Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-11-06 00:00:00

President Jefferson to Congress.
Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 24 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, November 6, 1807.
[WHOLE No. 440.]
Just finished opening. THE subscribers take this method of informing their friends, customers at a distance, and the public in general, that they have just finished opening, at their Store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town, a great variety of  NEW GOODS, Among which are: Fashionable Gipsy Bonnets—quite new style, Ditto split straw and Leghorn, ditto, White Imperial Willow Sheets, Black do. do. Leghorn do. Gentlemen's imported Beaver-Hats, Country-made do. Morocco and Kid Slippers, Broad white thread Lace, Do. Patent do. Gold and Silver Lace, Do. do. Thread, Spironett, Leno and Cambric Mullins, A great variety of nice Calicoes, Dimities, Do. Linens fine and coarse, A large number of excellent home-made twilled B&G's, Beautiful white and brown home-made Linen, Superfine and coarse Cloths, Blankets and Flannels, CHINA in complete sets, Stone, Tin, Glass and Queens Ware, Bar-Iron, Steel and Castings, Light handy Iron for Smiths, drawn under the tilt-hammer, A new kind of Cutting Knives, (the best ever offered for sale in this country) they cut straw with uncommon facility, Prime Soak, Upper and Harness Leather, Mens' strong Shoes, A large supply of fresh Medicines, Paints, Brushes and Oil, Fresh TEAS, Liquors and Groceries of all kinds, Wrought and cut Nails of all sizes, Also, a large quantity of well-seasoned Pine, Oak, Poplar and Walnut Plank, fit for immediate use. All which they are selling very CHEAP.  JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, Sept. 23, 1807.
P.S. They particularly request all those indebted to them, in any manner, to call and pay their respective balances before the 1st of November next.—They will receive Flour, Wheat, Rye, Oats and Flax-Seed, in payment, or barter.—The necessity of punctuality must be obvious to every reflecting mind.—Those who do not attend to this notice, must expect legal measures will be taken to compel payment, without respect to persons.  J. & J. LANE.
THEODORE MEMENGER is authorised to settle the accounts of Doctor Edward Conrad, late of this place—Those indebted will oblige by paying the amount of their accounts—Suits will be instituted against such as do not shew a disposition to settle. Martinsburg, September 25, 1807.
NOTICE. ON the 15th of October, 1805, I declined the Mercantile business, I then flattered myself that long before this, it would be in my power to collect all my debts, but so it is, there is yet very considerable debts due to me, I now for the last time request every person indebted to me in any manner whatever, to make payment before the first day of November next, as suits will positively be brought against all those who fail to make payment, on, or before that time.  JAMES CAMPBELL. Sept. 25, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Absalom Miller , deceased, by bond, note or book account, are requested to make immediate payment; and those having claims against said estate, are desired to bring them in, properly attested, for settlement.  WILLIAM B. KING, Admr. Mill-Creek, October 3, 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 comprize the following 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, Cambric Dimities, assorted, Elegant Tabby Velvets and Trafalgar Vest-Shapes, Cotton Laces, assorted, Soak and Upper Leather, &c. &c. His assortment is now very complete. Martinsburg, October 16, 1807.
TO LET, A VERY convenient Store House, with accommodations for a small family, situate near the subscriber's Mills, in a populous and wealthy settlement. This house was formerly occupied by the subscriber as a store, and latterly by Mr. John Campbell. The person renting may calculate on a considerable business.  GEORGE NEWKIRK. Berkeley County, October 16, 1807.
NOTICE. THE notes that were given at the sale of the property of Mary Orrick, deceased, in December last, are now due, and are in the hands of Charles Orrick, one of the administrators of said estate—all those concerned are desired to make payment, as but a short indulgence can be given—all who have claims against said estate, are desired to bring them forward for settlement.  NICHOLAS ORRICK, } Adm's.  CHARLES ORRICK, } October 15, 1807.
JOHN TIMMONS,  Wheel-Right, Living on the Main-street, Martinsburg, in the house of Nicholas Choppert, formerly occupied as a poor-house. RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that he is now furnished with every article necessary for carrying on the Wheel and Reel making business—Also Wollen and Cotton Wheels.—He hopes to give satisfaction to every person who may please to favour him with their custom. October 16, 1807.
CAME to the plantation of James Surode, dec'd, on the 15th of July last, a red sorrel horse colt, with a small star, supposed to be one year old last spring, appraised to sixteen dollars.—The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away.  CHRISTOPHER PARROTT. October 9, 1807.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of Edward Watkins, deceased, 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 security for the purchase money, before any property will be delivered.  WILLIAM PENDLETON, Ex'r. Berkeley County, Virginia. July 31, 1807.
FOR SALE, A set of Dobson's edition of the Encyclopaedia. Apply to the Printer.
