The Patowmac guardian, and Berkeley advertiser (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]), 1794-10-27 00:00:00

FOREIGN ADVICES.
MANIFESTO, ADDRESSED TO THE GERMANIC NATION, BY HIS SERENE HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF SAXE-COBOURG, FIELD MARSHALL AND GENERALISSIMO OF THE ARMIES OF THE EMPEROR AND THE EMPIRE.
Germanic Brothers and Friends,
OUR valorous armies have just left the fertile fields, where they held out the most obstinate combats during three murderous campaigns, to preserve to you your property, your life, the safety of your fields, the maintenance of your religion, the happiness of your children, the riches of your flourishing provinces, to save them from their ruin, and an entire destruction; fields, where they maintained, at the expence of their blood, shed during three successive years, the glory of their arms, by the generous sacrifices of their lives and their faculties, setting aside the dearest ties which attach distant nations not less than yourselves, to the dwellings of their country, and renouncing voluntarily all domestic happiness, which they might have promised themselves. The inexhaustible means of an unfortunate nation, to whom the life and welfare of men, religion, duty, the social ties of civil society, are become a sport—her numberless cohorts, who are led to the slaughter by their tyrants, and who purchase, by shedding their blood in large torrents, the illusory shadow of an imaginary Liberty; the inactivity of a blinded nation, which mistook the approach of danger, as much as the paternal voice of its good Prince; the almost nameless devices of several of their ambitious representatives, men, in whom that same people sees now too late, and detests, the authors of their unlimited and unbounded wretchedness; all these causes have forced our armies to retreat as far as your frontiers.
There they are now stationed, weakened though not conquered, fatigued with an unequal combat, though not humbled by discouragement, nor struck down by despair,—it is there they form themselves like a bulwark of Germanic Liberty, to serve, to defend your religion, your laws, your families. The Maese is the partition wall between utter ruin and preservation, between subversion and maintenance, between misery and prosperity. Rise then, Germanic Brothers and Friends! On you it will depend to procure to your deliverers, the possibility of living or dying in your defence. I myself, a Germanic Prince, full of solicitude, not less for the welfare of my country than for the preservation of my warriors—I call you: Procure us provisions, send us provisions from your magazines; remember, that in sending us those urgent succours, you will secure at the same time, your next harvest—share your savings with us; make use of the treasures of the churches to obtain them—give your silver utensils and vales to the Emperor, that they may serve to pay his defenders: you will receive, by way of compensation, his obligatory acknowledgments, in due form; and you enjoy the interests of the pecuniary supplies which you have procured. Replace the sources of Belgium, which have been cut off from us, and flow now for our enemies. Take farther care, and wait with charitable solicitude upon our sick and wounded.
Rise, courageous inhabitants of the delightful regions of the Rhine and the Moselle! arm yourselves, ye valiant men; occupy your rivers and your defiles! accompany our transports! guard our magazines!—rise by thousands, and fight with us for your altars, for dwellings, for your Emperor, for your liberty! we will not lead you beyond the Rivers of your country! we will not depopulate your Provinces, but secure to you the positions which we have behind you, and you will guard your own confines.
Assuredly, Germanic Citizens, we are not deceiv'd on your account; we have put our confidence into Germanic good sense; we rely on the hearts and blood of the German nation. Three years has our Emperor borne the heavy load; and distant nations have fought for your defence. You will easily perceive yourselves, that now your turn too is come, to make you take up arms. Then I as the commander of a faithful, tried and courageous army, promise you in the name of my troops.
We will observe a rigorous discipline to save you; we will sacrifice the last drop of our blood for your welfare; we will die for you, as we have fought for you; and never shall free and happy Germany bend low her head under the steel of the guillotine; never shall her peaceable inmates change their generous manners, their tranquil simplicity, their laws, guarantees of property, their consolatory religion, for licentiousness, the spirit of calumny, free-booting reduced to a legal system, and incredulousness exposed by force to the French.
That, on the contrary, if you were so unfortunate as those inhabitants of the Belgic Provinces who
now moan in the lap of misery, deprived of their property, their liberty, their altars, to suffer yourselves to be seduced by clandestine artifices, we shall see ourselves obliged to recross the Rhine, to leave you a prey to your enemies, and to take from you, without reserve, all the enemy may find in your country for their subsistence.
(Signed)
THE PRINCE of SAXE-COBOURG, Field Marshall.
Done at our Head Quarters, at Fouron-le-Comte, July 30, 1794.
MANHEIM, July 31.
This morning the French attacked the whole chain of the Imperial advanced posts at Rhinegenheim, Maubach and Oggerheim, and drove them back by their superior numbers. A strong division of French Cavalry approached afterwards with some heavy artillery, to the works before the sconce of the Rhine, from which a strong fire was immediately made upon them. The enemy were hereby obliged to fall back, but they returned soon after.
The batteries then began to play afresh, while Hufiers of Erdodcy made an attack upon a column which was approaching from the side of Oggerheim, and drove it back to the environs of Maubach. About ten o'clock the French finally disappeared from this district not without some loss, which they suffered in consequence of our cannonade, and the brisk fire of our artillery. The Austrians had some men wounded. The plan of the whole expedition seems to have been to reconnoitre these environs.
Last night the French again approached the Austrian out-ports, but they soon retreated again. On their retreat, they took away all the horses and wagons of the peasants.
BINGHEN, July 26.
Whole hundreds of the inhabitants of Koffel arrived here this day, and unanimously declare, that after the French had announced to them yesterday, by beat of drum, that their Town should be burnt, this threat had actually been put into execution: not a soul was permitted to carry off any thing; and the misery and cries of those unfortunate people cannot be described. The reason for this severer of punishments is said to be their having endeavoured to conceal a Prussian Magazine, and for having unfortunately sent by their magistrates some forged Assignats to Metz, to redeem their hostages, and to pay the contribution levied by the French.
