Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-06-26 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 6 OF VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, June 26, 1807.
[WHOLE NO. 422.]
FROM THE VIRGINIA ARGUS.
TRIAL OF COL. AARON BURR. [CONTINUED.]
Mr. Botts's remark, Sir, is not to be answered. You are changing the constitutional organ of justice. You are completely blotting out the functions of a Grand Jury. The witnesses will be all produced before you: but no, improper as this proceeding will be, it is still less so than that which they will actually pursue: None of the U. S. witnesses will be brought before you, but those whom they may think it politic to introduce; and depend upon it, that such testimony will be garbled for the ears of this court, as may be expected to bias their judgment.—Well, Sir, and what will be the consequence? When the Grand Jury are about to retire to their own chamber, they will be told that you have demanded additional bail.—Are you then, Sir, to be a pioneer of blood for the Grand Jury?—Is not this precedent outrageous, Sir? The boasted principle, that no man is to be condemned but upon the verdict of 24 of his peers, is gone. Throughout this town, it will be universally reported that you have solemnly declared A. Burr to be guilty of High Treason against the U. S. and some of those to whom the rumour may extend may hereafter be impanelled on the Petit Jury. And will they feel themselves altogether unbiased by your judgment? Why, Sir, let it be declared at once, that the Grand Jury is to be struck out as an intermediate organ of justice.
Do not, I pray you, Sir, let us suffer for the delays and negligence of other people. I cannot blame the U. S. attorney; it is his business to obey the instructions of the government; and if the witnesses are not here, it is certainly no fault of his. But surely there is time enough to travel from New Orleans to this city in 17 days; even with the gigantic "bulk" of gen. Wilkinson himself.
Mr. Hay says, our tone is changed. And how, Sir? We demand a trial now. We demand a fair trial. But must we not therefore protest against a measure, which is calculated to defeat this object? Certainly, Sir. You are called upon to prejudice the minds of the G. Jury. But, Sir, in this interesting case, where liberty and life themselves are endangered, I trust that some hard mouthed precedents will be found in opposition to this procedure. We have come here to answer to every charge, which may be urged against us: We come here to answer in a precedent and constitutional manner. But little did we expect, that the court would decide in the first instance, instead of the Grand Jury; that the sentiments of the Grand Jury were to be prejudicated by an unconstitutional decision; and that the Court itself was to commit its opinion on certain points, which would be regularly brought before them for argument and for decision at some of the ulterior stages of the prosecution.
"Why said Mr. Wirt; do you shrink?" Sir, trace the course of the prosecution, and see who it is that retires from the contest. On Friday the U. S. attorney was not ready: on Saturday he was not ready; and now indeed he will not probably be ready before Monday next. Sir, who is it, that shrinks? And yet does the attorney positively aver that he has evidence enough.
We are charged, Sir, with addressing the multitude. Mr. Wirt says that he could, but would not imitate the example. But neither he nor Mr. Hay have spared the theme. Sir, I will not deny the justness of his eulogiums upon the administration; but permit me only to remark, that there has been a certain conduct observed towards Col. B. which excites my deepest astonishment. When I look at the first man in the government, I behold an individual whom I have long known and whose public services have commanded my admiration. When I look at the second, Sir, he has my whole heart. But, Sir, the enquiry which is now before us relates not so much to the intention as to the effect. An order has been given to treat Colonel B. as an outlaw; and to burn him and his property.
And, sir, again, when the H. of R. demanded certain information, as it was their right and their duty to do; the President granted it; and would to God! Sir, that he had stopped here, as an executive officer ought to have done. He proceeded, however, to say that Col. Burr was guilty of a crime; and consequently to express an opinion, which was calculated to operate judicially upon the Judges and the Juries. Such, was the substratum of all the censures, which have been heaped upon Col. Burr.
Mr. R. proceeded to touch upon a subject, to which Mr. Hay had referred. Col. Burr was arrested in the Mississippi Territory. Was there no court there? Was there no judge of integrity to try him? Arrested too after he had been acquitted by a Grand Jury!! Well! he was transported thence (with humanity it has been said) dragged on by eight musketeers who were ready to shoot him at a moment's warning; refused any appeal to the judicial authority; denied even the melancholy satisfaction of writing to his only child. Was all this humanity? Dragged before this court, which derives its only jurisdiction from a little speck of land on the Ohio. Yes! Sir, but for that little spot of an island, Va. would never have enjoyed this honour! What is all this, sir, but oppressive and bitter inhumanity?—I trust, sir, from what I have said, that no one will think with Mr. Wirt, that I am shifting the question from Col. Burr to Mr. Jefferson. I should not have made the observations, which have escaped me, but to show that my client is justified by his situation in stating every objection that he can, to the present measure.
Mr. R. observed that at least one disadvantage would result from this enquiry; that it was not clear, as Mr. Hay had asserted, that the affidavits would be laid before the court only and not before the Grand and Petit Juries, for the Grand Jury would soon be possessed of the substance of them; and that it was next to impossible for them to separate the impressions thus illegally to be produced upon their minds, from the weight of the legal viva voce testimony.
Mr. R. said, he did not understand Mr. H.'s expressions about certain persons in holes and corners; that if however he meant spies, there were none such; & that although the government certainly had employed no spies, yet that it has excited so much prejudice against Col. Burr as was sufficient to make every man in the country desirous of contributing his full quota of information against him. Mr. R. concluded with remarking, that the present argument had perhaps been permitted to embrace too wide a field of discussion; and that there were two great questions which he should submit to the consideration of the court: 1st: Whether there were any precedents in favour of the present motion and 2d: Whether if a proposition like this and of such great importance was adopted, it would not yield a precedent, that would expose every man in the country to oppression.
Mr. R. contended, that this was a charge which the judge had already decided on a former examination; that it was not a supplemental crime, but the old one; that perhaps there might be some little affidavit to splice out some defect in the former evidence; but what would be the consequence of this proceeding? Day after day, another and another affidavit would be brought forth; facts like poly-py, are easily cut into 2 or 3 pieces; and each of those atoms is to require a new recognizance. For one affidavit there must be a bail of 1000 dollars. Another affidavit, another 1000 dollars; until the burden of bail is so oppressive as to leave no other resource, but in the sour walls of a prison.
