Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1806-05-23 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 1 of VOLUME VIII.]
FRIDAY, May 23, 1806.
[WHOLE NO. 365.]
POCKET BOOK LOST.
ON Saturday last, the 10th instant, the subscriber lost between the Yellow-House and Buckles-Town, a Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing a number of subscription papers for "Fordyce's Addresses to Young Men," one of which had a considerable number of subscribers to it, and probably some other papers. Any person who will return the said Book shall receive the thanks of
JOHN ALBURTIS. Martinsburg, May 16, 1806.
FREDERICK NADENBOUSCH & Co.
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public in general, that they have on hand a handsome assortment of
Summer Goods,
and daily expect a further supply, which they are determined to sell on very accommodating terms to those who may want any thing in their line. The friends and customers of Philip Nadenbousch are requested to continue their favours, for we are determined to do every thing in our power to give general satisfaction. Martinsburg, May 2, 1806.
LAND FOR SALE.
WILL be sold at public sale, on the 12th of June next, a TRACT of LAND, containing 232 acres, situate on Back Creek, in Berkeley County. About 100 acres of this land is good rich bottom, 130 acres cleared and in good order for farming, and the remainder clothed with excellent timber. The sale will be on the premises, and the terms will be made known on the day of sale.
Will also be sold at the same time and place, Mares and Colts, Cows, and Sheep, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, and a number of other articles too tedious to mention; they will be sold on a credit of nine months, the purchaser giving bond with approved security.
ALEXANDER FLEMING. May 2, 1806.
Doctor I. Price,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Martinsburg and the public generally, that he has re-commenced the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c. in the house he formerly lived in, being part of the house of P. M c Gowan, on the north side of Burke-street, two doors from N. Choppert's, and one door from James Faulkner's store, on the opposite side of the street, where he intends to devote his time strictly to the business of his profession, and will endeavour to merit the approbation of those who may please to employ him by the success of his practice. The public's obedient and humble servant,
I. P.
May 2, 1806.
P. S. He has just received a general assortment of Medicines, Drugs, Paints, Dye-stuffs, &c. which he will sell low at apothecary rates for cash; also, an assortment of East and West India Fruit.
Latest Fashions.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received and are now opening, a very extensive and complete assortment of
New Goods,
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Selected out of this spring's importations—Among which are a great variety of beautiful rich FANCY GOODS , of the latest and newest fashions.—All of which have been laid in on the best terms, and are well worthy the attention of all those wishing to purchase nice cheap fashionable Goods.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, April 25, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND containing 200 acres, more or less, situate lying and being on Back Creek, in the county of Berkeley, 15 miles from Winchester, between 3 and 4 miles from Garrard's-town (commonly called Middle-town) and convenient to several merchant-mills, saw-mills and fulling-mills. This land is of the first quality, a great part of it rich bottom, 20 acres of mowable meadow which may easily be watered, and much more may be made; 3 or 4 never failing springs; the timber is of superior growth, which naturally shews the strength of the land. The buildings on the premises consist of a comfortable dwelling-house, kitchen, barn, and other out-houses—there is also an orchard containing about one hundred bearing apple and other fruit trees. The county road passes between the dwelling house and barn. For terms apply to the subscriber, living in Winchester, Virginia.
THOMAS KEENAN.
May 2, 1806.
N. B. There is a mill-seat on the premises, and part of the race already dug.
Horton & Clark,
Grocers, next door to Hussey's tavern, North Howard-Street Baltimore, Have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
of the best kind, among which are Cogniac Brandy, } Teas of every description, Madeira Wine, } Sugars do. do. Spirits, } Coffee do. Holland Gin, } Candles & Soap do. Bounce, } Chocolate do. N. E. Rum, } Cheese do. Molasses, } Spanish Segars, Salt, } Pepper & Spices, Oil & Paint, } &c. &c. &c. Plaster of Paris, } These Goods are offered unusually low.
Orders from the country thankfully received and punctually attended to.—Highest prices given for Country Produce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c. August 16, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND in Berkeley County, Virginia, containing 500 acres, lying on the Opeckon, within 2 miles of the river Potomak, and between the flourishing towns of Martinsburg and Shepherd's-Town. It is good lime stone Land, with tolerable improvements thereon, some good meadow and abundance of wood and timber for the support of the plantations, which are now rented to Messrs. John Files and Basil Cross. This valuable Land will be sold on Monday the 26th of May next at the court house in Martinsburg. A part of the money must be paid on the day of sale, and a reasonable credit will be given for the balance. On the payment of the whole, a good title will be made to the purchaser by
STEPHEN WEST, RICHARD W. WEST, HARRIET WEST, BENJAMIN ODEN.
Prince George's County, } Maryland, March 11, 1806. }
Fresh Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the city of Philadelphia, a very general assortment of SPRING & SUMMER
GOODS,
Which, having been selected with care, and purchased for cash at reduced prices, he can recommend to all who wish to buy Goods on reasonable terms. He has also received a large supply of every handsomely drawn
Bar-Iron,
Of which he always intends to keep a general assortment.
He returns his sincere thanks to his friends for past favours, and hopes nothing on his part shall be wanting to merit a continuance thereof.
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, March 28, 1806.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS.
SATURDAY the 17th of next month is appointed for the muster of the 1st Battalion of the 67th Regiment Virginia Militia, at William Johnston's mill; and Saturday the 31st of said month for the muster of the 2d Battalion of said Regiment, at Buckles-Town. All persons who have received public arms and accoutrements, are ordered to deliver the same to the Majors of Battalions on their respective days of muster aforesaid.
D. HUNTER, Lieut. Col. Com. 67th Reg. V. M.
April 11, 1806.
A Great Bargain.
