The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1791-10-10 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1791.
[NUMBER 48 OF VOL. I.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
To be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, On Friday, the 28th day of October next ensuing, At the Bower Plantation of the late General ADAM STEPHEN, on Opeckon Creek, in Berkeley County, a number of HORSES AND HORNED CATTLE, Amongst which are several fat Bullocks. Twelve months credit will be given, upon giving bond, with approved security. MOSES HUNTER. September 28, 1791.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE Subscriber returns thanks to his Friends, and the Public in general, and informs them, that he means to occupy that new Brick Building on the Race Ground, belonging to Capt. James Stroud, to- gether with the house he now lives in;—he expects from the situation, conveniences, and beautiful pro- spect therefrom, that he may meet with encourage- ment.—The excellent stabling, &c. and best of liquors, he flatters himself will be an inducement to those who may please to make trial. FLO. MAHONY. Martinsburg, Sept. 25, 1791.
George-Town, September 9, 1791. The Sale of LOTS in the FEDERAL CITY, will commence on Monday the 17th day of October next. THE Commissioners finding they may engage materials and workmen for the Public Build- ings, to any desirable extent—with a view to draw the fund into action, so as to facilitate the work, in- stead of a deposit of eight per cent, will require one- fourth part of the purchase-money to be paid down, the residue to be on bond, with security, payable with interest in three equal yearly payments.—The manner of improvement will be published at the sale. THOMAS JOHNSON, DAVID STUART, } Commissioners. DANIEL CAROLL, }
L O N D O N, July 23. DECLARATION, Of the Volunteers and Inhabitants at large of the Town and Neighbourhood of BELFAST, on the subject of the French Revolution,—unanimously ag- reed to at an Assembly held by Public Notice on the 14th of July, 1791.
NEITHER on marble nor on brass can the rights and duties of men be so durably registered as on their memories and on their hearts. We, there- fore, meet this day to commemorate the French re- volution, that the remembrance of this great event may sink deeply into our hearts; warmed not mere- ly with the fellow feeling of townsmen, but with a sympathy which binds us to the human race in a brotherhood of interest, of duty, and of affection. A revolution of such moment to mankind, involv- ing so many millions, embracing so great a country, and compleated in so short a time, is apt to con- found and perplex by the magnitude of the object, and the rapidity of its motion. We, therefore, think it best to attach our minds upon one simple sublime truth, where our opinions may centre, and judgments find stability. We are men of plain, and, we hope, sound understanding.—We will dis- entangle ourselves from those bewitching bonds with which an enticing and meretricious eloquence has of late vainly endeavoured to tie down the freedom and the strength of manhood; and neither sophis- ticated by genius nor rendered miserable by refine- ment and mystery, we will think and declare our thoughts, not as politicians, but as men, as citizens, and as volunteers.
As men, therefore, we think, that the govern- ment is a trust for the use of the people, in the lar- gest sense of that misapprehended word. We think that the public weal is the end of government and that the forms of government are merely the muta- ble means for obtaining this end; means that may be modelled or changed by the real will of the public; a will supreme; paramount to all other au- thority. As citizens, we think that no people can promise unconditional obedience; and that obedience itself ceases to be a duty when the will of the people ceas- es to be the law of the land. As volunteers, we think that the force of the people should form the guarantee of public happi- ness. Here, then, we take our stand, and if we be asked, what is the French revolution to US?—We answer much.
1. Much as men. It is good for human nature that the grass grows where the Bastile stood. We do rejoice at an event which seemed the breaking of a charm that held universal France in a Bastile of civil and religious bondage. When we behold this enormous misshapen pile of abuses cemented by cus- tom, and raised upon the ignorance of a prostrate people, tottering to its base—to the very level of equal liberty and commonweal, we do really rejoice at this resurrection of human nature; and we con- gratulate our brother, man, coming forth from the vauls of ingenious torture, and from the cave of death. We do congratulate the christian world that there is in it, one great nation, which has re- nounced all ideas of conquest, and has published the first glorious manifests of humanity, of union and of peace. In return, we pray to God that peace may rest in their land, and that it may never be in the power of royalty, nobility, or priesthood, to disturb the harmony of a good people, consulting about those laws which must insure their own hap- piness, and that of unborn millions.—The French revolution is therefore much to us as men, and much to us, 2. As Irishmen. We too have a country, and we hold it very dear—so dear to us its interest, that we with all civil and religious intolerance annihila- ted in this land—so dear to us its honour, that we with an eternal stop to the traffic of public liberty, which is bought by one and sold to another—so dear to us its freedom, that we wish for nothing so much as a real representative of the national will the su- rest guide and guardian of national happiness. Go on then great—and gallant people! to prac- tice the sublime philosophy of your legislation; to force applause from nations least disposed to do you justice; and not by omnipotence of reason, to con- vert and liberate the world: A world whose eyes are fixed on you; whose heart is with you; who talks of you with all her tongues. You are, in ev- ery truth, the hope of this world; of all except a few men in a few cabinets, who thought the human race belonged to them, not they to the human race; but now are taught by awful example, and tremble; and dare not confide in armies arrayed against you and your cause. Resolved unanimously, That a copy of this decla- ration be forthwith transmitted, in our name, by our President, to the National Assembly of France. WILLIAM SHARMAN, President.
