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NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to Mr. William Spalding, of Shepherd's Town, either by bond, note, or book account, or in any other manner, are requested immediately to call on the Subscriber, who is authorised by the Trustees of said Spalding, to settle his affairs: In order that there may be despatch in this business, it is hoped that proper attention will be paid to this Notice, so as to prevent the disagreeable consequences that must arise from delay. Constant attendance will be given by me, at the house of Mr. Cornelius Wynkoop, where I have the books and papers.
REUBEN ETTING.
Shepherd's Town, February 4, 1793.
NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, by note or book account, are desired to make payment by the 1st day of March next; and those that have any claims against him, are likewise desired to bring in their accounts regularly stated, so that the same may be adjusted. Those that fail may depend on being prosecuted immediately, without respect of persons.
JACOB FINK.
February 16, 1793.
SPRING BARLEY.
Wanted to purchase, a quantity of SPRING BARLEY. Inquire of the Printer.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
INFORMATION is hereby given to all the military invalids of the United States, that the sums to which they are intitled for six months of their annual pension, from the 4th day of September, 1792, and which will become due on the 5th day of March, 1793, will be paid on the same day by the Commissioners of the Loans within the states respectively, under the usual regulations, viz.
Every application for payment must be accompanied by the following vouchers.
1st. The certificate given by the state, specifying that the person possessing the same is in fact an invalid, and ascertaining the sum to which as such he is annually entitled.
2d. An affidavit, agreeably to the following form.
A. B. came before me, one of the Justices of the county of _____ in the state of _____ and made oath that he is the same A. B. to whom the original certificate in his possession was given, of which the following is a copy (the certificate given by the state to be recited) That he served _____ (regiment, corps or vessel) at the time he was disabled, and that he now resides in the _____ and county of _____ and has resided there for the last _____ years, previous to which he resided in _____
In case an invalid should apply for payment by an Attorney, the said Attorney, besides the certificate and oath before recited, must produce a special letter of attorney agreeably to the following form:
I, A. B. of _____ county of _____ state of _____ do hereby constitute and appoint C. D. of _____ my lawful Attorney to receive in my behalf of my pension for six months, as an invalid of the United States, from the fourth day of September, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, and ending the fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three.
Signed and sealed in the presence of
Witnesses.
Acknowledged before me,
Applications of executors and administrators must be accompanied with legal evidence of their respective offices, and also of the time the invalids died, whose pension they may claim.
By command of the President of the United States,
H. KNOX, Secretary of War.
The Printers in the respective states are requested to publish the above in their newspapers, for the space of two months.
Two Saddle Horses may be hired, either for journeys, or single day.
Inquire of the Printer.
THE Partnership of MOORE & YOUNG
having been dissolved, by mutual consent, on the 1st instant, all persons to whom they are indebted, are desired to call on GEORGE MOORE & CO. for payment; and those indebted to them are requested, in like manner, to call and discharge the same.
GEORGE MOORE, ROBERT YOUNG.
ROBERT YOUNG has removed to his Store, in Fairfax-Street, opposite Mr. Lockwood's Library.
Alexandria, Jan. 16, 1793.
FROM THE NEW-JERSEY STATE GAZETTE.
On the Profession of the law.
THE Watchman proclaimed the hour of midnight. The winds wailed without, and the storm thundered down my chimney. My lamp shed a faint blue light over the room. The long neglected page of Littleton lay open before me; but my attention was turned to other objects. Lost in a profound reverie, I contemplated with enthusiasm the vocation of a Lawyer.—I beheld him display in the forum, the omnipotence of eloquence. I saw him enlighten the laws of his country. I saw him snatch the feeble from the iron arm of power, and cover with the broad shield of justice the cause of the widow and the orphan.—Illustrious patron of the oppressed," said I, "thy days are devoted to the service of thy country. Thou hast imparted energy to her laws, and distributed equal justice to her citizens. For her thou hast resigned the tranquil pleasures of retirement, & neglected the endearing social ties. For her thou hast consented to bear through life the burthen of noise, of strife and of pain. Armed with conscious integrity, for her thou hast braved the attacks of prejudice, ignorance and malevolence."—I had proceeded farther in my eulogium, but Morpheus, who is no friend to waking flights of fancy, shook his leaden wings over my head, sealed up my eyes, and scattered my ideas.
For some moments indistinct images swam before my view. A variety of confused and interrupted incidents succeeded: Till the mind, entirely unlettered, sported at large on the wings of fiction, and extended her flight to the regions of harmony and regularity. I found myself in the library of a lawyer of eminence in the state of _____ It continued midnight. A taper burning upon a table, covered with ancient folios, cast a dreary light over the study.—It was the study of a man I was accustomed to admire and love. I looked round me, and every object revived him in my memory. My heart yielded to the warmest impulse of affection and veneration. I was awakened from this pleasing indulgence by the entrance of Albert himself. His manner possessed all its wonted dignity, but his countenance had lost its usual serenity. A manly sorrow dwelt upon his features—his eyes were almost moistened, and his bosom scarcely concealed its agitation. As he entered, he threw an unfaithful brief on the table, and walked (without observing me) slowly across the room. A deep sigh issued from his heart, and he broke into the following soliloquy—
"How unhappy is the situation of the Lawyer! How wretched—if he be a man of genius—of feeling, and a father! He is compelled to prosecute with unremitting industry, a study of all others the most barren. He is not permitted to wander in the flowery fields of science. He must be proof against the seducing charms of the muses, and listen to the lyre of Apollo with indifference. His professional study will always afford him employment, but never amusement. Without variety it is extensive; and without difficulty, the labor of a life. In practice, his situation is still more disagreeable. However modest and diffident he may really be, he must appear bold and confident. However lively his sensibility, he must not seem to feel. And however gentle and amiable his own nature, he is obliged to embroil himself in the quarrels and express the passions of others. Thus is his genius cramped and his disposition thwarted. Surely there is little pleasure in such a study and such a life!
