The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-03-03 00:00:00

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
PARIS, October 31.
Letter from the Representatives of the people, Bonnet and Gaston, dated Perpignan.
THE enemy, terrified at our great preparations, are sounding a retreat. The capture of Thuir, of Sante Colinebe and D'Elne has entirely disconcerted them; their whole concern is to escape with their baggage.
We are vigorously attacking them, they have already abandoned three of their camps; were they fleeter than deer or birds, they cannot avoid leaving a wing or a leg on our territory. The capture of D'Elne has afforded a rich booty in wheat, barley, oats, forage and other supplies: harmony still prevails amongst our Generals; they are marching towards Spain.
On the 12th of September a column of 12,000 men encamped near Luxemburg; 2000 men, one half of them being cavalry, attacked the post of Rofbach, composed of only 700 men. These brave Republicans, instead of falling back, made head against those numerous satellites of despotism. After having expended all their ammunition, they were surrounded and forced to surrender. Two young volunteers of the age of 17, who had killed several of those slaves, were assailed by numbers who said to them: young patriots cry long live the king or you shall be cut to pieces. The young republicans chose to die rather than obey; they on the contrary cried long live the Republic. They were instantly knocked down. One of them received nine wounds on the head.
The enemies left them both for dead. A citizen happening to pass by soon after, seeing one of the bodies stir, took up the wounded youth, and putting him on his horse conducted him to Rodemack, from whence he was conducted to Thionville, the better to be taken care of. This brave youth, with death on his lips, had still the courage to say that it was glorious to die for one's country. It is hoped he will recover of his wounds.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
November 15.
The daughters of Hansé Duperret, who were lately guillotined, the one 17 and the other 15 years of age, being in destitute circumstances, requested relief to enable them to return to the department of Vaucluse, where they hope to find some persons who would take pity on their misfortunes. Referred to the committee of aids, with orders to report upon the business to-morrow, as well as upon the general proposition made by Philippeaux, for granting relief to the children of those whose property is confiscated.
On the proposal of Bourdon de l'Dize, the committee of public safety was charged to present the plan of a decree for confiscating the property of those who, being without the protection of the law, shall do justice on themselves.
The commissioner of the executive council, ordered to the bar for having stopped a letter addressed to the Convention, requested leave to give an explanation of his conduct before the committee of general safety. Decreed.
Several deputations of the sections of Paris presented the silver plate and ornaments of their churches. Applaudes.
November 14.
DAVID presented to the Convention the portrait of Marat, and spoke as follows.
"Citizens, the people demanded back their friend: their melancholy voice has been heard; it calleth forth my art: it wished to see the features of its ancient friend: "David, cried it, take up thy pencil; avenge our friend; avenge Marat; let his enemies overcome, grow pale, when they see his disfigured countenance, compel them to envy the fate of him whom they had the baseness to cause to be assassinated, because they could not corrupt him." I have heard the voice of the people, and have obeyed.—Hasten thither, ye oppressed; mothers, widows, orphans, and soldiers, whom he defended at the hazard of his life, approach—behold your friend—He who watched for you is no more; his pen, the terror of traitors, his pen dropped from his hands. O despair! this indefatigable man is dead! he died your friend, by giving you his last morsel of bread—he died without leaving enough to bury him. Posterity! thou wilt avenge him! Thou wilt say to thy descendants, how much riches might he have possessed, had he not preferred virtue to fortune.—Humanity! thou wilt say to those who called him a thirster after blood, that Marat, thy beloved child, never made them shed tears. I address thee even, execrable calumny! yes, I shall see thee one day—and that is not far distant—strangling with thy two hands thy dried serpents, die of anger, by wallowing in their own poisons. And thou, Marat, thy ashes will rejoice in the bottom of thy tomb;
thou wilt no longer regret thy mortal part—thy glorious task is discharged, and the people, a second time, crowning thy labours, will carry thee in their arms to the pantheon. It is to you my colleagues, that I offer the homage of my pencil. On beholding the livid and bloody features of Marat, you recollect his virtues, which ought never to cease to be yours. Citizens, when your tyrants, when error, misled our opinion, opinion carried Mirabeau to the pantheon. At present, the virtues and efforts of the people have destroyed the spell, truth shews herself before us—the glory of the friend of kings has vanished like a shadow; let vice and imposture be banished from the pantheon. The people invite thither him who never deceived them. I move the honors of the pantheon for Marat."
Romme—"I second the motion, and I hope the Convention will order an engraving of Marat to be made from the portrait of David. I hope also, that they will order an engraving to be made of Lepelletier, and I move that 10 000 livres may be voted to David for each portrait, and that he be charged to superintend the work. When plates are engraved, I demand that 1000 copies may be thrown off, to be distributed to the members of the Convention in the Departments."
David—"I should already have complied with the request of the convention to cause the portrait of Lepelletier to be engraved; but the difficulty of finding money embarrassed me."
Romme—"I demand that David be charged with the choice of the engraver, and that he may apply to the minister of the interior for payment. I must observe, that to grant the honors of the pantheon to Marat, we must deviate from the decree which enacts that no one can receive these honors till ten years after his death."
The honors of the pantheon were decreed to Marat, as follows:
I. The honors of the pantheon are decreed to Marat, the friend and representative of the people. The convention deviating in his favor from the law relating to the time when these honors ought to be granted.
II. The committee of public instruction shall present the plan of the ceremony.
III. The portraits of Lepelletier and Marat, painted by David, and presented by him to the section, shall be placed in the hall of this convention.
IV. They shall be engraved, under the direction of David, who shall choose the engraver.
V. The national treasury shall keep at the disposal of the minister of the interior, the sum of 24,000 livres, to defray the expences of engraving and printing.
VI. A thousand copies of each engraving shall be distributed to the representatives of the people and in the departments: the remainder to be deposited among the archives.
