Gazette of the United-States. (New-York [N.Y.]), 1790-12-09 00:00:00

[—665—] Gazette of the United States.
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS BY JOHN FENNO, No. 69, MARKET-STREET, BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD STREETS, PHILADELPHIA.
[No. 64, of Vol. II.]
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1790.
[Whole No. 168.]
FROM THE AMERICAN MERCURY.
THE last fifteen years, unquestionably form the most extraordinary period in the history of man. The progress made during that time, by various nations, in exploring, ascertaining, and establishing the true principles of freedom and government, has been unequalled in the lapse of nearly six thousand years. Monarchs have been taught, that a sacred regard to equitable laws, and an equal, and impartial administration of justice, among subjects of every denomination, are the distinguishing characteristics, of dignified, and applauded sovereignty. The deep-rooted prejudices of bigotry have been in some measure eradicated from the human breast; and that liberty of sentiment, which holds out to talents and integrity, the dignity of office, has been the successor. The injured Hebrews, who for almost two centuries, have been objects of the bitterest vengeance for every blood-thirsty tyrant, have emerged from the depth of oppression and torture, and are beginning to experience the benignity of wholesome laws, and to enjoy the common privileges of social beings. Even the unfortunate Africans, who have hitherto been forced to support the whole weight of the primitive curse pronounced upon man, at length behold the first dawnings of the sun of liberty, and realize the satisfaction of being raised in the opinion of their fellow creatures, to a more elevated rank in the scale of being.
At the contemplation of these great events, and the prospect they afford, the benevolent mind must glow with the warmest rapture. And certainly no joy of which the human soul is susceptible, is more perfectly conformed to reason and virtue. The unworthy distinctions of country, and place, rapidly wear away; and the benevolent, and honest inhabitants of the globe, have discovered an indissoluble tie, formed by the God of nature, to connect in the strictest amity all the friends of man.
The consequence of this discovery, are extremely interesting to mankind. Among others, the following may be mentioned.
In the first place, it has produced a disposition in the human breast, to cultivate the blessings of peace. War, with its necessary train of evils, is at length viewed in its own horrid colours. The supporter of freedom—the saviour of his country—is alone dignified with the title of Hero—while the savage monster, who, being a soldier by profession, embrues his hands in the blood of his brethren of the human race, is condemned, and execrated, as a foe to the happiness of mankind.
Another important consequence of this discovery, is an enlarged liberality of sentiment among men. The liberality to which I refer, is discernable in the spirit of religious toleration, which spreads like a flood over the face of the earth. This toleration, when it becomes universal, cannot but accomplish matters of the highest importance to the world. Truth and reason, will then burst with irresistible energy from the dark clouds of superstition and bigotry; dispel the mists of error and absurdity, and bring the great family of the world to an uniformity of religious belief, and worship. Such an uniformity, will involve in itself the greatest possible good to mankind. The whole human species, will then be in pursuit of the same great object—final happiness—The intervention of confusion and discord, will retard their progress towards the goal of their wishes—Of course, peace, friendship, social communion, must pervade the earth.
A third, and in my view an important consequence of this discovery, is a growing urbanity. By urbanity, I would be understood to mean, that love of truth and justice, which is opposed to all envy and detraction—which is disposed to ascribe merit where it is due, let the object of commendation belong to any nation, community, or party. This disposition, not only argues an enlarged, and liberal habit of thinking; but is a forcible stimulus to virtuous exertion—For the temporal reward of virtue, is bestowed in the honest applause, of honest men.
These appear to me some of the advantages, which will result to the world, from the habit of viewing the virtuous characters of every country, language and complexion, as members of the same family, embarked in the same cause, and actuated by the same great principle—the love of human happiness.
ALFRED.
LONDON Sept. 15.
WEDNESDAY last a fine new brig, lately built at Leith for the herring fishery, of 80 tons burthen, sailed thro the great canal for Greenock, being the first vessel that ever passed thro the canal from the East to the West Sea.
Yesterday the worshipful company of Apothecaries held their herbarizing for this season, at the Mermaid at Hackney; when the prizes annually given by the company to their apprentices, who have made the greatest proficiency in botany, were conferred on Messrs. Henry Hall and Francis Moore.
The abolition of titles we never wish to take place in this country; but there are two titles which certainly stand much in need of definition, Man of Honor and Gentleman.
Protest of the Marechal Duc de Broglio, a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, against the decree of the Representatives of the French Nation, passed the 19th of June last, for the Abolition of hereditary Nobility.
“At the time of my being promoted to the first military rank, I took a solemn oath before the King, that I would advise him of every thing which should have a tendency to endanger his Crown, or shake the foundations of the monarchy.
“The abolition of hereditary Nobility, will certainly produce those fatal effects, and eventually ruin and annihilate both; for the existence of Royalty and Monarchy is impossible, without the support of hereditary Nobility, which has, for ages, been the ornament of the nation and the glory of the Monarch.
“I should think myself highly culpable, if I did not express in the strongest terms, my disapprobation of this degrading and ruinous measure.
“Born of noble parents, I was early educated among the young nobility of France:—I have since gradually obtained the first rank in the army, and have had the honor to lead them, zealously devoted to the service of their King and country, against the enemies of both.
“I have frequently witnessed their characteristic valour, which was the admiration even of those whom they had vanquished.
“I seize with eagerness, this present opportunity, to acknowledge with sincere gratitude, and heartfelt pleasure, my personal obligations to those noble and heroic officers, and to those brave and well disciplined Legions, to whom I am indebted for the victories which I have obtained, and for the honors to which I have been promoted.
“It is impossible, that I should, on the present occasion, refuse to unite with them in protesting against a decree which invades and annihilates the dearest and most sacred rights.
“I should be highly criminal, were I to remain silent, and tamely suffer the interests of the crown and of the Nobility to be wantonly invaded with impunity.
“Resolved, therefore, to observe the solemn oath which I have taken, and to discharge the several duties of Marechal de France, of a Nobleman, and father of a numerous family, to whom it is incumbent on me to transmit the honors which have descended to me from my ancestors, I protest against the decree of the 19th of June last, which abolishes the hereditary nobility; and I will cause this Protest, properly attested, to be lodged in the public Depots —as a testimony which shall evince to France, to Europe, and to posterity, my firm attachment to a body of Nobles so truly respectable, and my affection for my children.
