Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-12-05 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-Street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65, South Front-Street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connolly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183, High-Street. Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Benion, No. 74 South Third-Street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connolly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connolly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benion.
TO BE SOLD,
Or Exchanged for Property in the Country, That three story Brick House, No. 157, north Third-street. Apply at the office of this Gazette. nov. 29—w&asw
A Comping House to let.
A Most convenient Comping House is now for hire on Ross's wharf, directly over the arch. For terms, apply to Samuel Brack, jun. No. 89, South Third-street. Where may be had, A few bales of Ravens Duck, and about 200 pieces of Stout Canvas; a small quantity of Mace, and some high proof Brandy; Sherry Wine, Chocolate in boxes, Window Glass of various sizes and dimensions. Dec. 1.—cost
IMPORTED
IN the ship Aurora, from Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscriber. Bed ticks, 8-4, 9-4, and 10-4. A quantity of Tapes, No. 13 and 25. And on Hand, German black Ribbon, No. 3 and 4. George Pennock. november 21 32w2w
Landing,
From on board the ship Edward, at Walnut-street Wharf, London particular Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, For Sale by the subscriber. Robert Andrews. november 3. cotf
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrival from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Teneriffe Sherry, and Port Wines, Assorted queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo. 23d. dtw32w3w
Wanted, by a Gentleman in Virginia,
A discreet, sensible Matron, aged about 45 or 50 years, qualified to teach young boys Writing, Arithmetic, History and Geography—Also, to act in the capacity of House-keeper—For further information apply to the Printer. nov. 28—dtw
To Gentlemen who intend spending
the Winter in the City. ROOMS TO LET, WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion. Oct. 27—dtf
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgment for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her Scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets, June 5th, 1797. dtm3f
This Day Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," In which the CHARGE of SPECULATION against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the late means practised by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their organizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenberg and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
Erskine's View of the War.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15 dtw
For Londonderry,
The American Ship BOSTON PACKET, COPPERTHWAIT, Master, NOW lying at Millin's Wharf, near Vine-street—Has elegant accommodations for passengers—will sail, weather permitting, on or about the 10th inst. having all her cargo engaged ready to go on board. For passage only, apply to the captain. Smith & Ridgway, No. 4, North Water Street, or to Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 5, South Water Street. December 7 32w
For Amsterdam,
The Ship EDWARD, James Wickham, Master, EXPECTED to sail in a few days, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged, and nearly on board. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Hamilton's wharf, or to John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. november 28. dtf
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCULLOM, Master, WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE. Who is Landing, out of the ship, from Bordeaux, and For Sale, Claret in hhds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Fontaine, Sauterne, Lunille, Prunes in boxes november 24. 32w
For Liverpool,
The copper-bottomed Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Captain SILAS SWAIN. Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3d of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. november 22. 32w
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP WILLIAM PENN, JAMES JOSIAH, Master, THE ship is now taking on board her cargo, and will sail in all next week. For freight or passage apply to the captain, or to Jesse & Robert Waln. nov. 27. 32w
FOR LONDONDERRY,
THE BRIGANTINE S U K E Y, WILLIAM WHITTEN, Master, A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landberger's wharf. Who wants to Charter, A vessel of about three hundred tons. nov. 18. 32w
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. november 18. 32w
For Hamburg.
The Brig MARY, PETER YORK, Master, Lying at Ruffel's wharf, near Pine Street, is now ready to take in a Cargo, and will sail in ten days. For Freight, or Passage, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. November 16. dtf
RUNDLE & LEECH,
Have just received, and have for Sale, at no. 9, Walnut-street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT Do. best house COALS Do. Queens' WARE in crates, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality Do. CLARET in cases, do. THEY HAVE ALSO FOR SALE OR CHARTER, THE SHIP P E G G Y, Burthen 225 tons, in excellent condition, and may be sent to sea with little expense or delay. LIKEWISE, THE BRIG WILLIAM, Burthen 225 tons, november 16. 32w
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig TWO BROTHERS, Lying at Gurling's wharf, in excellent single deck'd vessel, burthen about 1600 barrels—not twelve months old, and in complete order. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. nov. dtw
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hhds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. november 9. 32w
THE SHIP COMMERCE,
Captain RICHARD WAISTCOAT, From Liverpool is now discharging at Morris's wharf, near the Drawbridge, a cargo of goods on freight, will place speedily to load their permits. Said vessel will shortly after take in freight on very low terms for Boston. Apply to the captain, or to Isaac Harvey, jun. A few tons of Stone, or sand ballast wanted. Apply as above. november 27 32w
For Charter,
THE SHIP John Bulkeley, Samuel Volans, Master. HIS vessel is built of live oak and cedar, of about 320 barrels burthen, and ready to receive on board a cargo. Jesse & Robert Waln. Oct. 31. 32w
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Prayers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7. dtf
Port and Madeira Wine,
Now Landing, By ship Edward, from Madeira, and Bessey and Peggy, from Oporto, in Pipes and Hogheads, For sale by PETER BLIGHT. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, The Ship AMITY, Four thousand barrels burthen, in excellent order—ready to take in a cargo—about three years old. LIKEWISE, The Schooner INDUSTRY, Burthen 800 barrels, ready also to receive a cargo—a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Sugars, Just landed from the above vessels at South street wharf. PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their Stores on Walnut street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hhds. Jamaica do. 300 pieces of broad Nankins Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests Quicksilver in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogheads Teneriffe Wine in pipes Old Port Wine in hogheads Sail Canvas, assorted, No. 1 to 8 8 cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Mullinets, Ginghams, Thicksets, Corduroys, &c. 300 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black quart Bottles Yellow Ores in casks A quantity of writing Slates, slate Ink Stands, &c. 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE OR CHARTER, The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut street Wharf. PETER THOMSON, Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-street. december 2. 32w
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c. Oct. 27. 32w
Samuel Pleatman & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27—4w
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, and Bengal } RUM. 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. 32w
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hhds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. november 9. 32w
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of calling Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pulver. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully prove the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 50 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1. 32w
English Grammar,
The second edition, with improvements, ADAPTED to the different classes of learners; with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. By LINDLEY MURRAY. This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professions in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recollect to have seen. Monthly Review, July 1796. This Grammar is, on many accounts entitled to commendatory notice, its materials have been carefully and judiciously selected; its arrangement is distinct and well adapted to the purpose of instruction and its expression is simple, perspicuous and accurate, &c. See the character at large in the Analytical Review, July 1796.
English Exercises,
Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language; and as such, we can warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue. Monthly Review, July 1797. The above Books are for sale at Joseph & James CREEKSHANKS book store, No. 87, Market street. December 1. 32w2w
NOTICE.
THE partnership between JOHN INSTONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Instone and Bacon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who stand indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to JOHN SKYRIN, on Landberger's wharf, who is duly authorized to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediately to him for settlement. John Instone, James Bacon. november 20. cotf
BEEF.
Prime Beef, fit for India voyages, for sale by WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 163, High-street. Also, about fifteen hundred weight of Bees-wax. Nov. 25, 1797. dtf
Library Company of Philadelphia.
THE Members of the Library Company of Philadelphia are hereby informed, that the Library will be open on Monday next, the 4th of December, for the reception and delivery of books. Those who neglected to return the books, which had been taken out previous to the first of September last, in the course of the ensuing week, will be fined as the rules direct. The Loganian Library will also be opened at the same time, for the like purposes. N.B. A few copies of the catalogues of the books belonging to these institutions may be had at the Library. Z. POULSON, JUN. Librarian. Library. november 20.
The City Dancing Assembly,
Will commence at O'ELLER'S HOTEL, on Thursday December 7th. Thomas M. Willing Stephen Kingdon James Gibson William Read Henry Wikoff Robert E. Griffith. Managers. nov. 29th. dtf
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are invited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. nov. 29 1797.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hhds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whiteside & Co. No. 138, Market-street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality. november 29. 32w
DANCING.
MR. BYRNE, OF the New Theatre, returns his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen that honored him last season—His Academy will open 24 December, at eleven o'clock, Tuesday and Saturday mornings from Byrne's, for young Ladies, attended by Mrs. Byrne; on the same days in the afternoon from three till six, for young Gentlemen; and in the evenings of Sundays and Saturdays, from six till nine for Gentlemen. Please to apply at the Academy, at the hour of tuition. Mr. Byrne's first Ball will be on Tuesday 12th December, and continue once a fortnight throughout the season. December 1—1635
BUSH-HILL,
December 1, 1797. THE partnership between us, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. William Bates, William Darley. 32w
By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co.
