The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1792-10-01 00:00:00

The POTOWMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1792.
[NUMBER 98—VOL 2.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
The following Abstract from the late Revenue Law is published for the information of those concerned:
“AND be it further enacted, That every distiller of, and dealer in spirits, who may have in his or her possession, distilled spirits, not marked or certified pursuant to the Act, entitled, “An Act repealing after the first day of June next, the duties heretofore laid upon distilled spirits imported from abroad, and laying others in their stead, and also upon spirits distilled within the United States, and for appropriating the same,” shall, prior to the last day of September next, report the spirits in his or her possession, in writing, at some office of inspection, to the end that such spirits may be marked and certified as old stock. And that from and after the said last day of September next, casks and vessels of the capacity of twenty gallons and upwards, containing distilled spirits, which shall be found in the possession of any distiller or dealer in spirits, except at a distillery where the same were made, or in going from one place to another, without being marked according to law, or without having a certificate from some proper officer, shall be liable to seizure and forfeiture; and that it shall be the duty of the several officers of inspection, upon request of any dealer or distiller, to take measures for the marking of casks, vessels and packages containing distilled spirits, and to furnish such dealer or distiller, free from expence, with certificates to accompany the same: Provided, That it shall not be incumbent upon any officer to mark or certify any cask, vessel or package which ought to have been before marked, or certified according to any law of the United States.”
Certificates will be prepared, and every necessary measure taken, for the execution of the above clause.
As this arrangement is undoubtedly calculated to prevent the intrusion of spirits from distant places, that have not paid the duties, to the prejudice of the fair dealer, it is not doubted but all distillers and dealers in spirits will pay the strictest attention to the above law.
EDWARD SMITH,
Inspector of Revenue for 5th Survey.
Winchester, Sept. 17, 1792.
STOPPED , supposed to be stolen by a Negro Wench who left Alexandria about six weeks ago, a black fustian cloak, lined with black silk, three silver table spoons and one silver tea spoon; the spoons have been engraved with the owner's name, but the letters are defaced—the letters I A appear to have been a part of the engraving. The aforesaid Wench has with her two silk gowns, one a black, the other a light blue, which are also supposed to be stolen. The owner of the above articles are requested to apply to the Printer hereof, who will give information where the property may be found.
Sept. 24, 1792.
CAME to the Subscriber's plantation, about 3 weeks ago, a red and white milch COW, with a crop and bit out of each ear, and a slit in one ear. The owner is desired to come and prove the property, and take her away.
THOMAS SWEARINGEN.
Sept. 19, 1792.
THE Subscriber returns his thanks to the Public, that have employed him in the Practice of Physic and Surgery in this Place for upwards of 11 years past—and informs, that he intends leaving this place in about 4 months; during his stay here he will attend to practice Physic and Surgery very low, as he must have pay before he leaves this place.—And farther forewarns all persons from trusting any of his family on his account, as he is determined not to pay any debts contracted by any person (except himself) no not by Sarah his wife.
ROBERT WILLCOX.
Martinsburg, BERKELEY County, VIRGINIA, August 31, 1792.
WILLIAM and PHILIP YOUNG, Clock and Watch Makers, Silver-Smiths, and Jewellers,
BEG leave to inform the Public, that they carry on the above businesses at their shop in the crooked street leading from Mr. PETER DETHL's, in MARTINSBURG, where those who may please to employ them, may depend on having their work done with neatness, on moderate terms, and with despatch.
September 4, 1792.
To be sold, at PUBLIC SALE, On Wednesday, the 17th October next, By the Subscriber, living on the well-known Plantation called General LEE's Farm, A Number of valuable
Horses, a Mare and Colt, and a number of likely unbroke Colts, from two years to five years old. Cows with Calf, Cows and Calves, a large number of Geese, and sundry other articles too tedious to mention.
The sale to begin at 10 o'clock, said day, where due attendance and eight months credit will be given, on giving bond with approved security, by JOSEPH MINGHINNI.
Berkeley County, Sept. 17, 1792.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION,
Lying in the County of Berkeley, between Charles-town and the Store Church and within one mile of said town, containing 190 acres, the land equal to any in the neighbourhood for farming, &c. between 70 or 80 acres cleared, with improvements on the same, and a well of good standing water, within 15 yards of the house. Whoever purchases the same, may be assured of having a good title made to them.
Likewise for sale,
Two Houses and Two Lots of Ground, containing one quarter of an acre each, in the County of Berkeley, near Charles-town, fronting Capt. William Cherry's tavern—the 1st, the store-house where Mr. Matthew Frame now keeps store in, the house 24 feet by 16 with a cellar under the whole house, and a shed the length of the house, 12 feet wide, one fire place and two rooms, likewise a kitchen with a stone chimney:—2d house is on a lot joining the above-mentioned, the house a fram'd one, 26 feet by 18 feet, full story and half high, with a good cellar under the whole of the house, with a shed the length of the house, with a stone chimney in the same, and two rooms.
Likewise for sale,
Two Negro Women, the one about 30 years of age, who understands house-work, cooking, washing, &c. and can do light work about a plantation. The other about 20 years of age, who is well acquainted with cooking, washing, ironing, and can spin on both the flax and wooling wheel, and a good hand to tend in a house or tavern, which last she has served in for two years past. The terms of sale may be known by applying to the subscriber, living in BERKELEY County, near Charles-town.
EPHRAIM WORTHINGTON.
August 29, 1792.
t.f.
