Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-03-17 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Da
Epping N.H., By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1722.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 17, 1798.
For NEW-YORK, The fine new, fast sailing Sloop CONCORD, Stephen Caboune, master;
For Sale, THE SLOOP HARRIOT, NOW lying at Ruffel's Wharf—burthen 77 tons—three years old, built of the best materials
For Boston, The Ship COMMERCE, Richard Waifcoat, Master. To sail in a few days.
FOR SALE, THE BRIG West Indian, Philadelphia built, live oak and cedar, is coppered, sheathed and bolted
For Hamburg, THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, JACOB DEHART, Master. Having great part of her cargo engaged
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf—HAYE FOR SALE, 33 bds. of Jamaica Rum
And at New York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open.
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. Also, Brig AMAZON.
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is already take in a cargo.
The Commissioners FOR carrying into effect the TWENTY-FIRST Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation
By WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4 proof Jamaica Rum
Virginia Lands. On Tuesday the 20th inst. will be sold for Cash, by Public Auction, at the Merchant's Coffee-House
Footman & Co. Auctioneers. Will be sold on Wednesday the 21st of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House
On Tuesday, the 10th day of April next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern, Second Street
CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. The term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, Jun. and Co.
LANDING, From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut-Street, A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE
British Dry Goods, ALSO, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum. Alex. J. Miller & James Davis
LANDING, From on board the ship Maria, from Copenhagen, A few Tons Russia Clean Hemp
JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. Who have on Hand, 1st and 2d proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 4th proof Spanish
St. Croix Sugars, 26 hogheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co.
LANDING, From on board the Schooner RANGER, from Jacquetville, 230 Bags, containing 30,000 wt. Coffee
JUST RECEIVED, FROM PORT-A-PRINCE, AND FOR SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS, 110 bds. Coffee
LANDING from on board the ship Pennsic, capt. Smith, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 325 pieces Quadruples Silefias
Fresh Teas. Just Imported, in the ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, AND FOR SALE, by SAMUEL HOWELL
SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Counting House, Crooked billet wharf, Bohea, Souhong, Hyson, Young Hyson, Myson Skin, and Imperial TEAS.
To-morrow will be Landed, From on board the brig Benjamin Franklin, capt. Jones, from Bordeaux, Claret of superior quality, viz. MEDOC
WHITE WINE, of the vintage of 1790, FOR SALE BY PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal
WILLIAMS & Francis. The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-Street.
Red Clover Seed of the best quality. MADEIRA WINE, Old, and fit for immediate use, in pipes, half pipes and Quarter casks.
Teneriffe Wine, And, Window Glass—all of which will be sold on very reasonable terms, by John Craig
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON
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
A Great Bargain. WILL BE SOLD, if applied for immediately, Twenty Thousand Dollars in Bill Credit, upon interest at five percent per annum
Wanted to live in the Country, About five miles from this city, a sober steady Man who understands gardening and the management of a few acres of land
To be Sold, An elegant Country Seat, Containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and kitchen thereon
Wanted, An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply
A Wet Nurse wanted, A healthy Woman, who can be well recommended. Apply at this Office.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, floating in the name of the Subscriber, No. 5004, and dated July 11, 1797
TO LET, And may be entered on immediately, A good dry Store, Three stories high, and in an excellent stand for business. Apply to Thomas & Joshua Fisher
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 bds. and 1 Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son.
FOR SALE, The House No. 238 High-street, At present occupied by P. BUTLER, Esq. Apply to Edward Shoemaker
Valuable Property for Sale, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader
FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader
Archibald M'Call, Jun. Baskenridge—for sale IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling)
Archibald M'Call, Jun. Baskenridge—for sale IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling)
Archibald M'Call, Jun. Baskenridge—for sale IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling)
Archibald M'Call, Jun. Baskenridge—for sale IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling)
Embelli Portraits of natural paintings, march 11.
Ran away on the 14th inst. Thomas McGuire, a black man, about 28 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high
ARTHUR BRYAN, Head of Wye, Talbot County—March 7.
CUSTOM HOUSE, District of PENNSYLVANIA, March 6th, 1797, THE MERCHANTS of PHILADELPHIA, who may have any account or knowledge of the capture or detention of any ship or vessel
LANDING, AND FOR SALE, The Cargo of the ship Fair American, James Burke, master, from Aux-Cayes, now lying at Bell's wharf
Molasses, Coffee, Sugar and Dye Wood, Apply to ISAAC HARVEY
THE Subscriber informs those to whom he is indebted, that a person will attend every day, Sundays excepted, until the 1st of April next
JAMES GREENLEAF, At a Meeting of the President and Managers of the DELAWARE AND SCHUYLKILL CANAL COMPANY, February 17th, 1798
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 413, corner of Arch and Front Streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted
A Garden to be let, FOR a term of years, situate about a mile from the Court-house, contains about two acres of land
FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG's Book Store, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street, REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States

either his hypothetical way or the other, was calculated to... Mr. G. said he differed with the gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Pinckney). He did not believe all the members of that house were in favor of war. He had... his opinion from a variety of declarations which he had heard in that house, on the variety of measures which had been proposed. No gentleman could... think that he was in favor of peace, if he took arms in his hands to go to war. He believed that there was not only... part of this house, but a part of this government, determined on war. He was himself for peace; and gentlemen might... ascribe to him what motives they pleased. On the other hand, those in favor of war at all events, would take the responsibility of that measure. If, then, there was a war motive was all that... was ill-defective without foreign respect to... peace. Considering what are the reasons to be considered? A pro-... of the frigates, an approach of a sum of money for a foundary which no commercial nation ought to... (another for improving our fortifications. Two of these measures, he said, had long since been sanctioned by the house, and they were all necessary for the protection of our commerce, which was now in danger of being utterly destroyed. The city of Philadelphia alone, within the last sixty days, had lost half a million of dollars. The measures now proposed were merely defensive, and had already undergone discussion, but little difference of opinion could exist, upon the propriety of principles which had been settled and agreed upon. It would be time enough to expatiate upon the subject of our commissioners to France, when new measures shall be brought forward, originating in the failure of their mission. As to the wishes of his friends from S. Carolina and New-York, for unanimity, he confessed he did not contemplate any great unanimity with respect to all the measures that would be necessary to be pursued in the present crisis. He believed it would be incumbent on those who considered the nation as placed in a dangerous situation to advocate such measures as shall appear to them necessary, whatever might be the conduct or sentiments of others; and however sincerely he might wish for the event, he saw nothing which encouraged him to expect unanimity in their determinations. He believed, therefore, gentlemen must dispense with this advantage, and do what was requisite for our national defence and honor—they must do their duty and leave the event.
