Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-06-03 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 10 OF VOLUME V.]
FRIDAY, June 3, 1803.
[WHOLE No. 218.]
THOSE Gentlemen who have subscribed for Russel's History of MODERN EUROPE , are informed, that their books are now ready for delivery at the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
The publishers have been at very considerable expense in having this invaluable work elegantly finished, it is therefore hoped that the subscribers will call and take up their books as soon as possible.
A few sets of the Antient History , by the same Author, perfectly similar in size and price per volume with the Modern History , are also received, and which may be had with or without it.
May 27, 1803.
Just received, a large and general assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS,
Which will be sold on the most reasonable terms for Cash or County Produce. JAMES FAULKNER.
May 27, 1803.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having formed a resolution to close all his accounts up to the 1st instant, requests all those that are in any manner indebted to him, to make immediate payment, as he is determined to give no longer indulgence.
JAMES FAULKNER.
Martinsburg, May 6, 1803.
NEW STORE.
THE subscriber has just received at his STORE a handsome assortment of SPRING & SUMMER
GOODS,
By the latest arrivals at Baltimore, which he is determined to sell at the most reduced prices, for CASH or suitable COUNTRY PRODUCE.
JAMES TOOLE.
Darkesville, May 27, 1803.
TO BE SOLD.
AT the Dwelling House of the subscriber, on Wednesday the 8th of June next, Four Hundred and forty Acres of first quality Lime Stone LAND , whereon is a good frame Dwelling House. Two likely NEGROES , a boy and girl, the boy fourteen, and the girl twelve years of age. Ten HORSES , none exceeding four years old, all broke to the saddle or gears. Milch COWS , SHEEP an old CARRIAGE , and WAGGON , WHISKEY , RYE , CORN , WOOL , and BACON . Terms of sale—The purchaser to pay half the amount in hand, the balance in three annual payments—The Negroes cash, and a credit on the balance, which will be made known on the day of sale, by
RICH WILLIS.
Jefferson County, May 27, 1803.
NOTICE.
WAS committed to the Jail of Jefferson County, on the 8th day of April, NEGRO RICHARD . He says he belongs to a Mr. John Violet, of Loudoun county. Four feet 9 inches high, about 19 years old. His clothing is a gray close bodied coat, a green jacket, an old pair of shoes, and hat. The owner is desired to prove property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be sold for his Jail fees.
WILLIAM SHOPE, Jailor.
May 27, 1803.
STRAYED from the subscribers plantation four miles from Martinsburg, on Saturday the 26th of March last, a Yearling HEIFER of a brindle colour, with a white belly, one of her hind feet white, has a white stripe passing from one horn to the other about two inches wide, and the end of her tail white. Neither cropped or branded. Was very fat when she went away. One Dollar Reward and reasonable charges will be paid for returning the said Heifer.
GEORGE BOWERS.
May 27, 1803.
There are a variety of traits in the character of the First Consul of France, not generally known. The following account of this extraordinary person, from the pen of an eminent writer in London, who had frequently seen him, and was well acquainted with his transactions, will serve to inform while it amuses our readers.
From the London General Advertiser.
CHARACTER OF BUONAPARTE.
WHILE there is but one opinion with regard to the title of the First Consul of France, to the sovereign which he at present holds, it is frequently disputed whether he owes it to his own ability and address, or to that unaccountable caprice with which accident has at times elevated the undeserving to the highest stations.
The instances in which he has retrieved his fortunes, even against probability, and the ascendancy which he has constantly acquired over all his rivals, seem sufficiently to establish his abilities. The talents for enterprize, and those for permanent command, are however by no means the same; and many a person has been well qualified to attain a throne, who was not capable to preserve himself in that elevated station for a single year. To decide his capacity as a sovereign, therefore, we must take a much nearer view of his character.
The fervor of mind which qualifies a man for great enterprize and achievements is almost universally attended with such violent and unruly passions as frequently divert ambition from its course, and makes the mind spend its force on objects which do not at all contribute to the acquirement of pre-eminence. In the First Consul's mind, however, ambition seems to have gained such supreme dominion over every faculty, to have so completely absorbed every other passion, that in the whole course of his conduct, since he first came into public notice, there is not, perhaps, a single instance that can be produced, where either the baser or nobler passions have made him turn aside from the direct road of power. He has none of those weaknesses of humanity which are called amiable, because they spring from virtues.
His measures are never impeded by the interference of friends and favorites. A Lascaris, a Roederer, a Fouche, by turns serve the purposes of his ambition, and by turns share the sunshine of his favors, by turns also these tools become blunted and lose their utility, and are, in consequence, by turns thrown aside. Bonaparte has no friends, he has no one that unlocks his heart, and penetrates into his utmost recess. With a peculiar reserve and secrecy that has hardly ever been paralleled, he agitates and completes his plans within his own bosom, and then producing them unexpectedly to the world excites almost as much surprise in the immediate attendants of his own courts as in the cabinets of St. James, and Vienna.
The effects of this state of mind are perceptible in every part of his conduct. His ambition seems to have acquired the additional energy of all other passions which it has absorbed—and neither the difficulty of any attempt, nor the interference of those motives which usually act on the human mind have been able to divert him from the object of his pursuit. There is not one of his enterprises which has been defeated by obstacles within the power of human genius to remove. In war, whatever could be effected by address, by stratagem, by intrepidity, he has effected. Where he could, he surprised the enemy's camp—where he could, he bribed the officers to desert their posts—where he could not effect his purposes by neither of these methods, he marched boldly up, and trusted his fortune to the decision of a battle. When his supposed religion was likely to prove an obstacle, he abjured it, and when his purposes again required it, he as solemnly became anew an apostate. Knowing however, the influence of religion on the human mind, he never failed to prove himself the most devoted of proselytes.
At Rome he was the chosen champion of the Cross—at Cairo, a special messenger, sent by Heaven for the destruction of infidels.
