The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-04-29 00:00:00

A BRIDLE LOST.
A FEW days ago I lost in Shepherd's-Town, an elegant plated curb BRIDLE, with scarlet on the forehead piece; the bit, buckles, and tips, well plated; it was made for double reins, but is single at present; the curb is a strap and buckle fastened into silver rings; the thanks of the bit is nearly straight, and all the side buckles are made with eight squares. Any person that may have found the Bridle and will return it to me, shall receive Two Dollars, specie.
JOHN KEARSLEY.
April 8, 1793.
On Wednesday, the 15th of May next, Will be sold at Public Auction, at the Plantation of the late MATHEW DUNCAN, Horses, Cows, Hogs, Sheep, Grain in the Ground, a Waggon, Cart, Wind-Mill, Ploughs, Farming Utensils, House Furniture, &c.
The sale to begin at ten o'clock, and twelve months credit given.
THOMAS DUNCAN, } Administrators. SETH DUNCAN. }
To be RENTED, the Dwelling-House formerly occupied by the Subscriber.
THOMAS DUNCAN.
April 20. 1793
THE Subscriber informs the public, that he has established a NAIL FACTORY, at his house in Burke-Street.
WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN NAILOR.
ALSO, An Apprentice to the Nail Business.
Apply to FREDERICK SNIDER.
Martinsburg, April 22, 1793.
WE do hereby inform the Public, that we will stand no inspection of FLOUR sent from our Mills by water.
WINN WINSHIP, COBB, ANDERSON and Co.
April 22, 1793.
DESERTED from the Levies raising in this County, WILLIAM RICE, about 20 years old, near 6 feet high, pock-mark'd, dark complexion and hair, stoop-shouldered, a shoe-maker by trade; he was raised in Loudon County, has a brother named John Rice, and brother-in-law by the name of Burns, who are suspected to have persuaded him away, and is now supposed to be about the Great Falls, near George-Town, or at Broad-Run. Whoever apprehends the said Deserter, and returns him to me at Shepherd's-Town, shall have Eight Dollars reward.
JAMES GLENN, Lieut.
April 20, 1793.
WHEREAS some time since, I gave four bonds to Frederick Heifner, one for forty-five pounds, payable the first day of May next, the other three for forty pounds, in three annual payments, but as the said Heifner has not comply'd with the terms of the agreement for which the said bonds were given, I hereby forewarn any person from taking any assignment thereon, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled thereto by law.
FREDERICK STIP.
April 22, 1793.
List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town.
 A. John Airip, Codham-Hall.  B. Samuel Beatty, 3. David Bears, care of Philip Welch. Richard Barnhoufe, Charlestown.  K. Mary King.  M. John Malabe, Jarrett's-Town.  S. Melchior Stroop.  W. Charles Washington. James Wallow, care of Andrew McCormack. 
Newspapers.
Capt. Ephraim Worthington, 14 John Gardner.
If the above Letters are not taken away before the first day of July next, they will be sent to the General Post-Office, as dead letters.
HENRY BEDINGER, P. M.
April 1, 1793.
PAINE'S REASONS FOR PRESERVING THE LIFE OF LOUIS CAPET—AS DELIVERED TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
From a pamphlet transmitted from London.
CITIZEN PRESIDENT,
MY hatred and abhorrence of monarchy are sufficiently known; they originate in principles of reason and conviction, not, except with me, can they ever be extirpated; but my compassion for the unfortunate, whether friend or enemy, is equally lively and sincere.
I voted that Louis should be tried, because it was necessary to afford proofs to the world of the perfidy, corruption, and abomination of the monarchical system. The infinity of evidence that has been produced, exposes them in the most glaring and hideous colours. Thence it results, that monarchy, whatever form it may assume, arbitrary or otherwise, becomes necessarily a centre, round which are united every species of corruption, and that the kingly trade is no less destructive of all morality in the human breast, than the trade of an executioner is destructive of its sensibility.
I remember, during my residence in another country, that I was exceedingly struck with a sentence of M. Autheine, at the Jacobines, which corresponds exactly with my own idea, "Make me a king to-day," said he, "and I shall be a robber to-morrow."
Nevertheless, I am inclined to believe, that if Louis Capet had been born in an obscure condition, had he lived within the circle of an amiable and respectable neighbourhood, at liberty to practice the duties of domestic life, had he been thus situated, I cannot believe that he would have shewn himself destitute of social virtues; we are in a moment of fermentation like this, naturally little indulgent to his vices, or rather to those of monarchical governments, we regard them with additional horror and indignation! not that they are more heinous than those of his predecessors, but because our eyes are now open and the veil of delusion at length withdrawn, yet the lamentable, degraded state to which he is actually reduced, is surely far less imputable to him, than to the constituent assembly, which, of its own authority, without consent or advice of the people, restored him to the throne.
I was in Paris at the time of the flight or abdication of Louis XVI. and when he was taken and brought back. The proposal of restoring to him the supreme power, struck me with amazement; and although at that time, I was not a French citizen, yet as a citizen of the world, I employed all the efforts that depended on me to prevent it.
A small society, composed only of five persons, two of whom are now members of the convention, took, at that time, the name of the Republican Club, (Societe Republicaine). This society opposed the restoration of Louis, not so much on account of his own personal offences, as in order to overthrow the monarchy, and to erect on its ruins the Republican System, and an equal representation.
