The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-05-12 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.
MONDAY, MAY 12, 1794.
[NUMBER 182—VOL. 4.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale, at Messrs. McMullan's store, in Shepherd's-Town; at Mr. R. Barnhouse's, Charles-town; and at the Printing-Office hereof.
The Manual Exercise,
From Baron Steuben's, "Regulations for the order and discipline of the troops of the United States."
SADDLERY and HARNESS MAKING.
GEORGE WOLFF,
From LANCASTER,
HAS taken the House two doors below Dr. Wilcox's new stone house, in Burke Street , where he carries on the SADDLE and HARNESS Making Business in all its branches. Those who may wish to encourage him, may depend on having their work done in the neatest manner, on short notice, and most reasonable terms.
Martinsburg, April 28, 1794.
YOUNG ROCKINGHAM,
A full-bred horse, from the lower parts of this State, Will stand this present season, at Capt. William Lucas's , below Shepherd's Town , on Mondays and Tuesdays; at Mr. Josiah Flagg's mill, on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and will there cover mares at a guinea and half bushel of grain, the grain to be brought with the mares; half a guinea the single leap, paid in hand, the money for the season to be paid the 15th day of August next ensuing, and if paid within the season, 4 dollars will discharge the above.
ROCKINGHAM is a beautiful black, 15 3/4 hands high, rising 7 years old; he was got by Gen. Nel-son's noted horse Rockingham ; his dam by Col. Armstead's old Fearnought , out of a Tom Jones mare. His figure is complete, and all sufficient to render him satisfactory. The season commenced the 3d inst. and will end the 29th June.
JOHN HENDSLEY.
N. B. The above horse was previously advertised in hand-bills, which specified the season to continue till the 6th August ; it being unnecessary, I therefore shorten the season as above.
He will be shown in Martinsburg , on Tuesday in May Court .
Berkeley County, Virginia, April 28, 1794.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on the night of the 19th of September last, a Negro Man named SOMERS , about 26 or 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, tawny complexion, has a down look. He took with him when he went away, a light cloth coat and breeches, a red shag waistcoat, a round white sailor jacket, a pair of striped and a pair of tow overalls, a good wool hat, and shoes. He will endeavour to pass for a freeman, as he has obtained a pass from his brother William Larkins , who was lately set free at Hager's Town . Whoever apprehends said Negro and returns him to me, or commits him to goal so that I get him again, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
JOHN KEARNEY.
Berkeley County, Virginia, April 28, 1794.
SIX DOLLARS REWARD
STRAYED away from the Subscriber about the 21st of December last, (but probably since that time may have been stolen) a very likely black mare, about 15 hands high, four years old this spring, branded on the near shoulder A, and on the near buttock M, the latter not plain, but by particular examination may be understood; a middling long tail, her main hangs on the off side, a very short neck, which occasions her when grazing, to keep one fore leg bent; very large under jaw, which is peculiar to the breed; very gentle, shod all round, trots and gallops: Was raised (if I was rightly informed) in Berkeley County , by Abraham or Andrew McDonald , near the North Mountain ; I imagine she is gone to her native place, if not stopped, as she strayed away twice before and was taken up on the road leading from Alexandria to Keys's ferry on Shanandoah river. Three Dollars will be given to any person who will deliver the above mentioned mare to Mr. George Hite in Charles-Town , Berkeley County , or Mr. Joseph Smith , Leesburg ; and the above reward if delivered to
WILLIAM RHODES.
Alexandria, March 19, 1794.
(t. f.)
STRAYED from the subscriber, living on Back-Creek , near the pack horse road, on the 18th inst. a two years old dark bay mare, near 14 hands high, a natural trotter, and has no brand. She was seen on Thursday last, between Mr. Michael M'Kewan's plantation and James Campbell's . Whoever takes up said stray, and returns her to me, or gives me notice that I get her again, shall receive two dollars reward.
JOHN ALEXANDER.
April 28, 1794.
Three Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 23d ult. an old negro wench named Phillis , about 55 years of age, grey headed, stoops much in walking, Jersey born, and pretends she has a right to freedom, which induced her to go away. Whoever will commit her to the goal of this County, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
ALEX. RODGERS.
THE Editor of this paper has frequently, though with reluctance, called on his Subscribers, who are indebted to him to make payment, but that notice has not had the desired effect;—the rise of paper, expence of post-riders, &c. places him in a situation which will not admit of his continuing the business unless the means are furnished him, he therefore is obliged in the most pressing terms to request all persons to settle their several arrearages to the 7th of November last, at which time the 3d year of the Guardian expired. Necessity requires him to repeat the original terms of subscription, and which must in future be comply'd with, viz. one half year to be paid on subscribing, and the remainder at the end of the year—and advertisements to be accompanied with the cash.
ALL persons are cautioned against trespassing on my meadow or fields in the vicinity of this town, as I am determined in future to prosecute every offender to the utmost extent of the law.
ROBERT COCKBURN.
Martinsburg, April 19, 1794.
TO BE RENTED.
A HOUSE and Lot on the South-side of the Bridge, now occupied by Mr. James Grubbins . Apply to the Printer.
OLIVER and WILLIAM ASHENHURST,
From CARLISLE,
INFORMS their friends and the public, that they carry on the Taylor's Business , near the Printing-Office , Burke-Street . They will make up their work in the best and neatest manner. Cash or country produce, at market price, will be received in payment.
April 19, 1794.
W A N T E D,
A BLACKSMITH, who is a good workman, to take a shop with a good set of tools, either on shares or wages. Apply to WILLIAM RUSH , 3 miles from Martinsburg , near Opeckon .
