The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1796-03-10 00:00:00

THE Trustees of the Town of Martinsburg, see with great concern, an immense number of Hogs constantly running at large in the said town...
PHILIP PENDLETON, EDWARD BEESON, MOSES HUNTER, DAVID HUNTER, MICHAEL McKEWAN, ROBERT M KNIGHT, PAUL VERDER.
Martinsburg, March 1, 1796.
A Merchant-Mill for Sale.
TO BE SOLD, A MERCHANT MILL, with about 40 acres of Land, on which there is a small Dwelling, Stable, and Cooper's Shop...
A L S O,
A House and Lot in this Town.
For terms of sale, and further particulars, apply to the subscriber.
DAVID HUNTER.
Martinsburg, February 27, 1796.
SIXTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED or stolen, on Saturday night the 14th of February, from or near Isaac Chaplain's plantation, two miles above Shepherd's Town...
M. KAIN.
N.B. Perhaps she may be rode off by Negroes, as a grey mare of Isaac Chaplain's keeps with her...
Berkeley County, February 27, 1796.
To be sold by PUBLIC SALE,
On Tuesday, the 5th of April next,
A GOOD PLANTATION, containing two hundred and eighty acres of Land, within 8 miles of Martinsburg, and 3 miles from Parkers Gap...
EBENEZER SUTTON.
February 29, 1796.
NOTICE.
THE Mechanics in the town of Martinsburg, and its vicinity, are requested to meet at McKnight's Tavern, on Thursday, the 10th instant...
MECHANICS.
March 3, 1796.
To be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, For ready money, on the last Wednesday in March next,
A VALUABLE tract or parcel of LAND, situate on the West side of the river Shenandoah, in Berkeley county, containing 879 acres...
CHARLES MAGILL.
February 26, 1796.
Alexandria, 20th February, 1796.
At a meeting of Commissioners appointed by an act of the Legislature of this State, to open books and receive subscriptions for a Turnpike...
RICHARD CONWAY, JOHN POTTS, JONAH THOMPSON, WM. HODGSON, ROBERT YOUNG.
A Man's Saddle found.
FOUND in my inclosure, a single skirted Saddle, nearly half worn, the pad faced with red plush, and a blue cloth.
JOHN FRAYATT.
March 1, 1796.
We have been favoured with a copy of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain, as ratified by the President and the British King.
His Majesty's Ratification.
GEORGE, R.
GEORGE the third, by the grace of God king of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, duke of Brunswick and Lunenburgh...
[Here follows the treaty.]
ADDITIONAL ARTICLE.
It is further agreed between the said contracting parties, that the operation of so much of the twelfth article of the said treaty as respects the trade which his majesty thereby consents may be carried on between the United States and his islands in the West-Indies...
We therefore, by virtue of these presents, do approve and ratify the said treaty, together with the said additional article, as the same are respectively set forth in this instrument...
ny and validity whereof, we have caused our great seal to be affixed to these presents, which we have signed with our royal hand.
Given at our court of St. James's, the twenty-eighth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, in the thirty-sixth year of our reign.
G. R.
[Ratification of the United States.]
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States of America,
To all and singular to whom these presents shall come, greeting.
Whereas a certain treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, between the United States of America and his Britannic majesty, was concluded and signed between their plenipotentiary the honourable John Jay...
[Here follows the treaty.]
And whereas the senate of the United States did, by their resolution on the twenty-fourth day of June, in the year of our lord 1795, (all the senators of the United States being then present, and two thirds concurring) "consent and advise the President of the United States to ratify the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation...
And whereas it will satisfy, and be conformable with the said advice and consent of the senate, if there be added to the said treaty, an article in the following words, that is to say
[Here follows the additional article.]
Now, therefore, I George Washington President of the United States of America, have seen and considered the treaty and additional article aforesaid, do, in pursuance of the aforesaid advice and consent of the senate of the United States of America by these presents, ratify and accept and confirm the said treaty and the said additional article, as the same are herein before set forth.
And I do moreover hereby declare, that the said treaty and the said additional article form together one instrument, and are a treaty between the United States of America, and his Britannic majesty, made by the consent of the President of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the senate thereof.
For the greater testimony and validity of all which, I have caused the Great Seal of the United States of America to be affixed to these presents, and have signed the same with my hand.
Given at the city of Philadelphia, the fourteenth day of August, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, and of the independence of the United States of America the twentieth.
(Signed)
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
By the President of the United States of America.
(Signed)
EDM. RANDOLPH,
Secretary of state for the United States of America.
His Majesty's Full Power.
GEORGE R.
