Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1806-11-28 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 22 of Volume VIII.]
FRIDAY, November 24, 1806.
[WHEEL No. 399.]
TAKE NOTICE
ALL persons indebted to Doctor Edward Conrad, late of Martinsburg, are informed, that their accounts are left with the subscriber for collection, and are requested to close them immediately.
PHILIP P. WILSON. Martinsburg, November 21, 1806.
Will be Sold
On Monday the 19th day of December next, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for Cash, TWO LOTS in the town of Smithfield, Jefferson County, situate on the west side of the New street. No. 1, is adjoining Joseph Jones, George Fry, and others, on which there is erected a Dwelling House, a valuable Distillery, &c. with a never-failing stream of water running through said Lot: the said Lot, &c. being conveyed to the subscriber in trust to secure debts due from Jacob Krick, to John Endley.
MOSES SMITH, Trustee. November 21, 1806.
Berkeley County.
October Court, 1806.
Mary Wilcox, Plaintiff.
against
Robert Wilcox, Walter Turner and John Robinson, Def'ts.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Robert Wilcox and Walter Turner, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by her Counsel, it is ordered, that said Robert Wilcox and Walter Turner do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in January next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-house of the said County.
A Copy. True.
DAVID HUNTER, & S.C.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Angus M'Donald, (of Hampshire County) deceased, are again requested to bring them forward, that arrangements may be made for payment—otherwise they may be excluded by law from the benefit of said estate.
DANIEL FETTER, Adm'r. Old Town, Maryland, } November 1, 1806. }
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD
STRAYED or stolen from the plantation of the subscriber, near the mouth of Back Creek, Berkeley County, state of Virginia, on the 29th of October last, a White Mare, 5 years old, near 16 hands high, her mane hangs on the left side.—Any person who will take up said mare and thief, shall have the above reward, and for the mare alone, ten dollars, and no questions will be asked.
WILLIAM RUNNER.
November 7, 1806.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE Tract of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley, containing 423 acres, adjoining the lands of James Campbell, Esq. John Gray, Asa Fletcher and David Rippy.—There is on said Farm about 100 acres of cleared land, 45 of which is good Meadow, and 30 more may be made: The up-land is well-timbered and of a good quality; there is a good well, and several never-failing springs, on the premises. As it is presumed no person will purchase without viewing the land, the terms of sale will then be made known, by applying to William Ghenoweth, near Garrard's Town.
JOSEPH GHENOWETH.
November 14, 1806.
THE subscriber offers his sincere thanks to all those who have been pleased to favour him with their custom since his commencement in business, and assures them that he is determined to merit a continuance of their patronage.
He has just received a neat and general assortment of
GOODS,
Suited to the present and approaching season,
which he will patiently retail at as low rates as any other person.
AMONG HIS LATE PURCHASES ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
Elegant Tabby Velvet Vest-Shapes, Gentlemen's Gloves, (Lamb's wool) Leno Muslin Shawls, Cambric Muslins well assorted, and uncommonly low, Extra Long Silk Gloves, all colours, Leghorn and Chip Bonnets, trimmed, Superfine Brown Coating, &c. &c. &c.
He will keep a constant supply of Bell's CROCKS, JARS, &c.
Highest price given for RYE, CORN, OATS, &c.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, October 31, 1806.
CUT NAIL
Manufactory.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he now has a MACHINE in operation, in the town of Martinsburg, for the purpose of cutting Nails of all sizes. He will dispose of them at a lower price than they are retained in any store in this country, and suggests that they shall be quite as good: He will always keep on hand a quantity of Hammered Nails also. He has been at considerable expense in obtaining the above Machine, and he hopes all who are friends to house manufactures, and who wish to buy their Nails low, will encourage him.
He will take country produce, at cash prices, in exchange for Nails.
JOHN GUSEMAN.
October 31, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber for the services of his Horse
CLYTO,
last season, are requested to make immediate payment, as it is impossible for him to wait much longer.
WILLIAM BENTLEY.
October 31, 1806.
CHEAP FALL and WINTER
GOODS.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening, a handsome assortment of GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season, which have been purchased at very reduced prices, and selected with care from the latest arrivals; he can therefore recommend them to his friends, and all those who wish to purchase goods on reasonable terms, as they will be sold unusually low for cash or approved of country produce.
THOMAS C. SMITH.
Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton RAGS.
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
For Sale,
The VERY ELIGIBLE STAND for Business,
The House and Lot,
late the property of Jeremiah Evans, and now under rent to Levi Price, at 150 dollars per annum. For terms apply to
THOMAS C. SMITH,
Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
A FARM TO SELL OR RENT.
THE subscriber wishes either to sell or rent a valuable FARM—It is situated in Hampshire County, at the junction of the Great Cacapon and Potomac Rivers, and about three miles from Berkeley Springs—It was lately the property of Cornelius Ferris, Esq. and is at present occupied by him. The tract contains 267 acres, a considerable part of which is cleared, and in good order for cultivation—There is upon the premises, a very good dwelling-house, as likewise a barn, and all other buildings necessary or convenient for a farm. The land, from its situation between the two rivers, and in a great measure surrounded by them, is of a most excellent quality. As it is remote from any other land belonging to the subscriber, he would prefer selling it; and his price is six pounds per acre—But if he cannot sell, he will rent it at the rate of 75 pounds per annum, for any term, not exceeding ten years,—and in either case, possession will be given the first day of December next, with the liberty of sowing a crop this fall—If any person, having viewed the premises, should wish to purchase, or to lease, upon these terms, he will please to apply to the subscriber who resides in Shenandoah County.
THOMAS ALLEN, sen.
September 5, 1806.
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared; the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never-failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomac river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate limestone quality; and is situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomac river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 15 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
April 12, 1806.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by
KENNEDY & RAGAN.
