Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-11-15 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1306.]
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
For Sale, At Public Auction, on Saturday, November 19th inst. at the Merchants Coffee House, 6 o'clock in the evening. The brig FLY, Virginia built, of the best materials...
For Freight or Charter, To Europe or the W. Indies, The new Brig FAIR AMERICAN, Richard Calley, Master; burthen 145 tons; has good accommodations, and is now ready to receive a cargo...
For Madeire, The ship Concord, Capt. John Thomson. For freight or passage apply on board, or to Peter Blight; Who has for sale, a quantity of Brandy, in pipes...
Wanted to Charter, A fast-sailing Vessel, That will carry 5 or 600 barrels; to load immediately for the West-Indies. Apply to Peter Blight.
For sale, freight or charter, THE BRIG Lilly, STEPHEN SMITH, Master. An entire new vessel, ninety-three tons burthen, completely found, and may be sent to sea without any expense.
For Sale, The Ship CHARLOTTE, A stout vessel, about 150 tons burthen, well found and may be sent to sea at a small expence. Apply to Joseph Anthony and Co.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. If the MARY is not sold in a few days, she will take freight for Hamburg.
Just arrived, and will this day be landed from on board the brig FAVORITE at Chestnut street wharf. 25 Tons best Russia Clean HEMP, 56 Tons old Sable flat IRON, 200 Coils best Russia CORDAGE...
FOR SALE BY Joseph Anthony and Co. The above mentioned BRIG will sail in a few days, and take freight on moderate terms for Boston or Salem, for which or passage, apply on board or as above.
For London, The ship William Penn, James Josiah, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or to Jesse and Robert Waln.
For Liverpool, The ship DOMINICK TERRY, JACOB DEHART, Master. Has a part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at the wharf of the subscribers, or, Jesse & Robert Waln.
For Lisbon, The Danish barque BENEVENTURA, SAMUEL STUB, Master. A good vessel of about two hundred tons burthen. For freight or passage apply to Jesse & Robert Waln.
To sail the 17th instant, For Bristol, The new ship Philadelphia, Theodore Bliss, master, now on her second voyage; has elegant accommodations for passengers; sails remarkably fast. For freight or passage apply to the master, or to Thomas and John Clifford.
FOR LONDON, The capital ship CERES, To sail soon:—For freight or passage apply to DAVY, ROBERTS & Co. or John Vaughan, Front-street.
For Charter, The ship JOHN BULKELT, AYRES STOCKLEY, Master. An excellent live-oak and cedar built ship, of about 3000 barrels burthen. Apply to Jesse & Robert Waln.
For BRISTOL, THE SHIP PHILADELPHIA, Theodore Bliss, master. A new ship, on her second voyage, with the best accommodations for passengers, and is intended to sail with all expedition. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or to Thomas & John Clifford.
For Sale, or Charter, The ship DIANA, SAMUEL PYLE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register; built in Philadelphia in the year 1792, of live oak and red cedar, and was sheathed 13 months ago, she has just had a complete out-fit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expence. For terms apply to Philip Nicklin & Co.
Who have for sale on board said vessel, 27 casks of fine yellow paint, 1 box ink stands and note pencils, 14 bales of sail canvas. And on hand, Imperial } TEAS. Souchong, 40,000 pieces Nankeens of the first quality, 19 tubs Quick-silver, 2 chests Bandanna handkerchiefs...
Just Landing, At South street wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Lodge, from St. Peter'sburg, The following Goods: Russia Sail Duck, first quality, Do. Sheeting, Do. Diaper, Do. Huckaback, Do. Craft, Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English size, Do. White Candle Tallow, Do. White Soap in small boxes, Do. Cordage of fine yarn, Ravens Duck, Minglas, 1st and 2nd sort, Horse Hair uncured, Russia Bar Iron, Do. Hoop Iron, Do. Nail Rods, 10 Tons Oakum and Junk, St. Petersburg Clean Hemp. For sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co.
Washington Lottery. TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 36th and 37th days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. November 10.
GRAND PATENT AND OTHER PIANO FORTES. JUST arrived; uncommon attention has been given to the finishing of these instruments, which are in file entirely new, and superbly elegant. Added to which, purchasers will have an opportunity of selecting from a greater number than was ever offered for sale, by any person in this city—and being a consignment, and the object of the consignor a speedy return of the proceeds, they will be sold on liberal terms, at W. POYNTELL's store, No. 70 Chestnut Street. November 9.
THE Partnership of JONATHAN HARVEY & Co. being this day dissolved by mutual consent, those indebted to said firm are requested to make speedy payment to Jonathan Harvey, who is authorized to receive the same, and those who have any demands will please to bring in their accounts to him for settlement. The Business will be Continued By Jonathan Harvey, AT HIS STORE NO. 106, S. FRONT-STREET; Where he has for Sale A general assortment of DRY GOODS. November 14, 1796.
JOHN MARKLAND, Printer, Bookseller, and Stationer, No. 91, South Front Street, Has received by the last arrivals from London, an assortment of Stationery, which he will sell on the most reasonable terms, consisting of— A great variety of copper-plate printing paper, from 33 by 27 inches to the smallest size; superfine, imperial, super-royal, royal, medium, demy, folio, and quarto post; foolscap and post writing paper; marble and blotting paper, large and small message cards, sand and pounce boxes, shining sand, ink and ink-powder, pencils, quills, crown, half crown, and common size Irish wafers, coloured and red; India rubber, pen-knives lead and pewter ink-stands, do. chess, cork toles; copy books, slates and pencils, Entick's dictionary, Watts' psalms, &c. Also, some elegant prints, an assortment of blank books, American manufactured writing paper, do. playing cards of a superior quality; and a collection of BOOKS, London and American editions. November 12.
FOR SALE, A few hundred of choice New-England RUM, A number of barrels of BEEF, and PORK, A few kegs of LARD, of a superior quality. Enquire at No. 71, north Water-street. November 8, 1796.
OLD London Particular Madeire Wine, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, Landing this day at Chestnut-street Wharf, and for sale by Joseph Anthony & Co. Nov. 1.
Best Boston & Nova-Scotia Mackerel, Excellent Halifax Salmon in bbls. 47 bbls. prime Coffee, Best Boston Beef, Codfish in bds. Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti, and Northern Mould and dip, tallow candles, of a superior quality. A few boxes excellent brown soap, 6 Bales of Corks, 40 Boxes of Feathers, A few bales India Muslins. FOR SALE BY JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. October 31.
The Cargo of the Polacre Independent, CAPTAIN CATHCART, from Alicante and Lisbon, landing at the subscribers wharf— 28 Pipes of Brandy, 12 Bales of Spanish wool, 3 do. of Ammunition, 7000 Bushels of best Lisbon Salt, 80 Boxes of Lemons. For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS. A. L. S. O. Seventy Hogsheads of prime JAMAICA SUGARS, received by the ship Dominick Terry, Capt. De Hart, from Kingston. Sept. 13.
For Sale, 7 cases coarse hats, Copper bottoms and sheets, Shot, all sizes, patent and common sheet and bar lead, English shoes and boots in cases, Tin plates, Gold watches, Taunton ale in cases. Apply to Simon Walker, 124, So. Fourth Street. Nov. 8.
Irish Linens, &c. Imported per the ships Glasgow, from Dublin, Liberty, from Cork, and brig Mentor, from Belfast, 4-4 and 7-8 Wide IRISH LINENS, In whole and half boxes, Assorted from 11d. to 4s. sterling—Also 5-4 wide Sheeting, and low priced yarn and worsted Hose. On Hand, 7-8 Wide Lawns, Diapers and Table-Cloths, A few boxes Tickens and Checks, A few bales Flannels, Cork and Belfast Sail Cloth, Nos. 1 and 6, 25 Boxes } Window Glass, 6 by 8, 10 Ditto } 3 by 9, 5 Ditto } 3 by 10. The above mentioned Goods are all entitled to the drawback, and will be disposed of by the package on reasonable terms. James, Clibborn & English, No. 6, N. Front-street. 10th mo. 19th.
Twenty Guineas Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantaloons, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him to that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Eaton, Maryland, Nov. 10.
