Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-07-10 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 8 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, July 10, 1807.
[Whole No. 424.]
FROM THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
TRIAL OF COL. AARON BURR. [CONTINUED.]
Mr. Randolph here related the particulars of his own correspondence with Mr. R. Smith, secretary of the navy.
Mr. Martin proceeded to the following effect:—I have asserted, that col. Burr was entitled to a copy of these orders. We intended to show that these orders were contrary to the constitution and the laws, and that they entitled col. Burr to the right of resistance. We intended to show, that by this particular order his property and his person were to be destroyed; yes, by these tyrannical orders the life and property of an innocent man were to be exposed to destruction. We did not expect these originals themselves; because they were gone out. But we did apply for copies; and were refused under Presidential instance. In New York, on the farcical trials of Ogden and Smith, the officers of the government screened themselves from attending, under the sanction of the President's name. Perhaps the same farce may be repeated here; and it is for this reason that we apply directly to the P. of the U. States. Whether it would have been best to have applied to the secretaries of state, of the navy and war; I care not. All that we want is the copies of some papers and the original of another.
This is a peculiar case sir. The president has undertaken to prejudice my client by declaring that of his guilt there can be no doubt. He has assumed to himself the knowledge of the Supreme Being himself, and pretended to search the heart of my highly respected friend. He has proclaimed him a traitor in the face of that country which has rewarded him. He has let slip the dogs of war, the hell hound, of persecution, to hunt down my friend. And would this president of the United States, who has raised all this absurd clamor, pretend to keep back the papers which are wanted for this trial? where life itself is at stake? It is a sacred principle that in all such cases, the accused has a right to all the evidence which is necessary for his defence.—And whoever withholds this information is substantially a murderer, and is so recorded in the registers of Heaven. Can it then be presumed that the president would be sorry to have col. B's innocence proved? No. It is impossible—Would the president of the United States give his enemies (for enemies he has like other great and good men) would he give them the proud opportunity of saying that col. B. is the victim of anger, jealousy and hatred? Will he not act with all possible candor. When told that certain papers are material to our defence, will he not be proud to say to us, "Sirs you may have them; I will grant you every possible advantage." Had this been done, the attorney for the U. States and perhaps the executive, never would have said that these papers are no more material to us than the first paragraph of the laws of Congress. These gentlemen forget, that it is not their province to decide, whether the evidence is material to us or not. It is for the court to say, whether it bears upon the case; and whether it is to go before the petit jury, or to come before themselves, if the motion to commit for treason be continued.
They seem to think, that we are not even to be trusted with these papers. But why do they attribute motives to Col. B's counsel, which they would themselves disclaim? Why not do as much honor to ourselves, as to the President of the United States himself?
It may be suggested, that this is a private and confidential letter from gen. W. to the President. It was so said, indeed yesterday. But if the President were here himself, the court would have a right to demand, whether in confidential conversations gen. W. had not given very different statements, from those which he might here produce? What, sir, if gen. W. had reposed as much confidence; if he had instilled as much poison into the ear of the President, as Satan himself breathed into the ear of Eve; the President would have been still responsible to a court of justice:—The law recognizes none of this kind of confidence. 2 Atkins 524, from which
it appears that no man is privileged to withhold secrets. 11 St. T. Duchess of Kingston's case; there a physician entreated of the court to excuse him; but even his professional confidence would not screen him. Lord Barrington conjured them to excuse his giving in testimony what had been disclosed to him in all the confidence of private friendship. All his solicitations were disregarded. M c Nally, page 240, which declares that there can be no secrets, but those which are confided to counsellors and attorneys.
Now let us suppose, that this information was conveyed to him by a letter; nay, by a private and confidential letter. Could we not have the President produced here; could we not examine him, whether he had ever received such a letter?
But perhaps we shall be told, that this would be making too free with high characters; that we call the honor of general Wilkinson into question; and that it is not less than treason to suppose it possible, that gen. W. is not as pure as an angel. But, sir, will it be forgotten, that this man has already broken the constitution to support his violent measures; that he has already ground down the civil authorities into dust; and subjected all around him to a military despotism? Is it possible to believe, that such a man may not swerve from the strict line of decorum? To show the ease with which one man may be destroyed by another man or by a faction; and with the same unfeeling indifference as a philosopher sees rats struggling in an air pump. I will read a quotation from Tucker's Blackstone.
Mr. M. produced several instances, that even the originals of recorded papers may be brought before a court of justice.
Respecting copies of the navy orders for destroying the property and person of col. B. it is very material to possess them. It may be necessary to show, that these acts, which the prosecutors are pleased to deem treasonable, were in fact nothing but justifiable means for defending his own rights.
MONDAY June 15.
Gen. Wilkinson was sworn and sent into the grand jury.
Mr. Hay began by requesting the court to instruct as to the proper form of oath which should be administered to the grand jury. That if the oath which had been administered was not sufficient, that the witnesses should be sworn over again.
Mr. Botts had no objection to the oath.
Mr. Hay then informed the court that there were four indictments before the grand jury, two against col. Burr, and two against Mr. Blannerhasset; one against each for high treason, and one for a misdemeanor.
Mr. Wickham moved the court that no papers which were not authenticated should be sent up to the grand jury.—He wished solely for the opinion of the court on this subject.
Mr. Hay hoped the court would not agree to the motion, on a mere suggestion of the counsel. That it was very probable gen. Wilkinson might during his evidence have occasion to lay before the grand jury several papers of importance, particularly those of correspondence on the subject then in question.—That it was the duty of gen. Wilkinson to lay before the grand jury such papers, and he certainly would do so. Mr. Hay had no objection however, the court would communicate to the grand jury, either by word or writing, their opinion.
Mr. Botts replied. He said he understood on a former day that no papers were to go before the court; but those which were properly authenticated.
