Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-08-30 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 15 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, August 30, 1805.
[Whole No. 327.]
THE annual Meeting of Overseers of the Poor of Jefferson County will be held in Shepherd's-Town, on Saturday the 21st of September next, for the purpose of laying the levy. All persons having claims against the parish are desired to attend. It is also requested that the Overseers in each district will be punctual in their attendance early in the day.
Teste, W. R. LOURY, Clerk. August 23, 1805.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 24th of July last, an apprentice boy named Joseph Sudject, aged 17 years last February. He took with him a variety of clothing not particularly recollected. I will give the above reward to any person who will return the said runaway.
JOHN BURNS. Berkeley County, August 23, 1805.
Flagg's Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the manufacture of Wheat and other Grain. He will give a Barrel of Superfine Flour for every 300 weight of clean merchantable Wheat weighing 58 pounds per bushel, and stand the inspection from this till the first of April, 1806. A receipt from the inspector or merchant with the letters of the brand will be necessary in case of condemnation.
DAVID BEATTY. August 23, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be offered to public sale at my plantation on Tuscarora Creek, 3 miles from Martinsburg, on the 12th day of September next, the following property, viz: a number of milch Cows, and beef Cattle, 42 head of Hogs of different sizes, Sheep, Wind Mill, Farming Utensils, one excellent Case of Drawers, one corner Cupboard, with other Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. The sale to commence at ten o'clock, when due attendance, and a reasonable credit will be given by
JAMES MILLER, sen. August 23, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Wednesday the 28th inst. at the subscriber's plantation near Flagg's Mill, one mile from Martinsburg, a quantity of Rye by the bushel, milch Cows, Corn in the ground, Hay in the stack, Household Furniture, &c. Six months credit will be given, on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about 9 o'clock.
JOHN VAN METRE. August 23, 1805.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on the 12th day of September next, the following property, viz: Brood Mares, Milch Cows and some young Cattle, some Hogs, a new Waggon in complete order for the roads, some Hogheads and Barrels, and many other articles too tedious to mention. The sale will commence at ten o'clock, when due attendance will be given and the terms made known.
JOHN ROBERTS. August 23, 1805.
I will also sell or rent the property I now live on, near Strider's mill, possession of which will be given on the 15th day of September next. J. R.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.
Horton & Clark,
Grocers, next door to Hussey's tavern, North Howard-Street Baltimore. Have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
of the best kind, among which are— Cognac Brandy, } Teas of every description. Madeira Wine, } Sugars do. do. Spirits, } Coffee do. Holland Gin, } Candles & Soap do. Bounce, } Chocolate do. N. E. Rum, } Cheese do. Molasses, } Spanish Segars. Salt, } Pepper & Spices. Oil & Paint, } &c. &c. &c. Plaster of Paris, }
These Goods are offered unusually low. Orders from the country thankfully received and punctually attended to.—Highest prices given for Country Produce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c.
They want a Young Man as an Apprentice to the above business, between the age of fifteen and seventeen—none need apply except one of respectable connections. August 16, 1805.
English Education.
I PROPOSE opening my Academy at Mount Zoar, again, on the first Monday in September, and wish all who purpose to place their Children with me, to enter them that day, that proper classes may, at once, be formed; and suitable books, where they are wanted, be procured for the pupils.
As this Academy has been several years in operation, under the favor of considerable patronage, and consequently the course of education, the morals and manners, and the attention and care practised at it, as also the terms of Board and Tuition generally known, nothing on these heads need be said at present. I will, however, just observe, that as an increase of attention is not herein promised, so, a diminution of it need not be feared.
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS. Mount Zoar, August 16, 1805.
Weaving Business
Carried on in the Main Street, Martinsburg, opposite to Major Boyd's.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he continues to carry on the Weaving Business in its branches, common work of all descriptions, also Woollen, Worsted, and Cotton Chains, Twillings of various kinds, Jeans, Dimities, Swandowns, Thicksets, Cotton Denim, either on Cotton or Linen Chains, also Floatings and Spotted Cottons for men and women's ware, Diamonds, Bird-eyes, Huckabacks, M and O's, N and O's, and Queen's fancy Counterpanes, the same in Table Linens, single and double Coverlets, Diaper, Deception Diaper, and Damask Twilled Table Linens of various figures, Forrest or Line work of various figures and float Coverlets, mock Mersailles Stocking-net, Muslinnet, Solid Netting, Irish Sutch, Honey Comb, Tabby Diamond, Plain Cord, Eaton Cord, Jean Back Cord, Mild Worm and Tow Cords, Velvet, Velverets, Dice Velverets, Velverateen, Bumbarate, Fustian, Jean Fustian, Pillow Fustian, Dice Denim, Wild Boar, Double top Jean Back, Jean Back Thickset, Cotton Sattinet, Lyliputian Diamond, and several other kinds too tedious to enumerate; and as he now has a sober industrious young man to help in the above business, he will have two looms employed at figure work and two at common work. He will execute any kind of work wanted in a neat and serviceable manner, with the greatest expedition and on reasonable terms.
WILLIAM REED. August 16, 1805. N. B. Double Coverlets of the newest and handsomest patterns woven with 20 treddles, on the most reasonable terms.
COLUMBIAN INN—CONTINUED.
