Berkeley and Jefferson intelligencer (Martinsburg, Va.), 1803-07-22 00:00:00

Berkeley and Jefferson Intelligencer.
[No. 17 OF VOLUME V.]
FRIDAY, July 22, 1803.
[WHOLE No. 225.]
More New Goods
From the Cities of New-York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
THE subscribers beg leave to acquaint their friends and the public generally, that they are now opening a very Handsome and General supply of
Fresh Goods
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
They deem it unnecessary to particularise each article that composes their assortment, suffice it to say, it consists of almost every article that this neighbourhood or country requires. We return our sincere thanks to our friends and the public, for their generous encouragement since our commencement in business, and hope we shall be able to merit a continuance. As usual we now have for sale LEATHER, CASTINGS, BAR-IRON and STEEL, and a complete assortment of PAINTS, Patent and other MEDECINES, together with a large quantity of OLD RYE WHISKY—and we again solicit the early communications of our friends, either personally or otherwise.
JAMES S. LANE, & Co.
Shepherd's-Town, July 1, 1803.
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.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
As an Apprentice to the HATTING BUSINESS, an active well disposed Boy, between 14 and 16 years of Age.
CHARLES D. STEWART.
Martinsburg, July 1, 1803.
BLANK DEEDS
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.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber living near Shepherd's Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, on the 25th instant, a Negro Man named CHARLES, though it is very probable he will change his name to Isaac, as it is suspected he has obtained a pass belonging to another person. He is 23 years of age, very black, about 6 feet high, hollow eyed, has some difficulty in speaking plain, when spoken to, and on close examination his great toes are nearly without nails. Had on when he went away a pair of striped cotton pantaloons with buttons at the ancles, a fine ruffled shirt, a fine muslinet vest, white flannel coat, and as he took away other garments with him, it is likely he will change his dress. Twenty Dollars will be given to any person that will secure him in any jail so that I get him again, or if brought home the above reward, paid by me
JOHN STIP, Jur.
July 1, 1803.
A TAVERN TO RENT.
I WILL rent my Tavern at Orange Court-House, Virginia, about forty miles west of Fredericksburg. This place has as many advantages as any other tavern in Virginia, being in the centre of four public roads and the only house of public entertainment kept at Orange Court House. The house is large and commodious, being eighty feet long with ten rooms in it, and a cellar under the whole house, with a good Kitchen, Meat-House, Ice House, and stabling sufficient for 100 Horses, a Spring of excellent Water, which is conveyed to the bar, and other parts of the house, and is exceeded by no place for marketing. The situation is remarkably healthy, and the neighboring society friendly and agreeable. I will give possession this fall. For particulars apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
PAUL VERDIER.
July 1, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 2nd day of August next, at the House of Joseph Tiffin, in the Town of Chillicothe, and State of Ohio, the Disposition of Nathaniel Willis will be taken, in the Suit depending in the District Court holden at Winchester, wherein James M c Glaughlin is Plaintiff, and the subscriber is Defendant.
JOHN KEARNEY.
July 1, 1803.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Valuable PROPERTY for sale.
TO be sold or rented, the Plantation whereon I now live, containing 367 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 on 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.
BATH COFFEE HOUSE.
THE subscriber in the most respectful manner returns his sincere acknowledgments for the honor conferred upon him by those Ladies and Gentlemen who were so obliging as to give him a call last season, and takes this method of informing them, that he is induced from the distinguished patronage he experienced the last season, to go to considerable additional trouble and expense in making the Coffee House, &c. as convenient as possible for their reception this season. The Coffee House being so very convenient to the Bath Square, gives it the preference on that score, to any house of entertainment at Bath. With sentiments of great consideration, I remain the Public's humble servant.
ANDREW GOULDING.
Bath, Berkeley County, June 24, 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.
THE important correspondence between England and France, recently laid before the British Parliament, is published in all the London papers. The different papers are numbered from No. 1 to 70. It is a voluminous publication, and would occupy too much room to be inserted entire in this paper.
The first part of the correspondence relates to the dissatisfaction of the French Government, at the reception of the French Princes and ci-devant Bishops at the English court; and a request that they might be removed out of the country. The British in reply says, that as long as they hold a conduct conformably to the laws, his majesty would feel it inconsistent with his dignity, with his honor and the laws of hospitality, to refuse them an asylum.
The next subject of complaint, is the libelous publications in the English news papers by Cobbet and others, and by Peltier, who was lately tried and found guilty by a jury of London, for a libel on the French Government. In reply it is said, that the publications in the newspapers were unauthorised by the government; that a libelous paragraph had appeared in the Moniteur, (the official paper of the French government) charging the British government with encouraging the publication.
The next subject relates to the interference of the French government in the affairs of Switzerland, which excited the lively interest of the English government; of Col. Sebastian's mission to Egypt; and of the evacuation of Malta. After which an interesting correspondence commences between Lord Whitworth and his court; in which are detailed several very interesting conversations between Lord Whitworth, Bonaparte and Talleyrand.
