The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-08-26 00:00:00

A SCHEME OF A LOTTERY,
For the disposal of property in the Town of Martinsburg.
As follows,    1 Prize one House fronting John's Street and the ground thereto, being 100 feet by 103, at present occupied by John D. Young, £. 2000 0 0   1 Part of a lot adjoining the German Church yard fifty one feet in front and 85 in length, 50 0 0   1 A New Cart, 9 7 6   1 A ditto, 9 7 6   1 Cupboard, 7 10 6   1 Pipe Stove, 4 10 0   1 A Compleat Writing-Desk, 4 10 0   1 A Walnut Chest, 2 12 6   1 Table, 2 5 0   1 Sheet Iron Stove, 2 5 0   1 Pair of Bedsteads, 1 10 0   2 6 Chairs—3 Chairs each prize, 1 10 0   1 Large Iron Pot, 0 12 6   40 Pair shoes, - - 15/ 3d. 22 10 0   20 Wool Hats, - - 10/ 10 0 0   326 Prizes at 10/ worth in goods, each consisting of Calicoes, Handkerchiefs, Buckles, &c. 163 0 0   400 Prizes, £. 491 10 0   1st Blank 2 pair of shoes, 1 2 6   Last Blank 2 Wool Hats, 1 0 0   £. 493 12 6   Expences for drawing, &c. &c. 6 17 6   £. 500 0 0   1200 Tickets at 8/ 4d. each 500 0 0 
The above Lottery is calculated in Pennsylvania currency. It is hoped that the Tickets will soon be sold, as the first Prize is an excellent well finished House, and will be a good stand; the second is a good Grats Lott, &c. As soon as there is any appearance of the Tickets selling, the subscriber will appoint Trustees in whose hands he will deliver the property, who will be empowered to convey the same, &c. Further notice will be given.
MARTIN HOUSEMAN.
Martinsburg, August 19, 1793.
The Subscribers have just opened,
In the house adjoining their Store,
A Saddlers and Shoe-Makers Shop. They are supplied with a good assortment of the best materials that this country can afford, and have now engaged neat workmen. They assure the Public, that the greatest care will be taken to have the work executed on the most fashionable and approved plans, and that they will sell on very reasonable terms.
They are daily giving cash for Wheat, and as they are determined to purchase a large quantity, they flatter themselves that they can make it the interest of the farmer to sell to them. Produce of every kind will be taken at an advanced price in payment for debts due; also, cash given for waggoning. All those indebted to them will please to call, and at least settle their accounts by giving their bonds, if cash or produce be wanting.
JOSEPH and JOSHUA RIDDLE.
Martinsburg, August 17, 1793.
ALL Persons indebted for Tickets in Isaac Whitaker's Lottery, are requested to make payment; and those who have prize money due are requested to call for the same, otherwise they will be excluded, as an immediate settlement will take place.
THE Owners of the Works at the mouth of Anætum, have opened Store where Capt. ROSS formerly lived, in Shepherd's Town, chiefly with a view to purchase country produce.
The business is entirely conducted by JOHN HENDERSON, who will sell goods reasonably, and equally to all, either for cash or country produce.
Three lots in that town have fallen into our hands, more than we have use for. One rents at 100 dollars yearly, and the others are separated from it by an alley only. They will be sold for cash, produce, or manufactures.
RICHARD HENDERSON, and Co.
August 13, 1793.
6w.
HARP AND CROWN TAVERN.
Florence Mahony,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his friends and the public, for the great encouragement he has met with since his commencement at this house—his liquors are excellent—his attention to his customers shall be minute and pointed—and every exertion in his power will be made to please them, and to deserve the countenance and patronage of the public.
Martinsburg, April 6, 1793.
HAGERS-TOWN RACES.
ON Wednesday the 25th of September next, will be run for, over that handsome course near the town, a Purse of Fifty Pounds, free for any horse, mare, or gelding, the four mile heats, aged horses carrying one hundred and twenty-six pounds weight, with a deduction of seven pounds for every year under age.
On Thursday the 26th, will be run for over the same course another Purse of Thirty Pounds, the three mile heats, free and carrying weight as aforesaid, the winning horse the preceeding day excepted.
And on Friday the 27th, will be run for over the same course, another Purse of Ten Pounds, the two mile heats, free as aforesaid and carrying a feather, the winning horses the two preceeding days excepted.
The horses to be entered with John Ragan, and Jonathan Hager, and entrance (One Shilling in the Pound) paid the day preceeding each race, or double at the post. No person will be permitted to ride without being dressed in a Silk Jacket and Jockey Cap. Four horses to start each day at 12 o'clock or no race—Proper persons will be appointed as judges who will determine any disputes, and the parties paid by
JOHN RAGAN & JONATHAN HAGER. July 30, 1793.
Berkeley County, Virginia, August 9th, 1793.
Committed to the jail of this County yesterday, a likely Negro Man, on suspicion of being a runaway slave; he is of a yellow complexion, speaks very plain, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and appears to be about 26 years of age. He confesses himself to be a slave, and that his name is HARRY, and that he belongs to James and Hugh Alexander, in Augusta County. His master is desired to come and pay charges, and take him away.
ROBERT COCKBURN, G. B. C.
WANTED to purchase, a Plantation in Berkeley County, from two hundred to five hundred Acres of Land, on which there must be a good and never-failing limestone spring of water, a considerable quantity of good meadow, and an orchard. It would be preferred if not too much of the land was cleared. Inquire of JAMES ANDERSON, in Martinsburg.
