The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1793-08-12 00:00:00

The POTOMAC GUARDIAN, and BERKELEY ADVERTISER.
PRICE TWO DOLLARS PER ANN.]
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1793.
[NUMBER 143—VOL. 3.]
WHERE LIBERTY DWELLS, THERE IS MY COUNTRY.
Franklin.
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.
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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 bound 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.
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.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber intending to remove from this town, to Hager's Town, in the course of three weeks, calls on all persons indebted to him to make payment by Tuesday the 13th instant. All persons having any claims against him, are requested to exhibit the same by the above date.—As he purposed to continue the BLUE-DYING and STAMPING BUSINESS at Hager's Town, any of his former employers in this town and vicinity may have their work done on the same terms as usual, by leaving it with Mr. Christian Smith, where he will attend the first day of every court, and the cotton finished and returned to the same place in 4 weeks. Those who have cotton now remaining with him, are desired to take it away in the course of the ensuing week.
GEORGE BINCKLEY.
Martinsburg, August 5, 1793.
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 heat, 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.
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 (pints) 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 outside 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.
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.
Was taken out of the Pasture of the Subscriber, living in Berkeley County, near Charlestown, on Saturday night, the 13th instant, a bright bay stud Horse, 4 years old last spring, 15 hands high, a natural trotter, has a snip on his nose, branded on the near shoulder M K, 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.
TO BE SOLD.
A small but very valuable tract of land, situated about three miles from Martinsburg, upon Opequon Creek. It contains 15 acres of excellent land, has thereon a 2 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.
Animal Electricity and Magnetism,
PRACTICED BY
JAMES WOODSIDE,
WHO was pupil to Dr. BAYLIS of BALTIMORE, who is the only person that brought it from LONDON, and teaches it in its purity. Dr. BAYLIS was pupil to the great Mr. CUE, at LONDON; also, to the Rev. Dr. BELL, at PARIS.
This method of curing diseases is much superior to any other, and will effect a cure in many cases where medicine absolutely fails. This Science will cure the following diseases (generally) viz.—The Scrofula, or King's evil; all sorts of Tumors; the Rheumatism; Surfeits; old Ulcers; Gangrene and Mortification; the Lock jaw; contracted Limbs; loss of Speech; Pains in the Stomach; Inflammations; Burns and Scalds; Pains in the Head and Eyes; Pains in the Ears; St. Anthony's Fire; Hysteria Fits; and many others too tedious to enumerate. Sickly people it will make healthy and Strong.
The Doctor will treat the afflicted who may apply to him on reasonable terms. He lodges at Mr. DAVID WOLGAMOTT'S, in Martinsburg. Any person desirous of being instructed in this invaluable Science, will be taught on reasonable terms.
July 26, 1793.
From the NEW YORK JOURNAL, &c.
CITIZEN GREENLEAF.
I CANNOT but regret the ill judged policy which induced the president of the federal government to publish an unrequested declaration of the war; which the free, sovereign and independent states of America will act, in the present scene of hellish warfare and heavenly resistance.—Why must our sympathy, our warm attachment to the generous friends who fought for us, and who now have to face the tyrants of Europe, only because they will to be free after our example, be blunted? Why must the pacific dispositions of the republicans of America, be questioned by a proclamation, calculated to impress an opinion on the minds of distant nations that we were an ungovernable, savage people, not to be held in awe or subjection, without something like Frederick's mandate? and why must the dignity, the commerce and the liberties of the United States, be sported away to please the despots of Europe, and insult the friendly demeanor of our brave allies? What have we gained by this pompous display of unconstitutional, imperial authority? National indignities from the very people (the English) from whom the proclamation was chiefly intended; our flag is insulted; our commerce curtailed, and our revenue undermined: for if our trade suffers, our import will decrease. But, say the proclamationites, the revenue is collected from the importations of British goods; this is partly true, and partly false; but without making minute calculations, it may be observed, that unless we can carry our own produce to market, unimpaired, our import will avail us but little, since without disposing of our goods, how are we to pay for British articles? The British cruisers, by obstructing our commerce, injure us in the most sensible manner; while they deludge us with inundations of their merchandise, they will hardly suffer us to carry a barrel of flour to market without wreaking their envenomed vengeance on our helpless vessels.—It is truly enigmatical, that while a proclamation declares, that the people of America are dead to every sentiment of gratitude—that they are entirely indifferent and uninterested in the great struggle between despotism and republican liberty—that with cold hearts, we will see our only friends cut down, violate treaties, and prostrate our rights, our glory, at the footstool of the British throne—that throne, which once deluged our country in blood!—I say, while this same proclamation, or edict, impresses such ideas, the people of America, and the citizens of France among us, appear to have but one heart! They walk together—they sit together, and they celebrate the political birthdays of the two countries, with one soul. No anniversary since the establishment of our independence, has been kept like the last. The fourth of July, 1776, while it gladdens every honest heart, will receive additional éclat from the echo of the fourteenth of July, 1789. It is to be hoped, when the representatives of the people of America have convened, they will speak the sentiments of their constituents.—If to please those of high stations, they betray the liberties and happiness of free republicans who elected them, may they never more enjoy the confidence of freemen! But why should I hazard a doubt—will not a majority in Congress be above the influence of the federal prerogative? Sinecures have multiplied exceedingly—Let us therefore be on our guard.
