The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1792-08-07 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1792.
[NUMBER 90—VOL 2.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
THE POTOMAC GUARDIAN, &c. IS OPEN TO ALL PARTIES, BUT INFLUENCED BY NONE.
MR. WILLIS,
THE good people of this district are now called on by several candidates, who wish to represent them in Congress. To write, or speak our sentiments, with respect to an event in which we are materially concerned, is a prerogative to which every freeman is intitled. I have therefore thought proper, through the medium of your useful paper, to throw out some hints, which it is hoped will meet your approbation. Among thirty thousand people who inhabit this respectable part of the State, we ought certainly to find, at least, one person, whose patriotic virtues and political knowledge, should entitle him to this important honor. Who this may be, among the several candidates that now offer, is the subject of my present enquiry. When there is a good rule that is governed by the most substantial reasons, it ought to be established as a general one; though there is scarcely a general rule without some exception. In all democratical governments, like ours, there cannot be too great care taken to keep their representatives in awe of their constituents, in order to prevent the predominance of those aristocratical principles that are too apt to acquire an ascendancy over the minds of men, when intrusted with authority in government. This consideration should induce us to make frequent changes in our Representatives, in order to convince them, that the majority of the people is sacred, and that they are to be subservient to the people they represent; as well as encourage a spirit of emulation in others to excel in acts of virtue and political zeal for their country; that they may be enabled to aspire to those honors in government that are due to merit alone. And although I think Mr. White , our late representative, is justly intitled to the thanks of the good people he represented, for discharging his duty, in a good degree, yet, the reasons before-mentioned, and more especially, when we consider he cannot be prevented from serving the ensuing session, which will include a period rather long for any one member to continue a Representative at any one period, without returning and being considered on a level with those who first honored him with their suffrages. From this mode of reasoning (the propriety of which is submitted to the consideration of the good people of this district) a change is proper and necessary; and if so, who has a stronger claim to be honored with your suffrages, than that man who has been engaged in your service, in a legislative capacity for twenty-five years, and in whose integrity there is the most implicit confidence to be reposed—of which a long and well tried experience has given you so many proofs. Permit me to call to your remembrance the years 1775 and 6, a time when those patriots, who were strangers to fear—when the liberties of their country were in danger—a time when success was scarcely probable, against the powerful influence of a corrupt British ministry!—In this infant stage of the late glorious revolution, Whose animating voice was then heard at your public meetings? Whose pertinent observations and pointed reasoning, respecting the rights of men, and that claim to the liberty we now enjoy, did you then adopt, and shew your approbation with shouts of applause?—Who then inspired you with that virtue and zeal for the cause of your country, which induced you to prefer the dangers of the field, against a brave and powerful enemy, to the enjoyment of peace and comfort at home? Who then reprobated, in your Legislation, all attempts to enter into dishonorable negotiations with the common enemy, until the happy revolution was effected; and that happy, honorable and respectable government, was established; of which we are now in the fullest possession.—Let us divest ourselves of prejudice, though any be so cruel as to harbor a sentiment so irrational, and confess the truth, that Robert Rutherford was the man .
Was Alexander White's voice, in those days, engaged in advocating the cause contended for by the people of this country? Was that tongue, that has often excited admiration at a lucrative bar, ever employed in encouraging you to engage in the contest with the enemies of liberty?—Was it not rather—*****—Those who appear unfriendly to Mr. Rutherford have insinuated, that he was an enemy to the government of the United States. This is so weak an objection to his character, that I think it would make any man of sense blush to mention it; and I am certain, though Mr. Rutherford ever be informed of it, he would treat it with manly contempt, being conscious of the rectitude of his intentions on that head. But I am sorry that any should be so at a loss for true information. He, it is true, conceived some amendments necessary; and so has some of the wisest and most respectable legislative bodies in the union. Can it then be dishonorable
for an old patriot to be tenacious of parting with the liberties of his country? Can a man be considered an enemy to government, who thinks, with three-fourths of the inhabitants of the United States, that amendments are absolutely necessary, and in their state legislations have recommended them? It has been said by some, that Mr. White has given up the practice of a very lucrative profession, to serve you in Congress, and will be much injured if left out, &c. &c. If that gentleman is tired with the knavish cabals of the bar (to acquire a competent knowledge of which has engrossed his attention from a youth up) he has an ample independent competency, and stands fair for appointments, for which his profession calculates him. If excuses of this kind were heard, and the parties indulged, a Representative might continue his life time, and the presumption is, that six dollars per day will be an inducement sufficient for them at some future period, to make their now elective appointments hereditary, by which means they might become a respectable group of nobles. I could with Mr. White's conduct had been unexceptionable, during the important period that he has represented this district in Congress; and perhaps it would prove an infinite satisfaction to many, if he, or some of his friends, would satisfy us with good reasons, for his coinciding in a measure which has involved us and our grand-children, in a debt, which we, or they, will be unable to pay, contrary to that justice to which the State of Virginia was justly intitled, by Congress assuming the State debts.—By this procedure, this State lost near a million of money, as may be reasonably supposed, and which Mr. White might have prevented. Your Sheriffs have visited you—distressed you—your labors have been thrown into the public treasury—and all your industry, at last, buried in eternal oblivion, as to the service they were intended to render this State, by that single act, "Congress assuming the State debts." I cannot help remarking, in this place, the inutility of an excuse said to be made for this proceeding. It has been hinted that the northern members in Congress, would not agree that the seat of government should be on the Potomac, without the State debts were assumed by Congress. If any place farther to the northward was more eligibly situated for the seat of government, it ought to have been there. Things that are just should take place: But there is nothing more obvious, to an unprejudiced person, than that the Federal City is situated where it should be: Why then involve us in a debt which we shall never, in any short period, be able to pay, to purchase what was our right before, and barter the labors of an industrious people, to satisfy the lucrative views of a few northern members. Is this a becoming conduct? Who empowered Mr. White to make such a bargain? Ought he not rather to have advocated on the floor of Congress, the claims of the State which he represented? And if the combined sophistry of the northern members had overpowered him, his conduct would have been irreproachable, and satisfactory to his constituents. It has been hinted that Mr. Rutherford founds his own praise, in his address to the people, &c. If what he there has asserted is true, it cannot be assuming arrogance in him to ask you to confer the greatest honor on him, in your power to give, so that the evening of his days may receive the reward due to his merit, from a grateful people. If what is asserted in the address above alluded to, is false, how easily is he detected: But the truth of it is well known; and clouds of witnesses can put their seals to what is there advanced.