With this design, I traced out in the English language certain propositions, which were translated, with some trifling alterations, and signed by Achilles Duchet, actually lieutenant-general in the army of the French Republic, and at that time one of the five members which composed our little party; the law requiring the signature of a citizen at bottom of each printed paper.
The paper was indignantly torn by Malouet and brought forth in this very room as an article of accusation against the person who had signed it, the author, and their adherents, but such is the revolution of events, that this paper is now revived, and brought forth for a very opposite purpose:—To remind the nation of the error of that unfortunate day, the fatal error of having not then banished Louis XVI. from its bosom, and to plead this day in favour of his exile, preferably to his death.
The paper in question was conceived in the following terms:
"Brethren and Fellow Citizens, The serene tranquility, the mutual confidence which prevailed amongst us, during the time of the late king's escape, the indifference with which we beheld him return, are unequivocal proofs that the absence of a king is more desirable than his presence, and that he is not only a political superfluity, but a grievous burthen pressing hard on a whole nation.
Let us not be imposed on by sophisms; all that concerns this man, is reduced to 4 points.
He has abdicated the throne in having fled from his post. Abdication and desertion are not characterised by the length of absence; but by the single act of flight. In the present instance, the act is every thing, and the time nothing.
The nation can never give back its confidence to a man who false to his trust, perjured to his oath, conspires a clandestine flight, obtains a fraudulent
passport, conceals a king of France, under the disguise of a valet, directs his course towards a frontier covered with traitors and deserters, and evidently meditates a return into our country, with a force capable of imposing his own despotic laws.
Whether ought his flight to be considered as his own act or the act of those who fled with him. Was it a spontaneous resolution of his own, or was it inspired into him by others? The alternative is immaterial: Whether fool or hypocrite, idiot or traitor, he has proved himself equally unworthy of the vast, important functions that had been delegated to him.
In every sense that the question can be considered, the reciprocal obligation which subsisted between us is dissolved. He holds no longer authority.—We owe him no longer obedience. We see in him now no more than an indifferent person; we can regard him only as Louis Capet. The history of France presents little else than a long series of public calamity, which takes its source from the vices of her kings: We have been the wretched victims that have never ceased to suffer either for them or by them. The catalogue of their oppressions was complete, but to complete the sum of their crimes, treason yet was wanting. Now the only vacancy is filled up, the dreadful list is full: The system is exhausted: There are no remaining errors for them to commit; their reign is consequently at an end.
What kind of office must that be in a government which requires neither experience or ability to execute? that may be abandoned to the desperate chance of birth, that may be filled by an idiot, a madman, a tyrant, with equal effect, as by the good, the virtuous, and the wise. An office of this nature is a mere nonentity: It is a place of shew, not of use. Let France then, arrived at the age of reason, no longer be deluded by the sound of words, and let her deliberately examine, if a king, however insignificant and contemptible in himself, may not at the same time be extremely dangerous.
The thirty millions which it costs to support a king in the eclat of stupid brutal luxury, present us with an easy method of reducing taxes, which reduction would at once release the people, and stop the progress of political corruption. The grandeur of nations consists not, as kings pretend, in the splendor of thrones, but in a conspicuous sense of their own dignity, and in a just disdain of those barbarous follies and crimes, which, under the sanction of royalty, have hitherto desolated Europe.
As to the personal safety of Mr. Louis Capet, it is so much the more confirmed, as France will not stop to degrade herself by a spirit of revenge against a wretch, who has dishonored himself. In defending a just and glorious cause, it is not possible to degrade it, and the universal tranquility which prevails, is an undeniable proof, that a free people know how to respect themselves."
Having thus explained the principles and the exertions of the republicans at the fatal period when Louis was reinstated in full possession of the executive power, which by his flight had been suspended, I return to the subject, and to the deplorable situation in which the man is now actually involved.
What was neglected at the time of which I have been speaking, has been since brought about by the force of necessity; the wilful treacherous defects in the former constitution have been brought to light, the continual alarm of treason and conspiracy roused the nation and produced eventually a second revolution. The people have beat down royalty, never, never to raise again; they have brought Louis Capet to the bar, and demonstrated in the face of the whole world the intrigues, the cabals, the falsehood, corruption, and depravity, the inevitable effects of monarchical governments. There remains then only one question to be considered, what is to be done with this man?
For myself, I seriously confess, that when I reflect on the unaccountable folly that restored the executive power to his hands, all covered as he was with perjury and treason, I am far more ready to condemn the constituent assembly, than the unfortunate prisoner Louis Capet.
But abstracted from every other consideration, there is one circumstance in his life which ought to cover, or at least to palliate a great number of his transgressions, and this very circumstance affords the French nation a blessed occasion of extricating itself from the yoke of kings without defiling itself in the impurities of their blood.
It is to France alone, I know that the United States of America owe that support which enabled them to strike off the unjust and tyrannical yoke of Britain. The ardor and zeal which she displayed to provide both men and money, were the natural consequences of a thirst for liberty. But as the nation at that time, restrained by the shackles of her own government, could only act by means of a monarchical organ, this organ—whatever in other respects the object might be—certainly performed a

the regard and ardent of Louis Capet. There, hereafter, far removed from the miseries and crimes of Royalty, he may learn, from the constant aspect of public prosperity, that the true system of government consists, not in kings, but in fair, equal and honorable representation.
