Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1807-02-06 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 38 of Volume VIII.]
FRIDAY, February 6, 1807.
[WHOLE No. 402.]
NOTICE.
THE notes and accounts due to Doctor Jacob D. Williamson, late of Shepherd's Town, are left with the subscriber for collection, and unless the same are discharged in a very short time, suits will be brought on them agreeably to instructions.
JOHN BAKER. Shepherd's Town, January 30, 1807.
ALL persons indebted to me, for the hire of Negroes, or as administrators of the estate of Wm. R. Lowat, dec'd, or otherwise, are desired to make immediate payment, or suits will be brought to March Court next.
RICHARD BAYLOR. January 30, 1807.
RAN away from the subscriber, near Martinsburg, on Sunday last, a Negro Man named Lije, about 21 years old, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, rather stout and well made; had on when he went away, a woolen roundabout and trowsers, dyed with walnut bark, a wool hat, coarse shoes and stockings. I purchased him about Christmas from Samuel Davenport, who bought him from Ruben Jordan. I will give five Dollars reward to any person who will take up and return said Negro, or secure him in jail, and give such information that I get him again.
ABRAHAM GORRELL. January 30, 1807.
FOR SALE.
THE celebrated Stud Horse Young Lion, late the property of William Shields, dec'd, who purchased him of Mr. Henry Artz of Maryland. He is a beautiful dark bay with a star - 4 white feet, 16 hands high and remarkably well formed. The following certificates will serve to show his pedigree. He cleared last year more than what he cost. I will sell him on reasonable terms.
JOHN SHIELDS. Back-Creek, Berkeley County, Jan. 30, 1807.
I hereby certify that Young Lion, now the property of Mr. Henry Artz, and raised by me, was got by Old Lion, out of Nancy Dawson. Old Lion was raised by Col. Barnett, out of an imported horse and mare. Nancy Dawson was a full blooded Mare. TH'S SPRIGG.
I do certify that Young Lion is allowed by the ablest judges, to be the best foal-getter that ever stood in Washington County, his colts are superior to any other in said County. I have two of his colts, for one of them I was offered 200 dollars cash, which was a mare, four years old.
JOHN SWINGLE.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE HAGERS-TOWN BANK.
WE, the subscribers, hereby associate and mutually agree, to form a banking company, to be called and known by the name of THE HAGERS-TOWN BANK, and do hereby bind ourselves, and our legal representatives, to the observance of the following articles, viz:
Article 1. The capital stock of the said Bank shall be limited to five hundred thousand dollars, to consist of ten thousand shares of fifty dollars each, one tenth part thereof, or one thousand shares, shall be reserved for the use and benefit of the state of Maryland, to be subscribed in such manner as the legislature may direct; provided, that the state shall not draw a dividend on a greater sum than shall be paid upon such shares, and the remaining nine thousand shares to be subscribed agreeably to the allotment herein after mentioned, by opening subscriptions at the following places, under the direction of the following persons, viz:
At Hagers-Town, for 5000 shares, by Jacob Schnebly, Matthias Shaeffer, Martin Kershner, Henry Shafer and Jacob T. Towson.
At Baltimore, for 3000 shares, by Luke Tiernan, James L. Hawkins, Christian Keller, William Matthews and Clement Brooke.
At Frederick-Town, for 1000 shares, by John Schley, George Baer, jun. Lawrence Brengle, Roger B. Taney and George Creager, jun.
At Middletown, in Frederick county, for 500 shares, by Joseph Swearingen, Frederick Stemple, James Neale, Thomas Marlow and Thomas Hawkins.
At Cumberland, in Allegany county, for 500 shares, by Hanson Briscoe, James Scott, Benjamin Poulinson, David Lyon and Thomas Beall.
Article 2. It shall be the duty of the president and directors herein appointed, to have the articles of this association printed in the news-papers at Hagers-Town, the Herald and Republican Advocate, in Frederick-Town; the Federal Gazette and American, in Baltimore, and in the papers of Chambersburg, in Pennsylvania, and Martinsburg, in Virginia; also, to prepare and transmit to the commissioners aforesaid, a copy of the articles of this association.
Article 3. The subscriptions shall be opened at the places before mentioned by the commissioners, or any two of them, on the first Monday in March next, and remain open for three days, from 10 to 5 o'clock, each day, unless the allotted number of shares are sooner subscribed; and if there shall be subscribed, on the first day of opening the subscriptions, at any of the aforesaid places, a greater number of shares than are allotted, the commissioners shall, in the first instance, reduce the highest subscriptions, but if such reduction shall not bring the subscriptions down to the number allotted, then they shall, by lot, determine whose subscriptions shall prevail, or to whom the shares shall belong; and it shall be the duty of the commissioners to return, to the president and directors, a list of the subscriptions by them taken, certified under their hands, together with all monies by them received on such subscriptions.
Article 4. Every subscriber shall pay to the commissioners, at the time of subscribing, the sum of five dollars, on each share, he or she may subscribe, and the further sum of five dollars, on each share, on the first Monday in May next; and the remaining forty dollars in eight equal instalments, of five dollars each instalment, on each share subscribed, to be paid at the said bank, as the board of directors may call for the same, giving two months notice in the news-papers aforesaid of such calls, but shall not be called for, without the concurrence of two thirds of the whole of the directors, and no such call, at any one time, shall exceed five dollars on each share subscribed.
Article 5. If any stockholder shall fail to pay up his, her or their instalments, of five dollars, on each share, on the first Monday in May next, such stockholder shall forfeit, to the use of the company, all monies paid antecedently to such failure or default; but no such forfeiture shall take place, after ten dollars on each share shall have been paid up; and as it is requisite that means shall be taken to secure the regular payment of after calls, therefore, if any stockholder shall fail to make regular payment of any instalment or call after ten dollars on each share shall have been paid, such stockholder's money in bank shall remain free from interest, and not entitled to dividend until such instalment or call shall be made good, and the dividend thereafter to be paid to such stockholder, (as well upon the money regularly paid, as upon that paid after default) shall be calculated only from the time when said instalment shall be made good.