FOR SALE,
FOUR hundred and seventy-three acres of LAND, lying in Berkeley County, Virginia, on one of the main roads leading from Williamsport in Maryland to Winchester in Virginia. About one hundred and sixty acres of this tract are rich bottom, abounding in every species of valuable timber, forty acres of meadow cleared, part in grass, the rest ready for grass seed this spring, and two hundred acres open for farming, secured by strong new fence. This land is uncommonly well watered; 10 or 12 springs which never fail, some of the strongest lime stone water, others soft water; several of these springs in different situations on the public road, have in a short distance from 25 to 45 feet fall of water, handsomely calculated for stills, breweries, tanyards, blacksmith's shops, &c. with a sufficiency of good stone raised, and in place, for building a large distillery. One half of this land is of a strong red lime stone quality, the residue slate; well adapted to any kind of grass, or grain, and in a peculiar manner suited to the use of plaster. A new stone Dwelling House put up last summer, with other necessary buildings. A handsome stream of water runs thro' the centre of this tract, which has worked a saw-mill to great advantage for 15 or 18 years past, affording also a snug seat for a chaping mill. A bearing Apple Orchard, young one lately set out, and nurseries of 2000 trees of the choicest fruit, most of them fit for planting out. This farm will admit of a handsome division into two lots, with meadow, wood, springs and farming land to each. It would be needless to enumerate any other advantages, it will be sufficient to say, that nothing but a pressing call for money, could induce the subscriber to offer this property for sale; his terms are moderate, he will sell, part cash, the balance on credit; but to a person who could advance the greater part of the purchase sum, he will throw in 100 acres of grain which promises a very good crop, and give immediate possession, or continue the crop begun, and pay the purchaser 150l. or 400 dollars for the year. Any one from Washington County, Maryland, or Pennsylvania, disposed to purchase, will call on Mr. Joseph Smith, sen. near the Big Spring, Chalmer's tavern, he will shew the property, or to the subscriber on the premises.
ERASMUS GANTT.
May 2, 1806.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on Sunday last, a Negro Man named Jim , alias Jim Thompson , but better known in this county and Jefferson by the name of Fifer Jim ; he is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, about 40 years old, has a round flat face, of a very dark colour, and is a stout well made fellow; he was lately confined in the Martinsburg jail from which I relieved him. He has for several years past blowed the fife for the militia companies about Martinsburg and other places, on which he performs very well, & plays the fiddle also. He had on an old surcoat coat made of gray coating, overalls and waistcoat of the same cloth, a pair of about half worn shoes, split down the vamp owing to their being too small, and stockings, and probably other clothing with him. I will give the above reward to any person who will return said negro to me, or confine him in Berkeley or Jefferson County jail so that I get him again.
ROBERT CHRISTY.
Berkeley County, March 28, 1806.
Valuable Real Property for sale by the heirs of Michael M c Keirnan, dec'd.
Part of the real estate of said M c Keirnan in the State of Maryland, viz.
A VALUABLE Plantation of rich Lime-stone Land, on the waters of Conococheague, containing about 275 acres. This Land is of the first rate quality, with a number of never-failing Springs of water, a large proportion of good Meadow, with a House, Still House, Barn, &c. also, a number of Fruit trees, and a never failing stream of water running thro' the place; within sight of a Lutheran Church and in the heart of a German settlement. This property is about 9 miles from Hagerstown and 3 from Potomak river, and has a number of merchant mills near it.
Also for sale, in the town of Hancock, on the river Potomak, one House and Lot, well situated for a store or any kind of public business.
In the State of Virginia.
One Plantation, on which is erected the noted stand called the Half-Way House. This Tract contains 266 acres of Land, the whole of which is tillable, and a great proportion cleared; this Land is particularly adapted to small grain. Its situation makes it more valuable than perhaps many stands in the county, being central between Martinsburg and Bath; it abounds with fine Springs, a good Orchard of choice Fruit; the House is large and well calculated for the reception of travellers, a Stable, and an out house for the family separate from the tavern.
Also, 400 acres of Land, within 2 miles of the town of Bath, 20 of which are cleared and under good fence; this Land is of good quality; on the Land is a House and Stable, with good Water and some Meadow.
Also, a small Farm on Sleepy Creek, about 5 miles from Bath; this place is in good order, with a convenient House and Barn, and Meadow well watered, and a good Orchard.
Also, in the town of Bath, that noted stand known by the name of the Coffee House, adjoining the Bath square; this House is the largest and most convenient for the reception of visitors at Bath, having upwards of 20 lodging rooms, a large ball-room, a dining room, dressing rooms, bar room, and a fine Kitchen.
Also, a Lot on which is erected a large Stable, sufficient to contain 40 horses, near the Coffee House, and a small Dwelling House.
Also, a Lot adjoining the Coffee House, on which is erected a two-story log House weatherboarded and painted, with Store Room, Kitchen and Stable.
It is unnecessary to be more particular, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase, will first view the premises. By paying a reasonable proportion of the purchase money down, the balance will be taken in easy payments. For further particulars inquire of Laurence M c Keirnan, who resides on the first described place in Maryland, to Timothy Monahan in Hagers-town, Ignatius O'Ferrall, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, Virginia, or Andrew Goulding, on Potomak river, 5 miles above Bath.
October 25, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomak river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate lime-stone quality; and is situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomak river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 15 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
April 18, 1806.

From the Aurora . PHILADELPHIA, May 10.
We learn, from a gentleman who arrived in this city a day or two ago, from St. Domingo, that, at the time of his departure there were very general movements among the subjects of the black emperor Dessalines. What the actual cause of this was he did not understand, but it was said that some advices had been received by way of Jamaica, that taught the blacks to expect a speedy attack. The consequences of these advices were that Dessalines was putting the black army into an active organization for war; all the money, valuable property and goods were removed to the mountainous country in the interior, and all the white inhabitants were ordered to remove from the sea coast.
