The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-09-23 00:00:00

NOTICE.
THIS is to forewarn all persons purchasing in any manner the Brick House in Shepherd's Town, formerly the property of Thomas White, because I have a right in equity and justice to the same, having drawn it fairly in said White's Lottery; and for which said White has publicly promised to make a conveyance.
CHARLES REDIFER.
Sept. 13, 1793.
WILLIAM BAILEY,
INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he has commenced the Fulling and Dying Business, at Edward Beeson's Mill, near Martinsburg, where he will execute the different branches of Fulling and Colouring, agreeable to his former advertisement. An active Boy would be taken as an Apprentice.
Sept. 16, 1793.
PROVISION having been made for the first payment due from the Merchant Mill and Tract of Land in possession of Henry Shearard as advertised in a former paper, a sale of the said Mill and Tract of Land will not be made.
SAMUEL REED.
Sept. 16, 1793.
I HAVE for sale, 250 acres of good farming Land, on Evitt's run in the county of Berkeley, one and a half miles from Charles Town, 12 from Shepherd's Town, and 8 from Harper's Ferry; a proportionable quantity of the land is cleared and under good fence, several acres are in meadow of an excellent quality, having the advantage of a constant stream running through it; also a Dwelling house, and other out-houses sufficient to accommodate a small family. If the above Land is not sold by private sale before the 12th day of October next, it will on the day following be offered to public sale to the highest bidder; a satisfactory title will be given the purchaser. For particulars enquire of the subscriber, who has also for sale, several tracts of Land in Hampshire county, on which there are some good mill-seats.
BENJAMIN BEELER.
September 16, 1793.
N. B. A Miller, Fuller, and Black-Smith, coming well recommended, will meet with immediate employ, and a good Distiller wanted.
ALL persons who have purchased Tickets and have not paid for them, are requested immediately to pay to the Trustees, that they may be enabled to pay off the fortunate adventurers—every one must be sensible of the propriety of this requisition.
THOMAS WHITE.
Sept. 13, 1793.
To the Adventurers in Mr. T. WHITE's Lottery.
WE the Subscribers, having been appointed Judges of the drawing of said Lottery, do hereby inform them and the Public, that due attention was paid thereto; and announce to all concerned that it was justly drawn. Witness our hands this 13th day of September, 1793.
EDWARD O. WILLIAMS, ABRAHAM MORGAN.
A CERTAIN negro fellow, well known in this neighbourhood by the name of BANDY TOM, was lurking about my plantation last Sunday, and in my absence entered my house and stole a suit of cloths and some other articles:—as he is a runaway, and a notorious thief, I will give TWO DOLLARS to any person who will apprehend and commit him to goal, that he may receive the punishment he deserves.
JOHN KEARNEY.
Sept. 14, 1793.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, near Martinsburg, adjoining the red house, a small sorrel Mare, 5 years old this spring, about 14 hands high, with a blaze in her face, three white feet, branded R. C. trots lofty, and never was dock'd. Whoever takes up said Mare and secures her, with the thief, shall have three dollars reward, or one dollar for the Mare only.
ROBERT COCHRON.
Sept. 16, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
A Log DWELLING-HOUSE, with a valuable corner lot, opposite the Printing-Office.
A L S O,
A Negro Wench, 17 years old, that understands house work. A handsome, young, riding Horse to be disposed of.
The greatest part of the payment for the House and Lot will be received in merchandise, or half cash, and the remainder in two yearly instalments. Application to be made to the subscriber within three weeks from this date.
JOHN OFERRALL.
Martinsburg, Sept. 16, 1793.
STOLEN out of my pasture near Shepherd's Town, on Wednesday night, the 11th instant, a sorrel Mare, 12 years old, branded on the near buttock W. B. about 15 hands high, well made, trois and paces; has been employed in the waggon, and has the mark of the collar on her neck. Whoever will apprehend the thief and secure the mare so that I get her again, shall have Ten Dollars reward, or Five Dollars for the mare only, delivered to me.
WILLIAM BUCKLES.
Sept. 16, 1793.
STRAYED the last harvest, from a pasture in the neighbourhood of this town, a black Calf, with some white spots and a crop off the left ear; also, stray'd the last winter, from the same place, two rams, one a crop off the left ear, the other no mark. Whoever will leave information at the Printing-Office, where the above strays may be found, shall have two dollars reward.
Sept. 16, 1793.
A Scheme of a LOTTERY,
For the disposal of Land, Cattle, and Merchandise, 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 12s. - 6 0 0   286 ditto each 6/8 in merchandise - 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 Opeckan, each of which would be a pretty settlement for a tradesman, there being a stream of water running exactly between the two; or should any adventurer be so fortunate as to draw them both, they would make together a pretty little farm, as it is tolerable good wheat land.
