The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1792-07-10 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1792.
[NUMBER 86—VOL. 2.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
FOR THE POTOMAC GUARDIAN, &c.
MR. WILLIS,
THE celebrated Dr. Rush , of Philadelphia , some time ago published a disuasive from drinking spirituous liquors, wherein he described a great variety of bad effects which it produced in the habit and constitution of the body—now, though this was something extraordinary in a physician, yet, by his leave, and in opposition to his sentiments, I will endeavour to do justice to this soul-enlivening, tongue-unloosening fluid, by describing some of the excellent and salutary effects which are derived from free, full, frequent, and plentiful libations thereof; and this I am the rather emboldened to, because I am confident that my sentiments will ensue the respect and support of almost all ranks and denominations, inhabiting this town and its environs, (a few of those religious bigots excepted, who make a great battle of virtue and morality, and practice as little of either as their neighbours.)
Another very considerable inducement to this undertaking, I draw from the present harvest, not only because I am certain that my cause will now be sufficiently advocated by a thousand voices, and ten thousand stalks of whisky, but also because these will afford very proper expressions of gratitude to that being who covers the fields with plenty, and prepares seed for the sower and bread for the eater. But to proceed—there is no pursuit in life that has such a natural tendency to render a man conspicuous—the votaries of the bottle attract the attention of the most heedless passenger—to affix the initials of their dignity (as you lately informed us was the custom of a certain gentleman) would be superfluous. Only pass by the tavern, and listen to the enchanting voices of those within; you will be charmed with the conversation; and if the person has not already vitiated your taste, you will sigh for a participation of the pleasing employment—the manly toast, the harmonious song, the laughing tale, and the loud bursts of applause, which ever and anon break forth, and all this heightened by the additional decoration of a pack of cards, or box of dice, are scenes not to be described; but which display such inducements, that those who once experience the pleasures thereof, are very rarely brought to follow other employment.
But that conspicuous point of view in which the votaries of the bottle are beheld, is by no means confined to the narrow circle of a tavern. They are known, they are gazed at, and wherever they go they are seen with admiration. The salutary effects of delicious whisky, exhibits such evidence, both external and internal, of their favourite employ, as leaves no room to doubt to what noble society they belong. Almost all professions have some peculiar trait in their persons or conduct, to ascertain with precision to what class they belong, or are to be ranged with. The taylor, the weaver, the chimney sweep, who boasts a prior right in point of honour to every other trade or calling, falls infinitely inferior to the votary of the bottle in this; the most common occurrences of his life take a different turn; he does not think nor act like other men. For instance, the vulgar commonly walk erect, and straight forward; but the votaries of the bottle disdaining such simple right-lined motion, describes such curious geometrical diagrams as Archimedes, who has been stiled the prince of geometrians, never dreamed of.
Here are triangles, there are circles, squares, parallelograms, and spiral lines; and all this so naturally consequent from a well-timed draught of whisky, that I may venture to recommend this in preference to every other mode, to those who would wish to acquire an acquaintance with mathematics or geometry.
'Tis true, there are some circumstances attendant on this, which appear rather disagreeable, but which have a powerful effect to render them conspicuous; and, gentle reader, whoever thou art, before thou condemnest the dirt on my coat, examine well whether or not thy own skirts are unblemished.
This much may suffice for the first particular, viz. that plentiful draughts of whisky have a natural tendency to render a man conspicuous; but again, this practice which I am endeavouring to display the benefits of, is also attended with many public advantages. These, however, I shall only mention, leaving the improvement thereof to all those who shall espouse my cause.
1st. It promotes the culture of the earth, which is the great source of public and private riches.
2d. It encourages a most important article for taxation—a circumstance which ought not to be overlooked in every good government.
And 3dly. This provides posts of honour and profit for a great number of poor gentlemen, that are too lazy to work, and too proud to beg; and what strength government derives from these, we need not spend time to prove, for excise laws and
excise officers in every free country, are justly considered as great public blessings.
And if we descend lower, what advantages are derived to the distiller, the tavern-keeper, the constable, the jailor, the lawyer, the hangman—each one busily employed in their respective vocations, in consequence of free, full, frequent, and plentiful libations of this excellent and salutary fluid. Further, if we reflect on its medicinal virtues, and consider its excellent effects in evacuating the stomach, and operating as a cheap, easy vomit, we must be persuaded how useful and beneficial the frequent use thereof is.
But it has also the greatest influence in stirring up the social virtues—it elevates the heart, enlivens the conversation, and its votaries feel themselves attracted to each other by new ties—they kiss, they hug, and often do they grasp each other's hands in ecstasy divine! And though this is sometimes interrupted by a social fit of biting, scratching, boxing, &c. yet I will aver this to be a more honorable procedure than taking up a pistol, and blowing out a fellow creature's brains.
But not to tire your patience, I shall hasten to a conclusion, and only beg you to consider attentively what excellent and salutary effects it produces in families. The timid husband, who dares as well face the loaded cannon as his social partner, when her wrath threaten to engulf him, if charged sufficiently with whisky, like Atlas he stands unmoved, though storms and thunder roll around!—or his arm now clothed with vigour, deals tremendous blows—the children, like sheep affrighted by the howling wolf, culk in corners—tables, chairs, plates, knives and forks, display one promiscuous ruin, the rich trophies of their master's conquest; until at last, his vengeance completely satisfied, he links in the quiet embrace of sleep, and dreams over the pleasing scenes of the day—Excellent whisky! noble example! his posterity emulate his worthy deeds:—and in consequence of this, we see daily exhibited to the world, the excellent and salutary effects of free, full, and frequent draughts of this useful and beneficial fluid.
Martinsburg, July 5, 1792.
