The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-08-05 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1793.
[NUMBER 142—VOL. 3.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
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July 26, 1793.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on Monday the 15th instant, from Mr. Henry Cragbill's, a likely Negro Lad named George, about 19 years of age, rather small but well made, very black, a flat nose, large mouth with pretty thick lips, a tolerable countenance, lips a little, talks quick, and not very plain; had on when he went away a tow linen shirt about half worn and torn about the left arm, an old pair of trowsers of the same kind, a wool hat about half worn; he was seen on Sunday the 21st instant in the neighbourhood of said Cragbill's, about 4 miles from Shepherd's Town, and suppose he is still lurking about the neighbourhood of Col. Dark's. Whoever apprehends the said slave and brings him to me, or secures him in Martinsburg goal, shall receive one and a half dollar for his apprehension, and one dollar for every five miles that he is caught from the place of delivery. All master of vessels are hereby forewarned from receiving the said slave on board their vessels, or transporting him over any waters, as they will answer it at their peril.
WILLIAM PENDLETON.
Berkeley, July 28, 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.
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 BARNES, 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.
FOR SALE.
An elegant HARPSICHORD.
For terms, inquire of
JOSEPH H. JONES, Hager's Town.
July 26, 1793.
Foreign Advices.
TOURNAY, May 3.
ON the 1st, the French, under Dampierre, attacked general Clairfayt's posts, at Raimes and Vigogne with considerable force.—Their intention probably was to relieve Conde, which they would have succeeded in, had they taken these posts. They made four several attacks, from five in the morning until the evening, but were repulsed with the assistance of a detachment from the Prussians under general Knobelsdorf, sent from their camp at Maulde, notwithstanding a French corps which was posted in front of the camp to keep them in check. The two battalions of Prussians had left the camp near Tournay, to reinforce those posted at Maulde. The affair was severe, the loss great on both sides, but the French were completely repulsed.
The same day, the French also left their camp at Famars, and attacked prince Cobourg's posts at St. Sauve and Urmaining, probably with a view to prevent his giving any assistance to Clairfayt.
The infantry advanced with an intention of turning the left of the Austrians, and at the same time kept up a violent and heavy cannonade and feint attack from the right, but were so well received from the right by the Austrians, that they fell back into two villages in great disorder, to the amount of 15,000, and were some time exposed to a heavy cannonade, by which they lost 5 or 600 men, without daring to move until their cavalry advanced and covered their retreat, which they made in great confusion, and were pursued by the Austrians beyond the last height before their camp at Famars, which the latter would have forced, had they been stronger. The French have lost 12 pieces of cannon; among which were two 16 and three 12 pounders, the rest were 8 and 6 pounders. These attacks which were evidently meant to relieve or raise the siege of Conde, by turning out exactly contrary to their expectation, will probably hasten its surrender.
We had yesterday a small affair with the French at Raimes. The French chose to attack us, and were fools enough to bring a cannon, which they had time to fire but once, the Austrian cavalry falling in sword in hand before they could load again, and took the cannon, and an ammunition waggon with 8 horses. The French had 15 or 16 killed, and 14 taken, among whom was an artillery officer. The French made a confused stand, on the road and fields; but on the arrival of two Hanoverian cannon, and firing a couple of rounds at them, they took to their heels, and retired to a village, into which we fired a couple of shots more which frightened them to such a degree, that they ran, and did not stop until they got to Orchies. The guards and Hanoverian horse were not there, being at too great a distance to arrive in time. We had only a battalion of Hanoverian foot, and some Austrian cavalry. We had only one Austrian killed and one horse.
On the 1st instant, the French attacked the advanced posts of the left wing of the combined army, but were repulsed in all their attempts. On the same morning the French also attacked the advanced posts on the centre, but were there likewise repulsed: they suffered in these several engagements a considerable loss both of men and cannon.
FRENCH NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Letter from citizen Deuanlivred, to citizen Tallien, dated Chamon, May 8.
“We have heard the noise of cannon all this morning, which makes us presume that Ligonier is engaged. I hope that he will be more courageous and less a traitor than Quetineau, the ci-devant adjutant of Dumourier, who instead of fighting as he promised before me, surrendered with 3000 men all armed, whom he had in the town of Thonars. The brave Marleillese alone merit praise. They tore down the white flag which had been hoisted, combated like true republicans, and though reduced at length to the number of six, still fought till every man of them was cut to pieces. They formed themselves into a square, and when their cartridges failed, they fell furiously on the insurgents with their fixed bayonets. Had the rest of the troops at Thonars followed their example, it would have been still free.”
