The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-06-09 00:00:00

LA FAYETTE.
BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS,
MARCH 17.
(Concluded from our last.)
MR. Pitt said that Lord Hood, in consequence of previous information with the Toulonese understood that they had no objection to enter into a negotiation with the English. If they made a declaration in favor of Monarchy, he agreed to supply them and contribute to their wants, which was accepted, and afterwards they declared in favour of the constitution of 1789.
Mr. Fox declared that he conceived the fact exactly as stated, which did not alter the circumstance, that this country had bound itself to what had been stated by his hon. friend.
Sir Robert Thornton affirmed that all parties with whom he had conversed, exclaimed against the confinement of La Fayette. He conceived that justice and policy should induce us to interpose in his favour, and he was of opinion that there was something extremely unmanly and unmilitary in the court of Berlin, respecting its conduct to that unfortunate officer.
Mr. William Smith said that he was impelled to lay in his claim to argue against our interference with the internal government of France. We were actually falling into such error by punishing La Fayette for the part which he had taken in the revolution of France. It gave him, he said, deep concern to find that in the lapse of 5 years nothing had occurred in a country struggling for freedom, that could induce the nation, the most free in the world, to interfere in its behalf. Had that been the case, it were probable that those crimes which had been imputed to the French never would have happened. He concluded by declaring that this country will suffer severely if the present motion were not carried.
Mr. Milford spoke against the motion.
Mr. Cox adverted to what had fallen in debate. He insisted, that it went to sow the seeds of that system in this country, which in France had grown into maturity, to the destruction of every elegance, every comfort both in this life and in the next, and which must ultimately destroy every species of Liberty, and it had given the death blow to justice. He insisted, that La Fayette was extremely culpable, and as such could not vote for the motion.
Mr. Fox declared that from the conversation which he had with several persons at Brighton, who had just returned from Paris, and who were not the least attached to the Marquis la Fayette, he was convinced that none of those crimes could be fairly attributed to him, with which he was charged by those gentlemen who opposed the motion.
Mr. Jenkinson affirmed that he was at Paris at the time to which the Right hon. gentleman had adverted, when it was generally acknowledged that he could, if he pleased, prevent many of the circumstances so much reprobated.
Mr. Martin returned thanks to the gentleman who had brought forward the motion, as it gave him an opportunity of demonstrating his abhorrence of the confinement of this unfortunate gentleman. He declared that his severe punishment was the conversation of all parties throughout the country, and he trusted that the House would vote for the motion, not less through the motives of mercy, than through the motives of sound policy.
Mr. Stanley declared that he was in Paris at the time adverted to by several gentlemen who had spoke. He must in justice to the unfortunate La Fayette declare that he not only did every thing in his power to prevent the circumstances that had happened, but risked also his own personal safety. He would therefore vote for the motion.
Mr. Courtney insisted that instead of giving offence to the king of Prussia, he would be pleased to have this country interpose for the liberation of his prisoner. He had disclaimed wishing to keep him in confinement, and did it merely to please the confederates. He thought this court would do him a favor in removing him from the situation of a royal gaoler. It was strange logic to state that all the crimes of Robertpierre, Marat, and Danton, were to be attributed to La Fayette; it would be equally just to impute the riots of 1780 to his Majesty's Ministers, or Lord Amherst who was the commander of the forces. Lord George Gordon himself was made a prisoner by the mob, but he never impeached the ministers for the circumstance. Much idle declamation had been used with respect to the atrocities committed at Paris, while not a single cruelty committed by the royal anarchists was ever mentioned. He did not conceive why these Lord's anointed should have a patent for fomenting anarchy and confusion. He thought that a popular ferment was necessary at times to clear the political atmosphere; and would rather suffer all the troubles attendant on democracy, than breathe for a moment the pestilential air of Regal Despotism.
Mr. Whitebread insisted that the Royal word was pledged to give France the constitution of '89, and if he retreated from it, or rather his Minister, it would be a violation of his promise; and in doing so, they could not escape with honor. He next took notice of the conduct of Langara and Lord Hood, which was highly contradictory, but he said it was useless to call on Mr. Pitt for an explanation of their curious declarations, who had been repeatedly questioned as to the subsidizing the king of Prussia to the amount of 70 000l. to which he tho't fit to make no reply. Probably it was his wish to postpone the question, till late in the session, in the same manner that he did in the introduction of the Sardinian treaty.
Mr. Pitt replied that when the question respecting a subsidy, to the king of Prussia was brought forward, and was regularly before the house, then he would give every explanation required. If it was necessary to subsidize any prince, he would at a proper period give every information on the subject.
The question being loudly called for, the house divided, Ayes 46—Noes 153—Majority 107.
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE.
It has been reported, and by many believed that a part of the Militia of this state have been ordered out, with a view of preventing the British from establishing additional posts within the territory of the United States — The following AUTHENTIC letter will set the public mind right on this head, as no other orders, respecting the Militia of Pennsylvania, has lately been issued.
SIR, THE President of the United States, having this day made a requisition for organizing, arming and equipping ten thousand seven hundred and sixty eight of the militia of this State, officers included, agreeable to the Act of Congress, entitled, "An act directing a detachment of the militia of the United States," you will immediately issue general orders to the brigade inspectors, for drafting, mustering, and organizing, according to law, the quota of their respective brigades, as stated in the Roll herewith transmitted; and direct the same to be holden in readiness, within the proper counties to march at a moment's warning.
Should any independent corps of cavalry, artillery, or infantry, offer voluntarily to engage as corps in the service, you are authorized to signify my acceptance of their offer; as a part of the quota of the brigades to which they are respectively attached.
