The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-04-01 00:00:00

To be sold, at PUBLIC AUCTION , On the 2d day of APRIL next, (If not sold before at private sale) A PLANTATION , containing about 140 acres of good Land, about 60 acres cleared, situated four miles from Shepherd's-Town , adjoining the late John Taylor's land. There is on the said land, a new unfinished square log house, and good fence. If any one wishes to purchase at private sale, they will apply to the Subscriber. The public sale to be on the premises, at ten o'clock, where the terms will be made known.
WILLIAM BUCKLES.
March 25, 1793.
ALL Persons having any demands against the Subscriber, are desired to bring them in immediately; and those indebted, are likewise called upon to settle the same, without delay.
NICHOLAS SCHELL.
Shepherd's-Town , March 23, 1793.
TO BE SOLD, The valuable PLANTATION belonging to the Subscriber, containing 300 acres, on which is a good House and Barn, a good orchard, and well of water that never failed; the land is well fenced, and plenty of meadow may be made. It is situated 4 miles from Martinsburg and 6 from Shepherd's-Town .
A. L. S. O.
A piece of excellent Land, at the three turns, on the Warm Spring road, near half way between Martinsburg and Shepherd's-Town , containing 43 and 3/4 acres, with a young orchard and good meadow, and is a valuable stand for a Tavern. For terms of sale, apply to
ABRAHAM MARLATT.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A JOURNEYMAN SADDLER , To whom constant employ, good wages, and punctual pay will be given, by
WILLIAM SKINNER.
Martinsburg , March 23, 1793.
AN Election will be held at the Court House on the first day of next Court, for the purpose of electing two fit persons to represent this County, in the next General Assembly. All persons intitled to vote, are desired to attend.
GEORGE CUNNINGHAM, Sheriff.
March 23, 1793.
Chester Ball,
Will stand this Season, at my stable in Shepherd's-Town , and will cover Mares at Two Dollars the Season. Chester is 16 hands high, a beautiful dark bay, strong and well made, and of a figure that will recommend himself to good judges. As the breed of the Chester Balls is so well known, I think needless saying any more about his pedigree. Good merchantable wheat or rye, delivered at my house, or at Foreman's, Hite's, Swearingen's, Hall's, or Rutherford's Mills, will be received in payment, at the market price; the grain to be delivered by the first day of September next.
HENRY LINE.
Shepherd's-Town , March 23, 1793.
THESE are to inform the Public in general, and our old Customers in particular, that after the date hereof, we appoint Thomas Duncann's Tavern for a stage, where we propose attending the first day of Court in each month, to receive Cloth to dress, and return it when dressed. All such as please to favour us with their custom, may depend on having their work done in the best manner, and with all possible despatch, by
THOMAS BUTTERFIELD,
HIRAM HANSHAW,
(Follers, at Capt. Hanthaw's Fulling Mill.
March 18, 1793.
Wanted by the Printer hereof, A sober, steady Man, as a Post-Rider.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY.
  1 Prize £475 0 0   1 do. 250 250 0 0   1 do. 100 100 0 0   1 do. a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, 14 8 0   10 do. Mens' Saddles, at 50/ 25 0 0   10 do. do. at 45/ 22 10 0   30 do. 60 Collars, at 7/ 21 0 0   30 do. 60 Collar Bridles, at 6/ 19 10 0   15 do. half curb Bridles, at 8/ 12 10 0   10 do. 30 snaffle ditto, at 5/ 6 0 0   36 do. 6 pair neat Boots, at 45/ 13 10 0   30 do. 60 pair good Shoes, at 10/ 30 0 0   14 do. 4 Womens' handsome Saddles, at 90/ 18 0 0   12 do. 36 common chairs, well finished, at 4/ 7 4 0   12 do. 24 chopping axes, at 10/ 12 0 0   2 do. 2 sets Plow Irons, at 3/ 3 15 0   6 do. 12 pair Waggon Chains, at 9/ 5 19 0   12 do. 12 new tables (near) 9 0 0   3 do. 6 new Ploughs, at 7/ 2 5 0   25 do. 200 Flour Barrels, at 1/ 18 15 0   50 do. 100 Wool Hats, at 6/ 30 0 0   24 do. 24 Roram Hats, at 3/ 36 0 0   12 do. 24 Screw Locks, at 8/ 10 0 0   34 do. 102 gallons Whisky, at 25/ 25 0 0   540 do. Caths, at 12/ each, 329 17 6 
  £1500 3 9   2667 Tickets, at 11/3 each, 1500 3 9 
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber flattered himself from his former address, accompanied with a Scheme of a Lottery which he then apprehended was well calculated for purchasers; but having, after trial found that the price of the Tickets were higher than many people thought proper to risk, and being advised by his friends to sell the same property in the manner known by the above scheme, being about two blanks to a prize, and desirous to encourage home-made manufactures, has intermixed among the Prizes a number of valuable articles made in this country, at cash price.
The highest prize contains a genteel Brick House, 46 feet long and 18 feet wide, in which there are three rooms neatly finished, with a commodious kitchen and garret; also a cellar under the same, 30 by 18 feet. Said House fronts New-Street, and the stream of water that runs through Mecklenburg (commonly called Shepherd's-Town ) runs under said building. The area of this prize contains 71 square feet.
The second prize is a Stone Malt-House, 50 feet long and 24 feet wide, well finished, and the situation calculated for the business; also, a Brew-House, 36 by 24 feet; they are both under one roof, but separated by said stream; at the lower end is a vacancy of 10 by 24 feet.