No. 8, Chestnut-street. One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Amongst which are, Gurrahs Maraudies Baftas Sannas Guzz-mahs Tania Coffas Guzzies Emeries Blue Cloths Calicos Palampours Romall Handkerchiefs Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1. 32w
To be Sold,
A Bill on Richmond, Payable at sight. Inquire at this office. Dec. 1. 2t
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 5004, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM, Richmond, Dec. 1. 32w
To be sold,
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 20 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish tract land, 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. December 1. dtf
MRS. GRATTAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that she proposes having Four CONCERTS and BALLS during the winter. Six Dollars each Subscriber, for one Ticket of admittance during the season. No Subscribers Tickets transferable. Two Dollars a single Ticket. The Concert to begin at half past six, and the Band to attend for the Ball at eight—the expense of which Mrs. GRATTAN engages to discharge. The Concerts will begin as soon as the Band arrives from New York. Subscriptions received, and Tickets delivered at No. 192, Market Street. november 29. 32w
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cider; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fuliens, Shawls, &c. for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, South Front-street, m 8th & 11. nov. 27.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tiers Bourdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one hoghead of paint brushes. N. & Y. Frazier, No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. dtm
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut Street, (Prices in boards, 37 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, By WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN.
Of the Science of LIFE;
To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility And antidysenteric on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases; in which is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. nov. 21. 32w
To be Sold,
A Valuable Plantation, Of upwards of One Hundred Acres of Land, well watered, in a healthy situation, about seven miles from this City; the buildings may be made to accommodate a large family, at a moderate expense, and possession had in a few weeks. Part of the purchase-money being paid, a reasonable credit will be allowed for the remainder. Enquire of the Printer. november 3. mwf

POST-OFFICE. Philadelphia, 4th Dec. 1797. Letters for the British Packet Carteret, Capt. Taylor, for Falmouth, will be received at this office until Tuesday the 5th inst. at 12 o'clock noon. N.B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid.
Imported in the brig Eliza, Capt. HASTIE, from Bourdeaux; Cases in Casks of a very superior quality, White Sauterne Wine in Casks, Olive Oil in hoppers of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, junr. 71, South-Water-Street. Who has also for Sale, A few qr. Casks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5. d2w
Six Cents Reward. RANAWAY, this morning, December 4, from the subscriber, an indentured boy, named William Askey, about 5 feet, 6 or 7 inches high, fair complexion, heavy brows, freckled face, four-toed, had on when he went away, a blue coarse black vest, blue trousers. This is to caution the public not to credit him on my account, as I will not pay any debts of his contracting after this date. Any person harbouring him, or employing him, shall be prosecuted to the utmost rigour of the law; all masters of vessels are cautioned not to take him away at their peril; any person apprehending him and lodging him in jail so that his master may get him again, shall receive the above reward and no charges paid by
John Harper, No. 67, Arch Street. Dec. 4. 3t.
To be sold at the Merchant's Coffee-House, ON Wednesday the 13th of December at 7 o'clock in the evening, one certain bond or obligation dated July 16, 1795, signed by John Love of Alexandria for Misses: Jonah Watson and Samuel Love for £600 Virginia currency, payable on the 31st of October last past to John Stockdale or Donelson or his assigns—which bond the said Donelson assigned to James Grant, under whose power of attorney this sale will be made. For further particulars apply to the subscribers. ROTHMAN and Co. Auctioneers. Nov. 28. ct.3thd.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, (If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House in Philadelphia, Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 1. d2w
To be Sold at Public Vendue, (If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-Nine acres of LAND in Green county, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the Waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creeks, and the Mile Run. These lands are fertile, well timbered and abound in coals; they were sold ten years ago for 50 per acre, parted only in 1789, except 2500, which were patented in 1793; the greatest part of them were surveyed in 1783. This tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very convenient to water carriage—about 10 miles from the town of Washington, and from 14 to 16 from the village of Greenbush and Wheeling. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 1. d2w
The City Dancing Assembly, is unavoidably postponed till the 14th inst. Dec. 2. d2w
LOST, YESTERDAY in Market-Street, South Second, Third, or Dock Street, a small Oval Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing a Bank Note of Five Dollars each, and one of Ten Dollars. Also, a paper, the contents of which are not recollected. Whoever will deliver it, with its contents to Mr. James O'Ellers, at his Hotel, shall receive Five Dollars Reward. Dec. 2. 1t.
NOTICE. ALL persons concerned are hereby notified, that the subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lost certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States—He forwarded them under cover of a letter addressed to John Ansley of London, by the ship Bacchus, capt. George, which left this port in June last for London. But that ship having been captured on her passage and sent to France, the above letter and inclosures have failed in their destination. Three certificates, viz. Nos. 26325, 26326, 26327, each for four shares, dated January 1st, 1797, and issued in the name of Henry Grace, of Tottenham Highcross, Great Britain. ZACCHEUS COLLINS. Philadelphia, November 2. 2aw6w
To be Sold, The time of a Negro Boy, About fifteen years of age, has seven years yet to serve; he is an excellent house servant, active and able. Enquire of the Printer. December 2. d2w
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street. HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their Spring Importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore hope to be favoured with the nature of their competition in Dublin, they are enabled to sell Irish editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vesey, Junr's Reports in Chancery. 2 v. 4to. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Mansfield; Bloyer's Reports Practice in the Exchequer; Bloyer's Reports Practice in a Suit in Equity; Bloyer's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete. Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Ufes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 4th vol. complete of Burnford and Ennis's Reports, the 2d part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Loftis, and a number of new publications. June 26.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, • DECEMBER 4.
For the Gazette of the United States. To Messrs. FRENEAU & PAINE, printers of the Daily Advertiser in Charleston. I have seen, gentlemen, in the public prints of this city a piece figured "A Suffering Merchant," and taken from your paper of Nov. 6th. I know nothing about the object of this publication; but its obvious tendency being to induce a belief in the people of this country, that the captures of their property by the French, proceed not from the injustice of that nation, but from the negligence of our own government, I have thought it proper to address a few remarks to you on the subject; and I request the favour of you to republish them in your Gazette.
This writer states that the English part of the sea-letter, given to our vessels pursuant to the 25th and 27th articles of our commercial treaty with France, is not a just translation of the French part; and this is the negligence on the part of our government, which he supposes may have given rise to the depredations of the French. But it is to be remembered that the French part is also inserted in the sea-letter, which is made out in four languages, French, Spanish, English and Dutch. This French part is precisely conformable to the model annexed to the treaty; and as that is the part particularly addressed to the French cruisers and ships of war, whose commanders are not supposed to understand English, surely the variations in the other part cannot be material as it respects France.
To put this matter in a clearer light, I would ask whether a sea-letter, in which the French part should agree with the form annexed to the treaty, and the English, Spanish and Dutch parts, or either of them be wholly omitted, could be objected to by France? certainly not; for the treaty simply requires that there should be a sea-letter conformable to the model annexed, without declaring that it shall be in this or that language. But surely if the English part might be altogether omitted without invalidating the sea-letter, it cannot be affected by any irregularity in that part, while the others are in due form.
This idea is further confirmed by observing, that the treaty, though executed in French and English, is expressly declared to have been "originally composed and concluded in French." Hence when any dispute arises about its construction, the French is always resorted to, and the meaning of the terms is first according to their sense in that language and not in English.
The main object of the treaty, moreover, in this part of it, is to provide a mode of proof by which, to use its own words, it may appear "that the vessel belongs really and truly, to the subjects of one of the contracting parties." In order to accomplish this object, the article stipulates, "that in case either of the parties should be engaged in war, the vessels belonging to the subjects or people of the other ally, shall be furnished with sea-letters or passports, which shall express the name, the property, and the burthen of the vessel, as well as the name and residence of the master." And this passport it adds, shall be made out according to the form annexed. Here it is obvious that the use of the passport is to ascertain the property, and that the material parts of it are the name, property and burthen of the ship, and the name and residence of the master. Not a word is said about a list of the crew, or a role d'équipage , which was in no degree necessary to this object; and the annexed form was referred to not as a precedent, which must be exactly copied, but as a model, a direction to point out the manner in which this passport should be drawn up.
This was evidently the light in which Mr. Jefferson viewed the matter; for in the original copy, annexed to the treaty, there are several alterations in his own hand-writing made by him while Secretary of State, in order to accommodate the model to the style of our government.
Now it will be found, by referring to the English part of the passport as stated by your correspondent, that, although not an exact copy of the French part, it nevertheless contains all the above mentioned material points, the name, property and burthen of the vessel, and the name and residence of the master. Consequently it complies substantially with the treaty, to the benefit of which, even standing alone, without the French part, it would be sufficient to entitle our vessels.
