Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-07-08 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
Martinsburg, Va. Printed and published by JOHN ALBURFIS.
No. 7 of Vol. X.
FRIDAY, July 8, 1808.
Whole No. 475.
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Corner Store, by the Market-House in Shepherd's-Town.
THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they have just finished opening, at their Store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town, a
General Assortment of FRESH GOODS,
which, added to their former stock, makes it very complete.
The following articles are a part of the stock now on hand:
 Ladies' fashionable, figured and plain Sattin Straw BONNETS,  ditto ditto split Straw, Leghorn and Chip ditto,  Gentlemen's nice light (imported) broad-brim BEAVER HATS,  with and without green unders,  2 boxes Irish Linens (well assorted)  1 ditto Drogheda ditto,  1 ditto fine Dowlas and Brittanias,  1 ditto fine and coarse Ge man Rolls,  4 bales fine and coarse Ticklingburgs,  2 trunks nice Cambric and common Calicos,  1 ditto 4 4 and 6 4 Cambric Muslins,  Plain, Striped and Figured Leno Muslins,  1 case Superfine and low priced Dimities,  1 trunk Silk and Cotton Hosiery,  English Kid and Silk Gloves,  SATTINS,  Black, Changeable and Plaid Lute strings,  A great variety of fashionable Ginghams,  ditto ditto Searsuckers, for Gentlemen's summer wear,  Patent Nankeens,  India ditto, Grandurells and Cotton Cambrics,  MIXT PLAD,  Silk and Cotton Chambrey Muslins,  Gentlemen's fashionable corded Marseills Vesting,  White Jeans and Royal-Ribb, for Officers' pantaloons,  Elegant Fancy Silk and Leno Shawls,  Silk and Cotton Umbrellas and Parrasoles,  A great variety of Thread and Cotton Lace,  Bed Tickling, Home-made Linen, Twill'd Bags, and Flax,  Fresh Medicines and Paints, of the best quality,  Flax-seed Oil,  Prime Seal and Upper Leather,  Nice Fair-tops, Calf-skins and Boot-Legs, 
BAR-IRON, Steel and Nails,
Well-seasoned PLANK, A great quantity of Hard-Ware, China, Glass, Queens', Stone, Tin, Wooden and Potters' Ware—
Also, a large quantity of
Hugh and John Long's prime Sickles,
Waldron's Cradling and German grass Scythes,
WHETSTONES,
60 barrels Rye Whisky,
a part of which is upwards of twelve months old,
40 barrels Apple Brandy,
two years old, which they will sell low, or let out for grain, to be delivered after harvest.
They assure the public, that they never had a better assortment of Goods than at present—
All of which they will sell low for Cash, or on the most liberal terms to punctual customers.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
Shepherd's-Town, June 24, 1808.
R. Worthington, & Co.
Have now on hand
40 Bbls. good Whisky,
a large supply of
Groceries, Glass and
Queen's Ware,
Waldron's prime Crad-
ling and Grass Scythes,
German Grass Scythes,
10 doz. excellent Sickles,
Men's strong leather Shoes,
an assortment of
Tin Ware,
and a few barrels of good
Herrings.
They request all those who wish to purchase any of those articles, to give them a call, as they will be sold on good terms.
Shepherd's-Town, June 24, 1808.
Cheap Spring Goods.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has received from the Cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore, and is just now opening a very extensive assortment of
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Consisting, in part, of the following articles:
 Chintzes and Calicos,  Italian, plaid and changeable Silks,  Elegant Damask Silk Shawls,  Figured and plain Leno Muslins,  Cambric ditto,  Irish Linens, (uncommonly cheap)  Spider Net Sleeves,  Laced Cotton Hose,  Superfine Edging and Lace,  Fashionable Sattin, Straw and Leghorn Bonnets,  Wreaths and artificial Flowers,  A great variety of Fancy, Kid and white Slippers,  Pink Gingham,  Elegant Tortoise-shell Combs,  Sea weed Fishing Lines,  Gentlemen's Summer HATS: 
ALSO, a large quantity of
Useful Books,
that are sold exactly at the Philadelphia prices. Home-made Linen, (twill'd Bags and Flax, CALF-SKINS and BOOT-LEGS, Patent and other MEDICINES,
Waldron's cradling and grass scythes,
About fifty dozen of
Long's prime sickles,
German SCYTHES and CUTTING-KNIVES,
Bar-Iron, Strap-Iron, Castings and Steel;
A large assortment of
Groceries;
and a quantity of
Old Rye Whisky,
of excellent quality, distilled by Martin Billmeyer, A few dozen of Hopkins' first quality RAZOR-STROPS, with Diamond Paste, &c. &c. &c.
All of which is offered for sale at the most reduced prices for Cash—He therefore requests that all those who wish to get BARGAINS, will be pleased to call at his Store, below the Bridge and opposite to Mr. Shutt's tavern.
WALTER B. SELBY.
Shepherd's-Town, June 24, 1808.
Take Notice.
THOSE persons who made purchases at the sale of the effects of William Snodgrass, late of Berkeley County, are informed, that their respective notes became due some time ago, that those notes are placed in the subscribers hands for collection, and that he will attend at the tavern of Jacob Billmeyer in Martinsburg, on the last Saturday in July next, for the purpose of receiving payment; those who neglect this notice, need expect no indulgence after that time.
WILLIAM MURPHEY.
Back-Creek, June 24, 1808.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Opeckon in Jefferson County, Virginia, on Monday the 6th instant, a Negro Man named ELISHA, about twenty one years of age, about five feet seven or eight inches high, well made, rather slow in his speech, and is remarkably fond of liquor—Had on when he went away, a new shirt and trousers of strong home-made tow linen, striped swansdown jacket, and a roundabout made of fulled lindsey of a drab colour, the under part of the sleeves made of cloth nearly of the same colour, a wool hat about half worn, with a hat band and buckle, the hat band wrapped round with brass wire, and coarse shoes much worn. I will give twenty dollars reward and all reasonable expenses for the apprehension of the said Negro, if he is returned to me, or secured in jail, so that I get him again.
ABRAHAM GORRELL.
June 17, 1808.
Virginia Lands for sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomak river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
September 18, 1807.
