Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1806-02-07 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 38 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, February 7, 1806.
[Whole No. 350.]
THE subscriber has for sale two young waggon Horses, a young Mare fit for either saddle or draught, a good road Waggon nearly new, two sets of Gears, a good Sleigh, and some Hay. A credit of nine months will be given for part of the purchase money. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, living on the road leading from Martinsburg to Leetown, 6 miles from the former place.
JOHN BURNS, jun. Berkeley County, January 31, 1806.
FOR SALE
50 Barrels of Corn.
Apply to the Printer. Martinsburg, January 31, 1806.
THE subscriber will sell at public vendue, on Saturday the fifteenth of February next, on the premises, a PLANTATION, situate on Opeckon Creek, two and a half miles from Martinsburg, near the public road leading from thence to Shepherd's-Town, containing 113 acres of strong lime-stone Land; about 30 acres of this land is well timbered, the balance cleared and in high order for farming; the whole tract is enclosed with good fences; it is well watered, and has two mill seats on it; the improvements are a convenient dwelling house two stories high, kitchen, smoke house, stables and other necessary buildings, an apple orchard of young thrifty trees, &c. The terms will be advantageous to the purchaser—they will be made known on the day of sale. If this land is not sold on the above day, it will then be offered to rent to the highest bidder—possession may be had the first of April.
EDWARD MASON. January 31, 1806.
TO BE SOLD.
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, containing about 500 acres, the property of the late Benedict Cootzman, dec. of which 150 acres are cleared; on the premises are erected a good dwelling house one and a half stories high weather boarded and painted, a kitchen, smoke house, good barn 66 by 24 feet of hollow logs, necessary stables, and a convenient spring house; on the said land is a never failing spring, a valuable thriving orchard containing 200 bearing apple trees, including about 24 acres; a quantity of valuable meadow is made and a much larger quantity might with convenience be thereto annexed. It is unnecessary to describe the quality of the above plantation, as it is probable the person or persons wishing to become purchasers will view the premises prior to the sale. For terms apply to
CORNELIUS THOMPSON, or to HENRY CAUTZMAN. Berkeley County, January 31, 1806.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to me by Conrad Fultz, I will expose to sale by public auction, for ready money, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in next month, being the first day of February next, on the premises in the town of Martinsburg, a HOUSE and part of a LOT, in said town, now in possession of said Fultz, adjoining the lot owned by the heirs of David Wolgamott, dec'd; the House is a new stone building, and with little expense may be made convenient, the Lot lies well, and is in a public situation on the main street.
PHILIP P. WILSON, Trustee. January 31, 1806.
WHEREAS, I did, on the 25th of April, 1805, give to David Carringer a bond for the sum of one thousand one hundred and ninety-six dollars, in consideration of two tracts of land and a saw-mill, in Berkeley County; and whereas the said Carringer has not complied on his part with the contract entered into with me; this is therefore to forward any person or persons from taking an assignment on said bond, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled by law.
MICHAEL ROONEY. January 31, 1806.
Globe Tavern.
THIS building, situate in the town of Martinsburg, is to be let—and possession can be had at a short notice. From a superior size, it affords so many conveniences, as to make it, perhaps, better suited to the business of a public-house than any other in this part of the country. The circumstance of its being pretty generally known, may possibly, preclude the necessity of entering into a more particular description. I am also disposed to rent the property immediately on the opposite side of the street adjoining the court-house. These improvements are suited to the reception of a store and a family; the house contains six comfortable rooms; the garden—one of the cellars, and some of the back-buildings are large, and all of a useful kind. This situation opens directly into the court-house yard, and is one of the most public spots in town.
EPHRAIM GAITHER. Martinsburg, January 24, 1806.
P. S. The building in King's Street, called Duncan's Stone House is also to let.
Doctor Pennington,
HAVING practised in Old England, for upwards of 35 years, as DOCTOR, SURGEON, and ACCOUCHEUR, 10 years of which he spent in the city of London, where he regularly attended the different hospitals and lectures of the first men of the age, hereby informs the inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity, that he is ready to attend patients in the regular line of his profession, when called upon.
N. B. CANCERS, and the diseases incident to the female sex in particular, have employed a great portion of his studies for the last 7 years. His present residence is opposite capt. Haynes in Shepherd's-Town. 24th, 1st month, 1806.
Messrs. Ignatius O'Ferrall and Laurence M'Kiernan, acting as agents of the heirs of Michael M'Kiernan, dec.
WHEREAS I entered into a certain conditional contract with you on the 21st day of May, 1805, for the purchase of a tract of land in Hampshire county, Virg. near the Warm Springs, on which was a grist mill; when the land was shown to me, there was shown as part of the said land, two separate fields a distance from each other, and I was informed that the line that inclosed these fields run a straight course from field to field, which also took in a valuable piece of wood land between the fields; upon this view of the premises I was induced to enter into the said contract, considering the fields and wood-land aforesaid a part of my purchase, and took possession accordingly; but to my great surprise and disappointment, I was creditably informed these fields, &c. did not belong to the land aforesaid. For a considerable time I knew not what to do, but have upon further consideration left the premises, and am living in Martinsburg—and had a desire to have justice done between us when I sent you the keys and offered to settle with you in an equitable manner, but that offer not being complied with on your part, I now inform you in this public manner that I wish justice done between us without any delay, and will agree to leave the contest to any creditable men, to be chosen by us to say what shall be done between us respecting the premises. If the fields, &c. were shown to me in a mistake, I expect you can have no objection to have the matter fairly investigated, without troubling yourselves and me with a law suit, which can be profitable to neither party. Had the right bounds been shown to me I never would have entered into the contract with you. If you now come to a fair settlement with me, whatever may be made you as rent, upon the whole of the premises being taken into consideration (I mean the real benefit I have had during the time I was in possession, and the damages done me by the deception) I will secure to you immediately; otherwise I must defend myself as well as I can. ROBERT GALLAGHER. January 24, 1806.