ISAAC CAUSTEN RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has leased for a term of years, that extensive and well known house, the COLUMBIAN INN, one door above the corner of Howard in Baltimore street.
To those acquainted with the superior convenience and situation of this valuable property, nothing need be said. To strangers it may be necessary to observe, that it is situated in the most pleasant and healthy part of the city, and surrounded with respectable mercantile houses, therefore obvious to the convenience of country merchants, travellers, &c.
To this extensive establishment, I. CAUSTEN solicits the patronage of his friends and a generous public, and begs to assure them every thing on his part shall be exerted to merit and secure their approbation. Baltimore, August 5, 1805.
Lands to Rent.
TO be leased several valuable Lots in Maidstone Manor on the Potomac river in the county of Berkeley, about 6 miles above Williams-Port, containing from 150 to 300 acres; on one of these is an excellent situation for a Distillery, with wood very convenient. If application is shortly made, it is probable the present tenants would see the fields on reasonable terms. No person need apply who has not a sufficient force of his own to cultivate and keep the Tenements in proper repair. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises, who has also 16 or 18 Lots to let in Paterson's-Creek Manor, in the county of Hampshire.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON. August 2, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have just received and are now opening a variety of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS, Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
Queen's Ware, Glass Ware, Hard Ware, Sadlery & Cutlery. They have also on hand, Imperial, French Brandy, Hyson, Sherry, Hyson Skin, Port & Wines, Souchong & Lisbon, Bohca, Holland Gin, Country twilled, N. E. Rum, Bags, Rye Whiskey, & Spinning Cotton, Apple Brandy, Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c. All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved of Country Produce. They are with much respect, the public's obliged and humble servants. Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Thursday the 5th of September next, at the plantation of John Kearney, dec. about one mile from Martinsburg, all the moveable property belonging to the estate of said Kearney, consisting of Horses Cows, Sheep, Hogs, Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, one Waggon and Geers, with other articles too numerous to particularize. Nine months credit will be allowed on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about 9 o'clock.
JAMES KEARNEY, Adm'r. SUSANNA KEARNEY, Adm'r. August 16, 1805.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
The following letters were published by the Aurora to prove that Mr. Elliot had joined "THE UNION OF HONEST MEN;" if they do not prove that, we think they will at least prove that he has quitted his "UNION WITH DISHONEST MEN."
COPIES OF LETTERS FROM JAMES ELLIOT. (No. 1.)
Washington, January 23, 1806.
Sir, Your letter is received. As I am always willing to receive good advice, your observations on my style of speaking are not unacceptable; but in my political conduct, I must be dictated by my conscience alone.
I have no id... my constituents wish to be represented by a humble slave of the proud, passionate, and aristocratic Mr. Randolph, or a fellow labourer of those whose labours, tend to disorganize the constitution, and place the small states at the feet of the large ones, and both large and small at the feet of Virginia. On this subject I believe there is great unison of sentiment among the Vermont delegation, both senators and representatives, at any rate, I believe I know the sentiments and feelings of all but judge Olin. I wish this communicated to those, who accuse me of "straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel." If there be any base enough to accuse me of "a dereliction of principle, and a temporising policy for the sake of popularity," I ought in justice to myself to offer them nothing but the homage of my high contempt. But I have the "vanity" to add the remark that every action of my life contradicts the unmanly insinuation. Besides let me enquire what popularity I had in view, it was supposed in opposing a measure almost universally popular. But I cannot think any respectable man has accused me of political dishonesty. Your correspondence will at all times be agreeable, and believe me, Sir, very respectfully, Your most obed't servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 2.)
Washington, Feb. 13.
DEAR SIR—Yours of the 3d inst. is received. On the subject of the American "Chancellor of the Exchequer" the peculiar favourite of the president and heads of department, and ostensible leader of the republicans in congress, shall have ample satisfaction.