LANDING, Out of different vessels from England, and for sale by the subscribers on reasonable terms; Superfine and common cloths, and calimurs Ribbed and striped do. do. Blankets, mottled green and silk rugs, Superfine blue, Claret, and common coatings, Kerseys, Bear-skins, plains and Half-hicks, Swankins, Serges and Flannels, British Ingrain Carpeting, Hats assorted in cases of 12 doz. each, Chocolate chintzes, printed Calicoes and Handkerchiefs, Scarlet Cardinals, and Scarlet Snail, Yarn, Worsted, and Cotton hosiery, Beavers, Thickflets, Velvets, Corduroys, &c. &c. Buff and drab Genoa Cords of a superior quality, 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. nails, and frying pans. An assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and a variety of India cotton, and silk goods. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. No. 5, Dock-street.
Also by the Glasgow from Dublin, 1-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens assorted in boxes of 30 pieces, do. Brown, Glazed Linnen. Oct. 17.
Sales of India Goods. The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, CONSISTING OF Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE A variety fine worked and plain Muslins, Dorcas, &c. Also, A quantity of Excellent Sugar, In boxes and bags—and BLACK PEPPER, For Sale by Willings & Francis, No. 21 Penn Street. June 8.
Printed Calicoes. JOHN MILLER, jun. & CO. Have received per the William Penn, in addition to their own assortment, A consignment of twenty trunks of Calicoes, elegant London patterns; also a few cases of handsome Buttons—Which will be sold at a short credit, on very reasonable terms, by the package only. Oct. 14.
A CAPITAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS. John Miller, jun. & Co. Exclusive of their own Importation now opening, Have received by the William Penn, Caroline and Diana CONSIGNMENTS, Which comprise a capital assortment to open a Dry Goods Store. Amongst them are— Common, super and superfine Cloths, Plain, twill'd and strip'd Coatings, Baizes and Cambrics, Point, rose and duffel Blankets, Plain and puntea Calimurs, Swandowns, Printed Calicoes, Scotch Threads, Hosiery. They will be sold either in whole, or in part, by the package, on terms which render them an object worthy of attention to purchasers. Oct. 21.
For Sale, A Three-story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut street, between Front and Second streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business. Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH. April 21.
For Sale, By Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. 25 hds. West-India Rum, 3d and 4th proof, 5 Barrels best Indigo, and, A few thousand bushels of Turk's Island salt. Oct. 17.
For Sale, By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27.
TO BE SOLD, A LOT OF GROUND, 164 feet 7 inches front on South Water-street, and bounding on the Delaware about the same width, with a wharf thereon in good repair. On the north side adjoining Tun alley, is a large and well built dwelling house, and counting house, communicating with each other, 47 feet wide, a spacious kitchen, and other well planned accommodations, and below these a stack of stores, 62 feet in front, by 93 feet in length, built a few years ago; on the remainder of the lot on Water-street, there are two ancient brick dwellings, a Cooper's shop, & a frame store, now occupied by Mr. Alexander Tod, and bounds adjoining the stores of the heirs of the late Joseph Wharton. It will be better described by drafts and plans of the ground, and buildings, to be seen at JOHN WILCOCKS's counting house, on the premises, and of whom particulars of sale may be obtained. The whole will be sold together, or detached as may best suit the purchaser. Nov. 5.
The Elephant IS RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE. THE public are respectfully informed, that this animal is to be seen every day, from 8 o'clock in the morning till sun down, in Market-street, No. 106, fourth side, between Third and Fourth-streets. Admittance a quarter of a dollar, that every citizen may see him. At the request of many persons it will be exhibited on evenings from five to eight o'clock, at half a dollar each.—The room will be well lighted. November 7.

William Gardner, No. 62, SOUTH FRONT-STREET, Has received by the late arrivals from Liverpool and Glasgow, An assortment of DRY GOODS, Which he will dispose of upon low terms, for cash or the usual credit, by the piece or package—
Consisting of CAMBRICKS, Printed Calicoes and Chintzes Printed Handkerchiefs and Shawls Jacquet and Book Muslins, well assorted Do. do. tamboured do. Do. do. Hand's and Shawls do. White and coloured threads Diaper and diaper table cloths Cotton check and check handkerchiefs Striped and coloured nankeens Limities and quiltings Tapes and garters. Cotton counterpanes Mens and womens gloves Plats and stockings Osnaburgs, bed-ticks and brown Holland Stationery, &c. &c. &c. November 3. mts
Any of the Inhabitants Of this City, who may be disposed to accommodate Gentlemen with BOARD and LODGING for a few months, will please to send their names and places of abode to the subscriber at Congress-Hall—who also wishes to hear of a well furnished PARLOUR, and TWO GOOD BED-ROOMS, with Board for a small Family. THOS. CLAXTON. Philadelphia, November 12.
City Dancing Assembly. The first Assembly will be held on Thursday next, the 27th November, at Oeller's Hotel. By order of the Managers. Nov. 14. 3
Just Imported, In the Schooner Lucy, Capt. Prows, from Madeira, and to be sold by ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT, Best London particular Madeira Wine, Three years old, In pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks, fit for im- mediate use.—They have also for sale, A few bags of Juniper Berries. October 28. w244w
TAKE NOTICE. THE Creditors of Grubb and Paine, late of Lancaster, or Dauphin Counties, Merchants; are hereby informed that the full creditors are appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, as Commissioners, to audit, set- tle, and finally adjust the accounts of Messrs. Lewis, trustee, appointed by Peter Grubb, for the benefit of the creditors of the said Peter Grubb and William Paine, as well as the debts and demands of the creditors of the said Grubb and Paine. Therefore, this is to give notice, that we have agreed to meet at the City-Tavern, at Philadelphia, on Saturday the 19th inst. at six o'clock in the evening, when and where, all those that have any demands, are hereby requested to present and estab- lish their claims against the said Grubb and Paine, otherwise they will be excluded from their dividend. JOHN V. VAUGHAN, DAVID H. CONYNGHAM. FRANCIS WEST. Philadelphia, 8th November, 1796. end 31
Washington Lottery. The 36th and 37th days' drawing of the Washington Lottery, No. 23, are received at the office, No. 234, Mar- ket-Street, where tickets may be examined. Lotteries may be procured. November 10, 1796. d
To be Sold, The Time of a smart, active Negro Lad, Who has Eleven years to serve. Enquire at No. 58, South Front Street. October 18. 5
W. Young, Mills, and Son. Have for Sale, a large assortment of PRINTING and WRITING PAPERS Which will include 500 reams of fine demy wove printing paper, Imperial Folio and Quarto Post, gilt, Super-Royal Small Folio Post, plain, Royal Ditto gilt Medium Blossom paper assorted Demy Transparent Folio Post Thick post in folio Sup-fine Common Foolscap Ditto in 4to Marbled papers Extra large Folio Post COARSE PAPERS. Ditto 4to London brown assorted Folio Post wove Log-book paper Quarto ditto Hatters' paper Folio wove post lined Stainers' paper Quarto ditto do. Common brown Ditto gilt do. Patent sheathing paper Common size Folio Post Bonnet boards Ditto quarto plain Bookbinders' boards. ALSO,
A variety of other Stationary Articles: Viv. Wedgwood and glass philosophical inkstands, well assorted, pewter ink-stands of various sizes, round pewter ink-stands, paper, brass and polished leather ink-stands for the pocket, shining band and sand boxes, pounce and pounce boxes, ink and ink-powder, black leather and red morocco pocket books with and without instruments of various sizes, counting-house and pocket pen-knives of the best quality, ass-fkin tablet and memorandum books, red and coloured wafers, common size office do. quills from half a dollar to three dollars per hundred, black lead pencils, mathematical instruments, &c. &c. All sorts and sizes of blank-books ready made or made to order, bank checks, blank bills of exchange, and notes of hand executed in copper-plates, bills of lading, manifests, seaman's articles and journals, &c. &c. A well selected collection of miscellaneous books. Also, of Greek, Latin, and English Classics, as are now in use in the colleges and schools of the United States. W. Young, Mills, & Son have just published in one large volume 12 mo. Sheridan's Dictionary for the use of schools, 1 50-100 dollars.—Also the same work large 8vo. price three dollars. Nov. 6. taw3w.
