Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-06-14 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 4 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, June 14, 1805.
[WHOLE No. 316]
SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, an elegant assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
suitable for the present season, which he takes the liberty of offering to his friends and the public in general uncommonly cheap, consisting in part of the following articles, and a number of others too tedious for insertion:
 Douglas and Ticklingburgs,  Russia Sheetings and Drillings,  Brown Holland,  9-8 Irish Sheetings,  4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens,  10-4 Damask Table Cloths,  4-4 and 3-4 Diaper Linen,  9-8 and 12-8 Apron Checks,  Fustians and Jeans,  Nankeens,  Cotton Hosery,  Mouselinet Vest shapes,  Silk and Cotton Suspenders,  Umbrellas,  Fashionable Chintzes and Calicos,  Low priced ditto,  Coloured Cambric Muslins,  Low priced ditto,  Dimities, uncommonly cheap,  12-8 Damask Silk Shawls,  Extra long pic nic silk Gloves,  A variety of elegant Laces and Edgings, low priced,  Lutestring and coloured Sattins,  Ribbons,  Book and Faconet Muslins,  Morocco and Kid Shoes,  A large assortment of Extra and Habit Silk Gloves. 
THE above mentioned articles are of a superior quality, and to be had at very reduced prices. The subscriber has also received a complete assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware;
He has Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, Moiland and Crum Creek Whet Stones, and in a few days shall receive a large quantity of LONG'S SICKLES; He assures his friends and customers generally, that he will sell those articles on very accommodating terms, and begs leave to solicit their custom as usual.
WARRANTED
Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms.
PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, June 7, 1805.
Bolting Cloths.
MEMINGER & COOPER, in addition to their supply of Seasonable GOODS,
have received from the importer, for sale on his account, an assortment of 5-4 and 6-4 BOLTING CLOTHS, of the Drie Koningen Manufactory—also a Glass to examine the quality. June 6, 1805.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by William M'Causland to me, for the purpose of satisfying a sum of money due from said M'Causland to William Burns, sen. will be sold at public vendue, on the premises, on the 2nd day of Berkeley June Court, at 2 o'clock, P. M. the HOUSE and LOT now in the occupancy of the said M'Causland, situate in Martin Street, in the town of Martinsburg, and known in the general plan of said town by Lot No. 132. The House is built of Brick, one and an half stories high, tolerably well finished; the Lot is well enclosed and is an excellent one for a Garden. WM. BURNS, Jur. Trustee. June 7, 1805.
DR. REES'S New Cyclopædia.
S. F. Bradford and J. Conrad & Co. Are preparing to publish by subscription
The New Cyclopædia;
OR, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES,
IN TWENTY VOLUMES QUARTO.
Formed upon a more enlarged plan of arrangement than the Dictionary of Mr. Chambers.
COMPREHENDING
The various articles of that work, with additions and improvements, together with new subjects of Biography, Geography, and History, and adapted to the present improved state of Literature and Science—
By ABRAHAM REES, D.D.F.R.S. Editor of the last edition of Chambers's Dictionary; with the assistance of eminent professional gentlemen.
Illustrated with new plates, including Maps engraved for the work, by some of the most distinguished artists. The whole improved and adapted to this country, by a gentleman of known abilities, by whose aid it will be rendered the most complete work of the kind that has yet appeared.
CONDITIONS.
 1. The work will be printed in large quarto, with new types, cast for the purpose, on a superfine woven paper.  2. It will be comprised in about twenty volumes, from eight hundred to a thousand pages each.  3. An half volume, in boards, will be regularly published every two months, price Three Dollars, payable on delivery. No advance will be required.  4. Any subscriber, who, upon receipt of the first half volume, does not approve of the work, shall be at liberty to withdraw his name.  5. Between six and seven hundred plates, engraved in a superior style of elegance, will be comprised in the course of the publication; by far a greater number than is to be found in any other Scientific Dictionary. At the close of the publication will be delivered an elegant frontispiece, the dedication, preface, and proper title pages for the different volumes.  6. The work will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers are obtained.  7. A list of the names of those who subscribe will be published in the last volume as patrons of this great and magnificent work. 
Subscriptions received by John Bell, Winchester, Thomas Toole, Shepherd's Town, and John Alburton, Martinsburg.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber on the 4th instant, an Iron-Gray MARE, fifteen and a half hands high, a large white spot on each side of her back, about eight or nine years old, no brand, strong made, and shod before. The said estray has been appraised according to law, and valued at 80 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
ALEXANDER DOUGHERTY. Berkeley County, June 7, 1805.
MARTINSBURG SCHOOL-ROOM.
THE subscribers to the said school will take notice that the vernal examination of the Pupils of the said School-room, will take place on Saturday the 22nd day of June at 3 o'clock P. M. at which time the Pupils will exhibit their elocutionary exercises and dramatic pieces.
Tickets for admission to the Exhibition, price twelve and a half cents, may be had of the subscriber.
J. BOND.
CASH Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS,
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
MARKET REGULATIONS,
Made at a meeting of the Trustees of the Town of Martinsburg, June 5, 1805.
Be it enacted, that from and after the 7th day of this month, no person shall be allowed to sell any kind of Butcher's meat within the limits of the said Town, on any day, except in the Market-House, before the hour of nine o'clock in the morning; and that the buyer and seller, in such case, shall each be liable to a fine of one dollar, recoverable before any justice of the peace for said County—all acts and regulations coming within the purview of this act, is hereby repealed.
It is further enacted, that the law authorizing a tax of six and a half cents, on each quarter of beef, and two cents on each quarter of mutton, veal or pork, is so amended, that each quarter of each of the said meats and lamb, shall pay the aforesaid tax on each quarter, whether sold whole or cut.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against cutting wood on, or carrying it away from the plantation of the subscriber near Martinsburg; from fishing through his meadows, from throwing down his fences, and from committing any other unlawful depredations thereon, as he is determined to prosecute every person so offending.
