Gazette of the United States & evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-04-17 00:00:00

not published Apr. 18 57  Gazette of the United States  AND EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 108 of Vol. V.]
THURSDAY, April 17, 1794.
[Whole No. 567.]
For Norfolk & Fredericksburg, The Brig LITTLE SALLY, JOHN EARL, Master. A staunch good vessel, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Chestnut street wharf, or to JOSEPH ANTHONY & SON. March 31. df
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ANDROMACHE, (An American bottom) JOHN MOORE, Master. Is a stout good vessel, about two years old, burthen 232 tons, has only made three voyages, and may be sent to sea at a small expense. She may be seen at Vine-street wharf, and the terms made known by application to WHARTON & LEWIS. March 21. df
For Amsterdam, The new fast-sailing, copper-bottomed SHIP ADRIANA, K. Fitzpatrick, Master. BUILT of live oak and cedar and was intended for a Liverpool Trader, will sail with a convenient speed. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply on board at Walnut street wharf, or to THOS. & JOHN KETLAND. N. B. Passengers will be landed in England if required. March 6, 1794. df
Just Imported, In the Ship Apollo, Capt. Fitzpatrick, from Amsterdam, and now landing on Walnut street wharf, viz. GIN in pipes, A few bales Holland Duck, Ditto Osnaburgs, Holland Sheeting, Juniper Berries, Glass Ware, viz. Tumblers and Mugs, various sizes. Sheathing Paper, Secdes Irons, square and flat bars, Hair Ribbon, No. 4. Duties Great Coats, A quantity of Funks and Oakum, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Jun. The above-mentioned Ship is for Sale—should application be made within a few days; otherwise she will take freight for Amsterdam. March 1, 1794. d-tf
TO BE SOLD, A large elegant House, and Lot of Ground, In an eligible situation,—also a Country Seat within 6 miles of the City, with 9 acres of land, or 42 acres of land and meadow, the House is not exceeded by many in the vicinity of the city, in size, or convenience. For particulars apply to the printer. January 23 m&th-tf
The Profits arising from the following publication are for the benefit of the Poor. Just published, printed by R. Aitken and Son, and sold by J. Crukshank, W. Young T. Dobson, and the other Booksellers, MINUTES
OF THE Proceedings of the Committee, Appointed on the 14th September 1793, by the Citizens of Philadelphia, the Northern Liberties, and the District of Southwark, to attend to and alleviate the sufferings of the afflicted with the Malignant Fever, prevalent, in the City and its vicinity. WITH AN APPENDIX, CONTAINING
A list of persons admitted into the Hospital at Bush-hill, showing the times of their admission, death and discharge. Number of Houses, Deaths, &c. in the respective streets, alleys, and courts in the city of Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, and District of Southwark. A list of the Interments in the Burial grounds in the city of Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, and District of Southwark, with a meteorological account of the weather. A summary of donations in cash and provisions, received from sundry persons and places, for the use of the poor and afflicted. April 2. d3w
Excellent CLARET, In hogsheads and in cases of 50 bottles each. ALSO, A few cases Champagne Wine; MADEIRA, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks, FOR SALE BY JOHN VAUGHAN, No. 111, South Front Street. Jan. 2, 1794. df
FOR SALE, BY MATHEW CAREY, No. 118, Market-Street, An Essay on Slavery, Designed to exhibit in a new point of view its effects on morals, industry, and the peace of society. Some facts and calculations are offered to prove the labor of freemen to be much more productive than that of slaves; that countries are rich, powerful and happy, in proportion as the laboring people enjoy the fruits of their own labor; and hence the necessary conclusion, that slavery is impolitic as well as unjust. Price 25 Cents. df February 15.
The Public are cautioned to beware of counterfeited Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States, and Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America, several of which have appeared in circulation within a few days past; they are a good general imitation of the genuine Bills, but may be distinguished by the following M A R K S.
Five Dollar Bill of the Bank of the United States. ALL that have appeared have the letter F. for their Alphabetical Mark. The Texture of the Paper is thicker and whiter and it takes the ink more freely than the genuine paper. The O. in the word Company is smaller than the M. and other letters of that word, so that a line extended from the top of the O. to touch the top of the M. would extend considerably above the range of the whole word. In the word United the letters are narrower and closer together than the rest of the bill. The t and f in the word promise are not parallel, the f inclining much more forward than the t. The engraving is badly executed, the strokes of all the letters are stronger and the device in the margin particularly is much coarser and appears darker than in the true bills. Some of the counterfeits bear date in 1791—Whereas the Bank was not in operation till December, and no five dollar bills were issued in that year. Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America. ALL that have appeared have the letter B. for their alphabetical mark. They are printed on a paper nearly similar to that of the counterfeit Five Dollar Notes above described; the engraving is better executed, and they approach nearer to the appearance of the genuine bills. The fine ruled lines through the word Twenty, in the body of the bill, are in number thirteen in the genuine bills, and but twelve in the counterfeits. The word Company is much like the same word in the Five Dollar Bills as described above, the o being less than the m, and others following. There is no stroke to the t in the word North whereas in the genuine bills the stroke is well defined. The letters ent in the word Twenty, to the left hand at the bottom, do not come down to the line, but are cut as to give an irregular appearance to the word, the Tar and the y going below them. The Signature J. Nixon, has the appearance of being written with lamp-black and oil, and differs from the other inks used in printing the bills and the cashier's signature. It is supposed these forgeries were committed in some of the Southern States, as all the counterfeits that have appeared, have come from thence, and two persons have been apprehended in Virginia, on suspicion of being the authors of them. The reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid to any Person or Persons who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the several offenders of the following descriptions or any of them, viz. The person or persons, who manufactured the paper on which the Bills are printed. The person or persons, who engraved the plates. The printer or printers, of the bills. Every person who has acted as a principal in any other way, in the counterfeiting and uttering the said bills. THOMAS WILLING, President of the Bank United States. JOHN NIXON, President of the Bank of North America. By order of the Committees of the respective Boards. Philadelphia, March 28, 1794. df
To be sold by Public Vendue, The 19th Instant, At the COFFEE HOUSE, At Seven o'clock in the Evening, By order of the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry of the United Episcopal Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia, the Trustees of the University, and the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital,
The House and Lot bequeathed by the last Will and Testament of James Stoops deceased, in equal proportions to the above institutions, being
The House, No. 20, Wherein Joseph Spencer now lives well situated for business, on the west side of Third street, about midway between Market and Arch street. It is 17 feet front upon Third street, and the lot is 132 feet deep.
