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Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
Martinsburg, Va. Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
No. 4 of Vol. X.
FRIDAY, June 17, 1808.
Whole No. 472.
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For Sale, A valuable Negro Man ; his price 350 dollars ; a Southern purchaser would be preferred—Apply to the Printer of this paper. May 27, 1808. 3teF.
BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY
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 underserving encouragement.
RICHARD HICKSON.
April 1, 1808.
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY,
THE subscriber, from a desire to advance his own interest, to place his business on a more respectable footing, to serve his customers, and to be at all times ready to answer the calls of the public, has now, and intends always to keep in his employ, some of the best and most fashionable workmen, in his line of business ; he will also be constantly provided with the best leather that can be obtained—and from an assiduous attention and endeavours to please, has no doubt but that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who think proper to employ him.
Gentlemen and Ladies at a distance, who may please to favour him with their work, may depend on their commands being strictly complied with, and that by forwarding their measures accompanied with instructions, their work can be as well executed here, as at any of the most fashionable towns.
JACOB POISAL.
March 25, 1808.
Blue Dying and Reed making.
THE subscriber, living between Mrs. Hunter's and the Bridge, has the pleasure of informing his friends and the public generally, that he has just received a stock of good kain, and is now ready to oblige any of his friends with new Reeds of any description ; or by edging, splicing or otherwise repairing old ones : He also continues the Blue Dying business as usual, and returns his grateful thanks for the encouragement he has received in that line, and is determined that nothing on his part shall be wanting to accommodate his customers, on the shortest notice, with ensured colours ; his price for dying deep blue, on cotton or thread, is 50 cents per lb.—pale blue ditto 33 cents ; Woolen yarn, deep blue, 25 cents ; pale blue ditto 17 cents.
PHILIP WOLFF. Martinsburg, May 20, 1808.
THE subscriber wishes to dispose of the FARM on which he now lives, situate in Berkeley County Virginia, near Opecon Creek, about three miles from Martinsburg and seven from Shepherd's-Town, on the main road leading from the former to the latter place—This farm contains about three hundred acres, a part slate and a part limestone land of the first quality, about two thirds of the whole tract cleared, and now in a state of high cultivation, the balance clothed with excellent timber, which will always afford a greater quantity than the consumption of the place will require—A sufficient portion of the land can be converted into good meadow—The improvements are a very comfortable and convenient dwelling house, a large frame barn and stables, with other useful buildings ; there is a spring of good water quite convenient to the dwelling, and several other springs rise on different parts of the place, furnishing a sufficient and constant supply of water throughout the year.
The subscriber being desirous to remove to the state of Ohio, will take in exchange for the above farm, land well situated and of good quality in any part of that state ; or if a greater part of the price can be paid in hand, a great bargain will be given in it. The terms will be made known on application to the subscriber living on the premises.
ELI BELLER.
April 29, 1808.
Virginia Lands for sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomac river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
September 18, 1807.
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 lime 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.
For Sale, A Negro Woman, about 25 years of age, who is a good house servant, and well acquainted with our work ; she will be sold low for cash, or a credit of one year will be given to a good purchaser. Apply to the printer of this paper.
The following is copied from an authenticated copy of the Protest made at Charleston, in the case of the ROBOREUS.
United States of America.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
BY THIS PUBLIC INSTRUMENT OF PROTEST,
Be it known and made manifest to all whom it doth, shall, or may concern, That on the twenty-first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eight, and in the thirty-second year of the Independence of the United States of America, before George Reid, Justice of the Quorum, and Notary Public, by letters patent, under the great seal of the State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Captain Joseph Hall, of the ship Roboreus of Baltimore, who entered and reserved a legal protest in my office, within twenty-four hours after his arrival in this port ; and in order to extend the same, with this day brought before me John Eakin, first mate, John M. Norris, second mate, John Bolin, and Joseph Ferry, seamen, and J. H. Shepherd, and William Wright, passengers ; all of whom being duly sworn according to law, on their solemn oaths, declare and say, that they sailed in and with the said ship from Baltimore, bound for New-Orleans with a cargo of dry goods and wine, on the seventeenth day of April last past ; that at the time of sailing the Roboreus was perfectly tight, staunch, sound, and well manned ; and in every other respect in a fit condition to perform her intended voyage—That on the second of May, off the Berry Islands, they were boarded by a British privateer, who, after examining the papers and breaking open some letters, ordered them to proceed on their voyage—That on the fourth of May, lying at anchor on the Great Bahama Bank, being calm, they were boarded and taken possession of by two French privateers or pirates, who said they were called Le Plutus, commanded by captain Jolly, and La Guerriere, commanded by captain Dominique Youx ; and that they belonged to St. Domingo ; that captain Hall was ordered on board one of the privateers, with his ship's papers and log-book, and after some time he was informed, that the ship was a good prize in consequence of her having been boarded by the British privateer, having goods on board manufactured in Great-Britain, and not having a Register—That they then sent on board a prize-master, who took charge of the ship—That on the fifth, the captains of the privateers or pirates, went on board the ship with a number of men, and broke open the hatches, and commenced hoisting out the cargo, breaking open the packages of dry goods and plundering and destroying every thing they came across, and taking the most valuable on board the privateers, they then took all the crew out of the ship except two, and left on board a prize-master, a pilot, and sixteen hands—That on the sixth, they got the ship under way, and proceeded in company with the two privateers or pirates, towards the Island of Cuba, where they arrived on the eighth, and cast anchor at an uninhabited part, and was informed the nearest inhabitants were fifteen miles distant, at a small town called St. Juan, on the north side of the island. That on the ninth, a schooner hove in sight, the privateers or pirates sent out their boats and took possession of her ; she proved to be the Mary Mason, of New-Orleans, in ballast. That they commenced discharging the ship's cargo into the schr. and loaded her. That on the tenth, a Spanish schooner arrived from St. Juan, with the Spanish commandant and two other Spaniards on board. That the commandant took no other part in the business than to get part of the plunder, and got his schooner loaded with various articles, and offered to give two thousand dollars for the ship—That on the eleventh, the privateers continued to discharge the cargo, and on that day got every thing of value out of the ship—That on the twelfth, they ordered Capt Hall on board one of them, and informed him if he would give a certificate, that he would not commence a suit to
recover damages, that the hull and rigging of the ship had sustained, they would give her up to convey the hands and passengers to some place of safety, That on captain Hall's refusing, they threatened to sell her to the Spaniards or burn her, and leave them to get home the best way they could—That for the preservation of themselves and ship, captain Hall gave the certificate—That they then ordered two able seamen out of the ship, and put on board an American seaman and an old Spaniard, and ordered captain Hall to make sail. That being in distress for want of water, particularly, and almost every thing taken from them, their boat and best rigging taken away ; in this situation, without any papers, they considered it most advisable to make the best port they could in America, and made sail for Charleston, the privateers getting under way at the same time and stood to the eastward in company with the Mary Mason.—That they arrived in this port without any accident, on the twentieth instant.
