Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-12-20 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1336.]
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
United States, Pennsylvania District. } etc. IN PURSUANCE of a writ to me directed from the honorable RICHARD PETERS, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania district, bearing date the 16th inst. will be sold by public auction, at the Merchants' coffee-house, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 21st inst. at 12 o'clock at noon:
The ship or vessel called the Eagle, with all and singular her tackle, apparel and furniture: the same having been condemned in the said Court, for the payment of mariners' wages, &c. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's-Office, 17th Dec. 1796. d
United States, Pennsylvania District. } etc. IN PURSUANCE of a writ to me directed from the honorable RICHARD PETERS, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania district, bearing date the 16th inst. will be sold by public auction, at the Merchants' coffee-house, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 21st inst. at 12 o'clock at noon:
The Schooner or vessel called the San-tiago de Cuba, with all and singular her tackle, apparel and furniture: the same having been condemned in the said Court, for the payment of mariners' wages, &c. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's-Office, 17th Dec. 1796. d
For Sligo and Killibegs, The American Ship NANOR, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to William Bell;
Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted 3 Bales Irish Fannels, and 2 boxes Linens 25 Pipes Brandy Madeira Wine; Indigo, Russia Mats. Also, A few barrels PRIME IRISH BEEF, PORK, OATMEAL, &c. November 11, 1796. m wtf
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. If the MARY is not sold in a few days, she will take freight for Hamburg. Apply as above. October 31. d
For Charter, The Ship JOHN BULKELY, AYRES STOCKLEY, Master. An excellent live-oak and cedar built ship, of about 3000 barrels burthen—Apply to Jesse & Robert Waln. Nov. d.
For Sale, or Charter, The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1793, of live oak and red cedar, and was sheathed 13 months ago, she has just had a compleat out-fit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expence. For terms apply to Philip Nicklin & Co.
Who have for sale on board said vessel, 27 casks of fine yellow paint. 9 boxes and 12 bundles of writing slates. 1 box ink stands and note presses. 14 bales of sail canvas. And on hand,
Imperial } TEAS. Hylon, and, } Souhong 40,000 pieces Nankeens of the first quality. 19 tubs Quickilver. 2 chests Bandanno handkerchiefs. A few chests Manchester goods well assorted in Cor-duroy, thickets, Giagham, Mullinets, Dimities, &c. 3 boxes black sewing silk. 180 crates Queens ware well assorted. 10 tons sheet lead. Nails assorted, flat and sharp points. London Particular, } Madeira Wine in pipes London Market, } and hogheads. New-York Market, } Also, per different arrivals, 40 pipes and 10 hogheads Teneriffe wine. 8 tiers Snake Root. 230 logs Mahogany. Nov. 7. tth&fif
FOR SALE, At Whitesides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial } Hylon Skin. Hylon, } Souhong, Young Hylon, } Bohea Dec. 9. 3tw3m.
Imported from London & Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted Wine Bottles in hampers Window Glass of all sizes Two cases of stationery One chest of yellow Jellies Bark Two cases of Roll Armotta A small consignment of Rose Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Broad-cloths, Coatings, Plains, &c. Paints of various colors. Basket felt in hogheads. Also on hand,
Madeira wine, very old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks Holland gin in pipes, first quality Anchors of different sizes A few trunks of ladies French shoes assorted Silk man keen, &c. Likewise an assortment of Dutch goods, consisting of Oushers, ticklenbergs, bed-ticks, stripes, checks, Morlaix linen, platillas, raven duck, Britannias, &c. And for sale by the package only by Thomas & John Ketland. Walnut-street Wharf. Nov. 15. cotf
BANK NOTES Loft, in Dock or Second-streets between Pole's auction room and Chestnut-street, rolled in a bill of fates for furniture. The finder (if honest) will be so good as send notice to the Printer, or to the person in whose name the bill is made. Dec. 16.
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting, For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street. December 15. dff
Women's Cloaks. GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street. Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Foddick, via London, an assortment of Scarlet } Cloaks trimmed with fur and Drab } ermine. Purple and Pearl } December 15. $
Bank of Pennsylvania, 15th Dec. 1796. The Stockholders are requested to meet At the Bank on Thursday, the twenty-ninth instant, at 10 o'clock in the morning. By order of the Board, ROBERT RALSTON, Cashier, $20th P ro tem.
For Sale, By the Subscribers—in PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30 w&f
Imported in the late arrivals from Europe and the West-Indies, Holland Gin, in pipes Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum Martinique Molasses, in hogheads Choice old Lisbon Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks London Particular & London Market Madeira Wine, in pipes, half-pipes and quarter-casks Malmsey Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks Teneriffe Wine, in pipes Russia & Flemish Sheeting and Ravens Duck, in cases Window Glass, 8 to 10, in boxes Coffee Mills and Straw Knives, in cases Mill Saws and Cross-cut Saws, in boxes Also, on hand, A few chests of Bohea Tea; Jellies Bark; Assafetida and Tapioca; and a few bales of Coffees, Baftas, Gurrahs, Bandanna and Muslin Handkerchiefs, and a complete assortment of 5-4 and 6-4 Bouting Cloths. For Sale by Progers & Co. October 20 d4wm&th2m
WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, HIGH-STREET. HAS FOR SALE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, MADEIRA WINE, of 1st quality, Old Sherry, Lisbon, and Port Wines, Cognac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, Wine bitters and Claret in cases. Also for sale, A few barrels of excellent Beef. December 7. dx
For Sale, By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27. dff
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING. GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, SOUTH THIRD-STREET, Has received per the Diana, from London, Clouded and striped Spanish Swandown Clouded Erminates and Molekins Striped do. and do. Figured Manillas Scarlet figured Erminates Printed Florinets Do. Cafnets and Cassimers Superfine printed Quiltings, newest patterns Also, per different arrivals, A large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Suitable to the present and approaching season. November 5. dff
Cheap French China. THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too inordinate in the manufactures, give notice that they will sell at prime cost the remaining stock on hand, consisting of Defert Sets, Tea-Table Sets Separate Cups and Saucers Groupes and Figures Alabafter Vases Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, Besides India Japan'd Toilet Desks, Chairs, Tables and Quadrille Boxes. PASQUIER & Co. No. 91, South Second-street. December 5th. 118
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 313, HIGH-STREET. GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library, without any advance upon his former exceedingly low prices, which for several years past have in no distinguished a manner recommended them to notice. Printed Catalogues combining the most extensive collection of the latest English and Irish Editions ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application. Orders addressed to G. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctually attended to. A number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf. ov. 8. tuf&gmo
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c. This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foddick, from London, AND FOR SALE by GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE, Corner of Walnut and Second-streets, A most capital and extensive Assortment of GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c. Among which are,
