Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-07-17 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 9 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, July 17, 1807.
[WHOLE No. 425.]
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 553 acres. This land is of the first rate quality on Sleepy-Creek; about 150 acres are cleared and the balance is clothed with excellent Timber; more than 100 acres of the tract is good bottom land; 15 acres of meadow is now made, and at least 100 acres is well adapted to grass; the improvements are a convenient Dwelling House, a large Barn, and two good orchards of Apple and Peach trees; This land is well watered by Sleepy-Creek and a number of fine springs that rise on it. One third of the purchase money will be expected in hand, and one, two, and three years credit will be given for the balance, in equal annual payments.
The subscribers will also sell the following Tracts of Land, at public sale, in the Town of Romney on Wednesday the 2d of September next, viz:
477 acres of Land,
situate on Cabin run a drain of Patterson's-Creek, in Hampshire County, distant 13 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 improvement 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 Warranties 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.
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.
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 Faria, Samuel Cunningham, } Com. & c.
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 POSTON, 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 Vanaudall and Susannah his wife, William Morgan and Agnes his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, and Elizabeth Veal, Heirs and legal representatives of Isaac Veal, dec'd, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, David Veal, Cornelius Vanaudall and Susannah his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, and Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, 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 Vanaudall and Susannah his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, and Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in September next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
FROM THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
TRIAL OF COL. AARON BURR. [CONTINUED.]
Mr. Wirt after commenting on the opinion of Judge Gripp, said that Judge Gripp only alluded to papers not in the possession of the witnesses who might come before the grand jury, but letters or affidavits of deceased persons. He asked the Court if it would not be highly proper that General Wilkinson should have the privilege of submitting to the grand jury whatever papers that might illustrate the statement he would give. Mr. Wirt said it appeared to him that all the papers in the possession of General Wilkinson which might throw a light upon the present transactions, would be the most proper evidence to be submitted to the grand jury.
Mr. Wickham replied, by adverting to the former promise of the public Attorney, who seemed now willing to deviate from his promise, by drawing a distinction between the papers which he the attorney would submit, and the papers which Gen. Wilkinson might think proper to submit. That by this argument any witness might carry up improper papers; which would have the same improper effect upon the minds of the grand jury as if they had been carried up by the attorney himself. Mr. Wickham then mentioned the circumstance of a particular witness (Mr. Hay himself) who was prevented in the case of Judge Chase from refreshing his memory by the reading of particular memorandums.
Mr. Wirt asked the court if he ever stated that a narrative written by a third person would be proper evidence. He denied he ever made such a statement. He only alluded to original letters in the possession of General Wilkinson, which he could substantiate. He did not say what Mr. Wickham had made him say. That he did not wish absurd positions should be put into his mouth.
Mr. Wickham denied having ever put absurd positions into his mouth; but that his argument was absurd, which naturally must lead to absurd positions. He did not say what papers were in General Wilkinson's possession proper or improper. He only meant that neither Gen. Wilkinson nor any other witness, should carry up papers that did not previously pass through the hands of the court. The attorney's object however was, that any witness might carry up what papers he pleased, which he should always oppose.
Mr. Hay stated he meant no such thing. He only meant that the witnesses might be allowed to refresh their memories by papers, by looking at notes. He said Mr. Wickham attempted to support his argument by referring to the case of Judge Chase. He could not say what was done on the occasion; but he would say what was done was improper and contrary to law. He cited in support of his argument the case of Hardy & Horne Took in England, where a witness was allowed to refresh his memory in open court by referring to notes.
Mr. Botts replied, in the case of Chase, legal or not, it was decided by the unanimous vote of the senate.
Mr. Hay denied it was so decided.
Mr. Martin affirmed it was.
Mr. Botts proceeded and detailed in full the circumstances of the case before the senate, the witness in question having been Mr. Hay himself. He afterwards enforced his argument by stating several improper effects that necessarily would arise were the witnesses at liberty to produce letters and papers to the grand jury, that had not passed through the inspection of the court.
The court delivered their opinion, that as the grand jury had the privilege of sending for witnesses, they had also a discretionary power of judging of the reception of whatever papers they might offer, if those papers formed a part, or regarded the transactions respecting which the witness was deposing.
Mr. Hay begged to observe to the court that General Wilkinson might not only refer to letters directed to himself from the person accused; but all such letters or papers that related to his deposition.
The court was of opinion that the witness could only resort to letters or facts
directly communicated from the accused to the witness.
Mr. Hay answered, by this that all the difficulties could not be obviated. That it was necessary that Gen. Wilkinson should vindicate his conduct and all his actions to the grand jury; but he could not do this be the simple production of letter from the accused to him.
