The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1791-08-29 00:00:00

A Pocket-Book
WAS taken up on Friday last, about three miles from this town, on the road leading to Alexandria: It contains several notes, accounts, and other papers, wherein the name of James Gath is frequently mentioned. The owner may have it again, proving his property, and paying the charge of this advertisement. Application to be made at the Printing-Office.
Shepherd's-Town, August 22, 1791.
Notice!
THE Partnership of STINE and MILLER, HATTERS, being dissolved, the Subscriber informs his Friends and the Public, that he continues the business at his shop near Mr. JOHN BROWN's, in Princess-Street, where HATS of every kind and quality are manufactured, on as reasonable terms as at any other shop in this place.
GODLIP STINE.
Cash given for FURS. Shepherd's-Town, August 22, 1791.
WHEREAS MARY, the wife of me the Subscriber, hath eloped from my bed and board, without any just cause, and refuses to live with me, I therefore caution all persons against harbouring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debt of her contracting after this date.
JAMES GATH.
Berkeley County, August 12, 1791.
Notice!
ALL Persons indebted to the Printer hereof, for subscription to this Paper, advertisements, &c. are requested to make payment. WHEAT, delivered into any mill in this County, will be received in lieu of cash, for which FIVE SHILLINGS, Pennsylvania currency, will be allowed per bushel, provided it be delivered within one month from this date. August 22, 1791.
FROM THE HAMPSHIRE CHRONICLE.
THE ECONOMIST.
Make no more haste than good speed,
IS advice worth observing. Haste often makes waste. Some lose more by their precipitancy than they gain by their industry. They are in so great a hurry about one thing, that they forget other things and accomplish nothing. They have a dozen designs in their heads at once, demanding attention, and like a numerous litter of small pigs, pushing away one another. They are busy in collecting; and what they gather with their hands they kick away with their feet. Fervidus is one of this sort of men. No man is more busy, or does less to the purpose. A piece of ground must be ploughed to-day. To-morrow something else must be done. He hires a plough-boy, tackles his team, drives them on the full run into the field, has forgot his plough, whips the boy because he did not think of it, hastens back after it, the boy runs home; it is high noon before he can bring any of his matters together, and he does but half a day's work. In the course of a summer he overturns several loads of hay: There is the appearance of a shower, he goes on his cattle; and instead of looking at his cart, looks at the cloud; his load is over-set, and out in the rain. He rises in the winter morning, with a determination to sled home three loads of wood. He must first get his boots mended. He runs to the barn—throws some hay to his cattle in the stables—forgets those in the yard—never shuts the door, hastens to the shoemaker, but has left his boots at home—runs back after them—finds his cattle in the barn and his oxen at the corn-crib—drives them out with a vengeance—goes into the house in a foam—strikes the first he meets for leaving the barn door open—concludes his oxen will die—cooks a mess to prevent the fatal effects of the corn they have eaten—in his hurry kicks it over—and then prepares another. He gets no wood to-day, keeps himself in a fret and his family in a tumult.—He gives his people no order how to employ themselves—they lose their time, and at night he is in a rage,
because not a soul has done any work. Fervidus fully believes the doctrine of witchcraft. And his family are soberly of the opinion, that there is an evil spirit.
Lentulus is a different character. He is industrious, but moderate. You never see him idle, nor in a great hurry. He plans his business well; lays off no more than is executed in season; takes things in their proper order, without confusion or interference. He finishes what he undertakes, proceeds with little noise, and destroys not what he has done, by an eagerness to do more than can be done: he rises early, attends the stated duties of the family deliberately, issues the orders of the day calmly, and finds them at night executed faithfully.—When one thing is done, all know what to do next; there is no confusion; and what cannot be accomplished in one day, he is content to leave for another. If, when he has hay abroad he sees a shower arising, he will secure it if he can. But he never breaks his rakes by his hurry to anticipate the shower; nor breaks his rest if the shower anticipates him. When the day is closed, his cares are dismissed. He spends the evening in useful conversation with his family or a neighbour.—Whatever happens you will see him serene and temperate, he is thankful for success—never discomposed by cross accidents—He never blames others for his mistakes, nor chides them with passionate severity for their own. You never see him out of humour for what could not be prevented; or anxious for what is not in human power. He spends the day cheerfully, closes it devoutly, and passes the night quietly. He is successful in his business; his domestics love his service; the blessings of the poor come upon him, and the smiles of heaven attend him. Lentulus is never molested by witchcraft.
PHILADELPHIA.
POLITICAL SKETCH.
WHAT a truly pleasing prospect does our country exhibit at the present moment! That confidence which the general government has inspired, has given new energy to the human mind.—Recent accounts from the State of Georgia, are favorable—peace reigns in her borders—the savages are quiet—and the population, commerce, and wealth of the State, are hourly encreasing.—The happy revolution and present posture of affairs in the important State of South-Carolina, must impress with real pleasure every bosom susceptible of the benevolent feelings.—What a glorious reverse of circumstances has taken place!—May S. Carolina always know, and pursue the things that belong to her peace—domestic, internal tranquility, must accelerate her progress in solid wealth and consequence.—In North-Carolina, the voice of complaint is not heard—and if any disagreeable apprehensions have been entertained respecting some recent acts of Congress, as light and information extend, they appear to be subsiding and dying away.—A gentleman acquainted with the affairs of that State, informed the writer of this article, that the patriotic exertions and representations of the first characters there, had been attended with the utmost salutary effects in removing prejudices, and diffusing just and liberal sentiments respecting the general government particularly among the people in the interior parts of the State: The proceedings of all their social circles on the late anniversary of Independence, evince the federal disposition of North Carolina.
