Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-05-22 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 1 of VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, May 22, 1807.
[Whole No. 417.]
Ms. B. 1. 6 v. 9, p. 11
Levi Price
HAS just received a complete assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, which he assures the public will be disposed of on the most satisfactory terms to the purchaser. He feels certain that those who call on him will not complain of his prices. His late purchases comprise the following articles.
 Fancy Callicoes,  Leno Muslins,  Shawls and Handkerchiefs,  A large assortment of fancy ribbons,  Leghorn and other bonnets,  Fancy Marsails vesting,  Thread Gloves,  Gentlemens Hats covered with silk,  Leghorn ditto, &c. &c.  Tin Ware,  A large supply of BELL'S CROCKS, &c. 
Martinsburg, May 15, 1807.
The subscribers have just received, and are now opening, an additional supply of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
which added to their late purchases in March, makes their assortment very general and complete, from the very advantageous terms these Goods have been laid in, they are enabled to sell them on better terms than heretofore, they deem it unnecessary to particularise any articles, as they can assure the public that their assortment cannot be exceeded by any, and upon examination they are satisfied will give general satisfaction to purchasers; they return their sincere thanks to their friends for past favours, and assure them that every exertion on their part shall be used to merit a continuance.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co.
Martinsburg, May 15, 1807.
N. B. They always keep a good assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON on hand. The House and Lot occupied by Mr. L. Price is still for sale, for terms apply to T. C. S. & Co.
The Picking Breaking and Carding Machine.
IS in readiness to receive wool for manufacturing into rolls for spinning, at the New Fulling on Tuscarora (on the plantation formerly belonging to William Patterson) about one mile and an half from Martinsburg, and will be attended by an experienced workman, where it is hoped to give general satisfaction. The advantages are such, that it is hoped a generous public will encourage this useful branch of domestic manufacture. The price for Picking, Braking and Carding into rolls, (after the wool is cleaned from burrs and the matted ends cut off) will be ten cents per pound, and the addition of two cents per pound for mixing coloured and white wool. There must be clean fresh grease sent with the wool, about one pound to eight or ten of wool, and a sheet sufficiently large to contain the rolls, which may be transported any distance without injury.
AARON HIBBERD.
Tuscarora, 5th mo. 15th, 1807.
BY virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers, on the 18th day of March last, by Peter Deet, to secure a sum of money (therein mentioned) due to Robert Grimes, they will sell for ready money, at ten o'clock, A. M. on Monday the 1st of June next, a Log House and one half of Lot No. 113 now in the occupancy of said Deet, situate in the town of Martinsburg, and cornering on John and German Streets.
WM. MACKEY, sen. } Trustees. JOHN ALBURTIS, } May 15, 1807.
TEN CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on Wednesday the 15th of April last, an apprentice to the Saddling business named JOHN WOLGAMOTT, about fifteen years of age. I will give the above reward for taking and returning said boy, and do forewarn all persons from harboring him on any account whatever.
TRAVIS GLASCOCK.
Charles-Town, May 15, 1807.
A Miller Wanted.
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, May 15, 1807.
A LARGE and very EXTENSIVE Assortment of Suitable GOODS,
For the present and approaching seasons. just received from Philadelphia, and finished opening, are now offered for sale by the subscribers, unusually low in price, for cash, country Produce or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
Their assortment, in part, consists of the following articles:
 200 Pieces assorted India Muslins, uncommonly cheap,  150 — American and English Chintzes and Calicoes,  30 — 4-4 Irish Linens, low priced,  20 — Assorted coloured Flannels,  15 — ditto ditto Coatings,  10 — Coloured Planes of a superior quality,  Bennet Cords handsomely ast. and cheap, ditto for Vest-shapes neatly figured,  Tabby Velvets for ditto nice patterns,  Constitution Cords, Velvets, Corduroys and Thicksets, very cheap,  Superfine Broad and Forest Cloths, a 
 Handsome and cheap assortment, Blankets, Duffle and Rose, cheap for the quality,  Superfine Bath Coatings, for ladies riding dresses,  Kersey Moleskin, Fancy stout Satinets, Casimerees, a handsome assortment,  Full'd Hose, a large assortment,  Lamb's wool ditto Welsh knit, ditto Gloves, of a good quality,  Broad Laces, a handsome asst. & cheap,  Velvet Fancy tinseled Bands & Wreaths,  Fancy Bullion and Spangled Shoe-bows, very cheap,  Very fine Linen Cambricks, cheaper than usual,  9-8 Irish Sheetings, Bed Tickings, Apron Checks, very cheap and good,  Fine Dowlas Linens and Britannas,  Bandannoe and Madrass Handkerchiefs,  Damask camel's-hair & Cambric Shawls, new fashioned,  Black and White Gauzes, fine & cheap. 
ALSO,
A general assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware,
All of which will be sold on such terms as must please the purchaser.
F. NADEBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, December 5, 1806.
New Goods.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received their assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
consisting of Cloths, Coatings, Casimerees, Flannels, &c. together with Hard-ware, Saddlery, Queens and Glass-ware, and a very extensive assortment of Groceries, &c. all of which they offer for sale at very reduced prices for cash or approved of Country Produce.
They take this opportunity of returning their sincere thanks to their friends and the public, for former favours, and hope by punctual attention to business, with a desire to please, to merit and receive a continuation of their custom.
LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS. Martinsburg, November 28, 1806.
Just received at this Office,
The 3rd and 4th part of REES's
CYCLOPÆDIA.
Subscribers are requested to lift them immediately.
From the American Daily Advertiser.