The Court adhered to their opinion.
The attendance of Dr. Bollman being required by the Grand Jury, Mr. Hay moved that Dr. Bollman should be asked to decipher a certain letter found in the possession of Mr. Wyley. This was objected to by the counsel of Col. Burr, who contended that no letters or papers ought to be sent to the Grand Jury without having passed the Court.
The court accordingly drew up certain instructions to the Grand Jury, which upon being submitted to the counsel on both sides, and undergoing a slight alteration, were sent to the jury.
A long and desultory argument afterwards took place, as to the propriety of Mr. Wyley answering certain questions which might be propounded.
Mr. Wyley and his counsel Mr. Williams, contended that giving answers to the questions of the Attorney, might criminate himself.
The questions proposed were briefly of the following nature. The Attorney produced in court a letter partly in Cypher and partly written in the Dutch Language, which letter was alleged either to have been written by Mr. Wyley from Col. Burr's direction, or copied by Mr. Wyley from an original in Burr's hand writing, by Col. Burr's order. The Attorney therefore wished to interrogate Mr. Wyley on these points. Mr. Williams and Mr. Botts contended that if Mr. Wyley answered these questions, they would either criminate or might tend to criminate him, and advanced several authorities to show that no witness was compelled to answer any question that might have that tendency. Two instances were produced from the Law Books of Great-Britain—One was the case of a witness who was asked whether or not he was a Roman Catholic, and upon refusing to answer the question, the prosecutor appealed to the court, but they were of opinion that answering such a question might have a tendency to criminate the witness there being severe penal Laws in force against persons professing the Roman Catholic Religion. The other was the case of a witness who confessed himself to the court in the first instance to be a Roman Catholic; but being afterwards interrogated as to his occupation or trade in life, refused to answer the question, and the court thought it improper to compel him.
Mr. Hay and Mr. M'Rae contended that although Mr. Wyley had transcribed the letter in cypher, or had written it by Col. Burr's direction, yet he was ignorant of the meaning of the cypher, and consequently although it might contain Treason, yet having no knowledge of that Treason, the writing or the transcribing of it could in no ways criminate him. They therefore proposed that in the first instance he should answer the following question which they argued had not the remotest tendency to criminate him.
Question.—Mr. Wyley do you know the matter this letter contains?
Upon Mr. Wyley refusing to answer, the court was applied to by the Attorney, and a desultory argument took place between Messrs. Wickham, Botts and Williams on the part of the witness, and Messrs. Hay, Wirt and M'Rae on the part of the prosecution, as to the propriety of the question.
The court were of opinion that Mr. Wyley should answer upon oath whether or not he thought that answering the proposed question might have a tendency to criminate himself.
Mr. Wyley replied it might criminate him in the event of a certain case.
Mr. M'Rae hoped the court would not allow the Attorney for the prosecution to be deprived of his evidence in such a manner.
Mr. Williams and Mr. Botts supported the reply of the witness, and said they were willing to argue the point to-morrow.
The Court accordingly consented to argument from counsel on both sides on

Tuesday, on the following question.—Whether or not a witness affirming on oath that answering any given question, might have a tendency to criminate himself, should be compelled in that case to answer the said question.
Tuesday, June 16.
Mr. Hay mentioned to the court, the result of his application to the President of the United States, respecting the papers Col. Burr had required, which was the receipt of the several papers demanded; with exception of the order that had been given for the arrest and destruction of Burr and his followers, because the order in question could not be produced without resorting to a vast and voluminous number of state papers, unless a particular specification was given of the order.
Mr. Martin replied, that it was impossible to give any particular specification of the order.
Mr. Hay said, the order was more comprehensive than the proposition which was made by the Counsel of Col. Burr had contemplated.
After some desultory remarks on both sides, it was agreed to wait the issue of the subpoena which had been forwarded. The Court then signified on account of the waste of time, which had taken place on arguments on trivial points, that some arrangement should take place respecting the number of Counsel that should speak on either side.
Mr. Martin and Mr. Hay severally argued for some time, the one upon the propriety, the other upon the impropriety, of this proposition from the court.
Mr. Hay then stated to the Court, that he wished Doctor Bollman should be before the Grand Jury when Wyley was there—That Bollman was a pardoned man, and therefore bound to answer any question put to him. This point he wished to be determined.
Mr. Bouts said, they had been preparing themselves for the continuance of the arguments of yesterday, according to the agreement of Mr. Hay himself. He therefore moved that the Court go on with the argument of yesterday.
