Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-03-01 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 41 of VOLUME VI.]
FRIDAY, March 1, 1805.
[WHOLE NO. 301.]
WE are authorised to inform the Freeholders of Berkeley County, that GEORGE PORTERFIELD, Esq. and PHILIP C. PENDLETON, Esq. will be Candidates at the next election of Representatives for this County in the State Legislature.
We are authorised to inform the Citizens of Berkeley, Jefferson and Hampshire Counties, that Maj. JAMES STEPHENSON has consented at the request of a number of his friends, to be a candidate at the ensuing Election for a Representative for this District in the next Congress of the United States.
To the Citizens of Jefferson, Berkeley and Hampshire Counties.
I HAVE consented, at the request of a number of my friends, to become a candidate at the ensuing election for a representative for this district in the Congress of the United States; and now solicit your patronage. It has hitherto been so much the custom to travel through the district, to solicit votes, that for me to omit that part of the business, might probably give occasion of offence to some—I will therefore devote as much time as can be spared for that purpose; flattering myself at the same time, that those gentlemen whom I cannot visit previous to the election, will not impute it to any want of respect for them, more than others; but to the want of sufficient time to make such a tour. As I would rather lose my election, than gain it by any unfair means; my opponent and his friends may rest assured, that no ungentlemanly or improper conduct on my part, will be resorted to, for the purpose of obtaining success; and I flatter myself, that I shall be treated with the delicacy which I am determined to exercise towards my competitor.
I am fellow Citizens, with due respect, your obedient servant, JOHN MORROW.
Shepherd's-Town, } February 12, 1805. }
Dr. J. P. Harris,
ONCE more requests all who are indebted to him, to come in immediately and settle their accounts, either by paying them off, or by giving their notes for what may be due.—Being much pressed for money himself, he hopes this request will be deemed reasonable and speedily complied with.—His affairs are in such a train, that no longer indulgence can possibly be given.
February 22, 1805.
BY virtue of a decree issued from the District Chancery Court holden at Staunton, in the case of William Hodgson against James M'Donald, will be offered at public sale on Saturday the sixth day of April next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises, for ready money, half a Lot of GROUND, lying on King's-street, in the town of Martinsburg, whereon are standing several useful improvements, a good looking two story STONE DWELLING HOUSE, containing six rooms with some pains bestowed on their inside work, with a cellar under the whole, a Kitchen and other common appendant buildings, with a well on the premises, though it probably does not afford water at all seasons of the year, yet it is useful for the preservation of fresh provisions. This property is perhaps best known by the name of Duncan's stone house.
ELISHA BOYD, MATTHEW RANSONE, EPHRAIM GAITHER,
Commissioners.
February 22, 1805.
More Fresh Goods.
The subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has just received, and is now opening, a very handsome assortment of
GOODS,
suitable for the present and approaching season, which, in addition to the Stock purchased from the late firm of Smith & Co. makes his assortment complete—which he is determined to sell unusually low for Cash.
THOMAS C. SMITH, Martinsburg, February 22, 1805.
FLOUR
WILL be carried from the mouth of Opeckon to George-Town or Alexandria, by water, for one dollar per barrel, and delivered in as good order as it is received in, by
JAMES FORMAN.
February 22, 1805.
TO BE LET,
For one year, or a term of years, That eligible stand for a TAVERN,
SITUATE in the Main Street, Martinsburg, which has for a great number of years been occupied as such, by David Wolgamott, deceased, and his Widow, and now in the occupancy of Mr. Jarvis Jeffries.—This property consists of a commodious Dwelling House two stories high, a Well of excellent Water at the door, a good and convenient Kitchen, Stable, Granary, Sheds, good Garden, &c.—Also to be let, the House next it on the same lot, two stories high, with a good cellar under it and a good Garden, conveniently situated, and well calculated for a store or private family. Possession may be had the 1st of April next.
JACOB P. HARRIS, Guardian for the Children of Susanna's Wolgamott, decd. February 22, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be offered at public vendue, on Thursday the 21st of March next, at the late Dwelling house of Andrew Yates, dec'd, on Back Creek, one mile and a half from Lowry's mill, a quantity of Wheat and Corn by the bushel, and probably some Hay by the ton, Wheat and Rye in the ground, a number of young Apple trees, Cyder Mill and Cyder Barrels, Sheep, Geese, and a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, with other articles. The sale to commence at nine o'clock, where the terms will be made known, and due attendance given by
WILLIAM LOWRY, Executor. February 22, 1805.
N. B. IF not sold at private sale, previous to the 21st of March, will then be offered at public vendue, the late dwelling Plantation of Andrew Yates, dec'd; if not then sold it will be rented and possession given the 1st of April. This Land, for conveniencies and raising of produce, is scarcely equalled by any in the settlement. It is thought needless to give any further description of said Land, as any person wishing to purchase will view the premises. For further information apply as above. W. L.
FOR HIRE,
A Negro Woman,
about twenty years old, well acquainted with every kind of house work, and is a good hand out of doors.—Also,
A Negro Boy,
about sixteen, who understands farming tolerably well.—A country situation would be preferred. Inquire of the Printer.
February 22, 1805.
TO BE RENTED or SOLD,
ON the 5th day of March next, a valuable PLANTATION, late the property of Valentine Linghamfelter, deceased, lying on Potomak river near the mouth of Opeckon, in Berkeley County—the terms will be made known on the day of sale. On the same day will also be sold a number of Feather Beds, a Loom and Tackling, a set of Smith's Tools, Farming Utensils, a Waggon and Horses, Milch Cows, a number of Young Cattle, Household and Kitchen Furniture—Also, a quantity of Corn, Wheat, Rye and Oats, by the bushel; some Hay, two good Stills with Tubs, and a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Nine month's credit will be allowed on giving bond with approved security. The sale to begin at ten o'clock, when due attendance will be given by
ABRAHAM LINGHAMFELTER, JACOB THOMAS, Executors. February 22, 1805.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A WEAVER,
Who can come well recommended.—A young man will be preferred. Apply to the subscriber, living near the head of Dry Run.
