The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-09-22 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
[PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1794.
[NUMBER 201—VOL. 4.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
By the ship Mohawk from London, and Prudence from Londonderry arrived at New York, the following intelligence has been received.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
WHITEHALL, June 23.
By a letter received from the Marquis of Hertford, dated Nivelles the 26th inst. it appears, that after an unsuccessful attack made by the Prince of Cobourg, on the whole chain of French posts at Gosselies, Eleurus, &c. the Austrians were obliged to retire with considerable loss, and the enemy remained in possession of the field of battle. The Prince of Cobourg was retreating to a strong position near Halle.
LONDON, July 1.
In addition to the account contained in last night's Extraordinary Gazette, of the complete defeat of the Prince of Sax Cobourg, we learn, that the General having received very pressing requests from the Prince of Orange and Gen. Beaulieu to come to their assistance, and being aware himself of the imminent danger in which Charleroi and Brussels were from the vast superiority of the French, resolved to march with the greatest part of his army, and to leave only the British and Hanoverians under the command of the Duke of York at Tourney. On the 21st he reached Ath, and on the 24th effected a junction with the Prince of Orange and Gen. Beaulieu at Nivelles. The French General Jourdan's army had taken a position at Templeuve, Eleurus, Gosselies, and Fontaine l'Eveque, for the purpose of covering the siege of Charleroi.
Yesterday morning a draught was made of 430 men, consisting of four light companies of the foot guards.
In addition to this it was intimated, that a draught of 600 men would be made from the battalions, making in all 1000 men.
Yesterday an account was received at Lloyd's Coffee-house, of the safe arrival of the West-India fleet, consisting of upwards of 100 sail. This fleet is valued at nearly 3 millions sterling.
The further adjournment of Parliament to Monday next is supposed to be occasioned by the news arrived on Sunday night from the Continent.
JULY 2. By the accounts which we gave yesterday, which, with those in the Gazette, are the only ones in town, it appears that the intention of the Duke of York, and the Earl of Moira, is to form a junction at Antwerp, to which place the artillery, stores, &c. which were at Ostend, were sent by the Scheldt: but it is not impossible that circumstances may enable them both to join Gen. Clairfayt near Ghent, as the French, owing to the arrival of the Earl of Moira, or having use for their forces in some other quarter, seem to have withdrawn from the vicinity of Bruges: they must, however, be driven away from the environs of Oudenarde, before the Duke can, by any direct road, proceed for Ghent.
Letters from the Duke of York's army, state that the Dutch troops have been ordered to return to Holland.
JULY 3. It is now confidently said, that for more than 6 weeks past, the Austrians, convinced of what must be the issue of the campaign, have been transporting their magazines and military stores from the Netherlands back to Germany. About a month ago, Barrere, in one of his reports from the Committee of Public Safety, said the campaign would close much sooner than was expected. There are strong presumptions that the Emperor and the Committee of Public Safety understood one another; and we should not be surprised to hear, that the Austrian garrisons in Conde, Valenciennes, Quesnoy, and Landrecies agree to evacuate these places, on condition of being allowed to march out with arms, artillery, and baggage.
JULY 4. So many unauthenticated reports were circulated yesterday, so contradictory and so improbable, that it would be idle to record them. In a moment so fruitful of extraordinary events, one would think it sufficient for the most active minds to wait for real occurrences: but the lapse of a single day puts their pregnant imaginations into labour, and a thousand falsehoods are brought forth; as in the absence of the sun, exhalations arise, from the putrid effects of its heat, and glitter for a moment like reality.
It has been said, that Mr. Jay is going to Paris to negotiate a peace with the Jacobins. However desirable such a negotiation would be! However advantageous a peace, could it be obtained by any auspices, we fear there is little chance of Mr. Jay's undertaking such a mission. The Americans, in their appointment of this gentleman to England, have acted with the same exemplary moderation
that they have manifested throughout. To shew at once their confidence in the justice of the claims they had to prefer, and their desire of preserving a good understanding with England, they nominated to the office of Envoy Extraordinary the man of all others who had shown the greatest predilection for England, and the greatest abhorrence of the new maxims of France. This character, though it peculiarly fits him to be the Minister to negotiate with the English Court, would not be equally calculated for the meridian of Paris.
As our Ministers have always said that this is a war against Jacobins, and their adherents now assert that the Poles, by resisting the Divine rights of the Empress of Russia and the King of Prussia to dispose of their persons and property, have clearly proved themselves Jacobins, the King of Prussia may think himself as well entitled to the subsidy for sending troops against the Jacobins in Poland, as if he were to send them against the Jacobins in France. He will only have to say, that the spirit of the subsidiary treaty is to be adhered to in preference to the letter.
Before the evacuation of Ostend, a number of vessels, both British and prizes, were burnt, for want of seamen to work them out. The underwriters are pledged to the amount of 50,000l. the fate of which, by this evacuation, they do not know. Several vessels were got out, but it is still doubtful what is become of them.
The true mode of prosecuting the war, according to the Hawkebury school of politics, we are now told, is by recalling all our troops from Flanders, and landing 30,000 men on the coasts of Brittany and Normandy, with a Prince of the Blood Royal of France, and as many Priests as can possibly be collected. That is to say, all our expence of blood and treasure in Flanders has been absurd ; and we may throw away as much more on a new project.
The DUKE of YORK's Army.
Camp at Tourney, June 21.
A second council of war was held this day, from 10 until 3, but never were troops kept more in the dark than the British. A disagreement was said to have taken place between the Duke of York and the Prince of Cobourg, and about 4 o'clock the Austrian cavalry and infantry began moving off the ground for the Sambre. In the evening our regiments had orders to strike tents, and rest on their arms, and our picquets were withdrawn within the line of entrenchments. The Hessians also, with the park of artillery that had been at Rhume, returned and joined us. The heavy baggage was sent off to Grammont.