Mr. Hay replied, if his proposition of to-day, did not meet with the pleasure of the gentleman, he had no objection it should be discussed afterwards.
Col. Burr rose and proposed, if the Attorney would agree to send up along with Bollman, a certificate stating a pardon had been voluntarily offered to him by the President, which pardon he refused, he would have no objection to submit the matter to the Grand Jury themselves.
Mr. Hay said he was resolved to continue his motion, as the proposal of Col. Burr did not come within a thousand miles of his intention.
After several observations on both sides, Mr. M'Rae remarked his wish that the court would determine as to the question of yesterday respecting Mr. Wyley—and particularly whether Mr. Wyley copying the letter of Burr in cypher, would any ways criminate himself, for which purpose, he would move that Dr. Bollman translate that part of the letter in the Dutch language.
The Court wished the first part of the argument respecting Wyley should be first discussed.
Mr. Bouts thanked the court for their opinion, as he was now at liberty to go on with the discussion the gentlemen themselves had yesterday agreed upon. He could not perceive, he said, why Wyley acted as an accomplice merely because he could refuse to answer a question which he thought might criminate himself. "My country knows at this moment when trifles light as air take the form of holy writ." Let Wyley once disclose that he was an accomplice in copying that letter, however innocent or guilty the fact. Yet if Wyley should go to Louisiana, he might be deprived of his liberty; shut up in a dungeon by the arm of arbitrary power, or transported to the city of Washington to be tried as a traitor. In time, Mr. Bouts said, it would be proved to the court that it was not necessary for evidence to be produced, that a man should be enslaved in a dungeon and transported beyond seas on an accusation of high treason. He did not disown but his client felt deeply interested in the present subject. He had several reasons for it.
Mr. Bouts next asked how the letter in question came here. He made several severe remarks on the manner in which the letter was intercepted. He asked them not to disgrace the government by a proof of the most unwarrantable deed. It was a dreadful period indeed in an infant government,—when deeds, which would bring a private individual to the gallows, should be tolerated when performed by public officers of government.
He hoped therefore the gentleman would not press the production of a paper which might bring disgrace upon the country.
Mr. Bouts proceeded inquiring several authorities in support of the argument that Mr. Wyley was not bound to answer the question proposed to him.
Mr. Williams stated several authorities in support of Mr. Bouts.
Mr. Luther Martin argued that Mr. Wyley knowing any thing of the contents of the paper made him answerable for its treason if it contained treason. He remarked also that the Post Office had been put into requisition for the inspection of letters.
Mr. Hay interrupted him, and said that it was an improper remark. He said the letter was transmitted by a man of the name of Minoujin, who came with Mr. Wyley,—That he had got it from Mr. Touman of the Mississippi Territory.
Mr. Martin said he would repeat that the post office had been violated. He would pronounce it as long as his breath would allow him, that the post office had been robbed.
Mr. Bouts rose to remark that Mr. Hay said it was a very serious charge which had been made upon the post office. He would be happy to see this slander, if it were one, wiped away from the Legislature. It was important therefore to go into the enquiry—It was proper the enquiry should be gone into. It has been said that general Wilkinson had powerful agency in this business.
Mr. Hay interrupted him as being entirely out of order.
The Court wished the Counsel should go on with the argument.
Mr. M'Rae in reply, said the proceedings in this enquiry evince that it was not the wish of the prosecutors to withhold from the accused every means of defending himself. A spectacle rare indeed was exhibited to day. He had endeavored to discover if he could any thing which was discovered to be serious and weighty. He observed, a great part of their remarks were foreign to the purpose. Mr. Bouts in place of discussing the question, proceeds to tell the court that the most dreadful consequences would result to him if he acknowledged his having made a copy. Mr. Bouts he said, had spoken of the foulness which appeared in the face of that letter, alluding to the post office.
Every day's practice Mr. M'Rae said, proved that it was the practice of the Court not to admit such objections, as those urged by the witness, and that the Court had a right to know the grounds on which he founded his objection. The Supreme Court of the United States, have decided this, Cranch 137. The same is also substantially proved in a case, 1st. M'Nally, 255.
Mr. Hay said, notwithstanding his respect for the gentlemen on the other side, that the question before them appeared extremely frivolous; he believed that paper was dreaded, and consequently proceeded that seal for keeping it out of the way. He asked if gentlemen were aware of the impression they made upon the public mind by this conduct. He asked and would ask, whether his thus shrinking from the evidence, bespoke his innocence. He appealed to the feelings and common sense of every one who heard him whether or not he was correct. Supposing Wyley to be a confederate, said Mr. Hay, the question was whether or not, answering the present question, would criminate himself. Mr. Hay said that his position was law, he would pledge himself to demonstrate. He quoted also several cases in the state trials to prove his arguments, and replied to the several objections which had been made by the opposite Counsel. Mr. Hay said, they had heard a great deal about the plundering of Post-Offices; but there ought to be some evidence of such plunder. If ever the letter was in the Post-Office, it was honorably given up, and with honorable intentions.