Mr. Hay answered, that he had agreed to this before the arrival of general Wilkinson. That he himself would send no improper papers before the grand jury; but that general Wilkinson perhaps was possessed of many papers on this important subject. That very probably general Wilkinson had those papers in his pocket. That he could not answer for what papers general Wilkinson might lay before the grand jury; but that he should pledge himself not to lay any
unauthenticated papers before them. He hoped therefore Mr. Botts would withdraw his expression of surprize.
Mr. Botts replied he would not. That he was fully satisfied with the purity of Mr. Hay's intentions. That he knew too well his integrity to suppose he knowingly would act improperly. But that on the present point as well as on many others which have occurred during the course of the present proceedings they had differed, without any improper design on either party. If Mr. Hay himself was before the grand jury he could entertain no suspicions of any improper papers being laid before them; but that general Wilkinson not having the same knowledge of law, might offer to the inspection of the grand jury several improper documents. He asked only for such an instruction on this point from the court as had been given on a former occasion by one of the most celebrated judges on the American bench. He then read the opinion of judge Gripp of South Carolina, on this important question.
Mr. Wirt said as the opinion was quite a new one, he hoped the indulgence of the court for a little consideration.
Court. "Certainly," sir. Mr. Luther Martin said there was no question but general Wilkinson might have occasion to refresh his memory by recurrence to letters or papers. He had no objection to this; only that no unauthenticated papers should be submitted to the grand jury.
Mr. Hay said he was with general Wilkinson yesterday, and he saw a large volume of papers before him. He did not know what these papers were, or whether or not he meant to lay them before the grand jury. Mr. Hay observed that he said on a former occasion he did not intend to advocate or defend gen. Wilkinson. That a vast deal had been said both for and against him. That from the conversation he had with him yesterday, he was perfectly satisfied with the correctness of his conduct. Mr. Hay had not the smallest objection to the proposition of Mr. Wickham, that the court should give what instructions they might think proper to the grand jury, with particular restrictions and qualifications that any witness might produce such papers as he himself could authenticate.
Mr. Martin said the gentleman was very willing to undertake the defence of general Wilkinson, but he would be permitted to say he would undertake a very Herculean labour.
[To be continued.]
NORFOLK, June 22.
On Tuesday the U. S. frigate Chesapeake arrived in Hampton roads, without colors and the officers without arms, 4 o'clock in the afternoon the wounded men arrived in town, and were immediately sent to the marine hospital.
List of the killed and wounded on board the Chesapeake.
KILLED
Joseph Arnold, city of Washington. John Laurence, Pennsylvania. John Sharkey, Philadelphia.
WOUNDED
Mr. Brook, midshipman. Robert M c Donald, Washington city. Thomas Short, Virginia. George Percival, Philadelphia. Francis Coenhoven, New York. James Eppes, Petersburg Virginia. Cotton Brown, Candia, N. Hampshire. Peter Simmons, Prussia. William Hendrick, Albany, New York. Peter Ellison, Denmark. John Hayden, Baltimore. John Parker, New York. William Moody, Delaware.
Yesterday a more numerous collection of people assembled than was ever before witnessed in this place. But one voice, one sentiment, one spirit of revenge was to be heard or seen; tempered however by resignation to the will of government. The following resolutions were adopted by the meeting and copies directed to be sent to the neighboring towns and states.
At a meeting of the citizens of this borough of Norfolk and town of Portsmouth, held at the town hall on Wednesday, the 24th June 1807.
General Thomas Mathews unanimously called to the chair.
Samuel Mosely appointed secretary to the meeting.
The meeting after due consideration came to the following resolutions:
Whereas the government of our country has constantly manifested an ardent inclination for the preservation of peace, and to secure that friendly disposition which might reasonably be expected from the justice of foreign nations (if such a sentiment as that of justice was to be found among them) and whereas, we as individuals, seriously deprecate the horrors of war, and view it as one of the greatest evils which can befall our country; but when we behold our fellow citizens impressed, and forced by a tyrannical and arbitrary power to fight against their own country, and basely and invidiously murdered on our coasts, it becomes necessary at this awful crisis, to be prepared to meet the consequences which such conduct and such inclinations give reasonable cause to expect, to discipline ourselves and be in readiness to take up arms in defence of those sacred rights which our forefathers purchased with their blood; and until our government shall have been informed of the late glaring violation of our rights and our sovereignty, in the unprovoked and unprovoked attack upon the U. S. frigate Chesapeake, commodore Barron, within a few miles of our coast, by the British squadron composed of the Belona , commodore Douglas, the Triumph captain Hardy, Leopard , captain Humphreys, and the Melampus , captain Hawker, acting under the orders of commodore Douglas, and the inhuman murder of our fellow citizens in the attempt of the Leopard to carry those orders into effect: therefore,
Resolved unanimously, That all communication with the British ships of war now within our waters and on our coasts, and with their officers or agents among us be discontinued, and that we will use our best exertions to prevent all such intercourse, and that all persons guilty thereof shall be deemed infamous.
Resolved unanimously, That we will view with abhorrence any attempt at such communication, and deem any person or persons enemies to our country, who shall directly or indirectly hold such intercourse or render any aid or assistance to the British ships of war by supplying them with provisions or necessaries of any kind whatever, until the decision of our government be known.
Resolved unanimously, In order the better to effect the above purpose, that a committee be appointed to correspond with the inhabitants of the neighborhood, and those of the waters of Elizabeth river and the sea coast, notifying the flagrant outrage that has been committed and measures passed by us, and recommending similar measures to their consideration.
Resolved unanimously, That our fellow citizens the pilots of the Chesapeake bay and Hampton, whose patriotism we hold in the highest estimation, are requested by this meeting to discontinue entirely, their professional services to all British ships of war.
Resolved unanimously, That we view this unprovoked, piratical, savage and assassin like attack upon the Chesapeake, with that horror and detestation which should always attend a violation of the faith of nations and the laws of war; and we pledge our lives and our property to co-operate with the government in any measures which they may adopt, whether of vengeance or retaliation.
