some leading points, particularly the cruel measure of the embargo, and upon our future intercourse with foreign nations. War or Perpetual Embargo, Peace and Commerce are the questions! To avoid the two former, and to secure the two latter, our elections must be directed. If there was a choice, that a federal ticket could prevail in this state, it cannot be supposed that the editors of this paper, would permit local state partiality or personal respect, to govern him in declining his co-operation with his federal brethren. Believing as we most sincerely do believe, that if the present course of measures are not amended, that even the UNION, that rock of our political safety, will cease to exist twelve months longer—we must be allowed to pursue a course for ourselves. As every calamity which could befall us as a nation, is included in the separation of the states, we shall enumerate no others. The impossibility of succeeding with a federal ticket is too so evident, that we think any calculation upon the subject would be shewn away. In conclusion, we hope that the federalists of this state, will reflect seriously upon the present crisis; and that the result of their reflections will produce a determination to give their unanimous suffrages for the ticket of Mr. Monroe. We know that a number of federalists have serious objections in voting for a person whose political sentiments are not in accordance with their own. But the true question is, do they prefer a person with whom they differ on some points, to one, with whom they differ in every point? Would the federalist vote for Mr. Madison's ticket? They surely would not—There is then no difference between voting in favor of that ticket, and so voting as to give it the best, perhaps the only certain chance of success.
Without considering many other circumstances, the manner in which Mr. Madison has been brought forward is so unimpeachable that it is the duty of every citizen, who desires to maintain the principles of our constitution in their purity, to resist this assumption of power by the members of the federal legislature.
The federalists of this state must be satisfied that there is not sufficient time to form a federal ticket before the election comes on.
It is believed if this state was laid into electoral districts that a majority of the electors would be found against Mr. Madison. Four if not five would be federal—eight or nine would return friends to Mr. Monroe.
The votes of North Carolina, will be as we are well informed, as follows:
Federal 5 Mr. Monroe 5 Mr. Madison 4
LONDON, August 22
The Dutch appear to the 9th inst. continue to trace the route of Napoleon, on his tour from Bayonne. In these papers we find a partial translation of his Britannic Majesty's speech, on the prorogation of Parliament; but at the precise point wherein mention is made of the affairs of Spain, the Journalist thinks it prudent to leave off! But we learn from private letters of the 9th inst. a few incidents of a more interesting nature. By these we are informed, that a few nights preceding that date, several of the Spanish Proclamations and official accounts of the proceedings of the patriots of Spain had been posted up secretly in the Rotterdam Exchange, and likewise in the streets of that city. The consequence was, that orders were given the following morning to destroy all papers of this description that could be found, and to declare them publicly to be forgeries. In the course of the day, an hundred guilders reward was offered on conviction of the person or persons who posted and distributed the said fictitious documents.
LONDON, Aug. 24.
We have received the Hamburg Correspondent to the 19th instant. This Journal preserves something of the character by which it was formerly distinguished. While the Dutch and French papers are silent, or very nearly so, respecting the military preparations in every part of Germany, the Correspondent contains a mass
of intelligence on the subject. According to this paper the French troops are every where in motion. Camps of exercise are ordered to be formed at Mochelm, in Bavaria, and Monte Chiaro, in the Venetian Frioul. Great activity is employed in repairing and provisioning the fortresses on the right bank of the Rhine, and in other parts of Germany field hospitals are ordered, ammunition preparing, and in short, that bustle prevails in all the military departments which generally indicates an approaching campaign.
In every part of the Austrian States, the zeal of the inhabitants anticipates the wishes of Government, and the materials of armies are collected almost as soon as the orders for making the preliminary arrangements are issued. The same activity manifests itself in Poland. They are fortifying the right bank of the Vistula with as much industry as if they expected an immediate attempt on the part of the Russians to force the passage.
Lucien Bonaparte, it seems, has left his usual residence, near Rome, supposed for Paris.
The Russian Fleet, consisting of nine sail of the line and frigates, is said to be at sea.
August 27.
A Telegraphic message was received at the Admiralty yesterday evening from Plymouth, announcing the arrival of a vessel with the important and grateful intelligence of the provinces of Biscay having declared in favour of the patriots and risen against the French. The particulars will not reach town till this evening.
Lucien Bonaparte feeling himself insecure while within the reach of his brother Napoleon, "has actually applied to the king of Sardinia and to Mr. Hill, the British envoy at Cagliari, for passports for himself and family to go to the United States of America!"
