Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-05-03 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 50 of Volume VI.]
FRIDAY, May 3, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 310.]
NOTICE.
THE subscriber respectfully wishes to inform his customers and the public, that he has lately removed his Store to that eligible and commodious stand adjoining the Court House, fronting on Queen street and the public square, lately occupied by James Anderson, Esq. where he intends carrying on the Mercantile business.
He has just received a large additional supply of
Dry Goods and Groceries.
The ladies and gentlemen of this town and its vicinity, will please to accept my thanks for all former favours conferred, and I hope to merit a continuation of their custom.
He has BLANK BOOKS for sale. JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, March 8, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. George Riley vs. Joseph Galt. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and it appearing to the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the court house of this county.
A Copy. Attest. DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
FOR SALE,
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, deceased, 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 Potomac, the navigation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Middle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, } Exr's. and Wm. CREIGHTON, } Martinsburg, February 1, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. George Riley vs. Daniel Sturgess. IN CHANCERY.
THIS day came the complainant by his counsel, and it appearing to the court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, it is ordered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the court house of this county.
A Copy. Attest. DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
AS an Apprentice to the Printing Business, a lad from twelve to sixteen years of age, of industrious habits, of moral conduct, and whose connections are respectable. One from the country would be preferred.
J: ALBURTIS. Intelligencer Office, } March 8, 1805. }
MONITORIAL!
For the INTELLIGENCER.
HAVING endeavoured in a former number of the Intelligencer to recommend to the imitation of my fellow men, the example of Jesus Christ, as a perfect pattern of every virtue that can adorn human nature, and the only method of obtaining national and individual happiness in this world, as well as the only sure foundation of our future hopes; I shall now submit to their consideration, some of those circumstances that have contributed to produce conviction in my mind, of the truth of the Christian religion. Man is said to be a reasonable creature, and will generally be governed by reason when it is fairly offered; but instances daily occur, when interest, ignorance, or passion interfere to warp his judgment, and occasion a dereliction of its obvious dictates. This I think is especially true with respect to those who dispute the credibility of the gospel history; they have never read the book with a sincere desire of information, and impartially examined the evidence which the gospel itself exhibits, of the authenticity of the facts therein recorded; and therefore have never discovered the strong presumption of the truth of those facts, arising from their congruity with our ideas of the divine wisdom and goodness. As it can never be for the interest of any man, that Christianity should be false, it is not easy to discover the reason why any man should reject it; unless he is afraid to come into its light, lest his deeds should be reprov'd.
It must be allowed, that to foretel future events, and supercede the ordinary course of nature, is the peculiar prerogative of God; and when any transaction occurs, that evidently exceeds the operation of natural agency, we must confess with Nicodemus, "Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God, for no man can do these miracles that thou doest except God be with him." It was by miracle and prophecy, that Jesus proved the divinity of his mission; "If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin." Again, "Now I tell you before it come, that when it is come to pass ye may believe that I am he." In order to prepare the minds of his disciples for the catastrophe of his death, which should happen at Jerusalem, he first hinted at to them by signs, and gave them still clearer intimations of it, as the time drew nigher, but as the time was now come, when it was to be effected, he tells his disciples, Matthew 20 chap. 18 and 19 verses "Behold we go up to Jerusalem; and the son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him, and the third day he shall rise again." This is a circumstantial prophecy of Christ, concerning his own death, spoken to confirm the faith of his disciples, of his being the Messiah, when they should see it fulfilled. The same evangelist tells us, that when the paschal supper was prepared, Jesus sat down with the twelve; and as he did eat, he said unto them, "Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me;" and after supper, when he had instituted the sacrament in remembrance of his death, to be represented by bread and wine, Judas (one of the twelve) went out and covenanted to deliver Jesus to the chief priests, for thirty pieces of silver, and went with a band of soldiers that were sent to take him; thus he was betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes; who, in a council, condemned him to death. They then delivered him to Pilate (a Gentile) who delivered him to be crucified. Then
the soldiers of Pilate (Gentiles) took him and mock'd him with a crown of thorns, and said Hail king of the Jews; and scourged him, and led him away to crucify him. Matthew goes further, and states, that at his crucifixion, many astonishing occurrences happened at Jerusalem. There was darkness over all the land from the sixth to the ninth hour; the veil of the temple was rent in twain, from the top, to the bottom; the earth did quake, the rocks rent, and many bodies of saints which slept arose after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. And when the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, saw these things, they feared greatly saying, Truly this was the son of God. And thus we see that the prophecy of the death of Jesus, was completely, and circumstantially fulfilled.
Now let it be remembered that Matthew wrote his gospel in the Hebrew language, and addressed it to the Jews, to those very people who had been principally concerned in the transactions he records. He knew that the gospel committed to his trust, forbade lying on pain of eternal punishment; and easily foresaw that the execution of his apostolic commission, would subject him to the most cruel persecution that bigotry, and superstition could inflict upon him; he also knew that detection in one single falsehood in point of fact, which, if he asserted a falsehood, was easy, and certain, would frustrate every intention of publishing a false religion to the world. Thousands of the Jews were witnesses to the facts he relates, supposing them to be true; and it is impossible to suppose, if he had asserted what was not true, his assertions, and the religion built upon them, could have obtained any credit among mankind. Suppose a man should now write a book, in which he should assert that similar occurrences had happened in Philadelphia, or Baltimore, not more than twenty years ago, would not every citizen be able to convict him of falsehood, and justly stigmatize him as an immodestly lying rascal? Yet Matthew does this to the Jews, in the face of their Talmud, the records of Pilate, and the whole Jewish nation; and no attempt was made to prove him a liar, but the bungling, inconsistent story that the disciples of Jesus came by night and stole him away.