With respect to Mr. Cautious , who appears in a paper of the 19th of June, his intentions are apparently calculated to prove your incapacity to judge for yourselves: For my own part I am constrained to think otherwise, and flatter myself that your abilities are fully adequate to the task of proving your agency, without being governed by the salutary advice of Mr. Cautious : And that you will consider your rights as men, step forward with boldness, and reward your tried friend with the small pittance of an acknowledgment for his past services, as a large majority of the good people of this country have hitherto done.
FARMER.
MASSACHUSETTS.
PORTLAND, July 8.
By the kind attention of Capt. Joseph McLellan, who arrived here last Friday, we have been favored with Irish prints to the 7th of May. By these papers it appears that the glorious spirit of civil and religious liberty is pervading all ranks of men in that island. They are sensible of the intolerable evils they suffer under the government of a British Monarch, and his Lord-Lieutenant in that island. They are loyal subjects, and as such reverence
their King. But they justly complain of the Parliament, which has lately denied them the Rights of Men. This refusal is incongruous to that bright sun of reason and philosophy that has already beamed in splendor through this western hemisphere, and is now gilding the horizon of the eastern world; its emanations we believe, will soon dispel the shades of tyranny, ignorance and superstition.
Both Protestants and Catholics are animated and enlightened with these divine rays, and are uniting their endeavours to obtain those civil privileges, to which all men are entitled.
Elective Franchise is a privilege they ask for, and it is certainly what they ought to enjoy. Enjoying this in common with the other rights of men ourselves, we in America heartily with them succeeds in their attempts.
Glorying in the religious liberty we here enjoy, we wish no sect whatever should be deprived of civil liberty, whatever may be their sentiments on this account.
With what contempt must every free man look upon that government which denies millions of their natural unalienable rights: and this is the case with Ireland, as it respects the Roman Catholics—they are totally excluded from the army, the navy, the revenue, the House of Commons, the House of Peers, the Bar, from being Sheriff, Magistrate, Grand Juror, and from a share in the elective franchise.
To obtain these rights is what they aim at. The Protestants second their attempts, and measures are constantly and warmly pursuing to unite both in the glorious cause—we pray Heaven to prosper their endeavors.
Their newspapers teem with publications on this important subject, and their motto, as well as the extensive circulation of them, shew that they meet with general approbation—one is entitled "The Rights of Irishmen," having for its motto, "The Protestant, Presbyterian and Catholic Union."—Another has this motto, "Let the will of the people, be the Law of the Land."
N E W - Y O R K.
ALBANY, July 9.
By several gentlemen of respectability, belonging to the Genesee country, we are assured of the rapid increase of the settlements in that quarter—that the situation, climate and soil, are equal in goodness to any part of the United States,—and that the fever and ague, which it had been common to suppose epidemic there, has scarce been known the present season—that notwithstanding false and malicious reports to the contrary, circulated in the neighborhood of the Genesee, Indians are extremely friendly—attend solely to their domestic concerns, and gradually approximating towards civilization.
The above gentlemen add, that a deputation from the Five Nations, are on the way to the Miami Village, where a treaty is shortly to be held by the hostile Indians. This deputation is sent under the direction of the Superintendent of Indian affairs, and charged with a message from the Executive of the United States to the said Indians, demanding a cessation of hostilities until measures can be taken to bring about a general treaty of peace.
P E N N S Y L V A N I A.
PHILADELPHIA, July 21.
The enemies of reformation in England cannot brook the boldness of Paine's writings, on the affairs of the government. Lately they discovered a creditor of his, to whom he owed a considerable sum; and had influence enough to get him arrested for the debt. His friends however, by giving him timely notice, rescued him from this dilemma, and rendered the attempt to confine him, fruitless. He has now a more serious trouble on his hands; a criminal process having been instituted against him as a libeller. The prosecution is followed up with rigor, and the friends of the Philosopher are not a little afraid that he will be condemned to the pillory, and to lose his ears. Such a cruel procedure would not be the first of the kind in England against those they call Reformers, that is, those who wish for a wiser and more equitable form of government than exists at present.
A long list of some of the most respectable names in the British nation, appear in their papers to countenance the two following constitutional objects, which if pursued, they make no doubt will furnish the power and means of correcting the abuses which have arisen from a neglect of the acknowledged principles of their constitution. First. To restore the freedom of election, and a more equal representation of the people in Parliament. Secondly. To secure to the people a more frequent exercise of their right of electing their Representatives.

Foreign Advices.
H A G U E, May 4.
THE greatest joy has for these two days prevailed among the party of the Stadholder , since they have received the intelligence of the compleat discovery of the French wherever they have yet made their appearance. Since the arrival of this intelligence, so favourable to the Emigrants, the loan negotiating for them at Amsterdam has been opened, and already considerable sums have been subscribed.
