Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-03-10 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1716.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 10, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
FOR SALE,
THE BRIG West Indian, Philadelphia built, live oak and cedar...
SALT.
3500 to 4000 bushels of large grained SALT, From St. Martin's on board the ship Spy...
For Hamburg,
THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, Jacob Dehart, Master, Having great part of her cargo engaged...
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH,
At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 48 hds. of Jamaica Rum...
And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expedited round as soon as the navigation is open...
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now on aged to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co.
Wanted,
An active, clean, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.
Boston Glass Manufactory.
THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Great-Britain, Spinster, or her assigns, for two thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars...
HANNAH SHELLY.
Will be sold on Wednesday the 21st of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, for cash.
A GREEABLY to the last will and testament of William Heyham, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch-street...
Fresh Teas.
Just Imported, in the ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, AND FOR SALE, by SAMUEL HOWELL...
A valuable Farm ready stocked,
WITHIN 3 miles from Philadelphia, on the west side of Schuylkill, and near the turnpike.
A Gardener—a Single Man.
None need apply, in either case, unless they can bring good recommendations. Enquire at No. 30 Market-street.
To be Sold,
An elegant Country Seat, Containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick house and kitchen thereon...
Notice is hereby given,
THAT application will be made for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of the Subscriber, No. 3004, and dated July 11, 1797...
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...
TO LET,
And may be entered on immediately, A good dry store, Three stories high, and in an excellent stand for business. Apply to Thomas & Joshua Fisher.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insolvent debtor, confined in the common goal of the County of Cape May in the state of New-Jersey...
CUSTOM HOUSE,
Distress of PENNSYLVANIA, March 6th, 1797. THE MERCHANTS OF PHILADELPHIA, who may have any account or knowledge of the capture or detention of any ship or vessel...
Hoping Cough, Catarrhs, Asthma, &c.
Walsh's Antipertussis,
IS a safe and certain cure for that destructive disorder the Hooping Cough. The celebrity which this medicine has acquired in England...
FOR SALE,
By JAMES EARDLEY, Sworn before me, this 21st day of March, 1795. THOMAS SKINNER, Mayor.
FOR SALE,
By SHAW & Co. No. 129, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, in bottles at 1 1/2 dollars each—Where only may be had Walsh's Lozenges of Coltsfoot...
FOR SALE,
400 barrels BEEF. Enquire of George Pennock, or Gid. Hill Wells.
FOR SALE,
Claret of superior quality, viz. MEDOC of the vintages of 1790 and 1791, LATOUR in cases.
FOR SALE,
WHITE WINE, of the vintage of 1790 FOR SALE BY PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co.
NANKEENS.
Ten thousand pieces Nankens, FOR SALE on a liberal credit, by SAMUEL HAYS.
Prison Manufactory.
FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Clear Brads, Spriggs, saddle and card Tacks...
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. De La GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street, INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language...
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut-street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment...
LANDING,
AND FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the ship Fair American, Same Burke, master, from Aux-Cayes, now lying at Bell's wharf, consists of Molasses, Coffee, Sugar and Dye Wood.
The Commissioners
FOR carrying into effect the TWENTY-FIRST Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between His Catholic Majesty and the United States of America...
FOR SALE, BY
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, No. 35, South Fifth-street, next door to the War Office. A large assortment of Silver Watches Time Keeper, by Arnold...
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 2 o'clock in the afternoon...
FOR Sale,
By ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT, No. 41, North Water Street, London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quart casks, 4 years old and fit for immediate use.
FOR Sale,
A good situation for a Country Seat, FOR 17 acres of land on the Old York Road, within sight of Germantown and about five miles from the City...
Thick Medium Paper,
Suitable for copper-plate printing English and American WRITING PAPER PARCHMENT and VELLUM For Sale by Joseph and James Crulshank.
TO LET,
And possession given the 1st April next, The House No. 258 High-street, At present occupied by P. BUTLER, Esq. Apply to Edward Shoemaker.
Canal Lottery—No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at WM. BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street...
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher,
AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front street. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel...
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, Jun. and Co. expires this day, and by mutual consent will not be renewed.
LANDING,
From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar, 800 do. Ginger, 30 bales low priced piece Goods.
FOR SALE, BY
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut-street. A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE— Gurrahs, Sannas, Cuzzanas, Panda Coffees, Guzzies, Emerics, Blue Cloths, Calicoes, Palamcos, Romall Handkerchiefs.
British Dry Goods,
ALSO, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum. Alex. J. Miller & James Davis, Having entered into partnership under the firm of Alexander J. Miller & Co.
Landing
From on board the Snow Maria, from Copenhagen, A few Tons Russia Clean Hemp, 300 pieces Ravens Duck, 250 pieces Russia Sheeting, 200 bolts Russia Duck, and A quantity of Swedes Iron.
FOR Sale by
JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. Who have on Hand, 1st and 2nd proof Bourdeaux Brandy 4th proof Spanish ditto New-England Rum London Particular Madeira Wine in Pipes and quarter Casks.
FOR SALE,
By THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Baftas, of various qualities and prices, Coffees, Punjum Cloths, Sanas, Guzzey do., Humbugs, Charconna Dures, Blue Cloth, Tanjibs, Chintz and Calicoes, Mulmuls, Checks, Mahargonges, Patna Hkfs., Gioghamis, Mulmul do., Cuzzanas, Bandannoes, Gurrahs, Sifleroy, Pinascoes, Choppa Romals, Salgatchys, Sooty do., Gillie Romals, Perfumes of various col., Mock Pulicats.
WILLINGS & Francis.
The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-streets. Also—A few Bales of Madras Hkfs. of elegant patterns and best colours.
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son.
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincent, and Bengal RUM. 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR.
Gentel Boarding and Lodging,
On reasonable terms, by applying at No. 31, North-street, between Fifth and Sixth-streets.
Just Published,
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
MARCH 1, 1798.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act entitled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereafter enumerated, will be levied and collected throughout the United States.
For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:
Table with 4 columns: Description of instrument, Dls, Cts, Mls. Rows include: Any Certificate of Naturalization, Any Licence to practice, Any Grant or Letters Patent, Any Receipt or discharge, Any Policy of Insurance, Any Exemplification, Any Bond, bill single or promissory note, Any Notes issued by the banks, Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, Any Letter of Attorney, Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, Any Letter of Attorney, Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects.
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; Or stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States be obtained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. March 10.
City Commissioner's Office, January 12th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. District No. 1.—From the north side of Vine street, to the south side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the south side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3. From the south side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Clappoyne. 4. From the south side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. 5. When pumps are out of order south of High-street, please apply to Thomas Dixey, at the corner of South and Fifth-streets, or Godfrey Gebler, in Fourth, near Chestnut-street; and north of High-street, to Dixey and Dehaven, in Sassafras-street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets.