(Signed)
LE MARECHAL DUC DE BROGLIO.
Treves Aug. 1, 1790.
Oct. 6. Yesterday morning, the French Ambassador received letters from Paris; after perusing them his Excellency went to Manchester House, and communicated their contents to the Marquis Del Campo, the Spanish Ambassador.
The Procedure Criminelle, just published in Paris, is likely to produce a very strong effect against the late Duke of Orleans. It is thought there are sufficient proofs to convict him of having aimed at deposing the present King in the month of October last.
Oct. 11. General Sir Archibald Campbell is the most probable person to have the chief command of the troops, on any expedition that may take place in the Western Hemisphere.
From the circumstance of ten thousand stand of arms being ordered to be shipped on board the
fleet destined for foreign service, it may be fairly presumed that a plan of operations is concerted in the cabinet, of a nature decidedly offensive. The Spanish Settlements already entertain a disposition of revolt. When furnished with arms, and encouraged by powerful support, there cannot be a doubt but that they would rise against their present masters.
The Mexicans cherish their resentments against Spanish cruelty and oppressions. Freed from a yoke so grievous and intolerable, they would embrace with open arms the friendship and protection of a nation whose communication with them would be tempered with humanity.
There is a Spanish Count now in London, a Mexican by birth, who has frequent interviews with the Minister. He has been ill treated by his own court, and has taken refuge in this country, as an asylum against further persecution. He is a man of letters and talents, and is well able to give the best information concerning the present state of the Spanish American Colonies.
Complaints have been daily made for some time past, of the secrecy of government in all its different departments. It surely cannot be well founded, for immediately upon the return of the fleet, we had the order of battle and of sailing displayed in a morning paper, for the benefit of our enemies.
The fire ships for the grand naval armament have barrels well supplied; there is in each barrel about 120lb of corned powder, 63lb. of pitch, 10lb. of tallow, 40lb. of sulphur, 50lb. of saltpetre, 6lb. of rosin, and three pints of oil.
The combined fleets of France and Spain, if a conjunction has been formed, as is generally supposed, consists of fifty sail of the line, fourteen French, and thirty-six Spanish, besides frigates. Lord Howe takes with him forty ships of the line from Portsmouth, and ten from Plymouth; so that every man will only have his bird, if a meeting takes place, and a tolerable light meal it will be; for so excellently a conditioned fleet, in point of officers, men and ships, never left England.
Mrs. Fitzherbert with a large party, honoured Portsmouth with a visit on Thursday last, and dined the next day on board the Colossus , off a very fine turtle, after taking a view of the fleet, at which she expressed great admiration.
Oct. 15. By a gentleman who arrived from Paris on Monday night last, we are informed, that the marine officers of that kingdom, in a body, have refused acting in case of a war with England. This refusal is generally known to arise from an idea, that such a circumstance would be favorable to a counter revolution.
In a church a few miles from town, when the Parson was repeating that part of the Litany which offers up prayers “for all those who travel by land or by water,” &c.—the Clerk suddenly exclaimed, “except my wife, who eloped from me two days ago.”
Mr. Shaw, the King's messenger, was suddenly dispatched by the English ambassador at Paris, on Tuesday night at twelve o'clock, and he reached London about the same hour on Thursday night, after having been detained some time at Boulogne. On his arrival there, in order to use the utmost expedition, he hired an English Packet, in preference to two others belonging to that port; but no sooner was he on shipboard, than he was accosted by upwards of two hundred Portardes, who obliged him to disembark, and to pay full freight to the French Packet, which was first in turn for sailing.
From the first opening of the dispatches which were brought by this messenger from Paris, it may have been observed, that fresh vigor has been added to all the warlike preparations and proceedings; council after council has been held: at the breaking up of the last, on Saturday morning at two o'clock, Mr. Shaw, the messenger from Paris, was instantly dispatched for Madrid, charged with letters of recall to Mr. Fitzherbert, our Ambassador there.
At the same time, Morley, the King's messenger from Paris, was dispatched to our ambassador at the Hague; and Basilico, the King's messenger was also dispatched to our ambassador at Berlin: for what purposes, may be easily surmised, especially as it is now well known, that,
Lord Howe set off for Portsmouth immediately after the breaking up of the first council which was held on the dispatches from Paris:
That six new regiments have been determined on since Thursday last:

That an augmentation of ten men and a sergeant are ordered in addition to every company of the foot guards :
That the first battalion of each of the three regiments of foot guards are ordered to hold themselves in readiness for immediate embarkation ; which is a measure never adopted but in cases of the utmost apprehension, or of an actual foreign war : And,
That several thousand stands of arms have been removed from the Tower, and sent to Portsmouth, to be put on board the frigates ordered for transporting stores and troops to the West-Indies.
War is the prevalent opinion amongst all ranks of men. There are those, we know, who anticipate a different issue : upon what grounds, they themselves will find it difficult to state. If people may be allowed to judge from what they see and know, war is inevitable.
Our watchful ally of Prussia has for once foiled the intriguing Empress. Her schemes are no doubt deranged by the refusal of the Turks to accede to her selfish terms of accommodation. If she perseveres in her present policy, she may involve herself deeper in hostilities than her resources will support.
Admiral Earl Howe and the officers of his fleet, are getting their live and other stock on board, previous to sailing, which will take place the latter end of this week—his Lordship is indefatigable in forwarding every preparation for that event.
The troops intended for immediate embarkation including those to be shipped from Ireland, will amount to 6000 men, and these consist of some of the ablest veterans of the English army.
News was on Friday received from the East-Indies, that Tippoo Saib had approached very near to Madras with an immense army, and had committed great outrages. It is added, that Lord Cornwallis had superceded the whole of the council, and ordered them home.
Authentic accounts from Warsaw, dated the 22d ult. mention a decisive engagement having taken place between the Russian and Turkish fleets, near Tendroo and Codgia Bay, on the 9th preceding, after an obstinate fight of six hours ; at the end of which the Turks fled, leaving the Russians masters of the sea.
The Capitania, of 74 guns, commanded by the Captain Pacha, was blown up, with most of her crew, but the Captain saved.