Mr. Hay observed, that he should simply notice one remark of Mr. R.'s.—That gentleman had used the expression of "Pioneer of blood." But surely it would not have escaped him, had he but for one moment seriously reflected upon the counsel be opposed or the government. Satisfied of this, Mr. Hay said he should pass the observation by, without further notice.
Mr. Randolph stated that no similar case had occurred in his 30 years practice. It was not wonderful that such a
case had not occurred. (Mr. H. here expatiated at some length upon the difference between the State Courts of Virginia and the federal court.) He proceeded then to observe, that the U. States was a most extensive country, compared to the state of Virginia; that a most material witness might be 1500 miles from the court, before whom he was to appear; and that he might be, at the same time at the head of an army; in all which circumstances, the federal and the state sovereignties were different. So that this difference altogether defeated the application of Mr. R.'s experience, to this subject, even that experience had been admitted as a good authority in the State Courts. But even that gentleman would admit, that had a similar case occurred before the State Courts, the accused would have been committed.
Mr. Randolph asserts, that this motion is made to draw forth the opinion of the court, and thus to prejudice the minds of the Grand Jury. But Mr. R. has certainly forgotten, that this intelligent and impartial Jury is on their oaths and their consciences; and surely this court will not pay so little compliment to their independence, as to admit, that its own opinion will be sufficient to bias their judgment; more particularly too, when the point before the court is so different from that before the Jury. It is the business of the court to commit; and of the Jury to indict: and it is certainly the privilege of the court to decide upon written testimony, although that point is not so perfectly established and settled, as it relates to the Grand Jury. How the court would decide upon this point, Mr. Hay said he could not pretend to know.
There is another consideration, which should be weighed by the opposite counsel. The Grand Jury is now already embodied. They are ready to proceed with any business which may be brought before them. But, my great object, said Mr. R. is to prosecute Col. Burr on the charge of Treason. I make this declaration, because I believe him to have been guilty of it. Let us suppose, however, that the Grand Jury was to discharge Col. B. from the misdemeanor; and then that I was to bring the present motion before the court; what resource then would Mr. Randolph have? From the present proceeding, however, Mr. B. would derive the advantage of an immediate trial; whereas, according to the other mode of proceeding, weeks and months might elapse before he would be brought to trial. And certainly it is in every point of view more desirable both for the government and himself to terminate this business at once, than to impose upon us the necessity of moving for an adjourned trial.
Mr. Randolph says "we are ready; we were ready on Friday; we were ready on Saturday, &c." Sir, there are two sorts of readiness; one in point of fact, and one under certain circumstances. Now these gentlemen will scarcely persuade me that they could be ready to resist the whole weight of evidence if it were ready to be laid before them: But there is certainly no difficulty in believing that they are now ready to proceed to trial, when the whole evidence and particularly gen. Wilkinson's, is not present.
One more remark! Mr. Randolph has expressed a reverence for Mr. Jefferson, which is not certainly derived from trifling considerations. I will make but one remark, and that gentleman will agree with me in the opinion; survey the many-peopled globe through all ages and nations, and you will not find a man more anxiously bent upon promoting the liberty of the people. This was certainly the idea which Mr. Randolph intended to convey.
Mr. R. next proceeded to Mr. Madison, upon whom he has not hesitated to lavish the most unreserved encomiums. Surely then, after this solemn declaration of the oldest counsel for the prisoner, we shall hear no more about persecution. Sir, it is a state of things which it is impossible to reconcile with the amiable character ascribed to the two first officers in the government.
Mr. Wickham observed that he should offer a few remarks upon the supplementary arguments of Mr. Hay; that in this case Col. B.'s counsel had called—they had a right to call—for the precedents—
that Mr. Randolph, who had so ably represented this commonwealth, as a criminal prosecutor for 30 years, had never known a single one to justify this motion; that however true it might be, that the state of Virginia was now of smaller extent than the whole of the U. S. yet that it was then cut up into small judicial districts as the U. S. at present are, and that the witnesses in a criminal prosecution might have been scattered over those districts, as they are said to be in the present circumstances; that Mr. Randolph had represented not one of those districts, but the whole, not only on this side of the mountain, but beyond them; and even the unexplored region of Kentucky, where travelling was at that time liable to so many difficulties, and from which it was so extremely laborious to transport the witnesses to this side of the mountain; that it was not until Kentucky had been more thickly populated, a particular court had been established there. And what is the case in England and her dependences? Certainly that island is not equally extensive with the U. S. but her subjects may at all events be scattered over the world. Why then is there no precedent in that country? Is it not possible that a man might happen to be as far from the Court of King's Bench, a Gen. Wilkinson is from this court? And yet there is no precedent to justify this motion.
What is the crime? It is of so little importance that this court, upon this production of every little affidavit should consent to hear new motions for a commitment? This crime is Treason; it is "a levying of war" against the U. S. And where is the proof of it? Where was Col. B.'s forces? Was his army, like that of Baye's, kept in disguise? Wilkinson's testimony cannot establish this fact; for it is the opinion of the C. Justice that his affidavit does not at all bear upon this subject; and yet two months have since elapsed, and no testimony has been collected.—Wilkinson's deposition contains an improbable mysterious tale, about a Key and Cypher; Mr. W. said that he would not at present expose this transaction; but does this mysterious tale constitute treason? "You, sir, have already decided that there is no treason, in Wilkinson's deposition; but wer'the man himself in court what could he establish further than his deposition can do?"
Mr. Hay is satisfied, that he has sufficient evidence to convict Col. Burr. No man doubts his ability, or his inclination to discharge his duty. Why then does he not lay his indictments before the Jury? Because there happens to be a man in New Orleans, and one perhaps in the East-Indies; and therefore "to make assurance doubly sure," he must wait for their appearance. And all this too, whilst the gentlemen most seriously protest against oppression and delay. Tho' the gentlemen may not be conscious of such a sentiment; their must still be something like it in his heart: But whatever may be the motive, the result to ourselves is the same. It produces delay, and all its consequent oppressions.—No court should sanction this proceeding. This case is like that of a man whose cause stands for trial. When Subpoenas after Subpoenas have been issued; when sums after sums have been expended; he moves for a continuation of his suit. At the very same time he insists upon the sufficiency of his evidence. Surely the court would rule him to Trial.