The Jews were well acquainted with the miracles performed by Jesus. In their assembled council they say, "What do we, for this man doth many miracles." They knew that he had predicted his death and the manner of it, which their malignity had completely fulfilled; and that, at the same time he did this, he predicted also his resurrection, and they went to Pilate saying, "Sir, we remember that deceiver said while he was yet alive, after three days, I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night and steal him away, and say unto the people he is risen from the dead; and so the last error shall be worse than the first." And this was the ridiculous story they resorted to, to deceive the people. All the evangelists tell us, that certain women went to the sepulchre, on the first day of the week, and found the linen clothes with which his body had been enshrouded, lying in the sepulchre; but the body itself was missing. They also assert that he shewed himself two or three times at Jerusalem, to his apostles; and convinced Thomas of the reality of his resurrection, by sensible demonstration; and that he shewed himself to his disciples at the sea of Tiberias. Luke, who is acknowledged to have written the Acts of the Apostles, says, "That he shewed himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs, being seen of them (his disciples) forty days, and speaking of things pertaining to the kingdom of God." Paul, in his first epistle to the Corinthians, says, "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, (the prophecy of Isaiah) and that he was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures: and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: after that he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part re-
main unto the present." This appeal to more than two hundred and fifty living witnesses, is a strong evidence of the fact; but Paul declares he was seen of him also, beside others. Now the city of Corinth was full of Jews, besides the factions of Apollos, and Cephas, who were all enemies to Paul, and would have rejoiced in an opportunity to detect him in a falsehood; the Jews especially; and could not have failed to contradict it the moment his letter was publicly read in the Church. They however did not accuse him of falsehood in this point, nor did they attempt it as far as we know; because he told them nothing but truth. Paul is acknowledged to have been a man of learning, and great sagacity; but he would have acted the part of an idiot, if he had thus put it in the power of his enemies to ruin his worldly prospects; and by a deliberate falsehood, become obnoxious to the denunciation of that religion he was so zealous to inculcate; and thereby forfeit his hopes, as to both worlds, by an attempt to deceive mankind, in a matter in which he must be sensible he could not succeed.
The story that the body of Christ was stolen by his disciples, deserves not a moment's consideration; the sepulchre was watched by a guard of Roman soldiers, under the strictest discipline; and it is ridiculous to suppose the whole guard would be asleep, while a large stone was rolled away from the sepulchre, and the body stripped and carried off. Besides, what could they want with the body? What could they do with it, but bury it again? Why carry it away naked? The apostles were not yet endowed with power from on high, to enable them to preach the gospel with effect; and if the body had continued in death, it was of no more concern to them than another body; because, if he had not risen from the dead, as he had said he would, he would have appeared to the world as an impostor, and his religion, notwithstanding the excellence of its morals, must, and would immediately have disappeared; this was also the opinion of Gamaliel, a learned doctor of the law. "If this work be of men it will come to nought, but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found to fight against God." Its promulgation therefore, to the great part of the world, in a short time and its continuance for nearly eighteen hundred years, in spite of all opposition, is a strong collateral evidence that it is from God.
I have hitherto confined myself to that evidence of the truth of the Christian religion, which is exhibited in the gospel itself; but with the readers leave, I will here transcribe a passage out of Flavius Josephus; which, if it proves nothing more, will prove that the story of the resurrection has been told by other historians, beside the evangelists. (Whiston's Josephus) Antiquities of the Jews, Book the 18th, Vol. 4th, Chap. 3d, page 79, Section 5d, "Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was (the) Christ. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men among us, condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct to this day." Josephus was a Jew, of the family of the high priesthood, and was born about three years after the crucifixion of Jesus. He was a man of great learning; and a true lover of virtue, and patriotism; and in his description of the vices of his countrymen, which he seems to deplore, and which, in his opinion, would certainly call down vengeance from heaven upon them, he manifests his inviolable regard to truth. I therefore conceive the above extract, entitled to the highest degree of credit; especially, as it was written at a period when the facts he stated were so recent, and so well calculated to excite attention, that it was impossible he could be mistaken, or misinformed.
A LAYMAN.
* He wrote his book in the 5th year of his age.

Mr. Elliot, of Vermont, has commenced a series of circular letters to his constituents upon the subject of the extraordinary and alarming proceedings of the revolutionary faction in Congress during the last session. As Mr. Elliot is himself a democrat, we presume that no attempts will be made to discredit his statements under the denomination of "Federal misrepresentations." — [U. S. Gaz.]
From the Vermont Journal.
MR. ELLIOT TO HIS CONSTITUENTS.
LETTER I.
A representative of the people is frequently placed in situations of peculiar delicacy. His conduct may be misunderstood, and his motives misrepresented; and it may at the same time be improper for him to enter into a public explanation with his constituents. Such was my situation previously to the late election, and some may be of opinion that my silence ought not even now to be broken. But the most powerful motives impel me to communicate to those who have done me the honour to confide to me their most important interests, the truth and the whole truth, in relation to the political concerns of our country. As a sentinel over the rights and interests of the people, I have been placed upon an elevated eminence; and in that situation I have made discoveries of such importance, that I should consider myself as treacherously neglectful of my duty, were I to withhold them from the public eye.