The third prize contains a Frame House, 18 by 16 feet, has a cellar under it, fronts New-Street, 33 feet, and thence runs with King-Street, 71 feet, which renders it a valuable corner. These Prizes lie near the centre of Shepherd's-Town . The appraisement of said property is so reduced, that any enquiring person cannot help observing that they are rated at under value.
The Subscriber hopes for encouragement to this proposal, as the Tickets are so low, being only at half the price of his former scheme, and a number of other chances than were formerly proposed.
Tickets will be left for sale at the Printing Office, and with others entrusted with subscription papers.
The Lottery will be drawn at the house of Mr. David Harris, at Mr. B. Swearingen's Ferry: This may be expected soon, as it is hoped, and there is good reason to believe, that the possessors of Tickets on the former plan, will renew their purchases on the present plan.
The cash prizes, &c. will be paid immediately after the drawing the Lottery, and deeds granted for the real property prizes at same time. Gentlemen of character will be appointed to superintend the drawing of the Lottery, and due notice given when it will commence, in the news-papers.
THOMAS WHITE.
Shepherd's-Town, Berkeley County, Virginia, March 22, 1793.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, about three weeks ago, a sorrel Colt, three years old this spring, with a blaze in his face, about fourteen hands and half high, neither docked or branded, his two hind feet white. Whoever brings the said colt to me, shall have two dollars reward.
WILLIAM HANNAH.
March 23, 1793.
NOTICE is hereby given, to those who have purchased Lots of the late General STEPHEN, in the town of Martinsburg , and not received Deeds of Conveyance for the same, that I am ready to convey the same, agreeable to their contracts, upon their complying with the terms of the same.
ROBERT STEPHEN.
March 22, 1793.
FOR SALE,
137 acres of good LAND, lying in Berkeley County , within two miles of Shepherd's-Town . The land may be considered as well improved;—there are about eighty acres cleared and under, good fence, a good Stone House, good Barn and stables. For terms apply to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
JACOB WILLIAMSON.
March 23, 1793.
Foreign Advices.
CLEVES, December 26a WE learn that General Clairfayde has entered Cologne with the remainder of his army, and has made himself master of the Arsenal. He is resolved to venture another battle, to attempt preventing the French from approaching the Rhine.
VIENNA, December 15a We have accounts that the Porte is arming against Russia, who will not be able to draw her troops out of Poland; which, with the idea of Russia's acting against the French, seems to offer a favourable opportunity for the Turks to break with the Czarina, in hopes of obtaining some of the advantages they gave up the last peace.
PARIS, January 4.
Rupture with England.
In an extraordinary sitting on Monday night, the Minister of Foreign Affairs made a report upon the disposition of a bill, which he said was before the Parliament of England, relative to foreigners in that kingdom.
He then recited some clauses of the bill just passed, respecting foreigners in England. The Executive Council of France had decided,
1st. "That the Minister of the French Republic, at London, should present a note to the British Ministry, in which he should demand, in the name of the French Republic, a clear, ready, and categorical answer upon this question, whether the general denomination of foreigners, used in the new Bill, was meant to comprise Frenchmen?"
2d. "If an affirmative answer should be returned, or if none should be received within three days, the Minister shall be authorised to declare, that the French Republic cannot but consider such conduct as an infraction to the treaty of 1786; and that in consequence she should cease to consider herself as bound, by it."
This report of the Minister was referred to the Marine and Diplomatic committees.
The Convention accordingly decreed, that the Executive Power should give an account of the official declarations made to the English Minister upon this subject, and of the answers received in consequence of them.
The report then went on to propose a declaration, that the French were ready for War, or for Alliance with England; and to demand that 30 sail of the line and 24 frigates should be immediately armed, as well as that Commissioners should be sent to all the marine departments. The last proposal made by the Report, that a Committee of General Defence should be formed, was decreed by the Assembly; the others were referred to that Committee.
It will be a truly curious fact, to see the manner in which the Municipality of Paris treat the Royal family. The commissioners of the Temple have lately informed the general council, that Louis, encumbered by the length of his beard, begged repeatedly to be allowed to shave himself. On observing to the council, that Louis's razors had been taken from him; the commune have agreed, that the demand of Louis, his wife, his sister, and of his daughter, tending to have a pair of scissors and a razor, shall be dismissed. As the municipality is responsible for the person of Louis, the council agreed that a razor may be granted him, but that he shall not use it, but in the presence of two commissaries.

FRESH ADVICES.
By the Ship Favourite, Captain Heaviside, from Liverpool, and the Ship Tryal, Captain Wass, from Lisbon, arrived at Philadelphia, we have received the following foreign Advices:
TREVE, December 24.
On the 17th and 18th inst. the French attempted to attack the entrenchment at Wavren, but were so well received by the Austrians, that the whole surface of the ground was covered with their dead.
On the 19th the French detached 400 men to the village of Tavern, to raise batteries. As soon as the Austrians heard of this, they marched against them, killed the advanced post, surrounded the village, fell upon the French, who were then boiling their soup in the village, who were all cut to pieces, owing to their desperate resistance, except seven who were made prisoners, and 13 dangerously wounded—three of their hussars saved themselves by flight.
They evacuated Saarbrough and the whole district of Saaergan the 20th inst.
Madrid, December 29. We have been assured some days ago, that our Court is resolved to declare its neutrality during the present war. Yet our troops continue their march, and our artillery is collecting near the frontiers. The French Minister, it is said, has demanded an explanation, and a Courier will be despatched to-morrow with the answer. We do not as yet know whether it will be satisfactory, and this uncertainty prolongs our expenses, though very little of our Mexican and Peruvian riches remain at present in the Treasury.
