Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-12-10 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1328.]
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
For St. Croix, The brigantine FAME, Francis Knox, Master. Lying at Walnut Street wharf and expected to sail in two or three days. For passage only apply to the captain, or, KEARNY WHARTON. Dec. 6.
For Sale, The ship ADELAIDE, Of New York. Lying at the subscriber's wharf—burthen 220 tons, she is a stout well built vessel, was built by the day for a House in New-York, under the inspection of a person concerned in her—has been only one voyage to London and Charleston and fails faster than any vessel out of the port of New-York.—Apply to WILLIAM BELL. Who has received by the said ship from Charleston—20 Tierces fresh Rice, and a few casks of Ground Nuts. Dec. 6.
For Sligo and Killibegs, The American Ship Nancy, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to William Bell; Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens 3 Pipes Brandy Madeira Wine; Indigo, Russia Mats. Also, A few barrels Prime IRISH BEEF, PORK, OATMEAL, &c. November 11, 1796.
For Madeira, The ship Concord, Capt. John Thomson. For freight or passage apply on board, or to Peter Blight; Who has for sale, a quantity of Brandy, in pipes Whiting and Copperas, in hogheads Old Hock, in cases Dutch Cream-Cheese, in boxes Window Glass Empty Gin-Cases Glass Ware, in boxes Painters' Colours, ground in oil Sweet Oil, in cases of a dozen bottles each Hazelnuts, in sacks. Nov. 11.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. If the MARY is not sold in a few days, she will take freight for Hamburg. Apply as above. October 31.
For Charter, The Ship JOHN BULKELY, AYRES STOCKLEY, Master. An excellent live-oak and cedar built ship, of about 3000 barrels burthen—Apply to Jesse & Robert Waln. Nov.
For Sale, or Charter, The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792, of live oak and red cedar, and was sheathed 13 months ago, she has just had a complete out-fit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expense. For terms apply to Philip Nicklin & Co.
Who have for sale on board said vessel, 27 casks of fine yellow paint. 9 boxes and 12 bundles of writing slates. 1 box ink stands and note presses. 14 bales of sail canvas. And on hand, TEAS. Imperial Hyson, and } Souhong } 40,000 pieces Nankeens of the first quality. 10 tubs Quick-silver. 2 chests Bandanna handkerchiefs. A few chests Manchester goods well assorted in Corduroys, thickets, Ginghams, Mullinets, Dimities, &c. 3 boxes black sewing silk. 180 crates Queens ware well assorted. 10 tons sheet lead. Nails assorted, flat and sharp points. London Particular, } Madeira Wine in pipes London Market, } and hogheads. New-York Market, } 40 pipes and 10 hogheads Feneriffe wine. 8 tierces Snake Root. 230 logs Mahogany. Nov. 7.
A Manufactory FOR SALE. A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13.
FOR SALE, About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, lying on and between Marsh and Berch Creeks, Milford county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-Street. October 31.
MRS. GRATTAN respectfully informs the subscribers to the LADIES' CONCERT, That the first will be on Thursday the 22nd of December, and Mrs. Grattan takes the liberty of requesting the subscribers to send for their tickets any day after Thursday the 15th, at No. 39, N. Sixth street. Mrs. Grattan begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that the subscription-book is at her house, No. 39, North Sixth-street, for the reception of those names who wish to honor her with their commands. A subscription for eight nights, sixteen dollars, including a Gentleman and Ladies' tickets, both transferable. Half subscriptions eight dollars, including one ticket. Single ticket two dollars. December 7.
A Genteel House. FOR SALE, a new, convenient, three-story HOUSE, situate in Fifth, near Spruce-street. Possession may be had in two months, when it will be finished in a neat modern style. For terms apply at No. 109, Spruce-street, or 109, So. Water-street. December 8.
RAISINS. A few Casks and Boxes of Excellent Fresh RAISINS, just received, and for sale by Joseph Anthony & Co. Also a new 11 1-2 inch CABLE, 120 fathoms long. December 5.
For Sale, By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27.
Bank of North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for twelve Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Bank on Monday the 9th of January at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 6.
To be Rented, A Large Vault and Cellar, That will contain 200 pipes, situate in Walnut between Fourth and Fifth-streets. Also a COACH-HOUSE and STABLE, with Stalls for five horses. N. B. Goods Stored by the month. November 30.
For Sale, By the Subscribers—in PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30.
Just Landing, At South-street-wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Hodge, from St. Petersburg. The following Goods: Russia Sail Duck, first quality. Do. Sheetings do. Do. Diaper. Do. Huckaback. Do. Crafs. Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English size. Do. White Candle Tallow. Do. White Soap in small boxes. Do. Cordage of fine yarn. Ravens Duck. Hinglass, salt and sand for. Horse Hair uncurled. Russia Bar Iron. Do. Hoop Iron. Do. Nail Rods. 10 Tons Oatmeal and Junk. St. Petersburg Clean Hemp. For Sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. October 12.
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST, Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth. Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. * He lives in Chestnut-street, No. 135, above Fourth-street. November 26.
Imported in the late arrivals from Europe and the West-Indies, Holland Gin, in pipes Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum Martinique Molasses, in hogheads Choice old Lisbon Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks London Particular & London Market Madeira Wine, in pipes, half-pipes and quarter-casks Malmsey Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks Tenerife Wine, in pipes Russia & Elenish Sheetings and Ravens Duck, in cases Window Glass, 8 by 10, in boxes Coffee Mills and Straw Knives, in cases Mill Saws and Cross-cut Saws, in boxes Also, on hand, A few chests of Bohca Tea; Jesuits Bark; Assafetida and Tapioca; and a few bales of Coffees, Baftas, Gurrabs, Bandanna and Mullin Handkerchiefs, and a complete assortment of 5-4 and 6-4 Boultng Cloths. For Sale by Pragers & Co. October 20.
For Sale, By Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. 25 hds. West-India Rum, 3d and 4th proof, 5 Barrels best Indigo, and, A few thousand bushels of Turk's Island salt. Oct. 17.
EZEKIEL HALL HAS REMOVED his Counting-Room to No. 42, North Water-street, where he has for sale Boston Rum, Beef & Mackerel. December 2.
