Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-07-24 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 10 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, July 24, 1807.
[Whole No. 426.]
Berkeley, ss. March Court, 1806. Morris Rees and David Rees, Com- plainants, AGAINST Presley Neville and the other legal re- presentatives of John Neville, dec'd, Coleby Chew and Noah Ridgeway, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Presley Neville and other the heirs and representatives of John Nevill, dec'd, 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 Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered, that said Presley Neville and other the heirs and representatives of John Neville, dec'd, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in September next, to answer the bill of the Complainants, 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste. DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. May Court, 1806.
Samuel Veal, Complainant, AGAINST David Veal, Cornelius Vanauzdoll and Susannah his wife, William Morgan and Agnes his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, and Elizabeth Veal, Heirs and legal representatives of Isaac Veal, dec'd, Defendants, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, David Veal, Cornelius Vanauzdoll and Susannah his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, and Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in September 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. Teste. DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
FOR SALE.
FOURTEEN and a half acres of Land, lying on the Bank of Potomac, in Jefferson County, adjoining the Lands of Mr. John Toole and Captain Shepherd. One half the purchase money in hand, the remainder in a year, with interest, will be expected. A good title will be made the purchaser. DAVID HUNTER.
June 5, 1807.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on his plantation near Martinsburg, on Monday the 29th June last, an estray, a dark dun horse, 14 hands high, about three years old, has a small star in his forehead, the left hind foot white, white mane and tail, no brand or marks perceptible, and appraised to Twenty Dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away.
ROBERT COCKBURN, sen'r. July 10, 1807.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber's farm, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, Virginia, sometime in the month of February last, a black man slave, named JASPER, about 22 or 23 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, down look, particularly when detected in doing any wrong, his wool on his head very bushy, his back will show some marks of the whip, has lost a tooth before, or his teeth are wide apart. Also, a light coloured negro man slave, named GEORGE, about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 6 or 9 inches high, steps quick when walking, his back will also show marks of the whip. The above reward will be given for taking up and securing the above negroes in the jail of Berkeley County, if taken within the County, or ten dollars for either of them; if taken out of the County and within 100 miles, and secured in any jail so that I get them or either of them double the sum; if at a greater distance than 100 miles, an additional reward will be paid, in proportion to the distance, to compensate for the trouble in taking them or either of them up, and securing them, or delivering them to the jail in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia. ANDREW WAGGENER, sen'r. July 10, 1807.
FOR SALE. A VALUABLE Tract of first rate slave LAND, containing about four hundred acres, lying in Berkeley County, Virginia, one mile from the Sulpher spring and six from Martinsburg; about one hundred and forty acres cleared, (fifty of which lately cleared) eight acres of meadow and twenty acres more enclosed for the purpose making meadow of; the whole well enclosed with strong fences. The greater part of the wood land lies level, is the prime of the tract, and heavily timbered. There is on the premises several new and excellent springs of excellent water, well situated for distilleries. Three different tenements with good Dwelling Houses, &c. on them, and the tract will bear being divided in as many parts, with a proportion of meadow, cleared, and wood land, to each. I will sell the whole together, or separately, as may best suit the purchaser. For further information and terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. WILLIAM LYNE, jun. July 10, 1807.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 17th of February last, Negro Charity, about 29 years old, dark complexion, with a wen over her right eye, and one joint of her right big toe cut off. She was seen at Absolom Miller's, on the 26th of February. Any person securing her in jail or delivering her to me, shall receive five dollars reward. SMITH SLAUGHTER. Jefferson County, March 20, 1807.
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 never failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomak 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 Potomak 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 18, 1806.
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office.
FROM THE VIRGINIA ARGUS. TRIAL OF COL. AARON BURR. [CONTINUED.]
Thursday, June 18.
After the court was opened, their opinion was delivered by the Chief Justice, as to the propriety of a witness answering questions which might criminate himself.
This opinion from its length we are unable to give entire—After examining the arguments of counsel and stating the reasons of which it is founded, it concludes thus—
To apply this reasoning to the particular case under consideration. To know and conceal the treason of another, is misprision of treason, and is punishable by law. No witness, therefore, is compellable by law to disclose a fact which would form a necessary and essential part of this crime. If the letter in question contains evidence of treason, which is a fact not dependant on the testimony of the witness before the court, and therefore may be proved without the aid of his testimony, and if the witness was acquainted with that treason when the letter was written, he may probably be guilty of misprision of treason, and therefore the court ought not to compel him to answer any question, the answer to which might disclose his former knowledge of the contents of that letter.
But if the letter should relate to the misdemeanor and not the treason, the court is not apprised, that a knowledge and concealment of the misdemeanor, would expose the witness to any prosecution whatever. On this account, the Court was at first disposed to enquire, whether the letter could be deciphered, in order to determine from its contents, how far the witness could be examined respecting it. The court was inclined to this course, from considering the question as one which might require a dispensation of the usual rules.
But if the witness might have had of the contents of this letter, when it was put in cypher, or when it was copied by him, if indeed such was the fact. But on hearing the question more particularly, and precisely stated, and finding that it refers only to the present knowledge of the cypher. It appears to the Court, that the question may be answered without implicating the witness, because his present knowledge would not, it is believed, in a criminal prosecution, justify the inference that his knowledge was acquired previous to this trial, or afford the means of proving that fact.
The court is therefore of opinion, that the witness may answer the question now propounded.
The gentlemen of the bar, will understand the rule laid down by the court to be this.
It is the province of the court to judge whether any direct answer to the question which may be proposed, will furnish evidence against the witness.
If such answer may disclose a fact which forms a necessary and essential link in the chain of testimony, which would be sufficient to convict him of any crime, he is bound to answer it, so as to furnish matter for that conviction.
In such a case, the witness must himself judge what his answer will be and if he says on oath that he cannot answer without accusing himself, he cannot be compelled to answer.
Mr. Wiley being interrogated, replied, he did not understand the part of the letter in cypher.
