Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-06-21 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligence
[No. 3 of VOLUME VII.]
FRIDAY, June 21, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 317.]
More Fresh Goods.
JUST received, and are now opening, a large and general assortment of Summer Goods and Groceries,
which, in addition to his former supply received this spring, makes his assortment at present very general, all of which will be sold unusually low for cash. Also, HERRINGS of the Baltimore inspection by the barrel, and a quantity of H. & J. Long's and Z. Burns' noted SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass SCYTHES, &c.
He has also for sale, some handsome
Bear-Skins,
for Trooper's Caps and Holsters.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
CABINET Manufactory.
WILLIAM EATY respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he is now enabled to furnish them with Cabinet work, of any description, on the shortest notice.—He has on hand a quantity of elegant Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut, &c.—He assures his customers that the whole of his stuff is well seasoned, and all his materials of the best kind.—The encouragement he has already received, has induced him to continue in Shepherd's-Town, and he will warrant his work to stand good if it is taken care of. He is averse to the pompous manner in which mechanics generally recommend themselves to notice in their advertisements—he will barely observe, that the knowledge of his profession has been acquired among workmen, and that he wishes every person to examine his work previous to their engaging it. He will take any kind of country produce in exchange for Furniture. Eight years have elapsed since he commenced business in this place; he hopes his friends will continue to patronize him, that they will study their own interest, and have a little gratitude for a mechanic who has been so favourable with them.
All those indebted to him are requested to come forward and make payment of what may be due, as he is determined to place his business in a situation that will be more profitable to himself and serviceable to his employers.
Shepherd's-Town, 14th of the 6th m 1805.
Messrs. Samuel Craig, Anthony Kennedy and Patrick Campbell, take Notice,
THAT on Friday the 12th day of July next, between the hours of six o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening of the same day, at the house of Edmund Graham, innkeeper, in the town of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, and state of Virginia, I shall take the deposition of William Riddle, Esq. to be read in evidence upon the trial of a suit in Chancery, depending in the Court of the said County, wherein I am complainant, and you, as trustees of Tabb & M'Affry, Michael M'Kewan, James Faulkner, and Richard M'Sher-ry, are defendants.
I am,
Tours, &c.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office:
DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Poirisary NOTES, &c. &c. &c.
SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, an elegant assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
suitable for the present season, which he takes the liberty of offering to his friends and the public, in general uncommonly cheap, consisting in part of the following articles, and a number of others too tedious for insertion:
Dowlas and Ticklingburgs, Russia Sheeting and Drillings, Brown Holland, 9-8 Irish Sheetings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 10-4 Damask Table Cloths, 4-4 and 8-4 Diaper Linen, 9-8 and 12-8 Apron Checks, Fustians and Jeans, Nankens, Cotton Hosiery, Mercilles Vest shapes, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Umbrellas, Fashionable Chintzes and Calicoes, Low priced ditto, Coloured Cambric Muslins, Low priced ditto, Dimities, uncommonly cheap, 12-8 Damask Silk Shawls, Extra long pic nic silk Gloves, A variety of elegant Laces and Edgings, low priced, Lutestring and coloured Sattins, Ribbons, Book and Faconet Muslins, Morocco and Kid Shoes, A large assortment of Extra and Hab-bit Silk Gloves.
THE above mentioned articles are of a superior quality, and to be had at very reduced prices. The subscriber has also received a complete assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware;
He has Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, Moiland and Crum Creek Whet Stones, and in a few days shall receive a large quantity of LONG'S SICKLES; He assures his friends and customers generally, that he will sell those articles on very accommodating terms, and begs leave to solicit their custom as usual.
WARRANTED
Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms.
PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, June 7, 1805.
Bolting Cloths.
MEMINGER & COOPER, in addition to their supply of Seasonable
GOODS,
have received from the importer, for sale on his account, an assortment of 5-4 and 6-4 BOLTING CLOTHS, of the Drie Koningen Manufactory—also a Glass to examine the quality.
June 6, 1805.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by William M'Causland to me, for the purpose of satisfying a sum of money due from said M'Causland to William Burns, sen. will be sold at public vendue, on the premises, on the 2nd day of Berkeley June Court, at 2 o'clock, P. M. the HOUSE and LOT now in the occupancy of the said M'Causland, situate in Martin Street, in the town of Martinsburg, and known in the general plan of said town by Lot No. 132. The House is built of Brick, one and an half stories high, tolerably well finished; the Lot is well enclosed and is an excellent one for a Garden.
WM. BURNS, Jur. Trustee. June 7, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have just received and are now opening
a variety of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
Queen's Ware, Glass Ware, Hard Ware, Sadlery & Cutlery.
They have also on hand,
Imperial, French Brandy, Hyson, Sherry, Hyson Skin, Port & Wines, Southouse & Lisbon, Bohem, Holland Gin, Country twilled N. E. Rum, Bags, Rye Whiskey, & Spinning Cotton, Apple Brandy, Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c.
All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved of Country Produce. They are with much respect, the public's obliged and humble servants.
Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.
RAN away from near the White-Post in Frederick County, on Sunday the 28th of April last, a Negro Man, named JOHN, about 18 years of age, he is about 5 feet 8 inches high, stout made, and has a remarkable scar on one of his cheeks occasioned by a burn, had on a dark coloured cloth roundabout, lead coloured casimere pantaloons, and an old wool hat. Twenty Dollars Reward will be paid for apprehending and returning said negro to the subscriber, or securing him in jail so that he gets him again.
SAMUEL DUNAWAY.