  Five kinds Aphragagus Three kinds Cresses   Four Bercocle Twelve Onion   Twenty-five Beans Thirteen Radish   Six Beets Fifteen Turnip   Eleven Brocoli Fifteen Peas   Twenty-six Cabbage Six Savoy   Six Carrot Four Parsnip   Three Cauliflower Twenty-three Melon   Five Celery Twenty-one Lettuce   Ten Cucumber   Common and lemon Thyme Cured leaf and sprigged Parsley Pot Marjoram Balm Thyme Mangel Wurtzel Leek Kail Shallots Rape Seed Rye Grass Saint Foin Lucerne Red and white Clover Timothy, &c. &c. With a curious collection of the most esteemed FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS, Being the most extensive ever imported into this city. The above are from a capital Seedman in London, and are warranted fresh and good. Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17. dff
On Wednesday, the 28th inst. At 6 o'clock in the evening will be sold at Public-Vendue, (if not before disposed of at private sale) at the City-Tavern, All that capital mansion-house, stables, out-houses, &c. and three contiguous tracts of land situate on the West-side of Schuylkill in the township of Blockley and county of Philadelphia, generally known by the name of Landdown, containing 199 acres 104 perches more or less and a meffuage plantation and tract of land in Blockley township aforesaid adjoining Landdown, containing 64 acres one perch. The premises are so well known as to need no particular description. Few seats in America can compare with Landdown for convenience and elegance; it commands a variety of rich beautiful prospects and is remarkably healthy. Terms of sale will be made known by PHILIP NICKLIN, } Attorneys in fact to ROBERT E. GRIFFITH, James Greenleaf. Dec. 12. $123
Just Landing, At South-street wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Hodge, from St. Petersburg, The following Goods: Russia Sail Duck, first quality. Do. Sheeting do. Do. Diaper. Do. Huckaback. Do. Crafs. Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English size. Do. White Candle Tallow. Do. White Soap in small boxes. Do. Cordage of fine yarn. Ravens Duck. Lingols, 1st and 2nd sort. Horse Hair uncurled. Russia Bar Iron. Do. Hoop Iron. Do. Nail Rods. 10 Tons Oakm and Junk. St. Petersburg Clean Hemp. For Sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. October 12. $
WM. HOLDERNESS, No. 76, HIGH-STREET, Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods, Which he will sell, wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms; Amongst which are Some elegant 4-4 and 7-8 Chintzes and Cottons, new patterns Ditto Furniture ditto Ditto Dimity Tamboured, Book, and Jasonet Mullins Ditto in Gold and Silver Ditto Neckcloths, very fine Mantuas of the first quality Silk and Cotton Hosiery Umbrellas of the first quality, assorted Irish Linens, very fine, and Table Linens Marcellas and Cotton Counterpanes Rose Blankets assorted—&c. &c. October 26.
RAISINS. A few Casks and Boxes of Excellent Fresh RAISINS, just received, and for sale by Joseph Anthony & Co. Also a new 11 1-2 inch CABLE, 120 fathoms long. December 5. $
Belt Boston & Nova-Scotia Mackerel, Excellent Halifax Salmon in bbls. 47 bbls. prime Coffee, Belt Boston Beef, Codfish in hds. Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti, and } OIL. Northern Mould and dipt, tallow candles, of a superior quality. A few boxes excellent brown soap, 6 Bales of Corks. 40 Pipes excellent Lisbon Wine. A few sacks of Feathers. A few bales India Mullins. FOR SALE BY JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. October 31. d
A Genteel House. FOR SALE, a new, convenient, three-story HOUSE, situate in Fifth, near Spruce-street. Possession may be had in two months, when it will be finished in a neat modern style. For terms apply at No. 109, Spruce-street, or 109, So. Water-street. December 8. 2$
A Short Delay
In the Drawing of the Canal Lottery, In Washington city, has been unavoidably occasioned by the unforeseen intervention of Mr. Blodgett's Lottery—but as the major part of the tickets are now disposed of, this is to inform the public that the drawing of the Canal Lottery will certainly commence without fail, on the first Monday in January 1797, and those holding tickets, are hereby requested to send a statement of those sold, and those on hand.
NOTLY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of Duddington, GEORGE WALKER, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY, W. M. DUNCANSON. The Printers who gave our advertisements a place in their newspapers, are requested to give this notice admission, as the remaining tickets are expected to be soon above par, and we wish adventurers to be timely informed. Nov. 12. 116w.
New-England Rum, Salmon, Beef, Chocolate, Rice, Boston mould and dipt Candles, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, a few barrels of Cyder, and a few quintals of excellent Table COD-FISH—for sale by Ezekiel Hall, No. 42, North Water-street. December 14th, 1796.
For Sale, AN ELEGANT PHAETON, almost new, with plated Harnets equally new; and also a Pair of handsome CARRIAGE HORSES, warranted good and sound. The whole to be seen at the Indian Queen, in Fourth-street; for terms, apply to THOMAS Mc. KLANE. December 19. 3
For Sale, By Jebu Hollingsworth, & Co. 25 hhd. West-India Rum, 3d and 4th proof, 5 Barrels best Indigo, and, A few thousand bushels of Turk's Island salt. Oct. 17. d.
Washington Lottery. TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 46th and 47th days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. * A SHARE in the NEW THEATRE to be sold on reasonable terms. December 15. testf
Old London particular Madeira Wine, Landing from on board the barque Eagle, Capt. Bates, and for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves. November 20. codtf
For Sale, A capital stand for business—That well known tavern, the Ewe and Lambs, North Front Street, No. 333, in the Northern Liberties; a brick house containing nine fire-places, and ten rooms well finished; good stables and chair-house, with a frame-house on Water street; the building stands on four lots, seventeen feet front each, making a front on front-street, thirty four feet, and nearly the same on Water-street, and is one hundred and forty feet deep from front to back, subject to £8. 10s. each lot per annum, ground rent, this property is near the hay-cales, and public docks, easy communication with the Delaware waters and advantageously situated for business of various kinds. The above premises are now rented until December next at £175 per annum.—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 12. $7w2aw6w.
For Sale, By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels Ditto Herring and Mackerel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kentials Fine and coarse Salt Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work December 1. $tf
SWANN'S Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary. Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street. T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to all gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favors and recommendation.
He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, created for the purposes above described are open for the reception of pupils of every sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, to assist them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the rider; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth all their energy of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which Providence has so bountifully bestowed on them. Also, at his nostril every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience.
The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for what purpose has been hinted by some gentlemen, who with to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection. N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. tth&fif
WANTED,
As COOK, in a private family, A YOUNG WOMAN who can produce good recommendations of an unexceptionable character. Enquire of the Printer. November 17. $tf

NEW THEATRE.
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 23,
Will be presented, A COMEDY, called
The Road to Ruin.
Dornton, Mr. Warren. Harry Dornton, Mr. Cooper. Sulky, Mr. L'Esrange. Silky, Mr. Francis. Goldfinch, Mr. Harwood. Milford, Mr. Fox. Smith, Mr. Darley, jun. Tradesmen, Mitchell, Morgan, &c. Sheriff's Officer, Mr. Warrell. Jacob, Mr. Blisset. Marker, Mr. Warrell, jun. Pollilion, Master Warrell. Mrs. Warren, first time, Mrs. Oldmixon. Sophia, Mrs. Merry. Jenny, Mrs. Francis. Mrs. Ledger, Mrs. Doctor.
To which will be added, A FARCE, called
The Irishman in London.