"It is true the practice of the law has been in some instances lucrative. Great abilities in this profession have been often liberally rewarded. But few lawyers of the present age possess great abilities—and of those, some will never be rich. If they are humane and generous—however extensive their practice, and frequent and large their fees—they will find sufficient employment for their money. People in general do not reflect that a lawyer is the refuge of misery. The last hope of restoration to the victims of the vilest fraud and most inhuman violence. To him they apply for redress with tears, and tales, and entreaties, and every art that misery can suggest, to affect and subdue the soul. And the
blood must be frozen in his veins, and his heart congealed into stone, who could hear unmoved, and receive instead of bestowing. Gracious Heaven! my heart still bleeds at the recollection of sufferings which my fortune and exertions have contributed to alleviate. How often has the despicable cunning of a land-jobber robbed a smiling family of every support! How often has the infernal arts of a seducer agonized the heart of a tender parent, and plunged a thoughtless fair one into the deepest distress! And how often has the barbarous arm of strength, and the unfeeling power of wealth, mangled and crushed an honest and harmless, though weak and indigent citizen! I thank God that it has been my lot to know and relieve the miseries of my fellow men; and I should think my weak endeavours well rewarded, and my slender fortune nobly dissipated—were I not a father. This one painful reflection pursues me—my children, whom I regard with all the fondness that a parent felt—may feel—the pressure of want—their father's virtue will not protect them—from the contempt of the world—they may suffer."—Here his utterance was impeded, and the long restrained tears trickled down his cheek. My heart was torn with anguish at the sight, and the violence of my sensations awoke me.
This dream, which is perfectly consistent with the character of Albert, who is known to unite the greatest genius to the noblest soul, made a strong impression on my mind. It occasioned a train of reflections, in which I could not help considering the sentiments of those, who attribute to the whole profession, the faults of a few individuals, with contempt and indignation. That all lawyers are knaves, and all old women witches, are maxims coined in the same mint; and he whose judgment is not darkened by ignorance, or warped by prejudice, will easily perceive that they are alike abused and unfounded.
How it ever could be thought that studying and enforcing the rules of moral conduct and the dictates of universal equity, will invariably make a man immoral and unjust, I am at a loss to discover. And if there lives a person who seriously entertains such an opinion, I shall always think, that though he has great genius, he has strong prejudices; and though he possesses extensive learning, knows little of human nature; which is essentially the same in every climate of the earth, and every class of men.
W.
A QUAKER LOAN.
A Quaker who resides in the neighbourhood of Cheapside, was lately riding to town on horseback one evening when he was stopped by a highwayman, between Brentford and London, who demanded his money; the Quaker answered, "Well friend, if thou art in want of money I will lend thee some." The same demand and answer were repeated several times, till the highwayman became impatient, and the Quaker reluctantly gave up all his cash, which was very considerable: the highwayman then perceiving the Quaker to have a better horse than his own, insisted on his changing: the Quaker answered. "Well, friend, if thou thinkest my horse will be of more service to thee than thy own thou shalt have it;" and accordingly they exchanged.—On the Quaker's arrival in London he slackened the reins of the highwayman's horse, and let the animal take its own course; the horse stopped at a livery stable in Holborn, the Quaker, alighted, and when the hostler answered in the affirmative, and that he belonged to Mr. _____ who lived in _____ square, the Quaker took no further notice but left the horse and his address. The next day the highwayman brought the Quaker's horse, and told the hostler he had sold his own horse and purchased another; when, to his great surprise, the hostler informed him of his horse being brought home, and what passed at the time. The highwayman went to the Quaker's house, who accosted him with, "well, friend, hast thou brought the money I lent thee;" the highwayman said he had, and falling on his knees implored mercy and secrecy. "I lent thee the money," said the Quaker, "because my principles allow me not to swear even to a robber; I will conceal thy name in hopes of thy amendment; beware how thou spendest thy money in future, and thou wilt have the less occasion to borrow."
MEDICINE.
A man who has lately written a book on the expediency of medicine, begins by what he calls an unanswerable axiom. If your constitution is bad, it is not worth repairing; if good, it does not want repair. This is the only argument that we have ever heard against reforming the English constitution.

IMPORTANT Foreign Advices, Received by late arrivals at New-York.
PARIS, November 17.
THE following extract of a letter from General Dumourier, to the minister at war, dated Brussels, Nov. 14. 11 year of the republic, was yesterday read, in the National Convention: "I had a battle yesterday, citizen minister, at Anderlecht, which lasted six hours, at the head of my advanced guard, commanded by Lieutenants-General Horville and Egalite, Field-Marshals Steigen and Rosiere, Colonel Trouvenot, and 9 or 10,000 light troops and grenadiers; against Prince Wertemberg, at the head of 9 or 10,000 men, forming the rear-guard of our enemies. — The inhabitants, who received us as benefactors from Heaven, inform us we have killed a great number of the enemy. We have already received 1500 deserters, and some prisoners."