Resolved unanimously, That the mayor of this borough be requested to call upon the lieutenant colonel commandant of the militia to hold in readiness, an armed force for the purpose of defence, and for carrying these resolutions into effect.
Resolved unanimously, That these resolutions do extend to all British ships of war which may hereafter anchor within our ports 'till complete restitution is made to our government for this detestable outrage on the Chesapeake.
Resolved unanimously, That a subscription be opened and left in the possession of the chairman, to raise a fund to be applied to the relief of the wounded

and the families of the killed on board the Chesapeake, under the direction of the superintendent at the hospital, the mayor of the borough of Norfolk, and Richard Blow, esq. of Portsmouth.
Resolved unanimously. That the committee be requested to correspond with the inhabitants of the principal sea-ports, and endeavor as far as in their power to obtain their consent to these resolutions, so far as effectually to withhold all supplies to any British armed vessel on the coast of the U. States until ample justice is obtained by our executive.
Resolved unanimously. That the superintendent of the hospital, in the event of the death of any of the unfortunate mariners of the Chesapeake, now under his care, report the same to the committee, who shall from the funds subscribed defray the expense of the funeral; and the said committee are hereby instructed to invite their fellow-citizens to attend, and to make the necessary arrangements.
Resolved unanimously. That the collector be requested to furnish one of the revenue cutters to watch over and prevent any communication with any of his Britannic majesty's ships and that the commandant of the fort be requested to co-operate with this measure.
Resolved unanimously. That copies of the proceedings of this meeting be transmitted by the chairman to the president of the United States and the governor of Virginia and that they be published in the newspapers of this borough.
Resolved unanimously. That the citizens of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and their vicinities, be requested to wear a crape for ten days, as a testimonial of their respect for the memory of those persons on board the Chesapeake who have fallen victims to British tyranny and premeditated assassination.
Resolved unanimously. That this meeting approves, and deems the conduct of our fellow citizens of Hampton, in destroying the water casks belonging to the British frigate Melampus, highly laudable and praiseworthy.
Resolved unanimously. That Thomas Mathews, chairman, Thomas Newton, jr., Luke Wheeler, Theodore Armistead, Richard E. Lee, Moses Myers, William Pennock, Wm. Newsum, Thomas Blanchard, Daniel Bedinger, Seth Foster, J. W. Mordough, and Richard Blow, and Francis S. Taylor, be a committee to carry the foregoing resolutions into effect.
Resolved unanimously. That this meeting tender thanks to gen. Thomas Mathews, for his able discharge of the duties of the chair.
(Signed) THOMAS MATHEWS, Test, SAML. MOSLEY, Sec'y.
As soon as the account of the conduct of the Leopard was known at Hampton, the inhabitants immediately destroyed upwards of 200 hogsheads of water which were on board a schooner ready to sail for the British man of war.
By THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America, A PROCLAMATION
During the wars which for some time have unhappily prevailed among the powers of Europe, the United States of America, firm in their principles of peace, have endeavored by justice, by a regular discharge of all their national and social duties, and by every friendly office their situation has admitted, to maintain, with all the belligerents, their accustomed relations of friendship, hospitality, and commercial intercourse. Taking no part in the questions which animate these powers against each other, nor permitting themselves to entertain a wish but for the restoration of general peace; they have observed with good faith the neutrality they assumed; and they believe that no instance of a departure from its duties can be justly imputed to them by any nation. A free use of their harbors and waters, the means of resisting and of refreshment, of succor to their sick and suffering, have, at all times, and on equal principles, been extended to all, and this too amidst a constant recurrence of acts of insubordination to the laws, of violence to the persons and of trespasses on the property of our citizens, committed by officers of one of the belligerent parties received among us. In truth, these abuses of the laws of hospitality, have, with few exceptions, become habitual to the commanders of the British armed vessels hovering on our coasts and frequenting our harbors. They have been the subject of repeated representation to their government. Assurances have been given, that proper orders should restrain them within the
limit of the rights and of the respect due to a friendly nation: but those orders and assurances have been without effect; no instance of punishment for past wrongs has taken place. At length, a deed, transcending all we have hitherto seen or suffered, brings the public sensibility to a serious crisis, and our forbearance to a necessary pause. A frigate of the United States, trusting to a state of peace, and leaving her harbor on a distant service, has been surprised and attacked by a British vessel of superior force, one of a squadron then lying in our waters, and covering the transaction, has been disabled from service, by the loss of a number of men killed and wounded. This enmity was not only without provocation or justifiable cause, but was committed with the avowed purpose of taking by force, from a ship of war of the United States, a part of her crew, and that no circumstance might be wanting to mark its character, it had been previously ascertained that the seamen demanded were native citizens of the United States. Having effected his purpose, he returned to anchor with his squadron within our jurisdiction. Hospitality under such circumstances ceases to be a duty; and a continuance of it, with such uncontrolled abuses would tend only by multiplying injuries and irritations, to bring on a rupture between the two nations. This extreme resort is equally opposed to the interests of both, as it is to assurances of the most friendly dispositions on the part of the British government, in the midst of which this outrage has been committed. In this light the subject cannot but present itself to that government, and strengthen the motives to an honorable reparation of the wrong which has been done, and to that effectual control of its naval commanders, which alone can justify the government of the United States in the exercise of those hospitalities it is now constrained to discontinue.
In consideration of these circumstances, and of the right of every nation to regulate its own police, to provide for its peace and for the safety of its citizens and consequently to refuse the admission of armed vessels into its harbors or waters, either in such numbers or of such descriptions, as are inconsistent with these, or with the maintenance of the authority of the laws, I have thought proper, in pursuance of the authorities specially given by law, to issue this my PROCLAMATION, hereby requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain, now within the harbors or waters of the United States, immediately and without any delay to depart from the same, and interdicting the entrance of all the said harbors and waters to the said armed vessels, and to all others bearing commissions under the authority of the British government.