PARIS, July 28.
Yesterday (July 27th) St Just, who requested to be heard, was silenced, and peremptorily reuted his request. Immediately after, Billaud Varennes, rose and accused Robespierre of being a tyrant, after having carefully established his proofs upon many notorious facts. The Galleries and the Hall of the Convention heard this accusation with the loudest shouts of applause, and whenever Robespierre attempted to open his mouth to vindicate himself, the majority of the Convention, and the Galleries vociferated: Away—Away with the Tyrant!
The Deputy Tallien, causing his eyes upon the bust of Brutus, and imploring his manes to support him, exclaimed with a drawn dagger in his hand, "I will with this dagger, rid the world of this Tyrant, if the Convention does not strike off his head with the sword of the Law."—Tallien then moved, that the sitting do not break up; and that Hanriot, the Commandant of the National Guards, be also put under arrest;—both which motions were instantly decreed.
Billaud Varennes now named many other creatures of Robespierre, whose arrest was almost immediately enacted by a decree. Barrere read an address to the people, which was adopted with the loudest applause, and the Convention decreed, that it be printed, promulgated, stuck up in the usual places, and sent by extraordinary messengers to the departments and armies.
Barrere next moved, that the armed force of Paris be put again on the ancient footing, and that the Mayor and the National Agent be made responsible with their heads, for the safety and security of Paris. This was also decreed.
After Davier, Tallien, Billaud Varennes, Freron, Laboste, Delmas, and other deputies had spoke upon the business of the day with more or less energy, it was decreed that Robespierre the elder, Robespierre the younger, St. Just, Couthon Lebas, all Representatives of the people, and the Juror Nicholas, be put under arrest, and their papers put under seal. This was instantly executed.
Billaud Varennes, Collot D'Herbois and Barrere, seem to have timely observed the prevalence and superiority of the party against Robespierre, and forsaking the latter, to have joined his opponents.
The executions continue daily as numerous as ever. On the 15th, 30 persons were executed; on the 26th, 31; on the 17th, 40; on the 18th, 24; on the 20th, 14; in all 139 persons, in the space of 5 days.
DOVER, August 11.
This day arrived in our harbour the Alert Schooner, Capt. Moore, of Boston, from Calais, which place he left yesterday afternoon. By her we have positive information that Robespierre and brother, St. Just, and all the chiefs of that party have been defeated and were guillotined on Friday the first instant.
Robespierre jun. attempted to make his escape, by jumping out of a high window; but one of his legs being fractured by the fall, he was retaken and executed with his accomplices.
LONDON, August 16.
We yesterday stated, that letters had been received in town from Frankfort of the 7th instant, containing accounts, that an insurrection had taken place in Paris on the 27th ult. which had ended in the overthrow of Robespierre and his adherents. We were at first inclined to discredit the intelligence; but from subsequent and corroborated information, we can now announce as a truth.
THE DEATH OF ROBESPIERRE, AND THE FALL OF HIS PARTY!
The accounts do not agree in all the circumstances, which may easily be accounted for from the different channels through which they have come, and the hasty reports which necessarily have been blended with, or substituted for facts. One of the letters from Frankfort says, that, "On the 26th ult. (one day later than the printed accounts from Paris) Robespierre denounced above 100 of the present Convention as Moderates and Counter-Revolutionists: as usual, the applause of his hirelings gave the audible stamp of approbation, and the Conventional business closed for the day. On the following however, the popular voice, after being long stifled, broke forth against the measure. At the Jacobin Welfare was hooted from the tribunal; no violence, however, at the moment, was offered to his person, and the succeeding morning was expected to bring forth important events. It arrived, and the first piece of intelligence published to the city of Paris was, that Robespierre had put a period to his own existence."
Some representations on this head, current in the British army, vary from the above so far, as to make him fall a sacrifice to the zeal of one of the party whom he had denounced, and add, that Barrere, and some other members of the committee, had been given up to a newly elected tribunal, appointed by the Convention for the especial purpose of trying them in the name of the French people, as having abused the trust reposed in them.
Letters from Lord Malmesbury, our Minister at the Hague, state, that similar intelligence had been received there.
The certainty of the fact is, however, put beyond a doubt by intelligence direct from France, which we have received this morning. On the night, an American Schooner arrived at Dover from Calais. The account brought by this vessel is, that Robespierre and his colleagues having failed in the plan which had for some time been carrying on to destroy the Indulgents, a new epithet applied to the Moderates, among whom were included the most of those known by the name of the Mountain, his own destruction had been the consequence. An accusation was preferred against him in the Convention, and, by an almost unanimous decree, he and his adherents were ordered to trial, (we are not informed whether before the Revolutionary Tribunal, or before a new one appointed for the occasion) and being found guilty, shared the fate of all the fallen factious. They were executed on the 1st instant, amidst the acclamations of thousands of people, who loaded them with curses for the blood they had so profusely spilt.
The same circumstances are mentioned in a letter from Calais, brought by the above vessel. The packet from Flushing which also arrived at Dover the night before last, brings the same accounts;—there cannot therefore be a doubt of the fact; but all these accounts are silent respecting names but those of ROBESPIERRE, BARRERE, ROBESPIERRE, jun. ST. JUST, COUTHON, LAVILLETTE, and HENRIOT.
AUGUST 16.
Letters from Geneva of the 30th ult. state, that the executions had then ceased for some time. The self-elected members of the Revolutionary Committee had been dismissed their office; several of the imprisoned clergy had been released; and the people in general seemed extremely averse to the abandoning Geneva to the power of the French Republic. The Swiss Cantons have stopped all kinds of provisions and ammunition from being sent to that city.