The term of service and allowances to the detachment are mentioned generally in the act of Congress (copies of which you will transmit to the several brigade inspectors) but it may be proper to specify precisely in the general orders the pay, rations and forage, which are as follow: to wit.
   RANK. Monthly pay. dollars. Rations. p. day. Forage. p. month.     Major General, 166 15 20   Brigadier General, 104 12 16   Lieut. Colonel Com- mandant, } 75 6 10   Major, 50 4 10   Captain, 40 3 10   Lieutenant, 26 2 6   Coronet, 20 2 6   Ensign, 20 2 6   Surgeon, 45 3 10   Surgeon's mate, 30 2 6   Serjeant major 7 1   Quarter master serjeant, 7 1   Serjeant 6 1   Corporal 5 1   Senior musician 6 1   Musicians 4 1   Privates 3 1  
The rations of provisions to consist of one pound of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, one pound of bread or flour, half a jill of rum, brandy or whiskey, or the value thereof at the contract price, where the same shall become due, and at the rate of one quart of salt, two quarts of vinegar, two pounds of soap, and one pound of candles to every hundred rations.
I have recently addressed a circular letter to the public officer of Pennsylvania, recommending a strict attention to the duties of their respective stations, and, particularly, to the organization of the militia, as a measure, upon which, under the protection of Heaven, our freedom and security may depend: but I cannot omit taking this favourable and interesting opportunity again to impress upon the minds of our fellow citizens, that the people of the United States, encreasing rapidly in wealth, population and importance, cannot indulge the expectation of being exempt from those agitations and dangers, which seem inseparable from the human character. It is, therefore, our highest duty to prepare for preservation and defence, against
every injury to which we may be liable as a nation; and I confidently trust, that the virtue, sense, and patriotism, of the inhabitants of Pennsylvania, will insure a prompt and universal compliance with those laws, which designate and prescribe in the establishment of a general militia system, the best means for accomplishing so essential an object.
Under these impressions, I think it likewise incumbent on me to exert every lawful authority, to organize, arm and equip, the whole of the militia of this state (though not comprised within the foregoing requisition) according to the acts of Congress and the general assembly. You will, therefore, call on all the brigade inspectors for an immediate return of the number of enrolled militia, and of the quantity of public arms, ammunition and equipments in their custody; and you will direct the penalties to be strictly enforced against every delinquent, who shall neglect either to attend on the days of muster, or to provide the arms and equipments which the law requires.
As the utmost despatch should be used in executing these instructions, I have authorised the secretary of the commonwealth, to forward the general orders, by an express to the several counties. You will, therefore, send the proper documents to his office, as soon as you can prepare them.
I am Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
THOMAS MIFFLIN.
To Josiah Harmar, esq.
Adjutant General of the Militia of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, 21st of May, 1794.
THE Subscriber returns his thanks to the Public, for exceeding his most sanguine expectations in sending cloth to be fulled, since his late commencement of business at EDWARD BEYSON's fulling-mill: He also hopes that those pieces already returned have rendered general satisfaction. He also will have against the approaching season a quantity of dyes for to accommodate his customers in almost every colour.
I am, with due respect, the Public's friend, WILLIAM BAILEY.
N. B. An active boy, about 15 years old, would be taken as an apprentice to the above business.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on the night of the 19th of September last, a Negro Man named SOMMERS, about 26 or 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, tawny complexion, has a down look. He took with him when he went away, a light cloth coat and breeches, a red shag waistcoat, a round white sailor jacket, a pair of striped and a pair of tow overalls, a good wool hat, and shoes. He will endeavour to pass for a freeman, as he has obtained a pass from his brother William Larkins, who was lately set free at Hager's-Town. Whoever apprehends said Negro and returns him to me, or commits him to goal so that I get him again, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
JOHN KEARNEY.
Berkeley County, Virginia, April 28, 1794.
YOUNG TRAVELLER,
WILL stand the present season, at the plantation of the subscriber, upon the Winchester road, three miles from Shepherd's Town, adjoining Capt. James Kearney's, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, in each week; and at Paul Verdier's, in Martinsburg, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in each week, at the moderate price of Three Dollars the season, Five Dollars to insure a colt, or eight shillings the single leap, cash to be paid at the time of covering. The money for the season to be paid by the 1st day of September next.
Young Traveller is a beautiful dark brown, full seventeen hands high, rising five years old next grass, was bred in the State of New-Jersey, out of he noted horse called Ajax; Ajax was got by an imported dray horse, out of a full blooded imported mare, both of which were imported from England by William Allen, late of Philadelphia; his dam was got by a full blooded imported Hunter called Hector, and her dam was a full blooded mare, both of which were imported from England by Governor Reed, late of Philadelphia.
The season to close on the 1st of July.
JAMES VERDIER.
May 1, 1794.
Cash given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing-Office.

FRESH EUROPEAN ADVICES.
By the ship Pigeon , Captain Robinson, arrived at Philadelphia from London; and the ship Atlas , Capt. Bunker, arrived at New York from Londonderry. London papers have been received up to the 10th of April, from which the following important extracts have been made, viz.
MANHEIM, March 11.
D ESERTERS just arrived from Neuhoff, acquaint us, that the republicans are contracting a number of boats at Spires. That city is totally ruined, and the inhabitants robbed of every thing they possessed.
The night before last a great body of French cavalry appeared before Ruingenheim, and forced the Austrian advanced post, after a day's bloody skirmish. The Cannagnols however did not succeed in their object to plunder the country, but were obliged to send back their waggons empty, which they had brought with them to carry off the spoils.
Brussels, March 18. The French made a fortie on Thursday last, from Maubeuge, with 25000 men, of whom half were cavalry—the action was bloody; they left 80 dead and wounded, and 116 prisoners in the hands of the Austrians, who had only 2 lieutenants of Staray and 23 men killed, and 59 wounded. It is said the French have changed their position near Mons, and seem to be moving towards Dunkirk on the one side, and on the other towards Landrecy.