In the mean time the troops advance to the scene of action.—Within the space of a month, there will be above 30,000 of the Prussian and Austrian troops along the Meuse and the Rhine.—We have no intelligence of the motions of Mr. Luckner, though that General, who was most formidable to the Emigrants has been placed in a situation where he is absolutely useless, and where nothing can be done.
Warsaw, April 25. Poland seems on the eve of experiencing the sad effects of court intrigue. Not at all interesting herself in the great concerns of Europe, not intermeddling in any shape in the quarrels of the leading powers, intent upon her own happiness only, she is nevertheless upon the point of being exposed to a succession of unfavourable events, similar to those which menace France. The King himself has informed the Diet, that a severe struggle is to be apprehended, for the maintenance of the constitution. The Russians have not yet indeed actually entered Poland, but measures are taken for this purpose, and three divisions of their grand army are to enter at the same time. The Poles are vehemently disposed for resistance.
P A R I S, May 19. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
Decreed, "That the immense heap of papers and parchments which relate to the Nobility, and collected from various monasteries, &c. and deposited in the Church des Grands Augustins, shall be burned."
M. Houssey de Robecourt said, on the occasion, that the Assembly were a set of Goths— Aut sea! aut sua! refounded from all parts of the Hall, and the conflagration was accordingly decreed.
The house of the Jacobins is to be sold, therefore they must look out for another spot on which to hold their sittings—with a change of place, it is hoped they will change their measures—The universal cry is, the Jacobins have ruined France—They have lately moved that the protection of the State shall be put into the hands of what they call a national legion, to be composed of Inválids! They have again revived the absurd idea of transferring the French crown, to the House of Brunswick —a short time will determine at what value this precious diadem is to be estimated.
A bill has been stuck up in all parts of the town, intitled, a petition of ten millions of the French nation! It is however only signed by six Jacobins; it recommends depriving M. de la Fayette of all military command; it says, his victories would be more ruinous than our late disgrace; so that it appears every thing is to be wrought for France and Liberty by magick, or rather the cause is to work itself.
Rochambeau is said to be no less than a traitor; that he is in an infamous league to enslave both France and Flanders;—the proceedings at Lille are spoken of, as, in some cases which could be named, worthy of imitation!
L O N D O N, May 8.
At the affair of Mons, 200 French emigrants were present, but without arms and without commissions, and their conduct was so displeasing, that they were ordered to quit Mons in 24 hours. Those still remaining in the Low Countries are seen every day passing through Brussels, on their way to join the Princes, for fear of being struck out of the military roll.
This instant orders are issued to the emigrants to quit Liege, Montmédy, and Treves, to prevent the electorates from being attacked on their account.
Extract of a letter from Haerlem, May 11.
"We have received accounts from the Austrian Netherlands, that the approach of the army of M. de la Fayette had made some change in the position of the Austrians, who had retired from the posts they had taken possession of; and that as M. de la Fayette advanced by hasty marches towards Namur, the Austrians drew in all their out posts, and had fortified themselves within the Citadel; that a very serious rencontre had taken place between an Austrian detachment and some of the troops under M. de la Fayette, in the neighbourhood of Charleroy, in which it is said each party claim the victory.—The action is said to have been brought on by M. de la Fayette, making a feint attack on Charleroy, which drew General Brown out to succour the place, and an action ensued."
May 17. Yesterday morning the renowned THOMAS PAINE stole off from this metropolis, without beat of drum.—LIBERTY, being the very soul of the Rights of Man , THOMAS PAINE hesitated not to take the freedom of giving his sureties— leg bail ; and of escaping from Bailiffs—Constables—Jailors—and, most probably, from Jack Ketch himself.—"Ah! ca ira, ca ira, ca ira!"
May 18. Intelligence has been just received here, that the little town of Baye, between Valenciennes
and Maubeuge, was yesterday taken by the Austrians, and 108 men, with 4 officers, who were there posted, made prisoners.
May 19. All the Hessian troops are in motion, and marching from the Upper Countries to the Rhine as fast as possible. The garrison of Cassel has marched out to cover Treves, in case the French should invade that country.
A letter from Rotterdam says, "All our troops are marching towards the frontiers. Eight ships of war are expected, which are to be in the service of the republic. The destination of this squadron we know not. His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, attended by a double guard, is gone to Brunswick."
RIOTS IN IRELAND.
A very alarming circumstance happened on the 9th inst. at Rathfryland, a small town but a few miles from Newry. A number of Roman Catholics were proceeding with a deceased friend to a public burial ground with a flag flying, emblematic of the triumph of reason and tolerance over bigotry and oppression.
As previous to the late repeal of the Penal Laws, no Catholic Priest was suffered to read prayers in a Protestant burial ground, the poor natives displayed a flag on the first instance when one of their brethren was suffered to be buried with Christian honors.
A few hot-headed Protestants, as they passed thro' the village, ordered the flag to be lowered; this being refused, a scuffle ensued, which terminated in the loss of some lives.
Next morning the different parties re-assembled, considerably augmented, and armed with fire-locks and bayonets. They drew up in order of battle, when a regular and heavy fire took place. Several lives were lost, when the Protestant party at length retreated, their ammunition being totally expended.
May 24. By a private account we are informed, that early on the morning of the 29th April, a detachment of 1400 Infantry and 200 cavalry appeared before Farnes. The commander and his officers desired a conference with the magistrates of the place, in which they informed them, the French were not come to make war on the Flemings, but to treat them as friends and brothers, and desired them to issue a proclamation, to assure the people, that neither their persons nor their property should be injured. The magistrates having no means to resist such a force, offered to deliver the keys of the gates, which the French officers declined accepting, and after taking some refreshment in the town, returned to Dunkirk. Confidential letter from the King of the French to the King of England and Ireland.