A List of letters remaining in the Post-Office in Charles-Town, which if not taken up on or before the first day of January next, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
 A. THOMAS ATWELL, Christopher Allemon, Thomas Austin.  B. Bell and Cherry, Jesse Brown, Matthew Baylor, Michael Blue, William Bennet, Gwynn Baylor, Mason Bennet, Samuel Bond, John Bell. 2.  C. John Clarke, S. Creer, Robert Carter, Jacob Cetro, Giles Cooke, William Clarke, Alexander Calawel, William P. Craghill, Sally Conklen.  D. James Duke, John Dixon, Sally Dode, L. Dade, B. Denton, William Daugherty, R. Duffield.  E. Abraham Eversole.  F. Ferdinand Fairfax, Alexander Few, Thomas Flagg, Wm. P. Flood, G. John Griggs, Samuel Griffith, T. Glascock, R. Gregory, Henry Garmheart, William Gibbs, 2 letters.  H. Adam S. Henshaw, John Hinkle, James Hite, Jeremiah Harris, Richard Hardesty, William Harding, William W. Hite, 4 letters.  J. Mary Johnston.  K. Thos. Kidwell, Samuel King.  L. T. Lee 3, Laurence Lewis, Thomas Likens.  M. William M'Clellen, Thomas M'Clanahan, Mary Moore, Richard M'Sherry, Thomas M'Makin, Absalom Mellen, Vincent Moore 2, Jesse Moore 3, Jacob H. Manning.  N. North & Smallwood, Geo: North, John Noel 2, Mary Newton.  O. David Oglevie, John D. Orr.  P. John Palmer, James F. Perry, Leman Payne.  R. Matthew Ransone, Eliza Riley, John Rausburgh, Sarah Robinson, Thomas Riley.  S. Miss M. Strother, Smith Slaughter, Caty Shew, John Saunders 2, Robert Shirley, Martin Spencer, Geo: Stipp, F. Sween, Samuel Sweeney, James Shirley, George Short, Catherine Spangler.  W. Beverly Whiting, Hannah Whiting, Richard Williams, Francis Whiting, Andrew Woods, Thomas Whiting 2, C. Willis 2 letters.  JOHN HUMPHREYS, P.M. October 9, 1807.
A List of letters in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, on the last day of September, which will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters, if not taken up before the first day of January, 1808.
 B. EDWARD BENNETT, John Buckles, William Baty, Alexander M'Briaco, Susannah Brooks.  C. William Chapline, John Clawsone 2, Benjamin Commagys.  E. William Eaty.  F. James Foreman, John Foylez.  G. Hezekiah Griffin, Jacob Grove.  H. Barbary Hoot, George Hardman.  I. David Jaratt, Jonathan Ingram.  L. Joseph J. Lancaster, Capt. William Lemon, Robert Lowry, John Leggit.  M. Mary Mercer, John Michal, Christopher Mosser, Daniel Massee.  P. Thomas Perry.  R. John Robinson.  S. John Snider, Stephen Stally, Philip Schoppert, Rebecca Shell or Rebecca Shaw, Stephen Shaw.  W. Adrian Winecoop, Andrew Waggener.  JAMES BROWN, P.M. October 9, 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 8, 1807.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
THE partnership of Horton & Clark was dissolved on the 6th April, by mutual consent; all those indebted to the said Firm, are requested to make immediate payment to James Horton, who is duly authorised to settle the business of said Firm.  JAMES HORTON,  JOHN CLARK.
JAMES HORTON, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that having taken Dr. J. M. Read into partnership, the Grocery and Flour business will in future be conducted under the Firm of Horton & Read, at the old stand, No. 9, Howard street, next door to Hussey's Tavern, where they have on hand, and intend keeping a general assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS, which they will sell at the most reduced prices, for cash, or in barter for all kinds of Country Produce.  JAMES HORTON,  JOHN M. READ. Baltimore, August 7, 1807.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Martinsburg, on Friday the 2d inst. an apprentice boy to the weaving business, named Matthew Francis, bound by the County Court of Berkeley, he is rather stout made, of a dark complexion, and about nineteen years of age; he took with him a variety of clothing, not particularly recollected. I will give six cents reward, but no thanks, for returning said runaway.  HENRY PULSGROVE. October 9, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber intending to leave this country by the 21st inst. requests all persons indebted to him, by bond, note, or book account, to pay off their respective dues by that time—Those who neglect this notice, need not expect any longer indulgence.  ALEXANDER PORTERFIELD. October 9, 1807.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
ESCAPED by breaking through the wall of the jail of Berkeley county, a certain George Hebler alias Joseph Kesler, who was found guilty by an examining Court of horse stealing, he is a Getman, in appearance soft or silly, but a great villain, about thirty five years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high, dark hair and of a pale countenance, he has been sick in prison, had on and took with him a crossbarred coat and striped pantaloon of home-made cotton, and cloth clothes of a lead colour. Also a certain Isaac Compton, who was found guilty of burglary, he is about thirty years of age, five feet ten or eleven inches high, a fair complexion, his eyes rather white and staring, stout made, is a smart active man, had on a light coloured cloth coat, and linen or tow trousers. Any person or persons who apprehends and returns either of the said runaways to the said jail again, shall receive twenty five dollars, or the above reward for both, paid by me.  MOSES COLLINS, Jailor. Martinsburg, September 4, 1807.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has again commenced business at his OLD STAND, the corner of Queen and Burke Streets, where he has opened and ready for sale, a general assortment of
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for Cash or Country Produce, or on a short credit to punctilious customers.  JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, September 11, 1807.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On Monday the 26th ult. the day on which Congress were proclaimed to convene, the Senate and House of Representatives each formed a quorum. General Varnum has been chosen Speaker; and P. Magruder, Esq. elected Clerk to the House.
