Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-01-17 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1360.]
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 17, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
For Sale, Two Convenient BRICK HOUSES, Three stories high, 16 feet front, and 40 feet deep each...
MRS. GRAT TAN Respectfully informs her friends, and the public in general, that on Tuesday the 10th day of January...
Linen and Muslin Warehouse. Book Muslins, from 6 3/4 to 12 1/2 per yard. Jacquet ditto, from 8 3/4 to 9 3/4 per yard...
FOR SALE, A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 3 1-2 dollars. A full ruffled ditto, 4 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 5 dollars...
FOR SALE, The fast-sailing Schooner ORION; Seventy tons burthen; fifteen months old; her frame is of the best of white oak...
Excellent pickled Salmon in barrels, the best of American Mefs Beef, and some very excellent Boston manufactured Chocolate.
For Sligo and Killibegs, The American Ship NANOR, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed.
William Bell; Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted. 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens...
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co.
For Sale, or Charter, The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792...
Boarding and Lodging May be had at No. 62, Penn-street, in a creditable family. January 9
SALT PETRE. A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street. November 5
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting, For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street. December 15
NOTICE. THE Sales of LANDS of the United States, in the several public papers, will commence this evening...
Washington Lottery. TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street...
FOR SALE, About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania...
FOR SALE, By private contract, a very valuable Estate, known by the name of CHATHAM, MOST delightfully situated on the north bank of Rappahannock river...
FOR SALE, A Square of LOTS, At the upper end of Frederickburg, beginning opposite to the lower corner of Doctor Wellford's...
A CARD. If Monsieur G. H. SOLE, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August...
Cheap French China. THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too inordinate...
Imported from London & Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted. Wine-Bottles in hampers.
Also on hand, Madeira wine, very old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks. Holland gin in pipes, first quality.
Particular Teneriffe Wine, 50 Quarter-casks Particular Teneriffe WINE, Of a superior quality, For Sale by A. Marple & Israel W. Morris...
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company, January 6, 1797. At a meeting of the President and Managers, a dividend of five dollars per share, was declared for the last half year...
TENCH FRANCIS, Treasurer. Office of the Insurance Company of North America, January 9th, 1797. The Dividend declared by the Directors, for the last six months, is two dollars, for each share of stock in this company...
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c. This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foddick, from London, And FOR SALE by GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE...
GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c. Among which are, Five kinds of Asparagus, Three kinds of Cresses, Four kinds of Beets...
FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS, Being the most extensive ever imported into this city. The above are from a capital Seedsmen in London, and are warranted fresh and good.
WANTED, A MECHANIC, to erect Spinning and Weaving Machines by water, such as are used at my manufactory—Apply to JAMES DAVENPORT...
FOR SALE, At Whitefides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Dec. 9. Fresh Teas, Souchong, Bohea.
WM. HOLDERNESS, No. 76, HIGH-STREET, Was received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods...
Public Notice, IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I have applied to the judges of the Supreme Court of this state, to supply the defect in my Title to a lot of ground, situate on the West side of Fourth-street...
Bank of Pennsylvania, January 4, 1797. At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share was declared for the last 6 months...
A Quantity of Brandy, FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes. Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds. Old Hock, in cases of 40 dozen each.
For Sale, By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels. Ditto Herring and Mackerel.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES to ascertain, whether a certain EDWARD NEVILL, by trade a Stone-Cutter, or Brick-Layer, who quitted Ireland in 1783, or 1784, and came into this Country...
Women's Cloaks, GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street, Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Foddick, via London, an assortment of Scarlet, Drab, Purple and Pearl.
The Elephant, Now exhibited, was bought for Ten Thousand Dollars. He is 3 years old, 6 feet high, growing to 18 feet. He eats 150 weight a-day, and drinks a barrel of water...

New Theatre.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 28, Will be presented, A COMEDY, called Every one has his Fault.
Lord Norland, Mr. Warren; Sir Robert Ramble, Mr. Wignall; Mr. Solus, Mr. Morris; Mr. Harmony, Mr. Bates; Captain Irwin, (1st time) Mr. Cooper; Mr. Placid, Mr. Moreton; Hammond, Mr. Warrell, jun.; Porter, Mr. Warrell; Edward, Miss L'Estrange; Lady Eleanor Irwin, 1st time, Mrs. Merry; Mrs. Placid, (first time) Mrs. Oldmixon; Miss Spinster, Mrs. L'Estrange; Miss Woodburn, Mrs. Morris.
To which will be added A Comic Opera, in two acts (as performed at Covent-Garden Theatre upwards of 150 nights), called The Lock and Key.
Brummagem, Mr. Francis; Cheerly, Mr. Darley, jun.; Captain Vain, Mr. Fox; Ralph, Mr. Harwood; Florella, Mrs. Warrell; Fanny, Mrs. Oldmixon; Selina, Mrs. Harvey; Dolly, Miss Milbourne.
The public are respectfully informed, that after this evening the above Opera will necessarily be laid aside for a considerable time.
On Friday a celebrated Comedy in three acts, (not performed this season) called The MOUNTAINEERS—with Entertainments.
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit one Dollar, and Gallery, half a dollar. Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-store No. 50 High-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the theatre, from 10 till 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
MR. FENNELL
Respectfully informs the Public, that
THIS EVENING, Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7 o'clock,
Will be delivered,
(FIRST PART) PREDATORY OBSERVATIONS, ON ELOQUENCE,
Including selections from Dr. Blair.
(SECOND PART) CRITICAL OBSERVATIONS ON MILTON.
Description of the fall of the Rebel Angels, Milton. Satan's Speech, do. Belzebub's Speech, do. Satan's Reply, do. (THIRD PART.) Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, Pope. Ode on the Passions, Collins.
On THURSDAY, (FIRST PART) Selections from the Vicar of Wakefield, Goldsmith. (SECOND PART) Edwin and Emma, Mallet. Lavinia, Thompson. (THIRD PART) The Hermit, Parnell.
On SATURDAY, On the Means of Improvement in Eloquence, with selections from the most admired pieces of oratory.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, S. Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookfeller, Market-street—Half a dollar each.
