The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-10-06 00:00:00

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN last night out of the pasture of the subscriber, in Hamilton Township, York County, Pennsylvania, a dark bay mare, about 14 1/2 hands high, three years old, a small star, neither branded nor thod. It is supposed the was taken by a man who calls himself John Hamilton, and says he bro't a drove of horses from Knoxville, in Virginia; he is about twenty-five years of age, five feet ten inches high, slender made, dark hair; had on a blue broad-cloth coat with large yellow buttons, corduroy breeches, and neat boots, an oil cloth on his hat. Whoever takes up the thief and secures him that he may be brought to justice, shall have sixteen dollars, and for the mare four dollars and reasonable expences if brought home, by
WILLIAM REED.
September 23, 1794.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS Stolen out of the Subscriber's pasture, on the night of the 24th inst. a dark bay horse, three white feet, a star in his forehead, a little white on his lower lip, fifteen hands high and about eight years old; supposed to be stolen by a certain John Dobson, (a Collier) lately from Patapsco and Miles' iron works in Pennsylvania. Whoever will secure said horse, so that the owner gets him again, shall receive Eighteen Dollars, and for horse and thief the above Reward, if delivered to me, near Keeptrift Furnace, upon Potowmac.
ADAM MOLER.
Berkeley County September 25, 1794.
WHEREAS I passed my note of hand to a certain Benjamin Shepherd, for five pounds six of seven shillings, Virginia currency, payable the fifteenth day of October next; I do hereby caution all persons from taking an assignment on, or buying said note, as I can make it appear that there was a mistake made in settling the account for which the note was given, and I shall not pay it till the mistake is rectified, unless compelled by law. The said Shepherd lives in Frankfort town, Hampshire county.
BENJAMIN SHIPMAN.
September 25, 1794.
ALL persons having any claims against the estate of the late Andrew Hart, are hereby notified to bring in their accounts properly attested, by the fifteenth day of October next, without fail; and all those indebted to said estate are desired to make payment by that period, as a settlement is determined on without further delay.
ROBERT CREIGHTON, Administrator.
September 29, 1794.
WHEREAS I passed my note of hand with Capt. Joseph Chapline, security, bearing date the 19th instant, to a certain Joseph Clark, jun. of Berkeley County, and State of Virginia, for the payment of seven pounds ten shillings, in twelve months from the date, which note was for a mare which proved to be unfound, and died in three or four days afterwards. Now this is to forewarn all persons whatsoever from taking an assignment of the said note, as I am determined not to pay it until compelled by law.
WILLIAM MOUND.
Washington County, Maryland, Sept. 26, 1794.
THE Subscribers to the New Virginia Justice, and the Public in general, are respectfully informed, that the manuscript of that work will, in a few days, be deposited with the Printer at Richmond for publication, and completed, if possible, by the rising of the next Session of the General Assembly. Gentlemen holding subscription papers will particularly oblige the author in keeping them open 'till the first day of November next, after which time they will add to the obligation by returning them to Robert Pollard, Esq. of Richmond, with whatever money they may have received, in advance. For the accommodation of subscribers, the books belonging to each County will be lodged in some central part of the County, of which due notice will be given.
Subscriptions in the County of Berkeley will be received by Henry Bedinger, Esq. of Shepherd's-Town, the Clerk of the Court, and the Editor of this Paper.
WILLIAM W. HENNING.
September 13, 1794.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
OUDENARDE, July 3.
ON Sunday last, a second action took place, between the advanced guards of his Royal Highness and the Carmagnols. His Highness always makes fine dispositions, but in this instance not with the success he so well deserves.
The effect was as to any beneficial consequence, but little on either side. The loss on both sides, as to carriage, and human life, was considerable. The Hessians lost most.
The Duke's army are in tolerable health, and above six or seven thousand English remains.
The Hessians, Dutch and Austrians, carry his returns up in 13 600 men!
The Carmagnol armies continue encroaching, and with more madness every hour. One is extending from Ypres.
To Werwick, on the South East; To Menin and Courtray, on the North and N. East.
And so continuing on both sides the Los, to the forks of a river, where the Canal branches off between Wacken and Deynte.
In the late affair at Oudenarde, they turned the position of the allies flanking our army, by a sudden and unexpected wheel of their van at Harlebeke.
On the Scheldt, from Lille they have another army, hanging upon our rear, and harrying very hard upon Renaix.
As to Prince Cobourg and the Prince of Orange, they too, harassed by a vast army of the Carmagnols, who encircle every day. A day seldom passes without some affair or engagement of more or less consequence. The three great actions have been on those dates, June 26, 27, and yesterday, July 2. The 26th on the Sambre, the Austrians had some success on one wing. The 27th their loss was considerable. It is said between 3 and 4000 men. And yesterday the Austrians had another check, the loss is said to be great.
L O N D O N, July 12.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Friday, July 11.
At a few minutes before 3 o'clock, the Lord Chancellor (still absenting himself from the House, the Earl of Lauderdale rose and called the attention of their Lordships to what he conceived to be a conduct of the most indecent kind on the part of the noble and learned Lord. His noble friend (the Duke of Norfolk) had on a former occasion given notice, that he would on this day submit a motion to the House in the present alarming and unprecedented situation of the country. The noble and learned Lord had said, that on this day he would be certain of a full attendance, and that the Session would be put an end to without giving the noble Duke an opportunity of delivering his sentiments. But what ought to be the surprise and indignation of their Lordships, when they observed, that by a trick, which would disgrace any person in a situation infinitely below that of the learned Lord, it was attempted to defeat the intention of his noble Friend, and to prevent a motion being made, which, if acquiesced in, might have produced most salutary consequences. He conceived it therefore his duty to move, "this House do appoint a Speaker, and proceed immediately to business." No proceeding took place in consequence of this motion.
