The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-09-16 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1793.
[NUMBER 148—VOL. 3.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
CEDAR POINT, Mill Creek, 9th Sept. '93.
THE Subscriber having purchased the MILLS at this place of Mr. Winn Winship , takes the liberty to inform the customers to the said Mills, and the Public, that he is to receive possession on the first day of October next, and that he has engaged Mr. John Cloud as Miller, whose abilities are well known in that line, as also the good character of the Mills—it is hoped the work will be performed to the satisfaction of the employers.
WHEAT will be immediately received—and cash given to such as are disposed to make sales.
THOMAS VOWELL.
Shortly a Store of Wet and dry GOODS, in a general line, will be opened. 1 f.
MARTINSBURG RACES.
THE RACES at Martinsburg will commence on Wednesday the second day of October next, on which day will be run for over a fine course near this town, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE OF FORTY GUINEAS, free only for the Members of the Club; Heats four 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, jockey-cap and half-boots.
THE MANAGERS.
On Thursday the following day will be run for over the same course, a TOWN PURSE of THIRTY POUNDS, Maryland money, free for any horse, mare or gelding, except the winning horse the preceding day; three mile heats, carrying weight agreeable to the rules of the JOCKEY CLUB.
On Friday following, a handsome sweepstake PURSE, free as above, except the two winning horses, a catch upon each, two mile heats.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Sept. 3, '93.
The Overseers of the Poor on the West Side of Opecken, in the County of Berkeley, have appointed to meet at the house of Robert M c Knight , in the town of Martinsburg, on the last Saturday of this month. All persons concerned are desired to attend. Per order.
ROBERT COCKBURN, CLK. Q. P.
Sept. 3, '93.
A Scheme of a LOTTERY,
For the disposal of Land, Cattle, and Merchandize, as follows,
  1 Prize of fifty acres of good land, £ 75 0 0   1 ditto of fifty acres of ditto, 75 0 0   1 ditto a young mare, 12 12 0   1 ditto a milch cow, 4 10 0   10 ditto each one sheep, at 12/. 6 0 0   286 ditto each 6/8 in merchandize 95 6 8   Expences of drawing, and other contingencies, 1 11 4   £ 270 0 0 
300 Prizes, } 900 Tickets, at 6/ each, £ 270 0 0
The above Lottery is calculated in Virginia currency, dollars at 6/. and as it cannot be doubted on the first sight of this scheme, that the Tickets will not remain long on hand, as the two first Prizes are so valuable, being each 50 acres of good land, lying within 10 miles of Martinsburg, near Opecken, each of which would be a pretty settlement for a tradesman, there being a stream of water running exactly between the two; or should any adventurer be so fortunate as to draw them both, they would make together a pretty little farm, as it is tolerable good wheat land.
As soon as there is a probability of the Tickets being sold, the subscriber will appoint Trustees, into whose hands he will deliver the deed of the land, who will have full power given them to convey the same, and the rest of the Prizes likewise to the possessors of the fortunate numbers.
The 286 Prizes, valued at 6/8 Virginia currency each, are to consist of calicoes, mens' jacket patterns, wool hats, silk and pocket handkerchiefs, plated shoe-buckles, &c.
Further notice will be shortly given in this paper, by
ZADOCK WILLETT.
Sept. 9, '93.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Magistrates' Summons, Common Bonds and Notes.
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
FROM THE SUN, OF JULY 8. GENERAL FERRAND'S PROCLAMATION TO THE CITIZENS OF VALENCIENNES.
CITIZENS, THE Council General of the Commons has given me an account of the representations of which many persons, both male and female, have made to it, relative to the unhappy circumstances under which they now labour.
I am as sensible as you, dear Citizens, of these misfortunes; I even shed tears for them; but I must only consider my duty to my country. The law orders me, under pain of death, not to give up the ramparts till the period it has prescribed.
Would you desire, that after having hitherto done my duty with honour, I should now betray the nation, and yield up my head on a scaffold? I may be the victim of an assassin, but I will never betray my country. I will die at my post.
Reflect, Citizens, that the city of Valenciennes belongs to the whole nation: it is one of the principal keys to France. Would you have me betray twenty-five millions of our brethren, who trust to the strength of the place, and who, probably, now cause a considerable army to march to our relief?
You see the barbarous ferocity with which the enemies of the Republic bombard and burn your houses; you will encounter a much greater evil, if these cruel and sanguinary men shall ever be able to get within your walls: you know the atrocities they have committed in the country, where houses burnt down, wives and girls violated, children murdered even in the cradle, or at the breast, present the most horrid picture: the same will befall you. But that is not all—The French will inflict upon you the most terrible vengeance; they will punish your cowardice, in causing the city to be raised to the foundation, instead of the indemnity which they promise you: your houses shall be rebuilt at public expence; your losses shall be fully repaid you; the wounded, and the families of those who have had the misfortune to perish, shall always be the children of the Republic, and be pensioned by it. The Representatives of the people have committed to the disposal of the Council General of the Commons, the sum of 100,000 livres of France, to give constant succours, till the losses can be ascertained and liquidated.
Confide therefore in Providence, for the means of deliverance which we expect daily. Can you believe that either my brave garrison or myself can betray the oath that we have taken, to be faithful to the nation and law?
Citizens of both sexes, I conjure you to trust to my care. You may dispose of my life, but never of my duty. I am going to provide an asylum for all the women and children. Do justice therefore to my conduct; distrust the disaffected, and the perfidious suggestions of those who would propose to you to capitulate with the enemy, before the term prescribed by the law! Would you expose me to make war against yourselves, in order to be accused with cowardice and treachery? Would you expose your magistrates, your husbands, your fathers, your children, to bring their heads to the scaffold, if by a movement of compassion which the law forbids, they shall be guilty of such weakness?