By the GOVERNOR of the Commonwealth of VIRGINIA.
A Proclamation.
WHEREAS the Public Interest demands that the General Assembly be convened before the Time to which they stand adjourned: I have therefore thought proper, with the Advice of the Council of State, to issue this my Proclamation, appointing the First day of October next , for the Meeting of the said General Assembly, at which Time their Attendance is required at the Capitol, in the City of Richmond.
Given under my Hand, as Governor, and under the Seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, the 7th day of June, 1792.
Henry Lee.
JOHN MURPHY.
Has opened a Tavern at the sign of the Queen of France, facing the Gaol in Winchester, Virginia.
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has furnished himself with all kinds of liquors, and a good stable, and hostler, with every other accommodation fit for travellers. He also has for sale all kind of liquors by the quart or gallon, and sells the same as reasonable as any person in said town.
June 26th, 1792.
2 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen on the 8th of June last, from this town, a black MARE, 8 years old, shod before, has a bushy tail, no brand, a star in her forehead, and some saddle spots. Whoever takes up said Mare, and returns her to me, shall have ten shillings if taken within ten miles, and if twenty miles fifteen shillings, and reasonable charges.
JACOB BLUME.
Martinsburg, July 3, 1792.
TO BE SOLD, One Hundred Thousand good BRICK, By WILLIAM MAXWELL.
Martinsburg, July 3, 1792.
6 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen on the 6th day of June last, from the pasture of JOHN ROSEBACH, about 3 miles from Capen Springs, in Hampshire County, a sorrel MARE, about 14 1/2 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, a natural trotter, branded O on the near shoulder and buttock, has a long head, no white about her, a long switch tail, and shod all round. Whoever takes up said Mare, and will deliver her at Croudson's mill, near Zane's iron works, or returns her to the Subscriber, in Martinsburg, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges.
WILLIAM SKINNER.
Berkeley County, July 2, 1792.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, about the first day of June last, a black Cow, about five years old, with a slit in each ear, and a crop in one, one of her horns damaged and short. Whoever brings said Cow to me, living 5 miles from Shepherd's Town, shall receive One Dollar reward.
July 1, 1792.
JOHN MARLAY.
Bath Coffee-House, BERKELEY WARM-SPRINGS.
THE Subscriber takes the liberty to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has opened a BOARDING HOUSE, in that large and commodious building, in Bath-Square, formerly improved and occupied by Mr. M. Woolley , which he has, at a considerable expense, put in complete repair, and made many essential additions for the accommodation of those who may please to favour him with their custom, who may be assured that nothing on his part shall be wanting, to render their visit to Bath agreeable.
JOSEPH BUTLER.
Wanted to hire,
A Negro Man cook, who can be well recommended for his ability, honesty, and sobriety, to whom generous wages will be given. For terms, apply as above.
Bath, Berkeley County, Virginia, June 18, 1792.
NOTICE is hereby given, That a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass, confirming to the purchasers of Lots in the Town of Martinsburg, in the County of Berkeley, the titles made to them by the late General Adam Stephen , and to authorise and impower the subscriber to sell and convey to any person who may chuse to purchase such Lots in the said Town as still remain undisposed of.
ROBERT STEPHEN.
June 22, 1792.
Take Notice!
THAT after the 12th day of JULY next, I shall positively make distress, without any discrimination, on every person indebted to me for arrearages of TAXES of every description: Therefore those whom this may concern (if they wish to avoid trouble and expense) will discharge their several dues before that day.
ADRIAN DAVENPORT, Dep. Sheriff.
JUNE 21, 1792.
Notice!
ANY Person having a just claim or claims against me, are requested to bring them in and they shall be paid:—All Persons indebted to me, by bond, note, or book debt, are requested to make payment by the last day of AUGUST next, or their dues will be put in suit without further notice.
JOHN GROVE
[Living on the Warm-Spring road.
Berkeley County June 25, 1792.
Good encouragement and punctual pay Will be given to one or two
JOURNEYMEN POTTERS, BY JACOB ZUBERT, IN MARTINSBURG, Who would take two smart, active Lads, as APPRENTICES to the Potter's business.
June 18, 1792.

Foreign Advices.
By the Chesterfield Packet, Capt. Jones, arrived at New-York from Almouth, in England, we have the following advices:
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 10.
THE Grand Vizier is arrived at Adrianople, where he is employed in putting to death the first people in the place, accused of having refused to furnish provisions to the army during the late war. He will arrive here in a few weeks, and by that time he will have paid the Janissaries. The fate of the Captain Pacha, who is under arrest in his house, will also soon be decided.
Frankfort April 14. They write from Coblenz, that the French Princes have received a courier from M. de Nassau, who is at Peterburg, announcing to them the assistance of 20,000 Russians and Tartars, who will embark as soon as the season will permit.
April 21. The day before yesterday 14,000 Austrian troops passed through here, on their way to the Netherlands.
Strasburg, April 18. The report of a revolution at Peterburg is without foundation. By some travellers, lately arrived from thence, we learn that every thing is quiet, but that the Empress is ill.
The Elector of Bavaria has been attacked by an apoplectic fit, and the Bishop of Spires is very ill.
April 21. Intelligence is arrived here of the death of the Elector of Bavaria.
Coblenz, April 19. Marshal Broglio returned here on Saturday. Every thing is in motion here, and seems to indicate the approach of the time for the execution of the long intended plan of the Emigrants; however, it is thought that it will be July before any thing effectual can be done.
Paris, April 27. We have an account to-day that General Luckner has taken possession of the important pass of Porentrui; but it wants confirmation.
