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The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
[PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1794.
[NUMBER 202—VOL. 4.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
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 Hanbrow, John Kearney, and Richard Baylor, Gentlemen Justices, do attend throughout the whole of the ensuing Quarterly Term. Teste, MOSES HUNTER, Clerk.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
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. that 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 Joseph 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 stab 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.
Blank Deeds filled, and all other instruments of writing drawn at the CLERK'S Office, on short notice, and at reduced prices.
The following correspondence took place between the Commissioners of the United States and the new Committee of Conference, in consequence of the proceedings of the Standing Committee at Redstone, published in our last.
Pittsburgh, September 1, 1794.
GENTLEMEN, THE committee appointed by the committee of safety at Redstone, the 28th of August last, to confer with the Commissioners of the United States and State of Pennsylvania, and agreeably to the resolution of the said committee, to request,
1st. That the said Commissioners do give an assurance on the part of the general government to an indemnity to all persons as to the arrearage of excise, that have not entered their bills to this date.
2d. Will the Commissioners aforesaid give to the eleventh day of October next, to take the sense of the people at large, of the four counties west of Pennsylvania, and that part of Bedford west of the Allegheny mountains, and the Ohio county, in Virginia, whether there they will accede to the resolution of the said commissioners as stated at large in the conference with the committee of conference met at Pittsburgh, the 21st day of August last.
By order of the Committee,
JOHN M'CLELLAND.
The Honorable the Commissioners on the part of the United States and the State of Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, September 1st 1794.
GENTLEMEN, WE have received your letter of this date; and as time presses, have determined to give it an immediate answer, although we shall be prevented thereby, from making so full and correct a reply, as the importance of the subject requires.
In our correspondence with the late committee of conference, we detailed those assurances of submission to the laws, which would have been deemed full and satisfactory, and which were necessary to the exercise of the powers vested in us. This detail was minutely settled in conference with a sub committee of that body. From a desire on our part to accommodate and to render the proposals as unexceptionable as possible, they were altered and modified at their request, till being superior to all exception, they received the unanimous approbation of those gentlemen.
The detail thus settled, required from the standing committee assurances, of their explicit determination to submit to the laws of the United States; that they would not directly or indirectly oppose the execution of the acts for raising a revenue upon distilled spirits and stills, and that they would support, as far as the laws require, the civil authority, in affording the protection due to all officers and other citizens. These assurances have not been given. On the contrary, we learn, with emotions difficult to be repressed, that in the meeting of the committee at Redstone, resistance to the laws and open rebellion against the United States, were publicly advocated, and that two-fifths of the body, representing 23 townships, totally disapproved the proposals, and preferred the convulsions of a civil contest to the indulgence offered them by their country. Even the members composing the majority, altho', by a secret and undistinguished vote, they expressed an opinion, that it was the interest of the people to accede to the proposals, did not themselves accede to them, nor give the assurances, nor make the recommendations explicitly required of them. They have adjourned without day, and the terms are broken on their part.
We had reason for requiring these declarations, and recommendations from that body. They were a representation (in fact) of the different townships in the western counties—they were a body in whom the people had chosen to place confidence—there were among them men, whose advice and example have had influence in misleading the people, and it was proper they should be instrumental, in recalling them to their duty; and their avowed determination to support the civil authority in protecting the officers, would have assisted in repressing the violence of turbulent individuals.
Our expectations have been unfortunately disappointed: The terms required have not been acceded to. You have been sent hither to demand new terms, and it is now necessary for us to decide, whether we will return home, or enter into other arrangements.
Upon reflection, we are satisfied, that the President of the United States, while he demands satisfactory proofs, that there will be in future a perfect submission to the laws, does not with the great body of the people should be finally concluded by the conduct or proceedings of any committee: and if the people themselves will make the declarations required of the standing committee, and give satisfactory proofs of a general and sincere determination to obey the laws, the benefit offered may still be obtained by those individuals, who shall explicitly avow their submission as herein after mentioned.
