The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-03-25 00:00:00

The POTOWMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1793.
[NUMBER 123—VOL 3.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
That high bred Horse Jolley Ranter,
Will stand at the stable of JACOB MILLER, four miles from Shepherd's Town, on the road leading from thence to Charlestown.
JOLLEY RANTER was got by Col. Barnet's horse Dragon; his grand-sire Benjerman's imported horse Lofty, a full-bred dray. His dam by Rainbow. His grand-dam by Othello, out of a dove mare.
JOLLEY RANTER rises seven years old, of a beautiful dapple grey, full sixteen hands and half high, equal in figure and strength for either road or waggon to any now kept in these parts. He will cover at the moderate price of 17/6 and one bushel of oats or corn, delivered when the Mare is brought.—Wheat or Rye will be received in any mill convenient for the season.
The season to commence the 20th inst. and end the 20th of June. The money for the season to be paid by the 15th of August.
FREDERICK BEDINGER.
MARCH 15, 1793.
N O T I C E.
I HAVE attended a considerable time in this town for the express purpose of settling all the accounts of the Trustees of Mr. William Spalding , without completing my design; my private affairs require my immediate return to Baltimore—have deposited the books of said Trustees with Mr. Henry Bedinger , who will shew the accounts to any person concerned. Mr. Jesseh Raymond is furnished with a list of balances unsettled, and will grant receipts for moneys paid him agreeable to that list. The Trustees offer for sale, two Brick and two Frame HOUSES, with the Lots and Appurtenances, late the property of Mr. Spalding , situate in this town. Proposals for the purchase of the whole or a part, will be received by Mr. Bedinger . It is expected every person who have accounts on the said books, unsettled, will immediately apply, and thereby prevent a disagreeable situation.
REUBEN ETTING.
Shepherd's Town, March 11th, 1793.
The Subscriber has for SALE, the following
VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND.
ONE of 234 acres, in two tenements, both in high cultivation, within half a mile of the river Potowmac, and three and half from this town. One of 115 acres, within half a mile of this town; the land is equal to, and as well timbered as any in the County.
One of 106 and half acres, on the river, within three quarters of a mile of this place.
Another of 68 acres, one mile below the ferry, on the Maryland side, chiefly river bottom, with running water, an orchard, and other improvements.
Also, a double Saw-Mill, and a Grist-Mill, at the mouth of Sidelong-Hill-Creek, Maryland.
It is presumed that no person will purchase any of the above property, without viewing it, therefore a particular description is not necessary.
The whole, or any part of the above, will be sold for cash, or deferred stock. For terms, inquire of
JACOB BEDINGER.
Shepherd's Town, March 15th, 1793.
N. B. I have likewise, an elegant and well-finished two story BRICK HOUSE, situated on the public square in this town, which I will sell on the above terms, or rent for one or more years; it will suit any kind of public business, but best for a Tavern. I. B.
CAME to the Subscriber's Plantation.
some time last summer, a brown mare colt, one year old last spring, has a mealy nose, and a small white spot on the near hind foot, no perceivable brand or ear mark. Also, a red bull, four years old next spring, no marks or brand, except some slits in his ear, supposed to have been done by dogs.
The owner or owners are desired to prove property, pay charges, and take them away.
JOSIAH SWEARINGEN.
Berkeley County, 16th February, 1793.
To be rented, for three years, That well-known commodious Tavern 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.
If the above House is not rented for a Tavern by the 11th day of April next, it will be let to private families, being well accommodated for that purpose, having a partition in the centre, two cellars, two kitchens, two stair cases, with 5 or 6 rooms and fire-places in each end, plenty of good garden, and stable sufficient for 40 horses, &c. The situation of this house would well suit a store-keeper, being a commodious stand for business.
For terms, apply to
ALEXANDER ROGERS.
March 15, 1793.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A good hand as a PLOUGHMAN. Constant employ and good pay, through the season. Inquire of the Printer.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
INFORMATION is hereby given to all the military invalids of the United States, that the sums to which they are intitled for six months of their annual pension, from the 4th day of September, 1792 and which will become due on the 5th day of March, 1793, will be paid on the same day by the Commissioners of the Loans within the states respectively, under the usual regulations, viz.
Every application for payment must be accompanied by the following vouchers.
1st. The certificate given by the state, specifying that the person possessing the same is in fact an invalid, and ascertaining the sum to which as such he is annually entitled.
2d. An affidavit, agreeably to the following form.
A. B. came before me, one of the Justices of the county of _____ in the state of _____ and made oath that he is the same A. B. to whom the original certificate in his possession was given, of which the following is a copy (the certificate given by the state to be recited) That he served _____ (regiment, corps or vessel) at the time he was disabled, and that he now resides in the _____ and county of _____ and has resided there for the last _____ years, previous to which he resided in _____
In case an invalid should apply for payment by an Attorney, the said Attorney, besides the certificate and oath before recited, must produce a special letter of attorney agreeably to the following form:
I, A. B. of _____ county of _____ state of _____ do hereby constitute and appoint _____ D. of _____ my lawful Attorney to receive in my behalf of my pension for six months, as an invalid of the United States, from the fourth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, and ending the fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three.
Signed and sealed in the presence of
Witnesses.
Acknowledged before me,
Applications of executors and administrators must be accompanied with legal evidence of their respective offices, and also of the time the invalids died, whose pension they may claim.
