Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-02-13 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 39 of Volume VIII.]
FRIDAY, February 13, 1807.
[Whole No. 403.]
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE HAGERS-TOWN BANK.
WE, the subscribers, hereby associate and mutually agree, to form a banking company, to be called and known by the name of THE HAGERS-TOWN BANK, and do hereby bind ourselves, and our legal representatives, to the observance of the following articles, viz.
Article 1. The capital stock of the said Bank shall be limited to five hundred thousand dollars, to consist of ten thousand shares of fifty dollars each, one tenth part thereof, or one thousand shares, shall be reserved for the use and benefit of the state of Maryland, to be subscribed in such manner as the legislature may direct; provided, that the state shall not draw a dividend on a greater sum than shall be paid upon such shares; and the remaining nine thousand shares to be subscribed agreeably to the allotment herein after mentioned, by opening subscriptions at the following places, under the direction of the following persons, viz.
At Hagers-Town, for 3000 shares, by Jacob Schnebly, Matthias Shaffner, Martin Kershner, Henry Shafer and Jacob T. Towson.
At Baltimore, for 2000 shares, by Luke Tiernan, James L. Hawkins, Christian Keller, William Matthews and Clement Brooke.
At Frederick-Town, for 1000 shares, by John Schley, George Baer, jun. Lawrence Brengle, Roger B. Taney and George Creager, jun.
At Middletown, in Frederick county, for 500 shares, by Joseph Swearingen, Frederick Stemple, James Neale, Thomas Marlow and Thomas Hawkins.
At Cumberland, in Allegany county, for 500 shares, by Hanson Briscoe, James Scott, Benjamin Tomlinson, David Lynn and Thomas Beall.
Article 2. It shall be the duty of the president and directors herein appointed, to have the articles of this association printed in the news-papers at Hagers-Town, the Herald and Republican Advocate, in Frederick-Town, the Federal Gazette and American, in Baltimore, and in the papers of Chambersburg, in Pennsylvania, and Martinsburg, in Virginia; also, to prepare and transmit to the commissioners aforesaid, a copy of the articles of this association.
Article 3. The subscriptions shall be opened at the places before mentioned by the commissioners, or any two of them, on the first Monday in March next, and remain open for three days, from 10 to 5 o'clock, each day, unless the allotted number of shares are sooner subscribed; and if there shall be subscribed, on the first day of opening the subscriptions, at any of the aforesaid places, a greater number of shares than are allotted, the commissioners shall, in the first instance, reduce the highest subscriptions, but if such reduction shall not bring the subscriptions down to the number allotted, then they shall, by lot, determine whose subscriptions shall prevail, or to whom the shares shall belong; and it shall be the duty of the commissioners to return, to the president and directors, a list of the subscriptions by them taken, certified under their hands, together with all monies by them received on such subscriptions.
Article 4. Every subscriber shall pay to the commissioners, at the time of subscribing, the sum of five dollars, on each share, he or she may subscribe, and the further sum of five dollars, on each share, on the first Monday in May next; and the remaining forty dollars in eight equal instalments, of five dollars each instalment, on each share subscribed, to be paid at the said bank, as the board of directors may call for the same, giving two months notice in the news-papers aforesaid of such calls, but shall not be called for, without the concurrence of two thirds of the whole of the directors, and no such call, at any one time, shall exceed five dollars on each share subscribed.
Article 5. If any stockholder shall fail to pay up his, her or their instalments, of five dollars, on each share, on the first Monday in May next, such stockholder shall forfeit, to the use of the company, all monies paid antecedently to such failure or default; but no such forfeiture
shall take place, after ten dollars on each share shall have been paid up; and as it is requisite that means shall be taken to secure the regular payment of after calls, therefore, if any stockholder shall fail to make regular payment of any instalment or call after ten dollars on each share shall have been paid, such stockholder's money in bank shall remain free from interest, and not entitled to dividend until such instalment or call shall be made good, and the dividend thereafter to be paid to such stockholder, (as well upon the money regularly paid, as upon that paid after default) shall be calculated only from the time when said instalment shall be made good.
Article 6. No subscriber or stockholder, or member of the said company, shall be answerable in his person or individual property for any contract or engagement of the said company, or for any losses, deficiencies or failures of the capital stock of the said company, but the whole of the said capital stock, together with all property, rights and credits, belonging to the said institution, and nothing more, shall at all times be answerable for the demands against the said company.
Article 7. The affairs of the bank shall be managed by ten directors and a president, seven of whom, and the president, shall reside in Washington county; one in Baltimore county, one in Frederick county, and one in Allegany county; these directors shall be chosen by the stockholders in person or by proxy, in Hagers-Town, on the first Monday in May, 1808, and on the first Monday in May in every year thereafter; and when the state acquires the right of choosing a director, the stockholders shall choose one director less in Washington county; and until the election for directors, as aforesaid, in order that this institution may go into operation as soon as conveniently may be, the affairs of the bank shall be conducted by Nathaniel Rochester, as president; and Elie Williams, Thomas Sprigg, William Fitzhugh, Charles Carroll, Jacob Zeller, Samuel Hughes, jun. William Heyser, Samuel Clagett, (Baltimore) John M'Pherson, (Frederick-Town) and William M'Mahon, (Allegany) as directors, who shall have the power to appoint a cashier, and such other officers as they shall deem necessary, and shall act in all other things relative to this institution, as fully as the president and directors, hereafter to be appointed by the stockholders, shall be authorised to do, except that the compensation to be allowed to the president of the bank shall be fixed and determined by the first directors to be chosen by the stockholders.
Article 8. In choosing directors, the stockholders shall be entitled to vote as follows: For one share, and not exceeding two, one vote; for every two shares above two, and not exceeding ten, one vote; for every four shares above ten, and not exceeding thirty, one vote; for every six shares above thirty, and not exceeding sixty, one vote; for every eight shares above sixty, and not exceeding one hundred, one vote; and for every ten shares above one hundred, one vote; but no person or body politic shall be entitled to a greater number than thirty votes, and all votes at elections for directors shall be by ballot, delivered in person or by proxy.
Article 9. No person shall be admitted to take his seat as director, unless he shall be at the time a stockholder, and if he shall at any time cease to be a stockholder, he shall cease to be a director.
