Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-05-17 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 52 of Volume VI.]
FRIDAY, May 17, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 312.]
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
AS an Apprentice to the Printing Business, a lad from twelve to fifteen years of age, of industrious habits, of moral conduct, and whose connections are respectable. One from the country would be preferred.
J: ALBURTIS. Intelligencer Office, March 8, 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 23, 1805.
Doctor I. Price,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Martinsburg and the public generally, that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c. in this town. Having acquired a pretty general knowledge of the theory and practice of the above arts, he will thereby be enabled to do justice to his profession, and with great care and assiduous attention to business he will endeavour to render satisfaction to all those who may please to place confidence in him. Martinsburg, April 26, 1805.
Doctor Wilcox
HAVING recovered from a long lingering state of health, in which he declined the practice of Physic and Surgery, now informs whoever stands in need of his assistance, that he has resumed the said practice—and as all old Doctors generally as they decline practice put off the most disagreeable part, that is Surgery, (if they practice it) he has also done the same, and set several young Doctors to use the instruments of Surgery under his directions, which he then thought would be a public benefit, by leading the young Doctor into an experimental knowledge of operations, but now finds it has turned out a public injury, by inconsiderate people supposing the one that used the instruments of surgery, was the principal Doctor, although he performed only by particular directions, whereupon more dependence has been placed in the young and inexperienced, than was for the general good of those labouring under difficult cases—Therefore he now informs, that he will hereafter perform all operations himself, in cases where he advises the operation, or any other that he is required to do, but may be attended by as many Doctors as the patient chooses.
He will do any kind or form of Writing, such as Wills, Deeds, Indentures, Articles of Agreement, Powers of Attorney, &c. Martinsburg, April 26, 1805.
Fresh Spring Goods.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they are now opening an extensive and complete assortment of FRESH Spring GOODS, of every description, which they are selling cheap. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's Town, April 5, 1805.
A LARGE QUANTITY OF FRESH Clover Seed for sale, by JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, March 29, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber respectfully wishes to inform his customers and the public, that he has lately removed his Store to that eligible and commodious stand adjoining the Court House, fronting on Queen street and the public square, lately occupied by James Anderson, Esq. where he intends carrying on the Mercantile business.
He has just received a large additional supply of Dry Goods and Groceries.
The ladies and gentlemen of this town and its vicinity, will please to accept my thanks for all former favours conferred, and I hope to merit a continuation of their custom.
He has BLANK BOOKS for sale. JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, March 8, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. George Riley vs Joseph Gale. 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 May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forth with 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. B. C.
FOR SALE,
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable Tract of Land,
Living 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, } Exr's. and Wm. CREIGHTON, } Martinsburg, February 1, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. George Riley vs Daniel Sturgess. 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 May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forth with 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. B. C.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber having declined the Mercantile business, now offers his property in Garcard's Town (alias Middle-Town) Berkeley County, for rent; there are four half acre lots, three of which corners on the main street and a 20 feet alley; on one is a good Dwelling House and stone Kitchen, with a good Spring of limestone water in the cellar, also a Wash and Smoke House, Barn, Stables, Corn House, &c. all in good repair; on one other Lot opposite is a large Garden and a convenient Granary on the corner; on the opposite side of the street is a Lot, on which is erected a large Store House, Counting House and Ware-House, under one roof, with a large dry cellar, and every convenience necessary for a Merchant, which has been occupied as a Store for 18 years, and is equal to any stand in the district for doing an extensive business in the retail way, and is well worth the notice of any industrious man in that line. Possession will be given on the 20th of May next, or perhaps sooner if required. For terms apply to the subscriber at his residence adjoining said town. WILLIAM WILSON. Prospect-Hill, April 26, 1805.
From the Vermont Journal.
Mr. ELLIOTT to his CONSTITUENTS. LETTER III.
Until after the decision of the house of representatives of the final question upon the amendment of the constitution, I never had contemplated the subject with a suitable degree of cool reflection and deep investigation. Having always possessed a predilection for what is called the designating or discriminating principle, I regarded the objections to it, on the ground of its being injurious to the small states, as the mere sophistry or at most the mere ingenuity of a party determined to oppose every measure of the majority. Much patient examination of the subject, at a later period, has convinced me that my first impressions were erroneous; and has at the same time, produced on my mind a perfect conviction of the propriety of that remark, that he who never changed his opinions, never corrected his mistakes.
Were I again to deliver my sentiments upon the amendment, I should urge the following objections to its adoption. In an abstract view of the subject, instead of rendering the constitution more republican , which is the professed object of its advocates, it renders it less so: and it diminishes the influence and importance of the small states relatively to the large ones.
By the constitution, as it stood originally, the electors were to vote for two persons as candidates for the office of President and Vice President, without any distinct designation of a particular candidate for either office. Let us here enquire what has been the immediate cause of the ruin of all republics, ancient and modern? the answer is obvious. The worship of popular idols; or, as the legislature of Delaware expressed the idea with equal felicity and dignity, "delirious devotion to individuals." What was the language of the constitution to the people in reference to the election of the chief magistrate? Neither yourselves nor the electors of President shall have any idols. You shall vote for two men, either of whom shall be qualified for the presidency. Could any thing be more truly republican, more hostile even to the elements of aristocracy? But it has been said that this was leaving the result of the election to chance. Let it be remembered that in the republics of Athens and Crete, and even in Rome, important magistrates were chosen by lot; and that the sage legislators of antiquity considered that mode of election as the most democratic, and at the same time operating to exclude corruption and intrigue. Again we are told that it may be in the power of a few individuals to frustrate the will of the majority. Impossible. If the majority be not possessed of two characters equal to the duties of the Presidency, it ought instantly to dwindle to a minority. Besides, if the election of President is always to
be considered as a mere party question, parties will learn wisdom from the circumstances of the election of 1801, and two candidates will not again receive an equal number of suffrages from any party. If that important election is to be divested of all party considerations; if another Washington is to unite all hearts, there can be no possible danger of an equality of votes. It has also been said that the double ballot is favourable to intrigue, and it certainly appears so to a superficial observer; but it is extremely questionable whether the general uncertainty of the result of the election does not render intrigue less probable than a mode of election, which enables the aspiring demagogue to march directly towards the object of his ambition.