Article 6. No subscriber or stockholder, or member of the said company, shall be answerable in his person or individual property for any contract or engagement of the said company, or for any losses, deficiencies or failures of the capital stock of the said company, but the whole of the said capital stock, together with all property, rights and credits, belonging to the said institution, and nothing more, shall at all times be answerable for the demands against the said company.
Article 7. The affairs of the bank shall
be managed by ten directors and a president, seven of whom, and the president, shall reside in Washington county; one in Baltimore county, one in Frederick county, and one in Allegany county; these directors shall be chosen by the stockholders in person or by proxy, in Hagers-Town, on the first Monday in May, 1808, and on the first Monday in May in every year thereafter; and when the state acquires the right of choosing a director, the stockholders shall choose one director less in Washington county; and until the election for directors, as aforesaid, in order that this institution may go into operation as soon as conveniently may be, the affairs of the bank shall be conducted by Nathaniel Rochester, as president; and Elie Williams, Thomas Sprigg, William Fitzhugh, Charles Carroll, Jacob Zeller, Samuel Hughes, jun. William Heyser, Samuel Clagett, (Baltimore) John M'Pherson, (Frederick-Town) and William M'Mahon, (Allegany) as directors, who shall have the power to appoint a cashier and such other officers as they shall deem necessary, and shall act in all other things relative to this institution, as fully as the president and directors, hereafter to be appointed by the stockholders, shall be authorised to do, except that the compensation to be allowed to the president of the bank shall be fixed and determined by the first directors to be chosen by the stockholders.
Article 8. In choosing directors, the stockholders shall be entitled to vote as follows: For one share, and not exceeding two, one vote; for every two shares above two, and not exceeding ten, one vote; for every four shares above ten, and not exceeding thirty, one vote; for every six shares above thirty, and not exceeding sixty, one vote; for every eight shares above sixty, and not exceeding one hundred, one vote; and for every ten shares above one hundred, one vote; but no person or body politic shall be entitled to a greater number than thirty votes, and all votes at elections for directors shall be by ballot, delivered in person or by proxy.
Article 9. No person shall be admitted to take his seat as director, unless he shall be at the time a stockholder, and if he shall at any time cease to be a stockholder, he shall cease to be a director.
Article 10. If the president shall be chosen hereafter out of the number of directors, his place shall be supplied by the directors from among the stockholders; if a vacancy shall at any time happen among the directors, by death, resignation or otherwise, the directors shall elect another to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the year, from among the stockholders, and in case of sickness, or necessary absence, of the president, he shall, in writing, appoint one of the board of directors to act as president pro tempore.
Article 11. The board of directors shall have power to appoint a president and other officers and servants, for conducting the business of the company, and shall fix the compensation to be allowed them, which expenses shall be defrayed out of the funds of the company.
The board of directors shall also have power to purchase, lease or rent a proper building, in Hagers-Town, for the bank, at the expense of the company; they shall likewise have power to make, revise, alter or amend rules, orders, by-laws and regulations for the government of the company, and that of their officers, servants, and affairs, as a majority of them shall deem expedient, provided they are not contrary to law, or the constitution.
Article 12. The company shall in no case be concerned in any article but notes, bills of exchange, mortgages, stock of the United States, or bullion, and insuring against losses by fire, except in the case of debts due to the bank, then they shall be fully justifiable in taking any kind of security they can obtain.
Article 13. Ordinary discounts may be made by the president and any three directors, but the president and five directors shall be necessary for the purpose of transacting the general business of the company.
Article 14. Stock in the Hagers-Town bank may be transferred by the holder, in person, or by power of attorney, at the said bank, but all debts actually over
due to the company by a stockholder offering to transfer, must be discharged before such transfer shall be made.
Article 15. Dividends of the profits of the company shall be made at the end of the first year, and half yearly thereafter, and at the end of every three years a dividend of surplus profit shall be made.
Article 16. The books, papers, correspondence, funds and every transaction of the company, shall at all times be freely open to the inspection of the directors.
Article 17. A majority of the directors may, at any time, call a general meeting of the stockholders for objects relative to the interest of the company, they giving six weeks notice in the public prints, and expressing in such notice, the points or subjects to be deliberated upon at such meeting.
Article 18. In case the whole of the shares (except those reserved for the state) shall not be subscribed, on the days for taking subscriptions as aforesaid, the board of directors may open the subscriptions again, at such time and place, or places as they or a majority of them may think proper, first giving six weeks notice of the same in the public prints.
Article 19. Whenever the state shall become a stockholder, to the amount of twenty thousand dollars, of the shares reserved, and shall have paid up that sum to the bank, she shall be entitled to appoint one director.
Article 20. Before the president and directors shall act as such, they shall take an oath, or affirmation, "that they will faithfully, diligently and honestly, perform the duties of their station;" and the other officers of the bank, shall take a similar oath or affirmation, and shall give bond with security, to the satisfaction of the board of directors, for the faithful discharge of their duties in their several stations.
Article 21. All notes offered for discount in the said bank, by any person or persons, shall, on the face thereof, be made negotiable at the Hagers-Town Bank, and when the drawer shall not reside in Hagers-Town, such note shall be made payable at the house of some person in Hagers-Town, and notice given by the proper servant of the bank at such house, that such note hath become due, shall be, to all intents and purposes, held and considered to be as completely binding on the drawer and endorsers, as if notice had been personally served on each of them.
Article 22. And as the agricultural, manufacturing and commercial interests of Washington and the adjoining counties, will be greatly benefited by this institution, it is believed and expected, that the legislature will (as they have heretofore done in similar cases,) grant a charter for incorporating the said company, and confirming, making legal and binding the several articles and regulations before mentioned, with such other provisions, as to the legislature may seem proper, provided they shall not be inconsistent with the articles of this agreement. The board of directors are hereby directed to present a petition to the legislature for this purpose, with a draught of an act of incorporation, agreeably to the principles herein laid down; they are hereby directed also, to petition for, and endeavor to obtain in the charter or act of incorporation, a power for the said company to insure against losses by fire.
Given under our hands, this day of 1807.
N. B. It is believed, that not more than ten or fifteen dollars a share will be wanted to constitute a sufficient capital for the first year; and if the shares are all subscribed, it is presumed that not more than twenty or twenty five dollars a share will ever be wanted or called for.