GEORGE the Third, by the grace of God, king of Great Britain, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburgh, arch treasurer and prince elector of the holy Roman empire, &c. To all whom these presents shall come, greeting. Whereas, for the perfecting, confirming and rendering perpetual, the peace, friendship, and good understanding between us and our good friends the United States of America, for adjusting and terminating all subsisting differences and disputes, from what ever cause the same may have arisen between us and the said United States, or between our subjects, and the people or the inhabitants of the said States; for removing the grounds of future dissensions and for promoting and extending the mutual intercourse of trade and commerce, between our dominions and the territories of the said United States...
Handwritten note: "I have been favoured with a copy of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain, as ratified by the President and the British King. From it we have extracted the forms of Ratification by the parties, together with the additional article required by the President, and acceded to by the British King."

States, we have thought proper to invest some fit person, with full powers on our part to confer, treat and conclude with John Jay, Esquire, the envoy extraordinary of the said United States to our court, now residing at our said court, and duly authorized in that behalf, on the part of the said United States. Now know ye, that we, reposing especial trust and confidence in the wisdom, loyalty, diligence and circumspection of our right trusty and well beloved counsellor William Windham, baron Grenville, of Watton, and our principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, have nominated, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do nominate, constitute and appoint him our true, certain and undoubted commissioner, procurator and plenipotentiary: Giving and granting to him all and all manner of power and authority, together with general as well as special orders (so as the general do not derogate from the special, nor on the contrary) for us and in our name to meet, confer, treat and conclude with the said minister, furnished with sufficient powers on the part of our said good friends the United States of America, of and concerning all such matters and things as may be requisite and necessary for accomplishing and completing the several ends and purposes herein before mentioned; and also for us and in our name to sign such treaty or treaties, convention or conventions, or other instruments whatever as may be agreed upon in the premises, and mutually to deliver and perform all such other acts, matters and things as may be any ways proper and conducive to the purposes above mentioned, in as full and ample form and manner, and with the like validity and effect as we ourselves, if we were present, could do and perform the same; engaging and promising on our royal word, that we will accept, ratify and confirm, in the most effectual manner, all such acts, matters and things as shall be so transacted and concluded by our aforesaid commissioners, procurators and plenipotentiary, and that we will never suffer any person to violate the same, in the whole or in part, or to act contrary thereto.
In testimony and confirmation of all which, we have caused our great seal of Great Britain to be affixed to these presents, signed with our royal hand.
Given at our palace at St. James's the seventeenth day of November, in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, and in the thirty-fifth year of our reign.
Full Power of the United States.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States of America.
To all and singular whom these presents shall concern, greeting.
KNOW ye that, for the purpose of confirming between the United States of America and his Britannic majesty perfect harmony and a good correspondence, and of removing all grounds of dissatisfaction, and from a special trust and confidence in the integrity, prudence and abilities of John Jay, chief justice of the United States, I have nominated, and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed the said John Jay envoy extraordinary of the United States, to his Britannic majesty, hereby giving and granting to him full and all manner of power and authority, as also a general and special command at the court of his said majesty, for and in the name of the United States, to meet and confer with the ministers, commissioners or deputies of his majesty, being furnished with the sufficient authority, whether singly and separately, or collectively and jointly, and with them to agree, treat, consult and negotiate of and concerning all matters and causes of difference subsisting between the United States and his said majesty, whether the same respect an execution or infraction of the armistice declaring a cessation of hostilities between the United States of America and his Britannic majesty, at Versailles, on the 20th day of January, 1783, or the definitive treaty of peace made between the United States and his said majesty, on the 3rd day of September, 1783, or the instructions of his said majesty to his ships of war and privateers, of whatsoever date, but especially on the 8th of June, 1793, and on the 8th of January, 1794; or restitution or compensation in the cases of capture or seizure made of the property of the citizens of the United States: and also of and concerning the general commerce between the United States and the kingdoms and dominions of his Britannic majesty, where soever they may be; and to conclude and sign a treaty or treaties, convention or conventions, touching the premises; transmitting the same to the President of the United States of America for his final ratification, by and with the advice and consent of the senate of the United States.
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, in the city of (L. S.) Philadelphia, the sixth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, and of the independence of the United States of America the eighteenth.
(Signed)
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States of America.
(Signed)
EDMUND RANDOLPH, Secretary of State.
Latest from Europe.
From PARIS Papers—by an arrival at Philadelphia.
Borders of the Rhine, November 18.
THERE are yet changes in the disposition of the French army. The divisions of the French troops commanded by general Lefelore, Harry, d' Herville, who were advanced on the other side of the river Seig, and which were thought to be destined to march before to the Labn, in order to operate advantageously to the army of general Pichegru, are fallen back again. We understand they are about to take an excellent position behind the Sieg.
This has been a movement of necessity, occasioned by the approach of a large body of Austrian troops, who advanced to attack these republicans, and especially by a failure of supplies in a desolate and ruined country.
The Austrians seeing this retreat, immediately advanced opposite Bonn, with a view of seizing a bridge of boats placed between that place and the right bank, but General Emorek, seeing that such a manoeuvre might give them great advantage, passed the Rhine at the head of a hundred grenadiers and some dragoons, and whilst his small troop skirmished with the enemy, he drew away the bridge to the left bank.
