Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-01-09 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1664.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
Will be Sold, On Tuesday the 9th day of January inst. at 7 o'clock in the Evening at the Merchant's Coffee House, the following described tracts of land—viz.
For Savannah, TO SAIL THE FIRST OPENING, THE fast sailing ship SWIFTPACKET, PATRICK GABRIEL, Master.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 58 hds. of Jamaica Rum.
NOTICE, ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased.
War-Office of the United States, January the 18, 1798. WHEREAS frauds have been practised, in obtaining Warrants for Bounty Lands, due to the Officers and Soldiers of the late Continental Army.
Will be Sold, Fifteen thousand acres of land situate in Union, Springfield and Shilly townships in Huntingdon county—Particulars of which may be known by applying to Charles ENDY, No. 4. North Eighth Street.
Wanted to Charter, A British vessel, fifteen hundred to two thousand five hundred barrels burthen. Apply to Peter BLIGHT.
And at New-York, on board the ship DIANA, from Liverpool, exported round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt Coals.
FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Amongst which are, Guuras, Rajahs, Gaze nats, Gazes, Blue Cloths, Palampoor.
BALL, Mr. Francis respectfully informs his scholars, and the public in general, that his second practicing Ball will be on Thursday the 11th at the new Assembly Room South Fourth Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets.
TO BE LET, And possession given the 1st January, The House No. 107, Arch-street, Near the corner of Third Street.—For further particulars, enquire as above, or at No. 88, Vine Street.
For Charleston, THE SHIP VENUS, Lying at the wharf of Messrs. Purdie & Co. SHE will take Freight on very low terms, and sail the first opening.
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. A L S O, Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
JUST RECEIVED, (via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third Street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz.
Bank of North America, January 1, 1798. AT a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of six per cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives at any time after the 10th inst.
Ran away the 25th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of a yellow complexion; when spoke to and called by his name he has a quick sharp look out of his eyes and shows the white of them very much.
For Amsterdam, The Ship FARMER, JOHN M'COLLOUGH, Master; WILL fail in a few days, this vessel being a part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut Street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE.
Insurance Company of North America, THE Stockholders are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their office on the ninth day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month) for the Election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year.
Employment for the Poor, FLAX for SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12—back of no. 52, South Fifth Street, above Spruce-street.
Bank of the United States, January 18, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share for the last six months, also an additional dividend of four dollars on each share, arising from surplus profits.
60 Dollars Reward, RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 22 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, middling well proportioned; he has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth stand very far apart.
For Londonderry, THE BRIGANTINE SUKEY, WILLIAM WHITTEN, Master. A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo being engaged—now lying at Willing and Evans's Wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN.
Pennsylvania Population Company, THE Shareholders are hereby notified, that an Election of Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's office, no. 53, north Fourth Street, on Wednesday, the 10th day of January next, at 12 o'clock.
For Sale by the Subscribers, Prime Rice in whole and half tiers, Beaucaire Brandy, Teneriffe Wine, Molasses, Georgia and Carolina Indigo, Ravens Duck and one hogshead of paint brushes.
The owners of the Brigantine Mercury, William Uron, master, captured by a Spanish privateer and sold at Cienfuegos in last December, may receive interesting information respecting her, by applying to the Department of State.
Lodgings Wanted, Furnished or unfurnished for a Gentleman, Lady and servant—two or three genteel Rooms and a Garret, situated South of Walnut Street. Enquire of the Printer.
Who wants to Charter, A Vessel of about three hundred tons. nov. 18. For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co.
THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1798. JUST PUBLISHED By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, fourth second-street—containing An elegant Frontispiece of the Marquis de la Fayette with an illustration, being an account of the life of the Marquis, with a sketch of the sufferings of himself and his unfortunate family.
Fresh Raisins, A Small cargo just arrived, and now landing at Chestnut Street wharf, from the sloop Yarico, capt. Haskell, consisting of Kegs, Boxes and Jars. A few Jars of excellent Grapes, and Sacks of soft shelled Almonds. Apply to the Master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co.
French Circulating Library, JOSEPH E. G. M. De LA GRANGE, No. 112 Walnut-street, INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1250 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure.
All Persons Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are so licited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. nov. 29 1797.
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7.
For Liverpool, The copper-bottomed Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Captain SILAS SWAIN. Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3rd of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
Tin Plates, FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth Street. December 28. Hylon and Young Hylon Tea, A few chests of excellent quality, For Sale, corner of Second and Pine Streets. December 26.
Bank of North America, January 1, 1798. AT a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of six per cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives at any time after the 10th inst.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 213, corner of Arch and Front Streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto fancy romall Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrahs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankeens, and Few chests bell Hylon Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hds. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. november 28.
For Savannah, in Georgia, THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHRIS HOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. november 18.
DANCING SCHOOL, WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for these twenty-five years past, takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at the Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. Dec. 9.
