Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-01-18 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 35 of VOLUME VI.]
FRIDAY, January 18, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 295.]
The Editor of the Intelligencer having a pressing demand for money, solicits those indebted to him for Advertisements, or Subscriptions, to make immediate payment.
December Court, 1804.
Berkeley County, ss. Barbara Helm, administratrix, and Jacob French, administrator of Martin Helm, deceased, Complainants.
against Mary Foland, widow and relict of George Foland, deceased, and Mary Foland, Rebecca Foland and Eleanor Foland, children and heirs at law of said George Foland, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainants by their Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March next, to answer the Complainants' 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.
Will be Sold,
On the 12th of March next, at the subscriber's, four miles from Martinsburg and three from Darkesville, the following Property, viz :
HORSES , Horned Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, with sundry Household and Kitchen Furniture—Nine months credit will be given; the purchaser to give bond with approved security.—
Also, eight or ten likely young
Virginia-born SLAVES,
will be sold at the same time for Cash. Some Grain in the ground to be sold.— Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. when attendance will be paid by
SAMUEL DUNAWAY.
January 11, 1805.
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)
Public Sale.
Owing to the absence of one of the Commissioners, the following Property was not sold on the 31st ult. as formerly advertised. It will positively be exposed to public sale on the time mentioned below.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, in Chancery, in the case of David Dawson versus Daniel Royer, the subscribers will on Saturday the 2nd of February next, on the premises, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder for ready money,
A Tract of Land,
lying in the County of Berkeley, on Sleepy Creek, containing two hundred and sixty seven acres, more or less, with all and singular its appurtenances, consisting among other things of a valuable Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill.
The sale will commence at 12 o'clock.
Valentine Dyke, } Commis- Wm. Alexander, } sioners. Phil's C: Pendleton, }
January 11, 1805.
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against cutting wood on, or carrying it away from the subscriber's plantation near Martinsburg, or from committing any other unlawful trespasses thereon, as he is determined to prosecute any person who may in future be found so offending.
GEORGE L. COFFENBERGER.
January 11, 1805.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post Office, Shepherd's-Town, on the 1st of January, 1805, which if not taken out before the 1st of April next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters:
 B. John Broyley, Mrs. Cornelia Bright.  C. George Corral, Mr. Cobler, taylor.  D. Alexander Delrock.  E. Mrs. Ebb.  F. Frederick Folck.  G. Hezekiah Griffin, Jacob Gadwalt.  H. John Hutchison.  L. John Leble, James Lickens, sen.  M. John M'Gregor, Cato Moore, Nicholas M'Intire.  N. Widow Nace.  P. John Pierce 2 letters, William Pusey 2 letters.  R. Robert Russell, Mr. Rickard, Van Rutherford, John Robinson, Rev. Stephen G. Roszell.  S. Stephen Shaw 2 letters, David Sigar, Michael Shappell, Thomas Sappington.  W. Doctor Edward O. Williams 2 letters, John Wallslager, William Worley, John Welsh 3 letters, Mary Walter, Cornelius Winecoop.  N. B. Where no place of residence is specified, in or near Shepherd's-Town is to be understood. JOHN MORROW, P. M.
NOTICE.
ANY person or persons having claims against the estate of Clement Pierce, deceased, are requested to bring them forward immediately, properly attested, that they may be discharged, as we are determined to have the estate settled in a very short time—Also, those that are in any manner indebted to said estate, are desired to come forward and make payment, as we are resolved to give no longer indulgence.
MARY PIERCE, Adm'r x. CLEMENT BANKS, Adm'r. Jefferson County, January 11, 1805.
To be Sold,
ON a credit of four years (by paying a small part of the purchase money in hand) or exchanged for Merchandise, that VALUABLE PROPERTY where the subscriber formerly lived, situate on Tuscarora creek, in the town of Martinsburg. It consists of a Lot of Ground on the corner of John and Water streets, on which is erected a large and commodious Brick House, 40 by 30 feet, two stories high, neatly finished; a Stone Stable; a Brick Smoke House, and an excellent Garden—there is also erected on this property a TAN YARD, well situated, with all necessary buildings, and water convenient.
I would also rent, for ten years, The Property on which I reside. A description of it is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed no person would wish to contract without first viewing the premises. I would also (if the renter would prefer it) sell him my stock of Leather, Hides, Tools and Bark.
I must, for the last time, Request those indebted to me, to make speedy payment.
I want to purchase Pork, Hay and Corn.
I have for sale, for cash or good paper, a large Horse, fit for saddle or draft, and have three Places on Back Creek I would exchange for property in town; also, Kentucky Lands, for Lands in this County.
JOHN OFERRALL. Martinsburg, Dec. 14, 1804.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have received at their Store, fronting the Court and Market Houses, a Fresh supply of Seasonable
Winter Goods,
Which added to their former stock, makes their assortment complete. They have also on hand a general supply of
Groceries and Liquors,
of the best quality—also, Country FLAX and Twilled BAGS, all of which they offer for sale on the most reasonable terms for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
For the encouragement already received they solicit their friends and customers to accept of their sincere thanks, and hope, by a continuation of strict attention to business, with a disposition to accommodate generally, to merit the patronage of a generous public.
Martinsburg, December 7, 1804.
High Court of Impeachment.
WASHINGTON-CITY, January 2.
Judge Chase's SPEECH,
Delivered before the Senate this day.
MR. PRESIDENT,
I APPEAR, in obedience to a summons from this honourable court, to answer articles of impeachment exhibited against me by the honourable the House of Representatives of the United States.
To these articles, a copy of which was delivered to me with the summons, I say that I have committed no crime or misdemeanor whatsoever, for which I am subject to impeachment according to the constitution of the United States. I deny, with a few exceptions, the acts with which I am charged; I shall contend, that all acts admitted to have been done by me, were legal; and I deny, in every instance, the improper intentions with which the acts charged are alleged to have been done, and in which their supposed criminality altogether consists.
