The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1791-10-03 00:00:00

A Watch lost.
WAS lost in Martinsburg, some time in August last, a silver cap'd WATCH, cross-bar movement, name and number as follows:
Geo. Marmie. Metcalf, London, No. 419. Whoever will return the said Watch, or give such information as the owner may get it again, shall receive a handsome reward, paid by JOHN GOODING. Shepherd's Town, Sept. 23, 1791.
A STRAY BULL.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, about the middle of August last, a small stray BULL, of a red colour, about three years old, has a short slit on his left ear, and is supposed to have belonged to a drove. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay the charges, and take him away.
NICHOLAS MINTYRE. Berkeley County, Sept. 20, 1791.
15 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, the 16th inst. a negro man named JACOB, about 28 years old, six feet some inches high, of a yellowish complexion, has a scar on his forehead, several about his eyes, and many more on his buttocks; which he received in consequence of his late thefts; he has a sharp nose, sculking look, and is as great a rogue as any in the County. Whoever will take up said negro, if within 10 miles of home, shall have Four Dollars reward—if 20 miles, Eight Dollars—and if at a greater distance, Fifteen Dollars, and all reasonable charges, when brought to Shepherd's Town, Berkeley County.
GEORGE REYNOLDS. September 26, 1791.
Foreign Advices.
LONDON, July 19. RIOTS AT BIRMINGHAM. FRIDAY EVENING, July 15.
THIS day, after the mob had completed the destruction of Dr. Priestley's house and laboratory, by fire, and also his garden, the Earl of Aylesford and some other gentlemen led a great part of the rioters from Sharpbrook to Birmingham, in hopes of dispersing them, but without effect.
A great number, about one o'clock, assembled round the elegant mansion of Mr. John Ryland (formerly the residence of Mr. Barkerville, the celebrated printer) which had lately been enlarged and beautified at a great expence. The most soothing means were adopted to make them desist; money was even offered them to induce them to retire, but to no purpose; for, first exhausting the contents of the cellar, they then set fire to the house and furniture. The conflagration was dreadful.
The rioters being divided into parties, and meditating the destruction of several other houses, about three o'clock in the afternoon, consternation and alarm seemed to have superseded all other sensations in the minds of the inhabitants; business was given over, and the shops were all shut up. The inhabitants were traversing the streets in crowds, not knowing what to do, and horror was visible in every countenance.
About half past three, the inhabitants were summoned by the bell-man to assemble in the new church yard; two magistrates attended in an adjacent room; and swore several hundred constables, composed of every description of inhabitants, who marched away to disperse the rioters, who were beginning to attack the house of Mr. Hutton, paper-merchant, in the High street. This was easily effected, there being not more than half a dozen drunken wretches then assembled on the spot.
From thence they proceeded to disperse the grand body, who were employed in the destruction of Mr. Ryland's house.
On entering the walls which surrounded the house, then all in blaze, a most dreadful conflict took place, in which it is impossible to ascertain the number of the wounded. The constables were attacked with such a shower of stones and brick-bats as it was impossible to resist. The rioters then possessing themselves of some of the blue gowns, the constables were
entirely defeated, many of them being much wounded; one person was killed, but of which party it is not yet known.
The mob being now victorious, and heated with liquor, every thing was to be dreaded. Several attempts were yet made to amuse them, but in vain. They now exact money from the inhabitants, and at ten o'clock at night they begun and soon effected the destruction of Mr. Hutton's house in the High street, plundering it of all its property.
From thence they proceeded to the seat of John Taylor, Esq. banker. There five hundred pounds were offered them, to desist, but to no purpose, for they immediately set fire to that beautiful mansion, which, together with its superb furniture, frables, offices, green-house, hot-house, &c. are reduced to a heap of ruins.
Saturday, July 16, 1791.
In the afternoon the following hand-bill was distributed.
Birmingham, July 16, 1791.
Friends and Fellow Countrymen!
It is earnestly requested, that every true friend to the Church of England, and to the laws of his country, will reflect how much a continuance of the present proceedings must injure that church and that King they are intended to support; and how highly unlawful it is to destroy the rights and properties of any of our neighbours. And all true friends to the town and trade of Birmingham in particular, are entreated to forbear immediately from all riotous and violent proceedings, dispersing and returning peaceably to their trades and callings, as the only way to do credit to themselves and their cause, and to promote the peace, happiness and prosperity of this great and flourishing town.
GOD SAVE THE KING!
  Aylesford  J. Charles    E. Finch  R. Spencer    Robert Lawley  H. Grevold Lewis    Robert Lawley, jun.  Charles Curtis    R. Moland  Spencer Maden    Edward Carver  W. Villers.    John Brooke   
Twelve at noon.
The hand bill has not produced the salutary effects which were wish'd.
This moment Mr. Hutton's country-house, about two miles from Birmingham, is on fire. Universal despondency has taken place. People of all professions are moving their goods, some to places of private security, others into the country. Plunder is now the motive of the rioters. No military force is nearer than Derby, and nothing but military force can now suppress them.
Eight o'clock this evening.
The rioters are now demolishing the beautiful house of Mr. George Humphreys, and that of William Russell, Esq. a little further on in the Oxford road. The shops are still kept shut up, and no military are yet arrived—dreadful depredations are expected in the course of this night! The remains of several poor wretches who had got drunk and were burnt to death in Mr. Reynold's cellar, have been dug out; one so much burnt that he was recognized only by the buckle in one of his shoes; what could be collected of his remains have been just taken away in a basket. Another has been brought from the ruins of Doctor Priestley's house, who is supposed to have been killed by a fall of some of the buildings.
The people who demolished Mr. Humphry's house laboured in a cool and orderly manner as if they had been employed by the owner at so much per day.
Sunday 11 o'clock in the morning.