It is now almost the unanimous voice of the northern republicans that Virginia and Mr. Randolph are attempting to rule the house of representatives and the nation by violence. On the subject of the extinguishment of the state balances, every member from New England, judge Olin excepted, unite in opposition to the measure. On most questions the northern representatives, republicans and federalists, vote together. Judge Olin with us frequently, in opposition to the salary bill for instance. The consequence of this schism among republicans is that measures are frequently carried against the prime minister by small majorities, on all which occasions and many others, he abuses the speaker and the house in a most infamous manner. In many of his speeches he tells the house that their proceedings are disorderly. The other day he told the house they were under the influence of Mr. R. Griswold, and used much indecent language with respect to a coalition between Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon, whom he represented as the leader of the party opposed to himself. A personal encounter of a most serious nature has taken place between Mr. R. and Mr. Alston which will probably end in a duel; there must also be a duel between him and Mr. Hampton whom he abused in debate. Mr. R. is famous in that way, and it is said performed deeds of fatal prowess before he came to congress. Anonymous letters replete with invective and threats are delivered to some of the republican members. I have received one, in the style of an assassin, and it is evidently in the hand writing of Mr. R. very awkwardly disguised. I every day publicly declare it to be his production, and have demanded of him

An explanation, which if he does not give, I shall make a statement of the business to the house; and perhaps move his expulsion. I am in fear of—I dare not say what—you will hear more soon. Virginia is undoubtedly purely republican. My God! What republicanism! Nearly one half of the people in a state of menial, and four-fifths of the remainder in civil slavery! One man in four or five an elector. My blood chills—I tremble for my country! I know—yes—I know that deep laid schemes exist against the constitution of the union. I care not how extensively this information is diffused if it is kept out of the newspapers. We have sixty or seventy orders of the day, and scarcely a question is taken without several days' debate. If the session be not made permanent, it will not be that business is wanting. Your sincere friend, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 3.) Washington, Feb. 15. DEAR SIR. Messrs. Randolph and Alston have been arrested, and bound to keep the peace within this district, the injury Mr. Alston received, was however of so atrocious a nature, that there must be a duel. Mr. Hampton, averse to disturbing the councils of the nation, will it is said suspend his challenge till the end of the session. The difficulty between Mr. Randolph and myself has been accommodated by the intervention of Messrs. Bryan and Nicholson. Mr. R. having denied any knowledge of the letter in question. Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 4.) Washington, Feb. 27, 1804. SIR. I enclose you a set of revolutionary resolutions by Mr. R., the great inquisitor and censor, and not only of the judicial departments, but of the state governments. In the opinion of many republicans, they tend to the destruction of state sovereignties. The great principle involved in these resolutions, has already been decided against Mr. R. by 62 votes to 36. But he is too good a republican to submit to a majority. Only one member from New England voted with him on this question. Yours, JAMES ELLIOT. P. S. These resolutions involve also an open violation of the plighted faith of the nation—by the convention between the United States and Georgia, by which we became possessed of the Mississippi Territory, the United States are pledged to appropriate five millions of acres to satisfy the very claims which Mr. R. says we must resolve not to satisfy.
(No. 5.) Washington, March 9, 1804. SIR. The bill for satisfying the Georgia claims has passed in committee of the whole by a majority of eleven, and the substance of this revolutionary resolution, was rejected in the same committee, by the same majority. The resolutions are still before the house, but I shall this day move their postponement or total rejection. Mr. R. is more furious than ever, and has poured the full vial of his wrath upon col. Lyon and myself—he called us "the Bear of the arctic and Lion of the torrid zone." He threatens to resign the dictatorship. Several alterations which to my knowledge have been projected in the constitution, calculated to destroy the remaining weight of the small states, will now be kept back for a season. From present appearances I shall not vote for the impeachment of judge Chase—but we have not all the testimony. I am a friend to the independence of the judges, but a greater friend to the rights of the people. Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 6.) Washington, March 12, 1804. SIR. The revolutionary resolutions have been postponed to the next session, except the first and second which were abstract propositions. Col. Lyon created much admiration by a very able speech against the resolutions. Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 7.) Washington, March 14, 1804. SIR. I imagine that the republicans in your quarter will not find much fault with my speech in favour of the impeachment of judge Chase. I shall be obliged however to vote in the negative ultimately, as the question will be taken upon several articles, to all of which but one, I am opposed. If I have sometimes "failed in arrangements" it may be imputed to this, that contrary to the practice of all other speakers I always trust for manner as well as matter, to my extemporaneous powers, I have never used a single note, or committed to paper a single word of my speeches before delivery. Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 8.) Washington, March 17, 1804. DEAR SIR. Of col. Lyon's "plans" I know nothing—I will tell you the truth but not the whole truth about certain "designs against the constitution." Perhaps it is wrong to call them designs; most of these, who entertain those views are honest; they believe we have reached the age of political perfectability. 1. To carry the election of president to the people. How will this affect the small states? Take Vermont and Pennsylvania; Vermont gives 6 electoral votes; Pennsylvania 20. Carry the election to the people and the weight of Vermont relatively to Pennsylvania is but a fraction more than as 4 to 13.—2. Reduce the period for which senators are elected to 3 years. How will this affect the small states? It will render the senators less independent and in time the mere tools of the large states. Something of this kind is already discoverable. A republican of distinction has been heard to say that Virginia might as well send 4 senators and Rhode Island none as for each to send 2. 3. Limit the office of a judge to 5 years. This needs no comment. I shall always be devoted to the cause of liberty; but I am decidedly of opinion that the union of the vast territory and heterogeneous population of our country cannot be preserved under a system less energetic than the present constitution. The moment when we have added a world to our empire is a very improper one to seize for the purpose of rendering our government almost a perfect democracy. Yet such views are entertained by our southern and Pennsylvania brethren. The nomination of Governor Clinton was made in secret conclave by four or five members a great while ago. It is a part of the well known Virginia plan always to give us a president from that state. Colonel Burr has many respectable friends in both houses, but it was necessary to set him aside for the present—Virginia commanded and it was done. I am sir, very respectfully, Your friend and humble servant, JAMES ELLIOT. P. S. Both judge Olin and myself have experienced much difficulty in voting for the impeachment of judge Chase—We shall probably be obliged to vote against the articles, as they will charge him with ten times too much. J. E.