There are letters of a recent date in town, which state, that the citadel, as well as the town of Liege, is in possession of the Austrians; and that the French had fallen back to some distance.

5th of August, viz. the Moniteurs, of the 7th inst. and the journal of the debates of the Convention of the 8th, including the proceedings of the preceding day.
These papers bring an account of Victories obtained by the French over the Spaniards—the bombardment of Fontarabia—the organization of the Revolutionary Tribunal—a list of nearly two hundred persons who have been guillotined since our last accounts—list of forty-two prizes taken from the Combined Powers by the French—the mortality which prevails in the French army in Flanders, &c. &c.
The French have made wonderful efforts to take Sluys, which has as yet resisted with glorious effect the desperate assaults. The number of besiegers, as appears from our Flushing letter, amounts to 27,000 men; but they were in such a sickly state, and so furiously attacked by a dangerous epidemic disorder, oppressed also by the frequent successful sallies and stratagems of Van der Duyn and his troops, that we are induced to believe, that the French have now thought it advisable [perhaps now] to abandon their project. In one grand assault the loss of the latter amounted to 18,000.
August 23. The following extract of a letter from Flushing, dated the 6th inst. we give on the authority of a morning paper.
Particular information is received here, that the Emperor is in treaty with the French; that he had offered to resign his pretensions to the Austrian Low Countries, and even to Luxembourg, on condition that the French would assist him to re-conquer Silesia; that he will resign his pretensions to Liege. The French are desirous that the city of Maastricht should be comprised in the country of Liege, and this is the reason why Cobourg has taken up his position in that quarter. The French have taken Phillipping, and we can see from this the smoke ascending from Sluys. The Deputies from Amsterdam have declared in the States of Holland as they were no longer in a state to defend themselves, that it was time for the Stadholder to depart as the only means of saving Holland.
It is said that an army of 30,000 Prussians is immediately to march to the United Netherlands, who are, at the same time, to cover the States of his Prussian Majesty. His army on the Rhine, the same report adds, is to receive a reinforcement of 24,000 men.
The contest, which ended in the fall of Roberpierre, was chiefly between that blood-stained savage (in conjunction with Courthion and St. Just) and the Committee of Public Safety, the whole power of which the triumvirate meant to usurp. The other members of that committee, for the purpose of frustrating the ambitious views of Roberpierre, ranged themselves with the moderate party of the Convention, and thus was their triumph achieved.
At the Court of St. James's, the 6th of August, 1794. Present, the King's most excellent Majesty in Council.
Whereas in many of his Majesty's vice admiralty courts in the West-Indies, sentences of condemnation have passed against ships and goods belonging to the subjects of the United States of America: And whereas, from ignorance of the rules respecting the times of appealing, or from inability to find the security required, or from other just and reasonable impediments, the claimants have been prevented from duly entering and prosecuting their appeals from the said sentences: And whereas it has been represented to his Majesty, on their behalf, that they are desirous of entering and prosecuting the same; his Majesty is thereupon pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the said parties shall be admitted to their respective appeals, notwithstanding the ordinary times for entering and prosecuting the same may be elapsed, provided the same are entered and prosecuted within a reasonable time, to be approved by the Lords Commissioners of Appeal in Prize Causes.
Flushing, August 17. Some few days ago, the Corn-magnols were most completely entrapped. General Van der Duyn, in the evening, ordered a large quantity of faggots and other fire-wood to be heaped together in three different parts of the town, not far from the warehouses and magazines, which he set fire to; at the same time keeping up a brisk cannonade from the ramparts.
At nine in the evening, the whole horizon seemed in a blaze, and the fire from the town slackening, every one imagined it was in flames, and looked on its fall as inevitable. During the night, the fires at intervals seemed to burn with less vehemence, and one was entirely extinguished. The French kept up a heavy fire all night, and towards morning fired entirely with red hot shot; and threw bombs and shells in the town from every side.
As day light approached, the commandant ordered two more fires to be lighted; the gates opened and the draw bridges let down; ceasing, at the same time, to fire from the ramparts.
The French on this advanced in great numbers to take possession of the town, before it should be reduced to a heap of ashes; and in a most confused and disorderly manner, crossed the inundations where the water was fordable.
When they had advanced as near as the commandant wished them to come, they were, to their unspeakable astonishment, saluted with a shower of grape shot from all the guns on the ramparts, and galled in the severest manner during their retreat. They lost on this occasion near 1800 men, who were either killed or drowned; and near 300 of the wounded were next morning brought into Bruges.
three following days, and now proceed with the greatest circumspection; being pretty well convinced they will not take Sluys so easy as they obtained Breda last year.
F R A N C E. NATIONAL CONVENTION—August 1. General Pichegru to the Committee of Public Welfare.
"You are, without doubt, already informed Citizens Representatives, that General Moreau, the day before yesterday, took possession of the Isle of Cadland. He took there 70 pieces of cannon, one third of them brass, tents, waggons, &c.
"The possession of this island will make it impracticable for the enemy to evacuate Sluys, and I hope that fortresses, and all that it contains, will fall into the power of the republic. According to reports, there is a numerous artillery there, many troops, and ammunition of all kinds.
"All our soldiers employed in this expedition signalized themselves with zealous competition.
"The passing of Cae the furnished them a glorious occasion. This strait is near 100 feet wide, and 9 or 10 feet deep—our only means of crossing it were a few boats and the bravery of republicans, which supplied the rest.
"Eight companies of grenadiers advanced to the canal, and gained the boats, precipitating themselves into them, amid the dreadful fire from the dyke on the opposite bank. Several of these not finding room in the boats, plunged into the water, and, swimming, aided to guide them forward.
"The Chasseurs of Mount de Causel, and the Carbineers of the 14th regiment of light infantry, made the same manœuvre. It appeared so desperate to the enemy, that panic struck, they fled towards Yendick, abandoning their guns, tents, baggage and ammunition of all kinds.