No military yet arrived. Last night the people of Birmingham were trembling spectators of the tremendous conflagration of Mosley-Hall, the property of John Taylor, Esq. but in the occupation of Lady Carhampton.
Fortunately, Lady Carhampton, who is blind, was removed to a place of safety by Sir Robert Lawley, who took her in his own carriage to Canwell.
About two this morning a most awful scene presented itself! Four dreadful fires within a mile of each other! It is certain that the house of William Russell, Esq. and that of Mr. Hawks, of Mosley, have shared the fate of Mosley-Hall.
One o'clock at noon.
Their savage impetuosity is not in the least abated; at Mosley-Hall they are now killing ducks, geese and turkeys, which, half broiled on the ruins of that once noble edifice, they devour with brutal ferocity.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Between eight and nine o'clock on Sunday evening, the rioters assembled at King's Norton, near Birmingham, to the number of 7000. They destroyed a chapel and some houses belonging to the dissenters. The insurgents consist of mechanics of all descriptions, many of whom carry fire arms.
The incendiaries have formed themselves into two
divisions: One to demolish the dissenters' houses in town, and the others those in the environs.
They have precluded all carriages from passing and re-passing, unless the coachmen wear blue cockades. The mail coaches were not excepted.
On Saturday there was a total stagnation of business; and the shopkeepers were using every effort to secure their property.
The gaols have been broke open, and all the prisoners liberated.
Another express arrived in London last night, states, that between Sunday night and Monday morning, a party of the military had arrived; that notwithstanding their exertions to stop the disturbances, the rioters had made a very formidable opposition, and killed many; that numbers having been soldiers, and in the possession of fire arms, the troops had suffered a repulse; but that having received a considerable reinforcement, they were about to rally and renew their attack against the malcontents who were actuated by the greatest fury.
The letter adds—"The rioters are, if possible, more alarming than those experienced in London, in the Year 1780; and God only knows the consequences."
The following address was circulated among the rioters, without producing any good effect:
Birmingham, Sunday, 17th July, 1791.
Important information to the FRIENDS of the CHURCH and KING.
Friends and Fellow Churchmen,
Being convinced you are unacquainted that the great losses which are sustained by your burning and destroying of the houses of so many individuals, will eventually fall upon the country at large, and not upon the persons to whom they belonged: We feel it our duty to inform you, that the damages already done, upon the best computation that can be made, will amount to upwards of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS; the whole of which enormous sum must be charged upon the respective parishes, and paid out of the rates.
We therefore, as your friends, conjure you immediately to desist from the destruction of any more houses; otherwise the very proceedings which your zeal for shewing your attachment to the church and King, will inevitably be the means of most seriously injuring innumerable families who are hearty supporters of government, and bring on an addition of taxes, which yourselves, and the rest of the friends of the church, will for years feel a very grievous burthen.
This, we assure you, was the case in London, when there were so many houses and public buildings destroyed in the year 1780, and, you may rely upon it, will be so here on the present occasion.
And we must observe to you, that any further violent proceeding will more offend your King and country, than serve the cause of him and church.
Fellow Churchmen,
As you love your King, regard his laws and restore peace.
GOD SAVE THE KING!
  Aylesford  J. Charles    E. Finch  B. Spencer    Robt. Lawley,  H. Grevold Lewis    R. Lawley, jun.  Charles Curtis    R. Moland  Spencer Maden    W. Digby  Edward Palmer    Edward Carver  W. Villers    John Brooke  W. Wallis Mason.  
To put the public in possession of every fact relative to this important business, we find ourselves under the necessity of giving them that inflammatory and treasonable handbill which was circulated by the Presbyterian party on Wednesday last in the following words:
"My countrymen,
"The second year of Gallic Liberty is nearly expired; at the commencement of the third, on the 14th of this month, it is devoutly to be wish'd; that every enemy to civil and religious despotism would give his sanction to the majestic common cause, by public celebration of the anniversary.
"Remember, that on the 14th of July the Bastille, that high altar and castle of despotism, fell!
"Remember the enthusiasm, peculiar to the cause of Liberty, with which it was attacked!
"Remember that generous humanity that taught the oppressed, groaning under the weight of insulted rights, to save the lives of the oppressors!
"Extinguish the mean prejudices of nations! and let your numbers be collected, and sent as a free will offering to the National Assembly.
"But, is it possible to forget that your Parliament is venal; your minister hypocritical; your clergy legal oppressors; the reigning family extravagant; the crown of a great peerage too weighty for the head that wears it; your taxes partial; your representatives a venal junto upon the sacred rights of property; religion and freedom.
"But on the 14th of this month prove to the sy-cophants of the day that you reverence the Chy-

Branch; that you will sacrifice to public tranquility the majority shall exclaim—
The peace of slavery is worse than the War of Free- dom!—of the day let Tyrants beware!
Can any man of honest principles—can any loyal subject—can even the boldest of our anti-ministerial senators read this without shuddering at the dread- ful scene it was meant to realize? REBELLION is featured on its countenance—and REPUBLICANISM tendered in its bosom. He who wishes to defend his property—he who loved the constitution under which that property flourished—must no doubt have taken the alarm at so daring a libel against all that was dear to Englishmen.
The public however was determined, before they proceeded to violence, to have some further proof of the intention of those Commemoration Men.— This handbill might be a forgery,—or might be an insidious scheme to raise a mob for the purpose of plunder;—they therefore waited till they heard what was said at the table—how the political com- plexion of the company would manifest itself,—and whether any thing more than a mere scene of com- memoration conviviality was intended.
They had indeed their suspicions, and these sus- picions, after the first course, were realized, by the following toast being drunk:
“DESTRUCTION TO THE PRESENT GO- VERNMENT—AND THE KING'S HEAD UPON A CHARGER.”
