The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-04-28 00:00:00

The POTOWMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1794.
[NUMBER 180—VOL. 4.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
NOTICE is hereby given to the purchasers of goods at the sale of the effects of the late Mr. William Skinner, and have not taken them away, and given bonds agreeable to the conditions of the sale, that unless they comply with the same in three weeks from this date, the forfeiture will be put in suit, without further notice.
REBECCA SKINNER.
April 19, 1794.
STRAYED , or was taken away from the commons of this town, on Friday last, a black Mare, with a ball face, between 13 and 14 hands high, her fore and hind feet white, newly shod all round. Whoever will return said Mare to me, or to James Timmins, shall have Two Dollars reward, and reasonable charges.
PATRICK BOYL.
Martinsburg, April 21, 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.
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.
TO BE SOLD.
An active Negro Boy, about 7 years old. Apply to the Printer.
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.
WANTED.
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.
OLIVER and WILLIAM ASHENHUST, From CARLISLE,
INFORMS their friends and the public, that they carry on the Taylors' 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.
FELIX M'GINNIS,
INFORMS the public, that he carries on the Tailor and Lady's Habit-making Business, one door below Mr. Snodickel's. He wants two or three journeymen, to whom constant employ will be given, and cash paid at the expiration of the week. The work will be done equal to any in Philadelphia or Baltimore. Cash, or country produce at market price, will be received in payment.
Martinsburg. April 7, 1794.
TO THE PUBLIC.
WHEREAS a certain Gabriel Wilkins, in the state of Maryland, and County of Allegany, bath some time ago made a trespass upon my landed property and surveyed, the same, viz. one hundred and fifty acres, on the North Branch of Potowmac, and obtained a grant for the same, from the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is therefore to forewarn any person or persons from purchasing said land from said Wilkins, as the property is mine in justice and equity, and will not be given up to him or any other person or persons that may purchase the same from him.
THOMAS ANDERSON.
March 26, 1794.
From the NEW-YORK JOURNAL, &c.
ANTICIPATION.
A PRAYER adapted to the present situation of GREAT-BRITAIN, used in all the churches within the realm, on the 27th and 28th of February, 1794, being the day set apart for FASTING, HUMILIATION and PRAYER, by the most Gracious Sovereign's ROYAL PROCLAMATION.
MOST holy and glorious Lord God Almighty, we humbly beseech thee to hear our prayer, and grant our petitions, put up this day, set apart by our most gracious sovereign Lord the King, to implore thy blessings upon our fleets and armies, who are dedicated wholly to THY SERVICE, and employed for the humane, benevolent, and charitable duties of slaughtering all those desperate Democrats and Republican tumblers who dare invade the divine right of Kings to trample on and tyrannize over the SWINISH MULTITUDE, created for the sole purpose of being hewers of wood and drawers of water to Kings and Princes, Priests and Nobles. Oh Lord deliver their young men to be charioteers and horsemen, and their wives and maidens to be concubines to the WELL-BORN few of NOBLE BLOOD, for whose use thou knowest, O Lord, they were created. Bless, O Lord, our armies in the East Indies; shield them in the day of battle, that they may slaughter those idolators, and extirpate them from the face of the earth; that the riches of that country may be wholly secured to us, thy chosen people; that we may riot in the luxuries of the East, and grow fat on the spoils of those enemies of thy holy religion. And grant, that the glorious work begun under Lord Clive, and continued by Hastings, may be completed by Cornwallis.
And, oh thou God of battles, take under thy immediate protection our noble Duke of York; endow him with wisdom and strength, that he may become the Solomon and Samson of the present age; that he may out-generals our enemies, and slay his thousands with the jaw bone of an ass, even with his own jaw bone; let him but command and it shall be done; desolation shall spread far and wide: Be with him, Oh Lord, and inspire him, and the small remnant of his VICTORIOUS ARMY, with courage and fortitude, that they may perform prodigies of valour. As King Saul slew his thousands, and David his tens of thousands, oh enable our noble Duke of York to slay MILLIONS, and thereby establish his superior claim to an earthly crown here below, and a sure and certain hope of an heavenly crown of immortality, the just reward of his labours in murdering 26 millions of deluded wretches, who dare, impiously, to raise their hands against one of the Lord's anointed. And oh Lord, if it be thy holy will bless our noble Prince Edward; grant that he may desolate the whole cluster of French West-India islands. Enable him to slaughter all; yea, even all those impious wretches who dare resist the arms of that noble son of our most gracious sovereign Lord George the 3d. And grant, oh Lord, equal succels to our virtuous subjects, who have fitted out privateers, from the same pure and disinterested motives, to cruise under the sanction of the royal proclamation, of our pious and most gracious sovereign, against those REBELS, vainly styling themselves CITIZENS of AMERICA, when thou knowest, oh Lord, they are OUR SLAVES, and that we shall subdue them or totally extirpate them from the face of the earth as soon as we have subdued those vile Democrats, the swinish multitude of France, who have wantonly and impiously murdered their lawful King and Queen of glorious memory, Martyrs, indeed, to the divine right of Kings, and translated, no doubt, from an earthly to a heavenly kingdom; receive them, oh Lord, into thy presence, and crown them with gold and everlasting happiness, and place them on the right hand of our immortal martyr, Charles 1st.
