Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-08-12 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
Martinsburg, Va. Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
No. 12 of Vol. X.
FRIDAY, August 12, 1808.
Whole No. 480.
M. P. Miller
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Corner Store, by the Market-House in Shepherd's-Town.
THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they have just finished opening, at their Store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town, a General Assortment of FRESH GOODS , which, added to their former stock, makes it very complete.
The following articles are a part of the stock now on hand: Ladies' fashionable, figured and plain Sattin Straw BONNETS. ditto ditto split Straw, Leghorn and Chip ditto. Gentlemen's nice light (imported) broad-brim BEAVER HATS, with and without green under. 2 boxes Irish Linens (well assorted) 1 ditto Droyesha ditto. 1 ditto fine Dowlas and Brittanias. 1 ditto fine and coarse German Rolls. 4 bales fine and coarse Ticklenburgs. 2 trunks nice Cambric and common Calicos. 1 ditto 4-4 and 6-4 Cambric Muslins. Plain, Striped and Figured Leno Muslins. 1 case Superfine and low priced Dimities. 1 trunk Silk and Cotton Hosiery. English Kid and Silk Gloves. SATTINS. Black, Changeable and Plain Lutterings. A great variety of fashionable Ginghams. ditto ditto Searcloth, for Gentlemen's summer wear. Patent Manteens. India ditto, Grandurella and Ceylon Cashmeres. MIXT FLAD. Silk and Cotton Chambrey Muslins. Gentlemen's fashionable corded Marseilles Vestings. White Jeans, and Royal Ribb, for Officers' pantaloons. Elegant Fancy Silk and Leno Shawls. Silk and Cotton Umbrellas and Parrasoles. A great variety of Thread and Cotton Lace. Bed Tickling, Home-made Linen, Twill'd Bags, and Flax. Fresh Medicines and Paints, of the best quality. Flax-seed Oil. Prime Seal and Upper Leather. Nice Fair-tops, Calf-skins and Boot-Legs.
BAR-IRON, Steel and Nails, Well-seasoned PLANK. A great quantity of Hard-Ware, Claws, Glass, Queens' Stone, Tin, Wooden and Potters' Ware. Also, a large quantity of
Hugh and John Long's prime Sickles, Waldron's Cradling and German grass Scythes, WHETSTONES, 60 barrels Rye Whisky, a part of which is upwards of twelve months old, 40 barrels Apple Brandy, two years old, which they will sell low, or let out for grain, to be delivered after harvest. They assure the public, that they never had a better assortment of Goods than at present. All of which they will sell low for Cash, or on the most liberal terms to punctual customers. JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 24, 1808.
Take Notice. THOSE persons who are indebted to the estate of Thomas Hall, late of Berkeley County, deceased, are requested to pay off their respective debts on or before the first of September next; those who have claims against the deceased, will please bring them in by the above time, for settlement. JAMES FAULKNER, Adm. Martinsburg, August 5, 1808.
STRAYED from the subscriber's plantation near Opeckon bridge, some time in June last, two FILLEES, about two years old; one of them entirely black, the other of a black colour with one hind leg white; they are both long-neck'd; I will give three dollars and reasonable expenses to any person who will return them. ELI BELLER. August 5, 1808.
Cheap Spring Goods. THE subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he has received from the City of Philadelphia and Baltimore, and is just now opening a very extensive assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS , Consisting, in part, of the following articles: Chintzes and Calicos. Italian, plaid and changeable Silks. Elegant Damask Silk Shawls. Figured and plain Leno Muslins. Cambric ditto. Irish Linens, (uncommonly cheap) Spider Net Sleeves. Laced Cotton Hose. Superfine Edging and Lace. Fashionable Sattin, Straw and Leghorn Bonnets. Wreaths and artificial Flowers. A great variety of Fancy, Kid and white Slippers. Pink Gingham. Elegant Tortoise-shell Combs. Sea-weed Fishing Lines. Gentlemen's Summer HATS. ALSO, a large quantity of Useful Books , that are sold exactly at the Philadelphia prices. Home-made Linen, Twill'd Bags and Flax. CALF-SKINS and BOOT-LEGS. Patent and other MEDICINES.
Waldron's cradling and grass scythes, About fifty dozen of Long's prime sickles, German SCYTHES and CUTTING-KNIVES, Bar-Iron, Strap-Iron, Castings and Steel; A large assortment of Groceries, and a quantity of Old Rye Whisky, of excellent quality, distilled by Martin Billmeyer, A few dozen of Hopkins' first quality RAZOR-STROPS, with Diamond Paste, &c. &c. &c. All of which is offered for sale at the most reduced prices for Cash. He therefore requests that all those who wish to get BARGAINS , will be pleased to call at his Store, below the Bridge and opposite to Mr. Shutt's tavern. WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, June 24, 1808.
FRESH GOODS Now opening. THE subscribers have the pleasure to inform their friends, customers and the public generally, that they have just received and are now opening at their Store (Mr. Kearsley's well-known corner) in Shepherd's-Town, a complete and handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS , consisting of almost every article in the mercantile line, which have been purchased low, and will be sold on as favorable terms as any goods that will be offered this season. They return their thanks to all those who have been pleased to call on them since their commencement in business, and flatter themselves with a continuance of the same, as they are determined that no pains shall be spared to accommodate those who may favour them with their custom. R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 20, 1808. The subscriber has just received a large quantity of
Bar-Iron, which he offers for sale on the lowest terms; ALSO Crowley and Blister'd STEEL. Waldron's prime Cradling Scythes for sale at one dollar and twenty five cents; Pendry's and Burns' SICKLES; Pendry's are the same as Long's, as having lived with Long ten years, and is allowed to make Sickles equal to him in every respect. He sells Brown Sugar as low as it is to be had in Baltimore by the quarter cwt. He particularly solicits all those who wish to purchase GOODS for Cash in call on him, as he will undoubtedly make it to their advantage. LEVI PRICE. Martinsburg, June 20, 1808.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, living near Opeckon in Jefferson County, Virginia, on Monday the 6th instant, a Negro Man named ELISHA, about twenty one years of age, about five feet seven or eight inches high, well made, rather slow in his speech, and is remarkably fond of liquor—Had on when he went away, a new shirt and trowsers of strong home-made tow linen, striped stand-down jacket, and a round-about made of fulled lindsey of a drab colour, the under part of the sleeves made of cloth nearly of the same colour, a wool hat about half worn, with a hat band and buckle, the hat band wrapped round with brass wire, and coarse shoes much worn. I will give twenty dollars reward and all reasonable expenses for the apprehension of the said Negro, if he is returned to me, or secured in jail, so that I get him again. ABRAHAM GORRELL. June 17, 1808.