Already denounced, I am aware of the new denunciations which await me. I shall be accused of abandoning my party and becoming an apostate from republican principles. I shall even be charged with treason, in advancing sentiments which may be considered as tending to produce a dissolution of the Union. Against falsehood and calumny I shall always be able to oppose the shield and helmet of truth and a good conscience. Those who know me will believe my motives to be pure, whatever opinion they may form of my discernment; and to those who know me not, and in whose minds I am already condemned, I will address the laconic expostulation of a celebrated ancient to his passionate opponent, strike, but hear me . Aside from the circumstances of the late election, I have ample evidence that my conduct in congress has been misunderstood by many, and that I have been considered as giving antirepublican votes, in opposing some of the most aristocratic measures ever adopted in our country. I am a republican. On certain subjects, however, it is time to speak out, and to speak with energy. There is a party in the United States consisting of moderate and reflecting constitutional republicans, (first rather than a third party) and which is not entirely composed of individuals like myself, humble and unimportant. It embraces many of the best and greatest patriots of our country; men, against whose spotless fame even malice dares not raise her voice, and to whose talents millions pay homage; men, whose abilities and virtues are destined, I hope and trust in God, to preserve the United States from many political evils. The objects of this party are, the preservation of the constitution in all its energies, and the union of all honest men. I know that the union of honest men is reprobated by some as a treasonable project, but it must be censured by the vicious and enthusiastic, only; the good and wise believe that nothing else will save the Union, at some future time, from division and destruction.
Limited as has been my political experience, I have learned that violent party men are almost always wrong. They view political objects, as through a glass darkly. If the fury of party spirit be not speedily checked, moderation will become as great a crime in America, as it was in France during the reign of Robespierre. Self created organs of the public will, already denounce every one, whatever may be his situation or character, whose conduct is distinguished by the least display of conscientious independence. Among republicans, among ardent republicans, it is already criminal to be an honest and independent politician. A new despot is created, all powerful and irresistible, on the footstool of whose throne we are commanded to bow the knee, and to whose im-
perious mandates it is the essence of democracy to yield passive obedience. Who is this despot? It is a phantom, but not the less powerful for being imaginary; — like other phantoms, it has power to mislead and terrify. It is what a certain junto please to term the public will. A few ambitious individuals undertake to anticipate the public sentiment upon all political subjects, and, to the shame of our country be it spoken, a considerable portion of the people yield a too easy acquiescence to the mighty usurpation. The voice of the people, when it is the result of correct information and cool reflection, is always just. But the people may be deluded. Deluded they have been, at particular times in every age and nation.
An attempt is making to divert the current of popular opinion to an improper channel; It now glides like the rivulet, it may soon thunder like the torrent. The people will be told that the constitution is an odious system of aristocracy; that the President must be elected by the people at large; that the Senate must be destroyed, or at least greatly weakened; that the judges must be rendered elective; and that all who oppose this glorious renovation of our political system are separatist and enemies to freedom. There is too much reason to fear that this gilded pill will be swallowed, although nothing can be more certain than that the constitution, in proportion as it is rendered more democratic, becomes less federative, and destroys the rights and interests of small states. The small states may be deprived of rights by the combined operations of violence and intrigue; they may be terrified and deluded; they may regret their delusion only when their chains are fastened; and they may possibly be doomed to close an inglorious career by the commission of political suicide!
I shall be accused of political inconsistency. The accusation, however, can only be founded upon injustice, and supported by deception. I opposed many measures of the federal party, because I believed them to be anti republican, and pernicious to the best interests of my country; and that opinion remains unaltered. But I have changed my opinion, as to some men and some measures which are called republican. I oppose a junto calling themselves republican, from the same views, with the same motives, that I opposed the former administration; for I shall always oppose what I consider as aristocracy and persecution. I draw a line of discrimination between the administration and a faction who dictate equally to the government and the people. To explain and justify my own conduct, it is necessary that I should describe that of those to whom I stand opposed; but I shall do it without impeaching the integrity of any man in public life. I have no private views to promote, no personal resentments to gratify; and I have learned to repress the aspiring spirit of juvenile ambition. The first wish of my heart is to see my country free and happy, and I always deem it my duty to devote my feeble efforts to the support and preservation of her freedom and felicity.
Probably I shall be the last man in the United States who will change principles, or even parties, unless parties shall change principles. I profess still to be, as I ever have been, a moderate and consistent republican; but, in my public capacity, I consider myself as the representative, not of a party, but of the people. I am most decidedly in favor of a union of parties in the northern states, upon constitutional principles. I believe it necessary in order to preserve the union and fulfil the injunctions of the illustrious Washington. It is also in strict conformity to the opinions of the present President, who has declared to the world, that we are all federalists, and all republicans, and of course that our political distinctions are rather nominal than real. As the terms federalist and democrat, although innocent and correct in themselves, have become reciprocally odious, it would be well if we could unite as a band of brothers under the appellation of constitutional republicans. At all events, I shall consider myself as the representative of all the people of the district, and to devote myself to the support of the constitution. For my numerous enemies, some of whom will never cease to calumniate me, I will offer, in humble imitation of Him to whose merits I look for happiness beyond the grave, the most benevolent of all prayers — Father forgive them, for they know not what they do . My only political friends shall be the friends of real liberty, and my enemies shall be the enemies of the people.
JAMES ELLIOT.
Latest FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, March 2.
Moreau, according to report, was detained in Spain, because Bonaparte was afraid he would be received with too much distinction in America. It was indeed natural to suppose that a Republican General would be well received in America, having fallen a victim to the ambition of a man who has converted a Commonwealth, or at least what was held forth as such, into the most absolute Monarchy on earth.
Letter from the Emperor to the King of England.