"I immediately despatched Colonel Fregenville, of chasseurs, at the head of 3000 infantry and light artillery, to Malines, under the escort of 4 deputies from the magistrates of this city, to take possession of a great quantity of warlike stores; shall have news this evening. We have not lost 30 men. Our troops have discovered such courage and constancy, as has inspired me with the greatest confidence."
"We have all been under arms these 36 hours, and have eat nothing during that time: you will judge how much the good Brabanters will refresh us after these fatigues. I do not, however, intend staying here long; we would finish the destruction of the Austrian army."
"General Valence arrived here the day before yesterday, from Nivelles, after having taken Charleroi."
"General Labourdonnay is at Gang; I am going to order him to march against Anvers [alias Antwerp] as soon as I advance, he will take the citadel, and rejoin me immediately."
"I recommend to the National Convention the two sisters Perning; they are intrepid warriors."
"P. S. I had left the army to the orders of the wise and brave General Miranda. At our cannonade, and at my invitation, he has marched forward and will arrive to-day, if I choose; shall direct him to come to-morrow. What excellent men are the French Republicans! I am happy in commanding them to their satisfaction."
"I have established the Lieutenant-General Omoran, commandant at Tournay; Field-Marshall Ferrand, commandant at Mons; and I shall direct Lieutenant-General Marase to come and take the command at Brussels."
HANAU, December 4.
The day before yesterday, the Prussians and Hessians took Frankfort by assault, and made the garrison, consisting of 1500 men, prisoners. General Custine has been obliged to quit his post at Hochst, and retire to Singlingen, in disputing which he lost 500 men killed, and as many made prisoners. The Hessians and Prussians lost 200 men. The Prince of Hesse Phillipshall was wounded in the thigh; several Hessian and Prussian officers were wounded, among the latter General Eben.
VIENNA, October 26.
Though it be decided that the war against France shall be continued next year, and immediate sums wanted, which cannot return again into the hereditary states, the emperor has resolved not to tax the provinces, nor to demand any subsidy. The Aulic council of war has already made contracts for considerable deliveries of provisions.
LONDON, December 15. PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Thursday, December 13.
THEIR Lordships met this day, in obedience to the Royal Proclamation; and at about half past two his Majesty came down to the house, and having taken his seat upon the throne, Sir Francis Molineux was sent down to the Commons to require their attendance; the Speaker and several of the members shortly after appeared at the bar, when his Majesty was pleased to make the following
MOST GRACIOUS SPEECH:
"My Lords and Gentlemen,"
"Having judged it necessary to embody a part of the militia of this kingdom, I have, in pursuance of the provisions of the law, called you together, within the time-limited for that purpose; and it is on every account a great satisfaction to me to meet you in Parliament at this conjuncture."
"I should have been happy if I could have announced to you the secure and undisturbed continuance of all the blessings which my subjects have derived from a state of tranquility; but events have recently occurred, which require our united vigilance and exertion, in order to preserve the advantages which we have hitherto enjoyed."
"The seditious practices, which had been, in a great measure, checked by your firm and explicit declaration in the last session, and by the general concurrence of my people in the same sentiments, have of late been more openly renewed, and with increased activity."
"A spirit of tumult and disorder (the natural consequence of such practices) has shewn itself in acts of riot and insurrection, which required the inter-
position of a military force in support of the Civil Magistrate: The industry, employed to excite discontent on various pretexts, and in different parts of the kingdom, has appeared to proceed from a design to attempt the destruction of our happy constitution, and the subversion of all order and Government; and this design has evidently been pursued in connection and concert with persons in foreign countries."
"I have carefully observed a strict neutrality in the present war on the continent, and have uniformly abstained from any interference with respect to the internal affairs of France; but it is impossible for me to see, without the most serious uneasiness, the strong and increasing indications which have appeared there of an intention to excite disturbance in other countries, to disregard the rights of Neutral Nations, and to pursue views of conquest and aggrandizement, as well as to adopt towards my allies the States General, who have observed the same neutrality with myself, measures which are neither conformable to the law of nations, nor to the positive stipulations of existing treaties. Under all those circumstances, I have felt it my indispensable duty to have recourse to those means of prevention, and internal defence with which I am entrusted by law: And I have also thought it right to take steps for making some augmentation of my naval and military force; being persuaded that these exertions are necessary in the present state of affairs, and are best calculated both to maintain internal tranquility and to render a firm and temperate conduct effectual for preserving the blessings of peace."
"Nothing will be neglected on my part, that can contribute to that important object, consistently with the faithful performance of engagements which we are bound equally in interest and honour to fulfil."
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons,"
"I have ordered the Estimates for the ensuing year to be laid before you; and I have no doubt that you will be ready to make a due provision for the several branches of the public service."
"You will certainly join with me in lamenting our necessity for extraordinary expences, which may for a time prevent the application of additional sums beyond those which are already annually appropriated to the reduction of the Public Debt, or retard the relief which my subjects might have derived from a farther diminution of Taxes."
"But I am confident you will feel that those great ends will ultimately be best promoted by such exertions as are necessary for our present and future safety and tranquility."
"And it is a great consolation to me to reflect, that you will find ample resources for effectually defraying the expence of vigorous preparations, from the excess of the actual revenue beyond the ordinary expenditure."
