The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-05-13 00:00:00

SCHEME OF A LOTTERY, To be drawn MAY 21, 1793.
  1 Prize £ 475 0 0   1 do. 250 0 0   1 do. 100 0 0   1 do. a Horse, Saddle and Bridle, 14 8 3   10 do. Mens' Saddles, at 50/. 25 0 0   10 do. do. at 45/. 22 10 0   30 do. 60 Collars, at 7/. 21 0 0   30 do. 60 blind Bridles, at 6/. 19 10 0   15 do. 30 half curb Bridles, at 8/. 12 10 0   10 do. 30 snaffle do. at 8/. 9 0 0   6 do. 6 pair neat Boots, at 45/. 13 10 0   30 do. 60 pair good Shoes, at 10/. 30 0 0   4 do. 4 Women's handsome Saddles at 90/. 18 0 0   12 do. 36 common chairs, well finish'd at 4/. 7 4 0   12 do. 24 chopping axes, at 10/. 12 0 0   2 do. 2 sets Plow Irons, at 37/6. 3 15 0   6 do. 12 pair Waggon Chains, at 9/11. 5 19 0   12 do. 12 new Tables (neat) 9 0 0   3 do. 6 new Ploughs, at 7/6. 2 5 0   25 do. 200 Flour Barrels, at 1/10 1/2. 18 15 0   50 do. 50 Wool Hats, at 6/. 30 0 0   14 do. 24 Roram Hats, at 30/. 36 0 0   22 do. 24 Screw Locks, at 1/4. 10 10 0   34 do. 102 gallons Whisky, at 25/. 25 0 0   546 do. Cash, at 13/1 each, 329 17 6   £ 1500 3 9   2667 Tickets, at 11/3 each, - - - £ 1500 3 9 
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE Subscriber flattered himself from his former address, accompanied with a Scheme of a Lottery which he then apprehended was well calculated for purchasers; but having after trial found that the price of the Tickets were higher than many people thought proper to risque, and being advised by his friends to sell the same property in the manner known by the above scheme, being about two blanks to a prize, and desirous to encourage home-made manufactures, has intermixed among the Prizes a number of valuable articles made in this country, at cash price.
The highest prize contains a genteel Brick House, 46 feet long and 18 feet wide, in which there are three rooms neatly finished, with a commodious kitchen and garret; also a cellar under the same, 30 by 18 feet. Said House fronts New-Street, and the stream of water that runs through Mecklenburg (commonly called Shepherd's-Town ) runs under said building. The area of this prize contains 71 square feet.
The second prize is a Stone Malt-House, 50 feet long and 24 feet wide, well finished, and the situation calculated for the business; also, a Brew-House, 36 by 24 feet; they are both under one roof, but separated by said stream; at the lower end is a vacancy of 10 by 24 feet.
The third prize contains a Frame House, 18 by 16 feet, has a cellar under it, fronts New-Street, 33 feet, and thence runs with King-Street, 71 feet, which renders it a valuable corner. These Prizes lye near the centre of Shepherd's Town . The appraisement of said property is so reduced, that any enquiring person cannot help observing that they are rated at under value.
The Subscriber hopes for encouragement to this proposal, as the Tickets are so low, being only at half the price of his former scheme, and a number of other chances than were formerly proposed.
The Lottery is intended to be drawn on the 21st Instant, as most of the Tickets are sold and engaged. The possessors of Tickets in the former scheme are requested immediately to bring them in to be exchanged, as from the present rapid sale of the Tickets they may probably be excluded.
The cash prizes, &c. will be paid immediately after drawing the Lottery, and deeds granted for the real property prizes at same time. Gentlemen of character are appointed to superintend the drawing of the Lottery.
Any of the articles mentioned in the Scheme above, will be received for Tickets, at cash price.
THOMAS WHITE.
Shepherd's-Town, May 10, 1793.
Tickets are sold and exchanged, at the Printing Office, Martinsburg.
TO BE SOLD,
One Sixth part of that Tract of Land known by the name of General Lee's , which was devised by the late General Lee to Eleazar Oswald .
Inquire of the Prizor.
May 4, 1794.
WHEREAS a Bond for thirty pounds, Pennsylvania currency, was, on the first day of April, 1792, given by the subscriber, to Martin Helm , of Martinsburg, payable April 1, 1793—at the time of signing said bond I made him payment of three pounds, like currency, for which he gave a receipt on said bond, but the credit has since been erased; this day I paid said Helm the balance of said bond before witness, and demanded it of him, which he refused to deliver: Therefore, I caution all persons from taking an assignment of said bond, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled thereto by law.
May 4, 1793.
By virtue of an Act of Assembly, for establishing the Town of Martinsburg , passed in the year of our Lord, 1778, the Trustees of the said town will expose to public sale, on the fourth Monday of the present month, Thirty Lots of Land, lying and being in the said Town, for which deeds will be made the purchasers by the Trustees, on their complying with the terms at the sale made known.
By order of the Trustees.
ROBERT COCKBURN, Secretary.
May 6, 1793.
NOTICE TO DISTILLERS,
THAT all Liquors removed in any manner whatever from any Distill-House, without a Certificate previously had, therefor, is liable to seizure—blank Certificates for such removal are delivered by the Subscriber, free of expense.
NICHOLAS ORRICK, C. E.
April 25, 1793.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Claimants of the Soldiers' Rights to the Sandy Creek Lands, granted in the year 1754, being surveys of 28,000 acres, or more, intend to petition the General Assembly at their next session, that the division made May 10, 1775, and begun at S. Creek, may be established.
April 24, 1793.
A BRIDLE LOST.