Virginia, the ancient, is also tranquil and happy—the heavens have shed their benign influences on the labors of the husbandman—her fields have brought forth abundance, and she will more and more realize her policy in converting her tobacco fields into wheat fields. No disagreeable anticipations appear to be realized—from a happy confidence in the wisdom of her elected civil fathers, a spirit of candor and calm investigation, we may always expect, will distinguish the councils of this great and respectable member of the Union: The great business of preparing the seat of the general government, and of giving effectual protection to the frontiers, now engage her attention. The late brilliant stroke of the Kentuckians, establish the spirited, patriotic and enterprising character of the inhabitants of that young, but rising State.
Many recent transactions serve to develope the genuine character of the people of Maryland:—Their liberal tolerant principles have long been known and celebrated—their commercial importance is daily more apparent—the independent and generous plan of their new institution, the state-bank, must be productive of solid commercial advantages, facilitate their negotiations, and give a spring to their manufactures and agriculture. The population of this State has advanced with rapid strides, which, added to many other favorable circumstances,
her federal and republican attachments, must continue to advance her prosperity and importance.
Pennsylvania, from her situation, may be considered as the lap of Columbia, in which the treasures of agriculture and commerce are poured with a liberal hand.—While she is exploring her interior resources and advantages, the nations of Europe, particularly Hibernia, is sending forth her hardy sons by thousands, to increase her strength and population. It is hardly necessary to advert to the numberless benefits derived from her being the natural centre of the Union, and the present seat of the General Government—there can be no doubt of her availing herself of these circumstances to enhance her wealth, and by the spirit and enterprize of her discerning citizens, to place her affairs in such a situation, as that whenever the seat of General Government shall be removed, she may by the force of her own internal principles, be impelled forward in every political, commercial, and agricultural improvement.
The benign influences of the General Government, are strikingly apparent in the patriotic state of New-Jersey—the limits prescribed on this occasion will not admit of descending to particulars—sufficient for the purpose of enforcing the truth of the observation is, the general tranquility of the State which has been produced by the equalizing operation of the laws of the Union. When New-Jersey lost her excellent Livingston, the repaired the breach by her Patterson—a gentleman whose election was equally honorable to himself and to his electors—May the future elections of our country be conducted with equal unanimity, moderation and wisdom. The evil-eyed demon of jealousy does not appear to have influenced on this occasion—and the merit of an upright federal legislator, did not prove a disqualification to serve the State in the highest of its offices. New-Jersey, as the connecting link between Philadelphia and New-York, with a laudable spirit of enterprize, is now engaged in plans to facilitate the communication from each to the other—and such is the ardor with which these plans are prosecuted, that in a period not very remote we may expect to see her enjoying immense advantages as the rewards of her exertions, from her bridges and improved roads; while the general benefits derived to the community at large will excite surprise, and enkindle a laudable emulation in her neighbours.
In advertting to the situation of affairs in the State of New-York, a cluster of ideas rush on the mind. Though placed in the focus of the late war, the intrepidity and patriotism of the whigs in that State, rose superior to any opposition. formidable both on account of internal and external enemies. How astonishingly has she emerged from the effects of war and desolation!—Her circumstances as a government, are the wonder and admiration of her sister States, and of the world! And if she is just to herself, and will repose a decent and manly confidence in the wisdom and advice of her best informed citizens, her abundant resources will be applied to plans of such public utility, as will be productive of advantages that cannot be calculated—But on the other hand, should a contracted policy prevail, which shrinks from an immediate expense, they will be almost infinitely reimbursed, the wings of her fame and prosperity will be clipped, and still keep her in the rear of her enterprising rival, the State of Pennsylvania.
The natural advantages of this state are so great, that a comparatively small expence to improve them would place her in a most eligible situation. Her recent accession of territory, and increase of population, while they extend the sphere of her trade and commerce, enhance her importance greatly in the political scale of the Union.
The state of Connecticut exhibits perhaps the most perfect model of a republican government, of any community that can be mentioned—and that is probably the case more from president and usage, than any other circumstances: In the late revolution she bore a conspicuous part—and in proportion to her population, furnished perhaps the greatest number of distinguished officers of any state in the Union—while her troops were of the best and bravest veterans in the armies of the continent.
Her literary character is second to none in the states—and for uniting the useful with the pleasing, in fugitive speculations, she takes the lead, and sets an example to all the rest: These speculations are republished through the Union, and received with universal approbation. An innumerable number of news-papers are printed and circulated through this state—they are read by all the citizens—they understand and are tenacious of their rights, because they are enlightened—and they are enlightened, because the rays of learning illumine every part of their country—the means are accessible to all, without distinction. Connecticut is making great progress in commerce, agriculture, and the useful arts—and is continually strengthening her claim to that celebrity which she has acquired as a manufacturing state.

Foreign Advices.
By the ship Levant , Capt. Gillis, arrived at Philadelphia, from Liverpool: and the Brig Greyhound , Capt. Lunt, arrived at Baltimore, from London, English Papers were received down to the 23d of June, from which the following intelligence has been selected.
V I E N N A, May 28.
It is now asserted that the Austrian Ministers are disposed to remove every obstacle to a pacification, and that they will comply with the wishes of the mediating powers; a circumstance of which is confirmed by the answer given by the Emperor to Lord Elgin, the English Minister, when that Nobleman delivered the dispatches from his Court into the hands of his Imperial Majesty at Florence.
P A R I S, May 25.