Committees were appointed as usual to wait on the President, to inform him of their organization, when the executive communicated the following
MESSAGE.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
Circumstances, fellow-citizens, which seriously threatened the peace of our country have made it a duty to convene you at an earlier period than usual. The love of peace so much cherished in the bosom of our citizens, which has so long guided the proceedings of their public councils, and induced forbearance under so many wrongs, may not ensure our continuance in the quiet pursuits of industry. The many injuries and depredations committed on our commerce and navigation upon the high seas for years past, the successive innovations on those principles of public law which have been established by the reason and usage of nations as the rule of their intercourse, and the umpire and security of their rights and peace, and all the circumstances which induced the extraordinary mission to London, are already known to you. The instructions given to our ministers were framed in the sincerest spirit of amity and moderation. They accordingly proceeded, in conformity therewith, to propose arrangements which might embrace and settle all the points in difference between us; which might bring us to a mutual understanding on our neutral and national rights, and provide for a commercial intercourse on conditions of some equality. After long and fruitless endeavors to effect the purposes of their mission, and to obtain arrangements within the limits of their instructions, they concluded to sign such as could be obtained, and to send them for consideration: candidly declaring to the other negotiators, at the same time, that they were acting against their instructions, and that their government therefore could not be pledged for ratification. Some of the articles proposed might have been admitted on a principle of compromise, but others were too highly disadvantageous; and no sufficient provisions were made against collisions which were constantly endangering the peace of the two nations. The question therefore whether a treaty should be accepted in that form could have admitted but of one decision, even had no declarations of the other party impaired our confidence in it. Still anxious not to close the door against friendly adjustment, new modifications were framed, and further concessions authorized than could before have been supposed necessary; and our ministers were instructed to resume their negotiations on these grounds.
On this new reference to amicable discussion we were reposing in confidence, when on the twenty-second day of June last, by a formal order from a British admiral, the frigate Chesapeake, leaving her port for a distant service, was attacked by one of those vessels which had been lying in our harbors under the indulgences of hospitality, was disabled from proceeding, had several of her crew killed, and four taken away. On this outrage no commentaries are necessary. Its character has been pronounced by the indignant voice of our citizens with an emphasis and unanimity never exceeded. I immediately by proclamation, interdicted our harbors and waters to all British armed vessels, forbade intercourse with them, and uncertain how far hostilities were intended, and the town of Norfolk indeed being threatened with immediate attack, a sufficient force was ordered for the protection of that place, and such other preparations commenced and pursued as the prospect rendered proper. An armed vessel of the United States was dispatched with instructions to our ministers at London, to call on that government for the satisfaction and security required by the outrage. A very short interval ought now to bring the answer which shall be communicated to you as soon as received: they also, or as soon after as the public interests shall be found to admit, the unratified treaty and proceedings relative to it shall be made known to you.
The aggression, thus begun, has been continued on the part of the British commanders, by remaining within our waters in defiance of the authority of the country, by habitual violations of its jurisdiction, and at length by putting to death one of the persons whom they had forcibly taken from on board the Chesapeake. The aggravations necessarily lead to the policy either of never admitting an armed vessel into our harbors or of maintaining in every harbor such an armed force as may constrain obedience to the laws, and protect the lives and property of our citizens against their armed guests. But the existence of such a standing force, and its inconsistency with our principles, dispense with those courtesies which would necessarily call for it, and leave us equally free to exclude the navy, as we are the army of a foreign power, from entering our limits.
To former violations of maritime rights, another is now added of very extensive effect. The government of that nation has issued an order interdicting all trade by neutrals between ports not in amity with them. And being now at war with nearly every nation on the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas, our vessels are required to sacrifice more cargoes at the first port they touch, or to return home without the benefit of going to any other market. Under this new law of the ocean, our trade on the Mediterranean has been swept away by seizures and condemnations, and that in other seas is threatened with the same fate.
Our differences with Spain remain still unsettled: no measure having been taken on her part, since my last communications to Congress, to bring them to a close. But under a state of things which may favor reconsideration, they have been recently pressed, and an expectation is entertained that they may soon be brought to an issue of some sort. With their subjects on our borders, no new collisions have taken place; nor seem immediately to be apprehended. To our former grounds of complaint has been added a very serious one, as you will see by the decree, a copy of which is now communicated. Whether this decree, which professes to be conformable to that of the French government of November 21, 1806, heretofore communicated to Congress, will also be conformable as that in its construction and application, in relation to the United States, had not been ascertained at the date of our last communications. These however, gave reason to expect such a conformity.
With the other nations of Europe our harmony has been uninterrupted, and commerce and friendly intercourse have been maintained on their usual footing.
Our peace with the several states on the coast of Barbary appears firm as at any former period, and likely to continue as that of any other nation.
Among our Indian neighbors in the north western quarter, some fermentation was observed soon after the late occurrences threatening the continuance of our peace. Messages were said to be interchanged, and tokens to be passing which usually denote a state of restlessness among them, and the character of the agitators pointed to the sources of excitement. Measures were immediately taken for providing against that danger: instructions were given to require explanations, and, with assurances of our continued friendship, to admonish the tribes to remain quiet at home, taking no part in quarrels not belonging to them. As far as we are yet informed, the tribes in our vicinity, who are most advanced in the pursuits of industry, are sincerely disposed to adhere to their friendship with us, and to their peace with all others. While those more remote do not present appearance sufficiently quiet to justify the intermission of military precaution on our part.
The great tribe on our south western quarter, much advanced beyond the others in agriculture and household arts appear tranquil and identifying their views with ours, in proportion to their advancements. With the whole of these people, in every quarter, I shall continue to inculcate peace and friendship with all their neighbors, and perseverance in those occupations and pursuits which will best promote their own well-being.
The appropriations of the last session, for the defence of our sea-port towns and harbours, were made under expectation that a continuance of our peace would permit us to proceed in that work according to our convenience. It has been thought better to apply the sums then given towards the defence of New-York, Charleston, and New Orleans chiefly, as most open and most likely first to need protection; and to leave places less im-
mediate in order to the provisions of the present session.