VII. After a thousand copies are taken off, the plates shall belong to David.
VIII. The paintings, after the engraver is done with them, shall be returned to the Hall of the Convention, and cannot be taken from thence upon any pretext, by the legislators which shall succeed the present.
On a proposition by Sergeant, the committee of Public Instruction was ordered to give in immediately a report on Mirabeau.
Several letters were read from Priests who resigned their functions.
On motion by Romme, the convention charged the committee of Division to collect all the letters of Priesthood which should be sent to them, in order that they may be publicly burnt.
Barrere read a letter from Givet, which announced that a conspiracy formed for delivering up that place to the enemy had been defeated. Four standards, covered with crowns and fleurs de lys, had been found at the house of a person named Liancourt, justice of the peace in Charlemont, who had fled.—In 4 days Givet would have been in the hands of the enemy, who were advancing against it, to the number of 5000 men, to second this treachery.—The popular society sent to the convention these 4 standards, 3 of which were white, and 1 green.
LONDON, November 25.
CORRESPONDENCE
between the PRINCE OF SAXE COBOURG AND GENERAL JOURDAN.
Letter from General Jourdan, General in Chief of the army of the North and Ardennes, to General Cobourg, dated October 30, 1793.
"I am fully informed, that it has been reported in the army which you command, that all the French who may fall into the hands of your soldiers are to be massacred. I also know that this act of barbarity and cruelty, of which history furnishes no example, has been committed upon some dismounted Chasseurs, who were made prisoners in the
rencounter which lately took place in the village of Montigny.—I write for an explanation of the manner in which you mean to carry on the war. Until the present moment, we have respected the unfortunate who have fallen into our hands; we have given them meat and drink when they had occasion for them; they have been furnished with money to procure themselves such things as was necessary for them. This conduct on our part ought to make us hope for the same from you: however, we are convinced of the contrary. To complete our horror, our prisoners are obliged to serve in the legion of the emigrants, in those paracidal troops, whose very names fills us with horror. I will add no more general, and wait with impatience your answer, that I may regulate my future conduct by it.
ANSWER.
Head Quarters, Friday, November 1, 1793.
"Although you say, that you are perfectly informed of that which you have advanced in your letter, there is not the least foundation for the imputation. So far from ordering the massacre of all the French, whom the chance of war has made fall into our hands, there is a standing order to treat them with humanity and kindness, from the moment they are prisoners. However rash and unbecoming may be your manner of judging our conduct, and of acquainting us of it, we have not waited your remonstrance, far less for your example, to learn what we owe to prisoners and the unfortunate. In spite of the rigid and positive orders which have been given to our soldiers on this head, it is possible that in the heat of battle, they may have given place to those sentiments of revenge and indignation which the last atrocities committed in France have produced in their minds—However, a very recent example proves, that your imputation, affirmed so positively, is entirely void of foundation.—The day before yesterday we took 2000 prisoners at Marchiennes; they are all alive, and under the sacred protection of the laws of war and our loyalty.
"We have in all, about 25 000 French prisoners in our possession; they are paid, not in paper, which would not produce the half of their pay, but in silver; they are well fed; we will give them up when exchanged. We have now kept them near a year after the term in which, by the most solemn cartels and agreements, they were to have been exchanged. We do not oblige them to serve in the emigrant legions; if they are admitted into them, it is by a voluntary enlistment, in which we use no influence, as we have before us a striking and odious example of the injustice and danger of pressing soldiers into the service.
"Above all, sir, learn to know us, and particularly, how you ought to write to a generous enemy. The bravery of a general of an army ought not to consist in the terms of a letter. However, I am too much above such proceedings, and such language, to be offended at it."
"I wrote, some time ago, to the commander in chief of the French army, to request him to inform me, if the Lieut. Col. of the regiment of Cobourg's dragoons, who was wounded and taken prisoner on the 16th of October, was yet alive, where he was, or if he was dead of his wounds. Such information is never refused: in all similar cases, I have given and received it; but on this occasion, I could get no answer. I again repeat to you, sir, the same demand.
(Signed) "PRINCE COBOURG."
Whitehall, November 20.
The dispatches, of which the following are an extract and copy (which had not been received when the last accounts were published) were yesterday received at the office of the Right Hon. Henry Dundas, his Majesty's principal Secretary of State for the home department.
Extract of a letter from the Right Hon. Lord Mulgrave, to Secretary Dundas, dated Toulon, October 18.
"On the 14th of October, at 11 o'clock in the morning, I perceived the army of Gen. Carreaux to the westward of Toulon to be formed in a line, advancing from the hills towards the redoubt of Maldousquet. The garrison of Toulon, leaving the necessary guards and a small detachment to secure the tranquility of the town, was marched out, to the number of about 3000 men, to take a defensive position between the redoubts of Maldousquet and St. Antoine, and behind the riviere Nieuve, a deep and dry canal lying north and south in front of those redoubts. Three bridges, which crossed the canal on the roads, leading to Broussan Marceilles, and the village of Saix Fours, had been broken by my orders, soon after my arrival at Toulon. In this position we had not any view of the enemy, who were concealed by intermediate hills, between their line and the plain occupied by the garrison of Toulon. I detached a Capt. with 70 British and 20 Piedmontese chasseurs, to a rising ground, (the Hautent des Arrenues) beyond the river Nieuve, to discover the movements of the enemy, with orders to

There were about 1000 men in the town, but no considerable body, but to return immediately if the enemy appeared in force, and on no account to engage in any way with the enemy, so as to oblige me to march to their support, as it was not my intention to make any attack, or to come to action beyond the Riviere Neuve. The smallness of our numbers, the impossibility of carrying our field artillery across the canal, and the certain information I had received that the enemy had numerous batteries on the strong ground which they occupied, determined me to wait their attack, if they intended one, behind the Riviere Neuve, and under protection of the redoubts on the flank of our position.