JUNE 24. We received orders, about 8 o'clock, to strike tents, and to be in readiness to move by 10 o'clock, but on account of the want of forage, and waiting for the brigade of infantry coming off picquet, we did not march until between 1 and 2 o'clock, when we proceeded through Tourney. The Hessians, brigade of guards, and that of the line in the column of the left, that of the artillery and cavalry in the right, through Leuze, for Renaix, where we encamped about 10 o'clock at night. We understand here, that the enemy had again attacked Clairfayt, beaten his army, and followed him into Ghent, but that they were repulsed from thence with great loss. We were also informed, that they had summoned Oudenarde, which, however, had refused to surrender. We were informed, that no mail would be sent from head-quarters.
JUNE 27. A cannonade has been heard since 8 this morning, and it is reported, that the Republicans have attempted to pass the Scheldt at Herix, and about 3 miles on the Ghent side of Oudenarde. We have just struck tents, and expect to march every moment. Major Clinton is not yet arrived, but we cannot even flatter ourselves with the hope of keeping possession of any part of Flanders.
BRUSSELS, June 23.
The following is a clear detail of the operations on the Sambre, since the battle of the 16th, to the 23d of June.
Early in the morning of the 18th, the enemy again crossed the Sambre, in several columns. The allies made little opposition, and the French, under cover of the important posts which they occupied on this side of the river, accomplished their object without any difficulty. They advanced to Gosselies, when, after a very warm cannonade, they took possession of the very ground from which they had been driven on the 16th. Our troops did not retreat, but in consequence of several skirmishes, in which they found themselves obliged, to a great superiority of numbers.
At this moment two columns of the enemy threaten Mons and Namur, while a third is bombarding Charleroi. Such exertions and such success, immediately after what was represented to us as a complete defeat, are truly incredible.
The Prince of Sax Cobourg has quitted his position on the Scheldt, in order to succour the army
on the Sambre. The day before yesterday, his headquarters were at Ath, and yesterday evening, he was expected at Halle, a little town only 3 leagues from Brussels. The Duke of York, with the British and the Hessians, is to cover Tourney, into which a strong garrison is thrown, as well as into the fortresses conquered from France, where all the heavy artillery is left.
In West Flanders, things go still worse. The only probable defence against the enemy in that quarter, is the grand inundation, which we expect every hour to be ordered—a measure to which we have not had recourse since the 13th century, and of which the incredible losses have preserved the memory. It should now be resorted to, ten years will hardly restore the country to its former situation.
In this city the approach of the French has occasioned an alarm which it is impossible to describe. The government ordered all the archives to be packed up. The court and the ministers put their effects on board boats, and the treasury was sent to Malines. The magazines were emptied with the utmost precipitation. One fourth of the inhabitants at least have gone away, with all the property they could carry away with them. All the roads are covered with carriages, in a confusion that nothing can surpass. The greater part of the French emigrants are fled; the remainder have offered to take up arms, and are divided into six companies, under the command of the Count de Caraman.
General Mack is appointed Quarter-master-General to the army in Italy, under Wallis.
OSTEND.
We received this morning by a private conveyance, the following regular detail of the events that have happened at Ostend since the 25th ult.
JUNE 26. His Majesty's cutter Trial, commanded by Lieut. Mahon, set sail this morning with Lady Hervey. When her ladyship left Ghent, the consternation of the inhabitants was very great, and as General Clairfayt had been completely defeated, the enemy were hourly expected to take possession of that place.
JUNE 27, in the morning. We have received intelligence that the enemy have advanced to Bruges, and that Ghent is in their possession. It is said, that the Duke of York and Clairfayt's army have joined, and are at Oudenarde, and that Prince Cobourg was moving close to the Sambre. None of the troops of Lord Moira are landed.
JUNE 27, at night. Lord Moira is landing all his troops, and they are throwing up batteries on the east side of Oudenarde to defend the place.
An account received this day says, that only 400 of the enemy took possession of Bruges, which they have since quitted.
JUNE 28. Since the arrival of Lord Moira's army the fears of the few inhabitants remaining are somewhat abated; the troops are all landed. Very little accident happened in the disembarkation: 11 soldiers, however, were drowned. The greatest part of the army is now on the east side leading towards Sas.
The communication being so interrupted, and no post going or coming, it is difficult to procure intelligence respecting the armies. It appears, however, to have been only a strong picquet of the enemy, of about 400 men, that marched into Bruges, where they were received by the inhabitants with every mark of joy; and the tri-coloured cockade instantly mounted: A proclamation was read in the market places, that no violation of civil or religious liberties was to be offered, and that private property was to remain sacred, under the penalty of death to the aggressors. Towards the evening they quitted the city, and returned to the camp, about ten miles from Bruges, without committing any depredations.
The enemy made their appearance this day at no great distance from this town.
JUNE 29. Another packet failed this morning, but carried no mails, the post being still stopped. Lord Moira with his army marched from the town yesterday at two o'clock, it is said they are gone to Sluys, to endeavour to join the Duke of York, who it is also said, is retreating to Holland.
A messenger arrived this evening with dispatches from the Duke of York to Lord Moira. It is stated that these dispatches are of a very disastrous nature.
The town is to be evacuated immediately. It is said, that the French are at no great distance, and that they will be in the town before noon. I take the opportunity of sending you this regular detail by a small boat, which is to carry one of our principal merchants with his family and property to Dover.
PARIS, June 20.