In forming the constitution, immense sacrifices of weight and power were made by the small states, and none at all by the large states; this important fact has never been attended to by the people. By the original principles of our confederation, as well as by the uniform practice of all similar associations, in ancient and modern times, the small states were entitled to equal political rights, of every possible description, with the large ones, without reference to territory, wealth or population. The double ballot for President seemed an important privilege to the small states. No possible combination of large states could preclude the small ones from either electing a Vice President of their own, or deciding which of the two candidates presented by the large states shall be the President. The privilege is now abandoned, and five or six larger states may forever name both President and Vice President, and exclude the small states from any agency in the election. The relative weight of the small states is not only impaired as it respects the election by electors in the first instance, but it is lessened, in a still more alarming degree, when the election comes to the House of Representatives. The constitution provides that if no election should be made by electors, the House of Representatives should, voting by states, from the five highest on the list of candidates elect the President. It is certain that the narrower the range allowed to the small states in the election of President from the electoral candidates, the smaller is the degree of their weight in the election. They are now restricted to the three highest candidates. It is calculable then with mathematical certainty, that they have made the enormous sacrifice of two fifths of their weight in the election. This cannot be denied. As well might it be asserted that two and two do not make four, or that the sun does not shine at noon day.
The alarming event which occurred at the first election of Mr. Jefferson, when, in consequence of an equal number of votes between him and Mr. Burr, and the pertinacious adherence of the federal party in the House of Representatives to the latter gentleman, the election was suspended for some days, has been represented as imperiously demanding the alteration of the constitution, and unquestionably tended to make that alteration very popular. That event, however, instead of displaying the weakness, proved the strength of the constitution. The members of the House of Representatives had then an awful responsibility resting upon them, the responsibility which would have resulted from leaving the Union without a President, and probably without a constitution, had no election been made by the 4th of March. From that responsibility they are released by that part of the late amendment, so peculiarly objectionable to myself and others, which authorises them to make no choice, and to devolve the Presidency for four years upon the Vice President. Nor is it probable, although it is indeed possible, that an equality of votes between two candidates would occur again in an age;—and it is as probable that it may occur now as it was before the alteration; notwithstanding the discrimination, two candidates may have an equal number of votes, and a future congress may divide between them with as much obstinacy as did the former one. Again, it has been said that the alteration was necessary to secure the re-election of Mr. Jefferson. Has republicanism so rapidly degenerated in our coun-

try, that already the constitution must be altered with a view to the promotion, emolument, or continuance in office, of an individual, however eminent for talents and patriotism? But the reverse of the assertion was the fact. With or without the alteration, the re-election of Mr. Jefferson, in all human probability, was equally certain. Witness the committee appointed by a caucus of the majority of both houses, to devise ways and means to direct the electoral votes in such manner as to produce the re-election of the President, should the amendment not be adopted.
But other alteration of the constitution, still more destructive of the rights of the small states, were in contemplation; and of the creation of an aristocracy of large states to be guided and governed by Virginia, the amendment in question was considered as the harbinger. The evidence to support this assertion, and the character of the intended innovations, will form the subject of a future letter. Equally in a single community and a confederated republic, there is a natural effort to make the strong stronger and the weak weaker. I shall drop my pen for the present when it has recorded the remark, that I have never intentionally given a vote calculated to reduce the weight of the small state of Vermont in the American Union, and the promise that I never will give such a vote in future.
JAMES ELLIOT.
NORFOLK, April 19.
Europe has not for many years, amid all its revolutions and convulsions, presented itself in a more interesting or awful point of view than at this moment. All the recent occurrences there seem to indicate the near approach of some event of immense magnitude and importance to the world, which nothing can avert, except a peace between its two great contending powers, France and England; a circumstance not to be expected.
It must be no less unlooked for, and mortifying to England, than it is novel in itself, to find her possessions assailed by the fleets of France, which she has been so long accustomed not only to conquer but to despise. This change in the nature of the hostilities cannot fail of producing the double effect, of augmenting the insolence of the one, and inflaming the resentment of the other power. Wrapt up in one object, the protection of her European possessions from invasion, and believing it next to impossible that the French navy, or any part of it, would or durst venture to sea, Great Britain has shamefully neglected the defence of her West India colonies, as may be seen by the list of her force there, which we published a few days ago: the consequence has been such insult to her dignity, injury to her subjects, and disgrace to her councils, as cannot fail to exasperate her to a desire of vengeance even greater than what she has hitherto experienced, and hence we may place the prospect of peace at a much greater distance, than it has at any period since the commencement of the present war appeared to have been removed from the world.