By the movements of the Austrians, it is perceived that they have received reinforcements, and that their end is to march in force on the Lower Rhine, in order to make an attempt on Dusseldorf, and disperse the French beyond the Rhine.
Whilst a body of the army inclined thus to direct their operations, another body commanded by General Borout, made all the dispositions in the valley of Ehrenbreitstein, to hazard the passage on the Rhine, in order to cut off a part of the army of General Jourdan, which has proceeded to Hundsruck; but all the projects of the enemy have been defeated by the generous Republicans; by means of the combinations taken by them, they appear to be entirely thwarted. Already the French have obtained many advantages, which augur favourably for their future operations.
General Marceau obtained a considerable success near the Nahe, behind which a body of Austrians were entrenched. These were beaten, and a number taken prisoners, amongst whom are some officers of consequence. Whilst this was passing one side, another part of the republicans have taken post anew in the large isle situated opposite Newied, from which the Austrians have been totally repulsed.
BONN, November 6.
From Adjutant-General Coulangé, to the General of the Brigade commanding at Liege and its environs.
It is malevolence that spreads alarm on account of our armies. This malevolence will be defeated by our success, when we learn that General Marceau, commandant of the right wing of our army, has completely beaten Clairfayt—that from 4 to 500 of his men are killed, many made prisoners, (among whom are his first aid-de-camp, and seven or eight officers of his etat-major)—when we learn that the left wing of our army, under the orders of General Hatry, has equally beaten the enemy, and forced it to pass the Sieg; that this left wing is ready to pass the river to chase the enemy, and clear entirely the right branch of the Rhine, especially the part occupied by the army of the Sambre and Meuse.
"This is an excellent manner by which to silence the report of our miscarriages. I desire you to make known this news."
"COULANGÉ."
"Nov. 20. At this moment (nine o'clock in the evening) I hasten to announce to you, that the siege of MANHEIM is raised, after a very serious action, in which the Austrians have been completely beaten."
BRUSSELS, November 24.
The preparations of the enemy on the right bank of the Rhine near the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein, are continually going on, and there is no doubt of their intending to hazard a passage of the Rhine in the environs of Coar. The republicans have made the best dispositions for receiving them, if they persist in the hardy project; and we expect every moment to receive interesting news from this part of the Rhine.
In the mean time, as the Austrians keep up a heavy fire upon Coblenz and its environs, the French commandant of that city, has ordered that no citizen go out after five o'clock in the evening, as he cannot answer for the evils that may arise from a non observance of this regulation. At the same time the bridge of the Moselle has been covered with litter, no doubt with a view of passing it in the night with the artillery, and without the enemy's perceiving them.
L O N D O N, December 2.
Liberty of the Press.
It is announced, but we do not vouch for its authenticity, that a bill is about to be introduced into Parliament, enacting—
"That all pamphlets and publications of a political nature, shall be marked with the signature of the respective writers, before they are committed to press, under the severest pains and penalties."
Peace is now more talked of than ever; if we may believe those who have opportunities of being well informed on this point, the preliminaries have been already agreed on; we count on the ensuing spring as the epoch of that happy event.
UNITED STATES.
LEOMINSTER, (Mass.) January 28.
The treaty lately negotiated between General Wayne and eleven of the Indian tribes, has been ratified by the President and senate. We hope, in conscience, that this treaty will not make such an inominable fuss as the treaty sometime since made with the English tribe.
B O S T O N, February 15.
We are informed that in consequence of the probability of the British Treaty's taking effect, a number of merchants in Philadelphia have ordered a larger amount of goods the ensuing season than known before, and among them, to the amount of 20,000l. in the article of HATS only.—The Hatters in Philadelphia, alarmed at this event, have had meeting and have wrote circular letters to the Hatters in the United States, on that subject in order to remonstrate to Congress, against this destructive influx of a valuable article, the manufacture of our own country.— Manufacturers Look Out!! —If this British Treaty goes into operation your trade will become a nullity!—for by this obnoxious instrument, the power is taken out of the hands of your immediate representatives in Congress, to lay any further restriction upon British Manufacture articles.
February 18.
TREATY WITH SPAIN.
On Monday last arrived here the ship Ruby, captain Cole, in 70 days from Spain, bringing with him, as expected, a Treaty of Commerce, &c. between the United States and the Court of Spain concluded at Madrid, between his Excellency Thomas Pinckney, on the one part, and the Duke D'Alcudia, on the other. It went in the mail on Monday for Philadelphia.
Its contents the public are aware are unknown to us: The common report at Cadiz was, that the free navigation of the Mississippi was granted to the United States. It will speedily be laid before the Senate of the United States, and its contents, when ratified, will be published in the Chronicle.