By command of the President of the United States,
H. KNOX, Secretary of War.
The Printers in the respective states are requested to publish the above in their newspapers, for the space of two months.
THE Trustees of the Town of MARTINSBURG, have appointed to meet at the Court-House, on the last Saturday of next month, in order to grant Deeds for Lots in the said town, to any person or persons intitled to them. All such persons are desired to attend.
Per order,
ROBERT COCKBURN.
February 23, 1793.
Subscriptions for this paper, at Two Dollars per annum, free of postage, are received at Winchester, by Capt. JOHN BRADY.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on the 19th instant, from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named SUMMERS, about 5 feet 8 inches high, 25 or 26 years old, of a tawny colour, and is a smart, strong, active fellow:—he had on a white home-made cloth coat, and buck-skin breeches. Whoever takes up said run-away, and returns him to me, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
JOHN KERNEY.
Berkeley, February 23, 1793.
SWAN TAVERN. MARTINSBURG.
Will m . Craghill, jun.
HAVING removed into his house, lately occupied by Mr. JAMES GRAHAM, and furnished himself with every necessary supply, suitable for a Public House, now offers his services to such Gentlemen as may please to favour him with their commands; and assures them, that every possible attention shall be paid to entertain them agreeably, and every endeavour used to afford entire satisfaction.
Martinsburg, 6th February, 1793.
P A R I S, December 20. OFFICIAL LETTER.
To be delivered, on the part of the French Republic, to the United States of America.
President of the United States of North-America,
“AWIDST the storms which buffet our infant liberty, it is a comfort to the French Republic, to have communication with the Republics founded on the same principles as her own. Our brothers of the United States will, no doubt, have heard, with gladness, the new revolution, which overthrew that last obstacle to our liberty. This revolution was necessary. Royalty was still existing, and every constitution where it exists, there is no true liberty. Kings and equality are incompatible with each other; it is their business to conspire against equality, and against this sovereignty of nations.
“The United States of America will hardly credit it; the support which the ancient French Court had afforded them to recover their independence, was only the fruit of base speculation; their glory offended its ambitious views, and the Ambassadors bore the criminal orders of stopping the career of their prosperity.
“Nay, it is only between free nations that sincere and fraternal treaties can be formed. The liberty which the French republic wishes to restore to the nations that shall call for her assistance, will not be polluted with similar stains: it shall be pure like herself.
“The immense distance which parts us, prevented your taking, in this glorious regeneration of Europe, that concern which your principles and past combats reserved to you. Single and alone against the coalition of Kings, we have shewn ourselves worthy of being called your brothers; and the ignominious retreat of the combined armies, and our success at Janappe, Spires, Savoy, and Flanders—must call to your remembrance Saratoga, Trenton, and York-Town.
“The time is doubtless not far distant when the Colonies, far from being a subject of eternal rivalry and war, will only be a farther tie among nations. The time is not far distant when sound policy shall lay down the basis of Commerce, not on exclusive interests, but on the conjoint interests of all, and on the nature of things. It depends on the courage of the United States to accelerate that happy moment, and the French Republic will eagerly give her concurrence to all the efforts they shall make for riveting the political and commercial ties of two nations, who can no longer have but one common sentiment, since their principles and interests are common.
“When will the final term of our struggles come? We do not yet know; but free Americans, rely on our courage and perseverance; not a Frenchman shall remain, or they shall all be free. Liberty shall become extinct in Europe, or our principles shall triumph every where over the league of despots. They have raised storms against us even in our own hemisphere; they have excited our islands to rebellion, but our principles and our arms will finally give them again calm prosperity. The United States have contributed towards it, by the ample relief they have afforded for our colonies, at a moment when France was too remote to give them support. Thanks to you, generous Americans, it is a debt which the gratitude of the French Republic discharges with heartfelt satisfaction.

UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, March 16.
The Looisa, Captain Bickhead, arrived at Philadelphia, left Amsterdam on the 19th January—as no news is mentioned to have been brought by him, we presume, that the dogs of war are not yet let slip. Perhaps the GREAT LION assumed the rampant position as a scarce crow only, and will gradually abuse his fore-paws, from the lamentable consideration, that there is nothing to quarrel about.
A Bennington (Ver.) paper, of March 1, says:—A deserter from the British 26th, or Cameronie's regiment of foot, just arrived in this town from Canada, informs, that the soldiers of the 7th regiment, who were lately confined and tried for mutiny, and for threatening the life of their Col. Prince Edward, 4th son of George the 3d, as lately mentioned in our paper, were all acquitted by the court martial, and that the Prince himself is now under an arrest, for imposing the hardship on his men of procuring superfluous and fantastical equipments, and stopping their pay. It is said he will have to reimburse the whole to his regiment, and was he not the king's son he would, in all probability, be broken.
PHILADELPHIA, March 15.
By letters from Holland to this city, it is said that the Dutch have compromised with the French and consented to the opening of the Scheldt; and that an amicable treaty was on the carpet; if this should be the fact, and that the Dutch and French are becoming allies, the armaments of Great Britain will have no other object to operate upon, than their own internal discontents.
Accounts from Cape-Francois, say that the negroes were coming in every day, and affairs wore a very peaceable aspect: but we are sorry to mention, that the situation of the country about Port-au-Prince, is not yet in so tranquil a situation as could be desired.
