Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-01 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o . 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1684.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1, 1798.
[VOLUME XII.]
Public Sale of Real Estates.
On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second-street, at 6 o'clock in the evening, the following
ESTATES.
No. 1. A two story brick House, with a two story frame Building, on a lot 20 feet front and 100 feet deep; also, a vacant lot of 40 feet square, with the privilege of an alley to go thereto. This interest has lately been let for 100 dollars per annum, and is situated in Christian-street, between Front and Second-streets, the second house from Mr. Caleb Askin.
No. 2. A three story brick House, situated at the north-east corner of Chestnut-streets, being 14 feet on Second-street, and 20 feet on Chestnut-street, now in the tenure of Mr. Morange, at the yearly rent of 400 dollars, and is deemed one of the best stands for the sale of dry goods in this city.
No. 3. A handsome well finished three story brick House, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, situated in Fifth-street, between Market and Arch-streets, No. 40. This house is built and finished in the modern style, is in complete repair, with double cellars under the whole. There is a cistern of rain water in the yard; and the house is at present let for 600 dollars per annum with the taxes.
No. 4. A three story brick House, situated in Fifth-street, between Second and Third-streets, being 20 feet front and 130 feet deep, at present occupied by Robert Kenny.
No. 5. A three story brick House, on the bank side of Front-street, No. 177 North, going thro' to Water-street, where it is five story. It is 20 feet front and 48 feet deep, in complete repair, and is rented for 600 dollars per annum. The conditions of Sale are, one quarter cash; one quarter in 6 months, one quarter in 9 months, and one quarter in 12 months. Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1798. 3awt5f
FOR THE CURE OF COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, CONSUMPTIONS, And all disorders of the Breast and Lungs, Church's Cough Drops
Is a medicine unequalled by any other in the world. CERTIFICATE. "I hereby certify, that I have been cured of a most severe Cough, Cold, and violent pain in my breast, by taking only a few doses of Dr. Church's Cough Drops." CHARLES BEYANS, Sail Maker, Spruce-street wharf, Philadelphia.
From a London Paper, To Dr. CHURCH.
SIR, Having been recently restored from the brink of the grave, by your invaluable medicine, I think it my duty to make this public acknowledgment of the same, for the benefit of others afflicted with a similar complaint. I had been afflicted with a most distressing asthma for about twenty-three years. I never for years got any rest, my cough was so troublesome in the night, and used to discharge an almost incredible quantity of glutinous matter from my lungs; and my breath was so exceeding short that I could not walk across my room. Providentially hearing of your Cough Drops, I took them; and, through taking them alone, I am now blessed to be restored to perfect health. My case is well known to the members of the Ebenezer Chapel, in Lincoln's-Inn-Field, of which I am also a member; and any of them will gladly testify any inquiry concerning the truth of what I say. I am, Sir, your grateful servant, NATHANIEL LANGWORTHY, No. 8, Smith's-court, Great Windmill-street, Hay-market. Witness, N. LANGWORTHY, jun. No. 40, Putney-street, Golden-square.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS
Are prepared and sold (only) by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his Medicine Store, No. 1 South Third-street, next the Market, Philadelphia; and by appointment, at New-York, by Messrs. Staples and Co. 169 Pearl-street, and Miss Westman, 112 William-street. Dr. Church may be consulted every day, at his office, 138 South Front-street, Philada. phia. January 9. 3aw3w
Prison Manufactory.
FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d; Flooring Brads, Spriggs, faddle and card Tacks; Oskum and chipped Log-wood; Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread; Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables, tomb and head stones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, slabs, facia, window heads, sills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26. mthdm
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 re-registering and examining in these, the City of Washington, No. II. 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 15.
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies, MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her School, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her Scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 2th. 1797. 3m15f
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE
The situation is perfectly healthy; and made agreeable by an extensive garden and lot ground adjoining the house. December 20. cotf
For Savannah, TO SAIL THE FIRST OPENING, The fast sailing ship
SWIFT PACKET,
PATRICK GRIFFIN, Master, NOW lying the first wharf below Market-Street—has handsome accommodations for passengers—For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or to
N. & J. Frazier, No. 95, South Front Street.
Who have on hand, and for Sale, Prime Rice, in whole and half pieces, Georgia and Carolina Indigo, Molasses in hds, Teneriffe wine, &c. &c. December 27 3awt5f
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH,
At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf—
HAVE FOR SALE,
58 hds. of Jamaica Rum
Madeira Wine in pipes and hds.
Teneriffe do. in pipes
Old Port do. in hds.
Imperial Tea in quarters and eighths of chests
Sail Canvas, No. 1, to 8
Dimities, Ginghams, and Mullinets, in packages suitable for the West India market
Nails assorted
Black quart bottles
Queens ware in hds. and crates
Yellow ochre dry in casks;
And at New-York, on board the
ship DIANA, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open,
Fine Liverpool Salt
Coals
Spanish Brown
Venetian Red
Purple Brown
Patent white
White lead
Red lead
Colcothar vitriol
160 bundles Sheathing paper
Seaming twine
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter.
ALSO,
Brig AMAZON.
N.B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. January 1. codtf
For Amsterdam,
The Ship
FARMER,
JOHN MCCOLLUM, Master;
WILL sail in a few days, when the greater part of her cargo being ready, for freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passing apply to the Master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to
JOHN SAVAGE, Who is Landing, out of the said Ship, from Bordeaux, and For Sale,
Claret in hds.
White Wine in quarter casks
Claret in cases, of a superior quality
Fontineas
Sauterne
Lunille
Prunes in boxes
November 24. 3awt5f
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. dif
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP
Sally Butler,
Captain CHISOLM,
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. 3m15f
Just Published,
And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORME, in Philadelphia.
OBSERVATIONS
On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers. To which is annexed,
AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors; and an APPENDIX, exhibiting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synocha Idlerides, or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America.
BY WILLIAM CURRIE, Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical Society, &c. 3m15f
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG's Book Store,
No. 52, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut-street,
REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to inquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and associates therein."
Printed by order of the House of Representatives. December 20. 3m15f
Hylon and Young Hylon Tea.
A few chests of excellent quality, For Sale, corner of Second and Pine-streets. December 26. cotf
War-Office of the United States,
January the 1st, 1798.
WHEREAS frauds have been practiced, in obtaining Warrants for Bounty-Lands, due to the Officers and Soldiers of the late Continental Army, by the production of forged instruments. To check in future such impositions, it has been thought advisable; that all persons, having claims for bounty lands, whether in their own right, as legal representative, or by virtue of any instrument or deed of transfer, be required to forward their respective claims to the War Office, on or before the first day of January 1799 in order that such claims may be duly examined, adjusted and determined upon.
To substantiate such claims, a strict observance of the rules heretofore issued from the War Office will be indispensable; and in addition to what is required by the said rules, the certificate of the acknowledgment of a Deed or Power of Attorney, must also set forth the place of residence and occupation of the claimant or person making such acknowledgment; and when the proof of personal knowledge is by a witness or witnesses, their place or places of residence must be set forth in like manner. JAMES M'HENRY, Sec'y of War. Jan. 7. d6w
FOR SALE,
By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co.