THE PEOPLE.

Foreign Advices.
BODENHEIM, May 21.
ON the 13th inst. the advanced posts of the French were repulsed from Biescastel by Col. Sockule. Whilst the advanced posts were thus engaged, Monsieur Houchard endeavoured with 20,000 infantry and a considerable corps of cavalry, to turn Prince Hohenloe's camp near Homburg, and to take possession of the important position of Kayserlautern; but Prince Hohenloe, having received intimation of that intention, quitted Homburg, and returned with the greatest expedition to Kayserlautern, where he arrived only half an hour before the French army, and thus secured that position. The country of Deux Ponts, Homburg, and Carlsburg is consequently again abandoned; and the French, upon taking possession of the several towns deserted by the Prussians, committed great devastations.
MANHEIM, May 25.
His Prussian Majesty was yesterday at Frankfort.
The formal siege of Mentz will commence in about ten days hence. The batteries of the allies are already so near it, as to be able to reach it with 12 pounders. The besiegers are daily reinforced: and the Anspachers, Palantines, and other troops of the Circle, are just arrived.
LONDON, June 2.
By letters from Ostend we learn, that the Hereditary Prince of Orange, at the head of 43,000 men, with 60 pieces of artillery, was about to make an attack upon Gevel, a French post in the neighbourhood of Dunkirk.
Letters from Ostend say, that in the Paris paper, the Moniteur of the 31st ult. it is stated, that on the 26th ult. Gaston at the head of the Breton Royalists, had gained a very decided advantage over the Republicans in the neighbourhood of Fontenay, in consequence of which it was apprehended that Rochelle must fall into the hands of the former.
We are favoured through a channel on which we can depend, with the following Extract of a Letter from Magdeburgh.
"I can assure you that the accounts inserted in several journals of M. de la Fayette's being dead is false. He is still here with M. Alexander Lameth, and their companions in misfortune, in as good health as can be expected, in a prison very close and unwholesome. I have not seen them: for they are allowed to see no body; they are not even permitted to communicate with one another. I shall say little of what I feel upon this subject; but I cannot help thinking that the atrocities of which the Jacobins have been guilty in France, in moments of alarm and tumult, are more pardonable than the deliberate injustice which these honourable men have been compelled to suffer—How after this can any man trust to the moderation of the Combined powers?"
The following authentic letter will shew the relative situation of the two armies, when the last advices came from that quarter:
Baisieux Camp, May 31.
"We are encamped here with troops of almost all nations of Europe, to the number of 80,000, under the command of Prince Cobourg and Prince Hohenloe, and expect daily to make a general assault on the enemy's camp at Famars about 8 miles distant from us, where they are strongly entrenched, and defended by various batteries of heavy artillery. The French number 100,000 men, and are prepared for our attack. The conflict must be a severe one. We are much in want of provisions, so that decisive measures must be adopted, or we starve in France. The troops, however, complain not of their hardships, who seem emulous who shall endure most without a murmur. Conde, which is within three miles of us, and in sight, still holds out; nor has Valenciennes yet surrendered. Our cavalry is without boast, perhaps the finest army in the world; it consists of 4,000 men, commanded by officers of great experience, and tried valour. We have many Princes with us in arms, three of them of our own nation, viz. York, Ernst, and Adolphus. England must be anxious for the fate of our army at this critical period. I have no doubt of the event of the day, we are animated but with one mind, and victory, though it may be dearly purchased, must eventually be ours."
