Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1805-08-23 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 14 of Volume VII.]
FRIDAY, August 23, 1805.
[Whole No. 326.]
Horton & Clark,
Grocers, next door to Hussey's tavern, North Howard-Street Baltimore, Have on hand and intend keeping a general assortment of
GROCERIES,
of the best kind, among which are    Cognac Brandy,  Teas of every description,    Madeira Wine,  Sugars do. do.    Spirits,  Coffee do.    Holland Gin,  Candles & Soap do.    Bounce,  Chocolate do.    N. E. Rum,  Cheese do.    Molasses,  Spanish Sugars,    Salt,  Pepper & Spices,    Oil & Paint,  &c. &c. &c.    Plaster of Paris,   
These Goods are offered unusually low. Orders from the country thankfully received and punctually attended to.—Highest prices given for Country Produce, Flour, Hemp, Butter, Bacon, Ginseng, &c. &c.
They want a Young Man as an Apprentice to the above business, between the age of fifteen and seventeen—none need apply except one of respectable connections.
August 16, 1805.
English Education.
I PROPOSE opening my Academy at Mount Zoar, again, on the first Monday in September, and wish all who purpose to place their Children with me, to enter them that day, that proper classes may, at once, be formed, and suitable books, where they are wanted, be procured for the pupils.
As this Academy has been several years in operation, under the favor of considerable patronage, and consequently the course of education, the morals and manners, and the attention and care practised at it, as also the terms of Board and Tuition generally known, nothing on these heads need be said at present.
I will, however, just observe, that as an increase of attention is not herein promised, so, a diminution of it need not be feared.
CHRISTOPHER COLLINS. Mount Zoar, August 16, 1805.
Weaving Business
Carried on in the Main Street, Martinsburg, opposite to Major Boyd's.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he continues to carry on the Weaving Business in its branches, common work of all descriptions, also Woollen, Worsted, and Cotton Chains, Twillings of various kinds, Jeans, Dimities, Swandowns, Thicksets, Cotton Denim, either on Cotton or Linen Chains, also Floatings and Spotted Cottons for men and women's ware, Diamonds, Bird-eyes, Huckabacks, M and O's, N and O's, and Queen's fancy Counterpanes, the same in Table Linens, single and double Coverlets, Diaper, Deception Diaper, and Damask Twilled Table Linens of various figures, Forrest or Line work of various figures for floor Coverlets, mock Mersailles Stocking-net, Muslinnet, Solid Netting, Irish Stitch, Honey Comb, Tabby Diamond, Plain Cord, Eaton Cord, Jean Back Cord, Mild Worm and Tow Cords, Velvet, Velverets, Dice Velverets, Velvereteen, Bumbarate, Fustian, Jean Fustian, Pillow Fustian, Dice Denim, Wild Boar, Double top Jean Back, Jean Back Thicket, Cotton Sattinet, Lilypusian Diamond, and several other kinds too tedious to enumerate; and as he now has a sober industrious young man to help in the above business, he will have two looms employed at figure work and two at common work. He will execute any kind of work wanted in a neat and serviceable manner, with the greatest expedition and on reasonable terms.
WILLIAM REED.
August, 16, 1805.
N. B. Double Coverlets of the newest and handsomest patterns woven with 20 treadles, on the most reasonable terms.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Thursday the 5th of September next, at the plantation of John Kearney, dec. about one mile from Martinsburg, all the moveable property belonging to the estate of said Kearney, consisting of Horses Cows, Sheep, Hogs, Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, one Waggon and Geers, with other articles too numerous to particularize. Nine months credit will be allowed on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about 9 o'clock.
JAMES KEARNEY, Adm'r. SUSANNA KEARNEY, Adm'x. August 16, 1805.
Negroes For Sale.
WILL be sold for cash, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 21st day of September next, before the door of the Court House of Jefferson County, TWO NEGROES, to wit: Hannah, aged nineteen years, or thereabouts; also, Jane, about nine years old.—The said Negroes having been conveyed to the subscriber, in trust, by Peter Cockrell of Jefferson County, to secure a debt due Robert Carter of said County.
THOMAS GRIGGS.
August 16, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A healthy, likely, strong
Negro Boy,
about twelve years old; those who wish to purchase, may apply to the Printer hereof for information.
August 16, 1805.
REMOVAL.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their customers and the public in general, that they have removed their Store to that well-known Corner House, just at the end of the Market-House, and immediately opposite Mrs. Juliana Eckhart's tavern, where they are opening in addition to their former stock a variety of
New Goods.
They have also just received a large quantity of home-made LINEN (fine and coarse,) ditto twilled BAGS, clean FLAX, &c. They continue to keep coal and upper LEATHER, BAR-IRON, crowley and blistered STEEL, PAINTS, patent and other MEDICINES, &c. &c.
All which they offer for sale remarkably cheap.
JAMES & JOHN LANE. Shepherd's-Town, July 10, 1805.
Lewis & Robert Willis,
Have just received and are now opening a variety of SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS.
Selected from the newest and most fashionable importations, together with a general assortment of
  Queen's Ware,  Glass Ware,    Hard Ware,  Sadlery & Cutlery.    Imperial,  They have also on hand,    Hyson,  French Brandy,    Hyson Skin,  Sherry,    Souchong & Bohea,  Port & } Wines.    Country twilled Bags,  Lisbon,    Spinning Cotton,  Holland Gin,    Crowley and Blistered Steel, &c. &c.  N. E. Rum,    All of which they are determined to sell unusually low for Cash, or approved of Country Produce. They are with much respect, the public's obliged and humble servants.  Rye Whiskey, & Apple Brandy,  
Martinsburg, April 12, 1805.
COLUMBIAN INN—CONTINUED.
ISAAC CAUSTEN
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has leased for a term of years, that extensive and well known house, the COLUMBIAN INN, one door above the corner of Howard in Baltimore street.