PHILADELPHIA, February 23. Extract of a letter to a gentleman in this city, dated February 14, 1795.
We wait with impatience to see the effect of the Treaty upon the house of representatives of the United States, conceiving that if a stand is not made there, at this time, and in this case, that democratical government is gone.
The French it appears are forbid to buy ships for war, and the English are allowed to buy horses for war. One nation has had every thing denied to them, but have been regaled with a tune on a fife; the other, every thing granted without music.—One requires a cargo of friendly words for friendly actions; the other a cargo of friendly actions for perpetual unfriendly kicks and thumps. Which is most valuable?
The late accounts from the Rhine, in one very essential point are directly contradictory. Some assert, that Mannheim is taken by the Austrians, others, that the siege of that place is raised. Further accounts must clear up this important point. We are rather inclined, at present, perhaps by our wishes, however, to believe the latter intelligence.
C O N G R E S S.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
February 22.
Mr. Heath, after some prefatory remarks, in which he condemned the present publications of the debates, moved the following resolution, viz:
Resolved, That until the Stenographer be appointed or further provision be made for publishing the debates, that no printer be permitted to publish extracts of speeches, unless authorised by the member delivering the same; laid on the table.
February 26.
A petition was read from sundry manufacturers of hats, stating the inadequateness of the present duties on foreign hats, to enable the American manufacturer to enter into a fair competition with foreign manufacturers, and praying that the duties on imported hats may be enhanced. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
BALTIMORE, February 27.
(From a Correspondent.)
In yesterday's Telegraphe is inserted the copy of a resolution proposed in the house of representatives of Congress, on Monday, the 22nd current, which leads to the most interesting conclusions.—We allude to that for excluding, until a stenographer shall be appointed, all printers from publishing an extract of any speech made in the house, unless they are authorised by the member who delivered it.
If this resolution shall be adopted, and, from a personal acquaintance in congress, we are well assured that it has a few advocates, the people of America may bid adieu to the essence of their liberty. What would you think of a clerk who accepts a salary of 6 dollars per day, and then says to his employer, "Sir, you shall not look over my shoulders into your ledger."
In the most abandoned days of the most abandoned British minister, such a proposal was never heard of. There is indeed an obsolete rule of parliament to that effect, which has been constantly violated, and more honored in the breach than the observance.
What must the citizens of America judge of a re-

NOTICE.
MR. J. G. KONECKE having assigned to us the Subscribers, as partners of the late concern of J. G. KONECKE and Co. all bonds, notes, and open accounts, which are now in the hands of our agent, Mr. JAMES LAMB, for settlement; we therefore request those gentlemen, who notwithstanding the different advertisements of J. G. KONECKE, and Co. have put off the settlement, to come in and have their different accounts adjusted, in order to close the books, as the accounts of those who do not choose to settle, will be put into the hands of JOHN DIXON, Esq. to sue for settlement, as likewise the bonds and notes of those which have been due some time past. RATLEN and KONECKE.
FOR SALE,
Several tracts of Land, lying on Back-Creek; a House and Lot in Burke-Street; and several Lots in this town, of which some are under good fence. Martinsburg, March 10, '96.
THE Commissioner of the Tax for the West side of Opequon, in Berkeley County, will attend at Martinsburg, on the first and second days of March and April Courts, for the purpose of delivering to those persons who live within his district, a list of their taxes (gratis) for the year 1795.
FOR SALE,
A valuable PLANTATION, on Mill-Creek, in this County, containing about four hundred acres. The said Creek is copious and never-failing, and runs through the land near four hundred poles, forming one of the most valuable situations for water works in the County. It contains a considerable quantity of meadow; the buildings are new and built in the best manner. There is a distillery now at work on the place, which is calculated to make one hundred gallons of whisky per week, which if more agreeable to the purchaser, will be sold with the land. For further particulars, apply to WINN WINSHIP, Berkeley County, March 8, '96.
THE Subscribers being appointed by the County Court of Berkeley, for the purpose of purchasing a small tract of Land, situate on or near Opequon (on either side) between the Sulpher Spring and the mouth of Foscarrora, for the purpose of erecting thereon Houses for the reception of the Poor of the said County; do hereby give notice, that they will receive proposals from any person owning lands in the said vicinity, who may wish to dispose of the same.
WINN WINSHIP, ANDREW WAGGONER, RICHARD BAYLOR, RICH. WILLIS.
March 10, '96.
BY ORDER OF BERKELEY COUNTY COURT.
ORDERED, that George Cunningham, William Porterfield, Joseph Swearingen, James Mixwell, Abraham Shepherd, John Briscoe, and John Turner, Gentlemen Justices, do attend thro' out the ensuing quarterly term. M. HUNTER, c. b. c. March 10, 1796.
NOTICE.