The Prince of Cobourg has issued a proclamation, which has been placarded every where, that all French Emigrants, without exception, and within 3 days, depart from Valenciennes, Mons, Le Quesnoy, Conde, Courtray, Tournay, Ypres, Furnes, and Nieuport; and even those who have received letters of admission and residence from the government are included in this severe order. This ordinance is said to be occasioned by the discovery of a plot at Tournay, in which it appeared that many French, under the title of Emigrants, had engaged.
Last week the French made a dreadful incursion into the principality of Chimay—On Friday they entered the town, cut to pieces a small body of troops that attempted to oppose them, pillaged all the houses, and set fire to the place in four different parts. In retreating, with their booty, they pillaged and burned several villages, particularly Virelle and Lenguy; 68 Austrians and 21 peasants were killed. At Lenguy 7 Frenchmen, who staid behind the rest to plunder, were taken by the Austrian hussars, and put to the sword.
Gen. Beaulieu, whose head-quarters are still at Arlon, has sent to the Prince of Saxe-Cobourg for reinforcements, to enable him to oppose the attempts of the French army of the Moselle on that part of the frontier.
March 20. Considerable works are throwing up at Menin, to convert that place into a formidable rampart; the workmen are extremely numerous, and under the direction of 6 French officers of engineers. For several days our troops have been constantly engaged with the enemy. On the 16th, an action took place which continued for 3 days.
There was another action on the 18th, in which the Royal Emigrants, British Uhlan, and York Chasseurs, beat the Republicans, who left several dead on the field, and carried off a great number of wounded. On this occasion M. de Bouille had a horse killed under him.
March 25. The precipitate and unexpected departure of his Royal Highness, the Archduke, for Vienna, has just put us into the utmost surprise.—A thousand contradictory and ridiculous reasons, have been assigned for it; but the cause is believed to be simply this: That the General Council, held at Ath, where the plans for the operations of the campaign, brought by the Count de Haddick, from Vienna, were submitted to the Generals, one of the settled parts of the plan was, that Gen. Clairfayt should command the advanced army over the Duke of York. To this his royal highness positively objected. A discussion of the most serious nature took place, and two meetings were held, at which Prince Charles and Lord Elgin assisted in hopes of settling the affair, but without success. The Duke of York persevered in demanding to have the chief command of the army in Flanders, under the direction of the Prince de Cobourg. The debates were extremely warm, and a personal altercation rose, it is said, to a violent height, insomuch that the Duke of York, in consequence of some words between the Prince of Saxe Cobourg and himself, declared that the British troops should not act, until he had taken the direction of his Court; and Lord Elgin, after a long conference with his highness at Courtray, set out for England. Prince Charles had appointed 9 o'clock in the morning of Friday last, for his departure; but it was retarded until midnight, on account of his Chamberlain, the Count de Werterlaw, not having returned from Valenciennes, whither he was sent on a special mission to M. de Cobourg.
We have an unfortunate piece of news here: It is said that the King of Prussia is determined to make a separate peace with the French republic, and that his troops are returning into the Margraviates of Anspach and Bareuth. This last event is confirmed by all the letters received this morning from Frankfort.
The French, it is positively asserted, have agreed to give a large sum of money to the King of Prussia, part of which has already passed their frontier, in consideration whereof, his Prussian Majesty, who
together in the war, again with them a treaty of peace and alliance.
The two French commissioners at Frankfort are to put a finishing hand to this business.
The demand made by his Prussian Majesty for bread and forage, to so large an amount, is estimated at 20 millions of florins. The Emperor has offered to pay the half, which has been refused, because he owes the King of Prussia already 50 millions, furnished him during the present war, the payment of which is now required. The King of Prussia, instead of diminishing his demand upon the Circles, in consequence of the difficulties it has met with, has augmented it. He now demands, that they shall also make good to him 260 German florins for every man that may desert, or be killed during the war.
There is another report equally important, and which, if equally true, develops the views of the King of Prussia. It is said that his troops having been admitted into that part of Silesia still remaining to Austria, have seized several posts of importance, and particularly the passages in the Carpathian mountains, which separate that country from the other states of the house of Austria.
In short, some believe that his design is to possess himself of the remainder of Silesia, which formerly belonged to his family, as an indemnity, for the money lent the Emperor.
Frankfort, March 27. The sudden departure of the Archduke Charles from Brussels for Vienna, was occasioned by the dispatches received at Valenciennes by the Prince of Cobourg, from Berlin, containing the King of Prussia's letter to that general; in which his Majesty declares his intention of now withdrawing the greatest part of his troops.
The object of the Archduke is, to conciliate, if possible, the differences subsisting between the Emperor, his brother, and the cabinet of Berlin. The Prince will have arrived at Vienna, yesterday, or this day. He travelled with the utmost expedition, having been only 48 hours on the road from Brussels to Frankfort.
He stopped here about a couple of hours to hold a conference with Gen. Kalkreuth, at the issue of which a courier was dispatched to Berlin, with the motives which induced the Archduke to repair so unexpectedly, and with such speed to Vienna, in hopes of persuading the Emperor, his brother, to overlook every other consideration, for the moment, and to take into consideration the impending destruction of the Empire, should his Prussian Majesty persist in his present plan.
On the other hand, the Diet, alarmed at the danger that threatens the Empire, has acceded, in toto, to the King of Prussia's demands, relative to the supplying his army with provisions. It remains for us now to learn, (and that shortly will be known) whether the Court of Vienna will lower its tone, whether the very pressing solicitations of Marshal Mollendorf, for whom the king of Prussia has the highest regard, those of several of the greatest Princes and Circles of the Empire, the negotiations of the ministers from London and the Hague, which latter cannot be indifferent to the alarming conduct of this Monarch, whether all these united will be sufficiently powerful and persuasive to effect a change of resolution in a Monarch so firm and decided, that, when he once takes a determination, no power on earth can make him recede.