A new insurrection has taken place in the neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince, of negroes who had been hitherto peaceable. About the first of February 1500 foot troops and 400 light horse marched out to attack and reduce them; but the event was not known when these accounts left Hispaniola. Sugars, and other West-India produce were high, and American produce uncommonly cheap.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, dated Jan 7.
Yesterday evening, an English cabinet messenger came here post from the court of Madrid, with despatches to the court of London, in consequence of which, the Havre Packet was ordered to sail yesterday morning, tho' her turn would not come round till the end of this week, as the King George Packet had only sailed two days before. It is reported, that the contents of the despatches by the messenger, are a treaty signed by England, Spain and Portugal, joining the German allies, the Dutch, and all the states of Italy, to act in conjunction against the new republic of France. But perhaps these rulers may think better, and prefer to have their affairs, by negotiation, settled this winter, than attempt to continue hostile both at home and abroad, which we heartily wish may be the case, for the general good of mankind. From these commotions, we conclude, that your flag will be the most respected, and consequently, a favourable opportunity for the American shipping to be employed in the carrying-trade."
Extract of a letter from Mason County, Kentucky, January 24.
"If an early campaign takes place, we shall find relief: Otherwise, we shall have a bad summer. I have just returned from Lexington; where I had an opportunity of hearing the people's opinion of the war; and it is supposed, by the best judges, that with proper encouragement, an army of two thousand of the best woodmen in the state may be bro't to action this summer. It is high time that a decisive stroke was made."
Captain Amoit, who left Cette, a French port in the Mediterranean, about the middle of January, informs, that naval warlike preparations were going on with great activity in the southern seaports. A fleet of small vessels was equipping at Toulon, intended, it was generally believed, for an attack on the island of Sardinia. Sentiments are divided as to the probable issue of the King's trial; but the most general opinion was, that final judgment would be referred to, and be passed upon him by, the primary assemblies. Apprehensions were entertained for his life, from the well known ferociousness of the Paris mob. It was however hoped that the forces assembled in the capital from several departments, would be sufficient to preserve order and secure the execution of the national convention.
NORFOLK, March 9.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Cadiz, Jan. 14. "This country is arming fast. Orders have been issued for having 30 sail of the line in readiness. Portugal is arming, and by the last post from England, it was thought war would soon be declared there against France. American bottoms are much wanted here for charter. Insurance on English, from this to London, is got up to 6 per cent. This country has at present 100,000 men on the frontiers to guard them from the French, who threatened some incursions, but now the dread is almost vanished."
RICHMOND, March 8.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress. "The politics here are to the last degree disgust-
ing: instead of feeling like and acting for the benefit of the bulk of citizens, Congress are influenced by a monied and speculating interest, which not only bears hard upon all the labouring classes of the whole community, but afflicts those of the southern states with exclusive cruelty, as their primum mobile of government reside chiefly in the northern states, the evil can never be removed, unless all electing bodies will with the most suspicious caution, avoid every man who shall even smell of certificates, stock, or paper of any kind."
FREDERIKSBURG, March 14.
Col. Thomas Pofey, of this county, is appointed a Brigadier General in the army of the United States; and we are authorised to assure the public, that this able and deserving officer will accept the appointment.
BALTIMORE, March 18.
Yesterday arrived here from Oporto, Portugal, which place he left the 10th of February, Capt. Pell, of the ship Eagle, who informs, that the day previous to his departure the post brought intelligence that the KING OF FRANCE WAS BEHEADED, and that the report was current there, and generally believed.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Cork, to his correspondent in this town, dated the 10th of Jan. 1793.
"This country and England are at present in a state of perturbation, the people publicly disapprove of abuses that have crept into the constitution and the conduct of the present ministry, particularly since Paine's Rights of Man has made its appearance, almost every one has turned politician; they complain of unjust representation, and ministerial influence, which by the by is gone beyond all bounds. This very year there has been twelve thousand per annum in pensions added to the Irish list. The Papists likewise insist, in positive terms, to have all the penal laws against them abolished; for which purpose, they have convened a national meeting in Dublin, and have chosen a number of delegates to form plans for carrying their designs into effect. Most of the corporated towns have advised their constituents to oppose such innovations, and have published resolutions to that effect. What the end will be, the Almighty only knows! It seems they have a promise from the English minister that has encouraged them to take such steps, which it is supposed he has done to strengthen his influence. Societies are forming fast here, and in every other town, to preserve their rights it is supposed, more than to preserve public order. England too is in a state of fermentation, they are arming fast, it is supposed to go to war with France—the people are totally averse to falling out with France—they have declared by printed resolutions, they will not support a war against a people fighting for their liberty. Government are so alarmed, they are taking every step to strengthen their hands; the parliament is called three weeks before the appointed time; they have planted cannon on the tower, are raising a militia, and are strengthening all their places of defence: the consequences are in some measure felt already, as credit is greatly hurt, and a damp in trade and business, that is, what is carried on between the two kingdoms."
Captain Smith has favored us with the following interesting and important advices, viz. That Spain was making great preparations for war against France, which was hourly expected to be declared, and which would undoubtedly take place—that it was currently reported, that 4,000 Spanish troops had deserted to the French, and that the Commander of the French army on the frontiers was anxious to proceed to Madrid, not having met any enemy that could withstand him—that the officers of the Spanish navy, without exception, were ordered on board, and that orders were issued to all the troops then about Cadiz and in garrison to be in readiness to march at a moment's notice, supposed to be destined to the frontiers—that 12,000 Portuguese troops were actually embarked, who, together with ten sail of the line, were to sail for Cadiz in a short time—that British ships were making great exertions to leave that port—that American ships and flags were in great demand by the French factors, and that previous to Captain Smith's sailing, there had been two American vessels chartered, at a very high rate, for France—that the evening before he sailed, a private express had arrived with despatches to the English Consul, to what purpose was not known. [Now Americans, milk the Cow.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Lisbon to his friend in Philadelphia, dated January 9.
