Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-09-02 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
Martinsburg, Va. Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
No. 15 of Vol. X.
FRIDAY, September 2, 1808.
Whole No. 483.
BY A LATE ARRIVAL AT NEW-YORK.
Spanish State Papers.
SEVILLE GAZETTE.
Royal Isle of Leon, June 10.
A quarter past three in the evening of the 9th instant, the batteries on the channel del Trocadero, opened upon the French squadron, consisting of three ships of the line and one frigate. Those of the arsenal of the Cádiz, of the store houses, magazines situated at the point of the Cantara, followed immediately, and were supported by the flotilla stationed in the said arsenal, and by that on the Cádiz station, which anchored opposite Fort Louis, while the French ships themselves lay in the canal at the arsenal, in such a position, that they were out of reach of the cannon of the castles, as well as of our own squadron. The French ship of the line Algesiras, finding herself greatly annoyed by the mortar battery of the Cantara, directed the whole of her fire against it, and succeeded in dismounting its ordnance, but without killing any of the men. The gun-boat, No. 17, commanded by ensign (of frigate) Valdes, and Escalero Misticó were sunk, but no lives lost, as during the whole of the engagement, we had but three or four killed, and as many wounded. With respect to the enemy, we are unacquainted with the extent of their loss. Their ships have suffered in their hulls, but not in their masts, the Algesiras alone having lost her fore-top mast, and the cross-jack yard. A few shots from the enemy's frigate fell into the arsenal, one of which killed one of the slaves. Three reached the stores, but did no harm. One of the enemy's gun-boats blew up, and three boats were lowered from the stern of one of their line of battle ships, but whether with people in them is not known.
The firing on both sides ceased at 6 o'clock; and during the remainder of the night, our batteries continued to throw a few shells, and the French did the same, so that it did not appear to be an armistice, but rather minute guns fired upon the death of a General-officer, until nine this morning, when the engagement was renewed with greater activity on both sides, till three o'clock in the afternoon, at which time the Hero, Rosilly's flag ship, hoisted a Spanish flag on the fore-mast. Upon this, the Prince, one of our ships of the line, hoisted a flag of truce, fired one gun, and sent off her barge. She was an hour and a quarter upon this mission; and on her return to the Prince, she was observed going to Cádiz. Our General was afterwards summoned to that city, and is not yet come back (half-past nine), so that the result is not known. The firing, of course, had discontinued ever since the said hour of three.
This evening they are erecting a battery of eight twenty-four pounders, close to the bridge of the new town, which, in case matters should not be adjusted, will be ready to-morrow morning, and from its advantageous situation, may annoy the enemy very much.
The Argonauta (a ship of the line formerly belonging to the French, who exchanged her for one of ours) also went out of the Carraca this evening, for the purpose of taking up a favourable position to fire upon them, together with a large merchantman, within a half cannon shot. The latter is a little below Puntales, and provided with artillery; and it is said, that there are, in both, surfaces places for heating red hot balls.
The French kept up a very heavy fire during the afternoon, particularly the head ship and the frigate.
Cádiz, June 14.
Last night it was notified to the French squadron, that a new battery of eighty thirty-six pounders, and eight twenty-four pounders, was ready to open upon it, within half cannon shot, in case it should not surrender. This morning, at seven, no answer having been returned, the signal was made for general action on board the Prince, upon which the French surrendered at eight. The officers wanted to fight to the last, but the crews revolted against them, and compelled them to strike. The General of our squadron immediately repaired to
his barge, on board the French Admiral's ship, and returned to his own with the French General.
The many vessels which were in readiness, either to give assistance in case of shipwreck, or to remove the crews in case they surrendered, went along-side of the ships of the line, and in the course of the day, the latter were manned with our sailors, all the French having previously been removed. The seamen have been conducted to the four towers in the Carraca, the marines to Puntales, and the officers on board a ship in the Bay, which has been fitted out for that purpose, and is called Ponton.
Official note of the French Admiral to the Captain General of Cádiz, at the time of the surrender.
SIR, I am compelled by the offensive means which you have combined against me, to surrender the ships without making any further resistance, because I see it is the common interest of both nations, that they should not be destroyed.
Although your excellency had not promised security for both the persons and properties of my crews, I place too much reliance upon Spanish honour, and upon your excellency's generosity, to be in the least uneasy on that head.
I wish your excellency may, at first, send but few people to remove the crews ship after ship, in succession, to prevent the confusion which often takes place upon such occasions.
According to the customs of war, I beg you will enable me, or cause me to be enabled to dispatch an officer to his majesty the Emperor, for the purpose of informing him of the occurrences.
I am, Sir, with the highest consideration, of your excellency the most humble servant.
ROSILLY.
On board the Hero, Admiral's ship, in the Bay of Cádiz, June 14, 1808.
Our correspondent at Norfolk has favoured us with the following intelligence, per packet.—It is a proof of the unanimity of the Colonists as well as Metropolitans in attachment to their country and abhorrence of foreign usurpation. Some hollow-hearted Americans might learn from this to be ashamed of their conduct.
[North American.]
On Saturday arrived here the British schooner Swift, Capt. Young, 18 days from St. Croix, from whom we have derived the following important information.