It is ascertained in a morning paper, that "a letter from Rochefort, of the 8th inst. from a most respectable quarter, says, that several petitions were presented by the merchants of that place to Bonaparte, during his recent visit, praying that the embargo might be taken off neutral vessels. His answer was that he could not give them a decisive answer until he had taken the advice of his council; but that it was possible, the time was at no great distance, when he would permit them even to renew their intercourse—even with England."
NEW-YORK, October 11.
Yesterday morning, the frigate Chesapeake, the British Packet Lord Hobart, ship Passenger, and brig Ann, for N. Orleans, the Minerva, for Charleston, and several others, went to sea with a fine breeze from N. W.
As it is now three months since any accounts have been received from the island of Guadaloupe; and as there are, probably, 60 or 70 American vessels embargoed in that place, it is in serious contemplation to petition the President for permission to send out one or more vessels, with provisions for the unfortunate American seamen, who, in all probability, are confined there in a state of starvation.
FROM HALLIFAX.
By a gentleman who left Halifax 14 days ago, and arrived here in the sloop Elizabeth, capt. Damerell, from Deer Island, we have the following information: The preparation of the apparent important expedition which has been in agitation for some time past is now nearly completed; the time is improved with the greatest diligence to facilitate their departure. The ships now in readiness for this secret object are 19, most of which are of the line, and 100 transports with flat bottomed boats built on a new construction, for the purpose of landing in shoal water, 80 of these are completed and others preparing with the utmost dispatch; 15,000 troops are ready to embark and waiting the arrival of a reinforcement which sailed from Portsmouth the 3d of August under convoy; 60 horses with equipments for flying artillery, attended with infantry and camp equipment for 30,000 men, were all embarked prior to the 30th ult. There are various conjectures relative to the destination of the fleet, the opinions of many are that the object is New Orleans or the Floridas.
Every stranger is strictly scrutinized and arrested if a passport cannot be produced, designating his business.
Eastern Argus.
By the arrival this forenoon of the schr. Traveller, captain Thompson, from Martinique, we learn that the markets at that place were extremely high. Flour was selling for $40 per barrel—butter per pound 22 1/2 cents—beef per barrel $40—pork $50—tobacco none in market.
Three schrs. had arrived at St. Pierre, laden with provisions and fish, having by accident been blown off the United States coast.
[N. Y. pap.]
The following translated from the Havana Aurora, was handed by the American Consul at Matanzas, to captain Russel, of the brig Pingara, who arrived last evening from that port.
Phil. Tr. American.
HAVANNA, Sept. 22.
The Governor of Jamaica, has just communicated to me by a dispatch, the following news, which you will publish in your paper of to-morrow.
His B. M. ship—spoke off the island of Teneriffe a packet from Cadiz, who informed that Mutat had been completely defeated, taken prisoner and sent to Seville; that Dupont had died of chagrin. The unfortunate Charles IVth, had died a natural death, the queen was dangerously ill, and the prince of peace hourly expected to experience the same; that Ferdinand 7th, was in Spain, and the continental powers had already decided in conjunction with the English to co-operate in the extinction of Corsican Tyranny; and that the French leaders confident of being executed by all christendom had taken the bold step of demanding that Napoleon should be arrested, which had been put into execution. The province of Gascony and Roussillon had declared that they would oppose any French force that attempted to enter Spain. In exterminating the French forces from Catalonia, 40,000 Spaniards fell a sacrifice, whose memory will ever be dear unto the survivors.
This moment a private messenger has arrived from Havanna, who assures us that there was a signal flying at the Moro Castle for a packet from Spain, which is undoubtedly the one which gave rise to the above communication from the gov. of Jamaica to that of this island.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of great respectability, in the Mississippi territory, to his friend in Chillicothe, dated Aug. 23, 1808.
"A few days ago, not far from the place where a camp meeting was held, a white man whipped a drunken Indian because he would not consent for him to cut a bee tree he had found. The Indian sent a runner to the towns, and fifteen or sixteen of his friends came, painted themselves black, went to Montgomery's house, (the man who whipped the Indian) scared them away, plundered the house, set fire to it, and went off. The whites collected, about twenty-two in number, pursued and overtook the Indians, had a skirmish, in which one Indian was killed, and one white man wounded: the Indians kept the ground. This caused a great alarm. The people are fortifying—troops are ordered out to guard the frontiers. What will be the consequence, is not for me to predict."
ANOTHER WARNING.
Extract of a letter from Pablo Serra, of the Havanna, dated Sept. 12.
"We have had a second meeting of planters and merchants, to deliberate on our situation; and it was decided to admit neutral vessels with every description of goods, until Spain shall be in a situation to provide for our wants."
"We expect large supplies from England, and I think it would be of great importance to America to raise the Embargo before our people learn to do without your trade—for otherwise you may be excluded entirely by an arrangement with England, which
may be easily effected, under our present impression of your attachment to France, and hostility to our glorious cause.