The British troops are not to act in future with the Prussians, but only in concert with the Austrian forces; this we are authorized to state from the best authority.
Bourbonville, and his four fellow prisoners, arrived at Coblenz on the 24th of May, under a strong guard of Imperial troops from Maestricht, and were immediately sent to the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein.
General Dumourier is hourly expected in England. His friend Valence is at Bath.
The French are come, it is asserted to the determination of laying up all their men of war, and turning their hands over to small craft, of from 6 to 12 guns, of which they expect to have at sea by August next no less a number than 700.
DOVER, May 29.
By letters this afternoon received from the Continent, we learn that the Combined forces are in possession of part of the out works of Valenciennes, and that the prospect of success against the fortress is very promising.
A Swedish vessel from Calais which arrived here last night, and landed some Passengers, says, that the inhabitants of that place were making great rejoicings, as they had been told his royal highness the Duke of York and his army were all made prisoners.
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, July 29.
We hear that a number of boats are engaged, for the purpose of conveying some of the lovers of Royalty, who reside among us, on board his most gracious majesty's frigate Boston, now cruising off Sandy Hook, to congratulate the right honorable Mr. Courtney, on his safe arrival in these latitudes.
The whigs of New-York will do well to mark those men who are most forward on this business, for it is too true, that we harbour miscreants among us, who will scarcely treat a Frenchman with common civility in the street, and yet will go 40 or 50 miles to make obeisance to a titled Briton—Mark these men I say.
DEMOCRAT.
By a gentleman in 25 days from Oswego, we are favoured with the following intelligence.—That the commissioners appointed to treat with the Indians, after being detained some weeks at Niagara, for want of proper court credentials from the Executive of the United States, had proceeded, in company with a number of British officers, to Sandusky, the place appointed for the treaty. Soon after their commencing on the business of their mission, a runner arrived from the Ohio with information that General Wayne was moving forward with his army to Sandusky; at which the Indians appeared to be greatly exasperated, threatened the commissioners, and insisted on removing to Niagara to complete the treaty; with which the commissioners, from personal safety, thought proper to comply. Here the business was again interrupted by the arrival of some chiefs on the part of the Onandago, Maffelauger and Coeknewauger nations, who insisted on returning to Sandusky; which being agreed on, their counter-march was to commence the day our informant left Oswego.—He adds, that governor Simcoe was to accompany the commissioners.
CHESTER TOWN, July 25.
By a gentleman who passed through this town on Wednesday last, on his route to the Federal City, we are informed, that ten shillings per bushel has been offered to two principal farmers of Talbot, for their crops of new wheat, which they refused— Farmers take care!
LANSINGBURG, July 23.
We have as late accounts from Niagara as about two weeks since. It had been supposed that Governor Simcoe would attend at the treaty with our commissioners; but he has at last excused himself, by saying it will be inconvenient for him, on account of the daily applications of people from the States, for lands in that province. This excuse rather confirms the opinion of the most discerning, that he acts with a view of appearing agreeable and friendly to both, at the same time, not to injure so desirable an object as the continuance of the Indian war. If these things be true, it is certainly impolitic and inhuman in the people of the States (at this time) to overrun his excellency with private business, to the exclusion of conciliatory acts of benevolence. Our readers will condemn a deed that prevents the exercise of a virtue.
PHILADELPHIA, July 31.
Captain Mackey of the Hoop Rainbow, informs, that he sailed out of Cape Francois on the 11th of July, with 43 passengers. On the 17th he fell in with the homeward-bound Jamaica fleet of 140 sail; and on the 21st was boarded by captain Davis, of the ship Catherine, of 3 guns, from Jamaica, bound to Halifax, by whom Captain Mackey's passengers were robbed of about 4000 dollars cash, some plate and wearing apparel. Not content with this, the plunderer seized the spoons in the hands of the children of a lady on board, as they were eating their victuals.
Captain Mackey thinks this vessel was not a privateer.