TO BE SOLD, On Monday, the 22d of October next, At PUBLIC VENDUE, on the Premises, One hundred acres of Land, on Sleepy-Creek, 6 miles from the Warm-Springs, in Berkeley County, on the road from Bath to Winchester, being part of the plantation PEARCE BUTLER formerly lived on; there are about 35 acres of cleared land, about 30 of which are very good bottom, 10 acres of said bottom is in meadow; the land joins Sleepy-Creek, and has two good springs of water on it. There is a house on said land.
One year's credit will be given for one half the purchase money, and two years for the balance.—An indisputable title will be given, by
PHILIP PENDLETON.
Berkeley County, September 1, 1792.
TO BE SOLD, A tract of very good unimproved Land, Containing 288 acres, known by the name of the Silver mines, 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.
MR. WILLIS,
THE wise man some where commands us “not to answer a fool according to his folly”—and again, “to answer a fool according to his folly.” The seeming contradiction of these precepts, is sufficiently reconciled by what follows. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be also like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. Now as self-conceitedness, pride, and consequently ill manners, are evidently conspicuous in the lucubrations of your correspondent Z, I hope you, the public, and e the gentleman himself, will pardon me, if in compliance with this precept of the wise man, I should for once answer a fool according to his folly.
The gentleman appears considerably alarmed, lest he should be thought the person alluded to in your paper of the 17th. However, when the remark proceeds to a further consideration of his profound lectures on representative government, perhaps there will be no great impropriety in answering—thou art the man.—Therefore, with a just regard to truth—with a due respect to your correspondent, and with “all submission to superior capacity,” I will enter upon a short examination of those points which operated as the procuring cause of his polite, modest, vengeful epistle! in your last publication.
1st. He charges the remarker with misrepresenting his meaning.
2d. With undeservedly complimenting him with the honours of the Billingstgate academy. His design, he tells us, was not to abuse those who differed from him in opinion, but only to stigmatize those who prostitute their right of suffrage—and accordingly he has abused and stigmatized them to some purpose.
Pray, Sir, recollect that he directs his addresses to the Freeholders of Frederick and Berkeley, on the eve of an election, which unavoidably proves, that in his opinion, the freeholders of these counties were in danger of prostituting their rights, and rendering themselves ridiculous in the eyes of mankind. But why does he suppose that the independent electors of Frederick and Berkeley will act to base a part? Why does he suppose, that “a drink of grog, or, in prospect of a tie of blood—the humiliating blood of a tool, the virtuous electors of those counties will prostitute their votes in favour of any paltry demagogue, who can scarcely count his fingers.” The supposition implies two things, either 1st, that the candidates who now offer themselves, are unworthy of the trust, or 2d, that the electors of Frederick and Berkeley are incapable of judging, or so sunk in corruption and servility, as to act from these paltry motives which he supposes. However, I believe I may venture to inform the gentleman, that he may make himself easy on both these accounts—the electors know their rights—they will preserve their independence—and in their conferences they will look for other qualifications in their representative than, “political talents and patriotic virtues.” Honesty, integrity, and a conscientious regard to promote the interests of his constituents, which is inseparably connected with the interests of the union at large, are qualities in a representative more to be regarded than the noisy blustering professions of what is usually termed patriotism. Political talents and “bewitching oratory” are only useful, so far as they are directed by virtue and honesty—otherwise they render a man more dangerous, not more useful. The gentleman informs us, he never mentioned Mr. White nor Mr. Rutherford—and further insinuates, that his lucubrations were not meant as a reference to either of them. Why then does he address himself to the Freeholders of Frederick and Berkeley? Why does he tell them, that there is an ample field displayed for oratorical and patriotic endowments (though it would puzzle a wiser head than the gentleman's, to show what opportunity electors have of displaying those oratorical powers of which he himself is so fond.) Why does he tell them, that patriotic endowments and political talents are the only topics of discussion which ought to be admitted into their conferences? This conduct will never concord with that apathy with which he pretends to be possessed. But if the gentleman is sincere in these professions, then his addresses are altogether premature. Why does he beg leave to invite his readers to the advantages of representative government?—his readers have already adopted that form, and we may reasonably conclude, that prior to this, they were acquainted with those same advantages, unless he will say they were led into it mechanically and without reflection. Viewing it then in this light, his attempt was somewhat kind, but unfortunately could not be attended with any good effect, for if his readers were machines then, they are machines still, consequently his profound lectures, delivered with so much confidence and assurance, are entirely lost on them.

But to proceed—every man possesses an inalienable right of enacting by himself or representative, those laws by which he is governed; hence the right of a voice in appointing that representative; and as a man's own happiness takes the lead of all other motives which can be supposed, and as the end of government is solely to promote this, we may rationally suppose that no man will willfully or knowingly defeat his own happiness. But mankind possess ideas of things different as their faces, and there is no one thing they differ more about than their ideas of men:—no man, therefore, can, with any degree of propriety, stigmatize another with the opprobrious names of a "traitor, jack-ass, sotish enough to be ridden by every paltry party leader, one of shallow, undigested brains, despicable knaves, &c."—even suppose he should make use of that right which is inherent in him, in supporting an unworthy object.
But the gentleman tells us, it is not men, but principles and conduct, that constitute the subject of his address:—but what principle in government, philosophy, divinity, physics, or law, is denominated by the name of jack-ass, knave, mole, &c.? Let the gentleman try his logic, and see what can be made of such principles. Lest he should be unwilling, I shall do it for him.—A jack-ass is a jack-ass—therefore, a jack-ass is a jack-ass. Again—If a jack-ass be a jack-ass—then a jack-ass is a jack-ass. But, a jack-ass is a jack-ass—therefore, &c. Curious principles, from which an address to the Freeholders of Frederick and Berkeley!