The purchaser paying half the purchase money on delivery of the deed, may have twelve months credit for the remainder, on giving good security and paying interest.
THOMAS CUMPSTON, JOHN WILCOCKS, Committee for the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry appointed to sell. EDWARD FOX, Committee for the University. JOSEPH PASCHALL, SAMUEL COATES, BARTHOLOMEW WISTAR, Committee for the Pennsylvania Hospital. April 14. dts
IMPORTED In the Brig George and Harriet, from Havre de Grace, AND FOR SALE BY Louis Osmont,
A PERFECT Assortment of Hanging Paper, high coloured and plain. White silk Stockings, high dressed and put up English fashion. The handsomest artificial Flowers and Feathers. Some Looking Glass Plates to be sold by the case. A few hampers of Champagne wine six years old.
ALSO, An elegant parcel of Bearskin Muffs, And very beautiful Silk Cloaks, which on account of the season will be sold low, and at a long credit. LIKEWISE 42 pipes Madeira wine, and a few cases of Claret. A Quantity of Hamburg Demijohns.
In a few Days, He will have for sale, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF White and Black Laces, Leghorn hats, fans and cambricks, claret in cases, a quantity of window glass well sorted of all sizes, and a few pair of remarkable Looking Glasses framed, all arrived at Norfolk, now coming round. March 22. df
The following Certificate of the funded three per Cent Stock of the Domestic Debt of the United States standing on the books of the Treasury of the said United States, in the names of Donald and Burton of London, merchants, and signed by Joseph Noule, Register of said Treasury, to wit:—No. 5478, dated 24th August 1792 for 2959 dollars and 53 cents was transmitted from London in the ship Peter, Paul Holfey, master, bound for New York, and has been lost.—The Subscriber intending to apply to the Treasury of the United States to have the same renewed, desires all persons who are interested in the said certificate, to make their objections thereto, if any they have. Francis Macy. Philad. March 27. d6w
Pennsylvania Hospital, 4th Month, 5th 1794. The Contributors are desired to attend the Election, to be held at the Hospital on the 5th day of the 5th Month next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon; to choose twelve MANAGERS and a TREASURER, for the ensuing year. By order of a Board of Managers. Samuel Coates, clerk.
UNITED STATES. BOSTON, March 28. —PIRATES—some particulars of them.
The brig Betsey, belonging to Mr. Daniel Sargent, of this town, and commanded by Joseph Saunders, of Cape Ann, sailed from this port, in September last, for Bilboa, and safely arrived there. Some of the crew, fearful of falling into the hands of the Algerines on her homeward bound passage, left the brig, which obliged Capt. Saunders to ship other hands. Accordingly he took on board one Flemish, an Italian, and a Portuguese sailor—who, when at sea, rose upon the vessel, entered the cabin, and killed a passenger by the name of Wood, belonging to New-London, in Connecticut, who had sold some cargo in Bilboa, and had on board the Betsey the proceeds of the same, which the Pirates being acquainted with, occasioned the horrid deed, in hopes of sordid gain. They likewise attempted the lives of the Captain and Mate, the former of whom received three dangerous wounds, notwithstanding which they were drove out of the cabin. The master, mate, and one boy contrived ways to secure themselves in the cabin, by fastening the companion and cabin doors.
The pirates, not long after, being destitute of provisions, demanded some of the captain; upon being refused they drew lots for one of two lads that were on deck, which to destroy;—and then informed the Captain that one of his boys on deck would soon be killed, except he furnished them with provisions. The captain knowing it to be in his power to preserve the life of a human being, and actuated by the feelings of humanity, consented thereto. Five days after, one of the lads espied a sail near the Western-Islands, and secretly informed capt. S. of the same; who in the evening hung a lantern or light out of the cabin window; by means of which she was taken by a British letter of marque, and carried into Barbadoes. The pirates were confined in irons and sent to this port. They arrived here on Saturday last in the brig Betsey, and were committed to jail yesterday, for trial.—Captain Saunders is nearly recovered of his wounds; being well attended to by the skilful Doctor which was on board the letter of marque. The Mate likewise was stabbed in three places, but is recovered.
CONGRESS. IN SENATE, Friday, March 28.
Mr. Vining reported from the committee on enrolled bills, that they had examined the bill, entitled, "an act to authorise the President of the United States in certain cases, to alter the place for holding a session of Congress;" also the bill, entitled, "an act for the relief of Stephen Paranque;" and that they were duly enrolled.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the committee of elections, to whom was referred the credentials of the hon. Kensey Johns, appointed by the executive of the state of Delaware, to be a Senator of the United States; which report is as follows:
"The committee of elections to whom were referred the credentials of an appointment by the Governor of the State of Delaware, of Kensey Johns, as a Senator of the United States, having had the same under consideration, report—
"That George Read, a Senator for the State of Delaware, resigned his seat upon the 18th day of September 1793, and during the recess of the legislature of said state.
"That the legislature of the said state met in January and adjourned in February 1794.
"That upon the 19th day of March, and subsequent to the adjournment of the

58 said legislature, Kenney Johns was appointed by the governor of said state, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation aforesaid.
“Whereupon the committee submit the following resolution.”
