The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1792-11-26 00:00:00

The POTOWMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1792.
[NUMBER 106—VOL 3.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
A WATCH LOST.
LOST, on Friday last, between Mr. Couchman's, on Opeckan-Creek, and this town, a SILVER WATCH, with an enamelled face, the maker's name Thomas Wagstaff ; the had a small steel chain, a silver seal with the letters I. G. I. and two small keys. Whoever has found the above Watch, and will leave her with Mr. Nicholas Chopper , shall have Two Dollars reward.
Martinsburg, November 17, 1792.
To be RENTED for three years, That well known, commodious
T A V E R N,
Belonging to the Subscriber, situated in the centre of MARTINSBURG.
This House, for situation and convenience, is not equalled by any one in the place for public business. For terms, apply to
ALEXANDER ROGER.
P. S. All Persons indebted to him, are desired to settle their accounts, if they do not pay.
November 19, 1792.
TO BE SOLD, A likely, active
Negro Wench,
About 30 years old, who is a good washer, ironer, and cook, and can make a good hand at plantation work. For further particulars, inquire of William Cherry , at Charlestown , or the Printer hereof.
November 19, 1792.
F O R S A L E,
449 Acres of LAND, lying on New-Creek, in Hampshire County, within 2 1/2 miles of Potowmac River, 200 acres of which land are tillable, 50 acres are cleared and under fence, 4 or 5 acres are in good meadow, and much more may be added. The land is thin, but valuable, being convenient to navigation, which is daily improving—boats now load at the mouth of New-Creek. A general warrantee will be given the purchaser.
For terms, apply to THOMAS WHITTAKER , near Charlestown .
Sept. 14, 1792.
r.f.
STRAYED, or driven away from Mr. James Russell's plantation, about the last of August , a dark-red COW, 5 years old, has a bit out of her left ear, very long hair between her horns and about the head, and was dry. Also, a yearling white HEIFER, with brown ears, both crop'd, with a hole in one and a slit in the other. Whoever will take up said strays, and give information to Mr. Epbraim Gaither , or the Printer hereof, so that the owner may get them again, shall have Ten Shillings reward, and reasonable charges.
November 16, 1792.
L A N D S
For SALE on reasonable Terms.
TWO TRACTS, containing 500 acres each, in the County of Harrison, on the West side of the Little Kenhawa; two other Tracts in the State of Kentucky, in the County of Jefferson, about 15 miles from the Falls of Ohio, on Tick-Creek, equal to any Lands in that State, one Tract containing 1000 acres, the other 705; one Tract in the County of Berkeley of 106 acres, near the Opeckan-creek; one other in said County, near the White-House, of 34 acres, adjoining the lands of Mr. Joseph Bell ; one House and Half Acre Lot in Charlestown , well known by the name of Capt. Ross's store . Also, the Tract whereon I now live. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to me.
JAMES CRANE.
November 10, 1792.
Wanted, by the Printer hereof, a stout young Lad, as an Apprentice.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, about three weeks ago, a small bay HORSE. He has three white feet, and a sore back—no brand perceivable. The owner is desired to come, prove the property, pay charges, and take him away.
WILLIAM BURNS.
November 19, 1792.
4 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 21st instant, living in Fairfax County, near Difficult Bridge, a Mulatto Boy named NED , between fifteen and sixteen years old, near five feet high, has some scars on his back and head, has short black hair, and is a smart active fellow. He had on when he ran away, an old blue great coat, tied round with a rope or strap, a pair of ragged linen trowsers, he had no shoes, under his coat he had on an old fearnought jacket, and tow linen shirt, he had a good wool hat. Whoever will take up said run away and convey him to me, or secure him in goal so that I get him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges.
JOHN MARCHANT.
Fairfax County, October 30, 1772.
TO BE SOLD. A tract of very good unimproved Land, Containing 288 acres, known by the name of the silver mine , lying on the river Potowmac, Berkeley County, Virginia, situated one and half miles above the mouth of Back-Creek. This land is as well timbered as any lying between it and the Alleghany, the situation of which, being so near the Potowmac, the timber may be rafted down the river at a very small expence—it has two never failing springs, and good meadows may be made on it. For terms, apply to the subscriber, who will give an indisputable title.
DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
August 6, 1792.
N. B. The above described land abounds with Iron ore of an excellent quality.
Wanted immediately, by the Subscribers,
A good Distiller,
To whom constant employ will be given. WILLIAM & DAVID OSBORN.
October 22, 1792.
To be rented for one or more years, and possession had immediately,
The NEW DWELLING-HOUSE, suitable for a family, adjoining the Subscriber's tavern the lower part of which house is calculated for a store, being completely finished for that purpose.
DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
November 10, 1792.
WANTED to purchase, by the Subscriber, 100 bushels of good merchantable OATS, for which he will allow a generous price.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Martinsburg, 10th November, 1792.
Wanted to purchase, or hire,
A Negro BOY,
From 15 to 20 years old, who is active, and of good character.
Apply to the Printer.
A List of Letters remaining in the Post Office, Martinsburg, which if not taken away before the first day of January next, will be sent to the General Post-Office in Philadelphia, as dead letters.
 F. James Farlow, care of James Campbell, Esq.  H. James Harken.  M. Lewis Moore. Andrew McDonald.  P. Thomas Peterkin.  W. William Wilson. 
DAVID HUNTER, P. M.
Nov. 19, 1792.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
L O N D O N, September 10.