On the first of August a vessel arrived at St. Croix from La Guira, by which advices were received, which stated, that on the 16th July, the French government brig Le Serpent, of 16 guns and 110 men, arrived at La Guira, with the information that the throne of Spain had been abdicated by King Charles and Ferdinand, in favour of the Emperor of France. Orders were delivered to the governor of Caracas from the dethroned kings and from the French Emperor to acknowledge Joseph Buonaparte for their lawful sovereign, as the Emperor had named him king of Spain. This information excited the deepest concern, which was dispelled on the following day by the arrival of the British frigate Acasto, captain Beaver, dispatched from Barbadoes, by admiral Cochrane, with the determination and proceedings of the Supreme Council at Seville. The French officers fled in haste from the city of Caracas to La Guira, and got on board Le Serpent, with the intention to proceed to sea, but they were stopped by the Acasto, who made prize of the vessel.
The resentment of the people against the French was so great, that the commandant could with difficulty protect about forty French soldiers that remained of the party that was sent by General Erroul from Guadalupe at the time of Miranda's threatened invasion.
The British sloop of war Lark, arrived at La Guira on the 20th July from Curacao, but the object for which she had been dispatched was anticipated by the arrival of the Acasto.
A flag of truce arrived at St. Thomas from Porto Rico, in which island the measures of the council of Seville were obeyed.
The following proclamation, issued
by the governor of that island, has been translated for the Ledger:
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO. Inhabitants of Porto Rico.
YOUR fidelity and loyalty to the lawful Catholic Kings of Spain, since Divine Providence placed this island under their government, are too well known to make it necessary to exhort you now to display the same loyalty and fidelity which you have always exhibited against the enemies of Spain, in their attacks upon this valuable island.
Now, more than ever, all your efforts are to be roused into action, in order to confound the views of an infamous usurper of your dearest rights. Napoleon Bonaparte, aims to subject you to his iron despotism. He has dethroned the amiable sovereign, whom you had acknowledged, and solemnly sworn to obey; he has violated our holy religion, and all with the pretext of making Spaniards more happy, whereas his real object is to reduce us to the vilest condition of slavery.
Already I see you resolved, and ready to proclaim with a loud voice, that you will shed the last drop of the noble blood that circulates in your veins, rather than submit to the yoke, which the unparalleled despotism of the French would impose on you; that you will not for a moment countenance in your minds, those revolutionary crimes, which have been the destruction of the human race. This is also my determination, and I promise and swear, by all that is sacred and holy, that I will defend your persons and property, with you to preserve unsoiled the holy religion in which we were both, and the fidelity which we have always borne to the Spanish nation, particularly to our Lord and Sovereign Ferdinand VII.
A signal of our unity and sentiment, of our determination to execute the noble purposes we have resolved on, let every one, without exception to persons, wear in the hat a red cockade! with these distinctions: Those who are officers of government, or are employed in the armies of the king, shall place in the centre of the said cockade, a small one of black, to denote the armistice and alliance between the Spanish and English nations, and to these will add the initial letter of the name of our beloved Sovereign Ferdinand VII.
All persons are desired to take notice, that in eight days from the publication of this proclamation, those who are found without these insignia, shall be considered as suspicious persons, and be proceeded against according to law.
Given in Porto Rico, this 29th day of July, 1808.
MONTES.
LONDON, July 8.
Insurrection in France. —We stop the press to announce the following important intelligence, taken from the Guernsey Gazette of the 25th of June viz: that the last letters received from the coast of France, states that an insurrection had broken out of a most formidable nature, all the operations of which had been concealed till 33,000 men had been completely armed and organized. The signal for assembling was the cry— Au feu! au feu! au feu! [To the fire!]
In the provinces of Languedoc and Roussillon also, from 35 to 40,000 men were in arms, who had joined the Spanish Patriots in Catalonia; the general cry of the united armies was, "Peace with England, and war with Bonaparte." The whole Pyrenean frontier is represented as in full insurrection. Report states, that Talleyrand is the grand mover of this revolt.
The Spaniards and Portuguese are completely in possession of Cadiz and Oporto, and it appears impossible that Junot can hold out at Lisbon.
July 7.
In addition to the eminent military characters we have already named, several persons in Spain, distinguished for their rank, talents, or authority have assisted with their counsels, or animated by their example, the noble exertions of the people for their independence. The proclamation of Arragon is signed by a name illustrious in Spa-
nish history. The Supreme Junta at Seville must be composed of men of great rank and consideration—the venerable Florida Blanca, quitted his retirement to sanction by his presence, the proclamation of Ferdinand VIIth, at Murcia. It is said that Don Antonio Valdes, so long minister of marine, and no less celebrated for his firmness than for his probity, presides at Leon—and it is confidently reported that Don Gaspar Melcher De Jovellanos approves and takes part in the measures adopted at Saragossa.
The concurrence and assistance of such men, the uniform tendency of the ferment of a nation to produce both political and military talent, and the nature of a contest for liberty, which always enlarges the views and improves the faculties of mankind, are certainly the most favourable circumstances on the side of Spanish insurgents—but there are not wanting others, which, though of inferior importance, deserve due consideration in weighing the possibility, or, as we hope, the probability, of their ultimate success. The national temper and habits of the people are admirably suited to such a struggle.—Their peasantry are inured to hardships and privations little short of those of war. A prodigious number of the inhabitants, especially in the northern provinces, are accustomed to performing long and painful journeys on foot—a circumstance which has always rendered the light troops of Spain peculiarly active and formidable. Perseverance in their designs has in all ages been the characteristic virtue of Spanish soldiery, and their steady and sober valour is not to be appalled by those partial discomfitures and losses to which a contest with regular and disciplined armies must necessarily expose them. We may add, that their long and inveterate enmity to the French, stimulates their revenge, which of all bad passions is perhaps, that which Spaniards are least able or disposed to subdue.