During the recent celebration of some fête a French family had made its escape from the Cape, but being soon after missed by Gen. Christophe, he attributed the circumstances to the connivance of some Americans; in consequence, Christophe ordered the commanders and crews of all the American vessels at the Cape to be seized and put in close confinement, threatening to shoot or hang them all. Upon an investigation, however it appeared that the Americans had not aided the escape of the fugitives, who had, in fact succeeded in making the French lines at the city of St. Domingo. The Americans were then released.
The degradation, to which the Americans trading to the indigene ports are reduced, is low and humiliating as anything to be found in the annals of the Dutch at Japan. Such is the opinion of the Americans, entertained by the blacks, in consequence of the meanness of some that trade there, that Dessalines laughs at the law of Congress, interdicting the trade, and in exulting and contemptuous language declares that "as long as he has a bag of coffee or a dollar, he will never want Americans ready and willing to buy them, in disregard of all laws."
A gentleman of this city is said to be Desalines correspondent and agent. It was mentioned at the Cape, by persons who had intercourse at the black court, that Dessalines had purchased an estate in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, as a retreat in the event of an imperial overthrow.
Mr. Kirkland, formerly the editor of the Washington Federalist , was at the Cape, and had mounted the indigene  cockade in the service of the black emperor.
Miranda's expedition was spoken of without any idea of importance being attached to it; it was considered as a petty piratical enterprise.
We learn that Mr. Wm. Pinckney, lately appointed ambassador to England, will speedily sail from Baltimore for London.
The latest dispatches from Mr. Monroe are to the 11th March—these we are informed by the National Intelligencer , are of a more favourable complexion, relative to an amicable adjustment of our differences with Great Britain, than any previously received.
The happy progress of Mr. Monroe's negotiations, may be attributed, to the particular state of Europe, to the change in the British ministry, and to the alarm excited by the measures proposed in congress. We had the means for compelling an ultimate adherence to justice, but it is questionable, if Pitt had lived, whether he would have consented to such an early adjustment as we have now a right to expect—it is interesting, indeed, to remark the anxiety of the public prints of England to develop and recommend the best means for creating and strengthening a friendship with this country: this anxiety is general.
Our maritime strength (says a London print) does not so much depend upon our power of seizure, as on the freedom of our commerce: and we ought not either in justice or policy to drive America to measures of reprisal. If she should lay an embargo on all exports to our West India islands, for only six months, what would be their and our condition? And, even without that act of vengeance, a non-importation agreement of British manufactures for one year, would be a loss to this country of seven millions sterling.
Such is the language of an English ministerial writer, it expresses a knowledge of that power which this nation ought to know it possesses, it points out the true and only warfare that we ought to pursue in retaliation for British injustice.
Let us hope, however, that for the future there will not be many, if any, instances of such indignity as we have so long suffered.
The objects of negotiation between Mr. Monroe and the British ministry are so various, complex and important that we shall for a long time learn nothing but conjectures of the probable result, founded on the progressive development of British views, principles and concessions. The trade, carried on by Americans between the colonies of France, Spain, and Holland, and the mother countries, and the impressment of American seamen, were the principal subjects heretofore under discussion—our trade with the East and West India possessions of Great Britain, is we believe the subject now in negotiation. On all these points there is ample room for investigation and deliberation, and these could never have been conducted at a moment more favourable to the interest of the United States.
We find in the London Morning Chronicle of the 3d March, the following interesting article—it is the substance of the remonstrance presented by Mr. Monroe:
"The remonstrance presented by Mr. Monroe to this government states, that he had flattered himself he should have had an early answer to his former remonstrance. But the subject, he says, has become the more important, by the continuance of the same policy, and the frequent seizures which are still made of American vessels, places him in a state of great responsibility. He adds, that the more he reflects on the subject the more he is convinced it is contrary to the understood law of nations, and equally repugnant to the agreement between the two governments, in respect to the commerce in question.
By the law of nations, as settled by the most approved authors, no other restraint is acknowledged on the trade of neutral nations, with those at war, than that it shall be impartial between the latter: that it shall not extend to articles deemed contraband of war; nor to the transportation of persons in military service; nor to places actually blockaded or besieged. Every other commerce of a neutral with a belligerent is lawful, and every other restraint by a belligerent on a neutral unlawful.
The list of contraband is well defined, as are also the circumstances which constitute a blockade. The best authorities have united in confining the first to such articles as are used in war and are applicable to military purposes; and require to constitute the latter the disposition of such a force, consisting of stationary ships, so near the port, as to make it dangerous for the ships of a neutral power to enter it.
The vessels condemned were engaged in a commerce between the United States and some port in Europe, or between those states and the West India islands, belonging to the enemies of G. Britain. In the European voyage, the cargo consisted of the production of the colonies. In the voyage to the West Indies, it consisted of the goods of the power to which the colony belonged, and to which the ship was destined. The ship and cargo, in every case, were the property of American citizens; and the cargo had been landed, and the duty of it paid, in the United States. It was decided that these voyages were continuous, and the cargoes were condemned on the principle, that the commerce was illegal.