For Sale at this Office, Twenty-six LETTERS, upon interesting subjects, Respecting the Revolution of America; Written in Holland in the Year 1780, By his Excellency JOHN ADAMS, While he was the Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America, for negotiating a Peace, and a Treaty of Commerce, with Great-Britain.—A few copies of the above pamphlet are yet on hand, and may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street. Dec. 5.
THE Partnership of JONATHAN HARVEY & Co. being this day dissolved by mutual consent, those indebted to said firm are requested to make speedy payment to Jonathan Harvey, who is authorized to receive the same, and those who have any demands will please to bring in their accounts to him for settlement. The Business will be Continued By Jonathan Harvey, AT HIS STORE NO. 106, S. FRONT-STREET; Where he has for Sale, A general assortment of DRY GOODS. November 14, 1796.
WM. HOLDERNESSE, No. 76, HIGH-STREET, Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercury, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods, Which he will sell, wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms: Among which are Some elegant 4-4 and 7-8 Chintzes and Cottons, new patterns Ditto Furniture ditto Ditto Dimity Tamboured, Book, and Jacquet Muslins Ditto in Gold and Silver Ditto Neckcloths, very fine Mantillas of the first quality Silk and Cotton Hosiery Umbrellas of the first quality, assorted with Linens, very fine, and Table Linens Marcellas and Cotton Counterpanes Rose Blankets assorted—&c. &c. October 26.
Irish Linens, &c. Imported per the ships Glasgow, from Dublin, Liberty, from Cork, and brig Mentor, from Belfast, 4-4 and 7-8 Wide IRISH LINENS, In whole and half boxes, Afforded from 11d. to 4s. sterling—Also 5-4 wide Sheerings, and low priced yarn and worsted Hosiery. On Hand, 7-8 Wide Linens. Drapers and Table-Cloths A few boxes Tickens and Checks A few bales Flannels Cork and Belfast Sail Cloth, Nos. 1 and 6 25 Boxes } Window Glass, } 6 by 8, 10 Ditto } 7 by 9, 5 Ditto } 8 by 10. The above mentioned Goods are all entitled to the drawback, and will be disposed of by the package on reasonable terms. James, Clibborn & English, No. 6, N. Front-Street. 10th mo. 19th.
Best Boston & Nova-Scotia Mackerel, Excellent Halifax Salmon in bbls. 47 bbls. prime Coffee, Bell Boston Beef, Codfish in hds. Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti, and } OIL. Northern Mould and dipt. tallow candles, of a superior quality. A few boxes excellent brown soap, 6 Bales of Corks. 40 Pipes excellent Lisbon Wine. A few Sacks of Feathers. A few bales India Mullins. FOR SALE BY JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. October 31.
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING. GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, SOUTH THIRD-STREET, Has received per the Diana, from London, Clouded and striped Spanish Swandown Clouded Erminats and Molekins Striped } and do. Figured Manillas Scarlet figured Erminats Printed Florinets Do. Cassimets and Cassimeres Superfine printed Quiltings, newest patterns Also, per different arrivals, A large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Suikable to the present and approaching season. November 3.
Cheap French China. THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too inordinate in the manufactory, give notice that they will sell at prime cost the remaining stock on hand, consisting of Dessert Sets, Tea-Table Sets Separate Cups and Saucers Groups and Figures Alabaster Vases Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, Besides India Japan'd Toilet Dests, Chairs, Tables and Quadrille Boxes. PASQUIER & Co. No. 91, South Second-Street. December 3th.
WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, HIGH-STREET. HAS FOR SALE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, MADEIRA WINE, of its quality, Old Sherry, Lisbon, and Port Wines, Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Wine bitters and Claret in cases. Also for sale, A few barrels of excellent Beef. December 7.
For Sale, By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels Ditto Herring and Mackerel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs Ditto Salmon, from one to fifty Kentals Dry Codfish, from one to fifty Kentals Fine and coarse Salt Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work December 1.
Imported from London & Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted Wine Bottles in hampers Window Glass of all sizes Two cases of Stationery One chest of yellow Jesuits Bark Two cases of Roll Arnotta A small consignment of Rose Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Broad-cloths, Coatings, Plains, &c. Paints of various colors. Basket Salt in hogheads. Also on hand, Madeira wine, very old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks Holland gin in pipes, first quality Anchors of different sizes A few trunks of ladies French shoes assorted Silk nankeen, &c. Likewise an assortment of Dutch goods, consisting of Osnaburys, ticklenbergs, bed-ticks, stripes, checks. Morlaix linen, platillas, ravens duck, Britannias, &c. And for sale by the package only by Thomas & John Ketland. Walnut-street Wharf. Nov. 13.
SALT PETRE. A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street. November 5.
Dancing. MR. FRANCIS of the New-Theatre, in conjunction with Mr. BYRN, late Ballet-master, and principal dancer of Covent-Garden Theatre, now of the New-Theatre—will open an Academy at Mr. Oellers Hotel, on Tuesday, December 13, where they propose to teach in the most new and approved methods, dancing in its various useful and ornamental branches. Mr. Byrn's recent attention to the dances of London and Paris will enable him to complete this branch of education in his scholars in the most finished style. Favorite Scotch reels will also engage their particular attention. For farther particulars enquire of Messrs. Francis and Byrn, No. 70, north Eighth-street. * * * Private tuition as usual. November 30.
CONSTITUTIONS. This Day is Published, And to be Sold by W. WOODHOUSE, No. 6, South Front-street. Constitutions of the United States, ACCORDING TO The Latest Amendments. To which are annexed, The Declaration of Independence, AND The Federal Constitution, With the Amendments thereto. This Edition contains the late Constitutions of New-Hampshire, Kentucky, and Tennessee, not in any former one. Nov. 26.
