Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-08-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1226.]
SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
FOR HAMBURGH, THE SHIP JOHN, ROBERT JACKSON, Master, To sail in fifteen days.
A well-finished, commodious HOUSE For Sale, and immediate possession given, SITUATE on the north side of Spruce-street, No. 111.
Landing From on board the Nancy, William Belcher, master, from Bourdeaux, a cargo, consisting of— 360 Hhds. CHOICE CLARET.
Just Arrived, in the Snow Boston, James Kirkpatrick, master from Liverpool, 5000 Bushels SALT; 100 Crates QUEENS WARE; and An Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY.
Wm. HOLDERNESS, No. 76 High Street, HAS received, by the latest arrivals from Europe and the East Indies, a well selected assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery and Haberdashery Goods.
Insurance comp. of the state of Pennsylvania. The Directors have declared a dividend of fifteen dollars on each share of the capital of said company.
Wanted, A Partner with a small capital to unite in the business of a Mill and Distillery in Virginia.
UNITED STATES, PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT, Notice is hereby given, THAT pursuant to a Writ to me directed, from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District.
Will be exposed to Sale, at the Custom-House, on Monday, the 15th day of August, 3 Bags of COFFEE 1 Bbl. SUGAR 1 Half do. do. 2 Do. do. TAMARINDS 3 Kegs do. 2 Bags of Sugar and 3 Do. Coffee.
Mr. FRANCIS, (Of the New Theatre) TAKES this opportunity of returning thanks to his scholars and to the public. Mr. Francis intends, on his return from Maryland, to open a public academy for dancing.
To be Sold, At No. 128, North Second-Street, and by several of the Apothecaries in this City. TRANSFERS of the right to remove pains and inflammations from the human body, as secured to Dr. ELISHA PERKINS.
Samuel Richardet, RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.
Philip Nicklin & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, Southong Hyson Skin Young Hyson Hyson and Imperial Yellow Nankens China Ware, assorted in Boxes and Chests Quickflour Bandanno Handkerchiefs of excellent quality in chests.
On Monday next, 25th inst. (July), Will be landed at South street wharf, the cargoes of Superb West Indian and Isabella, from Jamaica and Havanna, consisting of Molasses in Hogheads, Coffee in hogheads, barrels & bags.
To be sold, A PLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow.
Ashton and James Humphreys, CONVEYANCERS, HAVE removed their office to No. 61, Walnut-street, next door but two to the corner of Dock-street, where all INSTRUMENTS IN WRITING are drawn at a moderate charge.
A Valuable Grist and Saw Mill, IN New Jersey, near the Forks of Little Egg-Harbour. The Grist Mill is sixty by forty feet, two water wheels, and calculated for four run of Stones, with screen, fans and bolting-cloths.
Several Valuable Tracts of Land, IN Pennsylvania, for all of which payment will be received in the notes of Messrs. Morris and Nicholson, or in Cash.
Plans of the city of Philadelphia, Including the NORTHERN LIBERTIES and district of SOUTHWARK; Published, and sold by BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68, High-street.
GEORGE DOBSON, BEGS leave to inform the Store-Keepers in Town and Country, that he has removed from Market-Street to No. 25, South Third-street, where he is opening a Large and Elegant Assortment of the undermentioned articles—viz.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN away this morning from the Subscriber, living in the county of Monmouth, New-Jersey, a remarkable black Negro Man, named BEN—about 40 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high.
For Sale, A LARGE ELEGANT AND WELL FINISHED Three-story Brick House, (The late residence of General Walter Stewart) WITH A LOT OF GROUND thereunto belonging, the west side of Third-street, near Union-street containing in front 32 feet, and in depth 100 feet.
JOHN PAUL JONES. INFORMATION is hereby given, that the late John Paul Jones was a proprietor of five shares (amounting to about 567 acres) in a tract of land purchased by the Ohio Company, in the territory of the United States of America, north-west of the river Ohio.
Just Published, BY THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone House, No. 51 South Second Street, neatly printed in one volume quarto, price six dollars the fine paper, or five dollars the common.
The Four Gospels, TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK; With preliminary Dissertations, and Notes critical and explanatory. By GEORGE CAMPBELL, D. D. F. R. S. &c. Principal of Marischal College, Aberdeen.
University of Pennsylvania, July 16, 1796. THE Summer Vacation will take place on Monday next, the 18th inst. and continue for Four weeks.
Just Arrived In the brig Betsey, from Jeremie, and for sale by the subscribers. Forty thousand wt. of very prime Coffee in hogheads and bags.
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64 South Second-street, TICKETS in the Canal Lottery No. 11, are now ready for sale, a Check Book kept for the examination of Tickets, and Prizes paid, without deduction.
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS of the United States, On the following routes, will be received by the Postmaster at Savannah, until the first day of September next.