The geographical position, as well as the size of Spain, renders it the most difficult conquest which the French have hitherto undertaken. The distance at which her most important cities are placed from one another, and the little connection that subsists between them, prevents the possibility of its being subdued by any single army, however large; or by any single victory, however brilliant and decisive. The number of her harbours renders the possession of them by foreign troops impracticable, and the situation of them, combined with our naval superiority, secures her intercourse with Great Britain, with her own colonial possessions, and with any power from whom she can derive resources of assistance. The obstructions which the country presents to the operations of an army, are in favour of the inhabitants and even those disadvantages, natural and artificial, which have retarded the progress of their prosperity, may in this season of distress and difficulty, contribute not a little to the efficacy of their defence; when we state that the provinces are mountainous, that many of their defiles and even towns are inaccessible to artillery, that between France and the fertile plains of Andalusia there are no less than three ridges of mountains to be passed.
July 8.
Catalonia has declared in favour of the patriots, and thus the bright and steady flame encircles the whole kingdom of Spain; but the French, it will be recollected, were in possession of Barcelona, and the strong fort of Montjouy, which covers the harbour. Accounts, however, by the Alphea state, that a French corps had actually been surrounded in Barcelona. We have not heard that the dispatches confirm the intelligence of Dupont having been attacked and defeated in Sierra Morena; on the contrary, it was reported in our fleet, that he had passed the Morena, and pushed his advanced posts almost to Cordova. If Dupont has pushed on to Cordova, it should seem as if his intentions were to attempt advancing to Seville.—The patriots aware of that intention are sending their forces to arrest his progress—they have in Andalusia 60,000 men already enrolled, of whom 15,000 are regulars—their head quarters are at

Carmona, about twenty miles from Seville, and their advanced posts at Ecija. But some persons doubt the truth of the report of Dupont having relinquished the strong position of the Sierra Morena, and advanced to Cordova—for his force never was rated higher in the French papers than 20,000, and probably does not amount to two-thirds of that number. He could not expect with that force to make head against the whole patriot strength of Andalusia.
IMPORTANT LETTERS.
From LIVERPOOL, July 11.
The events which are now taking place in Spain have revived our hopes and, we trust, hold out a rational prospect of an effectual stop being put to the progress the French were making towards the subjugation of Europe; we have also well-grounded expectations, that Russia will soon be ranked amongst the number of our friends.
This unexpected and we may almost say, miraculous change in the politics of Europe, has had a very material effect on our market; Russia, Baltic, and Mediterranean produce of all descriptions is rapidly declining, whilst our Colonial produce is as rapidly advancing; ten per cent advance has been given on Coffee, from the supposition that the North of Europe would be immediately opened to us, and Hemp is depressed full fifteen pounds per ton.
Rice is in brisk demand, as it is generally understood that Spain will be in great want of provisions, and a considerable advance has taken place. Timber, Staves, Ashes and Naval Stores of all kinds, will, of course, feel an immediate effect. Tar has dropped in London full 4s. per barrel; on the 2d. inst. a sale of a quantity, per the American Eagle, was effected here at 44s. at that time the news from Spain, and of the peaceable inclination of Russia was not known. At the present moment we do not suppose sales of Naval stores could be effected at all.
The very abundant crop we may expect, and the fineness of the weather, will tend to keep the prices of Corn and Wheat down, unless large quantities should be exported to Spain and Portugal; and from what Lord Hawkesbury said, in answer to Lord Holland, the other night in the House of Lords, we suppose that it is intended to rescind the Orders in Council, so far as respects those two countries, and indeed we hope the power of France will be so curtailed as to induce the Ministry to repeal them altogether; and we think it likely.
A very great demand has existed for some time for Tobacco, and prices are got up exceedingly high.
From LONDON, July 9.
Cotton Goods have risen from 10 to 20 per cent and all kinds in great demand. Ashes and Cotton have fallen; Flaxseed no sale. The people of England in high spirits—and looking forward to events of glorious import.
[So we go on distressed England by our Embargo; while we are ploughing ourselves.]
Another letter from Liverpool, of same date, says, "The prospect of Peace with the Northern Powers is so great that Wheat and Russian Goods have fallen 20 per cent within ten days; and colonial productions considerably advanced, in the expectation of a market being opened with Spain and the continent."
[Then the English are to have monopoly of all the markets in Europe; while our wise and philosophic President is trying the experiment of an Embargo.]
From SAVILLE, June 10.
We learn, by several official papers, that the grand Duke of Berg has, at the request of the board of government at Madrid, suspended the march of the French troops to the provinces which have proclaimed Ferdinand VII.
D. Manuel Barquero, lieu. of the Pavia dragoons, who left Madrid on the 8th inst. and joined our army on the 15th, has communicated the following particulars:
The French garrison in Madrid does not amount to 3,000 men. The Duke of Berg continued in the Monclova, whence he intended to remove to the Retiro, as soon as it should be fortified. Moncey's division, consisting of 4 or 5,000 men, had marched out of Madrid, making inquiries respecting the roads which led to several provinces, so that its destination is not known. The division formerly quartered in the Escurial, which had proceeded against Segovia, and was 6,000 strong, was
beaten by the Segovians on the 11th, with a loss of 3,000 men.