On Saturday last came on before the circuit court of the United States, the trial of Gideon Henfeld, indicted by the grand jury for entering and serving on board the Citizen Genet French privateer, he being a citizen of the United States. After the arguments of the counsel were heard, viz. Mr. Randolph and Mr. Rawle in support of the prosecution, and Messieurs Serjeant, Ingersol and Duponceau for the defendant, the court, in their address to the jury, gave their opinion unanimously, that as the treaties with foreign powers constitute part of the laws of the United States, the offence described in the indictment was an infringement not only of the laws of the nations, but also of the laws of the United States. Monday the jury returned into court, when it appeared, that eleven were for a verdict of acquittal, and one for finding the defendant guilty. The court then separately repeated to the jury the law—and required that they should again retire, and reconsider the verdict. About 7 o'clock in the evening the jury brought in a verdict, not guilty.—After which the jury was dismissed and the court adjourned.
August 1.
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated 30th ultimo.
"Citizen Bombard received a challenge, yesterday morning, from Captain Courtney, of the Bolton frigate, to meet him off Sandy Hook. The invitation was accepted immediately, and every exertion made to prepare the ship for an engagement. The seamen appeared in great spirits, and much pleased with the affair, and worked hard in fixing the sails, rigging, &c. This morning she dropped down to the bay, where she is at present at anchor, waiting the turn of the tide to go out."
Yesterday's Eastern mail brought intelligence from New-York of Capt. Bombard's intention to go out from the Hook, in hopes of meeting Capt. Courtney, of the British frigate Boston—we have also seen sundry letters from persons in New-York mentioning, that the Bolton frigate has a tender of 8 guns in company.
Several quarrels have taken place amongst the British and French partisans, at New-York, particularly at the coffee-house; one, in particular, was in consequence of some very imprudent language made use of by a person who said he belonged to the Boston frigate, and was an officer; he was attended by a citizen of New-York of equal imprudence, who joined him in their mutual abuse of the French, inasmuch that some gentlemen within hearing of their language, could no longer endure it, but hustled them both into the street, last Monday evening—There were apprehensions still entertained, that other riots would take place on Tuesday evening.
In fact, business was at a stand in New-York for the moment, so anxious were the people to see the termination of this challenge from the British Capt. although every serious man condemned the idea of both Capt. Courtney and Capt. Bombard, the one for proposing and the other for accepting, the challenge, which would probably end in the destruction of so many lives, without the prospect of any very material advantage to their countries. In one of the New-York papers there is "a soft sailing vessel advertised to take passengers down to the Hook, as spectators of this expected sea fight."
From the general complexion of this business, and although Capt. Dennis's name does not appear to have been subscribed to the challenge, which he is said to have brought from Capt. Courtney; yet it appears that there is a great probability of truth in the affair.—We have only to lament the carnage of our fellow men, who may be cut off in an action so obstinate as this one will prove to be!
Capt. Dennis of the United States revenue cutter Vigilant, came up on Sunday evening from Sandy Hook: He informs that at 4 o'clock of the afternoon of the said day 2 leagues E. by S. of the Hook, he spoke the British frigate Boston, of 32 guns, commanded by Capt. Courtney, who informed Captain Dennis he would be very happy to see the French Republic's frigate l'Ambuscade, Citizen Bombard, at any time within five days, (if we are to judge from appearances on board the l'Ambuscade it is more than probable he will be gratified with the sight of her.)
The following note was at the coffee-house book yesterday afternoon; "Bombard's compliments wait Capt. Courtney; will meet him agreeable to invitation; hopes to find him at the Hook to-morrow. Dated Monday, July 29th."
We hear that nine vessels are chartered by different parties for the Hook, in order to see the action between the l'Ambuscade and the Boston frigate.
August 3.
Abstract of Foreign intelligence, to the 8th of June, received by the June Packet, arrived at New-York.
On the 23rd of May a general attack was made upon the French in their camp at Famars; the action lasted 5 hours, about 300 prisoners (says the London account ) and 10 pieces of cannon were taken from the French: 20 non commissioned officers and about 300 of the combined armies fell. An important victory had been gained over the French insurgents in Poitou, by general Kellerman; the rebels in Brittany have been prevented from pursuing their successes by diversions among themselves and the want of magazines. A very formidable force was in motion against them the latter end of May; the Leyden Gazette of May 28, mentions in an extract of a letter from Manheim, of May 19, that "general Custine had succeeded beyond expectation in succouring Mentz, which had been blockaded on all sides. Having advanced at the head of a numerous army, he attacked General Wurmser, and obliged him to retreat. He then, with part of his troops, attacked a corps of the Prussian army under Prince Hohenloe, at Carlsruhe, who soon abandoned that important post to the French." From this article it appears, that the combined armies are actually driven from the posts which they had taken to cover the army besieging Mentz, that by this means the communication between this army and the combined armies acting on the Flanders frontier, is cut off. This will prevent all supplies from coming to the grand armies by the Rhine, and will in a great measure determine the fate of the campaign. The German papers confirm the above account, adding that the whole circle is in the highest alarm. On the 29th of May arrived at Ostend and English fleet of transports with horses, troops, and supplies, of all kinds for the grand armies. The French had made a sortie from Lisle, and cut to pieces two of the best Dutch regiments. The Hollanders stood with their usual intrepidity, till their ranks were so thinned and broke as to make further resistance impossible, when the greater part of the survivors were taken prisoners.

