Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-03-21 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1725.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 21, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For NEW-YORK, The Ship SARAH, Captain COOPER. FREIGHT will be taken on very low terms, if offered immediately. JOHN VAUGHAN. march 17.
For NEW-YORK, The fine new, fast sailing Sloop CONCORD, Stephen Cahoon, master. WILL take freight on very moderate terms; for which, or passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master on board, at Clifford's wharf. march 16.
For Sale, THE SLOOP HARRIOT, NOW lying at Ruffel's Wharf. Further 77 tons—three years old, built of the best materials and is well found—would answer well for a coaster, as she has excellent accommodations. For terms apply to Gurney & Smith. march 15.
For Boston, The Ship COMMERCE, Richard Waite, Master. To sail in a few days. Any freight that may offer, will be taken on very moderate terms, for which, or passage, apply to the Captain, or to Isaac Harvey, jun. 5, South Water-Street. march 12.
FOR SALE, THE BRIG West Indian, Philadelphia built, live oak and cedar, is coppered, sheathed and bolted, 3 years old, sails remarkably well, carries 1500 barrels—now lying at South-Street wharf, ready to load. PETER BLIGHT. march 6.
For Hamburg, THE BRIG DOMINICK TERRY, Jacob Denart, Master. Having great part of her cargo engaged—For freight apply to Jesse & Robert Waln. February 26.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 58 bds. of Jamaica Rum. Madeira Wine in pipes and bds. Tenerife do. in pipes. Old Port do. in bds. Imperial Tea in quarters and eighths of chests. Sail Canvas, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100. Nails assorted. Black quart bottles. Queens ware in bds. and crates. Yellow ochre dry in casks; And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt Coals.
PAINTS Spanish Brown, Venetian Red, Purple Brown, Patent White, White Lead, Red Lead, Colcothar vitriol, 260 bundles Sheathing paper, Seaming Twine.
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. A L S O, Big AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. January 1.
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is already take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-Street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Tenerife wine. November 7.
The Commissioners For carrying into effect the TWENTY-FIRST Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between His Catholic Majesty and the United States of America, hereby give information to all Persons therein concerned—That in order to terminate all differences, on account of the thelof-fulsained by the citizens of the United States, in consequence of their Vessels and Cargoes having been taken by the Subjects of His Catholic Majesty, during the late war between Spain and France, that they are ready to receive (at their Office, between the hours of ten and one o'clock, daily) all complaints and applications, authorized by the said Article, during NINETEEN MONTHS, from the day of the date hereof, and that they have power to examine all such persons as come before them, on oath or affirmation, touching the complaints in question, and also to receive in evidence all written testimony, authenticated in such manner as they shall think proper to require or admit. By Order of the Commissioners, PETER LOHRA, Secretary. Commissioners Office, No. 109, Market-Street, May 17th, 1797. Feb. 28, 1798—4tm
To be Sold at Auction, On Thursday, 22d March, at 7 o'clock in the Evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House Second Street. A BRICK HOUSE, together with the Lot thereto belonging, in the city of Burlington, New-Jersey. The house has three rooms below, and three chambers in the upper story. The kitchen adjoining is a frame building. The Lot has a front of 72 feet on Pearl-Street, and the same front on the river Delaware. The length of the Lot is about 450 feet—The house commands a very pleasant prospect of the river, and the Borough of Bristol, on the Pennsylvania shore. Immediate possession may be had. For further particulars, inquire of Mr. John Sims, next door below the City Tavern in Philadelphia, or the subscriber in Burlington. Conditions will be made known at time of sale. THOMAS NEALE. Burlington, March 17. dis
Virginia Lands. On Tuesday the 20th inst. will be sold for Cash, by Public Auction, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, at 7 o'clock in the evening, THE following bodies of Land in the State of Virginia, viz. 13,600 Acres situate on the waters of Big Bear Creek. 26,998 Acres on the waters of the Little Kenhawa and the west fork of the Monongahela. 30,450 Acres on the waters of Buchanan river. Particular descriptions of the Lands, and an examination of the titles may be had by applying to Footman & Co. Auctioneers. March 12. disom
Will be sold on Wednesday the 21st of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, for cash, A GREABLY to the last will and testament of William Heysham, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch-Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, consisting of the House No. 107, with the Lot on which it stands, a Stable and other improvements. The house is 30 feet front and contains ten good apartments. The Lot is of the same breadth as the house, and 300 feet deep, with a well of water, and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in complete repair. This property enjoys a perpetual privilege of a 16 feet court and an alley 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry Street. Its central position, and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it worth the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. Robert Heysham, or Acting Francis Bowes Sayre, Executors. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. March 7—7stark
On Tuesday, the 10th day of April next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern, Second Street, in the City of Philadelphia, WILL be exposed to public sale, seventeen tracts or parcels of land situated in Point Township in the county of Northumberland, and containing in the whole six thousand seven hundred and sixty-four acres and three quarters, with the usual allowance for roads. Terms of sale, 1-3 of the purchase money on the execution of the deed, 1-3 in three months, and 1-3 in six months, in good notes or other approved security. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. March 9. sawith
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, jun. and Co. expires this day, and by mutual consent will not be renewed. The debts and concerns of the same will be settled by John Miller, jun. to whom all those indebted to the partnership, are earnestly requested to make payment to, without delay. JOHN MILLER, jun. ALEXANDER J. MILLER. February 19. 5tt
LANDING, From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar, 800 do. Ginger, 30 bales low priced piece Goods. John Miller, Jun. march 3.
LANDING, From on board the Schooner RANGER, from JACQUEMEL, 230 Bags, containing 30,000 wt. Coffee, For Sale by SAMUEL HAYS, No. 127 Chestnut-Street. Who has remaining on hand 6,000 pieces India NANKINEES, of a superior quality. March 15. d6t
JUST RECEIVED, FROM PORT-AU-PRINCE, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 110 bds. Coffee, 45 bds. do. 100 barrels do. 100 bags do. 110 hogsheads of Muscovado Sugar 20 barrels of do. 40 hogsheads of Molasses 4 bales of Cotton 2 hogsheads of Cocoa. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-Street. march 12.