TO BE SOLD, A LEASE for seven years, from the 25th March next, in that capital and beautiful FARM, called PROSPECT-HILL, Situated within one quarter of a mile from the Brandywine Mills, and half a mile from the borough of Wilmington. THE dwelling house is built of stone, two stories high, genteely finished, and contains four handsome rooms on a floor, besides an entry, with capital garrets, and convenient cellars. It is generally thought to command the most agreeable prospect of the Delaware, from the source of that river to the Cape. This prospect is greatly embellished by a full view of a vast body of meadow, through which the Girrillians and Brandywine creeks are seen winding in beautiful meanders. Near the house are a Kitchen, a spacious stone stable and hay-loft, a barn, a carriage house, milk-house, &c. and a well of as pure water as any on the continent. The garden contains an acre and quarter of land, abounding with fruit, and particularly with peach trees, of the very best kind, brought from Maryland, and in full bearing. There is, moreover, on the place, a young, apple orchard beginning to bear, and several old trees that produce abundantly, besides cherry and other ornamental trees, in great numbers. The farm consists of near sixty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of encumbrances, except taxes, twenty of which are now in excellent clover and timothy, and ten more will be ready for sowing next spring. A residence of nearly 8 years has convinced the subscriber that the situation is remarkably healthy. The great post road from Philadelphia to the Southward runs within twenty yards of the house. In a word, the beauties and convenience of this situation cannot be enumerated in an advertisement, and when examined, will probably command the attention of any person who is desirous of living at one of the most elegant country seats on the continent. The purchaser may enter on the premises next spring, or perhaps, this fall, if application be immediately made to Doctor NICHOLAS WAY, in Philadelphia, to Doctor WHARTON, on the premises, or, in his absence, to Mr. GEORGE TRUITT, in Wilmington. A quantity of excellent Hay, Grain in the ground, some Stock, &c. may be had by the purchaser at the time of sale. Nov. 7.

NEW THEATRE.
On MONDAY EVENING, December 12, Will be presented, a TRAGEDY, called The Fair Penitent.
Scioto, Mr. Warren. Altamont, Mr. Fox. Horatio, Mr. Cooper, (being his second appearance.) Lothario, Mr. Moreton. Rosano, Mr. Darley, jun. Calista, Mrs. Merry, (being her second appearance.) Lavinia, Mrs. Francis. Lucilla, Mrs. Harvey.
To which will be added, A FARCE, in two acts, called Who's the Dupe?
Dolley, Mr. Morris. Sandford, Mr. Wignell. Granger, Mr. Moreton. Gradus, Mr. Harwood. Servant, Master Warrell. Miss Dolley, Mrs. Francis. Charlotte, Mrs. Harvey.
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit one Dollar. And Gallery, half a dollar. Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-Store, No. 50 High-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their Servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person, on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
On SATURDAY EVENING, the 10th December, at 6 o'clock, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, will be sold, the following
Houses, Lots, and Meadow Ground:
TWO neat well finished three story brick houses, 16 1-2 feet front, with convenient kitchens, north side market between Seventh and Eighth-streets. Each house has the privilege of an alley. The lots are 130 feet in depth.
One two story brick house in Zane Street, commonly called Sugar-alley; the house is 16 1-2 feet front on said alley, with a good kitchen. The lot is 90 feet in depth.
One vacant lot adjoining the said house in Zane-street, 16 1-2 feet front, and 90 feet deep, at the end of 90 feet the said lot widens to 33 feet and runs back to the Market street lots 111 feet.
One two story brick house and kitchen in Zane-street, 16 1-2 feet front. The lot 45 feet in depth.
One other lot situated at the distance of 92 feet from the east side of Eighth street, containing in length east and west 40 feet, and in breadth north and south 10 feet, subject to a yearly ground rent of 40s.
15 1-2 acres (according to the original deed) of choice meadow ground, with a wharf on the river Delaware, Paffyunk township, late the estate of the widow Parker.
Three acres and 6 perches of meadow ground, in Paffyunk township.
Any person inclined to treat for the above property at private sale is requested to enquire of George Cooper, corner of Market and Fourth streets, south side. Nov. 29. def.
James M'Alpin, Taylor,
No. 3, South Fourth-street.
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors.
He has on hand an extensive assortment of the
Most Fashionable GOODS,
And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most Fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctual attention to them. November 10. ws
Old London particular Madeira Wine,
Landing from on board the barque Eagle, Capt. Bates, and for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves. November 20. codt
Just Arrived,
In the ship Dispatch, Captain Morton, from Havre de-Grace, and for sale by
Isaac Snowden, jun. No. 141,
SOUTH SECOND STREET,
An invoice of Gloves of various kinds, Men's White Silk Hose, Black and White Laces, and a few pieces of Black Silk. December 2. fiv.
Ten Dollars Reward.
LOST, last evening, a small packet of FRENCH PAPERS, among others, an account due to the Citizen MARTINET, and a power of attorney to the Citizen THIBAULT. Whoever has found the same, and will leave it with the Printer, or with Citizen Thibeault, No. 231. South Second-street, shall have the above reward. December 7. *3
Gentel Boarding and Lodging,
For Two Gentlemen, may be had at No. 63, fourth Third-street, opposite the New Bank—Where a few Gentlemen may be accommodated in the best manner with Boarding only. December 5. *4
WANTED,
A WOMAN of good character, to undertake the care of a child, and who would occasionally do other work in a family. Apply at No. 109, Spruce-street. 5th December. f3
Washington Lottery.
TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 44th and 45th days returns are received.
The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. * A SHARE in the NEW THEATRE to be sold on reasonable terms. December 9. tist
Horses taken in,
For the Winter Season,
And fed on clover hay at the Subscriber's place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road, where good stabling is provided, and great care will be taken of them. William Bell. Nov. 23. mwfzwmthf.
Philadelphia, December 10.
Yesterday at twelve o'clock, both houses of the Legislature of this commonwealth, being assembled in the Senate chamber, the Governor delivered to them the following
S P E E C H.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives;
INVESTED with the arduous, though honourable trust, of legislating for a free and enlightened people, you will be gratified in contemplating so favourable an opportunity, for the performance of your duties, as the present season of peace and prosperity.