Clock making and Watch repairing. THE subscriber acquaints his friends and customers, that he is still carrying on the above business at his residence in Frederick County, on the main road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, eighteen miles from the former and six from the latter place; where he will be thankful for any orders in his line, and trusts he shall be able to execute them with satisfaction to his employers. He has now in his employ John Grove, well known as an excellent Watch repairer—and for the convenience of persons, in or near Martinsburg, who may want their watches cleaned or repaired, he has engaged Joseph M'Feely of that place, to receive them for him, to whom they will be returned when finished. Watches repaired by him will be warranted to perform accurately for one year, accidents excepted. All Clocks made by him, will, as usual, be ensured to perform with accuracy. He makes Mill-Brands of every description. REES BRANSON. 6th Month, 10th, 1808.
OBSERVE THIS. The subscribers will pay cash (at six cents per lb.) for all clean Linen Rags delivered at their Paper Mill in Chambersburg. SAMUEL PURVIANCE, JOHN COLHOUN. Chambersburg, July 22, 1808. [6w]
Stray Horse. TAKEN up trespassing on the subscriber's plantation, near Opeckon creek, a sorrel Horse, seven years old, fourteen and an half hands high, his left hind foot and right fore leg white, blaze face, shod all round, no perceivable brand, and appraised to sixty dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges, and take him away. JOHN MYERS. July 22, 1808.
WRITING PAPER for sale at this Office. 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.
[CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST.] REVOLUTION IN SPAIN! Order accompanying the Royal Decree and Address. "Most illustrious Sir, The grand duke of Berg has directed me to transmit to the council, as I hereby do, the annexed royal decree of our lord king Charles IV. issued at Bayonne, in the palace of government, and by which his majesty has been pleased to appoint lieutenant general of the kingdom, his imperial and royal highness the above named grand duke of Berg: that the same may be so understood by the council, and by them carried into execution, and circulated with all possible speed for the corresponding purposes. "I likewise send to the council, in compliance with the said grand duke's commands, the annexed address of our said lord king Charles IV. in which he exhorts his subjects to submit to his dispositions for the security of Spain, the promotion of her happiness and the preventing of the distractions and calamities with which she is threatened; that the council may also publish and circulate the said address. May God, &c. "Palace, May 7, 1808. (Signed) "SEBASTIAN PINUELA." "To the senior member of council."
The whole having been read at the meeting held this day, in the presence of two members of the supreme board of government, his excellency Don Gonzalo O'Farril, and his illustriousness Don Bernardo Iriarte, appointed for that purpose by his imperial and royal highness the Grand Duke of Berg; after deliberating upon the subject, and hearing the king's fscals, it has been unanimously resolved, that the annexed royal decree and address shall be carried into execution, and communicated to all the captains-general, presidents and regents of all the chanceries and audiences, governors, corregidores, intendents, ordinary justices, to the most reverend archbishops, reverend bishops, and heads of the secular and regular clergy of the kingdom, that they may understand, execute, and procure the execution of the same, obeying and enforcing obedience to the orders and resolutions of his imperial and royal highness in his capacity of Lieutenant General of the kingdom, without opposing or suffering the same to be opposed in any manner whatever. Madrid, May 8, 1808. Duly registered. His excellency Don Sebastian Pinnela communicated, on the 7th of May, to Don Arias Mon, senior member of the council and chamber, the royal order and enclosures of which the following are copies: "Most illustrious Sir, "I send you by order of his imperial and royal highness the grand duke of Berg, lieutenant general of the kingdom, the annexed decree of Ferdinand VII. addressed to the supreme board of government, and enclosing a letter which he wrote to his august father resigning the crown in his favor, and the revocation of the powers given to the said board of government, most particularly charging the latter to submit to his said august father. "I likewise enclose you the letter which the said Ferdinand VII. wrote to his imperial and royal majesty the emperor of the French, upon the same subject; that the whole may be immediately published, printed and circulated by the council." "I have this day delivered to my father a letter worded thus: Sire, venerable father and sir in order to give your majesty a proof of my love, obedience and submission, and to comply with the wishes your majesty has repeatedly expressed to me. I resign my crown in favor of your majesty, wishing that your majesty may enjoy it for a long series of years. I recommend to your majesty the persons who have served me ever since the 19th of March, fully relying upon the assurances which your majesty has given me on this head. May God, &c. Your majesty's most humble son, "Bayonne, May 6, 1808. (Signed) "FERDINAND."

In consequence of this resignation of the crown in favour of my august father, I revoke all the powers with which I had invested the board of government, previous to my departure from Madrid, for the dispatch of the important and urgent business that might occur during my absence. The board shall obey the orders and commands of our beloved father and sovereign, and shall enforce their execution throughout the whole kingdom. Before I conclude, I have to return thanks to the members of the board, to the constituted authorities, and to the whole nation, for their services to me; and to charge them most heartily to unite with my beloved father, king Charles, and with the Emperor Napoleon, whose power and friendship can, more than any thing else, secure to Spain her most valuable blessings, namely, her independence and the integrity of her territory. I also charge you not to suffer yourselves to be seduced by the artifices of our eternal enemies; to live together in perfect harmony, and to keep a good understanding with our allies; and lastly, to avoid the effusion of blood, and the misfortunes which would otherwise result from the present circumstances, if you should allow yourselves to be led away by the spirit of delusion and discord. Let it be so understood by the board, &c. &c.
(Signed) FERDINAND. Bayonne, May 6, 1808.
In consequence of the royal decree appointing the Grand Duke of Berg, Lieut. General of the kingdom, and his imperial and royal highness having confirmed the members of all the tribunals in their respective places, the council has issued, the same date, a royal decree enjoining the impartial and speedy administration of justice, and directing stamp paper to bear the words, "Government of the Lieutenant-General of the Kingdom."
Extract of a letter from Lord Collingwood, to admiral Cochrane, dated Off Cadiz, June 18, 1808.
"The Flying Fish having joined me on her way to Barbadoes, I avail myself of the opportunity to put you in possession of such events, as have occurred in Spain, and come to my knowledge."