And we humbly pray thee to bless all those Emperors, Kings, and Princes, Dukes, and Nobles, humanely combined with us, piously and religiously to slaughter millions of those deluded wretches who dare dispute the divine right of hereditary Kings and Emperors established by thy immediate command: Crown our united arms with complete success; make them instruments in thy holy hands to chastise and punish, even with death, all those impious, daring villains, who vainly talk of the RIGHTS OF MAN, of Liberty and Equality, of Republican governments, of civil and religious liberty, and such errant nonsense; when, lo, oh Lord, thou knowest the swinish multitude were created for our only use as beasts of burden, which is plainly described by Ischia's strong ass crouched down between two burthens, civil and religious oppression, taxes, tythes, fire and faggots, chains and slavery; prepare their minds patiently to submit and faithfully to toil all the day long for Kings and Princes, Priests and Nobles, their just and lawful tax-masters, that we may yet spare them on condition that they bow their necks to the yoke, and no longer resist our invincible arms, but humbly implore MERCY, crying, "As I not thine ass?" as did Balaam's of old.
And, oh Lord, let us remember in this our solemn
fast, our beloved cousin Mustapha, the immaculate Dey of ALGIERS, our piratical ally, whom we have let loose as a scourge upon our American rebellious children; bless his cruisers with pleasant, prosperous gales, that his cruisers may prove successful in distressing, plundering, and carrying into perpetual slavery, those deluded Americans, who have so wantonly thrown themselves from under our protection, and justly deserves to be murdered, plundered, or condemned to wear the galling chain, and labour for their pious religious talk-masters, the just reward of their rebellious folly.
And we humbly beseech thee, oh Lord, to strengthen the arm of our ferocious savage ally, the INDIANS of North America, upon whom we place our chief dependence, under thy providence; be with them in the day of battle, that they faint not nor grow weary in slaughtering the rebellious inhabitants of our late colonies, now vainly styling themselves citizens of the United States of America; enable the Indian warriors to murder, scalp, burn, and destroy that whole race of rebellious wretches, even all the men, women, and children, if it be thy holy will, that the land may be left as an inheritance to the loyal sons of Despotism, the virtuous aristocrats, who may take shelter under our trusty and beloved cousin Lord Dorchester, at whose nod his savage children, the red warriors, shall spread desolation far and wide; but oh spare those virtuous few, the chosen ones who are ready to join our armies as soon as they land in that devoted country, particularly those leaders of the people who advocate our cause both in and out of C——; and all those advocates for monarchy, that we may reward them liberally for their eminent services; nor let us forget our favorite child, the present R——g-n of New-York.
On thou great creator and preserver of men, we humbly thank thee for thy abundant wisdom and loving kindness to this our kingdom of Great-Britain, that thou hast increased and multiplied our National Debt, and art still increasing it to near 300 millions sterling; we acknowledge it to be the great bulwark of our nation; the strength and cement of the well born; the sure and certain reward of their eminent services: By it (under thy immediate providence) we live, move, and have our being; and have nothing to do but to eat, drink, and be merry, rejoicing together under our own vines and fig trees, where there are none to make us afraid; and by this we keep the swinish multitude from the horrid sins of gluttony, rebellion, and civil wars; for their whole attention is now employed in procuring bread and water, upon which they fast and pray continually, agreeable to thy holy command.
We humbly prostrate ourselves before thee this day in humiliation and prayer, and acknowledge thy omnipotence, for thine ear is not grown dull that it cannot hear, nor thine eye grown dim that it cannot see, nor thine arm grown short that it cannot save. We therefore devoutly pray, that thou would preserve those chosen vessels of thine holy sanctuary, the Bishops and Priests, and all those in holy orders in thy established church within these realms, and their dependencies. Perplex and confound their enemies, the enemies of our holy religion, the Dissenting Ministers; those brawlers of sedition; detect them in their iniquity that they may be sent to Botany Bay, with their chief and dear brother Doctor Muir.