To provide for the preservation and administration of the republican system, under which our country has flourished beyond example;—to improve and protect the institutions, that are designed for the advancement of virtue, the dissemination of knowledge, and the administration of justice;—and to multiply the means, by which every species of honest industry, may be effectually encouraged and rewarded; are the great objects confided to your wisdom and patriotism. For these objects (it must be allowed) much has already been done; but it is implied in their very nature, that much will always remain to do: the increase of population, the extension of agriculture and commerce, the progress of arts, and the inevitable vicissitude of human passions and pursuits, can never fail to furnish occasions, for the exercise of legislative care and authority.
While affording the aid to your deliberations, which the constitution requires from the executive magistrate, permit me, gentlemen, to suggest some of the amendments, of which our laws, on these fundamental points, appear to be susceptible.
In relation to the organization, and the operations of a representative republic, the rights and rules of election, demand peculiar attention. From the complex character of our political association, the rights of suffrage may be acquired in various modes—by birth, by naturalization in this commonwealth, or by naturalization in any of our sister commonwealths;—but the successive changes of the state and federal constitutions, have so deranged the provisions which the law had previously made, that a declaratory act has become necessary, it is thought, to render the subject clear (as it ought to be) to every understanding. The adoption of such a measure, extending to a general revision of the election laws, I trust it will be deemed expedient to incorporate into one system, all the regulations that respect the federal, as well as state offices, and to introduce additional functions, for securing, at this source of the health and vigor of the body politic, purity and independence, vigilance and impartiality.
The difficulties, which have again arisen in the election and returns of the electors of a President and Vice-President of the United States, have recently attracted the public attention, and are peculiarly calculated to enforce any recommendation, on the interesting subject, to which I have just adverted. By the law, it is made the duty of the prothonotaries to deliver the returns of their respective counties within 14 days after the election; and it is made the duty of the executive to enumerate the votes, to proclaim the electors having a majority of votes, and to cause those electors to be notified of their election, on, or before the last Wednesday of the month. In a few of the counties, however, the votes of particular districts for various reasons, were not included, in the general returns; and the returns of several of the remote counties were not received, when the term, prescribed to the prothonotaries, for executing their trust, had expired. By the precedent, established on the opinion of the judges and the attorney-general at the election of electors in the year 1792, and confirmed in the same manner on the late occasion, the limitation imposed on the prothonotaries, could only be considered as directory with respect to their conduct, and not as an exclusion of returns delivered at a subsequent period: The limitation imposed likewise on the executive magistrate must be considered as still referring it to his discretion to delay enumerating the votes, and proclaiming the public choice, for any period, that was compatible with the delivery of official notifications to the electors, on the day designated by the Legislature. With this authoritative exposition of the law; possessed of positive information that elections had been held in all the counties; and concluding from repeated statements communicated to me, that the returns had been fraudulently intercepted, or accidentally postponed, I determined, contrary to my first intention, but upon mature consideration, and with the advice of the law officers of the state, to defer the enumeration to the latest hour that I legally could; and, in the mean time, to give a full and impartial opportunity, for supplying the deficiencies, and correcting the errors of the general returns. As the best proof of the propriety of this determination, it now appears, that had I pursued a contrary course, the real voice of the people of Pennsylvania, fairly given, and accurately ascertained, would not have been announced. A neglect of the judges of election, to deliver in form, the returns of two districts in Northumberland and Lycoming counties; and the act of sending the mail which contained the returns of Westmoreland and Fayette counties, from Greensburgh, the place of deposit, or some subsequent stage to Pittsburgh, instead of being forwarded, as it ought to have been, to the city of Philadelphia; were the circumstances (the latter of which which, I am persuaded, undergo a strict scrutiny in the proper department) that, without any other imputable negligence, or delinquency, in the voters, or in the returning officers, of the state, had occasioned the delay and difficulty, which I have described. But, upon the whole, I am confident, that you, Gentlemen, that every candid citizen, will agree, conformably to the opinion and advice upon which I have acted, that no small fraud, force or accident, should be allowed to divert or defeat, the regular operations of the public choice; and that whenever the real sense of the people can be ascertained, the remissness, the mistakes, the malversations of officers,
who are appointed merely to preserve form and order, in transacting the business of elections, cannot be sufficient to preclude investigation, in contradiction to evidence and reason, nor to establish error, at the expence of truth and justice. It is true, that the act respecting the choice of electors, has not provided a specific mode for examining and deciding upon the controversies, which have arisen, and, probably, will often rise, at elections of such importance; but it is the constitutional duty of the executive magistrate to take care, that all the laws of the state shall be faithfully executed; and it is my earnest wish, that the expression of the legislative will, may always be made so explicit and so ample, as to leave nothing for construction to explain, or discretion to supply.
It will be universally acknowledged, that to guard a republican government against internal encroachments, or external violence, a well organized and well disciplined militia, is the only safe and efficient instrument; and yet, it is, also, obvious, that the police of Pennsylvania is not, in any respect, more feeble and defective. Let it then be remembered, that the danger of foreign hostility (though I anxiously hope it is remote) is not a visionary evil; and that the emergencies will sometimes arise in the best ordered communities, which the power of the civil magistrate is not competent to encounter. In either case, if the militia cannot be seasonably embodied, it will be found hazardous and imprudent, to trust the defence and tranquillity of the state, to the only alternatives that occur;—a permanent military force, or the casual exertion of volunteers. Upon this topic, however, gentlemen, every opportunity has been embraced, to engage the attention of the legislature; particularly, at a period, when the reputation, if not the security, of our government was menaced; and when a greater expence was incurred to obviate, in a single instance, the embarrassments produced by the imperfection of the existing law, than would be necessary for constantly maintaining, in a state of preparation and energy, a judicious and liberal establishment of the militia. Referring, therefore, to the records of the general assembly, and to the report of the adjutant-general, which will be laid before you, for a specification of the improvements essentially requisite, I can only add an opinion, fortified by every day's experience, that the duty which we owe to our immediate constituents, our federal obligations, public convenience, and genuine economy, concur in recommending a prompt and radical reform.