While the patrole of 90 men proceeded to the hill pointed out to them, I was employed in forming the line of British and Piedmontese and two battalions of Neapolitans, Essabba, and Royal Naples. Brigadier General Squierdo and Pignatelli having gone to the left, to place the remainder of the Neapolitan and Spanish troops, and to order a patrole, similar to that which I had sent out, to an hill, the Hauteur des guards in front of the left of our position. Before the line was completely formed, I heard the patrole of British engaged in a heavy fire with the enemy, and saw small parties retreating, I sent immediately the whole of the Piedmontese chasseurs to support the patrole, and bring them off.
The appearance of this reinforcement had the effect of animating the advanced soldiers of the British, who, in spite of the remonstrances of their officers, pressed forward upon the enemy. The Piedmontese followed the example; and as I found the whole detachment were advancing upon the enemy, I was obliged to march out with 200 British, three companies of the regiments of de-Piedmont, and half of each of the regiments of Neapolitan troops, leaving the remainder of my wing of the army to guard our position, and to check the enemy, if they should press upon us on our return.
The patrole had pushed on to a considerable distance, and had driven in all the advanced parties of the enemy, before I could bring them off, which, however, was effected with no further loss than that which they sustained in the rash but spirited enterprise of the soldiers, which obliged their officers to follow them to the distance of a mile and a half beyond the river Ninve. The patrole on the left, with which brigadier general Squierdo and Pignatelli had proceeded, consisting of about 800 men, had gone forward near a mile to the Petite Gerenne, and in sight of the entrenchment which the enemy had thrown upon the road to Olioules: as this party had kept up a continual fire on the advanced corps of the enemy, I apprehended they might be in want of ammunition to make good their retreat and having regained La Hauteur des Acennes with my whole corps, I detached 100 British, 100 Piedmontese, and one of the half battalions of Neapolitans, to assist their retreat, who found them preparing to return to our line. The enemy in all probability, expected an attack from us, which prevented their quitting their post to bring their whole force upon our small detachments, which had imprudently rushed forwards. Night coming on, the enemy, (having probably lost several men from the vivacity with which they were pressed) retired to their camp without attempting any attack. The garrison marched back to Toulon at about ten o'clock at night.
I have the honor to inclose you a return of the killed and wounded in the skirmish, in which I have only to regret the too great impetuosity of the patrole, but have every reason to applaud the judicious conduct of Lieut. Col. Chevalier de Reverge, and of Capt. Wemyss and Lieut. St. George, of the 11th regiment, under the circumstances which obliged them to go to so hazardous a distance from our post of defence.
On the 15th in the morning the unfortunate affair of Cape Le Brun took place. I send you a copy of governor Elphinstone's report of this action to Vice Admiral Lord Hood.
As soon as the report came to me of Cape-Brun being attacked and requiring succour, I ordered the garrison piquet to turn out immediately, and the remainder of the troops to get under arms, and sent the report I had received to the general officers commanding the foreign troops. Before the piquet of 100 men had got beyond the gate of the town, a report came of our troops having been repulsed from Cape-Brun—that they had retired into Fort la Malgne—and that the whole army of Gen. La Poype had been marched from La Garde for the attack of Cape-Brun, and were at that time in possession of it.
We marched out of the gate d'Italie as soon as the garrison could be collected under arms, consisting of the same number as the day before, with 8 field pieces and two 18 pounders, with the addition of 60 Spanish dragoons of 160 which landed on the 12th inst. (the remaining horses not being yet fit for service.)
Having reconnoitered the situation of the enemy, I found they had abandoned Cape-Brun, and had formed their whole force further to the eastward, to the Hauteur la Pradei, with their left covered with the castle St. Marguerite, which has two 12 pounders pointed to the land side; their field pieces were distributed along the front of their line. It occurred to me that the most safe and effectual mode of dislodging them from their strong post, would be to march immediately forward, under protection of the guns of our fort on the side of Mount Faron, to proceed towards La Vallette, and strike off to the Hauteurs de Thouars, about a mile to the eastward of La Vallette, and commanding La Garde at something more than a quarter of a mile distant
from that village. It was my intention to occupy Thouars and la Garde, by which we should command the whole plain and the two great roads, one leading to Hieres, and passing to the eastward of la Garde, the other passing through la Vallette, and leading to Souliers. Generals Squierdo and Pignatelli being of the same opinion with me, we proceeded on the road to la Vallette leaving 140 men with two 18 pounders in that village, (under the protection of the guns of Fort Faron) to masque the Val de Favieres and prevent the enemy from sending reinforcements, by that pass from their posts at Tonnis and le Revert. At the commencement of our march, the enemy expected an attack, and drew up their force; as we proceeded, they appeared in some degree of hurry and confusion, and at length quitted their post to march to la Garde. Unfortunately, from an error of the guide, the Spanish troops, which led the column, were carried beyond the point at which they should have gained the Hauteurs de Thouars; and when the rear division of the column, composed of the British and Piedmontese troops, which was to have formed the left line, arrived at the foot of that hill, we found the advance formed with their right to the Hauteurs, and their left extending towards La Vallette.
I immediately marched the British and Piedmontese troops to the top of the Hauteurs de Thouars, taking the right of our division; the Spanish, and part of the Neapolitan troops, came upon our left; Brig. Gen. Pignatelli remaining with 330 men, to keep up the communication with the corps at La Vallette. It was with great regret that I perceived the enemy (who had pressed their march rapidly) entering La Garde at the moment we possessed ourselves of the Hauteurs de Thouars. By the activity and exertions of Col. Minichini of the Albanese Neapolitan corps, and Capt. Collier of the British artillery, we got our field pieces on the top of the hill, through very deep and difficult passages. The enemy made various movements, but without attempting any thing more than a cannonade from La Garde, which we returned, and dismounted one of their guns. When night set in, they began to move with their artillery towards Hieres. I sent forward a patrole under Captain Moncrief of the 11th regiment, consisting of 100 British troops, a company of Piedmontese grenadiers, and the grenadier company of the Spanish Swift's regiment of Betchar, to find whether they had evacuated La Garde. This patrole was fired upon by a strong rear guard, posted in vineyards, and in the houses of a village which cover the sides of a sugar-loaf hill, the top of which is crowned by an old castle. The main object of our movement having been obtained, by the retreat of the enemy, from the situation they had occupied in the morning near St. Marguerite, it would have been highly imprudent to sacrifice any part of our small force in the attack of a strong village which we must of necessity, have abandoned in the morning. The troops having been much fatigued the day before and having been left (by the mismanagement of the persons charged at Toulon with the supply of provisions) without any food till ten o'clock at night, it was at that hour determined to march back into town.
