Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-01-15 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 34 of VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, January 15, 1808.
[WHOLE No. 450.]
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Friday the 22d of January next, at the plantation where the subscriber now resides, belonging to John Garver, near Back Creek, a Road WAGGON and a team of five strong Horses, with Gears; Cows and Sheep; a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture—Farming Utensils, &c. Nine months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. The sale will begin about ten o'clock.
DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
December 25, 1807.
Berkeley, ss.
December Court, 1807.
Philemon Chenoweth, Complainant, AGAINST Richard Chenoweth, Defendant, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Richard Chenoweth, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said Richard Chenoweth do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss.
December Court, 1807.
Luke Pentoney and wife, Compts., AGAINST Denis Cahill, executor of James Quinn, deceased, Luke Teirnan and Joseph Minghini, Defs.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan, 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 the said Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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.
Berkeley, ss.
December Court, 1807.
Albert Stephen, Complainant, AGAINST Denis Cahill, executor of James Quinn, deceased, Luke Teirnan and Joseph Minghini, Defs. IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants, Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan, 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 the said Denis Cahill and Luke Teirnan do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Land for sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale, at a moderate price, the Farm lately occupied and owned by Alexander Pitt Buchanan, Esq. in the County of Jefferson, Virginia, consisting of about 900 acres; it has on it a valuable Mill-Seat, a large proportion of Wood Land, is well improved, and is inferior to none in its neighbourhood for the production of Corn and small grain. It lies in the neighbourhood of, and includes Lee-Town, adjoining the lands of Mr. Rich Willis, Mr. Weyer, Mr. Dandridge and Mr. Baylor, on two great public roads, ten miles from Martinsburg, the same distance from Shepherd's-Town, and six from Charles-Town. This Estate is conveyed to the subscriber for the purpose of raising money to pay certain debts. An undoubted title can be made, and possession given immediately.—Application may be made to the subscriber, living in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia.
JOHN DIXON.
December 18, 1807.
Flour Carriage.
ANY person wishing to send Flour down the Potomac to market, may have it speedily conveyed whenever the river will admit boats to pass, by applying to the subscriber, at the mouth of Opeckon.
JAMES FOREMAN.
December 18, 1807.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they are now opening, at their store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town, a very extensive and complete assortment of
Fresh Woolen Goods,
together with the most elegant assortment of
Nice Fancy Goods,
ever opened in this part of the country all which they will sell very cheap, by wholesale and retail.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
P. S. They continue to give the highest price in Cash for Hides and Skins—and have prime Soak, Upper and Harness, Leather, with nice Calf-Skins and Boot-Legs for sale.
Shepherd's-Town, Novr. 13, 1807.
L. Price
Has just finished opening a large supply of
New Goods,
which were purchased principally for Cash, and will be sold unusually low.
His late purchases comprize the following articles:
 Upwards of 30 pieces Flannels, assorted, and lower than they have ever been sold in this place before,  Brown Molekin Coating, for Ladies' Coats,  Silk Gloves, assorted,  Cambrick Dimities, assorted,  Elegant Tabby Velvets and Trafalgar Vest-Shapes,  Cotton Laces, assorted,  Soak and Upper Leather, &c. &c.  His assortment is now very complete. Martinsburg, October 16, 1807.
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office.
Fresh Fall Goods,
JUST received and now opening by the subscribers—the quantity—extensive—the variety fashionable—and terms the most reasonable—the entire selections and purchases made by the acting partner at the Philadelphia Cash Market, from whose experience and ardent perseverance, to please customers, particularly, and the public generally, on the most reasonable terms, it is presumable, the present assortment will exhibit the most flattering recommendations.
From an extensive and late importation of European and East-India manufactures, have been selected the following articles, viz.
 Superfine London Broad Cloths,  Common ditto,  Brown and mixt Coatings,  Forest Cloths, Halfhicks and Kerseys,  Barze, white, red, green and yellow Flannels,  Superfine Scarlet, &c. Cassimeres,  Bennet's patent Cord,  Do. do. Fancy Waistcoating,  Do. Cotton do.  White, olive, mixt and black Constitution, &c. Cords,  Plain Velvets and Velveteens, assorted,  Fancy do. and do. Thickset,  A handsome assortment of Woolen and Cotton Hosiery,  A handsome assortment of the most fashionable Japaned Tea-Trays,  Ladies Head Trimmings,  Do. Feathers and Plumes,  Plum, Spotted, and Trafalgar Leno Muslins,  Do. Spider Net,  ditto ditto Shawls and Handkerchiefs,  Furniture Calicoes,  ditto Tassels,  Chintzes and Calicoes,  Fancy and plain Ribbons, well assorted,  Silk and Cotton Umbrellas,  Fancy and plain Silks, for Ladies dresses,  Silk Shawls and Handkerchiefs,  Cotton Cords and Tassels,  Ladies short, and extra Long Silk Gloves,  6-4 Cambrick and 3-4 Dimities, completely assorted,  Silk & Cotton Chambray Muslins ditto do.  6-4 and 3-4 Cambrick Muslins, ditto do.  India Muslins, per bale, piece, or yard,  ditto Common and Superfine book Muslins,  Leghorn Hats and Bonnets, trimmed complete,  Plain and figured Silk, ditto,  Fancy Satin Straw, ditto,  A general assortment of fine Brussels Lace and Edgings,  4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens,  White and brown Russia Sheetings,  ditto Ticklingburgs,  Country Linen and Twilled Bags,  A neat assortment of well finished Jewellery,  Mahogany framed Looking Glasses,  Common Dressing and pocket, ditto,  An elegant assortment of China and Queen's ware,  A large assortment of Groceries,  Also a quantity of Antietam Iron, completely assorted,  Crowley and Blistered Steel,  Sheet and Strap Iron.  They respectfully return thanks for all favours conferred in their line of business since commencement. With a desire to retain a liberal share of public patronage in the Mercantile business, as well as to give general satisfaction, they beg leave to subscribe themselves, the public's most ob't and humble serv'ts, THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, October 23, 1807.