At 3 o'clock his Majesty arrived, and being seated on the Throne, and the House of Commons, with the speaker at their head, having come to the Bar, his Majesty delivered the following most gracious Speech:
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"The state of public business enables me now to close the Session of Parliament, in doing which I have again to acknowledge the assiduity and zeal for the interests of my people, of which you have before given me so many proofs, and which have been so particularly manifested in the present year.
"I am persuaded that you entertain too just a sense of the nature and importance of the contest in which we are engaged, to suffer your zeal to be abated, or your perseverance shaken, by the recent successes of the Enemy in the Netherlands.
"In a moment which so strongly calls for energy and vigour, it is peculiarly gratifying for me to reflect on the uniform skill and bravery of my fleets and armies; the undaunted spirit and unwearied exertions of my officers and troops in every situation; and the general public spirit of my people, which was never, at any period more conspicuous.
"I have observed, with the highest satisfaction, the rapid valuable acquisitions made in the East and West Indies, the successful operations which have been carried on in the Mediterranean and the brilliant and decisive victory obtained by my fleet under command of Earl Howe, an event which must ever be remembered as one of the most glorious in the naval history of this country.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
"I return you my warmest thanks for the cheerfulness and liberality with which you have granted the largest supplies which were necessary for the year, and for the maintenance of a cause equally important to the security and happiness of every class of subjects.
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"I feel it incumbent upon me particularly to acknowledge your diligence in the investigation of the designs which had been forwarded against the Government and Constitution of these kingdoms, and to thank you for the confidence you have reposed in me on this occasion. It will be a principal object of my attention, to make a vigorous and prudent use of the additional powers vested in me for the protection and security of my people; and relying, as I do, with the utmost confidence, on the uniform loyalty and public spirit of the great body of my subjects, I have no doubt of speedy and effectually repressing every attempt to disturb the public peace, and of defeating the wicked designs which have been in agitation.
"It must not, however, be forgotten, that these designs against our domestic happiness are essentially connected with the system now prevailing in France, of which the principles and spirit are irreconcilably hostile to all regular and established government, and that we are therefore called upon by every consideration of our internal safety, to continue our efforts in conjunction with my allies, and to preserve, with increased vigour and exertion, in a contest, from the successful termination of which we can alone expect to establish on a solid and permanent foundation, the future security and tranquility either of this country, or the other nations of Europe.
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"It is his majesty's will and pleasure, that this parliament be prorogued to Tuesday, the 13th day of August next, to be then here holden; and this Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Tuesday, the 13th day of August next."
We are informed by persons of credit who have escaped from Ghent since the French have been in possession of it, that every thing is in a state of requisition, plate, both belonging to the church and individuals, brass, iron, all sorts of cloathes, in short every article is demanded under pain of the guillotine. Some persons have been put to death at Tournay by that first Minister of the Republic. It is also said, that they have demanded 100,000 men from Flanders alone; and, as they have been disarmed, they must march when ordered.
All the Emigrants who survived the siege of Nieuport, reduced from about 500 to less than 200, were savagely massacred upon the glacis of the place immediately on its surrender, amid the shouts of Vive la Republique!
We also learn, that at Ostend, though the assurance had been published at the time the enemy entered the place, that every thing that was passed should be buried in oblivion, some one or other continues to be executed every day.
The most rigid measures are pursuing both by the executive and legislative government of Holland, to suppress that seditious spirit which might, unrestrained, tend much to favour the progress of the French.
Liege is almost wholly deserted. All the nobles and clergy have fled towards Germany, and the religious have quitted the convents. More than four hundred boats, loaded with the most valuable property in the town, had dropped down the Meuse, and the utmost consternation prevailed.
By accounts received yesterday from the Prince of Orange, it appears, that upon the 11th, he was at Rototlaar, and was to have a camp behind the Dyle, and his head-quarters at Keerbergen. His position was such, that his right wing extended to the Duke of York's army, and his left to the corps under the Austrian General Kray, which is joined to Prince Cobourg's army.
Politilions and the drivers of carriages in general, are now forbidden to take any letters or packers from any part of Holland. The ministry at Hanover has again opened the trade for grain upon the Elbe to Hanover. The resolution containing the order for this measure, is dated July 8.
Since the French Toulon squadron has been blockaded up by the English, the French have drawn much of their force from Piedmont.
A letter from Amsterdam, dated the 19th inst. has the following passage:—So great is the apprehensions of an insurrection in this city, that a body of 600 hussars have been sent for, and more are expected.
The peace which the Dutch have concluded with the Dey of Algiers, on the 27th of March last, was bought by the former at the price of 150 cool. besides a subsidy which is to be paid annually of the sum of 50 000 ducats.
The ship which was unavoidably abandoned at Ostend, contained Government stores to the amount

of 30,000. The French estimate the whole at 60,000.
By despatches from the Duke of York, which were yesterday brought to Mr. Dundas's Office by the hon. Capt. Hope, who left the army on Sunday last, it appears, that, on the day preceding, the French had attacked the Earl of Moira's army, and the British army was preparing to retreat to Breda at the time Capt. Hope came away.
Limerick, July 26. Orders have been issued for putting the fortifications at the Cove of Cork, in the best state possible.
ANTWERP, July 10.