The Vice-Admiral Seid Bey, a Pacha of Three Tails, was taken in a ship of 66 guns and 600 men, together with a frigate having 200 men on board.
As soon as Prince Potemkin heard of the victory, he left Akierman, for the purpose of rewarding those whose valor deserved it.
The greatest difficulty in the way of a peace between Russia and the Porte is, that the former wishes to conclude it without the mediation of any other courts, which condition the Porte refuses to accede to.
Paper money is the last resource of an expiring Government—and France seems by the adoption of this mode to be pretty near the exit of her new Agrarian system. Poor James II. when he wanted to alter the British constitution, circulated leather money, but he and his tanned cash were soon expelled the kingdom.
The monied men of France knowing the instability of so extraordinary a constitution as that now attempting by the National Assembly, have transported to foreign banks the greatest part of the current cash of the kingdom, or hid it underground in their own country, until they see the full event of the late rebellion.
A duel was last week fought in Paris between M. Bazancourt, brother to one of M. de Fayette's Aid de Camps, and Count de Bantemme, in which the former was killed on the spot. He was major of a regiment of the National Guards. The cause was a political dispute.
By the Spanish papers it appears, that the war with Spain, in the year 1761, did not commence till after a tedious negotiation for 6 months, when France took the liberty to interfere in the discussions between Great-Britain and that Court.
Oct. 16. There was a considerable alarm upon the stock-exchange yesterday, owing to a report very industriously circulated, of unfavorable news from India ; and it was confidently asserted, that Tippoo had totally defeated the British army in the Carnatic : but upon the fullest enquiry, we can assure our readers, that there is not any foundation for the report ; and that the real fact is as follows :—Tippoo has been for some months before the lines of Travancore, and the last accounts from India stated, that there could be no doubt of his carrying them, as they were many miles in extent, which he has at length effected, and has taken an inconsiderable fortress, called Crongora, in the dominions of the Rajah of Travancore ; but there was not a single British soldier opposed to him.—The event is no further of consequence, than that it makes the war between the English and Tippoo inevitable ; and the account further states, that a very considerable British army was on its march from the Carnatic to Serengapatam, the capital of Mysore, which must draw Tippoo immediately to the defence of his
own dominions. Colonel Hartley, of the Bombay establishment, was also arrived at the head of a considerable force in the neighbourhood of Tellicherry, on the Malabar coast, and the Bengal detachment was in full march to join the Nizam ; so that there can be little doubt of our receiving intelligence of the utmost importance, as soon as these separate armies shall have reached the scenes of action. The account of Tippoo's success before the Travancore lines, came to St. Helena in the London East-Indiaman, and was transmitted from thence by a vessel employed in the Whale Fishery, which arrived yesterday morning.
They write from New-York, that Spanish dollars are more plentiful in that city, than at any former period. One Spanish vessel openly landed 50,000, and lodged them in a merchant's hands, who is well known to have a political, as well as a pecuniary disposition. But whether these dollars are to buy goods, to buy friendships or to buy votes, is not so easily determined.
PORTSMOUTH, Oct. 13.
This forenoon a King's Messenger arrived here with dispatches for Admiral Earl Howe, which he carried on board the QUEEN CHARLOTTE at Spithead ; and it has been since reported, that a reconciliation has taken place between the Courts of England and Spain.
This morning about three hundred Marines were draughted from the division here, and shipped on board the fleet at Spithead.
PLYMOUTH, Oct. 9.
This morning a Spaniard, calling himself Jose Selynk, was apprehended by two boatmen, on suspicion of being a Spy : He was carried before Admiral Greaves, who sent him to the Mayor of this town for examination.
His papers being examined, it appeared he came from London on the first of October, and went to Oxford, Bath, Bristol, and Exeter, and from thence to Plymouth, and wished to go to Falmouth.
He was anxious to know how many ships were here ; wished to view the Dock, Magazine, &c. He seems an intelligent man, and had many shrewd remarks in his journal, which was written in French.
Oct. 10. Jose Seylink, the Spaniard, has undergone another examination—but nothing material has yet come out against him. He says he came hither to view the arsenal, fleet, citadel, magazines, &c. as he had at Portsmouth. He said he was un Citoyen du Monde ; that his passport was L'Argent (shewing some silver) and that his companions were his books. On being questioned why he came by way of Oxford, &c. he said, to the country, and that he came here to go to Falmouth to embark for Lisbon—said he knew none of his own nation in London—that he wished not to be recognized by them, and that he was a man of no note in his own country.
He has a good map of the coast with him : but persists that he had no other object but curiosity ; to gratify his wish to know the manners and customs of England.
It is somewhat remarkable, that he was averse to write to the Spanish Ambassador, in London, which occasions a conjecture that he is not a Spaniard, but a Frenchman.
GENEVA, Sept. 1.
By letters we learn, the sudden conversion of the Great and Little Council, to the principles of republican government, they are on the point of proposing a plan of restoring to the people all those rights which destroy usurpation. They are indebted to the patriotic writings of M. GRENUX for this conversion.
PARIS, Oct. 3.
M. Demoustier late minister plenipotentiary to the United States of America, appointed to the Court of Berlin, had the honor of returning thanks to his Majesty. He was introduced by Mons. Montmorin, Minister and Secretary of State for the foreign departments.
The French King's intended flight to Rouen.
THE following is a translation of an official letter received from Rouen by the committee of enquiry of the National Assembly.
"The King is determined at last to come and live at Rouen ; he has yielded to the earnest entreaties of her Majesty, whose mind has been filled with terror by the Duke of Villequier. This nobleman has persuaded the Queen, that his Majesty would be dethroned if he did not fly from the capital, and that the inhabitants of Rouen, gained by the Duchess of Villeroy, who has been very active these ten months to form a considerable party, would answer on their heads for the success of a counter-revolution, if the King would but consent to come to Rouen, or suffer himself to be removed thither.
"The principal agent of this surprising and unaccountable woman, is M. Portier, Director of the farms at Rouen ; it is he who has engrossed the six hundred signatures that have been presented to the King by the Duke of Villequier ; it is he who is the nobleman, who has sworn to form amongst them a flying camp, to equip themselves at their own expence, and to defend their monarch to the last drop of their blood.