“Resolved, That Kenney Johns, appointed by the governor of the state of Delaware, as a Senator of the United States, for said state, is not entitled to a seat in the Senate of the United States; a session of the legislature of the said state having intervened, between the resignation of the said George Read and the appointment of the said Kenney Johns.”
On the question to agree to this report. It passed in the affirmative—Yeas 20—Nays 7.
The yeas and nays being required by one-fifth of the Senators present—
Those who voted in the affirmative, are, Messrs. Bradford, Bradley, Brown, Burr, Butler, Cabot, Edwards, Ellsworth, Frelinghuysen, Gunn, Hawkins, Jackson, King, Langdon, Livermore, Martin, Mitchell, Monroe, Robinson and Taylor.
Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Foster, Izard, Morris, Potts, Rutherford, Strong and Vining.
Resolved, That an attested copy of the resolution of the Senate on the appointment of Kenney Johns, Esq. to be a Senator of the United States, be transmitted, by the President of the Senate, to the executive of the state of Delaware.
A message in writing, was received from the President of the United States by Mr. Dandridge his Secretary.
United States, 28th March, 1794.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives,
In the execution of the resolution of Congress, bearing date the 25th of March 1794, and imposing an embargo, I have requested the governors of the several states to call forth the force of their militia, if it should be necessary, for the detention of vessels. This power is conceived to be incidental to an embargo.
It also deserves the attention of Congress, how far the clearances from one district to another, under the law as it now stands, may give rise to evasions of the embargo. As one security, the Collectors have been instructed to refuse to receive the surrender of coasting licenses for the purpose of taking out registers, and to require bond from registered vessels, bound from one district to another, for the delivery of the cargo within the United States.
It is not understood, that the resolution applies to fishing vessels; although their occupations lie generally in parts beyond the United States. But without further restrictions there is an opportunity of their privileges being used as means of eluding the embargo.
All armed vessels, possessing public commissions from any foreign power (letters of marque excepted) are considered as not liable to the embargo.
These circumstances are transmitted to Congress for their consideration.
G. WASHINGTON.
On motion,
Ordered, That the message from the President of the United States of this day, be referred to Mr. Burr, Mr. Morris and Mr. Langdon, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the amendments reported by the committee, to whom was referred the bill, entitled, “an act to provide for placing buoys on certain rocks off the harbor of New-London, and in Providence river,” and having adopted the same, and agreed that the bill be amended accordingly.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, “an act transferring, for a limited time, the jurisdiction of suits and offences, from the district to the circuit court of New-Hampshire, and affixing certain duties, in respect to invalid pensions, to the attorney of the said district,” was read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
Mr. Vining notified the Senate, that he should on Monday next, move for leave to bring in a bill, to alter the times of holding the circuit courts of the United States, in the district of Delaware.
Mr. Ellsworth from the committee to whom was referred the bill, to make provision for the widow and orphan children of Robert Forsyth, who was killed in the service of the United States, reported an
amendment, which was adopted, and it was agreed that the bill should be amended accordingly.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the third reading.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Lambert, in the absence of Mr. Beckley their clerk, detained by sickness.
“Mr. President—The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed two enrolled bills, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President.”
And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, “an act to authorize the President of the United States in certain cases to alter the place for holding a session of Congress;” also the enrolled bill, entitled, “an act for the relief of Stephen Paranque,” and they were delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
Agreeable to the order of the day the Senate resumed the motion made the 25th inst. to take into consideration the state of the nation, and after debate.
Ordered, That the consideration thereof be postponed.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Lambert—
“Mr. President—The House of Representatives recede from their disagreement to the amendment insisted on by the Senate, to the bill, entitled, “an act to provide for the erecting and repairing of arsenals and magazines, and for other purposes.”
And he withdrew.
The Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock on Monday morning.
Congress of the United States.
House of Representatives
Thursday, April 14.
Mr. Swift's observations upon the resolution introduced by Mr. Clark, to prohibit the importation of the manufactures of Great Britain and Ireland, till satisfaction should be made for the spoliations on our commerce—for the negroes carried away contrary to the treaty of peace—and till the western posts be given up.
Mr. SWIFT commenced his observations by remarking that it was extremely painful to consume the time of the committee in discussing a measure, when it was apparent that there was a decided majority against the opinion which he entertained. But the resolution on the table deeply affected the interest of his country, and would probably be productive of the greatest injury—he therefore deemed it proper for him to offer his sentiments on the subject.
He said if we turned our attention to a period not very remote, we should find our country flourishing in the highest prosperity and felicity—but the prospect had lately been changed. We have been attacked on all sides, and our commerce nearly destroyed. In the West Indies we have not only suffered spoliations on our trade, but our citizens have been exposed to the most aggravated insults and abuse—all wished to obtain redress for these injuries—the difference of opinion respected mode: It was therefore extremely unfair to charge the gentlemen who opposed this measure with tameness under the insults and injuries offered to their country, because they deemed this mode to be inefficient, when they declared their readiness to pursue those measures which they conceived were most effectual to obtain satisfaction for the injuries we had sustained.
The gentlemen who advocate the resolution on the table, contend, that it is calculated to prevent a war—to preserve peace—obtain satisfaction for our injuries and bring Great Britain to her senses. If such would be the effect of the measure, no person would oppose it. But what reason have we to believe that such will be the effect it will produce? The only principle by which the measure can operate, is, that so important and interesting to Great Britain, is our commercial connection—that rather than sacrifice it, they will comply with our terms. But can it be said, that our commerce is so important to them that to deprive them of it will necessarily produce this effect. The contrary was demonstrated in the late war which terminated in our revolution. The British nation were able to exist not only
without our commerce, but at the same time, to carry on a war against us, and against France, Holland, and Spain, in which they obtained victories over the fleets of those nations. All this they were able to do without our commerce—and they cannot now be said to be so dependent on us that they cannot live without us. It cannot therefore be said that this measure must necessarily produce the effects which are contemplated.