Virginia Lands For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomac river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. GEORGE NEWKIRK. September 18, 1807.
Berkeley, ss. February Court, 1805. Michael M'Kewan, Complainant, AGAINST Abraham Davenport, and Adrian Davenport, } Defendants, IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Adrian Davenport, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Adrian Davenport, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
COMMITTED to the jail of Berkeley county, the 4th September last, a mulatto man, who says his name is Peter Waldon, and that he is the property of John Tays, of Kennawa, near Elk town; he is about 37 years of age, about 6 feet high, rather slender made, has large whiskers, and is very talkative.—I have reason to believe that he was lately in the Winchester jail from which he effected his escape.
MOSES COLLINS, jailor. November 27, 1807.
NEARLY two years have elapsed since the dissolution of the partnership of Morrow & Brown, during which time I have anxiously been waiting for those persons indebted to said concern to come forward and discharge their respective accounts, in which I have been disappointed—I now request all those indebted to said concern, or to myself in any manner whatever, to make immediate payment to Mr. Robert Worthington, whom I have authorised to receive the same—Those who neglect attending to this notice, within a short time, must calculate upon suits being commenced, as it is impossible to give any longer indulgence.
JOHN MORROW. Shepherd's-Town, Nov. 27, 1807.
HOUSES FOR SALE in Charles-Town.
THE subscriber offers for sale, two Houses and Lots, situated in Laurence street, Charles-Town, at present occupied by John Spangler and other tenants, at an annual rent of ninety dollars. One third of the purchase money to be paid in April next, and the remainder in two annual instalments.
He will also sell for Cash, a Lot adjoining the Academy, containing two and three-quarter acres.
FRANCIS TILLETT. Charles-Town, December 25, 1807.
THE subscriber has a good road Waggon and five valuable Horses, completely equiped for the roads, which he will sell very low for cash, or on a long credit, or will barter for a tract of good land, well situated, and pay the balance in cash.
He wants to purchase twenty or thirty young thriving Steers, for keeping over winter, for which a generous price will be given in cash—Apply to
WILLIAM WILSON. Prospect-Hill, December 25, 1807.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named Thomas Bennett, about twelve years of age; had on when he went away a blue roundabout and trowsers. Whoever takes up said apprentice, shall receive the above reward, but no thanks.
JOHN DAUGHERTY. Shepherd's-Town, Nov. 20, 1807.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
December 11.
Mr. Randolph rose for the purpose of making a motion, and giving information to the House which he had just received. This was a duty which he owed not only to himself, but to the enlightened and independent freeholders who gave him a seat on this floor, and to the country at large. Within a few days information had been put into his possession, of a nature and on a subject which he deemed it proper for the constituted authority to enquire into. Had this information come earlier into his possession, he should not till now have delayed giving it publicly. He would first state certain facts, and those facts would be the ground of his motion, on which he should offer no argument. Mr. R. then read the following documents.
TRANSLATION.
In the galley the Victoria, Bernardo Molina, Patron, there have been sent to Don Vincent Folch, nine thousand six hundred and forty dollars, which sum, without making the least use of it, you will hold at my disposal to deliver it at the moment that an order may be presented to you by the American general, Don James Wilkinson. God preserve you many years.
New Orleans, 20th Jan. 1796.
The BARON DE CARONDELET. To Senor Don Thomas Portell.
I certify that the foregoing is a copy of its original to which I refer.
(Signed) TOMAS PORTELL. New Madrid, 27th June, 1796.
FORT WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 1796.
Ill health and many pressing engagements must be my apology for a short letter. I must refer you to my letter to the Baron for several particulars and for a detail of my perils and abuses. I must beg leave to refer you to our friend Power whom I find of youthful enterprise and fidelity; he certainly deserves well of the court and I don't doubt that he will be rewarded.