Captain Seymour, Mr. Fox. Mr. Frost, Mr. Francis. Mr. Callooney, Mr. Darley, jun. Murtoch Delany, with a song Mr. Warren. Edward, Mr. Harwood. Cymon, Mr. Blisset. Louisa, Mrs. Harvey. Caroline, Miss L'Esrange. Cubba, Mrs. Francis.
ON FRIDAY, The Tragedy of
The ORPHAN;
Or, The Unhappy Marriage.
With a New Ballet, composed by Mr. Byrn, called THE BOUQUET: In which will be introduced, the favorite TABOURINE DANCE.
The French company of Comedians, having been honored with considerable applause on their first appearance, will perform again on Saturday next, and every Saturday, until further notice. Particulars will be expressed in future Bills.
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit one Dollar. And Gallery, half a dollar.
Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-Store, No. 50 High-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the theatre, from 10 till 4 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance.
No money or tickets to be returned, nor any person, on any account whatsoever, admitted behind the scenes.
VIVAT RES PUBLICA!
MRS. GRATTAN
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that the first
LADIES' CONCERT
Will be THIS EVENING at the Assembly-Room.
Act I.
Overture, Piel. Song, Mrs. Grattan, "Angels ever bright," Handel. Concerto Piano-Forte, Mrs. Grattan, Krumpholtz. Italian Ballad, Harp, Mrs. Grattan, Milico. Miscellaneous Quartette.
Act II.
Harp Lesson, Mrs. Grattan, Cardon. Song, "Ah je perdo," Mrs. Grattan, Sacchini. Sonata Piano-Forte, Mr. Reinagle, Pleyel. Primrose, ballad, Mrs. Grattan, Webbe. Overture, Abel.
*† To begin precisely at 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Grattan begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that the subscription-book is at her house No 39, North Sixth-street, for the reception of those names who wish to honor her with their commands. A subscription for eight nights 16 dollars, including a Gentleman and Lady's ticket, both transferable—Half-subscriptions 8 dollars, including one ticket—Single ticket 2 dollars.
Mrs. Grattan takes the liberty of requesting the subscribers to send for their tickets any day after Thursday, the 19th of December, at No. 39, North Sixth-street.
*† Single tickets to be had at the Bar of Oellers's Hotel.
December 20
For Sale,
Seven elegant Suites for Buildings,
Opposite the State-House Garden and Congress-Hall; each Lot being 25 feet front on Sixth-street, and 120 feet deep to a 24 feet Court, agreeable to a plan which may be seen at the Coffee-House or at the office of Abraham Shoemaker, No. 124, So. Fourth-street, where the terms will be made known. December 16
*603
INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday the 9th January next, at 11 o'clock.—And agreeably to the act of incorporation a statement of the affairs of the company, will then be laid before them.
SAMUEL W. FISHER, Sec'y. Philadelphia, December 19, 1796. dt 9th Jan.
TO-MORROW MORNING will be Published,
PORCUPINE'S POLITICAL CENSOR, For NOVEMBER, 1796.
CONTAINING OBSERVATIONS
On the Insolent and Seditious Notes, (Attacking the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States)
Communicated to the People, by the late French minister, ADET.
December 20. *1w
Just Arrived,
In the ship Dispatch, Captain Morton, from Havre de-Grace, and for sale by
Isaac Snowden, jun. No. 141,
SOUTH SECOND STREET.
An invoice of Gloves of various kinds, Men's White Silk Hose, Black and White Laces, and a few pieces of Black Silk.
December 2. §xv.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Mr. FENNO, THAT contemptible and drunken vagabond TOM PAINE, who is notoriously destitute of every honest principle, religious, moral or political, has crowned his career of impudence and fallhood with a letter addressed in all the affected familiarity of democratic familiarity, THOMAS PAINE TO GEORGE WASHINGTON. Heavens! what a contract.—Excessive vanity, dauntless impudence and extravagant fallhood are the prevailing ingredients in this democratic dose. The poor, silly sot has been railing at all the world unheeded and despised, and expects now to call attention by the magnitude of his object and the ridiculous extravagance of his defamation—and what has set the madman roaring? His dear friends have been so ungrateful (for I suppose he effected their revolution as well as ours) as to have given him a fraternal embrace in the arms of a prison; and the President of the United States most "unfeelingly" and in the rankness of his ingratitude, neglected to arm the American nation in his behalf, and liberate this French citizen, this member of the National Convention from his imprisonment among the friends of liberty and equality. If he gave himself to the French, as certainly he did, they had a just authority to dispose of him as they thought proper, and it would have been an impertinent interference in the internal affairs of a great and magnanimous nation to have attempted any controul in their treatment of him. If he entered into their service and betrayed them, as he did the committee of foreign affairs of the United States, they had as fair a right to imprison him for his offence, as congress had to dismiss him from office.
This creature of avaricious poverty and deranged ambition, who is the ready and devoted tool of every faction that will pay his price,—who would set the world on fire if he could find six pence by the light—and advocate the climate and government of hell to be popular there, assumes to himself a high rank in the American revolution. His pen, it is true, was useful, whilst the head and heart that directed it were detestable. The manner and means by which his talents in inflammatory composition were engaged in favor of American liberty, like every other known act of his life, shew him to be an unprincipled, mercenary wretch. Dare he pretend that "Common Sense" was the voluntary effusion of his enthusiastic love of liberty? Did he come forward a willing and sincere advocate of our cause, directed by an honest, patriotic principle, and acting with the zeal of freedom and fidelity? On the contrary, it is not known, that he was, at the commencement of our revolutionary troubles, a decided friend of the measures of Great-Britain? And was he not sought out and employed to write on the American side? When thus flattered, persuaded, and, if I mistake not, paid, how easily did he forsake his first impressions, for principles he has none, and violently oppose his former friends and conduct. When peace crowned the success of our arms, PAINE emigrated to Europe—The land of peace afforded no theatre for the exhibition of his factious and malignant talents. He has no sacrifices for her temple. Intrigue, faction, war and desolation are his divinities—To them his days and nights are consecrated—In their service he disregards every tie that unites man with his God, his country and himself—His first attack was upon the tranquillity of Great-Britain—But here he was disgracefully defeated, and had well nigh left his ears as the trophies of that defeat, and the security of his good behavior. At this critical time with him, France presented a glorious scene for the exercise of his talents—Thither he went, and for a little while imposed on his new employers. He was hailed on his arrival as the child and defender of liberty, but was soon discovered to be a hypocritical bastard of discord and faction, and driven from all confidence and respect. He terminated his exploits in France as he did those in America in disgrace and contempt—The rigorous policy of that country confined him in a gaol, while the more lenient measures of this were content with discharging him from all office and trust. Are the ravings of this disappointed madman to be attended to? While I regret there was found any man in the United States so base and hostile to the peace and honor of his country as to publish this letter of infamy, I comfort myself with believing that there is but one man so lost, and that he is now so well known that he can neither add to nor diminish the reputation of my country. DETECTOR. Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1796.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 1796.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Men of reading and reflection long ago concluded that Democrats were no republicans. It was lately conceded in one of the Jacobin papers that this was true. Its being true renders it rather the more strange that it should be acknowledged. It is so however, and Democrats take the name and are welcome to it. It has worn badly enough, and now their French pay-masters have cast it off (for they now reprobate democracy in Paris) our imitative gentry seem to claim it as if like running footmen they had a clear right to the second-hand suit of those whom they serve. The name fits them admirably, as it means that anarchy which rules the constituted authorities or survives their destruction. The use that has been made of the name, to deceive first, and, then to plunder, suits the hypocrisy, the licentiousness, or the need of the different sects that form the democratic party. The credulous dupes may be left out as a distinct sect, for the fact is, they do not keep together in a body, but are scattered among the others, according to the character of the leader they happen to enlist under.
