Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-09-25 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 18 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, September 25, 1807.
[WHOLE NO. 434.]
The celebrated LORENZO DOW , Will preach on Tuesday the 29th inst. at 1 o'clock, P. M. in Frederick-Town, Maryland.
At Martinsburg, Virginia, on Wednesday the 30th inst. at 8 o'clock, A. M. At Winchester, same day, 3 o'clock, P. M.
At New-Town, on Thursday, October 1, 12 o'clock.
At Middle-Town, same evening, at candle-light.
At Millers-Town, on Friday, October 2, 12 o'clock.
At Camp-meeting, near Newmarket, same evening, at candle-light.
At Rockingham (or Harrisonburg) on Saturday, October 3, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
At Staunton, evening of the same day, at candle-light.
THE subscriber wishes to purchase a quantity of FLAX-SEED , for which he will give the market price in CASH.
NICHOLAS CHOPPERT. Martinsburg, August 21, 1807.
A YEAR has nearly gone round since the Partnership of Meninger and Cooper closed, and those indebted to it called upon to settle their accounts; a number still remain unsettled; again they are asked to make payment before the first of October; such as think it is not yet time to pay will oblige by giving a note for the amount.
Martinsburg, August 14, 1807.
WANTED.
A S an assistant in a Store, a Young ALd of respectable connexions, correct principles and steady habits. ALEXANDER COOPER. Martinsburg, August 14, 1807.
N. B. One from a distance will be preferred.
TRAVELLERS
And others, may meet with genteel accommodation at the sign of the
GLOBE
in Shepherd's-Town, where the subscriber has opened a House of Entertainment.
JAMES BROWN. May 22, 1807.
New Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the Mercantile business in the house lately occupied as a Store by Ignatius O'Ferrall, at Mill-Creek, where he has a Choice collection of Spring and Summer Goods, Groceries, Liquors, Hardware, &c. &c. All which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce.—He solicits the patronage of the public, and assures them that he will always keep up a general assortment, and will dispose of his Goods on as low terms as they are retailed in any other place.
WILLIAM B. KING. Mill-Creek, June 5, 1807.
FOR SALE.
A COMPLETE SET OF Hatter's Tools,
except the plank Kettle. They will be sold uncommonly low for Cash. Apply to the Printer.
August 28, 1807.
REES' CYCLOPEDIA to No. 9, inclusive, is received at this Office: Subscribers are requested to lift them immediately.
Fresh goods
NOW OPENING.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their Farming Friends and the Public in general, that they are now opening at their store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town.
A very large and General assortment of Cheap Fresh Goods, of every description which have been purchased uncommonly Cheap at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and will be sold far cheaper than any Goods have been this season. They invite all those wishing to get CHEAP GOODS to call on them.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 19, 1807.
Another well-selected and general assortment of GOODS
have been recently received, and are now offered for sale by the subscribers, all of which have been purchased at the best market in the city of Philadelphia for Cash, which, together with the advantageous terms on which they will be disposed, will afford to purchasers an interesting opportunity of furnishing themselves with supplies on the most reasonable terms for cash. Among numerous other late purchases, are the following articles, viz:
A handsome assortment of Marseilles waist coating, Plain, Spotted, and Trafalgar Lens Muslins, ditto ditto Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Furniture Calicoes, ditto Tassels, Chintzes and Calicoes, Fancy and plain Ribbons, well assorted, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Fancy and plain Silks, for Ladies dresses, Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Cotton Cords and Tassels, Ladie's short, and extra Long Silk Gloves, 6-4 Cambrick and 3-4 Dimities, completely assorted, Silk & Cotton Chambroy Muslins ditto do. 6-4 and 4-4 Cambrick Muslins, ditto do. India Muslins, per bale, piece, or yard, ditto Common and Superfine book Muslins, Leghorn Hats and Bonnets, trimmed complete, Plain and figured Silk, ditto, Fancy Satin Straw, ditto, A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, White and brown Russia Sheetings, ditto Ticklingburgs, Country Linen and Twilled Bags, A neat assortment of well finished Jewellery, Mahogany framed Looking Glasses, Common Dressing and pocket, ditto, An elegant assortment of China and Queen's ware, A large assortment of Groceries, Also a quantity of Antietam Iron, completely assorted, Crowley and Blistered Steel.
They return their sincere thanks to their friends for past favours, and assure them that every thing on their part shall be done to give satisfaction.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, July 17, 1807. N. B. They still offer for sale the House and Lot, occupied by Mr. Levi Price, in which they will give a great bargain. For terms apply to THOMAS C. SMITH.
FOR SALE.
THE House and Lot in which Zachariah Moles now lives, situate in the main street, Martinsburg, nearly opposite to Mr. Cooper's store.—The House is two stories high, with three rooms on the lower floor, with a large Kitchen, communicating with the back room, three rooms on the 2nd floor, with a spacious garret and an excellent Celler—There is a good stable, Garden, &c. on the Lot. This property from its eligible situation would suit well for any kind of public business.
ROBERT COCKBURN, jun. Martinsburg, August 7, 1807.
LATE AND IMPORTANT.
By ship George, 28 days from Greenock.
TREATY BETWEEN FRANCE & RUSSIA.
From the Royal Hague Courant extraordinary, Tuesday July 23, 1807.
PARIS, July 25.
Yesterday afternoon, at 4 o'clock the prince, arch-chancellor of the empire laid the two treaties before the senate which have been concluded with Russia and Prussia. He at the same time made a very impressive and dignified address to the senate.
Between his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, and his majesty the emperor of all the Russias.
His majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, protector of the confederation of the Rhine, and his majesty the emperor of Russia, animated with the same interest in putting an end to the devastation of the war have for this purpose, nominated and furnished with full power on the part of his majesty the emperor of France and king of Italy, Charles Maurice Talleyrand, prince of Benevento, his great Chamberlain, and minister for foreign affairs, grand cross of the black and red eagle, of the order of St. Hubert.