Mr. PINCKNEY could not agree with the gentleman just sat down, in throwing any imputation upon gentlemen who wished to protect the consideration of the business proposed.
Mr. O. explained by saying that he had expressly stated that if upon any occasion it was thought it justifiable to investigate the motives of gentlemen, he should be inclined...
Mr. T. could have wished that he had omitted that part of his observations which might bear that construction. Allusions of this kind were best kept out of sight. He believed all had the same views. All, he believed, wished to avoid war. He was sure this was the desire of both sides of the house. Unfortunately they differed in the means best to be pursued for preserving peace—Some gentlemen think an unprepared state the best; others think it is wisest to be prepared for the worst. He was of the latter opinion; but he believed that the motives of gentlemen who differed from him in opinion were equally pure with his own. Perfect unanimity as to the means to be pursued, could scarcely be expected; but, he believed, there was a perfect unanimity both in that house, and throughout the country, in a wish to avoid a war. With respect to the question before the house, it did not go to the point which gentlemen apprehended.—It went only to the providing of the means of protection at home; and the reason why this subject was now brought forward, he believed, was owing to the unusual unanimity which had appeared in the select committee as to the propriety of the measure. The consideration of any other measures which might be necessary in consequence of our dispute with France, such as arming our merchantmen, an embargo, or convoys, would be postponed until it was seen whether any farther information would be received from the President—Mr. P. said, it appeared to the committee that there was, at least, a probability that this country might be involved in a war; and they thought they ought not to exhibit the extraordinary spectacle of remaining, notwithstanding this apprehension, in a state of unpreparedness. Under this idea, Mr. P. thought there was no necessity for postponing the measure, and hoped gentlemen would, therefore, see the propriety of going into a committee of the whole at present. If there was a difference of opinion as to the propriety of entering upon any particular subject, it might be postponed; but he supposed there would be certain measures upon which there would be a pretty general agreement.
Mr. GILES did not suppose a few days delay would make any difference on the present business. So far as self-defence would go, he was as ready to act as any member in the House; but there were different ideas of self-defence. It was his idea that it could not be carried beyond our coast where, however, he did not expect any assault.—But defence, there was always proper. It had been said that there was little probability that any unanimity could take place as to the measures necessary to be taken. He asked the gentleman from Massachusetts,
and navigation of the United States than the arrears of the French directory; though perhaps, some means might be taken to get clear of them. He thought it proper that this subject should be before the committee of the whole on the state of the Union. As to the publication of these acts, he himself had seen one of them published so long ago as last August. Immediately upon his coming to congress, he made a verbal call, and they were promised, but they were not received till five or six weeks afterwards in the way which had been stated.
Mr. CHAMPLIN said there was no difference of opinion in the committee of commerce and manufactures, as to these acts being in strict conformity to the treaty; the only difference was with respect to reporting a remedy to the evils arising from them.
The SPEAKER complained that gentlemen did not confine themselves to the question. What was the opinion of the committee of commerce and manufactures with respect to the British acts had nothing to do with the present question.
Mr. J. PARKER thought the house ought to go into a committee of the whole on the state of the union, in order to take up the resolution with respect to the frigates. In the present critical state of our country, he thought it was necessary they should be finished, in order to defend our commerce against the pirates of one nation as well as those of another; for he wished to oppose the unjust attacks of all. Officers, he said, were appointed for the frigates, and they were in a state of readiness. The one at Baltimore is ready to bend her sails, and might be got into the ocean in four or five weeks. He hoped, therefore, the house would go into this business; though the other subjects, he thought, would be deferred until the house had further information.
Mr. HARRER had not the least objection to going into a committee of the whole, for the purpose of voting a sum of money for completing and equipping the frigates. It was to any new measures which might be necessary with respect to a foreign nation, that he alluded; and though he felt prepared to go into any of the measures proposed, and much stronger ones, yet he saw there were gentlemen who wished to have farther information before they acted. And when they had the history of the business before them, they would, probably, be convinced of the propriety of proceeding to carry into effect the measures proposed. If a few votes could be gained by this delay, he was desirous of obtaining them, and he believed the house would arrive at the end of the business as soon as if they now went on. Mr. H. justified the executive against the charge of delay in not communicating the British acts and said they were well known to the merchants of the country, as their correspondents in England took care to give them every interesting information.
With respect to the question of war or peace, he would state his opinion. The gentleman from Virginia had said that he did not believe it was time to decide; he was several times acknowledged, that if gentlemen meant by peace, that we should submit to the insults of a foreign power, he was not for peace, though he wished to preserve it, and would do all he could to preserve it, if we could obtain redress for our grievances. But if nothing was left to us, but either to submit, or go to war, he certainly would be for going to war. He believed that this was the sentiment of the American people, which would be re-elected from all parts of the Union. He believed that state of things was arrived, when this country must either submit, or resist. He was willing, however, that a delay should take place for the communication which might be expected from the President.
Mr. LIVINGSTON said, until this moment, he had determined to give his vote in favor of going into a committee on the state of the Union, for the purpose of voting a sum to equip and man the frigates, believing that that measure would have no relation to any foreign nation; but when he heard gentlemen say they were prepared for war, and that the period was arrived for it, he dreaded to put arms in their hands, lest they should be made an ill use of. If from a knowledge of the late dispatches the gentleman last up is convinced that all negotiation will be ineffectual [Mr. Harper said he had no other knowledge than other gentlemen on this subject] and that a declaration of which a declaration of war must take place; with such impressions, he wished to keep back arms. For since these sentiments were avowed on this floor, how did he know but the executive might concur in the opinion. [The speaker said it was not in order to allude to the opinion of the executive.] He believed if these means of offence or defence were put in the hands of the executive, that, provided he concurred in opinion with these gentlemen, they would be employed in bringing the country into a war, as they think the only means of preserving the honor and safety of the nation, lies in war. Knowing this, and wishing for peace, would it not be insanity, to put arms into their hands? He believed it would, and he could not in his conscience do it.