The Remarker said, "that a difference of sentiment was not a sufficient ground to denominate any man a jack-ass." Now, either the persons supposed are of the same sentiments of the gentleman, or they are not; if they are, why does the gentleman abuse them? If they are not, why does he abuse the Remarker for telling him that such difference would not justify the impropriety of his expressions?
But the gentleman would wish to defend his assertions. However, I believe they are too gross to even admit of a palliation; and if the gentleman will persist in defending, I shall take the liberty of reducing them to their proper heads, and presenting them to him in toto; neatly bound, gilt, and lettered.
The gentleman supposes "your correspondent's remarks would have made his brain their everlasting dormitory, if, &c." For the gentleman's sake, I wish it was in my power to retort, but I fear, I fear, Mr. Willis, that the gentleman has no brains at all, or, that they are composed of such flimsy materials, that the strongest exertions thereof will never produce any thing tolerable, or consistent.
As to political principles, the Remarker delivered none; his remarks were only intended to rectify that gentleman's disgraceful language. When he delivers his political principles, the gentleman is at full liberty to make his remarks on them. The further he proceeds in his publications, the Remarker will obtain a more ample fund to decorate the pages of the Billinggate Dictionary .
Pride, and self-conceit, are the never-failing concomitants of folly; if the gentleman had not possessed a more than ordinary share of these, his last publication would have never seen the light. He talks of conscience—I trust the gentleman has a good one, but is it unreasonable to suppose, that the throes and pangs of a guilty conscience hurried him on to attack the remarks of your correspondent?—However, as example may have a more powerful influence over him than precept—I declare to you, Sir, the gentleman, and the public, that if I have wrong'd him, I stand corrected, but if not, I must contend that his address of the 5th can be considered in no other light than as a libel on the virtue and good sense of the Freeholders of Frederick and Berkeley.
A CORRESPONDENT.
For the POTOMAC GUARDIAN, &c.
THE two advantages of a representative form of government, most conducive to the present design, have, in a superficial manner, been exposed to view. Over the many others, which exalt and endear that system, I now pass in silence:—and, as an effect naturally suggests its cause, and fruit recalls the labour which procured it, I proceed to a brief review of the expence and toil which cleared the ground, which prepared the soil, and which sowed the seed, from which, with proper care, America may now reap an abundant harvest. What losses were sustained, what hardships were endured, what valour fell, what blood was spilt, before this country could say, "my government is of my own framing, my laws are of my own enacting, my prosperity and happiness are rested on the exertions of my own wisdom, genius, and virtue," have not surely yet escaped the most tracherous memory. What soldier forgets the snows and chilling blasts of the North—remembers not the scorching heats, the rains, and deadly vapours, which infest the South? What family recollects with tearless eyes, the fatal fields of Brandywine, of Trenton, and of Monmouth. To the bewailing orphan, these sad scenes recall the endeavours of a father slain—to the disconsolate widow, they present the ghastly image of a fallen husband, who shared the joys of her youth—to the fond mother, their very names bring back the painful memory of a darling son—and others sorrow for other woes. Some regret broken strength and impaired health, and some lament the inactivity of disabled or of absent limbs. Philanthropy bemoans the effusion of human blood; and friendship sorrows for neighbours and acquaintances, who delight no more. Nor is poverty silent, when it looks back with sad survey on fortunes lost, and reviews with pain the pleasure of plenteous days. But what
compensation has America received for these irreparable evils? What advantage has she procured in lieu of such dire calamity? I answer, the free exercise of the right of suffrage, and its felicitating consequences. These must redress all her grievances, solace all her sorrows, alleviate the pressure of all her burthens, and console her under all her difficulties and wants. That acquisition must compensate every misery which has been incurred, and make up for every advantage which was lost. In this point of view then, the right of suffrage must appear an object of the last importance. And did freeholders estimate its value by the price which it cost, and by the effects which its proper management can produce, and these are certainly the only true criterions of its worth, votes would not be thrown away without thought, without examination, and without care, at the request of an impertinent solicitor; but genius and worth would be industriously sought for, & the modest, the unassuming, the man whose superior capacity and enlarged views inform his upright heart of the arduous charge, and of the difficult duties, which a representative undertakes, and shaking the confidence of his best abilities, suppress the publication of those inclinations to advance the public weal, which the patriotism of his soul inspires;—the man of this description would be called to the seat of honour and to the place of trust even from the remotest, from the obscurest corner; while impudent, impertinent, and self-interested solicitations would be spurned with contempt, and branded with that disdain which their pernicious example and baneful tendency deserve. Citizens ought to reflect that votes are here the price of blood, the blood of parents, the blood of offspring, the blood of the generous and the brave. To misimprove this privilege, is to insult the dead, and to abuse the labours, the sufferings and the losses of those who supported the republican cause, and survived the carnage of a tedious war. But the careless or unconscientious donation of suffrage is an act not of sordid meanness and base ingratitude alone; it contains no small degree of moral turpitude and guilt.
Z.
Martinsburg, 27th September, 1792.
Foreign Advices.
By several late arrivals at New York and Philadelphia, from Europe, London papers have been received down to the 8th of August, from which the following intelligence is extracted.
PARIS, July 26.
