Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-06-15 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1798.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 15, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
FOR LONDON,
The copper-bottomed ship SALLY, Captain Lockyer. A considerable part of her cargo is already engaged:—to sail with all convenient speed.—For terms apply to ROSS & SIMSON, No. 121, South Front-Street.
June 13
For Sale by the Subscribers,
The following GOODS, just arrived in the ship PIGOU, capt. Clay, from Canton, Bohemian, } TEA, Hyson Skin, } Young Hyson, } Sugar in boxes and bags! And a quantity of Coftea.
Also, to be sold, The fair ship PIGOU, A well known, fast sailing ship, live oak and cedar frame, and coppered. She measures 76 feet keel, 28 feet 6 inches beam, 12 feet hold, and 6 feet between decks.
Mordecai Lewis, Joffe & Robert Waln, William Sanson.
June 11.
FOR SALE,
THE SHIP RICHMOND, JUST arrived from the East-Indies and lying at Latimer's Wharf. Live Oak and Cedar and in every respect as excellent a frame, as perhaps was ever put together, copper bolted and sheathed. She is 80 feet keel 27 1/2 feet beam, 12 feet hold, 6 feet between decks and will carry 4500 barrels of Flour.—For terms, apply to Mordecai Lewis.
May 30
LANDING,
At Walnut Street Wharf, from on board the brig Amiable Matilda, William Brown, Master, from Bourdeaux, Claret in hogsheads and in cases of superior quality, Brandy in Pipes, Thomas & John Keiland.
May 29
Said Brig for sale, With two pair four pound CANNON, and one pair 12 lb. CARRONADES.
May 29
FOR LIVERPOOL,
THE SHIP LIBERTY, ISAAC VREDENBURGER, Master. A good new vessel, falls well—Lying at Wilcocks' Wharf, will sail about the middle of next month, a considerable part of her cargo being engaged.—For freight or passage apply to JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front Street.
May 29
JUST ARRIVED,
In the brig Gaiety, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins A quantity of SALT, of an excellent quality A few gross Porter Bottles, new And twenty casks Vinegar
April 26
AND the said
BRIG, Also, FOR SALE, Enquire of Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. No. 23, Little Water Street, South.
April 26
ADVERTISEMENT.
DESERTED from a detachment under the command of captain Edward Miller, stationed at Spring Gardens.
June 3d, 1798.—John McKillop, born in Ireland, county of Antrim; 5 feet 9 inches in height, dark hair, eyes and complexion, pock marked, aged 28 years, speaks broad, imitated by others, at New Brunswick, had on his full regiments, stole a blanket when he went away, he is a drunkard and very abusive.
June 6th.—James Crawford, born in Chester, State of Massachusetts, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, 5 feet 11 inches in height, aged 24 years, by trade a blacksmith, had on his full regiments and left his post when on duty.
Blakim Stow, a prisoner, born in Symsbury, State of Connecticut, aged 36 years, black hair dark eyes and complexion, a repeated defector, very abusive, writes a tolerable hand and is very talkative. Had on regiments shirt and overalls when he deserted the guard.
Whoever will apprehend the above deserters and return them to Spring Gardens in Philadelphia, or to any officer belonging to the United States or confine them in any goal and give notice so that they may be obtained shall have ten dollars reward for either of them, or thirty for the three and all reasonable charges paid.
EDWARD MILLER, captain 4th regiment of Infantry. * The different printers in the union are requested to insert the above.
June 11
CANNON,
Musket and Pistol Cartridge Papers, A LARGE ASSORTMENT Is now ready for sale by WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street.
Of whom may be had Baron Stuben's Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States.—To which is added, an act of Congress concerning the Militia, price 50 cents; do. large print 75 cents.
W. YOUNG, Has for sale, on the lowest terms, for cash or negotiable Notes, Large writing, printing & drafting paper,
Postscript, Puff, File and 4 no. Post of various sizes, gilt and plain; ink powder sealing wax, envelopes, pocket knives, black lead pencils, quills, rulers, cases of mathematical instruments, gunter scales, parchment and skin memorandum books, pen knives, india rubber and ink.
May 12
Pennsylvania Hospital,
6 mo. 11, 1798. THE CONTRIBUTORS are hereby notified to meet at the said Hospital, on the 7th day, being the 23d day of this month, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, to reconsider the expediency of constructing a Dome to the centre house of the new buildings; also, to determine on an alteration to be made in the 5th rule, so far as the same respects the admission of poor patients.
By Order of a Board of Managers. SAMUEL COATES, Clerk.
A House and Lot in Burlington
FOR SALE. A LARGE commodious two story brick House, and large well improved Gardens; with a large Clover Lot, a stable, a Carriage House, and Spring House, &c. in the city of Burlington, New Jersey.
This property allowed to be the most healthy and beautiful of any in Burlington, having about 300 feet upon the river, and extending 208 feet back; bounded on one side by Broad-Street, and on the back by a wide alley.
The house is in form of a square, fronting 54 feet upon Broad-Street, and 58 upon the river—with a pump of water at the back door, besides two fine springs rising out of the beautiful bank between the garden and the river.
For particulars, apply at No. 5, South Fourth-Street, to
GEO. WALKER. Who has also For Sale,
Lots in Washington City.
June 13.
JOHN MILLER, JUN.
No. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, Has received, per the Richmond from Calcutta
A Quantity of Sugar. West India Molassado quality, which he offers for sale very low for cash or at 60 days.
HE HAS ALSO ON HAND,
A variety of British Dry Goods, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms.
India Calicoes by the Bale, &c. &c.
June 5
Madras and Ventapaulam HANDKERCHIEFS, Scarfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street.
May 18.
TO LET,
The House No. 83, Chestnut, a few doors below Third Street. It is in good repair, and a capital Stand for any kind of business. Apply as above.
June 5.
Bourdeaux Brandy,
Claret in hds. White wine in half hds. Claret Frontinac Sauterne Lundt Red Skins } Wines in Cases, A. I. S. O., 76,000 lbs. Jacquemel Coffee. 60,000 Bourbon do. 114 Boxes of white Havana Sugar—and 50 Hogsheads of Tobacco FOR SALE BY JOHN SAVAGE.
June 2
This Day is Published,
AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 119 CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS
To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives.
June 11
Choice St. Croix Sugars,
FOR SALE BY James Yard. ALSO, A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price.
June 4
The Cargo of the Brig Minerva
FROM BOURDEAUX, CONSISTING OF Claret in hds. and Cases Oil, Capers, Olives, Anchovies and Prunes FOR SALE BY Thomas Fitzsimons.
May 26.
For Sale, at the Stores of the Sub-
scribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 105 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tiers bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz each London particular } Madeira Wines India market } Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Gingham, Dimities, Mullinets &c. assorted for the West-India market 4, 10, and 12 inch cables and 10 cals of cordage Writing flats, ink bands and prices 20 purehens Jamaica rum 1 bale leaming twine 160 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffith. tuth & latf
April 7
OX BEEF.
100 Barrels } of Beef of best quality, put 50 half Barrels } up with care for long voyages. 100 Barrels of Connecticut Pork. 50 Barrels of Connecticut Tongues. WINE S. 35 Pipes of Madeira Wine 30 Pipes of Port 30 half casks of Sherry 30 Casks of Lisbon 300 Cases of French Claret, of excellent quality. 800 Barrels of Scraped FLOUR, 100 Barrels of Condemned, and 20 Boxes of best Durham Mustard. For Sale by John Skyrin, Landenberger's Wharf.
May 4
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, May 23. (Concluded from our last.)
Mr. SITGRAVES said, if he understood the reason assigned in favour of this motion (and it was the only reason which he had heard) it was, that it would be improper to act in the way proposed, whilst our mission in France shall be pending and undetermined. He understood gentlemen to intimate a belief that whilst this mission remained undetermined, it would be an outrage on the laws and usages of nations, to adopt the resolutions which he had proposed to the House.
On this subject, Mr. S. believed, there could be no sort of question. It is a principle as well settled as any in the law of nations, that when a nation has received aggression from another nation, it is competent for the injured country, to pursue its remedy by reprisal before a declaration of war takes place, and these reprisals shall be perfectly warrantable, whilst they are commensurate only with the injuries received, and are not under such circumstances justifiable cause of war. It is even clear that these reprisals may be made during the pendency of a negotiation, and cannot, according to the law of nations, be a justifiable ground for the rupture of any such negotiation.
He believed, therefore, that upon this subject, there could be no doubt as to the right of adopting these resolutions. For let it be remembered, said he, they are not calculated to authorize general letters of marque or reprisal, which would induce indiscriminate attack on all vessels belonging to the French Republic, wherever found. The right of capture is proposed to be limited to cruisers of the French Republic; who may be found on our coast, or in cases where they may have actually attacked vessels of the United States for the purpose of search or seizure—measures of strict defence which are essential to the present situation of the country, and by no means of an offensive nature; it is not a course of general reprisal, but of special reprisal authorized by the law of nations, which does not amount to a cause of war, nor of the rupture of any negotiation now pending. He felt confident, therefore, that on the ground of strict right, no objection could be made to this measure, and he did not expect to have met with any difficulties of this kind. On the question of expediency, gentlemen may differ; but he did not suspect they could have differed on the question of right. As to the question of expediency, he would ask his friend from Kentucky, what he had seen in the experience of the past, or in the present situation of this country and France, to induce him for a moment to wish a postponement of the question? Is there any thing, said he, in all our experience with the French Republic, since the commencement of our dispute, which can lead us to hope that we shall gain any thing by forbearance, by submission, and acquiescence in all the injuries we are daily receiving from her? Certainly not. We have been practicing this system of forbearance from the earliest period of her aggression until the present. Nothing else has been heard, and what has it produced but accumulated injury? Has this spirit of forbearance done any good? Has it produced the repeal of a single decree, or a relaxation in its execution? On the contrary, so far as appearances will warrant an opinion, we have some reason to believe, that a spirit which should show an intention to resist repeated insult and injury, is the only kind of spirit which could produce any good effect in France.