THE Duke of Brunswick is a long time in marching to Paris; according to his declaration we should have supposed him silently stealing there in the night, blowing up the city, and returning in an instant; but we may venture to predict, if he lives till he sees Paris obliged to yield to him he must certainly have a longer life than Mathusalem.
The Empress of Russia is said to have declared war against France. This vast globe is too small for her ambition; and yet the great, the mighty, the puissant Mr. Pitt , suffers her to preponderate the balance of power at will, nor thinks of rousing from his lethargy to check her.
The Suffering Loyalists have been near ten years endeavouring to obtain an act of justice, and though they only ask for lands in the wilderness of Canada, which, in their present state, are of no service to any human being, yet Ministers could never find time to grant their request, and the understrappers at the Treasury now say nothing can be done till the King comes from Weymouth; so that these unfortunate people are to be made the sport of wretches in power for another season. If such unfeeling conduct in his Majesty's servants is not downright treason it is the most shameful neglect of duty, and a bold attempt to drive Loyalty from the Throne.
What a spectacle was Paris, and especially the place of action, on the evening of the 10th of August! Labour and trade were interrupted, the workshop and the counter deserted.—Amid apparent disorder, there was a strong mixture of harmony, fraternity, sensibility, vengeance, generosity, and barbarity! Every street in arms, yet no outrage committed in the streets. But alas! the citizen was grievously and too often afflicted at the sight of patriots dying or wounded, borne home by their comrades, and followed by their weeping family. Every eye, every step was directed to the palace which sent forth volumes of smoke. The Carrousel appeared to be a vast burning furnace. In order to enter the palace it was necessary to cross two of its wings, which were reeking in their embers, and to trample either on burning beams, or on bodies not yet cold. The court of the princes was but another aspect of the same picture; it presented the facade of the palace battered from top to bottom by the national cannon, some of which still seemed to threaten the too long abode of Royal vice. Here too the dead lay strewed. But now describe the vestibule, the stair-case, the chapel, and the apartments? It was horror not to be exceeded. Yet even this horror might be endured, by recollecting who had been their inhabitants. The walls and floors were stained with blood, covered with broken weapons, and the limbs of men, mingled with torn garments, royal robes, velvets worked in gold with fleur-de-lis, furniture broken, shattered vases, bottles distributed to the mercenary executioners of the despot, and dead bodies at every step!
The palace gate leading to the terrace was obstructed by heaps of dead, almost naked, and as if still biting the dust, their hands grasped in rage to have fallen by the sword of the people. Every alley of that noble garden, the admiration of foreigners, and the pride of nature and of art, presented nothing but more dead and wounded; some under the trees, some extended beneath the statues, and others strewed over with grass and the flowers of the garden; and, to give the last touch to this fearful scene, the wooden barracks of the Swiss all on fire, and the flames lighting those who were loading, numerous carriages brought to take away the dead from the Place de Louis XV. By the side of this scene of horror sat Louis XVI. the author of all these lamentable tragedies, at a well replenished table, in the room of one of the committees of the National Assembly, eating and drinking as usual, in the company of his silent and engaged wife; the biting her lips at not having been better seconded in hateful crimes and deplorable guilt.
No part of the palace of the Thuilleries is hurt, save where the cannon struck, and which can be repaired; but the barracks which surrounded it, and which spoiled its appearance, were consigned to flames, and are levelled with the ground. It is most likely that it will be consigned in future to a hall for the assembly. Bureaus for the national business, and apartments for the Minister and President of the Republic.
JUMPING JOE, executed last Friday at Kennington, was one of those fellows who are deemed geniuses in their way. He was near sixty years of age, had been fifty six times tried for felonies, and had hanged forty of his companions. He obtained the name of Jumping Joe, from his activity, which was so great that he could leap into the basket of a stage coach and out again, while the carriage was running at the rate of eight miles an hour. He was also remarkable for having spent sixteen Christmas-es successively in confinement, and not unmerri-

By the ship Fanny, Capt. Braine, arrived at New-York from Glasgow, London papers to the 27th of September, have been received, from which the following intelligence has been extracted, viz.
LUXEMBURG, September 11.
WE are informed from Clermont in Argonne, that a detachment of Prussian Hussars, consisting of 100 men, having yesterday attempted to pass through a wood near that town, was suddenly surrounded by 900 French, who had concealed themselves among the bushes, with 4 pieces of cannon; on the first discharge forty of the Hussars were killed upon the spot, the other sixty cut their way through the enemy with their sabres. A body of troops sufficient to surround the wood, were instantly ordered to march, and succeeded so well in their enterprize that not one of the French escaped; four hundred being killed, and the rest taken prisoners; the Prussians lost only one man.
Hague, August 31. M. La Fayette has written to the Princesse of Orange, to request that she would use her influence with the government of Brussels, in order that he may be restored to liberty. As he was taken by the Austrians when he was not in arms, he claims the right of nations, which he considers as having been violated towards him; but we are not yet acquainted with the result of his representation.
Paris, Sept. 17. The combination formed against France, is every day becoming more formidable. All the advices from Germany, Spain, and Sardinia, agree in the accounts they give of the extensive preparations which are carrying on against us. The King of Great-Britain, in his German character of Elector of Hanover, has not merely avowed his intentions of taking part with the two great courts, but has been most conspicuous and forward in engaging others to coalesce. His Hanoverian Minister, as you will see officially notified to the Assembly, has travelled over Germany to make converts to the cause of the Princes. The King of Spain has thrown off the simily disguise of neutrality, and avowedly declared for hostilities. Sardinia, at the same time, has no longer occasion for jesuitism, but threatens determined war.
The general idea of the plan of the crusade, against France is as follows.