HUGH V. PATTERSON.
June 6, 1805.
WILL be offered for sale on the 20th inst. my PLANTATION, lying on the drains of Tuscaraora, about 5 miles from Martinsburg and the same distance from Garrard's-Town, containing about 60 acres, with a considerable proportion of Meadow ground which may be watered, also cleared land, a variety of Fruit trees, which are now in full bearing and never fail to bear, a convenient dwelling House, and other houses; it is presumed the purchaser will view the premises, therefore a further description is thought needless.—Also, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a variety of Farming Utensils. The sale to begin about ten o'clock, when the conditions will be made known, and due attendance given by
JOSEPH PLUMMER, and JAMES MENDENHALL. 6th Month 6, 1805.
Dr. E.O. Williams
HAS removed to Shepherd's Town, opposite to Mr. Baker's, with a handsome assortment of
MEDICINE,
and a determination to attend particularly to the practice of Physic, Surgery, Midwifery, &c. for the good of mankind. June 7, 1805.
FOR SALE,
Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable Tract of Land,
Lying in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road leading to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eighty miles from the town of Alexandria—containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the balance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never failing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit. It lies five miles from the river Potomac, the navigation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, } Exrs. and WM. CREIGHTON, }
Cheap Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and is now opening a large supply of remarkably Cheap Goods, consisting in part of 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 100 pieces elegant Chintzes and Calicos of the newest patterns, 1 trunk Fashionable Muslins of different kinds, a handsome assortment of Dimities and Leghorn Bonnets, 4 bales India Muslins, Nankeens, Apron Checks, a handsome assortment of best Beeswax Laces and Edgings, extra Large Silk Gloves, and a variety of other articles.
He has also received a large supply of
BAR-IRON,
of excellent quality and handsomely drawn; English Blister'd and Crowley STEEL;
Also—A parcel of good old WHISKY, distilled in Maryland.
The above Goods having been chiefly purchased for Cash, on the lowest terms, I am happy to inform my friends and the public generally, that I am now enabled to supply them, with such Merchandize as they may want, on good terms.
THOMAS C. SMITH.
Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber on the 29th March last, a light sorrel HORSE, about six years old, bushy mane, set tail and carries it on one side, a large star and snip, white feet and is a natural trotter; also, a dark bay or brown MARE, about seven years old, has a very small star on her forehead, a switch tail, and trots and canters well; also, a 3 year old sorrel FILLY, long tail and white feet. The horse was raised below Fauquier Court House, Virginia, and it is probable they will go that way. Whoever has taken up the said horses and gives information to the printer hereof, shall have the above reward, and if brought home all reasonable expenses paid.
NICHOLAS CLOPPER.
Chambersburg, (Pen.) May 25, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A PLANTATION, containing about 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwelling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior quality; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.—For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg.
IGNATIUS PRICE.
January 25, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have just received and are now opening a variety of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS,
Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
  Queen's Ware,  Glass Ware,    Hard Ware,  Sadlery & Cutlery,    They have  also on hand,    Imperial,  French Brandy,    Hyson,  Sherry,    Hyson Skin,  Port & } Wines;    Souchong & }  Lisbon, }    Bohea,  Holland Gin,    Country twilled  N. E. Rum,    Bags,  Rye Whiskey, &    Spinning Cotton,  Apple Brandy,    Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c.   
All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved of Country Produce. They are with much respect, the public's obliged and humble servants.
Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.

Mr. ELLIOT to his CONSTITUENTS. LETTER VII.
THE first of Mr. Randolph's resolutions respecting the Georgia claims is in the following words.
Resolved, That the state of Georgia were at no time invested with the power of alienating the right of soil possessed by the good people of that state in and to the vacant territory of the same, but in a rightful manner and for the general good.
This is not objectionable as an abstract proposition; but it needs the addition proposed by Mr. Lyon, viz. "of which the legislatures (the state legislators of Georgia) are the constitutional judges." They, and not Congress are the constitutional judges of the extent of their own powers.
Second resolution—That when the governors of any people shall have betrayed the confidence reposed in them, and shall have exercised that authority with which they have been invested for the general welfare to promote their own private ends, under the basest motives, and to the public detriment, it is the inalienable right of a people, thus circumstanced, to revoke the authority thus abused, to resume the rights thus attempted to be bartered and to abrogate the acts thus endeavouring to betray them.
It was proposed by Mr. Lyon to amend this resolution in such a manner as that it should not justify a violation of public faith; and every honest man ought to be opposed to it without such a qualification.
Third resolution—That it is in evidence to this house, that the act of the legislature of Georgia, passed on the 7th January 1795, entitled, &c. was passed by persons under the influence of gross and palpable corruption, practised by the grantees of the lands attempted to be alienated by the aforesaid act, tending to enrich and aggrandize to a degree almost incalculable, a few individuals, and ruinous to the public interest.
Congress have no power to receive evidence of the corruption of a state legislature, or to act either as accusers or judges in such a case.
Fourth resolution—That the good people of Georgia, impressed with general indignation at this act of atrocious perfidy and unparalleled corruption, with a promptitude of decision highly honorable to them, did, by the act of a subsequent legislature, passed on the 13th day of February 1796, under circumstances of peculiar solemnity, and finally sanctioned by the people, who have subsequently engrafted it on their constitution, declare the preceding act and the grants made under it in themselves null and void; that the said act should be expunged from the records of the state and publicly burnt; which was accordingly done: provision, at the same time being made, for restoring the pretended purchase money to the grantees, by whom, or by persons claiming under them, the greater part of the said purchase money has been withdrawn from the treasury of Georgia.
Congress have no more power to justify the legislature of 1797 than they have to condemn that of 1795.
