The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-07-08 00:00:00

TO BE SOLD, AT PUBLIC SALE, On Thursday, 1st day of August next, In Shepherd's-Town, Berkeley County, State of Virginia, The following valuable FEES SIMPLE PROPERTY, The purchaser giving Bond, with approved Security, payable one half the 1st day of JUNE, 1794, and the other the 1st of DECEMBER following, with interest from the day of sale,
1. One LOT, on the main street, on which are a large and elegant brick dwelling-house, genteely finished and in good repair, with a warehouse and kitchen adjoining the same, a stable, &c. This house was occupied by Mr. William Spalding, is one of the most pleasant situations in town, and well calculated either for a store or tavern.
2. One other LOT, immediately opposite the aforesaid property, on which are two tenements, and will be sold separate, or together, as may suit the purchaser.
3. A CORNER LOT, opposite to Messrs. Bedingers, on which is a new brick house, calculated for a store, and the accommodation of a family. The situation of the house is equal, if not superior, for business, to any in Shepherd's-Town. Any person wishing to become a purchaser, may view the property, by applying to Mr. William Spalding, or Major Henry Bedinger. An indisputable title will be given, by
JOSEPH SWAN, ABRAHAM USHER, THATCHER TAYLOR. } Trustees for the Creditors of Mr. W. SPALDING. June 10, 1793.
BOARDING-HOUSE, BATH, Sign of GENERAL WASHINGTON.
JOHN HUNTER and MARY PULLING, SENSIBLE of the many obligations they are under to their Friends and the Public for the many proofs of their attention and good wishes to them in their favors the last season at BATH, tender their most sincere and grateful acknowledgments. To accommodate them the present Season, they have made improvements to the House, and are determined not to be exceeded in supplies, conveniences, or attention, by any other house in the place. BATH, June 20, 1793.
COPPER AND TIN WARE.
THE Subscriber, in the most respectful manner, informs the Public in general, and the inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity in particular, that he has commenced business in the Copper and Tin Line, in said Town, where they may be furnished, on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms, with Copper and Tin Ware, of every description; and hopes, from the goodness of his work, and moderation of his prices, to merit the patronage of a generous public.
Having just received a large quantity of Copper, he is enabled to comply with the commands of those who may wish to employ him—and is their humble servant, JACOB FORMWALT.
N. B. The highest price will be allowed in cash, or new work given in exchange, for old copper, brass, pewter or lead. Shepherd's-Town, June 20, 1793.
George Gale,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the encouragement he has met with since his commencement at BATH; he keeps at the same house he occupied last year, and which is now distinguished by Private Entertainment being placed over the door.
He takes the liberty respectfully to inform his customers, that he has an excellent house-keeper and cook. His attention shall be minute and pointed, and every exertion in his power shall be to please them, and to deserve the countenance and patronage of the public.
Warm-Springs, May 26, 1793.
Wanted on hire, A Negro Wench, who is acquainted with house work, spinning, &c.
From the NEW-YORK JOURNAL, &c.
CITIZEN GREENLEAF, By inserting the following in your next paper you will much oblige a SUBSCRIBER.
CURSORY THOUGHTS ON FRENCH AFFAIRS.
No. I. On the REVOLUTION IN GENERAL.
IT has been said, that the revolution in America was the cause of the one in France; but though the first might have assisted and hastened the other, yet the real cause of the latter is chiefly to be ascribed to a knowledge of the principles of government and a taste for liberty, which, for many years past have been gradually diffused through that country: It abounds in men of letters, who, under all their restraints, ventured to publish their sentiments in writing and conversation. Among these, Voltaire, however vile in his religious creed, contributed very much. Whenever, therefore, a favorable opportunity offered, a revolution was naturally to be expected. Enlighten men and they will no longer submit to be slaves.
That the revolution appeared to be so easily effected by the formation and adoption of a new constitution, was matter of great surprise. That so large a nation should all at once, and with so little confusion, shake off civil and religious tyranny, seemed to contradict the former history of mankind, and to exhibit a strange event to the world; while other revolutions have been accomplished by the sword, this one was the result of calm deliberation, and reflected the greatest honor on human nature.
Probably, had it not been for the princes, and others of the dissatisfied who fled abroad, and especially for the deceitful conduct of the king, the first constitution would have remained, and France been saved from bloodshed; but the part which the king acted, and the combination of foreign powers to re-establish the old government, have raised fresh and grievous troubles. The French have been driven into sanguinary measures, and into ideas more democratic than they would otherwise have entertained. We now see that their revolution must cost them a prodigious quantity of blood and treasure: That they will finally prove victorious there is little doubt. The flame of liberty, blown to such an extent, is not readily extinguished. If monarchy ever be established, it must be on the entire devastation of the country and the destruction of half the people.
We hear much of the factions, extravagancies and cruelties of the French; some things of this sort will attend every revolution: Is it not common for men to differ in their sentiments, as to forms of government? Will not this difference arise, and they, notwithstanding, be united in one great and leading object? particularly among a numerous people just unloosed from bondage, many of them ill-instructed, jealous to a high degree, and having reason to be jealous, will not instances of warmth, and even violence, necessarily be found? Would it not be unreasonable to expect the contrary?
It is with an ill grace, that any American, who reflects on the late revolution in his own country, objects these things to the French:—The same things, only in a smaller degree, took place among us; and no doubt, our affairs were exaggerated and misrepresented to them as theirs are now to us.—What must they, and other foreign nations, have thought of our town meetings—our committees—some of our constitutions—the low state of our army—its nakedness—its revolt on one occasion—the desertion of Arnold—the depreciation of our paper money, &c. Must they not have viewed us as in a desperate condition, and supposed that our cause was lost? I know of nothing which has happened in France that was not to be expected, or that is unlike what happened in America; allowing for their different situations. In some future numbers this may appear more plainly. Besides, our information comes from such a polluted source, that the small portion of truth, which is told, is so distorted and disguised as to become falsehood. Hereafter I shall, probably, give a number on political lying.