August 12, 1793.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to incorporate the Trustees of the town of Martinsburg with powers to pass bye-laws, for the purpose of establishing and regulating a Market in this town.
Martinsburg, August 12, 1793.
TO BE SOLD,
A small but very valuable tract of land, situated about three miles from Martinsburg, upon Opeckon Creek. It contains 15 acres of excellent land, has thereon a 3 story log house, kitchen, new barn, a fine orchard of apples, peaches, and cherries, plenty of water running through a good meadow, and has an excellent tan yard, in good order. For particulars, inquire of HENRY BRINKER, on the premises.
July 26 1793.
FOR SALE,
An elegant HARPSICHORD. For terms, inquire of JOSEPH H. JONES, Hager's-Town. July 26, 1793.
Foreign Advices.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Wednesday, May 22.
READ a letter from Gen. Custine, dated Weissembourg, May 18.
"On the 16th, I sent orders to Gen. Houchard to attack Sembach with his troops, whilst General Pully attacked the Prussians at Permesheim. In order to attack the Prussians with greater success, I propagated a report among them, that I was reinforced with cavalry from the army of the Moselle, and also with artillery from Strasbourg.
"On the 16th, at 8 o'clock at night, I marched with 26 battalions, three regiments of dragoons and five of cavalry, to take post on the heights of Dinnam. The battle begun at half past five the following morning. Our artillery had great effect. The battle at first was much in our favor, but while our infantry were forming, a regiment of our cavalry rode up towards them, which a battalion of our troops taking for the enemy, ran away, and could not be rallied. I did every thing to stop their flight, but in vain; and in running off they fired at our troops, and behaved like cowards.
(Signed)
"CUSTINE"
Thursday, May 23.
Vise, in the name of the committee appointed to enquire into the plots formed against liberty, said, "your committee has ever been vigilant. We know the facts just denounced to you. We have the clue to other conspiracies; but it would perhaps be advisable not to say more at present."
Genisseux—"We must be firm. The mayor is entrusted with the charge of watching over the public safety, and also of personal property; but he not only presided at this meeting, but never even acquainted us of what had passed. I demand that he be brought to the bar."
Marat—"I too have matters to denounce.—A plot was to have been carried into execution yesterday. Dufrie Valaze had invited his colleagues to go to the convention in as large numbers as possible. He is the general of all the cutthroats. Being disappointed in their hopes of re-establishing royalty, they meant to lay their hands on certain members of the convention. I demand that Valaze be arrested."
Lafourche said, "That at four o'clock on Tuesday morning several persons had come to arrest him. Being told he was not at home, they went away after much perquisition."
Dufrie Valaze justified himself. "The public are well acquainted with Marat and his calumnies. He says I wrote a letter to several of my colleagues desiring them to go to the convention. So I did. The letters were as follows: "Repair to the convention by ten in the morning, with as many colleagues as possible." My reasons for so doing were that I was informed, that on that day some villains were to repair to the convention to demand the arrest of thirty three members. This demand was to be supported by an armed force without. I only meant to inform and guard my colleagues against such villainy."
[Applauses.]
Buzot said, "Something of a similar plot was intended on the 10th of March, and was averted by the same precautions being taken, viz. of putting the members on their guard. The plot was to have been carried into execution at midnight. Seven or eight thousand people were to have been arrested, and among the rest many members of the convention: but by coming to the convention in numbers, we saved ourselves."
Cambon justified the mayor by observing, that when the plot was mentioned to him, he said—"If you are determined to make an attempt against the representatives or the people, you must first sacrifice me, for I will place myself between them and you. If the representatives are attacked, the republic is also."
Cambon proceeded to say, that the committee of public safety was last night informed of fresh plots, which aimed at the very security of the republic; but they immediately dispatched couriers into the departments to counteract them, and informed the committee of twelve of what was going forward.
Legendre moved, "That in order to prevent similar seditious propositions in the several sections, it should be decreed, that every president should be responsible for the motions made in his section, provided he does not immediately deliver up the movers of them to the constituted authorities."
Referred to the committee of twelve.
Friday, May 24.
Read a letter from the commissioners of the National Convention, dated head quarters at Norbach, May 19, as follows:
"Being arrived at the army of the Moselle on the 16th, we found that a battle was about to take place. We descended from our carriage, and got on horseback to follow our brave troops.

Having advanced some distance our light infantry met the Prussians at Neukirchen. Our troops fought them within pistol shot. The enemy soon retired. General Houchard ordered a regiment of dragoons to advance, while our light troops attacked the village. The Prussians, however, thought fit not to wait, and ran off.
Our troops pursued them to the valley of Hombourg and Carlberg, when they hoped the Prussians would make a stand and fight. We waited an hour, however no enemy appeared. Our general finding the Prussians would not fight and being unwilling to tire our troops, ordered a retreat.
Nothing can equal the regret of our troops at not fighting. They were much mortified at being ordered to retreat; and it was only in assuring them that an opportunity would soon offer, that they were persuaded to fall back.
We have only to add, that whilst we have such brave defenders of our country, we need not fear our enemies.
(Signed)
"MARIBAUT, MONTAT, "SOUBRANY, MAINET."
L O N D O N, May 27.
Yesterday evening Captain Crawford, aid de camp to his royal highness the Duke of York, arrived at Whitehall, with dispatches from the army. Soon after his arrival, the following official Bulletin was issued:
"Whitehall, May 26.
"Captain Crawford brought dispatches from Sir J. Murray, dated the 24th.
"The enemy were attacked on the 23rd, and driven from their camp at Famars; two or three hundred prisoners taken, and 8 or 10 pieces of cannon. No British officer killed or wounded; under twenty non-commissioned officers and privates killed and wounded.