One morning, a party of volunteers of Spain who were in Madrid, having given their bait of corn to their horses, the serjeant ordered the saddle, and saddlebags to be put on, and the party to form on the Barley square. He next mustered them, and ordered them to mount, draw their swords, and sound a charge through Toledo-Port street. The French guard at the gate immediately fell in, and paid them the military honors. The serjeant returned the usual salute, and the party deserted, nor have they been heard of since.
Of the letters by the late Bayonne mail which reached Madrid previous to the above mentioned officer's departure, Murat had not allowed a single one to be delivered, without excepting even those which were directed to individuals of his own army.
A French courier from Manzanares to Madrid, had been intercepted at Madrilejos.
At Manzanares, there were 300 Frenchmen, who, having set out upon their march to Dupont's army, were attacked, in Valdepenas, by the inhabitants—After an action which lasted two hours, and in which they lost 150 men, and destroyed almost all the houses, they withdrew to Manzanares where they have since been captured.
The Puerto del Rey is guarded by about 3,000 men, and 2 pieces of ordnance are conducting to that point.
From PHILADELPHIA, August 26.
We are indebted to a respectable merchant house of this city, for the following interesting details, furnished by Capt. John W. Cox, of the ship John Jones.
Left Lisbon on the 17th of June, at that time there was a report in circulation that a revolution had taken place in Russia, and that the emperor Alexander had been deposed by his people, and his brother Constantine proclaimed emperor. About the latter end of the month of March, Mr. Michael Seturro, was sent by the French general Junot, to the British admiral Sir Charles Cotton, then commanding the blockading squadron off the bay of Lisbon, with proposals to permit provisions to come in; the boat in which Mr. S. went carried the Portuguese flag, with a white flag at the fore, the admiral's answer was that he was willing to permit a certain quantity of provisions into Portugal, under the following conditions.
1st. That it should be in British bottoms, with flags of truce as colonial produce; also 2d. That they should be allowed to take in return Wines, Fruits, &c. 3d. That all British subjects then confined should be set at liberty.
To the 3d article the French General consented but not to the other two, and in consequence published a decree, and gave orders to all officers commanding the forts and batteries along the coast, to fire on all vessels that appeared off the whole extent of the coast of Portugal, under any pretence whatever, even with a flag of truce, under pain of being tried and broken by a court martial.
In the month of May, Mr. S. was again sent out and remained there three days, but the result of his mission was not known when I left Lisbon. About the middle of May, the Spanish General Belasco who commanded at Porto, marched from thence for Spain, and took with him as prisoners the French General Quezal with all his suite and troops, as also the Chief Magistrate, Mr. Toboureaux, and the people at Porto it is said had appointed a government in the name of the former prince regent and hoisted the Portuguese flag; the greater part of the Spanish troops that entered Portugal with the French, and put on board some Portuguese ships of war then in the Tagus under French colours. General Junot published the next morning his motives for disarming the Spaniards, in which he says that he was obliged to take those steps, although (very much against his feelings) on account of the infamous behavior of the Spanish General at Porto, and to prevent any effusion of blood. In Lisbon there was only about 800 Spaniards, and in the environs about 1200 men, making in the whole 2000 men. There was not more than 2000 French troops in Portugal when I left it, the rest of the army having marched for Spain, and in different parts of the frontiers of Portugal. The French had been attacked by the Spaniards, particularly at Badajoz, where they permitted them to enter, and then attacked them, killed a great number and took the remainder prisoners. The
Portuguese lieut. gen. Gomez Freire de Andrade who marched with the Portuguese troops for France it is said was at one of the frontier towns of Portugal, at the head of an army of forty thousand Portuguese and Spanish troops; he is a gen. of some experience, having distinguished himself formerly in the Russian service, as also when he was second in command of the Portuguese troops that were sent to assist the Spaniards in the commencement of the French Revolution, where he also distinguished himself as a general.
The French general Junot gave orders that all the property belonging to this general should be immediately confiscated, who is very popular and almost adored by the Portuguese people. The French had fortified the castle of St. George, in Lisbon, and put in bread and water for six months, and it was generally supposed, should they be attacked by the Spaniards by land, and the British by sea, that they would retire to that castle, as it commands the city, which they could easily destroy. Off Lisbon there was a very strong fleet, as also a number of transports with troops on board, but they had not disembarked in any place when I left Lisbon. There are no French troops in the province of Algarve, where the people are all in arms, and that part of Portugal is governed in the name of the Prince Regent and the Portuguese flag flying there, as also in a number of the provinces thro' out Portugal.
Both Spaniards and Portuguese have red ribbands about their arms, as a distinction, they have also seized about 5000 barrels of flour, destined for Lisbon; as also the greater part of the church plate, and upwards of 300 bags of cotton going from Portugal to France. When I left Portugal there was no great want of provisions, but every thing very dear, and a great deal of poverty; there being no business whatever doing, and should they not shortly receive some supplies of corn, bread must rise considerably in price, although there was a very great prospect of an abundant harvest all over the country. In Lisbon the French are preparing with great activity all the old ships of war the prince left behind him, but not one of them it is said is sea worthy.
The Russian fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Sprin, consisting of nine ships of the line, one fifty gun vessel and a frigate, still continue in the Tagus; they are also repairing.