May 31, 1805.
From the Vermont Journal.
Mr. ELLIOT to his CONSTITUENTS. LETTER VIII.
THE constitution of the U. States is the most illustrious monument of human wisdom that has existed in any age or nation. It combines energy with liberty; the great desideratum of the most celebrated statesmen of ancient and modern times. The provision of the constitution which renders attainable such amendments as time and experience may require, is one of its most estimable characteristics. But an instrument so sacred should be touched with a gentle hand. It is time for every theorist, and few have been more ardent theorists than myself, to sacrifice the visions of his imagination upon the altar of national union.
Many of the greatest and best men in Virginia were opposed to the adoption of the constitution. Could this circumstance be considered as a reproach, it would not be applicable to Virginia alone; it was the case in a large majority of the states. Opposition, generally speaking, proceeded from the best of motives, from an attachment to liberty, and from a fear that, were the constitution adopted, "liberty would be but a name to adorn the short historic page of the halcyon days of America." But there were peculiar features in the constitution which rendered it peculiarly obnoxious to Virginia. The states were to be equally represented in the Senate, an important branch of the government, a two edged sword, placed in the avenue to the sovereignties of the individual states, and checking equally the President and the representatives of the people, should they attempt to exceed their constitutional limits. Many of the greatest men of Virginia thought it radically wrong that the small state of Rhode Island should have an equal voice in the Senate with the largest state; and as that idea still prevails in Virginia, and that state possesses a great and increasing influence over the small states, it is reasonable to conclude that those who think the constitution wrong will endeavour to make it right as soon as they obtain the power.—Nothing else can be expected as long as "man is man."—Although jealousy has been considered by many as
a republican virtue of the first order, it ought not, however, to indulge a groundless jealousy; nor ought we to accuse any portion of the union of a design to change the constitution, without unquestionable evidence. Upon this subject my mind has been perfectly convinced, and I always express with true republican freedom, opinions, of the correctness of which I feel a perfect conviction.
The sentiments of the celebrated Patrick Henry, of Edmund Randolph, of Mason, and many other distinguished Virginians, respecting the constitution, are on record, and the record cannot be obliterated.—The equity of suffrage in the Senate was a prominent objection. The mind even of the great Washington harboured a strong prepossession in favour of the large states. I have been told, by a venerable member of the convention, which formed the constitution, that Washington was decidedly of opinion that the small states took too high ground, and that nothing but the indispensable necessity of forming a constitution previously to the dissolution of the convention, induced him to support what he considered as too great a concession on the part of the small states. Various publications of a recent date, under the signature of the venerable patriot, Edmund Pendleton, inculcated the propriety of several important alterations of the constitution; and there is every reason to believe that those publications were correct indications of the general sentiment in Virginia. Mr. Eppes, a member of Congress from that state, in the address to his constituents in consequence of which he obtained his election, announced his determination to advocate several very important alterations of the constitution, one of which should have for its object the reduction of the time for which the Senators are elected, and also, if my recollection be correct, to render them liable to be recalled by the state legislatures. Mr. Breckenridge, a native Virginian, a distinguished member of the Senate, declared in the debate upon the late amendment, that nothing could be more aristocratic, in his opinion, than the election of the Senators for six years: but that he wished not to connect an alteration of the constitution in that respect, with the amendment then under consideration. Another able member of the Senate declared in my presence, that nothing could be clearer than that it is totally wrong to have a Senate at all in a republican government. MANY REPUBLICANS of other states as well as Virginia, have declared to me that very important amendments of the constitution must and will take place in a few years.—One member from Virginia, in the presence of several members of both political parties, told me, that the time for which the Senators are elected must be reduced to two years; that this alteration would soon be agitated; that it would be a test by which to try the republicans; and that no member could be considered as a true republican who could oppose it. I have ascertained that a very great proportion of the republicans in Congress are of opinion that the constitution is too aristocratic, that the small states possess too great weight, that the judiciary is by far too independent, and that the following alterations of the constitution must be made, as soon as the public mind can be prepared for them.
1. To reduce the time for which the Senators are elected to two years.—This would soon render the Senators from the small states the mere tools of the large states, and would lead to the total destruction of the Senate.
2. To carry the election of President to the people at large.—This would destroy all the remaining weight of the small states, as states, in the election of President. The weight of Vermont relatively to Pennsylvania, in that election, is now in the ratio of 6 to 20; it would then be only as 4 to 18.
3. That the judges shall be appointed for a few years only. Comment is here unnecessary.
Possibly there may be no just grounds for my alarm upon this subject, but although I may be too credulous I am certainly sincere in my fears. Should no attempts be made to alter the constitution, I shall be willing to be considered, not only a weak alarmist but a visionary politician.

Much is said of a plot to divide the union. It is impeded chiefly to the federalists, but attempts have not been wanting to implicate the northern republicans. I have expressed myself in favour of a union of the people of the northern states in general sentiment, for the purpose of securing to us our due weight in the councils of the nation, and for preserving instead of destroying the constitution; but I wish that union to take place upon republican principles and no other; upon the genuine principles of the constitution alone. Were the northern states as well united as the southern, we should not be so unreasonable as to desire more than our degree of political weight, and that the southern states would be willing to allow us, for they must dread a dissolution of the union equally to ourselves. No person in the United States can more ardently desire the preservation of the union than myself. I shall always be prepared to spill the last drop of my blood in its support. I believe the only way to preserve the union is to preserve the constitution. May both be preserved! May the constitution and the union be perpetual!