Mr. OTIS was ready to declare his opinion, that in the present situation of this country, this house ought daily to resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union, whether they were likely to adopt any particular resolution, or not.—Surrounded as we are by danger, agitated by alarm, insulted abroad, and divided at home, the house ought constantly to show to the people, that the anxious cares with which they are at this time oppressed, rest also upon the minds of the members of that house, and that they are desirous of enquiring with constant solicitude whether they could, or could not, do any thing to serve their country. Yet, notwithstanding this
perilous, unprovided state of the nation, he was sorry to find gentlemen studiously avoided all measures upon which the peace, the liberty and the happiness of the country depended.
With respect to the gentleman from Virginia: To those who recollected the aspect with which he generally chose to express his opinions; to those who remember the temper which he discovered the last session, it would not be a subject of surprise that he should have discharged for the first time those shafts of wrath which he has been engaged in filling from that time to the present, in a bold, ungraceful, and in his opinion, disgraceful assertion, that not only gentlemen in that house, but the Executive of the United States, were desirous of war. The attack was unfair, cruel and outrageous.
The gentleman had proceeded to remark, that he generally differed from him in opinion. Mr. O. said that to proclaim this fact was to do him honour—and that in the same proportion that his political sentiments approached to those of that gentleman, they would approximate a vortex of prejudices and errors, and recede from those which he had been taught to consider most nearly connected with the happiness of his country—and that whatever personal respect they might entertain for each other, he hoped they should continue to differ upon political topics.
The gentleman had blamed him for imputing sentiments to him which he afterwards acknowledged: They were, that gentlemen were anxious to find motives of delay against providing the means of protecting our commerce. This he had avowed, by saying he was in favour of defending the country by land, but not by sea. But, said Mr. O. we can defend ourselves, by sea, and the people of America will defend themselves by sea, as well as by land; and when declarations are made which are calculated to palliate the efforts of the people, they ought to be repelled. And if that gentleman, or some others, were determined not to take measures for the defence of our commerce, he hoped there would be found a large majority in that house who would do it. He would himself sooner lose his right hand than it should not be done; indeed, if gentlemen should decide that commerce should not be protected, the country would not long be worth the pains of defence; it would become disunited, and there would be an end of its prosperity.
If the gentleman from Virginia wished him to declare whom he thought in favor of war, and whose measures led to it, he would say it was those who constantly impeached the Executive authority; who uttered sentiments which had a tendency to dispirit the people, and lead them to believe they could not be defended, and that commerce was not worthy of protection. These measures, he said, led to war—not to foreign war—but to civil war; a war of friend against friend, and state against state!
Mr. O. thought it extremely improper, at this time, to introduce any thing relative to the future operation of the two acts of the Confederation; and at course would come under a separate consideration. What was the object of this allusion? It was intended to show that we had as much cause of complaint against one country, as against another, and that therefore we ought to sit down patiently under the outrages of all; that we should tamely suffer ourselves to be divided and parcelled out, and become the humble slaves of a foreign power. Before this would be suffered, he trusted the spirit of the people of America which had heretofore been displayed would be called out in defence of their injured country.
In regard to what had fallen from the gentleman from New-York (Mr. Livingston) Mr. O. had a respect for his private character, and hoped he would see the impropriety of changing his mind even admitting that one gentleman had said, the crisis had arrived when it was necessary to submit or go to war, this opinion could be no reason for voting against his former opinion. Indeed, he believed, his friend from South Carolina was misrepresented. He understood the sentiment to be that which every American ought to repeat, "that when the crisis arrived rather than sacrifice the Liberty and Independence of this country, we ought to go to war." He hoped, therefore, the house would go into a committee of the whole without delay.
Mr. GILES said, the gentleman last up had laid some things in relation to him, which he found it necessary to notice, and for which he did expect he would have been called to order. He had charged him with using disgraceful expressions. This was a charge against which that gentleman nor any other dare make in any other place. [A loud call to order.]
The SPEAKER declared it in vain that he endeavoured to confine gentlemen to order. Almost every member who had spoken had transgressed in this respect.
Mr. DANA observed, that the gentleman from Virginia had objected to go into a committee of the whole, because the two acts of the British Parliament were not before that committee, and referred to what had taken place in another committee. [The Speaker observed, that every thing which had been said in relation to these acts, with respect to the opinion of another committee, was out of order.] Mr. D. added that he had seen these acts published before he came to Congress this session, and he thought it extraordinary that any gentleman should wait for the opinion of a committee upon a subject before he formed his own. Mr. D. said, the question was not, whether the house would adopt any of the resolutions, but whether they would agree to discuss them.
Mr. KITTYER said, the house had already spent half the day in debating whether they would go into a committee of the whole, and he hoped farther time would not be
spent on this subject. He thought the best way of avoiding war was to be prepared for it. He wished, therefore, to enter upon the business, and proceed with it.
Mr. GALLATIN did not believe so much time could be spent upon this question, if it was to lead to war measures. The variety of subjects which had been referred to this committee of the whole, had given rise to a number of observations on these different subjects. The chairman of the committee for the protection of commerce and defence of the country, had declared, that out of those subjects, he only meant to call up what related to the equipping the frigates, to the establishment of a foundary, and to the purchase of a number of vessels in aid of the frigates.
Exclusively of these, there were other subjects referred to the same committee of the whole, one of them related to our fortifications, another to the establishment of a commissioner of marine, and another to the arming of merchant vessels. He considered some of these subjects as unconnected with our relation to any foreign nation, so far as it relates to any change which may have taken place since the last session; but with respect to any proposition which was rejected at the last session, or any new proposition which may have been produced on the ground of a change of our situation, he was ready at present to act upon it. And it would be recollected, that not only the arming of merchants vessels, but the proposition for the purchasing of vessels, was rejected at the last session.
