Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-02-15 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1385.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
For Freight or Charter, THE SLOOP Nancy, SHE is a good vessel, sails fast, carries about 500 barrels, and will take in Freight to proceed Coastwise, or for the West Indies.
February 14 FOR SALE, ON BOARD SAID VESSEL, A few coils Cordage, CANDLES, and SHOES. For Sligo and Killibegs, The American Ship Nancy, Cuthbert Riggs, master.
William Bell; Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens 25 Pipes Brandy Madeira Wine; Indigo, Russia Mats, Also, A few barrels Prime IRISH BEEF, PORK, OATMEAL, &c.
CUSTOM-HOUSE, February 13, 1797. Sales at Auction. AT the Custom House, on Monday next, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, for payment of duties, having remained in the stores beyond the time limited by law, the following goods will be sold.
The Elephant, New exhibited, was bought for Ten Thousand Dollars. He is 3 years old, 6 feet high, growing to 18 feet. He eats 150 weight a-day, and drinks a barrel of water; he has drunk some days forty bottles of porter, drawing the corks with his trunk.
Red Clover Seed, Fresh red Clover Seed of the best quality, in bags of 4 bushels each. Madeira wine in pipes, fit for immediate use. Tenerife wine in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks. Ditto do. first quality, for the use of private families.
Philip Nicklin & Co. IMPERIAL T E A S 17 Tubs Quicksilver 2 Chubs Bandanna Handkerchiefs. A few chests Manchester Goods, well assorted in Cor-duroy, Thickets, Ginghams, Mullines, Dimities, &c.
A convenient STABLE SITUATED in Laurel Court—3 Stalls therein to be rented, with the privilege of using the Hay-Loft. Eight years of the time of service of a NEGRO MAN for sale. He is accustomed to horse work, and capable of taking care of Horses. Inquire of the Printer.
RICE, 180 Tierces Rice for Sale by Samuel Breck, Jun. No. 89 South Third Street. LIKEWISE, 25 or 30 Pockets COTTON, and A Quantity I. H. SHERRY WINE, 50 Casks SWEET OIL, &c. &c.
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.
CAMILLA, Or A Picture of Youth. By the authors of Evelina and Cecilia, to be comprised in five volumes, at half a dollar each, payable on delivery—Printed at New-York, by Mr. John Bull.
For Sale, By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30.
Mr. Pickering's Letter, This Day Published, AND FOR SALE BY THE EDITOR, Price three eights of a Dollar. THE Letter of the Secretary of State, to Mr. Pickering, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, to the French Republic.
ALF PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of the late DAVID KENNEDY Esquire, either by note, bill, bond, book account, or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, without delay, and all persons having any just demands against said Estate, are desired to exhibit the same for adjustment.
Wants a Place, A WAITER in a gentleman's House, a young man who has lived for a considerable time in some of the first houses in the city, and whose character is sure; or would engage with a single gentleman to attend on him.
Notice To the American Sailors returned from Algiers. YOU are requested to call at my house, on Thursday, the 16th instant, at ten o'clock, to receive the money I collected for you.
Peter Borger, No. 129 Mulberry-Street, HAS imported by the brig Tryal, captain Robert Knox, and the Good Friends, captain Smith, from Hamburg, 7000 Empty French bottles, 200 do. demijohns, 246 do. filled with beans and lentils, 100 Hand Engines, 100 Ps. Platillas, 200 White Rolls.
A Wet Nurse, WANTS A PLACE, A YOUNG Woman, with a good breast of milk. She can be well recommended. Inquire at Mr. Morrow's, Gun-Smith, opposite the State-House, Chestnut-Street.
A Principal Book-Keeper IS wanted in one of the Public Offices. Enquire of the Printer. February 10. 50 Dollars Reward.
LOST, last evening, between eight and nine o'clock, as the subscriber was going to his house at the Falls of Schuylkill, from the house of his father-in-law, Mr. Francis Stewart, in Sugar-alley, between Sixth and Seventh-streets, above Market-street, A black POCKET-BOOK, Containing 1190 Dollars, in Bank-Notes.
A Quantity of Brandy, FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds Old Rye, in cases of 40 dozen each Glass Tumblers, in pints and half-pints Window Glass, in boxes, of different sizes Hazelnuts, in sacks Whiting Copperas White Lead Spanish Brown For Sale by PETER BLIGHT. January 4.
Clocks and Watches, LESLIE AND PRICE, No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES, consisting of horizontal, capp'd and jewell'd Gold Watches, with seconds, of superior workmanship and elegance; also capp'd and jewell'd and plain Gold Watches; capp'd & jewell'd, capp'd, seconds, day of the month, and plain Silver Watches; eight day & chamber Clocks; elegant French Clocks with marble frames; eight day and thirty hour, brass works, &c.
Five Dollars Reward. LOST, about ten days since, a small SPANISH DOG, white, dappled with yellow—sharp ears, small head, long hair, inclining to curl; occasionally limps on one hind leg; answers to the name of DAMON. Whoever will bring him to No. 104, corner of Spruce and 3d streets, shall receive the above reward.
