The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-07-29 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, JULY 29, 1793.
[NUMBER 141—VOL. 3.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
Was taken out of the Pasture of the Subscriber, living in Berkeley County, near Charles-town, on Saturday night, the 13th instant, a bright bay stud Horse, 4 years old last spring, 15 hands high, a natural trotter, has a snip on his nose, branded on the near shoulder M K, but not plain, had no shoes on. Said Horse is supposed to be rode away by some negro. Any person taking up said Horse and delivering him to me, shall have, if 10 miles from home, 4 dollars, if 30 miles 8 dollars, and if horse and thief are secured, 10 pounds, and reasonable charges, paid by me.
MICHAEL KALLENBERGER.
July 15, 1793.
Wanted immediately, A number of Workmen to assist in clearing the Potomac, a few miles below Shepherd's Town , to whom fifty shillings, Pennsylvania currency , per month will be given, and found in good and wholesome provisions, and punctually paid monthly.
Apply to NATHANIEL HENRY, in Shepherd's Town
July 18, 1793.
A considerable quantity of Flour still remaining in my Mills, on Mill-Creek, belonging to different persons, manufactured from wheat raised last year. The subscriber gives the owners of said Flour this public notice, that he will not be accountable for its passing inspection after this date; From a possibility of the Flour being in some measure injured by remaining so long in the mills during the hot summer months—At the same time he informs the customers in general to said mills, that they are in good order for merchant work and will use every measure in his power to give them satisfaction.
July 20, 1793.
WINN WINSHIP.
MARY BENNETT,
AT the Sign of the Black Horse, on the main Warm-Spring Road and the night to Bath, one mile from Opeckon-Creek, informs the Ladies and Gentlemen travelling to and from Bath, that she is well supplied with every necessary refreshment, and good beds, for their accommodation; she has also excellent pasture, hay and oats, and every convenience to render their time agreeable while there.
All persons indebted to her for articles sold by auction in October last, and whose Bonds and Notes became due the 20th inst. are desired to discharge the same immediately.
The Subscriber has determined on the first Thursday in August next, to commence drawing his Lottery at the house of Mr. Christian Smith, in Martinsburg. All persons indebted for tickets, are requested to make payment to the Trustees before the above time, as that neglect only will prevent the drawing.
ISAAC WHITAKER.
July 20, 1793.
NOTICE.
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.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, living in Sharpsburg, on Whitson Monday last, a small forrel mare, 9 or 10 years old, with a ball face, three white legs, branded H. on the near shoulder, paces mostly, 12 or 13 hands high; she had a yearling colt with her, of a bay colour, a white spot in his forehead, branded H. on the near buttock. Whoever takes up said mare and colt, and returns them to me, shall have Two Dollars reward, and reasonable charges.
July 20, 1793.
FREDERICK BAKER.
Wanted to purchase, An active NEGRO BOY, about 12 or 14 years old.
For the NEW-YORK JOURNAL, &c. CURSORY THOUGHTS ON FRENCH AFFAIRS.
No. VII.
ON THE CAP OF LIBERTY.
IT is difficult to say whence a cap came to be the emblem of liberty. We can trace it as far back as the ancient Romans, who, in the ceremony of making their slaves free, gave them a cap. Some signs are natural, and some arbitrary. Though the cap may be considered as an arbitrary sign, yet it seems likewise somewhat natural. To stand with the head uncovered in their presence, is what masters require of their servants; Kings expect the bended knee, or prostration; and the Pope requires his visitants to kiss his toe: A cap, therefore, or a covering for the head, the most dignified part of the body, may well represent a freedom from abject submission, and a restoration to the rights of man. It is as though one should say to another, who stood before him with his hat under his arm, "Put on your hat sir." Hence in government the cap is an emblem of a free people, who have surrendered no more of their natural rights, than is consistent with the welfare of the whole community.
But were the cap a sign merely arbitrary, it is no matter, when well understood: Why may not this represent liberty, as well as the crown represents power? Is it not as good a sign as the liberty pole? No one mistakes the barber's sign; and surely there is no more connection and resemblance between the cap and liberty, that between a streaked pole jutting from the house side, and the shaving of beards.
The French have hitherto led the fashions and it may be expected, from their example, that the cap will gain credit, and soon be worn by all nations. Too long have crowns been in vogue, and men being now to be convinced, that caps are much more safe, convenient, and easy. It is cheaper for a whole nation to wear caps, than to support the expence of one crown; besides, the cap is found not to inspire its wearer with odd notions of superiority, and dispose to trample upon others.
It is remarked, that the fixing a cap of liberty in the Tontine Coffee-house has had a salutary effect in awakening its friends, and quelling the endeavors of its enemies; for, strange to tell, notwithstanding the late contest in this country, the former had sunk into supineness, and the latter grown into assurance. One thing, however, I beg leave to object to said cap, and that is, it is too fine, and not made, I presume, of our own manufactures. This may have happened from a tender consideration to the feelings of some, who, accustomed stupidly to gaze on the splendor of a crown, might have been shocked with a cap less costly and unornamented. In this view I excuse it; otherwise, I should have been better pleased with a plain worsted one, spun out of our own wool, and woven in our own looms. It would have been more emblematic of that simplicity and virtue so necessary in a republican government. There is danger that some of us, while we mean to be the friends of liberty, may entertain ideas, and follow customs which are calculated to enslave us. Our general fault is, that we are too fond of show and extravagance, in every article of life. Though young we imitate the manners of old countries, and particularly of that country from which we have separated, and from which, above all others, we should stand at the greatest distance. Being independent, we should possess an independent spirit, assume a character of our own, and differ as much, if possible, from Britain, as from any other nation whatsoever. This is a hard lesson to the present generation, but the next will more easily learn it, and better deserve the name of Americans.