There is, then, no sufficient ground to despair of the completion of this revolution. Little broils and commotions will not destroy the general union of the nation. The army and navy joining at first on the side of the revolution, and the death of the king, were there nothing else, are more striking proofs of the spirit and union of the nation. Their enemies will unite them more firmly, and united, under providence, they may defy the whole world. Every lover of mankind, who considers for a moment the dismal effects which would flow from a failure, the malign influence which it would have upon our government, and governments in general, must so far take part with them as to sincerely pray and hope for their success.
CITIZEN GREENLEAF, By inserting the following in your useful paper, you will much oblige a Constant Reader.
Fellow Sons of Liberty!
WHEN I reflect on your present political condition, my heart is too big for its little cabin: On the one hand, I observe a host of hellish despots conspiring against the liberties of mankind; on the other, a magnanimous people staking their all, and bravely resisting the torrent of universal misery—But what are my feelings, when I consider, that this very people, proud of our example, and stimulated by our virtuous career, have pledged every thing dear for us as well as themselves.—Is it possible, can America coldly see her early, her only prop, her bosom friend, her sister republic, weighed with unrelenting fury to the ground? And do we expect to purchase peace and liberty by a degrading pusillanimity? No—The demons of despotism, if they succeed against our only hope, will soon send their engines of destruction among us—This devoted country they consider as the primary cause of the enlightened state of things in Europe. Methinks I see the Genius of Liberty, on the plains of France, veiling her eyes, and while, with one hand, she is wiping away the falling tear, the other is stretched towards America, in awful suspence—Behold her, ye Sons of Freedom—Ye, who revere the Cap of Liberty—This divine form, this celestial maid, groans over you—press her, press her to your bosom! Could we see him, who for us had, and would again, risk every thing, lift up his hand, while sinking in the storm, without a generous effort to rescue him? And can we be tame spectators to the struggles which the brave people of France are making, to obtain that blessed state of political happiness which through the exertions of the allied arms, we now enjoy? If we do, the indignation of Heaven will rest on our heads. Let us tell the diseased courts of Europe, we wish well to all mankind; but, that we dearly love our brethren, the citizens of France—Let us entreat them to desist from their abominable cruelties to our friends—Let us use every peaceable, every laudable method, to intercede for them—Let us, particularly urge the Spaniards to assist their old friends and neighbors; and if they will not hear, then let the Eagle of America spread her covering wings, and strike home among their southern settlements, and open a free trade for our citizens to those rich provinces, which heaven and nature intended to be free. If Frenchmen cannot live free at home, let the generous souls come here, and we will soon help them to the countries of their enemies. If America proves unjust, I will take my children, and flee to the woods, where the hell-hounds of human misery cannot sail with their ships: From the cliffs of the Allegany hills, I will show them the ungrateful country which once was free: I will early open their young minds to the light of knowledge, and the detestation of tyranny: I will teach them all the arts of war, and sing the praises of liberty;—and, while we plough the ground, I will inspire their minds with grateful sensations towards their beneficent Creator; and, if thy country should rise and look for aid, I will seize my rifle, and with my boys, descend into the plains, and hurl destruction on the enemies of freedom, or fall in the attempt.
A SON OF LIBERTY.
From the (Phila) GENERAL ADVERTISER.
MR. BACHE,
I FIND, from the newspapers, that there is a great deal of fuss among folks in the city, about war in Europe, and the President's proclamation; I observe, too, that two Americans have been committed to goal, to take their trial, for entering on board a French privateer, and assisting to take some vessels belonging to the British, with whom, it is said, we are at peace, and ought, therefore, to live in strict friendship with them. I wish, Mr. Bache, that you would explain all this to us simpletons in the country, who are at a loss to understand your city language, particularly when you talk of duty, interest, friendship, impartiality, peace, &c. I believe you city folks have some better dictionary than Johnson's or Sheridan's, when you set about explaining these here words. For instance now, you talk of being at peace or in friendship with Great-Britain: But let me ask you,
1. If Great-Britain were to seize upon the cities of Boston, New-York, and Philadelphia, and to place strong British garrisons in them, would we then be at peace with her?
2. If this would not be peace but war, how will your government men be able to make it out, that to have our western posts held from us, and garrisoned by the British, is not war also, or at least very unfriendly conduct, especially when it is added, that these same British garrisons rob us of our fur trade, and encourage the Indians to murder our people on the frontiers?

pose, every man who enters into foreign service, without leave of our government men, is liable to be punished also; at this rate, will not Col. Oswald, Major Eustace, and many other brave Americans, who are now paying a debt of gratitude to our old friends, the French, be liable to severe punishment, if ever they return to their native country?
Do, Mr. Bache, be so kind as to procure an answer to these three queries, from some of your correspondents, particularly the second; for I am very desirous to know how we can be at peace with a nation, that holds forcible possession of a number of posts in our country?
A FARMER.
By the British Mail Packet, arrived at New-York, the following advices have been received.
Foreign Advices.
FRANKFORT, April 16.
THE head quarters of the Austrians having been ever since the 14th in the vineyards of Laubenheim, as far as Mariaburn, the French in the evening of the same day took possession of Weissenau, where they began to raise batteries, and throw up entrenchments; but general Kalkreuth ordering a division of the hussars to Wurmer to attack them, they forced their way into the village, dislodged the French, and cut several of them in pieces.