What political crisis is the present! and how deeply interesting in its probable results, in all its tendencies, and thereby must hope it may not be carried into execution. If it is, an entire reform in the police and the military establishments of Louisiana will be found immediately indispensable to the security of the Mexican provinces. I beg you to write me fully on this question in cypher by Power, whose presence in Philadelphia is necessary, as well to clear his own character, attacked by Wayne, as to support the fact of the outrage recently offered to the Spanish crown in his person, and to bring me either the person or the deposition of a man, now under your command, who had been suborned by Wayne to bear false witness against me, and afterwards for fear he should recant, bribed him to leave Kentucky. Power will give you the perfect of this infamous transaction, and I conjure you by all the ties of friendship and of policy to assist him on this occasion. If Spain does not resent the outrage offered to Power in the face of all Kentucky. My letter to the Baron will explain the motives, which carry me to Philadelphia, from thence I will write again to you. Power will explain to you circumstances which justify the belief of the great treachery that has been practised with respect to the money lately sent me. For the love of God and friendship enjoin great secrecy and caution in all our concerns. Never use my name to be written or spoken. The SUSPICION OF WASHINGTON IS WIDE AWAKE. Beware of Bradford, the Fort Pitt refugee, he seeks to make peace—there are spies every where. We have a report here that you are appointed governor of Louisiana. God Grant it, as I presume the Baron will be promoted. I am your affectionate friend. W.
Copy of a letter in cypher received from general Wilkinson. Natchez 6th of February, 1797.
(Signed) Manuel Gayosa de Lemus.
In a separate paper he says what follows:
This will be delivered to you by Nolan whom you know is a child of my own raising, true to his profession and firm in his attachments to Spain. I consider him a powerful instrument in our hands, should occasion offer, I will answer for his conduct. I am deeply interested in whatsoever concerns him and I confidently recommend him to your warmest protection. I am evidently your affectionate
WILKINSON.
A copy. (Signed) Manuel Gayosa de Lemus.
N. B. Don Gayosa was then governor of Natchez and the same year was made governor of Louisiana.
Mr. Randolph stated the following to be an extract of a letter signed T. Power, whose handwriting he understood could be identified:
"On the 27th of the same month [October last] appeared in the Richmond Enquirer a certificate given by myself to Gen. Wilkinson in New Orleans on the 16th of May preceding. Immediately on my getting sight of this piece, which was the same or the next day, I addressed a note to his Excellency Gen. Wilkinson [No. 3] Of this I did not keep a copy and therefore dare not vouch that it is an exact literal transcript of the original. But I will be bold to say that it is nearly (or to make use of the General's own language) substantially the same.
Between my repeated declarations to many of my friends and acquaintances (I must say it with a blush) and this certificate there is a manifest contradiction. And between this same certificate and the deductions to be drawn from my declaration before the Richmond court, there is an apparent inconsistency which it is now my task to clear up and reconcile.
During Gen. Wilkinson's residence in New Orleans last winter, I used occasionally to visit him—a few days before he left Orleans I waited upon him one morning, and after some conversation on certain transactions that had taken place at a former period in the western country, and on the delicate situation in which his conduct during the winter was likely to place him, he asked me if I had any objection to give him a certificate that might help him to silence that foul-mouthed Bradford, and refute the assertions of the editor of the Western World. I replied without hesitation that I had none, and would give him one with pleasure, provided he promised me it should not be published. On this he assured me that the only use he proposed to make of it, was to lay it before the President, with the view to prove the falsehood of the charges circulated against him, vindicate his character and secure the confidence of the executive. This if not exactly, is substantially what the general said. He then desired me to sit down and write the certificate I observed that I might not make it out entirely to his satisfaction; and that as he best knew the points he wished should be embraced in it he had better make it out himself, and I would copy it. To this he agreed. Next morning I waited on his Excellency, and he presented me the certificate, which I copied, as it has been published with a few alterations. One, a very material one, is that after these words, " do most solemnly declare that I have, at no time carried or delivered to General James Wilkinson ." I erased the words " either directly or indirectly ." And declared to the general that I could not insert those words . He did not insist and contented himself with saying that he wished me to insert them if my conscience would allow it, but not otherwise. This is ingenuously, exactly what passed between the general and myself at that time.
Now let me with the same frankness and ingenuousness, without referring to any preceding or subsequent event, narrate the transaction of 1796, alluded to in my certificate, and concerning which I offered to give testimony in the Federal circuit court in Richmond. It is the same that is the subject of the affidavits of Messrs. Derbigny and Mercier. That of the former gentleman is correct as to substance, for I actually did receive from capt. Dn. Thomas Portell, commandant of New Madrid, the sum of 9640 $ for general Wilkinson, towards the latter end of June or beginning of July, 1796, which was packed up in the manner described by Mr. Derbigny, and when I was stopped and my boat searched on the Ohio by lieut. Steele, under the orders of Gen. Anthony Wayne. I had other sums on board, but this was the only one I had received for gen. Wilkinson. On my arrival at Louisville, determined not to expose myself a second time to military insult and fearful of being overtaken by Steele on his return, and of being again overhauled, I landed my cargo, purchased a horse, and proceeded by land to Cincinnati. As I passed through Lexington, I published in Stewart's Kentucky Herald my affidavit concerning this outrage, supported by those of the spectators of the transaction, Welch, White & Sapsom; preceded by a few strictures on this military piracy, signed impartial. And I now take this opportunity of clearing Wilkinson of the charge of being the author of it, as is as-
serted by Bradford of New Orleans, and declare it was written by myself, and that, excepting Captain Campbell Smith, no person ever saw it before it was put into the hands of the printer.