Landing from on board the ship Tennessee, capt. Smith, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 325 pieces Quadruples Silefias, 400 do. Plaitillas, 100 do. Creas, 52 do. do. la Morlais, 100 do. Dowlas, 30 do. red striped Arabias, 30 do. blue Guingas, 100 dozen bordered Handkerchiefs. Eric & Lewis Bohlmann, 123, South Third-Street. ALSO, ON HAND, A case of printed Mullins and Calicoes. march 12. 58c
Fresh Teas, Just Imported, in the ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, AND FOR SALE BY SAMUEL HOWELL, At his Compting House, No. 54, Chestnut-Street, AND BY SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Compting House, Crooked billet wharf, Bohca, Souchong, Hysop, Young Hysop, Hysop Skin, and Imperial TEAS. Also, China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Latticings and Sattins, Nankinees, Caffas, large garden and common Fans, Sattin and Latticings Umbrellas, whale-bone Ricks. They have also For Sale, All wide Persian, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes. march 8. 5
To-morrow will be Landed, From on board the brig Benjamin Franklin, capt. Jones, from Bordeaux, Claret of superior quality, viz. MEDOC of the vintage of 1790 and 1792, LATOUR of the vintage of 1790, in cases. ALSO, WHITE WINE, of the vintage of 1790 FOR SALE BY PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. march 7. 5
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-Street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Baftas, of various qualities and prices, Coffees, Sanhas, Humhums, Blue Cloth, Chintz and Calicoes, Mamoodys, Maharangonges, Ginghams, Guzzenas, Gurrahs, Pinisfoes, Salagatchys, Gillie Romals, Mock Pulicate, Punjum Cloths, Guzey do. Charconna Dorea, Tanjoes, Mullmule, Checks, Panna Hkfs. Malmu do. Bandampes, Siderfop, Choppa Romals, Soory do. Perfumes of various col. 1000 tons SUGAR, 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis. The Piece Goods
Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-Street. Also, A few Bales of Madras Hkfs. of elegant patterns and best colours. February 8. d6t
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes, Jamaica, St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 17. 5
LANDING, From on board the Snow Maria, from Copenhagen, A few Tons Ruffia Clean Hemp, 300 pieces Ravens Duck, 50 pieces Ruffia Sheeting, 200 bds Ruffia Duck, and A quantity of Sweden Iron For Sale by JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. Who have on Hand, 1st and 2d proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 4th proof Spanish ditto, New-England Rum, London Particular, } Madeira Wine in Pipes and quarter Casks. London Market Old Claret in Casks, 24 India Coffee just arrived, Best Boston Beef in barrels, Mackrell in do. Halifax Salmon in do. A small Invoice of Rhode-Island Cheese, Snermaciti Oil, Tanuers ditto, No. 25, 3, Boston Sail Duck, Ruffia Cordage, and An Invoice of Dutch Hollow Glass Ware. March 1. d3w
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 3, Chestnut-Street, A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE— Gurrahs, Baftas, Guzzenas, Guzzies, Blue Cloths, Palam, oors, Mameoos, Sannas, Tanna Coffas, Emeretics, Calicoes, Romall Handkerchiefs. Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. British Dry Goods, A L S O, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum. February 19. 5tf
Alex. J. Miller & James Davis, Having entered into partnership under the firm of Alexander J. Miller & Co. INFORM their friends in town and country, that they have opened a Wholesale Dry Good Store, at No. 64, South Front Street, Philadelphia; where they now have, and intend keeping a general assortment of India, German, Irish, French and British Manufactures for sale, on advantageous terms for cash or a short credit. February 19. 5tf
St. Croix Sugars, 26 hogsheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co. Feb. 9. in wtf
FOR SALE, 400 barrels BEEF. Enquire of George Pennock, or Gid. Hill Wells. march 2. cost
A Great Bargain. WILL BE SOLD, if applied for immediately, by Twenty Thousand Dollars in Bills of Credit, upon interest at five per cent. per annum, now lodged in the Treasury, and endorsed by the United States, with a promise to "pay the interest annually." Enquire at the Office of THOMAS McEWEN & Co. march 13—1t
Wanted to live in the Country, About five miles from this city, a sober steady Man who understands gardening and the management of a few acres of land, and would not object to attend a couple of horses. Such a one may meet with liberal wages by applying at the office of this Gazette. N. B. None need apply but those of unexceptionable characters. March 15. dts
An elegant Country Seat, Containing 5 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish road lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance stand unrivalled. N. B. If the above place is not sold before the 20th inst. it will then be rented, for the Summer season only. march 5. 5
Wanted, An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.—Enquire of the Printer. February 7. 5
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of the Subscriber, No. 1004, and dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. march 5. 56w
TO LET, And may be entered on immediately, A good dry Store, Three stories high, and in an excellent stand for business. Apply to Thomas & Joshua Fisher, No. 5, Dock-Street. march 2. 5
FOR SALE, The House in Chestnut-Street, NEXT door but one to the corner of Fifth-Street, occupied by the subscriber. Its eligible situation is well known—The rooms are spacious and convenient, and finished in a handsome style—It has a double Kitchen, and excellent Cellars, with an Ice House and rain water Cistern, and there is a Pump of good water near the kitchen door. For terms apply to GARRETT COTTRINGER. march 2. 5w
Red Clover Seed of the best quality. MADEIRA WINE, Old, and fit for immediate use, in pipes, half pipes and Quarter casks. Tenerife Wine, And, Window Glass—all of which will be sold on very reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock Street. march 1. w&stf
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Forty-nine bales of Mullins, being the remains of the ship India's last cargo from Calcutta, and will be sold low, 7 Boxes of Umbrellas, 25 Pipes of finest particular Madeira wine, of the vintage of 1795. Mordecai Lewis. February 19. d2w
Valuable Property for Sale, THAT well known Estate, called SMREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overlooker's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river, and a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together, or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS, on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD MCALL, JUN. February 24. saw6w
Baskenridge—for sale, IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Stirling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paisley. There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one and a small expense would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engraved Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotic and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 8 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth; 10 from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To be free trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to enquire of T. McEWEN & Co. No. 28, Chestnut-Street. February 2. cost
WANTED, A Gardener—a Single Man. None need apply, unless he can bring good recommendations. Enquire at No. 30 Market-Street. march 17. 52w
Just received, and for Sale at the Bookstore of WILLIAM YOUNG, No. 12 South Second-Street, A COMPLETE HISTORY OF CONNECTICUT, CIVIL AND ECCLESIASTICAL, From the emigration of its first planters from England in 1630, to 1713. By BENJAMIN TRUMBULL, D. D. VOLUME I. Embellished with a correct Map of the State, and Portraits of some of the first Settlers, from original paintings. march 15. 50y
Ran away from the subscriber, on the 14th inst. two indentured Irish Servant Men: Thomas McGuire, about 25 years of age and 5 feet 8 inches high, robust, flour, and well made, short black hair, remarkable for a fear on one of his temples; he is a forward, deceitful, vicious, and unprincipled fellow, and decyed from my service Jeffry Corbett, about the same age and height, but of a milder disposition, and more slender make, short brown hair, a thick working appearance blue cloth over jackets, lined with coarse brown linen, check and brown linen shirts, grey yarn stockings, mixed twilled grey cloth trousers, and rustlet leather shoes; they have other clothing which together gives them the appearance of seafaring men, but have been brought up to the farming business; no doubt will have forged passes, and change their names and apparel as convenient, and have taken the post road to Philadelphia, I purchased them the last fall of capt. Kellin, in Baltimore. I will give Fifty Dollars for securing them so that I get them, and will pay all reasonable charges if brought home, or if delivered, Thirty Dollars for Thomas, and Twenty for Jeffry. ARTHUR BRYAN, Head of Wye, Talbot County—March 7. march 14. 3w3w
CUSTOM HOUSE, District of PENNSYLVANIA, March 6th, 1797. THE MERCHANTS OF PHILADELPHIA, who may have any account or knowledge of the capture or detention of any ship or vessel, cargo, or other property, belonging to citizens of the United States, residing within this district, by or under the authority of any foreign nation, since the first day of October, 1792, are particularly requested to give information thereof, to the Collector of the Port of Philadelphia, as soon as may be convenient; specifying the name of the vessel, the captain's name, the number of tons, the estimated value of the vessel, if condemned, the estimated value of her cargo, or other property, whether carried, and by, or under the authority of what nation captured, with such observations as may be thought necessary upon the circumstances of each case, in order that the same may be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, who is required to lay the same before the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. march 7. 5
LANDING, AND FOR SALE, The Cargo of the ship Fair American, James Burke, master, from Ant-Cayes, now lying at Bell's wharf, consisting of Molasses, Coffee, Sugar and Dye Wood. Apply to ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. south Water-Street. march 6. 5w
FOR SALE, BY WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Farr's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, } entitled to 1st and 2d proof Brandy, } drawback. Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c. Feb. 9. cost
THE Subscriber informs those to whom he is indebted, that a person will attend every day, Sundays excepted, until the 18th of April next, from the hours of 10 o'clock in the morning till 3 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house formerly occupied by him at Chestnut-Street, for the purpose of showing all books, papers and letters regarding his past commercial transactions to such of his creditors as may think proper to attend and examine them. JAMES GREENLEAF. march 1. cost
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front Streets. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted, A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel, Ditto forty small Handkerchiefs, Ditto Pulicat ditto ditto, Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto, Ditto Gurrahs, Bengal block Taffeties, 4000 pieces Nankinees, and Few chests best Hysop Tea. Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 3 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 bds. Glass Ware assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov 18. 3w&stf
A Garden to be let, FOR a term of years, situate at about a mile from the Court-house, containing about two acres of land, it is a high state of cultivation. A large green house, is erected on the premises, about forty feet long, with a lodging room, and feed loft above. A considerable quantity of kitchen articles, very regularly disposed of on the spot. Enquire at 52, south Second-Street. march 12. cost
Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 62, South Second-Street—Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in these, the City of Washington, No. II. and Patterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the states of the Union. N. B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, disseminating Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by Wm. BLACKBURN. November 13. 5

LAWs OF THE UNITED STATES.
By Authority.
Fifth Congress of the United States: AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the thirteenth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven.