Patent Shot. THE general consumption of Patent Shot having been prevented by the high price it has hitherto been sold at, the Proprietors take this method of informing the Public that they may in future be supplied with that arti- cle at the same prices as common Shot, by ordering their Correspondents to apply to WALKER, MALTRY & Co. London. Nov. 9. wfm4w
FOR SALE, About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to WM. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-Street. October 31. tmwtf
PETER PINDAR'S EXHORTATION TO THE POPE.
THE French are devils—devils—down-right devils; In heavenly wheat accurs'd destructive weevils! Abominations! atheists to a man! Rogues that convert the finest flour to bran; In Vice's drunken cup forever guzzling; Just like the hogs in mud uncleanly nuzzling. I know the rascals have a sin IN PETTO, To rob the holy Lady of Loreto; Attack her temple with their guns, so warlike, And thrust the gentlewoman on the parish; A Lady all so graceful, gay, and rich, With gems and wonders lodg'd in every stitch. Heir of St. Peter, kindle then thine ire, And bid France feel thy apostolic fire; Think of the quantity of sacred wood Thy treasuries can launch into the flood; What ships the holy manger can create! At least a dozen of the largest rate! And, lo, enough of sweet Saint Martha's hair, To rig this dozen mighty ships of war. Our Saviour's pap-spoon, that a world adores, Would make a hundred thousand pair of oars. Gather the stones that knock'd down poor St. Stephen, And fling at Frenchmen in the name of heav'n; Bring forth the thousands of Saint Catherine's nails, That ev'ry convent, church and chapel bails— For Norms, uncook the bottled sighs of martyrs, And blow the rogue's to earth's remotest quarters. Such relics, of good mother church the pride, How would they currycomb a Frenchman's hide! Son of the church, again I say, arise, And flash new marvels in their finery eyes; With teeth and jawbones on thy holy back, Thumbs, fingers, knuckle-bones to fill a sack; With joint of rump, and loins, and heels, and toes, Begin thy march, and meet thy atheist foes. Struck with a panic shall the villains leap, And fly thy presence like a flock of sheep. Thus shall the rebels to religion yield, And thou, with holy triumph, keep the field.
For the Gazette of the United States.
[No. III. concluded.]
To the Electors of the President of the United States. "If the life of liberty and the only remedy against self interest lies in the succession of powers and per- sons," (says Mr. Adams, thus repeating Ned- hams words) "the United States of America have taken the most effectual measures to secure that life and that remedy, in establishing annual elec- tions of their governors, senators, and represen- tatives. This he continues will probably be al- lowed to be as perfect an establishment of a suc- cession of powers and persons, as human laws can make; but in what manner annual elections of governors and senators will operate remains to be ascertained. It should always be remem- bered that this is not the first experiment that was ever made in the world of elections to great offices of state: how they have hitherto operated, in every great nation, and what has been their end, is very well known." "Mankind," says Mr. Adams have universally discovered that chance was preferable to a corrupt choice, and have trusted Providence rather than themselves. First magis- trates and senators had better be made hereditary at once, than that the people should be universally debauched and bribed, to go to the polls, and by so arms regularly every year. Thank heaven! Ame- ricans understand calling conventions; and if the time should come, as it is very possible it may, when hereditary descent shall become a less evil than an- nual fraud and violence, such a convention may still prevent the first magistrate from becoming absolute, as well as hereditary." It is very true, electors, that this is not the first experiment ever made in the world of elections to great offices of state, but it is likewise true that ours are the first that ever were made in genuine republican govern- ments of equal birth-rights and of equal representa- tion. It is also true, that the selection if we may so speak, of electors of the executive, from the mass of the nation, by the operation of legislative or popular choice, and the meeting of all the presidential elect- ors on the same day in sixteen several places and beards, which cannot by reason of this separation be controuled by a mob or an army, or inflame one another, have never before been tried. The exclu- ding from the presidency, men, who are too young to have manifested their characters, the obligation on the electors to select one person out of two, from another grand division of the Empire, the ex- cellent provisions for vacancies and vacated elections through the Vice-President, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the Representatives, the strong interest, the duty, and the power of each of the state governments to protect their respective boards of electors from violence and interruption, are new guards and surties. Similar observations may be made in regard to our peculiar mode of elect- ing senators. The rocks on which other nations had split were fully in the view of the federal convention. It was a body wise, learned, experienced, inventive, patriotic, republican, sought no less in the qualities of its component members, than in its proper objects and its glorious issue. Hence these tenfold guards of the tranquility, the freedom and the purity of our presidential elections.
Let me not be suspected of disrespect in observ- ing, that Mr. Adams could do no good, by hold- ing up in 1788, when the Massachusetts insurrec- tion was just quelled, any eligibility in "chance" governors, as he unwarily, though correctly, calls hereditary magistrates. The argument, in regard to "mankind trusting Providence rather than them- selves" appears to be a kind of religious sophism —a suggestion, which might rather have been ex- pected from a person of a superstitious imbecility than from one of a firm and illuminated piety. It is a very bad argument, however, because it proves too much. For, if we are bound by religious duty to trust Providence rather than ourselves (reviving the divine rights of civil rulers) in regard to Presi- dents and Senators, we must beware of taking our public concerns out of the hands of Providence by e- lecting representatives.—But it is very far indeed from true, that mankind have universally become subject to these "chance" rulers in consequence of their own discoveries and preferences of the superior eligibility of the present royal families, as Mr. A- dams in substance alleges. It is not rather true, that those demons of popular government, "vio-
lence, corruption and fraud" not annual but daily have been more frequently the means, by which most of the present hereditary families of Europe have acquired all or much of their power. When the Prussian, Austrian and Russian bayonets gave an hereditary sovereignty to the unhappy Poles, a quantum of "corruption, fraud and violence" was expended, which far exceeded the aggregate irre- gularities of all our popular elections, during the whole of our existence, as independent states. Nay, to give an important and solemn truth its due weight, there must be a greater degree of "cor- ruption, fraud and violence" to maintain, even un- der that most stupendous fabrics the British consti- tution, a government by about ten thousand heredi- tary and elective individuals, over above two millions of adult free men, than has occurred in America from its earliest settlement.
A FEDERALIST.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
PHOCION—No. XXII.
WE shall now examine the tendency of the com- mercial measures, which Mr. Jefferson recommended to congress in his report.—
In the 17th page he says, "Where a nation imposes high duties on our productions, and pro- hibits them altogether, it may be proper to do the same by theirs, first burthening or excluding those productions which they bring here in competition with our own of the same kind; selecting next such manufactures as we take from them in greatest quantity, and which at the same time we could the soonest furnish to ourselves, or obtain from other countries, imposing on them duties lighter at first, but heavier and heavier afterwards, as other chan- nels of supply open." He had previously stated, that Great-Britain did impose high duties on some of our productions, and prohibited others alto- gether: he afterwards stated, that Great-Britain was unwilling to enter into any friendly arrangements with us. The propositions introduced by Mr. Ma- dison, of which citizen Fauchet says Mr. Jefferson was the real author, and which were in fact a com- mentary on the report, were directly aimed at the manufactures of Great-Britain.
Had it been true, that Great-Britain had bur- dened our productions in the manner stated in the report, we should have been warranted by justice, and the principles of self protection, in reciprocating burdens on their manufactures, and we should have been warranted by policy also, could we have found a substitute for their manufactures. But inasmuch as the commercial system of Great-Britain, so far from exhibiting those hideous features which the re- port had portrayed, was found, on examination, to be at least as friendly to us as that of any other country, the measure was condemned by justice; and inasmuch as we could, at that time, find no possible substitute for the British manufactures, it was also condemned by policy.
