National gazette. — Philadelphia [Pa.], 1793-09-07 00:00:00, page 4

From the Fayetteville Gazette.
THE Americans are censured by the
advocates of Monarchy, for fenti
men tally, if not practically efpoufmg the
cause ef France, considering little or no
thing in the cafe, but the TexceffeS and
crimes which the people of France have
been led to c«mmit in the course of their
revolution.
Were there only one point of light in
■which the fubjeft could be viewed were
there nothing to be contemplated but the
massacres, afTaffinations. lieentioufnefs, See.
■which has sprung ou£ of their state of
conftifion, their clalning interests and ifri
tatcd passions ; every friend tojuftice, hu
manity and good order, could not but re
probate their cause as well as proceedings ;
because, were thin in fact the cafe, the
object would be no other, than a dellruc
tiou as the bonds of society, and filling
the wofld with all the evils that flow from
Jicentioufncfs, with a view to an even
tual remedy. But in this (lite of licen
tious disorder, which now prevails in
France, is involved aYi ohjeft of moment
ous concern, not only to that nation, but
to all Europe—perhaps to all mankind—
"an ohjedt which cannot be detached, let
the views and designs of the prefeat lead
ers in France be as they will.
Independent of every connette'd consi
deration and circumllance, as well as of
private views "<nd public declarations, the
main question, as the real object of contest,
now referred to the sword for decision, by
France and the combined powers, is
whether a monarchical government (hall
be re-eftabliihed in Fiance, or whether a
republican government (hall remain ? This
is ihe objedlof the war, in which mankind,
either directly or indirectly, are pretty
generally interested ; so much so, that
there are but few who do not feel an an
xiety about the decision. But before any
man can rationally join his good wi&es to
the cause, either on the one fide cr the
other, it is requisite for him to determine
•whether a monarchical, or republican fyf
tem of government, is bed calculated to
communicate and secure to the people the
greatest degree of social happiness ; that
being the only rational objedl of govern
ment—For to cfpoufe a cause without ex
amining and Heterming on its merits, ar
gues prejudice and partiality void of reason-
For my own part, I candidly profefs
an attachment to republicanism, and a dif
approbation of monarchical systems.TThis' s
preference proceeds from certain conside
rations, which are briefly these ;
Monarchy, in its original state and cha
rter, is indivifibl; and absolute, and has
for its general and primary objeift, the ag
grandizement of the monarch. To attain
which fully, it has some particulars, as se
condary obje&s of attainment; as
ift. Ihe exaltation of the monarch a
bove the people, to a supreme rank of ima
ginary dignity and glory. The intention
df which is, to gratify a spirit of pride
and vain glory, ana to inspire the minds
of the people with sentiments of awful
fear and reverence.
To this end, a monarch, the moment a
crown is put on his head, it transformed,
as if by magic, into something supernatu
ral, and becomes deified ; for, from that
instant, he arrogates, and claims certain
attributes, titles and epithets, which no
man hath a right to claim ; they being
applicable only to the supreme being.
2d. Another object of the monarch is,
to be established beyond the reach of ac
countability. He will therereforegive no
account of his conduCl, either public or
private to any man or body of men, nor
become amenable to any law. He holds
his person as sacred, and in point of any
human law, he declares himfelf immaculate.
3d. Another objtiTt is power and wealth
H'.s will, therefore, is the supreme law,
and he claims the unqualified submission
of the people, together with the property
of the nation, either in the gross altoge.
ther, or in detail, as befl answers his pur
poses. These claims, in their operation,
debase the people, and render them poor,
dependent and servile ; strip them of that
dignity with which human nature is cloth
ed, divest them of every tfTential right, and
leave them no alternative but that of o
bedience, or punishment. Slaves, there,
fore, in fact, are the fubjefts of monarchs,
let their nominal condition be as it will).
This is a material otjedl with monarchs,
for without a contrail of poverty, uebafe
ment, and menial subserviency, the power,
wealth, and splendid magnificence of roy-
•ilty, could never appear to advantage,
ior fliine forth with that resplendent lus
tre which the vanity of monarchs aspires to
—neither without this, could they prose
cute to their projects of ambition —
and
4th. Another object of monarchy is
conquest—a monarch therefore, claims
the right of quarrelling with other mo
narchs, whenever, and upon trhatever pre
text he pleases ; and of setting his flavfs
or. the (laves of others, to murder, plunder,
biir 11 and dellroy, to render wretched and
mjferable millions of poor creatures, who
have no personal animosity towards each
other ; and who would remain in fafetyj
peace and content, were it not for the di.'
abolical pride and vanity of monarchs.