At Cincinnati I acquainted general W. with the circumstances that had occurred, and he gave me orders to deliver the money to Mr. Philip Nolan. These orders I punctually executed. Mr. Nolan conveyed the barrels of sugar and coffee, that contained the dollars to Frankfort in a waggon. I there saw them opened in Mr. Montgomery Brown's store. The sugar and coffee, I afterwards sold to Mr. Abijah Hunt of Cincinnati.
I shall take no notice of Mr. M'Donough's affidavit. It does not refer to any thing alluded to in my certificate. That part of mine that has reference to my mission to Kentucky and Detroit in 1797, I shall also pass over in silence as it has no connexion with the present subject.
I will now endeavor in a few words to reconcile what may appear contradictory and inconsistent in my certificate, and the declaration I have just laid before you.
Was I base, and dishonorable enough, to descend to tergiversation, captious logic, and sophistical evasion, I could maintain that this contradiction does not exist, and that I never did carry or deliver to gen. Wilkinson any cash, bills, or property of any species. It is true, I delivered a certain sum of money by his order to Mr. Nolan; but Philip Nolan is not James Wilkinson; ergo, I may with a safe conscience swear that I never delivered James Wilkinson any money, &c. but I scorn to make use of such pitiful, contemptible and degrading mode of defence, and will allow for a moment, that I did deliver to gen. Wilkinson the monies in question. It is generally admitted that in politics morality is not to be measured by the same narrow scale as that which ought to regulate the moral conduct of men in their private concerns. The rigid stoick would on a long run make but a bungling politician; and the most austere moralist, if he has his country's interest at heart, and is acting in a public capacity, would not hesitate to do that which as a private man, and in private concerns he would shrink and recede from with horror and trembling precipitation.
Let us now for a while suppose that I was a secret agent of the Spanish government, and that gen. Wilkinson was a pensioner of said government, or had received certain sums for co-operating with and promoting its views, and that those views and projects were inimical to that of the U. States, should I be worthy of the trust reposed in me by my government, were I to refuse to give gen. W. any document that might contribute to raise him in the good opinion of the administration of his country, blazon his integrity, and patriotism, and fortify him in their confidence, and by this means enlarge his power of injuring them and serving us? Surely not; or if I did, I should deserve to be hosted as an idiot.
Mr. Randolph then said, it would be waste of time to comment on what he had read; but he conceived it his duty to tell the House that he had good cause to believe that there was a member of this body, who had it in his power, if the authority of the House were exercised upon him, if he were coerced, to give the House much more full, important, and damning evidence, than that which had already appeared. He alluded to the gentleman from the territory of Orleans (Mr. Clarke) whom he had now the pleasure to see in his seat. If the United States were in the critical situation which had been so often represented, and in which all considered them to be placed, in what position was the military force of the U. States at this moment Was it not proper that this business should be inquired into? He had been given to understand long ago that an enquiry on this subject was to be courted; it had not taken place. He had no more to say, but moved the following resolution:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause an enquiry to be instituted into the conduct of Brig. Gen. James Wilkinson, commander in chief of the armies of the United States, in relation to his having at any time, while in the service of the United States, corruptly received money from the government of Spain, or its agents.
Mr. Clarke said he unexpectedly heard himself named, and he would observe, that it had been long supposed, from his residence in Louisiana, his ac-
quaintance with military officers, and the various means of information which he might have possessed while consul at Orleans, that he was acquainted with certain transactions which had taken place in that country. The knowledge which he had possessed, he had endeavored to impart to the administration at different times, both verbally and by a written correspondence, to which a deaf ear had been turned. As this information had not been attended to, he had refused to gratify curiosity on the subject. And notwithstanding the gentleman's calling upon him, he felt himself bound to say, that he would not be influenced by fear, favor or affection, to give any information on the subject, except compelled by a resolution of the House.
WASHINGTON, January 9.
Mr. Rose has not yet arrived, but may be hourly expected. The difficulties which he supposed to exist to his landing have been removed by the government.
NORFOLK, January 5, 1808.
Yesterday the court martial on commodore Barron, captain Gordon, capt. Hall and the gunner of the Chesapeake, commenced on board of that frigate. As we are informed, the ablest and most intelligent of the officers in the U. S. service, have been summoned to act as members of the court for the purpose of doing impartial justice to the accused, and of vindicating the honor of the country. No proceedings have as yet transpired, but from such a body, the most upright sentence may be expected.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Guadenhatten, state of Ohio, to his friend in Pittsburgh, dated Dec. 10, 1807.
"An Indian of the Delaware nation, just returned from a tour to White river, and the vicinity, reports, that the Indians in that quarter are unanimous for peace with the U. S. should even a rupture take place between the U. S. and Great Britain. That both the American and British governments had advised them to be still; and by no means interfere, should the two nations happen to quarrel—That the Delawares, anxious to learn the disposition of their neighbors the Kikapoo, and other nations, had sent speeches to them to that effect, and well satisfied that they were peaceably inclined. My informant bears the character of a sober, trusty and intelligent person, I give credit to his report."