Treasury of the United States. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum.
TO BE DISPOSED OF, THE time of a healthy NEGRO WOMAN, who has between four and five years to serve. She can be recommended for her sobriety and honesty. For particulars enquire at No. 132, Chestnut-street.

PRICES CURRENT.
Philadelphia, August 13.
PER QUANTITY—DOLLARS AT 100 CENTS.
Table with 4 columns: Item, Price, Unit, and Notes. Includes items like Anchors, Nails, Rum, Sugar, etc.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE. On London, at 30 days, per £100 sterl. par.
Dist. of Pennsylvania, to wit. Be it Remembered that on the 23d day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and...
Landing, From on board the Schooner Expedition, St. Croix Rum & Sugar.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Includes items like India Goods, Long Cloths, Baftas, etc.
Edward Fox, Auctioneer. BY AN ARTIST, Resident at Mr. Oellers's Hotel.
MINIATURE LIKENESSES ARE taken and executed in that elegant and delicate style, which is so necessary to render a Miniature Picture an interesting jewel.
FOR SALE, A very Valuable Estate, CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Amount. Includes prizes like 1 Prize of 5000 dollars, 1 Prize of 1000 dollars, etc.
LOTTERY. FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes.
LANDS. In Harrison county, Virginia, for Sale. FOUR Tracts containing 5000 acres each, and a moiety of one other tract of 5000 acres.
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the ship Potomack Chief, consisting of 450 Hhds. Tobacco, chiefly from the upper warehouses on South Potomac.
The brig MARY FOR SALE. AND may be seen at Abiah and William Brown's wharf. She is about 800 barrels burthen.
Latest Foreign Intelligence. From English papers by the ship Farmer.
CAMBRIDGE, May 28. Wednesday last afforded the inhabitants of this place a little electioneering amusement. The members of the University met at the Senate house, and re-elected the man who has totally apostatized from the sentiments he professed when he was first elected.
To the Electors of Westminster. GENTLEMEN, IT is only in times like the present, when attempts are maliciously made to murder innocent men.
In order the more effectually to resist these traitors to us all, these unacquitted felons, or to lay down my life usefully to the public in opposition to their plunder and tyranny.
Spanish Treaty Ratified. THIS DAY, Published by J. ORMOOD, No. 41, CHESTNUT-STREET, in a handsome pamphlet. (PRICE 12 and 1-2 CENTS.)
A TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP, LIMITS & NAVIGATION, BETWEEN the United States of America, and his Catholic Majesty—with the President's Proclamation announcing its ratification.
Jamaica Spirits AND A FEW BARRELS SHAD. Who has for sale, a few puncheons high proof. LONDON, May 27. If we may judge from the experience of the present war, there is no circumstance so speedily prevents the ruin of a country as to be taken under the protection of Great Britain.
OFFICIAL DETAILS OF THE VICTORIES OF THE FRENCH ARMIES UPON THE RHINE AND IN ITALY.
ARMY OF THE SAMBRE AND THE MEUSE. Extract of a letter from General Jourdan, commander in chief of the army of the Sambre and the Meuse, to the Executive Directory.
Citizen Directors, I HAD the honor to inform you, by my letter of the 4th current, that the enemy had broken the armistice, and that hostilities would recommence on the 12th (May 31).
The first operation of the division of the army destined to act on the right bank of the Rhine, under the command of General Kleber, has been most brilliant. This General set out on the 12th (May 31) on his march towards the Sieg.
The General of Division, Kleber, commanding the left wing of the army of the Sambre and Meuse, to the commander in chief, Jourdan. Head Quarters at Siegberg, 16th Prairial (June 4).
The second division, commanded by General Colsud, divided the corps which defended the Sieg, and drove a part of those troops towards the Rhine.

speed, ordered General Lefebvre's cavalry, commanded by General Hautpoule, to cross the Sieg as secretly as possible, for the purpose of pursuing the enemy. To this cavalry, that of General Colaud's division, at the head of which were the Adjutant-Generals Ney and Ormancey, was instantly united. They advanced, and every where the Austrian cavalry, although far superior in number, yielded the ground. It was now that the first regiment of Chasseurs, commanded by the chief of Squadron, Richepanfe, came up with a part of them opposite Heneff; and, having reached this village, he ordered his troops to charge, and made a horrible carnage. This commander displayed on the occasion proofs of the utmost coolness in the midst of dangers, and of an intrepid boldness. In pursuing the cavalry, he fell on a post of infantry, when he made his chasseurs halt, ordered a hedge-fire to be kept up; and, in chasing the enemy, contrived also to overcome the obstacle which was thrown in the way of his pursuit. At length the Austrians, every where defeated, retreated with precipitation, and threw themselves into the formidable post of Alkareth. A forced march and four hours fighting, would not admit of any farther pursuit, and more particularly as this post, impregnable in front, required great circuits to turn it in its flanks. Thus the infantry of General Lefebvre's advanced guard continued its march towards the right bank of the Sieg, passed the night in the post of Happenshofs, and General Colaud's division on the heights before Baldorff. It unquestionably does not belong to me, to bestow praises on these Generals, my fellow labourers; but it would be difficult for me not to express the satisfaction I felt at seeing the zeal and activity of each of them, the unity of the operations with which they were charged, and the ardour which prevailed in their respective columns, even in the midst of action. The officers of the staff equally distinguished themselves. They every where furnished an example to the troops. Citizen Viron, second to Adjutant-General Cayla, with a very small force, made the whole post of Olmar prisoners.
