Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-27 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1706.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 27, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For Hamburg, THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, JACOB DEHART, Master, Having great part of her cargo engaged. For freight apply to Jesse & Robert Waln.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 1/2 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, Salt Canvass, No. 1, to 8, Dimities, Ginghams, and Mullinets, in packages suitable for the West-India market.
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, 750 bundles Sheathing paper, Seaming Twine.
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For Savannah, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET, (a regular trader) PATRICK GAIFFEN, Master, WILL sail on the 10th inst. (ice permitting) has handsome accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Bickley's wharf, above Market-street, or N. & F. Frazer, No. 95, South Front-street.
For Amsterdam, The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCOLLUM, Master, WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE.
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, Fontinac, Santerne, Lunille, Prunes in boxes.
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. 153, South Second-street.
Twenty Dollars Reward, For taking up a runaway servant Girl, named Abigail Miller, lately calling herself Betsey Smith, and sending her to North Front-street, No. 45. She is of a chunky make, and very dark complexion, with round features, and black bushy hair, probably much altered by paint and powder, as she is supposed to be secreted in houses of fame, though no more than fifteen years of age.
House and Lots, in Bordentown, TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet in 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 chuse. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnet, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 144, Market-street.
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, (Price 25 Cents.) Reflections on Monroe's View of the Conduct of the Executive, As published in the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Under the signature of SCIPION, In which the commercial welfare of France is traced to the French Revolution in this country as its source, and the motives of the opposition to the measures of the United States are exposed.
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 Buildings, 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 200 dollars per annum, and is situated in Christian-street, between Front and Second-streets, the second house from Mr. Caleb Ash's. 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 is built and finished in the modern style, is in complete repair, with double cellar 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 Plum-street, between Second and Third street, being 20 feet front and 120 feet deep, at present occupied by Robert Kenny. No. 5. A three story brick House, on the bank side of Front-street, No. 171 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. 28, 1798. On account of the present bad weather, the above sale is postponed until Thursday evening, the 15th day of March, at 6 o'clock.
Valuable Property for Sale.
THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow-houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overlooker's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn house, a Smock house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together, or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to G. HOOPER, Esq., in the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. JUST ARRIVED, In the Ship Star, Joseph Woodman, master, from London, 50 crates Queens' Ware, assorted to suit West-India market, 40 hogsheads Whisky, 1500 bushels good House Coal. ALSO JUST LANDED, 400 barrels prime Beef, Botton and New-York, 50 barrels Pork, 150 hds. Havana Molasses, Woolen Cloths, Blankets, Hard Ware, Ravens Duck, Window Glass in boxes, British, of various sizes, Black quart Bottles, in hampers of 1 gross each. A general assortment of Queens' Ware, in crates, Fowling Pieces and Pistols, in cases, Basket fine Salt, in hogsheads. Thos. & John Ketland. 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 calling Cannon for the 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 sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed in proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, as a place of arms living in the State of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing 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 tools and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next; and preparation may be made in the meantime 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 NEILSON. Surveyor General's Office, December 1, 1797. On a release of survey of 433 acres, 68 perches of land, situated in lower Smithfield township, Northampton county, surveyed to William Willis, per warrant of 2d March, 1786, the Deputy Surveyor has made the following note, viz. This land claimed by heirs of Lewis Gordon and George Taylor, not known by what right—Certified for Daniel Broadhead, Esq., Surveyor General—William Parker. The first Monday in March next is appointed for a hearing of the parties on the above caveat, or any others interested or concerned therein, they having at least thirty days notice for John Hall, Secretary of the Land Office. N. Lufborough.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Oxton Cottage, in the County of Surrey, in Great Britain, Spinster, or her assigns, for two thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars, twenty-three cents, in the deferred stock of the United States, was lost in the ship Peggy, Capt. Hyer, bound from Philadelphia to London in the year 1796. The subscriber, the said Hannah Shelly, intends to apply to the Treasury of the United States, for a renewal of the said Certificate. Feb. 23. HANNAH SHELLY.
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, Jun. and Co. expires this day, and by mutual consent will not be renewed. The debts and concerns of the same will be settled by John Miller, Jun. to whom all those indebted to the partnership are earnestly requested to make payment to, without delay. JOHN MILLER, Jun. ALEXANDER J. MILLER. FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut Street, A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE—
Currahs, Sannas, Guzzanas, Guzzies, Blue Cloths, Palampooras, Mamedies, Banias, Panna Coffees, Emantics, Calicoes, Romall Handkerchiefs. Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna.
British Dry Goods,
Forty puncheons of high proof Rum. Alex. J. Miller & James Davis, Having entered into partnership under the firm of Alexander J. Miller & Co. INFORM their friends in town and country, that they have opened a Wholesale Dry Good Store, at No. 64, South Front Street, Philadelphia; where they now have, and intend keeping a general assortment of India, German, Irish, French and British Manufactures for sale, on advantageous terms for cash or a short credit. February 19. For Sale by the Subscriber, Forty-nine bales of Mullins, being the remains of the ship India's last cargo from Calcutta, and will be sold low, 7 Boxes of Umbrellas, 25 Pipes of finest particular Madeira wine, of the vintage of 1795. Mordecai Lewis. APRINT. THE PRINT, representing GENERAL WASHINGTON and his family, all whole lengths in one group, will be ready for delivery by the 15th of March next. An unfinished impression is to be seen at Mr. M'Ellwain's looking-glass store, No. 70 South Fourth Street. The subscription will close on the 10th of March next. Subscribers may depend on having the best Prints at one guinea and one half. To non-subscribers, the price will be two guineas. February 19. FOR SALE, A quantity of CALF SKINS, in the rough, and some horse skins. Apply to ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58, South Front street. NOTICE. It is hereby given, that the Subscriber, an infant of twenty-one years, confined in the common jail of the County of Cape May in the State of New Jersey, hath presented his petition to the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said county, praying that they would attend to hear what can be alleged for or against his liberation, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled "An act for the relief of infolvent debtors," passed the 26th day of January 1798—And that the said court did appoint Monday the 26th day of March next for the purpose aforesaid; to meet at the Court House in the Middle Precinct, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon of the said day, of which his creditors are requested to take notice. CHARLES ALLEN. Cape May, Feb. 3, 1798. Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cat Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d, Flooring Brads, Spriggs, Saddle and card Tacks, Oakum and chipped Logwood, Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread, Saws—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables, tomb and head stones, hearths, chimney pieces, plaques, slabs, &c. window glass, tiles, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Spoons made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, addressed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26. For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, &c. &c. situated on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water-street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth through ninety-five feet, then widening to the full width thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. Ju y 31.
Notice.
The Ship Star from London will commence discharging to-morrow morning at Walnut street wharf, where consignees are requested to send their permits immediately. February 25.
This Day is Published, By JOHN ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, A PLAN for the CONDUCT of FEMALE EDUCATION, In Boarding Schools, Private Families, and Public Seminaries. By ERASMUS DARWIN, M.D.F.R.S. Author of Zoonomia, and of the Botanic Garden. To which are added, RUDIMENTS OF TASTE, IN A SERIES OF LETTERS, From a MOTHER to her DAUGHTERS. Embellished with an elegant Frontispiece. (Price, neatly bound, gilt and lettered, one dollar.) CONTENTS. The Female Character, Music and Dancing, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Languages, Physiology, Arithmetic, Geography, History, Natural History, Rudiments of Taste, Beauty, Grace, Drawing and Embroidery, Perspective, Hebrew, Polite Literature, Novels, Arts and Sciences, Morals, Compassion, Veracity, Prudence, Justice, Chastity, Fortitude, Balance, Temperance, Religion, Address, Conversation, Exercise, Dumb Bells, Air, Bed-rooms, Fire grates, Care of the Shape, Cold Bath, Dress, Ear rings, Powder, Amusements, Chess, Punishments, Rewards, Motives, Lying, Swearing, Squinting, Involuntary Motions, Swallowing, and Kicked Heels, Beds, Rheumatism, Diet, New Milk, Economy, School-education, &c. &c. Catalogue of suitable Books. ALSO JUST NEW SET, THE Looking Glass for the Mind, OR, The JUVENILE FRIEND; Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful innocence and filial affection—in prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising generation. Embellished with an elegant Frontispiece and seventy-three Cuts. Price 75 cents. Feb. 26. T. McEVEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut street.
Bakenridge—for sale
IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Pasack. There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expense would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract three hundred other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth; 10 from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To save trouble, the price is five pound per acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to enquire of T. McEVEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut street. February 2.
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. 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 anything 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. Kyles, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. Samuel Gove, 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 employment, by application to Mr. George L. Lins, at the works. Men without families will be preferred. However unacquainted with the method of working Crown Window Glass, they will meet with the same encouragement. Boston, January 16. Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORMROD, in Philadelphia. OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Ruminating 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 Synodus Stercoris, 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. Feb. 1—3m$
Canal Lottery—No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seers' Office, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street—Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in them, the City of Washington, No. 11, and Patterson 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 only attended to, by Wm. BLACKBURN. November 15.