The gun-boats too already provided have, on a like principle, been chiefly assigned to New-York, New Orleans and the Chesapeake. Whether our moveable force on the water, so material in aid of the defensive works on the land, should be augmented in this or any other form, is left to the wisdom of the legislature. For the purpose of manning these vessels, in sudden attacks on our harbors, it is a matter for consideration whether the seamen of the United States may not justly be formed into a special militia to be called on for tours of duty in defence of the harbours where they shall happen to be; the ordinary militia of the place furnishing that portion which may consist of landsmen.
The moment our peace was threatened, I deemed it indispensable to secure a greater provision of those articles of military stores with which our magazines were not sufficiently furnished. To have awaited a previous and special sanction by law, would have lost occasions which might not be received. I did not hesitate therefore to authorise engagements for such supplements to our existing stock as would render it adequate to the emergencies threatening us; and I trust that the Legislature feeling the same anxiety for the safety of our country, so materially advanced by the precaution, will approve when done, that they would have seen so important to be done, if then assembled. Expenses, also unprovided for, arose out of the necessity of calling all our gun-boats into actual service for the defence of our harbors, of all which accounts will be laid before you.
Whether a regular army is to be raised, and to what extent, must depend on the information so shortly expected. In the mean time I have called on the States for quotas of Militia, to be in readiness for present defence; and have moreover encouraged the acceptance of Volunteers, and I am happy to inform you that these have offered themselves with great alacrity in every part of the union. They are ordered to be organized, and ready at a moment's warning, to proceed on any service to which they may be called, and every preparation within the Executive powers has been made to ensure us the benefit of early exertions.
I informed Congress, at their last session, of the enterprises against the public peace, which were believed to be in preparation by Aaron Burr and his associates, and of the measures taken to defeat them, and to bring the offenders to justice. Their enterprises were happily defeated, by the patriotic exertions of the militia, whenever called into action, by the fidelity of the army, and energy of the Commander in Chief, in promptly arranging the difficulties presenting themselves on the Sabine, repairing to meet those arising on the Mississippi, and dissipating before their explosion plots engendering there: I shall think it my duty to lay before you the proceedings, and the evidence publicly exhibited on the arraignment of the principal offenders before the Circuit Court of Virginia. You will be enabled to judge whether the defect was in the testimony, in the law, or in the administration of the law; and wherever it shall be found the Legislature alone can apply or originate the remedy. The framers of our constitution certainly supposed they had guarded, as well their government against destruction by treason, as their citizens against oppression, under pretence of it; and if these ends are not attained, it is of importance to enquire by what means, more effectual, they may be secured.
The accounts of the receipts of revenue during the year ending on the thirtieth day of September last, being not yet made up, a correct statement will be hereafter transmitted from the Treasury. In the mean time it is ascertained that the receipts have amounted to near sixteen millions of dollars; which with the five millions and an half in the treasury at the beginning of the year have enabled us, after meeting the current demands and interest incurred, to pay more than four millions of the principal of our funded debt. These payments with those of the preceding five and a half years, have extinguished of the funded debt twenty-five millions and a half of dollars, being the whole which could be paid or purchased within the limits of the law, and of our contracts, and have left us in the treasury eight millions and a half of dollars. A portion of this sum may be considered as a commencement of accumulation of the surpluses of revenue, which, after paying the instalments of debt, as they shall become payable, will remain without any specific object. It may partly indeed be applied towards completing the defence of the exposed points of our
country, on such a scale as shall be adapted to our principles and circumstances. This object is doubtless among the first entitled to attention, in such a state of our finances, and it is one which, whether we have peace or war, will provide security where it is due. Whether what shall remain of this, with the future surpluses, may be usefully applied to purposes already authorised, or more usefully to others requiring new authorities, or how otherwise they shall be disposed of, are questions calling for the notice of Congress: unless indeed they shall be superseded by a change in our public relations, now awaiting the determination of others. Whatever be that determination, it is a great consolation that it will become known at a moment when the supreme council of the nation is assembled at its post, and ready to give the aids of its wisdom and authority to whatever course the good of our country shall then call us to pursue.
Matters of minor importance will be the subjects of future communications; and nothing shall be wanting on my part which may give information or dispatch to the proceedings of the Legislature in the exercise of their high duties, and at the moment so interesting to the public welfare.
TH: JEFFERSON. Tuesday, October 27, 1807.
OCTOBER 29.
A communication was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing an account of the extra expenses incurred in the Navy Department, since the 22d day of June last, for the year 1807, which was ordered to be printed.
The Secretary adds, that the general estimates will be ready in the course of the next week. The general heads of this report of extra expenditure are as follows:
   For ordnance and military fortifications, $10,554 60   For repairs of vessels, 351,896 72   Provisions, 31,468 15   Marine corps, 29,902 82   Pay of 1100 extra seamen, boys, petty officers, &c. 74,754 25   Timber for 73 gun-boats, 87,500 00   $568,076 54  
A letter from N. P. Van Zandt, late principal clerk in the clerk's office of the house of Representatives, together with a report of his proceedings under a resolution of the house of the third of March last, on the subjects of fuel, printing, stationary &c. were read, and referred to the committee of accounts.
A letter from the President of the Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives of New-York, together with a number of resolutions of the legislature of that state, on the subject of fortifying the port and harbor of New-York, were read, and ordered to be printed.
A resolution to the following effect was offered by Mr. Rhea of Tennessee, and adopted.