These seizures are incompatible with the law of nations as above stated; they involve no questions of contraband or blockade. On what principle then can these seizures be defended? On principles laid down in a series of orders issued by the British government in 1793, 1794, 1798. By the first of these orders, all commerce between neutrals and enemy's colonies is forbidden, though the other orders afterwards a little relax this rule. In support of these orders it has been urged, that as colonial trade is a system of monopoly in peace, neutral powers have no right to participate in it in time of war, and that belligerents may interdict it, although allowed by the parent country. But does it follow, because a parent country in time of peace monopolizes the whole trade of its colony, that in time of war it has no right to regulate it at all; on the contrary, that that right passes to the belligerent—If this doctrine was sound, it would certainly establish a new and singular mode of losing and acquiring rights. But are not in every state the colonies a part of her domain, and do they not continue so until severed by conquest? The right of regulating trade rests in the state over its whole territory, and no distinction
can be taken in reason between different parts of the same state. But neutrals have a right to trade with colonies in as ample an extent as the mother country will allow it. The right depends not on the chance of war, nor on the will of the belligerent. If the orders of the British government alluded to contained the known law of nations, there would have been no occasion for any of them, nor could they have varied from each other, in the manner in which they do so vary. I now, says he, proceed to shew that the decisions are contrary to the agreement between the two governments on this subject. By the order of November 1793, some hundred American vessels were carried into port and condemned. Those seizures were submitted to commissioners, who condemned them and awarded compensations, which Great Britain has honorably paid. It is impossible not to consider what passed on that occasion, but as an adjustment of the present principle, and until the case of the Essex, not one American vessel engaged in this commerce has been condemned, although frequently met with by the British cruisers. In Robinson's reports, page 368, it is clearly established by the learned judge of the admiralty, that an American has a right to import the produce of an enemy's colony into the United States, and to send it afterwards for the general commerce of Europe; and that the landing of the goods in the United States, and paying the duties, should preclude all further question upon the voyage.
Lord Hawkesbury afterwards, in a communication of the 11th of April, expressly stated the same thing—that the produce of the colonies might legally be imported into the United States, and from thence into the mother country; and thus the produce of the colonies and the manufactures of the mother country might find their way to each other by this circuitous route. He complains, that after this understanding between the two countries, that this opinion should be departed from in case of the Essex, which served as a signal for the British cruisers, and that since that time above fifty American ships, engaged in this commerce, have been carried into British ports, and are detained. He complains, that Britain gave no intimation of an intention to change her conduct on these points—He adds, that he makes this communication in hopes of a friendly adjustment, not only on this subject, but also on the other, of impressing American seamen, which he admits is a matter of peculiar delicacy, by reason of the similarity of persons and manners, and particularly from the identity of language with the two nations."
BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ. The Russian official account of the battle of Austerlitz.
TROPPAU, January 25. The issue of the battle of Austerlitz has been so well confirmed by its consequences, that it is almost incredible how France could publish such extravagant and untrue relations of that affair. All Europe, and the Russian nation in particular, justly expect a relation on our part. The love of truth alone, and the wish to adduce none but well authenticated facts, have hitherto prevented the appearance of this relation. In the mean while, it is necessary to correct some of the statements of the French bulletins, particularly the thirtieth, and to lay them before the public.
General Savary spoke with two persons only belonging to the Emperor's suite; and, excepting these, he only saw some field adjutants, who had bro't dispatches from their chiefs, or were in waiting to transmit orders to them.
The chief of the French nation might not have derived any pleasure from the conversation of Prince Dolgoruky; but he at the same time forgets that the Russians did not belong to those nations who sought this protection.
The number of the allied army, as stated in the bulletins, "was 105,000 men, viz: 80,000 Russians and 25,000 Austrians, and the French much inferior." But why were their numbers not given?—Besides the reserve, which alone was said to be equal to an army, the enemy's force consisted of four large divisions of 20,000 infantry and 3,000 cavalry each, commanded by a marshal and two generals of division. The combined army, on the other hand, consisted of 52,000 Russians and 17,000 Austrians.
But this inferiority in number was the least misfortune of the Russian army: the scarcity of provisions was so great, that for nearly two days preceding the battle, they had nothing to eat. The horses were famished to such a degree,
that those belonging to the artillery could no longer draw. Of course, in the battle, the artillery was of little use, excepting in those stations where it was at first planted. The total failure of provisions and forage was alone sufficient to prevent our maintaining our post any longer at Olmutz, or to take another station further in the rear. These circumstances urged the necessity of the battle, the happy result of which could only be expected from the valor of the troops. The Imperial guard, of which it is said, in a bulletin, that it lost all its colors, are still in possession of them, and have taken one pair from the enemy. The combined army, it is said, lost 15,000 killed and 20,000 prisoners. Do they include among these the 20,000 said to have been drowned.
After so many forced marches, and so much fatigue and hunger as has been sustained, with the sickness consequent thereunto; after the affairs upon the Danube and in Moravia, of the whole Russian army there is not a deficiency of more than 17,000 men. But, were the loss as considerable as the bulletin has pretended, why was not the Russian army pursued, as that bulletin falsely asserts?—On the contrary, the Russian army kept the field to the next morning. The armistice was not concluded, but with the emperor of Germany, at whose particular desire the Russians first commenced their retreat, and which was also effected in good order and without loss, notwithstanding the French partly assert, that during the negotiation with Austria, the French army prosecuted its victories. To enhance the glory of this day, the French bulletin says, that the French guard, (the reserve corps) took no part in the battle. The same bulletin however afterwards asserts, that when one French battalion was broken by the Russian guard, Buonaparte ordered marshal Beasieres to advance, and that the Imperial guards on both sides immediately came to action.
The French bulletins abound with false statements, over which the pretended noise and distraction, occasioned by the discharge of 200 pieces of cannon, and a conflict between 200,000 men, throw but a flimsy covering. Can it possibly serve the interests of a great general to sanction such reports? Can he really stand in need of such means as these to increase that military glory, which is not denied him? Posterity will do justice to the truth.
NEW-YORK, May 8.
Captain Lewis, who arrived at Baltimore on Monday last, in 17 days from Jeremie, informs, that a large schooner belonging to Baltimore, White, master, with one large gun, had been captured by a large French privateer, and every one put to Death. The news was received at Jeremie 10 or 12 days before he left it by some indigenes that had been captured by the same privateer and put on shore.