Article 10. If the president shall be chosen hereafter out of the number of directors, his place shall be supplied by the directors from among the stockholders; if a vacancy shall at any time happen among the directors, by death, resignation or otherwise, the directors shall elect another to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the year, from among the stockholders; and in case of sickness, or necessary absence, of the president, he shall, in writing, appoint one of the board of directors to act as president pro tempore .
Article 11. The board of directors shall have power to appoint a president and other officers and servants, for conducting the business of the company, and shall fix the compensation to be allowed
them, which expenses shall be defrayed out of the funds of the company.
The board of directors shall also have power to purchase, lease or rent a proper building, in Hagers-Town, for the bank, at the expence of the company; they shall likewise have power to make, revise, alter or annul rules, orders, by-laws and regulations for the government of the company, and that of their officers, servants, and affairs, as a majority of them shall deem expedient, provided they are not contrary to law, or the constitution.
Article 12. The company shall in no case be concerned in any article but notes, bills of exchange, mortgages, stock of the United States, or bullion, and insuring against losses by fire, except in the case of debts due to the bank, then they shall be fully justifiable in taking any kind of security they can obtain.
Article 13. Ordinary discounts may be made by the president and any three directors; but the president and five directors shall be necessary for the purpose of transacting the general business of the company.
Article 14. Stock in the Hagers-Town bank may be transferred by the holder, in person, or by power of attorney, at the said bank, but all debts actually over due to the company by a stockholder offering to transfer, must be discharged before such transfer shall be made.
Article 15. Dividends of the profits of the company shall be made at the end of the first year, and half yearly thereafter, and at the end of every three years a dividend of surplus profit shall be made.
Article 16. The books, papers, correspondence, funds and every transaction of the company, shall at all times be free, open to the inspection of the directors.
Article 17. A majority of the directors may, at any time, call a general meeting of the stockholders for objects relative to the interests of the company, they giving six weeks notice in the public prints, and expressing in such notice, the points or subjects to be deliberated upon at such meeting.
Article 18. In case the whole of the shares (except those reserved for the state) shall not be subscribed, on the days for taking subscriptions as aforesaid, the board of directors may open the subscriptions again, at such time and place, or places as they or a majority of them may think proper, first giving six weeks notice of the same in the public prints.
Article 19. Whenever the state shall become a stockholder, to the amount of twenty thousand dollars, of the shares reserved, and shall have paid up that sum to the bank, she shall be entitled to appoint one director.
Article 20. Before the president and directors shall act as such, they shall take an oath, or affirmation, "that they will faithfully, diligently and honestly perform the duties of their station;" and the other officers of the bank, shall take a similar oath or affirmation, and shall give bond with security, to the satisfaction of the board of directors, for the faithful discharge of their duties in their several stations.
Article 21. All notes offered for discount in the said bank, by any person or persons, shall, on the face thereof, be made negotiable at the Hagers-Town Bank, and when the drawer shall not reside in Hagers-Town, such note shall be made payable at the house of some person in Hagers-Town, and notice given by the proper servant of the bank at such house, that such note hath become due, shall be, to all intents and purposes, held and considered to be as completely binding on the drawer and endorsers, as if notice had been personally served on each of them.
Article 22. And as the agricultural, manufacturing and commercial interests of Washington and the adjoining counties, will be greatly benefited by this institution, it is believed and expected, that the legislature will (as they have heretofore done in similar cases,) grant a charter for incorporating the said company, and confirming, making legal and binding the several articles and regulations before mentioned, with such other provisions, as to the legislature may seem proper, provided they shall not be inconsistent with the articles of this agreement. The board of directors are hereby directed to present a petition to
the legislature for this purpose, with a draught of an act of incorporation, agreeably to the principles herein laid down; they are hereby directed also, to petition for, and endeavor to obtain in the charter or act of incorporation, a power for the said company to insure against losses by fire.
Given under our hands, this day of 1807.
N. B. It is believed, that not more than ten or fifteen dollars a share will be wanted to constitute a sufficient capital for the first year; and if the shares are all subscribed, it is presumed that not more than twenty or twenty five dollars a share will ever be wanted or called for.
SECOND MESSAGE Of the President of the U. States, containing a further development of Burr's conspiracy.
To the senate and house of Representatives of the United States.
I received from general Wilkinson, on the twenty third inst. his affidavit, charging Samuel Swartwout, Peter V. Ogden and James Alexander, with the crimes described in the affidavit, a copy of which is now communicated to both houses of congress.
It was announced to me at the same time, that Swartwout and Bollman, two of the persons apprehended by him, were arrived in this city, in custody each of a military officer. I immediately delivered to the attorney of the U. States, in this district, the evidence received against them, with instructions to lay the same before the judges, and apply for their process to bring the accused to justice, and I put into his hands orders to the officers having them in custody, to deliver them to the marshal on his application.
TH. JEFFERSON. January 26, 1807.
[Here follows Gen. Wilkenson's affidavit, Burr's letter to the General in favour of young Swartwout, Burr's letter in cypher to Gen. Wilkenson, all of which we have published.]
THE DEPOSITION OF WILLIAM EATON, ESQ.
In the circuit Court, of the District of Columbia, on the motion of the attorney of the District, to commit Messrs. Bollman and Swartwout into the custody of the Marshall on a charge of treason.
Early last winter, colonel Aaron Burr, late vice president of the United States, signified to me, at this place, that, under the authority of the general government, he was organizing a secret expedition against the Spanish provinces on our south western borders, which expedition he was to lead, and in which he was authorised to invite me to take the command of a division. I had never before been made personally acquainted with colonel Burr; and having for many years been employed in foreign service, I knew but little about the estimation this gentleman held in the opinion of his countrymen and his government: the rank and confidence by which he had so lately been distinguished left me no right to suspect his patriotism. I knew him a soldier. In case of a war with the Spanish nation, which from the tenor of the president's message to both houses of congress seemed probable, I should have thought my duty to obey so honorable a call of my country; and, under this impression I did engage to embark in the expedition. I had frequent interviews with col. Burr in this city—and, for a considerable time, his object seemed to be to instruct me by maps, and other information, the feasibility of penetrating to Mexico—always carrying forward the idea that the measure was authorised by government. At length some time in February, he began by degrees to unveil himself—he reproached the government with want of character, want of gratitude and want of justice. He seemed desirous of irritating resentment in my breast by dilating on certain injuries he felt I had suffered from reflections made on the floor of the house of representatives concerning my operations in Barbary, and from the delays of government in adjusting my claims for disbursements on that coast during my consular agency at Tunis; and he said he would point me to an hon-

trable mode of indemnity. I now began to entertain a suspicion that Mr. Burr was projecting an unauthorised military expedition; which, to me, was enveloped in mystery; and, desirous to draw an explanation from him, I suffered him to suppose me resigned to his counsel. He now laid open his project of revolutionising the western country, separating it from the union, establishing a monarchy there, of which he was to be the sovereign. New Orleans to be his capital; organising a force on the waters of the Mississippi, and extending conquest to Mexico. I suggested a number of impediments to his scheme—such as the republican habits of the citizens of that country, and their affection towards the present administration of government; the want of funds; the resistance he would meet from the regular army of the United States on those frontiers; and the opposition of Miranda in case he should succeed to republicanism the Mexicans.