And finally, oh Lord, bless our most gracious sovereign Lord, George the 3d, our most gracious Queen Charlotte, the Prince of Wales, and all the royal family; endow them with wisdom and understanding; bless all our Lords spiritual and temporal, in Parliament assembled, with all the civil and military officers of the government; endow them with wisdom to plan, and courage to execute, those necessary measures to preserve the unrivalled military glory of this great and warlike nation, who can truly boast, that they have slaughtered at least one million of their enemies, within the glorious reign of our most gracious sovereign, George the 3d. We ascribe, under thee, the whole glory of this great exploit to his warlike disposition, his consummate wisdom, and matchless prowess in arms. Therefore bless us, oh Lord with repeated victories; with the clang of arms, the roar of cannon, and the pleasing sight of garments rolled in blood, with the joyful news of thousands and tens of thousands of our enemies slaughtered daily, until they are extirpated from the earth. Then shall come the glorious Millennium, when the holy church triumphant, be the only religion on earth, and we the only Ministers and High Priests of thy holy profession; then shall we have indeed the feast of fat things, and chaunt hallelujahs to thy holy name. Even so be it. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with us all, evermore. Amen.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against taking down my fences, travelling through my fields, or trespassing in any manner on my lands, as I am determined in future to prosecute them to the utmost extent of the law.
March 3, '94
WILLIAM PATTERSON,

EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
BRUSSELS, January 7.
LETTERS from Germany confirms the total defeat of the combined armies. Gen. Wurmsier has fixed his head quarters at Schweisngen, 4 leagues from Mannheim. He has lost 38 pieces of heavy cannon, and an immense quantity of baggage and stores. About 7000 men fell or were made prisoners in the last day of attack. His right and center were utterly broken. He tried in vain to rally with his left, but they refused to obey him. Brunswick's army in some degree covered the retreat of the Austrian center, and then retired with himself to Oppenheim, to Mayence and Frankfort.
The defeat is ascribed to the error of General Wurmsier, as the Duke of Brunswick avers, that on the 25th he advised the junction of the two armies, which Wurmsier refused, and reposed with confidence on the gallantry of his troops; the result of the fatal 26th is well known.
The armies of Flanders are to be united, and Courtray is to be the head quarters. Every thing indicates alarm.
FRANKFORT, December 19.
An account of the defeat of the Allied Armies.
The French attacked the right wing of the allies with such irresistible impetuosity, that they bore down all resistance, and totally annihilated the army of the Palatinate. They neither gave nor took quarter for seven hours, nor did not cease to slaughter the allies till they had scarcely strength to push the bayonet or wield the sword; they cried out incessantly, "Thus have you served us heretofore—and thus have you butchered our brethren in arms!"
They renewed the attack on the 23d and 24th, and fought with equal success, notwithstanding the Duke of Brunswick was supported by General Wurmsier. The remains of the right wing fled to Weissembourg, Bergzabern, and Anweiler, where they were succoured by the centre and left wing, that had been driven from their former position. The allies immediately transported all their valuables beyond the Rhine, after having lost about 20,000 men, and several pieces of cannon. The left wing extends to Durlenheim.
From these accounts it would seem as if the allied armies were rendered absolutely incapable of keeping the field, or making any further stand against the French, during the winter; and yet a letter from Bonn says, "We hear that an express is this instant arrived, with an account that the Duke of Brunswick has entirely defeated the French, and forced them to resume their former position."
This letter probably alludes to some one of the actions which took place on the 19th, 20th, or 21st inst. before the fatal affair which forced the allies to abandon Alsace.
FRANCE. NATIONAL CONVENTION.
January 8.
Letter from Lacasatos and Baudot, representatives of the People with the army of the Rhine and the Moselle, dated Strauburgh, 3d January.
"We have been at Spire, citizen colleagues, as we announced in our last. The enemy fly with such rapidity, that it is impossible to overtake them; but in the mean time, their magazines remain. The cadons of Spire have left upwards of 100,000 pitchers of wine in their cellars, and their granary was stocked in adequate proportion. The bishop's house was full of forage, brandy, and all kinds of eatables. The most speedy measures are taken to convey all those provisions to Landau. The metals which served to decorate or to compose the monuments of the cathedral, were also carried off, the saints dislodged, 6000 wax tapers unpacked, some cibores and other instruments of folly melted down, and the bells broke, all to the greatest glory of the republic."
"The public chests of the city have been delivered up to the pay-master general, but have been visited so often that there hardly remains any thing in them. The cotton-house, full of all kind of merchandise, deposited, as it were, in a place of safety, by the French and foreign aristocrats; this prize, worth one million, shall turn to the profit of the defenders of the country. The rich inhabitants of the palatinate have emigrated; we treat them like the worthless Frenchmen whose example they have imitated. Our troops have advanced as far as Neustadt and Frankenthal."