Mr. Hay then put the following Question.
"Mr. Wiley, do you know whether or not this paper was written by col. Burr or by his directions?"
Answer—The part in cypher, was wrote by col. Burr.
Mr. Hay then moved, that the paper go to the grand jury as they had sent for it.
Mr. Botts objected to the motion, and contended that the materiality of the paper to the present case, ought first to be shown to the court, before the paper could be sent.
The court were of opinion, that the paper ought to be deciphered in court, to prove its relevancy before it could be sent to the grand jury.
The grand jury came into court about
two.
Mr. John Randolph, the foreman of the grand jury then addressed the court—
"May it please the court, one of the witnesses under examination, has answered certain questions touching a letter in cypher—The grand jury understand, that a letter of the same description is in the possession of the attorney of the court and they wish to have that letter in order to ascertain whether it be the original or a copy of the same. The letter in cypher was accordingly, after some discussion by the counsel on both sides, delivered to the grand jury."
Friday, June 19.
The Court was opened about one quarter after eleven.
Col. Burr rose and stated to the court, that the process which was obtained for the President of the United States last Saturday, was served upon him on Monday morning; but a verbal answer was only given, signifying that an answer to the notification of the process, would be returned through some other channel. Col. Burr therefore observed, if nothing was heard in the course of the day from the attorney for the prosecution, that to-morrow morning a motion would be made for enforcing the process of the court.
Mr. Hay rose and observed, that he wished to make a motion to the court. That the gentleman on the other side, had taken up so much of the time of the court, and had kept up such an incessant fire, that for his own part, he was unable either to think or reflect as he ought to do; but however, he should make a motion which should be that he should be at liberty to send up to the grand jury certain questions or interrogatories, to be put to the witnesses.
Mr. Martin said, he had no objection under certain qualifications, that col. Burr also might be at liberty to send up certain interrogatories.
Mr. Hay replied, that although he had no objection, he could not assent to the proposal of the gentleman.
Mr. Edmund Randolph then rose to make the motion, of which he gave notice on Wednesday. Mr. Hay interrupted him, to state some remarks on the motion, which Mr. Randolph proposed to make, as he was assured its only intention was for the purpose of debasing and degrading general Wilkinson. He asked the court to consider the affidavits which Mr. Randolph was to produce, and if after reading these the court were not of opinion that the motion was irregular, an argument might be heard.—In fact he would object to the reading of the affidavits, because he knew the spirit of the witnesses who made them, and who were actuated with a most deadly hatred against general Wilkinson. Mr. Hay said he glanced his eye on a single expression in the paper which Mr. Randolph held in his hand, which he knew was intended as a deadly blow against the character of general Wilkinson, that he knew was false. He hoped, therefore, the court would never sanction the exhibition of these voluntary affidavits, on the part of these reluctant witnesses on the part of the United States.
Mr. Edmund Randolph. I was about, please your honors, to go forward with the motion of which I had given notice the other day, when I was interrupted by the gentleman for the prosecution. However I might have been inclined to have deferred the motion for this day, yet from the observations which have fallen from him, I have determined now to proceed. I make a motion to you, sir, for examining certain documents and testimony to prove that gen. Wilkinson has used improper means with several of the witnesses for the prosecution. The counsel on the other side, sir, have said a vast deal about the policy which we had in view; in making this motion. That our policy, sir, was to degrade and debase the character of gen. Wilkinson. I tell you, sir, that our policy is to show, that the most arbitrary means have been resorted to, in dragging hither several of the witnesses. That gen. Wilkinson by virtue of military authority, has endeavored to interrupt the free course of testimony. Why, sir, inform us that this gentleman, this military hero, is to come forth, after this trial is over like the purest gold from a fiery furnace!

Why are we told, sir, that gen. Wilkinson is the saviour of America? Why has the attorney insinuated, that those men who we wish to bring forward, are actuated, with the most deadly hatred towards gen. Wilkinson? Why else is he telling you that the law will be prostrated by the production of the testimony, we are desirous of producing? Sir, when we come to exhibit to the court the several testimonies we have in regard to the points which I have stated, I have no doubt but the court will see the propriety of the motion and of the measures we have adopted.
Mr. Hay says, that from a single glance his eye had on a paper in my hand he was satisfied my intention was to strike at the character of general Wilkinson. This, sir, is the great stroke; general Wilkinson is or is not subject to legal consequences. If he is not subject to legal consequences, how deplorable, how lamentable must be the lot of the accused! These affidavits contain a vast deal of miscellaneous matter of the highest importance in the present question. If there be any impropriety in exhibiting these affidavits, it lies with the court to determine. The court are to say what the law is in this case. It is said the witnesses are here—I rejoice, sir, that the witnesses are here; I also rejoice, sir, that there are several respectable persons here to bear witness of the integrity of their characters. I glory, sir, that this is the case and that we have an opportunity of repelling the insinuations that have been thrown out against them by the attorney for the prosecution. If their credibility be doubted, we can speedily remove this doubt to the satisfaction of the court. I trust, therefore, that an argument will be gone into with respect to the propriety of the motion.
Mr. Botta spoke about ten minutes in support of Mr. Randolph.
He was replied to by Mr. M'Rae, in a speech of a quarter of an hour against the propriety of the motion, and in vindication of the character of gen. Wilkinson.
Mr. Wickham rose and answered Mr. M'Rae's proposition of submitting the affidavits in question to the secret inspection of the court, which he said was a mode of proceeding he should always oppose. He would certainly protest against the erection of a tribunal of this sort and adverted to the aspersion which was attempted to be thrown on the character of the witnesses.
Mr. Hay interrupted him by observing, that he was surprised at Mr. Wickham's extraordinary remark on the epithets which he had used with respect to the witnesses. Had he said the counsel associated with him, not accused gen. Wilkinson of the basest deeds? Had they not accused gen. Wilkinson of perjury?