A FEW days ago I lost in Shepherd's-Town , an elegant plated curb BRIDLE, with scarlet on the forehead piece; the bit, buckles, and tips, well plated; it was made for double reins, but is single at present; the curb is a strap and buckle fastened into silver rings; the thanks of the bit is nearly straight, and all the side buckles are made with eight squares. Any person that may have found the Bridle and will return it to me, shall receive Two Dollars, specie.
JOHN KEARSLEY.
April 8, 1793.
On Wednesday, the 15th of May next, Will be sold at Public Auction, at the Plantation of the late MATHEW DUNCAN , Horses, Cows, Hogs, Sheep, Grain in the Ground, a Waggon, Cart, Wind-Mill, Ploughs, Farming Utensils, House Furniture, &c.
The sale to begin at ten o'clock, and twelve months credit given.
THOMAS DUNCAN, } Administrators. SETH DUNCAN. }
To be RENTED, the Dwelling-House formerly occupied by the Subscriber.
THOMAS DUNCAN.
April 20, 1793.
DESERTED from the Levies raising in this County, WILLIAM RICE , about 20 years old, near 6 feet high, pock-mark'd, dark complexion and hair, stoop-shouldered, a shoe-maker by trade; he was raised in Loudon County, has a brother named John Rice , and brother-in-law by the name of Burns , who are suspected to have persuaded him away, and is now supposed to be about the Great Falls, near George-Town , or at Broad-Run . Whoever apprehends the said Deserter, and returns him to me at Shepherd's-Town , shall have Eight Dollars reward.
JAMES GLENN, Lieut.
Foreign Advices.
By the British March packet , which brought papers to the 12th, the ships Mary , from Liverpool , Merchant, from Liverpool , and the brig Thomas , from Liverpool , arrived at New York , which brought papers as late as the 2nd, we have received the following intelligence:—
VIENNA, March 2.
HIS Imperial Majesty has just acknowledged in form, Monsieur , the eldest brother of the late Louis XVI. as regent of France.
It has been determined here to send fourteen more battalions, and 25,000 croats, as a corps de reserve to the banks of Rhine. The court of Berlin has also resolved on a similar reinforcement.
HAGUE, March 9.
The states general have published an ordinance, strictly forbidding the inhabitants of the republic to purchase during the war, any houses or goods public or private, which the enemy may offer for sale in any districts of the generality, under pain of such purchases being rendered null.
March 13.
His serene highness Prince Frederick of Prussia is arrived at Bois le Duc , with a body of Prussian troops amounting to 10,500.
We are assured that Prince Frederick of Orange and Nassau , has put himself at the head of a detachment drawn from the garrisons of Woerden , Houffden and Gorinchem , and has taken post a Kapel and Raamflank , from which the French have retired to Gurtruydenberg .
The garrison and inhabitants of Williamstadt continue to defend themselves, and to support all the inconveniences of an obstinate and close siege with their heroic firmness. The brave commandant, major general de Boetzeler , has obtained the rank of lieutenant-general for the important services which he has rendered to the republic.
HERZOGENRHEDE, March 2.
The imperial army marched this day from Aldenhoven to Herzogenrhede ; their right wing was closed at Geilenkirchen , and their left at Aix . The enemy was entrenched at Herzogenrhede , but marched away before we approached. The left wing under the duke of Wurtemberg , was obliged to take Aix by force, which was defended by 6000 men. The enemy lost a vast number of men in this affair, together with several pieces of cannon.
AIX LA CHAPELLE, March 2.
Yesterday afternoon numbers of wounded were sent in here. General Dampiere immediately assembled the French garrison, and that evening and all night the French were marching out. This morning the Tyrol musketeers entered, but at 11 o'clock 6000 French who no doubt thought to find their rear guard here, appeared and took possession of the walls, and the Cologne gate; in half an hour the firing began, in half an hour more the French retreated. Shortly after this the Austrians appeared on the heights about Aix , from which they kept a brisk fire, and at one o'clock we had a formal action in the town. The French formed themselves into a square in the market place, but upon the approach of the chasseurs of Badel , they gave way, and left two pieces of cannon behind them. They also left two pieces at the gate of St. Jacob . The imperial troops are entering this place in numbers at this moment.
BOIS LE DUC, March 9.
It is confirmed that the French evacuated the country of Kuyk on the 6th, the day before which the Prince of Hesse Darmstadt , Commandant of Grave had come out with thirty horse, to drive away some French Hussars, who wanted to make themselves masters of a Sluys , but they retired before the Prince came up to them; he however, took some waggons loaded with oats and hay destined for the French troops.
LIEGE, March 8.
Last Sunday, three French Priests, seven emigrants and three citizens, were massacred by the Patriots.
HEUSDEN, March 8.
The night before last the French abandoned the fort of Deveren , which is about a league distant from the place: they have apparently retired to Brabant . Soon after their retreat an officer and ten chasseurs of our garrison marched out with a view of surprising some of the enemy's patrols, but none were to be found.
Yesterday at noon a numerous detachment, consisting of chasseurs and fusileers marched from this place to take possession of the fort of Deveren , and to watch the farther movements of the enemy.

This detachment is commanded by lieutenant colonel count de Byland.
After providing for the safety of the fort, the count proceeded with a part of his detachment to Drongelen. His vanguard having fallen in with a French patrol of horse chasseurs, killed one of them, as well as the horse on which he rode, and took another prisoner with his horse. The chasseur who had been killed, was afterwards interred at Drongelen, at the bottom of the tree of liberty, which the enemy had planted there, and which he immediately destroyed. Our garrison are in the highest spirits; the inundation increases daily, and the place, in case of attack, will be vigorously defended.
ROTTERDAM, March 13.
A report prevails here, that the French having attempted in the afternoon of the day before yesterday to take Willemstadt by assault, were vigorously repulsed by the garrison. This brave garrison have received a supply of provisions and refreshments by a vessel sent to their relief by the inhabitants of this city.