The difference between the conduct of the two governments is, in the present instance, peculiarly striking. England, participating her councils, and a knowledge of her designs among such numbers, can never form, at least, we believe never has formed and executed any plan, without suffering a knowledge of it first to transpire; thereby placing the enemy so completely on his guard, as to enable him to discount all her enterprizes against him. Ever since the commencement of the present war, the English newspapers have talked of secret expeditions being in an advanced state of preparation; but in this talk all their schemes have vanished. France on the other hand has been profoundly silent as to any design of secret warfare, until the moment of execution arrived; when with the celerity of lightning, the blow is scarcely discovered before the blow is felt; a blow too, which if it be disguised as it may, deeply affects the interest and the glory of England.
The secrecy with which Bonaparte meditates his measures, and the promptitude with which he executes them, are the strongest proofs that can be adduced of his high qualification for the eminent and hazardous duties of minister of the resources of a nation. Whatever of passion, whatever of enterprize, whatever of rashness, and whatever of violence, he may have displayed in many parts of his diplomatic conduct, at different periods since his elevation to power, we are more inclined to ascribe it to a haughty consciousness of the extent of
that power, to a proud conviction of his complete knowledge, not only of the immense physical force of the machine placed in his hands, but also of his own thorough command over all its movements, than to any deficiency of political skill, or, indeed, of political prudence. Where has he yet failed of success in any measures, the planning of which and the means of executing it were submitted entirely to himself, or were altogether under his own controul. To signalize the present war he has conceived one mighty project; a project, which must either end in the disgrace of his arms, or in the absolute ruin of his enemy, and the consequent uncontrollable command over all Europe. Such a project once matured in the mind of Bonaparte, we know enough of that mind to authorise us to discredit any idea, that, while there is the slightest shadow of probability to justify hopes of success, it will never be abandoned. Even though peace should for the present put its execution aside, it has been too long cherished, to be at once relinquished. Long before his Egyptian expedition, he had submitted to the directory a plan for the invasion and conquest of England; on his accession to the consulate, the idea was restored to his hopes; but at both these periods the nation was too weak, too much exhausted, to afford the means of carrying into operation a plan so expensive, requiring so great an appropriation both of men and of treasure. The first object that engaged his attention, at the commencement of the present war, was this much wished for conquest. All his resources have been devoted to the perfecting of the means by which it was to be accomplished, with a zeal and industry unexampled; and in less than two years we behold those means increased, not merely beyond any thing which the fears of the enemy could have suggested, but even to that point, beyond which it is probable his own hopes or intentions did not mean to carry them.
After expending so much time, so much money, in bringing the means of invading England, to that state which was requisite to enable him to make the attempt, it is not to be expected that he will at once forego the object of these preparations, and proclaim to the world his own unfruitful prodigality. Doubtless the desire of subduing England is not less ardent this day than it was two years ago, when, in the presence of Lord Whitworth, he issued his indecent fulminations; when in his official communications he menaced her with the fate of Carthage. That this darling object has not been abandoned, the late and present occurrences prove to demonstration.
About the end of November the preparations for the invasion of England was supposed to be completed; and no sooner was that the case, than the idea of employing those preparations seemed to have been dropped; and the design of crossing the channel was spoken of in such a manner, as to induce the belief that the emperor had no longer any such scheme in contemplation, without positively saying that he had resolved against it. The same idea is seemingly held out by Talleyrand, when he tells the French senate, that France may, as at present, continue for ten years a dangerous war of menaces against England, which must gradually waste the strength of the latter, and render her in the end the prey of internal discord or foreign hostility. That this procrastinating conduct is neither consistent with the temper, with the interests, nor with the actual determination of Bonaparte, no man of observation need be told. The offer of peace, at the same time that the preparations for invasion were apparently relaxed, can only be considered as a bait, to catch those of the continental powers for whom the emperor has been so long angling. It may succeed in detaching them from their own true interest, and in facilitating the execution of his favourite scheme.
The war provoked by Spain, the expectation of war, or perhaps the actual existence of hostilities with Portugal, the sailing of detachments from Toulon and Brest (if indeed they have sailed, or the report of their escape if they have not) the actual invasion of the West Indies, and the threat of besieging Gibraltar, are all parts of, and subservient to, the principal design, the invasion of England. Without any certainty of the arrival of a second squadron in the West Indies, we cannot but regard such a thing as possible; and if it be the case, the British cabinet will be obliged to detach a fleet from Europe, not merely adequate to the defence of the islands, but to the chastisement of the invaders; if
Gibraltar be besieged, they will be compelled to increase their force in the Mediterranean, in order to prevent any co-operation between the land and the sea forces of the enemy; an actual state of hostility with Spain will render an augmentation of the blockading squadron indispensable; while the expectation of war with Portugal will require another portion of the British navy to watch her ports, and to guard against injury from her ships.
Each of these circumstances tends to weaken the external defence of England, and to open new hopes of success in the attempt to invade it, inasmuch as all these detachments must be from the fleets now stationed round the island, or on the coast of France. To effect this reduction of the channel force was evidently the object of the West India expedition, for its whole progress has shown that permanent conquest was not in view; distract the attention and divide the strength of England is the only reason which can be found to justify France in forcing Spain into the war, as in every other point of view, she must have been more benefited by a neutral than by a belligerent ally.