He would not express an opinion on the authenticity of the late accounts from Europe, which represent our Envoys to have been received, and to have had several conferences on the subject of their mission with the Minister for Foreign Affairs; but if they are entitled to any belief, they prove demonstrably to his mind, that the French nation is not willing to drive this country to extremities; but that they desire by any means to protract our present state of sullying, and to avert that decision which must necessarily result from an absolute rupture of the negotiation. On account of the spirit of forbearance which has been shown by this country, the French have been encouraged to make the most unjust and extravagant demands of our Commissioners, but they have resisted these demands with becoming spirit. They have said, if these demands were persisted in, they would demand passports and return home. What has been the consequence? If the reports now in circulation are true, they prove that the French have not been willing to grant them passports, but rather than drive us into extremities, to relax from their demands, and if our mission exists at all, it must be on a different basis from that on which it heretofore rested. It will be proper, therefore, to give up that spirit of forbearance which has hitherto characterized our proceedings, and to proceed by all the ways permitted by the laws of Nations, measures of defence both by sea and land.
It had been said, that the proposed delay could do no injury. He believed it might; and he was sure it could do no good. The delay of a few days would not be likely to produce any more favourable accounts from France, nor to afford evidence of that state of things which would enable us to act with decision; such as a declaration of war, or the departure of our Envoys from France.
It was said, the public armed force would not be ready to put to sea before the time to which this question is proposed to be postponed; but these resolutions relate to private armed vessels, as well as public vessels. And if it be admitted that the public armed ships, may, in the course of two or three weeks, be equipped for sea, it is not to be expected, according to the usual discussion given to important bills, that if the resolutions were now referred, that bill would be passed before the instructions are wanted; and if the question should be postponed as proposed, the vessels would have to wait for instructions two or three weeks after they are ready to sail. One of these vessels is indeed now waiting only for instructions. And he asked what instructions the President could give under our present circumstances, until farther authority was vested in him by Congress? If he employed these envoys, our coast would be left unprotected. And if they remained on the coasts, what could they do? They cannot attack a French cruiser, or drive a picaroon away. They could only resist attacks made on the
whole coasts, and to cut up all the armed force which might come against us. If every member in the house could be got to vote for these resolutions, it would, in his opinion, be very improper to pass them at present, as the doing so would lay the whole of our commerce prostrate. Our coasting trade is as yet untouched, yet gentlemen are willing to expose the whole, though they have only one ship ready to protect it. He hoped the proposed postponement would take place.
Mr. R. WILLIAMS said, it was on all hands acknowledged, when the subject of the naval armament was under consideration, that the President had power to employ them in any manner authorized by the laws of nations. So that if the directions proposed by the gentleman from Pennsylvania for the commanders of our vessels be within the law of nations, the President has power to give them, without any law being passed for the purpose. But he conceived these resolutions to go much farther than is warranted by the laws of nations; he considered them as nothing short of a declaration of war.
The gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Harper) has told the committee that the situation of this country is by no means doubtful, and told them what he is willing to do. But if gentlemen are ready to declare war, why do they propose measures which they say only go half way? If a proposition for war was made in a direct manner, every member could then understand it. But he was inclined to doubt the correctness of the opinion of the gentleman from S. Carolina as to the state of the country, as he had told the house the same thing last spring, when he was as prepared, as he seems now to be, to plunge the country in war. He was timelier then, as he continued to be, opposed to any measures which should produce war, until war was unavoidable; and he believed few persons would be found to say that the country had not been in a much happier situation (for produce never sold higher than it had done for the last year) than if we had been in war. Our revenue having increased, and things in general gone well.
But it was said, that our commissioners were evidently of opinion that nothing could be done by way of negotiation. He himself thought the dispatches would convey no such idea. On the 31st of January, our commissioners presented a memorial to the French government, and proposed to wait a reasonable time for an answer, which, if they did not receive, they proposed to apply for passports to come away; and as by late accounts, we find they still remain at Paris, it is rational to suppose, they have some hope of the negotiations having a favorable issue. For it could not be supposed they would be so regardless to the interest of the country, as to remain longer there than they entertained hopes of being of service.
But it was frequently asserted, that France has made made enormous and disgraceful demands upon this country. Whatever the demands were which certain persons made upon our commissioners, we know they were not made in an authorized manner, nor do we know that the government was at all acquainted with the transaction. We know that they were made by unofficial characters, and the last we heard from our commissioners was, that they would not listen to them any more. It appeared to him, that at this time, as we do not know the situation of the negotiation, it would be extremely impolitic to enter into a measure like the present. He wished the decision upon this resolution to be postponed, until we heard something more from France.
He believed with the gentleman from Pennsylvania that there was no great division in the country on the question of a peace or war; but he differed from him wholly as to the desires of the people on this subject. He believed they very generally desire peace, and not war. And he believed this was clear from the addresses to which the gentleman referred; for though they approve of the conduct of the President, what is it for? For endeavouring to preserve peace with the French republic, and they generally contain expressions deprecating the horrors of war.
Besides, if these resolutions were proper now, why were they not brought forward immediately after the late dispatches were received? Why were they driven till this time; and when reports are in circulation that our envoys are in the way of accomplishing their object, they are brought forward? It seemed as if gentlemen were apprehensive that something should be agreed upon, and they were determined to frustrate any settlement which might be on foot.
The matter of right to do what was proposed could not be disputed. He believed we had not only been sufficiently injured by France, but by another nation, to warrant a measure which policy might dictate. The question of expediency was the thing to be considered; and as he could not yet give up the hope of an accommodation, he was decidedly in favour of the postponement.
Mr. W. concluded, by requesting gentlemen to consider whether, if by a measure of this kind the mission now in France, which would otherwise have been successful, and preserved the country in peace, should be broken off, and produce a war, how they could reconcile their conduct to their constituents? If he were to vote for such a measure, he could not do it. Were he convinced no hope remained of the negotiations succeeding, and that the French were determined on war, a measure of this kind, or much stronger, would be gone into without any division. When no hope of preserving peace remained, there would be but one voice in that house; but so long as that hope remained, it might be expected that those who are anxious to preserve that state of things for their country, would oppose every measure, whose object and tendency is war.
Mr. GALLATIN observed, the question was not now whether it would be proper to adopt these resolutions, or not, but whether, under our present circumstances, they contain principles which form a present proper subject matter of discussion. The gentleman who moved the postponement, stated, that so long as our negotiation in France was not concluded, the discussion was improper. His colleague (Mr. Sitgraves) on the other hand, had insisted upon the right we had to pass these resolutions; that they are consistent with the law of nations to be adopted in a state of peace, and would not therefore, produce a rupture in our negotiation.
The first position as to our right, Mr. G. said, he should not deny; but when his colleague says, resolutions like these are consistent with a state of peace, and not tantamount

to war, that they are special letters of marque and reprisal, authorized by the laws of nations, upon the table having nothing to do with letters of marque. It is true, they are not a declaration of war; but they go to the making of partial war. Was it ever heard that letters of marque were given to public vessels? They are given to private vessels alone: specific letters of marque are sometimes given in time of peace to an individual, in order to indemnify him for a specific injury. But general letters of marque and reprisal have not for a century been granted except in a state of declared or actual war. But these resolutions are neither general nor specific letters of marque. They are instructions to our public vessels to make war. They do not say to the commanders of our vessels, "you shall make war in all cases," but they authorize certain acts of war. His idea of these resolutions was, therefore, that they are instructions to make a partial war; and when one nation makes partial war upon another, nobody could doubt but it was war.
Mr. G. said, he would not speak of these resolutions as leading to war; for though they are not a Declaration of War, they are tantamount to it. It might be proper for us to make a kind of partial war, in preference to a general war, in order to throw the blame of declaring war upon our Enemy. He did not object to the resolutions, therefore, because they make a partial, instead of a general war; but because they are inconsistent at present with the state of peace in which it is insisted we still continue, and with the negotiations which are not yet finally terminated.
What reasons, said Mr. G. are given for entering into these resolutions at this time? Either that France is making war against us, or that no hopes remain of our negotiation terminating favourably.
France is certainly doing, and had long done acts, which would authorize us in making war upon her. The gentleman from S. Carolina says he takes our vessels under every possible circumstance, and so on. Mr. G. said he did not mean to dispute anything which he had said in this respect. He was willing to grant, because it was not material in the present discussion, that if France has taken all our vessels wherever she could find them. But he would ask, whether, after the dispatches of our Commissioners, the house did not determine to take a certain stand, and to adopt certain measures? What were they? They were to make defensive preparations by land; to finish and equip for sea our three frigates; to provide twelve vessels and a number of galleys for the protection of our commerce and coast, to be employed according to the discretion of the President. It was then said, he might use them in conformity to the situation of our country. He did not mean to dispute that position. He would also take it for granted, that the President had a right to employ these vessels for the protection of our trade on the coast, and as convoys. He was himself opposed to their being used as convoys in time of peace. His opinion was, that armed vessels could be of little use as convoys to our vessels in time of peace; but to employ these vessels effectually, would be to incur the cost of the privateers and picaroons which infested it. He concurred in opinion with gentlemen that this was the only effectual way in which our vessels could be employed; but the house then conceived that to employ them would be to make war, and therefore they were left to be employed by the President according to the state of the country at the time.