In a dispatch No. 38, from Lord Whitworth to Lord Hawkesbury, dated the 21st of February 1803, he informs his lordship that he received a note from the First Consul, informing that he wished to converse with him. The conversation lasted upwards of two hours. During this interview Bonaparte said—
"He enumerated the several provocations which he pretended to have received from England. He placed in the first line our not evacuating Malta and Alexandria as we were bound to do by treaty. In this he said, that no consideration on earth should make him acquiesce; and of the two he had rather see us in possession of the Fauxbourg St. Antoine than Malta." He acknowledged, that the irritation he felt against England increased daily, because every wind (I make use as much as I can of his own ideas and expressions) which blew from England bro't nothing but enmity and hatred against me."
He now went back to Egypt, and told me, that if he had felt the smallest inclination to take possession of it by force, he might have done it a month ago, by sending 25,000 men to Aboukir, who would have possessed themselves of the whole country in defiance of the four thousand British in Alexandria. That instead of that garrison being a means of protecting Egypt, it was only furnishing him with a pretence for invading it. This he should not do, whatever might be his desire to have it as a colony, because he did not think it worth the risk of a war, in which he might, perhaps, be considered as the aggressor, and by which he should lose more than he could gain, since, sooner or later, Egypt would belong to France either by the falling to pieces of the Turkish Empire, or by some arrangement with the Porte.
"As a proof of his desire to maintain peace, he wished to know what he had to gain by going to war with England. A descent was the only means of offence he had and that he was determined to attempt, by putting himself at the head of the expedition. But how could it be supposed, that after having gained the height on which he stopped, he would risk his life and reputation in such a hazardous attempt, unless forced to it by necessity, when the chances were that he and the greatest part of the expedition would go to the bottom of the sea? He talked much on this subject, but never affected to diminish the danger. He acknowledged that there were one hundred chances to one against him; but till he was determined on it, if war

should be the consequence of the present discussion; and that such was the disposition of troops, that army after army would be found for the enterprize.
"He then expatiated much on the natural force of the two countries. France with an army of 41,000 men, for this moment it is, he said, to be immediately complicated, all ready for the most desperate enterprizes; and England with a fleet that made her mistress of the seas, and which he did not think he should be able to equal in less than ten years."
[Commercial Intelligencer.]
NEW-YORK, July 11.
By capt. Forbes who arrived this forenoon in the ship Atlantic, in 14 days from St. Vincent, we learn, that the Island of St. Lucia was captured by the British on the 23d of June.
July 12.
This day, at 4 o'clock, the Merchants of this city, (much to their honor) are to give a Dinner at Lovett's hotel, to Mr. King, our late Minister at the Court of Great-Britain, as a tribute of respect and gratitude for the zeal and ability manifested by him on all occasions, in promoting and protecting the commercial interests of his country. No diplomatic character at St. James's was held in higher estimation by the Court to which he was sent, than Mr. King; and from his unassuming modesty, private worth and sterling talents, no Minister could and did more effectually subserve the interests of the nation he represented. The splendid and uncommonly elegant preparations making by Mr. Lovett, are suitable to the occasion, and will, we presume, surpass in style any public dinner ever given in this city.
Paris papers to the 21st May, inclusive, are received at the office of the N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser by the brig Enterprize, from Havre de Grace. One of that date, printed in the English language, contains the important State paper; the Counter declaration of the French Government on the subject of the late Negotiations.
We have also seen letters, from a source of high respectability in Paris, which mentions that Louisiana is ceded to the U. States for 80,000,000 livres (about 15 millions dols.) one fourth payable in debts due to the citizens of the U. States from France, to be liquidated at Paris: and the remainder in six per cent stock.
The Enterprize left Havre on the 23d, and was boarded the day following by an English frigate, who (as reported by her officers) had captured six French vessels, and sent them into British ports.
A Letter from La Vendee of the date of the 2d instant, contains the following paragraph:—
"Two respectable, able, and faithful Royalists, arrived lately amongst us, with letters from our unfortunate King at Warsaw. Great offers have been made him and his brother to renounce their right to the throne of their ancestors in favour of the Usurper, but they have been rejected with becoming dignity; and should a war break out between England and Bonaparte; and Louis XVIII not be a state prisoner (as many of us think he is) he has promised, with the other members of the Bourbon family to come among us to command and to raise or fall with us in the cause of Royalty. Our King has lately had offers of service from twenty Republican Generals; some of them even in the confidence of the Consul himself, but disgusted with his conduct, they have promised to answer for the corps they command, and to bring them over to join the Standard of Royalty."
