The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1791-12-20 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
T U E S D A Y, DECEMBER 20, 1791.
[NUMBER 58 OF VOL. 26]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
By the Brig Robert, from Londonderry, and the Ship Mary, from Liverpool, arrived at New-York, we have the following advices, viz.
P A R I S, September 15.
THE ceremony of the King's acceptance of the Constitution did not produce here all the effect which the Court expected from it. The cannons of the different sections in the place of Louis XV. it is true, were fired; the chimes of la Samaritaine were rung, and all the houses were illuminated; and all this insufficient to tranquilize us entirely. The people appeared much better satisfied with the letter of the King, than they are with his oath.
There is scarcely room, however, to doubt, that this event will soon unite all parties, and entirely overthrow the different schemes which have been formed by the enemies of the public peace.
The Queen, the Prince-Royal, Madame, the eldest daughter of the King, and Madame Elizabeth, were present when the King took the oath, they were seated in a box behind the President.
September 18. Yesterday, for the first time since the journey to Varennes, the King took an airing on horseback. Upon his Majesty's arrival at the drawbridge, a vast concourse of people, who had been drawn together by the report of his design to take an airing, and a desire to see him, hailed him with repeated and sincere shouts of Vive le Roi . An affected joy was visible in his countenance at these marks of love and attachment.
A deputation from the community of Paris repaired to the Thuilleries. The Mayor, who was at its head, addressed the following speeches to the King and Queen:
"SIRE,
"The community presents to your Majesty the homage and respect of the city of Paris. Two years of labour, of evils and of storms, are happily terminated by the completion of the Constitution, and by your Majesty's acceptance of it. Henceforth, resting upon this constitution, Sire, and governed by immutable laws, you will promote the public prosperity. When every heart is devoted to you, when yours is devoted to the French, who will undertake to disturb that intimate agreement of the Nation and its King? The moment which attaches you anew to France, and it to you, will secure the tranquility of the city of Paris, which has been so long agitated. Peace, the goodness, the justice, and the virtues of your Majesty are our true friends. You will fix them among us, Sire, and you will be happy in the love of the French, as the French will be in your welfare.
ANSWER OF THE KING.
"THE welfare of the nation will ever be the wish most dear to my heart. Its true welfare can only be attained by maintaining public order and tranquillity. You are to avail yourselves of all the means with which the law invests you, to concur with me in attaining that end."
"MADAME,
"The community presents to your Majesty the respects of the city of Paris, in the most memorable epoch; the joy has been universal. The King has received the benedictions of the people; you have participated them, and the city of Paris joins the expression of its sentiments to the voice of the nation. May these sentiments prove pleasing to your Majesty! Deign frequently to recal them, and to recal them to the King;
"Say, Madame, to the August Prince, brought up for France, near your person, that these sentiments are destined for him, and that we will one day repay him all the welfare which his tenderness and his cares shall have shed upon the King and upon your Majesty."
THE QUEEN ANSWERED,
"THAT she coincided in every thing with the sentiments of the King; and entreated the municipality to assure the citizens of the capital, that she would daily inspire her son with them, and that she would contribute, to the utmost of her power, to the welfare of the nation."
In the evening, by order of the King, the Thuilleries and the Champ Elysees will be illuminated.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, September 15.
M. Target, who had in his possession the King's letter of acceptance, moved, that it, as well as the constitutional code, should be deposited in the archives of the assembly—Decreed.
M. Goupil moved, that as the Constitution was now finished, it should be published over the empire, with all possible solemnity.
M. Regnault seconded the motion, with an amendment, that, after proclaiming it in each municipality, Te-Deum should be sung, and that this ceremony should be followed with festivals and public rejoicings.
M. Dupont moved that this should be accompanied by release of prisoners of a certain description.
These proposals were adopted, the last with some modification.
September 24.
M. d'Andre reminded the Assembly, that no sub-
ject ought to be taken into consideration, when the King shall be present; and moved, that the President should be invested with all necessary authority to prevent any member from making motions in the presence of the King.—Decreed.
M. le Chapellier—"I beg the assembly to grant me a moment's attention, while I give an account of the deputation sent yesterday to the King.
"We fulfilled your mission of presenting this decree, we expressed to the King the pleasure which his message had excited in the Assembly. We said to him,
"Sire, the National Assembly, on hearing your Majesty's message read, often interrupted the reading by applause, expressive of the affection of the French for their King. It experienced the most pleasing sentiments, on observing your Majesty express your will for a general amnesty, which might put a termination to all discord, and dissention. It hastened to pass a decree, fixing the period of the revolution."
"The King, speaking with an air of satisfaction, answered us as follows:
"I shall always consider it as a pleasure and a duty to follow the will of the nation, whenever it is known. I observe, with gratitude, that the National Assembly has acceded to my will. I hope the decree you present to me, will put an end to discord, and that it will unite all parties and that we shall be but one. I am informed that the National Assembly, this morning, passed a decree relative to the coronation: I am determined to lay aside that decoration; and I beg you to communicate my resolution to the Assembly."
The Queen and the Royal Children were at the entrance of the council-chamber, where the deputation was received. The King said to us, "There is my comfort and my children, who participate my sentiments." The Queen then came forward, and said,
"My children and I hasten to express our participation of the sentiments of the King."
The hall resounded with applauses, at the close of M. le Chapellier's account. The Assembly was then occupied, for some time, in business of little moment, after which the order of the day was resumed.
The President: "The King is on his way to the Assembly. I need not remind you of the decree which prohibits the making of motions while he is present. At the time the King shall take the oath, the Assembly ought to be seated."