Mr. Martin rose and remarked, if by perjury, Mr. Hay alluded to the charge made against gen. Wilkinson for the violation of the constitution, this was a fact known to the whole world. Were not Swartwout and Bollman in court? Were there not living testimony of gen. Wilkinson's having broken his oath, so far as regards the preservation of the constitution of the United States.
The Court expressed a desire to hear the inspection of the affidavits, and that the arguments on the motion might proceed to-morrow.
Col. Burr rose and stated, that notwithstanding the inconvenience to which he was subjected by the delay, yet he was willing to conform to the wishes of the court, and that the arguments on the propriety of the motion should be commenced to-morrow.
Mr. Martin hoped the gentlemen for the prosecution would also postpone their motion.
Mr. Hay had several objections to a delay particularly as there were several of the witnesses respecting whom he intended to put interrogatories, to be sent up to the grand jury.
Col. Burr had no objection, provided he also had the privilege of giving interrogatories to any witnesses he pleased, and had the privilege likewise of inspecting the interrogatories which might be put by the attorney.
Mr. Martin said he had been attorney-general for the state of Maryland for many years, and never had known it practised that interrogatories were sent by the attorney to the grand jury.
The Chief Justice said that the principle was no doubt a novel one, and he should for his own part be opposed to the introduction of the practice of the public Attorney, sending up the written interrogatories to the grand jury. But if the principle were admitted on one side it ought likewise to have a place on the other, and if the prosecuting attorney
had the privilege of sending up written interrogatories, that the accused likewise should have the same indulgence.
Mr. Hay therefore waved his proposition of sending interrogatories for witnesses to the Grand Jury, and stated that he would content himself by relying on the integrity and candor of the Grand Jury.
Col. Burr rose and informed the court that in Kentucky, Mr. Davies, the public attorney for that district, had made the same proposition to the court, that of sending interrogatories to the Grand Jury. That he at first had attempted to go to the grand jury himself, but the court very properly prevented the extraordinary measure. That he then proposed interrogatories; but as they were only three in number, and the very questions which he, col. Burr himself, was desirous should be put by the Grand Jury to the witnesses. He therefore requested that the court would assent to their being sent, and in this manner the court had agreed to the sending of the interrogatories drawn up by Mr. Davies.
The Chief Justice observed, he did not know that the attempt had ever before been made by a public attorney.
A proposal was afterwards made by Mr. Hay, that general Wilkinson should be specially informed of the charges which were to be made against him.
A discussion of some length took place on this, when Mr. Randolph stated that he would tell explicitly that the purport of the motion would be to attack the conduct of General Wilkinson in the present cause.
[To be continued.]
LONDON, June 25.
Private letters from the lower Elbe mention, that advice had been received there of the Austrian court having refused a further passage through Istria to the French troops intended for Dalmatia, in consequence of very pressing remonstrances from Russia. Many reports are spread, which would seem to indicate an approaching rupture between France and Austria. That 35,000 from the army collected in Istria as was supposed for the purpose of penetrating into Turkey, are coming by forced marches to Germany. It is represented as a remarkable circumstance, that gives rise to many conjectures. We have little hope, however, that any immediate rupture will take place.
NEW-YORK, July 15.
Capt. Weymouth of the schr. Weymouth, arrived here yesterday from Richmond informs, that on Friday morning he was boarded in Hampton Roads by a boat from his Britannic majesty's ship Bellona, and treated politely. The officer of the boat inquired for news, and informed capt. W. that the president's proclamation had been received the day before, and was in hopes that in a few days all disputes would be settled. The same evening capt. W. was boarded off cape Henry by a boat from the Melampus (which frigate and the Triumph 74 dropped down two days before)—they asked for some poultry which capt. W. was obliged to refuse giving them. They stated that they were in much want of fresh provisions—that they had plenty of water and salt provisions—and that the ships crews were getting the scurvy. On capt. Weymouth's inquiring what they had done with the seamen taken out of the Chesapeake, and if they were Englishmen; the officer answered that they were distributed among the fleet, and that they were Americans, but they had received the king's bounty, and signed the ships papers in England—that they had run off with the captain's pinace, but had no officer in the boat as has been reported.
By the politeness of a gentleman, lately arrived from London, which place he left on the morning of the 27th of May, we have been favored with the following important intelligence. The source from which it is derived entitles it to the highest credit.
Official intelligence was received in London on the evening of the 26th May, that a sortie had been made from Danzic by the combined Russian and Prussian armies, while 5,000 men from Koningsburg had effected a landing on the Hader which led to a very bloody and long contested conflict which, by the French bulletin, is said to have cost the Allies 16,000 men—the whole 5,000 from Koningsburg were either killed or taken prisoners. The loss on the side of the French is not mentioned. The names of several of the officers were given, and the allies demanded a suspension of hostilities for three days to bury their
dead—a part of which was only granted. The same account, with the exception of 2 or 3,000 fewer killed, was also received from Denmark.
The next arrival from England will probably bring us the official details of this event.
[Peoples Friend]
NORFOLK, July 10.
On Wednesday evening two of the British ships (the Triumph and the Melampus) left Hampton Roads, and went down to the capes; the Bellona and the Leopard remain as before.
We have not understood that the proclamation of the President has been officially communicated to the commander of the British ships, although we believe that he is informed of it, but most probably waits an official notification before he departs, if he means to depart.—This notification will probably be given this day.
NORFOLK, July 15.
Official notification of the President's Proclamation, was yesterday sent down to commodore Douglass, by lieutenant Ham, in the revenue cutter; and this morning the Bellona and Leopard, the two ships that were in the roads, got under weigh and went down.
On Saturday morning, two young men (one an apprentice to Mr. Vanhorne, hatter, and the other a journeyman taylor) who were on guard the preceding night, on being dismissed and on their way home, vied with each other which should go through the manual exercise with the greatest precision, when coming to the word fire, and forgetting their guns were loaded with ball cartridge, they both discharged at the same moment. The latter instantly fell, the ball having perforated his body. He lived only a few minutes.