In relating this circumstance, and in submitting this proposition, I consider myself as a citizen of both countries. I submit it as a citizen of America, who feels the debt of gratitude which he owes to every Frenchman. I submit it also as a man, who, although, the enemy of Kings, cannot forget that they are subject to human frailties.
I support my proposition as a citizen of the French republic, because it appears to me the best, the most politic measure, that can be adopted.
As far as my experience in public life extends, I have ever observed, that the great mass of the people are invariably just, both in their intentions and in their object; but the true method of accomplishing that effect, does not always shew itself in the first instance.
For example, the English nation had groaned under the despotism of the Stuarts. Hence Charles the first lost his life; yet Charles the second was restored to all the plenitude of power, which his father had lost.
Forty years had not expired, when the same family strove to re-establish their ancient oppressions; to the nation then banished from its territories the whole race. The remedy was effectual. The Stuart family sunk into obscurity, confounded itself with the multitude, and is at length extinct.
The French Nation, more enlightened than England was at that time, has carried her measures of government to a greater length. France is not satisfied with exposing the guilt of the monarch, she has penetrated into the vices and horrors of the monarchy. She has shewn them clear as daylight, and forever crushed that infernal system; and he, whoever he may be, that should ever dare to reclaim those rights, he would be regarded not as a Pretender, but punished as a traitor.
Two brothers of Louis Capet have banished themselves from the country; but they are obliged to comply with the spirit and etiquette of the Courts where they reside. They can advance no pretensions on their own account, so long as Louis shall live.
The history of monarchy, in France, was a system pregnant with crimes and murders, cancelling all natural ties, even those by which brothers are united. We know how often they have assassinated each other, to pave a way to Power. As those hopes which the Emigrants had reposed in Louis XVI. are fled; the last which remains rests upon his death, and their situation inclines them to desire this catastrophe, that they may once again rally round a more active chief, and try one further effort under the fortune of the Ci-devant Monsieur and d'Artois.
That such an enterprise would precipitate them into a new abyss of calamity and disgrace, it is not difficult to foresee; but yet it might be attended with mutual loss, and it is our duty as legislators, not to spill a drop of blood, when our purpose may be effectually accomplished without it.
It has already been proposed to abolish the punishment of death; and it is with infinite satisfaction, that I recollect the humane and excellent oration pronounced by Robertspierre, on that subject, in the Constituent Assembly. This cause must find its advocates in every corner, where enlightened politicians, and lovers of humanity exist; and it ought, above all, to find them in this Assembly.
Monarchical governments have trained the human race, and inured it to the sanguinary arts and refinements of punishments; and it is exactly the same punishments, which has so long shocked the sight and tormented the patience of the people, that now, in their turn, they practise in revenge on their oppressors. But it becomes us to be strictly on our guard against the abomination and perversity of Monarchical examples; as France has been the first of European nations to abolish royalty, let her also be the first to abolish the punishment of Death, and to find out a milder and more effectual substitute.
In the particular case now under consideration, I submit the following propositions:—1st. That the National Convention shall pronounce sentence of banishment on Louis and his family. 2d. That Louis Capet shall be detained in prison till the end of the war; and at that epoch for the sentence of banishment to be executed.
Foreign Advices.
By Captain Rudd, of the ship Industry , arrived at Bermuda Hundred. (V.) from London, we have the following interesting Advices:—
LEGHORN, January 31.
THE Grand Duke has sent an express to Vienna, with intelligence which has been received here by private letters, that the French are in possession of the Island of Sardinia.
PARIS, February 14.
General Custine arrived at Paris on the 9th. He left Gen. Wimpfen in the command of the city of Mentz, though it is reported that a general attack is meditated by the Prussian and Austrian troops, who have blockaded that city for the last two
pect to the French conquests on that side, is, that a letter was read in the Convention on Tuesday the 12th, which shews, that the National Gendarmes of Custine, desert every day to the enemy.
The Commissaries of the Maritime Coasts, between L'Orient and Bayonne, announced to the Assembly on Tuesday the 12th, that the privateers belonging to the first-named port, had captured four English and Dutch vessels, one of which was richly laden.
February 21. General Biron is arrived at Nice, where he has found his army sick, and almost naked.
They write from Leghorn, that the French squadron destined for the Sardinian expedition, was on the 23d ult. stationed off Cagliari; that they had taken the little isles of St. Madalen and St. Pierre, whose garrison withdrew, after having spiked their cannon, and moved their light artillery.
Corn becomes every day more scarce. At Paris, four millions were expended to keep bread at a moderate price.
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF FRANCE.
THURSDAY, February 14.
Letter from the Minister at War.
" Paris, Feb. 14.
" I take the earliest opportunity of transmitting to the National Convention a letter which I have received from General Miranda, Commander in Chief of the Belgian armies, dated Liege the 11th instant. It announces the capture of the Dutch fort of Herseuwert, situated on the right bank of the Meuse. It was taken by surprise at six o'clock in the morning, and without any effusion of blood. General Champ Morin was entrusted with this expedition.
" The possession of this post is of the greatest importance, and it will secure to us by its situation the navigation of the Meuse for the easier transportation of provisions. General Miranda adds that he every moment expected to receive intelligence of an attack on the fortress of Vanloo, entrusted also to the military talents of the same officer.
(Signed)
" BEURNONVILLE."
FRIDAY, February 15.