On the 15th the French returned, and were again attacked from within and without the village, by the advanced posts, during the whole day, by a most violent cannonade; but the Austrians could not make themselves masters of the place, on account of the strong batteries which the French had erected in the church yard, and were forced to retreat.
On the 16th the attack was renewed, in a still more serious manner, and the Austrians had several times the good fortune to penetrate into the village, but were as often obliged to retreat, on account of the brisk cannonade from the French batteries. Several German Jacobin inhabitants fired upon their fellow citizens, and made a desperate resistance. Gen. Kalkreuth then gave orders to throw howitzers with combustible into the place, which soon set fire to several houses, which were soon hurled into ruins, but the danger did not become general. In the afternoon the cannonade of the Austrians became more violent, and towards four o'clock the whole upper part of the village was in a blaze; and owing to a strong southerly wind, the conflagration spread with such rapidity, that in a few hours one half of Weissenau, besides the church, the most beautiful in the whole district, was reduced to ashes. The whole night, and even this morning, the fire was observed, but it did not spread farther; till late at night the French fired from the ruins upon the Imperial packet on the causeway.
The French still remained masters of the place. On the 17th, in the morning, several hundred Prussian Rangers forced their way into the village, and shot a great number of the French dead on the spot, and killed a vast number more with the butt end of the musket and bayonet. But when they had passed beyond the village, the French were reinforced by a fresh division, with one piece of heavy ordinance. Lieutenant Weissenstein, of the Regiment of Wegner, pushed forwards, and on the point of seizing the cannon, was wounded with a grape shot, and fell on the ground. Notwithstanding his dangerous situation, he called out to his men, "Now is the time, push on my brave boys! Thus speaking, another grape shot and chain shot killed several of his men, who were forced to abandon the village.
The French returned to it, while another detachment of Rangers marched to Breizenheim, where the enemy had likewise made their appearance. On their arrival the French retreated to the foot of the Glacis of Mentz, where they were reinforced. An engagement ensued with them and our Rangers and advanced posts. Prince Louis of Prussia then found it necessary to let a company of Wegner's advance, under whose fire the Rangers effected their retreat.
About twelve o'clock the Saxon battalion of Prince Anthony advanced to the banks of the Rhine, whence they saluted the French with a heavy cannonade of artillery, which is still kept up.
The King of Prussia has given positive orders to the besiegers, to keep the most vigilant eye over the besieged, that none of them or any inhabitant escape from Mentz; his Majesty being firmly resolved to punish the rebels according to their deserts.
FRANCE.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Letter from the Commissioners on the Northern Frontiers.
Valenciennes, April 23.
"We have the satisfaction to inform you, that we have gained a new advantage over the enemy. They attacked yesterday near Nauberg, in three columns and with six pieces of cannon, one of our advanced posts, which being inferior in number, fell back on the camp. General Mombolsy immediately proceeded from the camp with a reinforcement of nine pieces of cannon. The combat was obstinate, and continued from five in the morning until three in the evening. Our troops fought with so much bravery that they forced the enemy to retire with precipitation. They left a great
many of them passed the Sambre by swimming. The citizens of Maubeuge in case of a serious attack, have sworn that they will bury themselves under the ruins of the place, and hang the first person who shall speak of capitulation. Givet and Charlemont wait for the enemy with the same resolution. In short our enemies are not to be dreaded at present; the reports given to us are not alarming. The enemy spend their time in parade and making false attacks. Their principal object, it is said, is Valenciennes, but they will not succeed."
Deputies from La Gironde appeared at the bar, and stated that the committee of safety of Bourdeaux had arrested a courier with large packets of papers, addressed to some popular Societies, and containing exhortations to them to proceed to Paris and massacre the greater part of the Convention.
These papers were read by Fonfede, and appeared to be some of Marat's productions, containing the denunciation of Collot against Roland, an address to the Jacobins of Paris, and a variety of other papers in which he excited the people to massacre, and exhorted them to drive certain members from the Convention. Some letters of Marat were also read, in which it was said, after mentioning the Girondins, that the Marseillaise were in full march to Paris, to make the loyalists lose the taste of bread.
BRUSSELS, April 22.
On the 17th General Clairfayt resolved to attack the wood of Raisines, where the French had posted themselves, for which purpose he sent a battalion of Hungarian infantry, one of the regiment of Leigne, and another of free corps of Michaelowitz, with some light horse and chasseurs. The contest was long and obstinate, and lasted 7 hours, but at last the French, upon the point of being surrounded, after a long and bloody resistance, retreated in tolerable order to Lisle. By all accounts the loss of the enemy must have been considerable. We had but 800 killed and wounded.
The garrison of Lisle made a vigorous sally to dislodge our advanced posts, which were within a short distance of that city, after our troops had taken post at Lannoy, Roubaix, and Turcoing. On this occasion an action took place, in which some were killed on both sides.
April 26. That part of the combined army, consisting of Austrians and Prussians, commanded by General Clairfayt, which threatened Lisle, and had taken several advantageous positions round that place, has quitted them, in order to advance against Conde and Valenciennes, which will probably be the two principal points of attack. While this movement was effecting, the corps commanded by Lieut. Gen. De la Tour, after having given a false alarm to the entrenched camp of Maubeuge, advanced against that place to blockade it, and to cut off entirely its communications with Valenciennes. These measures were attended with success.
May 1. By private letters we are informed, that Nantz has surrendered to the victorious arms of the counter-revolutionists. The same letters announce that Philip Egalite was carried back to Paris, those who were carrying him to Marseilles being afraid of meeting the Marseillaise upon the road.