The inhabitants, and they were almost to a man respectable housekeepers and manufacturers, who waited outside the hotel to watch the motions of the revolutionists within, no sooner was this trea- sonable toast made known to them, than loyalty, swift as lightning shot through their minds, and a kind of electrical patriotism animated them to in- stant vengeance. They rushed into this conventi- cle of treason, and before the second course was well laid upon the table, broke the windows and glasses, pelted and insulted these modern reformers, and obliged them to seek for safety in an immediate flight.
To the INHABITANTS of the TOWN of BIRMING- HAM.
My late Townsmen and Neighbours,
AFTER living with you eleven years, in which you had uniform experience of my peaceful behaviour in my attention to the quiet studies of my profes- sion, and those of philosophy, I was far from expect- ing the injuries which I and my friends have lately received from you. But you have been misled, by hearing the Dissenters, particularly the Unitarian Dissenters, continually railed at, as enemies to the present Government, in Church and State. You have been led to consider any injury done to us as a meritorious thing; and not having been better in- formed, the means were not attended to. When the object was right you thought the means could not be wrong. By the discourses of your teachers, and the exclamations of your superiors in general, drinking confusion and damnation to us, (which is well known to have been their frequent practice) your bigotry has been said to you to moderate your passions, but every thing to inflame them; hence, without any consideration on your part, or on theirs, who ought to have known and taught you better, you were prepared for every species of outrage; thinking that whatever you could do to spite and injure us, was for the support of government, and especially the church. In destroying us, you have been led to think, you did God and your country the most substantial service.
Happily the minds of Englishmen have a horror of murder, and therefore you did not, I hope, think of that, though, by your clamorous demanding of me at the hotel, it is probable that, at that time, some of you intended me some personal injury. But what is the value of life, when every thing is done to make it wretched!—In many cases, there would be greater mercy in despatching the inhabitants than burning their houses. However, I infinitely prefer what I feel from the spoiling of my goods, to the disposition of those who have misled you.
You have destroyed the most truly valuable and useful apparatus of philosophical instruments that perhaps any individual, in this or any other coun- try, was ever possessed of, in my use of which I an- nually spent large sums, with no pecuniary view whatever, but only in the advancement of science, for the benefit of my country, and of mankind. You have destroyed a library corresponding to that ap- paratus, which no money can purchase, except in a long course of time. But what I feel far more, you have destroyed my manuscripts, which have been the result of the laborious study of many years and which I shall never be able to recompile; and this has been done to one who never did, or imagined you any harm.
I know nothing more of the handbill which is said to have enraged you so much than one of yourselves, and I disapprove of it as much; though it has been made the ostensible handle of doing infinitely more mischief than any thing of that nature could possibly have done. In the celebration of the first anniver- sary at which I did not attend, the company assem- bled on the occasion only expressed their joy in the emancipation of a neighbouring nation from tyran- ny, without intimating a desire of any thing more than such an improvement of our own constitution, as all sober citizens, of every persuasion, have long wished for. And though, in answer to the gross and unprovoked calumnies of Mr. Madam and others, I publicly vindicated my principles as a Dis- senter, it was only with plain and sober argument and with perfect good humour. We are better in- structed in the mind and forbearing spirit of Chris- tianity, than ever to think of having recourse to vio- lence; and can you think such conduct as yours any
recommendation of your religious principles, in pre- ference to ours?
You are still more mistaken if you imagine that this conduct of yours has any tendency to serve your cause, or to prejudice ours. It is nothing but rea- son and argument that can ever support any system of religion. Answer our arguments and your busi- ness is done. But your having recourse to violence is only a proof that you have nothing better to pro- duce. Should you destroy myself as well as my li- brary, and apparatus, ten more persons of equal or superior spirit and ability, would instantly rise up. If these ten were destroyed, an hundred would in- stantly appear; and believe me, the Church of En- gland, which you think you are supporting, has re- ceived a greater blow by this conduct of yours than I and all my friends have ever aimed at it.
Besides, to abuse those who have no power of mak- ing resistance is equally cowardly and brutal, pecu- liarly unworthy of Englishmen, to say nothing of christianity, which teaches us to do as we would be done by. In this business we are the sheep and you the wolves. We will preserve our character, and hope you will change yours. At all events, we re- turn you blessings for curses; and pray that you may soon return to that industry, and those sober man- ners, for which the inhabitants of Birmingham were formerly distinguished. I am your sincere well- wisher,
London, July 19, 1791. J. PRIESTLY.
P. S. The account of the first toast at the revo- lution-dinner in The Times of this morning, can be nothing less than a malicious lie. To prove this, a list of the toasts, with an account of the proceedings of the day, will soon be published. The first of them was, “The King and the Constitution,” and they were all such as the friends of liberty, and of the true principles of the constitution, would ap- prove.
JULY 15.
From the very puny state of health which the Dauphin labours under, it is not expected that he will live out his apprenticeship; in case of death, the democrates will be gratified with their favourite system, unless they should happen, by that time, to go into the other extreme, which is not improba- ble.
The Marquis de Bouille, though in his letter to the National Assembly he “protected too much,” yet has not lost sight of his object, and his army receives daily reinforcements of the aristocratic party.
July 20. It is generally credited, that a plan is in agitation in some of the principal cabinets of Eu- rope, for interfering in the affairs of France, and consolidating a constitution of equal benefit to the King and subject. A proposal of this kind will be made to the National Assembly, and, if refused, the Ambassadors will be withdrawn. As a prelude, an act of oblivion will take place of all that has passed.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY of FRANCE.
THURSDAY, July 7.
The President. “I have received a communica- tion from the King.”
“Mr. President,
“I send you a note, which I request you to lay before the National Assembly.”