M. Malouet: "There is not a single case, in which the Nation, assembled, has not acknowledged the King for its head. I move that, in token of respect to his function, the Assembly shall continue standing all the time he is present."
M. d'Andre: "What has heretofore been practised at the opening of the States General, should be observed in this instance: On the King's entering the hall, the members rose: Upon the King's speaking, the deputies sat down, covered."
An officer now announced the King's arrival, who immediately entered the hall, accompanied by all his Ministers, without any other decoration than the cross of St. Lewis. The Assembly stood up: The King seated himself beside the President, and addressed the Assembly in the following words:
"I COME solemnly to consecrate my acceptance of the Constitutional Code. In consequence of which—I swear . . . (the members now sat down) to the Nation and to the Law—to employ all the power with which I am entrusted, in maintaining the Constitution decreed by the National Assembly, and to cause the laws to be executed."
The King sat down, and the hall resounded with applauses, after which he proceeded:
"May this great and memorable epoch be the basis of the re-establishment of peace and union, and become the basis of the welfare of the people, and of the prosperity of the empire!"
The hall resounded for several minutes with applauses, and shouts of Vive le Roi !
The President, on his legs—"Abuses of long standing, which had triumphed over the good intentions of the best of Kings, and had unceasingly braved the authority of the throne, oppressed France. [The King remained sitting, and the President sat down.] Depositary of the wishes of the rights, and of the power of the people, the National Assembly has established, by the destruction of all abuses, the solid basis of public prosperity. Sire, what this Assembly has decreed, the National concurrence has ratified. The most complete execution of its decrees in all parts of the empire, attests the general sentiments. It deranges the weak plans of those whom discontent has too long kept blind to their own interests. It promises to your Majesty, that your wishes for the welfare of the French will no longer be vain."
[The remainder of the answer of the President, is as published in our paper, No. 56.]
Loud plaudits followed.
The King quitted the Assembly, in the midst of shouts of Vive le Roi —The Assembly, in a body accompanied him to the palace of the Thuilleries, in the midst of acclamations and shouts of joy from the people, military music, and repeated discharges of artillery.
WARWICK, September 8.
At a quarter past twelve, Francis Field, otherwise Rodney, and John Green, convicted for the offence of aiding and assisting in demolishing of the house of Mr. Taylor, at Allston, near Birmingham,
were taken to the usual place of execution, where, together with two others, the one for horse-stealing, the other for highway-robbery, they were executed pursuant to their sentence. The rioters' behaviour was such as might be expected—expressive of sorrow for their offences; and confessing the cause of them to arise from delusion and misguided zeal.
M A D R I D, February 23.
The following account of the British officers taken with General Mathews at Bednore, was lately received, and is generally credited:
Shalk Ally, a shubadar of the 15th Bombay battalion, commanded by Capt. McCulloch, and who was taken with General Mathews, at Bednore, arrived yesterday at this presidency, having made his escape from Seringapatam.
On his first imprisonment he was put in irons, agreeably to the tyrant's general mode, but liberated about three years ago, and suffered to walk about the fort as a prisoner at large. About three weeks since, Tippoo sent to his capital for his favourite wife and child, when, mixing with the crowd, who accompanied them, in the habit of a faker, he accomplished his escape. He left Captains Lindram, Bames, and McCulloch, at Seringapatam, though reported by Tippoo to be dead, and says that Lieutenant Stuart, and other officers of the Bombay establishment, were also alive when he came away. Respecting the fate of the unfortunate General Mathews, he says, the general belief was that he died of grief.
He left Tippoo, with his whole army, at Gingee, to which place he had accompanied Tippoo's wife and family from Seringapatam; and adds, that Caram Saib, Tippoo's brother, was put to death, shortly after Mahomed Ally had experienced that dread reward, for the eminent services he had rendered his father.
B R U S S E L S, September 16.
The intelligence of the French King having accepted the Constitution, decreed by the National Assembly, reached this city yesterday. It is impossible to describe the general surprise that this event occasioned; for the prevailing opinion here was, that the King would not have been in haste to give his acceptance, or, if he did, exceptions would have been made to some parts of it. The audience-days at Court here are Wednesday and Friday; but the audience which should have been to-day, has been put off till to-morrow, occasioned, as is generally believed, by the surprise into which the Court was thrown by this piece of intelligence.
E D I N B U R G H, September 5.
A few days ago, one of Mr. Meikle's threshing-machines, which Mr. Davidson, of Cantray, had lately erected at Cantray, was tried for the first time, when a large stack of barley was threshed in a few hours, to the great surprise and satisfaction of a number of the neighbouring gentlemen and farmers, who attended on the occasion.
C O R K, September 7.
It is believed, the friends to the people will urge their favourite measures, with success in the next session of Parliament; this year has added a powerful reinforcement of interest and abilities to the Whig Club: such a power, indeed, that it is impossible for the best and most determined system of corruption to resist it long—the repeated attacks of a patriotic body, whose sole aim is to serve the country, and ease the burthens of the people must form wide breaches in the ministerial ramparts.
We hear that the Governors of the county have ordered a troop of light-horse to Cork, to scour the neighbouring country, and check the daring and barbarous outrage of those nocturnal rioters, called White-Boys.
L O N D O N, September 19.
Prince John, the African Prince, is arrived here from Sierre-Leona. His business to this country appears chiefly to be respecting the Slave-Trade. He has met with a very cordial reception in this city, and particularly among the gentlemen who wish for the abolition of the Slave-Trade.