(No. 9.) Washington, March 19, 1804. SIR. In my last I intimated that the R. Island senators were considered as devoted to the views of Virginia. I meant no imputation on the character of those gentlemen, they are upright; and their coincidence with Virginia perhaps merely accidental. It is certain, however, that there are many modes of republican influence and intrigue, which none but those, who have like us "a view of the whole ground" can make an adequate idea. Yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 10.) Washington, November 15, 1804. SIR. Your notice of the election of electors was very acceptable. Mr. Noyes is indebted to my activity and influence in Gilford, for his elevation to public life, and he knows it very well. Mr. Shepenson is similarly circumstanced. These gentlemen are among my bitterest persecutors. "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." They are poor and want offices. I am poor also, but I will never sacrifice either prin-
ciple or friends for the "loaves and fishes." I shall live and die an undeviating friend to the rights of mankind.—Ingratitude may affect my sensibility, but it cannot make me a villain. Your friend and humble servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 11.) Washington, February 3, 1805. DEAR SIR. Again is the union of honest men triumphant. The acquittal of the supreme court in Pennsylvania is the sure harbinger of the downfall of Duane and jacobinism in that state. Had the judges been condemned, articles of impeachment against gov. McKean himself were already cut and dried for immediate use. After the most strong and disgraceful congressional debate ever known of four days duration on the Georgia claims, the friends of correct principles have prevailed by a small majority, in the fullest house we have had this session—ayes 63—noes 58. Mr. Randolph has delivered several philippics more violent than those of Robespierre in the bloody times of France. In return he has been called by republican speakers, an ape, a monkey, a slanderer, a calumniator, a mad man, an ambitious popular leader, a despotic demagogue, a popular tyrant, &c. &c. He has accused the postmaster-general of crimes and misdemeanors, and that officer has demanded an inquiry into his conduct. I shall move to confine the inquiry to the charges exhibited to Mr. Randolph, for I have ascertained that if it should go to his whole official conduct, federalists will unite with the violent republicans, upon the question, and he will most assuredly be condemned. My speech which will soon be published, exhibits a clearer view of the Georgia business than has before appeared. Col. Lyon observed in his speech that he was "grateful to his God for having given him the face of a man and not that of an ape or a monkey." (Randolph had called him a jackal) and that "the head of the gentleman from Virginia was fuller of political projects than Don Quixote's was of wind mills, castles, dulcineas and all the pomp of knight errantry." General Staunton of Rhode Island said his vote would not be influenced by the "wheedling of sycophants, or the frown of tyrants." The Northern members are treated with the most superlative degree of contempt and insult, both in and out of doors. I am sir, with respect and esteem, Your most obedient servant, JAMES ELLIOT.
(No. 12.) Washington, February 28, 1805. DEAR SIR. We have this moment killed Duane. We have taken his exclusive right as printer and stationer to the government, and decreed it to the lowest bidder, whatever may be his politics. Every New-England member voted for the resolution. A new daily moderate republican paper is soon to commence at Baltimore. There are already between 6 and 700 subscribers, the two first of whom are Thomas Jefferson and Robert Smith. Ever yours, JAMES ELLIOT.
Latest FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. LONDON, June 25. GREAT-BRITAIN & AUSTRIA. The object of the ministry is now avowed to be, to establish, if possible, a co-operation with some of the continental powers (of which Austria is unquestionably one) and act upon the principle of join peace or war. No part of the negotiation with Austria, it is true, has transpired; but it is very evident that Mr. Pitt, in a late debate, could allude to no other power. Besides, the late intelligence from Italy, of the incorporation of Genoa with the French empire, must have had a material effect on the policy of that court. Indeed the language of the emperor and king (Bonaparte) on the subject has lately undergone a material change. Sometime since he declared, in one of his speeches, that France might count upon the neutrality of Austria: But in his late inaugural speech, as king of Italy, to his legislature, he seems to hint at the possibility of Italy being the seat of war, which can only arise from the opposition of Austria to his new aggressions. These are his words: "I hope that the peace of the continent will not be troubled; at all events I find myself in a position to fear one of the chances of war: I shall be in the midst of you the very moment
my presence would become necessary for the preservation of my kingdom of Italy."
July 1 to 5. Austria and France.—We have heard it said, that on some late occasion Bonaparte spoke to the Austrian minister with a violence, insult, and menace, such as have never occurred in civilized times. The words are so presumptuous and indecent, that if communicated, they must have excited the utmost indignation. Subsequent events have not contributed to allay it.—Austria has been reinforcing her army.
Invasion.—Accounts were yesterday received that the enemy's flotilla, at Boulogne, continue in a state of perfect readiness for sea, and that Bonaparte is expected there about the end of the present month—Ten thousand troops who had been sent into the interior, in consequence of some insurrectionary symptoms had returned to the coast; and there was every appearance of an attempt being shortly made to cross the channel.
Embargo in Holland.—The captain of a neutral ship, who left the Texel on the 28th ult. brings an account of an embargo having been laid on all the shipping in the Dutch ports. It was only by slipping his cable in the night he effected his escape.
The Dutch men of war and the transports in the Texel, have for some time past been in readiness to put to sea, and were only waiting for a favorable opportunity to come out. From the embargo having been laid, it is supposed that the next accounts will show they have proceeded on their voyage.
Private letters from Holland speak of the increasing discontent throughout that country, and express a serious apprehension that another revolution, more consonant to his views and feelings than any which has taken place, is at present meditated by the Corsican tyrant.