Sir,—My Brother.
I send this letter by M. Chauverin, whom I have appointed my minister plenipotentiary at your majesty's court. I embrace this opportunity to express to your majesty how sensible I am of all the public marks of affection you have given me. I thank you for not having become a party to the concert formed by certain powers against France.—From this I see you have formed a better judgment of my true interest, and a more correct opinion of the state of France. Between our two countries new connexion ought to take place. I think I see the remains of that rivalry which has done so much mischief to both, wearing daily away. It becomes two kings who have distinguished their reigns by a constant desire to promote the happiness of their people, to connect themselves by such ties, as will appear to be durable in proportion as the two nations shall have clearer views of their own interests. I have every reason to be satisfied with your Majesty's ambassador at my court. If I do not give the same character to the minister whom I have sent to yours, you will nevertheless perceive that by associating in the mission with him, M. de Talleyrand, who by the letter of the constitution, can sustain no public character, I consider the success of the alliance, in which I with you to concur, with as much zeal as I do, as of the highest importance. I consider it as necessary to the stability, to the respective constitutions, and the internal tranquility of our two kingdoms; and I will add, that our union ought to command peace to Europe.
I am your brother, (Signed)
LOUIS.
May 25. This government has received an account, that General Sztaray, who had been quartered at Charleroy, to watch the movements of M. de la Fayette's army, having understood that a large detachment was posted at a place called Florenne, at no great distance from Philipville, he resolved to attack it, though his force was much inferior; M. de Gouvion's numbers being estimated at seven thousand, and those of General Sztaray at but three.—The French, after an obstinate resistance, in the end gave way, leaving 150 dead, several wounded, three pieces of cannon, and all their baggage and ammunition; the loss of the Austrians was four killed, and twenty-two wounded. No more particular circumstances of this action are as yet received.
May 29. It is reported that intelligence was this morning brought to town by the Dover-mail, said to have been received there just before the coach set off, stating, that the Queen of France had been murdered, but reports of this kind having been frequently circulated without any foundation, we content ourselves, for the present, with simply stating the report, without vouching in any way for its authenticity.
Spain it is positively asserted will not join the enemies of the revolution; the Minister has declared that the Swiss which were to have been taken into the pay of Spain are unnecessary.
United States.
DOVER, (N. H.) June 28.
A correspondent, who left Quebec June 8th, informs us, that when he passed by Lake Champlain there was one twenty gun ship in the lake and another on the stocks, belonging to the British—that Col. Allen, of Vermont, having a dispute with Mr. Caldwell, of Quebec, concerning some land which lay in the state of Vermont, called a town meeting concerning the same—but the commanding officer of the British forces there, went with a number of men under him, and stopped the proceeding, of the said meeting, declaring that there should be no meeting held without his permission, although the said town lay within the state of Vermont.
BOSTON, July 14.
Thro'out the Kingdom of our allies of France, this day is consecrated to the DIVINE BEING, to Liberty and to Festivity.—It is the anniversary of their regeneration! On this day they renew at the Altar of Liberty, their vow "TO LIVE FREE OR DIE."
May it be to them, and all mankind, a happy day, and may each succeeding year present thereon the homage of accumulating numbers, until all the inhabitants of the earth shall with one voice, aspire "WE ARE FREE."
The famous Col. Tarleton, has left England, and joined the army of M. de la Fayette.
Capt. Flag, in the brig Betsey , is arrived at Portsmouth, (N. H.) from Ostend, after a passage of 45 days. He informs, that there had been several small actions between the troops of France and the Austrians—the issue of none of which was deemed of any consequence.
The latest European intelligence received in this town, is by the ship Ann , Capt. Morse from Dunkirk; which is arrived at Bedford. Capt. Morse left Dunkirk the 29th May—and informs, that no material engagement had taken place since General Dillon's defeat; that several persons, accessory to his death, are held for trial, and are expected to suffer, as it was generally believed the suspicions of his treachery were groundless.—That the inhuman massacre of this officer was much reprobated, and had greatly discouraged the other officers, who fear a similar fate, as they cannot restrain the licentiousness of the soldiery: That affairs did not wear the most pleasant appearance; and that it was the prevailing opinion, at Dunkirk, that no further attempts would be made to enter the Emperor's dominions, but make it an object to prevent the invasion of France.
NEW-YORK, July 19.
An extract of a letter from France, dated May 23, (by way of Bedford, Massachusetts)
"Announces, that the armies of France had not come to any engagement since the battle at Tourney and Mons; the failure of which had prevented the army of M. de la Fayette from commencing its operations: they write that his army is under the best discipline, and request that those who have assassinated General Dillon, may be brought to punishment. Part of three regiments of cavalry have deserted. They put great confidence in the National Guards, and each corps are burning with desire to distinguish themselves. They say that Ostend is to be garrisoned by Dutch troops, and Antwerp by Prussian, and that the King of Russia had declared himself against the French Nation, had sent into Austrian Flanders 42,000 men, and had set off for Colbert. Private persons had demanded permission to fit out privateers from Ostend, which was refused them; by which it appears that the merchant ships would not be interrupted by either party. In consequence, the premium of insurance in France and in England, was the same as before the commencement of the war. Accounts direct from India confirm the capture of Seringapatam by Lord Cornwallis. The French King's letter to Rochambeau appears to be fabulous, as no mention appears to be made of it."