As soon as there is a probability of the Tickets being sold, the subscriber will appoint Trustees, into whose hands he will deliver the deed of the land, who will have full power given them to convey the same, and the rest of the Prizes likewise to the possessors of the fortunate numbers.
The 286 Prizes, valued at 6/8 Virginia currency each, are to consist of calicoes, mens' jacket patterns, wool hats, silk and pocket handkerchiefs, plated shoe-buckles, &c.
Further notice will be shortly given in this paper, by ZADOCK WILLETT.
Sept. 9, '93.
LOST, about three weeks since, a HOTEL Lottery Ticket, No. 1319, with the subscriber's name endorsed on the back:—whoever has found the same and will return it to me, shall have one dollar reward. It can be of no use to any person but the owner, as it is check'd in the Agent's book as a lost ticket, the property of
N. WILLIS.
September 2, '93.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Magistrates' Summons, Common Bonds and Notes.
PHILADELPHIA, August 31.
To Matthew Clarkson, Esquire, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, 29th August, 1793.
SIR,
THE alarm, respecting the infectious disorder, which has made its appearance in this city, encreases to so great a degree, that (however reluctant I am to interfere with the execution of your duties) I feel it incumbent upon me, again to call your attention to the subject. The most vigorous and decisive exertions of the police are become necessary; and I request, that, as the chief magistrate of the city, you will omit no lawful measure to prevent the extension, and to destroy the evil. Whatever expence may be incurred upon the occasion, (if the Corporation should decline) I am confident the Legislature will defray. I do not hesitate, therefore, to desire that gun-powder, and other salutary preparations, may be stashed through the infected streets; and that, generally the other precautions, recommended by the College of Physicians, may be strictly observed.
I am persuaded, Sir, that feeling with me, for the distresses of our fellow citizens, you will readily excuse the trouble, and comply with the contents, of this letter. I am with great esteem,
Sir,
Your most obedient, Humble servant,
(Signed)
THOMAS MIFFLIN.
SIR,
YOUR letter of this date I have just received. Every precaution which hath depended on the police of the city, has been attended to, in order to prevent the spreading of the calamitous disorder which now prevails.—For this purpose, the most pressing orders have been issued, and repeated, to the City Commissioners, to cause the streets to be effectually cleansed from every thing which may nourish or encrease its effects. The high constable hath been ordered to examine the wharfs attentively, in order to discover whether any thing may have been deposited upon them, which can be prejudicial.
The clerks of the market have been directed to render the houses as clean as possible; for which purpose, they have already been well washed, by means of a fire-engine.
The Corporation hath been convened upon the occasion; who have entered upon such measures as appeared to them to be most likely to conduce to the relief of those, whose situations will require assistance. A Committee of their body have had an interview with the guardians of the poor, whose co-operation for the relief of the distressed, will, it is hoped, tend greatly to their comfort.
An Hospital in an airy and healthy place is to be provided with all expedition: Indeed, there is the most promising prospect that the benevolent disposition, for which the citizens have always been conspicuous, will, at this time, be exerted in an extensive degree, and tend to the relief of suffering individuals, as well as to the safety of the community.
What you have suggested, Sir, concerning the stashing of gun-powder in the streets, shall be attended to. I have already given orders to the City Commissioners to burn nitre in the part of Water-street, which is most infected, preparatory to another cleansing, which it is to undergo to-morrow. I am, with great esteem,
Sir,
Your most, Obedient servant,
MATTHEW CLARKSON, Mayor.
Philadelphia, 29th August, 1793.
9 o'clock, P. M.
To Thomas Mifflin.
Governor of the State of Pennsylvania.
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
GENERAL DUMOURIER.
Letter from General Dumourier to the President of the National Convention.
"The precautions taken by the National Convention, in decreeing that nothing which I write should be read nor published, is a proof of both its absurdity and want of patriotism. It appears, that the representatives are fearful lest my reasonings should weaken the authority which they have arrogated to themselves over the French nation. They have good reason to fear them, for I will prove, and experience will assist me in doing so, that they have entirely lost the advantages which the whole human race might have derived from a sublime revolution, which they have rendered hideous and frightful.
"You may or may not read my memorials; it

that you are wanting in your duty to the people, in endeavouring to hide from the people the truths which I tell you. It is adding another crime to those you have already committed, and the nation will punish you for it, as it has done others.
"There is only one means of safety left, viz. that you should purge yourselves, in delivering up to the rigour of the laws the disturbers of the public peace, and the assassins which lurk among you; and after having purged yourselves, that you should have the courage to declare to the nation that your authority is illegal; that you have exceeded your powers, and that you retire, in order to make room for other representatives, chosen according to the constitution of 1789, 1790, and 1791, which is the only basis by which tranquility and union can be restored in our country, which you desolate.