The editors of the Frederick-Town Herald and Republican Advocate, at Frederick-Town; of the Federal Gazette and the American, at Baltimore; of the Franklin Repository, at Chambersburg; and of the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer, at Martinsburg, are desired to publish the above articles of association, once a week, until the first Monday in March next, in their respective papers, and transmit their accounts to the president of the Hagers-Town Bank, at Hagers-Town, for payment.

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Containing a development of the CONSPIRACY.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
Agreeably to the request of the house of representatives communicated in their resolution of the 16th instant, I proceed to state under the reserve therein expressed, information received, touching an illegal combination of private individuals against the peace and safety of the union, and against the territories of a power in amity with the U. States, with the measures I have pursued for suppressing the same.
I had for some time been in the constant expectation of receiving such further information as would have enabled me to lay before the legislature the termination as well as the beginning and progress of this scene of depravity, so far as it has been acted on the Ohio and its waters. From this the state of safety of the lower country might have been estimated on probable grounds, and the delay was indulged the rather, because no circumstance had yet made it necessary to call in the aid of the legislative functions. Information now recently communicated, has brought us nearly to the period contemplated. The mass of what I have received in the course of these transactions is voluminous; but little has been given under the sanction of an oath, so as to constitute formal and legal evidence. It is chiefly in the form of letters, often containing such a mixture of rumors, conjectures and suspicions as renders it difficult to sift out the real facts, and inadvisable to hazard more than general outlines, strengthened by concurrent information, or the particular credulity of the relator. In this state of the evidence, delivered some times too under the restriction of private confidence, neither safety nor justice will permit the exposing names, except that of the principal actor, whose guilt is placed beyond question.
Some time in the latter part of September, I received intimations that designs were in agitation in the western country, unlawful and unfriendly to the peace of the union; and that the prime mover in these was Aaron Burr, heretofore distinguished by the favor of his country. The grounds of these intimations being conclusive, the objects uncertain, and the fidelity of that country known to be firm, the only measures taken was to urge the informants to use their best endeavors to get further insight into the designs and proceedings of the suspected persons and to communicate them to me.
It was not till the latter part of October that the objects of the conspiracy began to be perceived, but still so blended and involved in mystery that nothing distinct could be singled out for pursuit. In this state of uncertainty, as to the crime contemplated, the acts done, and the legal course to be pursued, I thought it best to send to the scene, where these things were principally in transaction, a person in whose integrity, understanding and discretion, entire confidence could be reposed, with instructions to investigate the plots going on, to enter into conference (for which he had sufficient credentials) with the governors, and all other officers, civil and military, and with their aid, to do on the spot whatever should be necessary to discover the designs of the conspirators, arrest their means, bring their persons to punishment, and to call out the force of the country to suppress any unlawful enterprise, in which it should be found they were engaged. By this time it was known that many boats were under preparation, stores of provision collecting, and an unusual number of suspicious characters in motion on the Ohio and its waters. Besides dispatching the confidential agent to the quarter, orders were at the same time sent to the governors of the Orleans and Mississippi territories, and to the commanders of the land and naval forces there to be on their guard against surprise, and in constant readiness to resist any enterprise which might be attempted on the vessels, posts or other objects under their care: and on the 6th of Nov. instructions were forwarded to gen. Wilkinson to hasten an accommodation with the Spanish commandant on the Sabine, and as soon as that was effected, to fall back with his principal force to the thither bank of the Mississippi for the defence of the interesting points on that river. By a letter received from that officer of the 25th of Nov. but dated October 21st, we learnt that a confidential agent of Aaron Burr had been deputed to
him with communications, partly written in cypher and partly oral, explaining his designs, exaggerating his resources, and making such offers of emolument and command, to engage him and his army in his unlawful enterprise, as he had flattered himself would be successful. The general, with the honor of a soldier, and fidelity of a good citizen, immediately dispatched a trusty officer to me with information of what had passed, proceeded to establish such an understanding with the Spanish commandant on the Sabine as permitted him to withdraw his force across the Mississippi, and to enter on measures for opposing the projected enterprise.
The general's letter which came to hand on the 25th of November, as has been mentioned, and some other information, received a few days earlier, when brought together, developed Burr's general designs, different parts of which only had been revealed to different informants. It appeared that he contemplated two distinct objects, which might be carried on either jointly or separately, and either the one or the other first, as circumstances should direct. One of these was the severance of the union of the states by the Alleghany mountains, the other an attack on Mexico. A third object was provided, merely ostensible, to wit, the settlement of the pretended purchase of a tract of country on the Washita, claimed by a baron Bastrop. This was to serve as the pretext for all his preparations, an allure ment for such followers as really wished to acquire settlements in that country, and a cover under which to retreat in the event of a final discomfiture of both branches of his real design.
He found at once that the attachment of the western country to the present union was not to be shaken; that its dissolution could not be effected with the consent of its inhabitants; and that his resources were inadequate, as yet, to effect it by force. He took his course then at once, determined to seize on New Orleans, plunder the bank there, possess himself of the military and naval stores, and proceed on his expedition to Mexico, and to this object all his means and preparations were now directed. He collected from all the quarters where himself or his agents possessed influence, all the ardent, restless, desperate and disaffected persons who were ready for any enterprise analogous to their characters. He seduced good and well meaning citizens, some by assurances that he possessed the confidence of the government, and was acting under its secret patronage; a pretence which procured some credit from the state of our difficulties with Spain; and others by offers of land in Bastrop's claim on the Washita.
This was the state of my information of his proceedings about the last of Nov. at which time therefore it was first possible to take specific measures to meet them. The proclamation of November 27, two days after the receipt of general Wilkinson's information, was now issued. Orders were dispatched to every interesting point on the Ohio and Mississippi, from Pittsburg to New Orleans, for the employment of such force, either of the regulars or of the militia, and of such proceedings also of the civil authorities, as might enable them to seize on all boats and stores provided for the enterprise, to arrest the persons concerned, and to suppress effectually the further progress of the enterprise. A little before the receipt of these orders in the state of Ohio, our confidential agent, who had been diligently employed in investigating the conspiracy, had acquired sufficient information to open himself to the governor of that state, and to apply for the immediate exertion of the authority and power of the state to crush the combination. Governor Tiffin and the legislature with a promptitude, and energy and patriotic zeal, which entitle them to a distinguished place in the affection of their sister states, effected the seizure of all the boats, provisions and other preparations within their reach, and thus gave a first blow, materially disabling the enterprise in its outset.