Fifth resolution—That a subsequent legislature of an individual state has an undoubted right to repeal any act of a preceding legislature, provided such repeal be not forbidden by the constitution of such state or of the United States.
A succeeding legislature has no power to repeal a law of a preceding one, by which the public faith was pledged, although the constitution may be silent on the subject.
Sixth resolution—That the aforesaid act of the state of Georgia (the rescinding act) was forbidden neither by the constitution of that state, or by that of the United States.
This Congress has no right to say; and if they do say it, it amounts to nothing.
Seventh resolution—That the claims of persons derived under the aforesaid act (the corrupt act) of the 7th Jan. 1795, are recognized, neither by any compact between the United States and the state of Georgia, nor by any act of the federal government.
This is not true in fact, upon a candid construction of the instruments alluded to, and a view of all the circumstances of the case. At least it appears so to me: to the honourable mover of the resolutions it appears differently.
Eighth resolution—Therefore resolved, that no part of the five millions of acres reserved for satisfying and quiet-
ing claims to the lands ceded by the state of Georgia to the United States, and appropriated by the act of Congress passed at their last session, ought to be appropriated to quiet or compensate any claims derived under any act, or pretended act, of the state of Georgia, passed, or alleged to have passed, during the year 1795.
This would be a violation of public faith, and of every principle of political expediency. By an act of congress, approved March 4, 1803, a general appropriation is made of the five millions of acres, and a particular course is prescribed for the claimants to pursue in the exhibition of their claims, in consequence of which they have already been subjected to considerable expense as well as labor.
The United States never paid a cent for the five millions of acres, and but a mere trifle for the remaining part of the territory. Nothing can be clearer, therefore, than it would be expedient to quiet the claims. But the great objections which I have constantly urged to the resolutions are founded upon the idea that they are repugnant to the constitution of the United States.
By the constitution the states are interdicted from passing laws impairing the obligation of contracts. The act of 1795 created a contract upon the face of it, and if it be alleged that the apparent contract was void on the ground of corruption, the question must be determined by a court of law, and not by a succeeding state legislature, or by Congress. By one of the first amendments of the constitution, all those rights and powers appertaining to the states, and not expressly yielded to the general government, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people, the legislative powers of the state of Georgia, alluded to in these resolutions, belong to the class which has never been given up to the Union. We have no power therefore to make any decision upon their validity, or invalidity, or to delineate the sphere or extent of their operation. It would be an act of usurpation. Whatever may be entertained of inquisitorial and censorial powers, in relation to other subjects, there can be no doubt that this would be an assumption on the part of Congress, of inquisitorial and censorial powers over the state governments.
Applicable to my conduct in opposing those famous resolutions is the sentiment of the mover in reference to his able efforts in supporting them. "It will be a subject of never failing self congratulation to me that I have done so, as it would have been of remorse had I done otherwise." JAMES ELLIOT.
NEW-YORK, June 3.
Capt. Brown of the ship Juliana, from Cadiz, informs that La Eagle a French 74, with two French corvettes, and two Spanish frigates were ready for sea.—There were eight line of battle ships fitting out with all possible dispatch and were daily embarking troops, cannon, &c. It was reported that they were destined for Spanish America, to join the line between the United States and their territory. Capt. Brown had this from one of the officers; who also said the French and Spanish ships were exchanging officers. The uniform of the troops was blue, turned up with red, a round hat turned up on one side with a feather. The officers' dress is laced with gold. General Moreau was at Cadiz, and would have come out in the Juliana, but his son had not arrived from Paris—He is to come out in the first ship for New-York. Madame Moreau had been somewhat indisposed in consequence it was said of sudden orders from Paris for them to quit Spain immediately.
The following is a list of men of war in the Port of Cadiz, at the time of Capt. Brown's sailing:—Trinidad, of 130 guns, the admiral's ship, Don Gravino commander in chief; St. Anna 112; Argonauta 80; St. Raphael 80; Terrible 74; Glorious do. Fame do. Bahama do. America 64; Espane do. San Leandro do. Curtillo 60; and three frigates, all of which were said to be bound to Louisiana.
Gibraltar is tranquil, and has received a reinforcement of two thousand troops from England. The Spaniards keep an army before it, but have attempted nothing.
The British fleet, consisting of five ships of the line, a frigate, a brig, and a cutter, were constantly cruising off the harbour, often close in with its mouth, and sometimes nearly within gun shot of the batteries.
Returned yesterday, Gun Boat No.
7, commanded by lieut. Ogilvie. This vessel sailed under convoy of the Adams frigate, captain Shaw, for the Mediterranean, about a fortnight ago, but having sprung her mast was obliged to return into port. She left the squadron in lat. 37, long. 63, all well. We understand as soon as the damage is repaired, she will proceed immediately to join the squadron in the Mediterranean.
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman residing at Kaskaskias, to his correspondent in Marietta, (Ohio) dated the 7th of April.
"The Osages are likely to be cut up root and branch, by a confederacy of almost all the Indian nations of the west: already blood has been spilt; and large bodies of men are in motion to attack their country. Mr. Van Bibber with whom you are acquainted, has just returned from the Missouri—he states to me, that about ten days since, a body of about four hundred of the Sacks, crossed at a French village, at which place he was; about fifty miles from the mouth of the river, on their march to attack the Osages."
A St. Vincents paper of the 11th of May, received by the brig Enterprise, arrived at New-York, contains the following very interesting intelligence:
BARBADOES, May 4.
TOULON FLEET.
Dispatches were yesterday received here, brought by his majesty's ship Mercury, captain the hon. D. P. Bouvierie, from Vice Admiral Sir John Orde, dated his majesty's ship Glory, at sea, April 10, 1805, communicating the important intelligence of the sudden appearance off Cadiz, of the Toulon fleet; consisting of, from 20 to 24 sail, 11 or 12 of them of the line, and the rest heavy frigates. This fleet, it appears, was on the evening of the 9th, close off Cadiz harbour, where one French ship of the line, and six or seven Spanish, were then ready to join them, and three or four more would be in about twenty-four hours. Whether any troops were on ships was not known, nor had the destination of this force, after its junction been ascertained; but it was judged to be the westward, and it was reported that the Spanish ships were bound to the Havanna.