The army has ceased to cannonade and bombard Carpentras; but it still continues in its vicinity, perpetrating crimes of the blackest die; the Commander in Chief is the famous executioner, known by the name of Nicholas Coupe-tete (or Cut-Head) who struck off almost all the heads that, since the Revolution, have been carried in triumph through the different parts of the kingdom; Nicholas's army having failed before Carpentras, it threatens to attack Avignon, force its gates, and cut off 40 heads!
The 16th instant a tumult happened at Castelnau, in which two officers and a private lost their lives.
June 9. The idea of a speedy counter-revolution, which the disaffected have now greater hopes of than ever, has caused a number of persons to emigrate within this fortnight, with expectations of soon returning to enjoy the restoration of the old government in Paris. What is still more extraordinary is, that they are going to prepare the Bourbon palace immediately, for the reception of the Prince de Conde, who means, it is said, to receive there the congratulations of the anti-revolutionists, when he has reconquered the liberty of France.—That conquest we judge will not, however, be very easy. The national Parisian guards will shortly be on a very formidable footing. New cannons have been distributed amongst the battalions, and the volunteers-gunners redouble their efforts and zeal to perfect themselves in that service.
P L Y M O U T H, June 17.
Arrived yesterday evening and this morning, his Majesty's ships Iphigenia , Pomona , and Druid frigates; and the Fortune brig, with impressed seamen for the fleet.
The fleet at Spithead, under the command of Lord Hood, only want about 359 men to make the war complement, which must shortly be completed, as the West-India fleet are hourly expected in the channel.
The above fleet will certainly be divided into two squadrons: the order of battle has been communicated to the different Captains.
L O N D O N, June 14.
The following is a more correct account of the Russian fleet, which was ready to sail from Cronstadt the 18th of last month, than has been yet published:
  Ships of 100 guns, on three decks, 4   Ditto of 92 ditto 1   Ditto of 76 on two decks, 2   Ditto of 74 ditto 9   Ditto of 70 ditto 5   Ditto of 66 ditto 2   total of the line—23   Frigates 7 Cutters 4   Sloops 9 Luggers 2   Store Ships 11 Shallops 2   Gun-Boats 13 Ordnance Barges 7 
Some despatches are said to have been received, on Saturday morning, from the Continent, which advise, that the Empress of Russia is so far from lowering her tone, that it is expected her answer to the mediators for the Ottoman Porte will occasion hostilities to commence immediately.
As Leith Roads is the appointed rendezvous for our fleet, orders were transmitted thither yesterday "that any necessaries which may be thought requisite for their convenience, should be had in immediate readiness," as the delay there will not exceed 24 hours.
It is reported, that there has been a riot in Paris, and that the mob had destroyed some carriages, upon which the armorial ensigns of nobility were found, and had taken out the pannels of others.
June 16. Yesterday, in the Court of King's Bench, at Westminster, the Jury gave three thousand five hundred pounds damages, in an action of crim. con. brought by a Mr. Moorson, against Mr. Clarke. The plaintiff is a merchant of eminence in Yorkshire; the defendant a timber-merchant, at Whitby.
June 17. In consequence of despatches of a very serious and important nature, received yesterday from Constantinople, orders were sent last night, express, to Spithead, with instructions, to hasten the departure of a fleet.
The fleet at Spithead has been riding with their anchors a-peak for the two last days; and the first division is by this time probably under way, if the situation of the wind has not prevented their sailing.
Immediately on Lord Hood's arrival at Spithead, a cutter was despatched to Admiral Peyton, on the Mediterranean station; and a sloop of war, of 14 guns, with sealed orders, to another quarter.
The press on the river was yesterday morning exceedingly hot; almost every ship was stripped of its hands, and soon after a tender, with 200 impressed seamen on board, sailed from the Tower to the Nore.
Yesterday four more houses of rendezvous, for entering seamen, were opened—two in Shadwell, and two in Whitechapel.
Yesterday several applications were made at the Admiralty, for protections, but none were granted; nor is it expected any will, until the fleet sitting out have got their full complement.
The price of ensurance from London to the Straits, and from the Straits to London, without convoy, is now done at ten guineas per cent and three guineas with convoy.
June 18. The Attorney-General has filed an information, ex officio , upon the provisions of the last bill, against Mr. Hollond, lately arrived in the Rodney from the East-Indies, upon a charge of having accepted a present of the enormous sum of 120,000. sterling, from a single donor, and in consequence Lord Kenyon's tipstaff went down on Tuesday night to take charge of that gentleman.
The fleet at Spithead was formed into divisions on Wednesday, to be in readiness for sailing.
The necessary orders are sent to all the ports in the north of this kingdom, for the pilot-boats to be ready, if wanted, when the men of war arrive in that quarter.
Letters from the Pays-Bas, written by persons of the best information, mention, that the Emperor has 52,000 men in that country, and that 15,000 of them are to be detached, in order to assist a counter-revolution in France.
Accounts are received by Government, that Tippoo Saib has made proposals to Earl Cornwallis for a pacification. The terms are understood to be most eminently advantageous to the welfare of this country.
The account brought by the Serapis East-Indian, which arrived at P'Orient on Friday last, are in the highest degree favourable to the interests of this country in India. They state, particularly, that Tippoo was reduced, by his repeated flights, to such straits, as to be in actual want of common necessaries, even for his body-guards, and in this perilous situation had, at length, made overtures for a pacification to Earl Cornwallis, in the most humiliating manner.
So prevalent are the alarms of war in Russia, that two Dutch ships lately sailed from Riga, without any cargoes on board. Many others have followed their example, and more are precipitately quitting that and the other ports, for fear of a detainer.
The Russians, it is now confirmed, have received a check from Brahilow, which has occasioned them to raise the siege of that place.