JUST ARRIVED, By the Danish ship Friendship, captain Matzen, from Oporto. Red Port Wine, in Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter-Casks, 150 Boxes of Lemons, For Sale by Philips, Cramond & Co. February 9.
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c. This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Fofdick, 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.
St. Croix Sugars and Rum, JAMAICA SPIRITS, and LAGUIRA HIDES, For Sale by JAMES YARD. Feb. 7.—$2w. Twenty Guineas Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantaloons, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 $12awtf.
THE Sales of LANDS of the United States, in the North-Western Territory, heretofore advertised in the several public papers, will commence this evening, at the City Tavern—to be continued from day to day, 'till the tenth of MARCH next, if not sooner sold. January 4.
MRS. GRATTAN Respectfully informs her friends, and the public in general, that on Tuesday the 10th day of January, she proposes opening, at No. 39, North Sixth-street, A Linen and Muslin Warehouse.
Book Mullins, from 6/3 to 12/11 per yard Jacquet ditto, from 8/8 to 9/8 per yard Striped ditto, from 7/10 to 10/10 per yard Fine Collars Tambour'd Book Mullins, from 13/9 to 21/ per yard India Mullin, from 11/3 to 13/ per yard Sheetimg Mullin Jacquet mullin Handkerchiefs, from 4/3 to 6/ per hdkf. Book mullin Handkerchiefs from 5/3 to 10/6 per hdkf. Mullin color'd and border'd Handkerchiefs Dacca Handkerchiefs Tambour'd Cravats from 10/8 to 11/11 Pocket Handkerchiefs Cambric, from 11/3 to 16/3 per yard Table Cloths Huckabuck Towelling Women's Cotton Hose, from 6/6 to 13/ per pair Dimity from 5/10 to 6/11 Men's Silk Hose Tambour'd mullin Handkerchiefs from 11/11 to 13/2 Irish linens for Gentlemen's Shirts, from 5/5 to 9/7 And a variety of other articles. N. B. Orders received for all kinds of ready made Linen, Gentlemen's Shirts, ruffled or plain, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Household Linen, &c. &c. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 3 1-2 dollars, A full ruffled ditto, 4 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 5 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 6 dollars. A plain shirt, made and marked, 5 1-2 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 7 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 7 1-2. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 1-2 dollars. A very fine ruffled ditto 8 dollars. Linen included. January 13.
Pennsylvania Population Company, NOTICE is hereby given, to such Share-holders as have not paid their assessments on their shares—to pay the same immediately to the Secretary of the Company, at the Company's Office, No. 53 north Fourth-street, Philadelphia. They are further informed, that in default of paying the same within thirty days from the 4th of February, instant, the several forfeitures will be strictly exacted, in conformity to the 21st article of association. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Secretary. Feb. 2. 4—$30
Mahogany and Logwood. A Cargo for Sale on board of the ship Sally, captain Gelfon, just arrived from Honduras. Apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. February 9.
Bank of Pennsylvania, January 4, 1797. At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share was declared for the last 6 months, which will be paid to the Stockholders after the 14th inst. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. Jan. 3.
DANCING TAUGHT BY MRS. BYRN, Of the New Theatre, To Ladies only. THINKING it a great advantage for them to have a Female Tutor in that art, pledges herself to their parents and friends to take all possible care in their instruction. In addition to the Dances taught in Philadelphia, means to teach the Minuet, Minuet de la Cour, Allemand, Gavot, Quadrilles, Strathspeys, and all Scotch Dances; and above all to pay particular attention to that very necessary part Polite Address. For particulars enquire of Mrs. BYRN, No. 70 north Eighth-street. February 6 mwtif.
PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in Somerset County, and State of Maryland, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the office of Principal Teacher in the said school is vacant. A GENTLEMAN qualified to teach the higher Greek and Latin Classics, Geography, and the Mathematics, with such other branches of literature as are usually taught in such schools, would meet with liberal encouragement, and, it is believed, would obtain a very eligible settlement. For the present, the Trustees would be willing to contract with a person capable of taking charge of a Grammar School. As this Institution is provided with buildings sufficient to accommodate the principal and his family, and from seventy to eighty boys; a library, an excellent philosophical and mathematical apparatus, globes, maps, &c; has respectable funds, and is situated in a pleasant and agreeable part of the country; nothing seems wanting to make it rank among the most useful seminaries in this part of the Union, but a suitable character to preside in it. Proposals may be addressed to the subscriber, in Princess Anne, in the neighborhood of the Academy, or to Doctor MARTIN L. HAYNE, No. 83, north Third-street, Philadelphia, or to the Printer hereof. EZEKIEL HAYNE. January 20. Feb. 7. tu&f8w
This Day is Published, BY Messrs Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers, price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, elegantly printed on wove paper, and hot-pressed, by John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF THE CONSTITUTIONS of the several States, With each other, and with that of the United States; exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classifying together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, of South-Carolina, L.L.D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. February 6 mwf.
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 kents. Fine and coarse Salt. Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work. December 2. tthdf.

New Theatre.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, February 13, Will be presented (for the sixth time) an Historical Play, called
Columbus; Or, A World Discovered.
To which will be added, a Farce, called
The Ghost.