By such means, by despising fear, and putting scruple of conscience to defiance,
Bonaparte, in imitation of the greatest hero of antiquity, never receding from a grand design, succeeding in all but one—His attempt on the Turkish empire was completely baffled. But if he was for once compelled to renounce the object of his heart, if he was opposed by an enemy of no less genius than himself, if his resources were cut off, his troops thinned by the most dreadful of diseases, and depleted by the insupportable difficulties that seemed to hem them on every side—if, in these circumstances, he found himself unable to contend with nature and fortune, we are not yet to suppose that his ambition for once, sunk under the pressure of disaster, or that his eager hopes were for a moment extinguished. In the whole course of that expedition there is not the slightest appearance of remissness in his ruling passion, ambition.
His religion and his country he abjured without hesitation. When his prisoners became so numerous as to clog the operations of the army, when some of his soldiers were infected with the plague; he adopted the summary expedients of Frederick the Great, to prevent the infection from spreading—and when he had no artillery to play on the walls of Acre, he endeavored to raise a mound of the bodies of his soldiers level with the ramparts, as he had formerly made a bridge of them at the passage of Lodi! When all these efforts proved fruitless, his ambition, as if collecting force, like a torrent, from the obstacles which opposed it, burst forth in a new and unexpected direction.
Abandoning his troops, the companions and the achievers of all his victories, to the enemy and the pestilence, he passed over into Europe through the midst of his enemies, overturned the established government of his country to which he had so often sworn allegiance, and without even the hesitation of the First Caesar, boldly seized at once on the sovereignty of a mighty empire.
His inordinate ambition naturally inspires him with a confidence unbounded. Conscious that he will go to every length to execute his object, he is never deterred from his schemes by the prudent calculations of those who are more timid. It is to this boundless confidence that he owes his own present elevation, and France owes her extended dominion.
After his return from Egypt, and the passage of the Alps, there is no enterprise so romantic which Bonaparte may not attempt.
The qualities which we have already mentioned, are such as fit the First Consul beyond most men, for the attainment of authority—they are also of such a nature as to enable him to retain the power he has acquired. Men, whose ambition has been aroused only by the object immediately presented—who possess other strong passions, that are ready to act as soon as ambition ceases, by overstrained exertions, are apt, on attaining the summit of power, to give a loose to the other principles of their disposition. Enemies, favorites, sensual gratifications by turns, excite them to acts subversive of their authority. Bonaparte, however, has not as yet given any symptoms of being at all influenced by such considerations—and if he has raised his own relations to honors, and has re-established the Catholic worship, we may find sufficient motives for the measures in the consolidation of his own power, without having recourse either to his fraternal affection or his religion.
The effect produced by this total absence of other passions, is more calculated for the retention than the acquirement of power. Cold and reserved, his features seldom relaxing into a smile, and his haughtiness never giving way to carelessness conviviality, he throws mankind at a distance, and commands their respect by being above their pleasures, then conciliates their friendship and co-operation. It was only in the confusion and turbulence of a revolution, that such a man was calculated to attain a sudden rise. In the slow promotion of an established government, it certainly would have required a degree of dissimulation, more than equal to his other qualities, to have brought the variety of interests and circumstances necessary for advancement, to co-operate in his favor.
One dangerous consequence, however,
to his ascendancy, results from the violent energy of his ambition. When he has reached the highest pinnacle, he feels restless, from the want of an object equal to his soaring genius.
To render the French empire the most flourishing on earth, affords a noble object to his ambition—but to make it so by the minute regulations of internal policy and the slow advancement of commerce, is a process too tedious for the mind of Bonaparte. Since his advancement to his present eminence, he has hitherto found sufficient employment in altering the denominations and form of his government, in exciting the emulation of the manufactures of France, and in reducing Italy and Switzerland under his immediate and absolute control.
Many materials still remain, on which he may exercise the activity of his genius. The assumption of the imperial title, and the consolidation of the empire of the Gauls, are works of time and labor. When these are once accomplished, let the other nations of Europe and America look out for themselves.
Extracts from Bishop Watson's answer to Paine's Age of Reason.
You conclude your objections to the Old Testament, says the Bishop to Paine, in a triumphant style—an angry opponent would say, in a style of extreme arrogance, and sordid self-sufficiency. "I have gone," you say, "through the bible, (mistaking here, as in other places, the Old Testament for the Bible) as a man would go through a wood with an axe on his shoulders, and fell trees—here they lie—and the priests, if they can, may replant them. They may, perhaps, stick them in the ground, but they will never grow." And is it possible that you think so highly of your performance as to believe that you have thereby demolished the authority of a book which Newton himself esteemed the most authentic of all histories—which by its celestial light illumines the darkest ages of antiquity—which is the touchstone whereby we are enabled to distinguish between true and fabulous theology, between the God of Israel, holy, just, and good, and the impure rabble of heathen Balaam—which has been thought by competent judges to have afforded matter for the laws of Solon, and a foundation for the philosophy of Plato—which has been illustrated by the labour of learning in all ages and countries—and been admired and venerated for its piety, its sublimity, and its veracity, by all who were able to read and understand it. No, sir, you have gone indeed through the wood, with the best intention in the world to cut it down, but you have merely busied yourself in exposing to vulgar contempt a few unsightly shrubs, which good men had wisely concealed from public view! you have left your way on the mountains of Lebanon—the goodly cedar trees whereof, lamenting the madness, and pitying the blindness of your rage against them, have scorned the blunt edge, and the base temper of your axe, and laughed unhurt at the feebleness of your stroke.
Again—"Should the Bible (meaning as I before remarked, the Old Testament) and Testament hereafter fall, it is not I that have been the occasion." You look I think upon your own production, as with a parent's partial eye, when you speak of it in such a style of self-complacency. The Bible, sir, has withstood the learning of Porphyry, and the power of Julian, to say nothing of the manful Faustus—it has resisted the genius of Bolinbroke, and the wit of Voltaire, to say nothing of a numerous herd of inferior assailants—and it will not fall by your force. You have barbed anew the blunted arrows of former adversaries—you have feathered them with blasphemy and ridicule—dipped them in your deadliest poison—aimed them with your utmost skill—shot them against the shield of faith with your utmost vigor—but, like the feeble javelin of aged Priam, they will scarcely reach the mark, will fall to the ground without a stroke.