A letter from M. Bargoin, to the French Minister in Spain, assures M. Dumourier, that there are not more than from 12 to 13,000 troops on the whole line of frontier from St. Sebastian to Barcelo-na, and that he sees no reason to apprehend any hostile dispositions from the Court of Madrid.
L O N D O N, April 13.
If the present situation of affairs should introduce a formidable Russian Army into the heart of France, it is very uncertain, indeed, to what future consequences it may lead. The Russians have just attained that period between the savage rudeness and excessive refinement, which fits men most peculiarly for warlike achievements. They are not yet enervated by luxury, though they know enough of it to have a taste for further enjoyment, and in this way no country can offer more temptations than France; in short, let the Russians once in, and they will not easily be driven out again.
The King of Hungary's reply to the French King is considered as tantamount to a declaration of war; He demands, for the French Monarch, his liberty and authority; for the Princes, their rights and possessions; for the Clergy, its property and existence; for the Nobles, their privileges, titles, and hereditary transmissions. To support the above requisitions, the young Monarch will have, in Britain and the Netherlands, 150,000 Austrian soldiers, 50,000 Electoral, 20,000 Swedes and Russians, 25,000 Spaniards, another army in Piedmont, and the combined squadrons—to which may be added the powerful body of Emigrants. All this prodigious force will be ready by the middle of May.
In the attack made by the 19th Light Dragoons upon a body of Tippoo's Infantry and Cavalry, Col. Floyd received a shot in his mouth, which occasioned him to fall from his Horse—Two dragoons fell back to assist him; when upon discharging a great quantity of blood, four teeth, and a part of his jaw-bone broke, he was placed upon his horse, received three cheers at the head of his Regiment, and now lives, never to die but with honour.
Extract of a letter from Ostend, April 25.
"The war declared against the King of Bohemia and Hungary makes no more stir here than if no such event had taken place, or been thought of. We do not apprehend they will attack us on many accounts; and we are of opinion we shall know as little of the war here as you will; at any rate we are, par precaution , well provided with veteran troops and we think the French will find it most convenient to act on the defensive in Alsace and Lorraine."
May 1. A suspension of hostilities between the Belligerent Powers on the Continent, has been assented to for 10 days from the 24th of April. From what cause, or interference, we have not yet ascertained; but it may be supposed to give time for the receipt of the King of Hungary's final categorical answer, which may be expected by the King of the French on the 4th of May, the very day on which the present truce will expire, unless it should be prolonged by mutual agreement.
M. Dumourier reported to the National Assembly, that the King had written to the King of Hungary on the 14th of April, beseeching him to avert the horrors of a war, by conceding to the just demands of the French; and stated also, that an answer might be expected in 20 days, which exactly agrees with the date of the present truce. It is therefore probable, that the two couriers will pass each other on the road—the one bearing the declaration of war, and the other bearing the final categorical answer to the French King; and should the Imperial Court yield to the entreaties of the King of the French in essential points, it is to be hoped that such concessions may furnish grounds for an amicable adjustment.
ration of war, and the other bearing the final categorical answer to the French King; and should the Imperial Court yield to the entreaties of the King of the French in essential points, it is to be hoped that such concessions may furnish grounds for an amicable adjustment.
May 4. Orders have been actually sent from Paris for a body of troops to march to Dunkirk immediately, and to be reinforced by about 4,000 men in garrison there. The situation of Dunkirk is so near, as to be not more than six hours quick march to Ostend, which is very weakly garrisoned, and could not resist any regular attack from a large body of forces. The orders given have been so peremptory to make the greatest despatch, that we may expect to hear every day of the French troops being before that place. The policy of this attack is evident, and could not be better conceived. The French, by taking Ostend, will destroy the nest of privateers which are sitting out there with the greatest alacrity, and must injure the French trade very materially.
It would have been full time enough if the National Assembly had waited till the new King of Hungary had come to some positive measure of hostility against the French, before they had declared war; for as it is, the National Assembly must appear in no other light than that of having declared an offensive war against Germany, merely on the ground of the declared opinion of the King of Hungary, as to the points on which he desired to have the Constitution of France amended, though he had actually taken no measure to enforce that opinion by an overt act, except the stationing of part of his military strength might be so construed, which would hardly be allowed so long as he refrained from any direct attack on the possessions of France.
Our ministry are resolutely determined not to interfere in the meditated war on the Continent. As long as the honour, security and true policy of England allow it, they are determined to refrain from all hostility. It is evidently for the interest of the country to remain in peace; but, at the same time, it is known to all the world, that this country is prepared for war. We with earnestness for a continuance of tranquility, but are prepared for the most resolute and violent attacks of an open enemy.
Letters received on Saturday by the Flanders mail are so far interesting in a public light, as they bring us information that the disputes which have so long subsisted in the Netherlands, are at length brought to a happy termination.
The confidence which the monied men in the city have of the prudence of the minister, in preserving the most strict neutrality in the present continental war, had its effects in raising the funds on Saturday. While other nations enfeeble themselves by unjust and expensive wars, this country alone stands aloof and flourishes under a happy and well-regulated system of government.
K I N G S T O N, (Jamaica) May 10.
Of all the objects under the sun, no one is so hateful in the sight of a Spaniard as the French National Flag. Greatly as they are in want of Negroes at the Havanna they will not suffer one slave-vessel bearing the flag, to enter the Port. Two very large ships, full of Negroes, lay off the mouth of the Moro, a week or two since, for two days, and though they fired several guns, and exhibited many other signals of distress, were compelled to depart, without having obtained permission to land even one man.
United States.
G E O R G I A.
A U G U S T A, May 5.
State House, Augusta, April 26, 1792.
