Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1808-04-01 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 45 of Volume IX.]
FRIDAY, April 1, 1808.
[WHOLE No. 461.]
COL: PICKERING'S LETTER.
NO gentleman, who has given his opinion on the present crises, in which we have by rashness and unskilfulness been involved, is more entitled to an attentive and respectful hearing than Col. PICKERING. He has served his country from early life to venerable age, in civil and military stations. From the time of his engaging as Adjutant-general at the earnest desire of Gen. WASHINGTON, shortly after the commencement of the Revolutionary War, to the close of the General's political life, which left him in the eminent station of Secretary of State, he was honored and confided in by that discerning judge of merit and ornament of his country.
The least we can expect is, that Col. Pickering's patriotism should not be doubted, nor his means of estimating the political situation of the country undervalued. We shall then be in a capacity to recognize the validity of the solicitude, which foreign dangers and a blindly devoted majority of our representatives, dead to the national exigency and interests, but quick to ministerial intimations, have awakened in the breasts of intelligent and independent men.
It is beyond a reasonable doubt, that Bonaparte's terrific mandates have been delivered to our Ambassador; that they have had their effect; but that the nation, who would proudly spurn them, are not permitted to know of them, from the head of their government. But what secrets ought there to be, what delicacy is there due with respect to France, who is committing the spoliations of open warfare upon our property upon the land, and who has announced the cessation of the law of nations upon the seas? Why then have neither Mr. Vandyke's nor Mr. Quincey's motions prevailed? Why have they been answered by the dull interposition of a majority? In one instance, indeed, the smallness of the majority might have been considered as the funeral knell to further concealment. But the troops have been rallied again, and 66 have been lately mustered to vote a refusal even to consider a call, so reasonable as Mr. Quincey's.
It is plain, for more reasons than I have room to assign, that the information necessary to enlighten what is now dark, is in the hands of the executive. Besides the presumption created by the lapse of time, and the call of the Revenge at a port of France, the insignificant documents communicated refer to others of importance, which have not been produced. The very obstinacy of the votes against the call, proves that it would have something to operate upon.
NORTH AMERICAN.
A LETTER from the Honourable TIMOTHY PICKERING, a senator of the United States from the state of Massachusetts, exhibiting to his Constituents a view of the eminent danger of an unnecessary and ruinous war, addressed to His Excellency JAMES SULLIVAN, Governor of the said State.
CITY OF WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 1808.
SIR,
IN the even current of ordinary times, an address from a Senator in Congress to his constituents might be dispensed with. In such times the proceedings of the Executive and Legislature of the United States, exhibited in their public acts, might be sufficient. But the present singular condition of our country, when its most interesting concerns, wrapt up in mystery, excite universal alarm, requires me to be no longer silent. Perhaps I am liable to censure, at such
a crisis, for not sooner presenting to you and them, such a view of our national affairs as my official situation has placed in my power. I now address to you, Sir, as the proper organ of communication to the Legislature.
The attainment of TRUTH is ever desirable: and I cannot permit myself to doubt that the statement I now make must be acceptable to all who have an agency in directing the affairs, and who are guardians of the interests of our Commonwealth, which so materially depend on the measures of the Government of the Nation. At the same time, I am aware of the jealousy with which, in these unhappy days of party dissensions, my communications may, by some of my constituents, be received. Of this I will not complain: while I earnestly wish the same jealousy to be extended towards all public men. Yet I may claim some share of attention and credit—that share which is due to the man who defies the world to point, in the whole course of a long and public life, at one instance of deception; at a single departure from TRUTH.
THE EMBARGO demands the first notice. For perhaps no act of the National Government has ever produced so much solicitude, or spread such universal alarm. Because all naturally conclude, that a measure pregnant with incalculable mischief to all classes of our fellow citizens, would not have been proposed by the President, and adopted by Congress, but for causes deeply affecting the interests and safety of the nation. It must have been under the influence of this opinion that the legislative bodies of some States have expressed their approbation of the Embargo, either explicitly, or by implication.
The following were all the papers laid by the President before Congress, as the grounds of the Embargo.
1. The proclamation of the King of Great-Britain requiring the return of his subjects, the seamen especially, from foreign countries, to aid, in this hour of peculiar danger, in the defence of their own. But it being an acknowledged principle, that every nation has a right to the service of its subjects in time of war, that proclamation could not furnish the slightest ground for an Embargo.
2. The extract of a letter from the Grand Judge Regnier to the French Attorney General for the Council of Prizes. This contained a partial interpretation, of the imperial blocking decree of Nov. 21, 1806. This decree, indeed, and its interpretation, present flagrant violations of our neutral rights, and of the existing treaty between the United States and France: but still, the execution of that decree could not (from the small number of French cruisers) extensively interrupt our trade. These two papers were public.
3. The letter from our minister, Mr. Armstrong, to Mr. Champagny, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs: and 4. Mr. Champagny's answer. Both these ought, in form or substance, also to have been made public. The latter would have furnished to our nation some idea of the views and expectations of France. But both were withdrawn by the President, to be deposited among other Executive secrets; while neither presented any new ground to justify an Embargo.
In the Senate, these papers were referred to a committee. The committee quickly reported a bill for laying an Embargo, agreeably to the President's proposal. This was read a first, a second, and a third time, and passed; and all in the short compass of about four hours! A little time was repeatedly asked, to obtain further information, and to consider a measure of such moment, of such universal concern; but these requests were denied. We were hurried into the passage of the bill, as if there was danger of its being rejected, if we were allowed time to obtain further information, and deliberately consider the subject. For to that time our vessels were freely sailing on foreign voyages; and in a national point of view, the departure of half a dozen or a dozen more, while we were inquiring into the necessity or expediency of the Embargo, was of little moment. Or if the danger to our vessels, seamen and merchandise had been so extreme as not to admit of one day's
delay, ought not that extreme danger to have been exhibited to Congress? The Constitution which requires the President "to give to Congress information of the state of the union," certainly meant, not partial, but complete information on the subject of a communication, so far as he possessed it. And when it enjoins him "to recommend to their consideration such measures as he should judge necessary and expedient," it as certainly intended that those recommendations should be bottomed on information communicated, not on facts withheld, and locked up in the Executive cabinet. Had the public safety been at stake, or any great public good been presented to our view, but which would be lost by a moment's delay; there would have been some apology for dispatch, though none for acting without due information. In truth, the measure appeared to me then, as it still does, and as it appears to the public, without a sufficient motive, without a legitimate object. Hence the general inquiry—"For what is the Embargo laid?" And I challenge any man not in the secrets of the Executive to tell. I know, Sir, that the President said the papers abovementioned "showed that great and increasing dangers threatened our vessels, our seamen, and our merchandise;" but I also know that they exhibited no new dangers; none of which our merchants and seamen had not been well apprized. The British proclamation had many days before been published in the newspapers [the copy laid before us by the President had been cut out of a newspaper;] and so had the substance, if not the words of Regnier's letter. Yet they had excited little concern among merchants and seamen, the preservation of whose persons and property was the professed object of the President's recommendation of the Embargo. The merchants and seamen could accurately estimate the dangers of continuing their commercial operations; of which dangers, indeed, the actual premiums of insurance were a satisfactory gauge. Those premiums had very little increased: by the British proclamation not a cent: and by the French decree so little as not to stop commercial enterprises. The great numbers of vessels loading or loaded, and prepared for sea; the exertions every where made, on the first rumour of the Embargo, to dispatch them; demonstrate the President's dangers to be imaginary—to have been assumed. Or if great and real dangers, unknown to commercial men, were impending, or sure to fall, how desirable was it to have had them officially declared and published! This would have produced a voluntary embargo, and prevented every complaint. Besides, the dangers clearly defined and understood, the public mind would not have been disquieted with imaginary fears, the more tormenting, because uncertain.
It is true that a considerable number of vessels were collected in our ports, and many held in suspense; not however, from any new dangers which appeared, but from the mysterious conduct of our officers, after the attack on the Chesapeake; and from the painful apprehension that the course the president was pursuing would terminate in war. The National Intelligencer (usually considered as the executive newspaper) gave the alarm; and it was echoed through the United States. War—probable or inevitable war, was the constant theme of the newspapers, and of the conversations, as was reported, of persons supposed to be best informed of executive designs. Yet amid this din of war, no adequate preparations were seen making to meet it. The order to detach a hundred thousand militia to fight the British navy (for there was no appearance of an enemy in any other shape) was so completely absurd, as to excite with men of common sense no other emotion than ridicule. Not the shadow of a reason, that could operate on the mind of a man of common understanding, can be offered in its justification. The refusal of the British officers to receive the frigate Chesapeake as a prize, when tendered by her commander, is a demonstration that the attack upon her was exclusively for the purpose of taking their deserters; and not intended as the commencement of a war between the two nations. The president knew that the British had no
invading army to land on our shores; and the detached militia would be useless, except against land forces. Why then was this order for the militia given? The nature of the case, and the actual state of things, authorize the inference, that its immediate, if not its only object, was to increase the public alarm, to aggravate the public resentment against Great-Britain, to excite a war pulse; and in the height of this artificial fever of the public mind, which was to be made known in Great-Britain, to renew the demands on her government; in the poor expectation of extorting, in that state of things, concessions of points which she had always considered as her rights, and which at all times, and under all circumstances, she had uniformly refused to relinquish. The result of the subsequent negotiation at London has shown how utterly unfounded was the president's expectation, how perfectly useless all this bluster of war. While no well-informed man doubted that the British government would make suitable reparation for the attack on the Chesapeake.