THOMAS PAINE
Attempts to invalidate the credit of the Scriptures, he exclaims that the public worship of God is an abomination. Now if we duly consider that Religion recommends virtue and teaches the reward of

it and the punishment of vice in a future state, we shall see that to decry religion and the public worship of God, cannot be philanthropy, it cannot be beneficial to mankind, nor for their interest, but that it is in truth an act of the most pernicious malevolence and cruel misanthropy. To abolish religion is to encourage bad men in vice and wickedness. It is to discourage good men in good actions, virtue and morality. Human laws are made to restrain wicked men from open crimes but the check of conscience only can restrain them from secret wickedness that comes not within the cognizance of human laws. Take away religion, you annihilate this check of conscience. You set open the gates to a flood of wickedness of all kinds to rush in on the world, thefts and robberies, and every crime that can be named. The dissolution of society must be the inevitable consequence of such a state and to this directly tends the doctrines of this Thomas Paine.
I conceive it the duty and interest of every man, as far as he is able, to prevent this by opposing the tenets of this dangerous man. Wherefore I have undertaken, according to my small ability, to lay before you some thoughts (that have occurred to me from common reason) to show that the soul of man is immortal and responsible for its acting here, in the life to come.
First I say man consists of body and mind or soul. The body is a machine constructed of matter and durable as a body only a few years. The soul is invisible, we have no clear ideas of what it is, but whatever the soul may be, we are sufficiently certain of its existence, that it is in some manner joined to or connected to the body, whilst the body lives that it commands, the body can begin motion and put the body in motion, and control that motion by the mere act of its will, but how or by what mechanism it effects this, is totally unknown to us. The soul is therefore a thing superior to the body and a finer work of the Omnipotent for the governor is of higher rank than the governed in the eyes of him who appoints them. Matter is in its nature inert, it cannot begin motion, it must receive a force or impulse to be always proportionate to the motion produced, yet notwithstanding this, it is in its nature eternal, it may be divided, burned, reduced to its component particles and these particles dispersed, but they cannot be destroyed, they still remain the same, they come from the hand of the Omnipotent Creator, they cannot be changed into a different matter, nor annihilated without the act of him who first made them, it is impossible and this we learn from the art of Chemistry.
Now matter, the baser thing, being in its own nature eternal spirit, the finer and more noble thing in the eyes of the Creator, must a fortiori be also eternal, for to preserve a coarse thing and destroy a fine one, indicates folly in the man who does it, but folly cannot be predicated of infinite wisdom, it is the greatest absurdity. Therefore I say spirit (the human soul) is immortal without an act of the Omnipotent to annihilate it.
Again the sense of pleasure a good action gives to him that does it, and the sense of guilt and internal shame a bad action gives behind it, (and these are natural to all men) are plain intimations from our Creator that the soul is a responsible being and will be held to account hereafter for its actions in this life, could it be otherwise, it would follow that the creator had given us these intimations for no use or purpose, and this is impossible, for infinite wisdom does nothing in vain, therefore I say, it is impossible that the soul is not a responsible being bound to give account hereafter of its actions in this life.
SENEX. (Anti-Democrat.)
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, April 7.
We received yesterday morning, the Moniteur of the 3d of April. It brings no news, the French funds are 52 3-10ths. We have received papers from America to the 8th March. The United States it is evident, are likely to assert their right to the free navigation of the Mississippi, with the greatest activity and vigor.
By letters received yesterday from Paris, we are informed, that the whole city and even the Consular Palace itself, are placarded with the following words:
" Point de Paix—Point de Consulat. "
" No Peace—No Consul. "
By a gentleman who left Helvoet, on the 2d of April, at 2 o'clock, we learn that 13 American transports, and some French frigates were then there, for the
purpose of conveying the army bound on the Louisiana expedition. They were all embarked, and only waiting the arrival of general Victor, the Commander in Chief. The next morning a little way at sea, we heard the guns fire which was to announce the General's arrival, and passed through a squadron of English frigates that were waiting to intercept the expedition. Through the same channel we heard, that the French army had actually entered Holland, alleging as an excuse that England retained the Cape of Good Hope.
Public credulity is still made the sport of every idle rumor. Nothing transpired yesterday in the Political World worthy of particular attention. So far, therefore, as regards the important question at issue, the public mind continues in a very fluctuating state. It is generally understood, that at a council held at the Duke of Portland's on Wednesday last, a resolution was come to for an application to the emperor of Russia, to guarantee the independence of Malta. It was also stated yesterday, that Mr. Stewart, who arrived on Tuesday evening from Vienna, had bro't dispatches from Lord Whitworth, which demanded an immediate consideration, and answer. The communication from Vienna, must have been of the first consequence, as it required the care and speed of such a messenger as the Secretary to the British Ambassador at that court, be that as it may, the ultimatum of France is not expected before the middle or end of next week. Some are of opinion, that the final decision of the subject in dispute cannot be received before the lapse of a fortnight—in that case, they may certainly allude to an answer from Russia or Germany to some proposition transmitted thither soon after the acknowledgment of those differences which have paralyzed most classes in society. We wish for a favorable issue—but ready for either alternative, we wait with fortitude the grand event.
ROTTERDAM, April 12.
By an express order from the First Consul, the Louisiana expedition is definitely suspended. The French general began the day before yesterday to disembark the troops that were on board the vessels; they will proceed, with the other troops newly arrived in this Republic, to different destinations both on the frontiers and elsewhere. In several of our towns, among others Nemeguen and Grave, their entrance was at first opposed by the Commandants of the Dutch garrisons; but after an ulterior explanation, these Commandants thought fit to yield to necessity and force. Persons of good information of what is passing, and who have access to all the principal functionaries of the government, state, as a matter of certainty, that among the 12 members of the government, there is a party which has absolutely protested against this measure of France; in consequence of which the French troops have, in such great numbers, entered our territory. The majority has, however, judged that protestation to be, in our present circumstances, impolitic.
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
NEW-YORK, May 21.
Richard Rogers, Esq. who has for several years executed the duties of naval officer of the port of New-York, with much ability, and whose only crime was his being a federalist, yesterday received his dismissal from that office.
Samuel Osgood, Esq. is appointed by the President, his successor.
BOSTON, May 20.
A letter was yesterday received by a gentleman in this town, from the captain of one of the American vessels chartered by the French Government to carry troops to Louisiana, dated at Rotterdam, April 5. The writer observes, "We have had all our troops on board these three weeks, but dare not go to sea, because an English squadron is laying in wait for us—I cannot conjecture when we shall sail. The French say they will pay us demurrage—but I have my fears on the subject. The wages and provisions will require all the freight money. We are truly in a very disagreeable situation."