FOR SALE, By WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 3 entitled 1st and 2d proof Brandy, } drawback. Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c. Feb. 9. eodtf.
Red Clover Seed of the best quality. MADEIRA WINE, Old, 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. 22, Dock Street. W.R.S. March 2.
St. Croix Sugars. 26 hogsheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co. Feb. 9. fm/wif.
Hyson and Young Hyson Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, for sale, corner of Second and Pine Streets. Dec 26—eodtf.
EDWARD DUNANT, No 149, South Front-street, Has just remaining of the Cargo of the Johanna, from Malaga, 66 kegs Sun Raisins 91 jars fine Bloom ditto 8 pipes } superior Catalonia Wine 21 hds. Mountain and Malaga Wine, in hogsheads and quarter casks And a few qrs casks fine old Coleman Wine. He has also, a few packages of Calcutta and Madras Goods, Consisting of Humhums, Tickeries, Pans, Chints, Bandanna, Palicaes and Barhar Handkerchiefs, Choppa Romals, black and coloured Persians, and black Pepper. Wanted—A Male and Female SERVANT, of unexceptionable characters. March 1. *3eod
At a Meeting of the President and Managers of the DELAWARE and SCHUYLKILL CANAL COMPANY, February 17th, 1798. Resolved, That ten dollars on each share of Stock be called for; and that the Treasurer give public notice thereof agreeable to law. Extract from the Minutes. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. AGREEABLE to a resolution of the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stockholders are hereby required to make a payment of ten dollars on each of their respective shares on or before the 1st of April next, to WM. GOVETT, Treasurer. February 28. sawtA
A PRINT. THE Print, representing GENERAL WASHINGTON and his family, all whole lengths in one group, will be ready for delivery by the 15th of March next. An unfinished impression is to be seen at Mr. McEwen's looking-glass store No. 20 South Fourth Street. The subscription will close on the 10th of March next. Subscribers may depend on having the best Prints at one guinea and an half. To non-subscribers, the price will be two guineas. February 29.
TO RENT, A good three story House, TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen—in Front, near South-street.—Enquire of the Printer. March 3—3aw3w
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
STAMP ACT.
TUESDAY—MARCH 6.
The house having resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill supplementary to the act for laying a duty on stamped vellum, parchment and paper, and the clause for allowing per cent. on purchase of stamps to the value of dollars being under consideration, Mr. Harper proposed to fill the blank with 20 dollars.
Mr. J. Williams suggested the propriety of making the sum ten or twelve dollars, instead of twenty.
Mr. Harper thought that any person purchasing stamps for the purpose of retailing them, would not wish to do it to a less amount than 20 dollars. It was the sum the secretary of the treasury recommended.
Mr. Thatcher was in favor of ten dollars. Mr. Blount would propose a motion, which he supposed would supersede the present; it was to strike out the first section of the bill, as he did not approve of the principle of it.
The question was put and negatived. The sense of the committee was then taken on filing the blank with 20 dollars, and negatived, there being only 22 votes for it.
Fifteen and ten were then proposed. Mr. Blount said, to allow this discount was to lower the duty, and he could not see why those who purchased a small quantity, ought not to have the same allowance with those who purchased a larger.
The question on fifteen was negatived; and it was then taken on ten, and carried, there being 56 votes in its favor.
Mr. Harper moved to fill the blank fixing the amount of the discount with 7 1/2.
Mr. Blount thought 2 1/2 would be sufficient.
Mr. Otis was in favor of 7 1/2.
Mr. Matthews proposed ten per cent.
Mr. Bayard was of opinion that ten ought to be fixed upon at first, in order to induce persons to purchase, and by that means get the stamps well distributed. The discount might afterwards be lowered. He believed, that in England 10 per cent. was originally allowed; it had since been reduced to five.
Mr. J. Williams was opposed to ten. He supposed merchants, and others using any considerable quantity of stamps, would always take advantage of this discount. He thought 7 1/2 would be sufficient. Mr. Blount said it had been observed that a large discount would facilitate the distribution of stamps. To do this, he supposed was the duty of the secretary of the treasury and the supervisors. He wished to know whether there was any thing in this bill, or the law, to prevent stamps from being sold at a higher rate than the law directed?
Mr. Harper replied, that by the law, the secretary of the treasury was directed to cause the stamps to be distributed and sold all over the country, at the price fixed by law, and no more, without any charge for paper. And persons being appointed all over the country to sell them at this price (for the trouble of doing which they were to have an allowance not exceeding five per cent.) a competition would be produced between them and persons who bought them on their own account, which would be a security against a higher price being demanded, than the real price of the stamp. Mr. H. thought 10 per cent. too much, and that 7 1/2 would be a proper allowance.
The question for filling the blank with ten was negatived, there being only 19 votes in favor of it.
Seven and one half and five were then mentioned.
Mr. Gordon thought that 5 per cent. would be sufficient, which, with other expenses attending the business, would produce a deduction of at least ten per cent. from the amount of the duty.
Mr. A. Foster said it ought to be recollected, that by allowing this discount, more money would be brought into the treasury, than the bare amount of stamps really used would amount to, as not only those made use of but those on hand, would be paid for.
Mr. Lyon would be willing to allow 10 per cent. if he was assured that stamps would not be sold at a higher rate than at which they are stamped; but he thought there was no security against this.
Mr. Mason differed in opinion from gentlemen who thought this per centage would operate an injury to persons who used but few stamps, and consequently could not avail themselves of the discount: he believed they would be most benefited by it, as shopkeepers would be induced to keep them for the sake of the profit; for if they could only be had of supervisors and collectors, persons in the country would upon an average, have to ride twenty miles for a stamp, whenever they had occasion to use one.
Mr. Sewall said it ought to be considered that persons purchasing a quantity of stamps took upon themselves the risk of paying for what they might not use or dispose of. Besides, losses might be sustained by persons entrusted to sell stamps by commission, but none could be had from purchasers, as cash was to be paid at all times for them.
Mr. S. Smith said, that he was in favor of repealing the law altogether; but as this could not be done, he wished to make it as palatable as he could. Nothing would render it more odious, than to render it difficult for the people to obtain the stamps. He hoped, therefore, a sufficient profit would be allowed to induce store-keepers in general to keep them.
The motion for filling the blank with 7 1/2 was carried without a division.
The clause for repealing that part of the law which laid a stamp duty on debentures, which was found would operate very un-
qual) and enacting in its stead that per cent. should be retained in addition to the one per cent. now retained on drawbacks.
Mr. Harper moved to fill the blank with three-fifths which would produce a sum equal to that proposed to be raised by the stamp duty.