The President himself, in his proclamation, had placed the affair on that footing. A rupture between the two nations, said he, "is equally opposed to the interests of both, as it is to assurances of the most friendly dispositions on the part of the British government, in the midst of which this outrage was committed. In this light the subject cannot but present itself to that government, and strengthen the motives to an honorable reparation for the wrong which has been done." And it is now well known that such reparation might have been promptly obtained in London, had the President's instructions to Mr. Monroe been compatible with such an adjustment. He was required not to negotiate on this single transient act (which when once adjusted was forever settled) but in connection with another claim of long standing, and, to say the least, of doubtful right; to wit, the exemption from impressment of British seamen found on board American merchant vessels. To remedy the evil arising from its exercise, by which our own citizens were, sometimes impressed, the attention of our government, under every administration, had been earnestly engaged: but no practicable plan has yet been contrived: while no man who regards the truth, will question the disposition of the British government to adopt any arrangement that will secure to Great-Britain the services of her own subjects. And now, when the unexampled situation of that country (left alone to maintain the conflict with France and her numerous dependent states—left alone to withstand the power which menaces the liberties of the world) rendered the aid of all her subjects more than ever needful; there was no reasonable ground to expect that she would yield the right to take them when found on board the merchant vessels of any nation. Thus to insist on her yielding this point, and inseparably to connect it with the affair of the Chesapeake, was tantamount to a determination not to negotiate at all.
I write, sir, with freedom; FOR THE TIMES ARE TOO PERILOUS TO ALLOW THOSE WHO ARE PLACED IN HIGH AND RESPONSIBLE SITUATIONS, TO BE SILENT OR RESERVED. The peace and safety of our country are suspended on a thread. The course we have seen pursued leads on to war—to a war with Great-Britain—a war absolutely without necessity—a war, which whether disastrous or successful, must bring misery and ruin to the United States: misery, by the destruction of our navigation and commerce (perhaps also of our fairest sea-port towns and cities) the loss of markets for our produce, the want of foreign goods and manufactures, and the other evils incident to a state of war; and ruin, by the loss of our liberty and independence. For, if with the aid of our arms, Great-Britain were subdued—from that moment, tho' flattered perhaps with the name of ALLIES, we should become the provinces of France. This is a result so obvious, that I must crave your pardon for noticing it. Some advocates of executive measures admit it. They acknowledge that the navy of Britain is our shield against the overwhelming power of France.—Why then

do they persist in a course of conduct leading to a rupture with Great-Britain? Will it be believed that it is principally, or solely, to procure inviolability to the merchant flag of the United States? In other words, to protect all seamen, British subjects, as well as our citizens, on board our merchant vessels? It is a fact that this has been made the greatest obstacle to an amicable settlement with Great-Britain. Yet (I repeat) it is perfectly well known that she desires to obtain only her own subjects; and that American citizens, impressed by mistake, are delivered up on duly authenticated proof. The evil we complain of arises from the impossibility of always distinguishing the persons of two nations who, a few years since, were one people, who exhibit the same manners, speak the same language and possess similar features. But seeing that we seldom hear complaints in the great navigating States, how happens there to be such extreme sympathy for American seamen at Washington? Especially in gentlemen from the interior States, which have no seamen, or from those Atlantic States, whose native seamen bear a very small proportion to those of New England? In fact, the causes of complaint are much fewer than are pretended. They rarely occur in the States whose seamen are chiefly natives. The first merchant in the United States, in answering my late inquiry about British impressments, says, "Since the Chesapeake affair we have had no cause of complaint. I cannot find one single instance where they have taken one man out of a merchant vessel. I have had more than twenty vessels arrived in that time, without one instance of a man being taken by them. Three Swedes were taken out by a French Frigate. I have made inquiry of all the masters that have arrived in this vicinity, and cannot find any complaints against the British cruisers."
Can gentlemen of known hostility to foreign commerce in our own vessels—who are even willing to annihilate it (and such there are)—can these gentlemen plead the cause of our seamen because they really wish to protect them? Can those desire to protect our seamen, who, by laying an unnecessary embargo, expose them by thousands to starve or beg?—One gentleman has said (and I believe he does not stand alone) that sooner than admit the principle that Great-Britain had a right to take her own subjects from our merchant vessels, he would abandon commerce altogether!—To what will every man in New England and of the other navigating States, ascribe such a sentiment? A sentiment which, to prevent the temporary loss of five men, by impress, would reduce fifty thousand to beggary? But for the Embargo, thousands depending on the ordinary operations of commerce, would now be employed. Even under the restraints of the orders of the British Government, retaliating the French imperial decree, very large portions of the world remain open to the commerce of the United States. We may yet pursue our trade with the British dominions, in every part of the globe; with Africa, with China, and with the colonies of France, Spain and Holland.
And let me ask, whether in the midst of a profound peace, when the powers of Europe possessing colonies, would as formerly, confine the trade with them to their own bottoms, or admit us, as foreigners, only under great limitations, we could enjoy a commerce much more extensive than is practicable at this moment, if the Embargo were not in the way? Why then should it be continued? Why rather was it ever laid? Can those be legitimate reasons for the Embargo which are concealed from Congress, at the moment when they are required to impose it? Are the reasons to be found in the dispatches from Paris? These have been moved for; and the motion was quashed by the advocates for the Embargo. Why are these dispatches withheld by the Executive? Why, when all classes of citizens anxiously inquire "For what is the Embargo laid?" is a satisfactory answer denied? Why is not Congress made acquainted with the actual situation of the United States in relation to France? Why, in this dangerous crisis, are Mr. Armstrong's letters to the Secretary of State absolutely withheld, so that a line of them cannot be seen? Did they contain no information of the demands and intentions of the French Emperor? Did the Revenge sail from England to France, and there wait three or four weeks for dispatches of no importance? If so, why, regardless of the public solicitude, are their contents so carefully concealed? If really unimportant, what harm can arise from telling Congress and the Nation officially, that
they contain nothing of moment to the safety, the liberty, the honour or the interests of the United States? On the contrary, are they so closely locked up because they will not bear the light? Would their disclosure rouse the spirit of the people, still slumbering in blind confidence in the executive? Has the French Emperor declared that he will have no neutrals? Has he required that our ports, like those of his vassal states in Europe, be shut against British commerce? Is the Embargo a substitute, a milder form of compliance with that harsh demand, which, if exhibited in its naked and insulting aspect, the American spirit might yet resent? Are we still to be kept profoundly ignorant of the declarations and avowed designs of the French Emperor, although these may strike at our liberty and independence? And, in the mean time, are we, by a thousand irritations, by cherishing prejudices, and by exciting fresh resentments, to be drawn gradually into a war with Great-Britain? Why amidst the extreme anxiety of the public mind is it still to be kept on the rack of fearful expectation, by the president's portentous silence respecting his French dispatches?—In this concealment there is danger. In this concealment must be wrapt up the real cause of the embargo. On any other supposition it is inexplicable.
I am alarmed, Sir, at this perilous state of things; I cannot repress my suspicions; or forbear thus to exhibit to you the grounds on which they rest. The people are advised to repose implicit confidence in the National Government: in that unbounded confidence lies our danger. Armed with that confidence the Executive may procure the adoption of measures which may overwhelm us with ruin, as surely as if he had an army at his heels. By false policy, or by inordinate fears, our country may be betrayed and subjugated to France, as surely as by corruption. I trust, Sir, that no one who knows me will charge it to vanity when I say, that I have some knowledge of public men and public affairs: and on that knowledge, and with solemnity, I declare to you, that I have no confidence in the wisdom or correctness of our public measures: that our country is in eminent danger: that it is essential to the public safety that the blind confidence in our rulers should cease; that the state legislatures should know the facts and reasons on which important general laws are founded; and especially that those States, whose farms are on the ocean and whose harvests are gathered in every sea, should immediately and seriously consider how to preserve them. In all the branches of government, commercial information is wanting; and in "this desert" called a city, that want cannot be supplied. Nothing but the sense of the commercial States, clearly and emphatically expressed, will save them from ruin.
Are our thousands of ships and vessels to rot in our harbors? Are our sixty thousand seamen and fishermen to be deprived of employment, and, with their families, reduced to want and beggary? Are our hundreds of thousands of farmers to be compelled to suffer their millions in surplus produce, to perish on their hands; that the president may make an experiment on our patience and fortitude, and on the towering pride, the boundless ambition, and unyielding perseverance of the Conqueror of Europe?
Sir, I have reason to believe that the President contemplates the continuance of the Embargo, until the French emperor repeals his decrees, violating, as well his treaty with the United States as every neutral right; and until Britain thereupon recalls her retaliating orders! By that time we may have neither ships nor seamen: and that is precisely the point to which some men wish to reduce us.—To see the improvidence of this project (to call it by no harsher name, and without adverting to ulterior views) let us look back to former years.