MULGRAVE, A d . Brig. Gen.
Toulon, October 28.
Several skirmishes have lately taken place, between the advanced guards of the two armies; the events of which have been favorable to the French, who have taken two or three important posts commanding Toulon, particularly that of Cape Brun.
London, November 24.
It appears that on Monday afternoon at four o'clock, Lord Howe fell in with the French fleet, 25 leagues S. W. of Scilly: the enemy's squadron consists of 6 ships of the line, two frigates, and brigs and schooners. Near four hours were spent in forming the line of position Lord Howe was desirous of establishing, to prevent the escape of the enemy, and at eight o'clock the Latona frigate, being the head-most ship, began to fire her bow chasers, which the enemy returned by firing their stern chasers. Lord Howe had divided his fleet into two squadrons, in order to render the escape of the enemy impossible: at this period lieutenant Boarder was dispatched to announce this intelligence.
UNITED STATES.
C O N G R E S S. H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S.
February 7.
A message from the Supreme executive was received by Mr. Secretary Dandridge, covering a letter from the Minister Plenipotentiary from the Republic of France, to Mr. Randolph, Secretary of State, and also some dispatches from the general and extraordinary commission of the Island of Guadaloupe, together with one act and three ordinances passed by the government of the territory of the United States, south of the Ohio.
The minister's letter, was read, setting forth the union and connection which exists between the two republics, and the danger to which the Island of Guadaloupe is exposed, being threatened with an attack from the British.
The dispatch was also read, which points out the danger to which the Island is exposed, their readiness to succour the Americans at all times, and asking immediate relief, in "provisions, ammunition and men," assuring Congress, whom they call "Citizen Representatives," that the succour required will be paid by the liquidation of the debt due to
France; at the same time representing the culpability and fury of the British against the flag of the United States, and the ships of all neutral powers.
Mr. Madison offered a resolution, that a sum of money should be appropriated for the purpose of engaging the Portuguese to restrain the Barbary corsairs.
A lengthy debate ensued, and continued until the hour of adjournment, without taking a question on this subject; when the committee rose, reported progress and had leave to sit again.
February 8.
AFTER referring a number of private petitions, the order of the day on Mr. Madison's resolutions being called for Mr. Lyman moved that their further consideration should be postponed, to the first Monday in March. This motion was seconded by Mr. Sherbourne, and occasioned some debate. The motion was grounded on an assertion made yesterday, that the mercantile interest was opposed to the regulations proposed, and that time might be given to receive the result of certain European negotiations respecting the spoliations on the commerce and navy of the United States, now pending. This motion was carried in the affirmative, Ayes 51, Noes 47, as follows:—
Ayes. Bailey, Baldwin, Blount, Carnes, Christie, Clark, Coles, Dearborne, Dent, Findley, Giles, Gillespie, Gilman, Greenup, Gregg, Grove, Hancock, Harrison, Heath, Heister, Hunter, Irwin, Lock, Lyman, Macon, Madison, Mebane, Montgomery, Moore, Muhlenberg, Nevil, New, Nicholas, Orr, Parker, Patton, Pickens, Preston, Rutherford, Scott, Sherbourne, Smiley, I. Smith, Sprig, Tredwell, Van Courtlandt, Venable, Walker, Williams, Winton.—51.
Noes.—Ames, Armstrong, Beatty, Boudinot, S. Bourne, B. Bourne, Cadwallader, Claiborne, Cobb, Coffin, Coit, Cayton, Dexter, Fitzsimons, Forrest, Foster, Gilbert, Glenn, Goodhue, Gordon, Griffin, Hartley, Hillhouse, Hindman, Holton, Kittera, Learned, Lee, Malbone, M c Dowel, Murray, J. Smith, S. Smith, Swift, Talbot, Thatcher, Tracy, Trumbull, Van Allen, Van Gaalbeck, P. Wadsworth, J. Wadsworth, Ward, Watts, Wingate, Winn.—47.
Mr. Tracy of the committee appointed brought in a report on the Post-Office, which was twice read, and referred to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
A report read from the Secretary of the Treasury. This report exhibits a statement of the money in the treasury, an estimate of the amount which may be expected to be paid in by the first of April, and a statement of the domestic loans, with the sums which have been paid on account of the said loans. Referred to the committee of the whole on the appropriation bill.
B O S T O N, February 6.
Extract of a letter from a captain of a vessel belonging to this town, dated at Gibraltar, 27th November, to his owner.
"I arrived here in the night of the 24th instant, which is all that saved me from going to Algiers. The freights are full of cruisers, and are often seen from the rock; there have been seven cruisers out of the Straights, and have taken seven American vessels; there are sixteen cruisers expected out, if this east wind lasts three days."
P H I L A D E L P H I A, February 15.
Extract of a letter from an officer in the western army, to a gentleman in this city, dated 12th Jan.
"We have at present only to tell you, that by taking possession of the field of battle of the 4th November 1791, and by another manœuvre towards the enemy's right, they have this moment sent a flag, with pressing overtures for peace; but we have some cause to doubt their sincerity, and therefore we are determined not to be diverted from the grand object we have in view, until they give us the most founded and unequivocal proofs of their future peaceable conduct, as we consider the present overture (but we trust ill founded) is a manœuvre to gain time and avert the impending storm."