The besiegers have constructed a small battery on a dyke, from which they fire on the guard ship and the town. On the other hand a bomb thrown from the town has entirely destroyed the battery which they erected in the forest of Hilsch.
HAGUE, March 4.
An account has been received of a complete victory gained over the French at Venlo, by Prince Frederick of Brunswick. The circumstances of this action are not yet accurately detailed; but it is said that 1500 Frenchmen are taken prisoners, with 22 pieces of cannon.
The city of Maestricht is raised.
The tide of affairs begins to change. The immense force of the empire begins to get in motion, and its force will be found irresistible.
Dumourier has withdrawn himself from before Willemstadt; it is conjectured in consequence of the news of such signal defeats as his colleagues have experienced. He has retired to the distance of a league from the fortress. If he is not expeditious in retiring out of the Dutch territory, it is more than probable that his retreat will be entirely cut off; for the victorious allies and the two princes above named will pour in upon him and surround him.
The effect this intelligence has had in Holland, is inconceivable. The people before were calmly determined to sacrifice their lives for their country, now they look forward to victory and revenge, for the unprovoked aggression of the French, and the evils which it has brought upon a part of their country.
PARIS, March 11.
We are assured that the sitting of last night was very interesting to the committees of the convention—More than eighty persons were present. Danton and Genonnet set out this morning for Belgium.
The despatches from Gen. Dumourier are of the utmost importance. A very serious action took place on the 13th between Brussels and Louvain, the details of which will probably be laid before the convention to morrow.
March 18.
WAR WITH SPAIN.
Barrere, in the name of the committee of general defence, gave in a report on the political situation of France, with regard to Spain. He read a letter from the minister of foreign affairs on this subject, and endeavoured to shew, that the King of Spain had never remained neutral; that the republic ought to avenge the insults which it had received from that monarch; and that one enemy more would only be a presage of new victories. He therefore proposed, and the convention unanimously decreed,
Art. 1. The National Convention declares in the name of the French Nation, that in consideration of the multiplied acts of aggression on the part of Spain.
The French Republic is at War with the King of Spain.
II. The National Convention charges the executive council to call forth all the forces which may appear necessary for repelling the aggression, and for maintaining the independence, dignity and interest of the French republic. It will therefore pursue such measures that the army of the Pyrenees be raised to 100,000 men.
III. The executive council shall employ all the naval and land forces, as it shall judge necessary for the defence of the republic.
IV. Six commissioners chosen from the convention, shall repair to the southern departments to provide for the wants of the army, to accelerate the recruiting, and to animate the citizens.
Proclamation of the Commune of Paris.
"To Arms! Citizens! To Arms! If you delay, all is lost. A great part of the Republic is overrun; Aix-la-Chapelle, Liege, Brussels, must be in possession of the enemy; the heavy artillery, the baggage, the treasure of the army are retreating with precipitation to Valenciennes, the only place that can stop the enemy for a moment. What cannot follow will be thrown into the Meuse. Dumourier is making conquests in Holland; but, if not supported by considerable forces, Dumourier, and with him the flour of the French armies, may be swallowed up."
"Parisians! behold the greatness of the danger; will you permit the enemy again to lay waste the Land of Liberty, and to burn your towns and villages?"
"Parisians! it is against you in particular that this abominable war is directed—it is your wives and children that are to be massacred, it is Paris that is to be reduced to ashes; recollect that the insolent Brunswick has sworn not to leave one stone on another."
"Parisians! once more save the Commonwealth, give an example once more, arise, arm, march, and these bands of slaves will again give way before you."
"It is necessary to make a great effort, a terrible stroke, a last blow! This campaign must decide the fate of the world; we must dismay, we must exterminate Kings! Men of the 14th of July, of the 5th of October; men of the 10th of August, awake!"
"Your brethren, your children, pursued by the enemy, surrounded perhaps, call to you! Your brethren and children, massacred on the 10th of August, on the plains of Champagne, under the smoking ruins of Lille; your brethren slain at Genappe! arise! they must be revenged."
"Let all the arms be carried into the Sections; let every citizen meet there; let us swear to save our country; let us save it. Misfortune light on him who shall hesitate; let to-morrow thousands of men leave Paris; this is the deadly combat between Men and Kings, between Bondage and Liberty!"
PACHE, Mayor.
COLOMBEAU, Secretary.
On Thursday last, the commissioners in the service of the temple, proposed to the unfortunate queen, her children, and her sister in-law, to quit their apartment, and breathe a little air in the garden of their prison. Marie Antonietta, in the name of the party, replied, that they could not, without being exposed to the most painful sensations, view the door through which the deceased Louis the 16th had so lately passed to meet his fate; they therefore preferred keeping their chamber some time longer. They were next invited to ascend to the platform of the great tower; an invitation they also declined, and contented themselves with taking the necessary exercise in their apartment. For these few days last past, they have been somewhat more tranquil than heretofore.
L O N D O N, March 3.
The Jacobins have declared against the new constitution offered by the committee of the Convention. They have even declared, that they will exert their utmost to bring it into disrepute with the people. It should be remembered, that the Jacobins have a committee of their own, employed on a similar labor, of which Robespierre is the President.
The ex-general La Fayette, is still in the castle of Spandau, near Berlin. The fate of Baron Trenck has fallen to his lot, and he probably may attain an equal celebrity.
March 7. The people at Amsterdam and Rotterdam are in the utmost confusion. They have packed all their valuable moveables, and are preparing themselves for flight, but scarcely know which way to take themselves. Several have endeavored to obtain a passage in the packets, but there was no room—others hired vessels, which are to be in constant readiness to sail.