SIR MY BROTHER,
Called to the throne of France by Providence, by the suffrages of the Senate, by the People, and the Army, my first sentiment is the wish of peace. — France and England are wearing out their prosperity; they may contend for ages. But their governments, do they fulfil faithfully the most sacred of their duties? and so much bloodshed unnecessarily and without any prospect for an end, does it not accuse them in their own conscience? I attach no dishonour upon making the first step. I have sufficiently, I think, proved to the world that I fear not any of the chances of war; it offers me nothing of which I ought to be afraid. Peace is the wish of my heart; but war has never been averse to my glory. I conjure your majesty not to refuse yourself the happiness of giving peace to the world; let not this sweet satisfaction be left to your children. For, in short, there never existed a fairer opportunity or a more favourable moment to put an end to all the passions, and to listen only to the sentiments of humanity and of reason. This moment once lost, what term of duration can be assigned to a war which all my efforts shall have been unable to bring to a close? Your Majesty has gained more in territory and in riches during the last ten years than the whole extent of Europe; your nation is at the highest point of prosperity. — What is she to expect from war? to coalesce some of the powers of the Continent? the Continent will remain tranquil. A coalition would only increase the preponderance and continental grandeur to France. To renew the troubles in the interior? — The times are no longer the same. To destroy our finances? Finances founded upon a good agriculture can never be destroyed. To deprive France of her Colonies? The Colonies are with France only a secondary object, and does not your Majesty already possess more than you can maintain? If your Majesty will think seriously, you will perceive that the war is without an object, and without any presumable result. Alas! what a melancholy prospect, to make men fight for the sake of fighting! The world is large enough for our two nations to live in, and reason is sufficiently powerful to find out the means of reconciliation if a suitable disposition to be reconciled exists on both sides. I have meanwhile fulfilled a duty holy and precious to my heart. May your Majesty believe in the sincerity of the sentiments I have just expressed to you, and in my desire to give you proofs of it.
Paris the 12th Nivose, year 13 (2d of January, 1805.
Signed,
NAPOLEON.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) March 2.
At a late hour yesterday evening the publisher was favored with the Barbadoes Mercury of the 26th of February, from which the following extracts are copied:
BARBADOES, February 26.
A sudden depression was excited here on Sunday, on the arrival of a neutral from the leeward, with the unexpected intelligence of the appearance in those seas of a powerful French Naval Force, and yesterday morning the account was fully confirmed; but, as it is too customary, with many exaggerated additions, which could only tend to heighten the alarm. Without following the varying and vague accounts which have been industriously disseminated, we shall confine our reports on this generally interesting subject to that which seems most authentic. On Wednesday last, a small vessel in her course from Dominica to St. Lucia, discovered several sail of large vessels standing towards Martinique, and having ascertained them to be an enemy's squadron, and clearly distinguished their force, bore up for this island and communicated her observations, justly deeming it to be of the highest importance to be known here.
The confirmation of this account was yesterday morning officially received in dispatches from St. Vincent, with the addition that the enemy had fallen in with a small convoy bound here, and had captured the Prince of Austria's transport. It appears that his Majesty's ship Aliger having a ship and brig under convoy, fell in with the enemy's squadron on Wednesday morning; that they endeavoured to decoy her by hoisting English colours, and one of them a rear admiral's blue flag; but the Aliger finding they could not answer their signals, discovered the cheat and stood directly for St. Lucia. The enemy giving chase out of the ship and captured her.
The real force of the enemy according to the most correct account that has been received and which is given by an American ship, that passed through their fleet on Wednesday, after the capture of the transport, consists of one 3-decker, supposed 110 guns, two 80's, two 74's and five frigates, evidently full of troops. This force so superior to any thing we have at present afloat in the West Indies, certainly threatens some danger to our colonial possessions; not, however, to that extent which the too timid hastily apprehend, for our garrisons throughout the islands, are in general well strengthened, admirably appointed, and in high health and discipline. On our own internal resources the most implicit confidence can be placed, and we might even defy the whole concentrated force of the enemy, all languor and inactivity, however, must be thrown off, and the zeal, activity and vigour of commanders, both civil and military, be seconded with promptness and alacrity. The measures already adopted, and still pursuing, are such as mark a strong determination of obstinate resistance; and judging from those eminent talents which we shall have to guide and direct us in the hour of danger, should it ever arrive, we anticipate a glorious result to the honour and reputation of our country.
While we are naturally solicitous for the safety of this country, the preservation of our sister colonies share our equal wishes and anxiety, especially as their local situation lay them more open to the attacks of the enemy, who, active and enterprising, we already find investing one of them. Thus have the accounts of the arrival of the enemy's force at Martinique been immediately followed up with that of their attack on the Island of Dominica.
In addition to those particulars we have to add, that further appearances of danger threaten those Colonies, unless by the timely arrival of an adequate naval force, the enemy's career be checked. It is confidently stated, that a vessel from Martinique, boarded by the Unicorn frigate which has just arrived here, not only confirmed to her the strength of the enemy, already arrived, but adds that a reinforcement of 7 sail of the line, with frigates and transports was momentary expected there from the Mediterranean, with the express object of co-operating in a general attack on all our Islands. This vessel further stated, that an expedition of 4000 men was on the point of sailing from Martinique against St. Lucia.
It is, perhaps, too justly apprehended, that some vessels which yesterday were despatched off our coast are parts of the reinforcement; and these suspicions, are strengthened by an American vessel which fell in with them yesterday morning, and from their movements, suspected they were French ships. Two of them approached so near, as to be perceived to be line of battle ships, and it is added that five brigs were seen in company with them; many vessels have certainly been seen from the heights to windward, but none such as described have arrived.
The enemy's force already arrived, are commanded by General Le Grande and Admiral Menz; those expected from the Mediterranean, are under Admiral Villeneuve.
WILMINGTON, (N. C.) April 9.
Capt. Oliver of the Brig Polly, arrived here on Wednesday last, 19 days from Point Petre, Guadalupe, informs, that the French fleet which took Dominica arrived at Basseterre, (Gaud.) about the 4th of March, with fourteen English ships richly laden, one of which was a Guineaman loaded with slaves; and having landed 2000 troops and sold their prizes, sailed from thence on the 9th.
Before Capt. Oliver sailed, accounts were received that they had taken Montserrat, Nevis and St. Kitts, which they evacuated for the consideration of a large amount in specie, after having de-

approved such of the English shipping as they did not deem worth carrying off.