“GENTLEMEN,
“I AM informed that several officers, gone into foreign countries, have, by circular letters, invited the soldiers of the regiments to which they belonged to quit the kingdom to join them; and that, as an inducement, the promise to advance them, by virtue of full powers, directly flowing from me; I think it my duty to give a formal contradiction to these assertions, and to repeat my former declaration, that in leaving Paris I had no intention but to go to Montmedy, and there to make to the National As- sembly such representations as I thought necessary, on the difficulties experienced in the execution of the laws, and of the administration of the kingdom. I declare positively, that all persons who say they have received such powers from me, are guilty of a most culpable imposition.
(Signed)
“L O U I S.”
Ordered to be entered in the proceedings.
L O N D O N.
July 21. The losses by fire, at Birmingham, will be made up by the country.—The fire-offices, in all their polices, have an exception relative to riots and civil commotions.
The French Revolution was celebrated at Liver- pool without disturbance.
The celebration of the French revolution at Man- chester, passed off very quietly.
July 22. A subscription has been set on foot among the Dissenters, and the admirers of Dr. Priestley, which has already amounted to 2000l. for the disco- very of the instigators of the riots at Birmingham, and for carrying on a prosecution against those un- fortunate persons now in custody.
July 25. Lord Hawkesbury has written to Birming- ham, to assure the sufferers by the late Riots, that eminent Counsel shall be sent down, under the direc- tion of the Attorney and Solicitor General, to assist the Magistrates in their inquiries, &c. and Mr. Chamberlaine, the Solicitor to the Treasury, has been recalled from Hampshire, and sent to Birming- ham personally to confirm these assurances.
M. de Calonne makes no secret of his business in this country. As the Emperor of Germany, the King of Spain, and all the German Princes, have de- clared themselves ready to co-operate in restoring the ancient Government in France, he wishes to know what part his majesty will take in such a mea- sure. It is almost unnecessary to add, that the
King of a free people will never be prevailed on by a Mixture of Despotism to assist in subverting the Li- berty of any Nation.
A serious inquiry is set on foot with respect to the promoters of the tumults at Birmingham, and a prosecution, we understand, is to be undertaken against those miscreants who first excited the breach of the peace, and whose irritation and abuse have aggravated the subsequent mischief.
Among the articles consumed at Mr. Ryland's, at Birmingham, was the body of the late Mr. Barker- ville, who by will ordered he should be buried in his own house; and he was accordingly interred there. A stone closet was erected in it, where he was depo- sited in a standing posture. The house was after- wards sold with this express condition, that it should remain there.
The special report from the War-Office, presented to the King a few days since, is looked upon to have a serious tendency—this is said never to be done but on very special occasions, when hostilities are shortly expected.
Mr. Ellis, one of the Treasury-Messengers, was, on Saturday, at ten in the evening, ordered to set off with despatches for the Lord Lieutenant of Ire- land, upon business supposed to be of great impor- tance.
From the ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, of July 23. Authentic advices from the Correspondent of the St. James's Chronicle, resident at Paris.
PARIS, Saturday, July 16.
The Jacobins' Club, and the other factious socie- ties, (if there can be society among the wicked) were enraged at the decrees which did not include the King, as guilty of high-treason; they sent forth their emissaries into the most frequented coffee- houses, and all the public places, there to animate the people against the people, and bring more desolati- on, and the continuance of anarchy on their already miserable, distracted country; the newspapers were prostituted on the occasion; the editors, sheltering themselves under the broad aegis of Patriotism, devi- ated from the national motto— La Loi, la Nation, et le Roi —they fought against reason with the arms of calumny, and became the shameless supporters of the vilest measures; declamation, false logic, libels and incendiary handbills were recurrd to, in hopes of shaking the public opinion;—thousands assembled in the Camp de Mars, to sign a petition, and send it into the different provinces, in order to rouse the whole nation against the assembly. It was even in agitation to blow up the house; but the National Guards mustered so strong, and wrote in their coun- tenances so much terror, that the Jacobins attempt- ed nothing. We conclude this day's business with making the following observations to our readers: —The King is not accused, and his fate is now in his own hands; as we said, long since, when the Constitution is finished, the whole volume of it will be presented to him for his acceptance—in the inter- im he continues suspended from all his Royal Func- tion. In short, the contest now lies between the National Assembly, and the Jacobins' Club—which- ever gains the point, it will be dearly purchased— the Representatives of the nation have withdrawn themselves from that illegal party.
SUNDAY MORNING, July 17.
The General was beat throughout Paris at a very early hour—and before seven o'clock the mob had already cut off two heads! We shudder, while we give the particulars; but, as historians of the day, we must sacrifice our feelings to our duty. In con- sequence of the unconstitutional invitation of the wicked clubs, a vast concourse of people assembled on and about the altar of Liberty;—two men, one a soldier with a wooden leg, the other a hair dresser, concealed themselves under the altar; They had ta- ken a couple of bottles of wine with them, and some- thing to eat; after having breakfasted, they cut a few small holes through the boards, the better to see what was going forward at the Camp de Mars; they were perceived and dragged by the mob to the Committee of the Section; the sitting officers, con- vinced that they had no bad design, ordered them to be taken to the invalids; but on a sudden, it was reported that they had matches in their pockets, to set fire to some powder, and thus blow up the altar. —Madmen will believe any thing—the canaille tore the two unfortunate men from the protection of the National Guard; their first intention was to hang them up to the lamp-iron; but the cord breaking, the rabble went to work with their knives, cut off the two men's heads, and carried them on pokes through the streets! Thus was ushered in the morn- ing of Sunday, in the polished capital of France!
The whole forenoon Paris was a scene of confusi- on; here the bloody flag was seen, to inform the mutinous of their fate, if they persisted in refusing obedience to the law; there the murderous cannon appeared, ready to execute justice; every-where horror, dismay, and the apparatus of death were vi- sible.