Resolved, That the committee on public lands be instructed to enquire into the expediency of laying off the public lands in the territory of Louisiana, to which the Indian title has been extinguished, including all the settlements in said territory, into whole and half quarter sections; and that they be farther directed to enquire into the expediency of granting one quarter section to free male persons residing thereon, or to those who may, within five years, make certain improvements thereon.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the state of the Union, Mr. Basset in the chair.
Mr. Dawson offered the following resolutions.
1. Resolved, That so much of the President's message as relates to the aggression of any foreign vessels within our ports, and to any violation of our jurisdiction, be referred to a select committee.
2. Resolved, That so much of the President's message as refers to any violation of our Maritime rights, and to impositions on, or interdicted of our neutral trade be referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
3. Resolved, That so much of the President's message as relates to our intercourse with the Indian tribes, be referred to a select committee.
4. Resolved, That so much of the President's message as relates to the military and naval establishments of the United States be referred to a select committee.
5. Resolved, That so much of the President's message as relates to finance, be referred to the committee of ways and means.

6. Resolved, That so much of the President's message as relates to enter- prizes against the public peace, and to the means of preventing the same, and for the punishment of their Authors, be referred to a select committee.
Upon the first resolution being read from the chair, Mr. Quincy observed— that it embraced questions not connected with each other, and which embraced too wide a ground to be referred to one com- mittee. The President's message, if he understood it, spoke principally of one specific outrage, committed by the armed vessels of a particular nation; and that the other circumstances mentioned were rather quoted as matters of aggra- vation, than forming in themselves a dis- tinct ground of complaint. Would it not, therefore be better to refer this par- ticular transaction, with all its attendant circumstances to a select committee, and not burden them with enquiries upon other points? He thought it would; and should therefore move for an amend- ment. Should he find a second, he would state a few reasons for his pre- ference of this course, to that chosen by the mover of the resolution.
Mr. Quincy then offered the following amendment to the first resolution.
Resolved, That so much of the Presi- dent's message as relates to the attack upon the Chesapeake, be referred to a select committee; and that such com- mittee be constituted to enquire into the circumstances of that attack—the causes assigned for it, and the manner in which it was repelled.
The motion for the amendment being seconded.
Mr. Quincy proceeded to observe that he would briefly state some of the rea- sons which induced him to wish that the amendment he had offered might pre- vail. This transaction formed the most prominent feature in the president's message. It also formed the most promi- nent subject of the public mind. It has occasioned an unusual degree of public irritation, and it will be expected of this house to pursue such mode of inquiry as should most directly lead to a complete development of the transaction. He thought the best way to effect this pur- pose, was to make it a special subject of reference to a select committee, and not distract their attention by coupling it with others, with which it had no con- nection. He would not leave the com- mittee to exercise an uncontrolled dis- cretion; but would particularly desig- nate the points to which they should direct their enquiries. Hence the latter part of the amendment. This was a subject in which the national honor was deeply involved, and it ought specially to be enquired into.
Mr. Elliot enquired whether the mo- tion of the gentleman was in order. The chairman decided that it was.
Mr. Alston knew not the object of the gentleman whether it was to justify the British government, or to justify our own. Could not a committee appointed under the original resolution report as fully and satisfactorily on the particular transaction to which the gentlemen from Massachusetts alluded, as though they had been appointed for that particular purpose? Besides, would it not be pre- mature to adopt the gentleman's resolu- tion at this time, before any answer was received to those demands of explanati- on which our ministers had been in- structed to make? He thought it would, and therefore hoped the amendment would not prevail.
Mr. Quincy.—The gentleman from North Carolina wishes to know my ob- ject. I will give him an explicit answer. It is to have the whole detail of this transaction fairly laid before us. He asks whether I mean to justify the Bri- tish government. Is this a fair question? is it honourable? My object is to ob- tain the facts, and when obtained, I shall meet the question with as much firmness, and with sentiments as purely American as that gentleman. How are we to gain a knowledge of the facts in this case? Is it not by inquiry? Surely it is. This question cannot affect our negotiations abroad. The object is not that this house should now express an opinion on the subject. It is merely to put it into a chain of investigation. Is it not a matter worth enquiring into, to know whether we had done any thing on our part to provoke (I will not say excuse) the at- tack? It appears to me to be so. It is not merely a question between us and England. It is also a question between us and France; for France too, if I am rightly informed, has loudly complained of our taking her deserters. It is also of importance to know in what manner the attack was repelled; for this is a sub- ject in which the national honour is deep-
ly interested, and no time should be lost in ascertaining the facts connected with it.
Mr. Elliot felt equally anxious with the gentleman from Massachusetts to see a full statement of all the circum- stances connected with the attack on the Chesapeake; but, for this purpose he preferred the original resolution to that which is now offered. He had no inten- tion of appealing from the decision of the chair; but he remained of the same opinion that he was when he made the enquiry relative to the point of order— that the present motion was not perfectly regular. The chairman, however, hav- ing decided differently, he should sub- mit. He hoped the mover of the a- mendment would agree to make a small alteration, and in place of the word "re- pelled" insert the word received—for every one knew the attack was not re- pelled at all.
Mr. Smith made some observations, which as we could not hear, we will not notice Mr. Quincy's reply to them.
The question was taken on the amend- ment and lost. It was then put on each of the original resolutions, and carried.
The committee rose—their report was immediately taken up by the house, and adopted, without opposition.
Mr. Thomas, of New-York, offered the following resolution, which was a- dopted.
Resolved, That a committee be ap- pointed to enquire whether any, and what alterations are necessary to be made in the acts establishing post-offices and post-roads within the United States; and that such committees have leave to re- port by bill or otherwise.