SIR,
I HAVE received information of the murder of a certain James Yarborough and his son, on the 15th inst. committed by Indians, upon Cedar-creek, about two miles above the Big Shoals of the Oconee. My informant adds, that the pursuers came on the tracts of the Indians, who were supposed to be three in number.
I am yet without any information respecting the cause or origin of this late hostility: Any intelligence that may have come to your knowledge regarding the premises, you will please to communicate.
The frontier settlers must, from this sudden and unexpected outrage, be alarmed for the preservation of themselves and families; and in order that immediate protection and safety be afforded to them, no time ought to be lost in covering the frontiers, conformably to the arrangement of the 3d of December, 1790, and 26th of January, 1792.
I am, Sir,
Your most humble servant,
Major R. Call.
EDWARD TELFAIR.
SIR,
Rock Landing, April 29, 1792.
I am just honoured with the receipt of your Excellency's letter of the 26th instant.
From the current reports here, there can be no doubt of the death of James Yarborough and his son; but, as retaliation was expected by the frontier people, for the Indian killed last year, it has not caused the usual alarm among the settlers, and I have heard of none breaking as yet: But, should an alarm take place among the inhabitants, I shall lose no time in communicating the same to your Excellency, and in
adopting the best measures in my power for their safety.
From present appearances, I am hopeful hostilities will not be continued. Major Seagrave expects General McGillivray with the chiefs down shortly; and there are now about one hundred Indians in our neighbourhood, all of whom seem perfectly disposed for peace, among which are the Head-Warrior of the Cussetas, two of the Bird-Tail-King's brothers, and the Blue-Civer, with some others of note. I have the honour to be, with much esteem and respect, Sir, your most obedient servant,
RICHARD CALL, Major 1st U. S. Regiment.
Governor Telfair.
V E R M O N T.
B E N N I N G T O N, June 8.
Some days since a couple of smart looking youths appeared at the rendezvous in this town, and offered to enlist as soldiers. One of them who passed by the name of Peter Davis, measuring about 5 feet 3, inches, but slim built, and rather feminine in appearance was enlisted and received a part of his bounty. Jack Tarbox, was deemed to be too small and not old enough, and was consequently rejected by the recruiting officer. Davis plead hard to have his comrade accepted, assumed a military air, and assured the officer, 'that tho' his companion was small he was dam'd hardy, and could bear a devilish deal of fatigue.' The officer remaining inflexible in his determination not to accept him—Davis grew serious and said so intimate a friendship subsisted between them that it would be almost death to part them;—the officer affected by the behaviour of the two friends and not viewing even Davis a very valuable recruit from his effeminate appearance, permitted him to return the money advanced, presented him with a trifle to drink his health, and success to the recruiting service, and dismissed them.—Our heroes quitted town immediately, and we have been since informed from good authority, that they were a couple of young girls belonging to Shaftsbury, who had undertaken this matter in consequence of a wager laid between them and some of their male friends a few evenings before.
M A S S A C H U S E T T S.
B O S T O N, June 16.
The last accounts from Cape Francois state, that the situation of affairs, respecting the disturbances in Hispaniola, wore every day a more melancholy aspect—that all hopes of peace being restored were relinquished—that the colony was, beyond a doubt, irretrievably lost—that, latterly, some expectations were entertained of the arrival of more troops from France, but then every prospect of that nature has closed in despair—that attacks were made almost every night on the outposts contiguous to the Cape, that the military force was so enfeebled, that a general massacre was apprehended—that the whites were emigrating daily; and it was thought that, in the course of a few months, not one would be found remaining on the French part of the island—that it was confidently believed, that some celebrated characters (among whom is supposed to be the well-known Count D'E. who had, a little before, arrived in a clandestine manner from France) were the chief factors among the revolted mulattoes—that the Colonial Assembly was in a state of the most ruinous anarchy, the members having carried their differences on political opinions so far, that they actually drew their swords on each other, and the house would have been drenched in blood, had not the interposition of some less turbulent spirits subsided the dreadful ferment.
Turpike roads are established in Connecticut and Pennsylvania—so ought they to be in all parts of the Union.
R H O D E I S L A N D.
P R O V I D E N C E, June 16.
Late advices from France mention the embarkation of 8,000 troops for the West-Indies to quell the Negro insurrection.
N E W - Y O R K.
N E W - Y O R K, June 23.
The present circumstances of continental Europe, render (it is said) the situation of Great Britain, peculiarly critical at this time, and the minister, it was feared, might be forced into a war directly contrary to his own opinion. "The English funds have already felt a very considerable depression, and threaten to be still lower until the impending cloud disperses."
The patriotic French song of Caira, has become extremely fashionable in London. At Drury-lane theatre it was importunately demanded by pit and gallery, instead of God save great George. The boxes were for the latter. The musicians feigned to be unacquainted with the French tune, and so it passed over. This bold and animating song, may be considered as the funeral dirge of tyrants.
Who would have thought (says a correspondent) that the effects of the late misfortunes of many of our citizens would have been so little felt in general, as they are at present? Scarcely any traces of the disasters, except in the speculating line, which happened some time ago, are now to be seen in the commercial sphere. Trade of every kind begins to be carried on again with spirit and success. The representations which have been made of the situation of New-York, in consequence of the late speculative failures, have been very exaggerated and

fulfilled. The shock, at the time, was severe, but of short continuance. Credit is again revived—and prosperity once more approaches in sight.
P E N N S Y L V A N I A.
PHILADELPHIA, June 23.
The account published in several papers, of an attack on the town of Frankfort, in Kentucky, is not true. A gentleman directly from the place, who left it since the event is said to have happened, says no attack has been made on the town. It is reported at Frankfort, that some straggling Indians had killed one man and stole some horses not far from that settlement.