His majesty the emperor of all the Russias has, on his part appointed prince Komakin, his actual privy counsellor.—Member of the council of state and of the senate; chancellor of all the orders of the empire, ambassador extraordinary, and plenipotentiary of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias to his majesty the emperor of Austria, knight of the Russian order of St. Andrew, of St. Alexander; of St. Ude; of the first class of the order of St. Wolodimir, and of the second class of the Prussian order of the black and red eagle; of the Bavarian order of St. Hubert; and the Danish order of Dannebrog, and of the perfect union, and bailiff and grand cross of the sovereign order of St. John of Jerusalem; and prince Demory Labanoff Van Rostoff, lieutenant general of the armies of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, knight of the first class of the St. Anne, of the military order of St. Joris, and of the third class of the order of Wolodimir.
The above mentioned after exchanging their full powers, have agreed upon the following articles:
Art. 1. From the day of exchanging the ratification of the present treaties, there shall be perfect peace and amity between his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy, and his majesty the emperor of all the Russias.
Art. 2. Hostilities shall immediately cease at all points by sea or land, as soon as the intelligence of the present treaty shall be officially received, in the meanwhile, the high contracting parties shall dispatch couriers extraordinary to their respective commanders.
Art. 3. All ships of war or other vessels belonging to the high contracting parties or their subjects, which may be captured after the signing of this treaty shall be restored. In case of these vessels being sold, their value shall be returned.
Art. 4. Out of the esteem for his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, and to afford to him a proof of his sincere desire to unite both nations in the bonds of immutable confidence and friendship, the emperor Napoleon wishes that all the countries, towns and territories conquered from the king of Prussia, the ally of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, should be restored, namely, that part of the duchy of Magdeburgh, situated on the right bank of the Rhine; the Mark of Prignitz; the Uker Mark; the Middle and New Mark of Brandenburg, with the exception of the circle of Kothus in Lower Alsace; the duchy of Pomerania; Upper, Lower and New Silesia, and the county of Glatz; that part of the district of the Netze, which is situated to the northward of the road to Drietan and Scheidemühl through Waldau to the Vistula, and extending along the frontier of the circle of Bromberg; and the navigation of the river Netze and the canal of Bromberg, from Drietan to the Vistula and back, must remain open and free of all tolls; Pomerania; the island of Nogat; the country on the right bank of the
Vistula and of the Nogat, to the West of Old Prussia, and to the northward of the circle of Culm; Ermland. Lastly the kingdom of Prussia, as it was on the 1st of January 1772; together with the fortress of Spandau, Stettin, Custrin, Glogau, Breslau, Schweidnitz, Neisse, Breig, Kosel, and Glötz; and in general all fortresses, citadels, castles, strong holds of the countries above named, in the same condition in which those fortresses, citadels, castles and strong holds may be at present; also in addition to the above, the city and citadel of Graudenz.
Art. 5. Those provinces which, on the 1st January, 1772, formed a part of the kingdom of Poland, and have since, at different times been subjected to Prussia, (with the exception of the countries named or alluded to in the preceding article, and of those which shall be described below the 9th article) shall become the possession of his majesty the king of Saxony, with power of possession and sovereignty, under the title of the duchy of Warsaw, and shall be governed according to a regulation, which shall insure the liberties and privileges of the people of the said duchy, and be consistent with the security of the neighboring states.
Art. 6. The city of Dantzic, with a territory of two leagues around the same, is restored to her former independence, under the protection of his majesty the king of Prussia and his majesty the king of Saxony; to be governed according to the laws by which she was governed at the time when she ceased to be her own mistress.
Art. 7. For a communication betwixt the kingdom of Saxony and the duchy of Warsaw, his majesty the king of Saxony is to have the free use of a military road through the states of his majesty the king of Prussia. This road, the number of troops which are allowed to pass at once and the resting places, shall be fixed by a particular agreement between the two sovereigns, under the mediation of France.
Art. 8. Neither his majesty the king of Prussia, his majesty the king of Saxony, nor the city of Dantzic, shall oppose any obstacles whatever to the free navigation of the Vistula under the name of tolls, rights or duties.
Art. 9. In order as far as possible to establish a natural boundary between Russia and the duchy of Warsaw, the territory between the present confines of Russia from the Bug to the mouth of the Lassaona, shall extend in a line from the mouth of the Lassaona along the towing path of the said river, and that of the Bobra up to its mouth; that of that river as far as Suradz; from Lissa to its source near the village of Mein; from this village to Nutzock and from Nutzock to the mouth of that river beyond Nurr; and finally along the towing path of the Bug upwards to extend as far as the present frontiers of Russia. This territory is forever united to the empire of Russia.
Art. 10. No person of any rank or quality whatever, whose residence or property may be within the limits stated in the above mentioned articles, nor any inhabitant in those provinces of the ancient kingdom of Poland, which may be given up to his majesty the king of Prussia, or any person possessing estates, revenues, pensions, or any other kind of income, shall be molested in his person, or in any way whatever, on account of his rank, quality, estates, revenues, pensions, income, or otherwise, or in consequence of any part, political or military, which he may have taken in the events of the present war.
Art. 11. All contracts and engagements between his majesty the king of Prussia and the ancient possessors, relative to the general impost, the ecclesiastical, the military or civil benefices, the creditors or pensioners of the old Prussian government, are to be settled between the emperor of all the Russias and his majesty the king of Saxony; and to be regulated by their said majesties, in proportion to their acquisitions according to article 5 and 9.
Art. 12. Their royal highness the dukes of Saxe, Cobourg, Oldenburg and Mecklenburg Schwerin, shall each of them be restored to the complete and quiet possession of their estates, but the ports in the duchies of Oldenburg and Mecklenburg shall remain in the posses-

of French garrisons till the definitive treaty shall be signed between France and Russia.
Art. 13. His majesty the emperor Napoleon accepts of the mediation of the emperor of all the Russias, in order to negotiate and conclude a definitive treaty of peace between France and Britain, however, only upon condition that this mediation shall be accepted by Britain in one month after the exchange of the ratification of the present treaty.
Art. 14. His majesty the emperor of all the Russias, being desirous on his part to manifest how ardently he desires to establish the most intimate and lasting relations between the two emperors, acknowledges his majesty Joseph Napoleon, king of Naples, and his majesty Louis Napoleon, king of Holland.