The part omitted relates to the list of the crew, and security to observe the marine ordinances, without which formalities no French vessel, according to the laws of France, could obtain a clearance in the ports of that country. These circumstances, therefore, were naturally mentioned in the French part of the sea-letter, because without them the sole object of the paper, viz. the proof of the vessel being French property, could not be accomplished, nor any passport given. But it would have been idle to insert them into our part of the sea-letter; because our laws required no such formalities. In order to obtain a clearance or passport among us, no list of the crew, nor any security to observe the marine laws, were necessary; and therefore it would have been foolish to talk of them in the sea-letter.
In short the sea-letters and passports of each nation state the circumstances respectively necessary, by its laws, for proving the property of vessels; but through great caution, and the more completely to avoid disputes, our sea-letters contain both forms, our own and the French: if the first be deficient, surely it may be supplied by the second.
As to the role d'équipage , which your correspondent speaks of, I would observe,
that no such thing is required, or even mentioned, by the treaty. The form of the sea-letter states that the captain "shall enter in the proper office" a list of his crew; but this entry is to be made in the office where he obtains his passport, and not carried with him to sea; and if this regulation referred to our vessels, which evidently is not the case, still the passport itself would be proof that all the requisite formalities had been complied with before it was granted.
The marine ordinance, of France, particularly those of 1704 and 1744, require that neutral vessels in time of war shall be furnished with a list of the crew and passengers, containing their names, place of residence, &c. This list they call a role d'équipage . But their commercial treaty with us, made in February 1778, dispenses with this formality by expressly declaring that the sea-letter and passport shall be sufficient, and omitting to make any mention of the role d'équipage . In July 1778, the French government published a regulation respecting "neutral vessels in time of war;" and this regulation repeats and enforces the provisions made by former ordinances concerning the role d'équipage .
But this regulation, which was the act of one party alone, could not alter the treaty, without the consent of the other: nor was it intended by the French to produce any such effect; for it is expressly confined, in its operation, to "neutral vessels navigating in time of war." The United States, at that time, were not neutral: they were engaged in the war, on the side of France; and therefore this regulation could not have contemplated them.
This subject, of the role d'équipage , is extremely well explained in a decision of one of the French admiralty courts on the case of the brig John, which was captured by a French privateer for want of a role d'équipage . This ground of capture was declared insufficient, and the brig was acquitted. The decision may be found at length in the Philadelphia daily advertiser of Nov. 17th, or about that time, to which I refer such of your readers as have not seen it.
CAROLINIENSIS.
From the Columbian Centinel.
MR. RUSSELL. The spirit of jacobinism is secret, influential, and penetrating. Dark and unconfined in its operations it tends to a complete overthrow of every moral and political principle. It gathers new strength from every defeat, and like the hydra of old adds one head more to the number it originally possessed. It changes repeatedly its manners and means, but the objects are universally the same—death and ambition. Its effects have almost exceeded belief. The wilest politicians of Europe and America have been baffled in their calculations. It was thought to be a meteor which would frighten only for a moment, and then dwindle into thin air. But it has converted Europe into one vast scene of blood. Under the sacred names of liberty and the rights of man it has either humbled or subjugated Holland, Austria, Italy and Spain. England has felt its dreadful effects, and even the crescent of Turkey bows as it approaches. Without a shadow of pretence or declaration of principles, it has overturned constitutions, whose antiquity and excellency entitled them to respect, it has violated all obligation, destroyed the social feelings and the numerous relations which subsist between man and man, and threatens to convert the whole world into a scene of bloodshed, wickedness and universal disorganization. Where these dreadful scenes must end is beyond the researches of short sighted reason. We had lately cause to hope that the war was advancing to a conclusion. The negotiations at Lille and Udina, though covered with mystery and secrecy, it was thought would have a favourable termination. But in France things suffered a total reversion. While peace and order were the unanimous wishes of the French People; while Pastoret was pleading the cause of insulted America, and Bouffier d'Anglas amusing himself with ideal hopes, three of the Directory with the true spirit of jacobinism, proscribed two of their own body, sixty of the councils of Five Hundred and of Elders, and thus has fled all hopes of present tranquility.
The views of jacobinism have been directed towards this country ever since the close of the late war. Under a policy peculiar to its character, it has assumed various appearances. Sometimes engaging, subtle and unassuming, it wished to charm us into a fatal security, that we might become an easy prey to its infernal intentions. At other times threatening, bold and decisive, it wished to frighten us into a man compliance with its views. But the guardian angel of freedom has hitherto protected us from danger. Men and measures have been weighed in the balance, and have not been found wanting. WASHINGTON, HAMILTON, ADAMS and PICKERING, have guided our councils, have stemmed the torrent of fashion, and gloriously directed us through the whirlwind of war.
The late revolution in France must have a decided effect on American measures. Our enjays will either be received and matters amicably adjusted, or they will be treated with contempt, and war be the alternative. If the former should happen, we then will carry on our own matters in peace and security, free from the detentions and adjudications of the British, and the unjustifiable vexations of the French corsairs. If the latter be the last resort, Americans are ready for the contest.
Though in the beginning we had wished to live secluded from the battles of the world and had hoped to view the distant troubles of Europe, like the traveller, who from some unhallowed promontory surveys the fury and effects of a sea storm, yet if we are dragged into the contest, we will never be wanting to ourselves and our country. Americans know what are the rights of freemen, and those rights they will maintain unimpaired or die in maintaining. They do
not with the scenes of France renewed in this country. They will never hold their lives as gifts from any nation, especially from blood-thirsty Frenchmen; from men who insulted and spit upon our venerable President; who infringed our neutrality and raised an alarming rebellion in our country, who have never ceased persecuting, degrading and reviling the American name, and American measures; told us we were a divided nation, and threatened to appeal from the administration to the people, as if the administration was not the free choice of the people. Yes, Americans, Frenchmen are those who now capture and condemn your commerce and fellow citizens without the formalities of trial; who doubtless are at the bottom of Blount's conspiracy, instructed the Spaniards to withhold the polls contrary to the Treaty; tampered with the Indians on the frontiers, and advised them to sharpen their tomahawks and make ready their arrows for war, who have poured upon you the vilest torrents of abuse, and whose crimes, villainies and perfidies are unparalleled in the history of nations.
Such, citizens, are the men with whom you have to deal. On your conduct, your happiness or misery depend. If you wish to be stricken with poverty and overwhelmed with taxation, then like the Hollanders, be cowardly, servile and mean. If you wish to secure tranquility to your country, or die with glorious expectations, then be sober, vigilant and independent, like the inhabitants of Switzerland. I trust you are men. I hope you will prove yourselves worthy the cause in which you are engaged. Then your altars will not be violated, the ashes and mouldering bones of your forefathers will not be thrown into the air, nor will the grey hairs of your beloved WASHINGTON, wave on a pike to the wind. But, calm and collected, the descendants of the heroes of Bunker's-Hill, Trenton, and York-town , will move to the field, and like the old Sword of WASHINGTON, brightened in the blood of your enemies, will gleam in the air, and like the plume of Henry the fourth, guide you to glory and victory. CLARENDON.
The following publications which appeared in the Aurora of January 10, 1794, bear a remarkable resemblance to some which have appeared in 1797.
Extract of a letter from Nantz, dated October 16th 1794, to captain Molinary, Philadelphia.
I cannot send you any news more agreeable or more glorious, than that the republic is saved notwithstanding the infamous treasons that daily come to light. Culmine suffered last month and many generals, who were of his plot, have shared his fate, but no matter, all is well, ca ira .
England has lost ten thousand men before Dunkirk, and Spain has lost her three camps near Perpignan. We are in Catalonia. The king of Savoy has lost all his dominions, except Piedmont, where he is so closely hemmed in, that he cannot escape; his treasure, cannon provisions and ammunition have all fallen into our hands. Lyons is reduced to ashes: ten thousand emigrants were there put to the sword after having sustained a siege of two months. All that remains to be subdued is the devoted town of Toulon, which has been betrayed to the English and which we are now closely besieging with an army of 72 thousand men. As for the lawless banditti of this country who were so insignificant when you left this they are become an object of serious concern. In June last two hundred thousand of them attacked us at all the points in the city, but were repulsed with considerable loss; they have since repassed the Loire. For these two months 180 thousand men of the republican troops have been in pursuit of these insurgents.
Not a day passes but they attack them, and it is probable that before the end of this month they will be utterly destroyed. All the navy and all the merchantmen are called into actual service. Preparations are making for a descent on England, and it is thought that the troops here consisting of 180 thousand men, are intended for that expedition. Naples and the Duke of Tuscany have just declared war against us. No matter; we are driving all before us. The Austrians, Prussians, Hessians and Dutch can hold out no longer.
