Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-12-25 00:00:00

9. article of the Treaty with France Respecting Commerce & Cessation
Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 31 of VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, December 25, 1807.
[WHOLE No. 447.]
Pork wanted.
THE subscribers will give a generous price, for a large quantity of Heavy Fat PORK , in Cash, or Goods, if preferred. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's Town, Dec. 11, 1807.
STRAYED from the subscriber's plantation, some time last spring, a brown FILLY, three years old, with a star in her forehead—it is not recollected whether either of her feet were white or not, had no brand; she was seen in June, near the Swan-Pond, in company with an iron-gray stud colt. Any person who will return her, shall be compensated for trouble and expenses. DAVID HUNTER. December 11, 1807.
Darksville Falling Mill Is now in complete order, and furnished with every necessary article for dressing CLOTH, in the best manner, and for Dying good Colours of every description. Persons who favour the subscriber with their custom, may depend on having their work done in ten days or two weeks from the time it is brought to the Falling Mill, near Huc-ke's Town, or to William Long's Store in Martinsburg. JONATHAN WICKERSHAM. December 11, 1807.
Land for sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale, at a moderate price, the Farm lately occupied and owned by Alexander Pitt Buchanan, Esq. in the County of Jefferson, Virginia, consisting of about 900 acres; it has on it a valuable Mill-Seat, a large proportion of Wood Land, is well improved, and is inferior to none in its neighbourhood for the production of Corn and small grain. It lies in the neighbourhood of, and includes Lee-Town, adjoining the lands of Mr. Rich Willis, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Dandridge and Mr. Baylor, on two great public roads, ten miles from Martinsburg, the same distance from Shepherd's Town, and six from Charles-Town. This Estate is conveyed to the subscriber for the purpose of raising money to pay certain debts. An undoubted title can be made, and possession given immediately.—Application may be made to the subscriber, living in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia. JOHN DIXON. December 18, 1807.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber for the services of Young Matchless, are requested to make payment on or before the 24th instant. ANTHONY TURNER. December 18, 1807.
For Hire
TWENTY-FIVE NEGROES, consisting of Men, Women, Boys and Girls, chiefly belonging to Mrs. Mary Baylor—they will be hired out for the ensuing year, at Mr. Gibbon's, Lee Town, on Wednesday the 30th instant, (if fair, if not, the next fair day) Bond and approved security will be required, and further terms made known by WILLIAM LYNE, jun. Berkeley County, December 18, 1807.
Flour Carriage.
ANY person wishing to send Flour down the Potomac to market, may have it speedily conveyed, wherever the river will admit boats to pass, by applying to the subscriber, at the mouth of Opeckon. JAMES FOREMAN. December 18, 1807.
Pork Wanted.
WE will give the highest price in Cash, for any quantity of PORK delivered to us on Christmas day, or the day after—None but large Hogs will suit, from 150lbs. each, and upwards. Any quantity can be contracted for, before the time, by applying to THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg. December 18, 1807.
FOR SALE,
A good Milch Cow. Inquire of the Printer. Dec. 11, 1807.
REES' CYCLOPEDIA to No. 9, inclusive, is received at this Office. Subscribers are requested to lift them immediately.
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.
Negroes to hire.
FOR hire, to the highest bidder, on the first day of January next, for one year, at my dwelling house, sundry SLAVES, belonging to the estate of James Strode, deceased, consisting of Men, Women and Children. Bonds with approved security will be required, and further terms made known by HENRY BEDINGER, ABRAHAM SHEPHERD, } Exrs. Berkeley County, Dec. 11, 1807.
Land for Rent.
THE subscriber will rent for the ensuing year, or a longer term, that tract of Land lying near Martinsburg, which was conveyed to Col. Moses Hunter, deceased, by the Executors of Gen. Adam Stephen, with the exception of the Mill and Meadow adjoining it. As the Land is well known, it is believed unnecessary to describe either its quality or situation. HENRY ST. G. TUCKER.
I shall also want on the first of April for the ensuing year, an
OVERSEER,
who can come well recommended for industry and capacity for his business. To such an one liberal wages will be given. In the absence of the subscriber Mrs. Ann Hunter will be so obliging as to act for him. HENRY ST. G. TUCKER. December 11, 1807.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, at the subscriber's plantation, near Opeckon Bridge, about three miles from Martinsburg, on Tuesday the 5th day of January next, a number of Horses, some Milch Cows, and Hogs, a quantity of Bacon, an excellent eight day Clock, a good Road Waggan, and some other articles. Nine months credit will be given, and bond with approved security required. ELI BELLER. December 18, 1807.
On Tuesday last the following news was presented to our town subscribers in an extra sheet. It is now republished in the INTELLIGENCER for the information of our other patrons.
Late verbal information, through a respectable channel, states, that Congress have been for several days debating with closed doors, and that they have passed a law directing that 32,500 men shall be immediately embodied.
Verbal information, entitled to credit, also states, that Mr. Monroe arrived at Norfolk on Thursday last, and that despatches were immediately sent on by him to Washington.
ALEXANDRIA, December 17. DR. BULLUS, surgeon of the Chesapeake, arrived at Washington yesterday from France, he is the bearer of despatches from Mr. Armstrong, our minister at that court—he reported that in a conversation between the Emperor Napoleon and Mr. Armstrong, which took place in his presence, the emperor remarked that any country in which a British Minister was permitted to reside, would be considered the ENEMY of France.