Sir Jeffery Constant, Mr. Warren! Captain Constant, Mr. Darley, jun. Cluch, Mr. Morris...
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit Seven Eighths of a 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.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw...
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 on the days of performance.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
On THURSDAY EVENING, February 16th, at 7 o'clock,
Will be recited
FIRST PART.
Anthony's Funeral Oration, Shakespeare. Cato's Soliloquy on the Immortality of the Soul, Addison. Ode on St. Cecilia's Day, Pope.
SECOND PART.
The Story of Lavinia, Thomson. Edwin and Emma, Mallet. Maria, first and second part, Steele. Ode to Mademoiselle, Penrose.
THIRD PART.
Ode on the Passions, Collins. Alexander's Feast, Dryden.
On SATURDAY, February 18, Will be continued, Selections from the tragedy of HAMLET, With a Critical Investigation of the Character of Hamlet, and Observations on Shakespeare.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, S. Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-street—Half a dollar each.
Will be sold,
On Wednesday, the 22nd day of February, instant, At the Merchants' Coffee-House, At 12 o'clock, noon,
A Lot, or Piece of Ground,
CONTAINING 12 acres and 100 perches, situate near the Blue Ball Tavern, on the Pottstown road, four miles from the city of Philadelphia. This Lot commands a view of the rivers Delaware and Schuylkill...
A Draft of said Lot may be seen at the Merchants' Coffee-House, and at the office of Alexander Power, No. 145 Chestnut-street, where further information may be had. Philadelphia, February 14 $122
Will be Sold, by Public Vendue,
On the 9th of March next, AT PHILADELPHIA, IN Ridley township, Delaware county, State of Pennsylvania, eleven miles from Philadelphia...
On the same day, the flock on the said farm; consisting of horses, cows, sheep, hogs, &c. A cart, plough, harrow, and other farming utensils; also a large copper still, with the household and kitchen furniture...
The sale to begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon, where the conditions will be made known, and attendance given on the premises, by CURTIS LEWIS. Ridley, February 13 14-tth 149
FOR SALE,
At Whitesides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial Hylons, } Fresh Teas. (Hylons Skin. Young Hylons, } (Souchong. Dec. 9. (Bohea 31aw3m.
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 60th and 61st days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. January 12. ttt
To the Benevolent.
THE Subscriber having rented that well known tavern-house, on Silver Springs, Cumberland county, on the great road leading from Philadelphia to Fort Pitt, which he had completely furnished for the accommodation of travellers...
The following gentlemen are pleased to undertake the trouble to receive subscriptions for his benefit: viz. Samuel Richardson, Merchants' Coffee-House; James Thompson, Indian Queen; George Irwin, Cross Keys, in Fourth-street, and John Dunwoody, Spread Eagle, High-street. DAVID BRIGGS. Philadelphia, February 14 tth&fm3
The other Printers are requested to publish the above.
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 15.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Some convulsive dying struggles were to be expected from the jacobins against the "last not least" measure of Washington. The correct and able vindication of the government, against French claims and charges, has produced a necessity of subterfuge among those who hate plain facts.
Mr. Secretary Pickering is accused by the jacobin writers with having taken two months, to complete a production, which was designed to widen the basis of American Independence. The French party will excuse us in this country, if the natural phlegm of an American mind retard the progress of decision...
COMMUNICATION.
In arbitrary governments, where the gift of almost every office, whether considerable or unimportant, is in the crown, disappointments, which must necessarily be frequent, die away in whispers or expire in silence. Fear is the principle that produces order and submission.
NORWICH, (Connecticut) February 9, ALARMING.
WE believe that no doubt remains with the citizens of this town that the barn burnt on Saturday evening, the 28th ult. (mentioned in our last paper) was by design...
There was burnt with the barn, a valuable young horse and several tons of hay. It is very evident that this building also was set on fire by design.
On Monday morning last, about 7 o'clock, a smoke was perceived to issue from the barn a few rods west of the meeting-house in this city, belonging to Mr. Azariah Lathrop.
It appears almost an impossibility that four such daring attempts, within so short a space of time, should be made to fire this city, three of which were made early in the evening, and one after the rising of the sun in the morning...
Another alarm.—Wednesday, February 8th, 3 o'clock, P.M. The cry of Fire has at this moment alarmed the inhabitants of this city.
From late English Papers.
November 23.
Mils Harrison, filter to the late Commodore, and filter-in-law to Admiral Macbride, lately cloped with a recruiting officer of a French emigrant corps, to whom he gives 2,500. per ann.
The great importance of the distilleries in the article of hogs may be judged of, in some degree by the number turned out of the distilleries in Surry only, which are estimated at 11,790 a year...
From a correct calculation it appears, that when the new military levies are raised agreeably to the plan now before Parliament, the officers alone of our present forces will exceed in number the whole standing army during the reign of Charles II!
Two vessels are preparing in the river to convoy to Botany Bay the felons in the different goals, under sentence of transportation—In the next cargo their go no fewer than five Attornies!
The following remarkable inscription is copied from a tombstone in the burying-ground over against Spring Path, in the Island of Jamaica. "Here lieth the body of Lewis Galdy, Esq. who died the 22nd of Sept. 1739, aged 80 years."