A Jamaica paper of the 12th ultimo, which we received yesterday, contains the following—"We learn from Carracas, that the government of that place was aware of Miranda's intention, in consequence of which a large force of Spaniards and Aborigines had been raised to oppose him, and the sea coast lined with troops for a great distance. His partisans, however, under a commander named Ferdinand Mendes Pinto, were also collecting an immense force to windward, and were determined to render him all assistance, immediately on his approaching on the coast."
By the fast sailing brig Eliza, capt. Toby, from New-Orleans, we have received letters and papers to the 17th ult. They do not announce any event of consequence. The territorial legislature were in session; and principally occupied in a bill defining the qualifications for eligibility to a seat in that body.—The French interest in New-Orleans are jealous of the encreasing ascendancy of the Americans. The bill, among other provisions, declares no person shall be eligible to the legislative body who at the same time holds an office of profit under either the general government or the territorial; and disqualifies any person from the rites of marriage in that country, who has not previously resided in it ten years!
The apprehensions of a Spanish war had subsided; and the expedition of Miranda, which had occasioned some agitation, was considered as not connected with any hostile design against the Spanish possessions, the Leander having been spoken going to St. Domingo by a vessel arrived at New-Orleans.
[Phil. Gaz.]

PHILADELPHIA,
May 12.
DREADFUL FIRE!
Between 7 and 8 o'clock on Friday evening last, a fire broke out in a trunk maker's shop, on the north side of Dock street, between the bank of the United States and that of Pennsylvania. It being immediately in the neighbourhood of several wooden buildings occupied by cabinet makers, carpenters, blacksmiths and curriers, the flames soon made such progress, in spite of every effort, as to threaten complete destruction to that part of the city. Though every possible exertion was made by the citizens in general, and particularly by those enterprising young men who have formed themselves into hose companies, the fire continued for more than two hours to increase with alarming rapidity. At length, having reached Carter's ally, on the north, Third street on the west, and Go- forth alley on the east, it was effectually checked and its progress arrested. Owing, however, to the violence of the wind from S. West, a three story brick house in Front street, at the distance of nearly two squares, took fire, and with the one adjoining it was consumed. Several vessels on the river also took fire, but were extinguished without material injury.
We have not been able to ascertain the amount of the damage, the number of buildings consumed, or the names of the particular sufferers. It is supposed that from 15 to 20 dwelling houses have been destroyed, beside a great number of work shops of various descriptions. Several persons have been seriously hurt, but, so far as we can learn no lives lost. It is said that flakes of fire were carried by the wind quite across the Delaware to the Jersey shore in such quantities as to render it necessary for the inhabitants there to keep the roofs of their houses wet.
It is remarkable that just fifteen years ago last night the same district of the city was laid in ashes by the most destructive fire which Philadelphia had ever experienced, and this is the third conflagration which has happened in the same spot in the month of May.
We cannot but congratulate our fellow citizens on this occasion, upon the acquisition of the Schuylkill water. Those who witnessed the tremendous scene last night must have observed that the roofs of numerous buildings in various directions were frequently on fire; and considering the violence of the wind, it would have been utterly impossible to arrest the progress of the conflagration with what water could be supplied by the pumps, until it should have reached the Delaware and laid one fourth part of the city in ashes. It is rational to conclude, therefore, that in this one night the city has saved more by the use of this water than the whole expense of introducing it.
BALTIMORE, May 7.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Pinckneyville, dated April 3, 1806 to his friend in this city.
The port of New Orleans has this season been crowded with shipping. Cotton has kept up, and is brisk, while the produce of the western country, say flour, pork, &c. has been a mere drug, and will at this moment not sell at any price.
This country has been long on the tiptoe of expectation, believing the government of the United States fraught with resources, would assume a dignified deportment, and not suffer any longer the violations on our commerce and our rights in other places to go unpunished. Perhaps, as I have myself been a great sufferer, I feel the violation too sensibly, and wish what I ought not.
A few months since, I was compelled by the governor of West-Florida, to abandon an establishment I had in that territory, which I do assure you has in a very sensible manner injured me.
An officer at Fort Adams, yesterday received a letter from another at Natchitoches, stating, that captain Johnston, with sixty-five men, had gone towards the Sabine river, to meet a party of four hundred Spanish cavalry, who were coming to take possession of and re-occupy a post near the Natchitoches, from which they have been recently driven by an officer and party of American troops, on the principle of its being within the American limits. It is confidently believed a fight will ensue, and be assured that no one wishes it more than I do."
WASHINGTON CITY, May 7.
We understand that the Spanish agents at Mobile have agreed that the city shall be a place of deposit for goods brought in vessels of citizens of the U.
States arriving there; and that goods having been deposited may be carried either up the river or outwards.
We further learn that in consequence of the disturbed state of the frontier, a large portion of our army, amounting to about 1000 men, have been directed to station themselves at Fort Adams.
Extract of a letter, dated Natchitoches, 17th March, 1806.
"We are likely to have a brush with the Spaniards in this quarter, in consequence of a small parcel of land being claimed by the two governments, situate between Natchitoches and the river Sabine; neither party being disposed to relinquish their jurisdiction, are about to try which is the strongest.—In a former letter, I informed you captain Turner had driven a small party of soldiers from this side the Sabine river; they were much mortified at being obliged to move, and have since collected between 4 and 500 men at a little town called Nacogdoches, 150 miles west of this place, from whence they have notified major Porter of their intention to resume their former posts, one of which is only 6 miles distant from this place; the major has, in consequence, sent out a detachment of 60 men, under the command of capt. Johnston, to prevent the Spaniards from occupying any part on this side of the river, or, if possible, to prevent their crossing; it is conjectured, from the disposition of capt. Johnston (who would almost as soon fight as eat) that if the Spaniards cross the river, an engagement will ensue—we are not fearful of any ill consequences here, let the issue be what it will."