If the account of Dr. Bullus be true, (and his veracity is unquestionable) America will be degraded indeed, and deserve to become the vassal of Bonaparte, if she submits any longer to French insolence.
The United States appear to be in a critical situation with both France and England. Several of the grounds of Complaint against the latter, also exist with respect to the former. The Master of the land seems disposed to injure us as well as the Mistress of the Ocean. We some time ago stated instances of seamen being taken from American ships of war by the French.—Similar conduct aggravated by violence and blood shed, is the chief cause of complaint against the English. The President's message at the opening of the session of Congress, states, that under a new maritime law, the English sweep our commerce from the ocean. The late mails inform us, that the French are doing the same, in pursuance of Napoleon's decree of November, 1806.
It will be recollected that this decree prohibits all commercial intercourse with English ports by any nation whatever, and subjects all vessels contravening it, to confiscation! The President informed Congress that this decree was not enforced against American vessels. The ground which the President had to calculate upon our exemption from the operation of this arbitrary decree, was, the opinion given by the French minister of marine, that the existing stipulations would not be affected by it. These stipulations are contained in the following article of the convention between the United States and France.
"Art. 12. It shall be lawful for the citizens of either country, to sail with their ships and merchandise (contraband goods always excepted) from any port whatever, to any port of the enemy of the other, and sail and trade with their ships and merchandise, with perfect security and liberty, from the countries, ports & places of those who are enemies of both, or of either party, without any opposition or disturbance whatsoever, and to pass not only directly from the places and ports of the enemy afore mentioned, to neutral ports and places, but also from one place belonging to an enemy to another place belonging to an enemy, whether they be under the jurisdiction of the same power, or under several; unless such ports or places shall be ACTUALLY blockaded, besieged or invested."
"And whereas it frequently happens, that vessels sail for a port or place belonging to an enemy, without knowing that the same is either besieged, blockaded, or invested, it is agreed that every vessel so circumstanced, may be turned away from such port or place, but she shall not be detained, nor any part of her cargo if not contraband, be confiscated, unless, after notice of such blockade or investment, she shall again attempt to enter, but shall be permitted to go to any other port or place she shall think proper. Nor shall any vessel of either, that may have entered into such port or place before the same was actually besieged, blockaded or invested by the other, be restrained from quitting such place with her cargo, nor if found therein after the reduction and surrender of such place, shall such vessel or her cargo be liable to confiscation, but they shall be restored to the owners thereof."
This article is certainly in the way of an application of the decree to American vessels. The following extracts, however, show that the Emperor Napoleon's "will and pleasure" is, that the stipulations of the treaty shall be disregarded, and that the decree shall be rigorously enforced against all nations without exception.
BOSTON, December 12. "Extract of a letter from a house of the first respectability in Antwerp, to another in Bordeaux, dated Sept. 28, and received at Bordeaux, by express, just before the Sally Barker Windsor left that place."
"We understand an order has been given out by the emperor, to capture every vessel bound to or from England, and if with cargoes to be considered as good prize. This is a mortal blow to the American commerce, and we fear will lead to a rupture between America and France."
We were yesterday favoured with the following article from a source which may be relied on.—
"Answers were given by the emperor to the council of prizes, on the 23d of Sept. last, to the following questions:
"1. Whether there should be any exception to the decree of Nov. 21, 1806, in favour of such nations as, by their treaties, were allowed a free trade, or the privilege of neutralizing enemy's property? Answer, That as the decree contained no exceptions, there should not be any made in its application."
"2. Whether neutral vessels, in ballast, should also be made liable to confiscation, upon the plea of capture, or stress of weather, if they had entered a British port? Answer, That it must lay over for further consideration."
"3. Whether one half of the confiscated property should, in all cases, be appropriated towards indemnifying sufferers by British depredations? The answer was in the affirmative."
Norfolk, Dec. 10.
"In our last we noticed the capture of the brig Nancy, of this port, by a Spanish privateer, and this morning information reached us of the capture of the sch'r Experiment, capt. Dickson, from this port for Jamaica, by a French privateer. The Experiment was laden with a cargo of FLOUR only."
According to the treaty with France, it is lawful for us to trade with English ports. According to Napoleon's decree, vessels engaged in this "LAWFUL" commerce shall be confiscated! Will the American government submit to this palpable breach of treaty—this unjust and ruinous measure?
What right has the French Emperor to prohibit Americans from taking their flour, &c. to an English market? If this assumption of power by Napoleon shall not be resisted by our government, there is every reason to believe that the English, to retaliate upon France, will confiscate all vessels sailing to or from places under the control of France. The conduct on the part of the belligerents, even if our peace should be preserved with them, must inevitably destroy the commerce of this country with almost all the world.
The present crisis is certainly a serious one; and it behoves the American people to evince a determination, and be prepared, to resist aggressions wherever they may arise. We cannot place so much reliance as some do on the justice of France. She now injures us, because it may assist her to humble England. If England were completely humbled, it might be Napoleon's "will and pleasure," to ac-

comply with some other plan, to injure us still. We, consequently, do not wish him all the success which some people desire him to have. And we wish to see his encroachments guarded against, as well as encroachments from any other quarter.