"The only news at present here, is the talk of war between England and France. On Saturday morning arrived here from Madeira, a King's messenger, accompanied by a Spanish gentleman immediately. The only British Packet we had here, was ordered to sail that very evening—the Captain of which made answer, that he could not get his vessel in readiness, being in want of water. He was then a second time ordered to get his vessel in readiness by the next morning, otherwise they would have him confined, and take up the first merchant vessel they could get. It is said, that the alliance is signed by Spain and England, to go against France. We are preparing eight ships of the line and six frigates. The Algerines have proposed a peace with this country. Pray ship nothing on board French vessels. If there is any on the way, it is ten to one that they will be taken."
By the several arrivals of last week from Europe and the West Indies, the intelligence communicated to us may be comprised in a few words. When the Grange left Liverpool, things were in nearly the
same state as when she left Liverpool, by the accounts already published, no declaration of war by Great Britain against France, altho' naval preparations were going forward with vigour.
A letter from London says, "The Convention at Paris have been notified, by our rulers, that if the French armies violate the rights or territories of Holland, which Great Britain is bound by treaty to aid Holland in securing, that aid will be afforded. This notice was despatched by a messenger in ordinary, no public functionary having been sent from this fountain of royalty to that resolute rabble of republicans, as they are called here. The answer of the Convention is said to be very blunt, direct, and uncourtly. Meanwhile assurances of support have been announced, by the British minister at the Hague, to their High Mightinesses the States General of the United Netherlands, and this nation is arming with vigour by sea and land. It requires, however but little observation, and acquaintance with men and things here, to discern, that the great body of the people are not quite so fond, as the Court is eager, to engage in hostilities on the Continent—But I do really think no unprejudiced bystander, in Britain, can avoid noticing how much the private passions of this Court prevail, and are substitutionary for an honest zeal for the public welfare, and a pursuit of the solid interests of this Empire. At the same time it cannot be denied, that many British magistrates, merchants, manufacturers and outlived individuals, of all parties, sects and persuasions, feel much abhorrence of the rights of man, stripped naked of the pomp of peerage and the gewgaws of Monarchy. The truth is, that the fundamental laws of this realm—the habeas corpus act—the trial by jury—the uncorrupt conduct of the judges in all matters of meum and tuum —secure to every quiet subject, advanced one step beyond indigence, such a certainty of civil freedom, and such protection to private property, that he is contented to live without enjoying his just proportion of political liberty, and loves what is called the British Constitution, for these its immediate effects, with all the honest, blindfold passion, that converts its blemishes into beauties. But be this so or not, it is certain that an abhorrence of Paine's doctrines, and of the popular excesses in France, and a dread of any sedition in this realm, that might render private property insecure, have excited such a flame of loyalty here, among all ranks of men, that it is at present really imprudent and unsafe, in any circle whatever, to utter a republican sentiment. John never before so much disrelished the name of liberty nor submitted himself at the throne of royalty with such an idolatrous rage for the servitude of its ritual—never, never. The minister may, and I suppose therefore will, urge havoc, and let slip the dogs of war, against France. Indeed, war, since the agitation of the Scheldt business, is deemed inevitable. In idea, already, all the French West-Indies and British property, and the naval power extinct.—But the thing is much more easily said than done. The Jacobins, identified with the millions of France, will now go all lengths, and take all chances, for all things. They have begun by confiscating a mass of property belonging to the emigrants, that is computed at a fifth of their total territory: This alone will sustain an immense force for some time. They have decreed an abolition of royalty. The Convention will certainly decapitate the King. In one word, there are blows about to be struck, that will be felt in every quarter of the globe."
MARTINSBURG, MARCH 25.
The following is a statement of the votes taken at the Election held on Monday last in this District, (composed of the Counties of Berkeley and Frederick) for the choice of a Delegate to serve in Congress for two years ensuing, viz.
CANDIDATES.
   ROBERT RUTHERFORD, JOHN SMITH, and ALEXANDER WHITE, Esquires.     Mr. Rutherford, in Berkeley, 550   Ditto in Frederick, 336 .....886   Mr. Smith, in Berkeley, 126   Ditto in Frederick 276 .....402   Mr. White, in Berkeley, 150   Ditto in Frederick, 125 .....275   Total in the District, 1563   Berkeley voted, 826   Frederick voted, 737   Balance in favor of Berkeley, 89   Messrs. Smith and White, together, 677   Mr. Rutherford, as above, 886  
A gentleman who has been through different parts of the Indian country, and at Detroit, arrived at Pittsburg a few days ago, and gives the following information, which may be depended on, viz.
That the savages are determined for war, unless the United States will relinquish all claim to the territory north-west of the river Ohio; that they are determined to continue hostilities until the event of the proposed treaty, (which it is said will be held at Sandusky in May next) is known, and that if it is not agreeable to their wishes, they will pay no respect to it; and that the British still continue to supply them with every necessary for carrying on the war, which, they say, is in consideration of the Indian trade.