June 20. It was yesterday strongly reported at the victualling office, that a contract will be made in a few days to serve the fleet with fresh provisions on its arrival in Leith Roads. The general opinion is, that the first division of the fleet will sail as soon as the wind gets round from the present unfavourable quarter.
The fleet, in spite of two months pressing, is still very deficient of men; and, unless the West-India ships come in in time to supply it, must put to sea without its proper complement. This was the case with the fleet equipped last year; it was not completely manned, although six months were employed in preparing it for sea.
Tuesday night and Wednesday morning the press on the river was so great, that they cleared every ship of their hands, not regarding protections, and picked up 230 men.
Reports of an invasion are industriously circulated, by the friends of freedom, in every part of France, in order to support the cause of freedom. Every fresh alarm adds friends to the cause, and induces the Revolutionists to unite with more warmth for their general support and protection.
Among the singular circumstances which have rendered the year 1791 remarkable, we may note a gentleman who travelled alone, and all night, in one of the Northern stage coaches, on the 12th day of June, being so benumbed with cold, that when he arrived at his inn, he was unable to walk out of his carriage; he declares, that between day break and five o'clock, it hailed, snowed and froze.
The Algerines have sent so great a part of their naval force to the Archipelago and the Black Sea, as to leave the Mediterranean almost entirely free from piracies. There are no accounts received of any insult being offered to the flag of any nation by those Barbarians for a great length of time past.
Our Portsmouth letters shew, that the intelligence of Admiral Hotham's division having sailed up the Channel, was premature. The whole fleet, yesterday afternoon, remained at anchor in Spithead Road.
His Majesty, it is reported in the Court circles, means to secede more from the cares of public business and to pass even a more domestic life than heretofore. Hence it is that Lord Hawksbury, without any new ostensible office, is placed in the Cabinet Council, to superintend the interests of the Crown, to give the casting voice when necessary, and to be a check between Mr. Pitt's and the Chancellor's party.
June 21. By letters from Petersburg, it appears
that Mr. Fawkener arrived in that city on the 24th of May.—Though the same letters inform us, that military preparations still continue, yet his arrival has confirmed the spirits of the British merchants, so that they are not now in such a hurry as before to quit the Russian ports.
The arrival of the same gentleman at Berlin is represented also as having had its effect in the capital. Since his appearance there, their preparations for war seem to wear an air of languor, that looks as if they would shortly be succeeded by peace.
Our letters from some other parts of the Continent even mention, that a general peace is actually agreed upon, in which Great-Britain and Prussia may assume the principal merit. Our own preparations seem to tally with their account. For notwithstanding the many rumours of the fleet having failed, it is certain it remains still at Spithead, and we are told neither of the Admirals have their fleet stock yet on board.
The force of the Turks on the Black-Sea is superior to that of Russia, consisting of 18 line of battle ships, 31 frigates, and upwards of 60 gun shallops.—It failed on the 5th of May.
The Pluto-fire ship which went out of Portsmouth harbour on Friday last to Spithead, is painted jet black, and makes a most infernal appearance on the water.
UNITED STATES.
MASSACHUSETTS.
S A L E M, August 9.
CAPT. Richard Derby arrived here on Sunday, in 70 days from Gottemburg. He brings no particular accounts of the Northern war—It was said there, that the Empress of Russia is much influenced by Prince Potemkin, in rejecting the mediatorial proposals for accommodation with the Turks, that Prince being determined to plant the Russian standard within the walls of Constantinople. It was not expected in that quarter, however, that England would take any part in the war. Mr. Pitt, on account of his interference so far, was the object of every Englishman's curses he met with. The measure was very unpopular in England. Sweden, it was expected, would continue to pursue her best interest in preserving peace; her navy, however, was putting into the most respectable order, that the might not be insulted with impunity. His Swedish Majesty was preparing to make a visit to England and some other countries, this summer.
B O S T O N, August 8.
[THE TRUE SPIRIT OF 1775.]
Mr. HOWEL,
No news stirring, but that of the NATIONAL BANK, alias the Speculator's Bubble ;—alias the Arithmetical Engine , squirting money into our pockets as plenty as dirt, which is an argument used by our War-worn Speculators, to gild the bait of an oppressive Land-Tax , to pay the interest of notes at 20s. which was extorted from the poor Soldier at 2/6.
The people are well aware of the insufficiency of the Revenue for that purpose, which takes one half to collect it; and the remainder for the support of government, falls short a large sum.—Our trade nurtured by duties on duties (excellent Policy) collected from our own shipping, as foreigners seldom enter our barren ports, and search out markets in other parts by being driven from ours by Duties , Pimps , and Custom-House Officers , but beware of the government, when the Land Tax takes place, and thousands who have been so hot-headed for plans to amass millions by oppressing the poor, shall feel the avenging arm of a yet FREE PEOPLE of Fifteen Independent States .
August 9. Massachusetts is the only State in the union, which has no slaves among the number of its inhabitants, although they amount to nearly half a million.
S P R I N G F I E L D, August 10.
Died at New Braintree, the 24th ult, Master David Force, youngest son of Mr. Jonathan Force, of that town, aged five years, after a long and tedious illness, occasioned by a bean, which he accidentally took into his wind-pipe, on the 10th day of May last; which immediately caused an inflammation, and severe turns of coughing. He continued pining, at times in the utmost distress, constantly carried in the arms of his parents and friends, until he became an object, the sight of which, would confound a Philosopher, and induce a Christian, to enquire what hope our religion affords concerning such; who with pleasure would call to mind, that the Saviour of the World once said, " Of such is the kingdom of Heaven ."—His patience was remarkable, and having been well instructed by his parents, his hope in Christ, and his expectation of a resurrection from the dead, were lively to the last:—With composure, he would often say, that he should die, be buried? but should rise again from the dead, and live in another world. He was opened, his heart found to be contracted; his lights tumified and ulcerated; the bean was found in the pipe, found and clean, having been in motion, no doubt, from the time he received it, until he died.