There could be only three sources of supply to this country of the manufactures annually con- sumed—the United States, Great-Britain & France. The United States manufacture but little. Manu- factures cannot thrive to any extent in a country like this. Mr. Jefferson, in deprecating their exis- tence among us, gives himself sufficient reasons, in his Notes on Virginia, why they cannot prosper. Experience has sanctioned his doctrine. The cloth manufacture in Connecticut, the cotton manufac- ture at Paterson, notwithstanding the auspicious patronage under which the latter has been fostered, and various other attempts, have all failed; and this will universally be the case, until, as Mr. Jef- ferson observes, men get piled up in large cities throughout America. But, while land is in such plenty, and workmen so scarce, and of course so dear, in vain shall government, unwise, heap duty upon duty, and burden upon burden, on foreign manufactures, we shall still, for years to come, be obliged to resort to them. Of what avail have been all the protecting duties on cottons, on hard- ware, &c. &c.? Do we find them imported in less quantities? Let every reader look at his own dress, and at the furniture and implements with which he is surrounded, and then pronounce what portion of them is derived from domestic resources.
Mr. Jefferson had stated in the report, that even of the rough material of bar-iron, we do not make enough for our own consumption. He had also stated, that while the manufactures we imported from France and her dominions amounted to only 2,068,348 dollars, those from Great-Britain and her dominions amounted to 15,285,428 dollars.
Notwithstanding this immense disproportion, he proposes, that we shall burden or exclude those ma- nufactures which we take in greatest quantity, and which at the same time we could the soonest fur- nish to ourselves, or obtain from other countries, im- posing duties heavier and heavier, as other channels of supply open.
Here it is proposed by the secretary, to burden or exclude manufactures to the amount of fifteen millions of dollars, which we imported from Great- Britain, and to trust to domestic supply, or a supply from some other country. He knew very well, that we could expect no material substitute from domes- tic supply: indeed, his principles, in relation to do- mestic manufacture, were even hostile to such a sub- stitute; for he had strongly deprecated the intro- duction of domestic manufactures into the United States.
It is evident, then, that, under the hypocritical cloak of friendship for domestic manufactures, with ills of America, and all the patrons of domestic manufacture, his real object was, to promote and foster the languishing manufactures of France, by an exclusion of those of Great-Britain, at the expence of the United States. If the manufactures of Great-Britain had been excluded, according to the secretary's plan, having evidently no resource at home, where were the importing merchants to look for supply for their customers? To France alone.— At the time the secretary made his report. The re- port was made in December '93, and was the sub- ject of discussion during the following months of January and February. The debates which have been published inform us, that when the friends of Mr. Jefferson's system were called upon for a substi-
tute, they invariably resorted to France; and when they were informed that France was not in a con- dition to supply even herself, they contradicted this information, ascribing it altogether to enmity to- wards that nation, asserting, that France was fully competent to supply us as well as herself. We will not depend altogether on the information of the opponents of the report, but resort to a source of information, which Mr. Jefferson himself will not controvert, because he has been always in the habit of respecting it—I refer to a report made to the national convention of France, by Robert Lindet, the 20th September, 1794, about the very time that Mr. Jefferson's commercial project would have begun its operation, had it been carried.
This was a report of the joint committees of Pub- lic and General Safety and of legislation, on the state of France, and undoubtedly contained the most ac- curate information: Unfortunately for Mr. Jef- ferson and his friends, it brought complete confirm- ation of every thing which had been asserted by the opponents of the report, on the ruinous condition of the French manufactures. Let us hear the report—
"The commerce of France exhibits only ruins and fragments; commerce too has been persecuted by Robespierre; a destroying genius hovered over France and committed devastations every where; foreign nations send you their productions, and ask for yours in return; but you consume every thing yourselves; will you offer them metals in exchange? What mint- have you sufficient for the purpose? It is industry a- lone that can enable a nation to maintain the bal- ance of trade with other nations; preserve France from the misfortune of becoming tributary to o- ther nations by paying for their productions in mo- ney: Restore to manufacturers all the commodities that are now under sequestration, put in circulation all the commodities that have been dispatched to different places, but stopped and detained in consequence of the decrees, which orders the confiscation of every thing sent to places in a state of rebellion. Turn your attention to Lyons, put a stop to the demo- lition of buildings, make the citizens return to their manufactures, and Lyons will yet rise from her ru- ins. Marfeilles, whose commerce was so flourishing, who prided herself on supplying all her own wants, and contributing to those of the whole south of France, subsists at present on the aids granted by government. With difficulty could a few merchants be collected there to form two agencies for the rem- nant of the commerce of the Levant and the coast of Barbary. At Cette, merchants who were fa- cilitating their private fortunes in executing an or- der from the committee of public safety, were treat- ed as counter revolutionists because they were export- ing commodities to make good the engagements en- tered into by the Republic. Such is the result of so many declamations against commerce. Instead of restraining its errors, directing it to the public good, punishing the guilty, we have annihilated it. What can commerce do amid such calamities and persecutions? To what a condition is the manufac- ture of Sedan reduced? They there ceased to ma- nufacture stuffs of luxury, as soon as they were in- formed of the necessities of the armies: the princi- pal magazines are now at the disposal of the nation, and the commodities under sequestration. You will restore to industrious hands those magazines and commodi- ties which must feed their manufactures: You will allow a certain number of persons to be employed in the manufacture of stuffs of luxury for exporta- tion. We must tell France, that one of the greatest obstacles to the restoration of commerce and exports is the excessive consumption of all the productions of the soil in the interior. Great consumers are in a constant state of dependence."
Such was the deplorable picture, given by the highest authority, of the commerce and manufac- tures of France, about the very period, when Mr. Jefferson and his partisans were striving to subject this country altogether to a dependence on French commerce and French manufactures.
The object of Mr. Jefferson's report was then undoubtedly to encourage and give a new spring to the languishing manufactures of France. We have seen what was their situation about the time he sent in his report; no one, acquainted with the interest which he took in every thing which related to France, and with his means of information can doubt his being well apprized of that situation. Where can a justification then be found, consistent with a due regard of our national welfare, for his proposed system?
It requires little knowledge of the course of trade, to be convinced that his scheme, had it suc- ceeded, would have been attended with one or other of these consequences—either it would have operated as a BOUNTY, paid by the CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES for the revival of the com- merce and manufactures of FRANCE, attended with great distress to this country, or it would have illu- minated the Dutch, the Hamburgers, &c. to send us circuitously British manufactures, at a very en- hanced price, and under circumstances of great in- convenience to our fellow-citizens: we should, in the former case, have been made tributary to France; in the latter, tributary to the Dutch or other carriers, and still consumed British manufac- tures.
The foregoing considerations are sufficient to exhibit the ruinous and disgraceful tendency of Mr. Jefferson's report. There are various other lights, in which this interesting subject might be placed, all of which would still further reflect censure on his proposed measures: in particular we might con- sider the report, in relation to our finances, system of public credit, exports, neutrality, and peace,
† An abstract of this report was published in Mr. Bache's paper of the 13th December, 1794, and the report itself appeared in Webster's Herald of 7th March, 1795.
* We have from time to time been entertained, even in this country, with declamations against commerce. Whenever the merchants have supported a measure, which did not suit the views of a certain party, they have talked of the aristocracy of commerce. Such was the case at the time of discussing the constitution, the report of Mr. Jefferson, and the treaty. See the opposition prints of the time. Even Mr. Madison, in his commercial speech, speaking of our merchants, says, "There are the strongest reasons not to follow the mercantile opinion in this country; it might be the opinion of the very country of which we ought not to take counsel." See speech, p. 62.

and prove without difficulty that it would have operated injuriously, in all those relations. Without this detail, we may safely pronounce that, whatever might have been the motives of Mr. Jefferson, the operation of this project would have been a phenomenon in politics and trade—a government attempting to aid commerce by throwing it into confusion—by obstructing the most essential channels in which it flowed, under the pretence of making it flow more freely, by damming up the best outlet for our surplus commodities and the best inlet for the supplies which we wanted, by disturbing a beneficial course of things, in an experiment, precarious, if not desperate, by arresting the current of a prosperous and progressive navigation, to transfer it to other countries, and by making all this mad work in the criminal attempt to build up the manufactures and trade of another country at the expense of the United States. The operation of his project was moreover calculated to disturb the existing course of three fourths of our import trade, two fifths of our export trade, and the means, on which depended two-thirds at least of our revenues—to compel us to forego the use of British manufactures, at a moment when they were become, from the situation of France, more necessary than ever, when it was impossible to find a substitute of our own, without a violent distortion of the natural course of our industry.