The following resolution was offered and adopted.
Resolved, That this house will, at 12 o'clock to-morrow, proceed by ballot, to the appointment of a Chaplain on their part.
Adjourned till to-morrow, 11 o'clock.
PHILADELPHIA, November 1. Yesterday arrived the ship Neptune, captain Jeffries 60 days from Petersburg. On the 4th of September she stopped at Elsinour, and said after a thence the 5th. this place she was in the hands of the Danes, who, in duty at the castle though they supposed should Copenhagen fall, they should be obliged to submit also. Here he learnt that Copenhagen still held out, and was determined to do so to the last extremity. That the Bri- tish had opened their batteries for eight or ten days previous to their being there. That they cannonaded but little, there was but little firing in the day, but thro' the night they kept up a continual bom- bardment, that they had several times set the town of Copenhagen on fire, which was as often extinguished, that the night before he sailed, being that of the 4th, the British had again set the town on fire which seemed to burn furiously, as long as captain J. was in sight. In the sound he saw above 400 sail of ves- sels, viz. men of war, transports and ves- sels detained by the British— He did not understand that the British had made any attempt on Copenhagen by sea, but depended altogether on their land troops. One British frigate ap- proaching too near to the Crown Batte- ries was obliged to surrender to the Danes.
MARTINSBURG, November 6.
MARRIED, Mr. William Lyng, Merchant, of this town, to Miss Susan Stewart, of Alexandria.
Also, Mr. Henry Duckwatt, to Miss Rosanna Lingenfelter, both of this coun- ty.
The Washington Federalist in review- ing the President's Message, among other remarks, has the following:
In noticing the "enterprises against the public peace," which there was rea- son to suspect Aaron Burr and his as- sociates of carrying on, the President travels a good distance out of that way which not only delicacy, but justice would prescribe to him, in order to pay a compliment to one individual whose character, to say the least of it, is not above suspicion, and to make an insidi- ous thrust at another, whose situation, as the head of one branch of our govern- ment ought to shield him from public reprehension of the head of another.—If there has been a defect in the adminis- tration of the law in consequence of which, as the President plainly hints, Aaron Burr has escaped merited punish- ment, he ought to know that it is not to him belonging the power of either accusing,
trying, or punishing the court or any of its members. If the Judges who presided on that occasion, have been guilty of corrupt practices, or any dereliction of duty, there is a constitutional mode pointed out for their trial. To that tri- bunal then let the case be left; but let not as individual of the government, who has no more right to meddle in the mat- ter than the Grand Turk, be countenanced in thus indirectly holding up indivi- duals, who have rendered themselves obnoxious by their talents and their firm- ness, as fit objects for legislative ven- geance.
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.
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 satisfaction to every person who may please to favour him with their custom.
GEORGE HAM. Martinsburg, November 6, 1807.
SIX DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen from the sub- scriber's place, in Allegany Coun- ty, Maryland, near Bedinger's old mill, a BLACK MARE, with a star in her forehead, and her right hind foot white, the same foot something thicker than the other, is six years old and about fourteen hands high, is a natural trotter, has been constantly used to the saddle and rides remarkably well.—She was raised by John Bell near Smithfield, and lately belonged to George Little of Mar- tinsburg, and she is supposed to be somewhere in Berkeley County. I will give the above reward to any person who will take up said mare, and give me in- formation thereof, so that I get her again. If stolen, I will give twenty dollars re- ward, in case the mare is restored and the thief convicted.
JOHN FINCKBONE. November 6, 1807.
WEAVING
Done and executed, by G. W. Bond, at John Bond's residence, in Martinsburg. November 6, 1807.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton
R A G S, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
Public Sale.
BY virtue of a deed of trust, executed by Ephraim Lowman to Philip P. Wilson, Esq. and the subscriber, for the purpose of securing and indemnifying John Robinson, one of the deputy she- riffs of Berkeley County, who became liable to pay a considerable sum of mo- ney for said Lowman, in consequence of indulgencies extended by said Robinson to said Lowman, and for the purpose of raising the amount which said Robinson is liable to pay for said Lowman, as ex- pressed in said deed, and the cost and charges of carrying said trust into effect, will be exposed to public sale, for ready money, on the 2d of December next, at twelve o'clock, on the premises, sev- eral Tracts of LAND lying and being in the County of Berkeley, on the waters of Sleepy Creek, about eight miles from Bath, and two miles from the river Pot- omack; on one of said Tracts of Land, I am informed, there is an excellent Saw Mill, a Grist and Merchant Mill, three Dwelling Houses and other conven- ient buildings. The several Tracts I am informed are adjoining each other, and contain in the whole upwards of six hundred acres, more than one half thereof is well timbered, and convenient to the Saw Mill; about eighty acres of the Land is cleared; there are several good springs on said Land. The situation of the Saw Mill is supposed to be equal to any in this country; all plank, &c. saw- ed at the Mill, can be taken from thence to the City of Washington, &c. by water. Mr. Lowman, who lives on the premi- ses, will shew the same to any person or persons wishing to purchase, who may call on him before the day of sale.
ELISHA BOYD, Surviving Trustee. November 6, 1807.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold on Thursday the 19th instant, at the house of the sub- scriber, on the road leading from Charles Town to Harper's Ferry, a number of horses, cattle, sheep, and one valuable young stud horse. A reasonable credit will be given, by giving bond with ap- proved security. The sale will begin at 10 o'clock, where due attendance will be given by
JACOB ALLSTAT. Nov. 6, 1807.