BALTIMORE, July 15.
We have been informed by a gentleman of credibility, that the Enquiry into the conduct of Capt. Barron, has been suspended for the present, on account of the indisposition of Commodore Preble. Capt. Chauncy, who was to have been a member of the court for the purpose, arrived yesterday in this City, on his way to New-York, whither he has been ordered, in conjunction with Commodore Rodgers, for the purpose of taking efficient measures for protecting the port of that place. Eight or nine gun-boats, we understand, will be employed for the defence of that harbor.
July 18.
The pilot who took down the ship Victress, reports, that at eleven o'clock last Monday, they passed the British fleet at the capes, consisting of two 74's, one 50 and a frigate; were boarded by an officer from the Leopard, who behaved with extreme politeness; enquired respecting the state of the public mind at Baltimore, and was anxious to obtain newspapers, which were given to him. He said that it never was their intention to obstruct outward bound vessels. The officer requested the favor of being permitted to put the pilot on board of any vessels which he might desire to take up, offering him accommodation for two or three days on board the Leopard.
The governor and council held a session at Annapolis on Sunday evening, for the purpose of adopting measures to carry into effect the requisition of the President of the U. S. who through the Secretary of War, has demanded that 3863 men should be held in readiness, to march at a moments warning, as our quota of the 100,000 militia to be called out.
Extract of a letter from Washington 13th July.
The Bellona and Leopard remain at their station blocking Norfolk. The Triumph and Melampus have taken their old station at the Capes where they were joined by a frigate and a sloop of war. In this state they will probably continue until they shall receive orders from Berkeley. This position at the Capes was taken on the evening of the 8th. Another letter it is said, was sent by Douglass to the Mayor of Norfolk, and it was returned not opened.
PETERSBURG, (Va.) July 7.
As a prelude to the celebration of independence, and at the same time to express their detestation of the British government, a number of citizens of this town prepared, on Friday last, an EFFIGY of JOHN BULL, adorned with all the gaudy trappings of royalty, and with appropriate labels evincive of the public sentiment. After parading it through the principal streets, accompani-
ed by a large concourse of people, it was carried to Centre-Hill, tarred and feathered, and committed to the flames, amidst the huzzas of the multitude.
Lancaster, 13th July, 1807. GENERAL ORDERS.
The President of the United States, having required a draft of fifteen thousand six hundred and thirty-five men as the quota of Pennsylvania, towards a Detachment of One Hundred Thousand Militia, the Governor hastens to perform the duty which the constitution and laws have assigned to him, with all the sensibility and zeal that the occasion is calculated to inspire.
After a lapse of more than thirty years, the Honor, the Liberty, and the Independence of the union are again at stake, upon a contest with the same power, over whose arms and ambition the patriots of America triumphed in the war of 1776. The resources of patriotism and valour, which were then employed to establish our existence as a nation, must now, therefore, be displayed, in order to preserve it. The sacred trust descends upon the sons of our revolutionary heroes and statesmen. It is for them, at the present crisis, to embalm the memory of the many, who are dead; to enliven the declining day of the few, who survive; and, in short, to deserve the inheritance prepared for them.
While the glory of the revolution excites a laudable emulation, the justice of our cause will give confidence to every effort, for resenting unprovoked insult, and repelling unexpected aggression.—The memorable Declaration of Independence had placed the people of Great Britain on the same footing with the people of every other country,—as enemies in war; as friends in peace ; and from the moment that the treaty of 1783 terminated the revolutionary conflict, it became the duty, and it has been obviously the desire, of the American government, to preserve an harmonious intercourse between the two nations.—But a far different policy seems to have actuated the government of Great Britain. It would be difficult to trace in their conduct many instances of good will; while the indications of wounded pride, of arrogant power and of political as well as commercial jealousy, are every where to be seen. It must be remembered that even the faith of the treaty of peace was long disregarded; that our seamen have been cruelly impressed, abused and slaughtered; that lawless speculations committed on our commerce, have enriched the British navy; that the jurisdiction of our coast has been violated, and its harbours, in effect, blockaded; that our towns and territory have been actually menaced; and that the rights of neutrality, founded upon the law of nations, have been arbitrarily subverted, for sinister and selfish purposes. In the consummation of these outrages (accumulating year after year) we behold at length, a premeditated, a direct insult to the flag of the union!—For, while peace existed, and friendship was professed, a public ship of war of the United States has been attacked and subdued by surprise; many of her crew were killed and wounded; and four of them (native citizens of America) have been forcibly seized and carried away! This is not the case of plundered property, of private wrongs or doubtful jurisdiction, which may admit of pecuniary reparation or diplomatic arrangement; but is the case of public war treacherously waged, under the sanction of a British commission: And every ball fired by the Leopard at the Chesapeake, inflicts a wound upon the heart of every American.
If the government of Great Britain has inferred from our love of peace an indisposition to war, upon any provocation, they will be undeceived by the vigour and fortitude of the Federal administration, who justly estimate the honour of the nation to be more precious, even than its peace. If the government of Great Britain has imagined, that our domestic dissensions on political questions, have destroyed, or impaired the national unity in relation to foreign countries; the opportunity has already occurred, to learn that the patriotism of America, when drawn into action by foreign outrage, is of all parties; and constitutes the pride and safeguard of our government, by whomsoever our government is administered. If the government of Great Britain, viewing our citizens only occupied with the arts of peace, without a standing army or a permanent navy, to meet, at once the exigence of war, have thought we may become an easy as well as a lucrative conquest to their arms; let them seriously reflect upon the exploits of our indomitable

During the former contest, and the exemplary spirit now manifested by our brethren of Norfolk and Hampton; let them candidly estimate the maritime character recently displayed in our hostilities with France and Tripoli; and let them calculate the resources of our population, industry, and enterprise, to convince them that (however we may suffer in the onset) we have nothing to apprehend from the result.