MRS. GRATTAN
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that the second
LADIES' CONCERT
Will be THIS EVENING, Tuesday, January 17, at Mr. Oellers's Hotel, Act I.
Grand Sinfonie, Haydn. Holy Lord, Mrs. Grattan, Handel. Concerto Violin, Mr. Gillingham. Trio and Chorus, Siege of Belgrade, Storace.
Act II.
Concerto in Bb. Mrs. Grattan, Duffek. Ah non sai, Mrs. Grattan, Sarti. Quartett, Pleyel. Grand Chorus Pirate, Storace.
* * * The Concert to begin at half past six; and at half past eight, the music will attend for the Ball.
Mrs. Grattan begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that the subscription-book is at her house No 39, North Sixth-street, for the reception of those names who wish to honor her with their commands. A subscription for eight nights 16 dollars, including a Gentleman and Lady's ticket, both transferable—Half subscriptions 8 dollars, including one ticket—Single ticket 1 dollars.
Mrs. Grattan takes the liberty of requesting the subscribers to send for their tickets any day after Thursday, the 15th of December, at No. 39, North Sixth-street.
* * * Single tickets to be had the day of the Concert only, at the Bar of Mr. Oellers's Hotel.
WM. HAYDON, Drawing-Master, from London,
Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science, attends young Ladies and Gentlemen at their respective homes. His terms are 6 dollars per month for attendance three times per week. Likewise all kinds of ornamental Painting, Flowers, Fruit, &c. taught on the above terms. A line directed to W. H. left with the Editor of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 13. co2w
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met.
The memorial of the president and managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehannah canal navigation, and the Delaware and Schuylkill canal—
[Concluded from yesterday's Gazette.]
Your memorialists, therefore, finding their pressures from the nature of the case, rather increased than diminished since their last application to your honorable body, beg leave to renew their prayer.
First, That the legislature may interest the state in a convenient number of shares in the said canals, at the par value (according to the example of sundry of the sister states) placing the commonwealth on the same footing as the original stock-holders, in respect to future emolument and dividends.
Second, That a convenient sum be advanced on the credit of the stock and tolls of the canals by way of loan from the state, whereby the works may be continued in operation, and the proceeds of the lottery in some degree anticipated, with a prospect of terminating the work and completing both canals within the time limited by law, or that the aid of the legislature may be granted in any other more effectual and better way, which, in their wisdom, they may devise.
But in contemplating the aid expected from the legislature, and considering that, in the arrangement of the state finances for the proportionable benefit of both canals, the sum to be appropriated may not be conveniently issued from the treasury in toto, nor in one year; your memorialists, on mature deliberation, are of opinion, that the first productive aid should be applied to the Delaware and Schuylkill canal, for the following reasons—
1st, Because the said canal, with a sufficient number of workmen and adequate funds, will be soonest put in operation and completed.
2dly, Because the Schuylkill and Susquehannah canal, before the other is completed, cannot be brought into full operation, for transporting produce to the great mart of the city; but when the other is completed, it will yield an immediate toll of great value, by means of the produce and heavy materials for building, with which it will supply the city and its vicinity: and especially by the rich supply of pure and wholesome water, which it is intended to distribute to every house in our metropolis, as well for family use, as for the great purpose of preventing or subduing the ravages of fire—that dreadful foe to life and property, when not under our command.
On this subject, your memorialists beg leave to enlarge, in two distinct views.
First, With respect to pure and wholesome water in great towns, and cities, a writer in a late Boston paper, speaking of the great aqueduct now constructing in that metropolis to supply the houses and shipping, justly observes "That aqueduct water from rivers and pure springs, saves half the expense in soap and half the labour in washing linen: and the ease with which it is washed may make another saving in the wear of the linen in washing nearly equal to the above. But a more interesting consideration and important benefit of pure water is its tendency to preserve health, as water enters into all our food and drink. Our philosophers agree that health depends most essentially on the purity of this element. It is observed also that all water grows worse in cities by the constant accumulation of matter which sinks into the earth; so that all well-water in old cities becomes extremely unwholesome and increases the bills of mortality; and therefore to have water pure and plenty in cities, by every way increasing the means of cleanliness, as well as by rendering the system of nutrition wholesome, must be of the highest consequence to prevent putrid and pestilential fevers and other fatal diseases." The same writer mentions also the additional security from fire, which is to be derived from plenty of water duly distributed through great cities; and concludes with a just pride, that "Boston will be the first large city in the United States, thus accommodated."
Who is there among us, that can call to his remembrance, the number of valuable citizens, swept from us by the pestilential fever of 1793—when the heavens were as iron bound over our heads, without a drop of rain for many weeks, and when, under Providence, had our canal system been in operation, the fever might have been prevented, or its rage soon subdued? Or who is there, that reads the late accounts of the dreadful fires at New-York, Baltimore, Savannah, and other places, with the failure of their well and pump water, or its inadequacy to subdue the conflagrations? Who is there, we say, that considers such dreadful calamities, and would set down to count the cost of preventing them if within our power; when the loss of property, by one single conflagration, may sometimes exceed the whole cost of an artificial supply of water? As to the loss of valuable citizens by pestilential diseases, all cost of prevention vanishes on the comparison; not to mention that when canals and aqueducts of this kind are once duly constructed and finished for great cities, they continue for the benefit of our children, and children's children, to the latest generations. In this view then, when the legislature by a liberal aid, shall have established a confidence in the work, and assured the public mind that this canal will speedily be completed, your memorialists cannot doubt but that the citizens of Philadelphia, so highly interested in its success, with their usual liberality and public spirit, by subscribing for new shares, or by a generous loan, will supply every remaining deficiency in the funds. And the completing of one canal will, by the example of its utility, insure the completion of the other; and even add to the means, by converting the surplus emolument (beyond what the law allows to the stockholders) to the use of the other canal, if necessary, or to other similar improvements.
All which is respectfully submitted. Signed by order and on behalf of the joint boards, ROBERT MORRIS, President. December 24, 1796.
CONTINUATION OF Late Foreign Intelligence.
From the London Gazette, November 5.