The Subscriber, Informs those to whom he is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and scrutiny. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. til 1798.
Bank of the United States, January 18, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share for the last six months, also an additional dividend of four dollars on each share, arising from surplus profits.
House 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 front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to bank street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by bank 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 chuse. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given! For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnet, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Convoyancer, no. 144, Market-street. December 2.
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 604, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1.
Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street. Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in these, the City of Washington, No. 11, and Paterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union. N. B. The business of a Broker, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock, and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by Wm. BLACKBURN. november 13.
STOLEN, Out of the subscriber's office a large blue club cloak, half worn. The inside of the Gollar is faced partly with scarlet velvet and partly with scarlet cloth, and it has a silver hook and chain as a fastening. A suitable reward will be paid for restoring it. WILLIAM MEREDITH. No. 111 South 3d Street. Dec. 16.
NOTICE, To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's and EDWARD FOX's Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented from, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 2 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. December 15.

LONDON, November 1796. NEGOTIATION AT LISLE. Official Documents laid before Parliament. Continued from yesterday's Gazette.
I informed him, that on all former occasions a separate article had been agreed to, which appeared to me to answer every purpose they required, and which it was my intention, as the treaty advanced, to have proposed, as proper to make part of this. The article (the first of the separate ones in the treaty of 1783) was then read; but they objected to it, as not fully meeting their views. It was to the tide itself, as well as to any right which might be supposed to arise from it, that they objected. I could scarce allow myself to treat this mode of reasoning seriously. I endeavoured to make them feel that it was cavilling at a mere word; that it was creating difficulties where none existed; and that if all the French monarchs in the course of three centuries had allowed this to stand in the preamble of all treaties and transactions between the two countries, I could not conceive, after its having been used for so long a period without any claim or pretension being set forth in consequence of it, how it could now affect either the dignity, security or importance of the republic—that in fact such titles have ever been considered as indefeasible and as memorials and records of former greatness, and not as pretensions to present power—and I quoted the titles of the kings of Sardinia and Naples, &c. as examples exactly in point. I argued however in vain. They treated it very gravely, and made so strong a stand upon it, that I could not avoid taking it for reference, which I tho't it better to do, than, feeling as I did at the moment, to push the conversation farther.
The second infatuated point was a very material one indeed, and which, although it has been adverted to as a proposal that might possibly be brought forward, I confess came upon me unexpectedly. It was to ask either a restitution of the ships taken and destroyed at Toulon, or an equivalent for them. They grounded this claim on the Preliminary declaration made by Lord Hood on his taking possession of Toulon, and on the eighth article of the declaration of the committee of the sections, to him. They said, peace they hoped was about to be re-established; that his majesty, in acknowledging the republic, admitted that a sovereignty existed in the French government; and of course that the ships held only as a deposit by England; till this legal authority was admitted, ought now to be restored. I replied, that this claim was so perfectly unlooked for, that it was impossible for me to have been provided for it in my instructions, and that I could only convey my own private sentiments on it, which were, that they could not have devised a step more likely to defeat the great end of our mission. One of the French Plenipotentiaries said, that he sincerely hoped not; that without a restitution of the ships, an equivalent might be found to effect the purpose desired, since their great object was, that something should appear to prove that this just demand had not been overlooked by them, and was not left unsatisfied by us. I told him fairly, I did not
or how it could be appreciated; and that, considering the great advantages France had already obtained by the war, and those she was likely to obtain from the act of cession I had already intimated his majesty was disposed to make in order to restore peace, I was much surprised and deeply concerned at what I heard. I trusted, therefore, that this very inadmissible proposal would be withdrawn. They said it was not in their power; and one of them, from a written paper before him, which he said were his instructions, read some words to the effect I have already stated.
Their third question was as to any mortgage we might have upon the low countries, in consequence of money lent to the Emperor by Great Britain. They wished to know if any such existed, since, as they had taken the low countries charged with all their incumbrances, they were to declare that they should not consider themselves bound to answer any mortgage given for money lent to the Emperor, for the purpose of carrying on the war against them.
I told them, that without replying to this question, supposing the case to exist, the exception they required should have been stated in their treaty with the Emperor, and could not at all be mixed up in ours; that if they had taken the low countries as they stood charged with all their incumbrances, there could be no doubt what these words meant; and that if no exception was stated in the first instance, none could be made with a retroactive effect.
The French plenipotentiaries, however, were so tenacious on this point as on the other two; and as I found to every argument I used that they constantly opposed their instructions, I had nothing to do but to desire that they would give me a written paper, stating their three claims, in order that I might immediately transmit it to your lordship; and on this being promised, our conference broke up.