"One of the boats was filled with cannoniers, who, upon the opposite bank, instantly found cannon to fire at the fugitives who had abandoned them.
"Our loss has not been commensurate with the boldness of the enterprize.
"I transmit you the names of such as most signalized themselves in the action.
"Citizen Bernard, a corporal, Beugny, a serjeant, and Ventro, a serjeant-major of the battalion of chasseurs of Mount Causel, conducted nine or ten boats by swimming.
"Citizen Latis, captain of grenadiers of the 16th regiment, was the first who leaped into the boats.
"Citizen Bonnet, aid de camp of General Moreau, was the man who swam across, guiding the first boat.
"Citizen Bonilly, captain of carbineers of the 14th battalion of chasseurs, kept himself discovered upon the bank of the canal, firing his carbine upon the cannoniers of a battery which kept up a constant fire until the moment of his being able to pass, which he did one of the first.
"I send you annexed a letter from General Jourdan, who, a native of Liege, desires to be sent to command there, and to make levies.
"This, which might be advantageous under one aspect, has its contrary under another. I think it difficult for any man in authority to be just and impartial when surrounded by relations and friends, and yet more exposed, it may be to the lure of some resentments. I beg your intentions on that head, or that you will send them to him direct."
(Signed) "PICHEGRU." Ostend, 12 Thermidor.
DUBLIN, July 28. A most desperate and alarming species of Kidnaping has for some weeks past been practiced in this city, for the avowed purpose of populating Upper Canada.
There are now two vessels in the bay from that Province, on board of which many women and children have been conveyed. The agents employed in this business give four guineas for each child, and twenty for every woman under thirty five. The populace are so much incensed, that every woman who is seen with a bundle or a child is searched and examined, and many who have been suspected of having sold their children, have been desperately beaten, and, in two or three instances, dragged thro' the Liffey.
A few days since some suspicious looking fellows were watched to a cellar, in Barrack-street—The mob collected and broke open the doors, when they found twenty-seven children, who were that night to have embarked for America. Steps have been taken to prevent this improper commerce.
UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, October 13. By a passenger in the Minerva, we learn, that the armies of our Friends and Allies in France, were extending their conquests in every quarter of the German and Spanish dominions—that Bilbao was in their possession. That the merchants in London possessing property in Amsterdam, could not get it insured for 12 per cent. Premiums of fifteen guineas and a silver watch were offered to such as would enlist and fight to protect the heads of European Kings—that there were continual mobs, who had destroyed 30 houses where they had kidnapped men for the army—That the French had behaved very honorably to the Captains of the American vessels, and had paid them fully for freight and demurrage of their ships; a polite example worthy
Britain," who make ample and fair promises to the American Ambassador, to award those claims which are reasonable. If they have their reason, Americans may then expect to have justice done them.
TOWN MEETING. At a town meeting held yesterday, it was voted to grant to the town's quota of the requisition of 80 000 minute-men a gratuity of five dollars, and if called into actual service to make the wages ten dollars per month.
Wherever THE PRESIDENT of the United States appears, Rebellion dies, and Mercy on bended knee, implores forgiveness—Nor will she implore in vain:— For though BRACKENRIDGE, and a few others, may appear ticklish as to their fate, the great body of the deluded rioters will find the rulers of the free, are the disciples of mercy as well as Justice.
No savage deed defains the sword— While WASHINGTON directs our best; Submission bears his joyous Word Mercy! the Christian conqueror's boast.
MR. JAY'S MISSION. Notwithstanding the insinuations to the contrary, is likely to be crowned with complete success.—From three sources we have received information, which justifies our prediction. The first from Capt. Allen, arrived at Salem, from Hamburg—who, we are told, saw a letter from London, to the American Consul at Hamburg, which informed, that Mr. Jay, and Mr. Greenville, had settled the preliminaries of an honorable negotiation—that Capt. Allen, spoke a British armed vessel, an officer of which informed him, that they had received orders not to molest American vessels; which intelligence was confirmed by another American vessel which Capt. Allen spoke with.—Secondly, by Capt. Parsons, from Petersburg, who learned at Ellinore, that Mr. Jay, had negotiated the indemnity for the spoliations, on the American vessels; but does not recollect the particular sum. The other is by an arrival at New-York. If these accounts are authentic—and they certainly are corroborative—efficient cause presents itself for congratulation to the friends of peace, and the felicity and happiness of our country!
NEW-YORK, October 16. British accounts further state, that Earl Spencer has completely succeeded in his mission—that the Emperor had agreed to continue the war, on condition of receiving a subsidy from Great Britain—Prince Cobourg is to be displaced, and succeeded in the command of the army by Gen. Clairfayt with General Beaulieu, and Col. Mack for Quarter-Masters.—That it was reported at Aix-la Chapelle, that the Commons of Brussels assembled on the 28th of July and voted for an incorporation with the French Republic: that there have been great tumults in Barcelona in Spain, and blood has been shed by the populace—That the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel has put all his subjects in a state of requisition.
The French were making preparations the beginning of August, to commence the siege of Turin.
Mr. Mounier, Gen. Montalqueu, Madam Genlis, Mademoiselle Orleans, and her brothers are in Switzerland, Dumourier is wandering about in disguise.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, dated London, August 20.
"It is impossible to say what is doing by Mr. Jay, but from what I can judge, this country is perfectly inclined to be friendly, and to do ample justice to America; as such, no doubt every thing will go right. From what I have seen, both in France, Germany, and here, I am of opinion the present unhappy war is by no means likely to be put an end to. All parties appear so determined, that I shall not be surprised if it continues seven years, or even much longer."
October 18. COMMUNICATION.