WILL be sold on the 7th day of De- cember next, at the house of the subscriber, one waggon, four horses and gears, by virtue of a deed of trust, exe- cuted by Jacob Lanceskos to the sub- scriber, to secure the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars, to a certain Samuel Harris, or so much thereof as may be necessary to raise the sum of seven hun- dred and fifty dollars. Terms of sale to be cash, where a good and sufficient con- veyance will be given, by
JACOB ALLSTAT, Trustee. Nov. 6, 1807.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public auction, on the 1st day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of Absolom Miller, deceased, in Berkeley County, a large stock of Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, with a large variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, a quantity of Wheat, Rye and Corn, a great variety of Farm- ing Utensils, a number of Books, &c. Nine months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. Due at- tendence will be given by
WILLIAM B. KING, Admr. November 6, 1807.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold on Friday the 20th instant, at the plantation whereon the subscriber now lives, one mile from Opeckon Bridge, near Hess's Mill, in sight of the road leading from thence to Shepherd's Town. Horses of almost e- very description, Cows, fat Hogs, a Waggon, Household and Kitchen furni- ture, and some farming utensils. Nine months credit will be allowed, by the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Also, the plantation will be offered for sale on that day, and if sold there will be grain in the ground for sale; land conditions will be made known on the day of sale. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock.
JOSEPH VAN MATRE, November 6, 1807.

THE subscriber returns his most grateful thanks to the inhabitants of this town and its vicinity, for the generous support he has heretofore received, and earnestly solicits a continuance of the same.—He intends opening his
NIGHT SCHOOL
on Monday evening next, (the 2d Nov.) in which School will be taught Spelling, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, at one dollar and seventy five cents per quarter for each scholar: Hours of attendance from 6 o'clock until half after 9. Young gentlemen wishing to become acquainted with the practical parts of the Mathematics, or the above branches, will meet with due attendance from the public's very humble servant,
JAMES MAXWELL. Martinsburg, October 30, 1807.
NOTICE.
THOSE who made purchases at the late sale of the property of William Burns, sen. deceased, and gave their notes for the same, are hereby informed that those notes will become due on the 30th instant, by which time it is hoped they will be discharged, as it will not be in my power to give indulgence.
JOHN BURNS, Acting Exr. October 29, 1807.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Franceway, deceased, by bond, note, or book account, are requested to come forward immediately and make payment, as it will be out of my power to give any longer indulgence. Those having claims against said estate, are desired to exhibit them properly attested, for settlement.
JOSEPH FRANCEWAY, Acting administrator. October 30, 1807.
MARTINSBURG RACES.
WILL be run for over a handsome course near this town, on Wednesday the 11th of November next, a purse of forty dollars, free for any horse mare or gelding, three miles to the heat and repeat. On Thursday the 12th, over the same ground, a purse of twenty dollars, free as above, two miles to the heat and repeat, the winning horse excepted.—and on Friday the 13th, a handsome Sweepstake, one mile and repeat, free as before, the winning horses the two preceding days excepted.
Entrance one shilling in the pound—Horses to be entered the day preceding each race, or double at the post—Four horses to start each day, or no race.
Toll for entrance on the race field will be demanded from all who are not subscribers to the purse.
DAVID COONS, Manager. Martinsburg, October 23, 1807.
N. B. The above race will be conducted agreeable to the rules of the jockey club at the City of Washington.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public auction, on Tuesday the 10th of November next, if fair, or the next fair day, at the late dwelling house of William M c Connel, deceased, on Mill-Creek, a large stock of HORSES, CATTLE, HOGS and SHEEP, with a large variety of Household Furniture and Farming Utensils, two Waggons, two Stills and Tubs, &c. Nine months credit will be given, on bonds with approved security, due attendance will be given, by
ABRAHAM M c CONNEL, Ex r . October 23, 1807.
For Sale,
A pair of large, handsome and well broke
OXEN,
JOHN B. CRAGHILL. Oct. 23, 1807.
REES' CYCLOPEDIA to No. 9, inclusive, is received at this Office: Subscribers are requested to lift them immediately.
Messrs. Wm. M c Cartt and Edward Berson, sen. & Sons,
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on Saturday the 21st November next, at the house of Edmund Graham, inn-keeper in Martinsburg, I shall take the depositions of sundry witnesses, which I shall offer as evidence on the hearing of a suit in Chancery, in the County Court of Berkeley, wherein I am complainant, and you are defendants.
EPHRAIM LOWMAN. 23d October, 1807.
A GENERAL Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor for the County of Jefferson, will be held at the Poor-House in Charles-Town, on Saturday the 14th of November next. All persons concerned are desired to attend.
JOHN KEARSLEY, P.O.P. October 23, 1807.
SHEPHERD'S-TOWN RACES.
WILL be run for over a handsome course near Shepherd's Town, on Wednesday the 4th day of next month, a purse of Sixty Dollars, free for any horse, mare or gelding, three miles to the heat and repeat. Subject to the rules of racing. On Thursday the 5th day of the same month, will be run for over the same course, a sweepstake of Twenty-five Dollars, one mile and repeat. Subject to the same rules. And on Friday will be run for over the same course, a purse of Forty Dollars, two miles and repeat. Subject to the same rules and free as above, the winning horse the preceding days excepted, four horses to start each day or no race. One shilling in the pound entrance to be paid to the Managers on the preceding evening, or double at the poll. No person will be permitted to erect a booth, or sell any kind of liquors on the ground, except such as pay into the hands of the Managers ten dollars towards the race.