The merchants who trade to Carracas and other parts of the Spanish Main, are requested to endeavor to introduce into this country, a very valuable South American plant; an account of which, was given by Mr. Vargas, in London, and published in the Annals of Botany, No. 2, p. 400. The popular name in South America is Arracacha, and it is one of the most useful plants in that country. Order Umbelliferae; in its habits it resembles an Apium, and therefore, sometimes called Apio. Its stalk generally divides from the upper part of the root into several stems, thickly beset with large orbicular leaves gashed into several sinus's and supported by large tubular petioles, exceeding a goose quill in thickness. The roots immediately divide into 4 or 5 branches; and each of these, if the soil be light and the weather favorable, will grow to the size, and have nearly the shape of a large cows horn. This root yields a food which is prepared in the kitchen in the same manner as potatoes. It is extremely grateful to the palate, more close than meal; it is so tender that it requires little cooking, and so easy of digestion, that it is the common practice of the country to give it to convalescents and persons with weak stomachs, being thought much less flatulent than potatoes. Of its fecula is made starch, and a variety of pastry work; reduced to a pulp this root also enters into the composition of certain fermented liquors, supposed to be very proper to restore the lost tone of the stomach. In the city of Santa Fe, and indeed, in all places of this kingdom, where they can obtain the Arracacha, they are of full as universal use as the potatoes are in England. Its cultivation requires a deep black mould, that will easily yield to the descent of the large vertical roots. It is propagated by cutting the root in pieces, each having an eye or shoot, and planting these in separate holes. After 3 or 4 months, the roots are of sufficient size and quantity to be used for culinary purposes; but if suffered to remain 6 months in the ground, they will often acquire an immense size, without any detriment to their taste. The color of the root is either white, yellow or purple; but all are of the same quality. The most esteemed are those of Liparon, (S'Fe.) Like the potatoe, it does not thrive in the hotter regions of the kingdom, for there the roots do not acquire any size, but throw up a greater number of stems, or at least they will be but small and of indifferent flavor. It thrives best in the elevated regions of the mountains, where the medium heat is between 58 and 60 degrees of Fahrenheit's scale; here it is that these roots grow most luxuriantly, and acquire the most delicious taste. Mr. Vargas believes it peculiar to the province of Carracas and kingdom of Santa Fe, as he has met with it in no other part of America where he has been, nor is it spoken of by any writer on America, except by Alcedo, who mentions it in a few words at the end of his Dictionary Geographico—His torico de las Indias occidentales of America. It is indeed surprising, that such an useful vegetable should not yet have found a writer to make us acquainted with its history, or a sir Walter Raleigh, to convey it as a valuable present to other regions, as it might easily be conveyed by seeds or roots.
The Genius of Shakespeare and of Milton contrasted.
BY THE LATE SIR THOMAS DERMODY.
The Italian writers compare the poem of Ariosto to a garden of melons—where those that are good are excellent, and those that are bad, are worth nothing. On the other hand, Tasso is assimilated to a bed of cucumbers; where all are ripe and sound, but destitute of that delicious relish which pleases the most refined taste.
Shakespeare (to use this allusion) is a wild garden; where peaches, plums, and apples are found; some crude, some sour, some rotten, but some incomparable. He is a vineyard of plenty, where many of the finest branches are ruined, for want of the pruning knife. Shakes-
peare, like the world, is full of good and evil; but his worst fare is so tempting, that we have not power to refrain from trying it. But the chaste, the sublime Milton, is, like his own Eden, "A happy rural seat of various view." And his work is that fertile ground, out of which
he caus'd to grow All trees of noble kind; for sight, smell, taste; And all amid them stood the tree of life, High, eminent, blooming, ambrosial fruit, Of vegetable gold."
Nature is so arranged by him, as to receive an additional lustre from art; and the exuberance of the earth appears more than the labor of the cultivator.
Shakespeare, when he soars, is borne by a Muse of fire beyond human sight; but Milton, in his grandest moments, retains the light of reason. His ecstasies are the ecstasies of a philosopher; Shakespeare's are the flights of an invisible being. Notwithstanding this, their spirits are somewhat congenial; for allowing the variation of the epic from the dramatic they move us by the same golden springs of pathos. In the art of exciting terror, I am not sure but that Shakespeare is superior; for instance—the dream of Eve is painted rather tamely, though in just and beautiful colours; while Clarence's vision displays the inmost recesses of horror, apprehension, pity, judgment, and admirable fancy. The characters of Satan and Macbeth are both, indeed, extremely well managed, and in my opinion, extremely alike; they have the same courage, the same undaunted ambition, uncurbed freedom of will, and spirited fortitude in the hour of destruction. They both are conscious of their ingratitude and wickedness, both stubborn and relentless, and even in the midst of their success, they seem to feel a boding of the consequences. The address of the arch infidel to the sun, is a noble description of the remorse attendant, on conscience: it shews that even Lucifer himself could not but find its sting. Macbeth in almost every situation, confesses his guilt, yet plunges into deeds of tenfold horror. Lady Macbeth might be also introduced here, but female tenderness denies her savage temper. The most apparent touch that distinguishes Macbeth from Satan, is in his cowardice and mean prevarication; he exclaims,
"Thou can'st not say I did it," to Banquo's ghost, because he only commanded his assassination: Milton's hero gloried in his undoing! and,
"fierce his grasped arms, Clash'd on his sounding shield the din of war."
Hurling defiance to the vault of heaven." Shakespeare is like a cataract: at one time rushing through rocks and caverns, foaming and terrifying; then sinking into a sluggish calm, with nothing but the bubbles of his former sublimity. Milton is a full, not overflowing river; and, like the river to the sea, hastening towards his illustrious design, never pausing, and seldom dangerous to the passengers. The very foibles of one are delusive and charming; but the other, if ever he should descend, is flat, and liable to inferiority from the nature of his performance. The wild scenery of Shakespeare is the unconnected magic of Merlin, variously diverting: that of Milton is like Plato's Elysium; enchanting, yet built on the basis of an opinion which bears the air of probability.
In a word, the former was a man of many faults and many virtues; the latter nearly a pattern of perfection—perfection attained by study and dint of learning. Shakespeare was the child of fancy; Milton the child of judgment. Milton was the poet and critic too; Shakespeare the poet only; but such a one as "We ne'er shall look upon his like again."
Admiral Berkely has intercepted several vessels, disguised under American colours, but freighted with a cargo of mischief—French emissaries, and incendiary papers, addressed to the Negroes and Mulattoes of the English West India Islands. It is feared, that some of these have already found their way to Jamaica and other islands.

VERY IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON, March 25.
Further advices have been received from the Continent of a very late date. They furnish intelligence of very great importance indeed, of which we have only time to give the principal heads.
The head-quarters of the French army were about to be transferred to Berlin, and Bonaparte was expected in that city at the end of last week.
Gen. Blucher, who has been exchanged for Gen. Victor, was about to set off to take the command in the Prussian army.