"Three Hanoverian officers killed and wounded.
"The combined armies lost together about 250 or 300 men."
The combined army, consisting of Austrians, British, Hanoverians, Croats, &c. amounted to 50,000 men. Before Valenciennes could be forced, it was necessary to storm this camp; an union of the forces became necessary; for the camp was strong, both by nature and art; the right was on the Scheldt, and was unattackable, the left on the Ronelle, a marshy rivulet; the front on heights defended by strong works which had been two months constructing, and Valenciennes was in the rear. The battle must have been bloody; and if the success of the combined army has been equal to their statement of it, the next account will be of the attack of Conde and Valenciennes.
The attack was made in four columns, the left commanded by the Duke of York, who turned the French right wing. He was on horseback 22 hours. The French camp contained 30,000 men. The allied loss fell mostly on the Hanoverians—they were under arms 24 hours. The Austrians now possess the heights that command Valenciennes.
Dublin May 27. The following is an extract of a letter from Carrick on Shannon, dated May 23.
"This place and all the provinces is in arms on account of the militia act.—In the counties of Roscommon and Sligo, about 10,000 of the common people are destroying the gentlemen's houses and pulling down churches. Mr. Tennison's house is totally destroyed, having been first robbed of all the money, plate, and every article of value. There are 100 soldiers in Carrick, who, with 100 of the inhabitants, guard the town day and night. We expect an attack every hour, to rescue some prisoners we took of their party. They increase daily in numbers, and swear every person they meet to be true to them. The day before they destroyed Mr. Tennison's house, we with twenty-four of the regular troops, had an engagement with them below Christina; but though we killed three and wounded several, we were obliged to retreat for the want of ammunition.
May 30. Letters received yesterday in town from Enniskillen state, that a rencontre took place in that quarter on Tuesday, between a party of rioters amounting to some thousands, assembled to oppose the magistrates of the county, in carrying into effect the militia act, and a party of dragoons in which seven of the former were killed, eleven wounded, and above an hundred taken prisoners.
We hear that a great mob of rioters assembled at Boyle, in the county of Roscommon, and were proceeding to commit outrages, till prevented by the military quartered in that town, who were obliged to fire upon them, whereby 19 of them were killed, and several taken prisoners; among the latter was a gentleman of family who having run through his fortune, had joined and headed these misguided people.
At manor Hamilton, in the county of Leitrim, a like disturbance arose; a mob set upon an officer going through the town with a small party of the military, who were forced to fire in defence of their own lives. Eight of the rioters were killed, and several wounded, when the rest took to flight.
In short, opposition to the arraying the militia is increased and increasing to an alarming degree in many of the remote counties. Reports were this day prevalent of risings having taken place in two of the north-western counties, in which it was found necessary to call forth the militia, between whom and the populace an engagement took place. Several of the latter are said to be killed, and a great number taken prisoners.
UNITED STATES.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) August 3.
Captain Andrews, arrived at Gloucester from a fishing voyage, about a week past, spoke an English brig from Barbadoes, 18 days out, bound to Shelburne; the captain of which desired him particularly to inform the American public, that the British ports were open for American vessels. He also mentioned, that there had been an engagement between an English and a French fleet, but where he could not understand, the brig being under rapid way.
NEW-YORK, August 15.
The ship Cheeseman, captain Lewis, arrived this day, in 60 days from Amsterdam. The captain informs us, that about the first of June, a severe battle was fought near Ostend, between the combined armies and the French, in which the French were victorious; had cut off most of the Dutch troops, who were in front of the battle—that the slaughter was great, but particulars had not arrived at Amsterdam—that the Dutch were much divided, and that they who are termed patriots, though disarmed, speak freely on the controversy, and had they arms in their hands, would soon settle the matter with the Stadtholderian party.
It was thought in Amsterdam, that, as the French were gaining ground, Ostend would soon fall into their hands.
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Barcelona, dated the 8th of June, to a correspondent in this city.
"The Spanish fleet is just returned here, after having taken the island of St. Peter, and another small one adjoining, which it returned to the Sardinians; drove ashore and burnt a French frigate, and has brought here another, of 36 guns, and 1400 prisoners, who surrendered at discretion, without the loss of a man on either side."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Cadiz, to his brother here, dated June 24.
"There is a hot war with the Spaniards and French. We had accounts from Malaga of a battle being fought between the French and Spaniards; the French have defeated them, with the loss of about two thousand men, and the Spaniards lost upwards of six thousand men.
"The French have got the straights blocked up at Malaga, with a strong fleet. Last week admiral Hood stopped here with 28 sail of the line. Six of them came in and anchored: There has been several of their officers on board of us. They seem to speak very unfavourable of their expedition—Their ships in general are very indifferently manned.
"They are to be joined by twenty sail of the line of Spaniards, which are lying here now; there are four ships of 126 guns; they are just waiting for orders, so I expect there will be warm work shortly.
"The Spaniards are daily bringing in some paltry prizes of the French; but get none of any consequence. The Spaniards seem in general low spirited, and I believe they are d—n—ly afraid of the French coming too far into their country. We have flying news of several places revolting to the French, near their lines; if that be the case Spain will not stand it long."
PHILADELPHIA, August 16.
By the brig Molly, captain Morris, arrived here from Madeira, which left the 8th of July, we learn, that on the 3d of that month a frigate arrived at Madeira, in nine days from Falmouth, which brought English newspapers to about the 24th of June. These papers contained an account of a very bloody battle having been fought near Lisle, between the combined armies and the French forces, which terminated to the advantage of the French; and it is added, that 17,000 men fell in the combat.