May we neither forget our own struggles, nor to sympathize with our friends now in distress! May the cap of liberty forever adorn the Frenchmen's and the American's brows! May all people find, that this cap becomes them, and be persuaded to put it on.
From the NEW-YORK JOURNAL, &c. CITIZEN GREENLEAF,
THE harpies of despotism promise themselves great things from the proclamation of our Citizen President—From this declaration, which the President judged expedient to make during the recess of Congress, nothing else can be gathered than a request from him to his fellow citizens, to observe a neutrality, until their representatives shall have convened: When the sense of the people of America is constitutionally made known through their representatives, then, and then only, we shall be better enabled to judge what the temper and conduct of the Americans will be in respect to France—For my own part, I have not a doubt about the fate of America; if France should fall, we shall certain-
ly be attacked by Great Britain, if not to conquer the whole of our country, at least to hold some of our sea ports as safe places of resort for her fleets on the West-India station—It is chimerical to imagine, that she would not wish to possess herself of those delectable rebel provinces, as they are still called by some. It is a well known fact, that the ministerial blood hounds made a great yelling about their King, and Church, and State, and pointed to France as the cause of, what they called trouble—The nation swallowed the bait, and the ministry insidiously distressed the citizens of France, until this brave people were necessitated to declare openly what part they meant to act—Upon this the government took the advantage of the prejudices of its subjects, and told them, that it was not so much against the government, as it was against the people of England, that the French were about to act: The nation again echoed back the dogmas of the ministry, and called out, War, with our ancient enemy: The herculean debt was increased, and, what is Britain fighting for? To distress an oppressed people, who were friends to her and all mankind—But the French advocated the tenets of Thomas Paine—who originated those doctrines? The Americans—who fought to suppress them? Britain—Where did Thomas Paine first write against monarchy? In America—How has Britain uniformly acted towards us since the conclusion of the war? She has exercised every species of commercial insult and oppression—What reason have we to expect lenity from a distracted, furious monarchy, rendered desperate by its own disorders? None.
Let us, then, speak for our friends (nay, for ourselves) and tell their enemies, that if they do not desist, we will gird on our swords, and build a navy—That we will cover the ocean with hundreds of privateers, and that we will smite the provinces of our enemies, and open a free trade for our vessels to the British West-India Islands. Britain receives vast sums from America—Poor France lent us money, and Britain gets it—If our vessels make the least mis-step in the West-Indies, they are maliciously confiscated.
FREEDOM OR DEATH.
RICHMOND. July 12.
A gentleman lately from the Westward, has favoured us with the following extract respecting Baird's unfortunate party.
THE circumstances as is related to me by a person resident near the scene of action, are these:—Some of the last days of May, a man and a boy were killed by the Indians within a few miles of Knoxville, and a considerable number of horses carried off. The scouts discovered that their traces made northwardly. Governor Blount no doubt concluded they were either northward Indians that were visiting the Cherokees, or they were of the marauding part of that nation. He gave orders to Captain Baird to follow them, with 30 men. Baird was soon furnished with the force ordered, took the trace and pursued some days into the wilderness, when the trace turned southwardly, and finally made directly for the Upper Cherokee Towns. When he reached the Tennessee, a little below the junction of Holston, he found there was a considerable swell in the river. Here he was obliged to leave his horses with a guard of ten men (all the company being cavalry with rifles.) The remaining forty made rafts, passed the river late in the evening and immediately directed their course to Coia-tee, at the mouth of Tallico river, being the village where Scrolicultah, the chief of the nation resides—distant about 15 miles. They reached the town about day-break the 12th instant, and without further ceremony began the attack.
The Indians, in consternation, made no resistance—11 chief warriors were killed, also the old chief's wife and a white man of the name of Roseberry. The old man himself and his daughter badly wounded, besides several others, the number not ascertained.
Baird had not a man hurt; he made his retreat with skill, and repassed the Tennessee near the town. This precipitate retreat was occasioned by being told by Major King and other white men, that John Watts with 200 warriors were encamped within a mile, who would not fail to attack him—The event turned out so—The Indians appeared in force on the opposite bank a few minutes after our men had crossed the river in the canoe.
Watts, with some other turbulent chiefs from the lower-towns, had been invited by Governor Blount to accompany him to Philadelphia. Major King had laboured several weeks in the lower towns, before he could prevail on them to set off; but having repeated assurances of a safe conduct, Watts set out, but happened to be in camp that night before the attack, to the great regret of many of the frontier people.
Baird had no intelligence of the arrival of the party from the lower towns—if he had he might

have given the nation a severe blow, as their select chiefs and warriors were in camp, except a few that lodged in the town, and had indulged themselves much in drinking spirituous liquors.
"Major King, Mr. Orr, Mr. Carmichael, were in town when the attack began but fled out of the houses and made to the whites, some of whom fired on them, supposing them to be Indians."
"Young Sevier was with Watts in the camp; he staid with the Indians until they found they could not overtake Baird, when he found it necessary to fly for his life, the Indians suspecting the attack to be a premeditated plan of government to destroy them: He is the last from the town that I have heard of. The remaining traders it is expected will be massacred."
Foreign Advices.
By several late arrivals from Europe, the following important information has been received.
B R U S S E L S, May 4.