Mr. G. agreed that a change of our situation, had in a certain degree, taken place since the last session; he agreed this change was of importance; it consisted in the intelligence received from our envoys extraordinary that they had not been officially received by the government of France, though they had remained in that country about three months. The question was, whether that intimation in itself is sufficient to induce congress to adopt new measures, or to take up such as were rejected at the last session. To him there was not sufficient reason for this purpose; because he expected farther information upon this subject; and unless the house knew, not only that our ministers had not been received, but why they had not been received, and whether it was from the want of powers, or any circumstances not known to us, it was difficult to say what measures ought to be taken.
Another reason was, though our ministers themselves inform the executive that they have not been received, nor have any hopes of it, or that the object of their mission will be accomplished, they still remain in Paris; and so long as they remain there, however feeble their hope, they have some hope of being received, and they would leave the place, as it must be unfaithful to them to sacrifice their feelings by remaining there any longer than the occasion requires. So long as we had not information that they had left the country, he did not think any new measures ought to be gone into, or measures which, in their tendency, must lead to war.—When he said this, he did not mean to say anything against taking measures of self-defence. We ought to take every measure of this kind; but, unfortunately, however easy this was to be done on land, it could not be carried to sea, without danger of war. Such is the nature of self-defence at sea, that if it be carried out of our own jurisdiction, it is intimately connected with offensive operations.
Thus with respect to arming merchantmen, by putting arms into the hands of individuals, it might lead to war, whilst they were intended only for self-defence against attacks. Indeed, such is the law of nations with respect to searching of vessels, that it is difficult to distinguish between lawful and unlawful searches. Other gentlemen who believe it possible to regard the British acts of commerce , and who wish for a defence at sea, not only with the measure now to be adopted, but they did not wish it at a former session. The same reason, however, which led the house to reject this measure heretofore would lead them to oppose taking it up at this time.
It remained to be considered whether it would be proper to go into a committee on those measures which were agreed to at the last session; but which now required further appropriation. There were two such measures, viz. the frigates and fortifications. With respect to the fortifications, he was always willing to appropriate as much as was necessary for this object. No difference ever took place on this subject, except as to the amount appropriated. He should, therefore, have no objection to this measure; but it was not necessary to be gone into at present; it would do to be considered any time during this session, as there remains a balance of 50,000 dollars unexpended of the last appropriation.
The only measure which seems necessary to be gone into at present is the frigates. The objection made to this measure had been, that the executive might employ the frigates in an improper manner. This apprehension he supposed to be grounded upon the first session of the act of last session, which gives the president the right of employing them, without restriction. If it was their opinion that the president would employ the frigates in a manner dangerous to the peace of the country, it would be a good argument against appropriating the money; and it would be within the recollection of members, that the sense of the house was twice taken in favour of restricting the use of the frigates; but, for fear of losing the bill, this point was given up. Though, however, he was at that time against the president's having a discretion to use the frigates as he pleased, he was not now afraid of their being employed improperly. He had always opposed the building of the frigates in every stage, because he thought the expense attending them, would be greater than the advantage to be derived from them; but he did not with now to oppose the motion for going into a committee on this subject.
With respect to the question of war, Mr. O. did not believe any gentleman could wish for it as an abstract good. He believed every one thought it an evil; but he believed there were gentlemen in the house who would be willing to go to war, for causes which others did not think justifiable. He did not know, indeed, but when they came to go into the subject that they might all agree; but he believed this was the opinion of the house to be drawn betwixt the different opinions of different gentlemen.
Two other reasons might perhaps be alleged why the house should not go into committee on this subject; the one was, because the subject had been postponed for an enquiry into the subject of former expenses, and the committee of enquiry have not reported. For his own part he believed there had been much extravagance in the expenditures; but as no report had been made, and as it could not be soon expected, he believed those gentlemen who wished to see the frigates equipped had better proceed in the business without this report. The other reason was, that he thought the house had not sufficient information relative to the pay and subsistence of the navy. When the account was formerly laid before the house, the rations were charged 20 cents, they were now charged 33 cents, and it was well known that there had been an advance in the price of provisions to warrant the addition. And though he had been unsuccessful in attempts to prevent the building of the
house had already spent half the day in debating whether they would go into a committee of the whole, and he hoped farther time would not be spent on this subject. He thought the best way of avoiding war was to be prepared for it. He wished, therefore, to enter upon the business, and proceed with it.
Mr. GALLATIN did not believe so much time could be spent upon this question, if it was to lead to war measures. The variety of subjects which had been referred to this committee of the whole, had given rise to a number of observations on these different subjects. The chairman of the committee for the protection of commerce and defence of the country, had declared, that out of those subjects, he only meant to call up what related to the equipping the frigates, to the establishment of a foundary, and to the purchase of a number of vessels in aid of the frigates.
Exclusively of these, there were other subjects referred to the same committee of the whole, one of them related to our fortifications, another to the establishment of a commissioner of marine, and another to the arming of merchant vessels. He considered some of these subjects as unconnected with our relation to any foreign nation, so far as it relates to any change which may have taken place since the last session; but with respect to any proposition which was rejected at the last session, or any new proposition which may have been produced on the ground of a change of our situation, he was ready at present to act upon it. And it would be recollected, that not only the arming of merchants vessels, but the proposition for the purchasing of vessels, was rejected at the last session.
Mr. G. agreed that a change of our situation, had in a certain degree, taken place since the last session; he agreed this change was of importance; it consisted in the intelligence received from our envoys extraordinary that they had not been officially received by the government of France, though they had remained in that country about three months. The question was, whether that intimation in itself is sufficient to induce congress to adopt new measures, or to take up such as were rejected at the last session. To him there was not sufficient reason for this purpose; because he expected farther information upon this subject; and unless the house knew, not only that our ministers had not been received, but why they had not been received, and whether it was from the want of powers, or any circumstances not known to us, it was difficult to say what measures ought to be taken.
