The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-01-13 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1794.
[NUMBER 165—VOL 4.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
TO BE SOLD, ON THE PREMISES, AT PUBLIC AUCTION—For ready money, On FRIDAY the 31st of January, instant, By Virtue of a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, obtained by the late Humphrey Keyes against Richard Boucher , on the 10th day of March, 1791, Two hundred and fifty acres of Land, in the County of Berkeley, on Evar's run, near Charlestown, whereon the said Richard Boucher now lives. This Land has the advantage of a fine stream of water running through it, affords a competent proportion of meadow, is well timbered, and a rich strong soil. ABRAHAM SHEPHERD, WILLIAM DARKE, THOMAS RUTHERFORD, } Commissioners. January 4, 1794.
THE Partnership of MARK and COOK is dissolved by mutual consent this 4th December, 1793. JOHN MARK, WILLIAM COOK.
N O T I C E.
A LL Persons having demands on the estate of William Skinner , late of Berkeley, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts for adjustment; and all those indebted to the said estate, are requested to make payment, as it is wished that an immediate settlement may take place. REBECCA SKINNER, Administratrix. To be rented, a SADDLER'S SHOP , with or without the working tools. Martinsburg, December 23, 1793.
A Scheme of a LOTTERY, For the disposal of Land, Cattle, and Merchandize, as follows, 1 Prize of fifty acres of good land, £ 75 0 0 1 ditto of fifty acres of ditto, - - 75 0 0 1 ditto a young mare, - - - 12 12 0 1 ditto a milch cow, - - - - 4 10 0 10 ditto each one sheep, at 12/ - - 6 0 0 286 ditto each 6/8 in merchandize, - - 95 6 8 Expences of drawing, and other contingencies, - - - 1 11 4 £ 270 0 0
300 Prizes, } 900 Tickets, at 6/ each, £ 270 0 0 600 Blanks. } The above Lottery is calculated in Virginia currency, dollars at 6/ and as it cannot be doubted on the first sight of this scheme, that the Tickets will not remain long on hand, as the two first Prizes are so valuable, being each 50 acres of good land, lying within 10 miles of Martinsburg , near Opekon , each of which would be a pretty settlement for a tradesman, there being a stream of water running exactly between the two; or should any adventurer be so fortunate as to draw them both, they would make together a pretty little farm, as it is tolerable good wheat land.
From the present rapid sale of the Tickets, the Subscriber has determined on drawing the 1st day of March next, if the tickets should then be sold. He has appointed Messrs. James Kercheval and Edward Talbert as Managers, and the place of drawing at Mr. David Middleton's Tavern. The 286 Prizes, valued at 6/8 Virginia currency each are to consist of calicoes, men's jacket patterns, wool hats, silk and pocket handkerchiefs, plated shoe-buckles, &c. January 3, 1794. ZADOCK WILLETT.
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.
R AN away from the Subscriber, on the night of the 19th of September last, a Negro Man named Somers , about 26 or 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, tawny complexion, has a down look. He took with him when he went away, a light cloth coat and breeches, a red rag waistcoat, a round white sailor jacket, a pair of striped and a pair of tow overalls, a good wool hat, and shoes. He will endeavour to pass for a freeman. Whoever apprehends said Negro and returns him to me, or commits him to jail so that I get him again, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges. JOHN KEARNEY. Berkeley County, Virginia, November 11, 1793.
FOR SALE, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Magistrates' Summons.
W A N T E D, A small Plantation, within a few miles of Martinsburg , for which real property in said town will in part be given. Apply to the Printer.
F O R S A L E, A serviceable young Mare, a young Cow and Calf, and a Cow forward with Calf. Apply at the Printing Office.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A YOUNG MAN, well acquainted with the Distilling Business, and who can give an indisputable recommendation. December 23d, 1793. Inquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOLD, On reasonable terms, 100 Acres of good Land, on Back-Creek, adjoining Isaac Clawson's , 4 acres of which are cleared, the land well water'd and timber'd; good meadow may be made. For terms of sale, apply to. JAMES QUICK. December 2d, 1793.
Constant employ and good wages will be given to a JOURNEYMAN BLACKSMITH , Who is acquainted with the different branches of the business, by WILLIAM MERRETT.
The subscribers to this Paper, on the route from Bath to Hampshire, are requested to pay one half the amount of their subscription to the present time only, to Mr. William M Mahon , by whom they were supplied, the remaining half to be reserved for the Printer, or his order.
KNOXVILLE, December 7. Two Cherokee Indians, a fellow and a squaw, taken on the Tennessee, by Captain Harrison, in a late scout, have been brought to this place; they inform, that the town on the south side of Hightower River, where a part of General Sevier's army had the late combat, is the principal place of rendezvous for the Creeks and Cherokees to assemble, previous to their coming in upon the frontiers; this town is principally inhabited by Creeks, and is governed by a Creek Chief, called the Buffalo-Horn .—Since Gen. Sevier's expedition the Indians have done but very little mischief on the frontiers of this district; they have stolen a number of horses and cattle from the out settlements, and some small trails have been seen in different places.
On Monday last Nicholas Ball , (passing from Golliher's creek to Well's Station , in Knox county .) was fired on by five Indians, and received three bullets through his clothes. In the action which Capt. Evans had at Hightower , Mr. Ball had two bullets shot through his hat. Copy of a letter from Col. James Winchester , to Brigadier General James Robertson , dated Summer county , Croft's Mill , November 9, 1793.