There is a letter in town from a nobleman of the first rank and most honorable veracity in England, which says, a negotiation of the most important nature was lately carried on between Bonaparte and Louis the XVIII King of France, through the medium of the King of Prussia. Bonaparte proposed to his most Christian majesty—"that if he would for him and his heirs renounce all right and title to the crown of France, Bonaparte would on his part, make most ample provision for his most Christian Majesty." To this overture, Louis the XVIII replied with the temperate dignity becoming a Monarch. "That if Monsieur Bonaparte would return to his allegiance and assist in the restoration of his lawful sovereign to the throne of France, all that has past should be forgotten—and his majesty would most amply reward him." It is likely from this overture of the Corsican Consul, that he feels something like an equity of redemption subsisting
in the Bourbon family against his own title to the sovereignty of France.
[Dub. Pop.]
BALTIMORE, July 13.
A letter is in town from a gentleman in New-York, which states, on the authority of Mr. King, that all Louisiana, including the island of New-Orleans, has been ceded to the United States. The government is to pay its citizens, on account of contracts for produce, provisions, &c. made by the French, and, on their part, uncomplied with, 5,000,000 of dollars, and to pay besides 2,000,000 of dollars in cash. Nothing has been said of claims on the French government for spoliation committed on the seas.—Any other stipulations made with the French on this article, Mr. K. declines speaking of.
It is generally understood that the arrangements respecting Louisiana, were made by Mr. Livingston and Mr. King; and that Mr. Monroe had only, as ambassador extraordinary, to confirm them.
The ship Diana, Hunter, arrived at this port yesterday in 38 days from New-York. Our London accounts by her are to the 23d of May.
From the time war was declared between the two great European powers, every possible exertion has been made by both to increase the means of annoyance and defence.—The French ports are closely blockaded by English cruisers, who had captured and sent into Plymouth and the Downs 12 merchant vessels, belonging to France and Batavia, one of them a valuable Indiaman.—The army intended for Louisiana has been incorporated with the French troops in Holland, and augmented to 80,000 effective men, under the command of Gen. Victor.
Massena, it is said, will have the command in Italy, Moreau in Germany, and Macdonald in Batavia.
The court of Vienna has addressed a declaration to the English and French ministers in that capitol, stating that his Imperial Majesty had decided to preserve the most strict neutrality in the event of hostilities between France and England. The Emperor of Russia has professed the same sentiments, and has offered to interpose his powerful and pacific mediation to accommodate the differences which have arisen between the two nations.
[Mer. Adv.]
Extract of a letter, dated the 13th April, from Copenhagen, to a gentleman in Norfolk.
"An official notification has arrived here three days since from the French government, stating that the First Consul will allow no neutral power, but that they must either declare for or against the French Republic. It has caused considerable consternation here, and the result is not at present known."
Extract of a letter from a Correspondent at New-Orleans, dated 13th ult. received by the Ship Mary, Captain Sinclair.
"The noted Bowles was brought prisoner to this city, three days ago, escorted by Ten Indians. It is understood that some time since the Governor promised an Indian, then at this place, a reward of 3000 Dollars to apprehend Bowles, and in case of his being put to death, to bring in his head. The wiley Indian, acquainted with Bowles and his haunts, accosted him, and requested to be supplied with some milk, which was in a small adjacent house. As soon as Bowles entered the house, eight other Indians started from their lurking places, surrounded the spot, made him prisoner, and embarked him immediately on board a canoe and brought him to Pensacola, from whence they conveyed him to this place. It is reported that he will be sent in the course of a few days, to the Havanna, which probably will terminate the career of this ill-fated man."
MARTINSBURG, July 22.
PURCHASE of LOUISIANA.
At length the business of New-Orleans has terminated favorably to this country. Instead of being obliged to rely any longer on the force of treaties, for a place of deposit, the jurisdiction of the territory is now transferred to our hands and in future the navigation of the Mississippi will be ours unmolested. This, it will be allowed is an important acquisition; not, indeed, as territory, but as being essential to the peace and prosperity of our western country, and as opening a free and valuable market to our com-
mercial states. This purchase has been made during the period of Mr. Jefferson's presidency, and will, doubtless, give eclat to his administration. Every man, however, possessed of the least candor and reflection will readily acknowledge that the acquisition has been solely owing to a fortuitous concurrence of unforeseen and unexpected circumstances, and not to any wise or vigorous measures on the part of the American government.
As soon as we experienced from Spain a direct infraction of an important article of our treaty, in withholding the deposit of New-Orleans, it afforded us justifiable cause of war, and authorised immediate hostilities. Sound policy unquestionably demanded of us to begin with a prompt, bold and vigorous resistance against the injustice; to seize the object at once; and having this vantage ground , should we have thought it advisable to terminate hostilities by a purchase, we might then have done it on almost our own terms. This course, however, was not adopted, and we were about to experience the fruits of our folly, when another nation has found it her interest to place the French government in a situation substantially as favorable to our views and interest as those recommended by the federal party here, excepting indeed that we should probably have obtained the same object on better terms.