Colonel Sharman having left the chair, and Lieu- tenant Colonel Banks been called to it: Resolved unanimously, That the warmest thanks of this assembly be presented to our President, for his exemplary conduct on this and every former oc- casion, as a Volunteer and an Irishman. STEWART BANKS.
We are every day further confirmed in a general pacification soon taking place, from a variety of causes which at this time present themselves from different corners of Europe, viz. The declining state of the Empresses health, the pressing sollicita- tions of the courts of Great Britain and Berlin, the ticklish situation of the Emperor and the King of Spain. The French and Dutch houses seem to think so, in common with the generality here, as large orders for buying in our funds have been received and exe- cuted within these few days. What seems extraordinary—the general opinion, and the increasing price of the funds strongly indi- cate a peace; yet pressing occasionally continues— this is only to be accounted for—that in the present situation of France, which might draw on an at- tempt at a counter-revolution, in which some of the powers of Europe may be necessarily engaged, it perhaps might be proper for Great Britain at least to be seen in force. The spirit of violence against the King is now so strong in Paris, that a memorial has been presented to the assembly by a body of the people, declaring “that they will never acknowledge Louis XVI. nor any other King unless the majority of the nation express a wish to that effect.” In almost every part of Paris, some one or other was haranguing the mob against the decree of the assembly on the King’s inviolability, when the messenger came a- way. Moderate people, however, think that the Na- tional Assembly’s granting inviolability to the King, was one of the most prudent steps they could take to save their country from the horrors of a foreign war. It was next to an impossibility that the Em- peror, or the King of Spain, could be quiet specta- tors of the contrary conduct, and yet, from the in- trestine divisions of the several clubs in Paris, their late determination seems to threaten civil war, un- less some temporary expedient is hit upon. July 26. Sir William Fawcett, the Adjutant Ge- neral of the army, was called before the Cabinet Council on Friday night two or three times, and consulted; from whence it is conjectured, that ano-
ther errand to Germany is determined, for Sir Wil- iam to engage auxiliary troops, in case of necessity. L. E. P. The assurances which we have uniformly given our readers of the speedy establishment of general tranquility, are confirmed by the tenor of all the intelligence received by the foreign mails. The al- lied powers, it is said, have at last agreed to leave the Empress to make peace with Turkey on equita- ble terms and such as that country may accept with horror. This extent must serve as the basis of a ge- neral peace which it is reported will be adjusted on the principle of a modified statu quo for Russia, and terms very advantageous to our allies. Such is the assurance of the success of the pacific arrangements that are made, it is added, that a suspension of hostile preparations has every where taken place, which it cannot be doubted must very shortly extend to this country. G. E. P.
NEW-YORK, September 21. CONFLAGRATION! Yesterday morning at about 1 o’clock, this city was alarmed by the cry of fire. The fire-men and citizens, on this occasion, with their usual alacrity, flew to stem the progress of that devouring element and to save the lives and property of their brethren and friends. The block of buildings between the Jews’ Ally and Duke-street, bounded on the North by Mill-street, and some buildings adjoining the custom-house, were the devoted objects, consisting of 11 houses, 2 stores, 3 stables, and 1 bake-house. Several tenanted families of labourers lost their furniture, &c. particularly Mr. James Paxton, a carpenter, being next to the bake house, where the fire broke out; when he awoke from sleep he was so surrounded with liquid flame that he was obliged to cut a passage through the fence for his astonished wife and family, and before his return from escort- ing them out of danger, his dwelling was in flames, with all he possessed, leaving him an object of com- passion and the charitable assistance of his fellow- citizens. The fire proceeded from the bake-house, and be- fore proper assistance could be given, that building and adjoining houses were all in a blaze, which conti- nuing to rage and spread, baffled the utmost exerti- ons of thousands of well equipped citizens who were constantly plying their engines and fire-hooks. The horror of this fire exceeds any thing of the kind experienced in this city since the war. The loss cannot be exactly estimated but may be supposed to exceed twenty thousand pounds. The fate of the elegant buildings in Great Duck- street, Hanover Square, Smith and Princess streets, as well as the custom house, which was preserved by great exertions, was suspended for an awful period; but, what exertions can exceed those of the fire- men and citizens of New-York, their efforts, with guided judgment, stopped the raging progress, and happily no lives were lost. The scene, ensemble, was majestically awful! Its duration was from one to six o’clock, and it is not probable the heat and smoke from the ruins will cease in several days. The loss of our fellow citi- zens extorts a sympathy, and the distresses of some individuals, on this occasion, demand the public contribution.
The following is a list of houses burned down by the fire yesterday morning. A house of the widow Levy, in Duke-street, and a back store in Mill-street. A house of Capt. Hugh Stocker in Duke-street, and a back store in Mill-street. A house of Mr. Tinney in Duke-street, and a back dwelling house in Mill-street. A house of Mr. Rodgers in Duke-street, and a back store in Mill-street. A house of R. and J. Suydam in Duke-street, and a back store in Mill-street. A house of John Henry in Duke-street, and a back store in Mill-street. A house of R. Pinto in Duke-street, and a back store in Mill-street. The house of the Rev. Mr. Seixes; the house of the widow Miller, and the coach-house and stables of Mr. Goelet in Mill-street—Mr. Goelet’s horses perished in the stables. The custom house, which was on fire several times, was saved only by the greatest exertions of a num- ber of very active citizens. The wind being very high, great quantities of coal and burning shingles were carried over the city to a great distance, occasioning much distress and anxiety, from an apprehension that the town would take fire in another quarter. Several houses and stores adjoining the burnt buildings are much injured; and very considerable losses have been sustained by this disaster. Two children were rescued from the flames of a house in Duke-street by means of a pole and basket; they were asleep in the third story of the house, and were not awakened until the house was on fire.