Mr. Burr found no difficulty in removing these obstacles—he said he had, the preceding season, made a tour through that country, and had secured the attachment of the principal citizens of Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana to his person and his measures—declared he had inexhaustible resources to fund; assured me the regular army would act with him, and would be reinforced by ten or twelve thousand men from the above mentioned states and territory, and from other parts of the union; said he had powerful agents in the Spanish territory—and, as for Miranda, said Mr. Burr, we must hang Miranda. He now proposed to give me the second command in his army. I asked him who should have the chief command? He said general Wilkinson. I observed it was singular that he should count on general Wilkinson; the elevated rank and high trust he now held as commander in chief of our army and governor of a province, he would hardly put at hazard for any precarious prospects of aggrandizement. Mr. Burr said, general Wilkinson balanced in the confidence of government, was doubtful of retaining much longer the consideration he now enjoyed, and was consequently prepared to secure to himself a permanency. I asked Mr. Burr, if he knew general Wilkinson? He answered yes: and echoed the question. I said I knew him well. "What do you know of him?" said Mr. Burr. I know, I replied, that general Wilkinson will act as lieutenant to no man in existence. "You are in error," said Mr. Burr. "Wilkinson will act as lieutenant to me." From the tenor of repeated conversations with Mr. Burr, I was induced to believe the plan of separating the union which he had contemplated had been communicated to and approved of by general Wilkinson (though I now suspect it an artful argument of seduction) and he often expressed a full confidence that the general's influence; the offer of double pay and double rations; the prospect of plunder and the ambition of achievement would draw the army into his measures. Mr. Burr talked of the establishment of an independent government west of the Alleghany as a matter of inherent, constitutional right of the people; a change which would eventually take place, and for the operation of which the present crisis was peculiarly favorable. There was, said he no energy in the government to be dreaded, and the divisions of political opinions throughout the union was a circumstance of which we should profit. There were very many enterprising men among us who aspired to something beyond the dull pursuits of civil life and who would volunteer in this enterprise, and the vast territory belonging to the United States, which offered to adventures, and the mines of Mexico would bring strength to his standard from all quarters. I listened to the exposition of colonel Burr's views with seeming acquiescence. Every interview convinced me more and more that he had organised a deep laid plot of treason in the west, in the accomplishment of which he felt fully confident. Till, at length, I discovered that his ambition was not bounded by the waters of the Mississippi and Mexico, but that he meditated overthrowing the present government of our country. He said, if he could gain over the marine corps, and secure the naval commanders, Truxton, Preble, Decatur and others, he would turn congress neck & heels out of doors; assassinate the president; seize on the treasury and the navy, and declare himself the protector of an energetic government. The honorable trust of commanding the marine corps and of sounding commodore Preble and captain Decatur colonel Burr proposed confiding to me. Shocked at this proposition, I dropped
the mask, and exclaimed against his views. He talked of the degraded situation of our country, and the necessity of a blow by which its energy and its dignity should be respected—said, if that blow could be struck here at this time, he was confident of the support of the best blood of America. I told colonel Burr he deceived himself in presuming that he, or any other man could excite a party in this country who would countenance him in such a plot of desperation, murder and treason. He replied, that he, perhaps knew better the dispositions of the influential citizens of this country than I did. I told him, one solitary word would destroy him. He asked, what word? I answered, USURPER! He smiled at my hesitation, and quoted some great examples in his favor. I observed to him, that I had lately travelled from one extreme of the union to the other; and, though I found a diversity of political opinion among the people, they appeared united at the most distant aspect of national danger. That, for the section of the union to which I belonged, I would vouch, should he succeed in the first instance here, he would within six week afterward have his throat cut by Yanke militia.
Though wild and extravagant Mr. Burr's last project; and though fraught with premeditated slaughter, I felt very easy of the subject, because its defeat he had deposited in my own hands—I did not feel so secure concerning that of disjointing the union. But the very interesting and embarrassing situation in which his communication placed me, left me I confess at a stand to know how to conduct myself with propriety. He had committed no overt act of aggression against law. I could draw nothing from him in writing; nor could I learn that he had exposed his plans to any person near me by whom my testimony could be supported. He had mentioned to me no persons who were principally and decidedly engaged with him except general Wilkinson, a Mr. Alston, who I found was his son in law, and a Mr. Ephraim Kibby, late a captain of rangers in general Wayne's army. Satisfied that Mr. Burr was resolute in pushing his project of rebellion in the west of the Alleghany and apprehensive that it was too well and too extensively organized to be easily suppressed; though I dreaded the weight of his character when laid in the balance against my solitary assertion, I brought myself to the resolution to endeavor to defeat it by getting him removed from among us, or to expose myself to all consequences by a disclosure of his intentions. Accordingly I waited on the president of the United States; and after some desultory conversation in which I aimed to draw his view to the westward, I used the freedom to say to the president I thought Mr. Burr should be sent out of this country; and gave for reason, that I believed him dangerous in it. The president asked me where he should be sent? I mentioned London and Cadiz. The president thought the trust too important and seemed to entertain a doubt of Mr. Burr's integrity. I intimated that no one perhaps had stronger grounds to mistrust Mr. B's moral integrity than myself; yet I believed ambition so much predominant over him that placed upon an eminence and put on his honor, respect to himself would ensure his fidelity: His talents were unquestionable. I perceived the subject was disagreeable to the president; and to give it the shortest course to the point, declared my concern that if Mr. Burr were not in some way disposed of, we should within eighteen months have an insurrection, if not a revolution on the waters of the Mississippi. The president answered that he had too much confidence in the information, the integrity and attachment to the union, of the citizens of that country to admit of an apprehension of the kind—I am happy that events prove this confidence well placed. As no interrogatories followed my expression of alarm I thought silence on the subject at that time and place became me.—But I detailed about the same time, the whole projects of Mr. Burr to certain members of Congress. They believed colonel Burr capable of any thing and agreed that the fellow ought to be hanged—but thought his projects too chimerical and his circumstances too desperate to give the subject the merit of serious consideration. The total security of feeling in those to whom I had wrung the secret induced me to suspect my own apprehensions unnecessary or at least too deeply admitted; and of course I grew indifferent about the subject.