The Department of the North offered as a free gift to the nation a line of battle ship mounting 60 guns. The sailors who were to man this vessel, swore they would blow her up rather than strike. Referred to the Committee of Marine.
SUNDAY, February 17.
Letter from the Minister at War.
" Citizen President.
" I announce to the Convention that the Dutch fort, called St. Michael, and situated on the left bank of the Meuse, is at present in the power of the armies of the French Republic. It was taken by General Champ Morin without any resistance. Some Dutch soldiers have been taken prisoners. The capture of this fort, and that of Herseuwert, which I announced to you lately, will greatly facilitate our operations."
L O N D O N, February 22.
Rear Admiral Gardner is appointed Commander in Chief of the squadron intended for the protection of Jamaica. His force will consist of seven sail of the line, among which will be the Queen, of 90 guns.
Admiral Graves is expected to hoist his flag in a few days, as Second in Command of the Channel fleet.
The regiments of British infantry, about to embark for Holland, will consist of 8000 effective men.
Monsieur of France, has published a proclamation at Ham, in Westphalia, which mentions the late murder, committed upon the person of Louis XVI, and declares, that " the Dauphin Louis Charles, born the 27th of March, 1785, is King of France and Navarre, under the name of Louis XVIII." Monsieur then declares himself to be Regent, and that he assumes the reigns of Government, conjointly with the other Princes of Blood Royal, of whom the Count D'Artois is appointed Lieutenant of France. The proclamation is dated " January 28th, under our seal, which we make use of in the signing of sovereign Acts, until the seals of the kingdom, destroyed by the reigning faction, are re-made; in the year 1793, and the 1st of the reign of Louis seventeenth."
Feb. 25. The latest accounts from Paris, by letter, say, that it was determined by the Convention that the TRIAL of the QUEEN should take place on the 1st of March.
No information can be obtained of the Dauphin or the Queen's sitters; every thing is kept in the most profound secrecy.
Marat has been denounced in the National Convention for an expression of sympathy concerning the Queen. He said the Queen shed tears. A decree was immediately passed, to expel any member who should express the least sympathy towards any of the Royal Family.
If the National Convention put all their threats in execution, they will have rather a heavy job of it this campaign: They are to dethrone the King of England, and send his Ministers to the Tower; to banish the Stadtholder, and take possession of Holland; to uncrown the Pope, and make Italy an 85th department; to send Commissioners to Russia; to imprison the Empress, and plant the tree of liberty at Petersburg; to raze Vienna to the ground, and behead the Emperor; to overturn the Monarchy of Prussia, and establish a National Convention at Berlin! And all this is to be done by an armed banditti who are nearly half-starved, shoeless, and shirtless, and many of them without coats, men who are paid for their labor with paper that has no cre-
before their eyes.
The Dutch mail received yesterday, brought advice of a smart action between a detachment of Prussians, and a large part of the French army under General Chamboran, before Venlo, but although attended with much slaughter, did not prove any wise decisive, each party claiming victory. The Prussians retained the field.
Insurrection in Ireland.
The foes of order, of civilization, of humanity, the Jacobins, have too successfully laboured to infuse their nefarious doctrines into the sister kingdom, as well as into this.—Some of their pupils in the North of Ireland, till now the advocates of Roman Catholic emancipation, in the evident hope it would not be obtained, and of that powerful body being forced into sedition, now stimulate the dissenters to oppose the relief promised by their sovereign, and legislature to the multitude. The extreme concern we feel in having to announce that TWO THOUSAND of these deluded men ARE IN ARMS at Belfast, is lessened by a knowledge of the general sentiments of the people.
We repeat that the Irish are loyal to their King and attached to Britain. Britain has its Marats, its Robertspierres—but the treason of a few Russians cannot taint the national character.
The population of Ireland exceeds four millions five hundred thousand—we pronounce that there are not among them five thousand Republicans.
One of Dumourier's aid-de camps, of the name of Ellis, has been seized in Dublin, from whence the factious have flown to the insurgents, who are headed by Mr. Fitzgerald.
That the plan has been long maturing, though not matured, is evident from the force and appointment of the fanatics. They were to have waited till the adepts in human butcheries could have arrived from France, but that some vessels, employed by them to found the coast, being captured, lead to a discovery.
On the 16th instant an extraordinary Messenger arrived at the Hague from England. On the same day a Messenger arrived from Breda, at the palace of the Stadtholder, who brings intelligence, that the French forces to the number of 18 000 men, approached that fortress. The sluices are opened, and the environs are now two foot under water. The Governor requested that he be permitted to keep up the inundation. His Serene Highness not only granted his request, but sent orders to open his sluices completely, if necessity should require it.
The officers of the Brigade of Guards, now marching on Dutch duty, have been practising the different evolutions of Tobacco with great spirit, for the last fortnight.—The most delicate Ensign already can fire six pipes in the course of the evening; and all the Field Officers, to a man, run through the subdivisions of chewing, quidding, &c. with true Virginia facility!
B R E D A, February 16.
The day before yesterday, in the afternoon, intelligence was received here that 800 French troops, with two pieces of artillery, had arrived in the village of Meel and Meerseel, situate at the distance of two miles from this fortress, and that a body of troops had also arrived at Hogstraaten, Turnhout, &c. where all the peasants and waggons had been forced to conduct the heavy artillery from Antwerp.