(Signed)
JOSEPH HALL, JOHN EAKIN, JOHN M. NORRIS, JOHN BOLIN, his JOSEPH FERRY, mark. J. H. SHEPHERD, WM. WRIGHT.
WHEREFORE, the said Notary, at the request of the said Joseph Hall, as well in behalf of himself, as in behalf of all and every the owners, freighters, and mariners of said ship Roboreus, and all others concerned or interested therein, have protested, and by these presents do solemnly protest against the said privateers or pirates, Le Plutus, and La Guerriere, their owners, captains, officers, and crews, for all losses, costs, charges, damages, delays, detentions, interest and expences whatever, suffered or sustained, or to be hereafter suffered or sustained, for or by reason or means of the circumstances and facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit ; to be allowed and recovered in time and place convenient, and these presents do serve and avail for that purpose.
Thus done and protested at Charleston, the day and year first written.
WE the subscribers, captains of the privateers Plutus and La Guerriere, armed at Santo Domingo, declare having given-up the American ship Roboreus, with all her tackles and appurtenances, to her captain, seeing the impossibility of carrying her to any port of our government.
In faith of which we have signed the present in presence of the commandant of marines of St. Juan de los Remedios, in the Island of Cuba. Done on board of said privateers at the entrance of said port, May 12. [Signed] M. JOLLY, DOMINIQUE YOUX.
From the Charleston Courier, of May 30.
Important Law Report.
The following highly important case in the Federal Circuit Court, will be read with the deepest interest ; we have never witnessed a decision which gave such general satisfaction.—It restores to commerce the little business which the embargo acts have left us, and has given new life to the merchants engaged in an honest and lawful trade. It affords another memorable example of the necessity of an independent judiciary, who will give to the law its legal explanation. By this decision coasting vessels, will be permitted to carry Rice out of the state, as usual.
Adam Gilchrist and others, Ex parte } In the Federal circuit court, may 28, 1808, before Judges Johnson and Bee. The collector of the Port of Charleston.
A motion was made by Mr. Ward for rule on the Collector to show cause why a mandamus should not be issued against him, to compel the granting of clearances for the ship Recourse, Moreton ; ship Two Pollies, Wilder ; ship Navigator, Bowden ; ship Rising States,

Anderson, and J. S. Barker, for the following affidavit: "Adam Gilchrist, and J. S. Barker, of Charleston, merchants, being several-ly sworn according to law, deposeth, That the American registered ship Re-source, arrived from a Foreign voyage in the port of Charleston about 6 months since, owned one half by the deponent, J. S. Barker, residing in Charleston and the other half by American citizens re-siding in Baltimore; That the deponent representing the owners aforesaid, ap-prehensive that the bottom of the ship might, by her being detained here dur-ing the embargo, be totally destroyed by worms, did for that reason determine on sending her to Baltimore, and regu-larly advertised for freight to said port of Baltimore; That having obtained the promise and actually engaged the freight of about 600 bales of cotton, it became requisite to ship either ballast or hea-vy freight, so as to enable the said ship to be navigated with safety; That ballast not being obtainable, these deponents, about three weeks since, agreed to car-ry to Baltimore about two hundred bar-rels of rice, freight free, and that the same was shipped by permit from the custom-house, and under the inspection of a revenue officer about two weeks since, that on application for a clearance of the said ship and her cargo to Simeon Theus, collector of the port of Charles-ton, duly commissioned and authorized to exercise and perform the duties of said public office of Collector of the port aforesaid, he hath refused to grant a clearance for said vessel and cargo—alleging that although he has no suspi-cion, that the clearance demanded is intended to cover an ostensible voy-age to Baltimore, or to infringe or e-vade the existing laws, relative to the embargo, and although he admits that the ship was laden previously to his re-ceipt of the act of congress, respecting the embargo, under date of the 25th A-pril ult. yet that he is bound to refuse such clearance, under the directions of the executive of the United States, which he conceives he is bound to obey; That these deponents have just right under the law to obtain from the said Simeon Theus, Collector as aforesaid, the clearance so withheld and refused to be granted.