With this view of our situation, whatever hope may still be indulged of an adequate atonement, by amicable means it will be folly to postpone our preparations, for the last appeal of an injured and indignant nation. The governor, therefore, confidently relies upon the co-operation of the militia and volunteers of Pennsylvania, to give the most prompt and efficient execution to the requisition of the President of the United States, and the adjutant general is particularly charged with the measures necessary to organize the quota of the state, conformably to the following plan.
1. There shall be forthwith drafted from the militia, in the manner prescribed by law, 13,633 officers and privates, to be formed into two divisions, four brigades, and twenty five regiments.
But volunteers accepted by the President of the United States, either under the act of congress of the 18th April 1806, or the act of Congress of the 24th Feb 1807, will be considered as substitutes for the whole or any part of their quota, on notice of the tender of their services to the governor.
The corps of artillery, cavalry, riflemen, and infantry shall be in the following general proportions as nearly as practicable:
  Artillery, 781   Cavalry, 1363   Riflemen, 1563   Infantry, 11726 
2. The whole quota required, shall be appointed among the several divisions of the state, agreeably to a detail to be furnished by the adjutant general.
The quotas of the several divisions of the state, shall be formed into two divisions, for the present service.
The quotas of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh divisions of the state, shall form the first division for service, under the command of major general Thomas Craig, a brigadier general from the first division of the state, and a brigadier general from the second division of the state.
The quotas of the eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth divisions of the state, shall form the second division for service, under the command of major general Joseph Heister, with a brigadier general from the third division, and a brigadier general from the fourth division of the state.
3. As soon as the drafts are made, the men shall be mustered and inspected; and muster and inspection returns shall be made to the adjutant general, who will, without delay, transmit copies to the secretary at war.
When the detachment and organization shall be effected, the respective corps will be exercised under the officers set over them. Drafted Militia, by their proper officers—Volunteers, under the first act of Congress, by the present Militia officers, or others, at the option and direction of the constitutional authority of the state. And Volunteers, under the second act of Congress, by their own officers if already organized, by officers appointed in the manner prescribed by the law of Pennsylvania.
But the corps (either of drafted Militia or Volunteers) will not remain embodied, nor be considered as in actual service, until by subsequent orders, they are directed to take the field.
If the divisions, brigades, and regiments, have not been organized, agreeably to the directions of the Militia act of this state, the same shall be done with all possible dispatch, and the returns of elections be forwarded to the governor.
THOMAS M'KEAN, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
By the Governor.
A. J. DALLAS, } Aids-de-camp. J. B. M'KEAN, }
Alexandria, July 20.
DIED yesterday, at the City of Washington, URY TRACY, Esq. a Senator in the Congress of the U. States from the state of Connecticut.
On Thursday afternoon last, an imprudent young man, to ridicule the mourning which the citizens wear in respect for the memory of those unfortunate seamen who were slaughtered on
board the Chesapeake , and in contempt of those high patriotic feelings which swell the bosom of our countrymen against the outrageous insults which had been offered to our sovereignty, had the temerity to tie a piece of crape round the leg of his dog, and send him into the street. Yesterday morning some spirited Americans seized the offender and pumped him in the public streets, as a lasting memento to the world, that when American independence is threatened by a foreign enemy, we consider all those who are not with us in our resentment, to be against us.
MARTINSBURG, July 24.
TEMPER, SPIRIT, AND RESOURCES OF OUR COUNTRY.
FAR from wishing to excite the angry passions of the nation, or to prompt the spirit of war, our general sense of public interest would lead to the inculcation of an opposite temper, and to the cultivation of the arts of peace, with which the prosperity of every people is inseparably connected. But there are limits to forbearance, beyond which we are bound, by the highest obligations, both of honor and safety, not to endure either insult or injury from whatever quarter they come. And hence the right which as Americans, we shall invariably exercise to censure nations or individuals whose conduct is designed to distress or dishonor our country.
The unanimous expression of public sentiment, which has gone forth in the United States, on the late, outrageous proceeding of the British marine, must carry conviction to every government in the world, that the American people will suffer no differences in domestic politics to divide them on questions of great national concern, and that in every occurrence of foreign aggression they will act with the union and vigor which ought to be expected from men, who have interests of a dearer nature to defend than the members of any other community.
Placed by a gracious providence in a country, which embraces every benefit of soil and climate that can give value to existence, and in full possession of every faculty which a free government and inexhaustible resources, both of nature and art can bestow; to permit the diminution of these enjoyments by any earthly power, would impeach our gratitude to heaven, and violate the first principle of nature, self preservation .
To continue these blessings unimpaired, and to transmit the inheritance of our Fathers without a stain to posterity, or to sink them in the sordid considerations of a delusive tranquility, is now the option before us.
That the choice has been irrevocably made, is recorded in the unanimous and indignant expression of the public will. Be ours the pleasing task briefly to review, the means which we possess to enforce the determination should negotiation fail, and the required reparation be refused.
With a population that can furnish, with but little inconvenience to the pursuits of agriculture, manufactures and the mechanic arts, five hundred thousand brave and hardy soldiers, with a commerce, fisheries, and coasting trade, that could yield to the purposes of war one hundred thousand of the bravest and best of seamen, with every supply that can be required for naval or military use, with the proud remembrance of triumphant constancy and courage, in the struggle of our revolution. War to animate the exertions of future contest, and with a geographical position, which gives to our country a commanding choice of military operation; is it within the conception of reason or common sense, that any nation should wantonly and without cause, provoke the just resentment of such a people?
Could any thing short of madness urge that nation, whose best interests are interwoven with our peaceful intercourse, to such an act of desperation and self destruction? Let the nations of Europe and more especially Great Britain resolve the question. Be it the care of our government to place the question fairly before her—and be it the unshakable decision of the American people, to meet her pacific answer with honorable reconciliation, or her war-defiance with bold and inexorable hostility.