In the rage of despair, an attempt has been made to disgrace the character of federal-republican. Definitions have been quoted from books, implying that it is the power of a few which is meant by republicanism, &c. But these are proofs of that sort of pedantry and indocility which is not made modest by conscious ignorance, nor wise by reading. Let the party be stiled democrats, for two reasons. First, it describes the sort of politics they would introduce—and secondly, it is a name already disgraced and fits the wearers.
Paragraph from the Aurora. "When Mr. PARKER asked what had become of Mr. AMES's patriotism during the revolution, he arose, and laid nothing on that subject."
The Answer.
Mr. Ames was then a boy. It is a point yielded to Mr. Bache that patriotism may be sometimes a fallacious virtue. It is denied that it is a boyish one.
THE DEMONIAC—No. II.
From the Aurora of Yesterday.
What! is not 25,000 dollars a year, drawn out by anticipation, a compensation sufficient for the official duties of the President; and is he himself to declare his country still in his debt, by boasting of his disinterestedness? The law says that 25,000 dollars a year shall be a compensation for his services, and reason says it is quite enough.
It has been said, that ingratitude is the crying sin of republics. I hold a contrary doctrine, that gratitude to individuals is their greatest crime, and oftener leads to slavery than any other cause. When a citizen is called by the voice of his country to an important station, he is honoured, and his best exertions only can repay the debt of gratitude he owes his country. While he is in the service of his country he receives a compensation, in full for his time and trouble, and when he retires after having done his duty, he has but done his duty. If a balance remains, it is of gratitude due the people by the individual, for the honor conferred on him. A contrary doctrine will make slaves of us all.
The malice of Jacobin hearts is well known;—but there seems something inexplicably wrong in the make and operation of their brain
The President is denied, in the Aurora, all claim to gratitude, because, if he has done well—(mind the impudence of that if)—he has done no more than his duty, which he is paid by his salary for doing. Gratitude, when it goes beyond that, would endanger the liberty of a republic.
This is rather a new doctrine. When the Aurora gives details of French victories, the editor is never tired, though his readers are, of the praises due to the French soldiers, because, they did their duty in the battle. Why praise Frenchmen for doing their duty? They have bread, and meat, and wages. If the President were a Frenchman, would he be entitled to praise and thanks?
Put a plainer case. Is not the Aurora deserving of praise, for its hardy zeal in the cause, beyond the ordinary reward of the subscription money? Surely it is worth more than money to exult at the prospect of our being involved in disputes with France, our trade preyed upon, and our nation snubbed and spit upon, as if it was St. Domingo, or a party-coloured rabble of Victor Hughes's men. To exult in this case, to justify the aggressors, and to join in condemning America, is merit—it is more than duty—and justly claims some other reward than money.
RICHMOND, (Virginia,) Dec. 10, 1796. AN ANECDOTE.
At the late election of a President and Vice President, a gentleman of the name of Leven Powell, had wisdom and firmness enough to vote for George Washington and John Adams, notwithstanding the insidious arts of the elector from Carolina, to induce a belief that it was essential for America to conciliate with the French directory, by voting for Thomas Jefferson. At the play on the last evening, a certain Isham Randolph, supposing himself surrounded by birds of a feather, undertook to call upon the Orchestra, for "God save the king, for Leven Powell!"—the intended wit created a democratic grin for the moment, but a young gentleman by the name of Chester, demanded of Randolph what he meant? Nothing sir, cried the Poltroon—very well, if you meant nothing, it may be easily settled—there sits Mr. Powell, tell him you meant nothing, and ask his pardon. He did so, and saved himself from the chastisement he deserved.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, December 14.
Continuation of the debate on the address in answer to the President's speech.
Mr. Swanwick did not know that any gentleman had objected to that part of the paragraph in question which spoke of our grateful sense of the kindness of providence, for the benefits we enjoyed; but it was the impropriety of contrasting our situation with that of other nations which was principally objected to. And was it right, he asked, to tell Providence that we were more enlightened than other nations? certainly not, rather let us rejoice that it is so, but not offend others by making our boasts of it. Mr. Swanwick again noticed the losses sustained in our commerce, from the British, French and Algerines. The only remedy for which he believed was a naval force. Was this, he asked a cause for exultation? He thought not. He feared the revenues of this country would certainly suffer from the present stagnation of commerce. He had himself experienced considerable losses; but the evil was not a partial but a general one; and, as he did not feel the prosperous situation in which this country was placed, he could not consent to violate his feelings by expressions contrary to them. The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Ames) in the last session spoke at great length, on the horrors of war; which he looked upon as inevitable, if the British treaty then under discussion, was not carried into effect. But now, when a prospect of war, appears from another quarter, its miseries seem to be forgotten, and he almost calls his country to the conflict. He left the gentleman to account for such inconsistency.—The same gentleman had made a comparison of a shipwreck, which he thought totally inapplicable. Were the nations to which this country were compared in a state of shipwreck? If we consult their own account of themselves, as he had before noticed, they called themselves the most free and enlightened. Mr. Swanwick concluded by saying that he neither discarded Providence, nor was willing to think too lowly of our prosperity, but he did not wish to make our boast, as to risk the offending of other nations.
On a call for the committee to rise (it being past three o'clock.) A motion was put to that effect, and lost 43 to 31.
Mr. Giles hoped the committee would have risen, that he might to-morrow have had an opportunity of replying to some observations which had fallen from different gentlemen; for though he thought he had expressed himself so as not to be misunderstood, it seems he was mistaken. It was not wonderful, he said, that
the popularity of the President should be drawn into this debate. It had been too common to do this; but he trusted the weight which was wished to be given to arguments from that circumstance would not be very great; and as to the committee who prepared the address before them having been unanimous in agreeing to it, that would have little effect upon him. He cared not for the unanimity of that committee though it appeared strange that the fact should have been so stated. It had been complained that if the President was not to be complimented upon his wisdom and firmness in his administration, there would be no room left for compliment. He was of a different opinion. At any rate he was unwilling to allow his administration had been wise and firm. Gentlemen had called upon him to produce instances of his want of wisdom and firmness. He said he would not seek for more than one, which was in the case of the British treaty, the consequence of which he believed was the present misunderstanding with the French government; for though many causes of offence were mentioned in the French minister's note which had taken place prior to the British treaty, yet as these grievances had never before been spoken of, it was evident that the British treaty had called them forth. And gentlemen might lay what they pleased about the law of nations, no neutral nation ought to grant that to one belligerent power, which should prove an injury to its rival. Look at Europe, said he, and see what joy was shewn by Britain on the accomplishment of the late treaty, and with what contrary feelings it was received by France.