AN ACT Making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight; and for other purposes.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the expenditure of the civil list; for the support of Consuls to the coast of Barbary; for the support of the mint establishment; light-houses, beacons, buoys and public piers, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight; and to satisfy certain miscellaneous claims stated in the report of the eighth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, together with the incidental and contingent expenses of the several departments, and the offices thereof, the following sums be, respectively appropriated:—That is to say:—For the compensation granted by law to the President and Vice-President of the United States, thirty thousand dollars.  For the like compensation to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, their officers and attendants, estimated for a session of six months continuance, one hundred and ninety thousand, one hundred and twenty-five dollars.  For the expense of fire-wood, stationery, printing-work, and all other contingent expenses of the two Houses of Congress, thirteen thousand dollars.  For the compensation granted by law to the chief justice, associate judges, district judges, and attorney-general, forty-four thousand nine hundred dollars.  For defraying the expense of Clerks of Courts, jurors and witnesses, in aid of the fund arising from fines, forfeitures and penalties; and likewise for defraying the expenses of prosecution for offences against the United States, and for safe-keeping of prisoners, thirty thousand dollars.  For compensation to the Secretary of State, clerks and persons employed in that department, nine thousand one hundred and sixty-two dollars and thirty-four cents.  For incidental and contingent expenses in the said department, six thousand five hundred and eighty dollars.  For compensation to the Secretary of the Treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, eight thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars.  For expense of stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses in the office of the Secretary of the Treasury five hundred dollars.  For compensation to the comptroller of the Treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, eleven thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars.  For expense of stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses in the comptroller's office, eight hundred dollars.  For compensation to the Treasurer, clerks and other persons employed in his office, four thousand six hundred and fifty dollars.  For expense of fire-wood, stationery, printing, rent and all other contingencies in the Treasurer's office, six hundred dollars.  For compensation to the Auditor of the Treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, eleven thousand nine hundred and twenty-five dollars.  For expense of stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses in the Auditor's office, seven hundred and fifty dollars.  For compensation to the commissioner of the Revenue, clerks and persons employed in his office, five thousand five hundred and twenty-five dollars.  For expense of stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses in the office of the commissioner of the Revenue, four hundred dollars.  For compensation to the Register of the Treasury, clerks and persons employed in his office, fifteen thousand six hundred and twenty-five dollars.  For expense of stationery, printing, and all other contingent expenses in the Register's office, (including books for the public stocks, and for the arrangement of the marine papers) two thousand eight hundred dollars.  For compensation to the Purveyor of Public Supplies, two thousand dollars, and five hundred dollars for a clerk.  For compensation to the Secretary of the commissioners of the sinking fund, two hundred and fifty dollars.  For the payment of rent for the several houses employed in the Treasury department (except the Treasurer's office) two thousand seven hundred and thirty dollars, and sixty-six cents.  For expense of fire-wood and candles in the several offices of the Treasury department, (except the Treasurer's office,) three thousand five hundred dollars.  For defraying the expense incident to the printing and printing the public accounts for the year, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, one thousand dollars.  For defraying the expense incident to the removal of the books and records of the
Treasury department, and for the rent of a house for several of the offices near Gray's Ferry, on the Schuylkill, during part of the summer of the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, four hundred and fifty-four dollars, and forty-one cents.  For compensation to the several loan officers, thirteen thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.  For compensation to the Secretary of War, clerks and persons employed in his office, eight thousand one hundred dollars.  For expense of fire-wood, stationery, printing, rent and other contingent expenses of the office of the Secretary of War, two thousand dollars.  For compensation to the accountant of the War department, clerks and persons employed in his office, seven thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.  For contingent expenses in the office of the accountant of the War department, six hundred dollars.  For compensation to the Surveyor-general, two thousand dollars.  For compensation to the assistant surveyors, chain-carriers, axe-men, and other persons employed in carrying into effect the surveys to be made by the act, intitled "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 the Kentucky river," in addition to former appropriations, eight thousand dollars.  For compensation to the governor, secretary and judges of the territory north-west of the river Ohio, five thousand one hundred and fifty dollars.  For expenses of stationery, office-rent, printing patents for land, and other contingent expenses in the said territory, three hundred and fifty dollars.  For the payment of sundry pensions granted by the late government, one thousand one hundred and thirteen dollars and thirty-three cents.  For the annual allowance to the widow and orphan children of Colonel John Hardin, and to the orphan children of Major Alexander Trueman, by the act of congress, of the twenty-seventh of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, seven hundred and fifty dollars.  For the discharge of such demands against the United States, on account of the civil department, not otherwise provided for, as shall be ascertained and admitted in due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, one thousand dollars.  For the compensation to consuls to Barbary powers, for six months, the former appropriation being for one year, five thousand dollars.  For compensation to the following officers of the mint: the Director, two thousand dollars; the Treasurer, one thousand two hundred dollars; the Assayer, one thousand five hundred dollars; the Chief coiner, one thousand five hundred dollars; the Melter and Refiner, one thousand five hundred dollars; the Engraver, one thousand two hundred dollars; three Clerks at five hundred dollars each, one thousand five hundred dollars.  For the wages of persons employed at the different branches of melting, refining, coining, carpenter's, millwright's, and smith's work, including the sum of eight hundred dollars per annum allowed to an assistant coiner and die-forger, who also oversees the execution of the iron-work, six thousand dollars.  For the purchase of iron-mongery, lead, wood, coals, stationery, office-furniture, and for all other contingencies of the establishment of the mint, five thousand seven hundred dollars.  For the maintenance and support of light-houses, beacons, buoys and public piers, and lighthouse channels, bars and beacons, and for occasional improvement in the construction of lanterns, and of the lamps and materials used in them, including an allowance for the increased number of light-houses, and for the advanced price of spermaceti oil, thirty-six thousand dollars.  For the balance carried to the "surplus fund," of an appropriation for building a light-house near the entrance of Georgetown harbor, in the state of South-Carolina, five thousand dollars.  For the additional expense estimated as necessary for erecting the said light-house, two thousand dollars.  For the payment of Nicholas Fish supervisor of the revenue for the district of New-York, so much short of an appropriation for the purchase of land at Montock-point, in the state of New-York, for the purpose of erecting a light-house thereon, two hundred and fifty-five dollars and twelve cents.  For the purchase of presses, the engraving of dies, and other expenses incident to the preparations made, and to be made, for executing the act, intitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper," passed the sixth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, nine thousand dollars.  For the expense incurred by the committee of the house of representatives, on the impeachment of William Blount; for the compensation of the members, and for incidental charges as estimated by the chairman of the committee, two thousand six hundred and twenty-six dollars.  For the discharge of such miscellaneous demands against the United States, not otherwise provided for, as shall have been admitted in a due course of settlement at the treasury, and which are of a nature, according to the usage thereof, to require payment in specie, four thousand dollars.  Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the several appropriations herein before made, shall be paid and discharged out of the fund of six hundred thousand dollars, reserved by the act "making provision for the debt of the United States," together with so much as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the duties on imports, and the
tonnage of ships and vessels, and the duties on domestic distilled spirits and bills, which shall accrue until the close of the present year.  Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That there shall be, and hereby is further appropriated, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated, the following sums, to wit:—  For the payment of awards by the commissioners appointed in pursuance of the sixth article of the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between the United States, and Great-Britain, relative to the debts due by citizens of the United States, to British subjects, three hundred thousand dollars.  For defraying the extraordinary expenses of ascertaining the river St. Croix, under the fifth article of the said treaty, twelve thousand dollars.  For defraying the extraordinary expense of running and marking the boundary line between the territories of the United States and Spain, twelve thousand dollars.  JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. UNITED STATES, Approved, March 19, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.  AN ACT Providing the means of intercourse between the United States and Foreign Nations.  Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States shall be, and hereby is authorized to draw from the Treasury of the United States, a sum not exceeding forty thousand dollars, annually to be paid out of the monies arising from the duties on imports and tonnage, for the support of such persons as he shall commission to serve the United States in foreign parts, and for the expense incident to the business in which they may be employed: Provided , that, exclusive of an outfit, which shall, in no case, exceed the amount of one year's full salary to the Minister Plenipotentiary, or Chargé-des-Affaires, to whom the same may be allowed, the President shall not allow to any minister Plenipotentiary, a greater sum than at the rate of nine thousand dollars per annum, as a compensation for all his personal services and expenses; nor a greater sum for the same, than four thousand five hundred dollars per annum, to a Chargé-des-Affaires; nor a greater sum for the same, than one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars per annum, to the Secretary of any Minister Plenipotentiary.  Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That in all cases, where any sum or sums of money have issued, or shall hereafter issue from the Treasury, for the purposes of intercourse or treaty, with Foreign Nations, in pursuance of any law, the President, shall be, and hereby is authorized to cause the same to be duly settled annually with the accounting officers of the Treasury, in manner following, that is to say:—by causing the same to be accounted for, specifically in all instances, wherein the expenditure thereof, may, in his judgment, be made public; and by making a certificate or certificates, or causing the Secretary of State to make a certificate or certificates of the amount of such expenditures as he may think it advisable not to specify; and every such certificate shall be deemed a sufficient voucher for the sum or sums therein expressed to have been expended.  Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That for defraying the expenses of intercourse between the United States and Foreign Nations, during the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, there be further appropriated, in addition to the aforesaid sum of forty thousand dollars, and out of any monies in the Treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of twenty-eight thousand six hundred and fifty dollars.  Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the act passed on the first day of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety, intitled "An act providing the means of intercourse between the United States and Foreign Nations," and the act passed on the ninth day of February, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, intitled, "An act to continue in force for a limited time, and amend the act, intitled, 'An act providing the means of intercourse between the United States and Foreign Nations,'" shall be, and they hereby are repealed.  Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That this act shall be and remain in force until the end of the first session of the sixth Congress, and no longer.  JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. UNITED STATES, Approved, March 19, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.  For Sale, BY ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT, No. 41, North Water Street, London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quart-r casks, 4 years old and fit for immediate use. Inferior do. A few bales Allibad Coffee Bandanna Handkerchiefs Sail Canvas, No. 1. to 9 A few bags of Juniper Berries A parcel of Seal Leather, and A few boxes of China. March 3
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. TUESDAY—MARCH 20.  The bill appropriating a sum of money for providing suitable buildings for the government at the city of Washington, was read the third time and passed.  The Speaker laid before the house a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, accompanying a letter to him from the Comptroller of the Treasury, with an abstract of the official emoluments and expenses of the Officers of the Customs, pursuant to the 4th section of the act of the 14th of February, 1795, which, on motion of Mr. New, was referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.  A petition was presented from the inhabitants of Woodstock, and another from Catkill, in the state of New-York, praying for an alteration in the post-roads.—Referred to the committee on post-offices and post roads.  Mr. D. Foster from the committee of claims made a report on the petition of Edee Keyser, which was ordered to lie on the table.  On motion of Mr. Otis, the house resolved itself into a committee of whole on the report of the committee to whom was referred the subject of our foreign consuls abroad; which having been read, and a resolution being under consideration for appropriating dollars to reimburse advances for the relief of sick and disabled seamen.  Mr. Otis moved to fill the blank with 30,000 dollars, which was the sum which the Secretary of State had estimated necessary.  Mr. Gallatin rose to move an amendment to this resolution. It appeared, he said, from the speech of the President of the United States, by the letter of the Secretary of State to the committee, and by different letters included therein, that the resolution before the committee would not be adequate to the end proposed to be effected. Two objects were contemplated. The Secretary of State mentions that there have been advances made by our Consuls in making and supporting the claims of our citizens, on account of captures made by the cruisers of France and Spain, and also for the subsistence of seamen thrown on shore, in consequence of such captures. The Secretary of State had said that 30,000 dollars would cover these advances at present, for both objects, whereas only one was inserted in the resolution; and it is evident the committee do not mean to report another resolution for the other object, since the chairman proposed to fill the blank with the whole sum estimated for both purposes.  The resolution was objectionable in another point of view. It will appear, by recurring to the President's speech, and to sundry letters accompanying this report from our agents abroad, that the reason why sick and disabled seamen cannot be relieved, is, not because sufficient money has not been appropriated for the purpose, but because the compensation allowed by law is not sufficient. It is only twelve cents a day. If, therefore, 30,000 dollars be appropriated for this purpose, the object will not be answered, without an authority to allow sick and disabled seamen more than twelve cents a day. He would, therefore, move an amendment which should make the resolution read as follows. It only went to the relief of seamen; as he supposed gentlemen had no other object in view, it would be necessary to have a separate resolution for that object.  "Resolved, That the Secretary of State be authorized, under the direction of the President of the United States, to reimburse such reasonable advances as may have been made, or shall during the present year be made, by Consuls of the United States in foreign countries, for the relief of sick and disabled seamen, beyond the sums for that purpose allowed by law, and that dollars be appropriated for the same."  Agreed.  Mr. Otis said, he would lay another resolution on the table, to answer the other purpose contemplated. The resolution had been submitted generally—but both objects were intended to be included in the bill when brought in. He, therefore, proposed to fill the blank in the resolution which had been agreed to with half the sum, viz. 15,000 dollars.  Mr. Gordon thought it would be best to incorporate both objects in the same resolution, as the estimate had been made upon both, and it was impossible for the committee to determine how much would be wanted for each object.  Mr. Gallatin observed, the resolution might be agreed to in blank, and filled up in the bill. Mr. G. said, it appeared that the consuls had, in some instances, advanced money on account of the claims of our citizens which it would be necessary for government to reimburse. He understood, however, that merchants and owners of vessels usually reimbursed the money expended by our consuls in making and enforcing their claims, and that all which was required of government was to advance the money. Before any appropriation was made for this object, it would be necessary to authorize the expense which might be done at the same time that the appropriation was made. Mr. G. proposed the following resolution.  "Resolved, that the President of the United States be authorized to reimburse certain advances made by the consuls of the United States in supporting the claims of our citizens before the Tribunals of foreign countries, and that the sum of dollars be appropriated for the same."  This resolution was also agreed to, and a committee appointed to bring a bill accordingly.  Mr. Harper said, he had received information from the Secretary of the Treasury that the accounts of the late William Car-
michael, charges des affaires at Spain, had been examined, and that there was found a balance due to his representatives of 9564 dollars, 14 cents. He, therefore, proposed the following resolution to the House, which he wished to be committed to a committee of the whole:
"Resolved that dollars be appropriated for the balance due to William Carmichael, late Charges des Affaires at the court of Spain."
The house accordingly went into a committee of the whole on this subject, and after having filled the blank with the sum above mentioned, rose, and the house having concurred in the amendment, a bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly.
The house, on motion of Mr. Hartley, resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for continuing in force the act prohibiting for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition, and for encouraging the importation thereof.
No amendment being proposed, committee rose, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Gallatin presented the petition of Hugh Meams, of Washington, praying for a pension.—Referred to the committee of claims.
On motion of Mr. Harper, the house then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for an amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia, and authorizing the establishment of a government in the Mississippi Territory; when a debate took place which occupied the remainder of the sitting (a sketch of which shall be given to-morrow.) The committee rose, and the bill was referred to the select committee, for the purpose of obtaining certain information on the subject, relative to the title of the United States to a part of that territory.
Adjourned.
Freight Wanted. FOR BREMEN, The Hamburg Brig HENRIETTA, Peter P. Schmidt, Master, NOW lying at Jaffe and R. Waln's wharf—A stout, strong vessel, of about 270 tons burthen, in good order; has two thirds of her cargo ready to go on board, and begins to load to-morrow. For Freight only, apply to PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-Street. Who have JUST RECEIVED, and FOR SALE, 12 bales Ticklenburgs and Osnabrugs 2 do. Mattabees 1 do. Bleached HOLLANS 1 package Oil Cloth 1 chest and 8 barrels Snuff Boxes 30 Liquor Casks 99 anchors pearl Baryle, and 4 cases elegant Carriage Harness, Whips, Spurs, &c. THEY HAVE FOR SALE— Claret in cases, Port Wine in pipes, Russia Scep in final boxes, Rice, Brimstone, Tumblers, Windsor Casks, Silesia, a cargo of excellent Mahogany, HOLLANS, Brown Rolls, Polish Linens, empty Coffee Bags, &c. &c. all entitled to the drawback. march 20.
Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, IMPRESSED with the favors shown him in his efforts to establish a Store for the sale of Law Books only, begs leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Bar generally throughout the United States, that in addition to his collection now on hand, which he supposes to be more extensive, than in the possession of any one person for sale in America, he expects daily very large supplies from London & Dublin, particularly from the latter place, having chiefly confined his importations to those editions, as being in his opinion equally correct with the London copies, and well known to be infinitely lower charged. G. D. limiting himself, solely to the sale of Law Books, it will appear obvious to professional gentlemen the great advantages they have in purchasing from him, both as to selection and price, of which the encouragement he has received for several years past, is the best testimony he can offer. march 20.