The French had not yesterday entered Brussels when the ordinary courier left it; but since Sunday last 30,000 persons are supposed to have left that place with their most valuable effects; and property to the amount of 30,000l. is not to be found in that city; but the French will take the gleanings when nothing else remains, and will accept of the widow's mite when the aristocrat does not offer a rich booty.
The principal inhabitants of this place, as well as of Flanders and Haigault, have fled at the approach of the French; some have taken the route of Louvain and Liege, others have gone to Holland, where all the great towns are said to be full of emigrants. The French have, according to custom, put every thing in requisition in the districts of which they have got possession. All articles necessary to supply their armies have been instantly seized. It is supposed they will make a requisition of recruits for their army, which sickness and sword have considerably diminished, and which on account of the harvest and other circumstances, could scarcely be procured from France. The forced levy, which the Emperor did not demand, and which, to secure their persons and property, they had neither the loyalty nor prudence to grant, will be employed to defend them in their new acquired possession of Flanders, or to carry the quixotism of conquest, or the cupidity of plunder, into Holland, or where the principles of insurrection may incline them to direct the course of their plundering hordes.
The cannonade that took place on the 6th instant about three leagues from Brussels, between the Prince of Saxe Cobourg and the French, threw that city into great consternation. But little ground was gained or lost by either army; a few persons were killed or wounded, without any advantage resulting from the shedding of human blood; the Prince of Hesse Philipstall was unfortunately killed.
MAESTRICHT, July 9.
On Sunday morning, at two o'clock, the French attacked the whole line of the combined army from Gembloux to Wavre. The cannonade was tremendous. According to a preliminary account from the prince of Saxe Cobourg's head-quarters, which I neither believe myself nor with you to believe, the French, after a most bloody battle, which lasted till nine at night, were obliged to retreat. Our left wing commanded by general Beaulieu, drove the enemy back three leagues; our centre, commanded by the prince of Orange, maintained its ground; our right wing, commanded by the prince of Cobourg in person, was obliged to retreat, but resumed its position in the evening. Of the enemy near 3,000 were killed, as many wounded, and 5,000 taken prisoners by general Beaulieu. Our loss computed 9,000 killed and wounded; but we maintained all our posts before Brussels yesterday morning, and were sending off only 5 ggs, sick and wounded. Such are the exaggerations with which we are constantly amused after every action, while the consequences as constantly are, retreating from post to post, with haste and confusion; only short of absolute flight.
It was, we are told, by the emperor's express orders communicated to the prince of Cobourg, by count Matternich, that the combined armies were to evacuate the Netherlands as soon as Ypres and Charleroi were taken by the enemy. Every body says, and there are strong grounds for believing, that it was a thing agreed upon between the emperor and the French committee of public safety. Count Matternich does not seem to deny that it was; but how can such an argument be reconciled with the bloody battle of Sunday last.
It is rumored that the emperor, disgusted by the conduct of some of the allies, and provoked by the obstinacy of the States of Brabant and Flanders, offered to the republicans, the evacuation of the Austrian Netherlands as the price of a separate peace, which they accepted.
UNITED STATES.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) September 20.
LATEST NEWS.
Yesterday arrived here the brig Betsy, Joseph Chase, Master, in 26 days from Grenada. Captain Chase informs that the day before he left there, the (22d August) a packet had arrived from England, and brought accounts that the French had taken Guernsey and Jersey, that several places in Holland had surrendered to their victorious arms, and that they were rapidly advancing towards Amsterdam. But the Dutch apprehensive of being overrun by their numerous battalions, had opened the Dykes and overflowed the lower countries, by which a temporary check to the career of victory is tho't to be the consequence.
The above intelligence was communicated to Captain Chase by an officer on board the packet.
BOSTON, September 16.
NATIVES OF ALGIERS.
On Saturday last arrived in town in the Eastern Stage from Newbury Port, two natives of Algiers, who arrived there a short time since from Holland. They are men of a large size and dressed in the Turkish habiliments. They yesterday waited on his Excellency the Governor. We are informed, their stay will be short in town, as they contemplate a tour through the continent.
ALBANY, September 18.
On Monday last arrived in this city from Michele-makanoeh, via Detroit and Niagara, James Niel, an inhabitant of Beardsdon, Niellon county, Kentucky; and one of the pack horse men employed by the contractors to General Wayne's army. He says he was taken by the Indians at the attack of Fort Recovery; stripped of his clothing, and carried a journey of three weeks west, into the interior of their country; that during the march he was twice tied up to be burnt, but that some casualty happened each time, which prevented it. On his arrival at Michele-makanoeh, he was ransomed by Capt. Boyle, commanding at that post; from whom he obtained a pass to Detroit, where he obtained another pass to Niagara from Colonel England; at Niagara Governor Simcoe renewed his pass, and gave him liberty to return home, and eleven dollars to bear his expenses. He confirms the account in our paper of Thursday last, of the defeat of the Indians at the Miami, and says several white people were with the Indians, as he saw sundry of them who were wounded brought into Detroit, as he was there. He also says, Simon Girty, and a son of colonel Magee, who lives at the Rapids of the Miami, commanded the Indians—that Girty publicly declared, that he took off Captain Gibson's scalp.
PITTSBURGH, September 20.
On the 6th inst. about 11 miles up Whelan Creek, in Ohio county, the Indians killed three children and scalped two, wounded a man in the breast, and took his wife prisoner—and a few days after killed a man a short distance on this side the mouth of Little Beaver.
From all accounts received it appears evident that the Six Nations intend going to war against us.
It gives us pleasure to mention, that a large majority of the citizens in the four western counties have acquiesced in the propositions made by the Commissioners on the part of the United States and the State of Pennsylvania, and there is every prospect that if subscription papers were opened in the different county towns, the subscription would be unanimous.