Wednesday, June 17.
Mr. Hay begged the attention of the court for a single moment. He then adverted to insinuations which were made yesterday against the post office which he said were thrown out with a view to affect the character of General Wilkinson, from whom he had this day received a letter, informing him the letter in cypher was delivered to him by a house in New-Orleans.
Mr. Martin requested to know who opened the letter, or who first broke the seal.
The court said that this was a question not now before them.
Mr. Bouts said that at a proper time they would bring this matter before the court.
The discussion of the question of yes-
terday, relative to Mr. Wyley's testimony, was continued and with a good deal of warmth by Messrs. Martin, Hay and Wickham after they had concluded.
The court wished if agreeable to the counsel on both sides to decline giving their opinion until to morrow, and wished to know if there were any other questions at present which might be discussed.
Colonel Burr rose and informed the court that he had to lay before them certain objections against the mode in which many of the witnesses had been brought forward, which had been contrary to every law and custom.
Mr. Bouts rose and stated that he wished likewise to investigate the charge which he and those associated with him had made against the post offices. He wished particularly that this affair should be gone into, and at present he wished the fact first to be investigated and next the law on the subject.
The court were of opinion, unless the question bore upon the case, that they could not go into the investigation.
Col. Burr stated that there was much testimony in the possession of the prosecutor which was thus procured, and of course the Court ought to regard such testimony as contaminated any unworthy of regard. He mentioned that there were three persons against whom, he could substantiate this charge of improperly obtaining letters from the post office, viz. Judge Touman, Mr. Jackson the member of congress, and General Wilkinson.
The court said that the case must first be before the court, and the fact might be produced.
Col. Burr rose again and said that he first meant to specify the testimony thus procured. Afterwards to prove the general robbing of the mails; and next the robbing of the mails in particular cases.
After some argument on this point between Mr. Hay and Mr. Bouts.
Col. Burr rose and said he would waive the discussion of the question at present about robbing of the mails, and would call the attention of the court to another point, the improper means by which testimony now in town had been procured while the case was pending, since he was bound over in his recognizance.
Upon some argument that the question should come before the court in shape of a motion.
Col. Burr said he should state it in this manner: to move the court why an attachment should not issue against certain characters whom he should prove guilty of the crime he alleged.
Mr. Hay said that Colonel Burr should specify names in his motion.
Col. Burr immediately mentioned Gen. Wilkinson, John G. Jackson and Judge Touman, as guilty of this crime.
Mr. E. Randolph rose and stated, he had not been in court when this discussion began. He said he intended to have moved for an attachment against Gen. Wilkinson for compelling persons to give previous affidavits who he knew were to be witnesses, and of illegally forcing by military authority persons from N. Orleans to Norfolk.
Mr. Hay interrupted Edmund Randolph and protested against such a motion as intended solely to have an effect upon General Wilkinson and the prosecution going on. That in the midst of this very important prosecution the accused came into court with a motion for an attachment not on any point before the court but to prevent General Wilkinson to go before the Grand Jury. He would oppose such proceedings as improper in the present stage and as only intending to retard the prosecution. He contended such measures were highly improper and he hoped would not be sanctioned by the court.
Mr. E. Randolph said he understood the motion was not to be decided until to-morrow and therefore only wished to make a few remarks in the case which he said was important; not only important but a very great case, which would be enquired into at a future day if neglected at present—He made those remarks at present because he did not see the court then occupied with other matter—If he did influence the trial which was more than he had in view; ought it therefore to be suppressed—He requested of the court to be permitted to-morrow to introduce it at large.
Mr. Martin expressed his surprise at the turn this debate had taken, and made several severe remarks on the prosecution. He said they would most certainly prepare the motion and present it to the court.
