Gazette of the United States & evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-05-21 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 136 of Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 1794.
[Whole No. 532.]
Carolina Rice and Indigo, BAY MAHOGANY and FRENCH BURR STONES; FOR SALE BY Gurney and Smith. May 14. d
JAMAICA RUM, LANDING at Hamilton's wharf, above the Drawbridge, out of the ship BACCHUS Capt. VANNEMAN, from JAMAICA, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. May 16. d
REMAINING OF THE Ship India's Cargo, FROM B E N G A L. A small assortment of BALE GOODS,
250 bags COTTON of good quality, which would probably make an excellent remittance to Europe; and a Quantity of PEPPER
For Sale by Mordecai Lewis, Who has also to dispose of Barcelona Hand in boxes; Holland Gin in cases; Soucoung, Hylon, and Tonkay Tea, A quantity of B. imstone, &c. May 10. d3w
FOR SALE, BY MATHEW CAREY, No. 118, Market-Street, An Essay on Slavery,
Designed to exhibit in a new point of view its effects on morals, industry, and the peace of society. Some facts and calculations are offered to prove the labor of freemen to be much more productive than that of slaves; that countries are rich, powerful and happy, in proportion as the laboring people enjoy the fruits of their own labor; and hence the necessary conclusion, that slavery is impolitic as well as unjust. PRICE 25 Cents. d4f
February 15.
Congress of the United States,
In Senate, Tuesday May 13th, 1794. ORDERED, that Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver and Griffin Green, do, upon the third Monday of Decem- ber next, their cause to the Senate, why so much of the grants of land to them the said Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver and Griffin Green, pursuant to an Act entitled "An act authorizing the grant and conveyance of certain lands to the Ohio Com- pany of associates," shall not be declared void, as may interfere with and be sufficient to satisfy the claims of the French settlers at Gallipolis.
Ordered, that the delivery of a copy of the above order to Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver, or Griffin Green, and the publication of the same, one month, in one of the Gazettes printed in this City, shall be deemed sufficient notice thereof.
Extract from the Journals of Senate. Attest, SAM. A. OTIS, secretary. May 14. im.
Dr. Moore's Journal in France,
VOLUME 2d. This Day is published, Price 6s. stitched, and 7/6 neatly bound, by H. & R. RICE, Bookellers, No. 50, Market Street,
A Journal during a residence in France, from the beginning of August to the middle of December 1792; To which is added, an ac- count of the most remarkable events that happened at Paris, from that time to the death of the late King of France.
By JOHN MOORE, M. D. May 17. 5t
City of Washington.
THE Subscribers to the Articles of Agree- ment of the "Columbian Society" are re- quested to meet at Mr. Richardet's Tavern in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 26th day of the present month, at 12 o'clock in order to choose a board of Managers, &c. in conformity with the 9th article of their a- greement.
James Greenleaf.
N.B. Dinner will be ordered on the Table at 3 o'clock for such of the Subscribers as may choose to pass a social hour after the business of the day is finished. May 5. dt26M.
For St. Croix, The Schooner INDUSTRY, LLOYD WHARTON, Master. SHE is intended to sail with the first vessel and can accommodate a few passengers very well. For terms apply to the Captain, or WHARTON & GREEVES. May 19. d5t
For LONDON, The Ship WILLIAM PENN. NOW lying at Jesse and Robert Waln's wharf, to sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to JOHN FIELD & SON, Or, JESSE & ROBERT WALN. May 13. d4f
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ANDROMACHE, (An American bottom) John Moore, Master. Is a stout good vessel, about two years old, burthen 232 tons, has only made three voy- ages, and may be sent to sea at a small ex- pence. She may be seen at Vine-street wharf, and the terms made known by application to WHARTON & LEWIS. March 21. d4f
For Frederickburgh and Fal- mouth, Virginia, The Schooner FRIENDSHIP, Capt. McNAMARA. Will sail on WEDNESDAY next. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or JOHN WALN'S Wharf, or EMANUEL WALKER, WHO HAS FOR SALE The Cargo of said Vessel—Consisting of VIRGINIA WHEAT, FLOUR, DEER SKINS, &c. GINSENG May 17. d4f
Excellent CLARET, In hogheads and in cases of 50 bottles each. ALSO, A few cases Champagne Wine, MADEIRA, In pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, FOR SALE BY JOHN VAUGHAN, No. 111, South Front Street. Jan. 2, 1794. d4f
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE of the Secretary of State is removed from High Street, to the New Build- ings, the corner of Sixth & Mulberry Streets. May 15. tw
—NO. 21— Second street, between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. POYNTELL'S AMERICAN MANUFACTORY OF PAPER HANGINGS,
WHERE he keeps up a constant stock of ten thousand pieces for sale, comprising every variety of colours, in grounds and figures, of the most modern and tasteful patterns, for every part of a house. The perfection attained in this manufactory, in peculiar neatness of workmanship, durability of colours, variety in designs, and good quality of the paper, will be found to exceed any European papers at the same moderate prices.
An elegant variety of rich fancy festoon & narrow borders, and of stucco and other co- loured pannel papers.
Plain grounds made to any colour or shade. Wholesale orders for any quantity, from the country or for exportation, executed on a short notice, on advantageous terms, on usual credit.
In addition to the above assortment, he has a beautiful variety of
French paper hangings
of very superior quality, (Paris manufactory) with a variety of Rich Borders. April 25. tuth&2w
S H O E S.
A quantity of stout well made Men's size SHOES, adapted for the Southern market, for sale at
No. 36, North Third Street. May 6. mw&10t
Just Imported, In the ship Abigail, Captain Horton, from St Petersburgh in Russia, and now landing at Russell's wharf, HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETINGS, RAVENS DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, And for sale at the stores of the subscriber in Walnut Street, N. 22. John Donaldson. April 4. d1w w&ti
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY THOMAS DOBSON, No. 41, South Second Street, Extract of a letter from a gen- tleman in America to a friend in England, on the Subject of Emigration—price 18 3/4 of a dollar.