"There exists likewise another confederacy between them and the chiefs of the National guard of Rouen. The moment the King shall appear in the midst of the troops, the Parliament of this town are to take their seats, fix the price of bread at one sol (halfpenny) per pound, and order the most refractory to be hung. The King is to hold a bed of justice, wherein he will annul all the National Assembly's decrees. An edict in the form of a manifesto, will order the provinces to send new members to the States General, who are to subscribe to the declaration of the 23d of June. The Duchess, in her visits at Dieppe, a la Meillerie and
at Havre, has procured many valuable friends. They say she can command ten millions of livres to defray the King's expences : she has likewise monopolized all the corn necessary to keep the bread for six whole months at so low a price as a sol per pound. She is the foul of the plan, and keeps up correspondence, in cypher, with the Duke, her brother. Portier, and Le Picq, a physician, do all they can to enlist the malcontents. Unluckily have been of the number. Piqued at some of the National Assembly's decrees, that deprived me of part of my fortune, and of some manor-rights, I entered the list : but my conscience looking with horror at a counter-revolution, that cannot be brought about but by the effusion of so much blood, I sacrifice my hatred of some of the operations of the assembly, for the sake of preventing, if it is in my power, a new conflagration.
"All the writings against the Assembly come here addressed to Portier, who takes care to distribute them to foreign powers, in order to excite them to defend the nobility. The chief conspirators names are, Messrs. Portier, Le Picq, Mauduit, de la Houssie, and Ferret du Havre ; and the ladies, Mortonville, and Fouquet. Mauduit carries the dispatches to and from Paris, under the name of La Bourdonnay.
"P. S. Since the writing of the above, new manœuvres have been discovered. The Chevalier de Belbauf set out this morning for Paris, with several packets addressed to the Archbishop of Toulouse, to the Abbe Maury, and to Messrs. Bergasse and Cazales, who are the pivots of the conspiracy. He carries likewise an address to his Majesty from the section of the Oratoire of Rouen, who invited him to come hither, and enjoy the love of his subjects. The Chevalier has his dispatches in the barrels of his pistols, and the linings of his coat."
UNITED STATES.
PITTSBURG, Nov. 15.
It is with great pleasure we can inform our readers, that the furnace lately erected by William Turnbull and Co. this side the Alleghany mountains, on Jacobs-Creek, about 15 miles above the Youghiogheny river, began her blast the 1st inst. and that the metal proves to be of a superior quality both for castings and bar-iron, the latter being tried in their forge the same day ; a circumstance very interesting to the good people of this western country, and cannot but be highly agreeable to every well-wisher of our own manufactures.
Last Sunday a company of recruits, raised in the state of Maryland, marched into town under the command of Lieut. M'Pherson.
PORTSMOUTH, Nov. 20.
For the encouragement of our country brethren, we mention the following uncommon instance of Fertility : In the town of Wolfborough, upon Mr. Cabot's farm, were produced the present season from a Turnip-Yard, which by accurate measure was rather less than half an acre, four hundred and eighty-five bushels of Turnips of an excellent quality !
BOSTON, Nov. 24.
A truly laughable threat, from a wise Nova-Scotia skipper of a little fishing vessel, who brought his fish to this market lately for sale. This great and mighty CAPTAIN, finding a little more difficulty in entering his fish than he had expected, suddenly, swelling with over boiling resentment, exclaimed, "If every Nova-Scotiaman was of my opinion, they would let you all starve before they brought another fish to this port !!!" The adventures of every day seem to contradict the Proverb, "That there is nothing new under the sun."
EXTRACTS.
SATIRE, when directed to the right end, and governed by the maxims of prudence, is a most effectual weapon against folly and vice. No one can doubt the truth of this assertion, who has read the writings of the celebrated Mr. ADDISON. That amiable author, by his periodical Essays, published in the Spectator, Tatler, and Guardian, fairly laughed the English out of many of their singularities, foibles, faults and crimes, without paining or offending them. While SWIFT was wasting one of the finest geniuses ever bestowed upon any of the sons of Adam, in the description of dirty trifles, or what was worse, in plaguing and souring the world by his malicious sarcasms : Addison was employed in the friendly office of reforming them by his inimitable humour. Probably no other writer, ancient or modern, ever did so much towards refining mankind. His works deserve a place in every library, whether public or private, and ought to be attentively perused by all, who make pretensions to learning or taste.
"There is not any virtue to which providence has not annexed a secret satisfaction : " But "to do good, and to communicate"—to lessen the inevitable evils which assail the children of misfortune, afford the most superior sensations of pleasure, of which the human mind is susceptible.—At this season of the year, the hand of beneficence should be extended with increased liberality—for with the return of the season, the wants and expectations of the sons and daughters of affliction return :—Happy are those, who by the favor of Heaven are made the almoners of providence to the poor—on such shall come "the blessings of many who are ready to perish."
PRICE CURRENT.—PUBLIC SECURITIES.
PHILADELPHIA.
   FUNDED DEBT.     6 pr. Cents 14 3/4 pr. £. or 70 pr. cent.   3 pr. Cents 7 1/2—7 3/4. or 37 1/2 do.   Deferred 6 pr. Cents 6 3/4. 32 1/2 do.   UNFUNDED DEBT.   Final Sett. and other Certificates 12 1/2—12 3/4. 64 do.   Indents 7 1/2—7 3/4. 37 1/2 do.   State debts 8 3/4. 42 do.  

CONGRESS.
PHILADELPHIA.
MONDAY last being the day appointed for the meeting of the national legislature, in this city, now the seat of government of the United States, thirty-one members of the house of representatives assembled in the hall, in Chestnut-Street, which number not being sufficient to constitute a quorum, they adjourned to yesterday, 11 o'clock, A. M.
Fifteen members of the Senate also assembled in the Senate chamber; viz.
MEMBERS OF THE SENATE.
 Hon. Messrs Langdon, Hon. Messrs Morris,  Wingate, Maclay,  Dalton, Izard,  Ellsworth, Butler,  King, Hawkins,  Johnston, Basset,  Dickinson, Munroe,  Few, 
Members present of the House of Representatives, were
The Hon. The SPEAKER.