THE monies arising from the sales of the 3d June, of the estate of James Stride, deceased, having become due the 3d instant, it is expected all persons who became purchasers at that sale, as well as those who are otherwise indebted to the said estate, will make immediate payment, as the money is much wanted. The price of produce is such, that if ever people were or will be able to pay, it must be now. All delays of immediate payment must and will be considered as a refusal, or a wilful neglect, and suits will be commenced accordingly, without further notice.
HENRY BEDINGER, ABRAHAM SHEPHERD. } Executors.
Shepherd's-Town, March 8, '95.
N. B. The highest price will be given for Flour delivered here in discharge of debts—or in cash.
TO BE SOLD,
THAT eligible and commodious HOUSE and LOT, belonging to the subscriber, and now occupied by Capt. Richard Ransone. The situation and convenience of the house for public business, is equal to any one in Martinsburg. The lot is 100 feet in front and 360 rear, extending to the back street. There is a good stable, garden and yard—This house being for several years past kept as a tavern, and well known, renders unnecessary any further particulars. A bargain will be given, and payments on easy terms. For further information, apply to the Printer hereof, or to the subscriber, at Mr. John B. Craghill's. WILLIAM CRAGHILL. March 10, '96.
March 10, '96.
31. Resolved, That a time ought to be limited within which the exporter of spirits distilled within the United States, shall be entitled to a drawback; and that the drawback ought not to be granted unless where the exportation is from the district or state where the same are distilled, or the next adjoined district or state.
4th. Resolved, That it would be expedient to modify the act imposing duties on licences to retailers of liquors, so as that the said retailers should pay in proportion to the amount of sales, so far as to divide them into three or four classes.
5th. Resolved, That it would be expedient, after demand made of any tax (except on goods imported) and a neglect or refusal to pay, to authorise a collection thereof by distress.
6th. Resolved, That it would be expedient, after demand made of any such tax, and a neglect or refusal to pay, to allow the officer employed to collect the same, a certain mileage for his travel out to collect such tax over and above the commission which he may be entitled to by law.
7th. Resolved, That provision ought to be made for allowing drawbacks upon spirits exported (via Mississippi) in vessels of less than thirty tons.
Almost the entire of the London papers are taken up with warm debates in the house of lords and commons, relative to the sedition bill lately passed on account of meetings, and their proceedings to petition against it.
The times in England are as black as a cloud before bursting, and bespeak in thunder, a revolution, dreadful, in proportion to the oppression a brave and industrious people have suffered until beyond bearing.
After a lengthy debate in the British House of Commons, the 25th November, on the subject of the sedition bill then under consideration, the house divided on going into a committee—ayes 273—noes 72; upon which all the members of the opposition withdrew!
Died, in the Federal City, Mr. Thomas Wilson, Printer.
Mrs. Elizabeth Evans's reply to Mr. John Evans, junior's advertisement, was received too late for this day's paper.
TO BE SOLD,
A very valuable PLANTATION, containing 186 acres, adjoining the Potomak River, within 2 1/2 miles of the Public Arsenal, and one of Keep-Trust Furnace. There are in this tract 100 acres cleared, and fresh land; a two story dwelling house, completely finished, a good barn and still-house, with a never-failing stream, a good orchard of peach and apple trees. The Plantation is well watered and in good repair. There are 136 acres of land adjoining the above, which will also be sold, if the purchaser chooses. For terms of sale, apply to the subscriber, living on the premises. WILLIAM MERRETT. Berkeley County March 10, 1795.
Five-Pence Half-Penny Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday the 28th ult. a servant girl named Sarah Reed, 17 years old, bound by order of Court; she had on when she went away, a white bed gown and linsy petticoat. Whoever takes up said run-away and returns her to me, or commits her to goal, shall have the above reward, but no charges or thanks. WILLIAM BUCKLES, jun. March 10, 1796.
March 10, 1796.
MR. WILLIS,
I SEE in your last Thursday's paper, a discontinuance of my advertisement of the 25th February; your authority for this discontinuance is spurious, and I desire that the publication, though of a very disagreeable nature, may be re-inserted, because the reasons which first gave rise to it, still continue to exist as obstinate as ever, and I do most earnestly desire that you will not publish any thing under my name (or any other) that may tend to contradict the caution contained in that publication. JOHN EVANS, senior. March 6, 1796.
WHEREAS my wife Elizabeth, appears unfortunately disposed to involve me, particularly at the stores, more than my circumstances will admit of, and is unhappily too much determined in this conduct for my arguments to have any weight; I am therefore reduced to the necessity of thus publicly forewarning all persons from crediting her, with a view of receiving payment from me. JOHN EVANS, senior. February 25, '96.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT whereas I the Subscriber, some time in the spring 1792, gave my bond unto a certain JOHN SQUIBB, for eighteen pounds fifteen shillings, payable the September following, and having since paid up the said bond to a small trifle, and have got no credit on the bond for the money paid, nor have as yet obtained a settlement; and being informed that the said SQUIBB has been endeavouring to sell said bond for the full sum therein specified, I do therefore forewarn any person from taking an assignment on said bond, as I am determined not to pay the same until compelled thereto by law. DANIEL THOMAS. Middletown, March 8, '96.