(B. N. Am.)
We have received a file of Paris newspapers to the 15th of Aug.
They contain but few articles of importance which have not been anticipated, and are principally filled with projects for the interior improvement of France, and with literary articles. They are almost entirely silent with regard to Spanish affairs. Among the late Imperial decrees is one for opening a grand road of communication between Paris and Madrid by the way of Pau, Oleron and Saragossa.
Austria is pushing her levies with great vigor, but owing to the scarcity of money and the deranged state of her finances great dissatisfaction is created.
The Napoleon code has been adopted in the kingdom of Westphalia.
The Diet of Hungary is convoked at Presburg.
Very spirited exertions are making in France in the cultivation of cotton, which is said to grow luxuriantly.
The Moniteur denies that any questions of importance are pending between France and Austria, and ridicules the idea of Austrian levies en masse.
The Ottoman Porte has exempted from duty cotton exported to France.
BALTIMORE, October 16.
The following paragraphs in relation to a circumstance which has excited considerable interest in N. York, seem to present a correct view of the affair:
On Monday last, the 10th inst. the British Packet was seized by the frigate Chesapeake, at the watering place, going out, for (it is said) having specie on board for exportation, which is prohibited by one of the supplementary embargo laws. The packet is now in arrest.
As accounts are published in the evening papers of yesterday differing from the above, I deem it proper to say that my information is from the custom house.
Citizen. We have forborne mentioning anything relative to the detention of the British packet, as there was so many contradictory reports concerning it. The following, we learn, to be a correct statement: The officer, indubitably, only performed his duty, altho' perhaps, the particular circumstance of the vessel being a packet allows certain customary privileges. It appears that a quantity of specie had been shipped on board, which formed a breach of the embargo law. Intelligence had been received of this circumstance, and she was stopped by the Chesapeake. We understand, however, that this affair has been properly explained, and the packet has received permission to proceed on her voyage.
Oracle. She has since actually sailed.
The following is a specimen of the wretched falsehoods with which the Democratic prints abound. It is only necessary to assure the reader, that Saxon Skyler is living and in good health. If elections are to be promoted by such shocking expedients as this fabrication, the mass of the people must by degrees become more corrupted than will be compatible with a Republican Government. The remedy lies in the scorn and contempt with which such profligacy should be discountenanced.
From the Washington Monitor of Thursday last.
Horrible, Inhuman Villainy! Democratic Press Office. EXTRA. Philadelphia, Tuesday Evening, October 12, 12 o'clock.
An express has this moment arrived from Northumberland, with the following letter to the editor of the Press. Let Federalism read, and be dumb forever! Let Republicanism read, and unite forever! Mason's Tavern, near Selin's Grove, October 7, 1808.
DEAR SIR. YOU will no doubt be distressed to hear, that SIMON SNYDER, the Democratic candidate for the office of Governor, has been basely and privately murdered! He was missed from home about two hours after sunset, on Saturday evening; every

search and inquiry was made to no purpose; about 100 neighbours were collected by 6 in the morning, and were proceeding to search the woods, when a party discovered traces of blood about 40 yards from the barn. In pursuing their search, they saw near to a large pile of rails which had lain for some months, a quantity of blood; and it was evident the rails had been moved. On turning over a few of the rails, what was their horror and surprise, to find the body, mangled in the most shocking manner. We know not who to suspect, but from the measures we have taken, we trust the perpetrator cannot escape. I will give you by the mail some further information on this horrid transaction.
PATRICK MASON.
Mr. Mason is well known to the editor, and there can be no doubt of the truth of the above dreadful intelligence.
Our election is now going on, and dreadful is the scene this news must produce. [Edir. Press]
The gentleman who inclosed the foregoing to the Monitor, remarks—"The election is stopped—the mail is closed; this is admitted through favour."
Martinsburg, October 21.
"STENTOR," No. 7 is received, and shall appear in our next.
The whole returns for the House of Delegates of the State of Maryland, stand as follows:
   Fed. Rep. Dem.    Dorset 4 0 0  Somerset 4 0 0  Worcester 4 0 0  Talbot 1 0 0  Caroline 2 0 0  Kent 0 4 0  Cecil 0 4 0  Queen-Anne's 0 4 0  Harford 0 4 0  Baltimore 0 6 0  Anne-Arundel 0 6 0  Prince George's 4 0 0  Calvert 4 0 0  St. Mary's 4 0 0  Charles 4 0 0  Montgomery 4 0 0  Fredrick 4 0 0  Washington 0 4 0  Allegany 4 0 0  Totals 43 37 0  
100 Pennsylvania were brought over the line to vote for the Democratic ticket.
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
In the city and county of Philadelphia, Snyder had a majority over Ross of 1800 votes; but the United States Gazette states, that they had heard from a sufficient number of districts in the neighbouring counties, to make a majority in favour of Ross of more than 300. It is on the agricultural interest—"the chosen people of God," we must rely for the redemption of our country from its present perilous situation. [Wash. Eed.]