 Hon. Messrs Ames, Hon. Messrs Lawrence,  Benion, Lee,  Baldwin, Livermore,  Bloodworth, Madison,  Boudinot, P. Muhlenberg,  Brown, Schureman,  Cadwallader, Seney,  Clymer, Sherman,  Fitzsimons, Smith, (S. C.)  Floyd, Sturges,  Foster, Sylvester,  Gilman, Thatcher,  Goodhue, Williamson,  Griffin, Wynkoop.  Huger,  Huntington. 
TUESDAY, Dec. 7.
Hon. Mr. Scot, and Mr. Heister, appeared and took their seats.
Hon. W. B. Giles, Member from Virginia, elected to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of the Hon. T. Bland, appeared, produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat.
The House being formed—
On motion of Mr. Boudinot, the Clerk was directed to inform the Senate, that a quorum of the House being now assembled, they are ready to proceed to business.
A message was received from the Senate, by their Secretary Mr. Otis, informing the House that a number sufficient to constitute a quorum of the Senate, being assembled in the Senate Chamber, they are ready to receive communications from the honorable House.
A committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs Boudinot, Lawrence and Smith, (S.C.) to join a committee of the Senate, to wait on the PRESIDENT of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of both Houses are now assembled—a message was sent to the Senate, by the Clerk, to inform them of the above vote.
A message was received from the Senate informing the House that they have appointed a committee consisting of the Hon. Mr. Morris, and the Hon. Mr. Langdon, to join a committee of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of both Houses being assembled, they will be ready in the Senate Chamber to receive such communications as he may be pleased to make.
A motion was made by Mr. Livermore, that the House should concur with the Senate; this being objected to, the motion was withdrawn.
The House then non-concurred that part of the Senate's message which assigned the place of receiving the President—and the Clerk was directed to inform the Senate of the same.
After which a message was received from the Senate, informing, that they concur in the vote of the House—and the committee proceeded to wait on the President.
Mr. Lawrence presented the following petitions which were read, and laid on the table, viz. The petition of Jacob Bell, of John Lewis, and of Francis Ackley.
Mr. Fitzsimons presented several petitions and memorials of Alexander Fowler, which were read and laid on the table.
Mr. Boudinot, of the joint committee on the part of the House, reported that they had waited on the PRESIDENT of the United States, and delivered the message of both Houses.
The PRESIDENT informed the committee that he would meet the two Houses in the Senate Chamber to-morrow 12 o'clock. Adjourned.
Philadelphia, Dec. 8.
Yesterday there was a Levee at the house of THE PRESIDENT of the United States—at which were present His Excellency THE VICE-PRESIDENT, and many Members of both Houses of Congress, several of the Heads of Departments, besides a number of respectable private characters.—IGNATIUS PALYART, Esq. Consul General from Her Most Faithful Majesty, the QUEEN OF PORTUGAL, was presented (at the Levee) to THE PRESIDENT of the United States, by the Hon. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Secretary of State.
THERE is a report that the forces under the command of General HARMAR, have received a check from the Indians; but as the accident is said to have happened forty days ago, and no official information has been received by the Supreme Executive, it may be presumed that the account is premature.
This day purchases of Public Securities will be made by the Secretary of the Treasury, at his Office in Chestnut-Street.
Extract of a letter from Pittsburgh, dated Nov. 18.
“We have this day had intelligence by a half-blooded Indian, who is come in from the Indian country, that general Harmar has taken the Miami town without resistance.
“The person who brings this account left Detroit the 23d of October. He says the Indians attacked the army two or three times on their march, but were always repulsed with some loss.
Extract of a letter from a member of Congress, now at New-York, to his friend in this city dated December 2.
“Mr. S——, has this moment received letters from England of the 15th of October, and from the hostile movements there, the alliances formed in Europe, and the sudden departure of a number of ships of war and transports for the West-Indies, war seems inevitable. I give you this information because it may be relied on.”
Some there are, observes a correspondent, who shake their heads with solemn motion, and pretend to wonder what can be the reason of the new settlements on the Mississippi, and adjacent to the Natchez. This is a “wilderness,” they say, “surrounded with savages and the scalping knife;” and if a people are bent on making new settlements, let them settle “in the most cultivated parts of the United States; and the curse will not be diminished by encountering nature in her most ragged form.” What can such men design!—What do their grave observations amount to, but this, “that man, absolutely regardless of his own happiness and welfare, should resign himself, with serene stupidity, to the tender mercies of every wealthy lord and master, who chooses to command him?” These men imagine they perform all the offices of life, if they endeavour to add to their present wealth, power and credit, without any sort of respect or tenderness for the “mass” of that society, under the protection whereof they live, who if they can make any immediate advantage to themselves, in raising the value of their own property, “in the cultivated parts of the United States,” spare no language or efforts to depreciate the most promising settlements of other places.
Let not, however, the dreary description they present us, discourage the flattering prospects of the adventurers on the Mississippi. Let it be remembered that this place itself, this emporium of America, now shining with all the arts and customs of polished life, was once a wilderness, inhospitable like the deserts by the Mississippi. Rather let these friends to mankind feel happy on the occasion in being the means of forming a settlement, where the people may live free as nature, which is, before them, where every sensation, favourable to happiness, may be indulged, and where there is nothing to remind them of the tyranny of man! (Independent Gazetteer.)
To observe a progress in our arts and manufactures must give pleasure to every American. Musical instrument making is now carried to great perfection in this city. An ingenious artist has lately turned out of his hands several forte pianos, in point of workmanship, nothing inferior to the imported. Independent of the encouragement which every American would naturally be inclined to give to home manufactures, these, instruments, on another account, claim a decided preference. The wood which enters into the composition of imported instruments, seasoned in London will not stand this Climate. It is well known, that the air of that capital is more moist than ours; then of course the imported instrument will crack and split when once affected by our drier air. Another objection can reasonably be made to imported forte-pianos. They are kept together with nothing but glue. Screws are absolutely necessary, that they may stand the sudden changes here from drought to humidity, and back again.
Experience, corroborates this theory: Imported forte-pianos require frequent repairs and in a few years are unfit to use.
These objections are removed by the care our artist takes in seasoning his wood, and in strengthening every part of his work with substantial iron screws.