Should the King of Prussia persist in his plan, and withdraw the 35 000 men, the surplus of his contingent of 20 000, which remain here, the Germanic Empire is threatened with inevitable ruin; the Austrians, with the army of the Empire, will never be able to defend us sufficiently, and save us from the destruction which the Duchy of Deux-Ponts, the Principality of Saarbruck, that of La Layen, and the greater part of the luxuriant and fertile Palatine have experienced.—The army of the Empire, newly raised, cannot be on their march before the end of the summer, and even then cannot be well organized or of great utility.
However, for the present, notwithstanding our defenceless state, our danger is not great. The enemy are very weak, having only 25 or 30 000 men in their entrenchments behind the Quench.—Strong detachments of cavalry and artillery have been sent to their army of the North, and to the army employed in the Vendée.
Gowes, April 1. By a neutral vessel which arrived here lately from Brest, we learn, that the French fleet, consisting of six ships, had a few days ago sailed, on a cruise; that an invasion of England and the islands, Guernsey and Jersey, was much talked of, as soon as their armaments were complete, and their transports, which were preparing, were ready to receive the troops.
From the lower Rhine, March 24.
By various accounts, we learn, that the negotiations of the King of Prussia for the provisioning of his army by the six neighbouring circles have not succeeded; the elector of Bavaria, and the Duke of Wurtemberg, particularly excused themselves, and were followed by various of the other circles; since which we have received certain accounts that all the Prussian army, except the contingent of 20 000 men, will shortly march back to Cologne, and last Thursday the Stadtholder of Bonn arrived at Cologne, to give notice to the chapter of the approaching march of the Prussian troops, and a Prussian officer is arrived there to notify the same to the Magistracy; but as some arrangements must be made to provide the troops with subsistence on their march to Cologne, they will not march from Mentz, for some time.
Ostend, April 2. The defection of the King of Prussia from the alliance is now generally believed;
credit it—the following avowal has appeared in the Gazette de Cologne , under the date of Mayence, March 23.
“His Majesty the King of Prussia, having ordered that none of his troops should remain with the army of the Upper Rhine, besides his subsidiary corps of 20,000 men, the Prussians begin to leave us. This day passed through this city, the regiments of Kleist and Crobeldaff, as well as the battalion of Legat, directing their march towards Cologne.—They are immediately to be followed by the regiment of Saxe-Weimar Horse.”
April 4. We expect something very extraordinary within a few days. Our generals think it necessary to take precautions against any thing that may happen. Accordingly, not only the stores and the greatest part of the provisions, but all the heavy baggage of the army, is to be moved to Antwerp; and all the shipping of any value are ordered quickly to leave Ostend harbour. They already talk of evacuating the Flemish and Belgic country.
L O N D O N,
March 26. Letters from Frankfort, of the 9th, mention, that the Prussians are in motion, and making preparations to re-cross the Rhine. The numbers in that neighbourhood are about 11,000 strong.
General Abercromby narrowly escaped being made a prisoner at Warwick, a few days since. A strong detachment of the enemy attacked and carried the village, at which general Abercromby arrived while it was in their possession, ignorant of what had happened; being nearighted, he approached within a very short distance, before he discovered his error, and was then indebted for his safety to the fleetness of his horse.
The Prince of Saxe-Cobourg has his head quarters at Valenciennes. General Mack is with him; and the report is, that the French are to be attacked without delay, that they may be obliged to fight before they can complete the works of their entrenched camp near Cambray.
Yesterday Mr. Hankey received a letter from Brussels, dated Saturday last, stating that the Arch Duke Charles, in consequence of an express, set off in the evening of the 19th for Conde. He there met with a boy, to whom he paid particular respect. He brought him to Brussels the night of the 21st, and on the morning of the 22nd, departed together for Vienna. That boy was supposed to be the young King of France. This letter Mr. Hankey shewed to the Minister.
By an express from Brussels, which left that city likewise on Saturday, very different accounts were received. The general belief, according to the account of the Arch Duke's sudden departure, was, that the Emperor was dangerously ill, and, according to some, actually dead.
It may be depended upon as certain, that the King of Prussia, our great, faithful, humane and good ally, will give no more assistance in the war against France. This country may even be thankful if that virtuous monarch avoids taking an active part in favour of the French republicans.
It is rumoured that Prussia is not the only power that has shown symptoms of defection from the grand alliance. Spain too, it is said, begins to think that its best policy will be to take care of itself.
Monday, in the House of Commons, Mr. Grey said, “There was one question which had been particularly put by some hon. friends of his, and which had not yet received any answer from Ministers; it was respecting a rumour, that prevailed every where for some days past, and was received with every appearance of truth; he meant this plain question, ‘Whether the King of Prussia had, or had not, withdrawn from the confederacy of the powers allied against France, and thus left us engaged in a destructive and expensive war, after taking from us so essential a part of the support which he was bound to give?’ He considered the whole of this question as requiring, from its importance, a speedy discussion; in hopes, therefore, that it would soon come before the house, he would not detain them longer.”
Mr. Pitt remained silent.
April 1. In our paper of Saturday, we stated, that the French had landed 18,000 troops on the island of St. Chause, which lies about 8 leagues from St. Malo, 6 leagues from Granville, and 6 from Jersey. The official account received on Saturday, make this force amount to 20,000 men. There are 34 sail of the line, and 3 French frigates, lying in Lancalle bay, besides 3 more frigates, cruising off Chause.