At two o'clock it was reported, that la Fayette was assassinated; at three we found the report to have been groundless; 18,000 disorderly wretches were invited in the evening to the Champ de Mars, there to swear that they would have no King: At five o'clock all the drums beat to arms—the bloody flag was hoisted at the town-house, and carried into the Champ de Mars, escorted by a numerous guard: As soon as it appeared, the mob cried out, down with the red flag! down with the red flag! The po- pulace threw stones at it, and wounded several soldi- ers:—At length the Mayor of Paris ordered M. la Fayette to execute the law; a general discharge took place, and many lives were lost, and a great number wounded. Such was the spectacle which the setting sun afforded to those who have the mis- fortune to live at this moment in Paris. We are rather quiet now, but it can't last so long.

CORK, July 30. The riots at Birmingham have subsided—The mob at Paris have been dispersed, with a loss not yet ascertained—The foreign and London papers are all apprehensive of a combination of powers against French Liberty; their fears, however, we hope, are more imaginary than well founded. The negotiations between Russia and the allied powers still protracted—the impress service carried on in England—The fleet in statu quo at Portsmouth; from this complexion of affairs we cannot flatter ourselves with an immediate peace; consequently the armaments will be kept up during the winter (if necessary) in hopes that another spring may bring about what the British Cabinet seems so bent upon, a general pacification.—Such dispositions are more laudably generous, as the interest of the British Empire seems but very remotely affected at the success of Russia, or the downfall of Turkey: yet, the people of England, surfeited of long and expensive wars, cannot subscribe to any measures likely to add to their debts and taxes.
The impress-service is still continued at COVE. This week several hands were taken out of vessels arrived from England and the West-Indies. No bad symptoms of a bloody winter at sea.
UNITED STATES.
PHILADELPHIA, September 23. LEGISLATURE OF PENNSYLVANIA. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THURSDAY, September 22.
The report of the committee to whom were referred the resolution of the House yesterday respecting the disturbances at Hispaniola, was taken up for a second reading, the substance whereof is—
“This House, taking into consideration the melancholy accounts received from the Island of Hispaniola, where a cruel and barbarous massacre of the white inhabitants had commenced on the 23d of August, and continued with unremitting fury on the 26th, when the vessel which brings the intelligence left the Island, and feeling a deep sympathy for the distressed and dreadful situation of the wretched inhabitants of Cape-Francois, then closely besieged by an enraged and brutal multitude of Negroes and Mulattoes—as citizens of the world—as men enjoying the blessings of peace, and in duty bound to relieve our fellow-creatures in an hour of such terror and misery, which will not admit of delay until the meeting of Congress, do enter into the following resolutions:
“Resolved, That the Legislature will immediately draw forth a portion of these resources, with which the state is eminently blessed, to succour the unhappy inhabitants of Cape-Francois, besieged on the 23d of August last, by a murdering and desperate host of Negroes and Mulattoes
“Resolved, That a committee be appointed to bring in a bill to enable the Governor immediately to charter two vessels, and load them with provisions, to be sent to the island of Hispaniola, and disposed of in such a manner as may most effectually contribute to the relief of the distressed inhabitants, and if required, the said vessels shall receive as many of them on board, with their effects, as can be accommodated, and proceed either to some of the neighbouring islands, or to such part of the continent of America, as may be judged most expedient.”
Mr. Vaux proposed that the captains of these vessels should likewise have liberty to make several trips, if they could not accommodate all those at once who should feel inclined to leave that island on their arrival there. The further consideration of this motion was postponed, and will probably be renewed, as the house adjourned until 4 o'clock, P. M.
On considering, in the House of Representatives, yesterday, 22d instant, the intended measure of despatching two vessels from this port, with provisions, &c. for the relief of the suffering inhabitants at Hispaniola, a motion was made to strike out the word “ Mulattoes ,” as they were not concerned in the commission of any of the crimes, the whole barbarity being confined merely to the blacks; commissioners from thence having arrived here with a confirmation of the news, who declare that the Mulattoes were entirely innocent, and had joined the whites in the protection of their property and lives.
Mr. McClay, although he approved the humane proceeding now under consideration, could not restrain from suggesting to the House, whether it would not in some degree appear to the world an inconsistency in the legislature of this state, which had lately emerged from the shackles of monarchy, and risked all for the liberty they now enjoy, to become the allies of the oppressors of people who were contending for that liberty in any part of the world?
He did not mean to advocate the proceedings of the blacks, in the present instance, because these have been marked by every degree of cruelty; yet when it is considered that they are exercising the only means within their power, it must lessen the crime, although morality must shudder. But the numberless cruelties which have been inflicted on those unfortunate people for ages, must have extinguished all the refined principles of morality which embellished the minds of persons in the full possession of the natural rights of men. If, therefore, the barbarities that the Negroes have experienced from the white inhabitants in the West-Indies, have been so great as to destroy the moral principle, and if we suppose them entitled to the natural rights of self-preservation, they have done no more than adopt
the only means left within their power to extricate themselves from slavery and eternal debasement. Should we deny this position, it is impossible to determine with respect to our own revolution; for the same reasons that were offered against the one, may be laid against the other, and whilst we are stigmatizing those unhappy people for attempting their derisive resort, we are stigmatizing ourselves. The question for striking out the word “ Mulattoes ” was determined by calling the yeas and nays, when there appeared 35 to 24, so the word was struck out; and after further deliberation the resolution was agreed to, without a division. Ordered, that a committee bring in a bill accordingly.
The accounts from St. Domingo are very alarming. In addition to those, we can mention, from good authority, that Mr. Blanchelande, the commander of the forces in that island, having secured the fortifications in Cape-Francois, by strong guards with considerable corps, went out of the city to endeavour to disperse the Negro slaves, assembled in a prodigious body, (upwards of 200,000) within a small distance of the Cape. His troops fired three times, but without the least effect. Each Negro had provided a kind of light matras, stuffed with cotton, through which the balls could not penetrate, and thus stood the fire without shewing any signs of fear. They had no fire arms, but had procured daggers, knives, swords, and other weapons.