The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Ames) when the British Treaty was the subject was overcome by the prospect of war, but now he seemed willing to embrace all those horrors, and was loud in his calls of support of the executive. He spoke of foreign influence, and called upon the world to judge between them. He supposed us upon the eve of war with France. If so he would remind the house that such an event would be a disastrous one to this country, as no nation had the power of injuring us more than the French, and none that we had in our power less to annoy. Yet that gentleman exclaimed, Now is the time to come forth to support the government! The War-hoop and Hatchet, of which the gentleman spoke last session so feelingly had now lost all their horror. If this situation was produced by the improper conduct of the executive, it was enough to prevent him from giving his vote in favour of the President's wife and firm administration. But the gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Smith) said there was an attempt to divide the President from the other branches of the government. Mr. Giles said the President had no advice in this business but that of the Senate. He would ask that house, he would ask all America, whether, if that instrument had been laid upon the table of that house, before it had received the sanction of the Executive, it would have been approved there? He was certain it would not. It was his opinion, it was the opinion of his constituents, that it was a ruinous measure, and this would, ere long, be the opinion of America.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Sitgreaves) had compared our notice of the calamitous situation of Europe to a man cautioning his family against the follies of his neighbours: but, said Mr. Giles, suppose that neighbour was present? They were carrying on a conversation about the French nation, which would be published. He believed, indeed, that an organ of a foreign nation had been present during the debate. How then would the comparison of the gentleman bear?
Gentlemen had been charged with a desire of striking out the expressions of our grateful sense of the kindness of Providence; but was it not known, that the motion to strike out, was with a view of introducing something more unexceptionable when recommitted? He thought there was scope enough to compliment the President, without pinning gentlemen down to write Scoundrel on their own foreheads, by expressing approbation of measures, which they had always opposed? he hoped therefore, the motion would prevail, and the answer would be recommitted.
Mr. Williams said, although he was convinced that the necessary attention would not be paid to any observations made at that late hour, yet he would not be satisfied by giving a silent vote on such an important occasion. He would, therefore, beg the indulgence of the house for a few moments, while he went over some objections which had been stated by Mr. Giles. Mr. Williams said, it was no new thing to be told by that gentleman, that the President's popularity would influence the house, or, that he (Mr. Giles) would say he would speak his own opinion. Mr. Williams hoped he should be credited in not only speaking his own opinion, but that of his constituents, when he said, the address to the President was founded on truth, and this assertion, said Mr. Williams, is confirmed by the proceedings not only of the legislature of the state he had the honour to represent, but also that of the gentleman's own state, together with all the different legislatures in the union, which had been in session since the President's farewell address. But, said Mr. Williams, the gentleman (Mr. Giles) appears to have summed up his objections to the wisdom and firmness of the President in two points. The one was, respecting the British treaty, and the other, that of his having his name in the journals of this house, in opposition to the administration of the executive. With respect to the first, said Mr. Williams, this nation had a right to enter into a treaty with Great-Britain, or it could not be said we were an independent people; and he trusted we should be justified in so doing by France.—Did not the ambassador of France, in 1778, deliver a paper to the British court, declaring, that the French nation had entered into a treaty with the United States, and at the same time, stated, that great attention had been paid by the contracting parties, not to stipulate any exclusive advantage to the French nation, and that there was reserved, on the part of the United States, the liberty of treating with every other nation whatsoever, upon the same footing of equality and reciprocity. But, says the gentleman (Mr. Giles) no advantage ought to be given to an enemy. Mr. Williams observed, that he was convinced that no advantage was given to Britain; but, on the contrary, the article complained of, must, in its operation be beneficial to France; as it is an encouragement for American vessels to go to their ports. It ensures them against loss, if they happen to be interrupted in their voyage.

Mr. Williams observed, that with respect to the gentleman's objections respecting the Journals, he hoped, that, as the opposition was against the President, for his perseverance in not being drawn into a war, to embrace our hands in the blood of one nation, to gratify the hatred, or serve the interest of another, we should now (as it was the last time) agree to the report, and altho' the gentleman (Mr. Giles) supposed it to be the interest of France to go to war with us, yet he did not think so; but if it was their interest, nothing would stop them.—It was the interest of this country to be at peace, and he would do every thing consistent with the honour of our nation to keep so.
Let us, said Mr. Williams, individually endeavour to eradicate from our minds those opinions, which we may have allowed to acquire a growth that overflows the dictates of unbiased truth and justice; let us each individually consider, whether we have not allowed our immediate and particular interests to influence our public conduct; and with a view to temporary advantage to ourselves, given a sanction to measures, which, unless timely checked, may put in hazard those blessings which a constitution founded like the constitution of the United States, not on the vision of a heated or disempowered imagination, but on principles which unsearched in their operations, by the arm of violence, or misrepresentation of calumny, must necessarily produce, and when we shall have traced them in the wisdom which directed, and the humour which effected the revolution, let us then consider the man who hath been the instrument.—
The committee rose, had leave to sit again, and the house adjourned.
Thursday, December 15. In Committee of the whole house, on the answer to the President's Address.
Mr. Nicholas had wished to have had this business settled as agreeably as possible. He thought himself at liberty to vote for the paragraph now before the committee, because he was satisfied that the present administration had, in many instances been wise and firm. In this address it could not be meant to include pending measures. He should think himself wrong if he forebore to express the regret which his constituents felt for the retiring of the President from office. Mr. Nicholas, however, considered the style of compliment as too strong.—He imagined that it might be better expressed for the sake of general accommodation to the sentiments of members.
Mr. Rutherford lamented that gentlemen should have a mistaken zeal for the President by introducing expressions into the answer before them which could not be subscribed unanimously. The division of sentiment which had taken place in the house on the occasion, would give the world an idea that there was a party who wished to criminate the President, and to rob him of those patriotic virtues which he possessed. There was no such thing. Every one and his colleagues amongst the rest, esteemed the virtues of that great man; and if there had been any slip in his conduct, the American people were generous and knew that to err was human, and that other persons were equally to blame with him. He was sorry, therefore to see so warm a zeal, endeavouring to grasp at too much. They were not only to consider the wisdom and patriotism of our chief magistrate and great deliverer under divine providence but also the situation in which we stand with respect to the Republic of France. We seemed to be in a delicate situation, and we ought to act with the greatest coolness and circumspection. He therefore hoped the answer would be so amended as to pass unanimously.
Mr. Livingston hoped the answer to the address of the President would have been so drafted, as to have avoided this debate. He still hoped, that the candour of the gentlemen who advocated this address, and of those who opposed it, would admit of such amendments, as might make it pass unanimously. With this view, when the present motion was disposed of, he should move to strike out some words, for the purpose of inserting others. He had not the same opinion of the first paragraph proposed to be struck out by the gentleman from Virginia with other gentlemen. It did not appear to him to draw consolation from the misfortunes of other nations; and the comparison of a gentleman, who had likened our situation to that of members of the same family, had considerable weight upon his mind. The only objection he had to the paragraph, was to the single expression of "tranquil prosperity." He did not think that the present situation of the United States would warrant such an expression. There were similar objections to other parts of the address, which might easily be removed by amendments. He should therefore vote against striking out the eight clauses, in order that they might be amended, so as to prove generally acceptable.