1. "The united armies of Prussia and Austria have no hope beyond the reduction of the Northern Departments, in which, if possible, they mean to plant themselves for the winter, not entering Paris, but holding the chief quarters of the camp at St. Denis.
2. "The whole of the southern frontier to be menaced and held in check by Spain and Sardinia, while a diversion may be made by the Swiss Cantons.
3. "Thus invested to the South and North, England, (for they cannot separate the King of England from the Elector of Hanover) is to threaten the departments opposite to the channel, that the panic may be general; and thus assailed on all sides, the mediation of England is to be offered for the establishment of a limited monarchy."
It should appear that almost all the great officers in the French service are attached to the cause of the King: This must greatly tend to weaken the military operations. It will be necessary to raise men from the ranks to command, who, whatever gallantry they may possess, will be unskilled—their zeal will rather injure than forward the cause in which they are engaged; still, however, throughout all ranks, there appears a firmness not to be easily shaken on the part of the French people.
Another French Commander has gone over to the enemy. On the 19th ult. the Commandant of Metz deserted from his post; and it is supposed he has joined the confederate army.
L O N D O N, September 12.
M. de la Fayette has published in the Leyden Gazette, the following address to the army, lately commanded by him:
"AT a time, when, after having concurred in two great revolutions, I enjoyed in retirement the success of my constant efforts for the cause of the people, the dangers of the country snatched me from a private life: I came in the midst of the applauses of the nation to command the army which the King had entrusted to me; and the National Assembly designed, by the organ of its President, to say to me, "We oppose to the enemies, coalesced against us, the Constitution and la Fayette." Since this period, you have had the means of judging me. Your confidence shewed me that you approved my conduct; your friendship answered to the tender attachment which I had avowed to you. Happy to defend, in the midst of soldiers dear to my heart, the principles to which my whole life has been consecrated, and the constitution which the national sovereignty gave us, I found in this resistance of a free people to so many efforts reunited against them, every thing that could satisfy my opinions and animate my zeal.
"You will remember, I fear, with uneasiness, that a turbulent faction, whose movements appeared to me to correspond with those of our exterior enemies, endeavoured to deprive us of that which makes the force of a free people, respect for the laws and fidelity to the constitution, which in this moment seemed to me to be our only point for rallying. My conduct was known to, and my opinions were shared by you—my frankness animated more and more against me all the enemies of the constitution; but whatever were their efforts and their menaces, the National Assembly, by a majority of two thirds, repulsed their absurd accusations heaped up against me. You know the violences offered the next day to the National Assembly; those exercised
on the 10th of August against the King; the state of Paris at the moment when the suspension of the King was decreed; the murders, the proscriptions which took place, not only during the battle at the Thuilleries, but even during the following days. I refer in this respect to the decrees of the department of Ardennes and of the municipality of Sedan, and to the few accounts which were suffered to pass, while all the papers devoted to the Jacobin party were circulated with profusion. It was evident, that the measures taken on the 10th of August were contrary to the constitutional act, and that they were forced by the National Assembly. This conviction guided my conduct. The administrative bodies and the municipalities required you to renew the civic oath; the constitution has determined this oath, and ordered you to obey the requisitions of the constituted authorities. It was with regret that I saw a part of the army so far from the fulfilment of this duty, that I would have spared them the evil of refusing it. The pains taken to calumniate me in your opinion, have succeeded so far as to alienate a part of your confidence. On the other side, the commissioners of the National Assembly, who had accepted, on the 10th of August, the execution of the decrees which violence had snatched from them, deprived me of a part of my command from Dunkirk to Maubeuge; and they proposed equally to divest me of that which united me to you, and to renew against me those accusations which neither the Assembly, the juries, or the judges, were any longer free to decide upon, in the state to which violence had reduced them.
"In these circumstances, and when the present faction directs itself principally against the authors of the revolution, against the true friends of the constitution, I ceased to be destined to fight at your head, and I could no longer hope for an useful death. What remained for me to do? To remove from you a General, whom you would be forbidden to obey, and to preserve to liberty a defender, whose inflexibility has merited for him, in this moment, the honour of being proscribed. I separate myself, therefore, from you: I separate myself with a sentiment of grief, which it is, at least, sweet to pour into the bosoms of those of my companions in arms, who have preserved for me their affection. I took, before sitting out, all the measures which could answer to me for your safety; and I go far from my country, where a party reigns which proscribes me, far from the enemies coalesced against us, and whom I hoped to combat at your head, to taste, in my retreat, the consolation of a pure conscience, and to form ardent wishes for the triumph of French liberty over all the factions who seek to enslave it.
(Signed)
"LA FAYETTE."
September 20. M. Dumourier has taken possession of a camp, abandoned with much precipitation, by a large body of Prussians; and has published an address to the departments of Ardennes and the Marne, inviting the inhabitants to cover all the roads and open fields with hewn timber; and has appointed places in the forests of Argonne and Margarine, to which they are to repair upon a signal from him, to prey upon the flanks of the enemy. All the roads are now indeed covered with trees, so that the superiority of the Prussians in horse is much diminished.
The increase of volunteers is prodigious. Two thousand four hundred now leave Paris daily; and a great number would go, but that the measures taken for their accommodation do not permit it.
The allied armies have only to take Thionville, Sedan, and Montmedy; and then there will be no fortresses on that side to present an obstacle to their march into the heart of France.
Upon the capture of Sierk, near Thionville, the king of Prussia's two sons went immediately to the custom-house, and seized the money chest! They ordered that the revenues should in future be paid to the king their father!