PITTSBURGH, May 27.
We lay before our readers the following letter which has been received in this place from a gentleman in New-Orleans. The writer of it is high in the confidence of a large portion of the people on the western waters—he has been chosen to represent them in the next Congress, and he is a friend and political adherent of the present administration. He cannot be mistaken as to facts, and his opinions are highly worthy of credit. From both we
see great cause of apprehension and alarm for the future—as well as of regret that in time past our rulers had not pursued more spirited and decisive measures than they have adopted relative to our rights upon the Mississippi.
New-Orleans, 14th April, 1803.
"I have been here eight days, and find our affairs in statu quo . The Intendant will not open the port or give us a deposit. He swears in the most solemn manner, that the deposit shall not be granted while he remains in office. Many of his friends are well assured that he wishes to furnish a pretext to the Americans to make a descent upon this port and country—and that he is secretly instructed by the Minister of his Catholic Majesty to pursue this measure."
"The Spaniards and Americans here are incessantly wishing the U. States may send down an army without delay. They detest, they deprecate the government, the fastidious pride and tyrannical contributions of the French."
"The French Prefect has arrived. His professions to the Americans are amiable at present, but I think on the establishment of the French government he will change his tone. He is waiting for gen. Victor and the French troops before he begins his administration. Every expedient will be tried to inure our government and sink it into supineness. Now is the crisis, the important crisis for the Americans to seek redress and future security. The people here (a few Creoles excepted) would rejoice at prompt and effectual measures being used by the people of the western country."
"The French army destined for this place is said to be ordered for St. Domingo: a place of deposit is still refused to us: the most favorable opportunity in the world now presents itself, and if lost, I fear never can be regained. A few men would take this place, for they would meet with little or no resistance. It would surprise you to see the lively interest which the people here take in the future well being of our nation—and the rapture with which they read, and re-echo the speeches of the senators who were in favor of taking immediate possession of this country."
"I hope in God's name that our western militia may be immediately equipped and put in readiness, and that no time may be lost in pursuing the means of our safety. By our enemies we are charged with the want of public spirit. The Spaniards view the French with horror and disgust. They see their own government on the brink of ruin by the intrigues of French policy, and like a man in despair are regardless of further consequences. They seem impatient of delay, and often utter their surprise at the tameness and pusillanimity of the western country."
"I fear our plan of negotiation will only produce delay. Should it prove unsuccessful I shall thence forward mourn over the fallen fortunes of our degraded country."
Another letter has been received in this town from a gentleman now living in Louisiana, who formerly resided in Washington County—the following is an extract.
Louisiana, near Point Coupee,
28th March 1803.
"We are daily expecting the French to take possession of this country. It is said their civil officers are to be accompanied by 4,500. All arrangements are made by the officers of his Catholic Majesty for the reception of the officers of the Grand Republique. The Spanish Governor has left the government house, and taken private quarters. We are all in a high state of anxiety and alarm to know the worst of the business. Some are under great suspicions of our new masters, not knowing why they are sending so many troops to take possession of a country that will be given up, without the exchange of words other than those of civility."
"Times are bad at present here. Cotton usually sold for 25 dollars and sometimes for 30—this year we cannot sell for more than 15. The price of negroes has greatly fallen. They are one third lower than in years past. Flour in last month was 9 dollars per barrel for new flour—now it is offered for five and a half, and is coming down in great quantities. Adventurers from your country are likely to suffer unless they have purchased lower than usual."
ALEXANDRIA, May 27.
A private letter from Bordeaux inserted in the Amsterdam Courant, contains the following article:
"Yesterday we received accounts here with great pleasure, that all the difficulties which had arisen between Spain and
the United States of America have been completely removed. Spain has disowned the conduct of the Government of N. Orleans, and given strict orders that every thing in regard to the United States, shall be placed on its former footing. This intelligence may be depended on."
May 30.
The United States frigate Constitution, now lying in Boston harbour, is ordered to be fitted for sea immediately. She will be commanded by Captain Preble.
Extract of a letter from a merchant at Havre to his correspondent in New York, dated April 9th.
"Colonel Munro is arrived here, and has been received by the civil and military authorities in the most distinguished manner. He sets out for Paris to morrow morning."
Extract of another letter, dated April 10.
"I had the pleasure to write you by the South Carolina, which sailed from hence some days since. By that letter you would perceive we were under great apprehensions of war with England. The preparations still making justify a continuance of these apprehensions; and, as the two governments preserve the most profound secrecy on the pending negotiations, it is impossible to say what will be the result. Mr. Munro arrived here yesterday."
CHAMBERSBURG, May 25.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Ireland, to his brother in this borough, dated.
"Duncan, (Antrim county)
March 20, 1803.
DEAR BROTHER,
"I am sorry to inform you, that the West is in a state of open rebellion, and at this moment, actually in arms against the government. A new Militia have been raised by government, which act with great authority over the people; a great impress has taken place in all the ports of England, and this week the press-gangs arrived in our ports—they press, without respect to persons, all they find out of actual employ: married men are seized, no matter in what situation their families are, and haled on board of the vessels."
"I believe a new revolt is the whisper here, as far as I am able to judge; and from every information the subjects of G. Britain, in England, are in the same spirit. I hope I may never experience another Revolution, for we are loaded with more taxes, on account of the last, than nine-tenths of the people are able to bear. But we must submit to the burthen—how long, God only knows. There are recruiting parties in all our inland towns—Belfast, in particular, has suffered much by the press-gangs."
"As soon as possible I shall embark for your country, for real safety is not to be found here. If any thing more takes place, I will inform you as early as possible."
"I conclude with just observing, that the Crown of England dreads an invasion, and is making every preparation to prevent the same."
YORK, May 25.