The Convention, after hearing a report from the committee of public safety, decreed, that of the 21,000 men, making part of the levy of 300,000 decreed on the 24th of February, and now assembled at Grenouffe, 8 battalions should be immediately organized to march against the insurgents.
A letter from the council general of the department of l'Aude, dated Carcassone, April 29, stated, that the invasion of the Spaniards into the French territories was to be ascribed to the executive council, who had left that part of the frontier destitute
of arms, artillery and provisions. It added, that three departments had raised 16,000 men more than their quota, who wished to combat, and wanted only arms.
To this letter was subjoined a requisition made by general Servall, for a supply of arms.—Referred to the committee of public safety.
Letter from citizen Gasparin, commissioner with the northern army, dated Orchies, May 9.
“I herewith transmit you a report of the affair of yesterday, which has been just now sent to me by general Lamourlier. I can warrant the truth of it, as I never quitted him a moment since our departure from Liff, and as I have seen every thing he did, and all the private accounts which he received.—What he says respecting the firmness of the soldiers of the republic is strictly agreeable to truth.”
“In an expedition in which all the wants of the troops could not be supplied at the moment, notwithstanding the attention of the general and the administrators, our brave defenders resisted no un-easiness, except on account of the enemy not being near enough that they might engage them. In the concise account of the general, I find that he has forgot to mention that at ten yesterday evening, as we were retiring to head quarters, we observed the Abbey of Vigogne in flames. It was set on fire by our howitzers, and as the flames raged violently, I am induced to think that the magazines of the enemy must be consumed; and I have no doubt that we shall be masters of them to day.”
“P. S. Prisoners taken at Vigogne are continually arriving. There are a great many English amongst them. In the last convoy, there were fourteen of English all wounded.”
Report of general Lamourlier.
“The affair of the 8th has been most glorious for the arms of the republic, and proves in the best manner the dignity of the cause for which we are fighting. At seven in the morning, exactly, for such were the orders of general Dampierre, the commander in chief, the different corps of which my small army is composed, attacked the advanced posts of the enemy. The firing was commenced by the division under the command of general Despouches, who was charged to dislodge the enemy from the Abbey of Vigogne, and from the different entrenchments which they had in the wood of St. Amand. The general and our brave brethren in arms presented themselves with unexampled courage and intrepidity. They overcame incredible obstacles, as at every step they found entrenchments, from which they drove the enemy, who were every where far superior in number, notwithstanding batteries of seventeen pounders, which they continually employed against us.”
“Despouches had taken post on the platform of the Abbey of Vigogne, where he entrenched himself, and keep up a brisk fire from a quarter past seven in the morning until nine in the evening. I successfully sent him a supply of provisions and ammunition, which he in vain expected from Valenciennes. The general officer used all his efforts to have his right wing covered by the left flank of general Hedonville, who attacked Rhemes at the same time, but he could never succeed, except in regard to the few chasseurs. It appears that the enemy lost a great number of men; we had also some brave soldiers killed.”
“This division lay on their arms all night in the wood of St. Amand, retaining their position, and will this morning continue their attack, which cannot be made with advantage, unless they can unite on the right wing with divisions ordered to dislodge the enemy from the wood of Rhemes.”
“At the moment when Despouches attacked with my advanced guard, I marched against the enemy encamped near St. Amand in two different points.”
“They made a more feeble defence than they did the preceding evening, and endeavored to draw me near the town or the causeway; but having determined not to take possession of it, till they should be driven from Rhemes and Vigogne, I occupied them in different points, and at different times, to render my diversion more useful.”
“I directed several attacks on my left both against Lecelles and against a mill where the enemy were posted, and from which they were driven with loss. My chasseurs fired even under the camp at Maulde, where they were entrenched; and having received intelligence, that the Austrians were going to establish themselves at Bouchain, I carried three battalions and six pieces of cannon to my post of Belle Porte.”
“General Chumont, who was ordered to keep open my communications from Belle Porte as far as Naché, several times checked the enemy, who endeavoured to turn my left flank, and to cut off my retreat.”
“General Dampierre has written to me to repair to him myself, or send to him a confidential person. I charged with this mission adjutant-gene-

real Dupont, and I could not have chosen one more distinguished in every respect, or who is more zealous in the service of the republic.
"I cannot too much praise the courage of our brave defenders. They displayed republican valor, and observed a discipline which gives the greatest hopes of the success of our arms. They are fatigued, but they never lose that cheerfulness which is inseparable from a good cause.
"My small army consists of troops from Douay, the camp near Lill, and the advanced posts of the latter.
"P. S. At nine this morning the troops are under arms. They will keep the enemy in check while Despouchees is making efforts to drive them from the Abbey of Wignone. I have no doubt of their success, if they be joined by Hedonville. I am going to proceed to his post, when I have visited those which are in front, and on my left flank."