THOMAS THATCHER. February 22, 1805.
We copy the following article from the London Monthly Magazine for September, not because the writer's ideas are throughout correct, but because it shews the opinions which foreigners form relative to the manners and characters of Americans upon a rapid survey of the country. Volney, in his Tour through the United States, is often illiberal and extravagant in his remarks, our author, though by no means so outré, is not always consistent with facts.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
On the Customs, Agriculture, Jurisprudence, Theology, Physics, Taste and Genius of the United States of North America.
The inhabitants of the several states differ as much from each other in their customs, manners, and genius, as they are distinguishable from their ancestors. It is impossible to assign any general character to them, and not only on account of the difference of climate, but because the continual influx of a vast number of foreigners, who import early and habitual inclinations, and never entirely lose them but with their lives, will require the smoothing hand of three or four generations, before the peculiarities of each are worn off, and rounded to an approximation of manners. These peculiarities are of course in proportion to the greater or lesser influx in each state, as a river receives more or less of a saline mixture, according to the strength or weakness with which its current meets the invading tide. Amongst these different habitudes, the frugality and plainness of the High and Low Dutch; the industry and parsimony of the Scotch; the genius, conviviality, and want of economy of the English; the hardness of the Irish (who are of the lower order); and the frivolity of the French, are early recognized, although they all, sooner or later, give way to the general mass of American custom, which long usage and republican genius have established.
The characteristic of a native American consist of a deliberate, and almost repulsive gravity; a cool, phlegmatic manner; and a dry, desultory, and monotonous tone of speech. The substance is evidently affected by the leaven of so many heterogeneous, fluctuating particles, and is, altogether, a strange, and almost incredible compound.
The states of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island and Connecticut, retain more of their primitive manners than any of the states (except New-York) as being less sophisticated. The inhabitants are brave, enterprising and industrious. They dress as much in the English fashion as is consistent with
the different degrees of heat and cold, which is greater in both extremes than in England—They receive few emigrants, and those chiefly English and Scotch.—They are reckoned, even among their own countrymen, to be very acute in their dealings; and at Providence, in Rhode-Island, it is a common boast, that no son of Israel could ever stand his ground among them for six months.—The Americans are all extremely inquisitive, owing, no doubt, to the practice of their earliest forefathers of inquiring news of their relations and friends in the mother country from every new comer; but, although the cause is done away, the effect still remains; and no where so much as in Connecticut, of which Dr. Franklin was in the habit of relating that, being very much incommoded in his passage through it, by the questions which every individual put to him, he used to desire the whole to be assembled; and having told them his name, from whence he came, and whither he was going, he observed that he had made his communication to them in a body, that he might not have to answer their inquiries one after another. In their agricultural pursuits they follow nearly the English system.
The state of New-York, besides a great number of English, Irish and Scotch, receives a multitude of Germans [as all the High and Low Dutch are indiscriminately called] and some few French. Their manners and dress are very nearly English, but their agriculture is a mixture of the German, English and local modes.—The city of New-York is a sociable place, and in that respect, divides the opinion of travellers with Boston, in Massachusetts.
The state of New-Jersey, having no sea-port, is little liable to mixture. It is a great inland thorough fair, as lying between the cities of New-York and Philadelphia, but the distance is so short, about ninety miles, that these travellers leave scarcely any other tracks than the wheels of their carriage. The inhabitants are principally of that sect denominated friends. The soil being extremely sandy, is very little adapted to agriculture: the inhabitants raise poultry and harden stuff for New-York and Philadelphia markets; and supply these and other places with wood for fuel; which, particularly pine wood, is so plentiful, that they have a number of iron furnaces and one glass house, at work. They are a very peaceable quiet people, although numbers are of that class called Fighting Quakers, because they do not object to take up arms.
The state of Pennsylvania, like that of New-York, is the receptacle of British, Germans, and some French; their agriculture is nearly the same, but inclining rather more to the fashion of the Germans, who are the most industrious and useful settlers in the U. States. They have very extensive inland settlements, and some towns, as Lancaster, Reading, Wommeldorf, &c. are wholly inhabited by themselves. The mode of dress is a medley of the English, German and Quaker styles. Delaware the smallest of the states, is scarcely in any respect, distinguishable from Pennsylvania.
Here a line seems to be drawn betwixt the northern and southern states, as the difference is immediately perceptible.—Whether from the effects of climate, or the toleration of slavery (perhaps a mixture of each) industry declines, and the white man becomes a vegetable. This is the case in the state of Maryland. I do not speak of the maritime towns, where business must be looked to, or bankruptcy is inevitable; but of the inland parts, and general force of the state.
Cultivation is left wholly to the negroes, and what in other parts is termed an agriculturalist, assume there the pompous style of a planter!—His life is an uniform scene of luxurious indolence—ineptent, restless, and uneasy for want of every kind of exercise, his time is spent in gaming, carousing, or sleeping.—Horse racing, cock fighting and billiards are the chief games; which are followed up so closely, that when the money is gone, it is very common to hear a negro staked against a few barrels of rice on a game of billiards.