The Stadtholder seems to be unmoved and serene; and, as some counterbalance for the ill fortune at Breda, a courier arrived, a few hours before the packet failed, with the important intelligence, "that General Clairfayt had attacked the French at Venlo, and, after a desperate engagement, taken 600 prisoners, with their arms, and killed 2000 on the spot."
March 20. The report of the concentrated army, under Dumourier, having been defeated by the Austrians near Lourain, continues to be talked of, and appears to have been received with some degree of credit in Holland.
By the circumstances mentioned, the defeat, if it happened at all, must have taken place on the 12th or 13th, and it is not very likely that an event of such importance could have been so long without any authentic confirmation.
March 25. By the French account we learn that on the 15th inst. the Austrians' advanced posts were driven in, and the French retook Tirlémont. On the 16th a heavy cannonade took place.
On the 18th, at seven in the morning, the French attacked the Austrians—The field of battle was Newland, near Tirlémont; they were beat back by the Austrians' center and right wing, but at three in the afternoon they pierced the Austrians' left, when Clairfayt came up with a reserve, and decided the victory. The French retreated in good order till about six in the evening, when the Austrian light cavalry got among them, and put them completely to the route. They lost, according to some accounts, 28 pieces of cannon, and according to others 34. The slaughter on both sides was very great, but it was impossible to ascertain the numbers—that of the French on the field was said to be 6000 or 7000.
Harwich, March 8. In consequence of General Clairfayt's marching for the relief of Maestricht, the French have raised the siege of that important fortress.
A report prevailed in Holland previous to the sailing of the Prince of Orange Packet, that the Prussians had taken 100 pieces of cannon, and a large supply of ammunition that were on the road for the supply of Dumourier's army; and further that the Duke of Brunswick had an engagement with the French, and totally defeated them; in consequence of which between three and four thousand were taken prisoners, and left dead in the field.
In addition to the foreign news already detailed we have to state that General Beaulieu was march-
ing to the attack of Liege, and that the French are in the utmost confusion.
It is now manifest that the French career of conquest is stopt. Fortunately for England they must abandon the attack on Holland: and we suspect that they will find themselves difficulted to retain possession of the Austrian provinces. The true friends of freedom will rejoice to see them confined to their own territory, where if the arms of despotism should again dare to penetrate, we trust the same ignominy that still covers the head of the Duke of Brunswick will fall on them.
UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, April 25.
I M P O R T A N T N E W S.
Extract of a letter from Madeira, to a gentleman in this town, dated March 21.
"This morning arrived an English frigate direct from London, with the prisoners of a French brig, which she took on her passage. She likewise retook an English vessel which had been captured by the French, both of which are hourly expected in this port. By her we further learn, that France has positively declared war against the Portuguese and Spaniards. There is likewise a report that the American Minister Governor Morris has been murdered by the French; for the authenticity of this report, Mr. — applied to the English Consul, who says, that report was believed in London, but to have been done by the friends of the King, it was not however certain. General Dumourier has been defeated (according to report) by the Prussians, in consequence of which he shot himself."
The above interesting intelligence is corroborated by two other letters received in town.
CHARLESTON, April 15.
A house of rendezvous for entering seamen for the French service, was on Saturday opened in Queen Street, at which the national flag was displayed the greater part of the day. In the evening however it was lowered, said to be in consequence of orders from the highest executive authority.
Fort Johnson and other points of defence in our harbour, are ordered to be repaired and fitted up with artillery, &c. in order to prevent or resent any national insult, as well as all outrages against the established law of nations.
April 13. We have authority to request, that all masters of vessels, especially those in the British employ, will be particularly careful in ordering their seamen to remain on board their respective vessels in the evenings. This notice is given in consequence of some gross and unprovoked outrages lately committed on several French seamen in different parts of the city. We hear also, tho' we have not been requested to publish it, that in future all French seamen will be armed, by day and night, with pistols and other weapons, to repel or prevent any unprovoked assault to which they might otherwise be subject.
BY AUTHORITY.
April 19. The articles which have appeared in a paper of the 16th inst. as above-mentioned, do not come from so respectable authority as therein asserted. The orders of the Governor for shutting up the houses of rendezvous for volunteers in the French service, and to prevent the fitting out of privateers in this port, have no more grounds than the pretended declarations of M. Genet. No houses have been shut up, and the Governor has neither exerted his power nor his influence to prevent the armament of French vessels for their own defence, and accordingly to take new commissions.
KNOXVILLE, April 6.
On Wednesday last, Daniel Smith, Esquire, Secretary of this Territory, arrived in town from Cumberland.
The Chickasaws, on the 13th of February, after holding a council of four days, unanimously determined for war against the Creeks; and on the 2d of April, three Runners from that nation arrived at this place, on business with the Governor. The object of their mission is yet unknown.
On the 16th March, fourteen head of horses were stolen from settlements on Flat Creek, sixteen miles from this place.
On Tuesday, the 19th ult. Mr. Noland was killed by some Indians, on the waters of Little Harper, ten miles from Nashville.
From the lower towns of the Cherokees we are informed, that two parties of Creeks have lately passed from Cumberland with the scalps of three white people, two negroes, one negro prisoner, (belonging to Mr. Parker of Cumberland) and several valuable horses.
N E W - Y O R K, May 1.
Private accounts from England, by late arrivals, say, that, that country is in the greatest consternation on account of the immense failures, &c. and from a broad intimation we are led to believe, that the great body of the people of Great Britain are far from being satisfied with the present politics of their rulers—for they lay heavy burthens on their subjects' shoulders, while they, themselves, refuse to touch them with one of their fingers.