Honorable Testimony. —"I know of no man," said the late General Hamilton, "who so nearly resembles Washington, in all his great and enviable qualities, as Charles Cotesworth Pinckney." Can there be higher evidence of worth and greatness, than such an eulogium from such a man?—[New-York paper.]
It appears by our foreign intelligence that Lucien Bonaparte has been applying for passports to come to the U. S. What can he be coming here for at this time, we are unable to conjecture unless the presidency of the U. States has been transferred to him, as the sovereignty of Spain, was to his brother.—U. S. Gazette.
At a numerous meeting of the Democratic Republican citizens of Jefferson county, at the house of Mr. Adam Moudy in Smithfield, on the 8th inst. agreeable to public notice, Benjamin Bell, esq. was chosen Chairman, and capt. Moses Smith, Secretary—when the following resolution was unanimously agreed to:
Resolved, That this meeting do concur with and approve of the Resolutions adopted by the Democratic Republican meeting held at the house of capt. Geo: Hite in Charles-Town, on the 13th of Sept. last, and that the members of this meeting will unite in supporting James Madison for our next president of the U. S. and George Clinton Vice-President, col. John Morrow, to represent this district in congress, capt. Smith Slaughter and Daniel Morgan, esq. to represent this county in the
State Legislature, the ensuing Election, by every open, fair and honorable means.
Resolved, That the foregoing Resolution be signed by the President and Secretary and offered for publication in the Farmer's Repository and Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
BENY. BELL, Chairman. M. SMITH, Secretary.
Mr. Alburtis,
Being informed by a friend, that some time past, there was published in the Washington Monitor, strictures on my conduct in favour of gen. James Wilkinson, with a view to discredit what I have asserted before the public—I now declare to all the world, that JAMES WILKINSON is the TRAITOROUS character I have represented him to be; and that it is in my power, under circumstances compulsory of attendance of witnesses, and the production of papers, to establish the fact to the conviction of every man on earth. I have not seen what was published, nor is it material—Congress will or will not take up the subject, but if congress does, then my conduct and that of gen. Wilkinson, will appear to the world; and if congress does not then I must defend myself.
R. NEWMAN.
Voice of Washington —The following letter from Gen. WASHINGTON, was written a few months before his death; and is published in the Crisis by a correspondent, who pledges his character to the public that the copy is correct, and that the original is now in the hands of a gentleman living in New-York. It is the first item in a series of testimony which the writer intends to produce, to shew that there has existed in the United States, for a number of years, a dangerous French faction. We look upon this letter as a document of great importance, and recommend it to the careful perusal of our readers:— [Balance.]
"Confidential."
"Mount Vernon, Jan. 15, 1799."
Dear Sir,
At the threshold of this letter, I ought to make an apology for its contents; but if you will give me credit for my motives, I will contend for no more, however erroneous my sentiments may appear to you. It would be a waste of time to attempt to bring to the view of a person of your observation and discernment, the endeavors of a certain party among us, to disquiet the public mind with unfounded alarms: to arraign every act of the administration; to set the people at variance with their government, and to embarrass all its measures. Equally useless would it be to predict what must be the inevitable consequences of such policy, if it cannot be arrested. Unfortunately, and extremely do I regret it, the state of Virginia has taken the lead in this opposition. I have said the state, because the conduct of its legislature, in the eyes of the world, will authorise the expression—because it is an incontrovertible fact, that the principal leaders of the opposition dwell in it and because no doubt it entertained, I believe, that with the help of the chiefs in other states, all the plans are arranged; and systematically pursued by their followers in other parts of the union, though in no state, except Kentucky, that I have heard of, has legislative countenance been obtained beyond Virginia. It has been said, that the great mass of the citizens of this state, are well affected, notwithstanding, to the general government and the union; and I am willing to believe it—nay, do believe it: But how is this to be reconciled with their suffrages at the elections of representatives, both to Congress and their state legislature, who are men opposed to the first, and, by the tendency of their measures, would destroy the latter? Some among us have endeavored to account for this inconsistency, and though convinced themselves of its truth, they are unable to convince others, who are unacquainted with the internal policy of the state. One of the reasons assigned, is, that the most respectable and best qualified characters among us, will not come forward. Easy and happy in their circumstances at home, and believing themselves secure in their liberty and property, will