These are the sentiments of a Vermont republican, who without aspiring to preeminence, will never consider himself inferior to the republicans of Virginia. My little farm of fourteen acres is cultivated by the labour of my own hands; my brothers of the south possess hundreds of slaves scattered over thousands of acres. Speculatively the Virginian may be a better republican than I am; but his republicanism is certainly not quite so practical as mine.
JAMES ELLIOT.
P. S. Since writing the above letter, some of the alterations of the constitution on which I have ventured to predict, have been moved in Congress, by Mr. Randolph of Virginia, and Mr. Nicholson of Maryland, and are made the order of the day for the first day of the next session. I am also possessed of evidence to prove that some of Mr. Randolph's most able supporters in Congress have boldly avowed their hostility to the constitution in all its essential parts.
It is possible that my alarm upon this subject may be a vain one. I hope that it is so. But in the alternate triumphs of the two great parties in our country, I have seen enough to convince me that party spirit is capable of every species of delusion and violence, in the support of favourite measures; and sincerely believe that we are in danger of witnessing a political tempest, fraught with ruin to the rights of the small states. It is known to every member of Congress from the northern states, that the majority of Virginian statesmen entertain opinions in reference not only to constitutional principles, but to the great interests of commerce, which are at variance with the sentiments of men of all parties in this quarter of the union. In these opinions our Virginia brethren are honest. They have sketched for themselves the system which they think would best promote the prosperity and glory of the union, and they will support that system with energy. Our own declaimers who resort to the farewell address of the great Washington, for denunciations against those who "misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts," are unjust in censuring those who represent correctly the sentiments and views of politicians of other quarters. I have made this correct representation under the strongest impressions of duty. And jealous as I am of Virginia, I will support as an individual, a Virginian candidate for the office of president, so long as that state shall present to our view the man qualified, above all others, for that station. As the president will probably decline a third election, I am induced to believe that Mr. Madison and Randolph will be candidates for the next presidency. In that event the people of the northern and middle states will consult their own interest and that of the union, by supporting Mr. Madison. Attached to the constitution from its infancy, his administration would be guided by its principles. And it is to be hoped that the chariot of the Sun will never be committed to the guidance of a second Phaeton. In other words, it is to be hoped that a genius and eloquence, combined with habits of cool reflection and profound investigation, will ever be considered as forming superior pretensions to the presidency, to genius and eloquence alone.
J. E.
Latest FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, April 27.
The king has been pleased to cause
it to be signified by the right honourable lord Mulgrave, his Majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, to the ministers of neutral powers residing at this court, that the necessary measures have been taken, by his Majesty's command, for the blockade of the ports of Cadiz and St. Lucar; and that, from this time, all the measures authorised by the laws of nations, and the respective treaties between his Majesty and the neutral powers, will be adopted and executed with respect to all vessels which may attempt to violate the said blockade.
The sailing of the Toulon fleet, which took place on the 30th ult. was allowed to appear in the Paris papers on the 11th. A letter on this subject, from Paris, says—"The Toulon fleet consists of 11 sail of the line, four of 80 guns, six frigates, and two corvettes. They have three thousand land troops on board. Their first object is said to be to attack the small English squadron under Sir John Orde, off Cadiz, to form a junction with the fleet at Cadiz, and then to sail with their united force against Nelson, whose fleet has for a good while past quitted the neighbourhood of Toulon. In order to engage the attention of the English in the North and in the Channel, the Brest fleet came out of port, and the Boulogne flotilla came into the Road. We expect to hear shortly of the united squadrons at Ferrol putting to sea."
We have received French Journals to the 30th inst. inclusive, from which, however, we have not been able to select much intelligence. The Moniteur is chiefly filled with congratulatory addresses to Buonaparte on his elevation to the throne of Italy.
April 30.
A letter has been received at the Admiralty from Lord Gardner, inclosing a copy of one from Vice-Admiral Sir John Orde to his Majesty's Minister at Lisbon. It appears, that on the afternoon of the 9th inst. the Toulon squadron stood close to the harbour of Cadiz, and had nearly brought the Vice Admiral to action.
Milan, March 25.—A courier extraordinary arrived this morning from Paris, brought the important news, that the Consulta of State, united in the Italian deputation in that Capitol has proclaimed Napoleon Buonaparte, King of Italy, and erected our country into an hereditary monarchy.
April 6.—Order of the 8th of April.—His Majesty the Emperor, called to the throne of Italy by the wishes of the nation, will soon arrive amongst us. The presence of his imperial and royal majesty, amidst his army of Italy, and his accession to the throne of Lombardy, are events which recall glorious remembrances, and which exalt the sentiments of the love, respect and gratitude of all the soldiers of the army. Several of them have already manifested to the marshal commander in chief the wish of celebrating this double event. All desire to give testimonies of their respectful devotion to the August Sovereign who forms the glory and happiness of the nation and of the army. The marshal the commander in chief, anxious to gratify the wish of the army, orders as follows:
Article I. The arrival of his Imperial and Royal Majesty, and his accession to the throne of Italy, shall be celebrated by the erection of a Monument, which shall transmit to posterity the victories of Napoleon the Great, and the devotion of the army for his August person.
II. This Monument shall be erected on the plain of Castiglione, at the expense of the army of Italy.
III. The troops nearest the place where the Monument is to be erected, shall furnish the necessary workmen.
IV. The first stone of the Monument shall be laid by the Marshal the Commander in Chief, in presence of the General and Superior Officers, who shall be assembled for that purpose.—The Chief of the General Staff shall be charged with the execution of this order.