Hagerstown, June 5, 1806. [17]
THE Subscribers for the support of a Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the county of Berkeley, are hereby respectfully notified, that one moiety of their subscriptions will become due on the 6th of this present month, when it is hoped they will be prepared to discharge the same. Those gentlemen, in whose hands subscription papers were placed, are appointed to collect them, and are requested to use diligence in their several districts.
W. PENDLETON.
October 3, 1806.
The following BLANKS, printed with new and elegant type, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 28th inst. at the plantation of Jacob Vanmetre, deceased, all the personal property of the said deceased consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, some Farming implements, a number of Horses, Milch Cows, Sheep, and prime fat Hogs—a quantity of Wheat, Rye, and Corn—Grain in the ground, and a number of other articles. Nine months credit will be allowed, on giving bond with approved security.—The sale will begin about nine o'clock. ISAAC VANMETRE, Ex'r. ISABELLA VANMETRE, Ex'r. November 14, 1806.
Night School.
NIGHT SCHOOL has commenced in the Stone School-House in this town. Those who wish to become scholars will please apply immediately.
JAMES MAXWELL.
Martinsburg, November 7, 1806.
ON the night of the 30th of October, 1806, was taken from the pasture of the subscriber, living near Martinsburg, Berkeley County Virginia, a likely chestnut-corsel HORSE, about fifteen hands high, four years old last spring, a little white on each hind foot, his mane partly cut on the right side, a middling long dock, with the hair of his tail a little twirled. Any person, or persons, who shall apprehend the thief, so that he shall be justly prosecuted according to law, shall, for so doing, receive a reward of forty dollars; or, on giving information of said horse, so that the subscriber shall get him again, shall receive a reward of five dollars, exclusive of all reasonable charges.
GEORGE TABB.
November 7, 1806.
Charleston, Oct. 23, 1806.
Shortly after Louisiana had been surrendered to the Americans, M. Castillion, President of the Corporation of the Church of St. Louis, in New Orleans, addressed a letter to Portalis, the French minister of religious affairs, in which he stated, that considerable schisms had taken place in the church, since the change of government; and requesting such relief as could be afforded by the Emperor of the French, in restoring order, and placing the affairs of the church in their former state. A gentleman from New Orleans has favoured us with a copy of the answer of Portalis, which was received a short time since.—It excited considerable interest in New Orleans.—
Paris, 24th of June, 1806.
The Minister of Religious Affairs, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor, to Mr. Castillion, President of the Corporation of the Church of St. Louis, in New Orleans, (Louisiana.)
I had the honour, Sir, of announcing to you, by my letter of the 29th of March last, that I had laid before his majesty, the state of tumult and schism, in which the church of New Orleans had been placed during the vacancy of the episcopal see.
The emperor, whose solicitude embraces every object which can be productive of good, as well as anxious to arrest the progress of evil, still bearing in mind that you were once Frenchmen, has expressly directed me to urge the Holy See, to adopt the most strenuous measures to repress the dissensions which have broken out amongst you. His Majesty this day ordered me to apprise you that in consideration of his high recommendation, his Holiness has vested in the Bishop of Baltimore, the necessary powers of administering provisionally, and during the vacancy of the See, on the affairs of the church of New Orleans; and that this Prelate has been enjoined to offer some Candidates, amongst whom a new Bishop may be chosen, provided the government of the United States does not object to the election. His Majesty has further expressly charged me, to assure you of the unceasing regard he

entertain for the inhabitants of Louisiana; and the interest he takes in the support of all their religious rights amongst the most prominent of which is the preservation of an Episcopal See in your city. He will, at the same time, that I should recommend a special manner, your interest to the President of the United States.
Thel happy, Sir, in being authorized to give you assurances of the utmost protection of his Majesty; and tender you the homage of my highest consideration.
(Signed) PORTALIS.
NEW YORK, Nov. 17.
The following gentlemen came up last evening from the Hook, in the pilot boat Thorn , passengers in the ship New Guide , capt. Hull, in 48 days from Liverpool, viz. Messrs. Cuming, Hay, Walker, Shephard, Buckley, and Hadden. They inform the editors of this Gazette, that the New Guide sailed from Liverpool the 20th September, at which time there was no prospect of peace; although lord Lauderdale had not yet returned. Lord Hawick had been appointed secretary for foreign affairs, in the place of Mr. Fox. Mr. T. Grenville had succeeded lord Hawick as first lord of the admiralty; and lord Sidmouth and others had resigned and were appointed to fill other vacancies in the administration. There are London papers on board as late as the 26th September.
The news from the continent, by this arrival, is not so late as before received. It was the prevailing opinion at Paris, on the 25th of September, and at Nantz on the 1st of October, that there would be no peace with England; and that the whole of Europe would immediately be again involved in a war.
It was whispered, in confidential circles at Paris, that Bonaparte had determined to compliment the queen of Etruria, with the kingdom of Portugal.
On the 14th of September, Jerome Bonaparte, with much pomp and parade, and amidst the shouts of a Parisian mob, was treated a prince of the empire.
One of the French papers, by the ship Richard , (the Publiciste) inserts a letter from Hamburg, of the 12th of September, containing, among others, the following remarks:
"When the king of Sweden makes manifestoes, or preparations for war against France, Europe is quiet; not a town looks upon itself as in danger.
"When Prussia arms, and appears to defy France, one is astonished—one is apprehensive of the storm which she draws upon the north of Germany.—Prussia arms.—What are her grievances?—What are her hopes? It is easier to find the grievances which the French government has had against that power, and wrongs it has pardoned.—The whole regret of the French generals at the battle of Austerlitz, was, that the Prussians were not engaged in it.—What must not the king of Prussia have feared at that time?—His grand uncle, Frederick II, had not been provoked so much as the emperor Napoleon, when in lowering the power of Saxony, he said,
"I shall find in the elector's palace the treaty which binds him against me."