New-York Election. —The annual election has just taken place in this state. Considerable exertions were made in some districts by the federalists and not altogether without success, as from the returns received there is little doubt of their sending one federal member more to the next Congress than they have in the present.—The number of federalists in the state legislature is also somewhat increased. The Clinton party, who have for some time carried all before them, is stated to have experienced a considerable defection, and the Livingston or friends of the present Governor Lewis, such an increase as render the two different sects of democrats, in that state, so nearly equal in the legislature that into which ever scale the federalists throw their weight it will have the preponderance.
[Fred. T. Herald.]
MARTINSBURG, May 23.
Two Apprentices wanted, to learn the Art of Printing.
THE Editor of the Intelligencer, will take, on advantageous terms, two lads (from 15 to 17 years of age,) of moral character and sprightliness, to learn the Art of Printing.
Dispatches from the Mediterranean were received in Washington on Wednesday, and were forwarded to Monticello.
The following extracts from Mr. John Randolph, were given us by a gentleman, who took them down while Mr. Randolph was speaking. Coming as they do from one of the late friends of Mr. Jefferson and his administration, they were too novel to escape his notice, and so correct and remarkable that we have been induced to lay them before the public in the most conspicuous form. We beg Democrats to give them a candid perusal, and to recollect that these are not Federal Calumnies, but the genuine effusions and bold assertions of one of their own idols. This is not Federal but Democratic evidence. Washington Fed.
"We have been trading these FIVE years past on FEDERAL CAPITAL; when that is exhausted, I fear we shall be Bankrupt both in resources and reputation."
"I have no hesitation in saying, that the principal part of the mischiefs which this nation has endured for the last two years, have sprung from the King's Closet, and the Keeper of that Closet." Meaning it is said Mr. Jefferson, and Mr. Madison.
"The point is now at issue, whether this country shall be governed by the principles of the constitution, or by a secret, invisible—irresponsible, Cabinet. I am prepared to meet that issue."
Mr. Jefferson and his College. —We formerly noticed the nomination by the president to the senate, of a Mr. Hammond, to command the 2d regiment of infantry, in the service of the United States; we have now to state that, after an indignant discussion, the senate, by a most decisive vote of three to one, rejected the nomination.
It is for the friends of Mr. Jefferson to explain his motives, to this departure from the established rule of military succession, by attempting to appoint a person who was a stranger to the army, to a distinguished and important command, over the heads of all our meritorious field officers, captains, and subalterns—more especially as this identical Mr. Hammond had in contravention of his allegiance and the neutrality of the United States, formerly accepted a military commission in the service of France, had enlisted soldiers for that service within the United States, and had actually committed hostilities against the neutral and friendly nation!
We rejoice, whatever the motives were, that the design has been arrested—and that the independent members of the senate, by a vote, which is equally honourable to their patriotism and personal characters, have vindicated the dignity of the United States, and the best interests of the service.
[Phi. Register.]
Capt. Hudson, of the Neptune, from Africa who arrived at Charleston the 29th ult. was boarded on the 18th February at Cape Coast, by a French squadron of 7 sail, two of the line. They had then captured 17 sail of English Guiseamen, and afterwards proceeded to the Lagos, where they captured five sail more; one of them the Mary, Capt. Adams, of Liverpool.—Capt. Adams engaged one of the frigates, and was killed in the action.
Mr. BEATTY, Surgeon of the Victory, (says a late London Paper) has had the ball, which was the instrument of death to the late Lord Nelson, set in gold and chrystals. The fringe of the epaulet is yet hanging to it. Two thousand guineas have been offered him for it, but he refused.
From the Baltimore Evening Post of May 15.
MORE BRITISH OUTRAGES!
Another daring outrage upon the Independence and Sovereignty of this country has been committed by "His sacred Majesty's" frigate the Cleopatra, who boarded one of our regular trading ships, the Eliza, Perry, master, from Londonderry, within two leagues of the land, in our fathoms water, and after a pilot had been received on board, and violently carried off one American citizen, 14 men passengers coming to reside in this country, one woman, (wife to one of the impressed) and an apprentice boy.
This "damning deed" was done on Sunday evening last, attended with all the insolence and cruelty with which "His Majesty's" people are wont to honor US YANKERS; and the lieutenant, to give an undoubted proof of his COURAGE, severely wounded with his sword a young man who had attempted to secrete himself from the outrage.
Many of the passengers possessed considerable property on board the Eliza—they were dragged off without being permitted to make any arrangement for the preservation thereof to their children and relatives—without any clothing save what happened to be on them! A refinement of cruelty deserving of the British name.
The Cleopatra, we are informed, proceeded to Norfolk to take in provisions and water. We hope the citizens of that place will evince the same patriotism and spirit as those of New-York have done, and deny the "man-stealers" the rights of hospitality. They deserve the execration of all good men.
We hope the master of the Eliza will publish his protest against this flagrant violation of our rights as a sovereign or a neutral nation, so that the aggression, in all its glory, may come before the public as an addenda to the gallant murder of poor Pierce.
It would be highly proper that the names, and a description of the persons impressed should also be published, that their relatives may know that they have not arrived in that land of liberty, whose shores they hailed with ecstasy. Several of those who now groan in oppression, were occupied during the day in beholding that land on which they hoped to have found a resting place from tyranny, but which they were not permitted to reach, How hard to be wrested from our hopes
of happiness when the attainment is in view!
DIED on the 8th instant, after a tedious and lingering illness, ROBERT MORRIS, Esq. whose signal and important services to his country during our revolutionary struggle with Great Britain are well known throughout the U. States. [Philadelphia pap.]
We yesterday saw a letter from Barbadoes, dated April 14, 1806, giving information, received via Trinidad that gen. MIRANDA had effected a landing on the Spanish American province of Caracas; that he had taken the island Marguireta, the town of Cumana, on the sea-board of the province; the town of Barcelona, in the interior, on the river Neveri, and was in full march for the capitol of the colony, situated about 50 miles from the coast. The expedition sailed last from Curacoa.