"Citizen Bevalet, second to Adjutant-General Ney, by a charge purposely executed, protected the crossing of the Sieg, effected by General Louge at Menden. His hat was shot through in several places. Beurmann, my aid-de-camp, received a Sabre wound on the wrist, but killed the soldier from whom he received it. Auguste Demas, another of my aids-de-camp, had his horse wounded. The light-artillery was managed in the usual way, with boldness and intelligence; its batteries, constantly well directed, and served with the utmost celerity, did a great deal of mischief to the enemy. The names of all the officers and soldiers who distinguished themselves this day not yet being known to me, I shall hereafter transmit them to General Lefebvre, by the chief of my staff.
"The loss of the enemy may be estimated at 2,400 men at least, upwards of 1,000 of whom are prisoners. Among the latter are a Major, and several other officers. They will remove in the course of the day to Bonn.
"Among our wounded are two captains of the first regiment of Chasseurs, of the most distinguished courage; these are citizens Matthieu and Huduy—the first received fourteen Sabre wounds, several of them mortal; the lower arm of the second was carried away by a ball.
(Signed)
"KLEBER."
Extract of a Letter from the General of Division, Kleber, to the Commander in Chief, Jourdan.
"15 Prairal (June 3) 4th year.
"I gave you an account, my dear comrade, in my report of yesterday, that, after the battle of the Sieg, the enemy retreated to their camp of Alkareth, and that the division commanded by Gen. Lefebvre passed the night on the right of the Sieg, opposite Happenshofs, and that commanded by Gen. Colaud on the heights of Heneff. Thus, with a view to attack the enemy in flank and rear, Gen. Lefebvre received orders to cross the Sieg above Blankenberg, and Gen. Colaud to proceed towards Jungnath, to reach from thence the highway by a cross march, leaving, however, a few battalions at Wurth, and a few posts of infantry and cavalry blended along the ravine to the heights of that village. These movements, although extremely difficult, on account of the very bad state of the roads, were perfectly well executed. At four in the afternoon the columns were stationed almost at the same time by the right and left, on the heights behind Alkareth; and certainly, if the enemy had determined to continue in their post, not one of them would have escaped; but, being apprized of our movements by their hussars, they soon became acquainted with our manoeuvres, and retreated to Altenkirchen, contenting themselves with leaving, on the heights behind Alkareth, two or three squadrons to protect their retreat. The two divisions accordingly established themselves, at three quarters of a league from Alkareth, in a very advantageous position. Since their departure from the Wipper, the troops have done nothing but march and fight.
(Signed)
"KLEBER."
BRUSSELS, (18 Prairal,) June 6.
Since hostilities re-commenced on the right bank, and the Austrians have been obliged to retreat, a flying bridge has been established opposite to Cologne, by the means of which a communication is opened with the right bank of the Rhine. Wounded Frenchmen and others are every moment brought into the hospitals of this town.
A requisition is to be made along the left bank of the Rhine from Cologne to Coblenz, of a great number of pioneers, destined to the works carrying on at the mouth of the Moselle, as well as on both sides of Coblenz.
PARIS, June 9.
The Louis d'or got down yesterday to 12,000 and 10,000 livres in assignats; the mandates rose in the same proportion; and the price of provisions fluctuated in the most alarming manner. The whole of the same day, a great ferment was observed every where in this metropolis, owing to the true or supposed project of transferring the seat of govern-
ment to Pontaiseau. Detachments of horse which at ten o'clock at night took post at the bridge of Notre Dame, prevented any assemblies forming on the key. Small groups began to assemble at the entrance of the street de la Verrerie, on the keys of La Greve and Gesvres. But the steady conduct of the commander in chief, the arrest of some individuals who obstinately refused to withdraw, and the horse gallopping about the place soon dispersed the groups. The fugitives rallied on the bridge Auchange, exclaiming—"Down with the Chouans and the slaves;" and a small group collected opposite to the Great Chatelet, endeavoured to fraternize with the Dragoons, and addressed them in the following terms—"We are good republicans, brethren; but we are starving—we want bread, and claim the rights of the people—Dear brethren! we know if you were not under arms, you would be Terrorists like ourselves." But all these fine phrases did not prevent the troops from scouring the bridges and key.