Yesterday, accompanied by Mr. Clarkson, and other gentlemen, he dined with Samuel Frederick Milford, Esq;—To-day he dines with Thomas Hill, Esquire.
His visit here engrosses a great part of our present conversation—He has displayed a great disgust against his former traffick in human flesh. Yesterday a gentleman, in conversation, observing him pull out his watch, begged to know how much he gave for it in Guinea? He replied "Oh! I give—I give—what I never give more." What might that be, Prince John? Oh! I give a fine boy.
Sept. 21. On the 27th of August the Count d'Artois had, in the apartment of the King of Prussia, a conversation of two hours and a half with the Emperor and his Prussian Majesty. After this conversation, Count d'Artois having retired, the two Mo-

marches continued in conversation for a whole hour.
After the conferences at Pilnitz, on the evening of the same day, when the company had reached Dresden, there assembled, after supper, in the apartment of the King of Prussia, the Count d'Artois, Field-Marshal Count de Lascy, Baron de Spielman, M. de Calonne, and Major-General de Biffchoffwerder. The conference lasted till half past one o'clock in the morning, when the Emperor continued his route for Bohemia.
If, in these conferences, covered till now with the veil of profound mystery, there have been formed plans against the new constitution of France, it will be a long time before they can be executed; for most of the reports which have been circulated respecting the motions of the Austrian or other troops, have been without proper foundation.
The last letters from Bordeaux advise, that the claret vintage of this year will be very inconsiderable, especially in the capital growths; however, they say that the little wine that will be made, will be of a quality superior to that of many years past, and that the high country and other coarse wines promise to be in tolerable abundance.
Other letters, from the same place, mention the enormous price that all West-India commodities are at there, on account of the troubles in the French Islands; and that several of their West-India merchants are become traders to the East-Indies and China, there being above a dozen vessels actually on the Asiatic trade belonging to that port.
The French National Assembly may be expected to give place, in a few days, to the new Legislature. One hundred and fifty of the new Representatives were arrived in Paris about ten days ago, and the number required to constitute a Legislative Assembly is three hundred and seventy-three.
In the German Papers is the following letter from the Czarina to the King of Sweden:
The capture of Durwar took place about the latter end of March. The Mahratta troops displayed much gallantry, and were chiefly instruments in shortening the duration of the siege.
The various military manoeuvres were vigorously supported by Col. Frederick's artillery, to whose dexterous management too much praise cannot be given.
Few of the Mahratta, or the Company's troops, were killed or wounded. As they advanced, the enemy, panic-struck with the resolution of their opponents, retired with the utmost precipitation. A profusion of stores and ammunition was found in the fort. This event will accomplish, with greater facility, the junction of Abercrombie's detachment with the main army.
The fortress of Durwar is in the Mysore country, on the Bombay side, and will, by the conveniences attached to it, greatly accelerate the total subjugation of Tippoo and his flying followers.
In the course of a fortnight, despatches, of a very important nature, may be expected from India, inasmuch as they will announce either the capture of Seringapatam, or that Lord Cornwallis has been prevented from approaching it, by the setting in of the monsoon and the swelling of the Cavery. Should the latter be the case, the conquest of the Mysore will cost the Company another campaign.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, Sept. 29. "There are no fewer than three loans going forward in this country, at present; one to Russia, at 5 per cent. for twelve years; one for America at 5 per cent. for ten years; and one for Sweden, at 5 per cent. the prices of all which keep very high. A loan is also attempting for the Emperor, at 4 per cent. but the low interest makes it imagined that it will not succeed."
"The high prices of the English funds has induced many Dutch Stockholders to sell their property, and invest their money in the funds of that country, where they get 5 per cent. and buy in something under par; the profit of this business is the greater from the present high course of exchange in favour of England."
CONGRESS.
House of Representatives of the United States.
FRIDAY, December 2.
An engrossed bill, for the relief of D. Cooke and A. T. Campbell, was read a third time, passed, and sent to the Senate for their concurrence.
"The bill relative to the election of President and Vice-President of the United States, and declaring the officer, who shall act as President, in case of vacancies in the offices both of President and Vice-President," was read a second time, and referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday next.
Mr. Heister presented a memorial from the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathens, praying confirmation of certain grants of land made to them by the United States. Referred to the committee on the land-office bill.
The House, in committee of the whole (Mr. Muhlenberg in the chair) proceeded to the bill making appropriations for the support of government during the year 1792.
Mr. Parker thought, that, before the present bill was passed, it would be necessary to inquire whether the public money, heretofore appropriated, had been properly expended.
Other gentlemen were of the same opinion, and alleged that it would be setting a precedent that might prove very dangerous, and introductory of many abuses, to suffer the accounts of the public expen-
ditures to pass unexamined;—the House of Representatives are the guardians of the public propriety, responsible for it to their constituents, and in duty bound to examine whether it be properly disposed of;—the demands for the current year were considerably higher than those for the past; it was necessary to inquire into the causes of this increase:—Although no doubts were entertained of the integrity of the present officers of government, yet the examination was proper; it would convince the people that their interests were attended to, and would prove an useful example to some, as a precedent on future occasions, when such investigations may become absolutely necessary to prevent the embezzlement of the national wealth, by men of a different cast from those now in office: Such an examination ought to take place, as a thing of course, at the commencement of every session: The accounts of one year would be more easily examined than those of a longer period; abuses, if any should creep in, would thus be the sooner detected, and checked in the beginning of their progress, &c. &c.