But in charges of so heinous a nature, urged by so high an authority, a simple denial is not sufficient. It behoves me, for the legal justification of my conduct, and for the vindication of my character, to meet each charge with a full and particular answer; to explain and refute at length, every principle urged against me; to state the evidence by which I am to disprove every fact relied on in support of the accusation; and to detail all the facts and arguments on which my defence is to rest. The necessity of an answer embracing all these objects, in cases of impeachment is obvious; and the right to make it, is secured by law and sanctioned by uniform practice.
Such an answer it is my intention to make. It is my purpose to submit the whole ground of my defence to the view of this honourable court, of my country, and of the world, and of those who are to conduct the prosecution. So will my judges come to the trial with that full knowledge of the whole matter in dispute, which is essential for enabling them to understand and apply the testimony and the arguments; and the honourable managers will be better prepared, to refute such parts of my defence, as they may think untenable.
But in a case of this kind, where the accusation embraces so great a variety of charges, of principles, and of facts, it is manifest, that preparing such an answer, as I have a right to make and as my duty to myself, my family, my friends and my country requires at my hands, a considerable time must be necessary.
Many of the principles involved in this impeachment, are very important, not only to me, but to the liberties of every American citizen, and to the cause of free government in general. These principles ought to be maturely considered and clearly explained. They present a wide field of legal investigation; many of them require laborious and extensive research, and although some of them have accompanied the prosecution from
its commencement, and have thus been for a considerable time subjected to my consideration; some on the other hand, have been very recently introduced.
Of this description is the principle, whereon the 5th and 6th articles rest; relative to the extent in which the courts of the United States, are to be governed not only in their decisions, but in their proceedings by the state laws. A principle which was not brought into view until a few weeks ago, and the explanation of which will require a careful consideration, of the conduct and proceedings of the supreme and circuit courts of the United States, from the first establishment of our federal system.
The articles involve the construction of two state laws of Virginia, which I am charged with having infringed in the trial of Callender, which were not mentioned on the trial, or during any of the introductory proceedings, and of which I never heard until these articles were reported a few weeks ago. It is manifest that in order to fix the true construction of these laws, about which professional men have differed in opinion, recourse must be had to the decisions of the courts of that state, as explained by their records; or in case those records should be silent, to the recollection and opinion of professional men, accustomed to preside or attend in the courts where those laws are enforced. It is manifest that such an investigation cannot be accomplished in a short time.
The facts on which this prosecution rests, except the last article, are alleged to have taken place four years ago; some of them at Philadelphia, some at Wilmington, in the state of Delaware, and some at Richmond in Virginia.—These facts are very numerous, and the greater part of them are of such a nature, as to depend for their criminality or innocence, on minute circumstances, or slight shades of testimony, and often on the different manner in which the same circumstances may affect different spectators, all equally disposed to represent truly what they observed. The most material facts are alleged to have happened in Richmond and Philadelphia.—In the former of these places I am an utter stranger, having never been there but once; and in the latter, I know personally but very few individuals. These circumstances render it very difficult for me, to ascertain the persons who witnessed the various transactions in question, and are able, after this lapse of time, to give accurate testimony concerning them; and this difficulty is very much increased, by the distance of those places from that of my residence. I assure this Honourable Court, that from the moment when this prosecution assumed a serious appearance and a definitive form, at the last session of congress, I have turned my attention to the subject of my defence, and my answer, and have exerted myself in finding out and procuring the requisite testimony, and the difficulties which I have stated, added to my ill state of health during a great part of the last year, have prevented me from making such progress, as to afford me the hope of being able to obtain the object in a very short time. I have done much, but much, very much remains to be done, even in those parts of the prosecution where I had some notice by the proceedings of last session. In those very material parts which have originated during the present session, every thing is still to be done.
It may perhaps be thought, that although these preparations might be necessary for the trial, they are not for the answer. But such an opinion I trust, would on examination be found erroneous.
The answer, in cases of impeachment, must, disclose the whole defence, and the defence must be confined to the matters stated in the answer. Otherwise the prosecutors might be surprised at the trial, by objections which with previous notice, it would be in their power to refute or explain. The accused therefore, before he puts in his answer, ought to have time sufficient for making himself thoroughly master of his defence, of the grounds on which it rests, and of the facts and evidence by which it is to be supported. He ought to be completely prepared for the trial; between which and the answer no delay need to take

place, except such as may be necessary for convening the witnesses.
In so material a part of his preparation for defence, as the drawing up his answer, it will not, I presume, be denied that he ought to have an opportunity of obtaining the best professional assistance , which it may be in his power to procure. This assistance is rendered peculiarly necessary, by the very precarious state of my health—I have at this season of the year especially, but short and uncertain intervals, of fitness for mental or bodily exertion. Should my answer be required in a short time, I have no reason to suppose, that I shall be able to obtain such assistance of this kind as I so much need, and as probably, I shall otherwise have in my power.—Professional gentlemen, engaged extensively in business, are at all times too liable to interruption and too much occupied to devote themselves exclusively to an affair of this nature, so as to complete it within a short period; and at this season of the year, they are for the most part particularly and indispensably engaged.