The Mercury, after delivering her dispatches, immediately proceeded to the westward.
ALEXANDRIA, June 10. FRENCH FLEET.
The captain of the schr. Federalist, arrived yesterday from St. Bartholomews, has politely furnished the editor with the following important information:—That the Toulon squadron, consisting of nine sail of the line, 6 frigates, and two brigs had arrived at Port Royal, Martinique—they had captured on their passage the sloop of war Cayenne. The English merchant vessels loading at Montserrat had orders to provide for their own safety in consequence of the arrival of the French fleet.
BOSTON, May 27.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
Mr. Lawrence Keene, an officer of the American ship Canton, (which foundered on the 22d of Dec.) came passenger in the brig Acorn from Lisbon, and informs us, that a transport dispatched from Admiral Orde, off Cape St. Vincent, arrived on the 19th April, with intelligence of the Toulon fleet, consisting of ten sail of the line and three frigates having arrived off Cadiz Bay; they were joined by all the Spanish vessels in readiness, and put to sea, destination unknown. A report prevailed at Lisbon, that the French and Spanish fleets were bound to Louisiana! and that the American affairs wore a serious aspect at the court of Madrid!!!
Extract of a letter from the commander of a ship of this port, dated at Lisbon, April 15th, 1805.
"I am just informed that dispatches arrived here yesterday from the English squadron off Cadiz, which state, that on the 9th, twelve sail of the line (French) had made their appearance off that port, and that the English were obliged to quit the station! The French squadron went into Cadiz, to join the Spanish fleet there; so that a large force
must come from England to keep them in, as they have none to spare from the Mediterranean: the Toulon fleet keeps them in continual observation."
MARTINSBURG, June 14.
For nineteen months has the government of the United States permitted 300 of her citizens, who fell into the hands of the barbarians in the performance of their duty under that government, to remain in slavery, chained to waggons and performing every species of drudgery!!!—Blessed economy!—blessed love of the people!!!
Laying all other matters out of consideration, the conduct of our rulers in the sale of the navy, and the management of the war with Tripoli, ought to condemn them in the public estimation. Instead of acting the part of a brave and powerful nation, and at once bringing these Barbarians to our own terms and restoring our captive citizens to their country and their friends, we have been pursuing a system of policy which would disgrace even Tripoli, "the least considerable of the Barbary powers."
A few months since, we were told by the official printer, that the president intended to build a number of gun-boats for the Mediterranean service. These boats it seems have been built, agreeably to a model furnished by Mr. Jefferson, and upon trial proved so unmanageable that, before sending them to sea, it was considered necessary they should undergo considerable alterations. These alterations being made, a New-York editor has been kind enough to inform the public, and particularly the friends of the officers and men on board them, that they are now perfectly safe, that there is no cause for uneasiness on this account, and that "there is probably not one in New-York afraid to venture across the Atlantic in them." Yet notwithstanding these assurances, so unfavourable an opinion is entertained of them, that it was found impossible to enter men sufficient to man them, and they have been principally supplied from the crews of the frigates.
About three weeks since three of these gim-cracks with the frigate John Adams sailed for the Mediterranean. The first news we hear of the squadron is that No. 7, having sprung her mast has returned to New-York to get a new one. This or probably something worse will be the lot of each of them. It is beyond a doubt that should they be able to weather it across the Atlantic they will then need refitting and it will be a considerable length of time before they are ready for service. These boats, it will be recollected, we were told, would be at Tripoli and in readiness to commence their operations against that place by the first of July, before which season Mr. Smith informs us they cannot be used. This calculation of Mr. Jefferson's is likely to prove about as correct as many others he has made, for from present appearances we think it probable that some of them will not get there before September next.
[Fred. T. Herald.]
The last and most interesting event in Europe, respecting the powers at war, is the sailing of the Toulon fleet, which appears to be confirmed. What can be the object of the expedition cannot be fully known. The fleet which has been in the West-Indies, probably sailed for Europe, and upon its first arrival from France, announced the intended co-operation with the Toulon fleet. Whether a junction upon the ocean is intended, time must explain. The general opinion is, that the fleet is prepared to act against some of the English colonies. Conjecture will be of no use in the present circumstances of our information. We are assured that the English fleet at Portsmouth sailed on a secret expedition on the 20th April. The French boast to possess already above fifty ships of the line, which are in a condition to be useful to the empire. The Spanish and Dutch ships are preparing for co-operation. In Spain, every encouragement is given to the spirit of privateering, and the government exempts the prizes from all charges of the nation. In Holland, governor Lauser, who commanded at Curraoa, has been arrested. The Dutch are determined to give every support to their colonies, and to encourage the utmost zeal in defending them. We cannot expect that such a disposition will be without very important operations. The first expedition to the West-Indies, so far as accomplished, has left no impeachment of French se-

crecy, humanity or courage, and will lead to more bold achievements.
The revolutions in the Cisalpine Republic, which will add new titles to the Emperor of France, has been prepared by every public testimony of the general consent and is in event of sufficient magnitude to engage the notice of all Europe. In Holland, all things are ready for a change, which the spirit of the republic will exhibit at first in some novel form, more surely in the end, to accomplish the final purpose, without too great an alarm to the prejudices of parties which have existed from the infancy of that industrious republic. In England, the Catholic petition from Ireland, arrests the attention. The concessions which the Catholics will probably obtain, had they been granted to our forefathers, would have retarded the settlements on the American Continent. Upon the great scale of Justice, the petition has something very interesting. In regard to the policy of Europe, and the habits of nations, too much wisdom and ability is required, to enable any man to contemplate the subject without serious apprehensions. The petition, however, is drawn up with great address. It renounces every political purpose which is not dictated by regard to the subject of the petition, and the union of the nation. It abjures all foreign influence, under any, even under the most sacred name. It employs the kind opinion expressed of the Catholics in Ireland, in the Statute of 1778, as a proof of public opinion. It represents feelingly the incapacity for public honours as operating against all the political hopes and private virtues of society; and most ingeniously makes this a motive for the petition, even in the present crisis of public affairs.