Letter from the Commissioners to the army in the North. Valenciennes, May 8.
"General Dampierre this morning made an attack in the woods of Rhine and Vicoigne, to dislodge the enemy.
"It was very vigorous and the firing continued the whole day. The soldiers of the Republic shewed an ardour worthy of the highest praise, and carried several entrenchments with the bayonet. We had about 50 men killed, and several wounded, but we are certain we occasioned very great loss to the enemy. We still possess some of the intrenchments, which we have taken from them; but nothing consoles us for the melancholy accident which befel Gen. Dampierre, our Commander in Chief. His bravery having induced him to advance too far, his thigh was carried away by a ball. We have conferred the provisional Command in Chief, on Lieutenant-General Lamarche, who commanded the army of the Ardennes, but it is of importance that the Executive Council should, without delay, appoint a Commander in Chief to the two armies. Four of us were present at the affair—the two others were detained at Valenciennes, partly by indisposition and partly by the necessity of forwarding these dispatches.
"We have taken several prisoners. The 17th Battalion of Infantry commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Beclair, and the 10th Battalion of la Mayenne, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Malherbe, having at their head Generals Heliere and Deroque, effected, with unexampled intrepidity, a slow and well ordered retreat, under the fire of several formidable batteries, which were unmasked upon them in the woods. Nothing could have been expected but that they should have been cut to pieces. They however lost only six men killed and wounded. A soldier who had his arm carried away, cried out, when he returned to the town, "I have still one left to serve the nation!" Our brave General, while surrounded by persons who were lamenting his disaster, cried out, "This is nothing! Vive la Nation! Vive la Republique!" signed &c. &c.
Another letter from the same Commissioners.
Valenciennes, May 9.
"General Dampierre, who had his thigh carried away yesterday by a ball, died this morning. The whole army regret in him a brave soldier, an able General and a sincere friend to the Republic. The confidence which he inspired in the troops by his noble Proclamation, at the time when the treachery of Dumourier was discovered, his military life always glorious and unspotted; and his death ought to be called to the remembrance of those who may endeavor to tarnish the splendor of his justly-acquired reputation. To-morrow we shall go, with all the good citizens, to moisten with our tears the laurels and cypress which will cover his grave."
Signed, &c. &c.
The National Convention, deeply affected by the death of this brave General, charged the President to testify to his widow, their regret for this unfortunate event.
FRANKFORT, May 8.
The King of Prussia had a very narrow escape. A ball fell near, and frightened his horse so much that he was very near falling on the King.
The French have been completely driven from Deux Ponts by Prince Hohenlohe.—In the action, however, the Austrians lost Gen. Laudmont, a very brave and experienced officer.
The bridge between Mentz and Cassel is broken, and the latter place is on fire.
T. U. R. I. N, April 23.
Near Nice, a serious battle took place last week; 150 of our troops, and one officer, were cut to pieces by the French; whose loss was also considerable; a nephew of Gen. Biton is said to have been killed.
UNITED STATES.
CHARLESTON, June 5.
Yesterday arrived here the Hoop Alexander Hamilton, Capt. Eccles, from New Providence, in six days. By this vessel the following very important news is received: That a French fleet of nine sail of the line, with several frigates and privateers, has fallen in with a British outward bound fleet for the East and West Indies and America, off Cape Finisterre, and captured nearly the whole, amounting to 150 sail. The ships of war which convoyed this fleet, being only two of the line and four frigates, got off—This account has so much more the appearance of truth, as it comes from a variety of channels, namely, the Havannah, St. Domingo, and Jamaica.
LITCHFIELD, July 10.