(Signed)
The Marshal of the Empire, JOURDAN, Commander in Chief of the army of Italy.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
COOPERSTOWN, May 23.
On Friday last, Messrs. Smith and Alexander, returned from Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, with Stephen Arnold, who is lodged in the gaol in this place, and will probably take his trial at the circuit court, to be held on the 3d day of
next month, by Judge Tompkins.—The gentlemen who procured and delivered him were obliged to go first to Philadelphia, to procure an order from his excellency Gov. M'Kean, to the Sheriff of Alleghany county for the surrender of Arnold, pursuant to the 2d section of the 4th article of the constitution of the United States. The whole distance which they were obliged to travel was about 1000 miles, which they performed (notwithstanding the delays occasioned by necessity and various official proceedings) in 32 days. They deserve great credit for their diligence and activity in the performance of their mission, and as their services are to be rewarded out of the State Treasury, it is hoped and expected that they will be liberally remunerated.
The unhappy Arnold manifests every symptom of horror and remorse at the enormity of his crime, which he represents in the highest colours, and as the effect of an unhappy and ungovernable temper, and deplores the violence of his passions, which have reduced him from a citizen of common reputation, to an object of reproach and disgust in the community, of which he was lately, a tolerable member.
NEW-YORK, June 4.
By a passenger in the brig Alliance, from Nantes, the editors of the New-York Gazette have received the following interesting information.
"His majesty the emperor of France and king of Italy left Paris the 28th March last for Milan, there to be crowned king; the 25th of May was appointed for the coronation. Previous to his leaving Paris, he was pleased to order the long-pending American claims to be closed, reserving three millions of livres to be applied to any unsubstantiated claims that remained behind. The American minister had given notice to the several American claimants that he was ready to draw on the American government for the amounts of their respective awards, in such sums as they should choose, and in francs."
"Mr. Livingston, our late minister to the French court, had returned to Paris from Italy, and with his family was expected at Nantes, in order to embark for New-York in the ship Mississippi, captain H. Skidmore, to sail the 10th or 15th of May."
"The pope left Paris the 3d of April. Gen. Murat has been created a prince, and appointed grand admiral of France."
"The Toulon fleet had been out 19 days when the Alliance sailed."
"Business was extremely dull at Nantes—there was a total stagnation. Colonial produce pouring in from all parts of America and Lisbon."
"Some warm notes had been passed between Mr. Armstrong the American minister, and Mr. Talleyrand, respecting the conduct of the American government towards Spain. Dispatches respecting which are brought by the Alliance to the secretary of state. Imperial Napoleon has told Mr. Armstrong, that the Spanish government cannot, nor shall not, pay the demands of America at present."
"It was reported that Lucien Bonaparte was arrested in Italy, by order of Napoleon. Some said he was in the temple at Paris."
"Admiral Bruix, commander of the imperial Flotilla at Boulogne, and inspector of the coasts of the Ocean, died at Paris the 20th of March, of grief; in consequence of a blow in the face from the emperor, during a private audience at the Thuilleries."
June 5.
American Academy of arts.—A private letter from Paris, states that his majesty emperor Napoleon has presented to Mr. Livingston, late minister from the United States to the French Court, on behalf of the Academy of Arts, established in this city, and of which his majesty is an honorary member, a very valuable collection estimated 50,000 livres, 10,000 dollars.
Imperial Compliment.—We are informed that the emperor Napoleon has presented to Mr. Robert Livingston late American minister at the court of France, an elegant snuff box, on the cover of which is a portrait of his imperial majesty, set with diamonds. The value of it is estimated at 8000 dollars. It was accompanied by a complimentary letter from the emperor. Mr. Livingston, since the close of his ministerial functions, has made with his family the tour of Italy; and on his return to Paris, received the above elegant present. His arrival here is daily expected.
FRANCE.
Palace of the Thuilleries, 27th Ventose, year 13.
Napoleon, by the grace of God, and by the constitution of the republic, emperor of the French, to all present and future time greeting.—
We have decreed, and hereby decree, as follows:
ARTICLE I.
The emperor Napoleon cedes and gives, in full property, the principality of Piombino to the princess Eliza, his sister.
II.
The government of this state, and the right of the domain of the prince, shall be hereditary in the descendants of the princess Eliza, and shall be perpetual in the elder branch, the younger branches and females having no more than a collateral legitimate right.
III.
At each mutation, the hereditary prince of Piombino, in order to be entitled to the succession, must receive the investiture from the hands of the Emperor of the French.
IV.
Children born, or to be born, of the princess Eliza, cannot marry without the consent of the emperor of the French.
V.
The posterity of the princess Eliza becoming extinct, or having forfeited its right by an infraction of the preceding article, the Emperor of the French shall dispose of the principality of Piombino in such manner as the interest of the country and of France shall seem to require.
VI.
The husband of the princess Eliza shall assume the title of prince of Piombino, and shall enjoy the rank and prerogative of a prince of the French empire.
VII.
The prince of Piombino shall maintain in good condition the fortress of Piombino. He shall carefully preserve the communications with the island of Elba. He shall ensure the defence of the coasts by maintaining such batteries as may be judged necessary.
VIII.
The prince Piombino shall support, at his proper charge, for the defence of the coast and fortress, a battalion of five companies of eighty men each.
IX.
In receiving the investiture of his estate, the prince of Piombino shall take an oath of the following tenor:
"I swear obedience and fidelity to his majesty N——, emperor of the French. I promise to succor with all my power, the French garrison of the island of Elba, to contribute all that in me lies to the supplying that isle with provisions; and I declare that I will not cease to fulfil, under all circumstances, the duties of a true and faithful subject, towards his majesty the emperor of the French."