On the part of France the short interval of peace had been wasted in repeated and fruitless efforts to subjugate St. Domingo; and those means which were originally destined to the colonization of Louisiana, had been gradually exhausted by the unexpected difficulties of this ill-starred enterprize.
To the deadly climate of St. Domingo, and to the courage and obstinate resistance made by its black inhabitants are we indebted for the obstacles which delayed the colonization of Louisiana, till the auspicious moment, when a rupture between England and France gave a new turn to the projects of the latter, and destroyed at once all her schemes as to this favorite object of her ambition.
It was made known to Buonaparte, that among the first objects of England would be the seizure of New-Orleans, and that preparations were even then in a state of forwardness for that purpose. The first consul could not doubt, that if an English fleet was sent thither, the place must fall without resistance; it was obvious, therefore, that it would be surely in every shape preferable that it should be placed in the possession of a neutral power; and when, besides, some millions of money, of which he was extremely in want, were offered him, to part with what he could no longer hold, it affords a moral certainty, that it was to an accidental state of circumstances, and not to wise plans, that this cession, at this time, has been owing. We shall venture to add, that neither of the ministers through whose instrumentality it was effected, will ever deny this, or even pretend that previous to the time when a rupture was believed to be inevitable, there was the smallest chance of inducing the first consul, with his ambitious and aggrandizing views, to commute the territory for any sum of money in their power to offer. The real truth is, Buonaparte found himself absolutely compelled by situation, to relinquish his darling plan of colonizing the banks of the Mississippi: and thus have the government of the United States, by the unforeseen operation of events, gained what the feebleness and pusillanimity of its miserable system of measures could never have acquired. Let us then, with all due humility, acknowledge this as another of those signal instances of the kind interpositions of an over-ruling Providence, which we more especially experienced during our revolutionary war, and by which we have more than once, been saved from the consequences of our errors and perverseness.
We are certainly not disposed to lessen the importance of this acquisition to the country, but it is proper that the public should be correctly informed of its real value and extent, as well as of the terms on which it has been acquired. We perceive by the newspapers that various and very vague opinions are entertained; and we shall, therefore, venture to state our ideas with some precision as to the territory; but until the instrument of cession itself is published, we do not think it prudent to say much as to the conditions on which it has been obtained.
Prior to the treaty of Paris of 1763, France claimed the country on both sides of the river under the name of Louisiana, and it was her encroachment on the rear of the British colonies which gave rise to the war of 1755. By the conclusion of the treaty of 1763, the limits of the colonies of Great Britain and France
were clearly and permanently fixed; and it is from that and subsequent treaties that we are to ascertain what territory is really comprehended under the name of Louisiana. France ceded to Great Britain all the country east and south-east of a line drawn along the middle of the Mississippi from its source to the Iberville, and from thence along that river and the lakes Maurepas and Pontchartra into the sea; France retaining the country lying west of the river, besides the town and island of New-Orleans on the east side. This she soon after ceded to Spain who acquiring also the Floridas by the treaty of 1783, France was entirely shut out from the continent of North America. Spain, at the instance of Buonaparte, ceded to him Louisiana, including the town and island (as it is commonly called) of New-Orleans. Buonaparte has now ceded the same tract of country, and this only, to the United States. The whole of East and West Florida, lying south of Georgia and the Mississippi Territory, and extending to the Gulph of Mexico, still remains to Spain, who will continue, therefore to occupy, as formerly, the country along the southern frontier of the United States, and the east bank of the river, from the Iberville to the American line.
Those disposed to magnify its value will say, that this western region is important as keeping off a troublesome neighbor; and leaving us in the quiet possession of the Mississippi. Undoubtedly this has some force, but on the other hand it may be said, that the acquisition of New-Orleans is perfectly adequate to every purpose: for whoever is in possession of that, has the uncontrolled command of the river. Again, it may be said, and this probably is the most favorable point of view in which it can be placed, that although not valuable to the United States for settlement, it is so to Spain, and will become more so, and therefore at some distant period will form an object which we may barter with her for the Floridas, obviously of far greater value to us than all the immense, undefined region west of the river.