"Already, upon Danton's proposition, have you decreed, that you would interfere no further in the government of your neighbours, among whom you might be obliged to carry arms. This indeed positively annuls your former decrees. But this repentance has been too tardy; you would have saved yourselves, had you made this recantation in the month of December, as I advised; you would have saved all, if, to this measure, you had added justice and humanity to Louis XVI. I know that many among you have voted under the fear of the poignard. I know too, that three hundred and ten of you have been courageous enough to vote against that criminal atrocity.
"You have only one resource left. If you are Frenchmen—if you are true citizens, sacrifice yourselves, and quit a post which you have so badly filled; and do not wait until every species of calamity unites in the destruction of this unfortunate monarchy, in delivering it up to the sword of foreigners, and to the fury of Jacobin scoundrels, who, in their extreme despair, seek to ruin France and themselves. "This is the last advice I shall give you;—you may follow it voluntarily or forcibly;—endeavour to make a merit of it, and for once dare to make the subjoined memorial public to the nation.
(Signed)
"THE GENERAL DUMOURIER."
UNITED STATES.
S A L E M, September 3.
Captain Andrews has just arrived here, in fifty days from Nantes, in France. He informs, that things have taken a different turn lately; he says, that the French have defeated the Spaniards; that the patriots have engaged the insurgents near Nantz, and totally defeated them; killing 15000; and under no apprehension of losing Valenciennes: He further says, that they are hauling up all their merchantmen as they arrive; and cutting down all the Guineamen for privateers, as fast as they come in; and that there are daily arriving valuable English prizes; several West-Indian a few days before he failed. This vessel spoke a Guernsey privateer, out ten weeks, and had taken nothing.
The following is translated from a French paper, received yesterday from Martinique; we vouch not for its authenticity. Our readers will please to make their own comments on the probability of its truth or fallacy:
D O M I N I C A, July 16.
"By the July Packet we learn, that the Combined Armies have suffered a dreadful check; that the body of troops under the command of the Duke of York had been entirely cut to pieces; that the Prince of Cobourg had been defeated by General Lamorliere near Valenciennes; that the spirit of revolution had formidably evinced itself in England; and that the people had insisted on the abolition of the House of Lords, and the suppression of all titles.
"We hear also, that a new Minister was named; Pitt was in the greatest discredit; could not raise money, even at 10 per cent. interest, to maintain the war; all the provinces, whose commerce is almost annihilated, wish for peace, and ask it openly."
N E W - Y O R K, September 11.
In the brig Almy Capt. Cutler, which arrived here on Monday in 49 days from Glasgow, came 72 passengers, some of whom report, that great numbers of their countrymen are preparing to quit that land of oppression—that since the parliamentary order to furnish the Scotch garrisons with Hessians and other mercenary butchers, the country has become ripe for another '45 plot, and it is a question with them, whether there will not soon be an open rebellion.
Account of the malignant fever which at present rages in Philadelphia, in a letter from a Physician of that city, to his correspondent in this, dated the 6th instant.
"The fever is spread all over the city; however, more are not infected than hitherto; and the deaths are less numerous.
On the first attack, there is an universal prostration of strength; the pulse is full, and rather quick, but not tense; from the beginning, there is an uncommon oppression around the præcordia, violent reachings, and generally a total inability of keeping any thing on the stomach. After a little time, a comatose delirium takes place; vibices appear, the skin becomes yellow, as do the adnata of the eyes; and finally the patient dies, apparently without pain, on or about the seventh or eighth day, generally.
the contagion in the sphere of its action is confined to contact, or to the reach of the breath of the infected person.
Hutchinson * still lives; his case, however, is desperate—it well was he on Tuesday last, that he conceived himself out of danger; and on that night, or the following morning, drew up the state of his case, for publication. His relapse was owing to his coming down stairs, and the fatigue of his going up, by which his nose got to bleed, and discharged beyond his strength.
All who can, leave town. You would be astonished to see the thinness in our streets. Those who die are buried in the night, for the most part, and are carried to the place of interment in carriages.
I think the disorder must soon be checked, such are the precautions used by all who are here; and I assure you the number of sick is comparatively small, the population of our city considered.
Hamilton's house, at Bath-hill, is converted into a Lazaretto. Many of the poor sick of this city are carried out there, a considerable portion of whom recover.
* Hutchinson—the good, the benevolent, the patriotic Hutchinson, is no more!
P H I L A D E L P H I A, Sept. 7.
Gen. Galbaud, we hear, after escaping from the Jupiter, was arrested not far from New-York, on his way to Canada, with all his accomplices. The English, however, assisted by some French emigrants, have accomplished his escape a second time. M. Genet is making every exertion for retaking him.
On the 21st of June the King of England addressed the parliament. He breathes little else than a spirit of war, and determination to pursue it with vigour till France shall be reduced to terms satisfactory to the combined powers. All the various reports of a speedy peace, &c, may, therefore, be looked upon as groundless.