"In fact he did find it there; but Napoleon, did not condescend to go and examine the archives of Berlin; yet by undertaking an expedition, then, and even at THIS DAY SO EASY, he would have satisfied the deep resentment of the two powers whom he had vanquished, as much as the warlike wishes of his army; and that sentiment which governs heroes, indignation against perfidy!—Napoleon saved the states, and even the honor of the king of Prussia.—Prussia did not expiate the criminal and mercenary policy of Baron Hardenberg.—Napoleon keeps rewards in store for frankness and fidelity.—To these titles Prussia has no great claims.—But he grants no premiums for the detestable principles which the English government has endeavoured to extend.—Here (Hamburg) the utmost apprehensions are entertained. We tremble for the north of Germany. The only hope we have in the known wisdom of some sovereigns."
From a London Paper.
DREADFUL CATASTROPHE.
Accounts have been received of a most terrible accident having happened at Malta. On the 18th July (some of the letters say on the 15th) a magazine containing nearly 400 barrels of gunpow-
der, and a number of shells, grenades, and other combustibles, blew up, and caused incredible mischief. Upwards of 1400 inhabitants are reported to have been killed, or dreadfully mangled, a number of houses were destroyed, and some damage done to the ships in the harbor. the following is a copy of one of the letters that have been received:
Malta, July 18th.— Private Letter.
"I how come to relate to you an event of the most melancholy description, almost unparalleled in regard to the dreadful and miserable consequences. It happened this morning. A magazine took fire, and blew up with an explosion scarcely ever known to be equalled; by it 370 barrels of gun powder, and above 1600 shells and grenades were blown up. Such an immense quantity as 40,000 lbs. of gun powder must occasion the most dreadful havoc and destruction. The houses adjacent in every direction were blown immediately into ruins—and how shocking it was to the inhabitants you may easily conceive, as there was no chance of escaping. The buildings are all of stone of an immense thickness. It is calculated that one thousand persons have either perished, or are dreadfully maimed. The principal sufferers are the Maltese, who chiefly lived near the place. One man has lost his wife and six children—others nearly the same; and whole families are buried together. Those who escaped momentary death are shocking disfigured and maimed, and crawling about in a miserable condition.—Fourteen artillery-men, who were in the magazine, were of course blown to atoms. The band of a regiment (the 59th) were just playing "God save the King" near the place—two men were killed on the spot—the whole remainder were much wounded. The guards on duty were killed.—The magazine is situated on the side of the water, opposite to the city of Valetta, it is called Barakka. Stones were thrown over to us, some to the distance of two miles. It was situated close to the water side, and the bed of the sea was so shook by it, that it rose up and overflowed the banks.
Two vessels (small ones) were sunk. Immense stones were thrown up, which fell into the sea and river; others on the ships and rigging; one I saw, which fell on a vessel just arrived, weighed an hundred weight.
The guardship, the Macquarie out of war, was moored some distance from the disastrous place; but a stone fell on the quarter deck, and broke the thigh of the gunner, who had lately arrived. A Mr Woodhouse here, who with his brother, has a great wine-making concern in Sicily, has lost 250 pipes of it, worth nearly 7000l.—They were at some little distance from the place, but the shock was so great that the casks burst. In short, it is a scene of misery which no language can describe. The churches are filled with the dead. A friend of mine, just come from the ruins, says that he was walking over them, when he lighted on the head of a woman. Her whole body was crushed flat, and although it is only a few hours since the general calamity took place; her body, owing to the intense heat, was entirely putrified.—Nothing farther has as yet been ascertained.
It is supposed, however, that the men were employed in cutting away the fuses from the shells, or doing something like that, when by some means a spark arose. The merchants here have begun a subscription of twenty pounds each, for the relief of the poor sufferers. A whole town, I may say, is destroyed.
The accident happened this morning about a quarter past 6 o'clock. They say there are now buried in the ruins, one thousand barrels of gun powder that are in danger; but I trust in God it is untrue, for were that blown up, it would bring all Malta in ruins. May the Almighty avert such another disaster.
DISTURBANCES IN HAYTI.
A letter from Alexandria, dated on Thursday last, states, that information had been received of a change having taken place in the government of Hayti. The particulars which led to this revolution in the Black empire, are not stated. As far as we can learn, it appears, that Fort Dauphin, not being in a great state of preparation, was attacked by a party of Spaniards who took possession of the place, and put the inhabitants to death. Intelligence of this event first reached the ears of Christophe, Dessalines's principal general.—He immediately dispatched a messenger with the news to the Emperor, and followed himself with all possible expedition. On arriving at the palace, Christophe was in-
stantly received an audience with the Emperor. In this dilemma, he determined, without the counsel of the Emperor, to march to the relief of Fort Dauphin. He had hardly reached this place when he was overtaken by Dessalines, when a scene of great rage and violence ensued.
Two Generals, La Bravos and Capace, were instantly ordered to be shot. In the confusion which followed, Dessalines received a deadly shot, from whose hand is not understood. Christophe, it is added, was declared Emperor.
The Alexandria papers of Friday and Saturday are silent on the above subject, a circumstance which considerably diminishes the credibility of the report. We are informed, that both Capace and Bravos, were the distinguished favorites of Dessalines, and had received of him every mark of distinction and confidence. It is therefore probable, if the report be true, that they were sacrificed in one of the moments of savage ferocity to which this inexorable tyrant was liable.
[Phil. Gaz.]
The Trinidad Weekly Courant , after noticing the capture of Buenos Ayres, thus remarks:
The treasure found was immense, and his majesty's ship Narcissus was sent home with the dispatches, and two millions of dollars on account of the captors. Every subaltern officer would share, at least, two thousand pounds sterling, besides his proportion of the public stores.
Thus has one of the most important possessions of Spain in America surrendered to his majesty's arms, we may say without bloodshed. The treasure of the crown, in specie and other valuable effects, is represented as being immense, and the reward of our gallant soldiers and sailors will not be confined to the honor of the achievement.