It has been usual for the American writers on this subject to include the Floridas in their ideas of Louisiana, as the French formerly did, and the acquisition has derived no inconsiderable portion of its value and importance with the public from this view of it. It may, however, be relied on, that no part of the Floridas, not a foot of land on the east side of the Mississippi, excepting New-Orleans, falls within the present cession. As to the unbounded region west of the Mississippi, it is, with the exception of very few settlements of Spaniards and Frenchmen bordering on the banks of the river, a wilderness through which wander numerous tribes of Indians. And when we consider the present extent of the United States, and that not one sixteenth part of its territory is yet under occupation, the advantage of the acquisition, as it relates to actual settlement, appears too distant and remote to strike the mind of a sober politician with much force. This, therefore, can only rest in speculation for many years, if not centuries to come, and consequently will not perhaps be allowed very great weight in the account by the majority of readers. But it may be added, that should our own citizens, more enterprising than wise, become desirous of settling this country, and emigrate thither, it must not only be attended with all the injuries of a too widely dispersed population, but by adding to the great weight of the western part of our territory, must hasten the dismemberment of a large portion of our country, or a dissolution of the Government. On the whole we think it may with candor be said, that whether the possession at this time of any territory west of the river Mississippi will be advantageous, is at best extremely problematical. For ourselves, we are very much inclined to the opinion, that after all, it is the Island of N. Orleans by which the command of a free navigation of the Mississippi is secured, that gives to this interesting cession, its greater value, and will render it in every view of immense benefit to our country. By this cession we hereafter shall hold within our own grasp, what we have heretofore enjoyed only by the uncertain tenure of a treaty, which might be broken at the pleasure of another, and (governed as we now are) with perfect impunity. Provided therefore we have not purchased it too dear, there is all the reason for exultation which the friends of the administration display, and which all Americans may be allowed to feel.
As to the pecuniary value of the bargain; we know not enough of the particulars to pronounce upon it. It is understood generally, that we are to assume

debts of France to our own citizens not exceeding four millions of dollars; and that for the remainder, being a very large sum, 6 per cent. stock to be created, and payment made in that. But should it contain no conditions or stipulations on our part, no "tangling alliances" of all things to be dreaded we shall be very much inclined to regard it in a favourable point of view though it should turn out to be what may be called a costly purchase. By the way a question here presents itself in some little moment; Mr. Jefferson in that part of his famous electioneering message, where he took so much pains to present a flattering state of the Treasury in so few words, that every man could carry it in his noddle and repeat it at the poll, tells us, that, "experience too far authorises us to believe, if no extraordinary event supervenes, and the expences which will be actually incurred shall not be greater than was contemplated by Congress at their last session, that we shall not be disappointed in the expectations formed that the debt would soon be paid, &c. &c. But the first and only measure of the administration that has really been of any material service to the country (for they have hitherto gone on the strength of the provision, made by their predecessors) is really "an extraordinary event," and calls for more money than they have got. According to Mr. Gallatin's report, they had about 40,000 to spare for contingencies and now the first "extraordinary event" that "supervenes" calls upon them for several millions. What a poor starving system of administering a government! But how is the money to be had? Not by taxing luxury and wealth and Whisky, but by increasing the taxes on the necessaries of life. Let this be remembered.
But we are exceeding our allowable limits. It may be satisfactory to our readers, that we should finish with a concise account of New-Orleans itself.
The Island of New-Orleans is in length about 150 miles; its breadth varies from 10 to 30 miles. Most of it is a marshy swamp, periodically inundated by the river. The town of New-Orleans, situated 150 miles from the mouth of the river, contains near 1300 houses, and 8000 inhabitants, chiefly Spanish and French. It is defended from the overflowings of the river by an embankment, or levee which extends nearly 50 miles.
The rights of the present proprietors of real estate in New-Orleans and Louisiana, whether acquired by descent or by purchase will, of course, remain undisturbed. How they are to be governed is another question; whether as a colony, or to be formed into an integral part of the United States, is a subject which will claim consideration hereafter. The probable consequences of this cession, and the ultimate effect it is likely to produce on the political state of our country will furnish abundant matter of speculation to the American statesmen.
[New-York Herald.]
By the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS great and weighty matters, claiming the consideration of the Congress of the United States, form an extraordinary occasion for convening them; I do by these presents appoint Monday the 17th day of October next, for their meeting at the City of Washington, hereby requiring their respective Senators and Representatives, then and there to assemble in Congress, in order to receive such communications as may then be made to them, and to consult and determine on such measures, as in their wisdom may be deemed meet for the welfare of the United States.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed, and signed the same with my hand.
Done at the City of Washington, the sixteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three; and in the twenty-eighth year of the Independence of the United States.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. By the President, (Signed) JAS: MADISON, Secretary.
Dispatches from the American Ministers at Paris were received by the Executive on Thursday evening. (July 14th) They were brought by Mr. Hughes of Baltimore, as confidential bearer, and contain the Treaty signed April 30th which conveys Louisiana to the United States. The extent of the territory ceded is defined by a general reference to that in which Louisiana was ceded to France. The terms are, 1st. 11,250,000
dollars, to be paid to France in six per cent stock, within six months after the exchange of ratifications and the delivery of possession. 2nd. An assumption of the debts due and captures provided for under the convention of September 30th, 1802, between the United States and the French Republic which are to be liquidated by Commissioners at Paris, and paid at the Treasury of the United States on debts from their Minister at Paris. The assumption is not to go beyond 3,750,000 dollars, and it is conjectured, that the amount of the debts and claims will fall short of that sum. 3rd. French and Spanish vessels and merchandise directly from their own ports the merchandise being of the respective countries, are to pay, in the ports of the ceded territory, for a period of twelve years, no higher duties than are paid by American citizens, and this privilege is not to be extended during that period to any other foreign nations. After that period France and Spain are to enjoy within the ports of the ceded territory the privileges only of the most favored nation. The Treaty is to be ratified, and the ratifications exchanged within six months from its date. This circumstance will require the convening of Congress a little earlier than the 1st Monday of November. It is understood that the ratification of the First Consul is on its way to the United States. Immediately after the ratifications of the Treaty, possession is to be delivered. The inhabitants of Louisiana are to be incorporated with the United States as soon as can consistently with the constitution of the United States be effected; and in the mean time are to be secured in their liberties, prosperity and religion.