The French made an attack on the fort of Castro Marin, in Algarve, on the night of the 23d of June, but were repulsed with the loss of a number of men killed and taken prisoners, and all over that part of Portugal they have been attacked by the Portuguese and completely routed.
It was likewise reported that the 21st June was the day fixed for all the Portuguese to rise on the French; but I cannot say if they rose in Lisbon, as I was on my journey at that time for Algarve; and all communication was stopped between that part and the south of Portugal, but it was said they had rose there, as also in St. Ubes, Alcacere do Sal, Beija, &c. as also at Mertola, where they took a great quantity of flour intended for Lisbon.
From ALEXANDRIA, August 25.
Extract of a letter, dated Cadiz, 29th June, to a respectable house in New York, received by the ship Ocean.
The Spanish nation, after having degraded and exhausted itself as the faithful ally of France, has at length made a dignified, patriotic and united stand against their cruel and perfidious oppressor. The villainous designs of Bonaparte are now apparent in marching for the last 3 years flower of the Spanish troops (74,000) into the interior of Germany, and filling Spain with his own half hounds under the insidious pretext of attacking Gibraltar, Algiers, and Portugal. His real object was to subjugate us. Of this we are now all convinced, and the late kidnapping of the royal family has burst forth the smothered fury of the whole nation into a blaze of indignant patriotism which must destroy the tyrant's hopes and free our country from bondage. How ought the enslaved nations of the continent, how ought the U. States of America to sympathize with us in our struggles and to wish success to our heroic efforts to stay the hand of the destroying Angel. The fate not only of Spain, but of the world hangs upon the fortunate powers of our arms. Yet, notwithstanding this obvious policy, an alarming circumstance has lately transpired—the imprisonment of Mr. Young, your consul general, to throw the darkest suspicions upon your
government, as being secretly leagued with the unscrupulous Corsican, to put into the hands of his unprincipled agents, our valuable colonies in America, and wrest them from us forever."
Extract of a letter from an intelligent English Gentleman, dated Liverpool July 9th 1808.
You would be surprised, if you were here to see what little effect is produced in this country by the embargo, any further than a little speculation in the articles which we imported from America; but nothing to make the country feel, which I believe Mr. Jefferson thought we should do when it was laid on, and that we could scarcely exist without trade with America.
The public attention is now absorbed with the great events going on in Spain, and from the spirit shown by the Spaniards there seems a plausible hope that they will oppose more determined resistance to Bonaparte than he has yet encountered. It was melancholy to look at the state of subjection to which he had reduced every power on the continent of Europe. It was awful to see him prepared with all his force to attack this little Island. If Spain gains her point we must hope it will be the signal of revolt for other countries. And then England will have the glory of having been the only check to the tyrant's ambition for universal monarchy.
The American ship Tiger, brought into Plymouth by the Growler gun brig, has on board the Marquis D'Yrujo, late minister from Spain to the United States, and his family.
The Tiger was allowed by the American government to take his excellency to Bordeaux. The commander of the Growler informed the Marquis of the late occurrences in Spain and solicited him to proceed thither at once; but the surprise of the Marquis was such as to induce him to doubt some of the facts stated, and to prefer a visit to England before he proceeded to Spain. A passport was last night forwarded from the secretary of state's office, and we understand his excellency intends to pass a few weeks at Bath. The Tiger has a considerable number of passengers on board, also bound for Spain.
IMPORTANT DISPATCHES.
We understand dispatches to our government, of great importance, were received by the Isabella. They were immediately forwarded to the Secretary of State.
From NASHVILLE, (T.) July 19.
INDIANS.
For several weeks we have scarcely seen a traveller through the wilderness, who has not complained of some outrage of the Indians; and the evil complained of, we fear is not likely to be remedied until new agents are appointed, and stricter order. As agent we are informed has been speculating in corn, to the no small discredit of the United States, and vexation of the Indians. The eye of government is required in that quarter.
From Martinsburg, September 2.
By an arrival from St. Croix, we learn, that the Spaniards from Porto Rico, and the Maine had declared in favour of Ferdinand. All the French at those places had been ordered away in seventeen days. On the Maine many Frenchmen were massacred.
Letters received from Havanna state, that the Viceroy of Mexico had declared in favour of Ferdinand VII.
Flour was scarce at Porto Rico, but some had been sent from St. Thomas by the British. Flour at St. Croix was 30 dollars, and the same price at St. Thomas, but rising in consequence of the quantity shipped off to the Spaniards. [New York Gaz.]
HIGHLY IMPORTANT SPEECH.
House of Commons, June 24.
Extract from Mr. Canning's speech on American affairs.