Haley is arrived in a short passage from England, but not a word about restitution money , I not a farthing is come over! Kissing hands only will not do. The accounts are said to be in a train of settlement, and through the wisdom of Solomon , it is said, an account has been here made out of 260,000l. to be set off against the United States for British prizes taken and brought into American ports by French privateers—said 260,000l. is to be set off against Mr. Jay's demand.
PHILADELPHIA, October 14. The army has marched from Carlisle—a gentleman who was present at the time counted the horse—they amounted to 1300—about 1100 troops have arrived at Carlisle, since the main army left it.
Oct. 15. By Capt. Thompson of the brig Mercury arrived yesterday from Hamburg, who left it on the 22d of August we learn, that Sluys had been some time before in possession of the French forces—Flushing was bombarding and expected to fall. Rotterdam was expected soon to share the same fate. A report prevailed of a revolution in Hanover, and the French naval forces were considerably in the north seas.
Letters from Amsterdam received by the Adriana speak confidently of peace.
The President of the United States left Carlisle last Saturday—We hear that Messrs. Findley and Reddick had an interview with the President previous to his departure.—
This day a man was brought into town from Carlisle under guard of 6 of the County troop of Horse and lodged in goal—We hear he was taken in arms against the government.
Extract from a communication, dated Carlisle, Oct. 9. On the 10th the army was to advance—

whence, if certain promises, respecting the delivery of certain persons in that district up to the law, were not complied with, it would be found necessary to proceed to Pittsburgh. Most people however, were of opinion, that Bedford will be the extent of the march. Some unfortunate dispute, our correspondent adds, had taken place, after dinner, between an officer high in command, and two officers of great respectability, but the matter was amicably settled the next morning.
Communication from Camp.
"By some information received it is conjectured the insurgents will be violent in their opposition.—Indeed nothing augurs to the contrary. We have received additional ammunition, and the strictest general orders are given by gov. Howell, who has the command, as to discipline and attention to our arms and ranks."
By the sloop Abby, Capt. Eames, in 49 days from Cadiz, we have the important intelligence of the taking of St. Sebastian and Fontarabia (in Bay of Biscay) by the French forces—Pampalcon had, it was reported fallen into their hands. The strong fortresses of St. Sebastian surrendered without the least defence. Capt. Eames adds, that the Spaniards were under great alarm at Cadiz, and that a fleet arrived in a very sickly condition from Ferrol, where they lost a 74 upon the rocks and landed fifteen hundred sick.
The address of Prince Cobourg to the German nation, is a spirited manly production, and serves to shew, in a strong light, how difficult it is to persuade the Germans to rise and act with energy in this crisis.
There appears to be no truth in the report of a massacre at Paris. The report probably originated in the confusion of Paris on the night of the 27th of July, occasioned by the attempts made to rescue Robespierre and his colleagues from the officers of justice.
October 18
Extract of a letter from Shippenburgh, dated October 13
"We marched from Carlisle on Friday, and arrived here at noon. We are in the advance, which consisting of the 3 Philadelphia troops, M'pherson's and Taylor's corps, with 2 field pieces, followed by about 600 Jersey troops, and Col. Gurney's battalion. We had march immediately for Bedford, and from thence to Fort Pitt. Mr. Findley came to Carlisle with the Olive Branch, but the President told him that the army would be marched to the Western country, to protect the innocent, and punish the guilty—So we are informed."
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman of information in London, to his friend in this city, dated the 20th of August, 1794
"Another great change in men has taken place in Paris:—Robespierre and his friends have fallen on the same scaffold to which he had led so many others: A change of measures was expected by people here, but none takes place—the people and the armies seem not to lose their confidence in the Convention, bad as many think them, and no disturbance that we hear as yet, has taken place in any quarter."
The armies of the allies are in every place unsuccessful: within a few days Treves is taken by the French, after defeating the army of the Austrians, who protected it—this lays open the Rhine, and will oblige the Prince de Cobourg to fall back from Mestrich, in which case that place is the next to fall, and Holland will be exposed.
Poland although not in a fair way to succeed for themselves, have operated a most important diversion for the French. The fleets of the Baltic begin now to excite some speculation."
Extract of a letter from an officer in the first regiment of Philadelphia Militia, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated Carlisle, October 4, 1794.
"The extensive commons that surround this borough, are canvassed over with our numerous tents. We have at present, (if I may presume to judge from the extent of ground occupied) about 3000 men in the field; and fresh companies are daily arriving—Our troops appear both healthy and gallant, and are armed and accoutred to the best advantage."
"The army was this day reviewed by the President of the United States, accompanied by near a dozen general Officers. The scene was splendid and engaging. When the sun occasionally broke through the fleecy and obstructing clouds, the field in one part glittered with a forest of muskets, and death pointed bayonets, while in another part streams of lightning flashed from its drawn batteries of the gorgeous Cavalry."
"Amidst all this refulgent blaze of armory, the MAN OF THE PEOPLE, with a mein intrepid as that of Hector, yet graceful as that of Paris, moved slowly on with his attending Officers, nor once turned his Eagle Eye from the dazzling effulgence of the steel clad band."
"As the Heroic Sage advanced on his Light Moving field along the line which was mute with admiration and respect, our standards involuntarily bowed their heads, while their flags chaunted to the passing gale, in unison with the trumpets clangor, and the wild music of the martial field—the scene was augustly picturesque and inspiring. My imagination caught fire, and I thought myself a second Homer, born to sing the praises of the American Patriot and Hero. Thus transported, I behold as he retired fifteen blazing suns, encircle his elevated brows: In the center sat justice, with her sword and balance giving place to meek eyed mercy with extended arms."
"The disaffection in Cumberland County, is beyond your conception."
"Three insurgents have already suffered death, and 300 more at least must share their fate."
cause they discovered a determined spirit in the government, and a zeal for its support, in the troops which have already taken the field."