[National Intelligencer.]
Extract of a letter from one of the Teachers in Princeton College, New-Jersey, dated June 7.
"I have the satisfaction to inform you, that to increase the conveniences, and even elegancies of our accommodations, we are putting up two large buildings, each sixty feet in length, in manner of wings to the college, and of such elevation as to be within two or three feet of the height of the college edifice. In these, besides a large and elegant refectory in one story, and kitchen under the whole, will be contained the library, lecture rooms, apartment for the philosophical and chemical apparatus, laboratory and experimenting room, chambers for the two lower classes, with a separate form and part of a window, or in some instances, a whole window for each student; apartments for the two literary societies, and finally a large apartment for a museum which we are about to establish. We have it in contemplation, and hope to be able in another year to annex a botanical garden to the institution and so to relieve Dr. M'Lean, by dividing his professorship, that he may have it in his power to devote his whole attention to natural philosophy, chemistry, and natural history. A professorship of natural and revealed theology will likewise be established, as soon as trustees shall be able to accomplish it.
"You will see by this sketch, that we are progressing in improvements in the system and the means of education in this college, as fast as the state of country will admit and the public liberality will enable us."
HARRISBURG, July 11.
The following toasts were drank at Mifflin Town in Pennsylvania on the 4th inst. They are the known and avowed sentiments of a numerous host of the democratic party; to expose them to public animadversion and contempt, they ought to be telegraphed to the remotest corners of the Union.
1. The day we celebrate; may each revolving anniversary find many of the citizens of Mifflin ready to testify their own independency, by taking a lethean draught at the shrine of Bacchus. 2. The memory of gen. Washington; dear to patriots, only as the leader of the American armies. 3. The venerable patriot and philosopher Thomas Jefferson. 4. Thomas Paine; the dread of tyrants and bane of the clergy; may his political writings be always remembered with gratitude and respect by every American; and may his Age of reason , and other "useful labors" illuminate the world, and dispel the clouds of bigotry, prejudice and superstition, which, under the name of Christianity, envelopes the minds of men. 5. Gov. M'Lean; may the suffrages of our fellow citizens, at the expiration of the present term, testify that they "hate lawyers and learned men." 6. William Duane; may his unremitted
exertions never cease till all power and trust be transferred to the hands of foreign patriots.
7. The Judiciary; may this rampart of tyranny be speedily overturned, from its very foundation, and the happy time soon come, when every one shall do what is right in his own eyes.
8. Ireland—the nurse of freeborn souls; may her sons continue to flock to our shores, to teach the Americans the true principles of liberty.
9. The clergy; a speedy downfall to this hateful sect—who have too long tyrannized over the minds of men; may the people learn that their feigned morality, and religion, and hypocrisy and priestcraft, calculated but to lure and enslave the weak, the ignorant and the credulous.
10. French philosophy; may its universal diffusion, dispel in its course, the gloomy horrors of political tyranny, government and religion.
11. Our state legislature; let not sovereignty in future be degraded by the ipse dixit of a petty monarch, attempting to controul the patriotic decisions.
12. Federalism; may it be forever buried in the dark night of forgetfulness—Her sun has set, may it rise no more!
13. The fair sex; may they learn duly to appreciate the harmony of a free and promiscuous intercourse, unrestrained by matrimonial shackles, so inconsistent with their just rights, liberty and independence.
From the Baltimore Federal Gazette.
An arrival at New-York has furnished us with advices from the capitol of the British empire to the 25th of May. By these we find something new has occurred, since the former date, as meeting of the members of the old opposition, at which it was determined, with heart and hand, to support the war—and loud and repeated shouts of applause at the close of an animated war-speech from Mr. Pitt—a circumstance which perhaps never before occurred in the annals of the British Parliament. A sketch of the proceedings of that day immediately follows:
In an interesting debate in the house of Lords on the 23rd of May, it was agreed, on motion of Lord Pelham, "to present an address thanking his Majesty for the communication of the papers; approving the faith with which the British government has proceeded in the fulfilment of the conditions of the treaty of Amiens; reprobating the violation of that treaty by France as injurious to this country, unjust, infringing the most sacred obligations, and hostile to the general liberty of Europe; and concluded with assurances to his majesty of the most zealous support of the house, in such measures as he should think necessary to vindicate the liberties of his people and the honor of the crown."