Our allied brethren, says a correspondent, have arrived to the touch-stone of their virtues and heroism. We are told, that they have been beaten with ease in several skirmishes—we believe some circumstances are unfaithfully related. We are told, Gen. Dillon was massacred by his own troops—we believe he was really a traitor, or this would not have happened; his attachments and principles we know to have been at variance. Americans ought to put the most favorable constructions on all they hear, as it respects the French nation, and to wish them prosperity, as a gallant people, as well as the glorious cause they have espoused; and to hope, that the great, the almighty generalissimo of heaven and earth will instruct their hearts, and strengthen their hands. We shall soon hear of the French American hero, La Fayette, carrying conquest and glory before him in his department, which will more than compensate these trifling losses.
Yesterday arrived in this city, on their way to the Western Country, a body of troops belonging to the 1st and 2d United States regiments under the command of Ensign Turner , from Massachusetts, and Ensign Darke , from Connecticut.
A vessel which arrived here on Thursday, from Halifax, brought an account of several actions having been fought in Flanders, between the French and Austrians, in which the former were victorious.
PHILADELPHIA, July 25. By European accounts under the Paris head it

appears that the people of France have been amused with flattering accounts of the good state of their armies; for M. Fayette in his letter to the Minister of War says he is in want of many necessaries; and though the numbers, zeal and ardor of the troops were equal to the most sanguine wishes of the friends of the revolution—yet another account lays his army was absolutely destitute of every thing; and that instead of marching to attack the enemy's country—the division encamped at Tiercelt was compelled to return to its quarters without powder, ball, field pieces, or artillery men.
This morning arrived here, the brig Ann and Mary, Capt. Swetnam, from Cork.
Capt. Swetnam sailed from Cork the 26th May, and informs the Editor, that the British government were arming—that press-warrants had been issued—and it was reported at Cork, that the Russians and the French had had an engagement, in which 4000 of the latter were killed.
July 26. This day arrived here the Brig Betty, Captain Henry White, from Plymouth, in England, which port he left on the 7th of June. Though this Brig is, by several days, the latest vessel from Europe, Capt. White brings no very interesting intelligence. At Plymouth he was not able to learn anything of French affairs. The British, he says, were disarming, and discharging their seamen. He spoke the ship Pigou, from this port to London, on the 1st of July, in lat. 50: all well.
Friday the 13th inst. arrived at New-Brunswick from Albany, a detachment of troops, about 90 infantry, under the command of Capt. Guyon, and 45 of Capt. Rodgers' Horse, on their way to Fort-Pitt—a number more are daily expected from the eastward. It is said the recruiting business goes on very briskly in some parts, a considerable proportion of the troops are already raised.
The late false news of the taking of Seringapatam was a complete take in.—It was received with soft and blind credulity by the British ministers as well as by the court of directors.—Letters from the Secretary to the India House, and from the first clerk to the Secretary of State, were sent to the Mansion House, and to Lloyd's, with an account "that Lieut. Abercrombie was arrived with particulars of the taking of Seringapatam."
The anniversary of the French revolution was celebrated in various parts of the United States.
Among other patriotic toasts given at Carlisle on the celebration of American independence, was the following, viz.—National Credit—the Palladium of National Greatness.
The Pittsburg Gazette by yesterday's post contains no account of any recent depredations or movements of the Indians.
Capt. Cooke's company of riflemen has arrived at Carlisle from Northumberland.
BALTIMORE, July 18.
The British have now a twenty-gun ship on Lake-Champlain; and another, of similar denomination, to be launched in a few months.
A late Southern paper mentions, that a violent fever rages in Charleston. It is said to be of a kind which the Physicians are, generally speaking, unacquainted with—and consequently in many instances, it baffles their endeavors to effect a cure. The mortality is very alarming, as the patient seldom lives more than three days from the first symptoms of the disease.
The despotic combination in Europe seems directed not merely against France, but against Poland also, whose new constitution was framed without violence or bloodshed, and with perfect consent of all the constituent orders of the republic. It is a war of brutal force against philosophy. We shall see, by the result, whether man has yet attained the years of discretion.
A late London Gazette contains his Britannic Majesty's Proclamation, forbidding any of his subjects serving at sea any foreign power, or fitting out privateers against any.
ALEXANDRIA, July 26.
"On Sunday last the following melancholy accident happened at the Camp near this town. Serjeant Keech, of Capt. Hannah's company, going through the manual exercise with a Corporal, the latter had chanced to take up a Musket which, for a particular purpose, had been left loaded. When they came to the fatal words—"Present—Fire"—The Corporal did so, and lodged the contents in the Serjeant's body—which instantly put a period to his existence!
"Serjeant Keech was a young man of great military promise. His zeal for the service—his correct deportment—and exemplary conduct—render his loss a subject of general regret, both in, and out of, the company."
MARTINSBURG, AUGUST 7.
A London Paper of May 10, says, "A Warrant has just received the Royal Signature issuing from the Treasury for 1674l. 10s. 3d. to Evan Nepane, Esq. for presents to the Indians."
A vessel arrived at Leith, in Scotland, on the 12th of May, in a short passage from Russia, brings an account of the DEATH OF THE EMPRESS. The time or other particulars are not mentioned by our correspondent; but comparing this information with the Vienna paragraphs, there is probability that the intelligence is true.
By a gentleman who left Kentucky about four weeks ago, we learn, that 500 warriors of the Che-
rokee nation, with their squaws, horses, &c. had gone in to Kentucky and joined the white inhabitants, with an intention of taking a part in the ensuing campaign.
A detachment from Capt. Stephenson's company, to consist of 50 men, under the command of Lieut. Glynn, will march from Shepherd's Town on Monday next, for Fort-Pitt.
We learn from Shepherd's Town, that on Friday last a team consisting of four horses, which was employed in drawing logs out of the river, was by means of an entanglement of the leading line, led down the stream and drowned.