Extract of a letter from captain Martin, of his majesty's ship Santa Margareta, to vice-admiral Kingmill, dated at sea, the 24th October, 1796.
I have the honor to inform you, that his majesty's ship under my command has this day captured a very fast sailing ship privateer, called the Le Buonaparte, of 16 guns and 137 men. She has been ten days from Brest, and taken three vessels, viz. ship Clarence, Ashington, from Jamaica to London, sent to Brest—Neptune brig, from Dublin to St. Michael's, sunk—Ann brig, of Poole, to Naples, burnt.
Extract of another letter from captain Martin, of the Santa Margareta, to vice admiral Kingmill, dated the 27th October, 1796.
On the 25th instant, in the morning, we discovered two ships, that immediately made towards us and approached nearly within hail, before they observed the Santa Margareta to be a frigate. They endeavoured to render the retreat of the one or the other secure, by standing on different tacks, and I followed the largest, with little prospect of taking the other; but Mr. Birchall, the first lieutenant, with a degree of zeal and intrepidity that does him the highest honor, voluntarily offered to attack her in a boat: At this time our shot had reduced her sail, so as to enable the boat to get alongside, and I had the satisfaction to see her taken possession of in a most gallant and officer-like manner. The ship we followed struck her colours, after having received a few shot, and proves to be Le Venguer, of 18 guns and 110 men, twelve days from Brest, and had only captured the ship Potomac, from Poole, bound to Newfoundland, with provisions and merchandise, retaken by the boat commanded by lieutenant Birchall.
SPANISH WAR.
From the London Gazette, November 12.
At the Court of St. James's, on the 9th of November, 1796, present the king's most excellent majesty in council.
WHEREAS his majesty has received information that divers unjust seizures have been made in the ports of Spain of the ships and goods of his majesty's subjects, and that acts of hostility and unprovoked aggressions have been committed by the ships of his catholic majesty, on ships and vessels of his majesty and his subjects: His majesty therefore, being determined to take such measures as are necessary for vindicating the honor of the crown, and for procuring reparation and satisfaction for his injured subjects, is pleased, by and with the advice of his privy council, to order and it is hereby ordered that general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the king of Spain, so far as well his majesty's fleets and ships, as also all other ships and vessels that shall be commissioned by letters of marque or general reprisals, or otherwise, by his majesty's commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral of Great-Britain, shall and may seize all ships, vessels, and goods belonging to the king of Spain, or his subjects, or others inhabiting within the kingdom of Spain, and bring the same to judgement in any of the courts of admiralty within his majesty's dominions; and to that end, his majesty's advocate general with the advocate of the admiralty, are forthwith to prepare the draught of a commission, and to present the same to his majesty at this board, authorising the commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral, or any person or persons by them empowered and appointed, to issue forth and grant letters of marque and reprisals, to any of his majesty's subjects, or others whom the said commissioners shall deem fitly qualified in that behalf, for the apprehending, seizing, and taking the ships, vessels, and goods belonging to Spain, and the vassals and subjects of the king of Spain, or any inhabiting within his countries, territories or dominions; and that such powers and clauses be inserted in the said commission as have been usual, and are according to former precedents.—And his majesty's said advocate general, with the advocate of the admiralty, are also forthwith to prepare a draught of a commission, and present the same to his majesty at this board, authorising the said commissioners for executing the office of lord high admiral to will and require the high court of admiralty of Great-Britain, and the lieutenant and judge of the said court, his surrogate or surrogates as also the several courts of admiralty within his majesty's dominions, to take cognizance of, and judicially proceed upon, all and all manner of captures, seizures, prize; and reprisals of all ships and goods that are or shall be taken, and to hear and determine the same; and, according to the course of admiralty and the laws of nations, to adjudge and condemn all such ships, vessels, and goods as shall belong to Spain, or the vassals and subjects of the king of Spain, or to any others inhabiting within any of his countries, territories and dominions; and that such powers and clauses be inserted in the said commission as have been usual and according to former precedents; and they are likewise to prepare and lay before his majesty at this board, a draught of such instructions as may be proper to be sent to the courts of admiralty in his majesty's foreign governments and plantations, for their guidance herein: as also another draught of instructions for such ships as shall be commissioned for the purposes aforementioned.
Chatham P. Liverpool, Dorset. Macartney. Portland. Falmouth. Westmoreland. Stafford. Spencer. W. Pitt.
CARTHAGENA, October 30.
The squadron under Langara has made a very clumsy debut.
The Ships Neptune and St. Joseph had cut off two vessels of the English division, and might have engaged them; instead of which, however they did not fire a gun, altho' within half cannon shot; they returned to the squadron to relate the number of vessels they had seen, which every body knew as well as they did. This cowardice begetting a suspicion of treason, all the journals of the squadron were inspected by the admiral.
On the 13th Oct. the Mahonnaise, one of the finest frigates in Europe, failed out of this port to carry coast pilots to the fleet. She was met at cape Gate by an English frigate, who, after an engagement of two hours and a quarter took and carried her into Gibraltar. On that day we distinctly heard the cannonade, which lasted from 9 o'clock A. M. till half past eleven; and what is extraordinary, there were in the road 6 frigates and a 74 gun ship, who did not give themselves the trouble to look what was the matter.
LUGANO, October 29.
The army of Gen. Alvinzy, about 30,000 strong has penetrated thro' Frioul, and carried its advanced guard to Traviso, where on the 23d of October the whole army was expected. General Davidovich with an army almost as considerable, penetrated thro' Tyrol; and on the 18th or 20th of October it must have reached the lake of Garda. If the garrison of Mantua make a sortie while the two armies attack its front, Buonaparte, whose troops occupy the environs of Callenuovo, will have an excellent opportunity for displaying those brilliant talents which have distinguished his military career.
COLOGNE, November 1.
Our letters from the Upper Rhine state that the last battle between the archduke and Moreau was extremely bloody and decisive. We are assured that eight thousand were left on the field of battle, and that the crossing of the Rhine by the French was the event of this action.
That which took place on the 27th ult. in the Hundsruck was not consequential as to the loss of men on the part of the imperialists; but the gains which the French recovered on this occasion are of extreme importance.