The large emission of paper money voted by the National Assembly of France, and the tumult that accompanied the decree, seemed to forbode confusion. The latest English arrivals however, dispel our fears; the Assembly has been with more calmness deliberating on the subject of taxes; the storm that seemed immediately to threaten the Nation, has blown over, and things seem to have resumed a more quiet appearance. G. Adv.
In taking a view of the present situation of the United States, there is no idea more forcibly impressed on the mind, than the peace and tranquility which prevail under the auspices of the general government: The inferences which naturally result from this consideration are highly complimentary to the public administration of our affairs—With one solitary exception only, not a whisper of disapprobation has been heard—and this is so confessedly local and partial, that it can hardly be supposed to have the smallest influence out of the limits of the State where it originated, and even there, it is to be presumed, that a deep impression of the importance of preserving the harmony of the States, will forcibly operate to prevent the smallest schism in the sacred bond of Union. What then remains, but that our civil fathers should proceed with confidence in perfecting the great work they have so ably begun? The present session commences under the most favorable circumstances; the public approbation of men and measures has been so generally exemplified in the recent elections, that we may justly expect, that energy, independence and dispatch, in the public business, which past success at a public confidence inspire.
Civil government is the first gift of Heaven to man—It is the only safeguard of liberty—that form which Heaven has bestowed on the people of the United States, appears the most conducive to this great object, because it provides for an equal and just representation of the various interests of all: Had the representation been comprized in one branch, it may well be doubted whether the public business would have been conducted with that dispatch, or been so cordially accepted by the people as it has been—the decisions of a majority of one body, can never be supposed to speak the sense of the people so fully as that of two—for the opposition in opinion which frequently occurs between the two branches, and that mutual jealousy which is always discernable, plainly prove that an interest always exists among the people, which cannot be recognized and have justice done to it, in a single assembly.
The liberty of the Press, with some persons, means only a right to abuse, and render odious, public characters; others suppose it consists in an exclusive propagation and defence of their particular sentiments.
The abuse of public characters, however, as such, while they enjoy the public confidence, is a gross insult on the majesty of the people: Men in private life justly consider their reputation as an invaluable jewel—and the laws have provided a sacred barrier for its defence: In the eye of the law every man is supposed to be innocent, who is not impeached of a crime—and personal attacks on private fame excites the honest indignation of every good citizen—It is therefore preposterous in the highest degree to call that liberty, which subjects those characters to indiscriminate obloquy, whom the people, for real or supposed qualifications, have selected as the guardians of their rights, and the administrators of their laws—it is converting a blessing into a curse with a vengeance, to attempt to render those ridiculous whom sound policy would lead us to respect and honor: Measures and not men are the proper subjects of cognizance to a free press; but the partisans of discord are generally so incompetent to an investigation of public transactions, that they find it much easier to excite attention by having recourse to slander and detraction, than by analyzing and pointing out the defects of government: That species of freedom which some persons are clamorous to see exercised by the Press, which anathematizes all who presume to think for themselves, in opposition to the demagogues of the hour, is in reality nothing less than impudent intolerance—“that turkish policy that will bear no brother near the throne.”—From such definitions of a free press, may the enlightened citizens of this free republic ever turn with abhorrence—“the collision of sentiment is the parent of light and truth”—and while our presses are really free, every decent proposition will have a candid consideration—every friend to the happiness and liberties of the United States will boldly offer his opinions, and the public will give them weight in proportion to their intrinsic merit and importance.
LATEST ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA.
 Brig Minerva, West, Russia, 117 days.  Boys, Lisbon, 42  Philadelphia, Strong, —  Charleston, German, Charleston, 17  Sloop New-York Packet, Holden, [N. Y.] 4  Lively, —, St. Austatia, 30. 
Postscript.
BY THE MAIL ARRIVED LAST EVENING.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8.
Latest INTELLIGENCE from SPAIN.
BOSTON, Nov. 27.
THE following intelligence may be depended on, it coming from one of the most respectable and well-informed houses in Spain, to a gentleman in this town.
“CADIZ, September 28, 1790.
Negotiation still continues between this Court and that of Great-Britain, of the success of which people think and talk variously. If we are to judge from the actions of both parties, an immediate WAR seems inevitable: In each they are arming with the utmost vigour and activity; particularly since the National Assembly of France hath ordered, that 45 sail of the line, besides frigates, be immediately got ready to assist Spain, in case of a War.
The Squadron which returned into this port the 8th inst. is getting ready with all expedition, to proceed to sea—And every ship in the Spanish navy is ordered into commission—and we working on them without intermission, even on Sunday.
“Hostilities have taken place between us and the Emperor of Morocco. Two cruisers of the latter have been brought into this port, within these few days, and two or three others have been carried into neighbouring ports. The Moors are preparing to attack Ceuta, where there is a garrison of 12,000 men. Indeed it is expected they will assail all the cities belonging to Spain on the African Coast.”
HIBERNIAN SOCIETY.
AN adjourned meeting of the Hibernian Society, for the relief of Emigrants from Ireland, will be held at Mr. Patrick Byrne's Tavern, in Front-Street, on Monday next, the 13th inst. at six o'clock in the evening, when a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, two Counsellors, and two Physicians, are to be chosen.
At this meeting, the following proposition is to be debated:—“All sums of money, paid by any person at the time of his becoming a member—all sums paid in lieu of the yearly dues—and all the donations made to the Society, shall, from time to time, be vested in some public stock, in the name of the President for the time being—who shall, as occasion may require, transfer the same to his successor. And the said stock shall at all times be considered as the capital of this society: The principal of which shall never be made use of, or drawn upon for any purpose whatsoever.
Signed by Order, MATTHEW CAREY, Sec'ry.
“Such gentlemen as desire to become members of this humane institution, are requested to give in their names at any time previous to the meeting, to any of the members of the Society.
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The POEMS of OSSIAN,
THE
SON OF FINGAL.
Translated by JAMES MACPHERSON, Esq.

FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
The STUDENT.—No. I.
BY SIMON SEARCHER.