Middletown, March 8, '96.
representative, who says on the floor of Congress, that he does not choose to see printed in a newspaper? Let no such man be trusted. He is unworthy of public or domestic confidence. As for the savage clause, 'will a stenographer shall be used,' it is a mere delusion. The proposal to withdraw some weeks ago; and it was withdrawn some weeks ago; and it has been so thoroughly scouted by a very large majority of the house of representatives, that it may be regarded as not only dead but buried. Such an officer had been appointed, with the extravagant salary proposed, of four thousand dollars per session, he could be nothing more or less than a congressional puppet; and thus, after paying the house six hundred and thirty six dollars per year to make speeches, we are to pay four thousand dollars, as a whip to the reckoning, for a person to represent them. This is the true meaning and purpose of electing a stenographer; The jay in the wasp's nest of borrowed feathers. The advocates of excluding publicity are afraid of appearing in print.
The people of America are so widely scattered over this boundless continent, the post roads are so few and bad, and the channels of intelligence are, in many instances, so greatly interrupted, that it is in ordinary cases, very difficult to raise general information. The summit of the mountain, or the top of the forest, contains an immense number of graziers and farmers, who know very little, and care yet less about the measures of government. They are satisfied with knowing that the sun rises, and the corn grows, that every man who is able and willing to work, may find plentiful employment, and good wages, and that he who hates exercise, may, by a small degree of skill, defraud with impunity.
Hence it becomes the peculiar duty of those, whom chance has cast into the focus of observation, to look with a diligent eye the measures of Congress, watch the young idea while it shoots, and by a timely disclosure, to nip in the bud, the first bloom of legislative encroachment. The most dangerous usurpations have often been disguised under titles of prerogative and privilege.
In defence of this exclusion of printers, it has been urged that the sentiments of members are oftentimes taken by the takers of debates. Gentlemen, that house, are eternally mimicking and mimicing sayings of each other. Is a reporter alone condemned to be infallible? have not the printers of Philadelphia been always ready to publish corrections if they have so, and the circumstance is perfect known. What then are we to think of a legislator, who desires a privilege of making speeches, which he is ashamed of owning, when they appear in print, who wishes to put a bridle into the mouths of their constituents, and, with more than Vandal barbarity, to crush the divine art of printing.
ALEXANDRIA, March 3.
The Legislature of Georgia, now in session, have passed a law repealing that of the preceding one, taking sale of a certain part of the Western territory of that state, together with an order that the monies act in question should be publicly burnt. The effects the repealing law will produce must let to time to discover; but the act is certainly new of a legislature declaring itself not bound by engagements, and at the same time enacting laws to enforce the performance of individual contracts. By an arrival at Charleston from Guadalupe, it is stated that the British fleet had not arrived on the 20th of January, but was daily expected. Papers received at Baltimore from Jamaica of the 28th of January, make no mention of the fleet.
A letter from an American captain at Cape Nipbo to Nole, to a respectable gentleman in Baltimore, dated February 9, 1796.
I am sorry to see the number of Americans that are pressed here; mates and hands, all who have protections go. It makes no difference with them. There are now in this port about 150 Americans on board the 44 gun ship called the Severn. The Scorpion sloop of war arrived here last night, with three prizes, and conveyed Capt. Hall to Jamaica for trial.
MARTINSBURG, March 10.
The following report was read in the House of Representatives of the United States, on Tuesday the 23d ult. and referred to a committee of the whole.
The committee of ways and means having taken into their consideration the subject of internal revenues, and the provisions requisite for improving the same, and for more effectually securing the collections thereof, recommended to the house the following resolutions, viz.
RESOLVED, that it will be expedient to abolish the tax laid on spirits distilled from materials of the growth or produce of the United States, in any other place than a city, town or village, or any distillery in a city, town or village, at which there shall be one or more stills, which single stills capacity than four hundred gallons; and to collect this branch of the revenue from a tax on the capacity of the stills.
Resolved, that the officers of the revenue ought to be authorized by law to require of the distillers, and the refiners of sugar, the verification on oath, of their books, once a quarter, and that it ought to be made the constant duty of such officers and refiners, to exhibit their books if required.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
THE LOTTERY.
WHILST fickle fortune turns the wheel, What strange anxiety we feel; Each thinks to win, but ah, how vain! You'll find at last they all complain: Reason will not their rage unfold, They curse their luck and blame their gold, Because on thousands they've set their mind, And think no blanks at all to find; But those whose reason is not gone, Allow there are eighty odd to one. Then cease to fret—thus lays the wife, CONTENT makes any lot a Prize.
Friends and Fellow Citizens of BERKELEY.