Virginia excels Maryland in luxury and indolence. A planter scorns even that degree of exercise, which monarch

have not thought themselves disgraced by: I mean that of amusing themselves in a flower garden. An Englishman calling upon a gentleman, whose house was situated a little distance from James river, was very hospitably received, although a stranger, and presently conducted to the stable to look at his race horses, which were by no means remarkable. The Englishman, however, not to disappoint his entertainer, spoke more highly of them than he thought himself justified in doing. On their return to the house, the Englishman was struck with the beauty of the garden in front of the house, from whence it diverged to the river, in a gentle slope, about 250 yards in length, in a direct line from the house. The Virginian informed him it had been laid out by a Scotch gentleman to whom the house originally belonged. The Englishman thinking to pay him a high compliment, told him he must bestow great pains to keep it in such fine order. 'I, sir (replied the Virginian, seeming by much nettled) my Negroes do.'
Passing over North Carolina, which has emerged very little from its original state of barbarity, the same description as has been given of Virginia, will serve for South Carolina and Georgia; only that the latter is least rich and populous.
The negroes of the southern states are very numerous, and have been lately very mutinous. Although the importation of new slaves is now prohibited throughout the United States, yet the Americans have no objection to make a traffic of them by fitting out vessels for the trade and disposing of their human cargoes in the Spanish settlements. I remember to have seen one of those vessels at Charleston (s. c.) the whole crew of which (except the master and mate) were blacks and mulattoes!
Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee, are new states, daily receiving the refuse of all the rest. The inhabitants are almost as unpolished as the Indian natives they have dispossessed.
From this analytical sketch, it must be apparent, that Americans can possess no other national character than what our common ancestors might be supposed to have had immediately after the succeeding interruptions of the Saxons, Danes, Romans, and Normans; and, in all probability, never will, as there is no less a difference between the northern and southern states, than betwixt the Hebrides and the West Indies. There appears at present a decided superiority of the northern over the southern states, which, perhaps, the abolition of slavery in the latter may greatly diminish.
WASHINGTON-CITY, Feb. 20.
Yesterday the examination of the testimony was finished in the High Court of Impeachment. The pleadings will commence this day.
Judge Chase, on account of indisposition, has obtained leave of absence.
NEW-ORLEANS AFFAIRS.
We yesterday published (says the New-York Morning Chronicle of the 12th ult.) a resolution of the Legislative Council at N. Orleans, relative to the Spanish troops retained by the late Spanish Governor, the Marquis de Casa Calvo, declaring the same dangerous to the peace of the city, and derogatory to the dignity of the government of the U. States. By accounts dated since the passing of that resolution, it appears that the council on a re-consideration of the question, resolved that, though the sentiments it expressed perfectly accorded with their ideas, yet it was an affair in which they could not interpose, without interference with the concerns of the governor. The resolution was accordingly dismissed.
A gentleman, recently from Bordeaux informs us, that he saw shipped on board the schooner Jefferson, Capt. Hail, bound to New-York, where she has since arrived; a Box, said to contain a curious and very valuable Cane, or Walking-Stick, presented by His Imperial Majesty BONA PARTE to our Republican President JEFFERSON!!! Would it not be well for Congress to make some enquiries relative to this Cane or Walking-Stick, as the Constitution of the U. States prohibits the Officers of the General Government from accepting any present or donative, whatever, from foreign Princes, Potentates or Emperors, without the consent and approbation of Congress. We merely suggest this hint, from the possibility, that this precious gift may be covertly sent to Washington and slipt into the President's House, without observation. From the
high respect which these two illustrious Potentates have always manifested for the rights of man, it cannot be doubted that the devices on this imperial gift, are emblematical of the "enlightened governments" of France and America, the only remaining "REPUBLIC's on earth!"
[Boston Gaz.]
The Editor of the Philadelphia Register is indebted to the goodness of a friend, for the following interesting extract of a letter of the 1st Dec. from Spain.
"All British property in Spain has been seized, and all vessels of that nation in our ports—so that war is decided."
"For some time past, dissension has existed in the Royal family of the Kingdom, owing entirely to the Prince of Peace; a short time before the rupture with the British, a story was propagated that the King was to retire to a Franciscan convent; the Prince of Asturias to be declared insane, and the Queen and Prince of Peace appointed Regents, which occasioned a great sensation at Madrid, and on the people generally. It is circulated this day, that the Prince of Peace has been arrested, which, if true, will give a total change to affairs. Considering the detestation in which this man is held by all ranks of people, it is astonishing that he should be permitted so long to sway the empire."
"It is the wish of many Spaniards of high rank, that an accommodation should take place with Britain—but that appears now impossible."
MARTINSBURG, March 1.
To SUBSCRIBERS.
It is a very unpleasant task to be obliged so frequently to call on those in arrears for this paper, to make payment. Some have listened to my last request, and have paid off their accounts—to such I tender my grateful acknowledgments. There are many, however, who have not, but I hope it is from no other motive than the want of an opportunity of forwarding their money to Martinsburg; this difficulty may be obviated by lodging what may be due with any of the gentlemen to whose care the Intelligence is entrusted.
I would again beg leave to inform such as are indebted to me, that I have a considerable sum to pay by the 1st of April next, which I cannot do without their assistance: I would also again call to their recollection the heavy expenses attending the issuing of a newspaper, in doing which, every article used, must be paid for in cash. When they are thus reminded, and reflect that every subscriber who does not pay with punctuality, throws an embarrassment upon the establishment, they will, I flatter myself, immediately forward me the sum due. That no one may plead as an apology for his neglect, that he does not know the amount of his bill, it may be proper to mention, that he who has never made a payment, can ascertain how long he has received the paper; that he who has, can by recurring to his last receipt, discover the date; and that by examining the terms of subscription published in the paper, will have no difficulty in calculating the amount due.
It is not believed, nor do I mean to insinuate, that those who neglect their payments, intend to wrong the office, but it is certain that the neglect, whether owing to inattention or forgetfulness, subjects me to difficulties, that I should otherwise be clear of.
There is a very considerable amount due me from advertising customers.—These above all others, should be punctual; as there are few printers but what are paid before publications of this kind are inserted, and I think I can venture to assert, that no printer in the United States, before myself, made a reduction in the price of advertisements in favour of subscribers.