ROBERT RUSSELL, } M c s. DANIEL STALEY, } October 23, 1807.
Stoway Mare.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation, near Smithfield, Jefferson County, about the latter end of July last, a roan Mare about fourteen hands high, three years old last spring, no brand, one of her jaws is much longer than the other, she was appraised to thirty dollars. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take her away.
JACOB CRAMPTON. September 18, 1807.
Stray Horse
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber's plantation, near Martinsburg, on Sunday night the 13th instant, a bright bay HORSE, with a dark mane and tail, one of his hind feet supposed to be white, and has a blaze in his face, is about fifteen hands high, and was eight years old last spring, has been drove in a waggon, and his shoulders are hurt with the collar; trots naturally and was shod all round: Five dollars will be given for returning said Horse, if strayed; or if stolen, and the thief convicted, fifteen dollars.
HUGH V. PATTERSON. Sept. 18, 1807.
FOR SALE,
THE House and Lot in which Zachariah Moles now lives, situated in the main street, Martinsburg, nearly opposite to Mr. Cooper's store.—The House is two stories high, with three rooms on the lower floor, with a large Kitchen, communicating with the back room, three rooms on the 2nd floor, with a spacious garret and an excellent Celler—There is a good stable, Garden, &c. on the Lot. This property from its eligible situation would suit well for any kind of public business.
ROBERT COCKBURN, jun. Martinsburg, August 7, 1807.
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 R A G S, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
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 perseverance, to please customers particularly, 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 manufactures, have been selected the following articles, viz.
Superfine London Broad Cloths, Common ditto, Brown and mixt Coatings, Forest Cloths, Halfhicks and Kerseys, Baize, white, red, green and yellow Flannels,
Superfine Scarlet, &c. Cassimeres, Bennet's patent Cord,
Do. do. Fancy Waistcoating, Do. Cotton do.
White, olive, mixt and black Constitution, &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 fashionable Japanized Tea-Trays,
Ladies Head Trimmings, Do. Feathers and Plumes,
Plain, Spotted, and Trafalgar Leno Muslins,
Do. Spider Net, 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 Cords and Tassels,
Ladies' short, and extra Long Silk Gloves, 6-4 Cambric and 3-4 Dimities, completely assorted,
Silk & Cotton Chambrey Muslins ditto do. 6-4 and 3-4 Cambric Muslins, ditto do.
India Muslins, per bale, piece, or yard, ditto Common and Superfine book Muslins,
Leghorn Hats and Bonnets, rimmed complete,
Plain and figured Silk, ditto, Fancy Satin Strav, ditto,
A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings,
4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, White and brown Russia Sheetings,
ditto Ticklingburgs, Country Linen and Twilled Bags,
A neat assortment of well finished Jewellery,
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, completely assorted,
Crowley and Blistered Steel; Sheet and Scrap Iron.
They respectfully return thanks for all favours conferred in their line of business since commencement. With a desire to retain a liberal share of public patronage in the Mercantile business, as well as to give general satisfaction, they beg leave to subscribe themselves, the public's most obt s and humble serv ts , THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, October 23, 1807.
N. B. They still 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.
Virginia Lands
For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomak 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 18, 1807.
WRITING PAPER
For sale at this Office.
Phillis Brady,
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends, and the public generally, that she has opened a GROCERY STORE in the house lately occupied by Doctor Jacob P. Harris, dec d —and next door to Mr. Price's store, where she will be thankful for any custom in her line the public may please to favour her with.
Her present assortment consists in part of the following Articles: French Brandy and Spirits, first proof, Sherry Wine,
Excellent old Peach Brandy and Maryland Whisky,
Imperial, Hyson } TEAS, and Hyson Skin }
Coffee of the best quality, Ditto second ditto,
Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugar, Ground and Race Ginger,
Alspice, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs and Cinnamon,
Liquorice Root and Ball, Almonds, Filberts, Raisins and Tamarinds,
Best Spanish Cigars, Tobacco, Rappes and Scotch Snuff,
Wash Balls, Glauber Salts, &c. All which she will dispose of on very reasonable terms for CASH.
Martinsburg, October 16, 1807.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, will be sold at public vendue, on Monday the 30th of November next, to the highest bidder for Cash, a Tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Benjamin Hedges, deceased, on which the said Hedges lately lived, and now in the occupancy of his widow, containing 130 acres of Limestone Land, situate on the road leading from Martinsburg to Bath; the greater part of the Land is cleared; there is a Dwelling House, Barn, and an Apple Orchard on it. The above property will be sold subject to the dowry of the widow.
JOHN TURNER, GEORGE PORTERFIELD, AARON PARIS, SAMUEL CUNNINGHAM, Commissioners. October 16, 1807.
P. S. The above Land was advertised for sale on the 17th of August last, but the sale was postponed for want of bidders.
NOTICE.
A PETITION will be presented to the General Assembly at its next session, praying that a law may pass for the appointment of Commissioners with power to regulate the police of the town of Bath, and to raise, by way of Lottery, or otherwise, a sum of money for the improvement of the Public Square within the same.
October 16, 1807.
25 Dollars reward.
LOST on Saturday the 10th instant, on the road leading from Martinsburg, by Foreman's Ferry on Potomak river, to William Davis' living in Kinggold's manor, a number of notes of hand wrapped in a piece of newspaper. Whoever finds the same and returns them to me, or secures them in any manner, so that I get them again, shall receive the above reward with thanks from the subscriber.
ALEXANDER PORTERFIELD. Berkeley County, October 16, 1807.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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