The evils and miterks of war, are natu
ral and neceflary consequences of monarch
ical ambition, and all monarchical fyflems;
for, in royal eftrmation, the mod tremen
dous displays of the power of the sword,
is the very height of human glory ; and
therefore a bufintfs proper for monarchs to
be engaged in—lndivifible and nbfohrte
monarchy then has in view as its object
'lie aggrandizement of the monarch, and
i» a neceflary means of its attainment, a fa
cn'fice of the liberty, common interest and
happiness of the people.
In latter ages, and in some nations, mo
narchies have undergone alteration! they
have been modified by participation and
limitation, and in some inltances it is fup
po'ed, that this modified fyflem isi render
ed in the highest degree perfed. Let
examine this matter a little, and fee how
far mankind are benefited by it.
The only material alterations made in a
monarchical government since its origin
are—a participation of power, wealth and
dignity, and a reftraim laid on the exeef
live exercise of the despotic power of the
monarch, together with certain rights and
privileges, stipulated and granted by the
crown, to the people, which naturally re
fulted frqm the nature of those limitations.
This however is not the c*fe in all nations
There appear to be two original causes
or reasons for such alterations and modifi
cations. The one was, a fear in the mo
narch of overthrow ati'd deftruftion by
the power or intrigues of influential am
bitious men, (landing alone as he origi.
nally did, and unlupported by any perma
nent attached interest.
In all nations there are men of pride
and ambition, who never could be con
tented to fee any one man monopolizing,
and exclusively enjoying a il the wealth and
dignity of a nation. Men of this
are commonly pofTeffed of wealth, and
frequently have in their power to influence
a party fufiicient to overthrow the mo
narch and seize the crown. History re
cords numberless instances of this nature
Monarch*, therefore, being in danger from
this fourca, follnd it neeefiary for their
own security to participate with others in
power, 'wealth and dignity ; to create a
new inteteft, and incorporate in it the in
terelt of the Crown. On this ground stands
the nobility, in their various orders and
ranks, distinguished by various titles of
artifice clothed with imaginary dignity,
derived from the polluted source of mo
narchical arrogance—endowed with ex
ceflive wealth, wrefled, originally, out of
the haiids of the people, by the despotic
arm of power ; and all rendered hereditary
and unalienable by sovereign will and plea
sure. The nobility, therefore, patticipat
ing with the crown, and being intimately
connected therewith, became, and now
continues to be, a permanent and fubflan
tial support to it, and defence against the
ambitious views of individuals. Very few
instances can be produced of the nobility
riling up against the monarch, unless in
cases of competition. We find then that
tne original intention of creating such an
interefl—-of ideally ennobling certain men,
and participating with them in wealth and
dignity, was for the security and defence
of the monarch in his afllimed rank, in his
airogated claims, and in fuppott of his
sovereign will and pleasure, and not for
any benefit the people could derive there
fiom, or any eflential, neceflary purpose a
nobility could answer, in a rational system
of government.
, A FEW COPIESOF THE
transactions
Of the Society itijlituted in the State oj
New- \ ark, for the promotion of
AGRICULTURE, ARTS, and MANU
FACTURES,
May be had at this Office.
[Price half a hollar. J
To be Sold or Let,
Tha t °l't'
I handsome, well-built three story new
house, situate on the east fide of Couth'
f ourth.ftreet, near the Indian Queen, Philadel
puia. J his ntuation is vji U ;ble, being in a
central part of the city, 3n d convenient to the
banKS and public offices. The house is 25 feet
in front, and> with its office-., extends nearly ioc
feet backwards. It has theprivilege of an'alle-.
4 2 fee: »mc The offices are three llories high',
and, together with the house, art built of brick :
thefecontain five apartments, befio'es a walh house,
and tour o. them have fire places. In the dwell
'ng oufe ltfelf, there are nine rooms and eighi
fire places .• fix of the rooms are fpacioxis, and al
falhlonably finiflied. The garrets are ceii=o : th<
fta.r-cafe ,s elegant. There is a good cellar unde:
the whole, and in the yard a pump.