Another reason was, though our ministers themselves inform the executive that they have not been received, nor have any hopes of it, or that the object of their mission will be accomplished, they still remain in Paris; and so long as they remain there, however feeble their hope, they have some hope of being received, and they would leave the place, as it must be unfaithful to them to sacrifice their feelings by remaining there any longer than the occasion requires. So long as we had not information that they had left the country, he did not think any new measures ought to be gone into, or measures which, in their tendency, must lead to war.—When he said this, he did not mean to say anything against taking measures of self-defence. We ought to take every measure of this kind; but, unfortunately, however easy this was to be done on land, it could not be carried to sea, without danger of war. Such is the nature of self-defence at sea, that if it be carried out of our own jurisdiction, it is intimately connected with offensive operations.
Thus with respect to arming merchantmen, by putting arms into the hands of individuals, it might lead to war, whilst they were intended only for self-defence against attacks. Indeed, such is the law of nations with respect to searching of vessels, that it is difficult to distinguish between lawful and unlawful searches. Other gentlemen who believe it possible to regard the British acts of commerce , and who wish for a defence at sea, not only with the measure now to be adopted, but they did not wish it at a former session. The same reason, however, which led the house to reject this measure heretofore would lead them to oppose taking it up at this time.
It remained to be considered whether it would be proper to go into a committee on those measures which were agreed to at the last session; but which now required further appropriation. There were two such measures, viz. the frigates and fortifications. With respect to the fortifications, he was always willing to appropriate as much as was necessary for this object. No difference ever took place on this subject, except as to the amount appropriated. He should, therefore, have no objection to this measure; but it was not necessary to be gone into at present; it would do to be considered any time during this session, as there remains a balance of 50,000 dollars unexpended of the last appropriation.
The only measure which seems necessary to be gone into at present is the frigates. The objection made to this measure had been, that the executive might employ the frigates in an improper manner. This apprehension he supposed to be grounded upon the first session of the act of last session, which gives the president the right of employing them, without restriction. If it was their opinion that the president would employ the frigates in a manner dangerous to the peace of the country, it would be a good argument against appropriating the money; and it would be within the recollection of members, that the sense of the house was twice taken in favour of restricting the use of the frigates; but, for fear of losing the bill, this point was given up. Though, however, he was at that time against the president's having a discretion to use the frigates as he pleased, he was not now afraid of their being employed improperly. He had always opposed the building of the frigates in every stage, because he thought the expense attending them, would be greater than the advantage to be derived from them; but he did not with now to oppose the motion for going into a committee on this subject.
With respect to the question of war, Mr. O. did not believe any gentleman could wish for it as an abstract good. He believed every one thought it an evil; but he believed there were gentlemen in the house who would be willing to go to war, for causes which others did not think justifiable. He did not know, indeed, but when they came to go into the subject that they might all agree; but he believed this was the opinion of the house to be drawn betwixt the different opinions of different gentlemen.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, March 17-
Frigates, since they were built, and must go into service, should with to keep down the ex-
Mr. Seward said, when he first proposed to go into a committee of the whole on the state of the nation...
Mr. Nicholas had no objection to go into a committee of the whole, to take up the subject of the frigates.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, March 16. Extract of a letter from Paris, dated January 25, 1798 - Received via Bourdeaux.
"On the evening of the 3d inst. Talleyrand gave a splendid ball to Madame and Gen. Buonaparte...
Capt. Wells, from Bourdeaux, relates that the commandant of Bourdeaux informed him there were TWO PIRATES in the BAY of BISCAY...
BALTIMORE, March 15. We were not altogether accurate in our article yesterday, respecting our ministers at Paris...
Interesting Miscellaneous articles, translated from the latest French papers.
An article from Geneva, of the 3d January, mentions, that from the scarcity of provisions, the general distress of the inhabitants...
The Pacha of Oglec, under date of August, January 7, is stated to be at the head of 100,000 men in rebellion against the Ottoman government...
A Paris paper of January 19, says, that Joseph Buonaparte (ambassador at Rome) and family, had left Florence the 5th Jan.
Translated for the Federal Gazette, From Paris and Bourdeaux papers, received by the Theresa, captain Boyle.
VIENNA, December 31. The garrison of this city is to be augmented to the number of 24,000 men.
HAMBURG, January 1.
They write from Berlin, of December 26. "That the cession of Mentz and Ehrenbreitstein, which happened a few days before, had caused great surprise there.
BERLIN, January 5. The king has softened the rigor of the law in favor of a great number of Polish gentlemen in South Prussia.
RASTADT, January 6. The baron Albin, the directorial minister of Mentz, informed the deputation of the emperor, at the last sitting, of the military capitulation of Mentz...
The deputation of the empire continues its sitting, but does not appear to be occupied on matters of great importance.
MENTZ, January 8. The tree of liberty was planted here yesterday, under a discharge of the artillery of the place.
BASLE, January 9. Citizen Mengaud has received an arrest from the executive directory of France, dated 6th inst.
Citizen Mengaud, after receiving orders from the directory, left this place for Arau, near the diet, where he is to maintain the interests of the grand nation.
LONDON, Jan. 12. The news from Ireland continue to be very afflictive.
A letter from Dublin of the 6th January says, that within a fortnight past, the want of labor has forced 117 blacksmiths, 30 shoemakers and a great number of other mechanics to embark for America.
PARIS, Jan. 19. Kleber commands one of the divisions of the army of England, Bernadotte having gone ambassador to Vienna.
The last advices from Petersburg mention the displeasure occasioned there by the secrecy of the court of Vienna, in communicating the treaty of Campo Formio...
The minister of Sweden at Berlin, has taken steps to engage the king to interest in favor of M. de Ferzen, that he may be ultimately received at Rastadt...
ROUEN, January 2.
We can now announce the certainty of the arrest of chevalier d'Aranjo, the Portuguese ambassador, who remained at Paris after the order for his departure...
Extract of a letter from Bourdeaux, dated January 25.
"Inclosed is a law just passed - I leave you to judge its effects - the preamble gives reason to believe it is meant principally against the Americans...
Extract of a letter from Lisbon, Jan. 9.
"Our coast is much infested by French privateers; within these two days, two 20 gun ships and five brigs have been captured and brought in by Lord St Vincents squadron.
Extract of a letter from Boston, dated March 8.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Amount. Items include British, French, Spanish, Powers of the coast of Barbary.
Dollars 247,995. Insurance is made at Mr. Brooks's Office to a much greater amount than at this; the losses I suppose bear the same proportions.
