The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-02-03 00:00:00

Valuable Lands for sale.
THREE Tracts, adjoining each other, on Barrell's and Barton's runs, containing upwards of 1100 acres, about 4 miles from Romney.
A Tract, on the Clay Lick, a branch of Little Cacapehon, containing 71 acres, this is a valuable piece of land, being fit for cultivation, and lies convenient to good range.
Two Tracts, on the waters of Great Cacapehon, containing 464 acres, well calculated for the erection of a saw-mill, having a quantity of excellent pine, and adjacent to water.
A Tract, near Frankfort, containing 400 acres, well timbered, and about 70 or 80 acres level, and very fit for wheat.
A Tract, on Patterson's Creek, containing 200 acres, adjoining the lands of John Thomson, Andrew Leate and others, well timbered.
A Tract, on New-Creek, near Paddy-Town, containing 442 acres, most of it fit for small grain.
Another Tract, on the waters of New-Creek, containing 441 acres.
A Tract on Tear Coat, near the land of Henry Lander, containing 131 acres; an old survey, and formerly belonging to Henry Heath, deceased: It is well adapted for wheat and meadow, it is also well timbered, and in the middle of the best range in the county.
A Tract on Stoney-Ran, on the waters of Mill-Creek containing 205 acres.
Two Tracts on the Middle Ridge, on the main road leading from Winchester to Fort Pitt, containing 800 acres and odd.
Such of the foregoing lands as I do not sell at private sale, will be set up at public auction, on the 12th day of March next, at Romney, being the first day of court. One half to be paid in one year, and the other in two years from the day of sale, and, on receiving approved security for the payments, an indisputable title will be made at the time of sale.
ANDREW WODROW.
Romney, 22d January, 1794.
THE Subscriber returns his grateful acknowledgements to his friends and customers—and most humbly solicits a settlement with those whom he has accounts unsettled with, and of long standing. This requisition he hopes will be acceptable to his friends, as he is desirous of closing his accounts by the first day of April next, at which time he shall retire from public business.
WILLIAM LEMEN.
Shepherd's Town, January 25, 1794.
ALL Persons indebted to, or have any demands on the estate of JOHN RIDEWAY, late of Berkeley, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts for immediate settlement.
Jan. 25, 1794.
FOR SALE,
A House and Lot in Shepherd's Town, on the main Street, the lot contains a quarter of an acre, with a small dwelling-house on it; it will be sold low and the payments made easy; for terms apply to John Kearsey, Esq. in said town, who is authorised to sell the same, or to the Subscriber living in Green-Castle.
WILLIAM WOODS.
January 23, 1794.
FOR SALE,
A Valuable Negro Wench; for terms apply to the Subscriber, living in Charles Town, Berkeley County.
ROBERT HENRY.
January 24th, 1794.
MADE his escape out of Berkeley County jail, last night, a certain Job Swingle, an Englishman born, about five feet 10 or 11 inches high, dark brown hair, large grey eyes, had on drab coloured clothes, and has a very sore leg; he was committed for stealing a horse from Joseph Bird, and was to be tried for the same, by a call Court on Friday next.
Jan. 26th, 1794. ROBERT COCKBURN, jailor.
FOR SALE, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Magistrates' Summons, Common Bonds,
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
By the ship Washington, Capt. Sylvester, from Cork; and the ship Eliza, Capt. Mercer, from Liverpool. arrived at New-York, we have the following advices, extracted from British papers to the 31st of October.
BRUSSELS, October 18.
THE French garrison of Maubeuge, on Monday the 10th to the number of 3000 men, made a vigorous sortie, where the Dutch were posted to invest the town. The Dutch permitted them to advance without the smallest molestation, and prepared to give them a hearty reception. The action began with fury on both sides, and after a bloody conflict of three hours, the French were obliged to retreat with the loss of 80 men killed and 120 prisoners. The loss of the Dutch we do not know; but the battalions of Borlaux and Wertenzieben have suffered severely, as they were exposed to the artillery of the enemy. The regiment of horse of Sgravenmoor distinguished themselves in this affair particularly, and the French prisoners, who arrived here, bear testimony to the courage of the Dutch, who fought with the most determined spirit through the whole engagement.
On the 15th the French attacked the line of the Prince of Saxe Cobourg. They directed their attack chiefly between Birlemont and Obrechees, where they were covered by the forest. As usual, the fire of their artillery was tremendous. It was most fatal to the grenadiers under General Clairfayt, who were the flower of the army. Clairfayt was obliged to retire. After this, eighteen squadrons of horse, under the Generals de Bellegarde and Hohenlohe attacked the French, who were already formed in a plain, and at the third charge broke the line of the French and drove them with great slaughter into the forest. We lost on this occasion about 450 men killed and wounded. Seven officers were killed, among whom we have to regret the loss of the Prince D'Anhalt Kathen who commanded the dragons of Cobourg. The Prince of Hohenlohe had a horse killed under him, and was slightly wounded in the arm. We killed about 300 of the French, took 200 prisoners, nine pieces of cannon and some tamburils.
On the same day the French attacked the body of troops encamped near Cerfontaine, under the command of General La Tour, and there we lost 200 men, without being able to effect any thing.
On the 16th the Prince of Cobourg having foreseen a second attack by 50,000 French, who were advancing with rapidity, dispatched Etasfettes to Menin, and to the Duke of York, inviting him to march with his whole force to his assistance. His royal highness immediately prepared to march with his cavalry; and after some light skirmishes with the French who wished to prevent the junction, he joined the Austrian army.
Yesterday, at three o'clock, a Courier arrived here from Mons with the disagreeable news that the Prince of Cobourg notwithstanding his junction with the English troops, not thinking himself strong enough though with 80,000 of the best troops in the world to hazard a battle with the French, thought fit after a council of war to retire and repass the Sambre. The siege, or rather the blockade of Maubeuge, is therefore raised; and the Combined armies, to the utter demolition of all our hopes, have again taken their old position in the environs of Quesnoy.