WE have learnt from a courier who yesterday passed through this city on his way to Vienna, with dispatches from the army, further accounts of the late engagement. The Austrian generals consider the action of the 1st inst. as the most important that has yet taken place. In fact, the whole army has advanced near four leagues. The French lost, in killed and wounded, more than 2000 men. We took 1400 prisoners, a great many baggage waggons, horses, and ammunition, caissons, seventeen of which were entirely loaded with powder. The imperial troops are in possession of the formidable entrenchments of Hausin, which command from thence the town and citadel of Valenciennes, and menace all the towns of Hainault.
Brussels Gazette Extraordinary, May 4.
"The object of the French forces, who amounted to more than sixty thousand men in attacking all our advanced posts at the same moment of time, seems to have been to re-establish the communication between Valenciennes and Conde. The battle was long and obstinate, but the valour of our troops rendered a good cause once more triumphant."
F R A N K F O R T, May 1.
At one o'clock in the morning of the 28th ult. the French landed near Gustavesburg, slid unperceived between the advanced posts, then advanced and mounted on the parapet of a battery, at which a detachment of Prussian cannoniers had been working all night, and where they were at that very moment reposing their wearied limbs.
The attack was so unexpected, that those who were not at first killed or made prisoners, endeavoured to save themselves in the neighbouring batteries; but the French pursued them so closely, that the Saxon troops, charged with the guard of the other batteries and entrenchments, also yielded to the impetuosity of the assailants, in spite of all the endeavours of their officers to prevent them. The enemy then spiked up the large artillery, cohorts, &c. and took away their carriages, and also three small cannon. M. de Luben, a brave Prussian officer of artillery, was killed upon this occasion, as were also a great number of matrosses; M. de Rabe, lieutenant of artillery, and many privates belonging to his corps, were taken prisoners.
Such was the confusion that ensued in consequence of this nocturnal expedition, that the German peasants in the neighbourhood drove away the cattle, and the Saxons sent their baggage across the river.
The French did not lose one man; the allies being so panic struck as to be unable to fire a single cannon upon them.
S T. A M A N D, May 10.
Early in the morning of the eighth, the French marched out of their entrenchments and strong holds in the woods of St. Amand, and attacked the Prussians with so much vigor and intrepidity, that they beat them on all sides, and made dreadful slaughter amongst them. We were posted in readiness to sustain them, and waited some time after we had heard the firing, but upon being informed that the Prussians had given way, his royal highness ordered us to march with all possible expedition. The Iniskilling led the way, followed by the light infantry, the third regiment and the grenadiers. The Iniskilling marched up to the first battery, reserving their fire with that courage which will ever deserve the admiration and thanks of their country. The French levelled their artillery, but showed much reluctance to fire, although we were within point-blank shot of them. We were then ordered to march on rapidly. When we had arrived in reach of their musketry, and expecting every moment that they would fire, they poured upon us a shower of grape and musket shot, that brought to the ground some of our bravest men. We halted and retreated, and they instantly ceased to fire upon us. The third regiment, the grenadiers and light infantry, marched to support us, when the French began to fire again from the wood; but they desisted the moment we retreated, and made no attempt to pursue or harass us. It is evident to a demonstration, that they would not have attacked us, if we had not persisted in our attempt to carry their batteries. We have had thirty-five killed,
and forty wounded. Among the latter are Mr. Howard, and our serjeant-major. The serjeant was first shot in the shoulder, but he persisted in marching on when he received a wound in the thigh by which he was disabled and taken prisoner.
The duke of York sent a drum on the following day to the enemy, with a request that he might be attended by an English surgeon. He was found surrounded by several French officers and two surgeons, who showed the utmost anxiety for his recovery, and treated him with every degree of humanity. One of the officers exclaimed, "Sacre Dieu! why are those free gallant Britons come hither to destroy us, or to be destroyed! We have no quarrel with them: we are only contending for that liberty which they enjoy, and which they purchased at the expence of the best blood of their ancestors." The different parts of the army were engaged till it became dark. We fell back in the evening to the post we had quitted in the morning. Our troops have received their deserved praise in the general orders this morning. The Prussians are now engaged, as we constantly hear the sound of artillery; but there is little doubt of our beating the French back to their fortified towns.
It is this moment reported that the Austrians, joined by the Prussians, renewed the attack early this morning, where we were successful yesterday, and have forced the French from all the woods, where at least ten thousand men in the last and this campaign have fallen. We also hear that general Dampierre was killed by a cannon ball which had been almost spent. The French have lost in killed and wounded 4000. The loss of the Austrians and Prussians does not amount to much more than half of that number. There have been very few prisoners, and we have not heard of any cannon being taken on either side.
The Prussians seem not to enter heartily into this business; nor do they fight like the troops of the great Frederick. They have no heavy artillery, but what has been supplied by the Austrians. They complain of the want of provisions; and unless the campaign is brought to speedy conclusion, the complaint will become universal.
N A N T Z, April 24.
The Patriots, finding themselves defeated, ran to the prisons of Bouffai, and Chateau, (prisons at Nantz) in which they have shut up a number of victims, males and females. We do not know the number of those in the Chateau, but we know that in the prison of Bouffai twenty-two were confined. Of this number were Messieurs, de Menou, the father and eldest son; M. de Vue, and his two sons-in-law; two Messieurs de Brue du Cleray; Nilleaud, an advocate; M. Grandmaison; Arnould de la Noe; Cornileau; Richard de la Rouilliere, brother to our late legitimate mayor; and Laurencin, and his four companions, with whose names we are unacquainted.