Foreign Advices.
By the Ship William Penn , Capt. Sutton , from London , and by the Ship Birmingham-Packet , Capt. Simmons , from Bristol , arrived at Philadelphia , we have the following fresh and important advices, viz.
V I E N N A, July 13.
IT is reported that a manifesto has been proposed to all the foreign powers, not against the constitution which France has adopted, but against the insults committed against the majesty of the throne. The manner in which it is mentioned is so positive, that we are induced to believe it is on the point of being published.
L O N D O N, August 2. OF RUNAWAY LOUIS.
LOUIS is not likely to be supported by other powers, he has rendered the name and word of a King so completely contemptible, that there is not a Monarch in Europe who must not be offended with his conduct.
LOUIS confesses that he lost his kingdom for a Mutton Chop, and declares that as long as he lives he shall be ashamed to look a sheep in the face!
MARK ANTONY has been very much blamed for losing the Roman Empire for a woman; but what will future historians say of the King of France, who lost his kingdom for a Mutton Chop and a bottle of Burgundy!
When the King and Queen of France were making their escape, the latter often chid his Majesty for stopping to eat, and LOUIS justified himself from Hudibras—
“What then? “Why Kings must eat as well as men?”
RIOTS IN SHEFFIELD!
An expected Riot has been a matter of general conversation at Sheffield for four or five days before any actual Riot took place. A detachment of troops were sent for, and by their arrival the mob appeared to be provoked to instant outrage. When the last accounts came away there was every reason to believe that the arrival of more troops, and the exertions of the Magistrates, had effectually suppressed their turbulent spirit.
The following are the most authentic particulars that have yet been received:
By an act of the last Session, a large common, near the town of Sheffield, has been inclosed, and the populace directed their resentment against the parties who were interested in this inclosure.
On Wednesday morning the mob went to the gaol, where they effected no mischief, except demolishing the windows. They also broke the windows of Mr. EYRE, Steward to the Duke of Norfolk. They afterwards proceeded to the house of the Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, near Sheffield, to which they set fire, but it was fortunately extinguished without any material damage.
The Magistrates assembled the Peace Officers, and repulsed the mob; what remained was effected by a party of the military under the command of Capt. Pulhill, to whom much praise is due for his good conduct. The troops were once obliged to fire, but we do not hear of any lives being lost. Several of those who joined the riot are known to have come from Birmingham.
When the Messenger left Sheffield, tranquility was perfectly restored.
Sheffield July 8. On my arrival here last night, I was not a little surprised to find hundreds of people assembled, and busily employed in pulling down the Town gaol, after having first given all the prisoners their liberty. From thence they went to Justice WILKINSON's house, and set fire to his valuable Library; but, happily, the fire was got under. They then set fire to seven large hay stacks and also the windows of the Roman Catholic Chapel.
When the Soldiers arrived they were obliged to fire several times; but I have not heard that any one was hurt. The mob then dispersed, and did not again assemble for that night.
This day the Justices have sworn in more than an hundred Constables, who are now going about the town in different parties, to desire all people to go home; but we are all in great fear that this will be a dreadful night, as the rioters are increasing very fast in numbers.
Another party of Soldiers came into town this day, and the Justices, Constables and Military, are very active—they have taken a number of the rioters prisoners.
RIOTS IN DUBLIN!
Dublin, July 26. On Sunday evening a tumult took place here, which threatened to have serious consequences. A great body of the populace assembled for the purpose of revenging an assault made upon a soldier in one of the low brothels in Fleet-Lane by one of those respectable female-attendants, called Bullies. The mob went to Fleet-Lane, which has long been famous for its numerous receptacles of the lowest prostitutes and most desperate villains, and in about an hour every house of that description in that neighbourhood, was completely gutted of the few articles of furniture they contained, and the doors and windows entirely destroyed.
From Fleet-Lane, the spirit of chastisement called the attention of the multitude to Crownahill another seminary for initiating youth in the mysteries of the Paphian Queen—where three houses were by the mob emptied of their furniture, and the doors, windows, and floors, completely destroyed. A body of
the Military, and one of Volunteers, who assembled on the first intimation of a riot now arriving at the spot, prevented any further Mischief for the night. —On Monday morning however, there were strong symptoms of a desire in the populace to renew the attack, and a reinforcement of Military was necessary. By a proper distribution of strong guards at the ends of the different lanes which seemed to be threatened, good order was completely restored, and every thing is in quiet again. It is not true that the mob burnt any houses.
A gentleman who arrived last night in town from Calais, in a great degree confirms the report of the Queen of France; he mentions it was confidently said at Calais, that poison of a deleterious nature had been administered to her, and that although the strength of her constitution had in the first instance withstood its violence, she was now sinking beneath its baneful influence.