"You will doubtless have been informed of the resignation of the crown of Spain by Charles IV. to his son; of the dismissal of the Prince of Peace, and seizure of his estates; of the accession of Ferdinand VII. that Bonaparte had inveigled both those princes, and the rest of the royal family to meet him at Bayonne; that he made them all prisoners; having obliged Ferdinand to return the crown to his father, and induced the old king to lay it at his feet, to be disposed of as he might direct."
"Soon after Ferdinand's quitting Madrid to proceed to Bayonne, the Grand Duke of Berg assumed to himself the temporary command of the government of the country, by the title of lieutenant general of the kingdom—this usurpation, the Spanish nation has resisted almost to a man. The spirit to oppose French tyranny, the abhorrence of the acts which have been practised against the royal family and the state, and the unanimity and enthusiasm manifested, to restore the nation to its independence, perhaps, never surpassed in any country or in any cause; even in the parts where the French are in force, (as at Madrid and Barcelona) this spirit is said to exist in its full extent, though the avowal of it is punished."
"At Cadiz on the 8th and 9th inst. the French squadron of five sail of the line and a frigate, which at the beginning of this revolution, had moved up near the Carracas, were bombarded; and after the suspension of the attack for four days, on the morning of the 14th, they struck their colors, and were taken possession of by the Spaniards."
"As a provincial government each province has established, a junta of several persons, of the greatest influence; to which the people are obedient, and the most zealous in its cause: this, of Andalusia, is the one with which the English have had most communication. Its army is commanded by general Castanos, and for its state, &c. I beg to refer you to the enclosed copy of a letter from captain Bradford, an officer of the English forces, who has been with it some time. The mass of the province of Valencia, and of Asturias, is equally numerous; and that of the former, aided by some regulars, is said to be on the way to Madrid to drive the French out of it: in short, sir, the whole population of the country is in arms, and when ever the French meet a Spaniard, they find an inveterate enemy."
"To the English nation the Spaniards
look, as that on which they depend for support, and security against the common enemy; and some districts have declared themselves at peace with Great Britain, without waiting for the usual forms but as commissioners deputed from the supreme council at Seville, have today gone to England in the Revenge, to treat with his majesty's government, I make no doubt the wish of the Spanish nation will soon be gratified by a regular convention."
"The French are making considerable exertions to get a large army into Spain; but the spirit of the nation is so fully roused, that, if her councils are judicious, and their leaders act with ability and firmness, there is ample means to resist them, and all may end well."
"His majesty's government has directed in this crisis that every assistance shall be afforded. I have supplied them with powder from the ships; and about 5000 men under major general Spencer is on their coast, ready to act as circumstances may make necessary, and a further force by this time is on its way from England."
"The Portuguese, altho' disarmed are said to be raising in all parts of the country to expel the French, which they have done at Oporto: and as the enemy's troops there are very few and very much divided, there is every reason to suppose they will be successful—their principal force is at Lisbon, which consists of about 5000 men; and a large body of people (30,000) partly natives, and partly Spaniards, under the command of the Portuguese gen. Gonzaerere, were, by the last accounts I received, on the march to attack it; if Lisbon falls, the Russian squadron under admiral Senavin, which is in the Tagus will probably share the same fate; indeed, there is no indication on their part of much zeal towards their new allies."
"I have thought it necessary to give you this information of the state of affairs in Spain, as his majesty's government have directed that every aid may be given to them, for maintaining their independence as a nation, and resisting the ambitious projects of France."
"All the decrees and every act of the several juntas, or supreme councils, throughout Spain, are in the name of Ferdinand 7th, who is a prisoner to Bonaparte, as well as his two brothers, & the country at present is governed by those juntas in the several provinces."
"The importance of preserving the colonies from falling into the influence of France you must be well aware of; and that the French have already taken measures for seducing them; so that every means should be used to inform them of the true state of affairs here and of the brave resistance made by their country. For this purpose I am authorised by his majesty's government, to give passports to ships or vessels which are employed either in conveying their dispatches and orders to the colonies, or the persons they may think it necessary to send out to conduct their affairs in this very critical juncture—I have given some passports for this purpose. Two frigates and several feluccas intended for the provinces in America will be ready to proceed to different parts of America, and I request you will please to apprize the officers under your command of those Spanish ships and vessels, which they may probably meet, and direct them to give every aid to them in the service which they are employed."
"These vessels will have merchandise in them; the adventures in general of the crew; and some of them will also have quicksilver, which is much wanted at La Vera Cruz—The passports I give you are intended to include those articles—indeed, at this moment, there should be no litigation—every encouragement ought to be given to the Spaniards, and their vessels carrying dispatches be considered as friends."
"P. S. The information contained in this letter you will be pleased to communicate to the governors of the several islands within the limits of your command."
Extract of a letter to rear admiral Purvis, dated Utrera, June 12, 1808.
"On receiving directions to proceed to the Junta, at Seville, I was particularly commanded by major general Spencer to communicate to you direct, the information I thought of any consequence; and with the particular points in view, specified in the orders I received, I lose no time in communicating what his serene highness the president of Andalusia, &c. has given me, as the just account of their affairs, I beg leave to observe the utmost frankness appeared to guide them, and the most decisive
firmness strengthened the relation they made."
"They described their regular force joined by the camp at St. Roque, at 12,000, of which 6000 occupy the position of Cormona, with 15 pieces of from 6 to 8 pounders; their cavalry, and the remaining force, is at Seville, Utrera, and the small houses in the neighborhood; the entire force, they think, may be increased by small bodies, who arrive daily; and three regiments of peasants, to whose instructions they have commanded every attention should be given."
"By intercepted letters from general Dupont, commanding the French at Cordova, they learnt his orders to M. Dubris, to proceed from Tavira to Seville direct; others bid him not obey this order, but join him by the shortest roads at Cordova; complain they have no answer; and in the last bro't yesterday, bid him be expeditious, as he is desirous, when reinforced to drive the rebels from Seville. On the obtaining of the first, the council dispatched general Johnston with 3000 regulars, and gave directions to the government at Ayamonte, to put the armed peasantry in motion. From the impossibility of the deeply intersected ground from this to Seville and Cordova, they do not apprehend the French can proceed, and certainly must abandon the ten pieces of cannon, if they are not all destroyed; and if he is not, they impate it to his having moved by the left and the river, to join general Dupont at Cordova."