April 19, 1794.
At a Court continued and held for BERKELEY County, the 21st day of March, 1794.
IN CHANCERY.
William Dark, vs. Complainant.
Ignatius Simmes, Philip Pendleton, and Robert White, Defendants.
THE defendant, Ignatius Simmes, 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 Ignatius, do appear here on the third Tuesday of May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette , for two months successively, and published at the church door in the parish of Norborne , on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court-House of the said County.
A copy. Test.
MOSES HUNTER, C. B. C.
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
Further extracts from papers received by the Fanny , Frank , Glasgow , arrived at New York .
WORMS, February 8.
THE French are again advancing in great force, and already in possession of Ogersheim . A great number of fugitives are therefore again daily passing the Rhine to escape from the rage of those republicans.
TREVES, February 6.
A person who arrived here from Luxembourg this day, informs us, that the inhabitants have received orders to provision themselves for 3 months, and that all strangers had been ordered to quit the city in 24 hours.
15 000 French threaten Metzig , and another column of 40,000 men, is on its march from Thionville against Luxembourg .
GHENT, February 12.
On Monday morning last, at day break, a movement of a large corps of the enemy indicated an attack upon our out posts, information of which was immediately sent by Gen. Abercrombie , who commands at Contray , to Gen. Sir William Erskine at Ghent . The troops were under arms at an hour's notice, the artillery harrased and a whole line of cavalry mounted, in order to give them battle, if necessary, on their own frontiers.
MANHEIM, February 15.
Three Austrian battalions, with cannon, marched this morning to reinforce the post of Ogersheim , which is now protected from all attempts of the French.
The Prussians continue to advance. The 600 men who were at Worms are to go this day to Frankenthal and Prince Hohenlohe is to advance to Worms .
February 16.
The 400 Hussars of Erdodi , who arrived here yesterday, marched for Rheigenheim , and the environs. The skirmish which took place the day before yesterday near Freinheim , was very bloody.
The Hussars having attacked the enemy in flank, cut to pieces a great number of them, put to flight the rest, and took several prisoners.
Besides the troops which have already crossed the Rhine , about 100 Hussars are preparing to pass that river.
The French are working in 3 entrenchments; the 1st, to strengthen their position in the environs of Spires ; the 2d, in the lines of Germerheim ; and the 3d, in the old lines from Lauterbourg to Weissenbourg . They employ in those works all the peasants of such places of the Palatinate as they still occupy. Every man receives 30 sous in assignats per day, and half a pint of wine.
A considerable body of Prussian troops occupy Hundstruck . They are commanded by Gen. Koppler , whose head quarters are at Simmern . His advanced posts extend to the environs of Birkenfeld , and form a junction with the Austrians in the country of Treves . The National Militia of Treves , who are well organized, and who consist of 6000 men, are posted further back in 4 divisions.
LONDON, February 14.
M. Peragord , Bishop of Antun , is going to Philadelphia , with Madame de Flauhault , whose husband was guillotined at St. Omers . They will be accompanied by Beaumets , an Ex-constituent, and the Ex-minister Narbonne . The Ex-constituents d'Aigref , Lameth d' Aiguillon , and Lufignan , will soon follow them to America .
Feb. 15. The Prince Bishop of Spire , has delivered a memorial to the Diet of Germany , demanding an indemnification for the damage his bishopric sustained by the invasion of the French, which he stated to amount to four millions of florins.
Feb. 21. Some French patrols still remain in the environs of Durkheim and Ogersheim .—On the 6th inst. all the Imperial troops of Treves marched with the peasants to meet the enemy, but they found the frontiers quite clear. They stated that a corps of 14,000 Frenchmen was stationed near Thionville , and all the surrounding fortresses were full of troops, who are to be destined to act against the army in the Netherlands .
The division of the camp of Cassel , has been augmented to 12,000; the troops in the camp of Rozen-dahl near Dunkirk , advanced for the most part to the entrenchments near Ghyrælde , which they endeavour to render impregnable. In the plains of Lisle an immense number of men to collect every day; as likewise in the fortified camps about Mons and Pelvelle . This proves that the republic meditate a fresh attack upon West-Flanders and the district of Tournay .
The great number of French collected about Longwi and Thionville , seem to threaten the province of Luxembourg with an invasion. The Austrian generals have put that fortress, which, after Gibraltar , is the strongest in Europe, in a most respectable state of defence.

with ten pieces of artillery, march to the frontiers to reinforce Gen. Abercrombie.
A new arrangement in the cabinet, has been in agitation for some time past, and may speedily be expected to take place. We believe it is fixed as follows:
Lord Hawkesbury to be president of the council, vice lord Camden who retires.
Lord Carlisle to be lord Privy Seal, in the room of the Marquis of Stafford; or secretary of state for the home department.
Lord Auckland to be president of the board of trade, and chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, vice Lord Hawkesbury.
The other new arrangements are:—the duke of Gordon to hold the great seal of Scotland; vice the late lord Marchmont.
The hon. James Villiers to be ranger of St. James's and Hyde Parks; vice lord Grenville.
The lord Chancellor, Chief Justice North of Trent, vice Mr. Villiers.
The 2 French commissioners who were expected to arrive at Mentz from Paris on the 14th inst. are charged with redeeming the French prisoners who were kept back in that place, and will bring with them the sum of 800,000 livres.
Letters from Treves of the 10th inst. announce, that the inhabitants of that city still continue to fly. The French evacuated St. Wendel on the 6th inst. and the Austrians entered it on the 7th. The latter pursued the enemy as far as Lebach, where they took 15 French troopers prisoners.