COBLENTZ, Nov. 2.
We continue to enjoy the most perfect tranquillity. Nevertheless general Kleber has put our city in a state of siege, by a resolution, dated 7th Brumaire, October 28, consisting of eleven articles.
MANHEIM, November 2.
On the Upper Rhine the imperial army advanced on the 27th as far as Hunningen, upon which the French quitted their bridge battalions there; so that the French at present only occupy Kehl, on the right bank of the Rhine, for the taking of which the Austrians are now making the great preparations. The lines round Kehl are entirely completed, all measures for beginning a siege are taken, and the heavy artillery from Mannheim arrived there yesterday. The bombardment is expected to commence almost immediately. The bridge near Philippsburg has been destroyed by the imperialists.
It is said that the French army of the Sambre and Meuse, which is now assembled on the Hundsruck in great force, is intended to join the right wing of the army of the Rhine and the Moselle.
VIENNA, November 2.
The troops which have marched from Tyrol and Frioul, under general Alvinzy, extended along the rivers Piava and Tagliamento, beyond Traviso and Avarano. The French still maintain their positions near Citadella, below Bassano. We learn this moment, that the Austrians have advanced to far as Sedo, in Bressia. All strangers who have neither commercial business, nor permission to stay, are ordered to quit Trieste within eight days. It is said that the French have attempted a storm upon Mantua, in which they were repulsed with great loss.
ITALY, October 25.
The sequestration put by the French, on the books, money and goods of the different tradesmen at Leghorn, was noticed some time ago. This measure was preceded by an event which gave rise to some disagreeable scenes. The people repaired, in a crowd, to a miraculous crucifix placed in the church of our lady. This crowd alarmed the French commander, the more because a false report had been spread that the populace were armed with long knives, and that they meant to rise. In consequence of this report, on the 22d of September, 2000 French surrounded the church in which the people had assembled. French patroles paraded the streets, forbidding any person appearing at the windows, under pain of being shot. The French soon entered the church, and seized the rector, his curates, and the crucifix, all of whom were conveyed to the citadel. The grand duke's troops had received orders from the French commandant not to interfere in the business.
M. Vilette the grand duke's governor of Leghorn, the Tuscan general, Straffoldo, were arrested the same day. They are still in prison. Ever since this unfortunate affair, in which a score of persons lost their lives, the guns of the citadel have been pointed against the town, and the Tuscan garrison have been confined in the barracks.
The grand duke has been greatly afflicted at this event; and we are assured that he has caused the strongest representations to be made as well to the directory as to the French generals on the subject.
PARIS, November 13.
On the 26th ultimo, two sail of the line, and two Spanish frigates, arrived at Toulon. The remainder of the Spanish fleet of the Spanish fleet is cruising off the coast of Toulon.
The Executive Directory has received dispatches from the General in Chief Buonaparte, they are dated from the head-quarters at Verona on the 8th Brumaire.
A letter from Toulon announces that the Spanish fleet is cruising off that coast. It consists of twenty-six sail of the line, of which eight are three deckers; three of 80 guns; and rest of 74; besides 53 frigates, a corvette, and a brig.
Don Joseph Cordova commands the first division; Gonde Morales-deles Prios commands the second; and Don Juan Joachim the third.
Accounts from the Upper Rhine, as late as the 30th of Oct. state, that since Gen. Moreau has completely repassed the Rhine Prince Charles has advanced towards Kehl, and still further.

His head-quarters the 30th were at Offenburg, and he had sent some heavy artillery from Mannheim to batter fort Kehl.
The corps of Hotze who had advanced to Germersheim and the environs, is to fall back and occupy the lines of Mundenheim, Pfaffenheim, and Ogerheim. It appears to be the intention of the Archduke to attack the remaining positions of the French beyond the Rhine, before he attempts to pass that famous barrier. Thus Neuwied and Dusseldorf, Kehl, and the bridge at Huningen, must fix the place at which he will establish his winter quarters.
It also appears to be his intention to keep at bay the army of the Sambre and Meuse on the Lahn, during the attack upon Kehl.
Numerous batteries are constructing on the Lahn; those at Leydelsdorff are provided with numerous artillery. All the Austrian magazines are there; and Gen. Kray has 20,000 men under his command who are encamped from Vallendar to Erlich.
The Spanish squadron is mistress of the Mediterranean; but, notwithstanding, seven English ships passed under the eyes of our Admiral and quietly entered Gibraltar bay.
BONN, November 2.
We learn from Weissenfels, under the 31st ult. that General Championet repaired the preceding evening to the island facing Neuwied, and celebrated there a fete on account of the victory obtained by the French troops in the Hundsruck.
LONDON, November 15.
In yesterday's paper we stated upon good authority, that the troops stationed in the harbour of Brest had been sent into the interior of the country; and by a letter from Dover brought over in an American vessel, we learn that the troops which had been collected at Dunkirk, and the other towns on that line of the coast, have been ordered to march to join the army of gen. Bounnouville. From these corresponding movements, it seems evident that if the Directory ever did entertain the frantic design of an invasion of England, they have prudently abandoned the enterprise.
November 17.
Last Saturday certain printed forms, which had been transmitted by the duke of Richmond to the captains of the yeomanry cavalry, were distributed to a number of farmers residing near the Sussex coast. These forms contain columns for the purpose of entering the names of landholders; number of miles distant from the sea, on a medium from their several farms; number of miles distant from those farms, on a medium to the place fixed on for driving flock; number of horses, cows, oxen, young cattle, sheep, deer, and pigs; quantity of wheat, barley, oats, pease, rye, buckwheat, potatoes, flax, and hay; number of servants that can be mounted on horseback to assist in driving cattle; number of men on foot that can be furnished with pick axes and shovels; number of waggons and carts; number of men above 70 years of age; men between 21 and 70; number of women, and girls and boys under 12 years of age; number of corn water mills, and corn wind mills; what bridges; and an account of stock, &c. in each parish.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 17, 1797.
The piece signed C. will appear to-morrow.
Peter Baynton, Esq. is chosen Treasurer of this State, vice Christian Febiger, Esq. deceased.
A letter from Baltimore to a gentleman in this city dated 15th inst. contains the following information, viz.