not forsake them or their occupations, and engage in the turmoil of public business; or expose themselves to the calumnies of their opponents, whose weapons are detraction . But at such a crisis as this, when every thing dear and valuable to us is assailed; when this party hang upon the wheels of government as a dead weight, opposing every measure that is calculated for defence and self-preservation; and abetting the nefarious views of another nation upon our rights: preferring, as long as they durst contend openly against the spirit and resentment of the people, the interest of France to the welfare of their own country; justifying the first at the expence of the latter: When every act of their own government is tortured, by constructions they will not bear, into attempts to infringe and trample upon the constitution, with a view to introduce monarchy—When the most unceasing and purest exertions were making to maintain a neutrality which had been proclaimed by the executive, approved unequivocally by Congress, by the state legislatures, nay by the people themselves, in various meetings: and to preserve the country in peace, are charged as a measure calculated to favor Great-Britain at the expence of France; and all those who had an agency in it, are accused of being under the influence of the former, and her pensioners: When measures are systematically and pertinaciously pursued, which must eventually dissolve the union, or produce coercion: I say, when these things have become obrious, ought characters who are best able to rescue their country from the pending evil, to remain at home? Rather ought they not come forward, and by their talents and influence, stand in the breach such conduct has made on the peace and happiness of this country, and oppose the widening of it? Vain will it be, to look for peace and happiness, or for the security of liberty or property, if civil discord should ensue;—and what else can result from the policy of those among us who, by all the means in their power, are driving matters to extremities if they cannot be counteracted effectually? The views of men can only be known or guessed at by their words or actions. Can those of the leaders of opposition be mistaken, then, if judged by this rule? That they are followed by numbers who are unacquainted with their designs, and suspect as little the tendency of their principles, I am fully persuaded. But if their conduct is viewed with indifference; if there is activity and misrepresentation on one side, and supineness on the other; their numbers accumulated by intriguing and discontented foreigners under proscription, who were at war with their own government, and the greater part of them with all government, their numbers will increase, and nothing short of Omnipotence, can forestal the consequences.
I come now, my good sir, to the object of my letter, which is, to express a hope and an earnest wish, that you would come forward at the ensuing elections (if not for Congress, which you may think would take you too long from home) as a candidate for representative in the general assembly of this commonwealth.
There are, I have no doubt, very many sensible men who oppose themselves to the torrent that carries away others who had rather swim with, than stem it, without an able pilot to conduct them; but these are neither old in legislation, nor well known in the community. Your weight of character and influence in the house of representatives, would be a bulwark against such dangerous sentiments as are delivered there at present. It would be a rallying point for the timid, and an attraction of the wavering. In a word, I conceive it to be of immense importance at this crisis, that you should be there;—and I would fain hope that all minor considerations will be made to yield to the measure. If I have erroneously supposed that your sentiments on these subjects are in unison with mine; or if I have assumed a liberty which the occasion does not warrant, I must conclude as I began, with praying that my motives may be received as an apology, and that my fear that the tranquility of the union, and of this state in particular, is hastening to an awful crisis, have extorted them from me.
With great and very sincere regard and respect,
I am, dear Sir, Your most obedient, Very humble servant, (Signed) Geo: WASHINGTON. PATRICK HENRY, Esq.
CHEAP GOODS.
THE subscriber is just opening a handsome assortment of Fall and Winter Goods , which he pledges himself to the public to retail on as good if not better terms than any other person—Those who doubt, have only to call and price them.
Among his late purchases are:  Low priced Calico and Flannels,  Mouselkin coming for Ladies' ware,  Swansdown vest shapes,  Tollinet and Royal do.  President's, Constitution and Fancy Cords,  Blankets Nos. 10-4 to 6-4,  Belts,  Elegant and Common Silks,  Remed and other Handkerchiefs,  Cotton Handker.  Shirting Cambric,  Plain and Cross-bared Lute strings,  Morocco Shoes all sizes,  A beautiful assortment of Less Muslins,  do. Cotton Lace,  do. for trimmings,  Fancy Calicoes,  Extra Long Cotton Gloves,  Leghorn Bonnets all fashions,  A very large and beautiful assortment of Plain and Fashionable Silk Bonnets, Leaf and pe Sugar, Imperial, Hyson, Y. Hyson, } TEAS, Hysonekin and Green French Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Holland Gin, Madeira and Lisbon Wines, Fish Oil, Spirits Turpentine, British Oil, Crowley and Blister'd Steel, 9 by 10 window Glass, Tin-Ware, Wool Hats, well made and finished, a large quantity of Bar and Strip IRON.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg Oct. 21, 1808. N. B. Highest price given for Hemp, Flax, Linen, Bees-Wax, Flax-Seed, Wheat, Rye and country produce in general.