"SIR, "Some horses having been stolen, and Indians seen in this neighbourhood, I ordered out Lieut. Snoddy , with thirty men, to scour the woods about Caney Fork , and, if possible, discover their main encampment.
"On the 4th instant, he met two, who fled, and he pursued to a large camp near the Rock Island Ford of the Caney Fork , where he took 28 good Spanish blankets, two matchcoats, eight new brass kettles, one fire lock, three new swords, Spanish blades, a bag of vermilion, powder and lead, several bayonets, spears, war hatchets, bridles and halters.—Evening coming on he withdrew from the camp, about a mile, to an eminence, where he halted his men, and laid on their arms all night.—About the dawn of day they appeared advancing, with trailed arms, and about thirty yards distance a firing commenced, and was kept up from three to four rounds, when the Indians retreated, leaving one fellow on the ground, and were seen to bear off several wounded. Lieut. Snoddy had two men killed, and three wounded, it is hoped not mortally. Such conduct and bravery would do honor to veteran troops.
"I have the honor to be, "Your obedient, humble servant, "JAMES WINCHESTER." Brig. Gen. Robertson, } Mero District. }
CATO—NUMBER IV.—From a New York paper.
H AVING shewn that we have nothing to hope from the justice or friendship of Britain, but every thing to dread from her rapacity and desire of revenge, let us see what we have to hope in the event of her being successful in her war with France.—That war can be derived only from both or either of these sources, revenge for the aid she gave to the United States, or aversion to a Republican form of government. If the first of these has had any influence, it strengthens the ties which should bind the affections of this country to France, since she may be said to suffer in our cause. If the latter, the same reason applies more strongly for a war with us, since the similarity of our religion, language, manners, and our mutual intercourse, will have a more decided influence upon the sentiments of the people of Britain.
If both these sentiments operate against France, they operate more forcibly against us. What then is to guard us from her attacks? Not her love of justice, for this would equally oppose her interference with France and her violation of every established right with respect to us. Not her regard for treaties, for these as between us, she considers a dead letter. Not her friendship, for in the instances I have mentioned, she has publicly declared that she distinguishes us by peculiar marks of aversion.—And if new proofs were wanted of this, they would appear in the measures she has lately taken to frustrate our endeavours to conclude a peace with the Indians. But as I wish to draw a veil over that humiliating transaction, suffice it to say, that our commissioners appeared as prisoners—that they were not suffered to give a single present, so essential in Indian treaties—that their terms were offered and answered through British runners, and that it terminated in confirming the savage league against us. Again a truce is made, through the means of Britain, between Portugal and Algiers, and pirates, which the power of Portugal had confined to the Mediterranean, are let loose to cruise in the Atlantic upon our trade.
Thus this humane nation who are continually vociferating the cruelty of France, are deliberately consigning a people, sprung from the same ancestors, professing the same religion with themselves to the tomahawks of savages, and the bonds and stripes of barbarian infidels. Is it possible then, that any man among us can seriously doubt, that a war between us and Britain, will necessarily follow her success (which God forbid) in her war with France? Can any man doubt that her delay as hitherto, has only arisen from the uncertainty of the event, the present derangement of her manufactures, and the hopes of gaining such an influence in our councils, as will effect a revolution here with the least trouble to herself.
If any such doubts are still entertained, surely the slightest attention to the following facts, will remove them. In the commencement of the war, she treated us with some attention, her ships were restrained, the provision vessels that were carried to England, received the price of their commodities, & their freight; but when the success of the combined armies gave her reason to hope for a speedy reduction of France; and when for that very reason, restrictive measures upon us became the less necessary, she proceeded to take the steps that I have before mentioned, and outraging every law of nature and nations, solemnly declared, that she would capture, and for the benefit of the captors, condemn every American vessel laden with provisions, the great staple of this country, that was found on her way to any part of France. Spain has joined her in this declaration, and Russia, has declared that there can be no neutrality with rebels, so that with us, who are the allies (would I could say the friends of France,) she is already upon her own principles at war. But have they stopped at this declaration? Have they not already acted conformably to these principles? Have they permitted nations, the most independent to judge for themselves on this interesting question, or any question which affected the happiness and government of the community when it interfered with their views? Poland wished to change a miserable and tumultuous aristocracy to a limited monarchy, by which the great body of the people, who have hitherto been considered as slaves were to be emancipated: But this it seems was a crime unpardonable in their eyes; and this devoted nation was parcelled out by the present allies of Britain, among the neighbouring despots.
If then without any crime, either alledged or pretended, other than that of wishing to improve their government, this unhappy nation has passed under a foreign yoke, can we hesitate in pronouncing that the same fate awaits us, since our conduct is as much more offensive in their eyes as a republic is more free than a limited monarchy?
CATO.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, December 26.
A Petition against the election of Mr. Preston, from Virginia, was presented and read; and on the motion of the sitting member, was referred to the committee of elections.
The house, according to the order of the day, resumed the consideration of the confidential communications from the President of the United States, relative to Algerine business, whereupon the galleries were that.
Thursday, January 2.
Mr. Clarke moved, that the vote for closing the doors of the house during the discussion of the Algerine business, should be reconsidered. This produced a short conversation, in which Mr. Hillhouse, Mr. Boudinot, Mr. Madison, Mr. Dayton, and several other members spoke—At half past eleven the galleries were cleared.