CONTINUATION OF Latest Foreign Intelligence.
By an Arrival at New-York.
STOCKHOLM, November 10.
Since our young king has taken into his hands the reins of government, the politics of our court appear to have undergone a total change.
The marriage of the king with a princess of Russia, we are assured is completely broken off, and that, listening only to his inclination, he is about to espouse the princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
These circumstances have been followed by a closer connection between the court and the French republic. The baron de Stahl and his lady, it is said, are immediately to take their departure for Paris.
BRUSSELS, 3d Brumaire, Nov. 23.
It appears that a grand operation is now on the eve of being executed. The division of general Lefebvre, amounting to 18,000 men, has effected the passage of the Rhine, and is directing its course to Andernach, to reinforce the centre of the army.
PARIS, November 24.
We are assured that the directory are determined to send to the Isle-de-France and the Isle-de-Bourbon, the same commissioners with the most positive instructions to hasten the execution of the law of the abolition of slavery.
November 26. The executive directory have issued a decree,
revoking all other decrees, by which foreigners have been permitted to reside in Paris. Those who wish to obtain leave for continuing their residence, are to deliver in petitions, setting forth the place of their birth, their condition and profession, the place of their last domicile abroad, the different houses in which they have lived at Paris, and their motives for having obtained their last leave of residence.
Yesterday a woman hawking about a tragedy, entitled, the treatment of Louis XVI. was taken into custody, in the Jardin Egalite, the ci-devant Palais Royal.
Yesterday morning the ci-devant marquis de Cusy, formerly French ambassador in Bavaria, was guillotined, as was the marquis de Meynard, a Vendean officer of rank, accused besides of emigration.
November 28.
The grand jury of the department of Ille and Vilaine, on the 27 Brumaire, placed in a state of accusation Jean Moreau, who fired a pistol at general Hoche; Charles Teyssier, who abetted that crime; Adelaide Marie Leconte de Grave, and the widow Porin, who concealed the arms of Teyssier.
A traveller of fidelity, and on whose patriotism we can rely, has just returned from a journey into the country between the Meuse and the Rhine, the electorate of Treves and the Palatinate. He speaks highly of the state of the public mind in these countries.
November 29.
The executive directory issued a decree on the 23rd of November, the objects of which is to enforce the existing orders for preventing any kind of communication between England and France.
All that the Spanish fleet has yet done, is to raise the blockade at Toulon. A letter from that port states, that orders are come for the equipment of a squadron of five sail of the line and two frigates, supposed for Constantinople.
The Spanish fleet, in the harbor of Toulon, consists of twenty-two ships of the line and ten frigates. General Hoche still prosecutes with the same ardour, the equipment which it is believed is destined to operate a descent upon England.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
November 24.
Rouyer, in the name of the committee, made a report concerning the passage of recruits raised in Italy for the Spanish service over the French territory.
It was decreed that a toll should be paid by all carriages passing along the highway.
PARIS, November 29.
The messenger sent to London by Lord Malmesbury is returned, and the negotiations are resumed. They have at last made a step forward; for after childish refusing to explain himself on the principle of compensation, set forth by Lord Malmesbury, our learned Minister assumes in the most positive manner, enlightened, no doubt, by a fortnight study, and also a little by the lessons of the writer, who proved to him that there was no impropriety in acknowledging this principle, and that it was indeed pledging ourselves to very little; because we reserved still the full power of shewing ourselves as difficult as we pleased respecting the nature and the extent of the exchanges and proportionate compensations.
If our Plenipotentiary, instead of his last insignificant answer, had returned that which he now gives, and formerly admitted, as he now does, the principle of compensation, he would have accelerated the issue of the negotiation by a fortnight, and would have not appeared to be a man who quibbles and recedes, and pretends to have already said what in fact he had not said.
By Lord Malmesbury's answer, which we do not suppose he will send to his Cabinet by a Courier, as this question addressed by the Directory must have been foreseen, we shall see, whether he will also make use of more frankness in his overtures; whether he will relinquish his perplexing and dictating course, with men who despise and cannot patiently bear the delay of formalities.
That of the two governments which, without losing itself in the labyrinth of formalities, shall announce with precision and moderation, the principal conditions upon which it wishes to negotiate, will prove the sincerity of its pacific intentions, conciliate the general opinion, and make it a terrible weapon against its enemy. It would be worthy of the Directory to set this great and fine example of loyalty and good faith.
LONDON, Dec. 1.
The following arrangements were yesterday finally settled.
The Earl of Westmoreland to be Lord Privy Seal, in the room of the Earl of Clatham, appointed President of the Council.
The Earl of Chesterfield to be Master of the Horse to his Majesty, vice Lord Westmoreland.
Lord Auckland to be one of the Postmasters-General, in the room of Lord Chesterfield.
The Duke of Roxburgh to be Groom of the Stole to his Majesty, in the room of the Marquis of Bath, deceased.
Lord Macclesfield to be a Lord of the bed chamber, vice the Duke of Roxburgh; and Lord Charles Somerset is to succeed Lord Macclesfield as comptroller of the King's Household.