Art. 15. His majesty, the emperor of all the Russias, acknowledges the confederation of the Rhine, the present state of the possessions of the princes belonging to it, and the titles of those which were conferred upon them by the act of confederation, or by the subsequent treaties of accession. His said majesty also promises, information being communicated to him on the part of the emperor Napoleon, to acknowledge those sovereigns who may hereafter become members of the confederation, according to their rank specified in the act of confederation.
Art. 16. His majesty the emperor of all the Russias cedes all his property in the right of sovereignty to the lordship of Jever, in East Friesland, to his majesty the king of Holland.
Art. 17. The present treaty of peace shall be mutually binding, and in force for his majesty the king of Naples, Joseph Napoleon, his majesty Louis Napoleon, king of Holland, and the sovereigns of the confederation of the Rhine, in alliance with the emperor Napoleon.
Art. 18. His majesty the emperor of all the Russias also acknowledges his imperial highness prince Jerome Napoleon, as king of Westphalia.
Art. 19. The kingdom of Westphalia shall consist of the provinces ceded by the king of Prussia on the left bank of the Elbe, and other states at present in the possession of his majesty the emperor Napoleon.
Art. 20. His majesty the emperor of all the Russias engages to recognize the limits which shall be determined by his majesty the emperor Napoleon, in pursuance of the foregoing 19th article, and the cessions of his majesty the king of Prussia (which shall be notified to his majesty the emperor of all the Russias,) together with the state of possession resulting therefrom, to the sovereign for whose behalf they shall have been established.
Art. 21. All hostilities shall immediately cease between the troops of his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, and those of the Grand Seigneur, at all points, wherever official intelligence shall arrive of the signing of the present treaty. The high contracting parties shall, without delay, dispatch Couriers extraordinary to convey the intelligence, with the utmost possible expedition, to the respective generals and commanders.
Art. 22. The Russian troops shall be withdrawn from the province of Moldavia, but the said provinces may not be occupied by the troops of the Grand Seigneur, till after the exchange of the ratifications of the future definitive treaty of peace between Russia and the Ottoman Porte.
Art. 23. His majesty the emperor of all the Russias accepts the mediation of his majesty the emperor of France and king of Italy, for the purpose of negotiating a peace advantageous and honorable to the two powers, and of concluding the same.
The respective Plenipotentiaries shall repair to that place which will be agreed upon by the two powers concerned there to open the negotiations, and to proceed therewith.
Art. 24. The periods within which the high contracting parties shall withdraw their troops from the places which they are to evacuate pursuant to the above stipulations, as also the manner in which the different stipulations contained in the present treaty shall be executed, will be settled by a special agreement.
Art. 25. His majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, and his majesty the emperor of all the Russias, mutually assure to each other the integrity of their possessions, and of those of the powers included in this present treaty in the state in which they are now settled, pursuant to the above stipulations.
Art. 26. The prisoners made by the contracting parties, or those included in the present treaty, shall be restored in a mass, and without any cartel of exchange, on both sides.
Art. 27. The commercial relations between the French empire the kingdom of Naples and Holland, and the Confederated states of the Rhine, on the one side, and the empire of Russia on the other, shall be replaced on the same footing as before the war.
Art. 28. The ceremonial between the two courts of the Tuileries and Petersburg, with respect to each other, and also their respective ambassadors, ministers, and envoys, mutually accredited to each other, shall be placed on the footing of complete equality and reciprocity.
Art. 29. The present treaty shall be ratified by his majesty the emperor of the French, king of Italy, and his majesty the emperor of all the Russias; the ratifications shall be exchanged in this city within the space of four days.
Done at Tilsit, 7th July (25th June) 1807. (Signed) C. M. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento. Prince ALEX. KOURAKIN. Prince D. L. VAN ROSTOFF. A true Copy. (Signed) C. M. TALLEYRAND, Prince of Benevento.
THE TREATY
Concluded on the 12th July between France and Prussia, is nearly a repetition of that between France and Russia. The two following articles are the only parts worth publishing.
Art. II. The part of the Duchy of Magdeburg, which lies on the right bank of the Elbe; the mark of Prugitz, the Ukermark, and the Newmark of Brandenburg, with exception of the circle of Kotibus, in Lower Lusatia; the Duchy of Pomerania, Upper, Lower, and new Silesia, with the country of Glatz, the part of the district of Netz, which lies from the North of the road from Dresden to Schneidemuhl, and to the North of the line passing from Schneidemuhl, by Wallau, to the Vistula, and to the frontiers of the circle of Bromberg Pomerelia, the island of Nogat and the country on the right bank of the Vistula and the Nogat to the West of old Prussia, and the North of the Circles of Culm and Ermeland; finally, the kingdom of Prussia, as it was on the 1st of January, 1772, shall be restored to his majesty the king of Prussia, with the fortress of Spandau, Stettin, Custrin, Glogau, Breslau, Schweidnitz, Nells, Breig, Cosel, and Glatz, and in general, all the places, citadels, castles and forts, of the above-mentioned, shall be restored in the state in which they at present are. The town and citadel of Grudenz, with the villages of Neudorf, Parschken, and Schwerkorzy shall likewise be restored to his majesty the king of Prussia.
Art. XXVII. Until the day of the ratification of the future definitive treaty of peace between France and England, all the countries under the dominion of his majesty the king of Prussia without any exception whatsoever, shall be shut against the trade and navigation of the English. No shipment to be made from any Prussian port for the British Isles or British Colonies; nor shall any ship from England, or her colonies, be admitted into any Prussian port.
The Pilot, a London paper of the 8th ult. after publishing the president's proclamation subjoins the following remarks:
Notwithstanding the adverse sentiments which breathe throughout the above Statepaper, both in respect to the late affair between the Leopard and the Chesapeake, and other transactions alluded to in that document, we are not wholly without hopes, that with a spirit of conciliation, the misunderstanding between the two governments may be removed. We are happy to see that the door of accommodation is not yet closed; but that the American government, which we learn from an article in the Washington Federalist, was about to send a schooner from Baltimore, with an extraordinary minister to this country, for the purpose of requiring explanation. Is there a squad understanding in the country, which in the present position of surrounding circumstances, can wish for an interruption of the peaceable relations between the two governments."