Notwithstanding, from our reliance on the veracity of our informant, we are inclined to credit this account, we shall not present it to the public as authentic, as we did not receive it through our regular channel of information, from Paris.
Mr. Hammond's appointment to the American States is said to be for special purposes. The general opinion is, that he is to form a commercial connexion, and to promote such an alliance as may prevent the new States from making a similar treaty with the Spaniards.
August 2. The Princess-Royal of Prussia, to whom the Duke of York is shortly to be united, is beautiful, accomplished, and not more than 24 years of age.
August 4. Yesterday goods to the amount of one hundred and forty thousand pounds were entered at the Custom-house for America.
The Swiss Cantons are said to be divided with respect to the orders that ought to be sent to their troops in the French service. Some of them view the revolution with a jealous eye, while others are disposed to support it. In the mean time the troops, both officers and men, submit without remonstrance to all the regulations of the National Assembly.
August 5. A report prevails that a march is seriously proposed to the Prince of Wales, which his Royal Highness is not likely to refuse.
It is reported, that her Majesty has ordered a superb present of jewellery to the Princess of Prussia, lately betrothed to his Royal Highness the Duke of York.
The fortune of the Princess-Royal of Prussia is spoken of to the value of three hundred thousand pounds. The late Frederick King of Prussia, left in his coffers between seven and eight millions sterling.
At an early period, we submitted to the public the pleasing information, that on the 6th, 7th, and 8th days of June last, the several propositions made to the Empress of Russia from our Court, by Mr. Fawkner, for the accomplishment of peace between the Courts of Petersburg and Constantinople, has been acceded to on the part of her Imperial Majesty, and only waited the ratification of the Divan.
That ratification being acquired, and the belligerent powers having mutually pledged themselves to effect and perpetuate the great object, ( Peace upon honorable terms ) which appeared all that the allied Courts either pressed or wished, agreed thereto, on certain specific terms proposed for that purpose; and the Courts of London and Berlin approved of the same.
This approbation was the notification to Mr. Fawkner, for appearing, at the Court of Petersburg, in the dignified appointment of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of London, in which character he completed the objects effectually that he commenced in a more private capacity, and transmitted officially the intelligence thereof.
Thus, in the space of two months, has Mr. Fawkner, with an uncommon degree of spirit and expedition, completed the intent and design of his mission, and been the happy medium whereby two jarring nations, which had been years at variance, become reconciled to each other at the same time that he dismayed that consequence, rank, and exalted pre-eminence, which Great Britain holds among the nations of the world, as the powerful arbiter of Peace and War.
UNITED STATES. MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, September 17. IMPORTANT ARTICLE.
The patrons of the Centinel have for some days anxiously wished to know what would be the decree of the National Assembly, in consequence of the flight of the King of France. The Editor is happy, that through the attention and politeness of a gentleman, who arrived yesterday in the ship George from Ostend, he is enabled to announce the desired intelligence. He hastens to inform.
That on the memorable 14th of July, the seven united committees, the Diplomatic, Military, and Constitution, and those of Revision, of Criminal Jurisprudence, of Reports, and of Inquiries, reported the manner in which the Assembly ought, according to the laws of the constitution, to conduct themselves towards the King. After a variety of reasons therefor, they report, —“THAT IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS NO CRIME COMMITTED AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION BY THE KING: AND IF THERE
WAS, STILL THE KING'S INVOLABILITY WOULD NOT PERMIT HIM TO BE TRIED.” This report, altho' extremely unpopular among the enraged of Paris, was nevertheless adopted by the Assembly.
NATHANIEL BARRETT, Esq. who arrived in town yesterday, via Cape Ann, from France, which he left the 1st of August, informs us, that the most perfect tranquility pervaded the whole of that kingdom, united with a determined resolution to defend the principles of the revolution against all attempts against them, internal or external. That the flight of the king did not excite an agitation of 48 hours continuance. That on the promulgation of the decree, exonerating the king from all culpability, and declaring his person inviolable, a few rioters assembled at the Champ de Mars, to swear not to have a king, and that two persons fell victims to their rage—but that the Marquis de la Fayette, at the desire of the municipality, immediately marched a body of the National Guards (who, to a man, are true to the constitution) and after some opposition from the mob, about a dozen of whom were killed and wounded, dispersed them; and that since the most perfect order has been preserved.
A letter from an Officer of the French Squadron in the West-Indies, informs, that the disturbances which agitate the French Islands, will prevent the fleet from visiting this port, this fall.
N E W - Y O R K.
N E W Y O R K, Sept. 28.
The Schooner Peggy , Capt. White , arrived on Saturday in 19 days from St. Marks, Hispaniola. He confirms the accounts we had before received from that island. The distressed situation of the white people almost exceeds description. The negroes having desolated and destroyed all the open country, proceeded to attack Cape Francois. They were defeated with great slaughter in three desperate attempts on that town. In one defeat 2000 of them were killed and 1520 taken prisoners, of whom every tenth man was beheaded. Many of the white people were also killed in these conflicts—one regiment alone left fifty men killed in one engagement. The mulattoes had not joined the negroes; they were in arms for their own defence, and had informed the white people, that if they would conform to the decrees of the National Assembly, they would assist them to suppress the insurrection. We do not learn whether any or what answer has been given to this message.