"My Lords and Gentlemen,"
"I have great pleasure in acquainting you, that the brilliant successes of the British Arms in India, under the able conduct of Marquis Cornwallis, have led to the termination of the War, by an advantageous and honourable Peace, the terms of which are peculiarly satisfactory to me, from their tendency to secure the future tranquility of the British dominions in that part of the World."
"Your attention will now naturally be directed to the taking such Measures for the future Government of those valuable Possessions, as shall appear, from experience and full consideration, most likely to provide for their internal prosperity, and to secure the important advantages which may be derived from thence to the Commerce and Revenue of this country."
"I am persuaded that it will be the object of your immediate consideration, to adopt such Measures as may be necessary under the present circumstances, for enforcing obedience to the Laws, and for repressing every attempt to disturb the peace and tranquility of these kingdoms."
"You will be sensible how much depends on the result of your deliberations: and your uniform conduct is the best pledge that nothing will be wanting on your part which can contribute to the present security and permanent advantage of the country."
"I retain a deep and unalterable sense of the repeated proofs which I have received of your cordial and affectionate attachment to me; and I place an entire reliance on the continuance of those sentiments, as well as on your firm determination to defend and maintain that constitution which has so long protected the liberties and promoted the happiness of every class of my subjects."
"In endeavouring to preserve to posterity, the inestimable blessings which, under the favour of Providence, you have yourselves experienced, you may be assured of my zealous and cordial co-operation; and your joint efforts will, I doubt not be rendered completely effectual, by the decided support of a free and loyal people."
[As soon as his Majesty had ended, he, together with his several attendants, retired; and, Prayers being over, their Lordships proceeded to take the Speech into consideration.]
Mr. Fox, on Saturday, sent a message to Mr. Pitt informing him that he would early in the session move for an inquiry into the conduct of the latter, for having by proclamations, fortifications and the embodying the militia, greatly alarmed the public mind without explaining his reasons. Mr. Pitt sent an answer to Mr. Fox, that if he and the Duke of Poland would do him the honour of a visit, he would give them every satisfaction on the subject that they required. Mr. Fox sent a letter in reply, stating that he must decline a private intercourse on the business with Mr. Pitt, as the circumstances being of great publicity, he would rather give him an
opportunity of publicly explaining the motives of his actions.
It was reported in Paris on Saturday, that the Emperor and the Duke were dead. Since then M. Brissot has repeated the story in his paper.
The Duke of Brunswick, it is said, is thanked for his services by the King of Prussia, but informed at the same time that they are no longer wanted.
A correspondent, who eyed M. de la Fayette through the grate of his prison, at Wezel, describes him as setting in fullen Majesty—and he saw the note from the Prussian Monarch to the Commandant, which was thus laconic—"Guard the traitor La Fayette."
The gentleman, who received one hundred guineas to return a guinea per day till the Duke of Brunswick arrived at Paris, has offered one thousand guineas to be off the bargain.
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, February 9.
Yesterday arrived in this port the Ship Ann and Susan, Capt. Duplex, in 53 days from Cork.
Capt. Duplex informs us, though he has brought no late papers, that he saw in a paper a short time before he sailed, an account of the Trial of the French King and Queen, and that they were acquitted, and are at large:
That the English were fitting out a large FLEET against France, in consequence of the attack of the French on some place which the English were obliged to guaranty.
PHILADELPHIA, February 9.
Monday last, the Bill which passed the House of Representatives of the United States, authorizing a Loan of the Balances which shall be due on a final Settlement of Account from the United States to individual States, was negatived in the Senate—17 to 11.
Further accounts by the French Packet state, that on the 13th November, Gen. Dumourier gained a complete victory over the rear guard of the Austrian army—the day previous to his entering Brussels.
From MADRID GAZETTES to Decem. 14th. HEADS OF INTELLIGENCE.
Duke D'Alcedia, first Secretary of State, in place of the Count D'Arauda, who remains head of the Council.
Duke of Brunswick retired, and Lieut. General Kalkstein succeeds to the command of the Prussian army.
General Montesquieu, to avoid an arrest retired to Geneva, and being demanded by the French Resident, fled across the lake. Kellerman, who succeeded him, was preparing to march to Rome.
In the battle of Halle and Andeerbeech, near Brussels, Nov. 15, the French were completely successful. The Austrians retired towards Louvain. The loss on each side about 800.
The Duke of Saxe Teschen desired of Gen. Dumourier a suspension of arms, and to go into winter quarters—which was refused.
General Valence took possession of Namur without opposition, Nov. 21. La Maliere entered Antwerp without resistance, Nov. 18, and La Bourdonnaye would arrive there on the 19th with the main army. The citadel however had not yet surrendered.
Prince Kamitz, and Field Marshal Lacy, in—It is understood in Vienna (Nov. 5) that the King of Prussia has manifested to the Emperor his desire for conclusion of the war, and that the Emperor inclines to a composition with France. But if the war continues, their armies will act independently of each other. Facts seem to indicate war, but this would be the case even if peace was intended.
Lord Auckland, British Ambassador at the Hague, has declared, officially, by orders of his Court, that his master will scrupulously adhere to his stipulations in the treaty of 1788, and recommends a firm suppression of every attempt to disturb the interior tranquility of the Provinces.
The Imperialists lost 5000 men killed in the battle of Mons.
PARIS, Dec. 1. The Ministry of France order Gen. Dumourier to pursue the enemy's army into whatever country gives them asylum, and to destroy them before they are reinforced, or in a state to renew their attack on France.