Why is not the attorney for the U. S. ready for Trial? He has indeed made a computation of time to show that Wilkinson could not have been here before this period; and he has besides introduced an affidavit to show that an express was on his way to Orleans to give him an early summons. There is however, nothing in proof that the drawer of this affidavit was not imposed on by this express; or that the express himself was not mistaken as to the contents of his dispatches. And how stands the computation as to time? The Post goes from Washington to N. Orleans in 17 days. Mr. Rodney left this city in the last of March. The express must therefore have reached N. Orleans about the 20th of April; and yet where is Wilkinson? Though the Mississippi runs down to N. Orleans, and opposed

a strong current to those who attend it, yet it is surely a reasonable proposition that on land it requires no longer time to come then to go. And yet Gen. Wilkinson is not here!
Mr. Hay says it is of no consequence whether the Grand Jury is present or not. But is this consonant with the sound principles of law? Is it constitutional, sir, where there is a particular body set apart for the investigation of acts, for the court to step in and rudely take this power from them? He says that perhaps he shall not send up his bills before the present Grand Jury. But I trust in God, sir, that this determination will be overruled by the court; and that if this prosecution is ever to be closed, we may see the curtain drop upon it now and forever!—If, sir, the prosecution obtains a postponement of this trial and for want of evidence on their part, we might properly contend that Col. Burr, in bound to bail at all, should be held in a smaller recognizance than at present. But we shall waive this right. It is not our wish to discharge the Grand Jury but to set this question at rest forever.
We have said, that we were ready for trial. We are so, sir, in fact as well as in the abstract. The prosecutors say, that we do not believe them to be ready. But how the gentleman can suppose that we mean to pay so poor a compliment to their veracity as to believe that he acts upon his own facts as if he himself did not believe them to be true?
The gentleman, sir, has warmly eulogised the present administration. As a private citizen, sir, no man has less to say with the politics of this country than myself. That gentleman has drawn a picture of our national prosperity: and I am happy to hope that it is true to the life in every thing one feature only excepted. What, however, will he say of the persecution of my client? Sir, let that gentleman draw the most animated pictures of our happiness which his imagination can supply; let them be howsoever cheering or howsoever just, it will be but little alleviation to the wounds of my persecuted client, that he is the only man in the nation whose rights are not secure from violation.
Mr. Burr then rose and addressed the court to the following effect:
I am not, I hope, sir, wasting the time of the court upon the present occasion. The motion proposed is admitted on all hands to be important: and it is certainly a new one. Perhaps it was to have been expected, that on a point so novel, some precedents would have been produced: but in this expectation we have been disappointed. Its novelty will, however, be productive of another effect. It will still better qualify it for making another small feature in a picture of oppressions and grievances, which have never been paralleled in the records of criminal law.
The case is this: no man denies the authority of the court to commit for a crime: but no commitment ought to be made except on probable cause. This authority is necessary; because policy requires that there should be some power to bind an accused individual for his personal appearance, until there shall be a sufficient time to obtain witnesses for his trial. But this power ought to be controuled as much as possible.
The question in the present case is whether there is probable cause of guilt; and whether time ought to be allowed to collect testimony against me. This time ought generally to be limited; but there is no precise standard on the subject; and much is of course left to the sound discretion of the court. Two months ago, however, you declared that there had been time enough to collect the evidence necessary to commit on probable cause: and surely if this argument was good then , it is still better now .
As soon as a prosecutor has notice of a crime, he generally looks out for witnesses. It is his object to obtain probable cause for committing the accused. Five months ago, a high authority declared that there was a crime, that I was at the head of it: and it mentioned the very place too where the crime was in a state of preparation. The principal witness against me is said to be Mr. Wilkinson. Now from what period is the time to be computed? If from the time I was suspected, five months; if from the time when I was seized, 3 months; or is it to be only computed from the time when I was committed? so that it is near 40 days since the notice must have arrived at New-Orleans. But a vessel navigates the coast from N. Orleans to Norfolk; in three weeks—I contend, however, that witnesses ought to be procured from the very time when the
crimes are said to be committed. There is then no apology for the delay of the prosecution, as far as it respects the only person for whom an apology is attempted to be made.
There are other serious objections to my situation: Must I be ready to proceed to trial? True, sir, but then it must be in their own way. Are we then on equal terms here? Certainly not.
And again as to affidavits. The U. S. can have compulsory process to obtain them: but I have no such advantage. An exparte evidence then is brought before this court on a motion for commitment. The evidence on one side only is exhibited, but if I had mine also to adduce, it would probably contradict and counteract the evidence of the United States. Well, sir, and these affidavits are put into the News-Papers: and they fall into the hands of the Grand Jury. I have no such means as these, sir: and where then is the equality between the government and myself?
The opinion of the court too is to be committed against me. Is this no evil?
A sufficient answer, sir, has been given to the argument about my delay; and its disadvantages to myself have been ably developed. But my counsel have been charged with declamation against the government of the U. S.—I certainly sir, shall not be charged with declamation. But surely it is an established principle, sir, that no government is so high as to be beyond the reach of criticism. And it is more particularly laid down, that this vigilance is more peculiarly necessary, when any government institutes a prosecution, and one reason is, on account of the vast disproportion of means which exists between it and the accused. But if ever there was a case which justified this vigilance, it is certainly, the present one when the government has displayed such uncommon activity. If then this government has been so peculiarly active against me, it is not improper to make the assertion here, for the purpose of increasing the circumspection of the court.