Upwards of sixty sail of America vessels are detained at the Cape.
P E N N S Y L V A N I A.
P H I L A D E L P H I A, September 28.
L'Anguille, on the Wabash, the Indian Town, destroyed by General Wilkerson, has remarkably distinguished itself as a nest of robbers and murderers, and is the only place upon the Wabash where our prisoners have constantly been put to the most horrible tortures.
The two successful expeditions against the hostile Indians, cannot fail of making the most serious impressions upon them, and produce a solid peace, which is the sole object of the United States. Indeed, since General Scott's expedition in June, a number of French inhabitants, who were settled at several of the Indian villages on the Wabash, had repaired to Post Vincennes; and about three hundred Quittanon or Wea men, women and children, Indians who have hitherto been hostile, had followed their example, and have settled themselves within about eight leagues of Post Vincennes, and declared themselves at peace, and under the protection of the United States.
The late accounts from the West-India Islands present the most gloomy spectacle that perhaps has ever been exhibited on the theatre of the globe. To reflect on an handful of people (comparatively speaking) being absolutely in the power of an immense multitude of blacks, untought and uncivilized, whose sense of injuries has been constantly receiving an additional keenness to its edge for ages, must narrow up every feeling of humanity; and tho' there is something in our natures which revolts from slavery, and every generous American must ardently wish to see the period arrive
When Afric's sons shall freely range their groves, Pluck their own fruits, or lose their sable losses.
Yet as the new system of the world is gradually ameliorating the condition of our species, it is rather to be feared, that the period when universal freedom shall be enjoyed, must be retarded, rather than accelerated by such horrible attempts. On the principle therefore of universal benevolence and philanthropy, if impelled by no other motives, the Government of the United States is bound to afford the most prompt and effectual succour and relief to their allies.
The accounts from Cape Francois as published in a Boston paper, says—That the Negro Insurgents amounted to 70 000, that they had killed all the Whites, men, women and children, and burnt all the plantations for 60 miles round—the light of the fire was so great, that they could see to read on board the packet which brought the news to New-London, the night after the failed.
Copy of a letter from a capital house at Port-au-Prince, to a merchant of this city.
Your flour would have been all sold if it was not for the great quantities which arrived here at a time, and which have occasioned it to fall to a shameful price.—The sales are very slow from 6 to 5 1/2 dollars, and it is every where alike throughout the

whole colony. We have at least 500 barrels in our magazine, a good luck would have it that none was sent from you, in the space of two or three months we might hope to sell them all; but if, notwithstanding all our advices, the shipments are continuing, you will make dreadful voyages. And to heap misfortunes upon us, we have a considerable time since, had an abominable dry spell, which prevents making either sugar or molasses, all the sugar canes being buried or dried up, so that one does not know with what to load the vessels, &c. and if you join to all this our troubles and the scarcity of money, you will find the prospect of commerce to be far from brilliant.
MARYLAND.
BALTIMORE, October 3.
A late Account from France mentions, that the Flame of Patriotism spreads so rapidly through the French Provinces, that Returns have been made to the Municipalities, in Paris, of more than Half a Million of Men in Arms.
Captain M'Iver, of the brig Mary, touched at Hispaniola, on the 28th instant, on his voyage from Jamaica to this port—He informs that every thing at that time was in confusion, especially in and near the Cape—that a vessel had been sent to Jamaica for arms, &c.—that about 80 white people and upwards of two thousand blacks had been killed—that the white people, with the assistance of the troops, were in hopes of, finally, defeating the insurgents, and restoring peace to the island.
London News-Papers, received by last evening's Northern Mail, further advise, that Prince Repnin, the General in chief of the Russian army, had defeated the Ottoman army, of upwards of 70,000 men, which had assembled at Mazin, near the Danube, 4,000 of whom were killed—that the whole camp of the Turks fell into the hands of the conquerors, whose loss, in killed, was not more than 150 men—That the most material points on which the long negotiation at the court of Petersburg has been concluded are the following:—Her Imperial Majesty is to retain Oczakow and the districts around it as far as the Niester, and the Emperor is to have all the districts on the west side the river Unna, which is to serve as a boundary between him and the Turks—that it seems doubtful whether the King of Prussia is to receive any recompense, in money, for the expenses he has incurred by keeping up an armament; this will very soon be known—that a large part of the Prussian army had been disbanded—
Accounts from Paris, dated July 29 and 30, mention, that the apprehensions of an invasion daily increases—that the King of Sweden, report says, has actually declared himself against France—and, it is expected, he will be soon followed by the Emperor, and the other confederated powers—that the Marquis de Bouille having obtained the same rank in the service of Sweden, that he held in that of France, his predictions, so much ridiculed, would, it was feared, be soon verified, of his leading on the armies of foreign powers, to overturn the new constitution—that the eyes of all are turned towards the frontiers; an attack of a very formidable nature being confidently looked for, to be directed by the Prince de Conde, against the department of the Meuse and the Moselle, where M. Bouille commanded—that this Prince will make his invasion at the head of 7,000 or 8,000 gentlemen volunteers, supported by another body of 8,000 or 10,000 men, levied and paid by the Emigrants, and the two brothers of the King—that 20,000 citizens of Paris had enrolled their names as volunteers, to proceed to the frontiers; but only 4 or 5,000 had been admitted to the honour of marching for the present—that a considerable number of young gentlemen of Paris had offered to mount themselves, and to go at their own expence to form a body of light-horse; but this offer has been declined, as tending to introduce into the national guards a particular order—that their Adjutants are never seen, and little heard of—that they are as closely confined as if they were immersed for life in one of the cells of the former Bastille, and from the present temper of the people, and the alarm which every-where reigns, there is little chance of their unhappy condition being bettered—that the constitutional decrees of the National Assembly, which may be termed the Magna Charta of France, were, in a few days, to be presented to the King for his Acceptance or Refusal —that on the 30th of July the National Assembly were to choose a Governor for the Dauphin of France.