Extract of a letter from Cincinnati, dated Jan. 18.
"No doubt the bearer (an express from head quarters) will carry great news of Indians with flags of truce laid down at the feet of our commander in chief, and that they are sincere—they may be so, but have an odd way of shewing their sincerity, as on the morning of the 16th, to my certain knowledge they captured two waggons, belonging to contractors, within 2 miles of Fort-Hamilton—are we to be duped one year more by those savages, or will congress devise some effective measures for the protection of their suffering brethren on the frontiers?"
In addition to the foregoing accounts, private letters say, that the 3 chiefs who came into camp, informed Gen. Wayne, that if negotiations for settling a peace could be admitted, they would bring in 30 of the chief warriors immediately to treat.
We learn that information has been received at the war-office, from major-general Wayne, of his having possessed the field of battle of the 4th of Nov. 1791, by a detachment under the command of Maj. Burbeck, who established a redoubt on the spot, which he named Fort-Recovery—having recovered the cannon lost there—and collected all the bones of the slain, which were interred under the discharge of 3 times 3 rounds from the cannon which had been left on the ground.
Major John Mills, of 2d sub-legion, is appointed to the duty of adjutant general, to the legion under the command of major-general Wayne.
From the Centinel of the North Western Territory, January 18.
Arrived at this place on Wednesday last, a gen-

leman from Head quarters, who informs us, that a detachment under the command of Capt. Eaton, who were dispatched to reconnoitre the ground, from which Capt. Collins was repulsed, have returned—they found 3 of our men dead, and 7 Indians, and thence followed the trail of those who had gone off, and came on them at about the distance of—miles by surprise, and took a considerable quantity of furs and peltry.
We are also informed, that a few days ago, 3 chiefs and an interpreter of the hostile Indians, came into head quarters to make propositions for a treaty.
The party under the command of Capt. Collins, above-mentioned, consisted of 12 men only.
BALTIMORE, February 20.
By some gentlemen of veracity, just arrived in this town from Norfolk, we have received the following intelligence:—
That rear-admiral Vaucluse is arrived at Norfolk, with two line of battle ships, the Leopard and the Tyger, and two frigates (being part of a fleet which sailed from Brest, and which parted from these at a certain latitude)—that at their departure from France, an army of 100,000 republicans had penetrated into Spain, by Catalonia, and were laying siege to Barcelona, besides 25,000 men which have entered Spain by Biscay, and that the Spanish army had been completely routed.
That Ostend and Newport were invested by a numerous army; the Dutch troops almost discouraged and reduced; and that the combined armies, which were lately beaten, had been forced to retreat into Austrian Flanders; that it was impossible for Valenciennes, which was invested, to hold out much longer.
That the almost impregnable lines of Weissembourg, which the treacherous general Ferriere had delivered up to the Prussians and Germans, have been retaken by the republicans, who have again entered the Duchy of Deux-Ponts, where the grand army of the Lower Rhine have retreated.
That the Swiss cantons have renewed their treaty with the republic, and have engaged themselves by the new treaty, to observe the strictest neutrality, and to guard with a sufficient force, all the defiles through which the enemies could enter the territory of the republic; that an army of sixty thousand men, which before the new treaty guarded those defiles, has now marched into Lower Alsace.
That although a large portion of the troops which composed the army in Sardinia have marched to the siege of Toulon, yet, notwithstanding, the success of the republicans in that part have been marked by the taking of three very advantageous posts.
That at the departure of the squadron from Brest, the news of the retaking of Toulon was expected every day; the republican army before that city amounting to 120,000 men; which have already taken possession of all the heights and forts which surround it, and that even the enemies of the republic were persuaded that that city could not hold out much longer.
That the laws of the republic, were in full vigor, and had never yet, since the beginning of the revolution, been so well obeyed; that the most perfect tranquility and harmony reign every where: that the 450,000 men of reserve, being the class of citizens, from the age of 18 to 25, are to assemble early in the spring, to go to reinforce the armies on the frontiers.
That the republic were resolved to take ample vengeance, for the same conduct of the senate of Genoa, in suffering such acts of violence to be practised upon the citizens of a nation at peace with them. Extract of a letter from a merchant at New-York, to his friend in this town, dated February 15.
“This moment arrived a ship from Amsterdam, in ballast—brings no letters; but relates, that Toulon has been retaken by the French, and 20,000 men were killed on both sides.
“Thirteen American ships were freighted, in Holland, for Portugal and Spain; but on receiving the news of the Algerine cruisers, they unloaded again, and are coming home in ballast. Thanks to our dear friends the British. The above vessel left Amsterdam the 23d of December.”
On Tuesday morning Mr. Jean Baptiste Fauchet , who came in the squadron from Brest, set off from this town for Philadelphia, escorted by a party of Capt. Moore's troop of light-dragoons. It is supposed he is to replace M. Genet. He left Brest the 18th of December.
We have the pleasure to announce, that the fortunate ticket, No. 12,536, which has drawn a prize of 20,000 dollars, in the Washington Hotel Lottery, belongs to Mrs. S.E. VAN BIBBER, the amiable wife of Mr. ANDREW VAN BIBBER, merchant, of this town.
NORFOLK, February 12.
LATE NEWS FROM FRANCE.
On Saturday last arrived in Hampton Roads, the French frigate Charent , of 40 guns, from Rochfort, and on Monday the remainder of the French fleet, consisting of the following vessels, viz.— Le Tigre , of 80 guns; Le Jean Bart , of 74 guns; La Concorde , of 40 guns; Le Semillante , of 40 guns; Le Papillon brig; and a corvette. They sailed from France on the 26th December last, in company with two more ships of the line, which may be daily expected here or at New-York.
They have brought out the new minister appointed to succeed Mr. Genet; and also consuls for the different districts of the United States.