The festival of victory has been celebrated with more or less pomp in all the departments of the republic, in the department of Doubs, two girls, representing the goddesses of victory and France were carried about in a triumphal car, attended by all the members of the constituted authorities, who were decorated with the symbols of their dignity. When the ceremony was over, General Dufour gave an elegant supper, during which the two goddesses are said to have too much humanised themselves, under reiterated exclamations of "Long live the Sans culottes—Long live the mountaineers."
June 10.
Yesterday all remained quiet here, owing to the precautions taken by the armed force to prevent all sort of assemblies. But it ought also to be confessed, that the success of our armies have much contributed to check the seditious. The rise of the mandates which before were generally refused, is owing to the same cause.
Gen. Kleber, in a proclamation addressed to the inhabitants of the right banks of the Rhine, wherein he informed them of the intended march of the French troops through their country, orders them not to quit their houses, and not to fly to the enemy, on pain of their estates being given up to fire and plunder.
June 11.
The rain which fell yesterday morning would, it seemed, have prevented all assemblies and groups, but the various detachments of horse, which occupied all the bridges, and every avenue leading to the directory and the legislative body, evinced that government did not share in the security of the citizens. All was still and quiet till eight o'clock in the evening, when some citizens assembled at the bridge Notre Dame, were desired by the centres to withdraw. They replied with threatenings and insults; and outcries of "down with the Chouans and the Tyrants," resounding every where. The centres being forced from their posts, detachments of horse advanced from several quarters, and restored tranquillity. One dragoon, who refused to draw his sword against what he called the people, was arrested by order of the commanding general. Attempts continue to be made to mislead the public opinion; and the class of working people eagerly seize on every report of intended murders of the patriots, and of the projected invasion of the directory and the two councils. Rumour says, that the first courier who was dispatched by our generals on the Rhine with the account of the advantages obtained by them over the Austrians, has been assassinated by those who wished to stir up new commotions in Paris. It was this cause which delayed the news of those advantages reaching the capital. All commotions seem now to be appeased; but we still entertain much fear, that more important disturbances are plotted in the dark.
LONDON, June 17.
It was last night reported, (on what authority we do not learn, that the Austrian army having retreated to the river Lahn, received there very considerable reinforcements, with which they, in their turn, attacked General Kleber, and succeeded in completely routing his forces, having killed several thousand men, and taken 17 pieces of cannon. Our readers will, of course, consider this merely as an unauthenticated rumour.
The following is given, in the last Paris papers as the contents of a letter from Frankfort, of May 20th:—
"The Austrians have formed an inundation, of several leagues in extent, before Mannheim. The causeways which lead from Spire, Deux-Points, and Worms, are the only ones which are not covered with water; it is difficult to conceive any thing more stupid; for, in case of a retreat, there will be a dreadful confusion, a complete discomfiture; the men must throw down their arms, or be drowned.
"We must believe that the Austrian Generals are not very strongly persuaded that they will succeed, since the whole baggage of the army has been sent to the rear. It is almost the general opinion here, that the Austrians will be forced, after the loss of the first battle, to retreat to Bohemia; the inhabitants have, in consequence, through fear of being pillaged by the retreating army, provided themselves with muskets for their own defence.
"It is impossible to describe the discouragement which prevails among the Austrian troops. When the three battalions of Walloon grenadiers received orders to march from this place, on the 14th instant, to Mentz, death and despair were painted on the countenances of all the officers, the officers could with difficulty be assembled; the officers were obliged to hunt after them in the houses where they were quartered; many of them threw themselves on the ground, refusing to march, and declaring that they would rather be killed on the spot, than go to be butchered. The men's mind were so much irritated, that the officers durst not have recourse to rigorous measures; and it was only by dint of solicitation and treaty, that they at length prevailed on them to march."
Four French ships of the line, with two frigates, have taken nineteen English vessels laden with wine, from Madeira, for the use of the army in the West Indies. This will be severely felt by the sick, as there is at present but little wine in the West Indies. As it was within the Tropic that these ves-
sels were taken, it may be concluded that the French squadron was bound to the West Indies.
The French frigate La Tribune, is taken by the Unicorn frigate, and sent into Cork, where she arrived on the 12th inst.
Two French national brigs, one of 14 guns and the other of 10, are taken by Sir E. Pellew's squadron, and sent into Falmouth. They are very fast sailing vessels, and copper-bottomed.
The Thames French Frigate, taken by the Santa Margareta frigate, is arrived at Cork.
The Baron de Stael, the Swedish Ambassador in France, has publicly notified that all apprehensions of a rupture between Sweden and Russia are at an end.