LONDON, August 9. We insert some extracts from the American papers received yesterday. Meetings have taken place in most of the principal towns upon the affair between the Chesapeake and Leopard. The resolution of these assemblies are marked with all the violence, intemperance, and the fury of invective, which have been expected. The pilots have been recalled from the British squadron, all communication was stopped, and no supplies whatever were allowed to be sent to it. As a matter of favor and indulgence, the British consul had obtained
permission to communicate with the ships of war; but it was resolved should any British officer come ashore, except in a flag of truce, he should be made prisoner. If all this be not downright, unqualified hostility, we know not what acts are to be so interpreted. What kind of government must that be in which the executive power, from fear or incompetence, cannot, or durst not, control the tumultuous resolves of a violent and ignorant mob? If the populace of America are to take the law into their own hands, on occasions like this, and give the tone to the government, the maintenance of the customary relations with the United States will be almost impossible. Suppose the inhabitants of the British empire were to imitate the example of these frantic meetings, and cut off all supplies from the numerous American vessels (nearly 1000 we understand) now in our ports. Is there not here an ample field for retaliation? But this is an idea which possibly never entered the wise heads of the framers of these resolutions, or if it did, was studiously hid from the deluded and unthinking multitude, whom they are goading into war, to gratify their private passions and interests. We shall be surprised if this popular frenzy among the Americans endure for any time. It is too rash, too hasty, too unadvised, to last long. It has no fair or real foundation. The people of that country do not appear to have been in possession of the real state of the case. The agitators have suppressed and kept back all the circumstances of aggravation, insult, and contemptuous refusal of justice. As congress was to have been assembled in the course of last month, we look with some confidence to the deliberations of that body. We trust that they will step between their country and the greatest calamity, next to the loss of its liberty, which could befall it. There are those among them who understand and pursue the true interests of America, and it is to the manner in which they will discuss this subject, and not to the foolish and intemperate resolutions of the mobocracy of the country, that we look with any anxiety.
MARTINSBURG, September 25.
Married yesterday evening, Mr. WILLIAM MOSS, of Fairfax County, to Miss GERTRUDE HOLMES, of this town.
Same evening, Mr. SAMUEL HEDGES, of Berkeley, to Mrs. NANCY HARRIS, of this place.
The Managers of the Shepherdstown Races wish it to be understood, that four horses must start for each day's purse, or there will be no race.
Our latest advices from Richmond are only up to Saturday last. On the preceding Wednesday, a jury was completed for the trial of Col. Burr on the charge of a misdemeanor. A few witnesses were examined, when Mr. Botts on the part of the respondent, moved the court to arrest the testimony, on the following grounds:
 1. That under the act of Congress there can be no accessorial offender, i. e. none are within the pains of the statute but such as are acting at the fact.  2. If the first point be not sustainable, no act of col. Burr out of the district can be given in evidence against him.  3. Again, if the first point be not sustainable, no act of accessorial agency can be given in evidence on this indictment, charging the offence of acting at the island, and not specially that the indictee did the accessorial act.  4. That if the foregoing points be not sustainable, still no evidence of an accessorial agency could be given till the record of the conviction of an actor in the expedition be produced.  5. That the acts on Blannerhasset's island cannot amount to a providing, or preparing the means, or a beginning or setting on foot a military expedition there. This point resolves itself into two others. 1st. There was no military expedition in maturity. 2dly. If there was a military expedition in progress there, it was not begun or set on foot there, nor were the means provided or prepared thereon. In enquiring into what constitutes the offence under the act of Congress, he contended that the act was so uncertain and ambiguous that it never could be carried into execution. He argued that providing the means spoken of in the act of congress required the entire means; that the means must be, not of an expedition merely, but of a military character the most essential means of a military expedition is a military organiza- 
tion; that there must be a military posture; that the means must be adequate to the end; that no assembly of men was engaged in this expedition, that was might be without military form, but the means of a military expedition must have a military character; and that hostile means will not do, the means must be military.
The argument was unfinished on Saturday morning but was expected to be concluded that day. On Monday or Tuesday it is probable the court would decide on the motion.
[Washington Fed.]
Since the foregoing article was in type, we have received Richmond papers, and letters from thence, whence we learn, that the argument on the admissibility of evidence was finished on Saturday. On Monday the 14th, chief justice Marshall delivered the opinion of the court, which concluded by laying down the following principles, by which the admission of evidence was to be regulated:
It is then the opinion of the court that the declarations of third persons not forming a part of the transaction and not made in the presence of the accused cannot be received in evidence in this case.
That the acts of accomplices, except so far as they prove the character or object of the expedition, cannot be given in evidence.
That the acts of the accused in a different district which constitute in themselves substantive causes for a prosecution cannot be given in evidence unless they go directly to prove the charges laid in the indictment.
That any legal testimony which shows the expedition to be military or to have been designed against the dominions of Spain may be received.
That any testimony showing that the accused performed within the district any one of the acts charged in the indictment may be received.
Gentlemen will know how to apply these principles. Should any difficulty occur in applying them, the particular case will be brought before the court and decided.
After the opinion was delivered several questions were addressed to the Chief Justice by the counsel for the United States, as to the effect of that opinion, upon particular points. At length it was deemed the most eligible course to adjourn the court until to-morrow, in order that the counsel on both sides might be furnished with copies of the opinion, and be enabled to judge of its application to the evidence which might be offered to prove any particular fact.
We have not the proceedings of Tuesday, but by a letter from our obliging correspondent, we learn, that on that day about 3 o'clock the jury retired, and in a few minutes returned with a verdict of "NOT GUILTY." Mr. Hay then gave notice that on the next day he would move the Court for an order of removal, in the cases of Burr, Blannerhasset, and Israel Smith, N. Y.: to a district where he understood, they had committed treason. He did not designate the place—It is probably Kentucky where the mouth of Cumberland is situated.
We have not yet heard the fate of the last motion.
ibid.