"A letter from Norfolk mentions that the Spaniards have captured and sent into Cuba thirty American vessels, which have been condemned with their cargoes."
The Subscribers to the City Dancing Assembly are requested to meet, on particular business, at O'Ellers's Hotel, This Evening at 6 o'clock.
Extract of a letter from Monmouth County, New Jersey.
"I have been considering how to keep insurrectionary acts out of Congress, &c. and at the same time accord with the mild spirit of our laws. Whoever has a knowledge of antient history knows that the state of Republics has been discord; and he that does not know it will do well to read Machiavelli's history of Florence. He will there find a picture that may be of use to him. But to my point:—If any county in any state in the union shall oppose or obstruct a law of Congress so that it could not be carried into effect and it became necessary to have recourse to other parts of the said state to coerce, such county should for 10 years, be deprived of the right to send members to Congress, or to the state Legislature;—and if one or more counties were to join in such opposition, so that the state could not maintain authority over its members—then such state should be deprived of its right for 10 years. Had such a law been in force a few years past, it seems probable we should not have been under the necessity of sending, at a great expense, the militia of this state to ready our rotting neighbours—and if every foreigner was to enjoy all the rights of a citizen, only by a residence of 20 years, our government would be more respectable. If the turbulent of all Europe are to find an asylum amongst us, they ought at least to be deprived of the power of doing mischief."
Men brought up under an arbitrary government always feel opposed to it—so that it becomes an habit which they cannot change even when they live in a free one."
COMMUNICATIONS.
A correspondent wishes some of the patriotic citizens of Philadelphia who gave the entertainment to commodore Barney, on Friday last, to inform, whether "Republican liberty" is promoted by taking American ships, contrary to treaty.
A patriot used to signify a lover of his country: Of what country is Mr. Barney the lover? If of America, his native country, he has chosen a very odd way of evincing it: If of France, these patriotic citizens have a strange way of showing their patriotism. It would be an impudent thing in real French citizens to care for Barney in America.
A correspondent was very glad to hear Mr. Galatin say in the Federal House of Representatives, in the debate yesterday, that he entertained no apprehensions that this country would be involved in a war.
Information from such a quarter is precious and doubtless may be relied on. The same gentleman was in favor of reducing the military and naval establishments.
If a war was to be apprehended with any European power, the patriotism of this gentleman would doubtless lead him to wish for an augmentation of both.
EXPATRIATION.
Much has been said within a few years for and against the right to expatriate—If to reason from the experience we have had of the Tories during our revolution it would be acknowledged now as it was then, that those that remained, were worse than those that became our open enemies; from hence it would appear that no great evil (or at least the smaller) would result to the United States were liberty given by law to any citizen who may have so little love of country or endearment to his mother society as to expatriate himself from it—Such men can never be considered as valuable citizens in any sense, and the sooner their country is rid of them the better—But to this freedom to expatriate, let there be a condition—for in all countries there is or ought to be laws to punish all who injure it either internally or externally—Then let a law be made granting liberty to any citizen to expatriate himself—but to preserve the public safety, let it be provided as a condition that if he does so without the express permission of the executive, lawfully authorized—he is to be considered as banished and outlawed, and that he shall be forever barred from an asylum or any of the benefits of citizenship in any manner or form, within the United States thereafter—And let it also be provided when a citizen wishes to reside in foreign countries as a merchant—or for education—or to travel—or to improve himself in naval or land tactics—he shall make application to the executive for permission, specifying the country, his object, and length of time he intends, or wishes to be absent from the United States—And should he on proof injure his country, or the citizens of the United States in his absence, he subject to the same penalty as though he had had no permission—If such was the law of the land, it would be easy to ascertain how many real citizens we had in foreign countries and what their object, and whether they were entitled to citizenship again, from the rule of conduct they had pursued—for it is conjectured by many whether there are not some "exclusive patriots" in France, who call themselves Americans, that have forfeited their citizenship on the principle of the well-being of society—for when a country protects a man as a citizen, it ought to punish him if an enemy—There are few laws, it is believed, that would make a man reflect more seriously than one that would shut the door of his country forever against him, if violated—and there is none but the most abandoned (if such was the law flaring him in the face) that would turn-rover—Every wise government fixes the rights of her citizens to a point—for it can never be wise to suffer them to be friends and enemies as alternate as the seasons.
NO ROVER.
Had the states of Greece united with Carthage to oppose the despotism of Roman ambition, they might have preserved the balance of power—and the wide range of domination that marked the great republic had been circumscribed by the real independence of other states.—The Romans vanquished first one and then another state—always holding out the lure of advantages to be obtained from their friendship and alliance—until they obtained a footing in the allied dominion—when too late the weaker ally invariably found that under those specious names of friendship, alliance, and protection, they had admitted masters—not friends. The French have acted, and attempted to act, a similar part.
By this day's Mail.
CHARLESTON, December 19.
Saturday arrived the sloop Venus, Brown, Norfolk, 17 days; schooner Industry, Ross, Savannah, 1; ship Winaw, Richards, London, 61.
Yesterday arrived the ship Hopewell, Hutchinson, London, 64; schooner Nancy, Tuttle, St. Marks, 34; brig George William, Young, Rhode-Island, 24; schooner Cerina, Brown, Rhode-Island, 25; ship Argo, Smith, Boston, 25; brig Juno, Atkins, Boston, 25; brig Friendship, Childs, New-Port, 24; brig Columbia, Cloutman, Marblehead, 30; brig Mentor, Karlson, Kingston, 39; schooner Polly, Barry, North-Carolina, 10; sloop Lydia, Haviland, Rhode-Island, 25; sloop Robert, Campbell, Savannah, 3.
The ship Pallas, Hunter, had arrived at Glasgow, and the brig Pointer, at Gravesend, before the Winaw left Cowes.
Extract from the log-book of the sloop Lydia, captain Haviland.