We are happy to find that the proposal for publishing a paper in the French language, in this city, meets with very general approbation; we with the undertaker succeeds, as many obvious advantages will result from the execution of his plan—particularly in facilitating the acquisition of a language which is so ornamental an accomplishment—and so highly necessary to be understood in our interesting connexion and intercourse with the enlightened, and now free, nation in alliance with these States.
JUNE 27. The Constitution of Kentucky was finally ratified by the Convention of Danville, on the 26th day of April last. The first legislature was to meet at Lexington, on the 5th instant. Isaac Shelby , Esq. is elected Governor.
The State of Connecticut, according to some late resolutions of the legislature, is taking measures to carry the law of the United States for regulating the militia, into execution.
The British May Packet is arrived at New-York, from Falmouth. The intelligence brought by her, is not yet received.
Captain Joseph Brandt, the celebrated Indian Chief, now in this city, is an officer in the British Canadian troops; his settlement is at Grand-River, on the north-side of Lake Erie.
M A R Y L A N D.
BALTIMORE, June 27.
Every recent letter from Spain brings some new instances of the growing spirit of revolt in that country. It first manifested itself in Catalonia, where the hardy disposition of the natives is proverbial. Castille and Arragon have followed the example, and if the recitals which have reached us be founded in any degree, Despotism and the Inquisition have both been their day.
On Wednesday last arrived at Philadelphia, Capt. Makins, of the ship Hope , from Havre-de-Grace, which place he left on the first of May—He informs, that when he failed, it was currently reported, and generally believed, that the French troops had taken Ostend .
A CURIOUS CASE.
At a late trial, during the last summer assizes in Ireland, a Mr. Morton prosecuted one John Farrel, for an assault, with an attempt to commit a rape upon his daughter. The daughter was also a prosecutor. When Mr. Morton had given in his testimony for the Crown (as the term is), he was cross-examined by the counsel for the prisoner. The first question asked him by one of those counsels was, "Pray, Sir, is the young Lady your daughter?" The evidence replied, "Yes."
"Pray, Sir," continued the counsel, "how do you know she is your daughter?"
The witness thus expressed himself:—
Gentlemen of the Jury, I am called upon in this Court to give my testimony. I have given it honestly as to my mind, and true as to the facts. A counsel (I suppose him so by his impertinence) has asked whether I can upon oath, swear that this young Lady is my daughter? Many of you are fathers, and will feel upon the occasion as I do.
"One observation I beg of the Court a permission to make—It is, that in support of the laws of my country, I come forward here to punish a transgressor, at my own expense, and that the man who has asked me the question as to my daughter's legitimacy, and who, no doubt, means to ask many more of the sort, is a person bribed to pervert the course of justice."
"Gentlemen, I will prove the assertion—Look to his brief; he acknowledges to have received ten guineas to defend a villain."
"Will you believe the testimony of a man who is not purchased, in preference to the arguments of a man who is publicly bribed, or will you not?—That is the question."
This so completely tumbled the counsel on his face, that he shewed his back, and the prisoner was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment, and to give security for his good behaviour during life, himself in two thousand pounds, and his securities in 1000l. each.
JULY 4.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in London, to another in this Town, dated the 28th of April.
"The French have declared War against the King of Hungary, and Prussia is expected to take Part with the latter. I sincerely hope you may keep out of the Scrap; but the Times have an Aspect that indicates Mischief on the Continent. I am sure our Ministers will keep out of it, if possible."
The Legislature of the Island of Jamaica have lately passed an Act to regulate the Sales of newly-imported Negroes; and to prevent, as far as possible, the Separation of different Branches of the same Family.
Extract from "an abridgment of the state of politics," published in London in April last.
"It appears by the latest and by concurring Accounts from Stockholm, that the Death of the be-
roick King of Sweden has not altered the Determination of the Swedish Government to unite with Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Spain , for the Purpose of restoring Monarchy in France, and maintaining a Reverence for Kings throughout Europe. A General Congress, it is said, of Kings or Deputies from Kings, is to be held in the Course of this Summer, for guarantying their respective Powers and maintaining public Order, Vi et Armis . But since the Death of the King of Sweden, where will they find another Agamenon qualified to lead the Bands of confederated Kings against the menacing and insolent Trojans! What King in Europe is fitted to lead an army? The military Spirit has departed from the Breasts of Kings but not wholly from their Courts nor Kindred.—There is still to be found a Duke of SUNDERMANIA and a Duke of BRUNSWICK ."
European News-Papers, received by the British Packet, and other late Arrivals, further advise, That the Queen of Sweden had been so much hurt by the late Shock she received, in the horrid Murder of her late Royal Husband, Gustavus , that her life was despaired of.—That the 27th of April was the Day appointed for the March, from France, of M. de Biron , with the advance detachment of the Army, towards Mons , in Flanders, which it is expected, will be the first Scene of Action, in case actual Hostilities should take place—That various and numerous Bodies of veteran Hungarian Troops, as also upwards of 50,000 Prussians, (consisting of Infantry and Cavalry, uncommonly well appointed, and in fine Condition) were on their March towards the Austrian Netherlands, for the Defence of the Empire from the Hostile Designs of France—that 16 000 Troops were in the Neighbourhood of Brussels; and the Garrison of Ostend, though not defended by great Numbers, was guarded by a chosen body of hardy Troops from Lower Hungary—That the renowned Duke of Brunswick it was believed, would take the Command of the Confederate Army, and that the gallant Prince of Nassau would have a distinguished station under him.
MARTINSBURG, JULY 10.
[The following is copied from a hand bill, received from Winchester]
The Confession of William Johnston, Who was executed near Winchester, Frederick County, on Friday the 6th day of July, 1792, for horse stealing.—Delivered by him in prison the day before his execution.