In a political and commercial point of view, the importance of this conquest is invaluable. The Rio de la Plata, on the south bank of which Buenos Ayres stands, is navigable for hundreds of leagues for small craft, into the heart of the kingdom of Paraguay, which bounds the river on the north and east, while, on the south and west, it waters the extensive province of Tucuman, a country that for health and fertility is not exceeded in the world. The capital of this province is Potosi, the riches of whose mines is proverbial. It is distant from Buenos Ayres about 300 leagues, but the road is good and level, and horses are to be found on the plains of Buenos Ayres in sufficient numbers to mount all the cavalry of Europe. The treasure from Potosi is conveyed on mules' backs to Buenos Ayres, in packages fitted for the purpose, and there shipped for Europe; and, on all occasions, when the season of the year to pass Cape Horn is unfavorable, or danger of enemies, and the exigencies of the state require the assistance of Peru, the treasures from Lima are conveyed in the same manner over the Andes, deposited at Potosi, and brought by the king's arreteros, or muleteers, thence to Buenos Ayres; so that we may consider this port as the key of the treasury of Peru, in like manner as the Havanna is the key of that of Mexico.
As Bonaparte has divided and subdivided the continent of Europe into kingdoms and principalities, and created kings and princes at his own contemplation, may we not also, be indulged in the sports of fancy by making a few of our own choice, who are royalists by profession . We have an extensive royal family to provide for, and here is an ample field of speculation for a western empire. A revolution in the Spanish and Portuguese European governments appears at hand, and we have every reason to suppose the removal of the royal family of Portugal to St. Salvador, the capital of Brazil, is determined on; hence the expedition of lord St. Vincent's and general Simcoe, with a suitable force, has gone to Lisbon. Should this event take place, it is our business to deprive Bonaparte of the dominions of Spain in America, and of the riches that immense country has hitherto furnished to its government. A fair opportunity now offers—we have the road of Peru open to us; Potosi may be considered as already in our possession—Chili is in our rear, and only separated from us by the Cordeliers. A well concerted attack on La Vera Cruz, to put us in possession of Mexico; and on Carthagena, to enter the kingdom of Grenada, would, by one great and combined effort, deliver all South-America from the domination of Spain, and open to Great-Britain a source of wealth and commerce hitherto unknown in the annals of the whole world. Let his majesty's ministers look to it—
the spirit of the people is with us—they abhor French doctrines and principles, and now is the time to make a stroke that will change the face of the commercial globe.
The Fortitude has brought the first division of the Chinese emigrants, 300 in number, mechanics and artisans, all very orderly industrious people; and we hear it is the intention to give every sort of protection and encouragement to this valuable class of laborers, who, by proper attention and treatment on the part of the inhabitants, will prove a source of riches to the colony, that at present we have not even suspicion of.
MARTINSBURG, November 28.
The following affectionate VALETE to the students of Schenectady College forms the close of an address of President Nort. It is interesting and pathetic, and must have touched the feelings of children and parents.
"It was a noble spectacle, amidst the flames that were consuming Troy, and while the multitude were intent only on rescuing their paltry treasures, to see the dutiful Aeneas bearing on his shoulder the venerable Anchises, his aged father, to a place of safety. But ah! how rare such examples of filial piety! My God!—the blood freezes in the veins at the thought of the ingratitude of children! Spirits of my sainted parents! could I recal the hours when it was in my power to honour you, how different should be my conduct! Ah! were not the dead unmindful of the reverence the living pay them, I would disturb the silence of your tombs with nightly orisons, and bethew the urn which contains your ashes with perpetual tears!
"It is within your power to prevent the bitterness of such regrets. But I must arrest the current of my feelings.—Your future usefulness, your eternal salvation, constitute a motive, so vast, so solemn, that were I to yield to its overwhelming influence, I should protest the hour of separation, and fill up with counsel and admonition the declining day.
"I shall address you no more, I shall meet with you no more, till, having past the solemnities of death, I meet you in eternity. So spend the intervening period, I adjure you, that, that meeting may be joyous, and the immortality which shall follow it splendid as the grace of that GOD is free, to whom surrendering my charge, I now commit you. Leaving you this counsel, I bid you an affectionate and final FAREWELL."
Jerome Bonaparte, it seems is married to the daughter of the duke of Württemberg, one of Bonaparte's new kings. This princess is a step-daughter of the princess royal of England, eldest daughter of the present king. There is therefore an alliance between the royal families of England and France.
Captain Nelson, who arrived at Charleston on the 29th ult. in 14 days from Havanna, informs, that a few days before he sailed, a Spanish packet arrived at Trinidad, (Cuba) in 30 days from Old Spain. Letters by this arrival were received at Havanna, stating, that East and West Florida had been ceded by Spain to France, and by France to the United States. It was also stated, that the island of Cuba had been ceded by Spain to France, in consequence of Bonaparte's agreeing to reinstate the King of Naples on his throne. Knowing as we do, that a donceur of two millions has been dispatched to France, to pave the way in a negotiation for the Floridas, we think the first part of this article very likely to be correct—but that Bonaparte should consent to take down his brother Joseph from the throne of Naples, so shortly after having elevated him to that dignity, for the purpose of reinstating its lawful Sovereign, is very doubtful. [Courier]
In reviewing the intelligence lately received from Europe, we are naturally led to an enquiry into the causes, that have produced such rapid and unexpected changes in the policy of the continental powers. Among those occurrences, the Confederation of the Rhine, as it is termed, or, in other words, the attempt of the emperor Napoleon, to reduce the minor states of Germany to immediate, and the greater powers of the continent, to eventual dependence on France, presents itself as the most influential cause.