ADAM GILCHRIST, J. SANFORD BARKER. Sworn to before me this 24th of May, 1808. John Ward, Q. U. Upon the return of the rule, the de-fendant shewed the following cause: UNITED STATES, So. Carolina District, Federal circuit court.
Exparte Rule to shew vs. why a mandamus should not issue, requiring him to grant clearances of certain vessels.
Simeon Theus, esq. Collector of the port of Charleston. Simeon Theus, collector of the port aforesaid, on whom a copy of the above rule has been served for cause, Sheweth:
"That, in, and by, a certain act of Congress of the said United States, passed the 25th of April, 1808, it is in the 11th section thereof, amongst other things, enacted: "That the Collectors of the customs be, and they are hereby respectively authorised, to detain any vessel ostensibly bound with a cargo to some other port of the United States, whenever, in their opinion, the intention is to violate or evade any provisions of the acts laying an embargo, until the decision of the President of the United States, be had thereupon." Also, that in, and by a certain circular letter from the Treasury department of the United States, dated the 6th of May, 1808, and addressed to the said Simeon Theus as collector aforesaid, he is instructed as follows:—[Here follows the circular instructions of Mr. Gallatin, inserted in the Courier of the 23d instant.] That the said Simeon Theus, collector as aforesaid, under the act aforesaid, doth not detain the vessels aforesaid under the act aforesaid, because, in his opinion, there is no intention in the parties aforesaid, to violate or evade any of the provisions of the acts laying an embargo; but that he detains them under the instructions which he has received in the letter aforesaid, and which as a public officer, he thinks he is bound to obey—That, being unwilling, on the one hand, to injure individuals; and, on the other, equally so, to commit a breach of his duty, he submits the question to the court, upon the cause above shown.
SIMEON THEUS, Collector. The case was then submitted without argument.
Judge Johnson delivered the follow-ing opinion of the court: "The affidavit upon which this mo-tion is founded, states, that the ship Re-source, is ballasted with 140 barrels of rice, under a load of cotton, and is des-tined for the port of Baltimore. The collector, in his return to the rule ac-knowledges, that he believes the port of Baltimore to be her real destination, and that, if he had no other rule of conduct, but the 11th section of the act supple-mentary to the embargo act, he would not detain her; but urges in excuse, for refusing a clearance, a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury. It is not denied that if the petitioners be legally entitled to a clearance, this court may interpose its authority, by the writ of mandamus, to compel the collector to grant it. The only questions, therefore, will be, whether the section of the act alluded to, authorises the detention of the vessel, and, if it does not, whether the instructions of the president, through the secretary of the treasury, unsupported by an act of the Congress, will jus-tify the collector in that detention. On the latter question there can be no doubt. The officers of our government from the highest to the lowest, are equally sub-jected to legal restraint, and it is confi-dently believed that all of them feel themselves equally incapable, as well from law as inclination, to attempt an unsanctioned encroachment upon indivi-dual liberty. In the letter alluded to, Mr. Gallatin speaks only in the language of recommendation; not of command; at the utmost the collector could only plead the influence of advice, and not the authority of the treasury department in his justification.
"In the act of Congress there is no ambiguity. The object is to prevent evasions of the embargo act, by vessels which sail ostensibly for some port in the United States, when their real desti-nation is for some other port or place.—The granting of clearances is left absol-utely at the discretion of the collector; the right of detaining in cases which ex-cite suspicion is given him, with a refe-rence to the will of the Executive. Con-gress might have vested this discretion in the President, the Secretary of the Treasury, or any other officer, in whom they thought proper to vest it; but, having vested the right of granting or refusing in the collector, with an appeal to the President, only in case of refusal; the right of granting clearances remains in him unimpaired and unrestricted.
"It does not appear to us that the in-structions from the treasury department, are intended to reach this case. The recommendation not to grant clearances on shipments of provisions appears by the context to be restricted by two pro-viso, evidently pointed at by the rea-sons assigned for that recommendation. First, it intended for a place where they are not wanted for consumption, or we suppose, where supplies of the same article can be had from the state or neighborhood in which such place is situated. Secondly, for a port which u-sually exports that article. Now with regard to the article of rice, it is impos-sible to say how much the City of Bal-timore will want for its consumption, as they have no internal supplies, and as the three southern states alone are ex-porters of that article, shipments of rice from Baltimore to Charleston, might create suspicion, but not such shipments from Charleston to Baltimore. We are of opinion that the act of congress does not authorize the detention of this ves-sel. That without the sanction of law; the Collector is not justified, by the in-structions of the executive, in increasing restraints upon commerce, even if this case had been contemplated by the let-ter alluded to, but that from a temperate consideration of that letter, this case does not appear to come within the spirit and meaning of the instructions which it contains."
A Mandamus was ordered accordingly, commanding the Collector to grant a clearance to the Resource.
The above case was decided on Sat-urday last, when several vessels, having rice on board, bound for the northern states, cleared at the Custom-house.—The sch'r Connecticut, capt. Wasson, with passengers, a regular packet be-tween this city and New-York, sailed yesterday morning for that port. She was detained in Rebellion Roads by the Hornet sloop of war, and forbidden to proceed to sea with rice on board. She returned to town and landed her passen-gers. Thus then it appears we are not only embargoed but blockaded, and that the solemn decision of the Federal Cir-cuit Court, delivered by one of the asso-ciate judges of the Supreme Court, of
the United States, is set at defiance by our armed vessels. They no doubt have acted agreeably to their orders, but when it is known, that no orders, from any department can be lawful which militate against the laws of the land, we hope that some measures will be adopted to ascertain whether the decision of the judges is not paramount to any opinions or directions given by the subordinate branches of the government, and whe-ther so solemn a decision as was had on Saturday last shall not be sufficient to se-cure and protect the rights of the people.