On Wednesday last a person by the name of Smith, an intelligent foreigner, who for many years resided in the cities of Hartford and Norwich, arrived here on his way to the eastward, having about five weeks since escaped from the western Indians, in company with his two sons, with whom he had been in captivity more than two years. He says he went out from Norwich in the employ of Mr. Woodbridge, and settled at Marietta; from whence he was taken and carried off, his wife and an infant being absent at the time who were afterwards murdered by the same party, but of which he had no information, till he arrived at the Solquehannah: The Indians telling him, that they had seen his wife and child, in a second excursion to the house, but did not hurt them. Smith says he was furnished with money and rations at the British garrison, and produced a pass from colonel Simcoe; that the British are vigilant and scrupulous, tho' they do not appear unfriendly: and that every possible exertion is exercised by various methods, to induce the Americans to settle on their own lands. Our informant was prisoner with the principal tribe engaged with St. Clair: He saw them march out to attack our army, and says they amounted to nearly 3000 able warriors, headed by the notorious Girty; and that their loss in the action was computed not to exceed 30 killed. He assures us that the Indians are vastly numerous, are amply furnished for war, and from their late successes hold their white enemies in great derision. Their supplies, he believes, are not given them by the British government, tho' actually drawn from the king's stores among them, but he thinks for the valuable consideration of their fur: They however draw a yearly suit of blankets, &c. from the Crown, to encourage their hunting, and keep them in humour. Smith is fully of opinion, that our commissioners cannot settle a treaty on any other terms, than establishing the river Ohio as the boundary line between the United States and the Indian nations at war.—We obtained from our informant the names of such persons, in custody of the Indians, as came within his recollection, viz.—Edward Hinman, a private of Shallor's company, — Hall, of Wallingford, a sergeant in do.—Ames, (recruiting sergeant) of Fielding's company, Moffatt, of do. from Massachusetts; Peter Larkins, of Durham; and Atkins, (supposed of Middle-town), —all of whom were with St. Clair's army; Likewise David Hull, an aged man, (a weaver) from Water town, in this county. He says he was with our commissioners (in whose care he left his children) and obtained a pass, rations and a guinea, from colonel Pickering, to enable him to prosecute his journey. He says the treaty will be delayed 20 days, in consequence of the detention of the commissioners; the British requiring more formal credentials of their mission, before they can pass their garrisons; which pretended formality has obliged them to encamp, till the return of their express from the war office at Philadelphia. Their force consists of more than 30; part of whom are a respectable deputation from the benevolent society of friends, largely supplied with money, &c. to ransom the prisoners, and cultivate peace.
NEW-YORK, July 22.
Captain O'Brian left in Rio Janeiro, the ship Industry, Chokey, bound to Bombay, put in by distress. On her passage spoke the French ship Duras, Berger, bound to Philadelphia, who had taken a Portuguese ship and ransomed her for 100,000 dollars.
Captain Langdon informs, that when he left the Cape, on the 7th inst. the Spaniards were within four miles of the town, committing every possible depredation, and that before he was out of sight of land, he heard the firing of guns very distinctly.
By the ship Hare, captain De Kay, in 64 days from Bordeaux, which place he left the 15th May, we have received several French newspapers, but they contain few particulars of the late battles on the 7th, 8th and 9th of May. Many were slain of each army; though the French's loss was great, that of the combined armies was much greater; the combined forces had made no impression on any of the fortified cities, said to have been invested. On the whole, that France had little to fear from the combined powers:—their difficulties arose from internal differences amongst themselves; from a party of counter-revolutionists and other discontented incendiaries, which were in a fair way of being settled by the forces raised to oppose them.
Provisions of all kinds were plenty, and not higher than in England—That Bordeaux was perfectly quiet—that in some places many lives of the incendiaries were cut off—that it was necessary that many should be cut off to save the country from anarchy and ruin. So far we have heard from Captain De Kay and some passengers.
JULY 24.
Translated from the Chronique de Paris—received yesterday by the ship Hare, De Kay, in 64 days from Bordeaux.
In the Paris Chronicle, of the 14th of May, principally filled with details of the business before the national convention, is the following account of Dampierre's death:—"We have no accounts of any new movements of the Spaniards:—In a sally, the garrison of Bellegarde carried off, from the enemy's territory, 600 head of cattle:—the ease with which the enemy permit the strong places of this part of our frontier to be supplied, is a proof that they have no sufficient force to prevent it. Two thousand infantry have just arrived at Perpignan, among which is the Montpellier battalion, and 150 cavalry. Cambon adds, that an army of 12,000 men were forming in the department of Herault, and another of eight thousand on the side of Carcassone.—The
joy which these accounts spread, was however but of short duration; for instantly after a loss which the French will long sensibly feel, was announced to the convention. It was somewhat moderated, though by the details of an advantage gained over the Austrians, but this success cost dear to the republic in robbing it of a defender so formidable to traitors within, as to enemies without. General Dampierre yesterday had his thigh carried away by a ball, and died this morning: an expression of grief instantly ran through the whole convention. The army regret in him a brave soldier, a general full of zeal, and a true friend to the republic. The confidence which his proclamation, at the instant of Dumourier's treason inspired, his military career always pure and always glorious, and his honorable death, ought to be in the recollection of those who from hatred or raving endeavour to depreciate the credit of his justly acquired reputation. We shall to-morrow, with every good citizen, shed tears upon the laurel and cypress with which we shall spread his grave.