September 27. A detachment of the garrison of Sur-Luis entered Merzig, a town in the Electorate of Treves, on the 9th inst. and after destroying a magazine of corn belonging to the Austrians, plundered the rich abbey of Wadgassen.
M. la Fayette is to be conducted to the citadel of Wesel.
UNITED STATES.
B O S T O N, November 3.
By a vessel arrived at Cape-Ann, from Martinico, which left the 11th of October, we are informed, that on the return of the man of war and frigate, which had been in quest of Rochambeau's fleet, the citizens of Fort Royal, all the planters, and the crews of the vessels in Martinico, displayed the white Standard and Cockade.
It is also said, that it was meditated by 3,000 of the soldiery, &c. on board M. Rochambeau's fleet, to divide all the property of the planters among them.
On the 11th October, there were two transports, belonging to M. Rochambeau's fleet full of sick soldiers and seamen, in the harbour of St. Kitts.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE.
N E W - Y O R K, Nov. 10.
An obliging correspondent has favoured us with "The Star," a London paper, printed on the 28th of September, received by the ship Diligence, Capt. Veil, who arrived in this port, on Thursday, in 38 days from Bristol. This paper contains little else than the proceedings of the National Assembly of France, on the last day of their glorious career, viz. September 21, and the proceedings of the NATIONAL CONVENTION OF FRANCE, of the 21st, 22d, 23d and 24th of the same month. These very
interesting and important proceedings we have not time nor room to detail this day, but we have faithfully abstracted the substance of them, for the eager perusal of the FRIENDS to the RIGHTS of MAN, viz.
The National Assembly, after an existence of one year, closed, in a cheerful and truly patriotic stile, by addressing the National Convention, of whom a sufficient number had that day convened, and resigning the great trust of the nation, the reins of authority, to their charge. In this address they felicitate themselves on the reception of those measures which they were driven to (by the perfidy of ONE MAN) for the preservation of 24,000,000 of people. They mention the perils which France had experienced since the 10th of August, and the perplexity of their situation. You are, they say, invested with the unlimited confidence of France; commissioned by it, to let its internal enemies hear the voice of its independence; authorised to chain at home the monsters of anarchy, and make every head bend under the protecting and avenging sword of the law. The nation wishes for LIBERTY and EQUALITY—By the aid of Heaven, you can soon give to Frenchmen, LIBERTY, LAWS, and PEACE. These three emphatical words were inscribed by the Greeks, on the walls of the Temple of Delphos—Print them, with indelible characters, on the whole surface of the territory of France; and confidence, due submission, and durable happiness will be the blessed consequence. The Assembly decreed, that they would proceed in a body to the Thuilleries, and act as a guard to the Convention. Ye sons of despots say, is not this a test of patriotism, and does it not remind you of the great Cincinnatus at the plough?
The convention entered Convention Hall, at half past one on the same day, with incessant plaudits, and proceeded to business. M. PETION, PRESIDENT OF FRANCE, to reside in the National Palace.—After organizing the House, they proceeded, to ceremonies, but seemed all of opinion, that equality should be observed; that their great business was, to free the people, by hurling Monarchies to destruction—they finally declared, that there could be no constitution, but that which is accepted by the people; that law must resume its empire; that territorial property, and the fruits of industry, are sacred; that they will concert the mode which the French people at large shall pursue, to manifest their opinions respecting the constitution, which shall be presented to them. They decreed, that those laws and powers which had not been abrogated or suspended, shall be provisionally preserved and supported, and that existing taxes shall be collected: M. Callot d'Herbois, just as they were about adjourning, rose and said, "There is one declaration, which ought not to be deferred, even until evening,—it is THE ETERNAL ABOLITION OF ROYALTY IN FRANCE. Some debate arose, but finally, the following decree was obtained—"THE NATIONAL CONVENTION DECREES, THAT ROYALTY IS ABOLISHED IN FRANCE."—Vive la Nation! &c. was vociferated from every quarter.
In the evening, three commissioners were appointed to inspect the works at the camp of Paris. M. Condorcet was appointed Vice-President. Officers of departments appeared at the bar, expressed satisfaction at seeing France delivered from the scourge of tyrants, and swore to discharge their duties with fidelity and punctuality. Three commissioners were appointed to inspect the ex-funds and treasury—several deputations were admitted, who congratulated and promised support.
On the 22d, decreed—1. That all public acts shall be dated, "The 1st year of the French Republic." 2. That the state seal shall be changed, and have for legend, "French Republic." 3. That the national seal shall represent a woman sitting under a bundle of arms, and having in her hand a pike with the cap of liberty upon it, and on the exergue, "Archives of the French Republic." 4. That petitioners shall not be admitted at the bar, but during the evening sitting. Three commissioners were sent to enquire into the disturbances at Orleans, and to assist them. It was decreed, after much debate, "That all the administrative and judicial bodies would be re-elected"—"That all judges may be chosen, without distinction, from among the citizens." The following letter, from Gen. Dumourier, was then read—"Last night, after making an attack of 8 hours on the post of Kellerman, the Prussians, who lost many men, continued their march on the left. I shall not remain long in my present post, but follow the enemy, and, if they advance towards Rheims, I shall hem them in. I am perfectly satisfied with seven battalions of federates who have just arrived; they are perfectly obedient, and love discipline." Signed, Dumourier. A letter was read, announcing, that the enemy's force seemed bent towards Valenciennes.
On the 23d, commissioners report from Orleans, that order was restored. Decreed, that the military committee should have access when they pleased—that there shall be a committee of war, in two sections, to concert together. The conduct of Spain was discussed, and commissioners proposed to be sent for information. General Montesquiou's conduct censured for having sent false information, &c.