On the 9th inst. a strong cannonade was heard in the environs of Saar-louis. The number of the French who have collected on the frontiers of Treves, is said to amount to 65,000 men.
The dreadful fire which broke out at Gottenburgh, on the 4th inst. began just opposite the town-house, which had a narrow escape: the flames and heat reached it from the other side of the canal, and nothing but the most strenuous exertions could have saved it. It is computed that from 100 to 120 houses have been consumed, and upwards of 2000 people lost their all in the space of ten hours; fortunately none of the British have suffered.
Advices received by the ship William Penn , captain Dale, from London arrived at Philadelphia on the 28th ult.
C O U R T R A Y, February 20.
Previous to the French of the north taking the field, Gen. Pichegru wrote the following to the Prince of Cobourg:
"General,
"I summon you in the name of the French republic, to give up immediately. Quesnoy, Valenciennes and Conde, otherwise I shall attack and vanquish you. PICHEGRU. "
B R U S S E L S, January 28.
We are assured, that the plan of the next campaign will totally differ from the last. It appears certain that the Prussian army, considerably augmented and joined by the contingents of the circles of the Empire, will be exclusively charged with the operations, on the Rhine, and that the Austrian troops now there will join the army under the Prince of Saxe Cobourg. It is hoped, this latter mass will be sufficient to push with vigour our conquests in French Flanders and Picardy, and, at length, to give the last blow to the anarchy, which at this moment, desolates one of the finest kingdoms in the world.
February 28. Last week General Clairfait attempted an attack upon one of the enemy's columns which was threatening maritime Flanders, but without success. The failure was attributed to the weather, the badness of the roads, and the numbers of the French. Notwithstanding all the impediments of the roads and weather, the French pressed him so closely in his retreat that he was obliged to inundate part of the country near Furnes, the damage of which is estimated at about 800,000 florins.
Frankfort, February 20. Every thing is as quiet here as if we were in profound peace. The French maintain their position behind the Spierbach.
Feb. 21. It appears that the emperor and the diet are desirous that the circles of the empire should comply with the king of Prussia's demands, and you may be assured, that this monarch is determined, such demands being previously satisfied, to reinforce his army with 80,000 men—It is equally certain, that his ministers, his generals, and his whole army are averse to the war, and harbor the most bitter enmity against the Austrians, who, on their part, repay them with the most cordial hatred and contempt.
Courtray, March 5. The allied armies on the frontier are not again to separate, but, united, will be 80,000 infantry and 25,000 cavalry, fully adequate to any force that can be brought against them, having 300 pieces of artillery. The French patrols and ours have been continually skirmishing.
Paris, February 13. On the 31st of January, the whole division of Maubeuge was almost barefooted, and without stockings or boots.
A letter from Morlaix, dated January 22, states, that three French frigates, including the Carmagnole , had carried into that port 30 vessels bound to England.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Long live the Republic!
Chauvin Dragon, Pluioise 1; (Feb. 5.)
This morning we were attacked by 5 columns of Spanish troops, composed of about 15,000 men. Their intention was to fire the barracks of the Sans Culottes, and to penetrate into the interior; but we have vanquished and forced the Spanish general to retreat, after having lost 1200 men. Our loss
lasted 8 hours. This is one of the most glorious days of the Republic. The French, attacked on all points, have triumphed every where.
L O N D O N,
March 10. Addresses, out of all number, are daily handed to the convention, praying it not to listen to terms of peace, till all the tyrants of the earth have bit the dust. The most remarkable is that from Rochelle, which contains the following passage.
"Let us place kings in the state we are in—let us suppose them to have been favored by victory;—we ask the unversed, would those despots have tho't to have ever shed blood enough to assuage their rage? No!—Manes, death, massacre, fire covering all France. Irons! irons! the republic destroyed! let us tremble at those images. No—no truce with the tyrants of nations. Let 160,000 Sans Culottes go over and deal their blows in England. Yes—London must become a Carthage for us—and let triumphant liberty inscribe in her records the united names of England and France."
It is said that the allied powers have resolved to compel the neutral states, to declare for one or other party. Lord Grenville's declaration, in the debate on the Marquis of Lansdowne's motion, "That, where the ordinary rules of conduct, towards neutral states, are not sufficient to prevent obstructions to the success of the common cause, other rules must be adopted," seems to countenance this report.
March 11. The letters brought by Mr. Basilico from lord Hood mention, that the important fortress of St. Florenzo had been taken by storm, and that the British flag was flying throughout the whole district D'Oleria. Bastia, the strongest remaining post of the French, was to be attacked in form;—a junction was consequently every hour expected between the British troops and those under the command of general Paoli. The latter amounted to upwards of 30,000 men, well provided with every necessary.
On Sunday night, about midnight, his royal highness the duke of York set off from York house, to join the army in Flanders. His royal highness was attended by Gen. Hulse, Cols. Hewgill and Calvert and Capt. Murray.
The Dutch troops to be employed in the ensuing campaign, amount to 15 squadrons of heavy artillery, 24 squadrons and 1 company of light cavalry, 14 battalions of infantry, with grenadiers, 5 battalions of infantry, without grenadiers; 10 battalions of Swiss infantry, with grenadiers, and 30 battalions of grenadiers detached from the regiments which remain in garrison. Some other detachments will be stationed at Hay, Namur, and Maestricht.
Letters from Genoa of the 8th ult. state the arrival of a British messenger in that harbor, with orders from the court of London to admiral lord Hood to raise the blockade, which has been done accordingly.
The French papers are full of the preparations on the coast, and of constant menaces of a descent on this country; the number of vessels in readiness at Havre alone are mentioned at five hundred and fifty.