In Kentucky a premature attempt to bring Burr to justice, without sufficient evidence for his conviction, had produced a popular impression in his favor, and a general disbelief of his guilt. This gave an unfortunate opportunity of hastening his equipments. The arrival of the proclamation and orders, and the application and information of our confidential agent, at length awakened the authorities of that state to the truth, and produced the same promptitude & energy of which the neighboring state had set the example. Under an act of their legislature of Dec. 25, militia was instantly ordered to different important points, and measures taken for doing whatever
could yet be done. Some boats (accounts vary from five to double or treble that number) and persons (differently estimated from one to three hundred) had in the mean time passed the falls of Ohio to rendezvous at the mouth of Cumberland, with others expected down that river. Not apprised till very late that any boats were building at Cumberland, the effect of the proclamation had been trusted to for some time in the state of Tennessee. But on the 19th of Dec. similar communications and instructions, with those to the neighboring states, were dispatched by express to the governor, and a general officer of the western division of the state, and on the 23d of December our confidential agent left Frankfort for Nashville to put into activity the means of that state also. But by information received yesterday, I learn that on the 23d of Dec. Mr. Burr descended the Cumberland with two boats, merely of accommodation, carrying with him from that state no quota towards his unlawful enterprise. Whether after the arrival of the proclamation, of the orders, or of our agent, any exertion which could be made by that state, or the orders of the governor of Kentucky for calling out the militia at the mouth of Cumberland, would be in time to arrest these boats, and those from the falls of Ohio, is still doubtful.
On the whole the fugitives from the Ohio, with their associates from Cumberland, or any other place in that quarter, cannot threaten serious danger to the city of New Orleans.
By the same express of December 19, orders were sent to the governors of Orleans and Mississippi, supplementary to those which had been given on the 25th of November, to hold the militia of their territories in readiness to co-operate for their defence with the regular troops and armed vessels then under command of general Wilkinson. Great alarm indeed was excited at New Orleans by the exaggerated accounts of Mr. Burr, disseminated thro' his emissaries, of the armies and navies he was to assemble there.
General Wilkinson had arrived there himself on the 24th of November and had immediately put into activity the resources of the place for the purpose of its defence, and on the 20th of December he was joined by his troops from the Sabine. Great zeal was shewn by the inhabitants generally; the merchants of the place readily agreeing to the most laudable exertions and sacrifices for the manning the armed vessels with their seamen; and the other citizens manifesting unequivocal fidelity to the union, and a spirit of determined resistance to their expected assailants.
Surmises have been hazarded that this enterprise is to receive aid from certain foreign powers: But these surmises are without proof or probability. The wisdom of the measures sanctioned by Congress at its last session, has placed us in the paths of peace and justice, with the only powers with whom we had any differences: and nothing has happened since which makes it either their interest or ours to pursue another course. No change of measures has taken place on our part: none ought to take place at this time. With the one, friendly arrangement was then proposed, and the law, deemed necessary on failure of that, was suspended to give time for a fair trial of the issue. With the same power friendly arrangement is now proceeding, under good expectations, and the same law, deemed necessary on failure of that, is still suspended to give time for a fair trial of the issue. With the other, negotiation was in like manner then preferred, and provisional measures only taken to meet the event of rupture. With the same power, negotiation is still preferred, and provisional measures only are necessary to meet the event of rupture. While therefore we do no deflect in the slightest degree from the course we then assumed, and are still pursuing, with mutual consent, to restore a good understanding, we are not to impute to them practices as irreconcilable to interest as to good faith, and changing necessarily the relations of peace and justice between us to those of war. These surmises are therefore to be imputed to the vauntings of the author of this enterprise to multiply his partisans by magnifying the belief of his prospects and support.
By letters from general Wilkinson of the 14th and 18th of December, which came to hand two days after the date of the resolution of the house of representatives, that is to say on the morning of the 18th instant, I received the important affidavit, a copy of which I now communicate, with extracts of so much of the letters as comes within the scope of the resolution. By these it will be seen that
of three of the principal emissaries of Mr. Burr, whom the general had caused to be apprehended, one had been liberated by habeas corpus, and two others, being those particularly employed in the endeavor to corrupt the general and army of the United States, have been embarked by him for ports in the Atlantic States, probably on the consideration that an impartial trial could not be expected during the present agitations of New Orleans, and that city was not as yet a safe place of confinement. As soon as these persons shall arrive, they will be delivered to the custody of the law, and left to such course of trial, both as to place and process, as its functionaries may direct. The presence of the highest judicial authorities to be assembled at this place within a few days, the means of pursuing a sounder course of proceedings here than elsewhere, and the aid of the executive means, should the judges have occasion to use them, render it equally desirable for the criminal, as for the public, that, being already removed from the place where they were first apprehended, the first regular arrest should take place here, and the course of proceeding receive here their proper direction.
TH: JEFFERSON.
January 22, 1807.
Extract of a letter from general James Wilkinson, dated New Orleans, Dec. 14. 1806.
"After several consultations with the governor and judges, touching the arrest and confinement of certain known agents and emissaries of colonel Burr, in this city and territory, whose intrigues and machinations were to be apprehended, it is with their privity and approbation that I have caused three of them to be arrested, viz. Dr. Errick Bollman, Samuel Swartwout and Peter V. Ogden, against whom I possess strong facts, and I have recommended to the governor to have James Alexander, esq. taken up on the grounds of strong suspicion. These persons and all others, who, by their character and deportment may be considered hostile to the interests of the U. S. or dangerous to this feeble frontier, under the menacing aspect of things from above, will, if my influence can prevail, be seized and sent by sea to the U. S. subject to the disposition of government, and accompanied by such information as may justify their confinement, and furnish a clue to the development of the grounds, progress and projectors of the treasonable enterprise in which they are engaged.