It is difficult to decide, in what manner the said declarations and determinations of the people to submit peaceably should be taken and ascertained: We have thought much on this subject, and are fully satisfied, that a decision by ballot will be wholly unsatisfactory, and that it will be easy to produce by that means, an apparent but delusive unanimity. It is therefore necessary, that the determination of every individual be publicly announced: In a crisis, and on a question like this, it is dishonorable to temporize. Every man ought to declare himself openly, and give his assurances of submission in a manner that cannot be questioned hereafter. If military coercion must finally take place, the government ought to know not only the numbers, but the names of the faithful citizens, who may otherwise be in danger of being confounded with the guilty. It therefore remains with you to say, whether you will recommend such a mode of procedure, and will immediately arrange with us the manner in which the sense of the people may be publicly taken, and written assurances of submission obtained, within the time already limited. We require an explicit and speedy answer in writing.
You request us to give assurances on the part of the United States, that an indemnity shall be granted as to the arrears of excise, to all persons that have not entered their bills before this date. If it were proper to remit all arrears of duty, we cannot conceive, why those who have entered their bills, should not receive a similar indulgence with those who have refused, nor why you demand peculiar favors for the opposers of the acts, while you abandon those who have complied to the strictness of the laws. We have gone on that subject as far as we think advisable. The clause was introduced at the request of the late committee of conference; and even the stile of expressing it, was settled with them. We have therefore nothing more to add on this subject.
You require also that time be given until the 11th day of October, in order to ascertain the sense of the people—That is wholly inadmissible—On the day of the conference, the time allowed was deemed sufficiently long; and we are sorry to perceive, that delay only tends to produce an indisposition to decide. There are strong reasons obvious to a reflecting mind against prolonging the time a single hour—Nothing is required but a declaration of that duty, which every man owes to his country, and every man before this day must have made up his mind on the subject. Six weeks have already elapsed, since the ordinary exercise of civil authority has been forcibly suppressed—the officers of government expelled, and the persons and property of well disposed citizens exposed to the outrages of popular violence. The protection which is due to peaceable citizens; the respect which every government owes itself, and the interests of the United States demand that the authority of the laws be quickly restored. To this we may add, that the militia (which by late orders from the President have been encreased to 15 000 men, including 1,500 rifle men from Virginia, under the command of Maj. Gen. Morgan) have received orders to assemble, and we cannot undertake that their march will be long suspended. All possible means to inform, to conciliate, and to recall our fellow-citizens to their duty, have been used. If their infatuation still continues, we regret, but are persuaded, that a further moderation and forbearance will but increase it.
If the whole country shall declare their determination peaceably to submit, the hopes of the executive will be fulfilled: And if a part of the survey shall persist in their unjustifiable resistance to the lawful authority of their country, it is not the intention of the government to confound the innocent with the guilty. You may therefore assure the friends of order and the laws, that they may rely upon promptly receiving all the protection the government can give, and that effectual measures will be taken to suppress and punish the violence of those individuals, who may endeavour to obstruct the execution of the laws, and to involve their country in a scene of calamity, the extent and seriousness of which it is impossible to calculate.
It is easy to perceive from the whole scope of this letter, that no part of it is addressed to the gentlemen of Ohio county, in Virginia.
JAMES ROSS, J. YATES, W. BRADFORD.
To Robert Dickey, John Probst, John Nesbitt, John Marshall, David Philips, John M'Clelland, George Wallace, and Samuel Wilson.
Pittsburgh, September 2, 1794.
GENTLEMEN, WE have received your letter of yesterday, and

all of opinion, that it is the interest and duty of the people in the western counties of Pennsylvania, to submit to the execution of the laws of the United States, and of the State of Pennsylvania, upon the principles and terms stated by the commissioners;—and we will heartily recommend this measure to them. We are also ready to enter into the detail with you for fixing and ascertaining the time, place, and manner of collecting the sense of the people upon this momentous subject.
Signed by the unanimous order of the Committee. JOHN M C LELLAND.
To the Commissioners of the United States, and of the State of Pennsylvania.
FOREIGN ADVICES, Received by the ship Francis and Mary, arrived at New York, July 24—25.
PRUSSIA. Reports to the following effect have lately prevailed, that the King of Prussia has actually assented to overtures which have been made to him by the persons exercising the government in France, and has accordingly pledged himself to temporize till an opportunity shall offer, when he may speak out with more effect.
Secondly, that Spain, actuated by a similar disposition, has, on her part, proposed to acknowledge the French Republic, and to this proposal even the answers of the Parisian Committee have been given us in form, which are—That Spain shall renounce all connection with the house of Bourbon, and restore every place which has been captured since the war.