Mr. Burr observed, that he meant by persecution the harassing of any individual contrary to the forms of law; and that his case unfortunately presented too many instances of this description. He would merely state a few of them. He said that his friends had been every where seized by the military authority; a practice truly consonant with European despotisms. He said that persons had been dragged by compulsory process before particular tribunals, and compelled to give testimony against him. His papers too had been seized. And yet in England, where we say they know nothing of Liberty, a gentleman who had been seized and detained two hours in a back parlour, had obtained damages to the amount of 1000 guineas. He said that an order had been issued to kill him as he was descending the Mississippi and seize his property. And yet they could only have killed his person, if he had been formally condemned for treason. He said that even Post-Offices had been broken open, and robbed of his papers; that in the Mississippi territory, even an indictment was about to be laid against the Post-Master; that he had always taken this for a felony; but that nothing seemed too extravagant to be forgiven by the amiable morality of this government. Mr. Burr said, there seemed to be something mingled in these proceedings, which manifested a more than usual inclination to attain the ends of justice. As far as it related to himself, perhaps, these things were of no account; but what was then to be said of those and other measures, such as the suspension of the Habeas Corpus act, which concerned the whole nation? If in the island of G. Britain, such a measure was calculated to produce so much disturbance, what kind of sensation ought it to produce in this country?
Our president said Mr. B. is a lawyer, and a great one too. He certainly ought to know what it is that constitutes a war. Six months ago he proclaimed that there was a civil war; and yet for six months have they been hunting for it, and still cannot find one spot where it existed.—There was to be sure, a most terrible war in the newspapers; but no where else.—When I appeared before the Grand Jury in Kentucky, they had no charge to bring against me; and I was consequently dismissed.—When I appeared for a second time before a Grand Jury (in the Mississippi Territory) there was nothing to appear against me: and the judge even told the U. S. Attorney that if he did not send up his bill before the Grand Jury, he himself would proceed to name as many of the witnesses as he could—& bring it before the court.
Still there was no proof of war. At length, however, the Spaniards invaded our territory: and yet there was no war: But, sir, if there was a war, certainly no man cannot pretend to say that the government is able to find it out.—The scene to which they have now hunted it, is only 300 miles distant; and still there is no evidence to prove this war.
Mr. Burr requested the court to consider the consequences which would now result from a commitment for treason; that if he were bound now, the law of Virginia declared that he should so remain till the next term; that this delay was the very inconvenience he would wish to avoid; and that he presumed he was to remain in prison six months, until they could find out this war.
MONDAY, June 1.
Present, Chief Justice Marshall.
The Grand Jury met at 2 o'clock; and were adjourned till tomorrow 10 o'clock.
Mr. Hay observed, that it was extremely disagreeable for him to detain the Grand Jury; but he knew of no better expedient under existing circumstances; that he had received no new information respecting General Wilkinson; and that the only new communications which he had received by the last western mail, was a mass of affidavits from Chillicothe, drawn up by persons who had descended the river with Col. Burr, and that though their affidavits were extremely important, they could not be brought into court as evidence, there being no evidence that the person before whom they were taken was really a magistrate.
TUESDAY, June 2.
Present Judges Marshal and Griffin.
The Grand Jury met & were adjourned till to-morrow 10 o'clock.—There were no other proceedings connected with the trial.
[To be continued]
SWEDEN.
ANCLAM, April 18.
The triumph of the Swedes in Pomerania has been of very short duration. Marshal Mortier has attacked them. The following is the report of his proceedings:
"On the 16th of April, in the evening, marshal Mortier collected a part of his force at Pasewalk. The Swedes had a very extensive line, viz. heads of columns at Falkenswald, Stoltzenburg, Stadtfurt, Belling and Dargitz, viz. from the banks of the Oder to Mecklenburgh Strelitz. The marshal formed the resolution of attacking their centre, without paying any regard to the rest of their troops, convinced that if he could gain the river Peene, it would certainly occasion much loss and confusion among the enemy.
"On the 17th, at day break, the marshal attacked and carried Belling. The French were compelled to traverse a country full of morasses. In vain did the Swedes attempt to defend the pass of the Langham. After an obstinate conflict, in which they displayed much courage, they were driven from one position to another as far as Alikosenow, where the French found them joined by the troops that had occupied Anclam.
"The enemy made an obstinate resistance, but notwithstanding the effects he reckoned upon from ten pieces of cannon with which he fired upon the French, the enemy fell back to Anclam in confusion, without attempting to avail himself of the position in front of that town. The Swedes were followed sword in hand, cut down in the streets, and compelled to retreat over the Peenebrück, which bridge, for want of time, they were not able to destroy. The Swedes suffered considerably on this day, and, besides the killed and wounded, lost two pieces of cannon and six hundred prisoners.
"After this advantage gained over the enemy's centre, marshal Mortier advanced against the flanks, which he had surrounded. A brigade detached towards Uckerkunde, took two pieces of cannon and 530 prisoners. Another column sent towards Demmin, took two light pieces and 100 prisoners, straggling Swedes are every moment brought into the French head-quarters—they are ignorant of the country dialect, and know not what to do with themselves. The Swedes are completely driven over the Peene, and the French are in possession of Demmin.
"Notwithstanding, during the whole of the 16th, the weather was dreadful, and there was a troublesome fall of hail and rain the French ran over a space of 18 miles, fighting all the way.
"At Anclam they found several ma-
gazines of corn and meal, and several ovens in good condition.
"The Swedes have eight gun-boats and several transports, in the Haff. As the wind is contrary, and the people on board are without provisions, it is probable they must surrender."
LONDON, April 25.
Paris papers have arrived to the 17th, and Dutch to the 22d—they have brought us the 69th Bulletin; dated from Finckenstein the 4th inst. It does not contain any intelligence of the least importance; not a single shot, we are told, had been fired by the advanced posts for a fortnight. Bonaparte was going to inspect the line from Elbing to Marienburg. The whole line from Warsaw to Thorn and Marienburg is putting in a state of defence. Nothing is said of a general battle being about to take place; but the preparations making on both sides prove that it is at hand.
Finckenstein, whither the French headquarters have been removed, is 50 English miles further back than Osterode. No cause is assigned for the removal.