The monsters had just time to butcher all their victims in these two prisons. But the Divine vengeance did not long delay the punishment due to their barbarity. The first care of the Royalists, on entering victoriously into Nantz (an event which took place the day before yesterday, after the battle of Soriniere, fought on the 21st, on the Rochelle road, at 2 leagues distance from this capital), was to set free the prisoners; but they were, alas! too late—they found them all butchered, and floating in their blood, which was still warm! Then it was that listening to the impulse of their rage only, they flew every man they found in arms; not one of them escaped their just resentment; the butchery was such that the blood ran in rivulets through the streets.
Thus has this justifiable severity expiated the high enormities of the Guillotine, these wretches kept in constant readiness on the square of Bouffai, and which, like the Idol of Bel, daily devoured several victims. So numerous were these, that, to avoid terrifying the people, they had been under the necessity of surrounding it by a number of planks of a certain height, and of covering the floor of the enclosure with a deep layer of sand, to the end that the blood might be thus absorbed, and prevented from overflowing the square.
Q U I E V R A I N, May 12.
The French to the number of 1200, at five this morning, made a sortie from Conde and pushed forward to attack our advanced posts, which to draw them the nearer, made a feint to retreat. In the mean time the enemy set fire in old Conde, to two farm houses by which our chasseurs were covered. It was then that a battalion of infantry took them in flank and repulsed them vigorously—killed a number of them—as they gave no quarter they brought in no prisoners. On our side we had 6 men killed and two horses wounded.
The army under the command of his serene highness the prince of Saxe Cobourg has at this time a free communication with that of general Clairfait.
We learn by the French defectors that their commander in chief, Dampierre, was interred on the right wing of the camp of Famars.
Private letters from Worms state, that the French Gen. Custine, has been made prisoner, with a part of the troops under his command.
The French army on the Moselle, consisting of 40,000 men, has made a movement in front, and again taken possession of Deux-Ponts and Hambourg. It is supposed however, that they will soon be driven thence again, as the reigning duke of Brunswick, at the head of a body of 20,000 Prussians, Austrians and Hessians, is marching to the relief of this Duchy.
D U B L I N, May 23.
By Sir James Murray's letter, we do not find that the French, if they did really lose 4000 men on the 8th, were not much disturbed by that dreadful waste of blood, for they not only kept the field of battle, but fought the next day, and on the 10th it appears that they retired in perfect order, carried off their cannon, and were neither pursued nor annoyed by the combined army.
Yesterday the whole city was thrown into alarm by a report that a liberty mob had risen, and were spreading plunder and desolation through the town.
Curiosity, of course, collected the populace in all quarters. The shops from Thomas-street, through Dame-street, to Stephen's green, and in all the streets adjacent, were instantly shut. The alarm, however, though in some measure founded, had no cause equal to the extent of report.
L O N D O N, May 15.
The Austrians have made a requisition, through a British officer, to our government, for various supplies, and among other articles for 40,000 tons of hay, without which, they assure our Ministers, they cannot keep the field.
This requisition fills, as we hear from rumour, sixteen pages of paper. All the necessaries of flour, oats, beef, pork, peas, and in short, provisions of all kinds, cloaths of all kind, arms of all kind, stores of all kind, &c. &c. are enumerated, and without our aid they cannot go on. These are pleasant circumstances for a country already so deeply involved.
We understand that the loss on both sides, in the late engagement near Conde, is much greater than was at first reported. The loss of the French is stated to be 2000 men, besides 26 pieces of cannon taken. The French General having been completely foiled in the object of his attempt, which was to throw succours into Valenciennes and Conde, it is thought both those places will very speedily surrender at discretion.
Battering guns for the Austrian army were to be sent from Woolwich this day. Until they arrive, they cannot undertake either the siege of Lille or Valenciennes. They have had no heavy guns of their own at all, and have been inactive for so long a time on that account.
May 20.
Extract of a letter from Col. Sir James Murray, Barr. adjutant-general to the forces under the command of his royal highness the duke of York, to Mr. Secretary Dundas, dated Tourney, May 10, 1793.
"In consequence of the movements of the enemy which gave reason to expect an attack upon the Austrian and Prussian posts, his royal highness determined to march in the morning of the 8th to their support. He arrived about six o'clock at the camp of Maulde with the brigade of guards, and a battalion of the 40th regiment of Hanoverian infantry. The Prussian general was by this means enabled to reinforce himself at St. Amand, and the adjoining wood, with the troops which had occupied that important position.
The attack commenced about 7 o'clock. It was directed against the posts occupied by general Clairfait, which extend from the Scheldt to the Abbaye de Vicogne, and the Prussian corps which defends the wood in the front or the high road, leading from that to St. Amand.
To these points were directed the whole efforts of the French army, which had been previously reinforced by all they could bring together from every quarter. General Knobelsdorf having been under the necessity of sending a considerable part of the troops to support the Austrians at the Abbaye de Vicogne, his royal highness, about 5 o'clock left two battalions in the camp at Maulde, and marched with the coldstream, the flank battalion, and that of the third regiment, to his support.
When the battalion of the Coldstream, which was upon the left, arrived, the enemy had nearly reached the road; they already commanded it to a great degree, by the fire; the guns attached to the battalion were placed upon it, and by a well directed fire, kept the battery which was opposed to them in check, and did considerable execution.