Mr. G. wished to know what change had taken place in the situation of the country since the period at which the dispatches were communicated? He knew of none. Why, then, are these resolutions now brought before the house? If these instructions are proper to be given now, they were equally proper at the time when the dispatches were received. The last information we have from our Commissioners says, that they have addressed a Memorial to Government, and if it be not shortly answered, they shall demand their passports. Yet gentlemen are now desirous of changing our present situation, though it is really in no respect different from what it was at the time our first dispatches were received. What was the ground taken at that time? It was this. It was thought to be extremely doubtful that our negotiation would succeed, and that therefore it was proper to put the country into a state of defence for war, but to wait the event of the negotiation, before war was either declared or made.
When gentlemen with the resolutions upon the table to be adopted, they must do it from an idea that a change has taken place in our situation, which has diminished our hopes of accommodation. Let us, said Mr. G. even grant that, and that there is now less hope of our negotiation succeeding than heretofore, yet it is not less a fact that our Commissioners are not yet left Paris. As to the reports which had been alluded to as their having been since received, or the contrary, he meant to take no notice of them. He presumed the house knew nothing of what had taken place since the date of the last dispatches. But if it were to draw any inference from what he had heard and saw on the subject, it would be, that the negotiation is going on, though the fact might be otherwise. But whilst the fact is doubtful, what is the motion before the house? It is not to reject the resolutions but to postpone the consideration of them until the doubt is removed. And could it be proper, whilst doubts exist as to the fate of our negotiation, and when every day may be expected to remove the uncertainty, to adopt resolutions of this kind? Besides, what disadvantage would arise to the United States from a postponement of these resolutions for a fortnight? Was it because his colleague had yesterday laid these resolutions upon the table, that it had become all at once so important to adopt them? If the measure was so very necessary, how happened it that the committee appointed on the subject of the protection of commerce and the defence of the country, had not recommended the measure? He himself could see no inconvenience which could arise from the proposed delay.
On the other hand, what may be the consequence of going immediately into the measure? It may be a very serious one. It may involve the country in a war, which the delay may prevent. Gentlemen say a favourable result is not to be expected. He owned his hopes were slender, but whilst there exists a possibility of their being realized, he was not willing to abandon them; and more especially when no inconvenience could arise from the postponement which is desired.
The distinction which his colleague had made, between War and these half-war measures is perfectly fallacious. That gentleman had said, he was ready to declare war, and he well knows that this is only a substitute for a declaration of war. History confirms this idea. The last war between Great Britain and France was carried on for two years before a declaration took place. In the war of 1756, war was not declared for three or four years. Letters of marque were granted to seize the vessels of the enemy. He knew a dis-
tinction might be found in the laws of nations, as to the practice of the last century, but what was said on that subject is now altogether null and void, from the practice of the present century. And the laws of nations are made up of nothing more than what is the general practice of different nations; and as that practice changes so does the law of nations. But suppose letters of marque and reprisal could possibly be considered as consistent with a state of peace by the laws of Nations when granted to private vessels in our situation, it certainly cannot be allowed that instructions to public armed vessels fall within that description.
A motion was made to adjourn, for the house adjourned without taking the question.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, April 11. On Sunday morning last, Mr. Floud, the magistrate, attended by Mr. Reeves, one of the clerks of the Bow-street office, and Carmichael and Dowsett, two of the runners, and accompanied by three of his majesty's messengers, set off for Manchester, for the purpose of apprehending some persons implicated in a charge of treasonable practices. They reached Manchester on Tuesday evening, and on Wednesday morning thirteen persons were apprehended, amongst whom are said to be two merchants of some respectability, two sons of Cowdry the printer, one Cheetham, a cotton-spinner, and one Fry, a taylor. The whole arrived last night in town, under an escort of light-horse. Five hundred stand of arms were likewise found.
It is said that the information which occasioned the apprehension of these men, was given in consequence of a quarrel among the party, which has furnished a clue to great discoveries.
It was expected that the above persons would undergo an examination before the privy-council this day.
The intelligence which the last letters from the Hague bring, of great preparations being made in Holland, in order to assist the French in their expedition against this country, is confirmed by all the accounts from that place. By the Master of a neutral vessel arrived at Harwich from Holland, we learn that six frigates had sailed from the Texel; and that every preparation was making there to equip the fleet. These frigates, it appears, have arrived at Flushing. Several French frigates are stationed off the rivers, to examine all vessels that arrive, and to prevent any shipping from proceeding to sea. All vessels above 15 tons burthen employed in inland navigation, were demanded by the government, and were ordered to Flushing and Ostend, where they were collecting, and from whence it was supposed they are all to be conveyed to Dunkirk.
The Achilles, of 74 guns, was launched yesterday at Gravesend.
A meeting of the lords lieutenants of the country was yesterday held at Mr. Dundas's office, at which a deputation from the hon. court of lieutenancy of the city of London attended. In the evening, circular letters, containing the plan of national defence, were sent to the residences of the different gentlemen.
The Duke of York appointed a meeting this day with the officers of the different volunteer corps, who have associated themselves for the service of the kingdom, to deliver instructions to them for their conduct in case of any attempt of the enemy to invade this country.
Proofs of a deep and most dangerous conspiracy to aid the enemy in their attempts at invading this country, are every day becoming more manifest. Very important discoveries have, we understand, been made in consequence of the arrest of the persons at Manchester, and who are now under examination at the privy council. A considerable number of the military in that neighbourhood had been sworn by an association at Manchester, professing to have for their object a parliamentary reform—The purport of the oath imposed upon the deluded soldiery was, that if government persisted in opposing a Parliamentary reform, they would, in case of landing of the enemy, revolt from their officers. This society at Manchester has been in constant correspondence with the United Irishmen, and likewise with the government of France. Their treasonable arts have been practised chiefly upon those corps composed of Scotch and Irish. These deluded men, will, we trust, become sensible of their crime, and a tone for it, by a more zealous discharge of their duty for their time to come. In the list of the cost of one of the persons seized at Manchester, it is said papers have been found sowed up, containing instructions to the French how to act on their landing, pointing out the weakest part of the coast, and advising them of the support they were likely to meet with.
In the present stage of this most interesting business, we deem it improper to publish all the circumstances that have come to our knowledge. The discovery has been providential, and we doubt not but the consequences will lead to the future security and tranquillity of the country. The detection as we have been informed, was made by a soldier who had been sworn in—He formed one of a party which was marching from Manchester to Derby. This man had been enraptured by the leading conspirators with three hundred guineas, for the purpose of extending corruption to the military at the latter place.
The man got drunk on his march, and whether from the remorse of conscience, or in the wantonness of intoxication, we know not, he made a confession of the business in which he was engaged and thus some of the persons implicated were discovered.
TRANSLATIONS.
RASTADT, March 28. It was not before yesterday, that the imperial deputation finally resolved to answer the last note of the French ministry, dated 15. They persist in the preceding propositions, and expect with equal zeal and confidence that the French government will consent to leave Germany that part of the countries situated at the left of the Rhine, specified in their declaration of 8th March; but no notice was taken in this note of the delicate article of secularization.
PETERSBURGH, March 9. It will be recollected that field marshal Suwarow, fell under severe disgrace at the commencement of the present reign, and that he was banished from the court: he has recently been recalled to it; and the emperor appears desirous to efface by the most favorable reception at his return, and by loading him with honors, the preceding treatment of that aged warrior, covered with wounds received in advancing the interests and the glory of Russia. It appears that M. Suwarow is now entered into active employment but neither the particular object in which he is to be engaged, nor the occasion of his recall are precisely known.
The misunderstandings between our court and that of Bavaria, being perfectly terminated, the emperor has decorated with the order of St. Anne the Baron de Bichler, his minister at the court of Munich, now at Stuttgart.
The ceremony of the interment of the late king of Poland was made with much pomp: eighteen battalions under arms formed a triple line from before the marble palace, where that prince died, quite to the catholic church where he was buried: even the emperor himself followed the procession on horseback quite to the gate of the church.
WASHINGTON LOTTERY, No. II:
Table with 4 columns: No. Dolls, No. Dolls, No. Dolls, No. Dolls. It lists prizes for the 171st Day's Drawing—February 19, and the 172nd Day's Drawing—February 24.
Positively for Two Nights only. AT O'ELLER'S ROOM. MR. CHALMERS, Most respectfully begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that with the assistance of Mr. WILLIAMSON, from the New-York Theatre, he means to give READINGS AND RECITATIONS, Serious and Comic. Particularly a POETIC ADDRESS to the Patriotic Young Men of Philadelphia. The First Evening to be FRIDAY, June 13th. Mr. Williamson will sing several new SONGS. And in the course of the Evening The much admired popular Patriotic Songs, "The Boston Patriotic Song," "ADAMS AND LIBERTY," "The New-York Federal Song," "WASHINGTON AND THE CONSTITUTION." And "HAIL COLUMBIA!" Several pieces of Music on the Grand Piano Forte,—by the celebrated Mr. LINLEY, being his first appearance in public in this Country. N. B. Mr. Williamson being obliged to perform at the New-York Theatre on Monday evening, the public may depend upon it, that there will be no postponement on any account whatever.