That a general diffusion of useful knowledge among the citizens of a republic, serves invariably to repress the spirit of licentiousness, and to cherish a sense of rational liberty, the history of nations, and the speculations of philosophers, are alike, calculated to demonstrate. Impressed, indeed, with this important truth, the framers of our constitution have emphatically imposed an obligation upon the legislature, to devise and establish a system of education, "in such manner, that the poor, throughout the state, may be taught gratis." Independent, therefore, of the motives, which would, otherwise, actuate every wise and benevolent statesman, all the offspring of indigence and penury have an interesting & incontrovertible right to the enjoyment of a public provision, for the illumination of their minds, and the cultivation of their faculties. But, still regarding the institution only as an auxiliary to perpetuate the blessings of a free government, and to assimilate the language, sentiments, and manners of the citizens, you will not, I am confident, gentlemen, allow it to be retarded by the suggestions of a parsimonious policy; nor to be fettered by any restriction, proceeding from local jealousy, or habitual prejudice. Every part of the community is interested in the well-being of the whole: the security of each member will always, in some degree, depend upon the intelligence and virtue of the rest: And thus, the measure now contemplated, as well as every other measure for the public benefit, is nothing more, in fact, than a common medium, through which all the individuals of the same society, (however classed, and wherever situated) infallibly derive a just proportion of advantage.
To this branch of our review, may be properly annexed the considerations that respect the departments, and public offices, in which the business of the state is transacted; since it must be necessary to recognize the theory of a free government, unless the mode of administering it, shall, at the first time, be arranged and enforced, on a corresponding principle of order, simplicity and energy. In the department of accounts, and the land office, several improvements will be suggested by the reports of the respective officers; but it is incumbent on me to represent, that the death of the state-treasurer having occasioned a vacancy in that office; and some doubts being entertained of the constitutional power of the executive, to make a temporary appointment, during the recess of the legislature, I was happy to find, that neither the interest, nor the credit, of the government would suffer, by my declining any direct interference on the occasion. It will be proper, however, to provide, by law, against the inconveniences, that may result from a similar situation at any future period: And you will readily excuse my reminding you, that an adequate arrangement has not yet been made, for establishing suitable buildings to contain and preserve the public records; particularly such as relate to the land office, to the office of the register of wills, and to the office of the prothonotaries of the several courts held in the city of Philadelphia, which are now exposed to constant danger from fire, and other accidents. If, indeed, the removal of the seat of the federal government, or any other occurrence should prevent the building, which has been lately erected by the state (and of which an account will be laid before you) from being permanently occupied according to its original destination, it might, perhaps, be conveniently appropriated to the accommodation of the legislative and executive departments, so as to preclude the necessity of incurring any additional expence, for the purpose that has been intimated.
Proceeding, gentlemen, to a consideration of our public institutions, for promoting the practice of virtue, and the administration of justice, the philanthropic and patriotic mind will discover in the
success that has hitherto attended every experiment, the noblest reward, as well as the strongest incentive to perseverance. The penal code of Pennsylvania, purified from its ancient sanguinary stain, continues to evince its efficacy in producing the only result, that can be desired from the infliction of punishment—the reformation of offenders, and the security of the public: while the general constitution of our courts of justice, seems only to want a portion of the equitable powers of a court of chancery, in order to become completely operative. It may not be useless, however, on the first of these subjects, to submit to your consideration the expediency of reducing all the penal laws into one act; and, on the other, to recommend that some modification should be adopted, to render the remote circuits of the courts of common pleas, more convenient to the officers, as well as to the citizens, who attend them.
The education of the poor being already mentioned, it is only necessary here to add, that institutions, calculated to supply them at all seasons, with the materials for labour, and to afford them an asylum, when age or infirmity affects, will prove a powerful guarantee for that purity of morals and manners, to which idleness and extreme indigence are incessantly and fatally opposed. The poor laws, the laws relative to the establishment of work-houses, and the laws affording a legislative patronage to public hospitals, claim, with this view, an early and careful revision. The temporary and gratuitous aid granted for the relief of distressed French emigrants, has been faithfully and effectually applied; and independent of its charitable uses, has, doubtless, produced many salutary effects as an act of policy: but you will perceive, by the report of the agents employed in distributing it, that there are still some of the emigrants, to whom the continuance of your bounty is necessary, as the only means of support, and for whom, at this season of the year, your humanity cannot fail to be deeply interested.
Directing your attention, gentlemen, to the means by which the industry of our fellow-citizens may be encouraged, and rendered more productive and beneficial to the community, it will at once be discerned, that the interests of society are so intimately interwoven, and so mutually dependant, that endowments, which might superficially seem to be the immediate and exclusive advantage of a particular art, science, or occupation, may always, nevertheless, be accurately traced throughout the whole circle of our avocations and pursuits, diffusing a benign and salutary influence.
But the relations of agriculture and commerce are, at this period of our national independence, the most obvious, and perhaps the most important, to be considered cultivated. In order, therefore, reciprocally to promote those essential interests, permit me earnestly to recommend a liberal perseverance in the policy, of extending and facilitating the communication between the different parts of the state by every practicable mode, of roads, of rivers of bridges, and canals. Indeed, the spirited example which your predecessors gave, has excelled, in one of our sister states at least, an emulation alive, as to demand some extraordinary exertion on our part, merely for preserving that portion of the benefits arising from an intercourse with the lakes and western waters, to which our local position, and other natural advantages, have fully entitled us. The towns that have been laid out, and in part sold (at a considerable price) on lake Erie, and the western borders of the state, seem, likewise only to require the means of free communication, to ensure a rapid population, and prosperous trade. But it may be proper here to revive the idea which was intimated to the legislature on a former occasion, that if a part of each of the reserved tracts in the neighbourhood of those towns, was divided into farms of convenient extent, and granted, for a moderate consideration to actual settlers, the measure would afford additional security to the frontier inhabitants, and at the same time enhance the value of the remaining public property.