In consequence of a dangerous malignant fever prevalent in the West-India islands, the Master Warden of this port, has given orders that no vessel from those parts shall approach nearer than Mud-Island, till they have been strictly examined by the Health-Officer.
F I T T S B U R G H, September 2.
By the arrival of some persons from Fort-Washington on Monday last, we are informed, that the Indians still continue hovering about the out-garrisons, and occasionally stealing horses; that the army is in high spirits, anxiously waiting the event of the treaty, and hoping that a campaign will take place, as no idea of peace is entertained by any one; that the greatest pains has been taken by the Commander in Chief, in training his men in the act of wood-fighting, and that from their proficiency, and the unanimity prevailing throughout the whole army, success may be expected, should a campaign take place.
K N O X V I L L E, August 23.
We hear that on the 25th ult. the Indians stole three horses from James Gollahor, at Well's station.—About the same time Mr. Thompson had one horse stolen from him.
And on the night of the 27th, the Indians stole seven head of horses from Low's station.
Wednesday the 31st ult. after sunset, as four of Lieut. Tedford's party of horsemen were returning from reconnoitering the woods, in search of Indians, they were fired on, near Well's station, by a party, consisting of about ten.—They wounded John M Callister, with a ball through the flesh of his back, and James Gillespie through the foot; neither of the wounds are dangerous—they also shot down Gillespie's horse, which died in a few minutes. The Indians made their escape unhurt, under cover of the night.
On Sunday last, Jonathan Cunningham was killed in his father's field, near M c Tear's station, 15 miles from this place, by a party of about 20 Indians. Notwithstanding he was wounded in three places, and scalped, he survived upwards of seven hours, during which time he perfectly retained his senses. Three men, who were within hearing of the guns, hastened to the place, near which they met two Indians, one of whom they killed; he belonged to Chilhowee, and was known to several persons by the name of Chilhowee Jem. The conduct of these men deserves the highest commendation.
In the course of last week about fourteen horses were stolen from Well's station, and the neighbourhood thereof, by Indians.
Last Saturday — Reed was killed by Indians on Muddy Creek, above Little Pigeon.
On Sunday last, about sunset, seven Indians fired on a Mr. Black and another man, belonging to Lieut. Tedford's rangers, as they were returning from a corn-field at Well's station.
Same day — Walker was killed, and two men wounded, on Little Pigeon, 20 miles from this place, by a party of 18 Indians.
Since our last a company arrived in town from Cumberland, (Mero district.) Letters received by this company state, that the Indians still continue their hostilities on that frontier, with their usual savage barbarity and wantonness.
We hope the day is not far distant, when the people of this territory will be permitted to avenge the blood of their friends and relations thus cruelly and wantonly shed by the hands of unrelenting barbarians.
L E X I N G T O N (Kentucky) August 10.
On the 1st, inst. the Indians stole a number of horses belonging to the R. M. under the pickets of
Fort Lexington; they were pursued by a detachment of dragoons and riflemen, to the distance of about 20 miles, where the Indians appeared in such force, that the pursuers thought it prudent to decline coming to action.—The Indians being in such force near the out posts, is an argument that the treaty has failed, and of course the army will very shortly receive marching orders.
N O R F O L K, September 14.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this town, dated Sept. 9.
"Half the inhabitants of this city has already fled to different parts, on account of the pestilential disorder that prevails here. The few citizens who remained in the place, die in abundance, so fast, that they drag them away, like dead beasts, and put ten and fifteen or more in a hole together. All the stores are shut up. I am afraid this city will be ruined, for no body will come near it hereafter. I am this day moving my family from this fatal place."
B A L T I M O R E, Sept. 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Rotterdam, to his brother in this Town, dated June 26.
"The French hold fast—they, a few days past, made a very great slaughter among the Dutch; but in this country your sentiments must be kept secret; for a little disclosure your head is off; so you cannot expect much news to be depended on from the combined armies."
By private letters received by last evening's mail, from Philadelphia, we learn, that the Epidemic Fever still continues to rage with great rapidity, and that the citizens are removing daily.
By late accounts from the East-Indies, we hear, that all the India princes were again about to join Tippoo in a combination against the British forces.
Sept. 14. This forenoon a detachment of Captain Mackenheimer's company of militia marched out of town in order to stop all persons coming from that city to this town, till they are examined by a health officer, and declared free of the malignant fever, or any other dangerous disease which might infect the inhabitants of Baltimore, who were never known at this season of the year, to enjoy a better state of health than they do at present.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Liverpool, to his friend in this town, dated July 24th—received by the ship Manchester, Captain George Clay, arrived in Delaware.
"The French have entirely defeated the Insurgents, and this day it is reported, that they have, also, totally defeated the combined armies, before Valenciennes."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated September 3.