HOPE has long cheered this people; Fear has now seized upon her faculties—they are convinced it is impossible to resist the formidable columns fast advancing upon them; a new enemy has just started—the King of Sardinia, with 50,000 men, threatens the southern Provinces of France; Lyons, that great and rich capital of an immense tract of territory, is now opening her gates to the Victor. General Montesquiou, who is now here, says he quitted the supreme command of the army in the South, because he knew he could not oppose the Sardinian troops, so infinitely superior in number and discipline.
General Arthur Dillon is encamped between Valenciennes and Givet.—M. La Fayette is at Montmedy.—Marshal Luckner is at Mentz.
It is said to be the intention of the enemy to put the army on the Rhine between two fires—while the Prussians attack the Frenchmen in front, Sardinians will take them in the rear.
M. Montesquiou, learning from a Jacobin member that it was agreed upon to suspend the King, he replied, "if you do, you will have neither officer nor soldier to fight for you in ten days."
There is no doubt but several of the most furious of the Jacobins are preparing to cross the straits to Calais—England cannot refuse to let them land, but let her not foster such serpents. I have it from good authority that M. de Condorcet has sold his valuable library for hard cash—he intends visiting Birmingham and giving lectures on the Rights of Man! All the post-masters on the roads to Tours and Bourdeaux, have received orders to keep horses in readiness for a considerable number of people; and you may be sure the factions will quit the capital, if the monstrous conspiracy in which they are engaged does not succeed—in a few days more the veil will be entirely rent.
We just hear, that Sardinians are at the gates of Lyons; General Beaulieu at the gates of Chambray, and that he has cut off all communications between Valenciennes and Maubeuge—General Dillon's bravery will be of no avail—he has but 14,000 men.—The grand Manifesto of Europe will be out in four or five days.
The Municipality of Strasburg has discovered a plot entered into by several of the principal inhabitants, to deliver up that city to the Emigrants.—Several letters from Cardinal de Rochan, containing a detailed account of the conspiracy, have been found in the lining of a hat belonging to a custom-house officer, who was about to cross the Rhine.
The Elector of Mayence has notified to the French Minister at his court, that he must leave his territories within the space of twelve hours.
July 30. The President yesterday announced to the Assembly the following letter from M. La Fayette to the Minister of the interior Department:—If I was asked concerning my principles I would reply "my conduct will attest that I have always co-
operated with the declaration of the rights of men; but as this is not the present question, it is expected that I should answer as to a matter of fact—which is, whether in quitting the frontiers, and marching towards Paris, I intended to besiege the city. I answer in four words.— It is not true.
(Signed)
'La FAYETTE.'
Camp at Longwy, 26th July—4th year.
The committee sent the letter to the committee of General Inspection.
Extract of a letter from the French Camp, at Maulde dated the 28th of July.
"We have just sustained a heavy attack from the Austrians, in which we have acquitted ourselves so well as to have infused the highest spirits into our whole army. Our advanced guard composed of six thousand men, has been attacked by 10,000 Austrians—the fire was brisk and long sustained—the enemy fairly yielded the field—they have lost two hundred men. The prisoners, whose number is not known, have been conducted to Longwy. Had it not been for the treachery of two Colonels who deserted to the enemy, and by that means, discouraged the men under their command, our victory would have been complete. This combat took place above Virton, a little distance from Willancourt.
"The enemy has lost a great part of their baggage in this affair. With regard to the French army, they have encamped upon the enemy's territory two nights. M. de la Fayette has been ill two days. The malevolent reported he was poisoned.—The army was greatly affected, but the report is now known to be false, and he appeared to day at the head of his column. We every moment expect a part of Marshal Luckner's army to join ours."
L O N D O N, July 18.
Madame Elizabeth of France, when the mob rushed into the palace, endeavoured, but in vain, to prevail on the King not to appear. She then opened the door herself, and placing herself before the Monarch, said to the mob—"Behold your King; if you have evil intentions against him, you must get rid of me before you can reach him!"
When the King was asked the other day whether he did not propose going into the country very soon—his Majesty replied with great coolness, "That the first place he should probably visit, would be the tombs of his ancestors at St. Denis."
July 19. The Duke of Brunswick arrived at Coblenz on the 3d instant, and the Prince of Nassau, with a great part of the army, on the day following—the Prussian Army under the command of the Duke of Brunswick, at Coblenz, comprises 51,870 infantry, and 23,098 cavalry—the third column of the Prussian Army, at Frankfort, consists of 6,501 infantry, and 1,464 cavalry—the fourth, at Mannheim, of 7,477 foot, and 3,642 horse.
July 26. Her Majesty of France lately presented her picture to a favourite lady; she is represented in it with the alterations caused by her misfortunes; the colour of her hair is changed; under the portrait is this true, though singular inscription:—"Le Malheur m'a blanchie." Sorrow has made me grey.
The King, who knows his fate, waits for it unmoved; but he is wretched on account of his royal consort and lovely children. His Majesty was blooded on Thursday.
The following is the Russian account of the battle between the Poles and the Russians on the 14th ult.
Petersburg, June 19. O. S.