Return of Officers of Militia, nominated by the Justices of the Court of BERKELEY, on Saturday last, agreeable to the Act of Assembly for that purpose.
WEST SIDE OF OPECKEON.
 Lieutenant-Colonel. JOHN HUNTER.  Majors. James Maxwell, David Hunter.  1. Rifle Company. Elisha Boyd, Captain. Joshua Riddle, Lieutenant. R. Levy Henthaw, Ensign.  2. Rifle Company. Gabriel Hays, Captain. Edward Christian, Lieutenant. Thomas Waggoner, Ensign.  1. Musquetry. Jacob Coons, Captain. Peter Snodgrass, Lieutenant. Paul Verdier, Ensign.  2. Musquetry. Michael McKewan, Captain. Robert McKnight, Lieutenant. Alexander Beal, Ensign.  3. Musquetry. James Russell, Captain. Gabriel Evans, Lieutenant. Robert Burns, Ensign.  4. Musquetry. Winn Winthrop, Captain. Jonathan Gerrard, Lieutenant. George Holliday, Ensign.  5. Musquetry. Adrian Davenport, Captain. Lewis Moore, Lieutenant. Robert Lemen, Ensign.  6. Musquetry. Hugh Little, Captain. John B. Craggill, Lieut. Dugell Campbell, Ensign.  7. George Porterfield, Captain. William Orrick, Lieutenant. David Hart, Ensign.  8. Musquetry. James Hedges, Captain. Alexander Buchanan, Lieutenant. Joseph Hedges, Ensign.  9. Musquetry. Tunis Newkirk, Captain. Jacob French, Lieutenant. John Vance, Ensign.  10. Musquetry. Matthew Porterfield, Captain. Thomas Shearer, Lieutenant. John Tabb, Ensign.  11. Musquetry. Isaac Clawson, Captain. George Hill, Lieutenant. Bethuel Middleton, Ensign.  12. Musquetry. Samuel Kennedy, Captain. G. Robinson, Lieutenant. John Kennedy, Ensign.  13. Musquetry. Charles Orrick, Captain. Alexander Harper, Lieutenant. Robert Snodgrass, jun. Ensign.  14. Musquetry. George Creamer, Captain. C. Rothenberry, Lieutenant. Robert Galtin, jun. Ensign.  15. Musquetry. Michael Whimire, Captain. W. Cadett, Lieutenant. Peter Michael, Ensign. 
EAST SIDE OF OPECKEON.
 Lieutenant-Colonel. JOSEPH SWEARINGEN.  Majors. Henry Bedinger, Abraham Davenport.  1. Rifle Company. Samuel Wathington, Captain. Cyrus Saunders, Lieutenant. John Tate, Ensign.  2. Rifle Company. Abraham Morgan, Captain. Jacob Bedinger, Lieutenant. John Baker, Ensign.  3. Musquetry. Thomas Rutherford, jun. Captain. Van Rutherford, Lieutenant. Gertham Keyes, Ensign.  2. Musquetry. Richard Baylor, Captain. Samuel Davenport, Lieutenant. James Hite, Ensign.  3. Musquetry. William Kerney, Captain. Daniel Vanmeter, Lieutenant. Nathan Vanmeter, Ensign.  4. Musquetry. Richard Ransone, Captain. Geo. C. Briscoe, Lieutenant. Simion Doyle, Ensign.  5. Musquetry. Thomas Hammond, Captain. Hezekiah Briscoe, Lieutenant. John Campbell, Ensign.  6. Musquetry. William Little, Captain. Thomas Hart, jun. Lieutenant. John Cooke, Ensign.  7. Musquetry. Joseph Crane, Captain. William Tapscott, Lieutenant. Edward Violet, Ensign.  8. Musquetry. James Tate, Captain. Gabriel Greenfield, Lieutenant. Edward Gaunt, Ensign.  9. Musquetry. James Hammond, Captain. Richard Wilson, Lieutenant. James Schooling, Ensign.  10. Musquetry. William Dulla, Captain. Samuel Darke, Lieutenant. Joseph Lucas, Ensign.  11. Musquetry. William Buckles, Captain. Joseph McIntire, Lieutenant. A. Kerney, Ensign.  12. Musquetry. George Morgan, Captain. John Gooding, Lieutenant. Henry Lyne, Ensign.  13. Musquetry. William Lemon, Captain. Jacob Smurr, Lieutenant. Conrad Byers, Ensign.  14. Musquetry. Josiah Swearingen, Captain. Thomas Swearingen, Lieutenant. Anthony Turner, Ensign.  15. Richard Morgan, Captain. Christopher Parrot, Lieutenant. William Ruth, Ensign. 
The British prints teem with resolutions of numerous public meetings held in various parts of England, expressive of their loyalty and attachment to the present constitution of Great-Britain, consisting of Kings, Lords and Commons; and of their determination to give a vigorous and hearty support to the executive government, in counteracting the numerous efforts of sedition, to suppress all tumults or riots, and to bring legal punishment on all persons concerned in publishing seditious writings.
Whereas Christian Clife , of Shepherd's-Town , hath obtained a bond of me, for goods bought at his vendue last fall, and as I have paid him the greatest part of said bond, which he says is Six Pounds some Shillings, Virginia money, and as I went to him this day, in company with Mr. Jacob Haines and Mr. John Jones , sen. as witnesses, and tendered him the balance of the money due on said bond, but he the said Clife refused to even let me see the bond, but said he would sell it for its whole amount; now I therefore forewarn all persons from taking any assignment on said bond, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled thereto by law. Given under my hand this 22d day of March, 1793.