Correspondence between
Wilkinson & Randolph.
Washington, Dec. 24, 1807.
SIR,
I understand several expressions have escaped you, in their nature personal, and highly injurious to my reputation. The exceptionable language imputed to you, may be briefly and substantially comprised in the following statement: That you have avowed the opinion that I was a rogue, that you have ascribed to me the infernal disposition to commit murder, to prevent the exposition of my sinister designs, and through me have stigmatised those citizen soldiers who composed the meritorious military corps of our country. No person can be more sensible of the pernicious tendency of such cruel and undeserved reflections, in their application to public men, or private individuals, than yourself; nor is any man more competent to determine the just reparation to which they establish a fair claim. Under these impressions, I have no hesitation to appeal to your justice, your magnanimity and your gallantry, to prescribe the manner and the measure of redress, being persuaded your decision will comport with the feelings of a man of honour, that you will be found equally prompt to assert a right, or repair a wrong.
I transmit this letter through the Post-Office, and shall expect your answer by such channel, as you may deem most proper.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Obedient Servant, JAMES WILKINSON. The Hon. John Randolph.
December 25, 1807.
SIR,
Several months ago, I was informed of your having said, that you are acquainted with what had passed in the grand jury room at Richmond, last spring, and that you had declared a determination to challenge me. I am to consider your letter of the last night, by mail, as the execution of this avowed purpose, and through the same channel return you my answer. Whatever may

have been the expressions used by me, in relation to your character, they were the result of deliberate opinion, founded upon the most authentic evidence, the greater part of which my country imposed upon me the painful duty to weigh & to decide upon; they were such, as to my knowledge and to yours, have been delivered by hundreds of the first men in the union, and probably by a full moiety of the American people. In you, Sir, I can recognize no right to hold me accountable for my public or private opinion of your character, that would not subject me to an equal claim from Col. Burr or Sergeant Dunbaugh—I cannot descend to your level. This is my final answer.
JOHN RANDOLPH, Brigadier Gen. Wilkinson.
NORFOLK January 1.
It was not our intention to have noticed a circumstance of some embarrassment in regard to Mr. Rose, the British envoy, but as we find impressions have been made, which in the present moment excite unnecessary alarm, we deem it our duty to state what has occurred, as far as we are informed.
On the arrival of the Statira , the British consul addressed letters to the collector of this port, the naval and civil authorities, informing them of the arrival of this ship, and that Mr. Rose the envoy extraordinary from Great Britain was on board, desiring to know if this ship would be received in the U. S. with the same hospitality, that the ships of any other nation in amity with the U. S. would be received. Our readers will recollect that although the act of congress and the president's proclamation contain provisions in favor of British ships of war coming with dispatches, in distress, &c. they are nevertheless subjected to some other regulations as to supplies, stay and intercourse. On these latter points explanation, we presume, was required. The collector, whose province it is, answered that every attention in his power, consistent with his duty, should be shewed to this ship, at the same time that he was not authorised to make any exceptions to the Statira particularly. Mr. Rose has been we believe perfectly satisfied with the politeness of the collector and the other gentleman applied to at the same time; for reasons that we are not acquainted with, he has thought proper to remain on board until advices are received from Washington. This affair which has an unpleasant aspect, will be attended with no other public inconvenience than what may arise from the delay to the minister at this juncture. It is presumed that every difficulty will be removed, and we have no doubt that the omission of the government has been accidental.
NORFOLK, January 3.
On Wednesday last a British ship of war anchored in the bay, which we are sorry for, and must confess that such a step is highly improper at this moment. There can be no object in view now, the French ships having departed, we therefore feel, in common with every American, this act, as an insult upon the government of our country, as the ship is not stated to be in distress.
After our paper went to press, and a part of the impression was worked off, we were informed that the British ship in the bay was the Triumph , sir Tho: Hardy, and that she went to sea again yesterday, having called as we are further informed for dispatches by the Statira .
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.
Letters from gentlemen of the first intelligence at Washington, mention, with considerable confidence, an expectation of the seat of government being removed to this city.
One of those letters goes so far as to enquire what accommodations could be provided in a given time for Congress and the Heads of Departments.—A majority of both houses are stated to be decidedly in favour of abandoning Washington. Mr. Gallatin, it is said, has demonstrated that the concerns of his department alone could be conducted in this city, at a positive saving of nearly 200,000 dollars per annum.
We are assured that the Select and Common Councils meet this evening, to consider what accommodations could be afforded, should Congress determine immediately to return to Philadelphia. The result of their deliberations will be sent on to Washington. We doubt not that the importance of the subject will secure a general attendance of the Councils and that the question will be considered as one involving incalculable advantage to this city and state, as well as to the Union.
MARTINSBURG, January 15.
Died, on the 9th instant, Mrs. CATHERINE ROBERTS, wife of Mr. John Roberts of this town.
Gen. Wilkinson, since the introduction of Mr. Randolph's resolution, has requested of the secretary of war an inquiry into his conduct. In consequence of this, congress have refused to take up the resolution. The court of inquiry, it is said, will meet on Monday next, and consist of Colonel Burbeck, of the artillery, Col. Cushing, of the Infantry, and Col. Williams of the Engineers.