On their passage they have taken four prizes, viz. a frigate and a sloop of war from the East-Indies, who were dispatched express with the news of the capture of Pondicherry, and had on board the trea-
sure and trophies taken there; they also captured a ship in company with the above, who had on board, (besides other property) 87,000 dollars; they were sent to France under a sufficient convoy. The fourth was a merchantman taken near this coast, and whose arrival is hourly looked for.
The information received by this fleet is, that the internal affairs of France are now in a regular and prosperous train; that the army of the Pyrenees, after several successful battles, had entered Spain, and conquered the whole of Catalonia, except Barcelona; that so rapid were the successes of the French arms in that quarter, there was little doubt but, by this time the Carmagnole dance was performing in the environs of Madrid; that the batteries raised against Toulon had succeeded in cutting off the communication between the inner and outer harbours, which had reduced the town to the greatest distress for provisions, the garrison on an allowance of four ounces of bread per diem; that Toulon had twice offered to capitulate, but the convention having passed a decree for its total destruction, the republican general was determined they should surrender at discretion; that the Prussian army in Alsace meeting with strong opposition, had given up the design of besieging Strasburg, had recrossed the Rhine, and totally quitted the territories of the republic; that Austrian Flanders, Courtray, Menin and Nieuport were in possession of the republican troops, and Ostend close besieged: that the convention had decreed the seizure of all goods and merchandise the manufacture of her enemies and placed them in the public stores, paying the former owners for them; and also that no more should be admitted into France from those countries during the war; that the cruising frigates on the coast of France had been particularly successful; and that the republic, in spite of the perfidy of the Toulonese, will have ready for sea by the last of February, a fleet of 50 sail of the line well manned. We also understand that M. Bompard is under arrest at Paris.
MARTINSBURG, MARCH 3, 1794.
Saturday evening two gentlemen passed through this town on their way from the head quarters of the eastern army to Philadelphia:—they inform, that three flags have come in from the Indians, proposing a treaty and soliciting terms of peace—to all which General Wayne has answered, that he ardently wished to drink freely of the waters of the Lake, and at his arrival there, would tender the terms long since held out by Congress.
Quere , whether it is not the aim of the Indian councils, aided by British policy, to endeavor to amuse those who act at the helm of affairs, by holding up the idea of treaties and accommodations, with a view of retarding the operations of the ensuing campaign, and thereby frustrate its design, as it is well known that the present established force does not exceed 2000 effective men, the times of 400 of which expire in June next, and the remainder in April following—after which (should their suspected plan succeed) the defenceless inhabitants of the frontiers must consequently be exposed to the ravages and murders of a savage enemy, with the additional mortification of no prospect of relief, until another army is insisted, which may be as liable to be out-council'd as the present.
We are sorry to learn by the above gentlemen, that a general dissatisfaction exists among the officers of the army, and that not a few resignations cover the General's table.
The Dedalus , a British frigate, which has for some time past lain at Norfolk, has very narrowly escaped being burnt by a New-England captain, joined by the inhabitants, who had two of his hands pressed by the British captain—and who was, however, obliged to liberate them afterwards: By a revengeful disposition, the British captain had fired into the New-England vessel with langrage; and a ball which passed under her bow, went thro' a stable and killed a horse—that the inhabitants of Norfolk had met together, and were determined not to let the frigate sail without unloading the cargo of pork and other provisions she has on board, intended for the British fleet, and which were purchased there contrary to the treaty, and which had enhanced the price of that article to more than 30 per cent.
In retaliation for the French frigate, which was, in violation of the law of nations, taken in the port and under the guns of Genoa, and the crew inhumanly butchered, the rear-admiral at Norfolk has taken possession of the British frigate, but did not dispose of the crew in the same manner the English did at Genoa.
Want of room, obliges us to omit a number of new advertisements, until our next.
THE subscriber having determined to return to the Bar, respectfully informs his fellow citizens, that he shall confine his practice to the District Court, held in Winchester , and to the Courts of the Counties of Berkeley and Frederick . By thus narrowing his circuit, he will be enabled to pay particular attention in court, to every case which may be entrusted to him, and at the same time to pursue a business more agreeable to himself, should he meet with the public countenance, that of conveyancing and giving advice in his chamber; he will seldom be from home, and in his absence a young gentleman capable of receiving communications, and of transacting common business, will constantly attend in the office.
Woodville. Frederick County, February 27, 1794.
Young Spot,
Will cover this season, at the Plantation of Naftaniel Cartmell , at the head of Opeckon, 5 miles from Winchester , at Fifteen Shillings and one bushel of oats the season, the oats to be brought with the mares, the money paid by the first of November next, and a note of hand given for the sum which may be due when the mares are taken away. Country produce will be received in payment (if paid immediately) at the market price.
The fire of Young Spot was got by Edmund Turner, Esq.'s horse Spot.—Spot was got by the Duke of Ancaster's horse Blank, which covered at Ten Guineas a mare. Young Spot's dam was got by General Zane's noted horse Bold Ranger.
Young Spot is three years old the 1st day of June next, is full 16 1/2 hands high, a bright sorrel, well form'd, and handsomely gated.
Good pasturage may be had, gratis, but I will not be answerable for any mare that may be stolen, strayed, or escaped, in any manner whatever.
MARTIN CARTMELL.
Frederick County, March 1, 1794.
Young Traveller,
WILL stand the ensuing 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 Verrier'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 the 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 commence on the 18th inst. and close on the 1st of July.
JAMES VERDIER.
March 1, 1794.
MUNSTER,
RISEING five years old, will stand this season at the late William Patterson , Esq.'s plantation, and will cover mares at 17/6, Pennsylvania currency, the season. This horse is near 17 hands high, of a beautiful dapple dark brown bay, strong and well made, of an elegant carriage and figure. He was got by the noted horse Munster , who is of the dray breed, and is the largest and handsomest horse of his age in the county. Munster's dam was got by Capt. Newkirk's noted horse Sterling .