Yesterday it was decreed, that every commander of a line or battle ship, who shall suffer his line to be broken, shall be punished with death.

the walls of Charleroi, on the 16th, when the enemy lost 3000 men, 600 prisoners, and seven pieces of cannon.
The Toulon squadron, consisting of seven ships of the line, five frigates, two advice boats, a zebec and eight tartans, each of them carrying two twenty-four pounders, had sailed from thence with a fair wind on the 6th instant. They were scarcely at sea, when they discovered the English squadron of nine sail of the line, which immediately stood off from them. It was generally believed in Italy, that the French fleet were destined to Sardinia, to support the insurrection in that island.
L O N D O N, July 5.
The following letter was yesterday morning received by the Master of Lloyd's Coffee house:—
"Margate, July 3, at half past eleven o'clock, P. M."
"Ostend is now taken indeed! The Trial cutter is just arrived, and the despatches are forwarded from hence. The French marched in on Tuesday; our troops are all lately embarked, and are gone to Holland. Almost, if not all, the shipping got out; one large one run ashore in coming out, to which they set fire; and as the French had only one small boat to cross with, one of our frigates annoyed them very much in passing. They were not permitted to fire into the town, or they could have done much mischief to it."
Yesterday a foreign messenger arrived at the Secretary of State's Office, who passed through Brussels and Ghent, and brings the latest intelligence from Flanders. It was said at Brussels, that the Prince of Saxe Cobourg, with his army, was still at Nivelles. The Duke of York, it was reported, was still at Renaix—the other reports state him to have reached Grammont. From the situation of the armies, however, there is the most positive assurance that he is perfectly safe. His baggage and stores had been sent down the Dender and Scheldt to Antwerp; and from Grammont he could pursue his route in security down the banks of the two rivers; but as the Prince of Cobourg still retains his position to Nivelles, which is at least ten miles to the southward of Brussels, we are hopeful that the junction and co-operation of all the armies may be the means of saving Brussels from the ravages of the enemy.
BELFAST, July 3.
The present situation of the allied army, under the command of Prince Cobourg and the Duke of York, is peculiarly critical. Pichegru, on the North West, is in possession of West Flanders, which cuts off all communication with the sea, short of Antwerp, which lies 30 miles distant from Tourney; whilst on the other side, Jourdan has advanced as far as the neighborhood of Brussels, which cuts off entirely the communication with Luxembourg, &c.—If it is a fact the French have seized on the post of Oudenarde, there is not above 30 miles between the advanced posts of the French in the rear of the combined army.
UNITED STATES.
INTERESTING.
BOSTON, September 9.
Extract of a letter from Halifax, dated Saturday noon, August 23.
"As the Schooner has been detained, I take the advantage offered by her detention, to forward you one of Saturday's papers, just from the press. In addition to what I laid in my last, on the improbability of an American contest, you may be assured that Admiral Murray, now in this port, has received positive orders from home, to treat the Americans who may fall into their hands, with the greatest lenity and respect, and to suffer none to be captured but those undoubtedly loaded with French property, or positively carrying articles contraband de guerre to ports of the enemy. These orders may probably assist the Americans now in this port."
NEW YORK, September 10.
No further accounts have leaked out by the British mail, mentioned in our last to have arrived in this port—there is no doubt, however, that some very important and official intelligence was communicated through that medium, which it may be thought prudent not yet to make public. That Mr. Jay has been received most graciously is well ascertained, and it is very probable that some preliminaries for a commercial and amicable treaty have been debated—but, when we read of SIMCOE's advancing 70 miles into our territory, it is difficult to that out the (perhaps injudicious) recollection of Judas and the Kifs!
The present moment, as respects America, would seem pregnant with interesting events—we are happy however, to find that the Pennsylvania whiskey outrages, are in a favorable way of adjustment.
If the British are actually on their march into our territory, Citizens of America, they have long robbed your property at sea; why not your land! Again, they promise to Mr. Jay indemnification; therefore wherein lies the crime of robbing you?
We learn that several official letters have passed within a week between the President of the United States, and the Governor of this State. Conjecture, ever alive, is busy on this subject; she now suggests, that the militia of this state is to be called immediately to repel invasion.
British fleet of war, last week, as remittances from merchants in this city to London.
They write from the English islands that "every molestation to the American commerce in these islands is done away, and every possible protection given to American vessels!" dated July 18— It were to be hoped that this is no Whale.
MATTERS OF RECORD.
The American traitor, Arnold, escaped from Guadalupe, on a henkoop , to the British ship of war, Boyne, about the 1st of July this year.
Warren Hastings's trial was finished, by the British Parliament in June, after having been seven years and fourteen days on the tapis—Behold British expeditious justice!
SEPT. 13. Our domestic affairs would seem to wear a more disagreeable aspect than on the day of our last publication—see several articles under Philadelphia head, &c. The EXCISE, however obnoxius , is a law of the Union; constitutional measures only, therefore, seeking redress, ought to have been adopted. Upon this reflection an idea intrudes, that Britain's emissaries are intermixed in the western counties of Pennsylvania, as well as among the savages of the forest! If this be true, should not the nifts , from which these underminers of our peace proceed, at least those parties of them which have made inroads on our territory, be the objects of the vengeance of government—if the recruiting volunteer roll is to express, the intended reduction of the western posts, &c. it is to be presumed, that this tardiness in enlisting would not exist, and that a great part of what are called western insurgents would forget that an Excise exists, and march with ardour to punish the impudent intrusions of our old enemies.
ELIZABETH-TOWN, September 10.
This day the neighbouring companies of Dragoons destined for the western expedition, will rendezvous in this town, and take up their line of march for Trenton. We are happy to mention that government will find in this state, the greatest support, in the present emergency, even to the derisory retort.