May 2. A very important action took place on the 1st inst. between a part of the combined armies and the French. On the morning of the 1st, the French advanced a considerable body of troops against the corps of Prussians under general Knobelsdorf, occupying the post of Maulde, and likewise against the body of Austrians occupying the important post before Conde. The relief of that place was evidently the object of the French. They meant by advancing against the Prussian general and the advanced corps of the Prince of Saxe Cobourg's army, to keep them in check, while they made their chief attack upon the Austrians, under cover of a large wood of which the French were in possession. They commenced their attack at five in the morning, and between that and evening made four distinct attacks, the last of which, the most vigorous, commenced at three, and was not over till between six and seven in the evening. The Austrians stood all the different attacks with the utmost bravery and firmness. The greatest part of them were mquetry in the wood. General Knobelsdorf detached several corps from his post to their assistance, which he could do with great safety, as he was supported by two battalions of British from Tournay. The French were at length completely repulsed, and several pieces of cannon were taken.
The loss was considerable on both sides. The French were greatly superior in numbers. They retreated in confusion to Famars. It was supposed that the consequence of this victory on the part of the allies must be attended with the fall of Conde.
OSTEND, April 20.
I have not been able to learn any thing, since my last, of what is going on in France. A gentleman, who arrived here from Dunkirk yesterday, says, that Marat had refused to submit to the voice of the Assembly for sending him to the Abbey prison. We are told that Dumourier, having entirely failed in his enterprize, has leave from the Prince de Cobourg to retire into Switzerland, and it is said that he, with the Duke de Chartres, Pamela Egalite, Mad. Silery, and General Valence, had set out for that country.
HEIDELBERG, April 18.
General Custine still keeps retiring, Landau is surrounded by 12,000 Austrians, but the formal
some more heavy artillery.
HANNOVER, April 3.
The second column of the army of this electorate, destined to act against France, began its march yesterday. Its route is toward Wetel, and from thence along the Rhine. At the head of the 2d. battalion of guards is prince Adolphus, son to the King of Great-Britain.
A very heavy cannonade was heard yesterday, during the whole day. We have learned since, that the garrison of Cassel made another sortie, but was repulsed, as before.
L I S L E, April 23.
General Dampierre has come hither to review the battalions of the departments of the north, and Pas-de-Calais.
A camp of about 14,000 men is forming at Cassel, under the command of General Omaran.
The Abbey of Marquette is burnt.
Conde, Quesnoy and Valenciennes are in a manner blockaded by the enemy, who are bringing all their forces to that point of the frontier. General Dampierre has added 20,000 men to his means of defence. Bloody engagements take place every day. That of the 16th continued from four in the morning, till eight at night.
COLOGNE, April 18.
This morning early M. Dumourier, accompanied by four of his officers, arrived in this city; it is said that he intends setting off again immediately to continue his journey towards Switzerland. He is looked upon here as a man who is afraid of himself, and is under continual apprehensions of meeting at every step, assassins, who would be glad to earn the 100,000 livres which the Convention have offered for his head.
D O V E R, April 12.
A lieutenant-colonel in the Austrian army, with a trumpeter being sent with a flag to Conde, the French commandant immediately hung them: which has so much, and justly, enraged the allied armies, that it is thought the troops from Breda and Geytzenberg, who had permission to retire to France, will be stopped as prisoners of war.
His royal highness left Bruges last Friday, for Courtray—Dumourier, it is said, is gone to Switzerland.
L O N D O N, May 7.
A letter to one of the first mercantile houses in this city, states, that the Prussians, commanded by Gen. Wurfer, have been beaten by the French, near Landau.
The Spanish Register ship is found to be of much greater value than at first estimated. She will certainly produce a million sterling, which is the richest vessel that ever put to sea. But some go so far as to say that the will fall nothing short of 1,200,000.
The cargo that remained on board the Spanish Register ship on the 14th of April, which was the day on which the was recaptured, consists of the following articles, viz.
16 Chests of money, seven of which are gold, the rest plate, 72 cwt. of red wood, 2662 Quintals of bark of different weights from 100 to 300 pounds each, 2400 Quintals of cocoa, 5887 Quintals of copper, 520 Quintals of lead, 118 Quintals of wool, 162 Quintals of sugar, 224 pounds of medicine, 338 pounds of extracted bark, 75 pounds of greave of cocoa, 150 pounds of balsamic Peru, 119 skins for rasping, 8 dozen of fine leather, 3 barrels of honey, 3 dozen of Peru wine, 11 cases of different productions of Peru.
Letters from Toulouse, state that the regiment of Angoumois is on its march to the valley of Aran, which has been taken by 800 Spaniards. Letters from Bayonne also state, that a Spanish army has invaded the French territories.
Mayence is already said to be in such distress for want of provisions, that 30 horses had been killed and salted for the subsistence of the military. This operation was performed in the church of St. Alban. Custine is fallen back to Strasburg.
Extract of a letter from Weymouth.
"Captain Goodricke arrived here yesterday, at noon, express from Guernsey, with an account that the French were then attacking Jersey in force. It is said they had two seventy-four gun ships, and three frigates, to cover the landing of the troops."
"Expresses were immediately despatched to government, and likewise to Portsmouth and Plymouth."
There are now none of the ci-devant Royal Family remaining in Paris but the prisoners in the Temple. Philip Egalite was first committed to the Abbaye, but has since been transferred to Marseilles, together with Alphonso-Leodgaré Egalite, his son, and Louis-Francois-Joseph, heretofore Prince of Conti. M. Egalite wants powers for that situation to which his ambition would lead. He shed womanish tears when he was told that he must be sent to the Abbaye.