Notwithstanding the well-founded complaints of some individuals, and the murmurs of others; notwithstanding the frequent executive declarations of maritime aggressions committed by G. Britain; notwithstanding the outrageous decrees of France and Spain, and the wanton spoliations practised and executed by their cruisers and tribunals, of which we sometimes hear a faint whisper;—the commerce of the United States has hitherto prospered beyond all example. Our citizens have accumulated wealth; and the public revenue, annually increasing, has been the president's annual boast.
The facts demonstrate, that though Great-Britain, with her thousand ships of war, could have destroyed our commerce, she has really done it no essen-
tial injury: and that the other belligerents, heretofore restrained by some regard to National Law, and limited by the small number of their cruisers, have not inflicted upon it any deep wound. Yet in this full tide of our success, our commerce is suddenly arrested: an alarm of war is raised: fearful apprehensions are excited; the merchants in particular, thrown into a state of consternation, are advised, by a voluntary embargo, to keep their vessels at home. And what is the cause of this mighty but mischievous alarm? We know it in its whole extent. It was the unauthorised attack of a British naval officer on the American frigate Chesapeake, to search for and take some deserters known to have been received on board, who had been often demanded, & as often refused to be delivered up. As was expected by all considerate men, and by the president himself (as I have before observed) the British Government, on the first information of the unfortunate event (and without waiting for an application) disavowed the act of its officer—disclaimed the principle of searching National armed vessels—and declared its readiness to make suitable reparation, as soon as the state of the case should be fully known.
Under such circumstances, who can justify this alarm of war? An alarm which greatly disquieted the public mind, and occasioned an interruption of commerce extremely injurious to our merchants and sea-faring citizens.
I will close this long letter by stating all the existing pretences—for there are no causes for a war with Great-Britain.
1. The British ships of war, agreeably to a right claimed and exercised for ages—a right claimed and exercised during the whole of the administration of Washington, of Adams, and of Jefferson—continue to take some of the British seamen found on board of our merchant vessels, and with them a small number of ours, from the impossibility of always distinguishing Englishmen from citizens of the United States. On this point our government well knows that Great-Britain is perfectly willing to adopt any arrangement that can be devised, which will secure to her service the seamen who are her own subjects; and at the same time exempt ours from impressment.
2. The merchant vessels of France, Spain and Holland, being driven from the ocean, or destroyed, the commerce of those countries with one another, and with their colonies, could no longer be carried on by themselves. Here the vessels of neutral nations came in to their aid, and carried on nearly the whole of the commerce of those nations. With their seamen thus liberated from the merchant service, those nations, in the present, and preceding wars, were enabled to man their ships of war; and the neutral vessels and seamen supplying their places, became in fact, though not in name, auxiliaries of war. The commerce of those nations, without one armed ship on the sea appropriated for its protection, was intended thus to be secured under neutral flags; while the merchant vessels of Great-Britain, with its numerous armed ships to guard them, were exposed to occasional captures. Such a course of things Great Britain has resisted, not in the present only, but in former wars; at least as far back as that of 1756. And she has claimed and maintained a right to impose on this commerce some limits and restraints; because it was a commerce which was denied by those nations to neutrals in time of peace; because it was a commerce of immense value to the subjects of her enemies; and because it filled their treasuries with money to enable them to carry on their wars with G. Britain.
3. The third and only remaining pretence for war with G. Britain, is the unfortunate affair of the Chesapeake: which having been already stated and explained, I will only remark here, that it is not to be believed that the British Government, after being defeated as before mentioned, in its endeavors to make reparation in London, for the wrong done by its servant, would have sent hither a special envoy to give honorable satisfaction, but from its sincere desire to close this wound if our own government would suffer it to be healed.
Permit me now to ask, what man impartially viewing the subject, will have the boldness to say there exists any cause for plunging the United States into a war with Great-Britain? Who that respects his reputation as a man of common discernment will say it? Who that regards the interest and welfare of his country will say it? Who then can
justify, who find an excuse for a course of conduct which has brought our country into its present state of alarm, embarrassment and distress? For myself, Sir, I must declare the opinion, that no free country was ever before so causelessly, and so blindly thrown from the height of prosperity, and plunged into a state of dreadful anxiety and suffering. But from this degraded and wretched situation, it is not yet too late to escape. Let the dispatches from our minister in France be no longer concealed. Let the president perform the duty required of him by the constitution; by giving to Congress full information of the state of the union in respect to foreign nations. Above all, let him unfold our actual situation with France.—Let him tell us what are the demands and proposals of her Ruler. Had these been HONORABLE to the United States, would not the President have been eager to disclose them? That they are of an entirely different nature, that they are dishonorable, that they are ruinous to our commercial interests, and dangerous to our liberty and independence, we are left to infer.
I hope, sir, that the nature and magnitude of the subject will furnish a sufficient apology for the length and style of this letter. Perhaps some may deem it presumptuous thus to question the correctness of the proceedings of our government. A strong sense of duty, and distressing apprehensions of National ruin, have forced the task upon me. To some, the sentiments which, in the sincerity of my heart, I have expressed, may give offence; for often nothing offends so much as TRUTH. Yet do I not desire to offend any man. But when I see the dangerous extent of Executive influence: when I see the Great Council of the Nation called on to enact laws deeply affecting the interests of all classes of citizens, without adequate information of the reason of that call: when I observe the deceptive glosses with which the mischiefs of the Embargo are attempted to be palliated; and posterior events adduced as reasons to justify the measure: when I know that the risks of continuing their commercial pursuits against all known dangers can and will become more accurately calculated by our merchants than by our government; when if any new dangers to commerce were impending, of which our merchants were uninformed, but of which the government obtained the knowledge thro' its minister at Paris, or elsewhere, it was plainly the duty of the Executive to make those dangers known to Congress and the Nation: and since if so made known, the merchants & the sea-faring citizens would, for their own interests and safety, have taken the precautions to guard against them: and as it hence appears certain that the Embargo was not necessary to the safety of "our seamen, our vessels, or our merchandise;"—When, sir, I see and consider these things, and their evil tendency; in a word, when I observe a course of proceeding which to me appears calculated to mislead the public mind to public ruin; I cannot be silent. Regardless, therefore, of personal consequence, I have undertaken to communicate these details; with a view to dissipate dangerous illusions; to give to my constituents correct information; to excite inquiry; and to rouse that vigilant jealousy which is characteristic of REPUBLICANS, and essential to the preservation of their rights, their liberties, and independence.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, your obedient servant, TIMOTHY PICKERING. His Excellency James Sullivan, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MARTINSBURG, April 1.
For a continuation of Advertisements and News, see supplement to this day's Intelligencer.
The Rev. Mr. Green, of Baltimore, will preach at the Court-House in Martinsburg, this evening, at early candlelight.
ATTENTION!
THE "Martinsburg Independent Blues," are requested to meet at the Court-House in Martinsburg on the first Saturday in April next, without uniform, on business of importance concerning the company. Any person wishing to join the company will make it known to one of the members that he may be balloted for.
JAMES FAULKNER, Capt. March 25, 1808.

THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
R AN away from the subscriber, living in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, on the 28th instant,
Negro Jack,
aged about 20 years, his height not particularly known, but supposed to be from 5 feet 7 to 10 inches high, not very black, when he talks stutters, particularly when he attempts to speak fast, and when alarmed appears yellow; has a scar on his breast, and it is said a scar on his forehead, not however recollected by me; the wool on his head is cut so as to form a ridge from the forepart to the back part of his head when combed; stout built, for a lad of his age; had on when he left me a coat and pantaloons made of home spun linsey fulled, when new a drab colour, but the colour much changed, the pantaloons have been mended and patched, and much greased and dirty, he having been confined to the kitchen as a cook; a wool hat high in the crown generally worn with the brim down, a striped swansdown jacket much worn; it is probable he had on a pair of breeches under his pantaloons; generally has his shirt collar open; old shoes and stockings; he lived with William Byrd Page, Esq. in Jefferson County, last summer. I will give ten dollars for apprehending and delivering to me the above Negro, if taken in Berkeley County; fifteen dollars if apprehended in Jefferson or Frederick Counties; twenty dollars if taken in Loudoun, and thirty dollars if taken out of the said Counties and secured and delivered to me, and all reasonable expenses and charges will be paid by the subscriber.
ELISHA BOYD.
March 31, 1808.
P.S. It is probable the above Negro will make for George-Town or Alexandria. E. B.
JAMES & JOHN SMALL, TAILORS,
I NFORM the public generally, and their former customers particularly, that they have removed their shop to the corner house of Mr. Gaither, between the Globe and Mr. Cooper's store, where they are now ready to execute, and will thankfully receive, any commands in their line of business: They are grateful for the former custom they have been favoured with, and will do every thing in their power to merit a continuance of public encouragement. Their work will always be finished in the most serviceable and fashionable manner.
April 1, 1808.