Dumourier approaching Liege, and within 5 miles of it, on the 25th of November. Custine was at Mauburg Nov. 19, and had gained some small advantage over the Prussians.
From LISBON PAPERS to Dec. 27th.
The French are in possession of Ostend. They have declared in favor of opening the Scheld.
La Bourdonnaye resigned on a misunderstanding with Dumourier, and Lieut. Gen. Miranda succeeded to his command.
The Ambassador of France at Naples has received orders to retire from that capital.
Extract of a letter from Dublin, December 1.
"The surprising events now passing on the continent of Europe, are attended to with anxiety and astonishment, on all sides; to what lengths their consequences may extend, it is impossible to determine: that Holland will be involved, seems almost certain; and that England can no longer remain neuter, is generally dreaded. Stocks there are accordingly tumbling, much faster than at the commencement of the late war, or indeed almost any former war."

On the 23d instant, returned to this town from captivity with the Cherokees, Capt. Samuel Hanly, to the joy of his friends and country. The party who defeated and captured him, consisted of from fifty to sixty Cherokees and Creeks, and four Shawanees. He was hardly treated, according to the Indian custom, until it was decided on the 13th day of his captivity, that his life should be saved; and afterwards received every mark of kindness both from Indians and traders.
A Negro woman and three children were lately carried into the lower towns of the Cherokees, by ten young Cherokee warriors. The wench says she was taken from Kentucky, and was the property of Gen. Logan. They also brought in one scalp.
In the course of the present week arrived in town, John Thompson, one of the interpreters of the United States in the Cherokee nation, and Arthur Coody, late one of the British interpreters, by whom we learn, that the heads of the Cherokees, generally, are using their endeavours to induce the young warriors to desist from the commission of depredations on the citizens of the United States. Notwithstanding which,
On Tuesday the 22d instant John Pates was killed by Indians on Crooked-creek, about 16 miles from this place, and four scalps taken off him; by what party not yet discovered.
It is hoped, individuals of both parties will so far forget their injuries, as not, by any act of violence, retard the blessings of returning peace.
BALTIMORE, February 3.
A letter from a gentleman in Dublin, to his Friend in New York, dated November 14, says, "We had here some disagreeable Work, on reading the Catholic Bill. A numerous Mob paraded the Streets, shouting "Liberty and Equality;" they then proceeded to the Parliament House, in order, it is said, to give greater Force to the Question then in agitation, shouting, as before, "Liberty or Death." The Sheriffs, attended by the Military, appeared, and seized the Ringleaders; they immediately retaliated, by seizing the Officer of the Guard; the Sheriffs strove to call them to a Sense of their Duty, but in vain; the enraged Multitude threw Stones in every Direction, the Drums beat to arms—when those Friends to Liberty, the Irish Volunteers, turned out, headed by their patriotic Commanders, Colonel James Napper Tandy, and Colonel Smith; a Volley was discharged on each Side, immediately after which, the Military were ordered to their Barrack, fearing Citizen-Soldiers, who appeared for the Purpose of protecting the little Liberty they now enjoy."
A Letter of the 18th Inst. from a Gentleman in New-York, to his Correspondent in Philadelphia, says—"Three Days since, the French Packet, bearing the Cap of Liberty on her Main-top-gallant-mast-head, arrived here, after a Passage of 60 Days. I have been on board the Packet, with a Friend who perfectly understands the French Language, by whose Aid, together with my own Inquiries, I learned, that when Dumourier took Brussels he also took 4000 Prisoners, and the next Day was joined by 1500 Defectors; Cannon by Hundreds, &c. and that the King of Prussia had declared and acknowledged the French a free and independent People—that he has retired to Berlin, and swears Vengeance against the Emigrant Princes for deceiving him, besides demanding Reimbursement for Men and Expenses—All Italy, it was expected, would fall immediately into the Hands of the French, and that the Pope was actually a prisoner before the Time of the Packet's sailing.—Of these Things, however, we shall soon be able to mention further Particulars."
ALEXANDRIA, February 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in England to his friend in this town, Dec. 3d.
"The exportation of Corn has been stopped by an arbitrary order of the Privy Council, which comprehended Ships already in loading and chartered. The soldiery are shifting their Quarters every month. The Dock-Yards are full of Workmen. The Government is encouraging counter associations (for perpetuating all manner of abuses, as we call them) in oppositions for parliamentary reform, which have overspread the land, and which, if they succeed in the first step, will certainly urge on the Government to Republicanism. Stocks have fallen from 96 to 75 within three weeks; in a word, an alarm that "the state is in danger," has gained ground every where; and some are looking for an insurrection, and some for a French War."
MARTINSBURG, FEBRUARY 25.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Philadelphia, dated February 10, to his correspondents in this town.
"By the New-York mail of yesterday, we have British papers to the 13th December. That Island seems to be in a great ferment—the Parliament called three weeks sooner than intended—the navy and army to be augmented—the militia embodied, for the express purpose of suppressing riots and insurrections—the guards at the Bank doubled—the artillery at the Tower augmented, and the fortifications repairing—a train of artillery placed in the Park, and all the regular troops within 100 miles, ordered to the capital. It is said the King of France has been tried, acquitted, and set at liberty, and walks the streets of Paris as Citizen Louis Capet."
The Whitehall Evening Post, of December 20, contains an account of the TRIAL of THOMAS PAINE, for a LIBEL against the Government of Great Britain, of which the Jury found him GUILTY, without being from Court.