One of the French papers speaks of the superior firmness and laconism of young Egalite, a boy of thirteen! His interrogatory was briefly this; "Are you an Aristocrat? Yes.—Do you know any of your father's plans? No.—Have you any connection with Mad. Silery? Oh fie!"
The Dutch and Flanders mails contain only details of partial engagements, as usual obstinate and bloody, but of little importance to the progress of the war. The French accounts speak of two engagements of a more serious nature, on the 14th and 15th near Valenciennes, with respect to which the official bulletin of the Austrian army is entirely silent.

UNITED STATES.
AUGUSTA, (Georgia,) June 1.
A day scarcely elapses without depredations and murder on the frontiers. If a citizen of this town comes to his dinner he is sure to have it in his power to communicate at his table some fresh narration of robberies and slaughter of infants slain in parent's arms, and the whole family (for savage knows no distinction) overwhelmed in death and ruin.
However they will, we hope, soon receive the report courteous. Every being in the state of Georgia possessed of the soul and fortitude of a man at this moment burns to repel their ferocity, and avenge the victims of their ruthless fury.
This day a troop of horse completely equipped will march from this town, and it is with great pleasure announced that equal fire and alacrity pervade the whole state.
NEW-YORK, June 27.
Extract of a letter from London, dated May 1, to a merchant in this city.
"I find trouble at home as well as abroad; Mr. Pitt has been lately heard to say very nearly as much as that he will treat with the convention, or the men of the day, if no better can be done. He is so much frighted at the home situation, that he will make terms with France, and next packet will confirm to you what I now write."
The Prussian advanced posts are very near Mentz. The French have entirely evacuated the duchy of Deux Ponts.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in England, to his correspondent in America.
"I am extremely sorry to inform you, that, notwithstanding your neutrality, your commerce will not receive that advantage from the rupture between the belligerent powers which some have held out to you, since our ships and cruisers are determined to starve out the republicans of France."
"I would advise such as carry provisions to arm themselves, since nothing but a spirited conduct will preserve your flag from insult, and your commerce from depredation. The people here are much divided—The ministry furious—The nation groaning—and commercial houses failing. May your happy country live in security! But do not trust the corrupt ministerial men on this side of the water—They would wreck worlds to gratify their views."
The prospect of famine in France, with which the British appear to have felicitated themselves, is not now spoken of, by which we may conclude that all their hopes of such a dreadful calamity are near at an end. The policy of the British cabinet, indeed, seems to lie in trying to starve the women and children of France; in order to conquer the men. But while they are thus meditating all manner of evils by fire and sword, death and pestilence, to ruin the cause of liberty in France, they are arrested by distresses of a touching and peculiar nature, in their own country.
PHILADELPHIA, June 29.
A letter from Barbadoes to a gentleman in this city, informs, that the ship Pilgrim, a Letter of Marque from Liverpool, has taken and carried into Bridgetown, a French Indian, supposed to be worth upwards of 200,000. sterling. The captain and first mate, and a number of the hands, were killed on board the French ship. One seaman was killed, and several others were wounded on board the Pilgrim.
In consequence of an application from the President of the United States to the governor, as commander in chief of the militia of Pennsylvania, a party of the militia was on Saturday last, put on board the ship William, now in this port as a prize to the French privateer, Citizen Gener, for the purpose of keeping her in safe custody, until he had decided upon an allegation, that she was captured within the limits of the protection of the United States: The court of admiralty for this district, having pronounced a decree against its own jurisdiction upon the subject.
A decision having been obtained by negotiation between our supreme executive and the minister of the Republic of France, on the question relative to the capture of the ship William, the guard which had been placed on board that vessel, was on Tuesday morning withdrawn, and the ship delivered up to the captors.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, April 30.
"I am sorry to find that there is a scarcity of money with you; but here, general credit is in a most alarming situation. Within these fifteen days no less than 96 bankrupts have appeared in the Gazette, and five Gazettes contained 123. Mr. Pitt's motion to advance to the merchants 4 or 5,000,000 in exchequer bills, on depositing property to the value of one-half more, is literally commencing pawnbroker-general—for, to turn those exchequer warrants into hard money, less than 7 per cent. will not be asked. They are to be issued in small sums, say from 20 to 100 pounds. These are the happy effects of war."
NORFOLK, June 29.
On Monday last a vessel arrived here from Boston, the Captain of which reported, that before he failed, a vessel arrived at that port, by her intelligence was received, that General Dampierre had defeated the combined armies near Dunkirk, in a general action. It is true, a correspondent remarks, that we have no authentic advices of this action, yet
Dumourier's loss of the 25,000, so greedily swallowed by some folks. An Editor is certainly very commendable for refusing insertion to any thing which has not the appearance of truth; but some people remind us of the old proverb, "we gape at gnats and swallow camels."
BALTIMORE, July 2.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at York Town, (Virginia) to a gentleman in this town, dated June 29.
"We have just learnt, from Norfolk, that the English have taken St. Lucia, and that General Dampierre had defeated the Austrians, commanded by Saxe Cobourg and Clairfayt, near Valenciennes, killing 4000 men, and taking 1700 prisoners."
MARTINSBURG, JULY 8.
The President of the United States arrived last week at his seat at Mount Vernon, from Philadelphia.
Martinique was not taken by the British or any other of the enemies of the French republic, on the 4th of June last.
Extract of a letter from Carlisle, dated June 22.