Bonaparte, whose attention seems to be as much directed to Turkey as to Poland, would have us believe that the Russians in the Turkish territories have been beaten in every affair with the Turks.—But all the rumours of these successes over the Russians are without foundation.
Extract from the 69th Bulletin.
"The health of the emperor continues excellent; it is even remarked that it appears better than formerly. Some days his majesty makes excursions to the distance of forty miles on horse back. At Warsaw it was last week believed, that the emperor had arrived there about ten o'clock at night. The whole town was immediately & voluntarily illuminated."
NEW-YORK, June 16.
Latest from Europe.
Capt. Higgins, of the ship Isabella, arrived yesterday in 40 days from Bordeaux, has favoured the editors of the New-York Gazette, with Bordeaux papers of the 30th April, and Paris Gazettes, to the 26th.—From these we have extracted every article which appears to possess any interest. The 70th Bulletin, though it announces nothing of importance, is given at length, in this day's Gazette. The 69th, contains nothing more interesting to the world than the assurance that the health of the Emperor Bonaparte, is better than it ever was!
There appear to be numerous and contradictory reports circulating throughout the continent of an expected mediation for peace. No respectable authority is given for these rumours; nor can we, in surveying the present situation of Europe, discover any one power, whose interposition could possibly be effectual. The struggle must be continued while either party possesses the means of sustaining it. It can only be determined by a tremendous conflict; the approach of which is daily indicated by the reinforcements which each army is drawing towards itself.
The verbal information from France, represents the people as groaning under the weight of exaction and military conscriptions. The requisition of conscripts for the year 1808, which is to be completed by the 5th of May, is most severely felt in every part of the Empire.
The Paris Argus of April 28, in announcing the news of the rejection of the British treaty by the President of the U. States, makes the following remark:
"The Americans show themselves more jealous than ever to maintain their maritime independence. The French imperial decree which orders the confiscation of all English merchandise found in the ports occupied by the French armies, had excited apprehensions that some American property might be involved in it; but the explanations since given have fully satisfied the merchants of the United States. All news coming from the continent of Europe is greedily caught up there. From this eagerness it may be seen that the nations apparently the greatest strangers to this war, have a real interest in the success of the cause of the French, and the Americans above all have already to congratulate themselves that the greatness of the efforts which the English government is obliged to make against France, obliges it to relax from the tyranny which it exercised over their trade."
GRAND ARMY.
SEVENTIETH BULLETIN.
FINCKENSTEIN APRIL 9.
A party of 400 Prussians who had embarked at Konigsburg, has debarked on

the peninsula opposite Pilau, and advanced towards the village of Carisberg. M. Mainguernard, aid-de-camp to Marshal Lefebvre, proceeded for that point with some men.—He has so ably manoeuvred as to carry off 400 Prussians, amongst whom were 120 cavalry.
Several Russian regiments have entered the city of Dantzig by water. The garrison has made several sorties. The Polish legion of the North and Prince Michael Radzivil, who commanded it have distinguished themselves. They have made about forty of the Russians prisoners. The siege is continued with vigor. The artillery for it has begun to arrive.
There is nothing new at the different points of the army.
The emperor is returned from an excursion he has made to Marienwerder, and to the tete-de-pont on the Vistula. He has reviewed the 12th regiment of light infantry, and the gendarmes d'ordonnance.
The ground, the lakes, of which the country is full, and the rivers, have begun to thaw. There is not, however, the smallest appearance of vegetation.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 17.
Richmond prints, received last evening, announce the arrival of General Wilkinson at that place on Saturday. They state that on "his arrival at Hampton, Gen. Wilkinson had the precaution to dispatch immediately an express to the attorney for the U. S. in this city. He left Hampton at 4 o'clock on Wednesday, and arrived about the same hour, on Thursday. The object of this dispatch was to communicate the General's arrival to Mr. Hay, and through him to the court; and thus to prevent a premature discharge of the Grand Jury."
Gen. Wilkinson arrived this morning in the stage from Hampton. He is accompanied by his son, Lieut. Murry and servant, Lieut. Gains, Lieut. Smith and Mr. Graham and servant. Sergeant Dunbar, whose affidavit was lately put aside in court, and some other witnesses, accompanied the general as far as Hampton, and came up in the Pilot boat to this city."
G. W. left Governor Claiborne at New-Orleans.
The papers detail in part the proceedings of the Court on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday last.
On Thursday the Grand Jury was adjourned over to Saturday.
On Wednesday the motion for a writ of subpoena duces tecum to summon the President to produce the original letter of General Wilkinson of the 21st of October, together with the instructions issued to the naval and military officers relative to A. Burr, was made, and warmly discussed.
This discussion occupied Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, when it was closed by Mr. Burr—on which day no decision was made by the court.
[We understand that subpoenas have been received by the President, the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy.]
After the close of this argument Mr. Burr addressed the court on the propriety of giving more specific instructions to the Grand Jury on certain points of evidence. These points he offered in writing in the form of eight abstract propositions, limiting the Grand Jury to certain species of evidence. This course was opposed by the counsel for the prosecution as useless and mischievous. After some desultory remarks from the counsel Mr. Burr requested the Chief Justice to inspect his list of propositions, to determine which would admit of the delivery of this opinion. Here the business rested on Friday.
June 19.
Information from Richmond as late as Tuesday, states there had been only five witnesses examined on Monday evening—the examination of Gen. Eaton lasted about four hours. Gen. Wilkinson had been sworn but not examined.
MARTINSBURG, June 26.
On Saturday, the 13th inst. the Chief Justice delivered the opinion of the court on the motion to issue a subpoena duces tecum , directed to the P. U. S. The motion was allowed.
The Chief Justice stated his having drawn up a supplemental charge, which had been submitted to the counsel, with the view of having an argument on any disputed point, previous to its delivery, which was, after a desultory conversation, postponed till Monday.
Thomas Truston, William Eaton, Benjamin Stoddert, and Stephen Decatur were sworn and conducted to the grand jury.