The Prussian Insurgents on the right bank of the Oder are become so formidable, that the communication between Stettin and Thorn is almost entirely cut off.
Several corps of French, worn down by fatigue, among the rest a considerable part of Oudinot's division are reported to have laid down their arms.
Gen. Bennington, subsequent to the battle of Eylau, received a reinforcement of 60,000 Regulars, and thirty battalions of Cossacks of 5000 men each. On that memorable occasion the Russian army, according to the official statement, was only seventy thousand strong. The French were calculated at one hundred thousand at least.
The want of forage is so great in that part of Poland occupied by the French, that they have been under the necessity of taking the thatch coverings off the houses, to supply their horses with provender.
March 26.
The Mail due on Sunday, arrived yesterday evening, and brought intelligence of great importance; Reinforced and supplied with every necessary, the Russians are again assuming the offensive, and advancing against the invincible Bonaparte—who no longer finding his season of repose on the Vistula, is falling back to Berlin.—Though his head-quarters were stated to be at Osterode on the 8th, he is said to have been seen on that day at Thorn. The foreign ambassadors at Warsaw—the whole tribe of envoys and ministers from the subject princes and allies of France, have been ordered to follow Talleyrand to Berlin. It is said even, in private letters, that the Russians have pushed their advanced posts to Warsaw, and that the French have sustained another defeat near Thorn. Want and disaffection are also operating in support of the Russians, and a whole division of grenadiers, said to be Oudinot's, is stated to have gone over to the Russians. They had been peremptorily ordered by Bonaparte to make an attack when they had not had any sustenance for 36 hours.
The action of Braunsherg, on the 26th, was followed by others most obstinately contested—the town was often taken and retaken—it was at last burnt—it covered the left wing of the French and prevented it from being turned. These actions are said to have taken place on the 27th, 28th, and 29. The Cossacks did eminent service. On one of those days they cut to pieces a whole division of French cavalry of 4000 men.
Magdeburg is to be immediately supplied with provisions and necessaries for a long siege.—Does this look like Bonaparte's being at Petersburg by May-Day? In the rear too of the French positions, insurrection is gaining strength and confidence daily. The communication between Stettin and Thorn is almost entirely cut off.
When tyrants meet with a reverse of fortune, suspicion always haunts them.—The invincible Napoleon imputing his want of success to his officers, is said to have accused several of them of Treason.—His former favorite Duroc is reported to have incurred his displeasure, and to have been sent back to France under an escort of gens d'armes.
It is imagined in the best informed naval circles, that the French squadron, of three sail of the line and a frigate, full of troops, which escaped a few nights since out of the outer road of Brest, are gone to the East Indies.
March 27
Two Gottenburg Mails arrived this morning, and two bags from Huum.—They have brought great and most favorable intelligence.
FRESH VICTORIES OVER THE FRENCH.
ALTONA, March 20.
(Extract of a private letter.)
"The advices that had been received here since my last, from the combined Russian and Prussian armies, are of
the most gratifying nature. The French, if things go on as they have begun, will have no further occasion to issue their bulletins, to impose on the credulous part of the public, as they will be obliged to retreat much quicker than they came.
"On the 1st inst. Gen. Bennington's head-quarters were at Heilsberg, the chief town of Ermeland, in East Prussia, situated on the river Alle, where he had received the insignia of the order of St. Andrew, as a token of the great satisfaction that his Sovereign feels for his signal services, and this mark of distinction was accompanied by an addition to his salary of 12,000 roubles. He had broken up at Konigsberg already on the 24th ult. The Prussians under Gen. Lestocq, were on his right wing. Gen. Lestocq's head-quarters were at Peterswald. On the 26th ult. the French gained an advantage over the Russians, and occupied the town of Braunsherg on the Baltic, from whence they dislodged the Russians; but the latter returned to the attack on the 27th ult. when both parties became alternately masters of the place, and both alternately lost it again. Those conflicts were most bloody, and the bravery and lion-like courage, and perseverance of the Russians after daily battles with the enemy, from the 26th ult. to the 18th inst. maintained the field of Braunsherg, which was seen in flames on the 8th inst.—In this place and near Heilsberg, the French left near fifteen thousand dead on the field. Near the latter place the French Gen. Lesebvre is said to have been taken prisoner with 6000 men. Napoleon's head-quarters were expected at Thorn on the 9th inst.; and though the French had a considerable force, consisting of their own troops, and the German and Polish troops at Elbing, yet by the last accounts, they have been driven back, and Gen. Bennington kept continually advancing.—The Russians are about to receive two great reinforcements, each of 80,000 men, one of which will be under the command of the Grand Duke Constantine. A private letter from Berlin, of the 14th inst. says, that Talleyrand, besides a great number of the diplomatic corps, returned thither via Breslaw, in Silesia, thinking the other no longer safe. Bonaparte was daily expected."
A letter from Thorn says the French lost 13,000 men, five Generals, 47 pieces of cannon, and 15 eagles.
An article from Berlin, however, of the 15th, in the Hamburg paper mentions nothing of any battle, and says the French head quarters and Bonaparte, were still at Osterode on the 8th.
GOTTENBURG, March 10.
Letters from Copenhagen received by the post of to-day, state that another severe battle took place the end of last month.
VIENNA, March 4.
According to the Gazette of Presburgh the Russian army in Moldavia and Wallachia consists of eighty thousand foot, thirty thousand horse, and is constantly receiving small reinforcements of from two to three thousand men, who come from the most remote provinces of Russia. The army is in a concentrated position on the Danube; all the fortresses on which river are in their power. They are amply supplying Choczim, Ismail, Brailow, Benner and Akorman and considerable magazines have been established at Jassy, Barlach and Fokschany. The Turkish garrisons in these places were all disarmed, and sent to the other side of the Danube. Numbers of recruits are raised for the Russians in Moldavia and Bessarabia. The boyars (the land holders of Russia) at their own expence, and in proportion to their property, supply a certain number of soldiers. The most wealthy give 100; the poorest 25.
The Russians brought upwards of 600 pieces of artillery with them which they have stationed on the banks of the Danube. They have also taken possession of all the Turkish vessels on that river. There is not a Turkish soldier in Moldavia, Wallachia, or Bessarabia. As the approach of the Russians they retired to the left bank of the Danube. It is believed the Grand Duke Constantine will join the army in Turkey.