A fresh levy of 450 thousand men has lately been completed, all well armed and equipped; a part of them are already on the frontiers, and the rest are soon to follow. Another levy is now raising of the like number, 40 thousand cavalry are already enrolled and on their march for the frontiers.
The first levy was composed of men of every rank without distinction from the age of 18 to 25, and the other levy which is almost completed is to be composed of men from the age of 25 to 45. Every young man and widower without children is obliged to march. All utensils of iron and all bells are carried to the national foundries. Our calendar is reformed. Men of improved understandings have introduced more order into it and made it more worthy of a free people. We have expelled from it all the saints, all the monuments of ignorance and fanaticism which have done so much mischief and which are the causes of our present sufferings. Instead of those vile miscreants who owe their canonization to their sluggish life and their imbecility we have substituted the names of those heroes who have done honour to human nature in ancient times, and who are now our models. The months are of 30 days, the weeks of 10 and at the end of each weekday is consecrated to repose and to the celebration of the epocha of our immortal revolution. Four hundred merchants and stockjobbers have been executed at Marfille. This example has made that town and Bourdeaux return to the principles of our revolution. Commercial aristocracy attempted to succeed the aristocracy of the nobles and the priesthood, but this the interior depart-
ments did not relish. We shall be free and we shall leave to posterity either a dreadful catastrophe to bewail, or grand examples for their imitation.
"Eighty more deputies to the National Convention have been lately arrested, of which number are Paux and Baillet . They are accused of wishing the restoration of monarchy in the person of Louis XVII. Those concerned in the disturbances of Lyons, Toulon and Vendee are immediately to be tried."
C O N G R E S S.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY—DECEMBER 4.
Mr. JOSEPH HEISTER, from Pennsylvania (in the place of Mr. Ege) appeared and took his oath and seat.
Mr. Gregg, from Pennsylvania, Mr. Skinner, from Massachusetts, Messrs. Burgess and Bryan, from North-Carolina, Mr. Sumpter, from South-Carolina, and Mr. Davis, from Kentucky, made their appearance to-day.
Mr. Coit, from the committee of Elections, reported on the memorial of Robert Rutherford, complaining of the undue election of General Morgan, that they had examined the proofs adduced, and that they were wholly insufficient to support the allegations contained in his memorial.
Mr. Coit moved that the house concur with the report; but upon the wishes of Messrs. J. Parker and T. Claiborne, it was committed to a committee of the whole for Thursday.
Mr. Livingston, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made reports on the petitions of John C. Normand and Henry Sheriot, who prayed for the re-imposition of duties on wine destroyed by fire. The report stated that there was no doubt of the fact being as set forth; but that the house had of late years rejected all such applications, not only as inequitable, but on the ground of its being impossible to guard against imposition, and therefore referring to former decisions, determine the prayer of the petitioner could not be granted.
Mr. L. also made a report on the petition of Frederick Cyrus, praying to have the management of a mining scheme, stating that, as the committee knew of no such plan, and the house had no power to make the appointment, the prayer of the petition could not be granted.
The house concurred in these reports.
Mr. DWIGHT FOSTER presented the petition of Thomas Carpenter, stating that he was editor of the American Senator, published during the last session of Congress ending in March last; that at the commencement of that session he presented a memorial to the house, praying its support of his work; that the house had declined supporting it as a body, but receiving individual assurances of support from many of the members, he had been induced to engage in the work; but the event had proved unfavourable to him; he hoped now, therefore, that he should be recompensed by the house engaging to take three copies for each member of the work he proposed to publish this session (provided he met with the support he prayed for) which, computing the session at eighteen weeks, he supposed would not amount to more than 2250 dollars.
Mr. D. Foster moved that this petition be referred to a select committee. Mr. Coit objected to a reference. The house, he said, had so often determined to have nothing to do with the publication of the debates, that he thought it time to have done with the subject. He hoped, therefore, the petition might lie upon the table. Mr. Foster and Mr. Thatcher spoke in favour of the committal; and the motion was put and carried, and a committee of three members appointed to report thereon.
Mr. GOODRICH presented a petition from the Deputy Postmaster of Hartford, praying for additional compensation. Referred to a select committee.
Mr. W. CLAIBORNE presented a petition from sundry citizens of the state of Virginia, complaining of being aggrieved by the laying duty upon stills, and praying relief.
Mr. CLAIBORNE was doubtful as to what committee this petition ought to go; he thought it best to go to the committee of ways and means; but on being informed no such committee was at present in existence, and Mr. Harrison wishing the subject to go to a select committee, he consented. Mr. New thought it would be best to appoint a committee to enquire what amendments were necessary to the act. Mr. J. Parker was in favour of a committee of ways and means; and Mr. Nicholas moved that a committee of ways and means be appointed.
A Committee of Ways and Means was accordingly appointed, and consisted of the following members, viz. Messrs. Harper, Gallatin, Griswold, Blount, Hofman, Craik, Brent, A. Follen, Sewall, Morris, Davis, Sinnickson, W. C. Claiborne, Bayard, Champlaine, and Baldwin.
Mr. STIGGEAVES presented the petition of Abraham Jones, a brevet captain in the war, praying for the pay of a captain, to which he states himself entitled. Referred to the committee of Claims.
Mr. DWIGHT FOSTER moved that the committee of claims be discharged from the further consideration of the petition of John Layman, which had already been more than once reported and decided upon. Agreed, and that he have leave to withdraw his petition.
Mr. W. C. CLAIBORNE presented the remonstrance and petition of the Legislature of the state of Tennessee, complaining of the extension of the boundary of the United States into the Cherokee country; of the proclamation of col. Butler, requiring all persons settled upon the land included in the boundary, within a very short space, and at an inclement season, to remove therefrom, by which nearly 3000 persons had been greatly distressed; of the conduct of Mr.

Hawkins, &c. praying relief.—Referred to a select committee.
Mr. ORIS moved that the petition of Samuel Moore, of Boston, praying to be reimbursed a certain sum of money which he stated himself to have been robbed of, presented last session, be referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.—Agreed.
Mr. SITGREAVES said, he was prepared to make a report from the committee appointed at the last session, to sit during the recess, for the purpose of collecting evidence and substantiating charges against William Blount a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors; but as that committee was appointed and received its instructions with closed galleries, he supposed, except the injunction of secrecy were taken off, it would be necessary that the galleries should be closed whilst the report was made, though the committee were of opinion there was not anything in the report, which ought not to be made public. He therefore moved that the report should be received in the usual way.
The Speaker read the rule of the house on this subject, and said, he did not think any motion necessary, if the Committee were of opinion, secrecy was not necessary.
Mr. THATCHER thought it was necessary that the injunction of secrecy ought to be taken off before the report was made.
Mr. SITGREAVES made a motion to that effect which was carried. He then presented the report, which the clerk proceeded to read.
The Committee state that soon after their appointment, they received a trunk from J. Ross, Esq. containing sundry papers belonging to William Blount, which had been seized by order of the Senate. From these papers, they made a selection, and returned the remainder to W. Blount. A violent presumption arose from the perusal of the papers, that Nicholas Romayne of the city of New York, was intimately connected with Mr. Blount; the Committee conceiving it to be their duty, therefore to prevent the escape of N. Romayne, by securing his person and papers, and issued a writ for that purpose, the execution of which they placed in the hands of the Secretary of State, who made capt. W. Eaton, messenger on the occasion. On the 12th of July, the messenger returned with Nicholas Romayne, and a number of his papers (such of which as are material are reported.) Having finished his examination, N. Romayne gave security for his appearance before the Senate on the trial of W. Blount.
A letter signed James Grant, found among W. Blount's papers, and the letter from the latter to James Carey, made it necessary to secure their persons and papers. Major T. Lewis was employed to do the business. He was also to bring along with him John Rogers.—In the interim, the Committee received the examination of James Carey, taken at Tellico Blockhouse. On the 25th September, Major Lewis arrived at Germantown, with Grant, Rogers and Carey. These persons were examined, and Major Grant gave bond for his appearance before the Senate.
To complete the series of correspondence between Mr. Blount and Mr. Romayne, the letter No. 9, seemed to be wanting. On the 13th of July, it was received by the Secretary of State, under an anonymous cover, in a foreign language.
Having heard of Capt. Chisholme having failed from Philadelphia, in a vessel belonging to Mr. Wm. Davy, they sent for Mr. Davy, and examined him; his examination led to the examination of George Lether, and others.