Last week those black miscreants who had planned the destruction of this borough, and who had succeeded in laying several valuable barns in ashes, received their sentence. Four of them plead guilty to the charges brought against them, and four plead not guilty. Two of the four who plead not guilty, were found guilty by a jury. The court appointed learned counsel, on the part of the prisoners, whose trial was conducted with the strictest regard to justice. When the criminals were all brought into court to receive their sentence, the president of the court reminded them, of the obligations they were under, to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania, for their benevolent exertions to remove the blacks from a state of slavery—that many of their colour had already obtained the rights of freemen—After telling them of their ingratitude towards the citizens of Pennsylvania who had done so much for them, the president of the court pronounced sentence against them. Five of them were condemned to hard labour for 12 years—6 years of the time to solitary confinement; and one was condemned to hard labour for 5 years—6 months of the time to solitary confinement.—Those blacks together with one or two white men, who had been imprisoned on suspicion of being concerned in the plot, but against whom the grand jury did not find bills, were ordered by the court, to find bail for their good behaviour for a limited time.

MARTINSBURG, June 3.
MARRIED, Doctor Samuel J. Cra- mer to Miss Eleanor Kearsley, both of Shepherd's-Town.
When Mr. Jefferson was elected president, Major Thomas Lewis, the newly elected member of Congress, was agent with the Cherokee Indians for the United States. The president wanted to provide for a friend, and deprived Major Lewis of his office. Since that the freeholders of the district in which Major Lewis resides, have elected him member of Congress. Thus we find that to be deprived of an office by the present administration is not considered by the people to be a disadvantage. In this case, it has been the means of elevation. When Mr. Jefferson meets Major Lewis in his present character, will he say— We are all republicans—we are all federalists. [Virginia Gaz.]
What sort of looks will Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin put on when they hold caucuses concerning the late elections in Virginia? Four Federalists!!—Federalism gaining so rapidly in Virginia!—Astonishing—impossible! What is to be done? says the sage of Monticello, De general ticket will do for dem , replies Gallatin. Be it so, says Mr. Madison. Let them try it if they dare, reply the Federalists.
[Ibid.]
On the result of the election we congratulate the friends of the genuine principles of the administration of Washington and Adams. Connecticut, always unshaken in her elevated course, has given a signal proof that neither the artifices of the leaders in revolution, nor the execrated vengeance of those who "feel power and forget right," can turn her to the right hand nor to the left from the path wherein she has steadily progressed in honor and prosperity.
The two first magistrates, every member of the first branch of the Legislature, more than three quarters of the House of Representatives, and a majority of the freemen in four fifths of the towns are decided Federalists. On such a phalanx, we rely with entire confidence for the preservation of our great and valuable interests.
[Connecticut Courant.]
Post Office management.—In the North Carolina Journal, just received, we find the following note from the editor:
"We are sorry to inform Mr. Coleman, that his respectable subscribers to the New York Herald at this office, are much chagrined at their frequent stoppage, and at their non-arrival for the four last mails. This is the more vexatious, as other N. York papers of less estimation are regularly received, and we are confident the fault does not lie with him."
No; the fault does not lie here, the papers have been regularly and carefully put up, and placed in the New-York Post-Office, but how to provide a remedy for the evil we are utterly at a loss. As to the stoppage of the last papers, it will afford perhaps a clue to this base conduct to observe, that they contain some strictures on the Post Master General not very palatable to himself nor his officers. We now once more forward to our subscribers at Halifax two out of the four papers which have not come to hand, particularly the obnoxious ones—the other numbers are not to be had. These papers we shall accompany with a letter, desiring our agent to make strict enquiry at the office, and let us know if they also have been stopped.—Talk of a gag-law, indeed—what shall we say to the suppression of the public prints, by ministerial post-masters?
[N. York Herald.]
FROM BARBADOES, April 30.
"There have been two or three arrivals in the present week from Martinique. By these we learn that accounts have been received there, direct from France of the rupture with England, and that it has created much consternation, even the principal officers of the colony expressing their fears of the consequences of hostilities, declaring that "they think it hard they should be sent a thousand leagues across the ocean, only to be made prisoners of war." They have sent the Jemmappe to France, after taking her lower guns out and half of her crew, supposed for the purpose of expediting her passage, and that she may bring out a greater number of troops to reinforce the garrison.
Letters are said to be now in this city from a gentleman who formerly held a seat
in the senate of the United States, representative of this state, dated from Paris, the 28th March, which very explicitly asserts, that the prospects there bespeak war. From the connexions of that gentleman, and the former acquaintance which Talleyrand held at his house in this city, we should consider his authority in this point to be pretty decisive.
[Aurora.]
On the 14th ult. a Stable of Mr. Alexander Henderson, of Dumfries, Virginia, was set on fire by lightning and consumed, together with 7 Horses, a quantity of flour and sundry other articles.
[Wash. Fed.]
Blessings of Litigation.—At the last Supreme Court in New-Castle, Delaware, a contention about a Sheep worth three dollars was closed without trial, and the united costs and expenses of the parties were more than three hundred dollars.
[N. Y. Daily Adv.]
The following remarks are made on the extraordinary appearance of the Shooting Stars in Richmond, which we published some time ago.
From the American Daily Advertiser.
Mr. Poulson, To explain the nature and cause of extraordinary appearances, falls within the province of astronomers, astrologers and philosophers. This is very often done to satisfaction and seeming probability. Ingenious men may with much ease, account for any appearances. When however, appearances are of so extraordinary a nature, as those which happened at Richmond, on the 23d April, we are constrained to withhold our explanations—or from giving reason, or assigning causes from natural deductions or principles.—That phenomenon, in my opinion, was designed for some great end and purpose, by a power superior to all, at whose command the elements must form, or gather themselves, to execute his will. It is an eternal truth, that the power which created, and called all things into being and existence, can command to form themselves into any shape or form he pleases.
I am neither an astronomer, astrologer, philosopher or prophet, I shall therefore not attempt to shew that such appearances are produced by a collection of sulphuric vapours exhalating from the earth—but to shew that these are the signs we are to look for, as they are recorded in the pages of truth. I am induced to believe, from the many extraordinary occurrences and phenomena which have appeared within 30 years past, to the best of my recollection, that the time is not far distant, when this world will be visited in a manner not expected by many now. It is written—the stars shall fall from Heaven—the firmament of the Heaven shall be shaken, then will appear in glory and majesty, HE who (now denied and mocked by many) will call to judgment the hardened and stiff-necked atheist, and order them to a place suited to their state and condition.