Signed, NAPOLEON. By the emperor, H. B. MARET. Secretary of State.
NEW-ORLEANS, April 28.
An action was fought, on the 16th inst. between the revenue cutter, Louisa, captain Newcome, and two English privateers from Providence. The circumstances are nearly as follows:—Capt. Johnson at the Balize, informed capt. Newcome of the privateers being in the act of robbing the schooner Felicity, of this port, who went in instant pursuit—at 3, P. M. hove in sight and found the privateers under weigh with the Felicity as a prize—he fired a signal and hoisted his colours, this not being attended to, he fired two guns; the enemy crowded sail, and kept possession of the schooner—capt. N. then fired a broadside, which was returned by the privateers.—This was the commencement of an action which lasted one hour, when it was terminated by the privateer's abandoning the prize, and bearing off. Capt. N. was not injured—but one of the enemy, the May Flower, is said to have suffered very considerably from the shot of the cutter.
PHILADELPHIA, June 16.
The following article removes every doubt, respecting the arrival of the combined fleet at Martinique.
A gentleman passenger in the schr. Louisa, arrived at the Lazaretto from St. Pierres, informs, that he left at Fort Royal, a French and Spanish fleet, as follows:

12 French of the line, and 7 frigates; 6 Spanish of the line, and 1 frigate.
Under the command of admirals Ville-neuve in the Bucentaur of 90 guns, and Gravino in the Argonaute of 120; they had 10,000 troops on board under general Lauriston; the destination was not known, but the officers stated that they expected further reinforcements; they had a passage of 34 days from Cadiz, where they had not been blockaded.
The news of the arrival of the combined fleets at Martinico, struck a great consternation at St. Kitts. What few ships were ready for sea bound to England, sailed immediately, under convoy of a frigate and sloop of war, and merchant ships which were not ready and some that were expected from the other islands, were ordered to take the best care they could of themselves, as the small number of British ships of war, in the windward islands, could afford little or no protection.
Two frigates of the combined fleet were seen taking soundings off St. Lucie, and it was generally supposed the combined fleet would begin there and make a general sweep among the British islands.
On comparing dates and circumstances it appears that the intended operations of the combined fleet in the West-Indies must have partially failed. It will be recollected that the Toulon squadron put to sea in January last, about the time that the ships from Rochefort sailed, but was forced, by stress of weather, to return. The Rochefort squadron proceeded on its destination and remained some time in the West-Indies: not being joined by the Toulon division it has returned to Europe.
How far this circumstance may derange, or what delay it may occasion in executing their plans, remains to be seen. Should the force now at Martinique be deemed insufficient to carry them into effect, and time be thereby afforded to the British fleet to arrive, the principal object of the campaign may be entirely frustrated.
As the danger from Yellow Fever will be thereby greatly increased, every citizen of the United States must deprecate the spread of war in the West-Indies.
WASHINGTON-CITY, June 15.
Will it be believed, that reports are in circulation, stating it to be the intention of certain of the democrats to set up Albert Gallatin as a candidate for the office of President of the United States, at the next presidential election? Strange as this may sound, we have heard it repeated from several quarters.
We have heard a report this morning, that dispatches of an unusually important nature from Louisiana, were received yesterday by our government. What they are has not yet transpired: perhaps we may be better able to inform our readers hereafter.
It is reported, that the Store ship of the United States, with Provisions, &c. for our little squadron in the Mediterranean, has been captured by a Spanish Privateer. Although no official accounts have been received of this unfortunate event, yet there is too much reason to fear that the report is true, and believed by government, as orders have been given to prepare immediately a like quantity of stores for the use of our brave tars in that sea, in order to prevent their suffering from the want of those said to be captured.
A gentleman at New-York, from France, mentions a report, that Lucien Bonaparte had been imprisoned by order of his brother. We have observed in London papers rumours of his imprisonment, and subsequent decease; but thought them improbable.
BALTIMORE, June 8. IMPORTANT.
By Capt. M'Neil of the Three Brothers, arrived from Antigua yesterday, we learn that on the 16th ult. the governor of Antigua had received dispatches from the government of Barbadoes, stating that the combined Spanish and French fleets, consisting of FIFTY-TWO sail has been seen steering westward from the coast of Europe.
On the third day of May last, ALL foreign coins, excepting Spanish dollars and parts of dollars, ceased to be a legal tender for the payment of debts in the United States. As the act of Congress making French, Spanish and Portuguese gold coins and French crowns a tender, expired on the said third day of May.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
We can inform our readers, from the best authority, that the Marquis de Canto Yrio has lately received direct information from the Governor of Porto Rico, of the arrival at that port of a small armed vessel from Cadiz, which sailed in company with a combined French and Spanish fleet; this vessel left the fleet in about 18 degrees of latitude, and was composed of 12 French line of battle ships and 3 frigates, and of 6 Spanish line of battle ships and a large frigate. This fleet had on board ten thousand regular troops, although there was not a single transport with them. The squadron is commanded by the Spanish admiral Gravino, lately ambassador from Spain near the court of the Emperor of the French.
[Freeman's Journal.]
Extract of a letter received by the ship Dove. (arrived at New-York) from a merchant at St. Bartholomews, dated May 28.