In all these efforts, however, to augment the opulence of the state, by extending the sphere of population and settlement, every possible precaution should be observed to prevent the feuds and litigations which are produced by the collision of titles, or by a specious opposition of the equitable claim of an improver, or the legal rights of a patentee. The appearance on our western frontiers are, in this respect, of a nature to excite some solicitude, and to demand immediate care: nor will it be found, upon examining the documents which I have directed to be laid before you, that the territorial controversy at Wyoming, which has so long violated the public authority, and disturbed the public peace, is at all abated in its violence, or audacity. In compliance with the request of the legislature, a proclamation, relative to the latter object, was issued, and communicated to the governors of New-York, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, and Connecticut; and it affords me great pleasure publicly to acknowledge the alacrity and decision with which, in every instance, except perhaps in the instance of Connecticut, I was honoured with the authoritative co-operation of those magistrates. But it is evident, from the systematic proceedings of the lawless intruders on the Wyoming district, that measures, more operative than those which have hitherto been sanctioned by the legislature, must be adopted, to evince the power, and assert the rights, of the commonwealth; unless, under the peculiar circumstances of this controversy, it shall be thought most equitable and prudent, to promote a compromise between the parties, by allowing either of them to take, in commutation for the lands now claimed, a proportional quantity of unappropriated public lands, in any other part of the state.
When considering the direct aid which the legislature may afford to commercial industry and enterprise, it can scarcely be necessary to remark, that these ought ever to be distinguished in their treatment, as they are ever distinguishable in their nature, from the wild and fascinating movements of the spirit of speculation—a spirit that never fails to taint the morals, and to blight the credit of the nation which is exposed to its malignant influence.—Though it is impossible, under the present circumstances of our country, to avoid noticing this evil, and perhaps lamenting that our government, by an indiscriminate sale of the public lands, has exau-

buted to create it; I will not pretend, gentlemen, that it is in my power to suggest, or in your's to provide, an adequate remedy. Some reformation, however, would probably be produced, by augmenting the penalties against all kinds of gambling...
At the opening of the last session, it was intimated, that the footing on which marine insurances, inland bills of exchange, and promissory notes, existed in Pennsylvania, might be rendered more secure and satisfactory to the public...
Having thus reviewed the general situation of the public affairs, and cursorily pointed out the principal improvements that may be made in our police, I proceed, gentlemen, with the highest satisfaction, to inform you, that the state of our finances will assure to all your undertakings, for advancing the interest and happiness of our constituents, an abundant and constant supply of wealth.
The principal sources of revenue, which have been established, preclude, likewise, (as I have stated) the apprehension of any failure or disappointment, in prosecuting on a liberal and judicious scale the important objects of your administration.
But it must, also, be taken into our view, that the contingent resources arising from the arrearages of taxes, from the sales of the town and out-lots on Lake Erie, and on the western frontier...
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. In this bright, but faithful prospect of our Finances, possessing all the materials for acting, in your peculiar province, upon the principles of an enlarged and generous policy, you will not, I am confident, be wanting in the disposition, or the wisdom to improve them.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. In addition to the papers to which I have already referred, the secretary is directed to present, for your information, copies of the proclamations, respecting the election of electors of a President and Vice President of the United States, and of the
election of representatives, in the ensuing congress a copy of the proceedings to supply the vacancy in the present congress, occasioned by the resignation of Daniel Heister...
A perfect view of the interests of Pennsylvania, leading us naturally to contemplate her relative situation, as a member of the Union, it will not, gentlemen, be deemed obtrusive or improper, at this important era, to close my communications with a reference to the general tranquility, order, and prosperity of the sister states.
But, at this moment, gentlemen, circumstances arise which are calculated to cast a shade upon the splendour of the scene that has been described, and to interrupt the current of our enjoyments.
With respect, however, to the latter of these painful events, we may implicitly expect, that the probity, moderation and wisdom, of the federal authority, and the justice and magnanimity of the executive directory, will speedily furnish an effectual relief...
Thus deprived in our public transactions of the benefit of those virtues and talents, that might well inspire universal confidence; and of those auspices, which have hitherto given a propitious stamp to the fortunes of America; the crisis will demand from every department of government, from every member of society, a zealous and faithful co-operation.
THOMAS MIFFLIN. Philadelphia, December 9, 1796.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company.
A Meeting of the Stockholders for the Election of a President, Managers, and other officers, will be held at the Company's office on Monday the 9th Jan. next, at 10 o'clock.
By the Board. WM. GOVETT, Sec'y. December 8, 1796.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 1796.
The result of the election for President and Vice President at Harrisburg, in this State, is as follows: Jefferson, 14; Adams, 1; Burr, 12; Pinckney, 3.
FIRE AT NEW-YORK! Letter from New-York, 9th December, 1796, to the Editor.
This morning at 1 o'clock, a fire broke out on Murray's wharf, below the Coffee-House, and consumed the whole block of buildings from Slip to the Fly Market, about 50 or 60 in number.
NEW THEATRE. MACBETH.
The performance of this Play, last evening, contrary to expectation, drew a full house. Many of the characters in the play were weakly cast, and the piece was, of course, not given with that strength we had been accustomed to see in it.
Commencing his Theatre in America, as he had done in England, with the character of Macbeth, the ultimate issue will probably be very different. If Mr. Cooper's Macbeth has been thought worthy of censure in England, we shall, with all due deference to the London Leviathans in Critique, take the liberty of forming an opinion wholly opposite.
Mr. Cooper's voice is clear and sonorous; and though he did not perhaps come up to Fennell in energy of tone and countenance, he certainly possesses in an eminent degree, all the stamina of a first rate actor.
The principal speeches were given with nice discrimination and accuracy of judgment, above all at his death. It appears not to have been a favorite custom with the immortal Bard, to put lengthy speeches into the mouths of his dying heroes.
Time was that, when the breath was out, "The man would die." To make a man deliver a labored speech a quarter of an hour in length, after he is 'hurt even to death' is a palpable absurdity.
It is a pity the Drama in America cannot shake off the trammels imposed on it by European prejudices and false ideas.
However fresh in our recollection may be the excellence of Mrs. Whitlock, in Lady Macbeth, we are of opinion that the applause bestowed on Mrs. Morris, in the sleeping scene, was richly merited.
Upon the whole, though we cannot be of opinion that the characters of this play were, generally, well cast, yet justice requires the tribute of applause to Mr. Cooper, in Macbeth, for the eminent satisfaction afforded by his natural performance of that arduous character.