We cannot refuse to recite the paragraph—"Your petitioners humbly state as their decided opinion, that the enemies of the British empire, who meditate the subjugation of Ireland, have no hopes of success, save in the disunion of its inhabitants; and therefore it is that your petitioners deeply anxious at this moment, that a measure should be accomplished, which will annihilate the principle of religious animosity, and animate all descriptions of his majesty's subjects in an enthusiastic defence of the best constitution that has ever yet been established. The objections are lessened by the milder form which property has assumed, yet such have been the constant jealousies from the successful intrigues of the religious orders, that the French emperor has refused to licence them in the Gallican church. The secular clergy are not so direct objects of the public fears, as their interests can be allied to the civil constitution; but the regular orders might be well enough pronounced, the standing army of the church, which it can disband only at its own pleasure. Much depends upon the petition of the Catholics in Ireland, as the event of success would probably connect itself with an entire change in the Ecclesiastical state of the British empire.
The commercial state of the West-Indies, by the late transactions in that quarter, is becoming more favourable to the United States of America. The late restrictions in the British Islands have been attributed to the discretionary orders of the Governors.
From Martinico, we learn that affairs are turning fast to their ancient state. In regard to the churches in the island, provision is made for their temporary supply, till the cures are furnished with their proper pastors. Such parishes as are vacant, must make a stipulated payment for the extraordinary labour of the neighbouring clergy, till they have their own pastors. This Arrest, was from Laussat, the colonial Prefect, in the past month. Another Arrest from the Captain-General, Villaret Joyeuse, and the same prefect, requires that the negroes be dismissed from their military service, and restored to their masters on the plantations. It represents that the expense have been enormous, and urgent necessity obliged the expedient, but that in the present circumstances of the island, and since the arrival of reinforcements from France, and particularly soldiers and artificers, it was fit to avoid the expense, and restore to the fields the negroes which have been drawn from them, relying, that should occasion require, they might be taken again into the public service upon daily wages. The truth is, the negroes return again to the plantations. This is consequent upon the last landing of troops in the island. The French have suffered so much in St. Domingo, that every precaution is to be employed to prevent similar events in other islands. [Salem Reg.]
There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood leads on to fortune.
Present appearances seem to indicate that the fleets of France, either by good luck or good guiding, happened on this prosperous tide and are actually career- ing along to aggrandizement and glory. The Toulon fleet has fairly escaped for the present, from the clutches of Nelson, and having formed a junction with that of Cadiz, is preparing for paying a similar visit to Ferrol and Brest. This powerful armament will be able to cope with a much stronger force than the channel fleet, and setting it at defiance would proceed to the West Indies, and complete the depredation of the Rochefort squadron; or cover the Boulogne flotilla, while the long menaced invasion is put in execution; or sail for Ireland and assist Paddy to shake off the fetters which sit so ill upon him; or in fine go where they please and do what they please. Should that wild fellow, however, the hero of the Nile, happen to overtake them before they have cleared the last port and appear before it with his friend Cornwallis, the tide may perhaps turn, and Brest be to the combined fleets what it has long been to one of them, a secure asylum from the enemy—a birth we wish them with all our heart.
STANTON, (Virginia) May 24. We are informed that on Tuesday the 15th inst. being the 1st court day in Fincastle, ARNEY, a black fellow, the property of a Mr. Switzer, was executed pursuant to sentence of court, for committing a rape on his mistress in the Month of March last.
THE MONITOR.
REFLECTIONS ON OLD AGE.
Old age is a state, to which, unless prevented by death, we are all approaching. It will be wisdom, therefore, to contemplate the disadvantages that attend it, and make the best defence against them, in our power.
After having passed the meridian of life, our senses continue to grow more and more obtuse, and the pleasures, which are conveyed by them, are of consequence, diminished. Extreme old age is almost a medium between the vigour of youth and utter insensibility. The appetite then grows insensible to the delicacies of food; the ear is less charmed with the melody of sound, and the eye with the beautiful landscape. The pursuits of avarice and ambition are relinquished, and the gay scenes of youth are forgotten. Every external object is overspread with a gloom. The opening of the spring reminds the aged person of what he once was; and the pensive aspect of autumn warns him of that winter which will soon overtake him. He relishes no longer the pleasures of conviviality; the lustre is departed from the eye, and the cheek is deserted of its youthful bloom; the blood glides slowly through the veins; a languor seizes the limbs, and the whole frame presages quick dissolution. But are there no advantages attending this state, and no remedies against the evils of it? Do the pleasures of the mind vanish with those of sense; and is there no comfort in anticipating the joys of futurity? If there is not, the aged are of all men most miserable. To the view of him, whose enjoyment depends wholly on the objects of this world, old age must be a dreary waste where there is not a single tree, to relieve the eye of the traveller. Let us now consider what will alleviate the evils here contemplated. As the mind is expanded, and the ideas multiplied, the less will be suffered from want of variety. All kinds of useful knowledge will be of essential service, as they will afford an opportunity of enjoying a large circle of acquaintance, and of conversing with men of different professions. To old people this is a matter of considerable importance, as they generally find but few associates, and suffer much from solitude.