And if the said vessels, or any of them, shall fail to depart as aforesaid, or if they or any other, so interdicted shall hereafter enter the harbors or waters aforesaid, I do in that case forbid all intercourse with them or any of them, their officers or crews, and do prohibit all supplies and aid from being furnished to them or any of them.
And I do declare and make known, that if any person from, or within the jurisdictional limits of the United States shall afford any aid to any such vessel, contrary to the prohibition contained in this Proclamation, either in repairing any such vessel, or in furnishing her, her officers or crew, with supplies of any kind, in any manner whatsoever, or if any pilot shall assist in navigating any of the said armed vessels, unless it be for the purpose of carrying them in the first instance, beyond the limits and jurisdiction of the United States, or unless it be in the case of a vessel forced by distress, or charged with public dispatches as hereinafter provided for, such person or persons shall, on conviction, suffer all the pains and penalties by the laws provided for such offences.
And I do hereby enjoin and require all persons bearing office civil or military within or under the authority of the United States, and all others, citizens or inhabitants thereof, or being within the same, with vigilance and promptitude to exert their respective authorities, and to be aiding and assisting to the carrying this Proclamation and every part thereof, into full effect.
Provided nevertheless that if any such vessel shall be forced into the harbors or waters of the United States by distress, by the dangers of the sea, or by the pursuit of an enemy, or shall enter them charged with dispatches or business from their government, or shall be a public packet for the conveyance of letters and dispatches, the commanding officer immediately reporting his vessel to the
collector of the district, stating the object or causes of entering the said harbors or waters, and conforming himself to the regulations in that case prescribed under the authority of the laws, shall be allowed the benefit of such regulations respecting repairs, supplies, stay, intercourse and departure as shall be permitted under the same authority.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents and signed the same.
Given at the city of Washington the [SEAL] second day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seven, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States the thirty-first.
TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, JAMES MADISON, Sec'y of State.
MARTINSBURG, July 10.
On the 4th inst. the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, met at the Boiling spring to celebrate that day, and partake of a Barbecue prepared on the occasion, when the following Toasts were drunk, and each cheer was answered by a Volley from Captain James Faulkner's Company of Independent Blues.
 1. The day we celebrate.  2. Independence; may the spirit which achieved it rally to defend it—3 cheers.  3. The President of the United States; may he shew by his energy at this important crisis, that he will no longer submit to the piratical insults of Great Britain—3 cheers.  4. The United States of America; Peace their wish, War their choice in preference to degradation—3 cheers.  5. The insulted flag of the union; may every American be ready with life and fortune to defend it, or be deemed a degenerate son—3 cheers.  6. The memory of General Washington; his principles our support; his talents our guide—3 cheers.  7. The heroes of the American revolution; may their sons emulate the conduct of their fathers—3 cheers.  8. The Congress of '76; may the same spirit and unanimity pervade our next Congress—3 cheers.  9. National honor and public faith—3 cheers.  10. Agriculture, Commerce and Manufactures; the three pillars of national prosperity—1 cheer.  11. The true friends of the people, who consult their interest, and not their prejudices—1 cheer.  12. The arts and sciences—1 cheer.  13. Inland navigation—1 cheer.  14. Great Britain; while she manifests a disregard to national faith, may our intercourse cease—3 cheers.  15. The Militia of the United States; unanimity in defence of their country—3 cheers.  16. Domestic manufactures; may they supercede the necessity of foreign imports—1 cheer.  17. The fair daughters of America—3 cheers. 
On Saturday the 4th inst. the Citizens of Shepherd's Town and vicinity, met at Col. J. Swearingen's spring, to partake of a Barbecue prepared for the occasion, when the following Toasts were drunk.
 1. The day we celebrate.  2. The people of the United States—Providence has done much for them, it remains with themselves to perpetuate the blessings they enjoy.  3. The constitution of the U. States, the bond of our political union, the man who attempts its destruction merits the execration of the American people.  4. Congress of the United States; may they always have wisdom enough to perceive their duty, and virtue and firmness enough to perform it.  5. The President of the United States.  6. The Vice-President.  7. The Judiciary of the U. States.  8. The memory of the great and Virtuous Washington.  9. The memory of those heroes who aided in the purchase of our independence with their blood.  10. The army of the United States; may its object always be to guard the liberties of its country.  11. The navy of the United States; may it soon be able to protect the ports and harbors of its country, and punish the insolent aggressions of foreign nations.  12. Agriculture, the Child of Independence, and the guardian of virtue.  13. The American Commerce.  14. The American Manufactures.  15. May traitors of every description 
meet with the indignant frowns of their country and the merited punishment of its laws.
16. When the constituted authorities proclaim the existence of a necessity for a war to support our liberties, or maintain our honor, may the American people forget their party spirit, and unite under the banners of their country.
17. The American fair. Volunteer by Capt. James Kearney. May every true American possess a Lyon's heart and an Eagle's eye, to true Liberty and Independence.
A town meeting was to be held in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.
Robert M'Donald, one of the mariners wounded on board the Chesapeake, having died, the Norfolk committee had made arrangements for his public burial on the 28th ult.
Saturday being the regular meeting of the rifle and light infantry volunteer uniform companies of Alexandria they came to the unanimous resolution of marching on Saturday the 4th of July to Washington, and there make a tender of their services to the President to be employed in any manner he may think proper, to avenge the unprovoked and piratical conduct so frequently exhibited by the British nation, more especially in the recent attack on the U. S. frigate Chesapeake.
Alex. Expts.
Arrived, brig Hipomenes, Clavery, 16 days from Guadaloupe—spoke nothing except the frigate Melampus, by whom they were boarded and had 3 passengers that were on board the Fair American, put on board of her. The Captain of the Melampus informed one of the passengers that he had sent 12 vessels to Halifax in the last eight days, and that he expected nothing less than a war would be the consequence of the Leopard's attack on the Chesapeake.