The following is the position of the combined armies: The centre of the grand army, commanded by the Prince de Cobourg, is covered by Valenciennes, Conde, and Quesnoy. The right, under General Clairfait, is covered by Tournay, Orchies, and Marchiennes; and the left, under de Hohenlohe, covers Mons and Charleroi. A cordon of troops commanded by Generals Latour and Beaulieu, extends from the banks of the Meuse to Luxembourg. In western Flanders the British army occupies Courtray, Inveyelghelm, and Menin; and the Hanoverians, Furnes and Nieuport.
March 13. General Pichegru is now at Paris, for the purpose of concerting finally with the committee of public safety the plans to be executed at the commencement of the campaign. It is said, that he has given it as his opinion, that four intrenched camps are to be formed, at La Fere, St. Quentin, Guise, and Peronne. General Ferrand commands the army of the North in the absence of General Pichegru.
S T. J O H N S, (Antigua) April 8.
St. Lucia has surrendered to his Majesty's arms, as we are informed by very respectable authority. The whole fleet, except the Asia , with 3500 picked men on board, went against it. On Tuesday, a heavy cannonading was heard there, and on Wednesday it was taken. The particulars, relative to the terms of the surrender, we have not been able to learn.
UNITED STATES.
N E W B U R Y P O R T, April 15.
Extract of a letter from the captain of a vessel at Lisbon, to his owner in this town, dated Lisbon, February 12.
"It is reported, to-day, that all the Swedish ships in Portugal must depart out of their ports by the 20th instant, but for what reason they know not; but the general opinion is, that Great-Britain is determined to declare war against every power that will not take an active part against France."
A L B A N Y, April 21.
By a gentleman from the north we learn, that the redoubtable Don Quixote of Canada, is now busily building 2 frigates at St. John's, for the purpose of giving him almost the command of Lake-Champlain: We say almost , because our informant adds, that he has taken the precaution of enclosing his frigates
Sans Culottes of the United States should take the hint. However, as the cat has jumped out of the bag, we doubt not but the most spirited measures will be pursued to counteract the vile purposes of this bloody knight.
N E W Y O R K, April 20.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his friend in this city.
"The people emigrating—the attorney-general prosecuting—Pitt boasting—opposition grumbling—his Majesty hunting—the Queen pocketing—Royal Frederick spending—and the poor starving—and, to crown the whole, we are, one and all, next Friday, to betake ourselves to fasting and praying, Ca Ira. "
By recent intelligence from Canada, we can assure the public, that they in that quarter are not making the least preparation for war.
The recapture of Valenciennes, a very important circumstance, so confidentially talked of, appears, as yet, uncertain. But a vigorous preparation, on all sides, for another campaign in the European war, seems to be the general sentiment in the world of politics.
How far an apparent predilection for hostilities, among a certain class, may influence the measures of our ruling powers, may be better known hereafter.
At present, it is the opinion of many, who are politically wise, that a door is open for a negotiation which will admit the most righteous claim from the legislature of this country, on the event of which, all past or present cause of controversy is suspended.
Last week Capt. Preston arrived at the office of the Secretary of War, with dispatches from General Wayne. He informs, that the troops are in fine spirits and discipline; that provisions are plenty, and that no Indians had molested them.
P H I L A D E L P H I A, April 29.
Extract of a letter from St. Lucia , of the 7th of April.
"You will, no doubt, have heard of the capture of Martinique, &c. This day we have an account that St. Lucia is taken by storm, and all the garrison killed."
Yesterday arrived here the brig Mary and Elizabeth , Capt. Latimer, in 32 days from Jamaica; he informs that the 64th regiment in Jamaica, had revolted, and in consequence of which all the French residents there, received positive orders to quit the island in 8 days time.
Extract of a letter from Kingston, (Jamaica) dated March 24. 1794
"By the direction of the governor and council, our ports are open from this day to the 20th of October next, for the importation of every species of provisions and lumber, both in British and other bottoms in amity with his majesty, accompanied with a provision, that six months notice will be given previous to their being closed."
A message from the Senate, by Mr. Otis, their secretary, was on Monday received by the house of representatives, which informed the house, that the senate had under consideration, the bill entitled An act to suspend the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise," and have resolved that the said bill do not pass.
The senate have negatived the bill suspending commercial intercourse with Great-Britain, which passed the house of representatives last week.
On the question to agree to the first paragraph, which contains the prohibition, the yeas and nays were—Yeas, Mssrs. Brown, Burr, Butler, Edwards, Gunn, Hawkins, Langdon, Martin, Monroe, Robinson and Taylor, 11—Nays, Mssrs. Bradford, Cabot, Elsworth, Foster, Frelinghuysen, Henry, Izard, King, Morris, Potts, Ross, Rutherford, Strong and Vining, 14.
Mssrs. Jackson, Bradley, Livermore, and Mitchell, were not present when the vote was taken.
The other sections of the bill fell of course. On the question, whether the bill thus disagreed to, should pass to a third reading, the senate being equally divided, it passed in the negative by the voice of the vice-president.
The post-office bill was passed on Monday.
The Courier Francois of yesterday morning, contains an account said to be conveyed by a letter, dated, under sail, in sight of Cape-Henry, 17th inst. that an American vessel from Gibraltar, brings a report and affirmation, that the Spaniards have demanded a suspension of arms—that they have declared in favor of France against England, and have already made preparations to besiege Gibraltar.
May 3. The House of Representatives of the United States has been principally engaged for several days in discussing the report of the committee on the ways and means.