DESCENT ON JERSEY.
On Saturday last dispatches were received from Lord Balcarres, the governor of Jersey, by Lord Amherst, who immediately laid them before his Majesty.
The purport of these accounts is understood to be that the French armament, consisting of six ships of the line and about ten frigates, with a number of transports, full of troops, had sailed from Concale Bay, and advanced to the island of Choisey, about midway between Jersey and the main.
The scouts belonging to Jersey have seen a vast number of troops on Choisey Island, and had been fired at by them. A great number of flat-bottom boats are also there, and they are forming entrenchments and magazines upon the Island, to retreat to in case Jersey should hold out longer than they expect.
The American Minister's answer to the late British remonstrance, and the requisition of so considerable a quantity of brass ordinance, muskets, and

the tonnage of English built ships, and recharterize, imported into the United States, are acts, which certainly add nothing very friendly at the present crisis towards the interests of this country.
April 3. A letter from an intelligent correspondent on the continent, received by the late mail, contains the following very agreeable communication, which, as friends of humanity, we earnestly wish to be realized:—You may depend upon it, that the desirable event of peace will very soon take place. Negotiations for that purpose have been carrying on for some time between the belligerent powers; and the people of Brabant entertain the most confident expectations of a speedy and amicable adjustment of all differences."
April 5. Yesterday Mr. Sparrow, the King's messenger, arrived at the secretary of state's office, with dispatches from the British head-quarters, dated
ST AMAND April 1. On Saturday last, the enemy, in very great force, attacked the Austrian advanced posts near Cateau, and carried three villages; but as soon as two battalions in the rear, moved forward with some cavalry, they were repulsed with the loss of 384 men, whose bodies were found.
On the 22d and 23d of March, three Prussian regiments passed through Mayence, on their return home and large detachments of horse and foot from the Austrian army under general Braun, have actually set out to replace them.
Our Frankfort correspondent's important letter is replete with accounts of the universal alarms in which the defection of the King of Prussia has involved all the German States.
SPAIN has certainly ACKNOWLEDGED the INDEPENDENCE OF FRANCE.
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK May 28.
The political state of these United States would seem to be an alarming one. The speech of Dorche to the Indians—the advance of Sincoe into our territory—the British privateers on the Lake— Hannibal's communications—joined to the British operations on the ocean, &c. all tend to prove what this Journal has so often predicted was the ministerial plan, viz. That by the combination of tyrants be successful in crushing France, America would be immediately attacked in front and rear! The Virgins and Assees are waiting!
Copy of a letter to the Printers of the Daily Advertiser, dated Londonderry, April 6.
The news of Europe continues to be as important as at any former period. What now attracts public attention is the curious game which his most secret majesty of Prussia is playing off with his brother King conjured against France; he critically stands aloof till he can give further assistance, in his kingly capacity, until he gets a vast sum of money; as to his solemn treaty, that is out of the question—having broken one bargain with the Poles, he hesitates not to break another with the confederate Powers. It is a fact, that he is now negotiating with the French, and will not fire another musket against them, unless England pays him two millions of money! And the general report is, that our good and gracious King is strongly inclined to comply with this reasonable request of his brother monarch—and foolish John Bull must bear the burthen, as usual in all German connections.
"I am, &c."
Another, dated Londonderry, April 8.
"In the papers I send, you will see the substance of the news concerning the defection of the Prussian monarch—a piece of news that strikes the adherents, King-craft and Priest-craft, with the utmost consternation—and gives to another party, sanguine hopes of a speedy peace."
PHILADELPHIA, May 29.
That the defection of Prussia has become certain admits of no doubt. The silence of Mr. Pitt, when interrogated in the house of commons by Mr. Gray, solves this problem. The same silence was observed by Lord George Germaine, when Col. Barre first enquired of him, in the same place, what had become of Burgoyne's army at Saratoga? It seems that the British ministers intend to substitute French Emigrants, for Prussian battalions. This is the meaning of his late notice to the house of commons.
Capt. Robertson, arrived here, informs, that the French are yet complete masters of the British channel. Their Brest fleet is superior to that of the English, and while that keeps the British in port, the light French frigates scour the channel of all privateers, and cut up the trade of their enemies.
June 2. Agreeable to notice, Mr. Jackson obtained leave to bring in a bill to authorise the President of the United States, during the recess of the present Congress, to cause to be purchased or built a number of vessels, to be equipped as galleys in the service of the United States; and the bill was accordingly read the first time.
Ordered, that this bill pass to the second reading. The bill imposing a tax on pleasure carriages, passed the House of Representatives of the United States yesterday—also a bill authorizing and empowering the President of the United States, to lay an Embargo, in the recess of Congress, if in his judgment, the public exigencies should render it necessary—was passed to be engrossed. A motion to add a section providing for the laying an Embargo from
The following bill has passed the Senate of the United States.
AN ACT to increase the military force of the United States and to encourage the recruiting service.
SEC. I. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the President of the United States shall be and is hereby authorized during the next recess of Congress, to raise and equip such additional military force as circumstances shall in his judgment render necessary, not exceeding ten thousand non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates, to serve for three years, unless sooner discharged, together with a proper proportion of commissioned officers, of all the grades respectively according to the present military establishment of the United States.
SEC. II. And be it further enacted, That the troops to be raised under this act shall receive the same bounty, pay and allowances in all respects, and be governed by the same rules and articles of war, as the troops on the present military establishment.
SEC. III. And be it further enacted, That from and after the 1st day of July next, there shall be allowed to each non-commissioned officer, musician and private, who shall then or afterwards be in service on the present military establishment or under this act, the additional pay of one dollar per month.