To those acquainted with the superior convenience and situation of this valuable property, nothing need be said. To strangers it may be necessary to observe, that it is situated in the most pleasant and healthy part of the city, and surrounded with respectable mercantile houses, therefore obvious to the convenience of country merchants, travellers, &c.
To this extensive establishment, I. CAUSTEN solicits the patronage of his friends and a generous public, and begs leave to assure them every thing on his part shall be exerted to merit and secure their approbation.
Baltimore, August 5, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Evans, jur. dec'd, in any manner whatever, are requested to come forward immediately, and discharge what may be due, as no longer indulgence can be given;—all those who have claims against the said estate, are also desired to bring them in properly attested for settlement.
ROBERT SNODGRASS, Exr. August 9, 1805.
Mill Ropes, Sacking and Bed Cords, Plough and other Lines, also Fish Oil,
Just received and for sale by P. NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
Public Sale.
THE subscriber will dispose of at public sale, on Monday the 26th instant, being the 1st day of August court, all his Household and Kitchen Furniture, such as Beds and Bedding, Bedsteads, Tables, Chests, Chairs, a Desk and Bureau, one corner Cupboard, one Stove, Joiner's Tools, one Horse fit for the saddle or gig, one Mare and Colt, and one excellent Milch Cow; besides other articles too tedious to mention. A reasonable credit will be given, which will be made known on the day of sale.
JARVIS JEFFRIES. Martinsburg, August 9, 1805.
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS my wife Ruth, has left my bed and board, without any just cause, this is therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.
GREVENER GRIST. Back Creek, August 9, 1805.
Miller Wanted.
WANTED immediately, at the Mill of Major Elisha Boyd, on Mill Creek, Berkeley County, a Young Man of industrious habits, of good character, and who is well acquainted with the business—To such an one liberal wages will be given.
JAMES CHENOWETH. August 9, 1805.
I DO hereby forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing my son George Marlatt, as I am determined to prosecute every person so doing to the utmost extent of the law.
ABRAHAM MARLATT. Berkeley County, August 9, 1805.
Lands to Rent.
TO be leased several valuable Lots in Maidstone Manor on the Potomac river in the county of Berkeley, about 5 or 6 miles above Williams Port, containing from 150 to 300 acres; on one of these is an excellent situation for a Distillery, with wood very convenient. If application is shortly made, it is probable the present tenants would seed the fields on reasonable terms. No person need apply who has not a sufficient force of his own to cultivate and keep the Tenements in proper repair. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises, who has also 16 or 18 Lots to let in Patterson's Creek Manor, in the county of Hampshire.
RAWLEIGH COLSTON. August 2, 1805.
TAKEN up by the subscriber living about five miles from Martinsburg, between the Warm Spring and Watkins's Ferry roads, a bay Horse about fourteen and a half hands high, 6 or 7 years old, shod all round, which appears to have been done some time, as his feet are very long and shoes loose, no brand perceivable, or any other particular mark, appraised to sixty eight dollars; the owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
WM. PENDLETON. Berkeley County, August 9, 1805.
Patterson's old Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the reception of Wheat or any other Grain.—He will manufacture Wheat as it has heretofore been done at said Mill, and will be responsible that all Flour manufactured by him shall pass inspection if safely carried or delivered at the ports or places of inspection—In case of condemnation, a certificate from the inspector mentioning the cause thereof, together with the brands and marks of the barrels, will be necessary before the difference can be made good.
The market price in Cash given for WHEAT and RYE.
ROBERT CHRISTY. July 26, 1805.
Fresh Fancy Goods.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their friends and the public, that they have just received from Philadelphia, and are now opening a very extensive assortment of
Nice Fashionable
GOODS,
Consisting of Elegant Damask Silk Shawls, Laced Cambric ditto, Pic nic Gloves and Mitts, Fancy laced and plain Cambric Muslins and handsome Dimities, Artificial Flowers, Leghorn and Willow Bonnets, Handsome plaid Silks, Chintzes and Calicos, Ladies Morocco and Kid Slippers, Germantown Prints, &c. &c.
Have also on hand,
Hugh & John Long's prime SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass Scythes, Cerman ditto and Cutting Knives—BAR-IRON, CASTINGS and STEEL, All of which they are determined to sell uncommonly cheap for cash.
They have a large quantity of WHISKY and APPLE BRANDY, of excellent quality, which is offered for sale on low terms.
SELBY & CROW. Shepherd's-Town, June 21, 1805.
CASH
Given for clean Linen and Cotton
RAGS.
At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.

Latest FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, June 21.
By a person who left the squadron off Bologne on Sunday last we learn that it is computed there are in the harbor, and in the adjacent ones, nearly 2000 vessels of various descriptions ready for sea, in every respect except men; and that the prams, doggers, and luggers, continue to arrive daily.
Letters were on Thursday received from our squadron off Ferrol dated the 11th inst. at which time there were 10 sail of the line, under Sir R. Calder, blockading the enemy's ships in that harbor, consisting of 12 sail of the line, which for some time past have shewn a strong intention of putting to sea. Five sail had been dispatched to look out for the Rochefort squadron regaining that port, but were quickly obliged to return, in consequence of the wind changing favorably for the enemy to come out of Ferrol.
A private letter from Hamburg, bro't by the last mail, contains the following intelligence relative to the further preparations of the enemy in the Mediterranean: "According to advices from Lyons of the 30th ult. a second naval armament is fitting out at Toulon, which is to consist of 6 sail of the line, exclusive of frigates and other armed vessels. The utmost activity prevailed at Toulon, and all the other French harbors, to put the French navy on a most formidable footing. The letters boast that in less than four years the naval force will consist of 150 sail of the line. A body of troops is collected near Toulon, to embark on a secret expedition; and near Rochefort a camp is formed for the same purpose."