A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Files and Basil Cross now reside, containing five hundred acres of good lime stone LAND, binding on Opecon-Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's-Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill-seat on Opecon.—The title good, the price low and the payments will be made easy to a punctual man. Those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms on application to John Baker, Esq. at Shepherd's-Town.
BENJAMIN ODEN.
Martinsburg, Nov. 20, 1807.
THE subscriber wishes to dispose of the FARM on which he now lives, situate in Berkeley County Virginia, near Opeckon Creek, about three miles from Martinsburg and seven from Shepherd's-Town, on the main road leading from the former to the latter place—This farm contains about three hundred acres, a part slate and a part limestone land of the first quality, about two thirds of the whole tract cleared, and now in a state of high cultivation, the balance clothed with excellent timber, which will always afford a greater quantity than the consumption of the place will require—A sufficient portion of the land can be converted into good meadow—The improvements are a very comfortable and convenient dwelling house, a large frame barn and stables, with other useful buildings; there is a spring of good water quite convenient to the dwelling, and several other springs rise on different parts of the place, furnishing a sufficient and constant supply of water throughout the year.
The subscriber being desirous to remove to the state of Ohio, will take in exchange for the above farm, land well situated and of good quality in any part of that state; or if a greater part of the price can be paid in hand, a great bargain will be given in it. The terms will be made known on application to the subscriber living on the premises.
ELI BELLER.
April 29, 1808.
TANNERS TAKE NOTICE!
FOR SALE,
A most excellent Tan-Yard, Of which a very great and extraordinary bargain will be given,
SITUATE in Shepherd's-Town Virginia, with a never failing stream of water running through it, and a wheel that raises the water in abundance for the use of the yard. There are four lots in the enclosure, and the improvements are a Bark and Mill-house, 120 feet long, one brick building 48 feet long, wherein are a Currying-shop, a room for unfinished leather, and a Smoke-house; one other Brick House for storing and selling out finished leather, a Lime House, Stuffing-shop, and Garner for ground bark—with 37 Vats of different sizes, and room for 100 more. There is also in the same enclosure an excellent and beautiful Dwelling-house, 60 feet by 24, two stories high with a piazza the whole length, and a kitchen and hall—the whole handsomely finished, and an excellent well of limestone water with a pump and dairy. The whole of the enclosure is planted with fruit and other trees—Also a convenient barn, stables and garden.
This is a most capital piece of property, and can hardly be exceeded by any situation that is to be met with. Shepherd's-Town is 18 miles from Hagerstown, 70 miles from the City of Washington, and 75 miles from Baltimore. It is on the west bank of the Potomac River in a high and remarkably healthy situation. The river will afford it an abundant supply of bark, when other places fail.
Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscribers on the premises.
CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS.
April 22, 1808.
A variety of Blanks, for sale at this Office.
From the North American.
Liberty of the Seas.
It is a trite observation, that the liberties of a country are never in greater danger, than when the plot against them is carried on under the disguise of a friendship for the people. It was owing less to the immense physical strength of France, than to the dextrous and deceitful use she made of this principle, that she became so powerful by the accessions of other smaller portions of strength, as to overawe and control the greater nations. In the early part of the revolution, she preached, through every organ of communication, the rights of the oppressed against the oppressor; until, by prompting and even aiding them to break the bands of authority, she seized the opportunity of rivetting her own chains upon them. Living retired from her neighbourhood, and from our free institutions less liable to the seduction of her sophistry, we were nevertheless liable to danger on another account. We felt a sympathy for her, laudable in its motives, but which being carried beyond due bounds, had well nigh served as the channel of the contagion, which, had it taken effect, would have proved mortal to our liberties.
Having overstrained the pretext of giving civil freedom to the world, and the government of France being changed into a form, which no longer admitted the continuance of that pretext; another delusion was engendered, under the cover of which, the remaining nations, being generally maritime, and situated at a distance, were to be debauched from their duties to themselves. This was what is called the "Liberty of the Seas." Great-Britain being predominant on that element, from which her enemies have for a long time been swept, has not used her sceptre, in every instance, with circumspection, and has sometimes surpassed, in order to accomplish her ends, those palpable limits of right which ought to have been the protection of neutrals. In many cases neutrals have therefore suffered unforeseen injuries, which a returning sense of justice in the British ministry has not completely indemnified. Such is the nature of man, that abuse is inseparable from transcendent power.—But the neutral maritime nations became still more disgusted with the rules prescribed by Great Britain for her cruizers, because they disavowed certain principles introduced among them by specific conventions, the exercise of which, if yielded, would have reduced the rights of war within a narrower compass. Such are the freedom of convoys from search, and the protection of the cargo by the neutral flag; principles, which the United States, alone among the neutrals, justly renounced as not obligatory on England.
It is to be remarked, that the French regulations have, more than those of any other nation, discountenanced these neutral pretensions; and that in the face of them are her captures made, and do her tribunals pronounce sentence. The instructions issuing from the French Marine, lay down rules entirely contrary to this liberty of the seas. No nation has ever allowed less freedom of navigation than France has, on the neutrals her cruizers have met with. They have not thought it necessary to carry them even to a port of adjudication; but have upon the spot put an end to all controversy, by burning or scuttling them. With respect to the flag covering the property, France has never admitted it in her practice as a rule of the law of nations. When expressly stipulated, as it was with us, she has unceremoniously set it aside, both as respects our treaties with the former monarchy, and the convention made with Buonaparte in 1800. What champion of the liberty of the seas could be so little entitled to confidence as France and Buonaparte? Is it safe to put into his hands, if it were possible, the power of regulating the ocean? What security should we have that he would not use it to enlarge his own splendour, and confirm the slavery of the world?—He has never respected neutral pri-

alleges upon the land; why therefore is he to be set up as the sole possessor of the trident? A greater curse does not remain to be inflicted upon the world, than that the supreme authority at sea should be grasped by the tyrant of the land. The arbitrary acts of England would appear, beside his outrages, too diminutive to render it credible, that they were the causes of the combination that permitted him to commit them.