Accounts, printed and verbal, received by the ship William Penn are; that in France immense exertions were making to prosecute the war against the combined powers—that innumerable multitudes were marching from all quarters to reinforce their armies on the frontiers—that Valenciennes was besieged by the French, and that it had been summoned to surrender, in peremptory terms—that general tranquility prevailed in France, except in La Vendee, where the insurgents were again in motion—that the agriculture of the country was in a flourishing state—that in England, and on the continent the greatest preparations were made to prosecute the war against France—that the Duke of York had sailed from England and arrived at Courtray, where he had fixed his head-quarters—that the ensuing campaign was expected to be the most vigorous on all sides since the commencement of the war.
The British ministerial instructions of the 6th of

Britain —Accounts of depredations on the American commerce had reached England, and excited the greatest alarm among the merchants.
It was very generally said, that compensation would be made by the British government for the losses the United States had to unjustly sustained by the plunder of the British cruisers. Among other reports it is said, that the king of England has relapsed into a state of insanity—what gave rise to the conjecture is, his being frequently carried to the theatre of late.
Yesterday arrived here the brig Yorick , Capt. M'Allister, from Antigua, which place he left the 8th of April, and St. Kitts the 9th—he informs that he left at Antigua about 8 sail of American vessels all liberated—he further says that they have given up every idea of sending in any more Americans to Antigua—but at Montserrat and all the rest of the British islands (Antigua excepted) they were taking all American vessels bound to or from a French port. Capt. M'Allister was informed by a gentleman who arrived at Antigua from St. Kitts, that the trial of the ship Sidney , of Baltimore, was to come on the 9th of April, and that it was generally believed at St. Kitts, the would be condemned. The following article is handed to the Editor by captain M'Allister:
The day before my sailing from Antigua, a copy of an order, from Admiral Jarvis to the Collector of Dominica, had been received there; which purported his intention of holding all American vessels, taken by the men of war, entering any of the French islands, after the 6th of Jan. last, as he had considered those islands in a state of blockade, from that time—that all the American vessels that had been carried into Antigua, were liberated; and that no notice was taken, of the said order by the Solicitor General, or the judge of Antigua; but that the judge of Montserrat had declined condemning any more vessels, but refused to liberate them, until he had further orders. Mr. Bourke the solicitor-general, had officially recommended the liberation of all American vessels, in the leeward islands.
BALTIMORE, May 5.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia, dated April 28. to his friend in this town.
"One of our London traders arrived here last night, in 24 days from Falmouth: It is said he has brought despatches from Mr. Pickney, the contents of which have not yet transpired. A vessel from Jamaica is also arrived, the master of which reports, that flour, at the time of his departure from thence, was fifty dollars per barrel. Also an arrival from New Providence, come for a cargo of flour, which reports that they are in a starving condition there."
Let these facts silence and confute the assertion of our lake avain 6 per cent members in congress , who are for peace with despotic Britain on any terms , and who have declared in that house, "If we withheld supplies from the British islands they would procure them as they did during the American war, through other channels." But, let such gentlemen recollect they are thus speaking sentiments unknown to their constituents, who, it is devoutly to be hoped before the next election for representatives takes place to Congress, will be sufficiently acquainted with the real motives for their attachment to pacific measures, and the dread they are in, lest we should incur the resentment of that humane power which has treated us with such unexampled indulgence in the West-Indies, protected our trade from the depredations of the Algerines in Europe, and has prevailed upon the blood-thirsty savages, by promises, money, ammunition and arms, to bury the tomahawk, and to live in peace with their brothers in the United States.
Some misunderstanding having happened between one of the inhabitants, and the master of a brig, now in this port, the latter immediately proceeded on board his vessel, and, (in imitation of your brethren, the brave West India pirates ) in spite of the remonstrances, and even entreaties, of several gentlemen, insultingly reversed the American flag ! The gentlemen again remonstrated; but the Capt. still persisting, he was brought on shore—received a temporary coat of TAR and FEATHERS —and led through the principal streets of the town— honored with the continued acclamations of thousands of republicans .
By the Industry, arrived at New York, accounts are received of a tumult having taken place in Ireland, which obliged the Lord Lieutenant to leave that Kingdom, and fly to England.
Political State of Europe.
Russia —Undermined and wavering, not knowing what part to take in the present war in Europe, wishing to join the league of despots, but afraid to incur the resentment of France, in case that nation should triumph over her enemies; an event which at this time is scarcely to be doubted.
Denmark —Cultivating peace with all nations, and making large additions to her navy.
Sweden —Dissatisfied with her government, and seeking its overthrow by plots and conspiracies against the Duke Regent.
Poland —This once happy and flourishing kingdom, is now reduced to two districts, by the rapacity and injustice of two northern Vultures, who prey upon the vitals of its inhabitants, and have usurped both the law and government of the nation in their own hands.
Germany —Engaged in a fruitless and ruinous war with France; its finances exhausted, and its people all obliged to turn soldiers, or subsidized to pay the expence of another campaign.
Prussia —Precisely in the same predicament as Germany.
Spain —Tired of the war; her troops returning to their own country after being ignominiously beaten by the army of the Sans Culottes, and its inhabitants heartily sick of a contest which brings nothing but disgrace and ruin on all its advocates.
France —In the midst of war, the clang of arms and the continual roar of cannon, its armies every where victorious, its navy respectable, and the national coffers overflowing with money; its present government firm and decisive, and resolved on liberty or death.
Spain —Invaded by a French army,—suing for peace which is obstinately denied them; their kingdom in danger, land forces making unsuccessful resistances and part of their navy obliged to join with Lord Hood, in making a disgraceful and precipitate retreat from the harbor of Toulon.