They bring this moment from Mons an account that yesterday evening 400 wounded men arrived there; that a terrible cannonade was then distinctly heard; that a great part of the Austrian baggage had arrived there, and that in short they feared a second attack from the French. This moment a messenger is arrived at the Archduke's from the Prince of Cobourg, but the post is just setting out, and we cannot have time to learn the contents. We are in the utmost alarm. We have no doubt but that the French will pay us a visit even in Brussels.
LONDON, October 26.
The French, animated by their success at Maubeuge, are attacking the whole chain of post that cover Maritime Flanders.
On the 22d they entered Furnes. The garrison consisting of 400 Hessians, under the command of Gen. Worms, retreated to Nieuport, whither the French immediately followed.
The 53d was the only British regiment at Nieuport, making, with some Hanoverians and 100 of the Irish artillery, about 700 men, but unprovided with cannon to sustain a siege. The sluices were opened to inundate the country, and succours were expected from Ostend; but towards the evening of the 23d, the place was evacuated by the Allies, and soon after, was observed to be on fire.
The garrison got safe to Ostend, where the four regiments lately embarked had reloaded.—When the accounts came away, the enemy had not appear-
ed at Ostend, but as their force and their motions were equally unknown, a considerable alarm prevailed.
October 28.
The following was the position of the Duke of York's army on the 22d:—The right was towards Quesos, the left Landrecy, with Cambray in the front and the forest of Morovalle in rear. The object in taking its position was to prevent the Prince of Cobourg's right flank from being turned by any force from Landrecy or Cambray. His royal highness's force consisted of 5000 men.—In the front was a woody country, occupied by Hulsans and other Austrian troops.—In the forest Mormalle to the rear were posted Austrian infantry, fronting the Sambre, to defend the different passes, particularly those of Pont-sur Sambre and Barlemont.
The British troops were on the right of his Royal Highness's line, consisting of some squadrons of cavalry, the guards, 37th regiment, and a small detachment of artillery. The Hanoverian infantry were on the left towards Landrecy.
The Hon. Temple Luttrell, whom the Parisians honor with the appellation of brother-in-law to the King of England, is now in a very disagreeable and dangerous predicament. A petition has been presented to the Convention that he may be inclosed in an iron cage, and that an appeal be made to the people of Great Britain.—The only crime which is imputed to him is, that by the marriage of his sister with the Duke of Cumberland, he is related to the King.
October 29.
A detachment of the guards, amounting to 600 men will embark on Friday next, under the command of major-general Grinfield, to join the army under his royal highness the Duke of York.
On the 25th inst. his majesty's ship the Blande, in which Generals Prescott and Dundas, lately sailed for the West-Indies was chased into Falmouth by three French frigates.—The French were at one time within shot of the Blande, but by throwing part of their stores overboard, the out sailed them.
The very critical situation, in which Ostend was known to be on the evening of the 23d, and the mail due yesterday not having yet arrived, gave birth to a variety of reports. We shall mention only that which, wishing it to be true, we think the most probable.
October 30. The Flanders mail arrived this morning, and has done away all the reports that had been circulated of Ostend being in the hands of the French.
Mr. Mason, one of the King's messengers, is arrived with dispatches from the Earl of Yarmouth, which contain the important information that Landau has surrendered to the Combined Armies, and that Deputies from the Municipality of Strasburg were then at Head-Quarters, stipulating the conditions on which that place should be also delivered up. The report of this courier adds, that in this quarter the armies were proceeding from victory to victory, and they expected to be in immediate possession of all Alsace: The armies were divided into four bodies, under four different Generals, to make the attack on Fort Louis, and every other important fortress, at one and the same time.
Mr. Dressing, the Messenger, also arrived this morning with dispatches from the Duke of York, by which we learn, that the invasion of Flanders by the French, is happily and seasonably checked. His royal highness made a rapid march to the relief of the posts, and has encamped near Tournay. Bodies of troops are also on their march from the Prince of Cobourg, whose head-quarters are now at Bayay.
We may therefore with confidence assure our readers, that Austrian Flanders is safe.
No general action had then taken place. Some skirmishes between the advanced parties of the two armies. It was supposed his royal highness would march to the relief of Ostend and Nieuport.
The French were still before Nieuport on Sunday; and the place had been on fire in several places; but there was no doubt entertained of its being able to hold out till a reinforcement could be made to the garrison.
The movement of his royal highness would probably likewise induce the French to abandon their design upon that place and Ostend.
Mr. Dressing brings intelligence from the Allied Army on the Rhine, of the most agreeable nature. The siege of Traisbourg was to commence on the 22d, and it was not expected the place would long hold out—Landau was in flames.
On the 23d the French having assembled in the neighbourhood of Lisle, to the number of 8000 men, advanced with 20 pieces of cannon, to attack the Austrians at Williem, but after a brisk action of 3 hours, they retired with loss.
Several private letters from persons of the best information of the Low Countries agree, that the late retreat of the Prince of Saxe Cobourg from before Maubeuge was the effect of wrong information.

him that the Austrian army was on the point of being cut off by that of the enemy, who were far superior in strength.
Upon this report the Prince is said to have sent orders to general Clairfayt to repass the river Sambre; and the latter obeyed at the very moment the French were retreating, and which unfortunately, the obscurity of the night coming on, prevented him from observing.