Mr. Hay said he would protest against
the motion, and said he hoped the court would not suffer such a motion to be made. He said he knew very well his protestation would have no effect upon the audience, but that it was his duty to protest against such a motion as irregular and improper—That this motion could only be justified in the supposition that it was a contempt of court. This charge he understood amounted to this that Gen. Wilkinson had compelled certain witnesses to come from New Orleans to Virginia. This he declared was no contempt of court and if there was an error in this conduct it was no such contempt as the court could notice. He requested the court therefore to consider the case and he was certain the motion could not be sustained. Mr. Hay said the counsel had been pleased to put words into his mouth which he never had uttered. That they had the same object in making these misstatements as in the motion they now proposed. As to the charge against Gen. Wilkinson he was certain it was not only improper to be made but highly unjust and could not at all events come within the jurisdiction of the court. Mr. Randolph he said had come in the most solemn manner before the court, and with a declaration and pompous declamation as if the whole country was in danger, he had made this charge against General Wilkinson. What was his object, was it not to inflame the public mind, and the public ear? But notwithstanding, he could affirm justice would not sleep; the court would do their duty and he hoped would not regard the charge made against general Wilkinson to be of the description termed contempt of the court. He therefore hoped the court would postpone the consideration of the motion until the termination of this prosecution. He trusted also that Mr. Martin would not proceed in the style and manner he had hitherto done.
[To be continued.]
MORE BRITISH INSOLENCE.
[CIRCULAR.]
This day, the following letter was received by RICHARD F. LEE, esq. Mayor of this borough, from commodore DOUGLAS.
[COPY.]
His Majesty's ship Bellona. Hampton Roads, July 3, 1807
Sir, I BEG leave to represent to you, that having observed in the newspapers, a resolution made by a committee, on the 29th ult. prohibiting any communication between his Britannic majesty's consul at Norfolk, and his ships lying at anchor in Lynhaven bay; and this being a measure extremely hostile not only in depriving the British consul from discharging the duties of his office, but at the same time preventing me from obtaining that information so absolutely necessary for his majesty's service. I am therefore determined if this infringement is not IMMEDIATELY ANULLED to prohibit every vessel bound either in or out of Norfolk, to proceed to their destination, until I know the pleasure of my government, or the commander in chief's on this station. You must be perfectly aware that the British flag never has or ever will be insulted with impunity. You must also be aware that it has been, and is still in my power to obstruct the whole trade of the Chesapeake since the late circumstance, which I desisted from, trusting that general unanimity would be restored. Respecting the deserters lately apprehended from the United States frigate Chesapeake in my opinion, must be decided between the two governments alone. It therefore rests with the inhabitants at Norfolk either to engage in a war, or remain on terms of peace. Agreeable to my intentions I have proceeded to Hampton Roads with the squadron under my command, to wait your answer which I trust you will favor me with without delay.
I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed)
J. E. DOUGLAS.
I enclose you two letters to the British consul at Norfolk, which you will be pleased to forward him.
J. E. D.
To which the Mayor returned the following answer:
NORFOLK, July 4, 1807.
Sir, I HAVE received your menacing letter of yesterday this moment. The day on which this answer is written ought of itself to suffice, to prove to the subjects of your sovereign, that the American people are not to be intimidated by

menace, or induced to adopt any mea- sures except by a sense of their perfect propriety—Seduced by the false show of security, they may be some times sur- prized and slaughtered while unpre- pared to resist a supposed friend. That delusive security however is now pas- sed forever. The late occurrence has taught us to confide our safety no longer to any thing but our own force. We do not seek hostility nor shall we avoid it. We are prepared for the worst which you may attempt, and will do whatever shall be judged proper to re- pel force whenever your efforts shall render any act of ours necessary. Thus much for the threats of your letter, which can be considered in no other light, than as addressed to the supposed fears of our citizens.
In answer to that part which is particu- larly addressed to me, as the first judi- cial officer of this borough, I have but to say, that you must be aware, that the judiciary of no country possesses any other powers, than those conferred upon them by the laws.
The same channels through which you have derived the intelligence stated by yourself, must also have announced to you that the act of which you complain is an act of individuals, and not of the government. If this act be wrong and illegal, the judiciary of this country, whenever the case is properly brought before it, will take care to do its duty. At present they have no judicial infor- mation of any outrage on their laws, and therefore cannot act.
If you sir, please to consider this act of individuals as a measure "extremely hostile" and shall commence hostility, without waiting the decision of our two governments, (although you yourself acknowledge that it properly belongs to them alone to decide) the inhabitants of Norfolk will conform to your example, and protect themselves against any law- less aggression which may be made upon their persons or property. They therefore leave it with you "either to engage in a war, or to remain on terms of peace," until the pleasure of our res- pective governments shall be known.
I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obedient servant, RICHARD EVERS LEE, Mayor of the Borough of Norfolk. To commodore J. E. Douglas, commanding his Britannic ma- jesty's ship Bellona, now ly- ing in Hampton Roads.