Friday, January 3.
The debate on fixing a day for taking up Mr. Madison's resolutions, was continued for some time.
Mr. Madison, Mr. Findley, and Mr. Clarke, on the one side, for appointing an early day, and Mr. Murray, Mr. Fitzsimons and others, who were desirous of time for considering the subject. Mr. Clarke particularly observed, that during his acquaintance with the proceedings of public bodies, delay never produced any good effect; he was therefore of opinion that if the first of May next should be named, some members would then appear as unprepared as they were this day.
The general sentiment, however, of the House, seemed to be in favour of a short delay; and when the question was put on the most dilant day, viz. Monday week, it was agreed to; and that 100 copies of the resolution be printed, for the use of the members.
The following Resolutions were laid on the table by Mr. Madison.
Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, That the interest of the United States would be promoted by further restrictions and higher duties, in certain cases, on the manufactures and navigation of foreign nations employed in the commerce of the United States than those now imposed.
1. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that an additional duty ought to be laid on the following articles, manufactured by European nations having no commercial treaty with the United States.
On all cloths of which leather is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all manufactured iron, steel, tin, pewter, copper, brass, or articles of which either of these metals is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all articles of which cotton is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all articles of which wool is the material of chief value, where the estimated value on which the duty is payable as above, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem. Where such value is below an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all cloths of which hemp or flax is the material of chief value, and of which the estimate value on which the duty is payable as below an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
On all manufactures of which silk is the material of chief value, an additional duty of per centum ad valorem.
2. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that an additional duty of per ton ought to be laid on the vessels belonging to nations having no commercial treaties with the United States.
3. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that the duty on vessels belonging to nations having commercial treaties with the United States, ought to be reduced to per ton.
4. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that where any nation may refuse to consider as vessels of the United States, any vessels not built within the United States; the foreign built vessels of such nation ought to be subjected to a like refusal, unless built within the United States.
5. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that where any nation may refuse to admit the produce or manufactures of the United States, unless in vessels belonging to the United States, or to admit them in vessels of the United States if last imported from any place not within the United States, a like restriction ought, after the day of to be extended to the produce and manufactures of such nation; and that in the mean time, a duty of per ton extraordinary ought to be imposed on vessels so importing any such produce or manufacture.
6. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that where any nation may refuse to the vessels of the United States a carriage of the produce or manufactures thereof, whilst such produce or manufactures are admitted by it in its own vessels, it would be but justice to make the restrictions reciprocal: but inasmuch as such a measure, if suddenly adopted, might be particularly distressing in cases which merit the benevolent attention of the United States, it is expedient for the present, that a tonnage extraordinary only of be imposed on the vessels so employed; and that all distilled spirits imported therein shall be subjected to an additional duty of one part of the existing duty.
7. Resolved, as the opinion of this committee, that provision ought to be made for liquidating and ascertaining the losses sustained by citizens of the United States from the operation of particular regulations of any country contravening the law of nations, and that such losses be reimbursed in the first instance, out of the additional duties on the manufactures, productions and vessels of the nation establishing such unlawful regulations.
PROVIDENCE, December 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of eminence in Philadelphia, to his friend here.
"A merchant in London writes, that he was present when a gentleman of the first mercantile character waited on Lord Hawkbury, on behalf of a considerable number of London merchants. He told Lord H. that he came to him for an explicit answer from Government as to the situation of public affairs between America and England: That the merchants were alarmed at the rumor of an expected war, and wished to hear from him the true state of the question; because if such an event was to happen, they ought to be on their guard, that proper steps might be taken to protect their distant property and future engagements. The answer given was, "You may make yourselves easy; the Government have not the least disposition to go to war with America, nor has America any interest or inclination to quarrel with us. While General Washington is at the head, and the friends to the Federal Government are the majority, we shall have no war with America, you may depend. If any irregularities should happen on either side, discussion and accommodation will take place."
BOSTON, December 19.
Extract of a letter from Capt. GEORGE BRIGHT, dated Lisbon, October 15, 1793.
"This will inform you of my late arrival in this port; and shall not venture to sea again, until I see every thing clear. Yesterday a Swedish brig arrived here, that saw 4 American vessels, taken within three miles of the rock of Lisbon. I fear many of my countrymen will fall into the hands of the Algerines, before they can get information of their danger; we can see them cruising in sight of the harbor, every day; but there is no American that will go out of this port, if they remain here this six months."
"I have discharged my people and hauled the ship up, determined to remain here for the present—The negotiations of peace with Algiers, was executed by our old friends the British, unknown to this court, in order to drag us into this fatal war."
What a spectacle of energy does not the Republic of France display at this moment? The animated cause in which they are engaged has so roused and invigorated their minds, that what they never could accomplish under the reign of despotism, they now achieve—they shew themselves a match for all the world. Such ever will be the result of a contest for freedom.
A correspondent is happy to find, that the motion for shutting the galleries when the report relating to the Indian war was reading in Congress, did not obtain: as it is full time that the people should be acquainted with this business, and that it should no longer be carried on, altogether unknown to those who are paying an extra duty for its support, INDIAN WARS and BANK SYSTEMS have been too long kept from the people; the situation of this country requires that "some light should be thrown on these subjects."