While Capt. Oliver was at Point Petre he says that 14 valuable prizes had been brought in, exclusive of those taken at Dominiqua, &c. and that some of them were part of the Cork fleet. One ship and cargo consisting of dry goods and provisions sold for 150,000l. sterling; another of the prize ships had on board 550 pipes of Madeira wine, and three large bungs were loaded with provisions and dry goods. One of the prize ships, an Indiaman, was fitted out as a privateer, she mounts 35 guns, and carries 350 men.
MARTINSBURG, May 3.
Massachusetts Election. —Returns received by to day's mail from 365 towns. Strong, 33,566 Sullivan, 30,609 Federal Majority, 2,957
It is intimated in the Washington Federalist that Mr. Crowninshield has declined the recent appointment to the head of the naval department, and that Commissioners Preble is to supply the place. We have reason, from private information, to believe that the intimation is correct, and we most sincerely congratulate our country upon the occasion. With a Preble at the head of our naval department, we shall hear no more of a frigate despatched to the blockade of an enemy's port without gun carriage! [U. S. Gaz.]
It is reported that Col. Burr is to be appointed Governor of Louisiana, in the room of W. C. C. Claiborne.
We are told, from authority which cannot justify us in doubting its authenticity, that a very lengthy and serious correspondence is now going on between Mr. Merry, the British minister, and Mr. Maddison, the Secretary of State, on the subject of impressing American seamen, & British ships of war. Mr. Merry insisting on the right of British vessels to seize native born subjects of Great Britain, when met with on the seas, and not admitting the principle of naturalization as a security of the rights of citizenship of these states, and defending the arbitrary notion, of "once an Englishman always an Englishman" While Mr. Maddison contends for the protection of the American flag, the rights of citizenship, and the laws of the United States relative to naturalization. It is also said, that the correspondence is continued with great energy, and some considerable warmth.
[Baltimore E. Post.]
Extract of a Letter from Lancaster (Pennsylvania) to a gentleman in Richmond.
"The whole state of Pennsylvania is in a fermentation, on account of the proposition to call a convention and alter, or rather abolish , the present constitution—The proposition has partly received the sanction of the late legislature—so much so, that it will be the rallying point and the watch word at the general election in October next. We have also to elect a governor—The mother has deserted their form and father —M c Lean, and have placed in opposition to him, one Simon Snyder, the speaker of the late House of Representatives—He is a German, who was brought up to the trade of a tanner—as but in different education, and is in no way remarkable for genius or talents. He is, however, the advocate of all violent measures, and has popularity among the ignorant and the factious.
"The constitutional question being, in a great measure, implicated with the vote for governor, the majority of the federalists will (however disconsonant it may be with their feelings) conceive it necessary to vote for M c Lean, in preference to Snyder—the former being firmly attached to the constitution, the other a decided revolutionist.
"We have to decide a very important question indeed. It is, whether we shall be able to preserve a constitution which has for fifteen years insured us ample protection in our persons, property and political rights; or whether, bounding into the trackless field of dangerous experiment, we are to fill a sacrifice to the destructive fiends of anarchy. We hope, however, for the best, and at this time our hopes are very sanguine.
"The magnanimity of your late house of delegates in re-electing Mr. Shepard to the office of auditor of public accounts,
is spoken of here, among honest men, with much pleasure. In this state such a thing would be a phenomenon among recent political events. For any office in the gift of the legislature, the choice would be, the most profligate and unprincipled anarchist, in preference to the most virtuous and upright federalist.
"But our democrats here are very different from those of Virginia. You may travel a ten days journey in Pennsylvania, before you find a gentleman among the seal ; whereas in Virginia, if you happen to find violent political prejudices, you are apt to find candor and hospitality."
Extract of a letter from the city of Washington.
"Mr. Jefferson is not here, but I am authorised to say, and I use the express words, that "every member of the government, and every officer of it, is strongly in favour of the cause you espouse, and that Mr. Jefferson is no doubt in the same sentiment." I have not found one republican in favour of the convention. One of the administration told me, that Mr. Jefferson would be obliged to come forward and avow his opinion against the Jacobins. Pennsylvania in reases in agriculture, commerce and population, and yet desires a change!" [Freeman's Journal.]
From the Charleston Courier. LIEUTENANT SOMERS.*
As much as we lament the death of the late gallant Somers, it is, when we consider the most holy circumstances which attended it, much more so to be deplored. Had he fallen by the sword of the enemy, he would have found indeed a less heroic death, but one, which humanity would less regret, one, which would have left his friends more consolation, than the splendid page that shall be written for him in history. War was ever wrong, nevertheless, it must be suffered, until nations submit their cupidity to moral and natural law. If the customs which it sanctions leads to actions inconsistent with divine commandments, an individual thus misled, may in human judgment be absolved of crime, and his death alone be accounted as one of the atonements which God requires of man for the disobedience of his laws. Some slived like a christian; yet, when he contemplated the barbarity of the foe, and the disastrous consequences which would attend the survival of his enterprize, he embraced those principles countenanced by war, and died like an officer. If he yielded to the enthusiasm that seeks voluntary death, that rash courage which usurps the right of self-immolation, and that love of liberty which prefers death to slavery, it was because he thought them virtues, without which no one could be a hero, and devoid of which, he could not in the existing warfare, faithfully serve his country.
Over the lives of his brave associates, he however had not the delegated right of war, and we believe, it would be injustice to his memory not to believe, that he neither claimed nor exercised it. Somers, though desperately brave, was yet generous and humane. Sooner would he have declined the honour that he did accept, and have foregone the opportunity of acquiring glory, than commanded the lives of his men: sooner would he have committed solitary suicide, than carried along with him one unwilling comrade. No, no cloud like this obscures his glory, or hides the fame of his self-devoted companions—they too aspired, like their gallant leader, and with him shared in the commission of the deed.