Genteel Boarding and Lodging,
On reasonable terms, by applying at No. 33, North-street, between Fifth and Sixth-streets. February 23. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of
Bastas, of various qualities and prices, Coffees, Sanhs, Humhums, Blue Cloth, Chints and Calicoes, Mamoodys, Maharogonges, Giaghams, Guzzanas, Gurahs, Pinatoccos, Salagatys, Gillie Romals, Mock Pullicats, Punjum Cloths, Guzzey do. Charcoons Dorea, Tanjibs, Mulmuls, Checks, Pans Hks, Molun do. Bandannoes, Siderfys, Choppa Romals, Sooty do. Perfumes of various col. 200 TONS SUGAR, 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis. The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-streets. Also—A few Bales of Madras Hks, of elegant pattern, and best colours. February 8.
FOR SALE,
By WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Tamm's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 1st and 2d proof Brandy, Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c. Feb. 9.
St. Croix Sugars.
26 hogsheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co. Feb. 9.
Wanted,
An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.—Enquire of the Printer. February 7.
Ran away from the Subscriber,
On the 24th January last, A Black Woman, named Zelime. SHE is of a middling sized figure, thick lips, S marked with the small pox in the face—She carried off a bundle of linen with her. Whoever takes her up and brings her to the subscriber, at No. 181, Arch-street, corner of Fourth-street, shall receive two Dollars reward. J. LAZELLES. N. B. Whoever harbors said Girl after this notice, shall be prosecuted to the severity of the law. February 10.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM COMPTON, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to furnish their accounts, duly attested. And those who are indebted to said estate, are earnestly solicited to make immediate payment, to either of the subscribers. Isaac Cathrall, John Haworth, Samuel Wilson, Administrators. January 27.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Peter Gill late of the District of Southwark, 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 Scrawendyke, Thomas Farrell, Executors. January 16.
Lately Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, (Price 3 Shs. 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 sedition against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the facts and proceedings of the Jacobins of the United States to ascertain the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their disorganizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlendburg 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. February 9.
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65, South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73, South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183, High-street. Wednesday Forenoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74, South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connelly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benfon.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 27.
To the Editor of the United States Gazette.
No. II.
When a man has lived in a state of affluence, and sunk suddenly from it into indigence, he is naturally led to pause, and to take a retroverted view of his past life, in search of those causes which have produced his depletion. Whilst in prosperity, his anxiety was extended abroad, in pursuit of increasing gains. An enlargement of his possessions no longer afforded his solicitude, that his attention was not forced to return home, to watch over, and protect, what he had already obtained, from those secret causes which were unobservedly operating his destruction. But when destruction has actually overtaken him, his attention is arrested—but it is then too late to prevent the evil. All he then can do, is to vent unavailing lamentations over his departed affluence, and perhaps execrate his carelessness in not detecting the cause in their approach, that he might have averted their ruinous effects. Such, all, is the case with a nation. When it is prosperous, a deluding government may make rapid and lengthy strides towards despotism or toward its ruin, and not awaken the vigilance of those who are threatened. But when the scene is changed, and the nation is balancing on the brink of ruin, or actual plunging, then the national vigilance is roused; in the first place, to execute vengeance upon those who have been actively instrumental in bringing evil upon it; and in the second, to mourn over its departed prosperity, and to execrate its stupidity, by reason of which it has been involved in its irremediable calamity.
By attending to the history of the French agents in our country, since the year 1793, I much misjudge, if we do not find that the United States exemplify the first of the two positions; and I much more deceive myself, if it is not now nearly ready to verify the second by executing vengeance upon those who have been instrumental in sacrificing its prosperity. For, should this country be involved in a war with France, it will be remembered, by those who have to sustain the burthen of it, that it has been induced by the French partisans in this country; those who have uniformly opposed the interests of the United States in favour of France. And, in case of a war, it will then be necessary for them, either to head the strongest party, and shelter themselves under its force, or to submit at discretion; and it may be a serious question with them, what will be the discretion of a justly incensed nation, fighting under the sacred banner of its favourite government, in defence of its dearest possessions. Bold assertion, and fluent prevarication will not then avail; nor will it then answer to change their sides; for those who have in a time of national security, with deliberate calculation, delayed the national interest, or wantonly sacrificed it, will, in a time of national danger, be marked with distrust, and treated with that national severity which insult and injury justly inspire.
I shall not attempt to trace the history of the French influence, and French interest in the United States, since the year 1793. It has so often been done, that those who are now unacquainted with it, would probably remain unenlightened, though it should be repeated many times. To remain uninformed, they must have shut their eyes on evidence, closed their ears against information, and obstinately fixed their hearts in unbelief. The ultimate object which it has uniformly had in view, and of which it has not yet lost sight, is the prostration of our independence, and the subversion of our constitution. This has, also, been often proved; and it has now, I fear, from its frequent illustration, lost much of its influence upon the public mind. However, I shall once more trace it; for, possibly, in the last stand of danger, (and let it be noted, we now stand on that very step) my countrymen, when viewing the precipice before them, while there is yet one step left between them and destruction, may turn from it, and with a just indignation, hunt those from office, who have blindly urged them on to desolation. Our government must be supported, or it must fall. To support it, there must be a revenue. That revenue must be raised by direct or by indirect taxation. The revenue of our government, is raised principally by the latter; and that arises, in much the largest proportion, from duties on our commerce. If, therefore, our commerce is destroyed, the revenue resulting from that, must necessarily fail. The government then must fall, or it must be supported by a revenue, raised by direct taxation. A direct taxation must fall immediately upon the farmers. Their houses, lands, cattle, and all their property, must contribute a certain proportion to support the government—or the government must sink for want of a revenue, if the indirect taxation is destroyed—and the indirect taxation is destroyed the moment that commerce is destroyed. The antediluvians flatter themselves, that a direct tax would be so unpopular, that it would prove impracticable; and, therefore, if they can accomplish the destruction of our commerce, their object is at once effected—since the government falls, of course, for want of a revenue to support it. By the conduct of Mr. Monroe, Mr. Jefferson, and their adherents, our commerce is nearly destroyed, and they are near to realizing what they so ardently desire, viz. a revolution, predicated upon the prostration of the federal constitution. And, should congress refuse to suffer the merchants to arm in their own defence—should they lay an embargo, which is now suggested—they will put the last polish on our national ruin—they will completely "stop the wheels of government."
REPORT of the COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES, to whom was referred, on the 16th instant, a Motion for the EXPULSION of ROGER GRISWOLD and MATTHEW LYON, Members of this House, for riotous and disorderly behaviour, committed in the House. Ordered to lie on the table the 20th February, 1798.—Published by order of the House of Representatives.
(Concluded from yesterday's Gazette.) Mr. Gordon's Testimony. No. VII. I, William Gordon, do testify and say, that on the morning of the 15th of February instant, about the hour of eleven, I went to the hall of the house of representatives. Very soon after I had entered, I observed Mr. Griswold come with a cane in his hand. In the course of a few minutes afterwards Mr. Lyon also came into the house, and immediately went and placed himself in the seat which he has usually occupied, nearly opposite to the chair of the speaker. He had in his hand a cane, which as he seated himself he placed behind him. On seeing him I immediately threw my eyes
upon Mr. Griswold, but could not discover that he saw or took notice of him. At this time the speaker was in his chair and writing, as is usually the case at that hour of the day; but the house had not come nor had it been called to order. Few members, comparatively speaking, were within the bar. In the course of a very few minutes after Mr. Lyon had seated himself, I saw Mr. Griswold with his cane in his hand, advancing from the floor to the left of the chair of the speaker, with a very quick and strong step towards Mr. Lyon. As he advanced he raised his cane, and uttered an exclamation of rascal, or scoundrel, or of the like import. Before Mr. Griswold reached him, Mr. Lyon, according to the best of my recollection, had partly risen up, from which I conclude he had discovered Mr. Griswold approaching him. As soon as Mr. Griswold was within such a distance from Mr. Lyon as to reach him with effect, he instantly applied his cane with great force to his back and shoulders. As soon as Mr. Lyon was able to effect it, he made his way from the seats into the floor on the inner side of the seats, then quickly advanced towards Mr. Griswold, apparently with intent either to catch hold of his cane or to close with him. Mr. Griswold seemed to be aware of his intentions, stepping backwards in such a manner as to keep Mr. Lyon at a proper distance for the use of his cane, rapidly applied it to his back and shoulders. As soon as Mr. Lyon had got to the line of the passage behind the speaker's chair, he instantly attempted to escape that way to the opposite side of the house. Mr. Griswold pursuing him, gave him three or four blows across the back. At this time I observed Mr. Lyon turning, it appearing to me that he was prevented from passing any further in that direction by the crowd that was advancing towards the scene of action. After he turned he seized the tongs by the fire side, and Mr. Griswold then being very near to him, struck him with them. Mr. Griswold laid hold of them, and they immediately closed in with each other. After a short struggle Mr. Griswold threw Mr. Lyon on the floor, and fell upon him. They laid some little time in this situation, Mr. Griswold attempting to disentangle himself from the grasp of Mr. Lyon in order to pursue his chastisement further, and had nearly effected it and placed himself in a situation proper for that purpose, when two or three persons laid hold of him, and drew him off from Mr. Lyon. While down, he gave Mr. Lyon one blow in the face, and wrenched the tongs from his hands. When separated, I saw Mr. Griswold go towards the outside of the bar, I suppose with a view to take some water. Shortly afterwards I saw Mr. Lyon making towards that part of the house where Mr. Griswold was. He approached Mr. Griswold, who was standing at the entrance of the bar, and struck him with a cane. Mr. Griswold's cane was instantly handed him, and he was making again towards Mr. Lyon, when there was a loud call to order for the first time; this was instantly repeated by the speaker: I laid hold of Mr. Griswold, sundry persons threw themselves between him and Mr. Lyon, and Mr. Griswold instantly retired and took his seat.