LONDON. Nov. 11.
We have from the first moment that the idea was broached, discredited the serious intention of the court of Portugal to emigrate to the Brazils. It now appears that our scepticism was well founded, and that the Prince regent, instead of planning a romantic embarkation to South America, has been making prudent arrangements with Bonaparte to secure his quiet stay in Portugal. That a good and perfect understanding has all along subsisted between our ally and our enemy on this subject, appears pretty plain, from the march of the French troops being so long delayed. This measure, though often talked of, has never been put in force; and yet had any doubt existed in the mind of Bonaparte as to the compliance of Portugal with his wishes the most shallow politician must have seen the necessity of prompt coercion, if coercion was resolved on. It is now stated, in the last accounts from Lisbon, that a French army was not at all expected in Portugal.
Bonaparte's Blockade. —We stated yesterday, that a proclamation will be immediately signed by his majesty, declaring France, and every other country under her control and influence, in a state of siege, prohibiting all intercourse with her or them and forbidding all ships to enter her or their harbors, except such as have cleared last from a port in Great-Britain, or a port in the colonies belonging to Great-Britain.—This is the strong measure which the present chancellor of the Exchequer frequently urged during the late administration, as absolutely necessary to meet Bonaparte's blocking decree. We may therefore presume, that if it did not appear to some of his coadjutors as a measure of doubtful policy, it would have been long since adopted. It will, no doubt, cut off France from all intercourse with three quarters of the globe, and prevent her from receiving any of the commodities or produce of Asia, Africa and America. The only objection to the measure, is the consequent injury to our trade; but this objection is treated, in the treasury journals, as a mere chimera.
All friendly communications between Portugal and Britain has now finally terminated. Portugal has concluded an amicable arrangement with France, at the expence of entering entirely into the views and wishes of Bonaparte against this country.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 19.
Late From France.
Captain Mix, of the Comet, arrived at this port last evening in 30 days from Nantz, confirms the intelligence that Bonaparte has declared there shall no longer be any neutrals . Great apprehensions were entertained at Bordeaux, that an embargo would be laid on all American vessels in French ports. The intelligence of Portugal having shut her ports against the British had not reached France at the time of the Comet's sailing when about fifty portuguese vessels were seized at Nantz their hatchets sealed down and their crews marched into the interior and imprisoned.
Capt. Mix informs, that soon after the arrival of the REVENGE from England, Mr. Armstrong, our Minister at Paris, wrote to the American consuls at the different ports under the dominion of France, requesting that they would recommend the immediate departure of American vessels. No reasons were given for this recommendation. On this capt. Mix sailed.
By the above arrival we have received Bordeaux papers to the 6th November, and Paris papers to the 1st. The following, on a hasty perusal, appear to be the only articles worth transcribing. It is stated under the Petersburg head of the 30th Sept. that almost all the English vessels had quitted Cronstadt with the greatest expedition, some with but half their cargoes, and others without any, under the impression that an embargo was to be laid. The same occurred at Riga. The Russian Merchants addressed a petition to the Minister of foreign affairs, requesting information, whether under existing circumstances it would be prudent to continue their commercial relations with England, the answer was, that for the present, he did not know of any thing which was likely to interrupt
their usual course of business, but that he was wholly ignorant of the intentions of the British on that subject.
CASSEL, Oct. 19.
It is reported at Saxony, that a great expedition is forming whose destination is the East Indies—and that France, Russia, Turkey and Persia are concerned in it.
ROTTERDAM, Oct. 16.
The American Consul has addressed a pressing note to the Masters of all American vessels in port, informing them that the continental ports are about to be declared in a state of blockade. This news has caused great sensations among the merchants. Nobody is willing to sell colonial produce, but they are detained in expectation that prices will rise.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 30.
The U. States brig HORNET,—DENT Esq. Commander, anchored in this harbour yesterday, in 43 days from Malaga, she fired a salute on passing Fort Johnson.
We learn by this arrival, that neutral vessels of all descriptions are captured by the belligerent powers in the Mediterranean. All communication with Gibraltar had been interdicted on pain of death.—It was reported that the French were about to embark forty thousand troops in Russian bottoms, for the invasion of Sicily, but their success would be doubtful, as the British were erecting fortifications, and using every means in their power to oppose them. The Portuguese were in daily expectation of the arrival of the French, and the Royal family were making preparations to go to Brazil. When the French troops took possession of Leghorn in August, they seized all British and American property and lodged it in the public magazines, until the claimants can prove it not to be of the manufacture of England. The Ex-Bishop of Tripoli remained at Syracuse in good health.
The Hornet, in a gale of wind on the coast sprung her main mast, carried away several main shrouds, had received serious injury in her sails and other rigging.
NORFOLK, Dec. 4.
An occurrence of yesterday has excited some interest, arising from the recollection of a recent circumstance; we shall state to our readers the particulars of the occurrence of yesterday, as they have been related to us, and as we believe to be correct.