The Pilot says, that the day before yesterday he saw the Melampus frigate in possession of 4 brigs and 2 ships, all outward bound; four of them he had in tow, and, and two of them he saw him take possession of. The whole six were seen going out of the Capes that morning.
Extract of a letter from Hampton, dated 26th June.
"We have late news from the British men of war by the pilots that were discharged yesterday. They declare, that if their water and provisions do not come to them as usual, they will lay three ships of war along side Hampton—seize their barges ashore, and take them by force!—The Hamptonians are casting balls and making cartridges, to bid them welcome."
Norfolk, June 28.
Whereas the committee have received information from various sources that the commander of the British ships have menaced the inhabitants of Hampton with an invasion for the purpose of procuring water. It is resolved, That application be made to captain Stephen Decatur, commander of the U. S. naval force at this place, to equip the gun-boats in availing himself of the services of the captains and seamen who have proffered them, to proceed to Hampton, or as near it as he may judge proper, to co-operate with the people in their defence, in any manner he may judge expedient, or to act as circumstances may dictate in preventing the execution of the said threat.
June 28.
Yesterday evening the committee received information from Hampton, that an attempt to land at that place would be made from the British ships below. Nearly 300 citizens immediately volunteered their services to man the gun-boats and proceed instantly to Hampton, and they will go off this afternoon, four in number. No place can be better defended by gun-boats than Hampton, on account of the bar, which prevents the access of large vessels. There may be no real foundation for this belief, but the unprepared state in which the Chesapeake was attacked, inspires an uncommon vigilance and suspicion.
The Committee of Correspondence of Williamsburg have communicated the following address to the Committee at Norfolk:
"Williamsburg, June 27, 1807.
GENTLEMEN, We conceive, that until the decision of our government be known, it is proper, just, and honorable, that provisional measures of retaliation should be

with promptitude adopted. They are justified by the pressing necessity, that arises from the late British outrage. The unfortunate seamen, who were wrested from the Chesapeake, anticipate an ignominious and cruel death, which we fear will be dreadfully realized.
It is therefore recommended to the committee in Norfolk, to adopt proper measures to secure the persons of any of the crew of the British squadron that may be found on shore; and to use such means as they may deem proper to give information to the British commodore, that if the seamen taken from the Chesapeake shall be executed, it will be considered a just ground for retaliation; and that the British seamen will be detained, to answer for the lives of the seamen taken from the Chesapeake, until the sense of the American Government can be known."
We learn that the squadron off Virginia dispatched a messenger to Norfolk, demanding permission to obtain a supply of water (in lieu of the 200 hogsheads destroyed) and in case of refusal, threatened to bombard the town. The citizens of that borough, it is said, returned for answer, "that they were prepared for the latter in preference to aiding the enemies of their country!"
The following letter, the original of which is lodged in the Collector's Office, was handed us for publication: "To the Commander on board of the U. States frigate Chesapeake, in Hampton Roads."
"On board his B. M. ship Bellona, Capt. Douglas, June 28."
"Sir, "We request that you will have the kindness to take us out of this ship, for we are very much against serving the British. It is a nation we do not belong to, being all Americans. We have no hopes of getting clear unless you befriend us. We have all American protections, but they will not look at them; and moreover, we are all born and brought up in the U. States of America; and as we are now in the waters of our own country, hope its laws will protect us."
"We were first taken on board the Melampus, and thence sent on board this ship."
"We are your humble servants, John Heldridge, John Hayton, Wm. Ralerts, James Tarell, John Barns, Peter White, Jeremiah Holmes, James Craig, John Hestaman, George Beams, Stephen Findell, Emory Griffin, Conrad Smith, C. Washington, John Henry, William Mers, Henry Leman."
We have conversed with several gentlemen of respectability, who left Richmond on Sunday last. The court rose on Saturday, after fixing the 3d of August for the trial of Aaron Burr; and after giving an opinion, overruling the motion for an attachment against Gen. Wilkinson.
A gentleman, charged with dispatches from the President to the attorney for the United States at Richmond, passed through town yesterday forenoon. This gentleman, it is said, observed, that "the disclosure of the dispatches would astonish the world."
[Fredericksburg paper.]
NORFOLK, June 22.
Died on Saturday last, at the Marine Hospital, ROBERT MACDONALD, one of the seamen wounded on board the Chesapeake frigate. Yesterday his funeral was attended by nearly four thousand citizens—the body was brought over from the Hospital Point, attended by a procession of boats, to the market wharf. Minute guns from the artillery being fired during the time, all the American shipping with colors half mast. Arrived at the county wharf, a procession was formed, which marched up to Market Square, through Catharine street, to Freemason street, and from thence to Christ Church, where and appropriate, impressive, and patriotic discourse was delivered to a most numerous congregation, by the Rev. Mr. Davis.
Extract of a letter from Providence, (R. I.) dated June 26th, 1807, to a mercantile house of the first respectability in New York.
"The ship Hazard, capt. Elderkin, has arrived in the river from Amsterdam in a short passage. She left the Texel on the 18th of May, at which time it was reported that there had been two general battles fought between the two grand armies—the first on the last of April, and the second on the 8th of May. The Russians were said to have gained a complete victory."
Just Received,
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
New Goods,
which were bought for Cash and will be sold unusually low.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, July 10, 1807.
Land for Sale.
ON the 20th day of this month, will be offered at public sale, to the highest bidder, a tract of 83 acres of LAND, adjoining Charles-Town, Jefferson County, to raise as much money as will be necessary to pay a balance of a bond, executed originally to Tho-nas Evans by John Dixon, now held by Jonas M'Pherson, assumed by Ferdinand Fairfax, and secured by deed of trust on said property, wherein the subscriber is Trustee; reserving the rights of the present tenants, for this season only.
WILLIAM BYRD PAGE.
Aspen Hill, Jefferson County, July 10, 1807.