[Phil. Register.]
HINTS ON THE EVENT OF A WAR.
In the event of a war between the United States and Great Britain, the probable object of attack on the part of the latter will be the port of New Orleans.—
Louisiana is the part of America most thinly peopled by citizens of the United States, and consequently most exposed to the troops of an enemy. Great Britain may also flatter herself, that from the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, she may with success invade the Western Country, at least that part of the western country which now forms the frontiers of the Union. The strength of the Canadians is much greater than foreigners are apt to suppose. The emigration to that country from the British dominions, as also from the New-England States, has been nearly equal to the emigration into the States of Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee, with their adjacent territories from the Atlantic States. The conquest of Canada ought therefore in the first instance to be the object of this country. To invade Canada, will be the most effectual way of preventing an attack from that quarter. If Canada be conquered, all the views of the British on this continent will be destroyed. So long as Canada remains in their possession, they may always harass and annoy the western settlements. So long as Canada remains subject to British authority, the North Western tribes of Indians will be retained in British pay. These tribes alone, on a moderate calculation, may be estimated at 15 or 20,000. This force from the Indian mode of war may be extremely injurious to the Western settlers; but were Canada once allied to the United States, in place of having the Indians opposed to us, we should have them on our side in whatever contest we might be engaged.
The invasion of Canada may be easily accomplished either from the State of Ohio or the New-England States. The present military force in those provinces does not exceed four thousand, an army of 15 or 20,000 at farthest will be sufficient for this purpose.
Could a peace be continued on honorable terms between the United States and Britain, it would doubtless be advantageous to both countries; but if all prospects of amity vanishes, it becomes the duty of every American citizen, not only to prepare himself against invasion, but for invasion, and for the conquest of those territories which are in the power of the United States to obtain.
The Bahama Islands also hold out a prize which, though of less value than the Canadas, may be easily attained.—Ten thousand militia may be transported to the Bahama in a few days time from Charleston in the absence of the British cruisers, which cannot always block up our harbors. These Islands would be of value to the United States in many respects. The British would no longer have a retreat for their privateering depredations, nor would the Bahama furnish as they do now a band of pirates to harass the American Commerce.
[Virginia Gazette.]
EXECUTIVE MEASURES.
We understand that the following arrangements have been decided in the cabinet at Washington, as necessary to meet the exigencies of the present crisis:
The immediate equipment of a national vessel to carry dispatches to our minister at the court of London; Congress to convene in the month of October: A call on the several states for their respective quotas of 100,000 infantry, cavalry and artillery, to be held in a state of preparation for field or garrison service.
The immediate repair of those fortifications on the sea board which may require it; and the erection of new defences where they may be deemed necessary.
The equipment of fifty gun boats.
These preparatory steps being taken, the United States, it is said, will suspend further proceedings until the determination of the British government be known, which may be expected about the time that Congress assembles; when we trust, the united spirit of the American people, will give effectual support to the decision of their government, whatever it may be, unless the repeated outrage of the British marine banditti should in the intermediate time render vigorous offensive operations necessary.
RUM.
Squawmish people of these times say laborers cannot live without rum. But how did they live in old times, when they did as much work and had scarce a drop of rum?
Distilleries were not known in the world till modern times. Sacred history informs, that the reapers of Boaz; a wealthy farmer of Palestine, made use of vinegar and water.—This drink was made use of by the Romans and Cartha-
genians. "They supported (says a writer) the fatigues of laborious marches in the warmest climates and seasons, and under a load of arms, which in some instances weighed sixty pounds, without any other liquor to allay their thirst than vinegar and water." A drink composed of vinegar and water, sweetened with molasses or brown sugar, is cooling, nourishing and invigorating. It defends the human system, as well against putridity, as against the scorching beams of the sun; and is also very palatable to those who have been accustomed to it.
Happy would it be, if farmers and others who pursue laborious callings, would be induced to substitute this cooling, nourishing, cheap and wholesome drink, for the 'liquid fire,' that is now in common use.
ATTENTION!
THE Martinsburg Independent Blues, are requested to be punctual in their attendance on the first Saturday in August, at 11 o'clock A. M. with their arms, &c. in good order. As the Company is not yet complete, it is hoped all who wish to join will make application on that day.
JAMES FAULKNER, Captain. July 24, 1807.
Female Education.
THE subscriber proposes to open a School on the first day of next month, in the house she now occupies in Shepherd's Town, for the instruction of Young Ladies in the following branches of female education: Tambouring, needle work, marking in its various modes, and plain sewing, at four dollars a quarter—She will also teach small girls reading, writing, and plain sewing, at two dollars and fifty cents a quarter; from those who intend learning tambouring and needle work, one dollar will be expected in advance for each quarter.—To accommodate young ladies from the country, she will take four boarders, at one hundred dollars each, including washing. The subscriber engages to be particularly attentive to the morals of the pupils entrusted to her care.
ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG. Shepherd's Town, July 24, 1807.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the commons of Harper's Ferry, on the first of this instant, a sorrel horse with white mane and tail, the hair of the mane cut short on the near side, four years old, about fourteen hands high. In gait he is a rough trotter, and branded on the near buttock thus X; he has been seen in the neighborhood of Shepherd's Town. It is expected that he is making his way to where he was bred on Potomac above Williamsport. Whoever takes up and returns the horse to me at Harper's Ferry, shall have the above reward and charges; any one giving information so that I get him, shall have a generous reward.
SAMUEL PORTER. July 24, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are requested to make payment, on or before the first day of August next, as he is positively determined to put every account that remains unpaid that day, into the hands of a Lawyer, for collection.
JOHN CAMPBELL. Martinsburg, July 24, 1807.
TRAVELLERS
And others, may meet with genteel accommodation at the sign of the
GLOBE,
in Shepherd's Town, where the subscriber has opened a
House of Entertainment.
JAMES BROWN. May 23, 1807.