"The enemy abandoned, at Leimerheim, 30,000 cwts. of forage; at Germersheim, 70 tons of flour, 6000 sacks of oats, and 6000 sacks of dried vegetables; at Marktill 12,000 sacks of oats; at Weissembourg, 15,000 muskets, a great number of sick and wounded dying, whom they inhumanly deprived of the small portion of the provisions they had distributed among them, to support for a few moments their feeble existence; at Lauterbourg, all kinds of ammunition, a great number of muskets, an immense magazine of gun-powder, and 30,000 blankets; under the glacis of Fort-Louis, 60 waggons, with their horses before them. The number of muskets packed up in all parts, amount to near 30,000."
"We do not reckon, in the enumeration of the prizes the small magazines of private persons, which add however to the great mass—Our chief attention is now turned to fill the magazines of the republic at the expence of the enemy."
"The elements agree with us in exterminating the traitors; the Rhine has just swallowed 500
emigrants, who fled from Weissembourg, to swell the broken army of Conde."
"The municipal officers and the commandant of Lauterbourg dared to demand of us an annuity for those inhabitants of that city who followed the infamous Austrians in their flight. We answered by putting them under arrest, and their conduct will be examined in such a manner as to convince the traitors and cowards that they have nothing to expect but death from the republic."
"P. S. This moment, dear colleagues, we receive news of the greatest importance. The famous post of Raifers Lautern is in our power.—Vive la Republique!"
LONDON, January 17.
Accounts from every quarter confirm the reports of the French squadron having been for some time in the channel, insulting the British flag, and laying her merchantmen under contribution.
Just as this paper was going to press, rumour reached us of a serious riot having broken out at Edinburgh, on foot by the partisans of the so called British Convention, lately assembled there; which, at the time of the account coming away, defied the utmost exertions of the magistracy.
Extract of a letter from Frankfort, dated February 2.
"Notwithstanding more than 40,000 republicans have fallen in the several desperate battles that have been fought since the 8th of November, they are now advancing in three columns of 40,000 men each, against the retreating Prussian and Austrian armies; they have besides at least 6,000 men covering Laudau, that they are in possession of, and they are preparing to march a part of them against the prince de Cobourg and the duke of York, who are now exposed also to attacks from every quarter, as the cordon with the armies of the Upper Rhine is broken."
"The Prussian and Austrian armies which are retreating to cover Mentz do not exceed 64,000 men; the Prussian Monarch is beset by his Ministers and Generals, who are tired of the war; and he declares himself, that he cannot continue it unless he is subsidised; the Emperor's finances are exhausted, he cannot borrow a stiver in Holland or elsewhere; he therefore must be subsidised also, or he cannot keep the field."
"With the Prussian military chest, the republicans are put in possession of all the Prussian and Austrian magazines, by the precipitate retreat of General Wurmsier; they have at least six months provision."
"The people of the Bishoprick of Mayence are in the utmost consternation, as it cannot be defended against such a numerous and desperate host, and we tremble also for our own safety."
"By accounts from West Flanders, dated the 11th inst. we learn, that on the 10th the military hospital at Lisle was consumed by fire, in which there were 1800 sick, of whom the greatest part perished."
DUBLIN, January 23.
"We have astonishing success in the war. We beat the French into Toulon—sixty miles into Germany, and into part of Italy. By the last packet it appears, that we have recently succeeded in obliging them to accept of Waterford vessels with provisions, and five with linen from Belfast. If we continue to succeed in this manner, we shall certainly be ruined by our good fortune."
"There is no inconsistency whatever in the speech from the throne. It alludes wholly to our success in being able to run away."
MARTINICO.
KINGSTON, (Jamaica) March 22.
"The most material account from Martinico this week is the capture of Fort Louis and Fort Royal, on Thursday last. The particulars are not further known, than that the Asia of 74 guns, and a frigate began the attack; the latter of which worked into the basin, under a remarkable heavy fire."
SURRENDER OF FORT BOURBON.
"As this paper was going to press, Mr. Josiah Durham arrived from Martinico, and brought the following important intelligence."
"That Fort Louis was taken the day before yesterday in the morning, and shortly after a cessation of arms on both sides took place, and the commissioners mutually appointed, who were then sitting to draw up the articles of capitulation, expected to be signed last night, and the British troops to march into Fort Bourbon, this morning at 7 o'clock. The reduction of Fort Louis was principally effected by Capt. Faulkner in the Zebra, running into Fort Royal Bay, and landing a number of marines close under the Fort who immediately took possession of it. Capt. Faulkner although exposed 15 minutes to the enemy's fire from all their batteries lost only one man, the Pilot."
"This news may be relied upon as Mr. Durham got it at Head Quarters."