In the National Convention, on the third of March, a memorial was presented, signed by the secretary of the Pope of Rome, by his order; in which he regrets the outrages committed against M. Baffeville, and other French citizens; declares he will make good all possible damages; proposes to send a messenger to the convention further to express his

sorrows; exculpates government from any charge of outrage perpetrated by a mob, whom he will not, in future, acknowledge to be his citizens. The address is respectful, speaking of them as a respectable republic—and thus virtually acknowledges them as such.
By the ship Holderness , Captain Wray, just arrived from Hull, in 30 days, we have received the following important intelligence; That the French army under Dumourier, and the Austrians, &c. have had a tremendous battle, which lasted two days.
Capt. Wray says the account of the above battle is published in the London Gazette —It began on the 16th March, continued the whole day—on the 17th there was a cessation—on the 18th the Austrians renewed the attack having been reinforced, this turned the fortune of the day in their favour—Gen. Dumourier was wounded in the thigh. The Captain added, that it was reported that Gen. Dumourier had still an army of 80,000 men, and had retreated farther into the Netherlands—that the field of battle was between the Meuse and Breda—that the French still held Breda, but it was feared the French garrison would be cut off. The Capt. could not tell what was the loss on the side of the Austrians, nor who commanded them—it is supposed that it was Gen. Clairfait.
ALBANY, April 13.
The disaffection to tyranny of the British troops, stationed at the several posts in Canada (says a gentleman, who arrived from that quarter during the last week) is similar to that manifested, not long since, by a patriotic band in Europe, who, upon discovering that they were designed to march for the territories of France, to oppose her righteous struggles for liberty, to a man laid down their arms, and positively refused to use them against a nation contending for Freedom. Our informant adds, that desertions were daily taking place, in consequence of which it was found necessary to fire minute guns , in order to detect them; but that kind of emigration had become so fashionable, previous to his departure, that all endeavours to prevent it proved of no avail: That a dislike to his highness, Prince Edward, was so generally prevalent among the soldiery, that on his regiment being called out, and those who had any complaints against him, desired to hold up their hands as a signal, the hands of all (except a serjeant and a private) were immediately raised;—and, in short, that a spirit of revolt was so strongly discoverable among many, that government were under the necessity of using the most vigorous measures to shut the eyes of the people , who, it seems, begin to look about them . YANKEE DOODLE!!
PHILADELPHIA, May 5.
Mr. Pinckney, the ambassador from the United States at the court of London, has we learn officially informed the government of Great Britain, that in the war now commenced, the United States are desirous to observe a strict neutrality. This information, we further learn, gave much satisfaction to the English nation; and Lord Dorchester was appointed ambassador from Great Britain to the United States.
A late letter from Quebec to a gentleman in Boston, mentions the arrival there of intelligence that the above nobleman was to go out to the United States on an important embassy.
By the latest accounts from the seat of the European war, it appears, that the French have met with several severe checks. First a repulse at Aldenhoven, then a defeat at Aix-la-Chapelle, the loss of Liege, &c. and finally, Miranda's army, by the accounts from England, was reported to have suffered a total overthrow between Louvain and Brussels. Dumourier, not from any material disadvantage on his side, but in consequence of the retreat and misfortune of his colleague, has fallen back; but it appears he intends to make a stand at Breda, to the fortifications of which place he was making additions at the date of our last accounts.
It is currently reported, that a pilot-boat has been dispatched from New-York, to give notice to some English frigates on the Halifax station, of the arrival of L'EMBUSCADE in our river.
By the Schooner Friendship , Capt. Edwards in 19 days from St. Croix, we are informed, that he spoke a Schooner (Capt. Green, commander) last Wednesday evening, bound from Port au Prince to Philadelphia, who informed him, that three British ships of war and several merchant men have been seized and carried into Port au Prince. Capt. Edwards also spoke a sloop from Martinique the 23d ultimo, bound to New-York, who informed, that the island of Tobago had been taken by the British. It is consequently conjectured, that Lord Hood's squadron had arrived in the West Indies. Tobago was ceded to France by Great Britain in the treaty of 1763.
The report of the American Minister being murdered in Paris, was yesterday contradicted by a Gentleman who arrived in the ship Active from Havre de Grace, who dined with him subsequently to time mentioned in the English Prints, of his Death.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, March 16.
"This place is thrown into the greatest consternation and confusion, by an order which our government has issued for the immediate removal of all the French, preceded by an attachment on their effects. There are many opulent merchants here of that unhappy nation, who must be ruined by this measure.
Letters from Cadiz of the 9th of March mention, that the French had captured some Spanish vessels, and that there are orders at Cadiz to stop all French vessels in that harbour.
We have it from respectable authority, that about
three days previous to the departure from London-derby of the ship American , which was the 19th of March, a notice had appeared in the public papers, for convening a meeting of the volunteers at that place; in consequence of which, the British commanding officer, who has a strong force there, sent to inform the volunteers, that if they attempted to meet on the day appointed, he would be under the necessity of demanding them to deliver up their arms. The officers of the volunteers then held a meeting, to consider of this message, and came to a resolution, to persevere in their intended general meeting with arms, as usual, for the purpose of exercise.
This morning passed this place, the L'Embucade, a French frigate, of 38 guns, the same which landed the French Ambassador at Charleston, S. C. We are informed she has brought out prizes, the brig Little Sarah , mounting 14 guns, bound to Jamaica, taken off Sene-Puxent, and the ship Grange , bound to Liverpool, taken at the Brown, or rather brought back, it being within the limits of the United States.
We are informed, a French sloop of war, of 20 guns, came up the river yesterday.
The deputation from the French West-India Islands, now in England, have received, it is said, an answer from the British government—and that the French Islands, as offered by the deputies, will be accepted by England.
A letter from New-York, dated April 30, says; The Alligator British frigate, Capt. Coffin, of 28 guns, was spoke with three days ago, by a vessel arrived here last Wednesday.
