Gazette of the United-States. (New-York [N.Y.]), 1790-12-18 00:00:00

J Thomas
Gazette of the United States.
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS BY JOHN FENNO, No. 69, MARKET-STREET, BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD STREETS, PHILADELPHIA.
[No. 67, of Vol. II.]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1790.
[Whole No. 171.]
The Address of the Hebrew Congregations in the cities of Philadelphia New-York, Charleston, and Richmond.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR,
IT is reserved for you to unite in affection for your character and person, every political and religious denomination of men; and in this will the Hebrew Congregations aforesaid yield to no class of their fellow-citizens.
We have been hitherto prevented by various circumstances peculiar to our situation, from adding our congratulation to those which the rest of America have offered on your elevation to the Chair of the federal government: Deign, then, illustrious Sir, to accept this our homage.
The wonders which the Lord of Hosts hath worked in the days of our forefathers, have taught us to observe the greatness of his wisdom and his might, throughout the events of the late glorious revolution; and while we humble ourselves at his footstool in thanksgiving and praise for the blessing of his deliverance, we acknowledge you the Leader of the American Armies, as his chosen and beloved servant. But not to your sword alone is our present happiness to be ascribed: that, indeed, opened the way to the reign of freedom; but never was it perfectly secure, till your hand gave birth to the federal constitution;—and you renounced the joys of retirement, to seal by your administration in peace what you had achieved in war.
To the eternal God who is thy refuge, we commit in our prayer the care of thy precious life; and when full of years thou shalt be gathered unto the people, thy righteousness shall go before thee, and we shall remember, amidst our regret, "that the Lord hath set apart the Godly for himself," whilst thy name and thy virtues will remain an indelible memorial on our minds.
MANUEL JOSEPHSON,
For and in behalf and under the authority of the several Congregations aforesaid.
Philadelphia, 13th Dec. 1790.
To which the President was pleased to return the following answer.
TO THE HEBREW CONGREGATIONS,
In the city of Philadelphia, New-York, Charleston and Richmond:
GENTLEMEN,
THE liberality of sentiment towards each other which marks every political and religious denomination of men in this country, stands unparalleled in the History of Nations.
The affection of such a people, is a treasure beyond the reach of calculation; and the repeated proofs which my fellow-citizens have given of their attachment to me and approbation of my doings, form the purest source of my temporal felicity. The affectionate expressions of your address, again excite my gratitude, and receive my warmest acknowledgment.
The power and goodness of the Almighty were strongly manifested in the events of our late glorious revolution; and his kind interposition in our behalf, has been no less visible in the establishment of our present equal government. In war he directed the sword; and in peace he has ruled in our councils. My agency in both has been guided by the best intentions, and a sense of the duty which I owe my country.
And as my exertions have hitherto been amply rewarded by the approbation of my fellow-citizens, I shall endeavor to deserve a continuance of it by my future conduct.
May the same temporal and eternal blessings which you implore for me, rest upon your congregations.
G. WASHINGTON.
THE Secretary of the Treasury in his report of ways and means for paying the interest which will accrue on the State debts assumed, and for a deficiency in a former estimate,
  States the amount assumed at Dollars 21,500,000   The annual interest thereon 788,333 33   Estimated deficiency of the funds already established for paying the interest on the original debt of the United States, 38,291 40   Amount wanted, Dols. 826,624 73   to raise which sum he proposes that Congress lay additional duties on foreign imported spirits, so that the amount to be imposed with what is already imposed by law (to take place on the 1st of January next) may make the amount of the duty proposed in the draft of a bill accompanying his report to Congress on the 9th of January last; and to lay the duties proposed in said bill on spirits distilled in the United States from foreign materials, and from materials of the United States.   The probable product whereof he estimates as follows:   4,000,000 gallons, foreign imported spirits at 8 cents, 320,000   3,500,000 gallons distilled from foreign materials in the United States at 11 cents, 385,000   3,000,000 gallons distilled in the United States from their own materials at 9 cents, 270,000   975,000   Deduct drawbacks and expence of collection 10 pr. cent. 97,500   Net product, Dols. 877,500   which leaves an overplus of 50,875 17 cents. 
[The ingenuity and animation of the following paragraphs, from Mr. Bailey's Freeman's Journal, of last Wednesday, must inspire corresponding ideas in every patriotic mind.]
A PERIOD now commences, says a correspondent, from which future ages shall derive new energy given to a republican system, whilst private and public property shall be equally secured; the power of our rulers, elected by ourselves, enforced by due laws; morality respected, and religion revered. Already that form of government, approved of on mature deliberation, by a vast majority of the inhabitants of FREE AMERICA, is in motion. It revolves, through the atmosphere of reason, on the axis of virtue. Wealth, whether derived from industry or inheritance; industry, which promises to her advocates accession of riches, increase of consequence, and it is hoped,
an augmentation of happiness; the weakness of age and the ardor of youth, equally look forward to an era, merited by patriotism, under the guidance of providence.
Whilst many nations, which lately were deemed highly civilized, because they exhibited the glos of fashion, or boasted the pomp of luxury, are struggling for a recovery of those rights, which they tamely or ignorantly surrendered to one or more tyrants; the United American States have established a form of rule, which ought rather to be imitated, than envied, by foreign countries.
France has fully caught the sacred flame: Spain begins to think, that men possess, or ought to possess, inherent, unalienable rights; and every other region of the civilized world will follow the example of Independent America , (no part of which was known to Europe, or the other two quarters of the globe, 'till about three centuries ago) by listening to the dictates of freedom; by recovering, for confirming their rights; by revering their present or future WASHINGTONS; and by evincing, that the world will be more worthy of happiness, when men shall truly acknowledge the powers of the OMNIPOTENT, whose service is perfect freedom.