The sum of 20 000l. was voted by the Senate to be inserted in the Federal Building-Bill, to defray the expences incurred by the Corporation for the accommodation of Congress, &c. and to erect a House for the President or the United States.
The Corporation are to be confined in their choice of a lot for this purpose, to High-Street, between Ninth-Street and the Schuylkill.
We hear an application was made on Wednesday by the Minister of France, to the Government of the United States, for a considerable supply of money, &c. for the purpose of suppressing the unhappy insurrections in the island of Hispaniola, and for the relief of the unfortunate inhabitants; which was immediately granted.
BALTIMORE, September 27. RIOTS IN PENNSYLVANIA.
The riot which happened in Mifflin county, on the 12th and 13th inst. we understand, was occasioned by a dispute between the inhabitants of Huntingdon and Mifflin counties, respecting the boundary line which divides them, which has produced some alteration in the manner of holding their courts; for, on the arrival of the judges in Mifflin county, the spirit of riot had risen to an alarming pitch, and seemed to threaten the most dangerous consequences. The associate judges, at the risk of their lives, endeavoured to support the dignity of the court, and the prison was threatened to be broke open.
Intelligence of a mob having assembled at Lewis-town, on Juniata, was brought to the judges at the court-house, about 3 o'clock, P. M. the 12th instant; and the next morning the mob appeared under march towards the court-house, headed by several men well mounted and accoutred. Signal guns were fired and drums beat. They threatened to drag the judges from the bench; and the judges and the sheriffs of the two counties were engaged in a smart scuffle for some time. One of them had a cocked pistol presented to his brest several times, and some were dangerously wounded; the sheriff's rod broke, &c. Confusion and disorder however at length gave way to argument and cool deliberation: The leaders of the mob on the next day confessed their error, surrendered themselves to justice, and have entered into recognizance to take their trials at the next sessions.
Among other things mentioned in the letters from which the foregoing intelligence is extracted, it is said that the people in that part of the state, hold the excise law in detestation, and threaten to oppose the execution of it.
On Tuesday last, a dreadful Fire took place in the City of New-York, by which the Block of Buildings between the Jews'-Alley and Duke-Street, bounded on the North by Mill-Street, and some Buildings adjoining the Custom-House, were the devoted Objects, consisting of 11 Houses, 2 Stores, 3 Stables, and 1 Bake-House, in the latter of which the Fire commenced. The Loss is supposed to exceed 20,000l. The principal Sufferers, in Buildings, by the Fire, were Messrs. Levi, L. Pintard Loudlow, Randall, N. Cruger, Miller, Goelett, Provoost, Rev. Mr. Seixas, and Miss Piuro.
SHEPHERD'S-TOWN, October 3.
Each succeeding month, brings with it occurrences, various and portentous. We see the pride of sovereignty, and lust of power, re-kindle in the bosom of that Monarch , whose quiet acquiescence to the control of a National Assembly, was a presage of full submission to a people's will : The drowsy Spaniard , arising from that couch, where he has long slumbered in slavery, opposing the worth of despotic sway, that of the ecclesiastics: The Hol. See which once, with the nervous arm of tyranny, extended and enforced decrees, which subjugated not only the personal liberty, but also enthralled the consciences of men, now unsupported by the props of civil power, hastening to decay; Poland , under the guidance of an enlightened and patriotic King, disseminating among the subjects, heaven-born liberty: Russia preparing on the one hand, to oppose the christian powers, and on the other sacrificing the unhappy Turks to her lust of power and dominion: England still persevering in hostile denunciations: Ireland draw-
ing near the fire of revolt: Germany unfurling the slavish standard, and inviting to it a factious nobility, and degraded clergy: Holland , aiding from mercenary views, the interests of Britain: And America enjoying the families of peace, liberty and plenty.
Argus.
Such of our readers as are eagerly looking for intelligence from the Westward, must still labour under their impatient anxiety, as not an article of information has been received from that quarter since our last:—If slow movements indicate sure ones, they surely cannot hesitate, or doubt the most complete victory, in the issue.
Accounts, it is said, are received at the Havanna, of a revolution having taken place in Arrogon, and two other places in Spain.
A few weeks ago arrived at Frederick-town, Maryland, from Indian captivity, a Mr. Reister, of Albany: He relates, that about 12 years ago he was taken prisoner by a party of Indians, and conducted to the Mohawk nation—that finding all possibility of effecting an escape impracticable, he assumed their manners, habits, &c. and at length engaged in matrimony with one of their squaws—that about the beginning of July last, being out hunting, in company with his father in law only, a dispute arose between them, and the old man threatened to shoot him; whereupon, for his own safety, he judged it expedient to put a period to his tawny relation's existence, which he did, and then effected his escape.
MR. WILLIS, THROUGH the channel of your useful paper, there is exhibited a just prohibition (according to law) against Tavern-Keepers allowing gambling, &c. in their houses and premises—it is, however, as necessary that such prohibition (contrary to law) should extend to Store-Keepers likewise, who sell or retail spirits in their Stores and rooms adjoining, by the pint and half pint, furnishing their guest with water, &c. to the great prejudice of the Tavern-Keepers in the several towns—A hint (in a better style) to prevent some of those Jewish retailers from breaking the laws of their country more than other citizens, will be gratefully acknowledged by many of your constant readers in Martinsburg, and elsewhere, who are determined to present them to the next grand jury, if they will in future persist in a practice which is not only contrary to the law, but highly degrading to the character which they ought to sustain. Z.
Next Week will be published by the Printer hereof, A LETTER, From Mrs. R—— to Miss S——A, In ANSWER to her observations on SAINT ROZO VILLOZO.