Ecclesiastical Establishments detrimental to a State. Price 18 of a Dollar. April 22. mw&f3w
Lately Published. SOLD BY
Thomas Dobson, No. 41, SOUTH SECOND-STREET. The History of New-Hampshire, from the Discovery of the River Piscataqua—by Je- remiah Belknap, D. D. 3 Vols. Price in Boards, 4 1/2 Dollars. The Forrester, an American Fable, being a Sequel to the History of John Bull the Clothier. Price, 75 Cents. A Discourse, intended to commemorate the Discovery of America by Christopher Colum- bus; delivered at the request of the Historical Society in Massachusetts, October 23d, 1792, being the completion of the Third Century, since that memorable event. To which are added, Four Dissertations, connected with the subject—By the same author. Price, 50 Cents. March 17. tuth&3w
NANKEENS. Nankeens of Superior Quality, FOR SALE AT No. 40, north Fifth Street. April 21. mw&fif
To the Electors of the city and county of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, THIS being the last year of the present Sheriff's time in office, I take the liber- ty to offer myself a Candidate, and solicit your votes and interests in my favor, to place me on the return at the next general Election, as his successor for said office; in doing which, you will confer an obligation that will be gratefully remembered, by Your most obedient, and humble servant, JOHN BAKER, estf. May 3.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY THOMAS DOBSON, Bookseller, at the Stone House in Second Street, Philadelphia, VOLUME XI OF ENCYCLOPÆDIA,
OR A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscel- laneous Literature,
ON a plan entirely new; by which the dif- ferent sciences and arts are digested into the form of distinct treatises or systems. This volume contains the articles, medals, medi- cine, metallurgy, metaphysics, metho- dists, Mexico, microscope, midwifery, and a great variety of biographical and miscellaneous ar- ticles, illustrated with nineteen copperplates. The tables of logarithms, &c. which were deficient in the tenth volume, are sub- joined to this.
Eleven volumes of this work are now pub- lished, and the XIIth is in some forwardness.
On the first of September, 1792, the price of subscription was increased TEN dollars on all orders not taken before that time. The sub- scription is still open on these terms, and if any copies remain by the first of July next, the price will be raised TEN dollars more, on any copies which may be subscribed for after that period.
As many of the subscribers have taken only two, three or four, &c. volumes, they are earnestly requested to take up and pay for the remaining volumes, as it becomes difficult to complete the sets, and the publisher does not hold himself bound to make up any sets after the first day of July next. April 22. m&tt&6w.
THEATRE.
OBSERVER No. XVI.
Mr. FENNO,
The Theatre was last evening uncommon- ly crowded, and with a brilliant audience. The Observer was much gratified that Mr. Fennel's benefit was so properly noticed: his powers were exerted with his usual propriety in the character of Count Ribemont; it is the sincere wish of the Observer, that a man of Mr. Fennel's character for virtue and abi- lities both natural and acquired, may never want the patronage of the public, of which he received so flattering a testimonial last night.
Mrs. Oldmixon, again arrested the atten- tion of the audience, and exceeded the very high expectations which had been entertain- ed of her as a Singer and an Actress: The acquisition of Mrs. Oldmixon, is a singular felicity to the Managers of the New-Thea- tre, and is a great addition to the Company of Performers, unquestionably an excellent one before she joined them.
The pieces chosen were the Surrender of Calais, and a Peep into the Seraglio; the dispositions of characters in those uncon- monly meritorious pieces, has done great ho- nor to the discernment of the Managers. Mr. Moreton will excuse the Observer for hinting to him, the pain which his friends feel at his so frequently wanting aid from the Prompt- er.
Mrs. Marshall, for a perfect simplicity, and ease in action, for a complete adoption of the character she performs, has never ex- ceeded her exhibition of last evening.
In the after-piece, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Old- mixon, Miss Broadhurst, formed a trio, that gave the Observer many, not to say full ideas of perfection: He asks the Audience if they could refrain from such ideas when they saw and heard them? Was there a heart which did not expand with better sentiments and more benevolence from attending the performance last evening? If there was one, the Observer recommends a trial of This Evening, at the Benefit of Mr. Coalburns, which may possibly prove a mutual benefit.
The entertainment selected for this even- ing, is of the best kind. Tuesday 21st May.
UNITED STATES.
ALEXANDRIA, May 13.
Copy of a letter from a gentleman in Phila- delphia, to his friend in this town.
(Concluded.)
As to our navigation and commerce, we can certainly defend it only in one of two ways, either by maintaining a friendly cor- respondence with the maritime powers, or by a powerful navy of our own.
As to the first mode, at this time Great Britain is mistress of the ocean. The prin- cipal maritime nations, except France, are her allies. The court is hostile to us—there- fore disposed to destroy our navigation and control our commerce. It can be control- led only by the friendly temper of the Bri- tish people towards us. Our only chance, in this way of defending these important inter- ests at this time, is to cultivate their friend- ship.
As to the second mode, a powerful navy— the expense would be prodigious, the effica- cy uncertain. If however we do not defend our navigation in one way or the other, in a very short time we shall not have a ship on the ocean. And indeed if we cannot defend our navigation without a naval force ade- quate to the object, we ought to encounter the expense of such an armament. I cannot pretend to say what naval force would be adequate to this object. A force less than equal to ten ships of the line, and as many stout frigates, would probably be very inade- quate. I am, however, convinced that the appearance of such a fleet always at our command, could not fail to have a consider- able effect on foreign nations, especially if the former jealousies and rivalships should be restored among the powers of Europe—And when I reflect how much within our reach are the rich British West-Indies, I am inclin- ed to think that even preparations for such a force, such as fortifying the proper ports building arsenals and docks, and laying in plentiful supplies of naval stores, might in- cline that government, more than any o- ther circumstance, to cultivate our friend- ship. It is not probable that such a force could be built and equipped for less than six millions of dollars; nor when in actu-

service, annually maintained for less than two; besides the expenses of an establishment to defend the public works, and superintend the naval business of every kind. If, however, such a force would secure to us a free commerce and safe navigation, and the unfriendly dispositions of any of the great maritime powers should compel us to resist it, it will be better to encounter this expense than to sacrifice our trade altogether. As long as our commerce is supported, our exports annually may be fully valued at twenty millions of dollars. Supposing this value should be reduced by the destruction of our trade one half; this is a heavy tax on the nation of ten millions of dollars annually—and a tax, though it is drawn from the pockets of the people, which is not put into the public purse, but is a clear loss to the individuals and the nation. Such a state of things has also a tendency to discourage industry, and to introduce idleness with all its baneful attendants. If then the outfit of such a fleet should cost ten millions of dollars, we shall lose nothing the first year, and in every following year we shall have a clear addition to the value of our exports of eight millions, over and above the two millions destined to defray the annual expense of the armament; or, in other words, we shall take two millions annually from the twenty millions, our exports, in order to prevent the value of these exports from being reduced to ten millions.
But it may be said that we cannot raise the money for such an armament; we can raise it in two ways, either by loan, or by taxes. A loan, it is true, will increase our national debt; but if our safety and existence require it, this objection must yield to the first call of nature, self-preservation; but a very great proportion of the requisite sum might be raised by taxes. At this time the United States are rich and capable of a great exertion—provided a call for money is made before the wealth shall be dissipated, which has been acquired by our late prosperous commerce.
I think a general suspension of commerce one of the greatest evils which can happen to a nation. I have therefore endeavoured to prove that it is better to encounter a considerable expense than to surrender it. It is probably in its effects as bad, if not worse, than open war. In war we might be able to retaliate on our enemies the injuries which they did us.