But Washington appears in our great national council—his voice is heard—that voice, which gave vigor to war, gives animation to peace. He looks—and dissention is hushed. He speaks—and harmony returns on the wings of a cherub. Let Philadelphians, and others, who heard, felt, and revered his accents, acknowledge, that, although virtue has been sometimes rewarded even in this world, never did she receive purer homage, than at the State-House, of Philadelphia, on the eighth day of December in the year seventeen hundred and ninety.
Further Particulars relative to Gen. HARMAR's Expedition against the Hostile Indians. Extract of a letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States.
"Lieutenant Denny reports verbally, that after he left Fort Washington, he saw in Kentucky several men of the militia of that district, who had been out with Major Whitley, under Major Hamtramck of the federal troops, who commanded a separate expedition.
"The said militia-men informed Lieut. Denny that Major Hamtramck had destroyed several of the hostile Indian towns, on the Wabash; and had returned to his garrison at Post Vincennes, without having met any opposition.
I have the honor to be, With the highest respect, SIR, Your most obedient servant, H. KNOX, Secretary of War. The President of the United States.
EXTRACT FROM ORDERS.
Note. The orders issued previously to the march of the troops and militia from Fort Washington, and until they arrived at the Miami Village, relate to the arrangement of the troops, the order of march, of encampment and of battle, and the discipline necessary to be observed, all of which are particularly detailed.
GENERAL ORDERS.
Camp of the Miami Village about 170 miles from Fort Washington, October 17, 1790.
The General is highly pleased with the zeal and alacrity shewn by the army (particularly the corps which was detached under the command of Col Hardin) to come up with the Savages, altho it was impracticable, as they had evacuated their favorite towns, before the light corps could possibly reach them.
Leaving behind them such a vast quantity of corn and vegetables is a certain sign that they decamped in the utmost consternation, and dare not face the army.
The army is to remain in its present position until further orders; in the mean time, Quarter-Master Pratt is to have the corn brought in and deposited in one place, or in as many houses as he can find, and a guard is to be placed over it for its security. He will receive directions how it is to be distributed.
The Superintendent of the horse department (Mr. Caldwell) is to be responsible that his pack-faddles are repaired, and put in as good order as possible, ready for the next movement of the army.
The General calls upon the commanding officers of battalions not to suffer the men to straggle from the encampment, otherwise they will certainly stand in danger of being scalped.
The guards are to be extremely vigilant, to which the field officer of the day is to pay the most pointed attention.
A detachment under the command of Lt. Col. Commandant Trotter, consisting of
  Federal Troops 30   Major Fontaine's light horse 40   Active riflemen 230 
Total 300
are to march to-morrow early.
Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Trotter will receive his orders from the General.
JOS. HARMAR, Brig. Gen. (To be continued.)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
AUGUST 5th, 1790.
M. Barrere in behalf of the committee of domaines, on the motion of M. Marianne Fonjulienne.
Your committee of domaines has been instructed to present to you their opinion on the suppression of the Droit d'Aubaine . This tax originated at a time when there was no communication among people; it belonged to the King, to the revenue, to the nation, who succeeded to the foreigner not naturalized, to the foreigner naturalized when he died intestate, and to the native, who in quitting France, had abandoned his country. In considering this tax with relation to the constitution and to legislation, your principles and your decrees have already determined, under the report of fiscalty, that it did not present great advantages, as its produce amounted not quite to 40,000 livres. The committee have charged me to present to you the following project of a decree.—
The National Assembly, after having heard their committee of domaines, conceive that the Droit d'Aubaine is contrary to those principles of brotherly love which should connect all men of whatever country or government; that this tax, established in times of barbarity, ought to be abolished by a people, who have founded their constitution agreeable to the rights of man and of the citizen; and that France, being free, should open its bosom to all the people of the earth, by inviting them to enjoy under a free government, the sacred and unalienable rights of humanity; has decreed, and does hereby decree as follows.—
 1st. The Droit d'Aubaine and that of Detraction are abolished forever.  2d. All proceedings, prosecutions and inquisitions which have these taxes for their object, are quashed.  This project of a decree was unanimously adopted and without discussion.
Sept. 26. Only 505 Members were present, not nearly half of those who compose the Assembly.
M. Emmery was elected President. He then informed the Assembly, that M. Cernon, in the name of the Committee, of Finance wished to make his report on the Exigencies of the state.
He was, consequently, introduced, and delivered an account of the actual state of the Treasury.
M. Freteau wished to know what was become of the money which was coined last year, and of the patriotic donations? This question induced M. Mirabeau, to make a long harangue on the defects, and abuses which shamefully exist in this momentary system. He affirmed, that they were so dangerous to the public prosperity, that their crowns and louis are sure to be sweated on account of the enormous profit which is the consequence. He put the Assembly in mind of an affection which he had made on a former occasion, that every piece of plate sent to the Mint, was to be considered as an ingot sent to London.
Ordered, that the Caisse d'Escompte furnish the Treasury with 10 millions of livres.
BOSTON, Dec. 4.
The demand for the produce of our country is rapidly increasing. To shew, in part, the extent of this great source of national Wealth, we mention, it as a fact, that one house in an adjacent town, has exported and sold, the late season, 2000 barrels Pot and Pearl-Ashes—2000 barrels Beef—500 barrels Pork—70,000 weight of Butter—1500 bushels Peas and Beans, besides other produce. The quantity of beef annually, exported from this State, is upwards of 45,000 barrels—of which JONATHAN WINSHIP, Esq. of Little-Cambridge, (whose beef is so highly valued in foreign parts) annually puts up 5000 barrels.

CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SATURDAY Dec. 11.
(Debate concluded from our last.)