No. 8, Chestnut-street,
One hundred and eighty bales
BENGAL GOODS,
Amongst which are,
Gurrahs
Mamcodies
Baltas
Sannas
Guz-nahs
Tanda Coffacs
Guzies
Emeries
Blue Cloths
Calicos
Palampos
Romall Handkerchiefs
Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1. 3m15f
To Be Sold,
A GREATERLY to the last will and testament of
WILLIAM HESSHAM, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch-street, between Third and Fourth-streets, consisting of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements.
The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 200 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a carriage. This property enjoys the peculiar privilege of a 26 foot court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry-street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 88, Vine-street—of
ROBERT HESSHAM, FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } Adm'g Executors. January 11. 3m15f
W. HAYDON,
Delineator of Drawing—from London,
(Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science)
INFORMS his friends, that he has re-commenced his private tuition.—Terms, as usual, Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornamental Painting, Fruit, flowers, &c. taught on the above terms. W. H. flatters himself his terms will be particularly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. 3m15f
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.
* The Printers in the sea-port towns of the United States will render a service to the concerned, by inserting the above in their newspapers. Jan. 3. 3m15f
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's, and EDWARD FOX's Engagements
IN consequence of many having been prevented, 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. 8 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. 4d6t
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE,
A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and
a quantity of Bengal COTTON
Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes
Jamaica,
St. Vincent,
and Bengal
RUM.
300 cases RICE, end.
A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. 3m15f
To be Exchanged for
British, German, or India Goods,
IN THE PACKAGE;
A tract of valuable Land
In Lycoming, adjoining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 15. 3m15f
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company.
January 4, 1798. At a meeting of the President and Managers, this day, a dividend of 5 dollars per share was declared for the last half year, which will be paid by them retained, for the payment of the debts of the Company, agreeable to a resolution of the Stockholders the 12th June 1797. TENCH FRANCIS, Treasurer Of the Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company. January 8. m5w42w
Copper for Sheathing,
For Sale, by
SIMON WALKER,
Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29. d1w
Flax Seed for Sale.
Apply to
GEO. DOBSON,
No. 25 South Third-street. Jan. 27. d1f
Genteel Boarding and Lodging,
To be had at a moderate price—Enquire at
No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. d2w
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. 11. 1798. 3m15f
The Subscriber
INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern, that the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas have appointed Monday, the twenty sixth day of February next, to hear him and his Creditors, at the Court-house in this city, on the subject of his petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Law—and that their attendance is desired. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 16. 3m15f
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 5004, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 11. 3m15f
City Commissioner's Office,
January, 12th, 1797.
FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS.
THE following arrangement is made by the said Commissioners, for cleaning the Streets, &c.
1. From the north side of Vine street to the south side of Mulberry-street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks.
2. From the south side of Mulberry-street, to the south side of Chestnut-street to be under the superintendence of William Moulder.
3. From the south side of Chestnut-street to the north side of Spruce-street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole.
4. From the north side of Spruce-street, to the south side of Cedar-street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. mwtm
PROPOSAL.
HAVING met with a liberal patronage, the Subscriber is emboldened to issue proposals for printing by subscription, the JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, from their first meeting in 1775, to the present time.
This work shall be printed with a new type, made for the purpose; and on good paper. It will be delivered at one dollar per volume (octavo) in 6 vols.—cash to be paid on delivery.
It is needless to say any thing of the merits of this undertaking—the scarcity of the Journals throughout the United States, is sufficient to justify the printer in his hope of meeting with that success, which he is certain the enterprise deserves. JOHN PARKER. Jan. 27. d6t
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the said, are desired to make immediate payment, to
GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, So. Third-street. } Administr'r. January 4. dif
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 limited to

WASHINGTON LOTTERY—No. II.
Table with 4 columns: No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. containing lottery numbers and prize amounts.
150th Day's Drawing—December 9.
Table with 4 columns: No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. containing lottery numbers and prize amounts for the 150th day.
RICHMOND, Jan. 21.
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The revenue bill, which has occupied the attention of the House of Delegates...
The bill passed the house of delegates, compelling a poll to obtain a license annually...
The petitions for dividing counties, for lotteries, and for the relief of sheriffs, have been generally rejected.
A new revenue bill was on Thursday last brought forward and engrossed for a third reading...
The two following bills have received the sanction of both houses of the general assembly...
And a bill "To amend the act, intitled an act concerning election of members of the general assembly..."
LONDON, November 11. Yesterday admiral lord Duncan and his officers attended at the board of admiralty...
The Dutch admirals de Winter and Munner also waited on the board with the undertaker...
Admiral de Winter being closely pressed the other day at dinner for a toast or sentiment...
The Duncan robe, and the Duncan cap, are now all the rage; and nothing is to be seen but plain ribbands.
Thomas Paine has published a letter to the people of France on the Revolution of the 18th Brumaire...
It has been frequently remarked, that almost every leader of the Belgic, as well as of the French revolution, has fallen a sacrifice to one or the other.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1.
By Authority.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Fifth Congress of the United States: AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia...
AN ACT Providing for the payment of the interest on a certificate due to general Kosciusko.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America...
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States...
Approved.—January 23th, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
MR. PENNO.
In Porcupine's gazette of the 11th of January 1798 I oblige a paragraph, which states that the communication made to you...
TRUTH.
N.B. Should further contradictions from "best possible authority" appear, I shall consider myself as bound to give a full statement...
ELEGANT EXTRACT.
From a volume of Sermons published lately, called "The Sermon Preached..."
"Twice had the sun gone down upon the earth, and all as yet was quiet at the sepulchre..."
beheld his world restored; he saw his work that it was good. They did the desert rejoice...
From a late London Paper.
The following remarkable fact, a due attention to which may be the means of preserving the life of many a human being...
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Debate on Foreign Intercourse.
[Continued from yesterday's Gazette.]
THURSDAY—JANUARY 23.
The house having again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill providing the means of Foreign intercourse...
Mr. Nicholas rose, expecting some other gentleman would have opened the debate, he found he had not held himself in readiness...
He had been represented in the course of the debate, as being in favour of monarchical governments...
The gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr. Parker) had stated that the republican spirit had continually overturned monarchies.
He was not so much surprised that the gentleman from Connecticut should have availed himself of the opportunity of making a declaration in favour of republican government...
A colleague of that gentleman's (Mr. Dana) had charged him with addressing the galleries...
He believed we were placed in such a situation as always to be liable to be thus involved from our commercial connections.
But it was said that what had fallen from him with respect to the liabilities of corruption, was a serious attack upon the republican system...
But it was said there was no danger, and that in this question, the constitution and the people were on one side...
vised caution against undue encroachments upon it. Gentlemen had said, that the effect of this amendment could not be, what he declared it to be...
It would be understood, Mr. N. supposed, by many persons who heard of this debate, that there was a party in that house who were dissatisfied as not being likely to get any office under government...
The gentleman from South-Carolina had acquitted the supporters of this amendment of wanting the offices for themselves...
But the gentleman added, that this clamour of opposition had existed in other countries, and would continue to exist.
He considered the subject of this bill as one of the most important that could come before the legislature...
He was not so much surprised that the gentleman from Connecticut should have availed himself of the opportunity of making a declaration in favour of republican government...
A colleague of that gentleman's (Mr. Dana) had charged him with addressing the galleries...
He believed we were placed in such a situation as always to be liable to be thus involved from our commercial connections.