Pending the negotiation of Mr. Jay, for the redress of the injuries we have suffered from Great Britain, the most effectual way of aiding the negotiation would be to prepare for a refusal of justice, by providing the means of defence, and particularly by making ample preparations for a marine defence; for it is certain we could not, in case of a war with Great Britain, defend our commerce in any degree without a powerful naval force; and perhaps a navy may be considered as the most effectual guard from invasion.
I am very sensible that, in other respects, the southern states are not so very much interested in the growth of American navigation. Nature, climate, habit, manners, and population have conspired to render them unfit for this pursuit. If a sufficient number of vessels are found to carry their surplus produce to market, and they obtain a good price for it, they are not in this respect very much interested by what nation this is done. For this reason, therefore, the southern states might not feel themselves inclined to be at any extraordinary expense to defend the navigation; but such a surrender would be ruinous to New-England. All circumstances have combined to render them a maritime people. The ocean is their element—it is their harvest field. It is the duty of government to protect the interest of every part of the society—it is therefore its duty to protect the navigation of New-England, on which its prosperity depends, as well as the agriculture of the southern states. There are but two ways of doing this—one by cultivating the friendship of those nations, which having the greatest maritime force, are most capable of injuring us, or by a powerful navy. The first is the cheapest and most desirable mode—the last ought however to be resorted to in case the first should not be attainable. A serious question here occurs to me, whether there be not a danger of a severance of the Union; unless our navigation is protected? Whether the eastern states will not, under such circumstances, be obliged to seek the friendship and alliance of some nation able to protect it?
I need not trace to you the consequences of so deplorable an event, particularly to Virginia, which, however rich and extensive, can never become a maritime power. All these circumstances our politicians ought to revolve seriously in their minds.
To a reflecting stranger it must appear singular, that measures, apparently calculated to promote American navigation, which is an object so interesting to New-England, and to retaliate the injuries done to our commerce in consequence of the orders of the British court (and which injuries have fallen principally on the people of that country) should be opposed by the eastern and urged with the most vehement zeal by the southern states. The former think that such measures would precipitate us immediately into war; and are therefore disposed to try, in the first place, the peaceable mode of negotiation to obtain a redress of our injuries; and to leave it unfettered by any circumstance which might be used as a pretext by the British court to evade justice, and induce hostilities, which would be ruinous to our present prosperity.
It is certainly very singular that the Southern States should have so eagerly pressed measures which, those most interested, deemed fatal to the objects which they were meant to promote. I recollect that it was one of the strongest objections urged by some of the oldest and ablest statesmen in Virginia to the adoption of the present constitution, that the eastern states (as they supposed) forming a majority in the legislature, would be disposed to encourage their navigation in such a degree as to secure to themselves the monopoly of our carrying trade, and thereby be enabled to exact the most enormous freights for the transportation of the bulky articles of the south, to the injury of the southern planters. How different has been their conduct from these anticipations. It is the south which presses such measures, even to the hazard of a war. It is the east which opposes them.
If a fair and temperate attempt to adjust the differences between Great Britain and us, by negotiation should fail, then self-preservation, then duty to ourselves, duty to mankind, will justify every measure, even to sequestration of British debts, by which our injuries may be retaliated, and justice rendered to our citizens. It is not probable that Great Britain, a nation accustomed to war, and which for the service of the present year, raises a revenue of one hundred and fifty millions of dollars , and is mistress besides of the ocean, can be easily influenced by threats, though her passions and pride may be irritated by them. On the whole, therefore I cannot help thinking, that in the present state of things, the eastern has been the wisest and best policy. We might advantageously improve the time of the negotiation by providing revenues, and warlike equipments, so as to be ready to meet an appeal to arms if it should be inevitable. I have however, a confident hope, that the present differences will be amicably adjusted, and peace established on a firmer basis than ever, by the measures of the executive.
When I reflect on the relative circumstance, of the eastern and southern states, the former led by the necessity of their situation to navigation—the latter invited by their climate, their soil, and the value of their productions to agriculture: the one fitted to carry to foreign markets what has been raised by the industry of the other. I have viewed them as peculiarly designed for mutual assistance and accommodation; and to unite on terms of reciprocal interest. I have often been astonished at the observation, that the eastern and southern states had different interests . The fact is, they only have different pursuits , which produce an unity of interests . It would be the greatest misfortune to both, to separate. Their union is calculated to nourish each other's prosperity. Yet, unless our navigation is protected, a separation may be inevitable.
The southern states from their habits and peculiar circumstances, cannot flourish without commerce; and they must submit to have their produce transported by foreign, if American vessels are not enabled by an adequate protection to do it. But the eastern states cannot exist or prosper, without their navigation, and they must have it protected, in some way or other, and if the United States do not pursue measures adequate to this object, they may be obliged to seek its protection by a separation, and foreign alliances. I hope
the united wisdom of our councils will ward off an event so mischievous to our mutual peace and happiness, and so much to be deprecated.
I know it is said, that the French Republic can, and will protect our commerce. The fact, however, at this time, is, that they cannot defend their own, nor their foreign possessions, either in the East or West-Indies. Nor can we expect that they would defend our commerce, unless we entered into an offensive and defensive alliance with them; which, in case of defeat would involve us in their ruin; in case of their success from the superiority of their power to ours, would leave us, under the name of allies, in a complete state of political dependence on them. This, I heartily pray, may never be our fate in respect to any nation.
Being the happiest people in the Universe, and under circumstances the most favorable to the continuance of our happiness—it is time to avoid all foreign political connections, which can only serve to involve us in the broils and contentions which desolate the rest of the world. Besides, it is still uncertain what form of government France will finally assume.—They have at present no regular government. The constitution which they framed, they have not yet ventured to put into action. Their present government is revolutionary. It is suited for the occasion only; for this it seems peculiarly fitted. It has in the most astonishing manner, called forth the energy of the nation to repel their unjust invaders; and has demonstrated to the world, that France cannot be subdued by foreign force.
The United States are certainly different from the rest of the world, in respect to the distribution of real property among their citizens. Every industrious man here may become an independent possessor of land. This single circumstance gives to our people a spirit of liberty, and an independence of character peculiarly fitted for the maintenance of a republican government. All Europe is in a different situation; and it is probable that even in France at this time, five-sixths of the people have no hold on the soil, except in the character of dependent tenants. Our circumstances are more independent, and consequently our manners more free, and more pure than the rest of the world. Our happiness is complete, if we will avoid foreign broils, and confine our attention to the care of our own interests. Our true policy is to cultivate peace by all possible means; but at the same time to prepare for war. While the negotiations of our envoy extraordinary are pending, as I have before observed, the time of our Government would be usefully employed in such preparations. If we have peace, as I expect, the funds destined for war, might be applied to the redemption of our debt: and, if we have war, we should be ready to meet it.—In either event, the bill totally rejected by the Senate, would be unnecessary. If we have peace, the causes of our complaint will be removed—War from its nature will destroy that commercial intercourse between the two countries, which the bill was intended to effect.