The murder of the Queen of France is an event that will greatly interest the feelings and occupy much of the attention of the future historians of every country; for it has presented something new in the general history of mankind. It comes not within the scope of our own knowledge, that such an instance of unrelenting cruelty, of systematic injustice, and diabolical atrocity, ever was before displayed. The unmanly indignities which have been long practised against an unfortunate and unprotected woman, had excited in every feeling bosom a degree of indignation equal to the general admiration of the fortitude with which these were borne, and had gradually prepared us to expect the utmost that savage power could inflict. But yet, in the charges exhibited against the royal victim, every preceding stretch of democratical ingenuity was far outstripped, and crimes that till then had never entered the conception of the most depraved imagination, were alledged as if intended to heap upon the guilty accuser the accumulated execration of mankind.
The conduct of the unhappy Queen in this trying situation, was worthy the dignity of her birth, and the exalted character of a mother; and the shock which the mind receives upon a perusal of the transaction, is relieved in the noble triumph derived, by the reply of the Queen, to virtue, and religion, over such unheard of violation of the irrefragable mandates of nature and of God.
THE ALLIED ARMY.
When the last advices came away from the Prince of Saxe Cobourg's army, great exertions were making to repair the works of Quesnoy, which were in such a battered state as to render the place incapable of any vigorous defence.
The Duke of York, in his route from Cysoing to Engle-Fontaine, passed through Valenciennes. The streets were still filled with rubbish, and it appears to be much in the same state as at the time of its surrender.
General Alwinsky was left by his Royal Highness the Duke of York, with the command at Cysoing, having under him some Austrian troops, with the Innkilsen and 16th regiment of British Dragoons.
It was on the 16th, about twelve o'clock at noon, that his Royal Highness the Duke of York reached Engle-Fontaine. The march from Quesnoy to that place, a distance of four miles, was very much forced, as the English army heard a violent cannonading before them, and his Royal Highness was anxious to get up to give what assistance he could. The troops rested upon their arms till night, in momentary expectation of being called out.
The French army that attacked General Clairfayt, near Maubeuge, amounted to one hundred and forty thousand men. From before this army, this able General made a retreat which had some circumstances attending it which marked it a victory, as he took no less than twenty-eight pieces of cannon.
The day after the action with General Clairfayt, 15,000 of the French army deserted—proof that they did not relish the service into which they had been forced. (Quer.)
DEAL, October 28.
This morning Sir Charles Grey, General Dundas, Colonel Jervis, Major Maitland, &c. arrived at the Three Kings Hotel, and after partaking of a cold refreshment, immediately embarked on board the Quebec frigate, and sailed for Ostend with Admiral Macbride. An express arrived here early this morning to the Admiral to say, that the troops on board the transports at Plymouth and Portsmouth, viz. the 3d, 28th, 54th, and 59th regiments, bound to the West-Indies &c. had (instead) been ordered to proceed to Ostend immediately, as the place is in hourly expectation being invested by the French troops, and without a considerable reinforcement cannot hold out but a very short time.
A PROCLAMATION,
By the Queen of Portugal.
HER most Faithful Majesty wishing to manifest on every occasion justice and clemency, and to give a proof of the good faith which actuates this court in all its acts, has been pleased to order in consequence of the exposed situation, under which the American navigation labours, from the cruisers of Algiers in the ocean, to give a convoy to all the American vessels belonging to the United States of America, which may be in her different ports, and to be so protected to a proportionate distance. And moreover, has directed the necessary guardacostas to be sent out for the protection of those vessels expected, and for this purpose the Algerine privateers that may be met with, are to be apprised of this resolution, in order that they may not make prizes of such American vessels which she protects, as being bound to the ports of this kingdom.
DUBLIN, October 23.
Last Saturday night there was an indiscriminate press for seamen on our quays; young and aged, homeward, and outward bound, pilots, and gabard men were taken. Some of the latter description, we since hear, were yesterday liberated.
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, January 11.
A gentleman in this city has received a letter from Baltimore, which says, that our enemies lost at the siege of Dunkirk, 30,000 men killed, and 15,000 prisoners—Toulon is retaken, with 7 English ships and 4 Spanish, and 3000 troops.
January 14.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Liverpool, to his friend in this city, dated October 29, 1793.
"I have this instant received a letter from our friend P. H. now in Toulon, with a cargo of grain from Baltimore; he mentions that the Spaniards have been completely defeated in several engagements, and are running out of France faster than they came in; that the French are every where victorious, and that the National Convention has sent orders to the different armies, to be before Toulon by the 1st of November; that they may be successful is my sincere wish and that of every true son of Liberty. That the Combined armies have been defeated is true, but kept from being made public for fear of disheartening the troops, and of encouraging those who are disaffected to the British Government.
"I must now inform you how matters stand in this country. In several countries the people have rose up against government, with the cry of—No War! The Militia have been called out, which has exasperated the people so much, that they have come to a resolution not to give up, until they receive a redress of grievances and no war; I assure you, my friend, it is really alarming—and should France invade this country as they have threatened to do, they will find a majority of the people will flock to their standard; should parliament not make some very great concessions soon for to appease the people, the event will be the downfall of Monarchy in Great-Britain. The truth of the above, I will answer for, and you may have leave to make it as public as possible.
I am your friend and humble servant. I. T.
January 15.
We are informed, that the Amboy passage boat, which left this place on Christmas last, was driven out to sea, and had not been heard of until a few days past, when an account came, that after having lost her bowsprit in a heavy gale, she was cast away on Long Island shore, and every person, (upwards of twenty) perished. Among the number were several young persons whose parents live in this city.
January 18.
Latest News from Europe.
Capt. Dodge in the ship Astrea, arrived here on Wednesday from Ostend, which place she left the 28th of November, by whom, and by Mr. Dixon, a passenger in the Astrea, we learn—That since the retreat of the Prince of Cobourg from before Maubeuge, no action of importance had taken place.
That on the 4th of Nov. the French army raised the siege of Nieuport.