March 6.
Some people insist, that a proposal will be made by the Emperor of Austria to the Diet of Hungary, for organizing a levy en masse upon a permanent footing, to be ready to march at the shortest notice.
East Prussia, March 18.
The imperial French head quarters were still at Osterode yesterday. The corps of marshal Massena is in motion,
and important operations are expected.
Extract of a dispatch from GENERAL BENNINGTON.
Konigsberg, Feb. 10 (22) 1807.
"General Sedmoratzky, who has just effected a junction with my army, has brought with him 14000 Prussian prisoners, from two to three hundred Frenchmen, and a great deal of baggage, which he has taken from the enemy. The retrograde march of Bonaparte rather resembles a flight than a retreat. It is solely to the swiftness of our Cossack's horses that we are indebted for the enormous quantity of prisoners that have been daily made since the battle of Eylau. The day before yesterday they took 200, yesterday 150, and to-day 286, four of whom are officers, besides baggage wagons, forage and provisions. Everything that we can come up with is taken. The French soldiers, dying of hunger and fatigue, no longer feel a disposition to defend themselves. At the mere sight of our troops they throw away their arms and demand bread. My advanced posts are at Liebstadt. The whole army is in full march. My head quarters alone remain at Konigsberg, as my ill-health, and the extreme fatigue, I have undergone, compel me to take a few moments of repose here. I set out to-morrow. The Prussian division, commanded by General Plaetz, is at the extremity of my right wing on the heights of Brandeburg. General Sedmoratzky and General Lestocq, form together my left wing. The grand army is in the centre; and in this order we advance toward the Vistula, embracing Thorn on one side, and Elbing on the other. I hope my troops will soon shew themselves on the other side of that river. In the mean time, my advanced guard, reinforced by General Platow's Cossacks, a considerable part of whom have already reached their destination, pursue the enemy without relaxation, and harass them by their petty warfare, which is as strange to them as it is advantageous to us."
Banks of the Elbe, March 23.
We have received accounts from Osterode of the 14th inst. It would appear that the head quarters would not be removed so soon as was expected; since the latter end of February nothing of consequence had occurred in that neighbourhood, the two armies are occupied with receiving new reinforcements. The French direct themselves in great strength towards the corps of Marshal Massena at Warsaw, which according to every appearance will not long remain inactive.
NEW-YORK, May 14.
The brig Alonzo , which arrived at this port yesterday, left Bordeaux on the 4th of April, and the river on the 8th. It was currently reported that she brought Paris papers containing Bulletins from the grand army to the 73d, and that they announced the complete overthrow of the Russians under gen. Bennington, who was represented to be a prisoner. We do not learn, however, that her Paris papers are later than the 30th of March. A file of these is in possession of the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser . It furnishes us with two additional bulletins (the 65th and 66th) and these are the only articles of sufficient interest to be worth translating.
Gen. Bennington, according to our last accounts of him, was sick at Konigsberg.
Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser.
FRENCH GRAND ARMY.
SIXTY-SIXTH BULLETIN.
Osterode, 10th March, 1807.
The army is cantoned behind the Passarge. The prince of Ponte Corvo at Holland and at Braunsherg.
Marshal Soult at Leibstadt and Mohrungen.
Marshal Ney at Gustadt. Marshal Davoust at Allenstein, Hohenstein, and Dieppen.
The head-quarters are at Osterode. The Polish corps of observation, commanded by general Zayonchek, is at Neidenbourg.
The corps of marshal Lefebvre before Dantzig.
The 5th corps on the Omulew.
A Bavarian division, commanded by the prince-royal of Bavari, at Warsaw.
The corps of prince Jerome in Silesia; the 8th corps of observation in Swedish Pomerania.
The places of Bresslau, Schweidnitz, and Brieg are demolishing.
General Rapp, aid-de-camp of the emperor, is governor of Thorn.
We have thrown bridges over the Vistula at Marienbourg and Drischau.
Having been informed, on the 1st of March, that the enemy, encouraged by the position which the army had taken, had shewed themselves all along the right bank of the Passarge, the emperor ordered marshals Soult and Ney to reconnoitre, and to advance to repulse them.—Marshal Ney marched on the Gutstadt; marshal Soult passed the Passarge at Wormditt. The enemy immediately made a general movement, and retreated towards Konigsberg. Their posts, which had retired in great haste, were pursued 3 leagues. Seeing that the French did not make any other movement, and that they were pursued only by the advanced guards who had left their regiments, two regiments of Russian grenadiers returned back, and in the night approached the cantonment of Zochern. The 50th regiment received them with the bayonet. The 27th and 39th behaved in the same manner.
In these little combats the Russians have had one thousand men killed, wounded, or prisoners.
After being thus assured of the movements of the enemy, the army has returned into its cantonments.
The grand duke of Berg, informed that a corps of cavalry had approached Willemberg, caused it to be attacked by prince Borghese, who at the head of his regiment, charged eight Russian squadrons, overthrew and put them to the route, and made about 100 prisoners, amongst whom are 3 captains and 8 subalterns.
Marshal Lefebvre has entirely surrounded Dantzig, and has begun at that place the works of circumvallation.
SIXTY-SIXTH BULLETIN.
Osterode, March 14.
The grand army continues in cantonments, where it is taking repose. Little combats have taken place between the advanced posts of the two armies. Two regiments of Russian cavalry came on the 12th to disturb the 69th regiment of infantry of the line in its cantonment of Lingnau, and before Gutstadt. One battalion of that regiment took arms, ambushed themselves, and fired close to the enemy, who left 80 men on the field. General Guyot, who commanded the advanced posts of marshal Soult, has had several engagements which have terminated to his advantage.
After the little battle of Willemberg, the grand duke of Berg has driven all the cossacks from the right bank of the Elbe, in order to assure himself that the enemy was not concealing some movement. He came to Wartembour, Seeburg, Meusguth, and Bischoffsbourg. He has had some engagements with the enemy's cavalry, and has made about one hundred Cossacks prisoners.
The Russian army have begun to concentrate the coast of Bartenstein on the Alle? the Russian division on the coast of Creutzbourg.
The enemy has made a movement of one day's march towards Konigsberg. The whole of the French army is cantoned and is supplied with provisions from the cities of Elbing, Braunsherg, and from the resources which are brought from the isle of Nogat, which is of very great fertility.