Mr. Burr's visits to me became less frequent, and his conversation less familiar. He appeared to have abandoned
the idea of a general revolution; but seemed determined on that of the Mississippi, and although I could perceive symptoms of distrust in him towards me, he manifested a great solicitude to engage me with him in the enterprise. Weary of his importunity, and at once to convince him of my serious attachments I gave the following toast to the public:
The UNITED STATES—Palsey to the brain that should plot to dismember, and leprosy to the hand that will not draw to defend our Union!
I doubt whether the sentiment was better understood by any of my acquaintances than to col. Burr. Our intercourse ended here, we met but seldom afterwards. I returned to my farm in Massachusetts and thought no more of Mr. Burr nor his empire, till some time late in September or beginning of October, when a letter from Morris Belknap, of Marietta to Timothy E. Danielson, fell into my hands at Brimfield, which satisfied me that Mr. Burr had actually commenced his preparatory operations on the Ohio.—I now spoke publicly of the fact; transmitted a copy of the letter from Belknap to the department of state and about the same time forwarded through the hands of the postmaster general to the president of the United States, a statement in substance, of what is here above detailed concerning the Mississippi conspiracy of the said col. Aaron Burr which is said to have been the first formal intelligence received by the executive on the subject of the conspiracy being in motion.
I know not whether the country will allow me the merit of correctness of conduct in this affair. The novelty of the duty might have embarrassed stronger minds than mine. The uprightness of my intentions I hope will not be questioned.
The interviews between col. Burr and myself, from which the foregoing statement has resulted, were chiefly in this city, in the months of February and March, last year.
Wm. EATON.
Washington city, Jan. 26, 1807. Sworn in open court this 26th day of Jan. 1807.
Wm. BRENT, clk.
Deposition of JAMES L. DONALDSON.
In open court personally appears James Lowry Donaldson, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he was in the city of New Orleans, in the Orleans territory, and the environs of said city, from the 15th of October to the 10th day of December, 1806—that during the latter part of this time he was frequently in the company of General James Wilkinson, and visited the General the day after his arrival at New Orleans. On this occasion this deponent received in confidence from General Wilkinson information to the following purport—That the General had undoubted and indisputable evidence of a treasonable design formed by Aaron Burr and others to dismember the union, by a separation of the western states and territories from the Atlantic states—that New Orleans was in immediate danger, and that he had concluded a hasty compromise with the Spaniards, so as to be able to withdraw his troops instantly to this the immediate object of attack and great vulnerable point—That he had received a letter from Burr holding forth great inducements to him to become a party, of which he showed me the original in cypher, and another written paper purporting to be a deciphered copy of the letter. He expressed great indignation at the plot and surprise that one so well acquainted with him as Burr should dare to make to him so degrading a proposal, and declared his determination of defeating the enterprise, or perishing in the attempt. He observed in addition that there were many agents of Mr. Burr then in the town, who had already been assiduous in their visits, and towards whom he was determined to act with cautious ambiguity, so as at the same time to become possessed of the whole extent of the plan, the persons engaged, and the time of its execution, and also to prevent any attempt on his person, of which he declared he had serious apprehensions.—Of the number of these agents he was not aware, but mentioned the name of two of whom he was certain, Messrs. Bollman and Alexander. From time to time, as this deponent had interviews with General Wilkinson, he informed this deponent that he had received additional information respecting the movements and designs of Burr by means of these agents, of whom he considered Bollman as the principal. In the course of these transactions, this deponent was employed by General Wil-
kinson in the copying of certain papers and documents, and preparing certain dispatches for the general government, which the general intended to forward by the brig Thetis. While thus employed at the General's lodgings, this deponent has remarked upon two different occasions, a person knock for admittance at a door with a window in it opposite the table where this deponent was sitting, who this deponent was informed by Gen. Wilkinson was Dr. Bollman. Upon these occasions the General has suddenly risen from his seat, and accompanied this person in a number of turns up and down a balcony in the front of the house, apparently engaged in deep conversation. Upon the latter of these occasions the general on his return into the chamber said to this deponent, "that is Dr. Bollman, his infatuation is truly extraordinary, he persists in his belief that I am with Burr, and has this moment shown me a letter from the latter, in which, he says that he is to be at Nat-chez on the 20th December with two thousand men, that 4000 will follow in the course of a few days, and that he could with the same ease, have procured double that number." General Wilkinson then observed that he had obtained all the information he wanted and that the affair would not be kept much longer a secret from the public.
When this deponent left the city of New Orleans, the inhabitants of that city were in a state of great alarm and apprehended a serious attack from Mr. Burr and his confederates, this deponent understood that mercantile business was much embarrassed and great fears were entertained of considerable commercial failures in consequence of the embargo which had been imposed—that General Wilkinson was taking strong measures of defence, and that four hundred persons were then actually engaged in the fortifications of the city.
And further this deponent saith not.
JAS. L. DONALDSON.
Sworn to in open court.
Wm. BRENT, Clerk.
Jan. 26, 1807.
Deposition of Lieutenant W. Wilson.
I left New Orleans on my way to this city on the 15th of December last: at that time, and for some time preceding, the strongest apprehensions and belief universally prevailed among the inhabitants of that city; that Aaron Burr and his confederates had prepared an armed force, and were advancing to attack and plunder the city; in consequence of which the greatest alarms prevailed; a general stagnation of business ensued, and the danger was credited there as a matter of public notoriety.—The brigadier general Wilkinson with the army of the U. S. was at New Orleans, occupied in the most active military preparations for the defence of the place; repairing the forts, mounting cannon, collecting ammunition, &c. All under the firm persuasion and belief that such an attack was meditated, and about very speedily to take place, by the said Burr and his confederates; this deponent knows that the general was decidedly of opinion, from the most satisfactory information, that the said Burr and his confederates were advancing with an armed force against the place—and further this deponent saith not.