A report of his aid-de-camp Sanvan, was added to this letter; it announced, that Dampierre had given orders to attack the woods of Remes and a little wood, where the enemy were entrenched. The happiest dispositions had been made, and victory appeared to incline to the French, when the general, led by his valor to the most dangerous posts, received the fatal blow:—We, notwithstanding, remained masters of four redoubts carried by dint of bayonet. Our loss is valued at 60 men killed and 300 wounded: The enemy were much more weakened. Those who knew not general Dampierre, and would know of what a man the republic has been deprived, let them read the following trait of him:—at the moment when struck by the ball, which beat him under his horse, he received the assistance of his brothers in arms; Dampierre dying cried,—My friends, leave here my wounds and fly where danger calls! May our nation and republic flourish!
"Tis not Dampierre that is to be pitied:—he lived as a sage, and died as a hero. He is dead, and Dumourier lives! but, oh! consoling thought; for fidelity to one's country, and for republican virtue, what Frenchman would not experience the fate of Dampierre, and who would content to partake the destiny of Dumourier."
On Sunday the brig Mary, capt. Langdon, arrived here from Cape Francois, which he left July 9. The passengers, which are forty in number, inform that it was not supposed that more than from 6 to 9 hundred, (instead of two thousand, as we heard) lost their lives in the affair of the 20th; that not more than two thirds of the town was burnt; that upwards of 20,000 mulattoes and blacks, are now under arms there, well fortified; that the negroes never came in from the country on the late occasion; that the Spaniards, from their part of the island, had taken a town, and were on their march against them, and, it is said, joined by the aristocrats and country blacks. If this be so, we shall hear of bloody work soon.
There are but few arrivals from Europe, without passengers, say from 20 to 60 on an average—to escape the clang of war and enjoy liberty.
Capt. Kirquick, arrived yesterday from St. Ubes, informs, that it was reported there, that the Spaniards lost 4000 men in the battle near Toulon.
There is a report that Cape Francois is retaken from the Commissioners, by a regiment and some volunteers from Fort Dauphin; that the mulattoes and negroes had been defeated; and that Stanthanax had lost his head.
The Amsterdam papers mention, that the court of Copenhagen had refused to countenance or acknowledge Monsieur as Regent of France.
The papers printed in Amsterdam are INSPECTED, BY THE AUTHORITY, before they are permitted to be published.
The following paragraph of NEWS appears under the Augusta (Georgia) head:
"We are authorised to mention, that official communications have been received from the President of the United States, by our government, FORBIDDING GEORGIA TO ENTER INTO AN OFFENSIVE WAR WITH THE CREEKS. These orders authorize the raising one company of cavalry, and one of infantry, each to consist of 100 men, to be commissioned by the governor of this state, and under continental pay whilst in actual service."
PHILADELPHIA, July 24.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Flora, of Glasgow, bound to Jamaica, and prize to the French privateer Sans Culottes. She is said to have a cargo on board worth 30,000. sterling; also her prize, brig Betsey.
Extract of a letter from New York, dated Friday morning, July 19.
"News of this day is, that a privateer which sailed from Boston for Cape Francois to get a French commission, on her way thither took an English ship, which was taken and with the privateer carried into Halifax by a British cruiser, and the privateer's crew hanged.
An express arrived in town last Saturday, from the commissioners to the hostile Indians, and, we hear, brought favorable intelligence respecting the progress of the treaty.
By the Sally, Captain Egger, from Cape Francois, which the left the 4th of July, we learn, that at that time about one fourth of the town remained standing, but entirely deserted by the white inhabitants. A few negroes remained, who were employed in burying the dead. The commissioners Sonthonax and Polverel remained at Haut du Cpa,

a small distance from the town, attended by the mulattoes, negroes and their other adherents. The commissioners had issued orders to one of the mulatto generals to disarm all the whites, as it was supposed peace could not be restored to the Island until they were deprived of all power of interfering with the commissioners, whose express business was to enforce the decree of the convention of France, granting certain privileges to the people of colour.
The FEDERAL EXECUTIVE, we understand, have sent for two of the UNITED STATES JUDGES, to take their opinions on some part of our TREATY of Amity and Commerce with France.
Extract of a letter from a Captain of an American vessel at New-Providence, dated July 9, received yesterday by the Schooner Linnet Valentine.
"A great number of American vessels are here, and more every day coming in. The British privateers take all the vessels they meet with. They bribe the sailors; make them drunk, and ship them on board their privateers: they leave some vessels with not more than one or two hands, and tend them to port; they promise them shares in the prizes, if condemned. Three of my people have been taken and sent on board a privateer. They offer the mates from 4 to 500 dollars for information.—Captain ***** has condemned his own vessel and cargo, and is at present a captain of a privateer."
"The following vessels belonging to Philadelphia were at New-Providence on the 9th July inst. Brig Molly, Razer; Schooner Commerce, Foulk; Brig Hannah, Connel; Sloop Elizabeth Davidson; and a great number of other vessels belonging to other parts of the United States."