P URSUANT to a decree of the Court of Berkeley County, the Commissioners therein named, will proceed to sell, for ready money, on Monday the 16th day of May next, on the premises, a certain Tract of LAND, belonging to the heirs of James Wight, deceased, for the purpose of securing a debt due by said James Wight to Joseph Foreman: This Land is situated on the river Potomack at the mouth of Back Creek, and contains 172 acres, about 40 of which is good bottom, a quantity of meadow land, about one half of the whole tract cleared, and the balance well timbered, has on it an excellent apple orchard, some peach and cherry trees, a good spring, and the place well watered—the buildings are out of repair.
GEORGE PORTERFIELD, WILLIAM PENDLETON, THOMAS SHEARER, Commissioners.
April 1, 1808.
ELOPED,
A BOUT the middle of the night (when deeds of darkness less mischievous might be done!) of the 26th ult. from my house and her then very comfortable home, my wife (that was) Margaret (formerly the widow Shafner of Hagers Town) without my wish or knowledge, or any cause known to me, except my not yielding to her, Delilah-like, ever pressing on me to make over to her immediately one full third of all my property, "for the use of whom she pleased," &c. &c.
This is therefore to signify my free will and pleasure, that all who may so choose, are for my part at full liberty to credit, and otherwise to entertain the Fugitive, to any extent and in any way which may be mutually gratifying to the parties: but on the express conditions only, of my not being held accountable for the issue in either case, having no desire, from the fortunate hour of separation, ever again to be in-cumbered with such a Combustible BAGGAGE!!
JOHN BAKER.
Martinsburg, April 1, 1808.
BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTORY MARTINSBURG.
T HE 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 undeserving encouragement.
RICHARD HICKSON.
April 1, 1808.
ATTENTION!
T HE Shepherd's-Town Volunteers are requested to meet at Mrs. Juliana Eckhart's Tavern, on the second Saturday in this month, it is expected that they will all appear in complete uniform; any person wishing to join the company, will make it known to one of the members on that day.
JAMES KERNEY, Captain.
April 1, 1808.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808.
Isabella Lyle, adm'x. of Hugh Lyle, dec. Complainant.
against
Hugh Lyle, Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, John Lyle, Philemon Chenoweth and Sally his wife, James W. Campbell and Polly his wife, William Lyle, Anne Lyle, Emely Lyle, Samuel Lyle, children and heirs at law of John Lyle, deceased, Dugal Campbell and Sally his wife, Margaret H. Lyle, Robert W. Lyle, Harriet Lyle and Hugh Lyle, children and heirs at law of said Hugh Lyle, deceased, James Wright & Elisha Boyd, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
T HE defendants Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by her Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Samuel Bray and Nancy his wife, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
THE ELEGANT HORSE YOUNG SHARK,
W ILL stand this season at the subscribers farm near Opeckon bridge on the road leading from Martinsburg to Lee-Town, and cover mares at the moderate price of three dollars and a bushel of grain the season, the grain to be brought with the mare and the money payable the first of September next, if the grain is not brought with the mares four dollars will be required for the season; two dollars (cash) the single leap, and six dollars to ensure a mare in foal, parting with, or removing the mare that is ensured forfeits the ensurance money.
YOUNG SHARK is a handsome iron gray, five years old, sixteen hands high, with bone and body in proportion and is suitable for either saddle or harness. He was got by the celebrated imported horse Shark, and his dam a fine mare, out of a valuable strain of horses; it is deemed unnecessary to say any more respecting his pedigree as his figure will sufficiently recommend him. The season has commenced, and will end the last of June. Strict attention will be paid to mares put to Young Shark, but no responsibility for accidents.
ISAAC VANMETRE.
April 1, 1808.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808.
Ignatius O'Ferrall and Frances his wife, late Frances M'Kiernan, Compts, against
Peter M'Kiernan, Laurence M'Kiernan, Andrew Goulding and Catherine his wife, late Catherine M'Kiernan, Patrick Ferrin and Margaret his wife, late Margaret M'Kiernan, James O'Quin and Susanna his wife, late Susanna Mahony, Michael M'Kiernan, Francis Monahan, late Francis M'Kiernan, Elmer Stirk, late Elmer M'Kiernan, John M'Kiernan, Peter M'Kiernan, Frank M'Kiernan and Barney M'Kiernan, Def'ts.
In CHANCERY.
T HE defendants, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808.
Nathan Bull, ex'r. of Robert Bull, &c. Complainant,
against
Daniel Brown, Defendant, In CHANCERY.
T HE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
Berkeley, ss.
March Court, 1808.
William Maslin, Complainant,
against
Daniel Brown and David Dutton, Defendants, In CHANCERY.
T HE defendant, Daniel Brown, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Daniel Brown, do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in June next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
YOUNG MATCHLESS,
W ILL stand this season at Thomas Tabb's stable in Martinsburg, on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Jacob Long's stable in Shepherd's-Town, and cover mares at Four Dollars the season, Two Dollars the single leap, if not paid when the mare is covered to be considered as engaged for the season, and Eight Dollars to ensure a foal, but if the mare is parted with, the ensurance to be forfeited; the money for the season to be paid the first of October, and for ensurance when the mare proves with foal.
Young Matchless was got by Col. Burwell's Matchless, and Matchless by his celebrated horse Emperor, and his dam by Capt. Jacob Vandoren's Old Snap. Young Matchless is an elegant dapple gray, sixteen and a half hands high, seven years old this spring, and is well calculated for either saddle or draft. Young Matchless is the property of Abraham Gorrell, and was kept by me last season. A good groom is engaged and strict attention will be paid; but no responsibility for accidents. The season will commence the first of April, and end the last of June.
ANTHONY TURNER.
April 1, 1808.
The stud Horse NERO
W ILL stand this season at the subscriber's farm on Opeckon creek, the five first days in each week, and on Saturdays at the stable of J. Alburts in Martinsburg, and be let to mares at six dollars the season, but which may be discharged by six bushels of wheat delivered in Hess' mill by the first of October, four dollars the single leap, to be paid when the mare is put to the horse, and nine dollars to ensure a foal, to be paid when the mare proves with foal; twenty five cents to the groom in all cases.
Nero is of a dark bay colour, upwards of sixteen hands high, elegantly formed, strong and active; he was got by the celebrated horse Buffer, raised by Mann Page, Esq. of Moorfield; Buffer's sire was the imported horse Pantaloon, and his dam Nancy Dawson—Nero's dam was raised by myself, she is as fine a mare as any in this County, and nearly full blooded.—Nero's appearance, independent of his pedigree is sufficient to recommend him—He is rising three years old—in consequence of his youth I am determined not to let him have more than thirty mares this season, those desirous of breeding from him had therefore better apply in time. The season has begun and will end the last of June.
JOHN VANMETRE.
April 1, 1808.
The elegant full-bred Horse WILDAIR,
W ILL stand this season, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Matthias Nichols', on Thursdays at James Small's stable in Martinsburg, and on Fridays and Saturdays at Newkirk's Mill, and cover mares at the low rate of five dollars the season, payable the first of September next; two dollars and fifty cents (cash) the single leap, and nine dollars for ensurance, to be paid when the mare is known to be with foal, but if the mare is parted with the ensurance to be forfeited. The season has begun and will end the last of June. Great care will be taken, but no responsibility for accidents.
Wildair is a beautiful bright bay, 16 hands high, well proportioned, moves well, has a fine carriage, and is suitable for either saddle or harness; he is allowed by the best judges, to be equal to any horse that has been kept in these parts.—He was raised in York County, Virginia, was brought from thence at three years old, and has stood since that time at Ellicott's mills twelve miles from Baltimore, at Mr. William Richardson's tavern nine miles from Baltimore, and at Mr. Samuel Dryden's Chambersburg, at all of which places he is much esteemed as a good foal getter. Wildair was got by the noted horse Commutation, who was got by the imported horse Mark Anthony—Commutation was bred by the great sportsman William Buras, in York County, Virginia, and was noted for his fast running.
WILLIAM NICHOLS.
April 1, 1808.
I do hereby certify, that I raised the best colt out of Wildair I ever owned.
August 28, 1806. Wm. Hunter.
I do hereby certify, that I have a colt of Wildair equal if not superior any I have ever raised. John M'Lenahan, junr.
August 27, 1806.
The beautiful and well bred Horse YOUNG SPORTSMAN (the property of William Rush,)
W ILL stand to cover mares this season, at the stable of William Rush, in Berkeley County, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; on Thursdays, and Fridays at Mr. Syster's near the Falling-Waters, at the low price of four dollars the season, or two dollars the single leap, (if the money for the leap is not paid when the mare is covered, will be considered as engaged for the season) and for ensurance eight dollars—parting with the mare forfeits the ensurance; the money to become due the first of October next.
Young Sportsman is a beautiful sorrel, near sixteen hands high, with bone in proportion, will be five years old this spring, was got by the noted horse Sportsman, who was imported from England by Walter Helen of George-Town at four years old, and stood at fifteen dollars the season; Young Sportsman came out of a mare the property of Hezekiah Swearingen, got by the noted horse Badger, the property of John H. Jones. It is not thought necessary to say much respecting Young Sportsman as his appearance will sufficiently recommend him. All mares put to Young Sportsman will be particularly attended to, but no accountability for accidents. The season will commence the first of April and end the first of July.
ABRAHAM MARLATT.
April 1, 1808.