Although in a moral view, we have disapproved of the principles that occasioned this sad catastrophe, we cannot suffer the worldly merit of it to be lessened by ascribing to mischance, what was the premeditated resolve of an invincible spirit. When the war against Tripoli commenced, Richard Somers, and the writer of this article were fellow officers. They had been together at school, parted as friends, and met again in friendly intercourse. Then it was that Somers asserted without vanity, or idle boasting, that "an officer before he goes out should make up his mind never to be taken alive; if, said he, my men will not agree to blow the vessel up , the dark or pistol shall end my life." The writer at that time believed Somers to be sincere in his declaration, because he
* Late Commander of one of the fire-ships which was voluntarily blown up by the crew, before Tripoli; who preferred this measure rather than fall into the hands of the Barbarians.
knew the hardihood of his nature, had witnessed the ardor with which he entered the juvenile list, of combat, to cope with superior size and strength, and beheld his intrepid obstinacy in the unmatched contest; and when he recollected, that in one of these youthful engagements, when overpowered and exhausted, Somers exclaimed, "strike on—I will never give out," he readily realises the hand that put the match to his fire-ship, and was blown up before the walls of Tripoli.
These are facts, that every one who enjoyed his intimacy will accredit; and if the more direct testimony of Capt. Preble be allowed its weight, we must believe that Richard Somers voluntarily perished; though religion and humanity forbid his example to be emulated.
Will be sold at public vendue, on Wednesday the 15th instant, at the late dwelling plantation of Capt. Jonathan Garard, dec'd, near Mill Creek, Berkeley County, the following Property, viz:
A NEGRO WENCH and her four Children, the oldest a Boy about thirteen years of age, two other Boys and a Girl, Horses, Cattle Sheep, Hogs, and Geese, a Waggon with Geers, Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, among which are a number of Feather Beds, with other articles too numerous to particularize. Nine months credit will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security. The sale will commence about nine o'clock.
JAMES STEPHENSON, Adm'r May 3, 1805.
WHEREAS the subscriber, in the month of March last, gave his note to a certain William Noland (in consideration for the purchase of a cow) for six dollars and eighty cents, payable the 22th of October, 1805, and the said cow having been bit by a mad dog previous to my purchasing her, in consequence of which she has died, I am therefore determined not to pay the said note unless compelled by law, and do hereby caution all persons from taking an assignment on it.
WILLIAM BENTLEY. Berkeley County, May 3, 1805.
WITH a view of promoting the general interests of Learning and Virtue in our country, at the same time that he is necessarily employed in superintending the education of his sons, the subscriber has just opened a Grammar School in Shepherd's-Town, where besides the Latin and Greek Languages, and some of the most useful Sciences, the elements of English Grammar will be carefully taught, and particular pains taken to enable the pupil to speak and write his native tongue with propriety and elegance. The price of tuition for the Learned Languages and science will be $20 per annum, for the English Grammar $16; one half of each session to be paid in advance.
MOSES HOGE. Shepherd's-Town, May 3, 1805.
Weaver's Reeds.
ALL kinds of Weaver's Reeds (made by that noted workman Christopher M c Alister) may be had at the following Stores, viz: at Philip Nadenbusch's in Martinsburg, at James & John Lane's, Selby & Cross's, and at Thomas Tople's in Shepherd's-Town, and at James Holland's in Winchester; they may also be had of the subscriber, near Flagg's mill, by the small or large quantity.
CHRISTOPHER M c ALISTER. Berkeley County, May 3, 1805.
The elegant full-bred Horse, CLYTO.
WILL stand this season at the stable of Mrs. Eckhart in Shepherd's-Town, Jefferson County, the three first days in each week; and the three last days in the week at the stable of James Anderson, in Martinsburg, at the low rate of 8 dollars the season, to be paid against the first of September next, but 6 dollars will be taken in lieu of the 8 if paid within the season, and 12 dollars for insurance, to be paid as soon as the mare is known to be with foal, disposing of the mare forfeits the money whether she is with foal or not. The season has commenced and will end the 1st of July. His colts meet with the approbation of the people generally, and are considered superior to any others in this county.
MACKY M c CULLOH. May 3, 1805.
PROPOSALS By J. D. DIETRICK, Bookseller, HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND, For Publishing by Subscription, THE FOLLOWING WORK, FOR WHICH HE HAS OBTAINED A COPY RIGHT.
District of Maryland to wit: Be it remembered, That on the twelfth day of March, in the twenty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Jacob D. Dietrick, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor in the words following, to wit:
THE NEW AMERICAN Clerk's Magazine, AND Complete Practical Conveyancer.
CONTAINING The most useful and necessary Precedents in Conveyancing, as settled and approved by the most eminent Conveyancers;
WITH Observations and References to the Laws, &c.
With a variety of other useful instruments of writing:
The whole of which are adapted to the use of the Citizens of the United States, and more particularly to those of the State of Maryland; under the following heads, viz:
Acquittances, Acknowledgments, Affreightment, Affidavits, Agreements, Annuity, Apprentices, Arbitration, Assignments, Awards, Bargains of Sale, Bills of Sale, Bonds, Bottomry, Contracts, Conditions, Covenants, Composition, Carpenter's Deeds, Distresses, Exchanges, Feoffments, Gifts, Grants, Indentures, Leases, Letters of Attorney, Letters of Licence, Mortgages, Obligations, Oaths, Partitions, Petitions, Promissory Notes, Receipts, Releases, Revocations, Sales, Surrenders, Settlements, Wills, &c. &c.
With Necessary Instructions and forms of Precedents,
For the use of Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Coroners and Constables, and of matters which relate to the duties of Executors and administrators in the settlement of the Estates of deceased persons; also of Guardians, &c. The whole selected from the Laws, and Draughts of actual practice.
BY A GENTLEMAN OF THE BAR."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors or proprietors of such Copies, during the times therein mentioned." PHIL: MOORE, Clk. D. C. Maryland.