A meeting, of a number of citizens of Baltimore, was held on Saturday evening last for the purpose of taking some preparatory steps for establishing cotton and woollen manufactories in that city. The measure, is said to be supported by some of their first mercantile characters. We most heartily wish them success.
From all we have seen and heard, we are strongly inclined to believe, that the embargo has been imposed at the instance of Bonaparte. General Rea, a member of Congress from Pennsylvania, in writing to a friend at Chambersburg says, "This measure originated on a message from the President, announcing the receipt of dispatches from Gen. Armstrong, our minister at the court of France!"—This we believe is the truth, but not the whole truth, it is however quite as much and indeed rather more than could be expected from any person who voted in favour of the measure.
In consequence of Mr. Randolph's refusal to fight Gen Wilkinson, he has had handbills stuck up, all over Washington, in which, "John Randolph is posted as a calumniator and a poltroon."
It appears by an article under the New York marine head that Sir Sidney Smith had sailed for Lisbon to take possession of the Portuguese fleet.
It is understood that the secretary of war intends to resign sometime hence, and among other candidates for the office Wilkinson has been named. Some suppose that if he were to put Mr. Randolph out of the way he would not lose much favour at the palace.
On Thursday, the Senate took up the report of the committee in the case of John Smith. On motion of Mr. Hillhouse, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That John Smith, of Ohio, be heard by counsel, not exceeding two, to shew cause why the report of the committee should not be adopted.
Wednesday next is assigned for hearing Mr. Smith, by counsel.
In the house of representatives of the U. S. on Tuesday the 29th ultimo, Mr. Bassett made the following motion:
Whereas the constitution of the U. S. provides, that no officer of the government shall be eligible to a seat in either house of congress, thereby establishing the genuine republican principle, that the members of the representative body should be exempt from every improper bias; and as it is the bounden duty of the representatives of the people, to give the fullest effect to constitutional principles,
Resolved, That provisions ought to be made by law to prohibit the officers of government from making any contract on behalf of the U. S. with any person being a member of either house of congress, or with any other person, for his or their use.
Resolved, That every contract hereafter to be made, on the part of the government of the United States shall contain a clause or condition to render the contract absolutely void if the contractor should be a member of either house of congress.
Resolved, That any officer infringing the foregoing provisions, ought to be punished by removal from office, and incapacity of ever after holding any office whatever.
From the Washington Federalist
COMMUNICATION.
Doctor LE BARRON, a gentleman lately from Michilimakinac, and who has resided there for the last five years, has lately left this city for Philadelphia, New York and Boston, for the very laudable purpose of forming a company of American merchants from those cities, to embark in the Fur Trade of our north west.
frontiers. We hope the enterprize of Doctor Le Barron may be crowned with every possible success in this important object.
It is the only means by which the current of that valuable and lucrative trade can be diverted from Canada to the United States, and it is the only way to acquire such an ascendancy over the savage mind, as to ensure a pacific conduct on the part of the Indian Tribes. We are happy to learn, that every disposition has been manifested on the part of the government to encourage and support this important object.
George Town, January 8th 1808.
From the Boston Gazette.
Comparative Dangers of our two threatened wars with England and France.
To the former we are vulnerable at every point—to the latter at none.—Great Britain can destroy our commerce with all nations—she can even destroy our coasting trade and fisheries—France can only effect that part of our trade carried on with the continent of Europe—At war with England our export trade, from one hundred millions would dwindle down to five millions, or less. At war with France we should still export the 26 millions we now export to Great Britain and her dependencies, and perhaps this would increase, it could not diminish.
In an English war we should be cut off from all West India and East India supplies.
In a French war we should be bountifully supplied, and cheaply furnished with these articles.
Fighting Great Britain our Fishermen would starve or be taken prisoners. Fighting France, their business would be reduced but not destroyed, and at least their persons would be safe.
In combating England we contribute as far as in us lies, to the subjugation of ourselves. Victory would be worse than defeat, because it would hasten our own downfall, by forwarding the views of France.—We should not in such a war, be able to pray that our "enemies might be confounded but we should be compelled by a regard to our national safety, and pray that our enemies might prevail."
In combating France, on the other hand we should only anticipate for a few years, what we must come to, as soon as she has conquered England. Fight or submit must be our fate as soon as that event happens. But let it not be understood however, that we are in favour of war with either. We are for peace with all nations, and honest Washington and Adams Neutrality.
From the New-York Herald.
One of the English papers contains the following paragraph; possibly the most interesting paragraph that has been copied from any foreign print since the intercepted dispatches of Citizen Fauchet.
London, Nov. 14.
Some dispatches of a singular and highly important nature were lately found on board the American ship Caroline , detained and brought into Plymouth by an English privateer. The Caroline was bound from New-York to Cherbourg, and the dispatches were from the French minister in the U. S. to Talleyrand.—They are in possession of government, and are said to have communicated some circumstances of high importance."
Public curiosity ought to be more alive to the arrival of every vessel from England, till we are made acquainted with the precise nature of these intercepted dispatches, than it has been at any time since the commencement of the present war.