"The irregular force they have given arms to by the number of rations given, from 70 to 75,000, and would increase to any numbers they would wish. The zeal to join the army is repressed by the order in council just enforced."
"I am just returned from the advanced guard at Cormona, where the utmost confidence exists; and in an admirable position, they are prepared to check the advance of the French, who as yet have made no indication of moving from Cordova, in front of which city they are employed in strengthening an excellent position by works."
"General Johnston's corps is returned, and has marched to the main body of the Spanish regulars at Utrera, which is the head quarters of the captain general Castana."
"When at Carmona, I saw 300 Swiss, who had just arrived from Campi, where they were posted on their march from Madrid; others attempted to follow, but it is supposed they were obliged to disperse."
"To describe the sentiments of the people, I need only observe, the lowest class cannot be bribed to convey any intelligence, as appears by the numerous letters they deliver to the Magistrates, when the impossibility of knowing they are traitors would ensure them every means of passing and returning undiscovered."
"Some evil-minded men have been arrested; but their names and number are so inconsiderable, that it has not been thought of sufficient moment to punish them."
"The accounts from Portugal are as favorable as can be desired. Mr. Caraffa, commanding the Spanish forces at Lisbon, and the Marquis de Montega, who commands at Oporto, have assured the Junta of their concurrence in the measures adopted; their intention of countenancing the desertions of the men, and the success of this design. Mr. Caraffa's letter adds, the Russian squadron would not oppose any attempt of the English to land a force in that part."
"The Presidios of Africa are secured by the arrest of the French Emissaries sent there to liberate the slaves, so much that they are withdrawing much of their force to increase their defence before Seville."
"The Junta had dispatched intelligence to the colonies, of the change in affairs; but some intercepted letters discover the design in the French, who assured the country was at their feet, sent out orders to remove some of the higher officers, and naming those in their interest. From Bordeaux, the Junta fear the intelligence may get to the settlements; but not from Spain, as they have gotten even to quintuple copies of the orders, and I am desired to express the satisfaction they should feel, if a few English light vessels were dispatched to intercept these orders, known to have sailed for Havanna, Cuba and Vera Cruz."
"General Morla's late suspension of attack on the fleet at Cadiz, has been answered by the most positive orders to take them. The officers and privates are to have their private property restored to them inviolate, and the liberty to
return to France, if the English approve of the terms; but the unconditional surrender of the fleet is determined on here."
"From a collective body, all much occupied, I could not expect much information, and compelled to trust to my memory for names, some confusion may at first occur; but a little at leisure I shall get over these difficulties, selecting the individuals most proper for my views."
Signed, K. I. BRADFORD, D. Ad. Gen.
"P. S. The intelligence of this day has diffused the most desirable activity into the Junta. A deputy has arrived, acknowledging the supremacy of the Junta—the Junta of La Mancha detail by him the numerous peasantry in arms, the attack of a French force at Andrican, with the entire destruction of them."
"The deserters from the French would be numerous, but the peasants kill every stranger, the Junta here have issued orders on this head."
"A spy has been taken, but his examination is not finished."
"A colonel from the French has arrived with a flag of truce—the motives to reconnoitre—the Junta have resolved to detain him."
"The arrival of the English at Argamonte has had the best effect on the minds of the people—all fear is fled—the organization goes on with vigor—the machine is gaining stability, and with it that energy which will remove the embarrassment roused by the timid, tho' well inclined."
"Some suspected people have been arrested, and vigor will enforce the obedience they before received from the novelty of the events."
"The officer who brought up the above dispatches says, that London accounts to the 4th of June had been received at Barbadoes, stating "that the Russians in three or four engagements, had been defeated by the Swedes with considerable loss, having upwards of five thousand killed in the last engagement. That an attempt was made to assassinate Bonaparte at Bayonne, but that he escaped, having received only a slight contusion of a sabre." What a pity the assassin had not a little more nerve, and rid the world of so troublesome a guest."
Admiral Cochrane writes to Col. Hamilton, "I have forwarded a copy of this intelligence to the Captain General of the Caraccas, and have stopped all hostile proceedings of the squadron under my command, against that and the other Spanish provinces; and I am in great hopes they will be preserved from the clutches of the French."
New-York, August 2.
The brig Havanna Packet, M'Donald, has arrived here in 12 days from Havanna. By her we learn, that a Philadelphia ship had arrived there from Spain, full of officers, sent out by the Junta at Seville. By this arrival at Havanna, a Proclamation was received, dated June 6, at Seville, declaring WAR against France, and PEACE with England. This Proclamation was issued at Havanna by the Governor, and every article of it requested to be enforced in the Island of Cuba, except that Frenchmen should not be molested; for the Proclamation of Seville, confiscates all French property."
It is reported, via the Havanna, that the resistance to the French in Portugal had become so formidable, that gen. Junot had been forced to seek his personal safety on board the Russian fleet; and that in Spain, all the energies of an indignant and gallant people were in active operation.—Great Britain was giving every possible succor to the cause."
The following verbal details, by the British Officer arrived at Norfolk, have been handed to us for publication, by the Gentleman to whom they were transmitted from Norfolk. [ Phil. Register. ]
The Spaniards and Portuguese had risen en masse and massacred the French troops in Spain and Portugal—MURAT who commanded at Madrid, had with difficulty saved his life, and surrendered himself a prisoner to the Regent of Spain."
Junot, who commanded at Lisbon, had taken refuge on board the English Fleet, after losing almost the whole of his army. The French squadron at Cadiz, had been attacked by the Spaniards in sight of the British fleet, which the Spaniards requested might not interfere, as they wished to chastise their perfidious enemy with their own hands—and the French squadron, after a combat, was surrendered to the Spaniards.

Extract of a letter from Barbadoes, dated 10th July, 1808.
"I congratulate you most sincerely on the accounts from Spain, where a flame is lighted up that bids fair to scorch the wings of the tyrant of Europe."
"Are this, every Frenchman either in Spain or Portugal is either killed or taken, we already know of above 20,000, being so. It is computed that Spain, in two months from the date of the last dispatches, received the 20th ult. would have 1,200,000 men in arms. They had got possession of six French ships of the line, and ambassadors gone to England to make peace; all the Spanish ports are open."
"We understand that the ship Beaver , belonging to John J. Astor, of this city had got permission to take out to China the Mandarin Chief and his Secretary, who have been detained in this country ever since the Embargo was laid."