On the evening of May 29th, 7000 French troops marched from Dunkirk, and on the 30th attacked Furnes, [12 miles east from Dunkirk] where was posted a body of Dutch and Austrian troops to the number of 1200. They made a vigorous resistance but were forced to yield to superior numbers. The French instantly entered and took possession of all the stores, and ammunition, deposited there for the use of the campaign. Vast numbers of wounded were sent to Ostend: universal panic had seized all descriptions of people, and the French army was looked for at Ostend on the 4th of June, where their whole dependence was on the troops just arrived from England, who, if they could not repel the French, would inevitably have the mortification of seeing the immense quantities of forage and other stores, designed for the combined armies, fall into the hands of the republicans. — A body of 20,000 men of the French were lying before Lille, to cover that city; another of equal strength lay at Bouchain; and a third in maritime Flanders, to watch the enemy in that quarter. — Every thing announced insupportable difficulties to the combined forces in their project of subjugating France. — The Count d'Artois had been in England to negotiate with the British government to take into pay 15,000 Russians, whom the Empress had agreed to furnish, but not to maintain them. The Count met with a flat denial from the British Court. He went then to Hull, on board a Prussian frigate. — General Miranda had been acquitted of all the charges exhibited against him, and general Servan was suspended in his command of the army of the Eastern Pyrenees. His successor is general Dellers.
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentleman of this city dated Long Branch, August 1, 8 o'clock in the morning.
"As Mr. Henderson is just going off for Philadelphia, I am anxious to give you some account of a very interesting scene we were witness to this morning. About half after five the Ambuscade and a British frigate, the Boston, Captain Courtney hove in sight, directly opposite this place—at about a quarter before six (the ships being then distant about three leagues, which gave us a very fair view;) the action between them began and continued with intervals of marceuvring pretty brisk, until about 7 o'clock, the Ambuscade having much the advantage of the wind.
"About this time the action became more sharp, and continued for some time, when the Ambuscade appeared to be much in confusion, the British frigate raking her considerably—at this critical juncture, a shot from the Ambuscade carried away the British frigate's main top mast, which falling overboard, the wreck appeared to embarrass them very much.
"On this the ships seemed to cease firing by mutual consent, each of them retiring a small distance. In this situation they remained some time when we were much surprised that the Ambuscade did not take the advantage of the British frigate's situation while clearing the wreck. We could only account for it on a supposition, that the Ambuscade was also much injured.
"After remaining about a quarter of an hour the British frigate bore away to the southward, and the French frigate bore away after her—They have now been on that tack near an hour and a half, and are nearly out of sight. The English frigate being under all the sail she can set, and the French frigate also but having her main top-sail only hoisted half-mast high we suppose the mast is injured.
"The British frigate's main-top mast appeared to be carried away very near the round top; the design of Courtney's going off in the manner he does, must certainly be with no other view, than to resist, which I think he will do by one o'clock, when they will no doubt resume the fight; for as it appears, that the meeting took place on account of a British captain, he surely will not quit the business in the present stage of it.
"You will therefore no doubt be informed of its final result as soon as ourselves. Tell our old friend J. S. the British frigate will assuredly be taken from the present appearances."
BALTIMORE, August 1.
The brig Polly, Capt. Foster, arrived at Philadelphia on Saturday last, left Rochelle the 25th of May, at which time, Nantz was not taken by the Royalists, neither were they in such force as to injure the cause of republicanism—for the Patriots had had them all inclosed in the woods; where they would soon be obliged to relinquish their rash and treasonable proceedings, as their numbers throughout the whole of that province was not equal to one fourth of the number of the patriots.