HAVING offered my service in a former paper, dated 18th instant, and stated a very necessary amendment of a certain law, which appears to be trifling by its adversaries upon the first thought of it (without protesting against) lest it should be brought about. That is not the only law that wants amendments; but I shall not attempt a detail of those that do in this manner. For you will anticipate me, if I should attempt to say, that you would be better satisfied if you had an immediate voice in choosing those that judge or command you. However, there is an approaching time, when you may begin an example for yourselves, which you seem to wish for; I mean the choosing burghers, and if you wish to be represented by your own real choice, there is but one way to effect that, viz. not promise your votes or interest, until the day of election, and then vote for who you please. I am told, one of the suggestions against the amendment proposed is, that although it is good, and very necessary for the public good, yet it cannot be brought about for various reasons, (which brings to mind the cavil hymn in the second book of that eminent poet Dr. Watts). But I cannot think it so hard a task to alter a law so very oppressive, and the amendment so universally desired. I think it very improper to trouble you in the common manner, of going from house to house, with the influencing neighbours to insist upon your promises. I am no more interested in going to the assembly myself, than other citizens in general are in my going. I hold no office that I can lose or gain by the law. I wish them only to be made for the public good. And I shall still persevere in the offer I have made, and if chosen, shall faithfully discharge my weak abilities for the public good in general—and if not, shall be happy to think that there is a fitter person for that office than myself; and shall conclude at this time, with a general recommendation to my fellow citizens, to come forth at the election on the first day of April court, in order to choose those they think will best answer the public good in general, that amendments may be brought about, and save them many times hereafter from coming here to settle their disputes at so great an expence, that may be settled at home in their own neighbourhoods, and still remain the public's very humble servant.
ROBERT WILCOX.
Martinsburg February 27, 1796.
N. B. If you do not see my advertisement continually in the papers, do not believe I have given up my propositions. R. W. 3w.
ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG,
From PHILADELPHIA,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints her Friends and the Public, that she has taken that noted Public House for several years past occupied by Mr. Flo. Mahon, where she purposed to commence and continue business in the same line, and if close attention, a full supply of every requisite of the first qualities, necessary for the comfort, pleasure, and satisfaction of the citizen and the traveller, together with a well furnished stable and faithful attendants, will entitle her to public approbation, she flatters herself with meeting their countenance and support.
Gentlemen may be accommodated with genteel boarding.
February 25, 1796.
TO BE SOLD,
A good Waggon and Team,
The Waggon about half worn, with cover and bags, the Team consists of four horses, with geers complete. Inquire of the Printer.
For sale at the Printing Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds.
TO THE PUBLIC.
DURING my late absence from home, my sons have undertaken to represent me as incapable of transacting business, and cautioned all persons dealing with me for my own property, no doubt with a view of having a further opportunity of pilfering and squandering away my effects; to those who know them little need be said on my part to prevent their advertisement injuring the sale of my lands, which necessity obliges me to do, in order to prevent its waste and destruction—but to such as are unacquainted with their conduct, it is necessary to say, that were they as free from dishonesty as I am of insanity, my lands would not be offered for sale, nor in my old age be defrauded and insulted by such disobedient and unfeeling children.
Being determined to leave this part of the country, I offer for sale, my home place, situated about three miles from Martinsburg and seven from Shepherd's-Town; it contains 300 acres, has a good dwelling-house, barn, two orchards, is well wooded and watered, and is known to be a very valuable plantation.
Also, my place, known by the Three Tons; it contains about 43 acres, has a good meadow, and being situated about half way from Martinsburg to Shepherd's-Town, would suit well for any public business.
I will likewise sell a Negro Man, about 22 years of age.
Should any person be disposed to purchase any of the above property, good and indisputable titles will be given, as the right to dispose of the same is solely vested in myself.
All persons are cautioned against cutting wood on any of my land without my permission, or dealing with my sons or any other person but myself, for any of my property, if they will to avoid trouble. ABRAHAM MARSHALL, senior.
March 3, 1796.
YOUNG FIGURE,
WILL cover this season, at the Subscriber's stable, in Martinsburg, where he stood the last season, at the low rate of Four Dollars the season, paid the first day of September next, and one bushel of oats when the mare is brought. The season will begin the first day of April, and end the first day of July.
YOUNG FIGURE is a full bred horse, beautiful dapple grey, black mane and tail, sixteen hands and one inch high, was got by Figure, owned by Messrs. Robeson and Bennet, near Carroll's ferry, Pennsylvania. Said Figure was got by Figure, imported by Dr. Hamilton to run the horse Seelam, belonging to Mr. Galaway (which was distanced the third heat by the said Figure). Young Figure's sire stood 17 years at one stable, and covered yearly at three pounds the mare, and never lost a race till he was 15 years old, though he ran every fall from three years old, and was sold at 20 years old, for 350l. The dam of Young Figure's sire was imported, and the dam of Young Figure was a full bred Janous mare. The colts of Young Figure, where he formerly stood, are allowed by good judges to be equal to any on the continent; but the appearance and activity of Young Figure will sufficiently recommend him, without any farther account of him.