Gen. Toulier has invested Colberg. A division of 12,000 Bavarians, commanded by the prince royal of Bavaria, has passed the Vistula at Warsaw, and has just rejoined the army.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15.
Latest from Europe.
Yesterday arrived the fast sailing ship Brutus , captain Craig from London, with passengers. By the attention of Capt. Craig, we are favored with Dublin papers to the 28th of March, and Derry papers to the 7th of April, from which we have only time and room for the following.
LONDONDERRY, April 7.
Notwithstanding a number of those deluded persons, denominated Threshers , have been found guilty and received sentence of Death at the last assizes of Sligo, and notwithstanding the wholesome lesson which the late special commission, which was sent into that part of the country, should have afforded them; yet such is their blind delusion, that they are still continuing their depredations in that part of the country.
According to letters from Hamburg and Altona, considerable apprehensions were entertained in the former city of the landing of an English force either in the Elbe or some contiguous ports in the Baltic. So general was this impression that the French commandant and minister both prepared for a retreat.

A strong rumour again prevails, that Austria, has drawn the sword against France.
Dover, March 30.
By a ship which arrived in the Roads this afternoon from the Texel we learn that accounts had reached Holland of the Austrians having taken the field against the French and that the latter were retreating out of Poland in all directions. It was ascertained that the diplomatic corps had already arrived at Berlin, and had brought miserable accounts of the state of the French army.
LONDON, March 31.
An account from the seat of war received through a most respectable channel, adds great weight to the statements we have already given of the deplorable situation of the French army. It is described as retreating with great rapidity, and in much confusion, and so daily harassed by the Cossacks, that numbers continue to be made prisoners. It is added that when Bonaparte's proposal for an armistice was rejected he really sent to general Benningsen, to request that a species of warfare less severe might be adopted. This extraordinary message is supposed to have originated in the remonstrances of some of his generals, owing to the French army having been no less than 8 days without bread!!
April 1.
Yesterday a mail from Hussen arrived, bringing Hamburg and Altona papers to the 26th ult. The French head quarters were at Osterode on the 12th ult. and this, we believe, is the latest intelligence which has been received from that quarter. A letter from East Prussia, of the 18th ult. mentions that they continued there on the preceding day, but this is probably a mistake. The latest intelligence from Berlin is of the 21st, and it is almost impossible that news from East Prussia, considering the difficulties of communication, could have reached that city in four days.
The continental journals are so extremely reserved respecting the transaction, in Poland, that it is easy to discover what is doing there. We can, however, perceive that Bonaparte is not likely to repass the Vistula without once more appealing to his fortune. The part of his army which has been consigned to Massena, has been strongly reinforced. Uncommon efforts have been employed to fill up the immense void produced in the French army by the sanguinary conflicts in which it has been lately engaged; and, if general Benningsen can maintain himself for a very short time against the talents and strength which will be brought to bear against him, we are not very apprehensive of his ultimate success.
NEW-YORK, May 12.
The British sloop of war Driver a vessel interdicted by the president from entering our harbors, anchored on Thursday the 20th ult. abreast of fort Johnson, in the harbor of Charleston. Two U. States officers of that fort waited upon the governor the day following to consult with him on measures necessary to be taken to expel her from the port; his excellency was not at home. On Saturday the commandant of fort Johnson, addressed a letter to the commanding officer of the said vessel, of which the following is a copy:
"Fort Johnson, harbor of Charleston, 4 P. M. of May 2.
"Sir,
"The president of the U. S. of America, having, by proclamation, bearing date the 21 May, 1803 for ever interdicted his Britannic majesty's sloop of war Driver, from entering any port or harbor of the U. S. and the said vessel, having entered this port in contempt of the said proclamation, my duty compels me to demand that the Driver sloop of war do depart from this harbor within 24 hours from the date hereof.
"Need I add, sir, how repugnant it would be to my feelings, should any blood be spilt, which must inevitably be the case if this communication be not complied with.
"Lieut. Wyndham of the artillery, is charged with the delivery of this; he will receive your reply.
"I am, sir, your obed't serv't, "MICHAEL KALTEISEN, "Capt. commandant.
"To the commanding officer of his Britannic majesty's sloop of war Driver."
[Captain Slocum, of the Semiramis, left Charleston on Monday the 4th inst. and has favored the editor of the Mercantile Advertiser with a paper of that date containing the above article. What reply had been received by the commanding officer at Fort Johnson, has not yet come to our knowledge. Mr. Goodwin, who is a passenger in the Semiramis, informs us that several letters had been interchanged, of which the contents had not transpired. It was reported that captain Love, who commands the Driver, in his answer to the first letter of captain Kalteisen, expressed his willingness to comply with the orders of the government of the United States, and would proceed to sea; but that he was prepared to resent any insult that might be offered to the flag of his Britannic majesty. Dispatches, supposed to relate to this unpleasant circumstance, have been forwarded to the general government. Lieut. Wyndham is the bearer of them. Officers were placed at the different wharves in Charleston, to prevent the Driver from receiving any supplies.]
manding officer at Fort Johnson, has not yet come to our knowledge. Mr. Goodwin, who is a passenger in the Semiramis, informs us that several letters had been interchanged, of which the contents had not transpired. It was reported that captain Love, who commands the Driver, in his answer to the first letter of captain Kalteisen, expressed his willingness to comply with the orders of the government of the United States, and would proceed to sea; but that he was prepared to resent any insult that might be offered to the flag of his Britannic majesty. Dispatches, supposed to relate to this unpleasant circumstance, have been forwarded to the general government. Lieut. Wyndham is the bearer of them. Officers were placed at the different wharves in Charleston, to prevent the Driver from receiving any supplies.]
We are informed that lieut. Wyndham, of the artillery, passed through this place last evening, on his route to the seat of government, with dispatches to the president relative to the British sloop of war Driver, now at anchor in the harbor of Charleston.
LATE FROM EUROPE.
Yesterday arrived the ship Missouri, captain Kennedy, from Rochelle, and has favored us with Paris papers to the 25th of March, from which we have made the following translations:
MILAN, March 17.
By several arrivals at Ancona, from Constantinople, we learn, that on the 12th of February, all the Russian merchant vessels in that port were seized, and that two frigates with troops for Corfu, in attempting to pass the Dardanelles, were also captured.