WILLIAM GORDON. The foregoing sworn to and subscribed, the 17th of February, 1798. Coram REYNOLD KEEN.
Mr. Elmerdorf's Testimony. No. IX. On Thursday morning last, having been engaged in writing in my room until I thought it very late. I entered the house of representatives with some surprise, at not finding it engaged in business. The speaker sat (I think) writing in his chair, as I crossed the floor to the letter box; and on returning to my seat, I saw Mr. Lyon in his seat, in the posture of writing, or reading papers lying on his desk before him, having his hat on, and not appearing to perceive me to pass him, although very near him. From my seat, which is the second in the third row, almost directly behind him, which is the middle seat in the front row, I observed him in the same posture immediately before I heard the first blow of a cane; upon hearing which, I observed him still sitting, with one arm in the position of covering his head and warding off blows, and the other in feelings, as I thought, for a cane on the floor beside or before him. I saw Mr. Griswold at this time on the open floor directly before him, beating him with all the strength and dexterity apparently in his power, with a cane of the stoutest kind of American made hickory, and repeating his blows as fast as I thought he could make them. Under this pressure, Mr. Lyon, in a defenceless state, made out of his seat side way, being hemmed in before and behind by the desks and seats, so that it was wholly out of his power to escape a single blow, or to interrupt Mr. Griswold in the act of beating him. Immediately, I myself, for one, rose in my seat, and loudly and repeatedly called out to the chair for order. I heard the same call from different parts of the house; but I did not observe or hear any effort from the speaker to restore it, or any personal attempt by any one near to interfere and prevent the attack. On the contrary, I think I distinctly heard the speaker reply, that the house had not yet been called to order, as a reason for not interfering at all. As soon as Mr. Lyon had got out of the row of seats, he made towards Mr. Griswold and made every effort to close with him (as it appeared to me). Mr. Griswold on his part, avoided this by holding him off with his left arm, stepping back, and continuing to beat Mr. Lyon with his cane, as before, until in this way they both got to the fire place, to the left of the speaker's chair. I then heard the noise of the tongs, and immediately after saw them have hold of each other, and Mr. Griswold's cane falling out of his hand.
Soon after they both fell, having hold of each other, Mr. Griswold partly upon Mr. Lyon. At this time, I got to the place where they were engaged, and called out to part them. I heard the same cry from behind the chair, and I also heard the opposite cry from others not to part them—Mr. Havens and myself each took hold of Mr. Griswold's legs, and I think, together drew him off from Mr. Lyon. At the same time, I think, I saw others having hold of Mr. Lyon. When the speaker observed Mr. Havens and myself taking hold of Mr. Griswold, he with apparent warmth, as if thereby to prevent our interfering, called out, in substance, as nearly as I can recollect, What! take hold of a man by the legs—that is no way to take hold of him. Notwithstanding I persevered, and I think Mr. Havens assisted me in drawing Mr. Griswold apart from Mr. Lyon. Mr. Lyon went direct from that place to his seat, where he got a small cane, and went from thence south of the bar, where I saw him and Mr. Griswold soon after meeting, and Mr. Lyon making up to him. Mr. Griswold retiring from Mr. Lyon, and Mr. Lyon making a blow at him with his cane, which Mr. Griswold, I think, received on his arm or shoulder.
The loud cry of order from all parts of the house, and from the chair, here put an end to the affray. Mr. Griswold's cane was delivered to him by Mr. Sitgreaves, I think just as he stepped within the bar, which he took from thence, I think, direct to his seat. Mr. Lyon without the bar, and thus the affray ended, remained and the house proceeded to business. LUCAS ELMENDORF. Sworn and subscribed the 17th of February, 1798. Coram REYNOLD KEEN. No. X. Mr. Stanford's Testimony.
When the riot commenced in the hall of Congress on the morning of the 15th inst. between Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon, it was about twenty or thirty minutes after eleven o'clock. Prayers were over, but the house was not called to order. Sitting in my chair, I was attentively reading some letters I had just received. In an instant the sudden bustle arrested my notice. Not having observed either of the parties enter the hall, I then saw Mr. Griswold on the area of the floor, with an apparently heavy stick, making a blow (perhaps not the first) at Mr. Lyon, who was between his desk and chair in an half rising position. This blow, I think, he received on his left arm and shoulder, and a second as he was disentangling himself from among the desks and chairs. Once possessing the floor, he essayed to join Mr. Griswold, who evaded him by a retrograde step and a third blow, which fell upon Mr. Lyon's head, his hat being off. Then beating back a little to the left of the Speaker's desk as Mr. Griswold approached, repeating his strokes, Mr. Lyon again attempted to close with him, but failed, and made suddenly behind the Speaker's desk, which, with the crowding members, for a moment intercepted my view. Then instantly again I saw Mr. Lyon with a pair of tongs elevated for a stroke at Mr. Griswold, which seemed to be somehow parried, so as not to be fully made. A collision, I think, of the sticks, tongs and persons now took place. Mr. Griswold about this time lost his stick; thus clung, they came down both together; the fall I rather think I did not see, from the intervening members, but when down they appeared to be grappled about the head and shoulders, and Mr. Griswold rather uppermost. The confusion of the house was great, and the cry "part them," pretty general. Thus while some gentlemen were disentangling their hands, others had Mr. Griswold by the legs, and were pulling him away, which was effected. The Speaker standing on the steps of his desk, said, that it was either unfair or ungentlemanly to take a man thus by the legs. Gen. McDowell then observed, that he (the Speaker) had acted his part in the business, and the Speaker asking what he said, Gen. McDowell repeated his observation, and the Speaker answered, what could he do, the house was not called to order, he could not help the event. The General replied he supposed he could not.
The parties having been separated and left at large, they casually met again after a small space, at the south water stand without the bar, when Mr. Lyon, as soon as he appeared to discover who it was, raised his stick, which he had got hold of in the interval, and struck Mr. Griswold on the shoulder or arm. The stroke was quite light, being half made, and with a lick not very large. Mr. Griswold then beat back to the entrance of the bar, where some one, I think Mr. Sitgreaves, ran, and met him with a similar, or the same stick which he had lost in the first encounter. Mr. Lyon also, after striking, stepped back from the water stand, elevated his stick, and stood in an attitude of defence. Now it was that the Speaker called to order, and no other conflict ensued. Mr. Griswold presently returned to his seat, and Mr. Lyon remained at the water stand. The above detail is as correct as my memory serves me to give of so unexpected a fracas within the walls of the house. R. STANFORD. Sworn and subscribed, the 27th of February, 1798. Coram, REYNOLD KEEN.
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BRITISH PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Thursday, December 14. (Concluded from yesterday's Gazette.)
THE CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER. The right honorable gentleman founds his argument for delay upon the agitation which this question has excited in the public mind, and the objections to which the measure is liable in its application to a great number of his constituents. I am aware that in all great towns, particularly in the metropolis, the objections will be felt with peculiar force, but at the same time, I am sensible that in the provisions of which the bill is susceptible many modifications may be expected, many are practicable, consistently with the leading principle of the measure, and many are necessary, in order as far as possible, to prevent it from bearing hard in particular instances. I am aware even that greater modifications may be necessary than appeared to me requisite upon the first consideration of the subject, and when the first imperfect outline of it was presented. This however, does not by any means tend to impeach the general principle of the measure. These objections are capable of modification without defeating the salutary object which it is the purpose of the measure to secure. Instead of feeling these objections as completely destructive of the principle, every hour's reflection convinces me, that though it is our duty to enquire in what respects modification may be proper, how it may be practicable, how mitigation may be given so as to prevent any oppressive application of the measure, yet as to the general necessity of providing for the public safety, and repelling the danger by which we are threatened, on the determination we shall form upon this question after mature discussion, depends whether, by the exertion we have pledged ourselves to make, we shall rescue the country from impending calamity, and lay the foundation of as great a portion of future greatness and prosperity as any nation ever enjoyed? or whether we shall surrender the dignity of the British nation, and expose to inevitable ruin the sources of its glory and its power? Feeling, as the representatives of the people, that it is our duty to provide for these important and essential objects, we shall be deterred by no difficulties, we shall spare no pains, we shall sacrifice every local prejudice, every partial opinion, to a conscientiousness of the necessity in which we are placed, to make a vigorous exertion. Feeling as I do, that necessity, I know my duty too well, not to persist in what I conceive to be a measure calculated to serve the country from impending danger, and enable it to struggle against future attacks. It is our firm duty, as guardians, to provide for its present safety, and to transmit to posterity the blessings which we have enjoyed, and the means of preserving them. It is by these great considerations that our conduct ought to be directed; it is by these great maxims of policy that the measure ought to be judged. Can we then conceive it our duty, on account of some particular objections, of some alleged hardship of application, to hang up the Bill altogether, before its provisions have been discussed, before its details have been arranged, must we forego the opportunity of suggesting the case, where the evil would be felt, of removing prejudice where it exists, and obviating objections where they are well founded? Instead of agreeing to any delay both in real respect to those who complain of the hardship with which the Bill in its present shape would attach, in duty to the public for the service of which, in this important crisis, we are called upon to provide, we ought to lose no time to examine the Bill with the utmost attention and see where the pressure which it would occasion may be mitigated. What are the particulars and extent of the further modifications which it may be still necessary to introduce, it will not be incumbent on me now to state. It will be recollected, that when I first opened the subject, I stated that as a visible criterion of income, I preferred the payment of the assessed taxes, because it was more comprehensive, better calculated to diffuse the burden, more susceptible of modification in the various classes where it would be required, than any other criterion which could be taken. It will be recollected that one great recommendation of this criterion I stated to be, that the principle being still preserved, it furnished greater means of modification, and more opportunity for providing for the particular cases of hardship and inconvenience than any other criterion which could be adopted. The means of this modification are now in our power, and we shall but perform our duty to our constituents, by shewing our readiness to consider the inconvenience, and to apply the remedy.