Fresh Fall and Winter GOODS.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their old customers and the public generally, that they have just received from the city of Philadelphia, and finished opening, one of the largest and best assortments of GOODS since the war. (We return our thanks to those who have been so kind as to be entirely unnecessary thro' the channel of public advertisements to assert the very moderate terms on which they will be disposed of for Cash—when by a judicious and an impartial inspection every purchaser shall be advantageously informed.)
Among the entire assortment is comprised the following, viz:  Superfine and Common Broad Cloths, ditto ditto Cassimere, ditto do. Coatings, ditto Kersey Molekin, Knapped Frize, Devonshire, Kersey, Dble. Mild Drah Cloths, Forest do. Hunter's Patent Settinet, Malficks and Pearnaught, Fancy Windsor Cords for waistcoats; ditto Swansdowns, Red and Green Baies, S. fine and Common Flannels well assorted, Rose Blankets, Stamped ditto, President and Constitution Cords, Velveteens and Velveteens, Thicketts, Corduroys, Ladies' Pelise Velvets, Bonnets and Fancy Cords, Ladies' Press Tipets assorted, Gentlemen's Comfits, ditto, Yellow, Red, Brown and Blue Bandanas Hdkf. Madras Shawls and Hdkf. of various descriptions, Damask Silk and Cotton Shawls, Diaper Table Cloths and Towels, Bed Tickings assorted, a complete assortment of fine Ivory Combs, Quillback dressing ditto, Elegant pocket and common ditto, Ladies most fashionable Turbine & Common ditto, Ladies' fashionable Plush Hats trimmed complete, ditto to Leghorn Bonnets, Artificial Flowers, ditto Wreaths, Dutch &c. Feathers, Tipets assorted, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas; Veils; Broad Thread and Cotton Lace; Plus Thread Edgings, Spider-Nett Sleeves, Plush, Spotted and Trafalgar Less Muslins, Black ditto, ditto Shawls and Hdkf. Extra Long Silk Gloves, Pic-Nic ditto and Mitts, Short Silk Gloves, Bevard ditto, Plain Silk Stockings, Persian Cotton Towels, Ladies' Silk and Cotton ditto, assorted complete, S. fine Linen Cambric, 6-4 and 4-4 Cords ditto, 4-4 and 4-4 Black ditto, 4-4 S. fine Cambric assorted, Narrow Black do. Laced Clock'd and Plain Cotton Hose assorted, Gentlemen's S. fine Angola ditto assorted, ditto Wanted ditto, German full'd ditto, Mahogany framed Looking Glasses, Common and Pocket ditto, Morocco and Leather, Slippers elegantly assorted, ditto Childrens ditto, Black Satin, Milan, &c. Silk for dresses assorted, Well-Braces, Patent Silk, Leather and Cotton Suspenders, S. fine English Chintzes, the most elegant Figures, India and American prints, Pink, &c. Fine Ginghams, Irish and Country Linens, White and Brown Russia Sheetings, Ticklingburgs, Dowies, &c. &c. Gin, Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, N. E. Rum, Rye Whisky, Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wines, Ground-Allum and Plain Salt, Havana, Mucovado, Leaf and C. Sugars, Best Green Coffee, Spanish Cigars, Cavendish, James River and Plug Tobacco, best Sugar-house Molasses, Hyson, &c. Tea, Nutmegs, Cloves, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Camphor, Turkey Cotton Yarn, best Tennessee Spinning ditto, Crowley and Blister'd Steel, also an extensive assortment of Brim and M'Pherson's Bar-Iron, a large quantity of China and Queen's Ware handsomely assorted, Martinique Cordial in bottles. We return sincere thanks for past favours and hope nothing on our part shall be wanting to merit a continuance.  THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, 21st Oct. 1808.

Public Sale.
BY virtue of a Deed of trust, executed by John Jones to the subscriber, for the purpose of securing to Samuel Dunham a sum of money mentioned in said deed of trust, will be exposed to Public Sale, for ready money, on Tuesday the 1st day of November next, on the premises, a
TRACT OF LAND, lying and being in the County of Berkeley on Back-Creek, adjoining the lands of Wm. Wilson and others, containing eighty acres.
SAMUEL BOYD, Trustee.
Oct. 14, 1808.