Between four and five P.M. yesterday I received the inclosed note (No. 16), and I have lost no time since it is in my possession, in preparing to send away a messenger, as independent of the disagreeable subjects brought forward in this last conference, and which it is material should be communicated without delay. I am anxious his majesty should be informed of what has passed in general up to this day, as it may perhaps furnish some ideas as to the possible event of the negotiation.
(No. 17. The project of the British minister as published in Saturday's Gazette.) No. 14. A note from Lord Malmesbury to the French plenipotentiaries, proposing to retain the Island of Trinidad in his majesty's full possession, as a counterpoise to the acquisition by the French of the Spanish part of St. Domingo; and also that after the words "before the war," in the 14th article of the proceeding project, the
following addition should follow: "With the exception of the town, fort, and establishment of the Cape of Good Hope, and of the possessions belonging to the Dutch before the war, in the Island of Ceylon, and of the town and fort of Cochin, which shall be ceded to his Britannic majesty, in exchange for the town of Negapatam and its dependencies."
No. 15. From the French plenipotentiaries, July 9, in reply to the foregoing, promising a speedy and serious consideration of the points stated, as well as to the project of a treaty itself, and requesting a conference at one o'clock next day.
No. 16. From the French Plenipotentiaries to Lord Malmesbury, dated Lisle.
The ministers plenipotentiaries, of the French republic to no time in complying with the wish expressed to them by the minister plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty by transmitting to him a note on the three points which were the subject of their conference this day.
1. They have positive orders to require the renunciation of the title of king of France borne by his Britannic majesty. Lord Malmesbury is requested to observe that the question is not only a renunciation of the rights which might be pretended to be derived from this title, but further and formally of the title itself. The establishment of the French republic, and the acknowledgement of this form of government by the king of England will not allow of his retaining a title which would imply the existence in France of an order of things which is at an end.
2. The ministers plenipotentiary of the republic are ordered to demand the restitution of the vessels taken or destroyed at Toulon.
Great Britain has publicly and formally declared that these vessels were taken in trust for the king of France. This trust is sacred. It incontestably belongs to the Republic, which exercises the rights and the sovereignty that Great Britain attributed to Louis XVIII, at the period of the capture of Toulon. His Britannic majesty cannot, therefore, in acknowledging the French republic deny its right to the restitution required, or to refuse either to make the restitution, or to offer an equivalent for it.
3. The ministers plenipotentiary have orders to demand, and to demand the renunciation, on the part of his Britannic majesty of the mortgage on Belgium.
That country was mortgaged for the loans made by the Emperor in England. It has become an integral part of the French republic, and cannot remain burthened with such a mortgage.
The ministers plenipotentiary of the French republic request Lord Malmesbury to accept the assurance of their high consideration.
(Signed) LETOURNEUR PLEVILLE HUGHES B. MARET COLCHEN, Sec. Gen. of Legation.
Lisle, le 22 Messidor, 5th year of the Republic, July 10, 1797.
No. 17. Adipatch from Lord Grenville to Lord Malmesbury, July 12, expressive of his surprise at the claims of the French. It states, that any explanation on the subject of the Austrian loans cannot necessarily be introduced into the pending negotiation; that the king neither forms nor has any intention of forming any demand on the French government for the payment of any part either of the interest or capital of these loans. It is to the Emperor alone, to the Austrian government and its revenues, that his majesty and individuals concerned, look for the performance of the Imperial engagements. It concludes without adding any thing on the two other claims of the Republic.
No. 18. Dispatch from Lord Malmesbury to Lord Grenville, July 16, containing an account of the special conference which he held with the French plenipotentiaries on the 10th inst. The object of which was to resume the discussion of the article of the project, to which the latter had objected in their last conversation. One of the plenipotentiaries, who observed this, then particularly mentioned the 11th article, and expressed their repugnance to the renewal of the treaties therein mentioned, from various reasons; First, because most of them were irrelevant to the present negotiation; and secondly, because they were in contradiction to the new order of things in France, by acknowledging the King of Great Britain as possessed of a portion of the regal authority of France. To this one of his colleagues added, a protestation, that their only object in wishing not to renew these treaties, was to give permanency to that which they were about forming: that by adopting such a number, en masse , without examination, might hereafter occasion difficulties. To which the British minister replied, that as the treaties alluded to were the only acknowledgments of the tenure by which the sovereigns of Europe, and particularly the French Republic held their dominions, and had become the law of nations, it was unwise and unsafe not to renew them in the present negotiation. A "conciliatory and even amicable" conversation ensued. The French ministers being willing to renew such of those treaties as were connected with the condition of Europe, and the British desirous of adopting them in tota . They parted to meet again on the same subject.