December 1, in lat. 34, long. 78, spoke the sloop Sally, Webb, from Port-au-Prince, bound to Philadelphia, 10 days out, all well. December 9, in lat. 31, long. 76, spoke the ship Rainbow, Ormond, from Liverpool, bound to Chaleston, out 11 weeks, had met with hard gales of wind, which had torn his sails very much; he was then repairing them and expected to have them in readiness to bend that day. Capt. Ormond was out of all kinds of meat; supplied him with 25 lbs. pork, 200 lbs. of cod-fish, and 2 barrels of potatoes. He had plenty of bread, butter and water.
On Saturday afternoon the ship Winaw, Capt. Richards, arrived in this port from London, last from Cowes, which she left on the 17th of October. As the ship passed Fort Johnson, captain Katesen, the commandant, saluted the major with 15 guns; a detachment of the battalion of artillery paid him the same compliment from Fort Metchie; the ships in harbor displayed their colors, and as the ship passed the wharves she was cheered with loud huzzas; at five o'clock in the evening the major landed from the custom-house barge, at Blake's wharf, where he was met by a large concourse of citizens, who with repeated shouts welcomed back to his native land their highly respect-
ed and beloved fellow-citizen.
Passengers in the Winaw, from London:—Major Pinckney, master Thomas Pinckney, master Charles C. Pinckney, miss Pinckney, miss Harriot Pinckney, miss Sarah Rutledge, miss Deas, miss Peronneau, miss Keith, miss Spence.
Passengers in the brig Friendship:—Rev. doctor Gates and lady, major James Hamilton, and Robert Rowand, Esq.
NORFOLK, January 7.
Yesterday arrived here a gentleman who came passenger in the brig Jane, Captain Lillibridge, of Philadelphia, (a cartel employed to carry French prisoners from this continent) who has obligingly furnished us with the following information:
On the 9th of December the Commissioners at Cape Francois issued their orders, directing the vessels of war belonging to the French Republic, as well as to individuals, to capture and carry in the French ports, all American vessels whatever, bound to or from British ports, or engaged in any commerce contrary to the orders of the Executive Directory. In consequence of which, about 65 sail of American vessels in the port of St. Domingo were condemned (vessels and cargoes) and all Americans were detained in port, under pretence of an embargo. Every American vessel which arrived bound to French ports, have had their cargoes put in requisition: and if any opposition was made as to giving up their property, the captains have been imprisoned, and their cargoes taken from them and deposited in the government stores. The mode of condemnation is unprecedented,—the captured are not permitted to put in any claim for their property, or adduce any proof in their behalf whatever. They have also refused to furnish copies of their condemnations.
It was supposed that upwards of 100 privateers were fitting out when our informant left there on the 11th of December.
The above gentleman left the brig Jane off the Capes, on her passage to Philadelphia.
Capt. Lillibridge, on the 20th of Dec. in lat. 37, long. 73, spoke the brig _____, Timothy Russel master, of Philadelphia, out 90 days from St. Ubes, in great distress, very leaky, and totally destitute of provisions; one of his hands had died at the pump. Capt. Lillibridge endeavoured to assist him, but the gale in which he spoke him was so violent, that every attempt was rendered abortive, and he parted company before it was over.
NEW-YORK, January 16.
Capt. Russel, of the schooner Commerce, arrived on Saturday from Genoa, saw the Spanish fleet in the Mediterranean (and was spoke to by them) consisting of 33 sail of the line. Enquiries were made of him respecting the British fleet. The above force must have been effected by a junction with the French fleet from Toulon; and, unless a similar junction is effected between admirals Jervis and Mann, is considerably superior to the British force in those seas.
Arrived at this Port.
   Ship From Days     Good Friends, Smith, Hamburg, 34   Brig Isabella and Ann, Hampton, Aux-Cays, 50   Columbia, Bottoms, St. Thomas, 28   Sch'r Succes, Wilson, Port de Paix, 30   Ariel, Wicks, Havannah, 16   Commerce, Russel, Genoa, 88   Dispatch, West, St. Kitts, 28   Ship Alexander Hamilton, of Philadelphia, Kirkbride, 55 days from Liverpool.  
January 7, spoke a schooner from New-York, out 8 days, bound to Cape-de-Verd.
January 8, spoke the brig Prudence, of New-York, bound to New-York, out 60 days, short of provisions; lost three men overboard, lat 36, 31.
Ship Ann and Mary, of Philadelphia, Edmundson, failed in company with the Alexander Hamilton. December 6, spoke the Hebe, of Baltimore, out 17 days from Baltimore, bound to Amsterdam, who two days before took captain Heard and his crew from on board the ship Sovereign, of London, from Quebec, bound to London, the ship having sprung a leak.
Captain Kirkbride took 10 of the hands from the Hebe, and brought them to New-York.
Talleyrand Perigord, cidevant bishop of Autun, who was banished from France by Robespierre, and some time since expelled England under the provisions of the alien bill, is said to be chosen by the Directory to manage on their part, the negotiation with lord Malmesbury.
London, Nov. 6.
Yesterday evening, Wiffen, the messenger, was dispatched from the secretary of states' office, charged with instructions to lord Malmesbury, on the subject of the demand made by the Executive Directory, that he should produce the powers under which he opened any negotiation for peace; on the part of the emperor.
We are assured by high authority, that our government, in this instance, influenced alike by honor and policy, will not accede to any proposition for a separate peace. They have furnished lord Malmesbury with certain documents, which manifest the disposition of his imperial majesty, to a lasting and equitable peace, and which authorised the overtures made in his behalf. Should, however, direct credentials from the emperor to lord Malmesbury be deemed requisite, his lordship is directed to require time to obtain the necessary forms.
MADRID, October 24.
Certain changes have taken place in our ministry which leave us room to expect more. Don Alaña, minister at war, has been appointed viceroy of Mexico; and Don Alvarez Mingrelia replaces him as war minister.
Don Varela, minister of marine, is to replace Don Gardoqui, appointed ambassador to the court of Turin, in the department of finances.
Don Juan de Langara, who commands our fleet at sea, is to be minister of the marine. The above fleet consists of 25 ships of war, and was seen off Barcelona on the 5th inst.
PARIS, November 16.
The news of the death of Collot d'Herbois, and his colleague Billaud Varennes is false.
The news of lord Malmesbury's having proposed an armistice to the directory, appears to be premature.