Mr. S. Smith hoped the blank would be filled with one quarter, which, upon the debentures of last year, would produce the sum of 10,000 dollars. This, he said, would be a direct tax upon the merchants, which they could not get repaid from their customers. He had also doubts as to the principle. Besides, it might be forgot, a few years hence, that this was a compromise for a stamp duty, and these instruments might hereafter be taxed.
Mr. Harper had no objection to one quarter. The committee thought it a high duty; but they believed it right to say what would be equal to the stamp tax proposed.
Mr. J. Williams renewed the motion for two-fifths. The amount of drawbacks allowed, he said, amounted to more than one third of all the revenue. He had an intention of bringing this subject of drawbacks before the house on some other occasion, in order to have some alterations introduced into it. He thought two-fifths ought to be agreed to.
Mr. Sewall said, he had also his doubts as to the propriety of taxing debentures, as it was well known they were given to secure the drawback upon goods re-exported. The export business, said he, is of great importance, and as to the present drawbacks amounting to one third of the revenue, this was of no consequence, since the duty on goods imported are intended to be paid by the consumer, and not by the merchant. At present one per cent. of the duty is retained, which more than pays all the expenses attending the collection of the import duty. Two fifths per cent. would be more than the proportion which had been observed in taxing of notes. He hoped one quarter per cent. would be agreed to.
Mr. J. Williams said, that though the one per cent. retained on drawbacks paid the expense of collecting the duties, as far as the centage on the ad valorem amount, it did not pay all for weighing, measuring and gauging. He had made some calculations on this subject, but he had not them now before him. He thought this drawback a great advantage given to merchants, and he was not for lowering the proposed duty.
Mr. Lyon observed, that he had opposed the Stamp tax here, but he had endeavored to make the best of it to his constituents, who disliked it exceedingly, by telling them that it would fall heaviest on the merchants; but if this article was to be lowered, this apology would be done away.
Mr. Coit was in favour of the quarter per cent.
Mr. J. Williams moved that the committee might rise; but after some observations he withdrew his motion.
Mr. S. Smith said, the gentleman from New-York seemed to be much concerned as to the drawback allowed on goods re-exported. The two last years left to the revenue at one per cent. an average of 40,000 dollars per annum. One quarter per cent additional would produce 10,000 dollars more. The whole estimate of duty to be produced by stamps was 100,000 dollars; so that upon one single article alone one tenth part of the amount was to be raised; yet gentlemen wished to increase this sum by 6000 dollars, tho' out of eighteen articles upon which a stamp-duty was imposed, thirteen of them fell exclusively upon the merchants. The gentleman from New-York needed not to be afraid of the landed interest, there was scarcely any thing in the act which could affect them. But that gentleman was opposed to the bill, and he wished to make it as odious as possible. Mr. S. said his policy was different; since it must pass he wished it to be as unexceptionable as possible, as he had now no idea that the stamp law would ever be repealed.
Mr. Blount said, the committee of ways and means had no intention of lowering the duty; and they only wished to equalize it. It was calculated to produce upwards of 13,000 dollars, as the law now stands, and the present proposition of an additional deduction of two fifths would produce upwards of 12,000. He hoped, therefore, two-fifths would be agreed to.
The question on two-fifths was put and negatived, there being only 12 votes for it. One quarter was then carried, without a division.
Mr. S. Smith then moved to add an additional section to the bill to this effect:
"That no note, other than Bank Notes, made payable at or within 60 days from the date thereof, shall be liable to any stamp or duty; and no bill of lading liable to any more than cents, any thing in the said act to the contrary notwithstanding."
Mr. Sewall said, that the part of the law which this clause went to repeal, imposed a duty upon a set of men who could not reimburse it. The duties laid upon merchants were generally considered as refunded to them by the public; but in this case, no such reimbursement could take place. Our merchants had been greatly injured, it is well known, by the spoliations committed upon our commerce, by the French, and many of them are consequently under considerable embarrassments, and being under the necessity of continuing their contracts, from time to time, would be obliged to pay a high duty upon renewing their notes. This would add to the hardships they already suffer. As to the bills of lading, he always thought the duty excessive, and hoped the amendment would be agreed to.
Mr. Champlin said, that the American merchants were the holders of a very considerable part of the capital stock of all the Banks in the United States. And as the stamp-act now stood, merchants who were
holders of this description of Stock and had any negotiations with the Banks, would be taxed in a three fold degree. They would pay a stamp-duty first, upon the certificate of their stock; secondly, upon the notes issued by the banks; and thirdly, upon their private notes made payable, at or within 60 days, to and discounted by the Banks. And as the amendment proposed went to remedy, in some degree, this evil, and to render the act in question less unequal and oppressive in its operation, he was decidedly in favor of it.
Mr. S. Smith believed it would be proper to divide the question.
It was accordingly divided, and the former part was under consideration when Mr. Harper said, the gentleman from R. Island seemed to confound a bank as an institution with the individuals who compose that institution. Individuals may doubtless pay taxes in three or thirty different ways, but he could not see the force of this objection. With respect to the motion itself, he believed it ought not to be adopted. He could not see why notes at 60 days should not pay a duty, though he did see why they ought not to pay so high a duty as others, which was the reason why the distinction had been made in their favour. The merchants, he said, were the mere payers of this duty, as they would charge it upon their merchandise, in the same way as they charged other duties and expenses. He saw no reason why the alteration should be made with respect to bills of lading.
Mr. S. Smith observed that it was very difficult to convince theoretical gentlemen of their errors. Practical men will tell you that it is impossible to charge these duties to their customers. There was a duty charged on instruments which admitted lawyers to practice, he wished to know how they could be charged to their clients. When this subject was originally before the committee of ways and means, after well considering the subject, 60 days notes were excluded; but when the bill came into a committee of the whole, gentlemen, desirous of defeating the bill, introduced such things into it as might have a tendency to damn it, and this was the reason why 60 days notes were introduced. These notes, he said, did not come under the design of other bonds and notes. They were now become the passing medium of this country. To tax them was the same as to tax every dollar that went through his hands, as all purchases and sales were made by notes of this description. Mr. S. said he was aware of the difficulty of impressing a body like this, in which there is so little commercial interest, with the impropriety and hardship of a measure of this kind. And as insignificant as some gentlemen might think this duty, he could inform the committee that one merchant in Baltimore had gone into a calculation of what the stamp duty would stand him in, and he supposed it would be at least 800 dollars; and a house in Philadelphia had informed him that their stamp duties would amount to 1200 dollars, of which they never would be able to get a cent from their customers.