Experience shews that Bonaparte has no regard for human blood; he cares not how large the current which may flow from the breast of his country, provided it be strong enough to float him to the accomplishment of some favorite wish. He knows that England is not to be invaded but by crossing a bloody sea; but he knows that its invasion is, through such a channel, practicable, let the subsequent success be what it may. If, therefore, his present scheme for so diverting the strength of England from the channel, as to render his fleet more equal to a contest with that which remains, should succeed, we shall not be surprised to hear, as we are much inclined to believe, that the present campaign will be distinguished by an early, if not a successful, attempt to invade Great Britain; should not a continental war give other employment to the troops of France.
NORFOLK, May 9.
By a gentleman from St. Thomas we are obligingly informed of some circumstances respecting the defeat of the Haitians before the city of St. Domingo, by the garrison under command of the brave Ferrand; who on this occasion it is said displayed all the qualifications of a consummate general, and all the firm intrepidity of real courage.
When the Negro army appeared off the city, and were in a condition to attack it, a summons was sent, to the following purport:—JEAN JACQUES, the first, Emperor of Hayti, to general Ferrand, commanding a division of the troops of the French republic.—As it is inconsistent with the laws and independence of the empire, that any portion of the French army should be allowed to remain in the island, General Ferrand is summoned to surrender the city of St. Domingo in 24 hours, if at the end of that time the city shall not be evacuated, it will be delivered to plunder, and all the inhabitants thereof be put to the sword.—It being difficult to procure any person who would risk the delivery of a scabious answer to this demand, the commander ordered three cannon shot to be levelled at the Black camp, which conveyed a defiance in terms as strong as the pen could have done, and doubtless as well understood.
The action was fought on the plain of St. Charles, on the 28th of March.—The resources not less than the courage of Ferrand and his associates is seen in his finding means, with so small an army, to garrison every part of the city, and to make a sortie against a force so numerous, so desperate, and so insatiable for blood and vengeance. Seconded by a little band of heroes, he, however, attacked successively, and successively carried, every intrenchment of the enemy. His second in command heading the attack on the first line received a very severe wound; not discouraged he led them on to the second, where he received several others; still concealing his situation from his companions, he conducted them to the third, in carrying which he received a musket-ball through the lower viscera, of which he almost instantly died. From the Spanish troops but little aid was received in the first and partial engagements with the blacks, but in this decisive one, the presence of their commander, whom they loved and feared, animated them to actions which seemed to be inspired by a desire to surpass their French comrades.
The defeat was complete. 1200 brigands were counted dead on the field of battle; all their ammunition, a large
portion of their military stores, their magazines of provisions, and the military chest and treasure of the Emperor, fell into the hands of the victor; whose loss in the battle did not exceed 80 men.
The fleet of Admiral Messessi (or Minissis) arrived either on the day of the battle or on the day succeeding, but had not at the time landed any troops. The ships did not come to anchor, but after putting the aids which they had for the garrison on shore, stood out to sea. We understand that the inhabitants of St. Domingo have been invited to return, as the siege is raised, and the army of Dessalines completely withdrawn.
Latest FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, March 18.
We have received Paris papers to the 9th. The session of the legislative body was put an end to on the 6th, by a speech from one of the government orators, M. Le Segur. He expressed the Emperor's complete approbation of their conduct; dwelt upon the imposing ceremony of the coronation, rendered more august, by the presence and participation of the Pope; alluded to the laws that had been passed during the session; to the excellent state of the finances; to the new conscription, and to the pacific overtures of this country. Upon the conscript law he made the following remarks:—Whilst among our enemy every thing is in a state of fermentation and agitation, you have proved by a law upon the conscription, that we do not stand in need of fresh efforts, and this new law differs only from the last, by a more just and modern distribution relative to our coast and maritime departments. Upon the pacific overtures he said, "It was at the moment in which a warrior, almost always favoured by fortune, might have promised himself fresh laurels, that silencing his passions, Napoleon modestly proposed peace to our enemies. If blood must flow upon the earth and sea, his letter forever absolves us, and throws all the responsibility upon that blind government which would prolong the effusion of it." M. Le Segur proceeded to state that the emperor's constant endeavours were to give repose to the country, independence to the seas, and peace to the world.
The anger manifested by the Moniteur , at the cool reception which Bonaparte's fallacious overture of peace experienced in this country, and the fear which it expresses, lest English subsidy should be accepted by any of the continental powers, afford the best possible explanation of the state, and of the views of the French government. They are worth volumes of idle reports from ill-informed travellers. They shew at once that France is completely baffled in her views of subjugating this country, and eventmore, that "England, single-handed," is more than a match for her; they shew the changeable and shifting politics of the usurper, that when he could not compass his end by open force, he endeavours to do it by fraud; by an offer of peace, or rather a truce, which should induce us to disarm, and leave ourselves exposed to fresh manoeuvres. They confirm the wisdom of the late ministry in commencing the war before our enemy had completed his preparations, and of the present, in declining to be duped by a pretended pacific overture.
Portugal is stated to have purchased, with the concurrence of this country, the suffrance of France to remain neutral in the war, by a yearly subsidy of six millions of crowns.
Such was the activity of the Marine Department in Spain that twelve ships of the line were completed for sea during the last month, and an equal number are to be equipped within the present month.
The courts of Vienna, and Petersburg are decidedly hostile to the intended creation of a monarchy in Lombardy. Austria has remonstrated in strong terms against the change, as being contrary to the stipulations of the treaty of Lunéville, and we understand it is for the present deferred. Prussia has on the contrary, recommended the measure, as tending to establish the tranquillity of that country, and as barring any views or claims which Austria may entertain in regard to it.