A Frenchman, belonging to the French ship L'Impetueux , the ship that was destroyed by the British on this coast, had some time since entered at Baltimore, on board one of the gun-boats, in the service of the United States. Yesterday he deserted and got on board the tender of the French ship L'Patriot , declaring his wish to return into the service of his country. The officer commanding the gun-boat discovered, and demanded the seaman, who the French officer refused to deliver him. Some discussion was had, when the American officer departed, under an expectation, or a promise that the man should not be removed until the affair could be represented to commodore Decatur. While the officer was on board the Chesapeake, waiting the orders of commodore Decatur, and for a letter which he was then writing to the French commander, the Patriot's boat passed with the seaman in question on board; upon which orders were issued by the commodore to man one of the Chesapeake's boats, and pursue the French boat, with orders to his officer to endeavor to prevail on the French officer to return and come alongside the Chesapeake, but to bring the deserter back at all events. Upon the boat's getting alongside, some altercation ensued, partly, we understand by accident, and without design to injure or offend.
The French officer, we understand, agreed to return to the Chesapeake. Afterwards some correspondence took place between commodore Decatur, and the commander of the Patriot, the contents of which we are not informed of. We understand that both officers adhered, the one in refusing, and the other insisting, the result however is, that the man was taken and carried on board the Chesapeake, where he now remains until the pleasure of government shall be known.
Such is a concise state of the facts, as relate to this unpleasant business, upon which we mean to offer no remarks, except to repeat what we have done upon another occasion, that the employment of foreign seamen, particularly deserters,
will generally be productive of mischief; and it is to be lamented that the officers commanding, are not invested by government with power to act according to the justice of the case when they are satisfied.
Accounts of this affair went off by the mail to the navy department, and the French minister.
December 8.
When we stated in our last the circumstance respecting the French seaman, we did not know that two other seamen belonging to the United States' service had been within a few days past taken down on board the Patriot, but which we are assured from good authority is a fact, whether by force or by their own consent, we are not informed.
As much as we advocate the policy and civility of restoring deserters, we think there is a respectful mode of proceeding in order to obtain the end. It is not to be expected that in an American port a seaman is to be permitted to be taken, or to depart, from the service without the consent of government or his commanding officer. Such a practice is repugnant to every sense of propriety, and but that we are not disposed to use harsh expressions, we should employ much stronger terms. [ Ledger .]
The United States schooner Revenge arrived at New-York on Saturday last, in 19 days from Brest. During her passage she experienced very heavy weather, and was obliged to heave all her guns over board. The captain was twice washed into the sea. Dr. Bullus, the surgeon of the Chesapeake, who came home in the Revenge, is the bearer of dispatches to our government. He arrived in town on Tuesday about two o'clock P. M. and at 5 proceeded on to Washington. [ Baltimore American .]
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6.
MORE OF IMPRESSMENT. —Captain Bacon, of the brig Eliza, arrived at this port from the Havanna, has reported at the Custom House, that one of his seamen was impressed at the Havanna by the guard boat, on the plea that he was a Spaniard.
Washington, Dec. 10, 1807.
Gentlemen, I received, sometime ago, from the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, of Maryland, an address of the Legislature, to which, on public considerations, it was not advisable that the answer should be deferred. I now ask permission to convey the answer to the Legislature thro' the same channel, and tender you the assurances of my high consideration and respect.
TH: JEFFERSON.
The Hon'ble the President of the Senate; and the Speaker of the H. of Representatives of Maryland.
To the LEGISLATURE of Maryland. I received, in due season, the address of the Legislature of Maryland, bearing date the 3d day of January last, in which, with their approbation of the general course of my administration, they were so good as to express their desire that I would consent to be proposed again to the public voice on the expiration of my present term of office. Entertaining, as I do, for the Legislature of Maryland, those sentiments of high respect which would have prompted an immediate answer, I was certain, nevertheless, they would approve a delay which had for its object to avoid a premature agitation of the public mind on a subject so interesting as the election of a chief magistrate.
That I should lay down my charge at a proper period is as much a duty as to have borne it faithfully. If some termination to the services of the chief magistrate be not fixed by the constitution, or supplied by practice, his office, nominally for years, will, in fact, become for life; and history shews how easily that degenerates into an inheritance. Believing that a representative government, responsible at short periods of elections, is that which produces the greatest sum of happiness to mankind, I feel it a duty to do no act which shall essentially impair that principle; and I should, unwillingly be the person who, disregarding the sound precedent set by an illustrious predecessor, should furnish the first example of prolongation beyond the second term of office.
Truth also requires me to add, that I am sensible of that decline which advancing years bring on; and feeling their physical, I ought not to doubt their mental effect. Happy if I am the first to perceive, and to obey this admonition of nature, and to solicit a retreat from cares too great for the wearied faculties of age.
For the approbation which the legislature of Maryland has been pleased to express of the principles and measures pursued in the management of their affairs, I am sincerely thankful: and should I be so fortunate as to carry into retirement the equal approbation and good will of my fellow citizens generally, it will be the comfort of my future days, and will close a service of forty years with the only reward it ever wished.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Dec. 10, 1807.
It is with pleasure we state the safe arrival of Mr. MONROE and family at Norfolk on the 13th inst. He arrived in the Augusta, 28 days from Portsmouth. The mayor, aldermen, and common council have presented to him a congratulatory address, to which an answer was given on the 14th, which sheds no light on the state of our foreign relations. As Mr. M. purposed on Tuesday to start for the seat of government, he may be hourly expected.
Mr. Rose had sailed from Portsmouth on the 2d ult. in the Statira frigate, but meeting with contrary winds she had put back, and sailed again on the 12th, two days before the Augusta.