"America, sir, is the next subject of the hon. gentleman's speech which I shall notice. Of nearly all that has passed between the two countries, the house and the public have been put in possession by the publication of the American government. I presume that the honorable gentleman does not intend to blame his majesty's ministers for not

Having made similar communications to parliament; for if he had thought such communications necessary, he would doubtless have moved for them. Without censuring their production by the American government, his majesty's ministers have felt that the transaction being pending, any appeal from government to parliament, would look as if it were concluded. I shall only state, that in the whole conduct of the British government with respect to the affair of the Chesapeake, we have endeavoured to keep in view the principle upon which we set out, namely to make ample reparation for that which was decidedly a wrong act; but to make that reparation under a firm determination not to surrender a right which the great majority of the country has ever considered as essential to its dearest interests. Sir, I may boldly appeal to the country to determine whether from the correspondence on the table of the house, any such disposition on the part of his majesty's ministers, has appeared through the whole transaction. That the rupture of the negotiation on this subject, was not attended with any hostile feeling on either side, is an incontrovertible truth. The reparation was not accepted by America, because America would not accept the condition on which alone it was tendered, namely, the revocation of that proclamation by which the British ships were not allowed to enter the harbours of America, while those of the enemy visited them at pleasure. But sir, the manner in which the British reparation was tendered to America by a special mission, was, to all the feelings of nice honor, an affective reparation, although not accepted; and so in fact we have every reason to believe it was considered by the American government. With respect, sir, to the embargo, and to the probable effects of the orders in council in producing its abandonment, the honorable gentleman has mis-stated my right honorable friends propositions. The honorable gentleman declares my right honorable friend to have predicted that the orders in council would do away the embargo; whereas my honorable friend only argued in opposition to the honorable gentleman on the other side, that the orders in council did not produce the embargo; that they were not substantially known in America when the embargo took place, and that they were not included in the complaint made by the American government to Congress, on which complaint the embargo was founded. Nor, sir, do I think that the orders in council themselves, could have produced any irritation in America. If I were not disposed on this occasion to avoid making any observations that might be suspected of a party feeling, I would say, that I do not think irritation in America may have been produced by the echo of the discussions in this house—(Hear, hear.)
Sir, since the return of Mr. Rose, no communication has been made by the American government, in the form of complaint, or remonstrance, or irritation, or any description whatever. I mention this particularly, because it is notorious that there have been several arrivals from America, supposed to be of great importance, and that several special messengers have reached this country from thence, after having touched at France. But, sir, if the honorable gentleman in the execution of his public duty, had thought it to move for any communication that had been made by the American government since the departure of Mr. Rose, my answer must have been, not that his majesty's government were disinclined to make them, but that absolutely there were none to make.
If it be asked, why? I am unable satisfactorily to reply. I can only conjecture that America has entered into negotiations with France, which are expected to lead to some result, and that the communications of America to this country are to be contingent on that result. This, sir, is conjecture alone, but it is founded on the extraordinary circumstance of so many arrivals without any communication. It cannot be expected of me, that I should state prospectively, what are the views of his majesty's government on this subject. The principle by which they have hitherto been guided, they will continue invariably to contemplate. They attach as much value to the restoration, and to the continuance of cordiality, and perfect good understanding with America, as any man can do—they are ready to purchase that advantage by every just and honorable conciliation—they have proved that readiness by the Act of the present
session, in which the trade of America has been placed on the most favourable footing. But sir, they are not ready to purchase that advantage, as great as they acknowledge it, at the price of the surrender of those rights, on which the naval power and preponderance of G. Britain is immutably fixed."
LETTER IV. To the Editor of the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligence .
IN my last I attempted to prove, from the obscurity of their acts and the latitude hereby given for executive implication and construction, the weakness and consequent unworthiness of our national legislature. Had the same licence been given to our Washington, or had the law remained a dead letter in our code, the principle would have been the same. But in order to give the friends of Mr. Jefferson as great a latitude for his defence, as they have given him for legislating, let us allow for an instant and merely for the sake of argument, that he had a constitutional right to place his own construction upon that law of congress before referred to, and even that the implication which he drew from it, was such as was warranted by the rules of law and common sense; still, they must go farther and prove to us, that that act vested in the president the power of conferring upon his favorite governors, the extensive privilege of establishing monopolies of provisions in their different states.
Mr. Jefferson has ordered that no exportation of provisions shall be made to certain places, unless the person making the shipment can produce a certificate from their governors, authorising him to do so. Now as these governors are not obliged at any time to give these certificates, and as no importation of provisions can possibly be made into these states without them, it is evident, that they have it in their power to create any scarcity of provisions, and consequently to raise them to any price whatever and as they may confer these favors upon whom they please, the whole importation of flour, &c. into their respective states may be confined to one or two individuals, in whose profits these governors themselves may have a share. Thus then the same Jefferson who during the late administration was the pretended mammoth of republicanism, has placed in the power of his minions to oppress the people, and has induced them to do so, by placing before them the prospect of wealth. By these orders of the president it is evident that a monopoly ruinous to trade is established and by the villany of an interested governor, whilst our produce is rotting upon our hands for want of a market, the price of it may be raised almost equal to that in the West Indies, amongst our fellow citizens of Maryland, and New Hampshire. It is vain to say that there is no danger of such an event. This wills nothing. The power is placed in the hands of their governors and it may be their interests to use it, consequently there is no security. It is our business rather to guard against what they may do, than trust to their virtue in not doing it.
Mr. Morrow was one of those who voted for this law, and certainly ought to understand it. His constituents have an undoubted right to demand an explanation from him, and I therefore request him to point out in what part of that act, this power is given to the president. If it can be found anywhere, then has he essentially injured the interests of every farmer of Virginia and Maryland, by cutting off the only markets which the embargo had left them, and sacrificed the interests of this district in particular. Besides in the 9th sect. 1st art. of the constitution in this clause "No preference shall be given, by any regulation of commerce or revenue, to the ports of one state, over those of another," therefore if congress have sanctioned this conduct of the president's, they have violated the constitution and their oaths. But if Mr. Morrow should candidly confess, that no such power is to be found, then is he no less culpable for having given his assent to a law, so absolutely expressed as to leave room for such an implication.