To be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, On Friday, the 28th day of October next ensuing,
At the Bower Plantation of the late General ADAM STEPHEN, on Opeckon-Creek, in Berkeley County, a number of
HORSES AND HORNED CATTLE,
Amongst which are several fat Bullocks.
Twelve months credit will be given, upon giving bond, with approved security.
MOSES HUNTER.
September 28, 1791.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber returns thanks to his Friends, and the Public in general, and informs them, that he means to occupy that new Brick Building on the Race Ground, belonging to Capt. James Stroud, together with the house he now lives in;—he expects from the situation, conveniences, and beautiful prospect therefrom, that he may meet with encouragement.—The excellent stableage, &c. and best of liquors, he flatters himself will be an inducement to those who may please to make trial.
FLO. MAHONY.
Martinsburg, Sept. 25, 1791.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Three Apprentices To the TANNING BUSINESS. Inquire of the Printer.
George-Town, September 9, 1791.
The Sale of LOTS in the FEDERAL CITY, will commence on Monday the 17th day of October next.
THE Commissioners finding they may engage materials and workmen for the Public Buildings, to any desirable extent—with a view to draw the fund into action, so as to facilitate the work, instead of a deposit of eight per cent, will require one-fourth part of the purchase-money to be paid down, the residue to be on bond, with security, payable with interest in three equal yearly payments.—The manner of improvement will be published at the sale.
THOMAS JOHNSON, DAVID STUART, DANIEL CAROLL, } Commissioners.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
From a late Boston Paper.
A S O N G.
[Tune—Damme there's nothing like Grog]
WHAT a plague of those plodding old fellows, Who never move out of their store, But jog on the old way in all weathers, While Script's to be bought, what a bore; A few hundred dollars, had they touch'd it, They'd soon feel inclin'd for to dip, And in spite of o'er-reachers And teachers— The old preachers would have touch'd it, And swore there was nothing like Scrip.
Three years in my store none was later, I musterd some hundreds, I think; Says my father, don't turn Speculator, Says I, father, look, here's the chink; So I tip't him the Scrip, then he ey'd it, And soon was inclin'd to dip, Then he touch'd, and brother touch'd, And sister touch'd, And we all of us touch'd it, And swore there was nothing like Scrip.
Last Sunday our Chaplin was preaching, Behind him I curiously sat, And while he our duty was teaching, A Bank-Scrip I popt into his hat; I watch't him, with ardour he touch'd it, And soon was inclin'd to dip, Then the Clerk touch'd, and Dick touch'd, And Nick touch'd, And all the congregation touch'd, And swore there was nothing like Scrip.
But now, oh, the case is quite alter'd, Our faces are growing quite long— Our ideas of riches have falter'd, And so has the theme of my song— I wish to my store I'd attended, And ne'er been inclin'd to dip; If I'd not cut a dash, I'd still kept my cash, And not met with a smath; But now as it cannot be mended, The devil take Stock and take Scrip.
EXTRACT.
FORWARD men are the worst vermin in society; when they get footing in your house, 'tis hard to dislodge them than it is a colony of Rats, and they become more troublesome than mice in your pantry, and as familiar as fleas in your chamber: Give a man of this character his Christmas dinner, and you will have the pleasure of his company the year round: He declares himself an enemy to com- pliments and ceremony, but a friend to good fellow- ship; the former leads him into impertinence, and the latter renders him proof against affronts so that it is impossible to get rid of him unless peradventure by introducing him to a more opulent acquain- tance.
A Mill for sale.
BY VIRTUE of a Decree of the Court of BERKELEY County, and State of VIRGINIA, will be exposed to sale by PUBLIC VENDUE, upon the first day of February next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a MERCHANT-MILL, with the Lot, Prem- ises, and Buildings thereunto belonging, late the property of HENRY COOKUS, deceased, and now in the possession of CHRISTIAN ORENDORF. Also, the Stone Dwelling-House, and Ground-Rents of the said estate, late of the said COOKUS, deceased, all situate in Shepherd's-Town, in the County and State aforesaid.
The terms of sale will be, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in twelve months from the day of sale, one other third part within two years after the day of sale, and the remaining third part within three years after the day of sale.
By order of the Court.
JOHN KEARSLEY, } Trustees. HENRY BEDINGER. }
BERKELEY COUNTY, July 25, 1791.
6m.
LOST, on Friday evening, the 29th July, on the road between Shepherd's-Town and George Tabler's Ford on Opeckon, a SILVER WATCH with china face, single steel chain, plain (cal. Two DOLLARS REWARD will be given to any person who will deliver said Watch to HENRY BEDINGER, of Shepherd's-Town, or to the subscriber.
ROBERT CREIGHTON.
Berkeley-County, August 13, 1791.
To be sold, by the Subscriber, 140 Acres of Land
IN BERKELEY COUNTY,
Within 4 miles of Shepherd's-Town, about 60 acres of which are now under improvement; on which is a new square LOG-HOUSE, and the fence in good repair.
All persons indebted to the Estate of ROBERT BUCKLES, senior, deceased, are request- ed to make payment; and those who have any de- mands against the same, are likewise requested to bring them in, as an immediate settlement of the a- bove estate is intended.
WILLIAM BUCKLES, Executor.
Copper and Tin WARE, &c.
THE Subscriber, in the most respectful Manner, informs the Public in general, and the Inha- bitants of Martinsburg and its Vicinity in particular, that he intends to commence Business in the COP- PER and TIN LINE, near the Bridge in the said Town, on the first of August next, where they may be furnished, at the shortest Notice, and most rea- sonable Terms, with COPPER and TIN WARE, of every Description; and hopes, from the Good- ness of his Work and Moderation of his Prices, to merit the Patronage of a GENEROUS PUBLIC—and is their devoted humble Servant,
WILLIAM CLEMM.