A letter from Newbern, dated August 4, says, "Governor Blount has made a peace with the Indians, in Cumberland government, which must render the military lands of greater value. The Indians have sent expresses, calling in their warriors."

NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, August 10.
How pleasing, how flattering to the free born of Columbia, is the reflection—says a correspondent, that America is held in the highest estimation by Europeans of every class; especially by those whose eyes are opened; who view the subject deprived of his native dignity with horror, and have just ideas of the tyrannic assumption of the few incessant emigrations from Ireland, Holland, Germany, and France, to demonstrate the European estimation of our country—and that many have assumed spirit, as Dr. Linn emphatically expresses it to refuse to dig an ungrateful soil, which will not yield them bread, and to leave to the fertile plains of America, which can embrace millions, and waits to crown all the industrious and virtuous, with plenty and happiness.
It would shock humanity to describe the barbarous and tragic scenes which crimson that historic page, where absolute dominion is lodged in one person—where one makes the whole, and the whole is NOTHING! Guard encroachments, Americans—be faithful custodians of the rights of man—Fear not of being dubbed ANTI FEDERAL, while ye are defending the ARK of GOD!
PENNSYLVANIA.
PHILADELPHIA, August 20.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Kentucky to another in Carlisle, dated July 15, 1791.
"Since the return of General Scott, the spirit of enterprise seems to have marked the operations of the Kentuckians. Two expeditions are at present in contemplation; the one under the command of General Wilkinson, who will direct their march to the head of the Wabash; the other from Bourbon and Mason counties, who propose to march in a few days; their destination is Zean's-Town, between the head of Miami and Sciota; each to consist of 500 mounted riflemen; the latter of which, I hope, will destroy that banditti of Savages who have long interrupted the tranquility of our frontiers, have been so successful in attacking our boats on their passage to this country, and in some measure have been detrimental to emigration. The Federal Army also intend to march in a few days to take possession of the Maumee-Towns."
Extract of a letter from Cape Francois, July 21.
"We have this day received information from Port-au-Prince, that the people there have sent back to Bourdeaux the Guineamen from that port, with their cargoes of slaves, and told the Captains that they might go and sell their Negroes in France. They are very angry with the merchants of Bourdeaux, who, they say, together with the Parisians, compelled the National Assembly to pass the decree in favor of the people of color. Affairs here are in a very bad situation. I shall sell my merchandise at any price, and return to Philadelphia, if possible, before they go to fighting among themselves. Spain has sent two regiments to this island, part of them are stationed on their frontiers, and it is said, that they expect more."
Intelligence from Camp at Fort Pitt, July 23.
"Tuesday the 19th inst. a scouting party, commanded by Lieutenant Shaffner, arrived in Camp, having been absent three days without seeing any Indians."
"On the 20th Capt. Slow arrived from Fort Franklin, who informs us, that on the 12th ult. Half Town and New-Arrow gave them information that a sloop full of Indians, had been seen on Lake Erie, sailing for Presque-Isle; their object it was supposed, Fort Franklin. He likewise informs us of a centinel being fired upon by several Indians, who returned the fire without effect."
"Yesterday two men arrived in Pittsburg, the remainder of an express of twelve from Fort Washington, that had been fired upon by upwards of 20 Indians—six of them were wounded, and two killed."
"Major Patterson, with Captains Doyle and Beatie, arrived in camp last evening."
"We are informed that a plan to promote American Manufactures is now on foot, which will embrace this important object upon a scale hitherto unattempted in this country. We are assured that upwards of one hundred and twenty-three thousand dollars have already been subscribed towards carrying the plan into execution."
"A situation in the Jerseys, we are also informed, is contemplated as the most eligible for the prosecution of the business."
"The ship Cicopatra, Captain Geddes, is arrived from Belfast at New-Castle, with about 300 passengers, all in good health."
"A correspondent who is not ignorant of medicine or philosophy, says, that in the present speculations about SCIRP, through which some have turned raving mad, and others are so agitated that they appear on the borders of insanity, he would recommend to the dealers in the aforesaid article, to be temperate in regard to eating and drinking, to use but little animal food, and some but little wine; to avoid exposing themselves too much to the hot sun (which in the dog days is particularly productive of insanity) and to procure, if they can, their regular hours of sleep. He would recommend to them as a philosopher not to confine their ideas too much to any lots which may accrue in their speculations, as that loss may in some future time be redeemed, and to reflect upon what is wisely said by the Poet,---"
Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long
We hear that the Secretary is buying 5 per cents at 20/1 1/2. This will stop the fall of those securities, which otherwise, owing to the quantity of paper that will be thrown into the market by those who want cash to make good their engagements, contracted during the late rage for speculating, might have fallen a little below par.
Various calculations of the value of Bank-Stock appear in the papers; but they are very uncertain. A just estimate must be the result of an accurate statement of the dividends. The dividends will depend, in some measure, on contingencies: But taking for data those which have been made by the existing State-Banks, it may be fairly presumed, that those of the Bank of the United States will greatly exceed the per cent. which some have published, though it is probable that others have overrated it.
SHEPHERD'S-TOWN, August 29.
Census of the State of Virginia, as taken by the Marshal of the District, pursuant to law.