It gives us pleasure to find, that the 600,000 l. in specie sent to Hamburg in two of our frigates, as a payment of the King of Prussia's subsidy, still remains in the strong chest of Mr. John Parish of Hamburg, to whom it was consigned as our agent.
Yesterday we were informed that the enemy had taken Louvain; and we have also learnt that for these two days past they have been bombarding Brussels and Sans de Grand. Should they gain possession of these they will immediately pass into Dutch Flanders; in short every operation of the enemy shews that they are determined to lose no time in completing the conquest of this country.
We hear a heavy firing on the side of Malines, commonly called Mecklin, the enemy as we are informed having attacked that place. The earl of Moira with a great part of his army has marched to its relief.
The force which the enemy carried against Malines, amounted to between 6 and 7,000 men, and 5 pieces of cannon, with which they kept up a brisk fire on the town for some time. They however began to retreat before lord Moira's army could reach the place. On this occasion a captain of O'Donnell's corps was killed; one subaltern, with about 30 men were killed or wounded; and several houses were damaged by the shot of the enemy. At the commencement of the attack, the garrison, with that precipitation and terror, which have but too conspicuously marked the conduct of some of our allies on different former occasions, set fire to the bridge across the canal immediately in front of Malines, altho' it turned on a pivot, and could be withdrawn in an instant; by which they have deprived themselves of the only means they had, either to pursue the enemy or reconnoitre their situation. The French may now approach the town in the smallest parties with impunity, as they know that the garrison has no mode of crossing the canal to molest them either in their approach or retreat.
The present position of the duke of York and the earl of Moira's armies, though a position necessary to be occupied by some troops, is the most unfavorable that can be conceived for British to act in; the country being so completely intersected by woods and hedges, that ground can hardly be found to encamp or draw up a single battalion upon. Our formidable cavalry would be entirely useless where we now are; and even the bravery and discipline of our infantry would avail them little where every patrol, who can fire from behind a tree, or an hedge, becomes the equal of an intrepid soldier. The weather has been hot in the extreme for some days past, from which circumstance, and the scarcity of water, the troops have suffered exceedingly.
THE WAR. The following has been handed about, as the new plan of prosecuting the war. The partition of Poland to be completed. This is expected to be fully executed by the latter end of August.
The troops of Prussia to retire into Prussian Guelderland; the Austrians beyond the Rhine, there they are to be recruited and prepared for service by the month of April next.
The English, Hessian, and Hanoverian infantry to remain for the defence of Holland, all the winter. A large part of the Russian fleet to winter in the British ports to be ready early in the spring, when it is to be reinforced, and convey thirty thousand Russian troops, who are to be joined by thirty thousand English, covered with sixty sail of the line, and immediately land upon the coast, and invade the heart of France. The Austrian and Prussian armies to move on at the same time, augmented to the number of three hundred thousand, by way of Alsace and Mentz to Paris, whilst the bulk of the French are employed to defend themselves against the English
and Russians, with the whole body of the Royalists, whose regular force is to be recruited to the number of one hundred thousand men.
Accounts are this day received in the city, that the Empress of Russia had declared war against Denmark and Sweden; in consequence of which, intelligence to the Baltic immediately rose very considerably.
The Prince of Cobourg has fallen back to Tillemont, leaving both Brussels and Namur open to the enemy.
Nieuport, it is now confirmed beyond further doubt, has surrendered; the garrison, prisoners of war, have been conveyed to Lisse. The emigrants, (horrid to relate) are said to have been all sacrificed at the mouth of a cannon!—For the present we with not to believe this. An application has been made by a flag of truce to exchange the British officers who commanded; we know not yet with what success.
By accounts from Wesel, of the 16th of July, we received intelligence of the surrender of Warsaw to the King of Prussia—further particulars are promised—to this we have to attach the following account, dated from the interior of Poland on the 5th instant, which anticipates a kind of confirmation of the fact.
Kosciusko is stated to have been driven back into Warsaw, which it was expected would be given up to the Prussian troops, before the Russians could possibly arrive.
The Austrians, we learn, have actually taken possession of Cracow, conformable to an original agreement. It was supposed that in the course of six weeks tranquility throughout Poland would be completely restored.
Mr. Shaw has brought an account to government of some of the last movements of the armies on the Rhine; the particulars of these have not transpired. It is, however reported, that the Austrians, wearied with repeated attacks of the enemy, have retreated across that river.