I am well aware this kind of prophecy will not be well received by many. It is always most pleasing to us to hear good things, which promise safety and success. Good prophesying, though pleasing to the passions, desires and natural feeling, produces no good effect; if ever it did I am ignorant of it. But I am not ignorant of its having produced ill effects, destructive to many. True prophesying however disagreeable to the passions, desires and natural feeling of the sensualist, has always had a good effect upon some if not all. It has often been a means of stopping and turning many from the road to ruin and destruction. Considering man in a state of nature, without fear of a future punishment for crimes committed in this life, which remained unknown; or a sure hope of a future reward for a well spent life: every sensible and rational thinking man, will and must admit, that nothing but a dread of punishment can prevent and deter from the commission of horrid and shocking deeds.—Let none despise prophesying. True prophesying always proved itself true. GOOD prophesying always proved itself false in the end.
Let the daring profligate who bids defiance to divine admonition—Let the sly-secret & deep designing rogue, who secretly studies how to take in and injure his neighbor both in person and property, take it into serious consideration, why all these extraordinary appearances—he may convince himself, that we are fast approaching an awful period, when every one will wish, he had so lived as he ought to have done. Say not within
yourselves, the Lord delayeth coming—rest assured he will come—perhaps sooner than you expect.
PHILOTHEORUS.
CHEAP SPRING and SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscriber has just received, and is now opening at his Store in Martinsburg, a Large and General Assortment of
Fresh Goods,
bought in the City of Philadelphia, which have been selected from the latest importations from Europe and the East-Indies. Also, a complete Assortment of
Stationary,
Consisting of Histories, Travels, Novels, School-Books, &c.
A General Assortment of
Groceries,
Hard-Ware and Cutlery, Weaver's Reeds, Crumcreek and Dutch Sithe Stones,
Bar-Iron,
Both from Hughes' & Speers' iron-works.
As the greater part of these Goods have been purchased with Cash, he flatters himself he will be able to sell them on very reasonable terms for Cash or Country Produce. He returns sincere thanks to his friends for the encouragement he has received in his line of business for more than ten years past, and hopes to merit a continuation.
WILLIAM RIDDLE.
June 3, 1803.
NEW STORE.
Memenger & Cooper
HAVE opened adjoining the GLOBE INN, a large and general assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries & Ironmongery.
Also, a number of articles in the
Paint, Dye-stuff & Drug line,
Which they offer for sale at moderate profits for Cash or Country Produce, and beg leave to solicit a share in the custom of the place and neighbourhood.
Martinsburg, June 3, 1803.
Fresh Goods.
MORROW & BROWN, Have just received and are now opening, in the corner house opposite Mrs. Eckhart's Tavern, a very
GENERAL ASSORTMENT of
MERCHANDIZE,
Which it is their determination to sell as cheap as any that can be had in this place. They pretend not to have a capital so large, nor a concern so extensive, as to require a partner at all times. "to attend the markets of New-York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and purchase all the cheap things sold at Vendue or elsewhere," in those three great commercial cities; but it is their intention, and they hope to be able generally, to keep a very handsome assortment of well-chosen Goods, and being vain enough to believe, that they can purchase upon as good terms as their neighbors, they intend that none shall undersell them. They now make a sincere tender of their acknowledgments to their friends for their generous support heretofore, and will only expect a continuance thereof in proportion to their endeavors to please and serve them. They have at present BAR-IRON & STEEL, well assorted, and mean to keep a constant supply of those useful articles. Shepherd's-Town, June 3, 1803.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the subscriber living in Shepherd's-Town, on Friday the 29th of April last, a Dark SORREL HORSE, near fourteen hands high, eight years old this spring, has a remarkable ill-natured look, and is very hard to be caught, has a black spot near his rump about the bigness of a man's hand, and has some grey hairs in his mane; he was raised near Garrards Town, Berkeley County. The above Reward and all reasonable expenses will be paid for returning said horse.
JACOB HAINES.
June 3, 1803.
SPRING and SUMMER
GOODS.
WALTER B. SELBY.
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has just received from Philadelphia and Baltimore A LARGE and HANDSOME ASSORTMENT of
Dry Goods and Groceries,
Which have been selected from the last arrivals, and purchased on good terms, amongst which are German and English SITHES and CUTTING-KNIVES of the first quality, Crowley and Blistered STEEL, SHINGLE-NAILS, CASTINGS, an assortment of PATENT MEDICINES, and a quantity of fine SICKLES, made by that noted workman Hugh Long of Pennsylvania, all of which he is determined to sell cheap for Cash. Shepherd's-Town, June 3, 1803.
BY virtue of a bill of sale, executed by Michael McKewan to the subscribers, for the purpose of indemnifying us against certain suretyships, will be sold at public auction, for cash, on Monday the 27th inst. being the first day of June Court, sundry articles, as follows, viz. Two Cows and a Calf, one Cart and Geers, one Beam Scales Chains and ten Fifty-sizes, four Feather Beds and Bedding, four Bedsteads, one set Chiniz Curtains, one Silver Can, three Silver Table Spoons, six ditto Tea Spoons, two Copper Kettles, one Tea ditto, one large Iron Kettle, four Iron Pots, two Pot-racks, three Pewter Basins, two pair Shovel and Tongs, two dozen Windsor Chairs, three falling leaf Tables, two long Tables, two square Tables, one Stand Table, one Dutch Oven, one Cupboard, one Kitchen do. two pair Smoothing Irons, two pair Brass Candlesticks, one Japan'd Tea Tray, one set of China, one Carpet, two Desks and Drawers, one Side Board and Drawers, one Writing Desk, one cutting Box and Knife, one large Dripping Pan, one Griddle, one pair small Scales and Beam.
JOHN O'FERRALL, and JOHN DIXON.
Martinsburg, June 3, 1803.
BY Virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me, by Michael McKewan, for the purpose of indemnifying John Dixon, John O'Ferrall, and William Gorrell, against certain suretyships, will be sold at Public Auction, for cash, at the Court House of this county, on Monday the 27th inst. being the first day of the Court, to be held in this month, A WAGGON and FOUR HORSES, and GEERS, a Negro man named JACOB, a Mulatto Boy named DAVID, one Negro Woman named MILLY, one Negro Girl named LUCY, one ditto named PHILLIS. The sale to begin at 9 o'clock.