Permit us to remind the reader, that in the year 1796, the French minister Fauchet, also sent dispatches home to inform his government of the rise and progress of the Western insurrection; which dispatches were sent on board the Jean Bart , a French corvette. When she arrived in the British Channel, she was brought to by an English frigate and captured. The commander of the corvette had the presence of mind to bring up the Dispatches and throw them overboard, but the captain of the English merchant vessel, which had been captured by the corvette, had the still greater presence of mind to jump overboard after them and save them. They were sent to the British government, who sent the French Minister's letter to the President. He opened it and there with astonishment beheld the evidence of corruption and treachery in his own cabinet. There, with a mixture of humiliation and indignation, he beheld the French minister boasting that "the pretended patriots of America had already their prices."
There he saw that his minister, Randolph, had made overtures to the minister of a foreign power, in relation to the Western Insurrection, which froze him with amazement.—There he saw this minister declaring to his government that he only wanted the disposal of a few more thousand dollars to have precipitated the United States into a civil war.—"With some thousands of dollars the [French] republic could have decided on civil war or peace. Thus, the consciences of the pretended patriots of America have already their prices. It is very true, that the certainty of these conclusions, painful to be drawn, will forever exist in our archives! What will be the old age of this government, if it is thus early decrepit!"
We cannot conclude this article more to our satisfaction, or to the benefit and instruction of the reader, than by the following extract from the forcible remarks of a popular writer of that day on the above dispatches of Citizen Fauchet's— We have more reason than we feel ourselves at liberty to communicate, for recommending the perusal of this extract, in emphatic terms. The time will come, when we shall refer back to what we now say.
"Among the means employed by the anarchical assemblies of France, in the propagation of their detestable principles, that of corruption may be regarded as one of the most powerful, and, accordingly, it has ever shared a principal part of their attention. If we take a survey of their confiscations proscriptions and assassinations, from the seizure of the property of the ecclesiastics, by the Constituent Assembly, down to the horrid butcheries of Carrier, we shall find that this has often been a leading motive for the perpetrating of those deeds, which will blacken the French name as long as honesty and humanity shall be esteemed amongst men. It is, at least, an object of which they have never lost sight, and which they have spared nothing to accomplish. They have ransacked the coffers of the rich, stripped poverty of its very rags, robbed the infant of its birthright, wrenched the crutch from the hand of tottering old age, and, joining sacrilege to burglary, have plundered even the altars of God, in order to possess themselves of corrupting degenerate foreigners."
JUST RECEIVED, an assortment of
Fresh Goods,
Among which are:
Superfine, Common and 25 cent Callicoos; Assorted, A few pieces real Spider-net, Superfine Leno Muslins, 4.4 and 6.4 Cambricks assorted, President's Cords, Men's fine Hats, Plush bonnets, Leghorn do. assorted, Tabby Vesting, Cambricks, Common and Diaper Dimmettes, First quality new Cotton, India Muslins, Herrings, Salmon, Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c.
L. PRICE.
Martinsburg, January 15, 1808.
WE have now on hand, a very complete assortment of
Antietam BAR-IRON.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co.
Martinsburg, January 15, 1808.
TAKEN up trespassing on the plantation of JOHN DUST, dec'd. in Jefferson County, on the road leading from Shepherd's-Town to Key's Ferry. A red HEIFER with a white face and belly, marked with an underbit out of each ear and supposed to be two years old—Also a red SHOAT, not marked. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take them away.
VALENTINE DUST.
January 15, 1808.
THE partnership of Davenport & Willett, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of January, 1808. All persons indebted to said firm, are requested to come forward and settle their respective accounts immediately; all persons having claims against said firm, are also requested to bring them forward for settlement.
DAVENPORT & WILLETT.
Jan. 15, 1808.

REFLECTIONS,
EXCITED BY THE SEASON.
O'er the spoils of seasons past, O'er the tombs of ages vast, Where the pride of centuries lies, See the new-born YEAR arise.
Who these varying scenes display? Who the heroes of the day? Who such mighty objects dare?— MAN and DEATH the actors are!
What can thus vain mortals guide, On the whirlwind's wing to ride? Passions fiery, wild, and strong, Lead, enchain'd the soul along.
Wealth, of lands and treasures, prates, Fabrics fine, and vast estates, Rich with daintiest blessings grac'd, And invites us to the feast;
Pleasure, luring charms displays, And enchanting scenes portrays; Lips that flame and cheeks that glow, Curling locks and necks of snow,
Honour—Come and view with me, Fame's pursuits beyond the sea; See the splendid cities rise, Where art his various labours plies,
Rush before their maker's bar! Hark! triumphant shouts, arise, See a routed army flies! See the deep, ensanguin'd flood,
Such ambition's dread exploits, Such are fame and honour's rites.
Life, alas! what art thou then, But a chart of woe and pain? Shifting scenes of grief and care— Scarce the comforts scatter'd there.
Is there, then, no port of peace, Where the storms of trouble cease? No benignant climes which can Yield a resting place to man?
The following is a list of Letters now remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town, (Va.) which if not taken out before the first day of April, 1808; will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters.