Habits of benevolence and cheerfulness, are essential to happy old age; by these, a person partakes of the enjoyment of others, and renders himself agreeable to all. He is happy in reflecting (if he can make the reflection) that his family, educated by his care, and influenced by his good example, lead virtuous lives, and are becoming useful to society. He is pleased at the prosperity of his neighbourhood, town or country, in general; or to look back on the instances in which he has been instrumental of promoting the knowledge, virtue, or happiness of others. A peculiar satisfaction will arise from a consciousness of having visited the widow and
fatherless in their affliction, and having been careful in the maintenance of good works. The eastern Sage, in his adversity, found relief from considering his past religious conduct. If, said he, I have withheld the poor from his desire, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail: if I have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless have not eaten thereof: If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering: If his loins have not blessed me, and he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep: If I have lift up my hand against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate; then let my right arm fall from my shoulder blade, and my arm be broken from the bone.
Like him, did the courageous and independent Samuel, a short time before his death, make this solemn protestation of his innocent life.—I am old and gray headed: I have walked before you from my youth: behold here I am; witness against me before the Lord. Whom have I defrauded? Or whom have I oppressed? Or of whose hands have I received any bribe, to blind my eyes therewith, and I will restore it.
EPIGRAM.
As two divines, their ambling steeds bestriding, In merry mood o'er Boston neck were riding, At length a simple structure met their sight, From which the felon takes his hempen flight, When sailo'r-like he squares accounts with hope, His all depending on a single rope:— "Ah where, my friend," cried one, "where now were you Had yonder galows been allow'd its due?" "Where," said the other in sarcastic tone, "Why where—but riding into town alone!"
More Fresh Spring Goods.
THE subscribers again respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening, a very large and complete assortment of
Nice New Fashionable GOODS,
Of every description.
As their assortment is so very extensive, they deem it useless to particularize each article, suffice it to say it consists of almost every thing which this neighbourhood or country requires, in their line of business. They continue to keep LONG's noted SICKLES, Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, BARIRON of the best quality, Soak and Upper LEATHER, Castings—Paints, Patent and other Medicines, the whole of which are of the best quality, were purchased on the most advantageous terms, and on the same conditions are offered for sale.
They have a large quantity of RYE WHISKY and Apple BRANDY, which they will sell cheap, or exchange for Grain after harvest.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, June 14, 1805.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
MADE his escape from Chambers's Blacksmiths shop in Martinsburg, on Tuesday the 27th ultimo, a brown Horse about fifteen hands and a half high, had no shoes on, and without any natural spots or artificial marks whatever. Whoever takes up the said Horse, and delivers him to me, living near Sharpsburg Maryland, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
JEREMIAH CHAPLINE. June 14, 1805.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Saturday the 15th of June next, on the premises, Lot No. 223, situate in the town of Martinsburg, on which is erected a tolerably convenient Dwelling House—An indisputable title will be made the purchaser. On the same day I will also dispose of a variety of Household Furniture, &c. A liberal credit will be given, and the terms made known on the day of sale.
THOMAS WILSON.
More Fresh Goods.
JUST received, and are now opening, a large and general assortment of
Summer Goods and Groceries,
which, in addition to his former supply received this spring, makes his assortment at present very general, all of which will be sold unusually low for cash. Also, HERRINGS of the Baltimore inspection by the barrel, and a quantity of H. & J. Long's and Z. Burns' noted SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass SCYTHES, &c.
JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
CABINET Manufactory.
WILLIAM EATT respectfully informs his friends and customers, that he is now enabled to furnish them with Cabinet work, of any description, on the shortest notice.—He has on hand a quantity of elegant Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut, &c.—He assures his customers, that the whole of his stuff is well seasoned, and all his materials of the best kind.—The encouragement he has already received, has induced him to continue in Shepherd's-Town, and he will warrant his work to stand good if it is taken care of. He is averse to the pompous manner in which mechanics generally recommend themselves to notice in their advertisements—he will barely observe, that the knowledge of his profession has been acquired among workmen, and that he wishes every person to examine his work previous to their engaging it. He will take any kind of country produce in exchange for Furniture. Eight years have elapsed since he commenced business in this place; he hopes his friends will continue to patronize him, that they will study their own interest, and have a little gratitude for a mechanic who has been so favourable with them.
All those indebted to him are requested to come forward and make payment of what may be due, as he is determined to place his business in a situation that will be more profitable to himself and serviceable to his employers.
Shepherd's-Town. 14th of the 6th m 1805
Messrs. Samuel Craig, Anthony Kennedy and Patrick Campbell, take Notice,
THAT on Friday the 12th day of July next, between the hours of six o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening of the same day, at the house of Edmund Graham, innkeeper, in the town of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, and state of Virginia, I shall take the deposition of William Riddle, Esq. to be read in evidence upon the trial of a suit in Chancery, depending in the Court of the said County, wherein I am complainant, and you, as trustees of Tabb & M'Affry, Michael M'Kewan, James Faulkner, and Richard M'Sher- ry, are defendants.
I am,
Dear sirs, Yours, &c.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
RAN away from near the White-Post in Frederick County, on Sunday the 28th of April last, a Negro Man, named JOHN, about 18 years of age, he is about 5 feet 8 inches high, stout made, and has a remarkable scar on one of his cheeks occasioned by a burn, had on a dark coloured cloth roundabout, lead coloured casimere pantaloon, and an old wool hat. Twenty Dollars Reward will be paid for apprehending and returning said negro to the subscriber, or securing him in jail so that he gets him again.
SAMUEL DUNAWAY. May 31, 1805.
The following BLANKS, printed with new and elegant type, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Preamble NOTES, &c. &c. &c.

Ode to INNOCENCE.