That on the 14th of November, the British troops, in number about 4000, which had lately arrived at Ostend, embarked and sailed for the West-Indies.
That the British army under the Duke of York, were going to winter quarters, part at Ostend, part at Burges, and some other places, and that the Austrian army were to keep a field during the winter.
We further learn, from Mr. Dixon, that he was in London on the 5th of November; that in London, by the latest accounts they had had from Lord Hood, they were informed Toulon was besieged by about 16,000 men; and that the army who defended it was supposed to be about 7,000 men—a force which was thought sufficient to defend the place till further succour should arrive to them.
It was said at Ostend that 30,000 men had been dispatched from the French northern army to assist at the siege of Toulon.
(Another paper says.)
By the ship Astrea, which arrived here, from Ostend on Wednesday evening in 47 days, we are informed, that all was tranquility in that place, on the 25th of November; that the 3d, 28th, 54th, and 59th regiments, had, by orders of the Duke of York, sailed from Ostend, either on the 10th or 12th of November, arrived at Portsmouth, and, with 13 other battalions, all under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey; the naval service, under that of vice admiral Sir John Jervis, had immediately sailed from thence, for the island of Barbadoes. About the 20th of October, Major-general Prescott and Dundas, departed from Portsmouth, for the West-Indies, to assemble all the British forces, already in the Carabian Islands, preparatory to the grand armament's arrival, that there may be no delay in commencing operations against the French possessions, in those seas.
A letter by the Astrea, to a merchant in this city informs, that Ostend was, on the 25th of November, in perfect tranquility, nor had the inhabitants any information of those occurrences, said to have been received here and in Philadelphia, respecting the taking of Toulon with every ship which were in the port and in the harbour, and the capture of the Duke of York, with his whole army prisoners.
Our readers may be assured that the above is much more recent intelligence than any hitherto announced from Europe since the arrival of the Nancy, Sylvester, from Cork. The ship Astrea left Ostend more than 30 days later than the vessel arrived from Havre, at Philadelphia, which it is suggested had brought the accounts published yesterday in the papers.
January 15. There is a letter in town from New-York, which says, that by a late arrival at that place, intelligence is received, that Toulon is retaken, and a number of ships of the line captured by the French—and that great confusion prevails in England.
January 17. A letter from Baltimore to a gentleman in this city, informs, that a vessel is arrived there from Amsterdam—the captain of which reports, that the French have taken Ostend, the army and military stores therein—that the Duke of York, accompanied by an officer only, had made his escape and was arrived in England—the above vessel was in the Downs about the middle of November, where the captain received this intelligence.
January 20
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman in New-York, to his friend in this city.
"I give you joy on the successes of the French. What do you think of the king of England's declaration?—Poor soul, finding that fighting will not do, he is endeavouring to conquer, by talking to them. His exceptions in favour of the well disposed inhabitants of "France," will be as little regarded as his "promises of friendship and protection," and these again will be received in the same manner as his threats of hostility—at the point of the sword!—There is, however, one truth which he seems to have discovered, viz. that "the co-operation of the people of France is necessary to the accomplishment of the objects he has in view." Great events may be expected, when kings unwillingly teach the doctrine of the sovereignty of the people! He tells them also, that all their troubles are to be ascribed to the "corruption and intrigues of their leaders." Being in the secret, I think we may fairly believe him.
January 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bristol, to his brother in this city, dated October 6, 1793.
"Times, since I wrote you last, are not altered in any respect for the better. War has made strange alterations here, and if the people of your side know what they are about, they will do all in their power to preserve peace. We are informed, there were several privateers fitted out in the United States on account of the French; no doubt it may be to the advantage of some individuals, but, if it should in the end bring on a war, it will be very much to the injury of your rising empire, and stop up the only avenue, by which the distressed of all Europe, can hope to flee to better times.
"I do not wish you to think me an enemy to France—I consider them singly, and alone, as struggling for their liberty, and the liberty of all Europe—and, in the end, I have not the least doubt, but that they will be successful. The whole of the force against them this year, (and I do not think greater exertions can be made than what have been) have made scarcely any impressions on them; and it is my opinion that before next spring, things will take a great turn in their favor.
"We have had a melancholy scene in Bristol this week: the time for the expiration of the bridge-tax being arrived, the people expected it to be taken off. The bridge-commissioners let the toll again; a riot ensued—a mob who had assembled on the bridge, burned the toll gates. The magistrates called out the military, and in a wanton manner, ordered them to fire on the people; on which the soldiery fired in all directions, down every street near the bridge, by which 70 or 80 people were killed and wounded—17 are already dead, and more it is expected will die.
"The government is so afraid of a revolution, that guns and bayonets are applied on the most trifling occasions."
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, dated November 6, 1793.
"We have just received advice that the emperor of the eastern part of Morocco, Muley Solyman, has declared the country from Salle to St. Crur in rebellion, and intimated to the consuls, that in three months after date hereof, he will send his cruisers to make prize of any vessel which they meet trading with the intermediate towns; which let serve for your government—that three of the Algerine frigates that were this side of the straits with a brig, had already returned to the straits; they had no more than one prize with them; her name is not known—she was loaded with flour."
PETERSBURG, January 17.
Last week the body of Thomas Kirby, of Dinwiddie County, was found in the woods near his place of residence. It is said that he was murdered by two of his own negroes. His wife and her brother, are committed to jail, charged with having been the principal cause in exciting the negroes to commit that abominable crime.
NORFOLK, January 15.
Yesterday arrived here the brig Jolly Tar, Capt. Livingston, in 20 days from Statia; by her we learn that the brig Maryland, Capt. John Strad, belonging to Messrs. Stuart and Plunket, of Baltimore, bound to Bourdeaux, laden with coffee and sugar, their sole property, was captured within a hundred leagues of her destined port, and sent back to Montserrat, by a St. Kitts privateer. Capt. Strad petitioned to be sent to any British port in Europe, but the captain of the privateer supposed that equal justice might be rendered, determined to send her where the devil sits judge.