Report now states that the French expedition has for its object, first to seize the Brazils; secondly, to occupy the Cape of Good Hope ceded to France by the Dutch; thirdly, to take by surprise the island of St. Helena, which is well known not to be fortified with a completeness adequate to its importance. Masters of the Brazils, the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena, as well as of the Isle of France, they would possess the keys to all our East-India possessions and the half-way houses, if one may use the expression, of our Indian commerce.
There was a report yesterday that Government had received intelligence of another Spanish squadron of 6 sail of the line having escaped from Cadiz previous to the blockade being renewed.
June 22.
On Wednesday the following message was delivered to the Commons, and a similar communication was made to the Lords.
GEORGE REX.
His Majesty thinks proper to acquaint the House of Commons, that the communications which have taken place and are still depending between his Majesty and some of the powers of the continent, have not yet been brought to such a point as to enable his Majesty to lay the result of them before the House, or to enter into any further explanation with the French government, consistently with the sentiments expressed by his Majesty at the opening of the present session. But his Majesty conceives, that it may be of essential importance, that he should have it in his power to avail himself of any favorable conjunction for giving effect to such a concert with other powers, as may afford the best means of resisting the inordinate ambition of France, and may be most likely to lead to a termination of the present contest on grounds consistent with the permanent safety and interests of his Majesty's dominions, and the security and independence of Europe. His Majesty therefore recommends to the house of Commons to consider of making provision for enabling his Majesty to take such measures, and enter into such engagements, as the exigencies of affairs may require.
G. R.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
WASHINGTON-CITY, August 13.
The frigate Adams had not left Alexandria yesterday morning at day light. In the course of the day, she got under weigh and by the help of her star boats proceeded down a few miles. She was this morning only a short distance from Alexandria. The winds have been unfavorable.
The account of the action between the British and French fleets, received by the way of Norfolk, we think undeserving of credit. We have intelligence from
London to the 27th of June, but no mention is made of any action. The probability is that the French will not hazard an action. It is very certain, that the British fleet is at all points ready for battle whenever the French are disposed to give them an opportunity.
August 18.
A Machine has lately been put into the Secretary of State's office, by a Mr. John McBride, of South-Carolina, but late from Tennessee, and a patent taken out for securing the profits thereof to the ingenious inventor. This machine which is called the Columbia Spindler , is so contrived as to gin, card, and spin, at the same time, is operated on by one person who is perfectly adequate to the whole direction of it. This model spins 12 threads, and machines may be so enlarged as to spin any greater number. The machine requires no other attendance, than the person who feeds it with the seed cotton, who also turns the wheel by which the operations are carried on. It might be advantageously worked by water, the owner of the present model finished one of 15 threads (which he left in Tennessee) that by great exertions, extended each thread 7 yards in a minute. Many ladies and gentlemen of Georgetown have seen this model, and expressed the highest satisfaction at it.
We wish our ingenious countryman success in his invention, and we sincerely hope he may be rewarded in the sale of his machines. No doubt a discerning public will see their utility and avail themselves of the use of so valuable an article.
Mr. John Peter who was so inhumanely wounded and robbed between Georgetown and Alexandria a short time since, was conveyed to town yesterday about 1 o'clock, in a barge belonging to George Washington Park Custis, Esq.; who, with that characteristic humanity for which he is remarkable, went from Mount Washington to Alexandria in his barge for the purpose. Mr. Peter not being in a situation to be conveyed any other way. The barge was little more than an hour from Alexandria to Georgetown (distance 10 miles). After Mr. Peter was landed he was placed on a litter, and carried by the barge men, up to his house—a number of his fellow-townsmen, whose sympathy was strongly excited, accompanied him. His recovery is progressing. Mr. Custis's boat returned soon after to his elegant seat, a few miles below this place.
It was rather a novel sight, and excited the curiosity of many, to see a ten oared barge, with a large awning, rowed by men in red jackets and black caps, swiftly approaching our wharves.
All attempts to discover the money of which Mr. Peter was robbed, have hitherto been fruitless.
Report confidently assures us, that six 74 gun ships are immediately to be built, and that Mr. Fox is now collecting timber for the one which is intended to be built at the seat of government. The more than suspicious conduct of the court of Spain, may probably justify this measure; but we sincerely hope and believe that no measure tending to widen the breach with that monarchy, will be taken by our government, until all those means have failed which may be expected from the wisdom, coolness and prudence of the present administration.
Thus speaks the Alexandria Expositor , a democratic paper, under the patronage of government!!
We have the pleasure of announcing, on the authority of capt. Waterman, that the U. States' frigate John Adams, from this port [New-York] with 7 gun boats under convoy, arrived in safety at Algiers, and sailed from thence on the 18th of June, to join the squadron in the Mediterranean. [ Mer. Adv. ]
We have accounts by the Adriana from Cadiz, that the United States' gun-boat which was captured near Gibraltar, after trial, had been condemned as a lawful prize. War between Spain and the United States was the general topic of conversation at Cadiz. Cadiz still blockaded. [ N. Y. D. Adv. ]
ALEXANDRIA, August 13.
A letter of the 10th of June, received by the ship Otis , arrived at New-York, from a respectable gentleman in London to his friend in that city, states that a negotiation was then depending between Great Britain and France, and that different opinions were entertained of the result; the writer himself did not think it would be productive of peace.
We are informed that a new article of
the Haitian government is received in his city. It enacts that all vessels coming into their ports shall have their cargoes consigned to a resident (Black we presume) merchant, who previous to being admitted to an entry, shall give bonds to double the amount of the duties accruing in such cargoes. This decree has been issued for the purpose of securing to the administration the punctual payment of duties. [ Phil. pop. ]
The marriage of Jerome Bonaparte, according to private letters from Paris, has been annulled by the Pope, upon the double motive of the husband being a minor, and the wife a heretic. [ Quebec Mercury. ]
COMMUNICATION.