SEC. IV. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States shall be, and is hereby authorized, to designate the proportions of artillery, cavalry, riflemen and infantry, of which the additional force herein authorized shall be composed; and then to organize, and solely to appoint all officers for the same which may be requisite before the next meeting of the senate.
SEC. V. And be it further enacted, That for the purpose of defraying the expenses of carrying this into execution, there be appropriated a sum not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of the proceeds of any revenues of the United States heretofore provided, or which may be provided, during the present session of Congress, which have not been, and during the present session shall not be otherwise appropriated. And the President of the United States is hereby authorized to take on loan for the purpose aforesaid, of the bank of the United States, or any other body politic, person or persons, a sum or sums not exceeding in the whole one hundred thousand dollars, to be reimbursed with the interest thereof, out of the said proceeds of the revenues of the United States hereby appropriated—And in case of deficiency the faith of the United States is hereby pledged to provide, at the next session of Congress, for such deficiency.
SEC. VI. And be it further enacted, That the term of service of the additional force which may be raised under this act, or such part thereof as shall not be further continued in service by act of the next session of Congress, shall at the end of the said session cease and determine.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, May 21.
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives,
I lay before you certain information, whereby it would appear that some encroachment was about to be made on our territory, by an officer and party of British troops. Proceeding upon a supposition of the authenticity of this information, although of a private nature, I have caused a representation to be made to the British minister, a copy of which accompanies this message.
It cannot be necessary to comment upon the very serious nature of such an encroachment, nor to urge that this new state of things suggests the propriety of placing the United States in a posture of effectual preparation for an event which, notwithstanding the endeavours making to avert it, may, by circumstances beyond our controul, be forced upon us.
G. WASHINGTON.
IN SENATE,
Wednesday, May 23.
Ordered, That the message from the President of the United States, of this day, with the communications referred to in the message of the President of the United States, of the 21st inst. be printed for the use of the Senate.
Attest, SAMUEL A. OTIS, Sec'y. United States, May 23d, 1794.
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives.
I lay before you the copy of a letter from the Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty, in answer to a letter from the Secretary of State, communicated to Congress yesterday; and also the copy of a letter from the Secretary, which is referred to in the above-mentioned letter of the Minister.
G. WASHINGTON.
[The communications above referred to, were published in our last.]
BALTIMORE, June 2.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, to his friend in this town, dated May 30.
"The Pigeon arrived here yesterday from London, which she left the 8th of April—The king of Prussia has certainly withdrawn his army, except his contingent as a member of the empire—Spain, it is confidently asserted, has acknowledged the French Republic—England, it is said, is favorably disposed towards this country; and a general peace is talked of—There have been no late engagements—The French fleet is at sea, in three divisions."
It is said that the President of the United States, at the instance of the French National Convention,
to succeed him. It is likewise reported, that Mr. Carmichael is recalled from Spain, and will be replaced by Mr. Short.
A Bill to amend an act to enable the officers and soldiers of the Virginia Line, on the Continental establishment, to receive patents for the Land to which they have a claim in the territory north-west of the Ohio, was amended in committee of the whole, the amendment agreed to in the House, and ordered to be engrossed.
MARTINSBURG, JUNE 9, 1794.
Mr. Gillon, in the House of Representatives, on the 28th ult. in reasoning on the propriety of again laying on the embargo, observed, "That if the embargo is not renewed, how are your suffering merchants to be reinstated in their losses? America will not pay them out of her treasury. You will not make a loan for them, as I proposed the other day. You will not even extend the time of their paying their dues to your treasury, as I also proposed. But you let slip through your hands, by the embargo being off, the only certain fund of restitution, viz. the British property, public and private, now in America; and when that is once gone, to what are the merchants to have recourse?"
"Behold the late correspondence between your secretary of state and the British minister here!—The instant that you apply for explanations on their troops advancing on your territories under Col. Sturdee, the minister replies, with a string of recorts on you, just as his court will do to your ambassador, Mr. Jay. And here I aver it, as a matter of fact, that when he demands restitution, they will come forward with their demands. The first will be, payment of the prizes held in America, that were brought in by French cruisers. In what way are you to comply? Surely our citizens are not to be taxed for it. Of course, they refuse you any restitution. Therefore, we are brought under the favorite two words of the official correspondence alluded to—
STATU QUO.
Yes! a truly statu quo ; things to remain in the same state as they are at present. The British have plundered you of your property. They keep it in statu quo . Well! you have got hold of their property here. Keep that also in statu quo , by renewing the embargo, till you have proofs from your minister extraordinary, that your merchants will receive the damages that they are entitled to, for their property captured from them, whilst they were trading under the protection of your laws, and the laws of nations."
The Adjutant-General of the Militia of this State, was last week directed to attend the Commander in Chief, at Richmond, for the purpose of arranging the proportion of men to be taken from the several brigades, to complete the 11,377 men who are to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning, agreeable to the late act of Congress for that purpose.
We are informed from good authority, that General Scott has been authorized to raise immediately, a body of 2000 men, in Kentucky, and to nominate his own officers; and has drawn money, not only for the pay of those he is about to raise, but for the militia which have already done service in the several Western expeditions.
The Commander in Chief of the State of New-York, on the 23d ult. directed the Adjutant-General to issue General Orders for raising 7971 of the Militia of that State, to be ready to march at a moment's warning, armed and equipped according to law, to act as necessity may require.
Capt. Colly, arrived at Norfolk, spoke a vessel from Lisbon, who confirmed the account of a Declaration of War by the Portuguese against the Algerines.
Capt. Robinson, arrived at Philadelphia from Europe, informs, that the British court is now well disposed to the United States—no doubt, because their hopes on the continent are now depressed.
The Stamp-Duty Bill passed the House of Representatives of the United States on the 26th ult.