Extract of a letter from Cape Nicholas Mole, dated 17th February, 1798.
"The whole of the British ports in this island, is in great confusion, owing to the brigands attacking P. au Prince and Jeremie...
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 16th March, 1798. MR. FENNO. I enclose for publication copies of a letter from the Minister of the United States in London to the Secretary of State...
JACOB WAGNER, Chief Clk. of the Dep. of State.
"London, December 18, 1798. "Dear Sir, "In order that the public may be protected against the frauds about to be practised upon them...
"Sir, "Having reason to suspect, since the circulation of dollars has been stopped, that some of the miscreants, both here and at Birmingham, who were concerned extensively in the coinage of false dollars...
"Sir, "The dollars which are, or may be, fabricated for this particular purpose, will be without the Tower, or King's mark, or Head.
"The situation of these unfortunate people is truly distressing; and it is sincerely hoped will attract the attention of the different benevolent societies of this city, and of the humane and charitable in general.
"Among the passengers of the Fame who were bro't in here by captain Macey, is a lad of 14 or 15 years of age, who has lost property worth 1500 pound sterling, not insured.
"And a Quaker lady of about 70, who on being handed on board the Chestnut-street wharf, threw herself on the ground and returned thanks to Providence for her happy preservation.
"An elegant Engraving, 20 by 26 inches, executed by Savage, from an original picture, painted by himself, is just published. The Print represents General Washington and his Lady (two capital likenesses) sitting at a table on which lies a plan of the Federal City.
"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.
likenesses) sitting at a table on which lies a plan of the Federal City. A perspective view of the river Potomac and of Mount Vernon, forms an agreeable and appropriate embellishment in the picture.
It is observable that those villains who are fortunate enough to cheat the gallows, and thus escape the just punishment of their crimes in the old world, by flying to the new, instead of being brought to justice, become and ever after continue, the most refractory and incorrigible disturbers of the public peace...
A reprobate of this sort is at present in the employment of an infamous printer, and through the channel of his impure and scandalous Gazette, is following his European occupation, that of abusing, in the foulest language, every person of honor in public life, especially those whom the people of this country have distinguished by the highest testimonies of their confidence.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY, that Levi Hollingsworth never did, previous to the election, endeavour to intimidate me to vote for Benjamin R. Morgan...
ANDREW BURKHARD. Philadelphia. March 10, 1798.
Mr. Bache.
That a publication in your paper of this morning, without signature, contains one among the numerous lies that have disgraced its sheets...
A copy of the above certificate, and the observation signed therewith, were left at Mr. Bache's on Saturday, with a request that he would publish them...
The writer of this called again on Mr. Bache to-day, to learn the veal voter's name, this he could not give, and is the conversation which ensued...
Such are the means by which this base editor endeavours to support his party, such are the assertions by which he has rendered himself the oracle of the Jacobins...
AN AMERICAN. Philadelphia. March 12, 1798.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock, Price. Stocks include Six Per Cent, Three per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance Co. Pennsylvania.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Table with 2 columns: Ship, Route/Status. Ships include Penelope, Nancy, Speedwell, Henrietta, Victoria.
LONDON, January 14.
Yesterday was launched from Perry's dock at Blackwall, the Lord Duncan east Indiaman, and was brought to her moorings at a short distance.
About half an hour afterwards was launched from the same yard, the Kent, man of war of 84 guns: the Kent taking nearly the same course as the Lord Duncan, ran foul of the Lord Duncan with her stern gallery against the head of the Lord Duncan and did great damage to both...
The following Clauses, being part of a plan introduced by Ludot, on the subject of personal arrest, were adopted in the council of Five Hundred on the 2d inst.
1. Before sua risse, and after fun let. 2. On the days of decade. 3. On the days appointed by law for the celebration of republican Fêtes. 4. During the time of the primary Assemblies. 5. No creditor shall be liable to arrest during the holding of the Electoral assemblies. 6. Nor any man, at any time, in any place of public worship, within the precincts of the Legislative body, of the executive Directory, the tribunal, or of any public administration whatever.
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.
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, March 17, Will be presented a Comedy, called, THE RAGE. To which will be added, (for the first time this season) Oicar and Malvina.
"On Monday, The Way to get Married - with entertainments. Mrs. MERRY's night will be on Wednesday next.
MR. FRANCIS, SUBSCRIPTION BALL.
(The last this Season, will be on Tuesday next.) MR. FRANCIS respectfully informs the Subscribers, that the last subscription Ball for this season, will be on TUESDAY the 20th of March...
Agreeable to the terms of the Select Subscription Ball, Mr. Francis gives an extra Ball to the Subscribers of the two Subscriptions, to close the season...
To be Sold at Auction,
On Thursday, 22d March, at 7 o'clock in the Evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House Second Street.
A BRICK HOUSE, together with the Lot thereto belonging, in the city of Burlington, New Jersey. The house has three rooms below, and three chambers in the upper story.
Forgeries Committed,
WHEREAS several forgeries have been committed in this city by one or two persons known by the names of Dr. Grant, alias Smith, alias Gilbert.
FOR NEW-YORK, The Ship SARAH,
Captain COOPER. FREIGHT will be taken on very low terms, as offered immediately. JOHN VAUGHAN.
WANTED, A Gardener - a Single Man.
None need apply, unless he can bring good recommendations. Enquire at No. 39 Market-Street. march 17.
TO RENT, A good three story House,
TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen - in front, near South-Street. Enquire of the Printer. march 17 - 3pwjw
FOR Sale, BY ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT,
No. 41, North Water Street, London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks, 4 years old and fit for immediate use. Inferior do. A few bales Alibab Coffee Bandanna Handkerchiefs Sall Canvass, No. 1, to 9 A few bags of Juniper Berries A parcel of Soss Leather, and A few Boxes of China. march 3
Prison Manufactory.
FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia,
Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d Flooring Brads, Spriggs, faddle and card Tasks Oakum and chipped Logwood Shoemakers and Sadlers Thread Also - Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables, tomb and head stones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, flasks, facia, window heads, fills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26.
FOR SALE, 400 barrels BEEF.
Enquire of George Pennock, or Gid. Hill Wells. march 8.