An account which originated in an evening paper of Wednesday, and appeared in most of the morning papers of yesterday, of the capture of a French 54 gun ship by Sir Edward Pellew's squadron, appears to be entirely void of foundation.
The Unicorn and Santa Margareta frigates have taken a large Dutch ship of about 400 tons, from Surinam for Amsterdam, with sugar, coffee, cotton, &c. and sent her for Cork, where she is arrived.
The Fury sloop of war, Captain Evans, has taken two Dutch ships worth 35,000l. and sent them into Barbadoes.
A large Danish ship, and the Sophia, captain Gibbs, (an American,) both from Bordeaux for Altona, with wines, are taken by Sir J. B. Warren's squadron, and sent into Falmouth.
The treaty with the King of Sardinia has been ratified. The ratification was announced to the Council of five hundred in the sitting of June 10. All the Swiss Cantons have formally recognized the French Republic.
As to the interior of the Republic, the news of the Republican triumphs and successes seems not to have produced the effect that might be expected. The capital is agitated by commotions, which alarm the government and harrafs the troops, and even ramify into the very Legislative Body. The conflict which took place in the Council of five hundred on the 9th instant, between Tallien, on the part of the Terrorists, and Thibaudeau on that of the Moderates, has in some measure elucidated the mystery which veils the secrets of the different factions. The Directory, placed between the two factions, and composed of members of each party, is seemingly spared by both. It is to this equipoise or reacting force perhaps, that may be attributed the extreme slowness of the proceedings against the conspirators lately taken up.
The Resolution, Stennerion, from Sicily to Belfast, is taken and carried into Algiers.
A council was held yesterday on the subject of the unhappy difference which subsists between the Prince and Princess of Wales.—Earls Cholmondeley and Moira attended. It is hoped that the efforts of these two Noble Lords, who have most zealously exerted themselves to restore harmony to the distracted household of the Prince, will be finally successful.
The Queen also had a conference on this important subject, at which Lady Jersey assisted.
The Princess of Wales, it is said, insists upon the appointment of all the female part of her household, as a preliminary that must be ratified, previously to any further negotiation.
The disasters of the Austrian army on the Rhine were the universal topics yesterday in the Court Circles. Government have not, however, any thing official, nor have any of the Foreign Ministers.
By a vessel arrived at Portsmouth, from Teneriffe, which Island she left the 15th of last month, we have intelligence, that the Dutch fleet will lay there, not nearly refitted for sea. We have likewise the more important intelligence, that our own East-India fleet, which failed in the last division, had passed Teneriffe in safety about 14 days before the arrival of the Dutch. It is therefore considered as certain, that the account of the former French papers, of the capture of eleven of our East-Indian men, is totally void of foundation.
A letter dated Port Oratara, Teneriffe, May 13, (received the 14th of June, by the Ocean, arrived at Portsmouth,) says:—"The Dutch fleet are still at Grand Canary, and in a very miserable condition. It is said they have a pestilence amongst them, that carries them off very fast, and are upon the short allowance of a pound of pork per man a week."
The Jason, Dutch frigate, which was bro't into Greenock by her crew, has been formally surrendered up in the name of the Stadholder; the seamen have petitioned to serve in the British navy.
The enemy are collecting considerable flotillas of flat bottomed and gun boats, &c. at Ostend, Dunkirk, and Flushing.
Died, lately on his passage from the West Indies, Sir John Lasore, Bart. Vice-Admiral of the Red.
The Royalists in Brittany.
A letter from Nantz, dated May 24, contains the following intelligence:—"Yesterday the Chouan chief, Cœur de Roi, (King's Heart) surrendered himself, with three of his principal officers; to day fourteen have come to deliver up their arms. There is not a day but some surrender, either here or in the environs. The famous Cœur de Lion, another chief, will surrender to-morrow with many others."
The following proclamation of General Sceaupeaux, commander in chief of the royalists in the vicinity of Nantz, has lately been published:—
"Companions in arms! As long as we thought it possible to attain our desired end, the free exercise of the religion of our fathers, and the establishment of the legitimate heir of the French monarchy, we have not ceased to combat at your head, and to excite that courage and perseverance which you have displayed to the eyes of all Europe; but at present, convinced that fresh efforts will only draw new misfortunes on our already-devastated country; informed that the most violent measures of terror would be exercised against our relations, who would be imprisoned, and their property entirely ravaged, we have not thought we should continue a war which has become the scourge of the country we had hoped to defend; and did not think ourselves permitted any longer to risk the lives of those brave men who had confided to us
the charge of conducting them to the field of honor: however painful the sacrifice may be to our opinion, we invite you to give up, into the hands proposed for that purpose, the arms that we cannot any longer engage to preserve, without becoming the executioners of your relations and friends. This clause fulfilled, your persons and property will be under the safeguard of the laws; you will remain quiet at home; nor will you in any respect be troubled for the past. This assurance concerning your fate has alone induced us to consent to a conduct, contrary to the wishes of our heart, but dictated by the necessity of the circumstances.