HARP and CROWN TAVERN.
FLO. MAHONY;
Returns his grateful acknowledgments to the Ladies and Gentlemen who did him the honor to favor him with their custom last season, on their way to and from BATH. He takes this method to inform them, and the Public in general, that he is much better prepared this season, having provided sufficient bedding, five good lodging rooms in addition to the former, an excellent stock of liquors, neat wines of the purest quality, &c. He has procured a large yard room, and stable for an hundred horses, also shades for carriages, &c. all under an inclosure. He hopes to meet with their further encouragement; and is with gratitude, the Public's humble servant,
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Martinsburg, Berkeley County,
VIRGINIA. June 9. '94.
A Young lad, tolerably well educated, would be taken as an Apprentice, by the Printer hereof.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
From the St. James's Chronicle.
PARODY, on "You know where."
YOU know HOW, in some strange way, Somehow, somebody, they say, Lost us once America, You know HOW. Somehow, too, by some delay, Somebody the other day, Let the French fleet slip away, You know HOW.
MILLS to be let, for a long time.
On the third Tuesday in JUNE, which is the 17th day of next month, Will be rented on the premises, to the highest bidder, at Vendue, for the term of Seventeen years, the time to commence and possession to be given on the tenth day of July next,
A valuable Merchant Mill,
Belonging to the estate of the late General Adam Stephen, adjoining the town of Martinsburg, situate on Tuscarora Creek, which is a stream that never fails, and she has the advantage of a twenty foot fall, of course her seat is admirable; the house is of stone, pretty large and capacious, with a sufficiency of garners to contain four thousand bushels of grain; the now works two pair of stones, and has water enough for a third; a saw-mill can be conveniently added; the town is thriving, and of course a perpetual demand for plank and scantling. We think it unnecessary to comment on the many advantages which must necessarily flow from being so immediately situated at the town, and from being surrounded by so fine a grain country, as those advantages present themselves so forcibly that they cannot escape the notice of any.
We shall expect annual payments with punctuality, and in order to insure the same, a clause will be inserted in the lease, enabling us to oust the tenant and re-enter, in case of default.
ROBERT STEPHEN, EPHRAIM GAITHER, MOSES HUNTER, DAVID HUNTER. } Exec'rs.
May 22, 1794.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, some time since, a bay Mare, 13 years old, branded O on each shoulder, short dock'd, a crop off the right ear.—She has been posted and appraised agreeable to law.
ROBERT BURNS.
May 22, 1794.
Six Pence Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, some time in April last, an indentured boy by the name of Robert Bennett; he is between 19 and 20 years old. Whoever apprehends said run-away, and commits him to goal, shall have the above reward, but no thanks.
LEDWICK FRYE.
May 22, 1794.
Eight Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen out of the pasture of the subscriber, living in Sharpsburg, Washington County, Maryland, on the 24th day of April, in the night, a bay Horse, 5 years old this spring, about 14 hands high, the shoes taken off the same day, branded on his near shoulder G E, a natural pacer. Whoever will apprehend the thief, if stolen, so that he be brought to justice, and secure the horse, so that I may get him again, shall receive the above reward, or four dollars for the horse only, with all reasonable charges, if brought home, paid by,
WILLIAM WIDMEYER.
May 22, 1794.
A number of Journeymen Mill-wrights are wanted on hire, by the subscriber, to whom the highest wages will be given, adequate to their services in the business, by applying at Major Isaac Hite's store, on Caedar Creek, or at Capt. Thomas Buck's, Frontroyal-town, Frederick County.
ADAM FRAILEY.
SHAFFNER AND HEATON,
RESPECTFULLY inform the Public, that they are preparing and will open a Boarding-House at Bath, for the reception, entertainment, and comfort of those ladies and gentlemen who may attend these salutary waters, the approaching season.
They assure the public, that nothing in their power shall be wanting to render the accommodation in every respect agreeable to those who may please to favour them with a visit.
BATH, May 21, 1794.
THE Gentlemen of Berkeley, who have associated, with a view of forming a troop of Militia Light Dragoons, in said County, are requested to assemble at the house of Mr. C. Wynkoop, in Shepherd's-Town, on Saturday the 14th of June next (agreeable to appointment) at the hour of 10 o'clock, A. M.—As a late communication from the Lieut. Governor of this State, respecting said troop, has come to hand, it is expected they will generally attend.
GEORGE NORTH.
Berkeley, 26th May, 1794.
NOTICE TO DISTILLERS.
WHEREAS it is probable that some of the Distillers of Spirits in this District may not be acquainted with the law respecting entries of stills, I take this method to inform all concerned, that the law requires that every owner or possessor of any still or stills shall make entry with the collector in writing, from under their hands, some time in the month of June, describing the marks and numbers, and the capacity thereof; any owner or possessor of a still or stills failing to make such entry, or working such a still or stills after the last day of June, without making entry thereof, shall forfeit and pay the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, and be liable to pay the yearly duty on such still or stills so neglected to be entered. As I am instructed by the Inspector to adhere strictly to the letter of the law in this respect, it is hoped that all owners or possessors of stills, will make due entry, to prevent the disagreeable consequences which will arise from neglect. I have to notify distillers also, to prepare for the payment of the next half yearly duty which will become due on the first day of July next, as no indulgence can be given after the fifteenth of the same month, at which time the law impowers the Collector to enforce payment by distress and sale of property, which he is determined to do, without respect to persons.
NICHOLAS ORRICK, Collector.
May 31, 1794.
DRUMS AND FIFES.
JOHN FAUST,
IN MARTINSBURG,
INFORMS the Officers of Militia in this and the neighbouring Counties, that he carries on the Drum and Fife making, at the following reasonable prices. Drums 6 dollars, and Fifes one Dollar, warranted equal to any made in the State.