Much noise is made about the retention of the Western Posts by Great Britain. With regard to this subject, and generally the fulfilment of the treaty of peace, there are mutual recriminations between that country and us. But though I think they are unjustly detained from us, I do not view them as an object of so much consequence, as to justify war to obtain them. Time, and the progress of our settlements, will in a few years, give us possession of them without striking a blow. We have already more territory than we can defend, and more people than we can govern, or than will obey us.
I have thus given you a concise view of my ideas, the result of my best reflections on the present interesting situation of our political affairs, and remain, &c.
CINCINNATI, N. W. Territory, April 19.
Charge delivered to the Grand Jury, April 8th, by the Honorable George Turner, one of the Judges in and over this Territory.
[Published at the request of the Grand Jury.]
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury! WE are now assembled in obedience to the laws; and it affords me pleasure to be among you. Happy should I feel were this the only business of the court. But error is incident to human nature; and misapprehensions and disorders will arise under even the best systems of government, and in the best regulated state of society. Such can
only be corrected by the due administration of wholesome laws. Hence the social compact was sought for in the earliest ages; and man parted with a portion of his natural rights to preserve in security the remainder. Governments were framed: laws were made for the common benefit—and protection was thence afforded to the personal liberty, the lives and the property of every individual. Thus the weak were protected against the strong; the poor were guarded against oppression from the rich—while the vicious, of all descriptions were restrained from the commission of crimes.
Human happiness, both public and private, has ever been an object important and interesting to man. Without happiness, life would be a burden: but happiness cannot be obtained without the possession of liberty;—and to secure this, the necessity of restraining rules must be evident to you all—rules that, while they discountenance vice, promote virtue, and direct us to those silken trammels which reason imposes, virtue approves and expediency requires. Thus a distinction naturally arises between Liberty and Licentiousness. The one is a curse of the greatest magnitude, and may always be found among men in a state of nature: the other is the brightest gem of a well regulated government. It is the mark of refined civilization, and can never be too highly valued. Impress it for ever on your minds, that where Licentiousness is permitted, Liberty must droop and finally die! They cannot live together.
Happy are we, Gentlemen, who live in an age so enlightened as the present. The mists of ignorance are nearly dispelled, and imperial reason begins to resume her sway. The understanding appears to be fleetly approximating to that state which best can liberalize the mind, and teach the heart "good will to all men." A salutary administration of the laws must hasten the desirable crisis—and much, gentlemen, will depend upon your exertions by the due discharge of the trust which your country has confided to you.
Before I pass on to a few observations respecting your duties, suffer me, gentlemen, to congratulate you upon the peculiar advantages of our local situation. Far removed from the fripperies and corruptions of the old world; blessed with the possession of a soil uncommonly fertile, and climates no less desirable; inheriting the privileges and prospect of framing a future government on the purest principles of polity, and of transmitting to millions yet unborn blessings known only to free men;—what, then, have we to fear—but our own imperfections! what have we to court—but our own happiness!
I must now call your attention to matters more immediately affecting the objects of our present meeting: And first—with respect to the nature and use of Juries, their rights and duties.
A Jury, then, is formed of a convenient number of citizens, selected for their probity, impartiality and general competency. They are vested with a discretionary power to try the truth of facts affecting the liberty, the lives, the reputation and the property of their fellow-citizens—a sacred trust indeed!
In its general nature I would say, this discretionary power is a power to try the truth of facts; and the truth of facts must be tried by evidence.
According to the nature and circumstances of every case, a Jurymen will estimate in his own mind what he believes; and also what he does not believe, because insufficiently proved.
Fraught with the wisdom of immemorial ages, the common law proceeds upon the same principle. The qualifications and solemnities it prescribes, as to witnesses (and testimony is the principal evidence before Juries) are directed to competency—not credibility; to admission of what is offered—not to the operation of what is heard.
Be tender, gentlemen, of the reputation and feelings of your fellow-citizens. Children of the same beneficent parent, they form a part of the same great family with yourselves.—They have feelings, like you; and, like you, are in the pursuit of human happiness. Whatever tends wantonly to impede or impair that happiness, is injustice to the injured, an offence against society and the law. "Do unto others as you would they should do unto you"—is a rule sacred for its excellence. Suffer no frivolous nor vexatious accusation to excite your notice; but then let no real offender escape the operation of the laws. The peace and security of society require these things of you; and your country demands them, as essentials of your duty.
It behoves you dispassionately to weigh in your minds whatever may officially be laid before you, by the gentleman prosecuting the pleas of the United States: likewise, to take under your notice such violations of the law within your county, as may otherwise happen to come to your knowledge. For remember, that the object of your meeting is to serve a community which calls you brothers. That community will expect from you (and which doubtless you will render) the most scrupulous and conscientious discharge of your functions.
The general functions of a Grand Jury consist in making enquiry into every charge of criminality that shall be brought before

them, on behalf of the Territory, in the name of the United States.
As a bill of indictment amounts only to a declaration, that the party ought to be put upon his trial, it is held, that evidence on behalf of the prosecution, alone is, all that a Grand Jury may require. But then you ought to exercise the greatest circumspection as to the testimony offered; and to be thoroughly persuaded of the truth of it, before you proceed to find a bill—which, ill found, might temporarily involve the reputation and interests of a worthy individual.
As you are bound by oath to enquire only for a particular county, the county in which you are, you cannot regularly enquire of a fact done out of that county. To so great a nicety was this doctrine formerly carried in England, that where a person was wounded in one county, and died in another, the offender was indictable in neither, at common law—no compleat act of felony being committed in either county.
In finding an indictment, it is your duty, gentlemen, to find generally, and not specially. You must either declare 'A true Bill,' or 'No Bill'—and this without addition or condition.
Offences (if any such there be) against the act prohibiting and suppressing every species of gaming, will, no doubt, claim and receive your particular attention. I give you the act itself particularly in charge, conformably to the duty it imposes on me.
Suffer me, gentlemen, to call up your attention to sentiments on which I have already enlarged. They can hardly be too often repeated.—On all occasions let your care be equally directed to the detection of the guilty, and the protection of the innocent. Consider; on the one hand, how nearly the safety of the good, is connected with the punishment of the bad; and, on the other, how liable to misrepresentation are the actions of men.
Foreign Intelligence.
COPENHAGEN, March 18.