The Editor of this paper having made contracts in Philadelphia for new type, finds it necessary to call upon all those indebted to him to make payment, to enable him to meet those contracts.... He doubts not but his claims will be discharged with the more cheerfulness, when the supporters of this paper are informed, that this call is now made for the purpose of beautifying the appearance of the Intelligencer ; should it be attended to, the next volume shall appear in a dress, that will give high satisfaction to all its readers.
Although the appearance of the Intelligencer , at this time, is not inferior to other papers, yet, a desire to improve it, will be considered laudable, and when added to the justice of his request, will, he doubts not, be regarded by all his friends.
THE FULL-BRED HORSE
ARAB,
WILL stand the ensuing season at my residence near Charles-Town, Jefferson County. He is an elegant Bay and nearly sixteen hands high. He will be let to mares on the following terms: For the single leap six dollars, to be paid at the stable door, or fifteen dollars the season, which may be discharged by the payment of ten dollars, on the 31st of July, when his season will expire, and twenty dollars to ensure a mare in foal, (notes for 15 dollars for the season, and 20 dollars for ensurance, will be expected with the mares,) and in all cases fifty cents to the groom. The owner of any mare that may be ensured, who disposes of her, must be held liable for the ensurance money. Gentlemen sending mares from a distance can be furnished with good pasturage, at 25 cents a week, and grain at the market price, and every attention will be paid to their mares, but I will not make myself liable for either escapes or accidents.
Arab was out of Betsy Lewis, & foaled the property of Wm. Herndon of Fredericksburg, on the 9th of June, 1804.... He was got by the imported horse Bedford, Betsy Lewis by the imported horse Shark, her dam by Lindsey's Arabian, grand dam by Mark Anthony, g.g. dam by Silver Eye, g.g.g. dam by Crawford, g.g.g.g. dam by Janus, g.g.g.g.g. dam was an imported mare. The above pedigree, which I have in the hand writing and verified by the oath of William Herndon, Esq. his elegant form and superior beauty, entitle Arab to rank with any horse raised on the continent.
JOHN YATES.
March 4, 1808.
Mr. THOMAS STEWART,
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on the second day of April next, at the house in which Mr. John Davis now resides, at the Yellow Springs, in Green County and state of Ohio, I intend to take the deposition of said John Davis, which I intend to offer in evidence on the trial of a suit brought and now depending in the District Court holden at Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, in which you are plaintiff and I am defendant. Said deposition to be taken by virtue of a commission issued from the said Court.
Your's, &c.
ALEXANDER MILLER.
March 4, 1808.
JUST RECEIVED, an assortment of
Fresh Goods,
 Among which are:  Superfine, Common and 23 cent Callicoos, Assorted,  A few pieces real Spider-net,  Superfine Leno Muslins,  4.4 and 6.4 Cambricks assorted,  President's Cords,  Men's fine HATS,  Plush bonnets,  Leghorn do. assorted,  Tabby Vesting,  Cambric, Common and Diaper Dimmettes,  First quality new Cotton,  India Muslins,  Herrings, Salmon,  Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. 
L. PRICE.
Martinsburg, January 15, 1808.
Cash given for clean Linen and Cotton RAGS at this Office.
THE ELEGANT HORSE SUPERIOR,
WILL stand this season on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Lee-Town, at the stable of Mr. Jacob Roughobough, and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the stable of Mr. James Russel, on Apple-Pie Ridge; and be let to mares at five dollars the season, one dollar and fifty cents the single leap, if not paid when the mare is covered, to be considered as engaged for the season, and eight dollars to ensure a foal, but if the mare is parted with, or removed, the ensurance to be forfeited, the money for the season to be paid on the first day of October, and for ensurance when the mare proves with foal.
Superior is a beautiful sorrel, with a blazed face and two white feet, rising ten years old, seventeen hands high, was got by Col. Burrel's imported horse Emperor, and his dam was out of Old Ranger. A good groom is engaged and strict attention will be paid to mares put to Superior, but no responsibility for accidents. The season will commence on the 25th March, and end the first of July.
STEPHEN CROMLEY.
Berkeley, ss.
February Court, 1808.
William Rankin and Christian Shank, Complainants,
against
Mary Kelly, executrix of Thomas Kelly, dec. Robert Gustin and Elijah Sutton, Def'ts,
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Mary Kelly, not having entered her appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that she is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainants by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said Mary Kelly do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in May next, to answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
THE subscriber wishes to procure settlers on a tract of the first rate Land, containing twenty-five thousand acres, situated on the banks of the river Ohio, in the state of Kentucky, about sixty miles below the Falls.—It is said to be finely watered, and well adapted to the culture of Cotton, Hemp, Flax, Wheat, Corn, and Tobacco.—It will be let for twenty-one years, in Tenements of about three hundred acres, on terms advantageous to the Tenants, which will be made known on application to the subscriber residing about three miles from the Falling Waters in Berke ley County.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON.
March 11, 1808. [2m]
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE,
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the Western country, offers for sale his House and Lot in Charles-Town, Jefferson County, Virginia; this property is situate on the main street, near the Market-House and other public buildings, and adjoining Mr. John Kennedy's buildings where John Anderson's Coffee-House and Inn, is kept, which makes it valuable for store-keepers or Mechanics, it is unnecessary to say more as it is well known, from its laying so near the public buildings, and in the centre of the Town, that it will increase in value as the Town improves. The terms will be easy, by installments, and made known by applying to the subscriber living on the premises.
TRAVIS GLASCOCK. Charles-Town, March 11, 1808.
Arthur Russell,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public generally, that he continues to carry on the Weaving business at his house in the back street in Shepherd's-Town, opposite Mr. John Miller's Brewery, and next door to Mr. Th: Shepherd, where he will Weave all descriptions of plain work in the neatest and best manner, on the shortest notice, and on the most moderate terms, either for cash or suitable country produce.
March 11, 1808.
N. B. He returns his sincere thanks for past favours, and hopes from his knowledge in the above business, to merit their future support. [6w.]
THE subscribers inform their friends (customers at a distance) and the public in general, that they have
Superfine Broad Cloths & Cassimers
for sale, on moderate terms, at their Store (by the Market-House) in Shepherd's-Town. They also have a complete assortment of Ladies Fashionable Plush Bonnets, Dry Goods of every description, Hard-Ware, Groceries, Bar-Iron, Plow Molds and Steel of all kinds, Castings, Wrought & Cut Nails of all sizes. A quantity of excellent well seasoned Plank, (5t for immediate use) Home-made Twilled Bags, ditto Linen, Flax, Fresh Medicines and Paints of the best quality, Flax-Seed Oil, Prime Soar, Upper and Harness Leather, Nice Calf Skins and Boot Legs; all which they are selling very Cheap, by wholesale and retail.
They return their sincere thanks to their Punctual Customers, and hope those in arrears will come forward and settle their respective balances (in a short time) as the season has now arrived, that makes it indispensably necessary we should have our money.
JAMES & JOHN LANE.
P. S. They buy Hides and Skins, and give the highest price in Cash. Shepherd's-Town, March 18, 1808.
Fresh Spring & Summer GOODS.
THE subscribers have just received from the city of Philadelphia, and finished opening, an extensive and general assortment of European, India and American Manufactures, consisting of a handsome variety of Fashionable and other Goods, too numerous to particularize. The whole of which they respectfully recommend and offer on the most moderate terms for CASH. With grateful acknowledgments for past favors, in their line, they hope nothing on their part shall be wanting to merit a continuance.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, March 18, 1808.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber some time since gave his bond to William Harlan, for forty dollars—and the said bond being obtained from him in an improper & illegal manner, without any consideration therefore, the public are hereby cautioned against taking an assignment on it, as he is determined not to pay the same unless compelled by law.
EDMUND GOODMAN.
March 18, 1808.
NOTICE.
A BARGAIN may be had in the purchase of the places where John Files and Basil Cross now reside, containing five hundred acres of good lime stone LAND, binding on Opecon-Creek, distant about five miles from this place and six from Shepherd's-Town. The buildings are comfortable, with a mill-seat on Opecon.—The title good, the price low and the payments will be made easy to a punctual man. Those who are inclined to buy, may know the terms on application to John Baker, Esq. at Shepherd's-Town.
BENJAMIN ODEN. Martinsburg, Nov. 20, 1807.
Mr. DANIEL KENNEDY, TAKE NOTICE,
THAT on the 30th day of April next, after the date hereof, at the house in which Mr. John M'Cleary now lives, in the town of Martinsburg, county of Berkeley and commonwealth of Virginia, I shall take the depositions of James Hedges and Samuel Kennedy, which depositions I intend to offer in evidence on the trial of a suit in Chancery, now depending and undetermined, in the county Court of Berkeley, wherein I, as ex'r of Thomas Kennedy, dec. am Complainant, and you, Stephen Snodgrass, William Shields, and Peter Jones, are Def'ts. Said depositions to be taken by virtue of a commission issued for the purpose aforesaid.
Your's, &c.
ROBERT KENNEDY, ex'r. of Thomas Kennedy, dec'd. Feb. 18, 1808.