Altho' the project of the Secretary of State was very ill-timed in these particulars, yet it will not be denied that it was perfectly well-timed, in respect to those circumstances, on which the Secretary depended more for support than on the intrinsic merit and solidity of the work, for it was in the sequel unequivocally demonstrated that he had relied less on the reasons contained in the report than on the passions which he expected to find in the legislature.
We have already noticed that the resolution of the representatives calling for the report, was dated in February 1791, and that the report was not delivered in till December 1793. What produced this delay? why was it not lent in during the session of '92? why was the house informed, near the close of the session of '93, that, tho' completed, it might be better to delay it to the next session? It is not difficult to find the solution of these extraordinary circumstances; in the winter of '92, there existed no violent passions against Great-Britain, tho' precisely the same commercial grievances of which the report complained. In the winter of '93, the session was necessarily limited to 3d March, and the party were occupied in another business, which engaged all their passions and attention, and which, had it succeeded, might have in their estimation, paved the way to the success of Mr. Jefferson's plan. That session was principally taken up with the persecuting measures against the late Secretary of the Treasury, which terminated to honorably to him and to disgracefully to his enemies, besides, there did not then exist passions against England, sufficiently strong to afford a hope of success for the commercial scheme, while the symptoms of approaching war between England and France promised a more favorable prospect for the ensuing session. The events which followed during the summer of '93, the passions which they kindled in this country, and some unfriendly and impolitic proceedings of Great-Britain prepared the national legislature for the reception of Mr. Jefferson's report; all the events, on which a calculation had been made, being now matured and every engine adjusted, every train laid, which could ensue success, Mr. Jefferson threw this FIREBRAND of discord into the midst of the representatives of the states, convened to preserve their union and instantly decamped to Monticello.
PHOCION.
To be Rented,
A Small and Convenient BREWERY, at Morrisville, opposite Trenton. ALL the Apparatus for Brewing new and in good repair: A number of Barrels and Half Barrels will also be rented. Possession may be had at any time. Enquire of Mr. Garrett Cottingham in Philadelphia, or Mr. Robert Morris, jun. or Daniel Mun at Morrisville. October 20, 1796. mth&sw
A few Pipes of WINE,
Imported in the brig FAME, from Madeira, to be sold by MORDECAI LEWIS, Who has also to dispose of on reasonable terms, BRISH LINENS, well assorted BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS WIDE NANKINE COSSES AND BAFTAS RAVENS DUCK DIAPERS QUICK SILVER CHINA ROLL BRIMSTONE, &c. Over 27. tawrm
Philadelphia, November 6, 1796.
ALL persons desirous to contract for furnishing of Rations and Quarter-Masters stores, for the troops in Philadelphia or Fort-Mifflin, on Mud Island, during the year 1797—are requested to send their proposals sealed, on or before the first day of December next, to
TENCH FRANCIS, Purveyor.
The component parts of the Rations, are 1 pound of Flour or Bread 1 pound of Beef or 3-4 of a pound of Pork 1-2 a gill of Rum, Brandy or Whiskey 1 quart of Salt 2 quarts of Vinegar 2 pounds of Soap 1 pound of Candles For 100 Rations
Lottery and Broker's Office,
No. 64, South SECOND STREET. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—A Check-Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late Lottery. Check Books kept for examination and re-registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, 1796.
OFFICIAL.
Return of Votes from Luzerne County. Federal, 407 Anti, 8
Majority for the Federal Ticket, 399
DIED, at Providence, (R. I.) on the 4th inst. suddenly, Mr. JOHN FRANCIS, merchant of that place, in the 34th year of his age. In this city, last night, very suddenly, Mr. ROWLAND PARRY, goldsmith and jeweller.
RICHMOND, Nov. 2. State of the Polls for an Elector, in the three upper counties of this district, at the close of them on Monday last.
   Mayo. Wilkinson. Griffin.     Charles-City, 122 35 5   New-Kent, 57 60 23   Henrico, 104 150 56   Total, 283 245 84  
Majority 38 A letter from Virginia, informs that Col. Leven Powell, is chosen an Elector of President and Vice-President.
At the close of the poll of the 7th district of Maryland, composed of Kent & Cecil counties, on Wednesday last, the state of the votes was as follows—
   Jno. Gilpin. Lambert Baird.     Cecil county, 344 48   Kent county, 542 233   886 280   Majority for Gilpin, 606  
Mr. Gilpin is supposed to be ant federal. By the Baltimore papers, it appears that Mr. Duval is elected—and that Dr. Archer, the competitor of Col. Howard, had a majority of 500 votes, in Harford county.
DEDHAM, (Mass.) Nov. 8. Election in this town yesterday. ELECTOR, Gov. Adams, 65 Hon. Thomas Daws, 13 REPRESENTATIVE, Jas. Bowdoin, 62 H. G. Otis, 13 Wm. Heath, 4
Mr. Adams's book was written in 1786, and much read and commented on in the United States soon after it appeared. Yet Mr. Adams was elected Vice President of the United States in 1789, by an almost unanimous vote. Mr. Adams's book was brought forward against him in 1792, when the now Vice President. Every thing now charged against him was then published from New-Hampshire to Georgia—the cry of monarchy and aristocracy was as loud then as it is now, yet the people of the United States elected Mr. Adams Vice President by a great majority. Will any sober man believe that the people of America would have twice raised to so exalted a station a friend to monarchy? Will they be induced to pay any regard to these old charges, newly rumped up, to serve a party purpose? By trusting Mr. Adams for eight years in a station where he might have been the chief magistrate for near four years on the death or resignation of the President, they have already given the lie to all the calumnies against him.
MR. FENNO, It has been mentioned in the papers, that the Schooner Active, Capt. Veasey, was seized at Antigua, but no reason is assigned. It ought to have been added that it was in consequence of exceeding the permission granted to him, to land prohibited goods sufficient to repair his damages. It has also been stated that no American vessels have been lately carried into Leogane and other French ports, as prizes—the only good reason that I know of for this, is, that the English have destroyed within a short time, from 30 to 40 of the brigand boats. Yours, M.
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
RICHMOND, November 2. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. I am informed that some citizens with to vote for me at the ensuing election, to be President of the United States. I give them my thanks for their serious consideration of the subject, I think it incumbent on me thus to declare my fixed intention to decline accepting that office if it should be offered to me, because of my inability to discharge the duties of it in a proper manner.
Although I am not so vain as to suppose that a majority of the electors would call me to that high appointment, yet as this communication may tend to prevent embarrassment in the suffrages, I have thought that candor obliged me to make it. I am consoled for the regret I feel on account of my own insufficiency, by a conviction, that within the United States, a large number of citizens may be found, whose talents and exemplary virtues, deserve public confidence, much more than any thing I can boast of.
That wisdom and virtue may mark the choice about to be made of a President, is the earnest desire of your fellow-citizen and well-wisher. PATRICK HENRY.
Nov. 3d, 1796.
NORFOLK, November 7. Yesterday arrived here the brig Norfolk, captain Smith, from Martinique and Anguilla. By this vessel we learn that there were 25 sail of the line at Fort Royal, and between 15 and 20,000 men at Fort Bourbon, preparing to attack Guadalupe, which was to take place in all October. Admiral Parker arrived at Martinique with five sail of the line on the 18th of September; and admiral Bligh, with two sail of the line, several transports and 5000 troops, arrived at Barbadoes the 20th of September.
In the severe gale on Tuesday last, no less than 14 sail of different sized vessels were drove on Curratuck shore, some of them totally lost with part of their crews.
A large deputation of the Six Nation Indians have lately had a conference with the commanding officer of the Federal troops at Niagara, at that post. The object of this conference was, to obtain from the Indians the privilege of cutting a road through their lands from Canandagua to Niagara. This had been refused to them at the treaty held by Colonel Pickering, but has now been cheerfully granted. The Coinplanter was among the Chiefs at the conference.
Judge Williamson, of Genesee, has lately caused to be built at Geneva, a vessel of 50 tons. It was launched a few days since into the Seneca lake; it is called the Williamson, and is the largest vessel which ever before floated on the Seneca waters.