Last evening arrived in Hampton Roads the American brig Hope, Capt. Vernon, in 27 days from Kingston, Jamaica. Capt. Vernon was captured on his passage from Cape Francois to Port-au-Prince, by the schooner Sheerwater, Capt. Mackay, and

sent to Jamaica, where he was detained 3 months, and himself and passengers plundered of every thing, except the vessel, which was liberated on his giving security.
In the above vessel came passenger Mr. Turnbull, mate of the ship Sampson, of Baltimore, Capt. Barney, who was captured on the 6th of December last, on her passage from Port-au-Prince to Baltimore, by the Penelope frigate, Capt. Rowley. Capt. Barney was confined between two guns for 7 days, with centinels placed over him, and on his arrival in Kingston, was put in prison; in which situation his mate left him.
RICHMOND, January 16.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman South West of the river Ohio, who served in the late expedition, under Major General Sevier, to his friend in this city.
Knoxville, Dec. 16th, 1793.
"I embrace this opportunity by Major Sevier, of informing you of the affairs as they now stand in this country:—We have been in a state of warfare with the Southern tribe of Indians, for upwards of 12 months past; our situation by the general government is only to act on the defensive; the enemy making frequent incursions into our country, determined some of our people to retaliate in return, and by this partial kind of warfare, they formed a more general expedition against this country; for about 1200 hundred of them came within 7 miles of this place, supposed with an intention of attacking our metropolis; though they made an attack on a block-house, burnt it, killed every person therein, consisting of 13 men, and before a force could be collected, they returned into their own country. A company of 600 mounted infantry gathered immediately, commanded by General Sevier, and followed them upwards of 150 miles, into their own country, burning and destroying all before us, without any opposition, until we had committed seven of their towns to ruin; at length we arrived to a very large town, near the Creek nation, where we killed several Indians and took 5 prisoners. Were fired on the eighth following by a party of them, had 3 men wounded and 3 horses killed; being fatigued and provisions plenty, we remained there 3 days, and were fired on every night; but received no other damage. From thence we pursued our route to within 8 miles of a large town, in the Creek nation, where at a crossing place of a river, almost impassable with horses, the enemy had collected in a large body, and entrenched themselves where we had to pass, but fortunately for us, our pilot took a wrong path which led to a town, about half a mile lower down the river, but on the opposite side to us; we could not cross there with our horses, and had to return to the ford, where the Indians had thrown up entrenchments: the enemy, however, seeing us pass the first ford, left their posts, and ran down to oppose us at the town; and before they could return to their entrenchments, our people had crossed the river, and then a very heavy firing commenced, which lasted about 15 minutes, when the enemy retreated, completely defeated; leaving behind them several killed, and the appearance of a great many wounded. The loss we sustained was very trifling, only 3 men killed. We then proceeded to a town about 8 miles in length, but found no inhabitants therein; a number of horses were got there, and we killed upwards of 200 head of cattle—being unable to drive them off, and having done them all the mischief we could, we returned home, having at that time 3 wounded men to carry and nearly half the army so sick, that they were incapable of duty.—The land in that country is superior to any I have ever seen, well watered and timbered, and lies well. I have been in the service only 3 months, and have the honor of bearing rank of lieut. and as it is the first campaign I ever served in as an officer, you will excuse the want of description (accruing to art military) but you will consider the relations as they happened.—Had we possessed of that country, we should be not far distant from the river Mobile, which has an immediate communication with the sea.—On our march, I beheld the most beautiful country I have ever seen in America, and when it comes to be inhabited by white people, we shall be the richest people in the world, for the soil is equal to the idea, and in such vast quantities, that it would take the whole of the inhabitants of your eastern states to people it."
BALTIMORE, January 19.
Yesterday arrived at this port the ship Sally, Capt. Griffith, from Amsterdam, which place she left the 8th of November last. By this vessel we learn that the French had compelled the Duke of York to raise the siege of Dunkirk a second time—that they had likewise forced him to evacuate Ostend, in a very precipitate manner, where they found a large quantity of cannon, ammunition, &c. together with the Duke's military chest—that the Duke embarked for England—that the French had again entered the Austrian Netherlands, penetrated as far as Mons, and were rapidly over-running that country.
Capt. Griffith, in lat. 24. 30. long. 29. spoke the ship Joseph, of Portland, Massachusetts, from Lisbon, bound to Charleston—the Joseph, he was informed by the Captain, was one of a fleet of forty sail, which had been convoyed as far as lat. 40, by a squadron of Portuguese ships of War—the Captain also informed him, that the ship President, of Philadelphia, was captured by the Algerines, off Cape St. Vincent's.
Capt. Griffith confirms the information of the people of Great-Britain, with the militia, being determined to obtain a reform in the government, that has for its basis annual elections; and de-
mand peace in a tone in unison with their foes.
January 24.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house at Gibraltar, to their correspondent in this town, dated November 26, 1793, received by the brig Rover, Captain Smith.
"A few days ago a Portuguese frigate arrived here from Algiers with dispatches for the court of Portugal, and brings us certain accounts that all the Algerine cruisers were returned into port, with no less than 11 American prizes, viz. 4 ships, 5 brigs, and 2 schooners, also 3 large Genoese polacras, all loaded with valuable cargoes of wheat, flour, tobacco, sugar, coffee, &c. We have not been able to procure the names of all the American vessels—we only know of two, the ship called the President, of Philadelphia, and the Thomas, of Boston, however, there are letters from all the Captains, on board the frigate, in a packet directed for Messrs. Bulkeley and Co. of Lisbon, which we could not take upon ourselves to open. We are informed that there were three English gentlemen passengers on board some of the American vessels, taken and carried into Algiers, and, having no passports from the British consul, they are considered slaves, and must remain so until they are redeemed: one of them is Mr. M c Namara.