Captain Morris says, that this account was believed at Madeira, and that he had conversed with several persons who had seen the papers containing the above intelligence.
The President of the United States, having issued instructions to the Executive Magistrates of the several states, as Commander in Chief of the Militia, within their respective jurisdictions, for preserving the peace and neutrality of the Union, the Governor has stationed a party of militia at Fort Mifflin, for the purpose of carrying these instructions into effect.
Letters from Oporto, dated the 18th June, mention a report being there in circulation, that Nantz was in possession of the British, the inhabitants having thrown themselves under the protection of that nation. This however comes only from a Portuguese report.
NORFOLK, August 14.
On Saturday last the sloop Hope, of Antigua, Capt. W. J. Richardson, was captured by the privateer Citizen Genet, about 10 leagues off the land, and sent to Philadelphia. Capt. Richardson received every politeness from the Capt. of the Genet.
By a gentleman who came passenger in the above sloop we learn, that a 16 gun ship had arrived at St. Kitt's, in 26 days from Liverpool, with the intelligence that PEACE was established—between FRANCE and ENGLAND.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, dated June 6. "Advices have reached England of the fitting out the privateer Genet, which forwarded reports of this country joining the French; and you may well suppose gave alarm to the traders of that Country."
"The citizens of London insisted on an embargo being laid on all American vessels, and the business became serious, until some explanation took place with your minister—In the cause of these he was informed either by a letter to him from Lord Grenville, or a letter is received by our President from his majesty, stating that his majesty was sensible of the particular and delicate situation which America was placed in by her treaty with France; that it was his Majesty's wishes and intentions to preserve the present subsisting harmony between America and Great Britain; and that it should not be interrupted on his part as long as any acts of ours could be justified by a fair and candid discussion. It was farther understood and admitted that there might be citizens in both countries, who would wish to disturb the public tranquility; but where these acted contrary to the laws, and when detected were punished, the injured government would be satisfied."
RICHMOND, August 16.
From a Norfolk paper of August 10.
Just as this paper was going to press we received the following IMPORTANT NEWS.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Baltimore, to his friend M. CUILLOU, Master of the French ship le Bienheureux, now in this port, dated July 31.
"By an American vessel arrived this instant from London, we have received certain confirmation, that part of the French fleet on their way to the capes of Virginia, had captured 30 ships of war, 67 merchantmen, with 12 guns, and 100 other merchantmen, belonging to England and Spain, and carried them to Brest and l'Orient: That the French had entirely defeated the combined armies; That the Duke of York was Prisoner of war: That the English Minister had lent over terms of peace to the National Convention; and dispatched an express to order their privateers to desist from seizing or molesting any French property."
BALTIMORE, August 20.
By arrivals in different ports of the United States, from Europe, we learn that about the first of June an obstinate engagement took place between the French and combined armies in the neighbourhood of Ostend, in which the former defeated the combined forces with great slaughter—that in this engagement the Dutch troops, who were in the front, were almost all cut off—that the people in Holland were much agitated and divided—that the Dutch patriots, though disarmed, deliver their sentiments very freely on the present situation of affairs—and that it was expected there, as the French were gaining ground, that Ostend would again fall into their hands—that the Spanish fleet arrived at Barcelona on the 6th of June, after having returned to the Sardinians the island of Peter and a small one adjacent, which they took from them without losing a man—that they also drove ashore and burnt a French frigate, and carried into Barcelona another French frigate of 36 guns, 1400 men, who had surrendered at discretion—that the Spaniards have a fleet of 50 sail of the line and 20 frigates, with an army of 160,000 men, ready to act against France; that about the middle of June a desperate battle was fought by the allied and French armies, near Lisle, in which 17,000 men, asserted, were killed, and the combined armies defeated.
Monday last arrived Schooner Friendship, captain Heysham, from Teneriffe, 40 days.
Captain Heysham informs, that the day before he sailed, a packet arrived from Cadiz, which brought accounts of an action having taken place between the French and combined armies; that the latter were defeated with great slaughter; and that the duke of York was dangerously wounded.
GEORGE-TOWN, August 10.
The fatal effects of the flux, which rages with the utmost violence in this and the neighbouring counties, exhibits a very distressing scene; upwards of 500 persons, (it is thought) within a few weeks, have been swept off; and in some parts more than two-thirds of the families have fallen the unhappy victims of this depopulating disorder.
ALEXANDRIA, August 17.
We have received a paper from St. Kitt's of the 25th ult. which mentions the arrival there of a ship from England with dispatches to Admiral Gardner, and that the ship had London papers on board as late as the 15th of June. The Editor, however, had not made any extracts from the British prints, but gives the following as the report of the information they were said to contain—"That Mr. Fox had resigned his seat in Parliament, on which occasion the Jacobin party had set a subscription on foot for him, and already had 40,000. subscribed; Lord Randon was at the head of the list and subscribed 1000.—That a number of other failures had taken place in London, Bristol, &c. also in Scotland, and that the mercantile part of the kingdom were in the greatest consternation."
From the New York Journal, &c.
Citizen GREENLEAF, SEVERAL reports, injurious to the French minister, having been industriously circulated in this city, in order to prevent the citizens from paying that tribute of attachment to the French republic, through its representative, which is due from every friend of Liberty and America, would it not be proper for the authors of those reports to appear before the public in their proper persons, and not convey their charges any longer through the medium of men, who cannot be entitled to credit upon account of any supposed personal knowledge of the

facts; and who are disposed to receive, with implicit belief, whatever their superiors or employers may dictate?