I exhort you therefore, Citizens of both sexes, to take my observations into consideration: I desire you particularly to maintain public tranquility, for if I should see the least tumult, the least assemblage of people, or any act forbidden by the law, I can no longer dispense with doing my duty; or refrain from using the greatest rigour, although contrary to my inclination and affection for you.
Valenciennes, June 21. Second Year of the French Republic.
The General of the Division, And Commandant of the Town, FERRAND.
IN REPLY TO THE ABOVE.
THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISEMENT TO THE INHABITANTS OF VALENCIENNES HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN FLANDERS.
You are deceived. Individuals usurp the place of the general interest. The Commandant of Valenciennes calls us Barbarians, he attributes atrocities to us of which the idea alone gives us horror, to oblige you to bear the misfortunes of your situation through fear of greater evils. He sacrifices the property and the life of the inhabitants to the tyranny of your laws, and to his personal safety. He hears your cries, and sees only his own danger.
Inhabitants of Valenciennes! do not yield yourselves up to this weak stratagem, and to such perfidious insinuations! Contemplate the abyss into which egotism and want of faith are about to plunge you. Your houses in flames, are ready to fall upon
you—your misfortunes are scarcely commenced—your enemies are at hand—all the horrors of war, and of a bloody and terrible siege are ready to be employed against your unfortunate City. No army comes, nor can come to your relief.
Your enemies are every where in force against you. They threaten, and many other points of your frontiers are invaded on both sides of France. Civil War is within. Insurrections against your tyrants every day make new progress.—Anarchy, confusion, and misfortunes tear France. Your armies are beaten and dispersed. This is the language of truth and compassion. Open your eyes; unite yourselves. Save from flames and destruction, your substance, your wives, your children, and yourselves. Let not the interest of one man reduce Valenciennes to a heap of ashes and dead bodies.—Your open enemy is great and generous. Perhaps it is yet time.
BRUSSELS, June 14.
According to the report of General Baron de Schroder, he was attacked at noon, on the 9th inst. in his position near Arlon, by four columns of the enemy, forming altogether 26,000 men. In the commencement of the action, two strong columns advanced on the right to cut off General Schroder from having communication with Luxembourg and, afterwards gain his left flank. This manoeuvre determined him to withdraw his small corps at Arlon, and to place it on his flank, in order to preserve the very important communication with Luxembourg.
This disposition obliged the enemy to form themselves in order of battle, and they were thus brought under a very brisk and well directed fire of our artillery. At length the enemy, though protected by forty pieces of cannon, began to give way, our troops attacked them with the utmost valour.
Two battalions of Francis Kinsky, and a division of Jellachich, five times penetrated the enemy with fixed bayonets, and made a great slaughter. The light horse of Kinsky, sword in hand, fell upon both the cavalry and infantry with great bravery; and a French regiment of carabineers was almost cut to pieces.
At length, as the two other columns were continually advancing against Arlon, and as General Schroder had reason to apprehend that his brave troops would be surrounded by a superior enemy, he retreated in good order towards Luxembourg, after saving the greater part of a considerable magazine which was at Arlon.
The loss of the enemy in killed and wounded may be estimated at not less than three thousand men. We took three pieces of cannon. We lost in killed and wounded somewhat more than 200 men.
BAYONNE, May 15.
We are here in a most alarming crisis. Yesterday a council of war was held, in the presence of the national deputies, and the result was, the breaking up of the three camps which were to form a principal one at Bidart, and thus shelter this city from a siege.
In being obliged to take this precaution, the most disastrous circumstance is, that a territory of several leagues extent is to be abandoned to the enemy. Add to this, the sacrifice of several field-pieces, which are abandoned, after having been spiked at Andaye. These extreme measures announce a very weak state of defence; and we shall be very fortunate if we can preserve this place, the possession of which is, on every occasion, so very important.
LONDON, July 3.
The letters from the head quarters of the Prince of Cobourg, dated the 25th inst. are all silent with respect to the important news of the capture of the Archduke; and persons who set out from Brussels on the same day, and are now in London, heard nothing of it before their arrival in England. It is therefore improbable, that an event of such importance which is said to have happened on the 15th ult. at the distance of only 120 miles from Brussels and the camp of the allies, should have been there unknown on the 25th. In short, we were assured that the Archduke Joseph is not with that army in one of whose advanced posts he is said to have been made prisoner.
The frequent effusion of innocent blood begins to operate powerfully upon the feelings of the lower descriptions of Parisians; and should the revolutionary tribunal soon exhibit such another scene of cruelty as was presented to the public a few days since, when 12 innocent persons lost their heads by a murderous guillotine, there is every reason to believe that the sanguinary reign of Marat will meet with a speedy end. Many of these victims excited the deepest interest from their youth, and the women particularly so, by their beauty and heroism! They made application to the convention for a respite; but Thuriot, that worthy brother of Marat

In iniquity overruled their request. They all suffered death about 11 o'clock on the 18th.
FRANKFORT, July 7.
Bourbonville the late French Minister at War with his Adjutant, and the four Commissioners of the National Convention, with their suite, who were confined prisoners at Ehrenbreitstein, were brought hither in seven carriages the day before yesterday, and set out yesterday at 9 o'clock in the morning for Egra in Bohemia.
ESTREUX, July 16.