Latest Foreign News.
LONDON, April 20. We have reason to believe, that a part of the military force in the Mediterranean, under the command of General Spencer, is destined for the protection of Sardinia, upon which island the enemy have for some time meditated an attack. Letters in town from Madrid, mention that the Prince of Peace had disappeared, and no one knew whither he had gone. The private letters received from Spain contain in general very little intelligence. Such is the terror excited by the presence of a French army in that country, that the writers seem afraid to describe the events that are passing round them, or to express any political opinion.
A gentleman arrived yesterday from Am-sterdam, on his way to America, which place he left a few days ago, states, that place now suffers the greatest commercial distress, many warehouses and shops are entirely shut up, and a general outcry prevails against the war. He further states, that the report of our intending to make Spanish America independent, had caused the greatest apprehension in the French government; that its fears for the success of such a measure, though studiously concealed were yet obvious; and that Bonaparte was determined to use every effort for hurrying North America into a war with England, that he may be able to embody the nu-merous French now in the U. States, into an army for invading Mexico, in conjunction with the A-mericans, whence he could afterwards send troops into the different parts of South America.
Just as the courier came away from Stockholm, which was the day after the mail set out, a com-munication was received by the telegraph across the Gulf, that the fortress of Sveaborg had been attacked by the Russians, but that they were driven back with great slaughter. This was known at Gottemburgh at the sailing of the last packet. A private letter mentions the fact, though not more circumstantially.
As long as this fortress remains in the hands of the Swedes, Finland is not lost. It is here the king means to land his army as soon as the ice is gone. The garrison of Sveaborg consists of 7000 men, under the command of the old and experien-ced General Cronstedt.—The fortress is provision-ed for 4 months, owing to the foresight of Baron Steinkamp, the Swedish ambassador at St. Peters-burgh, who found means to acquaint the com-mandant of the approaching danger. This brave general has assured the king that he shall defend it, if even attacked by the whole Russian army.
To shew the zeal of the Swedes in the hono-rable conflict in which they are engaged we need but mention two facts: The sailors having been ordered to attend at the offices in the respective districts, where they are registered, the wish of the king was communicated to them by old naval officers, when, without asking what their pay would be, they volunteered all to a man. The navy was thus completed in a fortnight.
The levy of all young men from 18 to 23 years, constituted no less than 280,000 men, since many who were above 25 under-rated their age, and others insisted on their right to serve their coun-try. This number being far more than is wanted, or the country could well support, the king has been obliged to publish a proclamation, stating how many, and no more, each district shall fur-nish; and also those who are on no account to be enrolled, such as students at the universities, burghers, and mechanics.
LONDON, April 22. THE EXPEDITION.
"Ramsgate, April 21. "We are all bustle and activity here, preparing for another embarkation. The 1st, 2d, 5th, and 7th battalions of the German Legion, and also the 1st and 2d Light battalions, are now on their march to this place, from Bexhill, Hastings, and Battle. A number of transports are here ready to receive them, and others are dropping in hourly. It is thought from the dispositions making, that the different battalions will be embarked as they arrive here. We expect some of them to-morrow. A considerable Bri-tish force is also to be embarked, but some of the regiments will not come here, transports having been provided for their reception at Hatwich.
"The Naval strength of the expediti-on will consist of the Victory, Minotaur, Tigre, Mars, Polyphemus, Audacious, &c. several frigates, and a large propor-tion of gun brigs (vessels peculiarly a-dapted for the navigation of the Belts and the Sound,) and some gun-boats of a new construction. The whole will be under the command of Sir James Saumarez, who has left London for Chat-ham, to hoist his flag on board the Vic-tory, at the Nore. The land forces, which will amount to 12 or 15,000 infantry, it is said, will be commanded by Sir John Moore and General Fraser, and will shortly be followed by a large force, which, from the nature of the transports required, (copper bottomed) will pro-bably consist of cavalry.
Harwich, April 21, half past 5 o'clock. "Harwich at this moment presents an
unusual appearance. From six to seven thousand of the troops to be employed in the expedition which has for some time been getting ready, are to be embarked at this place; and a number of trans-ports, which have been got ready for their reception, are now coming into the harbour. None of the troops have yet arrived; but we understand they have received such routes as will bring them here in succession, and that it is intend-ed to embark them as they arrive.
"Nothing has transpired officially re-specting the destination of this expediti-on. Its ultimate destination is known to be the Baltic; but it is whispered, that previous to its proceeding thither, a coup de main, which promises an important result, is to be attempted in another quarter.
The Hindostan, of 54 guns, which was dispatched to Sir C. Cotton's fleet, off Lisbon, with provisions, returned on Thursday afternoon to Plymouth, having on board a considerable number of Portuguese, one of them a person of distinction, who contrived to make their escape from Lisbon on board our fleet. They are going to join their lawful So-vereign in the Brazils. They represent Lisbon to be in a most deplorable state; yet the French General, in order to make the people bear with patience "those ills they have," depicts the situation of this country as even more dreadful than that of Portugal, and asserts that a speed-y peace alone can save us.
Domestic Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, June 6. By the schooner Connecticut, Captain Wasson, 6 days from Charleston, pa-pers to the 31st ult. have been received.