The people of this district have discernment enough to perceive their interests, and I hope too much good sense to be deceived. I cannot suppose therefore that they will be so imprudent as again to entrust their interests to a man who has manifested them; or been too weak to protect them. In the present times, weakness is a fault, almost as great as profligacy. If we sanction this conduct of our representatives by a re-election, there is no security against still more flagrant violations of our rights. The encroachments of executive authority, aided by an unresisting legislature will swallow up liberty and the constitution.
STENTOR.
PUBLIC SALE.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on FRIDAY the NINTH instant, at the subscriber's dwelling in Martinsburg, a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting in part of the following articles, a Sideboard, Desk, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, a good Milch Cow, a quantity of Millwright Tools, and sundry other articles. Twelve months credit will be given, on bond with approved security.
JOHN ROBERTS.
September 3, 1808.
Ladies fashionable Bonnets and Hats.
Just received, a great variety of Fashionable Bonnets and Hats, Wreaths, Artificial Flowers, Ostrich Feathers, Lace Veils, Broad Thread Lace, Patent Cotton, ditto, Fine Thread Edging, Lace Sleeves, Spider Net, ditto, Extra long Silk Gloves, ditto White Kid, ditto, Short Kid and Silk, ditto, Kid, Morocco and Leather Slippers, Figured and plain Leno Muslins, Cambric, ditto, Chintzes and Calicoes, Dimities, Irish LINENS, Home-made, ditto, Twilled Bags, FLAX, Ticklenburgs, &c. &c.
They also have on hand, Medicines and Paints, Soar and Upper Leather, Nice Fair-tops, Call-Stins and Boot Legs, Bar-Iron, Steel and Nails, Bacon, Flax-seed Oil, Well-seasoned Plank.
A complete assortment of China, Glass, Queens, Stone, Tin, Wooden and Potter's Ware.
Also, Cast Nuts for grinding Fruit.
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Flannels, Velvets, Constitution and Presidents Cords, Mill-Saws, &c. &c.
All which they are selling very cheap.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's Town, September 2, 1808.
P. S. Cash paid for Hides and Skins.
Carriage Manufactory.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has now in his employ, at his Carriage Manufactory in Shepherd's Town, Virginia, a number of excellent workmen from the most fashionable Cities, which will put it in his power to furnish his employers, on a short notice, with Carriages of any description, finished in the most elegant, or in a plain and neat style, at reasonable prices.
Old Carriages will be handsomely repaired, at cheap rates.
He makes Drums and Fifes, Paints Floor Cloths, &c.
His local situation, will always enable him to procure timber and other materials of the best quality, and he is determined that no pains shall be spared to make his work handsome and serviceable.
GEORGE MILLER. Shepherd's Town, September 2, 1808.
To Rent.
THE property now in the possession of Mr. John Roberts, merchant, situated in Garrards-Town, Berkeley County, consisting of a good Dwelling House and Kitchen, with every kind of necessary out-houses; also, a large and convenient Store, Ware-House and Counting-room, all under one roof, and a Granary adjacent. This property is well known, as an excellent stand for a Store, and has been occupied as such for twenty years. Possession will be given the first of October next, or sooner, if required. For terms, which will be made moderate, apply to
WILLIAM WILSON. Prospect-Hill, September 3, 1808.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on Thursday the 15th instant, at the subscriber's plantation on Back Creek, Colts, Fresh Milch Cows and young Calves, some dry Cattle, and Hogs—Household and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, an excellent Weaving Loom and Tackling, several Bee-Hives, a quantity of good Oak Shingles, some Brick, one large Boiler and Still-Tube, with sundry other articles too tedious to mention. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond with approved security. The sale will begin at ten o'clock, and continue from day to day until the whole is sold. Due attendance will be given by
ALEXANDER FLEMING. September 2, 1808.
FOR SALE.
A SMALL FARM in sight of the Sulphur Spring, whereon the Poor house was formerly erected, containing about forty-two acres of first rate salt Land, binding on Opecon Creek, and adjoining the lands of Carver Willis, Anderson's heirs, and the Sulphur Spring tract; said farm is well watered and divided, and the buildings comfortable and sufficient in every respect; the title good; the price low; those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber now living on the premises. There are about 16 acres of said farm ready for adding. Possession may be had at any time, agreeable to the purchasers wish.
ALSO, Two HOUSES and LOTS in the best rough of Winchester, near the Market-House, and opposite Colonel Charles Magill's, all in good repair, and with that great convenience of excellent water at the door.
PETER KEHOE.
September 3, 1808.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living near Opecon 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 trousers of strong home-made tow linen, striped swansdown jacket, and a roundabout made of fulled linssey 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 CORRELL. 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 McFeely 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)
A GENERAL meeting of the Owners 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.

For Sale, A Negro Woman, about 30 years of age, and her two children, the oldest a girl about 4 years, the other a boy 16 months—The woman has been accustomed to house and out-work.—Apply to the printer. August 26, 1808.
THE subscriber has a number of Tight Barrels which he will dispose of on reasonable terms. JOHN ROBERTS. Martinsburg, August 26, 1808.