To be sold,
ON Saturday the 2d of April, 12 o'clock, all, and every part of the property belonging to the subscriber, together with a balance of a contract $ 80 due, from the advertising obligees, whose special publications in the several news-papers of the U. S. induced him hither. Original documents will be produced, so as no doubt, as to the equity, can remain; and all disposed of, at fair and public sale, to give an honorable clearance, that scandal, on his part, may not be attached to his departure, as an honest man—"the noblest work of God!"
JAMES J. WILMER. Martinsburg, March 18, 1808.
Virginia Lands For Sale.
THE subscriber offers for sale several Tracts of Limestone Land, of the first rate quality, containing from 150 to 300 acres, well watered and timbered, lying within half a mile of the Potomak river, in Berkeley County, about seven miles above Williamsport and ten from Martinsburg. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK.
September 18, 1807.
THE ELEGANT DRAFT-HORSE FIFTHCHAIN,
WILL stand this season at the widow Strayer's plantation, two miles from Martinsburg, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays until four o'clock, and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Daniel Stailey's stable in Shepherd's-Town, and cover mares at four dollars and fifty cents the season, payable the 1st of October, but which may be discharged by the payment of four dollars within the season, two dollars the single leap, to be paid when the mare is covered, but if not then discharged to be considered by the season, and eight dollars for ensuring a mare in foal, to be paid when the mare proves with foal, parting with the mare forfeits the ensurance.
Fifthchain is a dark sorrell, with a star and snip, and two white feet, sixteen hands high, rising five years old, well formed, and remarkably well calculated for the draft. His sire was the celebrated imported horse Sportsman, owned by Geo: Clarke of Pennsylvania, and his dam a fine mare, out of a valuable strain of horses. The season will begin the first of April, and end the last of June. Strict attention will be paid to mares put to Fifthchain, but no responsibility for accidents.
DANIEL STAILEY.
March 18, 1808.
Fifthchain will be for sale at the expiration of the season.
SPORTSMAN was imported from England at five years old, I owned him eight years, rented him out four years at $600 each season, and kept him six months—I was offered for him at nine years old $2000, and sold him for $1200 at fourteen years old—I sold one of his colts for $500, and another for $600.
GEORGE CLARKE.
ELECTION.
NOTICE is hereby given, that an ELECTION will be held at the Court-House in Martinsburg, on the Monday after the third Tuesday in April next, for the purpose of choosing two fit persons to represent the County of Berkeley in the General Assembly of this State.
JOHN TURNER, Sheriff.
March 18, 1808.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
TERMS OF THE INTELLIGENCER.
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 43 OF VOLUME IX.]
FRIDAY, April 1, 1808.
[WHOLE No. 461.]
FOREIGN NEWS.
LONDON, February 10.
An American vessel arrived at Guernsey, from St. Maloes, after a short passage, repeats a former account, which stated, that the embargo in the ports of France is strictly enforced, with respect to all nations, those of America excepted . Bonaparte would be deficient in his usual political sagacity and foresight if he did not study to conciliate the Americans by all possible means, and therefore we believe the above account. His management of America has thus afforded a new proof of their extraordinary address. By his violent decrees against neutral commerce, he induced ministers in retaliation to resort to the late orders in council; but it now appears that the French decrees are suffered to remain a dead letter to the Americans, while the English orders in council are enforced against the commerce of the United States. He therefore has done little to offend America, and has, by that little, done a great deal to commit England and America in warfare. — (Globe.)
A morning paper says — "An expedition is in a state of preparation for an object of great importance, but the reports respecting which it would be improper at present to mention. We may state however, that according to letters from Plymouth, Sir Sidney Smith is daily expected at that port from the Tagus, as he is to be employed on the service to which we have alluded."
February 15.
The expedition under the command of Lt. gen. Sir George Prevost, sailed from Portsmouth on Saturday for Halifax. — The 7th, 8th, 13th, and 23d regiments of foot, accompanied him. This force would be further augmented by the 98th regiment, from Bermuda, and the 99th, 101st, and 10th royal veteran battalion, at Halifax where the staff of the army already is. The expedition under general Spencer remained at Falmouth on Friday last, expecting to be joined by the troops collecting at Portsmouth. — The two corps united would amount to nearly 10,000 men. From the magnitude of this force it would seem as if government had come to a determination to defend our possessions in North America to the last extremity, in case of a war with the United States.
Sir Sidney Smith, we understand, has proceeded to the Brazils, to take the command there. The squadron which is to blockade the Tagus, is under the command of Sir C. Cotton and rear admiral Otway.
February 17.
Two Gottenburgh mails arrived this morning, which letters and papers are to the 21st ult. They repeat the report lately circulated in the French and German papers, of a large body of Russian troops having marched to Swedish Finland. That Russia will endeavour to force Sweden into the confederacy against this country, may be considered as certain.
By the Resolution cutter, which arrived on Saturday at Plymouth, and sailed again almost immediately, we learn, that the French in-shore squadron in Brest harbor, were reconnoitred on Wednesday last by the Warrior, 74 guns, Copelin schooner, and King George cutter, when they discovered 7 sail of the line a frigate and brig. They appeared quite ready for sea.
Fifteen sail of Russian ships of war, after roaming at large through the Mediterranean, put into Trieste, making with nine sail in the Tagus, a total of twenty-four. Had these avowed enemies been taken instead of the Danish fleet, the capture would have added equally to our security, and would not have subjected ministers to the reproach so heavily heaped upon them.
NEW-YORK, March 22.
The London papers received at the office of the Mercantile Advertiser, furnish a few additional articles of intelligence to those given yesterday.
In the house of commons on the 12th of February, lord Henry Petty moved that an address be presented to the king, praying that he would order to be laid before the house copies of any dispatches
that might have passed between the British and American governments, relative to the ratifications of the treaty between the two countries. He did this for the purpose of throwing some light upon the orders in council which ministers had not thought fit to do. His motion was agreed to, not being opposed by the chancellor of the exchequer.
The attack on Copenhagen has given rise to some animated debates in Parliament, on a motion of Mr. Ponsonby, calling for papers connected with that expedition, for the purpose of ascertaining how far its advisers were justifiable. — He was replied to by Mr. Canning, in a speech which lasted three hours in which he defended the Danish expedition, not so much on account of its justice or morality, as its political expediency or its success. In the rejoinder of Mr. Windham speaking of the lasting effects of the conduct of England towards Denmark the following passage is worthy of peculiar attention: — "What shall we think when we find that we have created the hatred of nations for generations yet to come, who will remember our misdeeds when they behold the monuments of our ravages — when they point at the sad memorials of their destruction — when they see the remains of their public edifices — of that beautiful church which was the pride of their capitol, an awful ruin — when the recollection of our bombardment is rendered perpetual by the melancholy sentiment inspired by the eternity of the tomb! The church may not fall, but the ruins remain, to be viewed by all the inhabitants, and to be exhibited by them as a spectacle to travellers and navigators for their execration of those who committed the ravage, their scorn of their proffered alliance, and their pity for the unfortunate sufferers!" Mr. Windham declared, "he would sooner have seen the Danish fleet in the hands of Bonaparte than in those of England, under all the circumstances in which it was seized." On a division of the house there were 108 votes in favor of the motion and 253 against it, leaving for the ministry a majority of 145.
Arrived at Philadelphia on Wednesday the ship Bingham, capt. Berner in 97 days from Calcutta. When the Bingham sailed a report was in circulation there that war was likely to take place between Scindia Holcar and the company. A severe skirmish had taken place between one of the native powers and the British at Kanora, in the Atrass country, in which the British lost 60 commissioned officers. This report was current at the sailing of the Bingham, but was not permitted to be put into print.
NASSAU, (N. P.) February 20.
The American brig Mars, from Barcelona, for New-Orleans, detained by the Redbridge, and ordered for this port, got ashore on the Cat Keys the 7th inst. and upset. On the 8th she was fallen in with by several wreckers; and when the wreckers were at work in taking off the copper of the brig, they heard a knocking and the sound of voices in the hold; they immediately scuttled her side, and providentially saved four seamen belonging to the Redbridge, who had been sent on board to navigate the brig.
ALEXANDRIA, March 23.
Extract of a letter from Leighorn of the 23d December.
"I am now much more afraid of our having a war with France than with England, for we hear by this day's mail, that upon our minister at Paris sending a fourth note on the subject of the seizure of our goods, the French minister told him, that if America had declared war against England, the goods would not have been seized — that they were determined to annihilate the British commerce if possible — and that if we had shut our ports against their trade, as all the European powers have done, this would not have taken place ." [Quere: Will our Embargo appease his majesty? or must we finally declare war in his favor?] (Salem Gaz.)
It is said that the prince of Asturias is to be declared sovereign of both Spain and Portugal, his father abdicating the
former kingdom. In return France is to have Porto Rico and Cuba, and a free trade with south America. Other accounts mention that the queen of Etruria is to be put in possession of Portugal as guardian to her infant son.
It is said (says a London paper) that Bonaparte has declared his intention of passing a Decree, according to which all neutrals entering French ports are to be detained until a general peace.
From the National Intelligencer of the 23d ult.
Our readers will perceive by our Congressional journal, that a MESSAGE was yesterday received from the president. It was delivered to each house about a quarter after eleven. The doors, both of the Senate and the house, were immediately closed, and continued closed until past 3 o'clock when an adjournment took place.