On the 24th threats from the diet of Arau, were received by letter, to invade France. General Dumourier has evacuated Chalons, by way of precaution. The day terminated by these two decrees—1st, "The French nation no longer acknowledges princes." 2d, "That national convention, in consequence, suppresses all appendages."
It would seem that Thomas Paine, author of "The Rights of Man," was a member of the French national convention. There is an interim of 18 days, in which we have had no accounts from Europe, viz. from Sept. 8 to 25; there have, doubtless, in this space of time, many important events taken place, which have not yet come to our knowledge,

but which shall be faithfully narrated when received. From all that is come to hand, we have no reason to suppose, but that the citizens of France are very unanimous—that they are in a fair way of obtaining a good government of laws, and of not only defending themselves from the band of tyrants which have invaded their territory, but also of exterminating them from off the face of the earth:—Thus they demand the good wishes and congratulations of every free people!
PHILADELPHIA, November 19. To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. Marseilles, 24th August, 1792. the 4th year of liberty.
SIR, FREE nations are always in alliance, and are alike interested in affording mutual aid and assistance to each other. A common interest has already united the inhabitants of the American States to the interests of regenerated France. Their three coloured flags are unfurled upon every sea, proclaiming that the free Americans and French are brethren.—The name of Washington is as much revered here as at Philadelphia. It is to Washington that we address ourselves in order to convey the sentiments of our fellow citizens to a nation for whom he has done and suffered so much.
Commerce is one of the first ties in the fraternity of mankind, and engaged as we are in the destructive trade of war, which unfortunately has become necessary in order to establish the cause of liberty, free citizens ought nevertheless to leave no possible means untried to extend their commercial intercourse, and ensure the means of subsistence.
The time will arrive, and doubtless it is not far off, when the genius of liberty, having crossed the ocean, and hovered over France, will kindle over the whole earth that sacred fire which now animates our breasts. The demons of discord will then be chained up forever, the sword will be rendered useless, and the great bond of nations will be confidence and brotherly affection.
We have, therefore, to propose to our American brethren to form more extensive commercial connections with us than heretofore. Above all, we present to their view an object of speculation, which, while it supplies our wants, offers emoluments to the adventurer by no means contemptible. The article of provisions, for which we have contracted, cannot be supplied during the present year, on account of the indifferent crops, which are disproportionate to the quantities that Marseilles annually lays up either for the use of her own citizens, for the southern districts of France, or for a part of Spain and Italy.
Such being our situation, we have petitioned the national assembly to grant a premium of fifty sous, per quintal, (mark weight) of grain that shall be imported from abroad into the southern districts of France: and we have reason to believe that our patriotic legislators will comply with our request.
But this is not the only step we will take in favour of our American brethren. We will petition the executive council that the American flag be protected by the French cruising vessels of war; and we have every reason to believe that our solicitations on this subject will not be fruitless.
Exert your influence, then, Sir, to engage our American brethren to export to us the superfluity of their crops. Be pleased to inform them, that in exchange for their produce, they will be supplied in our ports with oils and wines, besides other articles and commodities which may suit their market. Inform them, Sir, that the citizens of Marseilles will do every thing in their power to encourage the American trade, and that in this instance in particular they will consider a compliance with their wishes, as a proof of the fraternal friendship that exists between the two nations.
It is worthy of your character, Sir, to cherish such sentiments, the dissemination of which will constitute the happiness of your nation. You have toiled for the liberty of your country, and by meriting the universal esteem of all nations you have gained that, in particular, of the Mayor, Municipal officers, and public Attorney for the community of Marseilles.
(Signed) MAURRAILLE, Mayor. [Here follow also the signatures of the other officers of the municipality of Marseilles.]
It is mentioned in a letter from Paris, dated Sept. 14, that Gen. Dumourier still occupies his old post, with an army suddenly increased from 9000 to near 60 000. The forces under Gen. Kellerman, and some other Generals were expected to join these in a few days, after which there was little doubt but a general attack would be made upon the combined army of the despotic powers.
The ship Diligence, Captain NEILL, is arrived at New-York, and brings papers to the 28th of September—By which it appears, that the jewel-office in Paris, belonging to the Crown, had been broke open and all the jewels and regalia stolen. Some of the thieves were taken, but others got off with an immense booty, valued at several millions sterling.
At Lyons a similar scene or massacre has been exhibited with that at Paris.
M. Dumourier's army has retired with great precipitation and loss of baggage, from that of the Austrians. This, says a Brussels account, gives the combined army the key of Paris, all the difficult passages being now forced.
BALTIMORE. November 16. Extract of a letter from an eminent house in Liverpool, to a gentleman in this town, dated September 26, 1792. "A good deal of the crop of grain in the northern
countries is yet on the ground, and so very unfavourable has been the weather that a considerable part of the harvest has been much injured. This has advanced the prices of prime wheat to 7/4 a 7/8 per 70lbs. and from the present appearance with respect to our own harvest, and the state of European politics (as respecting France) we think it possible that the wheat may be admitted here at the lowest duty of our next quarterly period, which is the 5th November; and that, if that should not be the case then, there is a great probability of its being so on the 15th February next. There are enquirers here for vessels to proceed to America to load wheat, and so that it is probable that speculations in that article will turn to account."
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, to a gentleman in Petersburg, (Virginia) dated September 7.