We have just now received intelligence that Conde surrendered by capitulation, about one P. M. this day. The whole garrison are made prisoners of war—they amount to between fifteen and eighteen hundred men fit for service: the rest are in the hospital where every assistance is now giving them, as they were in absolute want of both provisions and medicines. Thus has Conde fallen, after standing a three months blockade, at the commencement of which the garrison amounted to 4,000 men, one half of whom are now sick. The surrender of this town opens to us the Scheldt as far as Valenciennes. It besides affords us a proper place for establishing magazines, and will enable us to send a reinforcement of troops to the army before Valenciennes.
A column of the Hessians has just joined us, and encamped near the Village of Curgies. The celebrated General Wurms, who served with us in America, is along with his countrymen. The second column is expected to arrive to-morrow; the whole consists of about 8,500 men.
An incessant fire is kept up against Valenciennes; and it is expected the batteries of the third parallel will open to-morrow night, and that it must very soon be in the possession of the combined armies.
HANOVER, June 5.
The States of Holland have changed their ambassadors to propose to the combined powers negotiations for a peace . Their resolutions taken on the 21st ult. purports, that their high mightinesses flatter themselves, to give the most convincing proof of their desire and readiness to operate in those measures which are to be taken by the belligerent powers against the common enemy; that at the same time they will also take care not to involve themselves more than their strength will allow; that for this reason, they will for the formation of a congress, to agree both on the measures which the future effective operations of the war may require, and to come to a right understanding with regard to the proposals and overtures that might be made by France to accomplish a termination of the war.
BRUSSELS, July 2.
The works of the third parallel before Valenciennes are now entirely finished, and they are going to place thereon the batteries destined to make a breach in the place. The garrison have attempted another sortie, but after a smart contest were repulsed with loss. The fire of the besieged, which for some days had been very slack, is at present more violent than it has been yet. The French, sensible of the necessity of preventing the besiegers from establishing the batteries which are to thunder on the place, do all in their power to retard that operation. Our loss each day, as we approach the city, becomes greater. A culverine, we observe, placed on the gate of Mons, plays against us continually, and does much mischief. The Imperial officers in general confess, that the garrison of Valenciennes defend themselves with more courage and skill than they expected. Valenciennes, by this able defence, affords the French generals an opportunity of attempting its relief; and the movements in the different corps of troops gives us reason to suppose that such is their intention. An union seems to be meditated between the camp of Magdelane, under Lisle and that of Cassel. Their next measure will be to join the grand army under Gen. Custine, and thus united make a powerful diversion; and a considerable army is also assembling under the walls of Dunkirk. We, on our side, have taken the necessary means to cover Ostend, and to secure Flanders from an inuendo. The province of Luxembourg is harassed in that manner continually.
Lore Yarmouth is gone upon a special commission to the King of Prussia, and it is said, with proposals to terminate the present war.
The Prince de Conde, it is asserted, has been deprived of the command of the emigrants, in consequence of his misbehaviour in a recent engagement with the republican troops.
Ferrand, who commands Valenciennes, is one of the most experienced and bravest officers in the French service.
FRANCE. NATIONAL CONVENTION, July 8.
Letter from the Representatives of the People with the army on the side of the Breft.
NANTES, July 2.
"The reports which we have received, prove that the plunderers have not yet evacuated the environs. They fire from time to time, red hot bullets into the suburbs; but we cannonade them vigorously."
Letter from the same.
"Citizens Colleagues,
July 5—"We had reason to inform you that the robbers were yet near us. In fact, they have shewed themselves on the other side of the bridge. To day we go to meet them. We have obliged them to retire. We have made 20 prisoners, and brought
some cattle into the city. This little action will not prevent us from marching to Ancenies, to which place the French army directs its march at present."
July 9.—Richard—"I also have news to communicate. Here is the Postscript of one of our commissioners with the army of the North, dated Crumbray, July 7. "Valenciennes made yesterday a terrible sortie, which destroyed all the enemy's works, and cost them a great many men, to such a degree that they will no longer be able to take any position to attack the place."
Copy of a letter from General Santarre to the Convention.
"We can no longer dissemble. Great calamities threaten the republic; for besides its innumerable enemies from within and without which surrounded us, we have a new one to contend with—that is desertion. Assist us, Citizen to destroy this scourge by which we are defeated. The roads are covered by deserters from our armies. There exist numerous laws to hinder desertion but no attention is paid to carry them into execution."
SANTARRE."
The following extract of a letter from Felix, National Commissioner in La Vendee, was read:
"This instant intelligence has been transmitted to us, by a letter from General Biron, announcing that the Rebels have been completely defeated about Ancenies; that 3000 of them were killed, 700 taken prisoners, and 40 pieces of cannon captured."
"General Menou just informs me, that Nantz is in the best state of defence, and that the army of the coasts of Rochelle is combined in the best manner imaginable."
LONDON, July 15.
A letter from Valenciennes lays, "It is criminal to disguise the truth. The Kings of Europe cannot hope to take this place without the sacrifice of 20,000 human beings, and when they have gained it at this expence, they have done no more than prepare for the capture of 50,000 more!"
How many thousands of the unfortunate men sweltering at the nod of these rulers, under Valenciennes in this burning weather must fall a sacrifice to fatigue and disease! No Gazette bears witness to the multitudes cut off without noise or glory! Of the more fortunate few who are taken off by the sword of the enemy, or trampled to death by the horses hoofs of their friends, an honourable return is made, and they have the fame of heroes, but of the myriads that perish by the more fatal malady of war, dysentery, no memorial is left, that can soothe even the sorrow of their relatives.