Mr. Seney said he could not conceive what ground of apprehension there was in the address, to lead gentlemen to suppose that the opinion of the house would be committed by its adoption—He thought it couched in the most general and unexceptionable terms: The amendment proposed, he did not think vary'd essentially from the paragraph under consideration—but as the original was well expressed, he saw no reason for expunging the clause—it contained an assertion, the truth of which he supposed would not be controverted. As to the objection against going into a detail of particulars, it was fully justified by precedent in the last address—the gentleman from South Carolina, if his memory served him, was on the committee who framed it—that address more pointedly committed the house than the present.
Mr. Madison thought proper to take some notice of the objections that had been made to the report. There were two modes of proceeding, he said, that might be adopted in drawing up the answer. The first method was generally to declare, that the House would take into their serious consideration the business recommended to their attention by the President: And this, he observed, would be saying nothing, for as by the constitution it was the President's duty to communicate what matters he judged of importance; so it was undoubtedly that of the house to pay attention to the objects recommended. The second method was, to enter into a detail of the different points mentioned in the President's address, and in such cases where there was no doubt as to the propriety of measures being taken, assure him in the answer, that measures would be adopted; and if any thing doubtful occurred, merely promise that the subject should be attended to. This rule the committee had followed in drawing up their report, and as in the business mentioned in the paragraph now before the house, they did not hesitate to believe some measures necessary, they could see no impropriety in assuring him that the best would be adopted. He added, that as it is clear that a war in Europe would by depriving us of foreign bottoms to export our produce, injure this country; and as wars were doubtful, it was of the utmost importance that the American navy be put on so respectable a footing as not to need foreign aid for the exportation of her produce. He further observed, that the answer returned last session, was more full, and went even to give the President assurances that the house would concur in certain points proposed for their consideration in his address. He concluded by remarking, that the amendment proposed was binding on the House quite as much as the paragraph in the report.
Mr. Smith said it was true those who reported the last address, adverted to particulars, but were cautious in their mode of expression, and adopted ambiguous language to avoid giving an opinion: This would appear by recurring to that address: The charge of inconsistency on his part, was therefore not well founded. Mr. Smith read some paragraphs of that address, and observed, that the house was not pledged by the expressions then read; but in the present address, there is an opinion given: It says that we ought not to depend on foreign bottoms, because in case of war we may be deprived of that resource. These declarations originate the objections, and gave rise to the proposed amendment. He proposed therefore, as gentlemen appear to have no objection to either mode of expression, that they would accommodate for the sake of harmony and unanimity.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 1790.
IT should have been mentioned in our last that Mr. Ransellaer took his seat on Tuesday.
A petition from A. E. Lutterloh was presented by Mr. Bloodworth, which was read and laid on the table.
Mr. Lawrance presented the petition of Timothy Mix—referred to the Secretary at War.
Mr. Fitzsimons presented the petition of Thomas Randall—read and referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.—Also the petition of John Linn,—referred to the Secretary at War.
The motion laid on the table by Mr. Smith, respecting the Eulogium on Dr. Franklin, was called for by that gentleman and passed.
Mr. Ames presented the petition of Josiah Simpson, in behalf of sundry persons who had performed services as blacksmiths, for which they have not received due compensation—read and referred to the Secretary at War.
Mr. Gerry presented the petitions of Reuben Gold and Amos Davis.—referred to the Secretary at War.
Mr. Burke presented the memorial of [blank] which was read and referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Mr. Jackson moved that leave be given to bring in a bill to continue an act, declaring the assent of Congress to certain acts of the State of Rhode Island, Maryland and Georgia, which will expire the 10th day of January next.
A Committee was accordingly appointed consisting of Messrs. Jackson, Ames and Sturges.
On motion of Mr. Smith, (S. C.) the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, (Mr. Livermore in the chair) and took into consideration the speech of the President of the United States, to both Houses of Congress. The speech was read by the Clerk—after which Mr. Smith (S. C.) recapitulated the several subjects specially suggested to the consideration of the House, by the speech; he distinguished such parts of the speech as were already in train, by being referred the last session to heads of departments, and others which have been referred to committees; and then moved a resolution with a blank to be filled up with such articles as are not already particularly provided for, by being referred or committed.
Mr. Boudinot was in favor of chusing a committee to confer with the Senate on the mode of taking up the several parts of the speech.
Mr. Vining was in favor of Mr. Smith's motion.
Mr. Lawrance said that it appeared to him that the usual mode of considering the speech, would be the best; he therefore thought it proper that it should be taken up in paragraphs—and where it appeared that particular parts were already disposed of, to let them be passed over; and with respect to others, committees might be appointed, as the committee of the whole may determine.
Mr. Clymer supposed, that agreeable to the determination of the House last session, the whole business should be taken up de novo .
The Chairman observed that as the whole speech was now before the Committee, it remained to proceed to the discussion of the several parts—pursuant to which he should read it paragraph by paragraph, and the committee would determine respecting them, as they saw proper—this appeared to him to be the natural way of doing the business.
Mr. Vining said the difficulty appeared to originate in the mode—for his part, he thought the least circumlocutory the best, and for that reason had seconded the motion by the gentleman from South Carolina.
The motion of Mr. Smith lay on the table—and the Chairman proceeded to read the speech in paragraphs.—On reading the paragraph respecting the Indian expedition, Mr. Smith moved that the article should be inserted in the blank in his motion.
Mr. Lawrance supposed it best to pass over this article.
Mr. Vining concurred in the sentiment with Mr. Lawrance.
Mr. Hartley was opposed to passing this matter over—the prospect that further hostilities would take place between the inhabitants of the frontiers and the Indians rendered it highly necessary that something should be done immediately.
Mr. Seney said he had no idea that any gentleman in the committee had it in view to pass over this business entirely—still he thought it impossible to determine at once what is proper to be done on every subject—The mode proposed by the gentleman from South Carolina, appeared to him calculated to commit the judgment of the House.