The money for the season to be paid by the 1st of September next. Merchantable wheat or rye, delivered at Beeson's or Patterson's mills, at cash price, will be received in payment.
JAMES PORTER.
March 1, 1794.
THE subscriber informs the public, that he has just opened a SCHOOL on the place where he lives, in the neighbourhood of Charles-Town , in which he will teach the LATIN and GREEK languages, ENGLISH GRAMMAR, WRITING, ARITHMETIC, GEOGRAPHY, or any other of the ARTS or SCIENCES for which there may be application made.
The terms of tuition are as follow—five pounds for the learned languages, and fifty shillings for the English a year, to be paid at the end of every six months. He would also inform the public, that he lives in a neighbourhood where boarding may be had very convenient in very respectable houses, and would have no objections to take one or two boarders himself.
Berkeley County, February
25, 1794.
WILLIAM HILL, A.B.
TO be leased for three years, to any person who will erect thereon a log house, 20 by 16 feet, a half acre Lot on the new street lately laid off on the land of Jonathan Perkins , one quarter of a mile from Winchester . Application to be made to
MARTIN CARTMELL.
March 1, 1794.
A FOX CHACE!
NOTICE to Sportsmen, that on Monday the 17th inst. will be started by the subscriber, a large BAG FOX. It is expected the neighbouring gentlemen will attend—particularly those who have fox hounds.
FLO. MAHONY.
Martinsburg, March 3, 1794.
To be sold at Public Auction, on Thursday, the 6th instant, at Mr. Josiah Flagg's mills,
A variety Household Furniture, Horses, Hogs, &c. The sale to begin at 11 o'clock. Three months credit to be given, on giving notes, with approved security.
WILLIAM THOMSON.
March 3, 1794.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
From the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
STOCKHOLDERS.
THE men who make us boots and shoes, Our patience constantly abuse: Keep our feet bare in dirty weather, And give us paper 'stead of leather; What shall be done in such a case? Why keep the culprits out of place. But as the constitution's plan, Gives equal rights to every man— Then let it be speedily mended, And one great effort will be ended; Proscriptions shall come on of course, And many a beggar mount a horse. Change shoes to stocks, a fact appears Which well may tingle freemen's ears. With rapid strides we post away To the dark glooms of gothic sway, When crimes shall be compos'd of riches, And men of wealth be sons of b—s.
BARBARITY.
The following instance of inhumanity is recorded in Mr. CAREY's account of the late Philadelphia fever: "The wife of a man who lived in Walnut street, was seized with the malignant fever, and given over by the doctors. The husband abandoned her, and the next night lay out of the house for fear of taking the infection. In the morning taking it for granted, from the very low state she had been in, that she was dead, he purchased a coffin for her but on entering the house, was surprised to see her, much recovered. He took sick shortly after, and was buried in the very coffin which he had so precipitately bought for his wife, who is still living."
A valuable Plantation for Sale.
PURSUANT to the last will of William Baldwin, deceased, will be sold by Public Vendue, on the 2d Tuesday of March next, on the Premises, (if fair, if not, the next fair day,) the Plantation on which the said William Baldwin lately dwelt, situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, about 8 miles from Martinsburg, containing about 300 acres, one hundred and sixty or seventy of which are cleared, and under good fence, 10 acres of excellent meadow made, which may easily be watered from a large limestone spring. The remainder of the land is well covered with oak, walnut, hickory and poplar timber. There is on said Plantation, two dwelling houses, two double barns, a large apple-orchard, and other fruit-trees. One fifth part of the purchase money must be paid down, the remainder in four equal annual payments, on giving bonds with approved security. A plat of the land will be shown, and other particulars respecting the premises made known on the day of sale by JAMES STRODE } Executors. JAMES CAMPBELL }
The title is indisputable. December 17th, 1793.
TAKE CARE PURCHASER.
OBSERVING in the Potowmac Guardian and Berkeley Advertiser, an advertisement signed by James Strode and James Campbell, executors of William Baldwin, deceased, dated December 17, 1793, purporting that a certain tract of Land lying in Berkeley County, Virginia, containing about 300 acres, the property of the same William Baldwin, would be sold by public vendue, on the 2d Tuesday in March next. I have taken this method of informing the public, that I have a bond executed by the said William Baldwin to me, conditioned for the conveyance in fee simple of 226 acres of the said tract of land, of which I have received 54 1/2 acres. I have directed my attorney to institute a suit in the High Court of Chancery, to compel a specific performance of the said bond. FRANCIS BALDWIN. February 14, 1794.
TO BE RENTED.
THE House in Martinsburg, opposite Mr. John Rohr's, and now occupied by Mr. Christian Smith. The House has adjoining a very complete kitchen, stable and garden, with every other convenience that could be wished for the accommodation of a family. Possession will be given on the first of April next. For terms apply to Mr. Edward Christian in Martinsburg, or the Subscriber in Winchester. JAMES ASH.
SHEPHERD'S-TOWN, February 12, 1794.
ALL persons indebted to me, whose bonds, bills, notes, or open accounts are due, or indebted in any way to the estates of Thomas Shepherd, William Green, or Frederick Oller, deceased, are hereby earnestly requested to come and settle the same before March court next, as no longer indulgence can be given, and those who have demands against any of the aforesaid estates, will please to make them known that they may be settled. A house and lot, part of the estate of Thomas Shepherd, to be let for one or a term of years. JOHN MORROW.
AND
All persons indebted to the estate of Charles Morrow, deceased, for dealings in this town, or at Mr. Daniel's mill, or for purchases made at the different sales of said estate, or in any other way, are hereby earnestly requested to make payment before March court next, as no further indulgence can be given, and those who have demands against the said estate, are requested to make them known that they may be settled by JOHN MORROW } Executors. JOHN KEARSLEY. }
Valuable Lands for sale.