Signed; Wm. WILSON.
Sworn to in open court this 27th day of Jan. 1807. Wm. BRENT, Clk.
The deposition of Ensign W. C. MEAD is precisely similar to that of Lieut. Wilson, except that the former states that he left New Orleans on the 19th of December.
HAMBURGH, Nov. 14.—It is but too certain, that the whole Prussian army is totally ruined and dispersed; one corps after another has been obliged to lay down its arms, and all the principal towns, viz Stettin, Custrin, Spandaul and Magdeburgh have capitulated; in the latter the French found an immense treasure, as all the most valuable effects, from Munster, Cassel, and East Friesland had been deposited there as out of danger, it is really astonishing how ill provided with even the most common necessaries these places were, but for which they never would have fallen into the hands of the French, and particularly Magdeburgh, one of the strongest places in Europe; as to the king of Prussia nobody knows where he is at present. The army of Marshal Davoust is already arrived at Posen, it consists of 20,000 men.
The Dutchy of Oldenburgh has been taken possession of by 1400 Dutch troops.—Hesse has been obliged to join the confederation of the Rhine, and must consequently act against Russia.
From the Hamburg Correspondent.

Nov. 16. It appears by a letter from the Inn of the 3d inst. that the fortifications of Brannau are about being strengthened and increased by the French with the utmost activity. The cordon pursued by the Bavarian troops is also considerably reinforced. The head-quarters of the commanding general are at Old-Oetting. A squadron of Austrian hussars has taken post at Tittmaning in the Bishopric of Salzburg.
Letters from Saxony of the 7th inst. state that the important fortress of Koenigstein is to be occupied by French and Bavarian troops, and that the Elector of Saxony has acceded to the Rhenish Confederation.
Magdeburgh capitulated on the 8th inst. The capitulation was concluded between Marshall Ney and Lieutenant General Keist. The garrison is said to have consisted of 30,000 men.
On the 12th inst. the head-quarters of Marshal Bernadotte were at Lubeck. On the same day general Berthier gave notice, that all Russian and Swedish ships lying there might take their departure unmolested. One English ship only was at Lubeck, when it was taken by assault; the captain and three seamen of which were killed.
On the 10th inst. the French took possession of Hanover under the command of Marshal Mortier.
The fortress of Hameln in the Electorate of Hanover capitulated on the 11th inst. It surrendered to the King of Holland, who commanded the siege.
On the 12th inst. the Dutchy of Oldenburg was taken possession of by the King of Holland by Batavian troops, who marched thither from East-Friesland.
BERLIN, Nov. 8. Our Gazette of this day contains the following:
"Poles; Napoleon the great, invincible, advances into Poland at the head of three thousand men without attempting to penetrate into the secret of his views, let it be our only endeavour to render ourselves worthy of his greatness. I will see, he has said, I will see whether you deserve to be a nation. I am going to Posen; there shall the first plan for your benefit be concerted."
"Poles, it depends upon you to be an independent people, to acquire a country. Your avenger your creator has appeared."
ARMISTICE. —From the country of Brandenburg, Nov. 11. We are assured that a suspension of arms for an indefinite term, was concluded on the 8th of this month between Marshal Duroc and Gen. Lastrow.
LONDON, Dec. 4. —Mr. Thornton, our late minister at Hamburg, arrived this morning. He brought the intelligence of all the British merchants in Hamburg having been detained by Bonaparte as prisoners of war.
Extract of a letter from Tarmouth, dated December 3, 1806.
"We have just time to inform you of our arrival from Hamburg, which we were obliged to leave at a few moments notice to avoid being made prisoners of war. Bonaparte's last proclamation is to this effect:—That British property of every description is to be confiscated—England is declared to be in state of blockade, and all British subjects who may be found in places occupied by the French are declared to be prisoners of war."
It is reported that the merchants and others, made prisoners at Hamburg, have been arrested and marched from the place.
By the Alpha, captain Hutton, arrived at Hurwich, we learn that the French took possession of Cuxhaven on the 15th. The intelligence is not to be doubted Napoleon will endeavor to shut up every port in his power in the North Sea—Denmark must look to herself—but she is not without assistance. Sir Samuel Hood is to sail immediately with a squadron into the Baltic; so that Bonaparte's threat of shutting up the Sound will melt in air.
The following is said to be the outline of the new political arrangements, which Bonaparte has declared he is determined to enforce on the continent:—The electorate of Brandenburg, with some contiguous territory, to be erected into a kingdom, under the dominion of Jerome Bonaparte. Prussia Proper to be retained by his Prussian majesty, with the title of King. His capital to be Konigsberg. The Polish territory to be wrested from Austria, Russia, and Prussia, and reconstituted into one state, of the same extent as before the partition. Murat to be proclaimed king of the Poles. Holland to receive a very considerable accession of territory, particularly in Westphalia. The Duchies of Cleves and Berg, at present possessed by Murat, to be given to one of the French Marshals.
Letters from Lisbon to Falmouth state, that it was certainly reported there, that Bonaparte had demanded from the Spanish government a categorical answer to three questions. 1st. The nature and terms of their negotiations with Russia. 2nd. Their reasons for not providing a sufficient security for their possessions in America. 3d. Why Spain was not at present arming:—demanding at the same time 30,000 dollars per day until such questions should be satisfactorily answered.
NORFOLK, Feb. 4.
Captain Webb, of the schooner Catharine Sheperd, in 15 days from Antigua informs, that a vessel had arrived at that island from Barbadoes, bringing intelligence that by an arrival at the latter island from England, it was stated that the Prussians and Russians had formed a junction in great force, and that after a most bloody Battle which had lasted for three successive days, the French were entirely defeated and surrounded with Bonaparte in Berlin. In giving this intelligence the only part that we would vouch for is the correctness of the report, as to captain Webb; but we cannot without other data, as to time and place give full credit to this information, although intelligence might have been received at Barbadoes as late as the 1st of December, or even later.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Catharine Sheperd, says that the above account reached Antigua from St. Croix, and that he thinks the date of the European accounts were to the tenth of December.