FRANCE.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
MONDAY, January 14.
The Convention called for the order of the day, being the final judgment of Louis XVI.
Lehardy moved, that it be previously decided by a nominal call, if the decree that is to be pronounced on the fate of Louis, shall be sanctioned by the nation at large.
Another proposed these questions:
1. Is it compatible with the interest of the state, that Louis be deprived of his dignity?
2. Is it proper that he should suffer death, or should he be imprisoned for life?
3. In either case, shall an appeal to the people take place?
Coulhon and Gauthier moved, that the following question be first put:
Is Louis guilty of high treason and conspiracy against the liberty and sovereignty of the nation?
Louvet moved, that in order to show a proper respect to the opinions of the different members, it should be first decided, whether or not the appeal to the sovereign people should take place?
Cambacérès was of opinion that the Convention ought to pronounce a judgment, in ipso facto ; he expressed at the same time his doubts, if the Convention had such a power vested in them; he therefore moved, that to avoid all difficulties, the Convention should make an appeal to the primary assemblies, to consult them, whether or not it is their will that the Convention should judge Louis, and pronounce sentence upon him?
Quinette was for judging Louis, and referring his sentence to the sovereign people, in the primary assemblies.
The mountaineers became extremely clamorous, and wished that Louis should be immediately sentenced to suffer death, that his sentence should be pronounced and afterwards referred to the ratification of the people.
After many tumultuous debates, the discussion was finally closed, and the following three questions adopted on the motion of Barrere:
1. Is Louis guilty or not guilty of high treason, and of attempts against the general safety of the state?
2. Shall the appeal to the people take place?
3. What punishment shall he suffer?
TUESDAY, January 15.
Buzot moved, and the Convention decreed, that every member who should vote on the question terminating the judgment of Louis, should have his name inscribed in a book destined for that purpose, and the different names should afterwards be sent to the 84 departments.
Here Manuel, one of the secretaries, read the first question, on which the members of the Convention were to vote, viz.
"Is Louis guilty or not guilty of high treason, and of attempts against the general safety of the state?"
The nominal call began, M. Salles read the names, and each member ascended the tribunes.
The following members then voted.
Boulot. I vote that Louis be imprisoned with his family, till all the nation shall unite to decide his fate.
Lanjuines. Louis is guilty.
Boudren. I declare Louis is guilty.
Vandelicourt. Legislators, I do not choose to be a judge in a criminal matter.
Lalande. Louis is neither guilty nor not guilty.
Offelin. I know that Louis paid his guards at Coblenz; I do therefore pronounce him guilty.
M. Egalite. Guilty.
Darron. Yes, he is guilty.
Comte. Speaking as a legislator, Louis is guilty; as a judge I would speak.
Montaigne. Louis is guilty, nay, more than guilty.
Faure. Louis is guilty in point of the law respecting royalty, and I do declare him guilty.
Delyle. To put the question, whether Louis is guilty or not guilty, is to ask if we are ourselves guilty. I do declare Louis is guilty.
Boarned des Sablons. Louis is guilty and not guilty.
Morisons. I can answer none of the questions proposed.
Noel. I once had a son. He died in defence of his country. I do not think that a father who bewails a son, slain, can be the judge of him who is accused of being the author of his wretchedness.
Maure. Guilty, on my honor and conscience.
Corea Fulier. Guilty.
Valady. I cannot pronounce, for I am no judge.
Fauchett. As citizen I am convinced of his guilt; as legislator I declare him guilty; as judge I have nothing to say.
Dubois. As a judge I do declare Louis is guilty; but we ought to appeal to the people.
Lamont. I can never believe that the Convention have all powers vested in them; upon the present matter I shall be silent for ever.
Lariviere. I did never vote that the Convention should judge Louis, so I cannot vote on the business in question.
Dolcet. I vote for the safe custody of Louis and his family, till the termination of the war; take care that he may have no successor; and when the war is once terminated; let the decree of his fate be submitted to the people.
Maynard was of the same opinion.
Chambon. I vote for the appeal to the people; I also vote that the abolition of royalty and the establishment of the primary assemblies, be likewise submitted to the people.
Barabion. I will be no judge; my conscience does not allow it.
Julien. I am invested with unlimited powers; and in virtue of my legislative capacity, I do declare that Louis is guilty.
The nominal call being terminated, M. Vergniaux, the President, rose, and spoke as follows:
"Out of 735 voters, 16 have been absent by leave; five by absence; one for cause unknown; 26 have made divers declarations; and 693 have voted for the question in the affirmative; I do declare, in the name of the Convention,
"That Louis Capet is guilty of high treason, and of attempts against the general safety of the state."
Here the second question was put,
"Shall the appeal to the people take place?"
A great number of members spoke for and against the appeal; and almost every one of them seemed apprehensive of all the complicated horrors of civil war.
When Louvet and Manuel gave their vote respecting this question, they expressed, in the strongest language, their indignation at having heard one of the nearest relatives of Louis vote for his death.
Soon after M. Egalite came to vote on the second question, he said—"I only mind my duty, and I do vote that the appeal shall not take place."
Clootz voted against the appeal. The nominal call was determined at eleven o'clock, and the following was the result:
 Members absent, 20  Members who did not give their vote, 10  Sick Members, 3  Absent Members without cause, 3  Members against the Appeal, 424  Members for the Appeal, 283  Majority against the Appeal, 141 
Here Barrere, the President, rose, and said: "The National Convention doth decree, that the sentence which it shall pronounce upon Louis Capet, shall not be referred to the appeal to the people!"