IMPORTED, In the Brig BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, from Bourdeaux, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Claret in cases White wine in half casks Sweet oil of a superior quality in boxes and half casks Lunelle Sauterne Macarthy, and Medoc Wines in Cases. Thomas Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut Street. WHO HAS ON HAND, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Irish market Medoc, and Sauterne Sherry wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota Pimento in bags Two trunks of Umbrellas, and About 4000 bushels Liverpool Salt. march 19
Forgeries Committed. WHEREAS several forgeries have been committed in this city by one or two persons known by the names of Dr. Grant, alias Smith, alias Gilbert, Grant generally wore a green coat, tall in person, and genteel, had lost one or two teeth in front; lodged, about July, 1796, at Mr. Grimes's tavern, at the George, in North Second-street; his friends live in New-England; supposed to have committed several forgeries in New-York, and is said to be confined at the wheel-barrow at Baltimore for stealing watches. The other is a short, thick man, by the name of Gilbert, known by Mr. Grimes and Mr. Bignall, and several other persons in this city. Information given by any person of the above men, to Wm. PESTMAN, No. 15, South Fifth-street, will be esteemed a favor. Gilbert is between 20 and 30 years old; yellow, sickly look. march 17.
At a Meeting of the President and Managers of the DELAWARE and SCHUYLKILL CANAL COMPANY, February 17th, 1798. Resolved, That ten dollars on each share of Stock be called for; and that the Treasurer give public notice thereof agreeable to law. Extract from the Minutes. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. AGREEABLE to a resolution of the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stockholders are hereby required to make a payment of ten dollars on each of their respective shares on or before the 1st of April next. WM. GOVETT, Treasurer. February 22.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, March 21
The following resolutions were yesterday offered in the house of Representatives of this state by Mr. William Maclay, seconded by Mr. Weaver.
WHEREAS, it is incumbent on every part of the Legislature of a free State, to watch over the public welfare, and to prevent, by every justifiable measure, the dangers that may threaten the Commonwealth:
Therefore Resolved, That the representatives of Pennsylvania consider it as their indispensable duty, at this alarming crisis, to express their unequivocal sentiments on the subject of engaging in hostility with any of the European powers now at war. While they lament the distresses of their fellow citizens engaged in commerce, they openly declare their disapprobation of seeking redress by arms; the expense of which must be certain & the event doubtful. To interfere in the quarrels of such powerful rivals, is, in their opinion, highly imprudent, where perhaps equal danger is to be apprehended from the protection of one as the hostility of the other, and the hour of peace may behold the United States sacrificed to the interest of both. While any door to reconciliation remains open, negotiation may do much, and some compensation for injuries, may be obtained; but hostility cuts off at once all hope of compromise, incurs further loss, and an accumulation of debt, which an infant country, already burthened with the expenses of a revolutionary war, cannot bear and must of course involve the United States in the miseries attendant on a state of warfare, that lasts, that worst of all human calamities.
The representatives of Pennsylvania therefore bear their public testimony against war in any shape, or with any nation, unless the territories of the United States should be invaded; but more especially against a people with whom their hearts and hands have been so lately united in friendship.
Resolved, That the foregoing Resolution be transmitted to the Senators and Representatives for the State of Pennsylvania, in the Congress of the United States, with a request that they pay due attention to the same.
On motion that they should lie on the table, considerable debate took place, and the motion was finally negatived.
The yeas and nays on this question were as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Baird, Boileau, Bonnet, Cunningham, Eyre, Findlay, Frailey, Gehr, Harris, Hendricks, Hoge, Horn, Kennedy, Krause, Leib, Linnard, Lyle, S. Maclay, W. Maclay, Mawhorter, Moore, Muhlenberg, Painter, Philson, Rea, Shoemaker, Smilie, Snyder, Sterrett, Weaver, Whitehill, Worrel, Wright—33.
NAYS.
Messrs. Latimer, Ball, Brooke, Brown, Bull, Campbell, Evans, Eyerly, Forrester, Foulke, Gartner, Gurney, Hannum, Henderson, Heron, Hiltzheimer, Hopkin, Hochstetter, Keys, Kirk, Kelly, Lewis, Marshall, M'Pherson, Palmer, Power, Scott, Seckel, Staughton, Strickler, Pitney, Turner, Wallace, Waln, Watson, Wells, White—37.
Net amount of revenue arising in each district, after deducting all expenses of collection, from Stills, and domestic distilled Spirits, Sales at Auction, Snuff-Mills and Machinery, Snuff, domestic refined Sugar, Carriages, and Licences to retail Wines and foreign Spirits, within the United States, for the year 1795-6.
Table with 2 columns: State, Dollars, Cts. Rows include New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, Total.
Entrail of a letter from Lisbon, dated January 19.
"As to politics, nothing stirring. The British fleet bring into this port a number of French privateers which infest this coast: few have arrived within these five days, all ships and brigs. Various are the reports with respect to the peace of this country, with France; I believe it is not very distant. The British fleet continues to blockade Cadiz: though some Americans fortunately get in, they make a poor hand of it—for the Marquis are suffered to enter and keep the market constantly supplied with wheat &c. inasmuch that some cargoes have been forwarded here from that port."
The friends of the Union of the American States, are most cordially congratulated on the fate of the resolutions brought forward in the House of Representatives of this State yesterday. Had they succeeded, the consequences would in all probability have realized the early predictions of our enemies, that our Union was a Rope of Sand, and that the people were totally incompetent to governing themselves. Thank Heaven the snare is broken and we have escaped."
The essays under the signature of "An American Merchant" have appeared in three of the city papers. The request of the author for their re-publication in this Gazette, cannot be complied with. It would be a sacrifice, for which at any time, and particularly the, and particularly the present, we could find no apology. The author enforces his request by appealing to the Editor's "impartiality"—but what do such writers mean by impartiality? Is it not a cloak, a passport for essays, in which the honor and interests of our country are basely prostrated and betrayed?
The time is come when this cant will no longer answer their purpose. The enemies of our independence must assume some new shape to deceive. Besides, when our country is a party, this boasted impartiality is but another name for treason. "He that is not for us, is against us."
The following extracts are made from the speech of Mr. Giles upon the proposition for sequestrating British debts. How much they differ from his present sentiments it is unnecessary to say. What are the motives which have led to this difference it rests with his God, his conscience and the public to determine.
"He presumed that a state of things might exist between two nations in which reprisal would not only become the right but the duty to the nation sustaining the wrong. This happens when one nation without cause forcibly seizes upon the effects of another, or of its citizens, and withholds them without restitution or compensation; and when the nation whose effects shall be so seized and detained, shall possess no other means of indemnification. The right of reprisal in the injured nation, in such a case, grows out of the injury sustained and its inability to redress itself in any other way. The duty of the injured nation to make reprisals, is founded upon self preservation and in case of the losses of its citizens, upon the promise of the protection of the property sacredly made by the nation to its individual members." Again,
"A regard for peace has been construed into a fear of war. A resistance of the feelings of the people for the cause of France has been palatable food for British arrogance and presumption. Submission to aggression has invited new aggression; appeals for justice have been deemed testimonies of debility, till at length the United States after having been stripped of their citizens and property are upon the eve of a war because they have not exerted their rights at an earlier period. If this conduct has been heretofore wise and pacific, experience has taught us that it is no longer so, nothing can be expected from the justice, moderation or honor of a court which has proved itself equally a stranger to them all—but before such a tribunal acquiescence will beget injuries, injuries will beget insults and insults will beget contempt, degradation and war."
It appears by Callender's letter to his friend in Baltimore, published in the Aurora of this morning, that blundering is not confined to one of the three British kingdoms. The Scot has written a detail of facts and transactions which happened many days subsequent to the date of his letter.
Another blunder.—He holds up the miserable state of Belgium, Holland, Venice, &c. from French fraternity and embraces, as a beacon and warning to the United States. This was a slip for which Callender will undoubtedly be checked by his employer.