  Free white Males of 10 years and upwards, 110,936   Ditto under 16, 116 135   Ditto Females, 215,046   All other free persons, 12,868   Slaves, 292 627 
747 612
According to the census just taken, the State of New-Hampshire contains one hundred forty-two thousand and eighteen persons.
BANK NOTES at New-York and Philadelphia, by the last accounts, were on a rapid fall:—A writer observes, that they rose like a rocket—like a rocket they have burst with a crack—and down drops the rocket stick—so take care of your pate, brother Jonathan.
Doctor Clarkson Freeman, a prisoner of the United States, confined at Newark, on account of an indictment found against him for counterfeiting public securities, broke goal and made his escape on Saturday evening, the 13th inst.—A reward of one hundred pounds is offered by the goaler for apprehending him.
After the most severe drought, which, for three months past, has been experienced in all the Northern States, we are happy to find by the papers received by the last post, that the anxiety of the people has been in some measure relieved by a late very plentiful rain, and that the latter harvest at present looks favourable.—Many farmers, however, have sown corn for fodder, being disappointed in their supply of hay, not having cut so much by three quarters, as in common cases.
Letters from France, via Baltimore, inform that the Marquis de la Fayette is about returning, with his family, to this country.
Two leading principles in the new constitution of Poland are, that a man shall not be imprisoned for debt, unless he has committed a fraud: And the other, the full liberty of the press.—Without these essentials it is impossible any constitution can be free.
At a meeting of a number of the inhabitants of the Western Counties of Pennsylvania, held at Red-Stone on the 27th ult. after expressing their disapprobation of the act of Congress laying a duty on spirits distilled from the produce of the United States, came to a resolution, that committees be chosen from the counties of Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette and Alleghany, and after taking the sense of their constituents on the subject of the Excise Law, that the said general committee, if in their opinion it should be necessary, shall draw up an address to the legislature of the United States, on this subject, wherein they will express the sense of their constituents, with decency and firmness—and that they also draw up, and communicate, a circular letter, and general address to the neighbouring counties in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky, calling on them for exertions in a cause which is common.
The President of the United States has appointed TIMOTHY PICKERING, Esq. Post-Master-General.
Died in Germantown, Mr. Henry Taylor, of the city of Philadelphia, Printer.
Robinson, Sanderson and Co.
Have just received per the Ship LANCASTER, Capt. BROWN, from WHITEHAVEN, A large and general ASSORTMENT of
FALL GOODS,
Which are now opening at Their Warehouse on PRINCE-STREET, ALEXANDRIA, And will be ready for sale, by the Piece or Package only, in a few days.
Alexandria, 25th August, 1791.
N. B. The arrival of those GOODS, they hope will enable their Friends to lay in their supplies early, which is a very great advantage.
They expect another vessel in the course of a month or five weeks, with a further assortment of Fall Goods. R. S. & Co.
Martinsburg Races.
THE RACES at MARTINSBURG, will commence on TUESDAY, the 4th of OCTOBER next, on which day will be run for, over a fine course, near the town, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of FORTY GUINEAS, free only for Members of the Club. Heats 4 miles each. Aged horses carrying 126. Six years old 119. Five years old 108. Four years old 98. And three years old a feather.
No horse will be permitted to start unless the rider be dressed in a silk jacket, half boots, and jockey-cap.
A meeting of the Members is desired the day preceding the races, at the house of JAMES GRAHAM. MICHAEL M'KEWAN, Sec.
August 26, 1791.
On Wednesday, the day following, will be run for, over the same ground, a PURSE of THIRTY POUNDS, Maryland currency, three mile heats, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, paying one shilling in the pound, entrance, and carrying weight agreeable to the rules of the JOCKEY CLUB.
And on Thursday following, will be run for, over the same ground, a PURSE of TWENTY POUNDS of the above currency, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, except the horses winning the two preceding days—two mile heats—paying entrance and carrying weight as above.
The horses to be entered with WILLIAM SKINNER and ROBERT M'KNIGHT, on the day preceding each race, or double entrance will be demanded.
On Friday, the day following, will be run for, over the same ground, a handsome Sweepstakes, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, except such as have won some one of the purses—one mile heats—with a catch upon each.
WILLIAM SKINNER, ROBERT M'KNIGHT, DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
A Mill for sale.
BY VIRTUE of a Decree of the Court of BERKELEY County, and State of VIRGINIA, will be exposed to sale by PUBLIC VENDUE, upon the first day of February next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a MERCHANT-MILL, with the Lot, Premises, and Buildings thereunto belonging, late the property of HENRY COOKCUS, deceased, and now in the possession of CHRISTIAN CRENDORF.
Also, the Stone Dwelling-House, and Ground-Rents of the said estate, late of the said COOKCUS, deceased, all situate in Shepherd's Town, in the County and State aforesaid.
The terms of sale will be, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in twelve months from the day of sale, one other third part within two years after the day of sale, and the remaining third part within three years after the day of sale.
By order of the Court.
JOHN KEARSELEY, } Trustees. HENRY BEDINGER. }
BERKELEY COUNTY, July 23, 1791.
To be sold, by the Subscriber,
140 Acres of Land
IN BERKELEY COUNTY,
Within 4 miles of Shepherd's Town, about 60 acres of which are now under improvement; on which is a new square LOG-HOUSE, and the fence in good repair.
All persons indebted to the Estate of ROBERT BUCKLES, senior, deceased, are requested to make payment; and those who have any demands against the same, are likewise requested to bring them in, as an immediate settlement of the above estate is intended.
WILLIAM BUCKLES, Executor.