NOTICE,
THE Owners or Consignees of vessels performing quarantine are to take notice that a cart arrives from the Hospital at the Health-Office at 7 o'clock and leaves it by 9 every morning (Sundays excepted) such supplies as are to be forwarded to vessels are desired to be sent to the Health Office before the hour of nine. June 8
Millenery Room, 136, Market Street, MISS CHRISTAL, INFORMS her friends, that she has received by the late arrivals from Europe, her usual supply of the very latest fashions in MILLENERY, &c with a great variety of Straw, Leghorn, and Chip Hats and BONNETS, of the newest shapes, which will be opened this day. June 11
WILLIAM MEREDITH, Attorney at Law. Has Removed to No. 127 Chestnut-Street, where Titles to Real Estates are examined and Briefs thereof and Conveyances of every kind, prepared. May 22
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 15.
CONGRESS.
Yesterday the House of Representatives of the United States went into a committee of the whole on the bill providing arms for the militia throughout the United States; which, after some discussion, and the introduction of several amendments, was agreed to, and ordered to be read a third time to-morrow. The provision in the bill which directed that the arms should be distributed in due proportion among the several states, and within each division of militia of the state, was struck out—they are now directed to be deposited at suitable places; and a provision was moved by the Speaker, and agreed to, that in case the arms should not all of them be purchased, and any emergency should arise which shall occasion a call of the militia, that they shall be loaned to such of the militia as shall stand in need of them. The blank for containing the number of stands of arms to be provided, was filled with 30,000, the sum of money appropriated for carrying the act into effect 400,000 dollars. The house also went into a committee of the whole on the bill supplementary to, and to amend the act authorizing the President of the United States to raise a provisional army. The bill consists of three sections, the first goes to exempt the volunteers from militia duty; the second to authorize the appointment of field officers; and the third, to authorize the sale or loan of such pieces of artillery, small arms and accoutrements, from the public arsenals as shall be found necessary for the equipment and training of such volunteers.
General SHEPARD moved to strike out the first section of the bill, from an idea that these volunteer corps would go to the destruction of the militia. This motion, after some debate, was negative 46 to 26. On motion of General SMITH, the words and who after the word "army" and shall be after the word "establish," were struck out, which rendered the section positive that all volunteers shall submit to such rules of discipline as the President shall direct and establish in their training and discipline. The section was then agreed to. Some discussion took place on the 3d section, with respect to the power given to the President to loan artillery, small arms and accoutrements to the volunteers; but before the question on a motion of General SMITH, to strike out small arms and accoutrements , and confine the loan to pieces of artillery, was taken, the committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
A bill was received from the Senate, authorizing the President of the United States to accept of any vessel of war which may be offered to him for the public service, in addition to those heretofore provided.
Mr. SEWALL, from the committee appointed to confer with the Senate on the subject of our adjournment, reported that they had held a conference with the committee from the Senate, the result of which was,
"That in their opinion, it is probable Congress may adjourn about the middle of July, at least until the beginning of October next; but that the state of public affairs renders it inexpedient to resolve at present upon the time of adjournment."
THE YOUNG MEN of the county of Greenville, To THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
To assure you of our concurrence, at this time, with the measures pursued by you, in support of our independence, is not the purpose of this address. It is to claim a share in the defence of our country and once more the contract between the defenders of liberty, and the hirelings of despotism. We trust we are not degenerated from our fathers who obtained our liberties, and be it our care to preserve the fair inheritance inviolate.
Suffer us to assure you, that you have only to point out the mode, and our lives now, as ever they have been, shall willingly be sacrificed in the defence of our liberties and government.
We regret our distance from Philadelphia, as by that means we are deprived of the happiness of assuring you personally, of our readiness, under your command, to take up arms in defence of our constitution.
Permit us too, to congratulate you on the hearty concurrence of our brothers of Philadelphia; and thus may you, as long as our country shall demand the exertion of your abilities, receive in the most ample manner, the sentiments and good wishes of every American.
In the name of the Young Men. W. STEWART, Chairman. D. FISHER, Sec'y. Greenville, Virginia, May 26, '98.
ANSWER.
To the YOUNG MEN of Greenville.
GENTLEMEN: YOUR address is in a style to convince me, that you are not degenerated from the wisdom and virtues of your fathers, and that you will preserve the fair inheritance, which they defended with so much success. The claim you advance to share in the defence of your country, the sacrifices you offer to make, and the applause you bestow on our brothers of Philadelphia, are honorable to your characters. If our distance had not prevented, I should have seen you in Philadelphia with pleasure. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 6, '98.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE citizens of the town of Martinsburg, and vicinity, in the state of Virginia, whose hands are bereaved of the happiness to express to you the great satisfaction they feel from a view of the general policy and conduct of the government of the United States in their foreign relations. Having prudently determined upon a system of perfect neutrality, we sincerely believe, that a sacred regard to its duties, toward the powers of Europe, who have been long engaged in a destructive war; an ardent desire to preserve to the United States, the blessings of peace, so desirable to its citizens; an anxious solicitude to cultivate harmony and live on terms of friendly intercourse with all nations, has been the invariable policy of our government. The wise, just, moderate and prudent measures you have pursued to prevail upon the government of France, to respect our rights to cease from the unjust and cruel depredations on our defenceless commerce, and to submit to a fair and candid discussion, every subject of complaint which she has made (we believe unjustly) against our government, must evince to the whole world your fixed determination to pursue the same wise and prudent policy, it is with a deep but indignant regret we find that the government of France, abandoning every principle of honor and justice which ought to govern nations, callous to the miseries ever attendant on a state of war to the human race; proud, vain and haughty in the elevated stations in which its members appear to be unmeritoriously placed, has not only resisted, with circumstances of unparalleled insult, every effort on our part, to restore harmony and friendly intercourse between the two nations, but have threatened to add a ravage of our defenceless coasts, to the innumerable robberies committed on our property on the seas. They have not stopped here. Miscalculating, we trust, upon finding a number of our fellow citizens to abandon us as to aid them, they have even threatened our independence as a nation. In this situation of our country, we hold it an indispensable duty to declare to you, that we possess but one sentiment on the occasion. Highly as we estimate the blessings of peace,
yet we never will consent to prostrate the liberty and independence of our country at the feet of France, or any other nation upon earth. Relying with full confidence on the wisdom, prudence and patriotism of our government, its measures upon this alarming occasion, we beg leave to assure you Sir, will meet with every aid and support in our power to give them. May 9, '98. [Signed by 145.]
To the Citizens of Martinsburg and its vicinity, in the State of Virginia.
GENTLEMEN, I thank you for this truly American address—The satisfaction you feel, from a view of the general policy and conduct of the government, in their foreign relations, is a good proof of their wisdom, and equity.
The approbation you express of the measures pursued by us, to prevail upon the government of France to respect our rights, to cease from the unjust, and cruel depredations, on our defenceless commerce, and to submit to a candid discussion every subject of complaint, is very honorable to me—the conduct of France in return, has left us no alternative but resistance.
Your assurance, that you possess but one sentiment, that you never will consent to prostrate your country at the feet of France, and that the measures of government will meet with every aid and support in your power to give them, is all that your country or your government can desire. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 9th, 1798.
At a meeting of the citizens of Charleston, held at St. Michael's church, on the 5th of May, 1798, pursuant to public notice, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted, viz.—
Resolved, That the citizens of Charleston, having seen, with deep regret, the alienation of the French Republic from the United States, learnt, with sincere satisfaction, the appointment of a solemn embassy, composed of three of the most distinguished citizens of the United States, entrusted with adequate powers, and with liberal, wise and conciliatory instructions, "for the purpose of terminating all differences between the United States, of America and the French Republic, and of restoring and confirming perfect harmony and good understandings, and re-establishing a commercial and friendly intercourse with them."
Resolved, That they have understood, with real sorrow, that the expectations founded on this embassy have been disappointed, so that, "there exists no hope, that the objects of the mission will be, in any way, accomplished."
Resolved, That it is absolutely necessary, at this awful moment, when the most humiliating demands have been made on this country; and those demands avowedly growing out of an idea of an internal division;—to declare, publicly and explicitly, our fixed determination to maintain the constitution, support the government, and defend the independence of the United States, to the utmost of our power, and at all hazards, against the encroachments of every foreign nation.
Resolved, therefore, That a Committee be appointed to prepare an address to the President, Senate and House of Representatives, communicating to them, the unalterable resolutions we have taken and expressed, and soliciting that the most prompt and effectual provision may be made for the protection of the commerce, defence of the territory, and maintenance of the sovereignty of the United States.
As the sudden and great demands, which may be made on the government of the United States, for the purposes of national defence, may oblige a too limited provision for the fortifications essential to the security of the sea-ports:
Resolved, That a voluntary contribution be raised by subscription, in aid of the sums which have been, or may be, appropriated, by the government, to the fortification and defence of the city and harbor of Charleston and the inlets of this state.
That General Washington, Colonel Edward Rutledge, Colonel Vanderhorst, the Intendant, Colonel Lee, Major Simmons, and Mr. Nathaniel Russell, be a Committee, to obtain and collect such subscriptions, and to superintend the application of the sums so raised to the said purpose, in concurrence with the engineer of the United States, and of the state engineer. By order of the meeting, JOHN EDWARDS, Chairman.