HENRY PIZER.
O ousted L, Lieutenant E Ensign new Regulation below following
NOTICE is hereby given, to those who have purchased Lots of the late General STEPHEN , in the town of Martinsburg , and not received Deeds of Conveyance for the same, that I am ready to convey the same, agreeable to their contracts, upon their complying with the terms of the same.
ROBERT STEPHEN.
March 22, 1793.
to 6th Cony
FOR SALE.
137 acres of good LAND , lying in Berkeley County , within two miles of Shepherd's-Town . The land may be considered as well improved; there are about eighty acres cleared and under good fence, a good Stone House, good Barn and Stables. For terms apply to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
JACOB WILLIAMSON.
March 23, 1793.
Adrian Davenport
Chester Ball,
Will stand this Season, at my stable in Shepherd's-Town , and will cover Mares at Two Dollars the Season. Chester is 16 hands high, a beautiful dark bay, strong and well made, and of a figure that will recommend himself to good judges. As the breed of the Chester Balls is so well known, I think needless saying any more about his pedigree. Good merchantable wheat or rye, delivered at my house, or at Foreman's, Hite's, Swearingen's, Hall's, or Rutherford's Mills , will be received in payment, at the market price; the grain to be delivered by the first day of September next.
HENRY LINE.
Shepherd's-Town, March 23, 1793.
To be sold, at PUBLIC AUCTION,
At the House where the Subscriber now lives, On the twenty-ninth of this instant, Mares and Colts, Milk Cows, young Cattle, Hogs and Geese.
Six months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. Due attendance will be given, and the sale begin at ten o'clock.
THOMAS THORNBERRY.
March 18, 1793.
To be sold, at PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the 2d day of APRIL next, (If not sold before at private sale)
A PLANTATION , containing about 140 acres of good Land, about 60 acres cleared, situated four miles from Shepherd's-Town , adjoining the late John Taylor's land. There is on the said land, a new unfinished square log house, and good fence. If any one wishes to purchase at private sale, they will apply to the Subscriber. The public sale to be on the premises, at ten o'clock, where the terms will be made known.
WILLIAM BUCKLES.
March 25, 1793.
ALL Persons having any demands against the Subscriber, are desired to bring them in immediately; and those indebted, are likewise called upon to settle the same, without delay.
NICHOLAS SCHELL.
Shepherd's-Town, March 23, 1793.
TO BE SOLD.
The valuable PLANTATION belonging to the Subscriber, containing 300 acres, on which is a good House and Barn, a good orchard, and well of water that never failed; the land is well fenced, and plenty of meadow may be made. It is situated 4 miles from Martinsburg and 6 from Shepherd's-Town .
A L S O,
A piece of excellent Land , at the three turns, on the Warm Spring road , near half way between Martinsburg and Shepherd's-Town , containing 34 and 3/4 acres, with a young orchard and good meadow, and is a valuable stand for a Tavern. For terms of sale, apply to
ABRAHAM MARLATT.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A JOURNEYMAN SADDLER, To whom constant employ, good wages, and punctual pay will be given, by
WILLIAM SKINNER.
Martinsburg, March 23, 1793.
AN Election will be held at the Court House on the first day of next Court, for the purpose of electing two fit persons to represent this County, in the next General Assembly. All persons intitled to vote, are desired to attend.
GEORGE CUNNINGHAM, Sheriff.
March 23, 1793.
THESE are to inform the Public in general, and our old Customers in particular, that after the date hereof, we appoint Thomas Duncan's Tavern for a stage, where we propose attending the first day of Court in each month, to receive Cloth to dress, and return it when dressed. All such as please to favour us with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the best manner, and with all possible despatch, by
THOMAS BUTTERFIELD, HIRAM HANSHAW,
Fullers, at Capt. Hanhaw's Fulling-Mill. March 18, 1793.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, about three weeks ago, a sorrel Colt, three years old this spring, with a blaze in his face, about fourteen hands and half high, neither docked or branded, his two hind feet white. Whoever brings the said colt to me, shall have two dollars reward.
WILLIAM HANNAH.
March 23, 1793.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY.
  1 Prize £ 475 0 0   1 do. 250 0 0   1 do. 100 0 0   1 do. a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, 14 8 3   10 do. Mens' Saddles, - at 50/ 25 0 0   10 do. do. - at 45/ 22 10 0   30 do. 60 Collars, - 7/ 21 0 0   30 do. 60 blind Bridles, - 6/6 19 10 0   15 do. half curb Bridles, - 8/4 12 10 0   10 do. 30 snaffle ditto, - 6/ 9 0 0   6 do. 6 pair heat Boots, - 45/ 13 10 0   30 do. 60 pair good Shoes, - 10/ 30 0 0   4 do. 4 Womens' handsome Saddles, 90/ 18 0 0   12 do. 36 common chairs, well finish'd, 45/ 7 4 0   12 do. 24 chopping axes, - 10/ 12 0 0   2 do. 2 sets Plow Irons, - 37/6 3 15 0   6 do. 12 pair Waggon Chains, 9/11 5 19 0   12 do. 12 new tables (neat) 9 0 0   3 do. 6 new Ploughs, - 7/6 2 5 0   25 do. 200 Flour Barrels, - 1/10 1/2 18 15 0   50 do. 100 Wool Hats, - 6/ 30 0 0   24 do. 24 Roram Hats, - 30/ 36 0 0   12 do. 24 Screw Locks, - 8/4 10 0 0   34 do. 102 gallons Whisky, - 25 0 0   546 do. Calh, at 12/1 each, - 329 17 6   £ 1500 3 9 
2667 Tickets, at 11/3 each, - 1500 3 9
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber flattered himself from his former address, accompanied with a Scheme of a Lottery which he then apprehended was well calculated for purchasers; but having after trial found that the price of the Tickets were higher than many people thought proper to risk, and being advised by his friends to sell the same property in the manner known by the above scheme, being about two blanks to a prize, and desirous to encourage home-made manufactures, has intermixed among the Prizes a number of valuable articles made in this country, at cash price.