England —Has got the staggers since the taking of Toulon, and the various defeats of the Duke of Brunswick and Gen. Wurmser's army, on the Rhine, the nation nearly 300 millions in debt, yet resolved to prosecute the war, and, if possible, to drag in America, to put the finishing stroke to her political existence and tyrannic sway, as a monarchical power.
MARTINSBURG, MAY 12, 1794.
In the debates in the British Parliament, the conduct of the government of the United States has been brought forward with distinguished marks of approbation, as well by members of the administration as by those in opposition. The following passage occurs in the speech made by the Marquis of Lansdowne in the House of Lords against the war:
"The conduct of the Republic of America was worthy the emulation of every other power. The Americans could not brook the insult offered by England, and while the spirit of the people was willing to meet the misfortunes of war, the wisdom of that great, that good and wise man, his Majesty (I mean Gen. Washington) called them back, and they unanimously agreed to accede to their recommendation to preserve their neutrality. If it were urged that they were in want of money, he would ask what was the situation of Holland? Its credit was so low, that it could not borrow money at 5 per cent. and her debt had accumulated so much, that she could not borrow money in future, at the most exorbitant interest. The king of Prussia was in a worse state, and the Emperor was reduced to the expedient of encouraging private donations, which did not promise by any means to replenish his coffers. The noble marquis entreated his majesty's ministers to beware how they incurred a war with America; there were various reasons why the measure should be most cautiously avoided: and at the present it was well known to ministers, that Jamaica was obliged to open her ports, to receive heavy timber, and other important articles from America. There was a time when the West-India islands were valuable to this country; but that period, in a great measure, had passed away. The French had given freedom to the blacks, and the spirit of liberty was not only diffusing itself in St. Domingo, but throughout all the West-India islands. The West-Indies will become so many money traps; and though the monopoly may be advantageous to them, it cannot longer be an advantage to this country. If ministers were of a different opinion, why not conciliate America, as the best and most useful ally in that quarter."
Lord Grenville in his speech in support of the war, has the following remarks:
"As to America, which the noble lord said was disposed to go to war with us, his lordship said that he had reason to be of a different opinion; on the contrary, he was persuaded, that if she departed from her neutrality, it would be on the side of the allies."
"He declared that he wished well to America—was desirous that the utmost harmony should subsist between the two countries, and earnestly wished to obliterate and wipe away, by every act of goodwill and friendly intercourse, that animosity which the unhappy contest with this country had left upon the minds of the people."
"His Lordship here said, that there was one thing which had fallen from the noble lord, respecting America, which surely should astonish him beyond all measure, and gave him the utmost concern, namely that it had been the policy of the British government to excite the savages of America to commit hostilities against the Americans. This was a charge of so detestable a nature, and so unwarrantable an assertion, that he thought it his duty to declare it was a gross falsehood; so far from stimulating them to go to war with the Americans, the British officers and the governors of Upper and Lower Canada had interfered and negotiated, and done the utmost they could to settle their differences, and to bring about a lasting peace between them." Extract from the Speech of Mr. Duquely, a member of the Irish Parliament, February 5, 1794.
We love the House of Hanover; but is that a reason why we should fight the French until they love the House of Bourbon; which for centuries had been the oppressors of the people? We have had our bloody days—and had the same combination attempted to punish the murder of Charles the First, the same disorders and massacres would have taken place, which began with the manifestoes of the Duke of Brunswick. Why did not AMERICA DRAW THE SWORD FOR LOUIS, who fought for her and against us, and who stiled herself her deliverer? Because! AMERICA ACTED WITHOUT PASSION, and though in an infant state, has
GIVEN LESSONS OF WISDOM AND CAUTION TO OLD ENGLAND.
Congress cannot serve their constituents to more advantage, says a correspondent, than by keeping on the EMBARGO for sixty days to come—A plentiful supply of starvation in the West-Indies will have a good effect to bring the Pirates of Britain a little to their senses. It is beyond a doubt that if the Embargo is continued for sixty or ninety days longer, that those Pirates will have to pirate one another for something to eat .
THE Subscriber returns his thanks to the Public, for exceeding his most sanguine expectations in sending cloth to be fulled, since his late commencement of business at EDWARD BEASON's fulling-mill: He also hopes that those pieces already returned have rendered general satisfaction. He also will have against the approaching season a quantity of dyes for to accommodate his customers in almost every colour.
I am, with due respect the Public's friend, WILLIAM BALEY.
N. B. An active boy, about 15 years old, would be taken as an apprentice to the above business.
D R U M S.
THE Subscriber having employed a person who is a good Drum-Maker, the Militia Officers in this or the neighbouring Counties may now be supplied on short notice, with Drums warranted good, by applying to
JACOB SMURR.
Shepherd's-Town, May 10, 1794.
F O R S A L E.
A HOUSE and lot in this town, the conveniences are thus: The house contains a neat room with a kitchen and fire place, has a convenient and pleasant garden; it lays contiguous to the part of the lot lately purchased by Mr. Henry Line from Michael Angel: The premises will be sold cheap for ready money, as the subscriber wishes to leave this town on account of her young family, and retire into the country, where she apprehends they can be raised with the same industry and less expence.—This is the only motive of
ELIZABETH HOWE.
Shepherd's-Town, May 12, '94.
ALL persons indebted to me, are hereby called upon to come in immediately and give their bonds and notes for the sums which may be due, as no longer indulgence can or will be given.
GEORGE TILLEY.
Martinsburg, May 10, 1794.
NATHAN SHUGERT,
SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER.
HAS removed from Martinsburg to Middletown, where he carries on his business, in all its branches. Those who may please to encourage him, may depend on having their work executed in a masterly manner, on short notice, and moderate charges.