A treaty of offensive and defensive, it is said, has been concluded between Denmark and Genoa.
BRUSSELS, July 24. As the retreat of the grand combined army on the Sambre, under the command of Prince Cobourg and the Prince of Orange, had been resolved upon and ordered by the Emperor; if certain events should take place, the troops are passing day and night through this city for Holland and Louvain.
Two battalions of Dutch were taken at Mons; 9 squadrons and 3 battalions besides, are still missing, not having appeared at the general rendezvous at Hall yesterday evening.
No description can convey an idea of the confusion that reigns at this moment among the combined troops evacuating the country. With respect to the motives of evacuation, it is easy to see that it is a thing agreed upon between the Austrians and the French. The Dutch exclaim against the Emperor, and the Austrians against the Hanoverians. I shall, however, soon be able to explain very fully the new line of politics which the cabinet of Vienna has tho't proper to adopt. I consider it as the sole motive for the evacuation of the Netherlands, which the English and the other allies openly reprobate.
UNITED STATES.
NEW YORK, September 18.
We learn by accounts just arrived from Canada, that in Gen. Wayne's late engagement, the Indians lost between 3 and 400, he having completely surrounded them. We learn also that Gen. Wayne had gone back to Fort Recovery for a further supply of provisions.
ALBANY, September 11.
The following letter from his Excellency the Governor, to the Major General of the Militia of the Western District, was this morning received by express—and it gives us great pleasure to be enabled thus early to communicate the same to our numerous readers—especially those of the western counties, whose interest is so materially concerned—the prompt and decided measures which the executive has taken, must in a great measure allay their apprehensions, and inspire them with a confidence of being supported in their claims, and assisted with the force of the country, in case they are interrupted in their settlements.
Little Britain, Ulster County, Sept. 6th.
Sir, A circumstance has lately occurred on our western frontier, which renders it necessary that the arms and accoutrements, for which I transmitted you an order on the 2d ultimo, should, if not already done, be immediately drawn and forwarded, especially the proportion of them destined for the militia of the western frontier, and particularly those for the county of Ontario. If the store has been inconvenient to furnish the accoutrements required, you will please notify me of it, in order that the deficiency may instantly be supplied.
For your more particular information, I inclose you a copy of the protest, delivered by a British lieutenant, at the settlement forming by Judge Williamson, at Great Sodus. The principal set up in it, and which equally applied to all our settlements west of the former line of property, cannot for a moment be tolerated by our government—and if any attempt should be made on the part of the British to carry it into execution it will be justifiable and necessary on our part to repel force by force.—Under this impression, therefore, I earnestly request that you will exert every mean in your power
to keep the militia of your division in the most perfect readiness for actual service.
I take the greatest liberty of inclosing to your care a letter from the War Department, and one from myself to Charles Williamson, Esq. on public business; and to request that you will be pleased to forward them, by express, should the western post not afford a safe and expeditious conveyance. I will cheerfully pay to your order any expense that may occur in forwarding these dispatches.
I am, with great respect, your most obedient servant, GEO. CLINTON.
Major General Gauseworth.
By a gentleman from Fort Stanwix, we learn that by several persons who arrived there in a boat from Niagara, he was informed, that news had been received at the latter place from the Miamies, stating that General Wayne, with the American army, had begun his march into the Indian country—that he had defeated the Indians, in a battle near the rapids of the Miami, and on his arrival at the fort erected by gov. Simcoe, at the foot of the rapids, he sent a peremptory order to the British garrison to evacuate the place in 15 minutes—and that in case of their compliance, they would be permitted to return to Detroit or Niagara, in peace—but that if they hesitated he would immediately storm the fort. The British not thinking it prudent to dispute this matter with the Hero of Stony Point, marched off within the time limited.
Two gentlemen who passed through this city on Tuesday last, directly from Niagara, reported, that the day before they left that place 3 Indian runners arrived from the Miami country, with tidings of the Indians having been defeated, in an action with Gen. Wayne, and demanding immediate succour from the British—in consequence of which the 3 companies in that garrison, were ordered to march to the relief of their tawny allies—It is added, the Indians used threats to the commander at Niagara, telling him, unless he complied with their demands, they would defeat the British, and make peace with the United States—Capt. Brant was to go with 3 companies. The militia were called in to keep garrison.
PHILADELPHIA, September 19.