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
April 15.
A MESSAGE was received from the President, communicating a letter from the British Minister here, in which the instructions of the 8th of January were endeavoured to be shewn consonant to the law of nations; also sundry communications from the southwestern territory; and a letter from our Ambassador at Madrid, communicated confidentially.
April 13.
The report of the committee of the whole on Mr. Clark's resolution for a non-importation of British goods was called up.
After much debate the question on taking the report up was put, and the yeas and nays being called for were as follows: AYES 57. Nays 42.
Mr. Beatty then proposed an amendment to the resolution as reported, which modifies it so as to provide that the intercourse shall be restored when the treaty is fulfilled and reparation for the injuries suffered by our navigation is made to the satisfaction of the executive.
This, after some debate, was withdrawn, to give way to an amendment from Mr. Madison, which will make the proposition read in substance as follows:
"Whereas the injuries suffered and likely to be suffered by the United States, from a violation of our neutral rights and commercial interests on the part of Great-Britain, and also from a failure in the execution of the 7th article of the treaty of peace, make it expedient that our commercial intercourse with that nation should not remain as extensive as it now is, therefore resolved, that from the day of next, our commercial intercourse with that nation be suspended."
The chief difference between this proposition and the original resolution is, that in this it is not specified on what conditions the intercourse shall be restored; leaving therefore to a future legislature, when they are satisfied with the reparation which negotiation may procure from Great-Britain, to renew our commercial relations with that country.
The opposers of the original resolution asked for time to consider the amendment, and it was ordered to be printed.
NEW-YORK, April 19.
"We stated in our last, via St. Vincent's, March 22, that Fort Bourbon and Fort-Louis, were taken March 21. On the subsequent day to our last publication, Capt. Marsh, from St. Vincent's, and Capt. Brooks, from St. Croix, totally contradicted the account, and confirmed on the contrary, that there was a repulse on the 24th, in which between 2 and 3000 assailants fell; and that the English despaired of taking the forts."
"By the ship Tanrivia, from Lisbon, in 62 days, we are informed of the capture of 28 sail of American vessels by the Algerines. By the same vessel we learn, that 14 of their cruisers were on the seas; which mounted from 16 to 32 guns."
"By the Brothers, arrived here last evening from St. Croix, which place the left on the 28th of March, we are informed that Fort Bourbon was still in possession of the French."
"Capt. Marsh, arrived here from St. Croix, which he left the 27th of March, reports, that a vessel had arrived there in 56 hours from Martinique, the Captain of which reported, that Fort-Bourbon was not taken; but that the British had made an assault, on the 24th or 25th, in which they were repulsed with immense slaughter: it is said two thousand."
"Capt. Brooks, of the sloop Hiram, arrived from St. Croix yesterday, and corroborates the accounts received by Capt. Marsh; and further says, that the British lost 3000 men in attacking the Fort."
PHILADELPHIA, April 14.
"This day the following Resolution in substance, passed the House of Representatives in committee of the whole—61 in the affirmative—and was reported and laid on the table."
"Resolved, that until the British government shall make compensation to the citizens of the United States for spoiliations on their commerce, for the negroes carried away contrary to the treaty of peace, and until the western posts shall be delivered up—all commercial intercourse shall cease between the subjects of Great-Britain or the subjects of any other nation and the citizens of the United States, so far as the same shall relate to articles of the growth or manufactures of Great-Britain or Ireland; provided the same shall not take place before the day of
April 15. A motion was this day made in the House of Representatives to strike out the several specifications contained in the resolution passed yesterday in committee of the whole for stopping the commercial intercourse with Great-Britain."
This motion, after some debate, was withdrawn, and succeeded by another for the previous question; whether the main question shall be now put—further debates ensued—the motion for the previous question was at length put and lost, 53 to 44—and the House adjourned without deciding on the resolution, as reported by the committee of the whole."
April 17. This forenoon the President of the United States in a message to the Senate, nominated JOHN JAY, ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY to the Court of Great-Britain.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Wilmington, Delaware, to a merchant in this city.
"Just now arrived here Capt. Augus, in a brig which sailed from this place last fall. He was carried into Antigua, and in consequence of the last orders from the British court he was released, with ALL OTHER AMERICAN VESSELS, which had not been previously condemned."
"Probably (at least I hope) the change of conduct which has taken place may have an effect to avert the calamity of war; and that after some time our markets may open again."
A letter from a gentleman in Lisbon to his brother in this city, dated February 11, 1794, received by the Southern mail—contains the following information.