Erick Bollman was then called and appeared. Before he was sworn Mr. Hay informed the court that he had made a full communication to the government of the plans, the designs, and views of A. Burr. As these communications might criminate Dr. B. before the grand jury, the President had communicated his pardon—which Mr. Hay here offered to Dr. B. and which the latter refused accepting.
The counsel for Burr contended that this did not amount to a pardon, and that consequently Bollman could not be called upon to answer questions which might criminate himself. This point was contested by the opposite counsel. Dr. Bollman was sent to the grand jury without any special intimation; the point under discussion being referred for future consideration.
William Duane, Peter Taylor, Albright, and Jacob Dunbar were sworn and sent to the grand jury.
On Monday Gen. Wilkinson was sworn and conducted to the grand jury. A long argument was had on a motion made by the counsel of Mr. Burr, to instruct the grand jury not to receive written papers as testimony. The decision of the court is not given. Mr. Hay proposed sending to the grand jury the letter partly in cipher and partly in German, addressed to some person in New-Orleans, and said Mr. Wyllie could prove its identity, and Dr. B interpret it. This was strenuously opposed by Mr. Burr's counsel. Wyllie was called into court, and interrogated as to his knowledge of this letter. These questions by the advice of his counsel, he declined answering, under the allegation that the answers would criminate himself as much as Mr. Burr. Here a long argument ensued on compelling Mr. Wyllie to answer the proposed questions, which was not finished this day.
On Tuesday Mr. Hay produced a letter to him from the President of the U. S. stating that the letter of general Wilkinson of the 21st Oct. had been placed in the hands of the attorney general when he went to Richmond in March, and that it was either in his hands, or in those of Mr. Hay; and giving permission to Mr. Hay to disclose its contents, under the exercise of a discretion to withhold any parts not material for the purposes of justice.—As to the orders issued by the war and navy departments, the President observes that they were a correspondence of many months with a variety of officers, asks for a specification of the papers required, and states that the secretary of war had been desired to search his official papers, and that whatever should be found that was deemed material should be communicated.
The rest of the day was occupied on the question relative to Mr. Wyllie without bringing the argument to a close.
[Nat. Int.]
GENERAL WILKINSON.
As usual to announce the arrival of Gen. Wilkinson in Hampton Roads yesterday. The arrival of the U. S. schr. Ranger , from N. O. announced one of the Hampton Packets, and arrived the latter about 10 o'clock at this office. Gen. Wilkinson was on board the Ranger on his way to Richmond. The Ranger on passing the frig. Chesapeake , lying in Hampton Roads, fired a salute, which was returned by the frigate.
On the meeting of these two redoubtable warriors, Wilkinson and Burr, some precious confessions and disclosures may be expected. A war of words, at least if not a war of some more serious kind.—For as some poet says:—
"Where Greek meets Greek, Then comes the tug of war!!" Norfolk Herald.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living near the Lick Mill, on Tuesday last, as an astray, a dark bay mare, with a small star in her forehead, about fourteen hands high, three or four years old, has been docked, is a natural trotter, no brand or mark that is perceptible. The owner is desired to prove property pay charges and take her away.
EDWARD R. FOREMAN. June 26, 1807.
A MILLER WANTED.
THE subscriber wishes to employ a man of industrious habits and good character, who is well acquainted with the Milling business.
STEPHEN SNODGRASS. Back-Creek, June 26, 1807.
Valuable Lands For Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue in the Town of Bath on the 26th day of August next, if not disposed of before that time at private sale.
THE plantation on which Lewis W. Dent now lives, lying on both sides of Sleepy-Creek, in Berkeley County, Virginia, five miles from Bath, containing 553 acres. This land is of the first rate quality on Sleepy-Creek; about 150 acres are cleared and the balance is clothed with excellent Timber; more than 100 acres of the tract is good bottom land; 15 acres of meadow is now made, and at least 100 acres is well adapted to grass; the improvements are a convenient Dwelling House, a large Barn, and two good orchards of Apple and Peach trees; This land is well watered by Sleepy-Creek and a number of fine springs that rise on it. One third of the purchase money will be expected in hand, and one, two, and three years credit will be given for the balance, in equal annual payments.
The subscribers will also sell the following Tracts of Land, at public sale, in the Town of Romney on Wednesday the 2d of September next, viz:
47 acres of Land,
situate on Cabin run a drain of Patterson's-Creek, in Hampshire County, distant 15 miles from Romney and two from Paddy Town; This land is of good quality, it is divided into three Tenements, on each of which are a convenient Dwelling House, Barn and other buildings, with an orchard of different kinds of Fruit; a considerable portion of this Tract is bottom land, and the whole is well watered.
Also 341 acres,
lying on the north fork of Patterson's-Creek, Hardy County; This land is of the first quality, more than one half of which is bottom land; it abounds with Sugar Trees, is well watered, and a large proportion well adapted for meadow; A good Dwelling House and Barn is built on this Tract, and an orchard planted, and other improvements made.
Also 448 acres of unimproved Land,
in Frederick County, twelve miles from Winchester, on the road leading to Romney and Moorefield. The three last mentioned tracts will be sold on the same terms as the first mentioned Tract. General Warrantees will be given for the whole of them. Further particulars will be made known on the day of sale.
LEWIS W. DENT, PATRICK DENT.
June 26, 1807.
WAS committed to the Jail of Jefferson County as a Run away on the first of the present month, a Negro fellow who calls himself BILL and says he belongs to Gen. John Marshall, Bill is about 18 years of age five feet three inches and an half high, deep black, has on him, a suit of coarse home made woollen cloathes, much worn.—The owner is desired to come prove his property and take him away, otherwise he will be disposed of as the law directs.
JOHN YOUNG, Jailor.
June 26, 1807.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1806.
