Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-12-27 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1342.]
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
Clocks and Watches.
LESLIE AND PRICE,
No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES...
Imported from London & Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted. Wine Bottles in hampers...
Also on hand, Madeira wine, very old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks. Holland gin in pipes, first quality...
Thomas & John Ketland. Walnut-street Wharf, Nov. 15. For Sligo and Kilibbegs, The American Ship Nancy...
William Bell; Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted. 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens...
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Joseph Antonich, Burthen. Apply to if the MARY is not sold in a few days...
For Charter, The Ship JOHN BULKELY, AYRES STOCKLEY, Master. An excellent live-oak and cedar built ship...
For Sale, or Charter, The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia...
Dancing. MR. FRANCIS of the New Theatre, in conjunction with Mr. BYRN, late Ballet-master, and principal dancer...
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25,
SOUTH THIRD-STREET, Has received per the Diana, from London, Clouded and striped Spanish Swandown...
A large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Suitable to the present and approaching season.
Insurance Company of North-America. THE STOCKHOLDERS in this company are desired to take notice that the second Tuesday in January...
To be Rented, A Large Vault and Cellar, That will contain 200 pipes, situate in Walnut between Fourth and Fifth-streets.
FOR SALE, About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania...
SALT PETRE. A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street.
INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year...
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company. A Meeting of the Stockholders for the Election of a President, Managers, and other officers...
Holland Gin, in pipes. Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum. Martinique Molasses, in hogheads. Choice old Lisbon Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks...
Also, on hand, A few chests of Bohemian Tea; Jesuits Bark; Assafetida and Tapioca; and a few bales of Coffees, Baftas, Gurrabs, Bandanna and Mullin Handkerchiefs...
Pragers & Co. October 20. For Sale, By the Subscribers—in PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine...
WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30. Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting, For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street.
Women's Cloaks. GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street, Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Foidick, via London, an assortment of Cloaks...
Bank of Pennsylvania, 45th Dec. 1796. The Stockholders are requested to meet At the Bank on Thursday, the twenty-ninth instant, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Just Arrived,
Per Schooner Daphne, Captain Morse, from Aux Cayes,
A Cargo of SUGAR and COFFEE. Also, per brig Betsy, Captain White, from the Isle of France, 72 Hogheads, 1 puncheon, and 25 canisters, of Batavia Sugar...
Old London particular Madeira Wine, Landing from on board the barque Eagle, Capt. Bates, and for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves.
Cheap French China.
THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too immodeerate in the manufactories, give notice that they will sell at prime cost the remaining stock on hand, consisting of Delft Setts, Tea-Table Setts...
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths...
New-England Rum, Salmon, Beef, Chocolate, Rice, Boston mould and dipt Candles, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, a few barrels of Cider, and a few quintals of excellent Table CODFISH...
For Sale,
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c. This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foidick, from London, And FOR SALE by GOLDTHWAITE & MOORE, Corner of Walnut and Second-streets.
Table with 3 columns: Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c. Lists various seeds and roots with quantities.
Just Landing,
At South Street-wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Hodge, from St. Petersburg, The following Goods:
Table with 2 columns: List of goods including Ruffia Sail Duck, Sheeting, Diaper, Huckaback, Crath, Mould Candles, White Candle Tallow, White Soap, Cordage, Ravens Duck, Horic Hair uncurled, Ruffia Bar Iron, Hoop Iron, Nail Rods, Tons Oakum and Junk, St. Petersburg Clean Hemp.
Phillips, Cramond, & Co.
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 313, HIGH-STREET. GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library...
WM. HOLDERNESS, No. 76,
HIGH-STREET,
Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods, Which he will sell, wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms...
For Sale,
By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels. Ditto Herring and Mackarel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs. Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one. Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kentials. Fine and coarse Salt. Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work.
For Sale,
A capital stand for business—That well known tavern, the Rye and Lamb, North Front Street, No. 333, in the Northern Liberties; a brick house containing nine fire-places, and ten rooms well finished; good tables and chair-house, with a frame-house on Water Street; the building stands on four lots, seventeen feet front each, making a front on front-street, thirty-four feet, and nearly the same on Water-street, and is one hundred and forty feet deep from front to rear, subject to £8. 10s. each lot per annum, ground rent, this property is near the hay-keels, and public docks, easy communication with the Delaware waters, and advantageously situated for business of various kinds.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from Messrs. Blair M'Clenachan and Patrick Moore, of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore, and from Blair M'Clenachan in his separate capacity; to which, by the laws of the land, all the joint as well as separate property of the said Gentlemen is, and ought to be, liable. And whereas it is clearly and satisfactorily ascertained, that Mr. Blair M'Clenachan, of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston, his son-in-law, to his daughter, Miss M'Clenachan, and to his son, George M'Clenachan, several large and valuable real estates, as well as considerable personal property, in the city and county of Philadelphia, in the county of Lancaster, in the county of New-Castle on Delaware, and elsewhere, with a view, as it is apprehended, to defeat the Creditors in the recovery of their just debts. This is, therefore, to forewarn all persons whomsoever, against the purchase from the said grantees, or either of them, of any portion of the said real or personal property, as the most vigorous measures will without delay be taken to render the same liable to the just demands of the Creditors.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE caution introduced into the public prints, warning all persons against purchasing from the grantees of Blair M'Clenachan, any portion of the large, real and personal estates he conveyed away to his son-in-law and to his children was the result of a deliberation had upon the subject by a general and numerous meeting of the creditors as well of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore as of Blair M'Clenachan individually. It was no more than an execution of that trust confided in the subscribers by those creditors; a step which it would have been a breach of duty and honor in them to have omitted. The very statement of the fact therefore must dispel the imputation that it was either "precipitate or vindictive." It originated in a desire to secure the property of the debtor as a fund for the payment of his just debts. It was sanctioned by the advice of counsel as a measure necessary to the safety of the creditors. If the advertisement has been injurious to Mr. M'Clenachan he owes that injury to his own unjustifiable conduct, not to the subscribers who have merely published the truth in terms as mild as the fact would admit, and who mean to investigate in a high court of justice the validity of those purchases of which Mr. M'Clenachan so confidently speaks.
The subscribers therefore are bound by a sense of duty to the creditors in general to repeat their caution against purchasing of those grantees or either of them, and to extend the terms of it to a purchase from any other persons (if such there be) to whom Mr. M'Clenachan may have made similar conveyances. (Signed) T. FITZSIMONS, P. NICKLIN, ISAAC WHARTON, WILLIAM M'MURTRIE, SAMUEL W. FISHER. Philad. Dec. 21, 1796. Those printers who have been requested to publish the first Caution, are desired to publish this also.

NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, Tuesday, December 27,
Will be presented, A TRAGEDY, called
George Barnwell.
Therowgood, Mr. Warren Uncle, Mr. L'Estrange George Barnwell, Mr. Moreton Trueman, Mr. Fox Blunt, Mr. Francis Gaoler, Mr. Morgan Maria, Miss L'Estrange Millwood, Mrs. Francis Lucy, Mrs. Harvey In act I. a Song by Mrs. Warrell.
To which will be added, A speaking Pantomime (written by Garrick) called
Harlequin's Invasion;
Or, The Tailor without a Head.
With the original music—the accompaniments by Mr. Gillingham, with an entirely new Medley Overture by Mr. Reinagle.
Harlequin, Mr. Francis Mercury, (with songs) Mr. Darley, jun. Porge, Mr. Moreton Bounce, Mr. Warren Frontin, Mr. Blisset Dog, Mr. Morgan Simon, Mr. Wignell Snip, Mr. Harwood Abraham, Mr. Warrell, jun. Justice, Mr. Warrell Crier, Master Warrell Padlock, Mr. Warrell, jun. Dolly Snip, Mrs. Francis Mrs. Snip, Mrs. Doffor Sukey Chitterlin, Mrs. Harvey Old Woman, with a song, Mr. Darley
With a variety of magical changes and whimsical transformations.
A Cottage Scene, which changes to a Wood and Cave, in which is discovered the Fairy Grouse.
The Magical Bush which changes to a Tailor without a Head.
The Transforming Chairs, &c.
The whole to conclude with The Downfall of Harlequin in the Realm of Shakespeare.
Tragic Muse, Miss Oldfield Comic Muse, Miss Milbourne
On Wednesday the favorite Comedy called the Child of Nature; with (for the second time) the new ballet of the Bouquet, which was received with unbounded applause—To which will be added the Agreeable Surprise—Being intended for the Benefit of the unhappy Sufferers by the late dreadful Fires at Savannah.
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit-one Dollar, and Gallery, half a dollar.
Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-store, No. 12 High-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the theatre, from 10 till 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
COLLEGE-HALL.
READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
MR. FENNEL.
Respectfully informs the Public, that On TUESDAY EVENING, December 27, at seven o'clock, will be delivered
An EXPLANATORY ADDRESS.
After which will be recited an Allegorical Poem, in three parts, called
THE CAVE OF NATURE; Or, A Picture of the Virtues, Views, and Passions, of the Human Mind.
Occasional admission tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, Jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElroy's looking-glass-store, No. 70, South Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-street.
On Wednesday, the 28th inst.
At 6 o'clock in the evening, will be sold at public auction, (if not before disposed of at private sale) at the City-Tavern.
All that capital mansion-house, stables, out-houses, &c. and three contiguous tracts of land situate on the West-side of Schuylkill in the township of Blockley and county of Philadelphia, generally known by the name of Lansdown, containing 199 acres 121 perches more or less and a messuage plantation and tract of land in Blockley township aforesaid adjoining Lansdown, containing 64 acres one perch.
The premises are so well known as to need no particular description. New feats in America can compare with Lansdown for convenience and elegance; it commands a variety of rich beautiful prospects and is remarkably healthy. Terms of sale will be made known by
PHILIP NICKLIN, } Attorneys in fact to ROBERT E. GRIFFITH, } James Greenleaf. Stath
Dec. 12.
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. SÖLE, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August, in the Schooner Jane, is in Philadelphia, he is requested to call on Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut-street, who will give him some information of importance.
December 24, 1796.
FOR SALE,
The fast-sailing Schooner ORION; Seventy tons burthen; fifteen months old; her frame is of the best of white oak; she is a faithful built vessel, handsomely finished off and well found in every particular; is ready to receive a cargo on board, and can be put to sea without any expense on her hull, sails or rigging; she flows six hundred barrels; has a handsome cabin and steerage, and a half deck which will flow from seventy-five to eighty barrels; has been newly caulked, grained and painted. For terms apply to
BENJAMIN RHODES, At No. 170, corner of Market and Fifth-streets, Or to the Captain on board said Schooner at Messrs. Willis and Yardley's wharf, adjoining Chestnut-street wharf; where there is for sale.
Excellent pickled Salmon in barrels, the best of American Mch Beef, and some very excellent Boston manufactured Chocolate.
December 26.
LIST OF PRIZES and BLANKS in the Washington Lottery, No. II.
48th Days Drawing, December 17.
   No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.     67 14780 25177 36683   126 890 646 891   248 10 15821 10 721 10 37981   289 16131 26659 10 287 10   499 10 202 20 27399 10 780 10   2047 17790 28346 38048   593 792 352 225   597 960 30022 10 246   3282 18002 066 470 10   351 283 31038 39433 10   478 662 053 575   5122 10 959 454 40393   558 19044 302 420 10   691 10 098 10 609 10 483   6256 10 994 919 854   300 20343 32128 41010 25   484 10 750 309 10 196 20   652 909 413 365   682 21073 10 762 42377 10   688 206 10 33014 10 427   7050 381 066 541   128 366 10 076 595   323 784 541 10 622 25   356 10 961 698 43138   397 10 22246 728 10 901   687 10 249 984 44376   8022 10 652 10 34044 10 944   323 23024 10 371 990   10686 10 097 847 45002   11124 302 35041 10 807   12005 10 596 277 47998   414 24028 307 48110   13278 10 287 606 123 100   302 437 718 50 186   488 887 797 883 10   904 10 25025 924 40667   954 10 037 10 952   14751 058 10 36119  
49th Days Drawing, December 19.
   No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.     423 11195 10 24752 37614 10   1012 222 16113 10 38147   2543 12637 279 10 303   679 13064 10 27097 39013 10   3635 776 10 528 390   4079 14216 871 631   861 15133 913 40080 10   5011 10 337 28259 41067 20   051 25 897 650 42469   336 10 16223 10 756 44166   709 10 678 30345 10 305   874 915 10 32180 475 10   6122 17006 10 372 377 10   568 25 19164 10 501 964 10   626 782 10 905 45471   747 20049 33745 10 728 10   762 10 21402 34854 46135   692 10 464 35071 771   2097 10 22454 539 27000 10   383 690 570 039   760 23297 994 918   958 308 36670 25 48323   9049 359 10 37110 10 805   592 402 10 199 812   10857 24746 232 49730 10  
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, December 19.
Mr. Potter, from Rhode Island (in the place of Mr. Bourne appointed district judge) appeared and took his oath and seat.
Mr. W. Smith said that the bill to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia of the United States was amongst the orders of the day. He wished that business to be taken up, in order to determine the principle, whether the militia should be continued upon its present footing, or whether it should be divided into two classes, viz. a select corps and a reserved corps, as contemplated by the present bill. Until this question was decided nothing could be done. For his own part, he said, he was no military man, but he had made it his business to enquire into the subject, and he found it to be the opinion of those well versed in military matters, that the plan proposed by this bill could not be carried into effect with success. He wished, however, the house to come to the decision. If it was their wish to continue the militia upon the present plan, and not adopt the plan proposed by the bill, the first clause could be struck out. This would considerably shorten the business; and as the session would be a short one, the sooner the house went into the business the better; he therefore hoped the house would resolve itself into a committee of the whole on that subject.
The house accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Mahlenberg in the chair, when the first section being read, which is in the following words,
Sec. 1. Be it enacted, &c. That from and after the passing of this act, the militia of the United States shall be composed of all able bodied white male citizens of the respective states, resident therein, who shall, respectively, be of the age of twenty years, and under the age of forty years. That the said militia shall be divided into two classes, the first class to be denominated the select corps of the militia of the United States; the second class to be denominated the reserved corps of the militia of the United States. The select corps of the militia of the United States shall be composed of all able bodied white male citizens, respectively, who shall be of the age of twenty years, and under the age of forty years. Provided, that, in the choice of officers, either of the select corps, or reserved corps, no respect shall be had to the limitations of age aforesaid, the foregoing regulations to be subject, however, to the exemptions hereafter specified."
Mr. W. Smith made a motion to strike out the first section of the bill. When the subject was formerly under discussion a number of objections were made to this clause, particularly to the great expense, to the inconvenience of drawing out a number of people from their houses to form companies, and other difficulties which appeared insurmountable. He hoped, therefore, some scheme of amending the present system would be hit upon, and that it might by such means be made a very good one. He hoped his motion would therefore be agreed to.
Mr. Dearborn seconded the motion. He did it with the same view which the mover had expressed for making it, viz. to shorten the business, by saving the time which a discussion of the several parts of the bill would necessarily consume, taking it for granted, as he did, that the bill would not pass. The objections brought against the measure when it was formerly before the house, he thought substantial. Great many parts of the bill before them were not admissible into a militia system. The first clause held out an idea repugnant to that part of the country with which he was acquainted. He meant the select corps.—If the first clause was agreed to be struck out, the next motion would be to have the bill re-committed.
Mr. Harper believed considerable difficulty would attend the carrying into effect the bill proposed. But he believed also that their choice was betwixt this difficulty and the total want of an effectual military system. He would submit it to the consideration of the committee, which of these alternatives should be adopted. It was stated that to organize a select corps would be attended with great expense. He believed that any effectual system would be attended with great expense. Whether the military necessary for the defence of our country should consist of a standing force (which none of them wished) or of a select corps, or of any other kind of corps, great expense would be incurred. It had been stated, that to draw out so great a number of young people from their homes and labour, to be instructed in military duty, would not only lessen the stock of labour, and consequently of national wealth, but would also have a tendency to injure their morals. If gentlemen contemplated the period at which these persons would be drawn together, he believed the objection with respect to labour would vanish. It was supposed that 2 or 3 weeks in the fall, and the same length of time at some other season would be enough for the purpose. And it was well known that there were seasons of the year when laborers might very well be spared for two or three weeks—and if it were only for one week, it would be better than none. With respect to morals, little apprehension needed to be entertained on that head. It was not contemplated he said, to bring them into very large encampments, nor into towns, to keep them long together, or that they should be free from restraint or authority, being, he said, under military order and discipline, they would have no time to run into riot or disorder. He believed, therefore, that these objections against the proposed bill were not sufficiently weighty. That the present system was very defective, they had abundant evidence from military men, from repeated communications from the President on the subject, and from an event not very remote when necessity called out the militia, when it was seen that they were more indebted to the individual patriotic spirit of our citizens than to our militia laws.
If then the present system was not adequate, it must be altered. How was this to be done? Could it be done as the old system stood? He believed not. If, said he, you will not arm the people, and subject them to military duty, what would be the effect of a militia? It would prove that inefficacy which it had hitherto proved to be. Vainly, said he, give up the idea of an effectual militia, or abandon the present system. This brought them to bill before the committee, which proposed a new system. Whether the present manner of modifying the business be the right one; whether all persons between 18 and 25 shall be included, or whether any other regulation would be preferable, it was for the house to decide; but he said something of the kind proposed must be adopted, or all ideas of national defence must be given up. Gentlemen from some parts of the Union were not so strikingly impressed with the necessity of this measure, as were others. In the Eastern states he knew that the whole body of the militia could easily be brought into activity; but when the same rule was applied to a country thinly settled, a regiment was spread over twenty, and in some instances, forty miles square, and in such cases they could not be properly trained. Admitting that the present system is wholly impracticable where the settlement is thin, it became a question whether the system proposed in its stead would be injurious to the more thickly settled parts of the country. In the eastern states perhaps some additional burthen would be laid upon the people, and some inconveniences felt, but would these be so great as were now felt by other parts of the country? He believed not, and the system recommended would have the advantage of being everywhere practicable.
With these impressions, it was impossible he should agree to strike out this clause. He hoped it would be retained, and that the bill would be discussed throughout, as he was convinced no other system could be reduced to practice.
Mr. Siegraves said he had not the honor of a seat in that when this subject was formerly under discussion; he was therefore but partially acquainted with it. With respect to the state of Pennsylvania, he believed all concurred in opinion, that there was an absolute necessity of some new arrangement to give efficacy and spirit to the military system. No one, he said, could doubt the bravery or patriotic spirit of our citizens; but he always understood that bravery alone was not sufficient; if it were, they had better discard our militia system altogether. But if it was true that discipline was the life and soul of an army, it was their duty to meet with firmness all difficulties which stood in the way. If this discipline could only be acquired by means of some mode like that proposed in the bill before them, neither trouble or expense should prevent them from entering upon the business. He said, it was not by calling men together a day or two in the year that discipline was to be attained, but by some such plan as the present. He must therefore, hear stronger objections against the measure than had yet been urged, before he could vote for striking out the clause in question.
The bill before them, Mr. Siegraves said, was the system of Baron Steuben. He knew this was a favorite system with the citizens of this state. It was said there were states in the Union in which the militia laws required no amendment; if so, he wished gentlemen from those states would communicate to the committee the means which had been used to
attain this perfect state, that the militia of the middle and Southern states might be put upon a better footing. If not, he should not consent to part with the plan before them.
Mr. Henderson wished to have the militia put upon a respectable footing, as much as any member of the committee, but was of opinion, that the system proposed by the bill under consideration, would not have that effect—He hoped the motion to strike out the first section might prevail, as the principles it contained, were to his mind very objectionable.
Mr. H. observed, that in a republican government, the burthen of government, (of which the military are the most irksome,) ought to be distributed in as equal a degree as possible among the citizens; this would not be the case if the system proposed was carried into effect—He observed, that the inequality of the burthen upon the select corps, as contemplated by the bill now under consideration, must strike us forcibly, when we consider the class of citizens that is to bear it—This corps, is to be composed of persons from the age of 20, to 25 years, perhaps not more than one fifth part of the number of citizens able to bear arms, of this number, there will be many that will pay a legal equivalent rather than render personal service, he supposed, for the sake of calculation, one fourth part, then says Mr. Henderson, there will be left three fourths of one fifth part of the whole number of citizens able to bear arms, that must stand as a bulwark of defence for the Union, making about every sixth man, and those of the most indigent part of the community—He was of opinion that it would not be safe for government to depend upon them, detached from the rest of the militia, that they would be unequal to the defence of our country in case of emergencies.
He viewed that part of the system, which relates to the calling out of the select corps, any given space of time, for the purpose of acquiring military discipline, or for training of them, as unconstitutional. Mr. H. observed he had not the constitution before him, but he would venture to quote from memory the words thereof relative to the subject now under consideration—They are these, "The Congress shall have power to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, referring to the states, respectively, the authority of training the militia, according to the discipline prescribed by Congress." Here the power of congress is confined to certain objects, and cannot be extended to embrace the measure proposed by the bill, viz. that of training the militia.
Mr. Henderson thought the measure very objectionable on account of the great expense that would attend it—The select corps, he observed, would not be put into motion fit for service, as contemplated by this bill, under the expense of between two and three millions of dollars, and it will require the annual expense of between three and four hundred thousand dollars, to keep up the corps, according to the calculations he had made, which have been founded on the supposition that the select corps would contain about one hundred thousand men, officers included, and to be kept up fifteen days yearly, for the purpose of acquiring military discipline—He would not vouch for the accuracy of his calculations, but would venture to say that he had not exaggerated.
The measure, Mr. H. said, was objectionable upon another ground—It is but a short time since the general government had by law abolished the old militia system and established a new organization of the militia—By this law the officers were deranged from the major-general, through all the different grades, down to the lowest rank—New companies have been formed, and all the officers newly elected—a large proportion of cavalry was taken into the organization—companies of grenadiers, infantry and artillery were to be established—How far this law has been operated upon generally he could not determine, but with regard to the state he had the honor to represent he believed it had been carried into complete effect, but not without great expense to individuals—He thought the militia of New Jersey was upon a very respectable footing

   RETURN OF VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT New-Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode-Island Connecticut Vermont New-York New-Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North-Carolina South-Carolina Georgia     6 16 4 9 4 12 7 3 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 1   13 13 4 4 4 13 7 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1   14 14 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 1   13 13 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1   2 1 1 1 1 1 1   1 1 1 1 1 1   1 1 1 1 1 1   1 1 1 1 1 1   Total, 71 59 57 23 15 2 5 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1  
In North-Carolina, one vote was given for Charles Pinckney, and three for Judge Iredell.
Extract of a letter from Alexandria (Virginia) 23d instant.
"We were under considerable alarm here last night from a fire which broke out in a frame building nearly in the centre of the town, which was happily extinguished with the loss of that building only. At one period it threatened destruction to a considerable portion of the wealthiest part of this place."
The following instance of savage brutality equals the most atrocious acts of cruelty, which ever stained the annals of history. The prodigious concern which the French commanders displayed for the lives of their fellow citizens, exhibited in this instance, & by Buonaparte in threatening the total destruction of Pavia if one Frenchman was killed, shows that these tender-hearted people wish to monopolize to themselves the pleasure of destroying each other. Americans will learn, by these fratricidal acts, what they are to expect, if the French troops should ever get footing under any pretence in this Country.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 1. The borough of Sauerbrunnen, in the Palatinate, experienced, on the 28th ult. a most dreadful fate. The French officer who commanded at Oberingenheim, after the skirmish which took place on the 27th in the vicinity of Meutz, ordered four inhabitants of that place to be brought before him. He accused them of having fired on the French, which was not true, condemned two of them to be shot on the spot, ordered the borough to be given up to pillage for four hours, and afterwards to be set fire to in every quarter. A strong detachment of his troops formed a lane round the place to prevent the inhabitants from leaving it, and in a short time the borough was converted into a heap of ashes. The fate of the unfortunate inhabitants is not yet known, but it must be highly calamitous.
MR. FENNO. In a few short paragraphs, entitled, "Information," printed in this evening's paper, three things appear: IGNORANCE, MISREPRESENTATION and CALUMNY. IGNORANCE, as will appear by the bad Grammar in several of the sentences. MISREPRESENTATION, by an intended perversion of a clause in the Constitution of the United States.
CALUMNY; as the author of "Information," who has apparently levelled his shafts at several of the bookellers of Philadelphia and who has published what is false is known to be a designing and interested individual. Dec. 26, 1796.
FREDERICKSBURG, (Vir.) Dec. 20. The following Address to the President of the United States, was, on Saturday the 10th inst. agreed upon in the House of Delegates of this state, nem. con.
To GEORGE WASHINGTON President of the United States.
You have in an affectionate address to the People of the United States, declined a re-election to the chief magistracy of the nation, to which you would have been called by the public voice; the General Assembly of Virginia would be unfaithful to the feelings of their constituents, and regardless of their own, if they silently beheld an event long deprecated by your fellow-citizens. While they deplore the resolution, which will deprive the nation of its first hope, they are unable to repress those sensations of gratitude and esteem arising from the prospect of her beloved citizen's return into the bosom of his native state, and which services, precious as yours, excite in every breast. On a review of the whole tenor of your life, so strongly marked by wisdom, valor and patriotism, they feel themselves stimulated to bestow upon you the best reward that freemen can give, and the most grateful a mind like yours, can receive. And they have a pleasing and firm assurance, that their posterity to the most remote generations, and the friends of true and genuine Liberty and of the rights of man throughout the world, and in all succeeding ages, will unite in the acclamation, while with one voice they declare, that you have deserved well of your country.
To this permit them to add their fervent supplications to Heaven, that you may long continue to enjoy those blessings which you have been so instrumental in procuring to your country, and in that repose which you have always sacrificed in obedience to the will of your nation, that you may possess that heart felt satisfaction of beholding its happiness and prosperity increase under the auspices of that liberty, and of that government, which your valor and wisdom have so essentially contributed to establish and maintain."
The speech of Governor Vanderhorst to the legislature of South-Carolina, containing much political wisdom and many truly federal and patriotic sentiments, we have pleasure in giving some extracts therefrom. It is much to be regretted by the friends of our union that such a chief magistrate should be about to retire from his office.
"The constitutional right of Congress to lay and collect taxes and duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and welfare, has been hitherto very moderately exercised, and has extended little further than commercial imposts and duties on imported articles. But it cannot be ascertained how soon future exigencies and necessities may call for other resources and lead to more direct taxation, in spite of all that strict economy and prudent management which have pervaded every department of government."
We should, therefore, endeavor to anticipate that period, and place ourselves, by a timely diminution of our state debt, in a situation to answer and defray with suitable alacrity and ability, our proportion of taxes to the general government, and not permit the pressure of them, cooperating with a heavy state debt, to be the source of dissatisfaction and discontent towards that union from which so many prosperous consequences have already resulted, and on which we must continue to depend for every political blessing and security.
"The events of the present war, raging among other nations, have evinced of what high importance to the peace and prosperity of the American states, and to the averting from them war, the greatest scourge of the human race, is the establishment and support of an efficient general government."
"While nations have been involved in the fiercest and bloodiest contests that have ever afflicted and desolated the world, with some of whom we had treaties of amity and commerce; with others were in the habits of constant commercial intercourse; it was extremely difficult to avoid being drawn into a participation of their warfare."
"The maintenance of freedom from all foreign influence, wisdom to discern, and firmness to resist all the arts and cabals of designing emissaries; a sacred regard to the plighted faith of treaties, a rigid adherence to the laws of nations, and steady observation of the rights and obligations of neutrality, were essentially requisite, to avoid giving umbrage to the belligerent powers, and exciting their resentment and enmity."
"This wise conduct and just policy have hitherto not only saved us from all the horrors of war, but have enabled us to reap abundantly the advantages which may result to commercial nations from a state of neutrality."
"While violent commotions and rude forms have furiously assailed, and shook to their centre, and menaced the subversion of old and flourishing empires, our infantine states have been gaining solidity and stability, and have rapidly progressed to opulence and grandeur. Could that conduct, and those rules and regulations of the executive of the United States, achieving such great and salutary objects, have been so uniformly and firmly adopted and executed by the separate governments of the United States?"
"This happy experience ought to impress indelibly on us all, the expediency of union and of a general efficient government, and how impolitic and dangerous it would be for any individual state to enter into any measures, that may interfere with the general system, or prevent that cordial and generous co-operation, which must give to it due action and energy."
"The general government of the United States, must be to that of particular states, as the sun to the planets, the centre of their attraction and motion, around which, although within their own orbits, they must incessantly revolve, receiving, reflecting, and diffusing warmth, energy, and splendor."
"The island navigation and public roads claim, and are entitled to, your best attention and warm patronage. The great progress made towards the completion of the canal between the Santee and Cooper rivers, and which, in all probability, will be finished in the course of the ensuing year, with its other extensive benefits, promises vast advantages to the agriculture and commerce of the western parts of the state; and not only evinces the practicability of similar ones, but points out the expediency and utility of making navigable the rivers and improving the roads leading thereto."
"In the discussion of these and all other matters which may be the subjects of your deliberation and debate, I trust that your zeal will be tempered by candor, and that your minds will continue free of the spirit of party, or any improper jealousies."
"I need not more than remind you, that in the abrogating or altering of old systems or laws, great care and circumspection are requisite; and that as innovations are frequently full of danger, and seldom to be produced without disorder, they ought not to be rashly attempted, or upon flight grounds, without necessity, or very important reasons."
"I also beg leave to bring to your frequent recollection and observation, many of the important political truths and salutary maxims contained in the address, which our great and good President published to his fellow-citizens, in declining to become a candidate for the Presidential chair, announcing his resolution to retire into the walks of private life."
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
NORFOLK, December 17. Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, (England) dated Oct. 2, to a gentleman in this town.
"A small American sloop having made several trips to and from this port; her frequent sailing, and so soon returning, excited some suspicion, that she might be the conveyancer of improper intelligence from hence to France; and one of their crew having made a deposition of their frequent trips from hence to France, and that a person was daily expected on board who always went and returned with the vessel, a proper officer was appointed to watch her motions, and observe who went on board her; a genteel dressed man was this morning seen to go on board her, and the vessel immediately got under weigh; and the man making his report of what he had observed, the custom-house officer took boats, and boarded the sloop; just as she was clearing the mouth of the harbour; and going into the cabin, found the person who had just gone on board, and who, from his appearance, seemed to be just come from a journey, in it, with a small trunk by him, which, on opening, was found full of papers; there is, it is said, from those which have been opened, are of a very important nature, and that there is no doubt of his being a spy to the French; as the sloop has been to and from this port no less than fifteen times in the course of about three months, with only an interval of about six days each time. It is said on his being apprehended, he attempted to tear some papers lying by him, but was prevented; he was bro't on shore about 12 o'clock, and immediately sent off for London, with the two officers who apprehended him."
NEW-YORK, December 26. A late Charleston Paper says, "There is a letter in town from Georgia, which says that it is con-
adently asserted, in the Floridas, that the King of Spain has ceded those Provinces, and Louisiana, to the republic of France."
It is an undoubted fact, that fire was set to a stable in Courtlandt street on Friday night, and had made some progress before it was discovered. An attempt was also made the same night to set fire to a frame building in William street. There is no reason to doubt, it is said, the existence of malicious intention. The citizens have occasion for double vigilance, at this time, when high winds, severe cold and dry weather, would render the progress of fire irresistible.
A young gentleman by the name of White, has commenced a dramatic career on the Boston stage with great eclat (see Boston head.) If he be as successful in his first performance as not too flat testing, he must prove, in time, a second Garrick.
BOSTON, December 17. THEATRICAL.
On Wednesday evening the tragedy of Douglas, Mr. White, a young gentleman of a respectable family in this town, made his debut in the character of Young Norval. The extreme youth, natural education, extensive connections, and promising talents of the new performer, had drawn together a more general audience of critics, than had been ever collected at any first appearance.
Of Mr. White, as an actor, we shall not, at present, hazard an opinion; but considered as a young amateur, who, "from the free course of his disposition," regulated by a judicious and elegant taste has enlisted himself under the banners of Thelpis,
"That an invisible instinct should frame him To eloquence unlearn'd; judgment untaught; Genius, That wildly grows in him, but yields a crop, As if it had been sow'd."
The applause he received was almost incessant; and of the passages, in which he amply deserved it, the citation would be lengthy. One, however, we cannot omit; and the peculiar animation, energy, and expression, with which he pronounced
"Did I not fear to freeze thy shallow valor, And make thee sink too soon beneath my sword, I'd tell thee—what thou art—I know thee well."
Were received by the audience by repeated rounds of enthusiastic approbation. Mr. White, in his general conception of the character, was extremely chaste. His voice is firm, clear, and sonorous; and his person youthful and genteel. Possessed of so many stage requisites, he is, at present, in the flower of promise; and it requires no aid from prophetic ken, to predict that a few years experience will render him an honor to his profession, and the pride of the American theatre.
NOTICE.
The Creditors of Mr. James Greenleaf are requested to meet at the City Tavern on Wednesday evening the 28th, instant at 5 o'clock, to receive the report of the Committee appointed at the last meeting for the purpose of obtaining a statement of that Gentleman's accounts.
Philip Nicklin } Committee. Henry Pratt } Dec. 26, 1796. Elias W. Francis }
WANTED.
A MUSICIAN, Who is capable of composing Accompaniments to Songs for an Orchestra. He must have no other engagement as a composer. Enquire at the Office of this Paper. December 22.
Washington Lottery.
TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 48th and 49th days returns are received.
The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. ** A SHARE in the NEW THEATRE to be sold on reasonable terms. December 22. ttstf
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FOR SALE. A PLANTATION, ABOUT 12 miles from this City, situate in Abington Township, Montgomery County; containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stable, shed, barnacles, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit, about 12 acres of good meadow well water- ed, and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 1st of April next. Property in this City will be taken in exchange. Enquire at No. 375 Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. etst
TO BE SOLD, A LEASE for seven years, from the 25th March next, in that capital and beautiful FARM, called PROSPECT-HILL, Situated within one quarter of a mile from the Brandywine Mills, and half a mile from the borough of Wilmington. The dwelling house is built of stone, two stories high, generally finished, and contains four handsome rooms on a floor, besides an entry, with capital garrets, and convenient cellars. It is generally thought to command the most ad- vantageous prospect of the Delaware, from the source of that river to the Capes. This prospect is greatly embellished by a full view of a vast body of meadow, through which the Christiana and Brandywine creeks are seen winding in beau- tiful meanders. Near the house are a Kitchen, a spacious stone stable and hay loft, a barn, a carriage house, milk- house, &c. and a well of as pure water as any on the conti- nent. The garden contains an acre and quarter of land, ad- bounding with fruit, and particularly with peach trees, of the very best kind, brought from Maryland, and in full bear- ing. There is, moreover, on the place, a young, apple orchard beginning to bear, and several old trees that produce abundantly, besides cherry and other ornamental trees, in great numbers. The farm consists of nearly forty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of encumbrances, except taxes, twenty of which are now in excellent clover and timothy, and ten more will be ready for sowing next spring. A resi- dence of nearly 8 years has convinced the subscriber that the situation is remarkably healthy. The great post road from Philadelphia to the Southward runs within seventy yards of the house. In a word, the beauties and conveni- ence of this situation cannot be enumerated in an advertise- ment, and when examined, will probably command the at- tention of any person who is desirous of living at one of the most elegant country seats on the continent. The purchaser may enter on the premises next spring, or perhaps, this fall, if application be immediately made to Doctor NICHOLAS WAY, in Philadelphia, to Doctor WH. RION, on the premises, or, in his absence, to Mr. GEORGE TRUITT, in Wilmington. A quantity of excellent Hay, Grain in the ground, some Stock, &c. may be had by the purchaser at the time of sale. Nov. 7. codif
James M'Alpin, Taylor, No. 3, South Fourth-Street, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors. He has on hand an extensive assortment of the Most Fashionable GOODS, And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this Shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most Fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctual attention to them. November 10. ws
The Elephant IS RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE. THE public are respectfully informed, that this animal is to be seen every day, from 8 o'clock in the morning till ten down, in Market- street, No. 106, South side, between Third and Fourth-Streets. Admittance a quarter of a dollar, that every ci- tizen may see him. At the request of many persons it will be exhibited on evenings from five to eight o'clock, at half a dollar each. The room will be well lighted. November 7.
Treasury of the United States. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum. 1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, entitled an act in addition to an act, entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit: "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and Septem- ber for the present year, and from the year, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thou- sand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the ori- ginal capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hun- dred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then ade- quate, according to the contract, for the final redemp- tion of the said stock." 2d. All distinction between payments on account of interest and Principal being thus abolished by the establish- ment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above de- scribed, it has become necessary to vary accordingly, the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I do make, constitute and appoint my true and lawful At- torney, for me and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name, the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the com- mencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attor- neys under him, for that part, to make and substitute, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day of in the year Sealed and Delivered in presence of, BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of before me personally came within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the seal the day and year first above said. Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twenty- first day of July, 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. July 23. as 117
Territory of the United States, N. W. of the Ohio. TURNER } PARKER } Foreign attachment. Notice is hereby given, To JOSEPH PARKER, late of Kaskaskia in the (now) county of Randolph, in the Territory aforesaid, Mer- chant, that in pursuance of the laws of the Territory in that case provided, a foreign attachment hath issued out of the county court of common pleas of the said county, against the lands and tenements, goods, chattels and ef- fects, rights and credits of the said Joseph Parker, at the suit of George Turner, Esquire; and that unless the said Joseph Parker appear by himself, or Attorney, to give special bail to such suit, judgment by default will be en- tered against him, at the court to be held in and for the said county, next, after the expiration of twelve months from this date; and the estate or estates so attached, will be sold for the satisfaction of all creditors, who shall ap- pear to be justly entitled to a demand thereon, and shall apply for that purpose. Dated at Kaskaskia, aforesaid, this twenty-ninth of March, 1796. JOHN RICE JONES, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Horses taken in, For the Winter Season, And fed on clover hay at the Subscriber's place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road, where good stabling is pro- vided, and great care will be taken of them William Bell. Nov. 23. mwizwmtf.
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late Lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lottery, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New- Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mth
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of Stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c. Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are deter- mined to endeavour to deserve it. N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wtif
City of Washington. SCHEME OF THE LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000 dwelling-houses, 5 cash 30,000, are } 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,500 - - 15,000 20 do. 500 - - 10,000 100 do. 100 - - 10,000 200 do. 50 - - 10,000 400 do. 25 - - 10,000 1,000 do. 20 - - 20,000 15,000 do. 10 - - 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one: And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the pri- vate buildings to be erected in the City of Washington— Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are old off.—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the closing of the draw- ing, and to take up the bonds given as security. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient num- ber of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal ob- jects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the issue suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGET. $5. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry.
Bank of North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for twelve Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Bank on Monday the 9th of January at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 6. $105.
Washington Canal Lottery, No. 1. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-five thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Po- tomaco to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. 1. Viz - 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 last drawn } 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5850 Prizes, 173,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities se- cured by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
Paterion Lottery. FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize. viz 1 Prize of 5000 dollars is dollars 5000 1 1000 1000 1 500 500 5 200 1000 20 100 2000 99 50 4950 200 25 5000 2000 10 20,000 5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000 2332 Prizes. 44,450 4013 Blanks. 6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450 By order of the Directors of the Society for establish- ing Useful Manufactures, the superintendents of the Pa- terion Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery. The Lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tick- ets may be procured. Dated this 17th day of June, 1796. J. N. CUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, } Managers. JONATHAN RHEA, STATE OF THE WHEEL. 1 Prize of 5000 - - 5000 1 1000 - - 1000 1 500 - - 500 5 200 - - 1000 20 100 - - 2000 90 50 - - 4500 105 25 - - 2625 The five last drawn tickets, 1000 each, 5000 Being all the valuable prizes, besides a full propor- tion of the 10 dollars. As the Lottery is considerably more than one third drawn, the value of the undrawn tickets is great- ly increased; and it is worth the notice of those who hold tickets in the old scheme, that they can ex- change their tickets for those in the above, if they ap- ply soon, and at a moderate advance considering the now real value of an undrawn ticket. The tickets being nearly all sold, the drawing in future will be oftener, and the Lottery soon finished. November 12. mws
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second Street. SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks. 1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars - - 20,000 1 do. of 10,000 do. - - 10,000 3 do. of 5,000 do. - - 15,000 4 do. of 2,000 do. - - 8,000 20 do. of 1,000 do. - - 20,000 39 do. of 500 do. - - 19,500 80 do. of 200 do. - - 16,000 200 do. of 100 do. - - 20,000 300 do. of 50 do. - - 15,000 1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the posses- for of the first drawn no. } 500 5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessors of the five last drawn nos } 15,000 9,490 do. 15 do. : - 141,000 10,054 Prizes 900,000 10,049 Blanks 30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kerpner, William Witman, Joseph Hissler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Salvastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796. Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the draw- ing of the Washington No. 2, and Patterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and reg- istering are kept. October 7. zawtf
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his School on Mon- day the 21st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms, In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of the same days. In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels. Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday ev- ening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season. For terms, &c. enquire at his house, No. 134, Market- street. Oct. 17. thf
A Manufactory FOR SALE. A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13. etst
Twenty Guineas Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantaloons, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 $122awtf
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST, Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris. Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth. Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. ** He lives in Chestnut-street, No. 135, above Fourth-street. November 26. tts
SAMUEL RICHARDET RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Bos- ton, Baltimore, together with those of the principal com- mercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to pre- serve that patronage with which he has been so distinguis- hingly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796. NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be re- ceived at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next en- suing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts here- after mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-Frank- lin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Grenville; at Picque Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Stauben; at Fort Mafiac; at any place from Fort Mafiac to the fourth boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Ouaton.
If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be fur- nished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the fol- lowing articles, viz. One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar, } per hundred rations Two pounds of Soap, } One pound of Candles, The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, De- troit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be un- derstood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible char- acters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, at- certaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
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