Yet the liberty of the seas is the lure which is held up to us to abandon them altogether; in like manner as the Berlin and Milan decrees, which are the bane of commerce, have been pretended by France to be the measures best adapted to compel Great-Britain, to surrender what she has refused, as being her maritime rights. The truth, however, is not to be concealed, that those decrees were intended to cripple us exclusively, and force us into a war with England; and by retiring from the seas in order to vindicate its rights, our government never expected to see them established.—The non-intercourse law was contemporary with the Berlin decree, and the previous demonstrations Congress gave of an intention to pass the law, probably produced the determination of Buonaparte to issue the decree. Again, the literal execution of the decree preceded our embargo, and the Milan decree probably afforded the hint to make it permanent. Thus has every injury done by Buonaparte, been followed by another, which has been self-inflicted. It is a course of political insanity which must lead us into the most hideous and humiliated situation.
Latest Foreign News.
LONDON, May 6. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. House of Lords, Thursday, May 5.
ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
Lord Grenville said, there was a subject of importance, of which he had given a general notice previous to the recess, he meant an address to his majesty to suspend the operations of the orders in council. Rumors, however founded he knew not, had gone abroad, that it was the intention of his majesty's government to recall them, in consequence of the pleasing hope that our relations with the U. S. of America would be restored to their former amicable intercourse. If such was the fact he congratulated the country, and was much more anxious that the revocation of the orders in council should proceed from the voluntary act of the king's government than by any motion of his. However, if no such intention should be manifested, by the conclusion of the present month, he pledged himself to submit to their lordships the propriety of addressing his majesty for their repeal.
Lord Hawkesbury rose for the purpose of guarding against any inference which his silence might encourage, with respect to the rumor of repeal, to which the noble baron alluded: at the same time that he felt it his duty not to make a single observation on the state of our relations with America. Adjourned.
CORR, May 11.
It may be presumed from some observations between lords Grenville and Hawkesbury, in the House of Lords, on Thursday, respecting the orders in council, that hopes are entertained of an amicable termination of our differences with America. Lord Grenville hinted at an intended concession of those orders by the government in consequence of the arrangements with the American government. Lord Hawkesbury would not admit the fact of any such intention on the part of government as the revocation of these orders, but he did not discredit the other presumption. We do most sincerely hope that a good understanding may be resumed between these kingdoms and America: but we must confess, and we regret to do so, that we do not expect that event will result from any friendly disposition of America towards us. Compelled to make an election between the United Empire and France, she will, in all probability, in consideration of her commercial interests, prefer the former; but there has been an irritation and ill-will in her recent conduct to Great-Britain and Ireland, which lead us to think she would not make the adoption voluntarily.—She, at this moment looks at us in an attitude of war, for as a friendly power she would not expel from within the limits of her jurisdiction every thing British or Irish—with any other feeling than an hostile one, she would not interdict her people from all intercourse with our arm-
ed ships, be their necessity what it may—although for the outrage of which she complained every justifiable retribution had been afforded. In looking at this subject let it be observed too, that her interdiction does not extend to the other belligerents—only British ships are excluded—for long after the president's proclamation, a French ship of war lay in the Chesapeake. Mr. Rose's mission, evidently of a conciliatory nature, terminated in nothing more than an expression of concern which he might have made for the affair of the Chesapeake frigate, then reduced to a common transaction by separating his government from any concern with it. He did not procure the smallest alteration in the measures of America; she did not, in any degree, relax from that angry posture which she had assumed; nor diminish in that irritable sensibility which she expressed upon the occurrence of the attack on the Chesapeake. If she hoped by this menacing position to make our government relinquish their right to search merchant ships, we are glad they possessed firmness enough to disappoint her.
We have infinite concern in stating that the indication of turbulence and disorder in several counties are increasing and will require the full exertion of the law, and the co-operation of every honest and loyal man to suppress them effectually. In the counties of Galway and Waterford some acts of glaring misconduct and irregularity have taken place.
On Monday week, instigated by the very high price of provisions, a number of people assembled at Belfast, in somewhat of a disorderly manner, and seemed disposed to exercise those acts of folly and violence which the inconsiderate and unreflecting too frequently suppose will remedy the distress complained of, but which infallibly add to the evil and its consequences. The interposition of the chief magistrate, aided by other respectable gentlemen of the town, succeeded in persuading the people to peaceable conduct after a little time; and, although a strong body of the military were ready to act, if called upon, it is a gratifying circumstance to know that good order was re-established by the milder remedy of persuasion, and that no harsh measures were necessary.
Some rioters who had assumed the name of Thrashers, have recommenced, within a few nights, their meetings, and committed some acts of violence in the county of Roscommon. On Friday last they held a meeting, near the residence of sir Edward Crofton, who, on being apprised of the circumstance, lost no time in preparing to endeavor to bring the offenders to justice. Though laboring under some severe personal infirmity, sir Edward put himself at the head of his servants and tenants, and about 11 o'clock at night came up with a large body of Thrashers at the ford of Kiltom, who, on perceiving his approach, made dispositions for giving resistance. A conflict took place in which three of those deluded wretches lost their lives, and seven were taken prisoners.
Domestic Intelligence.
NORFOLK, June 25.
A letter is received in this town from Amsterdam, dated the 27th April, which states that the mail of that day, had bro't information from Spain; where the emperor of France then was, stating that the seizure of all American property was ordered in France; the same is expected in Spain and Holland.
We place great confidence in this information because it is from a person of undoubted veracity.
The United States frigate Chesapeake, has returned to her moorings at Crany island.
A rendezvous for seamen was opened for this frigate, but we understand that very few have been enlisted. The truth is, there are but very few in the place.
A mercantile house in this place has received a letter from Antigua, dated the 1st instant, which states that a ship had that day arrived from St. Michael's (one of the Azores) with eight thousand bushels of Indian corn; the price of that article was 3 dollars per bushel, flour 22 dollars per barrel.
Extract of a letter from Bristol, Eng. to an American gentleman at Liverpool, dated April 14.
"There is now here an American schr.
of 109 tons, without any papers but a register, she having escaped from the effects of the embargo. The concerned, I suppose, would have no objection to charter her for Oporto Lisbon, or any other place; but I think their expectation would be nothing short of £1100. Those who have any thing to do with vessels for freight or charter, have become absolutely insolent in their demands. £3300 have been paid for a ship of 330 tons, sharp built, from this place to St. Petersburg and back; £2000 for a ship 199 tons, for a voyage to Lisbon.—Some persons ask £5 per ton, register, for ship to America. There are only 10 Americans in port, 3 ready for sea, 2 for charter to America, and the others are engaged, with the exception of the schooner referred to."