Morris Rees and David Rees, Complainants,
AGAINST
Presley Neville and the other legal representatives of John Neville, dec'd, Coleby Chew and Noah Ridgeway, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Presley Neville and other the heirs and representatives of John Nevill, dec'd, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel, it is ordered, that said Presley Neville and other the heirs and representatives of John Neville, dec'd, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in September next, to answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
PURSUANT to a decree of the County Court of Berkeley, will be sold at public vendue, on the premises, on Monday the 17th of August next, to the highest bidder for Cash, a Tract of LAND belonging to the estate of Benjamin Hedges, dec'd, on which the said Hedges lately lived, containing 120 acres of lime stone land, situate on the road leading from Martinsburg to Bath; the greater part of it is cleared, there is a dwelling House, Barn, and an Apple orchard on it. The above property will be sold subject to the dower of the widow.
John Turner, George Porterfield, Aaron Faris, Samuel Cunningham, } Com.
June 26, 1807.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber's Farm about two miles above the Great Falls of Potomack river, in Fairfax County and state of Virginia, on the 21st of June, inst. a bright mulatto man slave (nearly white) named TOM POS-TON, about five feet ten inches high, and well made, his feet and hands short, has several moles on one side of his face and neck, a scar on one of his legs, wears his hair and whiskers long, slow motioned and mild spoken, an excellent waggoner and a good cradler; had on and took away with him a gray woolen jacket, a pair of osnaburg trowsers, two shirts, a fine blue cloth coat and other sufficient cloths.
Any person who takes up said fellow, if in the county shall receive a reward of Twenty Dollars; if out of the county and within 100 miles 30 dollars, if 150 miles 40 dollars; and if 200 miles the above reward and all reasonable charges paid if brought home or secured in any jail so that I can get him again.
WILLIAM GUNNELI, Jun.
N. B. As he is an artful fellow it is very probable he may have cut his hair and whiskers short and changed his cloths. June 26, 1807.
Berkeley, ss.
May Court, 1806.
Samuel Veal, Complainant,
AGAINST
David Veal, Cornelius Vanarsdall and Susannah his wife, William Morgan and Agnes his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, and Elizabeth Veal, Heirs and legal representatives of Isaac Veal, dec'd, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, David Veal, Cornelius Vanarsdall and Susannah his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, and Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that David Veal, Cornelius Vanarsdall and Susannah his wife, Cornelius Hamme and Mary his wife, Drake and Martha his wife, William Kelwell and Catherine his wife, and Robert Anderson and Sarah his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in September next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living on Back-Creek, Berkeley County, a black mare very much mixed with gray hairs, has a brand scarcely perceptible on her left buttock, a small star in her forehead, cress fallen & hip shotten, and supposed to be about 10 or 11 years old—had a colt with her about two months old and nearly the same colour, with both hind feet white, and has a small snip on the nose; appraised to twenty dollars.
JAMES FAIRES.
Back-Creek, Berkeley County, June 26, 1807.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton
RAGS
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER

Fresh Goods
NOW OPENING.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their Farming Friends and the Public in general, that they are now opening at their store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town,
A very large and General assortment of
Cheap Fresh Goods,
of every description which have been purchased uncommonly Cheap at Philadelphia and Baltimore, and will be sold far cheaper than any Goods have been this season. They invite all those wishing to get CHEAP GOODS to call on them.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 19, 1807.
Prime Sickles.
THE subscriber has just received a quantity of excellent
Sickles,
made by Hugh Long of Pennsylvania; also on hand, Old Rye Whisky, of excellent quality, distilled by Martin Billmire; Waldron's Cradling & Grass Scythes; German Scythes and Cutting Knives; Dutch and English Whetstones; Ten Hogsheads of nice New-Orleans Sugar, very Cheap; excellent Green Coffee, Rice, Tea, &c. Also, Homemade Linen and Twiled Bags, & a large assortment of
Fresh fancy Goods,
which are now ready for sale uncommonly Cheap for Cash.
WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, June 19, 1807.
FOR SALE,
ON moderate terms, a negro girl seventeen or eighteen years of age, who is skilled in house and kitchen affairs, she has one child about fourteen months old. Also, one other negro girl between eleven and thirteen years old, who is as well acquainted with house and out work as any of her age. Apply at this Office.
Two valuable Mill seats
TO be let for a term of years, nearly adjoining the lower locks on the Shenandoah river, within half a mile of Harper's-Ferry. The terms may be known by applying at the Department of war. Any suitable character inclined to lease the same may have an opportunity of seeing the plot, and of viewing the premises by applying to
SAMUEL ANNIN. Harper's-Ferry, June 12, 1807.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN out of the subscriber's pasture, near Keyes's-Ferry, on Sunday night the 31st of May last, a dark bay horse three years old, full 14 hands high, with glass eyes, and his hind feet white, has a great many white hairs in his forelock and a small snip, is a natural trotter; any person that will take up said thief and horse, so that the thief may be brought to conviction, and give me information thereof so that I get my horse again, shall have the above reward, or ten dollars for the horse only, and all reasonable charges paid if brought home.
HENRY GARNHART. Jefferson County, June 12, 1807.
RAN away from the subscriber living in Shepherd's-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, about the 28th of April last, an Apprentice boy named Mahlon Reynolds, bound to me by the Orphan's Court of said County, to learn the Cabinet-making business: Five dollars reward will be given to any person who will apprehend said Apprentice, and bring him to me, or secure him in jail so that I get him again: He is about five feet eight inches high, of a fair complexion, and has light coloured hair; I suppose he is lurking about on Back-Creek, at or near a Mr. Ludmire.
WILLIAM EATTY. June 12, 1807.
Plank for Sale.
THE subscribers inform the public that they have a large quantity of most excellent PLANK for sale, of the following kinds, viz.
 1 1-4 inches Pine Plank for Flooring,  1 ditto ditto ditto,  3-4 ditto for Weatherboarding,  1 ditto Poplar ditto,  3-4 ditto for Weatherboarding, 
Also, a large quantity real good Rye Whisky and Apple Brandy (distilled in Maryland) Salt-Petered Bacon and Waldron's double prime Cradling and Grass Scythes, where Farmers and others may be supplied on very Cheap terms, with
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 5, 1807.
New Goods.
THE subscriber informs his Friends and Customers, that he has just received and is now opening an extensive assortment of
Spring and fancy Goods,
purchased in the city of Philadelphia, which he offers at very reduced prices for Cash or Country produce.