"The greater part of the Wheat at present in our own stores is damaged, and the harvest of the country has been but indifferent—the same having been the case in Spain, there will be a considerable demand there for foreign wheat; and Italy, which used to furnish a great deal both to Spain and Portugal, will this year supply little or nothing, the exportation in Sicily being prohibited; neither do we expect much will come from the north of Europe, the prices there not being very inviting, and many people deterred from venturing, on account of the heavy losses suffered for some time past."
By a document presented to the House of Representatives, on the 12th instant, from the Treasury Department, it appears, that the total amount of public expenditures, from the first establishment of that department to the end of the year 1791, amounts to 3,797,436 dollars 78 cents. The total amount of money received, during the same period, 4,771,342 dollars 43 cents, leaving a balance of 972,905 dollars 65 cents in the treasury at the expiration of the year 1791.
Farther advices, received from London, by the ship Sampson, say—"The Duke of Brunswick's army is said to be much strained for provisions. This is the natural consequence of bringing such an immense body of troops to bear upon one point."
"It is rumoured, that a very serious misunderstanding has arisen between the Duke of Brunswick and the emigrant Princes. The latter are constantly urging the combined powers to commence the attack, and proceed, with all possible expedition to Paris. But the Prussian Generals are aware, that though they might probably penetrate France as far as the capital, that there they must be inevitably repulsed, while every regiment under their command would be cut to pieces in the retreat."
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 22. Extract of a letter from a Member of the House of Delegates, to a Gentleman in this Town, dated Richmond, November 16, 1792.
"We have very certain accounts here of a raging Indian War upon our south western frontier. Very distressing information has been received by several of the Members of the dangerous situation of their families; the most of them from that part of the country have gone home. Our Executive have transmitted accounts that have been sent them, to the President of the United States; and the Assembly passed a law upon the subject immediately, authorizing the Executive to direct such temporary defensive operations as will secure the citizens in that quarter, till their safety can be provided for by the general government. It is generally believed, at this place, that the southern Indians will unite with the northern, in carrying on hostilities against the United States—in that event, I apprehend our distresses will be manifold."
MARTINSBURG, NOVEMBER 26.
Christopher Carnes, examined before a special Court held here on Monday last, was adjudged guilty of attempting to pass certain counterfeit certificates, and ordered to Winchester to take his trial before the District Court in April next.
At a special Court held here on Saturday last, Benjamin Demar, Samuel Williams, and Samuel Hunter, (the two former arrested on suspicion of horse stealing, and the latter for passing counterfeit certificates) were acquitted, the evidence produced being insufficient to send them for further trial.
The Proceedings of Congress, received by Saturday's mail, are down to the 19th instant, but do not contain any matters materially interesting.
A Philadelphia paper of the 17th inst. says, "that in consequence of the late information from Marseilles and Lisbon, superfine flour, which a few days ago sold for 37/6, is now as high as 40/ per barrel, and wheat in proportion."
By the Schooner Union, arrived at Marblehead, (Massachusetts) from Bilboa, which left the 28th of September, advices were received from M. Gardoqui, informing, that he had just received advices from Madrid, mentioning, that the Duke of Brunswick had advanced with his army to within twenty leagues of Paris. On what kind of authority this account was given to Mr. Gardoqui, he does not mention, but to him it was so satisfactory, that he believed the Duke to be in possession of Paris itself.
It is much to be feared, says a late London paper, that news will certainly arrive of the Queen of France having been executed. The Jacobins, it is likely, will not proceed to this extremity against the King, whom they affect to treat as a weak person, and not responsible for his actions.
From the Charleston Columbia Herald of the 1st of November.
By a gentleman just arrived from Martinique, in
the Schooner Sisters, Captain Newton, we are informed, that about the 8th ult. a vessel arrived there from Bourdeaux, which brought intelligence, that the French army of the North, under M. Dillon, had a bloody battle with the Austrians, in which the latter were totally defeated: The French lost 8,000 men, the loss of the Austrians was supposed to be much greater—about 60,000 were engaged on each side. M. Luckner had previously left the army.
Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, dated Philadelphia, 19th November, 1792, to his friend in this town.
"We have spent much time examining the communications from the Executive, respecting transactions during the recess; these communications are voluminous, and cannot be detailed in a letter, but the opinion [which I have formed, as the result of the investigation is, that the negotiations of last summer, and our former treaties with the Indian tribes, have confirmed in their attachment to the United States, and disposed to peace (the influence of rival powers notwithstanding) a majority of the Creeks, Cherokees, Chocktaws and Chickasaws, —to this is owing the failure of the intended expedition against the Cumberland settlement. The Wabash and Illinois Indians have likewise agreed to treat—and 16 of their warriors are on their way to this place—which will have a salutary effect, if the Miami and other Western Indians can be subdued, I say subdued, because I believe there is no alternative, although endeavours to obtain peace will probably be continued through the winter, but if they should continue their hostilities successfully, the other tribes cannot, and perhaps will not with to restrain their young men from plunder, they will consequently keep our frontiers in a state of alarm and distress, and by provoking retaliation on the part of our people, render the war general."
"I will give another opinion, which is founded on concurrent advices from Europe and the Southern States of America—it is this, that there will be a great demand for Corn during the present year, it will therefore be imprudent for our farmers to sell their Wheat at low rates—the great abundance of their crops notwithstanding."
PUBLIC NOTICE.
THIS is to forewarn all Persons from cutting or carrying away any timber or wood whatsoever, or otherwise trespassing on Mrs. Jane Caldwell's farm in this County, as has heretofore been very much the case in an unwarrantable degree, as I am determined to put the law in force against all those who may be detected in such illegal practice.