To JOHN ADAMS,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE ADDRESS & MEMORIAL Of the citizens of Charleston, South-Carolina
Sheweth Respectfully, THAT your memorialists learnt, with the most sincere satisfaction, the appointment, by the Executive Government of the United States, of a solemn embassy, duly empowered and wisely instructed, to endeavour to remove all differences with the French Republic, and to maintain the relations of amity and peace between the two countries.
That your memorialists have understood with the deepest regret, that the spirit of conciliation and peace manifested by the government of the United States, hath been met by a spirit of hostility, in the councils of the French Republic; and that the ministers of peace had not been admitted to the privilege of an audience, scarcely ever denied among civilized nations.
That the most unreasonabled demands have been made upon this country, by persons pretending and appearing to act under the authority of the French Government; but which, it is sincerely hoped, not with the sentiments of the people of France; without even the pretence of injury or wrong having been committed—demands which, if submitted to, would prostrate the United States at the feet of France, and convert her from a free and independent nation, into a tributary and degraded province.
Your memorialists are astonished to find that these demands have been perseveringly urged, upon a presumption that the Americans were a divided people; and would never unite in support of their own government, in opposition to these demands; and that upon this fallacious idea, our commerce hath been harassed, without redress; and

our peace and our independence are threatened. Deeply affected at this state of the public affairs, your memorialists feel themselves irresistibly impelled to make a full, solemn and explicit declaration, of their sincere attachment to the constitution and government of the United States; and of their fixed resolution to maintain and support them against ALL foreign encroachment and domination, at the hazard of their lives and fortunes. Your memorialists are but too well acquainted with the miseries and calamities of war, and they would willingly avert them, by the sacrifice of secondary interests. But they do not hesitate to declare their preference of every calamity to a servile subjection to a foreign yoke.
Your memorialists repose confidence in the wisdom and patriotism of the constituted authorities; a distrust that the most prompt, vigorous and efficacious steps will be taken, to provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity; and they submit, to the discretion of the Government, the measures essential to the attainment and security of these great objects.
By order of the Meeting. JOHN EDWARDS, Chairman.
To the Citizens of Charleston, in the State of South Carolina. GENTLEMEN, I AM very sensible of the honor that is done to me, by this address. As an American has produced, on any occasion, citizens more patient and persevering under the inevitable calamities of war, or more determined and magnanimous in defence of their liberties and independence, than the patriotic citizens and inhabitants of Charleston, of both sexes, it was not to be believed that they could remain inactive at such a crisis as this.
The character of our country was never more in danger than at this moment. That character which has been the source of our felicity, of our population, of our prosperity. I rejoice to find that Charleston is unchanged. The sentiments, Gentlemen, of your whole address, are so consonant to my own, that it would be superfluous to say more than that you have my unfeigned thanks.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 22, 1798.
By this day's Mail. NEW-YORK, June 14.
VERY UNIMPORTANT. There was a large meeting of republicans last evening at Martineau's, agreeably to notice in the Argus, which appointed a committee to draft a petition to Congress on the subject of the late British depredations on our commerce, and to report it to the meeting, which adjourned to meet in the Field at 12 o'clock on Saturday next. We are promised particulars for to-morrow's Argus.
ELECTION. The Canvass and Estimate of the ballots for Representatives in Congress was commenced yesterday - the following is the result of the day's work:     1st DISTRICT.   E. Livingston. P. Livingston.    1st Ward 175 137  2d Ward 445 374  3d Ward 224 409  4th Ward 320 231  5th Ward 290 255  9th Ward 180 153  1734 1559  Majority for Mr. E. Livingston, 175  
2d DISTRICT. J. N. Havens. Thorn. E. Livingston.    Suffolk County 1044 183  Queens County 376 797  Kings County 309 187  Richmond County 29 335  1758 1502  Majority for Mr. Havens, 256  
It is contemplated in this city also, we are informed, to arm and equip several vessels for the protection of our commerce - and considerable sums have already been subscribed to a paper now in circulation for that purpose.
Our regular files of London papers were received by the Mary, capt. Allyn, but they are old. Passengers mention the consternation which reigns in that old, tyrant-ridden, unhappy country.
PITTSBURGH, June 9. Yesterday about noon, the Galleys President Adams fell down the river from her moorings before this town. A handsomer or tighter boat never flamed tide, or floated with the current - well built, well manned, and well armed - she is able to protect the weak, or to humble the haughty, and we will hazard the assertion, that in the cause of her country's rights, honor, and independence she will not disgrace the illustrious name she bears.
The President Adams favored the town with a federal salute, as she went off, under the acclamation of hundreds of spectators, who crowded the banks of the Allegheny. The Galleys Senator Rofs is upon the stocks, and will be launched in about six weeks - she promises to do credit to the architect.
ELIZABETH-TOWN, (N.J.) June 7, '98.
The regiment of the borough of Elizabeth, consisting of a company of Light-Horse, a company of Artillery, a company of Grenadiers, a company of Light Infantry, all completely equipped and uniformed - and eight companies of Infantry having this day met pursuant to law for the purpose of improving themselves in military discipline - performed the usual exercises of the day, and after being reviewed by brigadier general Cumming, formed themselves into a solid column and received unanimously, that colonel William Crane, their commanding officer, berequested to inform the President of the United States, in their names, that they stand ready at his call with their lives and fortunes to support the government, laws and rights of their country, against all her enemies.
Fifth Congress of the United States: Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the thirteenth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.
AN ACT
To suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States, and France, and the dependencies thereof.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That no ship or vessel, owned, hired, or employed wholly or in part, by any person resident within the United States, and which shall depart therefrom after the first day of July next, shall be allowed to proceed directly, or from any intermediate port or place, to any port or place within the territory of the French Republic, or the dependencies thereof, or to any place in the West-Indies, or elsewhere under the acknowledged government of France, or shall be employed in any traffic or commerce with, or for any person resident within the jurisdiction, or under the authority of the French Republic. And if any ship or vessel, in any voyage thereafter commencing, and before her return within the United States, shall be voluntarily carried, or suffered to proceed to any French port or place as aforesaid, or shall be employed as aforesaid, contrary to the intent hereof, every such ship or vessel together with her cargo shall be forfeited, and shall accrue, the one half to the use of the United States, and the other half to the use of any person or persons, citizens of the United States, who shall inform and prosecute for the same; and shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted and condemned in any circuit or district court of the United States which shall be holden within or for the district where the seizure shall be made.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That after the first day of July next, no clearance for a foreign voyage shall be granted to any ship or vessel, owned, hired, or employed, wholly or in part by any person resident within the United States, until a bond shall be given to the use of the United States, where in the owner or employer, if usually resident or present, where the clearance shall be required, and otherwise his agent or factor; and the master or captain of such ship or vessel for the intended voyage, shall be parties, in a sum equal to the value of the ship or vessel, and her cargo, and shall find sufficient surety or sureties, to the amount of one half the value thereof, with condition, that the same shall not, during her intended voyage, or before her return within the United States, proceed, or be carried, directly or indirectly to any port or place within the territory of the French Republic, or the dependencies thereof, or any place in the West-Indies, or elsewhere, under the acknowledged government of France, unless by distress of weather, or want of provisions, or by actual force and violence, to be fully proved and manifested before the acquittance of such bond; and that such vessels is not, or shall not be employed during her intended voyage, or before her return as aforesaid, in any traffic or commerce with or for any person resident within the territory of that Republic, or in any of the dependencies thereof.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after due notice of the passing of this act no French ship or vessel, armed or unarmed, commissioned by order, or under the authority of the French Republic, or owned, fitted, hired or employed by any person resident within the territory of that Republic, or any of the dependencies thereof, or sailing or coming therefrom, excepting any vessel to which the President of the United States shall grant a passport, which he is hereby authorized to grant in all cases where it shall be requisite for the purposes of any political or national intercourse shall be allowed an entry, or to remain within the territory of the United States, unless driven there by distress of weather, or in want of provision. And if contrary to the intent hereof any such ship or vessel shall be found within the jurisdictional limits of the United States, not being liable to seizure for any other cause, the company having charge thereof shall be required to depart and carry away the same, avoiding all unnecessary delay; and if they shall, notwithstanding, remain, it shall be the duty of the collector of the district, wherein, or nearest to which, such ship or vessel shall be, to seize and detain the same, at the expense of the United States: Provided, That ships or vessels which shall be bona fide the property of, or hired or employed by citizens of the United States shall be excepted from this prohibition until the first day of December next, and no longer; And provided that in the case of vessels hereby prohibited which shall be driven by distress of weather, or want of provisions into any port or place of the United States, they may be suffered to remain under the custody of the collector there, or nearest thereto, until suitable repairs or supplies can be obtained, and as soon as may be thereafter shall be required and suffered to depart; but no part of the lading of such vessel shall be taken out or disposed of, unless by the special permit of such collector, or to defray the unavoidable expense of such repairs or supplies.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force until the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer.