As further duties are suggested to be necessary to be laid to answer the exigencies of Government, and the most easy and convenient mode is recommended, it is expected, that the objects of some taxation will be those of the BANK DIVIDENDS, TRANSFERS, FUNDING STOCKS, &c. &c. A revenue from these sources, will operate the most easy on the community at large, and fall on that class of people who are the most able to assist Government in their present exigencies.
The TRADE has already its full proportion of the weight of Government, and the AGRICULTURAL interest ought not to be burdened with any immediate duties, as the farmer now pays a tax by the import and excise.
FROM A CORRESPONDENT.
What a dangerous and alarming situation are the United States thrown into by the iniquitous and diabolical plans of the British Government, which, contrary to the laws of nature, and of nations the most debased, have covenanted with Spain, Portugal and Russia, and even with the ALGERINES! to destroy the liberties of France and America. These engines played off by the intrigues of the British court to the ruin of our trade and commerce, with which our agricultural interest is immediately connected, call loudly for the determination of the United States to stop all intercourse with Great Britain or her colonies. It is generally believed that the other powers in Europe would have continued friendly to our commerce, if they had been wholly free from English influence, and corruption—therefore, as they are the infamous instigators of our misfortunes—let us retaliate on them alone; let us show them that spirit as a NATION united in one common cause, which they before experienced as Colonies only, but to their sorrow. Let the Capitol of Massachusetts set the example, as in old times, and all will follow on until the work is completed. Call a town-meeting—let the door of Faneuil Hall be once more opened—let our fathers and their sons assemble and publicly declare a NON-IMPORTATION AGREEMENT:—Address the CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES to stand firm at their post; to support our treaties with France, and punish the man or men who dare to violate them—cement the union of the two nations by the strongest
commercial ties, and, above all, to root out British influence from our councils and country. Address, also, our beloved President, concerning the differences that may have been excited by evil-minded men between him and the Minister of the French Republic, and pray that they may be cleared up on easy and reasonable terms to their mutual satisfaction, and to the lasting friendship and interest of both nations.
NEW-YORK, December 25.
An account has been handed the public, said to have been received in a letter from Charleston, dated December 12, purporting, that the first business of the General Assembly was, arresting several gentlemen to be tried for having accepted commissions from Mr. Genet, for the purpose of raising 5000 men, in the back country, to assist the French! That they had a large sum of money, &c. &c.
By the ship Stadholder, arrived on Friday last from Lisbon, an important letter was received from Edward Church, Esq. to P. S. Livingston, Esq. of this city, dated October 22, of which the following is a copy:
"Dear Sir,
"I have the pleasure to inform you, that I have this day obtained a promise from this Court of a convoy for our ships, about sixteen in number, to be provided as soon as they shall be ready to sail:—My letter, and the very polite and friendly answer from the Portuguese Minister go by this conveyance, to the secretary of state; the vessel sails tomorrow. I pray you to communicate this pleasing and very important intelligence to the merchants of your city."
Extract of a Letter from a gentleman in Charleston, to his friend in this City, dated the 12th Instant.
"The general assembly for this state met a few days ago—the first business that attracted their attention, was the arresting of Major Hamilton and Mr. Drayton (the latter is Secretary to our Governor.) They are to be tried for high treason, having accepted a commission from Mr. Genet, for the purpose of raising five thousand men in the back country, to assist the French—they have actually received a large sum of money, and were set about enlisting men: several members of the assembly declare, that they are possessed of proof sufficient to convict them. One of our chief judges, Mr. Greenup, is impeached for neglect of duty, and it is thought he will lose his place—it is also thought, that our Governor will be impeached in a few days for aiding and assisting the French privateers contrary to law."
PHILADELPHIA, December 24.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, dated October 22, 1793.
"I have it from good authority, that there has been a very severe action between the French and the whole force of Sardinia, collected, and commanded by the king in person. The battle is said to have been long and bloody, but the latter were finally routed and pursued, with very great slaughter, both on the field of action and in the pursuit. The king of Sardinia was on his march towards Nice, near which he expected to meet the French, and intended to give them battle; but the French advanced about four leagues from Nice, when the abovementioned action ensued. This court seems to be very much alarmed at a report circulating in the palace, that the King of Prussia proposes to withdraw his forces from the field of action, and to retire to his own dominions in peace. Various causes are assigned for this extraordinary and unexpected manoeuvre. It is certain that the report has made a very considerable impression on this court, which encourages me to hope it is not without some foundation. Portugal has granted a convoy to the American vessels now in her ports, to protect them from the Algerines."
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated December 17.
"This morning arrived two American vessels, one from Cadiz, and another from Madeira, by the former nothing new has yet transpired, but by the latter, we hear, that the Algerines are cruising off that island."
A gentleman from Montreal informs, that he received a letter from the city of Quebec, the metropolis of the Canadas, which was wrote while the city was burning, and which mentioned that one quarter of the city was reduced to ashes, and that the fire was still raging. This letter, we understand, was of quite a recent date.
JANUARY 2.
We are desired to inform the public, that the Minister of the French Republic has not authorized the recruiting, formation, or assembling of any armed force or any military corps within the territory of the United States.
A ship, lately arrived at New-York from Lisbon, brings information, that the Spaniards have, since the truce between the Algerines and the Portuguese, given to the former a 74 gun ship; that the convoy of Portuguese armed vessels which is promised the Americans, are to accompany them to the distance of near 400 leagues from the coast.