That many modifications are necessary I am aware, and in the committee, both those which I may propose, and which others may suggest, will be considered. This I trust will be a sufficient answer to what fell from a worthy alderman (Lushington) at the beginning of the debate. Much as I differ from that honorable gentleman as to the extent of the abatement, and the nature of the scale of contribution he proposed, I was glad to hear the manly and decided manner in which he enforced the necessity of great exertion, and the propriety of raising a considerable sum, without recurring to the system of funding. I am convinced that the sentiments he expressed were congenial to the feelings of a great majority of his constituents and of the country, and I could not help remarking the contrast between the language he held, and the tone of the honorable gentleman on the other side, compared with the sentiments of their respective constituents, in the indiscriminate opposition to every part of the plan, which characterized the speeches of both the honorable gentlemen. I do not complain of the wide field of argument which they took up; I know that in a parliamentary sense they were
regular; whether they were justifiable in the use they made of this privilege, and whether they made a proper choice of the topics which they introduced on the present subject, I shall leave for the house to determine. The object of this bill shortly is, for an extraordinary grant of money for the support of the war. It proposes to raise within the year, a certain part of the supplies, by a tax on income, on the visible criterion of the assessed taxes, subject to modifications as circumstances may require. In considering the whole of the case then, the first question that occurs is, whether it is proper to grant any money at all? then, Whether the principle of raising a certain part within the year ought to be admitted? and, thirdly, Whether by this criterion attaching to income in the course of expenditure, the burden would in general be fairly apportioned?—As to the first point, whether any money at all ought to be granted? the honorable gentleman (Mr. Sheridan) though he did not say so in very words, by the whole of his argument supposed the negative. The right honorable gentleman who spoke last distinctly argued, that while ministers continued in power, he could not agree to any supplies being granted. In stating this to have been their meaning, I am endeavoring to do justice to their mode of reasoning. Unless upon this idea more than three fourths of their observations were irrelevant to the subject now before the house. If they do not contend that peace cannot be obtained by the present ministers, that they ought to be dismissed before any scheme of supply can as all be a fit subject for discussion, the greatest part of their argument is quite foreign to the matter now under consideration. The right honorable gentleman, while he argues that my honorable friend (Mr. Dundas) considered the majority of the house and his majesty's ministers as the same, forgets that his honorable friend (Mr. Sheridan) when he talked of our going out of our places, did not address himself to the house, but gave it as a very friendly advice, no doubt, personally to us. It was expressed with a hope that we would of ourselves abandon the offices we held as the means of obtaining peace. The honorable gentleman then must settle this inconsistency with his honorable friend beside him. But before the honorable gentleman, with all his talents, can demonstrate the propriety of our dismissal, he ought to show that the nine persons whom he proposes to pick up between London and Windsor, will administer the public affairs better than those by whom they are now administered; he must bring forward something more conclusive and more convincing than any thing he had to offer, when the dismissal of ministers was last discussed, the failure of which attempt had induced him to quit the service of his constituents, and his despair of success had led him to abdicate his public character. If I understand him right, he considers as preliminary to every measure of public defence, to every exertion in support of the war, a radical change is necessary. What the right honorable gentleman means by the preliminary, expressed in a manner so large and comprehensive, in terms so less obscure than undenied—whether a parliamentary reform is to be only a part of this sweeping change—how this change of system is to operate as a means of saving the country—how this unlimited change is to conduce to the public safety, in preparing exertion, and repelling danger, I am really at a loss to conceive. In considering the propriety of such a change of system, or preliminary to the introduction of new men into office, it certainly will be important for the house to consider, whether such a change of ministers is calculated to secure us against the dangers with which we are threatened, whether it is calculated to check the ambition of the enemy, and to procure a peace that will satisfy the honor of the nation, and preserve the sources of the public wealth and prosperity. But the honorable gentleman says, that the whole tenor of our language at the beginning of the present contest was, that no peace could be made with the Jacobin republic, and that France is thus justified in refusing to make peace with the present administration. At no period of the war did we ever express such a sentiment, or even entertain the idea that no peace could be made with Republican France. I remember the quotation from Virgil to which he has alluded, and as far as I can recollect, it was used in one of those debates in which the right honorable gentleman proposed that overtures should be made for peace at a period when we contended that no security for peace could be obtained, and that the evils of war were not to be compared to the inadequate peace which then could have been concluded. The right honorable gentleman then urged the question, whether no extremity of danger could induce us to make such overtures? I then answered that this must ever be a question of comparison, that we must decide as circumstances might arise and at least we ought to persevere till our means were exhausted, till we could support the contest no longer, and we could say, toto certamine est corpore regni . The honorable gentleman says, that the meaning of Virgil cannot be explained away, but he seemed to think that Virgil's language cannot be improved. The honorable gentleman urged the propriety of making overtures even at that period and contended, as he often had done, that if reasonable terms of peace were refused, it would unite England divide France. He then retorted that after such overtures were rejected, toto certamine est corpore regni . The Honourable gentleman has now seen these overtures made and rejected; and now when he wishes to bind me down to the meaning of Virgil, I think he ought not to forget his Latin pledge. If the honorable gentleman has seen that all attempts at negotiation have been unavailable, if he can look to any period in which he is called upon to fulfil his pledge; if he means to animate the public exertions, to exhort to per-

severance, to stimulate their zeal for the maintenance of the national honour and the national safety, at a moment when these objects are thus unequivocally stated, he would not, as he now does, attempt to disarm their courage and to distract their efforts. What did the honorable gentleman expect from the overtures he proposed? What degree of insult and contumely did he lay his account to endure before he was roused to energy and to honour? Did he expect any thing more insulting than the reception our overtures had obtained, any thing more repulsive, more haughty, more injurious, than the proceedings of the enemy? any thing more decisive of their determined spirit of hostility, than their refusal to discuss the terms we proposed, or to propose any terms in their turn on which they were willing to conclude a peace? If any thing can meet the Hon. gentleman's ideas of insult sufficiently humiliating to require him to act upon this pledge, let him look to the negotiations at Lisle, and the conduct of the enemy upon that occasion. At no period did we say there could be no peace with Republican France. We said that for peace we would not agree to prostrate the nation at the feet of the enemy; that we could not agree to give up what was essential to the safety of the country. If the Hon. Gentleman can prove that we have applied for peace, disowning the justice of our cause, abandoning the principle of the present safety and future prosperity on the country are founded, he would prove that we considered the period arrived when every exertion had been made, and when the struggle was to be given up because it could no longer be supported. The Hon. Gentleman however, does not say that we have acted in this manner. What, then, are the opinions of those who have uniformly, or rather with growing zeal and devotion have contended that the war was just on the part of France, and unjust upon the other side of the contest? Have they not repeatedly said on former occasions that our ordinary resources were exhausted! and to day, with unutterable silence, they pass over the subject, and cautiously decline giving any opinion on the efficacy of former resources, while they reprobate new expedients; and say nothing as to the propriety of resorting to the Funding system, while they condemn the principle of every plan by which it may be relieved. The Hon. gentlemen have said, that our ordinary resources are exhausted, and that no extraordinary resources can be employed. I leave it to the house then to judge how far those who, in principle, give the enemy a right to all, who, by decrying our resources, give them confidence to advance every pretension, by kindly informing them that, from our inability to resist, that may extort whatever they demand, are the true friends to their country, or the enlightened advocates of peace?