ALEXANDRIA, August 8.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-York, to his friend in this town, dated August 3.
"The British frigate was beaten, but shewed the cleanest pair of heels.—The Ambuscade returned last night with a Portuguese prize—the fleet is also arrived."
KNOXVILLE, July 13.
In consequence of the depredations committed by Indians, in Wears cove, a number of the inhabitants, alarmed by these enormities, assembled together to consult for their common safety, to condole with each other on their sufferings, and to lament the too long neglect of succour from the general government of the United States, when they concluded to follow the trail of these daring barbarians, and discover from what source their miseries originated. About 60 men met, chose their officers, placed Col. Samuel Wear at their head (which was given up by Lieutenant Henderson, who had the command of a
party of men in that neighbourhood, by order of the government) and with a determination to check these villains, marched to the mountains, where they discovered several trails, winding various ways, which at last terminated in one plain beaten path, leading to Tallasee, a town situate in the mountains, boasted of by Indians, as inaccessible to the white people. Near this town they overtook a number of Indians on the North bank of the Tennessee, when a heavy fire began on both sides; but the Indians soon leaped into the river, on which the whites ran to the bank, killed fifteen fellows, and took four squaws prisoners, which they have brought in with them, and wish to exchange for the property taken from them. During the engagement on the North, a sharp fire was kept up by the Indians from the South side of the river. It is to be regretted, that a squaw was by accident killed in the water.
We are happy to add that not a man belonging to this scout was hurt. And it is to be remembered that government had limited offensive operations to the North bank of the Tennessee.
MARTINSBURG, AUGUST 12.
ABSTRACT of FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, received by the brig Polly, Capt. Foster, arrived at Philadelphia, in 63 days from Rochelle, in France.
May 11. Disagreeable accounts of the progress of the Royalists in the department of Poitiers, were communicated to the Assembly this day by a member just returned from that quarter. Cambon communicated an account of some successes against the Spaniards on the Frontier.
A report was made to the Convention of the treachery of Gen. Petino, who had gone over to the Royalists with 2500 men, which he had commanded at Thouars. A member said in the debate, that Petino was the first to cry out Huzza for Louis XVIII! Huzza for the Queen! and to join to perfidy, fanaticism, Huzza for Jesus Christ!
The National Convention have granted the Honours of the Pantheon to Gen. Dampierre.
May 14. It is thought that the rebels are commanded by Bouille and Lambece. It is certain that the regiment, ci-devant Royal Allemand, of which the last mentioned had the command, is among them; many soldiers in red are seen with them; they are English troops.
We hear from Brest that a French privateer has brought into Morlaix the Pallis frigate, from India. She is the first which the English took from us in the last war. This prize is valued at 2,6000 livres. Copy of a letter written by the Administrators constituting the Council of the Department de la Vendee, District of Fontenay-le-Compte, Laroche sur-yon, in an extraordinary session assembled.
Fontnay-le-Compte, le 16 May, 1793, Second year of the French Republic.
Citizens,
We hasten to inform you of a fortunate event.—To-day the rebels made their appearance before our town in considerable force, supported by a large train of artillery. After a cannonade, which lasted several hours, our army sallied out to meet them and they were repulsed. Their artillery, consisting of 26 pieces, with twivels, &c. was taken.—Their provisions and ammunition, baggage, a furnace to prepare red-hot balls, cattle, and eighty waggons laden with flour and grain, are fallen into our hands. Our van-guard pursued them as far as two leagues. This event affords compensation for the losses we sustained at the assaults of Bresuire and of Thouars, and enables us to recover what less fortunate circumstances obliged us to give up.
We do not mention the number of dead and wounded of the enemy. On our side there are but few of them, and prisoners are brought in every hour. (Signed) MASSE, for the President.
The 20th of May last, there were 40 sail of the line in Brest harbour, completely equipped, fully manned, and ready for sailing.
The French privateers have been very successful; a number of English and Dutch prizes have lately been carried into Brest.
By the latest accounts from France, all kinds of provisions were plenty and cheap, and men enough for every purpose of peace or war, and in the highest spirits.
FLORENCE MAHONY,
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and customers, that he has procured a regular bred Man Cook; he has also received a supply of the first quality London particular Madeira Wine, 8 years old—fresh fruit—London porter, &c. &c. Martinsburg, August 11, 1793.