Married on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Moses Hoge, Capt. D. CAMPBELL to Miss SALLY LYLE, both of this County.
"Another deadly blow aimed at the Judiciary," by the hand of the same rude Pioneer whose sacrilegious axe inflicted the first of the wounds which destroyed one of its fairest columns.
On the 8th ult. Mr. Breckenridge moved the following resolution in the Senate of the United States, which was read and ordered to lie on the table.
"Resolved, by the Senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, two thirds of both houses concurring, that
the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several states, as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which when ratified by three fourths of the said Legislatures shall be valid as part of the said constitution, viz.
ARTICLE.
"The judicial power of the U. States, shall not be construed to extend to controversies between a state and citizens of another state; between citizens of different states; between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states; and between a state or the citizens thereof and foreign states, citizens, or subjects."
From the Boston Centinel.
FEDERAL SENATOR.
Yesterday, came on in the House of Representatives, the choice of a SENATOR for the commonwealth in the Senate of the United States, for six years, from the 4th of March next. Three trials were made before the choice was effected. At the first trial, the whole number of votes was 201—101 making a choice; the Hon. WILLIAM EUSTIS had 99, the Hon. TIMOTHY PICKERING, (the present Senator) 67, and Hon. ISAAC PARKER 5 votes. At the second trial, the whole number of votes was 200—101 making a choice, Mr. EUSTIS had 100, Mr. PICKERING 98, and Mr. PARKER 2 votes. At the third trial, the whole number of votes was 201—101 making a choice, the Hon. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Esq. had 102, and was chosen—Dr. EUSTIS had 99 votes.
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated February 9, to the editors of the United States' Gazette.
"It was expected yesterday, when the court of impeachment met, that we should be enlightened by the argument, and ravished by the eloquence of Randolph; who, as chairman of the managers, is to open the debate: but, he contented himself with asking a postponement until to-day—observing that the managers were not prepared then, but probably would be to-day. He also requested the witnesses for the prosecution to be called, and it was found that nearly all, amounting to about twenty, were present. It was evident, therefore, that the absence of the witnesses was not the ground of postponement. It is the general opinion among the federalists, that the managers wish a postponement until the next session, and hope, by these trifling delays, to prevail on Chase to make the application. This, however he will not do, as his witnesses are all attending, and as it would be impolitic not to take advantage of the great impression produced by the answer and plea of Judge Chase, which, for perspicuity, method, and ability, is the most able thing of the kind I have ever perused. It seems to be generally agreed that an acquittal is certain should the trial now proceed, & the managers are so well apprized of this, that they do not wish to risk it, if they can throw the fault on Chase. This day, at 12 o'clock, the court will meet, and if the trial proceed, Randolph will open on the part of the prosecution. The power, influence and authority of this mongrel creature is fast declining, and there are many of his followers who are prepared to throw him over the precipice on the first favourable occasion, and to assume his place. He is expected to be very violent against Judge Chase, and will inevitably, by such conduct, in the present situation of affairs, injure materially the prosecution."
"Of the 34 members, 9 are federal, and there are three or four of the remainder, who are suspected by the federalists to be honest. Twelve votes will save him from the fangs of democracy, and from the malice of Jefferson, who is believed to be the author, prompter, and mainspring of the prosecution. It delights my heart to find that the gentlemen of the profession from our city, excepting Dallas, will not wait upon Jefferson, although a hint has been given that such a visit would be very acceptable. It is at once a proof of their integrity and their independence, and although it may add fresh vigour to the malice which is brooding in his hollow heart, it must be honourable to themselves, and beneficial to the party to which they form so respectable a portion."
"Burr is in better repute among the democrats since he is stained with the blood of Hamilton, than he was previously. As president of the Senate he exercises a despotic authority, without any appearance of partiality. Mr. Key, appeared yesterday among the council of Chase for the first time, and had the
AUDACITY to seat himself in his great coat!—Burr instantly sent the sergeant at arms, with the compliments of the Vice-President, to inquire of Mr. Key, if it were too cold to sit without his great coat—Mr. Key immediately threw it off. I mention this circumstance, to show the temper of the man. It might have been personal in Mr. Key for his former toryism, but this construction is not consistent with the permission to Mr. Randolph to wear his surcoat without exciting a frown on the brow of the Vice-President. It has excited however a considerable sensation among the gentlemen who are witnesses, & I have prepared a barber to beat hand to powder my locks at the nod of the Vice-President, the whiteness of whose head forms a striking contrast with the color of his heart. If, however, such a request, or rather command, should be made of any of the witnesses from Philadelphia, you may be assured that it will be resisted, if their resolution is to be relied on, which I believe is not to be questioned."
Saturday, half past 3, P. M.
"In writing in the Senate's anti-chamber—Randolph has finished his opening. It is the most lame, feeble, ignorant and malicious speech which was ever delivered on an occasion so important as the present. The only part where he attempted to be pathetic, was in favour of "the poor, ignorant, friendless, and ignorant German, John Fries." These were his words—Lewis has given his testimony and Dallas is now under examination."
Extract of a letter dated "Washington, Feb. 11, 1805."
"Messrs. E. Tilghman, Rawle, Bidle, and Hay, have this day been examined as witnesses in the trial of Judge Chase. The testimony of the two first has turned out extremely favourable to the accused, and certainly must, as I hope and believe, discomfit the Prosecutors in relation to the first article of impeachment."