"To give you an exact detail of the symptoms of the Epidemic, from the time a person is seized by it, and its progress to its ultimate stage, is altogether out of my power, as being one who has comparatively no knowledge of the human system, nor of the operation of diseases thereto incident. But, as you request some information concerning it, I shall undertake it. This disorder, it is said, seizes a person in a minute, that in a very short time a nausea is felt in the stomach, accompanied with a very strong inclination to vomit, which commonly is effected by a slight effort (though in all cases the physicians here, order an emetic to be given, if there is any symptom which indicates the presence of the disorder) the body afterwards assumes a yellow appearance, from which, it is supposed, the name has originated, and this appearance continues, if I am rightly informed, either until the patient is nearly cured, or until his dissolution takes place, at which time it changes to a dark hue, said to be almost black.
"When the disorder has become, as it were, fixed in the habit, there is always a discharge of black matter, upwards, and this is commonly attended with something of the same kind at the nose. Patients at this stage are considered very dangerous, but there are instances of their having recovered, and those not very few. There are many other symptoms, said to accompany those already given, but these are neither regularly progressive, nor do they attack every patient—such as dull pains in the head, in some quick and violent in others, drowsiness, loss of spirits, faintings, &c. &c.—Thus I have given you as true a description as has been in my power, yet to attain. I hope it may make no impression on you, concerning our welfare, for there are not very many here, now, that look upon it in as dangerous a view as their imagination, a few days ago represented to them."
A L E X A N D R I A, Sept. 19.
In consequence of an alarming contagious disease now prevalent in the city of Philadelphia, as well as in several of the West-India islands, the corporation have adopted measures for preventing its introduction into this place. As soon as the necessary arrangement can be made, it is said that the law of the state respecting the performance of quarantine, by vessels coming from places where the disorder prevails, will be put in complete operation. In the mean time, the directions of the police have provided for the present emergency by a legal extension of the powers vested in them by the act of incorporation. A look-out boat is constantly employed to prohibit vessels bound hither, from coming within one mile of the port, till they undergo an examination by the health officer. From such precautions, there is reason to hope that the inhabitants of this town will still preserve that great proportion of health which they have hitherto enjoyed.

friend in Baltimore. "Doctor Ruff, has quitted his usual practice in this fever and struck boldly into the use of Calomel, and Jalap—bearing this reported and that it was with surprising success, I last night wrote to him on it; and he cheerfully unfolded his method, with an assurance that out of more than one hundred patients to whom he had given his medicine on the first day, he had not lost one, and it has saved some to whom it was given much later."
MARTINSBURG, September 23.
Friday last a special Court was held here, for the examination of William Bartrupt, charged with stealing negroes from the counties of Berkeley and Frederick ; the court after a full hearing of the evidence, were of opinion that he should be sent to Winchester , for further trial at the District Court.
George Ruff was committed to goal on Thursday, charged with being an accomplice with Bartrupt; a special Court is to be held to-morrow for his examination.
The Mayor of the city of Philadelphia has informed the citizens, that from the returns made to him, and which have been pretty accurate, the number of persons which have been taken off by the prevailing disorder, do not exceed one hundred and forty, from the first death which happened to the second instant.
The Governor of Maryland has issued a proclamation, bearing date the 9th instant, which subjects all vessels destined for Baltimore or any other port within that state, from Philadelphia or any other place which may be infected with the malignant disorder that now prevails in Philadelphia, to the performance of quarantine. Precautions are also taken with regard to the approach by land; no person being permitted to enter the town of Baltimore from Philadelphia, or other place, without having first obtained permission from the health officer.
The Governor of the State of South Carolina has issued a proclamation purporting, that a pestilential disease is prevalent in the Leeward as well as in the Windward Islands; he therefore requires and enjoins all pilots who shall board any vessels coming from any of the West-India Islands to that State, to cause them to anchor under Fort Johnston, where they are to remain until examinations can be made into the state of the health of the crews, by the Physicians of the port.
The Corporation of the City of New-York, has made ample provision by their injunctions, for guarding against the malignant fever in Philadelphia.
In consequence of the nature of the disease now raging in Philadelphia, no letters or newspapers are suffered to pass in the public mails from that city to any part of the United States.
We have various accounts of the state of the FEVER at Philadelphia; and, if we may be permitted to draw a medium line, it is much more favorable than hitherto—the favourable however, seems to be, not that it ceases to spread, but that methods of curing it are discovered. It is Dr. Ruth's opinion, that not more than 1 in 30 die. All the large towns are using precautions against this distemper. Pestilential distempers rage in the Windward and Leeward West-India Islands. Vessels are ordered quarantine in the Delaware until examined.
The municipality of Cambrai, the native place of Dumourier, have erected a lofty gibbet on the road, a little out of the city, with the following inscription on it:—The commune of Cambrai shudders with horror at having given birth to the traitor Dumourier! Passengers partake of their horror! and you, tyrants, tremble."