This excited great consternation here, especially among the emigrants, who set off to a man. Necessary measures for the defence of this place are taken; the outward barriers have strong guards, cannoniers with lighted matches are posted near the cannons, and the trees without the gates are cut down. No acts of hostility have as yet been commenced, and although the French have entered the territories of the Republic, yet they only brought the necessary provisions of the peasants for ready specie.
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 1.
WAR WITH RUSSIA.
A war between this country and Russia has long been deemed probable—it now appears inevitable.
Advice was this day received, that a Russian army of 24,000 men has been formed on the frontiers of Sweden and Finland. The account has occasioned great alarm, and Count Cederstrom, the new Adjutant-General has received orders to march to the frontiers, and with such forces as he may be able to assemble, to oppose the Russians, should they attempt an invasion.
This city is in a state of the utmost fermentation.
P L Y M O U T H, February 13.
Orders arrived from the Admiralty to Admiral Crosby, commander in chief of his Majesty's ships at this port, to burn, sink, and destroy all vessels belonging to the French nation; an account being received, that a large French frigate had been seen off the Dodmin.
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.
April 24, 1793.

UNITED STATES.
AUGUSTA, March 30.
A trader of veracity, who came to town last week from the Rock-Landing, and whose excursions, on the confines of the territory of the United States, were extensive, informs us, that within this month the depredations of the savages have been unusually bold, and regardless of any aggressions from the federal troops, who displayed the caution of defence, rather than the appearance of pursuit or hostile operations. There were only seventeen of the military at the Rock Landing when he left it, the remaining forces occupying such stations, as in their judgment were best calculated to discharge the important object of their commission.
Captain Roberts, of South Carolina, occupied a post on the Oconee, called Mat, or Martha's-Bluff, a considerable detachment was erecting a fort of great strength and elevation, five miles from the Rock Landing. A small cardon of troops were in stockade, forty miles from that place; and doubtless the most judicious and military arrangements in their power have been made to watch and suppress a number of white people more dangerous than the Indians.
He adds, that the Creeks were lately joined by some tribes of northern Indians, which must prove a stimulus to more open and outrageous operations. He says that his journey to town was five days retarded by the late inundations, and that all the mills on the Ogechee river, with houses, stock of all descriptions, and other property, were swept away as if it were an universal deluge.
NEW-YORK, April 20.
It was yesterday said, that a cannonade was heard off the Hook—and persons from thence assert, that a French frigate is in the offing—confirmation is wanting.
Extract of a letter to a respectable mercantile house in this city, dated Falmouth, February 15th, via Philadelphia.
The English government have lately given 34s. per barrel for flour, and in proportion for wheat, to be landed in Great Britain (but only by American bottoms) they continue to purchase the meat, and the French agents also. We are landing here some cargoes sold to our government, and others we are about to forward to France, by order of our correspondents. Prices keep up in Spain and Portugal, so that we think the cargoes expected will sell well, unless our government should cease to purchase. We sold, a few days since, a cargo of 270 tons of flour, at 34s. per barrel, superfine, and 32s. fine. If the war continues, we expect American vessels will get good freight. An embargo is laid on all English vessels."
Extract of a letter from London, to his friend in the United States.
"Before this reaches you, I suppose you will be apprised of the appointment of an ambassador at your court—Sir Guy Carleton is the personage spoken of. Great-Britain wishes to fashion you to her views, and, therefore, reserves her severity and sends a politic and popular character among you.—But remember the French! They fought for you—they bled for you, and they now suffer because they have dared to imitate your noble example. Surely no man in America will be so much dazzled by the cursed loitre of stars and garters, of toys and trinkets, as to withhold his hearty echo of "Long live the glorious revolution & independence of France."
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.
When the last accounts left the continent of Europe, the Duke of Brunswick lay ill of a billious fever. His brother Prince Frederick was to succeed him in command. The plan of the French Generals appeared to be an instant incursion into Holland.
"Unless the Prussian army is able to stop General Dumourier's progress (says a foreign paper) there is little doubt from the present temper of the Belgic nation, but he will succeed in his enterprises against Holland. The discontents with the Austrian government, which a few years ago were checked by the presence of an army of mercenaries, are by no means at an end, and the appearance of Dumourier, with any prospect of success, would bring many thousands to the republican standard of France."
The President of the United States arrived in town, from his southern tour yesterday, in good health.
Letters received at New-York from Dublin, on Tuesday last, inform, that General Dumourier had taken Rotterdam, a sea port town in Holland.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, dated February 3, to his friend in this city.
"All is working in Europe for the freedom of man, the downfall of Antichrist, and the dawn of that day, when all shall sit under their vines and fig-trees and no tyrants make them afraid. Even war, our foolish war, will aid those events, and ere long the spirit of delusion will cease."
"France is acting under an unseen, and unacknowledged influence, that influence that dictated to prophets what they knew not, and the time of its accomplishment was equally hid from them. You may, in your peaceful clime, observe the signs of the times, and hail that approach, which may be as instantaneous as the lightning, which startleth from the east, and shineth unto the west!"
"Your old acquaintance, Fayette—alas, how degraded, how unjustly fallen. He was in league with the King, not deceived by him, and is suspec-
all desire to see realized. He is confined in the castle of Magdebourg, and at the mercy of the despot of Prussia, who, by the way, as one of the villainous confederacy of princes, is taking his share of the kingdom of Poland—but this also is in aid of what they think not. All will work for good."
