National gazette. — Philadelphia [Pa.], 1793-09-28 00:00:00, page 4

QUIXTILIAN to LYCIDAS.
WHILE little lads their books forfake,
Or sigh to meet the hour of play,
You, Lycidas, no leisure take.
But (till thro' learned pages dray—
With years so few, ah wiiy so grave,
Why every hour to books a (lave i
Hence, Lycidas, I pray, retire:
Go with your mates and take your play,
Not him I prize, or much admire
Who, curious, hangs on all I fay ;
*1 he lad that's wife before his time
Will be a coxcomb in his prime.
Slay not too close in wisdom's fliop—:
Till time a rip;r mind prepares
The hall, the marble, and the top
Are books that (hould divide your
cares; —
The boys that life's gay morn enjoy,
I love to fee them ait the boy.
] hate the pert, I hate the tjold,
Who proud of years, but half a (core,
With none, but men, would converse hold
And things beyond their reach explore ;
Like the fam'd Cretan, soaring high
To melt their waxen wings—and die !
Philad. Stpt 2J.
DIALOGUE between a Citizen of Phila
delphia, and a Jersey Farmer (ten mites
from town.)
Farmer. Ho !—who &re you, you yel
low-fever-looking-fellow ; and what buii-
Defa have you ont of your city i
Citizen. Sir, I do afiure you, upon my
word of honour, that there is not a foun
der man in New-Jersey than myfelf. I eat
my three meals a d -v, have not even had
a linger ach these iix months, and can
take an oath upon the holy evangelists,
that the dodtors have not had a nine-pence
from ate these seven years. Feel my pulse,
and convince yourfeif.
Farmer. Feel your pulse, Sir !—may I
die by the grip of an anodyne necklace, if
I would come within ten yards of you for
ten pounds. Why, fir, your breath ij
pestilence—your face is the very image
of d^ftruftion—your eyes are death's poop
laothorns—you are a moving mass of pu
tridity, corruption, plague, poison, and
putrefa&ion —Your pulse !—not I, faith
—nor do I believe you have any more
pulse than a man that was laid in his grave
thirty years ago. \¥iie citizen advance!
towards him.\ Avail! avail, fir 1 advance
not, I befeecb you, if you have any regard
to your foul's health—keep to leeward,
or, by the three prongs of my dung fork,
I will make ghost's meat of you ! —I will
inltantly finilh what the yellow fever has
begun 1
Citizen. The fun draws low ! a night's
lodging in your barn, or even in your
horse (table, would claim my eternal gra
titude. I feel weary with my long walk,
a nap of deep would be refrefhing, and
by peep of day I will be jogging.
Farmer. Your weariness, or rather
weakness, arises ftmply from the raging
fever that now burns like a fiery furnace
within you,—Sleep in my barn !—very
pretty indeed! — why, my very horses
would catch the yellow fever from you.
In such a horrid date of contagion are
you, that in one night the pestilential va
pours, and blue fo%s arising from your car
case, would infedt forty tons of hay. 1
pray you to walk on, and. leave me and
mine. You are upon the verge of another
world, and we wish no connexion with
you. Retire, I fay.
Citizen. Walking through ten miles of
heavy sand has, I allure you, given me
considerable of an appetite. Could I have
a bit of victuals for my money? The ta
verns are every where (hut againlt me—a
luncheon of cold beef, a (lice of ham, a bit
of bacon, or a chunk of bread—you might
lurely venture to reach one or more of
these articles to me on the point of a pitch
fork. t
Farmer. Beef for a man in your situa
tion !—You are, beyond all. doubt, raving
mad, and light-headed. If you were in
your right senses you would rather a(k for
tartar-emetic, jalaps, purges, collery mor
bus, hippecacahna, doses of Spani(h flies,
and cartloads of drugs, physics, and me
dicines of every denomination and defcrip.
tion. For God's fake leave me ; talking
with you is like talking with a ghost—
lioift your black flag, and away to your
Potter's field !
Citizen. I want no physic. I (hall now
depart from your borders and return home;
tut not without firft observing to you, that
the common duties of humanity between man
and man, should have as much weight wiih
a rational creature as the great duty offelf
prejervalton itfelf; and be equally obfervtd.
Cowards shrink from danger : the brave,
when necessary, meet it with fortitude :
and, trull mc, you will find, in at leall
ninety instances out of a hundred, that
cowards perilh through the very effects of
their fears, while the firm escape and en
joy a comfortable length of exiitence.—
Adieu.
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
SEPTEMBER >793*
D. Uj Burom. ( Tber, I
Tuesday, 17. Cl 29. E 66 j N. 1 Cloudy.