MINT.—The amount of the coinage, at the Mint of the United States, in 1804, was as follows, viz. GOLD, 6795 Eagles; 30,473 Half Eagles—3,327 Quarter Eagles, total amount of Gold Coins, 258,624 Dollars 50 Cents. SILVER, 19,570 Dollars; 156,519 Half Dollars; 6,783 Quarter Dollars, and 8,265 Dimes, total amount of Silver Coins, 100,340 Dollars 50 Cents.—COPPER Coin, amounting to 12,844 Dollars 94 Cents. Amount of all the Coins, 371,827 Dollars 94 cents.
A letter from Paris, after mentioning the gracious reception given by His Majesty Napoleon I. to Mr. MUNROE, adds, "the Parisians already regard Mr. Munroe as a future President of America."
A Charleston paper of the 31st Jan. says, "By private letters from England, on which the utmost reliance may be placed, we are informed that a complete and firm coalition has been formed between Lord Grenville and his party, and Mr. Windham, Mr. Fox, and all their friends. The sturdy patriotic Cobbett, has been eulogizing Mr. Fox—this is not surprising. But he has written a panegyric on Sir Francis Burdett—this is indeed extraordinary."
Ticket No. 17950, in the Cathedral Church Lottery now drawing at Baltimore, which came up a prize of $20,000, was, with some others, retained by the Right Rev. Bishop Carroll, "at the risk of the scheme for the benefit of the Church."
The brave, but eccentric general Lee had so little regard to the rules of politeness and civility, that he always spoke his opinions unreservedly, without regarding the offence or pain they might excite. Being one night at Albany, drinking with an old Scotch officer, when he began to mellow with the wine, he told his companion that he had one fault, which he begged him to overlook, which was to abuse the Scotch when he was in liquor. In troth, replied the officer, I shall readily forgive your fault, if you overlook mine; it is, when I hear any impertinently abusing Scotland or Scotchmen, when I am drunk or sober, I cannot refrain from laying my cane soundly over his shoulders. Now I will readily pardon yours if you will mine. This seasonable hint made the general very polite the remainder of the evening.

NEW-YORK, February 14.
The ship Penelope, which arrived at this port last evening, left Nantz on the 17th December. Our Paris papers by her are to the 11th of last month, inclusive; but they are wholly uninteresting on any other subject than the coronation of Bonaparte, which took place at the time and in the manner prescribed by the Senatus consultum; and that Turkey has agreed to acknowledge the new Emperor in the double title of Emperor and of Pades-chach, a denomination which it has been customary for the Porte to bestow on the Kings of France.
MONITORIAL!
For the INTELLIGENCER.
PLATO, in one of his moral treatises, asserts, that "If virtue should assume a human form, and in all her divine attractions exhibit herself to mortals, she would irresistibly inspire every breast with a wonderful admiration and sacred love of her." The world has beheld this philosophical vision of Plato realised in the person of Jesus Christ. It has beheld, manifested in the flesh, the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. The greatest Character that ever appeared in this world, was that of Jesus. The more minutely it is examined, the more will its divine excellence appear. His life was a perfect model of every virtue that can adorn human nature. Piety, benevolence, chastity, sobriety, patience, integrity, justice and sincerity, were fully exemplified in his daily conduct. He taught mankind no duty but what he practiced in its fullest extent. With what calm composure did he bear the keenest insults that could be offered him! With what wonderful serenity did he meet the highest degree of obloquy, that malice could invent! When he was reviled, he reviled not again, but with reasons invincible convicted his antagonists of error. He came to bear witness of the truth, and never infringed its sacred obligations. He affected not riches, honours, or other distinctions, than that of being eminently useful. Although possessed of supernatural power, he did not exert it to destroy his enemies, because he came not to destroy men's lives, but to save them. He did not exert it to gratify the idle curiosity of beholders, but for the benevolent purpose of communicating health, joy and peace to the bodies, and souls of men. He did not exert it to excite the vain breath of popular applause, but for communicating to the distressed, those substantial benefits, their various wants required. O the ecstatic delight to see God in person feeding his creatures, while the bread is multiplied in the distributors hand! The first object the blind ever saw, was the Author of sight; and the first sound that saluted the ears of the deaf, was the harmony of his divine instructions. The tongue of the dumb repeated Hosannas to the Highest, while the cripple went walking, and leaping, and praising God. He scrupled not to enter the meanest cottage, to communicate happiness to its distressed inhabitants. It was his meat and drink, to do the will of his Father who sent him, and to finish his work. To advance the great interests of piety, charity and benevolence in the world; and to promote the temporal and eternal happiness of man; to save him from the dominion, the guilt, and the punishment of sin. For this he left the bosom of his Father. For this he clothed himself with human nature. For this he laboured incessantly in the ministry of the gospel. For this he suffered, died, and rose again. And for this He is now interceding in Heaven.