There is a letter in town from Lisbon, dated the 5th of March, which contains the following accounts—"That France has declared War against Spain—that a French cruiser has taken a Spanish vessel loaded with hides and tallow, and having on board 100,000 dollars, in specie—that the British government had publicly recognized the Dauphin as King of France—that Lisbon was arming with vigour, and would have a fleet of ships of the line in a few days ready for sea."
PITTSBURG, April 10.
The latest intelligence from Fort-Franklin gives us reason to hope, that the six Nations will remain peaceable.
About six weeks past, a party of Indians stole 30 horses from a settlement on Russell's creek, in Kentucky.
They were pursued by the inhabitants, who overtook them on the south side of Cumberland river, killed one Indian, and regained the horses—On their return, in the re-crossing Cumberland River, the last raft was fired on, and two men wounded, by a number of Indians, who had embodied and pursued them. The Indians followed them to the settlement, and after the inhabitants retired to their homes, they again stole 20 of the same horses.
BALTIMORE, April 23.
A London paper of February 23, lays, "His Majesty has issued a Proclamation, stating, that all subjects of this kingdom, who may enter on board French ships, with intent to commit hostilities against this country, or who may otherwise assist the enemies of Great-Britain, will become liable to suffer death, and all the penalties of high treason."
The ship Industry, by which we have this day's Foreign Intelligence, left the Downs about the 6th of March—No accounts are received by the Industry of the Death of the Queen of France; we may therefore conclude, that the reports to that effect are without foundation.
Last evening, Dr. Gant, who, some time since, was apprehended on suspicion of having robbed the Eastern Mail, made his escape from the goal in this town. Whoever apprehends and delivers him at the said goal, we are authorised to pay, will receive a generous reward.
When the last American ships left England, we are informed that a descent was daily expected to be made by the French on the islands of Guernsey and Jersey; and that, to prevent them from landing, three British ships of the line and a frigate had received orders to watch the motions of the French in that part—that intelligence had been received at Paris, on the 6th of February, that notwithstanding the rigour of the season, Dumourier had taken the field, and, with his whole army, had marched towards Holland—that on the evening of the 8th, an order had been received at Ostend, by the French Consul, signed by the French Minister of Marine, to stop all the English, Imperial, Russian, Prussian, Dutch, and Tuscan vessels in that port, which was accordingly done at one o'clock the next morning—that in all the British ports, great exertions were making in fitting out armed vessels, to cruise against the French privateers, with which the British and Irish channels were much infested.
ALEXANDRIA, April 15.
A letter of the 20th of February from Dublin says, "As to affairs of state, we shall soon want a General Washington in this Country."
The Earl of Dorchester (Sir Guy Carleton) is the person mentioned as appointed ambassador from the English court to the United States, and may be daily expected.
Extract of a letter from Col. William Lowther, to his Excellency Henry Lee, Esquire, dated Harrison county, April 4, 1793.
"SIR, "I enclose to you a letter from Captain James Neal and Mr. Phelps, at Neal's station, near the mouth of the Little Kanawha, setting forth to me the great apprehensions of approaching danger, requesting of me some protection; but not having it in my power to give them any, and my feelings much wounded at their distressed situation, I thought it advisable to forward these to you by express, which I am in hopes will meet with your approbation in every sense—I am apprehensive should it be deemed necessary to call a company of volunteer militia together, it could hardly be done, by reason of their being disappointed in their first and second undertaking, and now being engaged in other business—I will not presume to point out any way of protection, but leave that to your Excellency's superior wisdom—and rest assuredly that something will be done for the suffering frontiers of the different counties. I am, Sir, with due respect, your most obedient, WILLIAM LOWTHER."
His Excellency Henry Lee.
March 31, 1793.
"Dear Colonel,"
"Times are very alarming at present—We conceive there are more Indians out at this time than has been since the war. There came a man here last night, who informs that on the 23d instant he was at the Big Kanawha, where he saw a party of Indians attack a cabin on the other side of the River—here they killed a young woman and took a boy prisoner, but through the bravery of old Mr.
of the men on the ground, and two or three more wounded, so they were obliged to lead them off—Squire Green also came up yesterday, and gives the same account, therefore it is very certain. We are also certainly informed by men coming up the river, that they saw as many as thirteen rants, some of which measured 18 feet by 14. Tracks have also been lately seen on Little Hockhocken; and yesterday a party crossed the Ohio, near Sandy run; whether they intended for this station, or for your county, is uncertain."
"We leave it to you, Sir, to judge of the situation of this frontier, and make no doubt but you will do every thing in your power for our protection."
"We are, with great esteem, your humble servants,"
"JAMES NEAL, "HUGH PHELPS,"
"P. S. After sealing this letter we have this moment received a certain account of two rants crossing the Ohio, one above the mouth of Bull creek, the other about the Long Reach—You may by this movement of the enemy, see the situation our frontiers are in, and we fear your frontiers are in greater danger. Accounts of the Indians, crossing some parts of the river, come almost hourly; we can at this time only loudly pray for protection, which we make no doubt you will give to the utmost in your power."
"We are, Sir, your humble suppliants, for ourselves and the people in general."
"J. N. "H. P."
"Col. WILLIAM LOWTHER."
Intelligence from Kanawha. The Indians have made incursions to Kanawha, taken two negroes belonging to William Morris—Colonel Boon and another, either killed or taken.