British Navy.—The great and rapid increase of men of war of all descriptions, from 120 guns, to a cutter of 10 guns, within these 12 months, proves very strongly the exertions of the present Admiralty, and those under their orders; there being now in commission, ready for sea, NINE HUNDRED & TWENTY-THREE sail of vessels, actually employed, for each of which, numerous signals are appointed, from 1 to 523, and from A to Z, to know each other at sea, and to be known at the telegraphs and signal posts, and by the different Port Admirals. In the above number of 923, are not included any armed transports, or hired armed tenders, but only such line of battle ships, frigates, sloops, gun-brigs, and cutters, as are commanded by Post-Captains, Commanders, and Lieutenants, of the Royal Navy. In the above number, the prison, hospital, and slop ships in harbor, are also excluded.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
HARTFORD, August 14. According to our last accounts from Philadelphia and New-York, those crowded cities continue remarkably healthy, considering the season of the year. From the last intelligence we have received from New-Haven, it appears that there have lately been no new cases there of a malignant fever, and that health was as general among the inhabitants as at almost any former period. The Town-Council of the town of Providence gave public information, the 2d instant, that since the commencement of the fever, four persons only have died with that disorder: that only five persons, some of them but slightly attacked with fever, remained sick in town, all of whom were on the recovery; and that but one new case had occurred since the Saturday last preceding said account, and that no symptom of said disorder had appeared but among those who lived at the south end of the town, where the fever first commenced. We do not hear of the existence of epidemics in any of the other towns at the Eastward. In this place, (Hartford,) the prevalence of health has rarely, if ever, been more general, than at the present period—Indeed, in a general view, there has been less wasting sickness in our country this summer, than in most of the summers past; which is more remarkable considering the intensity and long continuance of heat. To HER is a tribute of unfeigned gratitude, who saves us "from the noisome pestilence that walketh in darkness; and from the destruction that wasteth at noon"

day," who liberally dispenseth the blessings of health, and loadeth us with manifold benefits.
PHILADELPHIA, August 13.
It is a common remark in the mouths of people, and it is uttered in a manner that indicates considerable surprise, that Governor M c Kean has at length done a commendable thing; he has appointed to the office of judge a man of integrity and worth, not less distinguished for his talents and legal acquisitions than for the suavity of his manners and the amiableness of his character in private life. What renders the appointment still more extraordinary is, that Mr. Tilghman, though a man of distinguished moderation, has always been steadily opposed to the madness of democracy in all its forms. He was never the partisan of any demagogue. "O, si sic omnia!" It is confidently asserted and generally believed that some at least of the judges of the supreme court are at this moment retaining their commissions merely in compliance with the earnest solicitations of the governor, and that they determine ere long to resign them at all events. What a noble opportunity this for Mr. M c Kean to atone, in some measure, to the state for the numerous improper officers which he has been for six years imposing upon her.
WILMINGTON, (N. C.) August 6. THE FLEETS.
Captain Minor who arrived at Newbern on the 28th ult. from the West-Indies, informs that a few days previous to that date, between Cape-Hatteras and Bermuda he fell in with the French fleet consisting of 21 sail of the line; they were under easy sail, and appeared to be standing for Norfolk or Philadelphia. The next day he spoke Admiral Nelson with 12 sail of the line and 5 frigates who immediately after obtaining information from Captain Minor of the course the French were steering, crowded sail and pursued them.
It was the opinion of Capt. Minor, that Nelson would overtake them before they could reach the Chesapeake or Delaware. If the above information be correct, which we cannot doubt, knowing Capt. M. to be a man of veracity, it is strongly presumable that an engagement has already taken place; and we may daily expect to hear of the important event.
WASHINGTON-CITY, August 23.
Captain Lark, of the schooner Sally, on the 27th of July, in lat. 22, long. 63, at 4 P. M. fell in with the mainmast of a large ship, which he supposes had been blown up, as part of the rigging and sails were much burnt; picked a part of an English pendant, and a number of blocks, stamped with an arrow, the customary mark of blocks belonging to a king's ship. Saw another mast about a mile distant, with all the yards and other spars attached to it, and one of the bow-anchors, with the cable to it, hanging under the main-top. There being a very heavy swell, and the weight of the anchor keeping the mast nearly upright, Capt. Lark could only save a few spars and blocks. On one of the topgallant yards, "BLENHEIM, G. R." is cut with a pen-knife. His majesty's ship Blenheim, of 74 guns was commanded by Captain Bland; she does not appear to have been attached to the fleet under Lord Nelson; nor, from the list published, to that which sailed from England, under Admiral Collingwood; neither do we find her name among those last stated to have been on the Jamaica station. From the circumstance of her having her colors flying (which capt. Lark could plainly discern under water) it is conjectured that this ship must have been in action when the accident took place.
In lat. 31, 50, capt. Lark was boarded by the French privateer Regulator, detained him one hour and plundered him of spun-yarn, &c. put on board one man, and a letter directed to Mons. Solomon, of this city, inclosing the bill given by Capt. Scofield, for the ransom of the ship Benjamin. Left the privateer at the outer edge of the Gulf, standing to the southward.
[Charleston Courier] Captain O'Driscol, who arrived at Charleston the 8th inst. in six days from the Havana, informs, that eight sail of the British homeward bound Jamaica fleet had been captured and sent into the island of Cuba—one ship, belonging to Greenock, had arrived at Havana. Capt. O'Driscol further informs, that
the bye-ports of that island swarm with American captured vessels—nothing, which is valuable, being suffered to pass.