CHARLES McDONALD, (Attorney in fact for Jane Caldwell). Berkeley County, 20th November, 1792.
TO BE SOLD, A strong Waggon,
With four Horses and Geers, fit for the road. A good Negro, or country Produce, will be taken in payment. For particulars apply to WILLIAM MERRETT, near the Furnace, or the Printer hereof.
Berkeley County, November 26, 1792.
WHEREAS I the Subscriber, some time in the month of October, 1782, gave a bond to James Morrison, for the sum of ten pounds, current money, which Bond has long since been fully discharged and over paid by my account against him, but I cannot obtain my Bond; this therefore is to caution all persons from taking an assignment thereof, as I am determined not to pay it again, unless compelled thereto by law.
JOHN RANEY. Berkeley County, Nov. 26, 1792.
Berkeley County, head of Bull skin, by the White-House Tavern, November 18, 1792.
THE SUBSCRIBER, WILLIAM McFATRECH, BEGS leave to inform the Public in general, that he makes and repairs all kinds of four-wheeled CARRIAGES, such as Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, Coachees, Family Waggons, one horse Chairs, Chaises and Sulkies, panelled or Windsor.
He has on hand a neat panelled Sociable, with a light top, for one horse, which he can finish at the shortest notice, and will sell for cash or country produce. WILLIAM McFATRECH.
Wanted, as a Journeyman, A person who understands the Waggon-making Business.
Good encouragement will be given by the Subscriber, as above.
Wanted immediately, A JOURNEYMAN COOPER, To whom good wages and steady employ will be given, by JOSEPH HARRIS. Martinsburg, November 26, 1792.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
STANZAS,
WRITTEN IN A HAUNTED ROOM.
IF from the cearments of the silent dead Our long departed friends could rise anew; Why fell a horror, or conceive a dread, To see again those friends whom once we knew?
Father of all! thou gav'st not to our ken, To view beyond the ashes of our grave; 'Tis not the idle tales of busy men That can the mind appal.—The truly brave, Seated on Reason's adamant throne, Can place the Soul, and fears no ills unknown.
O! if the flinty prison of the grave Could loose its doors, and let the spirit flee, Why not return the Wise , the Just , the Brave , And set, once more, the pride of ages free? Why not restore a Socrates again? Or give thee, Newton , as the first of men?
In this lone room, where now I patient wait, To try if souls departed can appear, O could a Burgh escape his prison gate, Or could I think Latouche's form was near. Why fear to view the shades which long must be Sacred to Freedom and to Charity!
A little onward in the path of Life, And all must stretch in death their mortal frame; A few short struggles end the weary strife, And blot the frail memorial of our name: Torn from the Promontory's lofty brow, In time, the rooted Oak itself lies low.
CHARACTER OF AN OLD MAID.
AN old maid is one of the most cranky, ill-natured, maggoty, peevish, conceited, disagreeable, hypocritical, fretful, noisy, gibbling, censorious, out-of-the-way, never-to-be-pleased—good-for-nothing creatures! God help her poor nieces!—Heaven deliver all the young ladies under her care!—how lectured!—how tormented! how watched!—As she never knew what is the happiness, the pleasures of matrimony, the endeavours to prevent such as are willing to learn—the preaches against all men and things—the pretends to be very religious, and visits the churches, in order to watch what signs—what tokens of love may be going on—during the sermon she assumes all the decorum of a prudent attentive lady; but should there be marriages or christenings to follow, she trots away, unwilling to be a witness of what she knows nothing about—the affects to be very charitable—but alas! she has not time to hear the petitions of any poor unfortunate wretch, being always in a hurry to prepare dinner for her—dogs and cats, monkies and parrots. She never reads plays, magazines or novels, except when she is alone—then she indulges herself with Congreve, Behn, or Centlivre; but if she hears an unexpected foot, she throws them aside, and seizes the bible, or any other godly book that may be near her hand for the occasion—indeed her library is very curious, she puts her sermons over her journals—her hymns over her songs, so that one would imagine it was the whole duty of man to cover Emma Cecilia , and other pretty die-away creatures. Of all things upon earth, she says, she hates a Man, because every man hates her—In short, an old maid enters the world to take up room, not to make room for others—if the lives to that age which render her unmarriageable, her life is, in the opinion of all her young acquaintances, too long—being of a tough inflexible nature, that nothing can break her heart—indeed an old maid's heart is, of all hearts the most detestable—it contains neither sympathy, feeling, or any one thing appertaining to the tender passion—it is so full of self that it cannot make room for another; an old maid, therefore, can bear no other company except such as herself—or now and then an Old Bachelor—for old bachelors, cry the old maid, can do no harm—they are inoffensive creatures.
NOTICE.
TWO YEARS have now elapsed since the first publication of this Paper—the Editor returns his most unfeigned thanks to the Public for the patronage bestowed on his labours.—As his business is attended with a heavy expence, he solicits those who are in arrears to make payment up to the present time, which will the better enable him to prosecute his undertaking with greater satisfaction to his employers, and credit to himself. N. WILLIS.
JUST RECEIVED, And now for SALE, by McSHERRY AND STARKEY,
At their
New cheap Store,
IN MARTINSBURG,
A neat assortment of
FALL GOODS,
Suitable to the approaching Season.
A L S O,
A general Assortment of
Wines, Spirits, and Groceries,
Which they will sell on reasonable terms, for cash flour, wheat, rye, corn, oats, bees-wax, and most kinds of country produce.
October 29, 1792.
A Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor of this County, is appointed at the house of Robert McKnight, in Martinsburg, on the third Tuesday in next month, in order to lay the parish levy. All persons having any claims, are desired to attend.