Mr. Harper could not help congratulating the house upon this information. He hoped there would be many persons of the description which the gentleman from Maryland had mentioned. If so, this tax would prove an extensive source of revenue. With respect to the lawyers, he believed they might be safely trusted to get back whatever they paid.
After Mr. Champlin had said a few words in reply to Mr. Harper, the question was taken on each part of the section separately and negatived.
Mr. J. Williams then moved an additional section, to exclude from duty all bonds, bills and notes, under 50 dollars, which was negatived without debate.
The committee rose and the house concurred in the amendments.
FRIDAY—MARCH 9.
A message was received from the Senate informing the house, that they had receded from their amendment to the bill providing relief for the widows and orphans of certain deceased officers. It will be recollected that this was a proposition to strike out militia officers—which being receded from, relief will now be granted to the widows and orphans of militia officers.
The following bills were read the third time and passed, viz. The bill declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the commonwealth of Massachusetts;
The bill limiting the time within which claims against the United States for credits on the books of the Treasury, shall be presented for allowance; which was fixed for the first of March, 1799, and
The bill for the relief of Sylvanus Crowell.
Mr. D. Foster made an unfavorable report on the petitions of J. Brown, J. Zimmerman, and two others, who seek for compensation for supplies, services, and losses, furnished and sustained in the war, which was concurred in.
Mr. Gillespie proposed a resolution for instructing the committee of commerce and manufactures to enquire into the expediency of passing a law declaring the assent of Congress to the appointment of a health officer at Wilmington in North Carolina, and to report by bill or otherwise, which was agreed to.
Mr. Livingston moved an additional member might be added to the committee, to whom was referred the bill for the relief of sick and disabled seamen, as Mr. Swanwick's health prevented his attendance upon the business. Agreed, and Mr. S. Smith was appointed.
Another message was received from the Senate, informing the house that they insisted upon their amendments, which had been disagreed to by this house, to the bill for relief of the refugees from Canada and Nova Scotia.

On motion of Mr. Harper, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of claims on the petition of Henry Hill, and the several reports thereon; when the following resolution came under consideration:
Resolved, That the accounting officers of the treasury cause the sum of 9,758.81-90 dollars, charged to the credit of John Banks, on the 31st day of December 1783, to be credited to the said John Banks; and that the sum so credited, be charged to the accounts of such other person as in their opinion shall be justly chargeable therewith, and that they charge the said credit account with all such sums as have been paid by the United States, to indemnify the estate of General Greene for debts by him paid or secured to be paid of the said John Banks, or of John Banks and company.
The question was divided, and the sense of the committee was taken upon the first part, ending with the words "chargeable therewith," and carried with out a division.
After a long debate on the subject, in which the claim of Henry Hill, was advocated by Messrs. Harper and O'Neil; and opposed by Messrs. Coit, Dana, Nicholas, Venable, J. Williams and Sprague, the latter part of the resolution was agreed to, there being 64 members in favor of it.
Adjourned till Monday.
FORTIFICATIONS.
The following letter from the Secretary of War to the chairman of the Committee on the Protection of Commerce and the Defence of the Country, was yesterday annexed to the report made in the House of Representatives by Mr. Sewall, and which was given in our paper.
War-Office, 27th February, 1798.
SIR, The Committee, to whom was referred "so much of the President's speech, as relates to the protection of commerce, and the defence of the country," desire to know the amount of the monies expended since the last session of Congress, on the maritime fortification, and whether, in the opinion of the Secretary of War, any further appropriation is required for the same object. The following information and remarks are therefore respectfully submitted.
  That there remained unexpended of preceding appropriations for maritime fortifications on the 6th June, 1797. Dollars 22,665.58   Appropriations of June 22d, 1797, 115,000.   Dollars 137,665.58   That of this sum there has been expended, viz.   At Md.-Island, 23,640.87   Baltimore, 188.93   Charleston, 9,978.   Portsmouth (N.H.) (bal. of acct.) 488.46   Newbern, (on account of balance) 800.   Norfolk, (balance of account) 266.50   St. Mary's, (Georgia) ditto 4,111.89   39,381.65   Balance unexpended Feb 27, 1797, 97,681.93   Dollars 137,665.58 
The committee will perceive, that the principal sum expended since the last session of Congress, has been upon Fort-Mifflin, in the state of Pennsylvania. This fortress, from several considerations, seemed intitled to particular attention. The ground on which it stands, and necessary to it, has been ceded to the United States. The works, as far as they have been erected, were composed of good materials, and put together in such a manner, as to promise long duration and utility. An experiment had I knew them where the works were most vulnerable, and that the fortress may be rendered competent, with certain auxiliary works, to afford an essential protection to an important commercial city, against the operations of a powerful naval armament. It has, therefore, been deemed proper, under the trust committed to me by the President, to contemplate completing this fortress as expeditiously as possible.
The Secretary has suggested, on a former reference, that to derive real advantage from any considerable expenditure of money for completing the seaboard fortresses, the military establishment should be such, as to admit of their being occupied by garrisons equal to keeping them in a tenable situation and to the preservation of their stores and artillery. It is certain, that this cannot be done by militia, unless when called into actual service, and that no part of the regular force employed on the Western frontiers, can be transferred from thence for such purposes, without endangering the peace of the union, and opening the way, in that quarter to the immediate execution of projects and enterprises, contrary to law and treaties and subversive of all order and government. It is but too evident, also, that the course of things and circumstances, peculiar to the frontiers shuts out any well-founded expectation, that we have approached near to the time when the military force may be safely diminished or withdrawn.
Independent therefore of considerations, resulting from our present situation, with respect to foreign nations, it would appear necessary and proper, that the seaboard fortifications should be generally improved, and this defence of our country rendered respectable, and also that the army should be proportionably augmented. A regard to ultimate economy will require, that such of the fortifications as may be always important to the general defence, should be constructed, like Fort-Mifflin, of the most durable materials.
It may be proper to mention, that besides the want of men to garrison these forts, there is another difficulty which it is desirable should be removed. But few of the states have made cessions of land, on which forts have been or ought to be created for the protection of their harbours; a circumstance calculated to impede such undertakings, and embarrass the intentions of government to provide for their defence. Neither is it known to the Secretary that any of the states which were found indebted to the United States on a settlement of the accounts between them and the respective states, have thought of availing themselves of the third section of the act to provide for the further defence of the ports and harbours of
the United States," passed the 23d of June, 1797. The committee will perceive, that many good causes have prevented a greater expenditure of the appropriations, and that while these continue to exist, they must interrupt the completion of our maritime defence by fortifications.
With respect to the last enquiry of the committee a full consideration of all the circumstances, induces the Secretary to an opinion, that a further appropriation should be made, to be in readiness, and commensurate to meet such a state of things, as may require our ports and harbors to be promptly and completely fortified, whether proper facilities be ceded or not by the states more immediately concerned.