3 39. 8<; 67 I N. I do.
iVedntJday, 18. 6 30. 3 44 I N. fair.
31 ! do.
Tburjday, 19. 6 30. 4' 45 1 fa
3 '30 •is' -o I S.W. do-
Friday, 20. 6 30. 3 54 j calm.'Hazry.
3 3". 15 69 !SE. , do-
Saturday, 21. 6 30. ol 39 j ahn.lCUuay.
3 2 9- Qj 78 I fair.
Sunday, 22. 6 30. ( 63 calm.U'.W/y.
3 3°- c; S3J [Fair.'
Mor.day, 2;. 6 30. ij 61 | cum. V,Uudy.
3 30. jj 81 j S.E. I do.
Extract si nm the Minutes of the Synod of
Philadelphia, met at York-town, 011 the
28th day of Augult, 1793, and continued
by adjournment.
THE Synod of Philadelphia, taking into
their molt Orions coiifideration the very
critical situation of the affairs of these Unit
ed States, at this eventful period ; the
great degree of insensibility in matters of
religion that has prevailed in all ranks of
men amonglt us, notwithstanding the many
great judgments and deliverances, which,
as a nation, we have heretofore experi
enced; the prevalence of infidelity, and
the negleit and opposition discovered by
many with regard to the inftirutions of
chriltianity, and the mediation of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Chrifttaking also into
view, the alarming and increaling judg
ments of God that are abroad in the earth,
the convulsions that have taken place in
Europe, and the probability that our guilty
country may be involved in similar calami
ties ;—unanimoufly agreed, in appointing
Thursday, the 24th day of October next,
to be obferveo as a day of farting and pray,
er, by all the churches under their care.
The Synod molt earncllly exhort and en
join upon pcrfons of all ranks in our com
munion, to lay aside 011 that day their usual
business, and unite in humble and earnest
Applications to the throne of grace, thro'
our divine Mediator, that God would im
press the minds of all with such a sense
of his Majesty, as the great Governor in
the affairs of men and nations, and of their
obligations to him as their beneficent Pre
server and Guardian, as shall lead them to
glorify HIM in whose hand their breath is,
and whose are all their ways ; that he would
inspire our rulers and magiltrates of all
ranks with a (acred and pointed regard to
his providence and approbation, and such
wisdom to discern, and such refolntion to
pursue, the measures that conduce to the
public 'inter*ft at this critical period, as
may, under the favour of heaven, iVcure
to thefft dates the continuance of the bleiT
ings 'they enjoy that he would prosper
the labours of the hulbandman ; an eft the
progress of irreligion and immorality ;
grant a gracious effufion of the Divine
Spirit's influences; restore peace to our
frontiers; protest our commerce; disap
point all who may have deligns unfavoura
ble to the tranquillity and prosperity of
these states ; and make us a wife, a pious,
aed a happy people.
Publilhed by order of the Synod,
Nai haniel Irwin, Moderator.
3 C - Samuel Waugh, Synod Clerk.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to be fold by Thomas Dobson, Wil ■
liam Young, Robert Campbell,
Melfrs. Rice and Co. and JohM M'
Culloch, No. 1, North Third-street,
A N EXAMINATION of the late pro
ceedings in Congress rr£befting the
official conduct of the Secretary of the
Treasury; with Observations, &c. 011 the
application of loans from Holland, negoci
ared under the acts of the 4th and 12111 of
Augult 1790. —The price of the above
pamphlet is three sixteenths of a dollar, or
is 4d. 1-2. April 24. 2aw tf
*** The author requests his readers to
corredt the following ERRATA in the
pamphlet above mentioned Pa"e 5.
hne 11 —2d. paragraph, ior Coalition°vead
Colli flu n. ——Page 25. line 11—2d.parag.
inltead of Bayk directors read "Stock
holders."
A FEW COPIESOF THE
TRANSACTIONS
Of the Society inflituted in the State of
New-York, for the promotion of
AGRICULTURE, ARTS, and MANU
FACTURES,
May be had at this Office.
[Price half udollAr.J
To be Sold or Let,
(°f tbis immediate pojjifjun given.)
THA 1 handsome, well-built three fiery new
h»(ife, situate on. the east fide of south
Fourth ltreet, neaV the Indian Queen, Philadel
phia. This situation is valuable, teing in a
Central part of the city, and convenient to the
banks and public offices. The house is 25 feet
in front, and, with its offices, extends nearly 10s
feet backwards. It has the privilege of an alley
41 feet wide* The offices are three stories high,
and, together with the house, are built of brick :
thelecontain five apartments, be/ides a wash house,
and four of them have fire places. In the dwell
ing house itlelf, there are nine rooms and eight
fire places ; fix of the rooms are spacious, and all
fa/hionably fini/hed. The garrets are ceileo : the
ilair-cale is elegant. 1 here is a good cellar under
the whole, and in the yard a pump.