"A messenger, Major Poulkin, arrived here from Prince Kachowski (commander of the Russian army in Poland) with intelligence, that on the 14th of June the Polish army, under the command of Prince Joseph Poniatowski was completely defeated. Near 4000 Poles were killed, and 1000 taken prisoners; among the latter are several staff and other officers: Seven cannon, the whole field-equipage, consisting of about 600 waggons, military chest, in which were found 24,000 ducats, and the private camp equipage of Prince Poniatowski and General Kottitski, were taken. It was only the chief division of Prince Kachowski, commanded by Major-Generals Tuwemafat and Marcos, and Brigadiers Orlof and Zoulof, that were in action. The Poles were pursued by a detachment commanded by Major General Marcos, from whom the Commander in Chief, Prince Kachowski, received verbal intelligence that Major General Marcos, having overtaken Prince Poniatowski on the road leading to Zaslavl, on the 17th of June, defeated him in another action, and continued the pursuit. The town of Polianne is taken by the Russians, in which were found 70 brass cannon, and large magazines well stored.
"The Russian army continue their march farther into Poland."
Extract of a letter from Paris, July 24.
"We are informed, by the couriers who arrived last night, that the armies are on the point of retreating; that of M. Luckner towards Laon, and that of M. La Fayette towards Soissons. Every day, and every hour, informs us of the progress which the foreign troops make on our territories: Already every communication between Lille and Maubeuge is cut off; already the camp of Maulde is almost entirely surrounded by the Austrians. We are also assured, that the Duke of Brunswick begins his campaign on the 26th instant."
August 5. The Austrians and Prussians have, it is said, finally determined to form immediate arrangements for advancing to Paris, which they are resolved to capture on or before the 23d of October next.
About the 28th of July the Austrians made an attack on the French army at Maulde. The French advance-guard, consisting of 6000 men, was attack-

ed by 10,000; the Austrians yielded the field; they lost 200 men, and a great part of their baggage; besides many prisoners. M. La Fayette was well, at the head of his army, the 28th of July.
Extract of a Letter from CALAIS, July 27.
"La Fayette is said to have been assassinated on the 20th inst. at Paris. Other reports say, he was killed in a duel;—but that he is no more is generally believed here."
"The horrors to be apprehended from this event, render all travelling at present highly perilous and imprudent; the principal towns are full of enraged troops; and the peasantry are without subordination, and almost without reason. Several parties who were going to Spa have returned; and many families of distinction are preparing to quit France. The country is in a general alarm for the safety of certain august personages.—In fact, a general scene of confusion is hourly expected thro' France and Germany."
La Fayette, is at present with his army at Montmedy, but the question is, where has he been? The French augur no great success from the operations of a General, who leaves his army in sight of the enemy, and disappears without either assigning any motive for his conduct, or imparting to any one where he is going.
Some conferences, which have lately been held on the frontiers, with De Bouille and other heads of the Emigrants, it is supposed, may solve this riddle.—Wherever he has been, he is now more distrusted than ever; and is become so very unpopular that his re-appearance, at Paris, at the present moment, would not fail of being attended with the greatest hazard to his personal safety.
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, September 18.
By a private letter from Canada, to a gentleman in Bennington, we learn, that Lieutenant Governor Simcoe brought from England with him all the civil officers of his new government of the Upper provinces which he governs; also a new regiment called the Queen's Rangers, raised for the service of that country, together with one battalion of the 60th, and the whole of the 24th Regiments, amounting to nearly eighteen hundred regular troops; the militia of both provinces are also under the strictest discipline. The letter further adds, that all the Indian warriors of Lower Canada have assembled, and are on their way to join the confederation (which is said to be general) against the United States; they are to meet a grand council which they say are to assemble at the Miami Villages. It is thought in Quebec that the Americans would save much expense and bloodshed by a timely peace, as there never was known to general a league of those barbarians of the wilderness.
PHILADELPHIA, September 22.
Abstract of late European Intelligence.
The London Morning Chronicles of August 7 and 8, contain proceedings of the National Assembly of France of August 2 and 3. On the 3d, accounts were received of a mutiny among the Austrian troops in Flanders; that many deserters had come in, with wounds which they say were received in a mutiny which actually exists, and requires one half of the troops to guard the other, and that great numbers wait only an opportunity to desert.
It has been moved in the Jacobin Club, that, to save their country, there should be a new national convention, to be chosen by the primary assemblies, to exist for one year, and have the whole power.
It was also proposed, that a Di Raturate of 21, should supersede both King and Assembly, chuse Ministers, appoint Generals, and conduct the war.
The Duke of Brunswick's address to the inhabitants of France, has caused much conversation in Holland.
This address produced a new declaration of the King of the French to the National Assembly on the 3d August.
The Duke of Brunswick was expected to march on the 1st August, for Paris, to rescue the King and Royal Family from insult and disgrace.
It is determined, that the states of Holland shall not take an active part in the affair of France.
Accounts from Warsaw state, that a severe battle was fought on the 18th of July, between 14000 Russians, and 5000 Poles, in which the former lost 4000 killed, and the latter 3 or 400.
Accounts from Berlin state, that an armistice had taken place between Poland and Russia.
A subscription is open in England for the succour of the people in Poland.
The National Assembly had received very favourable intelligence from M. Victor Broglie, Field-Marshal, and others; army discipline and spirits were good, new battalions raising, but cloaths and ammunition would be soon wanting.
Addresses were received from Avelon and Farlaid, requesting the King might be deposed.
The King notified the Assembly that the Elector of Cologne, and the Duke of Wittenberg, were preparing hostilities against France.
The important question respecting the deposing of the King was to be agitated on the 9th of August.
Several reports are in circulation respecting M. De La Fayette, viz. that he has been killed in a duel—that he has flown from France, joined the Austrians, &c. One report is, that he was challenged out by a Jacobin, who was offended at his letter to the National Assembly, in which he mentions
the ruinous influence of that Club, and that, in revenge, he shot him dead. These stories are so various that they cannot be traced, and it is hoped by every friend of Humanity, that the whole may turn out to be a Jacobin fabrication.