Saturday night's Gazette, (says a late English paper) presents as melancholy an exhibition of commercial decline as we ever remember to have witnessed.—No fewer than THIRTY TWO BANKRUPTS are announced. Our manufacturers have certainly had some reason for their late meetings with a view to petition for peace; and if an argument were wanting to demonstrate the impolicy of deferring it, the circumstance above mentioned would sufficiently afford it.
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WASHINGTON, December 30.
The House of Representatives have been these two days acting with closed doors. They adjourned last night with closed doors and will of course commence with them to-morrow. Something of the deepest importance to the nation is undoubtedly before them. Various indeed are the conjectures as to the particular object which now occupies their attention. But whether an Embargo, or a Non-Intercourse Law, or an actual Declaration of War, will be the result of the deliberations, a few days perhaps will determine. In the mean time, and notwithstanding the intrigues and measures of government, it behoves all classes of citizens, and PARTICULARLY THE MERCHANTS to be upon their guard, and endeavor to prepare themselves for the calamity which threatens us.
The Senate were yesterday occupied in discussing the bridge bill. Some provisions have been lately introduced into this bill, which if retained in the law, will probably tend to prevent its ever going into operation.
A letter from London dated the 9th ult. says—I am informed to day that this government will in a few days declare Cuba, Martinique and Guadalupe, in a state of blockade: and restrict still more the trade of neutrals with the continent."
From the Boston Centinel.
NEW-PORT, Dec. 10, 1807.
The inclosed is a copy of a circular letter from the American Minister at Paris to the American Consuls in France and Holland, the authenticity of it may be depended upon.—Yours.
Paris, Oct. 10, 1807.
"Sir,—The Imperial Decree of the 21st November last, is about to be literally executed, orders for this purpose have (I am credibly informed) been sent to the department of Marine and Council of prizes. The moment this fact is known in England, it is to be presumed it will have the effect of letting loose the ships of war and cruizers of that nation on such part of our Commerce with this country, Spain, Holland, &c. as may be found within their reach. Under these circumstances, it is at least prudent that our ships and other vessels now in Europe should return as rapidly as possible to the United States; and I accordingly invite you to the adoption of such measures as are best calculated to hasten the return of those which may be found within the limits of your agency. Accept assurances, &c."
From the Norfolk Ledger.
The proclamation published in our last, has excited much discussion, in England. The opposition papers insist that it surrenders every thing, which has been contended for; on the other side it is insisted that there has been no surrender, because there never was a claim

to search neutral ships of war. The fate of this instrument is somewhat singular; in England we find the ministers defending themselves against the charge of being intimidated by us, and having therefore surrendered the points in dispute. It is probable in this country, that it will be considered as an arrogant assumption of power, and so far from producing satisfaction, will add to the irritation already existing.
New-York, Dec. 20.
The English Envoy.—It was not without extreme mortification that we lately saw copied into a respectable federal paper, at Philadelphia, an article from the American Citizen, which, in the face of decorum and propriety and discretion, endeavoured to throw ridicule on Mr. Rose, the gentleman who is commissioned by the British government to visit this country for the purpose of adjusting a point of controversy extremely interesting to the two nations.
While on the subject of Mr. Rose, we avail ourselves of the information derived from one of his relations, to correct an error into which several of our newspapers have fallen, in representing him as a young man only 24 years of age. He has a younger brother, about that age, but Mr. George Rose, the Envoy, was certainly a member of the British Parliament in the year 1763, (if not two years before) and as he must then have been 21 years of age, he is now at least 36, if not older. Concerning his talents and acquirements, we have heard the most favourable account.—He was the classmate and competitor of Mr. Canning at school; was concerned with him and the constellation of wits who edited the Anti-Jacobin newspaper in London, in 1791, and wrote some of the most admired poetical pieces in that celebrated work. In 1798 he was deputed on a special mission to Austria, to superintend the application of a loan. He was the private and confidential secretary of Mr. Pitt, and being the personal friend of Mr. Canning, he must be intimately acquainted with the sentiments of the British Cabinet; nor can we doubt it will be found, that he is perfectly able to represent them at Washington. We trust he will meet with the respectful reception to which he is, on every account entitled, and that his mission may be the harbinger of peace.
CONGRESS.—After perusing, and examining over & over again, the proceedings of Congress, we have to acknowledge ourselves completely puzzled to know what they are about; who is who, or what is what. There are so many leaders and so many speakers, and so many motions, and so many amendments and divisions and marches, and counter-marches, that it is all perfectly HEBREW GREEK to us at this distance; and therefore we cannot pretend to give a clear statement of what the UNITED WISDOM OF THE NATION is now engaged about. One thing we do know—that the drawn sword is suspended over us by a hair. And we fear that a sufficient degree of alarm has not yet entered the walls of Congress.
From London, Nov. 12.
We stated in our yesterday's paper that all friendly communication between this country and Portugal had now finally terminated, and to day we are sorry to confirm this account by inserting the following Proclamation of the Prince Regent, brought over by the Auckland packet, just arrived at Falmouth, in eleven days from Lisbon:
Edict of the Prince Regent of Portugal.