TO THE PUBLIC. No book could be offered, which stands in less need of encomium and recommendation—The want of such a book as " The New American Clerk's Magazine, and Complete Practical Conveyancer " has been long and generally complained of, and is in innumerable instances severely felt by the people of the state of Maryland in particular.
With a view of facilitating the communication of information, necessary to the interest and happiness of the people, the above work was undertaken, and it is believed, has been executed in a manner that must be extensively useful; it is in considerable forwardness, and will be published in the course of this summer.
CONDITIONS.
 1. It shall be neatly and correctly printed in a handsome duodecimo volume, on excellent paper, and an elegant new type.  2. It will contain between three and four hundred pages.  3. It shall be elegantly bound and lettered.  4. The price to subscribers shall be one dollar and twenty-five cents, payable on delivery of the work.  5. Those who subscribe for, or obtain ten subscriptions, and account for the money, shall be entitled to one copy for their trouble. 
Subscriptions received by the publisher, and the different gentlemen who hold subscription papers.
Subscriptions received at this Office, and by Mr. William Somerville.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS. At the Office of the Intelligencer .

THE LOVER'S FAREWELL. ONCE more enchanting girl adieu! I must be gone while yet I may, Oft shall I weep and think on you; But here, I cannot—will not stay.  The sweet expression of that face, Forever shifting, yet the same; Oh! no—I dare not turn to trace, It melts my soul, it fires my frame.  Yet give me, give me, e'er I go, One little lock of those so blest, That lend your cheek a warmer glow, And on your white neck, love to rest.
Say, when to kindle soft delight, That hand has chanc'd with mine to meet, How could its thrilling touch excite, A sigh so short, and yet so sweet.  O stay—but no! it must not be, Adieu! enchanting girl adieu! Yet still methinks you frown on me, Or never should I fly from you.
Spring and Summer Goods.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store to the corner house lately occupied by Messrs. T. Smith & Co. where he has now opened and ready for sale, in addition to his former stock,  A Large and General Assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. Which will be sold unusually low for Cash or Country Produce.  JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, April 15, 1805.
Fresh Spring Goods.
The subscribers have just received from the City of Philadelphia, and are now opening an extensive assortment of
Fresh Fancy Goods,
Consisting of Calicoes, Chintzes, Dimities, Laced and Plain Cambric Muslins, L'eghorn, W Row and Chip Bonnets, Willow Plats, fashionable Crapes, Brants, fine Ribbons, Lustrings, Wreaths and artificial Flowers, and a quantity of elegant Damask Silk Shawls, &c. &c. They have also on hand Har-Iron, Castings, &c. &c. which they are selling uncommonly cheap for cash.  SELBY & CROW. Shepherd's-Town, April 19, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have just received and are now opening a variety of
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS.
Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
  Queen's Ware,  Glass Ware,    Hard Ware,  Sadlery & Cutlery.    They have also on hand.    Imperial,  French Brandy,    Hyson,  Sherry,    Hyson Skin,  Port & } Wines.    Souchong & } Bohea,  Lisbon, }    Country twilled } Bags,  Holland Gin,    Spinning Cotton,  N. E. Rum,    Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c.  Rye Whiskey, & Apple Brandy,  
All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved Country Produce. They are with much respect, the most obliged and humble servants
Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION, containing about 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises, near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior quality; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Bunker'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.
Doctor I. Price,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Martinsburg and the public generally, that he has commenced the practice of PHYSIC, SURGERY, &c. in this town. Having acquired a pretty general knowledge of the theory and practice of the above arts, he will thereby be enabled to do justice to his profession, and with great care and assiduous attention to business he will endeavour to render satisfaction to all those who may please to place confidence in him. Martinsburg, April 26, 1805.
Doctor Wilcox
HAVING recovered from a low languishing state of health, in which he declined the practice of Physic and Surgery, now informs whoever stands in need of his assistance, that he has resumed the said practice—and as all old Doctors generally as they decline practice put off the most disagreeable part, that is Surgery, (if they practice it) he has also done the same, and set several young Doctors to use the instruments of Surgery under his directions, which he then thought would be a public benefit, by leading the young Doctor into an experimental knowledge of operations, but now finds it has turned out a public injury, by inconsiderate people supposing the one that used the instruments of surgery, was the principal Doctor, altho' he performed only by particular directions, whereupon more dependance has been placed in the young and inexperienced, than was for the general good of those labouring under difficult cases—Therefore he now informs, that he will hereafter perform all operations himself, in cases where he advises the operation, or any other that he is required to do, but may be attended by as many Doctors as the patient chuses. He will do any kind of form of Writing, such as Wills, Deeds, Indentures, Articles of Agreement, Powers of Attorney, &c. Martinsburg, April 26, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber having declined the Mercantile business, now offers his property in Garrard's-Town (alias Middle-Town) Berkeley County, for rent; there are four half-acre lots, three of which corners on the main street and a 20 feet alley; on one is a good Dwelling House and stone Kitchen, with a good Spring of limestone water in the cellar, also a Wash and Smoke House, Barn, Stables, Corn House, &c. all in good repair; on one other Lot opposite is a large Garden and a convenient Granary on the corner; on the opposite side of the street is a Lot, on which is erected a large Store-House, Counting House and Ware-House, under one roof, with a large dry cellar, and every convenience necessary for a Merchant, which has been occupied as a Store for 18 years, and is equal to any stand in the district for doing an extensive business in the retail way, and is well worth the notice of any industrious man in that line. Possession will be given on the 20th of May next, or perhaps sooner if required. For terms apply to the subscriber at his residence adjoining said town.  WILLIAM WILSON. Prospect-Hill, April 26, 1805.