"All the captains of the Algerine cruisers have been dismissed and punished for returning into port contrary to their orders, having been fitted out for six months, and others are appointed in their room, so that their next cruise will not be a short one.—We have certain accounts of all the cruisers having been ready for sea the 10th inst. and resolved to push for the westward again with all possible speed; however, your vessels will have some days the start of them, and we hope will arrive safe.
"We see no prospect of the present unfortunate war with France being near an end; though attacked in every quarter, by almost all the powers in Europe, they are making surprising efforts of defence. Toulon continues in possession of the English and Spanish squadrons, with a strong garrison of troops; notwithstanding, we should not be surprised if it was retaken this winter, as the French are bringing down a strong army to attack it.
"The king of Naples, grand duke of Tuscany, and Genoa, have all declared war against the French, so that they seem to have no friends left in Europe. We hope and trust that America will not be involved in the war: if a strict neutrality is observed on their part, we have no doubt but it will be permitted."
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Wednesday, January 15.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Secretary Otis, with a resolution from that Body, respecting an amendment to the constitution, relative to the suability of a state by a citizen or citizens of any other state, and to which the Senate requested the concurrence of the house of representatives: this message was read and ordered that 150 copies be printed.
A message from the President of the United States by Mr. Secretary Dandridge, was received, covering a letter from citizen Genet, Minister of the French Republic, to Mr. Jefferson, Secretary of State, wherein that Minister acknowledges to have, agreeable to the orders which he received from the Representatives of his nation, delivered commissions to such volunteers in the state of South-Carolina, as were willing to expatriate themselves, with an intention to co-operate with troops in the reduction of some settlements belonging to the enemies of France.
Enclosed were the proceedings of the States of South-Carolina, with the Governor's proclamation, &c. These communications were read, and ordered to lie on the table.
The house agreeable to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the report of the secretary of state, respecting the commerce of the United States, after considerable debate the committee rose, reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
Thursday, January 16.
The house, agreeable to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole house, on the report of the Secretary of State, on the restrictions and privileges of the commerce of the United States in foreign countries, and after considerable time spent in the business, the committee rose, reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
A message from the President of the United States was received by Mr. Dandridge, his Secretary, covering certain communications lately received from Europe. They were from our Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of France; part of them were read, and a part (which was in the French language) ordered to be printed.—The subject chiefly related to the capture and detention of American vessels in their ports.
Monday, January 20.
Mr. Fitzsimons, from the committee appointed for the purpose, brought in a report which was read the first time, and by special order read a second time; 150 copies of it to be printed, and referred to the committee of the whole house on the state of the union.
The above report contains an estimate of the naval force sufficient to protect the American commerce from the piratical cruisers of the Algerines, stating that 4 frigates of 44 guns each, with 320 men each frigate, and 2 20 gun ships, would effectually answer the purpose. The committee recommend an additional duty on tonnage and on sundry arti-
cles of merchandize, as the means for effecting this object, concluding with a resolution that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill conformably to the report.
Mr. Fitzsimons made a motion; that the committee appointed for the purpose of bringing in an estimate for the defence of the harbours of the United States, should be augmented by five or six more members, so as to constitute a committee of one member for every state in the union: This motion was agreed to.
MARTINSBURG, FEBRUARY 3, 1794.
The general assembly of the state of Georgia have passed a law making it FELONY for any marshal or officer of the United States, to attempt to levy any execution in pursuance of any judgment obtained against that state in the supreme court of the United States.
The legislature of the state of Georgia, have passed an act to prevent the importation of any negro, mulatto, or any other slave into that state, on pain of forfeiting for any one imported the sum of fifty pounds.
We hear the small pox has broke out in several parts of Richmond, and that it is expected a general inoculation will take place in that city immediately.
A letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to his friend in Massachusetts concludes thus:—"I believe it is true, that the Secretary of State and the Secretary of War, intend very shortly to resign.—Some rumours have circulated that the other Secretary also intends doing the same; this I do not believe to be true. Mr. HAMILTON, is not entirely got over his late sickness, though the effects are wearing off."
The freedom of the Press, and political discussion (says a late Boston paper) is a death blow to despotism.—The governor of Canada, in imitation of his master, has issued his proclamation, forbidding dangerous clubs, seditious publications, and all the train of French revolutionary procedure, within his vice-royalty—Alas! Sir Guy! CAIRA. In English, it will go on.
Extract of a letter from Fayette Ville, dated the 6th ult. in the evening.
"Two gentlemen just arrived here, from Charleston, (S. C.) reports, that a French 20 gun ship and an English 18 gun frigate had a severe action near the Harbour; that the English ship was taken and brought into Charleston; in consequence of which a riot took place between the French and English on their arrival, and that the City Constable was killed in suppressing the Fraca."
In the present critical period, when the danger of war impends over this country, it is a consoling reflection that we have at the head of our government those firm patriots who stood at the helm, during the political storm of our revolution, in times that tried men's souls. A Washington, an Adams, a Randolph, a Jay, a Hamilton, a Clinton, an Elsworth, with a long list of other statesmen and heroes still survive, and guide the councils of America. Whatever jealousies and bickerings may divide the opinion of individuals in times of peace; in war, one soul will again unite all parties; and the defence of our common country, our freedom, our independence will call forth talents, wisdom and unanimity.