Paris, January 10. All our ambitious chiefs are every where publicly accused: The liberty of the press, which has appeared dead for these last four months, is again reviving, and the most favoured publications, even to our very songs, are those who take the part of our unfortunate Monarch.
Instead of those fulsome addresses daily sent to applaud the conduct of the Assembly, we have now nothing but addresses to condemn, and censure the members for their indecent accusations and quarrels among themselves. In some of them, they are fairly told, that they have nearly lost the confidence of their constituents; and if they do not immediately proceed to the establishment of a constitution, law, and good order, the objects for which they are assembled, the nation will do justice to itself.
Vienna, December 25. A war between Russia and the Porte is considered here as inevitable, especially as the Turks are daily augmenting their forces on the frontiers. We are informed, on the other hand, by letters from Choczim, dated November 24, that the Russians have 20,000 men near Akerman in Bessarabia, and 30,000 on the frontiers of Moldavia, to watch the motions of the Ottomans. Whatever turn affairs may take, we are assured that the Russians will not withdraw their troops from Poland.
The combined army will act only upon the defensive until the arrival of Prince de Cobourg.
Warsaw, Dec. 22. Letters from Cherson state, that the Russians are fitting out a fleet at Sebastopol, to meet the French, who wish to appear with a formidable fleet before Constantinople.
Berlin, Dec. 29. By a courier who arrived here on the 27th, from the army, we have received certain intelligence, that his Majesty will pass the winter with his troops. He will probably stay some days with the Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel; but he intends by his presence, to hasten and direct the dispositions for another campaign against the French. It will be carried on with the utmost vigour, and
the court of Vienna will make efforts proportionate to the greater interests which it has in the war. The forces of the two powers will act separately, but they will probably be augmented by troops from the principal Germanic States; for it appears there will be no distinct army of the Empire, and that the contingencies of the different Princes will serve with the Austrian and Prussian troops.
Nuremberg, Dec. 29. At one o'clock yesterday, General Feld Zeugmeister, Count de Coloredo, who commands the first corps destined for the Rhine, arrived in this city with all the staff-officers, and at the same time the regiments of Brentano and Keul, both infantry, occupied the neighbouring villages. Bodies of Imperial troops file off daily through our territories, and on Monday next, a large train of artillery will proceed through this city in order to proceed to Furth.
Brussels, January 6. We are informed, by letters from the Hague, that the Dutch are making preparations by sea and land to put themselves in a state of defence. Great exertions are making to raise the regiments to their full complements, and an high bounty is given to induce recruits to enter. In some ports several ships have been put in commission. The environs of Bois-le-duc have been laid under water, and the garrisons of all the frontier towns have been augmented.
January 9. We are informed that General Clairfayt is making every necessary disposition to defend the banks of the Rhine with vigour. The letters which bring us this intelligence add, that the Austrian army is fortifying itself in Cologne, where it has already been reinforced by some regiments; and that more reinforcements are daily expected. On the other hand, the French troops now continue to suffer much from want of provisions, forage, and other necessaries; and, on this account, they have not since the affair of Vervier, carried on their operations against the Austrians with the same spirit as heretofore.
LONDON, January 12.
The admiralty-board sit now daily, Sundays only excepted, on account of the very great accumulation of business in the naval department.
Yesterday, a board was held at the admiralty office, Charing-Cross, when several tenders for the impress service were put into commission.
It was, yesterday, reported, at the public offices, that the French had ordered thirty-five sail of the line, and more than twenty frigates, to be prepared for sea.
General Conway's regiment of Blues is now to be increased ten men per company, or ninety men in the whole. The increase of this regiment is remarkable; for during the whole of the last war, not one man was added to it.
The combined armies destined to act against France the ensuing spring, will, it is said, amount to more than 300,000 men. The Austrian and Prussian troops will be each under a separate command.
Portsmouth, January 13. This day orders were received for the following ships to be got ready for commission with all possible despatch: Brunswick, of 74 guns; St. Albans, 64; Ardent, 64.
The Right Hon. Lord Howe is certainly to command the channel fleet, in which the Duke of Clarence is to have a division; Lord Hood, with the powerful assistance of Horham and other celebrated officers, may perhaps speak with the French fleet in the Mediterranean.
January 15. Yesterday morning letters were received at the admiralty office, Charing-Cross from Commodore Murray, who is now at anchor in the Scheldt. They were sent off by the Commodore on Thursday last. The French gun-boats which lately entered the Scheldt, it now turns out, proceeded but a little way, they ran aground between high and low water, and the French quitted them in their small boats, intending to return at high water; but before they returned the Dutch had fairly thrown a bank of earth around them. The French finding it impossible to move the boats, have deserted them. No French vessels of any kind had either entered or quitted the Scheldt from the time Commodore Murray anchored there till the date of his despatches.
Government have determined upon fortifying our West-India Islands.
ST. EUSTATIUS, February 15.
Since our last several vessels arrived in this and the neighbouring islands—The news by them is, that every preparation was making by the English to carry on a vigorous war against France; 14 sail of the line were ready at Portsmouth, and Ten Thousand men were embarking there. Lord Hood is to command the grand fleet, and the Duke of Clarence comes to the West Indies—four French frigates and four cutters had passed up the Scheldt to Antwerp; they are the first men of war that has gone up so high for these 240 years. Three English frigates, under the command of Commodore Murray, and several Dutch men of war have also entered the Scheldt, so that an action between them and the French was momentarily expected—It is also said that the Duke of Brunswick had totally defeated General Custine; General Dumourier and Kellerman, had put their armies into winter quarters.