( N. Y. paper. )
STAYATION. —We assert, for fact, (says a Boston paper) that his Excellency the Governor (Sullivan) as Superintendent of Flour Importers has received orders not to grant any more permits to import Flour into the town; and on Monday he acquainted our informant that were he to grant a permit, it was his opinion it would be of no avail in the southern custom houses. What next?
NEW-YORK, August 3. LATEST FROM LONDON.
By the arrival of the ship Union , Jacobs, from London, (which port she left on the 11th June) the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser , has received a file of London Papers to the 9th June, and Lloyd's List's to the 7th inclusive. Captain Jacobs had a paper of the 11th, but he gave it on his passage to the captain of a British frigate.
Doctor Heermann, a passenger, is the bearer of dispatches from our minister at London, and from St. Petersburg, to the government of the U. States. He informs us that the British orders in council, it was expected in London, would shortly be so modified as not materially to affect neutrals.
The riots in Manchester, and the other manufacturing towns in England, though in a great measure kept under, were not altogether extinguished. The Union has upwards of 3000 letters.
We have also received by the Havana Packet a Proclamation from the Governor, and Council at Havana, opening the ports of Havana to the English, and declaring war against France in the name of Ferdinand VII. Intelligence of the recent revolution in Spain reached that island by the ship Dispatch , Singleton , of Philadelphia, in 34 days from Cadiz. She brought out a great number of Spanish officers, from the new government or junto at Seville.
A letter from the Havana dated the 20th July, expresses an opinion as current, that all French property would be confiscated, and all Frenchmen, not domiciliated, would be compelled to quit the island.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant at Havannah, received at New-York, dated July 19.
"An express extraordinary has this moment arrived here from Spain, bringing the important news that the emperor Bonaparte no longer exists; that he was killed by the Spaniards at Bayonne."
A late Vermont paper says—"By a gentleman who passed through St. Albans, on Wednesday last, we are informed, that the militia who were called out to support the laws of the union on the shores of Lake Champlain, were disbanded, and returning to their respective homes."
There passed through this village on Friday last, twenty five waggons loaded with five barrels each, of pork, and two with potash, and we are informed by one of the drivers, that there were seventy waggons engaged in the same traffic, which will shortly pass through this town."
( N. Y. Western paper. )
MARTINSBURG, August 12.
City.
On Saturday last, in an advanced stage of life, Mrs. Nancy Mendenhall wife of Mr. James Mendenhall.
On Saturday evening, very suddenly, of an apoplexy, Mrs. Hannah Pendleton, wife of Mr. William Pendleton.
PRINTERS IN CLOVER! Mr. Selleck Osborne, editor of the Boston Democrat , is appointed lieutenant of dragoons, in the service of the United States.
Silas Halsey, junr. editor of the Trenton True American , a lieutenant of Dragoons.
We have also heard besides the appointment of col. Rife alias Plunder , of two journeymen printers in Lancaster, one or two journeymen printers in Harrisburg and York, and one or two journeymen printers in Washington City, being appointed to commands in the regular troops.
Who are to write, And fight.
( Freeman's Journal. )
[Miranda, counted a number of Printers among his deluded followers, and the much abused victims to his unhappy enterprise; he had also printing materials, for the furtherance of his views. But as our new army is not supposed to be intended for any revolutionary purpose, we are not of opinion that there is to be a distinct corps of " Slangwhang-ers ," as Lancelot Langstaff dubs them. Were such an establishment intended, who more fit to lead them than Duane ? No—these typographical officers are to sink their old profession in approaching greatness. A revolutionary general of France rose from the spacebar to the head of an army, exchanging the composing stick for a marshal's truncheon ; and this fact recorded in history may turn the brain of many a printer's boy.]
To the Editor of the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer .
THE conduct of Mr. Jefferson through the whole of his political career has been marked by so many changes and glaring inconsistencies, that to pursue him through all the mazes of his devious way, would require a mind similar to that by which they were originally traced. To attempt it would be vain, but still there are some strong lines which it is impossible not to perceive. He is attended by a fatality which has uniformly compelled him to abandon in practice, even the few sound principles into which his interest and his theories unwarily betrayed him; and it is only to the floating chimeras of his visionary imagination, that he has been able to adhere with constancy. He seems to have defied the declaration of independence, only that it might serve as a severe satire upon his own administration; for what grievance is there set forth, of which the last seven years have not furnished an example?
Pretended violations of the constitution, were the grounds of his opposition to the former administration. The alien law which furnished a subject for the display of so much Virginia and Kentucky violence, was justly objected to, as placing too much power in the hands of the executive.—From the purity of their professions, one would scarcely have supposed that Mr. Jefferson and his followers would have chosen a measure, the rottenness of which themselves had so frequently and loudly declared, as the mode upon which to improve.—But the Congress of the United States, either from weakness, or a dislike of contradicting in the peevishness of his old age, the whims of their leader, have lately betrayed the interests of their constituents so far, as to pass an act making the collectors of each port, the sole judges of the legality or illegality of any shipment of provisions, which might be making in their district. Suspicion was the ground upon which this judgment was to rest. The property of the merchant was to be detained, and the law by which this injury was to be inflicted, locked up in the dark recesses of an ignorant collector's bosom. His decision was to be conclusive; from it there was no appeal. To submit was ruin; opposition was vain and unlawful.—Thus was a power unknown to the free constitution of America, vested in the hands of a few collectors of the revenue! For any oppression of which they might be guilty, they were not accountable, for where was the law by which they were to be directed? Framed and executed by themselves, the interpretation must also rest with them. In other words, their authority over our commerce was limited only by the bounds of the United States. And who are these collectors, to whom so enormous a power is thus given? Tools of the President, creatures the tenures of whose offices depends upon his breath, who hold a profitable commission to-day, and to-morrow may be deprived of bread, for refusing to obey the tyrannical mandates of their master. Is independence either of conduct or opinion to be expected from such men? Not to pay implicit obedience to Mr. Jefferson's order, is at once to lose a lucrative office. Power given to them therefore is just so much added to the executive, and the mediate manner in which it has been done, is a mere "tussis pro crepitu" to deceive the people. By this act, Congress have placed almost the whole coasting trade of America in the hands of one man, who can suspend it, without assigning any other reason, but that a cloud of suspicion has o'er shadowed his mind; thus uniting in his person the characters of legislator, judge, and executive, which our constitution declares shall be separate, and which And what was the law which he was to execute? His own suspicions! And what the consequence of this immediate execution? Ruin to the lawful trade of many American merchants. And are these the pure principles of republicanism by the glare of which, so many of our citizens have been caught? Those reflecting men who have hitherto been led away by the false pretences of democracy, have only to examine these measures, and their tendency, and the delusion will be dispelled. To interested persons I do not address myself.