MARRIED on Tuesday the 30th ult. in Charlotte county, in this state, Mr. PERIAM ALDEN, aged 105 years, to Mrs. ANN TANKERLEY, aged 90—she is his third wife, and he her third husband.
[ Richmond Argus. ]
NEW-YORK, August 9.
By an arrival yesterday from Algiers as we learn, that the Spaniards have detained and sent into that place several American vessels. And by accounts received last evening by the ship Polly , from Newry we have the unpleasant intelligence, that the ship Mary , bound from this port to Liverpool, had been detained by a Spanish privateer and ordered for Bilbao.
MARTINSBURG, August 23.
" More Spoliations "—The depredations on our commerce, it would appear from the number of captures, are continued with increased industry. Since our last we notice the capture and robbery of a number more of our vessels by the belligerent powers and in one paper only the mention of five captures by French privateers.
A writer on this subject, in a Norfolk paper, gives a statement of vessels belonging to that port captured during the last year, amounting to 13, which with their cargoes, at a very moderate estimation, are considered worth $196,000. He then supposes that place to engross one 20th part of the commerce of the Union (which is certainly more than her proportion) and allows the rest of the country to have suffered equally with Norfolk, it follows then that our loss in one year will be three millions eight hundred thousand dollars . And calculating at the same rate, was the war to continue five years, our whole loss would be twenty two millions eight hundred thousand dollars ! These captures it must be observed are made by the French and Spaniards. We think it might be added with truth, that the captures by the British, during this period, will bring our loss up to thirty millions of dollars.
When we look at this statement it appears almost impossible that it should be correct, but should the war continue and our government continue its present pusillanimous system it will exceed even this sum, as the longer our commerce remains unprotected the more numerous will be our plunderers. One dozen of such vessels as Mr. Jefferson sold, for about half their value, four years since might save us from nearly all these losses and insults and would render us much more "respected abroad," than we are at present. It is an old maxim and a correct one that the best method to avoid war is always to be prepared for it. And we doubt not, had the cruisers of these nations, when they commenced their aggressions, found that we were able and willing to defend our property we should at this day have found our commerce in a more flourishing state and much money saved to the country.
[ Frederick-Town Herald. ]
Highway Robbery. —It has been published in several papers, that the money belonging to the Bank of Columbia, of which Mr. Peter was robbed, had been found and restored to the Bank. The statement is erroneous. The editor has seen a letter from one of the officers of the Bank, dated August 6th, in which it is stated, that they have not been able to find a single trace of the money lost. It has been correctly stated that a man was arrested and is now confined in Alexandria, against whom circumstances are very strong, particularly the testimony of the negro boy who has been mentioned. By the laws of Virginia, however, no person of colour can be admitted to testify against a white man. It seems to be the opinion, that if this is the man who perpetrated the robbery, he must
have had accomplices at hand, who probably received the money, and have made off with it. It is to be hoped that the community will be vigilant in their endeavours to detect the villainy.
[ U. S. Gaz. ]
From the PORT FOLIO.
THE LAT PREACHER.
" LET US GET UP EARLY. "
THE wisest man of Palestine, among other valuable legacies, has left us this admirable injunction. He was, himself, an early riser, passionate in his love, and persevering in the pursuit, of Wisdom. In his celebrated song, which stamps him the Ovid of Judea, one of the first petitions to timid beauty, which the ingenuity not less than the ardor, of the lover devised, was that she would "rise up and come away." At day break and while the shadows of night are retiring, he impatiently awaits the Sun, with healing in his beams, to direct him to "the orchard of pomegranates," the well of living waters, and streams of Lebanon.
Solomon would hardly have written three thousand proverbs, and a madrigal to his love, with such wisdom and wit, if he had not, by the air and scenery of the morning, corroborated his health and kindled his fancy. Whether active as a king or indolent as a lover, he perceived that early hours were auxiliary both to health and pleasure, and therefore, judicially advises to rise with the lark.
In our climate, a midsummer morning's dream not Shakespeare himself should be permitted to tell. Blankets and pillows look so dull and warm, and green grass and trees so cheerful and refreshing, it is wonderful the sluggish cannot, even with half shut eyes, discern such wide extremes, and prefer strolling in the fields to tumbling in bed.
But, in the course of my parochial visitations, my early tap at many a door is often answered by a voice exclaiming from behind a curtain; it is the voice of the sluggard. The cock has crowed thrice, and certain robbins have sung two hymns and a ballad before half my acquaintance have "girded their loins," buckled their shoes, and combed their hair. Yet these creatures, not content with the naps of the night, swathe themselves like so many Egyptian mummies, in a sheet, four hours after sun rise, and then have the impudence to rise and talk of business and the beauty of the day.
The princely poet, author of that excellent text, when exhorting to summer enjoyments, points not to the night season, nor to the "inner pavilion" of the palace, but informs us that his "bed is green," and his love displayed in the open air.
The gallant Solomon invites the blushing belle of Egypt to a morning's ramble into the vineyard, and gives her his love amid the dews of dawn. Well wert thou called wise, thou Sensitive Prince, if it were only for thy knowledge of the female heart. Well didst thou know that the buds of beauty, like the blossoms of Shimah, stealing fresh vigour from repose, expand all their sweetness to the morning ray. In modern times, the torpid lover snores, amid the evening fog, the praises of his mistress, while the sprightly strains of the serenade are obtunded by the mists of midnight. Or, perhaps, with that ideal and metaphysical love which tormented Don Quixote, and other hair-brained knights of chivalry, he merely dreams of an absent mistress, and leaves to the early and active wooer to experience the charming vicissitudes of genuine passion.
In close parlours, and the long winter's eve, we may pore over rent-rolls, and engross marriage settlements. Let the decayed gentleman, in cork-soled shoes, goloshes and flannel, court the delicate maiden in the close cap, and comfortable bed gown. But he who would woo thee, buzom Health, must "Brush, with hasty step, the dews away, And meet the Sun upon the upland lawn." He must not seek thee behind fire-screens, or lolling on a sofa, but must erect a lodge in the village; and before the day break, and the shadows flee away, when the rose and the mandrake give a sweet smell, listen to the jocund song, mingling with the matin of the lark.