The committee mention that the Chevalier Yrujo, called upon them, and made a communication which implicated a person of the name of Mitchell. They immediately wrote to Major Lewis on the subject; he received their letter, but could not find the person. A second communication was made by the Chevalier on the subject.
After stating a number of other circumstances, which we were not able to collect, the Committee conclude their report, by regretting that they have not been able to obtain more complete information on the subject, but assure the house that nothing in their power has been wanting to obtain it.
The report being gone through, Mr. SITGREAVES said, the reading of the documents referred to would take up much time of the house, and as it was desirable that they should be printed for the use of the members as soon as possible, he should wish the reading might be dispensed with, and that the usual vote of printing might be agreed to.
Mr. GALLATIN hoped the papers might be read, as the report consisted chiefly of a reference to them.
The reading of the documents was then entered upon as follows:
 No. 1. A letter from William Blount to Dr. Romayne.  2. do. From Dr. Romayne to William Blount.  3. do. Dr. Romayne to W. Blount.  4. do. W. Blount to Dr. Romayne.  5. do. Dr. Romayne to W. Blount.  6. do. from do. to do.  7. do. W. Blount to Dr. Romayne.  8. do. Dr. Romayne to W. Blount.  9. do. from do. to do.  Mr. SITGREAVES (who read this part of the papers) mentioned that the above was the letter included to the Secretary of State, anonymously, in a foreign language, signed "An Eternal Enemy to Foreign Influence." Mr. THATCHER enquired in what language the anonymous letter was written. Mr. Dawson thought it necessary to state that because this letter was written in the Spanish language it should give rise to groundless suspicions, that the committee had the strongest proof that it was written by an American gentleman.  10. do. Dr. Romayne to W. Blount.  11. do. John Chisholme to W. Blount, from Chisholme to Col. M c Key, and from Chisholme to John Rogers. 
 12. do. Dr. Romayne to W. Blount.  13. do. from do. to do.  14. do. W. Blount to James Carey, (which has been published in all the papers.)  15. do. W. Blount to John Rogers.  16. do. do. to Major Wiley.  17. do. do. to James Carey.  18. do. Robert Linton to Dr. Romayne.  19. do. James Grant to William Blount.  20. do. Dr. Romayne to W. Blount.  21. do. do. to do.  22. do. do. to do.  23. do. James Grant to W. Blount.  24. do. W. Blount to Dr. Romayne.  25. do. do. to do.  26. do. Dr. Romayne to W. Blount.  27. A writing found among the papers of Dr. Romayne and acknowledged by him to be an unfinished letter to W. Blount.  28. A paper endorsed by Judge Turner, containing an account of different military posts.  29. W. Blount's circular letter, after his impeachment (which has been published).  30. The deposition of Dr. Romayne before the committee. 
The deponent states, that he had been acquainted with Mr. Blount since 1782; that he became acquainted with Chisholme whilst in treaty with Mr. Blount in land speculations; sometime after the deponent intended going to London to sell his land, and the falling in price of that property prevented him; "at Governor Blount was to have procured a law passed in Tennessee to enable aliens to hold land, the deponent spoke of the different letters which had passed between W. Blount and himself on the subject of Louisiana, which the former regretted the English did not possess, and spoke of going to England on the business, he regretted the Floridas did not belong to the United States. It was understood between them that it was most favorable for Louisiana to belong to the Spaniards, but that the English had much better have it than the French; they agreed that it was necessary to found certain persons in Philadelphia on the subject, as well as in Virginia and the southern states, spoke of his conversation to Blount about going to England; but that Mr. Blount neglecting to answer his letters, he gave up the project.
After this evidence, follows the cross-examination of the committee. The letters which passed between W. Blount and N. Romayne bear date from Feb. to May, and are chiefly on the project of going to England, on the business of Louisiana. Mr. R. frequently speaks with great confidence of success, and often introduces in his letters the critical situation of the European powers, and the improbability of peace.
31. Next follows the examination of Mr. William Davy of this city, which relates to the sailing of Chisholme in the brig John Henderson, which he chartered and which cleared out for Hamburg, but was bound for London on the 20th March; that his passage was taken and paid for by R. Linton, by means of Mr. Thornton; Mr. D. repeats conversation which took place between them as to his business; that he was to command a squadron against Peninsular, and a variety of other circumstances; Mr. D. also mentions several interviews with Mr. Linton on the business. He also produced a letter from his brother in London, mentioning Chisholme having endeavored to get money from him; but before he gave him any, he applied to Lord Grenville's office, to know if he had got money from thence, and finding they had supplied him largely, he declined letting him have any.
32. Evidence of George Lether relates to Chisholme's being at his house with a party of Indians; of his conversation about going to Europe, and of his business there; that whilst he was at his house he was arrested for 400 dollars, and that he told him he was obliged to sacrifice a note of Mr. Bond's for 500 dollars at a loss of five or six dollars in the 100, to satisfy the demand.
33. The examination of William Bell refutes what is said above about sacrificing the note of 500 dollars, as he states that he gave Chisholme credit, from time to time, and that the note of 400 dollars was not paid at all.
34. A letter from the Secretary of State to the committee, stating what had passed between him and the British minister, in which amongst other things, it is asserted that Mr. Linton gave Chisholme no money at all; that he only paid his passage to the owner, and gave him an order for 200 on his banker in London.
35. A note from Mr. Linton to the Secretary of State.
36. Lord Grenville's note to Mr. Linton, in which the British government declines to accede to the proposals made to them respecting the Floridas, &c.
37. Evidence of Elisha B. Hopkins with respect to conversation held with Chisholme.
38. Dr. Charles Buxton's examination relates to conversation between him and Dr. Romayne.
39. John Franklin was examined with respect to Chisholme being at Lether's at the same time with him. Spoke of his conversation respecting Louisiana and Florida, W. Blount and the British minister.
40. James Carey's and John Rogers's evidence went to the same effect.
The reading of the papers having continued for more than two hours, and it being three o'clock, Mr. Dent said, as he observed there were yet several more papers to read, he should move for the house to adjourn. The motion was carried 39 to 31.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 4. COMMUNICATION.
The charge of the chief justice of Pennsylvania (Mr. M c Key) to the grand jury, at a court of oyer and terminer, held at Philadelphia, on the 27th ultimo, has become the subject of much conversation, more especially however that part which respects the "crime of libelling."
We have paid particular attention ourselves to this part of his charge. We do cover in it, it is true, many sentiments which have much weight; but we have not found any which are peculiarly new, as far as relates to general principles.
We with we could give his honor as much credit for the application as for the selection of the opinions he has offered on the subject.
A studied, and finally a direct charge against an individual editor of the city of Philadelphia, appears, most clearly, to have governed the judges' mind, while elucidating the cases of libels, which were more immediately cognizable by the jury.
Warmth of temper, if our recollection
serves us rightly, has been, and not seldom, attached to the operations of the judges' mind; and a little more caution and coolness perhaps would have been serviceable to him on the occasion of which we are speaking.
It is far from our wish to vindicate the licentiousness of the press, or to exculpate any individual implicated in the charge; but when we think we perceive a greater regard paid to the feelings of the foreign objects of the supposed libels, than to our own magistracy, who have been frequently the subjects of greater scandal, we cannot hesitate to pronounce the present notice of them, partial, inconsistent, and derogatory to our national honor and independence.
PARTIAL, because a pointed and arduous support of the foreign ministers of the French and Spanish nations, is evidently attempted; while former vile and unjust charges against our late and present chief magistrate, and the heads of departments, issuing from other presses, have not only escaped the notice of the law, but been openly countenanced.
INCONSISTENT, because Mr. M c Key himself, in another part of his charge, enforces the injury arising from the defraction of public characters, by remarking—
"And where libels are printed against persons employed in a public capacity, they receive an aggravation, as they tend to scandalize the government, by reflecting on those who are entrusted with the administration of public affairs and thereby not only endanger the public peace, as all others do, by stirring up the parties immediately concerned to acts of revenge, but have also a direct tendency to breed in the people a dislike of their governors, and incline them to faction and sedition."
Yet the notorious and flagrant violation of every principle of moderation and justice, have been long permitted by editors, equally under his honor's cognizance.
We consider his present notice of libels as derogatory to our national honor and independence, inasmuch as the view which the foreign powers (and even those for whom the judge has expressed so much delicate anxiety) will have of that conduct which overlooks our domestic character and interests, while it is tremblingly alive to the feelings of those who cannot rightly expect such attention.
Mr. M c Key is pleased to distinguish between those publications which "are for the purpose of reformation, and those of defamation." This is a very just distinction; but would have appeared in better colors, if it had been made, and acted upon before.