PHILADELPHIA, September 24.
James Ross, Esquire, arrived in this town yesterday from the westward.
We understand that a very general opinion prevails among our fellow citizens in the western counties, that the federal troops never will march against them. This unfortunate and mistaken notion may be fairly ascribed as one of the principal causes of their obstinacy in the present struggle.
Though some of the leaders of these deluded people have already come in, and accepted pardon within the time fixed by government, yet others have not done so. The news of the actual march of the federal army will undoubtedly produce a considerable alteration in their opinions, and they will begin to repent when it is too late.
As the expense of this armament will be very considerable, it appears to be the general opinion that some sacrifices must be made, not only for the sake of holding out an example for the future, but that the United States may be reimbursed for the waste of money and the time of individuals. Fifteen thousand men, estimating the value of their labour at a dollar per day, amounts in sixty days, or two months only, to nine hundred thousand dollars.
The pay and subsistence of the troops, if rated at only two-thirds of that sum, presents a second loss to the public of six hundred thousand dollars. Thus we have, at a single dash, a real damage to the country of a million and a half of dollars.
In this account is not included the peculiar waste of time, to several opulent citizens of Philadelphia, who have quitted their wharfs and their stores, to assume the station of private soldiers.
The above calculation, though perhaps novel, is not imaginary. Thus we see, that war, in any shape, is a two-edged sword, plunged in the heart of society, and cutting both ways. The mere charges of this expedition would, if properly applied, have provided our insurgents with abundance of whiskey for twenty years to come.
September 27. When a bonny young Lassie, in Scotland, has gotten a bastard bairn, the Kirk, for the gude of her soul gars her sit on the STOOL OF REPENTANCE. —There is reason to conjecture, that the Pittsburg insurgents, alias our "Western brethren," are approaching to the same situation.
From one of the letters, published in the Philadelphia Gazette, it is discovered, that the rebels (for what other name shall we give them?) have been foolish enough to fancy themselves more than a match for the federal government; that they were able to descend and swell upon us like a torrent—in short, that there was much more probability of their marching to Philadelphia, than that the federal army would march to Pittsburg.
That some of the ringleaders shall "march to Philadelphia," is a consummation reasonably to be expected, and devoutly to be wished. An edifice, opposite to the state-house yard, in Walnut-street, is ready for their reception.
If robbing the mail, raving and scathing officers of government, burning houses, and prostrating peaceable citizens, of more prudence and honesty than themselves, are not offences that entitle their authors to a niche in the temple of virtue before-mentioned, it is hard to say what species of efforts can ensue, even to the most determined candidate, that mark of distinction.
We have been assured, by gentlemen of veracity from the western counties, that nine tenths of the present malcontents are emigrants from Ireland, who have not been more than three years on the continent. Our citizens would have arrived at a notable situation, indeed, if their cellars and warehouses were subject to the visitation of the remnants of gangs of white-boys.
The scheme of marching to this city, while it betrays the ignorance of our antagonists, is at the same time of considerable service, by ascertaining the extent and atrocity of their project. No person in his senses, whatever may be his principles, can, by this time, hesitate on the propriety of crushing in the bud, this aqua vitae hydra.
That these misguided people begin to see the folly of their triumphant expectations, in short, that they are crest fallen, is evident from the Pittsburg Gazette. We there see interred the excellent charge given by Judge Addison, already published in this paper. Had the Printer ventured on that step, much sooner, his office would most likely have been reduced to ashes.
It must have been a very comfortable reflection for the relations of our countrymen in the government army, during the late heavy rains, that their fathers, brothers, and sons, were marching by day through mud, and sleeping by night in barns, or perhaps in open fields, because a set of wrong-headed persons refuse to give the most trifling support to the expenses of the state.
We lately made some remarks on the prodigious expenses of this expedition. Let us suppose that as the first article in the reckoning, the army are to reside in the insurgent counties, at free quarters, for three months only. Fifteen thousand men, and three thousand horses, at half a dollar per day, amount to nine thousand dollars. At half a dollar per gallon, which is too high for such a commodity, this money would have purchased to the insurgents daily eighteen thousand gallons of their beloved whiskey.
The whole inhabitants of the country, man, woman and child, are not more than seventy thousand. In what ocean of felicity might the disaffected party have plunged themselves, by saving these nine thousand dollars a day for convivial purposes.
We are satisfied, however, that three fourths of the western citizens view the whole opposition to lawful government, in the same light of abhorrence and reprobation, as it is viewed by the rest of mankind.
To suppose that a diminutive rabble could overthrow the Federal Government, is like fancying that a city can be overwhelmed by the overflwing of its kennels.
To prove that our good, virtuous, and loving friends the British, have agents in the western country to inflame the minds of the people against the Federal Government, and to portuade them to become subjects of his Britannic majesty, the following is given in a Frederick-town paper, as a fact.—Yesterday, September 1, bills were seen sticking on several trees in Washington, near Boonbury with the following words,—"British freedom will never oppress you."
Extracts of a letter from Mr. Adlum, at Fort Franklin, dated August 31.
"I return'd yesterday from the Cornplanter's town he having sent for me to attend a treaty at Buffaloe creek; but as the treaty does not come on so soon as was expected, I come to this place for a few days. I had a good deal of conversation with Cornplanter, from which, and every other circumstance, war appears to me to be inevitable. Give us what we ask for, or abide the consequences, is the language of the Indians. He desired me to request the commanding officer of the posts not to carry much provisions to Le Boeuf, as it would soon have to be run away from. There were 20 Indians from the other side of the lake, arrived at Cornplanter's whilst I was there, to be a guard to their frontier, as they informed me, and to make a stroke, I suppose, if their demands are not complied with."