FOR THE INTELLIGENCER.
NOVELS.
The rage for novels, romances, legendary tales, and plays, is become too universal, throughout the United States; to be considered as less than a national defect. This is more emphatically "the evil one that walketh about seeking whom he may devour;" or lieth in wait to catch and "slay the souls" of impetuous young men, and rapturous young women. It is the "moral blight" that has overspread the land; that blasts the blossoms of virtue, withers every natural feeling and benevolent principle, every serious thought and religious purpose; and unfits the soul for every thing important, dignified, or divine; keeps the fancy awake, and the understanding asleep; paralyzes the powers of the mind; and, after having rendered its deluded votaries totally incapable of all useful effort and pious practice in this life, consigns them over to irretrievable ruin in the next. In the formidable catalogue of national ills, there is not one of more destructive nature, or more inimical to the best interests of the public and the individual, than this general and deeply-rooted passion for books of fiction, and exhibitions of a similar nature. By the multiplication of novels and works of fiction, the

attention is diverted from scenes of real to those of imaginary distress; from the distress which demands relief, to that which admits of embellishment: in consequence of which the understanding is enervated, the heart is corrupted, and those feelings which were designed to stimulate to active benevolence are employed in nourishing a sickly sensibility. "They that observe lying vanities, forsake their own mercies"
EDUCATION.
Jefferson county, Sept. 15, 1807.
On Friday last, the students of Retirement School, held an Exhibition in the presence of a large and respectable number of Ladies and Gentlemen. The Preceptor commenced the performance, by a suitable and persuasive discourse on the unspeakable advantages of reading and writing. Premiums were exhibited, to be adjudged by the Trustees, to the best performers, which operated as a powerful incentive to the exertions of the young students. Speeches on the patriotic virtues of the renowned GENERAL WASHINGTON , and other American Worthies:—Also an edifying address to the Ladies of virtue, modesty and industry, were delivered, together with essays on economy, frugality, and other important subjects in the ordinary affairs of life, that have a direct tendency to improve the mind. The whole of the Exhibition was conducted with that decorum and precision as merited the united applause of the auditors. The Trustees, Parents and Friends of the students of the School, offer their tribute of thanks to Mr. Newton Bradley on the above occasion, who individually convinced of his diligence, and the excellence of his Methods, have witnessed their effects, and stamped their confidence with unanimous approbation.
TRUSTEES.
By infusing into the minds of his Pupils such a warm desire for learning, as to render the motives of fear unnecessary—by joining the knowledge of the things with the words that represent them, sense and sound are fixed and inseparable—by instructing his pupils in that kind of learning which will be positively useful in an order suited to the scale of their understanding, the images of the mind are drawn forth by a train of ideas combined, and bottomed on a foregoing knowledge proceeding from the known to the unknown.
EXTRACT
FROM JUDGE SWIFT'S CHARGE.
The following is extracted from the Charge delivered to the Grand Jury, on the twentieth of August last, by the honourable ZEPHANIAH SWIFT , Chief Justice of the state of Connecticut:—
Challenging to a Duel or accepting a Challenge, as well as the carrying of a Challenge, or acting as a second, are prohibited under a severe penalty. There is no question but that deliberate duelling is wilful murder. It has however been found by experience that this has not been sufficient to abolish a custom so fatal to the peace of families, and so prejudicial to the interests of society. The Legislature have therefore attempted to put an additional restraint upon it, by inflicting a severe punishment upon the first preparatory step to a duel. But vain are all laws against a crime countenanced by fashion, and sanctioned by popular prejudice. This has been demonstrated by the experience of many countries, where this barbarous custom has long prevailed in contempt of law and in defiance of Heaven. That this savage practice has not prevailed in this State is unquestionably owing to the circumstance, that the public sentiment is opposed to this honorable mode of murdering our fellow citizens. It is upon this public sentiment rather than positive law, that we must rely, to prevent its introduction; and it is our duty on all occasions to do every thing in our power, to invigorate, and perpetuate an opinion that operates with more force than a Statute, to restrain the commission of crimes. Perhaps it may be said that this will discourage that military spirit which is essential to our national existence; but there is no reason to believe that the man who, from personal malice and revenge, deliberately murders a fellow creature, perhaps a friend, will display more heroism in the defence of his country, than the man who from principles of virtue and religion, declines to immerse his hands in the blood of a fellow citizen.
In regard to the age in which persons may commit crimes, the rule is that all persons above the age of fourteen are considered as moral agents, and responsible for their conduct.
Under that age their capacity is to be examined, and if capable of judging between right and wrong, they are punishable for crimes.
In respect of the capacity of committing crimes, the rule is, that idiots, and persons in a state of insanity are not punishable for their conduct—for they are not moral agents, and of course are incapable of committing crimes:—but that partial insanity, that madness which is sometimes the consequence of drunkenness, is considered in a very different light. Drunkenness is of itself a crime, and instead of lessening, aggravates the guilt of crimes committed under its operation. A drunkard is a voluntary madman, and is punishable when sober for crimes committed in a state of intoxication.—This truth should make a very serious impression on the minds of all, in a country where intemperance is not only a very common, but a growing vice. It should make an impression not only serious, but deep and lasting, on the minds of all, who indulge themselves in this vice, for they cannot foresee the crimes into which they may fall in the delirium of intoxication. Drunkenness is a crime which more or less pervades all classes of citizens. As it is the excess of an enjoyment allowable and innocent in itself, it is not confined like other crimes to that class of people, who are destitute of moral principles, and regardless of moral character—but it extends to people of a character in other respects unexceptionable, and often respectable. Owing to this, the mild law of the State against it, is rarely executed—and it has become so common and so fashionable that very little disgrace is attached to a crime, which is the most dreadful scourge that desolates our land, is the parent of many other crimes, and of itself produces more wretchedness, and misery, than all the other crimes combined together. What ravages does it make on individual and domestic happiness! Not only do our common labourers devote so much of their earnings to gratify this insatiable appetite, as to deprive their families of the necessaries of life; but men in affluent circumstances, and respectable by their rank in life, often sacrifice their own characters and fortunes, and the happiness, and prosperity of their families on the altar of Bacchus. These examples of ruin and distress, which are constantly passing before our eyes, have no effect in checking the progress of this dangerous evil; but like the pestilence it spreads wider and wider destruction, and rages with uncontroulable fury.