We equally agree with his sentiments when he says (speaking of libellers) "were those to escape with impunity—the fairest and best characters, that this or any other country ever produced, would be vilified and blasted, if not ruined."
There are so many of those "fairest and best characters that ever this or any other country produced," the vilifications of which have afforded ample opportunity for the exercise of his honour's watchfulness; but this, it appears, has been specially reserved for those Foreigners who have not only "vilified" those ornaments of our country, but have in every possible shape, interfered with our most sacred rights as freemen, and injured our most essential interests!
The following interesting though melancholy circumstance is lately given as a fact in the London Oracle.
By letters from Mill-street, in the county of Derry received yesterday, the following particulars have reached us:—
Mr. O—se, a respectable gentleman in the neighbourhood, received an anonymous letter that his only daughter carried on an intrigue with the son of an eminent lawyer, then in the country.
The Father listened to the tale—the innocent levities of his child be construed into an unbecoming forwardness—he conceived her guilty—and the fondness of the father was overcast with gloom and grief. Distrust took place of confidence, and he meditated a deep revenge against the man whom he looked upon as the disposer of a child's honour.
Pensive gloomy, and distrustful, every effort of the daughter to cheer her fond parent only served to rivet those opinions which he too hastily formed. The daughter apprehended a derangement of his mental faculties, and watched all his motions with evident marks of fear and trembling. Thus were the pious affections of the child impeded to a consciousness of her own guilt. About a fortnight ago, the fatal evening arrived when death drops the curtain on the following catastrophe.
The father repaired to a copse adjoining his own garden, where he surprised the youthful lovers in amorous dalliance. Rage had stopped the power of utterance—he was about to present the fatal pistol at the fond pair.
Just at the instant his purpose was shaken by a piercing shriek.
It was the shriek of the daughter, who had watched her father, whom she feared had long resolved upon suicide. She seized his arm—the parties made their escape.
The offending female, it appeared, was her own waiting woman, who dressed herself in her mistress's clothes to meet her lover.
The truth rushed on the father's mind, he had debased his darling child by suspicion. He was in the act of committing murder—reflection slept not between him and death—he clapt the pistol to his own head and expired in the daughter's arms.
The young lady has fallen a victim to melancholy, and the return of her senses is hopeless.
BOSTON, November 28. A CONFLAGRATION.
During the clash of a very considerable time, Boston has not experienced those calamities from the fiery element, which it has too often witnessed, and to which, from its
construction, it appears devoted. The facility produced by the long suspension of these distressing accidents, is superladed by the most poignant grief, by the creat of yesterday morning.
Fifteen minutes before two o'clock, the building occupied by Mrs. Broaders and Mrs. Welles, was observed in a flame. So completely had the fire attained the mastery when discovered, that it was with extreme difficulty the tenants of the building escaped with their lives. The alarm was first given by a person in the street, when the blaze was pouring out of the windows, and two people just rushing from the doors. The always-alert inhabitants were soon summoned to the scene which required their exertions; but notwithstanding the most spirited labour directed by the ablest judgment, the voracious flames made more greedy by the high wind which prevailed, consumed the building occupied by Mrs. Broaders and Welles, and the houses improved by Mr. Haggart, Mr. Evans, Mrs. Monterief, Mr. Jarret, and Mr. Farmer; when the course of the conflagration was stopped. The house of Mr. Hoffman, on the windward side of the fire, was much injured.
Mrs. Broaders had a well furnished house, with accommodations for a large number of boarders, and a handsome stock of seamens' clothing, which were mostly consumed.
Mrs. Welles, lost all her furniture, and most of the articles in a small huckler's shop.
Mr. Haggart, the owner of the places tenanted by himself, Messrs. Farmer, Evans, Monterief and Jarret, have been the principal sufferers in this melancholy occurrence. The estate might be valued at 3000, purchased with the earnings of industry, and the savings of economy.
Mr. Farmer preferred most of the stock of a large grocery store, but owing to the hurry of removal has to regret the loss of stock worth of property. He desires his most grateful thanks may be rendered to the numerous friends who assisted him. The rest of the persons mentioned experienced loss in the removal of their property, as did also, the occupiers of houses and stores to which the flames did not extend.
FROM FRANCE.
On Sunday arrived at Plymouth, capt. Spooner, in 46 days from Bourdeaux. Several of our obliging friends favored us with Paris papers to Oct. 3d received by this captain.
The prospect of the renewal of hostilities between France and Germany is undiminished. Every preparation on each side is persevered in. The last official news from the army of Italy was to the 23d of Sept. at which period the Emperor had not acceded to the last propositions made, say the Directory; but the Paris papers say, the Directors were forming a new ultimatum, which they intended to submit to the Emperor, as their last overtures for a pacification.
The amies of the Rhine and Moselle, and Sambre and Meuse, were to be united under Gen. Angeureau, and form one army, to be called the army of Germany.
The Cis-Rhinian Republic is organizing. It is stated, that the British have asked to send a new Plenipotentiary to Lille.
Every branch of the French Government had been occupied in doing honor to the names of Hoche. In the funeral procession the buff of Franklin, our Countryman, was carried.
Nothing new is mentioned of the Conspiracy. The most rigorous measures were persevered in to prevent the denounced party from gaining an ascendancy again. It was proposed in the Legislative Body that all passports anterior to that date (Oct 1,) should be annulled.
It seems that Carnot, Boissy d'Anglas, Portalis, Pastoret, Dumolard, Duplanter, Imbert Colombes, and some others, condemned to transportation, had been so fortunate as to escape, and had reached Switzerland.
The American consul at Dunkirk, inculpated, as is said, by some papers found at Calais, has been arrested by order of the Directory.
The interior of France was considerably agitated in parts remote from the government. Rebellion existed, and assassinations were frequent.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Oct. 4.
"Two of our Commissioners have arrived at Paris, we hope they may be able to re-establish the good understanding that once existed between the two countries, and set our political and commercial relations upon the footing they ought to stand. Certainly it is of importance to both that amity should be restored to them."
Captain Spooner says, little information is to be obtained at Bourdeaux, as freedom of discourse is dangerous; and on account of the frequent destruction of the post-riders, papers are not regularly received from Paris.
Talleyrand Perigord is succeeded by one Paganel, as Secretary for foreign affairs. A packet from London, in 32 days, arrived at Halifax, November 12. We have Halifax papers to November 9.
For Sale by the Subscriber,
 10 bales Coffas  40 do. Baltas  11 do. Mamoudy  17 do. Chimiz  7 do. Tookay  2 do. Gorah  25 do. Meranguness  5 do. Check Stripes  1 do. Guazze  1 box Diapers  7 do. Umbrillas  25 pipes finest particular Madeira Wine, of the vintage 1705. 
MORDECAI LEWIS.
December 6. 32W4W
Geenteel Boarding & Lodging. A Family may be accommodated with a Drawing Room, two Bed Chambers, and suitable accommodation for servants—at no. 58, north Fourth Street. Dec. 5—8ts
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 5.
JOHN CALDWELL, Esq. is appointed Chief Clerk in the War Department, vice John Stagg, Esq. resigned.
This day is appointed for the meeting of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at the State House in this city.
An observance by a public officer in the Aurora Theatre is to be opened on Tuesday evening. Price of Box and Pit to be reduced to their original standard.
Richard Harper, arraigned for counterfeiting and issuing bad coin, was found guilty in form and manner according to indictment; and was sentenced to 60 dollars penalty and imprisonment in the goal and penitentiary house for five years; besides forfeiting to the Commonwealth all his lands, &c.
A paper in the German language, under the title of "The German Porcupine" is to be published at Lancaster on the first January next.
Frequent complaints are heard of impositions on the part of inducers towards travellers in the stages, who are compelled to go to such taverns as the proprietors of the stages less proper to carry them to—A man was lately charged, and compelled to pay, at a house in Trenton, three shillings for a bowl of beer! and milk!
It is not an uncommon thing for the lives of passengers to be put in jeopardy by the carelessness or unskillfulness of the stage drivers. A stage bound to Baltimore the week before last, was overcast and several of the passengers badly wounded. It was said the driver was intoxicated. The practice of giving drink to the drivers to induce them to drive faster, occasions some of these accidents.
Married, on Saturday 25th Nov. last, by Rev. Dr. Collin, Capt. Thomas Morgan, of this city, to Miss Mary Turner, daughter of Mr. John Turner, of Southwark.
* * The letter to the Subscriber in the Gazette of the United States of the 24th and 28th Nov by another Subscriber, is received, and under consideration.