Mr. Giles's motion was then put and negatived. Mr. Parker wished to renew his motion for striking out the words "freest and most enlightened in the world."
Mr. Harper believed his motion would supercede that of the gentleman just sat down, because it contemplated the striking out of a greater portion of the answer, and because it had already been submitted to the house. Having already given his reasons for wishing his motion to prevail, he should not again trouble the house with them, but merely submit it to their decision. It was to strike out all that part of the answer, from the words "retirement from office," at the end of the seventh paragraph, to the words "may you long, &c." at the beginning of the last; and to insert "and to avail ourselves of this occasion, since no suitable one may hereafter occur, of disclosing those warm emotions of respect, gratitude and affection, with which we, no less than our constituents, have been inspired by a life, equally illustrious for the wisdom, integrity and patriotism whereby its public conduct have been guided, and fortunate in the happy influence which the exercise of those virtues has produced on the prosperity of our country."
Mr. Freeman objected to the substitute offered by Mr. Harper, because it did not contain a sentiment in the original which he very much approved, viz. "Yet we cannot be unmindful, that your moderation and magnanimity twice displayed by retiring from your exalted station, afford examples no less rare and instructive to mankind, than valuable to a republic."
Mr. Harper said he had no objection to the admission of that sentiment into his substitute, which might easily be done.
Mr. Ames hoped the motion to strike out would not prevail. The original, he said, having been printed and in the hands of members, had the advantage of being well weighed, and he trusted generally approved: but any substitute would not have that advantage, besides that he thought the sentiments being crowded together in the way proposed, would drag heavily along.
The motion was put and negatived, there being only 25 votes for it.
Mr. Parker then urged his motion. Mr. W. Smith hoped the words in question would not be struck out. The reason assigned yesterday for striking out these words was that they might offend other nations who conceived themselves as free and enlightened as we. Gentlemen did not say what nation would take umbrage; but he supposed they alluded to the French republic. If, however, he could show those gentlemen that that republic had used a similar language, in which they called themselves the greatest nation in the world, he trusted they would feel easy as far as respected any offence to them. In looking over some papers, he had met with several bombastical expressions in a note of Barthelemy's, a report to the convention of Laviere, and of Cambaceres in the name of the three committees. He read these, and hoped they would remove from the minds of gentlemen all ideas of offence to the French republic.
Mr. Parker said, when he made this motion he neither had the French Republic in view nor any other nation. His objection to the expression was, that if we were more free and enlightened than others, it was not becoming in us to make the declaration. Our government, he said, was as free as any in existence; and as to our being enlightened, we might be more so than others. His objection went against the declaration. But, however enlightened we might be, our enlightened understanding had been far exceeded by Denmark and Sweden, who had preferred their neutrality amidst the jarring interests of Europe—their vessels could pass un molested on the ocean; even the Helvetic Republic had preferred its neutrality inviolate. The seamen of these countries were not seized and carried on board men of war, nor for leaving their prison ships. The brother of a member of that house, he said had been shot at in this situation. It was true, he was not killed, but the shot was levelled at him. Was this, he asked, preserving our dignity? When the gentlemen from Massachusetts (Mr. Ames) last session spoke of the probability of a war with Great-Britain, he said, he was armed at all points like a Porcupine. It was then our business to be quiet—to put ourselves up in a shell like a Tortoise. Peace was to be preferred at any rate; whilst the British were seizing our property and impressing our seamen, whom they scourged and treated in the most cruel manner, yet all must be still, not a word about resistance. When the Executive sent an Envoy to treat with the British King, he trusted to the justice and magnanimity of his majesty! Was this fit language for this country to hold to Britain? The most petty principality in Europe would have thought itself debased by such a conduct.—What was the result? A disgraceful Treaty. This was the act of an administration which they were called upon to apprise. He yet believed the President wise and virtuous, but he had, perhaps, persons about him who had advised him to this unwise and impolitic act.
The gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Ames) had told them, we were on the eve of a war with France; the greatest nation, said Mr. Parker, on earth, a nation who was fighting in the cause of liberty, and who had carried her victories to every part of Europe, whose exploits in war Rome never exceeded. This he thought was not a situation in which to exult. We may, said he, think well of ourselves. He believed the people to be wise, the government good, but the administration bad. The gentleman from Massachusetts had said, we are desirous of peace; but if the French are determined on war, we are ready to meet them. Where he asked, were our ships, or our armies? This gentleman had told them last session of the tomahawk and of the mother bleeding over her child. He would not deal in metaphor with that gentleman, but he would ask him for his consistency. Why peace with England, but with France, say we are ready to meet them? Where was the last war? Did he meet the enemy? He believed not. But added he, I saw such cruelties committed by the British, as would make the stoutest shudder!
Mr. Parker said when Gen. O'Hara left Portsmouth he went into it and found a house as large as that hall full of people ill of the small-pox, many of them blind, whom O'Hara had left without a nurse or any assistance.—The gentleman from S. Carolina had seen a British court; he had not. He had seen some of their lords indeed, but he found them like other men.—If, he said, the French made war upon this country, he should certainly fight against them. He did not fear them; but he disliked to take up arms against a free people. Kingcraft and Priestcraft had too long governed the world with an iron rod: more enlightened times, he trusted, were approaching and he hoped ere long republicanism would cover the earth.—He wished the words to be struck out.
Mr. Harper said he did not feel the least disposition to follow the gentleman just sat down through his censures on our own administration. Nor did he see what relation this had to the matter in hand. The question was, whether we should make the declaration before them or not. And he thought the thing of little consequence; because, if we were the most free and enlightened, it was well, and other nations would see it. Why, then, travel into a field of invective against administration. Suppose this was as base as he could make it, it would not follow that all the rest of America were wicked. If all his assertions were true, therefore, he might vote against his own motion.
A great deal, Mr. Harper observed, had been said about pacific intentions, war, &c. Strangers, or gentlemen who had not heard the whole of the debate, would suppose, that the question before the committee was the subject of a declaration of war, tho' it was merely to determine whether we should call ourselves free and enlightened. Yet the gentleman from Virginia was very pacifically inclined to all nations. The sum and substance of the whole story was, that this gentleman was pacifically inclined towards the nation which seemed to have hostile views against this country. He hoped, however, they should not enter on fields of discussion,
which could only serve to irritate and prolong the business, nor give scope to their recollection of every thing that had been pleasing or displeasing to them, but vote on the simple question. The gentleman from Virginia had said, that when compared to Denmark, Sweden, or the Helvetic republic, our administration had been very unwise indeed. Now it happens, said Mr. Harper, that the gentleman has been very unfortunate in his comparison; for Sweden and Denmark submitted to the same kind of treatment which we have submitted to. As to the Swiss cantons, they were in alliance with the only nation that could successfully annoy them, owing to their inland and mountainous situation. He did not see therefore any wisdom in their conduct. Whilst, said he, with many difficulties on our hands, we have still preserved peace, and escaped the effects of European broils, much better than any of us expected.
[Debate to be continued.]
Monday, December 19. The militia bill was taken up in committee of the whole. The first section provides for a division of the militia into two classes, the first to comprise those between 20 and 25 years of age, the other those between 25 and 40; the first class to devote a considerable portion of time in military duties, the other to be considered as a corps de reserve. The principle of this section was objected to, on account chiefly of the great expense of time and money which the execution of the plan would require, and it was moved to strike it out. A motion, however was made for the rising of the committee, which obtained, and the committee obtained leave to sit again.