Mr. Lee observed, that as the committee as such, had no right to appoint a committee of any kind, he thought that any thing further than expressing the sense of the committee on the several parts of the speech, would be improper; with this view he submitted a resolution to the following effect, on the paragraph respecting Indian affairs, viz. Resolved, that it is the opinion of the committee that the present posture of Indian affairs, requires the serious attention of the legislature. This was seconded by Mr. Seney.
Mr. Smith objected to this motion as it did not bring the object fully before the committee: If the gentleman would consent that it should go so far as to propose the appointment of a select committee, he should have no objection to it.
Mr. Lee supported his motion.
Mr. Lawrance observed that it appeared to him that nothing more was necessary to be done in this business, than providing the means of defraying the expence—he had supposed it would strike the committee in this point of light—The expediency or inexpediency of the expedition he presumed was not now to be discussed—The President does not appeal to the house to determine the propriety of his conduct—The expedition has been approved of by the house in their answer to the President's speech—He therefore moved the following, Resolved , as the sense of this committee that immediate provision ought to be made to defray the expences of the expedition against the Indians, N. W. of the Ohio.
Mr. Lee withdrew his motion—and that of Mr. Lawrance being put was agreed to.
The paragraph respecting our navigation being read, Mr. Goodhue observed, that the reason as-
signed by the gentleman from S. Carolina, for passing over that part of the President's speech, that this subject was connected with the fisheries on which a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, was expected, did not appear sufficient to him to justify their passing it over—He therefore moved the following, Resolved , as the sense of this committee, that a committee ought to be appointed to bring in a bill for the further encouragement of the navigation of the United States.
Mr. Smith, observed that he thought the subject was referred to the Secretary of State—He read a paragraph from the speech to shew it was connected with the fisheries. He wished for a suspension of the business, as the exact state of affairs in Europe was at present unknown.
Mr. Fitzsimons said that the reasons offered were sufficient to prevent a sudden decision—but did not in his opinion render it improper to take up the subject immediately—He should be opposed to an ultimate decision till the fullest information is obtained.
Mr. Vining entered into a general consideration of the subject; he thought the present the critical moment in which this interesting business should be discussed on its own proper principles; he thought the proposed resolution did not enter fully enough into the merits of the subject, agreeable to the ideas suggested by the President; he therefore proposed a resolution which went to express the sentiments of the house respecting making provision for the transportation of American produce, in American bottoms.
Mr. Goodhue objected to the motion of Mr. Vining at the present moment, though he fully accorded with him in principle; he thought the motion he had submitted would more generally meet the present ideas of the committee.
Mr. Jackson opposed Mr. Vining's motion; he said though he was against taking any measures at present, he preferred the resolution of the gentleman from Salem.
Mr. Vining withdrew his motion.
Mr. Goodhue's motion being put, passed in the affirmative.
The paragraph respecting the Mediterranean trade being read—Mr. Smith moved the following. Resolved , that such part of the President's speech as relates to the trade to the Mediterranean, be referred to the Secretary of State; agreed to.
On the subjects of weights and measures, Mr. Vining moved the following. Resolved , as the sense of this committee, that a committee ought to be appointed to bring in a bill or bills providing for the establishment of a uniform standard of weights and measures throughout the United States.
Mr. Boudinot suggested the propriety of passing over this business at present; he mentioned a reason offered by the Secretary of State, that there was to be a convention in Europe on this particular business; the result of the meeting is not yet known.
Mr. Lawrance proposed that as the report of the Secretary of the Treasury had not been acted upon, that it should now be referred to a committee of the whole house.
Mr. Vining observed that if that report was to be discussed by the house, they must divest themselves of the character of politicians and assume that of philosophers; the discussion he conceived would employ the committee till next March, 12 months. He thought the mode he proposed would be found more simple, and the committee appointed would naturally avail themselves of the Secretary's report.
Mr. (S. C.) was in favor of taking up the Secretary's report in committee of the whole.
Several members spake against Mr. Vining's motion, which being put, was lost.
The discussion being gone through, the committee rose and reported the resolutions they had agreed to—which being read, are as follows: Resolved , as the opinion of this committee, that immediate provision be made to defray the expences of the expedition against the Indians, North West of the Ohio; this resolution was agreed to, and referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Resolved , as the sense of this committee, that a committee ought to be appointed to bring in a bill or bills making further provision for the encouragement of the navigation of the United States; agreed to by the house, and referred to a committee of twelve.
Resolved , that such parts of the President's speech as refers to the Mediterranean trade, be referred to the Secretary of State.
On motion of Mr. Boudinot it was resolved, that the report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the subject of the unappropriated lands—and the instituting a land office, be referred to a committee of the whole house on Friday next.
Ordered, That one hundred copies be printed for the use of the house.
On motion of Mr. Smith, (S. C.) the report of the Secretary of State on the subject of Weights and Measures, was referred to the committee of the whole house on Wednesday next.
Adjourned.

THURSDAY, Dec. 16.
Mr. Sney presented a petition from the citizens of Baltimore town, praying for the establishment of an Health-Office in that place--Laid on the table.
Mr. Fitzsimons presented the petition of Isaac Mansfield, a late Chaplain in the Continental Army.
Mr. Jackson from the committee appointed, brought in a bill to continue an Act, declaring the assent of Congress to certain Acts, of the states of Rhode-Island, Maryland and Georgia. Read the first time.
In committee of the whole on the militia bill.--Mr. Livermore in the Chair.
The committee made some progress in the discussion of the bill. Several amendments and alterations were proposed and some of them adopted.
Mr. Gilman moved that persons upwards of 45 years of age, instead of upwards of 50, as in the bill, should not be enrolled in the militia. This motion was agreed to.
A motion made by Mr. Parker, that such persons, as are unable to furnish themselves with military accoutrements, should be supplied by the United States, after some debate was negatived.
The residue of the conversation this day was on the subject of exemptions from militia duty. Several motions were made; but no essential alterations took place in the bill. A sketch of the debates this day is prepared; but the length of the preceding prevents its appearing till our next.