These reasons in favour of a liberal allowance of time for preparing the answer, derive great additional force from one further consideration which I hope that I may without impropriety present to the view of this Honourable Court. Reputation ought to be more dear to every man, and is more dear to me than the honours or the emoluments of office. In cases of impeachment, the facts which appear, the explanations which are given, and the arguments which are urged, at the trial are sometimes wholly omitted in the statements given to the public, and often misrepresented, or stated too indistinctly to be generally understood. It is to the answer that the world must look for the justification of the accused. It is by his answer alone, that he can furnish a clear, concise and authentic explanation of his conduct and his motives supported by such a statement of his proofs, as can be extensively read, clearly understood, and easily remembered. He may therefore, claim from justice, and expect from the high dignity and responsible character of this honourable tribunal, such time for preparing this very important document, as may enable him to bestow on it all the care and labour which it requires, and to give it all the force of which it is susceptible.
In stating these considerations, Mr. President, in support of my request for a continuance of this case, I disclaim all intention of affected delay. Feeling a consciousness of my integrity, and a just pride of character, which place me far above the fear of events, I am anxious to meet the prosecution, and I rejoice in an opportunity of refuting it. I know that my conduct, though liable to a full portion of human error, has at all times been free from intentional impropriety. I know that in all the instances selected as the grounds of accusation, I have discharged my official duties, with a sacred and inviolate regard to my oath, my character, the laws of my country, and the rights of my fellow citizens. I know that I can prove my innocence as to all the matters alleged against me. Acrimonious as are the terms in which many of the accusations are conceived; harsh and opprobrious as are the epithets wherewith it has been thought proper to assail my name and character, by those who were 'pulling in their nurse's arms,' whilst I was contributing my utmost aid to lay the ground work of American liberty; I yet thank my accusers, whose functions as members of the government of my country, I highly respect, for having at length put their charges into a definitive form, susceptible of refutation; and for having thereby afforded me an opportunity of vindicating my innocence, in the face of this honourable court, of my country and of the world.
But this vindication, situated as I am, and as this case is, cannot be the work of a few weeks. Much time has been employed in preparing the accusation; less will be required for the defence; but a short time will not suffice. I am far from presuming to prescribe to this honourable court, whose sense of justice, and disposition to grant every proper indulgence, I cannot doubt; but it may perhaps be not improper to suggest, that by the first day of next session, the answer could be prepared and put in; and that the trial might then take place as soon afterwards, as the witnesses could be collected. I declare that it will be impossible for me to prepare my answer in such time as to commence the trial during this session with any prospect of bringing it to a close before the session must end; and were I to omit that full answer which I wish to give, it would be
impossible for me, in the course of this session (only two months of which now remain) to ascertain fully all the facts necessary for my defence; to find out and bring to this place, the written testimony; or to make arrangements relative to that assistance of council which my case requires, my age and infirmities render essential, and a longer time would enable me to procure.
I hope, Mr. President, I may be permitted to observe, that my private and professional reputation for probity and honour has never been called in question. I have sustained a high judicial character for above sixteen years, and during the first six, I presided at the trial of more criminals than any other judge within the United States. During this whole period of time my official conduct has never been arraigned, except only in the trials of Cooper, Fries and Callender, above four years ago. For the truth of these assertions I appeal to all who know me; and particularly to the two honourable senators from Maryland.
In respect to the present prosecution I will make but one remark. That I am impeached for giving on the trial of Callender, several judicial opinions, in which, Judge Griffin my associate, concurred; my opinions are held to be criminal, or that they flowed from partiality, and an intention to oppress Callender; but the same opinions given by my associate have been considered perfectly innocent.
I have now only to solicit this honourable court to allow me until the first day of next session to put in my answer, and to prepare for my trial; and I submit myself as to the further proceedings in this case, to the discretion of this honourable court, in whose integrity, impartiality and independence I repose the highest confidence. I will not for a moment believe that the spirit of party can ever enter and pollute these walls, or that popular prejudice or political motives will be harboured in the bosom of any member in this honourable body.
On the contrary, I hope and expect that all its decisions will be governed by the immutable principles of justice, and a sacred regard to the constitution and the law of the land, which every member of this court is bound by duty, and the obligations of a christian judge to support and observe.
After the Judge had concluded his speech he was ordered to resume his motion to writing, as follows:
I solicit this honourable court to allow me until the first day of next session to put in my answer, and to prepare for my trial.
January 3.
With respect to the minute particulars attending the interview of Judge Chase with the Senate on the 21 inst. we have not time to enlarge upon them. We will only state a few facts which came under the observation of every person who was present at the bull baiting of Mr. Chase by the Senate. We say, that at this time we will only state certain facts; hereafter we may make our comments and draw our inferences.
Fact the 1st.—About the time that Judge Chase was expected in the Senate Chamber, it was observed, that a chair was placed somewhere about the middle of the room, and every person (from the unusual situation of the chair) supposed that it was placed there for Judge Chase; and so indeed it was. But to the astonishment of all who observed it, just before the Senators took their seats, this chair was removed. Now reader, mark; we pledge ourselves for the truth of it; Mr. Mathers, the Serjeant at Arms, approached Judge Chase and told him, that he was instructed to inform him, that if he wished a seat he must apply to the Senate for the permission of one, and that upon such application it would be granted to him, Judge Chase did apply accordingly, and had the promised permission.
Fact the 2d.—Whilst Judge Chase was making his address to the Senate he was once, twice, or thrice, interrupted by the President. The cause of this interruption appeared to arise from a supposition on the part of the President, that the Judge was wandering from the question before the Senate—that question being a request on the part of the Judge, to continue his trial until the first day of the next Session of Congress.—The Judge, in order to shew the propriety of continuing his trial, touched in some degree upon the merits of the impeachment derived from the articles which had been preferred against him.—To touch upon these merits, at that time, was improper in the Judge, as Mr. Burr thought, and therefore interrupted him once, twice and thrice.