The substance of the accusation is, that the minister has insulted the President of the United States—and, if the voice of fame speak true, the Hon. John Jay, Esq. chief justice of the United States, and Rufus King, Esq. Senator from this state in Congress, are the original propagators of the charges in this city. Does it not then behove those gentlemen, as men of honour—as men wishing to avoid the imputation of calumny—either to disavow, in the most explicit manner, their supposed agency in this business or to communicate the whole proceedings to their fellow citizens, by their own respectable testimony—when it will no doubt receive that consideration and attention which the judicious public must withhold from impertinent scribblers and malicious calumniators?
A MECHANIC.
From the (New York) Diary.
Messrs. Printers,
CERTAIN late publications render it proper for us to authorize you to inform, that a report having reached this city from Philadelphia, that Mr. Genet, the French minister, had said he would appeal to the People from certain decisions of the President, we were asked, on our return from that place, whether he had made such a declaration—we answered, that he had, and we also mentioned it to others, authorizing them to say that we had so informed them.
JOHN JAY, RUFUS KING.
New-York, August 12, 1793.
MARTINSBURG, AUGUST 26.
By the tenor of various French papers, it appears that the plots in Paris against the Convention, are considered as matters of little moment, and by no means formidable in any instance. The insurgents were nearly routed, and their utmost efforts reckoned contemptible by the friends of liberty.
A gentleman of character, who lately arrived at Philadelphia from Germany, brought the following important intelligence to the friends of liberty and equality: That on the 10th of May last, one of the most respectable merchants in Berlin (the residence of the King of Prussia) put the following inscription over his door, in golden characters: Liberty, Equality, and the Rights of Man. His Majesty was immediately informed thereof, but through fear of his own subjects, suffered it to remain unnoticed. A remarkable circumstance which renders it probable that this debilitated voluptuary will soon experience a similar fate with Louis the 16th. This gentleman further related, that his mistresses have already made such drafts upon his treasury that it is nearly exhausted, and they have debilitated his body, whilst hereditary prince, to such a degree, that epileptic fits are his daily portion, and his inability to govern at present the greatest misfortune to the subjects. The same gentleman adds, that the combined armies are in the greatest want of money, provisions, and supplies of all kinds, whereas the French have every thing in abundance, and that the spirit of liberty and equality has made and is still making incredible progress in the German Empire.
From the Lexington (Kentucky) Gazette, of July 20.
The week before last the Indians killed a man on Brashear's creek.
About the 20th of May last, a boat bound to the Illenois from Kentucky, was taken by the Indians near the mouth of the Ohio; there were six men on board, the whole of which were killed, their heads and hands cut off and their bodies ript open; the boat was loaded principally with Merchandise.
By a gentleman who arrived in town on Tuesday last from Cumberland, we are informed, that just before he left that place, a son of Gen. Robertson's arrived there from the Chickasaw nation, with information of great offers having been made by the Spaniards to that nation, to induce them to break with the United States, which offers were treated with contempt by the chiefs of the nation, and especially by the Mountain Leader.
Mr. Robertson further informs, that about 400 Creeks and Cherokees had lately passed by that nation, toward the Mississippi.
Citizen Willis,
IT has become so fashionable with us democrates to address ourselves in this manner, that it would be unpardonable neglect in me, who profess myself a very demerate , to omit it; especially, as I believe Citizen Willis as worthy that appellation as any other. But Sir, to let that pass, I proceed to the subject of the present epistle.
You cannot imagine Sir, how my heart leaped within me, when I perceived by your last paper, that Citizen Bompard , in his jacket and liberty CAP, had fairly beaten his British antagonist. Citizen Bompard most certainly is a generous, prudent officer :—this he demonstrated by not boarding, hooking or destroying the enemy's ship when he had her at such an advantage. Indeed Sir, the French are the only nation we ought to cultivate a good understanding with:—they are brave and magnanimous; an infotent people :—witness the conduct of the prize master at New York, who had the assurance to bet that Citizen Bompard would be taken. Thanks to our Democrates there, they bruised the scoundrel. Oh the virtues of a saving glimpse of that CAP of Liberty!!
Such conduct persevered in, will stand in more
stead than a thousand arguments in favour of the intended WAR with Britain ; to which our FARMERS seem so averse. But is there any reason Sir, why Gentlemen of low fortunes, Gentlemen contractors, Gentlemen commissaries, Gentlemen surgeons, should be prevented from raising their fortunes—from filling lucrative posts , merely by the obstinacy of a plodding set of Farmers , whose views never rise higher than the soil they till—who are entirely unacquainted with the etiquette of sovereign nations, and have never entertained the least idea of national honour. There is neighbour plain truth , who has always passed as a man of sense, and yet for the soul of me I can't convince him that it is the interest of America to make War on Britain . He thinks the taxes are high enough already, and he shrewdly hints we have work enough on hand to protect the inhabitants of our defenceless frontiers. It is in vain Sir, that I represent to him the immortal glory we would gain by humbling the insolent British —that the trifling sum of four or five pounds a year additional tax, is not worthy to be put in competition with it. In short Sir, plain truth will not be convinced—and I have my fears he has imbibed toryified principles.