FRANKFORT, March 19.
By several letters from Vienna, we learn, that general Michelson, whose army is numerous, has received orders to send the greater part to succor the army under general Benningsen. His orders are, to remain with the remainder to maintain his position at present, and to avoid all offensive operations. In consequence, the Russians are remaining on the defensive.
The Turkish government has not relaxed in its preparations. As soon as the reinforcements, expected from Asir, shall arrive at Adrianople, the Grand Vizier, with all the generals, will depart, and act on the offensive, to drive the Russians out of Moldavia and Wallachia. The plan of operations has been agreed upon between the Grand Vizier and general Lebantiani, the French ambassador, who enjoys the fullest confidence of the Grand Seignor and the Divan.
Norfolk, May 5.
On Sunday morning the east wing of the Marine Hospital, of this port, was discovered to be on fire. There being a fresh breeze, the flames spread rapidly and soon destroyed that wing. Owing to the unprecedented exertions of some of the inhabitants of this place and Portsmouth, the rest of this very useful building was saved.
In Paris papers of the 17th of March, under the St. Petersburg head, it is stated, that the emperor Alexander was constantly in council with his ministers: that the capital and neighboring governments swarmed with troops, marching to the armies; that 200,000 muskets were daily expected from England: that the emperor had resolved to march all his disposable force to the theatres of war in Poland, Turkey and Persia; and that immense convoys of provisions and forage were continually passing for the army in Poland. Prince Constantine had gone into Turkey.
The French describe the Russian career in Turkey as rapidly successful. But that the Ottomans are rising in force to oppose it.
Captain Strange, from Alicante, informs, that Bonaparte had demanded from the king of Spain, 30,000 men; that a part of the above troops had marched from Alicante for Madrid; and that on the 8th of March they left Madrid for France. It was reported at Alicante that the Tunisians were about to declare war against the United States.
[N. Y. Merc. Adv.]
Knoxville, April 25.
The number of persons migrating to this state during the last four weeks is estimated at two hundred souls per day. The streets of this town are frequently crowded with the carriages, carts and waggons of moving families. While
the great demand for provisions has considerably raised the price. Corn, which was heretofore a drug at 25 is now scarce at 50 cents per bushel. and we are informed that at some places on the road from this to Mero district, it has sold as high as a dollar and dollar and a half. A greater price is yet expected.
NORFOLK, May 9.
We are informed, and that from a respectable source, that col. JOHN MAYO, of Richmond, has offered to furnish stone to build the contemplated Pyramid at James Town, in commemoration of the first settlement in this state. The stone lies within two miles of Richmond, on a good navigation.
MARTINSBURG, May 22.
The bliss of human kind floats swift away! From dreams of hope, alas! how soon we're torn! The sun of joy scarce darts its gladsome ray, When clouds o'ershade, and we wake to morn.
On the 14th instant departed this life, in the prime of manhood, PHILIP P. WILSON, Esq. attorney at law, and one of the delegates of this county. To eulogize the dead is to stimulate the living, and this can be too rarely done, because instances worthy of example do not so frequently occur, as the philanthropist would wish to behold: but in the deceased we may truly say, he possessed qualities the most excellent—a dutiful and beneficent son—a sincere and disinterested friend—one, whose heart ever beat high in sympathy for all mankind. As he lived usefully and justly beloved, so is his early death as universally regretted:—
Honorable age is not that which standeth In length of time, or numbered by years; Wisdom is the grey hair to man, and an unspotted life old age."
A THOUGHT.
Can pleasure's gay fantastic train, Or mirth's distracting voice, Free the sad heart from sorrow's reign, Or bid the soul rejoice?
Far beyond this world's weak pow'r, To calm the troubled breast; Nor Genius' ray, nor Wisdom's lore, Can soothe our cares to rest.
Not all Creation's varied grace, When vernal seasons roll, Can the deep lines of death efface, Or men's pow'r controul.
Then why should man, whom Heav'n ill- With rays of light divine, [lymes To error's deepened sombre glooms His mental pow'rs confine?
'Tis thine, O Virtue! soothung pow'r, To give the smile of ease, And on adversity's dark hour, To pour the tide of peace.
From the Weekly Magazine.
REFLECTIONS ON CONTENTMENT.
All mankind who reason, unite in one general conclusion, we should be contented; but I never found that man yet who was really so. The soul, which is an immortal being, cannot find real contentment in mutable and transient objects; and in a religious light, it would be improper that man should be completely satisfied, with terrestrial honors, riches, glory, and renown, as he would then entertain no desire for eternal felicity. To carry this thought a little farther; when I reflect upon contentment, and find no one in possession of this treasure upon earth, methinks it should strengthen our belief with respect to futurity; for as every thing hath its contrast—as fire and water, black and white, great and small, strength and weakness, &c. &c. by a parity of reasoning, the discontent of human nature should also somewhere have its opposite, contentment: and as it is not to be met with under the sun, we must conclude that it is to be found in another world; for in this, as the poet happily expresses it,
That something ever unpossessed, Corrodes and leavens all the rest; That something, could we but obtain, Would soon create a future pain.
There is, indeed, a great deal of affectation played off in the world, concerning contentment. There are many men whose pride and vanity will not allow them to
let their neighbours know their wants, and who pretend to enjoyments they never taste. These splendid misérables are all gaily and mirth in public; in private, melancholy and wretchedness.—On the other hand, it is a mark of a very narrow way of thinking, for a man, whose possessions scarcely allow him the conveniences of life, to pretend that he is satisfied. This is a false philosophy, which will never supply his wants; and like that of the other who boasts possessions he does not enjoy, may afford a temporary external gratification with the world, but will never furnish them with real internal satisfaction.
I recollect, when I was at Vienna, seeing an inscription upon a stone to this effect: "This house was erected by count D. to be given to the first man who could prove that he was really contented." I required an explanation of an Austrian gentleman, who told me this inscription was placed on a magnificent house constructed by the count; and that one day a stranger knocked at the gate, and desired to speak to the master, and upon being introduced and asked his business, said, "I come to take possession of this house, as I find you have built it in order to bestow it on the man who is really contented. Now as I am in that state, of which I am willing to make oath, you will please, Sir, to put me in immediate possession." The count did not interrupt him till he had finished his speech; when he replied, "You are very right, Sir, with respect to my intention; but as I do not discover the least pretence you have to the title of a contented man, I beg you will retire; for if you were quite contented, you would not crave my house."