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, September 30.
Extract of a letter to Mr. J. MASON now in this City, from his friend in Bourdeaux of the 15th of July.
“THE National Assembly have decided on the question relating to the King—He is suspended until the Constitution is completed—If then is to be presented to him in totum—if it fails him to remain King under the restriction of its laws, he is at liberty to do so, if it does not suit him, a regent is to be named during the minority of the Dauphin, and the present King to be considered a simple citizen.—The King's departure and situation, has not affected in the least the tranquillity or the public faith.—Exchange and the funds remain at about the same prices as before, and vary only from commercial operations; nay exchange since you left us, has been even more steady.—Indeed the flight of the King has lessened the aristocratic party, and brought the people more than ever to a union of sentiment in favour of the Constitution.”
SHEPHERD'S-TOWN, October 10.
Says a letter from London, dated July 23d.—It is this day reported, that the mob at Paris had forced their passage into the apartment where the National Assembly were sitting, cut off several of their heads, and many of their lives were lost before they could be quelled.
There was also a rumour the same day, that the Spaniards were attempting to evade the last treaty, and had no intention of paying the damages done at Nootka Sound.
In America men live and die free and independent, for nothing obliges them to throw off that liberty which is the most lovely ornament and most valuable prerogative of human nature—the country abounds with all the necessaries of life and the inhabitants are both numerous and rich—valiant and industrious—the establishment of arts, trades, and manufactures, has made them entirely independent of other countries for any of the necessaries or even the luxuries of life, and every citizen is his own politician and eligible to any public office, whatever may be his religion.
We learn that the whole of the troops have left Pittsburg and sailed down the Ohio—so that we may soon expect to hear of their paying a visit to the Maumee towns.
Extract of a Letter from an Officer in General Butler's Army, on the Western Expedition, dated Camp, Fort-Washington, Head-Quarters, August 1, 1791.
“We arrived here the 28th of last Month, after a troublesome Passage of 17 Days, from Fort-Pitt: Though the Indians were along-side of us all the Way, they never gave us a Fire.—Our Fleet consisted of 27 Sail of large Boats, 46 by 15 Feet, manned with about 500 Men.”
Extract of another Letter from the same Officer, dated (at the same Place) August 6, 1791.
“It is uncertain when we shall leave this Place; the Arrival of the other Part of the Army determines our Departure: I have learned where we are for: We shall strike up the Country along the Great-Miami, across the Mad-River, to Tawixtwi; from Tawixtwi to Miami, or Maumee Fort; we shall then leave the Miami-Village, and go down the Miami-River (that empties itself into Lake Erie) almost to the Mouth, where we shall build a Fort: About 30 or 40 Miles from Detroit, a Fort will likewise be built or re-enforced, on the Sandusky-Lake—We shall travel this Country without any Baggage or Tents.”
Extract of a letter from Belfast, to his friend in Philadelphia, July 16.
“As you sometimes soar a little higher than domestic life, I will now endeavour to give you a sketch of politics; that part which is most interesting to you, the 14th of July, 1789, which ought always to be marked in large characters, was commemorated here on Thursday last, as the era of the French Revolution, with that unanimity, dignity and respect, which ought to mark the occasion.—The volunteers and citizens of the town and country assembled in the Exchange, and marched with Mr. Sherman at their head through every principal street, then into Linen Hall-street, where they fired, and afterwards went into the Linen-Hall, agreed to a declaration expressive of their joy at the French Revolution, and also of their sentiment as to ourselves. You would be astonished how much the bulk seem interested, and no doubt in a short time something momentous will happen.”
Just published at BALTIMORE, By W. GODDARD & J. ANGELL,
And to be SOLD by WHOLESALE and RETAIL, With large allowance to those who purchase quantities,
THE PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA
ALMANACK,
FOR THE YEAR 1792!
A COMPLETE and ACCURATE EPHÉMERIS, calculated by the ingenious Mr. BENJAMIN BANNEKER, a free black Man, (a Native of this Country, born of African Parents) whose Calculations now offered the Public, have met the Approbation of several of the most distinguished Astronomers in America.
[See Contents will be speedily published.]
The above Work contains interesting Particulars of the virtuous Life and laudable Pursuits of BENJAMIN, and his Progress to ASTRONOMIC FAME.
** Orders from our country and distant customers, will be duly attended to.
Baltimore, Sept. 30, 1791.
To be exchanged, a good Waggon Horse,
For a saddle Horse or Mare.
Inquire of the Printer.