But it was said that what had fallen from him with respect to the liabilities of corruption, was a serious attack upon the republican system...
But it was said there was no danger, and that in this question, the constitution and the people were on one side...
the constitution as speaking a very different language, and he thought that gentleman produced this doctrine merely by construction...
It would be understood, Mr. N. supposed, by many persons who heard of this debate, that there was a party in that house who were dissatisfied as not being likely to get any office under government...
The gentleman from South-Carolina had acquitted the supporters of this amendment of wanting the offices for themselves...
But the gentleman added, that this clamour of opposition had existed in other countries, and would continue to exist.
He considered the subject of this bill as one of the most important that could come before the legislature...
He was not so much surprised that the gentleman from Connecticut should have availed himself of the opportunity of making a declaration in favour of republican government...
A colleague of that gentleman's (Mr. Dana) had charged him with addressing the galleries...
He believed we were placed in such a situation as always to be liable to be thus involved from our commercial connections.
But it was said that what had fallen from him with respect to the liabilities of corruption, was a serious attack upon the republican system...
But it was said there was no danger, and that in this question, the constitution and the people were on one side...
the constitution as speaking a very different language, and he thought that gentleman produced this doctrine merely by construction...
It would be understood, Mr. N. supposed, by many persons who heard of this debate, that there was a party in that house who were dissatisfied as not being likely to get any office under government...
The gentleman from South-Carolina had acquitted the supporters of this amendment of wanting the offices for themselves...
But the gentleman added, that this clamour of opposition had existed in other countries, and would continue to exist.
He considered the subject of this bill as one of the most important that could come before the legislature...
He was not so much surprised that the gentleman from Connecticut should have availed himself of the opportunity of making a declaration in favour of republican government...
A colleague of that gentleman's (Mr. Dana) had charged him with addressing the galleries...
He believed we were placed in such a situation as always to be liable to be thus involved from our commercial connections.
But it was said that what had fallen from him with respect to the liabilities of corruption, was a serious attack upon the republican system...
But it was said there was no danger, and that in this question, the constitution and the people were on one side...
the constitution as speaking a very different language, and he thought that gentleman produced this doctrine merely by construction...
It would be understood, Mr. N. supposed, by many persons who heard of this debate, that there was a party in that house who were dissatisfied as not being likely to get any office under government...
The gentleman from South-Carolina had acquitted the supporters of this amendment of wanting the offices for themselves...
But the gentleman added, that this clamour of opposition had existed in other countries, and would continue to exist.
He considered the subject of this bill as one of the most important that could come before the legislature...
He was not so much surprised that the gentleman from Connecticut should have availed himself of the opportunity of making a declaration in favour of republican government...
A colleague of that gentleman's (Mr. Dana) had charged him with addressing the galleries...
He believed we were placed in such a situation as always to be liable to be thus involved from our commercial connections.
But it was said that what had fallen from him with respect to the liabilities of corruption, was a serious attack upon the republican system...
But it was said there was no danger, and that in this question, the constitution and the people were on one side...

fed in that house. "All your interests are safe; nothing can be done amiss in government without some department discovering the mischief." As he believed, therefore, the people were not directed to be upon the watch, and as they had not better information with respect to executive measures than that house, he saw no reason for transferring the business to them. Nor could the people correct the evil by election, as they had not the knowledge of facts upon which it was necessary to act.
Was it true, Mr. N. asked, according to the practice of the government, that the departments had no check upon each other? Did not the judiciary consider the acts of the Executive and Legislature? Certainly they did. There were instances in which the judges had decided upon the constitution and laws of the country, and in one instance, he believed they had determined for them, and in another against them.
Would gentlemen say that we had no power over the appropriation now under consideration, in relation to the ability of the country to afford it, and the satisfaction of other public engagements? If they did say so the consequence might be great disorder in the finances, and the power of the executive would not only go to force appropriations, but to compel taxation. — If they admitted that in this respect the house of representatives had power, it was putting the exercise of their constitutional duty on a most precarious footing: If the same thing was forbidden or permitted, according to the motive which induced it, there could be no doubt that the legitimate motive might always be assigned.
But it was said there was no need of checking the Executive, because the Senate was a check upon it. This was no check with respect to the office, it only related to the person appointed, and here the power was equally interested. The only difference was, that there were more wills to consult in the Senate.
But it was said the doctrine which he advocated was novel, and imported. He tho't he had obviated the objection by producing the debate which took place at the first establishment of the Diplomatic Corps; and he referred to the opinion of a gentleman who lived at a time when Party had not appeared to influence the opinions of men, who said that it was competent for Congress to say whether ministers should be sent, and whether they should not be sent. And he could say for himself, and his countrymen (for he never heard a different opinion in Virginia) that he never had an idea that the house had not this power, and therefore had it not to learn from any other Country. But the gentleman from Maryland said yesterday, that the doctrine was not only novel but that it had been decided against in three or four instances. In the British Treaty, he said, the house decided against the power to refuse an appropriation. If sixty-seven members who voted on the occasion, did not understand their votes, that might be the case; but he believed that would not be insisted upon. The gentleman was equally unfortunate in the other instances he adduced, as none of them had the question been decided against.
But it was said, if even the house had the power, it ought not now to exercise it, because the necessary information being lodged with the Executive, they could not form a proper judgment upon it. He believed, however, the house had a right to all information which related to subjects upon which they were called to act. But the committee had sufficient knowledge on the subject, to determine there could be no connection between this country and Prussia, to render a minister necessary there; for no gentleman had even conjectured an use for such a character at that court. He agreed that it was the duty of the President to carry on the details of foreign correspondence, where the Legislature determined to have ministers, but he did not believe his power extended beyond this. — But with respect to information, even the body who were called upon to concur in the appointment of ministers, had no more than that house. The mere nomination was sent to the Senate, without any thing more than the general reasons for the measure.
The gentleman from Delaware gave a clue to the construction of the constitution, which he did not mean to attach to the gentleman himself. He said that the executive department was one which required support in order to preserve it; because the hereditary chief magistrate of Great-Britain, with all the patronage he possesses, would not be able to stand against the House of Commons if it were not for the members of venal boroughs. This doctrine was a little strange, and when he heard gentlemen hold such high notions of executive power, if the first letter of the constitution would not support the doctrine he contended for, there would be a strong temptation to stretch it, to counteract what appeared to him so repugnant to the spirit of a republican government.
He was told that he had introduced very unnecessary topics into this debate, and that the increase of power and patronage in the President, had nothing to do in this question; but gentleman must allow, that if he sincerely thought, that the power of determining what Foreign ministers should be employed was in that house, and he saw them employed where they could be of no possible use, that he was justified in bringing forward the discussion. But it was said, the power was so small, as to be unworthy of notice; but he supposed so far as the appointment to office was gone into without necessity, it was for the purpose of patronage. It was said, however, that this patronage was not sufficient to ground an alarm upon. Were they then to wait until the mischief was done? It would be too late, when the system was completely matured, to check it. It could only be done at its commencement. And when gentlemen saw that one of the objects of government had invariably been to increase officers and salaries, there was
was sufficient cause for alarm. But it was further said, that if there was danger out of the walls of that house, there was none in the legislature. He did not mean to insinuate that majorities were produced by influence. He trusted if measures were put forward, which were inimical to the public good, they would be rejected as they had heretofore been. He believed however, that this business of Foreign Intercourse were it continued, might become dangerously influential on the legislature itself, as they had seen, from what had already taken place, that persons for these appointments, were to be selected from men of a certain opinion in that body.