The battalion advanced into the wood, attacked and drove the enemy before them. In going forward they became unfortunately exposed to the fire of a battery, from which they suffered severely. They fell back to their position at the edge of the wood, which they maintained for the rest of the day, notwithstanding a heavy cannonade; the enemy made no attempt to approach them. Nothing can exceed the spirit and bravery displayed by the men and officers of the battalion upon this occasion; nor is less praise due to the alacrity and intrepidity with which the other battalions advanced into action. They took different positions in the woods, where they were at times exposed to a severe cannonade, from which, however, they received little injury, the direction of the fire being in general above them. There were seen this morning between 40 and 50 of the French lying dead upon the spot upon which the fire of the Coldstream and of its guns had been directed. Major-General Lake commanded the battalions which went into action. He was much indebted to him for his exertions.
The importance of the service, rendered by his majesty's troops upon this day has been acknowledged in the strongest and most explicit terms by the generals of the different armies; and if by their timely co-operation the enemy were prevented from advancing upon the high road, it cannot be doubted that they contributed in a very great degree, to secure the fortune of the day.
At the abbaye de Vicogne and the village of Raismes the action continued, with almost equal and

unremitting violence, till 8 o'clock in the evening; general Clairfayt was every where successful in maintaining his ground; the enemy, however, though baffled and defeated in their purpose, remained in the woods within a very small distance of his posts. During the action, they cannonaded the Prussian camp near St. Amand. I am not exactly informed what measures they took in order to keep the prince of Cobourg in check, but it appears that nothing of moment passed in that quarter.
Upon the following day, the 9th, there was but little firing, and it was not known, what might be the intention of the enemy. His royal highness thought it therefore prudent to let the troops remain till the evening at St. Amand and Maulde. Every thing being quiet, and intelligence having been received that the troops opposed to general Knobelsdorf were retreating, they began their march for Tourney, but he was stopped at the village of Maulde by a message from general Clairfayt, informing him that the enemy had erected batteries all along his front, as well as upon some part of general Knobelsdorf's, which, if they were allowed to complete and possess, it would become extremely difficult for him to maintain his position. His royal highness immediately stopped the march of the troops, and went himself to St. Amand, where he was met by general Clairfayt and general Knobelsdorf. It was agreed that the Austrians and Prussians should assault the whole of the batteries at day-break, whilst his royal highness remained possession of the camp at Maulde.
This was done accordingly, and had the desired success. The enemy had withdrawn their cannon in the night; but they were entirely driven from the batteries, several killed, and upwards of 100 prisoners taken, with a very inconsiderable loss. Thus defeated upon every occasion, the enemy seem to have entirely abandoned their design; the body which came from Lille has fallen back upon Orchies. There was firing to day at one of general Clairfayt's posts, but nothing which had the appearance of a serious attack. By the accounts of deserters and prisoners, they lost 4000 upon the 8th. General Dampierre is said to have received a wound, of which he is since dead.
The troops arrived this evening in their former quarters. The Austrians had upwards of 500 killed and wounded, and the Prussians 300, on the 8th."
UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, July 11.
A R U M O R
Has been several days in circulation, the purport of which is, that the French have taken Quebec, and hoisted the national flag. This report is from New-York, but for its authenticity we do not vouch.—Time must determine its truth or fallacy.
A gentleman who arrived here a few days since from Niagara, informs, that in conversation with governor Simcoe, he was told, that he, the governor, had made arrangements for breaking ground in building the new forts on the opposite side of the river, the 1st day of July (current) preparatory to delivering up the western posts to the United States.
This gentleman also mentions, that the greatest harmony exists between the American and British subjects in that quarter; and that governor Simcoe is held in deserved estimation by all the inhabitants in the territory.
NEW-YORK, July 17.
Yesterday Captain Bordon, in the sloop Resolution, arrived here from St. Thomas's, which he left June 27. Capt. Bordon informs, accounts were received from Martinique, the day before he sailed (a day's sail) that the British fleet and army had abandoned the siege of that island; the admiral, having proposed terms of capitulation to the Bourbon garrison, was answered, that their only terms were fire and sword; that the people there are united and determined.
PHILADELPHIA, July 20.
Yesterday arrived here the ship John, Captain Whitwell, in 56 days from Amsterdam—a Dutch paper of the 16th May, brought by this vessel contains an account said to have been received at the Hague by express from Prince Cobourg's army—of a battle fought on the 11th May, between the French and the combined army—in which the French were defeated with the loss of nine thousand men killed, wounded and taken, and eighty-four pieces of cannon; the account adds, that the commander in chief of the French was killed.—This is probably a repetition of the affair of the 8th with additions.
By this vessel, which brings news from that port down to the 17th May, we learn that the affairs of France are in a more prosperous situation than the people here (considering the information heretofore received) can form any idea of—that the most singular success attends their armies every where—that it is with the greatest difficulty, with the most arbitrary proceedings, that the combined powers are able to keep their troops in the field—sickness, famine, and defeat, are never absent from them.
Great-Britain, the captain informs, has made propositions for peace—these were rejected by the National Convention.
The late action near Conde was, by all accounts, very bloody. The French fought for the purpose only of covering some relief which they wished to throw into Conde, and in this 'tis said they partly succeeded.
An English frigate had taken a French East-Indian from Pondicherry to France, valued at 130 000. but as this rich prize was steering for England, the was re-taken by the Robert privateer of Nantz.
A passenger of respectability in the ship Sally, arrived at Baltimore, in seven weeks from Limerick, informs, that just before they sailed, it was currently reported there, that the combined armies had retired from before Conde, and that 600 of the British guards had fallen in an action with the French, who had also made prisoners of two officers of distinction in the Austrian army, and that the brave patriot and valiant general Dampierre, had been killed in an engagement with the enemy near Conde.