Extracts of another letter from the same, to Gen. Wilkins, dated Sept. 7.
"I have just returned a second time from Cornplanter's town. On my arrival there he informed me that a number of Indians would come to town next day, from the north side of the Lakes, to guard them and take care of their women and children, while the chiefs were attending at the treaty. Accordingly on the day following, 19 Indians arriv'd, headed by one Du Quanie, a half blood, sent by Capt. Brandt. They brought word that the treaty would not be held till the 12th of this month."
"In all the conversations I had with the Indians they seemed determined to attack us immediately, if the President of the United States did not grant their request. They told me that all they wanted to know from the Commissioners was whether General Washington would grant their request or not—if he did not times would be troublesome very soon. The Cornplanter said, that before they attack us they will give us notice to clear the frontiers—That the Indians did not intend to make war upon women and children, but against men, and at the same time desired me to give notice that it was not worth while to carry any more provisions to Le Boeuf, as the garrison would have to leave it. From every thing it appears to me that they mean to keep their words, that is, "give us the lands we ask for, or abide by the consequences;" and if there is not a great alter-

action in their disposition very soon in my opinion that we may expect them on our frontiers by the 25th of this month. The Cornplanter laughs at the idea of supplying the garrisons with provisions, should there be a war, as the roads and rivers, he says, will be constantly way laid. There is a considerable number of warriors at the towns, and those from the north side of the Lakes are at present hunting between Hickory-Town and Oyles-Creek, and have been very insolent to some of my men, and took a rifle from one of them, leaving a very ordinary one in the place of it, observing that they scalped many white people last war, and expected soon to do the same again."
I be following is an extract of a letter written by a gentleman of the strictest veracity in New York, to a person of respectability in this city.
"By accounts through the English garrisons on the Lakes, we are informed, that Gen. Wayne defeated the Indians on the 20th of August, with uncommon slaughter. — The scene of action is said to have been upon the Miami, and the Indians, lay their accounts, left 300 on the field."
"It is added, that the British post at the rapids of the Miami, had been abandoned, and another position taken."
"This new position, which is commanded by Maj. Campbell, with 3 companies, I understand is higher up the Miami, and in the neighborhood of the field of Wayne's victory. It seems that immediately after the action, Wayne summoned Campbell to evacuate his post, which was refused. Gen. Wayne soon after changed his position and disappeared — This circumstance is attributed to his being in want of provisions. * From an apprehension that his army is going against Detroit, that post has been strengthened by a considerable body of militia — at least this cause is assigned for an augmentation of the garrison of Detroit."
"Several British subjects (said to be Canadians) were left wounded among the Indians, and my informant states that Wayne hung 2 of them."
"* We are assured that General Wayne, had previously to his march, adopted the most effectual means of securing supplies of provisions; so that his intention when he suddenly disappeared, after the summons to Campbell, was probably to make an attack upon another quarter."
The General's despatches are hourly expected.
ALEXANDRIA, September 30.
Sunday a Troop of Cavalry, under command of Captain E. C. Dick marched from this place. — We understand they will be met at Leesburg by the Commander in Chief, from whence they escort him to Carlisle; the place appointed by The President for a meeting of the commanding officers on the expedition against the Western Insurgents. While the necessity of reducing the refractory to obedience is regretted, the patriotism of those who voluntarily offer themselves in support of the laws and dignity of their country, cannot be too highly commended; — and for the temporary sacrifices they now make of private interest and domestic happiness, to public good, they have the pleasing felicitation that it is decreed, in the hearts of their fellow-citizens, that "they deserve well of their country."
P O L I C E.
Town of Alexandria, Sept. 27. 1794.
WHEREAS there is good reason to believe that a contagious fever rages in Baltimore, and to prevent the introduction of it into this Town; Resolved that the Health Officer be requested to take the necessary precautions to prevent the landing of any persons or goods coming by water from Baltimore to this Town, without a previous examination by him; and that he attend the Stages as they arrive from the Northward, and if he has reason to suspect any passenger to be infected with said disorder, that he cause such person to be immediately removed out of the Town; and also the Tavern-Keepers are directed to give immediate information to the Health Officer of any Traveller who may come to their Tavern sick, in order that the health officer may examine into the complaint of such traveller, and cause him or her to be removed out of Town, if necessary; and that the Health Officer be also requested to procure a convenient House out of Town to remove such infected persons to.
Done in Council.
Teste, OLIVER PRICE, C.C.
With regret we mention, that the malignant fever has become so general in the town of Baltimore, that many families have already moved out, and others are preparing to follow. It is hoped that the late change of weather may check its progress.
Tuesday evening arrived here, his Excellency Governor Lee, commander in chief of the troops ordered out against the insurgents; — he was on his way to the westward.
Wednesday morning a detachment of the Alexandria troop of Light Dragoons, under the command of Capt. Dick, arrived here, on their Western tour. The Governor, under escort of a division of the troop, left this on Friday morning, for Williams-Port, the other division of the troop moved on for Frankfort.