The following is copied from a late Philadelphia paper. "ALEXANDER M C GILLIVRAY Emperor of the Creek Nations, will give a liberal stipend to any gentleman of honest fame, who will undertake the tuition of Indian children in the rudiments of the English language and of arithmetic, as far as the Golden Rule of Three."
The Hager's-Town races are advertised to commence on Wednesday the 5th day of September next. —The purse for the first day is 50l.—the second 25l.—and the third sweep-stakes.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Kentucky, dated Washington, Mason county, April 30, 1792.
"Mr. William Chambers went from his store at this place, to the Falls of Ohio, February 25th, in a small open boat loaded with flour, whiskey and dry goods; he had two men and a boy with him, and two women and several children passengers. Between the Miamies and the mouth of Kentucky river, he was fired upon from the Indian shore—the Indians whooped and followed him down the river, about half a mile, to a small creek, where they had their canoes—they got into them 18 in number, one canoe pushed across the river to the Kentucky shore, and the others pursued the boat, kept up a continual firing and yelling as they went. Mr. Chambers had two muskets and one blunderbuss in the boat, but was badly provided with ball, and was obliged to cut bar lead into slugs—when the Indians came within shot he returned the fire which put a stop to their whooping, yet pursued and fired as fast as they could until they got within thirty or forty yards of the boat. Mr. Chambers then fired the blunderbuss, the noise of which they seemed not to like; some of them, no doubt, felt very sensibly the consequence. They had now pursued the boat about three miles, they then turned and went back; the boat's crew received no damage except a slight wound Mr. Chambers received in one of his fingers. The defence made by Mr. Chambers, considering the situation he was in is thought here to be the best ever made on the river."
"The Indians, in cases of this kind, do not fight but under great advantages, and then, by their hideous yellings, to alarm and disconcert the passengers, that they frequently fall an easy prey to their savage barbarity."
The lines from our poetic correspondent, J. H. Ball have a place in our next.
BERKELEY COUNTY: to wit, NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, praying that a law may pass changing the quarterly term of the County Court of Berkeley, from the third Tuesday in June, till the third Tuesday in May, in each year, it being the time on which the said quarterly term was formerly held, the late change being found very inconvenient to the people of the County.
By order of the Court, Teste, MOSES HUNTER, c. c.
TO BE SOLD,
A tract of very good unimproved Land, Containing 288 acres, known by the name of the Silver mines, lying on the river Potowmac, Berkeley County, Virginia, situated one and half miles above the mouth of Back-Creek. This land is as well timbered as any lying between it and the Alleghany, the situation of which, being so near the Potowmac, the timber may be rafted down the river at a very small expense—it has two never failing springs, and good meadows may be made on it. For terms, apply to the subscriber, who will give an indisputable title. DAVID WOLGAMOTT.
August 6, 1792.
TO BE SOLD,
In the County of Berkeley, on Opeckon Creek, within two miles of Martinsburg, VIRGINIA, and on the most direct road to Shepherd's Town,
A MERCHANT MILL,
With two pair of Stones, one of which are French Burs, equal to any in the State, the Mill-House very spacious, and every thing very convenient for business, the flour can be freighted from the mill door down the river, which makes it much more convenient than any mill on that Creek, with 70 acres of good lime stone land, 30 of which are clear and under good fence, a young orchard, with a commodious House, and a never-failing spring.—This Mill is situated in a fine wheat country, and contiguous to Baltimore and Alexandria markets.—By paying half the purchase money down a reasonable credit will be given for the other half.
Application to be made to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
IGNATIUS OFERRALL. August 6, 1792. t.f.
I WILL store FLOUR any length of time, for six pence per Barrel, and in case I buy it no storage will be charged.
I have Lands in Kentucky, which I will exchange for Lands in Hampshire, Frederick, Berkeley, Loudon, Fairfax, or Prince-William Counties.
R. T. HOOE.
WHEREAS a certain John Carmack, formerly of Maryland, but now of Histon, in Virginia, did heretofore sell 250 acres of land to a certain Charles Dorsey, of the state of Maryland, and on the 24th day of October, 1772, executed his Bond to the said Charles Dorsey, conditioned for the conveyance of the said 250 acres of land in fee simple—And whereas the said Charles Dorsey, having paid the whole purchase money, hath lately become insolvent—Notice is therefore given, that the Subscriber, on behalf of the creditors of the said Charles Dorsey, will file a bill in the High Court of Chancery of the state of Maryland, on the 8th day of October next, to obtain an immediate decree for the specific conveyance of the said land, mentioned in the condition of the said Bond above referred to, according to the true intent and meaning thereof.
THOMAS GASSAWAY, Trustee of Charles Dorsey.
Maryland, July 26, 1792.
The several Printers in this State are requested to insert the above Advertisement in their several Papers, until the 8th day of October next, and the expense will be paid upon application at this Office.
Printing-Office, Alexandria, Aug. 2, 1792.
"Its proper power to hurt, each creature feels: Bulls aim their horns, and asses lift their heels."
IT has long since been observed, that the strongest things are in danger from the weakest; and the present attempt to injure my character, proves that the most contemptible animal will use that portion of skill, with which nature has endowed it, to accomplish its villainous designs, just as my motto expresses, &c.
"Bulls aim their horns, and asses lift their heels."
The truth of this assertion is abundantly evident from the fabrication of those scurrilous pieces levelled at me:—they prove themselves to be what they really are—the genuine offspring of the barber and tayler's shops. The trite observations, handed down in these departments, by tradition from father to son, and which is common, natural, and in some sort necessary, to the whole tribe.