We can now mention with certainty, that a fleet is fitting out at the Holm; it is to consist of 8 ships of the line and 4 frigates. It is reported that the different commanders are already appointed, though they are not yet publickly known—it is thought that those of the 8 ships of the line are Commodore Winterfelt, Captains Falting, Ramshardt, Raphael, Sonder, Otto Lytkøn, Ursin, Christian Lytkøn, and Olfert Fisher; and for the 4 frigates, Captains Soyer Abo, Steen, Bille, Obeltiz, and Oldenfeld. Of the ships fitting out the following list is given: Neptune 84, Crown Prince, Princess Maria, Sophia Frederica, Three Crowns, of 44 each, the Louisa Augusta, Isods Retten, and Mars of 64 each. The frigates, Thetis of 40, the Triton and 8 others of 24 guns.
NIGGA, February 26.
The Commissioners of the Convention and the Generals have daily conference in order to fix upon the place of operations for the ensuing campaign. The army of the Alps is reckoned at 12000 men—1000 whereof are intended for the siege of Saorgis. The transport of the heavy artillery has already commenced, large magazines are established, the first requisition is called out, and the national dominions have been sold for treble the sum of what they had been rated at.
BRUSSELS, March 15.
All the motions and preparations which the combined armies have made on the frontiers are only on the defensive, occasioned by the enemy drawing their troops together. It is known from good authority, that in the councils of war held here and at Mons, it has been agreed upon, that the combined armies shall not begin to act until the great reinforcements which are expected from Germany and England shall have arrived. It will therefore certainly be half April before we can act on the offensive.
The French in the mean time seem to be determined to open the campaign with a general attack, which is to be made from the furthermost frontiers of Luxembourg until the sea shore at the same time; our Generals therefore take all the necessary precautions to cover our frontiers.
The greatest part of the French army of the Mozelle, drawing itself towards Diedenhofen; a corps of Austrians has been detached from the county of Namur,
in order to reinforce the small army of General Beaulieu, who has taken his head quarters at Arlon. The greatest part of the English army marched on the 10th inst. from Cortyk to Menin, because this place is threatened with an attack from the French, who draw together near Lincelles. The Duke of York held lately a general review of the English army, and gave orders to change its position. According to appearance, the English army is to occupy a post of consequence, behind the river Lys.
Since the beginning of last week about 1000 new Austrian cavalry have passed through here and a corps of 600 is expected every day at Shrinen; here and in all other cities it is amazing full of strangers; government has therefore taken very severe measures; all those strangers that cannot legitimate themselves are looked upon with a very jealous eye. A strong corps of Hanoverian troops is expected here this day.
P. S. This moment we received a letter from Cortyk which mentions that the engagement which took place between the French & the English near Werwick had been a very bloody one, and that the English had taken a good many prisoners of the French, as likewise some pieces of cannon. This letter mentions likewise, that the armed peasants took the enemy in the rear, and thereby greatly contributed to the advantages which have been obtained.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 21.
There is a letter in town which contains information that three companies of British troops under the command of Col. SIMCOE, Governor of Upper Canada, have lately taken post near the Rapids of the Miami of the Lakes.
PEACE with all the world, is undoubtedly the policy and the wish of every wise and honest Citizen of the United States. But in the course of human events, such is the avarice and cupidity of nations as well as individuals, that it may become the duty of a people to risk its very existence as a community in supporting its rights and independence. Whether such a solemn crisis is now impending, time will soon determine. May our civil fathers be wise to discern and pursue the solid interests of this infant Republic at this eventful period.
FROM CORRESPONDENTS.
If the liberties of this country are to be destroyed—no fitter instruments can be provided than self created Legislators, who owe no responsibility to the people.
If the liberties of France are now, or ever have been in jeopardy since the commencement of the revolution of that country—the danger has arisen not from the representatives of the people, but from those societies who have controuled their deliberations, and have dictated the public measures.
The representatives of the people are known—but who knows the members of those clubs who have assumed the dictatorship of the United States?—So far as they are known, merely as citizens, who would transfer their confidence from the representatives of the people, to place it on these men.
These societies are professed enemies to, and openly reprobate every important measure of the government of this country.—Hence arises a competition for influence, which is but another name for power—the end of these things, in the natural order of events, is death to the liberties of America.
There are certain men in public life in this country, who are made the objects of perpetual abuse to the disorganizers of the day—let uncommon attention be paid to the public character of these men—it is shrewdly suspected that it will be found, that uncommon merit, gives rise to this pointed abuse. No greater sign of depravity can exist, than to be the favorites of the calumniators of our government.
The olive branch and the sword—these comprize the politics of the real friends of this country.
A nettle, and an empty scabbard—the politics of the disorganizers.
On Monday the 19th inst. a medical commencement was held in the University of this city, at which eight gentlemen were admitted to the degree of Doctor of Medicine after having submitted to the usual examinations both private and public. The subjects of the inaugural dissertations, published and defended by the candidates, are as follows:
 1. On the effects of the passions upon the Human Body, by Henry Rose of Virginia.  2. On the effects of Contagion upon the Human Body, by Lewis Conduct of New-Jersey.  3. On the Offices and Inflammation of the Liver, by Thomas Drysdale of Baltimore, in Maryland.  4. On the Apoplexy, by John Lamb of New York.  5. On the Suffocatio Stridula, or Crop, by Robert Davison, of Philadelphia.  6. On Inflammation, by John Redman Coxe, of do.  7. On the morbid Effects of Fixed Air upon Healthy Animals, by William Franklin Bache, of do.  8. On Insanity, by Edward Cutbush, of do. 
Yesterday, Capt. Joshua Barney arrived in town from Kingston, Jamaica, which place he left the 19th ult.
About 1500 Letters were received this day at the Post Office in this city—principally foreign letters, brought by the two last packets from England, arrived at Halifax, and transmitted from thence to New-York.
We are authorized to announce the marriage of Mr. VAN BERCKEL, Minister Resident, from their High Mightinesses, the States General of the United Netherlands, to the U. S. of America, to Madame BACLER DE L'EVAL.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, May 19.
Extract of a letter from Kingston (Jamaica) dated April 8, 1794, to a correspondent in New-York.
"Our ports have been declared open to your vessels, for the importation of all kind of provisions & lumber of every description, for seven months; previous to their being shut, six months notice shall be given."
Price Current.
 Superfine flour 70 to 75¢ per barrel,  Corn meal 35¢ ditto  Corn 6/8 per bushel,  Peas 6/8 ditto  Rice 30 and 32/8  Staves 12 and 15.  Shingles 22 inch. 40 and 45¢  Ranging timber and scantling £.11.  Common lumber £.11.  Best American beef 80 and 90¢ per bar.  do. do. pork 110 and 120¢ do.  Lard 15 and 18¢ per lb.  Butter do. 