May 12, 1794.
TO THE PUBLIC.
WHEREAS some time in the month of April last, my son James Conway, most fraudulently and shamefully obtained Deeds of Conveyances for my lands I now live on in Berkeley County, near Charlestown, under the deception of a power of attorney (as the papers were read to me) and procured some creatures as vicious as himself for evidences:—These are therefore to forewarn all person or persons from purchasing, or in any wise dealing with said Conway for the lands aforesaid, as I am determined to render his title a nullity in law.
CORNELIUS CONWAY.
N. B. I can neither read or write.
May 3, 1794.
TO THE PUBLIC.
WHEREAS my Father, Cornelius Conway, has advertised that I have obtained a Deed of his land in a fraudulent manner, I hereby declare my father does me injustice by such an assertion; he made me the deed in order to deceive his creditors, and as he has so often made threats of cutting me off with a single shilling, I thought it prudent in order to guard against such unnatural threats, to record the deed, declaring at the same time, that no creditor shall be injured by my having the above deed; and provided my father will make me safe in a sufficient manner for an equal proportion of said land, in which case he shall have a free release of the said deed, but till then I am determined to take the benefit of every advantage laying in my power.
With duty I subscribe myself to my father, JAMES CONWAY.
N. B. My proportion of the above land is 194 acres, which, if my father does not comply as above, I am determined to sell, or the whole tract of 388 acres if a purchaser offers.
May 10, 1794.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
AN ACROSTIC.
To the ALMIGHTY reverence is due, Engage your minds endeavour to pursue, The happy state, in future to enjoy; Blessings he'll with your virtuous ways employ. Of all the pleasures to none be inclin'd, Heaven let be the study of your mind; You should God's council with attention hear, Ought not reject it; then you've nought to fear: To bless his glorious name and it admire, Part from your follies to his paths retire; With a firm resolution to obtain, Those blessings that in the Empyreum remain. Pernicious passions we must keep quite clear, Passions they're still'd; like follies they appear. Proceed to treat them with the greatest scorn, Remember 'twill your happy ways adorn; In your departure from the stage of care, Death you may meet without the least despair: Endure with fortitude those scenes on earth, All they contribute unto your next birth; Violate pernicious laws to a good name, And seek a register in the lists of fame; Repent sincere on those days spent in vain, Illustate them with those that yet remain; Cease to pursue your ostentatious ways, Exchange for those that do redound to praise. Accumulate the esteem of your superiors, Nor treat with contempt those who are your inferiors, Distinctions vanish at the awful throne, Led there to see improper deeds we've done, Unhappy they who once expelled are, Exult ye happy that remaine h there; Unite in heaven prepar'd for your abodes, Receive the blessings of the GOD of GODS. Ye sinners vainh, your doom is in reserve, Such is the judgment, that ye do deserve.
Woodstock Town, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, April 21, 1794.
TO THE PUBLIC.
HAVING seen a piece in the Berkeley Advertiser of the 31st of March last, No. 176, vol. 4. dated January 20, 1794, wherein the author called himself David of Truth. It put me in mind of the Fox who happening in a shop where masks were to be sold, put his foot on one of them, and after considering it attentively, exclaimed thus: bless me said he, what a fine head is here without brains. I can assure my readers that if Mr. David's head was as empty of brains as his above lighted piece is of truth, he would have very little of that useful part of the human composition, which will not be more difficult for them to discover than it was for the Fox in the fable. If they will only turn to my publication of October last to which he refers, as it is evident I did not call the twenty-three subscribers therein, landed men, &c. as he says I did; it can also be proved, by more than the whole twenty-three aforesaid, that they had no other kind of liquor to drink at that time, but new cyder from the press. As to his charge against me when I was at Philadelphia can be proved false, by the church and the gentlemen of which he has spoken; and what is still more, I have now in my pocket the copy of ten depositions of his and my honest neighbours, (if he be an inhabitant of Union Town) sealed and certified by the clerk of Washington County court, Maryland, where the original is deposited, which proves, that the ridiculous account he has given of the Town of Woodstock is utterly false. From the premises it is concluded, that the public will not need to be very credulous or good natured to believe, that Mr. David of Truth is more worthy to be called the Father of Lies, that it was that prevailing disorder (as he calls it) of lying, which prevailed on him to take up his pen so reluctantly; and I doubt not but it was attended with that remorse, fear, and dread of future punishment, which is the inseparable companion of a guilty conscience, which composed his great reluctance. How could it be otherwise when it is evident, it must be such a weakness of capacity, (or honesty as he calls it) which would prevent suspicion and information too, to make people believe him. I would advise him to read my medicinal precept again, and apply it well; peradventure he may feel still greater reluctance next time, as while there is life there is hope; and as my custom is being, neither ashamed of my name, publication, and conduct, as I am able to prove my assertions, I subscribe myself the public's obedient and very humble servant, JOHN HOPWOOD.
SKAYED or stolen from the Plantation of the subscriber, about five weeks ago; a Cow, with a white face, a white spot on her back, white legs and tail, strait horns; a piece cut out of each ear about the size of a penny; and very heavy with calf. Any person delivering said cow to the subscriber shall receive ten shillings reward. JOSIAH CLAWSON.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 20th day of March, 1794. IN CHANCERY.
William Wilson and John Potts, jun. merchants and partners in trade, under the name and firm of William Wilson and Co. of Alexandria, and Thomas Williams and Joseph Carey, merchants and partners in trade, under the name and firm of Williams and Carey, of Alexandria, and Philip Richard Rendell, also of Alexandria. Complainants.