Earl Howe is to have the Blue Ribbon of the Marquis of Bath.
The Minister still perseveres in his plan of a voluntary subscription, and having obtained the promise of eight millions from public bodies, he is eager to

try what further may be drawn by the spirit of example, from the frank loyalty of the country.
Among the highest sums at the commencement of the subscription we remarked the following:
 The Bank of England £. 1,000,000  Bank Directors and Officers 400,000  Smith, Payne and Smith 1,000,000  Boyd, Benfield and Co. 1,000,000  Messrs. Thelluffon and Co. 1,000,000  B. and A. Goldfinch 50,000  Robarts, Curtis and Co. 50,000  Prescott, Groote and Co. 50,000  A. L. Mouat 50,000  E. P. Salomons 40,000  John Cator, Esq. 30,000  Messrs of the Banking houses each 50,000 
Towards the payment of the interest on the present loan, the following are said to make a part:
An additional duty on Teas and on Spirits, Foreign and British.
On Livery Servants and Coaches.
A tax on Saleemen, on all places of Public Entertainment—and
An additional duty on Cards and Dice.
(COPY.)
Downing Street, Dec. 1.
“MY LORD,” “I take the liberty of transmitting to your lordship a copy of the letter which I have thought it my duty to write to the Governor and Deputy Governor of the bank, and of the memorandum, therein referred to, which it is their intention to lay before a court of proprietors this day. I have the satisfaction of thinking, that the plan therein suggested, is likely to receive the greatest countenance from many great mercantile bodies and respectable houses in the metropolis.”
“The repeated proofs which the citizens of London have given of their zeal and public spirit, leave me no doubt, that if it appears likely to promote the interests of the country at this important crisis, it will receive their cheerful support in their individual capacity, as well as that of the corporate body and of the different public companies.”
“It is unnecessary for me to state the effect which such an example would produce throughout the kingdom; with this view, I would request your lordship, if you see no impropriety in the measure, to take as speedily as possible such steps as you may think most advisable for bringing the subject under the consideration of the court of common council, and of the different public companies, and for ascertaining to what extent they may be inclined to contribute to the success of the plan, in the event of its receiving the approbation of parliament.”
“I have the honor, &c.”
“W. PIT.”
To the right hon. the Lord Mayor of London.
December 8.
Our letters from Cowes, by yesterday's post contain the following intelligence:
“A most important embarkation of foreign troops has just taken place here, destined, it is believed, for Portugal; it consists of the following different corps: Lowenfeld's Fusiliers, ditto Rangers, Hussars de Rohan, detachment of the regiment Royal Etrangers, and York Rangers, with one complete regiment of Baron Hompesch's, and a few companies of Montalembert's Infantry, amounting in all to 5000 effective men, well disciplined and in good health. Previous to their being shipped on board the Coromandel, Weymouth, and other transports, properly fitted up to receive them for the voyage, they underwent the official inspection of Sir Jerome Fitzpatrick, who thought necessary to reject 30 only, out of so great a number, as unfit for service.”
December 9.
Friday se'nnight the town of Sunderland was alarmed by an affray which broke out between the Westminister militia and the Lowland Fencibles, both quartered there. It originated in the death of a tame goat belonging to the Fencibles, which was wantonly killed by one of the militia-men.—To appease the manes of their long-bearded play-fellow, which had followed the regiment out of Scotland, and was an universal favourite, the Fencibles assembled under arms, and sent a defiance to their opponents, which was accepted: the parties were drawn up in battle array in the barracks-ground and the most bloody consequences were every moment expected, when the firm and strenuous exertions of his royal highness Prince William of Gloucester, fortunately restored peace. The perpetrator of the outrage is to be tried by a court martial.
Advises were yesterday received at the admiralty from admiral Sir John Jervis, commander in chief of the British fleet in the Mediterranean.—Their contents are said to relate chiefly to the evacuation of Corsica, which has been entirely completed, and to the circumstances of the Spanish fleet having arrived in the port of Toulon; both which events have already been announced in the Morning Herald.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
December 2.
BUDGET.
Mr. Pitt gave notice, he would defer what he intended to offer on the ways and means to Wednesday next.
Mr. Fox, considering that the subject of Finance would lead into much discussion, was desirous that estimates of the navy debt up to the end of November, should be laid before the house. The present accounts were made up only to the end of October.
Mr. Pitt said it was his wish, that those as well as all other accounts, should be made up to the latest date possible.
SUPPLY.
The Secretary at War having moved the estimates of the army—
Mr. Grey wished to know when the extraordinary would be brought forward?
Mr. Pitt and Mr. Windham explained, that it was usual to make them up to the 21st of February, before which it could not be done without deranging the customary business of the office.
Mr. Grey then expressed his disapprobation of a Chancellor of the Exchequer proposing ways and
means for the ensuing, before he could make up the accounts of the current year.
Mr. M. A. Taylor wished to know whether under the Secretary at War, there was such a new officer as Inspector General of Emigrant corps? And what was the expence of that appointment?
Mr. Windham replied that the service alluded to was important as well as new—that it was performed by a person who held another office, and that he was not prepared to say what was the amount of the salaries.