Fact the 3d.—After Mr. Chase had concluded his address, and not before, he was desired by Mr. Burr to reduce his motion to writing. But mark you Reader, Mr. Chase, had no table to set at, no paper to write on, no pen to write with, no ink wherewith to use his paper, pen and table if he had had had them—What then, you will ask, was the Judge to do? Informed pauperis , he walked up to Secretary Otis and begged the liberty of writing at his table.
Fact the 4th.—The motion for continuance being thus reduced to writing, Mr. Burr informed Mr. Chase that the Senate would be in that Chamber again, at 12 o'clock the next day. Judge Chase attended in that Chamber at 12 o'clock precisely—No Senators however, no Mr. Burr appeared until near 2 o'clock.
Fact the 5th.—When the Senators shewed themselves on the 2d day, it was determined, that the Judge's prayer should not be granted. But mark again Reader, no official information of the determination was given to the Judge, notwithstanding the Judge was there waiting and stating them in the fact. But says Mr. Burr, "Mr. Otis, you will give Mr. Chase or his Counsel a copy of this order upon application."
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
NEW-YORK, January 9.
At a court of over and terminer, held yesterday at the City-Hall, of the City of New-York, in and for the said City and County, Wm. P. Van Ness, Esq. was tried and convicted of being the bearer of a challenge from the Vice President of the United States to the late Gen. Hamilton, and for aiding and abetting in the fatal duel which terminated in the death of the latter. The evidence was so clear and positive, that the jury returned a verdict without retiring from their box.
The trial of Nathaniel Pendleton, Esq. implicated in a similar charge as the second of Gen. Hamilton, will, we understand, take place this day; and that of Richard Riker, Esq. (the district attorney) and Mr. Robert Swartwout, in the course of the session—Mr. Woodworth, the attorney general, having come on for the special purpose of conducting these prosecutions on the part of the state.
FREDERICKSBURG, January 4.
On Wednesday last, the negroes belonging to the estate of William Fitzhugh, Esq. on his estate called Chatham opposite this town, after enjoying their usual relaxation from labour during the Christmas holidays, being ordered, by their overseer, Mr. Starke, to go to work, rose in a body and refused compliance. In attempting to use more powerful arguments, we understand he was seized by them, tied up, and severely whipped, but by the friendly exertions of one of the blacks, made his escape to Falmouth from whence he returned with four other gentlemen.—These were also secured by the negroes, and underwent a severe corporal punishment. In consequence a warrant was issued for their apprehension, and a large party, armed, went out to apprehend them. The ringleader, with the others, were taken; but the former, in attempting afterwards to escape, was killed; another, in a like attempt, was badly wounded, and a third in endeavouring to cross the river on the ice, fell through and was drowned. Several of the principals have been committed to prison.
January 8.
Mr. Benjamin Russell, one of the persons who assisted Mr. Starke, in quelling the Negroes at Chatham, as mentioned in our last, died on Saturday in consequence of a wound received in that affair.
MARTINSBURG, January 18.
Judge Chase's Impeachment. —It appears to us at this period, to be the common duty of every virtuous Editor in the country to contribute all he can towards impressing the public mind with a subject, the most serious and interesting that can at present be conceived. However popular madness or popular stupidity may understand it or not understand it, every reflecting man will view the impeachment of Judge Chase as one of the most nefarious outrages, which party violence has meditated against constitutional right and the liberties of the land. The folly of the people may not see in the prostration of judicial independence and the subversion of legal justice the
wholesome of that evil which the wickedness of demagogues is contriving; nor perhaps will all the mischievous and disgraceful tendency be acknowledged or perceived, until too late, when the time of warning is over and the day of feeling shall have come. However that may be, for the sake of the few who yet have sense and principle, we deem it important that the nation should be regularly told of every step in this delectable proceeding; and that the benefit of posterity at least every part of it should be hung in print and glare upon record. We therefore challenge the attention of every reader to Judge Chase's address on his appearance before the Senate, which will be found at full length in this day's paper. We do this the more earnestly, in order to prevent every unfavourable impression intended by the account in the National Intelligencer of that menial, garbling, canting little scoundrel whom ("like master like man") our noble President keeps to purvey for his "official print." And after considering the solemn, dignified and reasonable address of Judge Chase, we ask the reader, who is every honest democrat, wherever he be found, to lay his hand on his heart, and say what he thinks of the conduct of the Senate on the very outset of this business, and their treatment as the Court to try Judge Chase of his impeachment for time to prepare for trial? We will not interrupt the reflections which a mere view of the case ought to suggest, by any further remark of our own at present; nor by the introduction of any other editorial matters this week take from the subject of this article the lively and undivided attention it should generally command.
[Frederick's Town Herald.]
On the 7th inst. the trial of the impeachment against Edward Shippen, Jasper Yeates, and Thomas Smith, associate judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, commenced at Lancaster, before the Senate. Mr. Rodney appeared as counsel for the managers, and Messrs. Dallas and Ingersoll, counsel for the Judges.
The articles of impeachment having been read,
Judge Shippen rose and said, "I beg leave to deliver our plea and answer to this accusation in writing."
A paper was accordingly handed to the president by Mr. Dallas.
The president then said, "shall this plea and answer be read?"—and the court answered aye.
It was accordingly read by the clerk, as follows:
The answer of Edward Shippen, Jasper Yeates, and Thomas Smith, to the articles of impeachment, exhibited against them by the house of representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
The said Edward Shippen, Jasper Yeates and Thomas Smith, saving to themselves, respectively, all exceptions, whatsoever, to the said articles, and the charges therein contained, severally answer and say:
That they are not jointly or severally, guilty of all, or any, of the matters in the said articles contained, in manner and form, as they are therein charged against them.
And they further confidently aver, that all and singular the things, which they have judicially done, in the premises, were warranted and justified, by the constitution and known laws of the commonwealth; and, were free from all feelings and designs of favour, prejudice, cruelty, or oppression,
(Signed)
EDWARD SHIPPEN, JASPER YEATES, THOMAS SMITH.