And to be Sold,
*3'° Acres ofunircproved land.iS miletjfrom th<
thriving toWn of Harrilburg, Pennsylvania. Thi
tradt lies in a vale,, and is said to be verv goo<
(arming land. There are one or more mills neai
the premiles. The river Juniata is about fiv,
miles dirtant ; whence it is boatable into the Suf
juehanna, and thtnce to Harrifkurg. Also,
A difiraWt rtrrtat, or farm, in Newtown, th<
county town of Bucks, Pennsylvania : contain
mg nearly;, 5 acres of land, naturally very rich
and now highly improved. It it surrounded on al
fiees by public fueets or roads; and may, with
orefent advantage, be converted into town lot;
chat w.Truld prove of growing importance. Then
is a commodious brick h»ufe upon the premises,
two ftorie. height, having four rooms on n
r, a 'paCious entry or paflaje throughout, anc
a cellar extending under the whole hotlfe. It i.<
we.l accommodated with out houses. About thre<
a,c occupied by an orchard of the bed graft
ed Newtown pippins r distant from Philadelphia
25 miles ; from Trenton 9 ; from Eiiftol 11 j anc
IS Witnm five miles of the river Delaware. Th.
ntuation 1, extremely healthy ; the profpefls ar<
charmingly and the neighbourhood
arioris a genteel society.
Bcjldei the above,
Two corner lots in the town, of one acre each
are ortereu tor lale, together with about 16 acre:
't excellent land, half a mile from the town
under the belt culture and implement. Tw,
or three of these acre? are in timber.
Liiiwifc :t be Sc.'J.
An cflmailt farm of J3 t. acres, in the count)
of C-ieifcr, >9 miles from Philadelphia : 100 acre
ot which are ps the richert bottom. The wiiol,
fl this land elljoys a kind, „ n d fertile foil
>s well watered, and ad mil ably adapted to th
raising of grain and all kinds of stock ; at prefer
there are nearly ;o acres of made-meadow, am
20 or 30 more ot watered meadow ma, he madi
at plea/ure : about 200 are luxuriantly covere,
■vith « variety of valuakle timber. Upon th
prem.fes, theie are a farm house, barn; i-c.
never-tailing Itre.m of good water, ar.d'a mot
productive apple-orchard covering about fix acres
the fruit of a good and lading quality : the pur
thaler may be accommodated with all or any par
of the (lock or farming utensils upon the place
I he pofi.ion of this farm is important, lying 01
both .ides of the main road, and bounded south
. y b > th « t" Philadelphia through Down
ing-town whence it is distant 12 or 1 3 miles
On tile noith it isboundrd by the road to Warwicl
Furnace, situate but a few miles oiftant. At thi
point, the premises enjoy a capital stand both so
a ore and tavern, and also an eligible fituatioi
tor a village, which would here have fonv
commanding advantages, and might be an objef
to any gentlemen wiihing to found an estonfivi
and profitable settlement. On the one fide, ii
has a dircft communication with Downing
town ; and with the rich and populous fettlemes
Ot Coneftogo valley on the other, both lying with,
in a short ride of the place. There is already 1
market here tor produce at the Phil.delphi.ipr.ices
— the neighbouring iion-works creating a conllani
demand. Plenty of good iimeftonemay be ha (
within 5 miles of the premises,. aod a rip-lit t«
make use of it will be conveyed by the pionrie.
tor if required. In fliort thi. farm deserves th,
attention ol any pe.fon or persons inclined ; c
avail themfeWcs of aovantages such as those ii
ponefles.
_ I he title to the several premises are indifp,, ta
ble ; and the proprietor will warrant to defer,c
them. The terms of sale, for all or any „f tht
lands, will be made accommodating to the purcha
fers. For farther particulars, apply to the t!ib
Icriber, at No. 6, south Fourth-street, oral hi
(lore, the corner of Market and Thi.d-flrects
Philadelphia,
ROBERT SMOCK.
8* ». w. t. f.
WANTED,
INTWO OR THREE MONTHS,
AN APPRENTICE
To A
REGULAR APOTHECARr.
A Youth nor less than fifteen or fix'eet
years ot age, with a suitable education ant
good moral chafer— For further parti
culars enquire of the Editor. 2avvtf
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS.
August 1793*
<r rj D - H Barm.Tbtr. IV, n i. | IVcatlc
Tuesday, 27 . 6 3 0. 2 6 j N.E. CUutly.
1 N.F. do-
H'cdn.Jduy, 1%. 6 30. 2 67 ~
3 3°- M So calm Ch a „r f
Tburjd.y, 29.6 30. l 6 ?2 T^rciTuir
3 J£lii| 86 S.W. Fair.
?r,da U 30. 6 30. , ?4 -7^
3 3"- 1 87 S.W. do-
Saturday, 31.6 30. o 74 S.W. (Rain.