Mr. S. observed, that there were conclusive reasons to believe that the resolution would not produce such effects. It must certainly be considered as containing a menace—a threat—and as dictating terms to Great Britain. All acknowledged that nation to be haughty, insolent, and imperious, in the highest degree. Will not their pride and importance be wounded at an attempt to impose upon them the conditions by which our commercial connection is to be continued? Will they not consider the national dignity to be insulted? Will it not excite a resentment and indignation that will preclude all possibility of accommodation? The sentiments of the British nation in these respects are by no means to be justified—but if we intend a negotiation, we ought to pursue it in such a manner as will probably produce success, and not address a proud nation in that menacing tone, which will defeat the object we wish to obtain.
It happens that some gentlemen have made singular calculations upon the success of this measure. They suppose that if Congress pass an act prescribing the terms of accommodation and transmit it to our Minister resident at London, that Great Britain will be alarmed and frightened at the prospect of the loss of our commerce—that they will immediately comply with our terms and make us the reparation we demand. An act of Congress is to govern one of the most proud, insolent, and powerful nations on the globe. If we are not proud and insolent, we at least have a claim to a liberal share of vanity and self-confidence. This would be an excellent instrument to govern the British nation—but we have reason to think, that they will laugh at the idea, instead of being frightened.
Mr. S. then remarked, that we ought to pursue a different mode—that by the laws of nations, negotiation, unaccompanied by any menacing measures was the proper step, and there was the fairest prospect of success. He considered the controversy and dispute subsisting between Great Britain, and the United States to be in a situation peculiarly proper for negotiation, and that there was the fairest basis for explanation and accommodation. He said that no complaint had been made on our part to the court of Great Britain, stating our injuries and demanding satisfaction—and that when Mr. Pinckney our minister at London, demanded an explanation of the intention of the British court by the order of the 6th of November, they declared that no condemnations were to take place in virtue of it, which would not have been legal if the order had not been issued. A construction was put upon that order by the ministry, which denies the principles on which the condemnation in the West Indies had been founded, and which of course, disavows the transactions of which we complain.
We may therefore fairly suppose, that the Court of Admiralty in the West Indies, have contradicted the orders and intentions of the British Ministry. We have not heard what effect these condemnations of our vessels, have had on the British Court.—If we should state to them, the injuries we have sustained, which we ought to do, as they have been committed in a remote part of their dominions apparently contrary to the design of the court. There is the strongest reason to believe, that we shall obtain redress, because by their own construction, of the order of the 6th of November, they have disapproved of the principle, by which the injuries have been committed, and of course, they are bound by their own construction, to make us that satisfaction, which we demand.
Mr. S. said if we conducted a negotiation, without giving offence, it was probable we should obtain the influence of the British subjects in our favor. If, when the American merchants in London, discovered the order of the 6th of November, they were alarmed, and immediately demanded an explanation of the court, This shews that there is a powerful interest in that country, in favour of a com-
mercial connection with this:—If we do nothing to wound their pride, this influence will be exerted to preserve the connection. The mutual interest, and welfare of both countries, may be fairly taken into consideration, in adjusting the dispute. But if we adopt a menacing measure, offensive to the nation; we shall lose the influence of our friends, in accomplishing an accommodation. While such is the state of our affairs, we ought to try a fair negotiation on equal and liberal terms, unembarrassed by any menace or insult, and there can be no doubt, but that the measure will be attended with success. But if Great Britain will not negotiate and do justice to this Country, Mr. S. pledged himself, to support the most energetic measures to assert our rights, and maintain our national dignity. When war had become unavoidable, and that time might happen, he would meet it with firmness and fortitude—but while it was possible to preserve peace, he conceived it to be a duty, he owed his country, to do all in his power to preserve it.
(To be Continued.)
From the American Daily Advertiser.
Messrs. Dunlap & Claypoole,
I TAKE the liberty of troubling you to publish the following extracts from the President's Speech to both houses of Congress, at the opening of the present session, on the 3d of December; and to recommend the sentiments therein contained to the particular attention of all your readers, being as applicable in the present situation of our affairs as at any former period.
After having taken a view of the situation of the United States, in relation to the powers at war, he proceeds as follows.
“I cannot recommend to your notice measures for the fulfilment of our duties to the rest of the world, without again pressing upon you the necessity of placing ourselves in a condition of complete defence and of exacting from them, the fulfilment of their duties towards us. The United States ought not to indulge a persuasion, that, contrary to the order of human events, they will forever keep at a distance those painful appeals to arms, with which the history of every nation abounds. There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known that we are at all times ready for war.”
He then refers to certain documents shewing the amount and kinds of arms and military stores on hand, and recommends a further provision, (as also a different organization of the militia) in order that nothing might be left to the uncertainty of procuring a warlike apparatus, in the moment of public danger. After which he observes, “Nor can such arrangements, with such objects, be exposed to the censure or jealousy of the warmest friends of republican governments. They are incapable of abuse in the hands of the militia, who ought to possess a pride in being the depositary of the force of the Republic, and may be trained to a degree of energy, equal to every military exigency of the United States.”
His concluding advice is worthy of himself, and ought not to be overlooked by Congress. “Permit me, gentlemen, to bring to your remembrance the magnitude of your task. Without an unprejudiced coolness, the welfare of the government may be hazarded; without harmony, as far as consists with freedom of sentiment, its dignity may be lost. But as the legislative proceedings of the United States will never, I trust, be reproached for the want of temper or of candour; so shall not the public happiness languish, from the want of my strenuous and warmest co-operation.”
If the foregoing advice was fully complied with by Congress, I think I could venture to predict that we would have no occasion to engage in a ruinous war. In addition to the act for fortifying the ports and harbours and procuring warlike stores, it is sincerely wished that provision might be made for selecting a respectable force from the militia—provide the necessary ways and means; and leave the rest to the Executive.