"I have to relate to you a most melancholly event which will both surprize and distress you.—On Thursday last an election was held at the court-house, in this borough for field officers. Several persons discovered the same active zeal to carry their respective tickets, which have been often witnessed in this place; accordingly some smart altercations took place respecting the legal qualifications of the voters; amongst others, Maj. James Lamberton and Mr. John Duncan exchanged some words, which had like to come to blows on the spot, but by the interference of the spectators, the affair was hushed, and there was no more of it at that time, nor all the next day, (Friday.) The latter however conceiving his honor hurt had retained it in his mind, and Friday evening sent his brother-in-law Joseph Postlethwait, with a challenge to the former, the purport of which was to meet him next morning with pistols in the commons by the works to give him satisfaction for (what he considered) the insult offered him at the election. Major Lamberton not being at home when Mr. Postlethwait called at his house with the challenge, he hunted him from place to place until he at last found him in a friend's house, spending an hour after the business of the day in sociable converse, he called him out and delivered him the fatal message verbally, which Maj. Lamberton neither accepted nor declined, but went home to his house: the other followed and delivered it again in writing, allowing 5 minutes to return an answer, or be deemed a coward in the public estimation: He accordingly accepted the challenge. This morning at the appointed hour they met on the ground. Maj. Lamberton with Mr. Robert Huston as his second, Mr. Duncan with Mr. James Blair as his second, Mr. Joseph Postlethwait also accompanied Mr. Duncan.—Col. Wray being observed at some distance walking in the commons, Postlethwait, at Mr. Duncan's request, went and solicited him to attend. While the seconds were measuring the ground, Major Lamberton asked Mr. Duncan when was the matter to end; if both should miss the first time would he then be satisfied; He replied that he would never leave the ground until one of them was killed except concessions were made. Major Lamberton answered, he was to expect no concessions from him as he had given him no cause of affront, make your rules by which we shall fight and I shall abide by them. It was agreed that the seconds should measure of 8 paces; a score be made in the centre from which the parties should start back to back face about at the word to be given by one of the seconds, march up to each other and reserve their fire, as long as they chose; but neither to cross the centre mark. This was accordingly observed by both parties with the most scrupulous nicety. At the desire of Maj. Lamberton they shook hands, wished each other future happiness should they fall, went off, wheeled at the word, stepped up to each other with the most seeming undaunted firmness, each reserving his fire until they came to the mark in the centre when the bullet of Major Lamberton's pistol unhappily entered Mr. Duncan's head just above the right eye and went through his brains—He fell in a moment with his pistol in his hand and never moved again or discovered the smallest symptoms of life. Thus ended this unhappy catastrophe which has thrown two families in the most pitiable scene of distress."
Died at Martinsburg, in the County of Berkeley, Virginia, on Saturday the 6th instant, NATHANIEL PENDLETON, Esquire, in the 79th year of his age. This venerable gentleman lived 50 years in the marriage state, a pattern of conjugal felicity and affection—his relatives and descendants are numerous and respectable—he was a tender and affectionate father; a kind, humane and gentle master—remarkable through a long life for his piety, a benevolence of disposition, and an easiness and gentleness of manners—he left no enemy in the world; 'tis hoped he will meet with none in that to which he is removed.—His illness was of short duration—worn down with age and infirmity, he appeared highly pleased with the prospect of his release.—If a long life, spent in the practice of all the social duties, in the most exemplary piety and devotion, should find favour in the sight of that God whom he devoutly worshipped, how greatly desirable is his present situation.
Friday evening last, Mr. John Cochran, a labourer, was killed in the vicinity of this town, by light-
were much injured.
ONE PENNY REWARD—the full value of a villain.
RAN AWAY again from the Subscriber, an indentured apprentice, named JOHN HUTCHINSON, about 16 years old, young in age but old in iniquity; small in stature, but a great scoundrel. He is very fond of gaming, addicted to cheating, lying, laziness, drinking, and every other practice annexed to infamy. Both him and his character being too well known in this and Frederick County, a full description of this candidate for the gallows, is deemed unnecessary. He had on when he went off, a round jean jacket, nankeen waistcoat, and overalls, wool hat, shoes with black buckles, and linen shirt, all which apparel were mostly new; he also stole and carried off with him, a piece of unbleached linen, a pair of cotton stockings, a new cambric handkerchief, a new linen shirt, and a pair large nankeen breeches. All persons are cautioned against harbouring or employing the said run-away, if they wish to avoid trouble. Whoever will apprehend the above accomplished rogue and commit him to jail that he may be punished for his crimes, will render the public infinite service, but if brought home the above reward only will be paid, and that a hard bargain.
N. WILLIS.
The Printers in the United States are so far requested to oblige a brother Type, as to publish the above advertisement.
July 5, 1793.
STRAYED away from near Messersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on the 12th May last, a bright bay horse, supposed to be about 14 1/2 hands high, 6 or 7 years old, has a bald face, no brand perceivable, trots and canters, good spirits, handsome mane and switch tail. Whoever takes up said horse, and leaves him at the Printing-Office in Martinsburg, or brings him to the subscriber, at Major Johnson's Mill, Aptatem, shall have 3 dollars reward, and necessary charges.
SIMON SHAAHAN.
TO BE SOLD, One Sixth part of that tract of LAND
Known by the name of General Lee's, which was devised by the late General Lee to Eliza O. Oswald. Inquire of the Printer.
July 6, 1793.
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office, MARTINSBURG.
 A. WILLIAM ASKEW, Esq. Mrs. Ains.  B. William Becket. James Blue. Dr. Ezekiel Bull. William Burns.  C. James Crane. Sally Cranseved. Captain William Cherry, Charlestown.  D. William Denham.  F. Adam Frank.  G. James Gilliland. Adam Gilliland. William Grub. John Gilliland.  H. Miss Susanna Hale. John Haslet, care of Robert Haslet. Messrs. Richard Henderson and Co. Robert Haslet.  L. Adam Lippert.  M. Robert M'Clure. John and William McLaughby. Batail Muse. Lewis Moore. James McKulloch. John McLean. Patrick McKelvie. Michael McKewan.  P. Eli Phelps.  S. Jacob Stephen. James Stewart. George Stewart. Capt. James Stephen. John Sinclair.  T. Jacob Tufsey.  W. George S. Washington, to be left at Charles-town. George Washington, care of Mr. Hammond. Rich Willis. James Wright. Mrs. Frances Washington. 