"We must advance to the base of the towering Allegheny, and the line of march will be taken up about the 10th inst. I fear the honour we shall gain will be too small, because the enemy cannot pretend to make any serious opposition. Those which fall in my way, I am determined to make conquest of, to fertilize the barren soil from whence the Demon Whitty, born of Rye, first reared his giddy head."
"Block houses are said to be erected by the poor deluded wild men of the west, but the report I believe is groundless; if not, our artillery will soon scatter them and their unarmed defenders, to all the winds of Heaven."
"My next I hope shall be more worthy your attention."
The following is the copy of a memorandum of Capt. Fitzpatrick, of the ship Adriana, and contains all the intelligence in circulation at the time of his sailing from Amsterdam.
"The Prince of Cobourg, with his army, lay between Liege and Treves, with an intention to retake the latter, or oppose the progress of the French army. The Duke of York, with the British army, lay between Antwerp and Breda, and Bergen-op-Zoom. The French are beginning Sluys, and had taken the forts of Philipin and Ethie, near Sluys, by which they have rendered the inundating of the country useless. A Dutch officer who arrived at the Hague, brought an account that the garrison of Sluys was provided with all sorts of supplies in plenty, but that the number of men was insufficient to make a very great defence. This officer came to demand a reinforcement of men, which if not granted the Dutch general, Vander Deyn, would be obliged to give up the place. The French, with the assistance of some of the inhabitants of Liege, had taken the suburbs of that city, but Gen. Latour erected a battery on the hill of Chartreuse, which obliged them to withdraw, after which there was an engagement between the French and the Austrian general Krag, the former lost a considerable number of men. This action was fought between Liege, Mestrich and Tongreys, and the French were forced back to Tongreys. The French, after some attempts on Marzig, obliged the Austrian army to leave that post, and then advanced to Treves, which they took without resistance the 7th of August. The loss of this place obliged Prince of Cobourg, and the Prussian Gen. Moellendorf, to send a large body of their troops to defend the neighbouring country of Juliers and Berg. A dragoon of the regiment of Austrian Latour, who made his escape from Valenciennes, informed that this garrison and that of Conde, were well supplied. The communication between the two towns was open. That the Austrian cavalry made frequent excursions to Mons and Ath, in possession of the French, which occasioned skirmishes. Quesnoy, near Valenciennes, is besieged by the French under Gen. Jourdan, but not yet taken. The French army, it is said, are under good discipline. The different towns they have taken were obliged to pay large sums as contributions—Antwerp paid 5 millions of guilders in specie.—No engagement lately, as the combined armies were not in sufficient force to meet the French. Six French frigates were cruising in the north sea, which obliged the Dutch to order 3 frigates to moor in the narrowest entrance to the Texel, to protect the passage."
War Department, October 14 1794.
Sir,
I am directed by the President of the United States to arrest the march of all the Jersey Militia, whether Cavalry, Artillery or Infantry, who had not crossed the Delaware on the twelfth—You will therefore please to order all those who have arrived at Trenton, or who shall arrive, to return to their respective homes. Let this be made known extensively.
I am, Sir, with respect,
Your obedient servant,
H. KNOX, Sec'y of War.
Major Parrot, Commanding Officer of Trenton.
PITTSBURG, October 11.
RESOLUTIONS,
Of the Delegates of townships of the 14th of August, assembled at Parkinson's Ferry, on the 21st of October, agreeable to the notice in the Pittsburg Gazette.
Resolved, That it is the unanimous opinion of this Meeting, that if the signature of the submission be not universal, it is not owing to any existing disposition to oppose the law, as to a want of time and information to operate a correspondent sentiment; and with respect to the greatest number, a prevailing consciousness of their having had no concern in any outrage, and an idea that their signature would imply a sense of guilt.
Resolved unanimously that we will submit to the Laws of the United States; that we will not directly or indirectly oppose the execution of the act for raising a revenue on distilled spirits and stills; that we will support, so far as the law requires, the civil authority in affording the protection to all officers, and to the citizens, reserving, at the same time, our constitutional right of petition and remonstrance.
Resolved unanimously, That William Findley, of Westmoreland County, and David Reddick, of Washington County, be appointed commissioners to wait on the President of the United States, and the Governor of Pennsylvania, and to explain to government the present state of this country, and detail such circumstances as may enable the President
to support the civil authority in affording the protection to all officers. Resolved unanimously, that the Secretary transmit a copy of these resolutions by post to the President of the United States and to the Governor of Pennsylvania, and have them printed in the Pittsburg Gazette.
ALEXANDER ADDISON, Sec.
A correspondent observes, that he is happy in having it in his power, from personal knowledge, to announce to his fellow citizens, that all the inhabitants of Cannonburgh and its vicinity have signed their names to the terms proposed by the commissioners from the government, requiring peaceable conduct in the people, and obedience to the laws.
MARTINSBURG, October 27, 1794.
Extract of a letter from Chambersburg, dated 24th inst.
"Just arrived in this place four prisoners from Bedford County, under guard of twelve Philadelphia light horse—Herman Hubbands, Mr. Fison, merchant, of Berlin, in the Glades, Mr. Lucas, an old sergeant who commanded the rebels in the Pennsylvania line the last war, and a Mr. Wertzholder; they are on their way to Philadelphia. The President passed through this place this morning, on his return to the seat of government."
We are happy to inform the public, that the Committee of Health for the town of Baltimore, being fully satisfied that the town was never more healthy than it now is, and that the late prevailing fever having entirely ceased, have thought it unnecessary any longer to continue their daily publications of the deaths.
We are informed, that the division of troops under General Morgan, left Cumberland on Wednesday last, on their way to Pittsburgh.