The first division of troops, under General Darke, we are informed, were to march from Winchester on Saturday last, for Frankfort.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS from a hope, that the combinations against the Constitution and Laws of the United States, in certain of the Western counties of Pennsylvania would yield to time and reflection, I thought it efficient, in the first instance, rather to take measure calling forth the militia, than immediately to coerce them; — but the moment is now come, when the overtures of forgiveness with no other condition, than a submission to Law, have been only partially accepted — when every form of conciliation not inconsistent with the being of Government, has been adopted without effect; — when the well disposed in those counties are unable by their influence and example to reclaim the wicked from their way, and are compelled to associate in their own defence; — when the proffered lenity has been perversely misinterpreted into an apprehension, that the citizens will march with reluctance; when the opportunity of examining the serious consequences of a treasonable opposition has been employed in propagating principles of anarchy, endeavouring through emissaries to alienate the friends of order from its support, and inviting its enemies to perpetrate similar acts of insurrection; — when it is manifest that violence would continue to be exercised upon every attempt to enforce the Laws — when therefore government is set at defiance, the contest being whether a small portion of the United States shall dictate to the whole union, and at the expence of those, who desire peace; indulge a desperate ambition.
Now therefore I George Washington, President of the United States, in obedience to that high and irrevocable duty, consigned to me by the Constitution "to take care that the laws be faithfully executed;" — deploring that the American name should be sullied by the outrages of citizens on their own Government; commiserating such, as remain obstinate from delusion; — but resolved in perfect reliance on that Gracious Providence which so signally displays its goodness towards this Country, to reduce the refractory to a due subordination to the law; — DO HEREBY declare and make known, that with a satisfaction, which can be equalled only by the merits of the Militia summoned into service from the States of New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, I have received intelligence of their patriotic alacrity, in obeying the call of the present, though painful, yet commanding necessity; that a force which according to every reasonable expectation is adequate to the exigency, is already in motion to the scene of disaffection; — that those who have confided, or shall confide in the protection of Government, shall meet full succour under the standard and from the arms of the United States; that those who having offended against the laws have since entitled themselves to indemnity, will be treated with the most liberal good faith, if they shall not have forfeited their claim by any subsequent conduct, and that instructions are given accordingly.
And I do moreover exhort all individuals, officers, and bodies of men, to contemplate with abhorrence the measures leading directly or indirectly to those crimes, which produce this resort to military coercion: to check in their respective spheres, the efforts of misguided or designing men to substitute their misrepresentation in the place of truth and their discords in the place of stable government; — and to call to mind that as the people of the United States have been permitted under the Divine favour in perfect freedom, after solemn deliberation, and in an enlightened age, to elect their own government; so will their gratitude for this inestimable blessing be best distinguished by firm exertions to maintain the Constitution and the laws.
And lastly I again warn all persons whomsoever and where-soever, not to abet, aid or comfort the Insurgents aforesaid, as they will answer the contrary at their peril; and I do also require all officers and other citizens, according to the several duties, as far as may be in their power, to bring under the cognizance of the law all offenders in the Premises.
In Testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
DONE at the city of Philadelphia on the twenty fifth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the nineteenth.
GEO WASHINGTON.
By the President, EDM: RANDOLPH.
At a meeting of the Committee of Township for the county of Fayette, held in Union town, on the 17th of September, 1794, the following resolutions were taken into consideration and adopted.
WHEREAS the inhabitants of this county have, by a large majority, determined to submit to the laws of the United States and of the State of Pennsylvania; and whereas the general committees of the western counties held at Parkinton's ferry, entered into resolutions, for the purpose of protecting the persons and properties of every individual; and whereas it is now necessary to shew to our fellow citizens throughout the United States, that the character of the inhabitants of the western country is not such as may have been represented to them, but on the contrary, they are disposed to behave in a peaceable manner, and can preserve good order among themselves, without the assistance of a military force.
Resolved, That it be recommended to the inhabitants of the several townships to take such measures as in their opinion will be best calculated to preserve peace and order among themselves; and that the members of this committee be requested to promote such associations among the body of the people as may be necessary for the protection of persons and property of all citizens, and for the support of civil authority.
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the neighbouring counties, and that they be invited to take similar measures.
Signed by order of the Committee.
EDWARD COOK, Chairman.
Attest. Albert Gallatin, Sec'y.
ON Thursday the 16th instant, (the day following the race for the Jockey Club Purse of Forty Guineas) will be run for, a Town Purse of Twenty five Pounds Pennsylvania currency, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, except the winning horse the preceding day, three mile heats, carrying weight agreeable to the rules of the Jockey Club.
And on Friday following, a handsome sweepstake Purse, free as above, except the two winning horses; a catch upon each, two mile heats.
No person will be permitted to keep a booth on or near the race ground, unless he subscribes Four Dollars towards the Town Purse.
RICHARD RANSONE.
Martinsburg October 6. 1794.
THIS is to caution all persons from time to time down my fences, travelling thro' any of my fields, or committing trespass in any manner whatever, as heretofore has been practiced to my injury, as I shall in future put the law in force against any one who shall be found taking upon themselves such unwarrantable privileges.
DAVID GRAY.
October 6. 1794.
THE Partnership of David Harris and Jacob Edge is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and no further purchases to be made or dealings had in future under the said firm. Cash given for wheat at my mill in Martinsburg.
DAVID HARRIS.
October 3, 1794.
A list of Letters remaining in the Post Office Shepherd's Town, which if not taken up before the 1st day of January next, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
 A. Robert Aull, care of John Kearnsley, Esq.  B. Isabella Barras, Berkeley; Robert Brooke, Esq.  C. Joseph Crane, near Charlestown.  D. Bryant Dormont, care of Thomas Pollock.  K. Charles King, Berkeley.  L. Lancelot Lee, near Charlestown.  M. George Mason.  N. William Naylor.  O. Thomas Orr, care of Thomas Pollock.  P. John Potts, Berkeley.  T. William Thompson, Merchant, Charlestown.  W. James Wilson, Cooper, at Foreman's mill. 