THE Commissioners for the town of Bath, will form a board at the Globe-Tavern in Martinsburg, on the 1st day of the next court for the County of Berkeley. A full meeting is desirable, and it is hoped that all the Commissioners will attend who can do so conveniently. It is wished that persons desirous of undertaking the repairing of the Baths, the levelling the Bath-square, &c. will then present their proposals.
October 14, 1808.
THE CITIZENS of Berkeley County will be pleased to take notice, that on the first Monday of next month [November] an Election will be held for (twenty four) Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, as heretofore, by General Ticket.
ERASMUS GANTT, JOEL WARD, WM. SOMMERVILLE, Commissioners.
Martinsburg, Oct. 14, 1808.
THE subscriber having determined to move to the Western Country next spring, will offer for sale at Public Auction, on Tuesday the 25th instant, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs. Nine months credit will be allowed the purchaser, on giving bond with approved security. The sale to begin at ten o'clock. Due attendance will be given by
JOHN B. CHISMAN. Oct. 14, 1808.
Martinsburg Races.
WILL be run for over a good course near Martinsburg, on Wednesday the 26th inst. a purse of Sixty Dollars, four rounds to a heat, supposed to be about three miles, free for any horse, mare or gelding, carrying weight agreeable to the rules of racing.
On Thursday the 27th, a purse of Forty Dollars, three rounds to a heat, free as above, the winning horse the first day excepted.
And on Friday the 28th, a Sweepstake of about Twenty Dollars, two rounds to a heat, free also for any horse, except those who have won the preceding days, horses to start for the Sweepstake to carry a feather.
Four horses to start each day, or no race, horses to be entered the day preceding each race or double at the post. Five per cent. in the pound entrance. No person will be permitted to keep a booth on or near the ground, who does not give ten dollars towards the purse. Toll will be required.
THOMAS TABB, JAMES SMALL, } Mag's. October 14, 1808.
DESERTED
LAST night, the 2d instant, from the Recruiting Rendezvous at this place, Thomas Owens, alias Grove Harris , born in Maryland, 22 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair—had on a short black coat when he went off; but as he has also a brown coat and other clothing with him, it is difficult to describe his dress; it is believed he has lost a toe off one of his feet, he is a proud, talkative, boasting fellow; speaks much of having been a merchant in Loudoun County. Whosoever takes up said Deserter, and delivers him to me, or to any Officer of the United States Army, or confines him in any jail, shall receive a reward of Ten Dollars and all charges paid.
JOHN CAMPBELL. Martinsburg, October 3, 1808.
Letters remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, on the first day of October, 1808, which will be sent to the General Post-Office if not taken out before the first day of January, 1809.
A. ANN AINSWORTH. C. Isaac Chaplin, William H. Camul, James Cooper. F. John Files. H. David Hiestand, John Hoffman, David Harris, John Hewett. J. Isaac James. K. Widow Nelly Kiddie. L. Erasmus Lindsay, Michael Lindsenfelser. M. Samuel Michael, Robt. M'Williams. N. Hitty Nace. O. Julia Osborn, Peter Oiler. P. James T. Pollock. R. Meridith Richardson. S. Jacob Strong. T. Prudence Thornburgh, Joseph Thompson, Thornberry's Jack, James Thomas. W. Jacob Welshhans. JAMES BROWN, P.M. Shepherd's-Town, Oct. 7, 1808.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against fishing, fowling, or passing through the enclosures of the subscriber, on any pretence whatever, or from committing any other unlawful depredations on his property, as he is positively determined to prosecute to the utmost limits of the law every person who may be found so offending in future.
CONRAD KOWNSLAR. Mill-Creek, Oct. 7, 1808.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber on the 16th of September, a bound boy named Jonathan Oldfield , aged nineteen years. Whoever takes up and brings home said runaway, shall receive TEN CENTS reward, but no thanks nor charges. JOSEPH VAN MATRE. October 7, 1808.
Berkeley, ss. August Court, 1808. George Bowman, Complainant. Against John Bowman and Joseph Forman, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE defendant Bowman, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste. DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Prime Soal and Upper Leather FOR SALE.
THE subscriber now has, and will have during the fall and winter, PRIME SOAL at twenty-two cents per pound, by the single side; a generous reduction will be made by the quantity. Some well finished Upper and Calf-Skins, with part cash, will be taken in exchange for Soal.
EBENEZER CAMPBELL. N. B. An exceeding good Iron Mill, with all the apparatus for grinding bark, will be sold Cheap.
Shepherd's-Town, Virg. } 2m] September 30, 1808. }
Notice to Carpenters.
THE Commissioners of the town of Bath, having impowered me to contract with a workman to construct new Baths, I hereby give notice, that I wish to receive proposals on that subject, as speedily as possible.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON. September 9, 1808. [8w.]