A. William Ager. B. Jacob Bariger. C. Basil Cross, John Calhoon, Mr. Chopper, John Clawson. D. John Deal. E. George Foulk, William Files. F. Nathaniel Henry. G. John Jackson. H. Henry Keever. I. John T. V. Lemon, Catharine Laferty. J. Mary Magdalene Crama. K. John Oulaback. L. Job Prettyman. M. Stephen Shaw, John Stipp. N. Richard Taylor, John Turner. O. Cornelius Vanauedel. P. Thomas White, Agnes Williams, 2.
JAMES BROWN, P. M. 5th January, 1808.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 8th December last, a Negro Man named John, about thirty years old, stout and well made, about five feet ten inches high; had on when he went off a brown and white roundabout of home made cloth, black pantaloons of home made cloth, a white hat with the underside green, and blue mill'd stockings.
THOMAS BRECKENRIDGE. Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, January 8, 1808.
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.
A List of letters remaining in the Post-Office, Charles-Town, Va. which if not taken up before the 1st day of April next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters.
A. JOHN ALLSTOT. B. Benjamin B... Richard Baylor, James S. Bate, Ezekiel Bull, Rachel Brown, Joseph Burnett, James Blair, Walter Baker, Corbon Baker, William Butler. C. Joseph Crane 2, Richard Crow, William Clark, Isaac Carey, John Combs, John Connel, Giles Cook, Wm. P. Craghill, Miss Ellen Cherry, Wm. Cherry. D. Wm. Dixon 2, James Doyle, Th: Dennison, William Downs. E. John Evans. F. Matthew Frame. G. Elizabeth Glass, Thomas Griggs, 2, John Griggs, Capt. Greenfield, Henry Garnhart, John Gardner, Gabriel Goodwin, Mess. Gilpin Cook, & Co. H. William Henry, James Hite 2, John Haynie, Samuel Howell, John Henry, James Harress, John Hains 2, James Howard, Peter Hains. I. Samuel Irwin. K. Elizabeth Killenberger, Thomas Kidwell. L. Michael Lebourgh, Thomas Linzey, Daniel Little, John Lyons, James Lane, Thomas Likens, Mrs. Esther Lashells. M. Alexander M'Cloy, Francis Moore 2, Richard M'Sherry, John M'Pherson, Jesse Moore 2, Thomas L. Moore, A. Mademoiselle Melanie Marsan, Solomon Marehane. N. North & Smallwood. O. John D. Orr. P. John Peyton, Moses Porter, John Pickett. R. William Roberts, Garret Riley, Elizabeth Neley, 2. S. John Spangler, 3, James Souke, Jacob Shagly, David Stewart, James Stedman, George Stip, James Stevenson, James Saunders, Joseph Swearingen. T. Henry S. Turner, Leonard Thomas, Huldah Tailor, Francis Tillett, Benjamin Thompson. V. William Vestle. W. John Welch, Carver Willis, 2, Michael Wisong. Y. John Young. JOHN HUMPHREYS, P. M.
Berkeley, ss. November Court, 1807. James Horton & John M. Read, Compt's, AGAINST Alexander Porterfield and James Wilson, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Alexander Porterfield, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Alexander Porterfield do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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.
THE subscriber, leaving this place, on the return of Philip C. Pendleton, Esq. again offers for sale, a variety of Household Furniture, and other articles. Also, the balance of a Contract, made with his employers. JAMES YS: WILMER. Martinsburg, January 1, 1808.
NOTICE.
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 Opecon-Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's-Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill-seat on Opecon. 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.
45 Dollars reward.
ESCAPED out of the jail of Berkeley County, on the evening of the 28th December, a man by the name of Fielding Lewis, about five feet six or eight inches high, stout made, of a very dark complexion, black eyes, a down look, and a scar on his left temple; had on when he went away, a blue roundabout and linen trowsers, but it is probable he has changed his cloths, and it is supposed he will make towards the southward as he has relations in South Carolina; he was committed for having stabbed a man so that his bowels were let out, and otherwise scarrifying him about the throat and face with a knife.
Also, another man by the name of Levi Austin, about five feet five or seven inches high, slender made, one eye either blue or gray, and the other blind, with a green patch over it, tied hair, had on when he went away, a dark green cloth coat, and corded pantaloons, he was committed for felony. Whosoever takes up the said Fielding Lewis and returns him to the said jail, shall receive thirty dollars, and for the said Levi Austin, fifteen dollars reward, paid by me
MOSES COLLINS, Jailor. January 1, 1808.
Berkeley, ss. December Court, 1807. Luke Teirnan, Complainant, AGAINST William Hylton, William Alexander and John Smith, Def'ts, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Hylton, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, by his counsel, it is ordered, that the said William Hylton do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss. October Court, 1807. Amos Nichols, Complainant, AGAINST James Kennedy, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, James Kennedy, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said James Kennedy, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in March 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 said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
ALL persons indebted to the subscribers for the service of their horse Shephard, are requested to make payment at or upon the fifteenth instant, to Patrick Duffe, Martinsburg, or their accounts will be left with a proper officer for collection. DAVID & HENRY WASHABAUGH. January 1, 1808.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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