Captain Wasson informs, that on the Connecticut coming abreast of the A-merican sloop of war Hornet, Captain Dent, laying in Rebellion roads, four miles from Charleston, she was boarded by an officer from that vessel, to whom the manifest was produced—who, on looking over the same found the word Rice inserted thereon. He then said, "You cannot pass—you must come to anchor, or return to town." The cap-tain observed, "Here is the Collector's clearance for us to proceed on our voy-age." The officer replied, "I cannot help that; if you pass our beam we will fire into you." Upon this Capt. Was-son put about and returned to town, and landed his passengers. On waiting on the Collector he informed Capt. Wasson, that he had no authority over the Hor-net, or gun-boats, but thought such con-duct surprising—that he had not sent any orders to stop any vessel. He then sent for the Surveyor of the port. On Monday Capt. W. received official no-tice that he might proceed to sea, and would not be again detained. Where-upon he immediately got under weigh, and after being examined by the Hornet, was permitted to pass.
NEW-YORK, June 7.
The fortifications on Governor's Is-land progress very rapidly: Between four and five hundred men are kept constantly employed on the works. The genius of Col. Williams, united with the superior mechanical abilities of Messrs. Hilliard and Soyder, has rendered this fortification, in point of strength and eli-gance, equal perhaps to any in the world. They are at present employed in the e-rection of a circular tower, which, from its situation, will be of great advantage in case of attack, being placed on a point of the island, from which it can com-mand the Narrows, and in fact, the whole of the channel. It will be com-pleted in three months.
At Bedlow's Island also, they have commenced the erection of a Star, which will be of great service, and the chains are forging which are to be affixed to the blocks to be sunk in the Channel. When the works are all completed, the gene-ral complaint that our harbour is defence-less, will we hope cease, as whatever nature and art can furnish, will be ap-plied, it will be placed in a posture of defence superior to any in the United States.
NEWBURYPORT, May 29.
Yesterday arrived the schooner Two Sons captain Rutherford, from Passa-maquoddy, where he left last Wednes-day about 15 or 20 sail from different ports. An English merchant ship ar-rived in the river the day capt. R. sailed. Since the arrival of the Wasp, a great number of boats have been seized smug-gling flour. The vessels there which had not discharged their cargoes, would take them away again. Flour, &c. which

wounded was not allowed to be taken away, unless hands were given, and the amount thereof in specie deposited in the custom-house. All the stores were entirely removed, and no sale for flour at any price. The agent of government, who was sent there by government to execute the laws, was taken into custody by the commanding officer of the Wasp, as being concerned in smuggling.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H. June 4.
Captain Dame from Sicily, in 60 days, confirms generally the information brought by captain Mantor, and given in the Centinel of the 7th ultimo, that a large French squadron had left port, and had been pursued by lord Collingwood, accompanied by admiral Thornborough and sir R. J. Strachan.
The last accounts before he sailed, stated, that the French squadron had arrived in the gulf of Tarrento, where it was supposed, they expected to join a small Russian squadron from the Adriatic, and afterwards proceed towards the Black Sea, with an intention of forming a junction with the Turkish fleet.
Admiral Martin with five sail of the line, was at Palermo.
ST. ALBANS, (Vermont) May 26.
In addition to the militia several days since detached from this regiment, 25 more were last week detached from this town and Georgia, and marched under the command of Lieut. Whittmore, to the military station near the provincial line. The principal object of this military force was, ostensibly, the detention of rafs; several of them have, however, found means to liberate themselves, and not a raft, we understand, is now left in our waters. Taking the advantage of the night and a strong south wind, those concealed in the rafs have evaded every exertion to molest them. On Saturday evening last, the wind being favourable, the then remaining rafs joined, making a party it is said of about ten acres, and carrying forty sail, made an expedition and safe exit from the U. States.
As neighbours to the province of Canada, it is the wish of this part of the country, to remain on terms of friendship and amity; and we anxiously look forward to the time, when we can, constitutionally, exchange our commodities.
Baltimore, June 6.
Latest proceedings of our friends the French.
The following paragraph is extracted from the coffee-house books; it will show that the time for which we had respite, has expired, and that Napoleon intends to make us feel his displeasure, for not declaring war against England.
"Letters by the Perseverance, 43 days from Toningen, mention, that all the American property some time since sequestered at Hamburgh, had been CONFISCATED by special order of the Emperor! (not by the council of prizes) and ordered to Paris; wagons had been employed for the conveyance of the same."
From the correspondent of the Philadelphia Gazette.
New-York, June 7.
"We have just time to inform you, that the ship Liverpool packet, Capt. Parsons, is arrived in forty days from Liverpool. She sailed the 27th of April, and we have London papers to the 25th, inclusive—Liverpool of the 27th. The most important news in these papers is, the arrival of the Statira, with Mr. Rose on board, in 21 days from the Chesapeake. Mr. Rose reached London on the 23rd April, and the papers abound in speculations on the subject; but tho', on his arrival, a Cabinet Council was called, nothing was positively known."
"On the 27th of April, the day the Liverpool packet sailed, a report was current that the American packet Osage, had been stopped in France, in consequence of her having been boarded by a British cruiser. This, it is said, was
expected to be the cause of her not arriving in England; and the news of her detention was so confidently stated that our informant says it was generally believed."
"Another extensive expedition was on the eve of sailing from England (including 20,000 troops) but its destination was a profound secret."
MARTINSBURG, June 17.