It is not, however, for me, or any man, truly to delineate a character so spotless, so pure, and holy, which breathed nothing but love to God, and love to man. He did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth; yet to set us an example of piety and devotion, he spent whole nights in prayer to God. By him we are infallibly directed to the true object of religious adoration—to pay our homage to the incomprehensible, and undivided Trinity, in the one living and true God, who made the heavens and the earth, and all things that are therein. Nor are we left in the dark with respect to the subject matter of our addresses to be offered up to the Father of our spirits;—no—our blessed Saviour has left us a pattern of prayer, at once (though short) the most perfect and comprehensive that can be conceived. The heathen world, having lost the knowledge of the true God, paid their devotion to stocks and stones; and this is one of the
many circumstances, wherein Christianity manifests its great superiority over paganism, that this senseless worship, with all its attendant absurdities, has vanished before the rational worship of the Christian Church. Instead of the malignant passion of revenge, the gospel inculcates the great lessons of love to God, and love to man, even our enemies; and the necessity of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, to enable us to practice them acceptably. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, with all thy mind, with all thy soul, and with all thy strength; and thy neighbour as thyself." And for this plain reason, because "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." To excite our love to God, as the foundation of all other duties, he is represented to us in the scriptures, by all those characters that can affect our ingenuity. He is our creator, our redeemer, and our greatest benefactor; in him we live, and move, and have our being; and while we were yet sinners, his wisdom and goodness found out a method to reconcile his justice with mercy, and save the sinner, through the intervention of a mediator. Piety, or love to God, disposes us to bow with the highest reverence before his infinite perfections; and teaches us so feelingly, the corruption of our nature, that we easily perceive the insufficiency of our own merits to recommend us to the favour of Him, who, "looketh to the moon and it shineth not, and the stars are not pure in his sight." Piety towards God is indispensable, to enable us to perform the duties of the second table. If we love not God with all our heart, we shall never love our neighbour as ourselves. Piety only affords the highest gratification to a rational mind, in the contemplation of his supreme excellence. Piety enlarges the mind, and fills it with great conceptions of the nature and attributes of God; exalts our ideas of the happiness of another life; where the great, glorious and incomprehensible, three persons in one God, hath promised, that if we, through a firm persuasion of his existence, and the transcendent excellence of his nature, exercise piety towards Him; sobriety, temperance, patience, humility, meekness, and chastity in our common deportment, and endeavour to imitate Him in universal benevolence to our fellow men, He will be our happiness, our portion for ever, and our exceeding great reward.
A large quantity of FRESH Clover Seed
now ready for sale, by JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, March 1, 1805.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, In a Country Neighbourhood,
A SCHOOLMASTER, who can come well recommended for his capability and sobriety. It is supposed that at least 25 scholars can be raised. A man without a family will be preferred. Apply to WM. RUSH. Berkeley County, March 1, 1805.
Carriage of FLOUR to George Town or Alexandria, by water.
I HAVE erected a large and convenient Warehouse, for the reception of Flour and other articles, on the road leading from Martinsburg to Williamsport, eight miles from the former place and four from the latter, where I will receive Flour, &c. and deliver it at either of the above places, agreeable to the directions of the persons who will favour me with their custom.
THOMAS SHEERER. Falling Waters, March 1, 1805.
Bennett's Ferry.
THE subscriber respectfully informs those who may have occasion to cross Potomak at Bennett's Ferry, two and a half miles from Bath and eight from Hancock, that he has recovered his Ferry Boat, which he has got in complete order. Persons may now cross with the greatest safety and convenience, and may rely on his constant attention to serve them. WILLIAM BENNETT. March 1, 1805.
We are authorised to inform the Freeholders of this County, that Mr. JOHN GRAY and Captain MATTHEW RANSONE, will be candidates at the ensuing election of Representatives for Berkeley County in the State Legislature. March 1, 1805.
Public Sale.
Will be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 8th day of March next, at the plantation of Joseph Evans, sen. dec'd, near Martinsburg.
HORSES, Milch Cows, and Young Cattle, two Weaving Looms with tackling complete, one Road Waggan and one Plantation ditto, with a quantity of other Farming Utensils, a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Wheat and Rye in the ground, and a number of other articles too numerous to particularize. The sale will commence about nine o'clock, and continue until all is sold. Due attendance will be given by
ROBERT SNODGRASS, Exr. February 28, 1805.
Public Sale.
Will be sold at public vendue, on the first Tuesday in April next, at the dwelling plantation of the subscriber, near Martinsburg.
A NUMBER of Horses, Milch Cows, Sheep, Hogs and Geese, and a quantity of Bacon, a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, and a number of other articles too numerous to particularize. A generous credit will be given. The sale will begin about ten o'clock.
WILLIAM PATTERSON. March 1, 1805.
FOR SALE, a well-improved Plantation,
On Middle Creek, near Darkesville, Berkeley County, containing about two hundred acres, whereon Mr. Edward Chapman now lives, for which a general warrantee will be made to the purchaser, and which if not sold before the 20th day of March, will be rented for one year and possession given on the first day of April next. The terms will be made known upon application to the subscriber.
PETER LAWSON. March 1, 1805.
Carriage for sale.
THE subscriber has for sale a handsome well finished COACHEE, with Plated Harness. JOHN BAKER. Shepherd's-Town, March 1, 1805.
LANDS for sale on the river Potomak.
THE subscriber will sell 250 acres of Land on the Potomak river, in the County of Washington and state of Maryland, 100 acres of which is the first rate Bottom, adjoining the land of Mr. David Missikmans; through the above tract of land there runs a never failing stream of water, with every convenience for a mill and Distillery on the largest scale, within five miles of Hancock and two of Bath, Berkeley County. For particulars apply to Mr. Cornelius Ferrée, near Bath.
ELIZABETH MILLER, near Front Royal, Frederick County, Virginia. February 28, 1805.
THE sale of Samuel Dunaway, advertised some time ago to take place on the 12th instant, will be postponed until the 20th of April next, on which day the articles before advertised, will be sold at public vendue. March 1, 1805.
Those who have subscribed for PINKERTON'S GEOGRAPHY, are requested to call at this Office and lift the 1st volume of that work. The other volumes may be expected by the first arrival from Philadelphia.
FOR SALE or RENT,
THE large three story HOUSE in which the subscriber now lives, situate in the town of Bath, Berkeley County; this House is well finished and sufficiently large to accommodate fifty Boarders, with servants. There is a large Carriage-Shed, two good Kitchens, Stables sufficient to contain eighteen horses, and an excellent large Garden. This property has been long occupied for the entertainment of persons resorting to Bath, and is as well calculated for that purpose as any other in this town; if it is not sold previous to the 1st of April next, it will then be to rent, from one to five years.
I will also sell
Half a Lot of Ground in said town, calculated for a Tan Yard, with a few Vats on it, and a never-failing Spring of excellent water.