Lord King moved an amendment, "to omit those expressions in the address which so warmly imputed to France the guilt of the infraction of the treaty; and to promise the support of this house to his majesty's measures, in terms which still insinuate the propriety in not shutting the door against a speedy reconciliation." The amendment was lost, 142 to 10.
A similar address was moved by Lord Hawkesbury in the house of Commons on the same day. The crowd that attended may be judged from the following extract:
"Choked up in the narrow passages, many were nearly suffocated or strangled; those who escaped with the loss of their hats, shoes, coat or any other part of their dress, thought themselves fortunate; some were nearly squeezed to death, and few escaped without injury. The reporters were wholly excluded, and thus, we fear, has this great and important debate been lost forever to the world. That loss is to be the more lamented as the present circumstances of the country, as well as the course of negotiation with France, underwent a most ample and satisfactory discussion from Mr. Pitt, in a speech which lasted about an hour and an half, and is admitted by persons of all parties, to have exhibited one of the greatest efforts of the human mind ever witnessed within the walls of the senate. At the close of his speech, the house gave vent to their feelings, and loud and repeated shouts of applause continued for some time after he sat down."
"The fine Mr. Pitt took was that of proving, in a variety of instances, that from the signature of the treaty of Amiens to the present time, a hostile mind had been shown by France to this country; that the government there had manifested one continual insult towards us, and that the papers presented to parliament, fully justified the war. He spoke
entirely upon the point of the cause between the two countries, carefully avoiding saying anything as to the conduct of his majesty's ministers, which he considered as a subject of separate enquiry. He said we ought to consider the question at present, as not whether we had grounds to go to war sooner, but whether we had grounds now for such a measure: of this he thought there could be no doubt. He represented the present as the greatest and most awful crisis the nation ever witnessed, and called upon the country for the exertion of all its energies; but he stated that we possessed means which, if properly called forth, would save us, from all the dangers and difficulties with which we were threatened. In adverting to the several topics produced in the state papers laid before the house, he stated many facts which highly aggravated the insults of France to this country. He stated that the commercial commissioners corresponded with their government in cyphers, and that on this and other accounts they were to be considered as accredited spies, and in time of war, would certainly have been executed as such. He spoke of Lord Hawkesbury's letter with regard to our press as a master-piece. He considered the possession of Malta as essential to the security of Egypt and our East-India dominions. He declared that a vigorous war could alone save this empire, and repress the exorbitant ambition of France; and this war, he said, he foresaw from experience, and attentive consideration, would require greater exertions than even the last, but on these exertions our independence rested. Either to repelling an invasion, or carrying on a financial war, he considered the country fully equal, and he therefore heartily coincided in the address."
"Mr. Gray spoke next, and most judiciously began his speech, by stating the great disadvantages under which he rose, after the strength of argument and the burst of eloquence which the house had just heard."
"The speakers were Lord Hawkesbury, who moved the address, Mr. Erskine, Mr. Pitt, Mr. Gray, who moved an amendment recommending the seizing the first opportunity of again making peace, Lord Castlereagh, Mr. Wilberforce, Mr. C. Yorke, Mr. W. Smith then moved to adjourn. After which a conversation took place respecting the exclusion of the reporters, who, it was understood, were to be admitted this day into the gallery in the usual manner. This conversation was introduced by Mr. Sheridan. The speaker stated the request made to him, upon which he had founded his order for the gallery door not being open till after prayers, but expressed his readiness to adopt any measure that should seem to meet the concurrence of the house. The debate was adjourned till 12 o'clock, to this evening."
Upwards of 600 members were in the house. The debate was resumed on the subsequent day, when the question after long discussion, was taken on Mr. Gray's amendment and lost, 398 to 87. Majority for the original address 331.
A FARM FOR SALE.
I AM authorised to sell a Valuable FARM, lying about a mile and a half from the town of Martinsburg, containing about 226 acres of excellent limestone land, well improved and in good farming condition. There are on the premises a good House, Barn, Orchard, Garden, &c. The terms will on application be made known by me; they are highly worthy the attention of those disposed to purchase land.
If this property should not be sold by private sale before the first day of next August Court for Berkeley, being the 22nd day of that month, it will then be set up to the highest bidder, at the Court house in Martinsburg.
PETL: C: PENDLETON. Martinsburg, Virginia, } July 22, 1803. }
THE subscriber respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen in this town and its vicinity, that he will open a SCHOOL on the first Monday in August next, for the purpose of instructing them in the rules of DANCING and other graceful deportments, which are ornamental in society; all those who honor him with their patronage will, he flatters himself, find it an illustration worthy of their attention, whereby he trusts his claim to general approbation. Terms for tuition are eight dollars, three dollars entrance, no admittance for any but those who are instructed in said School.