Extract of a letter from a respectable Merchant in Baltimore, to his friend in this city, dated the 16th inst.
"The French armies have been so successful that the people throughout England and Ireland are seeking for peace, and it was the prevailing opinion it would soon take place, highly in favour and much to the honour of the French nation."
PITTSBURGH, July 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman on his way to the treaty with the Indians, dated at an Indian town, at the mouth of Buffalo-creek, 36 miles above Niagara, June 4, 1793, to his friend in this town.
"I arrived at Niagars after a disagreeable journey, but without any accident, where I found the commissioners; they are in great hopes of making peace, and, if hearsay may be depended on, I see nothing in the way."
"On my route I passed through several towns of the Six nations; I was treated well, and they appear very friendly. The Cornplanter and Big Tree are now with me, on their way to the Allegheny, to collect their people, and go to the treaty by the way of Fort Franklin and the Salt Licks—I hope they may not meet with any of our scouting parties to molest them."
"This day Mr. Heckenwelder, Six Quaker preachers, Doctor McClosky, and myself are to sail for Detroit, to wait there for the commissioners, who are not to leave Niagara before the last of this month; this delay is occasioned by a letter from captain McKee to governor Simcoe, informing him that the Indians would not be collected at Sandusky before that time, and that the commissioners had as well remain where they are."
RICHMOND, July 22.
A letter from Norfolk dated the 12th instant, says, "We have just heard, by a vessel from St. Bartholomews that the British in their attack on Martinico, were repulsed with the loss of 500 men This I call good News."
GEORGETOWN, July 20.
By an arrival at Boston, European news papers have been received to the 23d. of May.—They inform that the French, at Dunkirk, meditate a second attack on Ostend, others mention that Dunkirk was to be invested by the Allies by sea and land—that the French army on the Moselle, consisting of 40,000 has made a movement in front, and again taken possession of Deux-Ponts and Hambourg; and the reigning Duke of Brunswick, at the head of a body of 20 000 Prussians, Austrians, and Hessians, is marching to the relief of this Duchy—that Gen. Dampierre is reported, to be buried, but where, or how he died, uncertain.
ALEXANDRIA, July 24.
The French frigate L'Ambuscade, arrived at New-York the 15th instant, after a cruise of 25 days from that port.
MARTINSBURG, JULY 29.
Our newspapers abound with accounts of abuses and depredations committed on our trade and commerce by the British privateers; but, says a correspondent, we do not hear of any memorials, representations or remonstrances, being made or presented to the executive of the United States, by any person or persons on the subject.
The preservation of the government, peace and neutrality of the United States, is of importance to every citizen who possesses, or expects to possess any property—and their subversion can only be an object of pursuit to those who expect to gain by anarchy and confusion. This is a short account of the business—but it is a true one.
On the 7th of May, in the House of Commons of Great-Britain, after a long debate, in which the house grew exceedingly clamorous, on the proposition of Mr. Grey, for a committee of inquiry into the parliamentary representation, a division took place at 4 o'clock in the morning, when there appeared 282 against the motion; for it, 41—majority against it, two hundred and forty-one.
A British fleet, consisting of 4 men of war and 10 transports, having on board 600 troops, arrived at Halifax from England on the 25th ult. The troops are said to be as a reinforcement to that garrison.
A London paper says, that the Emperor has agreed to exchange general Bournonville and the French commissioners, given up by Dumourier, for count Lemingen, and some others, now held at Paris as hostages.
The late papers from Ireland, exhibit a melancholy picture of the distressed situation of the manufactures in that kingdom—upwards 16,000 persons have lately been put out of employ.
Animal Electricity and Magnetism,
PRACTICED BY
JAMES WOODSIDE,
WHO was pupil to Dr. BAYLIS of BALTIMORE, who is the only person that brought it from LONDON, and teaches it in its purity. Dr. BAYLIS was pupil to the great Mr. CUE, at LONDON; also, to the Rev. Dr. BELL, at PARIS.
This method of curing diseases is much superior to any other, and will effect a cure in many cases where medicine absolutely fails. This Science will cure the following diseases (generally) viz.—The Scrofula, or King's evil; all sorts of Tumors; the Rheumatism; Surfeits; old Ulcers; Gangrene and Mortification; the Lock-jaw; contracted Limbs; loss of Speech; Pains in the Stomach; Inflammations; Burns and Scalds; Pains in the Head and Eyes; Pains in the Ears; St. Anthony's Fire; Hysteria Fits; and many others too tedious to enumerate. Sickly people it will make healthy and Strong.
The Doctor will treat the afflicted who may apply to him on reasonable terms. He lodges at Mr. DAVID WOLFGAMOTT's, in Martinsburg. Any person desirous of being instructed in this invaluable Science, will be taught on reasonable terms.
July 26, 1793.
FOR SALE,
An elegant HARPSICHORD.
For terms, inquire of JOSEPH H. JONES, Hager's-Town.
July 26, 1793.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, living near Shepherd's Town, a negro man named DAVY, at June court; he is about 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, of a dark complexion and down look, and avoids looking any person in the face. I have heard of his being about the mouth of Opeckon, passing as a tree-man. Any person that will take him up and deliver him to Mr. Francis Magruder, in Prince George's County, Maryland, or the subscriber, shall receive the above reward.
EDWARD WILLIAMS.