Sunday the second of September arrived in Pittsburgh, an express from the commissioners who were sent to treat with the Indians: He left the commissioners on this side lake Erie, having crossed over with them from Fort Erie, in eight days. They had been met a Niagara by Indian commissioners, and with them had sailed in separate vessels to the mouth of Detroit river, 18 miles from Detroit, where our commissioners were directed to remain, until an answer should be brought from the great council of the Indian nations assembled at the rapids of the Miami and the Lake. On the 2d of August an answer was brought to this effect, that the only terms on which peace could be made was our ceding the country on the west of the Ohio and Allegheny rivers. The commissioners suggested the impossibility of doing this, as the lands had been sold by the Congress, and people had settled on them, but that the United States would be willing to give more goods than they had given at any other time. The Indians replied, that if the Congress would give one half these goods to the people that had settled, they would leave the land, and remove this difficulty.
Our commissioners replied that the land they must have, and would not give it up. The Indians said it was well, and there need no more be said. However, desired them to remain, if they thought proper, until they returned to the council, and laid this before them. On the 16th of August two Indians came and informed, that the final result of their deliberation was the country in question, or war. The express is of opinion, from the language of individual Indians in private, and from other circumstances, that the British wholly conduct their council, and dictate their commands.
We yesterday received a Baltimore paper of Friday last;—by advices from Philadelphia to the 14th
ed in that city for some time past, begins to assume a less malignant appearance than has heretofore been the case; that it yields more kindly to the force of medical applications, and, though great numbers of persons are sick, yet the mortality is diminishing fast.
A Mr. Spier, who arrived at New-York on the 15th inst. from Philadelphia, was taken with the yellow fever on the 16th;—he was immediately removed to Governor's island, but died the next day.
Symptoms of the yellow fever have appeared in New-Brunswick; the inhabitants are thrown into the greatest consternation. This malignant disorder is generally allowed to be a species of the plague.
We are informed, that a traveller died at Chambers-town on Friday last, with the yellow fever.—He was from Philadelphia, bound to the westward.
A news-paper, entitled RIGHTS OF MAN, will, we hear, be published on Wednesday the 9th of next month, in Frederick-Town, by JOHN WINTER, late editor of the Maryland Gazette, of that place.
THE Election of a Vestry for the Parish of Norborne , in the County of Berkeley , is postponed to the last Saturday in the present month.
All the Members of the Episcopal Churches in this Parish are desired to attend on that day, at the Stone Church in SHEPHERD'S-TOWN, where the Election of a Vestry, and sundry matters of importance respecting the said Churches will be considered; the members will please attend early in the day, as the Rev. Mr. Page will preach a sermon suited to the occasion.
PHILIP PENDLETON, } Church JOSEPH SWEARINGEN. } Wardens. September 23, 1793.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he still continues to carry on the COVERLID, CARPET, and TABLE LINEN WEAVING, at his house in Hagar's Town ; and having furnished himself with an additional number of hands, those who please to favor him with their custom, may depend on having their business executed with punctuality and dispatch.
Persons living in Martinsburg , the Falling Waters , or their vicinity, may deliver their yarn to Mr. George Binkley, who will attend to receive the yarn at the houses of Mr. Christian Smith, Martinsburg , and Mr. Perry, Falling Waters , will colour the yarn himself, have it manufactured into Coverlids, or Carpets, at my house, and return them to the owners at the places where the yarn was delivered. Said Binkley will attend for the above purpose, at the aforesaid houses, on the third Tuesday of every month.
ROBERT DOUGLAS. Hagar's-Town, Sept. 19, 1793.
TO BE SOLD, THE Plantation whereon I now live, containing 330 Acres of Land, 100 acres of which are cleared, the whole tract under good fence; it has on it a good log Dwelling House, Barn, Orchard, 12 acres of excellent Meadow, and as much more may be made, has a good Mill Seat, and is as good land as any in Berkeley County. For terms apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
WILLIAM PATTERSON. Sept. 23, 1793.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A Distiller who understands the business, is of a sober character and industrious. Such a person will meet with good encouragement, by applying to Joseph Dean, at Hilt's Mill, or at the Printing Office hereof.
Sept. 23, 1793.
TO BE SOLD, FOUR Lots in the town of Middletown , all under improvement, one has a good House, Shop, draw Well and some fruit Trees, two others with small log Houses, one of which has a Stable, and one other Lot under good fence. Indisputable titles will be given. For terms of payment and other particulars, apply to the subscriber on the premises.
EDWARD JENNINGS. Middletown, Sept. 23, 1793.