FOR Sale by the Subscriber,
Forty-nine bales of Muslins, being the remains of the ship India's last cargo from Calcutta, and will be sold low, 7 Boxes of Umbrellas 25 Pipes of finest particular Madeira wine, of the vintage of 1795. Mordecai Lewis. February 19 d2w
FOR SALE, OVAL BOTTLES.
Quart and half gallon in crates - and a quantity of Claret Bottles of a right size - For sale at No. 13, Church Alley. JOHN DORSEY, January 12 3tw6w
Hyson and Young Hyson Tea.
A few casks of excellent quality, for sale, cost £2 5s. beyond and Pina freight. Dec 26 - cost

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and another Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to appropriate for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act entitled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collected throughout the United States.
For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:
Table with 4 columns: Description of instrument, Dls, Cts, Mls. Rows include: Certificate of Naturalization, Any Evidence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Attorney to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, Presided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Offices, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said Offices, Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services), Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (except for lands granted for military services), Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond, Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate divided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Children or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars, When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, Any Exemptions, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular State, Any Bond, bill single or penal, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, either than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States or any state, or for their use respectively, If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, And if above one thousand dollars, Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifths parts of the duty aforesaid—viz. If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, If above one thousand dollars, Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale, On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, On all notes above five hundred dollars, Any Power or other Notarial act, Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell Warrants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, For more than two thousand dollars, Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, If from the United States to any foreign port or place, Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any sale required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distraint for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer), Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank, If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; Or stamped Vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be obtained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
March 10.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to
GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, So. Third-street. January 4. Administrator.
Just Published,
And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and OSMOND, in Philadelphia.
OBSERVATIONS
On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers. To which is annexed,
AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors: and an APPENDIX, exhibiting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synochus Intermitens, or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America.
BY WILLIAM CURRIE. Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical Society. Feb. 1—3m$
For Sale or to be let on ground-rent,
A valuable Lot of Ground;
SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon.
Also, for Sale,
Two three story Brick Houses
With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the fourth thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods.
This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. mSwtf
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 casting 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 Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellency 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, amongst some of the 24 were bred 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 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water falling 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 mean time for going into full immediate operation, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; 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. gawtf
NOTICE.
A Manufactory of yellow and delst ware, Such as never was in this Country before, has been lately erected at Tivoli, Red Hook Landings, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, and shapes York, where any article of various forms and shapes may be executed, as well as eastern forms upon a new construction, that saves three fourths of the fuel commonly used in call iron wares and ornamental, by they are besides very wholesome and ornamental, by applying to
J. MOUCHET,
Wanted a skillful hand to attend to the baking and glazing part of the said ware. Generous appointments will be given. Apply to him, or to DAVID BROOKS, Esq. No. 71 South 5th Street. Feb. 19. coday
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 more for a longer term. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. cot
PROPOSALS,
BY THE
Insurance Company of North America.
FOR INSURANCE against Fire, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
I. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about one per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so far as to be guarded as well as may be against fire from within, and free from extra hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
Also Goods and Merchandize, not of an extra hazardous kind, in cases, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
II. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risks. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by fumes and halting removal, or to be thrown in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
III. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties:
1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effectual from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expenses than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former Insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former Insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can he re-insure hereunder on the former policy by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former Insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new Insurance.
3d. If any other Insurance be made on the same property, it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable for damage or loss by any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, explosions or other thing of the like kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any Insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7th. No Insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount; One third of a year's premium shall be abated in like manner on an Insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for Insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided in the place or neighborhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
5th. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
6th. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular, notice of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened—Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal, or by moisture, or particularly den removal, or theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the sum of paying the premium being paid. If finally executed on the inquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, ERNEZER HAZARD, Sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America, Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 14.
Houses and Lots, in Bordentown.
TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet in front, and in near order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main Street, and extends with the same breadth to back Street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the main Street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may desire. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given.
For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. December 2. 3m$
Boston Glass Manufactory.
THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston.
It is necessary 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. Sargent, at the Glass House.
Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. Samuel Gore, Court-street, Boston.
Two or three good Glass makers are wanted at the above works; such as can produce recommendations for good behavior, may be sure of employment, by application to Mr. George L. Ladd, at the works. Men without families will be preferred. However unacquainted with the method of making Crown Window Glass, they will meet with the same encouragement.
Boston, January 10. 2—2m$W
New-York, February, 1798. PROPOSALS BY GEORGE FORMAN, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION.
A New and Valuable Work, which has been extensively and successfully executed—entitled
PROOFS of a CONSPIRACY against
all the Religions and Government of EUROPE, carried on in the secret meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies. Vested from good authorities.
By JOHN ROBISON, A. M. Professor of Natural Philosophy, and Secretary to the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Now has the author revised his previous work.
THIS work will be put to press as soon as 400 subscribers are obtained, and no money required until the work is completed. It shall be printed with an elegant new type, and on paper of superior quality, which will comprise about 400 pages neat octavo, handsomely bound and lettered—the price will be one dollar and fifty cents.
Those who procure 12 subscribers, and become accountable, shall have a 13th gratis—and the usual allowance to booksellers.
* The above work comes from the pen of J. Robison, of Edinburgh, a gentleman in high estimation in the literary world—the facts therein recorded are well substantiated, and the reasoning and arguments thence deduced, while they discover the sound judgment, and penetration of the writer, are calculated to amuse as well as to instruct. A scene of villainy is developed by the author sufficient to appal the stoutest heart. The danger to be apprehended from secret societies is clearly pointed out; the degeneracy of human nature awfully illustrated, and the hazard of every deviation from the straight path of religion and of virtue, incontestibly proved, both to the politician and the christian by stubborn and incontrovertible facts.
Subscriptions taken in by G. Forman, No. 46, William-street, opposite the Post-Office, and by the respective booksellers in New-York and Philadelphia. February 28.
New-York, January 24, 1798. PROPOSALS
By Arondt Van Hook, Proprietor of the Reading Room; For Publishing by Subscription, An Appeal to Impartial Posterity.
By Madame Roland; Wife of the Minister of the Interior in France. CONDITIONS.