August 27, 1791.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for BERKELEY COUNTY, the 16th day of August, 1791.
WILLIAM MUNFORD, Compt. } In Chancery. MARTIN KERSHNER, Deft. }
THE Defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and according to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is no inhabitant of this County: On the motion of the Complainant, by his Council, Ordered, That the said Defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday of November next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this Order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Church in the Parish of Norborne, in the County aforesaid, on some Sunday after divine service, and also at the Court-House door of the said County.
A copy. Teste. MOSES HUNTER, C. B. C.
ANY Person indebted to the Subscriber, who will deliver him good and merchantable WHEAT within one month from this date, shall be credited therefor FIVE SHILLINGS, Pennsylvania currency, for every bushel so delivered.
August 29, 1791.
WILLIAM LEMEN.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
FROM THE AMERICAN MUSEUM.
When the President of the United States of America honoured, with his presence, the examination of the students of the Richmond academy in Georgia, the following address was spoken by master EDMUND BACON, a little boy, in a manner so truly pathetic, as to keep that illustrious hero, and a numerous collection of gentlemen, in tears almost the whole time the little orator was speaking.
IN ages past, we see a splendid train Of heroes shine in panegyric's strain. Historic pens have varnish'd o'er their crimes, And prais'd in them the vices of the times: To conquer nations, millions to devour, To reign in all the wantonness of power, To follow glory, to acquire a name; Their cause ambition, and their object fame. 'Tis ours to boast a hero great and good, With courage and benevolence endued.
Superior genius! thou, whose breast can feel No other motive but your country's weal. Superior firmness! with such virtues arm'd; By power untainted—by no flattery charm'd. Superior chief! by selfish views unmov'd; Your people loving, by your people lov'd: Let not th' expressions of our love offend Our saviour, father, citizen and friend. Deny us not the pleasure thus t' impart, Without disguise, the feelings of the heart.
Thou friend of science, liberty and laws, Forever active in thy country's cause; We are thy children—let thy fancy trace, In as the congregated, rising race— Adopted, ere we drew the vital air, And snatch'd from slavery by thy watchful care: Heirs of that freedom by thy valour won; May we ne'er mar the work by thee begun! As we've been taught to glow at thy renown, So we'll transmit thy bright example down. Each future babe shall learn to lisp thy name, To love thy worth and emulate thy fame. Whene'er the powers of infant reason dawn, Full in his view thy portrait shall be drawn: Hence on his mind these truths will be impress'd. That virtue only can be truly bless'd; Though power may glare in all the pomp of state, That virtue only can be truly great; Though vanity may bark in flattery's rays, That virtue only meets with honest praise; That virtue only reigns with power supreme; That virtue only claims our whole esteem.
In our full hearts what grateful raptures rise When o'er past scenes our active fancy flies! We hail the day you took the glorious field, And made the haughty British lion yield! Then, though a sceptre waited on your word, For calm retirement you resign'd your sword, You scorn'd the glory power usurp'd imparts; You scorn'd to reign but in a people's hearts.
Again we see you bless Potomack's shore, Resolv'd to leave sweet Vernon's shades no more; Delightful seat, by your fond choice design'd To enjoy, in peace, your self-approving mind! Again your country call'd you to her aid; And you again your country's call obey'd. With fond regret, you left your fav'rite shore, To feel the weight of public cares once more. Hail, joyous day! what acclamations rung! Joy fill'd each eye, and rapture mov'd each tongue!
At your installment!—never monarch wore So bright, so rich a diadem before. No more let sparkling dross ambition move; Your diadem is—universal love.
But hold—this theme is painful to your ear, Though lightly touch'd by gratitude sincere; Indulge our joys; forgive our forward zeal; Let your own heart imagine what we feel! What various transports in our bosoms glow, Swell the full heart, and at the eyes o'erflow!
Almighty God! since virtue is thy care, O hear a nation's universal prayer! May all the joys this transient scene can know, Full on his heart in gentle currents flow! May all the joys benevolence inspires, Pursue him still, when he from time retires! May this one joy forever crown the whole, And with immortal rapture fill his soul! May he, from Heaven's sublime, eternal scenes, See future millions happy through his means!
And let mankind this serious truth confess, None e'er was prais'd so much—none ever flatter'd less.
*** Cash given for clean Linen or Cotton Rags, at this Office.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS Half an acre Lot
For sale in this town, on the Main Street:— There is on the Lot, a large and convenient
Two-Story House,
In tenable order. The terms of sale may be known by applying to the Printer, or to
CATO MOORE.
Shepherd's-Town, August 3, 1791.
Shepherd's-Town New-Church Lottery.
ALL concerned will please to take notice, that a variety of intervening circumstances renders it impracticable to draw the Lottery at the time proposed in the publication of the 4th ult. but the Managers fully expect that a short time will put it in their power to publish the precise time when the drawing will commence.
August 2, 1791.
LOTTERY FOR Berkeley Land.
S C H E M E.
ONE PRIZE OF ONE HUNDRED ACRES OF BERKELEY LAND, three quarters of a mile from CHARLES-TOWN, about 65 or 70 acres in cultivation, and under good fence—eight acres of which are excellent meadow, and can be watered at pleasure;—being part of the tract whereon FRANCIS KEYES lives, adjoining Mr. RICHARD BOUCHER.
  2d Prize of 100 Dollars is 100 Dollars.   4 Prizes of 25 are 100   100 Prizes of 3 are 300   308 Prizes of 2 are 616   550 Prizes of 1 are 550 
964 Prizes. 1666 Dollars. 2000 Tickets, at 2 Dollars each, will be little less than the chance of a prize to every two tickets.