We hear that a gentleman who arrived at New-York, in the Ohio, from Bristol, reports, that a general action had taken place between the Austrian and French troops, and that the latter were successful.
By a vessel arrived in this port last evening, from Bayonne, we learn, that the Spanish government was arming in every port of the kingdom of Spain.
PITTSBURG, September 15.
On the 4th instant, the Indians wounded a man by the name of Carpenter, as he was riding near Grave Creek, in Ohio County, and took him prisoner. Finding he could not escape, he got off his horse and let him run; the Indians, finding they could not catch the horse, gave the man some salt, and ordered him to go and catch the horse; the man accordingly went, but watching his opportunity, made his escape and got safe into the settlement.
BALTIMORE, September 21.
Brown's Federal Gazette of Saturday last, says—Adices have been received in town (Philadelphia) asserting, in very positive terms, the death of M. Fayette. One account mentions that he was killed in a duel by M. Dumourier; but the most confident report from the advice is, that he had been assassinated.
A London paper mentions, that "the Duke of Brunswick has issued a Proclamation, forbidding, on pain of death, every Prussian from entering the camp of the French Emigrants, and every French Emigrant from entering the Prussian camp. The Chevalier de Nauldes, either not having heard of the Proclamation, or imagining that the penalties would not be rigorously inflicted, attempted to enter the Prussian camp, and was shot dead by the centinel.—Count d'Argent is to command the right wing of the army of the Princes, but it is not resolved that army shall act at all."
The following paragraph is taken from a Bristol paper, of the 21st of August, received by the ship Sophia, Captain Kerr arrived on Friday evening last at Philadelphia, from Bristol.
The town of Orchies was attacked and taken by the Austrians the morning of the 14th July; to cover their design they made a feigned movement towards Famars. The small garrison of Orchies retreated to St. Amand, after a most vigorous defence, with the loss of eight men and some wounded.—The Austrians had twenty-one killed and upon retiring from the town at seven o'clock, after keeping five hours possession, and pressed by a strong detachment of troops which M. Dumourier sent to dislodge them, they massacred the Mayor, the Commandant of the National Guard, and two other citizens, whose houses they had previously plundered. They had three carriages loaded with their wounded.
A fleet of six or seven ships of the line were preparing at Toulon the beginning of July, with a view, it is said, to bombard Trieste, an important Austrian commercial town in the gulf of Venice. It was thought not improbable in France, that Leghorn would share the same fate, as it was in no state of defence to resist such an attack.
By the ship Cezare , which is the last account from Port-au-Prince, we learn that the Mulattoes had all come in under capitulation, but that the Blacks will not yet suffer the proprietors of estates to take possession of them, although they have agreed to furnish the Whites with all the supplies they require. This makes things appear very quiet at Port-au-Prince for the present.
WINCHESTER, September 24.
Last night departed this life at his seat in Frederick county, in an advanced age, Col. JOSEPH HOLMES, lamented by a numerous circle of surviving relatives and friends. The various excellencies which adorned his life, afford to remembrance emotions too pleasing not to be long impressed on the minds of the humane and intelligent. The loving husband—the tender father, and the sincere friend; happily associated, constituted a part of his character. He procured a spotless character from the dawn of his earliest life, and his long intercourse with the busy engagements of commerce, distinguished his reputation in the walks of the mercantile world. To science he was a friend. To circulate the rays of truth and justice formed one of the pleasures of his life. To the passing stranger he was hospitable—To the indigent he was bountiful, and to the disconsolate sympathizing.
MARTINSBURG, October 1.
Late accounts from Kentucky mention, that Col. Harden, who was said to have been killed by the savages while on his mission of endeavouring to treat with them at the Miami, has returned safe to Fort Washington, accompanied by two Chiefs, with a talk. The two gentlemen who went out on this business with Col. Harden, it is said were murdered, as has before been related.
The French Princes (says a late London paper) have formed a new Bastille at Coblenz, for a Bastille is an essential ingredient of that sort of liberty, which it is the business of many Princes to grant or protect. This is the Citadel of Coblenz, and there are now in it 77 persons, suspected of infidelity to those worthy promoters of peace and good order!
Died in England, in August last, Lieutenant-General Burgoyne—also, the Right Hon. Lord North.
Mr. WILLIS.
A SINGULAR CASE.
ON the 17th of this present instant, a certain gentleman of my neighbourhood was seized with a sudden spleen, or vertigo:—the symptoms strongly indicated a convolution of the nervous system , something inclinable to an hydrophobia . Every exertion was used—the temples were bathed in cold water, in order to abate the symptoms and allay the heat of the fever, but without success. The disorder instantly spread from the head to the extremities—the fingers were immoderately convulsed—a violent vomiting took place, and a black rancid matter, of a very offensive smell, was discharged. During the short intervals of the paroxysm (his eyes rolling wildly) among many other incoherent expressions, he frequently exclaimed, Gentlemen! am I a jack-ass!! Whether it will assume a periodical form, or not, God only knows. At present, Sir, your opinion, or that of the learned faculty , is humbly requested, by
WHACK, middle aged.
Bush-Mills, Sept. 27, 1792.
FALL GOODS.
Jos b . & Jos a . Riddle,
Have just received, and are now opening, at their Store,
A neat and general assortment of
G O O D S,
Suitable to the approaching season.