—It is only with men of independence who have candor enough to acknowledge an error, that argument can avail, to such men alone should reason be directed. Of such men therefore I ask the question if any thing could be a more flagrant violation of the freedom of the citizen, than to subject his property to a law, ignorance of which was honorable, to a law founded on suspicions of the blackest dye, suspicious injurious to his character, his reputation, his patriotism? To a law which only existed in the dæmon of a president, made and executed in the same instant, not visible, not framed by the representatives of the people, but springing into existence from a mind naturally dark, and habitually suspicious, to which Congress had unwarrantably resigned that power, delegated to them by their constituents? In what part of the constitution is the power given to Congress, by which they are authorised to make the president of the United States omnipotent over commerce? The power of regulating commerce is indeed given to Congress itself, but it is such a power as they cannot transfer. But if they could constitutionally assign the power of regulating commerce, certainly they could not go further, and delegate to others, powers not given to themselves! Unless then Congress can prove, that the power of regulating includes the power of destroying, they must rest under the imputation of having servilely abandoned the interests of their constituents and of the constitution; and of having committed a crime at which morality revolts. Amongst this servile majority, I blu'd to say, was our own representative. In thus betraying the rights of our citizens has Mr. Morrow spoken the sentiments of the freeholders of this district? If he has, then my countrymen scarcely deserve again to enjoy those rights so tamely resigned. But the next election will I hope prove, that although liberty has already extended her pinions in flight to some more happy clime, the voice of her votaries, decidedly spoken, may yet recall her to her native seats amongst our mountains.
Every one who reflects how strong the influence is which interest has upon the conduct and opinions of mankind, must perceive that the consequence of thus placing the property of so many persons in the hands of one man, is at once to destroy that high minded independence which every honest republican ought to feel. It is however an old observation that degenerate minds perpetually seek to reduce others to a level with themselves. It is not surprising therefore that a servile Congress should wish to see itself countenanced by the people of the United States. An attempt may be made to justify the present violation of the constitution, by the example of a former Congress in passing the Alien law. Let it be remembered that one only regarded foreigners who have no rights in any country, the other infringes the rights, and property of every citizen of America: the one was made with an eye to a few emissaries of a government with which we were in a state of hostility; the other is a time of peace, and levelled at the dearest interests of our country; the one was never acted upon, the other has been severely felt by the whole agricultural and commercial interests of the union. But the argument itself proves the depravity of the party which uses it and shews more strongly the necessity of expelling them from trust. In the words of an able political writer "let me exhort and conjure you, never to suffer an invasion of your political constitution, however minute the instance may appear, to pass by without a determined and persevering resistance.—One precedent creates another.—They soon accumulate and constitute law. What yesterday was fact, to day is doctrine. Examples are supposed to justify the most dangerous measures, and when they do not suit exactly, the defect is supplied by analogy. Be assured that the laws which protect us in our civil liberties grow out of the constitution, and that they must fall or flourish with it. This is not the cause of faction or of any individuals, but the common interests of every citizen." That Mr. Jefferson himself considered the power given to his collectors as a gracious gift of his party to himself, appears from his having laid down one sweeping rule of suspicion by which every merchant is condemned, rather than trust each individual case to the suspicions of his creatures. The virtuous man is determined to have at least uniformity of decision and universality of ruin. Thus are all the high sounding sentiments of Mr. Jefferson and his party vanished into air, having once answered their purposes. They served as so many spokes in the ladder by which they mounted upon the backs of the people, but once firmly seated, they think unnecessary longer to preserve even the semblance of republicanism.—From such men everything is to be feared, nothing to be hoped. The people now feel severely the effects of their unworthiness and incapacity. They must prove in April whether they have spirit to resist injuries, if they have not, they are beneath co-impassation.
STENTOR.
LANDS for sale.
ON Monday the 21st of November next, being the 5th day of the Court of the County of Berkeley for that month, at the Globe Tavern in Martinsburg, I will sell at public auction for ready money, a very valuable tract of LAND containing about 226 acres lying about a mile and an half from the town of Martinsburg—There are on the premises a good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, &c. and the whole is in tenable condition. It will be shown on application to Mr. Samuel B. Harris in whose tenure it now is, and possession will be given to the purchaser on the 1st of April next.
This property was some years since sold under a deed of trust from Michael M'Kewan and wife for the benefit of Gen. Swann and others of the city of Baltimore to whom it now belongs. It is encumbered with an old Mortgage which will be extinguished prior to the sale. Full information as to the title will be given on application to
PHILIP C. PENDLETON. Martinsburg, Virginia, } August 12, 1808.
THE subscriber hereby informs the inhabitants of Martinsburg and its vicinity that he still continues his occupation as a Wheel-Right, he makes Flax, Wool and Cotton Wheels, Check Reels, Windsor Chairs and all other kinds of Turning, he will likewise repair old work for his old customers, he will take in exchange for new work all kinds of country produce at the market price, he has at present on hand, a quantity of work such as Windsor Chairs of the newest fashions, house joiners and cabinet makers may also be supplied with large benches and clamp screws, or any other kind belonging to joiner turning. Merchants near or at a distance may be supplied with Tar Cans as usual, either by the single dozen or gross.
All those in arrears are desired to call and discharge their balances either in cash or country produce, either will be accepted. He still resides in his old stand in Burke street, near James Faulkner's Store.
MICHAEL KERN August 12, 1808.
TAKEN up by the subscriber, trespassing on the plantation of Samuel Hite, near Opechon-Creek, a sorrel Mare, thirteen hands high, five years old, with a star and snip, mealy mouth, neither brand or other mark, appraised to thirty-five dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
THOMAS FETTERSON. August 12, 1808.
STRAY COW.
STRAYED from the commons of Martinsburg, on the 8th of July last, a red and white spotted Cow, with a white streak down her back, and white belly, her hind feet white and probably her fore feet, her horns bored, and both her ears cut off, she had on a large bell with a chain collar. A generous reward will be given to any person who will return said cow, or take her up, and give me information, so that I get her again.