'Twas when the low declining ray Had ting'd the cloud with evening gold No warbler pour'd the melting lay, No sound disturb'd the sleeping fold. When by a murm'ring rill reclin'd Sat wrapt in tho't a wand'ring swain; Calm peace compos'd his musing mind; And thus he rais'd the flowing strain: Hail, Innocence! Celestial maid! What joys thy blushing charms reveal! Sweet as the arbour's cooling shade, And milder than the vernal gale. On thee attend a radiant choir, Soft-smiling Peace, and downy Rest; With love that prompts the warbling lyre: And hope that soothes the throbbing breast. Oh sent from Heaven to hunt the grove, Where squinting envy ne'er can come! Nor pines the cheek with luckless love, Nor anguish chills the living bloom. But spotless beauty rob'd in white, Sits on yon moss grown hill reclin'd; Serene as Heaven's unsullied light, And pure as Mary's gentle mind. Grant Heavenly pow'r! thy peaceful sway, May still my ruder thoughts controul, Thy hand to point my dubious way, Thy voice to soothe the melting soul. Far in the shady sweet retreat Let thought beguile the ling'ring hour, Let quiet court the mossy seat, And twining olives form the bow'r. Let dove-ey'd Peace her wreath bestow, And oft sit list'ning in the dale, While Night's sweet warbler from the bough, Tells to the grove her plaintive tale. Soft as in Mary's snowy breast, Let each consenting passion move; Let Ang-els watch its silent rest, And all its blissful dreams be love.
The TEAR.
ON beds of snow the moon-beam slept, And chilly was the midnight-gloom, When by the damp grave Ellen wept; Sweet maid, it was her Lindor's tomb. A warm tear gush'd—the wintry air Congeal'd it as it flow'd away; All night it lay an ice-drop there, At morn it glitter'd in the ray. An Angel wand'ring from the sphere, Who saw this bright, this frozen gem, To dew-ey'd Pitt brought the tear, And hung it on her diadem.
MAXIM.
THE same energy of mind which urges to the noblest heights of benevolence, and assists towards the sublimest attainments of genius, may also, if not properly directed, hurry us on to the wildest extravagances of passion, and betray into impetuosity and folly.
ON HAPPINESS.
In our own breast the source of pleasure lies, Still open and still flowing to the wise; Not forc'd by toilsome art and wild desire Beyond the bounds of nature to aspire, But in its proper channels gliding fair, A common benefit which all may share.
TO increase the happiness of man by diminishing the real or imaginary ills of life, has for centuries past been the favourite pursuit of the philosopher. Nor is it surprising that this subject should receive the minutest investigation and most elaborate research—It is an object of the very first importance to ourselves and to our offspring—one which materially and equally affects every individual of society. In all civilized countries the celebrated writers of every age have given to their cotemporaries much salutary advice for attaining this invaluable treasure. Some of them have even prescribed rules, which would certainly conduct every one to the temple of Happiness, who should strictly adhere to
them—Rules, which the authors themselves could never practise, and which, in fact, are impracticable.
Most of our wise-men tell us, that content is the foundation of Happiness; that we need only to be contented with our lot, and we shall be equally happy, whether we be rich or poor, sick or well, wise or ignorant.
So idle, yet so restless are our minds, We climb the Alps and brave the raging winds, Through various toils to seek content we roam, Which but with thinking right were sure at home.
But the poet does not explain to us the practicable means by which we should acquire the means of thinking right; he himself, perhaps, had been foiled in making that discovery. This is the great difficulty, the true philosopher's-stone, which our sages and moralists have yet to explore. If contentment were gained by desiring it, surely we should discover more placid faces, and fewer doleful ones, than we usually recognize in our streets. It is not the apish grin that bedecks the features of many who address you, which denotes an unclouded conscience and a heart at ease. I have seen some persons affect the liveliest joy—laughing, capering and singing—while the canker-worm of conscience is gnawing at the heart, or while some hidden anxiety preys upon the mind.
It is impossible for a man of sensibility to be contented with his situation in life, when he knows it to be a disagreeable one. To illustrate this assertion, which may be found bold and imprudent permit me to adduce one or two examples. An affectionate husband and tender father has been reduced by misfortune or his own imprudence, from opulence to indigence: he views his faithful consort sinking under fatigue and affliction; his little children are crying for bread and he has none to give them; while bailiffs guard his door, and he dares not venture out, lest the horrors of a jail should be added to those which already surround him! Reason philosophically with this man—tell him not to think of his miserable family—that all men are subject to misfortunes, and they are at worst only imaginary evils—persuade him therefore, to be content and happy. Reader! were you the witness of a scene so affecting, tell me how you would act, and I will pronounce you to have a virtuous or a vicious heart, without even consulting the physiognomical rules of the sage Lavater—I will judge you, and justly too, without glancing at one feature of your face. Would you say to this wretched man, "Your grief, sir, is needless; your sorrow will avail you nothing, and you had better banish your cares and be cheerful." If such were your sentiments, my reader, I should pity, and try not to despise you. But your conduct, I hope, would be more humane, more rational; would you not enter into the feelings of the distressed man, participate in his grief, and mix your tears with his? If you could render him no pecuniary aid, you would not, I am persuaded, refuse to apply to his lacerated heart the balm of sympathising condolence.
Suppose another case, less striking, but more frequently realized, than the first. An unfortunate hen-pecked Husband is advised by his neighbour Tranquillus not to be provoked at the harangues of his termigant, but to preserve an exact equanimity and sweetness of temper, while his good lady publicly chatechises him, to the no little diversion of their giggling neighbours. "It is necessary to your happiness that you should not mind these things," says Tranquillus; "you should learn to subdue your rebellious passions." "I would so, (replies the husband) were I as insensible as your walking cane; but I am a man, and I have the feelings of one."