Robinson, Sanderson and Co.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED PER THE NANCY, FROM WHITEHAVEN, A further supply of FALL GOODS,
Which, with their former importation by the LANDASTER, makes their assortment very complete. Alexandria, September 28, 1791.
8 Dollars Reward.
STOLEN out of my pasture on the night of the 27th of September last, a HORSE of a colour between a sorrel and a roan, half blooded, seven years old, about 14 hands high, with a star in his forehead, has his mane trimmed, no him to brand perceivable, and was shod before.—
Whoever will take up said Horse and return me, living three miles from Martinsburg, shall have Four Dollars reward, or Eight Dollars for the Horse and Thief.
ROBERT CREIGHTON,
Berkeley County, October 6, 1791.
The Subscriber has received, A fresh supply of FALL GOODS,
To his former assortment, which he is determined to sell low, as he intends removing from this place:—Therefore all those indebted to him are requested to make payment.
ROGER COLTART.
Shepherd's-Town, October 9, 1791.
Now in the Press, and in a few days will be published by the Printer hereof, A LETTER, From Mrs. R—— to Miss S—— A, In ANSWER to her observations on SAINT ROZO VILLOZO.
THE GRAND LODGE of VIRGINIA are requested to meet in the City of Richmond, on Friday, the 28th of October, 1791.
THE MASTER and WARDENS of the Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, will please to attend to the above notice, it being a half yearly Grand Communication, to be holden at the Mason's Hall in this City. Matters of considerable importance will then be laid before the Grand Lodge, together with other business, which at the last grand communication was deferred, owing to the small number of Lodges then represented.
It is therefore requested, that no further delays, for want of a regular deputation from a sufficient number of Lodges may take place, and that a pointed attendance from all the Lodges will be given.
By the Grand Master's Command. BASIL WOOD, G. Sec'y. A. L. 5791.
Richmond, Sept. 17, A. D. 1791.
5 Pounds Reward.
ESCAPED out of the subscriber's custody, some time in the month of May, a negro man named JACOB, who calls himself a freeman. Jacob is a low, well-made fellow, remarkably black, stoops a little in the neck, large head, small short chin, and has lost two teeth before, out of the right or left side of the upper jaw—this negro has been seen in Berkeley County, in the possession of a Mr. BURDGES, who claims him as his property. Whoever takes up said Negro, and conveys him to the keeper of the gaol of Prince-William County, or the subscriber's house at Dumfries, in said County, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges.
YELVERTON PEYTON, Sheriff, (Prince-William County).
October 8, 1791.
Wants employ, in a Merchant-Mill, A Young Man who has been regularly bred to the Milling-Business, and who would wish to engage with some person who carries on the business extensively, and will give suitable wages as a compensation for which, he will stand the inspection of the flour which may pass through his hands. Satisfactory recommendation will be given, if required. Inquire of the Printer.
A few Tickets in Mr. T. WHITE'S Lottery, are for sale at the Printing-Office.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
The following beautiful ODE was sung at Liverpool, at the celebration of the Anniversary of 14th July.
O'ER the vine cover'd hills and gay regions of France, See the day-star of liberty rise;
An effulgence so mild, with a lustre so bright, All Europe with wonder, surveys;
Let Burke, like a bat, from its splendor retire, A splendor—too strong for his eyes;
Shall frenzy and sophistry hope to prevail Where reason opposes her weight;
Ah who 'midst the horrors of night would abide, That can taste the pure breezes of morn;
When the bosom of beauty the throbbing heart meets, Ah who can the transport decline?
—But 'tis o'er—high Heav'n the decision approves, Oppression has struggled in vain;
In the records of time a new era unfold,— All nature exults in its birth—
O catch its high import, ye winds, as ye blow! O bear it, ye waves as ye roll!
Equal rights, equal laws to the nations around; Peace and friendship its precepts impart—
HER sable curtains, night had spread, With low ring melancholy crown'd;
Her eyes, at length soft slumber seal'd, And all the gloomy prospect veil'd:
Her fingers touch'd the trembling wires— He sung the lay which bliss inspires;
The peaceful flame Eliza caught; Her mind with sweetest rapture bloom'd;
D.
RECIPE,
For the Cure of Wounds from rusty Nails, &c.
TAKE Turpentine and Soft Soap, equal quantities each; mix them well together, and apply them on the wound, as a plaster, and they will extract the poison common thereto, and cure the wound, without any dangerous consequences.
By Virtue of a Decree of the Court of Berkeley, will be exposed to sale, the third Tuesday in October next, being Court day, that Lot of Land in the Town of Martinsburg, where Mr. Joseph Somerville now dwells, on which is a good Log-House, two story high, with cellar underneath, a kitchen with a convenient cellar under it, a stable, and garden pailed in, all in good rentable repair.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, held for BERKELEY COUNTY, the 16th day of August, 1791. WILLIAM MUNFORD, Compt. MARTIN KERSHNER, Deft.
THE Defendant 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 no inhabitant of this County: On the motion of the Complainant, by his Council, Ordered, That the said Defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday of November next, to answer the bill of the Complainant, and that a copy of this Order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Church in the Parish of Norborne, in the County aforesaid, on some Sunday after divine service, and also at the Court-House door of the said County.
A Watch lost.