A French Gentleman in Philadelphia has received a letter from Marseilles, which mentions that the city of Rome has surrendered to the army of the French, commanded by General Anselm; he advanced so rapidly, that his Holiness could not effectuate his escape, and has been taken prisoner. Particular details of this new conquest are not expressed, but we hope soon to be able to give full information about it, having the strongest grounds to think that this very interesting intelligence will be authenticated in a few days. The same letter mentions also, that Holland has acknowledged the sovereignty of the Republic of France—and that the King of Prussia himself is ready to follow the example.
By papers from Paris, it is authenticated, that an army of 40,000 men was forming in France, destined on an expedition to spread the blessings of EQUAL LIBERTY in Spain.
The Americans who visit France, says a late paper, are treated with great respect and attention—and the government, confident of their fidelity, are solicitous to engage them in the service of the Republic: Several who have gone thither, have been promoted to Field Officers; and some to Marcha-de-Camp, a grade equal to Major-General.
DIED. Mr. JOHN TAYLER—also—Mr. MATTHEW DUNCAN.
TO BE SOLD, The PLANTATION, belonging to the Subscriber; situated about 5 miles from Martinsburg, and the same distance from Shepherd's Town, containing about 280 acres of good farming land, well timbered, &c. &c. For terms of sale, apply on the premises, to
TUNIS QUICK. Berkeley County, February 22, 1793.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on the 19th instant, from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named SUMMERS, about 5 feet 8 inches high, 25 or 26 years old, of a tawny colour, and is a smart, strong, active fellow:—he had on a white home-made cloth coat, and buck-skin breeches. Whoever takes up said run-away, and returns him to me, shall have the above reward, and necessary charges.
JOHN KERNEY. Berkeley, February 23, 1793.
CAME to the Subscriber's Plantation, some time last summer, a brown mare colt, one year old last spring, has a mealy nose, and a small white spot on the near hind foot, no perceivable brand or ear mark. Also, a red bull, four years old next spring, no marks or brand, except some flits in his ear, supposed to have been done by dogs.
The owner or owners are desired to prove property, pay charges, and take them away. JOSIAH SWEARINGEN. Berkeley County, 16th February, 1793.
ALL Persons having demands against the estate of CHARLES DEMOSS and REBECCA his wife, deceased, by executions, judgments, or bonds, are desired to bring them in immediately; and all persons indebted are likewise requested to make immediate payments, to JAMES HOLIDAY, JONATHAN GARARD. } Executors. February 20, 1793.
FOR SALE, About 170 acres of excellent Farming LAND,
Close by Charlestown, in Berkeley County, Virginia. Eighty acres cleared—16 of which are meadow and meadow ground, equal to any in the State, through which a constant stream of water runs, sufficient and convenient to water the whole at pleasure, under good fence, and may with ease be divided into small enclosures so as to admit water into each.
For terms apply to FRANCIS KEYES, on the land, or to Mr. ALEXANDER WHITE, in the neighbourhood.
A L S O, Two hundred and fifty acres more, to be disposed of. This tract is immediately below the former, on the same stream, about the same quantity of meadow, excellent farming land, under good fence, and well timbered, and near two hundred acres more, immediately above the first tract, forty acres of meadow, on the same stream, farming land equal to the first tract; part of this tract is a reversion dependant on the life of a widow, aged 70 years and upwards.
The Subscriber ventures to affirm, that the whole tract united, will form as pleasant, profitable, and convenient a situation for farming and grazing, as any in the rich and fertile country where it lies. FRANCIS KEYES.
February 23, 1793.
G E N T L E M E N,
I do myself the honor to transmit to you, without loss of time, certain Acts passed the last Session of the General Assembly.
Among them you will find one, intitled, "An Act for regulating the Militia of this Commonwealth."
It is important to the Community, that the objects of the law be carried into execution without delay.
I must therefore request, you will be pleased to furnish me with the recommendations required on your part, in as much as the receipt thereof is a prerequisite to our further action under the Law.
At present the Commonwealth may be considered destitute of any legal system of defence, and therefore it is essentially necessary, instantly to complete the measures, which give effect to the Act regulating the Militia.
In the 13th Section, you will find a Company of Grenadiers, Light Infantry, or Riflemen, is annexed to each Battalion, and that the Officers must be appointed out of the present Commissioned Officers.—It will very much assist the Executive, in their accomplishment of this part of the Law, if the Court in its recommendation would designate the Gentlemen best fitted to fill these Offices.
The County of Berkeley composes two Regiments, each Regiment to consist of Two Battalions. It will be necessary therefore, that you distinguish each Battalion by numbering them First and Second of 55th Regiment, and First and Second of 67th Regiment, and that you Particularize the Officers recommended for each Battalion.
By the 14th Section, the Governor, with advice of Council, is empowered to appoint, at Discretion, One Captain, and two Lieutenants, Officers of a Company of Artillery, and One Captain, Two Lieutenants, One Cornet, Officers of a Company of Cavalry to be annexed to each Brigade.
In pursuance of this power, the Executive have thought proper, for the present, to authorize the Enlistment of the following Companies, viz.
For the First Division, a Company of Artillery in the Town of Peterburg, and a troop of Cavalry in the Town of Lynchburg.
For the Second Division, a Company of Artillery in the Town of Alexandria, and a troop of Cavalry in the Town of Fredericksburg.