Our present politicians apprehend a rupture between the courts of Petersburg and Stockholm.
The death of Egalite was not confirmed, by the accounts received yesterday from the continent.
The revolutionary tribunal has passed sentence on the conspirators of Brittany, Lamotte, Loguoyomarais, the elder has been condemned to die.
The Brussels Gazette informs, that the 40 bombs which were set on fire by a shot from Valenciennes, blew up without wounding a single man. It does not however tell us how many were killed. When men are killed they are never included in the list of wounded.
July 19.—The dispatches received yesterday from the camp, dated the 12th instant, state, that the 3d parallel is finished, but that they must not dare to think of battering a breach until they have completely ascertained the position of the mines, and sprung them—This they own will require at least a fortnight; and this part of the work is carried on under the direction of M. de Bouille, who having commanded in the place, knows the construction of all the chamoers and traversers—The miners have come to water, and knowing therefore that no mine can be lower, they are proceeding in horizontal directions to countermine the place—By the end of this month, if no unforeseen accident takes place, they hope to be in possession of all but the citadel.
The French made an attack towards Maubeuge, and lost about 200 men—They also made an attack towards Ypres, and lost a number—Nothing material had happened in the siege; it goes on like clock work; an admirable school for the student, and a feast for the amateur.
THE ROYAL PRISONERS.
The present usurpers of France, to fill up the measures of their enormous iniquities, have lately ordered the Dauphin from the temple, that his royal highness might be more immediately under their diabolical inspection; it is impossible to describe the bitter agony of the Queen, when her beloved Son, the dear image of her murdered husband, was torn from her affectionate embraces!
Her majesty, in these trying moments is said to have emphatically exclaimed—"And must the partner of my sorrows be taken from me? Must my innocent child also yield up his tender throat?—Remember, boy, that thou art a king!"
The dauphin was then (on the fourth instant) forced from the temple, and committed to the care of citizen Simon—We dread the consequence.
Marat, as a prelude to the intended tragedy, addressed a letter to the convention during their sitting of the 6th of July instant, desiring that a reward might be offered for the heads of all the Capet family!!!
Barere insisted on Marat's personal appearance, if he had any thing important to propose or communicate.
An article in one of the Dutch papers that arrived yesterday, mentions, that on the 6th and 7th, a great number of waggons loaded with sick and wounded, arrived at Brussels from the camp before
Valenciennes. This is the second convoy of the same sort since the 30th of June.
The petition from Glasgow against the war, will be signed by many thousand names; and there is no doubt but the patriotism, the constitutional zeal and loyalty of every manufacturing town throughout the three kingdoms, will express its opinions in the same respectful, temperate, and manly way.
Sitting of the Jacobins, July 5.
General Custine was denounced—and a letter from Evreux, of the 1st of July, stated as follows;
"This city is in a state of counter-revolution; an army assembles within its walls—the storm roars—the explosion is at hand!"
A letter was read from Dijon, dated 27th of June, in the following terms:
"Friends and brothers, sound the insin —we fly to your relief; we will make a rampart of our bodies to the authors of the insurrection of the 31st of May and 2d of June."
Many persons at the same time denounced Custine; they painted him as an atrocious fellow, without morals, without principles, and without talents; addicted to every vice. At length a member desired that this Nero should be guillotined.
The Society of Chalons attested its attachment to the Mountain and the Jacobins—"This Mountain (say they) has not been delivered of a mouse, as the wicked pretended it would, but of a good constitution."
ST. JOHN'S (Antigua) August 6.
From St. Kitts we learn the arrival at Trinidad of 6 Spanish line of battle ships 5 frigates and 10000 men. It was confidently reported at St. Kitts that this armament was intended to attack Martinique, Guadalupe and St Lucia, but we are led to believe it is intended for St. Domingo.
A report is in circulation that 3000 troops may be expected shortly in the West-Indies from Halifax, in Nova Scotia. The 6th regiment is said to be a part of this force, and that Prince Edward is expected with them.
NASSAU, August 13.
A correspondent at Turk's island mentions his having seen Grenada papers, containing London news to the 8th of July. The purport of the intelligence given in them was—that the Emperor had taken possession of Bavaria.—That the French army under Custine (we suppose that opposed to the Prince Cobourg) had been greatly reinforced.—That the 37th regiment in garrison at Ostend, had been fortunately relieved from an attack intended by the French at Dunkirk, by the arrival of a considerable body of troops from England destined to reinforce the combined army, and that no action of importance had taken place since that of the 6th of May.
UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, September 2.
In consequence of communications from the President of the United States, his Excellency the Governor, on Monday last, ordered a party from the garrison at Castle Island, to take possession of the two prizes to the Roland French commissioned privateer; which, were on Tuesday brought to a wharf and stripped of their sails. The vigilant conduct of our executive, gives great satisfaction to his fellow citizens.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Ostend, dated July 2, 1793.
"I had the honor (if it may be so called) of going from this to England, in the same packet with General Dumourier. As the General travelled in the character of an Italian merchant, he was not known on board the packet; though from many circumstances it was thought to be him; but I could hardly be persuaded of it, for from his diminutive and shabby appearance, I should have much sooner taken him for a Jew pedlar, than a French General. He met with a very indifferent reception in London; and being ordered to quit the kingdom, he returned here immediately, and three days ago left this place for Brussels."
NEW-YORK, Sept. 3.
General Galbaud, who made his escape from on board the Jupiter, last Thursday night, with his wife and family is said to have been apprehended the next evening by a party dispatched for that purpose, and himself with his unfortunate family, again made prisoners and destined again to the confinement from which they have so lately escaped.