NOTICE.
THE Members of the Episcopal Church for the Parish of Norborne, in the County of Berkeley, are requested to meet at Martinsburg, on Monday the 26th instant, for the purpose of electing a Vestry, and to take into consideration other important business respecting the said Church.
PHILIP PENDLETON, } Church JOSEPH SWARINGEN } Wardens.
August 5, 1793.
ALL Persons Mr. T. Wh payment for intended to August
A Plantation.
WANTED to rent from 200 to 500 Acres of Land, on which there must be a good and never-failing limespring of water, a considerable quantity of good meadow, and an orchard. It would be preferred if not too much of the land cleared, and possession must be given by the 1st of October next. Inquire of JAMES ANDERSON, in Martinsburg.
August 12, 1793.
Berkeley County, Virginia, August 9th, 1793.
Committed to the jail of this County yesterday, a likely Negro Man, on suspicion of being a runaway slave; he is of a yellow complexion, speaks very plain, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and appears to be about 26 years of age. He confesses himself to be a slave, and that his name is HARRY, and that he belongs to James and Hugh Alexander in Augusta County. His master is desired to come and pay charges, and take him away.
ROBERT COCKBURN, G. B. C.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition will be presented to the next General Assembly, to incorporate the Trustees of the town of Martinsburg with powers to pass bye-laws, for the purpose of establishing and regulating a Market in this town.
Martinsburg, August 12, 1793.
Animal Electricity and Magnetism,
Taught and practised in its Purity, by
Dr. ROBINSON.
THIS Science, which has long excited the wonder and attention of all Europe, on account of the many remarkable cures it has performed, though veiled in obscurity by the ancients, is now stripped of its superstitious clothes with which it was covered, and is reduced to a regular system, agreeable to the rules of modern philosophy, as practised by Mr. Mesmer, in Germany, Mr. De Loutherberg, in London, and Dr. Bell, from France.
It is unnecessary to enumerate the many diseases and afflicted persons that have been cured by this truly wonderful and surprising science, where the efforts of the ablest physicians, in the common modes of practice, have proved abortive.
He lodges at Mrs. Thornbury's, in Shepherd's Town, where he will continue from ten o'clock in the morning till one and from three o'clock in the afternoon till seven in the evening, to instruct Ladies and Gentlemen in this curious Art, for Three Pounds each. A written promise will be required, not to teach, or cause to be taught, any other person or persons whatsoever, for the space of twelve months; also, he will treat the afflicted, who may apply to him on reasonable terms; from people of rank and fortune, the compliment of Half a Guinea will be expected as a consulting fee, and for the first treatment; a Dollar from those of a middling station, and advice to the poor gratis.
He can assure the Public, that this method of curing diseases is much superior to any other; and will effect a cure in many cases where medicine fails, and that by an imperceptible fluid.
He has cured, the following diseases by this science—head-ach, sore eye, fits, lock-jaw, deafness, toothach, strains, bruises, burns and scalds, fire extracted in a few minutes, pleurisy, peripneumony, kings-evil, felons, tumours, rheumatism, fevers, cholic, fever and ague, and pains of all kinds, in almost every instance immediate ease is given, by lessening or taking away the pain, and by a regular operation the disorder is removed.
Also, Sympathy and Antipathy, Samnambulism, or Sleep Walking; and how to produce a Crisis by Animal Electricity and the Attraction of Bodies, and how to make a man's arm or leg rise up without touching.
The whole of the money must be paid on subscribing, and that every subscriber may have the opportunity of practising. Lectures will be read as soon as Fifteen have subscribed and learned the science.
The contents of the Lectures will be given in a future advertisement.
August 12, 1793.
ALL Persons claiming Lots in the town of Mecklenburgh, commonly called Shepherd's Town, in Berkeley County, Virginia, or Out-Lots near the said town, are hereby notified, that unless they perform the stipulations in their deeds by the 28th day of September next ensuing, I shall possess myself of the rights reserved in the said deeds.
ABRAHAM SHEPHERD.
Shepherd's Town, August 12, 1793.

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From the Staunton Spy.
Messrs Princes.