On Saturday the following article was inserted in this Gazette, on the authority of Mr. Jackson's. We confess that we had our doubts relative to the correctness of the information; but thought, from the confidence with which it was published, there must be some ground more than we had known of, for the account. We are now enabled, however, to state, on authority which we deem correct, that the information is utterly erroneous; that our ministers, as has before been stated, were obliged to leave the court of Spain without obtaining satisfaction upon any one point in discussion. [U. S. Gaz.]
"Negotiation with Spain." —We are enabled to state, on authority which we deem correct, that the matters in dispute between the United States and the government of Spain have been amicably adjusted, and that dispatches on this important subject, from our Minister at Madrid, are now on their way to the executive. [Register.]
From Jackson's Register of Monday. In the Register of Friday last, we stated, on authority which we deemed correct, "that the matters in dispute between the United States and the Government of Spain were amicably adjusted."—This information we now believe to be incorrect—A letter from Cadiz of the 25th of June, to a respectable merchant in this city, says, "that the negotiations were broken off, and that the ministers had separated in very ill humor."
BALTIMORE, August 16. A most threatening fire broke out about 1 o'clock this morning, in the bake-house of Messrs. Wm. and John Evans, on Franklin Lane, and immediately on the rear of the centre of those valuable stores and combustible buildings on Cheapside-wharf. The seasonable alarm which was given, enabled our fire-companies and citizens generally to assemble in time to confine the flames to the house in which they originated, and to ward off the fate that threatened the neighbourhood around.
We never witnessed a more uniform good conduct, at a similar scene; and to the steady cataract of water which was judiciously directed from several engines against the points where most danger appeared, may be attributed the little comparative damage that was sustained. The bake-house alone and its contents, valued at about 3500 dollars, was the principal loss on this occasion.
MARTINSBURG, August 30.
The Wilmington Mirror states that the ship New-York, from Cadiz, passed up the Delaware on Friday the 23d inst. having on board General Moreau and his Family, all in good health.
Charleston Memorial. —It was lately stated in this paper, that a memorial had been forwarded to the Secretary of state by the Merchants, &c. of Charleston, relative to the captures off that place by French privateers. The memorialists after enumerating a number of their grievances, add, that the "duties on the ship Two Friends alone have been estimated, by the collector, at $45,000." Losses like this must we think, have a tendency to rouse the "energies" of our government and we are happy to hear that the business has "been weighed by the President" and that "such measures as the public good may be thought to admit and require" will be taken. The following is Mr. Madison's answer to the memorial. [Fred. T. Herald.]
Department of State, 10th July, 1805.
Sir, I have received your letter of the 22d ult. inclosing the memorial of the insurance company of which you are president, and of the merchants and others, interested in the commerce of Charleston.
Having been before made acquainted by the collector of the customs, with the circumstance of the capture of the Two Friends, I lost no time in stating it to the French minister, who has replied, that the communication made to him respecting this affair, by the commissionary of his nation at Charleston, had enabled him to anticipate my desire, by requesting the captain general of the French colonies, to all of whom he had written respecting it, to obtain satisfaction for this violation of the convention between France and the United States.
The observations contained in the memorial respecting the local situation, and the protection necessary for the port of Charleston and the adjacent coast, have been weighed by the president, and in connection with other information, will promote such measures as the nature of his functions, the existing laws, and the public good may be thought to admit and require.
I have the honor to be, sir, Very respectfully, your most obt. servt. JAMES MADISON. THOMAS CORBETT, Esq.
Had I been allowed the necessary force, said the gallant Preble, Tripoli would have been humbled, and our countrymen now at liberty. One frigate and two or three brigs was all the force Mr. Jefferson could afford, to subdue Tripoli; a greater force would make too much expense, and lessen the prating about republican savings! We all know what followed.
Thus, while at home we hear nothing but the lullaby of economy, our frigates are lodged in dry docks, and our countrymen pine in a foreign dungeon! And while the whole energy of our administration is employed in persecuting the federal party, and in securing for themselves a momentary popularity, (for momentary it will be) our national honor slumbers! (Conn. Gaz.)
Louisiana curiosities. —Yesterday the Prairie dog and Mag-pie sent by captain Lewis, arrived at the city of Washington. The latter is precisely the Mag-pie of Europe, but how Mr. Lewis, or any one in the least acquainted with classing in Zoology, came to call the ground Fox-squirrel a dog, it is indeed difficult to imagine—it is precisely in shape, size, color, in the choice of its food, and its manner of feeding by sitting up and turning handily its nuts, &c. in its paws, a fox squirrel; but it has lost part of the hair from its tail on the journey, if the hair was ever as long as usual in this species of squirrel, and this is the only novelty about it. [Alex. D. Adv.]
From the CHARLESTON COURIER. HAPPINESS.
When we look around us and see the variety of pursuits that engage the attention of mankind, we are led to ask the question—In what does true happiness consist? The answer readily presents itself to every reflecting mind; it consists in a mind void of guilt, or free from any intentional errors, and a disposition disposed to enjoy the good things of life, and to bear with fortitude the evils inseparable from it. Shew me the man that possesses this disposition, and you shew me a happy man, whether he be possessed of thousands; he earns his daily bread by the sweat of his brow.
The Almighty Disposer of Events has so mixed the ingredients in the cup of life, that no one is exempted by his riches from the evils of it, and no one is prevented by his poverty from partaking of some of its pleasures.