Since our last, viz. on Monday, the Ellice, Capt. Harvey, has arrived in this port from London, bringing papers to the 19th July, inclusive, 11th from Valenciennes, 10th from Paris, and 9th from Nantes. We have carefully perused the accounts by this vessel, and selected the most important. These are doubtless, the latest accounts yet received, and are far from being unfavourable to the French Republic—There yet remains a hope, that she will subdue her enemies, and eventually rise superior to all her hosts of foes. The establishment of her new government may effect this, by consolidating the interests of the whole nation—one month more will unfold great events in the politics of that country. The chief of the accounts we have received come through England, a country of their enemies, and even these are favourable—how much more so, then, must impartial narrations appear.
A variety of other accounts, and more favourable to the French, are in circulation; but as we cannot trace them to any certain source, they are treated

but that Valenciennes held out on the 15th July; that in a vigorous sortie on the 6th July, which was bloody and very successful, many of the works of the besiegers were destroyed; and, that it will never be taken! we believe also, that the royalists in general have been much worsted. Thus far we feel authorized to believe from the tenor of the printed and written accounts received.
The Elector of Cologne again , by letter, warns the traitor DUMOURIEZ, to depart —he treats him with a—you are the principal cause of the present miseries of Europe, go therefore, go satan! Thus is the old adage emphatically verified—the traitor will always be loved, but the traitor despised.
PHILADELPHIA, September 7.
The British fleet under Lord Howe, was lying at anchor in Torbay, on the 23d July—Several ships of the line, and frigates were lying at the Nore, and in the Downs.
Extract of a letter from a Merchant of London, dated 7th of July last, to a gentleman in New York.
I must refer you to the papers for public news, and only tell you, that it is the prevailing opinion here, that an honorable peace is near at hand. We have had no failures of consequence for some time past. Your friends are getting up—I can with great truth assure you, our government and the public in general shew every disposition to cultivate harmony with your States, and I sincerely hope, that the rage for privateering may not interfere.
Sept 9. Yesterday morning between three and four o'clock, a very alarming fire broke out in the back buildings of Mr. Kennedy's house, in Second between Market and Chestnut streets, which soon communicated to Mr. Dobson's Printing-Office and the stables and warehouses contiguous thereto, all of which are entirely consumed.
By the ship Alexander, Woodward, from Killybegs, arrived last Saturday in 22 days, there are letters received in this city which mention great discontent prevailing among the people in the west and north of Ireland—some blood has been spilt at Sligo, the regular troops are ordered from the northern extremities of the Island, to Belfast—the Volunteers will not lay down their arms, and should the French make a landing near Sligo it was the opinion of many, that the Roman Catholics and Presbyterians would join them, so great is the abhorrence of the people to corrupt measures of government, particularly the Roman Catholics who feel themselves imposed on by the pretended relief offered them in the late laws.
A vessel arrived here yesterday from Gibraltar, the Captain of which says that he was informed by the officers of the garrison there that the combined fleet consisting of fifty-two sail of the line were gone to attack Toulon.
By the New-York stage arrived on Monday afternoon we learn that Citizen Genet , owing to the disturbances on board the Jupiter, had issued a proclamation, ordering the crew, with a few exceptions, to leave the ship and repair to quarters provided for them on shore. This many did.
An attempt was made on the life of Admiral Gamet, (not of Citizen Genet as has been reported) in which he was wounded in the hand. The attempt was made by some of the crew of the Jupiter a few of which number have been apprehended.
General Galbaud escaped from on board the Jupiter on Friday last, and took the route to Philadelphia, escorted by a few of the crew of the Jupiter. A considerable number of this crew, who were ordered by the representative of the French Nation, to repair to their quarters on shore are travelling in a body armed towards our city.
Extract of a letter from a Captain of a vessel at Havre-de-Grace, to his owners in Philadelphia, dated July 7th, received yesterday by the way of New York.
"The emigrants have been completely defeated near the town of Nancy. They were totally routed with great slaughter, leaving the ground covered with their dead."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New York, to his correspondent in this city, dated Sept. 2.
"Captain Harvey arrived last night from London in 36 days. He brings papers to 25th of July. Conde was taken before he left London, the garrison being starved out—Valenciennes still holds out; and Francis Childs, who came passenger, says, the Combined Army cannot subsist long, in their present situation, for want of provisions and forage."
Extract of a Letter from New York, August 30.
"There has been a plot discovered here yesterday, which has saved several lives—Mr. Genet, Admiral Cambis, and all the principal officers were to have been assassinated; the attempt was made upon the two former, and the Admiral defended himself with his cane, and had two fingers nearly cut off—This happened yesterday morning. It was concerted on board of the Jupiter, and some Frenchmen from the Cape, who are subsisted here by the community. One Frenchman who struck the Admiral is in jail, and confessed the whole matter; papers are also found in town which confirm it. No doubt Galbaud has been at the bottom of it, and deluded these poor men by representing Genet and the chief officers as aristocrats."
GEORGETOWN, September 7.
Extract of a letter from Germantown Creek Territory south of the Ohio dated August 16, 1793.
"On the 4th inst. Colonel Daugherty, of Jefferson county, with 180 men, crossed the Tennessee to the Valley Indian Towns, killed nine fellows and
burnt twenty towns and villages, and destroyed a vast quantity of vegetables. The whites had five men wounded."
By request of the governor of Pennsylvania, an official report has been made of the state of health at Philadelphia, by which we learn, that a malignant fever now rages there, and is very mortal.