Died on Wednesday last, in Buckles-Town, after a lingering and painful disease, Mr. ROBERT M'KNIGHT: His remains were yesterday interred in the German burial ground in this town. Mr. M'Knight was universally esteemed by his acquaintances, as an honest man, a sincere friend, and an agreeable and social companion.
A letter from Trinidad, dated April 27th, says, "lumber is now 100 dollars per thousand, flour 50 dollars per barrel, and other provisions in proportion."
From the Baltimore North American.
Wilkinson.—We have been informed that some of the members of the Court of Enquiry, ordered to sit upon that officer's conduct, have returned to Washington, and it is expected, they will there pronounce upon his case without delay. For four or five months this proceeding has lingered; and in the mean while the public has been occasionally insulted with mutilated statements of testimony brought before it, not bearing upon the matter of the accusation, but the character of the witnesses. The court it will be remembered, refused the admission of note-takers for reasons which were formally drawn up for publication; but which amounted to nothing more than a libel upon the daily practice of those courts of law, to which we have entrusted every thing dear in society. One of the most damaging pieces of evidence against him, by a living and accessible witness, is that furnished by Mr. Andrew Ellicott of Pennsylvania, who holds an high civil commission under it: in accordance with what has heretofore taken place, with respect to others, we daily expect to hear Mr. Ellicott represented, contrary to his true character, to be a wretch, destitute of any claims to credibility.
The decision of the court can scarcely amount to any thing worthy of notice. It is a creature of the Executive, called into existence to make an investigation, the importance of which to the public liberty and safety, called upon congress to execute the task, in the most solemn and public manner. It is a court composed of officers serving under the accused, one of them his bosom friend, another said to be a family connexion, and no one of them qualified by habit or experience for a judicial investigation of so delicate and important a nature. We may therefore expect to see him coming from this trial with as little official censure as affected him for the enormous violations of personal liberty, and the privileges of the judiciary, of which he was guilty at N. Orleans.
BOSTON, June 6.
The term of service of John Quincy Adams, Esq. expiring on the third of March next, the House of Representatives of the state of Massachusetts proceeded to the election of a Senator of the U. States for the ensuing six years. The ballots having been counted, there were
For James Lloyd, jun. 248 John Q. Adams 213 Laban Wheaton 1
Mr. Lloyd, elected in the place of John Q. Adams, is a gentleman of splendid talents, and a decided Federalist.
From the New-York Herald.
"Old Massachusetts."—With heartfelt pleasure we record the spirited conduct of the Legislature of our native State, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Massachusetts, where the holy fire of liberty and independence first kindled into a blaze in 1775, and where it again revives and rekindles from under the ashes of democracy in 1808.
No part of the proceedings of her Legislature has afforded us more satisfaction than the rejection of the apostate John Quincy Adams, the democratic candidate for Senator. His opponent, the Hon. James Lloyd, Jun. a federalist of the Old School, and an eminent merchant of distinguished acquirements, had a majority of 35. The result has been sent up to the Senate for concurrence; where it will find a majority of 6 out of
40, thus complete the choice: The "Republican Governor" happening to have no negative here any more than in the case of Electors for President; so Mr. John Quincy Adams is laid up in a dry dock, for at least 6 years.
The following effusion, the production of Mrs. O'Neal, possesses superior merit. There is something in it so mildly sweet, so tender and so melancholy as to induce a belief that it was the dictate of a heart of extreme woe. The poetry is simple, but very expressive: and the child of misery, wherever it may wander, who has steeped its cares in the opiate of the Poet, will feel the force, and can appreciate the beauties, of these lines of sorrow.
ODE TO THE POPPY.
Not for the promise of the labour'd field, Not for the good the yellow harvests yield, I bend at Ceres' shrine; For dull to humid eyes appear The golden glories of the year, Alas! a melancholy worship's mine. I hail the Goddess for her scarlet flower, Thou brilliant weed, That does so far exceed The richest gifts gay Flora can bestow; Heedless I pass'd thee in life's morning hour, Thou comforter of woe, Till sorrow taught me to confess thy power.
In early days, when fancy cheats, A various wreath I wove Of laughing Spring's luxuriant sweets, To deck ungrateful love, The rose or thorn my numbers crown'd, As Venus smil'd, or Venus frown'd; But love and joy and all their train are flown, E'en languid hope no more is mine, And I will sing of thee alone; Unless perchance the attribute of grief, The cypress bud and willow leaf, Their pale funeral foliage blend with thine.
Hail lovely blossom! thou can'st ease The wretched victim of disease, Can'st close those weary eyes in sleep, Which never open but to weep! For oh! thy potent charm, Can agonising pain disarm, Expel imperious memory from her seat, And bid the throbbing heart forget to beat.
Soul soothing plant that can such blessings give By thee the mourner loves to live, By thee the hopeless die, Oh, ever friendly to despair, Might sorrow's paled votary dare, Without a crime, that remedy't implore, Which bids the spirit from its bondage fly, I'd court thy palliating aid no more, No more I'd sue that thou should'st spread Thy spell around my aching head, But would conjure thee to impart Thy balm for a broken heart, And by thy soft Leathan power, Inestimable flower, Burst these terrestrial bands and other regions try.
THE MORALIST.