The mail from Pittsburgh arrived at 6 o'clock last evening. The following extract of a letter dated the 12th inst. will show the state of affairs in the western country.
“Yesterday being the day appointed by the commissioners for taking the opinion of the people respecting peace or war, upwards of 500 in the district of Pittsburgh, subscribed their declaration for submission to and support of the laws. But it has not been so general in the other districts that we have heard from—In Reeds district only 20 have signed, and in the forks of Yough not one. Accounts from other places are not yet come in, but you are a sufficient judge of what is to be expected from other districts.”
The Pittsburgh Gazette of the 15th inst. does not contain the result of the meeting of the citizens there on the 12th—but it contains the following incendiary publication.
To JOHN GASTON,
Sir, You will please have this printed in the Pittsburgh paper this week, or you may abide by the consequence.
POOR TOM takes this opportunity to inform his friends throughout the country, that he is obliged to take up his commission once more, though disagreeable to his inclination. I thought when I laid down my commission before that we had got the country so well united that there would have been no more need for me in that line, but my friends see more need for me now than ever—they chose a set of men whom they thought they could confide in, but find themselves mistaken, for the majority of them have proved traitors, 4 or 5 big men from below have scared a great many, but few is killed yet, but I hope none of these are any that ever pretended to be a friend to poor Tom, so I would have all my friends keep up their spirits and stand to their integrity for their rights and liberty, and you will find poor Tom to be your friend—This is fair warning, traitors, take care for my hammer is up and my ladle is hot, I cannot travel the country for nothing.
From your old friend, Tom the Tinker.
September 29.
There is an account in town of the insurgents having made an attack on Fort Pitt—the citizens of Pittsburgh having joined the garrison which consists of about 200 men, the insurgents were beat off with loss, some being killed and a number taken prisoners.
Extract of a letter from Pittsburgh.
September 12.
“The present disturbances in this country have a good deal subsided, but are yet far from having lost their original spirit. Yesterday the people of the different counties were to meet in districts and townships, to sign their submission to the laws—at this district it was conducted and ended with great moderation—the people almost all signed the submission—but in the other districts of this county, I am afraid it has not terminated so favorably. In one district, the two parties, one for peace, the other for war, separated, when the war party appeared the most numerous, and the peace party were intimidated from signing. Almost all the leaders in exciting the present disturbances are now for peace and submission to the laws, but they have no longer in-

Hence when they become peaceable citizens, which establishes a melancholy truth, that men can raise an insurrection when they cannot conduct it." Extrait of a letter from Gen. Wilkins, dated Pittsburgh, September 12.
This inst. there are recent accounts from Le Boeuf and Fort Franklin—they are almost certain of a war with the Six Nations of Indians. Every one represents the conduct of the individuals of them as uncommonly insolent and arrogant. It is said by the man who came from Fort Franklin, that there are 12 or 15 Indians from Sandusky, lying in the neighbourhood of that place, under pretence of being peaceable, but supposed to be waiting the result of the treaty, to commence hostilities and to influence others to join them. Should they go to war, preparations ought to be made to support the garrison at Le Boeuf.
Upon comparing several letters received from the Westward, the following, though an imperfect, is the most correct account we can at present obtain of the situation of things in that country.
On Thursday the 11th inst. the people assembled for the purpose of deciding on the Commissioners' proposals. In Allegheny county the meetings were in election districts, which are five in number. In the Pittsburgh district the business was conducted and terminated in harmony. The town had not above 12 or 15 dissentients, and the people from the country were open and firm in their determination to support the laws, although they declared that they signed the paper at the risk of their property. There were in this district about 500 subscribers, and though not a majority of the whole district, they were a great majority of those who voted. In the district at the forks of Tygh , a motion was made that every one should be at liberty to speak his mind freely without danger of having his property hurt for so doing; but this motion was overruled; and on putting the question for submission, the majority was for war. The parties then separated with mutual threats, but without any signing the declaration, or doing any thing further. In Reeds district the business began peaceably; but towards evening a tumult arose—the paper which had been signed by some was demanded, and the event was not fully known. In the Lower district it was expected there would be no voting, as a party had surrounded the house of Samuel Wilson (one of the last committee) and had taken from him all his papers, &c. which he had undertaken to distribute. From the other district no accounts were received, but such were still the apprehensions in that county, that an association for mutual defence had been entered into by those who agreed to submit.