I by no means despair of the ability of this country to defend itself against a for-

PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 17. From Correspondents. The time may not be far off, says a correspondent, when the intrigues of a certain faction to prevent negotiation, and thereby to make war inevitable, will be exposed to the public notice. By a close attention to facts and water carriage, the capital of money would be replaced by the sales of them as above mentioned. This operation when completed would be a new creation of property.
From Correspondents. A paragraph in Mr. Bache's paper, thinks that by collecting papers of the speeches of certain members of Congress, the public would gain a very correct knowledge of the political views and principles of those members. It is probable that this pamphil has been a chief guide for that paper. For it is well known that the said paper has been a most unscrupulous with these precious papers of the public, as well as of the press, this to be seen in abundance however.
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, dated April 14, 1794. A Dutch ship is now in sight, consigned to Wm. Hodgson. There is a British vessel from Spain, arrived at Dumfries on Saturday last, consigned to Dumfries and Wilson. How they escaped from the French fleet, I cannot account. The Captain of the latter brings accounts that the British fleet at Gibraltar, took the American vessels under convoy, and protected them until they got to North America, as to be out of danger of the Algerines, there being a Cruiser then laying in the American waters. He mentions that the American vessels, watching the movements of the Algerines, and a bad press, like a noted Jay, will not be able to gain credit even for the most prudent and prudent.
A list of the British naval force in the West Indies. Yesterday failed on a cruise the French privateer Xebec the Sans Curote, of 10 guns and 90 men.
By this Day's Mail. NEW YORK, April 16. By accounts from Barbadoes the middle of this week the Packet had not arrived there.
Foreign Intelligence. NATIONAL CONVENTION, Jan. 9. From the Representative of the people of France. "I send thee, President, some copies of the trial of the too famous Bishop of Autun, president of the superior council of the rebels of La Vendee at Chatillon. He was yesterday sentenced to the punishment due to the heinous crimes of which he was guilty. It is a simple and easy operation. It is the method of clearing hands by political means of giving production, and value to large tracts of new lands in the United States."
White Silk Stockings. High dressed English fashion A box of French nankeen Hanging Paper of the best patterns and colors A few pieces of Long Lawns An invoice of Satin Cloaks, which on account of the season will be sold low and at a long credit. Do. do. Port Wine Do. do. Madeira Do. do. Some Calcutta Wine Burgundy Wine and Claret. April 17.
Louis Osmont, Has removed from No. 40, north Third Street, to No. 117, north Second Street, between Arch and Race Streets, in those stores lately occupied by Mr. Sherman, opposite to Messrs J. W. and W. Gibbs, where he keeps his Wholesale Warehouse, for the sale of all sorts of Goods, and the translation of all common Business, and
NEW THEATRE. THIS EVENING, The last Performance till the Holidays. A COMIC OPERA, (written by the Author of the Poor Soldier,) called the  Highland Reel. With the Original Overture and Accompaniments. To conclude with a NEW REEL, composed by Mr. Francis, by the characters. A FARCE, called  Mils in her Teens; OR THE  Melody of Lovers. March 17.
sign enemy, at least as we can pretend to a war, that I believe it would be better for the United States, in case it should be necessary, to agree to pay for all the shipping possessed by their Citizens, than to appeal to arms.
land to be a fact, and it is highly worthy of notice, that the expense of clearing an acre of land is fully and completely reimbursed by the neat sales of the pot ashes or potash, which can be made from the wood ashes collected after burning the trees. Hence it would follow, that if a portion of substance should purchase one thousand acres of fine new wood land, at any fixed or given price per acre, for such time as the prices, according to the quality and advantages of land and water carriage, the capital of money employed to make the pot or pearl ashes would be replaced by the sales of them as above mentioned. This operation when completed would be a new creation of property.
Extract of a letter from Messrs. John Bache, Levey and Son, dated Lisbon, February 11, 1794, received via New-York. "Insurance has been effected here at a 1-2 per cent. premium, against the risk of capture by the Algerines, which is moderate considering the season is drawing near, when them rovers may venture into the Atlantic, except that they were hunting out their cruizers about the 10th ult. Three weeks ago, this court sent up to Algiers, a Sloop of War with dispatches, by her return we hope some-thing favorable will result—for it's the general opinion here, that the treaty will not be ratified with them unless they release the American captives."
Extract of a letter from Messrs. John Bache, Levey and Son, dated Lisbon, February 11, 1794, received via New-York. "Insurance has been effected here at a 1-2 per cent. premium, against the risk of capture by the Algerines, which is moderate considering the season is drawing near, when them rovers may venture into the Atlantic, except that they were hunting out their cruizers about the 10th ult. Three weeks ago, this court sent up to Algiers, a Sloop of War with dispatches, by her return we hope some-thing favorable will result—for it's the general opinion here, that the treaty will not be ratified with them unless they release the American captives."
By this Day's Mail. NEW YORK, April 16. By accounts from Barbadoes the middle of this week the Packet had not arrived there.
Foreign Intelligence. NATIONAL CONVENTION, Jan. 9. From the Representative of the people of France. "I send thee, President, some copies of the trial of the too famous Bishop of Autun, president of the superior council of the rebels of La Vendee at Chatillon. He was yesterday sentenced to the punishment due to the heinous crimes of which he was guilty. It is a simple and easy operation. It is the method of clearing hands by political means of giving production, and value to large tracts of new lands in the United States."
White Silk Stockings. High dressed English fashion A box of French nankeen Hanging Paper of the best patterns and colors A few pieces of Long Lawns An invoice of Satin Cloaks, which on account of the season will be sold low and at a long credit. Do. do. Port Wine Do. do. Madeira Do. do. Some Calcutta Wine Burgundy Wine and Claret. April 17.