May 19, 1794.
FOR SALE,
A HOUSE and lot in this town, the conveniences are thus: The house contains a neat room with a kitchen and fire place, has a convenient and pleasant garden; it lays contiguous to the part of the lot lately purchased by Mr. Henry Line from Michael Angel: The premises will be sold cheap for ready money, as the subscriber wishes to leave this town on account of her young family, and retire into the country, where she apprehends they can be raised with the same industry and less expence.—This is the only motive of
ELIZABETH HOWE.
Shepherd's-Town, May 12, '94.
DRUMS.
THE Subscriber having employed a person who is a good Drum-Maker, the Militia Officers in this or the neighbouring Counties may now be supplied on short notice, with Drums warranted good, by applying to
JACOB SMURR.
Shepherd's-Town, May 10, 1794.
NATHAN SHUGERT,
SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER,
HAS removed from Martinsburg to Middletown, where he carries on his business, in all its branches. Those who may please to encourage him, may depend on having their work executed in a masterly manner, on short notice, and moderate charges.
May 12, 1794.
HAS absconded out of the Subscriber's employment, without his consent, in Hardy County, and State of Virginia, within twelve miles of Moorfields, an apprentice boy of the name of REUBEN BROUGHTON, who lives now in the town of Martinsburg. I do hereby forewarn all persons from dealing with the said apprentice, or harbouring of him. Any person acting contrary to this notice, may expect to be dealt with hereafter as the law directs.
Given under my hand. PETER KERAN.
MAY 26, 1794.
THE above advertisement, under the signature of "PETER KERAN," purporting my being his apprentice, having eloped from him, &c. &c. and cautioning against having any connexion with, or entertaining me, &c. &c.—to all which I should not have condescended to have paid the smallest attention, had the equally impotent as malicious machinations been confined to the circle where the parties were particularly known, as also the transaction: but, as this mischievously disposed as base persecutor has made so public a thrust at me, and where, under all the disadvantages of an unknown and unprotected stranger, in order the more effectually to give the most fatal stab to my character, my interest, and my peace not only with respect to those friendly strangers amongst whom I now reside—but the world!—at least so far as his little, but infamous active power could extend, it is become an indispensable duty to defend myself with equal notoriety, but perfect truth—however disagreeable to appear in print, to trouble the Public, or uninteresting it may prove to them:—but however I may, the treatment I have received, and the principle and right I contend for, cannot prove uninteresting to them. The Public is too generous, too just, not to become a party with any, in a claim on equal justice—for the unmolested enjoyment of the desirable fruits of a fair name—and an unmolested character. But not to trespass further, I now beg leave, the most briefly, to relate the whole transaction on which Mr. Keran founds his claim on me, &c.
In March 1793, I agreed to keep store for him in Hardy County (of this state, Virginia) a memorandum was executed agreeably, and lodged in his hands; with which I should have fully complied, had it been possible for me to have submitted to the flagrantly immoral, as well as shamefully circumstantial drudgery I was constantly a witness of—bournly exposed to. Had I wished to have been initiated into a system of imposition, fraud, and knavery; secret, open, and by every means, Mr. Keran was my preceptor; or to have been honorably dubb'd the nurse, the attendant on a beastly, hourly intoxicated sot—the glossy faced cook—the smirched shoe boy—servile flatterer; for set a beggar on horseback, he'll not only ride to the d—l himself, but he'll ride all he can drive there also) every character that was either wicked or degrading, it was with and by Mr. Keran, that I should have been finish'd.
But for such, neither nature, religion, nor yet spirit had form'd me. I spurned both at it and him; and signified my disgust, and intention to leave him; to free myself at all events, from a connexion so vaining—so discomfiting a dependency. Accordingly, he agreed I should "on condition I would first post up his" ragged "books," which I effected the 13th of December last; when he himself did burn the above-mentioned memorandum; and we parted apparently mutually agreed and pleased—at least for myself I can say so truly.
Thus have I given the Public a faithful and concise statement of the whole transaction; on the merit of which I shall leave them to judge, after just observing without an indenture, I am posted as an apprentice, under the most perfect dissolution of the simple obligation that had existed, and too by his free and full consent, as the destroying it must evince; I am called a run-away! but to say more is certainly needless for they must be as blind and prejudiced, as the head and heart of my contemptible would-be-master is both weak and wicked, who will not be more than convinced by what has been shown above, that I am none of his barely acquired property, that he can have no right in or over, no claim to my services, my person, time, or liberty.
But, if this just, though far from perfect exposure of the pest's pernicious principles and scandalous practices, may but prevent a single innocent or unwary person, much more so, if the Public at large, from falling a prey to his iniquitous and rapacious schemes and conduct, I shall esteem his attempt to traduce and injure me, however disagreeable in the first instance, well repaid, by thus proving a benefit to the public, whose excuse I hope for this trouble (but the last on this occasion) and whose I am most respectfully.
REUBEN BROUGHTON.
P. S. I had determined to leave this town, previous to Mr. Keran's advertisement, therefore hope it will not be construed I left it in consequence of his publication.
MARTINSBURG, MAY 26, 1794.
Notice is hereby given that the Claimants of the Soldiers' Rights to the Sandy-Creek Lands, granted in the year 1754, being surveys of 28,000 acres, or more, intend to petition the General Assembly at their next session, that the division made May 10, 1775, and begun at S. Creek may be established.
MAY 26, 1794.
SICKLES,
Warranted of the best quality, are made and sold by WILLIAM WORLEY, At his factory the east end of Market-Street, Shepherd's-Town. Any number will be furnished on short notice and most reasonable terms. Allowance will be made to store-keepers who purchase a quantity.