We hear from Antigua, that an English express frigate had arrived at Barbadoes, from whence she sent her despatches to General Cuyler at Antigua, who immediately sailed for Barbadoes: all that transpired of his despatches is, that an engagement had taken place in the British Channel between some French and English ships, but the particulars were not known.

UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, March 9.
The additional Union-Bank Bill has passed both branches of the legislature. The sum to be subscribed by the Commonwealth, to the Stock of the above Bank, as sent up to the Senate, was 300,000 dollars, but this sum was therein reduced to 200,000 dollars: which reduction the House has concurred in.
There are employed in the business of making Women's Shoes , in the towns of Lynn and Reading , (including the women who bind them) fifteen hundred people—who make and export, annually, to different parts of the Continent, four hundred and fifty thousand pair of Shoes. A saving to the United States of 337,000 dollars a year.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Tobago, to a gentleman in this city, dated February 14 1793.
"Last week about 3000 French regulars made a descent upon this Island. One seventy-four, two sixty-fours, and two frigates anchored in Cow's Bay, and demanded a surrender of this Island. The militia are constantly under arms: we have a strong expectation of an English war."
PHILADELPHIA, March 16.
Extract of a letter from a respectable mercantile house in Lisbon, to their correspondent in this city, dated February 8.
"We this day have received a confirmation that the King of France was executed the 21st of January, and that war is inevitable."
"Since our last publication, we have received further information respecting the death of the King of France, from various quarters, viz. by the ship Perseverance , Capt. Boys, in 32 days from Gibraltar—by the Dominic-Terry , and by an arrival from Oporto, at Baltimore. All these accounts agree in confirming this news; and yet the letters from Merchants in Europe, of the 5th of February, mention their firm opinions, that there would be no war, although in the postscript to their letters, they seem to have entirely changed those opinions all in an instant, merely on hearing that the King of France was executed. One of the most respectable of those merchants, after expressing an opinion that there would be no war, adds the following postscript, dated Lisbon, February 5."
"The death of the King of France, who was beheaded, makes me change opinion about war, believing it possible; and that the only respected colours will be yours [the Americans] in Europe,—I am, &c."
Many, however, were of the opposite opinion with the gentleman who wrote the foregoing, as they placed their dependence, for certain peace, upon the very circumstance of the King's death, and that it would rather operate in such a way, as to deter the powers threatening France, from any further attempts.
There are, nevertheless, accounts by the Perseverance , Captain Boys, who left Gibraltar, the 13th February, that the Governor (Boyd) had received official accounts from Madrid, of the fate of Louis XVI. and that the minute-guns were expected to be fired—but that this circumstance did not take place.
Letters to the owners of the Perseverance say, that war between Britain and France was expected, and that as so many of the European powers would take the field this summer against France, there would be a great demand for American produce from the French, who were making every necessary preparation to meet their enemies.
Colonel Humphreys, the American Minister to Portugal, was at Lisbon when Captain Boys left it. Extract of a Letter from Gibraltar, dated February 12, 1793
"We are still in a state of uncertainty, with respect to war or peace; but now the unfortunate King of France is no more, having been put to death on the 21st ult. we shall soon know what determination the powers of Europe will come to. Spain has agreed to join Great Britain and Holland, against France, and they are making great preparations for war. The Algerines have declared war against the Dutch, being displeased with the last presents they sent them—we have a strong squadron of Portuguese men of war here, watching the Algerines. There is no danger of vessels under your colours coming to this place."
BALTIMORE, March 22.
A Letter from a Gentleman at Paris, to his Correspondent in London, dated January 17, Half past Nine in the Evening, says,
"I am sorry it falls to my Lot to communicate to you the most distressing Intelligence of the Event which has just taken place."
"The National Convention, after sitting near 38 Hours, has just voted that the Punishment of Death shall be inflicted on his Most Christian Majesty."
"This unjust and iniquitous Judgment was carried by a Majority of rather more than a Hundred. Fifty of this Number, though they voted for Death, differed in Opinion from the Rest in respect to the Time when it should be inflicted, some thinking it should not be put in execution till the End of the War, and others proposing that it should be postponed till the Sense of the People should be taken. Pétion and many of the leading Members, voted for Death with these Restrictions."
"Amazement and Terror appear universally to prevail: and the Confusion of those who are known to have been attached to the Royal Prisoner, can more easily be imagined than described. So great was the general Terror during this long Sitting of the Convention, that many of the Members, who went to the Hall on Tuesday Morning with a positive Resolution of saving the King, if possible, found themselves compelled, by the most urgent Motives of personal Safety, to vote against him."
"There undoubtedly was great Reason for this Apprehension; for a most formidable Mob was collected, which openly threatened, by Name, many of the Members, to murder them upon the Spot, if they did not vote for the Death of the King."
"I cannot express the Horror which was painted in the Countenance of every Individual in the National Convention, where the very worst of Mankind were assembled, when the Duke of Orleans gave his Vote for the Death of his King and Relation. Even Manual, in a very proper and spirited Manner, attacked him upon it. This execrable Branch of the House of Bourbon has had a Remittance of more than 20 000 Livres sent to him from England, by which he is in some Measure enabled to defray the Charge of the Assassins whom he and Robespierre have now in pay."
"The King is perfectly reconciled to his Fate."