DAVID HARTSHORN. Martinsburg, July 22, 1803.

THE DOG AND THE ELBOW A METRICAL TALE.
or, The Danger of Exposing Too Much
As Tray one day strol'd down the street, Fatigued, and lean, and nought to eat; And wishing 'twas his hap to find, A bone to gnaw, of any kind. As by a splendid house he past, His eyes he toward a window cast; A piece of flesh, spied hanging out, Whereat he paused, and raised his snout; 'Twas red in spots, in spots 'twas blue, Tray marked it with a curious eye. Then with a groan was heard to cry, That really it would not do. And long he gazed, 'till hunger led him on, Poor meat, thought he, is better sure than none. He seized it then: but soon received a fell blow, And found, in hunger he mistook, And what he for a mutton bone had took, Was nothing but a modern belle's fair el- bow:
Ye Belles who strut along the street, Or sit upon the window seat, With elbows bare and blue, By this sad tale a warning take, Lest some like cur should you mistake, And through mistake should eat you. TRIM.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Friday the 3rd day of June, 1803.
N.L. John Holcraft, John Spivy, John Ashby and Peggy his wife, Joseph Pentecost, John Robb and Catherine his wife, Dorsey Pentecost, Sarah Pentecost, James Ashbrooke and Lucey his wife, George Pentecost and Rebeckah Pentecost, heirs at law and legal representatives of Dorsey Pentecost, deceased.
William Johnston, Gabriel J. Johnston, John Harrison and Elizabeth his wife, Benjamin Johnston, jur. Ann Johnston, General W. Johnston, Robert Johnston, Davis Floyd and Susannah his wife, heirs at law of Benjamin Johnston, deceased, and Peter Peterson. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainants, by their Counsel, and it appearing to the Court that the Defendants, William Johnston, Gabriel J. Johnston, John Harrison and Elizabeth his wife, Benjamin Johnston, jur. Ann Johnston, General W. Johnston, Robert Johnston, Davis Floyd and Susannah his wife, heirs at law of Benjamin Johnston, deceased, are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth. It is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here on the second day of the next August term, to answer the Complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be forthwith published for two months successively in the nearest Virginia Gazette, and also to be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court-House of this County.
A Copy. Teste, JOHN CONNELL, c. b. c.
At a Court held for Brooke County, and continued on Thursday the 2d day of June, 1803.
A. C. John Murphey.
Mary Murphey and Elizabeth Murphey, heirs at law of Cornelius Murphey, deceased. In CHANCERY.
THIS day came the Complainant, by his Counsel, and it appearing to this Court, that the said Defendants are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth. It is ordered that the Defendants do appear here on the second day in the next August term, to answer the Complainants bill, and that a copy of this order be published in the nearest Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and also be posted up for two months successively at the door of the Court House of this county.
A Copy. Teste, JOHN CONNELL, c. b. c.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 19th of June last, an apprentice boy named William Kelley, about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, and is 16 years of age. Had on when he went away a pair of striped cotton trowsers, a yellow cambric waistcoat, a home-made linen shirt and a half-worn wool hat. Six, cents reward will be paid, but no thanks given for returning the said runaway.
JOSEPH MENNER. Berkeley County, July 15, 1803.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Tract of LAND, situate at the bridge on Opeckon Creek, about two miles from Martinsburg, Berkeley County, containing 375 acres, more than 200 acres of which are cleared, is good arable land, and the rest in timber, about 70 acres of good bottom land, all of which can easily be converted into meadow. As it is presumed no person will purchase without first viewing the property, it is not tho' necessary to descend to particulars.—The premises will be shewn to any person inclining to purchase by Mr. Philip Conine, who at present occupies them, and the terms made known on application to the subscriber. DANIEL VANMETRE. July 15, 1803.
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. STRAYED from the subscriber living in Jefferson County, near Bull-skin, on the 15th ult. two horses, one of them a sorrel and the other a dark bay; the sorrel is about fourteen hands three inches high, has a white spot about the bigness of a dollar on the near side of his neck—The bay is about fourteen hands high, is well formed, trots and paces, shod all round with old shoes, those on his fore feet are not fellows.—Any person securing said horses and giving me information so that I get them again, shall have the above reward and all reasonable charges. SAMUEL HEBBINS. July 15, 1803.
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The subscriber has just received, and is now opening A VERY HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF
Dry goods & Groceries,
Suitable for the present season, all which he will sell on very moderate terms, for Cash or Country Produce.
HE returns unfeigned thanks to his friends and customers, and flatters himself that the Assortment which he constantly keeps, the moderate prices at which he sells, his assiduity and endeavors to please, will ensure him a continuance of their custom.
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He continues his STARCH and HAIR POWDER manufactory, and has on hand at present, a quantity of both, of the first quality.
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