A stated meeting of the Philadelphia Society, for the information and assistance of persons emigrating from Foreign countries, will be held To-morrow Evening, 6th inst. at 6 o'clock at the College in Fourth Street—Punctual attendance is particularly requested. THOS. L. BRISTOLL, Sec'y.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
   ARRIVED. DAYS.     Brig Grace, Wills, Amsterdam 60   Schr. Charlotte, Jackson New-York 21   Maria, Eugene Virginia 21   John Brown, Stratton Do 18   Peggy, Dalby Do 20   Nancy and Betsy, Hall Do 15   Betsy, Welsh Boston 14   Sloop Bruno, Burr N. York 11   President Slidmore Do 10   Stork, Peffer Boston 13    Capt. Wills left at Amsterdam, the Dispatch Dennis, to sail in 4 days for this port. The brig Lovely Lass, Dominick of this port, sailed 3 days before the Grace, for Boston. The ship Voltair and Clabber, together with the brigs Minerva, and Pilgrim, all outward bound, left New-Castle yesterday morning. The ship, captain Brown, from New-York to Philadelphia, was cast away last Thursday, on Hereford bar—captain and crew saved.
The ship Thomas Chubb, Clark, from Martinico; John M c Neal, from Amsterdam; Mary, Paton, from the Havana; brig Taurus from St. Croix, and several others were at the fort last evening.
Baltimore, December 2.
ARRIVED.
   Ship Jane, Smith, Bremen   Carolina, Lusher, Havanna   Seymour, Nelson, Philadelphia   Junco, Senghunch, Bremen   Catharine, Russel, Guadalupe   Fanny & Jane, Conway, Hispaniola   David Stewart, Jones, Jamaica   Betsy, Dougle, Halifax   Favourite, Carter, Norfolk   Schr. Betty, Corsuch, Hispaniola   Ceres, Higgins, Port-au-Prince   John Vinnig, Connell, Martinique   Guardian, West-Indies   Lydia, Whittleby, New-York   President, Blin, Washington   William & Joseph, Riddle, Passama-   quody.  
LANCASTER, December 2.
On Wednesday the 22d the Canawago Canal, was opened for the first time for the passage of boats. The Governor of the Commonwealth and a great number of citizens attended. We are told the Canal is completed in a masterly manner, and equals the most sanguine expectations of the Company.
URIAS SMITH,
No. 20, 7th Third Street—HAS FOR SALE, A neat and general assortment of Broad Cloths, Kerseymeres, Napt and Dress Coatings. ALSO, A variety of Gentlemen's fashionable fancy Waistcoats, silk Hosiery, &c. December 6. *oatw
FOR SALE,
Several fonts of Types—half worn. Including Long Primer, about 400 weight, in good condition, and would answer the purpose of a country printer as well as new. Enquire of the Printer. nov. 30.
Wanted, to Hire,
A large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or in more for a longer term. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. cott

FOR SALE —by the SUBSCRIBERS, An elegant assortment of Madras HANDKERCHIEFS, by the bale. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Nov. 21. Penn-street
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, Madeira Wine, first quality, in pipes Madeira Wine, New-York quality, in pipes Lisbon Wine, in pipes CLOVES and } of the latest importation, in boxes NUTMEGS } Spanish Wool, in Bales, suitable for Hatters. Willings & Francis, Penn-street, No. 21. Nov. 1. w&stf
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, consisting of Bastas, of various qualities & prices Coffees } Purjum Cloths Sanas } Buzz y do. Hulubuns } Charconna Dorea Pine Cloth } Tanjibs Chintz and Calicoes } Mulmuls Mamoudys } Checks Maharagonges } Patas Hhkfs. Guinabys } Mulmul do. Pinalicoes } Bandannas Salanghys } Siffoys Gillie Romals } Choppa Romals Mock Pullets } Soory do. Perfums of various colours 200 tons SUGAR 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis.
THE PIERCE GOODS Of the Ganges are now open and exposed to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth Street. LANDING, From on board the Ship Cleopatra, Samuel Newell, commander, from London, 60 tons of the best clean Russia Hemp 60 cases of bottled BROWN STOUT. For sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street. Willings & Francis. Oct. 31. d
Just arrived, From Port-au-Prince, and for sale by the sub- scribers, No. 21, Penn-street, 612 hogsheads } 82 tierces } Prime Coffee 523 barrels } 646 bags } Willings & Francis. Oct. 28. s
FOR SALE, BY Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut Street, A cargo of choice Bourdeaux Brandy, 21 and 24 proof, just landed 250 bales of Bourbon cotton of a superior quality 9 do. Surat, do. do. A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales Bourdeaux Indigo of the first quality High proof Jamaica Spirits Old London particular Madeira wine } In pipes & do. market do. } qr. casks. New England rum in hogsheads Genuine Holland Gin in pipes Claret in cases Sperm-castled candles and strained oil Prime Boston beef Choice Hallifax Salmon in barrels and half barrels do. Herring in do. Belt-Boston Mackerel in barrels of the full fare. New-England tow-fish A few tons of Russia cordage Russia feathers Clover and Timothy seed in casks Long whole-hone No. 1, 2, and 3, Boston fall duck A few chests first quality Hylon tea Carolina rice in whole and half tierces and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. November 8. d2w.
NOW LANDING, At South-street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 700 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been selected) 85 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags 10 legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers for sale, Just landed from Ship Amity, from Jamaica, 200 hds. Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. November 23. d6w
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and re- turns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for these twenty-five years past. takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school will be open'd on Wednesday the 23d instant, at his Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. Practising Balls will commence on Tues- day, 6th December, and be continued every Tuesday, during the season. Nov. 17. 22wtf.
Musical Instrument Manufactory, 167, Arch-street. TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. HARPER, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired fide board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, sonopander and French harp stop, which for facility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he flatters himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for CASH. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c. N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in ex- change for new. November 18. 22w 2mo.
THOMAS RANDALL, Presents his respect to his friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 88, Spruce-street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and out- standing claims in any part of the United States. He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his ser- vices will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24 32wtf
DANCING. MR. FRANCIS, Of the New Theatre, respectfully informs the public, that he no longer means to continue his Dancing School in conjunction with Mr. Byrne, but will open it separately early in December, and hopes still to receive the accustomed patronage with which he has been honored, and which it will be his constant endeavor to deserve. Private parties may be instructed at his own house, No. 70, north Eighth-street. November 20. conf
Wants a place, As a Wet Nurse, a young woman, who can be well recommended. Inquire in Eleventh street, near Race-street. Nov. 27. codtw
A Journeyman Hair-Dresser, WHO is sober and steady, and understands his business, may have immediate em- ployment, on application to GEORGE AB- BOTT, No. 9, Chestnut-street. Nov. 27. codtw
Canal Lottery---No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at WM. BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street. Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for register- ing and examining in these, the City of Washing- ton, No. II. and Pateros Lottery, and informa- tion where tickets may be had in most of the Lotte- ries 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, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. November 15. s
NOTICE. THE Stockholders of the Bank of the United States, are informed that according to the statute of Incorporation a general Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the first day of January next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the Eleventh section of the Bye Laws the Stockholders of the said Bank are hereby notified to assemble in general Meet- ing at the same place on Tuesday the second day of January next at five o'clock in the E- vening. By order of the Board of directors, G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Second fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be e- ligible for the next succeeding year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an Election may always be re-elected. Philadelphia, Nov. 18. 1797. fte
NOTICE. To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's and EDWARD FOX's Engagements. IN consequence of many having been prevent- ed, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may ap- ply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as re- linquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. November 23. tuth&frem.
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 120 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. comt. Nov. 15.