In the arrangements of this system, disclosed at the very moment while her Minister was negotiating a treaty with France, Russia beheld herself excluded from the connexions, and deprived of

the influence, which she had hitherto maintained in the affairs of continental Europe—She beheld the government of France consolidating its vast acquisitions, and preparing means to extend them, which would be irresistible—and which would not only extinguish the political confederation of Russia among the powers of Europe, but might dangerously affect her empire and its dependencies.
In such a crisis there was no option of conduct; the emperor Alexander appears to have taken council from his courage, and to have firmly decided on an immediate rupture with France. And, judging from the appeal of that government, in the publication of the minister D'Oubril's powers, it would seem that every hope of accommodation has been precluded.
Prussia, who has long styled herself the preponderating member of the Germanic Body, could not fail to perceive, however, she might affect to dissemble, that with the completion of the federative system, not only her preponderance but her independence must cease—and that, from being the instrument, she was destined to become the vassal and victim of imperial France—in the depending negotiation between France and Great-Britain she saw that her new accession of Hanover, the price of her acquiescence in the views of Napoleon, would be instantly sacrificed, and that other cessions, comprising the whole of East Friesland and Embden, were required to the further aggrandizement of France—she must therefore have felt, even more forcibly than the Russian Emperor the reasoning which decided that monarch, at every hazard, to renew the contest. To such reasoning only can we ascribe her accommodation with Sweden, and her preparations for war.
Sweden, whose monarch, with an ardor worthy of his warlike ancestors, has asserted the dignity of his crown and the rights of his people, requires no incentive to persevere in the present course of policy—pursuing that course, she has compromised her difference with Prussia, and will readily accede to the new Confederacy of the Northern Powers—to which
Denmark, Saxony, and Hesse, influenced by the policy of connexion or of interest, must be expected to become parties.
Austria, not yet recovered from the shock which she sustained in the late campaign, may continue to preserve appearances with France, and, for a time, to sustain from hostility—but, under all the circumstances which govern her choice, it is not to be presumed that, on a renewal of the war by the other powers, she will forego the first occasion of regaining her influence, and avenging the wrongs she has suffered—nor is she so much depressed as not to be a most formidable auxiliary should events decide her to join the confederacy against France—neither is it improbable that her expected co-operation is among the motives to its formation.
That Great-Britain will eagerly avail herself of such an opportunity to continue the War, no one will doubt, who has either adverted to her inclination, manifested in the undeviating policy of her cabinet, or to her interest as it regards her relations with Russia, and the other confederating powers. To withdraw from the contest at such a moment would close her influence for ever on the continent of Europe.
Hence there is every reason to conclude that a war more destructive than has heretofore been waged, will immediately take place in Europe—for, it is not to be expected, that the emperor Napoleon, invested with the absolute power of a military government, and commanding the resources of France, Spain, Italy, Holland, and their extensive dependencies, will concede a single pretension to the Confederacy, whatever appearance it may assume, or however formidable it may threaten to become. [Political Register.]
• The following are the remarkable words, with which this Heroic Prince closes an address to the States of Pomerania, and which we translate from a Paris paper of the 1st September.
“May I behold Germany, my second country, regain that consideration, to which the esteem, which she merits, and age of glory give her such incontestible claims!”
From the Richmond Enquirer. COLONEL AARON BURR.—Our attention has been of late much excited by the publications which have appeared in the paper called the Western World: Plots and conspiracies of various kinds,
have been announced in terms of such seriousness, connected with details, which wear the appearance of probability. Among others who have been denounced, we have lately noticed the name of Aaron Burr, Esquire, late Vice President of the United States.
It has been long the custom of many American writers, and publishers, to treat the name, character and conduct of Colonel Burr with suspicion, accusation and contempt. He has been accused and denounced, as a foe to his country, to its government, and to the civil liberties of mankind; and so long and so frequently have such things been published, that no reader can be surprised to find some new accusation or charge against this distinguished character.
Under such circumstances, the name of Col. Burr has been announced as a conspirator, for the purpose of effecting a revolution, in the Western settlements and states of the union; the object of which would be to establish a separate government or empire beyond the Alleghany mountains—and so far have these accusations been carried, that many collateral facts, of seeming importance, have been referred to and relied upon. One of these facts related to the employment of many young men of talents and distinction, who have engaged in some secret project, which they either will not, or cannot, explain. Another relates to the building, or contracting for, a number of boats, such as seemed useful only in a military project. A third relates to the great resources in money which Col. Burr has lately obtained, either by drafts upon merchants in Kentucky, or by his own drafts upon merchants of New York and Philadelphia.
To all those who were weak enough to imagine that Col. Burr could be so great a fool as to attempt such a revolution, as that which has been alluded to, these and some other matters of smaller import appeared to be strong proofs of a conspiracy. And as it had long been the fashion to accuse, and to criminate him according to the fears, hatred, or malignity of each writer; so it happened, from these causes, that Col. Burr has been treated with as little respect, as if he had been a public outlaw.
In one of the western papers, it is said that Col. Burr has lately been at the house of Colonel Charles Lynch, in Kentucky, where he remained several days; that Lynch, some time ago had purchased an interest in the claim of Baron Bastrop to thirty miles square of land in Louisiana, which the Spanish government had granted to him; that Bastrop was bound to settle a considerable number of families thereon, as one of the conditions of the grant.
Here then the whole mystery is unfolded. Bastrop, being unable to fulfil his contract, has sold or confederated with Lynch; Lynch has either sold or confederated with Burr; Burr has sold or confederated with other persons, who have sufficient cash capitals to make the necessary settlements.
Having made these arrangements, it was natural for Col. Burr to engage young men of talents and enterprize, not only to become settlers, but also to promote the general purposes of the plain. Young men of this description have been employed; and because the wise ones could not discern wherefore, they have thought fit to say, that the purposes were treasonable, and that Col. Burr was not only the author but the great machine, upon which all the minor parts of this supposed treachery and conspiracy, would or did depend.