The following sketch of the latest intelligence is given by the Editor of the New-York Daily Gazette, of yesterday morning.
Yesterday arrived the brig Thomas , Capt. Macey in 34 days from Liverpool; by which we are enabled to give a desultory sketch of the most recent events on the continent of Europe, extracted from a London paper, to the 21st, and Bristol papers to the 23d March.
Koningstein surrendered to the Prussians, who took 440 Frenchmen prisoners. The French have raised the siege of Williamstadt, evacuated Klundert, retreated towards Antwerp after leaving their cannon, and setting fire to their own batteries at Moerdick, and from the general tenor of accounts from Holland there is reason to expect the attack upon the United Netherlands must be abandoned.
The British admiralty have received a letter from admiral Mac Bride, at Deal, informing that a Dunkirk boat had brought an account that 5000 of the French army had deserted in one day; that 800 of them came to Dunkirk with their baggage and artillery, the gates were shut against them, on which they lighted their matches and threatened to blow down the gates, they were then opened and admittance granted. They said, the whole French army was dispersed, the troops were gone off in all directions, and the object of the campaign was given up.
The letters from Cologne of the 4th of March, state the loss of the French, the action of the 1st of March, to be 6500 men, and 45 pieces of cannon; the Imperialists had 350 killed, and 263 wounded. The city of Leige was taken by the Austrians, on the 15th of March.
A battle has been fought, at Aix La Chappelle in which the army of General Custine has been defeated with great loss of men, artillery, and baggage, &c. but the particulars have not yet come to our hands, the consequence of this action has occasioned the dereliction of many towns of importance.
BALTIMORE, May 4.
We hear from good authority, says a Philadelphia paper of Tuesday last, that the Spanish government have ordered M. Guardoqui, Minister of Finance, to negotiate with Mr. Carmichael, our Minister at the Court of Madrid, relative to opening the navigation of the Mississippi to the inhabitants of the United States.
ALEXANDRIA, May 8.
In the Charleston City Gazette of the 20th ult. is an advertisement exposing to public auction, the brig Morning Star and her cargo, adjudged as a prize to the crew of the French frigate L'Embucade, by virtue of a decree passed the 15th by the Council of the French Republic to the states of North-Carolina and Georgia. Also the brig Four Brothers and her cargo.
Three privateers have been fitted out at Charleston—one of them was the sloop Eagle , which sailed from Norfolk some time since—she was made French property; mounts four six pounders besides swivels; has a French Captain and Commission, and is upon the coast.
For the information of those who have not recently examined the treaty of amity and commerce, agreed to at Paris on Feb. 6, 1778, it may be proper to re-print the 17th article of that treaty, for the purpose of general information. "It shall be lawful for the ships of war of either party, and privateers, freely to carry whithersoever they please, the ships and goods taken from their enemies, without being obliged to pay any duty to the officers of the admiralty or any other judges: nor shall such prizes be arrested or seized when they come to and enter the ports of either party; nor shall the searchers or other officers of those places search the same, or make examination the lawfulness of such prizes; but they may hoist sail at any time, and depart and carry their prizes to the places expressed in their commissions, which the commanders of such ships of war shall be obliged to shew: on the contrary, no shelter or refuge shall be given in their ports to such as shall have made prize of the subjects,
people or property of either of the parties; but if such shall come in, being forced by stress of weather or the danger of the sea, all proper means shall be vigorously used, that they go out and retire from thence as soon as possible."
MARTINSBURG, MAY 13.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE.
We were informed by Post on Saturday, that a letter was received on Wednesday evening last, by a gentleman at Georgetown, from a very respectable house in New-York, acquainting, that by an arrival at that port in a short passage from Ireland, certain accounts were brought, that a counter revolution had taken place in France—that the Dauphin had been crown'd King of France, and that the late Queen officiated as Regent, until the arrival of the Duke of Orleans, eldest brother to the late Louis XVth—and that in effecting this important event, 30,000 lives were lost in the city of Paris. We shall anxiously wait further information respecting this very interesting intelligence.
The Commissioners for holding a treaty with the hostile Indians, left Philadelphia on the 29th ult. on their route to the Indian country. The time fixed for holding the treaty is the first of June next.
A late paper mentions the death of Alexander M'Gillivray, Chief of the Creek Nations. He died in the month of February last.
The examination of James Connaway, as assistant in the murder of John Johnston, as mentioned in our last, came on before a special Court held here on Thursday last, when after a full hearing of the evidence, he was ordered for further trial at the District Court, to be held at Winchester, in September next.
James McCabe, the principal in that unfortunate catastrophe, was brought to town on Friday evening last, and committed to goal.
Died in this town, on Tuesday last, George Reats, Esq. attorney at law. His remains were respectfully interred the evening following.
Died in Shepherd's-Town, on Friday evening last, after a short illness, Mr. Thomas Thornbury.
Land in Berkeley, FOR SALE.
ABOUT 1150 acres, adjoining the land of Mr. James Strode, within three miles of Martinsburg, being the greater part of a tract granted by the late Proprietor of the Northern Neck, to George William Fairfax, for 1700 and odd acres, and called by the name of Poplar Spring.
There are leases for eight tenements upon this Land, two of them have but one life each (one very old) four others have each two lives, and the remaining two have three lives. The terms of sale may be known by applying to
FERDINANDO FAIRFAX.
Berkeley, Shannon-hill, April 22, 1793.