The question then for every man to ask himself, shall I be happy? If his conduct has been such as he can reconcile to his own conscience, the answer will be in the affirmative; if the answer should be in the negative, he still has it in his power, by a line of conduct the reverse of what he has practised, to atone, in a degree, for past errors, and is entitled, as has conduct merits it, at least to the civility of his fellow-citizens.
Jefferson, ss. August Court, 1805. John M c Kim, jun. Comp't against Alexander and James Fulton, Messrs. Frame & Gibbs, Matthew Frame and William Gibbs, Messrs. Hammond & Fulton, Luke Tiernan and Alexander M c Donald, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY. THE Defendants, Luke Tiernan and Alexander M c Donald, not having their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, GEORGE HITE, c. j. c.
Dr. Henry Boteler,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c. in the stone house, two doors below Mr. Selby's store. The regular steps he has taken to acquire a knowledge of the healing art, will entitle him to the confidence of his fellow-citizens. Shepherd's-Town, August 30, 1805.
AT PRIVATE SALE, May be had of the subscriber a very great bargain, in Martinsburg, Virginia, the following Property.
ONE large Stone HOUSE, forty-three and a half feet by thirty; one Frame HOUSE, thirty by fourteen feet; one other HOUSE fifteen by twelve; a stone Milk House; two large Stables, each will hold two rows of horses; and a number of other Buildings. These Buildings stand together on a Lot on which is an excellent Well of water which supplies from 40 to 50 families, who pay two dollars each family for water yearly, and the waste water abundantly supplies the milk house. The terms of pay are 500 dollars in hand, in which a good riding horse will be taken, and 500 a year for the balance. The houses are under rent which the purchaser will receive from the first payment. The situation and convenience of these houses, and the advantage of the well of water, will make them rent for more than double the rent of any other property of the same price in this town. The houses and one of the stables are insured against fire, the premiums paid and policies ready to be assigned with the property. Application may be made by any wishing to purchase to the subscriber on the premises. The subscriber has a large quantity of HAY for sale.
ROBERT WILCOX. August 30, 1805.
TO BE SOLD.
A TRACT OF LAND, containing 100 acres, lying on Back Creek, Berkeley County, half a mile from Minghini's mill, 10 acres of plough land cleared and under good fence, and 10 or 12 acres of Meadow made and more can be made; the balance of the Land is level and well covered with Timber; on the premises are a log House and Barn, and a number of bearing Peach and Apple trees. Any person wishing to purchase may view the premises. If said Land is not sold before the 3d day of October next, it will then be offered to public sale.
I will also sell at public vendue, At the same time and place, milch Cows, young Cattle and Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furniture; also, Farming Utensils, a Loom and Tackling, and a large quantity of Hay in the stack. Due attendance and a reasonable credit will be given by SOLOMON CHAFFIN. August 30, 1805.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Jefferson County, Virginia, about 4 miles from Charles-Town, a bright bay HORSE, his fore feet white, a blaze in his face, a small notch in his right ear, about fifteen and a half hands high, between six and seven years old, and appraised to forty-five dollars. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges and take him away. THOMAS B. EVANS. August 30, 1805.
Jefferson, ss. August Court, 1805. James Miller and Mary his wife, late Mary Rumsey, Comp'ts against Leonard Robinson and John Morrow, Defendants.
In CHANCERY. THE Defendant, Leonard Robinson, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the second Tuesday in November next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, GEORGE HITE, c. j. c.

Among the many parodies that Cato's famous soliloquy has undergone, (says the True American) none might with so much propriety be put into a Printer's mouth as the following:
To dun—or not to dun? That's the question: Whether 'tis better that the purse should suffer (For lack of cash) or painful emptiness: Or by a general dun to fill it up. To dun! to get the money—and enabled, To live and pay our debts—'tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. To dun—to be denied— Denied with "call again," what evils come— What disappointments—sore chagrin and woe— In consequence—must give us pain. It is this That makes so many debts not worth collecting: 'Tis this which sickens business to despair, And keeps from honest labour its reward. While thus in language of complaint we speak, We don't forget our many, many friends; To them a debt of gratitude we owe: To them our gratitude we freely pay, Buoy'd up by their kindness, still our bark shall sail, Enjoy the pleasing calm, nor dread the boist'rous gale.
SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, an elegant assortment of MERCHANDIZE, suitable for the present season, which he takes the liberty of offering to his friends and the public in general uncommonly cheap, consisting in part of the following articles, and a number of others too tedious for insertion:
Dowlas and Ticklingburgs, Russia Sheetings and Drillings, Brown Holland, 9-8 Irish Sheetings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 10-4 Damask Table Cloths, 4-4 and 3-4 Diaper Linens, 9-8 and 12-8 Apron Checks, Fustians and Jeans, Nankeens, Cotton Hosiery, Mouseliers Vest shapers, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Umbrellas, Fashionable Chintzes and Calicoes, Low priced ditto, Coloured Cambric Muslins, Low priced ditto, Dimities, uncommonly cheap, 12-8 Damask Silk Shawls, Extra long pic nic silk Gloves, A variety of elegant Laces and Edgings, low priced, Lutestring and coloured Sattins, Ribbons, Beck and Yaconet Muslins, Morocco and Kid Shoes, A large assortment of Extra and Habit Silk Gloves.