It having always been my greatest solicitude to preserve within my dominions, during the present war, the most perfect neutrality, upon account of the acknowledged benefits resulting therefrom. It being, however, impossible to preserve that neutrality any longer, and considering besides how desirable a general pacification is to humanity; I have been pleased to accede to the cause of the Continent, uniting myself to his Majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, and to his Catholic Majesty, with the view of contributing as much as in my power to the acceleration of the maritime Peace.
Wherefore I am pleased to order, that the ports of this kingdom shall be immediately shut against the entry of the ships as well of war as merchantmen, belonging to Great-Britain, &c. &c.
Given at the Palace of Mafra, the 20th October, 1807, by order of the Prince Regent our Sovereign.—That all Persons may have due no-
tice, it is ordered that the Edict be publicly affixed.
J. F. LUDOVICE.
MARTINSBURG, December 25.
The Editor of the Intelligencer is authorised to state, that PHILIP C. PENDLETON, Esq. will represent this County in the present General Assembly, if elected, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Philip P. Wilson, Esq.
The Journal of the House of Delegates of this state, for the present session, will be sent by Capt. Aaron Faria, our representative in that body, to Mr. John M'Clary, Martinsburg, and to Mr. George Lemon, Garrards Town—to be by them filed and kept for the use of the inhabitants of Berkeley.
It is stated from Washington, that Congress are about investing the president with power to suspend the non importation act, if, in his opinion, the state of our relations with England, should require such a measure.
THE RUMOUR OF THE DAY Is, that accounts from the seat of government indicate an immediate embargo.—This appears not unlikely to take place shortly; but whether previous to the arrival of Mr. Rose, it may not be proper to hazard an opinion.
"SQUALLY."—We are informed (say the Baltimore Evening Post) that a certain agent for two or three great commercial houses in England, has within a few days past obtained notes of the merchants of this city to the amount of ELEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, and he is still in the expectation of receiving more! The notes are all drawn payable to himself, (for he is a citizen of the U. States) and he has been very liberal in his ACCOMMODATIONS to obtain them. We understand he will rather give an extra credit of even two years than leave the account unsettled. What does this look like! How can we understand the mission of Mr. Rose.
Retaliation.—A certain Secretary of the T—y, in the present administration, was lately asked by a particular friend, why he did not promote merit: to which he pertinently answered, "Why! because merit did not promote me." [Emerald.]
FOR THE INTELLIGENCER.
CHRISTMAS.
Mortals of every clime, Raise your voices loud: JESUS descends in time, To banish ev'ry cloud.
The Saviour comes to heal, The world's great disease; He comes to all who feel, The need of sovereign ease.
The Sires of old did proclaim, His gracious presence here; We now see the same, Ah! lend a supplicant ear.
His grace is free to all, His Love is unconfined: Ev'ry heart he bids call, And none casts behind.
Why disdain such favour, Since happiness his aim; Why reject the Saviour, And not salvation claim!
W. Martinsburg, December 25, 1807.
PURSUANT to a writ issued by HUGH NELSON, Esq. Speaker of the House of Representatives, An ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Martinsburg on Saturday the twenty-sixth day of this present month, in order to choose a proper person to Represent this County in the State Legislature, in the room of Philip P. Wilson, Esq. who since his Election hath departed this life. All persons entitled to vote, are ordered to attend.
JOHN TURNER, Sheriff. Berkeley County, December 22, 1807.
HOUSES FOR SALE in Charles-Town.
THE subscriber offers for sale, two Houses and Lots, situated in Laurence street, Charles-Town, at present occupied by John Spangler and other tenants, at an annual rent of ninety dollars. One third of the purchase money to be paid in April next, and the remainder in two annual instalments.
He will also sell for Cash, a Lot adjoining the Academy, containing two and three quarter acres.
FRANCIS TILLETT. Charles-Town, December 25, 1807.
NOTICE.
THE sale of the Waggon and Team heretofore advertised, by virtue of a Deed of trust, to have taken place at Isaac Woods, on the 19th inst. was unavoidably postponed on account of the business of the roads, as the team was below and could not get up in time. The sale will certainly take place at the said Woods in Frederick County, on the 28th day of this inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
JACOB ALLSTOTT, Trustee. Dec. 25, 1807.
THE subscriber has a good road Waggon and five valuable Horses, completely equiped for the roads, which he will sell very low for cash, or on a long credit, or will barter for a tract of good Land, well situated, and pay the balance in cash.
He wants to purchase twenty or thirty young thriving Steers, for keeping over winter, for which a generous price will be given in cash—Apply to
WILLIAM WILSON. Prospect-Hill, December 23, 1807.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of Absalom Miller, dec. are requested to bring them in properly attested, within the time specified by law, otherwise they will be debarred from receiving payment, as it is absolutely necessary that all the affairs of said estate should be closed as speedily as possible.
Those indebted to said estate, are desired to settle their respective dues immediately, or suits will be instituted for their recovery.
WILLIAM B. KING. Mill-Creek, Dec. 25, 1807.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Luke Teirnan, Complainant, AGAINST William Hylton, William Alexander and John Smith, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Hylton, 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 complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said William Hylton do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.s.c.
Berkeley, ss. October Court, 1807. Amos Nichols, Complainant, AGAINST James Kennedy, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, James Kennedy, 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 Complainant, by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said James Kennedy, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.s.c.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 23d of January next, at the plantation where the subscriber now resides, belonging to John Garver, near Back Creek, a Road WAGGON and a team of five strong Horses, with Gears; Cows and Sheep; a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture—Farming Utensils, &c. Nine months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. The sale will begin about ten o'clock.