NORFOLK, July 8. Our last noticed the correspondence between captain Douglass and the mayor of our borough. We now are enabled to present our readers with the following report made to the mayor, together with the 2nd letter of captain Douglass.
Norfolk, July 5, 1807. Sir, IN pursuance of your request, I this day went down to the British squa- dron, lying in Hampton Roads, for the purpose of delivering the letter with which I was charged to captain Doug- lass; on arriving alongside his ship, the Bellona, I was invited on board, receiv- ed by captain Douglass himself at the head of the gang-way, and conducted to his cabin; where I found assembled all the captains of the squadron—I imme- diately informed him that you had yes- terday received a letter from him the answer to which I had been requested to deliver, and placed it in his hands. He read the letter very attentively, and then handed it to captain Hardy from whom it passed to the other captains in succession. When they had all perused it captain Douglass observed to me, "I presume sir, you are acquainted with the contents of this letter;" I told him I was perfectly so. He then stated that his letter must have been misapprehen- ded, that it contained no expression of menace which he recollected, and that it certainly was not his intention to use language which could be construed to convey such ideas: he referred to cap- tain Hardy saying, that he had shown him the letter previously to its being sent, and had requested his opinion as to its sentiments; captain Hardy con- curred with captain Douglass in the opin- ion and objects of the communication.— I then remarked to them the particular expression in the letter, which I consi- dered as the language of threat and ad- verted to the circumstance of the words, "immediately annulled" being under- scored. He said that this underscoring must have been done by his clerk, with- out his direction and had escaped his ob- servation; but again assured me upon his honor, that if any expression in the letter wore the appearance of a threat, it was not intended to be so understood.
Captain Douglass next adverted to the conclusion of the letter, in which the al- ternative of peace or war is left to him- self—he said upon this subject, that he had no orders to commit any act of hos- tility, and that there was no man from whose intention or wishes such an object was more remote. That he was anxious to preserve the relations of amity, which had existed between the two govern- ment, and that no act of his should tend to interrupt their harmony, unless he was ordered by his superior to perform such acts, in which case, as an officer, he must do his duty. He repeated, how- ever, that he had at present no such or- ders, nor did he expect to receive such. He stated that he had it in charge gene- rally, to guard his flag, and those under its protection from insult or assault of any kind, and that this, in all situations he must unquestionably do. But that any further measure he was not at pre- sent authorized, nor was it his intention to take. I here stated to him many in- sulting menaces which had been commu- nicated in Norfolk, as coming from him. He positively denied ever having uttered any such—declared if they had been used by any of his officers, that they were unauthorized and disapproved of by him, remarking at the same time, that he hoped all who knew him, would do him the justice to believe, that he was not in the habit of using the language of threat: he here too again referred to all the officers to say, if they had ever heard him at any time, even when speaking confidentially to them, utter such ex- pressions, and they united in declaring that they had not.
A desultory conversation then took place between captain Douglass, the other captains, and myself, which conti- nued nearly an hour, in the course of which many remarks were made, which had no reference to the subject of your letter, or were in any way connected with it: these, sir, I have already commu- nicated to yourself, and to all my fellow citizens, with whom I have conversed upon this subject; but as they are not connected with the subject of your letter, I presume it would be unnecessary again to detail them. In the course of this conversation, I described to them as well as I was able the sentiments which universally prevailed, through the coun- try at this time, the cause from whence it proceeded, and the effects it would produce, provided any effort on their part should be made to oppose the pub- lic resolves, as to intercourse or sup- plies. I explicitly declared that we had as yet received no authority from our go- vernment to proceed to acts of aggression, but that we were authorized, and pre- pared for defence, and for the protection of ourselves and our property; to prove which I placed in the hands of capt. Doug- lass, an extract from governor Cabell, to brigadier general Matthews, which I had made for that purpose: I concluded by warning him again not to send any of his officers or people on shore, for that if he did, the arm of the civil authority, I did not believe, would be able to pro- tect them from the vengeance of an en- raged people; that this might lead to consequences which might possibly be yet averted, and if he was sincere in the sentiments he had expressed, he would be anxious to prevent such results. Capt. Douglass, and all the captains, declared, that they were aware of the present state of the public feelings, and deplored the circumstance which had excited it; that they did not intend to expose any of their people to the resentment of ours, which they could conceive was highly inflamed; that as to supplies they did not want any at present, but when they did, they should not attempt to procure them in a- ny way which would excite the opposi- tion of the citizens of this country.