The change which the Honourable Gentleman recommends, I suspect would be to remove those distinctions, and to sweep away those privileges which have raised the hatred and envy of France; but the Honourable Gentleman contends that the French would be justified in refusing to make peace, because Ireland is not unanimous; but would he have considered the Ministers justified in refusing to make peace, because La Vendee was in a state of insurrection? If in his eyes this would be an insufficient reason for refusing to make peace with France, when nearly one fourth of its inhabitants were in a state of open hostility against the tyranny under which they were oppressed; will he say that it is reason for the persevering hostility of the enemy, that Ireland is in a state of danger, arising from the necessary exertion of vigour to resist the operation of French principles diffused every where with such assiduity, and in Ireland with peculiar success; circulated with that industry which they have ever shown to supplant, by their desolating principles of liberty, the real practical blessings of the British constitution?
The House divided For the second reading, 55 against it, 50.—Committed for Monday.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26.
Mr. Livingston presented the petition of Hannah W. Dobbins, stating that she came from Ireland, to purchase land in the north-western territory, and praying for attention from the legislature. Referred to the committee who have the land bill under consideration.
Mr. Thatcher, from the committee on post-offices and post-roads, made a report on the petition of certain deputy post-masters, who prayed that a declaration might be made of the law respecting their liability for bank notes, &c. which pass through their hands. The committee recommend that this subject should be left, for the present, to the decision of the courts of law.—Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made an unfavourable report on the petition of Joseph Wall, W. Henderson, and others, owners of bills of credit, commonly called New Emisson Bills. The report was committed to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Livingston, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made an unfavourable report on the petition of Eliza Gardner, and others, owners of a Schooner at Yarmouth, who prayed for a remission of excessive duty occasioned by one of the owners omitting to take a proper oath. Also an unfavourable report on the petition of Nehemiah Somes, of Boston, who prayed for a remission of duty on a quantity of salt destroyed by fire. Both reports were concurred in by the house.
Mr. Dent, from the committee to whom was referred the resolution proposing that persons who have been admitted to take their seats in the house, should be reported as the opinion of the committee that the resolution ought to be rejected. This report was referred to the committee of the whole to whom has been referred other propositions for amending the standing rules of the house.
Mr. Harper, from the committee of ways and means, instructed to enquire whether any, and
if any, what alterations were necessary in the act laying a duty on licences for the sale of wines, and foreign spirits, by retail reported it as their opinion, that it will not be expedient to make any alterations therein at the present time.—Concurred in.
The same gentleman, from the same committee, stated that the committee had received certain information on the subject of the carriage duty, which led them to believe an alteration would be necessary in that law. This opinion was founded on a letter from the Supervisor of S. Carolina, who stated that one of the collectors of his district, from a failure of due payment, had to ride forty miles to collect two dollars; for which service, according to the penalty by law of 25 per cent. on persons neglecting to pay their duty at the proper office, he only received half a dollar, and that except some alteration was made in the law, no collector would hold an office which subjected him to such service. The committee, therefore, proposed to alter the penalty of 25 per cent. to 50 per cent. and reported the following resolution to the house for adoption.
Resolved, that the Committee of Ways and Means have leave to bring in a bill for amending the act for laying a duty on carriages for the conveyance of persons."
An agreement to this resolution was objected to, it was observed that the committee of ways and means ought to have stated the reasons which induced them to believe an alteration was necessary in the law; that a single instance of complaint was not sufficient to induce a change; that though in this particular case, the officer had to ride forty miles to collect the duty in question, few similar cases could be produced where such a journey would be necessary for the collection of so small a sum; and that it would be imprudent to double the penalty upon the whole United States, because of a few cases of this sort.
A motion was first made to commit this resolution to a committee of the whole, which was negatived 41 to 38. The question was then taken upon agreeing to the resolution, and it was negatived 45 to 38.
Mr. N. Smith, from the committee, to whom it was referred to enquire into the propriety of making any alteration in the Insolvent Law, reported it to be their opinion, that the law ought to be so altered and amended as to extend to persons imprisoned in civil causes at the suit of the United States. Committed for to-morrow.
Mr. Kittera said, as some inconvenience had lately been experienced in the examination of witnesses before the house and its committees, he would propose a resolution in order to remove this inconvenience in future. It was to the following effect:
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into the propriety of authorising the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the house of Representatives, or the chairman of a committee of the whole, or the chairman of a committee of either house, to administer an oath or affirmation in any case under investigation, in which an oath or affirmation may be necessary, and that they report by bill or otherwise."
The motion was agreed to, and a committee of three appointed.
Mr. Harper moved that the unfinished business be postponed, in order to take up the bill proposing an alteration in the law imposing certain stamp duties, as it was necessary to come to an early decision upon that subject, 3 months public notice being necessary to be given before the time at which the law was to take effect. The Secretary of the Treasury, he said, was also at this time, making out instructions for the supervisors, and waited the passing of the law in question, before he could complete them. As there had been a proposition for a repeal of the law referred to the same committee of the whole, he supposed it would be necessary first to dispose of that before they could with propriety go on to make alterations in the law itself. He hoped, therefore, this business would be gone into.
The motion was put and carried; and the House accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole on this subject, Mr. Dent in the chair; when the report of the committee of ways and means on the petition from citizens of Southampton, Sussex and Prince George, in Virginia, who prayed for a repeal of the law, having been read, which stated, that it would be inexpedient to repeal the same, Mr. Harrison called for the reading of the petition itself; which was read accordingly.
The question was then put, without debate, upon agreeing to the report of the Committee of Ways and means, which was negatived 47 to 37.
Mr. Tillinghast then called for a decision upon the resolution which he proposed for the adoption of the house, which had also been referred to the same Committee of the whole. It was in the following words:
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill to repeal the act for laying a duty on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
The question was taken also, without debate, and carried 49 to 36.
The committee then rose, and the house took up the report. The first vote was concurred in, and the Yeas and Nays were called upon the last.
Mr. Harper moved to amend the resolution, by inserting instead of "a committee be appointed," the committee of ways and means be directed, &c.—Agreed.
A debate then ensued, which had not long been continued, before Mr. Craik moved to postpone the consideration of this question till this day three weeks.
This motion occasioned considerable debate. It was at length taken by Yeas and Nays, as follows:
T E A S Messrs. Allen Messrs. Kittera Baer Lyman Bartlett Machir Brookes Matthews Chapman Morris Coit Otis Craik Isaac Parker Dana Reed
Dent Rutledge Evans Sewall A. Foster Shepard D. Foster Sinnickson J. Freeman Sitgreaves Glen N. Smith Goodrich Thatcher Gordon Thomas Grifwold Thompson Harper Van Alen Hindman Wadsworth Holmes J. Williams Inlay
Messrs. Baldwin Messrs. Heifter Bard Holmes Blount Jones Brent Livingston Bryan Locke Bullock Lyon Burgess Macon Cabell M'Clenachan Champlin M'Dowell T. Claiborne Milledge W. C. Claiborne New Clay Nicholas Clopton Skinner Davis S. Smith Dawson W. Smith Elmendorf Sprague Findley Sprigg Fowler Stanford N. Freeman Sumpter Gallatin Tillinghast Giles A. Trigg Gillespie J. Trigg Gregg Van Cortlandt Grove Varnum Harrison Venable Havens R. Williams
This motion being negatived, Mr. Allen moved to adjourn. This motion was negatived 49 to 43.
Mr. Gordon then moved to postpone the consideration of this question till this day week.
This question was taken by yeas and nays and was negatived 49 to 44. Messrs. Bullock, Gillespie, and Grove, who voted in the negative of the former question for postponement, voting in the affirmative of this.
Mr. Sitgreaves then moved an adjournment, which was negatived, 43 votes being only in favour of it.
After a few other observations, Mr. Allen renewed the motion for adjournment, which was negatived, there being only 30 votes in its favour.
After some other members had risen on the subject, the question for adjournment was again put, and negatived, there being only 32 votes for it.
Mr. Harper then moved a postponement till to-morrow, which, after some debate, was negatived 46 to 41.
The question was then taken upon agreeing to the resolution instructing the committee of ways and means to bring in a bill to repeal the Stamp Act, by yeas and nays, as follows:
T E A S Messrs. Baer Messrs. Holmes Baldwin Jones Bard Livingston Blount Locke Brent Lyon Bryan Macon Burgess M'Clenachan Cabell M'Dowell Champlin Milledge T. Claiborne New W. C. Claiborne Nicholas Clay Skinner Clopton S. Smith Davis W. Smith Dawson Sprague Elmendorf Sprigg Findley Stanford Fowler Sumpter Gallatin Tillinghast Giles A. Trigg Gillespie J. Trigg Gregg Van Cortlandt Grove Varnum Harrison Venable Havens J. Williams Heifter R. Williams
T E A S Messrs. Allen Messrs. Hofmer Bartlett Lyman Brookes Machir Bullock Morris Coit Otis Craik Isaac Parker Dana Reed Dent Rutledge Evans Sewall A. Foster Shepard D. Foster Sinnickson N. Freeman Sitgreaves Glen N. Smith Goodrich Thatcher Gordon Thomas Grifwold Thompson Harper Van Alen Hindman Wadsworth
The resolution being thus carried, the house adjourned at a quarter past five o'clock. The debate will be given to-morrow.