How happy would it be could some expedient be devised to check its progress. In the present state of things, no law could be executed that would produce this effect.—Public sentiment must be corrected and changed—and this can only be done by enkindling that abhorrence and indignation against the practice, which it justly merits. Drunkenness should be considered as a crime of the deepest dye, and of the most dangerous tendency. The character of the drunkard should be gibetted on the gallows of public infamy, and held in the utmost detestation. This would at least produce the important effect of deterring that numerous class, who have a regard for reputation, before their minds have been debased by habits of intemperance; and it might eventually operate an entire and universal reformation. How immensely would such a reformation of manners encrease the amount of social and domestic happiness! Let me entreat the virtuous part of the community, to unite their exertions in directing the current of public opinion to this all-important object: and I trust all friends of humanity will lift their hands and their voices, against a crime, whose alarming progress, threatens destruction to the dearest interests of society.
But let us turn our attention from this unpleasant subject, and consider the State in a point of view more grateful to our feelings, and more favourable to our national character.
Besides the crimes which I have enumerated and which are cognizable by this Court, there are other crimes of an inferior degree, and cognizable by Courts of a subordinate jurisdiction. These all taken together constitute a scale of crimes from the highest to the lowest, graduated by correspondent punishments proportioned to their respective natures. In graduating the scale of crimes, no action has been restrained, unless necessary to the well being of society.—In proportioning the scale of punishments the leading principle has been to use no greater severity, than was necessary to counteract the temptation, and the inducement to commit the crime. Though these principles could not be observed in every minutia of detail, yet they have been
substantially observed, and have produced a code of criminal jurisprudence distinguished by mildness and humanity, and better calculated to restrain crimes than severe laws, and sanguinary punishments.
From a contemplation of our Criminal law, we are naturally led to a contemplation of the principles of the government itself.
Most of the Governments that have hitherto existed have been founded on fraud, violence, and usurpation, and have had for their object the promotion of the happiness of the rulers at the expense of the people. But in this State we can say with truth, that the constitution of our government originated directly from the people, and that the sole object is to diffuse the greatest possible share of political happiness to every member of the community. To attain this important object the wisest regulations have been adopted. No class of citizens is vested with exclusive rights, and hereditary privileges. There is no distinction of ranks. Every man is born equally noble, and has an equal right and an equal opportunity to exert his talents to better his condition, and to aspire to offices of the highest trust and dignity. In no country on the globe do the people possess, and exercise a greater degree of political liberty. The Government is literally in their hands. They choose one branch of the Legislature annually, and the other semi-annually. By the Legislature all appointments to office are made annually: so that in effect every office in the Government is held by an annual appointment of the people.
A republican government founded on such popular principles has generally been considered as incapable of maintaining itself; yet this government, though incapable of despotism, has possessed sufficient energy to preserve peace and good order; has been conducted with sufficient wisdom, to produce the greatest political and social happiness, and has been managed with a cheapness, and an economy, unparalleled in the annals of the world. We may say with truth, and without being chargeable with vanity, that in no country has Providence bestowed on the people, a freer, a cheaper, and a happier government.
This pleasing view of the benign principles & happy effects of our government is darkened by the melancholy consideration that there are some, so lost to all sense of virtue, and of their own interest, as to transgress the law. Such is the depravity of mankind that in the best governments crimes will sometimes be committed. Our land has been stained with blood, and public justice requires an investigation of the fact. On you gentlemen devolves this unpleasant duty; and may the rays of Divine Truth illuminate the path of your enquiries.
Extract of a letter from Boston, dated Sept. 15.
The ship John Adams, 25 days from Liverpool, has just anchored—Also, the ship Romeo, from London, in a short passage: the Romeo will bring the latest news."—This letter, which was closed at the departure of the mail, says, that "no intelligence had been communicated from either ship."—Another letter from Boston is said to state, that "the demands of the American ministers would not be complied with, and that a rupture between the U. States and G. Britain was immediately expected."
The medium through which this intelligence is said to be received, contradicts the information, as it is far from probable that under such an expectation, ships laden with valuable cargoes would be permitted to leave England for this country."
We understand that gov. Clinton, of N. York, and general S. Smith of Baltimore will be candidates for the offices of president and vice president of the U. States.
[Jackson.]
The court of inquiry on commodore Barron is ordered to convene at Hampton on the 5th of October, captain Alexander Murray president.
I REQUEST those indebted to the estate of Robert Lyle, deceased, to make immediate payment to me, as a final settlement of that concern will take place in the month of October next, when no further indulgence can be given, by
JAMES CAMPBELL, Guardian. Sept. 25, 1807.
Just finished opening.
THE subscribers take this method of informing their friends, customers at a distance, and the public in general, that they have just finished opening, at their Store (by the Market House) in Shepherd's-Town, a great variety of
NEW GOODS,
Among which are:
 Fashionable Gipsey Bonnets—quite new style,  Ditto split straw and Leghorn, ditto,  White Imperial Willow Sheets,  Black do. do.  Leghorn do. do.  Gentlemen's imported Beaver Hats,  Country-made do.  Morocco and Kid Slippers,  Broad white thread Lace,  Do. Patent do.  Gold and Silver Lace,  Do. do. Thread,  Spionett, Leno and Cambric Muslins,  A great variety of nice Calicoes,  Do. Dimities,  Linens fine and coarse,  A large number of excellent home-made twilled BAGS,  Beautiful white and brown home-made Linen,  Superfine and coarse Cloths,  Blankets and Flannels,  CHINA in complete sets,  Stone, Tin, Glass and Queens Ware,  Bar-Iron, Steel and Castings,  Light handy Iron for Smiths, drawn under the tilt-hammer,  A new kind of Cutting Knives, (the best ever offered for sale in this country) they cut straw with uncommon facility.  Prime Soap, Upper and Harness Leather,  Mens' strong Shoes,  A large supply of fresh Medicines,  Painis, Brushes and Oil,  Fresh TEAS,  Liquors and Groceries of all kinds,  Wrought and cut Nails of all sizes,  Also, a large quantity of well-seasoned Pine, Oak, Poplar and Walnut Plank, fit for immediate use. 