Decreed the 15th May, 1796. (Signed) LE VICOMTE DE SCEAUX, General in Chief. COUNT DE CHATILLON, Lieut. Gen. of the army of St. Sceaupeaux. LE CHEVALIER DE TURPIN, Inspector General."
GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13.
Extract of a letter from Havre-de-Grace, dated June 4th, 1796.
"It is astonishing that no advice has reached America yet of the sudden fall with us of flour, rice and all other kinds of provisions. Rice is now at 30 livres per cwt. without any demand, flour is un-saleable, as the best French fresh flour is offered at 24 livres per cwt. equal to 42 livres French. We see so many cargoes of flour arrive daily, that we are afraid of the immense losses which must unavoidably be the consequence, as all the other markets in Europe are pretty much the same as ours."
DIED at Jeremie in June last, Mr. JOHN SEONY formerly of New-York, mate of the brig Abigail of this port. A young man of an unblemished reputation, and whose death is sincerely lamented by all who knew him.
CLEARED.
Snow Boston, Kirkpatrick, Faisal Brig Tryphania, Griffin, Hamburgh The Farmer, capt. McCollom, put into Faisal for water, &c. and found there a Portuguese fleet of five sail of the line, several frigates, and about 50 merchantmen from the Brazils. She was detained three days until the fleet set sail.
The Liberty, Capt. Ridge, left Bourdeaux the 24th June. The Ruby, capt. Jones, failed for this port in company, and the schooner Kitty a few days before the liberty. Left there the ships Margaret, Mrafe—Peggy, Elliot, and Echo, Boys of Philadelphia.
The Ship Favorite, capt. Thompson, arrived at Falmouth the 28th May.
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
NEW YORK, August 12.
On Wednesday last the Officers of the 3d Regiment of Militia of this City, gave a Dinner at the Tontine Coffee House, to their Commandant, Lt. Col. Jacob Morton—on which occasion the following Toasts were given.
1. The United States of America, perpetuity to their union. Music, President's March. 2. George Washington, President of the United States. The patriot, statesman, soldier and honest man. 6 cheers. Washington's March. 3. The Vice President of the United States, inflexible to preserve, virtuous to pursue, and intelligent to discern the real interests of his country. 3 cheers. Boston March. 4. The Members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. 3 Cheers. 5. John Jay, Governor of the State of New-York. May we never want gratitude for his services, or liberality to acknowledge his merits. 3 cheers. Federal March. 6. The Major-General of the southern division. 3 cheers. Rhode-Island March. 7. The Militia of the United States. The Reveille. 8. The Arts and Sciences; may the fair hand of liberty, cherish their growth and preserve their hallowed mansions. 9. Marquis La Fayette; his speedy arrival to our happy land. Happy return. 10. Alexander Hamilton. 3 cheers. 11. Our sister republics—may they appreciate the blessings of freedom, and transmit them to their posterity. 12. The Officers and Soldiers of the late American army; may their example of valor and patriotism be our emulation. 3 cheers. Th. General. 13. Peace to all the world and good will among men. 14. General Wayne and the Western Army.—3 cheers. Soldier's Joy. 15. The Fair daughters of America; may their charms and virtues refine the manners and advance the happiness of her sons. 6 cheers. Will you go a campaigning. 16. The State of New York. 3 cheers. New York Artillery.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Major Bogart.—The Militia of the State of New-York.
By Colonel Morton.—United America. Health and long life to her supreme executive, the illustrious Washington; wisdom to her lawgivers and stability to her constitution. 3 cheers.
By Gen. Hughes.—The militia of the city and county of New-York; may they be distinguished by their patriotism and superior discipline. 3 cheers.
By Adjutant Gen. Van Horne.—May the Genius of America erect the cap of liberty, untainted with blood, on the tomb of Faction. 6 cheers.
By Major Morton.—The officers, non-commissioned officers and privates of the 3d regiment; may they be distinguished as the firm defenders of freedom and zealous supporters of the laws.
After the Colonel had retired. The colonel of the 3d regiment. 6 cheers.
Brigadier Gen. Hughes. 3 cheers.
Adjutant Gen. Van Horne. 3 cheers.

Cargo of the ship Union Fraterna, from Leghorn.
ON Friday next, at 10 o'clock in the morning, on Messrs. Ross & Simpson's wharf, will be sold by auction, (and continued from day to day, 'till the whole is sold) the cargo of the Venetian ship Union Fraterna, from Leghorn, consisting of the following articles.