But Sir, we fiery democrates will proceed in another manner. If we cannot prevail in proving it the interest of America to make war on Britain , we will endeavour to make it necessary for the British to make war on US. Then with our fleets and armies we shall reduce their colonies in America and the West Indies , while our dear brothers the French land 100,000 men in Britain itself, proclaiming an appeal to the people there, and fairly chop off the old Lion's head . Amen! Amen!—Now Sir, who will be such a toe to his country, as to endeavour to deter us from immediately commencing a war wherein so much glory awaits us?—I say glory!—Yes, Citizen Willis , never did the immortal Quixote , Knight of the woe-lful countenance, acquire such fame for his valorous deeds in Chivalry , as we shall by proclaiming WAR against the BRITISH . WAR, thou greatest of blessings, when shall we hail thy happy approach!—WAR—the nurse of heroes, and the patron of heroic actions!—Thou friend of morals and society, hasten thy tardy steps!—When shall we be gratified with histories of battles fought, cities taken, battalions mown down in their ranks as the tall grass before the keen edged scythe?—and thousands blown into ether, there dispated, never to appear unless in a delectable shower of legs, arms, or broken bones!— Citizen Willis , my imagination is too much elevated with a prospect of the charming scene, to proceed further. I shall therefore beg leave to assure thee that I remain your's, &c.
A Democratic Aristocrat.
BREKELEY, Esq.
ON the night of the 19th instant, some daring villain or villains, broke open my stable and stole from thence, a double skinned Saddle, almost new, with buff facing, a Turkey-strip'd cloth edg'd with scarlet, plated bosses (hog bill), and elegant plated stirrups:—also, a common portmanteau Saddle. I will give Two Guineas to any person who will discover and bring to justice the thief or thieves and recover the Saddles, or One Guinea for obtaining the Saddles only.
MOSES HUNTER.
Martinsburg, August 26 1793
Wants employment,
A Young man, master of the Distilling Business, in Whisky, Brandy, Gin, Cordials, and rectified Spirits. He will tend 4 or 5 stills, but not less than three. An indisputable recommendation will be given from Pennsylvania , of his honesty, sobriety, and industry. Application to be made at Mr. J. Timmins's, or at the Printing-Office hereof.
August 25 1793.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Claimants of the Soldiers' Rights to the Sandy Creek Lands, granted in the year 1754, being surveys of 28,000 acres, or more, intend to petition the General Assembly at their next session, that the division made May 10, 1775, and begun at S. Creek, may be established.
August 26, 1793.
At a Court of Quarter Sessions, continued and held for Harrison County, on Thursday the 24th day of May, 1793, and in the Seventeenth year of the Commonwealth.
James M c Henry, surviving partner of John M c Henry and Company, complainant,
against Samuel Shaw and Abraham Johnson, junior, surviving partner of Abraham Johnson, jun. and company, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant, Samuel Shaw, not having entered his appearance agreeably to an Act of Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that he is no inhabitant of this Commonwealth, by motion of the plaintiff, by his attorney, it is ordered, that the said defendant do appear here, on the third Monday in November next, to answer the bill of the complainant, and 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 Harrison, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the front door of the Court-House of the said County.
A copy. Teste,
BENJAMIN WILSON, C. H. C.
BY virtue of a Deed of Trust made to me by Henry Shearard, for the use of James M c Henry, I will sell at Auction, on the 3d day of October next, at the Court-House in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, a small but valuable Tract of Land, together with a good Merchant-Mill, where the said Henry Shearard lives, on Mill-Creek, in said County. The payments will be made small, so as to suit any person wishing to purchase, that can give good security.
SAMUEL REED.
August 26, 1793.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has just received a large and general assortment of Bolting-Cloths of all kinds and of the best qualities, chosen particularly by Mr. Smith, the Inspector at Alexandria. The Cloths consist both of the wide and narrow kind, and will be sold on lower terms than any of equal quality have ever been sold in this County.
I have, as usual, on hand, a large assortment of other Goods, suitable for the present and approaching season, which will be sold very low for cash or produce, in consequence of a determination to decline the retail business.
I earnestly request all those who are indebted to me, either by bond, note, or otherwise, to make immediate payment; and those whose accounts have been standing open more than six months, are requested to come in and close them, either by payment, or give their obligations. Those who do not choose to comply with this reasonable request, before the middle of September next, may depend on having their accounts closed according to law.
WILLIAM WILSON.
Middletown, Berkeley County, 24th August, 1793.
JOHN GOODING,
RETURNS his most grateful acknowledgments to the inhabitants of BERKELEY, and the Public in general, for the generous encouragement he has met with since his commencement in business in Shepherd's-Town, and informs them, that the business will in future be conducted by Mr. JOHN CANBY, whose abilities in that line will enable him to give general satisfaction to all who may please to favour him with their commands. As I purpose to leave this County in a short time, those indebted to me will please to make immediate payment, as my short stay will not admit of a longer indulgence.
August 26, 1793.
JOHN JAMISON,
BEGS leave to inform the Public, that he has taken the house lately occupied by Mr. CHRISTOPHER BRIDENHART, near the Bridge, in Martinsburg, where he purposes carrying on the WHEEL-WRIGHT and CHAIR MAKING BUSINESSES, in an extensive manner. Those who may please to employ him, may rely on their work being executed in the neatest and most durable manner.
August 25, 1793.
WHEREAS I this day gave two Bonds to John Orr, in behalf of Francis and William Deckens, of George-Town, one of which Bonds is for forty five pounds, payable in two months from this date; the other for one hundred and forty five pounds, payable August 25, 1798, but as the said John Orr will not comply with the terms of the contract for which said Bonds were given, I hereby caution all persons against taking an assignment thereon, as I shall not pay the same, unless compelled thereto by law.
STEPHEN DAVENPORT.
August 24, 1793.