A Philadelphia print of the 13th inst. says, yesterday arrived brig South Carolina, caps. Servil, 7 days from Charleston. By him we learn that the capt. of the British ship Driver had sent up to request a pilot, as he would go to sea as speedily as possible.
The immense resources of the Russian empire, and the determination of that government to prosecute the war with a vigor and spirit proportioned to those resources, are fully evinced by our last accounts from that country.
Extract of a letter, dated Gibraltar, March 10, 1807.
"Yesterday a British hired schooner was captured by four Spanish gun boats in the Gutt, she was commanded by a lieut. of the navy, had dispatches from admiral Duckworth for the British government—left admiral Duckworth with 14 sail of the line at anchor by the Dardanelles, as the Turkish government had refused permission for the fleet to go up. The Turkish fleet was at Constantinople ready for sea, consisting of 17 ships of the line, this is the report received from said schooner previous to her being taken."
For the information of those, who may have occasion to call; the Episcopal Minister has moved into the house belonging to Mr. Locke, near the bridge.
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 22, 1807.
FOR SALE, OR RENT,
AND possession to be given the first of June next, that large, commodious, well finished HOUSE, to which is attached a very extensive and excellent Garden, and Lot of Ground with every necessary out building—all in high cultivation and unexceptionable repair—now in the tenure of Mr. Adam S. Dandridge—lying on Queen's street, betwixt Maj. Boyd's and the late Mr. Strode's Brick Building—one of the most pleasant and least incumbered situations in Town.
For terms, which will be made very accommodating to either the Purchaser or Renter, apply to Mr. Wm. Somerville, resident; or the Proprietor in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia. JOHN DIXON.
May 1, 1807.

Cheap Spring Goods.
THE subscriber informs his friends and customers, that he has received from Philadelphia, and is just opening, a very elegant assortment of
Fresh fancy Goods,
Consisting of, in part, a great variety of Calicoes uncommonly cheap, Spironett, Leno and Cambric Muslins, Leno Shawls and Dimities, a handsome assortment of Broad Lace, Spironett Sleeves, quite a new stile, Extra long French and English Silk Gloves, Kid and York Tan ditto, Fashionable Split and Satin straw Bonnets, Leghorn ditto, Cheap Indian Muslins, Plaid and Changeable Lute strings, cotton Casimere and Nankeens, Silk and Cotton Hose, Madrass and Bandanno Handk's, Silk and Cotton Chambroy Muslin, Morocco & Kid Slippers, Gentlemen's Beaver Hats, Leghorn and Chip ditto, very elegant Quilting for vest patterns, President's and Constitution Cords, very Cheap Irish Linens, Sheetings and Ticklingburgs very Cheap, also Bar-Iron, Castings and Steel, Nails of all sizes, Waldron's double prime Cradling Scythes, Grass Scythes and Cutting Knives, a quantity of Long's best Sickles, a large quantity of excellent old Rye Whisky, distilled by M. Billmire. Also on hand two Thousand pounds of excellent green Coffee and six hogsheads New-Orleans Sugar, Flax, and very Cheap Teas. Those Goods having been purchased very low for Cash, are now offered for sale on terms that will be pleasing to purchasers.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, May 8, 1807.
ALL persons who purchased at sale of the estate of the late Thomas Turner, deceased, are requested to come forward and discharge their obligation, which have all become due. Also, those who were indebted to the deceased in his life time by written obligation or otherwise, who have not yet paid, are called upon to make payment. I will attend at the House of Mr. Edmund Graham in Martinsburg, on the 26th and 27th days of this present month, to settle any just claims that may be made against said estate. All persons concerned are desired to attend.
JOHN TURNER, Ex'r. May 8, 1807.
WHEREAS I purchased of John Lyle, son of Capt. John Lyle deceased, about two years past a Tract of Land containing thirty four acres, I received a Deed for the said Land, and gave Bonds for the purchase money, I have paid off all the Bonds, but one, which is due the first day of this month—since that time I have been informed that the said Land was Mortgaged, in or about the year 1791 by the said John Lyle dec'd, and as I am determined not to discharge the said Bond until the said Mortgage is satisfied, I hereby forewarn all persons whatsoever from taking an assignment on the said Bond.
JAMES WRIGHT. May 8, 1807.
STRAYED AWAY.— TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
A chestnut sorrel mare about fourteen and a half hands high, seven years old. She has lost her right eye, the ball is considerably reduced and the upper eye lash is entirely off. The above described mare left my residence on Sunday the 26th of April last. Whoever will restore the mare shall if obtained in the neighbourhood receive five dollars, if a considerable distance ten dollars.
WILLIAM WATTS. Berkeley County, May 8, 1807.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 6th instant, a negro man Named PHILIP, about five feet nine inches high, stout made, a small lump on one of his ribs, and a scar on his upper lip occasioned by the kick of a Horse, of a yellowish Complexion and a down look, being the same I purchased some time ago of Joseph Minghini. Any person, securing the said negro in prison and Giving me notice thereof or delivering to me, shall receive the above reward.
JOHN BURNS, sen. Berkeley County, May 8, 1807.
New Cash Store.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his acquaintances and the public in general, that he has just opened a handsome assortment of FRESH GOODS (at his dwelling house in Shepherd's-Town.) He deems it unnecessary to particularize each article which comprises his assortment, suffice to say, it consists almost of every article that is most useful and plain (both of Dry Goods and Groceries;) he also has a large quantity of most excellent Potter's Ware, of a better quality than any ever offered for sale in this place before. He assures his friends and acquaintances that the whole of his Goods have been laid in on the very lowest terms, and as he is positively determined to sell very Cheap for Cash or Country Produce, they may with confidence call on him for CHEAP BARGAINS.
BENJAMIN BOYDSTONE. Shepherd's-Town, May 8, 1807.
Cheap Groceries.
E. & T. FINLEY, No. 45, Howard-Street,
HAVE on hand an extensive assortment of Groceries and Liquors, which they offer for sale at reduced prices for cash.