FRIDAY, Dec. 17.
Hon. Benjamin Bourne, Esq. Member from Rhode island, appeared, produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat.
Hon. J. Hathorne and J. Sevier, also took their seats this day.
Mr. Sney moved that the petition from the town of Baltimore should be referred to a select committee.
Mr. Smith, (S. C.) observed, that as the subject of regulating Harbors, &c. would undoubtedly come before the legislature, and a general provision be made respecting the object of the petition--he submitted it to the gentleman whether it would not be best that this petition should be referred to the committee that would be appointed for that purpose.
Mr. Sney acquiesced, as he said his wish was to have this petition referred to a select committee.
Mr. Madison presented a petition from Francis Taylor--which was referred to the Secretary of War.
On motion of Mr. Gilman, the petition of Isaac Mansfield, was referred to the Secretary of War.
An Address was presented from the people called Quakers, praying an exemption from militia duties, and penalties on that account.
The bill for continuing an Act declaring the consent of Congress to certain Acts of several states, was read the second time, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
A message was received from the Senate informing, that they have passed a bill supplementary to an act making further provision for the debts of the United States, in which they desire the concurrence of the House, which was read the first time.
In committee of the whole, on the Militia bill.--The subject of exemptions occasioned further debate. The committee agreed to sundry alterations, and proceeded in the discussion to the 3d section; they then rose and reported progress.
Adjourned till Monday next
BOSTON, December 1.
In a late paper, the number of vessels in the port of Philadelphia, was stated to be 148--on the day this account was published in this town, (Nov. 3.) a gentleman took pains to count the vessels in this harbour--and found that there were then in this port, 216 above 50 tons burthen--78 of which were square-rigged vessels.
PORTLAND, Nov. 29.
DISTRICT OF MAINE.
On Thursday last arrived here the ship Ariadne, Capt. John Mussey, in fifty three days from Bourdeaux.--The political affairs of France are in the utmost confusion--Paper bills of credit, funded on the late property of the Clergy, are in general circulation.--French guineas and French crowns are rarely seen.--Dollars may be purchased, but at an advanced price: For the paper currency has evidently depreciated. A number of French ships of war had been despatched to Martinique for the sole purpose of quelling the disturbances in that Island.--The Markets at Bourdeaux were extremely low.--Captains D. Smith and E. Preble, of this town, were there when Capt. Mussey failed.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Sept. 13, 1790.
"Mr. Necker left Paris on the evening of the 8th inst. This departure, which almost wore the appearance of a clandestine retreat, so far from exciting the least sentiment of public regret, was on the contrary highly satisfactory to a crowd of persons, whose aversion to this minister this year, is as groundless as was the enthusiasm they discovered last year.
"In the month of August, 1789, the return of Mr. Necker to the capital was a triumphal entry. The people insisted upon drawing his carriage--the streets and public squares were illuminated--the air rung with shouts of joy and applause--he was the saviour of France. To speak with moderation of his personal qualities, or his administration, was a sort of high treason against the nation. To appear to doubt his genius, or his virtue, was confessing one's self an Aristocrat. And in the midst of the general delirium, which on the evening of that ever memorable entry pervaded the capital, the fatal lamp chord would perhaps have punished the temerity of him who should not have prostrated himself before the national idol of the day.
"In the month of September, 1790--all is changed!--Oppressed with disgust, contradiction and despondency, subject to attacks daily renewed--justly perhaps, but at any rate, bitterly blamed by some--infamously calumniated by others--torn by the libelers, who to the shame of the Nation, but too often possess themselves of the public opinion--abandoned by this public opinion, which had ever been the main spring of his political existence, Mr. Necker finds himself compelled, by the universal murmur of a numerous and powerful party, to resign the helm of State, on which he had so long placed his hopes of glory and happiness.--The same people which had proclaimed him to be the Saviour of the State, tumultuously demand his dismissal, of the National Assembly--equally ignorant of the reasons why last year he was the tutelary Genius of France, and why this year he is suddenly become its enemy.
"But this is not all. Scarcely had this venerable Minister of State, of late so popular, now so strangely discountenanced--scarcely had he left the gates of Paris, ere he was arrested as a fugitive whose crimes perhaps might call for public punishment, though he produced sufficient passports from the King, and the Municipality of Paris. On Saturday the 11th, Mr. de Jesse, President of the National Assembly, introduced a letter received by him from Mr. Necker, then in a Tavern at Arey fur Aube, under the con-
finement of the National Guards; in which letter the Minister informed the Assembly of his detention; and after recalling to mind his serving the State to the utmost of his ability, supplicated that they would not suffer, that in return for his exertions, he should be deprived of that personal liberty which the laws secured to every citizen.--After this, was read the report of the Mayor and municipal officers and Notables of Arey fur Aube, in which they state that, considering that the National Assembly has decreed the responsibility of Ministers of State--that the passports in question, announce Mr. Necker's departure from France, and that responsibility is null when the subject has passed the frontiers; therefore the people, sensible of the importance of the principles of responsibility, have determined to detain Mr. Necker, and his fellow travellers, till orders for their release should be received from the National Assembly.
"After some debate the Assembly resolved, That the President should have it in charge to answer to the Municipality, that no delay should be offered to the journey of Mr. Necker, and his companions; and that the President should write particularly to Mr. Necker, and read his letter to the Assembly. This being immediately done by M. de Jesse, the missive was found to be extremely dry and laconic, being nothing more than an inclosure of the decree. A strange contrast with the sentiments expressed a year before to the Minister, by an Assembly, which perhaps owes its existence to him: But, at the same time, a striking lesson (in addition to so many others) for those who are intoxicated with the fumes of popularity, and to those who might be tempted to sacrifice their tranquility for the attainment of this empty phantom.