LANSINGBURGH, September 2.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Plattsburgh, to his friends in this town, dated August 25.
"An affidavit has been taken of one of our inhabitants, who has been six or seven weeks in Canada. When under examination he says, that a British packet had just arrived at Quebec, and immediately orders were given, to deliver out of the king's store at Sorel, 2300 stands of arms, and that on Lord Dorchester's arrival at that place, after inquiring into the situation of the provisions, &c. he ordered 2300 stands more to be carried on board of bateaus, and that six brass pieces of artillery were drawn out on the green, to be ready at a minute's warning; the destination of those arms, &c. this deponent knew not."
Our correspondent adds, that Lord Dorchester has come up the river Chambelee, and visited all the forts on Lake Champlain, and as these movements have followed immediately after the arrival of that packet, it is not improbable that he was sent out after the arrival of Mr. Jay.
PHILADELPHIA, September 3.
We are informed that there is a letter in town, from a gentleman in Canada, informing that the advance of the American army, on its march to Miami had encountered and defeated a party of Indians, and took 40 prisoners, that upon the approach of the army to the fort lately erected by a detachment of British soldiers, the garrison retired without opposition, leaving 4 pieces of cannon, and that it was destroyed by orders of General Wayne. Not having obtained a sight of the letter, we are unable to state the particulars.
September 9.
Dispatches were yesterday received from the commissioners sent by the federal and state governments to offer terms to the insurgents in the western counties of this state. The information these contain are not so favourable as was anticipated from the disposition expressed by the committee of conference. It appears, that the propositions made by the commissioners were laid before the committee of safety consisting of 60 members, of which the committee of reference were a part. They were taken into consideration by the grand committee, 57 members being present; on the 28th ult. Mr. Gallatin addressed them in a speech of two hours long, in which he treated the subject in a very masterly manner, recommending obedience to the law, and recourse to the constitutional means of obtaining a repeal of it. He was followed by Mr. Bradford, who, in a violent and inflammatory harangue of considerable length, endeavoured to make a contrary impression; he contended, that resistance to the oppression of an odious excise was not only a duty, but that in the then situation of the western country it was practicable to render that opposition effectual; that the only article wanted to insure an happy issue to their efforts was fire arms, that they wanted neither numbers nor courage, and that the militia sent against them would furnish arms. It was resolved, on the question of approving or disapproving of the propositions of government, that the votes should not be given viva voce but by ballot, lest fear should influence.
Upon counting the votes 34 were found in favour of the terms offered by government, and 23 against. Some 4 or 5 members afterwards declared they had voted contrary to their sentiments, having mistaken the question. The committee, however, were un-
animous, and their decision is considered as binding on the people, and having appointed a committee of nine, further to confer with the commissioners from government, it was determined, that those terms should be finally referred to the people at large, and to collect their sense, each inhabitant entitled to a vote, is, on the 11th inst. to give it in the manner according to which elections are conducted, either pro or con the propositions. In the county of Washington, the inhabitants are to vote in townships, and in that of Alleghany in election districts. The return of votes is to be made on the 16th inst. to the town of Union in the county of Fayette.—It should be added, that the committee of nine after a conference with the commissioners from government individually signed their acquiescence in the terms they offered, and promised to use their influence to cause them to be accepted.
We hold the foregoing statement from very good authority, and can vouch for the accuracy of the material parts of it. Thus it appears, that the unfortunate business in that quarter is not so near a close as there was reason, a few days since, to expect. It is hoped, government, placing a reliance on the good sense of the people, will grant the delay asked, to the middle of the month, and no doubt that good sense will defeat the designs of the factious. The voting will occasion a warm contest, and as the question will be war or not war, it would not be surprising if it led to acts of violence between the different parties. Should the sense of the counties after this solemn trial, be in favour of violent opposition to the laws, no citizen who values the blessings that flow from government will refuse his most active aid, in suppressing so dangerous and despotic an attempt of a minority to rule, and we shall at a blow crush the hydra of anarchy, and by a decisive line of conduct in this first instance destroy the game of any future conspiracy against the constitution and laws.
SEPTEMBER 13.
We have the pleasure of informing our readers that two troops of New-England horse, said to come from the neighbourhood of Boston and Concord, are at Trenton on their way to join the army against the insurgents—and that a large body of the Jersey militia, about 1600, are already encamped between Trenton and Lamberton, among which are several troops of cavalry.
Yesterday afternoon the hon. Thomas M'Kean, Esq. chief justice of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, arrived in town from the westward.
PITTSBURGH, September 6.
Resolves of the Committee at Redstone.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of the committee, that it is the interest of the people of this country to accede to the proposals made by the commissioners on the side of the union and of the State of Pennsylvania.
Resolved, That the committee to be applied to confer with the commissioners on the part of the United States and of the State of Pennsylvania, with instruction to said committee to try to obtain from said commissioners such further modification in their proposals as they think will be more agreeable to the people at large, and also to represent the necessity of granting further time to the people before their final determination is required.
Resolved, That the said committee shall publish and communicate through the several counties the day on which the sense of the people is to be taken.
Resolved, That on the day published, the following question shall be submitted to the citizens duly qualified to vote, of the counties of Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette, Alleghany and the part of Bedford county which lies west of the Alleghany mountains, in Pennsylvania, and of Ohio county, in Virginia—Question, Will the people submit to the laws of the United States upon the terms proposed by the commissioners of the United States.
Resolved, That the members of this committee for each county shall determine the manner in which the sense of the people shall be taken in their respective counties.