No. 19. From the same to the same, dated at Lisle, July 16, mentioning the receipt of a note from the French plenipotentiaries, (which is sketched in No. 20) to which he returned, No. 21, to which No. 22 is a reply. A conference was the consequence of these notes. Lord Malmesbury proposed the conversation by observing that if he understood the intention of the Directory it required as a fine qua preliminary , that his Britannic majesty should restore to each and all of his enemies every thing that had been conquered during the war. If he was correct in this idea, it would not only pre-
vent the treaty from beginning, but would deprive his majesty of every means of treating; for it could not be expected a treaty of cession and no compensation would ever be agreed to. One of the plenipotentiaries then assured his lordship, that so far from wishing to break up the negotiation, it was the sincere wish of the Directory that it should proceed hastily, and end successfully; and that any proposals which were not incompatible with their sacred engagements, should be carefully listened to. Lord Malmesbury after receiving assurances that the Directory would listen to stipulations of mutual concession and compensation, departed from the conference to dispatch the result to his court.
No. 20. The note from the French plenipotentiaries to Lord Malmesbury, alluded to above. It states that having just received instructions and orders from the Directory on the subject of his lordship's note, it is necessary to make this declaration—"There exist in the treaties by which France is allied to Spain and the Batavian republic, articles by which the three powers respectively guarantee to each the territories possessed before the war." The Republic therefore establishes as an indispensable preliminary of the negotiation with England, the consent of his Britannic Majesty to the restitution of all the possessions which he occupies not only from the French republic, but of those of Spain and Batavia. The French plenipotentiaries in consequence of this, desire Lord Malmesbury to explain himself with regard to the subject of restitution and if he is not sufficiently authorized to consent to it, to send a messenger to his court to procure the necessary powers. The conference for this day was deferred on account of this communication.
No. 21. From Lord Malmesbury in answer to the foregoing. He declares himself not authorized to accede to the proposition contained in their note; but that in order to avoid the possibility of misunderstandings on so important an occasion, solicits an interview for to-morrow, after which, he will dispatch a messenger to his court.
No. 22. From the French plenipotentiaries agreeing to the proposed conference for to-morrow.
No. 23. Dispatch from Lord Grenville to Lord Malmesbury dated London, July 20, 1797. It begins with expressing a concern at being obliged to observe that the claim of the French plenipotentiaries is so extraordinary in itself, and so inconsistent with their former professions, as to afford but little hope of a happy termination of the present negotiation. Although the most natural step would be to terminate at once a negotiation which, on the footing proposed by the enemy, precludes the possibility of mutual concession and restitution; yet as the French plenipotentiaries have intimated a willingness to listen to proposals of reciprocal restitution and compensation, and in order to leave untried nothing that can promote the return of peace, it is his majesty's will that at the next conference your lordship represent to the plenipotentiaries of the French republic, that "France, treating in consequence of her treaties, and in the same manner, with any pretence of justice or fairness, oppose her treaties with them as obstacles in the way of a reasonable proposal of peace in which they are included."
"It never can be allowed, that France, Spain, and Holland, negotiating jointly for a peace with Great Britain, can set up, as a bar to our just claims, the treaties between themselves." "This principle even if it were admitted to operate could not extend to private treaties, or to secret articles." Then follows a number of observations to prove that this pretence set up by France is altogether frivolous and illusory; that if she were disposed to negotiate, the treaties of Holland and Spain need be no impediment: and concludes with requesting his lordship to demand of the republic a contre-projet , explicitly stating the whole of what they have to ask instead of bringing forward separate points one after another contrary to the avowed principle of negotiation proposed by themselves. In complying with this demand, to which they cannot reasonably object, the directory will place the business on its real issue, and bring distinctly into question the several points on which the conclusion of peace or the prolongation of war, will really depend.
No. 24. From the same to the same, with the same date. It consists of animadversions on the assertion respecting the Portuguese ships at Toulon, made by one of the French plenipotentiaries, and on that respecting the treaty of Piltz. Several observations are made on these topics, which having no connection with the progress of the negotiation, but made to remove the misunderstandings of the parties, we omit.
No. 25. Dispatch from Lord Malmesbury, to Lord Grenville, July 25, acquainting his lordship, that on the receipt of his dispatches, Nos. 19 and 20, he had obtained a conference of the French republic, and related to them in the words of his instructions, that the terms proposed as a preliminary article, were inadmissible by the king his master; and that having already, on our part, freely stated in a detailed project our conditions, it was but reasonable that we should expect a contre-projet from them. On the inadmissibility of their terms, one of the plenipotentiaries remarked, that they could do no more than "take them for reference; that such were the orders of the directory, and requested his lordship to state in writing the several grounds on which his majesty rejected their proposition. On the second point, he conceived that the best method for accelerating the business would be for the directory to furnish his lordship with a plan of a contre-projet ; and that till further instructions from the directory the negotiation could not proceed. Here his lordship remarked, that he understood at a former conference, that the French plenipotentiaries were empowered to enter into explanations concerning mutual restitut-
tion and indemnity; - if so, he should be happy to proceed to the consideration of any proposition agreeable to the basis laid down in the project delivered. After some hesitation, one of the French ministers replied, that as the present was an important juncture of the negotiation, and perhaps would be decisive of its fate, it would be best to wait an answer on this subject from Paris. A mutual declaration of wishes for a speedy and happy termination of the negotiation followed, and the ministers parted, agreeing on the propriety there was of each advancing a separate project.