Sec. 5. Provided, that he is further enacted, That if, before the next session of Congress, the government of France, and all persons acting by or under their authority, shall clearly disavow, and shall be found to refrain from all aggressions, depredations and hostilities which have been, and are by them encouraged and maintained against the vessels and other property of the citizens of the United States, and against their national rights and sovereignty, in violation of the faith of treaties, and the laws of nations, and shall thereby acknowledge the just claims of the United States to be considered as in all respects neutral, and unconnected in the present European war, if the same shall be continued, then and thereupon it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, being well satisfied of the premises, to remit and discontinue the prohibitions and restraints hereby enacted and declared; and he shall be, and is hereby authorized to make proclamation thereof accordingly: Provided, that nothing in this act contained, shall extend to any ship or vessel to which the President of the United States shall grant a permission to enter or clear; which permission he is hereby authorized to grant to vessels which shall be solely employed in any purpose of political or national intercourse, or to aid the departure of any French persons, with their goods and effects, who shall have been resident within the United States, when he may think it requisite.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, June 13, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Macpherson's Blues. BATTALION ORDERS. June 15th, 1798. THE BLUES are to assemble, for the purpose of Exercise, in full uniform, on Monday next, at 5 o'clock in the morning, on the usual parade, Centre Square. ROBERT HRYSHAM, Adjutant, p. t. N. B. In future, when the Blues are ordered to assemble, it is to be understood that they are to appear in full uniform, and at the usual parade, unless the orders express the contrary.
Infantry Company. THOSE young men, who are willing to form an uniform Light Infantry Company, to be attached to one of the regiments of Militia of the city of Philadelphia, are requested to meet at Yohé's tavern, the sign of the White Swan, in Race street, on Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock. June 15
Artillerists! Attention! THE 6th Company of the Regiment of Philadelphia Artillery, being a part of the 80,000 militia, ordered by the President of the United States, "to be in readiness to march at a moment's warning," - it is expected, as the members have been duly notified, that they will, at this important and eventful crisis, evince a laudable ambition to appear and act as citizen Soldiers, in defence of our Liberties and Independence, as secured by the Federal and State Constitutions and Government, under favor of divine Providence.
The free, independent Citizens of Philadelphia, Southwark and the Northern Liberties, are invited to join the said Company, upon the terms of appearing in complete uniform, agreeably to the rights and privileges secured to the "Volunteer Corps of Artillery," by the 11th section of an act of Congress, passed the 8th of May, 1792, and the 3d section of the present militia law of this state.
N. B. An Election for a Second Lieut. will be held at Capt. Handel's, in Race street, next Monday afternoon, at 7 o'clock, where the punctual attendance of the members is expected. JOHN WOODSIDE, Captain. June 14.
Attention! Artillery Blues. THE Gentlemen who have enrolled themselves in order to form the above Company, are desired to meet on Saturday evening, 16th June, at 7 o'clock, at George Hill's, No. 130, North Second-street, sign of the Buck, to elect Officers, determine upon uniform, and form bye-laws. Applicants, previous to that time, will enjoy the privilege of voting. June 14. Editors of newspapers will please to give the above a place.
VOLUNTEER GREENS. THE Troop will parade in uniform, completely equipped on Saturday Bank, west end of Walnut street, on Saturday 16th June instant, at four o'clock in the afternoon. JOHN MORRELL, Captain. June 13.
Volunteer Rifle Company. THE Citizens of Philadelphia and the Northern Liberties, who are disposed to join said company, in support of the Liberty and Laws of their country, are informed that articles of association are left at the houses of John Haines, no. 132, High street, John Coyle, no. 303, said street, and at the counting house of Obadiah Stockton, corner of 9th and High streets, where able bodied, active citizens are invited to enrol themselves. The Printers in this city are requested to give the above a few publications. June 12
FOR SALE. 800 pieces of Sail Cloth 10 tons of Sheet Lead Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. June 15
30 tons of Lignum Vitae, FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. June 7
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, June 15.
At a meeting of a number of the Citizens of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, above the age prescribed by law for the performance of militia duty, convened, in consequence of previous advertisement, at Mr. Dunwoody's in Market-street, on Wednesday last, to take in consideration the present critical situation of public affairs, and deliberate on the method by which they may best contribute to the public defence, Col. James Read was appointed Chairman, and Jared Ingersoll, Esq. Secretary.
The object and design of the meeting was explained by Mr. Ingersoll, who concluded by reading the following proposals, which some of the gentlemen present had previously prepared.
"To protect our Country from insult, outrage and dishonour, to preserve her from a foreign yoke and to maintain our freedom and independence, the Congress and Executive of the United States are adopting the most vigorous and energetic measures, the governor of our state has issued his proclamation for arming, organizing and equipping the great body of the militia. Our Sons have already associated in arms: at so awful a crisis, we the subscribers, citizens of the United States and inhabitants of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, above the age prescribed by law for the performance of militia duty, holding ourselves indispensably obliged to contribute to the public safety to the utmost of our ability, do agree,
1st. That we will as early as possible provide ourselves each with a good musket, bayonet, cartridge box, and twenty four charges of powder and ball, and keep the same in good order at our respective houses, or such other place as may hereafter be agreed upon.
2nd. That when any company have associated together to a sufficient number, we will proceed to choose one suitable person as captain, one lieutenant and one second lieutenant by ballot or otherwise as shall be agreed upon, and such other officers as may be found expedient.
3rd. That when the company or companies are compleated, the officers shall apply to the Executive for such commissions as it may be deemed proper to grant them, and make a tender of this association for the defence and preservation of the City and Liberties, to be formed into companies, regiments or otherwise, as may best answer the purpose of orders, discipline and military preparation.
4th. That such of us as are of health and constitution to undergo the fatigues of a camp, will voluntarily offer ourselves, for repelling, under the directions of the Executive, any invasion of this state and for the support of the civil authority.
5th. That if the militia and volunteers of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, be drafted or ordered to actual service at a distance from home, we will make diligent enquiry in our respective wards and townships, into the state of their families, and administer to their comfort and relief in the best manner in our power."
After the proposals had been read a second time, the Chairman inquired if any person had any objection to the proposals. Several persons expressing their approbation and no one disapproving, the chairman put the question, whether the citizens present approved the proposals, and it was thereupon voted unanimously in the affirmative.
It was next moved by Mr. Hollingsworth and seconded by Mr. Tilghman, that a committee be appointed in each ward of the City and Liberties, for the purpose of handing this association round to the citizens, and committees were nominated accordingly. June 14. 3t
This illustrious example merits universal imitation: under the benign influence of this spirit we emerged from colonial insignificance, into existence as a nation. Under this spirit we now seek refuge from ignominy and slavery. But it must and ought to be realized, that these measures and the prevalence of this spirit are not more honourable and praiseworthy, than they are necessary. Unless we would share the fate of Switzerland, whose steps we have till recently minutely followed, it is essential that every man be ready at all points, not only to repel violence by vigorous action, but to lay down his life in defence of the liberty of his country. For this event, the citizens of Philadelphia, old men and young men, are, one and all, prepared. With a loud voice they cry "parati sumus" - their conduct proves it - and the godlike energies which they show forth on all sides, must vibrate in the loudest tones of nature to every extremity of the Union, they must resound thro' the remotest realms of the universe and thunder terror and dismay into the hearts of the tyrannical and persecuting Dirs; or while Heaven itself in favoring smiles, shall shower upon our heads, "Successasglorious, as our cause is right."
COMMUNICATION. JACOBINICAL EXPOSITION.
When the Alien bill was under consideration in the Senate of the United States its opponents attacked with great warmth the provision which authorized the President to order out of the country such Aliens as were in his opinion dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States.
Mr. Read of South Carolina, in answer, after remarking, that there could be no well founded constitutional objection to investing the President with this power - that Aliens were entitled only to a temporary protection, and owed only a local allegiance, which might be put an end to at the option of either party, by notice to depart on the one side or actual departure on the other - that it was not a question of municipal but of political regulation, and must be re-
ed by those common rules which nations had established to regulate their intercourse and the terms on which the subjects of one nation are received into the territory of another - that it was an acknowledged principle of this law, that a sovereign power might refuse Aliens an asylum whenever they became dangerous - otherwise, that in his opinion at this crisis the President should, as to these people, be vested with power to do that as injury happened to the commonwealth."
For this sentiment he was a few days afterwards charged by a Senator from Virginia with wishing to make the President Dictator. This was the Senator's exposition of the above sentiment. Though Mr. Read repelled this attack by denying the propriety of this construction of his words, and explaining what he meant to the satisfaction of every candid mind; Barbe, in his paper of yesterday, asserted that Mr. Read advocated the idea of the President having power to send away not only Aliens, but Citizens and even Senators. This is his exposition of the same words. This man would, no well to recede his allegiance to the United States, and therefore is yet entitled to the privileges of a Citizen the proceedings of either branch of the legislature or to calumniate its members - that both houses are in duty bound to protect their members, and that he owes his immunity to their forbearance and his own insignificance. He ought not to presume too far.
MR. FENNO. YOU will oblige me by publishing in the Gazette of the United States, the following extract from the Pennsylvania Packet, published by John Dunlap, on the 5th day of January, 1779.
One of Macpherson's Blues. Last week arrived here from New York, Mr. WILLIAM MACPHERSON, late Lieutenant and Adjutant in his Britannic majesty's 15th regiment of foot - son of Capt. John Macpherson of this city, and brother of the late gallant Major Macpherson who fell before the walls of Quebec. This young gentleman entered the British army very early in life. The part his family took in the present war, and his feelings as an American, induced him to embrace the first opportunity that his honor gave him of sacrificing a mode of life that choice, habit and the most flattering prospects had made agreeable to him, rather than employ his arms against the liberties of his native country."
MRS. ADAMS's last Drawing Room for the Season, will be on Friday Evening next.
WILLIAM BINGHAM, Esq. has patriotically subscribed the sum of 5000 dollars, to the fund for building ships to be loaned to government.
It is expected the Delaware sloop of war will sail on Monday next, her guns, stores, &c. being on board; she waits only for about 35 seamen. She lies at Walnut-street wharf.