"The Situation of her Majesty, Madame Elizabeth, and the Princess-Royal, is melancholy indeed! The latter has for some time been unwell; and the Indelicate Conversation, upon her Majesty applying for a Physician, is not to be described.—The Dauphin is perfectly well and is universally beloved."
By the Trial , Captain Watts, we have received the following Particulars, respecting the Death of the unfortunate Louis XVI. On the 17th of January last a Mob had surrounded the Convention, and threatened not to let one Member escape with his Life, until Sentence should be pronounced, and brought forth and read to them: in Consequence of which the Convention were obliged to satisfy the People, and a Committee was appointed to carry the Sentence and read it to the King, in his Apartment; which when they had done, it is said, he fainted—that the Lights were then taken from the Apartment for some Time, and the King left alone, in order that, when he recovered, he might feel the more Horror—that the Execution took place on Monday the 21st of January, early in the Morning, and with Torch Light; a Hole was dug under the Scaffold, into which the Head and Trunk fell; and a Fire was made, which reduced them to Ashes; after which the Place was paved over, in order, if possible, to pass the Action into Oblivion—That it was further mentioned, M Egalite, who had signed the Sentence, had not thereby been able to save himself from the Force of the Decree for banishing all the Branches of the Royal Family.
A Letter, dated the 6th of February, received by the above Vessel, says, "By the last Packet, which arrived the 5th Instant, we have the disagreeable News of the Death of the King of France: he was tried on Sunday the 20th of January, and condemned to be executed the next Day, at 10 o'Clock in the Morning; but was beheaded at 4 in the Morning, by Torch-Light; After his Head was cut off, it fell into the Hole dug for the Purpose, and his Body was thrown after it, without any Ceremony or Parade: This Conduct seems to impress Horror and Resentment upon all who have been heard to speak on the Subject."
Further Accounts by the Trial , mention, that they were pressing Men sail at Lisbon when the Trial failed, and the Place was strongly fortified—that 1300 had been pressed in one Night, and the common Gaols almost emptied of Men—that the People there were dreadfully alarmed for Fear of a Visit from the French Fleet, which was said to be on a very respectable Footing—that the English Packet had four shots fired at her by a French Frigate, as she went out of Lisbon, with intention to bring the Packet to; but she refused to slacken Sail, and proceeded on her Voyage with hoisted Colours—That the English Prints were filled with Accounts of the Eager Spirit of that Nation for War—that, exclusive of the King's Bounty of Five Pounds, the Counties had offered an additional Recompence of Fifty Shillings to every Seaman who would enter the Fleet; the Consequence of which was, that men were enlisting extremely fast—that there were 18 British Ships of the Line ready for Sea, and it was believed they were destined to join the Spanish and Portuguese Fleets.
MARTINSBURG, APRIL 1.
From all accounts which we have collected respecting the fate of the King of France, although they seem to agree in general as to that catastrophe, yet none of them can be said to be officially accurate, to enable us to form a definitive opinion; our readers will judge for themselves.
[From a Liverpool Paper.]
On Saturday evening last, an elegant dressed effigy of the great and mighty Thomas Paine, Esquire, Member of the National Convention of France, and formerly a Stay-maker and Exciseman in England, was carried in much state through most of the principal streets in this town, attended by drums, fife and colours. A little after five o'clock, the cavalcade proceeded to the front of the Exchange, where a chimney-sweeper marched up in solemn form to the malefactor, as the mock Clergyman who was supposed to attend him—after seeming to converse with him for some time, the scoty clerical con-
cluded with the following words, uttered in an audible tone:—
For propagating doctrines fraught with evil, Thy body seeks the flames, thy soul the devil! He was then set on fire, amidst the loud huzzas of the populace, who chose that method as the most expressive they could devise to testify their contempt for a character who has so justly merited the detestation & provoked the resentment of all peaceable and well disposed people. A few groans of disapprobation broke involuntarily forth, from a few individuals who could not forbear feeling some distress at the indignity with which their Prophet, Priest and King, was treated.
MARRIED. Mr. WILLIAM RIDDLE, to Miss SUSANNA NOURSE.
On MONDAY next will be rented, To the highest bidder, for the term of one year, from the 15th of April, instant, The PLANTATION belonging to the Subscriber, situated on the East side the Branch.
A L S O, At the same time will be sold, A quantity of Grain in the ground, some Farming Utensils, &c.
The sale to be on the premises, where the terms will be made known.
WILLIAM LEMEN.
THE Subscriber being about to close his present business, returns his thanks to his many friends, and the public in general, for their past favours, and flatters himself that from his readiness to answer their calls on credit, and the indulgence he has given (much to his own injury) that they will now come in and settle their accounts;—for this purpose, he will attend at his present residence, from this day until Saturday evening next:—those who pay off their respective balances, he will consider himself under the most lasting obligations to; and such as cannot make it convenient to pay, but will settle, will receive sincere thanks, from
WILLIAM LEMEN.
Shepherd's Town, April 1, 1793.
N O T I C E.
IT has been insinuated to the disadvantage of my Lottery, and consequently to the sale of the Tickets, that the Houses and Lot are under a Mortgage, which the Subscriber readily acknowledges, and that had it not been for that incumbrance, he would not have taken this plan of disposing of it. It was and is the Subscriber's intention, by this mode of sale, to redeem it from the incumbrance, and get near the value of the premises. He will not receive any money for the Tickets, but the same is to be paid into the hands of either Major Henry Bedinger, Capt. James Kerrey, or Mr. James Lawson, in Martinsburg, and there to remain till the mortgage is uplifted, which will be immediately after the drawing of the Lottery, at which time the Deeds will be made to the fortunate adventurers. The purchasers on the former scheme are requested to give up their old Tickets and receive new ones in their place. As near one half of the Tickets in the former Lottery have been sold, which consequently gives an immediate sale to nearly the whole of the present, the Managers have determined on commencing the drawing by the first day of MAY next.