I WILLIAM JOHNSTON, do earnestly address myself to all those persons who have followed the sinful practice of horse-stealing, and harbouring horse-thieves, to entreat them to leave off their wicked and abominable ways, being convinced it will carry their souls to hell, though they should escape the gallows.
For this abominable practice I am now to suffer death, on the 6th of July, in the year of our Lord, 1792, aged near 40 years. I believe I followed this dishonest way of getting my living 20 years, by which I have broken the laws of my country, and greatly offended God.
The only reason I can give for departing from the path of honesty, is as follows.—My father being a man of considerable property, who lived within 16 miles of Baltimore town, in the state of Maryland, (where I was born) gave me, when I was first married, a fortune of about five hundred pounds—after I had made away with this, by gaming, drinking, and other vices, I found I could not maintain my wife, who was a woman of fashion, according to her wishes, which caused me to commence the sinful business which brought on my untimely end.
I began by stealing one horse, and after this never stole another singly, until the one for which I am to suffer; but, at sundry times, have taken four, and never more than five at a time. I believe, in the 20 years engaged in this practice, I stole about 50 horses.
Whoever reads this confession, I most earnestly entreat them, in the name of God, that when they are tempted by the Devil to take any man's property, to recollect my end, and take it for granted that justice, one time or another, will certainly overtake them.
I cannot help saying, in justice to my parents, that I never, while under their paternal care, saw one bad example laid before me, nor one oath sworn, nor one trait of dishonesty.
WILLIAM JOHNSTON.
The following letter was written by him to his children. My dear loving and affectionate children.
DO not lament at my leaving you here on earth for a short space of time, for the longest life is but as a moment compared with eternity. Do not look, my dear children, slightly on this your father's untimely end—consider that your lives are uncertain, and that it is in your father's last advice to you, that you be continually in the service of God—for by living here a few years in this miserable world, and never striving to serve God, you may be cast into hell, there to burn with endless eternity.
Pray to God, my dear children, for understanding—pray to him devoutly and earnestly, and he will give you grace to love him; he will greatly bless you—for I can say he has been more merciful to me than all the men on earth. I am fully convinced, that I never inclined to serve God one hour in my life, until I came into this prison. When I first came here, I knew the crime I had committed would bring me to my end; and the court before which I was to be tried, being nigh at hand, I melancholy reflected that I had but a short time to live, and the Devil, fond of the opportunity, work-
ed upon me so much, that I never considered God's mercy had no bounds.
One morning, being much disturbed in mind Mr. Edward Powars, the gaoler, one of the kindest friends I have upon this earth, came into the room where I was confined, and asked me what religion I was brought up to? I told him my parents brought me up to the Church of England, but I was nothing now but one of the worst of sinners. I then asked him for a book, and he gave me one—after I had read a while, he asked me how I liked it? I told him very well. He then began to tell me some of my duty towards God. I told him I was so great a sinner, I could not be saved—he seemed to be angry to see my weakness, and told me this was the greatest sin I could commit—that God was willing to forgive all who prayed earnestly for forgiveness. He then left me, and that part of the sacred scriptures came into my mind, where it mentions the labourers, which were hired in the vineyard, who came in at the eleventh hour, and received as much as those who had borne the whole burthens of the day. I paused a while, and thought I could find no way to make satisfaction for my sins—however, I prayed to God to open my understanding, which I now hope and trust he has. The following passage also came into my head—"Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners, for to hear him—and the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, this man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them." I likewise recollected our Saviour's parable which followeth said passage, in the same chapter.
I must now, my dear children, take my leave of you, bidding you farewell, commending you to God, and begging that he would keep you in perfect peace, till you appear before him with inexpressible rejoicing.
Your afflicted Father, W. JOHNSTON.
July 5, 1792.
To Thomas Randall, living within 6 miles of the city of Richmond.
SIR,
This is to inform you that the bonds I obtained of you for 105 pounds, for three horses, in the year 1778, will never come against you, as they are destroyed. Said horses belong to Willy Jones of Halifax, North-Carolina. I have heard of your having them in possession 5 years after I sold them to you. I hope your honour will prompt you to write to Mr. Jones, and pay him for his property. This is the 5th day of July, 1792, and to morrow I die for horse-stealing. I much depend on your honour, as you have the character of a gentleman, and it is my last wish that every man may get his property.
WILLIAM JOHNSTON.
His behaviour at the place of execution was suited to his unhappy situation, and he died apparently satisfied of having made his peace with the Supreme Governor of the Universe.
JOHN CRANE, jun. who was executed at the same time, for the murder of Abraham Vanborne , met his fate with reluctance, persisting in his innocence to the last.
They were attended in the prison, some days previous to their execution, and at the fatal tree; by several divines of various denominations.
MR. WILLIS,
By publishing the following remarks, you will oblige a CUSTOMER.
IN a paper published at Winchester, concerning the behaviour of two malefactors executed there last Friday, it is mentioned, that John Crane, jun. one of the culprits, suffered with reluctance, and persisted in his innocence to the last.—This account (if true) appeared to me very extraordinary, that a criminal condemned by the laws of his country for a crime fully proved against him, should deny the fact to the last, and plead his innocence. I have, however, been informed by good authority, that this was not really the case—the truth of which is, that Crane for a considerable time was solicitous about his future welfare—that he wrote to a clergyman and requested his attendance and instruction in scripture, as he expressed it, which was complied with—that at the several visits the said Crane appeared serious and devout, and that he acquired such a state of mind as to declare he forgave every body, and that he was fully resigned to the will of God—that he expressed his repentance, and his trust in the merits of Christ, and joined in prayer with apparent willingness and earnestness of heart—that the day before his execution, he of his own accord, requested the sacrament, which was administered, to him and his wife a few hours before his exit.—As to his denying the fact, or persisting in his innocence, it must be a misunderstanding; that it was only to be considered as to the degree of guilt or criminality, viz. that he did not conceive himself guilty of premeditated or wilful murder, but rather considered the matter as man slaughter .