St. Andrews Society. The quarterly meeting of the St. Andrews Society will be held on Wednesday evening 28th instant at 7 o'clock, at Oellers Hotel. WILLIAM H. TOD, Sec'y. Feb. 26. mt&w
BAL L. Mr. Byrne's 6th Ball. WILL be held on Tuesday next, at OELLER'S Hotel—Gentlemen's tickets at one dollar, to be had at the hotel. Ladies tickets of Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, No. 114, North Sixth street.
The days of tuition for young Ladies, assisted by Mrs. Byrne, are on Tuesday and Saturday mornings; in the afternoon of the same days for young gentlemen, and Thursdays and Saturdays for gentlemen. Feb. 26. d3t.
Hylson and Young Hylson Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, for sale, corner of Second and Pine streets. Dec 26—coff
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 27.
By a report made to the President of the United States by the Secretary of State, and published by order of the House of Representatives it appears—that the fees of fifty-seven vessels, referred to Sir William Scott, the King's advocate general, and Doctor John Nicholl the advocate retained on the part of the United States, had been determined by those gentlemen, advantageously to the claimants. The sums awarded were paid on the 28th last July, and amount to, Nett £33,418-11-8. The report further states, that of fifteen causes, in which on the 29th July last (the date of the latest communication upon the subject) restitution had been decreed by the board of Commissioners appointed to carry into effect the 7th article of the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation with Great Britain, eleven had been paid, amounting to £21,744-10-4-1/2. So that the whole amount paid is £55,163-12-3-1/2. The Secretary concludes his letter in the following words: "It is proper to add, that in a letter from the American commissioners, dated the 29th July, 1797, they intimate, that "except some more cases of capture, under the orders of 1795, for taking vessels loaded with provisions, there is very little prospect of any other being in a state to come before the commissioners, till the term of 18 months, from the commencement of their business, shall have expired. Every cause, in which the parties were furnished with the necessary evidence, had been decided; and they trusted, that almost every principle of importance, or liable to contest, had been settled and determined, until the question should be agitated, if any should ever be made, of their right to judge on cases not decided by the commissioners of appeal, after the said term of 18 months is elapsed."
The department of state is not in possession of documents from which any tolerably accurate or comprehensive statement can be made of the decisions, decreeing restitution, or reversing sentences of condemnation, which have actually taken place in the high court of admiralty and court of appeals in prize causes; but owing to the multiplicity of business, which, in time of war, accumulates upon them, and to the small space of time allotted for the sitting of the latter, there is reason to believe that no great dispatch has been given to the decision of the American causes depending therein. Document [D.] contains such as have been exacted from the imperfect papers, with which the department of state is furnished in relation to that subject. TIMOTHY PICKERING. Department of State. February 16th, 1797. [D.]
1. The bark Apollo, T. Folger, master, belonging to Oliver and Thompson, of Baltimore, was captured by the Sally and Dragon privateers, and adjudged at Jamaica; the sentence of condemnation was reversed in the court of appeals. 2. The brigantine Bacchus, R. Robbins, belonging to Oliver and Thompson, of Baltimore, was captured on the 17th of December, 1793, by the Mars privateer, and adjudged at Jamaica; the sentence of condemnation was reversed in the court of appeals. 3. The Schooner Bessey, J. Betterton, master, belonging to Reed and Ford, of Philadelphia, was captured on the 20th August, 1794, by the Experiment privateer, and adjudged at Bermuda; the sentence of condemnation was reversed, with costs and damages, by the court of appeals. 4. The ship Columbia, Wm. Massey, master, belonging to Bohl Bohlen, and others, of Philadelphia, was captured in January, 1794, by the Valure and Lligator privateers, and adjudged in the high court of admiralty; the vessel and cargo were restored, and the question of costs and damages waived. 5. The Cleopatra, F. Donovan, master, was captured by his Britannic majesty's ship Culloden, and the sentence and condemnation was in salvage reversed in the court of appeals. 6. The Schooner, Dove, M. Burke, master, belonging to Mr. Ketland, and others, of Philadelphia, was captured on the 30th of October, 1794, by a Bermudian privateer, and adjudged at Tortola; the sentence of condemnation was reversed, and further proof was ordered in the high court of appeals. 7. The Eagle, H. Manning, master, belonging to Seaman & Co. of Charleston, was captured by his Britannic majesty's ship Hermione, and adjudged at Jamaica; the sentence of condemnation was reversed in the court of appeals, but without costs or damages. 8. The Fair Lady, R. Lillibridge, master, belonging to Duthil and Wachsmuth, of Philadelphia, was captured on the 5th of September, 1793, by the Hope privateer, and adjudged at Bermuda; the sentence of condemnation was reversed, and further proof ordered in the court of appeals. 9. The brig Harriet, C. Calder, master, belonging to Abraham Safford, of Charleston, was captured on the 6th of May, 1793, by the Mary privateer, and adjudged at Jamaica; the sentence of condemnation was reversed, and further proof ordered in the court of appeals. 10. The Schooner Henry, T. Boyd, belonging to P. Simen and T. Carrier, of Baltimore, was captured on the 26th of June, 1793, by the Five Brothers and John privateers, and adjudged at New-Providance; Simen's property condemned, and further proof ordered of Carrier's in the court of appeals. 11. The Hannah, John Cox, master, belonging to S. L. Elphinstone & Co. of New-York, was captured by the Little Ann privateer, and adjudged at Jamaica; the sentence of condemnation was reversed, and further proof ordered in the court of appeals. 12. The Hannah, B. Rice, master, belonging to James Tisdale, of Boston, was captured by the Gipsy privateer, and adjudged; the sentence of condemnation was reversed in the court of appeals, but without costs or damages. 13. The brigantine Mary, M. Pearson, master, belonging to Joseph Carter, of Newburyport, was captured on the 4th of July, 1793, by the Mary privateer, and adjudged in the high court of admiralty; the vessel was restored, with freight, and the cargo condemned, but no appeal by the agent. 14. The Maryland, J. Stran, master, belonging to Stewart and Plunket, of Baltimore, was captured by the Prince of Wales privateer, and adjudged at Monserat; the sentence of condemnation was reversed in the court of appeals, and the question of costs and damages reserved. 15. The Ophry, B. Packock, belonging to Wm. Rorth, and others, of Nantucket, was captured by his Britannic majesty's ship Spenser, and adjudged in the high court of admiralty; the sentence, condemning the entire ship and cargo, reversed in the court of appeals, and the part belonging to Samuel Redman, and the crew reserved. 16. The brigantine Penuel, J. Crockett, belonging to Bohl Bohlen, and others, of Philadelphia, was captured in the year 1795, and adjudged at Bermuda; the cargo was restored in the high court of admiralty. 17. The ship Ring Suet, D. Olney, belonging to Brown, Benion, and Ives, of Providence, was captured the 12th of September, 1793, by the Vulture privateer, and adjudged in the high court of admiralty; the goods were restored in the court of appeals, but without costs or damages.
18. The sloop Sally, Maya, belonging to Thomas Fitzsimons, of Philadelphia, was captured the 4th of March, 1794, by the Britannia privateer, and a judge at Bermuda; the sentence of condemnation was reversed in the court of appeals, but without costs or damages.
19. The brigantine Salome, H. Wilson, master, belonging to Ambrose Vaux, of Philadelphia, was captured on the 20th of October 1794, by the Duke of York privateer, and adjudged at Bermuda; the sentence of condemnation was reversed in the court of appeals, and further proof ordered.
Comparing Bache's counter-statement with the article in this Gazette of Saturday, under the title of the Triumph of Order, it appears that the variations are of trifling importance. The information was received through channels which were supposed authentic; and if there were errors they principally arose from confounding some recent transactions with others which took place last Autumn. Intentional deception, on the part of the Editor, never disgraced the pages of this Gazette—but if falsehood would ensue a niche in the temple of infamy, it is not a solitary opinion that the Editor of the Aurora has a claim superior to every competitor in the United States.
JOCKEYS. Year after year the peal is rung, From many a patriot's brazen tongue, That public debts are public curses, Or any other thing that works is— A link of patronage and power, Which threatens freedom to devour— Thus far they go before the wind; But mark what follows close behind; The debts are sure a grievous evil, But then to pay them is the devil! For who they bellow e'er so loud, To catch the wind-rings, gaping crowd, And stern, and rage, and fear, and sweat, They never mean to pay the debt. Hence if you should but chance to tell 'em To lay a tax on Stamped Vellum, Or any other means and ways, Which might the public credit raise, They say, and instantly they swear it, That their constituents will not bear it. Debts of all forms—we mean to pay them, We'll make them, but will never pay them.
In the article signed Cives, published in yesterday's Gazette, last paragraph, second line for experience, read "expedience."