The continued inuendos of the British are not more surprising than the pusillanimity with which they are borne by the United States; when we consider that on one hand they have actually invaded our territory, by erecting forts within our boundaries; and on the other, that they are continually capturing our ships under various pretences, abusing our seamen and insulting our flag, we cannot help being astonished at the unaccountable tameness of the counsels of the nation. Have we not reason to suppose, that mother Britain has blessed us in the words of the patriarch of Israel, "Isaac is a strong ass crouching down between two burthens; he saw the rest was good and the land that it was pleasant, and he bowed his shoulders to bear, and became a servant unto tribute."
A special session of the supreme court of the United States is now holding in this city. We hear that the important question will be determined, whether it is compatible with the principles of neutrality for the citizens of the United States to enter on board French cruisers.
A writer in the American Daily Advertiser of yesterday, observes, that the treaty of alliance with France is extinct, and that our obligations to that country are buried in the grave of Louis XVI.—Well said, political honesty and gratitude!
PITTSBURGH, July 20.
Extract of a letter from the Commissioners appointed to treat with the Indians, dated at Fort Linn, June 28, 1793, to a gentleman in this town.
"We have received a letter from Mr. Wilson dated at Detroit the 17th instant, informing us, that the Western Indians were then beginning to counsel among themselves, at their general meeting at the Rapids of the Miami of the Lake. We shall sail with the first wind to Detroit river, and go to Sandusky as soon as we find the Indians are ready to proceed thither from the Miami."
Wednesday last a detachment of rifle-men, under the command of Lt. Green, and a few dismounted horsemen, commanded by Cornet Brick, sailed from this place for Fort Washington. The whole consisted of about 80 men.
NORFOLK, July 27.
On Wednesday last, a Gentleman arrived in this Town in 25 days from Martinique, who informs that that place had at length been compelled to surrender, and that Admiral Gardener with 8 sail of the line had sailed from thence to the Capes of Virginia, with a view, as is supposed, to intercept the French Fleet, at present lying in Lynhaven Bay, bound to New-York.
MARTINSBURG, AUGUST 5.
In the ship Commerce, Capt. Savage, arrived at Wisbecket (Massachusetts) the 6th ult. from Liverpool, in England, came between forty and fifty passengers, chiefly mechanicks, who brought with them machinery of various kinds to a considerable amount. They have fled from a land of oppression and want, and have taken refuge in one of freedom and plenty.
We learn that Gen. Simcoe, Governor of Upper Canada, has refused the United States leave to pass provisions through his government to support the treaty; but has promised to furnish all that shall be wanted, without any expense to the United States.
A French ship of 18 guns has captured, and sent into Chesapeake bay, a Dutch ship with a cargo on board worth two millions of French livres (160,000. this currency)
A count from Augusta, in Georgia, state, that a terrible fire broke out on the evening of the 26th of June, and consumed a considerable part of the town. Loss estimated at 3,000. sterling.
A private letter received at Boston from London, and indeed all the letters from Europe, represent
the impossibility of reducing, or even penetrating France, unless there is a rising of the people against their own government; of which there is not, at present, the least probability.
MR. WILLIS.
THE vale of Berkeley and Frederick may be called the garden of the State—no man, however little acquainted with soil, however superficial the knowledge of the physical properties of the country through which he passes, however transiently he may travel, but must observe the fertility of this district, its growing population, its streams, fertilizing meadows, and operating mills, built up to the perfection of mechanical invention, and the truth of art—health glows in the blooming cheeks of your inhabitants, and the exuberance of your fields smile in every direction; with such advantages, such blessings, one would expect, and especially where there live such numbers of men well informed, and well disposed too to serve their country, by every patriotic exertion, that there should be such a neglect, such an illegal neglect, of the public roads—a neglect as injurious to the farmer and the waggoner, as to the traveller. This is to be attributed solely, Sir, to the law of the land not being carried into execution; for I do maintain, that if it were, your roads in summer, except in very stoney paths of them, are capable of being made far better upon the whole, than those below; if they abound with uneavenness to a greater degree, they are exempt from the sand, which render those below heavy, and tiresome to horses, beyond what is experienced this side of the ridge. I would then recommend it to the Magistrates of the Courts, and to the Grand Jurymen, to appoint overseers of the roads, who would consider it as the duty of a citizen, as well as the part of policy, to fulfil the law of the country in this respect; and let the Grand Jurors present, with perseverance present, those who neglect this essential duty—in short, carry the law into execution, you remove a nuisance that has grown an injury to the inhabitants, a disgrace to your police, and an inconvenience to the traveller, whether curiosity and pleasure be his object, or health his search—much more money would be spent in this county in summer at Bath, from Bath it would soon get into general concoction, and in some measure increase the circulating specie, and thereby add to the riches of the people, were only the roads put into that condition, rendered in short practicable, which the circumstances of your situation aggregately considered, would lead one to expect. The advantages besides that above alluded to, are too obvious to demand enumeration.