From the PARIS ARGUS.
An imperial decree of February 7, contains the following provisions:
ARTICLE 1. All the Algerine vessels which may be found in any of the ports of our empire or kingdom of Italy shall be sequestered.
2. All Algerine subjects shall be arrested and confined in fortresses.
3. All goods and property belonging to the dey of Algiers, or to any Algerine subjects which may be found in our empire or kingdom of Italy shall be sequestered.
4. These measures shall subsist as long as the dey of Algiers shall persist in retaining his galleys against our Genoese subjects, or those of our kingdom of Italy.
BOSTON, June 24.
We understand that the ship Sally-Ann, Glover, owned by Mr. David Hinckley, of Boston, and which sailed hence the day before the embargo act reached this place, has been chartered from Smyrna to Malta, and from the latter place to London, for 4000l. sterling (17,777 dollars.)
CHARLESTON, June 18.
More French Friendship!
Two French armed schooners, the Exchange, capt. BONNAFFON, and Jeune Estelle, capt. CARVINE, arrived at this port on the 18th ult. from Barracoa, via St. Mary's River. One of them had on board a cargo of Coffee, which was either sold or left in the hands of their agents in this place. They were permitted to take on board such a quantity of provision as was deemed, by the proper authority, sufficient for their voyage, and they sailed again on the 30th ult. When they arrived here, they were reported to be commanded by captains Youx and Fellir.
Yesterday morning letters were received in town, by express, from St. Mary's, stating, that these same privateers who had received the rights of hospitality in this port, had arrived in the River St. Mary's, and had plundered the brig Charles, of Baltimore, of Flour to the value of 6000 dollars. Captain Brownlow has forwarded his protest to a mercantile house in this city, and has requested that an attachment might be laid upon any property which might be found in the hands of their agents here. This, we are informed, was done yesterday; but whether any thing will be ultimately recovered to indemnify the owners, is yet to be ascertained. Capt. Brownlow in his letter says, "this business is a most villainous transaction, and its equal he had never heard of."
We subjoin the captain's Protest to prove that he has not been paid for the articles of which he was robbed.
STATE OF GEORGIA ST. MARYS.
Personally appeared Robt. Brownlow, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith—That on the fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, while in the brig Charles, of Baltimore, of which this deponent is master, lying in Amelia sound, within the province of East-Florida, he was boarded and taken possession of by Ant Bonnaffon, Louis Fellir, and Jeane Baptiste Carvine, owners and masters of the armed schooners Exchange and Jeune Estelle, and forcibly deprived of two hundred barrels of superfine flour, the property of the deponent; and this deponent further states, that he will be entirely without redress, if the property of the said Bonnaffon, Fellir and Carvine, is not attached to answer the demand of this deponent; and further, that he is endamaged to the amount of six thousand dollars, by the loss of the aforesaid two hundred barrels of flour; by reason of the detention aforesaid, and the failure of his voyage and sale of the said flour.
Sworn to before me, this seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight, at St. Marys, in the state of Georgia.
ROBT. BROWNLOW.
HARMEN COURTEZ, Y. P.
Charleston Courier.
New-York, June 25.
Spanish News—Mr. Peter Lander, of Salem, who came passenger in the schooner Hannah, which sailed from Gibraltar the 10th of May, and arrived at Marblehead on Sunday last, furnishes the following minute, which he received from Captain Joseph Young, of the ship Native, which had arrived at Gibraltar from Malaga:—
"The grand Duke of Berg was to be appointed Regent of Spain, in the absence of the royal family at Bayonne when a grand council was to be held on the subject of the Confederation of the Rhine. Six or seven hundred Frenchmen had been killed in the suburbs of Madrid. About 100,000 Spaniards were under arms in Valencia—the same in Catalonia—armed at their own expence; and there was a spirit of universal revolt from the French domination. Every subject of Spain appears resolutely determined to oppose the French with their lives and fortunes."
WASHINGTON CITY, June 28.
LIGHT ARTILLERY.
On Saturday and yesterday, the citizens of Washington had the satisfaction of witnessing, on the open space in front of the president's house, the interesting manoeuvres of a corps of light artillery (sometimes denominated flying artillery) belonging to the army of the U. States, which has just been organized, under the command of captain Peter. The celerity of movement, and rapid discharges, either in advancing or retreating, manifested by this corps, were convincing proofs of the great utility of this kind of artillery in battle. On the line of march (and indeed, in all its evolutions) the corps has a most animated appearance. Part of the artillery are mounted on horseback, and others in a light kind of carriage, very convenient for the purpose. The horses are exceedingly fine; and the men appeared to be very expert.
WASHINGTON CITY, July 4.
After a full investigation of such evidence and circumstances as have come to the knowledge of the court in the course of its proceedings, a correct statement of which is hereunto annexed, and after mature deliberation upon the same, the following opinion on the amount of the testimony is respectfully submitted.
It has been proved to the satisfaction of this court, that Brigadier General James Wilkinson had been engaged in a tobacco trade with Governor Miro of New-Orleans, before he entered the American army in 1791; that he received large sums of money for tobacco delivered in New-Orleans, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine, and that a large quantity of tobacco, belonging to him, was condemned and stored in New-Orleans, in that year; but it has not been proved, and after the fullest investigation and comparison of testimony in possession of the court it does not appear, that he has received any money from the Spanish government or any of its officers, since the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, or that he has ever received money from that government or its officers for any other purpose but in payment for tobacco, and other produce, sold and delivered by him or his agents.
It has been stated by the General that after his damaged tobacco had laid some years in store at New-Orleans, his agent there received for it and remitted to him, the several sums, credited in the copy of an account current presented by him and marked No. —, and under the impression that the letters accompanying the said account were written by his said agent Philip Nolan, the court think it highly probable that the statement is correct. They however do not consider the verity of it of the least importance in the case, since if he did receive the money as stated, the transaction was fully justifiable, and if he did not so receive it, there is no proof of his having received it at all.
It is therefore the opinion of this court, that there is no evidence of Brigadier General James Wilkinson's having at any time received a pension from the Spanish government, or of his having received money from the government of Spain or any of its officers or agents for corrupt purposes: and the court has no hesitation in saying, that as far as his conduct has been developed by this enquiry, he

appears to have discharged the duties of his station with honor to himself and fidelity to his country.