Louis Osmont, Has removed from No. 40, north Third Street, to No. 117, north Second Street, between Arch and Race Streets, in those stores lately occupied by Mr. Sherman, opposite to Messrs J. W. and W. Gibbs, where he keeps his Wholesale Warehouse, for the sale of all sorts of Goods, and the translation of all common Business, and
NEW THEATRE. THIS EVENING, The last Performance till the Holidays. A COMIC OPERA, (written by the Author of the Poor Soldier,) called the  Highland Reel. With the Original Overture and Accompaniments. To conclude with a NEW REEL, composed by Mr. Francis, by the characters. A FARCE, called  Mils in her Teens; OR THE  Melody of Lovers. March 17.
Next number of this Gazette will be published on Saturday.
POTATOES, A NEW BARRELS OF Well picked, out of a very large quantity— AND A FEW  Tierces of Rice, FOR SALE BY  Louis Osmont, No. 117, north Second Street. April 17.
To be Let, For Merchants Compting Houses or Public Offices,  Two brick 3 story Houses, HAVING 6 rooms in each, with fire places beside grates, situated on the south westerly side of Dock Street, between Pearl and Walnut Streets, Enquire of  BENJAMIN W. MORRIS, Revenue Office, April 16th, 1794.
Treasury Department, Revenue Office, April 16th, 1794.
Communications by post or otherwise, will be received by way of information at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue from persons willing to supply information, Cannon Ball, and shells, for the fortifications and ships of war. The first of the several for cannon, in preparing and mixing the metal, in casting and boring the cannon (which are to be cast solid) will require to be particularly stated.
PIRACY! At the time of their entering the vessel, there was a black man on board by the name of John Dunham, who was made of the vessel under the other portions were mariners. Dunham is a married man, and has a family at Nan-tucket. The cargo of the vessel consisted of the following articles:—2 casks containing 74 pieces linen; 1 bale Wine-Glasses; 1 bale containing 9 pieces Broadcloth; 1 do. 9 do. 79 pieces 2 mts of Salt; the had seven small arms and some pistols.
THE LATE PERFORMANCE TILL THE HOLIDAYS. A COMIC OPERA, (written by the Author of the Poor Soldier,) called the  Highland Reel. With the Original Overture and Accompaniments. To conclude with a NEW REEL, composed by Mr. Francis, by the characters. A FARCE, called Mils in her Teens; OR THE Melody of Lovers. March 17.
NEW THEATRE. THIS EVENING, The last Performance till the Holidays. A COMIC OPERA, (written by the Author of the Poor Soldier,) called the  Highland Reel. With the Original Overture and Accompaniments. To conclude with a NEW REEL, composed by Mr. Francis, by the characters. A FARCE, called  Mils in her Teens; OR THE  Melody of Lovers. March 17.
White Silk Stockings. High dressed English fashion A box of French nankeen Hanging Paper of the best patterns and colors A few pieces of Long Lawns An invoice of Satin Cloaks, which on account of the season will be sold low and at a long credit. Do. do. Port Wine Do. do. Madeira Do. do. Some Calcutta Wine Burgundy Wine and Claret. April 17.

Concluding Sales.
THE Subscriber having entered into Co-partnership with Mr. John Bartholomew in the business of Sugar Refining, will dispose of the
Remaining Stock on hand CONSISTING OF Silver, Plated, & Japan Wares, Plated Coach & Saddle Furniture, &c. &c. By Wholesale at Prime Cost for Cash. John Dorsey, No. 22, North 3d Street. April 22.
The Ground Plan OF THE City and Suburbs OF PHILADELPHIA.
TAKEN FROM ACTUAL SURVEY. IT is with pleasure that the publisher has to inform his subscribers and the public in general, that the plate is now under the hands of the engraver, and in greater forwardness than was at first contemplated. At the same time he begs leave to remind them, that subscription papers are still open at most of the noted book-stores in the city; and that he hopes from the whole of them to be enabled to form such a respectable catalogue of names, as will do credit to the work, as well as afford a reasonable encouragement to the undertaker. Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Market Street. April 14.
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA. In the House of Representatives, DECEMBER 21st, 1793.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of public Accounts, have reported, that they cannot proceed to the investigation of the Treasury Accounts, respecting special Indents, without knowing the outstanding amount thereof in circulation: Therefore, Resolved, That all holders of special Indents be directed, and required, on or before the first day of November next, to deliver the special Indents in their possession to one or other of the Commissioners of the Treasury, who are to give receipts for the same, and to report to the Commissioners on public accounts, on or before the tenth day of November next, the amount by them respectively received, and also to the Legislature, at their meeting in November next, and that all special Indents not rendered into the Treasury as above, on or before the first day of November next, shall be, and the same are hereby barred.
Resolved, That public notice of this resolution be given in the several Gazettes in this State, once every three weeks, until the first day of November next. And that the Delegates of this State in the Congress of the United States, be requested to cause this resolution to be published in one or more papers in the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, and that provision will be made for the expenses attending such publication.
Ordered, That the resolution be sent to the Senate for their concurrence. By order of the House, JOHN SANFORD DART, C. H. R. In the SENATE, DECEMBER 21st, 1793. Resolved, That this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the foregoing resolutions. Ordered, That the resolutions be sent to the House of Representatives. by order of the Senate, FELIX WARLEY, Clerk. ewt:Nov
Lately Published.
SOLD BY Thomas Dobson,
No. 41, SOUTH SECOND-STREET: THE History of New-Hampshire, from the Discovery of the River Piscataqua—by Jeremiah Belknap, D. D. 3 Vols. Price in Boards, 4 1/2 Dollars. The Forrester, an American Fable, being a Sequel to the History of John Bull the Clothier. Price, 75 Cents. A Discourse, intended to commemorate the Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus; delivered at the request of the Historical Society in Massachusetts, October 23d, 1792, being the completion of the Third Century, since that memorable event. To which are added, Four Dissertations, connected with the subject—By the same author. Price, 50 Cents. March 17. tuth&gw
St. Domingo Sufferers.