3 30- O S4 N.W. Fair.
Sunday, ~ 0 j„. „ 7 , 777.
3 29. o S6 S.W. Fair.
Monday, j. 6 » 9 . s _ w# f—
3 29. Sj S6 , do. a'j;
PRICE CURRENT.
. Dollars. Cents.
(100 Cents make 1 dollar. J
AhES, pot per ton I3o j
——pearl ditto 134(1 to , 4 od
Batoft, flitches per lb Bto o C
moulders do '
Beef, Boston per barrel j, d
—Country do Jd/oiad
Beer, American in bottles
including bottles per doz. i d 74c
—'—ditto per barrel
Bees wax per lb 26c 2 g c
Brandy, Coniac per gal 90C ~ loc
—common do Soc to Bj c
Butter in kegs per lb loe I2c
Cneele, Country per lb 8c 12c
En £l''h joe
Chocolate .0 "
/11 „ . 20C
Coal per bufliel 24C ~
Codfifh per cwt ~1 .
Coffee per lb , J c
Copperas per ewt id'67c
Cordage, American per cwt 7d 6-c od
Cotton per lb 2d c '
Max per lb ~ r v
Flaxfeed per bufli.
Flour fuperfine per barrel 6d.
common .
Bur-middlings, best
Meal Indian per bbl, 2( 1 s>c
Rye, do , d .
Gin, Holland per cafe 66c
—— per gallon 80c c OC
Ginseng 20 c 24c
Gunpowder, Fine glazed per qr e 4 d 2 C
Grain, Barley per buihei ,d 4
Bert Ihelled per bushel 6-c
Buckwheat per buihei JL
Indian coin
ferfey, do ££
Oats „
Rye ■
Wheat icoctoiso
J" ms . P er lb , 9 c to ,oc
riemp, imported per ton wo d , Jot , 6
——American per lb 4C '
-tides, raw per lb rr .
" lOpS 2&C
rloaey per lb
Indigo, Carolina per lb id id »c~
: French , d 30 c id 6 7 g
Lron, Bar per ton g l£ j
Caftitigs per cwt
Nail-rods per ton ioid ,\c
!,' g f 24*
Sileet I 7 5d c
Irons, fad per ton i 3 l d yc
Lard hogs per lb 9C f,
Leather, foal per lb 17c 2cc
Myr'lewax per lb , 2C>
Molasses pergallon "-cc
Mustard, flour, in bot. per doz. id soc
—second quality, per doz. g- c
Nails, 8d lod i2d and 2od per lb. 10c
Oil, Linseed per gallon 16-
OIiVC . S7C
— per " fe 5d los
Tepper per lb 3 g Q
Pimento °
£ itch P" bbl id 73 c'2 9 d
Porter percuik 6
London per doz K | boc
Ainer. bot. inclu. , ( | g oc
Pork, Burlington, per bbl i6d 50c
Lower county , 4d
-Carolina IJ( j
Rite per cwt 3 d 4S £
Rum, Antigua pergal ,j
Barbadoes o- .
Country, N. E.
Jamaica I( j <
Saltpetre per cwt i +; ) , !c
Salt, Allum, perbufh
Cadiz , . l ic c
Li(bon „_ c
Liverpool
SnaUeroot per lb 20C4 ,,
Snuff, per doz. bot. 4 d jd d c
P er !b o^cX-r-
Soap, Brown per lb t '~ >
White g_
Si arch per lb - c
Sugar, tfavannah, white, per lb 14c ,6c
Brown joe nc
Muscovado per cwt od id
Lump per lb
Loaf, (ingle refined, Z"l
double ditto til
Tallow, refined, per lb "
Tar, New-Jersey 24 gal per bbl j ,1
—Carolina, 32 gal 2(1
Tea Myfon per lb 93 c rd , 8c
bXT" 5 «'
Tobacco, James River, best 4,1 >4
Inferior , d
Olri °
B , , 67c
Kappahannrtck - , c
Coloured Maryland sd 12c fid
P ;uk . 2d 4 cc
Long-leaf , d 40c
Laftern-fhore 2 d 2d e;c
Carolina, new 2 d yc I
Old , d \
Turpentine per bbl 2 d 3% I
Wine Madeira, p. p. i;6d 22 fc d
1 sod 126,1
Teneriffe per gal 6 jc
Sherry y OC t Q I( j 2QC
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