City of Washington, June 28, 1808.
(Signed) H. BURBECK.
President.
T. H. CUSHING,
JONA. WILLIAMS,
Members.
July 2, 1808:
APPROVED,
(Signed)
TH: JEFFERSON.
The Manchester Petition for peace was sent up by the country members yesterday week, and presented by Col. Stanley on Friday to the House of Commons. It was signed by FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED persons!
The Bingley petition for peace was sent up yesterday week. From the returns it appears, that out of a population of 2580 competent petitioners, 2542 of them signed the petition, being a proportion of upwards of sixty to one!
Liverpool paper.
MARTINSBURG, July 8.
Shepherd's-Town, July 5, 1808.
Mr. ALBURTIS,
Yesterday being the Anniversary of American Independence, Miss NANCY and Miss SUSAN MORROW, presented to Capt. JAMES GLENN, for the use of his Troop of Cavalry, a Stand of Colours. The following is the address and answer on the occasion.
Captain JAMES GLENN,
SIR,
We congratulate you, and the gentlemen, officers and privates under your command, on the return of another FOURTH OF JULY. This is a day much esteemed by the citizens of the United States, and deservedly so, as being the birth day of American Independence. This day completes thirty two years since that independence was declared by our fathers through their representatives in Congress assembled; but it cost the United States, after that time, several years hard conflict and much waste of blood and treasure before it was acknowledged by Great Britain in solemn treaty; and certainly, sir, this independence is a privilege which can never be lightly esteemed by real Americans, who know what it cost, or can calculate its value. We need not detail to you, sir, the happiness and unparalleled prosperity which the United States have long enjoyed; nor need we to trouble you with a detail of the measures recently adopted by the belligerents of Europe to lessen that happiness and prosperity, and to affront the sovereignty of the nation. These are subjects which you, sir, and the gentlemen of your troop, are far better acquainted with than we are; but you will be pleased to permit us to observe, that at this alarming crisis, when it is possible that the United States will be compelled to resort to war in support of their just rights, it is with pleasure we hear of the military spirit which prevails in different parts of the Union; and this pleasure is greatly increased in our now beholding upon parade, in this our native place, a body of cavalry, so speedily raised from amongst our relations and acquaintances, all, we believe, native Americans and lovers of their country. And it will, sir, be our pride and our boast that this town and its vicinity has produced a number of brave patriots united as a band of brothers ready to step forth to aid in defending their country's just rights whenever that shall be necessary. It is, we believe, the wish of every good citizen, that so dreadful a calamity as war may not happen to our beloved country—but it is right to be prepared for whatever event may happen, and it is the duty of those who cannot fight, to encourage and to aid those who can, and in this view it is that we have prepared and now take the liberty to present to you, sir, and through you to the gentlemen under your command, this STANDARD for the use of your troop. Be pleased, then, good sir, to receive it at our hands, as a mark of our good-will and respect. We certainly have no doubt of your valour, nor of the valour of any gentleman belonging to the troop, and should it be your fate to have occasion to display it in the field of battle, we pray that a kind Providence may be your shield in the awful conflict, and crown you with victory; and when you have performed your tour of duty, may you all return home in safety, to receive the cheerful welcome and unfeigned applause of your relations friends and acquaintances, as a reward for your bravery and patriotism.
Miss NANCY and Miss SUSAN MORROW, LADIES,
We duly appreciate your patriotism, and with pleasure congratulate you on the Anniversary of American Independence, a day which will ever be remembered by all who have their country's interest at heart. We are sensible of the blood and treasure it cost our forefathers in gaining us a rank among the nations of the earth, and commemorate those Heroes who sacrificed their lives in maintaining those rights and privileges which we have long enjoyed; and at a time when
their repose is likely to be disturbed by the aggressions of foreign nations, volunteer our services in defence of that freedom which it is our pride and our glory to maintain. At the same time it is our wish that the impending evil may be averted, but should the just rights of our country require our services in the field, we pledge our honor to support the dignity of this STANDARD in the hour of danger.
Therefore we receive this Stand of Colours as a proof of your patriotism and aid in defence of your country, and that you may long enjoy the blessings of liberty, is the sincere wish of the members composing the Troop.
It will be recollected that a few days ago it was stated in the National Intelligencer with all the confidence of authority, that contrary to the general report which was then making a deep impression on the public mind, "The Osage had not been detained by the French government, but by general Armstrong."
When we first saw this article we were convinced of its falsehood, and that it was only a part of the system steadily pursued by our government of concealing from the people the insults and outrages of Bonaparte, and of repressing the spirit of indignation which is rising to assert the dignity and honor of the country.
We, indeed knew then by a letter received from one of the passengers who went out in the Osage, a gentleman in whom the utmost reliance might be reposed, that the ship, though chartered by our government, to convey a messenger with dispatches of the highest importance, and commanded by an officer of the navy, therefore invested with the rights of a national vessel and the immunities of diplomacy, was seized immediately on her arrival in France and condemned as a good prize.
We further knew, from the same source that the Osage, after an interval of several weeks, was released, but on the degrading condition, that if she went to England with the despatches for our Minister, Mr. Pinckney, she should not be permitted to return to France, however necessary it might be to the interests of the United States.
The accuracy of this statement is corroborated, if not confirmed, by the intelligence received this day from London. Let these facts be not too hastily forgotten. They prove beyond a doubt what has long been suspected, that there is an "invisible influence behind the throne, greater than the throne itself." They demonstrate the mean, submissive, and dastardly policy our government is pursuing, and the awful crisis in which our country is placed. They call upon the people to shake off the lethargy of confidence, which they have too much indulged, and now to examine, to reflect, and to act for themselves.
[U. S. Gaz.]
In a late address of James Sloan, member of Congress from the state of New Jersey, to his constituents, giving an account of his conduct during the last session, we find this remarkable declaration:
"If I could have reconciled it with my duty, as one of your representatives, to have voted for immense appropriations, for the express purpose of forging chains for you and your POSTERITY; instead of insults, abuses and THREATS OF ASSASSINATION, I might have passed smoothly along, and enjoyed the smiles of courtly sycophants, and servile dependants upon executive patronage and the PUBLIC TREASURY, but in so doing, I must have acted contrary to both the interest and liberty of the people of the United States."