All the countries in Europe are involved in debt; some of them are nearly insolvent; yet they are perpetually adding to their debts by the most abominable of all evils—war. America has a debt also, and happy should we be, if the nations of Europe would let us rest in peace a few years to discharge it. That able financier and firm patriot, the secretary of the treasury, reported a plan for sinking the debt, at the last session of Congress. The president, at the opening of this session, has urged the redemption of the debt, and it is a general wish that America may not follow the wretched systems of Europe in perpetually accumulating public burthens. A few years of prosperity under our excellent government, has very much increased our ability to pay. Almost every man has money in his pocket: very few are embarrassed with debts. Ten or twelve years of peace would enable the United States, with her present duties and a land tax of two dollars on a hundred acres of improved land, to reduce their public debts to a small amount, perhaps to nothing. What a desirable, what a singular phenomenon would it be, to have one civilized nation on earth free from public debt, and able to appropriate her revenues to improvements in agriculture, arts and commerce. [ American Minerva. ]
To be sold, or let upon shares, A likely STUD HORSE, Rising five years old, about 18 hands high. His dam was got by that noted horse formerly belonging to William Patterson, deceased, and his sire by Jacob Hite's old Munter. Any person inclining to purchase said Horse, I will take a good breeding mare, or a good young riding horse, in part pay, or a very reasonable price in cash. As I intend removing from my father's the ensuing spring, and have no convenience to keep the horse as he ought to be kept, is the reason that he will be sold. He is a beautiful dapple-brown, and now stands at Nicholas M c Intire's
MOSES M c INTIRE.
January 31, 1794.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
EPIGRAM.
HONEST John and his wife once to tea took a trip, When a sudden cross wind overset the light ship; Hand in hand, over deck, went this couple together, Susan sunk like a stone, but John swam like a feather; "Thank my stars!" says the man, safe escap'd from the flood, "Tis a bad wind, indeed, that blows nobody good."
A VIRGINIA BULL.
AT a late Ball in Charlestown, in this County, when supper was set (up stairs) there was not a sufficient number of chairs to accommodate the company. After the Ladies had suppd, and retired below to make room for the Gentlemen, a Mr. N—, one of the managers, who retired with the Ladies, came running up stairs, and with great apparent anxiety in his countenance, exclaimed—"Good G—d, Gentlemen, you are taking up all the chairs, when the Ladies are below sitting upon nothing!"
From the New York DIARY.
PROCLAMATION by the Hon. J. J. and R. K. Equires, certificate mongers for the people of the United States.
WHEREAS, we the subscribers, sincerely wishing the blessings of peace, liberty and good government to the country of citizen Genet, which can only be obtained by its complete conquest, and the establishment of an efficient monarchy, and being apprehensive that notwithstanding our wishes aforesaid, France might yet triumph over the potentates justly leagued against her, in case the least countenance was shown by the subjects of America to the cursed system of republicanism, and therefore determine by the advice of our two confidential secretaries to advise some means to render the cause of France, and of liberty unpopular to the United States: And in as much as no method appeared to us so likely to effect these laudable objects, and to prevent the spread of republicanism as to vilify and traduce in the public prints the minister of our quondam ally. We did accordingly w th the advice aforesaid, some months ago issue a declaration under our sign manual, accusing the minister of certain matters which we hoped would have rendered him and his nation particularly obnoxious, and drag us into a war with France, which was an object nearest to our hearts: and though our said declaration was calculated and intended to make the public believe that Citizen Genet had officially threatened the President himself with an appeal to the people, and that we ourselves knew it to be true, and notwithstanding our jesuitical caution in framing the said declaration, and the aid we received from our good friend Belzebub, which we gratefully acknowledge; yet the same minister, instigated by the demon of Democracy, has with an effrontery not to be borne, publicly denounced us as liars, and detected the falsehood of our declaration aforesaid.
And whereas notwithstanding the humility with which we have submitted to this affront, and every endeavor to extricate ourselves from this scrape, we find even our own party dissatisfied with our limping relations, and what is yet harder to bear, all the republicans of this city, (who we deem rash Antifederalists) intemperate in their demonstrations of joy at our discomfiture, and even our very good friends the Tories, clamorous for further evidence.
We do therefore in consideration of the premises, and as the only means left to rescue us from the cursed hobble, most earnestly entreat all persons from Maine to Georgia, inclusive, (it matters not whether they be black or white, bond or free, aristocrats or democrats, boys or girls, lunatics or idiots, liars or men of truth, jews or gentiles, whigs or tories) to produce at our stone castle in Broadway, in the city of New-York, by the 1st day of January next, all the evidences they can collect of Citizen Genet's "threat to appeal to the people." We care not whether the threat was made to the President himself or to a chimney sweep—whether officially or otherwise—whether in a drunken or sober mood—whether in a passion or cool blood—whether in a dream or wide awake—whether in writing or by word of mouth—whether in earnest or in jest—for we have already demonstrated that all these circumstances are totally immaterial. Any person who will furnish testimony on this subject, especially of the hearsay order, (which according to a new code of evidence we shall speedily publish, will appear to be of the best kind) shall be rewarded with a dozen blank certificates signed by each of us, and countersigned by our beloved secretaries, to be used as the person rewarded may find expedient; and we do pledge ourselves, that these certificates shall be so framed as to destroy the reputation of any man they may be used against, and shall at the same
time susceptible of such an explanation that no court can take cognizance of them.
Given at our Stone Castle aforesaid, the 4th December, 1793— J. J.—R. K. By order, A. H. and H. K. Principal Secretaries.
In the High Court of Chancery, September the 26th, 1793. BETWEEN Robert M c Knight and Milling Wooley, and Laurence M c Kernan, Deft.
THE Defendant Milling Wooley not having entered his appearance, and given security according to the 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 country, on the motion of the plaintiff by his council, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the first day of the next term, and answer the bill of the plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published at some church of the parish of Norborne, in the county of Berkeley, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and at the front door of the Capitol in the city of Richmond. A Copy. Teste, PETER TINSLEY, C.H.C.C.