With great respect, I am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, JAMES M'HENRY. SAMUEL SEWALL, Esq. Chairman of the Committee, &c.
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, March 3. Late from England.
Last evening arrived here the ship Polly, captain Chipman, from Liverpool; after a passage of 44 days. The latest London papers we have been able to procure, are down to January 8th; but they furnish nothing extraordinary. The debates in the British parliament, on the assessed taxes, are very lengthy and spirited; but the bill which contemplates a triplication of the customary assessed taxes, passed by a majority of 125—Ayes 196. Noes 71.
The information of the late decree of the French government respecting English manufactures, had been received; and had excited much agitation. The result was to be expected—Convoys are to be granted to neutral vessels.
The Pacific Congress at Rastadt, has determined that the king of England shall relinquish all his possessions in Germany, and with his electorate (Hanover) all his influence in the German Empire.
An augmentation of the British army has been made; and the navy daily increases in number and strength. The ships of war in commission, on the 1st January, 1798, amounted to 130 sail of the line, 18 fifty-gun ships, 165 frigates, and 266 sloops of war—Total in and out of commission, 746.
LONDON, JAN. 1. In our paper of the 25th ult. we mentioned a plan for the invasion of this country by the French, of which citizen Monge is said to be the projector. Of this plan we gave the following as the outline.
"Thirty rafts are to be built; they are to be composed of enormous quantities of timber, connected in the strongest manner; they are to be provided with parapets of timber and hides, cannon proof, with artillery and furnaces to heat the red hot balls; they are to be navigated with sails, oars and rudders; each is to bring over 10,000 men, making in the whole 300,000, with a due proportion of horses and field artillery; they are to proceed from different ports of France and to attempt a landing in different parts of this island. Their red-hot balls are to serve to repel the attack of a fleet of battle ships while their own immersion will render them invulnerable. Their small draft of water will enable them to approach the flattest coast; their enormous bulk, covering a great number of waves, will prevent their being much agitated by the motion of the sea; and by means of draw-bridges affixed to them, each raft will discharge its myriad upon the English shore!"
By a letter from Tarmouth, which we received this morning, and which we now lay before our readers, it should seem that the French government is about to put in execution Monge's plan:—
Tarmouth, Dec. 31. "An English sailor left Breff on Christmas-day, in a Danish vessel that landed him at Orfordness yesterday. He reports that astonishing preparations are going on at that port. Sixteen sail of men of war are victualing with extraordinary dispatch. Three or four hundred gunboats are fitted out; and an immense multitude of hands are now employed upon the construction of one of those immense rafts projected by citizen Monge. It is to be 700 yards by 350, and to be worked by machines, windmills, horsemills, &c. a grand citadel to be built in the centre.—Already was the ground floor laid of the thickness of 6 or 7 balks; even the English prisoners are at work. He had himself been employed 5 or 6 weeks. No secrecy is used; any one may inspect their works. He describes the resolution and facility of the French soldiers to be at the highest enthusiasm; but time will not permit me to enlarge on this man's story; according to my reporter, he is worthy of credit, as an eye witness of these great designs."
Portsmouth, December 4. It appears by the Paris papers, that the Ministers sent by the President of the United States of America, to endeavour to preserve peace with France, meet with a reception not much more cordial than that which Lord Malmesbury experienced in his two millions for a purpose of the same kind.
Falmouth, December 29. Yesterday a gentleman, said to be a captain belonging to Sir Edward Pellew's squadron, landed in Mount's Bay, and set off express for London. While he took fresh horses at Truro, he assured a gentleman of this town, that a French squadron was at sea and with them a large number of transports, having fifty thousand men on board—destined, 20,000 against Scilly islands, and 30,000 to be landed in the North of Ireland; that Sir Edward's squadron was not
sufficient to engage them, and he was sent express to government for an immediate reinforcement. We are in hopes that this bad news may not prove authentic.
NEW-YORK, March 9. It is rumoured, that the INVASION OF ENGLAND is all knocked in the head!—Capt. White, of the Diana, "says they will not attempt it." Their troops have discovered the very great chance of losing their lives!—and, THEY SHRUG THEIR SHOULDERS!!!
The Executive government of France, have released Sir Sidney Smith, on his parole and he is at large in Paris. We understand that an offer has been made to exchange Sir Sidney.
A report is received that the British commander in the West-Indies was about to declare the French islands in a state of blockade. A letter from a British officer in St. Domingo, is silent on the subject; and we discredit the report.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, March 8.
BY AUTHORITY, NAVAL APPOINTMENTS.
For the Frigate United States. David Ross, of Pennsylvania, First Lieut. John Mulowney, of Pennsylv. Second do. James Barron, of Virginia, Third do. Charles Stewart, of Pennsylv. Fourth do. William MacRae, of Virginia, First Lieutenant of Marines.
For the Frigate Constitution. George Gillaspie, of New-York, Surgeon. John Bullus, of Pennsylv. 1st Surgeons Mate. Benjamin Lee, of Massachusetts, First Lieut. Richard C. Beale, of do. Third do. Isaac Hall, of do. Fourth do. Lemuel Clark, of do. Lieut. of Marines. William Read, of do. Surgeon. Charles Blake, of do. 1st Surgeon's Mate.
For the Frigate Constellation. John Rogers of Maryland, Second Lieut. William Cooper of Virginia, Third Lieut. Philip Edwards of Maryland Lieut. of Marines. George Balfour of Virginia, Surgeon. Isaac Henry of Pennsylvania, Surgeon's Mate.
To arm, or not to arm, that is the question. Whether we shall take our station as an independent people under a free government of our own choice—call into action those resources which our situation furnishes, provide a naval force, authorise our merchants to arm for the defence and protection of their property, discipline our militia, and fortify our most vulnerable points, and thus inspire confidence in our farmers, mechanics and merchants, give a spring to industry, energy and enterprise, and continue that circulation of specie, property and credit, which is the life of the nation, fire the spirits of our citizens with an universal emulation and military ardor to acquire those martial accomplishments so necessary for national defence, and thus be prepared for the worst—Or, whether by laying an embargo, we shall benumb with a general torpor, and paralyze the spirit of the country, unnerve every spring of industry and exertion, damp the military genius of our citizens, depreciate the people in their own eyes, render them the scorn of their enemies, and thus prepare the way for their subjugation, when the crisis shall arrive, and the evil day of open warfare can no longer be procrastinated. This is the question, congress must determine.
"TH' Omnipotent calls! attend the warning cry, 'YE LIVE UNITED, OR, DIVIDED DIE.'"