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen on the 2d instant, from the subscriber, living on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County, a black Horse, 14 1/2 hands high, 5 years old past, a natural trotter, shod all round, has neither brand nor ear mark, both hind feet white, with a scar in his forehead and a small nip, has a small white spot near the mane on the near side of his neck. Whoever takes up said Horse and brings him to me, if taken 10 miles from home, shall have 4 dollars reward, if 50 miles 6 dollars, and if 100 miles, or upwards, 8 dollars, and reasonable charges.
WILLIAM WILSON, junr.
June 8, 1792.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
A Soliloquy on DEATH.
TO die is but to take a last farewell Of life and all its transitory cares, To close our eyes and shut out day for ever. Thus much we know: And that this frail existence Shall to its sister Earth again return, To pulverize, and be dissolv'd to naught. To die—(however awful seems the sound) Is but to lay us peaceful down to rest, Sink into sleep, and weaken in eternity.
Whence then proceeds this coward fear of death, These conscience-working pangs that plague us all, And make us sink, ev'n to the grave itself, At the bare mention?—Has not that great cause, Th' Eternal One, whose wisdom cannot err From the beginning of the earliest time, Declar'd, that man, and all his race should die? 'Tis the essential passport that must bring (No matter when, or how, or soon, or late) All Nature to that never-ending, state, Which immortality alone can give.
The soul then, as instructed from above, Soon as it quits its lifeless, clay-cold corse, Mounts on the borrow'd silver plumes of heav'n, Thro' chequ'ring clouds, and soars above the stars. But oh! who dare inquire its fate decreed? For Heav'n that knowledge interdicts to man, And stupifies the busy, wand'ring sense, That may attempt this secret to explore.
FOR THE GUARDIAN, &c.
Of all the passions or qualities which exist in the human mind, there are none that have a more powerful influence in determining its actions than fear:—fear is that leading feature or character in the soul, to which a great variety of her actions are to be referred, and which cannot be obliterated;— it is immanent, abiding, and universal. There are none who have so far conquered their fears, as to be entirely freed from any remains of it. The most hardened wretches, who have at times braved dan- ger and death, have yet, notwithstanding, shudder- ed at the passing bell, the ghastly scull, and the founding coffin; and have been filled with alarm and dread at the thoughts of shortly mingling with those, in consequence of this fear; as a principle of action in the soul, is exerted in a great variety of ways, sometimes it stimulates us to perform things seemingly insuperable, at other times we shrink from the most trivial objects—sometimes it prompts us to a quick and ready use of all our faculties.— Again, we are stiffened into statues, the limbs studded, the hair stands erect, the tongue falters, We are unable to articulate one syllable, and the soul is filled with horror. From whence is all this? Why are we thus agitated—thus perpetually tor- mented? If there is no God, from whence does all this proceed? Man is confessedly superior to every other creature on the globe, and sufficiently pow- erful to cope with them all united; but his fears are not excited by visible objects; it is an unknown, invisible being; a being possessed of infinite power that he fears—therefore a certain consciousness of his own weakness and culpability, continually haunt, affright and distract him. Now from this, in conjunction with the natural idea which all man- kind have of God, we may easily conceive, why children betray evident signs of fear, antecedent to all instruction—namely, that fear as the sum and substance of natural religion, is founded in their be- ing, and laid in their nature; and this atheistical maxim, viz. that "fear first made Gods," is to be rejected as a position not founded in reason, and contradicted by daily experience. That our fears are increased and often carried to unwarrantable lengths in consequence of education, is certain; but it is as certain that no force of custom or edu- cation could produce such an universal bias in the human mind, as this passion of fear is, if there were not certain principles of the same nature founded in it, and thus wrought upon by it. Now it is evi- dent, that if there is no God, there can be no rea- sonable cause of fear, nor can any tolerable account be given why we are endued with it—but that there is a God, it is in itself the most convincing proof.
If mankind did exist eternally, why have they this fear; this natural apprehension of a God?— If it is a redundancy in their nature, it is amazing that they have eternally retained it. But if we are allowed the liberty to transpose the proposi- tion, and place the cause before the effect, the myste- ry vanishes, and instead of saying "fear first made Gods," it will be more rational to conclude, that the certain existence of the Deity, together with our relation to him as creatures, first made fear—thus, instead of endeavouring to mislead ourselves, fear will produce in us an holy dread and reverence of him, and an habitual respect to all his command- ments.
To compass this good and salutary end, is the great and primary reason why we are endued with this principle. When our fears are directed to this, they run in the right channel, and will produce no- thing unbecoming, because they are supported by hope—hope and fear are the two great principles of our nature, to which religion and the belief of a De- ity are particularly propounded. Our happiness, our wisdom and every thing that is great and good, is comprehended in it—let our attainments in art, in nature, in philosophy, be what they will, ever so great, or extraordinary, yet still it may be relied that "the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to de- part from evil is understanding." B.
Martinsburg, July, 1792.
8 Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen on the 23d instant, from the Subscriber's plantation, within one mile of Mar- tinsburg, a bright bay Gelding, two years old, about 15 1/2 hands high, has a star in his forehead, was ne- ver branded, docked, or shod, trots naturally, his mane and tail darker than his body, the mane trim- med near his head, has been tolerably well broke to the bridle, and is half blooded. Whoever will take up said horse (and secure the thief, if stolen) and return him to me, if taken 10 miles from home, shall have 4 dollars reward, if 50 miles 6 dollars, and if 100 miles or upwards, 8 dollars, and reason- able charges.