Resolved, That the determination of the inhabitants of each county, shall be communicated to a committee, to consist of one member from each county, who shall meet for that purpose at Parkinson's ferry within two days after the sense of the people shall be taken, and shall transmit the general resolutions to the commissioners of government.
[The preceding resolutions gave rise to a very lengthy correspondence between the new committee of conference and the commissioners of the United States, which, want of room, obliges us to omit until our next. The following article is extracted from the letter of the commissioners.]
To this we add, that the militia (which by late orders from the President have been increased to 15000 men including 1500 rifle-men from Virginia, under the command of Maj. Gen. Morgan) have received orders to assemble, and we cannot undertake to promise that their march will be long suspended. All possible means to inform, to conciliate, and to recall our fellow-citizens to their duty, have been used. If their infatuation still continues, we regret, but are persuaded that further moderation and forbearance will but increase it.
LYNCHBURG, August 30.
Extract of a letter to a gentleman in this town, dated August 13, 1794.
"On the 13th inst. Lieut. M'Clellan detached from Capt. Evan's company, with 37 men, were attacked on the Cumberland Path near the Crab-Orchard 18 miles from South West Point, by a party of Creaks consisting of upwards of 100 warriors."

twice repelling the Creeks but was compelled to retreat with the loss of 4 men killed, 1 wounded and 4 missing, 31 horses, 38 saddles and bridles, blankets, great-coats and provisions, &c.
On the side of the Creeks the loss is not yet ascertained, but from the obstinacy and bravery of the defence, and the report of Lieut. M c Clellan, (ever cool and composed in the midst of danger,) and others, there is great reason to hope it was from 12 to 16.
Names of the killed —Paul Cunningham, Daniel Hitcock, William Flannagan, Stephen Reutro. Wounded —Abraham Bird.— Missing —William Lee, William Robertson, James Anderson, John Jones.
GEORGE-TOWN, September 16.
On Sunday morning last, in consequence of orders received in this town about 11 o'clock from the governor of this state, by 3 o'clock in the afternoon 100 volunteer militia, infantry and cavalry, marched for Frederick Town, and proceeded that evening 16 miles on their route where they encamped two hours and then resumed their march. On Monday morning they were followed by 60 volunteers from the Federal City, and Captain Hughes's whole company from the neighbourhood of Georgetown.
ALEXANDRIA, September 16.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability residing on the Western Frontiers of the state of New-York, dated 21st August.
"I have seen two gentlemen both from Niagara; they brought from thence the important intelligence that General Wayne having advanced within forty miles of the post lately taken by the British at the Miami rapids, the cavalry were detached to attack the post. On their approach the officer commanding the cavalry ordered them to evacuate the fort, which the commanding officer refused to do, saying he would defend it to the last. He was again summoned, and told that the fort would be attacked and every man put to the sword—on their marching up, the British marched out, and were ordered to ground their arms which they did. The arms, ammunition, and provisions were taken and sent off to Gen. Wayne. The British were served out one day's provisions and ordered to quit the territory of the United States. The fort was completely destroyed before the cavalry marched to join the American army.
These gentlemen further add, that a company of grenadiers and one of Light Infantry, each eighty rank and file, with four heavy artillery pieces and their complements of artillery men, marched from Niagara a few days ago for fort Erie, as was there understood to re-establish the post at the rapids of the Miami. It was also reported that the Indians had had two partial engagements, one with a detachment from Gen. Wayne's army, in which fifty Indians were killed—the other with the detachment of cavalry when on their march, in which twenty were killed; that they had sent a hatchet and a string of wampum to Mr. Simcoe, saying that it was too blunt."
MARTINSBURG, September 22, 1794.
At a Court held on Tuesday last for the purpose of nominating suitable persons as officers of the surplus of militia in the 55th and 67th regiments, the following were agreed upon to be recommended, viz.
Samuel Reed, Captain of Artillery company, of 16th Brigade; James Kennedy, 1st Lieutenant, and Mathew Frame, 2d Lieutenant.
55th Regiment.
Richard Willis, Capt. William Pyles, Lieut. John Cook, Ensign.
James Glenn, Capt. Thomas Worthington, Lieut. Henry Line, Ensign.
George Reynolds, Ensign in Capt. George Morgan's company.
Josiah Thornberry, Lieut. in Capt. William Lemmon's company; William Morgan, Ensign.
Nathaniel Henry, Capt.
Richard Morgan, Capt. Christopher Parrot, Lt. Aaron Faris, Ensign.
Casper Walper, Lieut. in Capt. William Kearney's company; Sebastian Eaty, Ensign.
Jacob Vandoren, Capt. Thomas Tabb, Lieutenant, Alexander Lemen, Ensign.
Benjamin Strother, Capt. Thomas Campbell, Lt. William Baylor, Ensign.
John D. Lock, Capt. John Bates, Lieut. Samuel Blackmore, Ensign.
Benjamin Harris, Capt. John Lashell, Lieutenant, Hamilton Cooper, Ensign.
Richard Montgall, Ensign in Capt. M. Tate's company.
67th Regiment.
John Shearer, Lieut. George Couchman, Ensign. William Orrick, Capt. Samuel Hedge, Lieut. Samuel Cunningham, Ensign.
David Hart, Lieut. in George Porterfield's company; Nathaniel Willis, Ensign.
Charles Edelin, Ensign in John French's company.
John Hunter, Capt. Robert Gustin, Lieut. Valentine Dike, Ensign.
Michael Widemire, Capt. William Allen, Lieut. Philip Glover, Ensign.
John Gerrard, Lieut. in James Russell's company. James Chinowith, Ensign.
Levy Hanthaw, Lieut. in A. Davenport's company; Robert Holliday, Ensign.