Now, we appeal to the friends of Mr. Jefferson, if there are not charges against the administration of a more serious nature contained in the above short extract, than they have ever seen made by a federalist. Is it any wonder that suspicions, unfavorable to the administration have seized the public mind, when so many respectable democrats so openly charge our rulers with the foulest corruption?
Vermont doings.—We are informed by a gentleman from Vermont, that Gov. Smith has given a permit to break open a store, in Orwell, and seize a quantity of Potash which he considers suspicious. Orwell is about one hundred miles from the Canada line.
Governor Smith has disbanded most of the militia that were marched on to the lines a few days since; and it appears that a detachment of regular troops from the army at Springfield are ordered on that station.
We have heard it stated frequently
by gentlemen of respectability, that the greatest proportion of the evaders of the embargo law, are the warm friends of Jefferson, and in conversation decidedly approve of the act. Some of them, after being arrested, have got appointed to some of the offices in the customhouse.
Troy Gazette.
Court of Enquiry.—By the following article, from the last Intelligencer, it will be seen that the court of enquiry, in the case of Gen. Wilkinson, is still in session, but it is "expected" they will give their opinion in a few days. We really think it is high time they should, for it now wants but nine days of six months since they first met. And the Spaniards are said to be advancing against some of our posts, while three of the principal officers belonging to the army are spending their time in an idle enquiry, whether their General is guilty of certain charges, that have been proved to the entire satisfaction, we believe of nineteen twentieths of the community.
"On Friday last, about 12 o'clock General Wilkinson commenced his defence before the Court of Enquiry. Not being able to conclude it on that day, from its great length, the court adjourned about 3 o'clock. On Saturday the general concluded his address, and it is expected that the opinion of the court will be pronounced in a few days."
[Fred. T. Herald.]
A question for solution.—If six months are necessary, for a court of enquiry to ascertain whether there is cause for calling a court martial on an officer, how long would it require for a court martial to decide whether that officer is guilty or not.
[Ibid.]
From the Boston Repository of June 24.
We are informed by a gentleman who was lately at Halifax, that a number of merchants there talk of sending Mr. Jefferson a present of 50 or 60 barrels of flour, with a request that he will continue firm in his embargo policy. The trade of that colony is in high prosperity, and no embarrassment experienced for want of seamen to carry it on, so many being banished from our sea ports.
What sensible husbandman, having a productive farm, would put it in the hands of an overseer, whose theory was that the best way to manage an estate was to tear down the fences, starve the cattle, and prohibit workmen from the means of cultivation? Then why should commercial states give any countenance to a Jefferson or a Madison?
Pharaoh condemned the Israelites to make brick without materials.
Our Pharaoh will soon levy taxes on the people of the United States, but he has first taken care to deprive them of the means of paying them. Shall we fly to the wilderness; or shall we maintain that Egypt is ours and that we are not bondmen.
From the Virginia Argus.
MR. PLEASANTS,
I have long thought of communicating to the public, a remedy for the cure of the Rot and Scab in Sheep, which I have made use of with very great success. In the year 1806, my flock was so very indifferent that from ninety sheep I sheared only 130 weight of wool, so sorry as to be barely fit to make clothing for young negroes. Immediately after shearing, I made use of the following mixtures.—Three gallons of Tar, and three do of Train Oil, boiled together, to which was added three lbs. Roll Brimstone finely powdered, and stirred in. This quantity was sufficient for the above number, and was poured on with a kitchen ladle, from the top of the head along the back bone to the tail. At the next shearing (in 1807) from 78 of the same sheep I sheared 260 lbs. of very good wool, and instead of 20 to 25 sorry lambs, commonly raised from my flock, I raised 55 as fine as ever I saw. Since this application I have frequently been asked by my neighbors where I got such fine sheep from. This remedy was taken from an old Eastern paper, which, I am sorry to say, I have lost or mislaid. It may be necessary to add, that I have continued to make use of this application with the same success, and that when train oil is difficult to be had, any kind of grease, such as is used for plantation leather will answer.
I am, sir, Your obedient servant, J. NELSON.
Mecklenburg 15th June, 1808.
BALTIMORE, June 30.
Extract of a letter from Washington. "Our affairs with England are beginning to look well; nothing explicit has yet come to hand; but judging from ap-
pearances after the arrival of Rose, we presume that the winding up will be agreeable."
[American.]
EXTRACT.
The admirers of genius and a brilliant fancy will greatly lament that the author of the following elegant little piece, CHARLES LESTLEY, Esq. was summoned in the bloom of youth,
"To that undiscovered country, From whose bourne no traveller returns."
ZEPHYR, whither art thou straying? Tell me where: With prankish girls in gardens playing, False as fair. A Butterfly's light back bestriding, Queen Bees to Honeysuckles guiding, Or in a swinging hair-bell riding, Free from care. Before Aurora's car you amble High in air; At noon, when Neptune's sea-nymphs gambol, Braid their hair. When on the tumbling billows rolling, Or on the smooth sands idly strolling, Or in cool grottos they lie lolling, You sport there. To chase the moon-beams up the mountains, You prepare; Or dance with elves on brinks of fountains, Mirth to share. Now seen with love-born lillies weeping, Now with blushing rose-buds sleeping, Whilst Fays from forth their chambers peeping, Cry, Oh rare!
A list of Letters in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, on the 1st July, 1808, which will be sent to the General Post-Office on the 1st of October following, if not taken out previous to that time.
 C* Benjamin Comegys, Henry Conklin, Thomas Cochran 2, Jacob Cooper.  E. John B. Evans.  F. William Ferrell, John Fries, Joseph Francoway.  G. Capt. William Godman.  H. John Hewett, Susan Hively.  K. Jacob Kuns.  L. Catharine Lafferty, Alexander Laman.  O. Joseph Osborn.  P. William Parrott, Edward Page.  V. James Vardier, Doct. Samuel Venable.  W. Andrew Waggoner. 
JAMES BROWN, P. M.
July 8, 1808.