GEORGE HARRIS, Trustee.
Martinsburg, June 3, 1803.
N. B. There will also be sundry other articles sold for Cash, at the same time.
BY Virtue of a Deed of Trust executed to me, by Michael McKewan, for the purpose of indemnifying John Dixon, John O'Ferrall, William Gorrell, Philip McGowan, James Lawson and Peter Lawson, against certain suretyships, will be sold at Public Auction, for Cash, on the premises, on the evening of the same day, about ONE HUNDRED and TWENTY TWO ACRES of LAND, the property of said McKewan, adjoining the south side of Martinsburg, about 35 Acres of which is laid off in LOTS of different sizes, on the east side of the new road leading from Martinsburg to Winchester; the remainder of said Tract of Land lying on the West side of said Road, will be sold together, or in two parcels, as may best suit the purchaser. Said Lots and Land to be sold by the Acre. Also—Said Michael McKewan's interest in the House and Lot, wherein he now lives, in Queen Street, Martinsburg.
MATTHEW RANSONE, Trustee.
Martinsburg, June 3, 1803.
PRINTING,
In all its variety, executed at this Office, with correctness and expedition.

SONG FOR THE LADIES.
The Maid with Elbows bare.
LET tasteless lovers chant their lays, To please the modest full dress'd fair; The task remains for me, to praise The charming maid with elbows bare.
Her ruddy cheek, her sparkling eyes, Her coral lips, her jetty hair, All, all, are charms I highly prize, But not so much as elbows bare.
The unveil'd bosom—neck of snow— May tempt the ill-bred clown to stare; But first rate beaux, with def'rence bow Before the maid with elbows bare.
Some ladies shew the ankle's shape— A fashion, too, not very rare, Others expose a pretty nap, But mine's the maid with elbows bare.
Let her, in that loose flowing robe, Which flaunts and flutters in the air, Reflect, a heart she ne'er will probe, Unless she leaves her elbows bare.
When winters storms are drear and cold, And keenly blows the northern air; When muffs and furs the limbs enfold, Still trips my maid with elbows bare.
When Summer's scorching heats prevail, And veils shut out the Sun's bright glare, Still, still, my maid will never fail To go with graceful elbows bare.
In winter, summer, fall or spring— In weather either foul or fair— In day or night—the charms I sing Of my sweet maid with elbows bare. SIMPER.
THE subscribers submissively request leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place and its vicinity, their friends particularly, and the public generally, that they have recently received and are now opening, a handsome, extensive, and well chosen assortment of the most serviceable, elegant and fashionable European and East-India
GOODS.
Selected from the latest importations to the Cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore. Also a large and general assortment of
GROCERIES
Too numerous to insert particularly—and the principal part of the whole being Cash purchases, they may with propriety be permitted to recommend and offer them to the public at the most reduced Cash prices. Those who may please to continue, or become purchasers, of any
GOODS, WARES or MERCHAN-DIZE,
In their line of business, will, it is presumed, experience an unprecedented self-interest by a continuation of their custom. The public will please to receive the grateful acknowledgments due, for the repeated favors conferred, and for a very liberal and permanent encouragement since commencement.
THOMAS SMITH, & Co.
Martinsburg, May 13, 1803.
Hughes's well-approved of BAR-IRON, assorted, CROWLEY & BLIS-TERED STEEL for sale as usual.
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS.
THE subscribers are just opening a large and general assortment of Prime Goods, suitable to the present and approaching seasons: And having long seen the advantages that would arise to their friends and the public in general, was a suitable person, with a good capital, to attend the markets of New-York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and purchase all the cheap things sold at Vendue or elsewhere, they have been induced to embark in it, (one of the concern is now employed in the above business,) and we take this method of informing the Public, that we now have a valuable assortment of Cheap Goods, and solicit their early communication either personally or otherwise.
JAMES S. LANE, & Co.
Shepherd's-Town, April 15, 1803.
The YOUNG MILL-WRIGHT AND MILLER'S-GUIDE, for sale at this Office.
NEW STORE.
THE subscribers take leave to inform their friends, and the public generally, that they have removed their Store across the Street, into the corner Brick House, near the Market, where in addition to their former stock, they have opened a Large and General Assortment of
SPRING
GOODS,
The same being purchased for Cash, from the latest arrivals in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria, by one of the firm, they are confident that they will now be able to sell Goods cheaper by 12 1-2 per cent, than any sold in this place before: and to convince our friends and the public, we only solicit them, as they pass along, to give us a call, for GREAT
BARGAINS
Are now to be had of us, for CASH or COUNTRY PRODUCE.
N. B. Cash will be given for MERCHANTABLE WHEAT, delivered at our Mill.
P. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, May 13, 1803.
NEW STORE.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public in general, that he has just opened a general assortment of FRESH DRY GOODS, Groceries, &c. at the House formerly occupied by Messrs. Edward Beeson & Sons, which he will sell on reasonable terms for CASH.
JEREMIAH EVANS.
April 29, 1803.
N. B. THE co-partnership of Isaac Evans & Son, has been dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make payment to
JEREMIAH EVANS.
FOR SALE,
AT the Subscribers Black Smith Shop, opposite Capt. John Robinson's Tavern, a LARGE and GENERAL ASSORTMENT of
IRON,
OF the best quality, which he will sell low for CASH.
JOSEPH CHAMBERS.
Martinsburg, May 6, 1803.
Doctor SAMUEL J. CRAMER,
HAS settled in Shepherd's-Town, directly opposite Mr. Lane's store, and commenced the Practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY. He will not boast of what he has done, or can do, but, having had nearly as good opportunities, as Europe or America could afford, he will endeavor to recommend himself by his practice.
May 13, 1803.
Doctor ASSA SIMONS,
MOST respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has removed from his former place of residence (in Koot's Town, Berks County, in the state of Pennsylvania,) and commenced the Practice of PHYSIC and SURGERY, in this place. From his long practice, moderate charges, and a steady attention to his business, he flatters himself he will be enabled to give general satisfaction. Those who would wish to enquire into his abilities, can be satisfied on application to him.