MR. FENNO. A fool, in Callender's Aurora of this morning, gives us an anecdote of James II. which in fact belongs to Dr. Bulby, of flogging memory. The truth of the story.—"Charles II. paid a visit to Bulby's school;—Bulby in walking with him through the different apartments, kept his hat on; at the same time excused himself to the monarch by begging his pardon for so doing, and mentioned to him that if his boys thought there were a person in the world greater than him, he would never be able to keep them in order."
The reptile aforementioned, has made a great deal of noise about Mr. Dayton and the Quaker's hats.—I am a violent demo, fir, and justify it;—I bring precedent to right—The President of the council of "Cing Cens" (which to take the pronunciation, means without sense) ordered a door-keeper to turn a quaker out of the hall for keeping his hat on.—Wide the Aurora.
MR. FENNO. Bache in his paper of this morning says that the resolutions offered in the house of representatives yesterday were rejected "chiefly on the ground that the legislature had not a right to instruct senators in congress, much less one branch." This like most of his other assertions, is a palpable misrepresentation. The idea was urged only as a secondary argument against the measure, and so far was it from having any considerable effect, that Mr. Kennedy declared he should vote for the propositions lying upon the table, although he was opposed to their substance, because it had been said that to instruct the senators was unconstitutional. Several other members, among whom was Dr. Leib himself, stated that they should ultimately vote against the resolutions, who voted for their lying upon the table.
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MR. FENNO. THERE is at this moment an awful suspense hanging on the countenance of every citizen. Every mind seems wrapt in the contemplation of the present situation of our country, and anxiously pondering the means of extricating it from the difficulties in which it has been involved by the unjust, contemptuous and impious measures of the French government,—which from the commencement of the revolution, while it has professed publicly the most ardent wishes for the prosperity of the United States, and a desire that we should not engage in the war of Europe, has used every secret and insidious artifice to detach us from the wise system of neutrality we had adopted. To specify the numerous proofs of this conduct (now already made manifest to the world) would unnecessarily occupy that time by tedious details, which ought to be devoted to many decision and energetic action. Genet's secret instructions demonstrate the hollow and perfidious intention of his mission, and the rage at his disappointment, the anxiety of our Galté friends to effect worldly wealth they openly renounced. Nor did the just indignation of the people & America, at his conduct induce the rulers of France to relinquish their design. They persisted which his conduct has excited, that they might resume the attempt under other auspices and in a more secure and certain manner. Genet pursued in a different mode the same plan, and while we were demonstrating by every public and private act, our desire to live in friendship with the French republic; to show our partialities and preference for her not by words, but by unequivocal deeds,—by the payment first of the arrears of our debt to that nation, which had considerably accumulated, and then by facilitating to her the receipt of the whole of it before it became due, he and his successor, Adet, were perpetually demanding acts from us contrary to that neutrality which they always declared it was our interest and their wish that we should observe; and by insistently attempting to dictate to our government the course of its transactions, finally, the last minister executed, what Genet, with all his eccentricity, only threatened. He appealed to the people, from the executive authority, their constitutional organ for exterior relations; thereby openly attempting the subversion of our government, and the prostration of the chief magistrate of the nation; nay, the independence of the nation itself, to the arbitrary will of a French deputy.
The time of this appeal will be long recalled, as well as the insolent manner in which it was made. It was at the moment when an election for a President was depending; evidently with a view of countenancing by an open declaration, the plan which had been long maturing in secret conclaves, and promoted by every dark (if not corrupt) machination, of placing as the successor of the virtuous and inflexible Washington, a man whom they expected to be obsequious to their will, from his known preference to their nation, both under the absolute monarchy of Lewis XVI, and the more hideous despotism which has succeeded:—a man whom they regarded as hostile to the neutral policy which our government had pursued; and to all the important interior arrangements which it had adopted—a man therefore, fit in their opinion, for their purpose, whom they expected to wield at their pleasure, and who they supposed would servilely submit to all the degraded and subordinate part of Vice-Roy of France, instead of the dignified character of the chief of a brave, a free and independent nation. It is to be hoped that they would have been deceived in their expectations—had the event of that election succeeded to the extent of their sanguine wishes, and that such a man could not be found in the United States, to sell to his own honor and his country's rights and interests. But failing in this last effort, by machinations within our country to influence and direct our councils, conscious of having treated us with the most hollow perfidy, as well as the most overbearing insolence; conscious of having done acts which ought forever to excite our abhorrence and indignation; the only resource they had left was to compel by force our submission. And at length to that they have resorted—in a manner unprecedented in the history of civilized nations, and in open violation of the particular compact which ought to have governed their conduct towards us.
Previous to the mission of Mr. Pinckney, to the French republic, in the year 1796, rendered necessary by the fawning and servile conduct of his predecessor, our treaty of commerce with France had been repeatedly violated, whenever the necessity or convenience of the French nation required it, by interrupting our lawful trade,—by seizing for public use the cargoes of our merchants at forced prices,—by neglecting to pay even those prices,—by embargoing our vessels, in the most cruel manner, for our ports,—by countenancing the piratical conduct of private cruizers,—and opposing in the way of justice and redress every vexatious form and delay. Notwithstanding these continued and reiterated wrongs, we remained immovable in our desire to live in cordial friendship with the French republic, and for this purpose Mr. Pinckney was sent to Paris, that manly and dignified explanation of our rights and our wishes might again re-establish the friendship of the two nations on the basis of justice. He was driven from their territory with every mark of contempt, unheard, and the insult was followed by aggravated injuries. Our desire for peace, however, was not extinguished, even by this haughty and contemptuous treatment; a second solemn embassy was sent to implore that haughty people to redress our wrongs, to redress our violated rights, and, on terms consistent with the honor and independence of both countries, revert back to their friendship and accustomed relations. How has this second solemn embassy been received! By contempt more marked, by insults more degrading; by injuries more aggravated. The crisis is at length arrived when we must determine whether we will longer submit our property to French piracy,—whether we shall patiently continue to behold free-booters despoil us of our wealth,—or whether we shall defend ourselves before we are deprived of the means of doing it; before our commerce is annihilated; before our resources are destroyed; before France shall have no other country to pillage and to desolate. We have yet the means of frustrating the designs of foreign foes or domestic treason. Our solemn appeal to the energies of our nation, will prevent her injuries from abroad, and apal traitors at home.
It is worthy of our serious reflections, and they are questions which every American ought to determine in his own breast—Whether we broke from dependence on Britain to become the Vassals of France? Whether, if our country had been better to have remained subject to the blood of our ancestors, than to become colonies to strangers? Whether, having effected our independence from Britain, and settled advantageously all our disputes with that nation, is it not time to bury our animosity, and become our interest to live in peace with the people whose blood flows in our veins,—from whom we inherit our knowledge of true liberty,—from whom we derive our valuable system of jurisprudence, and that wise institution of trial by jury, so essential to the preservation of life and property. It particularly belongs to the Southern States to determine, whether a submission to France is consistent with the peculiar state of their Society, and can in any degree, promote their interest.
Mr. Pinckney's letter to Mr. Morris, and Mr. Pickering's to Mr. E. G. Pinckney in the conduct of France towards us, and our towards her.
their comfort, their agriculture or their facility? And it is a most important question for the rulers of America to decide, whether it be consistent with our welfare or that of the human race, to behold one dominant power overwhelm and subjugate Europe. All these questions merit serious reflection and a separate discussion. The writer of the foregoing cursory thoughts may occasionally touch them, if an abler pen will not undertake the task, and a continual exertion to provide for the comforts of a numerous family, shall afford the leisure.
CURTIS.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 3 columns: ARRIVED, DAYS, Schooner Ann, Pritchard, Virginia 10, Liberty, Bullock, N. York 8, Sloop Nymph, Tyler, do. 8, Harmony, Elwood, do. 6, CLEARED, Brig Lively, Stewart, P. & Prince, Lady Washington, Latimer, Teneriffe, Schooner Sally, Day, Boston, Sloop Fox, Norton, New-Bedford.
BALTIMORE, March 19.
The brig Betty, captain Smith is in the river, 78 days from the Isle of France. By the Betty, the following intelligence is received:
That two French frigates had bombarded Madras, and done considerable damage to the town, had run a company's ship on shore, laid to be worth 400,000 dollars, took some small vessels and departed. Shortly after, captured the ship Pigot, under Danish colors, but said to be English property, worth 500,000 dollars.