—CONSISTING OF—
 SUPERFINE, fine and coarse Cloths,  Plain and twilled Coatings,  Kerseys,  Half-Thicks,  Fearnoughts,  Rose and striped Blankets,  Flannels,  Cassimeres,  Corduroys,  Thicksets,  Velvets,  Royal Ribb,  Cotton Denims,  Best mohair and hair Plushes,  Cassimere,  Toilane,  Silk and silk and worsted Vest Patterns,  Silk and worsted, silk and cotton, cotton and worsted Stockings,  Stuff Shoes, 
 CRAPES,  Moreens,  Durants,  Joans Spinning,  Camblets,  Wildboars,  Mens' and Womens' fine and coarse Hats,  Russia Sheeting,  Ditto Duck  White and brown Irish Sheetings,  4 3/4, and yard wide Irish Linens,  Ticklenburgs,  Oznabrigs and Sacking,  Muslins assorted,  Chintzes,  Calicoes,  Furniture ditto,  Cambricks and Lawns,  Cotton and linen Handkerchiefs,  Long and square Shawls,  Saddles and Saddlery, 
 FILES,  Rasps,  H and HL Hinges,  Mill, cut, and belt steel plate hand Saws,  Bar Iron,  Castings,  Steel,  Sad Irons,  Conk Shells. 
 DOOR, cupboard and chest Locks,  Wood Screws,  Knives and Forks,  Pewter,  Coffee-Mills,  Looking-Glasses,  8 by 10, and 7 by 9 window Glass,  Slates, 
 SPIRITS,  Whisky,  Sherry,  Teneriffe & Malaga } WINES.  Molasses,  Best Hyson, Souchong & Bohea } TEAS.  Coffee,  Chocolate,  Loaf and brown Sugars,  Nutmegs,  Cloves,  Mace,  Cinnamon; 
 SPICE,  Pepper,  Raisins,  Ginger,  Madder,  Allam,  Copperas,  Indigo,  Red Wood,  Log Wood,  Brazell,  Sals,  Salt Petre,  Salt,  Brushes assorted. 
They have
Two new Waggons, fit for the road, that they will barter for produce.
THEY will receive all kinds of Produce, and give generous prices, and are determined to sell on the most reasonable terms, for ready pay.
They return their thanks to their customers for the encouragement already received, and hope to be able to merit a continuance.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A JOURNEYMAN TAYLOR,
Who may expect constant employ until next spring. Apply to the Printer hereof.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
The PILGRIMS and the PEAS.
A TRUE STORY—by Peter Pinder, Esq.
A BRACE of sinners for no good, Was order'd to the Virgin Mary's shrine, Who at Loreto dwelt, in wax, stone, wood, And in a fair white wig looked wondrous fine.
Fifty long miles, had these sad rogues to travel, With something in their shoes much worse than gravel;
In short their toes; so gentle to amuse, The Priest had ordered Peas into their shoes: A refrum famous in old Popish times For purifying souls that stunk with crimes;
A sort of Apostolic Salt, That Popish Partous for it's pow'rs exalt,
For keeping Souls of Sinners sweet, Just as our kitchen salt keeps meat. The knaves set off, on the same day, Peas in their shoes, to go and prey; But very different was their speed I wot; One of the Sinners gallop'd on Light as a bullet from a gun; The other limp'd as if he had been shot.
One saw the VIRGIN soon— peccavi cried— Had his foul white-wash'd all so clever; Then home again he nimbly hied, Made it with saints above to live for ever. In coming back, however let me say, He met his brother rogue about half way, Hoobling with out-stretch'd hum and bending knees, Damning the souls and bodies of the Peas; His eyes in tears; his cheeks and brows in sweat, Deep sympathising with his groaning feet.
"How now," the light-toed, white-wash'd pilgrim broke; "You lazy lubber!" "Odds curse it," cried the other, "'tis no joke, "My feet once hard as any rocks, "Are now as soft as blubber."
"Excuse me Virgin Mary that I swear— "As for Loreto, I shall not get there: "No! to the Devil my sinful soul must go, "For damme if I ha'nt lost every toe."
"But, brother Sinner, do explain "How 'tis that you are not in pain; "What Pow'r hath work'd a wonder for your toes; "Whilst I just like a Snail am crawling, "Now swearing, now on Saints devoutly bawling, "Whilst not a rascal comes to ease my woes?"
"How is't you can like a greyhound go, "Merry, as if nought had happen'd, burn ye?" "Why," cried the other grinning, "you must know "That just before I enter'd on my journey, "To walk a little more at ease, "I took the liberty to boil my Peas."
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be preferred to the next General Assembly, by the Inhabitants of Martinsburg, praying that the Deeds from the late General Stephens to the purcha- sers of Lots in the said Town, may not be confirm- ed, and that the Trustees of the said Town may be directed to convey all Lots sold by the said late General Stephens, without a reservation of quit rents to the purchasers, and that no quit rents shall be reserved in any future sale of Lots. August 15th, 1792. 6w
WHEREAS a certain John Car- mack, formerly of Maryland, but now of Hulstein , in Virginia, did heretofore sell 250 acres of land to a certain Charles Dorsey, of the State of Maryland, and on the 24th day of October, 1772, executed his Bond to the said Charles Dorsey, conditioned for the con- veyance of the said 250 acres of land in fee simple— And whereas the said Charles Dorsey, having paid the whole purchase money, hath lately become insolvent —Notice is therefore given, that the Subscriber, on be- half of the creditors of the said Charles Dorsey, will file a bill in the High Court of Chancery of the State of Maryland, on the 3th day of October next, to obtain an immediate decree for the specific convey- ance of the said land, mentioned in the condition of the said Bond above referred to, according to the true intent and meaning thereof. THOMAS GASSAWAY, Trustee of Charles Dorsey. Maryland, July 26, 1792.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the General Assembly of Vir- ginia, at their next Session, praying the establish- ment of a Ferry across Potowmac River, from the lands in Berkeley County, late the property of Sa- muel Taylor, deceased, to the lands of Richard Hen- deron & Co. in Washington County, Maryland. August 19th, 1792.