No. 30. Note from Lord Malmesbury, to the French plenipotentiaries.
The minister plenipotentiary of his Britannic majesty has transmitted to his court, the note which was delivered to him the 5th of this month, by the ministers plenipotentiary of the French republic; and having received the orders of the king his master, on this subject, he hastens to repeat to them, in writing, conformably to the desire which they have expressed to him, the following reflections, which he had already stated to them verbally, in consequence of his most positive instructions.
He observes, in the first place, that to require, "as an indispensable preliminary of negotiation for peace with England, the consent of his Britannic majesty to the formal restitution of all the possessions which he occupies, as well those of the French republic, as further and formally those of Spain and the Batavian republic," is to wish to establish a previous condition, which excludes all reciprocity, refuses to the king all compensation, and leaves no object of ulterior negotiation.
That the French republic, formally authorized by its allies to negotiate the articles of peace in their name, cannot fairly set up its partial treaties with them, in opposition to reasonable proposals of peace, since it is universally understood that the contracting parties always preserve the power to modify, by mutual consent, the conditions by which they may be engaged to each other whenever their common interests may require it; consequently the proposition made to the king of a general and gratuitous restitution as an indispensable preliminary, would necessarily impute to his catholic majesty, and to the Batavian republic, dispositions far less pacific than those which animate the French republic.
That, moreover, in consequence of what passed in the first conferences, Lord Malmesbury has always thought himself entitled to expect that the king, his master, would find a compensation for the sacrifice he was ready to make for peace, in retaining a part of his conquests, and he was the less able to forego any obstacle on account of the secret articles of the treaties which bind the French republic, as the principle of compensation was acknowledged by a formal and positive decision made by the name of the Executive Directory, and communicated in an official Note, dated the 27th of November, 1796: a declaration posterior to the conclusion of those treaties.
It was, therefore, in order to remove, as much as possible, every difficulty, that, in the project of a treaty which Lord Malmesbury has delivered to the ministers plenipotentiary of the French republic, the alternative was left to France, to settle this compensation on its own possessions, or on those of its allies: But the absolute refusal of this alternative appears to do away the only possible means of terminating every interest, and of arriving at an honorable just and permanent peace.
Lord Malmesbury, persuaded that such cannot be the intention of the French government, hopes, that in consequence of the reasons herein stated, a condition will not be insisted upon, to which his Britannic majesty can by no means consent.
He again requests the ministers plenipotentiary of the French republic to accept the assurance of his high consideration.
Lisle: 24th July, 1797.
No. 27. Extract of a dispatch from Lord Malmesbury to Lord Grenville, dated Lisle, Sunday, August 6.
My Lord.
I fully expected, when I received the inclosed note on Friday, the conference proposed was to acquaint me with the instructions the French plenipotentiaries had received from the Directory, on the note I had given in near a fortnight ago, as an answer to that in which the restitution of the whole of his majesty's conquests from each of his enemies is required as an indispensable preliminary to all negotiation.
I was therefore surprised and disappointed, when I had taken my place at the conference, to hear from the French plenipotentiaries, that the letters they had received that morning from Paris did not bring any specific reply to my last note, but only were to inform them, that the Directory had taken the subject into their most serious consideration, and would acquaint them as soon as possible with the result.
I could not avoid expressing my concern and surprise that there existed any hesitation whatever in the mind of the Directory on a point, which, although a very important one, was certainly a very simple one! That to allow it to remain in doubt, whether his majesty was to have any compensation or not, was in other words to leave it in doubt, whether the Directory sincerely meant peace or not. And that, altho' I was very far from wishing for any improper haste, or to move in a matter of such magnitude with becoming prudence and deliberation, yet I could not help lamenting that more than a month had now elapsed without our having advanced a single step, notwithstanding his majesty had, in the very outset of the negotiation, manifested a moderation and forbearance unprecedented under similar circumstances: That, anxious as I was not to prejudice it by any representations of mine, I must say this delay placed me in a very awkward position, as I did not perceive how I could account for it in a way at all satisfactory, at the same time that it was quite impossible for me to suffer a longer space of time to pass over without writing to my court.
One of the French plenipotentiaries expressed his earnest wish that I would write immediately; he was confident this delay would be seen in its true light; and added "Si nous n'avancions pas a pas de geant, il est impossible que nous marchions a pas de tortue." And another of them repeated this phrase.