And to be Sold,
230 Acres ofunimproved land,lß milecjfrom the
thriving town 0/ Harrilborg, Pennsylvania; This
tract lies in a valley, and is said to be vetv good
farming land. There are one or more mills near
the premises. The river Juniata is about five
miles distant ; whence it is boatable into the Suf
quehanna, and thence to Harrilburg. Alio,
A defnable retreat, or farm, in Newtown, the
county town of Ducks, Pennsylvania ; contain
ing nearly j5 acres of lana, naturally very rich,
and now highly improved. It is surrounded on all
(ides by public streets or roads j and may, with
pre lent advantage, be converted into town lots
that would prove of growing importance. Then
is a commodious brick house upon the premises,
two stories in height, having four rooms on a
floor, a spacious entry or paflage throughout, and
a cellar extending under the whole house. It U
well accommodated with out houses." About three
acrcs are occupied by an orchard of the best graft
ed Newtown pippins.- distant from Philadelphia
2.5 mile§ j from Trenton 9 5 from Bristol 11 j and
is within five milts of the river Delaware. The
situation is extremely healthy; the profpeds are
charmingly pidurefque, and the neighbourhood
affords a genteel society.
Bejides the abonje y
livo corner lets in the town, of one acre each,
are u/ie<eu for sale, together with about 16 acres
of excellent land, half a mile from the town
under the best culture and improvement. Twc'
or three of these acres are in timber.
Likevjife tt be Sold.
Anef acrcs, in the count)
ol C hester, 39 miles from Philadelphia : 100 atic
of which are of the richest bottom. The whole
of this land elljoys a kind, firing and fertile foil
II well watered, and admirably adapted to thi
raising of grain and all kinds of Itock ; at prefen
there are nearly 30 acres of made-.r.eadow, ant
2C3 or 30 more of watered meadow mav be maci
at pleasure : about 200 are luxuriantly cove-ec
With a variety of valuable timber. Upon th<
prem.fes, there are a farm house, barn, &c. ;
never-failing dream of good water, and a mof
produ&ive apple-orchard covering about fix acres .
the truitof a good and lading ijualiry : tile pur
clnfer may be accommodated with all or any pari
of the dock or farming utensils upon the place,
1 he pofttion of this farm is important, lying or
both tides of the main road, mid bounded south.
erly by the road to Philadelphia, through Down
mg-town ; —whince it is distant 11 or 13 miles
On the noith it isbounded by the road to Waruid
Furnace, situate hut a few miles distant. At thi
point, the premises enjoy a capital Hand both so:
a (lore and tavern, and also an eligible fituatioi
for a village, which would here have fomi
commanding advantages, and might be an obje6
to any gentlemen wiiliing to found an extcnfivi
and profitable settlement. On the one fide, i
has a dircft communication with Downing'
town j and wish the rich and populous fettleraen
ot Cooeftogo valley on the other, both lying with
in a ihort ride of the place. There is already ,
market here for produce at the Philadelphia price:
—the neighbouring "non-works creating a conftani
demand. Plenty of good limeftonemay be ha<
within 5 miles of the premises, and a t.
make use of it will be conveyed by the pioprie.
tor if required. In Ihort this farm deserves thi
attention of any person or persons inclined
avail themselves of advantages such as those i
po/Tefles.
i he title to the several premises are indffpnta
ble j and the proprietor will warrant to defers
iliem. The terms of sale, for all 01 any of th'
ands, will be made accommodating to the purcha
fers. For farther particulars, apply to the sub
fcriber, at No. 6, south Fourth-street, or at hi
store, the corner of Market and Third-streets
Philadelphia.
ROBERT SMOCK.
A "g■ '»■ ia. w. t. f.
TO THE PUBLIC.
an attachment at the suit of Sam
uel Xmlay and Nathaniel Imlay, executor;
jf the testament and last will of Peter Imlay, de
:ealed, has illued out of the Supreme Court ol
I udicature of the state of New. Jersey, against the
ands of Garret Voorheis, late of the county 01
Middlesex, and state afcrefaid, returnable to the
irlt Tucfday in September, ftventeen hundrer
jnd ninety-two Notice is hereby given to th;
f-id Gariet Voorheis, that unless he appear jm
Sle special bail to the said aflion, judgmeni
.vill be entered against him, by default, and the
lands so attached fold for the fatisfaflion of such
if his creditors as shall appear to be justly entitlec
to any demand thereon, and fliall apply for that
purpofft, according to the form of the statute ir.
such cafe made and provided.