Mr. Cooper is said to be a young gentleman of only 24: His talents are uncommon for his years; and by having judiciously marked out the line of nature for his pursuit, he bids fair to attain to the highest honors of his profession.
Last evening, Mr. Cooper from Covent-Garden Theatre, made his first appearance in the character of MACBETH. His figure is handsome and his countenance expressive and interesting.
The farce of the Prize, was played with infinite humour by Mr. Harwood, Mr. Francis, and Mrs. Oldmixon—the latter sung her burlesque Italian air with inimitable drollery.
We could with the managers would obviate the tedious delay that takes place between the acts; it is irksome to the audience, and contributes in a great measure to, detain them to very unseasonable hours.
WALPOLE, (N. Hamp.) Nov. 29. CONGRESS
Are to assemble at Philadelphia on Monday next. We anticipate a session less turbulent and divided than the last. By this term, the political effervescence, occasioned by the treaty, is abated; and it is naturally expected, that even the southern members will be "sober minded."
NEW-YORK, December 8.
The highest compliment perhaps ever paid to public virtue has been exhibited by the legislatures of several States, in ordering the late address of the President to the people of the United States to be entered on their Journals or published with their Laws.
Compared with this testimony of approbation, expressed by an affectionate and grateful people, the triumphs of a Roman general leading kings in chains, and of a French conqueror, hearing standards, pictures and statues from the vanquished, into the hall of the Convention, dwindle into insignificant puerilities.
More pleasure than the genuine PATRIOT feels, "Than Cæsar with a Senate at his heels."
RICHMOND, Dec. 2. In Council, Dec. 18, 1796, Virginia, to wit:
The following are the names of the persons who have been returned Electors to vote for a President and Vice-President of the United States, viz.
William Nimmo, Nathaniel Wilkinson, John Taylor, Wilson Cary Nicholas, William Madison, Benjamin Temple, Josiah Ridgick, John Mason, Robert Walker, George Markham, Peter Johnson, Nathaniel Terry, David Saunders, Catesby Jones, Daniel Carrol Brent, Levin Powell, Moses Hunter, Archibald Stuart, John Bowyer, John Brown and Robert Crockett, Esquires.
Advertised by order of the executive, pursuant to an act of the general assembly, entitled, "An act for appointing Electors to choose a President and Vice-President of the United States."
A BLAIR, C. C.
Davis's Law Book-Store, No. 313. HIGH-STREET.
GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library, without any advance upon his former exceedingly low prices, which for several years past have been so distinguished a manner recommended them to notice.
Printed Catalogues combining the most extensive collection of the latest English and Irish Editions ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application.
Orders addressed to G. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctiliously attended to.
A number of RUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street, Wharf. Nov. 8.
FOR SALE, At Whitesides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second Street.
Im jal, Hylson, Young Hylson, Dec. 9. Fresh Teas. { Hylson Skin, { Souchong, { Bohea. 3taw3m.
FOR SALE, A valuable PLANTATION,
IN Frederick County, Virginia, bounding nearly three miles on the river Shenandoah, between Ashby's Gap and Snicker's Ferry; 66 miles from Alexandria, and the like distance from the Federal City. It contains 1075 acres, 600 of which are cleared, the residue finely timbered; the whole Limestone or River Bottom; abounding in fine streams and springs; above 80 acres on the bank of the river may be watered at pleasure.
The Purchaser, on paying one half the price agreed for, may be accommodated with a considerable credit for the remainder, and with the Cattle, Horses, Waggons, Farming Utensils, and Furniture, at a reasonable valuation.
J. HOLKER. Springbury, 18th October, 1796—31st 1aw6
FOR SALE, A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality.
The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat.
The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by
Mordecai Lewis, Oct. 31. 1aw Surviving Executor
Washington Lottery.
The 44th and 45th days' drawing of the Washington Lottery, No. 2, are received at the office No. 234, Market-street, where tickets may be examined.
N. B. Information given where tickets in all the other lotteries may be procured.

RANAWAY. About the 1st of October last, from the plantation of Mr. Thomas F. Brooke, (in Prince George's county) to whom he was hired, a NEGRO MAN, named CESAR ; 33 years of age; about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; well made; of a yellowish complexion; a little pockmarked; has, when spoken to, rather a down look, and submissive tone of voice: the clothes he had before he absconded were of plain, such as labouring Negroes usually wear, but these he may probably exchange for others: he will doubtless endeavour to pass for a freeman, having, as I have been informed, assumed the name of Butler : I have reason to believe that he went to Baltimore, from whence he is said to have gone to some part of the Susquehanna, probably with a view of getting to Pennsylvania. A reward of Thirty Dollars will be given to the person who may take him and to secure him in some jail that I may get him again, if taken in this state, and Fifty dollars if taken out of the state, and if brought home or secured in the jail of Prince George's county all reasonable charges will be paid by  ALEXR. COVINGTON. Maryland, Prince George's County, } 11th Dec 1796 and November, 1796.
SWANN'S, Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary. Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street.  T. SWANN  RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favours and recommendation.  He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purpose above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety: their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the rider: the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them.  Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience.  The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifestly and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection.  N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. thdsf.
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street.  TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery.  Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patten Lottery, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination.  The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property.  * Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring.  Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mth
Treasury of the United States.  NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt , or Stock , bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum.  1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, intitled an act in addition to an act, intitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit: "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and seventeen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock."  2d. All distinction between payments on account of Interest and Principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz.  KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I do make, constitute and appoint my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) floating in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and substitute, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof.  In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this day of in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety six.  Sealed and Delivered in presence of,  BE IT KNOWN , that on the day of above personally came within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this day of and year last aforesaid.  Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury.  SAMUEL MEREDITH. Treasurer of the United States. July 23.