But the morning air breathes not for lovers alone. If the Philosopher will arise and meditate at the morning tide, though he may not rival the fame, he may attain the old age of Chancellor Bacon.
The Divine, by the light of the rising sun, may catch hints from creation, which may serve to raise the affections of his

flock to us, who divided the light from the darkness.
The Merchant who opens his counting house windows to the breezes of morn, may perhaps find a reward in the custom of the early purchaser.
The Lawyer, who has groped the preceding day, in the intricacies of special pleading, when he views the peaceful face of morning, and is enlightened by the beaming sun, may perchance, from the serenity of the hour, be led to coin the eulogium of "Blessed are the peace makers."
While the blythe husbandman, whom Providence has ordained to mingle pleasure with profit, finds, amid his lowing herds, bleating sheep, and flushing fields, an excitement to the task of the coming day.
I cannot conclude this paper without exhorting, with emphasis, every studious, every sedentary, and every contemplative man to get up early, and thus to find time for the accomplishment of both profitable and pleasurable purposes. Though we cannot literally, like the Orientals, gather "a cluster of camphor in the vineyards of Engedi;" tho' we cannot repair to "the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of frankincense;" though the "pomegranate" does not redden in our valleys, nor "calamus" nor "cinnamon," scent our groves, yet even in this western wild, we may find the lily of the valleys, and the rose of fragrance. Let us, therefore, forsaking the feverish dreams of the morning pillow, shake off the enfeebling chains of Sloth, "and go down into the garden to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies." Let us inspect "the fruits of the valley," and "see whether the vine flourish." By the "rivers of waters" let us walk and expatiate through the leafy cloisters in the Temple of Nature.
***** "I BEAR THAT THERE BE DIVISIONS AMONG YOU, AND I PARTLY BELIEVE IT."
IN the social state, which is obviously framed for the promotion of the general good, a credulous man might suppose that there would be no divisions. But this mistake observation would correct, even if she had only half an eye, and peered with that through a glass darkly. Where only two or three are gathered together, such is the hostile and turbulent nature of mankind, some stern and malevolent passion will start up, like an armed man, and for all their unanimity. But in great and political bodies, among old and rival nations, opinions being almost as numerous as the individuals, who cherish them, there both the clash of faction, and the clash of swords will be often heard, no room will be left to doubt of the existence of divisions.
I believe that I have, somewhere, hinted to my readers, that a newspaper may sometimes be found on my desk, and after tiring myself with Theology, I toy with a Gazette. But I survey that map of human life, more with the feelings of a moralist than a politician, and shed tears rather than wine at the intelligence of a victory. If the public papers recorded the happy marriage, rather than the violent death—if they represented the placid dignity of an Augustine age, rather than the lawless turbulence of a frantic Democracy, every wise man would peruse them with rapture. We dwell with complacency upon that golden period, when Octavius Cæsar closed the gates of war, irradiated Rome with countless lamps of literature, and patronized with munificence the tuneful votaries of peace and the muse. But at this jarring period, when our ears ring with "the world's debate" it is most painful to turn over pages which, crowded with recitals of battles, sieges, assassination and slaughter, are nothing more than the records of animosity. The old world is rent in pieces by "divisions;" nothing but "wars and fightings" can satisfy the ambition of France, the pride of Spain, and the rapacity of the Barbary buccaneers. In restless, mutable, and malignant France, men have been convulsed by jangling in the cabinet as well as by the shock of hostile lances in the field. How many wise and virtuous men have felt the edge of a revolutionary axe, because they differed in sentiment from a Revolutionary Tribunal. However men may talk of universal benevolence and the amiableness of the charities of life, yet we hear every day of division among them, and we are forced fully to believe it. In our own country, though the weapons of war are sheathed, yet divisions frequent and pernicious, like the tares and thorns in the parable, arise and mar the peace of the community. Even here, in the
heart of the Union, in the capital city, which salutes itself by the imposing title of the Metropolis of Brotherly love, we can discern without artificial glasses, every form of faction. The voice of democratic Reads, louder than the infernal yell of Virgil's Alecto, deafens the general ear. Division runs like wildfire through the whole camp of Sedition. Every man carries venom on his tongue, and poison at the point of his sword. In a lawless and capricious Commonwealth, all the powers of anarchy, madness, absurdity and malevolence delight to dwell. Men agree in nothing, except to perpetuate delusion, and to satisfy folly. They wrangle in their council chamber, and wrangle in their conventicles. They hate and persecute each other, with all the malice and vindictiveness of republicanism. Having renounced all sobriety of intellects—having shut their eyes to the broad blaze of the steady lights of experience—having stopped their ears to exclude the warning voice of eternal Wisdom, they rush forward, and with the savage fury of Milton's fiend,
Arm'd with hell flames and fury all at once, O'er Heav'n's high towers to force resistless way.
Men disagree and divide upon minute no less than upon momentous questions. My parishioners inform me of various divisions in the inferior platoons of society, and in the annals of private life, and I partly believe them. Thus I am assured, that two youthful beauties, of equal pretensions to wit and charms, cannot live in friendship together, for, like the Cato and Pompey of LUCAN, one cannot bear a rival and the other is impatient of a superior. I understand that two neighbouring shopkeepers will not even look at each other, nor repair to the same inn, nor walk upon the same side of a street: all in consequence of an unlucky division. Two fine ladies will divide the town upon a question of precedence. Two rival candidates for political preferment will deform every gazette, and vex every ear with their tumid claims upon popular favour, and not only quarrel themselves, but incite the electors to quarrel.