WRITING PAPER
For sale at this Office.

Another well selected and general assortment of GOODS
have been recently received, and are now offered for sale by the subscribers, all of which have been purchased at the best market in the city of Philadelphia for Cash, which, together with the advantageous terms on which they will be disposed, will afford to purchasers an interesting opportunity of furnishing themselves with supplies on the most reasonable terms for cash. Among numerous other late purchases, are the following articles, viz:
 A handsome assortment of Mouselins plain coloring.  Plain, Spotted, and Trafalgar Leno Muslins.  dito ditto Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Furniture Calicoes,  dito Tassels,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Pancy and plain Ribbons, well assorted, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas,  Pancy and plain Silks, for Ladies dresses, Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Cotton Cords and Tassels,  India's short, and extra Long Silk Gloves, 6-4 Cambricks and 4-4 Dimities, completely assorted,  Silk & Cotton Chambery Muslins ditto do. 6-4 and 4-4 Cambricks Muslins, ditto do. India Muslins, per bale, piece, or yard, ditto Common and Superfine book Muslins, Leghorn Hats and Bonnets, trimmed complete;  Plain and figured Silks, ditto, Pancy Satin Stripes, ditto, A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings, 4-4 and 1-2 Irish Linens, White and brown Russia Sheetings, ditto Ticklingburgs, Country Linen and Twilled Bags, A neat assortment of well finished Jewellery, 
 Mahogany framed Looking Glasses, Common Dressing and pocket, ditto, An elegant assortment of China and Saxon ware, A large assortment of Groceries, Also a quantity of Antietam Iron, completely assorted, Crowley and Blistered Steel. 
They return their sincere thanks to their friends for past favours, and assure them that every thing on their part shall be done to give satisfaction.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, July 17, 1807. N.B. They still offer for sale the House and Lot, occupied by Mr. Levi Price, in which they will give a great bargain. For terms apply to THOMAS C. SMITH.
Just Received,
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF New Goods,
which were bought for Cash and will be sold unusually low. LEVI PRICE. Martinsburg, July 10, 1807.
Doctr. E. Fendall,
Operator on Teeth,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he intends visiting them some time this month. July 17, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, by bond, note, or book account, are desired to make immediate payment.—As he is determined to settle all his affairs in as short a time as possible, those who neglect this notice, need not expect any longer indulgence. ALEXANDER PORTERFIELD. Martinsburg, July 17, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are for the last time requested to make payment, on or before the first day of August next, so no further indulgence can be given. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, July 10, 1807.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton RAGS At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
Fresh Goods NOW OPENING.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their Farming Friends and the Public in general, that they are now opening at their store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town,
A very large and General assortment of Cheap Fresh Goods,
of every description which have been purchased uncommonly Cheap at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and will be sold far cheaper than any Goods have been this season. They invite all those wishing to get CHEAP GOODS to call on them.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 19, 1807.
New Goods.
THE subscriber informs his Friends and Customers, that he has just received and is now opening an extensive assortment of
Spring and fancy Goods, purchased in the city of Philadelphia, which he offers at very reduced prices for Cash or Country produce.
Also on hand, a quantity of good Rye Whisky, by the barrel or single gallon. ALEXANDER COOPER. Martinsburg, June 3, 1807.
New Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the Mercantile business in the house lately occupied as a Store by Ignatius O'Ferrall, at Mill-Creek, where he has a Choice collection of Spring and Summer Goods, Groceries, Liquors, Hardware, &c. &c. All which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce.—He solicits the patronage of the public, and assures them that he will always keep up a general assortment, and will dispose of his Goods on as low terms as they are retailed in any other place.
WILLIAM B. KING. Mill-Creek, June 3, 1807.
A list of letters in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, Va. on the last day of June 1807, if not taken out before the last day of September next, will be sent to the General Post-Office, as dead letters.
B. WILLIAM BATTY.  C. John Clawson.  F. Jacob Filman.  G. Milechier Grove.  H. John S. Hall.  K. William Kain.  L. Elizabeth Laferity, Joseph J. Lancaster, Robert Lemmon, Anna Lemmon (Col. Sweatbengen)  M. John Marcham, Nancy Morton, Jacob Mires.  O. William Osborn.  P. Edward Page.  R. Edmond Randal.  S. George Stipp, John Stipp, seal Philip Strider, George Shenier, Anthony Sprinkel.  T. Jane Thrilfeld.  W. William Worner, Solomon Williams, Theodorus Williamson.  JAMES BROWN, r.n. Shepherd's-Town, June 10, 1807.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, will be sold at public vendue, on the premises, on Monday the 17th of August next, to the highest bidder for Cash, a Tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Benjamin Hedges, dec'd, on which the said Hedges lately lived, containing 120 acres of fine arable land, situate on the road leading from Martinsburg to Bath; the greater part of it is cleared, there is a dwelling-House, Barn, and an Apple orchard on it. The above property will be sold subject to the dower of the widow.
 John Turner,  George Peterfield,  Aaron Paris,  Samuel Cunningham,  June 26, 1807.
Valuable Lands For Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue in the Town of Bath on the 26th day of August next, if not disposed of before that time at private sale.
THE plantation on which Lewis W. Dent now lives, lying on both sides of Sleepy-Creek, in Berkeley County, Virginia, five miles from Bath, containing 353 acres. This land is of the first rate quality on Sleepy-Creek; about 150 acres are cleared and the balance is clothed with excellent Timber; more than 100 acres of the tract is good bottom land; 15 acres of meadow is now made, and at least 100 acres is well adapted to grass; the improvements are a convenient Dwelling House, a large Barn, and two good orchards of Apple and Peach trees; This land is well watered by Sleepy-Creek and a number of fine springs that rise on it. One third of the purchase money will be expected in hand, and one, two, and three years credit will be given for the balance, in equal annual payments.