But no injury, it was asserted, could arise from executive influence, unless the office was permanent. An executive upon a four years lease, could do no harm. Mr. N. did not know that being in office only four years, prevented him from using his influence during that time; and in proportion to that influence, would be his efforts to retain his situation. He was not saying that these things had really happened, but that they might be reasonably expected to take place. The committee were told, however, that ambition was only a legislative property. He thought he had made concessions enough, when he said that legislatures might make encroachments in this way; he believed history would uniformly show that executives had never failed to aim at an increase of their power.
When he was up before, one of the reasons which he gave, for restraining the diplomatic intercourse, was that men only of a particular political opinion were appointed to office. Many of the gentlemen who opposed this motion, had acknowledged the fact, and were afraid only, that it might not always be observed. If this were the case, the appointment to office, could operate only to corrupt the public opinion, and influence the elections of the country. [Mr. Dana desired to know to what extent, he considered the executive determination to go.] He replied, that he understood that no man was to be entrusted with an office who had found fault with executive measures. This had been several times declared, though it was true, the gentleman from Massachusetts had endeavoured to soften the business by supposing that certain offices would be excepted. He said, he would enquire into the operation of this determination.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Sitgreaves) said, it was perfectly just, as the president must think himself right. He agreed that this principle should go as far as it would; but the gentleman must acknowledge, that it was not a constitutional idea, that the president must be right. The constitution provided that he should be elected every four years, in order that the people might judge whether he had acted right or wrong; for the English doctrine, "that the King can do no wrong," was not adopted in this country. Upon the principle of the president being always right, it had been said that he ought not to appoint ministers whose opinions would militate against their duty. But he might differ with the gentleman with respect to the extent of this opinion. He did not himself know, that it was necessary, at a time when we were desirous of peace, to have a secretary of state, whose manifestoes were calculated only for the eve of a war, and who seemed to be hurrying on as if it were considered that he possessed most merit who was most active in promoting a war. He agreed, that when a person's opinions disqualified him from duly executing an office, the president would act right in not appointing such an one; but he understood the determination to extend to all offices, which was protesting one half of the people of America, merely because they have thought some of the executive measures wrong. Such a resolution was equally unjust and illiberal, since it was not necessary that a collector, a military officer, &c. in order duly to perform his duty, should have an opinion directly corresponding with that of the chief magistrate of the United States. If this principle were to be carried into the judiciary, could a man whom government called a disorganizer , expect to find justice in a court formed of such materials? The only operation of such a principle in offices where particular sentiments were not necessary to the execution of the duties of the office, must be the corruption of public opinion, it tends to destroy the freedom of elections, as well of the president, as of the legislature.
If gentlemen think that the president of the United States cannot support his office, without a patronage similar to that of the King of England, they are right in wishing for an extension of this influence; but he could not agree to yield it, because he had sworn not to do it. The example of England ought to be a sufficient warning to the people of this country, how they suffer their executive to become corrupted; for the abuses of that country would never have been borne to this day, had not the people been deceived into a belief, that they had a share in their government, by representation, which, in fact, they had not.
(The remainder of this speech to-morrow.)
WEDNESDAY — JANUARY 30.
From the journal of yesterday's proceedings in congress, it appears that the business which took place after the doors were closed, was as follows: The house being cleared, Mr. Sewall stated, that he had been informed, in a manner which left no doubt of the truth of the fact, that, in the presence of the house whilst sitting, Matthew Lyon, a member from the state of Vermont, did this day commit a violent attack and gross indecency upon the person of Roger Griswold, another member of this house; and, in order to bring the business before the house, that he had prepared a resolution, which he read in his place, and delivered at the clerk's table. A question was then taken in the following words:
"Does the matter so communicated require secrecy?"
This motion passed unanimously in the negative, and the galleries were opened.
The house then proceeded to consider the motion made by the member from Massachusetts, which was read as follows:
"Resolved, that Matthew Lyon, a member of this house, for a violent attack and gross indecency committed on the person of Roger Griswold, another member, in the presence of this house, whilst sitting, be, for this disorderly behavior, expelled therefrom."
It was moved that the resolution be referred to a committee, to be denominated "a committee of privileges, with instructions to enquire into the whole matter of the said resolution, and to report the same with their opinion thereon to the house."
This question was taken by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Brooks, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Cochran, Coit, Craik, Dana, Davis, Dennis, Dent, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, J. Freeman, N. Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Gordon, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Hofmer, Inslay, Kittera, Lyman, Machin, Matthews, Morris, I. Parker, Pinckney, Reed, Rutledge, Sewall, Shepard, Simnickson, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, Sprague, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Tillinghast, Van Alen, Wadsworth, J. Williams—49.
NATS—Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount, Bryan, Burgess, Cabell, T. Calhoun, W. Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Dawson, Elmendorf, Findley, Fowler, Gillespie, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Jones,
Locke, Mason, M'Glenahan, M'Dowell, Millidge, New, Nicholas, J. Parker, Skinner, S. Smith, Sprigg, Brantley, Sumpter, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Varnum, Yeatman, R. Williams—44.
Ordered, that Messrs. Pinckney, Venable, Kittera, Isaac Parker, R. Williams, Cochran, and Dent, be a committee for the purpose.
A motion was then made that the house come to the following resolution:
"Resolved, that the house will consider it a high breach of privilege if either of the members shall enter into any personal contest until a decision of the house shall be had thereon."
A motion was made to add the following words to the end thereof:
"And that the said Matthew Lyon be considered in the custody of the sergeant at arms until the further order of the house."
The yeas and nays were taken upon this question as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Bartlett, Bayard, Coit, Craik, Dana, Dennis, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, Glen, Goodrich, Gordon, Hartley, Hindman, Inslay, Kittera, Lyman, Machin, I. Parker, Pinckney, Rutledge, Sewall, Shepard, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, Sprague, Thatcher, Thomas, Wadsworth—29.
NATS—Messrs. Baer, Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount, Brent, Brooks, Bryan, Bullock, Burgess, Cabell, Champlin, Chapman, T. Claiborne, W. O. Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Cochran, Davis, Dawson, Dent, Elmendorf, Findley, Fowler, J. Freeman, N. Freeman, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Hanna, Harper, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Hofmer, Jones, Locke, Macomb, Matthews, M'Glenahan, M'Dowell, Millidge, Morris, New, Nicholas, J. Parker, Simnickson, Skinner, S. Smith, Sprigg, Stansfeld, Sumpter, Thompson, Tillinghast, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Alen, Varnum, Venable, J. Williams, R. Williams—62.
The motion being negatived, the fate of the house was then taken upon the main question, as originally offered, and it was carried. The house adjourned about 8 o'clock in the evening.
After the journal was read this morning, Mr. D. Foster reported a bill for the relief of Lucy Clark, which was twice read and committed for to-morrow.
The Speaker desired members to prepare their ballots for the election of three managers of the impeachment against William Blount, which remained to be elected.
Mr. Pinckney hoped the house would now adjourn, in order that the Committee of Privileges might proceed in the business which had been committed to them, as it was desirable that it should be disposed of as soon as possible.