Neighbours will squabble about the value of an aged tree, or a foundered horse, and exhaust a full purse to determine which shall have the mighty privilege of putting out the fire, by piling on the wood of the one, or having a neck broke by riding the other. But what is a more preposterous division than any yet enumerated, is what is called an ecclesiastical dispute. To such an absurd height has this species of holy contention been carried, that in despite of the opinion of the saint, that a beleiving wife may convert an infidel husband—church doors have been shut against a converted female for pairing with an unconverted mate. Last of all to terminate this disgusting catalogue of divisions, christians, professing to worship in concert, have pulled each other by the beard, in ascertaining who should be their minister, and have warred furiously to know where the Temple of Peace should be erected.
***** FROM THE REGISTER.
Spanish exactions on American Commerce. THE hostility of Spain, in the capture of a government vessel, carrying supplies to a squadron, on which the liberty of so many of our brave seamen depended; the capture of our gun boat, which defended herself with the American flag fully displayed; the capture of an American vessel (and it is said her condemnation) bound to Naples, because she had not a Spanish pass, alias certificate, from the Spanish consul; and the daily captures of our vessels, condemned in the Spanish ports in the Island of Cuba, and numbers of others, which would overflow the columns of your paper, evince a degree of insult that has never been submitted to by any European government. But war upon the high seas is not the only scourge which is inflicted upon our mercantile citizens; a system of rapacity deliberately formed seems now to be the engine of pecuniary extortion, and our merchants are made to enrich the agents of foreign countries, who are authorised by our government to remain amongst us as spies for their own. I allude to Spanish consuls.
These agents have, from time to time, published regulations, that our public shipping papers must be authenticated by them, without which, it would appear they would be entitled to no confidence whatever. To these, many submitted with reluc-
tance; but some would not yield to such shameful exactions. By new regulations, published within these few days, it is evident that there is a perfect understanding between the officer in the Havanna and the officer here; the first is to publish his regulation in the Havanna, that every article of the cargo must be entered in the manifest, and certified by the Spanish Consul in the port of the United States—for instance, Philadelphia.
This edict is immediately sent on to Philadelphia, and the Spanish consul declares such to be the law of Spain: I believe he says his majesty's orders, &c. all this is a fine concert, played between the king's officers, and we must pay the fidlers.
The fact is, in times of peace, there are regular traders between London and Cadiz; when one of these puts up for freight, she will receive goods for twenty or fifty different houses in Spain: for the shipment to each house, a consul's certificate must be attached; that is, twenty or fifty certificates.
No law of Spain, I believe, enforces such exaction upon the trade with the United States and her Spanish colonies. But the sub-agents of his most catholic majesty (and with what right, our executive, I hope, will enquire) think proper to make laws for no other purpose; and, instead of charging us two dollars for a certificate of each shipment, they charge the peaceable Americans with from one to two dollars upon every article in the shipment.
On the word Address. There is a particular propensity inherent in us all, the effects of which are the same but the mode of application extremely dissimilar, and which may be known by the general term of address . The address of an old man consists in persuading his mistress that he is young; and that of a youth in instructing that he has arrived at the age of maturity and secrecy. A sharper has attained the height of his wishes if he has the address to pass in the opinion of the world, for an honest man; and the latter is often suspected of being otherwise, if he displays too much address ; modest women are frequently mistaken for courtesans by affecting their address ; neither is a cyprian qualified to succeed in her profession until she has acquired that seeming address of innocence. A creditor displays his address in discovering the address of his debtor; and the address of a debtor consists in cautiously concealing his address from his creditor.
***** THE AMERICAN CAPTIVE.
As wearied and faint, o'er the wild domain, Near Tripoli's borders I besought the cool shade, My pity was rous'd by the clank of a chain; I saw a poor captive reclin'd on his spade. "Sleeps my country!" he cried "shall I ne'er visit it more, The land of my fathers and freedom enjoy? Will never thy voice shake this guilt-hardened shore, And warn it that vengeance has wak'd to destroy?" "O where is the valor that flew to repel, The lawless aggressions of Gallia's power? O where do those spirits magnanimous dwell Who scorn'd to submit in a perilous hour?" "Has anarchy 'whelm'd thee in gloomy despair? Or the conqueror levell'd thy tow'ring pride? O no. By the blood of our heroes I swear, Thy prowess shall never be vainly despis'd." "When lately thy thunders assail'd the blue sky, And the desert re-echo'd the clamours of war; Thy genius approving, look'd down from on high, And own'd with a smile the American tar." "Where now are these heroes that led the bold fight; And the eagle and stars bore to Tripoli's wall? Alas! sons of glory, our navy's delight, Condemn'd in a contest unequal to fall"
"Must care for our brothers strike the sad lay, Methinks that with rapture I hear them exclaim, Ere long shall the bones of sea-robbers display, Monuments worthy of Somers's name."
THE annual Meeting of Overseers of the Poor of Jefferson County will be held in Shepherd's-Town, on Saturday the 21st of September next, for the purpose of laying the levy. All persons having claims against the parish are desired to attend. It is also requested that the Overseers in each district will be punctual in their attendance early in the day.
Teste, W. R. LOURY, Clerk. August 23, 1805.
SIX CENTS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber on the night of July last, an apprentice boy named Joseph Subject, aged 17 years last February. He took with him a variety of clothing not particularly recollected. I will give the above reward to any person who will return the said runaway.
JOHN BURNS. Berkeley County, August 23, 1805.
Flagg's Mill.
THE subscriber has got the above Mill in complete order for the manufacture of Wheat and other Grain. He will give a Barrel of Superfine Flour for every 300 weight of clean merchantable Wheat weighing 58 pounds per bushel, and stand the inspection from this till the first of April, 1806. A receipt from the inspector or merchant with the letters of the brand will be necessary in case of condemnation.