The London papers of the 22d September contain accounts from India to the 20th April, and the Cape of Good Hope to 16th March, by which it appears that Batavia continued in the hands of the Dutch, and that a Dutch frigate had arrived there with a copy of the treaty between the French and Dutch republics. No attack had been made on the Cape, but it was expected.
WILMINGTON, Nov. 14. Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, as appointed by this State:—Richard Basset, Thomas Robinson, and Isaac Cooper—[Federal, republican men—truly this state is entirely federal.]
NEW-YORK, November 14. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. A letter from which the following is an extract, was received yesterday by a gentleman in this city, from his correspondent at St. John's, dated October 10, 1796.
"I am sorry to inform you that capt. Porte has been captured by a squadron of French men of war, under the command of admiral Richery, which lately made their escape from Cadiz, consisting of seven sail of the line and 3 frigates. They appeared off this harbor early in the morning of the 1st ult. and had they then made an attempt on this place, I have no doubt they would have carried it, which I am now happy to say, should they now attack it, they would fail therein, as I think we are now in a pretty good state of defence." The writer proceeds to state, that on the appearance of the fleet an immediate embargo was laid on all vessels and boats—that a total stagnation of business had in consequence ensued, but which was expected to be immediately revived—That the French fleet had been off and landed troops at Bull's Bay (as before stated in our former accounts) had also gone down the Labrador coast, burning and destroying several ports and considerable property—and by taking that route had intercepted the Quebec fleet of 11 sail off the Straights of Belle-Isle, seven of which they had captured. That as the fleet was not seen or heard of since, no further attempts were expected.
Captain Thompson, by whom the above information was received, has stated verbally that about 100 sail of square rigged vessels, and 200 sail of fishing sloops were lying embargoed at St. Johns—that the British naval force consisting of the Romney of 50 guns, Admiral Sir J. Wallace—the Venus and Mercury frigates of 32 guns each, and the Shark and Fury sloops of war—that a considerable number of the prisoners from the Quebec fleet had been liberated and sent into different ports in small vessels taken on the coast—who spoke highly of the humane treatment received from admiral Richery, and the other officers. The French fleet was stated to be abundantly supplied with provisions, but the seamen so miserably clad, that they took the sails of the different vessels they destroyed and immediately cut them up into articles of wearing apparel.
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE LIST.
PHILADELPHIA, November 15.
   ARRIVED. Days.     Ship James, Garrett, returned in distress, having sprung a leak.   Sch'r Trial, Ropes, Salem 14   Periphas, Dunn New-York 3   Three Sifters, Smith ditto 3   Sloop Polly, Gladding Rhode-Island 10   Mayflower, Lord Virginia 12   Unity, Landres New-York 8   Brig Ariel, Gardner Saint-Croix 26   The brig Planter, Hawkins, was to sail for this port in a few days after captain Gardner.   CLEARED.   Ship, Three Friends, Bradford Charleston 8   Sch'r Mary, Douglass New-York 20   Maria, Mudguy York-Town, Virg. 22   Betsey, Ashby, Washington 22   Sloop Swift, Dough North-Carolina  
   NEW-YORK, Nov. 14. Days.     ARRIVED.   Brig Hope, Wright St. Croix 30   Caroline, Foller Anguilla 20   Mermaid, Hawley do. 20   America, Wheedon do. 19   Mary, Peterson do. 24   Mercury, Davidson Charleston 8   Schooner Thankful, Whiteley, Port-au-Prince 36   Ajax, Haight St. Thomas 22   Hiram, Buchanan St. Bartho. 22   Hannah, Hunt Cayenne 37   The brig D. has returned, having sprung a mast.  
The Officers of the Militia of Philadelphia, as citizens, are requested to attend the funeral of the late Major ROWLAND PARRY, from his late dwelling-house, in Chestnut, near Second-street, at three o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Nov. 15.
   EMANUEL WALKER, Has for Sale,     No. 73, South Front Street, 30 Hogsheads tobacco of Richmond inspection.   15 do. do. of Peterburg do. 25 do. do. of Frederickburg do.   50 do. do. of Alexandria. Nov. 12. mw&fjt.  
Just Landing, And for Sale, a quantity of BOURDEAUX BRANDY, FROM on board the Schooner Lydia & Polly, Oliver Jenkins master, lying at Wilcock's wharf. For terms, enquire on board said Schooner. November 15th. ffw
Pantheon, AND RICKETTS'S AMPHITHEATRE. For EQUESTRIAN and STAGE PERFORMANCES, Corner of Chestnut and Sixth-streets,
TO-MORROW EVENING, Wednesday, November 16, Will be presented, A VARIETY OF Pleasing and Novel Entertainments;
ACT I. Tight Rope Dancing, By Mr. Spinacuta. Clown to the Rope, Mr. Durang.
ACT II. Horsemanship, By Mr. Ricketts, Mr. F. Ricketts, Mr. Franklin, Master Franklin, Master Hutchins, the Young American, and Mrs. Spinacuta. Clown to the Horsemanship, Mr. Sully.
ACT III. A Ballet Dance, Under the direction of Mr. Durang, called Poor Jack; or, the Benevolent Crew. Poor Jack, Mr. Durang. Ned Hanlyard, Mr. Sully. Boatswain, Mr. Coffe. Sailors' Lasses, Mrs. Tomplins. Mrs. Casey, Wapping Landlady, Mr. Tomplins. And Orange Girl, Mrs. Durang.
ACT IV. Equestrian Exercises, By the Equestrian Groupe. The whole to conclude with the splendid Pantomime of
Don Juan; or the Libertine Destroy'd. Under the Direction of Mr. Sully. As performed at Covent Garden Theatre, forty nights, with unbounded applause. Don Juan, Mr. Sully. Commandant, Mr. Tomplins. Lover, Mr. Durang. Fisherman, Mr. Coffe. Sailor, Mr. F. Ricketts. And Scaramouch, Mr. Spinacuta. 1st Fishwoman, Mrs. Durang. 2d Ditto, Miss Robinson. Donna Anna, Mrs. Spinacuta. An accurate description of the Pantomime to be had at the Ticket-Office
Mr. RICKETTS takes this opportunity of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen who attend the Riding-School, that he has, at considerable expense, engaged Mr. Franklin, to give lessons in the art of riding and managing Horses, as he finds it impossible to attend to it himself, in consequence of a variety of business which he is at present engaged in.
The Ladies and Gentlemen who secure seats in the day time, are requested to attend punctually at 7, as the performances are so arranged as to conclude at 10 o'clock—the doors will open at 6. Box, 75. 6d.—Pit, 35. 9d. Tickets to be had of Mr. Ford, at the ticket office in Chestnut-street, from ten to three o'clock each day. Silver Tickets, to admit for the season, to be had by applying to Mr. Ricketts at the Pantheon, or at Oellers's Hotel. Days of Performance to be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
No. 154. District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE it remembered that on the 26th day of September, in the twenty-first year of the Independence of the United States of America, Abraham Bradley, junior of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Map, the right whereof, he claims as author in the words following to wit, "Map of the United States exhibiting the Situations, connections & distances of the Post-Offices, Stage-roads, Counties, Ports of Entry and Delivery for Foreign vessels, and the principal Rivers, By ABRAHAM BRADLEY, jun." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
Samuel Caldwell, Clerk, District of Pennsylvania. The above map may be had of the author at the General Post-Office, next door to the War-Office in Fifth-Street, and at his house, No. 78, corner of Crown Street and Brewery Alley between 4th and 5th, and Vine and Callowhill Streets. Prices from 3 3/4 to 5 dollars each, according to the manner in which they are finished. The pro-
Line may be had separate for 37 1/2 cents. Oct. 3. taw6w. SAMUEL RICHARDET RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS' COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite.
SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguished. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf

10 hogheads St. Croix Rum, 5 Pipes Vinegar, For Sale, by Ezekiel Hall, No. 20, Penn Street. Nov. 7.
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, SOUTH THIRD-STREET, Has received per the Diana, from London, Clouded and striped Spanish Swansdown Clouded Erminates and Molefkins Striped do. do. Figured Manillas Scarlet figured Erminates Printed Florinets Do. Cassimets and Cassimere Superfine printed Quiltings, newest patterns Also, per different arrivals, A large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Suitable to the present and approaching season. November 5.