A distressing cough now prevailing and increasing in several places, which proves fatal to many children, occasions your receiving the following copy from a British publication—not doubting you will readily give it a place in your next Gazette. As it is said the Colt's foot grows in many places among us, it is presumed those who know, or can procure, certainly the herb, will think the prescription well deserves a trial, from what is said of its remarkable good effects. It may be observed, the herb is recommended to be used of the year's growth; it may be therefore inferred, there can be less reliance on preparations from the Colt's foot imported, as that may have lost much of its virtue by age: If happily the good effects of the prescription should be verified by its use among us, from publishing it at this time, it must afford satisfaction to yourselves, and will answer the well-meant motives of
A CUSTOMER.
For a Hooping Cough.
Take dried Colt's foot leaves a good handful, cut them small, and boil them in a pint of spring water till half a pint is boiled away; then take it off the fire, and when it is almost cold, strain it through a cloth, squeezing the herb as dry as you can, and then throw it away—dissolve in the liquor an ounce of brown sugar-candy finely powdered, and give the child (if it be about three or four years old and so in proportion) one spoonful of it, cold or warm, as the season proves, three or four times a day, or oftener if the fits of coughing come frequently, till well, which will be in two or three days; but it will presently almost abate the fits of coughing.
Virtues of this Medicine.
This herb secures to be a specific for those sorts of coughs (says the gentleman who kindly communicated it to the world in one of the public papers) and indeed for all others, in old as well as young: it has wonderfully eased them when nothing else would do it, and greatly helps the shortness of breath, and in the asthma and phthisic—continues here have not known anything to exceed it. Likewise in wastings or consumptions of the lungs it has been found of excellent use, by its smooth, softening, healing qualities, even when there has been spitting of blood, and rawness and soreness of the passages, with hoarseness, &c. In bluntung the acrimonious humours, which in such cases are almost continually dripping upon them. It is to be questioned, whether for those purposes there is to be had in the whole materia medica, a medicine so innocent, so safe, and yet so effectual; or that can
afford relief so soon as this will: grown people may make it stronger than for children. Get the herb of the same year's growth and drying that you use it in, and the larger and fuller grown leaves the better. It is best to be made fresh and fresh, as you want it, and not too much at a time, especially in warm weather.
I shall only add, that upon the above remedy being made public, it was followed by several letters in the public papers, acknowledging the benefit received by it, and heaping blessings upon the generous communicator of it, as well in cases of grown persons as children. But one of the persons, who wrote that he was sixty years, of age, says he doubled the quantity of Colt's foot, taking four spoonfuls, as often as the fit came upon him.
N. B. When sugar-candy cannot conveniently be had, perhaps honey, or good brown sugar, may be used instead of it; but it will be best to make use of the sugar-candy, as mentioned in the prescription, when it can be done.
If the Printers were generally, to give the prescription a place in their papers, it may possibly be of great advantage throughout the United States.
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 Bear Creek; part of the land is valuable—approved bonds, or any kind of stock will be received in payment. For terms, apply to Mr. Smith Slaughter.
WILLIAM ASKEW.
July 26, 1793.
COPPER AND TIN WARE.
THE Subscriber, in the most respectful manner, informs the Public in general, and the inhabitants of Shepherd's Town and its vicinity in particular, that he has commenced business in the Copper and Tin Line, in said Town, where they may be furnished, on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms, with Copper and Tin Ware, of every description; and hopes, from the goodness of his work, and moderation of his prices, to merit the patronage of a generous public.
Having just received a large quantity of Copper, he is enabled to comply with the commands of those who may wish to employ him—and is their humble servant, JACOB FORMWALT.
N. B. The highest price will be allowed in cash, or new work given in exchange, for old copper, brass, pewter or lead.
Shepherd's Town June 20, 1793.
MARY BENNETT,
AT the Sign of the Black Horse, on the main Warm-spring Road and the night 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.
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 Magruder, in Prince George's County, Maryland, or the subscriber, shall receive the above reward.
EDWARD WILLIAMS.
June 26, 1793.
Wanted on hire, A Negro Wench, who is acquainted with house work, spinning, &c.
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 Whitsun Monday last, a small sorrel 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.
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.
HARP AND CROWN TAVERN.
Florence Mahony,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgements 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 BUILDING 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 house of Mr. Robert Daniels, in Buckles Town, where new 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 Pomegranate claret, Portobello, 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.
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.
TO BE SOLD,
One Sixth part of that tract of
L A N D
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.
Wanted to purchase, An active NEGRO BOY, about 12 or 14 years old.