"WHAT have we here?" cries the LOUNGER, (as he sips his coffee from a half pint porcelaine cup, which rests on its kindred saucer, placed with a negligent ease between the thumb and two longest fingers of that delicate hand which is raised half way to the lips, from the polished table on which the elbow presses, supporting the upper extremity of the listless frame.)— "What have we here? The STUDENT, by Simon Searcher! One would rather expect lectures from the Professor than the Student. Had you not better, Mr. SEARCHER, search a little longer before you commence teacher?"—This is said with an air of triumph;—and with all due modesty I reply: Far be it from me Sir, to assume the office of a Teacher; my utmost hope is, that by publishing my thoughts on the various objects of my studies, I may induce others to reflect upon such subjects as will tend to make them both wiser and better; such subjects, only, being worthy of a Student's attention. I have experienced great advantages from the presence of a fellow Student, to whom I could communicate my sentiments respecting the author in hand, or his work: Now Sir, as I find it a difficult matter to entice a clever fellow to my corner, (that corner which I hold by ancient charter, granted by the great King Custom, (a tyrant with whom you are, no doubt, acquainted Sir;) to all who follow in the dance of the nine old Maids called Muses; the Poet's Corner, Sir—not in a newspaper, but, in a garret.) I purpose, by means of a Corner in the National Gazette, to make companions of all who will condescend to read the Student, and as mankind are of such various tastes and opinions, it will be hard if some few are not found willing to be acquainted with solitary SIMON.—
Of all the thousands, that around me stalk, That seem to see—and what is strange, do talk, I shall not grudge my labour or my ink, If I can add but one to those that think.
"Think!" cries LOUNGER, with a most expressive yawn. "Oh d—n it I hate thinking—What signifies one's thinking for one's self, when there is so many people to think for one?" "True" cries Mrs. LOUNGER, setting her cup and saucer on the table, "True Mr. Lounger, I declare it is the most worrysome thing in nature to think: I had some hopes from the creature's beginning, that he might afford some entertainment; but I suppose we are to have his fusty opinions upon musty old books."—Hold Madam!—I study nature as well as books: I intend Madam that every nook and corner where it is possible for Dame Nature to hide herself, or any of her ornaments, shall be rummaged, top and bottom, behind and before, up and down, backwards and forwards, in all possible directions, that can be thought of by your serious servant SIMON SEARCHER. Dress and fashion Madam, shall be objects of constant study, and you may depend upon the earliest intelligence of every change: I have even now Madam a communication not unworthy your ear—It is a fact Madam—A fact that may be depended upon, that the ladies throughout the British dominions (whom it is absolutely necessary to imitate, because they have, or affect, a hearty contempt for us) have adopted for the winter season, the thin, light silk bonnet; so Madam it is devoutly to be wished, as it is reasonably to be expected, that our ladies will discard the warm Beaver, so preposterous at this season. Likewise Madam, by the latest accounts from Europe we learn, that the gentlemen of the ton, have universally adopted the Crawl. Further Madam, I learn that at a convention assembled for the purpose of deliberating on a federal dress for the beau monde of the United States—present, Billy Dimple, Jacky Simper, Peter Prig, &c. &c. It was agreed to recommend to all pretty fellows, the crape Cushion, somewhat
altered, the side hair being brought down towards the shoulders, after the model of the wings of a panting Hen-Turkey in the dog-days. Perhaps Madam I shall at some future period address a Song to you—the burthen of which shall be
Sing heads and tails, hats, caps, and other like rigs, With braids, curls, and fine frizzled wigs, wigs, wigs.
As my design in wishing for companions is not merely to declare my own opinions, I hope those who may be induced to study with me, will favor me with their's, which shall be thankfully received and acknowledged; any thing addressed to SIMON SEARCHER and conveyed to Mr. Fenno will reach me—
Come what will, or come what may, Whether serious, whether gay, SIMON SEARCHER seeks for knowledge, Far beyond the bounds of College.
I expect my Essays will be like my Introductory Number, pretty much of a medley.
Dec. 1790.
PARIS, Sept.
FUNERAL CEREMONY.
WE have already mentioned some funeral ceremonies at Strasbourg, and in other towns, to the memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives at Nancy, in support of the revolution. Similar ceremonies have taken place at Baugency, at Vienne, at Grenoble, at Rouen, &c. in honor of those departed patriots.
On the 20th instant, this last duty was discharged by the citizens of Paris, on the Champ de la Federation. All the 60 battalions, the Parisian Cavalry, the Corps of Veteran Troops, the Dauphin's Company, and the National Guards of the municipalities in the vicinity of Paris, met at 11 o'clock, on the Champ de la Federation, with colours flying and drums beating.
The drums were muffled with black—the colours and standards were furlomed with crape, and the trumpets en sourdine—A deputation of the Municipality, with the Mayor at the head of it, escorted by the Guard of the Hotel de Ville, also assisted at the ceremony. Another from the National Assembly was also present, at the joint invitation of the regular troops, and of the National Guards, and occupied the first rows of seats under the gallery, opposite to the Military School.
Three hundred thousand persons witnessed the solemn ceremony, in awful silence. Mass was celebrated by M. St. Martin. Afterwards, the Deputies of the National Assembly approached the altar, which was placed at the foot of the Mausoleum, surrounded with cypress, funeral torches, and the young men of the National Guards. They walked round the altar, and sprinkled the tomb with holy water.
The following inscriptions were engraved on the four sides of the tomb.
On the first, "The manes of those brave warriors, who died at Nancy, on the 31st of August, 1790, in defence of the Constitution."
On the second, "Tremble ye enemies of your country, their example is all powerful."
On the third, "Marble and brass shall perish, but their glory, and the empire of liberty are eternal."
On the fourth, "Here they had sworn to be faithful to the nation, to the law, and the king."
The immense multitudes, penetrated with the most heartfelt grief, quitted the mournful scene in solemn order, impressed with an indelible remembrance of the awful ceremony.
BOSTON, Nov. 20.
DONATIONS OF CURIOSITIES..
WE hear that the Corporation of the College have returned their thanks to the following among other gentlemen, who have lately contributed to enrich the Library and Museum, at Cambridge, by their benefactions.
To JOHN GARDNER, Esq. of Pownalborough, for several additional proofs of his generosity, among which are six excellent paintings, finished by Baumas, a French painter of eminence, and representing the people of different colour in some of the islands in the West-Indies; fifteen medals, struck by the celebrated English artist Pingot, in commemoration of the victories obtained by the British in the war of 1756, and other important events; and thirty-two gold, silver, copper and brass medals and coin of different kinds.