Tranquility is the wish of all:—the good, while pursuing the tract of virtue—the great, while following the star of glory—and the little, while creeping in the styles of dissipation, sigh for tranquility, and make it the great object which they ultimately hope to obtain. How anxiously does the sailor, on the high and giddy mast, when rolling through tempestuous seas, cast his eyes over the foaming billows, and anticipate the calm security he hopes to enjoy when he reaches the wished for shore! Even kings grow weary of their splendid slavery—and nobles sickened under increasing dignities. All, in short, feel less delight in the actual enjoyment of worldly pursuits, however great and honorable they may be, than in the idea of their being able to relinquish them and return to
"Some calm sequester'd spot, The world forgetting—by the world forgot."
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Opeckon 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 a 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.
Take Notice.
THE subscriber earnestly requests all those who stand indebted to him, to make immediate payment, and particularly those whose notes and accounts have been standing upwards of six months; if not discharged by the first of August next, they will be put into the hands of E. Boyd, sq. for collection, without respect to persons. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, June 17, 1808.
The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received, in addition to his former stock, a large assortment of Dry Goods and Groceries, among which are the following uncommon articles in this place,
London P. Madeira Wine,
warranted twelve years old,
Sound Port and Sherry Wine,
Porter, Cheese, Anchovies, Capers, Olives and Cucumbers,
Bordeaux Brandy,
ditto Sallad Oil,
Cogniac Brandy,
Jamaica Spirits 4th proof,
Holland Gin do. &c. &c.
All of which will be sold on the most reduced prices for Cash.
James Faulkner.
Martinsburg, June 17, 1808.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Mackey, jun. deceased, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are requested to pay off the same by the first day of August next, as no longer indulgence will be given; all those who have any demands against the said estate, are requested to bring them in to the Administrator properly attested before the first day of August as aforesaid.
WILLIAM MACKEY,
Administrator.
Martinsburg, June 17, 1808.
John Hunter and John Robinson, Take Notice,
WHEREAS, you, as Trustees for William Bell and others, have advertised a tract of land for sale belonging to me, by virtue of a deed of trust given by me to you, to secure sundry debts therein named, this is to caution you against proceeding to sell the said land, as I have receipts in my possession that will serve to show that I have discharged the greater part, if not the whole, of the debts for which said deed of trust was given, and that I am ready to pay the balance, if any should be due, at any time I am called upon.
CHRISTOPHER TEDERICK.
June 17, 1808.
JOHN MATHEWS, Of Springfield, in the County of Muskingum, State of Ohio,
WILL lease any number of LOTS, to contain from thirty to fifty acres, of the richest bottom land, lying on the banks of the river Muskingum, in the Military Tract, Range No. 5, Township No. 5, Section No. 2, for seven or ten years, to young single or married men who are disposed to move thereon—They shall have legal satisfactory leases and undisturbed possession for seven or ten years, free from rent or taxes, on the simple condition of occupancy and planting Peach and Apple Orchards and nurseries, as soon as their clearings and openings will permit—And they are requested not to permit the destruction of timber or Oak-bark in the neighbourhood.
The river at this point is navigable for boats of great burden for about four or five months in the year, and is in the immediate vicinity of the richest variety of lands owned and for sale by the United States, which may be purchased in feesimple after exploring so as to suit the purchaser.
May 6, 1808.
Antimony.
WE have heard it reported, that a Mine of Antimony has been discovered in Kentucky, or some other part of the Western World: but not being informed by whom, or positively where, we take this mode of inviting those acquainted with the circumstance to transmit such information as they possess, and if convenient, specimens of the ore.
As it may be difficult to meet opportunities of sending specimens to this city, those to whom it will be more agreeable, will be pleased to forward them to Jeremiah Neave, Lexington, (Ken.) BINNY & RONALDSON. Letter Founders, Philadelphia.

THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they have Superfine Broad Cloths and Cassimeres,
for sale, on moderate terms, at their Store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town. They also have a complete assortment of Ladies Fashionable Plush Bonnets, Dry Goods of every description, Hard-Ware, Groceries, Bar-Iron, Plow Molds and Steel of all kinds, Castings, Wrought & Cut Nails of all sizes. A quantity of excellent well seasoned Plank. (fit for immediate use) Home-made Twilled Bags, ditto Linen, Flax, Fresh Medicines and Paints of the best quality, Flax-Seed Oil, Prime Seal, Upper and Harness Leather, Nice Calf Skins and Root Barks; all which they are selling very Cheap, by wholesale and retail.
They return their sincere thanks to their Punctual Customers, and hope those in arrears will come forward and settle their respective balances (in a short time) as the season has now arrived, that makes it indispensably necessary we should have our money.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. P. S. They buy Hides and Skins, and give the highest price in Cash. Shepherd's-Town, March 18, 1808.
L. PRICE,
Has just received a large supply of FRESH GOODS, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms. His assortment consists, in part, of the following articles:
 Mull Mull Muslins, 6-4 and 4-4 Cambric do.  Leno and Spider-net do. a beautiful assortment, Cambric and Diaper Dimitys, Pocket Handkerchiefs, A Superb collection of E. Chintzes and Fancy Prints, Cotton Laces, assorted, Patent Nankeens, Grandurells, India Nankeens, Blue do. Fancy Ginghams, Lappet and Cambric Shawls, Leno do. do. An extensive assortment of fashionable and other Bonnets, Morocco Shoes, Fine drab Cassamers, Superfine Cloths all colours, Marseilles, assorted, Cotton hose do. Tortois Shell and Horn Combs, Fancy Velvet & President's Cord, Irish Linen, German do. Excellent Spinning Cotton, Crowley and Blisters Steel, Bell's Cocks and Dishes, S. Wine, J. Spirits, F. Brandy, Cherry Bounce, Rum, Madeira Wine, Herrings and Shad, Rappee Snuff, Imperial, Hyson, Y. Hyson and Green } TEAS, New England CHEESE of excellent quality. Cradling and Grass Scythes, Tin Ware, First quality Rifle powder, Common do. Shot and Lead, Sweet Oil, Spirits Turpentine, Tar, Fish Oil and Molasses, &c. 