N. B. He still continues to carry on both Bran- ches of Business, as usual at his Shop, in Baltimore, where People may, at all Times, be supplied with every Article in either Line, as above.—Also, with Sheet-Copper, raised Copper-Bottoms, Tin-Plates in Boxes, Pig and Sheet Brass, India Spelter, Spelter- Solder, Sheet-Iron, Pig and Bar Lead, Iron-Wire as- sorted, and Black-Lead Crucibles from No. 6 to 25. Country-Produce, or approved Paper, will be received in payment for any of the above Articles, at the highest Rate.
The highest Price will be allowed, at both his Shops, in Cash, or new Work given in exchange for old COPPER, BRASS, PEWTER, or LEAD.
Baltimore July 29, 1791.
A GRAMMAR SCHOOL,
WILL be opened in MARTINSBURG, on the 20th of September next, where the Subscriber purpo- ses teaching the Latin and Greek Languages, in the manner practised in Dickinson College, (Carlisle)— Those who favour him with encouragement, may rely upon strict attention being paid, not only to the instruction of the youth committed to his charge in the above-mentioned languages, but also to their manners and morals. The price of tuiti- on at 3l. per ann. Subscriptions will be taken in by Mr. ROBERT M c KIGHT, Martinsburg, and Mr. SAMUEL PORTER, Williamsport.
JOHN M c CORMICK.
August 31, 1791.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for BERKELEY Coun- ty, the 16th day of August, 1791.
WILLIAM MUNFORD, Compt.
vs.
In Chancery.
MARTIN KERSHNER, Deft.
THE Defendant not having entered his appear- ance agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and accord- ing to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is no Inha- bitant of this County: On the motion of the Com- plainant, by his Council, Ordered, That the said De- fendant do appear here on the third Tuesday of No- vember next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this Order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Church in the Parish of Nor- borne, in the County aforesaid, on some Sunday af- ter divine service, and also at the Court-House door of the said County.
A copy. Teste. MOSES HUNTER, c. b. c.
By virtue of a Decree of the Court of Berkeley, will be exposed to sale, the third Tuesday in October next, being Court day, that Lot of Land in the Town of Martinsburg, where Mr. Joseph Somerville now dwells, on which is a good Log-House, two story high, with cellar underneath, a kitchen with a convenient cellar under it, a stable, and garden pailed in, all in good tenable repair. Also, two likely female SLAVES (the property of Joseph Somer- ville) to satisfy James Hendricks (Mortgagee.)
JAMES M c ALESTER, late Sheriff, Berkeley County August 25th, 1791.
A few Tickets in Mr. T. WHITE'S Lottery, are for sale at the Printing-Office.
Martinsburg Races.
THE RACES at MARTINSBURG, will commence on TUESDAY, the 4th of OCTOBER next, on which day will be run for, over a fine course, near the town, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE of FORTY GUI- NEAS, free only for Members of the Club. Heats 4 miles each. Aged horses carrying 126. Six years old 119. Five years old 108. Four years old 98. And three years old a feather.
No horse will be permitted to start unless the ri- der be dressed in a silk jacket, half boots, and jock- ey-cap.
A meeting of the Members is desired the day pre- ceding the Races, at the house of JAMES GRAHAM.
MICHAEL M c KEWAN, Sec.
August 26, 1791.
On Wednesday, the day following, will be run for, over the same ground, a PURSE of THIRTY POUNDS, Maryland currency, three mile heats, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, paying one shilling in the pound, entrance, and carrying weight agreeable to the rules of the JOCKEY CLUB.
And on Thursday following, will be run for, over the same ground, a PURSE of TWENTY POUNDS of the above currency, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, except the horses winning the two pre- ceding days—two mile heats—paying entrance and carrying weight as above.
The horses to be entered with WILLIAM SKIN- NER and ROBERT M c KIGHT, on the day preced- ing each race, or double entrance will be demand- ed.
On Friday, the day following, will be run for, over the same ground, a handsome Sweepstakes, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, except such as have won some one of the purses—one mile heats—with a catch upon each.
WILLIAM SKINNER, ROBERT M c KIGHT, DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
Robinson, Sanderson and Co.
Have just received per the Ship LANCASTER, Capt. BROWN, from WHITEHAVEN,
A large and general ASSORTMENT of
FALL GOODS,
Which are now opening at Their Warehouse on PRINCE-STREET, ALEXANDRIA, And will be ready for sale, by the Piece or Package only, in a few days.
Alexandria, 25th August, 1791.
N. B. The arrival of those GOODS, they hope will enable their Friends to lay in their supplies early, which is a very great advantage.
They expect another vessel in the course of a month or five weeks, with a further assortment of Fall Goods. R. S. & Co.
ALL Persons indebted to the Sub- scriber, are hereby most earnestly solicited to make payment;—and, as an inducement to comply with this request, he will receive merchantable WHEAT at FIVE SHILLINGS, Pennsylvania currency, per bush- el, if delivered within one month from this date, at Worthington or Shively's mills:—After which time, those who remain indebted to him, may rely on their several arrearages being immediately demand- ed in cash.
ALEXANDER ROGERS.
Martinsburg, Sept. 16, 1791.
FOR SALE, At PUBLIC AUCTION
On the 4th day of October next, at ten o'clock, (Where twelve months credit will be given)
At the plantation of Thomas Crow, near Hall's mill, Cows, Hogs, Farming Utensils, and Household Furniture—Corn on the ground, Hay, and several other articles.
Due attendance will be given by me,
THOMAS CROW.
Sept. 5, 1791.
Any Gentleman wanting a rider at the ensuing Martinsburg Races, may hear of a per- son of a suitable weight, and who practised the bu- siness many years in Ireland, by applying to the Printer hereof.
Cash given for clean Linen or Cotton Rags, at this Office.