"At the time that Mr. Necker thought himself obliged to quit the scene, his grand adversary, M. de Calonne conceived the moment to be favorable to his re-appearance. He has just published "Observations on Finance," addressed to the Assembly. In the preface to this work, the most copious abuse is heaped upon Mr. Necker, and his administration.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 10.
On Tuesday last the ship Sampson, Capt. Thomas Moore, arrived here from London. In this vessel came passenger the Right Rev. Doctor John Carroll, recently consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States. On the landing of this learned and worthy prelate, he was respectfully waited on by a number of his fellow-citizens of various denominations, who conducted him to his residence. In the same vessel also came passenger (and was landed in Virginia) the Right Rev. Doctor James Madison, Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Virginia, who was, on the 20th of September last, consecrated at Lambeth Chapel, London, by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, assisted by the Bishops of London and Rochester.
Philadelphia, Dec. 18.
By the Pittsburg paper of the 4th inst. we have received the following particulars of the WESTERN EXPEDITION. A party of 600 men arrived at the Miami Village two days before the main army, and found the town deserted, and some of the houses burnt, under the ruins of which large quantities of grain were found concealed; also in holes in the ground, to the amount of 5 or 6000 bushels. Col. Harden who commanded all the militia, entered and encamped in the town before the arrival of the remainder of the army. About five acres of the ground was picketed--A party of 300, under the command of Col. Trotter, and Major Rhea, were sent out, and discovered the trails of the Indians for several miles. They saw 30 Indians, but did not attack them--not knowing but there was a superior force in their rear. They saw 5 towns which were all burnt. The next day Major Fontaine, with a party of 200, and the light horse, went out--they proceeded 6 or 7 miles, saw trails of Indians in several places. Marching in columns in a swamp, Lieut. Armstrong who commanded one of the columns, was ambuscaded by a party of Indians, formed in a half moon. Our people retreated--The Indians rushed in with their tomahawks--The regulars bayoneting them till Armstrong's men were all cut off--Many of the Indians fell--We lost 70 men this day. Next day was employed in burning corn--we killed 2 Indians. The day following set out and marched 8 miles homeward and encamped. In the night Col. Harden, Major Wyllys, Major Fontaine, Major McMullen, and Col. Hall, with about 400 men, went back to the town--they arrived about day light, and in four parties marched to different quarters of the town--each party was attacked, and skirmished three hours. Major McMullen drove a party of the Indians into the river Miami. Col. Harden was obliged to retreat with loss. Major Wyllys, with about 60 men, were cut off by a party which came in his rear through some hazels. Lieut. Frothingham fell at this time. Major Fontaine having ordered his men to retreat, in a phrenzy of courage rode directly back into the throng of the Indians, cutting and lashing, till he was wounded, and carried off by two of his men; he was afterwards seen dead and scalped. Major Wyllys was left mortally wounded; he wished to be helped on his horse to give them another charge; but in the hurry of the retreat it could not be done. The whole amount of the Indians killed is supposed to be 200. Our loss is about 150 killed and 20 wounded. The foregoing is the account brought by several of the militia who are returned.
The last purchase of public debt made by the Treasurer of the United States, which was on Tuesday last--he gave FIFTEEN SHILLINGS AND TEN PENCE on the pound, for funded six per cents: Since which they are got up to 16/8, and are still rising.
Wednesday evening the Hon. Judge Wilson, law professor in the College of Philadelphia, delivered his introductory lecture in the College-hall. The President of the United States, with his lady--also the Vice-President, and both houses of Congress--the President and both houses of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, together with a great number of ladies, and gentlemen, were present; the whole composing a most brilliant and respectable audience.
After Mr. Wilson's lecture, a commencement was held for conferring Doctors degrees in medicine. The business of the commencement was introduced by an address from Dr. Rush, professor of the theory and practice of medicine in the College. The candidates, Isaac Sayre, A. B. of New-Jersey, and Moses Bartram, A. B. of Philadelphia, were then examined on the subject of their respective theses--the former in English, on the cause and cure of pulmonary consumption; the latter, in Latin on Aliments. The degree of Doctor of Medicine was conferred on both by the Provost; also the degree of Doctor of Laws on the Hon. James Wilson, Francis Hopkinson, and Edward Shippen, Esquires.
The important subjects of deliberation submitted to the National Legislature--and on which they will be called to decide, must render the debates of the present session highly interesting.
From past experience we justly anticipate a full and candid discussion of every proposition; and the success of public measures already adopted, will doubtless inspire a confidence in all parts of the Legislature, in discharging the powers with which they are invested by the Constitution.
Our commerce, our navigation, our agriculture and manufactures, those great objects of national concern, on the prosperity of which depends that of every individual citizen of the United States, derive an invigorating principle
from the Speech of the President of the United States.--They appear to have engrossed a great share of his contemplations during the recess--and with that zeal with which he embraces every idea connected with the public happiness, he recommends them to the serious consideration of the National Legislature.
The establishment of a judiciary system for the United States, is a subject on which the greatest diversity of opinions has been entertained--when this business came before the legislature of the Union, the division of sentiment without doors did not appear to be excluded from Congress.--After long and interesting debates, in which the most patriotic concern for the rights of the people and the particular states, was abundantly exemplified: the public judgment preponderated in favor of such a system; and accordingly the law establishing the necessary courts was passed. But the legislature feelingly interested in the happiness of the people, and the security of their persons and properties, keeping in view the imperfection, and consequent possibility of improvement of every human institution, at the close of the last session, directed the Attorney-General to make report at the present, of such alterations and improvements in the system, as experience may dictate to be necessary, or the public good may require.
From the acknowledged abilities of that respectable character, we may expect much justice will be done the subject.