"This letter will accompany Dr. Bollman, who is to be this day embarked in a vessel bound for Charleston, under the charge of lieutenant Wilson of the artillery, who has orders to land with his prisoner at Port Johnson, or Port Moutrie, to forward this dispatch by mail and to wait the orders of the executive. Mr. Swartwout will be sent to Baltimore by a vessel which will sail some time the ensuing week in custody of another subaltern, who will be the bearer of strong testimony against him and also colonel Burr, and the others will follow under due precautions, by the earliest opportunities which may present.
"I deem it essential to keep these prisoners apart, to prevent the adjustment of correspondent answers or confessions, to any examination which may ensue, and I hope the measures of the executive may be so prompt and efficient, as to relieve the officers in charge of them from their trust, before the interposition of the friends of the prisoners may effect their liberation.
"By this procedure we may intimidate the confederates, who are unquestionably numerous in this as well as the adjacent territory, disconcert their arrangements & possibly destroy their intrigues, and I hope the zeal which directs the measure may be justified and approved, for whilst the glow of patriotism actuates my conduct, and I am willing to offer myself a martyr to the constitution of my country, I should indeed be most grievously disappointed did I incur its censure.
"Here, sir, we find the key to the western states, and here we must form one grand depository and place of arms—combine to this disposition a river fleet competent to its occlusion, and post it thirty or forty leagues above the Yazou river, and we may repose in security; for the discontent and sufferings of our insurgent citizens which must immediately ensue, will soon open their eyes to the wickedness of their leaders and work a radical reformation without bloodshed. This is my plan for resisting an internal attack—for external defence, gun-boats and bomb ketches with floating batteries at the mouths of the Mississippi and the passes from lake Ponchartrain will be necessary.

Extract of a letter from Gen. James Wilkinson, dated New-Orleans, Dec. 18, 1806.
Sir, Since my last of the 14th instant, writs of habeas corpus have been issued for the bodies of Bollman, Swartwout and Ogden, the two latter by judge Workman, who is strongly suspected for being connected with Burr in his conspiracy...
I, James Wilkinson, Brigadier General and Commander in Chief of the army of the United States, do warrant the arrest of Dr. Erick Bollman, on a charge of treason, misprision of treason, or such other offence against the government and laws of the U. States...
New-Orleans, September 27, 1806.
SIR, I HAVE the honor to forward to your excellency the enclosed letters, which I was charged to deliver to you by our mutual friend. I shall remain for some time at this place, and should be glad to learn where and when I may have the pleasure of an interview with you.
I have the honor to be, With great respect, Sir, Your Excellency's most obedient servant, (Signed) ERICK BOLLMAN.
GEN. WILKINSON. Covering a communication in cypher from col. Aaron Burr, of which the following is substantially as fair an interpretation as I have heretofore been able to make, the original of which I hold in my possession.
"I (Aaron Burr) have obtained funds and have actually commenced the enterprise. Detachments from different pretences will rendezvous on the Ohio, 1st November. Every thing internal and external favors views; protection of England is secured. I. is gone to Jamaica to arrange with the admiral on that station, and will meet at the Mississippi—England—navy of United States are ready to join, and final orders are given to my friends and followers; it will be an host of choice spirits. Wilkinson shall be second to Burr only; Wilkinson shall dictate the rank and promotion of his officers. Burr will proceed westward 1st August, never to return; with him go his daughter; the husband will follow in October with a corps of worthies; send forthwith an intelligent and confidential friend, with whom Burr may confer; he shall return immediately with further interesting details: this is essential to concert and harmony of movement; send a list of all persons known to Wilkinson west of the mountains, who could be useful, with a note delineating their characters.
By your messenger send me four or five of the commissions of your officers, which you can borrow under any pretence you please: they shall be returned faithfully: already are orders to the contractor given to forward six month provisions to points Wilkinson may name—this shall not be used until the last moment, and then under proper injunctions—the project is brought to the point so long desired—Burr guarantees the result with his life and honor—the lives, the honor and fortunes of hundreds, the best blood of our country—Burr's plan of operations is to move down rapidly from
the falls on the 15th of November, with the first 500, or 1000 men in light boats, now constructing for that purpose—to be at Natchez between the 5th and 15th of Dec.—then to meet Wilkinson—then to determine whether it will be expedient in the first instance to seize on or pass by Baton Rouge—on receipt of this send Burr an answer—draw on Burr for all expenses, &c. The people of the country to which we are going are prepared to receive us—their agents now with Burr say that if we will protect their religion, and will not subject them to a foreign power, that in three weeks all will be settled. The gods invite to glory and fortune—it remains to be seen whether we deserve the boon. The bearer of this goes express to you—he will hand a formal letter of introduction to you from Burr, a copy of which is hereunto subjoined—he is a man of inviolable honour and perfect discretion, formed to execute rather than to project; capable of relating facts with fidelity and incapable of relating them otherwise. He is thoroughly informed of the plans and intentions of, and will disclose to you as far as you require, and no further; he has imbibed a reverence for your character and may be embarrassed in your presence; put him at ease and he will satisfy you. Dr. Bollman, equally confidential, better informed on the subject, and more intelligent, will hand the duplicate—29th July.
The day after my arrival at this city, the 25th of November last, I received another letter from the Doctor, of which the following is a correct copy.
New-Orleans, 25th Nov. 1806. Sir, Your letter of the 6th inst. has been duly received. Supposing that you will be much engaged this morning, I defer writing on your excellency till you will be pleased to inform me of the time when it will be convenient to you to see me. I remain with great respect, Your excellency's most obedient servant, (Signed) ERICK BOLLMAN. His excellency General Wilkinson, Faubourg.