John Hair, Capt. Joseph Baldwin, Ensign.
Edward Christian, Capt. Francis Shyler, Lieut. James Starkey, Ensign.
We have for several days past had rumours of an action having taken place between the army under General Wayne and the savages, but the accounts being various, we defer attempting particulars until further information shall be received.
Tuesday last Capt. Morgan's company of volunteers arrived here from Shepherd's Town, and next morning march'd for Winchester. Capt. Boyd's company also left this town the same morning, to join the general rendezvous.
A detachment from three troop of cavalry, are now stationed at Hagerstown. Several persons who were lately officious in raising liberty poles in that place, were last week committed to goal.
Thursday last was committed to goal here, one Robert Faulkner, who was apprehended at Shepherd's Town on Wednesday, for stealing a mare from Mr. Sullivan, of Cumberland. The mare was found in his possession when he was taken.
The Indian account of the attack they lately made on Fort Recovery, has been received at Niagara—and we are informed, that they state their loss at 30 warriors killed—and that they killed of the American troops between 30 and 40, and killed and carried off 300 horses—They acknowledge they were completely foiled in their attempt of carrying that post—They speak of General Wayne, as a chief whose prudence and caution not only prevents their making any head against him, but totally defeats every project they can invent for bringing him to an action on any terms that can promise them success.
From the Pittsburg Gazette of September 7.
The awful question of PEACE or a CIVIL WAR is to be decided by the people on the 11th inst. by an open public vote, so that the real opinion of every citizen will be known to his neighbours and to the world. All descriptions of men in the western country will certainly regard this manner of doing the business, as the most effectual mode of attaining the true scale of the people. The signing of a printed or written declaration, by those who vote for peace will naturally bind them together for the defence of each others lives and property against those who may hereafter attempt to violate either. If a civil war does break out, the names, numbers, and residence of the innocent will be known, and they will be protected and distinguished from the guilty who take up arms against their country. By giving this public testimony of the attachment to the government of the United States, those who have transgressed the laws, can secure each for himself an honorable oblivion of the past; and his security depends upon his own good conduct, and not as heretofore proposed, upon conduct of the country in general; and the real friends of good order who have all been obliged to bend under the torrent, will by their numbers, union and influence, have a weight which nothing but such a measure as this could possibly produce—When the good sense of every individual is appealed to in this solemn manner, few, very few, it is hoped, will be found, who deliberately resolve to turn their daggers against the bosoms of their fellow citizens and plunge this flourishing country into the horrors of desolation and carnage of an unnatural civil war—Whenever on the question of "yea or nay," the majority declares for a submission to the laws, the minority will, (it is hoped) give way, and make the signature of the paper as unanimous as possible.
A FRIEND TO PEACE.
FROM A CORRESPONDENT.
How will the British despot and all his confederates rejoice to hear that the Americans are going to cut each other's throats! That Republicans cannot govern themselves! That the people will not submit to the laws which themselves have made and which they can again alter or repeal! That instead of free, equal representative governments founded on the will of the society, men must have chains, bolts, and the military apparatus of death to compel order! That a number of Pennsylvanians are proposing to return under the yoke of Britain again! Let us not disgrace Republicanism in America, in France, and throughout the world. Let us return to the affectionate bosom of our country, and prove, that although highly provoked, we have not lost our reason, and that though we dislike one of the laws, we will not violate the peace of our country.
TO BE SOLD,
THE Plantation of the subscriber, situated on Opeckon, two miles from Martinsburg, containing about 120 acres, of which 25 acres are good meadow, one third fit for mowing, about 45 acres of the whole tract cleared, the remainder well wooded, with several good springs, on which is a good log house, 20 by 30, 1 1/2 story high, well covered, a good square log kitchen, 18 by 16, a good barn, two bays and a threshing floor, all in good tenable repair, the whole under good fence. For terms, apply to the subscriber, living on the premises.
ALEXANDER RODGERS.
September 25, 1794.
Blank Deeds filled, and all other instruments of writing drawn at the CLERK'S Office, on short notice, and at reduced prices.
Peace, for the County of Berkeley, at the Court-house, on the 18th day of September, 1794. Resolved that Robert Stephen, John Kearney, John Davenport, William Little, William Hanthaw, John Kearney, and Richard Baylor, Gentlemen Justices, do attend throughout the whole of the ensuing Quarterly Term. Teste, MOSES HUNTER, CLK.
JUST PUBLISHED, By Fisher & Cole, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, And for Sale, at their store three doors above Mrs. Yates & Campbell's Vendue Store, Mark 15 Street, BALTIMORE, BENJAMIN BANNACKER'S Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia ALMANACK, For the year of our LORD, 1795, Being the Third after Leap Year. A considerable allowance will be made to country merchants and others, who purchase a quantity. In addition to our former assortment of Books, We have just received a variety of New and valuable Publications, And after ourselves, we shall be able to give general satisfaction to our patrons. Baltimore, September 15, 1794.
THE Subscribers to the New Virginia Justice , and the Public in general, are respectfully informed, that the manuscript of that work will, in a few days, be deposited with the Printer at Richmond for publication, and completed, if possible, by the rising of the next session of the General Assembly. Gentlemen holding subscription papers will particularly oblige the author in keeping them open till the first day of November next, after which time they will add to the obligation by returning them to Robert Pollard Esq. of Richmond with whatever money they may have received, in advance. For the accommodation of subscribers, the books belonging to each County will be lodged in some central part of the County, of which due notice will be given. Subscriptions in the County of Berkeley will be received by Henry Bedinger, Esq. of Shepherd's Town, the Clerk of the Court, and the Editor of this Paper. WILLIAM W. HENNING. September 13, 1794.