The horrible excesses of French tyranny have, according to private letters, received yesterday from the Hague, at length produced throughout the Batavian Republic, a spirit of discontent, which has broken out in repeated acts of resistance and aggression.
At Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Bois le Duc, French officers and soldiers found in the streets after dark, have been

drowned; and when walking out during the day they have met with insults or threats, which they have resented with imprisonment or fines. At Maslandaleigs, seven French soldiers, with a sergeant, on duty in the Corps de Guard on the banks of the Muse, have disappeared, and are supposed to have been thrown into that by the fisherman of that village, which is reduced to beggary since the war. A report was current on the 17th, that as soon as the French troops shall receive a reinforcement of twenty thousand men, said to be on their march from their army on the coast, the most populous cities would be declared in a state of siege. The Batavian troops, though more numerous than the French, have hitherto remained quiet spectators; but an order to them, written in spirited language by some unknown person, who calls on them to assist in delivering their country from its foreign yoke, has made a great impression, and several duels have been the consequence between them and the French. General Vignolle has been obliged to separate the troops of the two nations, both at Haerlem and Utrecht, by sending them to different quarters. It is said, that the Batavian Directors, forced to resign by Simonville, have entered a protest, which this agent of Bonaparte prevented from being printed and distributed.
AUGUSTA, (Geo.) April 15. On Saturday, the last day of the superior court held in and for the county of Clark, William Williams , who has rendered himself notorious by the many nefarious deeds perpetrated in this, and in the state of South Carolina, was sentenced to die on Wednesday the 3d inst. But on the evening preceding the day set for his execution, he effected his escape from the jail in open day, and under the eyes of a vigilant guard, who were surrounding the place of his confinement. His aunt, wife and sister had obtained leave of the sheriff to go into the jail, to take their last adieu; while there, Williams exchanged garments with his sister, and in that habit made his escape. Thus it appears that this felon, though twice condemned before has again by his artful intrigue, rescued himself from the demands of justice. His two brothers wife, sister, and aunt, we are informed, are kept in imprisonment, charged with having aided and abetted in procuring his release.
NEW-YORK, May 2. Gun Boat No. Blank , the day before yesterday sported her figure on the north river to the great diversion of the spectators. The double bowsprit, the double head, or double tail, call it which you will, the long disproportioned heavy figure, and her dull sailing, afford a first specimen of Mr. Jefferson's whirligig genius upon the water. It happened that a mill-boat was passing the stream in the direction and though laden down to the water's edge, she passed Gun Boat No. Blank , with as much apparent ease to the distant spectators as if Miss Gun Boat had been water-logged or lay in her own proper station, high and dry in a Savannah corn field. And if the experiment does not cost the lives of every soul who is sent out in her, our fears will not be verified.
A letter from a respectable commercial house in Cadiz to another in this city, via New-Bedford, dated March 12th, has the following Postscript: "The celebrated Gen. Moreau, with his lady and family, now in this place, will proceed to the United States by the first good opportunity. As he may probably visit your city, we shall take the liberty of giving him a letter to you. Being unacquainted in America, he has requested to be the bearer of a few letters to our friends; and we could not refuse such a favour to a person of his exalted merit."
ALEXANDRIA, May 7. Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, dated April 18. "The Haytian army have returned without success from the siege of St. Domingo; Gen. Christophe is at present in town. They have brought with them a great quantity of plunder taken from the Spaniards."
PITTSBURG, May 3. On Monday arrived here, Col. Aaron Burr, late Vice President of the United States, and the day following he sailed for New-Orleans. It is rumoured that he is to supercede Mr. Claiborne in the government of the Orleans Territory.
LANCASTER, May 10. On the 30th ultimo, George Gahrie , Esq. Brigade Inspector of the county of Huntingdon was convicted of forgery, and either is or will be ordered to the cells.
AMHERST, (N. H.) April 30. MELANCHOLY RELATION.
The substance of the following was communicated by a gentleman of respectability and one of the jury of inquisition.—In Holles, lived a family by the name of Kendrick , three in number; an old lady aged seventy three, a daughter about forty, and a son about thirty. The son has for several years past discovered symptoms of insanity; but had generally been able to conduct his business with propriety; and when well, was sober and regular in his deportment. But a few days before the late sad catastrophe, symptoms more alarming appeared; the neighbours, who were informed of it, repeatedly called, and made his situation the subject of conversation with his mother and sister, who though sensible of his derangement, were unwilling any thing should be mentioned to him, or that it should be generally known. This reluctance in them and finally arose from the severe sufferings which the family had before experienced, in consequence of insanity; it having prematurely and unhappily terminated the lives of the father and two sons. The mother and sister doted on this only remaining son and brother, perhaps to a fault; and were therefore unwilling his follies should be made public. Things thus remained till the 23d instant. Early in the morning of this day, two of the neighbors called on the family, to make enquiries, and lend their assistance. They found the young man much as he had been for several days before; and after attending to some concerns of the family retired. About nine o'clock and not more than two hours after they had left the house the young man came into their house; for his mother he said was dead, and his sister not only so. Accordingly several neighbours immediately repaired thither, and found what he had said was indeed an awful reality. The daughter was sitting in a chair, near her, in a situation still worse if possible, still more deplorable, being cut and bruised on her head and different parts of her body, with not less than twenty wounds—Medical aid was immediately called and every assistance immediately rendered; but she survived only about six hours and expired, not being able to communicate any thing to those about her. Various instruments were found in the room bloody, which it is supposed were used in this tragic scene; such as the leg of a chair, a cane, a hammer, a pair of tongs, which were broken in the fray, &c. The coroner's inquest were all agreed, that the awful tragedy was committed by the unhappy young man, and that he was an insane and distracted person.