The motion for adjournment was put and negatived, 4 to 33.
The house then proceeded to the election of the three managers, and the votes having been collected, Messrs. D. Foster and Jones were again appointed tellers; and having counted the votes, reported as follows:
That the whole number of votes was ninety, that therefore 46 made a choice; that
Mr. Dennis had 61 votes Evans 01 Inslay 00
And that of course they were duly elected.
Mr. Mason, from the committee of revival and unfinished business, made a report on the subject of the salaries of the clerks employed in the public offices, which was committed for to-morrow.
The motion for adjournment was again renewed and carried. Adjourned.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, January, 31.
On Monday evening last, the new Theatre was opened to the most overflowing house that was ever witnessed in this city. Though the commissioners have been constrained to open it in an unfinished state, it still gave high satisfaction. The essential requisites of seeing and hearing have been happily attained. We do not ever remember to have been in any Theatre where the view of the stage is so complete from all parts of the house; or where the actors are heard with such distinctness.
The house is made to contain about 2000 persons. The audience part, though wanting in those brilliant decorations which the artists have designed for it, yet exhibited a neatness and simplicity which were highly agreeable. The stage was every thing which could be wished. The scenery was executed in the most masterly style. The extensive scenes of the scale upon which the scenes are executed; the correctness of the designs and the elegance of the paintings, presented the most beautiful views which imagination can conceive. The scenery was, of itself, worth a visit to the Theatre.
The company are known to the public; and they played with great spirit. We indeed think it the best company of comedians which has as yet appeared on the boards of any theatre in this place; and we presume they will this season, receive an uncommon share of public patronage.
Great credit is due to the Messrs. Man-gins , who were the architects of the house, for their skillful and commodious arrangements; and too much cannot be said for the science of Mr. Ciceri , as the machinist, and for his taste as scene painter. They are artists who would do honour to any country, and are a great acquisition to this.
Another robbery, we are informed, was committed the night before last, at the house of James Temple, esq. on the Greenwich road, by 8 or 10 persons; and we are further informed, that some circumstances attending it, lead to strong suspicions that it must have been perpetrated, or instigated, by persons who had a more accurate knowledge of the situation of the family than could have been attained by general marauders.
A little after 8 o'clock last evening (says the South Carolina State Gazette of January 13,) this city was alarmed by the cry of fire. It commenced on the west side of Union-street, in the house of M. England. The night was calm, wind at S. W. but the danger was formidable from the great number of wooden buildings adjacent.
Three or four houses, besides back buildings have been burnt; the particular losses, we have not learnt.
Insurance Office of the State of Pennsylvania.
February 1, 1798.
THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of seventy dollars on each share of the stock of the company, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th inst.
JAMES S. COX, President.
February 1.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1.
Mr. Griswold,—Lyon,—and a hint to Mr. Baldwin.
MR. FENNO. IT seems as if the Editors of some Newspapers cannot tread the path of truth even on the most recent occurrence. A truth lodged in their hands immediately undergoes some horrid distortion, and is forthwith the vibration of falsehood and malice. Such is Bacon's account of the affair between Mr. Griswold and Lyon, the one a man as respectable, honorable, and useful to his country, as the other is the reverse. In your Gazette of this evening, you have given a correct statement of the facts relative to this business, as I learn from several sources of authentic testimony. A most unnumbered ruffian has offered Mr. Griswold an insult never to be endured. With a presence of mind not to have been expected from his strength and spirit, but highly honorable, he refrained from striking him to his feet, even to the destruction of that respect and order which should ever be observed to the Representatives of America. The House have taken, as they ought, the affront upon themselves; but as they have not done it upon Mr. Griswold's application, it cannot be supposed he has relinquished his right to redress himself, if they shall still hold of doing him justice. If the House, then, shall be so lost or indifferent to their own dignity; if they shall be so tame or so timid, under the most gross and unprecedented outrage that has ever been offered to a public body; or if they shall be so sunk in the slough of party and dishonour, as still to suffer this best to sit among them upon equal terms; it is to be hoped Mr. Griswold will not suffer so base an example to influence him, or restrain his resentment. As Lyon has received every species of insult, and been used to nothing else all his life, from the days of his servitude to his highest exaltation; as dishonour and contempt have been heaped upon him for years without effect, or any excitement of feeling; it must be taken for granted that he has no feeling for such punishment. His vile and worthless career is all that knows leniency to him; and an appeal must be made to that. I therefore am of opinion that Mr. Griswold should most inflexibly resolve to beat this fellow daily and every day, until one or the other of them shall be compelled to leave the house; for surely Mr. Griswold to whom I never fit again with him as an equal and a gentleman. If Lyon is to be protected and justified, and he is to be excelled for taking a just vengeance on his brutality, he will have little cause of regret at leaving a body so infensible to its own dignity, and so unjust to his injuries.
How happens it that Mr. Baldwin, who, some time since, made such a piteous petition to the House, to protect him from a fair meeting with Gen. GUNN has changed his opinion about privilege, and the faculty of the persons of the members, as, throughout, to vote in favor of this brutal assault upon Mr. Griswold, and to protect the offender from punishment? With some member would call on Mr. Baldwin for his opinion on this subject. JANUARY 31. DECUS.
The Crescent Frigate, Captain Newman, has sailed from Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, for Algiers. Mr. O'Brien, Consul General of the United States to that government went passenger.
Two new born infants were left at different houses in this city, on the same evening of the present week. The one in an entry in Market Street, the other in Fourth Street. The inhuman wretches who have done this, guilty of every thing short of murder, are informed, that the infants were both sent to the Almshouse, after being provided with necessary clothing, where those concerned in the vile transaction may learn further particulars; and where the mothers, if such they may be called, should they ever feel compunction for the past, may atone in some degree for their inhumanity, by ministering to their future necessities, should the infants survive the shock first given, which is not often the case.
Capt. Meany, of the Rose, from the Isle of France, informs that the fleet under Admiral Rainier, composing the expedition against Manila, had set sail from Calcutta; but meeting with the loss of three of the transports, or store-ships in the river Ganges, one of which contained all the field artillery; The fleet had stopped at Pula Penang, an island in the straits of Malacca, where it is supposed the Admiral would remain some time, or return to Calcutta. This intelligence was brought by the corvette Brule Guelle, from Tranquebar, sent from the Isle of France, to gain information of the destination of the British; and by the Sea-flower, of the port, from Pondicherry, the supercargo of which ship (Mr. Boband) informed Capt. M. that he had heard of the loss of an American ship.
The French frigate la Pruneule was the only ship of war at the Isle of France the other ships of Admiral Sercey's squadron being out on a cruise. There had been no arrivals for three months previous to that of the Rose; and as the inhabitants depend upon American vessels for supplies, provisions became very scarce and dear.
Messrs. Montbrun, Charles, and Joseph Debassayns, planters of the Isle of Bourbon, and Capt. Jonathan Derby, of the Ketch John of Salem, came passengers with Capt. Meany.
The following were the prices current October 18:—Beef 12 dollars; pork 15; flour 8; Bordeaux wine 30 per hhd; butter 1-6 3/4 per pound; lard 1-8 3/4; coffee 17 to 18 per bag; cotton 1-3d per lb; indigo 1-2; Manila 1-2; and sugar from 10 to 12.