The following extract applies most pertinently to the present state of politics. Friends and Enemies to their Country. An extract from an old English author.
"Those are enemies to their country, who, whether they are permitted or not, prefer the interest of Great Britain before the interest of any other nation; who are for strengthening our fleet, improving our trade, securing our constitution, and carefully provide both for the prerogative of the crown, and for the liberty of the subject. But those are the best friends to their country, who love a Dutchman, a Palatine, or even a Frenchman, better than a Briton; who, if they cannot rule us, will endeavour to ruin us; disparage the success of our arms, labor to sink the public credit, and fairly give us over to the French!"
It is a fact well remembered, that during the late war, info happened that in the excursions of the British army many persons who called themselves Tories, and boasted of their attachment to the royal cause, were taken prisoners and plundered by them—and when they reminded the British of their principles, they frequently fared the worse, and were damaged for traitors to their own country. It has been said, that some or our own cultes sea captains, who boasted of their attachment to a foreign country in preference to their own, have paid dearly for their confidence in French fraternity.
The Chronicle of yesterday, speaking of the projected descent on England, says, "The noble French nation seems intoxicated with this project." Whether that powerful republic will take any measure to re-fent this gross reflection on their reason and judgment, time only can determine. It is a pity, however, that such attempts should be made to exasperate a nation whose friendship has been the object of an extra million from the United States. (Salem Gaz.)
The Jacobins in their proper vehicle the Aurora, have threatened the United States with the vengeance of France, because it was hinted that an individual Frenchman must have been drunk on a certain occasion. In the above extract the whole French nation is charged with the vice. But these liberty and equality tribblers suppose a nation may be flagellated with impunity—not so with one of the exclusifs.
BRITISH AND FRENCH FACTIONS.
So much has been said of a British and French faction in this country, that a stranger might be led to believe, that the people of America were but puppets, set in motion by wire-pullers, on the other side of the water. But how much soever the conceit of us are in the habit of making, may tend to justify this degrading conclusion, I am one, who can by no means, subscribe to it. Let statesmen though, and diplomatic men, speak for themselves. I mean not however to quarrel with the terms, since they very well serve to designate the parties which divide us; and since it has become our destiny, to draw with one or other of the great European powers, let them be known by the names of the British and French factions. In this view then, I am heretical enough, to profess myself to belong to the former. Not because I am a trader, whose interest leads me to this side. Not because I have been secured by British gold. I am an obscure individual, by much too insignificant, to be the object of a bribe. (if bribes were going,) and too remote from the concerns of trade, to be in the smallest degree affected by them. The magic I possess, said the wife of Marshal D'Abere, is the ascendancy of a strong mind over a weak one, and the influence I am held by, (if I know myself,) is merely, that of a good cause over a bad one. If the passions of men were made to last for ever, and true steadiness of conduct, consisted in a blind and doltish adherence to sounds instead of things, in defiance of every change of circumstance and situation, then both passion and principle would place me on the other side. But since in the best of our natures, we are differently constituted, and as in this "strange eventful history," to "prefer our consistency, we often find it necessary to vary our means," I do not blush, to be found where I am. I call it a good cause, because I consider it the cause of order, liberty, morality and religion. Unhappily it has been too much discredited by names, as the other (in every respect its reverse) has been exalted by them. But words will not for ever usurp the place of things. Those of liberty, patriotism and philanthropy, have been too much abused, much longer to impose on the most credulous, and our Jacobins are in a fair way of being left to themselves.
But as I am a member of the British faction, from a persuasion, that in this way, I best promote the true interests and happiness of my country, to the compasors of the French one, have objects no less dear to them, which they hope to advance, by their adherence to it. A familiarity of views, a fondness for power, and a preference of the short cut to it, by gulling the populace by jacobinical cant and pretensions to superior purity, instead of acquiring it by the slow and well earned fame of many virtue and integrity. These are the ties which rivet them to our dear allies. These are the qualities for which they admire the French, the views for which they cherish their cause, and flock to their standard. Nor with the most fulsome professions of philanthropy in their mouths, do they blush to espouse the cause of these monsters, who with the very same professions, committed their most horrid enormities. But the philanthropy of a Jacobin only comes from the teeth. It has no connection with the heart—and indeed gross pretensions to humanity, are always to be suspected. The man of real feeling, discovers himself in actions, not in words, and Shakespeare, and other accurate observers of human nature, often give to characters of this call, a certain tincture of asperity.—Jacques, in As you like it, does not surfeit us, with sentiments of Fraternity, or turn our stomachs with nauseous doles of his love and adoration of the people. Jacques it is true, is no candidate for popular favor, and much do I fear, that no real friend to his species, will ever possess the talents for this charming attainment.
But though the standard of Jacobinism may at length be deserted, by all who have a claim to honest intention, yet will it still be ably supported. It will be resorted to, by the out-casts of every country. It will be thronged by the hypocrites of all denominations. Religion, having been long thrown aside, as a thread-bare and useless disguise, that of patriotism and philanthropy, has been assumed in its stead, by the scoundrels of the day; and were Moliere now living, and lashing the age, his Tartuffe would not be a devotee, but a patriot.
As this vice of hypocrisy, (the meanest in the whole catalogue,) is the very opposite of candor and generosity, so it is peculiarly detestable to the possessors of these virtues, whom therefore, the modern Tartuffes justly consider as their natural enemies. Hence, their implacable enmity and eternal war with persons of this description—and there is no surer mark of a manly disinterested character, than that of being the object of Jacobin venom.
I think too well however, of the doctrines of my country, to suppose, that it will ever become a theatre for the uncontrolled display of the philanthropic malignity and infernal machinations of these patriotic impostors. But if matters should unhappily be driven to extremities, I trust, that these outrageous sacrifices to liberty, these abettors of fraud, rapine and injustice, these admirers of judicial murder, assassination and the guillotine, will find in every true American, not only a soul to detect, but a hand to oppose them.
INDIGENOUS.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
A shallop which sailed from this port a few days since, bound to Baltimore, with merchandise, chiefly bale goods, to the amount of 40 or 50,000 dollars, has been lost in Appoquinimink Creek. It is expected that a part of the cargo will be saved.
New York, March 9.