(Signed)
JARED INGERSOLL, } Counsel for the A. J. DALLAS, } Respondents.
Mr. Boileau, chairman of the managers, then rose—"Mr. President, the managers consider it to be their duty, to consult the house of representatives, upon the replication to be given to this plea; they therefore demand of the court, a delay until the usual time of meeting tomorrow morning, to prepare the same."
The President said, the time is granted.
Mr. Kean, of the Senate, then moved that the court adjourn to half past eleven on Tuesday morning; and the court was accordingly adjourned.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Washington-City, to the Editor, dated the 14th inst.
"The resolutions proposing a recessional of the territory of Columbia were called up on the 7th inst. and were the subjects of discussion for four en-

days; the question was then taken, and to the great mortification of some of the leading democrats, the resolutions were negatived by a majority of twenty-six. Mr. Randolph took no active part in the investigation of this subject; in fact he has scarcely opened his mouth in Congress for three weeks past: Mr. Randolph has certainly lost his influence with the majority, and others have acquired it, less respectable and less capable.
DIED , in the City of Washington, on the night of the 10th inst. JAMES GILLESPIE , Esq. member of Congress, from the State of North-Carolina.
From our correspondent at Washington, we learn, that the more moderate Republicans, feel much concern at the violent measures which are pursuing. These gentlemen have cause for alarm, they have lighted up a flame by which they may be themselves consumed. The impeachment of JUDGE CHASE , excites serious reflections, and the more reasonable part of the republicans consider the charges as frivolous in some instances, and malicious in others.
There is no circumstance we think that will produce better effects, than a dignified and liberal conduct in the Senate upon this occasion. If party spirit and political intolerance penetrate this high and solemn tribunal, we may take a long farewell of political happiness.
Although we well know that a majority of the Senators are the political opponents of Judge Chase , we feel a respect for the honor of our country which forbids to suppose that the highest Court of Justice will take for a model of procedure, those Tribunals of Revolutionary France, where condemnation and accusation were the same, and where the sentence was pronounced before the accused was heard.
[Pub. Led.]
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated the 6th instant.
"The motion for a recess of the District is ruled for to-morrow. That, with the Louisiana Memorial and Georgia claims, forms the whole of the important business for the remainder of this session, unless the trial of Judge Chase should progress. It is supposed this cannot be with justice to him, as it is expected he cannot be prepared by the day appointed."
Levi Lincoln , Esq. Attorney General of the United States, resigned his office on the 1st day of January instant.
Vermont S. E. District. — Hon. James Elliot is re-elected member of Congress for S. E. district of Vermont, notwithstanding the active and unrivalled opposition exerted to defeat his election. We understand that the independent part which he took at the last session of Congress in stemming the overwhelming torrent of Virginia ambition, induced many federalists to give him their votes.
[Farmer's Museum.]
We learn through a channel deserving confidence, that Capt. Lewis was on the 19th of August, 850 miles up the Missouri, that he had met with no accident and had been received in a very friendly way by the Indians. It is expected he will winter 1300 miles up the river among the Mandan Indians about lat. 48.
[Nat. Intel.]
ANOTHER DUEL.
Letters received from Louisville, Kentucky, last evening, mention the following distressing circumstance: Dr. John M. LUCKETT , a young physician, of eminence and respectability, who had been residing in Louisville about three years, and obtained a good establishment in that part of the country, returned from Frederick-Town, in Maryland, on the 13th of December, with an aged mother and two sisters, whom he had brought to share his fortunes, and who have heretofore resided in this state, on the day after his arrival he was challenged by George F. Strother , Esq. Attorney at Law, and on the day succeeding, Mrs. Luckett beheld her darling son a corpse. On the third fire he received a wound in the breast, which instantly terminated his existence, in the 23d year of his age, beloved by all who knew how to appreciate virtue and honour. It seems that the Coroner's Inquest, have brought in a verdict of MURDER .
By the Lisbon Mail of yesterday, says the London paper, letters were received from Cadiz, to the 17th ult. From one of these we have been favoured with the following extracts:—"In this country we suffer much, both from sickness and earthquakes: but, both thank God, this city is better than any in the neighbourhood. Near Grenada such has been the violence of the earthquakes that three villages, which contained nearly 300 inhabitants, have been almost buried, about ten houses in each only having remained standing. The loss of lives has been immense, and the few survivors have retired to the mountains, to live in huts until these ravages cease. Churches, convents, castles, and palaces have been overturned; roads have been destroyed, and mountains opened; rivers and fountains have disappeared, and new ones have sprung up where there never were any before. Several farms, formerly in the valleys are now on the top of mountains."
We learn, that strict directions have been given by the French commanders in the West-Indies, to the national vessels as well as privateers, not to molest, interrupt or take American vessels, unless on examination of their papers it shall be found they were destined to any port in St. Domingo, which might be possessed by the blacks. [Aurora.]
Further particulars of the Conflagration at St. Thomas.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Crawford Carter , supercargo of the brig Matilda , to his owners, Messrs. Munro, Snow and Munro , of Providence, (R. I.) dated,
" ST. THOMAS , November 26.
"Since I had the pleasure of writing you on the 21st inst. this place has been destroyed by a dreadful fire, which commenced about 7 o'clock on the evening of the 22d, and, owing to the inability of the inhabitants to stop it, continued to burn until about 5 o'clock the next morning, when fortunately the wind shifted, and carried the flames out of the direction of the few houses that remained. About 1500 houses and stores were burnt. It is impossible to make an accurate calculation respecting the amount of goods and furniture destroyed; those who are good judges suppose about ten millions of dollars. The town was never before known to contain so many valuable goods as were in it at the time of the fire. The government have put in requisition all kinds of provisions in the harbour, and have determined that no advantage shall be taken of the distress of the inhabitants."