"Guadaloupe has been embargoed these ten days, in consequence of the arrival of another French squadron, with a strong armed force. They have just commenced active operations, which appear by a vessel arrived here from St. Lucie yesterday, first to be directed against that place. As there is at present no English force in this country to cope with them, it is generally believed, that they will attempt the whole English colonies. The embargo is at present general, in all the islands, and under the circumstances mentioned, it may be expected to remain for some time."
The ship John Morgan, arrived at New-York, from Liverpool, brings London papers to the 2d of May.—From these papers (says the Editor of the Commercial Advertiser) it appears, that a considerable change has taken place in the British ministry—that in consequence of the escape of the French fleet, the sailing of the Cork fleet, for the present, is suspended; that nine sail of French Gun-boats had been captured; that an important victory was obtained in the East, over Holkar, by the British generals, Frazer and Lake; that four Spanish frigates with treasure, from America, had fallen into the hands of the British blockading squadron, off Cadiz; that a fleet of 30 ships of the line would in a short time be ready to sail from the Spanish ports; and that troops were assembling at Coruna for a secret expedition. It appears, likewise, by an article from Algiers, dated March 16, that the Dey had required of the American agent a ship of the line, and that when informed that we had frigates, but no ships of the line, he still persisted in his unreasonable demand. A report also prevailed, and was published in London, that Admiral Sir John Orde, had been joined by Lord Nelson, and that the combined squadrons of the British had completely blockaded up the French and Spanish in the port of Cadiz, after the French had sailed.
ALGIERS, March 19.
A ship arrived here from Stockholm, has brought the tribute annually paid to the Dey by Sweden. The Dey has required of the American agent a ship of the line; and the latter has in vain represented that America has frigates, but no ships of the line. The Dey still persists in his demand.
MARTINSBURG, June 21.
The Rev. C. Streit will preach at the Episcopal Church in this town, on Sunday the 30th instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
The following is the closing paragraph of Governor Trumbull's late speech before the Legislature of Connecticut.
"When we reflect on the general prosperity and happiness, which for a long course of years, this state has experienced, resulting from the habitual good order so generally prevalent among our citizens, founded on their observance of the wise and wholesome civil regulations, as well as the religious and moral institutions which are inherited from our Fathers, it would seem, that while our hearts are excited to lively gratitude and praise to the Great Author of all our mercies, we may also be encouraged in a confident hope, that, so long as we cleave to the God of our Fathers, honor his service, acknowledge his superintending Providence, and practise his commands, we may still be favoured with his kind protection and wise direction. Let us therefore cultivate the duties of religion and virtue—
Let us cherish the pure practice of our ancient and venerable institutions—Let us steadily adhere to our long-tried and valuable civil regulations, and in the discharge of our peculiar duties as legislators and public administrators, let us encourage and recommend that spirit of harmony, peace and unity, which will serve to tranquillize the passions, and soften the asperities of political opinions; so that, although conflicting sentiments may exist among us, we may not permit this circumstance to embitter our feelings, unhinge our social intercourse, or destroy our public or private happiness."
"I said I will take heed unto my ways, that I offend not with my tongue." THIS excellent resolution of the royal Hebrew is commendable, not only as it respects the duties of religion, but also as it is connected with our conversation in the world, and our carriage in the walks of social and domestic life. An unguarded expression, a careless remark, uttered with the most innocent intention, has often been attended with fatal consequences.
On our first outset in life, we ought to establish it as a maxim—to be cautious of personal reflections.
The opposite conduct will not procure us friends, but will, on the contrary, inevitably increase the number of our enemies. However our remarks may be made in confidence, or intended only for the ears of our friends, we ought not to depend on their secrecy. They may be told again, in confidence, to another, or repeated by a concealed foe, to gratify his revenge.
The justness of a remark will not exculpate the speaker; it deepens and irritates the wound. Here, as in law, the greater the truth the greater the libel.—Bad as a person may know himself to be, he is unwilling to be thought so by the world. The most notorious in crime flatters himself that his baseness is unobserved; and as all are fond of appearing honest, so none are pleased with a discovery of their faults.
In our passage through life, whatever we may think, it is seldom necessary to speak ill of any one. To say all the good we can, but to go no further, is the safest rule, and the only way to make our journey pleasant. By it we may avoid many storms and tempests, which we shall otherwise be obliged to encounter; and shall secure the company and friendship of others, who will amuse us with their conversation, and help us onward in our way.
"Think twice, before you speak once," is a maxim not less wise for being in the mouth of the vulgar. Were it always observed, how much would be suppressed by the good and the well-meaning! Before animadverting on so delicate a subject as the character of another, it were well to enquire—What benefit will result to individuals or to society, from what I am about to affirm? Am I positive of its truth? And may not the fault I censure, have been unintentional, and one of those errors, to which we are all liable, from the fallibility of our natures? Perhaps I may wound the feelings of the innocent, and plant with thorns the pillow of a virtuous parent, or an amiable and unoffending wife.
With these considerations, the virtuous and the good will adopt the resolution of the Jewish sage—"I will take heed unto my ways, that I offend not with my tongue."
More Management. —Our rulers who "manage affairs in their own way" lately sent a store ship to the Mediterranean, but instead of letting her go in company with the John Adams, which sailed nearly about the same time, she was sent alone. By a gentleman in the last stage, we are informed that three days after leaving the cape she was fallen in with by a Spanish privateer, which finding her without convoy and valuable made a prize of her. [Fred. T. Herald.]
Our informant also adds that Lord Nelson had come up with the Toulon fleet and that they had put into Cadiz, where his Lordship now closely blockades them. [Ibid.]