FOR SALE by the Subscriber, White Plattillas Brown Hollands White Sheetings Dowlas Silesia bordered Handkerchiefs Striped Siamouses Black Ribbons, No. 3 and 4 Glass Tumblers, and Looking Glasses, in in cases, &c. &c. George Pennock. November 6. codtw
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Move- ments, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Punice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, hand and tail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. Apprentices Wanted. November 3. f&ut
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, Is now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZICHA- RIAH POULENS, Jun. No. 80, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 22wtf
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 Flannels Ditto full small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicat Silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrabs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankeens, and Few chests best Hylon Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 10 by 14—and 15 lbs. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. November 28. 32wtf
Imported (via New York) on the Ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut street, between Second and Third streets, the follow- ing articles: Maha-gonges } Charconna Dorea Chintz and Calicoes } Dacca-worked muslins Gillie Romals } Bandannas Mallas & Pinalicoes } Charra Romals Blue cloth } Hila ribbon Mull Mullhankers } Balapores Patua } do. } Banares Opium Leffer Cardamum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. November 27. tuth&4w
A farm for sale, IN Perth Amboy in the state of New-Jersey, 1 of four hundred acres, including a proper proportion of meadow, of arable and wood land, and salt marsh: There is on the premises, a good apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees, it is well watered with springs and brooks, it is bounded on two sides with navi- gable waters and has a good mill site, its situa- tion is healthy and pleasant, commanding a view of the navigation of Perth Amboy and its environs, and convenient to the finest fish and oysters in their proper season, it abounds with natural manure from which, with the advan- tages of the salt marsh by applying the hay there- from to the keeping of flocks, may at a small expense, be enriched to a great degree and ren- dered one of the first grazing farms in the state; it is well calculated for a farmer or a gentle- man's seat, having several eligible sites for building. This farm will be sold together or divided, as may suit a purchaser, at private sale, or if not sold, will be set up at public auc- tion on Tuesday the nineteenth day of Decem- ber next, at the house of Robert Ralston, inn- keeper in Perth Amboy, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises by application to John or Matthias Haffey at Perth Amboy, from whom or from the Hon. Jonathan Dayton, Esq. speaker of the house of representatives of the United States now in Philadelphia, from Mat- thias Williamson, jun. Esq. or Mr. Samuel Smith at Elizabeth-Town further information may be obtained,—and who are possessed of maps of the farm. Perth Amboy, Nov. 16, 1797. 25—codt&8D
FOR SALE, By the SUBSCRIBER, at his Store, No. 75, South Water-street, A general assortment of China Ware Black and coloured Sattins Do. do. Lutestrings Do. do. Handkerchiefs Do. do. Sewing Silks Imperial and Hylon Teas Long and short Naakeens Quick Silver, in tubs Holland Gin, in pipes Assorted Glass Ware, in cases White and brown Havana Sugars, in boxes Molasses, in hogsheads St. Croix Rum and Sugar, in do. London particular Madeira Wine Sherry and Malaga Wines, in quarter casks Red, yellow and pale Marks, in chests Logwood, &c. &c. Nov. 7.—tuth&4w JOSEPH SIMS.
From Marseilles. THE CARGO Of the Swedish barque Gustavus Adolphus, from Marseilles, consisting of the following articles, is discharging at Mr. Latimer's wharf, and for sale by the subscribers BRANDY, well flavored, of 2, 3 & 4th proof Claret, in hogsheads Ditto, in cases Frontignac Wine, in cases of 30 bottles Olive Oil, of a superior quality, in baskets of 6 and 12 bottles Capers Olives Almonds Day Verdigrise Writing Paper Umbrellas (Silk) of 28, 30 and 32 inches Taffeties Long and short white Kid Gloves for Women Silk Stockings Handkerchiefs, in imitation of Madras Artificial Flowers and Garlands Official Feathers Ribbons Perfumery Scented Hair-Powder and Pomatum Manna in forts Cream Tartar. BENJAMIN MORGAN & ROBERT ANDREWS. September 27. cots
FOR SALE, by the Package, For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz. Book and Jacobet Muffins plain } Stripes, and Checks } Assorted in do. do. Tambooured } packages. do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & } gentlemen's neck do. Jacobet chintz mullin for home and the West India market, Pullicote and linen handkerchiefs, for do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz shawls. The above goods entitled to drawback on ex- portation. Also a few Scotch cambricks and an assortment of mullin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6. 22wtf
400,000 weight of choice St. Do- mingo COFFEE, FOR SALE BY JAMES YARD. November 22. dyot
WALKER & KENNEDY, No. 73, South Front Street, HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogsheads of prime Georgia Tobacco, ALSO, 50 Pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, 10 Pipes of old Port Wine. Oct. 17. 12wtf
For Sale, That well known place, called VANDERKIRK'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Phila- delphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occu- pied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kit- chen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent Ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentle- man's seat, commanding a view of the Neshan- noy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber. MORDECAI LEWIS. Nov. 24. 32wtf
For sale or to be let on ground- rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Wal- nut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State- House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, For Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water street fifty- four feet, and continuing that breadth east- ward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses are the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situa- tion for a merchant, flour factory, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. *6t
School Books and Stationery. W. YOUNG, No. 12, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, Has now ready for sale, a very large assort- ment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Pasteboards, sheathing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24.—32wtf
The Norfolk Mail STAGE. THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat- urday, at 7 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Do- ver at the first day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow- Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and ar- rives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, for good a road in America. August 11. dnm. cots.
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent building—cost 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 25,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 1 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 40 do. 250 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 10 tick- ets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already laid for the entire front on two of the public squares, from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centrepiece four corner buildings, as soon as pos- sible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A neat deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of print- ing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Direc- tors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. SAMUEL BLOODHUNT. Tickers may be had at the Bank of Colum- bia; at James Watt & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gillman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. now!
REMOVAL. Maurice Moynihan, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store of China, Glass, Queens Ware, and Dry Goods, from No. 81 North Sec- ond, to No. 71 North Seventh Street, north east corner of Cherry Alley, where he solicits the fa- vor of his former customers. N. B. Crates put up with care at the shortest notice. November 2. d
Real Estate for Sale, A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good fi- tuation on Chester Creek, in Middletown Township, Delaware County, containing 159 3/4 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow—of the latter, many more acres can be made at a small expense. There are on said premises, a good orchard of best grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with stabling under, and a log tenement on one part of said place.—Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises by applying to Wm. PENNELL, on said farm, and know the terms by applying to JONATHAN PENNELL, in the borough of Chester. November 21. 32 eod
Philadelphia, Oct. 13. THE subscribers inform their friends and cus- tomers in town and country, that their stores are now open in the city, and others are daily opening, and that from the present appearance of the prevailing disorder have reason to hope, their friends may shortly come to the city with perfect safety. By several late arrivals, numbers have received fresh supplies of GOODS. Robert Smith & Co. P. W. Gallaudet & Co. John Davis & Co. Sigveanes & French, Neill & Smith, George Dobson, Willberger and Smith, Thomas Ryerson, Alex. Bissland and Co. T. R. Burdenberg. Jacob Sperry and Co. John Smith and Co. Owen & Fona. Yenes, Thomas Orr, Kepple & Zantinger, William Barker & Co. Adam Zantinger, Thomas Armat & Son. John Price, J. Miller, jun. and Co. Benjamin W. Johnson. Oct. 14.
POYNTELL'S Paper Hangings Manufactory, No. 70, Chestnut-street, Where he has for Sale, A VERY extensive stock, of every colour, and of the most approved patterns, suitable for every part of a house, with great variety of bor- ders to suit. ALSO, A handsome assortment of the most fashionable Silver Grounds London and Paris Papers, and very best plain Green and plain Blue, With Panel Papers and a rich variety of Borders. November 1. eod
FOR SALE, A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Wagon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draught, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Wagon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, Well Town, Chester county, or to Thomas Fisher, No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia 11 mo. 2. eodgw.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SNEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy Hith market claret in cases } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
PEALE'S MUSEUM. THIS valuable repository of the works of Na- ture, so well calculated to delight the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It stands in an airy and healthy situation, and free from the epidemic that at present afflicts the city; it may, therefore, be frequented with the greatest safety. As an Amusement, the study of Nature is the most most rational and pleasing: as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. They "Whom Nature's works can charm, with God himself Hold converse." Many interesting additions have lately been made to this Museum: and the feathered tribe, containing a variety of the most rare and beautiful subjects, is now very advantageously arranged. Waxen Figures, of Men large as life (some of them casts from nature) are here dressed in their proper habits, and placed in attitudes characteristic of their respective nations. Here may be seen the North- American Savage, and the Savage of South-Ameri- ca—laboring Chinese, and the Chinese Gentle- man—the forty African, and the Kamtchatdale— with some Natives of the South Sea Islands. The immense variety and interesting diversity which this Museum offers to the view, may be seen but cannot be described with full effect. Price only 1-4th of a dollar. Sept. 28. taw
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in prepara- tions for removing into his present house, has been under necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentleman of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like pro- ference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, containing the most varied collec- tion ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 25w
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 Bos- ton. 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 respect 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. KUPFER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 30, 1797. O 4—22wtf Messrs. Timothy and Mason, Charleston; Messrs. Hodge and Baylen, Halifax; N. C. Messrs. Willett and O'Connor, Norfolk; Mrs. Eliza Price, Alexandria; Messrs. Tait and Brown, Baltimore; Mr. Hopkins, New-York; and Messrs. Hudson & Goodwin, Hart- ford; Mr. Seymour, Savannah; are requested to inform the above over a week's weeks. The account to be jet- wards the Editor.