All which they are selling very CHEAP. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, Sept. 25, 1807.
P. S. They particularly request all those indebted to them, in any manner, to call and pay their respective balances before the 1st of November next.—They will receive Flour, Wheat, Rye, Oats and Flax-Seed, in payment, or barter.—The necessity of punctuality must be obvious to every reflecting mind.—Those who do not attend to this notice, must expect legal measures will be taken to compel payment, without respect to persons. J. & J. LANE.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public auction, at the Market House in Shepherd's Town, on Friday the 9th of October, sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD Furniture, and some valuable Books. Upon giving a bond with approved security, six months credit will be allowed. MOSES HOGE.
Sept. 25, 1807.
A GENERAL meeting of the Overseers of the Poor of the County of Jefferson, will be held at the Poor House of the said County, on Saturday the third day of October next. All persons concerned are desired to attend. JOHN KEARSLEY, P.O.P. Sept. 25, 1807.
THEODORE MEMENGER is authorised to settle the accounts of Doctor Edward Conrad, late of this place—Those indebted will oblige by paying the amount of their accounts—Suits will be instituted against such as do not shew a disposition to settle. Martinsburg, September 25, 1807.
NOTICE.
ON the 15th of October, 1805, I declined the Mercantile business, I then flattered myself that long before this, it would be in my power to collect all my debts, but so it is, there is yet very considerable debts due to me, I now for the last time request every person indebted to me in any manner whatever, to make payment before the first day of November next, as suits will positively be brought against all those who fail to make payment, on, or before that time. JAMES CAMPBELL. Sept. 25, 1807.

CHARLES-TOWN RACES.
THE Charles-Town Jockey Club Purse will be run for as usual, on the third Wednesday in October next. It is expected that the racing will continue only two days, which will make each day's stake better than it has heretofore been.
GEORGE HITE, Secretary. Charles-Town, September 11, 1807.
THE subscriber offers for sale, a tract of slate LAND, containing about one hundred acres, lying in Berkeley County, about one mile from the Sulpher spring, and the same distance from Darkersville; there is about fifty acres cleared, four or five acres of good meadow, and five or six more can be made; there is a dwelling house and other out houses, two good springs of water, never known to fail. A good bargain may be had by applying to the subscriber living at Col. Elisha Boyd's Mill on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County. JAMES STERRAT. September 11, 1807.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THE partnership of Horton & Clark was dissolved on the 6th April, by mutual consent; all those indebted to the said Firm, are requested to make immediate payment to James Horton, who is duly authorised to settle the business of said Firm.
JAMES HORTON, JOHN CLARK.
JAMES HORTON, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that having taken Dr. J. M. Read into copartnership, the Grocery and Flour business will in future be conducted under the Firm of Horton & Read, at the old stand, No. 9, Howard street, next door to Hussey's Tavern, where they have on hand, and intend keeping a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS , which they will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash, or in barter for all kinds of Country Produce.
JAMES HORTON, JOHN M. READ. Baltimore, August 7, 1807.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away on Monday night last, a Negro FAN ; I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver her to me in Martinsburg. All persons are forwarded harbouring her, in any manner, as I am determined to prosecute any person who may do so. LEVI PRICE. August 14, 1807.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has again commenced business at his OLD STAND , the corner of Queen and Burke Streets, where he has opened and ready for sale, a general assortment of
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for Cash or Country Produce, or on a short credit to punctual customers. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, September 11, 1807.
NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to me are earnestly requested to make payment before the first of October, having positively determined on settling all my accounts up to that date, and to do business in future for Cash, or on a short credit to punctual customers, for it is impossible for me to furnish Goods from year to year on credit; those who have accounts will therefore please come forward and close them, by payment, or by giving a note.
I have at present a very general assortment of GOODS of every description, which will be sold uncommonly cheap.
WILLIAM LONG. Martinsburg, September 11, 1807.
The following BLANKS , printed with new and elegant type, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
Fresh Goods
Now Opening.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public in general, that he is now opening at his store in Shepherd's Town, a large and general assortment of
Cheap Fresh Goods,
Consisting, in part, of a handsome assortment of Quilting for Vest Shapes, Elegant Chintzes and Calicoes, Spider-Nett Sleeves, Spider-Nett, Leno and Needle-worked Muslins, Cambric Muslins, very cheap, Damask Silk and Leno Shawls, Handsome Leno Veils, Fine India Book Muslins, Cotton Lace, Cords and Tassels. A quantity of handsome figured Ribbons, Italian Silks, Cotton and Silk Chambrey Muslins, Fashionable split Straw and Gipsy Bonnets, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Very cheap Dimities, China, Glass and Queen's Ware, Gentlemen's summer Hats, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, India Muslins, Extra long Silk Gloves, Morocco and Kid Shoes, Home-made Linen, Flax and Twilled Bags, Bar-Iron, Castings and Steel, Very cheap Teas of excellent quality, &c.
Also on hand, A quantity of Old Rye Whisky, All of which are offered for sale uncommonly cheap for Cash—He requests that all those who wish to get Bargains will be pleased to call on him. WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, August 7, 1807.
SHEPHERD'S-TOWN RACES.
WILL be run for over a handsome course, on Wednesday the 30th instant, a purse of Eighty Dollars, four mile heats, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, and agreeable to the rules of the Charles-Town Jockey Club, except that the entrance money must be paid on each preceding evening to the day of race, or else double at the poles; one shilling in the pound will be demanded for entering each horse, mare, or gelding. Also will be run for on the following day, a purse of Fifty Dollars, three mile heats, free as above, and subject to the same rules. And also on Friday following, a handsome Sweep-stake, two mile heats, the winning horse the preceding days excepted. Will also be run for over the same course, on the Saturday following, a purse of Forty Dollars, two mile heats, free only for three year old colts; ten dollars entrance for each colt, to be paid at the poles—Four colts to start or no race, each carrying a feather.