To be sold or rented, on reasonable terms, and may be entered on immediately,
200 acres of good Land, 50 cleared, and a small quantity of meadow made, and 8 or 10 acres more may be made, and watered the most part of the summer season. This land is well timbered, and known to be good for any kind of grain. There are on said plantation two tenements, one of which is a square log-house, 20 by 16 feet, and a shingle roof, a good convenient garden, and a never-failing spring, about five rod from the door; this land is very convenient for water for cattle, it being in every field the most part of the summer.—This place lays within two miles of the Warm Springs, where they have a good market for any produce, and within one mile of a good grist-mill and saw-mill, and within four miles of the Potomac, whence they may take any kind of produce to any place on that river, at a small expence. On this tract are two small orchards, one of which appears to be loaded with apples and cherries. Any person inclining to purchase or rent, may know the terms, by applying to Mr. JONATHAN JONES, adjoining the premises, or to me at MARTINSBURG, near Edward Beason's mill.
PATRICK M'KELVIE.
Berkeley County, Virginia, May 13, 1793.
N O T I C E.
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscribers, either by bond, note, or open account, are requested to make immediate payment, as they are determined to settle up all their old business as soon as possible. They flatter themselves that the above reasonable request will be attended to, as it is out of their power to give longer indulgence; and they hope that they will not be forced to the disagreeable necessity of bringing suits against any—which must inevitably be the case if the above hint is not attended to. They daily expect a large and general assortment of SPRING GOODS, which they will offer for cash or produce; the particulars of which assortment will be in the next paper.
JOSEPH & JOSHUA RIDDLE.
Martinsburg, May 10, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
The following lines were wrote by a young woman in England, to be presented as a New Year's Gift to her nieces and nephews in America, and now published at the particular request of a subscriber.
REFLECTING on the flipp'ry paths of youth, My heart's engag'd that you may buy the truth, That you may take the counsel of a friend, And that a blessing may with it descend.
What shall I say? how shall I you address? Or in what words my sentiments express? I know, my dears, you stand on flipp'ry ground, I know that many dangers you surround— That nought can save you but Almighty Pow'r, O fly to him for refuge every hour, That no man take your crown, but that you may Be number'd with the Lambs at the last day.
Oft have I view'd you with a tender eye, Oft have I long'd for your prosperity— O! could I bring you up in Zion's ways, Methinks it would delight my latter days: You pleasant Plants, a Garden of sweet Flow'rs, Who oft have been refreth'd by gospel show'rs; What goodly persons, full of health and ease, Not one among you but are form'd to please. Are your lamps fill'd with oil? do they burn bright? If not, begin the work this very night; Make no excuses—but with one accord Freely give in your names to serve the Lord; He's no hard Master I am bold to say, But takes delight his Laborers to pay.
You may remember once a Fig tree stood, Its Leaves and Branches I suppose were good; This tree, no doubt, as well as all of you, Partook of sun-shine, rain, and morning dew; But O! it only cumber'd up the ground, For not one fruitful branch was to be found: What was the consequence? the tree was curs't,— A dreadful sentence, but methinks 'twas just. Well, let a little on this head suffice, A word's sufficient to the truly wise; For O! I hope not one of you'll be found A fruitless Fig-tree, cumber'ing up the ground, But if you live to see another YEAR, A little Fruit will on each Branch appear. We want your help, young MEN and WOMEN too; Methinks you say, alas! what can we do? Hath not your Maker's Will been made appear? Hath not the Trump been sounded in your ear? Come forth to Battle in your Maker's cause, In vindication of his holy LAWS. We've need enough of Warriors in our day, When many careless ones are heard to say— Aha! this People, in one cent'ry more, Will mingle with the Nations as before.
'Tis true, the Church is in a wintry state, Her Barrenness and Poverty are great— Her Judges are remov'd, and out of sight, Her Pillars gone, her Altars broken quite; I've seen the desolation long ago, And secretly have mourn'd because 'twas so. How many sprightly Youths in this our day Have left the Flock, took wing, and gone away: Like broken Bows, they start and twist aside, Spending their Time in Vanity and Pride— And will you also from Christ's Laws depart? Well then I'm sure 'twill wound my tender heart; The very thought doth make my eyes to flow, For if you leave the Flock, where will you go? Without a Pilot, how the Ship is tost, Without a Shepherd, many Sheep are lost, Expos'd to Bears and Wolves, and nipping Frost; But if our Zion should again arise, And from the Wilderness lift up her Eyes, It must be by the help of such as you, For without this I'm sure 'twill never do— Come boldly forth then, fear no Opposition, No Wounds nor Blows, for Christ is your Physician. He'll be your Battle-axe, your Sword and Shield, If unto him you due OBEDIENCE yield. Cloath'd with his Armour, you'll be made complete And Foes subdu'd shall fall beneath your Feet.
Remember, my dear Friends, those that partake Of Persecution for the Gospel's sake, Shall be invited to the Royal Board, The Harvest Supper of the LAMB our LORD, To whose great Name eternal Praise be giv'n By Saints on earth, and Seraphims in heav'n.
How would my heart expand, could I but see The Church come forth from her Captivity; To view her glorious as in antient days, And each uniting to exault her praise; To see her broken Walls built up again, And Youths like you attending on her train— Then will the Lord descend with open hand, And Peace and Plenty crown the prostrate land; He'll dry our Tears and graciously restore Judges and Counsellors as heretofore— To each he will assign their proper place, To each he'll give an ornament of Grace; Then shall the prison-doors wide open flee, And captive Souls be set at LIBERTY; Then shall the voice of Lamentation cease, And Wars and Conflicts terminate in Peace.
Instead of mourning, praises will be found; The clouds shall break, the shadows flee away, And joy and gladness ither in the day: A glorious, Gospel Day, shall then arise, And scenes of wonder open to our eyes; Stones ready form'd shall be then beautify'd, The Vessels of the Temple purify'd, And stately Oaks shall spread their branches wide Trees of renown, planted by God's right hand, These are the Oaks that will be sure to stand. Instead of joining with the nation's ways, The nations will unite with us in praise; Like Doves unto their Windows they will run, Balking themselves in the bright Gospel Sun, And own in them a mighty work began, Feel its enlivening pow'r to warm their heart, To cheer each wound, and strengthen every part. A sight of this would animate me more Than corn, and wine, and oil laid up in store.