TO THE PUBLIC.
SOME time in the month of July, 1793, my son Thomas M c Carthy, jun., was, through a mistaken ground, charged with stealing a mare, the property of Mr. Robert Wood, near Winchester; the subject having since been strictly examined into, and his innocence incontestibly proved, I think it a duty incumbent on me to state the circumstances, lest the report should have created an unfavourable opinion of my son in the minds of some to whom he is a stranger, and as his character, hitherto was unimpeachable. What gave rise to the report, was in consequence of the purchase of a mare by my son, of one Edward Scott Deegin, (a person well known in the counties of Berkeley and Frederick to be of an infamous character) who had previously obtained the mare through my being his security for the payment, but Deegin not discovering an intention to comply with his contract, I demanded a return of the mare to her owner, which Deegin agreed to; but previous to a compliance sold the mare to my son, and took his bond for payment; on discovering which, I demanded the mare and a return of the bond, which Deegin being obliged to comply with, induced him to propagate the report that my son stole the mare from him, and that he also stole Mr. Wood's mare. Mr. Wood's mare was stolen on Tuesday night, the 9th of July, and on the morning following, between 8 and 9 o'clock, was sold in Martinsburg; I have now by me for the inspection of any person, the deposition of Philip Reizer, taken before James Campbell, Esq. that the same night on which Mr. Wood's mare was stolen, my son lodged at the house of the said Reizer, 13 miles from Berkeley Warm Springs, and that in the morning following left that place for Shepherd's Town, where he arrived between 3 and 4 o'clock, in the evening.
In consequence of the above report, a horse which was stolen from Joseph Kroutzer, in Rockingham, was suspected to have been also stolen by my son, he being about that time on a journey through that County, and hearing the report circulated by Deegin. Thus, through the villainy of Deegin, may my son be chargeable with every stolen horse in the State.
Having, it is presumed, sufficiently exonerated my son from the charges laid to him through the baseness of Deegin, I hereby declare my determination of prosecuting to the utmost extent of the law, every person who shall hereafter attempt to stab the character of my son by propagating the assertions of Deegin, or wounding his reputation in any other manner whatever.
THOMAS M c CARTHY, senior.
Hardy County, September 13, 1794.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
A TRANSLATION of that much admired French Air, LA CARMAGNOLE.
Written in conformity to the French metre.
I. LOUD thundering cannons rend the air, (twice) To march ye warlike sons prepare; (twice) Heroes of patriot flame, While rushing on to fame, Dance oh the Carmagnole, May cannons roar, (twice) Dance oh the Carmagnole, May cannons roar, evermore. II. In vain those millions of our foes, (twice) In impious union leagu'd, oppose; (twice) But dangers, death and fire, No slavish fears inspire; Dance oh the Carmagnole, &c. III. The famous Brunswick's flaming arm, (twice) 'Tis laid will do us wondrous harm, (twice) To teach him his mistake, Let our fierce cannon wake; Dance oh, &c. IV. Since Dumourier's a rogue, they say Our blooming laurels must decay; But they who thus surmise Shall gape with wild surprise; Dance oh, &c.
ADVERTISEMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
From the Brussels Gazette.
LOST, a small body of 60,000 PRUSSIANS;— as they have nine months British pay in their pockets, it is hoped they have not, by any unforeseen accident, directed their route to Poland instead of Flanders. Any person who can give a satisfactory account of this corps of Military Wanderers, are desired to apply without loss of time to Major-General Maack!
THE MARTINSBURG Jockey Club Pars of Forty Guineas, will be run for on Wednesday the 15th of October next, agreeable to the rules of the Club. By order of the Managers.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE public are hereby informed, that no credit is to be given, or any other dealing to be had with JACOB EDGE, of Martinsburg, on our joint account, without my personal approbation, as I shall not be answerable therefor. All persons indebted to me by bond, note, or book account, are desired to make payment, as a settlement of my affairs is to be immediately put in execution. DAVID HARRIS. Sept. 13, 1794.
MR. DENOUT informs the Public, that on the first of October next, he intends opening an evening French School for the tuition of Apprentices and Labourers. Martinsburg, Sept. 15, 1794.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
TO save myself from reflection, I have thought proper to publish an extract of a letter I this day received from Joseph Riddle, of Alexandria. "Without any further advice from me, please commence suits against every one that you have a Bond or Note of mine, on the first day of next month." WILLIAM RIDDLE. Martinsburg, Sept. 13, 1794.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, about the 25th of May last, a dark bay horse, eight or nine years old, a small lump on the right side in the flank, 15 hands high, a natural trotter, black mane and tail, a white ring of hair round the tail. Four dollars will be given for delivering the said horse to JOHN NEWBURY. Winchester, September 15, 1794.
A Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor on the West Side of Opeckon, is to be held in this town on Monday, the 20th day of October next.— All persons concerned are desired to attend. ROBERT COCKBURN, Clk.
Will be sold by Public Vendue, if not previously disposed of at Private Sale,
THE lease of the Saw and Grist Mills now in my possession, known by the name of Patterson's UPPER MILLS.
ALSO,
Cows and young cattle, sheep, hogs, and household furniture, consisting of drawers, tables, chairs, &c. &c. A reasonable credit will be given.
All persons indebted to me, are requested to make immediate payment.
The sale to begin at 9 o'clock.
JOSEPH SEAL.
September 15, 1794.