Ladies fashionable Bonnets and Hats.
Just received, a great variety of Fashionable Bonnets and Hats, Wreaths, Artificial Flowers, Ostrich Feathers, Lace Veils, Broad Thread Lace, Patent Cotton, ditto, Fine Thread Edging, Lace Sleeves, Spider Net, ditto, Extra long Silk Gloves, ditto White Kid, ditto, Short Kid and Silk, ditto, Kid, Morocco & Leather Slippers, Figured and plain Leno Muslins, Cambric, ditto, Chintzes and Calicoes, Dimities, Irish LINENS, Home-made, ditto, Twilled Bags, FLAX, Ticklingburgs, &c. &c.
They also have on hand, Medicines and Paints, Seal and Upper Leather, Nice Fair-tops, Calf-Skins and Boot Legs, Bar-Iron, Steel and Nails, Bacon, Flax-seed Oil, Well-seasoned Plank, A complete assortment of China, Glass, Queens, Stone, Tin, Wood-en and Potter's Ware.
Cast Nuts for grinding Fruit.
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Flannels, Velvets, Constitution and Presidents Cords, Mill-Saws, &c. &c. All which they are selling very cheap. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, September 2, 1808. P.S. Cash paid for Hides and Skins.
LANDS for sale.
A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Files and Basil Cross now reside, containing five hundred acres of good time stone LAND, binding on Opecon-Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's-Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill seat on Opecon.—The title good, the price low and the payments will be made easy to a punctual man. Those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms on application to John Baker, Esq. at Shepherd's-Town.
BENJAMIN ODEN. Martinsburg, Nov. 20, 1807.
PROPOSALS
FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, The Armenian Sketches, BY WILLIAM HUNTINGTON.
THE publisher has been induced to offer a new American edition of this work to the public from the scarceness of it, (it being almost out of print) and with the hope that its circulation will be a great public good, and have a tendency to point out to searchers after righteousness the true path in which it may be found. He trusts that it will richly repay those for its perusal who are in search after Divine truths; all who wish to see the glorious Gospel promoted and spread through our land, he doubts not, will feel a disposition to encourage this scarce and valuable work.
The publisher is not actuated by interested views in offering this work to the public; his sole object is the dissemination of truths necessary for every human creature to be acquainted with; he only wishes to obtain as many subscribers as will pay for the printing, his own situation being such as to put it out of his power to have it republished without the aid of others.
The work will probably make from 250 to 300 duodecimo pages; it shall be well printed on good paper, and the price, half bound, shall not exceed one dollar; those who wish them bound in leather can have them at the additional expense of binding; if the number of subscribers should be equal to his expectation, the price in all probability will be less.
The work will be put in press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained to pay for the printing.
Subscriptions received at the office of the Intelligencer. JOHN HUTCHINSON. June 3, 1808.
Clock making & Watch repairing.
THE subscriber acquaints his friends and customers, that he is still carrying on the above business at his residence in Frederick County, on the main road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, eighteen miles from the former and six from the latter place, where he will be thankful for any orders in his line, and trusts he shall be able to execute them with satisfaction to his employers.
He has now in his employ John Grove, well known as an excellent Watch repairer—and for the convenience of persons, in or near Martinsburg, who may want their watches cleaned or repaired, he has engaged Joseph M'Feely of that place, to receive them for him, to whom they will be returned when finished. Watches repaired by him will be warranted to perform accurately for one year, accidents excepted.
All Clocks made by him, will, as usual, be ensured to perform with accuracy.
He makes Mill-Brands of every description.
REES BRANSON. 6th Month, 10th, 1808.
20 Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Opecon in Jefferson County, Virginia, on Monday the 6th instant, a Negro Man named ELISHA , about twenty one years of age, about five feet seven or eight inches high, well made, rather slow in his speech, and is remarkably fond of liquor—Had on when he went away, a new shirt and trowsers of strong home-made tow linen, striped swansdown jacket, and roundabout made of fulled lindsey of a drab colour, the under part of the sleeves made of cloth nearly of the same colour, a wool hat about half worn, with a hat band and buckle, the hat band wrapped round with brass wire, and coarse shoes much worn. I will give twenty dollars reward and all reasonable expenses for the apprehension of the said Negro, if he is returned to me, or secured in jail, so that I get him again.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. June 17, 1808.
BOOT & 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 punctual persons who may wish it. He is thankful for the favours already received, and will endeavour in future not to be undeserving encouragement.
RICHARD HICKSON. April 1, 1808.
FLAX SEED.
The subscriber gives the highest price for clean FLAX SEED. L. PRICE. Martinsburg, Sept. 16, 1808.