MARIGNY, the house between madame Trevigne and M. Macarty. On the 30th of the same month I waited in person on doctor E. Bollman, when he informed me that he had not heard from colonel Burr since his arrival here. That he (the said doctor E. Bollman) had sent dispatches to colonel Burr by a lieutenant Spence, of the navy, and that he had been advised of Spence's arrival at Nashville, in the state of Tennessee, and observed that colonel Burr had proceeded too far to retreat; that he (colonel Burr) had numerous and powerful friends in the United States, who stood pledged to support him with their fortunes, and that he must succeed. That he (the said doctor E. Bollman) had written to colonel Burr on the subject of provisions, and that he expected a supply would be sent from New-York, and also from Norfolk, where colonel Burr had strong connections. I did not see or hear from the doctor again until the 5th instant, when I called on him the second time. The mail having arrived the day before, I asked him whether he had received any intelligence from colonel Burr; he informed me that he had seen a letter from colonel Burr, of the 30th October, in which he (colonel Burr) gave assurances that he should be at Natchez with 2000 men on the 20th December, instant, where he should wait until he heard from this place; that he would be followed by 4000 men more; and that he (colonel Burr) if he had chosen, could have raised or got 12,000 as easily as 6000, but that he did not think that number necessary. Confiding fully in this information, I became indifferent about further disguise. I then told the doctor that I should most certainly oppose colonel Burr if he came this way. He replied that they must come here for equipments and shipping, and observed that he did not know what had passed between colonel Burr and myself, obliqued at a sham defence, and waved the subject.
From the documents in my possession and the several communications, verbal as well as written from the said doctor Erick Bollman, on this subject, I feel no hesitation in declaring under the solemn obligation of an oath, that he has committed misprision of treason against the government of the United States. (Signed) JAMES WILKENSON. Signed and sworn to this 14th day of December, 1806, before me one of the justices of the peace of this county. (Signed) J. CARRICK.
MARTINSBURG, February 6.
Married, Dr. IGNATIUS PRICE, to Miss ISSABELLA M'GOVRAN, both of this town.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Lexington, Kentucky, dated December 27, 1806.
"No doubt you have heard before this, that Col. Burr has been twice prosecuted by the Attorney General and brought before the Court, and the Jury gave a verdict of not guilty, each time. His intentions are yet supposed to be perfectly unknown to the people of this Country. There is a report in circulation here that he intends forming a settlement in the Onacheta country, but it is incorrect. Some say he intends to revolutionize Mexico, Santa Fe, &c. which is thought more probable. As I came down the river I saw several boats and heard of numbers up the different rivers procuring provisions for this supposed expedition. There were fourteen boats supposed to be part of Burr's flotilla stop'd in the Muskingum river by order of the Governor of Ohio of which 10 have made their escape and past the falls of Ohio, and the others expected on hourly. There have gone from this country a great many men and boats; sixteen boats started from the falls last Thursday week, besides a number before and since, and I know of several preparing for the same purpose and will go in spite of the Militia. We have received the President's proclamation, and the Governor has ordered out the Militia. As I came through Shelbyville on Wednesday last I saw 200 on parade, of which 250 turned out volunteers and would march the next morning to Louisville, where they would be joined by the same number from Jefferson County, well armed, to be stationed there 30 days to intercept suspicious boats attempting to pass, and men are stationed at different places from Wheeling to the mouth of Ohio for the same purpose—but they can pass the falls in a Kentucky boat without injury from ten times the number of men with rifles and muskets. It is believed that the proclamation of the President and all the militia will not be able to stop the expedition; if it can be prevented from going on it must be by Gen. Wilkinson.
"This state is in much confusion, and the people have divided into two parties; one party call themselves the Burrites, the other Davisites, and I think they are nearly equally divided; they are so inveterate against each other that I would not be surprised if it was attended with very serious consequences. It is said here that Col. Burr left Nashville the 16th inst. accompanied by Gen. Adair from this state, and Gen. Jackson of Tennessee, they took water from the mouth of Cumberland river where he expected to meet about 1500 men, but it is supposed he would meet more, from the number that have left Tennessee and the Indiana Territory."
The reports (which we hope are exaggerated or idle) of colonel Burr's designs on New-Orleans, have had the effect of lowering the stock of the banks having branches or deposits in that city. [Phil. pap.]
Letters from New-Orleans of the 9th December, express an apprehension that the course of the mail from that place will be obstructed by colonel Burr's agents.
This apprehension, added to the general state of agitation there, will no doubt, of itself, occasion much inconvenience and disappointment to the commercial interests.
NEW-YORK, January 28.
By the ship Caro, captain Coit, in 50 days from Liverpool. London papers have been received to the 4th of December. The following are the most important articles: It was reported at Liverpool, when captain Coit sailed, that the Russian army had arrived at the seat of war, attacked the French, and gained a signal victory.
LONDON, Nov. 27.
Surrender of Magdeburg—Death of the duke of Brunswick—Battle of Lubeck.
The third of the five Hamburg mails due arrived this morning. We lament to say that it has brought a confirmation of the account of the surrender of Magdeburg, together with the intelligence of the death of the duke of Brunswick—but we have neither time nor space to comment upon the news to-day. The following are the important contents of
the papers & letters brought by the mail, Lubeck, Nov. 9.
The 6th of this month was the most dreadful day in the annals of Lubeck; the Prussian general Nutzmer, being in our town with 4000 men, the French under orders of marshall Bernadotte attacked the Prussians at nine o'clock in the morning, out of the town; both sides fought with the greatest bravery and obstinacy; towards noon the French appeared before the town with very superior forces, they were received at the gates, with cannon, charged with grape but it did not stop them, they were repulsed at several of the gates; but they succeeded in forcing that of Dem Burgthor; then began in the town the most dreadful combat: the Prussians had a great deal of artillery, which did much injury to the French; but nothing could withstand the bravery or superiority of the French, whose infantry entered the town, followed the Prussians into all the houses, churches and public buildings, where a terrible carnage was made: the slaughter lasted upwards of three hours, during which the number of killed and wounded accumulated, both in the houses, and particularly at the Burgthor, to a frightful height.
The subscriber wants to purchase a number of HORSES.
From three to seven years old, for which, he will pay the Cash, if offered reasonable.
Wm. MACKEY, jun. Martinsburg, February 6, 1807.