By order of the Court,
April 17. iaw. iy HOWELL, Clk.
WANTED,
IN TWO OR THREE MONTHS
AN APPRENTICE '
REGULAR \APOTHECARY,\
A Youth not iefs than fifteen or lixfeer
years of age, svith a ftjitable education, arm
good moral chat-after. ~For further parti
culars enquire of the Editar. anwtf
PRICE CURRENT.
Dollars. Centi-s
(100 Cents make i dollar.)
AhES, pot per ton nod
pearl ditto 134 d t» i/;c<!
Bacon, flitches per lb Sto 9c
(boulders do 7s
)seef, Boston per barrel 8d
Country do 7 d
Beer, American in bottles
including bottles per doz. id 74c
ditto per barrel ' cd
Bees wax per lb 2 6c 28c
Brandy, Coniac per gal 90c 110 c
common do 80c to 85c
Butter in kegs per lb 12c 13c
Cheese, Country per lb 8c 13®
— Englifk " , 9C
Chocolate ,8c 2CC
Coal per bufliel 20 c 22c
Codfifh per cut 3d s> c
Coffee per lb , 4C ,8c
Copperas per ewt id 67c
Cordage, American per cwt 7d 67c 9d
Cotton per lb 26c 40c
Flax per lb uc 12c
Flaxfeed perbufli. 90c to 1 dol.
Flour fiiperfine per barrel sd. 75c
common jci. j oc
Eur-middlings, best 4d. 50
Meal Indian per bbl. 2d 52c
Rye, do 2( j 40c
Gin, Holland per cafe 4 d 33c
— per gallon 80c 90c
Ginseng 20c 24 c
Gunpowder, Fine glazed per qr e 4 d 3c
Grain, Barley per bulhel id
Bell (helled per bushel 2d 67c
Buckwheat per bulhel 4 oc
Indian corn 5 Jt to 60c
ferfey, do 6oc
Oats gjc
Kye 60c
W heat 107 c to 127
Hams per lb 9c to lic
Hemp, imported per ton; r2cd r 4 6d 67c
— American per lb 4C JC
Hides, raw per lb 9c tone
Hops a g c
Honey per gall. 6oc
Indigo, Carolina per lb id idaoc
French id 20c id6-c
Iron, Bar per ton g 4 ,l
Callings per cwt 3d 50c
Nail-rods per tun j 33*
£ !g *4*l
r klieet 173 d 33c
frons, fad per ton 1 Vul 3 ;c
Lard hogs per lb 9 c Jot
Leather, foal per lb i- c 2 cc
Myr'le wax. per lb ' I2C .
Molalles per gallon 60c
Mustard, flour, jll bot. per doz. id 20c
—second quality, per doz. gjc
Nails, 8d lod i2d and 2®d per lb. 10c
Oil, Linseed per gallon f6c
Olive }j 7C
P er «fe id s cc
Pepper per lb 3 §c
Pimento lqc
Pitch per bbl ,d 73c
Porter per cask 5 d 33c
London per doz id 60c
Amer. bot. inclu. id 80c
Pork. Burlington, per bbl ir>d s oc
Lower county , 4C | JOC
——Carolina ,
Rice per cwt
Rum, Antigna pergal ?d
Barbadoes 8- c
Country, N. E. 62c
Jamaica ,d ,6 C
Saltpetre per cwt i 4 d 33c
Salt, Allum, per bu(h 33c
Cadiz 2jC
Lisbon 2 y C
Liverpool
Snakcroot per lb 2 oc 42c
Snuff, per doz. bot. 4 d 5 d 60c
P er,b 33c 8 5 c
Soap, Brown per lb 6 C
White 8c
Starch per lb 7C
Sugar, Havannab, white, per 11» 17c 18c
Brown , oc 12c
Muscovado per cwt J3di s d
Lumpperlb olc
Loaf, lingle refined, 22 c
double ditto i, c
Tallow, refined, per lb
Tar, New-Jersey 24 gal.per bbl id
Carolina, 32 gal ,d s oc
Tea, Hyson per lb 93c id 28c
Souchong JOC 93c
bohea 1 *
Tobacco, James River, belt 4 d 33c
I nferior 3, 1 33c
9 1(l 4d 67c
Rappahannock 3d">^c
Coloured Maryland 5 d 33c°8d
Dark 2d 40c
Long-leaf 2( | oc
Mallei n-fhore sd 2d
Carolina, new 2d 7c 3d
. 3<! 3jc
Turpentme per bbl a d 33c
Wine, Madeira, p. p. ,7< < | 3 26 d
Lisbon i*odiß6d
Teneriife per gal 6jc
Sherry y OC t 0 , c ] 2CC
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