The commercial concerns of Mr. Crowninshield having utterly precluded the possibility of his serving his country in the capacity of Secretary of the Navy, the honourable Robert Smith, esq. has consented to reoccupy his former situation at the head of that department. In consequence, the office of attorney general of the United States remains to be filled up; John Thompson Mason, esq. acting in the mean time in that character by special authority. [Ibid.]
Fresh Fancy Goods.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening a very extensive assortment of
Nice Fashionable GOODS.
Consisting of
Elegant Damask Silk Shawls, Laced Cambrick ditto, Pic nic Gloves and Mitts, Fancy laced and plain Cambrick Muslins and handsome Dimities, Artificial Flowers, Leghorn and Willow Bonnets, Handsome plaid Silks, Chintzes and Calicos, Ladies Morocco and Kid Slippers, Germantown Prints, &c. &c.
Have also on hand,
Hugh & John Long's prime SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass Scythes, Cerman ditto and Cutting Knives— BAR-IRON, CASTINGS and STEEL, All of which they are determined to sell uncommonly cheap for cash.
They have a large quantity of WHISKY and APPLE BRANDY, of excellent quality, which is offered for sale on low terms.
SELBY & CROW. Shepherd's-Town, June 21, 1805.
Public Sale.
TO be sold at public auction, on Thursday the 27th instant, at the Store-room of John Blackford in Shepherd's Town, all the personal estate of Jesse Doyne, dec'd. consisting of a large assortment of Merchandise—also, one Blooded Mare, one Milch Cow, two barrels pickled Pork, and a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Feather Beds and Bedding, and sundry other articles too tedious to mention. A credit of six months will be given on all sums above two dollars, the purchaser giving bond with approved security: the sale to begin at ten o'clock, and continue from day to day until the whole is sold. Attendance will be given by RICHARD CLAGETT and } Exr's. THOMAS LICKENS, Shepherd's-Town, June 21, 1805.
ALL persons indebted to the firm of Doyne & Dare, are requested to come forward immediately and settle their respective balances with Nathan C. Dare, who is authorised to settle the same: All those who have any claims against the said estate are also requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated.
Public Vendue.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 28th instant, at the dwelling house of the late Nicholas M'Intire, dec'd, near Shepherd's-Town, one Negro man, one Road Waggon, a number of Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs; also Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, Beds and Bedding—also, a valuable STUD HORSE, and a variety of articles too tedious to mention. A credit of nine months, for all sums above four dollars, will be given, on the purchasers giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin at ten o'clock when due attendance will be given by
ARON M'INTIRE,
Acting Executor.
June 21, 1805.
ESTRAY HORSE.
CAME to the house of the subscriber (following two travelling gentlemen) on Wednesday the 19th inst. a sorrel horse, with a small star in his forehead, a snip on his nose, one hind and one fore foot white, has no brand, is fifteen and a half hands high, three years old, and appraised to sixty dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
PHILLIS BRADY.
Martinsburg, June 21, 1805.

From Campbell's Pleasures of Hope.
LO! at the couch, where infant beauty sleeps, Her silent watch the mournful mother keeps, She, while the lovely babe unconscious lies, Smiles on her little son with pensive eyes, And weaves a song of melancholy joy— Sleep, image of thy father, sleep my boy, No ling'ring hour of sorrow shall be thine, No sigh that rends thy father's heart and mine; Bright as his manly sire, the son shall be In form and soul; but ah! more blest than he! Thy fame, thy worth, thy final love at last, Shall sooth this aching heart for all the past, With many a smile my solitude repay, And chase the world's ungenerous scorn away; And say, when summon'd from the world and thee, I lay my head beneath the willow tree; Wilt thou, sweet mourner! at my stone appear, And sooth my parted spirit ling'ring near? O, wilt thou come, at ev'ning hour, to shed The tears of memory o'er my narrow bed: With aching temples on thy hand reclin'd Muse on the last farewell I leave behind, Breathe a deep sigh on winds that murmur low, And think on all my love, and all my woe!
So speaks affection, ere the infant eye Can look regard, or brighten in reply: But when the cherub lip hath learnt to claim A mother's ear by that endearing name; Soon as the playful innocent can prove A tear of pity, or a smile of love; Or cons his murmuring task beneath her care, Or lisps with holy look his ev'ning prayer, Or gazing, mutely pensive, sits to hear The mournful ballad warbled in his ear; How fondly looks admiring Hope the while At every artless tear, and every smile! How glows the joyous parent to descry A guileless bosom true to sympathy!
More Fresh Spring Goods.
THE subscribers again respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening, a very large and complete assortment of
Nice New Fashionable GOODS,
Of every description.
As their assortment is so very extensive, they deem it useless to particularize each article, suffice it to say it consists of almost every thing which this neighbourhood or country requires, in their line of business. They continue to keep LONG's noted SICKLES, Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, BAR-IRON of the best quality, Soar and Upper LEATHER, Castings—Paints, Patent and other Medicines, the whole of which are of the best quality, were purchased on the most advantageous terms, and on the same conditions are offered for sale.
They have a large quantity of Rye WHISKY and Apple BRANDY, which they will sell cheap, or exchange for Grain after harvest.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 14, 1805.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
MADE his escape from Chambers's Blacksmiths shop in Martinsburg, on Tuesday the 27th ultimo, a brown Horse about fifteen hands and a half high, had no shoes on, and without any natural spots or artificial marks whatever. Whoever takes up the said Horse, and delivers him to me, living near Sharpsburg Maryland, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
JEREMIAH CHAPLINE. June 14, 1805.