DOCTOR WILCOX,
INTENDS (some time this fall) to leave this place for the purpose of inoculating for the small pox in a distant settlement in this Commonwealth, and wishes to settle his debts before that time;—he now calls on those indebted to him to make immediate payment, to enable him to pay his creditors; and also proposes to his creditors, that should they not be otherwise discharged, that he will dispose of the rents of his houses in Martinsburg, and land in tenure of William Allen, to the use of discharging said debts until they are fully paid, unless otherwise discharged, and will for that purpose empower any person that may be agreed on by him and said creditors, to receive the rents now becoming payable, and to rent the premises when the present leases expire, receive the rents, and pay said debts.
There will be leased for a number of years, 358 acres of land on Sleepy Creek, of which about 8 or 10 acres are cleared.
Martinsburg, September 12, 1794.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber by Bond, Note, or Book account, or otherwise, are hereby informed, that unless they discharge the same in fifteen days from this date, the same will be lodged in the hands of Samuel Reed, Esq. for the purpose of bringing suits thereon, without any discrimination.
ELI PHELPS.
Berkeley County, September 8, '94.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Crumley, of Berkeley County, by bonds, bills, notes, or open accounts, or indebted in any way, are hereby earnestly requested to make immediate payment, as not much further indulgence will be given; and those who have demands against the said estate, are requested to make them known that they may be settled, by
DAVID FAULKNER, } Executors. SARAH CRUMLEY. }
Richard Ransone,
INFORMS the Public in general, that he has opened a Public House in Martinsburg, at that eligible stand formerly occupied by Mr. James Graham, and opposite the Harp and Crown. The conveniences of the house, stable, &c. together with his determination of keeping a constant supply of the best liquors, provisions, &c. and every requisite both for the traveller and citizen, he hopes to obtain a share of public patronage. August 18, 1794. 2m.
MR. DENOUT, who is a native of FRANCE, and has taught the French language with approbation in different parts of AMERICA, intends to open a SCHOOL in MARTINSBURG, upon Monday the first of September, for the purpose of teaching that language. The terms on which Mr. DENOUT purposes to teach are very reasonable—five dollars for the first quarter, and four for every succeeding one.
I HAVE many small debts due me, which I fear I cannot collect without legal means, I therefore give notice, that on the first day of next month, I shall sue such as do not make payment previous to that time. A number of notes have been assigned to me by Messrs. Paul Verdier and Robert Cochran, on which I can give no indulgence after that time. DAVID HUNTER.
WHEREAS some time since I purchased of Amos Nichols, a certain tract of land, lying in this County, for which I paid him a large sum of money, and also gave him three bonds of £. 112 10. 0. each. Pennsylvania currency each, the first payable in April next, the second in April, 1796, and the third in April, 1797, but as the said Nichols cannot make me a good and lawful title to the said land, having never obtained one himself, I hereby caution all persons from taking an assignment on said bonds, as I am determined not to pay them, unless compelled by law. PETER LIGHT, senior. Berkeley County, August 19, 1794.
THE Partnership heretofore subsisting between John Webber and James Hays, under the firm of James Hays & Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons indebted to said firm are requested to pay their respective balances to JOHN WEBBER, or whom he may appoint to receive the same. JOHN WEBBER, JAMES HAYS.
AS my other affairs calls me elsewhere, I hereby impower JAMES RAMSEY, who will attend at the store of the late partnership, to receive and pass receipts for all debts due said firm, and three weeks from this date is the longest indulgence which can be given, after which, suits will be commenced against such as may then be in arrear. JOHN WEBBER. Shepherd's Town, August 15, 1794.
To be SOLD, by private sale, On very reasonable terms, if applied for in two months, The House and Lot whereon I now live. The house is built with logs, two story high, finished inside with plastering, has a good cellar, kitchen, stable, garden, and is handy to water.— It is situated at the foot end of this town, adjoining Col. Pendleton's. For terms, apply to JOHN BOYD. Martinsburg, August 18, 1794.
HARP and CROWN TAVERN.
FLO. MAHONY,
Returns his grateful acknowledgments to the Ladies and Gentlemen who did him the honor to favor him with their custom last season, on their way to and from BATH. He takes this method to inform them, and the Public in general, that he is much better prepared this season, having provided sufficient bedding, five good lodging rooms in addition to the former, an excellent stock of liquors, neat wines of the purest quality, &c. He has procured a large yard room, and stableage for a hundred horses, also shades for carriages, &c. all under an inclosure. He hopes to meet with their further encouragement; and is with gratitude, the Public's humble servant, FLORENCE MAHONY. Martinsburg, Berkeley County, VIRGINIA, June 9, '94.
THE partnership of Joseph and Joshua Riddle, has been dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to said firm will please pay their respective balances to Joseph Riddle. JOSEPH RIDDLE, JOSHUA RIDDLE.
AS my situation will not admit of being often in Martinsburg, I do hereby impower Mr. WILLIAM RIDDLE to receive and pass receipts for all debts due said firm; I would also beg leave to inform the debtors, that such as do not come forward and pay off their respective debts, may expect suits to commence against them in two months from this date. JOSEPH RIDDLE. Martinsburg, August 1, 1794.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County, the 20th day of August, 1794. Adam Weaver, Compt. vs. Thomas Crampkin, Deft. In Chancery.
THE defendant not having entered his appearance agreeable to an act of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he is not an inhabitant of this Commonwealth. On the motion of the complainant by his counsel, it is Ordered, that the said defendant do appear here on the third Tuesday in November next, and answer the bill of the complainant, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the Virginia Gazette for two months successively, and published at the Church door in the parish of Norbourne, on some Sunday immediately after divine service, and also at the door of the Court House of the said County. A copy. Test. MOSES HUNTER, C. B. C.
FOR SALE AT THE PRINTING OFFICE. Bonds for deliverance of Property, Magistrates' Summons. Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale. Common Bonds, Blank notes, &c.
Cash given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing-Office.