THREE Tracts, adjoining each other, on Barrell's and Barton's runs, containing upwards of 1100 acres, about 4 miles from Romney. A considerable part of this Land is fit for small grain, and well clothed with timber, some part is also capable of making meadow, and lies convenient to range.
A Tract, on the Clay Lick, a branch of Little Cacapehon, containing 71 acres, this is a valuable piece of land, being fit for cultivation, and lies convenient to good range.
Two Tracts, on the waters of Great Cacapehon, containing 264 acres, well calculated for the erection of a saw-mill, having a quantity of excellent pine, and adjacent to water.
A Tract, near Frankfort, containing 400 acres, well timbered, and about 70 or 80 acres level, and very fit for wheat.
A Tract, on Patterson's Creek, containing 206 acres, adjoining the lands of John Thomson, Andrew Leaf and others, well timbered.
A Tract, on New-Creek, near Paddy-Town, containing 442 acres, most of it fit for small grain.
Another Tract, on the waters of New-Creek, containing 441 acres.
A Tract on Tear Coat, near the land of Henry Lander, containing 131 acres; an old survey, and formerly belonging to Henry Heith, deceased: It is well adapted for wheat and meadow, it is also well timbered, and in the middle of the best range in the country.
A Tract on Stoney-Run, on the waters of Mill-Creek containing 205 acres.
Two Tracts on the Middle Ridge, on the main road leading from Winchester to Fort-Pitt, containing 800 acres and odd.
Such of the foregoing lands as I do not sell at private sale, will be set up at public auction, on the 12th day of March next, at Romney, being the first day of court. One half to be paid in one year, and the other in two years from the day of sale, and, on receiving approved security for the payments, an indisputable title will be made at the time of sale. ANDREW WODROW. Romney, 22d January, 1794.
THE Subscriber requests those that are indebted to him by open account, to come and settle, and if they cannot discharge what may be due, to give their obligations, as their accounts may be closed by the first of April next; he then purposed to open a large assortment of Merchandize, and wants his accounts settled before he begins business again, as they have been long standing. JOSEPH MINGHINI.
THE Subscriber returns his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and customers—and most humbly solicits a settlement with those whom he has accounts unsettled with, and of long standing. This requisition he hopes will be acceptable to his friends, as he is desirous of closing his accounts by the first day of April next, at which time he shall retire from public business. WILLIAM LEMEN. Shepherd's-Town, January 25, 1794.
Jack-Screws, Coffee Mills and Steel-Yards, made and repaired by HENRY GROVE, in Winchester-Street, near the German Church, Martinsburg. February 10th, 1794.
DR. J. HARRIS.
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed from the house he lately occupied, to that of Mr. Joseph Harris's, directly opposite the German School-house, where he continues the practice of physic, on his usual low terms. Martinsburg, February 10, 1794.
All persons indebted to, or have any demands on the estate of Thomas Thornbury, sen. deceased, are hereby notified to exhibit their accounts for settlement previous to March court, ensuing.
JOHN THORNBURY } Administrators. WILLIAM LEMEN. }
February 24, 1794.
N O T I C E.
THIS is to inform the public in general, that I have purchased an improvement on the land called my Lord's tract, near the Swan Pond, with 50 acres of said land, and fenced about 12 acres, the greatest part cleared—be it known, that Jane Dunlap, wife of Joseph Dunlap, came on said premises with three men and burned 64 pannels of fence 4 rails high, with a number of rails hauled to it to make it lawful, and threw upwards 50 pannels, every rail, out of its place. I have since laid the ground work, and they have renewed their fire and consumed a part. I beg leave to inform the public, that I am not the only one that has suffered by this quarrelsome woman. These are to forewarn Joseph Dunlap, and all other persons, from coming inside my ground work, which I have a third time laid, to clear or make any other improvements, as I am determined to keep the ground, until decided by law. I am, with profound respect, the public's most obedient servant, AARON FARDEN. February 10, 1794.
ALL Persons indebted to me are hereby notified to make payment by the first of March next, as I shall leave the County by the first of April following; and all persons having any demands against me are desired to exhibit the same for payment. CHRISTIAN SMITH. February 10th, 1794.
F O R S A L E.
A House and Lot in Shepherd's-Town, on the main Street, the lot contains a quarter of an acre, with a small dwelling-house on it; it will be sold low and the payments made easy; for terms apply to John Kearsley, Esq. in said town, who is authorized to sell the same, or to the Subscriber living in Green-Castle. WILLIAM WOODS. January 23, 1794.
N O T I C E.
THE Subscriber returns his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and customers—and most humbly solicits a settlement with those whom he has accounts unsettled with, and of long standing. This requisition he hopes will be acceptable to his friends, as he is desirous of closing his accounts to the present date. FLORENCE MAHONY. Martinsburg, January 1, 1794.
F O R S A L E
A TRACT of Land lying in the parish of Norborne, in the County of Berkeley, containing two hundred and thirty-two acres, adjoining Capt. Benjamin Beeler's. For terms, apply to Colonel Charles Magill, Winchester, or to the Subscribers. WILLIAMS & CAREY. Alexandria, 26th December, 1793.
ALL Persons indebted to, or have any demands on the estate of JOHN RIDEWAY, late of Berkeley, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts for immediate settlement. Jan. 25, 1794.
THE Subscriber most respectfully informs the public, that on the first day of March next, he takes possession of his Mills, late in the tenure of Messrs. J. & F. Riddle—that he determines to carry on the Milling Business in his own name, and for this purpose has engaged a Miller, whose knowledge in the business and uprightness of character is indisputable. He shall be ready at the above time to receive grain from those of the former, as well as others who intend to become customers to the above Mills, and assures them, that he will abide by the same rules established by Messrs. Riddles, in the Milling business, and that every attention shall be paid to give general satisfaction. JOSIAH FLAGG.
FOR SALE, AT THE PRINTING-OFFICE, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Magistrates' Summons. Common Bonds, Lawyers' Declarations, Bonds for deliverance of Property, Blank notes, &c.