A large mass of documents accompany the message, the greater part imparted without confidence, and the residue, only so far confidential, we believe, as relates to opinions expressed by or entertained of some public characters, which it has not heretofore been usual to publish. The whole field of our foreign relations, so far as they bear upon existing differences, is disclosed; including the entire correspondence relative to the Chesapeake between Mr. Monroe and the British government, and between Mr. Madison and Mr. Rose, the correspondence on our general relations with England, and consequently that which gave rise to the treaty signed by our ministers and returned by the President; and the correspondence with the other belligerent power. The documents are so very voluminous that their reading will consume several days, when all, except those parts which we have stated to be confidential, will, it is presumed be ordered to be printed. We shall seize the earliest opportunity of presenting them to the public.
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
AT the opening of the present session, I informed the legislature that the measures which had been taken with the government of Great Britain for the settlement of our neutral and national rights, and of the condition of commercial intercourse with that nation, had resulted in articles of a treaty which could not be acceded to on our part; that instructions had been consequently sent to our ministers there to resume the negotiations, and to endeavor to obtain certain alterations; and that this was interrupted by the transaction which took place between the frigates Leopard and Chesapeake. The call on that government for the reparation of this wrong, produced, as congress have been already informed, the mission of a special minister to this country; and the occasion is now arrived when the public interest permits and requires that the whole of the proceedings should be made known to you.
I therefore now communicate the instructions given to our ministers resident at London, and his communications with that government on the subject of the Chesapeake, with the correspondence which has taken place here between the secretary of state and Mr. Rose, the special minister charged with the adjustment of that difference; the instructions to our ministers for the formation of a treaty; their correspondence with the British commissioners and with their own government on that subject; the treaty itself, and written declaration of the British commissioners accompanying it; and the instructions given by us for resuming the negotiation, with the proceedings and correspondence subsequent thereto: to these I have added a letter lately addressed to the secretary of state from one of our late ministers, which, though not strictly written in an official character, I think is my duty to communicate, in order that his views of the proposed treaty, and of its several articles, may be fairly presented and understood.
Although I have heretofore, and from time to time, made such communications to congress as to keep them possessed of a general and just view of the proceedings and dispositions of the government of France towards this country, yet, in our present critical situation, when we
find that no conduct on our part, however impartial and friendly, has been sufficient to ensure from either belligerent a just respect for our rights, I am desirous that nothing shall be omitted on my part which may add to your information on this subject, or contribute to the correctness of the views which should be formed. The papers which for these reasons I now lay before you, embrace all the communications, official or verbal, from the French government, respecting the general relation between the two countries, which have been transmitted thro' our minister there, or thro' any other accredited channel since the last session of congress, to which time all information of the same kind had from time to time been given them. Some of these papers have already been submitted to congress; but it is thought better to offer them again, in order that the chain of communications, of which they form a part, may be presented unbroken.
When, on the 26th of February, I communicated to both houses the letter of gen. Armstrong to M. Champagny, I desired it might not be published, because of the tendency of that practice to restrain, injuriously, the freedom of our foreign correspondence. But perceiving that this caution, proceeding purely from a regard to the public good, has furnished occasion for unfounded suspicions and insinuations, I am induced to believe that the good which will now result from its publication, by confirming the confidence and union of our fellow-citizens, will more than counteract the ordinary objection to such publications. It is my wish, therefore, that it may now be published.
TH: JEFFERSON.
March 22, 1808.
NORFOLK, March 18.
A meeting of the citizens of this place was called by the mayor, on Saturday last, to take into consideration measures for the relief of the distressed seamen now in this place. A number of citizens attended, but the meeting was not continued to business; and another we understand will be called. Every person is satisfied of the necessity, and all are willing to adopt some measure for the temporary relief of those unfortunate men, but all are sensible that it is impossible for the inhabitants of this place to make provision for their permanent support. The measure which appeared to us to be the one which had the most advocates, was that which we believe will be adopted. It is proposed to raise a fund for their immediate support, to charter a vessel, and having furnished her with provisions to send all the seamen who are without employment to Washington, where they can apply for support to those who have the means of affording relief, or of giving them employment.
While the distressed citizens of Norfolk were occupied in devising means for the relief of the seamen already out of employ, it was with grief that they understood that upwards of one hundred and seventy men, discharged from the gunboats on Saturday, are to be added to the number of the unfortunate for whom some provision must be made.
We were never more astonished, than when we understood that the government had ordered these men to be discharged at a time when it must have been known that they would be left without the means of subsistence — to enlarge upon the cruelty of such a measure, would be to insult every feeling and generous heart — but we must remark, that this measure proceeds from men who if you would believe them, are ready to expend every dollar, and then the last drop of blood in support of their "injured sea-faring fellow-citizens." And yet they can very philosophically deprive their dear fellow citizens of the means of subsistence, and leave them to perish or depend on the bounty of a community already bowed down by their own sufferings. In a political view this measure is not less absurd than it is cruel in a moral sense. With the recollection of this transaction, can a country governed by men with such feelings, expect defenders in the hour of danger, or difficulty? the remembrance must chill the warmth of patriotism, and damp the ardour of courage.

TANNERS TAKE NOTICE!
FOR SALE,
A most excellent Tanyard.
Of which a very great and extraordinary bargain will be given,
SITUATE in Shepherd's-Town Virginia, with a never failing stream of water running through it, and a wheel that raises the water in abundance for the use of the yard. There are four lots in the enclosure, and the improvements are a Bark and Mill-house, 120 feet long, one brick building 48 feet long, wherein are a Currying-shop, a room for unfinished leather, and a Smoke-house; one other Brick House for storing and selling out finished leather, a Lime House, Scuffing-shop, and Garner for ground bark—with 37 Vats of different sizes, and room for 100 more. There is also in the same enclosure an excellent and beautiful Dwelling-house, 60 feet by 24, two stories high with a piazza the whole length, and a kitchen and hall—the whole handsomely finished, and an excellent well of limestone water with a pump and dairy. The whole of the enclosure is planted with fruit and other trees—Also a convenient barn, stables and garden.
This is a most capital piece of property, and can hardly be exceeded by any situation that is to be met with. Shepherd's-Town is 18 miles from Hagerstown, 70 miles from the City of Washington, and 75 miles from Baltimore. It is on the west bank of the Potomac River in a high and remarkably healthy situation. The river will afford it an abundant supply of bark, when other places fail.
Any person wishing to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscribers on the premises.
CAMPBELL & M'KNIGHTS. Shepherd's-Town, March 25, 1808.
We have now on hand, a very complete assortment of Antietam BAR-IRON.
THOMAS C. SMITH, & Co. Martinsburg, January 15, 1808.
The noted Stud Horse YOUNG LION.
W ill stand this season at Capt. Robert Stephens' Mill, and on Thursdays and Fridays at Cornelius Thompson's farm on Opeckon, and be let to mares at the moderate price of four dollars the season, to be paid the first of September next; two dollars the single leap, to be paid at the time the leap is taken, and eight dollars to ensure a colt, to be paid when the mare proves with foal; removal, or parting with the mare, forfeits the ensurance.
Young Lion is a handsome dark bay, with four white feet, and a star in his forehead, full sixteen hands high with bone and body in proportion, possessed of great strength and activity. The following certificates will serve to shew his pedigree, and the repute in which he was held, in places where he formerly stood. The season will commence the 20th inst. and end the last of June next. No responsibility for accidents.
DAVID M'CLEARY.
March 4, 1808.
I hereby certify that Young Lion was raised by me; he was got by Old Lion, out of Nancy Dawson. Old Lion was raised by Col. Barnes, out of an imported horse and mare. Nancy Dawson was a full blooded mare. TH: SPRIGG.
I do certify that Young Lion is allowed by the ablest judges, to be the best foal getter that ever stood in Washington county, his colts are superior to any other in said county. I have two of his colts, for one of them I was offered 200 dollars cash, which was a mare, four years old. JNO: SWINGLE.
The following BLANKS, printed with NEW and ELEGANT TYPE, are always kept for sale at this Office:
DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
WRITING PAPER
For sale at this Office.
A variety of BLANKS
For sale at this Office.
BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTORY, Nearly opposite the Globe Tavern, Martinsburg.
THE subscriber, from a desire to advance his own interest, to place his business on a more respectable footing, to serve his customers, and to be at all times ready to answer the calls of the public, has now, and intends always to keep in his employ, some of the best and most fashionable workmen, in his line of business; he will also be constantly provided with the best leather that can be obtained—and from an assiduous attention and endeavours to please, has no doubt but that he will be able to give satisfaction to all who think proper to employ him.
Gentlemen and Ladies at a distance, who may please to favour him with their work, may depend on their commands being strictly complied with, and that by forwarding their measures accompanied with instructions, their work can be as well executed here, as at any of the most fashionable towns.
JACOB POISAL.
March 22, 1808.
ONE DOLLAR REWARD.
R AN away from the subscriber on the 16th inst. a boy named John Hayes, bound by the overseers of the Poor of Berkeley County, 17 years old—he took with him a variety of clothing. I will give the above reward to any person for returning said runaway.