The organization of the militia of the United States, is a most important subject of legislative consideration; the observation of the President of the United States, that the present time affords the most favorable opportunity to lay the foundation of an efficient and competent militia, by availing ourselves of the experience and abilities of our soldier-citizens, the officers of the late continental army--is a trait of that everwakeful vigilance, which suffers nothing to escape its attention, that may contribute to the credit and security of the United States: this idea is weighty, and will doubtless have a due influence on the minds of our civil fathers, in expediting the militia establishment of the Union.
The Senators--whose times expire in March next are Hon. Messrs. Carroll, Dalton, Ellsworth, Elmer, Foster, Hawkins, Maclay, Read, and Schuyler. Messrs. Carroll, Ellsworth, Foster, and Read, are re-elected for six years.
M. DUPLERNE has been appointed Ordonnateur du Tresor Public , or director of the public Treasury of France, in the room of M. NECKER.
The paragraph handed us respecting American paper we cannot suppose is well founded--the specimens of almost every species manufactured in this state which have been sent to England--have astonished the manufacturers in that country--consequently we cannot suppose that the quality of our paper is not equal to every public and private use whatever.
The following character of the Comedy entitled the Father, or American Shandyism, appeared in a late George-Town paper:--As this excellent Comedy very justly stands in the first rank of American productions, and equal to any of the most finished European dramatic pieces, it is presumed, that it cannot fail of proving not only an agreeable, but a very pleasing Evening's Entertainment; it being replete with sentiments wholly calculated to improve, reform, and refine the HEART, whilst, at the same time, it diverts, amuses, and delights.
AT an adjourned meeting of the HIBERNIAN SOCIETY for the relief of Emigrants from Ireland, the following gentlemen were re-elected officers for the ensuing year:
 The Hon. Thomas McKean, Esq. President,  Gen. Walter Stewart, Vice-President,  Mr. Mathew Carey, Secretary,  Mr. John Taylor, Treasurer.  Charles Heatly, Esq. and } Councillors.  Jasper Moylan, Esq. }  Dr. James Cunningham and } Physicians.  Dr. John Carlson, } 
PRICE CURRENT.--PUBLIC SECURITIES.     FUNDED DEBT.     6 pr. Cents 16/4--16/8. pr. £. or 83 3/4 pr. cent.   3 pr. Cents 8/4--8/6. or 42 1/2 do.   Deferred 6 pr. Cents 7/4--7/6. 37 1/2 do.   UNFUNDED DEBT.   Final Sett. and other Certificates 14 3/4--14/6. 72 1/2 do.   Indents 8/4--8/6. 42 1/2 do.   State debts 9/--9/3. 46 1/4 do.  
To the Merchants, Traders, Foreigners, and the Public in general.
GENTLEMEN, AGREEABLY to the plan which the Subscriber submitted to the public consideration, and under the most flattering assurance of public patronage, he takes the liberty of announcing, that
THE MERCHANTS, and
EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE,
will be opened at the corner of Market and Water-Streets, for the accommodation of the Merchants, Traders, and other Citizens of Philadelphia, on MONDAY next, the 20th inst.
The Subscriber deems it unnecessary to repeat the declarations of his sincere intention to prosecute his undertaking with the most respectful assiduity: But he cannot forbear making a public acknowledgment of his gratitude, for the encouragement he has already experienced; nor suppress his invincible wish, that those gentlemen who may honor his Coffee-House with their presence, will communicate such articles of intelligence received from their correspondents as they shall think proper, and in preference, will upon every occasion, point out the defects of his plan, or favor him with hints for improving its execution.
The Subscriber will prepare entertainments, either at noon, or in the evening, for select parties, upon the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. He can accommodate two or three Gentlemen with lodgings; and proposes at two o'clock on each day, when the public business of the Coffee-Room is over, to provide a cheap, but good and plentiful ordinary, for such guests as shall please to honor him with their company.
I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient and humble Servant, VINCENT M c PELOSI. Dec. 18.

Dec. 4. 1790.
COLUMN ON BEACON-HILL.
THE column which has lately been erected on Beacon-Hill, by the subscription of a number of the inhabitants of this town, is a plain column of the Dorick order, raised on its proper pedestal, and substantially built of brick and stone. On each side of the pedestal is an inscription, adapted to render the column of use in commemorating the leading events of the American Revolution—as well as an ornament to the Hill, and a useful landmark. From the advanced season of the year, and its exposed situation, it has been found impossible to complete it until the spring, when it is to be in- crusted with a white cement; and a large Eagle of wood gilt, supporting the American arms, is to be placed above. The whole height of this Column including the Eagle, will be 60 feet. The diameter of the Column is 4 feet, and of the Pedestal 8 feet.
On the South side.
To commemorate that TRAIN OF EVENTS, which led to the AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and finally secured LIBERTY and INDEPENDENCE, to the UNITED STATES; This Column is erected by the voluntary contribution of the citizens of Boston, MDCCXC.
On the West side.
 Stamp Act passed 1765, repealed 1766.  Board of customs established 1767.  British troops fired on the inhabitants of Boston, March 5, 1770.  Tea Act passed 1773.  Tea destroyed in Boston, Dec. 16.  Port of Boston shut and guarded June 1, 1774.  General Congress at Philadelphia, Sept. 5.  Provincial Congress at Concord, Oct. 11.  Battle at Lexington, April 19, 1775.  Battle at Bunker-Hill, June 17.  WASHINGTON took command of the Army, July 2.  Boston evacuated March 17, 1776.  Independence declared by Congress, July 4.  HANCOCK, President. 
On the North side.
 Capture of Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776.  Capture of Hessians at Bennington, Aug. 16, 1777.  Capture of British Army at Saratoga, Oct. 17.  Alliance with France, Feb. 6, 1778.  Confederation of the United States, formed July 9.  Constitution of Massachusetts, formed 1780.  BOWDOIN, President of Convention.  Capture of British Army at York, October 19, 1781.  Preliminaries of Peace, Nov. 30, 1782.  Definitive Treaty of Peace, Sept. 3, 1783.  Federal Constitution, formed September 17, 1787, and ratified by the United States, 1787 to 1790.  New Congress assembled at New-York, April 6, 1790.  WASHINGTON inaugurated President April 30.  Public Debts funded, Aug. 4, 1790. 