For the Third Division a Troop of Cavalry in the Town of Winchester, and a Troop of Cavalry in the Town of Staunton.
And, for the Fourth Division, a Troop of Cavalry, and a Company of Artillery in the City of Richmond; a Troop of Cavalry in the City of Williamsburg; and One Company of Artillery in the Borough of Norfolk.
Should it be deemed proper to direct the enlistment of additional Companies, the same will be done on application from the Brigades.
I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, very respectfully, Your most obedient servant, H. LEE.
To the JUSTICES of BERKELEY.
THE Court at their last meeting determined to appoint the Militia Officers, agreeable to the late law and the above instructions, on the 5th day of next March Court, and have given this Notice, that all officers in the former Militia may come in on that day and apply for Commissions; and those who do not, will be considered as supernumerary.
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 4th Monday in May next, 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.
Per order of the Trustees, ROBERT COCKBURN, Secretary. February 23, 1793.
THE Trustees of the Town of MARTINSBURG, have appointed to meet at the Court-House, on the last Saturday of next month, in order to grant Deeds for Lots in the said town, to any person or persons intitled to them. All such persons are desired to attend.
Per order, ROBERT COCKBURN. February 23, 1793.
AN Election will be held at the Court-House, on the Third Monday in March next, for the purpose of electing a proper person to represent this District, composed of Frederick and Berkeley, in Congress. All persons intitled to vote, are desired to attend; and all persons having a right to vote, and neglect their attendance, will be proceeded against as the law directs.
GEORGE CUNNINGHAM, Sheriff. Berkeley County, February 20, 1793.
Wanted to purchase, An active, healthy, well-grown NEGRO BOY, About 15 or 16 years old, for which the cash will be paid on delivery. Inquire of the Printer.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
CIVIC SONG.
The NEW "DAUPHIN" to the tune of the old.
ALL hail! to Freedom's Sons, Who arms and arts combine, Whose brows the Laurel-crown! And Olive wreath entwine!
No perjur'd Monarch's First-Born son, Inspires our festive voice; A Nation's natal day commands Columbia to rejoice!
CHORUS.
Let fame her loudest Clarion found, To celebrate the birth Of Freedom, child of Heaven, And Dauphin of the earth.
No more the scepter'd knave, Nor vile assassin crown'd, A subject world shall sway, And by that world renown'd.
For equal free-born man no more Will bear a Tyrant's chains, Because the blood of ages flows In his polluted veins.
CHO. Let Fame &c.
Borne on the swiftest wings, That plume the flight of time, Her Flambeau Freedom flings, And kindles every clime;
The fire of truth, which Bourbon's throne, With vollied flames o'er ran; Now spreads o'er earth the electric shock, And nerves the slave to man.
CHO. Let Fame &c.
May that fair sun whose beams First ray'd Columbia's shore, Each distant zone illume, And rise to set no more.
And now, by deathless hero's rear'd, Behind a temple rise, Whose base on Nature's rock is laid, Whose roof shall touch the skies!
CHO. Let Fame &c.
SWAN TAVERN. MARTINSBURG.
Will m . Craghill, jun.
HAVING removed into his house, lately occupied by Mr. JAMES GRAHAM, and furnished himself with every necessary supply, suitable for a Public House, now offers his services to such Gentlemen as may please to favour him with their commands; and assures them, that every possible attention shall be paid to entertain them agreeably, and every endeavour used to afford entire satisfaction.
Martinsburg, 6th February, 1793.
James Graham,
MOST respectfully acquaints his Friends and the Public, that he has removed from the house he lately occupied, opposite the Sign of the Ship, to the RED HOUSE of Mr. Frederick Snyder's, (noted by a PUMP before the door) where he is now completely furnished in every respect, for the genteel entertainment of travelling and other Gentlemen.
Martinsburg, 6th February, 1793.
N O T I C E.
WHEREAS on the 2d instant, I gave a promissary Note to William Vanborne, of this county for the sum of twenty pounds, currency, one half of which sum payable the last of April next, the other half in September following, which Note was given in consideration for a horse purchased of said Vanborne, but as the said horse did not prove sound and free from defect, agreeable to the terms of the contract, I hereby forewarn all persons from taking an assignment on said Note, as I am determined not to pay it, unless compelled by law.
ANDREW MCCORMICK.
Berkeley, January 12, 1793.
Mr. & Mrs. Jones,
From Anapolis, Proposes to open, on the first Monday in February,
A Boarding School,
For the Improvement of YOUNG LADIES; and as they are Qualified by a very Liberal Education, they hope to acquire and retain the Encouragement of the Public.
In this School will be taught Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, Tambour and Dresden, English and French Embroidery, Drawing and Painting in Water Colours, Geography, Flogree and Riband work, plain and coloured Needle work of all kinds, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, Seed, Shell, and Paper Work, &c. &c.
Mr. JONES will also Teach, in a Separate House, a few YOUNG GENTLEMEN English Grammar, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Book-Keeping. —
Every requisite Attention will be paid to the Scholars with respect to their Morals and Conduct.
For Terms apply to the Subscribers living in the House formerly occupied by Mr. Riddle.
Elizabeth (Hager's) Town, January 18, 1793.
ONE DOLLAR REWARD.