On the other hand, it was said, that such an investigation, although very proper, had no connexion with the bill under consideration—whether the former appropriations had been properly applied or not, it was at all events necessary to provide for the expenses of the current year:—Several reasons were alleged for the present increase, such as the additional expense occasioned by the necessary augmentation of the army on the frontiers, the expense of making the census throughout the United States, the government of the Western Territory, &c. &c.
The committee rose, reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. Lawrance, the report of the Treasurer, containing an account of the receipts and expenditures of the public money, was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Gerry laid on the table a resolution, making it the duty of every officer entrusted with public money, to lay before the House, on the third Monday of every annual session of Congress, an account of all payments made by him, in pursuance of the appropriations of the preceding year; and if the particulars cannot be ascertained at the commencement of the session, they are to be afterwards reported to the House, as soon as they can be exhibited.
Mr. Fitzsimons laid on the table a resolution for the appointment of a committee, to examine and report upon the state of the treasury department; and that a similar committee be appointed on the second Monday after the commencement of each session of Congress.
Mr. Ames presented a memorial from the legislature of Massachusetts, respecting invalids; which was referred to the committee appointed to bring in a bill to explain and amend the acts, which relate to the seven years half-pay, promised to the widows or orphans of officers who died in the service of the United States, and to the claims of persons, who are or have been entitled to pensions, as invalids.
Adjourned. [To be continued.]
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, November 19.
Instances of respect paid to distinguished and exalted characters, are worthy of public record—a few weeks since, a son of CALEB GIBBS, Esq; of Barre, was baptized in this town, by the Rev. Mr. FREEMAN, by the name of ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
A merchant in New-York, has advertised "a handsome assortment of Ladies' BOSOM FRIENDS," for sale.
PENNSYLVANIA.
PHILADELPHIA, November 28.
"A correspondent would inquire, whether, in pursuance of the prevailing idea, that the general interest will be promoted by a more full representation of the people in Congress, it would not be an improvement upon the proposed plan of representation, if the people through the Union were divided into districts of thirty thousand each, without any regard to States—beginning either at New-Hampshire or Georgia? Two obvious advantages would result from this mode; there would be few, or no fractions—and local or state attachments would be lost, in the general idea of Continental-Representati-
on." When people complain of the burthen of the Excise, it is natural to understand that they mean its tendency to impoverish the community, by draining the wealth of individuals into the public coffers. Without beating our brains out against the posts of speculation, let a plain man, who knows how he earns his money, and how other folks spend theirs, ask this plain question—How much richer would he become in case the excise was suspended for seven years? If his sons and his labourers should drink six juleps each of a morning, tax-free, would it put more grain into his corn-stack?—So long as taxes are confined to articles which it is no discredit for people to deny themselves, who can complain of oppression?
To JOSIAH HARMAR, Esq; Brigadier General in the service of the United States, and Lieut. Col. Commandant of the first United States regiment.
SIR, The officers of the first regiment beg leave to express the warmth of their attachment to your person, and that perfect satisfaction which they have severally experienced under your command.
United as they always have been in sentiments of affection and friendship towards you, it is with ex-
treme regret they are informed of your intention to quit the army. If, Sir, upon this interesting occasion, your officers might presume their advice—or would you attend to the respectful solicitations of men anxious for your welfare—they might hope for your continuance in the service. But—whatever may be your final determination, that honour and happiness may attend you, is among their first and most ardent wishes.
We have the honour to be, With esteem and respect, Sir, your very humble servants.
[Signed by twenty-six officers of the first United States Regiment.]
To the officers of the First United States Regiment.
GENTLEMEN, Your very affectionate address of this morning, claims my warmest acknowledgments.
If I have been so fortunate, during my command, as to give satisfaction to my officers, believe me it has been reciprocal.
I sincerely thank you, gentlemen, for your expressions, of affection and friendship towards me, and of the obliging part you appear to take in my future welfare. When I tell you that I shall continue to remember you, my companions, with emotions of friendship, affection, and that my best wishes for your happiness through life, can only cease to exist with myself, I beg you to receive it as the genuine effusion of heart.
I have the honour to be, With the most affectionate regard, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, J. HARMAR, B. G.
Fort-Washington, August 11, 1791.
Amongst the objects which will claim the attention of the present Congress, will be provision for the residuary surplus of the unsubscribed debts of the States. This subject, which was suggested in the President's speech, has been specially referred to the Secretary of the Treasury, by the House of Representatives, and the liberal policy of that officer leaves little room to doubt that he will be an advocate for the measure, without which the finances of the union can never assume an orderly shape. Confusion must be the result of clashing revenue-systems among the several States, and between the general government and the States:—one general system should embrace the whole debt.
Many people read news-papers who read little else—They live in retired situations, and feel a strong curiosity to know the news, and to join the opinions of the day. To a retired man, a news-paper is always company—sometimes instruction. Bad news-papers, therefore, should be discouraged—because it is furnishing bad company to those whose solitary way of living makes willing to accept of almost any. The mind profits as much, or more, by discipline, than the body. No exercise, therefore, should be encouraged, which tends to make it worse. When Gasettes are filled with tales to set credulity gaping; with slander of private characters, to supply malice with more poison; or with foul aspersions on government, to make patriotism sick at the heart—what is it but to nurse the bad passion with the food supplied for wisdom and virtue?
MARYLAND.
BALTIMORE, December 9.