The Dutch convention has empowered citizens Levesque and Pasteur, members of the convention, now on mission here, to assist, in conjunction with citizen Mayer, the Dutch plenipotentiary, at the
conferences for peace, which are about to be opened in this city.
The speedy armament of the Brest squadron occupies all hands. Several of the twenty-one ships of the line, which make at present our whole naval force in that quarter, have already their whole complement of men. In the above number are comprised five ships lately arrived from Rochefort and l'Orient. It appears, that that fleet is to have provisions for six months, which proves that they are destined for some expedition in a remote quarter, and not for the improbable and ridiculous plan of making a descent upon England. It will be commanded by admiral Villaret Joyeuse. We feel a pleasure in pointing out to the public, the admiral whom the directory honor so deservedly with their confidence.
Villaret Joyeuse commanded last war the Iris frigate, and distinguished himself in a fight with an English frigate, in which he had the advantage. He made all the naval campaigns under admiral Suffrein, who was highly fond of him. He is not only a good seaman, but also a good scholar, who can quote almost every verse of Horace or Virgil. He was elected a deputy of India in the national convention, but he refused that honor.
These encomiums will perhaps be considered as exaggerated, by those who remember the defeats of the 12th and 13th Prairial, 2d year, or the fatal cruise of 1794; but those battles were given against the opinion of Villaret, and at the peremptory instigation of an ignorant and presumptuous Picoonful. Villaret had sent protest after protest against that fatal expedition to which we owe the ruin of our Marine.
Letters from Brest, of the 29th of Oct. state, that the expedition in that harbor had languished for a long while, till it was accelerated by the arrival of gen. Hoche and a commissioner. Fifteen ships of the line are shortly expected to sail; but they want many articles, the crews are incomplete, and soldiers are to replace the seamen, whose number is but small.
That expedition is seen with inquietude at Brest—all the sailors disapprove of it, especially Villaret Joyeuse, the admiral, who dreads the same disasters which made us sustain the loss of 6 or 7 of our finest ships of the line, during the famous winter cruise of 1794, the season is too far advanced, and the ships in the worst state.
If we believe the rumors circulating here, the Brest fleet failed on the 3d inst.
Lord Malmesbury and 3 Englishmen were yesterday at the Concert of the Opera. They did not seem much entertained with our singers or our musicians, and setting aside their national pride, they were in the right. There were no David's, no Marchesi, whom English guineas bring from Italy upon the London Theatres. The ballet Ryche seemed however to please them.
Lord Malmesbury, and three or four persons of his suite are said to have been present at the sitting of the Council of Five Hundred, on the 2d inst. when the resolution respecting the law of the 3d Brumaire was taken.
The LYCEUM, for free Debate, At the Universal Church, In Lombard, between Fourth and Fifth-streets.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 18th January, Will be Debated.
"Is the traffic in, and holding of Slaves, consistent with humanity, morality, liberty, or policy;—or is it disgraceful to that nation that sanctions or tolerates it."
The Chair will be taken at 7 o'clock. Admittance for Ladies and Gentlemen, 1-8th of a dollar.
LOST,
On the Road between this city and Baltimore, A black leather POCKET-BOOK, Containing sundry papers valuable only to the owner, also between three and four hundred dollars. Whoever has found the same, and will leave it at the office of the editor No. 119 Chestnut Street, with the contents, particularly the papers, shall be handsomely rewarded, and no questions asked. January 17.
Wants a place, as Wet Nurse, A woman with a good breast of milk, who can be well recommended, for further particulars enquire of the Printer. Jan. 17.
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 313, HIGH-STREET. GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library, 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 containing the most extensive collection 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 punctually attended to. A number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf. ov.8. tufigms
BALL.
New Cotillions, Scotch Reels, and Contre Dances. Messrs. Francis and Byrne beg leave to inform their scholars, friends, and the public in general, that their first Ball for this season will be on Tuesday, the 24, at O'Ellers's assembly-room; at which a variety of new Cotillions, Contre Dances, and the most celebrated Scotch Reels, will be introduced. Messrs. Francis and Byrne propose to give gratuitous attendance at their school room, for the instruction of their Ladies and Gentlemen in their new dances, who mean to honor the ball room with their presence,—attendance for this purpose after their school hours, on Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Tickets to be had of Messrs. Francis and Byrne No. 70, North. Eight street, or at O'Ellers's Hotel. Ladies are requested to apply to their female friends, scholars of Messrs. F. & B. or as above, at their residence. N. B. The new dances will not infringe upon the usual routine of the evening. January 11, 1797. 28W124.

PROPOSALS, For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES,
On the following Post Roads, will be received until the first day of March next inclusive:
1. From Charleston, S. C. by Jacksonboro' and Coosahatchy, to Savannah, twice a week. Receive the Mail at Charleston every Tuesday and Friday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Savannah the next Friday and Monday, by 8 A. M. Returning, receive the Mail at Savannah every Saturday, by 6, P. M. and Wednesday by 6, A. M. and deliver it at Charleston the next Tuesday and Friday by noon.
Proposals for this route will be received by the post-master at Savannah.
2. From Coosahatchy to Beaufort once a week—Receive the mail at Coosahatchy every Thursday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Beaufort by noon on Friday. Returning, leave Beaufort every Friday by 3, P. M. and arrive at Coosahatchy on Saturday by 8, A. M.
Proposals for carrying the mail on this route will be received by the post-master at Beaufort.
Note 1. The Post-master General may alter the times for the arrival and departure of the mails at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. For every hours delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed by contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 3. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state the alteration desired and the price he will carry the mail for with and without such alteration.
Note 4. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of April next and to continue until the 30th of September in the year 1800.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post Master General.
General Post Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1796.
Jan. 16. d6w.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
As a Bill is now depending before the Legislature of Pennsylvania relative to unsatisfied warrants, a meeting of the holders of such claims is requested to be held at Mr. Dunwoody's on Tuesday evening the 17th inst. at six o'clock, in order that a memorial on the occasion may be prepared and laid before the House.
January 16 *2
A Pointer found.
Any person having lost a small POINTER PUPPY about a fortnight since, may have him again by proving property and paying charges. Apply to the Printer.