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the Western country, offers for sale the following property:
In the Town of Martinsburg,
ONE LOT on John and Water street, on which is erected a brick House 40 by 30 feet, two high stories with a Kitchen and fine cellar, seven rooms and two entries, neatly finished; also, on this property is erected a stone stable, brick smoke-house, and a number of other useful buildings; it is well calculated for carrying on an extensive Tannery, Brewery or Distillery.
Also, another valuable property on Tuscarora Creek, adjoining said Town, and extending from John to King street, covering a large space of ground; on which is erected a large two story stone House, neatly finished, a beautiful yard inclosed with a stone wall, a stone stable, and stone smoke-house; on this property is also erected a Tannery, with 30 odd vats, a bark mill, curing shop and other buildings, with a fine garden; this property will be sold subject to a lease to George Ham.
Also, a Lot on John and Water street, containing 103 feet on John, and 200 on Water street; also, a half Lot on John street, on which is erected a stone still house, with a fine spring in the house.
A Lot on Burke street, 103 feet front and 200 feet back, on which is erected a convenient House and Kitchen, neatly finished, and painted, with a fine garden.
Four other Lots improved and unimproved in said Town.
Also, two Lots in the Town of Bath, one in Garrards-Town, and one in Shepherd's-Town; & several tracts of Land in the state of Kentucky. By paying a small part of the purchase money in hand, a credit of four equal annual payments will be given for the balance.
Also the following valuable tracts of Land in the state of Ohio containing, to wit: two thousand five hundred and forty four acres of Land, in the Mad-river county, viz: sections No. 36 and 28, the one half of 30, the one fourth of 32; and the Celebrated ROCK FARM, containing one hundred and forty four acres, in Township five, Range nine—and section No. 7, Township five, Range twelve, near Urbana. All the above Lands are interspersed with wood Land and Prairies, a number of improvements are already made on the Lands—they will be sold by section, half section or quarter sections, on the most reasonable terms, and great bargains will be given for Cash. Application may be made to George Fishian, Urbana, Mr. Daugherty, Springfield, Mr. Parrin near Springfield, Thomas Dugan, Esq. Cincinnati, or the subscriber in Martinsburg, Virginia.
JOHN O'FERRAL.
July 10, 1807.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's field, between the Falling waters and Peter Light's Ferry, a brown Horse, branded on the left shoulder with an O, has a little white spot on his back, a saddle mark on the left side, and a curl on the left side of his neck, about fifteen hands high, eleven years old, trots and canters the knees of his forelegs stand forward, his hind pastern joints, also incline forward; Any person who takes up said horse and thief, so that the thief is convicted, shall have the above reward, and for the horse only, four dollars.
SAMUEL ELLIOTT.
July 10, 1807.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, living at Opeckon Bridge, Berkeley County, on the 20th June last, an estray mare of a chestnut sorrel colour, fourteen and a half hands high, six or seven years old, shod all round, blind in the left eye, has a small lump on her wethers, occasioned by the hurt of a saddle, has no brand or mark, and appraised to twenty dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
PETER REEL.
July 10, 1807.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, on his plantation near Martinsburg, on Monday the 29th June last, as an estray, a dark dun horse, 14 hands high, about three years old, has a small star in his forehead, the left hind foot white, white mane and tail, no brand or marks perceptible, and appraised to Twenty Dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away.
ROBERT COCKBURN, sen'r.
July 10, 1807.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber's farm, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, Virginia, sometime in the month of February last, a black man slave, named JASPER, about 22 or 23 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, down look, particularly when detected in doing any wrong, his wool on his head very bushy, his back will show some marks of the whip, has lost a tooth before, or his teeth are wide apart. Also, a light coloured negro man slave, named GEORGE, about 30 years of age, about 5 feet 6 or 9 inches high, steps quick when walking, his back will also show marks of the whip. The above reward will be given for taking up and securing the above negroes in the jail of Berkeley County, if taken within the County, or ten dollars for either of them; if taken out of the County and within 100 miles, and secured in any jail so that I get them or either of them double the sum; if at a greater distance than 100 miles, an additional reward will be paid, in proportion to the distance, & to compensate for the trouble in taking them or either of them up, and securing them, or delivering them to the jail in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia.
ANDREW WAGGENER, sen'r.
July 10, 1807.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE Tract of first rate slate LAND, containing about four hundred acres, lying in Berkeley County, Virginia, one mile from the Sulpher spring and six from Martinsburg; about one hundred and forty acres cleared, (fifty of which lately cleared) eight acres of meadow and twenty acres more enclosed for the purpose making meadow of; the whole well enclosed with strong fences. The greater part of the wood land lies level, is the prime of the tract, and heavily timbered. There is on the premises several never failing springs of excellent water, well situated for distilleries. Three different tenements with good Dwelling Houses, &c. on them, and the tract will bear being divided in as many parts, with a proportion of meadow, cleared, and wood land, to each. I will sell the whole together, or separately, as may best suit the purchaser. For further information and terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
WILLIAM LYNE, jun.
July 10, 1807.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber, living on Back-Creek, Berkeley County, one and a half miles from Mill's Gap, on Sunday the 21st of June last, a jet-black Horse, about fifteen and a half hands high, five years old this spring, has a very short mane and tail, shod all round with flat steel toed shoes, is a natural trotter, but canters well, has a weakness in his right eye, occasioned by a bite of a horse, has no brand or mark, is galled on the left shoulder by the rubbing of a collar. Five dollars will be given with reasonable charges, if he is found in this County, Jefferson or Frederick, and brought home; if found out of either of those Counties, ten dollars for the horse, and for the horse and thief fifteen dollars, if one hundred miles from home, twenty dollars for the horse and thief, with all reasonable charges, on the thief's conviction; if taken a greater distance, in the same proportion.
BASIL LUCAS.
Berkeley County, July 10, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber, are for the last time requested to make payment, on or before the first day of August next, as no further indulgence can be given.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, July 10, 1807.