Left at the Isle of France, the ship America, of Boston; the Governor Bowdoin, of ditto, captain Oliver, whose fate would be known on the 29th December; it was generally believed she would be condemned, the plea for such notorious proceedings, was an error in her sea letter, it being 141 tons, and the register for 241 tons.
Just before the Betty failed, a report of a war between America and France, was received by way of India; it was expected an embargo would take place in consequence. The brig Aaronon failed for Philadelphia, the 25th December.
NEW-THEATRE.
Mrs. MERRT's Night.
THIS EVENING, March 22,
Will be presented, the Comedy of The School for Scandal.
Sir Peter Teazle, Mr Warren; Sir Oliver Surface, Mr Morris; Joseph Surface, Mr Wignell; Charles Surface, Mr Berard; Sir Benjamin Backbite, Mr Fox; Crabtree, Mr Harwood; Careless, Mr Bisset; Sir Harry (with a Song) Mr Darley; Rowley, Mr Warrell; Moses, Mr Francis; Snake, Mr Taylor; Trip, Mr Warrell; Jun. Lady Teazle, (for that night only) Mrs Merrt; Lady Sneerwell, Mrs Francis; Mrs Candour, Mrs Oldmixon; Maria, Miss L'Estrange. With the Comic Opera of The Agreeable Surprise.
Sir Felix Friendly, Mr Warren; Compton, Mr Darley; Engage, Mr Fox; Chicane, Mr Wignell; John, Mr Warrell; Jun; Thomas, Mr Taylor; Farmer Stump, Mr Matthew; Cudden, Mr Bisset; Lingo, Mr Bernard. Laura, Mrs Oldmixon; Mrs Cheshire, Mrs L'Estrange; Cowslip, (with a Song, for that night only) Mrs Merrt; Fringe, Miss L'Estrange.
Tickets to be had at the usual places, and for Mrs Merrt, corner of Filbert and Eleventh streets.
On Friday (never performed here) a favorite Tragedy, called TANCREDO AND SIGISMUNDA; with the Historical Romance of RICHARD CŒUR DE LION—For the benefit of Mrs. Marshall.
Mrs. Oldmixon's Night will be on Monday next.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
The Store occupied on account of the United States, back of No. 71, North Water-Street, was on the night of the 19th inst. (March) broken open, and the following articles stolen, and taken therefrom:
Nine pieces Stroud, viz.
Table with 3 columns: 2374 20 3/4, 2378 20 3/4, 2379 20, 2380 20 1/2, 2381 20 3/4, 2382 20, 2383 20 1/2, 2384 20, 2385 20 1/2. Blue Stroud single cord, Two cord.
The above reward is offered, for the discovery of the perpetrators of this robbery, so that they be apprehended, and made amenable to justice; further reward will be paid, for the recovery of any part of the goods stolen, on delivery of the same to
JOHN HARRIS, Keeper Military Stores. March 21.
To be Let,
A three story brick House,
With gardens, and a Garden containing nearly one acre of choice ground, several Summer Houses, Fruit Trees, &c. on Race, and second Street from Schuylkill; the whole in good condition, and the situation high, airy and excellent for a place of public entertainment.
An adjoining Lot, 40 feet front and 110 deep, also to let. For terms apply to the subscriber, at No. 39, Pine Street.
WM. CURRIE. March 21.
To be Sold at Auction,
On Thursday, 22d March, at 7 o'clock in the Evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House Second Street.
A BRICK HOUSE, together with the Lot interest belonging, in the city of Burlington, New-Jersey. The house has three rooms below, and three chambers in the upper story. The kitchen adjoining is a frame building. The Lot has a front of 72 feet on Pearl-Street, and the same front on the river Delaware. The length of the Lot is about 230 feet—This house commands a very pleasant prospect of the river, and the Borough of Burlington, on the Pennsylvania shore. Immediate possession may be had. For further particulars, inquire of Mr. John Sims, at No. 400, below the City Tavern in Philadelphia, or the subscriber in Burlington. Conditions will be made known at time of sale. FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers.
For Sale, or Charter.
The remarkable fast sailing SHIP SPY,
Skeena which held patent Copper, having been a Packet of the English East-India Company—Now put in complete order. She is 250 tons, and capable of carrying 16 guns, now lying at Mr. Ross's wharf. For terms apply to Stephen Kingston, 46, Walnut Street.
A cargo of Salt, a quantity of sail Canvas and Gin in pipes.
March 20
Schuylkill permanent Bridge.
Extract from "An Act to authorize the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia."
Sec. 1. BE it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Richard Peters, John Perot, Godfrey Haga, Matthew M'Connell, and William Sheaff, or any three of them, be, and are hereby appointed commissioners to do and perform the several duties herein after mentioned, that is to say:
That they shall and may, on or before the first day of June next, procure one or more books, as they shall think necessary, and therein enter as follows,
"We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do promise to pay to the President, Directors and Company, for erecting a bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia, the sum of one dollar at the time of their subscribing, and one dollar in three months thereafter; to every share of stock in the said company, to be paid at the rate of ten dollars for each share, in such manner and proportions, and at such times as shall be determined by the President and Directors chosen in pursuance of an act of General Assembly, entitled, 'An act to authorize the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia,' and shall thereupon proceed to receive subscriptions for the stock of the said company, which is hereby declared and intended to be the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, divided into fifteen thousand shares, at ten dollars each, at such times and places as they shall think fit, and of which notice shall be given, in three or more newspapers (one of which shall be in the German language) printed in the city of Philadelphia, for at least twenty days before the first day of meeting. And if before the said stock be completed, they shall adjourn for more than three days, notice of the time and place when and where the Commissioners will next receive subscriptions, shall be given in at least one newspaper, printed in the said city; and it shall be lawful for any person, body politic, or corporate, to subscribe for as many shares, not exceeding one hundred in one day, as he, she, or they shall choose; provided, always, that every person offering to subscribe as aforesaid, in his own name, or any other name, shall previously pay to the attending commissioner one dollar, for every share to be subscribed, out of which shall be defrayed the expenses attending such subscriptions and other incidental charges, and the remainder shall be paid over to the treasurer of the corporation, as soon as the same shall be organized and the officers chosen, as is herein after mentioned; but the said commissioners shall reserve five thousand shares, which shall be appropriated by the President and Directors, and used if the same be found requisite, for the purpose herein after mentioned, of raising therein the monies to be applied for a sinking fund, to free the bridge, and to enable the President, Directors and Company, to purchase thereof, with the same can be done, a site or place for erecting a bridge."
Such of the said reserved shares as are not used for these purposes, to be open for further subscription, or sale, as the President and Directors shall, according to circumstances, deem proper.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when five hundred persons, more, shall have subscribed five thousand shares in the said stock, the said Commissioners, respectively, shall certify under their hands and seals, the names of the subscribers, and the number of shares subscribed by or apportioned to each subscriber, to the Governor of this Commonwealth, and thereupon it shall and may be lawful for the Governor, by letters patent, under his hand and seal of the state, to create an erect the subscribers, and if the said subscription be not full at the time, those also, who shall afterwards subscribe to the number aforesaid, into one body politic and corporate, in deed and in law, by the name, style and title of "The President, Directors and Company, for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia;" and by the said name the said subscribers shall have perpetual succession; and all privileges and franchises incident to a corporation; and shall be capable of taking and holding their said capital stock, and the increase and profits thereof; and of enlarging the same from time to time, by new subscriptions, in such manner and form as they shall think proper, if such enlargement shall be found necessary to fulfil the intent of this act; and of taking, purchasing and holding to them and their successors in fee simple, or for any estate, all such lands, tenements, hereditaments and estate, real and personal, as shall be necessary or convenient to them, in the prosecution of their works, and the same to fill and dispose of at their pleasure; and of suing and being sued, and of doing all and every other matter and thing, which a corporation or body politic may lawfully do.
The subscribers Commissioners appointed in the act before mentioned for the purposes therein expressed, hereby give notice agreeably thereto, that books are provided, for the said shares, and that we will proceed to receive subscriptions for the Company Stock, on the 9th day of April next, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia. The subscriptions will be received from ten o'clock in the morning of the said day, till two o'clock, P. M. and the books will continue open during those hours, or succeeding days, at the same place, until one hundred persons, or more, all have subscribed five thousand shares in the said stock, as in and by the said act is directed and required.