On motion of Mr. Livingston, a committee was appointed to enquire and report, by bill or otherwise, what alterations appeared necessary in the penal code of the United States.
A petition from Stephen Moylan, commissioner of loans for the state of Pennsylvania, praying an increase of salary, was read, and referred to the committee on that subject.
Mr. Gallatin obtained leave of absence for ten days.
Mr. Harper moved, that the committee of the whole should be discharged from further considering the militia bill, with a view that it should be re-committed to a select committee. The motion was negatived.
On motion of Mr. Heath, resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any and what alteration ought to be made in the existing laws, to enforce the payment of monies due the United States, by the different officers of the revenue. Adjourned.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20 1796.
   RETURN OF VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT Adams Jefferson Burr Franklin Joy Clinton Washington Johnston O. Elsworth     New-Hampshire, 6 6   Massachusetts, whole-Island, 16 13 2   Connecticut, 4 4 4   Vermont, 9 4 5   New-York, 12 12   New-Jersey, 7 7   Pennsylvania, 1 2 14 13   Delaware, 3 3   Maryland, 7 4 4 3 2   Virginia, 1 1 10 1 15 3 1   Kentucky,   Tennessee,   North-Carolina, 1 1 11 6 1   South-Carolina,   Georgia,   Total,  
MARRIED, last Evening, by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. EDWARD HARRIS, Merchant; late of England, to Miss JANE USTLER, daughter of the Rev. Mr. Ustick, of this city.
This day his Excellency Thomas Mifflin was proclaimed Governor of this Commonwealth with the customary formalities.
The New York papers by this day's mail, say it is probable that Edward Livingston, Esq. is re-elected a member of Congress.
The ship Charleston, capt. Garman, is arrived in the river, in 7 days from Charleston.
On Saturday, at twelve o'clock, agreeably to appointment, Dr. Rush delivered his Eulogium in the Presbyterian Church, in High-street, on the late Mr. RITTENHOUSE. The Doctor commenced his Oration with an account of the birth of the great philosopher whose eulogy he was about to make, and proceeded to give an account of all the material transactions of his life, till he came to the awful period of his death, in all which he found occasion to pay the highest tribute of praise to the deceased. Indeed, we believe, we shall be joined in sentiment by all who heard it, in pronouncing the Oration a most masterly composition, and that it was pronounced with all the ability of an ORATOR and with all the feeling of a FRIEND. The Church was exceedingly full, but very attentive. The President of the United States, the Members of Congress, and of the Legislature of this State, the foreign Ministers, the Philosophical Society, Medical Students, &c. were a part of the auditory on this solemn and affecting occasion.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Mr. Fenno, IN a pamphlet published yesterday, under the title of "An Address to certain Bank Directors," is contained the following paragraph:
"A certain bank director applied to a stationer some short time ago, to have a handsome bank book made. After the stationer had completed his work, agreeable to order, he was so much
pleased with its elegance, that he resolved to furnish himself with one equally handsome, and exactly like it. A few days after, the stationer sent his new and pretty bank book to the bank, to get a small note wrote in. To his surprise his pretty book was returned with a credit for a note which had been discounted (FOR THE DIRECTOR) for eighteen thousand dollars. The accidental resemblance of two elegant bank books caused this mistake; but it also discovered a fact that points with silent energy at the bank proceedings."
The stationer alluded to, deems it but justice to the bank director in question, to declare, that the whole contents of the above paragraph are absolutely destitute of even the smallest shadow of foundation. M. C.
December 20, 1796.
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 17.
ANOTHER FIRE IN SAVANNAH.
Captain Hughes who arrived yesterday from Savannah, which he left on the 6th inst. we learn, brings an account of another fire in that unfortunate city. Not having seen captain Hughes, we could not obtain any further particulars than that it occurred a day or two previous to his sailing, occasioned, perhaps, by the smoking ruins of the late fire; and that twenty more houses had been laid in ashes.
NEWBERN, December 3.
A letter from South Carolina, states, that Mr. Pinckney will undoubtedly have all the votes of the electors of that state, for Vice President of the United States: but that the votes for President will be considerably divided between Messrs. Adams and Jefferson.
The honorable brigadier-general Benjamin Smith, Esq. is elected speaker of the Senate, and the hon. John Leigh, Esq. speaker of the House of Commons.
Pantheon, AND RICKETTS'S AMPHITHEATRE. Corner of Chestnut and Sixth-streets. For EQUESTRIAN and STAGE PERFORMANCES.
To-morrow evening, Wednesday, Dec. 21, Will be presented the following entertainments, viz.
HORSEMANSHIP, by the Equestrian troop.
A Comedy, in two Acts, called, The Lying Valet.
 Sharp (the Lying Valet) Mr. Chambers  Gayless, Mr. Jones  Justice Guttie, Mr. Durang  Beau Trippet, Mr. Tompkins, and Dick, Mr. Sully  Mallissa, Miss Robinson  Mrs. Gadabout, Mrs. Durang  Mrs. Trippet, Mrs. Tompkins, and Kitty Fry, Mrs. Chambers  A COMIC DANCE, called The Dwarf; or, The Warrior's Wonder.
A Song by Miss Robinson. In the course of the evening, a Duet by Mr. and Mrs. Chambers.
The whole to conclude with the Grand Pantomime of Don Juan; or, The Libertine Destroyed.
Doors to open at 5, and the Performances to commence at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
** The days of performances, to be Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from messrs. Blair M c Clenachan and Patrick Moore, of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M c Clenachan and P. Moore, and from Blair M c Clenachan in his separate capacity; to which, by the laws of the land, all the joint as well as separate property of the said Gentlemen, is, and ought to be, liable. And whereas it is clearly and satisfactorily ascertained, that Mr. Blair M c Clenachan, of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston, his son-in-law, to his daughter, Miss M c Clenachan, and to his son, George M c Clenachan, several large and valuable real estates, as well as considerable personal property, in the city and county of Philadelphia, in the county of Lancaster, in the county of New-Castle on Delaware, and elsewhere, with a view, as it is apprehended, to defeat the Creditors in the recovery of their just debts.—This is, therefore, to forewarn all persons whomsoever, against the purchase from the said grantees, or either of them, of any portion of the said real or personal property, as the most vigorous measures will without delay be taken to render the same liable to the just demands of the Creditors.
By order of the Creditors. Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, Isaac Norton, William M c Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Committee: Philadelphia, December 17th, 1796. 20th.
FOR SALE.
A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are sown in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing.
The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat.