I expressed my sincere hope that this might be the case, but it would have been much better proved by the communication of the counter-project they had in a minute pledged themselves to produce, than by any vague and indefinite assurances of what might possibly be the result of the present suspension of all business. They observed to me, that the counter-project would of course be (virtually) contained in the next instructions, and that their only inactive for wishing to see me was to convince me that this delay had not been originated with them, nor been encouraged, at Paris, by the want of attention to this important business, or from any cause not immediately and closely connected with it.
I desired to know from them when they thought it probable when they should receive positive and explicit instructions, whether in three, four, or five days? They said, it would be probably eight or ten. And one of them observed, that as our not meeting more frequently gave rise to many idle rumours and false reports, he would propose to me, if I had no objection, to meet every other day at 2 o'clock: that it was very possible, that in our next two or three meetings we might have nothing material to say, but that we should get better acquainted with each other, and in our conversation mutually forget ideas which might be of use if readily consented to this.
(To be continued.)
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9.
For the Gazette of the United States. REFLECTIONS ON MONROE'S "VIEW." No. V.
At most of this translation I am not astonished, as it may have proceeded from violent prejudice in favor of France, from a disregard of the opinions of the executive, and a desire to appear all-important in the eyes of his favorite nation; but I am astonished to find, that while Mr. Monroe insists, and insists with great strength of reasoning, that a compliance with the treaty would be highly beneficial to France, and equally beneficial to the United States; that he did not demand a compliance. Both countries being interested in its execution, it was inexcusable not to have demanded it. But he attempts to excuse himself by saying he was afraid France would have in turn demanded a compliance with the guarantee stipulation. This was a vain fear: France knew well that the calus fcederis had not occurred, and in the state of the present war and of public affairs, that such a demand could not be made with justice or reason—Above all, Mr. Monroe should have borne in mind that his country is always animated with the purest sentiments of honor and good faith, and always ready to meet the claims of foreign nations, and by these principles to try them. He should have reflected that at the helm of American affairs was placed a man who well understood the interests of his country, as well as the extent of the national engagements; and he should not have presumed to neglect or counteract the obvious intentions of the executive. From whence did Mr. Monroe take up the notion that he was not to complain of the decree contravening the treaty? His predecessor remonstrated against it: The injuries arising from it had reached every part of the continent; it was neither the will of the President or of the people, that they should be continued; wherefore then did he encourage France to continue the system of piracy and depredation? Why did he debate his country at the feet of France, by telling the republic to trample on our commerce, and we would sink under our indignity and losses? What offence had his country done him that he should take this severe revenge? Why should his minister prostrate it in the dust by a declaration no less abject than pernicious—by a policy which, while it exposed the United States to utter contempt, became the source of present and fear of future ills.
These instances of misconduct being fully evident, let us next see what the President did when they became known to him. It is to be lamented he had not then disclosed him. He only reprimanded him, as appears in his letter dated 2d. December, in the following terms: "In your letter you say that you have not been instructed to desire a repeal of the decree which violated the 23d and 24th articles of the treaty of commerce: That you did not know, but it had been tolerated from the founder motives of political expediency, left the demand for the rescinding it might produce a call for the guarantee. Indeed you have gone further; having declared in your memorial that you were under no instructions to complain of or request the repeal of the decree authorizing a departure from those articles, and "that if upon re-consideration after the experiment be made, the committee of public safety should be of opinion that it produces any solid benefit to the French republic, the American government, and your countrymen in general, would not only bear the departure with patience, but with pleasure."
The fourth head of injury stated in your letter, shews that you were possessed of cases which turned entirely upon the impropriety of the decree, and such too was, certainly the fact. Now, without the abrogation of the decree so far as it respected those cases, the redress which you were induced to demand could not be obtained. In truth, there was no cause or pretence for asking relief but upon the ground of that decree having violated the treaty. Does not this view lead to the inevitable conclusion that the decree, if operated in future instances, would be no less disagreeable, and consequently that its operation in future instances ought to be prevented, a circumstance which could be accomplished only by a total repeal? The papers of the ship Darents, contain a reference to one or more representations of Mr. Morris, against the decree; so that the business had been actually broken to the French government. Neither these representations, nor yet your application, appears to have suggested a requisition of the guarantee.
"But, my good Sir, let these things be as they will, it is necessary to intimate that an indifference prevailed in our government as to these articles, by a declaration that you were not instructed to complain of the decree? I confess I am unapprised, on the data upon which such an opinion could be founded; and undoubtedly the president himself would not undertake that the people of the United States would bear with patience a departure from stipulations which are generally believed to be important to us." (page 16.)