A List of letters in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, Va. on the last day of June 1807, if not taken out before the last day of September next, will be sent to the General Post-Office, as dead letters.
WILLIAM BAITY.
 C. John Clavson.  F. Jacob Filman.  G. Mitchier Grove.  H. John S. Hall.  K. William Kin.  L. Elizabeth Lafferty, Joseph J. Lancaster, Robert Lemmon, Anna Lemmar (Col. Swannengen).  M. John Mireham, Nancy Morton, Jacob Mire.  O. William Osborn.  P. Edward Page.  R. Edmund Rattel.  S. George Stipp, John Stipp, sen. Philip Strider, George Shetter, Anthony Sprinkel.  T. Jane Thrillfield.  W. William Werner, Solomon Williams, Theodorius Williamson. 
JAMES BROWN, P.M.
Shepherd's-Town, June 10, 1807.
The following is a list of letters which now remain in the Post-Office, Charles-Town, which if not taken up on or before the first day of October next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters, viz:
JACOB ALLSTOLD, Philip Alexander, Christopher Allamong.
 B. Bell & Cherry 3, James Bowen, Eliza Blackburn, Mason Bennet, Richard Biggs, Walter Baker, William Biggs.  C. Jacob Caze, Clerk of Jefferson Nathan Craghill, William P. Craghill James Connell, William Cherry.  D. Benjamin Denton, Langhens Dade.  E. John Evans.  F. William F. Flood, Henry Foulds, Elliott Fishback.  G. James Goings, William Gibbs, John Grimes, James H. Gordon, Edward Gantte.  H. George Hite, William Hibben, Robert Hite, John Hany, J. Henderson, John Haysie, James Hite.  K. John Kennedy.  L. Robert Lucas, General Lee, Janice Larque, William Lowden, James Lanciskus, Lancolot Lee.  M. Vincent Moore, Sarah Merchant Samuel Mendenhall, Robert M'Ristock, James M'Coury, Mrs. Moore, James M'Makin, Jacob Manning.  O. Samuel Offutt.  P. John Packett, James Perry 3, Stephen Pyles.  R. Sarah Robinson, Thomas Reed, Mary Ridgeway 3, James Riley, John Reed.  S. John Spangler, Jacob Stewart, Sheriff of Jefferson.  T. Bennett Taylor 3, Robert Tibb.  W. G. Washington, Francis Whiting, William Wilson, Jacob Walford. 
JOHN HUMPHREYS, P.M.
July 10, 1807.
WAS committed to the jail of Jefferson County as a runaway on the 28th day of June last, a negro fellow who calls himself BILL, and says he belongs to James Baker of Frederick County.—Bill is from his appearance 17 or 18 years of age, five feet four inches high, rather of a yellow black, has on a coarse shirt, homemade wooden roundabout, linen breeches. The owner is desired to come prove his property and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JOHN YOUNG, Jailor.
July 10, 1807.
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 30, 1807.

Valuable Lands For Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue in the Town of Bath on the 26th day of August next, if not disposed of before that time at private sale.
THE plantation on which Lewis W. Dent now lives, lying on both sides of Sleepy-Creek, in Berkeley County, Virginia, five miles from Bath, containing 333 acres. This land is of the first rate quality on Sleepy-Creek; about 130 acres are cleared and the balance is clothed with excellent Timber; more than 100 acres of the tract is good bottom land; 15 acres of meadow is now made, and at least 100 acres is well adapted to grass; the improvements are a convenient Dwelling House, a large Barn, and two good orchards of Apple and Peach trees; This land is well watered by Sleepy-Creek and a number of fine springs that rise on it. One third of the purchase money will be expected in hand, and one, two, and three years credit will be given for the balance, in equal annual payments.
The subscribers will also sell the following Tracts of Land, at public sale, in the Town of Romney on Wednesday the 2d of September next, viz:
477 acres of Land,
situate on Cabin run a drain of Patterson's-Creek, in Hampshire County, distant 15 miles from Romney and two from Paddy Town; This land is of good quality, it is divided into three Tenements; on each of which are a convenient Dwelling House, Barn and other buildings, with an orchard of different kinds of Fruit; a considerable portion of this Tract is bottom land, and the whole is well watered.
Also 341 acres,
lying on the north fork of Patterson's-Creek, Hardy County; This land is of the first quality, more than one half of which is bottom land; it abounds with Sugar Trees, is well watered, and a large proportion well adapted for meadow; A good Dwelling House and Barn is built on this Tract, and an orchard planted, and other improvements made.
Also 448 acres of unimproved Land,
in Frederick County, twelve miles from Winchester, on the road leading to Romney and Moorefield. The three last mentioned tracts will be sold on the same terms as the first mentioned Tract. General Warrantees will be given for the whole of them. Further particulars will be made known on the day of sale.
LEWIS W. DENT, PATRICK DENT.
June 26, 1807.
WAS committed to the Jail of Jefferson County as a Run away on the first of the present month, a Negro fellow who calls himself BILL, and says he belongs to Gen. John Marshall. Bill is about 18 years of age five feet three inches and an half high, deep black, has on him, a suit of coarse home made woollen cloathes, much worn.—The owner is desired to come prove his property and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JOHN YOUNG, Jailer.
June 26, 1807.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1806. Morris Rees and David Rees, Complainants,
AGAINST Presley Neville and the other legal representatives of John Neville, dec'd, Coleby Chew and Noah Ridgeway, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Presley Neville and other the heirs and representatives of John Nevill, dec'd, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered, that said Presley Neville and other the heirs and representatives of John Neville, dec'd, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in September next, to answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
A Miller & Cooper Wanted
TO Men of regular and steady habits, who understand the above branches of business, I will give generous wages. Application must be made soon.
C. BEALL.
Mill-Creek, July 2, 1807.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscribers sometime in May last, an apprentice boy bound to him by an order of Court, named William Brown, about 19 years of age, had on & took with him two shirts and two pair overalls, any person who will take up said boy, shall receive the above reward, but no charges paid.