Also on hand, a quantity of good Rye Whisky, by the barrel or single gallon. ALEXANDER COOPER. Martinsburg, June 5, 1807.
New Store.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has commenced the Mercantile business in the house lately occupied as a Store by Ignatius O'Ferrall, at Mill-Creek, where he has a Choice collection of Spring and Summer Goods, Groceries, Liquors, Hardware, &c. &c. All which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce. He solicits the patronage of the public, and assures them that he will always keep up a general assortment, and will dispose of his Goods on as low terms as they are retailed in any other place.
WILLIAM B. KING. Mill-Creek, June 5, 1807.
Levi Price
HAS just received a complete assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, which he assures the public will be disposed of on the most satisfactory terms to the purchaser. He feels certain that those who call on him will not complain of his prices. His late purchases comprise the following articles.
 Fancy Calicoes,  Lean Muslins,  Shawls and Handkerchiefs,  A large assortment of fancy ribbons,  Leghorn and other bonnets,  Fancy Marsails vesting,  Thread Gloves,  Gentlemen's Hats covered with silk,  Leghorn ditto, &c. &c.  Tin Ware,  A large supply of BELL's CROCKS, &c. 
Martinsburg, May 15, 1807.
The subscribers have just received, and are now opening, an additional supply of
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
which added to their late purchases in March, makes their assortment very general and complete, from the very advantageous terms these Goods have been laid in, they are enabled to sell them on better terms than heretofore, they deem it unnecessary to particularise any articles, as they can assure the public that their assortment cannot be exceeded by any, and upon examination they are satisfied will give general satisfaction to purchasers; they return their sincere thanks to their friends for past favours and assure them that every exertion on their part shall be used to merit a continuance.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, May 15, 1807.
N. B. They always keep a good assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON on hand. The House and Lot occupied by Mr. L. Price is still for sale, for terms apply to
T. C. S. & Co.
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton
RAGS
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
FOR SALE,
FOURTEEN and a half acres of Land, lying on the Bank of Potomac, in Jefferson County, adjoining the Lands of Mr. John Toole and Captain Shepherd.—One half the purchase money in hand, the remainder in a year, with interest, will be expected.—A good title will be made the purchaser.
DAVID HUNTER.
June 5, 1807.
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS early in April, I bought a sorrel mare of Elizabeth Mingle, (widow) at forty dollars, for which I gave two notes, twenty dollars each, payable the first of February, 1808; the mare being very low in flesh and I some what doubtful, Mrs. Mingle insured her sound, which she has since confessed before witness; but the mare still continued weakly and not able to work, and has since died; but fortunately for me, I have lately been informed by respectable authority that the old lady has never considered the mare sound since last fall, in consequence of which I forwarn all persons from taking an assignment on said notes, as I am determined not to pay them, until I am compelled by law.
ANDREW TOLAND.
June 5, 1807.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a petition will be presented to the County Court of Jefferson, at the next July Court to be held for the said County, for the discontinuance of the following road, commencing at the forks of the Shepherd's-Town road at the corner of Robert Shirley's field, and running from thence over the lands of Jarvis Shirley, Majr. George Washington's heirs, and others, to Charles-Town.
May 29, 1807.
TRAVELLERS
And others, may meet with genteel accommodation at the sign of the
GLOBE,
in Shepherd's-Town, where the subscriber has opened a
House of Entertainment.
JAMES BROWN. May 22, 1807.
Cheap Groceries.
E. & T. FINLEY,
No. 45, Howard-Street,
HAVE on hand an extensive assortment of Groceries and Liquors, which they offer for sale at reduced prices for cash.
Having experienced considerable inconvenience from the general credit heretofore given, they are induced to decline it—and will therefore after the first of May next, sell for cash, or produce only. This arrangement will enable them to make all their purchases for cash—and they flatter themselves they will be able to sell so much below the usual credit prices, as will be considered an object worthy of attention.
They will exert themselves to make it the interest of all who wish to make purchases for cash, to give them a call.—Orders from a distance will be particularly attended to.
They will continue to purchase Flour and Whiskey as usual, and receive all kinds of produce, on storage or to sell on commission.
Baltimore, May 1, 1807.
[2m]
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 17th of February last, Negro Charley, about 29 years old, dark complexion, with a wen over her right eye, and one joint of her right big toe cut off. She was seen at Absolom Miller's, on the 26th of February. Any person securing her in jail or delivering her to me, shall receive five dollars reward.
SMITH SLAUGHTER. Jefferson County, March 20, 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.
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 Potomak 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 Potomak 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 18, 1806.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity, that they have just commenced the Tinning business at the house of Mr. Wm. Sommerville, next door to the printing Office.—They intend also to work in sheet iron.—The business will be carried on in an extensive manner by them, all demands therefore, in their line, can at any time be complied with.
JAMES ROTHROCK. WILLIAM MAKEN.
May 29, 1807.
STRAYED from the plantation of the subscriber on Back-Creek, (formerly Harper's and Murry's mill place) on Tuesday evening the 19th inst. a dark brown mare, nine years old, between 15 and 16 hands high, shod before, trots and paces, has never been docked, but has the hair on her tail cut. Also a bay mare, about six years old, about 16 hands high, shod before, and had half of a shoe on one of her hind feet, and is a natural trotter. I will give a reward of four dollars to any person who will return the above creatures to me, or two dollars for either of them.
JOHN GARVER.
May 29, 1807.
Spring Goods.
THE subscribers have just received, and are now opening, at their store in Shepherd's-Town, (Mr. Keasley's well known stand) A large and complete assortment of
Choice goods,
which were purchased in Philadelphia and Baltimore at very reduced prices. They deem it unnecessary to particularise any articles, as they can assure the public that their assortment of GOODS cannot be exceeded by any, and upon a particular examination they are satisfied will give general satisfaction, both as to cheapness and quality;—They therefore flatter themselves that those who wish to get good bargains will call on them, and they pledge themselves that their friends shall not be disappointed.
R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, April 17, 1807.
WRITING PAPER
For sale at this Office.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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