Also for sale
One Tract of Land, within a mile of Bath, containing 136 acres, 30 of which are cleared and under good fence—about 30 acres of this tract may be easily converted into good Meadow.
Another Tract of Land, half a mile from the Warm Spring Ridge, containing 182 acres, subject to the incumbrance of a lease for six years;—the whole of this tract is well clothed with the finest Timber.
One other Tract of Land, called the Lick Run, lying on the Drains of Sleepy Creek, four miles from Bath, containing 184 acres, all in wood, a considerable quantity of which is the most valuable yellow pine.
The whole of the above property will be sold together, or separately, as may best suit the purchaser. The terms will be made easy. For further particulars apply to the subscriber.
JOHN HUNTER. Bath, March 1, 1805.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A SHOEMAKER
WHO can come recommended for his knowledge of the business, his attention and sobriety. He can be furnished with a shop, tools, &c. and may depend on being constantly employed. A single man will be preferred. Apply to the subscriber living in Buekles Town, SAMUEL BLACKMORE. March 1, 1805.
To be rented, and possession given immediately,
A FARM, off of which it is supposed there may be raised from 150 to 200 barrels of Corn annually,—on the place is a Dwelling House with a good Spring convenient to it, a double Barn, Orchard, Meadow, &c. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber living near the premises. STEPHEN SNODGRASS. March 1, 1805.
To be rented, and possession given on the first day of April next,
THAT commodious and well-known stand, at the sign of the Indian Chief, in the Main street, Martinsburg; the house consists of three rooms on the lower floor, four up stairs, and a large Ball Room, with a Kitchen and a room adjoining for the use of the family, good Stables, Smoke House and Granary.—This house is the best situated of any in town for travelling customers, and commands a great part of that custom at present. For further particulars apply to Mr. John O'Ferrall in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber at Mill Creek.
I will likewise rent,
A two story house in the same street, adjoining Mr. James Lawson's, with three rooms on the lower floor and two up stairs, with a convenient Kitchen and passage, and a cellar under the whole house. Apply as above. IGNATIUS O'FERRALL. March 1, 1805.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Promissory NOTES, &c. &c. &c.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS.
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.

ODES From "MOORE's translation of Anacreon."
Thy harp may sing of Troy's alarms, Or tell the tale of Theban arms; With other wars my song shall burn, For other wounds my heart shall mourn. 'Twas not the crested warrior's dart, Which drank the current of my heart; Nor naval arms, nor mailed-steed, Have made this vanquish'd bosom bleed; No—from an eye of liquid blue, A host of quiver'd Cupids flew; And now my heart all bleeding lies Beneath this army of the eyes!
I often wish this languid lyre, This warbler of my soul's desire, Could raise the breath of song sublime, To men of fame, in former time. But when the soaring theme I try, Along the chords my numbers die, And whisper, with disolving tone, "Our sighs are given to love alone!" Indignant at the feeble lay, I tore the panting chords away, Attun'd them to a nobler swell, And struck again the breathing shell; In all the glow of epic fire, To Hercules I wake the lyre! But still its fainting sighs repeat, "The tale of love alone is sweet!" Then fare thee well, seductive dream, That mad'st me follow Glory's theme; For thou my lyre, and thou my heart, Shall never more in spirit part; And thou the flame shall feel as well As thou the flame shalt sweetly tell!
Oh! that a mirror's form were mine, To sparkle with that smile divine; And like my heart I then should be, Reflecting thee, and only thee! Or were I, love, the robe that flows O'er every charm that secret glows, In many a lucid fold to swim, And cling and grow to every limb! Oh! could I, as the streamlet's wave, Thy warmly-mellowing beauties lave, Or float as perfume on thine hair, And breath my soul in fragrance there! I wish I were the zone, that lies Warm to thy breast, and feels its sighs! Or like those envious pearls that show So faintly round that neck of snow, Yes, I would be a happy gem, Like them to hang, to fade like them. What more would thy Anacreon be? Oh! any thing that touches thee. Nay, sandals for those airy feet— Thus to be press'd by thee were sweet!
FASHIONABLE NUDITY.
As Jack, above the Draper's shop, Saw written— BOMBAZEEN, Ha, Bet, says he, I prithee stop, And tell what that may mean.
It means fair lady's dress, she cry'd, Who now go naked nearly; For 'tis so thin, and drawn aside, 'Tis Bum-be-seen most clearly.
That's true, dear Bet, it is no less, Said Jack, the simple-hearted; And Bum-be-seen's the mourning dress, For Modesty—departed.
THE Partnership of Thomas Smith, & Co. has this day expired agree-ably to the original agreement between the parties. There being no claims against the said firm, all persons in any wise indebted to it, are requested to call upon THOMAS C: SMITH, who is fully authorised to grant receipts and acquittances.
PHIL: C: PENDLETON, DAVID HUNTER, Executors of P. Pendleton, dec'd. THOMAS C: SMITH. Martinsburg, February 4, 1805.
THE business will in future be continued by THOMAS C: SMITH.
For Sale.
WILL be exposed at public sale, on the 12th day of March next, at the subscriber's dwelling house in Charles Town, Jefferson County, the following Property, viz:
ONE set of Mahogany Northumberland Tables, one Breakfast ditto, one ditto Desk and Book Case, one ditto Bureau, one Walnut Dining Table, one ditto Candle Stand, one Settee, one and a half dozen Winsor Chairs, four Feather Beds and Bedding, one large Looking Glass, one Marble fram'd Time-piece, two sets Silver Spoons, one ditto Ladle, one pair Brass And-Irons and Fender, a quantity of Kitchen Furniture, one Negro Man and Woman, both well acquainted with house business, one Brood Mare, one Milch Cow, one elegant GIGG, with Silver plated Harness, with a number of other articles unnecessary to mention. A credit of six months will be given on all sums above two dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin at ten o'clock, and due attendance will be given by
JOHN KENNEDY. February 8, 1805. He will rent his DWELLING and STORE HOUSE.