THE subscriber informs the Public, that on Monday next, he shall commence the Blue Dying, Coverlid Weaving, double and single, Diapers, Carpets, and other raised work, at the house of Mr. James Gregory, in this town, where he shall be happy in receiving the commands of those who may wish to employ him. As his continuing in this town will depend on the encouragement which he may receive, he hopes those who may want his services, will make speedy application.
JAMES GRAHAM. Martinsburg, Sept. 23, 1793.
SIX DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on the night of the 19th inst. a Negro Man named SONS, 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 shag 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, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
JOHN KEARNEY. Berkeley County, Virginia, Sept. 23, 1793.
of Berkeley County, on the first day of next court,
A Lot of Land in the Town of MARTINSBURG , at the junction of John-Street and Water-Street, adjoining the best spring of water in the said town, on which is a small dwelling-house. The terms will be made known at the day of sale, and a good and indisputable title will be made the purchaser, on complying with the terms then proposed. ROBERT EYER.
Sept. 21, 1793.
THIS is to forewarn all persons purchasing in any manner the Brew-House, formerly the property of Thomas White, because I have a right in equity and justice to the same, having drawn it fairly in said White's Lottery , and for which said White has publicly promised to make a conveyance. PETER CROWL.
Martinsburg, Sept. 23, 1793.
AN NOTICE having appeared in the Potomac Guardian , of the 16th inst. sign'd Charles Redifer, cautioning all persons purchasing the Brick-House now in my possession, I am constrain'd to say, that the assertions in that Notice are altogether false, and void of foundation. Mr. Redifer possessed the Ticket which drew the Brick-House, at the first attempt of drawing my lottery, but a very material error being discovered, previous to the drawing being completed, the whole examination and determination of the business was left to the decision of two impartial gentlemen, who gave their opinions, that the Lottery should be redrawn; their decision has been put in execution—the Lottery redrawn—Mr. Redifer has not drawn the Brick-House—he therefore has no right either in equity or justice to it.
THOMAS WHITE. Shepherd's-Town, Sept. 23, 1793.
THIS is to forewarn all persons purchasing in any manner the Corner-House, formerly the property of Thomas White, because I have a right in equity and justice to the same, having drawn it fairly in said White's Lottery , and for which said White has publicly promised to make a conveyance. ALEXANDER ROGERS.
Martinsburg, Sept. 23, 1793.
I REQUESTED a Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor at Charles-Town , or Saturday the 29th instant, by my advertisements of the 9th instant, but as that day is appointed for holding an Election of a Vestry in Shepherd's Town , have thought best to appoint Friday , the 27th of September, for the meeting of the Overseers of the Poor at Charles-Town .
HENRY BEDINGER, President, O. P. N. P. Sept. 23, 1793.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on Wednesday the 2d day of October next, the affidavits of John Vanmeter, sen. John Vanmeter, jun. Samuel Roberts and Jacob Beller, will be taken at the house of Robert M'Knight, in Martinsburg , before James Wilson and David Hunter, Esquires, Justices of the Peace for the County of Berkeley , in a cause depending in the High Court of Chancery, between Daniel Vanmeter and William Gorrell, plaintiffs, and Isaac Vanmeter and John Vanmeter, defendants. DANIEL VANMETER, WILLIAM GORRELL. Berkeley County, Sept. 23, 1793.
THE late riotous conduct of Negroes in this town especially on the Sabbath, obliges us to forewarn all masters of slaves, to give them permits when they go abroad; if negro slaves are hereafter found in this town on the Sabbath without a pass, the constables are hereby ordered to apprehend them, and take them before some Justice of the Peace to be dealt by as the law directs. JOHN KEARSLEY. JOSEPH SWEARINGEN. Shepherd's-Town, Sept. 21, 1793.
NOTICE.
I do hereby forewarn any person or persons, from taking an assignment on two notes passed by me unto Anne Fitzgerald, now Anne M'Elwaine, sometime in April, 1790, for the sum of about twenty pounds Virginia currency, the amount of which notes I have paid to her and her husband Joseph M'Elwaine, which notes the said M'Elwaine, I am informed, attempts to transfer. Given under my hand this 23d day of Sept. 1793. FLORENCE MAHONY.
THE Members of the JOCKEY CLUB
are requested to meet at the house of Mr. FLORENCE MAHONY, in MARTINSBURG, on the morning of Wednesday the 2d day of October , being the day of the Races. Sept. 23, 1793.
NOTICE is given, that no person will be permitted to keep a booth on the race ground near this town, on the days of the ensuing Races, unless they pay four dollars towards the town purse. Sept. 23, 1793.
A List of the fortunate numbers in Mr. T. White's Lottery, are left at the Printing Office, for the inspection of the adventurers.
Dr. Rush's Directions for curing and preventing the YELLOW FEVER, will be inserted in our next.
Tickets in ZADOCK WILLETT's Lottery, may be had at the Printing Office.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
THE UNIVERSAL CONQUEST.