It is true it happened soon after this, in January 1795, that the French republic saw cause to repeal the decree, and perhaps this occasioned the President to take no further notice of the misconduct of the minister relative to this subject. But surely, after reading the foregoing documents, few will pretend that Mr. Monroe's misrepresentations or concessions contributed to produce that effect. I know he has had the assurance to ascribe to himself the merit of a repeal, which without any doubt, was the consequence of the then state of affairs in France. On the other hand, I ascribe to his doctrine of implicit submission to the will of a foreign power, to which the French have been made to believe influences America with regard to them, their present system towards us a system which having modified our treaty with France on this principle, is so baneful to our commerce, and so dishonorable to our national character. Indeed, it must be acknowledged that Mr. Monroe expressed himself to the committee "not only frankly but liberally" as he says, when he agreed that France might dispense with certain articles of the treaty, if it appeared to them advantageous to do so. To what length the republic will carry this concession, is beyond my power to predict. It shall be left to the unfolding hand of time.
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CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY—JANUARY 8.
Mr. Morris presented the memorial of John Safford and others, praying to have permission to settle on a certain tract of land in the North western Territory...
A message was received from the President of the United States, inclosing a report from the Secretary of State, with a copy of an act of the State of Kentucky, approving of the amendment proposed to the Constitution...
Mr. McDowell wished to call the attention of the house to a subject which he thought it was time they should take under consideration... Mr. Blount's impeachment.
Mr. Dawson could not but object to this resolution. No one was more anxious than he to have the business brought forward. One of the committee (Mr. Harper) had given the true reason for the delay.
Mr. McDowell was aware of the absence of the chairman of the committee, and had waited till the period for which he had asked leave was expired, before he brought forward his motion...
representatives, on application and proof made within the term of years from the passing of this act."
Mr. Blount said he never could see any reason why the representatives of soldiers who died in the service, ought not to have the same commutation of lands as those who were slain by the enemy...
This motion was opposed as being in itself of a questionable nature, but more particularly as being unconnected with the present bill, which, it was said, went merely to determine the time at which the war ought to be considered as at an end.
Mr. Pinckney moved to strike out the 24th of March, and to insert in its place the 11th of April, the day on which hostilities ceased, and which he considered as the proper termination of the war.
Mr. Livingston called for a division of the question; first to agree to strike out, and then to insert. Mr. Dwight Foster seconded this motion.
He was not convinced that it was necessary to interfere in this business at all, as he was not certain whether more injury would not be done to the community, than would over balance any benefit which might accrue to individuals by the proposed measure.
This bill, he believed was intended to relieve two individuals whose petitions had been before them. He presumed there might be several others in the situation. The case of Mrs. Alexander, whose husband (Major-general Sterling) died in January 1783, had lately been before the house.
The consideration of the two former reports was postponed till tomorrow; upon the latter no order was made. Mr. Kittera asked and obtained leave of absence for eight days.
Mr. Dwight Foster moved that the Committee of Claims have leave to report by bill or otherwise in the cases of claimants to be placed on the Pension List—Agreed. The same gentleman also moved that the petition of James Maury, Consul at Liverpool, be referred to the committee who has under consideration the subject of advances made by Consuls abroad—Agreed. Adjourned.
greis never made any declaration as to the termination of the war but that the 3d of November was merely the day on which the army was disbanded and a few words from Mr. Livingston in favour of it, the question for the committee's rising was carried, there being 47 votes for it.
A report was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, on the subject of excepting certain claims from the operation of the limitation acts in consequence of a resolution of the house of the 14th ult. which was referred to the committee of the whole on the subject.
Another report was also received from the same department, inclosing statements of goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, for two years, from the 1st of October 1794, in pursuance of a resolution of the house of the 3d of March last. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Livingston, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on the petition of the wharf-holders, &c. of Charleston, stating that the committee had found that the practice of wharf-owners employing persons to weigh goods, had been a great inconvenience both to the importing merchant and revenue officers...
Also, on the petition Nathaniel Cutter, who had exported certain goods from the United States, but which, from a variety of untoward circumstances, were brought back again to the United States, and were subjected to another duty. The committee do not think it a case in which relief can be granted.
Also, on the petitions of William Dixon, and others, praying to be reimbursed certain forfeitures incurred by omissions and informality with respect to the registering of vessels. The committee decline recommending relief in these cases.
By this day's Mail. BOSTON, January 2. Extract of a letter from Salem, dated yesterday. Capt. Batchelder, in the Ship Rajah, arrived here on Saturday evening in 49 days from Bourdeaux.
Capt. Phillips, passenger in the Rajah, saw a letter from Mr. Pinckney, to the master of an American ship at Bourdeaux, desiring a passage for himself, and family, as he expected to leave the Republic from necessity in about 25 days.
PARIS, October 27. Bulletin of Paris. News from Madrid induces us to hope that the Queen of Portugal, after the most profound reflections, will ratify the treaty concluded with France. The number of persons accused of conspiracy arrested in the department of Eure and Loire, are forty two.
an event which has been celebrated throughout the republic by illuminations and other splendid demonstrations of public joy. ROME, October 7. The new French minister, the brother of Buonaparte, had a very long conference yesterday with the Cardinal Secretary of State...