 Florence Oil in cases of 12 bottles, and flasks of 50  Castile Soap in cases  Tallow Candles  Anchovies  Capers  Olives  Juniper Berries in bales  Manna, Flaky  Ditto, in sorts  Almonds  Perseman Cheese  French Claret, in cases  Ditto, in bottles  Twine  Hair-Powder  Pomatum. 
The conditions of sale will be—all sums under 500l. to be paid in cash: from 500 to 1000 dollars in approved notes at 60 days: from 1000 dollars upwards, in approved endorsed notes at 90 and 120 days.
Edward Fox, Auctioneer. August 9
A Book-Keeper,
OR Clerk's place is wanted by a person properly qualified, and whose character will be found unexceptionable. Apply to the Printer.
August 11
FOR SALE,
 WINE, London particular Madeira, 4 years old, in pipes and hogsheads  Claret, genuine old, in cases  Gin, in pipes, from Holland  Earthen Ware, in crates  Basket Salt, in hogsheads  Shot, Nos. 6, 7, 1 and 9  Bar Lead, Red and white dry lead  Steel, German and Russia, in barrels  Anchors, cables, junk, bunting, tarpaulin canvas, Tin plates—An invoice Stationary, by  THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. 
July 29
For Sale,
A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut street, between Front and Second streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business.
Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH.
April 21.
CABLES,
From 16 to 9 1/2 inches, for sale by Jeremiah Warder, No 12 north Third-street.
July 21
ELEPHANT.
This Animal is to be seen in High-Street, between the Tenth and the Eleventh-Street.
HE will positively leave Philadelphia the tenth of September, for Baltimore, in his way to Charleston, where he will win.
ADMITTANCE Half a Dollar—quarter of a Dollar for Children The PANORAMA, or the VIEW of the CITIES of LONDON and WESTMINSTER.
Is to be open till the 10th of September, and the subject will then be removed to Baltimore with the ELEPHANT.
ADMITTANCE for the PANORAMA, One quarter of a Dollar.
August 3.
Sales of India Goods.
The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, consisting of
 A Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS.  Among which are  A variety fine worked and plain Muslins, Doreas, &c. Also,  A Quantity of Excellent Sugar, In boxes and bags—and BLACK PEPPER, For Sale by  Willings & Francis, No. 21 Penn Street. 
June 8
LANDS of the UNITED STATES.
Treasury Department, August 3, 1796.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May, 1796, entitled "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the Territory north west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," that the sections or lots of land described in the annexed schedule, lying in the seven ranges of townships, which were surveyed in pursuance of an ordinance of Congress, passed on the twentieth day of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, will be exposed for sale at Public vendue, in the town of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, on the twenty-fourth day of October next, and thenceforward, from day to day until the first day of December ensuing, unless the said lots shall be sooner sold, in the manner, and on the terms and conditions herein after mentioned, to wit:
1st. The said sections or lots shall be sold under the direction of the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and such person as the President of the United States may specially appoint for that purpose.
2d. The said sections or lots shall be sold to the highest bidder, but no sale can be made for less than two dollars per acre of the quantity of land contained in such lot or section.
3d. The highest bidder as before mentioned, must deposit at the time of sale, one twentieth part of the purchase money, in the hands of such person as the President of the United States shall appoint to attend the sales for that purpose, which will be forfeited, if a moiety of the sum bid, including the said twentieth part, shall not be paid within thirty days from the time of sale.
4th. Upon payment of a moiety of the purchase money in the manner before mentioned, the purchaser will be entitled to one year's credit for the remaining moiety; and shall receive from the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and the person who shall be appointed by the President of the United States, to direct the sales, a certificate describing the lot or section purchased; and declaring the sum paid on account, the balance remaining due, the time when such balance becomes payable, and that the whole land therein mentioned, will be forfeited, if the said balance is not then paid; but if the said balance shall be duly discharged, by paying the same to the Treasurer of
the United States, the purchaser, or his assignee, or other legal representative, shall be entitled to a patent for the said lands, on his producing to the Secretary of State a receipt for such balance endorsed upon the certificate. But if any purchaser shall make payment of the whole of the purchase money, at the time when the payment of the first moiety is directed to be made, he will be entitled to a deduction of ten per centum on the part for which a credit is authorized to be given; and his patent shall be immediately issued.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury
Schedule of sections of townships, or fractional parts of townships, to be sold at Pittsburgh, in pursuance of the 6th section of an act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May, 1796.