After having mentioned this part of the project, the next thing necessary was, to provide suitable boats, not merely such as would do to go down the Ohio and Mississippi; but such as would be useful in other purposes, and at the same time to afford the means of annoyance, if interrupted by Indians, or plunderers. Boats of this description have also been provided.
Men and boats being thus engaged, there then would want nothing but money, or those articles of necessity which money would produce. According to the accounts which are published, it seems that Col. Burr has provided funds equal to $300,000. Now if all these things be true, what are the results?—Plainly and simply these:
Col. Aaron Burr, a man of great talents and enterprize, who has had many causes to be dissatisfied with the eastern parts of the United States, has determined to withdraw and settle in Louisiana. He has purchased, or otherwise obtained the controul over large tracts of valuable unsettled lands, and has employed persons to superintend the settlement of farmers in those lands. These farmers have been or will be obtained from the
Eastern States, and of course must pass down the Ohio by water, to go to the lands in question. He has provided proper boats to remove these settlers and their families, and has also provided sufficient resources in money and other articles to promote and execute the intended settlement.
All these things being connected with the name of Burr, have induced some persons to publish, and many more to believe, that the whole was neither more nor less than an organized conspiracy for the purpose of separating the Western from the Eastern States; that Col. Burr was the organ and author of that great project; and that he had been urged to this act of superlative weakness or rather madness by motives of ambition or revenge.
These observations are not predicated upon conjecture. There are some facts known to the writer, which induce him seriously to submit these reflections to public notice. As a very little time will explain the whole mystery, if there be a mystery, or if there be any thing more intended than has been here in suggested, so therefore it will not be proper or availing, at this time, to add other conjectures.
It will afford so the writer much satisfaction, to find not only, that so great a calamity as the dismemberment of the United States is not contemplated by any one, but very particularly indeed, will it gratify him, to find that one of such rare talents as those of Colonel Aaron Burr has not sullied the future which is due to his name, and to such exalted endowments, by designs which could not fail to embitter the latter days of his life, and to consign his name and his fame to execration and infamy.
A friend of the Union and of Truth.
VACCINATION.
EARNESTLY RECOMMENDED.
A letter from Copenhagen, dated April 27th says the King has received with great satisfaction the last report of the commission for the vaccine inoculation, and at the same time resolved that their labors should be continued. He has given orders also that the Clergy at Baptisms and on other proper occasions should recommend to parents to have their children inoculated, and that all medical men when they establish themselves in business, shall enter into an engagement to promote vaccination as much as possible. According to a general estimate made in the report, 480 pieces of glass with Vaccine matter have in the course of last year been distributed, namely, 230 to different places in Denmark; 117 to Norway, 39 to the Duchies, 30 to Iceland, 30 to Greenland, 4 to China; 8 to the East Indies and the rest to Sweden. In Copenhagen during the last year, 1007 persons were inoculated, and in the whole kingdom 7,985, making altogether a total of 22,966 inoculated, in the three last years since the introduction of the practice. An example worthy of imitation in the United States.
BENEVOLUS.
The two victories gained at the same time by sea and land, enriched the European empire of fashion with two articles. The English ladies wear the Troilulus , in honor of the brilliant victory which will long secure the trident to their country, while those of France purchase with avidity the new silk stuff called Austerlitz .
New Goods.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received their assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS.
consisting of
Cloths, Costings, Casimeres, Flannels, &c. together with Hard-ware, Saddlery, Queens and Glass-ware, and a very extensive assortment of Groceries, &c. all of which they offer for sale at very reduced prices for cash or approved Country Produce.
They take this opportunity of returning their sincere thanks to their friends and the public, for former favours, and hope by punctual attention to business, with a desire to please, to merit and receive a continuation of their custom.
LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS. Martinsburg, November 28, 1806.
A live Elephant.
TO BE SEEN TO-MORROW. SATURDAY the 29th November, at the House of Mrs. Phoebe Brady, in Martinsburg, from 7 o'clock in the morning until sunset each day.
THE
ELEPHANT,
Being not only the largest and most elegant animal in the world, but the peculiar manner in which it takes its food and drink of every kind with its Trunk, is acknowledged to be the greatest natural curiosity ever offered to the public.—She will draw the cork from a bottle, and with her trunk will manage it in such a manner, as to drink its contents, to the astonishment of the spectators.—Will lie down and rise at command.—She is between six and seven years old, and measures upwards of fifteen feet from the end of her Trunk to that of her tail; ten feet round the body and upwards of six feet high.
Admittance 25 cents—Children, half price.
Martinsburg, November 28, 1806.
Public Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Joseph Kingla to John Nite and the subscriber, for the purpose of securing a debt due from said Kingla to Reuben Newkirk, will be sold at public sale for ready money, on Saturday the 31st day of January next, a House and part of a Lot of Land, situate on the main street in Shepherd's Town, adjoining the lot on which the subscriber lives, and at present occupied by Miss Elizabeth Armstrong. The situation is extremely healthy, the House is a new frame building, and the Lot esteemed valuable. The sale will take place on the premises, at twelve o'clock, where the subscriber will attend.
JOHN BAKER, Trustee.
November 28, 1806.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, some time last fall, a stray Barrow, then about one year old, has a sandy rump, the shoulder and upper part of the head of a bluish colour, the other parts of him are white; has a piece cut out of the upper part of the left ear, and a slit in the right ear—Appraised at eight dollars.—The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
HIRAM HENSHAW.
November 28, 1806.
Darkesville Races.
WILL be run for over a good course near this town, on Thursday the 4th day of December next, a purse of twenty five dollars, free for any horse mare or gelding, that has never run for a purse exceeding thirty dollars, carrying catch riders. On Friday the 5th will be run for over the same course, a purse of fifteen dollars; and on Saturday the 6th will be run for over the same course, a handsome sweepstakes, free as above, the winning horses the two preceding days excepted. Entrance the first day two dollars, the second day one and a half, the third day one dollar. Four horses to start each day or no race. Horses must be entered the day before each race or double at the post. No person will be permitted to keep a booth on or near the ground without paying two dollars towards the purse. Proper persons will be appointed to conduct the business, and settle any disputes that may arise.