THE above mentioned articles are of a superior quality, and to be had at very reduced prices. The subscriber has also received a complete assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware;
He has Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, Molland and Crum Creek Whet Stones. He assures his friends and customers generally, that he will sell these articles on very accommodating terms, and begs leave to solicit their custom as usual.
WARRANTED Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms. PHILIP NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, June 9, 1805.
Mill Ropes, Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough and other Lines, also Fish Oil, Just received and for sale by P. NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
FOR SALE, Tract of Land,
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable 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 Potomac, 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, Exr's.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. Robert Kennedy, Executor of Thomas Kennedy, deceased, Compt against Daniel Kennedy and others, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant Daniel Kennedy, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.s.c.
Berkeley, ss. June Court, 1805. William Stuart, Compt against Josiah Raymond, Tunis Newkirk, Geo. Newkirk, Reuben Newkirk, Samuel Swearingen, Gideon Goss, Joseph Wallingsford, Thomas Cox, Rignal Butt, Henry Holman, Adam Myers, Basil Cross, Baldry Butt, William Bennett, Richard Morelatt, Abraham Morelatt, sen. George Lanehart, John Grove, James Likens, Nathaniel Linthicum, Cornelius Simmons, George Fison, John Strode, Jeremiah Strode, William Godman, Peter Seaburn, William Seaburn, David Harris, John Lamer, Jacob Hoover, John Harrison, James Warren, John Smith, Edward Mercer, Rignal Green, Joseph Foreman, Christopher Parrott, Thomas Cox, John Randall, Anthony Turner, Robert Burns, John Jones, Thomas Shepherd, Aaron Farthing, Joseph Ingles, George Mason, Jacob Conegus, John Butt, Frederick Imhoof, Swearingen Ray, Lewis Wisenall, and Jacob Smurr, Defendants. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Josiah Raymond, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.s.c.
FOR SALE, A healthy, likely, strong Negro Boy, about twelve years old; those who wish to purchase, may apply to the Printer hereof for information. August 6, 1805.
European & East India GOODS.
JUST received and now opening by the subscriber, an extensive variety of the Latest Improved Fashions, of superior quality, well assorted and selected from the present Importations; also a general assortment of HARDWARE and GROCERIES.—All of which he highly recommends to his friends, customers and a liberal public, at the most reduced cash prices. Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for the flattering encouragement he has heretofore experienced in his line of business, all friends and customers will please to accept his best respects. JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 24, 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.—For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg. IGNATIUS PRICE. January 25, 1805.
More Fresh Goods.
JUST received, and are now opening, a large and general assortment of Summer Goods and Groceries, which, in addition to his former supply received this spring, makes his assortment at present very general, all of which will be sold unusually low for cash. Also, HERRINGS of the Baltimore inspection by the barrel, and a quantity of H. & J. Long's and Z. Burns' noted SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass SCYTHES, &c.
He has also for sale, some handsome Bear-Skins, for Trooper's Caps and Holsters. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
Cheap Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and is now opening a large supply of remarkably Cheap Goods, consisting in part of 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 100 pieces elegant Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest patterns, 1 trunk Fashionable Muslins of different kinds, a handsome assortment of Dimities and Leghorn Bonnets, 4 bales India Muslins, Nankeens, Apron Checks, a handsome assortment of best Brussels Laces and Edgings, extra Long Silk Gloves, and a variety of other articles.
He has also received a large supply of BAR-IRON and CASTINGS. English Blister'd and Crowley STEEL.
Also—A parcel of good old WHISKY, distilled in Maryland. The above Goods having been chiefly purchased for Cash, on the lowest terms, I am happy to inform my friends and the public generally, that I am now enabled to supply them, with such Merchandise as they may want, on good terms. THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
TO BE RENTED, If not privately disposed of before, to the highest bidder, on the 14th day of December next, if fair, or the next fair day, three TENEMENTS, two and a half miles westward of Charles-Town, Jefferson County; viz. the first supposed to contain 345 acres, the second 125 acres, and the third 90 acres.—For terms apply to GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Near the premises. July 19, 1805.
Negroes For Sale.
WILL be sold for cash, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 21st day of September next, before the door of the Court House of Jefferson County, TWO NEGROES, to wit: Hannah, aged nineteen years, or thereabouts; also, Jane, about nine years old.—The said Negroes having been conveyed to the subscriber, in trust, by Peter Cockrell of Jefferson County, to secure a debt due Robert Carter of said County. THOMAS GRIGGS. August 16, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss. June Court, 1805. MICHAEL M'KEWAN, Complainant, vs. GEORGE LINDENBURGER, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the complainant's 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, c.s.c.
Berkeley County, ss. June Court, 1805. Daniel M'Kenney, Compt, against Samuel Woods, Def't. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Samuel Woods, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.s.c.
REMOVAL.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their customers and the public in general, that they have removed their Store to that well-known Corner House, just at the end of the Market-House, and immediately opposite Mrs. Juliana Eckhart's tavern, where they are opening in addition to their former stock a variety of
New Goods.
They have also just received a large quantity of home-made LINEN (fine and coarse,) ditto twilled BAGS, clean FLAX, &c. They continue to keep seal and upper LEATHER, BAR-IRON, crowley and blistered STEEL, PAINTS, patent and other MEDICINES, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale remarkably cheap. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, July 10, 1805.
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