In Westmoreland county, where they voted in townships, there was a great diversity of opinions. In some a large and firm majority for submission. In others the minority overawed the majority. In Mr. Findley's township there was great violence, and the papers were torn after the signing began. Mr. Porter, a Presbyterian clergyman, by his firm and decisive conduct in the pulpit, was the happy means of inducing almost all his congregation to subscribe. At Greensburg the majority declared they were for peace, but when they were called upon to give explicit assurances of it by subscribing, only 80 out of 300 ventured to put their names to the paper; and after night there was some disturbance and symptoms of a design to punish those who had signed.
From Washington no certain accounts have arrived: but it is said that in it a more favorable disposition has been discovered than from its former violence could have been expected; but there is still a violent party there—and it appears that some armed bodies were to be sent out to intercept the returns which are directed to be made to Mr. Rofs, (one of the Commissioners) at Union Town; and if they should fail in that, to arrest Mr. Rofs, and oblige him to deliver them up.
We are not able to collect any information of what passed in Fayette, or in that part of Bedford which is west of the mountains.
Yesterday at 11 o'clock the Governor of this state marched from town with the three Troops of Horse, commanded by Captains Dunlap, Singer, and McConnell; the company of Infantry commanded by Captain Scott, and the Artillery, by Major Fisher and Captain Thornton, with 13 field pieces, 6 and 3 pounders. The troops encamped at the falls of Schuylkill in the afternoon, and are to move on this morning.
The Infantry and Grenadiers now at camp follow this day, and Capt. M'Pheron's company of 115 privates, on Monday next.
September 22.
An express arrived in town this morning from the westward, and brought dispatches for the Secretary of State. They inform that Mr. Rofs will be in town in a few days to meet the other commissioners; when, a particular account of the issue of their mission may be expected. Part of the returns from the different townships has been received, from which it appears that the terms required by the commissioners have not been generally complied with. The general returns made by those who superintend the meetings, do not give the assurances required that the submission in any of the counties is such that an office of inspection may be safely opened therein; and one of them expressly states an opinion, that such a measure would not be safe.
Most of the men of property and influence in that quarter have determined to support the authority of government, and the violent and deluded people who are bent on further resistance, are left without any leaders of consequence.
We hear that the returns received from Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette are general—those
from Allegheny are from two townships in one district only.
RICHMOND, September 17.
An express is said arrived to the Governor on the evening of the 11th inst. who we understand sets out in a few days to join our noble countrymen, who are all impatient to be ordered forward to restore the sovereignty of law in Pennsylvania.
The intelligence received we understand announced great divisions among the insurgents, some willing to submit, others to resist: Among the former, are Mr. Gallatin and Mr. Smylie, two members of Congress, who too late begin to see their error, and are trying to make their peace.
It is said Gov. Simcoe befriends the rioters and that many of them talk of seeking shelter with him. They are mad enough to propose becoming a British colony again, and offer liberty to all our slaves. From this last source they expect to derive great succour, as they know that Virginia and Maryland abound in negroes. However all their attempts hitherto to steal our negroes have proved abortive, and their parties have been driven out of Virginia by our brave countrymen whenever they have dared to come within our limits, since the governor's late proclamation.
Benjamin are going thro' all the states trying to stop the people from turning out, and it is said some of them carry in their pockets British gold, and are in our country. What is strange, our true, the Irish lately imported joined those unhappy people; and what is true tho' not strange, the British deserters who ran away from General Howe's army last war, abet by every means in their power, this unnatural insurrection.
Governor Lee will have to contend with Governor Simcoe—Scotch-Irish Pennsylvanians, rank Irish Virginia Negroes, and British deserters—those politicians must soon fly before our gallant buckskins.
September 22.
On Thursday at 11 o'clock, his Excellency Henry Lee, commander in chief of the troops ordered out against the insurgents to the westward, set out for the place of general rendezvous:—He was escorted 7 miles from the city by the company of Light Dragoons, commanded by Captain Hicks. The Artillery, which was drawn up at a small distance from the road at the end of the town, saluted him as he passed. He then took an affectionate farewell of the troops by addressing them in a short but eloquent and pathetic manner.
On Thursday Capt. Giles marched from this place with the city and county's quota, consisting of 64 men, well armed and accoutred; they are to rendezvous at Hanover court-house till the troops from the lower counties come up, when they will proceed on to Winchester.