The subscribers will also sell the following Tracts of Land, at public sale, in the Town of Romney on Wednesday the 2d of September next, viz:
477 acres of Land, situate on Cabin run a drain of Patterson's-Creek, in Hampshire County, distant 15 miles from Romney and two from Paddy Town; This land is of good quality, it is divided into three Tenements, on each of which are a convenient Dwelling House, Barn and other buildings, with an orchard of different kinds of Fruit; a considerable portion of this Tract is bottom land, and the whole is well watered.
Also 341 acres, lying on the north fork of Patterson's-Creek, Hardy County; This land is of the first quality, more than one half of which is bottom land; it abounds with Sugar Trees, is well watered, and a large proportion well adapted for meadow; A good Dwelling House and Barn is built on this Tract, and an orchard planted, and other improvements made.
Also 448 acres of improved Land, in Frederick County, twelve miles from Winchester, on the road leading to Romney and Moorefield. The three last mentioned tracts will be sold on the same terms as the first mentioned Tract. General Warrantees will be given for the whole of them. Further particulars will be made known on the day of sale.
LEWIS W. DENT, PATRICK DENT. June 26, 1807.
The following is a list of letters which now remain in the Post-Office, Charles-Town, which if not taken up on or before the first day of October next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters, viz:
A. JACOB ALLSTOLD, Philip Alexander, Christopher Allamong.  B. Bell & Cherry 3, James Bowen, Eliza Blackburn, Mason Bennet, Richard Biggs, Walter Baker, William Biggs.  C. Jacob Cate, Clerk of Jefferson, Nathan Craghill, William P. Craghill, James Connell, William Cherry.  D. Benjamin Denton, Langhorne Dade.  E. John Evans.  F. William F. Flood, Henry Foulds, Elliott Fishback.  G. James Goings, William Gibbs, John Grimes, James H. Gordon, Edward Gantts.  H. George Hite, William Hiben, Robert Hite, John Hasy, J. Henderson, John Haynie, James Hite.  K. John Kennedy.  L. Robert Lucas, General Lee, James Larue, William Lowden, James Landers, Lancelot Lee.  M. Vincent Moore, Sarah Merchant, Samuel Mendenhall, Robert M'Rintock, James M'Contry, Mrs. Moore, James M'Makin, Jacob Manning.  O. Samuel Offutt.  P. John Packett, James Perry 3, Stephen Pyle.  R. Sarah Robinson, Thomas Reel, Mary Ridgeway 2, James Riley, John Reed.  S. John Spangler, Jacob Stewart, Sheriff of Jefferson.  T. Bennett Taylor 2, Robert Tibb.  W. G. Washington, Francis Whiting, William Wilson, Jacob Walford.  JOHN HUMPHREYS, r.n.
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the Western country, offers for sale the following property:
In the Town of Martinsburg. ONE LOT on John and Water street, on which is erected a brick House 40 by 30 feet, two high stories with a Kitchen and fine cellar, seven rooms and two entries, neatly finished; also, on this property is erected a stone stable, brick smoke-house, and a number of other useful buildings; it is well calculated for carrying on an extensive Tannery, Brewery or Distillery.
Also, another valuable property on Tuscarora Creek, adjoining said Town, and extending from John to King street, covering a large space of ground, on which is erected a large two story stone House, neatly finished, a beautiful yard inclosed with a stone wall, a stone stable, and stone smoke-house; on this property, is also erected a Tannery, with 30 odd vats, a bark mill, curing shop and other buildings, with a fine garden; this property will be sold subject to a lease to George Ham.
Also, a Lot on John and Water street, containing 103 feet on John, and 200 on Water street; also, a half Lot on John street, on which is erected a stone still house, with a fine spring in the house.
A Lot on Burke street, 103 feet front and 200 feet back, on which is erected a convenient House and Kitchen, neatly finished, and painted, with a fine garden.
Four other Lots improved and unimproved in said Town.
Also, two Lots in the Town of Bath, one in Garrards-Town, and one in Shepherd's-Town; & several tracts of Land in the state of Kentucky. By paying a small part of the purchase money in hand, a credit of four equal annual payments will be given for the balance.
Also the following valuable tracts of Land in the state of Ohio containing, to wit: two thousand five hundred and forty four acres of Land, in the Mad river county, viz: sections No. 36 and 28, the one half of 30, the one fourth of 33; and the Celebrated ROCK FARM, containing one hundred and forty four acres, in Township five, Range nine—and section No. 7, Township five, Range twelve, near Urbana. All the above Lands are interspersed with wood Land and Prairies, a number of improvements are already made on the Lands—they will be sold by section, half section or quarter sections, on the most reasonable terms, and great bargains will be given for Cash. Application may be made to George Fishman, Urbana, Mr. Daugherty, Springfield, Mr. Parrin near Springfield, Thomas Dugan, Esq. Cincinnati, or the subscriber in Martinsburg, Virginia.
JOHN O'FERRAL. July 10, 1807.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's field, between the Falling waters and Peter Light's Ferry, a brown Horse, branded on the left shoulder with an O, has a little white spot on his back, a saddle mark on the left side, and a curl on the left side of his neck, about fifteen hands high, eleven years old, trots and canters, the knees of his forelegs stand forward, his hind pastern joints, also incline forward; Any person who takes up said horse and thief, so that the thief is convicted, shall have the above reward, and for the horse only, four dollars. SAMUEL ELLIOTT. July 10, 1807.
WAS committed to the jail of Jefferson County as a runaway on the 28th day of June last,
a negro fellow who calls himself BILL, and says he belongs to James Baker of Frederick County.—Bill is from his appearance 17 or 18 years of age, five feet four inches high, rather of a yellow black, has on a coarse shirt, handmade woolen roundabout, linen breeches. The owner is desired to come prove his property and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JOHN YOUNG, Jailor. July 10, 1807.
THE subscriber wishes to employ a man of industrious habits and good character, who is well acquainted with the Milling business. STEPHEN SNODGRASS. Back-Creek, June 26, 1807.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.