FOR SALE.
A PLANTATION, ABOUT 12 miles from this City, situate in Abing- ton Township, Montgomery County; containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stable, shed, barns, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit, about 12 acres of good meadow well watered, and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 1st of April next. Property in this city will be taken in exchange, or MORRIS and NICHOLSON'S Notes in payment. Enquire at No. 37, Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. ttf
Philadelphia, 6th November, 1796. ALL persons desirous to contract to furnish for the Ar- my of the United States, the following articles, or any por- tion of them, are requested to send in their proposals seal- ed on or before the 15th December next to French Francis, Purveyor. 250 Pair of leather breeches, } The patterns may be 250 Pair of boots, } viewed at Samuel Hodg- 1000 Artillery hats, } don's, Esq. public store 2100 Infantry hats, } on the first wharf above 4500 Pair of shoes, No. 1: } Arch-Street. 2000 Pair of shoes, No. 2: November 8. tu & ft Df
SHERIDAN'S DICTIONARY, THE SIXTH EDITION, Is this Day Published, BY W. YOUNG, MILLS & SON, Corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, In one large 8vo. volume, price 3 dollars. A COMPLETE DICTIONARY of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE, both with regard to sound and meaning, one main object of which is to establish a plain and per- manent Standard of Pronunciation. To which is prefixed, a Proseidial Grammar. BY THOMAS SHERIDAN, A. M. October 22. tt&ts
RANAWAT,
About the 1st of October last, from the plantation of Mr. Thomas F. Brooke, (in Prince George's county) to whom he was hired, a NEGRO MAN, named CESAR; 33 years of age; about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; well made; of a yellowish complexion; a little pockmarked; has, when spoken to, rather a down look, and submissive tone of voice: the clothes he had before he absconded were of plain, such as labouring Negroes usually wear, but these he may probably exchange for others: he will doubtless endeavour to pass for a freeman, having, as I have been informed, assumed the name of Butler: I have reason to believe that he went to Baltimore, from whence he is said to have gone to some part of the Susquehanna, probably with a view of getting to Pennsylvania. A reward of Thirty Dollars will be given to the person who may take him and to secure him in some jail that I may get him again, if taken in this state, and Fifty dollars if taken out of the state, and if brought home or secured in the jail of Prince George's county all reasonable charges will be paid by ALEXR. COVINGTON. Maryland, Prince George's County, } 11th & ft Df and November, 1796.
James M'Alpin, Taylor, No. 3, South Fourth-Street, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors. He has on hand an extensive assortment of the Most Fashionable GOODS, And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most Fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctilious attention to them. November 10. wstf
FOR SALE,
A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM , situate in the township of Upper Merion, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road; containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime wood- land, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly con- venient for grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat. The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman deceased, and offered for sale by Mordecai Lewis, Oct. 31. taw Surviving Executor.
Mr. FRANCIS,
(Of the New Theatre) TAKES this opportunity of returning thanks to his scholars and to the public. Mr. Francis intends, on his return from Maryland, to open a public acad- emy for dancing, upon a plan entirely new. He flatters himself that his attention to his pupils hi- therto renders any promise of conducting his future schemes on the most liberal and strictest terms, of pro- priety, totally unnecessary. N. B. Private tuition as usual. June 3. taw
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 313, HIGH-STREET, GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law generally thro' the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arrang- ed, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire li- brary, without any advance upon his former exceeding low prices, which for several years past have in so distinguished a manner recommended them to notice. Printed Catalogues combining the most extensive collec- tion of the latest English and Irish Editions, ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application. Orders addressed to G. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctiliously attended to. A number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf. Nov. 8. tu&gm
SWANN'S,
Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary. Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street. T. SWANN RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will se- cure their future favors and recommendation. He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purposes above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bounti- fully bestowed on them. Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience. The utility of the above institution has never been question- ed, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's lady will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who with to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respect- able gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection. N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. ct&f.
TO BE SOLD,
A LEASE for seven years, from the 25th March next, in that capital and beautiful FARM called
PROSPECT-HILL,
Situated within one quarter of a mile from the Brandywine Mills, and half a mile from the borough of Wilmington. THE dwelling house is built of stone, two stories high, generously finished, and contains four handsome rooms on a floor, besides an entry, with principal garters, and convenient cellars. It is generally thought to command the most a- greeable prospect of the Delaware, from the source of that river to the Capes. This prospect is greatly embellished by a full view of a vast body of meadow, through which the Christiana and Brandywine creeks are seen winding in beau- tiful meanders. Near the house are a kitchen, a spacious stone stable and hay loft, a barn, a carriage house, milk- house, &c. and a well of as pure water as any on the conti- nent. The garden contains an acre and quarter of land, a- bounding with fruit, and particularly with peach trees, of the very best kind, brought from Maryland, and in full bear- ing. There is, moreover, on the place, a young, apple orchard beginning to bear, and several old trees that produce in abundance. The farm consists of near fifty acres of land, in great numbers. The farm consists of near fifty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of incumbrances, except taxes, twenty of which are now in excellent clover and timothy, and ten more will be ready for sowing next spring. A re- dicted of nearly 8 years has convinced the subscriber that the situation is remarkably healthy. The great post road from Philadelphia to the Southward runs within seventy yards of the house. In a word, the beauties and conveni- ence of this situation cannot be enumerated in an advertise- ment, and when examined, will probably command the at- tention of any person who is desirous of living at one of the most elegant country seats on the continent. The purchaser may enter on the premises next spring, or perhaps, this fall, if application be immediately made to Doctor NICHOLAS WAY , in Philadelphia, to Doctor WHARTON , on the premises, or, in his absence, to Mr. GEORGE TRUITT , in Wilmington. A quantity of excellent Hay, Grain in the ground, some Stock, &c. may be had by the purchaser at the time of sale. Nov. 7. codit
New Hat and Hosiery Store,
WHOLESALE, and RETAIL,
By WILLIAM M'DOUGALL,
No. 134, Market Street, 3d door from the corner of Fourth, South Side. Mens' Black American and English Hats, of various qual- ities and prices. Ditto Drabs and Green-unders. Ladies' ditto black And a large assortment of fancy ditto Coloured Beavers. With a great variety of elegant and fashionable trim- mings &c. Youth's black and drab coloured ditto. Children's fancy ditto All kinds of silk, silk and cotton, cotton and thread hose Knit coloured Pantaloon Ditto Drawers Ditto Breeches Patterns Silk Gloves Knotted, coloured ditto, cotton. A quantity of mending cotton,orted colours. N. B. The hats finished in the newest fashion. Oct. 17. codm.
STOP THE THIEVES!!!