On Friday evening arrived in this city on their way to the place of general rendezvous, Captain Jeffers, and his troop of cavalry, from the town of Peteriburg.
MARTINSBURG, September 29, 1794.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE!
Friday morning last, two gentlemen passed thro' this town from Kentucky, who favoured us with a hand-bill, of which the following is a copy.
LEXINGTON, September 8, 1794. AN Express arrived here, on Sunday evening about 8 o'clock, with letters from the army, from which we have collected the following particulars.
On the 20th ult. about 145 miles advance of Greenville, the advance guard consisting of two companies, were attacked by about 1100 Indians and Canadian militia; the attack being sudden and unexpected, the advance guard fell back on the main army and threw them into confusion, which occasioned a retreat of about 100 paces, before they formed again; after forming not more than two heavy fires were exchanged, before they were ordered to charge the enemy; which was instantly done; upon which the enemy immediately gave ground, and our men rushing forward with such impetuosity, the enemy were dislodged from their covers, and the cavalry taking advantage of that event, pursued them about two miles, when they dispersed. The action continued about an hour and a quarter, we had about 30 men killed and 80 wounded; amongst the former are Captain Campbell of the cavalry, and Lieutenant Towles of the infantry. Among the latter, are Captain Slough, Captain Vanransallea, Captain Prior, and Lieutenant Campbell Smith, of the Federal army. Seven of the volunteers were killed, and fourteen wounded. One hundred and twenty-seven scalps were taken, and a number killed in the river that were not scalped. The army remained three days on the ground, and returned to Fort Defiance, at the mouth of the Auglaize, where they were on the 24th ult.
The action happened within sight of a strong British fort, regularly built and garrisoned with three hundred men, between 40 and 50 miles below Fort Defiance, on the Maumee of the Lakes. The commander in chief sent a flag to Major Campbell, commander of the British garrison, to march his men out to the nearest British post, and give up the fort, both of which he positively refused. The Indians had 5000 acres of land in corn, all in excellent order on the bottoms of the Maumee river, a considerable quantity of which the army have destroyed.
The following list of the names of the killed and
wounded of the Kentucky Volunteers, was received this day.
KILLED. John Jackson, Alexander Innes, William Mitchell, Thomas Moore, William Steel, Benjamin Bell and James Wiley.
WOUNDED. Captain Rawlings, Lieutenant M'Kinney, Balligu Duncan.— Privates. George McCulloch, John Howard, Robert Scott, John Hankton, Isaac Rankins, James Coit, James Stewart, Benjamin Battle, John Montgomery, and William Woodrow.
Friday noon an express passed through this town, on his way from the head-quarters of Gen. Wayne, with dispatches to the Secretary at War, containing the official report of the General on the above truly interesting and glorious event.
We learn from Baltimore, that a malignant fever, similar to that which raged in Philadelphia last fall, is making great havoc at Fell's Point; and altho' the greatest precautions have been used to prevent its being conveyed to the town, yet numbers there have lately fell a prey to its fatality.
We also learn, that two gentlemen, volunteers from Baltimore, died a few days ago at Frederick-Town, with the same disorder.
Accounts from London of the 22d of July, state, that a fire broke out which destroyed 700 houses, and several vessels, in the Thames. The damage is said to be 1,000,000 sterling.
Died in this town Mr. Benjamin Thornberry.
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 hooded. It is supposed she was taken by a man who calls himself John Hamilton, and says he drove a drove of horses from Knoxville, in Virginia; he is about twenty five years of age, five feet ten inches high, flander 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 six ten dollars, and for the mare four dollars and reasonable expenses 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 Ratten 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 Keepkrist Furnace, upon Potomac.
ADAM MOLER.
Berkeley County, September 25, 1794.
WHEREAS I passed my note of hand to a certain Benjamin Shepherd, for five pounds six or 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 unsound, 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 this paper, on the route to Old-Town, Frankfort, Romney and Cumberland, are requested to be prepared to discharge their yearly subscription the ensuing week, as they will be waited on for that purpose.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
E P I G R A M.
VICTORIOUS arms, 'gainst France combin'd, Success obtains, good luck! Still victory is oblig'd, we find, Each moment to "fall back"
WHIMICAL ANECDOTE.