NEW YORK, Feb. 4.
Last night the editors received the following interesting news from New Orleans, by the brig Neptune.
That on the 6th ult. Gen. Wilkinson received a letter from Col. Burr, who was at Natchez, requesting to know if the Gen. would suffer him to pass New Orleans. The general stuck his determination to oppose Burr's passage on the coffee house books, and at the same time requested the merchants to order the vessels down to Plaquemine, to prevent Burr from using them to aid in his plans. The general's note on the coffee house books threw the city into confusion.
The force which Burr had with him was not accurately known, but it was said his advanced guard under Adair consisted of 200 cavalry, Burr was at the head of six hundred troops, all arrived at the Natchez.
All the gun-boats, two ketches, and the schooner Revenge, had sailed up the river under the command of commadore Shaw.
The militia and volunteers were all put under arms the 6th ult. and were on duty when the Neptune sailed.
Lieutenant Small of the U. S. army and a Mr. Henderson, had been arrested as participators in Burr's conspiracy.
MARTINSBURG, February 13.
Married, on Thursday evening the 5th inst. at Charles town, Jefferson County, by the revd. Mr. Wilmer, WILLIAM TATE, Esq. attorney at law, to the amiable Miss ABIGAIL NORTH HUMPHREYS.
AMERICA & GREAT BRITAIN.
We are credibly informed, that the arrival of Mr. Munroe is daily expected by government. It is said that our treaty with Great Britain has been amicably concluded—that this happy result was produced by a spirit of conciliation, (and by mutual concessions. [Balt. pap.]
From a late Philadelphia paper.
The Ann, arrived at New Castle, has brought information, that a civil war rages in the devoted empire of Hayti:—The rival Chiefs are CHRISTOPHE and PETION.—Several bloody affairs had taken place.—It is stated, that, in the election for President, Christophe had 60 out of 75 votes; and that Petion, though in so weak a minority, had raised the standard of revolt, and was determined to contest by arms, Christophe's pretensions to office.—Business, of course, was in a most unsettled situation. Assassinations, plunders, &c. were frequent—The plantations were entirely neglected.
The Marquis De Casa Truj, his catholic majesty's envoy extraordinary, and minister plenipotentiary, has instituted, through the means of the attorney general of the state, a prosecution against William Duane, editor of the Aurora, for his slanderous and calumnious publications on the Marquis, endeavouring to
make him appear either a traitor to his sovereign, or involved in the guilt of machinations and conspiracies against the United States, or both. We know from a source to be relied on that the Marquis has requested the attorney general to permit Duane to give the truth in evidence should a bill be found by the grand jury. [United States Gazette.]
From the New-York Gasette.
The Louisiana Gazette of the 30th of Dec. contains a very lengthy address to the public, by Edward Livingston, Esq. late mayor of this city.—This address, which is warmly and elegantly expressed does away the suspicions, and denies the charges of Gen. Wilkinson, of Mr. Livingston's having any concern in, or knowledge of, Burr's conspiracy. Mr. Livingston boldly vindicates the authority of the Laws, and lashes Wilkinson for his wild and illegal conduct relative to Bollman, Swartwout and others. Mr. L. concludes his address in these words:
"I know not what effect this publication will have—it may justify me to my country, which is the first wish of my heart—it may be the means of producing a strict scrutiny into my conduct, which I invite—it may draw down the further vengeance of my accuser, which I never will deprecate. But, whatever may be the event, nothing can destroy the consciousness I enjoy of my own rectitude on this occasion, nor the determination in my humble sphere, to resist oppression, and assert the Empire of the LAWS."
FARMERS ATTEND.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Wednesday the first day of April next, that beautiful FARM where Jacob Miller, dec'd, formerly lived, lying in Jefferson County, on the road leading from Shepherd's Town to Charles Town, nearly in the centre, and adjoining the plantation on which the late Gen. Darke formerly lived, containing 100 acres, one third of which is well covered with timber. This Farm, for beauty and convenience, exceeds any of its size in Berkeley, Jefferson or Frederick; the land is of the first quality and lies level; there are fifteen acres of excellent Meadow with a stream of water running thro' the middle of the same; there are several never failing springs that issue out near the dwelling house; the improvements are two Dwelling Houses, a good Barn, fine Stable and Smoke House, an excellent Still House with plenty of overhead water, a Milk House and Black-Smith's Shop, with a fine Orchard of Fruit trees; the Houses are all in good repair. The sale of the land will be on the premises, precisely at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
There will likewise be offered for sale on the same day, about two o'clock in the afternoon, two half acre LOTS, one situate on a corner on the Main street; the improvements are two log Houses and other necessary buildings; the houses are two stories high and well finished with good cellars under them; these houses are in a fine situation for any kind of public business; they will be sold together, or separate, as may best suit the purchasers. The other Lot is in a good part of the town, but without improvements. The terms will be one half down, and the remainder in easy annual payments.
JOHN MILLER and } Admrs HENRY MILLER, } Feb. 13, 1807.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Thursday the 26th inst. on the plantation of James Strode, deceased, Young Horses, a number of first rate Milch Cows, with sucking Calves, from twenty to thirty young Hogs in very fine order, Sows and Pigs, two Weaving Looms, with complete tacklings, a Windmill, a number of Farming Utensils, a pair of long Ladders, together with Household and Kitchen furniture, such as a Case of Drawers, Desk, Tables, Bedsteads, with other articles too numerous to insert. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. The sale to commence at ten o'clock.
FRANCIS SILVER, ZEPHANIAH BEALL, Feb. 13, 1807.
Dissolution of Co-partnership.
THE partnership of Bell & Cherry, has this day dissolved by mutual consent; those indebted to said firm are requested to come forward and settle their accounts immediately, and all those having any claims against said firm, are desired to present them immediately for settlement. BELL & CHERRY. Smithfield, Feb. 13, 1807.
Fresh Clover Seed.
THE subscriber has just received a quantity of excellent FRESH CLOVER SEED, which he will sell on low terms. WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's Town, Feb. 13, 1807.