To Mr. RICHARD SURCOMB HOWE, an officer on board the Columbia in her late voyage, for various articles of dress, and other curiosities brought from the Sandwich Islands, and North-West Coast of America.
And to Capt. JOHN PATERSON, a gentleman in the service of the honourable the English East-India company, for a very rare and valuable manuscript in folio, written on vellein in the Persian character, and presented by him to the Library.
A USEFUL HINT TO APOTHECARIES.
FATAL accidents have sometimes happened by mistaking Cream of Tartar for Tartar Emetic. Would it not be worthy of attention to guard against the probability of an evil so horrible in its consequences? The error usually arises from a resemblance, both in name and colour, between these drugs; altho' the one is an innocent medicine and the other a deadly poison.
I would therefore propose that some other technical name should be adopted instead of Tartar Emetic; and the drug itself be disguised by colouring it with something that should not sensibly alter its qualities, and yet give it a manfully different appearance.
As our apothecaries may possibly be too busy to attend to this precaution, may it not be worthy the notice of our college of physicians, who may thereby be the means of sometimes saving the life of a fellow citizen. H.
(Gen. Advertiser.)
Improvements and Additions to Mr. BOWEN'S Exhibition of Wax-Work,
Viz. HIS Excellency Benjamin Franklin, Esq.—A Philadelphia Beauty.—Peace, (an elegant figure) with her Olive Branch.—Plenty, with wreaths of Flowers, basket of Fruit, &c.
TICKETS, at one quarter dollar, may be had at Mr. JAMES BRYSON'S, No. 4, Third, below Market Street; where the exhibition is open from 10 o'clock in the Morning, until 9 every Evening.
N. B. MINIATURE and PORTRAIT PAINTING done at the same place, on reasonable terms. Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1790.
The price of this paper is 3 dolls. pr. ann. and 5d. single number.
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PUBLIC SECURITIES.
N. B. Persons having Business to transact at the Public Offices, may be assisted, or have their Business done for them (without the trouble and expence of a personal attendance) on very moderate Terms. November 29.
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No. 53, FOURTH-STREET, one door from Race-Street, WHERE Gentlemen may be accommodated with GENTLE BOARDING AND LODGING, By the Week, Month, or Year, and on the most moderate terms. Phila. Nov. 20, 1790.—[2aw.3m.]
COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 1790.
LAW LECTURES.
THE Hon. Judge WILSON, PROFESSOR OF LAWS in the College and Academy of Philadelphia, will deliver his Introductory Lecture in the public HALL, on Wednesday the 15th of this Month, at 6 o'Clock in the Evening. Those Gentlemen who propose to attend the Lectures are requested to signify their intentions soon, that the necessary Preparations may be made for their accommodation. By Order of the Faculty of the College, WILLIAM ROGERS, Secretary.
PURSUANT to a Resolve or act of Congress of the 10th day of May, 1780, relative to the destruction of Loan-Office Certificates by accident; notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that on the 26th of December 1788, the house occupied by WILLIAM HASELTON, of the Delaware State, took fire and was consumed, in which was lodged a number of Loan-Office certificates as pr. list below, all which were destroyed by the said fire: Therefore if any person, hath any objection why the said Certificates should not be renewed, agreeable to the resolves of Congress, they must make them before the expiration of three months, from the date hereof.
Invoice of Loan-Office Certificates destroyed in the house of Wm. Haselton, on the above date.
  1788. October 24, 4873 } of 500 dollars each. { favor of JAMES HASELTON.   6356   one of 400 dollars, ELIZABETH HASELTON, Administratrix of JAMES HASELTON, deceased. Philadelphia, Nov. 26, 1790. [62 6.13w.]
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THE FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF THE DOWAY TRANSLATION OF THE VULGATE BIBLE,
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The American Museum,
FOR NOVEMBER, 1790.
CONTENTS.
ORIGINAL ARTICLES.
PROSE.
METEOROLOGICAL observations, made in Philadelphia, Oct. 1790. Observations on the weather in do. Medical Case. The Temple of Hymen. Anecdote. Fragment. Remarks on locust trees. A sketch of the nature and causes of diseases, explained upon scientific principles. Remarks on capital punishments. Peter Pennycuffs—a fragment—by John Carey. Short sketch of the life of Dr. Franklin.
POETRY.
The Temple of Hymen. Female love forsaken. Song to absent Laura—By W. P. Carey.
SELECTED ARTICLES.
PROSE.
Character of Dr. Franklin. Account of a curious spring. Wild cherry tree sprouts poisonous to cattle. Description of the falls of Niagara. Method of checking the progress of fire. Dr. James Malone's receipt for the cure of a cold. Number of vessels entered at Philadelphia, from March 1785 to March 1786. Remarks on frugality—by the Rev. Joseph Lathrop. Thoughts on censure, family disagreements, &c. by Wm. Keith. Essay on the influence of religion in civil society. The origin of despair. Eulogy on early rising. Reflexions on the custom of burying the dead, and the danger of precipitate interment. Influence of death. Life of Julia, or the penitent daughter. Public virtue to be distinguished by public honors: by the late Gov. Livingston. Remarks on beauty and grace. Essay on good humour. Census of the inhabitants of Charleston. Enumeration of the number of people in different towns of the state of Rhode-Island, in 1782 & 1790. Amount of tobacco exported from Virginia. Number of people in Boston. Extract from a masonic discourse. Receipt to make an excellent American wine. Remarks on salting pork. New method of feeding silk worms. A Georgia planter's method of spending his time. Account of the culture of silk in Newhaven, Constitution of New Hampshire. Constitution of Massachusetts.
POETRY.
Address of a lady to her husband, on his return from a long absence. Song: in imitation of the watry god. To a lady—caring her children. Elegy to Laura: by W. P. Carey. The hermit: by Dr. Beattie. Verses on the marquis de la Fayette. Fragment of a poem on the erection of the works at Dorchester. Philidia's riddle. Verses, addressed to miss M. A. A. Ode, sung at Bennington, August 16, 1790.
Dr. PRICE'S Revolution Sermon to be sold by the Editor—price 1/6.