SAMUEL BALDWIN, a gentleman of Hampshire, had by his will in the year 1736, ordered that after his decease, his body should be thrown into the sea beyond the Needles, which was accordingly complied with. On making inquiry into his motives for this singular disposal of his remains, it was discovered that he made it for the purpose of disappointing a young wife, who had frequently assured him, by way of consolation, that she should dance upon his grave!
COMMUNICATION.
IT is worthy of particular notice, That the immense victories of the French over the Combined Powers, has been accomplished, as we may say, by the BOYS of that celebrated Republic—for as yet the first requisition only from 18 to 25 years has been called for—Commanded by able Generals, these BOYS have beaten the Troops of Prussia, Germany, Austria, Holland, Spain, Sardinia, and even the redoubtable soldiers of Britain, with their brave commander the Duke of York, have been taught by these BOYS, the glory of gaining a victory by winning a race—If Six Hundred Thousand Boys can bring about these things, we may presume when the MEN are called out, they will prove the bafom of destruction, and sweep from the land the foes of peace and freedom.
Alarming instance of the fury of a Bear.
ON Monday the 18th inst. about the middle of the day, Benjamin Foster, (Portland, Massachusetts) a young man about 19 years old, was traveling through a piece of woods in Bridgton, when on a sudden he was alarmed by the growling, or rather snarling of a bear, when he discovered her, and two or three cubs. The old one making towards him in the road, growling, he immediately took to the nearest tree, which happen'd to be a small hemlock about 8 or 9 inches through at the butt, and about 20 feet to the first limbs. He ascended the tree with as much speed as possible.—As soon as he reached the lowest limbs, he called for help to a man who lived about a quarter of a mile from him, upon which the bear retreating from the tree, set up a hideous yell. She then returned to the tree with great fury and climbed nearly to the first limbs, but losing hold, fell to the ground. Enraged at this, she made up the tree a second time, about 30 feet, till she came to the young man, and taking off one of his shoes fell again. She immediately recovered and with greater rage than ever, ascended the tree till she came to him and took off his other shoe. He endeavoured to make up the tree as fast as possible, calling for help with the voracious animal at his heels, one of which the several times seized; but he forced it out of her jaws by leaping up the tree. At length she took such violent hold of him that he fell to the roots of the tree, and the bear immediately after him, on the other side. The young man, notwithstanding one of his heels and feet were torn and mangled, and his ankle wounded, happily made his escape. The height, from which he fell, has since been found to be forty eight feet.
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.
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.
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 stabling for an hundred horses, also sheds 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
THE partnership of JOSEPH and JOSHUA RIDDLE, has been dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to said firm will please pay their respective balances to JOSEPH RIDDLE.
JOSEPH RIDDLE, JOSHUA RIDDLE.
As my situation will not admit of being often in Martinsburg, I do hereby impower Mr. WILLIAM RIDDLE to receive and pass receipts for all debts due said firm; I would also beg leave to inform the debtors, that such as do not come forward and pay off their respective debts, may expect suits to commence against them in two months from this date.
JOSEPH RIDDLE.
Martinsburg, August 1, 1794.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 20th day of August, 1794. Adam Weaver, Compt. vs. Thomas Crampin, 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 Norbourne, 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 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.
Cash given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing-Office.
Good encouragement will be given to a person who will collect RAGS.
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.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Crumley, 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. }
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.
MR. DENOUT, who is a native of FRANCE, and has taught the French language with approbation in different parts of AMERICA, intends to open a SCHOOL in MARTINSBURG, upon Monday the first of September, for the purpose of teaching that language. The terms on which Mr. DENOUT purposes to teach are very reasonable—five dollars for the first quarter, and four for every succeeding one.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE public are hereby informed, that no credit is to be given, or any other dealing to be had with JACOB EDER, 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.
MR. DENOUT informs the Public, that on the first of October next, he intends opening an evening French School for the tuition of Apprentices and Labourers.
Martinsburg, Sept. 15, 1794.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
TO save myself from reflection, I have thought proper to publish an extract of a letter I this day received from Joseph Riddle, of Alexandria, viz. "Without any further advice from me, please commence suits against every one that you have a Bond or Note of mine, on the first day of next month."
WILLIAM RIDDLE.
Martinsburg, Sept. 13, 1794.
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 nigh side in the flank, 15 hands high, a natural trotter, black main 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.
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.
FOR SALE AT THE PRINTING OFFICE.
Bonds for deliverance of Property, Magistrates' Summons. Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale. Common Bonds, Blank notes, &c.