Capt. Meany favored us with Madras Gazettes, to 19th of July; but they do not contain any material intelligence.
PROCLAMATION.
By JOHN WHYTE, Esq. Major-General Commanding in Chief his Britannic Majesty's forces in St. Domingo, &c. &c. &c.
MEN of all nations however differing in political principles, and on forms of government, have ever agreed on the necessity of bringing to public and exemplary punishment, the authors and perpetrators of acts of piracy and private assassination. An act of this nature, attended with the most horrid circumstances of savage atrocity, committed on men and women, officers and privates, indiscriminately, having lately happened on board his Britannic Majesty's frigate the Hermione, which was seized on or about the 24th September last, by a part of the crew, and carried by them after the barbarous murder of more than forty officers, seamen, mariners and women, into the Spanish port of La Guaira; this is to call upon all men, to assist to their utmost, in securing and bringing to justice the perpetrators. And I do hereby promise a reward of one thousand DOLLARS, on the safe delivery to any officer of the sea or land service, or to the civil power in any of his Britannic Majesty's dominions, any of the persons concerned in the above horrible act. And I do promise full pardon to those (principals excepted) who may assist in seizing and delivering up to justice, the ringleaders of this mutiny and murder. His most Catholic Majesty's Governor of La Guaira, refused to take advantage of this triteious act; and I have caused this proclamation to be translated into French and Spanish, that these ruffians may not find an asylum in any country.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at Port-au-Prince, the first day of December, in the thirty-eighth year of his majesty's reign, Annoque Domini 1797.
(Signed) JOHN WHYTE, Major General. By order of the General. W. J. THOMPSON, Secretary.
We mentioned in yesterday's paper an embargo at the Havannah, which we have since learnt took place on account of the falling of two large frigates, and several smaller vessels of war for Porto Rico, with several transports with men and stores; a packet from Corunna, and a packet for Cadiz. This fleet was driven back three days after by a gale of wind from the northward, except one of the frigates, which was cast away on Salt Key; the men and guns, &c. were however saved by the other ships.
The Mulattoes, negroes and Charaibs have risen and taken possession of the island of Trinidad, except the capital.
Three regiments had failed from Martinico to the relief of Trinidad.
The Theatre at Richmond was burnt on the 24th ult.
JAMES JACKSON is elected Governor of the State of Georgia.
New-York, Jan. 31.
Last evening arrived the ship Perseverance capt. Williamson, in 16 days from Port-au-Prince, who failed under convoy of the British government ship Lion, of 20 guns, in company of the following named vessels: Brig Lively, Cox, of Philadelphia.
Patty, Ropes, of Salem. Harmony, Marshall, of Charleston. Ship Mercury, Morrison, of New-York. Success, Miller, of do. Sch. Little John, of do. Hope, Putman, of Baltimore. Sloop Dolphin, Tappen, of Newburyport. Vessels left in Port-au-Prince when capt. W. Tapped.
Brig Adair, Elliot, for Philadelphia. Delaware, Dupuy, do. Sch. Minerva, Anduval, do. Little Will, Pearson, do. Elizabeth, Frazer, do. Thomas, Vandyske, do.
The following American vessels were in Guanaives on the 7th January:—
Brig Ann, Moffat, of Philadelphia. Sch. Milton, Oedman, Boston. Dolphin, Clark, Baltimore. Sloop Thomas and Sally, Gilbert, Norfolk. On the 12th of Jan. the British government ship Kingston, of 16 guns, capt. Ferguson, failed from Port-au-Prince, for C. N. Mole, and in chase of a French brigand barge, run on shore, where the captain and crew abandoned and left her; after which the French took possession of her; she was allowed to be a remarkable fast sailer.
The Perseverance had 13 days passage to the Capes of the Delaware.
Same evening arrived the British armed brig Earl of Moira, capt. Fawson, from Halifax, in 11 days.
NEW-THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING, FEBRUARY 2.
Will be presented, (for the first time in America) a new Tragedy (in three Acts,) called FENELON;
OR, THE NUNS OF CAMBRAY. [Altered from a celebrated French Play of that name, performed at Paris with unbounded applause.] Fenelon, (Archbishop of Cambray)
Mr. Pennell Mr. Warren Mr. T. Warren Mrs. Merry Mrs. Marshall Mrs. Francis Mrs. L'Estrange
To which will be added, a Comi. Opera, (three Acts,) called Inkle and Yarico. [With the original overture and accompaniments.]
Inkle, Mr. Marshall Sir Christopher Curry, Mr. Warren Medium, Mr. Francis Camply, Mr. Fox Trudge, Mr. Bernard Planter, Mr. Warrell Waiter, Mr. T. Warrell Yarico, Mrs. Warrell Narcissa, Mrs. L'Estrange Wowki, Mrs. Cimixon Patty, Mrs. Bernard.
On Saturday, (by desire) the first part of King Henry IVth, or, the Humours of Sir John Falstaff; with entertainments.
FOUND.
In Spruce Street, Philadelphia on Sunday evening the 21st inst. 2 trunks.—Enquire at No. 50, North Fourth Street. February 1.
EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149, South Front-street.
AS on board of the cargo, per Johanna, cleared from Malaga, for sale, 200 kegs Gun Raisins. 150 boxes Nulcatel do. 150 jars do. 120 boxes Mustard do. 80 jars Grapes 20 kegs Figs—and Malaga Wine in bds. and qr. cases
For freight or charter, The said Brig JOHANNA, being a Dane of about 200 tons burthen. Apply as above. January 31.

PROPOSALS
FOR CARRYING THE PUBLIC MAILS on the following Post Roads...
PENNSYLVANIA, &c.
1. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, New Castle, Cantwell's bridge, Duck creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Cloughs, Dagsborough, Trap, Snowhill, Horntown and Accomac court house to Northampton court house three times a week.
2. From Northampton court house to Norfolk three times a week. April 1 to November 15. Leave Northampton court house every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 A.M., and arrive at Norfolk in 24 hours.
3. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Middletown, Warwick and Georgetown cross roads to Chestertown three times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday by 9 A.M., and arrive at Chestertown the next day by 8 P.M.
4. From Chestertown by Centerville, Easton, Newmarket, Vienna, Salisbury, Snowhill and Princess Ann to Salisbury once a week. Receive the mail at Chestertown every Wednesday at 7 A.M., arrive at Easton by 4 P.M.
5. From Hartford by Bel Air to the Black horse once a week. Leave Hartford every Tuesday by 10 A.M., and arrive at Black horse by 6 P.M.
6. From Baltimore by Black horse to Yorktown Pa. once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday by 4 P.M., arrive at Black horse on Saturday by 10 A.M., and arrive at Yorktown by 8 P.M.
7. From Yorktown by Hanover, Peterburg, Tazewell and Fredericktown to Leeburg once a week. Leave Yorktown every Monday at 8 A.M., arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
8. From Yorktown by Abbott's, Gettysburg, Fairfield, Elizabethtown, Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg and Strasburg to Woodstock once a week. Leave Yorktown every Sunday by noon, arrive at Martinsburg on Tuesday by 11 A.M.
9. From Frederick by Cannonburg, Washington, West Liberty and Wheeling to the mouth of Elkins creek once a week (contract for one year only). Leave Frederick every Friday by 9 A.M., and arrive at Elkins creek on Sunday by 9 A.M.