The subscriber has for sale a quantity of
Fresh Clover Seed,
and ground PLASTER of PARIS. RICH WILLIS. Jefferson County, Feb. 13, 1807.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber near Opekon bridge, some time ago, four stray sheep, viz. three white yew two of them marked with a crop out of the under part of the right ear and a hole in the left, the other has crops off both ears and a hole in one—the other a white wether marked the same as the two first.—The owner is requested to prove property pay charges and take them away.
ISAAC VANMETRE. Feb. 13, 1807.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Evans, sen. dec'd, late of Berkeley County, in any manner whatever, are for the last time requested to make payment immediately, as no longer indulgence will be given.
Persons having claims against said estate, are also desired to bring them in for settlement, on or before the 23rd inst. or they will be excluded from receiving payment; as it is determined to have all the affairs of said estate settled by that time.
ROBERT SNODGRASS, Ex'r. Feb. 13, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS my Negroes have heretofore been in the practice of stealing property from me, and disposing of it to others; this is therefore to forward all those engaged in this illegal traffic, that I am determined to prosecute every person who may in future be known to deal in any manner with my slaves without a written license from me.
THOMAS GRIGGS, sen'r. Feb. 13, 1807.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
WILL be offered for sale at public vendue, on the 27th inst. at the late dwelling house of John Boyd, sen. dec'd, near the head of Tuscarora in Berkeley County, three several Tracts of Land, of which he said John Boyd, sen. died seized and possessed, in said County, containing by patents, 291 acres; there are three Dwelling Houses, one Barn, a very convenient Distillery, and other convenient Buildings on said Land—a large orchard of valuable Fruit trees, consisting of apples, quinces, pears, plums, damsons, and some peach trees—about 25 acres of Meadow now in good order, and as much more may easily be made—about one third of the Land is cleared and enclosed.
ALSO, at the same time and place will be offered for sale, a variety of personal property, consisting of Household and Kitchen Furniture, several Feather Beds and Bedding, Farming Implements, Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs; Apple Brandy and Cyder. Part of said property belongs to the estate of the said John Boyd, dec'd, and part to the estate of Sarah Boyd, dec'd. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. The sale will commence at ten o'clock.
ELISHA BOYD, Executor. N. B. Eight or ten barrels of RYE Whisky will be offered for sale at the time and place before mentioned. Feb. 13, 1807. E. BOYD.
Jefferson County, ss.
November Court, 1806.
Joseph Brown, Complainant,
AGAINST
Alexander Saunderson and John Young, defts.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Alexander Saunderson, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Alexander Saunderson is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, upon the motion of the said Complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered that the said Alexander Saunderson do appear here on the second Tuesday in April 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 posted at the door of the Court House of said County.
A Copy. Teste. GEORGE HITE, c.j.c.

A LARGE and very EXTENSIVE Assortment of Suitable GOODS. For the present and approaching seasons, just received from Philadelphia, and finished opening, are now offered for sale by the subscribers, unusually low in price, for Cash, Country Produce, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
Their assortment, in part, consists of the following articles: 300 Pieces assorted India Muslins, uncommonly cheap. 150 — American and English Chintzes and Calicos. 20 — 4-4 Irish Linens, low priced. 20 — Assorted coloured Flannels. 15 — ditto ditto Coatings. 10 — Coloured Flannels of a superior quality.
Bennet Cords handsomely ast. and cheap, ditto for Vest-shapes neatly figured. Tabby Velvets for ditto nice patterns. Constitution Cords, Velvets, Corduroys and Thicksets, very cheap. Superfine Broad and Forest Cloths, a handsome and cheap assortment. Blankets, Duffle and Hose, cheap for the quality. Superfine Bath Coatings, for ladies riding dresses. Kersey Molekin, Fancy stout Bathmets, Casimeres, a handsome assortment. Full'd Hose, a large assortment. Lamb's wool ditto Welsh knit, ditto Gloves, of a good quality. Broad Laces, a handsome ast. & cheap. Velvet Fancy tinsel'd Bands & Wreaths. Fancy Bullion and Spangled Shoe-bows, very cheap. Very fine Linen Cambricks, cheaper than usual. 9-8 Irish Sheetings, Bed Tickings, Apron Checks, very cheap and good. Fine Dowla Linens and Britannas. Bandannos and Madras Handkerchiefs. Damask camel's-hair & Cambric Shawls, new fashioned. Black and White Gauzes, fine & cheap.
ALSO, A general assortment of Groceries and Hard-Ware, All of which will be sold on such terms as must please the purchaser. F. MADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, December 5, 1806.
THE subscriber offers his sincere thanks to all those who have been pleased to favour him with their custom since his commencement in business, and assures them that he is determined to merit a continuance of their patronage.
He has just received a neat and general assortment of GOODS, Suiting the present and approaching season,
which he will positively retail at as low rates as any other person. AMONG HIS LATE PURCHASES ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
Elegant Tabby Velvet Vest-Shapes, Gentlemen's Gloves, (Lamb's wool) Leno, Muslin Shawls, Cambricks Muslins well assorted, and uncommonly low. Extra Long Silk Gloves, all colours, Leghorn and Chip Bonnets, trimmed. Superfine Brown Coating, &c. &c. &c. He will keep a constant supply of Bell's Cancers, Jars, &c.
Highest price given for RYE, CORN, OATS, &c. LEVI PRICE. Martinsburg, October 31, 1806.
BOLTING CLOTHS. JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by KENNEDY & RAGAN. Hagerstown, June 5, 1806. [17]
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton RAGS, At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
FOR SALE, A TRACT of LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never-failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomac river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the first rate limestone quality; and is situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomac river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 15 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. GEORGE NEWKIRK. April 13, 1806.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing 1360 acres, on Buffalo Creek, in Monongalia County, Virginia, a great proportion of which is contained in the forks of said Creek, and extending below, so that a considerable part is bottom of excellent quality. It is also situated in a fine grazing country, convenient to the Monongalia river, and not far from Morgan-town. Also 1000, the first choice of a tract of 6437 acres, on the waters of Rockcastle river, in Knox County, in the state of Kentucky. The above Lands will be sold low, or leases given for a term of years. For further information, apply to the subscriber, in Shepherd's Town, Jefferson County. JAMES BROWN. December 5, 1806.