The highest prize contains a genteel Brick House, 46 feet long and 18 feet wide, in which there are three rooms neatly finished, with a commodious kitchen and garret; also a cellar under the same, 30 by 18 feet. Said House fronts New-Street, and the stream of water that runs through Mecklenburg (commonly called Shepherd's-Town ) runs under said building. The area of this prize contains 7 1/2 square feet.
The second prize is a Stone Malt-House, 50 feet long and 24 feet wide, well finished, and the situation calculated for the business; also, a Brew-House, 36 by 24 feet; they are both under one roof, but separated by said stream; at the lower end is a vacancy of 10 by 24 feet.
The third prize contains a Frame House, 18 by 16 feet, has a cellar under it, fronts New-Street, 33 feet, and thence runs with King-Street, 71 feet, which renders it a valuable corner. These Prizes lie near the centre of Shepherd's-Town . The appraisement of said property is so reduced, that any enquiring person cannot help observing that they are rated at under value.
The Subscriber hopes for encouragement to this proposal, as the Tickets are so low, being only at half the price of his former scheme, and a number of other chances than were formerly proposed.
Tickets will be left for sale at the Printing-Office, and with others entrusted with subscription papers.
The Lottery will be drawn at the house of Mr. David Harris , at Mr. B. Swearingen's Ferry: This may be expected soon, as it is hoped, and there is good reason to believe, that the possessors of Tickets on the former plan, will renew their purchases on the present plan.
The cash prizes, &c. will be paid immediately after the drawing the Lottery, and deeds granted for the real property prizes at same time. Gentlemen of character will be appointed to superintend the drawing of the Lottery, and due notice given when it will commence, in the news-papers.
THOMAS WHITE.
Shepherd's-Town, Berkeley County, Virginia, March 22, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
GOV. HANCOCK.
[We have mentioned in a former Paper, Governor Hancock's treatment of the Comedians at Boston, and of his giving a Ball to the Free Negroes: such liberal conduct has justly incurred on him the sarcastic effusions of Yankee Wits. A Connecticut Bard, mounting the Pegalian Steed, thus cracks his whip.]
AND lo! where o'er the eastern shores, Bostonia lifts her haughty towers, What motly scenes salute our eyes! What wonders upon wonders rise! There each succeeding day still brings A mixture strange of various things. Small-pox, Physicians, stage-intrigues, John Hancock's speeches, plays, and negroes. Here plays then heathen names forsake, And those of moral lectures take; While thus baptiz'd they hope to win Indulgence for all further sin. Now Hancock fir'd with patriot rage, Proscribes the morals of the stage. Claps Harper under civil durace, For having dar'd with vile assurance By interludes, and plays profane, Pollute the glories of his reign; Now, prompt to assert the rights of man On nature's most extensive plan, Behold him, to his splendid hall, The noble sons of Afric call; While as the fable bands advance, With frolic mein, and sportive dance, Refreshing cloud of rich perfume, Are wafted o'er the spacious room. There he with keen delight surveys Their graceful tricks, and whining ways; Their tones enchanting, raptur'd hears, Surpass the music of the spheres, And, as he breathes the fragrant air, He deems that FREEDOM's self dwells there; While Cuffey near him takes his stand, Hale-fellow, met, and grasps his hand; With pleasure glistening in his eyes, "Ah! massa Gubbener!" he cries— "Me grad for see you for de peple say, "You lubb de Negrer better dan de play."
INDIAN ANECDOTE.
COLONEL JOSEPH DUDLEY, Governor of New-England, was building a house on his plantation, and as he was looking upon his workmen, he took notice of a lusty Indian, who tho' the weather was severely cold, was a naked, as well as an idle spectator. "Hark ye, you Indian, (said the Governor) why don't you work as these men do, and get clothes to cover you?" "And why you no work Governor?" replied the Indian. "I work," returned the Governor, clapping his fore-finger upon his forehead, "with my head, and therefore need not work with my hands." "Well," replied the Indian, "and if I would work, what have you for me to do?" "Go, kill me a Calf, said the Governor, and I will give you a shilling." The fellow did so. The Governor asked him, why he did not skin and dress it? "Calf dead, Governor," said the Indian, "give me my Shilling. Give me another, and I will skin and dress him."
This was complied with, and away went the Indian to a Tavern with his two shillings. He soon drank one in rum, and then returned to the Governor. "Your Shilling bad, de man no take it." The Governor believed it, and gave him another; but returning in the same manner with the second, the Governor discerned that he was a rogue; however, he exchanged that too, reserving his resentment for another opportunity, which he thought he should find no great difficulty in procuring.