THE WINTERS NIGHT.
THE thick'ning shades of night appear; Hoarse breaths the wintry storm afar; Hark! from the sea-beat shore I hear The din of elemental war.
Fierce on my roof the rattling hail Its glassy flood tremendous pours; The tempest bellows in the vale; Aloud the bending forest roars.
Yet, while convulsive Nature's groan Rocks earth upon her trembling pole, A smile, dear girl, from thee alone, Imparts calm sunshine to my soul.
No wealth have I, nor fame, nor pow'r, (Though rich enough if lov'd by thee) Yet thousands, in this dreadful hour, Would give all these to fare like me.
What numbers on the troubled deep, Remote from friends, from kindred dear, For wives belov'd, despairing weep, For children drop the bitter tear!
Safe, shelter'd from the dismal storm, Love's chastest sweets my breast inspire, While in my cot, so snug and warm, We sit around the cheerful fire.
How throbs my heart with purest joy, While mid these scenes of mutual bliss, With cherub smiles, our infant boy Implores the fond maternal kiss.
O! let me clasp thee to my breast, And meet affection's cheering smile, In chaste endearments lull to rest My cares, my sorrows, and my toil.
We'll trim the brisk, call'ning fire, Nor dread the wind that round us blows, 'Till sleep shall bid our thought retire To pleasing dreams of soft repose.
A Richmond Pun. —A few nights ago one of the Right Honourables of the Upper House, fatigued by the long continued toils of the day, and feeling his boots rather burthensome, called a lad of colour, whom he mistook for one of the waiters of the Hotel, "to bring a jack and take off his boots." "O yes, to be sure, to be sure, sir, please your honour," replied this arch son of Cain; and skipping away at a lamplighter's gait, was back in a moment, and so completely took off the gentleman's boots, that they have never been heard of since. [Vir. Gaz. of Dec. 26.]
Among the singular names which Hy-men brings together, we observe the following:
MARRIED.
At Edenton, North-Carolina, on the 15th ult. John Little , Esq. to Miss Nancy Littlejohn .
MONITORIAL.
For the INTELLIGENCER.
THERE is no truth more clearly established, than that all the schemes of heathen philosophy, for promoting the true happiness of man, were incompetent to that end. Being ignorant of the nature of God, and the chief good of man, they were unable to devise a system of theology suited to the bulk of mankind; hence Socrates, the wisest of them, conceived it perfectly consistent with the goodness of God, to send a teacher into the world, properly authorised to teach mankind a true system of ethics, and the extent of his duty as a rational creature, not only to his fellow-men but to his Creator; and in particular, to teach him how to pray. He had discovered that the soul was capable of happiness, or misery, from its own operations in connexion with the body; but that the ignorance which involved its faculties, was not to be dispelled, to enable it to pursue the happiness, and attain to the perfection of its nature, without the aid of Divine instruction.
Such a teacher has appeared in the world, in the person of Jesus Christ, by whom life and immortality have been brought to light, and the duty and happiness of man, placed before him in so conspicuous a manner, that he cannot mistake it, without a wilful perversity, that will justly entitle him to the punishment threatened to those who obstinately shut their eyes against the light.
In searching the sacred volume of the gospel, we find precepts, the conciseness and perspicuity of which, excite our admiration, and carry the evidence of their Divine origin along with them. The one we shall particularly select at this time, is recorded in the 7th chapter of Matthew's gospel, at the 12th verse.
"Therefore all things whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the Law and the Prophets."
In this precept we see the duty of man, as it respects his fellow-men, comprised in a few words, and so plain that a common understanding will be at no loss to comprehend and apply it on all occasions of social intercourse; and so admirably calculated to promote the happiness of society, that it deserves to be written in letters of gold. There is no man who does not wish, and has a right to expect, to be undisturbed in his person, property and reputation; that he may not at any time be deceived by hypocrisy, falsehood or misrepresentation; that his faults and follies should not be aggravated by malicious construction; and that, in all his intercourse with his fellow-men, he may be treated with justice and sincerity: these wishes, and just expectations then, becomes the exact measure of his duty to others, and nothing will justify a departure from this rule of duty, because, by it we shall be judged, at the great day of retribution.
How exceedingly would the happiness of society be advanced by a strict attention to this precept! How many disputes, quarrels, controversies, and occasions of contumely, with the whole hydra of knavish transactions, that disgrace human nature, would be prevented! How would the social affections be cultivated, for the happiness of all!—Tyranny, oppression, persecution and party spirit, with all their concomitant evils, would disappear and be lost, in the practice of each individual, doing to others as he would they should do to him.
It would be worth considering, that, with this precept, and a galaxy of others equally instructive in the several branches of duty, with which the gospel is enriched, before us, and a conscience
to admonish us of any deviations from it, what excuse we shall be able to make that will satisfy our own hearts, for the omission of so essential a part of our happiness. Riches, honours, and the pleasures of sense, afford no lasting satisfaction; they may intoxicate for a while; but to a soul just launching into a boundless eternity, how contemptible do they appear! How utterly unable to qualify the gnawings of the worm that never dies! In that awful moment, nothing but the consciousness of the conformity of our actions, to the divine rule of duty, will be able to afford the most transient ray of comfort, or consolation. As through life, the consciousness of moral rectitude, is productive of a serenity, and tranquility, unknown to the sensualist, or voluptuary; to the sincere Christian, in the awful moment of separation, it is a source of inexpressible satisfaction, and delight; he can look back with pleasure on a life well spent; and forward with a full assurance of faith in the happiness that awaits him.—Amidst the wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds—he stands unmoved. Supported by a conscious integrity, he may say with St. Paul , "I have sought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me at that day." Now reader, if thou wouldst enjoy the happiness, this great apostle derived from the consciousness of his moral rectitude, use thy utmost endeavours to follow his example, in the practice of moral duty.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber being extremely anxious to close the business finally of the old concern of James S. Lane, & Co. earnestly requests all those indebted to said concern, to discharge their respective balances on or before the first day of April next, as he is positively determined (without respect to persons) to put all bonds, notes and accounts, which remain unpaid on that day, into the hands of an Attorney at Law. It is now upwards of fifteen months since the dissolution of the partnership, and no longer indulgence can or will be given, after the first day of April next.