DAVID BEATTY. August 23, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be offered to public sale at my plantation on Tuscarora Creek, 8 miles from Martinsburg, on the 12th day of September next, the following property, viz: a number of Milch Cows, and Beef Cattle, 42 head of Hogs of different sizes, Sheep, Wind Mill, Farming Utensils, one excellent Case of Drawers, one corner Cupboard, with other Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention. The sale to commence at ten o'clock, when due attendance, and a reasonable credit will be given by JAMES MILLER, sen. August 23, 1805.
Public Sale.
WILL be sold at public vendue on Wednesday the 28th inst. at the subscriber's plantation near Flagg's Mill, one mile from Martinsburg, a quantity of Rye by the bushel, Milch Cows, Corn in the ground, Hay in the stack, Household Furniture, &c. Six months credit will be given, on giving bond with approved security. The sale will begin about 9 o'clock. JOHN VAN METRE. August 23, 1805.
WILL be sold at public vendue, on the 12th day of September next, the following property, viz: Brood Mares, Milch Cows and some young Cattle, some Hogs, a new Waggon in complete order for the roads, some Hogheads and Barrels, and many other articles too tedious to mention. The sale will commence at ten o'clock, when due attendance will be given and the terms made known. JOHN ROBERTS. August 23, 1805.
I will also sell or rent the property I now live on near Strider's mill, possession of which will be given on the 15th day of September next. J. R.
A variety of BLANKS for sale at this Office.

THE FIRST LESSON OF A FATHER TO HIS SON AT A YEAR OLD.
BOY love thy mother!—she with tear- ful eye, Tends the slow progress of the op'ning mind, Removes the cause of every infant sigh, And by her practice lures thee to be kind.
Boy love thy mother!—calm her beating heart, That throbs affectionately with care for thee: Compose her anxious breast with play- ful art, Press her soft lips and prattle at her knee.
Boy love thy mother!—let thy lisping tongue In broken accents charm her won- drous ear, And when again upon her bosom hung, Say, Oh, Mama! I love, I love you dear.
Boy love your mother!—the reflected rays, Will beam new lustre o'er thy father's days.
SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received and is now opening, an elegant assortment of
MERCHANDIZE,
suitable for the present season, which he takes the liberty of offering to his friends and the public in general uncom- monly cheap, consisting in part of the following articles, and a number of o- thers too tedious for insertion:
Douglas and Ticklingburgs, Russia Sheetings and Drillings, Brown Holland, 9-8 Irish Sheetings, 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 10-4 Damask Table Cloths, 4-4 and 5-4 Diaper Linen, 9-8 and 12-8 Apron Checks, Fustians and Jeans, Nankeens, Cotton Hosiery, Mouseline Vest shapes, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Umbrellas, Fashionable Chintzes and Calicos, Low priced ditto, Coloured Cambric Muslins, Low priced ditto, Dimities, uncommonly cheap, 12-8 Damask Silk Shiruts, Extra long pic nic silk Gloves, A variety of elegant Laces and Edg- ings, low priced, Lutestring and coloured Sattins, Ribbons, Book and Yaconet Muslins, Mouselines and Kid Shoes.
A large assortment of Extra and Ha- bit Silk Gloves.
THE above mentioned articles are of a superior quality, and to be had at very reduced prices. The subscriber has also received a complete assortment of
Groceries and Hard-Ware;
He has Waldron's Grass and Cradling Scythes, Moiland and Gram Creek Wheat Staves. He assures his friends and cus- tomers generally, that he will sell those articles on very accommodating terms, and begs leave to solicit their custom as usual.
WARRANTED Bolting Cloths,
Superfine, Common and Midling, of the first quality, for sale on the usual terms. PHILIP NADENBOUSCH. Martinsburg, June 7, 1805.
THE notes given for goods bought at the sale of the estate of John Huffman, dec'd, are now due, and such of them as are not paid off on or before the first day of September next, will be put into the hands of proper officers for recovery, without respect to persons; all persons having claims against said estate, are requested to bring them for- ward properly attested for settlement. JONATHAN CUSHWA. August 9, 1805.
FOR SALE, Pursuant to the last will and testament of Robert Creighton, dec'd, a valuable
Tract of Land,
Lying in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia, three miles from the town of Martinsburg, on the road lead- ing to Williamsport, eighty-five miles from the City of Baltimore, seventy-five from the City of Washington, and eigh- ty miles from the town of Alexandria— containing six-hundred acres, one half cleared and under good fence, the ba- lance well clothed with timber: There are on said land a number of never fail- ing springs, and a sufficient quantity of Meadow: This Tract would suit well to be divided, as there are two Dwelling Houses, two Double Barns, and two Orchards of choice Fruit. It lies five miles from the river Potomak, the nav- igation of said river is now completed, produce may be conveyed down the river to the City of Washington and to the town of Alexandria at a small expense. For terms apply to William Riddle, of the town of Martinsburg. A good title will be made the purchaser by
WILLIAM RIDDLE, and WM. CREIGHTON, } Ex't's.
Berkeley County, ss. February Court, 1805. Robert Kennedy, Executor of Thomas Kennedy, deceased, Compt against Daniel Kennedy and others, Def'ts. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant Daniel Kennedy, not having entered his appear- ance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this Com- monwealth, on the motion of the Com- plainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Ber- keley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy.
Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Berkeley, ss. June Court, 1805. William Stuart, Compt against Josiah Raymond, Lunis Newkirk, Geo. Newkirk, Reuben Newkirk, Samuel Swearingen, Gideon Goas, Joseph Wallingsford, Thomas Cox, Rignal Burr, Henry Holman, Adam Myers, Bazil Cross, Baldry Burr, William Bennett, Richard Morelatt, Abraham Morelatt, sen. George Lanehart, John Grove, James Likens, Nathaniel Linthicum, Cornelius Simmons, George Filson, John Strode, Jere- miah Strode, William Godman, Pe- ter Seaburn, William Seaburn, David Harris, John Lamet, Jacob Hoover, John Harrison, James Warren, John Smith, Edward Mercer, Rignal Green, Joseph Foreman, Christopher Parrott, Thomas Cox, John Randall, Anthony Turner, Robert Burns, John Jones, Thomas Shepherd, Aar- on Farthing, Joseph Ingle, George Mason, Jacob Comegys, John Burr, Frederick Imhoff, Swearingen Ray, Lewis Wisenall, and Jacob Smurt, Defendants.