Per order. ROBERT COCKBURN, c.o.p. October 26, 1792.
Patrick Boyl,
Begs leave to inform the Public, that he has opened Store in MARTINSBURG, in the house of Mr. FREDERICK SNYDER, where he is furnished with
A neat assortment of
G O O D S,
Suitable for the Season, Among which are the following, viz.
COARSE and fine Cloths, Coatings and Blankets, Chintzes, both wide and narrow. Calicoes, Moreens. Joan's Spining. Durants and Calimancoes, Silks. Sattins. Manteaus and Modes, Muslins. Lawns, and Cambricks, Veivers. Royal Ribs. Corduroys and Thicksets A variety of Jacket Patterns of the newest fashions, Mens' and Women's Saddles and Bridles, A large assortment of fine Hats, Coarse and fine Hose. Irish Linens, Glass. Stone, Delph and Queens Ware, A good assortment of Hard Ware, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriff Wines, Jamaica Spirits and common Rum, Sugar, Coffee, and Chocolate, Hylon Souchong, Hylon-kin, Green and Bohea Teas.
All which he will sell on the lowest terms, either for cash, or country produce. October 22, 1792.
Copper and Tin WARE.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
In the most respectful manner, informs the Public in general, and the Inhabitants of Martinsburg, and its vicinity in particular, that he has commenced business in the Copper and Tin Line, in said Town, where they may be furnished, on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms, with Copper and Tin Ware, of every description; and hopes, from the goodness of his work, and moderation of his Prices, to merit the patronage of a generous public.
Having just received a large quantity of Copper, he is enabled to comply with the commands of those who may wish to employ him—and is their devoted humble servant,
CHRISTOPHER BRIDENHART.
N. B. The highest price will be allowed, in cash, or new work given in exchange, for old copper, brass, pewter or lead.
An active Boy would be taken as an apprentice to the above businesses. Martinsburg, October 23, 1792.
LANDS FOR LANDS.
TO BE DISPOSED OF,
FOUR Hundred Acres of Land, (called MAHON'S) lying on Buffaloe-creek, Monongalia County, upon which there are upwards of 40 acres of the best meadow, a good mill seat and spring, and the land equal to any on the Western waters.
Three Hundred and eighty-four acres adjoining, below, on same creek, a large proportion of meadow, and a good spring, the upland equal, which is held by settlement-right, and a general warrantee will be given.
One Thousand Acres on the Dunkard-mill run, a branch of said creek, held by preemption-right, of equal quality to the above, and the same warrantee will be given; all lying from 14 to 25 miles from Morgan-Town, and from 3 to 11 miles from Monongalia river—the State road from Morgan-Town to the little Kenhawa passes near or through the said land.
One Thousand Acres on Bingerma's creek, held by preemption-right, a great proportion of meadow, and well watered, which lies in the same county, the upland of good quality, about 10 miles farther from Morgan-Town.
One thousand acres on the little Kenhawa, about 14 miles from the mouth of said river, held by an old location on treasury-warrant, the land also very rich.
Any property in the counties of Berkeley or Frederick, negroes, or good bonds, will be taken in payment.
DAVID GRAY.
Berkeley, April 25, 1792.
12m.
HARP AND CROWN TAVERN.
THE Subscriber, from the liberal encouragement he has met with since his commencement at this house, returns his unfeigned thanks to the Public; and informs them, that he has received an assortment of the purest liquors, such as Wines of the first quality, old Jamaica Spirit, Coniac Brandy, Gin, Porter, &c. &c. He has also, stabling for 50 horses, in addition to his former, and has procured bottlers sufficient to attend the same.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
October 6, 1792.
The Baptist Church of Christ, called Great Bethel, in the vicinity of Union Town, to the Religious Societies of every denomination, and to the Baptist in particular, sendeth greeting.
WHEREAS we have been informed, that a certain JOHN HOPWOOD, when abroad, assumes the character of a Baptist Preacher, and has actually performed to preach in the city of Philadelphia, and other places. These are, therefore, to certify, that he is a member of no religious society whatever, and was publicly excommunicated from the church of Great Bethel, in Union Town; and that he is an impostor, whatever pretensions he may make, or writings he may produce, to the contrary. We therefore warn you to beware of him, and receive him not into your houses, nor bid him God speed, in the capacity of a Preacher.
Signed, by order of the Church.
DAVID LOOFBOURROW, Minister, ANTHONY SWAIN, Clerk,
October 6, 1792.
To the Public in general, and the Baptist Society in particular.
Whereas the malice of DAVID LOOFBOURROW, and his adherents, have now reached the public prints, it leaves me no other alternative for my vindication but to meet them on that ground; and although their arrogance has betrayed them into the unparalleled measures to request the public not to believe any testimony on my behalf whatever, yet I am sure the candid and judicious reader will for that reason suspend his opinion, till he can be further informed; especially when he sees their advertisement replete with terms odious to civil society, and to human nature itself, to say nothing about religion. For the present I can only inform the public, that I never was in communion nor fellowship in a religious sense with said Loofbourrow, or his party, and that long since they mocked that sacred ordinance of excommunication (to cast their spite) I have been chosen by the church to which I belong la-elder, writing clerk, messenger to the association, and received as such, as by documents of the association 1791, and of the church preceding that time, will fully appear, to which I appeal for the truth of what I say. Until they can be brought forward, well attested, I submit what has been said to the public candor.
JOHN HOPWOOD.
October 31, 1792.
FOR SALE,
By the Printer hereof, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale.