Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-03-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1709.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 2, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
SALT.
3500 to 4000 bushels of large grained SALT, From St. Martin's on board the ship Spy...
Stephen Kingston, 46, Walnut Street. Will sail in a few days...
For Hamburg, THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, Jacob Dehart, Master...
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf...
And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool...
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. Brig AMAZON.
N. & F. Fraser, No. 95, South Front-street. For Savannah, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET...
For Amsterdam, THE SHIP FARMER, John McCollom, Master...
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels...
At a Meeting of the President and Managers of the DELAWARE and SCHUYLKILL CANAL COMPANY...
Reflections on Monroe's View of the Conduct of the Executive, As published in the GAZETTE...
To be sold at Vendue, At the Coffee House, at 7 o'clock in the evening...
To be Sold at Public Vendue, At Chestnut-street Wharf, On Monday, the 5th March next...
Public Sale of Real Estates, On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next...
Valuable Property for Sale, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM...
Hyson and Young Hyson Tea, A few casks of excellent quality...
Surveyor General's Office, ON a release of survey of 433 acres 68 perches...
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, (Price 25 Cents) Reflections on Monroe's View...
SCIPION, In which the commercial warfare of France is traced to the French Revolution...
NOTICE, WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Oxted Cottage...
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller...
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. A quantity BENGAL GOODS...
British Dry Goods, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Forty-nine bales of Mullins...
A PRINT, THE Print, representing GENERAL WASHINGTON...
FOR SALE, A quantity of CALF SKINS, in the rough...
NOTICE, IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insolvent debtor...
Prison Manufactory, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia...
FOR SALE, Cut Nails of all sizes, Spriggs, faddle and card Tasks...
FOR SALE OR TO BE LET ON GROUND RENT, A valuable Lot of Ground...
Two three story Brick Houses, With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situated on Water street...
To Let, About 20 acres of ground, with a good house, garden, stables...
FOR SALE, The Indenture of a healthy, strong, and active NEGRO GIRL...
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Star, Joseph Woodman, master...
Notice, The ship STAR from London will commence discharging...
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master...
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON...
This Day is Published, By JOHN ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia...
RUDIMENTS OF TASTE, IN A SERIES OF LETTERS, From a MOTHER to her DAUGHTERS...
The Looking Glass for the Mind, OR, The JUVENILE FRIEND...
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORMROD...
OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers.
AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors...
Canal Lottery---No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst.
Landing, From on board the Snow Maria, from Copenhagen...
JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. Will have on Hand, 1st and 2d proof Bourdeaux Brandy...
The Commissioners, FOR carrying into effect the TWENTY-FIRST Article of the Treaty of Friendship...
A Gardener wanted, TO move to the District of Columbia, one who understands his business well...
Gentel Boarding and Lodging, On reasonable terms, by applying at No. 31, North-street...
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges...
The Piece Goods, Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store...
FOR SALE, BY WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street...
Wanted, An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen...
SALES BY AUCTION, Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS, Forenoon---Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street.

MR. FENNO. The enclosed is a copy of a letter I received from a gentleman in Connecticut...
Decus has made some animadversions on the fracas between Col. Lyon and Mr. Griswold...
The true character of large bodies will never be known from individuals who compose them...
Do we wish to derive a true knowledge of facts, we fly to newspapers. But alas, they are contradictory and fallacious...
TO LET, And may be entered on immediately, A good dry Store, Three stories high...
writings of patriots, I look forward to their expectations of usurping in power; if they rally again...
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY - MARCH 2. The Speaker laid before the house a report from the secretary of state...
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front street.
CONTINUATION OF Latest Foreign News.
By the brig Mary, captain EARLE, from Dover. PARIS, December 14. The three Commissioners sent by the Congress...
PRUSSIA and FRANCE.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY. Frederick William the Third, by the Grace of God, King of Prussia...
Great and Dear Friends. Providence having disposed of the days of the king, my father...
FREDERICK WILLIAM. Berlin, 17th November, 1797. LONDON, January 4. Three per cent consols, 49 1-2 opening.
PARIS, (11 Nivose) Dec. 31. The Dey of Tunis has liberated without ransom, eighteen Frenchmen...
The blacksmiths employed in the naval arsenals have just given a new proof of their attachment to republican institutions...
The Directory has published an arrest to the following effect, in consequence of a representation...
The report of a dispute between France and the above Canton is therefore erroneous. The directory has received satisfactory advice...
LONDON, December 21. Last night we received the Paris journals to the 18th inst.
But the most important article is the letter from the new king of Prussia to the French republic.
December 22. A letter from Peterburgh of the 25th ult. acquaints us with the arrival of the Prince of Conde...
PARIS, December 12. Buonaparte continues to receive the deputations from the different military corps...
The first of this month three emigrants were shot at Toulon, and on the second, four women were condemned to banishment.
sufficient quantity is imported for the use of the Batavian republic. Letter of Citizen Thomas Mair to the Executive Directory.
Paris, 5th Dec. 6th year of the French Republic. Citizens Directors, Two days have elapsed since I arrived at Paris...
THOMAS MUIR. They write from Lisbon, that from the extraordinary collection of Portuguese troops...
In the sitting of the 9th of this month, a message from the Directory informed the council of Five Hundred...
On the 13th inst. a ball was given by the Directory, to the ministers of the interior...
CADIZ, Nov. 18. The gun-boats of Algeziras attacked a fleet of two merchantmen from Lisbon...
BERLIN, Nov. 21. His majesty, our new sovereign, has bestowed the order of the Black Eagle on counts Bruhl and Backhoff.
MILAN, Nov. 7. The arrival of general Buonaparte, the founder of the republic, was celebrated here on the 3d...

keep 25,000 French troops in its pay, of which general Virilla, a Corsican, will have the command.
What was called a constitutional circle was likewise established here, which had above 500 members. Buonaparte has, however, forbidden this club to meet, as it might be dangerous at a time when our constitution is not fully organized.
Our Directory, which has the appointment of Bishops in the Cisalpine republic has ordered that the bishops shall for the future, lay aside such titles and forms of expression as are contrary to the republican system. They are, for instance, no longer to style themselves bishops by the grace of God, and the authority of the holy apostolic See. On the contrary, they are, like other magistrates, to use the title of Citizens and Republicans.
RASTADT, December 7.
The following is the Note, presented by count Lehbach, to the deputies of the empire, respecting the evacuation of Mentz, &c. by the imperial troops:—
"Count Cobenzel, minister plenipotentiary of his imperial royal majesty, for the exchange of the ratification of the treaty of peace, has informed the undersigned Austrian minister plenipotentiary at the Congress, that the definitive treaty of peace, concluded on the 17th October this year, at Campo Formio, between his imperial majesty as king of Hungary and Bohemia, and the French republic, obliges his majesty to withdraw his troops from the theatre of war into his hereditary dominions; and that the time draws nigh, when this measure is to be carried effect. His imperial royal majesty has, however, in order to perform his duty as co-estate of the empire, reserved to himself the right of leaving his contingent of troops in the field, if circumstances should require it, until the peace between the holy Roman empire and the French republic shall likewise have been concluded.
"The undersigned, on having the honour of communicating this to the illustrious deputies of the empire, hopes that they will rest convinced, that, as on the one side this measure tends to satisfy the earnest wish of several states of the empire, that his majesty's troops might be withdrawn, in order to alleviate the burthen of the war, his imperial majesty, tho' disabled from employing any longer his whole force in defence of the empire (as he has done these six years with matchless perseverance and exertion) yet firmly continues to fulfil the obligations incumbent on him as co-estate of the empire, with respect to his contingent, provided always the privileges of his house remain unimpaired.
(Signed) "COUNT LEHRBACH."
December 11.
This evening the deputation of the empire held an extraordinary sitting. It is supposed to have been occasioned by the sudden evacuation at Mentz by the Austrians.
Yesterday arrived here count Goertz, the Prussian plenipotentiary. Citizen Rosenzettel, the French secretary general, is likewise arrived from Elbingen.
Etats-generals have been sent to the Diet of Rastatt with representations relative to the retreat of the Austrians, and the present situation of Mentz, where the French have broken through the line of demarcation agreed on with the Austrians.
Yesterday the French ministers gave in their full powers to count Metternich.
It is said, his Prussian majesty will act as mediator between the German Empire and France.
MENTZ, Dec. 15.
The city is now shut in by the French quite to the outworks; the passage, however, is open. The Austrian magazine will be sold.
MANHEIM, Dec. 15.
The French are now in full motion in our neighbourhood, on the other side of the Rhine to take possession of the places there. On the 11th, some of them advanced to Mundenheim, but retired again. On the 12th some French troops came to Oggerheim. On the 13th, they took possession of the city of Worms, and on the same day entered Frankenthal.
On the 9th, the whole Austrian army in Suabia broke up, and began its march to approach the Austrian states in Bavaria. As this army takes with it all its baggage, artillery, and ammunition, the Austrian generals have required the Circle of Suabia to furnish 25,000 draught horses.
LONDON.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH.
December 16.
COLLET v. MARRIOTT.
This was an action to recover from the Defendant the amount of a policy of insurance on the ship Argonaut , driven on shore and wrecked in Simmon's-bay, at the Cape of Good Hope, the 2d of October last.
The plaintiff's case was opened to the jury (which was special) in a very elaborate and able manner; but its merits will be best explained by the deposition of the principal evidence.
Lord Keith deposed, that he was commander in chief of the naval force at the Cape of Good Hope, on the 2d August last, at which time the ship Argonaut , under the command of the plaintiff, arrived in the bay, for the purpose, as he understood, of getting water and provisions. Hearing that an American vessel had before landed some men who behaved in a disorderly manner; and being in hourly apprehensions of attack from the enemy, he thought it advisable, for his majesty's service, to lay an embargo on all the ships in the bay, amongst which the vessel commanded by the plaintiff, was of course included. On examination of the ship, and its papers, strong suspicions arose, corroborated by the circumstance of the vessel having several passengers on board, and particularly a Frenchman, of which the
captain could give no other account than that he was an emigrant bound for the Mauritius. All danger being removed, on the 18th of September the embargo was taken off, but the plaintiff's ship was detained as an illicit trader , his papers and his other declarations stating that he intended to trade to Madras. The plaintiff made a protest as being an American, and several remonstrances, but without effect, as his lordship was not then apprised of the ratification of the new treaty between this country and America; and knowing that it was his duty to detain it under the navigation and several other prior acts. Capt. Collet never complained to him of the want of any necessaries or stores, or he would have ordered him to be supplied, and his lordship frequently offered him to take the charge, and be responsible for the security of the vessel, if the captain resigned the command. This the latter declined complying with, and the master attendant (as is usual, in all the ports of Europe, Asia and America) was directed to take measures for its security. The ship was accordingly removed to a part of Simmon's Bay, which, in his lordship's opinion, was a place of the greatest safety. When the vessel was detained as an illicit trader, his lordship directed the supreme court of Judicature to institute an enquiry into all the circumstances, which the witness means to transmit to the admiralty in vindication of his own conduct.
The examination of capt. Collet by the court of Judicature at the Cape of Good Hope was then read, in which he stated that he was born in the Isle of Man, but had resided and was for thirteen years an inhabitant of America. That he was entrusted with the ship and cargo in question, fitted out by himself and Mr. Butler at Philadelphia, to trade to some ports of Europe and the East-Indies. That he arrived at the port of London, and waited there till the conclusion of the treaty with America, which allowed the vessels of the latter state to trade to the East-Indies, provided the vessels only dealt upon their original cargoes. He made his policy of insurance accordingly, and failed to Bourdeaux, to Leghorn, to Madras, and to the Cape of Good Hope, where his vessel was detained and destroyed.
Evidence was brought to show that the Argonaut was taken possession of by a midshipman and six others, who took it from its moorings, and in that operation had chafed its cable; and that it was driven on shore and destroyed on the 2d of October.
The captain of the Ruby said, that he had sent some men on board the Argonaut, who removed it to a safer anchorage than where it was before; and that he had understood it was destroyed on the 2d of October.
Mr. Law in behalf of the defendant, declined any argument upon the construction of the American treaty, or the question arising from what was called in law the "restraint of Princes." The question for the jury to consider was, whether those who for good reasons took possession of the Argonaut, had any interest in destroying it? Or whether it was not more likely to proceed from plaintiff himself, accused of being in an illicit trade, and against whom proceedings were at that time going on, the event of which was likely to be the confiscation of his vessel and his cargo.
Mr. Erskine, for the plaintiff, contended that from the evidence, the loss of the Argonaut was owing to those who deprived the Captain of his command, and consequently the defendant was liable, as the policy insured against the restraint of Princes, as well as the dangers of the seas. He highly applauded the conduct of his noble friend Lord Keith, whose meritorious services would ever be remembered by his country. His high sense of honour would set him above all suspicion, or otherwise, in his situation of Advocate, he had a right to demand their hesitation on the testimony of a witness who might be ultimately called upon to make good these damages. The decision of this question was of the very highest importance, as on it might depend the continuance of peace and amity with the Americans. He was not much in the habit of applauding the present Minister; but justice obliged him to approve those enlarged and extended views, by which, in the American treaty, he counteracted the narrow policy of the house in Leadenhall street. The minister was and ought to be aware, that the opulence of England did not arise from the poverty of its neighbours; and that in proportion as improvements in arts, commerce and manufactures were made in every quarter of the world, in the same proportion would be the advantages derived to Great Britain. It was no doubt upon this consideration that the 11th article of the treaty allowed the Americans to trade to India, subject to his restriction, contained in the 13th article. The treaty allowed them to trade in all and in any of the ports of India, provided they confined themselves to their original cargo, and did not carry on a coasting trade. It was not proved against his client that the commerce he was engaged in was illicit. A party of men from the Ruby had taken the command of the vessel, had altered its anchorage, and changed its cable. The loss was clearly by restraint of Princes, and therefore the plaintiff was entitled to their verdict.
Lord Kenyon said, that great deference was to be paid to the opinion of Lord Keith, to whom he paid many compliments. That illustrious nobleman was placed in a situation of extreme importance and difficulty. It was necessary for him to use the utmost vigilance and caution, and the more he hazarded in such circumstances, the greater was his merit in the discharge of his duty. But though the evidence that the plaintiff was deprived of the command of his ship was without any proof of his being engaged in illicit traffic. The construction of the act of Parliament was a subject which he should at present abstain from discussing; but there could be no doubt the loss of the vessel was owing to the restraint of Princes.
The verdict of the jury was, that the loss of the ship was owing to the restraint of Princes, which would enable the plaintiff to recover the amount of his policy; but the question was referred whether he traded in such a manner as was consistent with the fair construction of the articles of the late treaty between Great Britain and America.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, March 2
TRANSLATION.
MR. FENNO,
You will please to mention in your next Gazette, that I have neither delivered, nor have I authority to deliver a certificate of the description alluded to in the letter published in your paper of yesterday, dated at the City of St. Domingo, the 12th January, 1798—of which you may convince yourself by reading the Decree of the Directory of the 2d March, 1797. (O. S.) as well as the 25th and 27th articles of the Treaty of the 4th February, 1778, also the form of the role d'équipage annexed to said treaty, ratified in Congress the 6th May in the same year, in the terms following:—&c.
"And whereas the said treaties have been maturely considered and unanimously ratified and confirmed by Congress; in which said Treaty of Amity and Commerce are the Articles, 25 and 27 with the form of the passport (role d'équipage) Now therefore, to the end that the said treaty may be well and faithfully performed and kept on the part and behalf of these United States;
"Resolved, that all captains, commanders, and other officers and seamen belonging to any vessels of war of the United States, and all other subjects of the United States do govern themselves strictly in all things according to the above recited Articles.
Le Consul Général De la République Française. LETOMBE.
March 1, 1798.
MR. FENNO,
I have seen in the Aurora dated 27th February, a statement of the discussion which took place in the senate of the United States, relative to the appointment of a supervisor of the revenue for the district of New-Hampshire, which is far from correct. That part of it which relates to me I declare to be false. Neither the sentiments nor the expressions therein attributed to me fell from me in the course of the discussion above mentioned.
I am sir, your very humble servant, JAMES LOYD.
March 1, '98.
* * * Those printers who may insert in their Gazettes the article to which the above alludes, are requested to publish this also.
MR. BACHE.
Sir,
The certificate respecting the unanimity of the committee selected to try the late contested election, connected with the paragraph quoted in Mr. Fenno's paper of yesterday, from your paper of the 22d of February, places the clerk of that committee in a singular situation. For, if it be supposed that no other person than the clerk was privy to the debates on the several points in question, before the committee, and this so far as I know is the fact, it seems to follow that in information from the clerk is "the best authority," if not the only authority on which that paragraph could have been founded. I claim no right to demand of you on what authority you published the paragraph; but you will perceive that the situation in which those publications place me gives a fair claim to a direct declaration by you, that the paragraph is, or is not founded on information derived from me, directly or indirectly, from myself or through another. It is with the committee, not with me, to divulge their proceedings or sentiments; and, as the case requires me to be explicit, I aver, that no circumstance whatsoever, relative to the opinions of all or any members of that committee has transpired through me; nor have I ever conversed with any person, enemy most confidential friend on the subject.
T. MATLACK, Clerk of the Committee.
March 2nd, 1798.
From the Delaware and Eastern-Shore Advertiser.
Messrs. Adams,
As I am not one of those who are persuaded that every well wisher and apologist for French politics, is, of course, an enemy to the interests of America, I wish, through your useful paper, to suggest a few considerations that may induce such citizens to review their sentiments upon this subject, and enable them to determine whether their opinions be the result of prejudice or of rational conviction. I am willing to make considerable allowances for the effect which splendid victories, and high professions of philanthropy, are calculated to produce upon the human mind. The first throws a veil over the most brutal enormities, and the second are but too successful in imposing upon hearts conscious of the love of liberty and of mankind. But, when facts are daily occurring, by which alone the sincerity of professions, and the advantages of success can be ascertained, does not common sense suggest, and candour require, that we should look at these facts, examine their tendency, and calculate their consequences? We now must see, if we will open our eyes, that nothing short of universal empire, or universal preponderancy in the civilized world is likely to satisfy the ambition of France. Her plans are avowed, her vast projects of dominion are pompously displayed in the face of the universe, and the lofty dreams of Louis XIV. she is determined to realize on
both sides the Atlantic. Let the partisans of this nation reflect whether it be their wish to be swallowed up in the mighty whirlpool. Whether they wish to see America, the peaceful seat of security and liberty, the gentle nurse of human happiness, the asylum of the wretched, the parent of equal laws, the pattern of political integrity and wisdom, the birth place of our ancestors, and the inheritance of our posterity brought under the control of a domineering power, pillaged like Holland, devaluated like Germany, convulsed like Genoa, destroyed like Venice, and battered away to some foreign despot? What American, who deserves the name, can view these horrors with indifference? But when these enormities are brought home to ourselves by wanton and barbarous depredations on our unoffending merchants, when our vessels sailing even under the sanction of a treaty are plundered by orders of this haughty government, our seamen condemned to undergo the most painful and humiliating punishments while peacefully prosecuting their lawful business; with what indignation should every bosom glow, that has been ever warmed by the fire of patriotism? How any citizen of America can feel with calmness, much more apologize for such insults, is to me a mystery that no analysis of human nature can unravel. If the friends of France, who are among us, be really convinced, that her Power is irresistible, and that all the nations of the earth must fall prostrate before her, then indeed may they argue confidently "that the sooner we join in her triumph, the better we shall fare; better to join with the Plunderers than to risk our all by resistance." How have those States been treated, which "presumed to oppose this mighty people" raised up by Providence to reform the world." Language like this, is daily among us, and men of virtue, sense and religion, forgetful of the oppression and degradation of their own country, with to forget the present enormities of another, in the visionary hope of its becoming at a future day the deliverer and instructor of mankind! How far France may become a scourge in the hand of heaven to punish the wickedness of men, belongs not to short-sighted mortals to determine. Like Attila, who filled himself the Scourge of God and his defolating Huns, he has indeed executed most awful vengeance upon herself and neighbours. Perhaps America may likewise be doomed to groan under her plagues. But that this nation should be a chosen instrument in the hands of Providence to enslave the flock of human happiness and knowledge, is a supposition not bottomed upon any probable foundation. Light indeed may sometimes rise out of darkness, order from confusion. But what political or religious improvements can be expected from a nation, which for the last ten years has been rioting in blood and rapine at home, carrying confusion and anarchy among its neighbours; which has set at nought the sacred obligations of solemn treaties, torn up the very foundations of Christianity, and discarded the belief of God and his Providence. Let the friends of this people in America think seriously of these things, and then pronounce on the reasonableness of their attachment. I trust, upon cool reflection, prejudices of this kind, will retreat before the rays of enlightened patriotism, and that the time is not far distant, when the citizens of this country will bury all predilection for foreign nations in a love for their own, and maintain that Independence of sentiment, without which political Independence will be of short duration.
A NATIVE AMERICAN.
A Lyon and a Buzz.
In the Aurora of this morning the Lyon of Vermont declares that for the public good only, he will intend to keep his seat till next election; at which time he very gravely promises to resign in case he is not re-elected.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
   ARRIVED. DAY.     Brig Mary, Earle, Hamburg 9 o (via Dover 48)   Fair American, Burke, Aux-Cayes 42   Schr. Jupiter, Burnham New-York 5   Polly, Green, New-York 5   The ship Hope, Benbridge, and brig Lively, Cox, of and for this port, failed from the Mole in company with a convoy for the United States the 10th ultimo.   The brig Mary, Pendleton, from Jamaica, Danish brig, long passage, from Hamburg, another brig, and two Schooners, names unknown, are below.   The Louisa, Kean, 90 days from Bourdeaux, for Philadelphia, and the Favorite, Shaw, from Philadelphia, are arrived at Charleston, where the Louisa will discharge her cargo, having sustained some damage by striking on the fourth breaker, in passing the bar.   The brig Fair American, Burke, failed from Aux-Cayes the 16th January, and left there   Brig Betsey, Forrester Philadelphia   William, Hurst Baltimore   Swift, Daniels do.   Swallow, Stoddard New-York   Gen. Warren, Rice Boston   Eliza, Townsend Salem   Polly and Betsey, Townsend do.   Sophia Hall, Child Rhode Island   Trial, Woodman Newburyport   James, Morris New-Haven   Schr. Orion, Pryor Philadelphia   Nancy, Golden do.   Patriot, Carter Baltimore   Sunbury Packet, Johnson New-York   Sally, Thurston do.   Enterprise, Blacklin, late Adams, deceased Marblehead   Susannah, late Hammond do.   AT AQUIN.   Brig William, Smith Newburyport   Fair American, Crowson Baltimore    January 19th, off Tiburon, spoke the brig Marcus Wilson, from Jacquemel to Baltimore. Jan. 23, off the Caymans, was boarded by the British frigate the Dover, capt. Kent, with a Spanish boat in tow, bound to the Mole. 25th, off the Mole, spoke the Schooner Eagle, Anderson, from Jacquemel to Baltimore, and parted company the 28th off Atwood's Island. Feb. 2,
12, 20, 28, 32, 36, 40, spoke the ship Asia man of war, capt. Murray, and frigate Topaze, capt. Chur.
Arrived the brig Mary, capt. Earle, from Hamburg, via Dover. Capt. Earle left the former on the 2 th November, and the latter on the 7 th January. He informs, that the ship Russia, from New-York, and the brig Lavinia, Coffin, from Baltimore, both belonging to this port, passed Dover for Hamburg, previous to his departure.
Jan. 9th, was boarded by a British frigate called La Poursuivante, of 36 guns, which informed, that they had an engagement, 6 days before, with a French corvette of 26 guns, and sunk her, but saved 250 of the crew, which they then had on board.
Capt. Earle further informs, that the ship Fame, Jones, of this port, failed from Hamburg for Lisbon or St. Ubes, two days before him. Also the ship Union, and Anthony Mangin, for Baltimore; and the Tennessee, for Philadelphia, several days previous to his sailing.
Arrived at Liverpool, the America, Malaby, from New-York; and Packet, Trott, from Boston. At Bremen, Cleopatra, Connor, from Baltimore; and Sally, Kesle, from Boston.
NEW-YORK, February 27
The following is an extract of a letter from a respectable French merchant in Nantz, to his friend in this city. Though it is dated the 25th of October last, yet it contains many
IMPORTANT FACTS.
"We had suffered ourselves too soon with seeing happiness returned to France under any possible form of government. We no longer expect it now going on. We shall never see it, by announcing to you, my dear Sir, that we are rapidly going back to the state of things exhibited in 1793 and 1794; you will be apprized of all. At present, indeed, they neither guillotine, nor shoot, nor drown; BUT THEY BANISH; and it is probable that BANISHMENT will be awarded against such men as the sentence cannot be literally executed, and that they will recur to the grand expedient employed by Robespierre, Carrier, and others. Do not think I am exaggerating—I am telling you what is in great consideration. It is computed, that since the revolution of the 4th September last, more than 7000 old persons, proscribed emigrants, have quit Paris in consequence of the laws made to that effect; and the same fears are every where acted. We all envy the happiness enjoyed in the country you inhabit. You are neither disturbed nor tormented by revolutionary violence.
"Our private wars have long carried on a predatory war against the United States.—About sixty are now arising here, who calculate with confidence on enriching themselves at the expence of Americans. Coffin is still the prime mover of all these agitations. The calling is certainly profitable. Nothing is respected.—They take all without distinction, and our tribunals indiscriminately condemn the whole as legal prizes. In fact, it is truly abominable.
P. S. If you write your sentiments without restraint, and wish to avoid having your letters opened here, do not transmit them by foreign conveyances. All are uniformly opened that come from abroad. Nothing is omitted, that is thought calculated to establish the French republic, even in direct opposition to the decided will of the French people."
An intended Murder.
A French gentleman returning to his lodgings one night last week, passing thro' Chatham Street, was shot at, and the ball of the pistol went through his hat. He ran after the man, who fled quickly, crying out "it is a mistake! it is a mistake!"
A stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society will be held at their Hall at 6 o'clock this evening. March 2.
NEW-THEATRE.
FRIDAY EVENING, March 2, Will be presented the Comedy of The ROAD TO RUIN. With a Comic Opera (never performed in America) called,
The SHIPWRECK.
To-morrow evening, the Historical Play of the first part of KING HENRY IV. with the Humours of Sir John Falstaff, Hotspur, — Mr. FENNEL.
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, No. 15, South Fifth-Street, next door to the War Office.
A large assortment of Silver Watches Time Keeper, by Arnold G-13 Watch, by Mudge and Dutton Ditto, — Ellicott Ditto, — Holmes Double barrelled Gun, — Mortimer Ditto, — Parker Pair Pistols, — Knabey 60 lb. Scotch Thread Two large Watch Dials, and Some gold Watch Hands Ready money given for any quantity of Silver or other watches. March 2—'98.
FOR SALE, The House in Chestnut-Street, NEXT door but one to the corner of Fifth-Street, occupied by the subscriber. Its eligible situation is well known.—The rooms are spacious and convenient, and furnished in a handsome style.—It has a double Kitchen, and excellent Cellars, with an Ice House and rain water Cistern, and there is a Pump of good water near the kitchen door. For terms apply to GARRETT COTTINGER. March 2. 51W
A Hat Loft. THE person who took a Hat from Sicard and Quehet's Ball last evening, with the owner's name and the number of the house and street marked in it, is requested to leave it at the office of this Gazette, or his name shall be published. March 1.
THE Subscriber informs those to whom he is indebted, that a person will attend every day, Sundays excepted, until the 1st of April next, from the hours of 10 o'clock in the morning till 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house formerly occupied by him in Chestnut-Street, for the purpose of showing all books, papers and letters regarding his past commercial transactions to such of his creditors as may think proper to attend and examine them. JAMES GREENLEAF. March 1. 501A
Red Clover Seed of the best quality. MADURA WINE, Oil, and fit for immediate use, in pipes, half pipes and Quarter casks. Teneriffe Wine, And Window Glass—all of which will be sold on very reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock Street. March 1. W.K.R.

JUST RECEIVED,
W. YOUNG's Book-Store, Corner of Chestnut and Second Streets, (Price 50 Cents)
Causes qui se sont opposées aux Progres du commerce, entre LA FRANCE et les ETATS-UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE. Avec les Moyens de Pacifier; Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale de l'Angleterre, de la France, et des ETATS-UNIS. Six Lettres, adressées à Monsieur le Marquis DE LA FAYETTE. Traduit sur le Ma- nuscrit Anglais du Colonel SWAN, ancien Membre de la Législature de la République du Massachusetts.
Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des (Richesses Nationales.) —Le Trident de Neptune, elle scéptre du Monde. LEMEIER. Or causes that have been opposed to the PROGRESS OF COMMERCE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. With the means of accelerating it; And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America. In Six letters, directed to the Marquis DE LA FAYETTE. Translated (into French from the original Eng- lish Manuscript of Col. SWAN, formerly a Mem- ber of the Legislature of Massachusetts.) Commerce is the most important portion of the Wealth of Nations. —The Trident of Neptune is the Sceptre of the world. LEMEIER.
AT a juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion, a work of this kind becomes extremely useful to those citizens of the United States, who may be desirous to enable them- selves to view this subject, under its various as- pects; and they will have the satisfaction to be furnished with the necessary data, to judge of the usefulness of this transaction.
This work is principally distinguished by the richness of the observations, the perspicuity of the ideas, and the modesty of the theory which it contains. At Paris, a man of wit observed, that this work was like a rich farmer's barn, heaped up to the very roof with useful produce. It is ad- dressed to the unfortunate LA FAYETTE, in letters, which fugitive form, the author who could only devote a few weeks to this occupation, was obliged to adopt. Although circumstances are in many respects different at the present day, from what they were in the year 1790, when these letters were written, yet it may be justly said, that so ma- ny absolute and permanent data still remain, that the judicious reader will not appreciate the work less on that account; on the contrary, as many of the alterations, which have been made, are the re- sult of the author's remarks, it will serve to con- vince him that in all transactions, between free nations, every thing may be expected from the ef- forts of truth and justice.
LETTER I.
General view of the obstacles, created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce, with the United States.—Observations made in a tour, taken for that express purpose, upon some French manu- factures (a precious fragment this). Examination and refutation of the prejudices existing in France, against the quality of certain productions of the United States, and against the advantages of their importation.—Demonstration of the bad policy of laying duties on their importation, principally on provisions in general, and on salt provisions, and films in particular.—Considerations on the regulation of the French customs-house.
LETTER II.
Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals in the United States.—Proofs that these obstacles are only temporary and will be removed (they have been removed) by time and the wisdom of govern- ment.—History of the influence of the American paper money.—Important principles and abstract considerations on money and circulation.—Causes of the stagnation of American trade, after the peace.—Critical examination of French goods, im- ported into America, and extraordinary conduct of the French merchants.—Effects of good com- mercial laws; and patriotic wishes on this subject.— Observations on money, weights and measures.
LETTER III.
Essay in the form of a tableau, to appraise the im- portations into the United States from France and En- gland. The author examines at each article, whether it can be better furnished from France or England.—It is principally on this subject (which would have afforded a mere theorist) that the author appears to evince great commercial experience. The kin of tables, undulating as difficult to obtain as they are much to be desired, are the only sure guides the statesman can take for the policy of treaties. De- prived of which he is continually deceiving or deceiv- ed. We cannot too much admire the apparent ex- actness of Colonel Swan's calculations; and although the prophecies of Lord Sheffield have already been contradicted by experience, and by several able pens, yet it is curious to see the author of the present work, dispute with him the only ground on which he has not been hitherto attacked, by proving that France, under the reduced conditions, will be better able than Great Britain to supply us with several articles, which the English author allows exclusively and fore- ver to the latter; the author's partiality effect on (if he has any) does not appear to have at any time created a partiality of judgment. The result of this calculation is that in 1789, that is to say, at a period when arts and manufactures did not present in France present in France the vast means and probability of extension which they now possess, that even in 1789, it was presumable, that France would not only have the means to supply one half of any given quantity of the productions of France and England united, but also to enter into competition with Great Britain for the remainder, in proportion to the wisdom of her government, and the industry of her inhabitants.
LETTER IV.
Calculation of the exportations of the United States, and particular examination of their suitability to France; this is one reason why, notwithstanding the excellent work of Mr. Tench Coxe, Mr. Swan's ta- bleau is by no means superfluous; the principle of the advantages which would result to France from the importation of provisions and raw materials, is every where applied; and it is upon this argument, that the author establishes his demands to the French go- vernment, for the limited admission of the produc- tions of his country into France.
LETTER V.
Tableau, of the debt of the United States at that time.—Opinions of the author on the finances, on the effects of national debt, on circulation, &c. as more amply detailed in his National Arithmetic printed at Boston in the year 1786; the whole calculated to strengthen in France, the public and private credit of the United States—the happy condition of Ameri- ca, and the miseries arising from the public debt, in Europe, are contrasted in the ablest manner, and un- der the most striking relations, with very curious cal- culations.—Observations on the wisdom and economy which preside over the public expenses in Massachu- setts. In this place the patriotism of the author ap- pears, with all the elevation which a full national pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe, say he, will learn from us the art of economy in recompensing the services which the country receives; Among us it will be seen, that men are chosen for places, and not places for men. This letter concludes with a general view of the public property, deposited in the hands of the government of the United States.
LETTER VI.
General examination of the defects of the commer- cial policy of France with respect to the United States; many of these observations have produced the effects for which they were intended, others still remain, pointing out the reforms to be made in future, as good credit marks the shoals and rocks. The au-
concludes his work, by fixing his attention on his country, and the great men who have rendered it il- luminous; and we take a pleasure in quoting what he says of the present chief of our government. To praise a man who exercises a distinguished em- ployment, is common, and may be taken for flattery; but whilst he is in private life, it is the homage of felicity.
Note, page 316 of the work.
* Les haïtiens des Etats-unis, suivant dans leur choix le bien public, & excités par un principe de reconnaissance, choisirent M. John Adams pour vice- président du nouveau congrès. Ses efforts, pour pré- server le peuple des intrigues formées par le gou- vernement Anglais contre sa liberté, le rendirent très- suspect à ceux qui étoient au pouvoir. Le peuple, convaincu de son mérite, le choisit pour un de ses représentans dans le premier congrès. De ce nombre étoit aussi M. Samuel Adams, patriote aussi intrépide, qu'inébranlable. La révolution Américaine doit beau- coup à la persévérance de ses travaux, & à ses talens distingués. Ceux que M. John Adams a développés dans le traité de paix, qui s'est fait à Paris en 1783, ont prouvé qu'il étoit aussi habile que grand politique. Et dans son ouvrage sur la défense de la constitution Américaine, il a montré toutes les can- données qui forment les vrais jurisconsultes & les hommes de loi; connoissances nécessaires, pour rem- plir honorablement les fonctions de président du sénat des Etats-unis.
NOTICE.
A Manufactory of yellow and delph ware, Such as never was in this Country before, has been been, lately erected at Tiouvi, Red Hook Landing, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, State of New- York, where any article of various sorts and shapes may be executed, as well as earthenware upon a new construction, that saves three fourths of the fuel commonly used in call iron-ware or open chimneys; they are besides very wholesome and ornamental, by applying.
J. MOUCHET,
Wanted a skillful hand to attend to the baking and glazing part of the said ware. Generous appoint- ments will be given. Apply as above, or to DAVID BROOKS, Esq. No. 71 South 5th Street. cod4w Feb. 19.
TO BE SOLD,
A GREEABLY to the last will and testament of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, deceased, and posses- sion given immediately, a valuable property in Arch street, between Third and Fourth streets, consist- ing of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements.— The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 200 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a car- riage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extend- ing to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventila- tion, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Phi- ladelphia.
For further particulars enquire at No 83, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } Acting Executors. January 11.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchants, de- ceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, So. Third-street. } Administr'r January 4. dit
Ran away from the Subscriber, On the 24th January last, A Black Woman, named Zelime. SHE is of a middling sized stature, thick lips, marked with the small pox in the face—She carried off a bundle of linen with her. Whoever takes her up and brings her to the subscriber, at No. 181, Arch-street, corner of Fourth-street, shall receive two Dollars reward.