But stop a while—I've one thing more to say, That if from all advice you turn away; If no Entreaties will prevail with you, Nor soft Persuasions the great business do, The Summons is gone forth, but not in vain, Nor shall the Word come empty back again, But will perform its office, as you'll see, I speak under Divine Authority— Others shall be call'd in from distant lands, That will be glad to run at his commands; So be admonish'd, turn, repent and live, And to your Maker his due honor give: Despise not prophesying, quench not the Spirit, So shall each one a GLORIOUS CROWN inherit. 1st Month 1st. 1793.
THE Subscriber informs the public, that he has established a NAIL FACTORY, at his house in Burke-Street.
WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN NAILOR. A L S O, An Apprentice to the Nail Business. Apply to FREDERICK SNIDER. Martinsburg, April 22, 1793.
WE do hereby inform the Public, that we will stand no inspection of FLOUR sent from our Mills by water. WINN WINSHIP. COBB, ANDERSON and Co. April 22, 1793.
To be rented by the Subscriber, and possession given this day,
A convenient STONE HOUSE, 43 and half by 30 feet, (rented by rooms or the whole house)—there is a good well of water on the lot of said house. The Subscriber will sell the above house, and several others, very cheap, if two thirds of the money is paid down; the other third will be waited for perhaps as long as a purchaser would chuse;—the latter houses, one of brick, 25 feet by 20, two story; one a square log house, 24 feet by 20, two story; one ditto, 30 feet by 14, one and half story, with stables, kitchens, gardens, &c.—the whole of the houses situate in Martinsburg, on Burke-Street, and are all convenient to said well of water (a privilege which will belong to all the said houses).
ALSO FOR SALE, 500 acres of exceeding good Land, on Elk River, in the County of Harrison. Good titles will be given for the said premises. All Persons are desired to settle their private debts with the Subscriber for medicine. ROBERT WILCOX. Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, April 15, '93.
HARP AND CROWN TAVERN. Florence Mahony,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the great encouragement he has met with since his commencement at this house—his liquors are excellent—his attention to his customers shall be minute and pointed—and every exertion in his power will be made to please them, and to deserve the countenance and patronage of the public. Martinsburg, April 6, 1793.
BY a former notice, all those indebted to me, were desired to settle their respective accounts;—few have attended to it—I therefore once more give this public notice, that those who do not immediately settle and pay off their dues, may depend on being prosecuted according to law, as no longer indulgence will be given. JACOB FINK. April 6, 1793.
WHEREAS some time since, I gave four bonds to Frederick Heifner, one for forty-five pounds, payable the first day of May next, the other three for forty pounds, in three annual payments, but as the said Heifner has not comply'd with the terms of the agreement for which the said bonds were given, I hereby forewarn any person from taking any assignment thereon, as I am determined not to pay it unless compelled thereto by law. FREDERICK STIF. April 22, 1793.
ALL Persons having any demands against the estate of the late Mr. John Shiveley, are hereby notified, that unless they bring in their several claims before May Court next, they will be excluded from payment; and all those indebted to said estate are desired to settle the same by the above stated time, as no longer indulgence will be given. JOSIAH FLAGG, Administrator. April 15, '93.
ALL Persons indebted to the estate of Mr. Robert Lile, deceased, are hereby notified, that unless they come in and settle the same by May Court next, their accounts will be put in suit; any Persons having any demands against the said estate, are requested to bring them in immediately for settlement. HUGH LILE, Executor, ELENOR DUNCAN, Executrix. April 15, '93.
TO BE SOLD, That well calculated stand for a TANYARD, TAVERN, DISTILLERY, and STORE, in the Town of STRASBURG, commonly known by the name of STOVER'S TOWN, in SHENANDOAH COUNTY. This valuable property contains three half-acre lots, with a large and spacious House, well finished, with two good cellars, twenty-two Tan-Vats, with a proportionable number of Haulus, Bates and Limes; also, a Carrying-Shop, Bark-Mill, Bark-Shed, with a large quantity of good Bark, Saddler's shop, with a cellar under the whole, Still-House, and Wheel-House which conveys a large quantity of good water into the Still-House. Also, a fine Barn, with many more convenient buildings, which makes this property as well calculated for business as perhaps any in this State; one of those lots is wholly converted into a fine garden. The Tanning-Tools and Bark, with two fine new Stills, Tubs, &c. will be sold with the property, if required. The terms of sale will be made known by applying to the Subscriber, living on the premises, and a good and sufficient title will be made the purchaser. JOHN OFERRALL. N. B. If this property is not sold in the course of six months, it will be rented for a number of years, with or without the Stills, Tubs, Tools, &c. If sold, possession will be given in September, or sooner if desired. April 13, 1793.
A DISTILLER WANTED. A Man of good character, that understands the Distilling Business, will meet with constant employment at the Great Lick. JAMES MAXWELL. April 2, 1793.
Wanted immediately, A N industrious young Man, who is a good MILLER, to whom good wages will be given. Apply to the Printer, or IGNATIUS OFERRALL. April 15, '93.
ADVERTISEMENT. FROM the Subscriber stray'd away, April the twenty-seventh day, A small, but very sprightly, Mare; No marks except a blazing star. Between a sorrel and a bay; Is six years old this very May. Who'er returns her unto me, Shall handsomely rewarded be. WILLIAM MAXWELL. May 4, 1793.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds and Notes, Magistrates' Summons, Sheriffs' Blanks, Lawyer's Declarations, &c. &c.