FOR RENT IMMEDIATELY, FIVE PLANTATIONS, lying in the counties of Frederick and Jefferson, all well improved, and one has a Distillery on it. Two of the above Plantations are in Jefferson and three in Frederick county. Any person wishing to rent may be supplied by the subscriber living near the Yellow House, Frederick county. THOMAS CAMPBELL. January 31, 1806.
Fresh Clover Seed.
THE subscriber has for sale, at his store in Martinsburg, a quantity of Fresh Clover Seed, of the best quality. JEREMIAH EVANS. January 17, 1806.
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
January 17.
Soon after the house met, Mr. J. Randolph said he had a motion to make which required the galleries to be cleared. The galleries were cleared and continued so for about two hours—the doors were then opened, and a written message from the President of the U. States was presented by Mr. Coles.
It being partly of a public, and partly of a private nature, the galleries were again cleared for a short time, while the latter part was read. The doors being opened, the former part of the message relative to British aggressions on neutral rights, was read. The message contains a copy of a letter transmitted by the Secretary of State to Mr. Monroe, dated April 1, 1805, on the impressment of American seamen; and the copy of a letter from the Secretary to Mr. Monroe, dated April 12, 1805, on the doctrine lately set up by Britain, relative to neutral trade. Besides these papers, the message enclosed memorials from the merchants of New-York, of Newbury Port, of Philadelphia, and of Charleston, and from the United Insurance Company of New-York, from the New-Port Insurance Company, and from the Norfolk Marine Insurance Company.
Mr. Thomas moved the reference of the message to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
It was observed by Mr. Nicholson that a subject intimately connected with that of the message had been already referred to the committee of ways and means; he moved the reference of the message to that committee.
Mr. Thomas observed that the memorial from the merchants of the cities of New-York and Philadelphia, on the same subject, had been referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
The question of reference to a committee of the whole house was taken and passed in the negative—Ayes 22.
Mr. Nicholson then moved to refer the message to the committee of ways and means.
Mr. Crowninshield said he could not conceive why a reference should be made to the committee of ways and means. It had no connection, or a very remote connection with revenue. Surely, said Mr. Crowninshield, we are not going to settle our differences on this point by pounds, shillings and pence. He concluded by moving a reference to a select committee.
Mr. Dana said that the message embraced two distinct points, one relative to spoliations on our trade, which might go to the committee of ways and means, and the other relative to the impressment of our seamen, which would most properly be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Nicholson then varied his motion in the way suggested by Mr. Dana.
The House concurred in his motion to refer so much of the message as relates to spoliations, to the committee of ways and means—Ayes 39—nays 13.
So much of the message as relates to
the impressment of seamen, was referred to a select committee of seven members.
Mr. Gregg from the committee on the public lands, made a report on the memorial of the directors and agents of the Ohio company. The report states that since the date of the memorial legislative provision had been made for all the objects except one. This is that a grant may be made in aid of schools, of a lot of land twenty miles square in lieu of the existing appropriation of land. The report concludes with a resolution that the prayer of the memorial, so far as relates to the application for a lot of land of 40 miles square, ought not to be granted.
The house concurred in the report without division.
Mr. G. W. Campbell presented a petition from a number of citizens of the Illinois country, in the counties of Randolph and St. Clair, stating certain grievances under which they labor, from the manner in which the territorial government is conducted, praying that a certain district may be incorporated into a separate territorial government, and that they may be permitted to hold slaves conditionally or unconditionally.
Referred to the committee appointed on memorials from Indians.
Mr. G. W. Campbell likewise presented a memorial from a committee of citizens of Indiana, of the same tenor with the foregoing memorial, and further representing that a law had been passed by the territorial legislature allowing slavery, which, though they wish allowed, ought, in their opinion, to be sanctioned by a different authority. Referred to the same committee.
Mr. Gregg said that he had early in the session offered a resolution, which he tho't had been at the time referred to a committee of the whole house. Finding that this was not the case, he rose to move that it should be so referred. This resolution, as follows, was taken into consideration, and referred to a committee of the whole house on the 1st Monday in February.
Resolved, That so much of an act entitled "An act regulating the grants of land, and providing for the disposal of the lands of the U. States, south of the state of Tennessee" as appropriates any portion of said lands for the purpose of satisfying, quiting, or compensating any claims to the said lands, derived from an act, or pretended act of Georgia, and neither recognized by the articles of agreement and cession between the United States and the state of Georgia, nor embraced by the two first sections of the above mentioned act, be rejected.
Mr. Tenney, from the committee of revival and unfinished business, having obtained leave, submitted a bill further to continue in force an act for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Adjourned until Monday.
January 22.
Mr. Early said, that he had to offer a resolution, for the purpose of calling upon the Secretaries of the Treasury, State, Army and Navy, to render an account to this house at the commencement of every session of Congress, a detailed statement of the disbursements of the contingent fund. He said, that he was not actuated by any idea of misapplication of any part of the public money, but he wished to know how it was applied, for he observed that one fourth, was for contingent expenses. Resolution moved to this effect.
Resolved, That the committee of ways and means be instructed to inquire into the expediency of making provision by law for requiring the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, the secretary of war, and the secretary of the navy, to lay before congress annually, a detailed account of the expenditures of the fund appointed for contingent expenses in their several different departments respectively. Agreed.
January 23.
MILITIA.
Gen. Varnum, called for the order of the day on the bill authorizing the President of the U. S. to call into actual service, one hundred thousand militia,

whereupon the house went into a committee of the whole, Mr. J. C. Smith in the chair.
General Varnum, moved that the blank be filled up with six months.
Mr. Rea, of Tennessee, moved to amend the fifth section of the bill, by striking out that part which directs a certain portion of the militia to be taken from the state which may be attacked; to which Mr. Varnum replied, that in framing the bill, it appeared to be necessary to empower the President, to call upon a certain quota of the militia from the part nearest to where danger threatened, but if gentlemen wished them to be called from all quarters upon all occasions, he had no objection. It is possible that we may be attacked from Canada or Nova Scotia, or from the southward or westward.