The Subscriber calls on all Persons having any demand against him to bring in their claims by the 20th of September next; and all those who are indebted to him by bond, note, or book account, are desired to make payment by the above time, as he is determined on a full settlement of all his accounts both in favour and against him at the above period.
August 25, 1793.
JOHN GROVE.
TO BE SOLD,
A very valuable Lot of Ground in the town of Martinsburg, opposite Mr. Nicholas Chopper's. It has on it a small log-house, now occupied by Mr. Michael Hans.—This Lot is beautifully situated, is a corner Lot, fronts Queen and Burke streets—Possession may be had the first day of April next. Application to be made to Mr. James Anderson.
August 26, 1793.
WHEREAS MARY HARDESTY, the wife of me the subscriber, has for some time past absented herself from my bed and board, without the least just cause, I therefore am obliged, in justice to myself, for my own security, (however disagreeable and unhappy it may render my own feelings) to caution all persons against trusting her on my account, as I shall not pay any debt of her contracting after this date.
GEORGE HARDESTY.
Loudoun County, August 24, '93.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
The bonif Man's Prayer.
PARENT of nature, justice, and of right! Fountain of wisdom, and true source of light, Teach me myself to scan; Inspire my soul with notions just of thee, From all my actions as they ought to be, As relative to man—
O give me friends! but make me far above Their gifts, their sympathizing tears and love, That so they may prove kind. For I have found by long experience, That those are people of the greatest sense, Who no professions mind.
O give me health, that so no Doctors may First make me worse, then after make me pay; Thou can'st me cure or kill.— Make me but good, my neighbours will be just; With law-suits, Lord, O let me not be curst; I hate the Lawyer's bill!
If thou in justice think'st I want a wife, To make my bed and smooth the cares of life, And keep my bones from pain. O give me one obedient to my call; But should she kick, or drink, or scold, or brawl, Lord take her back again!
Diffuse fair Liberty through ev'ry clime, May she expand her wings to endless time, And Frenchmen live secure, From impious craft and clack'ning chains, From the Bastille and racking pains, Which erst they did endure!
Thou great first cause hast made me, and my breath I know must cease in what we men call death; In this thou hast done right, Whate'er remains (for yet of souls I know But very little) let them timely go, And join thy essence, light!
J. A. N.
The Drunkards Looking-Glass.
O THOU monster, if like a man—but O thou wretched wretch, if thou be like woman—deprived of reason, besotted understanding, causes error in judgment, debauches the mind, defiles the conscience, hardens and steels the heart—it is the work of darkness—it is an annoyance to modesty, a gate to debauchery—it is a discloser of secrets, a betrayer of truth, a depriver of honesty, a forerunner of misery, cracks men's hearts and credits, empties their purses, consumes their estates, violates all the rules of temperance, occasions loss of confidence, reverses the order of nature, causes profane scurrilous and cursed speeches, fightings and murders—it is the mother of mischief and father of all vices, the nurse of riot and fury, the school of lying and slander, an impairer of health, deforms the visage, decays the brain, memory, body and mind, renders the body so filthy, loathsome and odious as to be forbidden to all who behold it—it decays moral virtues, destroys private and public societies—it has its violent ambitions, destroys love and all confidence between those that ought to be mutual friends, and confidence lost from ill rewards can never be fully regained. The first blessings are thus destroyed.
A SPECTATOR.
August 7, 1793.
THREE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from the Subscriber about the middle of June last, a brown Mare, between 13 and 14 hand high, a natural trotter, 4 years old this season, has a small star and snip in her face, three white feet, and a blemish in her eye. Whoever will deliver the said Mare to Dr. EVAN BANES, living near Garard's-Town, or to the Subscriber, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges.
JANE HAYS.
Berkeley-County, Garard's Town, 26th July, 1793.
I HAVE one hundred and fifty odd acres of Land for sale, adjoining JOSEPH GRANTHAM and others, including part of Spruce Run, on which a saw-mill may advantageously be built, on or near the place, where the road crosses said run, near Back Creek; part of the land is valuable.—approved bonds, or any kind of stock will be received in payment. For terms, apply to Mr. Smith Slaughter.
WILLIAM ASKEW.
July 26, 1793.
COPPER AND TIN WARE.
THE Subscriber, in the most respectful manner, informs the Public in general, and the Inhabitants of Shepherd's-Town and its vicinity in particular, that he has commenced business in the Copper and Tin Line, in said Town, where they may be furnished, on 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.
Having just received a large quantity of Copper, he is enabled to comply with the commands of those who may wish to employ him—and is their humble servant, JACOB FORMWALT.
N. B. The highest price will be allowed in cash, or new work given in exchange, for old copper, brass, pewter or lead.
Shepherd's-Town, June 20, 1793.
MARY BENNETT,
AT the Sign of the Black Horse, on the main Warm-Spring Road and the highest to Bath, one mile from Opeckon-Creek, informs the Ladies and Gentlemen travelling to and from Bath, that she is well supplied with every necessary refreshment, and good beds, for their accommodation; she has also excellent pasture, hay and oats, and every convenience to render their time agreeable while there.
All persons indebted to her for articles sold by auction in October last, and whose Bonds and Notes became due the 20th inst. are desired to discharge the same immediately.
N O T I C E.
That a Petition will be preferred to the next General Assembly of Virginia, for an Act to appoint Commissioners in Shepherd's-Town, vested with powers to levy a small tax for the purpose of repairing the streets of said Town, remove nuisances, determine boundaries of the streets, alleys and lots, purchase a fire engine, prevent disorders, &c.