To describe the horror of the scene would be too much for the finer feelings of nature. But we would leave the fact on record, as a solemn warning, against allowing insane and distracted persons the privilege of doing mis chief, by permitting them to go at liberty. We think it worthy of legislative attention.
The funeral was attended on Wednesday by a very numerous concourse of people, when a solemn, and well adapted sermon was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Smith II. Kings viii. 13.
MARTINSBURG, May 17. Extract of a letter from Tripoli to a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated Feb. 17. The view exhibited by Tripoli, increases in beauty as you draw nearer to it. This town is situated on the borders of the sea, at the foot of an immense forest of palm trees.
The kingdom of Tripoli, so called from having formerly had under its jurisdiction the three great towns of Sabrata, Oea, and Lepis Magna, is neither so populous nor so rich as Tunis. Tripoli, the capital, is built upon the spot where formerly stood the ancient Abrotonum, and is surrounded with good fortifications. The houses are built of brick and stone, and are one story high; they are white-washed, and this added to the dust and rubbish with which the streets are filled, occasions the greater part of the inhabitants to have sore eyes; a complaint very prevalent among the Tunisians, owing to the same cause. The gates of this place are arch-
ed, and so small that it is necessary to stoop in order to get through them; a custom established to render the passage more difficult in the time of an insurrection.
At the entrance into the city is a triumphal monument of the composite order, which, according to the inscription, seems to have been erected in honour of Marcus Aurelius and his colleague, on account of the victory which the latter obtained over the Arminians. The flowers, vine-leaves, and trophies, are in good preservation; but the statues, which are in the niches, have been destroyed; and the rage of superstition has mutilated the four busts placed above them, as well as all the figures in bas-relief. On that side of the arch, however, which contains the inscription is an upright figure by the side of a woman sitting, and surrounded by little children, the drapery of which is perfectly entire. Some of the pieces of marble, of which this monument is composed, are of an enormous size. On account of the great heat, I was not able to copy what remains of the inscription.
Some of the Englishmen, perceiving that we looked attentively at this monument, began to examine it also themselves; and one of them even extended his curiosity as far as to ask us, at what period the infidels had erected it. The Franks enjoy privileges here, of very great importance in a country where the populace are under so little subordination. For example, if one of them happens to have been insulted, he has the right of causing the offender to be arrested by one of the Janissaries belonging to the consul of his nation, and taken before a judge. There are consuls here from France, England, Holland, Denmark, Spain, Venice, and Naples.
There are neither wells nor fountains in this place; and notwithstanding every precaution that can be taken to preserve the rain water, it often happens, in dry seasons, that none of it is to be found. Roman and African medals, both of silver and copper, are found in this country: we purchased some copper ones, which have a horse's head on one side, with a palm tree and dates on the other.
We yesterday paid a visit to the Bey, who did us the honour to give us a particular audience in a spacious saloon. A great number of persons, among whom the most conspicuous was his own son, were standing before him, while a slave with a large fan, made of swan's feathers, cooled the air, and drove the flies from him. He was armed with pistols and poniards. You would naturally suppose the first compliment was made by the consul; but this was not the case: a Janissary, stepping before the company, advanced towards the bey, and after kissing his hands, spoke a few words to him. The bey at last desired us to be seated, and soon after some slaves spread large pieces of muslin fringed with gold upon our knees, and brought us coffee and various sorts of sherbet. One of the slaves then poured rose water over us, whilst another perfumed us with myrrh and aloes; all the while making several inclinations of the head.
The son of the bey having expressed a wish to see our frigate, a council was held to determine whether this proceeding was consistent with his dignity; but it being observed, that neither his father nor grand father had ever been on board a foreign ship of war, it was decided in the negative.
French advices to the 4th of March, have been received, by the brig Lovely Lass , captain Clare , arrived at this port from Nantz. They mention, that the French government intended to demand a sum of money from the United States, as a retribution for the produce, which had been taken from their revolted colonies, by the American merchants.
It remains to be seen with what temper Mr. Jefferson's warlike Cabinet will listen to this unprecedented demand. [Phil. Register]
The report of a decree annulling the marriage of Jerome Bonaparte, has been deemed a fiction in this country. We however find in the Moniteur of the 1st March, the official document to this effect. It differs from that we have already published only in the concluding words, which are, "without the consent of his mother, and without the banns thereof being previously published in the place of his abode." [Ref's Phil. Gaz.]
The Medea and Clara Spanish frigates have been declared lawful prizes, and condemned for the benefit of the cap-
tors—The share of each Captain employed in this service amounts to ninety thousand pounds sterling. [London Paper.]
TO A HAUGHTY BEAUTY. WHAT means that frown upon thy brow? Why does thy tongue those strains allow? Which terrify each wondering swain? Art thou so conscious of thy sway, As thus to teach us to obey, By admiration, mixed with pain? Shouldst thou this conduct, Cynthia long pursue, All will neglect the belle, and slight the shrew.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by Adam Sheets to me, for the purpose of satisfying a sum of money due from the said Adam Sheets to Andrew Waggoner, sen. will be sold at public vendue for ready money, on Saturday the 8th of June next, on the premises, a well finished two story HOUSE and Two LOTS, situate in the town of Martinsburg, and bounded on the north by Martin Street, on the west by a lot belonging to Thornburgh's heirs, on the south by Richard M'Nabon's lot, and on the east by Church Alley. The sale to be gin at 12 o'clock, when due attendance will be given by
PHILIP P. WILSON, Trustee. May 17, 1805.