   No. of Lot. Acres. 100th. No. of Lot. Acres. 100th. No. of Lot. Acres. 100th.     1st RANGE. 6th Township. 6th RANGE.   1st Township. 812 1/2 640 each 1st Township.   28 51 65 14 640 17 3 30   29 256 95 17220 640 each 18 270   30 250 75 25336 640 each 21 8 50   34 240 90 8th Township. 23 166 40   35236 640 each 3124 640 each 23 427   2d Township. 17220 640 each 24 640   19 1 40 23 640 27 151 80   20 170 79 25330 640 each 28230 640 each   21 185 33336 640 each 32 58   22 2 30 10th Township. 34336 640 each   25 488 80 122 640 2d Township.   26122 640 each 5124 640 each 1 126   28 500 17220 640 each 2 440   29 551 60 23336 640 each 3 448   30 564 12th Township. 4 456   31436 640 each 12124 640 each 5 464   4th Township. 17220 640 each 6 472   19 64 23336 640 each 7 340   25 640 4th RANGE. 812 1/2 640 each   26 387 60 1st Township. 17220 640 each   27 36 24 636 50 23336 640 each   31232 640 each 29 636 50 3d Township.   33 676 30 640 1 470   34 443 20 34 615 2 478   35 222 50 35236 640 each 3 486   36 16 20 2d Township. 4 494   5th Township. 2 265 60 5 502   6 139 20 336 640 each 6 510   12 479 30 7 265 20 7124 640 each   17 304 15 8 628 17220 640 each   18 638 90 9124 640 each 23336 640 each   23 450 75 13 635 5th Township.   24 640 14 640 1 518   29 184 17220 640 each 2 526   30 640 23336 640 each 3 534   35 312 80 3d Township. 4 542   36 640 12124 640 each 5 548   3d RANGE. 6 556 7124 640 each   1st Township. 17220 640 each 17220 640 each   28 7 20 23336 640 each 23336 640 each   34 6 50 5th Township. 1 566   3d Township. 17220 640 each 2 574 40   24236 640 each 23336 640 each 3 582 60   28 499 16 7th Township. 4 590   29 646 122 640 5 598   31233 640 each 5124 640 each 6 606   4th Township. 17220 640 each 7124 640 each   11 26 40 18210 640 each 17220 640 each   12 397 50 25 640 23336 640 each   13 51 50 30236 640 each 1st Township.   15 27 50 9th Township. 1 566   16 259 20 12124 640 each 2 574 40   17 524 17220 640 each 3 582 60   18 646 23336 640 each 4 590   19 625 11th Township. 5 598   20 584 80 12124 640 each 6 606   21 630 21 17220 640 each 7124 640 each   22236 640 each 23336 640 each 17220 640 each   5th Township. 17220 640 each 23336 640 each   5 637 12124 640 each 1st Township.   627 646 each 17220 640 each 1 566   23225 646 each 23336 640 each 2 574 40   27228 646 each 5th RANGE. 3 582 60   32236 646 each 1st Township. 4 590   7th Township. 12124 640 each 5 598   3 640 17220 640 each 6 606   8th Township. 23336 640 each 7124 640 each   125 640 23 427 50 7th RANGE.   6 440 24 640 1st Township.   7224 640 each 26 70 30 4 20   17220 640 each 27 394 20 31 4 20   23236 640 each 28 634 36 132 50   9th Township. 29230 640 each 2d Township.   6 640 31 18 3 135   8 372 30 32 584 80 4 625   11 646 33336 640 each 566 640 each   12224 646 each 4th Township. 10212 640 each   19220 646 each 2 180 20 14 30   23236 646 each 3 430 17128 640 each   3d RANGE. 4 448 17220 640 each   2d Township. 5 456 19 14   15 640 6 464 80 20 496   16 600 7 250 23224 640 each   20 557 50 8 618 25 380   21222 640 each 9214 640 each 26 377 640 each   23 609 17220 640 each 12124 640 each   25236 640 each 17220 640 each 17220 640 each   3d Township. 4th Township. 23336 640 each   9 188 60 12124 640 each 17220 640 each   10 344 17220 640 each 12124 640 each   11 207 23336 640 each 17220 640 each   12 132 6th Township. 23336 640 each   14 202 50 12124 640 each 17220 640 each   15 620 17220 640 each 12124 640 each   26228 640 each 23336 640 each 17220 640 each   19 217 50 17220 640 each 23336 640 each   20 676 75 17220 640 each 17220 640 each   21236 640 each 10th Township. 17220 640 each   4th Township. 12124 640 each 23336 640 each   1 170 17220 640 each 1st Township.   2 544 17220 640 each 1 566   3 320 23336 640 each 2 574 40   4 4 50 12th Township. 3 582 60   5 122 12124 640 each 4 590   6 640 17220 640 each 5 598   7 593 23336 640 each 6 606   829 646 each 12124 640 each 7124 640 each   10 546 80 17220 640 each 17220 640 each   11 529 70 23336 640 each 12124 640 each   12214 646 each 17220 640 each 17220 640 each   17220 646 each 23336 640 each 23336