THE advantages apparent in the above Scheme, the proposer (FRANCIS KEYES) flatters himself will induce a speedy sale of the Tickets:—the Land is well known to answer the description given in the first prize, and very little if any inferior to the best lands in the County.
The balance of money arising from the sale of Tickets (after deducting what the proposer humbly conceives will not be thought an extravagant price for the land, together with the trouble and expence necessarily attending the business) is divided into a number of small prizes, that those who miss the principal object, the LAND, may stand a probable chance to be indemnified the price of their Tickets.
A sale of property to any considerable amount, is, from the scarcity of money, almost impracticable; and the proposer being very desirous to comply with all his engagements, as well those entered into for his particular benefit, as others for which he unfortunately stands responsible, is in a manner compelled to make provision for that purpose by this mode—he hopes therefore, no unfavourable sentiment may preclude a belief that every circumstance respecting the above scheme will be carried into effect.
The disposal of Tickets and receipt of money arising therefrom, will be in the hands of none but persons above a temptation to embezzle; and the whole money will be again collected and deposited in the care of Moses HUNTER, Esq. Mr. EPHRAIM GAITHER, and Mr. ALEXANDER WHITE, all of Berkeley, there to remain untouched, except for the purposes of the above scheme.
Proper persons of undoubted credit will be appointed to superintend the drawing the above lottery, whose names, together with the time and place for executing the same, will be made known in the public papers:—also, a publication in the same way will from time to time be made of the number of tickets sold, and a certificate of the money lodged with the above Gentlemen.
A good and sufficient title for the Land will be made by Mr. ALEXANDER WHITE, who is fully empowered for that purpose.
FRANCIS KEYES.
Tickets may be had of Mr. CORNELIUS WYNKOOP, or at the PRINTING-OFFICE in Shepherd's-Town.
Berkeley-County, July 28, 1791.
Wanted to hire,
A NEGRO WENCH, who has been used to family work.
Inquire of the Printer.
4 Dollars Reward.
WAS stolen on the first night of August, out of the pasture of the subscriber, living in BERKELEY-COUNTY, VIRGINIA, within 3 quarters of a mile of the Bridge that crosses Opeckon-Creek, a bay HORSE, about 14 1/2 hands high, nine years old, well made, branded 1 S on his left shoulder, a pretty long head, with a Roman nose, a few white hairs in his forehead, very tender on his back, and does not like to be rode bare back, not shod when he was taken away, and trots and canters well. Whoever takes up said Horse, and delivers him to the owner, shall have FOUR DOLLARS REWARD, and necessary charges paid by ISAAC VEAIL.
August 6, 1791.
WANTED, on Rent, A Dwelling-House,
Situated in the Main-Street of Shepherd's-Town. Apply to the Printer.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be sold by ANDREW BROWN, and the principal Book-sellers in the City of Philadelphia, price ONE DOLLAR and THREE QUARTERS, the LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; Collated with, and corrected by, the original Rolls in the office of the Secretary of State, agreeably to a resolve of Congress, passed the 18th February, 1791.
With a COPIOUS INDEX. VOLUME I.
Comprising the FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, the ACTS of the THREE SESSIONS of the FIRST CONGRESS, and the TREATIES.
To which is added, an APPENDIX.
Containing the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, and sundry ACTS of CONGRESS, under the CONFEDERATION.
This edition of the Laws of the United States is also to be sold by Messrs. Thomas and Andrews Boston; John Carter, Esq. Providence, Rhode-Island; Messrs. Hudson and Goodwin, Hartford; Mr. Robert Hodge, New-York; Mr. Isaac Collins, Trenton; Messrs. Goddard and Angell, Baltimore; Augustine Davis, Esq. Richmond, Mr. W. P. Young, South-Carolina; and Mr. N. Willis, Shepherd's-Town.
Copper and Tin WARE, &c.
THE Subscriber, in the most respectful Manner, informs the Public in general, and the Inhabitants of Martinsburg and its Vicinity in particular, that he intends to commence Business in the COPPER and TIN LINE, near the Bridge in the said Town, on the first of August next, where they may be furnished, at the shortest Notice, and most reasonable Terms, with COPPER and TIN WARE, of every Description; and hopes, from the Goodness of his Work and Moderation of his Prices, to merit the Patronage of a GENEROUS PUBLIC—and is their devoted humble Servant,
WILLIAM CLEMM.
N. B. He still continues to carry on both Branches of Business, as usual, at his SHOP, in Baltimore, where People may, at all Times, be supplied with every Article in either Line, as above.—Also, with Sheet-Copper, raised Copper-Bottoms, Tin-Plates in Boxes, Pig and Sheet Brass, India Spelter, Spelter-Solder, Sheet-Iron, Pig and Bar Lead, Iron-Wire assorted, and Black-Lead Crucibles from No. 6 to 25. Country-Produce, or approved Paper, will be received in payment for any of the above Articles, at the highest Rate.
The highest Price will be allowed, at both his Shops, in Cash, or new Work given in exchange for OLD COPPER, BRASS, PEWTER, or LEAD.
Baltimore July 20, 1791.
A Watch lost.
LOST, on Friday evening, the 29th July, on the road between Shepherd's-Town and George Tabler's Ford on Opeckon, a SILVER WATCH with china face, single steel chain, plain seal. Two DOLLARS REWARD will be given to any person who will deliver said Watch to HENRY BEDINGER, of Shepherd's-Town, or to the subscriber.
ROBERT CREIGHTON.
Berkeley-County, August 13, 1791.
For sale, at this Office. Lawyer's Declarations of every kind, Iank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds, &c. &c.