General Tarleton combated some of the statements in the estimates, after which he went into some general topics respecting the new arrangements about to be made in the island of St. Domingo. He understood, he said, that a corps of 10 or 12 thousand men was to be sent to Portugal, and if we had such a number to spare, it was a great hardship to harrafs every gentleman who kept a horse with such inconveniences as were felt from the cavalry tax. He apprehended that it would be very difficult for any officer with such troops as could now be spared him, to gain any reputation in the defence of Portugal, and was afraid that they would fare just as well as Holland and our allies in the Mediterranean.
Mr. Serjeant moved the sum of one million nine thousand pounds for the service of the Ordnance.
Mr. Fox asked whether in that sum was included the expence of arms for the additional cavalry. A rumour, he said, had gone abroad hitherto uncontradicted, that, either from an alteration in the situation of the country or the impracticability of carrying it into execution, that act was soon to be repealed, or, at least would not be acted upon.
Mr. Pitt replied, that arms for the additional cavalry were included in the present estimate. As to the rumour mentioned by the Right Hon. Gentleman, it was the first time it had come to his ears. He had indeed heard, that some difficulties had arisen in the detail of the provisions, which may render an explanatory act proper in the course of the session—but he apprehended, there was nothing that could obstruct the execution of a measure, which he considered as necessary at this moment, for the welfare and security of the country, as he did when he first moved for it.
Mr. M. A. Taylor expressed his joy at finding that there would be another opportunity of discussing this act, the provisions of which he pronounced to be absolutely impracticable. The gentlemen who attended the meetings upon it, interpreted it variously; and he would defy the minister himself, or any man that sat near him, or any man in the kingdom to construe it.
Mr. Pitt ironically admitted, that if that hon. gentleman professed himself unequal to the construction of the act, it would be highly presumptuous to him, or any other person, to arrogate the capacity to do so. Still, however, he hoped that he might be excused if even after this discouragement he should venture to attempt it.
Gen. Tarleton objected to the sum of 12,000l. for fortifications at Dover and the places adjacent. There was no part of the kingdom so well defended by nature from an invasion of the enemy, as the coast of Kent; but if it were otherwise, every military man must see that Dover Castle was little calculated to resist the attack of an enemy, and if they landed elsewhere, it could make little defence when they should assail it in reverse.
Mr. Serjeant explained, that the strengthening of Dover became more necessary now, when the French, by the possession of Holland, had so extended a line of coast. The enemy must first become masters of the castle before they could enter the harbour, and the additional fortifications, which in fact cost no more than 12,000l. were recommended by the noble lord at the head of the Ordnance department, with all the military assistance he required, and the general who commanded in that district, recommended still farther fortifications.
Gen. Tarleton thought even 12,000l. too much for the protection of a few fishing boats.
Capt. Berkely reminded him that Dover was a great depot for naval and military stores.
Bordeaux Brandy, in Pipes,
 OLD CLARET, in cask  Ditto in cases, of an excellent quality  Lisbon Wine in pipes  Fourth proof Holland Gin  New-England Rum in hogheads and tierces  Raisins in kegs  Belt Boston Beef and Pork  Haltax Salmon in barrels  Russia Sail Duck  Ravens Duck  A few Feather Beds  One 11-12 inch Cable } 100 fathoms long each  One 9 do do } 100 fathoms long each  Sperm-Cat Candles  Mould and dip Tallow ditto  A few barrels Tanners Oil, and 
A small invoice of INDIA GOODS,
For Sale by
JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co.
ALSO,
Just received from Marcellus, a small invoice of Silks, Silk Stockings, an assortment of Perumery, and a few cases of the best Olive Oil.
February 15
For Hamburg,
The fine fast-sailing ship
FAVORITE,
John Thompson, Master,
JUST coppered, and in complete order, and is now loading.
A considerable part of her cargo is engaged, has good accommodations for passengers, and intended to sail in the course of this month.—For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Bright's wharf, or to
JEREMIAH WARDER,
No. 12 north Third street,
mw&faw
February 15
For Amsterdam,
The fast-sailing cedar and live oak
ship Amiable,
D. C. Tilinghoff, Master,
JUST grained and in complete order, and is now taking in, and intended to sail in this month, a great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, has good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the master, on board, at Bright's wharf, or to
JEREMIAH WARDER,
No. 12 South Third street,
mw&faw
February 15
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1797.
STOCKS.
 Six per Cent. 16 3/4  Three per Cent. 9 3/4  4 3/4 per Cent. 11 9  5 1/4 per Cent. 11 1/2 per ct  Deferred Six per Cent. 13 do.  BANK United States, 40 do.  — Pennsylvania, 23 per ct.  — North America, par.  Insurance Comp. N. A. shares,  — Pennsylv. 
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
 On London, at 30 days, 62 1-2  — at 60 days, 60  — at 90 days, 57 1-2  Amsterdam, 60 days, per guild. 40  — 90 days, 42 
Eratum.
In the piece signed “CHARDONAS”, in yesterday's Gazette, first line, for Legistatures, read Legislature.
The Columbian Centinel of the 8th inst. says, “we are informed that Gen. Rochambeau is appointed by the Directory of France to the chief military and civil command in the island of St. Domingo, in the room of Sonthonax & his associates.”