He will receive Tobacco, Flour, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats and Flax-Seed in payment, which will prevent the common excuse, the want of money.
JAMES S. LANE.
Shepherd's-Town, } January 18, 1805. }
TAKEN up by the subscriber on the 23rd of November last, a sorrel Horse, with both hind feet white, about fifteen hands high, is blind in the right eye, between 13 and 14 years old, is a natural trotter, shod before, has never been docked—Appraised to 30 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away.
SIMON MOON.
Middle Creek, Berkeley } County, January 18, 1805. }
NOTICE.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, to us executed by Matthew Whiting , we shall proceed to sell at public auction, at the Mansion house of the late William Henshaw , deceased, on the 28th day of March next, for cash, one Negro boy named Prince , the property of the said Whiting . Due attendance will be given by
ADAM S. HENSHAW, WASHINGTON HENSHAW, Berkeley County, January 18, 1805.
The subscriber has just received in addition to his former stock of Fresh Goods, a large and extensive assortment of
FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
All of which will be sold on the lowest terms possible for Cash; or on a liberal credit, to such of his customers, who have, or will, pay off their former accounts.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, November 16, 1804.
PRINTING,
In all its variety, executed at this Office with correctness and expedition.

Extracts from COWPER'S TASK.
RURAL LIFE.
Hail, therefore, patroness of health, and ease, And contemplation, heart-consoling joys, And harmless pleasures, in the throng'd abode Of multitudes unknown, hail rural life! Address himself who will to the pursuit Of honours, or emoluments, or fame, I shall not add myself to such a chace, Thwart his attempts, or envy his success. Some must be great. Great offices will have Great talents. And God gives to ev'ry man The virtue, talent, understanding, taste, That lifts him into life, and lets him fall, Just in the niche he was ordain'd to fill. To the deliv'rer of an injur'd land, He gives a tongue t' enlarge upon, an heart To feel, and courage to redress her wrongs; To monarchs diggity, to judges sense, To artists ingenuity and skill; To me an unambitious mind, content In the low vale of life, that early felt A wish for ease and leisure, and ere long, Found here, that leisure, and that ease I wish'd
LIBERTY.
'Tis liberty alone that gives the flow'r of fleeting life its lustre and perfume, And we are weeds without it. All con- straint, Except what wisdom lays on evil men, Is evil; hurts the faculties, impedes Their progress in the road of science; Blinds the eyesight of discovery, and begets In those that suffer it, a sordid mind Bestial, a meager intellect, unfit To be the tenant of man's noble form.
HONOUR.
From Doctor GARTH.
This is most true, when privilege and right Are once invaded, Honour bids us fight. But ere we once engage in Honour's cause, First know what Honour is, and whence it was. Scorn'd by the base, 'tis courted by the brave, The hero's tyrant, and the coward's slave. Born in the noisy camp, it lives on air; And both exists by hope and by despair. Angry whence're a moment's ease we gain, And reconcil'd at our returns of pain. It lives, when in death's arms the hero lies; But when his safety he consults, it dies. Bigotted to this idol, we disclaim Rest, health, and ease, for nothing but a name.
SADDLE BAGS LOST.
LOST, either in Martinsburg, or on the road leading from thence to Garrards-Town, a pair of black leather SADDLE-BAGS, a little worn, con- taining two calf-skins, with the pattern of a pair of shoes cut off of each. Any person who may find and return them to the subscriber, living near Garrards- Town, or to Mr. J. Alburtis, in Mar- tinsburg, shall be generously rewarded. DAVID RIPPY. December 28, 1804.
To hire for one year, two young
Negro Men,
that have been accustomed to plantation work. For terms apply to the subscri- ber living near Martinsburg. EDWARD TABB. December 28, 1804.
The last Notice
IS hereby given to those persons in- debted to the estate of Joseph Park, deceased, that if their several accounts and obligations are not paid up by the 15th of March next, they will be put in- to the hands of an Attorney for collection, without respect to persons—and all those who have any demands against the estate, are requested to bring them in for pay- ment to WILLIAM WILSON, Acting Administrator. Prospect-Hill, November 30, 1804.
English Education.
IT appearing to be the wish of my neighbours, and former patrons, that my Academy at this place should not be discontinued, as I had intended after the present year, at least for a season, I have determined to pursue the business of instruction again the ensuing year; and hereby give notice, that the School will be opened on the first day of Febru- ary next, for the reception of boarders, and a few day scholars: And I request all persons who wish to send their chil- dren, particularly those who intend to beard them, to enter them on that day, and will thank them also, to inform me of their intention, as early from this date, as possible, that I may be able to form a judgment of what provision it will be necessary to make. Board, the same as formerly, and likewise Tuition, except some branches of Needle work, and Painting, should they be required to be taught.
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS. Mount Zoar, Jefferson County, Dec. 21, 1804.