N. B. Two miles to a heat the two first days and repeat; last day, one mile and repeat.
SAMUEL STEWART,
Manager
November 28, 1806.

SATURDAY NIGHT.
BY A JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC.
Now, wife and children, let's be gay, My work is done, and here's the pay. 'Twas hard to earn, but never mind it, Hope rear'd the sheet, and peace shall bind it.
Six days I've toil'd, and now we meet To share the welcome weekly treat, Of roast and tea, of rest and joy, Which gain'd by labor tames the cloy.
Come, ye who form my dear fire side, My care, my comfort, and my pride; Come now, and let us close the night, In friendly sports of fond delight.
To-morrow's dawns bring blessed peace, And each domestic joy's increase, To him who honestly maintains That course of life which Heav'n ordains.
'Tween rich and poor, the difference what?
In working, or in working not, Why then in Sunday we're all great As those who own a rich estate.
For, oh to-morrow's happy day, We shall work less patient than they; And though no duties I afford What's sweet and clean will grace my board.
For which, and every blessing give, Thankful we'll bow the knee to heav'n: In God's own house our voices raise, With grateful notes of prayer and praise.
These duties will not interfere, Or cloud my brow with thoughts severe, But still leave time enough to spend, To take a walk, or see a friend.
Sweet's the tranquility of heart, Which public worship does impart, And sweet's the field, and sweet's the road To him whose conscience bears no load.
Thus shall the day, as God design'd, Permit my health, absorb my mind, On Monday morning, free from pain, Cheer'd I'll go to work again.
Our life is but a lengthen'd week, Through which with toil for rest we seek; And to whose future well is past, A joyful Sabbath finds at last!
T. MANSNER.
FALL and WINTER
GOODS.
THE subscriber informs his friends and the public generally, that he has received and is now opening a large quantity of
FALL and WINTER GOODS. Gomating of Cloths, Cashmeres, Blan- kets, coloured and white Flannels, De- vonshire Kersey, Coating, Hosiery, &c. also, a great variety of Fancy Articles, Calicoes of the most handsome figures, Chambray Muslins, Leno Muslins Veils, Caps and Handkerchiefs, elegant Damask Silk Shawls, cambric ditto, fine Lace and Edging, Knotted Fringe, Crapes, Luxemings, artificial Flowers, &c. &c. which he is determined to sell undoubtedly cheap for cash, and requests that all those who wish to get bargains will be pleased to call on him. He has on hand Bar-Iron, Castings and Sheet, hams made Linen and rolled Bags.
WALTER A. SELBY. Shepherd's Town, October 10, 1806.
Nicholas Roush, jun.
HATTER.
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he is now carrying on the HATTING business, in the house be- tween Mr. James Faulkner's Store and Mr. E. Graham's Tavern, where he will always keep on hand, all kinds of gentle- men's, ladies' and children's Hats, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms. He will be thankful for any orders in his line—and engages that every thing shall be done to give satisfaction to his cus- tomers.—He will give the highest prices for all kinds of Fur.
Martinsburg, October 24, 1806.
FOUND. A Gold Ring. Inquired of the Printer.
DR. REES'S NEW CYCLOPEDIA.
WE have just received the 2d num- ber of the above work, and re- quest those gentlemen who have sub- scribed for it to call immediately for their books.
Alexander Cooper, HAS just received a Large and Ge- neral assortment of Dry Goods and Groceries,
which he offers at very reduced prices for Cash or Country Produce. He has also just received a quantity of CASTINGS, among which are im- plage STOVES. Martinsburg, November 21, 1806.
JOHN ALBURTIS, Has in contemplation, if sufficiently patronized, to print an elegant edition of Addresses to Young Men, By James Fenwick.
And for that purpose submits the follow- ing proposals to the consideration of all who feel for the welfare of the present and rising generation, whose happiness these Addresses are so admirably calcu- lated to promote.
TERMS: The above Addresses shall be printed with an elegant and entirely new type, on good paper, in a duodecimo form, and will contain about 200 pages. They shall be neatly bound and lettered for $1 75—or $1 50 half bound, pay- able on delivery of the work. They shall be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained, and finished without delay;
TO THE PUBLIC. The present publisher, as a member of that class of the community, to which this highly valuable work is addressed, recommends it particularly to his young brethren—but every person who feels for the good of his country, and for the wel- fare of society, he doubts not, will con- sider it a duty to patronize a work of this kind.
THE dispositions and manners of Young Men may be regarded as of the greatest consequence both to the present and future generations—An intercourse with those of worthy manners and digni- fied deportment, is evidently, much more efficacious in moulding the minds and directing the actions of others, than the highest authority, or the wisest ex- ample, often. How deeply society will be affected, by the connections which Young Men shall form, and by the con- duct which they shall hold, as they ad- vance, it is not difficult to see; nor can it be necessary to prove, that, as the behaviour of individuals in their early days gives for the most part a turn to the rest, so from the character of our Youth in general, we may prognosticate favour- ably, or otherwise, concerning our own times, and those that shall more imme- diately succeed them.
THE above work, tho' more particu- larly addressed to, and intended for, the improvement of the minds of Young Men, inculcates principles that would add dignity to age,—and be advantageous to the future of either sex. To persons acquainted with the author and his writ- ings, any recommendation that could be offered, would be superfluous; but to those unacquainted with both, it may be proper to observe, that the work here of- fered, has stood the test of time and ex- perience, and has been universally ex- celled by the virtues of every best and country where it has been read.
It would be a valuable present from a parent to a child, and for which they may expect remuneration in the rational improvement made in the minds of their property.