STOLEN out of the pasture of the Subscriber, at the head spring of the Falling Waters, on Friday night the 26th ult. a light bay horse, 4 years old, 14 hands and an inch high, no brand perceivable, a twitch tail, his mane cut close behind the ears about the breadth of a man's hand, trots but will pace a little, good spirits, a few white hairs on his back, smooth shod before, no shoes behind, and has some white spots about the size of a dollar on the inside of the fore legs near the breast. Whoever takes up the horse and secures the thief, shall have Fifteen Dollars reward, and for the horse only Eight Dollars, and reasonable charges.
ROBERT ERVIN.
Berkeley County, August 3, 1793.
WHEREAS RACHAEL, the wife of me the subscriber, has left my bed and board, without any just cause, and in my absence plundered my house and left it exposed to the pillage of any one who might wish to defraud or injure me. I therefore caution all persons trusting or in any manner dealing with her on my account, as I will not be answerable for any debts she may contract, or any dealing she may make, after this date, as it is pity any one should deal with so wicked a woman.
JAMES RANDALL.
Berkeley-County, August 5, 1793.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber intending to remove from this town, to Hager's-Town, in the course of three weeks, calls on all persons indebted to him to make payment by Tuesday the 13th instant. All persons having any claims against him, are requested to exhibit the same by the above date—As he purposed to continue the BLUE-DYING, and STAMPING BUSINESS at Hager's-Town, any of his former employers in this town and vicinity may have their work done on the same terms as usual, by leaving it with Mr. Christian Smith, where he will attend the first day of every court, and the cotton finished and returned to the same place in 4 weeks. Those who have cotton now remaining with him, are desired to take it away in the course of the ensuing week.
GEORGE BINCKLEY.
Martinsburg, August 5, 1793.
THE Subscriber informs the public, that he has established a
NAIL FACTORY
in Charlestown, where Nails, Brads, and Sprigs of all kinds in his way of business, may be had very reasonable for cash.
GEORGE WARK.
August 5, 1793.
Notice is hereby given, that sundry Bonds and Notes given the subscriber, in consequence of a public sale held by him on the 8th day of October last, will be lodged in the hands of an attorney, in order to commence suit thereon, against such as fail to make payment before the first day of October ensuing the date hereof; all such as wish to avoid suits, are requested to be particular in discharging the above bonds and notes before that period.
JAMES RUSSEL.
August 2, 1793.
P R O P O S A L S.
For publishing a PERIODICAL WORK, to be entitled, THE MONTHLY MIRROR; or MARYLAND MUSEUM.
1. IT shall contain a pleasing variety of interesting subjects, calculated to improve as well as amuse the mind. The most approved selections from different authors, both ancient and modern, either of Europe or America, will form a part of this work; likewise, the newest improvements and discoveries that have or may be made, within the present century, in each art and science.
2. Extracts from various writers on religion, philosophy, law, physic, and divinity, shall also compose a part of this work.—A space will be assigned for the debates of Congress—the debates of the British house of commons—a complete register of foreign and domestic news—essays—poetry—marriages—deaths, &c. &c.
3. Farmers, millers, and mechanics, shall be gratified with a particular description of such methods and machinery as are now in use among the most experienced in the above branches of business, in this country and in Europe.
4. It shall comprise 48 octavo pages, neatly printed, and stitched in blue paper—Price to subscribers twenty shillings per annum; others who purchase will have to pay twenty two shillings and sixpence, or a Quarter of a Dollar each number.
5. As soon as 400 subscribers are procured, this work shall be put to press, and a number delivered regularly in the first week of every month.* Eight pages will be assigned for ADVERTISEMENTS, which may be of peculiar advantage to the manufacturing and trading part of the community in every state in the union: as it is expected to meet with a general circulation throughout the continent, and serve as a vehicle of useful information and instruction to every citizen in the United States.
IT is needless to say much in favour of a publication of this nature.—The utility and convenience of a work of this kind must appear obvious to every person the least acquainted with polite literature, and a general knowledge of the world.—It will contribute towards the stock of necessary information, respecting mercantile affairs, manufactures, agriculture, and commerce; and is meant to convey pleasure as well as profit to those who shall patronize this work. Readers, of every denomination, shall occasionally be furnished with the sketches of real life, and the utmost exertions shall be made to render it as useful a publication as any ever attempted in this country.
Subscriptions are taken in by the publisher PHILIP EDWARDS, JAMES RICE, and AMBROSE CLARKE, in Baltimore, and by the Printer hereof.
PHILIP EDWARDS.
July 28, 1793.
N. B. Those subscribers who live at a distance from Baltimore, shall have their books forwarded by the earliest and cheapest conveyance, but at their own risque and expence.
* Half the subscription money to be paid on the delivery of the first number.
N O T I C E.
THE Members of the Episcopal Church for the Parish of Norborne, in the County of Berkeley, are requested to meet at Martinsburg, on Monday the 26th instant, for the purpose of electing a Vestry, and to take into consideration other important business respecting the said Church.
PHILIP PENDLETON, } Church JOSEPH SWEARINGEN. } Wardens.
August 5, 1793.
ALL Persons indebted for Tickets in Mr. T. WHITE's Lottery, are requested to make payment for the same by the 27th instant, as it is intended to finish the drawing on that day.
August 12, 1793.
ALL Persons claiming Lots in the town of Macklenburgh, commonly called Shepherd's-Town, in Berkeley County, Virginia, or Out-Lots near the said town, are hereby notified, that unless they perform the stipulations in their deeds by the 28th day of September next ensuing, I shall possess myself of the rights reserved in the said deeds.
ABRAHAM SHEPHERD.
Shepherd's-Town, August 12, 1793.