On the East side.
AMERICANS! While from this EMINENCE, scenes of LUXURIANT FERTILITY, of flourishing COMMERCE, and the abodes of SOCIAL HAPPINESS, meet your view, Forget not THOSE, who, by their exertions, have secured to you these BLESSINGS.
LINES
Written, at the request of a FRIEND, on the View from Beacon-Hill.
FROM this blest spot let laughing Folly hie, And placid Wisdom lift the searching eye. On Charles-town's Heights, each hallow'd scene explore, While her own river laves the beaten shore; There kindred worth, unboasting sorrows shed, When deathless WARREN bow'd his patriot head; Her sacred temple like the Phœnix shines, And her long bridge the fitter city joins; Whose crescent haven's liberal surface smiles, Clad in the verdure of unnumber'd isles, Yon massy fane rears its Ionic side, The boast of art, the great Designer's pride. There BOWDOIN sleeps, dear to his country's praise, Deaf to the heavenly poet's living lays.
See varied charms adorn the circling main, The peopled isthmus and the velvet plain; Here ruddy health the grateful toil divides, There gen'rous commerce cleaves the yielding tides; From cultur'd vales, ice tow'ring mounts arise, Their piny summits certain'd by the skies; Like a new Planet mid the vast serene, Lo rising Harvard swells th' extended scene, O'er distant regions spreads a ray divine, Bids other BOWDOIN's, other WINTHORP's shine.
Such QUEEN of CITIES, are thy rich domains, And such the realm, where godlike FREEDOM reigns. PHILENIA.
* The celebrated Mr. Harrison.
ON LAWYERS, FOR LEGISLATORS.
SUPPOSE a little village consisting of 100 persons, should select out 10 of that hundred, to make laws for the rest—Suppose further, 3 of the 10 selected, to be farmers, 3 to be manufacturers, 3 to be merchants, and the remaining one to be a lawyer; suppose further, that the 10 are equally knowing, and capable of legislating right, (which by the by, is scarcely supposable) these 10 meet to make laws most beneficial for the whole. The 3 farmers, anxious to promote agriculture, will naturally favor that branch most, because it is for their interest so to do. The manufacturer, wishing to have his trade flourish, will naturally favor his occupation, as much as possible, because it is for his interest so to do. The merchant will use all his influence, and exert every nerve to promote commerce, even if he should
ruin the other two branches, because it is for his interest so to do. The lawyer, indifferent as to the promotion of any one particular branch—yet immediately interested in the promotion of the whole, will use his influence, that all these three branches, should so harmonize, as that the greatest encouragement may accrue to all—the general good will be his happiness and interest, because he is not so immediately connected with any one branch, as to influence or bias him, one way or the other. Where men, who are separated from the body of the people (to be legislators) have different interests to serve, it is almost impossible that they should expedite business, or so systematize their resolutions, as to promote the general good." Indepen. Chron.
PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 7, 1790.
AS the partnership of JOHN DUNLAP and DAVID C. CLAYPOOLE will expire on the first day of JANUARY, 1791, DAVID C. CLAYPOOLE proposes to publish a Newspaper, entitled
The Mail,
and New Daily Advertiser.
(To be continued every Evening, Sundays excepted.)
THE MAIL shall be printed with an elegant new Type, procured for this particular purpose, on Paper, equal in size and quality to any of the Newspapers of Europe or America—And the Subscriber engages that no Means shall be spared to render the MAIL and NEW DAILY ADVERTISER in other respects worthy of the Public Patronage, which he now respectfully solicits.
The Price of the MAIL will be Eight Dollars pr. annum, to be paid at the end of the Year: And Advertisements will be received on such moderate Terms as to prove satisfactory to those who may be pleased to favor the Printer with their Commands in that line.
Subscriptions are thankfully received at No. 48, Market-Street, by D. C. CLAYPOOLE.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE LOTTERY.
THE Managers of the STATE LOTTERY, present the Public with the First Class of the Massachusetts Semi-annual State Lottery , which will commence drawing in the Representatives' Chamber , in Boston, on the Seventeenth of March next, or sooner, if the Tickets shall be disposed of.
SCHEME.
NOT TWO BLANKS TO A PRIZE.
25,000 Tickets, at Five Dollars each, are 125,000 Dollars, to be paid in the following Prizes, subject to a deduction of twelve and an half per cent. for the use of the Commonwealth.
   Prizes. Dollars. is Dollars.     1 10000 are 10000   2 3000 6000   3 2000 6000   6 1000 6000   10 500 5000   30 200 6000   80 100 8000   90 50 4500   100 40 4000   120 30 3600   161 20 3220   200 10 2000   7585 8 60680   8388 Prizes. 125000   16612 Blanks.  
25000. TICKETS may be had of the several Managers, who will pay the Prizes on demand—of the TREASURER of the Commonwealth—of JAMES WHITE, at his Book-Store, Franklin's-Head , Court-Street, and at other places as usual.
BENJAMIN AUSTIN, jun. } Managers. DAVID COBB, } SAMUEL COOPER, } GEORGE R. MINOT, } JOHN KNELAND, } Boston, July 28, 1790.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS a certain WILLIAM TUFF, of Salem County, State of New-Jersey, has two nine pound notes of hand, given by Samuel Hallow, jun. and by certain information, it appears that my name as a security for the same is added to those notes, unknown to me. I hereby forbid any person or persons from taking any assignment of them from him; for I am determined not to answer those notes, or any assignment of them, as I know nothing of their dealings, nor will I answer for the same. REUBEN ROBINSON. Cumberland County, Nov. 30, 1790.
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The POEMS of OSSIAN,
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