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA,
CLEARED.
Ship John, Whitwell, Amsterdam
Brig Maria, Strong, Charleston
The brig Fox, Capt. Flowers, in seven days from Charleston, is arrived at New-York. Captain Earle, of the ship Golden Age, who came passenger in the Fox, informs that himself, captains Kilby, Charnock and Drybough, were detained 14 days on board of the French privateer that captured their vessels, and then taken to Cape Francois, which place he left on the 15th of January. The brig Diamond failed for this port the day before Capt. Earle failed, and captains Barker and Da Costa, of this port were nearly ready to sail. The British fleet that had been cruising off the cape a considerable time had left their station, and all was quiet in the neighbourhood of the Cape. Captain Earle, further informs, that embargoes were frequent and American vessels brought in daily by their cruisers which are very numerous. Captain Earle was well treated on board the privateer. A number of vessels had recently put into Charleston by stress of weather. The brig Rover belonging to Baltimore is taken by the French on her passage from Malaga to Baltimore, and sent into Malaga.
We are informed that the ship James, of Baltimore, lately sent into Guadalupe, was captured under an impression that she was carrying flour under contract to Martinique, and that Mr. Buchanan, the supercargo, was thrown into gaol, under the idea that he was a Scotch gentleman of that name; but, on its being ascertained that he was a native American, and the property in truth belonging to native Americans, there was an order given to restore both ship and cargo, and a permission given to sell and purchase a return cargo.
The ship Catharine, captain Farraday, belonging to this port, is arrived at St. Thomas's, from Rotterdam, in 47 days passage.
NEW-YORK, February 14.—ARRIVED,
  Ship From Days.    Ship President, Loring, Liverpool 54  President, Predan, Wilmington 8  Barque Eliza, Atkins, Boston 9  Brig Gracie, Cushing, Port-au-Prince 34  Lydia, Allison, Alexandria 7  Schr. Lucy, Florida 11  Juno, Clark, New Port 4  Sloop James, Atwood, N. Carolina 6  Brig Martha, Bland, belonging to Virginia, from Leith, bound to this port, was put back to Leith in distress, after being out 15 days in the N. Seas, with the loss of her masts.  
The brig Polly, Perez Cheesborough, master, belonging to E. Hindman and S. Hulbert, of New-London, is wrecked on a reef of Block-Island. The captain and second mate were saved with difficulty—Mr. Fullerton, a passenger, J. Gould, a mariner, and a black man, lost their lives.
By this day's Mails.
NEW-YORK, February 14.
Attempts have been made to set fire to New-London, and a barn of Gordon Hewitt burnt.—Since our last account, the barn of Lynde Lathrop, of Norwich, has been burnt.
The circumstance respecting the capture of the seven English ships, by the French, and being carried into Guadalupe, was confirmed by a letter received at Kingston, Jamaica, the 17th ult. from Curacoa. Two of them are from Ireland, two from Scotland, one from London, one from Liverpool, and one from Bristol.—The same letter mentions that the force at Curacoa consists of two Dutch frigates, who have the Orange colours flying; the Peufes, and another French frigate, all which are in a miserable state.
The arrival of the ship President, Captain Loring, from Liverpool, yesterday, though she brings accounts several days later than we have received, does not furnish us with any thing of material consequence. The following concise extracts are from the latest papers—we shall devote a larger proportion of our to-morrow's Gazette to the insertion of such other materials as may be found worthy of publicity.
LONDON, December 10.
The Marquis of Bute arrived in town on Wednesday evening from the Continent, and yesterday he had an interview with the secretary of state for the foreign department.
Accounts have been received in town from the Mediterranean, by the Audacious of 74 guns, capt. Gould, which state that the Spanish fleet having put to sea, had met with a violent gale of wind, in which La Trinidad had run down a large frigate, and that the fleet had been dispersed—five sail had put into Minorca, and three into Carthagena, dismantled, and the rest of the fleet remained unaccounted for.
December 12.
Mr. Ellis, we understand, set off this morning on
his return to Paris; he carries with him it is said, the instructions to lord Malmesbury respecting the terms of compensation to be proposed to the executive directory; these instructions were finally settled at a cabinet council, held on Saturday.
Admiral Vandeput has taken two Spanish ships from the Havannah, richly laden. One of them arrived off Portsmouth on Friday evening.
We rejoice to hear that a requisition has been made to the lord mayor for a common hall, to consider the subject of advancing money to the emperor, during the sitting of parliament, without its consent.
An express was on Saturday afternoon received at the admiralty office, stating that his majesty's ship La Reunion, of 36 guns, in her passage from Sheerness to Yarmouth, had struck on a sand bank in the Main, and was totally lost; we have however the pleasure to add, that captain Baynton, and all the crew except three, are saved.
This vessel was reckoned one of the swiftest sailing ships in his majesty's navy; she was taken from the French the 20th of October 1793, by the Crescent frigate, commanded by captain Saumarez, having, after a smart engagement, struck, on the Circé, of 28 guns, appearing in sight.
The Reunion was intended, by government, to proceed to Cuxhaven, to take under her convoy, the Cynthia sloop, on board of which the prince of Wittenberg and suite are to embark for England.