Will be exposed to public vendue, on Friday the 17th of May next, at the dwelling house of the subscriber living in Shepherd's-Town, a quantity of GOODS and Merchandise; also, a number of articles of Household Furniture, too tedious to enumerate.—Nine months credit will be given the purchasers (for all sums above three dollars) by entering into bond with approved security. The sale to commence at ten o'clock, when due attendance will be given by  BENJAMIN BOYDSTON. April 26, 1805.
N. B. ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, either by note or book account, are requested to make immediate payment.
Will be sold at public vendue, at the tavern of Cyrus Saunders in Charles-Town, on the second day of Jefferson May Court, which will be the 15th day of the month, five strong Wagon HORSES, on a credit of nine months, on bond and approved security being given.  JOSIAH FLAGG. April 26, 1805.
THE subscriber intending to remove from Martinsburg to his plantation on the main road leading to Winchester, 1 mile from the Yellow House, informs such of his customers as have left watches to be repaired with him, that such of them as are finished, will be left with Mr. John Hooper of Martinsburg, together with the bills for repairing; such as are not yet done, he will take with him (if approved of) and when finished return to the said Hooper. He will continue the Clock making and Watch repairing business at the place he is going to, and will thankfully receive any commands in the said line.
He will sell at public vendue, at his house in Martinsburg, on Monday the 6th of May next, a variety of Household Furniture, consisting of a Case of Drawers, Tables, Chairs, two Stoves, and a number of other articles too numerous to mention. He will also sell a good Mare, suitable for saddle or draft. Nine months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about ten o'clock.  REES BRANSON. April 26, 1805.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber living in Garrard's-Town, some time ago, an apprentice boy named James Thomas, for who's apprehension I will give the above reward.  EDWARD JENNINGS. April 26, 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
PURSUANT to a Deed of Trust executed to the subscriber by Van Rutherford, to secure the payment of a certain sum of money, in the said deed acknowledged to be due from him to Joseph Chambers, a certain Lot of Land in the town of Shepherd's-Town and County of Jefferson, known in the plan of said town by No. 129, on which there is a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, &c.—Also one Lot of Land in the town of Charles-Town and county aforesaid, known in the plan of said town by No. 16, on which there is a good Dwelling House and some out Houses.—Also one half of Lot No. 3, and one half of Lot No. 6, in said town of Charles-Town. The abovenmentioned Lot in Shepherd's-Town, with its appurtenances, will be set up for sale, on the premises, to the highest bidder for ready money, on Friday the 17th day of May next, those in Charles-Town on the day following, to wit, the 18th May next, the sale to commence at 12 o'clock each day.  MATTHEW RANSONE,  Trustee. April 12, 1805.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the Plantation whereon he now lives, situate on Back Creek, Berkeley County, 7 miles from Martinsburg and 18 from Bath, containing 333 acres of good strong Limestone Land, well watered, with at least 7 springs—150 acres are cleared and well enclosed, 8 acres of Meadow are made, and more Meadow land; the remainder of the tract is well covered with fine timber.—On the premises are a convenient Dwelling House, newly finished, Kitchen, a large Barn, Distillery, Fulling Mill, and some out houses, with a number of Fruit trees.—There is a good mill-seat, with a sufficiency of water, on this tract. He will also sell one other tract of Land, situate on the river Potomak, near Richardson's Ferry, containing 102 acres, 40 of which are cleared, the greater part river bottom, the remainder of the Land is well timbered, and has a large sugar-camp on it—a small House is now built, and logs ready for raising a larger one. For terms apply to the subscriber.  WILLIAM SNODGRASS. Back Creek, June 22, 1804.
FOR HIRE, TWO
Negro Girls,
One about fifteen and the other sixteen years old; they have both been accustomed to house-work, and one has for some time past been a cook. An employer in the country would be preferred. Inquire of the Printer. January 11, 1805. (wtf)
REMOVAL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has removed his store to the corner stone house near the Court-House, formerly occupied by E. Beeson & Sons, and lately by Mr. Jeremiah Evans, where he has on hand a large assortment of  Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors, &c.
in addition to which he has just received, a very large and well-selected assortment of  Bar-Iron, Plow-Irons, &c. Also—a quantity of Weaver's REEDS, of all sizes.  THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, April 5, 1805.
Fresh Spring Goods.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they are now opening an extensive and complete assortment of FRESH Spring GOODS, of every description, which they are selling cheap.  JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, April 5, 1805.
NOTICE.
AS guardian for Robert Lyle, sundry obligations (given for property purchased at the sale of the estate of Robert Lyle, dec.) have come into my hands, which, if not paid before the 10th day of May next, will be put into the hands of an attorney for collection.  JAMES CAMPBELL, Guardian. Middle-Creek, March 22, 1805.
HOTSPUR,
Will stand at my stable this Season to cover mares at four dollars the season, the money to be paid on the 15th of October next; seven dollars to insure a colt, the money to be paid when the mare is known to be with foal, and one dollar and an half the single cover, the money paid down. Good clover pasture will be furnished for mares that come from distant places, at 25 cents per week, but I will not be responsible for accidents or escapes. Hotspur is a fine bay, with a black stripe from his mane to his tail, sixteen and an half hands high, with bone in proportion, five years old the 19th day of this month. He was got by the Æsopus ball, purchased for, between five and six hundred dollars, in Maryland, by Mr. James Foreman—his dam was purchased by me, for two hundred dollars of James Moore, who told me, she was got by Hotspur, imported by Col. Clarke in Pennsylvania, and was a mixture of the Hunter and Dray breeds. No horses are more useful to the inhabitants of this valley, than those who combine strength and activity together.  W. PENDLETON. April 19, 1805.
N. B. The season has commenced, and will continue till the last of June. W. P.
A LARGE QUANTITY OF FRESH
Clover Seed
for sale, by  JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, March 29, 1805.
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