WAS lost in Martinsburg, some time in August last, a silver cap'd WATCH, cross-bar movement, name and number as follows:
Geo. Marme. Metcalf, London, No. 419. Whoever will return the said Watch, or give such information as the owner may get it again, shall receive a handsome reward, paid by JOHN GOODING. Shepherd's Town, Sept. 23, 1791.
15 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, the 16th inst. a negro man named JACOB, about 28 years old, six feet some inches high, of a yellowish complexion, has a scar on his forehead, several about his eyes, and many more on his buttocks, which he received in consequence of his late thefts; he has a sharp nose, sculking look, and is as great a rogue as any in the County. Whoever will take up said negro, if within 10 miles of home, shall have Four Dollars reward—if 20 miles, Eight Dollars—and if at a greater distance, Fifteen Dollars, and all reasonable charges, when brought to Shepherd's Town, Berkeley-County. GEORGE REYNOLDS. September 26, 1791.
A Mill for sale.
BY Virtue of a Decree of the Court of BERKELEY County, and State of VIRGINIA, will be exposed to sale by PUBLIC VENDUE, upon the first day of February next, if fair, if not the next fair day, a MERCHANT-MILL, with the Lot, Premises, and Buildings thereunto belonging, late the property of HENRY COOKCUS, deceased, and now in the possession of CHRISTIAN ORENDORF. Also, the Stone Dwelling-House, and Ground-Rents of the said estate, late of the said COOKCUS, deceased, all situate in Shepherd's Town, in the County and State aforesaid.
The terms of sale will be, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in twelve months from the day of sale, one other third part within two years after the day of sale, and the remaining third part within three years after the day of sale. By order of the Court. JOHN KEARSLEY, HENRY BEDINGER. Trustees. BERKELEY COUNTY, July 25, 1791. 6m.
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber, are hereby most earnestly solicited to make payment;—and, as an inducement to comply with this request, he will receive merchantable WHEAT at FIVE SHILLINGS, Pennsylvania currency, per bushel, if delivered within one month from this date, at Worthington or Shively's mills:—After which time, those who remain indebted to him, may rely on their several arrearages being immediately demanded in cash.
ALEXANDER ROGERS. Martinsburg, Sept. 16, 1791.
To be sold, by the Subscriber, 140 Acres of Land
IN BERKELEY COUNTY, Within 4 miles of Shepherd's Town, about 60 acres of which are now under improvement; on which is a new square LOG-HOUSE, and the fence in good repair. All persons indebted to the Estate of ROBERT BUCKLES, senior, deceased, are requested to make payment; and those who have any demands against the same, are likewise requested to bring them in, as an immediate settlement of the above estate is intended. WILLIAM BUCKLES, Executor,
Copper and Tin WARE, &c.
THE Subscriber, in the most respectful Manner, informs the Public in general, and the Inhabitants of Martinsburg and its Vicinity in particular, that he intends to commence Business in the COPPER and TIN LINE, near the Bridge in the said Town, on the first of August next, where they may be furnished, at the shortest Notice, and most reasonable Terms, with COPPER and TIN WARE, of every Description; and hopes, from the Goodness of his Work and Moderation of his Prices, to merit the Patronage of a GENEROUS PUBLIC—and is their devoted humble Servant, WILLIAM CLEMM. N. B. He still continues to carry on both Branches of Business, as usual, at his Shop, in Baltimore, where People may, at all Times, be supplied with every Article in either Line, as above.—Also, with Sheet-Copper, raised Copper-Bottoms, Tin-Plates in Boxes, Pig and Sheet Brass, India Spelter, Spelter-Solder, Sheet-Iron, Pig and Bar Lead, Iron-Wire assorted, and Black-Lead Crucibles from No. 6 to 25. Country-Prodace, or approved Paper, will be received in payment for any of the above Articles, at the highest Rate. The highest Price will be allowed, at both his Shops, in Cash, or new Work given in exchange for OLD COPPER, BRASS, PEWTER, or LEAD. Baltimore July 29, 1791.
A GRAMMAR SCHOOL,
WILL be opened in MARTINSBURG, on the 20th of September next, where the Subscriber purposes teaching the Latin and Greek Languages, in the manner practised in Dickinson College, (Carlisle)—Those who favour him with encouragement, may rely upon strict attention being paid, not only to the instruction of the youth committed to his charge in the above-mentioned languages, but also to their manners and morals. The price of tuition at 5l. per ann. Subscriptions will be taken in by Mr. ROBERT M'KNIGHT, Martinsburg, and Mr. SAMUEL PORTER, Williamsport. JOHN M'CORMICK. August 31, 1791.
A STRAY BULL.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, about the middle of August last, a small stray BULL, of a red colour, about three years old, has a short slit on his left ear, and is supposed to have belonged to a drove. The owner is desired to come and prove his property, pay the charges, and take him away. NICHOLAS M'INTYRE. Berkeley-County, Sept. 20, 1791.
ANY person wanting to hire a good Saddle Horse, may be supply'd on application at the Printing-Office.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
Three Apprentices To the TANNING BUSINESS. Inquire of the Printer.
FOR SALE,
By the Printer hereof, Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale, Lawyers Declarations of every Kind, Common Bonds, Blank Notes, &c.
** Cash given for clean Linen or Cotton Rags, at this Office.