Upon the subject of intercourse, he did not expect to hold any with the peo- ple of this country, nor was there any occasion for it. He only wished to be permitted freely to communicate with the accredited officers of his govern- ment here, who had been formally re- ceived & recognized by our executive, & whose functions he presumed none but the government had the right to put down. As to the particular manner in which this communication might be carried on, it was a matter quite indiffe- rent to him—He had no objection to that being regulated by ourselves, in any way which is judged proper, and that he would certainly pursue the mode which might be suggested as most agree- able to us, provided the channel of com- munication was kept free and open.— To this I stated, that I had no authority from any person to enter into any en- gagement with him, but that as an indi- vidual I would state, that the letters he had forwarded under cover to you had
been safely delivered, and that there- fore, I presumed any other dispatches of a like kind would be treated in the same way.—But upon this subject, I could only refer him to you and your associ- ates for information.—He then stated that he would to day write an answer to your letter, which he should forward as before, and I left the ship. Doug- lass again repeating the substance of what I have already stated.
From the moment I approached the Bellona to that on which I left her, my treatment from Capt. Douglass and all his officers, was marked by as much at- tention, politeness, and respect, as any gentleman ever received from others.— My particular friend Mr. James Taylor, jun. accompanied me on board the Bri- tish ship, for reasons that will at once suggest themselves to you, when you remember the delicate and embarrassing situation in which I might be placed.— He remained on board the whole time with me, and was a witness to every thing which passed. I have read to him this communication, sir, in order to as- certain if my recollection was correct, and he accords with me in every state- ment here made.
I have forwarded a copy of this letter to the governor of Virginia, and to the Federal Executive, believing that at this time it is the duty of every citizen to keep his government well informed of every thing which may be useful.
I am respectfully, sir, Your most obedient servant, L. W. TAZEWELL. To RICHARD E. LEE, Esq. Mayor of the borough of Norfolk.
His Majesty's ship Bellona, Hamp- ton Roads, 6th July, 1807.
Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th instant, in answer to mine of the preceding day, requesting that the British consul might be restored to his powers.
As every circumstance relative to the above communication was so fully dis- cussed in presence of the gentlemen de- puted by the magistracy of Norfolk, as bearers of your dispatch, I have only in addition to remark, that as far as I am individually concerned, every exertion shall be used that can, consistent with the honor and dignity of the British flag, tend to an amicable termination.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient humble serv't J. E. DOUGLAS. Richard E. Lee, Esq. Mayor of the borough of Norfolk, Virginia.
LONDON, May 24. Rumours of a Battle in Poland. A general battle is rumoured to have at length been fought. At a late hour on Friday evening it was reported that the Russians and Prussians had made a general attack upon the French army.— Others alleged that the attack was begun by the French.
The Russians and Prussians amount- ed to 185,000, of whom 165,000 were Russians. The French force was near 200,000.—But the Russians had a re- serve in Lithuania of 40,000 men more. The battle is rumoured to have been of the most furious and obstinate nature.— It terminated much in the same way as the battle of Eylau—without any deci- sive advantages gained by the French.— Thirty thousand men are said to have been killed and wounded on both sides. The emperor Alexander, the king of Prussia, and Buonaparte, headed their respective armies.
An American vessel from Rotterdam is arrived off Dover, which landed an overseer pilot belonging to that place, a report had reached Rotterdam of a battle having been fought in Poland, which lasted three days, and ended in the total defeat of the French. Similar accounts are said to have prevailed at Flushing.
Such are the rumours which have reached us—No accounts of any battle have been officially received by govern- ment.
MARTINSBURG, July 17. The President has ordered a draft of 100,000 men from the militia of the dif- ferent states, to be held in readiness to march at a moment's warning. The quota this state furnishes is 11,363.
Orders have been issued to hold in read- iness for immediate service, the quota of the militia army called for by the Presi- dent of the United States, from this state. The 28th Brigade furnishes 500 men;
the 23d Regiment give 2 Captains, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Ensigns, and 120 Rank and File.
Lieut. Col. Mayo, of the 33d Regiment, commands the detachment. This gen- tlemen was among the first of the officers who tendered their services in the field, on the late singular and daring outrage.
By a gentleman who left Norfolk on Friday last, we learn that two of the British squadron have left Hampton Roads and were now lying in Lynnhaven Bay.
Gen. Jonathan Dayton set out a few days since for Richmond in Virginia, in order to invite a trial as speedy as possi- ble, upon the charges exhibited against him by the grand jury there. This prompt and voluntary submission, and his own unequivocal assurances, justify the con- viction in the minds of his very numerous friends that his actions and motives have been entirely misunderstood, and that the results of his trial will wipe away every imputation. [N. Y. pap.]