On the question being put on this motion there appeared in the affirmative only three—not carried.
The blank in the sixth section, for the sum necessary for the appropriation was filled up with 'two million of dollars.'
Mr. Bassett moved to strike out the first section.
Mr. Varnum, supposed the gentleman founded his objections upon the similarity of this bill to the former on the same subject, but he considered them materially different, and entirely independent of each other.
Mr. Quincy, had a general objection to the bill, he thought the former much better and stronger than that before the house—that it gave more general power to call upon the militia, and now that we have occasion to call forth, he considered the power to be abridged instead of increasing it.
Mr. Thomas did not think that the present bill would take away the powers of the former, in calling out the whole of the militia.
Mr. Dana observed, that this bill is a calling upon the militia at a moment's warning. He had not known such power given to the President but was by no means unwilling to invest that power in him.
Mr. Gregg said he should vote against the motion, being in favor of the bill: he wished the gentleman (Mr. Bassett) would vary his motion and the committee might rise and have leave to sit again.
Mr. Smilie was not in favor of the bill, for in truth he was not prepared to go upon the subject.
Mr. Bidwell expressed himself in similar terms.
Mr. Clarke was in favor of a classification, and hoped the committee would rise.
The question on the motion being taken there were, Affirmative 45—Negative 60: not carried.
Mr. Clark, moved to renew the motion of his colleague to strike out the first section.
Mr. Mason thought the two bills entirely separate, and that there was no connexion between them.
Mr. Bidwell was of the same opinion. Mr. G. W. Campbell wished for time to consider on the subject, but as to the motion for striking out the first section which went to reject the whole, he was opposed for he thought the bill should pass, and that immediately. There was no saying how soon there might be occasion to call upon the militia.
He had, however, a motion to make, that ten thousand only should be called from a local situation, instead of leaving it as it stands to call any part: for any part may go to ninety, or even 99,000, which would bear extremely hard upon frontier states.
This motion was lost. The committee now rose and reported the bill with amendments.
The speaker having resumed the chair it was moved that the house do concur.
Affirmative, 70. Carried.
Forces and Harbors. The house again went into a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
Mr. Gregg in the chair. Mr. Dawson mentioned that part of the President's message, which respected the various aggressions and spoliations committed during the last recess.
He read that part of the message, and observed that it was now the duty of the house to redress the grievance, and in so doing to act with firmness and resolution.
The committee to whom this part of the message was referred in viewing the subject of forts and harbors found that there is in the possession of the United States.
1400 Iron Cannon, 500 Brass do.
108,000 Stand of Arms, 4,000,000 Pounds of Powder, 500 Tons Salt Petre.
And that the committee had named 150,000 dollars towards the defence of our forts and harbors.
Mr. Clinton thought the sum entirely inadequate to the object. That it would go a very small way indeed, that it was not more than sufficient to fortify New York alone. He called the attention of the committee to the defenceless state of New York, he did not wish to throw any censure upon officers of government, but he wished for time to enquire into the sum necessary to defend each particular fort. He would rather vote for not a farthing, than such a contemptible sum, which was little more than a burlesque upon government.
Mr. Thomas also thought the sum inadequate.
Mr. Williams explained the reason why the committee named so small a sum, that they intended it only for immediate use.
Mr. Ely described the defenceless state of all the ports and harbors in the Union, except Boston, and concluded an able speech, which time will not permit us to follow him in, by recommending them to be put into an immediate state of defence. Of New York, he observed, from whence we drew one third of our revenue on imports, that it was in so wretched a state of defence, that a single 74 gun ship of an enemy could not be resisted, and this he thought a subject of alarm.
Several gentlemen spoke upon this interesting subject, who shall be hereafter named, with the substance of their observations, which the pressure of the business, and the late sitting of the house at present precludes.
The other speakers on this question were—Mr. Early, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Dana, Mr. R. Nelson, Mr. Smilie, Mr. Macon, Mr. G. W. Campbell, Mr. Cook, Mr. Elmer, Mr. Lyon, and Mr. Fisk.
The committee rose, Affirmative 85 and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Sturdivant offered a resolution, to alter the Circuit Courts of North Carolina, which was referred to a committee of three, and then about four o'clock the house adjourned.
(IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES)
January 20, 1806.
Agreeably to notice given on the 16th inst.
Mr. Wright asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill, which was read and passed to a second reading.
A BILL, For the protection and indemnification of American seamen.
WHEREAS, by the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, made between his Britannic majesty and the United States at London, on the nineteenth day of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, by the first article of said treaty, it is agreed, "That there shall be a firm, inviolable and universal peace, and a true and sincere friendship between his Britannic majesty, his heirs and successors, and the United States of America; and between their respective countries, territories, cities, towns, of every degree, without exception of persons or places." And whereas in direct violation said treaty, his Britannic majesty has caused to be impressed out of the ships of the United States, sailing on the high seas, divers citizens of said United States; and has compelled them to serve on board the ships of war of his said Britannic majesty, in violation of their liberty, and at the hazard of their lives; and in despite of the remonstrances of the government of said United States, continues said unjust practice; and the seamen of the United States so impressed, by force, retains in his service. And whereas, the United States are solemnly bound to protect all those who are bound in allegiance to said United States, Therefore,
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled That from and after the day of next, any person or persons, who shall impress any seamen on board any vessel bearing the flag of the United States, upon the high seas, or in any river, haven, basin or bay, under pretext or color of a commission from any foreign power, shall for every such offence be adjudged a pirate and felon; and on conviction shall suffer death. And the trial in any such case may be had where the offender is apprehended or may be first brought.
Sec. 2 And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for any American Sea-
man, sailing under the flag of the United States, on any person or persons attempting to impress him by force, from on board any vessel of the United States, upon the high seas or in any river, haven, basin, or bay, to repel such force by shooting, or otherwise killing and destroying the person or persons so attempting to impress him, and shall, as an encouragement to resist, be entitled to a bounty of two hundred dollars, to be paid to him or his order, or legal representatives, out of any money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3 And be it further enacted, That on information being given to the President of the United States, proving satisfactorily to him, that any citizen of the United States, who shall have been impressed or forced by violence or threat, to enter on board any foreign vessel, shall suffer death, or any other corporal punishment by the authority of such foreign power; it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to cause the most rigorous and exact retaliation on any subjects of that government, whom he is hereby authorised to seize and take for that purpose.
Sec. 4 And be it further enacted, That every American seaman, heretofore or hereafter impressed and compelled to serve on board any foreign ship or vessel, shall be entitled to receive as an indemnification for his slavery and hardships on board the ship in which he has been, or shall be compelled to serve, from the day of his impressment, the sum of sixty dollars per month, for every month he has, or shall serve, on board said ship or ships; and that the said seaman, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, shall be entitled to recover the same in the district court of the state in which the port lies, from which the vessel cleared, for the voyage in which he was taken, by attachment of any private debt, due from any citizen of the United States, to any subject of that government, by whose subjects he had been impressed; and that any sums of money so attached out of the hands of any debtor, shall be a payment of so much of said debt, and may be pleaded in payment or discount to the amount of the said sum so attached, and all the costs of said attachment, which shall be allowed as a payment of that amount in any suit for said debt, and that so much of the treaty of London, of the 19th of November, 1794, as secures the inviolability of such debts, as will be infringed hereby authorised, shall not (so far as is necessary in the execution of this act only) be regarded as legally obligatory on the government or citizens of the United States.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
Mr. Miller (of Powhatan) from the committee of Finance, made the following report:—
THE committee of Finance have had the various subjects to them referred, under their consideration and beg leave to submit thereupon, the following report to the House.
Estimate of the expenses of the government from the 1st of October 1805, to the 13th September 1806, including debts payable during the period.
   D.     Expenses of General Assembly 46,000   Officers of civil government 64,000   Officers of militia 3,400   Criminal prosecutions 23,000   Expense of guards 10,000   Slaves executed 3,000   Slaves transported 1,000   Lunatic hospital 6,500   Richmond guard 13,000   Building of manufactory of arms, including the expense of completing the foundry 15,000   Expense of manufacturing arms, including officer's salaries 40,000   For the completion of James river canal warehouse 750   For the completion of the penitentiary building 1,577   Expense of removing criminals to the penitentiary and the confinement therein, including the Salaries of the officers 7,800   Public services of district court clerks 1,700   Interest on public debt registered 6,000   Ditto on debt due persons who paid money into the treasury on account of British debts 21,000   Pensioners 3,500   Expense of representation to Congress, and the Senate of the state 300   An instalment on the shares of the state in the bank of Virginia 30,000  
   Commissioners of the revenue 13,500   Contingent expenses of government 11,000   Upper Appomattox canal company 683   To pay the debt due James Prudden 900   To pay the debt due John A. Chevallie 1994   To refund money to Thomas Milian 65   To pay those persons who have killed wolves in various counties, agreeable to their warrants 400   331,716  
The committee report the following estimate, the Revenue of the Commonwealth, to meet the foregoing expenditures: D. C.
   Nett amount of tax on land lots and other property which tax was payable into the treasury the 1st of October, 1805 277,505 62   Ditto of surplus on tobacco exported 23,269 93   Ditto tax on law process 14,241 37   Ditto register's fees 1,933 76   316,970 70  
The sum of 316,970 dollars 70 cents, constitutes the net revenue of a year, which should have been paid into the treasury on the 1st of October, 1805, and would have formed the resources of the government to meet their expenditures from the 1st of October, 1805, to the 30th September, 1806. Of this sum of 316,970 dollars 70 cents, 51,839 dollars 62 cents, were paid out previously to the 1st of October, 1805, in discharge of warrants against the treasury, drawn also prior to that period; and as the sum of 41,839 dollars 62 cents were expended before the year (for which we have prepared estimates) commenced, it cannot be calculated in the revenue of the year. Deduct therefore this sum
   51,839 62   The sum will then be 265,140 08   The whole amount of arrearages, including those of 1805, amount to the sum of 176,690 dollars 68 cents. From this sum, not more than 15,000 dollars will be received from 1st of October, 1805 to the 20th of September, 1806. 15,000   Probable divided on the stock of the state in the bank of Virginia 7,000   Probable sum which will be received from the sale of negroes for transportation 3,000   Nett proceeds from James river canal warehouse 1,000   290,140 08   331,726   41,580 92  
The committee have not estimated the arrearages of the taxes in 1804, calculating on an equal deficiency in 1805; and supposing that the arrearages of 1804, coming in 1805, would meet the deficiency in the payments on account of the taxes of the latter year. The committee have not taken a separate view of the money on hand the 1st of October, 1805, that money being only such portion of the 316,970 dols. 70 cents, as was in the treasury on the 1st of October, 1805; and therefore in this sum of 316,970 dols. 70 cents, it is calculated.
The committee, agreeably to these estimates, which they believe to be correct, make the expenditures of the government greater than the resources, by the sum of 41,580 dollars 92 cents.
To obviate in some degree the inconvenience which results from the want of money in the treasury during the summer months, your committee beg leave to recommend to the house to make the taxes on lots, coaches, stages, chairs and merchants in the towns of Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Winchester, Dumfries, Fincastle, Williamsburg, Portsmouth, Falmouth, Suffolk, Smithfield, Staunton, Manchester, and the common law process, hereafter payable into the treasury on the first day of June in every year.