The above-mentioned ship had a passage of 56 days, and therefore must have left Lisbon about the 15th of October, when a report was prevalent, that Toulon was recaptured and that 7 or 8 English ships of the line had been taken in the harbour.
In this ship an American has arrived as a passenger, who left l'Orient on the 28th of September, at which period the French fleet were masters of the British channel. This fleet failed in two divisions consisting of 31 sail of the line, and 16 frigates.
It is reported that the late official accounts from Lisbon state, that the convoy intended to have been

granted to the American shipping in the ports of Portugal will be withheld thro' the representations of the ministers of the Spanish and British courts; that granting this convoy would be a breach of the truce between Portugal and Algiers. It is also said that this truce was made for the first mentioned power, by the interference of those courts.
Philadelphia, Dec. 16, 1793. 2d year of the French Republic.
Citizen Genet, Minister plenipotentiary of the French republic, to Mr. Jefferson, Secretary of State.
SIR,
I REQUEST of you to lay before the President the annexed requisition which I have just sent to the Attorney General of the United States, and to be so good as to prevail on him to direct that magistrate to commence, as speedily as possible a suit in which the honor of France and my own are essentially concerned.
Accept my respects,
GENET.
Philadelphia, Dec. 16, 1793. 2d year of the French Republic.
The Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic, to Mr. Randolph, Attorney General of the United States.
SIR,
A new publication of Messrs. Jay and King, of which I send you a copy, obliges me once more to have recourse to you in your official capacity. You will there see that those gentlemen have greatly aggravated their offence to France and to her delegate; viz. by their coalition with Messrs. Knox and Hamilton, the former Secretary at War, the latter Secretary of the Treasury, for the purpose of supporting their first libel against me; 2dly by giving the public to understand that we endeavoured to interfere in the interior concerns of the United States, which is absolutely false. Such assertions from private citizens would not attract my attention, but proceeding from the Chief Justice, and from a Senator of the United States, they deserve public censure, and I hope they will make part of the accusation which I again request of you to bring before the Supreme Court of the United States against Messrs. Jay and King, as also against all those who have participated in the calumnies which have been periodically disseminated solely with a view of injuring the interests of France under a republican government, by attacking the person whose duty, and I will say, whose glory it is to defend them, in spite of all the disgusting circumstances which are daily passed upon him. You will much oblige me, Sir, by communicating to me in writing your intentions relating my different requisitions, and by directing me by your professional knowledge in the course of this important prosecution. It is my intention to apply to the head of the executive power of the United States, through the intervention of the Secretary of State to recommend to you to carry on this business with all possible activity, as the honor of both our Republics requires that it be speedily decided.
Accept, Sir, my respects.
GENET.
Philadelphia, Dec. 18, 1793.
SIR,
I have laid before the President your letter of the 16th inst. and in consequence thereof, have written to the Attorney General of the United States a letter of which I have the honor to inclose you a copy and to add assurances of the respect with which I am, Sir,
Your most obedient, and Most humble servant,
(Signed)
TH: JEFFERSON.
Philadelphia, Dec. 18, 1793.
SIR,
The minister Plenipotentiary of France has enclosed to me the copy of a letter of the 16th inst. which he addressed to you stating that some libelous publications had been made against him by Mr. Jay, Chief Justice of the United States, and Mr. King one of the Senators for the state of New-York, and desiring that they may be prosecuted. This letter has been laid before the President, never doubting your readiness on all occasions to perform the functions of your office, yet thinks it incumbent on him to recommend it specially on the present occasion, as it concerns a public character peculiarly entitled to the protection of the laws; on the other hand, as our citizens ought not to be vexed with groundless prosecutions, duty to them requires it to be added, that if you judge the prosecution in question to be of that nature, you consider this recommendation as not extending to it; its only object being to engage you to proceed in this case according to the duties of your office, the laws of the land and the privileges of the parties concerned.
I have the honor to be,
With great respect and esteem,
Sir,
Your most obedient, and Most humble servant,
(Signed)
TH: JEFFERSON.
The Attorney General of the United States.
Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1793. 2d year of the French Republic.
The Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Mr. Jefferson, Secretary of State of the United States.
SIR,
I have just received your letter of the 16th of this month, and have the honor to thank the President of the United States, through your channel, for the intention he manifests by bringing to light an intrigue the design of which was to lead him into an error, to engage him to precipitate measures against the executor of the orders of the French nation, and by this means to destroy the good understanding which so happily subsists between our two Republics.
I cannot express to you the profound grief with which I see daily unravelled the thread of so black a plot, and I owe to you that in qualifying my just prosecutions with the epithet "groundless" you seem to me to have forgotten that it is incumbent on me to avenge my sovereign of the injury done to their interests by that monstrous series of lies, of fallacious certificates and of absurd rumours, by means of which the public mind was for some time fascinated, and which have perhaps shaken the alliance of two nations whom every thing invites to mutual love and union.
If there exists, Sir, a crime of leze nation, it is certainly this of which I complain, and of which the perpetrators ought to be given up to the law, in whose eyes, I imagine, that with you, as with us, all men are equal.
GENET.
Philadelphia, Dec. 18, 1793.