These scarce and very valuable Historical Memoirs, (which ran through two London editions in a few months) will be comprised in 2 vols. octavo, of 400 pages each.
They will be printed on fine paper and a new type, and delivered to Subscribers, neatly bound and lettered, at 1 dollar and 50 cents per volume—one third of the Subscription money to be paid on delivery of the first volume—the remainder when the work is complete.
To Printers, Booksellers, and others, who acquire Subscriptions, the usual allowance will be made.
Subscriptions are taken at the Reading Room, No. 149, Water street—the Printing Office, 149, Pearl street—and at the different Bookstores in New-York—Also, by William Young, corner of Second and Chestnut street, and the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, Philadelphia.
As soon as a sufficient number of Subscribers are obtained, the work will be put to press, and completed with the utmost dispatch. Feb. 20. codam
For Sale,
A good situation for a Country SEAT, FORTY acres of land on the Old York Road, within eight of Germantown and about five miles from the City, the whole being under good fence, and in excellent order as pasture ground.
For further information and terms, apply to John Robert Crozier, at his office for the sale of Real Estate, Conveyancing, &c. No. 54, High-street. July 29. 2m$W
Walsh's Antipertussis.
It is certain cure for that distressing disorder the Hooping Cough. The celebrity which this medicine has acquired in England, renders the publication of cases of cure unnecessary. But as the Antipertussis has been but recently introduced into this country, it may not be amiss to publish the following cases, selected from a much greater number, as proofs of its efficacy. Summer-Hill, Stourbridge, Nov. 28, '92.
"Sir, Please to send by the coach, a large bottle of your Antipertussis. I have given it to the poor of this neighborhood, by which many have been cured of that dreadful disorder the Hooping Cough, and in no instance has it failed in giving immediate relief."
"I am, Sir, your very obedient Servant, GEORGE BRISCOE." Bath, June 2, 1795.
"Sir, The cause of my troubling you with this is, that I thought it a duty which I owed to yourself and to society, that I should mention the salutary effects that your excellent medicine, called Antipertussis, had upon my eldest son; who was, when I had him, two months old, afflicted with the Hooping Cough, in a most distressing degree. My child was attended by some of the most eminent of the faculty here, and for three days, thought him dying; and was given over. At this time a friend of mine mentioned the wonderful cure that had been effected by your medicine; and though we had no expectation that my child could possibly recover, yet I resolved to try it. I did; and at this time, we have the happiness to say, that he is quite well, not the least symptom of his complaint remaining."
"Yours, &c. JOSIAH ELLIS TOMKINS." (London, to wit)
James Hardley, of No. 4, Poland-street, in the parish of St. James, came before me this day, and voluntarily maketh oath and saith, that his child, a boy about two years old, was effectually cured of the Hooping Cough, which he was afflicted with in a most violent degree for some months, and for which he could get no relief by Mr. Walsh's Antipertussis. And this deponent further saith, that at the time the child first took the medicine, it was not expected he could live; and that the first dose, administered, removed some of the most violent symptoms; his appetite, strength, and spirits mended every day; and this deponent further saith, that three or four bottles made a perfect cure; and that the child is now in as good a state of health as it was before.
JAMES HARDLEY. Sworn before me, this 21st day of March, 1795. THOMAS SKINNER, Mayor.
"It is Sold, by appointment of Mr. WALSH, by SHAW & Co. No. 123, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia in bottles at 1 dollar each—Whereby only may be had Walsh's Lungs of Calves, for recent coughs—Walsh's Essence of Mother, for rheumatism, gout, lumbago, palsy, numbness, sprains, and bruises, in boxes and bottles at 1 dollar each—Severance Ointment, an infallible cure for the Itch at one using—Dr. Smith's celebrated Specific for the General Dyspepsia, at 1 and 2 dollars the bottle—Walsh's Restorative for debilitated constitutions, at 1 1/2 dollars—Norton's Antiphlogistic Drops—Basson's Bony, for coughs, colds, &c.—Church's Cough Drops, and Gossard's Lotion, for the face and skin, &c. &c. March 8. chert-wat
City Commissioner's Office,
January 12th, 1798.
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS.
THE following arrangement is made by the said Commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c.
1st. From the north side of Vine street, to the south side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2nd. From the south side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3rd. From the south side of Chestnut street, to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4th. From the north side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. 5th. When pumps are out of order, south of High street, please apply to Thomas Dixey, at the corner of South and Fifth streets, or to Geoffrey Gebler, in Fourth, near Chestnut street; and north of High street, to Dixey and Dehaven, in Sassafras street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
To be Sold,
A BRICK HOUSE, together with the Lot thereto belonging, in the city of Burlington, New-Jersey. The house has three rooms below, and three chambers in the upper story. The kitchen adjoining is a frame building. The Lot has a front of 72 feet on Pearl street, and the same front on the river Delaware. The length of the Lot is about 250 feet—The house commands a very pleasant prospect of the river, and of the Borough of Bristol, on the Pennsylvania shore. Immediate possession may be had. For further particulars, enquire of Mr. John Sims, next door below the City Tavern in Philadelphia, or the subscriber in Burlington.
THOMSON NEALE. Burlington, march 1. *codaw
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insolvent debtor, confined in the common goal of the County of Cape May in the State of New-Jersey, hath presented his petition to the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said county, praying that they would attend to hear what can be alleged for or against his liberation, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 26th day of January 1798—and that the said court did appoint Monday the 26th day of March next for the purpose aforesaid; to meet at the Court House in the Middle Precinct, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon of the said day, of which his creditors are requested to take notice.
CHARLES ALLEN. Cape May, Feb. 8, 1798. Feb. 14—12m$W
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Oxted Cottage, in the County of Surrey, in Great-Britain, Spinster, or her assigns, for two thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars twenty-three cents, in the deferred stock of the United States, was lost in the ship Peggy, Capt. Pyer, bound from Philadelphia to London in the year 1796. The subscriber, the said Hannah Shelly, intends to apply to the Treasury of the United States, for a renewal of the said Certificate.
HANNAH SHELLY. Feb. 23. 1m$W
French Circulating Library,
JOSEPH E. G. M. De LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street.
INFORMS those who wish to resort to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town.
1. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. codam