Such of the Piedmontese as fell into the hands of the French are exchanged for sheep.
An American being asked why his countrymen chose to send Mr. Jay on a negotiation to the Court of Great Britain? Answered, that a Lawyer was the only man the Americans could spare.
The Paris papers up to the 10th of August, have the following particulars:
"An account of a brilliant victory, gained by the French army over the Western Pyrenees."
"Flight of 15,000 flies before 6,000 Republicans, to whom they abandoned 2,000 prisoners of war."
"Seizure of immense magazines from the Spaniards, containing 1100 muskets, 200 pieces of ordnance, tents for 2500 men, &c."
"Particulars of the capture of the important fortress of Fontarabia, with 50 cannon mounted on the ramparts, several magazines, 35 thallops, &c."
"New list of prizes, four of which valued at from four to five millions, are arrived at Brest &c. &c."
In the National Convention, August 1. Barrere, in the name of the committee of public safety, reported—"Citizens, victory at length will no more within these walls find an enemy to our successes.—All hands will be eager to applaud, at this juncture, the courage of the northern army. Not content to combat and to conquer without, they join with you in combating the enemy within."
"The army, which is upon your shores, receives with enthusiasm the intelligence of the fall of Robespierre and his accomplices; for Lacombe St. Michel writes us, they were observing upon his conduct, and adds to his official report a letter, in which he declares that he will transmit your energy to the armies."
TO BE SOLD, A TRACT OF LAND, lying on Middle Creek, near Buckles Town, Berkeley County, containing 514 acres, 8 of which are bottom, and has a mill near; the land is well timbered.
For terms, apply to
EDMUND FRAYATT.
October 29, 1794.
THE Subscriber takes this method of informing the public, that he has erected a Tan Yard in Martinsburg, where he purposes carrying on the Tanning business in all its various branches. He has now on hand, and ready for sale, Upper, Sole, Bridle, and Skirting leather; country produce will be taken in exchange. The highest price given for Hides and Skins.
WANTED
Immediately, a few loads of Corn, and two apprentices to the Tanning business.
JOHN O'FERRALL.
October 29, 1794.
Blank Deeds filled, and all other instruments of writing drawn at the CLERK'S Office, on short notice, and at reduced prices.
Cash given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing Office.
Good encouragement will be given to a person who will collect RAGS.

SEAT OF THE MUSES.
From a London Paper.
A circulating LIBRARY, at a public Watering-Place.
TWO or three Novels, two or three Toys; Two or three Misses, two or three boys; Two or three Lodgers, reading Gazettes; Two or three Lovers, arranged in sets; Two or three Ladies, throwing the dice; And two or three Squires, promoting the vice: Two or three Aristocrats, silent and proud; Two or three Democrats, silly and loud; Two or three Parsons, as black as a crow; Two or three Soldiers, more smart than a bean; Two or three Brokers, all fresh from C. alley; Two or three Clerks, with their Susan and Sally; Two or three Beauties, all drest'd for the season; And as many Old Women, drest'd quite out of reason.
WHEREAS I passed my note of hand with Capt. Joseph Chapline, security, bearing date the 19th instant, to a certain Joseph Clark, jun. of Berkeley County, and State of Virginia, for the payment of seven pounds ten shillings, in twelve months from the date, which note was for a mare which proved to be unfound, and died in three or four days afterwards. Now this is to forewarn all persons whatsoever from taking an assignment of the said note, as I am determined not to pay it until compelled by law.
WILLIAM MOUND.
Washington County, Maryland, Sept 26, 1794.
At a Court continued and held for Berkeley County the 20th day of August, 1794.
Adam Weaver, Compt.
In Chancery.
vs. Thomas Crampkin, Deft.
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.
WHEREAS I passed my note of hand to a certain Benjamin Shepherd, for five pounds six or seven shillings, Virginia currency, payable the fifteenth day of October next; I do hereby caution all persons from taking an assignment on, or buying said note, as I can make it appear that there was a mistake made in settling the account for which the note was given, and I shall not pay it till the mistake is rectified, unless compelled by law. The said Shepherd lives in Frankfort town, Hampshire county.
BENJAMIN SHIPMAN.
September 25, 1794.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS Stolen out of the Subscriber's pasture, on the night of the 24th inst. a dark bay horse, three white feet, a star in his forehead, a little white on his lower lip, fifteen hands high and about eight years old; supposed to be stolen by a certain John Dobson, (a Collier) lately from Patten and Miles' iron works in Pennsylvania. Whoever will secure said horse, so that the owner gets him again, shall receive Eighteen Dollars, and for horse and thief the above Reward, if delivered to me, near Keep-trist Furnace, upon Potowmac.
ADAM MOLER.
Berkeley County, September 25, 1794.
TAKEN from my house by an exchange, through mistake, a double-milled drab Great Coat, lined with green baize, the collar lined with thick-set, scooped cape, plain white buttons, and the coat almost new. The gentleman who has it will oblige the subscriber by rectifying the mistake.
FLORENCE MAHONY.
October 6, 1794.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN last night out of the pasture of the subscriber, in Hamilton Township, York County, Pennsylvania, a dark bay mare, about 14 1/2 hands high, three years old, a small star, neither branded nor thod. It is supposed the was taken by a man who calls himself John Hamilton, and says he bro't a hrove of horses from Knoxville, in Virginia; he is about twenty-five years of age, five feet ten inches high, slender made, dark hair; had on a blue broad-cloth coat with large yellow buttons, corduroy breeches, and neat boots, an oil cloth on his hat. Whoever takes up the thief and secures him that he may be brought to justice, shall have sixteen dollars, and for the mare four dollars and reasonable expences if brought home, by
WILLIAM REED.
September 23, 1794.
On Tuesday the 28th of November next, Will be sold by Public Vendue, 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.
A L S O.