HENRY MILLER.
June 24. 1792.
To be sold, or rented, A HOUSE AND HALF LOT, With a stable, garden, and many other convenien- ces, situated in MARTINSBURG.
A L S O, A SMALL TRACT OF LAND, Containing 18 acres, with two small cabins, near Mr. Snodgrass's, and on the Warm Spring Road:— It is very suitable for a tradesman.
For terms apply to GEORGE TILLEY.
June 26, 1792.
LANDS FOR LANDS.
TO BE DISPOSED OF, FOUR Hundred Acres of Land, (called Mahon's) lying on Buffalo-creek, Monongalia County. upon which there are upwards of 40 acres of the best meadow, a good mill seat and spring, and the land equal to any on the Western waters.
Three Hundred and eighty-four acres adjoining, below, on same creek, a large proportion of mead- ow, and a good spring, the upland equal, which is held by settlement-right, and a general warrantee will be given.
One Thousand Acres on the Dunkard-mill run, a branch of said creek, held by preemption-right, of equal quality to the above, and the same warrantee will be given, all lying from 14 to 25 miles from Morgan-Town, and from 3 to 11 miles from Mon- ongalia river—the State road from Morgan-Town to the little Kenhawa passes near or through the said land.
One Thousand Acres on Bingerman's creek, held by preemption-right, a great proportion of mead- ow, and well watered, which lies in the same coun- ty, the upland of good quality, about 10 miles far- ther from Morgan-Town.
One thousand acres on the little Kenhawa, about 14 miles from the mouth of said river, held by an old location on treasury-warrant, the land also ve- ry rich.
Any property in the counties of Berkeley or Frederick, negroes, or good bonds, will be taken in payment.
DAVID GRAY.
Berkeley, April 25, 1792.
12m.
Notice!
Berkeley County, 5th June, 1792.
THE Subscriber, acting Executor of the estate of Col. Van Swearingen, deceased, gives this public notice, That a settlement of the said estate is immediately called for; those persons who have any claims against it, are desired to bring them in for payment, and those indebted are also requested to settle up their accounts, &c. without delay, as they need not expect any farther notice or indul- gence, than the law has pointed out.
JOSIAH SWEARINGEN.
A Journeyman PRINTER, who is industrious, and not too fond of WHISKY, will find employ at the Printing-Office hereof.
HARP and CROWN TAVERN.
THE Subscriber, with gratitude returns thanks to his friends and the public, for the favor and patronage they have been kind enough to confer on him, since his commencement at this house—he flat- ters himself, from the unwearied attention to please, together with the satisfaction of being provided with the choicest of Liquors, and every other necc- sary this part of the country can afford, will induce a continuance of the fame.—He expects from the room, neatness of the house the tolerable share of furniture, and good beds, which he is every day adding to, will render it satisfactory to receive more company.—He has also a stock of excellent hay and oats—and is further provided with an honest, care- ful man, as an hostler.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Martinsburg July 3, 1792.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
RETURNS his Friends and the Public thanks for the encouragement he met with last season at BATH. He informs them, that he has re- sumed the business of keeping a BOARDING- HOUSE this season at the same place; he has spared no trouble or expence to make it both commodious and agreeable for a large company, and has procured one of the first cooks in the State, together with every other necessary attendance, capital stabling, hay, oats, &c.
GEORGE GALE.
Bath, 22d May, 1792.
TO BE SOLD,
In the County of Berkeley, on Opeckon Creek, within two miles of Martinsburg, VIRGINIA, and on the most direct road to Shepherd's Town,
A Merchant Mill,
With two pair of Stones, one of which are French Burs, equal to any in the State, the Mill-House very spacious, and every thing very convenient for business, the flour can be freighted from the mill door down the river, which makes it much more convenient than any mill on that Creek, with 70 acres of good line-stone land, 90 of which are clear and under good fence, a young orchard, with a commodious House, and a never-failing spring.— This Mill is situated in a fine wheat country, and contiguous to Baltimore and Alexandria markets.— By paying half the purchase money down, a reason- able credit will be given for the other half.
Application to be made to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
IGNATIUS OFERRALL.
June 8, 1792.
Six Dollars reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on the 6th inst. living at Mr. Riddle's Mills, one and half mile from Martinsburg, an apprentice to the Millering business, named George Codd; he is about 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high; had on when he went away a sailor's jacket and waistcoat, of a lead colour, coarse linen shirt and trousers, his hat was white with meal. Whoever takes up said appren- tice, and secures him so that I get him again, shall have Six Dollars reward and reasonable charges, if brought home, paid by
WILLIAM THOMSON.
Martinsburg, June 13, 1792.
L O S T!
IN Shepherd's Town, some time last fall, a Man's SADDLE, single skirt, a blue cloth with double binding, plated bosses, and common stirrups. Also a single-reign'd kirb BRIDLE, with square plated buckles. Whoever has found the same, and will give information to the Printer hereof, shall have TWO DOLLARS reward.
May 28, 1792.
MANY of the subscribers to this paper in the town of Shepherd's Town and its vicinity, having expressed a desire that all the papers for that quarter should be left at one place, they are therefore informed, that for the future they will be lodged at Messrs J. & J. M. Murrain's Store, every Tuesday evening:—The Post's arrival will be announced by the sound of the horn.
A regular, weekly Post-Rider is now est- ablished from the Printing Office in this town to BATH, by the way of Back-Creek; those who wish to be supplied with this paper on that rout, are re- quested to give in their names.