RICHARD PETERS, JOHN PEROT, GODFREY HAGA, MATTHEW M'CONNELL, WILLIAM SHEAFF. Philadelphia, 19th March, 1798. gawtf
TO RENT,
A good three story House,
TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen—in Front, near South-Street. Enquire of the Printer. March 3—gawtf
OVAL BOTTLES.
Quart and half gallon in crates—and a quantity of Claret Bottles of a right size. For sale at No. 43, Church Alley. JOHN DORSEY. January 12. gawtf

Hooping Cough, Catarrhs, Asthmas, &c.  Walth's Antipertussis, Is a safe and certain cure for that destructive dis- order the Hooping Cough. The celebrity which this medicine has acquired in England, ren- ders the publication of cases of cure unnecessary there—but as the Antipertussis has been but re- cently introduced into this country, it may not be amiss to publish the following cases, selected from a much greater number, as proofs of its efficacy. Summer-Hill, Stourbridge, Nov. 28, 92.
"Sir, "Please to send by the coach, a large bottle of your Antipertussis. I have given it to the poor of this neighborhood, by which many have been cured of that dreadful disorder the Chinough, and in no instance has it failed in giving immediate re- lief."
"I am, Sir, your very obedient Servant, GEORGE BRISCOE." Bath, June 2, 1795.
"Sir, "The cause of my troubling you with this, is that I thought it a duty which I owed to yourself and to society, that I should mention the salutary effects that your excellent medicine, called Anti- pertussis, had upon my eldest son; who was, about two months ago, afflicted with the Hooping Cough, in a most dreadful degree. My child was afflicted by some of the most eminent of the faculty here, who, for three days, thought him dying; and was given over. At this time a friend of mine men- tioned the wonderful cures that had been effected by your medicine; and though we had no expec- tation that my child could possibly recover, yet I resolved to try it. I did; and at this time, I have the happiness to say, that he is quite well, not the least symptom of his complaint remaining." "Yours, &c." "JOSIAH ELLIS TOMKINS."
(London, to wit.) James Eardeley, of No. 4, Poland-street, in the parish of St. James, came before me this day, and voluntarily maketh oath, and saith, that his child, a boy about two years old, was effectually cured of the Hooping Cough (which he was afflicted with in a most violent degree for some months, and for which he could get no relief) by Mr. Walth's Antipertussis. And this deponent further saith, that at the time the child first took this me- dicine, it was not expected he could live; and that she first dose, almost immediately, removed some of the most violent symptoms; his appetite, strength, and spirits mended every day; and this deponent further saith, that three or four bottles made a perfect cure; and that the child is now in as good a state of health as it was before. JAMES EARDELEY.
Sworn before me, this 21st day of March, 1795. THOMAS SKINNER, Mayor. It is Sold, by appointment of Mr. WALSH, by SHAW & Co. No. 129, Chestnut Street, Phila- delphia, in bottles at 1 1/4 dollars each—Where only may be had Walth's Lungs of Calico, for chronic coughs—William's Essence of Midwifery, for rheu- matism, gout, lumbago, palsy, numbness, sprains, and bruises, in boxes and bottles at 1 dollar each— Sovereign Ointment, an infallible cure for the Itch at one shilling—Dr. Smith's celebrated Specific for the Venereal Disease, at 1 and 2 dollars the bottle— also, his Reference for debilitated constitution, at 1 1/2 dollars—Norris's Antiphlogistic Drops—Balsam of Ha- ney, for coughs, colds, &c.—Gherry's Cough Drops— and Gouland's Lotion, for the face and skin, &c. &c. March 8. that sat.
City Commissioner's Office, January 12th, 1795. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleansing the streets, &c. District No. 1.—From the north of Mulberry Street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the fourth side of Mulberry Street, to the fourth side of Chestnut Street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3. From the fourth side of Chestnut Street to the north side of Spruce Street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of Spruce Street, to the fourth side of Cedar Street, to be under the su- perintendence of Hugh Roberts. 5. When pumps are out of order south of High Street, please apply to Thomas Dixey, at the corner of South and Fifth Streets, or Godfrey Geb- ler, in Fourth, near Chestnut Street; and north of High Street, to Dixey and Behaven, in Sassafras Street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insol- vent debtor, confined in the common goal of the County of Cape May in the state of New- Jersey, hath presented his petition to the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said county, praying that they would attend to hear what can be alleged for or a- gainst his liberation, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 26th day of January 1798—And the said court did appoint Monday the 26th day of March next for the purpose aforesaid; to meet at the Court House in the Middle Precinct, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon of the said day, of which his creditors are requested to take notice. CHARLES ALLEN. Cape May, Feb. 3, 1798.
NOTICE WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Great Brittain, Spofforth, or her assigns, for two thousand five hundred and sixty-two dol- lars twenty-three cents, in the deferred stock of the United States, was lost in the ship Peggy, Capt. Hyer, bound from Philadelphia to London in the year 1796. The Subscriber, the said Han- nah Shelly, intends to apply to the Treasury of the United States, for a renewal of the said Cer- tificate. HANNAH SHELLY. Feb. 23. 12w6w.
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut Street. INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Lan- guage, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, con- sisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best cal- culated to afford either useful instruction, or plea- sure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with ac- curacy and dispatch. codm nov. 15.
FOR SALE, AT  WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and mis- demeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and accessories thereto." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 22.
PROPOSALS, BY THE  Insurance Company of North America.
FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling- Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States. 1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom ex- ceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some in- stances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and parti- tions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra ha- zardous buildings and occupations in their neigh- borhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value. Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, de- posited in such buildings, to an amount not ex- ceeding good dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an addi- tional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
II. Insurance will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premium proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circum- stances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompa- nying the application.
Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are oc- cupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and half removal, or to be flen- in time of confusion and hurry, are all cir- cumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
III. The following conditions are to be under- stood by the parties.
1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipu- lated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed ef- fectual from the time of such payment and accept- ance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expira- tion of the term of the policy, without further ex- penses than the payment of the premium of the re- newed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insur- ance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance.
3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such ap- plication will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or accoun- table for any loss or damage occasioned by any for- eign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasion- ed by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of like kind kept in the building, or amongst the pro- perty insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Secu- rities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other pro- missory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twen- ty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured un- less particularly mentioned and by special agree- ment.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a year's premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and li- quidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for in- surance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other cir- cumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighborhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whe- ther of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or par- ty walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwell- ing house, or for any other purpose, and for what pur- pose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other build- ings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwell- ings for private families or otherwise; whe- ther any and what trade or manufacturing is car- ried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually depo- sited in the house, or within the distance afore- said, and of what kind.
Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings them- selves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to
be insured; but in the last particular minute- ness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened.— Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially un- packed; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all o- ther articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sud- den removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be im- mediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 14.
Houls and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet in front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, con- taining nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon execut- ing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may chuse. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an inalienable title given.
For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-Street. December 2. 3wtf
Boston Glass Manufactory.
THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston.
It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every res- pect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe.
It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to Charles F. Kappes, at the Glass House.
Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. Samuel Gage, Court-Street, Boston.
Two or three good Glass Makers are want- ed at the above works; such as can produce re- commendations for good behavior, may be sure of employ, by application to Mr. George L. Linds, at the works. Men without families will be pre- ferred. However unacquainted with the method of making Crown Window Glass, they will meet with the same encouragement. Boston, January 16. 21-28w6w
PROPOSALS BY GEORGE FORMAN, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION.
A New and Valuable Work, which has been ex- tant only six months—entitled
PROOFS OF A CONSPIRACY against all the Religions and Governments of EU- ROPE, carried on in the secret meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies. Col- lected from good authorities.
By JOHN ROBISON, A. N. Professor of Natural Philosophy, and Secretary to the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Num tua res agitur paries cum proximus ardet.
THIS work will be put to press as soon as 400 subscribers are obtained, and no money requir- ed until the work is completed.—It shall be printed with an elegant new type, and on paper of su- perior quality, which will comprise about 400 pages neat octavo, handsomely bound and lettered —the price will be one dollar and fifty cents.
Those who procure 12 subscribers, and become accountable, shall have a 13th gratis—and the us- ual allowance to bookellers.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act entitled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereafter enumerated, will be levied and collect- ed throughout the United States.
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