Martinsburg Races.
THE RACES at Martinsburg will commence on Wednesday the 24th of October next, on which day will be run for, over a fine course, near the town, the JOCKEY CLUB PURSE OF FORTY GUI- NEAS, free only for Members of the Club. Heats 4 miles each. Aged horses carrying 126. Six years old 119. Five years old 108. Four years old 98. And three years old a feather.
No horse will be permitted to start unless the ri- der be dressed in a silk jacket, half boots, and jock- ey-cap.
On Thursday, the day following, will be run for, over the same ground, a PURSE OF THIRTY POUNDS, Maryland currency, three mile heats, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, paying one shilling in the pound, entrance, and carrying weight agreeable to the rules of the JOCKEY CLUB.
And on Friday, following will be run for, over the same ground, a PURSE OF TWENTY POUNDS of the above currency, free for any horse, mare or gelding, except the horses winning the two preced- ing days—2 mile heats—paying entrance and car- rying weight as above.
On Saturday, the day following, will be run for over the same ground, a handsome Sweepstakes, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, except such as have won some one of the purses—one mile heats—with a catch upon each. FLORENCE MAHONY. August 27, 1792.
A MEETING of the Members of the Jockey Club is desired the day preceding the Races, at the house of Mr. FLORENCE MAHONY, in MARTINSBURG.
NOTICE is hereby given, that no person will be permitted to erect a Booth on or near the race ground during the races, unless they subscribe FOUR DOLLARS towards the Town Purse. Sept. 2, 1792.
BERKELEY COUNTY: to wit, NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, pray- ing that a law may pass changing the quarterly term of the County Court of Berkeley, from the third Tuesday in June, till the third Tuesday in May, in each year, it being the time on which the said quar- terly term was formerly held, the late change being found very inconvenient to the people of the Coun- ty. By order of the Court, Teste, MOSES HUNTER, c. c.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Claimants of the Soldiers' Rights to the Sandy- Creek Lands, granted in the year 1754, being sur- veys of 28,000 acres, or more, intend to petition the General Assembly at their next session, that the division made May 10, 1775, and begun at S. Creek, may be established. Sept. 8, 1792.
FOR SALE, 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 tilla- ble, 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 con- venient to navigation, which is daily improving— boats now load at the mouth of New-Creek. A gen- eral warrantee will be given the purchaser. For terms, apply to THOMAS WHITTAKER, near Charl. Town. Sept. 14, 1792. 1.f.
ALEXANDRIA 27th August, 1792. WE will receive and store FLOUR, as long as it suits the owner, free of any charge or expense, whether we purchase or not. THOMAS VOWELL and SONS. Cash given for Flour, Wheat, and other articles of produce, as usual. A variety of wet and dry GOODS for sale. 6w.
Wanted, by the Printer hereof, a stout young Lad, as an Apprentice.
At a Court continued and held for BERKELEY County, on Saturday the 25th day of August, 1792. BENJAMIN CHAMBERS and JOSEPH CHAMBERS, Administrators of WIL- LIAM CHAMBERS, against WILLIAM WILLIAMS CHAPLINE and WILLIAM PRICE, THE Defendants not having entered their ap- pearance agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and according to the rules of this Court, and it appear- ing to the satisfaction of the Court, that they are not inhabitants of this County. On the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel—It is ordered that the said Defendants do appear here, on the third Tuesday in November next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette , for two months successively, and published at the Church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immiedi- ately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, MOSES HUNTER c. b. c.
At a Court continued and held for BERKELEY County, on Saturday the 25th day of August, 1792. John Livesey, Peter Austic, Joseph Smith William Hall and James Maxwell, against Millington Wooly, THE Defendant not having entered his appear- ance agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and ac- cording to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this County. On the motion of the Complainants by their Counsel—It is ordered that the said Defendant do appear here, on the third Tuesday in November next, and answer the bill of the Complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette , for two months successively, and published at the Church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immiedi- ately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-House of the said County. A Copy. Teste, MOSES HUNTER c. b. c.
LANDS FOR LANDS. TO BE DISPOSED OF, FOUR Hundred Acres of Land, (called MAHON'S) lying on Buffalo-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 mea- dow, 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 Mon- ongalia 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 mea- dow, and well watered, which lies in the same coun- ty, the upland of good quality, about 10 miles far- ther 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 ve- ry 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.
NOTICE. THE Administrators on the estate of JAMES PARK, deceased, once more requests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, as it will save both cost and trouble. THOMAS MCCOY, JANE PARK. September 8, 1792.
NOTICE is here given, that sundry Bonds and Notes, given to James Russel, in conse- quence of a public sale held by him on the third day of November last, are assigned to me, and lodged in the hands of Col. Philip Pendleton, with directions to commence suits thereon against all such as fail to make payment before the first day of November en- suing the date thereof; all such as will to avoid suits, are requested to be particular in making pay- ment before that period. ALBERT RUSSEL. September 9, 1792.