The greater part of these taxes is collected in May, and serve until October, only as funds for speculation in the hands of the officers of the state who hold them. The committee further recommend to the house to take off the additions of two and a half per cent. allowed sheriffs for collecting taxes on lots in the towns mentioned above. They also recommend, that the law for collecting taxes should be so framed as to compel serjeants of corporations to give security for the collection and payment of such taxes, as they are authorized to collect, and that they and their securities, in case of failure, be liable to the same process with sheriffs, in similar cases.
The committee cannot, consistently with their duty, conclude this report without suggesting to the house the necessity of preparing some resources to meet the excess of expenditure. Whether the Legislature will increase the taxes generally within this commonwealth, or search new objects of taxation, such as toll-bridges, mills, wharves and race fields, the committee are unable to decide; one of the other of those measures they however beg leave to recommend.
On motion, Ordered , That the said report be referred to a committee of the whole house on the state of the commonwealth; and that 250 copies be printed for the use of the members of the General Assembly.
PHILADELPHIA, January 24.
From our correspondent at Washington. January 17, 1805.
From the late constant practice of closing the doors of the representatives of the people at the seat of government, we must suppose that something of the greatest importance is in discussion. Three times, during the present week, Mr. Randolph, a short time after the house was called to order, moved to have the galleries cleared—once it was done by Mr. Thomas; last week, at the instance of Mr. Smiley, and on Friday last on the motion of Mr. Darby.
Though nothing has yet transpired respecting these secret communications , yet various conjectures are afloat. Some surmise, that the outrages committed by the Spaniards in Louisiana—the augmentation of their forces and increase of troops near the line, solely occupies the time of our legislature—while others believe, that the aggressions committed on our trade by England—the construction which that power puts upon the laws of nations, and their impressment of our seamen is the most serious part of their deliberations. A rupture in some quarter is expected by those who are not in the secret; but it is to be hoped it will not be with the latter nation, at any rate until redress is absolutely denied us.
The bill lately brought forward for the embodying of an hundred thousand militia to be armed for actual service; with the resolution, to call upon the secretary at war for the number of fire arms fit for service, and the places where they are deposited, evinces an immediate blow will be struck somewhere.
The senate too have lately been in habit of closing their doors oftener than usual, and sometimes, it is conjectured, when they are not upon executive business. We shall give the earliest intelligence, after the injunction of secrecy is taken off.
On Thursday and Friday the galleries of both houses were cleared, and the doors closed about the same time. These secret sittings generally continue till late Saturday evening.
Being too late for the mail yesterday, I can only on this day observe, that our representatives are still labouring for the public weal, in secret . It is not usual to sit at all on a Saturday.
Half an hour had I been—not half an hour, in the gallery, when Mr. Thomas of New-York, discovered (though I thought matters were going on brisk enough) that there appeared nothing material before the house, and that he should therefore move to resume the business of yesterday—of course I was again turned out!
January 20.
Of these last ten days secret deliberations, nothing has yet transpired in its regular course. A bill has certainly been passed. It was sent to the Senate on Friday last, when there was wonderful caution used at the Senate doors—the very passage leading to the secretary's office was guarded, and at the door, about 30 feet from the hall of secrets, a sentinel was placed. During the debates of the representative, Johnny Ran-
dolph is said to have nearly wasted the little portion of stamina he has left; It is also whispered that some of his best friends irritated him. Our chancellor of the exchequer, is not in all points equal to Billy Pitt. Our Johnny cannot keep his temper; and their Billy never loses his equilibrium. A few days more we shall most likely have to wait, in anxious expectation of the delivery of this long labour of this our mountain—Pray Heaven the old proverb may not be verified.
FIRST LIGHT INFANTRY.
SPECIAL MEETING—Dec. 22d, 1805. Whereas by a recent communication made by the President of the United States to Congress, it has been officially stated, that our territory has been violated, and that some of our fellow citizens have been seized and taken by an armed force acting under the authority of the Spanish government, and it further appears by said communication, that persons acting under the same authority have purchased military stores and provisions, and that even his officers, both civil and military, have publicly declared that the negotiations at Madrid had failed to effect the peaceable adjustment of our differences, and that war, with all its train of concomitant evils, must be the inevitable consequences; and that the said preparations were intended to facilitate an unjust attack upon a portion of our territory to the destruction of our peaceable citizens and their property, the prostration of our rights, as well as to the entire degradation of our honor and dignity as a free and an independent nation.
And, whereas, it is the duty at all times (but more particularly in the hour of danger) of the good citizens of these states, of whatever party, to support to the utmost of their power, the honor and independence of their country; but more especially is it the duty of those citizens who, as volunteers, having accustomed themselves to the use of arms, and thereby virtually pledged themselves as far as in them lies, to repel the wanton aggressions of a hostile foe at the point of the bayonet. And, it further appears highly probable that the services of the volunteer corps of the United States may be required before sufficient number of regular troops can be raised and brought into operation; it, therefore, becomes their solemn duty to be prepared against any sudden emergency that may arise, and resolutely determine to meet the foe and remain free or die:—therefore,
Resolved unanimously , that the officers of this corps, respectfully represent to the President of the United States, that it is the wish of this corps that the same may have the distinguished honor of being called into the defence of their country's cause; and that in such an event, they be placed upon the same footing with the regular troops of the U. S.
Philadelphia, Dec. 21, 1805.
Sir, We have the honor to inclose a copy of a resolution of the company under our command, with a respectful request that you will be pleased to lay the same before the President of the U. S. and in case there should exist any necessity for calling out the volunteer companies, of which, in our opinion, there exists a great probability; although for want of correct information we are sensible we cannot at present be competent judges, yet we deem it our duty most earnestly to request that in such an event, the First Light Infantry may have the honor of being one of the first that may be called into actual service, upon condition of being placed upon the same footing with the regularly enlisted troops of the U. S. and we hold ourselves pledged to be in perfect readiness to march at an hour's notice to any part of the continent where our services can be most usefully employed.
We have the honor to be, with sentiments of the highest respect, your obedient servants.
FRANCIS SHALLUS, Captain. JOHN STRATTEN, Lieutenant. JOHN HUFTY, Ensign. The hon. Henry Dearborn, Esq., secretary of war, Washington.