TO BE RENTED. THE House in Martinsburg, opposite Mr. John Rohr's, and now occupied by Mr. Christian Smith. The House has adjoining a very complete kitchen, stable and garden, with every other convenience that could be wished for the accommodation of a family. Possession will be given on the first of April next. For terms apply to Mr. Edward Christian in Martinsburg, or the Subscriber in Winchester. JAMES ASH.
A valuable Plantation for Sale. PURSUANT to the last will of William Baldwin, deceased, will be sold by Public Vendue, on the 2d Tuesday of March next, on the Premises, (if fair, if not, the next fair day,) the Plantation on which the said William Baldwin lately dwelt, situate in Berkeley County, Virginia, about 8 miles from Martinsburg, containing about 300 acres, one hundred and sixty or seventy of which are cleared, and under good fence, 10 acres of excellent meadow made, which may easily be watered from a large limestone spring.—The remainder of the land is well covered with oak, walnut, hickory and poplar timber. There is on said Plantation, two dwelling houses, two double barns, a large apple-orchard, and other fruit-trees. One fifth part of the purchase money must be paid down, the remainder in four equal annual payments, on giving bonds with approved security. A plat of the land will be shown, and other particulars respecting the premises made known on the day of sale by JAMES STRODE and JAMES CAMPBELL, Executors. The title is indisputable. December 17th, 1793.
NOTICE. THE Subscriber returns his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and customers—and most humbly solicits a settlement with those whom he has accounts unsettled with, and of long standing. This requisition he hopes will be acceptable to his friends, as he is desirous of closing his accounts to the present date. FLORENCE MAHONY. Martinsburg, January 1, 1794.
FOR SALE. A HOUSE and Lot in Middletown; the House is built with large squared logs, 28 by 26 feet, two stories high, with three rooms on each floor, completely finished, with a good kitchen adjoining the same; the lot is enclosed with good paling, post and rail fence. There is likewise a convenient stable, adjoining the premises is a grass lot containing three quarters of an acre, under good post and rail fence, clear of ground rent, which will be sold with the former. Any person inclining to purchase this valuable property, may know the terms (which will be reasonable) by applying to the Subscriber, living on the premises. ROBERT LAMON.
WANTED. A small Plantation, within a few miles of Martinsburg, for which real property in said town will in part be given. Apply to the Printer.
FOR SALE. A serviceable young Mare, a young Cow and Calf, and a Cow forward with Calf. Apply at the Printing Office.
TO BE SOLD, ON THE PREMISES, AT PUBLIC AUCTION—For ready money, On FRIDAY the 31st of January, instant, By Virtue of a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, obtained by the late Humphrey Keyes against Richard Boucher, on the 10th day of March, 1791, Two hundred and fifty acres of Land, in the County of Berkeley, on Evat's run, near Charlestown, whereon the said Richard Boucher now lives. This Land has the advantage of a fine stream of water running through it, affords a competent proportion of meadow, is well timbered, and a rich strong soil. ABRAHAM SHEPHERD, WILLIAM DARKE, THOMAS RUTHERFORD, Commissioners. January 4, 1794.
FOR SALE. A TRACT of Land lying in the parish of Norborne, in the County of Berkeley, containing two hundred and thirty-two acres, adjoining Capt. Benjamin Beeler's. For terms, apply to Colonel Charles Magill, Winchester, or to the Subscribers. WILLIAMS & CAREY. Alexandria, 26th December, 1793.
NOTICE. ALL Persons having accounts unsettled with us (as Millers) are requested to call and have the same adjusted and finally closed, as we wish to have our mill business settled before the first of March next, we having sold our lease of Shively's mills, and Mr. Thomson, our miller, being about to remove out of the state. We wish to have the business closed before that time, and desire every person who may have flour in the mills to call for it, or we will not consider ourselves liable for it, should they neglect this notice. The public will please to accept our thanks for the encouragement we received during the time we have carried on the milling business. J & J. RIDDLE. Martinsburg, January 13, 1794.
WHEREAS the Subscribers signed three penal Bonds to Thomas Noble, of Berkeley County, each for the sum of forty seven pounds five shillings, the first due November 1, 1793, the second November 1, 1795, and the third November 1, 1796, and which Bonds were given the said Noble for a certain tract of land, but to which said land we are well assured he has not a good right, we therefore forewarn all persons from taking an assignment of either of the said Bonds, as we are determined not to pay them until we are satisfied with regard to the title. SOLOMON SILKWOOD, WILLIAM ROBINSON. December 21st, 1793.
CAME to the subscriber's plantation, some time in the beginning of last summer, a white steer, with brown ears, the mark not remembered, two years old next spring. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. GEORGE REYNOLDS. Jan. 11, 1794.
TO BE SOLD, Between 50 and 60 acres of LAND, lying about one mile from Back-Creek, on the Warm Spring road; there are about twenty acres cleared, some meadow, a small house, and is a suitable stand for a tradesman. For terms, apply to JOHN FRONK. Martinsburg, Jan. 13, 1794.
TO BE SOLD, 530 acres of LAND, lying on Sleepy-Creek; a corner of Frederick County, nearly adjoining Berkeley and Hampshire line; there are about 50 acres of plow-land clear'd, 12 acres of meadow, and much more may be made, a young bearing apple and peach orchard, the land well watered and timbered, it has a good mill seat, a limestone spring, some cabin buildings, &c. Appy to WILLIAM CATLETT.
THE Subscriber requests those that are indebted to him by open account, to come and settle, and if they cannot discharge what may be due, to give their obligations, as their accounts may be closed by the first of April next; he then purposes to open a large assortment of Merchandize, and wants his accounts settled before he begins business again, as they have been long standing. JOSEPH MINGHINI.