SIR,
I had the honor of receiving yesterday the second communication which you purposed to make me. When we conversed together on the evening of Friday the 13th inst. I doubted for a moment, whether you did not mean, that I should wait for the instructions intended to be asked for me, from the President of the United States; but as I want no special order for the discharge of my real duty, and the opinion which you request must be the result of my own conviction, I do not think it proper to delay my answer.
You apply, Sir, to me as Attorney General of the United States to prosecute Mr. Jay and Mr. King for their publication on the 12th of August and the 26th of November 1793. The act constituting my office declares my duty to be, "to prosecute and conduct all suits in the supreme court in which the "United States shall be concerned," and I have been sworn to its faithful execution. But while I admit it to be incumbent on me to prosecute without distinction of persons, when the law will support me, I do not hold myself bound, nor do I conceive that I ought to proceed against any man in opposition to my decided judgment. With these impressions, I must beg leave to decline the measures which you desire, persuaded, as I am, that this case will not sustain the prosecution which you meditate.
But, Sir, if it would not seem fortifying with an apology this determination of mine, founded upon principles which need none, I would take the liberty of adding, that any other gentleman of the profession, who may approve and advise the attempt, will be at no loss to point out a mode which does not require my intervention.
I have the honor, Sir, to be, with sincere respect and attachment for the nation whom you represent,
Your most obedient servant EDM. RANDOLPH.
Mr. Genet, Minister plenipotentiary of the French Republic.
P. S. December 20, 1793. Since I wrote the above, I have received, Sir, a letter from the Secretary of State on the subject of your request. As no change is rendered necessary in the foregoing sentiments, I do myself the honor of sending my letter as it originally stood.
Philadelphia 21st December 1793, 2d year of the French Republic.
Citizen Genet, &c. to Mr. Randolph, Attorney-General of the United States.
SIR,
Since you refuse to cause to be rendered to my nation, the ally of yours, the justice claimed by its representative, I will apply immediately to the judges, and should they refuse to admit my complaint, I will cover myself with the mantle of mourning, and will say, America is no longer free.
Accept, Sir, my profound respect for, and my attachment to the United States, of which you are Attorney-General.
GENET.
BALTIMORE, January 4.
Among the many affecting circumstances which took place at Philadelphia, during the ravages of the late pestilential disorder, is the following:—A family living in the second loft of a house, in Water-street, caught the disorder—there were a father, mother, and two small children. The family which lived under them, in the same house, knew that their neighbor was in distress, but, for fear of the contagion's communicating to their apartment, did not visit them. The fourth day after they were supposed to have received the disorder, the lower family frequently heard the cry of a child—on which the matter or it was induced to venture into the apartment, where he beheld the father, mother, and one child—a corpse:—On the bed beside the mother, lay the wretched infant, endeavouring to draw subsistence from the putrid breast of its dead parent! It died also the next day.
On the 31st of December, Mr. Jefferson gave in his resignation of the office of Secretary of State, for the United States; and yesterday Mr. Edmund Randolph, late attorney-general of the United States, was appointed his successor.
MARTINSBURG, JANUARY 13, 1794.
It is now a long time since we have been able to gratify our readers with any fresh intelligence from the seat of war in Europe—our only apology is, that it is just so long a time since we have received any.
A friend to the peace of America, congratulates his countrymen, upon the uncommon unanimity which subsists between the two branches of Congress, and the President of the United States. Although heretofore there might have been a difference among ourselves upon some small points, yet (like man and wife who have been in the habit of bickering a little) we unanimously oppose all foreign interference.
It is not the merchant and the sailor only who are interested in the war with the pirates of Algiers; the certain effect of it is to sink the value of our grain and provisions of all kinds, which we have carried to Spain, Portugal, and the Straights, in large quantities. The farmers will feel the effects of this war as sensibly as the merchants. They are therefore deeply interested in defending our navigation from captures and insults. This defence can only be procured by a small navy; and a navy cannot be built without money. But our trade is already overburdened with duties; and unless our land-holders will consent to a small land tax of a penny or two on each acre of cultivated land, their produce must lie on hand, or be sold at 25, perhaps 50 per cent. below its present value.
A Mr. Phillips who lately arrived at New-York from Lisbon, positively asserts, that the peace made between the Regency of Algiers and the Queen of Portugal, was wholly effected without her knowledge or consent, by the agents of the British and Spanish courts: and that it was currently reported and generally believed in Lisbon, that her Majesty of Portugal, would immediately order a 60 gun ship and a frigate to cruise off the Straights mouth, to protect the vessels of the United States, bound to and from her ports.
"It is probable that there are in the United States at least fifty millions of acres of land, cultivated and enclosed. An annual tax of two cents an acre, which is two dollars on an hundred acres, will then raise a million of dollars; a sum which probably would be adequate to the public exigencies, and leave a surplus as an addition to the sinking fund, for redeeming the public debt. And what a trifling tax is this! While the war with the Algerines continues, a farmer who has twenty bushels of wheat or Indian corn, for market, will lose in the sale of that grain at a low price, double or treble the amount of the proposed tax. Facts of this kind will speak for themselves—and as they address themselves to the interest of our land holders, they cannot fail of having a proper effect.
Phil. Pap.
HOTEL-LOTTERY, January 1, 1794. 26,100 Tickets remain in the Wheel—Gain of the Wheel is 66 900 Dollars—Tickets are now worth 9 Dollars, 56 cents.