In my former advertisement, I informed the public, how the fact really stood, with regard to any connexion I ever formed with Robert Wilcox. The honest and unprejudiced part of the community, whose opinions I only regard, will be convinced of my innocence; and they, and all others, may be assured, that I sincerely despise the character which my enemies represent me under, as any of my townsmen. But admitting that I did assist Doctor Wilcox to detect the infidelity of his wife (which I declare I never did) what has this to do with procuring or pimping. A certain profession would do well to consider, that pimps, procurers, and ——— has from time immemorial been adopted as synonymous terms.
I once more solemnly declare, that I never had the most distant thought of being an evidence to any of those affairs reported about town:—I never knew any thing derogatory to Mrs. Wilcox's character—and I do assure the public, that for aught I know to the contrary, her virtue is entirely unblemished.—When Dr. Wilcox requested me to come to his house, in order to assist him in the discovery of some evil-minded persons, whom he suspected of intentions to rob him—as a neighbour I went along; and whenever it appeared that there was no likelihood of such an event taking place, I returned home—yet rancour and malevolence would represent this innocent action under the most degrading names.
When low cunning, malicious slants, and opprobrious names are obtruded on the public, in order to assassinate my character, I hope it will be considered as a piece of justice done them, as well as myself, thus publicly to attempt my vindication. But I have to lament, that my enemies, coward like, sculk under the covert of darkness: They hate the light, and will not approach it, and a sufficient reason may be advanced—they are confident their "deeds are evil."
The foregoing real statement of facts, I hope will operate on every generous and unprejudiced mind, as sufficient testimony to exculpate my conduct from all blame. The practice of my adversaries, I consider both as ungenerous and unmanly. My particular situation as a stranger, marked me out as an object fit to be held up to public view, in order to interpose and screen the principal actors from that resentment which a true statement of the case would excite in the public mind: I consider the man who endeavours to despoil his neighbour's character, as nearly allied to the ruffian, who couches in his den, ready to burst on and assassinate the unwary traveller.
That men may be deterred from such actions—that harmony and peace may be restored to families—that the remains of virtue may be preserved—That Martinsburg may no more be considered as the sink of vice, and the grave of virtue, is the sincere desire of the public's most devoted (though much injured) friend and servant,
JACOB ZUBER.
Martinsburg, August 4, 1792.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
IMITATION OF SWIFT.
R ***** our country's great support, Returning home one day from Court; His mind with public cares possess'd; The country's business in his breast— Observ'd a cake-wife in a stall, And courteously on her did call. Old R. was pretty well in case, And thew'd it soon by his grimace; For the old man, if I dare say't, Loves kissing better than his meat— Squeez'd the old punk most lovingly, Saying if I but dare make free To act the part of an old friend, I'd hug you o'er and o'er again. Your husband is a good old buck— None ever wish'd him better luck:— I love good housewives, and their children, And honest men, and all their brethren. I have been with many losses vex't, And don't know where to turn me next— Above a thousand pounds in debt, I must in the new Congress sit; A feast of money and of meat, It suits poor me, at last, compleat. Six dollars per day, and honor too, Suits poor old servants— apropos. — Your husband has a vote, I find; Will you, dear Molly, be so kind To speak a word for your old friend, And upon you I will depend, My junior rivals to defeat, And get me a six DOLLAR seat;— A compensation for past losses— Old age, infirmity, and crosses. Molly, her husband's better part, Agreed the would with all her heart— And when he found he had consented, He bought some cakes and was contented:— ***** and Molly had more sport, The story's long—but I stop short.
From a Paris paper, of May 12.
Address of M. de la Fayette, to his army, on their march, May 1.
"Soldiers of the country,
"The Legislative Body, and the King, in the name of the French People, have declared war. Since the country, by the constitutional organs of its will, calls us to its defence, what citizen can refuse his arm!
"At the moment in which we first obey the oath pronounced upon the altar of the federation by the nation in arms, I wish to inform you of my intentions and remind you of my principles.
"Convinced by the experience of a life devoted to liberty, that it can exist only among citizens submissive to the laws, as it can be defended only by troops consenting to subordination, I have served the people without flattering them, and, in my constant opposition to licence and anarchy, have deserved the hatred of all the ambitious and all the factious. Now that the army expect in me not pernicious compliments, but an inexorable discipline, it is by rigorously fulfilling this duty, that I shall justify the affection which it grants, and the esteem it owes me. But when we subject free men to the imperious will of a chief, we should all know, General, Officers, Soldiers, that, in this war, become a deadly combat between our principles and the pretensions of despots; the rights of every citizen, and the safety of all are involved. The constitution, to which we are sworn, the sacred laws of liberty and equality are involved in it. The contest is for the national sovereignty, under which there can be no compromise with any combination of strength or dangers without betraying not only the French People but all humanity.
"Soldiers of Liberty, to deserve this blessing it is not sufficient to be brave. Your General ought to foresee and order—you to obey. Be generous—respect the enemy when unarmed—troops that always give quarter, and receive it not, will be forever invincible. Be disinterested—let not the degrading hope of pillage ever sully the nobility of your motives. Be humane—that our sentiments may be admired, and our laws blessed, wherever we go. Be, in short, like your General, resolved to see the triumph of liberty, or die!