Captain Chalker, of the Schooner St. Margaret, arrived here from St. Augustine, but last from Havana, informs, That the British are supplying the Indians, between East and West-Florida, with Arms, Cloathing, and Materials for War, by Means of a forced Trade, from New-Providence (one of the Bahama Isles) through the Dominions of Spain, under the Direction and Management of the celebrated General Bowles, who arrived, some Time since, at New-Providence, from London, with a large Quantity of Arms, Ammunition, and Cloathing, accompanied by Six Indian Chiefs—that the Governor of St. Augustine being made acquainted with the Design of General Bowles, had despatched Three Guarda Coastas to cruise on different Parts of the Coast of East-Florida, to intercept him, seize his Effects, and frustrate his Plan—That, on the 22d of August, Capt. Chalker, on his Passage from St. Augustine to Havana, in Lat. 29, 42, in 12 Fathoms Water, on the Coast of Florida, spoke Captain La Crois, in a Sloop belonging to New-Providence, who informed him, that he had landed General Bowles, and a Number of Passengers, at Nassau, 12 Miles to the Southward of St. Mary's River.
Authentic Intelligence of fresh Disturbances among the Creek Indians.
(Extract from Mr. Philip Freneau's National Gazette.)
"The public have been informed, by numerous paragraphs extracted from the London papers, that a Mr. Bowles arrived in England from America, in the course of the year 1790, with several Indians belonging to some of the southern tribes—That the said Bowles, and Indians, had received countenance and support, to a certain degree, and that they failed from England, during the course of the last summer, enriched with presents, for the Bahama-Islands.
"It now appears, that the said Bowles, after arriving at the Bahamas, failed for Indian-River, so called, lying on East-Florida, and thence proceeded to that part of the Creek country inhabited by the Seminolies, where he arrived in the month of September last.
"That at the time of his arrival, the Creeks were preparing to execute the treaty, made between them and the United States, at New-York, in August 1790. They had chosen the Chiefs to attend at the Rock-Landing on the first of October, the time

stated for running the boundary lines mentioned in the treaty—the White-Bird, King of the Cusitabs, being of this commission.
“Bowles’s appearance, however, at that crisis—the presents he brought with him, and his bold assertions caused great agitation and hesitation among the ignorant part, and of course among the mass of the Creeks.”
“Although it appears that a considerable portion of the upper Creeks, and indeed all the respectable Chiefs, were for running the line, notwithstanding the delusions of Bowles—It is presumed that he is an impostor—but, he pretends, “he has powers from the British government to conclude a treaty with the Creeks; the basis of which shall be a revocation, on their part, of the treaty with the United States, and a guarantee of all their lands.”
“He has spread reports, that he has three ships loaded with goods, arms, ammunition, and cannon—that if the Creeks will permit him, he will establish a fort, and trading-houses, at which the Creeks shall be supplied with goods of all sorts, upon better terms than ever they have been, and that he had six thousand men, in the islands, ready to support him.”
“That he would write to Georgia, and prevent the lines being run, and he accordingly has written to the Commissioners, who are waiting at the Rock-Landing, expecting the Creek Chiefs, which letter is dated at “Ufachees, October 26, 1791,” and signed, “General Wm. A. Bowles, director of affairs for the Creek nation.” In this letter, and in his general declarations, he asserts, that Alexander McGillivray has deceived the Indians in the treaty made at New-York; but that he is willing to form a treaty with the United States in behalf of the Creek nation, and declares that the former treaty shall not be executed.”
“The Indians, distracted by his arts, have entreated the United States to wait until the spring, before the boundary shall be marked, and if Bowles, whom they style the “lying Captain,” shall then turn out an impostor, they will attend and run the boundary lines without further difficulty.”
“It appears that Mr. McGillivray has faithfully adhered to the interests of the United States, warmly recommending that the line should be run at the time appointed, and that Bowles’s fallacies should be entirely disregarded—Indeed, his importance, and life, probably depend on Bowles being driven out of the nation.”
“A considerable detachment of the troops of the United States, and Mr. Ellicot the surveyor, and three respectable Commissioners from the state of Georgia, were assembled, punctually, at the Rock-Landing, on the Oconee, the first of October, and they waited for the Creek Chiefs until the beginning of November, when they despaired of the business being effected this season.”
SHEPHERD’S-TOWN, December 20.
Western Intelligence.
We expected this day to have presented our readers with an official account of the unfortunate defeat of the Western Army, on the 4th ult. but after the most unwearied endeavours, we have not been able to obtain it—we have, however, collected the following information since our last, which throws some further light on that disastrous event. Should the official account arrive before our next publication, it will be struck off in hand-bills.
By a gentleman who arrived in this town a few days since, directly from Kentucky, and who left Strode’s station on the 16th November, we received the following particulars.—That the army was attacked as represented in the former accounts, at day-break on the 4th ult.—that they were completely surrounded by the savages—that many of the men were killed by them without being discovered, the savages lying flat on the ground in the grass—that the Kentucky militia were encamped on the opposite side of a small run, forming one line of the hollow square—that the savages made the first effort on them, who immediately broke in towards the centre in confusion.—That the detachment sent off by the General to destroy a small town previous to the action, returned safe to Fort-Jefferson, two days after the defeat, having found the town deserted, and having notice of the defeat—that fortunately about the same time, a quantity of provision arrived at the fort, having been sent on for the use of the army, which relieved them for the present—that 37 out of 42 of the women with the army were killed—that Col. Dark was wounded as mentioned; Col. Gibson had both his legs broke,—that Major Butler was mortally wounded—that Major Bedinger was left at Fort-Hamilton sick, being unable to walk for five weeks previous to the action, except by the help of crutches, occasioned by rheumatic pains—that Captain Van Swearingen’s men’s times of enlistment having expired previous to the action, he had influenced them to act as volunteers, until the last Fort should be erected, but that himself, with most of his men, had fallen by the hands of the savages—and that a detachment of the Kentucky militia were ready when he came away, and other detachments were to follow as soon as they could be got ready.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman now or late in Kentucky to his friend in Hager’s-Town, dated Lexington, Nov. 11, 1791.