DAVID WOLGAMOTT. December 25, 1807.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Philemon Chesoweth, Complainant, AGAINST Richard Chenoweth, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Richard Chenoweth, 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 complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said Richard Chenoweth do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.s.c.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Luke Pentoney and wife, Comp'ts, AGAINST Denis Cahill, executor of James Quinn, deceased, Luke Teirnan and Joseph Minghini, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan, 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 the said Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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, DAID HUNTER, c.s.c.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Albert Stephen, Complainant, AGAINST Denis Cahill, executor of James Quinn, deceased, Luke Teirnan and Joseph Minghini, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan, 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 the said Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.s.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.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton
RAGS.
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.

FOR SALE A VALUABLE Negro Woman, about 28 years of age, that is well ac- quainted with every kind of house work. WILLIAM BENTLEY, Berkeley county, Nov. 27, 1807.
THE subscriber as Guardian of Mag- nus Mose, wishes to lease to a good tenant for a term of 5 or 6 years, a valuable Farm in the county of Jeffer- son, on which is a good log dwelling house, kitchen and about 350 acres of cleared land, 25 or 30 acres of which is in meadow, a fine spring and stream of water running through said farm. The greater proportion of the cleared land is fresh, being but recently cleared. If it would be an accommodation to persons wishing to lease said farm, they can be furnished with slaves on hire to work the same. The subscriber wishes also to make sale of sixty or seventy acres of small grain, growing in said farm. Apply in Charles Town, Jefferson county. WILLIAM TATE, November 27, 1807.
COMMITTED to the jail of Jeffer- son county on Friday the 20th in- stant, a Negro Man who calls himself Will, about 35 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, has his right foot froze off from the instep, had on a pair of white homemade trousers, no shirt, and his other clothing extremely ragged, and indistinguishable. WILLIAM MARLIN, jailor. Nov. 27, 1807.
NEARLY two years have elapsed since the dissolution of the part- nership of Morrow & Brown , during which time I have anxiously been wait- ing for those persons indebted to said partners to come forward and discharge their respective accounts, in which I have been disappointed. I now request all those indebted to said concern, or to myself in any manner whatever, to make immediate payment to Mr. Robert Wor- rington, whom I have authorized to re- ceive the same. Those who neglect at- tending to this notice, within a short time, must calculate upon suits being commenced, as it is impossible to give any longer indulgence. JOHN MORROW, Shepherd's Town, Nov. 27, 1807.
COMMITTED to the jail of Berke- ley county, the 4th September last, a mulatto man, who says his name is Peter Waldon, and that he is the proper- ty of John Tays, of Kenhawa, near Elk Town; he is about 37 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, rather slender made, has large whiskers, and is very talkative. — I have reason to believe that he was late- ly in the Winchester jail from which he effected his escape. MILES COLLINS, jailor. November 27, 1807.
Virginia Lands For Sale. THE subscriber offers for sale seven hundred and twenty acres of the best of the best soil, containing from 120 to 300 acres, well watered and tim- bered, lying within half a mile of the Potomac river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. GEORGE NEWKIRK. September 12, 1807.
GAVIN & WM. HAMILTON, TOBACONISTS—Philadelphia, RETURN their thanks to their friends and former customers in the Country Towns, and informs them they will hereafter decline soliciting their favors personally, or by their agent, and refer them for their future supplies of tobacco, to the wholesale dealers in Bal- timore, George Town, Alexandria, Fre- dericksburg, Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk, or to themselves in Phila- delphia, at prices considerably re- duced from the former. November 13, 1807.
Fresh Fall Goods, JUST received and now opening by the subscribers—the quantity extensive —the variety fashionable—and terms the most reasonable—the entire selections and purchases made by the acting partner at the Philadelphia Cash Markets , from whose experience and ardent per- severance, to please customers particu- larly, and the public generally, on the most reasonable terms, it is presumable the present assortment will exhibit the most flattering recommendations. From an extensive and late importation of European and East-India manu- factures, have been selected the follow- ing articles, viz: Superfine London Broad Cloths, Common ditto, Brown and mint Coatings, Forest Cloths, Halfbacks and Kerseys, Baize, white, red, green and yellow Flannels, Superfine Scarlet, &c. Cassimere, Bennet's patent Cord, Do. do. Fancy Waistcoating, Do. Cotton do. White, olive, mist and black Constitu- on, &c. Cords, Plain Velvets and Velveteens, assorted, Fancy do. and do. Thickets. A handsome assortment of Woolen and Cotton Hosiery. A handsome assortment of the most fash- ionable Japanese Tea-Trays, Ladies Head Trimmings, Do. Feathers and Plumes, Plain, Spotted, and Trafalgar Lane Muslins, Do. Spider Nets, ditto ditto Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Furniture Calicoes, ditto Towels, Chintzes and Calicoes, Fancy and plain Ribbons, well assorted, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Fancy and plain Silks, for Ladies dresses, Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Cotton Cords and Tassels, Ladies' short, and extra Long Silk Gloves, 6-4 Cambrick and 3-4 Dimities, complete- ly assorted, Silk & Cotton Chambrey Muslins ditto do. 6-4 and 3-4 Cambrick Muslins, ditto do. India Muslins, per bale, piece, or yard, ditto Common and Superfine book Muslins, Leghorn Hats and Bonnets, trimmed complete, Plain and figured Silks, ditto, Fancy Satin Straws, ditto, A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, White and brown Russia Sheetings, ditto Ticklingbarghs, Country Linen and Twilled Bags, A neat assortment of well finished Jewel- ry, Mahogany framed Looking Glasses, Common Dressing and pocket, ditto, An elegant assortment of China and Queen's ware, A large assortment of Groceries, Also a quantity of Antiquam, Iron, com- pletely assorted, Crowley and Blistered Steel, Sheet and Strap Iron. They respectfully return thanks for all favors conferred in their line of busi- ness since commencement. With a desire to retain a liberal share of public patron- age in the Mercantile business, as well as to give general satisfaction, they beg leave to subscribe themselves, the public's most obedt and humble servts. THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, October 23, 1807.