"Soldiers of the constitution, fear not that they may cease to watch for you, while you fight for her; do not believe that while you are gone forth to combat for your country intestine commotions will disturb your homes. The Legislative body, and the King will doubtless unite themselves intimately in this decisive moment, to assure the Empire of the law. Persons and property will be respected; civil and religious liberty will never be profaned; the peaceable citizen will be respected, whatever may
be his opinion; the guilty will be punished, whatever may be their pretexis; all parties will be dissolved—and the constitution will prevail alone both over the rebels, who attacked it by open force; and over the traitors who, in disgracing it by their vile passions, seem to have sworn to make it feared at home and suspected abroad. Yes; we shall have this price for our labours and our blood. Let us adhere then with confidence to the chosen representatives of the people who have sworn not to avoid the duties of the constitution, as we will not its dangers:—To the hereditary representative, that citizen King, whose throne the constitution has placed upon an irretraggable foundation; and to all the other depositaries of the powers delegated by the constitution.
"They all know that the use of that authority is a duty for them; to whom the constitution has deputed it as obedience, is for those who the has submitted to it; and that they may transgress the laws, by not doing what these prescribe as well as by doing what they prohibit. Let us adhere to the National guards, whom a rising constitution, found united for its establishment, whom the constitution in danger will always find ready to defend it, and whose patriotism will render glorious, the calumnies which may be shared with them!
"As for us, bearing the arms which liberty has consecrated, and the declaration of rights, let us march to the enemy.
Signed, (An exact copy)
La FAYETTE, LAUMOY."
To be sold, for ready money, On the first day of the Court to be holden for Hardy county, in August next, at the Court-House in Morefield, by virtue of a decree of said Court, A House and Two Lots of Land, situate in the town of Morefield, the property of William Hackney, to satisfy a debt due from him to Joseph Tidball. The sale to begin at twelve o'clock.
JOB WELTON, S. H. C.
July 23, 1792.
L A N D S. F O R S A L E. A Plantation,
Living within three Miles of Shepherd's-Town , handsomely situated on the road to Keeptryft Furnace , containing 300 acres of land, near 150 acres of which are cleared and in good order, ten acres of meadow made, and as much more may be made and watered; has a good apple orchard, with every necessary and convenient building; a good limestone spring; the lands not cleared are level and well timbered. Terms may be known by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises.
WILLIAM LUCAS.
July 25, 1792.
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20 Dollars reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber, living six miles from Harper's-Ferry , Berkeley County, Virginia , on the 24th inst. a negro Man named PETER , about 24 years of age, of a yellow complexion, handsome featured, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has had the small pox, but not very perceivable; he has a small scar near the middle of his forehead, speaks good English, and it is supposed will endeavour to pass for a freeman:—he had on when he went away or took with him, a blue soldier's coat, faced with red, a nankeen waistcoat and breeches, three shirts, two of which almost new, hemp chain and tow filling, six hundred; two pair of hemprock trowfers, almost new; and a pair of shoes worn but a few weeks;—as he is a cunning, artful fellow, it is supposed he will change his dress. Whoever will apprehend the said runaway, if taken 50 miles from home, shall have the above reward, and in proportion for a lesser distance.
THOMAS HART, senior.
July 30, 1792.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE PLANTATION,
Adjoining Stroud's , Stephen's , and Burns's land, lying within six miles of Martinsburg , containing 410 acres, 100 of which is now under tillage, a good meadow, two streams of water running through it, one of which leasable for a saw-mill; it has also a number of excellent springs; the land is under tolerable good fence, has a good apple and peach orchard, square log house, barn, and other convenient out-houses.
For terms, apply to the owner, living on the premises.
SAMUEL WATSON.
July 30, 1792.
COMMITTED to the jail of this County, a negro fellow about five feet seven inches high, speaks good language; he shews his fore teeth much when he talks, he is slim made, has on a coarse shirt and trowfers. He says his name is JOE , and that he belongs to Will. Bell , living near Stanton , in Augusta County . His master is desired to come and prove his property, and take him away.
ROBERT COCKBURN, jailor.
Berkeley County, July 25, 1792.
CAME to my Plantation, the first instant, a black COW, with both ears crop'd, has some white in her forehead. The owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take her away.
JOHN EVANS, jun.
July 30, 1792.
LANDS FOR LANDS.
TO BE DISPOSED OF,
FOUR Hundred Acres of Land, (called MAHON'S ) lying on Buffalo creek , Monongalia County , upon which there are upwards of 40 acres of the best meadow, a good mill seat and spring, and the land equal to any on the Western waters.
Three Hundred and eighty four acres adjoining, below, on same creek, a large proportion of 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 Birgerman'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.
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Richard Barnhouse, Has opened TAVERN, at the Sign of the STAR, in CHARLES-TOWN.
BEGS leave to inform the Public in general, that he has furnished himself with a general assortment of good Liquors—he is also provided with good Stableage, Hay, Oats, and Corn, with every other accommodation fit for travellers and others that please to call on him.—He also has liquors of all sorts to sell by the gallon, quart, or pint, as reasonable as any other person in said town.
JULY 23, 1792.
To be rented, and possession given immediately. A SMALL DISTILL-HOUSE, Situated in Martinburg , near the Bridge. It has a never-failing spring in it, and many other advantages of water, &c. Apply to the Printer hereof.
July 23, 1792.
HARP and CROWN TAVERN.
THE Subscriber, with gratitude returns thanks to his friends and the public, for the favor and patronage they have been kind enough to confer on him, since his commencement at this house—he flatters himself, from the unwearied attention to please, together with the satisfaction of being provided with the choicest of Liquors, and every other necessary this part of the country can afford, will induce a continuance of the same.—He expects from the room, neatness of the house the tolerable share of furniture, and good beds, which he is every day adding to, will render it satisfactory to receive more company.—He has also a flock of excellent hay and oats.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Martinsburg July 3, 1792.
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LOST in this town, in the month of October last, a Man's SADDLE, with plated silver holsters, with the letters C. O. engraved on them. Whoever has found the said Saddle, and will leave it at the Printing-Office, shall have Two Dollars for their trouble.