The writer of this, Mr. Willis, has no other view nor interest, than a wish to serve the community, by pointing out to them an evil under which they labour, susceptible of an easy cure; except the little interest he has in making his journey through Berkeley, as well as through life, as smooth as the nature of things will permit. VIATOR.
P. S. He is pleased to hear that a spirit is gone forth that will call for a scrutiny into the conduct of those who have superintended your turn pikes: search thoroughly into the conduct of all, I beseech you my countrymen, who touch your money.
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.
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.
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.
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 switch 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.
PROPOSALS
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.
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 preceding 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 preceding days excepted.
The horses to be entered with John Ragan, and Jonathan Hager, and entrance (One Shilling in the Pound) paid the day preceding 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 purses paid by
JOHN RAGAN & JONATHAN HAGER.
July 30, 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 cloth finished and returned to the same place in 4 weeks. Those who have cloth now remaining with him, are desired to take it away in the course of the ensuing week.
GEORGE BINCKLEY.
Martinsburg, August 5, 1793.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
SONNET.
MELISSA'S RETIREMENT.
AH me! why heaves my breast with frequent sighs? What chills my heart with such unusual fear? Why steals the tears, unbidden, from my eyes? Why sink my wearied spirits in despair? The fatal cause, alas! I know too well! Far from my arms you, cruel! mean to go, Hence, hence my unavailing sorrows flow: But, can I live to hear you say "farewell!" Yes, I shall live, to grief a wretched prey— For, when your presence cheers the calm retreat, My moans the widow'd dove will oft repeat, And ev'ry gale will sighs of mine convey! Then go!—But think of him who, sad—forlorn— Here pines and sickens for your dear return! BENEDICT.
TWO DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, living near Shepherd's Town , a negro man named DAVY, at June court; he is about 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, of a dark complexion and down look, and avoids looking any person in the face. I have heard of his being about the mouth of Opeckon, passing as a free man. Any person that will take him up and deliver him to Mr. Francis Mcgruder, in Prince George's County, Maryland , or the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. EDWARD WILLIAMS. June 26, 1793.
NOTICE.
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.
STRAYED from the Subscriber, living in Sharpsburg, on Whitson Monday last, a small forrel mare, 9 or 10 years old, with a ball face, three white legs, branded H. on the near shoulder, paces mostly, 12 or 13 hands high; she had a yearling colt with her, of a bay colour, a white spot in his forehead, branded H on the near buttock. Whoever takes up said mare and colt, and returns them to me, shall have Two Dollars reward, and reasonable charges. July 20, 1793. FREDERICK BAKER.
ONE PENNY REWARD—the full value of a villain.
RAN AWAY again from the Subscriber, an indentured apprentice, named JOHN HUTCHINSON, about 16 years old, young in age but old in iniquity; small in stature, but a great scoundrel. He is very fond of gaming, addicted to cheating, lying, laziness, drinking, and every other practice annexed to infamy. Both him and his character being too well known in this and Frederick County, a full description of this candidate for the gallows, is deemed unnecessary. He had on when he went off, a round jean jacket, nankeen waistcoat and overalls, wool hat, shoes with black buckles, and linen shirt, all which apparel were mostly new; he also stole and carried off with him, a piece of unbleach'd linen, a pair of cotton stockings, a new cambrick handkerchief, a new linen shirt, and a pair large nankeen breeches. All persons are cautioned against harbouring or employing the said run away, if they wish to avoid trouble. Whoever will apprehend the above accomplished rogue and commit him to goal that he may be punished for his crimes, will render the public infinite service, but if brought home the above reward only will be paid, and that a hard bargain. N. WILLIS.
The Printers in the United States are so far requested to oblige a brother Type, as to publish the above advertisement. Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, July 5, 1793.
Wanted to purchase, An active NEGRO BOY, about 12 or 14 years old.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the Subscriber, living in Shepherd's Town, Virginia , on the 11th instant, a dark bay Mare, about 15 hands high, 7 years old, has no brand, a large blaze in her face, her near hind foot is white, has a long trot, a short bushy mane and tail, and shod before only. Whoever takes up the Thief and Mare, shall have the above reward, provided the Thief be brought to conviction and the Mare returned to the owner, and for the Mare only , TEN DOLLARS, and reasonable charges paid, by DANIEL FOLCK. July 20, 1793.