February Court, 1807. Michael M'Kewan, Complainant, AGAINST Abraham Davenport, } Defendants and Adrian Davenport, } In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Adrian Daven- port, not having entered his ap- pearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appear- ing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Common- wealth, on the motion of the Complain- ant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Adrian Davenport, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berke- ley 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.s.c.
FALL and WINTER GOODS. THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they are now op- ening, at their store (by the Market- House) in Shepherd's Town, a very extensive and complete assortment of Fresh Woolen Goods, together with the most elegant assort- ment of Nice Fancy Goods, ever opened in this part of the country all which they will sell very cheap, by wholesale and retail. JAMES & JOHN LANE. P. S. They continue to give the highest price in Cash for Hides and Skins—and have prime Soap, Upper and Harness Leather, with nice Calf-Skins and Boot-Legs for sale. Shepherd's Town, Nov. 13, 1807.
L. Price Has just finished opening a large supply of New Goods, which were purchased principally for Cash, and will be sold unusually low. His late purchases comprise the fol- lowing articles: Upwards of 30 pieces Flannels, assorted, and lower than they have ever been sold in this place before, Brown Molekin Coating, for Ladies' Coats, Silk Gloves, assorted, Cambrick Dimities, assorted, Elegant Tabby Velvets and Trafalgar Vest-Shapes, Cotton Laces, assorted, Soap and Upper Leather, &c. &c. His assortment is now very complete. Martinsburg, October 16, 1807.
Fresh Fall Goods. THE subscriber has now open and ready for sale, in addition to those recently received, A large and general assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Liquors and Groceries, of the first quality, all of which will be sold uncommonly low, for Cash or Country Produce, or on a short credit to punctual customers. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, November 6, 1807.
New Goods. THE subscriber has just finished opening a large supply of Winter Goods, which, added to his former stock, makes his assortment very complete, all which he will sell very Cheap. WILLIAM B. KING. N. B. I wish to sell all my stock of GOODS now on hand; any person wishing to purchase, will find it their interest to call, as I will sell on good terms. Wm. B. KING, Mill Creek, November 6, 1807.
NOTICE. A BARGAIN may be had in the pur- chase of the places where John Filer and Basil Cross now reside, containing five hundred acres of good lime stone LAND, binding on Opecon Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill- seat on Opecon. The title good, the price low and the payments will be made easy to a punctual man. Those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms on application to John Baker, Esq. at Shep- herd's Town. BENJAMIN ODEN. Martinsburg, Nov. 20, 1807.
SIX CENTS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named Thomas Bennett, about twelve years of age; had on when he went away a blue round- about and trowsers. Whoever takes up said apprentice, shall receive the above reward, but no thanks. JOHN DAUGHERTY. Shepherd's Town, Nov. 20, 1807.
Public Sale. PURSUANT to the last will and tes- tament of Edward Watkins, de- ceased, will be sold at public auction, at Culpeper Court-House, on the first day of January next, about forty five choice healthy Virginia born slaves, Men and Women, Boys and Girls, mostly young and very likely; sundry articles of household furniture, twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, who must execute bonds with approved secu- rity for the purchase money, before any property will be delivered. WILLIAM PENDLETON, Ex'r. Berkeley County, Virginia, July 31, 1807.
TANNING. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends, and the public gene- rally, that he still continues the TAN- NING business on the property for- merly occupied by John O'Ferrall, at which place he keeps a supply of good LEATHER of every kind.—He will pay the highest price in Cash for Hides, Skins and Bark.—He hopes to give sa- tisfaction to every person who may please to favour him with their custom. GEORGE HAM. Martinsburg, November 6, 1807.
Notice is hereby given TO all persons in Berkeley County, Virginia, that are now indebted to me, which I have assigned to Wal- ter Turner, not to pay him or his agents, any money as aforesaid, that they have not paid, for they in justice are not his property, as I have lately found a dis- charge from him and his wife for the consideration for which the bonds were assigned on Maj. John Robinson and Mr. Robert Christy, and the other as- signments were made for him to collect the money for me; I had lost the receipts as aforesaid, and was not able to prove the contents, and he came from Chilli- cothe and tormented me when I was in confusion, so that I consented to assign them to him; but since I have found it I have applied to him to release the claim and to amend our answers before the trial of the suit in Berkeley, in which said debts are contested, but he still re- fuses. ROBERT WILCOX. November 13, 1807.
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