June 26, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
A small but very valuable tract of land, situated about three miles from Martinsburg upon Opeckon Creek. It contains 15 acres of excellent land, has thereon a 3 story log house, kitchen, new barn, a fine orchard of apples, peaches, and cherries, plenty of water running through a good meadow, and has an excellent tan yard in good order. For particulars, inquire of HENRY BRINKER, on the premises.
July 26, 1793.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the Subscriber about the middle of June last, a brown Mare, between 13 and 14 hand high, a natural trotter, 4 years old this season, has a small star and snip in her face, three white feet, and a blemish in her eye. Whoever will deliver the said Mare to Dr. EVAN BANE, living near Garard's Town, or to the Subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges.
JANE HAYS.
Berkeley-County, Garard's Town, 26th July, 1793.
I HAVE one hundred and fifty odd acres of Land for sale, adjoining JOSEPH GRANTHAM and others, including part of Spruce Run, on which a saw-mill may advantageously be built, on or near the place, where the road crosses said run, near Back Creek; part of the land is valuable.—approved bonds, or any kind of stock will be received in payment. For terms, apply to Mr. Smith Slaughter.
WILLIAM ASKEW.
July 26, 1793.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on Monday the 15th instant, from Mr. Henry Craghill's, a likely Negro Lad named George, about 19 years of age, rather small but well made, very black, a flat nose, large mouth with pretty thick lips, a tolerable countenance, lips a little, talks quick, and not very plain; had on when he went away a tow linen shirt about half worn and torn about the left arm, an old pair of trowsers of the same kind, a wool hat about half worn; he was seen on Sunday the 21st instant in the neighbourhood of said Craghill's, about 4 miles from Shepherd's Town, and suppose he is still lurking about the neighbourhood of Col. Dark's. Whoever apprehends the said slave and brings him to me, or secures him in Martinsburg goal, shall receive one and a half dollar for his apprehension, and one dollar for every five miles that he is caught from the place of delivery. All masters of vessels are hereby forewarned from receiving the said slave on board their vessels, or transporting him over any waters, as they will answer it at their peril.
WILLIAM PENDLETON.
Berkeley, July 28, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
On the BIRTH-DAY of COLUMBIA.
An ODE inscribed to the honorable Society of the Cincinnati of the State of New-York, composed (at the particular request of an old officer) by a Lady of this city, under the signature of Georgiana.
New York, 4th July, 1793.
COME round freedom's sacred shrine, Flow'ry garlands let us twine, And while we our tribute bring Graceful poems let us sing; Sons of Freedom join the lay, 'Tis Columbia's natal day.
Banish all the plagues of life, Fearful care and endless strife; Let the mem'ry of your woes, Sink this day in sweet repose, E'en let grief itself be gay On Columbia's natal day.
Late a despot's cruel hand, Sent oppression through your land, Pitiful plaints and tearful moan, Found not access to his throne; Or if heard, the poor forlorn, Met but with reproach and scorn.
Paine with eager virtue then, Snatch'd from treble her diamond pen; Bade the slaves of tyranny, Spurn their bonds and dare be free: Glad they burst their chains away, 'Twas Columbia's natal day.
Vengeance, who had slept too long, Wak'd to vindicate our wrong; L'd her veterans to the field, Sworn to perish ere to yield: Weeping memory yet can tell, How they sought, and how they fell.
Lur'd by virtuous WASHINGTON— (Liberty's much favored son) Victory gave your sword a sheath, Binding on your brows a wreath Which can never feel decay, Whilist you hail this blissful day.
Ever be its name rever'd, Let the shouts of joy be heard, From where Hampshire's bleak winds blow Down to Georgia's servid glow, Let them all in this agree, Hail the day that made us free.
Bend your eye toward that shore Where Bellona's thunders roar, There your Gallic brethren free, Struggling, bleeding to be free! Oh! unite your prayers that they May soon announce their natal day.
Oh thou POWER, to whom we owe All the blessings that we know, Strengthen thou our rising youth, Teach them virtue, wisdom, truth, That when we are sunk in clay They may keep this glorious day.
ONE PENNY REWARD—the full value of a villain.
RAN AWAY again from the Subscriber, an intended apprentice, named JOHN HUTCHINSON, about 16 years old, young in age but old in iniquity; small in stature, but a great scoundrel. He is very fond of gaming, addicted to cheating, lying, laziness, drinking, and every other practice annexed to infamy. Both him and his character being too well known in this and Frederick County, a full description of this candidate for the gallows, is deemed unnecessary. He had on when he went off, a round jean jacket, nankeen waistcoat and overalls, wool hat, shoes with black buckles, and linen shirt, all which apparel were mostly new; he also stole and carried off with him, a piece of unbleached linen, a pair of cotton stockings, a new cambric handkerchief, a new linen shirt, and a pair large nankeen breeches. All persons are cautioned against harbouring or employing the said run-away, if they wish to avoid trouble. Whoever will apprehend the above accomplished rogue and commit him to goal that he may be punished for his crimes, will render the public infinite service, but if brought home the above reward only will be paid, and that a hard bargain.
N. WILLIS.
The Printers in the United States are so far requested to oblige a brother Type, as to publish the above advertisement.
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, July 5, 1793.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, living in Shepherd's Town, Virginia , on the 11th instant, a dark bay Mare, about 15 hands high, 7 years old, has no brand, a large blaze in her face, her near hind foot is white, has a long trot, a short bushy mane and tail, and shod before only. Whoever takes up the Thief and Mare, shall have the above reward, provided the Thief be brought to conviction and the Mare returned to the owner, and for the Mare only, TEN DOLLARS, and reasonable charges paid, by
DANIEL FOLCK.