January 10 3
Clocks and Watches.
LESLIE AND PRICE,
No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES, consisting of horizontal, capp'd and jewell'd Gold Watches, with seconds, of superior workmanship and elegance; also capp'd and jewell'd and plain Gold Watches; capp'd & jewell'd, capp'd, seconds, day of the month, and plain Silver Watches; eight day & chamber Clocks; elegant French Clocks with marble frames; eight day and thirty hour, brass works, &c.
December 22, 1796. dam
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II,
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & 50,000 dwelling-houses, cash 10,000, are
1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 - - 10,000 20 do. 500 - - 10,000 30 do. 100 - - 3,000 200 do. 50 - - 10,000 400 do. 25 - - 10,000 1,000 do. 20 - - 20,000 15,000 do. 10 - - 150,000
16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.
The Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold off—the money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.
The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task. Second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the more suspension indispensable.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
S. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Watt & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry.
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Monday 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 Friday mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of 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 evening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season.
For terms, &c. enquire at his house, No. 134, Market-street.
Oct. 17. tthf
Bank of North-America,
January 2, 1797.
At a meeting of the Directors this day, a Dividend of Six per Cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives, at any time after the 10th instant.
By order of the Board.
JOHN NIXON, President.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from messrs. Blair M'Clenachan and Patrick Moore, of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore, and from Blair M'Clenachan in his separate capacity; to which, by the laws of the land, all the joint as well as separate property of the said Gentlemen, is, and ought to be, liable. And whereas it is clearly and satisfactorily ascertained, that Mr. Blair M'Clenachan, of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston, his son-in-law, to his daughter, miss M'Clenachan, and to his son, George M'Clenachan, several large and valuable real estates, as well as considerable personal property, in the city and county of Philadelphia, in the county of Lancaster, in the county of New-Castle on Delaware, and elsewhere, with a view, as it is apprehended, to defeat the Creditors in the recovery of their just debts.—This is, therefore, to forewarn all persons whomsoever, against the purchase from the said grantees, or either of them, of any portion of the said real or personal property, as the most vigorous measures will without delay be taken to render the same liable to the just demands of the Creditors.
By order of the Creditors.
Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, Isaac Wharton, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Committee.
Philadelphia, December 17th, 1796. 20th. $
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE caution introduced into the public prints, warning all persons against purchasing from the grantees of Blair M'Clenachan, any portion of the large, real and personal estates he conveyed away to his son-in-law and to his children was the result of a deliberation had upon the subject by a general and numerous meeting of the creditors as well of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore as of Blair M'Clenachan individually. It was no more than an execution of that trust confided in the subscribers by those creditors; a step which it would have been a breach of duty and honor in them to have omitted. The very statement of the fact therefore must dispel the imputation that it was either "precipitate or vindictive." It originated in a desire to secure the property of the debtor as a fund for the payment of his just debts. It was sanctioned by the advice of council as a measure necessary to the safety of the creditors. If the advertisement has been injurious to Mr. M'Clenachan he owes that injury to his own unjustifiable conduct, not to the subscribers who have merely published the truth in terms as mild as the fact would admit, and who mean to investigate in a high court of justice the validity of those purchases of which Mr. M'Clenachan so confidently speaks.
The subscribers therefore are bound by a sense of duty to the creditors in general to repeat their caution against purchasing of those grantees or either of them, and to extend the terms of it to a purchase from any other persons (if such there be) to whom Mr. M'Clenachan may have made similar conveyances.
(Signed) T. FITZSIMONS, P. NICKLIN, ISAAC WHARTON, WILLIAM M'MURTRIE, SAMUEL W. FISHER.
Philad. Dec. 21, 1796.
Those printers who have been requested to publish the first CAUTION, are desired to publish this also.
Washington Canal Lottery,
NO. I.
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 Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. I.
Viz - 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 (last drawn) 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each 5,000 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250
5850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual 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.
Cit. of Washington, Feb. 21. $
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 20. w&f
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST,
Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris. Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the
Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth.
Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges.
He lives in Chestnut-street, No. 135, above Fourth-street. November 26. tts
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 so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 Simzawtf
Horses taken in, For the Winter Season,
And fed on clover hay at the Subscriber's place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road, where good stabling is provided, and great care will be taken of them. William Bell. Nov. 23. mwfzwmthf.
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 distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
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. t t f t
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 secure 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 initiated in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, 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 bountifully 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 questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of the 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 wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he proposes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable 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. tth&f.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
A new method of keeping Bill Books,
Adapted for the ease and convenience of merchants in general; but particularly for those who are extensively concerned in trade: exhibiting at one view, all the bills which a merchant may have to receive or pay, in the course of the whole year, for each month separately. And thereby preventing the trouble and inconvenience attendant on the mode now in use, of selecting the bills due in each month from the promiscuous entries of several months.
To which is prefixed, An able showing the number of days from any day any month, to the same day in any other month. Philadelphia, printed for and sold by R. CAMPBELL & Co. January 2. tawtf
Treasury Department,
September 28, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Lafayette; at Grenville; at Picque Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort-Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Steubens; at Fort Maise; at any place from Fort Maise to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Outatanon.
If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor.
The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz.
 One pound two ounces of bread or flour.  One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon.  Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey.  One quart and half a pint of salt.  Two quarts of Vinegar.  Two pounds of Soap.  One pound of Candles. 
These rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
By Authority.
Schuylkill Bridge Lottery.
Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-street.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY,
For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.
   1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000     1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000   3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000   4 do. of 2,500 do. 8,000   20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000   39 do. of 500 do. 19,500   80 do. of 200 do. 16,000   200 do. of 100 do. 20,000   300 do. of 50 do. 15,000   1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the publisher for the first drawn no. 500   5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessors of the five last drawn nos 15,000   9400 do. 15 do. 141,000   10,054 Prizes 300,000   10,046 Blanks   30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000  
All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given.
Philip Miller, Peter Kershner, William Witman, Joseph Hiefler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS.
Reading, May the 9th, 1796
Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Patterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. October 7. zawtf
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Banks
SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.
Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it.
N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wtf