WANTED. As COOK, in a private family; A YOUNG WOMAN who can produce good recommendations of an unexceptionable character. Enquire of the Printer. November 17. 6if  The Elephant IS RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE. THE public are respectfully informed, that this animal is to be seen every day, from 8 o'clock in the morning till sun down, in Market-street, No. 106, fourth side, between Third and Fourth-streets. Admittance a quarter of a dollar, that every citizen may see him. At the request of many persons it will be exhibited on evenings from five to eight o'clock, at half a dollar each.—The room will be well lighted. November 7. d
James Musgrave, GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER, No. 42, South Second-street.  HAS just received an assortment of Plated Ware and Jewellery, Plated Tea and Coffee Urns, Coffee Pots, Tea ditto, Castors from 5 to 8 bottles, Sugar and Cream Bafons, Bottle Stands, Baskets, high Candlesticks, Brackets and Chamber ditto, Branches, Scones, a variety of Silver and Plated Shoe La-chets, Spurs, &c. warranted of the best plate; Ladies and Gentlemen's Gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys; Necklaces, Neck Chains, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Lockets, Breast Pins, Stone Knee-Buckles, with many other articles in the above branches.  He has likewise received an extensive assortment of japanned tea and coffee Urns, persian, blue, brown, black and gold.  All kinds of work in the gold and silver line; miniatures set, and hair work executed as usual. November 9. tu th & f
Any PERSON Who is well acquainted with the River MISSISSIPPI, And will give Directions for sailing into the same, that can be depended on, shall be generously rewarded for his information, provided he will leave the directions with Mr. John Fenno, printer, Philadelphia, or Edmund M. Bluns, Newburyport. November 3. 12am  Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.  MONEY procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it.  N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wtf
City of Washington.  SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.    A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000   dwelling-house, } cash 30,000, are }   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 cash prize of 10,000   2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 do. 1,000 10,000   20 do. 500 10,000   100 do. 100 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 20 20,000   15,000 do. 10 150,000   16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one.  And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prices, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 40 tickets.  This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.  The Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are off—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing; and to take up the bonds given as security.  The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.  The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design.  By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable.  SAMUEL BLODGETT. 5. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. eo
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.  The Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual Election for Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's office, near the Bank of the United States, on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. By the Board of Managers.  WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. Philadelphia, Dec. 1, 1796. 6:38td  A Short Delay In the Drawing of the Canal Lottery, In Washington city, has been unavoidably occasioned by the unforeseen intervention of Mr. Blodget's Lottery—but as the major part of the tickets are now disposed of, it is to inform the public that the drawing of the Canal Lottery will certainly commence without fail, on the first Monday in January 1797, and those holding tickets, are hereby requested to send a statement of those sold, and those on hand.  NOTLY YOUNG,  DANIEL CARROLL, of Duddington,  GEORGE WALKER,  THOMAS LAW,  JAMES BARRY,  W. M. DUNCANSON.  The Printers who gave our advertisements a place in their newspapers, are requested to give this notice admission, as the remaining tickets are expected to be soon above par; and we wish adventurers to be timely informed. Nov. 12. 4:16w.
DANCING SCHOOL.  WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Monday the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms, In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of the same days.  In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels.  Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday evenings, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season.  For terms, &c. enquire at his house, No. 134, Market-Street. Oct. 17. thdf  SAMUEL RICHARDET RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.  The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.  Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar.  Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries.  The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season.  Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar.  The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite.  SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Twenty Guineas Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES ; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantaloons, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by  Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 § mzwtf
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796.  NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Port-Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Greenville; at Picque Town and Loramie's Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort St. Stephens; at Fort Massac; at any place from Fort Massac to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Quatanon.  If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor.  The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz.   One pound two ounces of bread or flour.  One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon.  Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey.  One quart and half a pint of salt.  Two quarts of Vinegar.  Two pounds of Soap.  One pound of Candles.   The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of storing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the dispositions of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.  OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
By Authority.  Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-street.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.    1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars Dollars   1 do. of 10,000 do. 20,000   1 do. of 5,000 do. 10,000   4 do. of 2,000 do. 8,000   20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000   39 do. of 500 do. 19,500   80 do. of 200 do. 16,000   200 do. of 100 do. 20,000   330 do. of 50 do. 16,500   1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the first drawn 500   5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid the second drawn 15,000   9,400 do. of 15 do. 141,000   10,034 Prizes 300,000   10,426 Blanks   20,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 200,000   All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given.  Philip Miller, Peter Kershner, William Witman, Joseph Hostler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796.  Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Patten Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. October 7. 2awtf
Patten Lottery. FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize, viz.    1 Prize of 5000 dollars dollars dollars   1 1000 1000   1 500 500   5 200 1000   20 100 2000   99 50 4950   200 25 5000   2000 10 20,000   5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000   2332 Prizes. 44,450   4018 Blanks.   6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450   By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the Superintendents of the Patten Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery.  The lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tickets may be procured.  Dated this 17th day of June, 1796.  J. N. CUMMING,  JACOB R. HARDENBERG,  JONATHAN RHEA, Managers.  STATE OF THE WHEEL.    1 Prize of 5000 5000   1 1000   1 500   5 200   20 100   90 50   165 25   The five last drawn tickets, 1000 each, 5000   Being all the valuable prizes, besides a full proportion of the 10 dollars.  As the Lottery is considerably more than one third drawn, the value of the undrawn tickets is greatly increased, and it is worth the notice of those who hold tickets in the old scheme, that they can exchange their tickets for those in the above, if they apply soon, and at a moderate advance considering the now real value of an undrawn ticket.  The tickets being nearly all sold, the drawing in future will be oftener, and the Lottery soon finished. November 12. mwf
Washington Canal Lottery, NO. I.  WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.  The following is the SCHEME of No. I.    Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   7 last drawn } 5,000 35,000   Tickets, each } 1,000 6,000   6 ditto } 400 2,400   10 ditto } 100 1,000   20 ditto } 50 1,000   55 ditto } 25 1,375   5730 ditto } 12 68,760   To be raised for the Canal, 26,450   5830 Prizes, 175,000   11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.   17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000   The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.  The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.  Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly.  (Signed)  NOTLEY YOUNG,  DANIEL CARROLL, of D.  LEWIS DEBLOIS,  GEORGE WALKER,  WM. M. DUNCANSON,  THOMAS LAW,  JAMES BARRY.  City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
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