THOMAS WHITE.
Shepherd's Town, March 30, 1793.
WHEREAS a few days since I gave a promissary note of sixteen pounds fourteen shillings, currency, to JOSEPH DEAN, being the balance due him for a Mare purchased of him, but the said Mare is by no means equal to the engagements and warrants of the said Dean, I therefore forewarn all persons from taking any assignment on the said note, as I am determined not to pay it, unless compelled thereto by law.
LEONARD DAVIS.
March 30, 1793.
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, either by note or book account, are requested to settle on or before next Court, as no longer indulgence can or will be given, by
CHARLES WINTERSMITH.
April 1, 1793.
THE Subscribers for Lots in the town of Woodstock, who live in Berkeley County, and have not yet obtained Deeds of Conveyance for the same, will please to take notice, that such Deeds, properly executed, are lodged for them in the hands of Mr. George Tilley, of Martinsburg, and Col. John Morrow, of Shepherd's Town, of whom they may be had on paying the purchase money or goods, according to the terms of the subscription, or give their notes on demand, and oblige their humble servant,
JOHN HOPWOOD.
March 28, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
ODE TO EQUALITY.
EQUALITY, first privilege of man! To thee we owe our freedom and our laws! From thee our government receiv'd its plan; In thee our happiness beholds its cause. Columbia's sons from proud distinctions free, Proclaim'd thee welcome to their gen'rous land; Rank'd king and peasant in the same degree, And offer'd justice with an equal hand. As that bright orb, the source of heat and day, Knows no distinction in the enliv'ning glance; Darts on each mortal an impartial ray, Beaming kind lustre through the wide expanse. By thee control'd, proud Louis lost the crown, Proud in despotic pow'r and lawless sway; Thy justice brought the aspiring monster down, And France rejoices in the bright display. Hail, happy era! may it soon commence, When thou shalt reign o'er the enlighten'd globe; When thou shalt equal liberty dispense, And tyranny of all its pow'rs disrobe: When ev'ry nation, taught to found, Her laws on liberality, Shall find her wealth and peace abound, The fruits of true Equality.
That high bred Horse
Jolley Ranter,
Will stand at the stable of JACOB MILLER, four miles from Shepherd's-Town, on the road leading from thence to Charlestown. JOLLEY RANTER was got by Col. Barnet's horse Dragon; his grand-sire Benjerman's imported horse Lofty, a full-bred dray. His dam by Rainbow. His grand-dam by Othello, out of a dove mare. JOLLEY RANTER rises seven years old, of a beautiful dapple grey, full sixteen hands and half high, equal in figure and strength for either road or waggon to any now kept in these parts. He will cover at the moderate price of 17/6 and one bushel of oats or corn, delivered when the Mare is brought. Wheat or Rye will be received in any mill convenient for the season. The season to commence the 20th inst. and end the 20th of June. The money for the season to be paid by the 15th of August. FREDERICK BEDINGER. MARCH 15, 1793.
N O T I C E.
I HAVE attended a considerable time in this town for the express purpose of settling all the accounts of the Trustees of Mr. William Spalding, without completing my design; my private affairs require my immediate return to Baltimore—have deposited the books of said Trustees with Mr. Henry Bedinger, who will shew the accounts to any person concerned. Mr. Josiah Raymond is furnished with a list of balances unsettled, and will grant receipts for moneys paid him agreeable to that list. The Trustees offer for sale, two Brick and two Frame HOUSES, with the Lots and Appurtenances, late the property of Mr. Spalding, situate in this town. Proposals for the purchase of the whole or a part, will be received by Mr. Bedinger. It is expected every person who have accounts on the said books, unsettled, will immediately apply, and thereby prevent a disagreeable situation. REUBEN ETTING. Shepherd's-Town, March 11th, 1793.
T O B E S O L D,
A tract of very good unimproved Land, Containing 288 acres, known by the name of the silver mines, lying on the river Potowmac, Berkely County, Virginia, situate one and half miles above the mouth of Back-Creek. This land is as well timbered as any lying between it and the Alleghany, the situation of which, being so near the Potowmac, the timber may be rafted down the river at a very small expence—it has two never failing springs, and good meadows may be made on it. For terms, apply to the subscriber, who will give an indisputable title. DAVID WOLGAMOTT. March 11, 1793. N. B. The above described land abounds with Iron ore of an excellent quality.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A good hand as a PLOUGHMAN. Constant employ and good pay, through the season. Inquire of the Printer.
The Subscriber has for SALE, the following
VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND.
ONE of 234 acres, in two tenements, both in high cultivation, within half a mile of the river Potowmac, and three and half from this town. One of 115 acres, within half a mile of this town; the land is equal to, and as well timbered as any in the County. One of 106 and half acres, on the river, within three quarters of a mile of this place. Another of 68 acres, one mile below the ferry, on the Maryland side, chiefly river bottom, with running water, an orchard, and other improvements. Also, a double Saw-Mill, and a Grist-Mill, at the mouth of Sidelong Hill Creek, Maryland.
It is presumed that no person will purchase any of the above property, without viewing it, therefore a particular description is not necessary. The whole, or any part of the above, will be sold for cash, or deferred stock. For terms, inquire of JACOB BEDINGER. Shepherd's-Town, March 15th, 1793.