Amongst the Acts passed by the Legislature of Connecticut, at their last session, is one for the suppression of Mountebanks, Rope Dancers, Tumblers, &c.
A CARD. Messrs. CHALMERS and WILLIAMSON most respectfully acquaint the public, that the PRESIDENT intends to honor the entertainments of Friday evening with his presence. The number of tickets will be limited - Those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to supply themselves, may have them by applying at Mr. Prunty's No. 39, South Front-street, opposite the Post-office, Mr. Carr's Music store, Market-street, and at O'Ellis's Hotel.
Boston, June 10. Arrived, ship Merchant, Trail, London failed with the 2d convoy, 49 days from land to land. April 9, spoke ship Jane of Philad. bound up; while at Portsmouth spoke ship Herald, Derby, of Bolton; May 12, lat. 50, long. 27, 30, lost the convoy in co. with 20 sail, left with them 12 sail; June 3, spoke schr. Roebeck, Harris, from Rochelle, 50 days out.
The Merchant failed from Portsmouth 17th April under convoy of the frigate Nemesis, capt. Oliver, passengers, Mr. Samuel Davis of Kennebunk; Mr. John Murrell and Lady; Mr. Medford, of Virginia; and Mr. Matthew Taperell.
Same day brig Lydia, Moreland, Hamburg, 58 days left there ship Juno of Boston; Washigton, of do. Pennsylvania, of Philad. to sail in three days for home; Enterprise St. Barbe; Swift, of New-York bound to East-Indies; James, Brown bound to Bengal; Hulda of Philad. fitting for the East Indies; Night of Charleston; Volunteer of Philad. to sail for Russia; failed in co. with brig Holborn, Mycall, for New-York; Enterprise Norris, of Baltimore; the ship Union failed a few days for Baltimore; spoke going in, barque Hope, Crocker, from Boston 44 days out. Capt. Brown of the James, had shot himself in a fit of delirium.
Same day arrived, schr. Lively, Curtis, Aux-Cayes, 22 days. Left there schr. Polly, Davis, Philadelphia. The American Eagle, of Boston, from Charleston, for London, is taken into port Rec. It is reported, that the ship Superb, is also taken into the said port.
TO BE LET, And possession given immediately, THAT WELL KNOWN TAVERN HOUSE, No. 333, in Front-street, Near Poole's bridge - formerly the sign of the Eagle and Lamb. Inquire at No. 91, North Sixth street. June 13
LOST, ON THE FOURTH INSTANT. A NOTE OF HAND George Penock, to J. Dorsey, and S. M. Fox, which fell due on that day and was duly paid. The Bank receipt is on it, therefore it is useless to any other than the owner. The parties will be obliged to any person who shall return it. June 8 314w3w
A FEW COPIES OF THE LAST DISPATCHES, From the American Envoys at Paris, and a few of those laid before Congress, on the 1st of April and 4th of May, may be had at this Office.

Fresh Teas. Just Imported, in the ship Delaware , Captain Cooper, from Canton, And For Sale, by  SAMUEL HOWELL, At his Compting House, No. 54, Chestnut-street, AND BY  SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Compting House, Crooked billet wharf, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial TEAS. ALSO, China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Lute- Rings and Suttins, Nankeen, Caffas, large garden and common Fans, fatin and lutestring Umbrellas, whale-bone Ricks. They have also For Sale, Ell wide Perfans, Bandanas Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes. March 8.
FOR SALE. A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, Esq.—This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen. As any Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is con- sidered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of  JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-street. May 16.
Military Colours. At C. GULLAGER'S Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 50, South Fourth, next to Chestnut Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting. PAINTING on Silks for Military and other or- namental purposes (in a manner peculiar to himself) durable, not to be injured by the weather, which for elegance of design, truth and beauty of colouring, neatness and masterly execution, has not been equalled by George Rutter and Co. FLAGs and DRUMS Furnished with all possible dispatch, on the most reasonable terms. Ornamental Painting, Signs, Fire Buck- ets, Cornices, &c. &c. executed in style (not that superb title of modern elegance peculiar to G. R.) but in a workman like manner, peculiar to an ar- tist master of his profession. Mr. GULLAGER, from a number of year's expe- rience in Europe and this country, flatters himself that professional talents, punctuality, and reason- able demands, will meet the entire approbation of those gentlemen who will please to call at his Paint- ing Rooms. $6w May 5.
NOTICE. P. S. Gentlemen in town and country, wishing for a supply of Colours and Drums, painted in a masterly manner, will no doubt feel themselves obliged for the kind can ion given by George Rutter and Co. not to trust self- flattering advertisements, but examine the work executed by both parties.—One view will satis- fy them where the superiority lies.—Save the spoil- ing of good Silks by George Rutter's pencil—and discover the talents for the contrasting talents of Henry Rutter, at Germantown. May 19.
TEA WAREHOUSE, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. THE Subscriber returns her sincere thanks for the generous encouragement she has experien- ced since her commencement in business, begs leave to acquaint her Friends and the Public, that she has received a fresh supply of all kinds of Tea from the late arrivals at New-York, &c. and it will be her constant endeavour to merit their future support.— She is in good expectation of receiving a large sup- ply of good Coffee. May 20.
SARAH EATON. Very Great Bargains, CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and India Muslins, now selling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of—Enquire of  Thomas Randall, No. 88 Spruce-street. May 17.
The following Certificates of  FUNDED DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES STANDING on the Books of the treasury, were S forwarded for London by the ship William  Penn , Captain Josiah; which hath been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost, viz: 3164. 82. Deferred debt, in the name of Rev. Edward Giddy, of Shrewsbury, in Cornwall, Great Britain, dated June 2, 1797. Certificate No. 10072. 8021. 15. Six per Cent. Stock, in the name of Edward Horne, of Bevismount, Harts, Great Britain, dated May 30, 1797. No. 1396. 3620. 50. Deferred Debt, in the name of Will- iam Manning, of Ormsby, in the county of Nor- folk, in England, dated July 10, 1797. No. 10199. 20183. 72. Three per Cent. Stock, in the name of Jannet Mathew, of Upper Seymour Street, London, Widow, dated October 31, 1797. No. 11820. For the renewal of the above Certificates, ap- plication is intended to be made at the lid office of the Treasury of the United States,—and all per- sons concerned are desired to take notice. ALSO—IN THE SAME VESSEL, Fifteen shares Stock of the Bank of United States in the name of William Manning of Ormsby, county of Norfolk, England, viz: Three Certificates for five shares each, dated January 1, 1797. No. 2993, 2998, 2994. For the renewal of which application is meant to be made to the said Bank of the United States,— and all persons concerned therein are desired to take notice. J. N. VAUGHAN. Philadelphia, May 4. $6w
The following Certificates of Shares IN the North American Land Company, standing on the Books of said Company in the name of Daniel Lister, of Hackney, in the county of Mid- dlesex, England—viz. No. 2151, representing 13095, ten shares—No. 2152—11509 to 11518, ten shares ten shares—No. 2149—13056 to 13065, ten shares—No. 2148—11509 to 11518, ten shares —No. 2147—11471 to 11480—Amounting to Forty Shares, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn , which having been captured, said Certificates are supposed to be lost; for the re- newal of which, application will be made to the Board of the said Company. Daniel Neal Lister. may 3 *d6w
FOR SALE,  A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family— his age about thirty two years. For further parti- culars, apply at the office of this Gazette. may 15.