Buckle's-Town, May 13, 1803.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL those indebted to the subscriber by Note, Bond, or otherwise, are once more requested to pay off their respective balances by the first day of July next. All the notes, bonds and accounts, that remain unpaid at that time will be put into the hands of proper officers for collection, as no longer indulgence can be given. Those who reside in Berkeley County, will find their notes, &c. with Jacob Snyder, in Martinsburg, and those who reside in Jefferson or Frederick Counties, will please call on the subscriber at Lee Town.
ADAM WEVER.
May 13, 1803.
Public notice is hereby given, that Sermon may be expected at Falling Water Meeting-House, on the second Sabbath in June next, and that the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered there on the third Sabbath in June, by the Rev. Doctor Cooper and others; and on the fourth Sabbath in June, there will be Sermon at Tuscarora.
THE subscriber has for sale, a likely STUD COLT, three years old on the 19th day of last month, near 16 hands high, and has two inches yet to grow—he is remarkably well formed for strength, fine limbs and round body—he is a handsome bay colour, with a black stripe from his mane to his tail. Any person wishing to purchase such an one, may have a good bargain in him.
WILLIAM PENDLETON.
Berkeley County, May 13, 1803.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from one of the stables of the late Battaille Meuse, deceased, on the night of Saturday the 2d of April last, a bright bay horse, five or six years old, about 14 hands high, has a small star on his forehead, one fore and one hind foot white—branded on the left buttock with a large M. He paces in a remarkable manner and trots well.
We will pay the above reward for the apprehension of the thief, so that he be brought to justice, and for the return of the horse to Marsh-farm, Jefferson County, and all reasonable expenses, or ten dollars for either.
MARGARET MEUSE, Exrs.
MAGNUS TATE, Exr.
May 20, 1803.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned from pulling down the fences of my plantation near this town, and from fishing or passing through my meadows, or any other of my enclosures, on any pretence whatever—As I have suffered too much already thereby, and am determined not to submit to these unjust depredations any longer, but will prosecute to the utmost penalty the law in such cases inflicts, every person who may in any manner trespass on my property in future.
ROBERT COCKBURN.
May 20, 1803.
PUBLIC SALE.
AGREEABLE to the last will and testament of the late Capt. Charles Morrow, will be exposed to sale by public vendue, on Monday the 13th day of June next, upon the premises, the Corner
HOUSE & LOT,
in the Main Street, Shepherd's Town, opposite the Market-House, wherein the said Charles Morrow last resided, and which is now in the occupancy of Messrs. Morrow & Brown, who keep a Store in it. The House is large and pretty well finished, and is an excellent stand for any kind of public business. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchaser to give bond and approved security. The title is indisputable. The sale will commence at twelve o'clock, on the above mentioned day, and attendance will be given by
JOHN MORROW, and JOHN KEARSLEY, Exrs. May 20, 1803.
FARMERS TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I have now taken in possession the Lower Mill in Martinsburg, belonging to the heirs of Moses Hunter, dec'd. and am ready to receive and manufacture all kinds of grain agreeable to the terms hereafter mentioned:—Out of every Five Bushels of Merchantable WHEAT, weighing 60 lbs. to the bushel, I will make a barrel of Superfine Flour, and stand the Inspection of the same in any market within the United States.—All Grist Work will be particularly attended to. Being determined to use every exertion within the compass of my knowledge, aided by the judgment of an ample assistant, I hope to merit the favors of the people at large.
JOHN WEST.
April 15, 1803.
A FRESH SUPPLY of LEE and CO's highly approved and valuable PATENT MEDICINE, is just received and may be had at the office of the Intelligencer.
NOTICE!
THOSE who stand indebted to me are requested (for the last time) to come forward and settle up their accounts, as I cannot possibly give any longer indulgence.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
May 20, 1803.
N. B. It has been a practice for some time past, with persons in this town, to purloin from my lot adjoining the lands of Robert Cockburn and Edward Beeson, wood, and even rails from off the fence—and they have the assurance at this time, to lay down the bars and turn in their horses and cattle.—If such conduct is persisted in, I am positively determined to act with persons so offending as the law directs.
I have a large HORSE for sale—and want to purchase a quantity of BARK. J. O'FERRALL.
THE co-partnership of Alpheus & Robert Gustin of the town of Bath, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm are requested to come forward and discharge the same, and those to whom the firm stands indebted will please present their accounts to either of the subscribers for payment.
ALPHEUS GUSTIN.
ROBERT GUSTIN.
April 29, 1803.
Valuable PROPERTY for sale.
TO be sold or rented, the Plantation whereon I now live, containing 267 acres, a part of which is sown down with wheat and rye. There are several springs in convenient situations, two of which are strongly impregnated with sulphur. On this place are a good Apple Orchard, and about 12 acres of Timothy Meadow, and more can be made. Two convenient dwelling houses, one of them two stories high, the other one and an half. Also a new Merchant Mill, and Saw Mill, working under a 19 feet fall of Sleepy Creek, with two overshot water wheels; the Grist Mill has one pair of French Burrs, and one pair of Alleghany stones, 4 1-2 feet diameter. The stream on which the Mill stands is navigable.—Timber is floated down to the Mill, from the upper country, and plank, &c. can be rafted from the Mill down to the river Potomak. This property is situate 6 miles from the Potomak river, and 4 miles from Bath, Berkeley County, Virginia. The terms, &c. may be known by applying to the subscriber.
FREDERICK SNYDER.
April 29, 1803.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity, that he has commenced the WEAVING BUSINESS, in all its various branches in that place, nearly opposite Mr. Philip Shutt's Tavern, where all kinds of Weaving, such as Coverlids, Carpeting and Diaper, and all kinds of plain work, will be executed in the neatest and most durable manner, and hopes from the goodness of his work, to merit the encouragement of the public.
JACOB WISEHART.
May 13, 1803.
STRAYED from the subscriber, living in Middletown, A Black Mare, four years old this spring, 14 1-2 hands high, has been docked and carries her tail very crooked, rather to the off side, has a number of saddle marks. A generous reward will be given if brought home, or information given so that the subscriber may procure her again.
MORRIS JOB.
April 29, 1803.
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MARTINSBURG, Berkeley County, Virginia; Printed and published by JOHN ALBURTIS.