JOHN PORTERFIELD.
March 25, 1808.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber requests those indebted to him by small due bills, to come and list them to prevent suits.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburg, March 25, 1808.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Thomas Turner, late of Jefferson County, deceased, are requested, for the last time, to make immediate payment. It is absolutely necessary that the affairs of the said estate should be settled, no longer indulgence can be given.
JOHN TURNER, Ex'r.
March 25, 1808.
FOR SALE,
A TEAM of four strong Horses, with gears complete, and a good Wagon, now in complete order for the road. The Horses are young and active, and some of them would suit for the saddle—they will be sold separate, or together, as may best suit purchasers. They will be sold on liberal terms.
The subscriber, has his Blacksmith's Shop, in the main street, Martinsburg, now in complete order, and is ready to undertake any work in that line that may be offered—He will be thankful for any orders in his line, the public may please to favour him with.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS.
March 25, 1808.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
R AN away from the subscriber in Martinsburg, Virginia, on the night of the 21st instant, a Negro man named CHARLES; he is rather black, about six feet high, about thirty years of age, has a stoppage in his speech when hurried or confused, has remarkably long slim feet and small legs, has a small scar in his forehead that is quite perceptible when warm, leans a little forward in his walk, affects at times to be religious, and is fond of singing Hymes. Had on a gray kersey short coat and white kersey pantaloons, white home-made yarn stockings, and wool hat, had with him a black cloth coat, black satin waistcoat, and black pantaloons, and some other clothing not recollected; he will probably have a forged pass and affect to be a free man. If he is taken in Berkeley County, and brought home I will give Eight Dollars and reasonable expenses; if forty miles from home, Fifteen Dollars, and if a greater distance the above reward for securing him in any jail, and giving information so that I get him again, and all reasonable expenses, if brought home.
THOMAS LOCKE.
March 25, 1808.
STRAY MARE.
TAKEN up trespassing on the subscribers plantation, near Light's mill, in Berkeley County, as an estray a black mare, 6 years old, about 14 hands high, no brand, has a small saddle spot on her right side, appraised to 22 dollars. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take her away.
EDWARD R. FOREMAN. March 25, 1808.
The high-bred running Horse HAMLINTONIAN,
IS a beautiful Chesnut Sorrel, sixteen hands high, now rising eight years old, a horse of fine bone and strength, his stock inferior to none in America.
HAMLINTONIAN was got by the imported horse Diomed, who has produced more good running horses than any stud now in Virginia; his dam by the imported horse Shark, his grand dam by gen. Spotswood's Apollo, his great grand dam the celebrated Jenny Cameron, imported by colonel Tusco of Maryland; Jenny Cameron the great grand dam of Hamlingtonian was also the dam of the celebrated running horse Damon, and several other good racers.
Performances of the high-bred running Horse Hamlingtonian. In spring 1804 Hamlingtonian won the Cup given by the Jockey Club at Richmond, which entitled him to high credit.... The week afterwards he won with great ease the Proprietor's purse at Broad-Rock, three mile heats.... Fall 1804, Sept. 25th, he won the Proprietor's purse easily at Richmond, three mile heats.... October 2d, he won with the same ease the Proprietor's purse at Broad-Rock.... October 10th, he won the first day's Jockey Club purse, four mile heats at Fredericksburg, running sixteen miles, after a severe journey from Richmond and Broad-Rock.... May 3d, 1805, he won, as usual, the Proprietor's purse at Richmond.... October the same year, he won the second day's purse at Richmond and Broad-Rock, and immediately travelled up to Washington where he started for the Cup a single four mile heat against Gen. Ridgely's famous horse Post-Boy, and was beaten by only half a neck and with great difficulty, notwithstanding his severe running before and Post-Boy being fresh, never having started before in all that year.... Hamlingtonian has never started since and is now in the highest perfection, &c. &c. for blood and racing purity cannot be excelled by any horse on the continent.
JOHN TAYLOR.
Feb. 28, 1806.
I do certify, that the Sorrel Horse Hamlingtonian, now in the possession of Mr. Geo: Neale, stood last season at my stable and covered one hundred and ten mares, and that sixty-seven of them stood at a leap, and so far as respects my neighbourhood, the mares are generally in foal. I believe him to be a good Stud and the most certain foal getter I ever saw, and was I to keep another Stud, would prefer him to any I know. Given under my hand, April 1, 1807.
JAMES WARE.
I do certify, the Sorrel Horse Hamlingtonian, belonging to Mr. John Pollock, stood at my stable this season, I believe him to be a certain foal getter, from the mares that went up last season from my neighbourhood, they never had to go but the once, and all produced colts—and his colts are elegant. Given from under my hand, this 8th day of August, 1807.
GEO: NEALE.
HAMLINTONIAN, will stand this season (at my stable) which has commenced and will end the first day of August following, at my house situated 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 miles from Shepherd's-Town, 10 miles from Keys' Ferry and 5 from Charles-Town, (in Jefferson County) and will cover mares at eight dollars the single leap, to be paid at the stable door, or eighteen dollars the season, to be discharged by twelve dollars if paid within the season; and twenty-four dollars to ensure a mare in foal, if any person ensure a mare and parts with her, the ensurance will be expected, and fifty cents to be paid to the groom in each case; pasturage at 2 shillings a week; grain will be furnished at the market price if required; for which the money must be sent. No responsibility for escapes or accidents, though the greatest attention shall be paid to the mares to prevent either; notes for eighteen dollars the season or twenty-four dollars to ensure will be expected with the mares.
JAMES LITE.
March 25, 1808.
YOUNG NONESUCH,
W ILL stand this season, at the farm the subscriber now lives on, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, and be let to mares at three dollars and a bushel of grain the season, the grain to be brought with the mares and the money payable the 1st of Nov. if the grain is not brought with the mares four dollars will be required for the season; two dollars the single leap, to be paid when the mare is covered, and six dollars for ensuring a mare in foal, parting with, or removing the mare forfeits the ensurance.
Young Nonesuch is a handsome sorrel, full sixteen hands high, rising five years, is well proportioned, strong and active, and is as well calculated for the draft as any horse in this country, his colts are highly esteemed, and considered equal to those of any horse. Young Nonesuch was got by Nonesuch, whose sire was Old Nonesuch, and grand sire the celebrated Fox Hunter, of Maryland; Young Nonesuch's dam was equal to any mare on the continent. The season has commenced and will end the last of June. Strict attention will be paid, but no responsibility for accidents.
WILLIAM KROESEN.
March 25, 1808.
I certify that I have a colt got by Young Nonesuch, that is equal to any I ever raised. WM. MORGAN.
The thorough bred Horse BILLY DUANE,
W ILL stand this season at Mr. John Robinson's stable in Martinsburg, on Mondays and Tuesdays; on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Mr. Robert Daniels' stable in Buckles-Town, and on Fridays and Saturdays at Mr. Francis Silver's stable at Mill-Creek, and cover mares at the moderate price of Six Dollars the season, Two Dollars (cash) the single leap, and Ten Dollars to ensure a mare in foal; the money for ensurance to be paid when the mare is known to be with foal, parting with the mare forfeits the ensurance; the price for the season may be discharged by paying Five Dollars if paid before the first day of July, due attendance will be given, but I will not be accountable for accidents.
Billy Duane is fifteen hands three inches high, of a beautiful dapple gray colour; his pedigree is equal to any Horse on the continent and may be seen at the stable. The season will commence the first of April and end the last of June. ADAM SHOFSTALL.
March 25, 1808.
THE ELEGANT HORSE S N I P,
W ILL stand this season, at the plantation of Wallace Hannah, on Mondays and Tuesdays, and at Leonard Baugh's, 4 miles from Martinsburg, on the road leading from thence to Williamsport, on Wednesday and Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, at my plantation, and cover mares at Four Dollars the season, to be paid the first of October next, Two Dollars the single leap, to be paid at the time the mare is covered, or if not then paid, to be considered as engaged for the season; Eight Dollars to ensure a mare in foal, to be paid when the mare proves with foal; parting with, or removing the mare forfeits the ensurance. The season will commence the first of April, and end the last of June.
Snip is a handsome bay, with a star and snip and one white foot, nearly seventeen hands high, five years old past, is well proportioned, moves well, has a fine carriage, and is suitable for either saddle or harness. He is of the Snap breed of horses, whose services are well known in this country. Strict attention will be paid, but no responsibility for accidents. ELI BELLER.
March 25, 1808.
A LARGE AND VIGOROUS
JACK
W ILL stand the ensuing season at my residence in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, he will be let to mares on the following terms: For the single leap, two dollars, to be paid at the stable door, or five dollars the season, to be paid on the first day of September next; one bushel of Oats is expected with the mare. To shew the repute in which the Jack was held where he formerly stood, will more fully appear by the following certificate:—
"I do hereby certify, that Independence a Jack, the property of Wm. Mackey, has been kept by me two seasons, and I believe him to be a sure foal getter and entitled to as much credit for fine large colts as any Jack that I have ever seen. Given under my hand this 28th of Jan. 1808. PETER F. ARCHER. "
The season will commence the first of April, and end the last of June next. No responsibility for accidents.
WILLIAM MACKEY, sec.