THE Subscriber, having removed from this County, calls on all persons having any accounts unsettled with him, to exhibit the same in this town on the first day of August next; all those indebted to him, are desired to pay their respective balances by the above time, or their accounts will then be put in suit. BARNHART GILPIN. Martinsburg, July 20, 1793.
BOARDING-HOUSE, BATH, Sign of GENERAL WASHINGTON.
JOHN HUNTER and MARY PULLING, SENSIBLE of the many obligations they are under to their Friends and the Public for the many proofs of their attention and good wishes to them in their favors the last season at BATH , render their most sincere and grateful acknowledgments. To accommodate them the present Season, they have made improvements to the House, and are determined not to be exceeded in supplies, conveniences, or attention, by any other house in the place. BATH, June 20, 1793.
The Lottery established by THOMAS WHITE, in Shepherd's Town , is put off drawing until the second Thursday in August next, owing to the busy season of the year, which prevented many people from attending. Those who have purchased Tickets on credit are requested to pay the same to Mr. James Lawson, in Martinsburg , Major Henry Bedinger, in Shepherd's Town , or Capt. James Kerney. Trustees appointed for this purpose. It is expected that purchasers will be punctual in making payment on or before that time, as the Lottery will certainly commence drawing on that day. Those who have received Tickets for sale, and do not make return by the Monday previous to the drawing, it will be considered that they hold what may remain with them unfold at their own risque. Merchanta-ble wheat or rye will be received in payment, at cash price.
Wanted immediately, At Anderson and Waggoner's Mills, on Mill-Creek, Berkeley County , A young Man, who can come well recommended for his honesty, sobriety and industry, and being well acquainted with the business belonging to attending a Merchant-Mill. Such a person will meet with good usage and punctual pay, according to contract, by COBERT, ANDERSON, & Co. July 16, 1793.
TO BE SOLD, One Sixth part of that tract of LAND Known by the name of General Lee's , which was devised by the late General Lee to Eleazar Oswald . Inquire of the Printer. July 6 1793.
ALL Persons indebted to the estate of Mathew Duncan, late of this county, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and all persons having any demands against the said estate, are desired to exhibit the same for settlement. THOMAS DUNCAN, } Executors. SETH DUNCAN, } Berkeley, June 8 1793.
Wanted immediately, A number of Workmen to assist in clearing the Potowmac, a few miles below Shepherd's Town , to whom fifty Shillings, Pennsylvania currency , per month will be given, and found in good and wholesome provisions, and punctually paid monthly. Apply to NATHANIEL HENRY, in Shepherd's Town . July 18, 1793.
A considerable quantity of Flour still remaining in my Mills, on Mill-Creek , belonging to different persons, manufactured from wheat raised last year. The subscriber gives the owners of said Flour this public notice, that he will not be accountable for its passing inspection after this date; From a possibility of the Flour being in some measure injured by remaining so long in the mills during the hot summer months—At the same time he informs the customers in general to said mills, that they are in good order for merchant work and will use every measure in his power to give them satisfaction. July 20, 1793. WINN WINSHIP.
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.
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.
Was taken out of the Pasture of the Subscriber, living in Berkeley County , near Charlestown , on Saturday night, the 15th instant, a bright bay stud Horse, 4 years old last spring, 15 hands high, a natural trotter, has a sup on his nose, branded on the near shoulder M R , but not plain, had no shoes on. Said Horse is supposed to be rode away by some negro. Any person taking up said Horse and delivering him to me, shall have, if 10 miles from home, 4 dollars, if 50 miles 8 dollars, and if horse and thief are secured, 10 pounds, and reasonable charges, paid by me, MICHAEL KALLENBERGER. July 16, 1793.
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.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE Subscriber takes this method of informing his Friends and the Public, that he shall this season leave Trimble's Mill , in Frederick County , near Winchester , where he has resided for several years past, to that of Edward Beeson's , near Martinsburg, Berkeley County , where he intends carrying on the FULLING and DYING BUSINESS in almost all their various branches, with care and dispatch—For the convenience of my former Friends and the Public, I have appointed a stage at the Store of Mr. Robert Daniels, in Buckles Town , where raw cloths will be received and carefully returned when dressed; also, specimens of the work may be seen there. The following colours can be done by him, viz. London and Spanish brown, Spanish and Pomapodarah claret, Portobellow, snuff, orange, cinnamon, pink, crimson, black, red, and others too tedious to mention. For the further accommodation of the Public at large, wheat, rye, or corn, will be accepted of at their market prices, if cash is not convenient, at either the above stage or mill. I am, with due respect, the Public's very humble servant, WILLIAM BAILEY. June 17, 1793.