WILLIAM GOOD, Jun. P. M.
Shepherd's Town. October 1st. 1794.
A list of Letters remaining in the Post Office Martinsburg, which if not taken up before the first day of January next, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
 B. William Beatty, Charlestown, in Berkeley.  D. Robert Dunn, care of Hugh Vance.  G. William Glenn, near Martinsburg.  H. William Hair, mill creek, care of Hugh Vance, Berkeley.  K. Maurice Kain, care of David Wolgamott, Martinsburg.  L. Sally Lyle, Berkeley.  M. Andrew M Donald, care of J. Campbell, Esq. Berkeley; Morgan Morgan, Berkeley; Thomas Moon, near Martinsburg.  P. George Porterfield, near Martinsburg.  S. Joseph Seal, near Martinsburg. Benjamin Street, Warm Springs, Berkeley.  W. James Wright, sen. care of Josiah Wright, Martinsburg; Corbin Washington, Esq. Prospect-Hill, near Charlestown. 
RYAN SHELBY, P. M.
Martinsburg. October 3d. 1794.
TAKEN from my house by an exchange, through mistake, a double milled drab Great Coat, lined with green baize, the collar lined with thick-set, scalloped cape, plain white buttons, and the coat almost new. The gentleman who has it will oblige the subscriber by receiving the militia.
FLORENCE MAHONY.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
From the Gazette of the United States.
O D E.
To the Youths who have gallantly offered their Services as Volunteers, in defence of the Government.
NOW when the clang of hostile arms, The fearful Coward's breath alarms, And strikes with terror and dismay; How different far your feelings are, Ye gallant youths—fair freedom's care! Who haste to meet the glorious day. When foul rebellion rears her head. Her snaky tresses hissing round her brows, And smiling peace has trembling fled, And wars and discords from their slumber rouse; Brave guardians of your suffering country's right, Ye snatch your arms and hope th' approaching fight! Though wounded nature drops the pitying tear, When hostile Brothers point the murderous steel; Though strong affection's pow'r incites to spare, Your stronger country's love forbids to feel. Let Rome her far fam'd Brutus boast no more, By whom great Cæsar fell in freedom's cause; Nor Greece, Timoleon bath'd in Brother's gore, So great his rev'rence for his country's laws; Since fair Columbia may command An equal share of ever-living fame; And proudly shew her gallant band, A more than rival to the Roman name.
A.
ANECDOLE.
AN Irishman lay sick—his neighbour went to see him, and asked him how he did—alas! replied he, "I am speechless;"—do you think you shall die? Says his friend—"I don't know how it will go yet; the Lord says, the life of a man shall be three score and ten years, and should he take me away before that time, I am sure it would be nothing better than Murder."
JUST PUBLISHED,
By Fisher & Cole,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, And for Sale, at their Store three doors above Messrs. Yates & Campbell's Vendue Store, Market-Street, BALTIMORE,
BENJAMIN BANNACKER'S Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia
ALMANACK,
For the year of our LORD, 1795, Being the Third after Leap Year. A considerable allowance will be made to country merchants and others, who purchase a quantity. In addition to our former assortment of Books, We have just received a variety of New and valuable Publications, And fitter ourselves we shall be able to give general satisfaction to our patrons. Baltimore, September 15, 1794.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or Book account, or otherwise, are hereby informed, that unless they discharge the same in fifteen days from this date, the same will be lodged in the hands of Samuel Reed, Esq. for the purpose of bringing suits thereon, without any discrimination.
ELI PHELPS.
Berkeley County, September 8, '94.
Richard Ransone,
INFORMS the Public in general, that he has opened a Public House in Martinsburg, at that eligible stand formerly occupied by Mr. James Graham, and opposite the Harp and Crown. The conveniences of the house, stable, &c. together with his determination of keeping a constant supply of the best liquors, provisions, &c. and every requisite both for the traveller and citizen, he hopes to obtain a share of public patronage.
August 18, 1794.
2m.
A Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor on the West Side of Opeckon, is to be held in this town on Monday, the 20th day of October next.—All persons concerned are desired to attend.
ROBERT COCKBURN, CLK.
SOME time in the month of July, 1793, my son Thomas M'Carthy, jun. was, through mistaken grounds, charged with stealing a mare, the property of Mr. Robert Wood, near Winchester; the subject having since been strictly examined into, and his innocence incontestibly proved, I think it a duty incumbent on me to state the circumstances, lest the report should have created an unfavourable opinion of my son in the minds of some to whom he is a stranger, and as his character hitherto was unimpeachable. What gave rise to the report, was in consequence of the purchase of a mare by my son, of one Edward Scott Deegin, (a person well known in the counties of Berkeley and Frederick to be of an infamous character) who had previously obtained the mare through my being his security for the payment, but Deegin not discovering an intention to comply with his contract, I demanded a return of the mare to her owner, which Deegin agreed to, but previous to a compliance sold the mare to my son, and took his bond for payment; on discovering which, I demanded the mare and a return of the bond, which Deegin being obliged to comply with, induced him to propagate the report that my son stole the mare from him, and that he also stole Mr. Wood's mare. Mr. Wood's mare was stolen on Tuesday night, the 9th of July, and on the morning following, between 8 and 9 o'clock, was sold in Martinsburg; I have now by me for the inspection of any person, the deposition of Philip Reizer, taken before James Campbell, Esq. the same night on which Mr. Wood's mare was stolen, my son lodged at the house of the said Reizer, 13 miles from Berkeley Warm Springs, and that in the morning following left that place for Shepherd's Town, where he arrived between 3 and 4 o'clock, in the evening.