NOW LANDING, From on board the ship Four Friends , and for sale at the Stores of  JESSE & ROBERT WALN, A cargo of Havana Molasses. June 13 $
The Cargo of the Ship Nathaniel Bayley , captain Cambell, from Jamaica, will commence landing TO-MORROW, at South-street Wharf. Sugars of Prime Quality in Hhds. High proof Rum. FOR SALE BY  Peter Blight. Who also offers for Sale, A choice parcel of 1st and 4th proof Bran- dy in Pipes. Port Wine in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter casks Madeira in Pipes Old Arrack. June 13 $160033jy
London Particular Madeira Wine. A few pipes of a superior quality, fit for im- mediate use; and CLARET in cases. FOR SALE BY  Michael Connor, No. 102, corner of Second and Dock streets. June 9. $
Now Opening, At WILLIAM M'LAWS Saddle Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street, A general assortment of Horseman's Pilots, directed from the Manufacturers in London. ALSO ON HAND, Saddles, Bridles, Holfsters, Half Covers, Light Horseman's Caps, Swords, Cartouch Boxes, Va- lises, Saddle Bags, Portmanteau's, Hard Leather Trunks, Carriage and Chair Harnefs, &c. April 9. def
The following Certificates OF Funded Debt and Bank of United States Stock, were forwarded from England per the Countess of Leicester Packet, in the 11th month, 1797, which vessel has been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost. 4000 dollars 44 per cent. Stock, standing on the on the books of the Treasury, in the name of Bird Savage and Bird Certificate no 189, dated July 19th, '96. Ten Shares Stock of the Bank of United States in the name of Miller, Hart & Co. of London, in one Certificate, No. 26067, dated the 1st day of January, 1797. For the renewal of which certificates, applica- tion is intended to be made at the Office of the Treasury of the United States, and at the Bank of United States; of which all persons interested therein, are desired to take notice. JOHN WARDER. Philadelphia, 5 mo. 26, 1798. 22w3m
This day Published, AND FOR SALE, AT  WM. YOUNG'S Book-store, No. 52, Chestnut, corner of Second Street, On fine new Paper, with Elegant Engravings, Dedicated to the PRESIDENT of the United States,  The Studies of Nature, Translated from the French of  James Henry Bernardin de St. Pierre, BY HENRY HUNTER, D. D. THIS very ingenious, interesting and instructive work has since its first publication, gone through four successive impressions, under the au- thor's immediate inspection; besides a variety of printed editions in different parts of the European continent. No book displays a more sublime theology, in- culcates a purer morality, or breathes a more ar- dent and expansive philanthropy. St. Pierre en- ables us to contemplate this universe with other eyes; has furnished new arguments to combat atheism; has established, beyond the power of contradiction, the doctrine of a universal provi- dence, has excited a warmer interest in favor of suffering humanity, and has discovered sources, unknown before of moral and intellectual enjoy- ment. The avidity with which the clergy and other learned characters in New-England, have purchas- ed the English edition of this delightful perform- ance, and the opinion entertained by them; and warranted by experience, that although written during the "Age of Reason," a part of it contains a more solid and complete refutation of it, than any thing published since, are perhaps a suffi- cient recommendation of the STUDIES OF NATURE; in which the Botanist, the natural and christian Philosopher, the friend of order and government are equally interested, and by which they will be equally gratified. As no pains nor expense have been spared in procuring suitable paper and able artists, to render the work worthy of the public; and as the Sub- scribers have expressed their approbation of it, the publisher flatters himself, that gentlemen, who on account of the bad paper and print of some Amer- ican editions, give generally the preference to the English, will honor this with a comparison, before they purchase.  The Naval Gazetteer; Being a complete Geographical Dictionary, contain- ing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arrang- ed, of all the Countries and Islands in the known world; showing their latitude, longitude, and station for anchorage; with a particular description of the several Bays, Capes, Channels, Coves, Creeks, Cur- rents, Gulphs, Harbors, Havens, Lakes, Oceans, Ra- ces, Rivers, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Shoals, Sounds, br>
  Straits, Tides, Variation of the Compass, &c. To- gether with a particular relation of the shape and ap- pearance at sea, of the several Headlands, Isthmuses, Peninsulas, Points, Promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the Mariner, Pilot, Commander or Seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the wa- try element. Also, Comprehending Ample directions for sailing into or out of the differ- ent Ports, Straits and Harbors of the four quarters of the world; and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coast; in which more than twelve thou- sand distinct names and places, &c. are treated of and explained. With a correct set of Charts, 2 vols. 8vo. By the Rev. JOHN MALHAM. This has been pronounced the most useful and the cheapest book published in America. It was un- dertaken several years since, under the auspices of Lord Sandwich while he was at the head of the Ad- miralty of England, and from which every assist- ance necessary to complete so arduous a work, was readily furnished, but it never made its appearance until last year. The favor it obtained with Masters of vessels and other gentlemen concerned in Navigation induced the publisher to prepare this edition wherein the American Ports, Harbors, &c. have been corrected by a gentleman of great abilities, and extensive infor- mation on the subject. may 21. saw4w
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadel- phia, Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d Flooring Brads, Spriggs, faddle and card Tacks Oakum and chipped Logwood Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's table, tomb and head stones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, slabs, facies, window heads, sills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms, Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Tho- mas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 8. mfhm
FOR SALE, A variety of specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. May 3. d6w
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our pro- fessional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign artists; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the ta- lents of established artists, with a view of deceiv- ing the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to. Well knowing that public opinion must govern, we flatter ourselves that the work executed by us will convince them of our great superior- ity over Mr. Gullager in every branch of por- trait and ornamental painting, and shew the necessity of judging for themselves. N. B. In future no attention will be paid to the self-flattering advertisements of Mr. G. Any person wishing a supply of FLAGS and DRUMS will please apply to Geo. Rutter and Co. Norris's Court, or Henry Frailey, Germantown. $6w may 8.
Collector's Office, Philadelphia, May 16, 1798.  FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. At the Custom-House, on Friday, the fif- teenth of June, 1798, the following mer- chandize, which remain in the Custom-House stores more than nine months, unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof: (XH) eight half haggots of steel (TD) 202 one bale birthweb (FL) a quantity of steel WLP one case lamps C&C one case bobbin (W) one small box medicine AB 203 one matted case Dutch books I&C one keg herrings (W) one small box of samples of buttons [D] 123 three bales girthweb [VH] 200 one ditto ditto [N] 200 one ditto ditto (No mark) eight jars olives (ditto) one bundle flutes [LS] one small box locks [John David] one small box of plated Ware [Harry Toumlin] two cases of books. may 15. drrct
United States. } f.  Pennsylvania District. Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of a Writ directed, from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to pub- lic sale at the Custom-House, in the City of Phil- adelphia, on Friday, the 20th day of June, initi- at 12 o'clock at noon 4 Bags of Coffee, and 5 Hamps of Porter. The same having been libelled against, prose- cuted and condemned as forfeited in the said court. William Nichols, Marshal. Marshal's Office, } June 7th, '98. } $101 By virtue of a decree of the honorable the high court of Chancery of Maryland, the subscriber will sell at Public Sale, on the premises, on Monday, the 25th of June next at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, THAT valuable and well known Lot of Ground, No. 53, and part of No. 54, late the property of Nicholas Sluby, merchant of this city, situated on Thames-street, in that part of Baltimore city, called Fells-Point, containing 38 square perches, with all the buildings and improvements thereon. There are erected on this valuable property, several large and commodious brick Warehouses, capable of contain- ing from 15 to 20,000 barrels of flour, with a frame shed adjoining thereto, sufficiently capacious to hold 1000 hogshead of Tobacco; in perfect safety from the weather. From this well known property is extended into the deepest water in this harbor, an extensive and well constructed wharf, bounding on the water 600 feet and upwards, and capable of receiv- ing ships of any burthen at the lowest tides. From the many advantages this property is known to possess, it is esteemed equal if not superior, in point of com- mercial benefit, to any in this city, and must be a de- sirable object to those inclined to purchase so valuable an estate. It is unnecessary to say more on this sub- ject, as those intending to purchase, will have an op- portunity of viewing the premises previous to the day of sale. The terms on which the above property is sold, are, that the purchaser shall give approved negotiable notes, with security to the trustee for the payment of one half the purchase money with interest, within three months, and the residue with interest, within six months from the day of sale. SAMUEL MOALE. may 28. dsgn4c
I hereby give Notice, To all my creditors, that I have applied by pet- ition to the judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Philadelphia, at their session in June term this month, praying that they would extend to me the benefit of an act of Gen- eral Assembly of this Commonwealth, passed the 4th day of April, 1798, entitled "An Act pro- viding that the petition of a debtor shall not be li- able to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, unless he has been guilty of fraud or embezzlement;" and that the said court hath appointed Monday the 25th day of June instat, at 10 o'clock, P. M. to hear me and my creditors at such place as the court shall be held, where they may attend if they think proper. JOHN GRAHAM. June 11. $125
FOR SALE, At the Store of JESSE & ROBERT WALN, On Spruce Street Wharf, Port Wine in pipes, hhds. & qr. casks Lisbon Wine in pipes and quarter casks And a few pipes of excellent Madeira Wine May 16. cof
JOSEPH RICARDO, Of this City, Merchant, has assigned his pro- perty for the benefit of his Creditors, to James C. Fisher, Samuel W. Fisher, and Thomas Wilson. All persons who have demands are re- quested to furnish their accounts without delay— and those indebted to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, acting Assignees. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. No. 13, Arch Street. march 31. 4w4tf
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK—BY  GEORGE RUTTER & Co. Portrait and Ornamental Painters, IN a style which will endure the hardships of the weather without injury, and which for neatness and exactitude of colouring cannot be surpassed in this city. FLAGS AND DRUMS Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance, which Mr. Rutter pledges himself from 20 years experience in this city will meet the entire approbation of his friends and the public. In the Military Line, A variety of specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. May 3. d6w
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our pro- fessional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign artists; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the ta- lents of established artists, with a view of deceiv- ing the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to. Well knowing that public opinion must govern, we flatter ourselves that the work executed by us will convince them of our great superior- ity over Mr. Gullager in every branch of por- trait and ornamental painting, and shew the necessity of judging for themselves. N. B. In future no attention will be paid to the self-flattering advertisements of Mr. G. Any person wishing a supply of FLAGS and DRUMS will please apply to Geo. Rutter and Co. Norris's Court, or Henry Frailey, Germantown. $6w may 8.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 1, 1798.  PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act enti- tled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collected throughout the United States.
For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:
   Dls Cts Mls.     Any Certificate of Naturalization, 5   Any Licence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, 10   Provided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers.   Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (ex- cept for lands granted for military services) 2   Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond, 1   Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or o- ther testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate di- vided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Chil- dren or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hun- dred Dollars, 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50   And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, 25   From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1   Any Exemplification, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular state, 50   Any Bond, bill single or penal, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obliga- tion or contract, made to or with the United States or any state, or for their use respectively,   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 25   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 50   And if above one thousand dollars, 75   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid—viz.   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 20   If above one thousand dollars, 30   Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be estab- lished within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual di- vidends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale.   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar,   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 50   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 2   Any Protest or other Notarial act, 25   Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell War- rants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, 25   Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, 1   For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, 2   For more than two thousand dollars, 3   Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 10   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 25   Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer.) 50   Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank, 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   If above one hundred dollars, 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.  
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveyors and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parch- ment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; Or stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be ob- tained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 30th. 1798.  Public Notice is hereby given, </