Since this date we have heard that the price of provisions had risen considerably."
Extract of a Letter from a respectable house in Kingston, Jamaica, dated 12th April, to their correspondent in this city.
"I am extremely sorry for the discouragement, and I cannot help adding, the very unfair treatment that the merchants of your State met with in their intercourse with our new possessions in St. Domingo; it has arisen from indistinct orders, having been issued by the Lords of the Admiralty in the first instance, and the spirit of these orders again misconceived by our Naval commanders in these seas."
"I think I can with certainty say that an end is now put to that evil, but am apprehensive that you have already felt it so severely as to have been induced to leave off that trade entirely; to remove this unfortunate impression as far as possible, I have requested the Governor of this Island to write circular letters to the British Consuls in the different Ports of America, assuring them, that not only the Ports of this Island, but those of our possessions of St. Domingo, are open to all kinds of provisions, being brought there in American vessels; and that they will be allowed to carry away every description of produce without any restrictions whatever."
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
   Ship Days     Mary Ann, Hillman, Lisbon 50   Glafgow, Williams, do. 50   Maria & Eliza, Clemens, Liverpool 56   Camilla, Boys, St. Eustatia, 15   Paragon, Marshall, Liverpool, 63   Britannia, Greenway, Lisbon, 53   Snow Hebe, Flynn, Oporto 36   Brig Lavinia, Hodge, Hamburg 52   Dispatch, Toplis, St. Vincent, 16   Columbia, Towers, Aux Cayes 22   Mary, Sturges, Bermuda 15   Schr. Friendship, Culver, Barbadoes   Pilot boat Star, North, Havannah, 10   Polly, Foster, Cape N. Mole, 16   Sloop Utalia, Wheeler, N. Orleans 30   Independence, Young, Bermuda 9  
Capt. Hodge of the brig Lavinia, in 52 days from Hamburg, informs, that the brig Union, Folsger from Hamburg, failed 2 days before him—the ship Jane, McPherson—Two Brothers, Earle, and the brig Sea Nymph, Peden, were to sail for Philadelphia, in 2 or 3 days after.
By the Snow Hebe, Capt. Flynn, in thirty-six days from Oporto, we have certain intelligence of the Queen of Portugal having recinded her truce with the Algerines, and the sailing of a Portuguese Squadron to expel the pirates from the Atlantic.
The ships Mary & Ann, and Glasgow, failed from Lisbon under convoy.
In consequence of the unfavorable intelligence from Bermuda, by the sloop Independence, Capt. Young, the premium of insurance, on vessels 1 ading for the West-Indies, has risen to 50 per cent.
Captain Norton of the Schooner Andrew, arrived here in 30 days from Kingston, Jamaica, he informs that he left there about 40 sail of American vessels, among which, 4 or 5 belonging to this port, all detained there.
Captain Wills of the brig Molly, arrived here in 14 days from St. Croix, he informs that he left there the following vessels, viz.
Brig Capt. Flemming, Philadelphia, brig William Pennock, Haliday, do. brig Planter Hawkins, and the Newton, de Costa, do. was to sail in a short time after him.
Also arrived here, the brig Swallow, Captain Read, in 22 days from Antigua, he informs, that the Schooner Fayette, Captain Wiat, of Boston, from North-Carolina, bound to Martinico, was captured, on her passage, and carried into Antigua, where she was condemned 2 days before Capt. Read failed from that place.
Capt. Foster of the schooner Sally, was boarded on the 14th inst. by the British frigate Terpsichore, on the 14th inst. the frigate was bound to some port in the United States, having on board the French General of Guadaloupe.
By a passenger in the above vessel from Cape Nicholas Mole, we learn that the republicans have lately gained the advantage in several actions with the English and Spanish troops; from the latter, they have retaken Gonaives.
"The Garret" No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are received—An interview with the writer, or some person deputed by him is requested.
NEW THEATRE.
Mr. CHALMERS' NIGHT.
THIS EVENING, May 21.
Will be performed, A COMEDY, called The West Indian.
  Stockwell,  Mr. Fennell    Belcour,  Mr. Chalmers    Capt. Dudley,  Mr. Green    Charles Dudley,  Mr. Cleveland    Major O'Flaherty,  Mr. Whitlock    Stukely,  Mr. De Moulin    Palmer,  Mr. Finch    Varland,  Mr. Bates    Siler,  Mr. Blisset    Lady Rusport,  Mrs. Shaw    Charlotte Rusport,  Mrs. Marshall    Louisa Dudley,  Miss Willems    Mrs. Fulmer,  Mrs. Rowson    Lucy,  Mrs. Cleveland    Housekeeper,  Mrs. Bates  
End of the Comedy, Mr. Chalmers will recite GARRICK'S ODE, on erecting a statue in honor of Shakespeare.
The vocal parts by Miss Broadhurst, Miss Willems, &c.
To which will be added, A Pantomimic Sketch, in one act called the
Triumph of Mirth; OR, Harlequin's Animation.
In which will be introduced the Animating, Gladiators, and Dying Scenes.
  The character of Harlequin, (for that night only) by  Mr. Chalmers    Don Pacifio,  Mr. De Moulin    Don Romando Sangrado,  Mr. Cleveland    Slidero,  Mr. Green    Magician,  Mr. Warrell    Waiter,  Master Warrell    Statuary,  Mr. Darley jun.    Clown,  Mr. Blisset    Mirth, (with a song)  Miss Broadhurst    Colombine,  Miss Willems  
To conclude with a dance by the characters.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Chalmers, at No 63, Third street, south, and at the usual places.
On Friday, the DUENNA, with ROBINSON CRUSOE, or Harlequin Friday, for the benefit of Mr. Bates.
Mr. Morris's night will be on Monday next, the 26th inst.

Treasury Department.
Revenue Office, May 7th, 1794.  NOTICE is hereby given, that Proposals will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, for Ship Timber of the following kinds, suitable for the building of the Frigates authorized by Law. A particular detail of the sizes and proportions will be communicated, on application at the said Office.
White Oak Timber and Plank. 98 Pieces of various Dimensions, including Keels, Floor and Rising Timbers, &c. for a Vessel of 140 or 150 feet Keel. 27,000 Feet of Plank, Scantling, Wall-pieces, Bilge Streaks, Clamps, &c. &c. 200 Logs, for various uses.  Pitch Pine. 25,000 Feet of Plank for Decks. 210 Beams, from 42 to 28 feet long, and from 10 by 12 to 15 by 18 inches thro'. 50,000 Locust Treenails, 18, 24 and 30 inches long. 5,000 Feet of Inch and half-inch Cedar Boards. 30,000 Feet of Yellow Pine Boards and Scantling.