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Subscriptions received by John Bell, Winchester, Thomas Toole, Shepherd's-Town, and John Alburris, Martinsburg.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber on the 4th instant, an Iron-Gray MARE, fifteen and a half hands high, a large white spot on each side of her back, about eight or nine years old, no brand, strong made, and shod before. The said estrap has been appraised according to law, and valued at 80 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
ALEXANDER DOUGHERTY. Berkeley County, June 7, 1805.
MARKET REGULATIONS,
Made at a meeting of the Trustees of the Town of Martinsburg, June 5, 1805.
Be it enacted, that from and after the 7th day of this month, no person shall be allowed to sell any kind of Butcher's meat within the limits of the said Town, on any day, except in the Market-House, before the hour of nine o'clock in the morning; and that the buyer and seller, in such case, shall each be liable to a fine of one dollar, recoverable before any justice of the peace for said County—all acts and regulations coming within the purview of this act, is hereby repealed.
Be it further enacted, that the law authorising a tax of six and a half cents, on each quarter of beef, and two cents on each quarter of mutton, veal or pork, is so amended, that each quarter of each of the said meats and lamb, shall pay the aforesaid tax on each quarter, whither sold whole or cut.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS,
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
Cheap Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and is now opening a large supply of remarkable Cheap Goods, consisting in part of 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 100 pieces elegant Chintzes and Calicoes of the newest patterns, 1 trunk Fashionable Muslins of different kinds, a handsome assortment of Dimities and Leghorn Bonnets, 4 bales India Muslins, Nankeens, Apron Checks, a handsome assortment of best Brussels Laces and Edgings, extra Long Silk Gloves, and a variety of other articles.
He has also received a large supply of
BAR-IRON,
of excellent quality and handsomely drawn; English Blister'd and Crowley STEEL;
Also—A parcel of good old WHISKY, distilled in Maryland.
The above Goods having been chiefly purchased for Cash, on the lowest terms, I am happy to inform my friends and the public generally, that I am now enabled to supply them, with such Merchandise as they may want, on good terms.
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against cutting wood on, or carrying it away from the plantation of the subscriber near Martinsburg; from fishing through his meadows, from throwing down his fences, and from committing any other unlawful depredations thereon, as he is determined to prosecute every person so offending.
HUGH V. PATTERSON. June 6, 1805.
Dr. E.O. Williams
HAS removed to Shepherd's-Town, opposite to Mr. Baker's, with a handsome assortment of
MEDICINE,
and a determination to attend particularly to the practice of Physic, Surgery, Midwifry, &c. for the good of mankind. June 7, 1805.
FOR SALE,
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable
Tract of Land,
Lying in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road leading to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eighty miles from the town of Alexandria—containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the balance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never failing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit. It lies five miles from the river Potomak, the navigation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, } Exr's. Wm. CREIGHTON, }
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION, containing about 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior quality; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.—For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg.
IGNATIUS PRICE. January 25, 1805.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.
CHEAP GOODS.
The subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received and are now opening a large and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, among which are the following articles, viz.
FANCY laced and plain Cambrics, Pink, yellow, blue, black and drab do. Lawns and Linen Cambrics, Cross barred, striped, Jaconet and Book Muslins, Striped, corded and Cambic Dimities, Lutestring, Sattins, Moads & Persians, Chintzes, Calicoes and American Prints, Ladies and Gentlemans elegant embroidered Hose, White and coloured ditto, Pantaloon ditto, Pink laced, pink and black, picnic, English and French extra Silk Gloves, Kid and Fawn ditto, 7-4, 6-4, and 5-4 elegant Damask Silk Shawls, A variety of Silk, neted Cambric, Book and Jaconet ditto, Scarlet, chocolate and blue Bandanoes Hankerchiefs, Flag, Maddrass, Catty, Longee and Pullicat ditto, Silk, Linen and Cotton Romals, with a variety of Pocket and other Handk'fs, Green, blue and dove Silk plush Bonnets, Leghorn ditto and Boards, Wreathes, Artificial Flowers & Feathers Sattin, Lutestring, Saracenet, striped & cross-bar'd Fancy Ribbands, Kid, Morocco, Stuff and Leather Slippers, Silver and Ribband Ornaments, Superfine Broad Clothes & Cassimeres, Sattin, Mersailles, and Fancy-figured James Waistcoating, Coloured wide and narrow Nankeen, Cotton Casimeres,
A large assortment of coarse Muslins, such as Burboon Gurrabs, Jallapore and Janna Lawns, and India Baftas, Irish, German and British Linens fully assorted,
Striped Bed Ticking and striped Linens, Linen and Cotton Checks, Madeira, Sherry, Port and Malaga Wines,
4th proof Jamaica Spirits, French, Peach and Apple Brandies and good old Whisky.
A complete assortment of Groceries—Hard-Ware and Cutlery, among which are Andvills, Visis, Cross-cut and Mill Saws, Scythes, &c. &c. Spinning Cotton and Flax—
All of which articles were selected with the greatest care, from the latest importations, and are now offering for sale at the most reduced prices, for Cash or Country Produce.
MORROW & BROWN. Shepherd's-Town, May 24, 1805. [6w]
European & East India GOODS.
JUST received and now opening by the subscriber, an extensive variety of the Latest Improved Fashions, of superior quality, well assorted and selected from the present Importations; also a general assortment of HARDWARE and GROCERIES.—All of which he highly recommends to his friends, customers and a liberal public, at the most reduced cash prices. Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for the flattering encouragement he has heretofore experienced in his line of business, all friends and customers will please to accept his best respects.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 24, 1805.
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