"That the Algerines are out to the number of 16 sail, part of them cruising between Cape St. Vin-

cent and Cape Finisterre—and 6 sail on the coast of France—That the Barbary States have remonstrated to the court of Portugal, against the convoys which had been granted to the American shipping—in consequence of which, no more were to be sent out—and that 15 sail of American vessels were hauled up in Lisbon—a great scarcity of grain there, and prices consequently enormously high.
April 21.
Extract from a letter to a merchant in this town.
Last evening one of our London ships arrived, which has given great satisfaction to the folks here, as we were under great apprehension that the British Government had either embargoed or laid violent hands on them; that seems not to be the case, as we will have out all our regular traders, and it is expected they will be full vessels. We have news from England as late as the 10th, and from France of the 6th Feb. The French have been successful beyond the most sanguine expectation against the combined powers; and we are informed that preparations are making with all imaginable haste at Cherbourg and Brest for a descent on England. Two large ships, loaded in this port with coffee and sugar, one bound directly for Amsterdam, a regular trader, and belonging to the house of _____ of this city, and the other bound for Falmouth and a market, have both been carried into England for legal adjudication. Such is the enigmatical conduct of that government, and yet we are told they are much alarmed lest this country should declare war against them for their depredations on our trade in the West-Indies. On Thursday last Mr. Jay was appointed Minister extraordinary for the Court of Britain. We suppose he will set out immediately on his embassy; and until we receive intelligence from him, which will be at least four months, we will not go to war with that country. Congress still continue in a bad humour; it is not yet certain whether the non-importation bill will pass both houses."
BALTIMORE, April 18.
Yesterday morning returned to this town, from Norfolk, Citizen Moissonnier, French Consul, by whom we have received the following pleasing and important news.
That on the day previous to the sailing of the French fleet and convoy from Hampton Roads (which took place on the 15th inst.) the sloop of war Le Eveille, commanded by Citizen Brilliant, arrived in the Roads with dispatches to admiral Van Stabel, and the French Minister at Philadelphia—This vessel left Rochefort the latter end of February last, and brings the agreeable intelligence of the re-taking of Valenciennes and Fort Vauban (Fort Louis) by the French armies under Gen. Jourdon; the Austrian and Prussian garrisons, in both of those important fortresses were made prisoners, and it was hourly expected that Conde and Quesnoy would share the same fate.
The French Carmagnoles were within a few miles of Mentz, and in pursuit of the enemy, who were crossing the Rhine with the utmost precipitation and in every direction. The rebels of La Vendee have been decidedly exterminated, and that part of France is now freed from the banditti who were fighting against liberty, under the banners of CHRIST and LOUIS the XVII.
The French cruisers have taken a great number of valuable prizes and sent them into Havre, Cherbourg and Brest, they have also destroyed many of the English privateers, and have now ready for sea 55 ships, from 74 to 130 guns, independent of the 15 men of war &c. saved at Toulon; and it was expected that by the month of May next, they would have a fleet of 70 ships of the line, completely manned and equipped.
When Citizen Brilliant left Rochefort, the greatest preparations were making in the different seaports of the Republic, for putting their navy in the most active and respectable state. The Convention had determined to listen to no terms which might be proposed to them, suing for peace; and on the contrary were unanimously resolved to carry on the war with the utmost vigour—the loss of General Wurmser, in the battle of the 26th of December last was estimated at 14 000 killed and wounded, and 6000 prisoners; before the Le Eveille left France, the Capt. was informed of Conde's having surrendered to the victorious French army. Ca Ira.
April 21. At an early hour on Wednesday morning last, the galleries of the House of Representatives of the United States were closed, in consequence of a motion, which, after some opposition, was carried in the affirmative, to take into consideration confidential communications, received from the President on Tuesday last; and the doors continued that till the house adjourned.
On Saturday evening last, an express arrived in this town, from Philadelphia, with the following resolution, to continue the embargo till the 25th of May next:
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, that the present Embargo be continued, and every regulation concerning the same shall be in full force until the twenty-fifth day of May next."
Extract of a letter from London, dated January 21.
"It is impossible to describe the confusion, melancholy, and even rage, of the people of all ranks and descriptions, on the sad tidings being received of the re-capture of Toulon, and the defeat of our army, with Gen. O'Hara, being a prisoner.—God only knows how it will end—On the back of which, Mr. M'Manus, one of the king's messengers, arrived last night from Germany, and brings an account of the total defeat of the Duke of Brunswick, on the Rhine, and that the French armies were making the most rapid progress—Gen. Paoli has fled from Cor-
sica, and is expected here daily;—and affairs are so far serious here, that the king of Sardinia's draught for his promised subsidy is refused acceptance.—It is the general opinion the present confederacy will shortly be dissolved.—Holland is as good as done.—Sardinia overrun by the French, Spain making overtures for reconciliation; and Prussia very lukewarm. Therefore do not be surprised if a general truce or peace takes place by May next."