The college of Physicians of that city, in consequence of a malignant fever which at present prevails, have, among others, recommended to the citizens the following means, to prevent its progress, viz. That persons infected should be kept in large, airy rooms, in beds without curtains—and pay the strictest attention to cleanliness—to keep the streets and wharves as clean as possible—to avoid all fatigue of body or mind—to avoid sitting or standing in the sun, also in a current of air—or the evening air—to accommodate the dress to the weather—and to exceed rather in warm than cool cloathing—to avoid intemperance, but to use fermented liquors, such as wine, beer and ale, with moderation.
MARTINSBURG, September 16.
A New-York paper of the 5th inst. contains the following important information, received by two vessels arrived there from France, viz.
"The divisions of Brett and Rochefort being united to the number of 27 sail of the line have completely beaten the fleets of England and Holland—Meantime the fleet from Toulon have frustrated the designs of the Spaniards on their coast and against Corsica."
"Their armies by land have been equally successful; the Austrians have quitted Valenciennes, being obliged to raise the siege, after a great many vigorous sorties, in which we are assured they lost above 10,000 men; and their general the Prince de Cobourg. The siege of Lisle is likewise raised."
"The army of the royalists in Brittany is entirely defeated, and they hope that Bernard Larigny, who commanded it, will soon fall into the hands of the republicans, who will not fail to have him with the national razor."
A late London paragraph says, "General Custine has been at Paris, and given a general statement of affairs, but that he has hastened to his post, at the northern army, with an oath, to return victorious, or gloriously fall in the cause of liberty. "
The politics of France are now the general topic in America, and her successful struggles with a combination of kings are the astonishment of Europe. America cannot withhold their sympathy in her sufferings, nor conceal their wishes for her success.—But the freemen of America know too well the true interest of their country, to suppose that it can be promoted by any attachment to the contending powers.—If ever the Dutch were benefited by milking the POLITICAL COW —America at this day may promise herself a DAIRY .
On the 3d inst. an express arrived at the War-Office, Philadelphia, from the Commissioners for treating with the Indians North of the Ohio, the purport of which was, that they were not able even to effect a meeting with the body of the hostile Indians who were assembled at the Rapids of the Miami River, which runs into Lake Erie.
The Indians by deputation insisted upon the Ohio as the boundary between them and the United States. But as so extensive a concession was inadmissible, and no relaxation of this demand being indicated, the Commissioners, who had been waiting at the mouth of Detroit river from the 21st of July, left that place on the 17th of August, and arrived at Fort Erie on the 23d of the same month.
The tribes determined for war, are the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanese, and Miamis; although it is understood, that a considerable portion even of those were for peace.
In consequence of the fatality of the malignant fever now raging in Philadelphia, upwards 7000 persons, it is said, have removed from that city—among whom is the President of the United States.
The Hotel Lottery, which was to have commenced drawing on the 9th inst. was postponed until Friday next.
James McCabe, found guilty at the late District Court, of the murder of John Johnson, was sentenced to be executed on the 20th day of October next.
NOTICE.
THIS is to forewarn all persons purchasing in any manner the Brick House in Shepherd's Town , formerly the property of Thomas White, because I have a right in equity and justice to the same, having drawn it fairly in said White's Lottery ; and for which said White has publicly promised to make a conveyance.
CHARLES REDIFER.
Sept. 13, 1793.
WILLIAM BAILEY,
INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he has commenced the Fulling and Dying Business, at Edward Beeson's Mill, near Martinsburg, where he will execute the different branches of Fulling and Colouring, agreeable to his former advertisement.
An active Boy would be taken as an Apprentice.
Sept. 16, 1793.
ment due from the Merchant and Tract or Land in possession of Henry Shearard, as advertised in a former paper, a sale of the said Mill and Tract of Land will not be made.
SAMUEL REED.
Sept. 16, 1793.
I HAVE for sale, 250 acres of good farming Land, on Evitt's run in the county of Berkeley, one and a half miles from Charles Town, 12 from Shepherd's Town, and 8 from Harper's Ferry; a proportionable quantity of the land is cleared and under good fence, several acres are in meadow of an excellent quality, having the advantage of a constant stream running through it; also a Dwelling house, and other out-houses sufficient to accommodate a small family. If the above Land is not sold by private sale before the 12th day of October next, it will on the day following be offered to public sale to the highest bidder; a satisfactory title will be given the purchaser. For particulars enquire of the subscriber, who has also for sale, several tracts of Land in Hampshire county, on which there are some good mill-seats.
BENJAMIN BEELER.
September 16, 1793.
N. B. A Miller, Fuller, and Black-Smith, coming well recommended, will meet with immediate employ, and a good Distiller wanted.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, near Martinsburg, adjoining the red house, a small sorrel Mare, 5 years old this spring, about 14 hands high, with a blaze in her face, three white feet, branded R. C. trots lofty, and never was dock'd. Whoever takes up said Mare and secures her, with the thief, shall have three dollars reward, or one dollar for the Mare only.
ROBERT COCHRAN.
Sept. 16, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
A Log Dwelling-House, with a valuable corner lot, opposite the Printing Office.
A L S O,
A Negro Wench, 17 years old, that understands house work. A handsome, young, riding Horse to be disposed of.
The greatest part of the payment for the House and Lot will be received in merchandise; or half cash, and the remainder in two yearly instalments. Application to be made to the subscriber in three weeks from this date.
JOHN OFERRALL.
Martinsburg, Sept. 16, 1793.