RAN away from the Subscriber, living near Shepherd's-Town, a boy named JOHN REED, between sixteen and seventeen years old, rather under the common size of boys of his age, shews his fore teeth a little, and is rather hard favoured;—had on when he ran away a half-worn felt hat, a grey coating coat lined with crimson coloured durant, a waistcoat of a redish colour, his shirt of home-made linen, brown cloth overalls, white stockings, and shoes that had been half soled. I believe he has been persuaded away from me by some evil-disposed people, and therefore forewarn all such from harbouring or employing him, and will give One Dollar reward for securing him in any goal, or return him to me.
MARY DARKE.
January 26, 1793.
ALEXANDRIA, JANUARY 18, 1793. The SUBSCRIBER has just opened, A HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT,
IN that noted and commodious Dwelling, lately occupied by Mr. JOHN WISE. He has supplied himself with a most excellent Cook, who was for many years employed as such by the President of the United States—has engaged two very complete Waiters—two active and smart hostlers—has been very particular in the choice of his liquors and selecting his provisions of every kind; and as he is determined to pay the strictest attention to his business, he flatters himself that those who may be pleased to favour him with their custom, will not find themselves disappointed at the usage they shall meet with.
JOHN ABERT.
N. B. An honest, sober and diligent young man, who can come well recommended, is wanted at said place, to act as a Bar-keeper.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 22d day of November, 1792.
IN CHANCERY.
John Potts, eldest son and heir at law, and Elizabeth Potts, daughter and legatee of Jonas Potts, dec. } Compts.
Against
George Beeler, administrator, &c. of William Vestall, dec. who was administrator of John Vestall, dec. who was executor of Jonas Potts, dec. and William Vestall, eldest son and heir at law of the said William Vestall, dec. who was eldest son and heir at law of the said John Vestall, dec. } Defs.
THE defendant Beeler, not having entered his appearance, agreeable to an Act of Assembly, and according to the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that he is not an inhabitant of this country, on the motion of the complainants, by their counsel—It is ordered, that the said defendant Beeler do appear here, on the third Tuesday in March next, and answer the bill of the complainants—and that a copy of this order be forthwith published 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. Teste.
MOSES HUNTER, c. c.
The Subscribers for this Paper in the vicinity of Winchester, are informed, that their Papers are lodged every Tuesday evening, at Capt. John Brady's.
Subscriptions for this paper, at Two Dollars per annum, free of postage, are received at Winchester, by Capt. JOHN BRADY.
LANDS FOR LANDS.
TO BE DISPOSED OF,
FOUR Hundred Acres of Land, (called MAHON'S) lying on Buffalo-creek, Monongalia County, upon which there are upwards of 40 acres of the best meadow, a good mill seat and spring, and the land equal to any on the Western waters.
Three Hundred and eighty four acres adjoining, below, on same creek, a large proportion of meadow, and a good spring, the upland equal, which is held by settlement-right, and a general warrantee will be given.
One Thousand Acres on the Dunkard-mill run, a branch of said creek, held by preemption-right, of equal quality to the above, and the same warrantee will be given, all lying from 14 to 25 miles from Morgan-Town, and from 3 to 11 miles from Monongalia river—the State road from Morgan-Town to the little Kenhawa passes near or through the said land.
One Thousand Acres on Bingerma's creek, held by preemption-right, a great proportion of meadow, and well watered, which lies in the same county, the upland of good quality, about 10 miles farther from Morgan-Town.
One thousand acres on the little Kenhawa, about 14 miles from the mouth of said river, held by an old location on treasury-warrant, the land also very rich.
Any property in the counties of Berkeley or Frederick, negroes, or good bonds, will be taken in payment.
DAVID GRAY.
Berkeley, April 25, 1792.
1277.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of
George Stewart, deceased, are requested to settle their respective balances against March Court next ensuing; those who do not may expect to be dealt with as the law directs, without discrimination of persons:—And all those having any demands against said Estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, properly attested, that they may be settled on Monday the 25th day of March next, at the house where-in Mr. Joseph Lemen now lives, in Middletown, which said house, formerly occupied as a tavern, is to be rented or sold, and possession given the first day of April next ensuing.
HUGH STEWART, } Executors. JOHN GRAY. }
January 16th, 1793.
FOR SALE,
449 Acres of LAND, lying on New-Creek, in Hampshire County, within 2 1/2 miles of Potomac River, 200 acres of which land are tillable, 50 acres are cleared and under fence, 4 or 5 acres are in good meadow, and much more may be added. The land is thin, but valuable, being convenient to navigation, which is daily improving—boats now load at the mouth of New-Creek. A general warrantee will be given the purchaser.
For terms, apply to THOMAS WHITTAKER, near Charlestown.
Sept. 14, 1792.
127.
A JOURNEYMAN PRINTER.
Wanted immediately, by the Printer hereof, An industrious Journeyman Printer, To whom constant employ will be given. A stout young lad would be taken as an Apprentice.
TAKEN up by the Subscriber, living near Keeptryfe Furnace, a small bay MARE, with her sucking Colt—the Mare is shod all round, no brand, supposed about nine years old. She has been posted and appraised according to law. The owner is desired to prove his property, pay charges, and take her away.
WILLIAM MERRIT.
Berkeley County, January 14, 1793.
SIX PENCE REWARD.
RAN away from the Subscriber, an apprentice boy, by the name of MICHAEL BURK. Whoever returns the said runaway to me, shall be entitled to the above reward, but receive no thanks.
JOHN RICHARDSON.
Shepherd's-Town, Jan. 24, 1793.
For Sale, at this Office, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Common Bonds and Notes, Lawyer's Declarations, &c. &c.