GAZETTE MARINE LIST. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
Ship Ariel, Tarris, Havre, via New-York Brig Flora, Stevens, W. Indies, do. Florida, Hoare, St. Jago de Cuba Hannah, Hammond, North Carolina Swedish Barque Aparensen, Danbury, Leghorn Schr. Hannah, M'Leod, Cape Francois Millay, Wilson, Georgetown Sloop Brilliant, Watson, Virginia Sally, Johnson, do. Diana, Pearson, Virginia Ship Star, Woodman, London, via New-York Snow Maria, Baily, Copenhagen Brig Fair American, Smith, St. Jago de Cuba Schr. Neptune, Foster, New-York Betsey, Barnett, do. Charlotte, Kitchen, do.
SAILED.
Ship Columbus, Rockwell, Hamburg Thomas Chalkey, Clark, Surinam South-Carolina, Garman, Charleston Henrietta, Robertson, New-York Woodrop Sims, Hodgson, Canton Neptune, Jeffries, Batavia Farmer, M'Collom, Amsterdam Swift Packet, Gibben, Savannah Sally, Gelson, Jamaica Brig Sufannah, Hunt, C. Francois Fame, Knox, St. Croix Liberty, Duer, St. Bartholomews Welcome Return, Vanneman, Jeremie Sally, Yeardly, P. au-Prince Johanna, Thieffen, Bremen Schr. Sincerity, Montecah, La Guira Harmony, Rhodes, Curisco Paney, Pointer, N. Providence Patriot, Hammet, Wilmington D. Harriot, Springer, N. York
NEW-THEATRE.
On WEDNESDAY Evening, February 28, Will be presented the Comedy of THE JEW, With the Comic Opera of Peeping Tom of Coventry. Peeping Tom, (with the song of the Little Farthing Ruth Light) Mr. Harwood, (being his first appearance in that character) The doors will be opened at half past five, and the performance begin at half past six precisely.
SALT.
3500 to 4000 bushels of large grained SALT, From St. Martin's on board the ship Spy, at the Still House wharf—for

JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE AT W. YOUNG'S BOOK-STORE, Corner of Chestnut and Second Streets, (Price 50 Cents) Caxtes qui se font opposées aux Progrès du commerce, entre LA FRANCE et les ETATS-UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE. Avec les Moyens de l'accélérer; Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale de l'Angleterre, de la France, et des ETATS-UNIS. In six Letters, addressed to Monsieur le Mar- quis de la Fayette. Traduit sur le Ma- nuscript du Colonel SWAN, ancien Membre de la Législature de la République du Massachusetts. Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des Richesses Nationales. —Le Trident de Neptune, et le sceptre du Monde. LÉMIÈRE. Or causes that have been opposed to the PROGRESS OF COMMERCE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. With the means of accelerating it; And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America. In Six letters, directed to the Marquis DE LA FAYETTE. Translated from French on the original Eng- lish Manuscript of Col. SWAN, formerly a Mem- ber of the Legislature of Massachusetts. Commerce is the most important portion of the Wealth of Nations. —The Trident of Neptune is the Sceptre of the world. LÉMIÈRE.
At a juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion, a work of this kind becomes extremely useful to those citizens of the United States, who may be desirous to enable them- selves to view this subject, under its various as- pects; and they will have the satisfaction to be furnished with the necessary data, to judge of the usefulness of this transaction. This work is principally distinguished by the richness of the observations, the perspicuity of the ideas, and the modesty of the theory which it contains. At Paris, a man of wit observed, that this work was like a rich farmer's barn, heaped up to the very roof with useful produce. It is addressed to the unfortunate LA FAYETTE, in letters, which fugitive form, the author who could only devote a few weeks to this occupation, was obliged to adopt. Although circumstances are in many respects different at the present day, from what they were in the year 1790, when these letters were written, yet it may be justly said, that so ma- ny absolute and permanent data still remain, that the judicious reader will not appreciate the work less on that account; on the contrary, as many of the alterations, which have been made, are the re- sult of the author's remarks, it will serve to con- vince him that in all transactions, between free nations, every thing may be expected from the ef- forts of truth and justice.
General view of the obstacles, created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce, with the United States—Observations made in a tour, taken for that express purpose, upon some French manu- factures (a precious fragment this)—Examination and solution of the prejudices existing in France, against the quality of certain productions of the United States, and against the advantages of their importation—Demonstration of the bad policy of laying duties on their importation, principally on provisions in general, and on salt provisions, and fish in particular—Considerations on the regulations of the French custom-houses.
Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals in the United States—Proofs that these obstacles are only temporary and will be removed (they have been removed) by time and the wisdom of govern- ment—History of the influence of the American paper money—Important principles and abstract considerations on money and circulation—Causes of the stagnation of American trade, after the peace—Critical examination of French goods, im- ported into America, and extraordinary conduct of the French merchants—Effects of good com- mercial laws, and patriotic witness on this subject— Observations on money, weights and measures.
Essay in the form of a table, to appraise the im- portations into the United States from France and Eng- land united. The author examines at each article, whether it can be better furnished from France or England—It is principally on this subject (which would have astonished a mere theorist) that the author appears to evince great commercial experience. These kinds of tables, which are as difficult to obtain as they are much to be desired, are the only true guides the statesman can take for the policy of treaties. De- prived of which he is continually deceiving or deceiv- ed. We cannot too much admire the apparent ex- actness of Colonel Swan's calculations; and although the prophecies of Lord Sheffield have already been contradicted by experience, and by several able pens, yet it is curious to see the author of the present work, dispute with him the only ground on which he has not been hitherto attacked, by proving that France, under the required condition, will be better able than Great Britain to supply us with several articles, which the English author allows exclusively and forev- er to the latter; the author's partiality effect on (if he has any) does not appear to have at any time created a partiality of judgment. The result of this calculation is that in 1789, that is to say, at a period when war and manufactures did not exist in France the will means and probability of extension which they now possess, that even in 1789, it was probable, that France would not only have the means to supply one half of any given quantity of the productions of France and England united, but also to enter into competition with Great Britain for the remainder, in proportion to the wisdom of her government, and the industry of her inhabitants.
Calculation of the expectations of the United States, and particular examination of their fulfilments to France; this is one reason why, notwithstanding the excellent work of Mr. Tench Coxe, Mr. Swan's ta- ble is by no means superfluous, the principle of the advantages which would result to France from the importation of provisions and raw materials, is every where applied; and it is upon this argument, that the author establishes his demands to the French gov- ernment, for the limited admission of the produc- tions of his country into France.
Tableau, of the debt of the United States at that time—Opinions of the author on the finances, on the effects of national debt, on circulation, &c. as more amply detailed in his National Arithmetic printed at Boston in the year 1796; the whole calculated to strengthen in France, the public and private credit of the United States—the happy condition of Ameri- ca, and the miseries arising from the public debt in Europe, are contrasted in the ablest manner, and un- der the most striking elements, by very curious cal- culations—Observations on the wisdom and economy which preside over the public expenses in Massachu- setts. In this place the patriotism of the author ap- pears, with all the elevation which a just national pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe, lays he, will learn from us the art of economy in recompensing the services which the country receives; Amanuensis it is said, before, that men are chosen for places and not places for men. This latter calculation with a general view of the public property, deposited in the hands of the government of the United States.
concludes his work, by fixing his attention on his country; and the great men who have rendered it il- lustrious; and we take a pleasure in quoting what he lays of the present chief of our government. To praise a man when he exercises a distinguished em- ployment, is common, and may be taken for flattery; but whilst he is in private life, it is the homage of sincerity. Note, page 316 of the work. * Les habitants des Etats-Unis, suivant dans leur choix le bon public, & excités par un principe de reconnaissance, choisirent M. John Adams pour vice- président du nouveau congrès. Ses efforts, pour pré- server le peuple des intrigues formées par le gou- vernement Anglais contre la liberté, le rendirent tres- suspect à ceux qui étoient en pouvoir. Le peuple, convaincu de son mérite, le choisit pour un de ses représentants dans le premier congrès. De ce nombre étoit aussi Samuel Adams, patriote aussi intrépide, qu'intelligible. La révolution Américaine doit beau- coup à la persévérance de ses travaux, & à ses talents distingués. Ceux que M. John Adams a développés dans le traité de paix, qui s'est fait à Paris en 1783, ont prouvé qu'il étoit ministre aussi habile que grand politique. Et dans son ouvrage sur la défense de la constitution Américaine, il a montré toutes les con- naissances qui forment les vrais politiciens & les hommes d'état; connoissances nécessaires, pour rem- plir honorablement les fonctions de président du senat des Etats-Unis.