CATHARINE HOMMAN. Martinsburg, August 12, 1808.
ONE CENT REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, on Sunday last, an Apprentice boy named John Raney, about 18 years of age.—He took with him a variety of clothing, not recollected. One cent reward will be paid for the apprehension of said apprentice.
JOHN WESTENHOFER. August 12, 1808.
NOTICE.
WILL be exposed for sale, at public auction, on Friday the 19th instant, at my residence in Buckles Town, all the personal estate of Robert M'Knight, deceased. The terms will be made known on the day of sale.
ANN M'KNIGHT, Ex'r. August 12, 1808.
N. B. Those having claims against the said estate are desired to exhibit them for settlement, and those indebted are requested to make immediate payment.
ANN M'KNIGHT, Ex'r.

Home made Linens and Twill'd Bags.
THE subscriber informs their friends & the public, that they have recently received a large quantity of Homemade Linens and Twill'd Bags, also a large supply of Medicines and Paints, of the best quality. Physicians and others may depend on being supplied by wholesale and retail at the Philadelphia and Baltimore prices. They have also on hand Flax-Seed Oil, Paint Brushes, Nails of all sizes, well seasoned Pine, Poplar and Walnut Plank, Bar-Iron, Crowley and Blister'd Steel, Baton and Fish, a strong new Road-Waggon, Prime Soap and Upper Leather, Nice Boot-Legs, Fair-tops and Calf-Skins, Homemade Shoe-Thread, a few nice Horse Nets, at less than half the usual prices. Together with almost every other article that this country and neighbourhood requires in our line of business.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
P. S. They pay in Cash, the highest prices for Hides and Skins, clean Linen and Cotton Rags.
Shepherd's-Town, July 29, 1808.
ALL those who made purchases at the sale of the property of Abraham Miller , dec'd. are informed that their respective obligations become due on the 1st Sept. next, when it is expected they will be discharged. There being claims upon the estate, that must be paid in a very short time, it will be out of my power to give any indulgence after the day above mentioned.
WILLIAM B. KING, Adm'r. July 29, 1808.
A GENERAL meeting of the Overseers of the Poor of Berkeley County, is directed to be held at the Poor-House in Martinsburg, on the first Monday in September next.
By order of the board, ROBERT COCKBURN, C.O.P. July 29, 1808.
TO be sold by Public Auction on Friday the 12th day of August next, at the late dwelling house of Thomas Hall, dec'd. near Mr. Sharple's Sulphur Spring, a variety of Household Furniture, Two Mares and one Colt, a large Stud Horse of the Snap breed, and a number of other articles too numerous for insertion. Nine months credit will be given, the purchaser giving bond and approved security.
JAMES FAULKNER, Adm'r. July 29, 1808.
I WISH to employ a Journeyman Weaver, who is a single man, well acquainted with the business, and who is of sober and industrious habits. To one of the above description constant employ and generous wages will be given. Apply at the subscriber's residence near the Quaker Meeting House.
JOHN M'CLURE. July 29, 1808.
THE public are respectfully informed, that the subscriber has lately purchased the Mills formerly owned by Major Andrew Waggener, and last in the occupancy of Cephas Beall, which, in a short time, will be in complete repair for the reception of Wheat and the manufacture of Flour; he will always keep in his employ persons well acquainted with the business, and will endeavour to give ample satisfaction to all his employers. He will stand the inspection of all Flour manufactured at his Mill, when the wheat is merchantable.
He will shortly have erected a Machine, for the purpose of pounding and grinding Plaster Paris.
WILLIAM B. KING. July 29, 1808.
Mr. THOMAS STEWART, TAKE NOTICE.
THAT on the tenth day of September next, at the house in which Mr. John Davis now resides, at the Yellow Springs, Green County, and state of Ohio, I intend to take the deposition of said John Davis, which I intend to offer in evidence on the trial of a suit brought and now depending in the District Court held at Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, in which you are Plaintiff and I am Defendant. Said deposition to be taken by virtue of a commission issued from the said Court.
Yours, &c. ALEXANDER MILLER. July 29, 1808.
THE subscriber will exchange Jewellery, or any kind of Silver work, for good new Feathers. JOSEPH M'FEELEY. Martinsburg, July 15, 1808.
L. PRICE, Has just received a large supply of FRESH GOODS,
which he offers for sale on the lowest terms. His assortment consists, in part, of the following articles:
 Mull Mull Muslins,  6-4 and 4-4 Cambrick do.  Leno and Spider-net do.  A beautiful assortment, Cambrick and Diaper Dimitys,  Pocket Handkerchiefs,  A Superb collection of E. Chintzes and Fancy Prints,  Cotton Laces, assorted,  Patent Nankeens,  Grandurells,  India Nankeens,  Blue do.  Fancy Ginghams,  Lappet and Cambrick Shawls,  Leno do.  An extensive assortment of fashionable and other Bonnets,  Morocco Shoes,  Fine drab Cassamers,  Superfine Cloths all colours,  Marseilles, assorted,  Cotton hose do.  Tortois Shell and Horn Combs,  Fancy Velvet & President's Cord,  Irish Lisen,  German do.  Excellent Spinning Cotton,  Crowley and Blister'd Steel,  Bell's Cocks and Dishes,  S. Wine, J. Spirits, F. Brandy,  Cherry Bounce, Rum,  Madeira Wine,  Herrings and Shad,  Rappee Snuff,  Imperial, Hyson,  Y. Hyson and Green } TEAS,  New England CHEESE of excellent quality.  Cradling and Grass Scythes,  Tin Ware,  First quality Rifle powder,  Common do.  Shot and Lead,  Sweet Oil,  Spirits Turpentine,  Tar, Fish Oil and Molasses, &c. 
He assures the public that no person shall undersell him, and that no pains shall be spared to oblige customers. Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.
PAPER MAKING.
THREE or FOUR APPRENTICES are wanted by the subscriber, to learn the PAPER-MAKING business—Lads from twelve to fifteen years of age will be preferred.—This business is remarkably healthy, and holds out advantages that but very few others offer. Apply to Mr. Alburris, in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber, at his Paper-Mill near Buckle's-Town.
CONRAD COUNSELLER. July 1, 1808.