Berkeley, ss. November Court, 1806. Ely Beall, Complainant, AGAINST Joshua Boring, Frederick Stitely, John Branham and Lewis Duckwall, Def'ts. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Joshua Boring, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Joshua Boring do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
THE SUBSCRIBER, At his FLOUR and GROCERY STORE, 2 doors below Davey Davey's tavern, Has on hand and offers for sale on low terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit, 10 Hhds. Sugar of various qualities, 30 Bbls. do. do. 2000 lbs. best Guadalupe green Coffee, 5000 — St. Domingo do. 20 Bbls. nice gross Herrings lately inspected. 20 Bbls. N. E. Rum, 1500 lbs. first choice R. Island Cheese, Young Hyson, Hyson-skin and Imperial } TEAS. Chocolate, Loaf Sugar and Molasses, SEGARS, first chop, Nests of Ware, Wrapping Paper, &c. &c. &c. ALSO, 1500 Bushels Salt consisting of Liverpool blown, St. Ubes, Ground Alum, Turks Island and Rock Alum, and a quantity of Sacks of Salt. A. LINDO. Alexandria, January 13, 1807. N. B. FLOUR received on storage.
ALL persons indebted to me, for the hire of Negroes, or as administrator of the estate of Wm. R. Lowry, dec'd, or otherwise, are desired to make immediate payment, or suits will be brought to March Court next. RICHARD BAYLOR. January 30, 1807.
UNDER the authority of a Decree rendered in favour of Thomas Kennedy against Michael Delarock, will be sold to the highest bidder for Cash, on the 21st day of February next, in Shepherd's Town Jefferson County, the two following LOTS of GROUND, situate in said town, viz. Lot No. 179 and Lot No. 180, the property of the said Michael Delarock. The sale to commence at twelve o'clock, on the premises, on the above mentioned day. Daniel Morgan, Jacob Bedinger, James Brown, Commissioners. Shepherd's Town, January 30, 1806.
NOTICE. THE notes and accounts due to Doctor Jacob D. Williamson, late of Shepherd's Town, are left with the subscriber for collection, and unless the same are discharged in a very short time, suits will be brought on them agreeably to instructions. JOHN BAKER. Shepherd's Town, January 30, 1807.
RAN away from the subscriber, near Martinsburg, on Sunday last, a Negro Man named Lije, about 21 years old, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made; had on when he went away, a woolen roundabout and trowsers, dyed with walnut bark, a wool hat, coarse shoes and stockings. I purchased him about Christmas from Samuel Davenport, who bought him from Ruben Jordan. I will give five Dollars reward to any person who will take up and return said Negro, or secure him in jail, and give such information that I get him again. ABRAHAM GORRELL. January 30, 1807.
FOR SALE, THE celebrated Stud Horse Young Lion, late the property of William Shields, dec'd, who purchased him of Mr. Henry Artz of Maryland. He is a beautiful dark bay with a star and 4 white feet, 16 hands high and remarkably well formed. The following certificates will serve to show his pedigree. He cleared last year more than what he cost. I will sell him on reasonable terms. JOHN SHIELDS. Back-Creek, Berkeley County, Jan. 30, 1807. I hereby certify that Young Lion, now the property of Mr. Henry Artz, and raised by me, was got by Old Lion, out of Nancy Dawson. Old Lion was raised by Col. Barnes, out of an imported horse and mare. Nancy Dawson was a full blooded Mare. TH'S SPRIGG. I do certify that Young Lion is allowed by the ablest judges, to be the best foal-getter that ever stood in Washington County, his colts are superior to any other in said County: I have two of his colts, for one of them I was offered 200 dollars cash, which was a mare, four years old. JOHN SWINGLE.
Jefferson County, ss. October Court, 1806. William McCormick, Complainant, AGAINST William Hiett, Benjamin Bell, William P. Flood, Joseph Bell, jur. John Daniel, and Samuel Daniel, D'ts, in CHANCERY. THE defendant William Hiett, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this commonwealth, upon the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Hiett, appear here on the second Tuesday in April next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, also published at the front door of the court house of the said county for the same length of time. A Copy. Attest, GEORGE HITE, c.j.c.
FOR SALE, A Negro Woman about 25 years of age and her two children, one of them a boy about 9 years old, the other a girl about 3 months. The woman has been accustomed to house and out work, and is a healthy valuable servant. Apply to the Printer. February 6, 1807.
The subscriber wants to purchase a number of HORSES, From three to seven years old, for which he will pay the Cash, if offered reasonable. WM. MACKEY, jun. Martinsburg, February 6, 1807.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE. THE subscriber, as the acting executor of the last will and testament of Alexander Lemen, dec. pursuant to the powers vested in him by said will, offers for sale the tract of Land, which was held by said Lemen, situate in the county of Jefferson, about three miles from Shepherd's Town, supposed to contain about two hundred and forty-six acres. This land is of the first quality and well watered, having a large stream of water running through it, and three springs rising on it; about one hundred and forty acres of said land is cleared, thirty acres of which is good meadow ground; the rest of this land is in wood. The improvements on the place are, a large convenient dwelling house, a good barn, and other out buildings; also, a tolerably good orchard. It is not thought necessary to be more particular in the description of this land, as it is presumed that any person wishing to purchase would first view the premises. For terms apply to the subscriber, living about three miles from Shepherd's Town. DAVID OSBURN, sen. Jefferson County, February 6, 1807.
Berkeley, ss. JANUARY COURT, 1807. Ordered that an Election be held for the purpose of electing Overseers of the Poor for the upper District, at James Spear's Tavern, on Saturday the 28th of February next, and that Samuel Boyd and William Wilson, or any one of them, do superintend the same, and report. That an Election be held for the middle District, at the Court House in Martinsburg, on the same day, and that Ephraim Gauthier and William Mackey, or either of them, do superintend the same, and report. That an Election for the lower District, be held at Hedges's Chaple, on the same day, and that John Turner and George Porterfield, or either of them, do superintend the same, and report. And further ordered, that the sheriff do make publication thereof according to law. A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
LOST, on Monday evening last, either in Martinsburg or on the road leading from that place to the Widow Vance's plantation on Dry-run, 6 five Dollar bank Notes, rolled up in a piece of Bladder, a part of these Notes is supposed to be on the Union Bank of Baltimore, and the Potomac bank. The Nos. not known. Whoever finds this Money, and returns it to me, shall receive Ten Dollars reward. DAVID HANNAH. Dry Run, near Martinsburg, January 30, 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.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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