ROBERT WILCOX.
February 21, 1796.
NOTICE.
THE different mechanics living in Shepherd's-Town, and its vicinity, are requested to meet at Mr. Leve's tavern, on Wednesday evening, the 2d of March next, and likewise on the two following Wednesdays, in order to regulate the prices of work. As the prices of produce are extortionate, it is presumed that this requisition will appear to be founded on reason, and tending to the advantage of every gentleman of the mechanical line. It is therefore hoped a general meeting will be had at the place and times above-mentioned.
MECHANICS.
Shepherd's-Town, February 19, '96.
THE Subscriber will give for BARKE delivered at his Tan-Yard, in Martinsburg, in good order, for chestnut-oak 3 1/2 dollars, for red and white oak 2 1/2 dollars, for black do. 2 1/4 dollars.
PAUL VERDIER.
Jan. 28, '96.
On Thursday, the 10th of March next, Will be sold at PUBLIC SALE.
At the late dwelling-house of George Morgan, dec'd. A number of Horses, Cows, & Hogs, a Waggon and Geers, a quantity of Bacon, Farming Utensils, Household Furniture, &c.
Seven months credit will be given, on bond with approved security. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock, and continue from day to day until sold. Due attendance will be given, by
RAULEIGH MORGAN, Administrator, DRUSELLA MORGAN, Administratrix.
February 18, '96.
NOTICE.
PERSONS having claims against, or who are indebted to the estate of John Miller, late of Berkeley County, deceased, the former to render their accounts, properly attested, on or before the first day of April next, and the latter to make payment by that time, as every matter respecting his estate, is allotted to be settled by the period above-mentioned. Claims presented thereafter will be excluded, and this Notice pleaded in evidence. We will attend at the mansion-house of the deceased, on the first day of March, and the first and second days of April, in order to settle all accounts that will be offered.
HANNAH MILLER. ALEXANDER MILLER, } Executrix. THOMAS SHARP, } Executrix.
February 8, '96.
A valuable Plantation for sale,
SITUATE in Berkeley County, Virginia, containing 600 acres, within 3 miles of Martinsburg, on the road leading from thence to Williams-Pat. to any land in the neighbourhood for farming, a sufficiency of meadow ground, two leading springs very convenient to the dwelling-house, over one of which is built a stone spring-house with a number of other standing springs on the tract, a commodious dwelling-house, two barns and every other office house necessary for convenience, two bearing orchards, without other fruit trees, thought unnecessary, as it is supposed the purchaser will view the premises and know the character of the land. For terms apply to the subscriber living on the premises.
ROBERT CREIGHTON.
February 16, '96.
THE Subscribers beg leave to inform the Farmers, Millers, and Country Merchants, that they are provided with two large and commodious Ware-Houses, sufficient to contain Ten Thousand Barrels, and that they will thankfully receive them on storage, at six pence per barrel, to lie any length of time.
Joseph Riddle, and Co.
Alexandria, Jan. 15, '96.
Frederick County Long Meadow, Jan. 28, '96. AT this place, on Monday the 27th day of March next, a public sale of the personal estate of Isaac Hite, deceased, will commence, consisting of a number of Slaves, Household and Kitchen Furniture, a considerable quantity of hemp, flax, wheat, barley, hemp-seed, a good clock, a couple of stocking-loom. Also, a great variety of other articles.
Twelve months credit will be allowed the purchaser, by giving bond, with approved security, which if not punctually paid, interest will be charged from the date.
ISAAC HITE, Executor.
TO BE SOLD.
The Dwelling-House and Lot, which the Subscriber now occupies, situated in Burke Street, within two lots of the Court-House, next to J. C. Konecke's store. The House is 46 by 22 feet, two story high, built of frame, newly weather-boarded and painted; there is an additional house adjoining, 16 by 18 feet, one and half story high, a kitchen, good garden, a number of bearing fruit trees, large yard, &c. It adjoins a lot with a good well of water, with many other conveniences, and being so adjacent to the public square would answer for a tavern, or any other public business. FREDERICK SNYDER.
Martinsburg, February 18, '96.
TO BE SOLD,
The wood-work of a Waggon, well seasoned, with the iron ready for the Smith to complete it. Inquire of the Printer.
CAME to the plantation occupied by the Subscriber, about 4 weeks ago, a red heifer, a year old the ensuing spring, and has no mark. The owner is desired to prove property and take her away.
THOMAS PATTON.
Feb. 25, '96.
NOTICE.
THOSE who stand indebted to me by bond, or otherwise, are earnestly requested to make payment before the 15th day of next April, otherwise suits will most certainly be commenced against those who fail.
MOSES HUNTER.
February 8, '96.