If the above Letters are not taken away before the first day of October, they will be sent to Philadelphia as dead Letters.
EVAN SHELBY, P. M.
Shepherd's-Town, July 1, 1793.
List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Shepherd's-Town, which if not taken up before the first day of October next, will be sent to the General Post-Office as dead Letters.
 B. RICHARD BAYLOR.  C. James Crane. Abraham Coleman.  D. William Denham, care of James Wright.  F. Jacob Formwalt.  M. William L. Mills. Robert Martin, care of James Wright. John McPherson.  R. James Robinson, care of Rev. Mr. Hoge, Edward Rumsey, care of John Morrow.  S. Samuel Sloane, care of J. McMurrain. John Strayer.  W. John Winkles. James Wright, sen. 
Newspapers.
 Ephraim Worthington, 1.  John Gardner, 2. 
WILLIAM GOOD, jun. P. M.
LOST, in this town, a few days since, two receipts for Land Office Warrants, and a Plot of 340 acres of Land in Menogalia County. Whoever has found the same, and will leave them at the Printing-Office, shall be generously rewarded for their trouble. They can be of no use to any but the owner.
JOHN M. PARK.
Martinsburg, July 6, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
CHANSON PATRIOTIQUE. La fiere Autriche nous brave.
Translated from the French.
HARK, the Austrian proudly dares us, Conqueror of the Turkish slave; Sons of Gallia fly to combat,— Vid'ry must attend the brave. By the Patriot's virtuous labours, Liberty her throne regains: On the head of ev'ry Despot, People, we will break our chains.
War we wage against oppression; From the tyrants of the earth, We demand the rights of Nature, Given at creation's birth. Lo! the throne of ev'ry Despot In the dust degraded lies; From the ruins of each palace See the happy cottage rise.
Liberty, our native country, Are the Gods to whom we bend; In this cause, so lov'd, so glorious, Conquest shall our steps attend; 'Tis resolv'd—the cannon thunders, Peace no more resumes her seat, Till the world's oppressors, humbled, Supplicate at Gallia's feet.
All our days, already number'd By a great o'er-ruling pow'r, No designs of human prudence Can prolong their course an hour: Doom'd to death, the moment written, 'Tis in vain the coward flies, Fate arrests him in her fury, Strikes indignant, and he dies.
Why should death appal the Patriot When he falls opposing Kings? 'Tis the brave man's peaceful slumber, Under Glory's shading wings; His soul with his country triumphs When her banner conqu'ring flies; In our grateful bosoms cherish'd, His remembrance never dies.
From the Virginia Gazette.
Mr. PRINTER, HAVING obtained a copy of the circular letter from the department of the Treasury, respecting the ships of war and privateers of France, I send it to you for publication—by giving it a place in your paper, you will probably prevent much misconception and misrepresentation. I must confess that I feel no small degree of indignation to see many people wantonly censuring the conduct of the Executive in this instance, being at the same time entirely unacquainted with every circumstance that gave rise to it, and of every principle upon which it is justifiable. They are eternally insisting upon a strict neutrality, and appear to possess no definite conceptions of the true meaning of the term. Would it be an observance of the principle of neutrality, with respect to France, to disregard a treaty at the very first occasion which could possibly demand an observance of it? If France had never been engaged in war, the 17th and 22d articles would have been useless. But as the period has arrived which calls for the execution of the engagements stipulated in those articles, would it not amount to an unequivocal declaration of war with France, to reject the validity of them.
I think it would be proper to publish the two articles in question—after which I shall be much surprised to see one man of solid understanding disapproving of a rigid adherence to them on the part of America. A. B.
(CIRCULAR.)
Treasury Department, May 30, 1793.
SIR, It being the opinion of the executive, that there is no general law of the land, prohibiting the entry and sale of goods captured by foreign powers at war—and consequently that such entry and sale are lawful; except in cases where a prohibition is to be found in the treaties of the United States—
It becomes the duty of this Department to make known to you, that the entry of vessels captured and brought into our ports by the ships of war and privateers of France, and of their cargoes, is to be received in the same manner, under the same regulations, and upon the same conditions, as that of vessels and their cargoes which are not prizes—one of these conditions is, of course, the payment or securing the payment of the duties imposed by law on
tonnage of ships and vessels.
But the same privilege will not extend to any of the other Belligerent powers, being contrary to the 17th and 22d articles of our Treaty with France. I am, &c.
“Art. 17. It shall be lawful for the ships of war of either party, and privateers, freely to carry whithersoever they please, the ships and goods taken from their enemies, without being obliged to pay any duty to the officers of the admiralty, or any other judges; nor shall such prizes be arrested or seized when they come to and enter the ports of either party; nor shall the searchers or other officers of those places search the same, or make examination concerning the lawfulness of such prizes, but they may hoist sail at any time, and depart and carry their prizes to the places expressed in their commissions, which the commanders of such ships of war shall be obliged to shew;—on the contrary, no shelter or refuge shall be given in their ports to such as shall have made prize of the subjects, people or property of either of the parties; but if such shall come in, being forced by stress of weather or the danger of the sea, all proper means shall be vigorously used, that they go out and retire from thence as soon as possible.”