LAST Wednesday Evening, October 19, between the hours of 7 and 10 o'clock, the bed room of Mr. Ricketts in O'Eller's hotel was entered, either by means of false keys, or at the window, by some villain or villains, who must have been acquainted with the situation of the house (as the door was found locked after they had committed the theft) who took away from amongst several trunks, ONE which con- tained a valuable sum of Mr. Rickett's property, but of which he is not yet able to ascertain the contents particularly. Af- ter bringing the said trunk away, and emptying it of up- wards of a thousand dollars in cash and bank notes, the vil- lains left it behind the circus, during the time that the per- formances of the evening were going forward. It is earnestly requested that all tavern-keepers on the flange roads, and the ferry houses, as well as all civil officers, may be watchful in securing suspicious persons, who may have a redundance of cash, which their appearance would by no means bespeak them to be possessed of. One Hundred Dollars Reward Will be given for securing the thief or thieves, and a fur- ther reward for securing them with the property. Oct. 12. d
For Sale by JOHN J. PARRY,
No. 38, S. Second near Chestnut-Street. A few excellent GOLD WATCHES, From Forty to One Hundred Dollars, And SILVER WATCHES, Of various prices—all warranted. An assortment of Chains, Seals, Keys, and Trinkets, Eight Day Clocks supplied, and Clocks & Watches repaired with dispatch and great care. Best Watch Glasses by the gross. November 12. tu&f&w
ROWLAND PARRY,
GOLD SMITH & JEWELLER,
No. 36, CHESTNUT-STREET. HAS just opened a large and elegant assortment of PLATED WARE and JEWELLERY, Japanned Tea and Coffee Urns, of different patterns, Ivory Handled Knives and Forks, Knife Cases, &c. &c.—As the above articles (particularly the plated) are of a very superior quality, it is presumed they will merit the at- tention of those who wish to purchase, to whom they are respectfully offered on equitable terms. P. S. Sets of Silver Plate, Mourning rings and Lockets, Miniature Settings, and every thing in Gold and Silver, made in the best manner. Nov. 3. tth
James Muirgrave,
GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,
No. 42, fourth Second-Street. HAS just received an assortment of Plated Ware and Jewellery, Plated Tea and Coffee Urns, Coffee Pots, Tea ditto, Caltors from 5 to 8 bottles, Sugar and Cream Basons, Bottle Stands, Baskets, high Candlesticks, Brackets and Chamber ditto, Branches, Scones, a variety of Silver and Plated Shoe Lasts, Spurs, &c. &c. war- ranted of the best plate; Ladies and Gentlemen Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys; Necklaces, Neck Chains, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Lockets, Break Pins, Stone Knife Buckles, with many other articles in the above branches. He has likewise received an extensive assortment of japanned tea and coffee Urns, persian, blue, brown, black and gold. All kinds of work in the gold and silver line; minia- tures set, and hair work executed as usual. November 9. tu th & f
Imported in the late arrivals,
And to be Sold by
JACOB PARKE,
No. 49, North side of High-Street, Philadelphia, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c. AMONGST WHICH ARE SMITHS' Anvils, Vices, and Files; Saw-mill, Cross- cut, Hand, and other Saws; Carpenters' Planes, Chisels, and other Tools; Carving Chisels and Gouges; Locks, Hinges, Bolts and Latches; Nails, Sprigs, Tacks, and Screws; Frying-Pans; Smoothing-Irons; Shovels and Tongs; Coffee Mills; Candlesticks; Snuffers; Warming- Pans; Table Knives and Forks; Ridding Whips; Bar- row Pen, and other Pocket Knives; Razors; Scissors; Needles; Ivory and Horn Combs; best Kirby Fish Hooks; brass Cabinet Furniture; Waggon Boxes; Sheet Brass; plated and un'd Bridle Bits and Stirrups; itto Saddle Nails; Girth and Straining Webbs;—with most kinds of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, Brass Wares, &c. &c. October 24. mw&w
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Mon- day the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms, In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings or the same days. In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels. Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday ev- ening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season. For terms, &c. enquire at his house, No. 124, Market- Street. Oct. 17. ct&f.
To be Sold,
60,400 Acres of Land.
Lying on the river Alleghany, in the county of North- umberland, in the State of Pennsylvania. 400 Acres Land, In Bald Eagle township, Northumberland county aforesaid.
60,000 Acres Land,
Lying on the waters of the Oconee and Canouchee
rivers, in the county of Washington, in the state of
Georgia.
174,000 Acres Land,
Lying on the waters of the Oconee and Canouchee
rivers, in the county of Montgomery, in the state of
Georgia.
31,033 Acres Land,
Lying in Orangeburgh district, in the state of South
Carolina. And,
146,986 Acres Land,
Lying in Charleston district, in the said state of South
Carolina.
An Half acre Lot of Ground,
In the town of Richmond, Virginia.
The above Lands will be sold low.—Apply to George Meade. Philadelphia, 11th Nov. 1796. tu&f&w
To be Let,
A large cellar, in Walnut-Street just above Fourth-Street, that is floored with two inch plank, and will hold upwards of 100 pipes of wine. Also, a Stable and Coach-house, that will hold four hor- ses and two carriages; and several floors in Fourth Street— Apply to George Meade. Who has for Sale, 25 Boxes of Castile soap Red Lisbon Wine A few pipes of bill of exchange wine A few barrels of leith mels beef And a few barrels of ship bread. Nov. 4. $1.50.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
Price 37 1/2 Cents.
The Pretensions of Thomas Jeffer-
son to the Presidency,
EXAMINED,
And the Charges against John Adams
REFUTED.
Akddressed to the Citizens of America in general, and, particularly, To the Electors of the President. Sold by W. YOUNG, MILLS & SON, Corner of Second and Chestnut-Street. November 5. ttt
SALT PETRE.
A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-Street. November 5.
The Creditors of Scott and M c Michael,
formerly merchants of this city, and who failed in the year 1763, or 1764, (and from whom the subscriber pur- chased bills of exchange to amount of several hundred pounds sterling, which have lain by him ever since,) are requested, EVERY MAN OF THEM that is living, to meet at the City-Tavern on Tuesday, the 13th of November next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, in order to oblige Charles Cox, formerly of this city, now of New-Jersey, and John Bayard, formerly of said city, and speaker of the House of Assembly of said state, now of Brunswick, New-Jersey, assignees of said Scott & M c Michael, to come forward and pay over the monies they have had in their hands belong- ing to the creditors these 32 or 33 years. Some years a- go the creditors were called together; Mr. Cox appear- ed in behalf of himself and Mr. Bayard, and alleged that they were apprehensive they might be brought into trou- ble if they parted with the money (which I apprehend is some thousands,) as his Britannic Majesty had a debt due him for government bills: it was however agreed by the creditors met, that if the assignees should take the opinion of counsel; they did so, and it was that they would be safe in dividing the money among the creditors. Urged Mr. Cox to bring the business to a final close; his answer was, it would be but a trifling sum; my reply was, if ever to trifling, I would have my proportion of it. It has how- ever lain over. I therefore hope the creditors will now come forward and oblige the assignees to divide whatever they have, and they ought to pay interest too.
George Meade. Philadelphia, 2d November, 1796. ditN
JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co.
No. 8, CHESNUT STREET,
Have Imported in the late vessels from Europe, &c. AND HAVE FOR SALE, A general assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season— Amongst which are, BROAD and narrow CLOTHS, Plain and twilled COATINGS, Rose striped and point BLANKETS, FLANNELS and BAISEE, HATS assorted in cases, IRISH LINENS, INDIA GOODS, generally, A Consignment Invoice of IRONMONGERY, Comprising a capital assortment to open a store—includ- ing Thirty Casks of NAILS. This invoice will be sold entire on very advantageous terms. September 20. d
WM. HOLDERNESSE, No. 76,
HIGH-STREET,
Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods, Which he will sell, wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms; Amongst which are Some elegant 4-4 and 7-8 Chintzes and Cottons, new patterns Ditto Furniture ditto Ditto Dimity Tamboured, Book, and Jacquet Muffins Ditto in Gold and Silver Ditto Neckcloths, very fine Mantillas of the first quality Silk and Cotton Hosiery Umbrellas of the first quality, assorted Linen, very fine and Table Linens Marcelles and Cotton Counterpanes Rose Blankets assorted—&c. &c. October 26. d
Loft Last Evening,
At Rickett's Amphitheatre, (supposed to be taken by some villain out of a gentleman's pocket) A red Morocco-Leather POCKET-BOOK, Containing about 185 dollars in bank notes; three notes of hand of Ross and Simson, No. 204, 305 and 306, due 12th inst. August, payable 60 days after date, to the order of Paul Siemen, together for $150 dollars; another of Mrs. Ann A. apothecary from Paul Siemen, on Lach- lin Mac Neal, Esq. at Port-au-Prince, for 100 dollars; be- sides several letters and papers of no value but to the proprie- tor. The notes of hand and order are without endorse- ment. EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD is offered to any person who will discover and secure the thief, and FORTY DOLLARS for only bringing the above mention- ed notes and papers at No. 129, corner of Front and Melberry Streets. Oct. 11.
A Manufactory FOR SALE.
A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second-Street. September 13. ttt
Washington Canal Lottery,
NO. 1.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Po- tomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. 1.
  Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000   7 last drawn } Tickets, each 5,000   6 ditto 1,000   10 ditto 400   20 ditto 100   55 ditto 50   5750 ditto 12   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250   5850 Prizes, 275,000   11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, - 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities re- quired by the aforesaid act for the punctilious payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY.
City of Washington, Feb. 11.
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO,
—No. 119—
CHESTNUT-STREET,