NOTICE. A Manufactory of yellow and delft ware, Such as never was in this Country before, has been lately erected at Tivoli, Red Hook, Landing, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, State of New- York, where any article of various sorts and shapes may be executed, as well as earthen flower pots upon a new construction, that saves three fourths of the fuel commonly used in east iron stoves or open chimneys; they are besides very wholesome and ornamental, by applying to J. MOUCHET, Wanted a skillful hand to attend to the baking and glazing part of the said ware. Generous appoint- ments will be given. Apply as above, or to DAVID BROOKS, Esq. No. 74 South 5th Street. Feb. 19. cod4w
TO BE SOLD, AGREELY to the last will and testament of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, deceased, and posses- sion given immediately, a valuable property in Arch Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, consist- ing of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements.— The house is 50 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 car- riage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extend- ing 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 Phi- ladelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 88, Vine Street—or ROBERT HEYSHAM, or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } Acting Executors. January 11
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, de- ceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, So. Third-Street. } Administrator. January 4. df
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, contain- ing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish track lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1. df
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PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America. For INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling- Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States. I. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risques, a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom ex- ceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some in- stances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances. Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and parti- tions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra ha- zardous buildings and occupations in their neigh- borhood, will be deemed hazards of the first class, and may be insured to their full value. Also Goods and Merchandize, not of an extra hazardous kind, in cases, bales, or packages, de- posited in such buildings, to an amount not ex- ceeding 5000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an addi- tional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances. II. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circum- stances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompa- nying the application. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the title of building, how they are oc- cupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view, and with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by fiddon and halcy removal, or to be flo- oden in time of confusion and hurry, are all cir- cumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly. III. The following conditions are to be under- stood by the parties. 1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipu- lated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed ef- fectual from the time of such payment and accep- tance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expira- tion of the term of the policy, without further ex- penses than the payment of the premium of the re- newed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the insurer at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insur- ance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance. 3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such ap- plication will be void. 4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise. 5th. This company will not be liable or account- able for any loss or damage occasioned by any for- eign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasion- ed by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of the like kind kept in the building, or amongst the prop- erty insured. 6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Se- curities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other pro- missory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty- five dollars each, to be considered as insured un- less particularly mentioned and by special agree- ment. 7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount; One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years. 8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and li- quidation thereof, without deduction. A description of the property to be insured will be expected, with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for in- surance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility. With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 1st. 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The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwell- ing house, or for any other, and for what pur- pose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground. 4th. The situation with respect to other build- ings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwell- ings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufactory is car- ried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually depos- ited in the house, or within the distance afore- said, and of what kind. Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, familiar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for insurance on the buildings them- selves. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to
be insured; but in the last particular minute- ness of description is not expected. 3. Articles of the following kinds are deem- ed extra hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, resin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened— Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially un- packed; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all o- ther articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by fud- den removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire. Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be im- mediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered. By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 14.
James C. & Samuel W. Filber. AT THE A STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front Street. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, offered A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto fancy small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pulley silk ditto Ditto Quilts Ditto Pondichery and Madras ditto Ditto Gowns Bengal black, Patties 4000 pieces Nankien, and Few chebs best Hyson Tea 1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 lbs. Glass Ware assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18. 31awtf
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, } RUM. St. Vincents, } and Hegal } 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27.
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 116 Walnut-Street. INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Lan- guage, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, con- sisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best cal- culated to afford either useful instruction, or plea- sure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with ac- curacy and dispatch. com nov. 15.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleas- ure and respect, returns her sincere ac- knowledgement 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 by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 17th, 1797. gsmstf
The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. 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 mis- demeanors, 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 enquire, 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.
School Books and Stationary. W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-Street, corner of Chestnut-Street, Has now ready for sale, a very large assort- ment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED. Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 3vo. price 3 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinders Boards, Pasteboards, Feathering and blotting Papers; printed Blank books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24—3aw6w
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street. (Price in boards, 87 1/2 Cents.) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper.
A VIEW Of the Science of Life; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important er- rors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta. By WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its applica- tion for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases; in which it is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. nov. 21. 31at
PROPOSALS for PUBLISHING A new Commercial Work in the City of Philadelphia, to be entitled The Philadelphia Price-Current, AND Nautical Recorder.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE Subscriber having been engaged in carrying on a publication in Boston under the title of the "Boston Price Current, and Marine Intelligencer;" a work, for utility and ex- tent of circulation, equal perhaps to any publica- tion of the kind in Europe or America, is now induced to risk an attempt to publish a similar paper under the patronage of the citizens of Phi- ladelphia. He makes the attempt from a per- suasion that a publication for general benefit, and ex- tensive information, will receive as much support from the liberal minds of the citizens of the City of this city, as places of less opulence in the United States; and although little immediate benefit should result to the citizens from such a publica- tion, yet it might prevent an idea abroad which some have industriously circulated, that the trade of this extensive city was on the decline, and con- tracted into so narrow a sphere that it would not support a Price Current. The general anxiety that prevails in the com- mercial world at this critical period, renders a work of the kind particularly useful and necessary. Nor can the utility be doubted, when it is con- sidered how extensive the trade and particularly the insurance are affected in this city. A careful publication of the sailing and arrival of vessels in different parts of the world—advice from vessels at sea—accidents happening in and out of port,— are every circumstance that ought to be known by the merchant and underwriter, and one informa- tion of this kind may save more than the cost of a hundred papers through life. The Editor en- gages to use his utmost endeavors to make it hon- orable and profitable to himself, sensible that it can be done only by making it acceptable to his patrons. This publication will contain, a general Price Current of all articles of importation & exportation, with the duties on importation, in this City, New-York and Boston—Foreign Price Currents, in general; to obtain which the various European publications will be procured, particularly those of London, Liverpool, Bristol, Hamburg, &c.—all arrivals and clearances in the principal ports in America, and every article of nautical information which can in any manner be useful or interesting to mer- chants in general. It will likewise contain Prices of Stocks in the different parts of the United States, corrected by eminent Brokers—Custom house im- portations—Laws, Acts and Decrees or sommer- cial tendency, &c. &c.
CONDITIONS. 1st. To be printed with a new type, on good paper of a large crown size, and contain 4 pages folio. 2d. It will be published twice a week, and deliv- ered to subscribers in the city early on the morn- ings of publication, and forwarded to those out of the city with the greatest expedition and care. 3d. The price will be four dollars per annum; pay- able, one dollar on the delivery of the first number; one dollar at the expiration of three months, and the residue at the end of the year. 4th. Subscribers for the work in any other place than the city, to pay one half years subscription money. 5th. The work to begin as soon as five hundred subscribers are procured, of which notice will be given. 6th. Subscription papers will be placed in the various public offices, &c. and sent in the course of the week, to the citizens in general, for their patron- age. JOSEPH N. RUSSELL. February 20. tulsmstf
Recently Published, And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, No. 177, South Second Street, and may be had of MORGAN J. BREESE, A cheap and valuable work, in two closely printed volumes in 8vo. (price 3 dollars)
Illustrations of Prophecy: In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evan- gelists, and book of Revelation; which are the to foretold among other great events, a revolution in France, favorable to the interests of mankind, the overthrow of the papal power and of ecclesi- astical tyranny, the downfall of civil despotism, and the subsequent glorification of the state of the world; together with
A large collection of Extracts, Interfered through the work, and taken from numerous commentators, particularly from Joseph Mede, Sir Isaac Newton, Vitringa, Mr. William Lowth, Dr. Th. Goodwin, Fleming, Dr. Henry More, Bengelius, Dr. John Owen, Daubuz, Dr. Cressener, Whitley, Peter Jurieu, Lowman, Brenius, Bishop Newton, and Bishop Chandler. Bishop Hurd. By JOSEPH LOMAS TOWERS.
Besides various other inquiries treated of in this work, and numerous illustrations of prophecy; it contains a considerable number of facts or ob- servations on the symbolic language of prophecy, the authenticity, unity, and obscurity of the apo- calypse, and the genuineness of the Hebrew pro- phets; on the rapid corruption of christianity in the fourth century; on the dispersion and restora- tion of the Jews, the history of the false Messiah who have appeared among them, and the reasons in support of the conjecture that the Afghans are the descendants of the ten tribes; on the right of resistance to oppression; on the interruptions of the northern nations, and the causes of the decline and fall of the Roman empire; on the actions of the Tatars, and the independence of the Arabs; on the conquests of the Persians, and thence of the Turks; on the usurpation of the Mamalukes; and the past history and present state of Egypt; on the character and conduct of Constantine Justin- ian, Clovis, and Lewis XIV; on the scarcity of books in the dark ages, and the causes of the de- cline of literature; on the rapid rise of the French monarchy, and the causes of its fall; on the in- consistencies in the political character of bishops Newton and Hurd; on the peculiarities of Dr. Th. Burnett's theory of the earth; on the beneficial effects which christianity has produced in favor of learning and civil liberty, and its tendency to pro- mote the establishment of equal governments.
Independent of the large proportion of original matter contained in these volumes, those who are interested in the subject will, it is presumed, wish to peruse or consult them, because the extracts in- troduced to them, which are accurately cited, and marked with inverted commas, are taken from a greater number of writers than the prophecies (at least) of the roman catholic commentators; ex- cluded than are easily accessible to any one indivi- dual even in Europe, or are probably to be found in any one library in the world. They are fur- nished with indices, and a copious table of con- tents. Jan 22—2aw2w
Wanted, to Hire, A large and convenient HOUSE, and where the centre of the city—for which to which the rent will be given; to be taken for a short not to more for a longer term. Inquired at the corner of Oct. 17.
FOR SALE, Several fonts of Types—half worn. Including Long Primer, a out 400 weight, in good condition, and would answer the purpose of a country Printer as well as a city. Enquire of the Printer.