MARTINSBURG, April 29.
On the 6th instant, the Hon. Major General Wayne returned to Legionville, from Pittsburg.
It is said the army was to move from that encampment in the course of a week or two after.
We learn that the Executive of the United States are about making large remittances to France, towards paying our French debt.
There seems to be (says a New-York writer) a want of common national politeness in this country towards France. As they interfered not in our sentencing criminals, during the war, what possible right have we to pass a judgment upon similar transactions in France?
The twenty-first day of the month appears to have been singularly ominous and fatal to LOUIS XVI.
Twenty-first of April, 1770, he was married.
Twenty-first of June, 1770, the Fete took place on account of his marriage, when about 1500 persons lost their lives.
Twenty-first of January, 1782, the Grand Fete on account of the birth of the Dauphin.
Twenty-first of June, 1791, his flight to Varennes.
Twenty-first of September, 1792, abolition of royalty.
Twenty-first of January, 1793, his Execution, lamented all over Europe.
"A Lady" in a Boston paper, has published her determination to wear for mourning for Louis the 16th, for the period of one month, a black rose, near the left breast. Not content with this tribute herself, she entreats her dear beloved sisters throughout the United States to follow her Example!
From a Norwich (Connecticut) paper, of April 11.
Interesting intelligence, from the West-Indies.
By a gentleman from New-London we learn, that on Tuesday last, Capt. Joseph Smith, arrived there in 13 days from Guadalupe, who informs, that previous to his sailing the islands of Guadalupe and Martinico were both given up to the English by the inhabitants, and the British flags were displayed on the forts of both islands.
Died—Mr. JAMES CRANE.—Mr. HUMPHRY KEYES.
NOTICE TO DISTILLERS,
THAT all Liquors removed in any manner whatever from any Distill-House, without a Certificate previously had therefor, is liable to seizure—blank Certificates for such removal are delivered by the Subscriber, free of expense.
NICHOLAS ORRICK, C. E.
April 25, 1793.
FOUR DOLLARS REWARD,
ON Sunday 21st instant, was stolen out of the Subscriber's house in Martinsburg, a drab-coloured GREAT COAT, lined with green baze, with yellow buttons, a large cape, and standing collar, lined with brown velveteen. Whoever gives me information of said coat, on conviction of the thief, shall have the above reward, or One Dollar for the Coat returned.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Martinsburg, April 24, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES. FROM THE NORTH-CAROLINA JOURNAL.
Mr. HODGE, The writer of the following lines is no friend to Kings: He is the friend of human life. He however considers his country under obligations to the last King of the French and in common with the free, the dispassionate and the grateful of his countrymen, pours forth the tribute of respectful pity to the manes of the decolates Monarch. In common also with the philosopher, the philanthropist, and the politician, he declares his indignation and sorrow are equally awakened, that the progress of Liberty should be disgraced with the blood of a King, whose errors have arisen more from situation than from principle.
DEATH OF LOUIS XVI.
THEE, King of Sorrows, shall my verse bewail* Tho' France an impious hand may raise, Thou shalt not want the Stranger's praise, Who marks, with Pity's pen, thy melancholy tale.
Sad Monarch like DARIUS great and good, Like him abandon'd left by all, Who stand aloof, and see thee fall— Fall from thy high estate and welter in thy blood.†
Imagination, borne on rapid wing, Flies o'er the broad Atlantic wave, Starts at thy undeserved grave, And vents her anguish for the martyr'd King.
She sees, around the crimson'd scaffold stand, Democracy with furious eye, Delirious Rage, pale Jealousy, While joyous Murder crowns her regicidal band.
Fair Freedom, watchful of her hallow'd fame, Grieves to behold the purple flood— She sees her footsteps stain'd with blood, And hides her blushes at the deed of Shame.
In Sorrow's prison, by Distress laid low, The frantic QUEEN despairing lies. Hark! to the desolating cries! Loud the laments, "nor small her cause of woe."‡
COLUMBIA, too, shall raise the trophied urn, (By Love, Compassion, Gratitude, Invited from the rabble rude) And wander oft, her Royal Friend to mourn.
Sleep, LOUIS, sleep in dust profound, And with thy short life's varied woes, May cruel Hate and Madness close, Nor black Revenge defame, nor Malice foam around. COLUMBUS.
Halifax, April 1.
NOTES AND IMITATIONS.
* "Thee, Queen of pathos, shall my proud verse hail." Della Crusca. † "He sang Darius, great and good, By too severe a fate. Fallen, fallen, fallen, fallen. Fallen from his high estate, And weltering in his blood, Deserted at his utmost need, By those his former bounty fed." Dryden. ‡ "I am sad. Nor small is my cause of woe." Ossian.
ORIGINAL ANECDOTE Of the late Rev. Samuel Moody.
Female Contrivance rendered abortive.
MR. MOODY was often subjected to distress or to straits at least, in his progress through life; which no doubt had a happy tendency to expand his heart, and while it yielded a tear for the misery of others, made his hand readily administer its aid, and as far as its scanty finances would allow, and sometimes apparently further. After a season of difficulty, he fortunately received a small sum of money. Mrs. Moody, fearing the ill effects of her husband's liberality, and judging it proceeded from an impetuous flow of generosity, which perhaps might be restrained, had he time for reflection; by some means got his purse and tied the strings in a great number of hard knots. Mr. Moody soon after met an object of charity—distress was pleaded and his ready hand drew forth the purse, for the contents of which he never knew a better mode of application.