N O T I C E.
ALL Persons having accounts unsettled with us (as Millers) are requested to call and have the same adjusted and finally closed, as we wish to have our mill business settled before the first of March next, we having sold our lease of Shiveley's mills, and Mr. Thomson, our miller, being about to remove out of the state. We wish to have the business closed before that time, and desire every person who may have flour in the mills to call for it, or we will not consider ourselves liable for it, should they neglect this notice. The public will please to accept our thanks for the encouragement we received during the time we have carried on the milling business.
J. & J. RIDDLE.
Martinsburg, January 13, 1794.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation, some time in the beginning of last summer, a white steer, with brown ears, the mark not remembered, two years old next spring. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. GEORGE REYNOLDS.
Jan. 11, 1794.
TO BE SOLD, Between 50 and 60 acres of LAND, lying about one mile from Back-Creek, on the Warm-Spring road; there are about twenty acres cleared, some meadow, a small house, and is a suitable stand for a tradesman. For terms, apply to JOHN FRONK.
Martinsburg, Jan. 13, 1794.
TO BE SOLD, A fresh Milch Cow, with a young Calf. Apply to GEORGE LEWIS COFFENBURG.
Jan. 23, 1794.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
From the EAGLE, a paper published at Dartmouth, (N. H.)
IMITATION OF HORACE. ODE 9th. Book 1st.
BEHOLD the mountains white with snow, And white the vallies all below— The forest nodding to the ground, And firm in ice the rivers bound.
CHARLES, rouse the fire, dispel the cold, And bring methinks four years old— Enjoy to day, nor, anxious, seek The fortunes of another week. But think your lot was kindly thrown, If you can call to day your own.
While others barter blifs for fame, Be happiness your only aim; Nor, teated by your chearful fire, Of news or politics enquire; Whether in parties feuds run high, Or GENET's threats neglected lie.
Be happy—join the lively throng— Read the DANCE, and raise the SONG— Devote to mirth the youthful day, For youth is swift to pass away— Your tender heart let BEAUTY move, And press the LIP, that talks of LOVE!
How pleasing, when the blooming maid Is in the social play betray'd; And innocently fond of blifs, With faint reluctance yields the kiss! In YOUTH such scenes of pleasure share And leave to AGE the brow of CARE. A. L.
Will be sold at PUBLIC SALE, On the premises, for cash,
On Saturday the first day of February next, TWO Lots in the Town of Martinsburg, in Berkeley County, formerly the property of Thomas Martin; upon one of these lots is built a stone dwelling-house, two story high, 36 by 30 feet, with three rooms and fire places on each floor, and a good cellar under half the house; upon the other is a large stone building, intended for a distillery or brewery, and well calculated for both or either, having a large lime stone spring that rises in the house. An indisputable title will be made the purchaser. December 24th, 1793. B. REEDER.
WHEREAS on the 15th inst. I gave a note to Ignatius O'Ferrall, for nine pounds Pennsylvania currency, payable in October next, in consideration for a horse bought of him, which he warranted sound, but was blind at the time of sale; I therefore forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of said note, as I shall not pay it, unless compelled by law. CHRISTIAN BEUS. December 30th, 1793.
STRAYED or stolen from Mr. Samuel Reed's in Martinsburg, on Wednesday evening the 25th inst. a dark bay horse, trots naturally, branded thus I on the near buttock, about 15 1/2 hands high, has been worked in the waggon; whoever takes up said horse if strayed, shall have Five Dollars Reward if brought to Mr. James Graham's Tavern, in Martinsburg, or Ten Dollars if stolen, for the horse and thief, by the Subscriber. JANE PARK. December 27th, 1793.
FOR SALE
A TRACT of Land lying in the parish of Norborne, in the County of Berkeley, containing two hundred and thirty-two acres, adjoining Capt. Benjamin Beeler's. For terms, apply to Colonel Charles Magill, Winchester, or to the Subscribers. WILLIAMS & CAREY. Alexandria, 26th December, 1793.
To be hired, for one year from the first day of January next, to the highest bidder, A stout, healthy Negro Man, about 34 years old, who has been brought up to Plantation work. E. O. WILLIAMS. Shepherd's-Town, December 30, 1793.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber having removed from the place where he formerly lived, in Shepherd's-Town, informs his friends in particular and the public in general, that he has furnished himself with the best materials, and employed some of the best workmen, so that he is now able to make as good Wag-gons as on the continent, and as reasonable. He now lives in the Main-Street, a few doors below John Kearney, Esq.'s, and any person enquiring at Joseph McMurrin's Store, will receive information. HENRY FEYSER. Shepherd's-Town, Dec. 14, 1793.
In the High Court of Chancery, September the 26th, 1793. BETWEEN Robert M c Knight - - - - - Plf. AND Milling Wooley, and Laurence M c Kernan, Deft.
THE Defendant Milling Wooley not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the act of assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his council, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published at some church of the parish of Norborne, in the county of Berkeley, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the Capitol in the city of Richmond. A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C.H.C.C.
THE Subscriber requests those that are indebted to him by open account, to come and settle, and if they cannot discharge what may be due, to give their obligations, as their accounts may be closed by the first of April next; he then purposed to open a large assortment of Merchandize, and wants his books settled before he begins business again, as they have been long standing. JOSEPH MINGHINI. November 11, 1793.