Forman's Ferry.
THE subscriber informs the public that he has rented Forman's Ferry, at the mouth of Opeckon, where he has a new Boat in good order for the conveyance of passengers across the river with safety. The roads are in good order on both sides for waggons or carriages of any kind. Due attendance will be given by JOHN BARBER. May 17, 1805.
Public Sale.
TO be sold on Friday the 31st inst. at the late dwelling plantation of William Hanna, deceased, a number of Horses, Mares and Colts, Milch Cows, a number of Young Cattle, Hogs, Sheep and Geese—Household and Kitchen Furniture, a Waggon and Geers, Farming Utensils and a number of other articles too tedious to particularise. A credit of six months will be allowed on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about nine o'clock. DAVID HANNA, WALLACE HANNA, } Ex'rs. May 17, 1805.
THE Subscriber returns his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the encouragement he has experienced, and respectfully informs them that he has just received, and will constantly keep for sale at his Blacksmith's shop in the main street Martinsburg opposite to the Indian Chief Tavern, a very large and complete assortment of
BAR-IRON,
of the best quality, selected with care by himself from the Iron Works, and which he will dispose of on the most reduced terms. He continues as usual to carry on the Blacksmith's business in all its various branches, and flatters himself, that if good materials, manufactured in the most serviceable manner, together with the strictest attention to business, can secure the public favour, he shall not go unrewarded.
Any purchaser can, with convenience and dispatch have any quantity of Iron cut and bent if necessary.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS. Martinsburg, March 29, 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.

[There is much natural description, sweetness, simplicity, and filial piety in the following lines. The child who can read them without feeling a glow of affection for his parent, has but little sensibility or humanity in his breast.]
Boston Gazette.
MY MOTHER.
Who fed me from her gentle breast, And hush'd me in her arms to rest, And on my cheek sweet kisses prest? My Mother.
When sleep forsook my open eye, Who was it sung sweet lullaby, And rock'd me that I should not cry? My Mother.
Who sat and watch'd my infant head, When sleeping on my cradle-bed, And tears of sweet affection shed? My Mother.
When pain and sickness made me cry, Who gaz'd upon my heavy eye, And wept for fear that I should die? My Mother.
Who dress'd my doll in clothes so gay, And taught me pretty how to play, And minded all I'd got to say? My Mother.
Who ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well? My Mother.
Who taught my infant lips to pray, To love God's holy book and day, And walk in wisdom's pleasant way? My Mother.
And can I ever cease to be, Affectionate and kind to thee, Who was so very kind to me, My Mother.
Ah! no: the thought I cannot bear, And if God please my life to spare, I hope I shall reward thy care, My Mother.
When thou art feeble, old and grey, My health arm shall be thy stay, And I will sooth thy pains away, My Mother.
And when I see thee hang thy head; 'Twill be my turn to watch thy bed, And tears of sweet affection shed, My Mother.
For God, who lives above the skies, Would look with vengeance in his eyes, If I should ever dare despise, My Mother.
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 Linens, 100 pieces elegant Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest patterns, 1 trunk Fashionable Muslins of different kinds, a handsome assortment of Dusters and Lephorn Bonnets, 4 bales India Muslins, Nankins, Apron Checks, a handsome set of best Brussels Laces and Edgings, extra Long Silk Gloves, and a quantity of other articles.
He has also received a large supply of
BAR-IRON,
of excellent quality and handsomely drawn; English Bister'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.
ATTENTION!
THE Troop of Cavalry commanded by Capt. Magnus Tate, are ordered to attend parade at Buckles-Town, on the 25th inst.—A punctual attendance will be necessary, as some appointments are to be made on that day.
JOHN M'CLEARY, 1st Serjt.
May 10, 1805.
The subscriber has for sale, Cut and
Hammered
NAILS,
of all sizes.
JEREMIAH EVANS.
Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
DANCING.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he will open a Dancing School in this place, for the instruction of both sexes, on Wednesday the 15th instant, at the house of Mr. Edmund Graham. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to favour him, may rest assured that the most unremitted attention will be paid to pupils entrusted to his tuition and care.
A subscription paper is left at Mr. Graham's.
JAMES ROBARDET.
Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
HOUSE & LOT FOR SALE.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed by Harman M'Knight to me for the purpose of satisfying a sum of money due from said Harman M'Knight to Benjamin Stephenson, will be sold at public vendue, for ready money, on Saturday the first day of June next, at John Smith's tavern in the town of Smithfield, a House and Lot situate in Smithfield aforesaid, on the east side of the main street, and known and distinguished in the plan of said town by Lot No. 3, the property of the said Harman M'Knight. The sale will begin at 12 o'clock, when due attendance will be given by
ANDREW WAGGONER, jun.
Trustee.
May 10, 1805.
WITH a view of promoting the general interests of Learning and Virtue in our country, at the same time that he is necessarily employed in superintending the education of his sons, the subscriber has just opened a Grammar School in Shepherd's-Town, where besides the Latin and Greek Languages, and some of the most useful Sciences, the elements of English Grammar will be carefully taught, and particular pains taken to enable the pupil to speak and write his native tongue with propriety and elegance. The price of tuition for the Learned Languages and science will be $20 per annum; for the English Grammar $16; one half of each session to be paid in advance.