10. From Washington by Brownsville and Union to Morgantown once a week. Leave Union every Friday at 6 A.M., and arrive at Washington by 6 P.M.
11. From Baltimore by Fredericktown, Elizabethtown, Greenback and Chambersburg to Shippenburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday by 11 A.M., arrive at Fredericktown on Saturday by 10 A.M.
12. From Elizabethtown by Hancock and Oldtown to Cumberland once a week. Leave Cumberland every Saturday by 6 A.M., and arrive at Elizabethtown on Monday by 9 P.M.
13. From Baltimore to Annapolis once a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday at 8 A.M., and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P.M.
14. From Baltimore by Annapolis, Queen Anne's, Upper Marlborough, Piscataway, Portobacco, Luscreff, Newport and Chaptico to Leonardtown once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 10 A.M., arrive at Annapolis at 5 P.M.
15. From Annapolis by Lower Marlborough, Huntingdon and Calvert's court house to St. Leonard's once a week. Leave Annapolis every Saturday at 9 A.M., and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday by 1 P.M.
Nottingham, Lower Marlborough, Aquasco, Bennedict and Charlottehall to Chaptico once a week. Leave Bladensburg every Saturday at 9 A.M., arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon and at Lower Marlborough by 5 P.M.
17. From Georgetown by Montgomery court house to Fredericktown once a week. Leave Georgetown every Friday by 6 A.M., and arrive at Fredericktown by 6 P.M.
18. From Woodstock by Newmarket, Rockingham court house, Staunton, Lexington and Fincastle to Big Lick once a week. Leave Woodstock every Thursday by 6 A.M., arrive at Staunton on Friday by 1 P.M.
19. From Big Lick by Montgomery court house and Wythe court house to Abingdon once a week. Leave Big Lick every Sunday at 1 P.M., arrive at Wythe court house on Tuesday by 2 P.M.
20. From Abingdon, Vir. by Jonesborough, Greeneville, Moffat's store and Jefferson court house to Knoxville once a week. Leave Abingdon every Thursday by 6 A.M., arrive at Moffat's store on Saturday by 8 A.M.
21. From Winchester by Romney to Moorfields once a week. Leave Winchester every Thursday by 6 A.M., and arrive at Moorfields on Friday by 6 P.M.
22. From Alexandria by Centerville, Leesburg and Shepherdstown to Martinsburg once a week. Leave Alexandria every Wednesday by 9 A.M., and arrive at Martinsburg on Friday by 10 A.M.
23. From Frederickburg by Port Royal, Layton, Tappahannock, Urbanna and Gloucester court house to Yorktown once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday by 6 A.M., arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 11 A.M.
24. From Tappahannock by Richmond court house, Wicwasic church, Kinross, Farham church and Northumberland court house to Lancaster court house once a week. Leave Tappahannock every Thursday noon and arrive at Lancaster court house on Saturday by 11 A.M.
25. From Frederickburg by Culpeper court house to Orange, Va. to Charlottesville once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday by 10 A.M., and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M.
26. From Richmond by Goodland court house, Columbia and Charlottesville to Staunton once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 1 P.M., arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M.
27. From Staunton by Bath court house and Sweet Springs to Greenbrier court house once a week. Leave Staunton every Saturday at 6 A.M., and arrive at Greenbrier court house on Tuesday by 6 P.M.
28. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New Market, Amherst court house, Cabell'sburg, and Madison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Thursday at 1 P.M., and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday at 6 P.M.
29. From Richmond by Hanover, Aylett's and Tappahannock once a week or if carried in stages as often as they shall run. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 5 A.M., arrive at Tappahannock by 11 A.M.
30. From Richmond by Hopkins's, Powhatan court house, Cumberland court house, Prince Edward court house and Lynchburg to New-London once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 8 A.M., arrive at Prince Edward on Wednesday at 6 P.M.
31. From New-London by Liberty to Fincastle once a week. Leave New-London every Friday at 1 P.M., and arrive at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 P.M.
32. From Liberty by Rocky Mount to Martinsville once in two weeks. Leave Liberty every other Saturday at 6 A.M., and arrive at Martinsville on Sunday by 6 P.M.
33. From Prince Edward court house by Charlotte court house to Halifax court house once a week. Leave Prince Edward court house every Thursday at 6 A.M., and arrive at Halifax court house on Friday at 10 A.M.
34. From Halifax court house by Halifax old town, Carters, Martinville, Patrick court house, Upper Sauria, Germantown and Bethania to Salem once in two weeks. Leave Halifax court house every other Friday at 2 P.M., and arrive at Salem the next Monday by 6 P.M.
35. From Harris's by Hicks's ford to Halifax once a week. Leave Harris's every Wednesday and Saturday by 5 A.M., and arrive at Halifax by 6 P.M.
36. From Smithfield by Southampton court house to Hicks's ford once a week. Leave Smithfield every Friday by 2 P.M., and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday by 5 P.M.
Leave Hicks's ford every other Friday by 2 P.M., and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday by 5 P.M. Returning—Leave Smithfield every other Sunday by 5 A.M., and arrive at Hicks's ford on Monday by 2 P.M.
37. From Goldsboro by Goshen, St. Tammany's, Middlesex and Lumberton court houses and Edmund's store to Goldsboro once a week. Leave Goldsboro every Wednesday at 10 A.M., and return the next Saturday by 5 P.M.
38. From Smithfield by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern, once a week. Leave Smithfield every Monday at noon, arrive at Edenton on Tuesday at 4 P.M.
39. From Edenton by Hertford, Nixon, Elizabethton, and Jonesboro to Indian-cown, once a week. Leave Edenton every Wednesday by 1 P.M., and arrive at Indian-cown on Thursday by 6 P.M.
40. From Halifax by Northampton court house, Princeton, Murfreesboro, Winton and Windsor to Edenton, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday by 9 A.M., and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday by 3 P.M.
41. From Halifax by Scotland, Hogton, Williamston and Daily's to Plymouth, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M., and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday at 10 A.M.
42. From Halifax by Warrenton, Williamston, Oxford, Hillsborough, Martinville, Salem, Lexington, Salisbury and Stateville to Charlotte and from Charlotte by Cabarrus court house to Salisbury, and thence by the same route to Halifax, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M., arrive at Warrenton by 7 P.M.
43. From Halifax by Mount Tazewell, Person court house, Leesburg, Gafwell court house and Rockingham court house to Germantown once in two weeks. Leave Halifax every other Thursday at 6 A.M., and arrive at Germantown on Saturday at 4 P.M.
44. From Halifax by Mount Tazewell, Person court house, Leesburg, Gafwell court house and Rockingham court house to Germantown once in two weeks. Leave Halifax every other Thursday at 6 A.M., and arrive at Germantown on Saturday at 4 P.M.
45. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockingham, Wilkes, Morganton and Rutherford to Spartanburg in S. C. once in two weeks. Leave Salem every other Saturday at 5 A.M., and arrive at Spartanburg on Wednesday at 5 P.M.
46. From Louisburg by Nash court house to Tarboro once a week. Leave Tarboro every Friday by 6 A.M., and arrive at Louisburg by 6 P.M.
47. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro, and Kingston to Newbern, once in two weeks. Leave Raleigh every other Tuesday by 8 A.M., and arrive at Newbern the next Friday by 10 A.M.
48. From Raleigh by Chapel hill to Hillsborough, and from Hillsborough by Chapel hill and Chatham court house to Raleigh, once a week. To wait two hours at Chatham court house. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday by 6 A.M., and arrive at Hillsborough by 6 P.M.
49. From Fayetteville by Elizabethton, Belrefort and Springfield to Wilmington, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Sunday by 8 A.M., and arrive at Wilmington on Wednesday by 11 A.M.
50. From Fayetteville by Alford and Randolph court house to Salisbury, and from Salisbury by Montgomery court house, Afton court house and Richmond court house to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 A.M., and arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday by 9 A.M.
51. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Friday at 10 A.M., and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday by 6 P.M.
52. From Camden by Lancaster court house, Charlotte and Lincoln to Stateville, once in two weeks. Leave Camden every other Monday at 6 A.M., arrive at Stateville on Thursday by 6 P.M.
53. From Columbia by Winnsboro, Chester court house, Pinckneyville, Spartanburg and Greenville court house to Pickettville, and from Pickettville by Laurens court house and Newberry court house to Columbia, once a week; waiting one hour at each post-office on the route. Leave Columbia every Monday at 9 A.M., arrive at Spartanburg every Wednesday by 3 P.M.
54. From Columbia by Orangeburg to Charleston, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 A.M., and arrive at Charleston on Thursday at 10 A.M.
55. From Edgefield court house by Cambridge, Abbeville court house, Pendleton court house, Hattiesburg, Franklin court house, Elberton and Peterburg to Washington, and from Washington by Peterburg and Cambridge to Edgefield court house, once a week. Leave Edgefield court house every Friday by 8 A.M., arrive at Pendleton court house on Sunday by 9 A.M.
56. From Augusta by Washington, Greenbrier and Lexington to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 3 P.M., arrive at Georgetown on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
57. From Garden's Corner to Beaufort once a week. Leave Beaufort every Thursday at 3 P.M., and arrive at Garden's Corner by 8 P.M.
58. From Beaufort by Washington, Greenbrier and Lexington to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Beaufort every Monday at 3 P.M., arrive at Georgetown on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
59. From Beaufort by Washington, Greenbrier and Lexington to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Beaufort every Monday at 3 P.M., arrive at Georgetown on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
60. From Beaufort by Washington, Greenbrier and Lexington to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Beaufort every Monday at 3 P.M., arrive at Georgetown on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
Note 3. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in carrying the mail over the times prescribed in any contract, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continues until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the Mail destined for such depending Mail, life, a trip, or an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be sent in the Mail; and if any person making proposals desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum without that emolument.
Note 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the time of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices in words by the hour, and not by the mile. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July and October, in drafts on the post office on the route and in hand notes.
Note 7. The contracts are to be in operation on the fifth day of April next, and continue for four years, until the 31st day of March inclusive, in the year 1802.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post-Master General. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, December 18, 1797.
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 fifty 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 back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may desire. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-street. December 2. 3awtf
Princeton—New-Jersey. TO BE SOLD, THAT neat and convenient House in which the late Mrs. Ann Witherspoon, now Mrs. Ann Walker, lived; together with all the appurtenances. The house is two stories high, offram work, and painted. There are four rooms and an entry on the lower floor, and five rooms on the second floor. The cellars are dry, and the garden spacious. The back yard is paved with stones. In it are a well of excellent water, an oven, a smoke house, and house for ashes—and behind it a carriage house; hay loft, granary, and convenient stables, with four stalls for horses, and four for neat cattle. The lot is 60 feet wide upon the street, and 254 feet deep, somewhat more than one half of which is made into a kitchen garden of an excellent soil. For terms, which will be made very reasonable, apply to the reverend Samuel S. Smith. January 19. 2awtf
Musical Instrument Manufactory, 167, Arch-street. TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. H A R P E R, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired side board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, sonopant and French harp stop, which for facility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he dares himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for CASH. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c. N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. November 18. 2awtf
A Gardener wanted. A person well acquainted with gardening, and who would occasionally attend market, may hear of a place by applying at the 12 mile stone, on the Bristol road, or No. 109, Arch-street, Philadelphia. A single man would be preferred. Jan. 20. 2awtf
For Sale, The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve. She is very capable of taking care of a child, and understands house work. Enquire at No. 97, North 5th street. Jan. 22. *cod2w
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks. Rota do. do. Pimento in bags. 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellency of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not one of fifty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 50 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water rising from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the mean time for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NELSON. Dec. 1. 3awtf
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES F. KUPFER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-street, Boston. Two or three good Glass makers are wanted at the above works; such as can produce recommendations for good behavior, may be sure of employ, by application to Mr. GEORGE L. LINDT, at the works. Men without families will be preferred. However unacquainted with the method of making Crown Window Glass, they will meet with the same encouragement. Boston, Jan. 16. 23-2awtf
To Cabinet Makers, Joiners, &c. Cavanagh & Hearn, Pine-street, near the New-Market. RETURN thanks to their friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hope, by their unmitigated attention, to merit a continuance of their favors. The Partnership between them and Joseph B. Barry, has been dissolved by mutual consent. Cavanagh and Hearn have just received a quantity of St. Domingo and Honduras Mahogany, which they intend to sell on very reasonable terms for cash. Orders from the country most punctiliously executed. Veneers of all kinds cut as usual. Jan. 15. 2awtf
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Peter Gill, late of the District of Columbia, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers; and those who have any demands against said estate, are requested to bring in their accounts duly attested to. JOHN MURPHY, PETER SCRAVENDYKE, THOMAS FARRELL, Executors. Philad. Jan. 16, 1798. 2awtf
Just received a Fresh Supply. English Grammar, The second edition, with improvements, ADAPTED to the different classes of learners, with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. BY LINDLEY MURRAY. This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professions in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recollect to have been. Monthly Review, July 1796. This Grammar is, on many accounts entitled to commendatory notice, its materials have been carefully and judiciously selected; its arrangement is diffused and well adapted to the purpose of instruction and its expression is simple, perspicuous and accurate, &c. See the character at large in the Analytical Review, July 1796.
English Exercises, Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language; and as such, we can warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue. Monthly Review, July 1797. The above Books are for sale at JOSEPH & JAMES CURRAN'S book store, No. 87, Market street. January 11. 3awtf
This Day Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796." In which the charge of speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the false means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States to misrepresent the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their organizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburg and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price, will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pieces and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Pumice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, hand and tail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chisels, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. *Apprentices Wanted. november 3. f&ntf
The History of Pennsylvania, BY ROBERT PROUD, Is now in the press, and will be published with all convenient expedition, by ZECHARIAH POULSON, jun. No. 80, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 2awtf
This day is Published, At the Office of the Aurora, No. 112, Market Street, (Price one dollar and a half,) A view of the conduct of the EXECUTIVE in the FOREIGN AFFAIRS of the United States, connected with the Mission to the French Republic during the years 1794, 5, 6. By JAMES MONROE, Late Minister Plenipotentiary to the said Republic. Illustrated by his INSTRUCTIONS and CORRESPONDENCE and other authentic documents. A very liberal allowance to those who buy to sell again. December 23. *6t.