WAS found by a poor man at Minghini's Sulphur-spring, sometime since, a handsome BREAST-PIN; he gave it into the hands of Mrs. M. Smith; it is expected the owner can give a minute description of it and will liberally reward the honesty of the poor man; The owner can have it on applying to T. C. SMITH.
Martinsburg, July 8, 1808.
NOTICE.
Those who do not come forward and lift their due bills in my hands, before the 1st of August next, will have suit brought against them for the amount of the same.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, July 8, 1808.
Clock making and Watch repairing.
THE subscriber acquaints his friends and customers, that he is still carrying on the above business at his residence in Frederick County, on the main road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, eighteen miles from the former and six from the latter place, where he will be thankful for any orders in his line, and trusts he shall be able to execute them with satisfaction to his employers.
He has now in his employ John Grove, well known as an excellent Watch repairer—and for the convenience of persons, in or near Martinsburg, who may want their watches cleaned or repaired, he has engaged Joseph M'Feely of that place, to receive them for him, to whom they will be returned when finished.
Watches repaired by him will be warranted to perform accurately for one year, accidents excepted.
All Clocks made by him, will, as usual, be ensured to perform with accuracy.
He makes Mill-Brands of every description.
REES BRANSON.
6th Month, 10th, 1808.
WRITING PAPER for sale at this Office.

From a late London paper. ODE TO COLUMBIA.
COLUMBIA! hast thou ears to hear? Columbia! hast thou eyes to see? Is INDEPENDENCE to thee dear, And dear the name of LIBERTY?
By WASHINGTON's immortal fame, By all that Freemen ought to prize, Quench headstrong Passion's frantic flame; Be cool, be cautious and be wise.
Be not cajoled by treacherous GAUL; Pm not thy faith on falsehood's sleeve; By Europe's folly—Europe's fall, Learn whom to doubt—whom to believe.
Has Britain wrong'd thee—seek redress By fair complaint—by bold demand; But 'till refus'd it, still repress The hostile threat, the hostile band.
'Tis Britain's interest—and 'tis thine, The bond of friendship to renew, When Europe's tyrants all combine Freedom's last refuge to subdue.
Were Britain once put down by France, And sunk amongst her list of slaves, Wou'd not fell Gallia soon advance, To shackle thee across the waves?
Would he, whose ever plodding brain Ambition's boldest projects throng, Permit COLUMBIA to remain, Unfetter'd—unmolested long?
Read the oppressor's fierce decrees, In fury forg'd, in vengeance hurl'd, Against the mistress of the seas, Against the commerce of the world.
Does he deserve thy confidence, Who bullies all—who all annoys; Who cares not where he gives offence, Who cares not what his rage destroys?
HAFIZ.
The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has just received, in addition to his former stock, a large assortment of Dry Goods and Groceries, among which are the following uncommon articles in this place,
London P. Madeira Wine, warranted twelve years old, Sound Port and Sherry Wine, Porter, Cheese, Anchovies, Capers, Olives and Cucumbers, Bordeaux Brandy, ditto Sallad Oil, Cogniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits 4th proof, Holland Gin do. &c. &c. All of which will be sold on the most reduced prices for Cash.
James Faulkner.
Martinsburg, June 17, 1808.
BATH.
THE subscribers, appointed at the last session of the General Assembly, Trustees for the town of Bath, Berkeley County Virginia, are informed that a number of persons who have been advised to use the waters of this place, are deterred from visiting it, from an apprehension of its unhealthiness. They deem it their duty to state to the public, that the mill-pond to which the former sickness of persons at Bath is almost exclusively to be ascribed, has been long since entirely dry, in consequence of the dam having been taken down, and that the inhabitants of the town have enjoyed their usual health for more than a year past, and of course, during the summer and fall of the last year. We are entirely satisfied that these Springs may be resorted to as formerly without any risque to the health of visitors, from the cause above mentioned.
The Commissioners have had the Baths repaired, and are taking measures for cleansing the streets, cellars, &c. They intend, as far as the powers given them by law will permit, to fit the place for the comfortable accommodation of those to whom the use of the waters may be necessary.
ELISHA BOYD, JOHN BAKER, HENRY St. G. TUCKER, DAVID HUNTER, RAWLEIGH COLSTON, PHILIP C. PENDLETON. Berkeley County, Virginia, } July 1, 1808.
BAR-IRON.
WE have now on hand a complete assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON , which we intend keeping constantly.
R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 20, 1808.
PROPOSALS for printing by SUBSCRIPTION,
The Armenian Skeleton,
By WILLIAM HUNTINGTON.
THE publisher has been induced to offer a new American edition of this work to the public from the scarcity of it, (it being almost out of print) and with the hope that its circulation will be a great public good, and have a tendency to point out to searchers after righteousness the true path in which it may be found. He trusts that it will richly repay those for its perusal who are in search after Divine truths; all who wish to see the glorious Gospel promoted and spread through our land, he doubts not, will feel a disposition to encourage this scarce and valuable work.
The publisher is not actuated by interested views in offering this work to the public; his sole object is the dissemination of truths necessary for every human creature to be acquainted with; he only wishes to obtain as many subscribers as will pay for the printing, his own situation being such as to put it out of his power to have it republished without the aid of others.
The work will probably make from 250 to 300 duodecimo pages; it shall be well printed on good paper, and the price, half-bound, shall not exceed one dollar; those who wish them bound in leather can have them at the additional expense of binding; if the number of subscribers should be equal to his expectation, the price in all probability will be less.
The work will be put to press so soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained to pay for the printing.
Subscriptions received at the office of the Intelligencer .
JOHN HUTCHINSON.
June 3, 1808.
Take Notice.
THE subscriber earnestly requests all those who stand indebted to him, to make immediate payment, and particularly those whose notes and accounts have been standing upwards of six months; if not discharged by the first of August next, they will be put into the hands of E. Boyd, Esq. for collection, without respect to persons.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, June 17, 1808.
THE subscribers, in addition to their former assortment, have just received and finished opening a complete and handsome variety of
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
(too extensive to particularize,) among which are an elegant assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's fashionable Manufactures, together with
A very general selection of the most permanent
EUROPEAN, INDIAN and other Merchandise,
the whole of which they most respectfully recommend to customers particularly, and a liberal public generally, at the most reduced Cash rates—For all former favors conferred they gratefully request permission to return public thanks, hoping in all respects relative to their line of business to merit a continuance of patronage.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co.
Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.
PAPER MAKING.
THREE or FOUR APPRENTICES are wanted by the subscriber, to learn the PAPER-MAKING business—Lads from twelve to fifteen years of age will be preferred.—This business is remarkably healthy, and holds out advantages that but very few others offer. Apply to Mr. Alburts, in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber, at his Paper-Mill near Buckles-Town.
CONRAD COUNSELLER.
July 1, 1808.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Mackey, jun. deceased, either by bond, note, or otherwise, are requested to pay off the same by the first day of August next, as no longer indulgence will be given; all those who have any demands against the said estate, are requested to bring them in to the Administrator properly attested before the first day of August as aforesaid.
WILLIAM MACKEY, Administrator.
Martinsburg, June 17, 1808.
LAST NOTICE.
MY request, of the 10th instant, to persons indebted to myself, and to the late firm of M'Genger & Cooper, not having had the desired effect, all persons concerned, are notified for the last time, that unless they come forward and settle their accounts by the first day of August next, their accounts and notes will be transferred.
ALEXANDER COOPER.
Martinsburg, June 24, 1808.
Blank Replevin Bonds, for sale at this Office.
L. PRICE,
Has just received a large supply of FRESH GOODS, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms. His assortment consists, in part, of the following articles:
Mull Mull Muslins,
6-4 and 4-4 Cambric do.
Leno and Spider-net do.
a beautiful assortment,
Cambric and Diaper Dimitys,
Pocket Handkerchiefs,
A Superb collection of E. Chintzes
and Fancy Prints,
Cotton Laces, assorted,
Patent Nankeens,
Grandurelle,
India Nankeens,
Blue do.
Fancy Ginghams,
Lappet and Cambric Shawls,
Leno do. do.
An extensive assortment of fashionable
and other Bonnets,
Morocco Shoes,
Fine drab Cassamers,
Superfine Cloths all colours,
Marseilles, assorted,
Cotton hose do.
Tortois Shell and Horn Combs,
Fancy Velvet & President's Cord,
Irish Linen,
German do.
Excellent Spinning Cotton,
Crowley and Blister Steel,
Bell's Cocks and Dishes,
S. Wine, J. Spirits, F. Brandy,
Cherry Bounce, Rum,
Madeira Wine,
Herrings and Shad,
Rappee Snuff,
Imperial, Hyson,
Y. Hyson and Green } TEAS,
New England CHEESE of excellent quality.
Cradling and Grass Scythes,
Tin Ware,
First quality Rifle powder,
Common do.
Shot and Lead,
Sweet Oil,
Spirits Turpentine,
Tar, Fish Oil and Molasses, &c.
He assures the public that no person shall undersell him, and that no pains shall be spared to oblige customers.
Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.
The subscribers have just received a handsome assortment of
Antietam Bar-Iron,
ALSO
Best Crowley and Blister'd Steel and Strap-Iron,
a constant supply of which they always intend keeping; they also have
Waldron's prime Cradling and German Grass SCYTHES
and a large quantity of
Long's noted Sickles,
For sale on good terms.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co.
Martinsburg, June 10, 1808.
To Farmers and others.
The subscribers have thirty barrels of choice
WHISKY
on hand, Virginia distilled, (equal if not superior to Pennsylvania or Maryland distilled) which they offer for sale at a moderate price, on a credit until the first day of October next.
F. NADEBOUSCH, & Co.
Martinsburg June 10, 1808.
The subscriber has just received a large quantity of
Bar-Iron,
which he offers for sale on the lowest terms;
ALSO
Crowley and Blister'd STEEL.
Waldron's prime Cradling Scythes
for sale at one dollar and twenty five cents;
Pendry's and Burns' SICKLES;
Pendry's are the same as Long's, he having lived with Long ten years, and is allowed to make Sickles equal to him in every respect.
He sells Brown Sugar as low as it is to be had in Baltimore by the quarter cwt.
He particularly solicits all those who wish to purchase GOODS for Cash to call on him, as he will undoubtedly make it to their advantage.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, June 10, 1808.
FRESH GOODS
Now opening.
THE subscribers have the pleasure to inform their friends, customers and the public generally, that they have just received and are now opening at their Store (Mr. Kearsley's well-known corner) in Shepherd's-Town, a complete and handsome assortment of
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, consisting of almost every article in the mercantile line, which have been purchased low, and will be sold on as favorable terms as any goods that will be offered this season.
They return their thanks to all those who have been pleased to call on them since their commencement in business, and flatter themselves with a continuance of the same, as they are determined that no pains shall be spared to accommodate those who may favour them with their custom.
R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 20, 1808.
BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY
MARTINSBURG.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he still occupies his old stand, between the Post-Office and Printing-Office, Martinsburg; that he has lately made a considerable addition to his stock of leather, (which is of the best quality) and shall constantly keep by him a large assortment, so that none who may please to employ him, will ever be disappointed; he will be careful in always keeping the best workmen, and from his own particular attention, feels an assurance, that he shall be able to give satisfaction to his customers—BOOTS and SHOES, of every description, will be carefully made, agreeable to directions—He intends to keep, ready-made, a variety of work for Ladies and Gentlemen—Having a large stock of Leather on hand, he will be able to give a short credit to punctual persons who may wish it. He is thankful for the favours already received, and will endeavour in future not to be underserving encouragement.
RICHARD HICKSON.
April 1, 1808.
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY, Nearly opposite the Globe Tavern, Martinsburg.
THE subscriber, from a desire to advance his own interest, to place his business on a more respectable footing, to serve his customers, and to be at all times ready to answer the calls of the public, has now, and intends always to keep in his employ, some of the best and most fashionable workmen, in his line of business; he will also be constantly provided with the best leather that can be obtained—and from an assiduous attention and endeavours to please, has no doubt but that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who think proper to employ him.
Gentlemen and Ladies at a distance, who may please to favour him with their work, may depend on their commands being strictly complied with, and that by forwarding their measures accompanied with instructions, their work can be as well executed here, as at any of the most fashionable towns.
JACOB POISAL.
March 25, 1808.
For Sale,
A valuable Negro Man; his price 350 dollars; a Southern purchaser would be preferred—Apply to the Printer of this paper.
May 27, 1808.
St. F.