Another well selected and general assortment of GOODS
have been recently received, and are now offered for sale by the subscribers, all of which have been purchased at the best market in the city of Philadelphia for Cash, which, together with the advantageous terms on which they will be disposed, will afford to purchasers an interesting opportunity of furnish- ing themselves with supplies on the most reasonable terms for cash. Among numerous other late purchases, are the following articles, viz:
A handsome assortment of Marseilles waist coating, Plain, Spotted, and Trafalgar Leno Muslins, ditto ditto Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Furniture Calicoes, ditto Tassels, 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 Cordy and Tassels, Ladies' short, and extra Long Silk Gloves, 6-4 Cambric and 3-4 Dimity, complete- ly assorted, Silk & Cotton Chambrey Muslins ditto do. 6-4 and 4-4 Cambric 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 Silk, ditto, Fancy Satin Straw, ditto, A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, White and brown Russia Sheetings, ditto Ticklenburgs, 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 Antietam Iron, com- pletely assorted, Crawley and Blistered Steel. They return their sincere thanks to their friends for past favours, and as- sure them that every thing on their part shall be done to give satisfaction.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, July 17, 1807. N. B. They will offer for sale the House and Lot, occupied by Mr. Levi Price, in which they will give a great bargain. For terms apply to THOMAS C. SMITH.
Doctr. E. Fendall,
Operator on Teeth, RESPECTFULLY informs the La- dies and Gentlemen of Martins- burg and its vicinity, that he intends visiting them some time this month. July 17, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the subscri- ber, by bond, note, or open account, are desired to make immediate payment.—As he is determined to set- tle all his affairs in as short a time as possible, those who neglect this notice, need not expect any longer indulgence. ALEXANDER PORTERFIELD. Martinsburg, July 17, 1807.

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 Thomas 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. Anas 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 streets, 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, currying 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 38, 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 Fishback, 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 Chesnut 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 withers, 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 8 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, 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 jailor 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.
B. WILLIAM BAITY. C. John Clawson. F. Jacob Filman. G. Milechier Grove. H. John S. Hall. K. William Kain. L. Elizabeth Lafferty, Joseph J. Lancaster, Robert Lemmon, Anna Lemmar (Col. Swarengen) M. John Marcham, Nancy Morton, Jacob Mires. O. William Osborn. P. Edward Page. R. Edmond Randal. S. George Stipp, John Stipp, sen, Philip Strider, George Shener, Anthony Sprinkel. T. Jane Thrilfield. W. William Worner, Solomon Williams, Theodorus 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:
A. JACOB ALLSTOLD, Philip Alexander, Christopher Allamong. B. Bell & Cherry 3, James Bowen, Eliza Blackburn, Mason Bennet, Richard Biggs, Walter Baker, William Biggs. C. Jacob Cate, Clerk of Jefferson, Nathan Craghill, William P. Craghill, James Connell, William Cherry. D. Benjamin Deaton, Langheme Dade. E. John Evans. F. William P. Flood, Henry Foulds, Elliott Fishback. G. James Goings, William Gibbs, John Grimes, James H. Gordon, Edward Gantt. H. George Hite, William Hubben, Robert Hite, John Hasy, J. Henderson, John Haynie, James Hite. K. John Kennedy. L. Robert Lucas, General Lee, James Larue, William Lowden, James Lancikus, Lancelot Lee. M. Vincent Moore, Sarah Merchant, Samuel Mendenhall, Robert M'Rinock, 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 2, 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 26th 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 woolen roundabout, linen breeches. The owner is desired to come prove his property and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs. JOHN YOUNG, Jailor. July 10, 1807.
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 Absolem 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.
Fresh Goods NOW OPENING.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their Farming Friends and the Public in general, that they are now opening at their store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town.
A very large and General assortment of Cheap Fresh Goods, of every description which have been purchased uncommonly Cheap at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and will be sold far cheaper than any Goods have been this season. They invite all those wishing to get CHEAP GOODS to call on them. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 19, 1807.
New Goods.
THE subscriber informs his Friends and Customers, that he has just received and is now opening an extensive assortment of
Spring and fancy Goods, purchased in the city of Philadelphia, which he offers at very reduced prices for Cash or Country produce. Also on hand, a quantity of good Rye Whisky, by the barrel or single gallon. ALEXANDER COOPER. Martinsburg, June 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 Crockery, &c. Martinsburg, May 15, 1807.
A MILLER WANTED.
THE subscriber wishes to employ a man of industrious habits and good character, who is well acquainted with the Milling business. STEPHEN SNODGRASS. Back-Creek, 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.