MARTINSBURG, February 7.
Under the Domestic Summary of the Hanover paper of the 17th ult. we observe that the civil and military commandant of the district of St. Genevieve, in Louisiana, is under arrest by order of His Excellency Gen. Wilkinson. The charges alleged against him are speaking
disrespectfully of the President and his purchase of Louisiana.
Gen. Moreau, in a conversation lately on the subject of Bonaparte's successes in Germany, is said to have observed, "it was not a difficult matter for a French army to penetrate to Vienna; but the difficulty lay in getting back in safety."
Washington-City, January 29. CONGRESS
The House of Representatives, on Monday, passed the bill giving the executive, at his discretion, the power of drawing 100,000 of the militia of the United States. The final passage of the bill was opposed by Messrs. Talmage, Quincey, and others—and principally supported by Gen. Varnum. The bill granting to the commissioners of the sinking fund a license to purchase by secret agents the funded debt of the United States, and for bidding the land officers to receive these evidences of debts in payment for lands of the United States, passed through two readings. Mr. J. C. Smith was the principal opposer—and Mr. Randolph the principal advocate.
Yesterday the House were engaged the greater part of the day in debate, on the report of the committee, to whom were referred petitions for and against building a bridge over the Potomack, from Washington. Mr. Elliot spoke at some length against the report. Mr. Findley followed on the same side in a short speech. Mr. Ely advocated the bridge. Mr. Nelson spoke at great length against the building of a bridge, with considerable force. The subject will probably come on again this day.
William Duane, commonly called the Organ of the Public Will, was, last year, one of the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania. He was appointed by the House of Representatives. This year he was an applicant for the same office. His son, Bill , was here for several days, and made every exertion. No stone was left unturned to accomplish the object; for even drunken Tom Lloyd was engaged in the undertaking. Duane, finding he had no hope in the House of Representatives, applied to the Senate. But all was vain. To the honour of the Senate of Pennsylvania be it told, that although they elected five out of six warm democratic applicants; yet they opposed the sixth, because he was WILLIAM DUANE, whose character was so bad, that even a democratic majority could not, with common decency, support him!!!! [Lancaster Journal.]
MECHANICS, THE FAVORITES OF FORTUNE.
The following five instances of rare good fortune have occurred within the short space of two years:
In the second Literature Lottery, the prize of 25,000 dollars was drawn by a Blacksmith in the city of New-York. In the third Lottery, the 25,000 dollars came up the property of a Tailor in Baltimore; and the 10,000 dollars to a Tailor in New-York. A Shoemaker in New-York has the 20,000 dollars in the Road Lottery, drawing in this city; and a Bookbinder in Philadelphia has the 10,000 dollars in the Delaware Bridge Lottery, also now drawing. [New-York paper.]
EPIGRAM.
Sir EATON I thou may'st well despise All efforts made to veil thy merit, Thy country hails thy enterprise, Her sons approve thy manly spirit.
Though Randolph with thy fair fame quarrels, He's not a man—so whispers say; The other who would blast thy laurels Is though but stupid, senseless Clay. [Repertory.]
THE SHIELD OF SORROW.
WHEN Heav'n dissolves the sacred tie, Which binds two faithful souls in one, Where shall the wid survivor fly, The arrows of despair to shun?
O can the musing heart of grief A pause from keen remembrance know, Or rooted sorrow find relief From exempt forms of outward woe?
Can fortune's smiles his peace restore? Or can the sprightly song and dance, Where pleasure's festive train, in all The many rounds of joy advance?
Ah no—this world no cure bestows, In vain is every human art: From pure Religion only flows A balm to heal the wounded heart.
ON BENEVOLENCE.
DAUGHTER of God! delight of men! From thee felicity began, Which still thy hand sustains; By thee sweet peace her empire spread, Fair science rais'd her laurel head, And discord gnash's in chains.
Far as the pointed sun-beam flies, Through peopled earth and starry skies, All nature owns thy nod: We see thy energy prevail, Through being's ever-rising scale, From nothing e'en to God.
Envy, that tortures her own heart With plague and ever-burning smart, Thy charms divine expel; Aghast she shuts her livid eyes, And, wing'd with tenfold fury, flies To native night and hell.
NOTICE is hereby given that an Election will be held at the Court House in Martinsburg, on the first Monday after the third Tuesday in April next (which will be the 21st day of that month), for the purpose of choosing two fit characters, to represent the County of Berkeley in the next General Assembly of this Commonwealth. All persons entitled to vote are desired to attend. NICHOLAS ORRICK, Sheriff. February 7, 1805.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on Friday the 21st ult. a Negro Man, generally known by the name of Joe, but calls himself JOE WINTERS. He is about 27 years old, about 5 feet 10 inches high, rather stout built, of very erect attitude, and when walking steps short & remarkably quick; is rather impudent in company, & much addicted to smoking: Had on & took with him a full dress of linsey woolsey, a light lead colour the sleeves of which were patched as high as the elbows with a brownish coloured cloth, a waistcoat of the same cloth with red backs, a pair of striped linsey trowsers, a pair of wollen stockings mixed black and white, a wool hat about half worn, shoes, and probably other cloathing.
Thirty Dollars Reward and reasonable expenses will be given for apprehending and returning said Negro, or Twenty Dollars if secured in any jail, and information given to me, so that I get him again.
BETHUEL MIDDLETON. Berkeley County, Virginia, February 7, 1805.
I WILL sell, at public vendue, on the 24th instant, being the first day of Berkeley February Court, on the premises, LOT No. 144, cornering on Burke street and Marshall's College alley, in the town of Martinsburg. Into the property of Edmund Graham: On this Lot is a Dwelling House two stories high, a little out of repair, but otherwise tolerably convenient; another House one story high, that would suit a small family, a good Kitchen, &c.—One years credit will be given, or I will take good paper in payment. Possession may be had the first of April next. WILLIAM B. KING. February 7, 1805.