“DEAR SIR, CAN you believe that our army has met with a
total defeat?—Yes, it is too true—On the 4th inst. a general engagement took place, within 15 miles of the Miami towns, about day light, and continued for two hours and one quarter—No kind of a surprise took place—our army being informed by their spies that they were close on the enemy, they waited for them the greatest part of the night—and at day-light a halloo or yell was heard around our camp; as soon as that ceased, the firing commenced on all quarters—our troops soon got to charge bayonets—the Indians regardless of this, forced our lines and took possession of our artillery—our people made a push and retook them, but being overpowered by numbers were obliged to retreat in confusion, with the loss of a brave set of officers and a large number of soldiers, who fought most gallantly—General Butler received a wound and was taken into the centre of our camp to be dressed—but while the doctor was dressing him, an Indian broke through our lines and tomahawked the general and doctor, a soldier put his bayonet into the Indian and the three fell together. I mention this to give you an idea of the boldness of these hell-hounds. In fact, to cut the matter short, nothing like this has happened since Braddock’s defeat. Gen. St. Clair commanded in person, and acquitted himself with great honor—it is certain he gave his commands during the heat of the action with a smile on his countenance, and shed tears when he was obliged to retreat—He got into Fort-Washington, after travelling four days without provision—the remains of our army is in a shattered condition, lying wounded on the way from the place of action to Fort-Washington. I am so much hurt that I cannot put my feelings on paper. I am taking an active part to rouse the Kentuckians to turn out to the relief of those poor fellows, have rode the most part of last night with Col. Todd, in order to get the people stirred up. We expect to have 1500 men mounted on horseback by the 15th instant.”
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Richmond, dated the 1st inst.
“An Express arrived here Yesterday, from the District of Kentucky, with the melancholy News of the Defeat of General St. Clair, on the 4th of last Month, within 16 Miles of the Miami Village. The Loss, upon this Occasion, is about Six Hundred killed and wounded, (said to be nearly equal to Braddock’s Defeat) with Seven Pieces of Artillery, and all the Stores. General St. Clair, it is said, had about Twelve Hundred Men;—had Reason to expect an Attack;—kept his men under Arms all Night, drawn up in a Square. The Attack commenced about Dawn of Day, on all the Lines; but principally on the rear Line, which was composed of the Militia. The Indians gave one Fire, and rushed on, Tomahawk in hand. The Militia gave way to the Centre; and before the Artillery could be brought into Action, the Matrosses were all killed, and it fell into the Hands of the Enemy. It was soon retaken, but was useless, for the Want of Men to manage the Pieces. The Action was continued, obstinately, until 9 o’Clock, when our army gave way. General St. Clair rallied his Men, and brought them off in tolerable Order, with the most of the Wounded, to Fort-Jefferson, 30 Miles in the rear of the Action, where, it is said, they remain cooped, and almost starved, living on poor Pack-Horses. The Enemy pursued 5 Miles. An Effort is making, in Kentucky, to go to the Relief of Fort-Jefferson, which, it is feared, will fall into the Hands of the Enemy, which is distant 160 Miles from that Part of Kentucky.”
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Kentucky, to his Friend in Baltimore, dated Lexington, November 10, 1791.
“I had Fourteen Days Passage on the Ohio, and arrived here the 4th Instant. The Preparations and Arrangements which I have made since my Arrival, afforded the pleasing Prospect of being able amply to supply our Army and Garrison, under the new Contract; but, this Instant, a Man arrived from Fort-Washington, which he left two Days ago, and reports, that the army has met with a total Defeat, and that many of the Refugees have arrived at Fort-Washington, among whom are some wounded; we however expect an Express, and my next may inform you of Particulars.”
“An Express this Moment arrived, and confirms the melancholy News. I have received Letters from several Friends, who were in the Engagement! They say that General St. Clair was on Horseback during all the Action, was seen where his Presence was most necessary, and delivered his Orders with a cheerful, animated Countenance, in the Midst of the greatest Dangers; but his little Army was BORNE DOWN BY SUPERIOR NUMBERS of Savages, who fought with furious and desperate Courage.—The Fight was gallantly maintained by our Troops for above two Hours, during which Time the Artillery was taken and retaken, but ultimately lost, together with the Stores and Baggage. The Distresses of the Wounded, scattered, as they are reported to be, from the Place of Action to Fort-Washington, or cooped up in the Garrisons without Supplies, are not to be described—They are, however, sufficiently felt here to rouse Numbers to their Assistance—My Exertions shall be active, and I hope that, in three Days, 1000 or 1500 Men will be in Motion for their Relief. I write in Haste, and add a List of the Killed and Wounded, as reported to me.”
* The list of killed and wounded here referred to, corresponds with that published in our paper of the 6th instant.
A few copies of the letter from Miss S—A to Mrs. R. and from Mrs. R. in answer to Miss S—A, on the subject of Saint Rozo Villozo—also, the third version of Savannah Williams, and the version of a lady in Bristol, may be had at the Printing Office.
On the TALE-BEARER.
A DISPOSITION to communicate to others the most interesting things which fall under our own observation, is wisely implanted in the human heart. Judicious relations of what is said and done by our fellow-creatures, especially by such as have the best claim to wisdom and virtue, are often full of useful instruction, and afford us much entertainment. A good discernment, however, and great attention, are necessary to preserve such as deal much in narratives of this kind, from acting the infamous part of a tale-bearer. By a tale-bearer, I mean a person who carries from one to another such tales, whether true or false, as are calculated to disseminate the seeds of animosity and discord among neighbours and acquaintance.