TO BE RENTED.
THE House in Martinsburg, opposite Mr. John Rohr's, and now occupied by Mr. Christian Smith. The House has adjoining a very complete kitchen, stable and garden, with every other convenience that could be wished for the accommodation of a family. Possession will be given on the first of April next. For terms apply to Mr. Edward Christian in Martinsburg, or the Subscriber in Winchester. JAMES ASH. December 19th, 1793.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Two Journeymen SADDLERS, and a Journeyman BLACKSMITH, The latter who understands the waggon business, horse-shoeing, &c. Constant employ and good wages will be given, by applying to WILLIAM DARKE. November 25, 1793.
A list of Letters remaining in the Post-Office Martinsburg, which if not taken away before the 1st of April next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters. B. Peter Bedinger, Vance Bush. C. Hugh Cunningham, Peter Cleaver. D. Cornelius Diveney, Tanner. F. Joseph Firman, Margaret Fitzgerald. G. William Gilley. H. John Hamilton, Messrs. Isaac Hite & Sons 3 Thomas Henderson, George Hite, Esq. Dr. Jacob Harris. K. John Kercheval, Battle-Town, Jacob Kibler. L. Isaac Littler. M. David Moore, Andrew M c Arthur 2, John Macaughtry, Mrs. Eve Mitchell. John Mason, Esq. James M c Culloch. P. Joseph Plummer. R. Nicholas Roper. W. Warner Washington, Esq. Charles Winter-smith, Ephraim Worthington, Zebulon Warner 2. EVAN SHELBY F. M. December 28th, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
530 acres of LAND, lying on Sleepy-Creek, a corner of Frederick County, nearly adjoining Berkeley and Hampshire line; there are about 50 acres of plow-land clear'd, 12 acres of meadow, and much more may be made, a young bearing apple and peach orchard, the land well watered and timbered, it has a good mill seat, a lime-stone spring, some cabin buildings, &c. Appy to WILLIAM CATLETT. November 18, 1793.
A valuable Plantation for Sale.
PURSUANT to the last will of William Baldwin, deceased, will be sold by Public Vendue, on the 2d Tuesday of March next, on the Premises, (if fair, if not, the next fair day,) the Plantation on which the said William Baldwin lately dwelt, situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, about 8 miles from Martinsburg, containing about 300 acres, one hundred and sixty or seventy of which are cleared, and under good fence, 10 acres of excellent meadow made, which may easily be watered from a large limestone spring. The remainder of the land is well covered with oak, walnut, hickory and poplar timber. There is on said Plantation, two dwelling houses, two double barns, a large apple-orchard, and other fruit-trees. One fifth part of the purchase money must be paid down, the remainder in four equal annual payments, on giving bonds with approved security. A plat of the land will be shown, and other particulars respecting the premises made known on the day of sale by JAMES STRODE } Executors. JAMES CAMPBELL } The title is indisputable. December 17th, 1793.
JOSEPH & JOSHUA RIDDLE, Have just received a neat and general Assortment of Well chosen FALL GOODS, Imported in the last vessels from Europe. They hope to be able to give full satisfaction to all that may please to call on them; they are determined to sell for ready pay only, and have opened their goods at as low an advance as any others in the County. The highest price given for country produce of every kind in cash or goods. They return their thanks to the public for the encouragement they have already received and hope to merit a continuance. N. B. Saddles of all sorts at the shortest notice. 12m.
WHEREAS the Subscribers signed three penal Bonds to Thomas Noble, of Berkeley County, each for the sum of forty seven pounds five shillings, the first due November 1, 1794, the second November 1, 1795, and the third November 1, 1796, and which Bonds were given the said Noble for a certain tract of land, but to which said land we are well assured he has not a good right, we therefore forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of either of the said Bonds, as we are determined not to pay them until we are satisfied with regard to the title. SOLOMON SILKWOOD. WILLIAM ROBINSON. December 21st, 1793.
FOR SALE, A HOUSE and Lot in Middletown; the House is built with large squared logs, 28 by 26 feet, two stories high, with three rooms on each floor, completely finished, with a good kitchen adjoining the same; the lot is enclosed with good paling, post and rail fence. There is likewise a convenient stable, adjoining the premises is a grass lot containing three quarters of an acre, under good post and rail fence, clear of ground rent, which will be sold with the former. Any person inclining to purchase this valuable property, may know the terms (which will be reasonable) by applying to the Subscriber, living on the premises. ROBERT LAMON. Middletown, December 17th, 1793.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber returns his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and customers and most humbly solicits a settlement with those whom he has accounts unsettled with, and of long standing. This requisition he hopes will be acceptable to his friends, as he is desirous of closing his accounts to the present date. FLORENCE MAHONY. Martinsburg, January 1, 1794.
List of Letters remaining in the Post-Office at Shepherd's-Town. B. Thomas Borrás. Col. Charles Beatty. D. Robert Daniel, Backles-Town. Samuel Donaldson, care of David Fulton. M. David Moore. Christopher M c Allister. Richard M c Sherry. N. George North and Co. S. Isaac Stryder, care of John Potts. Frederick Sherry. W. Corbin Washington, Prospect-Hill. Sam. S. Washington, 3. William Spalding, 13 news-papers. If the above letters are not taken up before the first day of April, they will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead letters. WILLIAM GOOD, jun. P. M.