STOLEN out of my pasture near Shepherd's Town, on Wednesday night, the 11th instant, a sorrel Mare, 12 years old, branded on the near buttock W. B. about 15 hands high, well made, trots and paces, has been employed in the waggon, and has the mark of the collar on her neck. Whoever will apprehend the thief and secure the mare so that I get her again, shall have Ten Dollars reward, or Five Dollars for the mare only, delivered to me.
WILLIAM BUCKLES.
Sept. 16, 1793.
STRAYED the last harvest, from a pasture in the neighbourhood of this town, a black Calf, with some white spots and a crop off the left ear; also, stray'd the last winter, from the same place, two rams, one a crop off the left ear, the other no mark. Whoever will leave information at the Printing Office, where the above strays may be found, shall have two dollars reward.
Sept. 16, 1793.
A CERTAIN negro fellow, well known in this neighbourhood by the name of BANDY TOM, was lurking about my plantation last Sunday, and in my absence entered my house and stole a suit of cloths and some other articles;—as he is a runaway, and a notorious thief, I will give TWO DOLLARS to any person who will apprehend and commit him to goal, that he may receive the punishment he deserves.
JOHN KEARNEY.
Sept. 14, 1793.
To the Adventurers in Mr. J. WHITE's Lottery. WE the Subscribers, having been appointed Judges of the drawing of said Lottery, do hereby inform them and the Public, that due attention was paid thereto, and announce to all concerned that it was justly drawn. Witness our hands this 13th day of September, 1793.
EDWARD O. WILLIAMS, ABRAHAM MORGAN.
ALL persons who have purchased Tickets and have not paid for them, are requested immediately to pay to the Trustees, that they may be enabled to pay off the fortunate adventurers—every one must be sensible of the propriety of this requisition.
THOMAS WHITE.
Sept. 13, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
MUCH has been said about the Devil— The source and author of all evil; Source did I say? but stop a minute, If that be true the Devil's in it: If he's the source we must suppose, Two Deities that each oppose, Because 'tis always understood, That there's a God, the source of good: And is there then two Deities, Contending fierce beyond the skies? Avant the thought—God rules the Devil; He makes good and creates evil. He made the Devil full of pride; But stop a breath, that point's deny'd. How did he make him then, pray tell? An holy Angel till he fell, And was he happy, fain I'd know, Until he fell? Yes, yes, 'twas so:— Well then, contented sure he was, Yes, or not happy a clear case, Then in the name of this same Devil, Pray tell what tempted him to evil? Nay stop, and of asking such questions beware, Down tumble the priests if this thing should take air: Suppose I should candidly say I can't tell, Why the truth will be said, and I think very well: Why then I'll e'en say so, and own it is true, For I cannot tell Sir and neither can you.
Extract of a private letter from Winsbury, to a gentleman at Bath, July 21, '93.
I HAVE been to Norfolk with our friend N— the object of our journey to distribute the money subscribed by our towns-men, &c. for the relief of the French emigrants. There are supposed to be above 3000, in the whole at Norfolk, of them, from three to five hundred in the most abject state of distress, being driven from their houses without the possibility of doing more than saving their own lives, in many instances ignorant of the fate of their nearest connections, and destitute of every comfort in the world. The residue are supposed to be persons who have either saved the whole, or such part of their property as to set them above charity. The Executive furnished 2000 dollars for the immediate relief of these distressed people—the Borough of Norfolk from their public purse 500, and a subscription as I heard to the amount of nearly double that sum. These sums have hitherto kept these unhappy people from starving; there being from three to seven hundred who daily draw rations in Norfolk. It is however supposed that there are not more than five, or perhaps six hundred, actually, entitled to this relief—measures were taken when we left Norfolk last Thursday, to discriminate between real, and pretended distress. Our little town subscribed 1075 dollars, of which about 800 were collected and distributed, so as to relieve the immediate necessities of about seventy distressed persons, still reserving 100. for the general fund, for provisions. The causes of this calamity has been related in the papers of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Norfolk, and New-York, in a manner so nearly corresponding as to incline me to suppose they came pretty near the truth. The fleet which consists of from fifty to seventy sail, large ships and topsail vessels, is supposed to be immensely valuable: nine of them have not yet broke bulk. It is probable that but few will, as they are in general consigned to France, the bills of lading being signed for that place. I most sincerely wish that effectual measures may be taken for the relief of these unfortunate people. Since the days of Troy, I do not believe that any set of people have encountered more real distress than many of these unhappy emigrants. All the horrors of war, in its most exaggerated state, have encompassed them about—murder, rape, and famine, have added new horrors to sudden and unexpected poverty and distress. If our friend of S. is with you, I am sure his heart will glow with pleasure at hearing that his son gave 50l. for the relief of these miserable, adding, that he feared he might incur his father's displeasure for not doing more. A sentiment which does honor, (immortal I hope,) both to father and son. Your good lady contributed five pounds, and her daughter nearly the same sum. Every body's purse strings were loosened on the occasion, and my heart rejoiced to find that charity still resided on earth. In Norfolk, every thing that could be done has been done, by the worthy and amiable part of the society, for their relief."
LOST, about three weeks since, a HOTEL Lottery Ticket, No. 1319, with the subscriber's name endorsed on the back:—whoever has found the same and will return it to me, shall have one dollar reward. It can be of no use to any person but the owner, as it is check'd in the Agent's book as a lost ticket, the property of
N. WILLIS.
September 2, '93.
BOLTING CLOTHS.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has just received a large and general assortment of Bolting-Cloths of all kinds and of the best qualities, chosen particularly by Mr. Smith, the Inspector at Alexandria.—The Cloths consist both of the wide and narrow kind, and will be sold on lower terms than any of equal quality have ever been sold in this County.—
I have, as usual, on hand, a large assortment of other Goods, suitable for the present and approaching season, which will be sold very low for cash or produce, in consequence of a determination to decline the retail business.