The above information is confirmed by capt. Risbrough, who arrived here yesterday from Martinique. It appears that the American ship LEANDER, was joined by some English cruizers, and that Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. The intelligence was brought to Martinique by a Danish vessel.
Fresh Summer Goods.
THE subscribers have just received from Philadelphia, an additional supply of seasonable Goods, which, in addition to the former stock of Philip Nadenbousch, makes their assortment tolerably complete; they also in a few days expect a supply of sundry articles necessary for harvest; all which they are determined to sell low for cash, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
Their assortment consists of in part as follows:
 Coarse India Muslins,  4-4 Irish Linens,  Yellow Nankeens, short & long pieces,  Bandanae Handkerchiefs,  India Calicos, fancy and dark colors,  And a variety of other articles too tedious to particularise. 
ALSO,
 Old Whisky, suitable for harvest, by the barrel,  New England Rum and Molasses.  Long's Sickles,  A few barrels of Tar,  Soal Leather and Fish Oil,  Ground Allum and Liverpool Salt.  A general assortment of GROCERIES, on terms which shall be accommodating to the purchaser.
F. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, May 23, 1806.
More Cheap Nice Goods.
THE subscribers again respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and are now opening a very handsome assortment of
Fancy Goods,
which were purchased on the best terms for ready money, and selected with the greatest care from the latest arrivals. Persons wishing to buy will find it their interest to give them a call, as they are now offering great bargains of nice tasty Goods, quite a new style.
They have also received a complete assortment of BAR-IRON, Crowley and Blistered STEEL, all of an excellent quality, and will be sold on good terms.
ROBERT WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 23, 1806.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber some time since gave to Amos Hoff two notes, one for nine dollars and the other for six, in the exchange of horses, both of which become due some time next fall, and the said Hoff, having practised a deception in the said exchange of horses and having since taken back his horse, I am determined not to pay them unless compelled by law; the public are therefore cautioned against taking assignments on said notes, as they have been fraudulently obtained from me.
ABRAHAM COLE. Berkeley County, May 23, 1806.

POETRY.
A Bosom should remain unseen, Hid from the lawless glance; No charm there is, so great, I ween, Which fancy's dream cannot enhance.
The scanty robe, and bosom bare, Wither the bud of virgin shame; The sleeveless arm and forward stare, Ill become the virgin's name.
What steals the blush of timid shame, Steals the first of beauty's charms; What grace and modesty disclaim, Can add no force to beauty's arms.
I love to see the maid aspire, By other arts to please, I love the simple, neat attire, Combining elegance with ease.
JOHN ALBURTIS, Has it in contemplation, if sufficiently patronized, to print an elegant edition of
Addresses to Young Men,
By JAMES FORDYCE,
And for that purpose submits the following proposals to the consideration of all who feel for the welfare of the present and rising generation, whose happiness these Addresses are so admirably calculated to promote.
TERMS:
The above Addresses shall be printed with an elegant and entirely new type, on good paper, in an octavo form, and will contain about 500 pages. They shall be neatly bound and lettered for $2 25—or $2 half bound, payable on delivery of the work. They shall be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, and finished without delay: TO THE PUBLIC.
The present publisher, as a member of that class of the community, to which this highly valuable work is addressed, recommends it particularly to his young brethren—but every person who feels for the good of his country, and for the welfare of society, he doubts not, will consider it a duty to patronize a work of this kind.
The dispositions and manners of Young Men may be regarded as of the greatest consequence both to the present and future generations—An intercourse with those of worthy manners and dignified deportment, is evidently, much more efficacious in moulding the minds and directing the actions of others, than the highest authority, or the wisest example, of age. How deeply society will be affected, by the connections which Young Men shall form, and by the conduct which they shall hold, as they advance, it is not difficult to imagine; nor can it be necessary to prove, that, as the behaviour of individuals in their early days gives for the most part a turn to the rest, so from the character of our Youth in general, we may prognosticate favourably, or otherwise, concerning our own times, and those that shall more immediately succeed them.
The above work, tho' more particularly addressed to, and intended for, the improvement of the minds of Young Men, inculcates principles that would add dignity to age,—and be ornamental to the nature of either sex. To persons acquainted with the author and his writings, any recommendation that could be offered, would be superfluous; but to those unacquainted with both, it may be proper to observe, that the work here offered, has stood the test of time and experience, and has been universally extolled by the virtuous of every sect and country where it has been read.
It would be a valuable present from a parent to a child, and for which they may expect remuneration in the rational improvement made in the minds of their progeny.
To complete this work, in a style that will do it justice, will subject the publisher to very considerable expense; but he doubts not but he shall be compensated for his expense and trouble, as every one will acknowledge, that the dissemination of books of this kind are an actual good to the community at large, and will therefore feel disposed to patronize it—for this purpose all who feel inclined to do so are invited to the Office of the Intelligencer, Martinsburg.
FOR SALE, A GOOD Saddle Horse.
Apply to the Printer. May 2, 1806.
Levi Price,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has purchased Mr. J. EVANS's late stock of well assorted
GOODS;
and he flatters himself from the terms on which he has them, that he will be enabled to retail them on as advantageous terms to the purchaser as any other person has it in their power to do. He does not despair of obtaining a share of business, as he is determined to make it the interest of all who may please to call on him.
A handsome salary will be given to an active Young Man, that can come well recommended, to attend a store. Martinsburg, May 9, 1806.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, a large and general assortment of
SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS,
Among which are Laced, Embossed and Plain Cambricks, Silk and Cotton Shambroy Muslins, Trafalgar Vest Shapes, and Calicos, Long and Short Nankeens, Leno and Paris Net Veils, Oval and Square Silk and Cambric Shawls with netting, Umbrellas and Parasols, trimmed and plain Bonnets;—also, Mill and Cross-cut SAWS, Madeira WINE, Port WINE, and the best Havannah SEGARS;—also, about three thousand volumes of BOOKS;—all of which will be sold at the most reduced prices, for cash, or on a short credit, to punctual customers.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, May 9, 1806.