Some of the knots he untied, others were too firmly fixed to submit to that operation. Patience gave way—the worthy old divine reached his benevolent hand to the beggar—"Here" says he, "e'en take purse and all, you have perhaps more patience than me—untie the strings at leisure."
A DISTILLER WANTED.
A Man of good character, that understands the Distilling Business, will meet with constant employment at the Great Lick.
JAMES MAXWELL.
April 2, 1793.
MUNSTER,
Rising four years old, will stand this Season, at the Plantation of Capt. Nicholas McIntyre, 3 1/2 miles from Shepherd's-Town, and will cover Mares at Two Dollars the Season. This horse is full 16 1/2 hands high, of a beautiful dapple'd dark-brown bay, strong and well made, of an elegant carriage and figure. He was got by the noted horse Munster, who is of the dray-breed, and is the largest and handsomest horse of his age in the County. The money to be paid by the 1st of September next, or merchantable grain, at the market price, delivered at any of the mills in Shepherd's-Town. MOSES MCINTYRE.
April 15, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
That well calculated stand for a TAN-YARD, TAVERN, DISTILLERY, and STORE, in the Town of STRASBURG, commonly known by the name of STOYER'S-TOWN, in SHENANDOAH COUNTY. This valuable property contains three half-acre lots, with a large and spacious House, well finished, with two good cellars, twenty-two Tan-Vatts, with a proportionable number of Hams, Bates and Limes; also, a Carrying-Shop, Bark-Mill, Bark-Shed, with a large quantity of good Bark, Saddler's shop, with a cellar under the whole, Still-House, and Wheel-House which conveys a large quantity of good water into the Still-House. Also, a fine Barn, with many more convenient buildings, which makes this property as well calculated for business as perhaps any in this State; one of those lots is wholly converted into a fine garden. The Tanning-Tools and Bark, with two fine new Stills, Tubs, &c. will be sold with the property, if required. The terms of sale will be made known by applying to the Subscriber, living on the premises, and a good and sufficient title will be made the purchaser.
JOHN OFERRALL.
N. B. If this property is not sold in the course of six months, it will be rented for a number of years, with or without the Stills, Tubs, Tools, &c. If sold, possession will be given in September, or sooner if desired.
April 13, 1793.
THESE are to inform the Public in general, and our old Customers in particular, that after the date hereof, we appoint Thomas Duncan's Tavern for a stage, where we propose attending the first day of Court in each month, to receive Cloth to dress, and return it when dress'd. All such as please to favour us with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the best manner, and with all possible despatch, by
THOMAS BUTTERFIELD, HIRAM HANSHAW,
(Fullers, at Capt. Hanshaw's Fulling-Mill. March 18, '93.
BY a former notice, all those indebted to me, were desired to settle their respective accounts; few have attended to it—I therefore once more give this public notice, that those who do not immediately settle and pay off their dues, may depend on being prosecuted according to law, as no longer indulgence will be given.
JACOB FINK.
April 6, 1793.
FOR SALE,
137 acres of good LAND, lying in Berkeley County, within two miles of Shepherd's-Town. The land may be considered as well improved; there are about eighty acres cleared and under good fence, a good Stone House, good Barn and Stables. For terms apply to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
JACOB WILLIAMSON.
March 23, 1793.
Wanted to purchase,
A good serviceable Saddle HORSE. Apply to the Printer.
To be sold, at the Printing-Office hereof, The Trial of Louis XVI. late King of France, printed in German.
ALL Persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Robert Lile, deceased, are hereby notified, that unless they come in and settle the same by May Court next, their accounts will be put in suit; any Persons having any demands against the said estate, are requested to bring them in immediately for settlement.
HUGH LILE, Executor, ELENOR DUNCAN, Executrix.
April 15, '93
To be rented by the Subscriber, and possession given this day,
A convenient STONE HOUSE, 43 and half by 30 feet, (rented by rooms or the whole house)—there is a good well of water on the lot of said house. The Subscriber will sell the above house, and several others, very cheap, if two thirds of the money is paid down; the other third will be waited for perhaps as long as a purchaser would chuse;—the latter houses, one of brick, 25 feet by 20, two story; one a square log house, 24 feet by 20, two story; one ditto, 30 feet by 14, one and half story, with stables, kitchens, gardens, &c.—the whole of the houses situate in Martinsburg, on Burke-Street, and are all convenient to said well of water (a privilege which will belong to all the said houses).
ALSO FOR SALE,
500 acres of exceeding good Land, on Elk River, in the County of Harrison. Good titles will be given for the said premises.
All Persons are desired to settle their private debts with the Subscriber for medicine.
ROBERT WILCOX.
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, April 15, '93.
Wanted immediately,
AN industrious young Man, who is a good MILLER, to whom good wages will be given. Apply to the Printer, or
IGNATIUS OFERRALL.
April 15, '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, 1793.
ALL Persons having any demands against the estate of the late Mr. John Shively, are hereby notified, that unless they bring in their several claims before May Court next, they will be excluded from payment; and all those indebted to said estate are desired to settle the same by the above stated time, as no longer indulgence will be given.
JOSIAH FLAGG, Administrator.
April 15, '93.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds and Notes, Magistrates' Summons, Sheriffs' Blanks, Lawyer's Declarations, &c. &c.