July 20, 1793.
Wanted immediately,
At Anderson and Waggoner's Mills, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County,
A young Man, who can come well recommended for his honesty, sobriety and industry, and being well acquainted with the business belonging to attending a Merchant Mill. Such a person will meet with good usage and punctual pay, according to contract, by
COBERT, ANDERSON, & Co.
July 16, 1793.
TO BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC SALE, On Thursday, 1st day of August next, In Shepherd's Town, Berkeley County, State of Virginia, The following valuable
FEES SIMPLE PROPERTY, The purchaser giving Bond, with approved Security, payable one half the 1st day of JUNE, 1794, and the other the 1st of DECEMBER following, with interest from the day of sale,
1. One LOT, on the main street, on which are a large and elegant brick dwelling-house, genteely finished and in good repair, with a warehouse and kitchen adjoining the same, a stable, &c. This house was occupied by Mr. William Spalding , is one of the most pleasant situations in town, and well calculated either for a store or tavern.
2. One other LOT, immediately opposite the aforesaid property, on which are two tenements, and will be sold separate, or together, as may suit the purchaser.
3. A CORNER LOT, opposite to Messrs. Bedingers , on which is a new brick house, calculated for a store, and the accommodation of a family. The situation of the house is equal, if not superior, for business, to any in Shepherd's Town . Any person wishing to become a purchaser, may view the property, by applying to Mr. William Spalding , or Major Henry Bedinger . An indisputable title will be given, by
JOSEPH SWAN. } Trustees for the ABRAHAM USHER, } Creditors of Mr. THATCHER TAYLOR. } W. SPALDING.
June 10, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
One Sixth part of that tract of
L A N D
Known by the name of General Lee's , which was devised by the late General Lee to Eleazar Oswald . Inquire of the Printer.
July 6, 1793.
COPPER AND TIN WARE.
THE Subscriber, in the most respectful manner, informs the Public in general, and the inhabitants of Shepherd's Town and its vicinity in particular, that he has commenced business in the Copper and Tin Line, in said Town, where they may be furnished, on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms, with Copper and Tin Ware, of every description; and hopes, from the goodness of his work, and moderation of his prices, to merit the patronage of a generous public.
Having just received a large quantity of Copper, he is enabled to comply with the commands of those who may wish to employ him—and is their humble servant,
JACOB FORMWALT.
N. B. The highest price will be allowed in cash, or new work given in exchange, for old copper, brass, pewter or lead.
Shepherd's Town , June 20, 1793.
LOST, in this town, a few days since, two receipts for Land Office Warrants, and a Plot of 340 acres of Land in Menogalia County . Whoever has found the same, and will leave them at the Printing Office, shall be generously rewarded for their trouble. They can be of no use to any but the owner.
JOHN M'PARK.
Martinsburg, July 6, 1793.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber takes this method of informing his Friends and the Public, that he shall this season leave Trimble's Mill , in Frederick County , near Winchester , where he has resided for several years past, to that of Edward Beeson's , near Martinsburg, Berkeley County , where he intends carrying on the FULLING and DYING BUSINESS in almost all their various branches, with care and dispatch—For the convenience of my former Friends and the Public, I have appointed a stage at the Store of Mr. Robert Daniels , in Buckles Town , where raw cloths will be received and carefully returned when dressed; also, specimens of the work may be seen there. The following colours can be done by him, viz. London and Spanish brown, Spanish and Pomegranate claret, Portobellow, snuff, orange, cinnamon, pink, crimson, black, red , and others too tedious to mention. For the further accommodation of the Public at large, wheat, rye, or corn, will be accepted of at their market prices, if cash is not convenient, at either the above stage or mill.
I am, with due respect, the Public's very humble servant, WILLIAM BAILEY. June 17, 1793.
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, 1793.
ALL Persons indebted to the estate of Mathew Duncan , late of this country, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and all persons having any demands against the said estate, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement.
THOMAS DUNCAN, } Executors. SETH DUNCAN. }
Berkeley, June 8, 1793.
The Lottery established by THOMAS WHITE , in Shepherd's Town , is put off drawing until the second Thursday in August next, owing to the busy season of the year, which prevented many people from attending. Those who have purchased Tickets on credit are requested to pay the same to Mr. James Lawson in Martinsburg , Major Henry Bedinger , in Shepherd's Town , or Capt. James Kerney , Trustees appointed for this purpose. It is expected that purchasers will be punctual in making payment on or before that time, as the Lottery will certainly commence drawing on that day. Those who have received Tickets for sale, and do not make return by the Monday previous to the drawing, it will be considered that they hold what may remain with them unsold at their own risque. Merchanta-ble wheat or rye will be received in payment, at cash price.
BOARDING-HOUSE, BATH, Sign of GENERAL WASHINGTON.
JOHN HUNTER and MARY PULLING,
SENSIBLE of the many obligations they are under to their Friends and the Public for the many proofs of their attention and good wishes to them in their favors the last season at BATH , tender their most sincere and grateful acknowledgments. To accommodate them the present Season, they have made improvements to the House, and are determined not to be exceeded in supplies, conveniences, or attention, by any other house in the place.
BATH, June 20, 1793.
THE Subscriber, having removed from this County, calls on all persons having any accounts unsettled with him, to exhibit the same in this town on the first day of August next; all those indebted to him, are desired to pay their respective balances by the above time, or their accounts will then be put in suit.
BARNHART GILPIN.
Martinsburg, July 20, 1793.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds and Notes, Magistrates' Summons, Sheriff's Blanks.