To complete this work, in style that will do it justice, will subject the publish- er to very considerable expense; but he doubts not but he shall be compensated for his expense and trouble, as every one will acknowledge, that the dissemination of books of this kind are an actual good to the community at large, and will there- fore feel disposed to patronize it—for this purpose all who feel inclined to do so are invited to the Office of the Intelligencer, Martinsburg.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
The subscribers take this method of in- forming their friends and the public in general, that they are now opening at their Store in Shepherd's Town, (just at the Market-Place-Square, and im- mediately opposite to Mrs. Julianus Eckhart's Tavern.)
A LARGE AND MOST EXCELLENT As- sortment of Seasonable Goods,
Among which are: Best superfine and common Calicoes, ditto ditto Fustians Elegant new patterns. 4-4 9-8 and 6-4 Plain and Figured Cam- bricks. 4-4 9-8 and 6-4 ditto and ditto Leno Muslins. 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, and 3-4 Irish Sheetings. These are the cheapest Linens we have had for seven years past.
Cambric and narrow Dimities, Silk and Cotton Chambray Muslins, Black Cambricks, Silk and Cotton Um- brellas. Elegant Fancy Shawls, ditto ditto Mouselins, Printed Velvets.
Constitution, President's, Bennett's and Queen's Cord. Super Silk, Lamb's wool, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery. Best Superfine and common BroadCloths, ditto ditto Cashmeres, A variety of Stuff Goods, Best Superfine Shirting Flannels, Common and low priced white, yellow and red, ditto.
Best stout white, blue and green Kerseys, ditto blue and white mix'd ditto. ditto drab, mix'd and blue Plaids, Double twilled three point Blankets, ve- ry stout. Rose and Striped ditto ditto, Fluskinings, Coatings and Baizes, Gentlemen's Nice Imported HATS, A variety of new Fancy Goods, for La- dies.
Gentlemen's Fashionable Waistcoats, &c. &c. &c.
Together with a general assortment of
Best Liquors and Groceries,
Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery and Brass Wares. THEY HAVE ALSO CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A LARGE SUPPLY OF Real good Soap and Upper Leather, Bar-Iron and Castings, Crowley and Blister STEEL, Cut and Wrought NAILS, of all sizes, Sheet-Iron, of every kind, Tin, Stone, Queen's, Glass and China Wares, Paints; Patent and other Medicines, &c. &c.
It is with pleasure they inform their customers and the public, that they ne- ver had a more extensive and complete assortment of Goods than at present; all which having been laid in on the very lowest terms, they are enabled to give all those who may be pleased to call on them (at the Market-Place-Square) Far cheaper Bargains than ever. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's Town, November 7, 1806.
P.S. They continue to take Grain of all kinds, and pay the highest price in Cash for HIDES and SKINS.
R. Worthington, & Co. Have received their Complete Assortment of
Fall, Winter and Fancy GOODS.
ALSO, A General Assortment of Groceries and Liquors, all of the best quality; Likewise, a large supply of Soap and Upper Leather,
All of which articles will be sold on the lowest terms for cash, or approved of country produce. N. B. Cash given for Hides and Skins. Shepherd's Town, November 7, 1806.
Land for sale.
AGREEABLE to the last will and testament of William Henshaw, Esq. dec. will be sold a Farm, (called Springfield) containing about 600 acres of valuable lime-stone land, late the pro- perty of said Henshaw, dec. situate in Berkeley County, Virginia; more than 300 of which is cleared and under good fence, the residue well clothed with tim- ber; about 12 acres in meadow, which can be watered, and much more can be made. The improvements are a large and convenient stone dwelling house; stone spring house, with good lime- stone water running through it; within 12 feet of the kitchen door; smoke house; barn; stables; with other necessary buildings for the conveni- ence of a farm. About 120 yards across the creek stands the GRIST and MERN- CHANT MILL, with two pair of stones in her, one pair of burrs, and two water wheels; and near the mill is a house for the reception of a miller—Al- so, a large Stone Still House, with tubs, &c. and constant over head water. About half a mile below at a separate dam, are a Saw and Pulling Mill, with a log dwelling house; and two lime-stone springs breaking out of the side of the dam. These mills are built upon the well known creek, for its constancy called Mill-Creek, which runs through the above land. One fourth of a mile above the merchant mill is a double log house, kitchen, barn, &c. and a never failing lime-stone spring within 40 yards of the door. Three other log buildings and a smish shop, suitable for tradesmen. There are four bearing apple orchards, containing about 600 trees of excellent fruit, and a sufficient number of other kinds of fruit. It will be sold altogether, or in two or three tracts, as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. This property is situated in a rich and fertile settlement, and not inferior to any in the county; about 12 miles from Win- chester, 10 from Martinsburg; 1 from Maj. Stephenson's stone tavern, and 12 from Potomac, where the produce may be carried to market to George-town, the city of Washington or Alexandria. We deem it unnecessary to give a further de- scription of the property. Any person wishing to purchase will please call upon the subscribers living on the premises, who will show the property and make known the terms.
Also for sale by the subscribers, three hundred acres of Land, lying in the coun- ty of Monongalia, adjoining lands of An- thony Bell, on Sillwell's Creek, a branch of the Canawha.
Also, four hundred acres of Land, ly- ing on Salt Lick Creek in said county. LEVI HENSHAW and } Adm'rs. HIRAM HENSHAW, } August 29, 1806.
N. B. A good Fuller is wanted to attend the above fulling mill. He will be hired or may have it upon a moderate rent.
F. NADENBOUSCH, & Co.
HAVE just received, in addition to their former stock, a very hand- some assortment of
Choice Goods,
almost of every description, suitable to the present season. These Goods have been selected with care from the latest importations; and they are satisfied on particular examination will give satisfac- tion to the purchaser both as to cheap- ness and quality—to be had for cash, country produce, or on the usual terms of credit to punctual customers. Martinsburg, June 20, 1806.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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