IN obedience to an order of the County Court of Berkeley, directing the sheriff of said County to take into his hands the estate of John M c Keever, deceased, and dispose thereof according to law, will be sold by public auction, on Friday the 21st instant, at the house of Ignatius O'Ferrall on Mill-Creek, one pair of blacksmith's Bellows, one Anvill, one Vice, and sundry other articles consisting of Smith's Tools, &c. All persons having claims against said estate, are requested to bring them forward on the day of sale, properly attested, for settlement; and those who are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, as no indulgence can or will be given. MOSES COLLINS, D. S. for William Porterfield. February 7, 1805.
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.

Fresh Goods.
THE subscriber has just received his supply of FALL & WINTER GOODS.
which, having been selected from the latest importations with great care, and purchased at reduced prices, he can recommend to the attention of all who wish to buy Goods on reasonable terms.
Among his Groceries he has received a large quantity of COFFEE , of the first quality, which he can venture to say is better than any sold in Martinsburg for a number of years.
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, October 18, 1805.
Fall Goods.
THE subscriber has just received and finished opening a supply of Fresh Fall Goods and Groceries , which in addition to his former stock, makes his assortment complete, all which he begs leave to offer his friends and the public in general, uncommonly cheap for cash, or on the usual credit to punctilious customers.
PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, October 25, 1805.
Just received, and for sale by the subscriber, in addition to his other GOODS ,
Mill Ropes, Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough and other Lines, also Fish Oil.
WARRANTED
Bolting Cloths,
(AS USUAL)
Superfine, Common and Milling, of the first quality, for sale on moderate terms.
PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
LAND FOR SALE.
I AM disposed to sell a valuable Tract of LAND , containing about 300 acres, situate within two miles of the town of Martinsburg, immediately on the main road leading from thence to Winchester. This Land is of the rich lime-stone quality, about half the tract is cleared, and in a good state for cultivation, the other moiety heavily clothed with valuable timber. There is a fine flowing spring, unusually large, rises within a few poles of the dwelling house, which is of the first quality of lime-stone water, and never fails. On this property are erected a large stone mansion house, a barn, and other out buildings of a useful description. It would be needless for me to attempt enumerating the many advantages which must result to a purchaser of this place—so directly on the most public road in the country and so contiguous to the town of Martinsburg—on a view of the premises and situation, these things must present themselves to the mind more forcibly than any thing I could say. One third part of the purchase money will be required in hand, the remaining payment, will be made easy to the purchaser. Any person inclined to treat on this subject, may find the subscriber in Martinsburg.
ISAAC EVANS. December 27, 1805.
Horton & Clark,
Grocers, next door to Hussey's tavern , North Howard-Street Baltimore, Have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES.
of the best kind, among which are Cognac Brandy, Teas of every description, Madeira Wine, Sugars do. do. Spirits, Coffee do. Holland Gin, Candles & Soap do. Bounce, Chocolate do. N. E. Rum, Cheese do. Molasses, Spanish Segars, Salt, Pepper & Spices, Oil & Paint, &c. &c. &c. Plaster of Paris, &c. &c. &c.
These Goods are offered unusually low. Orders from the country thankfully received and punctiliously attended to. Highest prices given for Country Produce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c.
August 16, 1805.
VALUABLE Real Property
FOR SALE by the heirs of Michael McKeenan, dec'd. Part of the real estate of said McKeenan in the State of Maryland, viz.
A VALUABLE Plantation of rich Lime-stone Land, on the waters of Conococheague, containing about 275 acres. This Land is of the first rate quality, with a number of never-failing Springs of water, a large proportion of good Meadow, with a House, Still House, Barn, &c. also, a number of Fruit trees, and a never-failing stream of water running thro' the place; within sight of a Lutheran Church and in the heart of a German settlement. This property is about 9 miles from Hagerstown and 3 from Potomak river, and has a number of merchant mills near it.
Also for sale, in the town of Hancock, on the river Potomak, one House and Lot, well situated for a store or any kind of public business.
In the State of Virginia.
One Plantation, on which is erected the noted stand called the Half-Way House . This Tract contains 266 acres of Land, the whole of which is tillable, and a great proportion cleared; this Land is particularly adapted to small grain. Its situation makes it more valuable than perhaps many stands in the country, being central between Martinsburg and Bath; it abounds with fine Springs, a good Orchard of choice Fruit; the House is large and well calculated for the reception of travellers, a Stable, and an out house for the family separate from the tavern.
Also, 400 acres of Land, within 2 miles of the town of Bath, 20 of which are cleared and under good fence; this Land is of good quality; on the Land is a House and Stable, with good Water and some Meadow.
Also, a small Farm on Sleepy Creek, about 5 miles from Bath; this place is in good order, with a convenient House and Barn, and Meadow well watered, and a good Orchard.
Also, in the town of Bath, that noted stand known by the name of the Coffee House , adjoining the Bath square; this House is the largest and most convenient for the reception of visitors at Bath, having upwards of 20 lodging rooms, a large ball-room, a dining-room, dressing rooms, bar room, and a fine Kitchen.
Also, a Lot on which is erected a large Stable, sufficient to contain 40 horses, near the Coffee House, and a small Dwelling House.
Also, a Lot adjoining the Coffee House, on which is erected a two-story log House westerboarded and painted, with Store Room, Kitchen and Stable.
It is unnecessary to be more particular, as it is presumed any person wishing to purchase, will first view the premises. By paying a reasonable proportion of the purchase money down, the balance will be taken in easy payments. For further particulars inquire of Laurence McKeenan, who resides on the first described place in Maryland; to Timothy Monahan in Hagerstown, Ignatius O'Ferrall, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, Virginia, or Andrew Goulding, on Potomak river, 5 miles above Bath.
October 25, 1805.
FOR SALE.