He assures the public that no person shall undersell him, and that no pains shall be spared to oblige customers. Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.
Berkeley, ss. March Court, 1808. Nathan Bull, ex'r. of Robert Bull, dec. Complainant, against Daniel Brown, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
THE subscribers, in addition to their former assortment, have just received and finished opening a complete and handsome variety of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
(too extensive to particularize,) among which are an elegant assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's fashionable Manufactures, together with
A very general selection of the most permanent EUROPEAN, INDIA and other Merchandise, the whole of which they most respectfully recommend to customers particularly, and a liberal public generally, at the most reduced Cash rates—For all former favors conferred they gratefully request permission to return public thanks, hoping in all respects relative to their line of business to merit a continuance of patronage.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.
Berkeley, ss. March Court, 1808. Isabella Lyle, adm'x. of Hugh Lyle, dec. Complainant. against Hugh Lyle, Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, John Lyle, Philemon Chenoweth and Sally his wife, James W. Campbell and Polly his wife, William Lyle, Anne Lyle, Emely Lyle, Samuel Lyle, children and heirs at law of John Lyle, deceased, Douglas Campbell and Sally his wife, Margaret H. Lyle, Robert W. Lyle, Harriet Lyle and Hugh Lyle, children and heirs at law of said Hugh Lyle, deceased, James Wright & Elisha Boyd, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by her Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. March Court, 1808. Ignatius O'Ferrall and Frances his wife, late Frances M'Kiernan, Comp'ts, against Peter M'Kiernan, Laurence M'Kiernan, Andrew Goulding and Catherine his wife, late Catherine M'Kiernan, Patrick Ternan and Margaret his wife, late Margaret M'Kiernan, James O'Quin and Susanna his wife, late Susanna Mahony, Michael M'Kiernan, Frances Mahony, late Frances M'Kiernan, Elner Shirky, late Elner M'Kiernan, John M'Kiernan, Peter M'Kiernan, Frank M'Kiernan and Barney M'Kiernan, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
BAR-IRON.
WE have now on hand a complete assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON, which we intend keeping constantly.
R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 20, 1808.
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office. Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS at this Office.
PROPOSALS for printing by SUBSCRIPTION, The Armenian Skeleton,
By WILLIAM HUNTINGTON. THE publisher has been induced to offer a new American edition of this work to the public from the scarcity 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 to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained to pay for the printing.
Subscriptions received at the office of the Intelligencer. June 3, 1808. JOHN HUTCHINSON.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Christopher Tederick and Elizabeth his wife, to secure sundry debts and executions therein named, due to William Bell and others, they will proceed to sell at public vendue, for ready money, on the premises, on Saturday the 2d day of July next, a tract of Land situate on Sleepy Creek in Berkeley County, adjoining the lands of Philip Stout, Jacob Courtney and John Heikson, and containing one hundred and three acres—On the premises are a comfortable Dwelling House and other buildings—the land is tolerably fertile, and with a little expense could be made a good and convenient farm.
JOHN ROBINSON, JOHN HUNTER, Trustees. June 10, 1808.
STRAY MARE.
TAKEN up trespassing on the plantation of the subscriber, near Opeckon bridge, on the 3d instant, a dark sorrel mare, with both hind feet white and a blaze face, about fourteen hands high and supposed to be nine years old, has a small white spot near the root of her tail, no brand, trots naturally and had a horse lock on her fore foot when taken up. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
GEORGE TABLER. June 10, 1808.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, are requested to come and settle their respective accounts, particularly those indebted to the late firm of Meminger & Cooper, whose accounts can admit of no further indulgence.
A. COOPER. Martinsburg, June 10, 1808.
Berkeley, ss. March Court, 1808. William Maslin, Complainant, against Daniel Brown and David Dutton, } Defendants, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.
The subscribers have just received a handsome assortment of Antietam Bar-Iron, ALSO Best Crowley and Blisters'd Steel and Strap-Iron, a constant supply of which they always intend keeping; they also have Waldron's prime Cradling and German Grass SCYTHES and a large quantity of Long's noted Sickles, For sale on good terms. THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, June 10, 1808.
To Farmers and others.
The subscribers have thirty barrels of choice WHISKY on hand, Virginia distilled, (equal if not superior to Pennsylvania or Maryland distilled) which they offer for sale at a moderate price, on a credit until the first day of October next. F. NADEBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg June 10, 1808.
The subscriber has just received a large quantity of Bar-Iron, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms;
ALSO Crowley and Blisters'd STEEL.  Waldron's prime Cradling Scythes for sale at one dollar and twenty five cents; Pendry's and Burns' SICKLES;
Pendry's are the same as Long's, he having lived with Long ten years, and is allowed to make Sickles equal to him in every respect.
He sells Brown Sugar as low as it is to be had in Baltimore by the quarter cwt.
He particularly solicits all those who wish to purchase GOODS for Cash to call on him, as he will undoubtedly make it to their advantage. LEVI PRICE. Martinsburg, June 10, 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 and 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.
Clock making and 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.
All Clocks made by him, will, as usual, be ensured to perform with accuracy.
REES BRANSON. 6th Month, 10th, 1808.