CORNELIUS KELLY.
Martinsburg, July 2, 1807.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, will be sold at public vendue, on the premises, on Monday the 17th of August next, to the highest bidder for Cash, a Tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Benjamin Hedges, dec'd, on which the said Hedges lately lived, containing 120 acres of lime stone land, situate on the road leading from Martinsburg to Bath; the greater part of it is cleared, there is a dwelling House, Barn, and an Apple orchard on it. The above property will be sold subject to the dower of the widow.
John Turner, George Porterfield, Aaron Faris, Samuel Cunningham, } Com'rs.
June 26, 1807.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber's Farm about two miles above the Great Falls of Potomack river, in Fairfax County and state of Virginia, on the 21st of June, inst. a bright mulatto man slave (nearly white) named TOM POS-TON, about five feet ten inches high, and well made, his feet and hands short, has several moles on one side of his face and neck, a scar on one of his legs, wears his hair and whiskers long, slow motioned and mild spoken, an excellent waggoner and a good cradler; had on and took away with him a gray woolen jacket, a pair of osnaburg trowsers, two shirts, a fine blue cloth coat and other sufficient cloths.
Any person who takes up said fellow, if in the county shall receive a reward of Twenty Dollars; if out of the county and within 100 miles 30 dollars, if 150 miles 40 dollars; and if 200 miles the above reward and all reasonable charges paid if brought home or secured in any jail so that I can get him again.
WILLIAM GUNNELL, Jun.
N. B. As he is an artful fellow it is very probable he may have cut his hair and whiskers short and changed his cloths.
June 26, 1807.
Berkeley, ss.
May Court, 1806.
Samuel Veal, Complainant,
AGAINST
David Veal, Cornelius Vanausdall and Susannah his wife, William Morgan and Agnes his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kellwell and Catherine his wife, Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, and Elizabeth Veal, Heirs and legal representatives of Isaac Veal, dec'd, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, David Veal, Cornelius Vanausdall and Susannah his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kellwell and Catherine his wife, and Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that David Veal, Cornelius Vanausdall and Susannah his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kellwell and Catherine his wife, and Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in September next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Fresh Goods NOW OPENING.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their Farming Friends and the Public in general, that they are now opening at their store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town,
A very large and General assortment of Cheap Fresh Goods,
of every description which have been purchased uncommonly Cheap at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and will be sold far cheaper than any Goods have been this season. They invite all those wishing to get CHEAP GOODS to call on them.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 19, 1807.
Prime Sickles.
THE subscriber has just received a quantity of excellent
Sickles,
made by Hugh Long of Pennsylvania; has also on hand, Old Rye Whisky, of excellent quality, distilled by Martin Billmire; Waldron's Cradling & Grass Scythes; German Scythes and Cutting Knives; Dutch and English Whetstones; Ten Hogsheads of nice New-Orleans Sugar, very Cheap; excellent Green Coffee, Rice, Teas, &c. Also, Home-made Linen and Twiled Bags, & a large assortment of
Fresh fancy Goods,
which are now ready for sale uncommonly Cheap for Cash.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, June 19, 1807.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Back-Creek, Berkeley County, a black mare very much mixed with gray heirs, has a brand scarcely perceptible on her left buttock, a small star in her forehead, cross & len & hip shot, and supposed to be about 10 or 11 years old—had a colt with her about two months old and nearly the same colour, with both hind feet white, and has a small snip on the nose; appraised to twenty dollars.
JAMES FAIRES.
Back-Creek, Berkeley County, June 26, 1807.
FOR SALE,
ON moderate terms, a negro girl seventeen or eighteen years of age, who is skilled in house and kitchen affairs, she has one child about fourteen months old. Also, one other negro girl between eleven and thirteen years old, who is as well acquainted with house and out work as any of her age. Apply at this Office.
Plank for Sale.
THE subscribers inform the public that they have a large quantity of most excellent PLANK for sale, of the following kinds, viz:
1 1-4 Inches Pine Plank for Flooring 1 ditto ditto ditto, 3-4 ditto for Weatherboarding, 1 ditto Poplar ditto, 3-4 ditto for Weatherboarding,
Also, a large quantity real good Rye Whisky and Apple Brandy (distilled in Maryland) Salt-Petered Bacon and Waldron's double prime Cradling and Grass Scythes, where Farmers and others may be supplied on very Cheap terms, with
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 5, 1807.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living near the Lick Mill, on Tuesday last, as an stray, a dark bay mare, with a small star in her forehead, about fourteen hands high, three or four years old, has been docked, is a natural trotter, no brand or mark that is perceptible. The owner is desired to prove property pay charges and take her away.
EDWARD R. FOREMAN. June 26, 1807.
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office.
New Goods.
THE subscriber informs his Friends and Customers, that he has just received and is now opening an extensive assortment of
Spring and fancy Goods, purchased in the city of Philadelphia, which he offers at very reduced prices for Cash or Country produce.
Also on hand, a quantity of good Rye Whisky, by the barrel or single gallon.
ALEXANDER COOPER. Martinsburg, June 5, 1807.
New Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the Mercantile business in the house lately occupied as a Store by Ignatius O'Ferrall, at Mill-Creek, where he has a Choice collection of Spring and Summer Goods, Groceries, Liquors, Hardware, &c. &c. All which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce.—He solicits the patronage of the public, and assures them that he will always keep up a general assortment, and will dispose of his Goods on as low terms as they are retailed in any other place.
WILLIAM B. KING. Mill-Creek, June 5, 1807.
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 Calicoes, 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.
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, June 26, 1807.
FOR SALE,
FOURTEEN and a half acres of Land, lying on the Bank of Potomac, in Jefferson County, adjoining the Lands of Mr. John Toole and Captain Shepherd.—One half the purchase money in hand, the remainder in a year, with interest, will be expected.—A good title will be made the purchaser.
DAVID HUNTER.
June 5, 1807.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.