In CHANCERY. THE Defendant, Josiah Raymond, not having entered his appear- ance agreeable to an act of Assem- bly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Com- monwealth, on the motion of the Com- plainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Ber- keley and Jefferson Intelligencer, for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court House of the said County. A Copy.
Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
FOR SALE, Two likely Virginia-born Female SLAVES. one sixteen the other eighteen years old. They have been accustomed to house and out work. Apply to the Printer. June 28, 1805.
European & East India GOODS.
JUST received and now opening by the subscriber, an extensive variety of the Latest Improved Fashions, of su- perior quality, well assorted and select- ed from the present Importations; also a general assortment of HARDWARE and GROCERIES.—All of which he highly recommends to his friends, cus- tomers and a liberal public, at the most reduced cash prices. Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for the flattering encouragement he has heretofore expe- rienced in his line of business, all friends and customers will please to accept his best respects.
JEREMIAH EVANS. Martinsburg, May 24, 1805.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, containing a- bout 180 acres, about 100 of which are cleared; there is a convenient Dwel- ling House and Kitchen and a good Barn on the premises; near the House is a Well thirty feet deep, which never goes dry when kept clean; on one part of the Plantation there is a large and excellent Spring.—The Land is of a superior qua- lity; it lies on the road leading from Martinsburg to Boyd's Ferry, and is about six miles from the former place.— For terms apply on the premises, or to the subscriber in Martinsburg.
IGNATIUS PRICE. January 25, 1805.
More Fresh Goods.
JUST received, and are now opening, a large and general assortment of Summer Goods and Groceries,
which, in addition to his former supply received this spring, makes his assort- ment at present very general, all of which will be sold unusually low for cash. Also, HERRINGS of the Bal- timore inspection by the barrel, and a quantity of H. & J. Long's and Z. Burns' noted SICKLES, Waldron's Cradling and Grass SCYTHES, &c.
He has also for sale, some handsome Bear-Skins, for Fropper's Caps and Hslsters. JAMES FAULKNER. Martinsburg, June 14, 1805.
Cheap Goods.
THE subscriber has just received from the City of Philadelphia, and is now opening a large supply of remark- ably Cheap Goods, consisting in part of 4-4 and 7-8 Irish Linens, 100 pieces ele- gant Chintzes and Calicos of the newest patterns, 1 trunk Fashionable Muslins of different kinds, a handsome assortment of Dimities and Leghorn Bonnets, 4 bales India Muslins, Nankeens, Apron Checks, a handsome assortment of best Brussels Laces and Edgings, extra Long Silk Gloves, and a variety of other articles.
He has also received a large supply of BAR-IRON and CASTINGS. English Blister'd and Crowley STEEL.
Also—A parcel of good old WHISKY, distilled in Maryland.
The above Goods having been chiefly purchased for Cash, on the lowest terms, I am happy to inform my friends and the public generally, that I am now enabled to supply them, with such Merchandise as they may want, on good terms. THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, May 10, 1805.
TO BE RENTED,
IF not privately disposed of before, to the highest bidder, on the 14th day of December next, if fair, or the next fair day, three TENEMENTS, two and a half miles westward of Charles-Town, Jefferson County; viz. the first suppo- sed to contain 345 acres, the second 125 acres, and the third 90 acres.—For terms apply to GEORGE S. WASHINGTON, Near the premises. July 19, 1805.
BERKELEY COUNTY, ss. June Court, 1805. MICHAEL M'KEWAN, Complainant, vs. GEORGE LINDENBURGER, Defendant. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant by his Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the defendant is not an in- habitant of this Commonwealth, it is or- dered that the defendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the complain- ant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer and continued for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this County.
A Copy. Attest, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
Messrs. Samuel Craig, Anthony Kennedy, and Patrick Campbell, take Notice,
THAT on Saturday the 24th day of August next, between the hours of six o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening of the same day, at the house of Col. David Hunter, in the town of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Vir- ginia, I will take the depositions of said Hunter, William Riddle and James Faulkner, to be read in evidence upon the trial of a suit in Chancery, depending in the Court of the said County, where- in I am complainant, and you, as trustees of Tabb & M'Affry, Michael M'Kewan, and Richard M'Sherry, are defendants.
I am, Yours, &c. JOHN O'FERRALL. Martinsburg, July 26, 1805.
Berkeley County, ss. June Court, 1805. Daniel M'Kenney, Compt, against Samuel Woods, Def't. In CHANCERY.
THE Defendant, Samuel Woods, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered that the said De- fendant do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in August next, to answer the bill of the Complain- ant, 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 the said County.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, c.b.c.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS I did pass my obliga- tion to Daniel Vanmetre, on the fourth day of May last, for the sum of two thousand five hundred and thirty three dollars and thirty-three cents, pay- able on the first of September next, being the balance due for the purchase of three hundred and nineteen acres of land, at Opeckon Bridge, Berkeley County, Vir- ginia; said Vanmetre did on same day bind himself to convey said land to me by a clear title and general warrantee at or before the payment of said balance; and whereas I have been since informed, by good authority, he the said Vanmetre cannot comply with his obligation, nor give a clear title to the whole of the land, I do hereby forewarn all and every person whatsoever, from taking an assignment of my obligation, as I am determined not to pay any part of said obligation un- til said Vanmetre fully complies with his obligation to me. Given under my hand this thirtieth day of July, 1805. JACOB MIDDLECALF.
MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.
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