It is related of Socrates, that although his spouse was reckoned the greatest termigant of her age, yet so firm was the philosophy of her husband, her ingenuity could devise no means to ruffle his temper: Xantippe, at one time, after exhausting on the poor philosopher the whole stock of her abuse, emptied from an upstairs window, the contents of a certain vessel on his naked head; but Socrates, quite composed, pleasantly observed, "'Tis natural to expect rain after thunder." Although this cunning old Grecian could command his temper so well as never to appear angry before his countrymen, methinks he could not in his heart have been much pleased with this adventure; and I doubt whether his wet locks did not make him pri-
vately curse the mischievous pranks of his unruly Rib. There are few such men in our times, however, as Socrates is represented to have been; not one, perhaps, in an hundred thousand.
Some writers have supposed that contentment can be attained only amongst woods and vales: in those sequestered spots, where luxury and vice find no entrance. Such places, it is probable, exist only in the creative imagination of the Poet, who delights in describing fairy lands, which he cannot discover. We shall find that the abodes to which luxury gains no access, are generally inhabited by the representatives of penury or covetousness, and none but a madman could imagine these to be the dwellings of happiness.
Happy is He, and He alone, who knows His heart's uneasy discord to compose; In generous love of others good, to find The sweetest pleasures of the social mind; To bound his wishes in their proper sphere; To nourish pleasing hope, and conquer anxious fear: This was the wisdom ancient sages taught, This was the sovereign good they justly sought; This to no place or climate is confin'd, But the free native produce of the mind.
The consciousness of being an useful member of society, and of having faithfully discharged the benevolent duties to our indigent fellow-beings, must afford no inconsiderable comfort to the distressed mind. Our conscience, a secret but correct Monitor, congratulates us when we do a noble action, reproves us when we have it in our power and omit to do a good one, and punishes, by its reproaches, when we have acted improperly. The greater part of our miseries proceed from our indiscretion in not attending to this faithful adviser. Let every man act as his conscience dictates, and he will constantly possess the approbation of his own heart, which is preferable to the good opinion of others, when he knows himself unworthy of esteem.
I ask not that in calm repose My even days may flow, Unruffled by adversity, Exempt from human woe. Enough, that no reflections keen, No crimes my soul oppress, To rob me of the flattering hope Of future happiness. But grant me that blest frame of mind, Where no vain thoughts intrude; That blest serenity which springs From conscious rectitude.
Pay your Taxes.
To all whom it may concern, NOTICE is hereby given, that the Taxes for the last year have become due, and are now distrainable, and as I am determined to make my collections within the time prescribed by law, all persons concerned are requested to be prepared to discharge their Taxes when called upon, as no indulgence can be given. ALEX: PORTERFIELD, D.S. Berkeley County, } May 31, 1805. }
NOTICE.
THE subscriber acquaints his friends and the public that he has removed to his own place, near Hopewell-Meeting-House, on the main road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester, where he intends to pursue the business of CLOCK MAKING and WATCH REPAIRING, on an extensive plan—He has still in his employ, that celebrated Watch Repairer, John Grove.—His Martinsburg customers are informed that any work they may want done, will be faithfully attended to by leaving their orders with John Hooper of that place, to whose care the work will be returned when finished.
REES BRANSON. 5th Month, 31, 1805.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, Apprentices INDENTURES, Promissory NOTES, &c. &c. &c.
CHEAP GOODS.
The subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received and are now opening a large and general assortment of MERCHANDIZE, among which are the following articles, viz.
FANCY laced and plain Cambrics, Pink, yellow, blue, black and drab do. Lawns and Linen Cambrics, Cross-barred, striped, Jaconet and Book Muslins, Striped, corded and Cambric Dimities, Lute-strings, Sattins, Moais & Persians, Chintzes, Calicos and American Prints, Ladies and Gentlemans elegant embroidered Hose, White and coloured ditto, Pantaloon ditto, Pink laced, pink and black, picnic, English and French extra Silk Gloves, Kid and Fawn ditto, 7-4, 6-4, and 5-4 elegant Damask Silk Shawls, A variety of Silk, neted Cambric, Book and Jaconet ditto, Scarlet, chocolate and blue Bandanee Hankerchiefs, Flag, Maddrass, Catty, Longee and Pullicat ditto, Silk, Linen and Cotton Romals, with a variety of Pocket and other Handk'fs, Green, blue and dove Silk plush Bonnets, Leghorn ditto and Boards, Wreathes, Artificial Flowers & Feathers Sattin, Lute-string, Sarcenet, striped & cross-bar'd Fancy Ribbands, Kid, Morocco, Stuff and Leather Slippers, Silver and Ribband Ornaments, Superfine Broad Clothes & Cassimeres, Sattin, Mersailles, and Fancy-figured Janes Waistcoating, Coloured wide and narrow Nankeen, Cotton Casimeres, A large assortment of coarse Muslins, such as Burboon Gurrahs, Jallalpore and Janna Lawns, and India Baftas, Irish, German and British Linens fully assorted, Striped Bed Ticking and striped Linens, Linen and Cotton Checks, Madeira, Sherry, Port and Malaga Wines, 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, French, Peach and Apple Brandies and good old Whisky.
All of which articles were selected with the greatest care, from the latest importations, and are now offering for sale at the most reduced prices, for Cash or Country Produce.
MORROW & BROWN. Shepherd's-Town, May 24, 1805. [6w]
European & East India GOODS.
JUST received and now opening by the subscriber, an extensive variety of the Latest Improved Fashions, of superior quality, well assorted and selected from the present Importations; also a general assortment of HARDWARE and GROCERIES.—All of which he highly recommends to his friends, customers and a liberal public, at the most reduced cash prices. Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for the flattering encouragement he has heretofore experienced in his line of business, all friends and customers will please to accept his best respects.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 24, 1805.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
TERMS OF THE INTELLIGENCER.
THE price of this Paper is two dollars per annum, one dollar payable at the time of subscribing, and one when the year expires. Distant subscribers pay for the whole year in advance. The price of Advertisements, to non-subscribers, is one dollar per square for three weeks insertion, and for continuance after that time 25 cents per week; Subscribers will continue to receive a reduction of one-fourth on their Advertisements.