The most innocent of this infamous description, are such as do not mean to injure any one, but only to have the pleasure of telling some new and unknown thing. The tale-bearer, however, is accountable for all the bad consequences which he had reason to expect would probably arise from the tales he tells:—for it is his duty to foresee and to guard against these consequences. And if the things he relates were communicated to him in confidence, which is often the case, he is guilty of a breach of trust, and consequently, in that instance at least, a dishonest man. When any person is admitted into company, and to free conversation, an important trust is committed to him. It is expected that he will not, without evident necessity, relate any thing that is said or done by an individual present, to his disadvantage. The man then, who betrays this trust, and wantonly divulges what he ought to have kept sacred, is, in my opinion, often as guilty as if he had embezzled his neighbour’s money.
Instances may no doubt occur, in which secrecy would be criminal. He who conceals theft or murder, is guilty of the crime he conceals:—and he who conceals the defamatory things which he hears uttered against a valuable character, may, in some cases of a peculiar nature, become, by this concealment, a defamer. In such cases, however, an intimation of this, to the defamer himself, attended with a word of caution and kind reproof, would, there is reason to believe, commonly supercede the disagreeable necessity of acting the part of an informer. With regard to such as carry inflammatory tales, merely with a design to ingratiate themselves into favour, and who would sacrifice the peace of a neighbourhood at the shrine of self-interest; their characters cannot easily be drawn in too dark colours. Such pests to society should as far as possible, be banished from company and social intercourse.
But the wretch who circulates such tales with the malicious design of kindling those flames of discord which often terminate in deep and lasting animosities—sometimes in bloodshed and death, is still more criminal. Multitudes have by the laws of their country, been consigned to the gibbet, who did not deserve death better than this description of tale-bearers. And though such may escape that punishment which they deserve from men, yet they ought to consider that the Ruler of the Universe will not permit such incendiaries to go always unpunished.
I. L.
Dec. 10, 1791.
To be sold by the Subscribers, At Public Vendue,
On MONDAY, the ninth of JANUARY next, if fair, if not, on the next fair day, at the stack-yard near the Swan-Ponds in Berkeley County, and not far from Shepherd’s Town,
A large quantity of WHEAT & RYE,
In the straw. This Grain will be sold by the single stack, or altogether, as may best suit the purchaser. A small part of the purchase money will be expected on the day of sale, and time will be given, if required, for the payment of the residue, upon the purchaser’s giving bonds with approved security.—Mr. Christopher Parrott, who lives near the Swan-Ponds, will shew the stack-yard to any gentlemen who are disposed to view it.
STEPHEN WEST, BENJAMIN ODEN. Prince-George County, Maryland, December 10, 1791.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE PLANTATION,
Situated in Berkeley County, about three miles from Martinsburg:—It contains 130 acres of as good land as any in that part of country, and well improved; 53 acres of the land is now seeded in grain, 12 of which are in wheat, and fit for meadow. There are on the premises two good Dwelling-Houses, a barn, stable, and other out-houses, an excellent well of water, which never failed, and many other advantages which are here unnecessary to mention. For further particulars, apply to WILLIAM CRAIG-HILL, or the Printer hereof.
December 18, 1791.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
From the BEE.
A Petition from the Ladies of Edinburg h to Dr. MOYES.
DEAR Doctor, let us not transpire, How much your lectures we admire; How at your eloquence we wonder, When you explain the cause of thunder. Of light'ning, and of electricity, With so much plainness and simplicity, The origin of rocks and mountains, Of seas and rivers, lakes and fountains, Of rain and hail, and frost and snow, And all the winds and storms that blow, Besides an hundred wonders more, Of what we never heard before. But now, dear Doctor, not to flatter, There is a more important matter; A matter which you never touch on, A matter which our tho'ts run-much on; A subject, if we right conjecture, Which will deserve a long, long lecture, Which all the ladies would approve, The natural history of love. Oh list' to our united voice, Deny us not, dear Doctor Moyes; Tell us, why our poor tender hearts So willingly admit love's darts: Teach us the marks of love's beginning; What is it makes a beau so winning; What makes us think a coxcomb witty, A dotard wise, a red coat pretty: Why we believe such horrid lies, That we are angels from the skies; Our teeth are pearl, our cheeks are roses: Our eyes are stars; such charming noses! Explain our dreams, waking and sleeping; Explain our laughing and our weeping; Explain our hoping and our doubting; Our blushing, simpering, and pouting; Teach us, dear Doctor, if you can, To humbl; that proud creature Man; To turn the wise ones into fools, The proud and insolent into tools; To make them all run helter skelter, Their necks into the marriage halter; Then leave us to ourselves with these; We'll rule and turn them as we please. Dear Doctor, if you grant our wishes, We promise you five hundred kisses; And rather than th' affair be blunder'd, We'll give you six score to the hundred.
Three hundred pretty Ladies.
ANECDOE of GEN. PUTNAM.
AFTER one of the skirmishes, in which the Americans had been successful, an English officer was left most dangerously wounded on the field of action;
and when the victorious party came up, they were embarrassed to know how they should remove him, in such a mangled state, to some town where he might have the assistance he required.
Putnam, who had been bred a carpenter, immediately threw off his regimentals, and having a hatchet accidentally at hand, cut down several saplings, which he grooved together, having no way of fastening them, and thus made a kind of cradle, in which the wounded officer was conveyed with the greatest possible ease, to a neighbouring town, where he recovered under the care of a surgeon.