THOSE persons who undertook to collect the subscription made for the relief of the above unfortunate persons, are requested to complete their returns, where they have, not already done it, and to deliver the same with any balance they may hold, into the hands of the Treasurer, who will receive any subscription which remains uncollected, or any fresh donation. It is hoped instant attention will be paid to this notice, to enable the committee of distribution to close their accounts and give further relief to a number of those persons still remaining here, whose situation is truly distressing.
By order of the committee of distribution, Robert Smith, Treasurer. April 9, 1794. P.S. It is requested the different Printers will for a few days, publish the above.
JAMES LEACH,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, That from the encouragement he has received, from several respectable Gentlemen, he is induced once more, to embark in the PAPER LINE—and would offer his services to all those Gentlemen, who can place confidence in him; and he assures those who employ him, that their confidence shall not be misplaced;—but it shall be his constant endeavor, to pay the strictest attention to their best interest, in all negotiations whatever. He has taken the Chamber in State-Street, over Mr. David Townsend, Watch Maker's Shop.—Where PUBLIC SECURITIES, of all kinds, are bought and sold; and where Commission Business of all kinds, will be transacted on reasonable terms. HOUSES and VESSELS will be constantly exposed for sale, on commission.
** Cash paid for Salem, Providence, a Portsmouth BILLS. N. B. If any Gentleman in Philadelphia, or New-York, has any business to transact at Boston, in Paper Negotiations, he will be happy to be employed on commission. Boston, Jan. 24, 1794. mw&f
Just Published, AND TO BE SOLD BY THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone house, No. 41, South Second Street,
Historical Collections: CONSISTING OF STATE PAPERS, And other authentic Documents, intended as materials for an History of the United States of America. BY EBENEZER HAZARD, A. M.
In two large quarto volumes, price ten dollars in boards. Subscribers will be furnished with the 2d. volume on paying three dollars and a quarter—having paid five dollars and a quarter on receiving the 1st.
This second volume comprehends, among other interesting particulars, a complete copy of the Records of the United Colonies of N. England, in which the conduct of the commissioners respecting the general concerns of the colonies—the neighbouring Indians—and the Dutch at Manhattan (now New-York) is particularly detailed.
** Materials are collected sufficient to form a THIRD VOLUME. The time of publishing will depend on the encouragement to be derived from subscriptions which will be received by Thomas Dobson, Philadelphia; Jere. Libbey, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Thomas & Andrews, & Dav. West, Boston; Ithia Thomas, Worcester; Isaac Biers, New-Haven; Timothy Green, New-London; Jacob Richardson, Newport; John Carter, Providence; Hugh Gaine, Thomas Allen, and Samuel Campbell, New-York; Fred. Rick Craig, Wilmington, Delaware; James Rice, Baltimore; Mr. Lindsey, Norfolk; David Henderson, Fredericksburg; John Grammar Petersburg; Augustine Davis, Richmond; F. X. Martin, Newbern, N. C. John Bradley, Wilmington; and William Price Young, Charleston. April 4. mw&f&gw
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For Printing by Subscription, An Original Novel, In Four Volumes, duodecimo, Dedicated, by Permission, to Mrs. Bingham, ENTITLED, Trials of the Human Heart. By Mrs. ROWSON, Of the New Theatre, Philadelphia, Author of Victoria, Inquisitor, Charlotte, Fille de Chambre, &c. &c.
“If there's a pow'r above us, (And that there is, all Nature cries aloud Thro' all her works) he must delight in virtue, And that which he delights in, must be happy.”
“The soul, secur'd in her existence, smiles At the drawn dagger, & defies its point” CONDITIONS. I. The work to be printed with a neat type on good paper. II. Price to subscribers four dollars bound, one half to be paid at the time of subscribing. III. The subscribers' names will be prefixed as patrons of the undertaking.
** Subscriptions are received by the Author, the corner of Seventh and Chestnut streets, Messrs. Carey, Rice, and Dobson, Philadelphia—Mr. Green, Annapolis—Messrs. Allen, Berry, and S. Campbell, New-York—Messrs. West, Thomas, and Andrew Blake, and Larkin, Boston—Mr. Haswell, Vermont—Messrs. Rice, and Edwards, Baltimore—Mr. W. P. Young, Charleston. April 2. mw&f&gw
TO BE SOLD,
And entered upon the fifth of May, The noted Estate, called Johnson Hall:
Lying in the Mohawk country, state of New York, formerly the seat of Sir William Johnson, containing about seven hundred acres of land, which is of the very best quality; together with the stock, and farming utensils. The buildings are large and convenient, and fit for a gentleman's seat. The payments will be made easy, on good security. For further particulars enquire of George Metcalf, Esq. on the premises, of Silas Talbot, Esq. at Philadelphia, of Samuel Ward and Brothers, in New-York, or of the subscriber in Providence. Fabraz Bowen. Philad. March 26. mw&f&in
The following memorial from Samuel Hopkins, was read in the House of Representatives of this Commonwealth, the 19th inst.