J. LAZELLES.
N. B. Whoever harbors said Girl after this no- tice, shall be prosecuted to the severity of the law. February 10. 43t
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PROPOSALS,
BY THE Insurance Company of North America. FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwellings, House-ware, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom ex- ceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some in- stances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
House-ware and Ware-Houses, the walls and parti- tions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra ha- zardous buildings and occupations in their neigh- bourhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, de- posited in such buildings, to an amount not ex- ceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an addi- tional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
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Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings them- selves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to
be insured; but in the last particular minute- ness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deem- ed extra hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened. Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially un- packed; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all o- ther articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sud- den removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be imme- diately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
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CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE Missionary Society of Philadelphia, impro- ving with the importance of ameliorating the condition and augmenting the happiness of man- kind, are impelled by motives of religion and be- nevolence to attempt the propagation of christian and civil knowledge among the aborigines of Amer- ica.
Those who have experienced the blessed effects of real religion, must feel a desire to disseminate its principles, wherever the footsteps of a fellow man may be found—An opportunity now offers, for such to evince their sincerity, by laboring to- gether in accomplishing the ancient prediction— "The knowledge of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters do the sea."
Living in an age when the devastations of war teach us to appreciate and extend the blessings of peace, all good and enlightened citizens will con- cur with us, that every step which tends to intro- duce the arts of civilization among the Indians, must be highly favorable to the interest of the United States.
The easy access which may be had at present to the different tribes, by means of government es- tablishments in various parts of their territory— their tranquil state, and the friendly disposition of some of their chiefs—dispose the Society to believe that their address is not premature. They presume that nothing more is necessary to excite the atten- tion and secure the support of their fellow citi- zens than to present their plan to the consideration of the public.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, penetrated with a conviction that their duty and happiness are involved in promoting the knowledge and diffusing the spirit of the christian religion, do associate for the pur- pose of supporting a missionary among the Ameri- can Heathen and the frontier settlements of the United States, as an eligible means of accomplish- ing so desirable an object.—Aware of the pernicious effects of party spirit, they think it necessary to adopt for their guide (as well as to exhibit to the world the principles by which they will be governed) the following
CONSTITUTION.
I. The association shall be called the Missionary So- ciety . II. Any person signing the constitution and paying the sum of one dollar to the treasurer and the further sum of one dollar yearly, is a member during the payment of his or her subscription. III. The society shall elect by ballot an acting com- mittee to consist of a treasurer, secretary and seven members, one third of whom shall be re- newed every six months—five shall form a quorum to transact business and have power to call special meetings. IV. The society shall meet every three months at an appointed place to enact the necessary laws and deliberate on the report of the committee respecting the state and progress of the institu- tion. V. No missionary shall be considered qualified who is not capable of practising or teaching some use- ful art as well as a rational system of religion. No other sect shall be required, excepting, evi- dences of piety and zeal—that he renounce all sectarian names and adopt simply that of CHRIS- TIAN. VI. Should the funds of the society permit, institu- tions for instructing the Indians in the agri- cultural and mechanical arts, shall be established among them. VII. As soon as a sufficient number have sub- scribed, the committee shall publish under their inspection a periodical miscellany entitled the Missionary , and the profits arising from the sale shall be applied to the funds of the society. VIII. No alteration or amendment shall be made in the above constitution, without the consent of two thirds of the members, and every such im- provement must be proposed three months prior to its disfusion. The constitution is left for signatures at 177 S. Second-street. The Little Turtle, one of the most influ- ential characters among the Indians North West of the Ohio (who is now in this city) is very anxious to forward the views of the society. The Inter- preter, capt. Wells, is also very sanguine as to the prospect of success, and promises all the aid in his power. February 24.
Baskenridge—for sale
IT consists of 92 acres, almost all of which is a fine grassy Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Shelburne). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paisley.
There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres—the dwelling house is a very convenient one and a small expense would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engra- fed Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds.
Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and conveni- ence of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered.
To save trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to en- quire of T. McEUDEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut street. February 2. codt
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleas- ure and respect, returns her sincere ac- knowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions.
Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets, June 3th, 1797. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house.
THIS DAY IS OPENED,
And for sale by WILLIAM YOUNG, No. 53, corner of Second and Chestnut- streets, In one large volume, 8 vo. (Price of the common paper, neatly bound, 2 dollars 50 cents; fine ditto, in boards, 3 dollars)
AMERICAN GAZETTEER,
EXHIBITING, in alphabetical order, a much more full and accurate Account, than has been given, of the States, Provinces, Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Rivers, Bays, Harbours, Gulfs, Sounds, Capes, Mountains, Forts, Indian Tribes, and New Discoveries, on the AMERICAN CONTINENT, also of the WEST-INDIA Islands, and other Islands appendant to the Continent, and those newly discovered in the Pacific Ocean: De- scribing the Extent, Boundaries, Population, Gov- ernment, Productions, Commerce, Manufactures, Curiosities, &c. of the several Countries, and of their important Civil Divisions—and the Longitude and Latitude, the Bearings and Distances, from noted Places, of the Cities, Towns, and Vil- lages—with a particular Description of The Gar- den Western Territory . The whole comprising up