MOSES HOGE.
Shepherd's-Town, May 3, 1805.
Spring and Summer Goods.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store to the corner house lately occupied by Messrs. T. Smith & Co. where he has now opened and ready for sale, in addition to his former stock,
A Large and General Assortment of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Which will be sold unusually low for Cash or Country Produce.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, April 15, 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,    Hysop Skin,  Port & } Wines.    Souchong & } Teas.  Lisbon, }    Bohea,  Holland Gin,    Country twilled  N. E. Rum,    Bags,  Rye Whiskey, &    Spinning Cotton,  Apple Brandy,    Crowley and Bister'd 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.
PROPOSALS
By J. D. DIETRICK, Book-seller,
HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND,
For Publishing by Subscription,
THE FOLLOWING WORK,
FOR WHICH HE HAS OBTAINED A COPY RIGHT.
District of Maryland to wit:
Be it remembered, That on the twelfth day of March, in the twenty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Jacob D. Dietrick, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor in the words following, to wit:
"THE NEW AMERICAN Clerk's Magazine,
AND
Complete Practical Convoyancer.
CONTAINING
The most useful and necessary Precedents in Convoyancing, as settled and approved by the most eminent Convoyancers;
WITH
Observations and References to the Laws, &c.
With a variety of other useful instruments of writing:
The whole of which are adapted to the use of the Citizens of the United States and more particularly to those of the State of Maryland; under the following heads, viz:
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For the use of Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Coroners and Constables, and of matters which relate to the duties of Executors and administrators in the settlement of the Estates of deceased persons; also of Guardians, &c. The whole selected from the Laws, and Draughts of actual practice.
By a GENTLEMAN OF THE BAR."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors or proprietors of Such Copies, during the times therein mentioned."
PHIL: MOORE, Ck. D. C. Maryland.
TO THE PUBLIC.
No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—The want of such a book as "The New American Clerk's Magazine, and Complete Practical Convoyancer" has been long and generally complained of, and is in innumerable instances severely felt by the people of the state of Maryland in particular.
With a view of facilitating the communication of information, necessary to the interest and happiness of the people, the above work was undertaken, and it is believed, has been executed in a manner that it must be extensively useful; it is in considerable forwardness, and will be published in the course of this summer.
CONDITIONS.
 1. It shall be neatly and correctly printed in a handsome duodecimo volume, on excellent paper, and an elegant new type.  2. It will contain between three and four hundred pages.  3. It shall be elegantly bound and lettered.  4. The price to subscribers shall be one dollar and twenty-five cents, payable on delivery of the work.  5. Those who subscribe for, or obtain ten subscriptions, and account for the money, shall be entitled to one copy for their trouble. 
Subscriptions received by the publisher, and the different gentlemen who hold subscription papers.
Subscriptions received at this Office, and by Mr. William Sommerville.
CASH
Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS,
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
WHEREAS the subscriber, in the month of March last, gave his note to a certain William Noland (in consideration for the purchase of a cow) for six dollars and eighty cents, payable the 29th of October, 1805, and the said cow having been bit by a mad dog previous to my purchasing her, in consequence of which she has died, I am therefore determined not to pay the said note unless compelled by law, and do hereby caution all persons from taking an assignment on it.
WILLIAM BENTLEY.
Berkeley County, May 3, 1805.
Weaver's Reeds.
ALL kinds of Weaver's Reed's (made by that noted workman Christopher M'Alister) may be had at the following Stores, viz: at Philip Nadenboush's in Martinsburg, at James & John Lane's, Selby & Crow's, and at Thomas Toole's in Shepherd's-Town, and at James Holland's in Winchester; they may also be had of the subscriber, near Flagg's mill, by the small or large quantity.
CHRISTOPHER M'ALISTER.
Berkeley County, May 3, 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust executed to the subscriber by Van Rutherford, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money, in the said deed acknowledged to be due from him to Joseph Chambers, a certain Lot of Land in the town of Shepherd's-Town and County of Jefferson, known in the plan of said town by No. 129, on which there is a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, &c.—Also one Lot of Land in the town of Charles-Town and County aforesaid, known in the plan of said town by No. 16, on which there is a good Dwelling House and some out Houses.—Also one half of Lot No. 5, and one half of Lot No. 6, in said town of Charles-Town. The abovementioned Lot in Shepherd's-Town, with its appurtenances, will be set up for sale, on the premises, to the highest bidder for ready money, on Friday the 17th day of May next, those in Charles-Town on the day following, to wit, the 18th May next, the sale to commence at 12 o'clock each day.
MATTHEW RANSONE,
Trustee.
April 12, 1805.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the Plantation whereon he now lives, situate on Back Creek, Berkeley County, 7 miles from Martinsburg and 15 from Bath, containing 333 acres of good strong Limestone Land, well watered, with at least 7 springs—150 acres are cleared and well enclosed, 8 acres of Meadow are made, and more Meadow land; the remainder of the tract is well covered with fine timber.—On the premises are a convenient Dwelling House, newly finished, Kitchen, a large Barn, Distillery, Fulling Mill, and some out houses, with a number of Fruit trees.—There is a good mill-seat, with a sufficiency of water, on this tract.
He will also sell one other tract of Land, situate on the river Potomak, near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greater part river bottom, the remainder of the Land is well timbered, and has a large sugar-camp on it—a small House is now built, and logs ready for raising a larger one. For terms apply to the subscriber.
WILLIAM SNODGRASS.
Back Creek, June 22, 1804.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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