INFORMATION.
THOSE indebted to the subscriber are requested to make payment by the 25th instant, as he has a number of small debts in the country at a considerable distance which are inconvenient for him to send after.—Every person neglecting the payment of such debt or debts, against the time above mentioned, are assured that their accounts will be put in a course of law for collection. LUCAS S. GIBBS, M. D. Martinsburg, February 1, 1805.
FOR SALE.
A PLANTATION, containing about 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior quality; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.—If it is not sold before the first day of April next, it will be rented for one year. For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg. IGNATIUS PRICE. January 25, 1805.
Winter Goods and Groceries.
THE SUBSCRIBER has just received a full finished opening, (part from Philadelphia and part from Baltimore,) a very large supply of
Choice Winter Goods and Groceries,
Which, in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment more complete than ever, consisting of almost every article in the Dry Goods and Grocery line, too numerous to particularise—all which he begs leave to offer his friends and the public in general, at the most reduced prices for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
WARRANTED Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Middling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms. N. B. He offers the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, or Flax-Seed.
With the greatest esteem, He remains the public's obt. and humbl. servt. PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, January 11, 1805.
FOR HIRE, TWO Negro Girls,
One about fifteen and the other sixteen years old; they have both been accustomed to house-work, and one has for some time past been a cook. An employer in the country would be preferred. Inquire of the Printer. January 11, 1805. (wtf)
PURSUANT to a deed of trust from John Suffernance and Catherine his wife, to the subscriber, will be sold on the premises, at auction, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the second day of March next,
A Lot of Ground,
Lying on Martin Street, in the town of Martinsburg and County of Berkeley, known and distinguished in the general plan of said town by No. 161, for the purpose of discharging a debt with the interest, &c. thereon, due from the said Suffernance to Col. William Clemm of Baltimore. The said lot is well improved.
ELISHA BOYD, Trustee. February 1, 1805.
TO BE RENTED.
For one, two, or three years, the
PLANTATION
On which I now live, containing 226 acres of good Land, 160 acres of which are cleared, and in good farming condition; there are on the premises a convenient Dwelling House, Kitchen, good Stables, and other necessary out houses, with an excellent Orchard. Possession will be given in March next, clear of any incumbrance. For terms apply to the subscriber living on the premises, five miles from Martinsburg, and five from Shepherd's-Town, in Berkeley County.
JOHN MORGAN. February 1, 1805.
December Court, 1804. Berkeley County, ss. Barbara Helm, administratrix, and Jacob French, administrator of Martin Helm, deceased, Complainants.
against Mary Foland, widow and relict of George Foland, deceased, and Mary Foland, Rebecca Foland and Eleanor Foland, children and heirs at law of said George Foland, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainants by their Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the Complainants' bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County. A copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, s. b. s.
FOR SALE.
A VERY VALUABLE Negro Man,
about 30 years old, remarkably strong, healthy, and well acquainted with every branch of Farming business. For further particulars inquire of the Printer. February 1, 1805.
Wm. Hay, Tailor,
Late of George-Town, RESPECTFULLY begs leave to acquaint the citizens of Shepherd's-Town and the public generally, that he has taken Mr. Daniel Bedinger's brick house adjoining Mr. John Wingard's, where he intends carrying on the Tailoring business. He carries all those who may favor him with their custom, that nothing on his part shall be wanting to merit their approbation. Having carried on the above business in Georgetown for a considerable time, he flatters himself that he will be able to give general satisfaction to all those ladies and gentlemen who may be pleased to employ him. Shepherd's-Town, February 15, 1805.
THE subscriber has a Tenement to let, containing about 100 acres of cleared Land, on which there is a small Stillhouse with over-head water. The present tenant has seeded about 40 acres of small grain, which he will dispose of at a fair valuation. No person need apply who is not capable of carrying on the distilling business, and can come recommended.
I have two other Valuable TENEMENTS to let. RAWLEIGH COLSTON. February 15, 1805.
FOR SALE.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable
Tract of Land,
Lying in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road leading to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eighty miles from the town of Alexandria—containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the balance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never failing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit. It lies five miles from the river Potomak, the navigation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, and WM. CREIGHTON, Martinsburg, February 1, 1805. Exr's.
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, to us executed by Matthew Whiting, we shall proceed to sell at public auction, at the Mansion house of the late William Henshaw, deceased, on the 28th day of March next, for cash, one Negro boy named Prince, the property of the said Whiting. Due attendance will be given by
ADAM S. HENSHAW, WASHINGTON HENSHAW, Berkeley County, January 18, 1805.
EDUCATION.
IN consequence of the application of several of my friends, I propose to continue my customary practice for the education of youth, in the house where I now live, wherein will be taught the English Language grammatically, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.—As I design conducting the education in some measure, systematically, I shall expect that each pupil upon entering the school, will be furnished with necessary books. I pledge myself that no effort on my part will be wanting to render satisfaction to those who may place their children under my care. Tuition, 2 dollars per quarter, one half paid in advance.
Those who intend to send scholars, will enter their names with me by the 4th day of March.
JOHN BOND.
Mrs. BOND.
Will continue to teach Young Ladies Plain Sewing, Tamboring, Open Work, Feather Work, Netting, and Mantua making in all its regular branches. Martinsburg, February 15, 1805.
A GENERAL meeting of the Overseers of the Poor of the County of Berkeley, is appointed to be held at Martinsburg, on the first Monday in March next, being the fourth day of the said month. The Overseers are desired to attend, and all other persons having business with the board.
By order of the board. Attest, ROBERT COCKBURN, c. o. r. February 15, 1805.
PRINTING.
In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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