Having experienced considerable inconvenience from the general credit heretofore given, they are induced to decline it—and will therefore after the first of May next, sell for cash, or produce only. This arrangement will enable them to make all their purchases for cash—and they flatter themselves they will be able to sell so much below the usual credit prices, as will be considered an object worthy of attention.
They will exert themselves to make it the interest of all who wish to make purchases for cash, to give them a call.—Orders from a distance will be particularly attended to.
They will continue to purchase Flour and Whiskey as usual, and receive all kinds of produce, on storage or to sell on commission.
Baltimore, May 1, 1807. [3m]
ALL those that purchased goods at the sale of Ann Henshaw, dec'd are hereby informed, that their notes became due on the first instant, and that if they are not discharged immediately they will be put in the hands of a proper officer for collection. All those who have any demands against said estate are requested to bring them forward, properly authenticated for settlement.
WILLIAM S. HENSHAW, Ex'r. May 8, 1807.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by
KENNEDYS & RAGAN. Hagers-town, June 5, 1806. [1y]
Berkeley, ss. April Court, 1807. Philip C. Pendleton and David Hunter, Executors of Philip Pendleton, dec'd, Complainant, AGAINST James Breathed, Defendant, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, James Breathed, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered, that said James Breathed do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June 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 the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
The following BLANKS, printed with new and elegant type, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
Fresh Spring goods.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their Friends (Customers at a distance) and the Public in general that they have just received and are now opening at their store in Shepherd's-Town—(By the Market House) A handsome assortment of
Fresh Spring Goods, among which are
Best superfine Calicoes, very handsome, Common and low price ditto,
Superfine Cambricks, ditto low-price, Ladies Fashionable Robes, richly embroidered,
ditto Shawls, ditto, A handsome selection of Leno Muslins, French Cambric, and French plain Lawn for Caps,
A handsome assortment broad Thread Lace,
ditto white and ditto black, Patent do. Ladies and Misses Silk and ditto Cotton
Sandal Hose, Ladies Extra long English and French
Silk Gloves, ditto ditto white Kid & York Tan, do.
Gentlemens white Kid & white Silk ditto, Best superfine Dimities, ditto low-price,
Superfine 4-4 Irish Linens, low-priced ditto, and 5-4 Sheeting,
Best strong bleached Ticklingburg, Low price ditto and 4-4 German Linens,
Russia Sheeting, ditto Duck, ditto Dowlas and ditto Drilling.
A great variety of Cheap Muslins, Fashionable Split straw and Leghorn, Bonnets,
Best superfine London Broad Cloths, Second and third Quality ditto,
Best Superfine London Casimere, President's and Constitution Cords,
Velvets and Fancy Cords, Cotton-Casimere, English and India
Nankeens, Gentlemens Silk and Cotton Hose,
Bandannoe and Madras Handkerchiefs, Silk and Cotton Chambroy Muslins,
Ladies Morocco and Kid Slippers, Gentlemen's nice imported Hats, ditto
country made ditto, ditto Marsailles, Muslin-nett and
Janett Vest Patterns, And a few handsome Printed East-In-
dia Counterpains, warranted, fast colors,
Also on hand a few very Cheap English Silver Watches,
A large supply of Bar-Iron, Plow Molds, Steel and Castings, Soar and upper Leather, Nails of all sizes, China, Glass, Queens, Stone and Tin Ware, with a complete assortment of Fresh Teas of the first Quality, Groceries, Saddlery, Hardware, Paints, Brushes, Oil, Patent and other Medicines; a large quantity of old Whisky, distilled in Maryland out of pure rye. The whole of those Goods have been bought on low terms, and it will be an object to purchasers at a distance to call and see them; (as well as those immediately in this Neighbourhood) as we are selling them uncommonly Cheap.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, April 17, 1807.
P. S. They continue to pay the highest price in Cash for HIDES and SKINS.
Spring Goods.
THE subscribers have just received, and are now opening, at their store in Shepherd's-Town, (Mr. Kearsley's well known stand) A large and complete assortment of
Choice Goods,
which were purchased in Philadelphia and Baltimore at very reduced prices. They deem it unnecessary to particularise any articles, as they can assure the public that their assortment of GOODS cannot be exceeded by any, and upon a particular examination they are satisfied will give general satisfaction, both as to cheapness and quality;—They therefore flatter themselves that those who wish to get good bargains will call on them, and they pledge themselves that their friends shall not be disappointed.
R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, April 17, 1807.
CASH given for clean Linnen & Cotton RAGS At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office.
Bark Wanted.
CASH and the highest price will be given by the subscribers (at the Tan-Yard lately occupied by John Kearsley, Esq. Shepherd's-Town) for a large quantity of Chesnut Oak and Spanish Oak Barks.—A small quantity of Black Oak White Oak Barks are also wanted. CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS. Shepherd's-Town, May 1, 1807.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS.
SATURDAY the 23rd of this month is appointed for the muster of the 1st Battalion of the 67th Regiment Virginia Militia, at Robert Snodgrass, jun. on Back-Creek; and Saturday the 30th of said month for the muster of the 2d Battalion of said Regiment, at Buckles-Town. A punctilious attendance is required from every individual belonging to the Regiment. May 1, 1807.
Berkeley, ss. February court, 1807. Joseph Foreman, complainant, AGAINST Jane Wight, Adm'r. of James Wight, dec'd. and Elizabeth Wight and children of James Wight, dec'd. D'f's, IN CHANCERY.
UPON the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, and it appearing to the court that the defendants have failed to file their answer to the Subpoena in this case, being returned Executed to December court, 1801; It is ordered that the bill of the complainant be taken pro confesso, and the matter thereof be decreed accordingly, unless the defendants, at or before May term next, file their answer; and it further appearing to the court that the defendants since the service of the Subpoena in this cause, have removed themselves out of this commonwealth, it is directed that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, and contained therein for two months successively.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
NOTICE.
SOME time in the fore part of last month, I passed my note of hand for ten dollars (payable in 6 months from the date) to Vincent Moore, in part of boot in exchange of Horses, but as the Horse I received is not such as warranted. I am determined not to pay the aforesaid note unless compelled by law and hereby forewarn all persons from taking or receiving an assignment of the same. JOHN LOWRY. Shepherd's-Town, May 1, 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 a 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.
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 Absalom 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.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.