To the Speaker and Members of the Assembly of Pennsylvania:
THE Subscriber apprehends he has at great labour and expence much improved on the common mode of manufacturing pot and pearl ashes, for which improvement the United States have granted him, an exclusive right for a term of years. The advantages over the former is set forth by divers Certificates, one of which signed by David Rittenhouse, Doctor Rush and others, hath been published. By variety of improvements in the application of the principle, he apprehends he has so far simplified it, that at small expence it may be conducted by women or children, altho' larger the works greater the profits resulting in proportion. In a work that may cost about 12 dollars to be worked by a boy of 12 or 13 years old, with attention, may make 150 weight of pearl ashes, and with good house ashes at 9d per bushel, wood at 20s per cord; the pearl ashes so made when sold at the common price of 50s per hundred, leaves about 40s for his week's labour. The process is allowed to be easy and familiar, one of those small works is now standing at his house in Arch Street No. 43, and is free for inspection to any that inclines to visit it; he therefore wishes a suitable Committee may be appointed, one or more members of each County to examine the same, see some experiments performed, and should it be thought after every necessary examination, this improvement preferable to the former, and a general benefit to this State, in bringing forward this manufacture in which little heretofore have been done, he willing to relinquish his aforesaid right, as far as relates to Pennsylvania, for such a compensation as the merits of it may appear reasonable to desire. SAMUEL HOPKINS. 2d Mo. 19, 1794.
A work that may cost about 300 dollars when compleat with 4 large boilers worked by 2 fires, 2 hands may make as much pearl ashes as common black salts, perhaps 18 or 20 cwt. per week, it may require about 7 cord of wood. The quantity made in a certain given time, will always depend on the attention of the workmen, the size of the furnace, the quality of the ashes, &c. &c.
The Committee appointed Feb. 25, last, on the memorial of Samuel Hopkins, made report, which was read as follows, viz:
The Committee to whom was referred the application of Samuel Hopkins to the Legislature, on the subject of an improvement discovered by him in the manufacture of pot and pearl ashes, beg leave to report—That they think favourably of the prayer of the said applicant, and are of opinion that it will be advantageous for the State to have the mode invented by him, rendered of general utility, by the purchase of his exclusive privilege in the discovery, which they understand may be effected on very moderate terms; they therefore recommend the following resolution:
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to bring in a bill to grant the sum of £ to Samuel Hopkins, in reward of his discovery, and as a compensation for the surrender of his exclusive right to said improvement, within the limits of this commonwealth. Ordered to lie on the table.
Just Imported,
In the Ship Edward, Capt. Crandon, from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz.
HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. dlw3tawtf
Stock Brokers Office,
No. 16, Wall-street, NEW-YORK. THE Subscriber intending to confine himself entirely to the PURCHASE & SALE OF STOCKS ON COMMISSION, begs leave to offer his services to his friends and others, in the line of a Stock Broker. Those who may please to favor him with their business, may depend upon having it transacted with the utmost fidelity and dispatch. Orders from Philadelphia, Boston, or any other part of the United States, will be strictly attended to. LEONARD BLECKER. m&thf
The annual election
FOR Directors and a Treasurer
OF THE Library Company of Philadelphia,
WILL be held at the LIBRARY, in Fifth Street, on Monday the fifth of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the Treasurer will attend to receive the annual payments.
As there are several shares on which fines are due, the owners of them, or their representatives, are hereby notified, that they will be forfeited, agreeably to the laws of the Company, unless the said fines are paid off on the fifth day of May, or within ten days after.
By Order of the Directors. BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Secretary. April 7. m&w 5th May.
Samuel Coates,
At his Store, No. 82, South Front Street, HATH FOR SALE, 94 Barrels
New England Beef, 29 barrels liver oil, 25 barrels Cider, 92 boxes of Candles, 1500 pair of men's leather shoes 642 bushels of Barley A quantity of Tow Linen Duro, of New-England Soal leather 40 bags of excellent cotton 4 boxes of Chocolate 3000 wt. of Alspice 700 cases of the best Holland gin. April 1. *godw
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
Old Lisbon Wine of a
superior quality in pipes, imported in the ship Wilmington.
OLD SHERRY WINE of the first quality in quarter casks, imported in the brig Nancy capt. Gwin, from Cadiz.
SHELLED ALMONDS and a few kegs of RAISINS, imported in ditto.
Particular TENERIFFE WINES, in pipes bds. and quarter casks, imported in the ship Thomas, capt. Skinner.
A few quarter casks of old particular bill of exchange MADEIRA WINE.
George Meade, Who has also, just arrived and for sale
A SMALL CARGO OF Lisbon Salt.
A quantity of empty BAGS for sale. April 5. daw w&ssm.
Henry Raper State of Maryland. v. Benjamin Gaither High Court of Chancery, and } March 5th. 1794. Basil Gaither
The Complainant states
in his bill that the defendants Benjamin Gaither and Basil Gaither were seized in fee as tenants in common of a tract of land in Frederick County, called Hammonds Strick;—that being so seized, Basil executed a power of attorney to Benjamin authorizing him to sell his, the said Basil's interest in the said land, that afterwards the said Benjamin sold the said land to a certain William Gaither for the consideration of six hundred pounds which hath been since paid, that the said William hath assigned to the Complainant Henry Raper the bond executed by the said Benjamin for the conveyance of the said land: The Complainant now further states (and so appears to the Chancellor) that the defendants are non-residents of the state of Maryland, and therefore out of the reach of the process of this court.
It is therefore adjudged and ordered, that the Complainant procure a copy of this order to be inserted in the newspaper of Angell and Sullivan, and in the United States Gazette at least three weeks successively, before the twentieth day of May next; to the intent that the Defendants and all others, who may conceive themselves interested in the premises, may have notice to appear in this court, on or before the third Tuesday in September next, to show cause wherefore a decree should not pass for vesting in the Complainant a complete legal title to the land aforesaid.
Test, SAMUEL HARVEY HOWARD, Reg. Cur. Con. March 18. tuth&gw
In the Name of the French Republic.
EVERY Frenchman is forbid to violate the Neutrality of the United States. All commissions or authorizations tending to infringe that neutrality, are revoked, and are to be returned to the Agents of the French Republic.
Philadelphia, Ventose 16th, second year of the French Republic, one and indivisible (March 6th, 1794, o. s.)
The Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic. J. H. FAUCHET.
The Editors of newspapers within the United States, are requested to republish the foregoing notice. d
PHILADELPHIA: PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, No. 3, South Fourth-Street.