WILL be sold at public vendue, at the subscriber's dwelling in Martinsburg, on Thursday the 16th September next, a variety of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting of Beds and Bedsteads, Desk, Bureau, Tables, Chairs, Corner Cupboard, a good Milch Cow, one Horse, a silver Watch, a good Stove and sundry other articles too numerous to mention. Eight months credit will be given on bond and approved security. The sale will begin early in the day. JACOB POISAL. August 26, 1808.
Ten Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on Sunday night the 7th instant, a bright mulatto Woman, about twenty three years old, 4 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has lost two of her fore teeth; had on when she went away a lindsey habit with black stripes, and a lindsey coat; she took with her a straw bonnet with spots in it. She is far advanced in pregnancy. Five Dollars will be paid for the above Negro if she is taken in this County, and the above reward with reasonable charges, if taken out of this County and brought home. SAMUEL GOODNIGHT. Berkeley County, August 26, 1808.
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber on the 12th of June last, an apprentice boy to the Waggon-making business, by name John Martin, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; had on when he went away Nankin overalls, a mixt cotton coat, and a fur hat almost new. Any person taking up said runaway, shall have the above reward, but no thanks or charges. WILLIAM DUTTON. August 26, 1808. N. B. Any person harbouring or employing him, after this date, will be dealt with according to law.
SIX CENTS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber on the 23d day of June last, an apprentice boy, named Jacob Miller, about 18 years of age, about 5 feet 4 inches high. He took with him one shirt, one pair of trowsers, and a lindsey coat of a lead colour. The above reward will be paid for returning said apprentice. JACOB SIBENT. August 26, 1808.
To be Rented, for one or more years, MY Plantation whereon Capt. Geo: Tederick lately lived, situate on Sleepy Creek one mile from Potomac river, containing 60 acres of plow land, and 15 acres of good Timothy Meadow; on this farm is a good orchard and Barn, with several excellent springs of water, and a sufficiency of timber and fire wood for the use of the plantation—Christopher Tederick, acting agent for me, will shew the premises, and contract for them with any person disposed to rent. JACOB TEDERICK. Berkeley County, Pennsylvania. August 26, 1808.
TAKE NOTICE. ALL persons are hereby cautioned against passing through the enclosures of the subscriber, from throwing down his fences, or from committing any other unlawful depredations upon his property, as he has heretofore been the practice, as he is determined to prosecute every person who may so offend in future. JOHN PHILSON. August 26, 1808.
PROPOSALS for printing by SUBSCRIPTION, The Armenian Skeleton, BY WILLIAM HUNTINGTON. THE publisher has been induced to offer a new American edition of this work to the public from the scarcity 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 in which it may be found. He trusts that it will richly repay those for its perusal who are in search after Divine truths; all who wish to see the glorious Gospel promoted and spread through our land, he doubts not, will feel a disposition to encourage this scarce and 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; he only wishes to obtain as 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 250 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 risque 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.
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. Alburton, in Martinsburg, or to the subscriber, at his Paper-Mill near Buckle's Town. CONRAD COUNSELLER. July 1, 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 favors 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 15, 1808.
ATTENTION! THE Martinsburg Independent Blues are requested to be punctual in their attendance at their usual place of parade, on the second Saturday in September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of drilling. JAMES FAULKNER, Captain. A Fifer wanted, to whom generous wages will be given. August 19, 1808.
NOTICE. THE County Court of Berkeley, at the last July term, appointed the subscriber inspector of the Weights, Measures, &c. belonging to said County—It is therefore expected, that all who intend to comply with the law, will call on the subscriber in Martinsburg, within three months from this date, and get their Weights, Measures, &c. sealed. WILLIAM MACKEY. August 19, 1808.
LANDS for sale. ON Monday the 21st of November next, being the 1st 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 shewn 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.
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 punctilious 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.
LANDS for sale. A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Fles 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 punctilious 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.
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 Satin STRAW BONNETS, ditto ditto split Straw, Legion 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 Duchesse ditto, 1 ditto fine Dowlas and Brittanies, 1 ditto fine and coarse German Rolls, 4 bales fine and coarse Tickling-burges, 2 trunks nice Cambricks and common Calicos, 1 ditto 4-4 and 6-4 Cambricks Muslins, Plain, Striped and Figured Lena Muslins, 1 case Muslins and low priced Dimities, 1 trunk Silk and Cotton Hosiery, English Wool and Silk Gloves, SATINS, Black, Changeable and Plaid Lute-strings, A great variety of fashionable Ginghams, ditto ditto Scarsuckers, for Gentlemen's summer wear, Patent Nankernas, India ditto, Grandurella and Cotton Camisoles, MIXT PLAD, Silk and Cotton Chambrey Muslins, Gentlemen's fashionable corded Marcella Vestings, White Jeans and Royal-Ribbs, for Officers' pantaloons, Elegant Fancy Silk and Leno Shawls, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas and Parasols, A great variety of Thread and Cotton Lace, Bed Ticking, 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, China, 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 punctilious customers. JAMES & JOHN LANE. 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.
STRAYED from the subscriber's plantation near Opecon bridge, some time in June last, two PHILIES, about two years old; one of them entirely black, the other of a black colour with one hind leg white; they are both long dock'd; I will give three dollars and reasonable expenses to any person who will return them. ELI BELLER. August 8, 1808.
BAR-IRON. WE have now on hand a complete assortment of Antietan BAR-IRON, which we intend keeping constantly. R. WORTHINGTON, & Co. Shepherd's-Town, May 20, 1808.