When Putnam heard of his recovery, and that it was owing to his humane care, without which he must have bled to death in the removal, he said, Then I glory more in having been bred a Carpenter, than I should do if I had been born a Prince!
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Shepherd's-Town , on the river, a few days ago, a small brown HORSE, about 12 1/2 hands high, five years old next spring, no brand nor mark; he has been posted according to law, and appraised at forty shillings. The owner may have him again by proving his property, and paying charges.
JOHN BARNES.
December 2. 1791.
On Monday the 19th of December next, Will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION , At the Plantation of JOSEPH DAVIS , near Sharpsburg , Washington County, Maryland , a quantity of good
Indian Corn, Wheat,
Rye, Tobacco in the house, Hay, Straw, Corn Fodder, some live Stock, Plantation Utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and a variety of other articles too tedious to mention.
The sale will begin at ten o'clock—the terms of which will be made known on the day of sale.
JOSEPH DAVIS.
October 27.
To the Gentlemen of SHEPHERD'S-TOWN , and its vicinity.
A SUBSCRIPTION is left open to purchasers of Lots in the Town of Woodstock , in the hands of the Printer hereof; and as sundry Gentlemen in this Town have already purchased Lots there, any person willing to purchase can be informed by them of the terms on which they are sold. Their favours in so doing, will be gratefully acknowledged, and subscriptions diligently attended to, by their humble servant,
JOHN HOPWOOD.
Shepherd's-Town, November 25. 1791.
WHEREAS the Subscriber some time since, gave a Bond to FRANCIS HARVEY , for one hundred pounds, bearing date in February , one thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine;—as the said Harvey is absent, and as I have a full receipt against said Bond, I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment thereof, as I shall not be answerable therefor in any manner whatever.
WILLIAM LEMEN.
November 26, 1791.
Notice!
ALL Persons who are indebted to the estate of JOHN FISHER , deceased, are desired to come in immediately and make payment, otherwise they may expect the law will be put in force against them. Those who have just claims against the said estate are also desired to bring in their accounts to have them settled.
MARY FISHER.
Berkeley-County, November 10, 1791.
WAS lost, about three weeks since, a bundle of PAPERS, containing a bond, some accounts, &c. &c. belonging to the Subscriber. Whoever has found the same and will return it to the owner at Martinsburg , shall have TWO DOLLARS, and thanks.
WILLIAM BRADY.
Nov. 28, 1791.
WHEREAS Elizabeth Franceway , the wife of me the Subscriber, eloped from my bed and board on the evening of the 20th instant, without any just cause on my part—this is to forewarn all and every person from paying any money to her on my account, or trusting or dealing with her in any manner whatever, as I will pay no debt of her contracting, after this date.
JOSEPH FRANCEWAY.
Berkeley County, November 21, 1791.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Andrew Coldwell , jun. deceased, are requested to make payment; and those who have any demands against the same, are likewise requested to bring them in, as an immediate settlement of the above estate is intended.
CHARLES McDONALD, Executor.
October 15. 1791.
A few Tickets in Mr. T. White's Lottery, are for sale at the Printing-Office.
To be SOLD, or LET, and entered upon immediately,
A Merchant-Mill,
Known by the name of Hite & Gibbs's Mill , situate eight miles from Winchester , near the road leading to Shepherd's-Town . For terms, apply to Mr. James Gibbs , at the Clerk's office, Winchester , to Mrs. Gibbs , on the premises, or to
ALEXANDER WHITE.
Woodville, October 1, 1791.
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, Premises, and Buildings thereunto belonging, late the property of HENRY COOKCUS , deceased, and now in the possession of CHRISTIAN ORENDORFF .
Also, the Stone Dwelling-House, and Ground-Rents of the said estate, late of the said COOKCUS , 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 KEARSELY, } Trustees. HENRY BEDINGER. }
BERKELEY-COUNTY, July 25, 1791.
6m.
THE SUBSCRIBER Begs leave to inform his friends and the Public in general, That he carries on the
Copper and Tin
B U S I N E S S,
In Shepherd's-Town , where those who choose to favour him with their custom, may depend on being duly attended, and their commands gratefully acknowledged. Those that have favoured him with employment, he returns the most sincere thanks.
All sorts of Kitchen Furniture are tin'd and repair'd in the neatest manner and on the most reasonable terms, by their humble servant,
JOHN WATERS.
N. B. Old Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead, bought or exchanged.
November 21, 1791.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for Berkeley County , on the third Tuesday in August , 1791.
Leonard Davis , Com. } In Chancery, against William Worthington and Nancy his wife, and Sarah Wilson , Defts.
THE Defendants not having entered their appearance agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and according to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are no inhabitants of this County, on the motion to the Complainant, by his Council, Ordered, That the said Defendants do appear here on the third Tuesday in November 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 Norborne , in the County aforesaid, on some Sunday after divine service, and also at the Court-House door of the said County.
A copy. T. Sife, MOSES HUNTER, C.B.C.
Wanted immediately, A GOOD
Journeyman Taylor
To whom 3 f.  Pennsylvania currency, per job, will be given, and constant employ.
GEORGE TILLEY.
Martinsburg, Nov. 19, 1791.
W A N T E D, One or two J O U R N E Y M E N
Shoe-Makers,
To whom good wages and steady employ will be given. Inquire of the Printer.
Tickets in the New-Church Lottery which is shortly to be drawn, may be had at the Printing-Office.
F O R S A L E,
By the Printer hereof,
Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Lawyers Declarations of every Kind, Common Bonds.