ALEXANDRIA, April 24.
Extract of a letter from the captain of a vessel belonging to Norfolk, to his owners, dated Oporto, February 11.
"Sixteen days ago the fleet sailed from this for England, under convoy, consisting of upwards of 80 sail. By private letters, and the papers to the factory, which came yesterday, we are informed, the greatest part of that fleet was taken in the channel, and carried safe into France. The French fleet cut four frigates out of Falmouth Roads. Lord Howe is afraid to attack them; his effigy has been burnt in most places in England. The same letters say, that the French has killed upwards of forty thousand of the combined armies, and put the rest to flight."
Norfolk, April 15.
On Sunday evening last, a brig arrived in Hampton Roads in a short passage from Rochefort; We are sorry that the want of time prevents our giving the accounts brought by this vessel at full length; Suffice it to say we have received a confirmation of the re-capture of Ostend, Conde, and Valenciennes: also that seventy sail of merchantmen belonging to the Cork fleet, under convoy of two sail of the line and five frigates, had, not knowing of the re-capture of Toulon, gone into that port, and were seized by the French—And we can with confidence add that the accounts in general, are such as cannot fail inspiring every patriotic breather with the highest satisfaction: We hope soon to lay before our readers the answer made by the National Convention to the tyrants combined against France, which was received by the aforesaid brig from Rochefort, is now in the hands of the translator, and will be published as soon as possible.
MARTINSBURG, APRIL 28, 1794.
A gentleman of New Port, R. I. observed, when reading the late Royal Commercial Instructions, of the British Cabinet, that "It was only the MOUSE TRAP smoked over again."
It appears from the latest European intelligence, that the French Republic are preparing with the greatest alacrity for a descent on England, during the month of May ensuing, for which purpose a body of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN have already been selected from their numerous armies.
The Honorable Samuel Adams, Esq. has been chosen Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by near two thirds of the votes of the people.
A Baltimore paper says, Capt. Barney has been tried and acquitted.
It yet remains a doubt, whether the British are in possession of Fort-Bourbon, or not; our present accounts are as contradictory as numerous.
While the friends of Aristocracy are boasting of the GLORIOUS VICTORIES obtained in the French Islands, over a handful of men and unarmed neutral vessels, it is to be presumed they will not forget, that at the same time they are as INGLOIOUSLY FLEEING, where force is to oppose them; and in every action have little else to boast of, but having effected a safe retreat, with the loss only of a few thousand men, a part of their artillery, an empty military chest, camp equipage, &c. &c.
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 expiration of the year—and advertisements to be accompanied with the cash.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living in Berkeley County, Virginia, 6 miles from Martinsburg, on the 21st inst. a likely negro man named Charles (who calls himself Charles Smith Grandison) about 23 or 24 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, yellow complexion, has had the small pox, but few marks discernable, appears sprightly, and is naturally active, of mannerly address, and speaks good English; he formerly belonged to Capt. Moore, Esq. Shepherd's Town: had on when he went away, a good wool hat, light grey coloured coat of country made cloth, the fronts lined with half-worn strip'd linsy, a red waistcoat, a pair of half-worn breeches, olive-coloured Queen's cord, a pair of half-worn shoes with strings, and a fine linen shirt: he was seen at Sharpsburgh, a few days ago, and is supposed to have got a pass. Whoever apprehends said negro and brings him home, shall have, if taken 20 miles distant, 4 dollars, if 40 miles, 8 dollars, and if taken out of this State, the above reward and reasonable charges. JAMES MASON.
N. B. It is probable he will change his name. Berkeley County, Virginia, April 28, 1794.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And for sale, at Messrs. M'Murran'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."
TO BE RENTED.
A HOUSE and Lot on the South-side of the Bridge, now occupied by Mr. James Gribbins. Apply to the Printer.
SADDLERY and HARNESS MAKING.
GEORGE WOLFF,
From LANCASTER,
HAS taken the House two doors below Dr. Wilson'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 1/2 hands high, rising 7 years old; he was got by Gen. Nelson'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 31st. and will end the 20th 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.
STRAYED or stolen from the Plantation of the subscriber, about five weeks ago; a red Cow, with a white face, a white spot on her back, white legs and tail, straight 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.
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 jail so that I get him again, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
JOHN KEARNEY.
Berkeley County, Virginia, April 28, 1794.
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 Kewan's plantation and James Campbell, Esq's. Whoever takes up said stray, and returns him 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 23rd 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 jail of this County, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
ALEX. RODGERS.
April 28, 1794.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
Elegy.
By PETER PINDAR, esquire.
On the death of his wife.