THE subscriber wishes to dispose of the FARM on which he now lives, situated in Berkeley County Virginia, near Opeckon Creek, about three miles from Martinsburg and seven from Shepherd's-Town, on the main road leading from the former to the latter place—This farm contains about three hundred acres, a part slate and a part limestone land of the first quality, about two thirds of the whole tract cleared, and now in a state of high cultivation, the balance clothed with excellent timber, which will always afford a greater quantity than the consumption of the place will require—A sufficient portion of the land can be converted into good meadows—The improvements are a very comfortable and convenient dwelling house, a large frame barn and stables, with other useful buildings; there is a spring of good water quite convenient to the dwelling, and several other springs rise on different parts of the place, furnishing a sufficient and constant supply of water throughout the year.
The subscriber being desirous to remove to the state of Ohio, will take in exchange for the above farm, land well situated and of good quality in any part of that state; or if a greater part of the price can be paid in hand, a great bargain will be given in it. The terms will be made known on application to the subscriber living on the premises.
ELI BELLER. April 29, 1808.
The subscribers have just received a handsome assortment of Antietam Bar-Iron, ALSO Best Crowley and Blister'd Steel and Strap-Iron, a constant supply of which they always keep; they also have Waldron's prime Crating and German Grass SCYTHES and a large quantity of Long's noted Sickles, For sale on good terms. THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, June 10, 1808.
LANDS for sale.
A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Files and Basil Cross now reside, containing five hundred acres of good lime stone LAND, binding on Opeckon-Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's-Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill-seat on Opeckon—The title good, the price low and the payments will be made easy to a punctual man. Those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms on application to John Baker, Esq. at Shepherd's-Town.
BENJAMIN ODEN. Martinsburg, Nov. 20, 1807.
BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY MARTINSBURG.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his customers and the public, that he still occupies his old stand, between the Post-Office and Printing-Office, Martinsburg; that he has lately made a considerable addition to his stock of leather, (which is of the best quality) and shall constantly keep by him a large assortment, so that none who may please to employ him will ever be disappointed; he will be careful in always keeping the best workmen, and from his own particular attention, feels an assurance, that he shall be able to give satisfaction to his customers—BOOTS and SHOES, of every description, will be carefully made, agreeable to directions—He intends to keep, ready-made, a variety of work for Ladies and Gentlemen—Having a large stock of Leather on hand, he will be able to give a short credit to punctual persons who may wish it. He is thankful for the favours already received, and will endeavour in future not to be underserving encouragement.
RICHARD HICKSON. April 1, 1808.
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY, Nearly opposite the Globe Tavern, Martinsburg.
THE subscriber, from a desire to advance his own interest, to place his business on a more respectable footing, to serve his customers, and to be at all times ready to answer the calls of the public, has now, and intends always to keep in his employ, some of the best and most fashionable workmen, in his line of business; he will also be constantly provided with the best leather that can be obtained—and, from an assiduous attention and endeavours to please, has no doubt but that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who think proper to employ him.
Gentlemen and Ladies at a distance, who may please to favour him with their work, may depend on their commands being strictly complied with, and that by forwarding their measures accompanied with instructions, their work can be as well executed here, as at any of the most fashionable towns.
JACOB POISAL. March 25, 1808.
A variety of BLANKS For sale at this Office.
PROPOSALS for printing by SUBSCRIPTION, The Armenian Skeleton, BY WILLIAM HUNTINGTON.
THE publisher has been induced to offer a new An edition of this work to the public from the circumstances of it, (it being almost out of print) and with the hope that its circulation will be a great public good, and have a tendency to point out to searchers after righteousness the true path to which it may be found. He trusts that it will satisfy those for its perusal who are in search after Divine truths; all who wish to see the Gospel promoted and spread through our land, he doubts not, will feel a disposition to encourage this source of valuable work.
The publisher is not actuated by interested views in offering this work to the public; his sole object is the dissemination of truths necessary for every human creature to be acquainted with; the only reason for obtaining so many subscribers as will pay for the printing, his own situation being such as to put it out of his power to have it republished without the aid of others.
The work will probably make from 280 to 300 duodecimo pages; it shall be well printed on good paper, and the price, half bound, shall not exceed one dollar; those who wish them bound in leather can have them at the additional expense of binding; if the number of subscribers should be equal to his expectation, the price in all probability will be less.
The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained to pay for the printing.
Subscriptions received at the office of the Intelligencer .
JOHN HUTCHINSON. June 3, 1808.
BATH.
THE subscribers, appointed at the last session of the General Assembly, Trustees for the town of Bath, Berkeley County Virginia, are informed that a number of persons who have been advised to use the waters of this place, are deterred from visiting it, from an apprehension of its unhealthiness. They deem it their duty to state to the public, that the mill-pond to which the former sickness of persons at Bath is almost exclusively to be ascribed, has been long since entirely dry, in consequence of the dam having been taken down, and that the inhabitants of the town have enjoyed their usual health for more than a year past, and of course, during the summer and fall of the last year. We are entirely satisfied that these Springs may be resorted to as formerly without any risk to the health of visitors, from the cause above mentioned.
The Commissioners have had the Baths repaired, and are taking measures for cleansing the streets, cellars, &c.—They intend, as far as the powers given them by law will permit, to fit the place for the comfortable accommodation of those to whom the use of the waters may be necessary.
 ELISHA BOYD,  JOHN BAKER,  HENRY S. G. TUCKER,  DAVID HUNTER,  RAWLEIGH COLSTON,  PHILIP C. PENDLETON.  Berkeley County, Virginia, } July 1, 1808.
BAR-IRON.
WE have now on hand a complete assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON, which we intend keeping constantly.
R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 20, 1808.
RAN away from the subscriber about the 1st of this month, a girl named Peggy Brewer, bound by her parents; she is about fourteen years old; she took with her a variety of clothing. SIX CENTS reward will be given to any person who will return said girl.
BARNET KEPHART. July 15, 1808.
THE subscribers, in addition to their former assortment, have just received and finished opening a complete and handsome variety of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
(too extensive to particularize,) among which are an elegant assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's fashionable Manufactures, together with
A very general selection of the most permanent
EUROPEAN, INDIA and other
Merchandise, the whole of which they most respectfully recommend to customers particularly, and a liberal public generally, at the most reduced Cash rates—For all former favours conferred they gratefully request permission to return public thanks, hoping in all respects relative to their line of business to merit a continuance of patronage.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, May 13, 1808.