Persons willing to supply any part of the above Timber for one Ship, or in proportion for the whole fix, will make their Proposals accordingly tu&f3w
Scheme of a Lottery,
To raise 39,900 Dollars, on 266,000 Dollars, deducting 15 per Cent. from the Prizes—this Lottery consists of 38,000 Tickets, in which there are 14,539 Prizes and 23,461 Blanks, being about one and an half Blanks to a Prize.
The Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, having resolved to erect LOTTERIES for raising ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, have appointed the following persons to superintend and direct the drawing of the same, viz. Nicholas Low, Rufus King, Herman Le Roy, James Watson, Richard Harrison, Abijah Hammond, and Cornelius Ray, of the city of New-York—Thomas Willing, Joseph Ball, Matthew M'Connell and Andrew Bayard, of the city of Philadelphia—His Excellency Richard Howell, Esq. Elias Boudinot, General Elias Dayton, James Parker, John Bayard, Doctor Lewis Donham, Samuel W. Stockton, Joshua M. Wallace, Joseph Bloomfield, and Eliza Boudinot, of New Jersey, who offer the following Scheme of a Lottery, and pledge themselves to the public, that they will take every assurance and precaution in their power to have the Monies paid by the Managers, from time to time, as received, into the Banks at New-York and Philadelphia, to remain for the purpose of paying Prizes, which shall be immediately discharged by a check upon one of the Banks.
S C H E M E :    1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars is 20,000   1 10,000 10,000   2 5,000 10,000   5 2,000 10,000   10 1,000 10,000   20 500 10,000   100 100 10,000   200 50 15,000   1000 20 20,000   2000 15 30,000   3000 12 36,000   8100 10 81,000   14,539 Prizes. 262,000   23,461 Blanks. 2,000   Last drawn number, 2,000 
98,000 Tickets at 7 Dollars each is 266,000. The drawing will commence, under the inspection of a Committee of the Superintendents, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. The Superintendents have appointed John N. Cumming, of Newark, Jacob R. Hardenberg, of New-Brunswick, and Jonathan Rhea, of Trenton, as immediate Managers thereof, who have given ample security for discharging the trust reposed in them.
In order to secure the punctual payment of the Prizes, the Superintendents of the Lottery have directed that the Managers shall each enter into bonds in 40,000 dollars, with four sufficient securities, to perform their instructions, the substance of which is  I. That whenever either of the Managers shall receive the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, he shall immediately place the same in one of the Banks of New-York or Philadelphia, to the credit of the Governor of the Society, and such of the Superintendents as live in the city where the monies are placed, to remain there until the Lottery is drawn, for the payment of the Prizes.  II. The Managers to take sufficient security for any Tickets they may trust, otherwise to be responsible for them.  III. To keep regular books of Tickets sold, Monies received and paid into the Bank, abstracts of which shall be sent, monthly, to the Governor of the Society. 
Paterson, January 1, 1794. On application to either of the above gentlemen, information will be given where tickets may be had. February 24. tu&fif.
To be Let,
For Merchants Compting Houses or Public Offices, Two brick 3 story Houses, HAVING 6 rooms in each, with fire places beside garrets, situate on the fourth westerly side of Dock Street, between Pear and Walnut Streets. Enquire of  BENJAMIN W. MORRIS. April 17. tu&f&f
MADEIRA, SHERRY, PORT, LISBON, & TENERIFFE } WINES of the first quality Old Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and West India Rum. Cognac, French and Peach Brandies Claret and Port Wine of a superior quality in cases. Wine Cyder and Vinegar, in pipes and bhd. Corks in Bales, Havannah Segars in Boxes. Philadelphia Porter, in Casks and Bottles. London do. in do. do. Philadelphia Ale and Beer in do. do. London do. in do. do. Cyder in barrels and bottles, prepared for exportation or immediate use.  FOR SALE BY
Benjamin W. Morris, The corner of Dock and Pear Streets, Where he has provided suitable stores and vaults, for the reception of  W I N E S, &c. Which he proposes to store or dispose of on commission. Captains of vessels and others supplied with any of the above LIQUORS bottled, and sea stores in general put up. May 9 tu&f2m
Concluding Sales.
THE Subscriber having entered into Partnership with Mr. John Bartholomew in the business of Sugar Refining, will dispose of the Remaining Stock on hand CONSISTING OF  Silver, Plated, & Japan Wares, Plated Coach & Saddle Furniture, &c. &c. By Wholesale at Prime Cost for Cash.  John Dorsey, No. 22, North 3d Street. April 1. tu&f&6w
A New Novel.
To the LADIES of Philadelphia. This Day is Published by  MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market Street, Price, bound, five-eighths of a dollar, sewed in marbled paper, half a dollar.  Charlotte, a tale of Truth, IN TWO VOLUMES. By Mrs. ROWSON, of the New Theatre, Philadelphia, Author of Victoria, the Inquisitor, the Pique de Chambe, &c. Of Charlotte, the Reviewers have given the following character.
IT may be a Tale of Truth, for it is not unnatural, and it is a tale of real distress.—Charlotte, by the artifice of a teacher, recommended to a school, from humanity rather than a conviction of her integrity, or the regularity of her former conduct, is enticed from her governess, and accompanies a young officer to America.—The marriage ceremony, if not forgotten, is postponed, and Charlotte dies a martyr to the inconstancy of the over, and treachery of his friend.—The situations are artless and affecting—the descriptions natural and pathetic; we should feel for Charlotte if such a person ever existed, who for one error scarcely, perhaps, deserved so severe a punishment. If it is a fiction, poetic justice is not, we think, properly distributed.
Said Carey has just published,
A 2 sheet map of Kentucky compiled by Elihu Barker, price one dollar and two thirds. War Atlas, containing maps of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the United Provinces, the Netherlands, and the West Indies. Price two dollars. Map of New Jersey—Half a dollar. Maps of Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia—Price three eighths of a dollar each. April 29. tuth&3w
Books by auction.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at  J. Connelly's Auction Store, No. 78, South Front Street, Will be continued the sale of a valuable Collection of BOOKS, Mostly new or in good condition, beginning at No. 157 in the catalogue. They may be seen any day prior to the sale from 10 till 2 o'clock, at No. 26, Spruce Street, where catalogues may be had and commissions received from any persons who cannot attend the sale. May 19 dts
Just Imported,
In the Ship Edward, Capt. Grandon, from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz.  HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY  John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. drw3tawtf
The Public are cautioned to beware of counterfeited Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States, and Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America, several of which have appeared in circulation within a few days past; they are a good general imitation of the genuine Bills, but may be distinguished by the following
M A R K S.
 Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States.  ALL that have appeared have the letter F. for their Alphabetical Mark.  The Texture of the Paper is thicker and whiter and it takes the ink more freely than the genuine paper.  The O. in the word Company is smaller than the M. and other letters of that word, so that a line extended from the top of the O, to touch the top of the M. would extend considerably above the range of the whole word.  In the word United the letters are narrower and closer together than the rest of the bill.  The i and j in the word promise are not parallel, the i inclining much more forward than the j.  The engraving is badly executed, the strokes of all the Letters are stronger and the device in the margin particularly is much coarser and appears darker than in the true bills. Some of the counterfeits bear date in 1791—Whereas the Bank was not in operation till December, and no five dollar bills were issued in that year. 
Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America.
 ALL that have appeared have the letter B. for their alphabetical mark.  They are printed on a paper nearly similar to that of the counterfeit Five Dollar Notes above described; the engraving is better executed, and they approach nearer to the appearance of the genuine bills.  The fine ruled lines through the word Twenty, in the body of the bill, are in number thirteen in the genuine bills, and but twelve in the counterfeits.  The word aphy is much like the same word in the Five Dollar Bills as described above, the o being less than the m , and others following.  There is no stroke to the t in the word North whereas in the genuine bills the stroke is well defined.  The letters ent in the word Twenty, to the left hand at the bottom, do not come down to the line, but are so cut as to give an irregular appearance to the word, the T and the y going below them.  The signature J. Nixon, has the appearance of being written with lamb-black and oil, and differs from other inks used in printing the bills and the cashier's signature.  It is supposed these forgeries were committed in some of the Southern States, as all the counterfeits that have appeared, have come from thence, and two persons have been apprehended in Virginia, on suspicion of being the author of them.  The reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid to any Person or Persons who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the several offenders of the following descriptions or any of them, viz.  The person or persons, who manufactured the paper on which the Bills are printed.  The person or persons, who engraved the plates.  The printer or printers, of the bills.  Every person who has acted as a principal in any other way, in the counterfeiting and uttering the said bills.  Philadelphia, March 28, 1794. 
Other counterfeit bills
of the Bank of the United States have appeared in circulation. The denomination is of TWENTY DOLLARS, and the alphabetical mark is the letter B. They may be distinguished from the genuine by the following MARKS: The paper of the counterfeits is of a more tender texture and glossier surface than the genuine, and there is no water mark in them. The letter C. in the word Cashier, in the true bills is strongly marked, whereas in the counterfeits, the whole letter is a fine hair stroke, evidently in an unfinished state. The letter a in the word demand, is badly formed and the whole word ill done, and there is no comma at the end of it, as there is in the genuine bills. The marginal device, is much darker in the false, than in the genuine bills owing to the shade strokes being coarser, much nearer together, and consequently much more numerous. This difference strikes the eye at first view. The same reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, will be paid for apprehending, & prosecuting to conviction the several above described Offenders in respect to this, as to the last described bills. THOMAS WILLING, President of the Bank United States. JOHN NIXON, President of the Bank of North America. By order of the Committees of the respective Boards.
TO BE SOLD,
A large elegant House, and Lot of Ground, In an eligible situation,—also a Country Seat within 6 miles of the City, with 9 acres of land, or 42 acres of land and meadow, the house is exceeded by many in the vicinity of the city, in size, or convenience. For particulars apply to the printer.  n.&thtf
Beef, Pork, and Butter:
 BEEF, prime and cargo of good quality  PORK, prime and cargo of do.  BURLINGTON PORK  BUTTER, in firkins 
ALSO, A CARGO OF MAHOGANY,
Landing at John West's Lumber Yard, near Pool's Bridge, from on board the Fair American, from the Bay of Honduras, and 3000 bushels of Good Wheat, FOR SALE BY  JOHN SKYRIN, No. 35, No. Water Street. May 15. di95
Just Published,
a one handsome volume, 12mo. Price 5s AND FOR SALE BY  JOHN ORMROD, At Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chestnut Street, AN ESSAY ON THE  Natural Equality of Men, On the Rights that result from it, and on the Duties which it imposes. To which a MEDAL was adjudged, by the Teysterian Society at Haarlem. Corrected and Enlarged. By WILLIAM LAWRENCE BROWN, D. D.
Professor of Moral Philosophy, and the Law of Nature, and of Ecclesiastical History; and Minister of the English Church at Utrecht. Aliquid tempest ad communem utilitatem afferendum. CICERO. The First American Edition.
THE grand principle of Equality, if rightly understood, is the only basis on which universal justice, sacred order, and perfect freedom, can be firmly built, and permanently secured. The view of it exhibited in this essay, at the same time that it represses the insolence of office, the tyranny of pride, and the outrages of oppression; confirms, in the most forcible manner, the necessity of subordination, and the just demands of lawful authority. So far indeed, from loosening the bonds of society, that it maintains inviolate, every natural and every civil distinction, draws more closely every social tie, unites in one harmonious and justly proportioned system, and brings men together on the even ground of the inherent rights of human nature, of reciprocal obligation, and of a common relation to the community. March 18. tu&f
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA,
In the House of Representatives, DECEMBER 21st, 1793.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of public Accounts, have reported, that they cannot proceed to the investigation of the Treasury Accounts, respecting special Indents, without knowing the outstanding amount thereof in circulation:—Therefore,
Resolved, That all holders of special Indents be directed, and required, on or before the first day of November next, to deliver the special Indents in their possession to one or other of the Commissioners of the Treasury, who are to give receipts for the same, and to report to the Commissioners on public accounts, on or before the tenth day of November next, the amount by them respectively received, and also to the Legislature, at their meeting in November next, and that all special Indents not rendered into the Treasury as above, on or before the first day of November next, shall be, and the same are hereby barred.
Resolved, That public notice of this resolution be given in the several Gazettes in this State, once every three weeks, until the first day of November next. And that the Delegates of this State in the Congress of the United States, be requested to cause this resolution to be published in one or more papers in the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, and that provision will be made for the expenses attending such publication.
Ordered, That the resolution be sent to the Senate for their concurrence. By order of the House,  JOHN SANFORD DART, C. H. R. In the SENATE, DECEMBER 21st, 1793.
Resolved, That this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the foregoing resolutions.
Ordered, That the resolutions be sent to the House of Representatives. by order of the Senate,  FELIX WARLEY, Clerk.  cwt&Nov.
Stock Brokers Office,
No. 16, Wall-street, NEW-YORK. THE Subscriber intending to confine himself entirely to the PURCHASE & SALE of STOCKS on COMMISSION, begs leave to offer his services to his friends and others, in the line of a Stock Broker. Those who may please to favor him with their business, may depend upon having it transacted with the utmost fidelity and dispatch. Orders from Philadelphia, Boston, or any other part of the United States, will be strictly attended to.  LEONARD BLEECKER.  m&thtf
PHILADELPHIA:
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, No 3 South Fourth-Street.