E. O. WILLIAMS, H. BOTELER. Managers. September 11, 1807.
P.S. No person will be permitted to sell any kind of liquors on the field, except such as have subscribed five dollars towards the race.
THE subscriber wishes to employ immediately, a journeyman weaver, who can come well recommended, for sober industry and a knowledge of his business, to such an one liberal wages will be given. JOHNSTON GRIER. Garrard-Town, August 28, 1807.
THE subscriber will dispose of at private sale, a very great variety of Drugs, Medicines & Paints , together with all the Furniture belonging to her Apothecary shop.—She also wishes to rent the House she now occupies, adjoining Mr. Price's Store, in the Main street, Martinsburg, which is well calculated for any kind of public business. Possession may be had immediately.
NANCY HARRIS. September 4, 1807.
P.S. The House lately occupied by Mrs. Beller as a tavern, and the House adjoining it, are both to let.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton
RAGS.
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
Just Received,
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
New Goods,
which were bought for Cash and will be sold unusually low.
LEVI PRICE. Martinsburg, July 10, 1807.
BRIGADE ORDERS.
THE Officers of the 16th Brigade are called upon to attend their annual duty, in receiving the instructions of the Brigade Inspector, on the days and at the places herein named. However important the knowledge of Military tactics are at all times to an Officer, yet more than ordinary calls now demand the exertions of every man to seek a perfection in the art.
The General hopes a willingness on the part of the Officers, will be testified by their punctual attendance at the different places of rendezvous, and that their equipments will exhibit a promptness to attend a Military call.
The Officers of the 55th Regiment will attend the Brigade Inspector in Charles-Town, in the County of Jefferson, on the 7th, 8th and 9th days of October next. The Regimental Muster is ordered on the 10th of October, at the same place.
The Officers of the 67th Regiment will attend the Inspector at Martinsburg, in the County of Berkeley, on the 14th, 15th and 16th days of October, and the 17th is ordered for the Regimental Muster at the same place.
The Officers of the 31st and 51st Regiments, will attend at Stephensburg, in the County of Frederick, on the 19th, 20th and 21st of October. The Regimental Muster of the 31st will be on the 22nd of the same month and at the same place, and that of the 51st on the 23rd of October, at Winchester.
The General reminds the Commandants of Regiments, that the Officers of the Cavalry and Artillery, within their Regimental Districts, are to attend the Inspector.
JOHN SMITH, Brigadier General. 16th Brigade, V. M. Frederick County, August 26, 1807.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS.
THE Officers of the 67th Regiment, are ordered to attend the Brigade Inspector at Martinsburg, on the 14th, 15th and 16th days of October next, and the 17th is ordered for the Regimental Muster at the same place.
ELISHA BOYD, Lt. Col. Com. 67th Regt. V. M. September 4, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
ESCAPED by breaking through the wall of the jail of Berkeley county, a certain George Hebler aka Joseph Kesler, who was found guilty by an examining Court of horse stealing. he is a German, in appearance soft or silly, but a great villain, about thirty five years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, dark hair and of a pale countenance, he has been sick in prison, had on and took with him a crossbarred coat and striped pantalettes of home-made cotton, and cloth clothes of a lead colour.
Also a certain Isaac Compton, who was found guilty of burglary, he is about thirty years of age, five feet ten or eleven inches high, a fair complexion, his eyes rather white and staring, stout made, is a smart active man, had on a light coloured cloth coat, and linen or tow trowsers. Any person or persons who apprehends and returns either of the said runaways to the said jail again, shall receive twenty five dollars, or the above reward for both, paid by me.
MOSES COLLINS, Jailor. Martinsburg, September 4, 1807.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Edward Watkins, deceased, will be sold at public-auction, at Culpiper Court-House, on the first day of January next, about forty five choice healthy Virginia born slaves, Men and Women, Boys and Girls, mostly young and very likely; sundry articles of household furniture, twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, who must execute bonds with approved security for the purchase money, before any property will be delivered.
WILLIAM PENDLETON, Esq. Berkeley County, Virginia. July 31, 1807.
Mr. SAMUEL BLACKMORE, TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on the 17th day of October next, at my house, in the town of Martinsburg, I shall take the deposition de bene esse of Samuel Read, to be read in evidence on the trial of a cause depending in the county Court of Berkeley, wherein I am plaintiff, and you are defendant.
JOHN M'CLEARY. September 18, 1807.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation, near Smithfield, Jefferson County, about the latter end of July last, a roan Mare about fourteen hands high, three years old last spring, no brand, one of her jaws is much longer than the other, she was appraised to thirty dollars. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take her away.
JACOB CRAMPTON. September 18, 1807.
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 Potomak 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.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
ON Saturday last, a negro man riding a dark Iron Gray Mare, about six or seven years old, about fourteen hands and a half high, with two white spots near the root of her tail, with a staff bridle having a plated bit, and a leather collar with a piece of rope attached to it, on her, in attempting to cross the Potomack river at Barns's ford below Shepherd's-Town, where the subscriber resides, in consequence of the river being too high to ford, fell off in the river and was afterwards seen swimming or floating down the river; upon being disengaged from her rider the mare returned to the Virginia shore, and was taken up by the subscriber, any person owning the mare, bridle, &c. may have them again by applying to the subscriber and paying him for his expence and trouble with her.
CHRISTOPHER HIAT. Sept. 18, 1807.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's plantation, near Martinsburg, on Sunday night the 13th instant, a bright bay HORSE, with a dark mane and tail, one of his hind feet supposed to be white, and has a blaze in his face, is about fifteen hands high, and was eight years old last spring, has been drove in a waggon, and his shoulders are hurt with the collar, trots naturally and was shod all round. Five dollars will be given for returning said Horse, if strayed; or if stolen, and the thief convicted, fifteen dollars.
HUGH V. PATTERSON. Sept. 18, 1807.
THE bonds and notes given at a late sale, to Abraham Coleman, previous to his removal from this state, are deposited in the hands of Philip C. Pendleton, Esq. with directions to institute suits if they are not discharged, immediately after they become due. August 21, 1807.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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