RATISBON, October 13. Agreeable to positive advice, the three following persons have been added to the Imperial embassy to the Congress—Mr. Bleus, secretary of the cabinet, who since the commencement of the war has directed the affairs of the empire in the military department at the head quarters of the commander in chief...
ALBANY, January 2. On Sunday evening last, upon an alarm of fire, Mr. Watles, Member of the Legislature for Delaware county, in stepping out of a house, fell, and broke his neck so violently against the steps of the door, as to render him immediately insensible...
BALTIMORE, January 5. We learn by a gentleman who left Norfolk six days ago, that the Fanny, captain Brudenberg, from Bremen for this port, had arrived there—he was taken in with by a French privateer, the commander of which had an altercation with capt. B. and because he refused to take some prisoners on board without provisions, was thrown overboard, and but for the assistance of his own crew, must have perished.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9. Yesterday afternoon, three fellows who had broke open a house over Schuylkill, and afterwards robbed and cruelly treated a man, who was coming to town, were taken up and committed to jail.
APPPOINTMENT BY AUTHORITY. Joseph Pitcairn, of New-York, Consul at Hamburg—vice Samuel Williams, appointed Consul at London. Office of the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, January 8, 1798. At an Election held this day for thirteen Directors for the present year, the following gentlemen were duly elected:
James S. Cox, John G. Wachsmuth, Abijah Dawes, Thomas Fitzsimons, Samuel W. Fisher, Mordecai Lewis, George Latimer, Henry Pratt, John C. Stocker, Joseph Sims, Daniel Smith, Jesse Waln, William Smith
January 3, 1798. At a meeting of the Stockholders of the Philadelphia and Turnpike road, the following gentlemen were elected as officers to serve for the present year. President, Elisha Perot. Managers, Edward Hand, Abraham Wimmer, Richard Downing, jun., Richard Thomas, William Sansom, Jacob Downing, Thomas M c Clintock, James C. Fisher, Joshua Eleazar, Godfrey Haga, John Curwen, George Alston, Treasurer, French Francis. Secretary, William Govett.
At an annual meeting of the Mutual Assistance Society of Hair-dressers and Surgeon-Barbers, held on the 2d inst. at Mr. Ecclefield's tavern, the following persons were chosen officers of the institution—President, John Murdock. Vice President, John Uhl. Treasurer, Vincent Dcomb. Secretaries, John Philips, George Abbot. Stewards, George Vanderlice, Michael Bowers. After Supper the following toasts were drank: 1. The Citizens of the United States; be it their pride to boast, of being the freest and happiest people on the face of the earth.
10. The humane citizens of Philadelphia who kept forth in the late calamitous difficulties to alleviate the afflictions and distresses of their fellow creatures. 11. The Heads of all Seminaries of Learning; may their usefulness command due respect and esteem. 12. The best and most beautiful part of the creation, woman. 13. May the arrogance of Aristocracy and the turbulence of Democracy be overawed by the firm and ready hand of true republicanism. 14. May those who are just and generous in prosperity, never want friends in adversity. 15. May the man who has spirit to despise his enemies, and gratitude to cherish his friends, never want a good dinner, and a bottle of wine to wash it down. 16. Our Institution; may it continue to support the humane principles on which it was founded.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST. Bourdeaux Nov. 12. Sailed the Rajah, Batchelder, of Salem; the Annah, of N. York; the Louisa, of Philadelphia. The Cygnet of N. York; Dolphin, Boston; and Caroline, sailed from Havre, Nov. 2. The Aurora, of Charleston, failed from Bourdeaux, Oct. 27. The Zenobia, from Providence, at Bourdeaux, Nov. 2. The William, Wells of Boleimore, was at Havre, Oct. 20. Ship Lucia Meek, 5 months from Calcutta, arrived at Marblehead yesterday.
NEW THEATRE. One of the much celebrated fall-falling Salem Ketches, was lately sold at Bourdeaux and in a few days fitted out as a privateer. TO-MORROW EVENING, JANUARY 10, Will be presented (by particular desire, and for the last time this season) the Historical Play of COLUMBUS; Or, a World Discovered. To which will be added (for the second time) a Grand Anacréontic Pantomime Ballet, called, THE ANIMATED STATUE; Or, Triumph of Love.
A Quarterly Meeting of the Society for the institution and support of First Day or Sunday School Society, will be held at John Ely's school room, in Third, near Mulberry Street (adjoining the Presbyterian meeting house) at 6 o'clock to-morrow evening, 12 Month, 1798. GEORGE WILLIAMS, Sec'y. 1st mo. 9th.
At a Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company of North America, at their office this day, the dividend for the last six months was declared to be one dollar and fifty cents on each share of the stock, which will be paid to the stockholders, or their legal representatives, on any day after the 15th inst. EBEN. HAZARD, Sec'y. January 2.
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