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable
Tract of Land,
Lyings in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road leading to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eighty miles from the town of Alexandria—containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the balance well clothed with timber; There are on said land a number of never failing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit. It lies five miles from the river Potomak, the navigation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Middle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, and WM. CREIGHTON, Ex'rs.
By special order of the district chancery court, held at Staunton in the case of William Gorrell and Jacob Vanmetre, plaintiffs, and Abraham Vanmetre, defendant, I shall on the 7th day of March next proceed, at the Globe Tavern in the town of Martinsburg, to consider and state for the use of the said court, the specific legacies and other dispositions of the personal estate, made under the last will and testament of the late Abraham Vanmetre, deceased. All parties considering themselves interested in the premises, are requested to attend with their several allegations.
EPHRAIM GAITHER. Martinsburg, January 24, 1806.
I HAVE in my hands sundry notes belonging to William Patterson, late of this county, which were left with me for collection. They were due on the second inst. and suits will be commenced on such as are not paid by the first day of next month. Those who are indebted to me for the season of Lofty are desired to make immediate payment.
DAVID HUNTER. Martinsburg, January 17, 1806.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THE partnership heretofore subsisting between the subscribers, under the firm of Wm. Long, & Co. was dissolved on the 20th of May last, by its own limitation; they now earnestly call on all those indebted to them, to make immediate payment to Wm. Wilson (in whose hands the books and papers are lodged) who alone is authorised to collect the debts due them; and all those who have claims against the late firm, are desired to call on him for payment.
WM. LONG, WM. WILSON. Middletown, January 10, 1806.
THE subscriber respectfully informs all those who are indebted to him on his own account, or to the late firm of Wm. Long, & Co. either by bond, note or book account, that unless they come forward and discharge the same by the first day of March next, or give satisfactory assurances that they are making the necessary arrangements to make payments shortly after, suits will be brought indiscriminately, or their paper transferred. I would further observe to all those interested in the above notice, that they must not take the (almost) unlimited indulgence heretofore given, as a pledge for a continuance of the same, as no such indulgence can or will be given in future, by their humble servant.
WM. WILSON. Prospect-Hill, January 10, 1806.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS I did, in the year 1802, make James Morrow a deed, for lot no. 99, in Water-street, Martinsburg, on which the said Morrow resides, in consideration for the sum of £. 360, for which he, the said Morrow, gave me 18 notes for £. 20 each, payable annually; and at the same time the said Morrow gave me his bond, conditioned, that he could not, nor should not, sell or convey the said lot of land, or any part of it, until all the said notes were paid, or with my consent; and I having seen a publication of the said Morrow, dated December 27, 1805, the statement in which is wrong; I therefore forwarn all persons against purchasing the said lot, or any part thereof, as the said Morrow cannot make a good title to said lot without my consent.
CHARLES M'KEWAN. Martinsburg, January 10, 1806.
WHEREAS a person who called himself William S. Davis, on the twenty ninth of November last, assigned to the subscriber an obligation to which the name of Jesse Hollingsworth of the city of Baltimore appeared to be signed, and which the subscriber did then suppose was the signature of said Hollingsworth; in consideration of which the subscriber paid the said Davis some money, and gave him one horse, &c. and passed his obligation to said Davis for two hundred and fifteen dollars, payable on the twentieth day of October, 1806; and the subscriber having since discovered the obligation which he received from said Davis, said to be signed by Hollingsworth, was a shameful forgery; in consequence thereof the subscriber has not, nor ever expects to receive any consideration for said obligation given by him to said Davis, he therefore cautions all persons from receiving said obligation from said Davis or any other person, as he is determined not to pay the same or any part thereof.
JACOB HOUCK. Berkeley County, January 17, 1806.
New Goods.
THE subscribers have just received and are now opening a general assortment of FALL & WINTER GOODS , together with a full supply of HARDWARE, SADDLERY & CUTLERY ; also, QUEEN'S WARE, GROCERIES, LIQUORS and TEAS , of a superior quality; all of which have been selected from the last importations, and are offered for sale at their store, fronting the market house, at the most reduced prices for Cash or Country Produce.
LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS. Martinsburg, November 22, 1805.
Fresh Fall and Winter GOODS.
THE subscriber, having selected the whole of his Fall and Winter Assortment from the present importations, begs leave to offer and recommend them at the most reduced cash prices to his customers; If such selections, at reduced prices, are sufficient recommendations, he flatters himself he may be entitled to a share of public patronage.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, October 18, 1805. N. B. A very general assortment of GROCERIES, Crowley and Blistered STEEL , on hand as usual. J. E.
Stop look here!
I WILL give any person an uncommon great bargain in a small Tract of LAND , on the waters of great Cape-Capean, near the mouth, containing 99 acres, which is all clothed with excellent Timber of various kinds, two Springs which afford water enough to turn a mill rise on the premises; there may be at least 15 or 20 acres of excellent Meadow made with little labour, which may be all watered. It would be an excellent stand for a distiller of spirits, as there are two grist mills within a mile, and four saw mills. One young horse will be taken in part pay. For further information apply to the subscriber living in Shepherd's-Town.
WM. STEPHENSON. December 6, 1805. [3m]
Patterson's old Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the reception of Wheat or any other Grain. He will manufacture Wheat as it has heretofore been done at said Mill, and will be responsible that all Flour manufactured by him shall pass inspection if safely carried or delivered at the ports or places of inspection. In case of condemnation, a certificate from the inspector mentioning the cause thereof, together with the brands and marks of the barrels, will be necessary before the difference can be made good.
The market price in Cash given for WHEAT, RYE and CORN. ROBERT CHRISTY. September 12, 1805. [2]
NOTICE.
THE subscriber has assigned and deposited with Elisha Boyd, Esq. for collection, sundry obligations given to him and James Stephenson, dec'd. Those who do not call on said Boyd and discharge the amount due, by the 10th day of next month, may expect to meet with no further indulgence.
SAMUEL BOYD. Berkeley County, January 17, 1806.
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