THE Subscriber returns his most grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public for the encourage- ment he has experienced, and respect- fully informs them that he has just re- ceived, and will constantly keep for sale at his Blacksmiths shop in the main street Martinsburg opposite to the In- dian Chief Tavern, a very large and complete assortment of
BAR-IRON,
of the best quality, selected with care by himself from the Iron Works, and which he will dispose of on the most reduced terms. He continues as usual to carry on the Blacksmith's business in all its various branches, and flatters him- self, that if good materials, manufactur- ed in the most serviceable manner, toge- ther with the strictest attention to busi- ness, can secure the public favour, he shall not go unrewarded.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS. Martinsburg, December 14, 1804.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishes to sell the Plantation whereon he now lives, situate on Back Creek, Berkeley County, 7 miles from Martinsburg and 15 from Bath, containing 333 acres of good strong Lime-stone 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, Distil- lery, 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 great- er 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 SALE, A
Negro Woman,
twenty-seven years old, good at house and out-work, with her two children, one six and the other two years of age, both boys.
JONAS HOOVER. December 28, 1804.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber will sell low the HOUSE in which he now lives at the East end of the Court-House, front- ing on the Public-Square and Queen- Street, and but a few poles from the Market-House; the building is almost new, made of frame weather-boarded, and painted white, a capacious and con- venient Store-room laid off on the public corner, there are two other rooms on the lower floor, and three on the second, with convenient back buildings; the stand for a store is equal, and perhaps more pleasantly situated, than any other in this place.
JAMES ANDERSON. Martinsburg, October 24, 1804.
Dr. J. P. Harris
Has just received, in addition to a very large and extensive assortment of Drugs, Medicine, & Paints, a considerable quantity of West-India Fruit, such as ORANGES, LEMONS and RAISONS, and Confection of almost every kind. He has also on hand a quantity of the best PERUVIAN BARK.
He earnestly requests all who are indebted to him, to come forward and discharge their accounts. Those who fail to do so, by the 1st of January next, need expect no further indulgence.
To be Rented,
That eligible stand for a Tavern, in which the subscriber now lives, situate in the town of Martinsburg, cornering on King and Queen streets and next the Market-House.—This property consists of a very large and convenient House, with a great number of lodging and other rooms, and good dry cellars under it— a good Kitchen, a Stable large enough to hold fifty horses, a Granary, and an excellent Shed and other necessary build- ings—one Lot of Ground well enclosed, and a Garden equal to any in Martins- burg. This property has been occupied as a place of public entertainment for more than twenty years, and is as well calculated for a Tavern as any other stand in the County. As the subscriber is determined to leave Martinsburg, he will let the above property to a person who would be likely to keep a good house, on very advantageous terms.— Possession may be had the 1st of March next.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
All persons indebted to the subscri- ber, by bond, note, or book ac- count, are requested to come in by the 1st of March next, and discharge what may be due.—As he is positively deter- mined to close all his accounts by that time, no person need look for any longer indulgence.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. November 30, 1804.
An Overseer.
WANTED, as an Overseer and Cropper, a young man who can come well recommended for his industry and good morals. Apply to the subscri- ber living near Martinsburg.
EDWARD TABB. January 4, 1805.
A Miller.
WANTED immediately, a MIL- LER to attend a Merchant Mill. One without a family will be preferred. Inquire of the Printer. January 4, 1805.
Patterson's Old MILL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he has got the above Mill in complete order for grinding, and that he will stand accountable for the inspection of all Su- perfine Flour manufactured at it.
ROBERT CHRISTY. January 4, 1805.
NOTICE.
THE public will please to take notice, that it is not in my power to call on the different persons indebted to me, without great inconvenience in regard to my business, I have therefore appoint- ed Gustavus Clements to call on all those in any manner indebted to me—and he is fully authorised to settle my accounts up to the present date. Every person who will pay off their accounts, will be entitled to the usual credit.
LUKE PENTONY. Martinsburg, January 4, 1805.
EDWARD MARQUAM, CABINET MAKER,
RETURNS his sincere thanks to the public for the great encourage- ment he has met with since he commen- ced business in Shepherd's-Town; and as he intends continuing his business in said town, in a frame house nearly opposite to Mr. John Baker's, has pro- vided himself with a sufficient stock of Mahogany, Walnut, &c. He begs leave to assure those who may favour him with their custom, that nothing on his part shall be wanting to merit their approbation. Having acquired his pro- fession in Europe, and carried on busi- ness in Baltimore for a considerable time, he flatters himself that he will be able to give general satisfaction: He manufactures in the neatest manner, and on the newest and most approved plans, all kinds of Cabinet work, such as Se- cretaries, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Sophas, Easy Chairs, Heart-back, ditto, &c. &c. all kinds of Window and Bed Cornices, and all kinds of Carving, Fluting and Vot-work; also, Electricing Machines, suitable for Physicians or private fami- lies.
Shepherd's-Town, Dec. 21, 1804.
Winter Goods and Groceries.
THE SUBSCRIBER Has just received and finished opening, (part from Philadelphia and part from Baltimore,) a very large supply of
Choice Winter Goods and Groceries,
Which, in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment more complete than ever, consisting of almost every article in the Dry Goods and Grocery line, too numerous to particularise—all which he begs leave to offer his friends and the public in general, at the most reduced prices for CASH or COUNTRY PRO- DUCE, or on the usual credit to punctu- al customers.
WARRANTED Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms.
N. B. He offers the highest price in Cash, for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, or Flax-Seed.
With the greatest esteem, He remains the publics obt. and humbl. servt. PHILIP NADEBOUSCH. Martinsburg, January 11, 1805.
The subscriber has just received, and always intends keeping for sale, a number of Silver
WATCHES,
of various kinds and prices. He has also for sale, A great variety of WATCH CHAINS, SEALS and KEYS.
REES BRANSON. Martinsburg, 4th 1st month, 1805.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS,
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER,
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Promissory NOTES, &c. &c. &c.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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