In consequence of the above report, a horse which was stolen from Josef Kroutzer, in Rockingham, was suspected to have been also stolen by my son, he being about that time on a journey through that County, and hearing the report circulated by Deegin. Thus, through the villany of Deegin, may my son be chargeable with every stolen horse in the State.
Having, it is presumed, sufficiently exonerated my son from the charges laid to him through the baseness of Deegin, I hereby declare my determination of prosecuting to the utmost extent of the law, every person who shall hereafter attempt to stain the character of my son by propagating the assertions of Deegin, or wounding his reputation in any other manner whatever.
THOMAS M'CARTHY, senior.
Hardy County, September 13, 1794.
AT a meeting of the Justices of the Peace, for the County of Berkeley, at the Court-house, on the 18th day of September, 1794. Resolved, that Robert Stephen, John Kearney, John Davenport, William Little, William Hanshaw, John Kearney, and Richard Baylor, Gentlemen Justices, do attend throughout the whole of the ensuing Quarterly Term. Teste, MOSES HUNTER, CLK.
TO BE SOLD,
THE Plantation of the subscriber, situated on Opeckon, two miles from Martinsburg, containing about 120 acres, of which 25 acres are good meadow, one third fit for mowing, about 45 acres of the whole tract cleared, the remainder well wooded, with several good springs, on which is a good log house, 20 by 30 1 1/2 story high, well covered, a good square log kitchen, 18 by 16, a good barn, two bays and a threshing floor, all in good tenable repair, the whole under good fence. For terms, apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
ALEXANDER RODGERS.
September 25, 1794.
HARP and CROWN TAVERN.
FLO. MAHONY,
Returns his grateful acknowledgments to the Ladies and Gentlemen who did him the honor to favor him with their custom last season, on their way to and from BATH. He takes this method to inform them, and the Public in general, that he is much better prepared this season, having provided sufficient bedding, five good lodging rooms in addition to the former, an excellent stock of liquors, neat wines of the purest quality, &c. He has procured a large yard room, and stableage for an hundred horses, also shades for carriages, &c. all under an inclosure. He hopes to meet with their further encouragement; and is with gratitude, the Public's humble servant,
FLORENCE MAHONY.
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, VIRGINIA, June 9, '94.
Blank Deeds filled, and all other instruments of writing drawn at the CLERK'S Office, on short notice, and at reduced prices.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 20th day of August, 1794.
Adam Weaver, Compt. vs. Thomas Cramphin, Deft. } In Chancery.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth. On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is Ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court House of the said County.
A copy. Test. MOSES HUNTER, C.B.C.
DOCTOR WILCOX,
INTENDS (some time this fall) to leave this place for the purpose of inoculating for the small pox in a distant settlement in this Commonwealth, and wishes to settle his debts before that time;—he now calls on those indebted to him to make immediate payment, to enable him to pay his creditors; and also proposes to his creditors, that should they not be otherwise discharged, that he will dispose of the rents of his houses in Martinsburg, and land in tenure of William Allen, to the use of discharging said debts until they are fully paid, unless otherwise discharged, and will for that purpose empower any person that may be agreed on by him and said creditors, to receive the rents now becoming payable, and to rent the premises when the present terms expire, receive the rents, and pay said debts.
There will be leased for a number of years, 358 acres of land on Sleepy Creek, of which about 8 or 10 acres are cleared.
Martinsburg, September 12, 1794.
THE MARTINSBURG JOCKEY CLUB Purse of Forty Guineas, will be run for on Wednesday the 15th of October next, agreeable to the rules of the Club. By order of the Managers.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, about the 25th of May last, a dark bay horse; eight or nine years old, a small lump on the right side in the flank, 15 hands high, a natural trotter, black mane and tail, a white ring of hair round the tail. Four dollars will be given for delivering the said horse to JOHN NEWBURY. Winchester, September 15, 1794.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE public are hereby informed, that no credit is to be given, or any other dealing to be had with JACOB ROSE, of Martinsburg, on our joint account, without my personal approbation, as I shall not be answerable therefor. All persons indebted to me by bond, note, or book account, are desired to make payment, as a settlement of my affairs is to be immediately put in execution. DAVID HARRIS. Sept. 13, 1794.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Cramley, of Berkeley County, by bonds, bills, notes, or open accounts, or indebted in any way, are hereby earnestly requested to make immediate payment, as not much further indulgence will be given; and those who have demands against the said estate, are requested to make them known that they may be settled, by DAVID FAULKNER, } Executors. SARAH CRUMLEY. }
MR. DENOUT informs the Public, that on the first of October next, he intends opened Sept. 7.
"I have just returned a second time from Cornplanter's town. On my arrival there he informed me that a number of Indians would come to town next day, from the north side of the Lakes, to guard them and take care of their women and children, while the chiefs were attending at the treaty. Accordingly on the day following, 19 Indians arrived, headed by one Du Quanie, a half blood, sent by Capt. Brandt. They brought word that the treaty could not be held till the 12th of this month. "In all the conversations I had with the Indians they seemed determined to attack us immediately, if the President of the United States did not grant their request. They told me that all they wanted to know from the Commissioners was whether General Washington would grant their request or not—if he did not times would be troublesome very soon. The Cornplanter said, that before they attack us they will give us notice to clear the frontiers—That the Indians did not intend to make war upon women and children, but against men, and at the same time desired me to give notice that it was not worth while to carry any more provisions to Le Boeuf, as the garrison would have to leave it. From every thing it appears to me that they mean to keep their words, that is, "give us the lands we ask for, or abide by the consequences;" and if there is not a great alter-