“Art. 22. It shall not be lawful for any foreign privateers, not belonging to subjects of the most Christian King, nor citizens of the said United States, who have commissions from any other Prince or state in enmity with either nation, to fit their ships in the ports of either the one or the other of the aforesaid parties, to sell what they have taken, or in any other manner whatsoever to exchange their ships, merchandise, or any other lading: neither shall they be allowed even to purchase victuals, except such as shall be necessary for their going to the next port of that prince or state from which they may have commissions.”
MR. T. WHITE'S LOTTERY, Positively commences drawing on the SECOND Friday in JULY next.
ALL Persons having received Tickets for sale, are requested to make returns of the same previous to that day; and all Persons who have taken Tickets on credit, are desired to make payment. The Lottery will be drawn at Mr. David Harris's, at the Ferry. June 20, 1793.
N O T I C E.
ALL Persons indebted to the estate of Matthew Duncan, late of this county, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and all persons having any demands against the said estate, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement. THOMAS DUNCAN, } Executors. SETH DUNCAN. } Berkeley, June 8, 1793.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber takes this method of informing his Friends and the Public, that he shall this season leave Trimble's Mill, in Frederick County, near Winchester, where he has resided for several years past, to that of Edward Beeson's, near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, where he intends carrying on the FULLING and DYING BUSINESS in almost all their various branches, with care and dispatch—For the convenience of my former Friends and the Public, I have appointed a stage at the Store of Mr. Robert Daniels, in Buckles Town, where raw cloths will be received and carefully returned when dressed; also, specimens of the work may be seen there. The following colours can be done by him, viz. London and Spanish brown, Spanish and Pomapadorah claret, Portobellow, snuff, orange, cinnamon, pink, crimson, black, red, and others too tedious to mention. For the further accommodation of the Public at large, wheat, rye, or corn, will be accepted of at their market prices, if cash is not convenient, at either the above stage or mill. I am, with due respect, the Public's very humble servant, WILLIAM BAILEY. June 17, 1793.
THE Subscriber, having removed from this County, calls on all persons having any accounts unsettled with him, to exhibit the same in this town on the first day of July next; all those indebted to him, are desired to pay their respective balances by the above time, or their accounts will then be put in suit. BARNHART GILPIN. Martinsburg, June 1, 1793.
Wanted to purchase, An active NEGRO BOY, about 12 or 14 years old. Apply to the Printer.
Florence Mahony,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the great encouragement he has met with since his commencement at this house—his liquors are excellent—his attention to his customers shall be minute and pointed—and every exertion in his power will be made to please them, and to deserve the countenance and patronage of the public. Martinsburg, April 6, 1793.
Notice is hereby given, that the Excise on the Spirits distilled within this District, are payable this day, and distraintable the 15th following, all persons concerned are requested to be prepared for settlement, as no indulgence can be given. NICHOLAS ORRICK, C. E. Berkeley County, July 7, 1793.
N O T I C E.
THE adventurers in Isaac Whitaker's Lottery are informed, that Benjamin Thornbury and James Gribbins are appointed Trustees for transacting the business of the Lottery.—From the present rapid sale of the Tickets, it is intended to commence the drawing the first week in August. Tickets are sold by Messrs. Thomas Piles, George Hood, and Robert Snodgrass. July 1, 1793.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For building a Market-House in the Town of Martinsburg—the dimensions thereof to be as follows. SIXTY feet in length and 20 feet in width; to be built on 16 brick pillars, 10 feet high, excepting the foundation; 2 feet 3 inches by 1 foot 6 inches each pillar; to contain 12 butchers stalls, blocks, benches, hooks, &c. &c.
A calculation to build the same has been made, and it appears that the sum of 200 dollars will be necessary to defray the expenses of building the same—a Lottery then seems to be the only method to obtain the said sum.
   900 Tickets, at 3/9 Pennsylvania currency £. s. d.     each, 768 15 0   Deduct for building, 75 0 0   To be divided in 300 Prizes, 93 15 0   1 Prize, of 20 dollars, 7 10 0   1 ditto, of 10 ditto, 3 15 0   4 ditto, of 6 ditto, 9 0 0   10 ditto, of 2 ditto, 7 10 0   6 ditto, of 9/ 2 14 0   30 ditto, of 5/ 7 10 0   248 ditto, of 4/6, 55 16 0   300 Prizes, £.93 15 0   600 Blanks and 300 Prizes.  
The necessity of a Market-House is well known to the inhabitants of this town and vicinity; a number of the farmers have frequently spoken in favour of it; I therefore thought it my duty, being a citizen of this place, to assist, as also to erect the same, if granted by the well-wishers of the undertaking. I can also assure the Public, that said building may be fully completed within three months, as the labourer, the merchant, and tradesman, will purchase tickets—the first will take some tickets in part pay, the merchant will give nails, iron, or any other goods, for tickets to pay off the workmen, and the tradesmen employed will also take their quota.—The building will immediately be commenced, as soon as there is an appearance of the tickets selling off, which there is no doubt. I will dispose of the tickets about the country, &c. A plan of the building is in the hands of Mr. William Skinner, as also in the hands of JOHN SHOBER.
N. B. After deducting all expenses for said building, and there shall any balance be remaining, the same shall be appropriated for further public buildings.
Wanted immediately, by the Printer hereof, A strong, active Boy, as an Apprentice. A L S O, An industrious, sober young Man, as a Post-Rider, to whom good encouragement will be given.
THE Public are informed, that a regular weekly Post-Rider, for the conveyance of this Paper, is established from this town to Williams-Port, Hager's-Town, Bath, Old-Town, and Romney. The Rider leaves the Printing-Office on Monday mornings. Letters to be conveyed by this route, left with the Printer, will be carefully forwarded.