Forman's Ferry
TO BE RENTED,
FOR one or more years, with good convenient buildings suitable for public business. Possession will be given immediately to the renter. For terms apply to the subscriber living at the Ferry.
JAMES FORMAN. Berkeley County, May 9, 1806.
CARPET & COVERLET WEAVING.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his shop to the house in the occupancy of Mr. Philip Craft, blue dier, and nearly opposite Mrs. Prudence Thornburg's tavern, in Shepherd's-Town, where he will colour and work Coverlets & Carpeting in the best manner and newest fashions, also Counterpanes, Diaper, and all descriptions of plain work, on the shortest notice and lowest terms; which cannot be done at any other place in Shepherd's-Town. He returns his sincere thanks for past favors, and hopes, from the goodness of his work, to merit their future support.
SAMUEL AGER. May 9, 1806.
N. B. All orders in his line are thankfully received and punctually executed.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Charles Edelen, dec. by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward and pay off whatever may be due the said estate immediately, or suits will be brought against them. Those having claims against the said estate, are also desired to bring them in properly attested for payment. JACOB FRENCH, Adm'r. Berkeley County, May 9, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Dr. Jacob P. Harris, dec. either by bond, note, or book account, are hereby requested to exhibit them properly authenticated for settlement; all persons indebted to said estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, as no indulgence can be given.
AARON FARIS, Adm'r. NANCY HARRIS, Adm'x. May 2, 1806.
NOTICE.
FOR the purpose of indemnifying me, in becoming security for Peter Beller, of the town of Martinsburg, for a debt of fifty dollars, due by him to Isaac Vanmeire, payable the 15th of September next, he the said Beller gave me a deed of trust (executed on the 9th day of January last) of the following property, viz: one road waggon, one feather bed, bedstead, sheets, bolster, pillows and covers, and one dark bay gelding, which property is yet in the possession of said Beller; in order therefore to prevent innocent persons from being injured in purchasing any of the above articles, I do hereby forewarn all persons from dealing with said Beller for said property, as it of right belongs to me, until his stipulations in said deed of trust are fully complied with.
ELI BELLER.
THE above named Peter Beller, on the 3d day of April last, gave me another deed of trust for the purpose of indemnifying me, as his security in a replevin bond, bearing the above date given to Mrs. Ann Hunter, for the sum of forty-nine dollars, sixty-one cents and two-thirds of a cent, payable the 3d of July next, the undermentioned property, viz: one sorrel horse, one bedstead and feather bed, one six plate stove and pipe, a chest of drawers, twelve chairs and four tables—All persons are cautioned against purchasing any of the said property, as it belongs to me only until the said deed of trust is complied with.
ELI BELLER.
May 9, 1806.
Hampshire, ss.
March Court, 1806. Thomas and Rees Morgan, Complainants, against David Nidy, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Adam Nidy, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, ANDREW WODROW, c.h.s.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1806. Christopher Parrott, Complainant, against James Maxwell, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, James Maxwell, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in 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 the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.h.s.
Berkeley, ss.
November Court, 1804. George Dickson, Complainant, against James Smith, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, James Smith, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June, 1806, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.h.s.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having withdrawn himself from the Ferry and Tavern opposite Shepherd's-Town, which business he has attended to for the last six years; in the course of which time a number of accounts have originated which he is anxious to have speedily settled, those who owe by paying their respective balances, and those who have claims by exhibiting them to Mr. Presly Marmaduke, who is authorised to receive and settle the accounts; and who likewise has the present management of the Ferry and Tavern, he, being interested in said business, will no doubt use every exertion to please the public, and the former customers particularly, who, I hope, will accept my unfeigned acknowledgments for their past patronage.
JOHN BLACKFORD.
Swearingen's Ferry, May 2, 1806.
HAVING taken the management of the FERRY and TAVERN opposite Shepherd's-Town, formerly under the direction of Mr. John Blackford, the public are informed that an uncommon fine boat, with excellent sober hands, are constantly to be found at this extraordinary fine crossing place, where no delays ever take place from high winds or water—They are likewise informed that particular attention will be paid to the tavern. In order comfortably to accommodate the traveller, liquors of the best quality, fine stablage, with every other necessary, are provided; pasturage, hay and grain, for the accommodation of those who drive stock. Having a quantity of fine ice on hand, I will be able to pleasantly regale persons or parties who may please to call during the warm season. Having a desire to please the public generally by a strict attention to business, I hope to merit a share of their favours.
PRESLY MARMADUKE. Swearingen's Ferry, May 2, 1806.
LAST NOTICE.
THE subscriber, having declined business on his own account, takes once more this method of informing all those who are in any wise indebted to him, either by bond, note, or book account, that if they do not come forward and settle off their respective accounts on or before the first day of June next, that suit will be brought on each and every account without respect to persons. Sufficient indulgence has been given, which must do away any reflection that such a step might create. In hopes that the above request will be attended to, I take the liberty of subscribing myself the public's obedient and humble servant.
PHILIP NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, May 2, 1806.
Those concerned will be able to judge how far they may be interested; their accounts will dictate as to indulgence given.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber, on Sunday the 30th ult. a dark sorrel HORSE, about fourteen hands three inches high, rough shod before, blaze face with some white spots about the nose, his mane hangs chiefly on the left side, paces and trots, and when pacing fast appears to be lame. I will give the above reward to any person that will return said horse to the subscriber, living about seven miles from Martinsburg, near the Falling-Waters.
JAMES WIGGENTON. April 11, 1806.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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