I. FROM age to age, with iron rod, Slav'ry the earth's wide empire bore...
II. At length America awoke; And lifting up her star-bright eyes, Resolv'd to break the shameful yoke...
III. And lo, she comes on golden plumes, And the whole Continent inspires! Slav'ry to reign no more presumes...
IV. France by our great example rous'd, O'erturnd the proud despotic throne: And soon the cause shall be espous'd...
V. Who next will burst the servile chain? Britain: the honour may be thine. Rise! and the rights of man maintain...
VI. For tyrant powers must surely fall! Kings, Popes and Prelates bow the knee!! Plain truth at last shall conquer all...
BOLTING CLOTHS.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has just received a large and general assortment of Bolting-Cloths...
I have, as usual, on hand, a large assortment of other Goods, suitable for the present and approaching season...
I earnestly request all those who are indebted to me, either by bond, note, or otherwise, to make immediate payment...
WILLIAM WILSON. Middletown, Berkeley County, 24th August, '93.
At a Court held for Berkeley County, the 20th day of August, 1793.
Simeon Hiatt, Compt. against Isaac Hiatt and James Hiatt, Defs. Upon an Injunction.
THE defendants not having entered their appearance, agreeable to an Act of Assembly and the rules of this Court...
A Copy. Teste. MOSES HUNTER. C. C.
THE Owners of the Works at the mouth of Antietam, have opened Store where Capt. ROSS formerly lived, in Shepherd's-Town...
The business is entirely conducted by JOHN HENDERSON, who will sell goods reasonably, and equally to all...
Three lots in that town have fallen into our hands, more than we have use for. One rents at 100 dollars yearly...
RICHARD HENDERSON, and Co. August 13, '93.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to incorporate the Trustees of the town of Martinsburg...
Martinsburg, August 12, '93.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Claimants of the Soldiers' Rights to the Sandy Creek Lands, granted in the year 1754...
August 26, '93.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 23d day of August, 1793.
George Myles, eldest son and heir at law of George Myles, deceased, Compt. against
David Watkins, Jane Logan, widow, executrix and devisee of James Logan, deceased, Bryan Bruin and James Wilson, Defs.
THE defendants Watkins and Bruin, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an Act of Assembly...
A copy. Teste, MOSES HUNTER, C.C.
CEDAR POINT, Mill Creek, 9th Sept. '93.
THE Subscriber having purchased the MILLS at this place of Mr. Winn Winship, takes the liberty to inform the customers to the said Mills...
WHEAT will be immediately received—and cash given to such as are disposed to make sales.
THOMAS VOWELL.
Shortly a Store of Wet and dry GOODS, in a general line, will be opened.
MARTINSBURG RACES.
THE RACES at Martinsburg will commence on Wednesday the second day of October next, on which day will be run for over a fine course...
THE MANAGERS.
On Thursday the following day will be run for over the same course, a Town Purse of THIRTY POUNDS, Maryland money...
On Friday following, a handsome sweepstakes Purse, free as above, except the two winning horses; a catch upon each, two mile heats.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Sept. 3, '93.
HARP AND CROWN TAVERN.
FLORENCE MAHONY, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the great encouragement he has met with since his commencement...
Martinsburg, April 6, '93.
NOTICE.
That a Petition will be preferred to the next General Assembly of Virginia, for an Act to appoint Commissioners in Shepherd's-Town...
was forwarded by John Keanley, Esq. directed to Major Waggoner, containing a power of attorney from George Mains to Alexander M'Lean...
Aug. 26, '93.
WANTED to purchase, a Plantation in Berkeley County, from two hundred to five hundred Acres of Land...
August 12, '93.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, continued and held for Harrison County, on Thursday the 24th day of May, '93...
James M'Henry, surviving partner of John M'Henry and Company, complainant, against
Samuel Shaw and Abraham Johnson, junior, surviving partner of Abraham Johnson, jun. and company, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Samuel Shaw, not having entered his appearance agreeable to an Act of Assembly...
A copy. Teste, BENJAMIN WILSON, C. H. C.
The Overseers of the Poor on the West Side of Opecken, in the County of Berkeley, have appointed to meet at the house of Robert M'Knight...
Per order, ROBERT COCKBURN, CLK. O. P.
Sept. 3, '93.
THE Subscriber informs the public, that he has established a NAIL FACTORY in Charlestown, where Nails, Brads, and Sprigs of all kinds...
GEORGE WARK.
THE CAPITAL is in progression, the South East Corner is yet kept vacant; that Corner Stone is to be laid, with the assistance of the brotherhood...
The Inhabitants of the City of Washington are remarkably healthy.
TO BE SOLD, A likely NEGRO GIRL, about 17 years old, who has been brought up to House Work.
FOR SALE, A young SADDLE MARE.
Inquire of the Printer.