I earnestly request all those who are indebted to me, either by bond, note, or otherwise, to make immediate payment; and those whose accounts have been standing open more than six months, are requested to come in and close them, either by payment, or give their obligations. Those who do not choose to comply with this reasonable request, before the middle of September next, may depend on having their accounts closed according to law.
WILLIAM WILSON.
Middletown, Berkeley County, 24th August, '93.
HARP AND CROWN TAVERN.
FLORENCE MAHONY, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the great encouragement he has met with since his commencement at this house—his liquors are excellent—his attention to his customers shall be minute and pointed—and every exertion in his power will be made to please them, and to deserve the countenance and patronage of the public. Martinsburg. April 6, '93.
SOME time in the month of August, 1792, a letter was forwarded by John Kearney, Esq. directed to Major Waggoner, containing a power of attorney from George Mains to Alexander M'Lean, Esq. of Fayette County; also, a petition from the said Mains to the General Assembly, praying his pay as a soldier in Capt. Heth's company, of the Virginia line, requesting his arrearage of pay to be made to the said Alexander M'Lean, his agent, which said power of attorney and petition have not been received by Major Waggoner, therefore, any person who may have said papers in possession, and will deliver them to Mr. William Ridde, in Martinsburg, or leave them at the Printing-Office, will be handsomely rewarded for their care, and receive the thanks of the concerned, to whom, and no one else, they can be of service. Aug. 26, '93.
N O T I C E.
That a Petition will be preferred to the next General Assembly of Virginia, for an Act to appoint Commissioners in Shepherd's-Town, vested with powers to levy a small tax for the purpose of repairing the streets of said Town, remove nuisances, determine boundaries of the streets, alleys and lots, purchase a fire engine, prevent disorders, &c.
WANTED to purchase, a Plantation in Berkeley County, from two hundred to five hundred Acres of Land, on which there must be a good and never-failing limestone spring of water, a considerable quantity of good meadow, and an orchard. It would be preferred if not too much of the land was cleared. Inquire of JAMES ANDERSON, in Martinsburg. August 12, '93.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, continued and held for Harrison County, on Thursday the 24th day of May, '93, and in the Seventeenth year of the Commonwealth. James M'Henry, surviving partner of John M'Henry and Company, complainant,
against Samuel Shaw and Abraham Johnson, junior, surviving partner of Abraham Johnson, jun. and company, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Samuel Shaw, not having entered his appearance agreeably to an Act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that he is no inhabitant of this Commonwealth, by motion of the plaintiff, by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third Monday in November next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and 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 Harrison, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the front door of the Court-House of the said County.
A copy. Teste,
BENJAMIN WILSON, C. H. C.
THE CAPITAL is in progression, the South East Corner is yet kept vacant; that Corner Stone is to be laid, with the assistance of the brotherhood, the 18th instant:—Those of the craft however dispersed, are requested to join the work; the solemnity is expected to equal the occasion;—The preceding day the sale of Lots in the City commences, the Inhabitants on both sides of Potomack will attend to their interest—theirs and that of the Union are the same—The first Story of the Hotel is expected to be up by that time, and the Lottery for that elegant building will be then drawing. Numbers are expected from the extreme parts of the Continent, and if nature, beauty and solidity can please, they will be gratified.
The Inhabitants of the City of Washington are remarkably healthy.
THE Subscriber informs the public, that he has established a
NAIL FACTORY
in Charlestown, where Nails, Brads, and Sprigs of all kinds in his way of business, may be had very reasonable for cash.
GEORGE WARK.
THE Owners of the Works at the mouth of Antietam, have opened Store where Capt. ROSS formerly lived, in Shepherd's-Town, chiefly with a view to purchase country produce.
The business is entirely conducted by JOHN HENDERSON, who will sell goods reasonably, and equally to all, either for cash or country produce.
Three lots in that town have fallen into our hands, more than we have use for. One rents at 100 dollars yearly, and the others are separated from it by an alley only. They will be sold for cash, produce, or manufactures.
RICHARD HENDERSON, and Co.
August 13, '93.
6w.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to incorporate the Trustees of the town of Martinsburg with powers to pass bye-laws, for the purpose of establishing and regulating a Market in this town.
Martinsburg, August 12, '93.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Claimants of the Soldiers' Rights to the Sandy Creek Lands, granted in the year 1754, being surveys of 28,000 acres, or more, intend to petition the General Assembly at their next session, that the division made May 10, 1775, and begun at S. Creek, may be established.
August 26, '93.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, 15 th 23 rd day of August 1793.
George Myles, eldest son and heir at law of George Myles, deceased, Compt.
against David Watkins, Jane Logan, widow, executrix and devisee of James Logan, deceased, Bryan Bruin and James Wilson. Defs.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendants Watkins and Bruin, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth: On the motion of the complainant, by his Counsel, it is ordered, that the said Defendants Watkins and Bruin, do appear here on the third Tuesday in November next, and 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 door in the Parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A copy. Teste, MOSES HUNTER, C.C.
At a Court held for Berkeley County, the 20th day of August, 1793.
Simeon Hiatt, Compt.
against Isaac Hiatt and James Hiatt, Defs. Upon an Injunction.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, agreeable to an Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this commonwealth. On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is ordered that the said defendants do appear here on the third Tuesday in November next, and 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 door, in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-House of the said county.
A Copy. Teste,
MOSES HUNTER. C. C.