To accomplish this, the Governor wrote a letter to the keeper of Bridewell, at Boston, to take the bearer and give him a sound whipping. This letter he kept in his pocket, and in a few days the Indian came again to stare at the workmen. The Governor took no notice of him for some time, but at last pulling the letter out of his pocket said—"If you will carry this to Boston, I will give you half a crown." The Indian closed with his proposal, and set out upon his journey. He had not gone far, before he met another Indian, belonging to the Governor, to whom he gave the letter, and told him, that his master had sent him to meet him, and to bid him to return with that letter to Boston, as soon as he possibly could.
The poor Indian carried it with great diligence and received a sound whipping for his pains; at the news of which, the governor was not a little astonished on his return. The other Indian returned no more; but at the distance of some months, at a meeting with some of his nation, the governor saw this fellow there amongst the rest, and asked him, how he durst serve him such a trick? the Indian looking him full in the face, and clapping his fore-finger upon his forehead, "Head work! Governor," said he, "Head-work!"
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, Berkely 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.
March 11, 1793.
N. B. The above described land abounds with Iron ore of an excellent quality.
DR. J. HARRIS,
HAVING removed from the Widow Harrison's, and taken a room and lodgings at the Printing Office in this town, offers his services to those who may wish to employ him, and assures them that their commands shall be diligently attended to, at his usual reasonable charges.
Martinsburg, March 11, 1793.
STAVES wanted immediately.
THE Subscribers want about 30 or 40 thousand red or white oak barrel STAVES, for which they will give eight dollars per thousand, delivered at the Great Falls. They must be thick enough to drive two out of each, for which the cash will be paid at the delivery of each load, by JAMES and DANIEL DOUGLASS.
March 6, 1793.
BY virtue of an Act of Assembly for establishing the Town of Martinsburg, passed in the year of our Lord, 1778, the Trustees of the said Town will expose to Public Sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, Thirty Lots of Land, lying and being in the said Town, for which deeds will be made the purchasers by the Trustees, on their complying with the terms at the sale made known.
Per order of the Trustees,
ROBERT COCKBURN, Secretary.
February 23, 1793.
ALL Persons having demands against the estate of CHARLES DEMOSS and REBECCA his wife, deceased, by executions, judgments, or bonds, are desired to bring them in immediately; and all persons indebted are likewise requested to make immediate payments, to JAMES HOLIDAY, JONATHAN GARARD. } Executors.
February 20, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
The PLANTATION, belonging to the Subscriber, situated about 5 miles from Martinsburg, and the same distance from Shepherd's-Town, containing about 280 acres of good farming land, well timbered, has good buildings thereon, and good meadow may be made. For terms of sale, apply on the premises, to
TUNIS QUICK.
Berkeley County, February 22, 1793.
THE Partnership of MOORE & YOUNG having been dissolved, by mutual consent, on the 1st instant, all persons to whom they are indebted, are desired to call on GEORGE MOORE & CO. for payment; and those indebted to them are requested, in like manner, to call and discharge the same.
GEORGE MOORE,
ROBERT YOUNG.
ROBERT YOUNG has removed to his Store, in Fairfax-Street, opposite Mr. Lockwood's Library.
Alexandria, Jan. 16, 1793.
ALEXANDRIA, JANUARY 18, 1793.
The SUBSCRIBER has just opened, A HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT,
IN that noted and commodious Dwelling, lately occupied by Mr. JOHN WISE. He has supplied himself with a most excellent Cook, who was for many years employed as such by the President of the United States—has engaged two very complete Waiters—two active and smart hostlers—has been very particular in the choice of his liquors and selecting his provisions of every kind; and as he is determined to pay the strictest attention to his business, he flatters himself that those who may be pleased to favour him with their custom, will not find themselves disappointed at the usage they shall meet with.
JOHN ABERT.
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 belt 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.
12/2.
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 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 Charles Town.
Sept. 14, 1792.
1/2.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 22d day of November, 1792.
IN CHANCERY.
John Potts, eldest son and heir at law, and Elizabeth Potts, daughter and legatee of Jonas Potts, dec. } Compts.
Against
George Beeler, administrator, &c. of William Vestall, dec. who was administrator of John Vestall, dec. who was executor of Jonas Potts, dec. and William Vestall, eldest son and heir at law of the said William Vestall, dec. who was eldest son and heir at law of the said John Vestall, dec. } Defs.
THE defendant Beeler, not having entered his appearance, agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and according to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendant Beeler do appear here, on the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the complainants—and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-house of the said County.
A copy. Teste,
MOSES HUNTER, c. c.
N O T I C E.
WHEREAS on the 2d instant, I gave a promissary Note to William Vanborne, of this county for the sum of twenty pounds, currency, one half of which sum payable the last of April next, the other half in September following, which Note was given in consideration for a horse purchased of said Vanborne, but as the said horse did not prove sound and free from defect, agreeable to the terms of the contract, I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on said Note, as I am determined not to pay it, unless compelled by law.
ANDREW MCCORMICK.
Berkeley, January 12, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
The Lot and Buildings thereon, belonging to the Subscriber, situated in the Main-Street of Martinsburg, adjoining Mr. James Lawson's. For terms, apply to
JAMES MITCHELL.
March 4, 1793.