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber, as the acting executor of the last will and testament of Alexander Lemen, dec. pursuant to the power vested in him by said will, offers for sale the tract of Land, which was held by said Lemen, situate in the county of Jefferson, about three miles from Shepherd's Town, supposed to contain about two hundred and forty-six acres. This land is of the first quality and well watered, having a large stream of water running through it, and three springs rising on it; about one hundred and forty acres of said land is cleared thirty acres of which is good meadow ground; the rest of this land is in wood. The improvements on the place are, a large convenient dwelling house, a good barn, and other out buildings; also, a tolerably good orchard. It is not thought necessary to be more particular in the description of this land, as it is presumed that any person wishing to purchase would first view the premises. For terms apply to the subscriber, living about three miles from Shepherd's Town.
DAVID OSBURN, sen. Jefferson County, February 6, 1807.
BERKELEY, ss.
JANUARY COURT, 1807.
Ordered that an Election be held for the purpose of electing Overseers of the Poor for the upper District, at James Spear's Tavern, on Saturday the 28th of February, and that Samuel Boyd and William Wilson, or any one of them, do superintend the same, and report.
That an Election be held for the middle District, at the Court House in Martinsburg, on the same day, and that Ephraim Gaither and William Macky, or either of them, do superintend the same, and report.
That an Election be held for the lower District, be held at Hodge's Chapel, on the same day, and that John Turner and George Porterfield, or either of them, do superintend the same, and report.
And further ordered, that the sheriff do make publication thereof according to law.
A Copy. Teste, DAVID HUNTER, C.B.C.
FOR SALE.
A Negro Woman about 25 years of age and her two children, one of them a boy about 9 years old, the other a girl about 3 months. The woman has been accustomed to house and out work, and is a healthy valuable servant.
Apply to the Printer. February 6, 1807.

A LARGE and very EXTENSIVE Assortment of Suitable GOODS,
For the present and approaching seasons, just received from Philadelphia,
and finished opening, are now offered for sale by the subscribers, unusually low in price, for Cash, Country Produce, or on the usual credit to punctual customers.
Their assortment, in part, consists of the following articles:
 200 Pieces assorted India Muslins, commonly cheap.  150 — American and English Chintzes and Calicoes.  50 — 4-4 Irish Linens, low priced.  20 — Assorted coloured Flannels.  15 — ditto ditto Coatings.  10 — Coloured Plaid of a superior quality.  Recent Cords handsomely set and cheap.  ditto for Vest-shapes neatly figured.  Tabby Velvets for ditto nice patterns.  Constitution Cords, Velvets, Corduroys and Thicksets, very cheap.  Superfine Broad and Fustian Cloths, a handsome and cheap assortment.  Blankets, Duffle and Rose, cheap for the quality.  Superfine Bath Coatings, for ladies riding dresses.  Kersey Molekin, Fancy stout Batinettas, Casimeres, a handsome assortment.  Full'd-Hose, large assortment.  Lamb's wool ditto Welsh knit.  ditto Gloves, of a good quality.  Broad Laces, a handsome assortment, cheap.  Velvet Fancy tinsel'd Bands & Wreaths.  Fancy Bullion and Spangled Shoe-bows, very cheap.  Very fine Linen Cambricks, cheaper than usual.  4-4 Irish Sheetings, Bed Tickings, Apron Checks, very cheap and good.  Fine Double Linens and Britannias.  Bandannas and Madras Handkerchiefs.  Damask camel's-hair & Cambric Shawls, new fashioned.  Black and White Gauze, fine & cheap. 
ALSO, A general assortment of Groceries and Hard-Ware, All of which will be sold on such terms as must please the purchaser. F. NADENBOUSCH, & Co. Martinsburg, December 3, 1806.
THE subscriber offers his sincere thanks to all those who have been pleased to favour him with their custom since his commencement in business, and assures them that he is determined to merit a continuance of their patronage.
He has just received a neat and general assortment of GOODS, Suiting the present and approaching season,
which he will positively retail at as low rates as any other person.
AMONG HIS LATE PURCHASES ARE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:
 Elegant Tabby Velvets Vest-Shapes.  Constitution Cords, (Cash's wool)  Leno Muslin Shawls.  Cambric Muslins well assorted, and unusually low.  Extra Long Silk Gloves, all colours.  Leghorn and Chip Bonnets, trimmed.  Superfine Broad Coating, &c. &c. &c. 
He will keep a constant supply of Bell's CROCKS, JARS, &c.
Highest price given for RYE, CORN, OATS, &c.
LEVI PRICE. Martinsburg, October 31, 1806.
NOTICE.
THOSE who have FLOUR to send down the River Potomack, can have it carefully and speedily conveyed by applying to the subscribers.
BLACKFORD & MARMADUKE Swearingen's Ferry, Jan. 22, 1807
CASH given for clean Linen & Cotton RAGS. At the Office of the INTELLIGENCER.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
JUST received an extensive assortment of best warranted BOLTING CLOTHS, of every description, which will be sold unusually low, by KENNEDY & HAGAN. Hagerstown, June 3, 1806. [1y]
FOR SALE.
A TRACT of LAND, containing about 900 acres, one half of which is cleared, the balance well timbered; and a considerable quantity of well watered meadow. On the premises is a good Merchant Mill and Distillery, on a never failing stream of water, and in sight of the Potomac river. This tract can be divided into several different tenements, with a Dwelling House and Barn to each; it is of the best rate limestone quality; and is situated in Berkeley County, Virginia, on Potomac river, 10 miles from Martinsburg, 8 from Williamsport, and 15 from Mercersburg. This land will be sold together, or divided into two tracts, as may best suit the purchaser. A good bargain will be given to a purchaser, in the mill and one half the land, on paying about two thirds of the purchase money in hand. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
GEORGE NEWKIRK. April 18, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A Likely Young NEGRO MAN,
Who is well acquainted with Farming. For terms apply to THO'S BRECKENRIDGE. Charles Town, Jan. 23, 1807.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers request all those indebted to them, in any manner whatever, to make immediate payment, as no longer indulgence can possibly be given.
LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS. Martinsburg, January 9, 1807.