LO! to the iron hand of fate, My dear Statira, meek soul'd mate, Religions her tuneful breath. Though lock'd her teeth, her lips though pale, And blue each harmless finger nail, She's beautiful in death.
Soon as I heard the last sweet sigh, And saw her lovely closing eye, How great was my surprise. Yet did I not with impious breath Arraign the sudden shafts of death, Nor blame the righteous skies—
Why do I groan in deep despair? Since she's a first-rate angel fair— Ah! why my bosom smite? Could grief Statira's life restore? But, let me give such ravings o'er, Whatever is—is right.
Repress the sad, the wounding scream, I cannot bear such grief extreme, Enough one little sigh. Besides—the wild uproar of grief In many a mind might raise belief That all our grief's a lie.
Ye friends who come to mourn her doom, For God's sake gently tread the room, Nor call her from the blest— In softest silence drop the tear, In whispers breathe the fervent prayer To bid her spirit rest.
Good people shroud my lamb with care, Her limbs soft touching kindly spare, Her mouth, ah! gently close— Her mouth, the sweetest tongue that held, Whose mild, commanding tone compell'd To peace the loudest woes.
And carpenter for my lad's sake, Of stoutest oak her coffin make, I'd not be sneaking sure— Of steel procure the stoutest screws, For who would quality pence refuse To lodge a wife secure.
Ye mourners, who the corps convey, With caution tread the doleful way, Nor shake her precious head— Since fame reports—a coffin soft With careless sway against a post Did once disturb the dead.
Farewell my love—forever lost; Ne'er troubled be thy gentle ghost, That I again may woo; By all our past delights, my dear, No more the marriage chain I wear— Plague take me if I do.
WANTED, A Quantity of Spanish, Chestnut, white and black Oak Bark, for which the highest price will be given. Any persons having land to clear, may have the timber cut down, and a reasonable allowance for the bark, on application to Mr. Andrew Siling, or the Subscriber, who has, to be rented, a House and Lot, in Burke-Street, opposite the Printing Office. JOHN O'FERRAL. April 12, '94.
THE partnership of Samuel Theobald, &c. being dissolved by mutual consent, I request all persons having their receipts, to bring them forward from the year 1792 and 1793, and that in the time of three months, otherwise those that are deficient in settlement for the above years, I shall detain any property that is in my possession of those indebted to the above partnership. SAMUEL THEOBALD. Great Falls, February 28, 1794.
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.
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 Gay, 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.
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 Fendell, also of Alexandria.—Complainants.
John Leamy, William Crammond, and Hugh Holmes, executors of the last will and testament of David Gay, 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 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.
At a Court continued and held for BERKELEY County, the 20th day of March, 1794.
IN CHANCERY. James Webb, Complainant.
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.
FOR SALE AT THE PRINTING OFFICE. Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale. Common Bonds, Bonds for deliverance of Property, Blank notes, &c.
At a Court continued and held for BERKELEY County, the 20th day of March, 1794.
IN CHANCERY. William Dark, 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.
WANTED, by the Subscriber, at the new brick house, opposite Mr. Smith's tavern,
A Journeyman Waggon-Maker, To whom, if he is master of his business, good wages will be given; if he is not a complete workman what he is deficient in will be taught him, and wages in proportion given. JOHN ROHR. Martinsburg, March 29, 1794.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Several Journeymen and Apprentices, at the subscriber's
NAIL FACTORY. Where may be had, all kind of Nails, Springs &c. JOHN GOOSMAN. Martinsburg, April 7, 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 offside, 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 Key's ferry on Shenandoah 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.)
PUBLIC NOTICE.
WHEREAS on the 7th day of last month, a certain Michael Montgomery and John Dixon was apprehended in this town on suspicion of having forged a number of notes of the American U. S. Bank. The said Dixon having made his escape, left his horse behind him, which is now in my possession, and I have reason to suspect he is stolen. He is a black horse, full fifteen hands high, about twelve years of age, and no perceivable brand about him. Whoever proves the said horse in a legal manner, may have him again, after paying the expenses of his keeping. Charles Town, Berkeley County, Virginia, April 5, 1794. M. FRAME.
ALL persons indebted to me for Taxes, Clerk's Notes, or Sheriff's Fees, are hereby earnestly requested to make payment, on or before the 1st day of May next. Those who do not attend to the above request, may expect no further indulgence from, their hitherto too indulgent, Humble Servant, M. TATE, jun. D. S. B. C. April 12, 1794.
WHEREAS Mary Rose, the wife of me the subscriber, has left my bed and board, without any just cause, I therefore caution all persons trusting or in any manner dealing with her on my account, as I will not be answerable for any debt she may contract, or any dealing she may make, after this date. EZEKIEL ROSE. Hampshire County, March 15, 1794.