John Leamy, William Crammond, and Hugh Holmes, executors of the last will and testament of David Cay, deceased, who was surviving partner of the late house of Andrew Clow, and Co. of Philadelphia, and George Hite and John Conrad, merchants and partners in trade at Rutherford's mill, in Berkeley County, under the name and firm of George Hite, and Co. and John Conrad and George Hite, merchants and partners in trade at Charlestown, in the said county of Berkeley, under the name and firm of John Conrad, and Co. Defendants.
THE defendants, John Leamy, William Crammond, and Hugh Holmes, not having entered their appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel, it is Ordered, that the said John, William, and Hugh, do appear here on the third Tuesday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainants, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court House of the said County. A copy. Test. MOSES HUNTER, C. B. C.
YOUNG TRAVELLER, WILL stand the present season, at the plantation of the subscriber, upon the Winchester road, three miles from Shepherd's Town, adjoining Capt. James Kearney's, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, in each week; and at Paul Verdier's, in Martinsburg, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in each week, at the moderate price of Three Dollars the season, Five Dollars to insure a colt, or eight shillings the single leap, cash to be paid at the time of covering. The money for the season to be paid by the 1st day of September next. Young Traveller is a beautiful dark brown, full seventeen hands high, rising five years old next grass, was bred in the State of New-Jersey, out of the noted horse called Ajax; Ajax was got by an imported dray horse, out of a full blooded imported mare, both of which were imported from England by William Allen, late of Philadelphia; his dam was got by a full blooded imported Hunter called Hector, and her dam was a full blooded mare, both of which were imported from England by Governor Reed, late of Philadelphia. The season to close on the 1st of July. JAMES VERDIER. May 1, 1794.
ON Thursday last was lost by the Subscriber, a small Journal, with a 50l. bond inclosed. Whoever should find the same, and will leave it at Robert Daniels's, in Bucklestown, or Florence Mahony's, Martinsburg, shall receive grateful acknowledgments, from their humble servant, JACOB ANSPACH. May 5, 1794.
WHEREAS some time since, I exchanged my property in this County for land in Kentucky, and being now on the point of removing, my wife Elizabeth M c Laughlin, not only refuses to sign my deed of conveyance but also refuses to go with me, without the least just cause, I therefore am reduced to the disagreeable necessity of thus publicly cautioning all persons against dealing with, or in any manner crediting the said Elizabeth, on my account, as I shall not be answerable for any of her proceedings, or pay any debt of her contracting, after this date. JAMES M c LAUGHLIN. Berkeley County, April 30, 1794.
Will be exposed to sale, on Thursday the 15th inst. at the house of the subscriber, a variety of articles, consisting of live stock, &c. viz. Cows, sheep and hogs, implements of husbandry, household furniture, together with many articles too numerous to ascertain. Four months credit will be given on bond with approved security. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock, where due attendance will be given, by JOSEPH HEARD. May 1, 1794.
TO BE SOLD, An active Negro Boy, about 7 years old. Apply to the Printer.
At a Court continued and held for BERKELEY County, the 20th day of March, 1794. IN CHANCERY.
James Webb, Complainant, vs.
William Weathers, Defendant. THE defendant, William Weathers, 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 William do appear here on the third Tuesday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court House of the said County. A copy. Test. MOSES HUNTER, C. B. C.
At a Court continued and held for BERKELEY County, the 20th day of March, 1794. IN CHANCERY.
William Wilson and John Potts, jun. merchants and partners in trade, under the name and firm of William Wilson, and Co. of Alexandria, and Thomas Williams and Joseph Carey, merchants and partners in trade, under the name and firm of Williams and Carey, of Alexandria. Complainants.
John Leamy, William Crammond, and Hugh Holmes, executors of the last will and testament of David Cay, deceased, who was surviving partner of the late house of Andrew Clow, and Co. of Philadelphia, and George Hite and John Conrad, merchants and partners in trade at Rutherford's mill, in BERKELEY County, under the name and firm of George Hite, and Co. and John Conrad and George Hite, merchants and partners in trade at Charles-Town, in the said County of BERKELEY, under the name and firm of John Conrad and Co. Defendants.
THE defendants, John Leamy, William Crammond, and Hugh Holmes, not having entered their appearance, agreeable to an act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that they are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth, on the motion of the complainant, by their counsel, it is ordered, that the said John, William, and Hugh, do appear here on the third Tuesday in May next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette, for two months successively, and published at the church door in the parish of Norborne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court House of the said County. A copy. Test. MOSES HUNTER, C. B. C.
ALL Persons indebted to, or have any demands on the estate of John Tayler, late of Berkeley, deceased, are hereby notified to come in for immediate settlement with WILLIAM TAYLER } Executors. JOHN TAYLER, April 21, 1794.
ALL Persons indebted to the subscriber are earnestly requested to come and settle their respective balances, as no longer indulgence can possibly be given. WILLIAM CHAPLINE. Shepherd's Town, April 19, 1794.
TAKE NOTICE. WHEREAS my father George Hagley, in his lifetime passed a note to George Heiges, for about forty pounds, perhaps something more or less; but as it was unjustly obtained, I never will pay it unless compelled by law. PETER HAGLEY, Administrator for George Hagley, dec'd. Berkeley County, April 19, 1794.
TO BE RENTED, A Dwelling-House and Garden, Situated at the West end of Burke street, and lately occupied by Mr. Redfern. Apply to FLORENCE MAHONY. May 5, 1794.
FOR SALE AT THE PRINTING OFFICE. Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale. Common Bonds, Blank notes, &c. Bonds for deliverance of Property, Magistrates' Summons. Lawyers' Declarations.