FOR SALE,
A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, containing 1360 acres, on Buffalo Creek, in Monongalia County, Virginia, a great proportion of which is contained in the forks of said Creek, and extending below, so that a considerable part is bottom of excellent quality. It is also situated in a fine grazing country, convenient to the Monongalia river, and not far from Morgantown.
Also 1000, the first choice of a tract of 6437 acres, on the waters of Rockcastle river, in Knox County, in the state of Kentucky. The above Lands will be sold low, or leases given for a term of years. For further information, apply to the subscriber, in Shepherd's-Town, Jefferson County.
JAMES BROWN. December 5, 1806.
Berkeley, ss.
November Court, 1806.
Ely Beall, Complainant,
against
Joshua Boring, Frederick Stitely, John Brantam and Lewis Duckworth, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Joshua Boring, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the Complainant by his Counsel, it is ordered, that said Joshua Boring do appear here on the Monday after the third Tuesday in February next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, and published at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A Copy. Teste. DAVID HUNTER, c.s.c.
The following BLANKS, printed with new and elegant type, are always kept for sale at this Office: DEEDS, Common BONDS, CONSTABLE'S BLANKS, Promissory NOTES, &c.
Fresh Goods.
The subscriber has just received, and is now opening, a great variety of FANCY GOODS, among which are:
 BEST superfine and common Calicoes, Plain and figured Cambric Muslins, Leno Muslin—plain and needle work'd, Laced ditto.  Dimities.  Elegant Damask Shawls.  Cotton ditto lace borders.  Plush Velvets.  Printed ditto.  Constitution, President's and Bennett's } Cords.  Silk and Cotton Hosiery.  White Silk and Kid Gloves.  Fine Cotton Lace.  Plain and Changeable Lute strings.  Ladies fashionable Beaver Hats.  Ostrich Feathers.  White Cords and Tassels.  Artificial Flowers.  Leghorn Bonnets and Flats.  Elegant Ribbons.  Handsome Cotton fringe.  Fashionable Tea Trays.  Silk and Cotton Chambroy Muslins, &c. 
Have also on hand, Castings, Bar-Iron, and Steel. Flax and Home-made Linen, a large quantity of most excellent Whisky, distilled out of all Rye— GROceries, &c.
All of the above Goods having been purchased on the lowest terms for cash, will be sold uncommonly CHEAP. He hopes that those who wish to get BARGAINS will please to call on him. WALTER B. SELBY. Shepherd's-Town, January 23, 1807.
Alexander Cooper,
HAS just received a Large and General assortment of
Dry Goods and Groceries,
which he offers at very reduced prices for Cash or Country Produce. He has also just received a quantity of CASTINGS, among which are Template STOVES.
Also—in addition to the above, an ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF SILK CHAMBRAT. Martinsburg, January 16, 1807.
New Goods.
THE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and the public generally, that they have just received their assortment of FALL and WINTER
GOODS,
consisting of Cloths, Coatings, Casimeres, Flannels, &c. together with Hard-ware, Sadlery, Queens and Glass-ware, and a very extensive assortment of Groceries, &c. all of which they offer for sale at very reduced prices for cash or approved of Country Produce.
They take this opportunity of returning their sincere thanks to their friends and the public, for former favours, and hope by punctual attention to business, with a desire to please, to merit and receive a continuation of their custom. LEWIS & ROBERT WILLIS. Martinsburg, November 28, 1806.
CHEAP FALL and WINTER GOODS.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has just received from Philadelphia, and is now opening, a handsome assortment of GOODS, suitable for the present and approaching season, which have been purchased at very reduced prices, and selected with care from the latest arrivals; he can therefore recommend them to his friends, and all those who wish to purchase goods on reasonable terms, as they will be sold unusually low for cash or approved of country produce.
THOMAS C. SMITH. Martinsburg, October 17, 1806.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
At a FLOUR and GROCERY STORE,
2 doors below Davey Davey's tavern, Has on hand and offers for sale on low terms for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit,
 10 Hhds. Sugar of various qualities, 30 Bbls. do. do.  2000 lbs. best Guadalupe green Coffee, 5000 — St Domingo do.  20 Bbls. nice gross Herrings lately inspected.  20 Bbls. N. E. Rum.  1500 lbs. first choice R. Island Cheese.  Young Hyson, Hyson-skin and Imperial } TEAS.  Chocolate, Loaf Sugar and Molasses.  SEGARS, first chop.  Nests of Ware.  Wrapping Paper, &c. &c. &c. 
ALSO, 1500 Bushels Salt consisting of Liverpool blown, St. Ubes, Ground Allum, Turks Island and Rock Allum, and a quantity of Sacks of Salt.
A. LINDO. Alexandria, January 13, 1807. N. B. FLOUR received on storage.
UNDER the authority of a Decree of the County Court of Jefferson, rendered in favour of Thomas Kennedy against Michael Delarock, will be sold to the highest bidder for Cash, on the 21st day of February next, in Shepherd's-Town Jefferson County, the two following LOTS of GROUND, situate in said town, viz. Lot No. 179 and Lot No. 180, the property of the said Michael Delarock. The sale to commence at twelve o'clock, on the premises, on the above mentioned day.
Daniel Morgan, Jacob Bedinger, James Brown, Commissioners. Shepherd's-Town, January 30, 1806.
Jefferson County, ss.
October Court, 1806.
William M'Cormick, Complainant,
against
William Hiett, Benjamin Bell, William P. Flood, Joseph Bell, Jr. John Daniel, and Samuel Dault, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
THE defendant William Hiett, 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, upon the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendant William Hiett, appear here on the second Tuesday in April next, and answer the complainant's bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer for two months successively, also published at the front door of the court house of the said county for the same length of time.
A Copy. Attest, GEORGE HITE, c.j.c.
LOST, on Monday evening last, either in Martinsburg or on the road leading from that place, to the Widow Vance's plantation on Dry-run, 6 five Dollar bank Notes, rolled up in a piece of Bladder, a part of these Notes is supposed to be on the Union Bank of Baltimore, and the Potomac bank. The No. not known. Whoever finds this Money, and returns it to me, shall receive Ten Dollars reward.
DAVID HANNAH. Dry Run, near Martinsburg, January 30, 1807. }
WRITING PAPER For sale at this Office.
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