N. B. I have likewise, an elegant and well-finished two story BRICK HOUSE, situated on the public square in this town, which I will sell on the above terms, or rent for one or more years; it will suit any kind of public business, but best for a Tavern. I. B.
To be rented, for three years, That well-known commodious Tavern belonging to the Subscriber, situated in the centre of MARTINSBURG. This House for situation and convenience, is not equalled by any one in the place for public business.
If the above House is not rented for a Tavern by the 11th day of April next, it will be let to private families, being well accommodated for that purpose, having a partition in the centre, two cellars, two kitchens, two stair cases, with 5 or 6 rooms and fire-places in each end, plenty of good garden, and stable sufficient for 40 horses, &c. The situation of this house would well suit a store-keeper, being a commodious stand for business. For terms, apply to ALEXANDER ROGERS. March 15, 1793.
F O R S A L E,
449 Acres of LAND, lying on New-Creek, in Hampshire County, within 2 1/2 miles of Potowmac River, 200 acres of which land are rillable, 50 acres are cleared and under fence; 4 or 5 acres are in good meadow, and much more may be added. The land is thin, but valuable, being convenient to navigation, which is daily improving—boats now load at the mouth of New-Creek. A general warrantee will be given the purchaser. For terms, apply to THOMAS WHITTAKER, near Charlestown. Sept. 14, 1792. r.f.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 22d day of November, 1792. In CHANCERY.
John Potts, eldest son and heir at law, and Elizabeth Potts, daughter and legatee of Jonas Potts, dec. Complts.
Against George Beeler, administrator, &c. of William Vestall, dec. who was administrator of John Vestall, dec. who was executor of Jonas Potts, dec. and William Vestall, eldest son and heir at law of the said William Vestall, dec. who was eldest son and heir at law of the said John Vestall, dec. Defs.
THE defendant Beeler, not having entered his appearance, agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and according to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel—It is ordered: that the said defendant Beeler do appear here, on the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the complainants—and that a copy of this order be forthwith published in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-house of the said County. A copy. Teste, MOSES HUNTER, c. c.
DR. J. HARRIS,
HAVING removed from the Widow Harrison's, and taken a room and lodgings at the Printing-Office in this town, offers his services to those who may wish to employ him, and assures them that their commands shall be diligently attended to, at his usual reasonable charges. Martinsburg, March 11, 1793.
STAVES wanted immediately.
THE Subscribers want about 30 or 40 thousand red or white oak barrel STAVES, for which they will give eight dollars per thousand, delivered at the Great Falls. They must be thick enough to drive two out of each, for which the cash will be paid at the delivery of each load, by JAMES and DANIEL DOUGLASS. March 6, 1793.
BY virtue of an Act of Assembly for establishing the Town of Martinsburg, passed in the year of our Lord, 1778, the Trustees of the said Town will expose to Public Sale, on the 4th Monday in May next, Thirty Lots of Land, lying and being in the said Town, for which deeds will be made the purchasers by the Trustees, on their complying with the terms at the sale made known. Per order of the Trustees, ROBERT COCKBURN, Secretary. February 23, 1793.
ALL Persons having demands against the estate of CHARLES DEMOSS and REBECCA his wife, deceased, by executions, judgments, or bonds, are desired to bring them in immediately; and all persons indebted are likewise requested to make immediate payments, to JAMES HOLIDAY, JONATHAN GARARD, Executors. February 20, 1793.
T O B E S O L D, The PLANTATION, belonging to the Subscriber, situated about 5 miles from Martinsburg, and the same distance from Shepherd's Town, containing about 280 acres of good farming land, well timbered, has good buildings thereon, and good meadow may be made. For terms of sale, apply on the premises, to TUNIS QUICK. Berkeley County, February 22, 1793.
THE Partnership of MOORE & YOUNG, having been dissolved, by mutual consent, on the 1st instant, all persons to whom they are indebted, are desired to call on GEORGE MOORE & CO. for payment; and those indebted to them are requested, in like manner, to call and discharge the same. GEORGE MOORE, ROBERT YOUNG. ROBERT YOUNG has removed to his Store, in Fairfax-Street, opposite Mr. Lockwood's Library. Alexandria, Jan. 16, 1793.
ALEXANDRIA, JANUARY 18, 1793. The SUBSCRIBER has just opened, A HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT, IN that noted and commodious Dwelling, lately occupied by Mr. JOHN WISE. He has supplied himself with a most excellent Cook, who was for many years employed as such by the President of the United States—has engaged two very complete Waiters—two active, and smart hostlers—has been very particular in the choice of his liquors and selecting his provisions of every kind; and as he is determined to pay the strictest attention to his business, he flatters himself that those who may be pleased to favour him with their custom, will not find themselves disappointed at the usage they shall meet with. JOHN ABERT.
Whereas Christian Clife, of Shepherd's-Town, hath obtained a bond of me, for goods bought at his vendue last fall, and as I have paid him the greatest part of said bond, which he says is Six Pounds some Shillings, Virginia money, and as I went to him this day, in company with Mr. Jacob Haines and Mr. John Jones, sen. as witnesses, and tendered him the balance of the money due on said bond, but he the said Clife refused to even let me see the bond, but said he would sell it for its whole amount; now I therefore forewarn all persons from taking any assignment on said bond, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled thereto by law. Given under my hand this 22d day of March, 1793. HENRY FIZER.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds and Notes, Magistrates' Summons, Sheriffs' Blanks, Lawyer's Declarations, &c. &c.