  ARRIVED. DAYS.   Ship Dolphin, Bartlet, Guadaloupe 29   Diana, White, Bourdeaux 45   Brig Dolphin, Savage, Jacmel —   Junice, —, St. Jago de Cuba —   Sloop Polly, Nicholas, St. Thomas's 17   Ship Diana, capt. White, failed from Bourdeaux on the 14th January, and from   Rouen at the mouth of the river, January 23, in company with 7 other American ves-   sels, among whom were the brig Salem, of Sal-m, and brigs Neptune and Aurora, of   Charleston, could not recollect the names of the other vessels.   Spoke only one vessel during the voyage. Left at Bourdeaux, Jan. 14, the ship Po-   mons, of Alexandria, capt. Wetters, to fail for Baltimore in three weeks.   The Ann, from St. Thomas to St. Jago, was captured 5 leagues from hence to Ja-   maica, carried to Port-au-Paix; cargo con- demned, vessel cleared.   Schr. Tabula, carried to Port de-Paix, condemned.   Ship New-Jersey, from Canton to Phila- delphia, taken and sent for Port-Rico.   Schr. Mary, from this port to Port-Ri- co, in ballast carried to Guadaloupe and   condemned. Schr. Betsey, Calus, from New-York,   captured and condemned at Gonaives. 
Extract of a letter received this day by the owners of the ship Ohio, of this port, from capt. M'Leish, dated L'Orient, Nov. 12, 1797. "I take this opportunity of informing you that on the 9th inst. the ship Ohio and cargo was found at Vannes, to be disposed of for the benefit of the captors. All the ships in this port were condemned several days before the Ohio, all our expectation of the commissioners doing us any good are in vain. In the court at Vannes our lawyer requested that one board ought to be paid for by the captors, but was replied that it would not, and further observed that we might think ourselves highly favoured in not being all put into prison."
MR. FENNO, THE following is translated from a copy of a paper, found on board of the French privateer schooner L'Aventure of Guadaloupe, captured and carried into Martinique on the 1st of last February, by his Britannic Majesty's sloop of war Cyane, and which was received at this office from a citizen of the United States at Martinique.
Your humble servant, JACOB WAGNER, Chief Clerk of the Department of State Department of State, 10 March, 1798.
Entered in the Register of the Tribunal of Commerce at Martinique, the 6th year [23 Nov. 1797] of the Republic, one and indivisible. [13 Nov. 1797.] The special agents of the Executive Directory, for the Windward Islands.
To the Tribunal of Commerce. Several Americans have escaped our vigilance, and that of the tribunal of Commerce of Guadaloupe. The intention of Government is to treat them with the severity that their treaty with our enemies has deserved.
Firstly. Every American who shall not have a Register, Sea-letter, Role d'équipage, invoices and bills of lading; all in order, and without contradiction, signed by public officers, shall be deemed a good prize.
Secondly. Those whose Captains and supercargoes are Englishmen by birth, and naturalized since the declaration of war, are to be condemned conformably to the laws.
Although all the Americans clear out for Guadaloupe, the better to deceive us, those shall be declared to be good prize which shall not be taken in the latitude hereof.—The tribunal shall summon officers of the navy, appointed by the rear-admiral, to verify the journals of the ship's course, as well as the declaration of the captors. The decision of the said officers of the navy, shall be annexed to the papers of the case, and the Tribunal shall pronounce judgment, according to the said declaration and other documents. These presents shall be entered in the registers of the Tribunal, to be in force from this day.—Health and Fraternity.
Signed— LE BAS and VICTOR HUGUES. Collated—FAMERE, Clerk. (L. S.) Attested copy for Peter Heuglar, owner of the privateer Halleouy, to serve as his rule during his cruise against the enemy.
NEW-THEATRE.
MONDAY EVENING, March 12, Will be presented, the Hiftorical Play of COLUMBUS; Or, A World Discovered. With the Comic Opera of The SPOIL'D CHILD.
THIS EVENING, March 10. At M'DONALD'S Assembly Room, Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, Will be presented (by way of an Evening Lounge) a Whimsical Medley of Entertainments, in three parts, called, The World as it Goes; Or, A TOUCH AT THE TIMES. Consisting of various Descriptions, Recitations, Comic Songs, &c. By Mr. BATES.
On Tuesday, the 10th day of April next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern, Second Street, in the City of Philadelphia,
WILL be exposed to public sale, seventeen tracts or parcels of land situated in Point township in the county of Northumberland, and containing in the whole six thousand seven hundred and sixty-four acres and three quarters, with the usual allowance for roads. Terms of sale, 1-3 of the purchase money on the execution of the deed, 1-2 in three months, and 1-3 in six months, in good notes or other approved security. CONNELLY & Co. Auct. March 9. LAW 121 DITTO

JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, AT 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 l'accélérer; Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale de l'Angleterre, de la France, et des ETATS-UNIS. En six Lettres, adressées à Monsieur le Mar- quis de LA FAYETTE. Traduit du 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 scèptre du Monde. LEMERE. 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. LEMERE.
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. It is 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 address- ed to the unfortunate LA FAYETTE , in letters, which fugitive form, the author who would 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 1799, when these letters were written, yet it may be justly said, that so many 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 translations, between free nations, every thing may be expected from the effort 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 explicit purpose, upon some French manu- factures (a present fragment of this). Examination and rectification 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 salt in particular—Considerations on the regulations of the French custom-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 on the form, à la table , to appraise the im- portations into the United States from France and En- gland vis-à-vis . 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. These kinds of tableaux , wickly as difficult to obtain as they are much to be desired, are the only true 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- haustion 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, who has not been attacked, by proving that France, under the required condition, will be better able than Great Britain to supply us with several articles, which the English author allows exclusively and forev- er 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, a period when arts and manufactures did not present in France the view means and probability of extension which they now possess, that even in 1789, it was probable, that France would not only have the means to supply one half of the goods 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 liabilities to France; this is one reason why, notwithstanding the excess in 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 gov- ernment, 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 1796; 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, by 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 just national pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe, says he, will learn from us the art of economy in accommodating the services which the country receives and will place 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 com- mercial 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 a good chart marks the shoals and rocks. The author
encloses his work, by fixing his attention on his country, and the great men who have rendered it il- lustrious; and we take a pleasure in quoting what he says of the present chief of our government. To praise a man when he 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 sincerity. Note, page 316 of the work. * Les habitans 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 la liberté, le rendirent tou- jours à ceux qui étoient en 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'insatiable. La révolution Américaine doit beau- coup à la persévérance de ses travaux, & à ses loix distingues. 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 ministre aussi habile que grand politique. Et dans son ouvrage pour la défense de la constitution Américaine, il a montré toutes les con- noissances qui forment les vrais juriconsultes & les hommes de loi; connoissances nécessaires, pour rem- plir honorablement les fonctions de président du sénat des Etats-Unis.
PROPOSALS, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and mis- demeanors, by which public and private property are, at present, injured and endangered; And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE, Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westmin- ster; and for the liberty of the Tower of Lon- don. CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-sub- scribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by sub- scription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No 68, High- street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Sam- uel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 32.
PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America, FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling- Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States. I. Common Insurance, on hazards of the fire class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risques 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. Houses 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 fire from within, and free from extra ha- zardous buildings and occupations in their neigh- borhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value. Also Goods and Merchandize, 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. II. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risque. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circum- stances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompa- nying the application. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are oc- cupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and half removal, or to be to- tally in time of confusion and hurry, are all cir- cumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly. III. The following conditions are to be under- stood by the parties. 1st. The insurance is not binding till the stipu- lated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed ef- fectual from the time of such payment and accep- tance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expira- tion of the term of the policy, without further ex- penses than the payment of the premium of the re- newed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insur- ance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance. 3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such ap- plication will be void. 4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise. 5th. This company will not be liable or account- able for any loss or damage occasioned by any for- eign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasion- ed by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of the like kind kept in the building, or amongst the pro- perty insured. 6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Secu- rities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other pro- miscuous Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty- five dollars each, to be considered as insured un- less particularly mentioned and by special agree- ment. 7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than sev- een years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount; One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years. 8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and li- quidation thereof, without deduction. A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for in- surance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility. With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other cir- cumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood. 2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or par- ty walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes. 3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwell- ing house, or for any other, and for what pur- pose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground. 4th. The situation with respect to other build- ings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way: what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwell- ings for private families or otherwise: whe- ther any and what trade or manufactory is car- ried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually depo- sited in the house, or within the distance afore- said, and of what kind. Repeating goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. 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 deemed 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, any 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 smothering, 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. By order of the Board, BENEDIZER HAZARD, Sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 24.
NOTICE. A Manufactory of yellow and delst wares, Such as never was in this Country before, has been lately erected at Tivoli, Red Hook Landing, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, State of New- York, where any article of various kinds and shapes may be executed, as well as eastern wares upon a new construction, that lasts three fourths of the fuel commonly used in east from stones or open chimneys; they are besides very wholesome and ornamental, by applying to 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. 73 South 5th Street Feb. 19. cod4w
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD , of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, 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, } Administrators No. 25, So. Third-street. January 4. dit
For sale or to be let on ground- rent. A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Wal- nut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State- House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water street fifty- four feet, and containing that breadth east- ward ninety-five feet, then widening to the fourth thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoin- ing on the north side, and area very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m*wt
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. 186, Arch-Bstreet, 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. 93t
PROPOSALS By Arondt Van Hook, Proprietor of the Reading Room; For Publishing by Subscription, An Appeal to Impartial Posterity, By MADAME ROLAND; Wife of the Minister of the Interior in France. CONDITIONS. These scarce and very valuable Historical Memo- irs, (which ran through two London edi- tions in a few months) will be comprised in 2 vols. octavo, of 400 pages each. They will be printed on fine paper and a new type, and delivered to Subscribers, neatly bound and lettered, at a dollar and 50 cents per vol- ume—one third of the Subscription money to be paid on delivery of the first volume—the re- mainder when the work is complete. To Printers, Booksellers, and others, who acquire Subscriptions, the usual allowance will be made. Subscriptions are taken at the Reading- Room, No. 149, Water street—the Printing- Office, 149, Pearl-street—and at the different Bookstores in New-York—Also, by William Young, corner of Second and Chestnut street, and the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, Philadelphia. As soon as a sufficient number of Subscribers are obtained, the work will be put to press, and completed with the utmost dispatch. Feb. 20. cod2m
PROPOSALS, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and mis- demeanors, by which public and private property are, at present, injured and endangered; And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE, Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westmin- ster; and for the liberty of the Tower of Lon- don. CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-sub- scribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by sub- scription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No 68, High- street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Sam- uel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 32.
PROPOSALS, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and mis- demeanors, by which public and private property are, at present, injured and endangered; And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE, Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westmin- ster; and for the liberty of the Tower of Lon- don. CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-sub- scribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by sub- scription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No 68, High- street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Sam- uel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 32.
PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America, FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling- Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States. I. Common Insurance, on hazards of the fire class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risques 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. Houses 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 fire from within, and free from extra ha- zardous buildings and occupations in their neigh- borhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value. Also Goods and Merchandize, 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. II. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risque. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circum- stances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompa- nying the application. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are oc- cupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and half removal, or to be to- tally in time of confusion and hurry, are all cir- cumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly. III. The following conditions are to be under- stood by the parties. 1st. The insurance is not binding till the stipu- lated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed ef- fectual from the time of such payment and accep- tance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expira- tion of the term of the policy, without further ex- penses than the payment of the premium of the re- newed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insur- ance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance. 3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such ap- plication will be void. 4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise. 5th. This company will not be liable or account- able for any loss or damage occasioned by any for- eign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasion- ed by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of the like kind kept in the building, or amongst the pro- perty insured. 6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Secu- rities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other pro- miscuous Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty- five dollars each, to be considered as insured un- less particularly mentioned and by special agree- ment. 7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than sev- een years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount; One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years. 8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and li- quidation thereof, without deduction. A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for in- surance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility. With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other cir- cumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood. 2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or par- ty walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes. 3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwell- ing house, or for any other, and for what pur- pose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground. 4th. The situation with respect to other build- ings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way: what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwell- ings for private families or otherwise: whe- ther any and what trade or manufactory is car- ried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually depo- sited in the house, or within the distance afore- said, and of what kind. Repeating goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. 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
TO BE SOLD, A BRICK HOUSE, together with the Lot thereto belonging, in the city of Burling- ton, New-Jersey. The house has three rooms below, and three chambers in the upper story. The kitchen adjoining is a frame building. The Lot has a front of 72 feet, on Pearl street, and the same front on the river Delaware. The length of the Lot is about 250 feet—The house commands a very pleasant prospect of the river, and of the Borough of Bristol, on the Penn- sylvania shore. Immediate possession may be had. For further particulars, inquire of Mr. John Sims, next door below the City Tavern in Phi- ladelphia, or the subscriber in Burlington. THOMSON NEALE. Burlington, March 1. end2w
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWS- BURY FARM , formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Sassafras Ri- ver, in Kent county, Maryland—containing a- bout 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all ex- cellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow Houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading Floor under cover, a granary, two Overseer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new & of brick). Corn houses, a Smoke house, &c. &c.—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a nav- igable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam.— The whole will be sold together, or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conven- iently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS, on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. February 24. saw6w
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet in front, and in rear of it. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, con- taining nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon execu- ting a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may choose. This property will be sold free of all incumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnet, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. December 2. 3awtf
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOU- GLAS, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and OAKSDON, in Philadelphia. OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fever. To which is annexed, AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors; and an APPENDIX, exhib- iting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synovial Interstices , or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America. BY WILLIAM CURRIE, Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical So- ciety. Feb. 1. 3m6f
Barkenridge—for sale IT</