The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by
Mordecai Lewis, Surviving Executor. Oct. 31. 1796

FOR SALE. A PLANTATION, ABOUT 12 miles from this City, situate in Abington Township, Montgomery County; containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stable, sheds, barnacles, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit, about 12 acres of good meadow well watered, and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 1st of April next. Property in this City will be taken in exchange. Enquire at No. 37, Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. tiff
TO BE SOLD, A LEASE for seven years, from the 25th March next, in that capital and beautiful FARM, called PROSPECT-HILL,
Situated within one quarter of a mile from the Brandywine Mills, and half a mile from the borough of Wilmington. The dwelling house is built of stone, two stories high, gently finished, and contains four handsome rooms on a floor, besides an entry, with capital closets, and convenient cellars. It is generally thought to command the most agreeable prospect of the Delaware, from the force of that river to the Capes. This prospect is greatly embellished by a full view of a vast body of meadow, through which the Christina and Brandywine creeks are seen winding in beautiful meanders. Near the house are a Kitchen, a spacious stone stable and hay loft, a barn, a carriage house, milk-house, &c. and a well of pure water as any on the continent. The garden contains an acre and quarter of land, abounding with fruit, and particularly with peach trees, of the very best kind, brought from Maryland, and in full bearing. There is, moreover, on the place, a young, apple orchard beginning to bear, and several old trees that produce abundantly, besides cherry and other ornamental trees, in great numbers. The farm consists of near sixty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of encumbrances, except taxes, twenty of which are now in excellent clover and timothy, and ten more will be ready for sowing next spring. A residence of nearly 8 years has convinced the subscriber that the situation is remarkably healthy. The great post road from Philadelphia to the Southward runs within twenty yards of the house. In a word, the beauties and conveniences of this situation cannot be enumerated in an advertisement, and when examined, will probably command the attention of any person who is desirous of living at one of the most elegant country seats on the continent. The purchaser may enter on the premises next spring, or perhaps, this fall, if application be immediately made to Doctor NICHOLAS WAY in Philadelphia, to Doctor WHARTON, on the premises, or, in his absence, to Mr. GEORGE TRUITT, in Wilmington. A quantity of excellent Hay, Grain in the ground, some Stock, &c. may be had by the purchaser at the time of sale. Nov. 7 endit
James M'Alpin, Taylor, No. 3, South Fourth Street, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors. He has on hand an extensive assortment of the Most Fashionable GOODS, And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most Fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctual attention to them. November 10. vs
The Elephant IS RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE. THE public are respectfully informed, that this animal is to be seen every day, from 8 o'clock in the morning till 10 in the evening, in Market-street, No. 106, south side, between Third and Fourth-streets. Admittance a quarter of a dollar, that every citizen may see him.
At the request of many persons it will be exhibited on evenings from five to eight o'clock, at half a dollar each. The room will be well lighted. November 7.
Treasury of the United States. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum. 1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, intituled an act in addition to an act, intituled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit: "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital." Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock." 2d. All distinction between payments on account of interest and principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I _____ do make, constitute and appoint my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also, an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and fulfil such, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and _____ Sealed and Delivered in presence of, BE IT KNOWN, that on the _____ day of _____ afore me personally came _____ within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed Seal the day and year last above said. Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 17 of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. July 23.
by virtue hereof. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the _____ day of _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and _____ Sealed and Delivered in presence of, BE IT KNOWN, that on the _____ day of _____ afore me personally came _____ within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed Seal the day and year last above said. Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. July 23.
The Partnership between Israel Whelen and Joseph J. Miller, Trading under the firm of Whelen & Miller, was Dissolved, by articles of agreement, on the 15th day of February last; but the said Joseph had a right, by the said articles, to use the name of the firm for a certain time, which has now expired, and of which this public notice is given. All persons indebted to the said co-partnership will please to make payment to Joseph J. Miller, to enable him to adjust and discharge the debts due from the company. Israel Whelen. Joseph J. Miller. Philadelphia, December 16, 1796. 17*16
Horses taken in, For the Winter Season, And fed on clover hay at the Subscriber's place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road, where good stabling is provided, and great care will be taken of them William Bell. Nov. 23. mwfwmwhif.
Bank of North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for twelve Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Bank on Monday the 9th of January at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 6. $191.
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street.
TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—A Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patten Lottery, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mth
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c. Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it. N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wf
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000   dwelling-houses, } cash 30,000, are }   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 cash prize of 10,000   2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 do. 1,000 10,000   20 do. 500 10,000   100 do. 100 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 10 10,000   15,000 do. 10 150,000   16,739 Prizes.   33,261 Blanks.   50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 20,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A nett deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGETT.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wall's Cooper's Ferry.
SALT PETRE. A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 23, South Third-Street. November 5.
Washington Canal Lottery, No. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-five thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. I.    Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   7 flat drawn } 5,000 35,000   Tickets, each } 1,000 6,000   6 ditto 1,000 6,000   10 ditto 400 4,000   20 ditto 100 2,000   55 ditto 50 2,750   5750 ditto 12 69,000   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 
580 Prizes, 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. $75,000 17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, $175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
Paterion Lottery.
FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize. viz.    1 Prize of 5000 dollars 5000   1 do. 1000 1000   1 do. 500 500   5 do. 200 1000   20 do. 100 2000   99 do. 50 4950   200 do. 25 5000   2000 do. 10 20,000   5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000   2332 Prizes. 44,450   4018 Blanks. 
6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450 By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the superintendents of the Paterion Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery.
The lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tickets may be procured. Dated this 17th day of June, 1796. J. N. CUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, } Managers. JONATHAN RHEA, STATE OF THE WHEEL.
  1 Prize of 5000 5000   1 do. 1000 1000   1 do. 500 500   5 do. 200 1000   20 do. 100 2000   90 do. 50 4500   165 do. 25 4125   The five last drawn tickets, 1000 each, 5000   Being all the valuable prizes, besides a full proportion of the 10 dollars.   As the Lottery is considerably more than one third drawn, the value of the undrawn tickets is greatly increased, and it is worth the notice of those who hold tickets in the old scheme, that they can exchange their tickets for those in the above, if they apply soon, and at a moderate advance considering the now real value of an undrawn ticket.   The tickets being nearly all sold, the drawing in future will be ofener, and the Lottery soon finished. November 12. mws 
By Authority.
Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-Street.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY,
For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.    1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000   1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000   3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000   4 do. of 2,000 do. 8,000   20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000   30 do. of 500 do. 15,000   80 do. of 200 do. 16,000   200 do. of 100 do. 20,000   300 do. of 50 do. 15,000   1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor of the first drawn no. 5 500   5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessors of the five last drawn nos 15,000   9400 do. 15 do. 141,000   10,054 Prizes 300,000   10,046 Blanks   30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 
All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kerchner, William Witman, Joseph Hessler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796. Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Paterion Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. October 7. aawtf
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST, Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth. Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. * * He lives in Chestnut-Street, No. 135, above Fourth-Street. November 26. ttt
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Monday the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms, In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of the same days. In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels. Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday evening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season. For terms, &c. enquire at his house, No. 134, Market-Street. Oct. 17. tiff
A Manufactory FOR SALE.
A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13. ttt
Twenty Guineas Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantaloon, and whole boots much worn. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him to that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14*imzawtf
SAMUEL RICHARDET
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the fifth day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Piqua; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Port-Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Greenville; at Picque Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Port Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort St. Joseph; at Fort Miamis; at any place from Fort Miamis to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; and at Ouatanon.
If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz. One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar. Two pounds of Soap. One pound of Candles, } per hundred rations
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depredations of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, —No. 119— CHESTNUT-STREET. (Price Eight Dollars per Annum.)