Horses, cows, hogs, a waggon, ploughs, farming utensils, &c. &c.
The sale to begin at 9 o'clock, on the premises, when the terms will be made known.
ALEXANDER RODGERS.
A list of letters remaining in the Post Office Shepherd's Town which if not taken up before the 1st day of January next, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
 A. Robert Aull, care of John Kearnsley, Esq.  B. Isabella Barras, Berkeley; Robert Brooke, Esq.  C. Joseph Crane, near Charlestown.  D. Bryant Dermont, care of Thomas Pollock.  K. Charles King, Berkeley.  L. Lancelot Lee, near Charlestown.  M. George Mason.  N. William Naylor.  O. Thomas Orr, care of Thomas Pollock.  P. John Potts, Berkeley.  T. William Thompson, Merchant, Charlestown.  W. James Wilson, Cooper, at Foreman's mill. 
WILLIAM GOOD, Jun. P. M.
Shepherd's Town October 1st, 1794.
A list of Letters remaining in the Post Office, Martinsburg, which if not taken up before the first day of January next, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.
 B. William Beatty, Charlestown, in Berkeley.  D. Robert Dunn, care of Hugh Vance.  G. William Glenn, near Martinsburg.  H. William Hair, mill creek, care of Hugh Vance, Berkeley.  K. Maurice Kain, care of David Wolgamott, Martinsburg.  L. Sally Lyle, Berkeley.  M. Andrew McDonald, care of J. Campbell, Esq. Berkeley; Morgan Morgan, Berkeley; Thomas Moon, near Martinsburg.  P. George Porterfield, near Martinsburg.  S. Joseph Seal, near Martinsburg. Benjamin Street, Warm Springs, Berkeley.  W. James Wright, sen. care of Josiah Wright, Martinsburg; Corbin Walthington, Esq. Prospect-Hill, near Charlestown. 
EVAN SHELBY, P. M.
Martinsburg, October 3rd, 1794
HOGS' BRISTLES.
Wanted, a quantity of Hogs' Bristles, for which 1/6 Pennsylvania currency per pound will be given, by JOHN GARDNER, in Shepherd's Town. October 19, 1794.
Notice is hereby given, that a Petition will be preferred to the Assembly of this State, at the next session, for establishing a ferry from the land of Richard Henderson & Co. on Potowmac river, to the land of Denton Jacques, in Washington County, Maryland. Berkeley County, October 15, 1794.
HOPS, in any quantity, may be had of James Marshall, at Bull-Skin, adjoining Dr. Bull's plantation, at the head of James Connaway's marsh.
At a meeting of the Justices of the Peace, for the County of Berkeley, at the Court-house, on the 18th day of September, 1794. Resolved that Robert Stephen, John Kearnsley, John Davenport, William Little, William Hansbaw, John Kearney, and Richard Baylor, Gentlemen Justices, do attend throughout the whole of the ensuing Quarterly Term. Telte, MOSES HUNTER, Clk.
THIS is to caution all persons from throwing down my fences, travelling thro' any of my fields, or committing trespass in any manner whatever, as heretofore has been practised to my injury, as I shall in future put the law in force against any one who shall be found taking upon themselves, such unwarrantable privileges. DAVID GRAY. October 6, 1794.
THE Partnership of David Harris and Jacob Edge is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and no further purchases to be made or dealings had in future under the said firm. Cash given for wheat at my mill in Martinsburg. DAVID HARRIS. October 3, 1794.
N O T I C E.
WHEREAS a number of Bonds and Notes passed to the Subscriber, dated 7th November last, payable in nine months, have been some considerable time due, it is requested that immediate payment be made; an indulgence to the 7th of November next being the greatest that can possibly be given, therefore, such as fail payment by that time, may depend upon having suits commenced immediately without discrimination. JAMES RUSSEL. Berkeley County, October 18, 1794.
FULLING and DYING.
THE Subscriber takes this method of informing his customers, and the public in general, that he still carries on the Fulling and Dying Business, as usual, at Edward Beaton's fulling mill, in sight of Martinsburg, in Berkeley County; he having furnished himself with a quantity of Dye-Stuffs, which will enable him to accommodate his customers with the most fashionable colours. To make it more convenient for those attending Court, raw cloth will be received at Edward Beaton's Store, near the Court-House, and returned when dressed; specimens of the work may be seen there. WILLIAM BAILEY. October 14, 1794.
TAKE NOTICE.
AN advertisement, published in the Potowmac Guardian the 13th instant, authorising my brother John Cook, to transact business for me for two years, was done without my knowledge or consent. GILES COOK, jun. October 18, 1794.
Three Dollars Reward.
STRAYED from my stable on the 13th September last, a two year old stud colt, midling dark bay, black main and tail, between 14 and 15 hands high, had a scar on the rump done by a hot iron, and a scar on the inside of the left gamble joint of the hind leg, some white on one of the hind feet. Any person bringing said horse to the subscriber, at David Harris's mill, Martinsburg, shall receive three dollars reward. The colt trots naturally. JACOB EDGE. October 18, 1794.
STRAYED from the widow Miller's plantation, on Tusquerora, the 13th inst. a sorrel gelding, between 15 and 16 hands high, 4 years old the last spring, has 3 white feet and a star in his forehead, was shod all round, shews English blood, trots and canters naturally, he has a hollow place on the left cheek bone, a blackish spot on the left hip, is high spirited, very hard to be taken when loose, and has a switch tail. He was seen about William Shearer's on Tuesday last. Whoever takes up said horse and returns him to me in Martinsburg, shall have three dollars reward and necessary charges. JOHN MICKSALL. October 20, 1794.
FOR SALE AT THE PRINTING OFFICE. Bonds for deliverance of Property, Magistrates' Summons. Blank Deeds of Bargain and Sale.