December 13.
The Olive Branch, an American vessel, which was taken and carried into Portsmouth, a few days ago, by the Audacious man of war, on examination appears to have 37 thousand stand of arms, instead of 20 thousand as first stated, and above 25 pieces of artillery, mostly brass, among which latter are some of the park artillery left by the duke of York before Dunkirk.
December 15.
This day we received the French Journals the 12th instanta: The following are the leading particulars:—
Louvet, in his paper of the 11th, says, A letter from Milan announces, that the flag of distress is flying on the ramparts of Mantua. He adds, that news which appears to be more certain, is that Kleber, with 30,000 men, has passed the Rhine at Oppenheim, to annoy the operations of the archduke against Kehl.
Letters from Strasburg announce, that the bridge of Kehl has been destroyed, which makes it more likely that the place will fall into the hands of the Austrians.
A letter from Newried states that the Archduke has refused an armistice requested by Moreau.
The English have quitted the Isle of Elba, but have left a convoy there. It is said they are about to return thither in considerable force.
The Breft fleet still remains in the road, it has 22 thousand troops on board.
Nothing further has transpired respecting the negotiations for peace. In the interim the Directory send couriers to Vienna, the Emperor to Peterburgh, and Lord Malmesbury to London.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 7.
Arrived La Suffisante sloop of war, Capt. N. Tomlinson, from a cruise; also the American brig Harriet Johnson, Capt. Strong, from Bilboa, bound to Hamburg, laden with brandy and rum; and the sloop Elizabeth, Capt. Marks, from Lisbon, bound to London, laden with fruit, both detained by La Suffisante.
Remain in the Sound, the Cerberus and Hussar frigates.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 8.
The Audacious, of 74 guns, Capt. Gould, which arrived yesterday afternoon, has brought into this port the American ship Olive Branch, Capt. Wm. Bryan, laden with 20,000 stand of arms, and several field pieces, which came from Ostend, and was supposed to be either destined to accompany the expedition reported to be fitting at Breft, or for the malcontents in Ireland. She was taken off Ushant by the Audacious, having been seven days from Ostend.
Arrived this evening, the Earl of Chatham cutter, from Guernsey. She brings no material intelligence.
DUBLIN, December 6.
By a gentleman just arrived from Belfast, we are happy to learn, that the inhabitants of that wealthy town are in a state of the most perfect tranquillity; that the pursuits of commerce and manufacture were at no former period more sedulously followed, and that every thing carries the air of peace and industry.
The whole of the county of Antrim we are pleased to find enjoys the same uninterrupted tranquillity; not a parish in it has been disturbed, even for a day; of course not one has been proclaimed.
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 exceeding low prices, which for several years past have in so distinguished a manner recommended them to notice.
Printed Catalogues combining the most extensive collection of the latest English and Irish Editions ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application.
Orders addressed to G. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctually attended to.
A

Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Ship- penburg and Sunbury STAGE S.
The public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but, not as M. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last. A recital of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippenburg, or any other place.
Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Witmer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert.
The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippenburg. The fare as hitherto established.
For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Mondays.
WILLIAM GEER.
Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferree, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippenburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia. mwf
SWANN'S
Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary, Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street.
T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, oblique 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, erected for the purposes above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety; their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them.
Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience. The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, and 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 that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection.
N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. mhf.
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
James McAlpin,
No. 3, South Fourth Street,
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors.
He has on hand an extensive assortment of the Most Fashionable GOODS,
And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most Fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctual attention to them. November 10. ws
This Day is Published,
By BIORÉ & MADAN, at their Printing Office, No. 77, Dock-street, and sold by the principal Booksellers in this City.
The American Annual Register; Or historical Memoirs of the United States, for the Year 1796. No. 167.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: Be it remembered, that on the 19th day of January in the Twenty-first year of the Independence of the United States of America, Bioré & Madan of the said district have deposited in this Office the title of a Book the Right whereof they claim as Proprietors in the words following to wit:
"The American Annual Register, or Historical Memoirs of the United States, for the year 1796."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk Pennsylvania District. January 23. 18w4
PROPOSALS.
For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES,
On the following Post Roads, will be received until the first day of March next inclusive:
1. From Charleston, S. C. by Jacksonboro' and Coosahatchy, to Savannah, twice a week. Receive the Mail at Charleston every Tuesday and Friday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Savannah the next Friday and Monday, by 8 A. M. Returning, receive the Mail at Savannah every Saturday, by 6, P. M. and Wednesday by 6, A. M. and deliver it at Charleston the next Tuesday and Friday by noon.
Proposals for this route will be received by the post-master at Savannah.
2. From Coosahatchy to Beaufort once a week—Receive the mail at Coosahatchy every Thursday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Beaufort by noon on Friday. Returning, leave Beaufort every Friday by 3, P. M. and arrive at Coosahatchy on Saturday by 8, A. M.
Proposals for carrying the mail on this route will be received by the post-master at Beaufort.
Note 1. The Post-master General may alter the times for the arrival and departure of the mails at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. For every hours delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed by contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 3. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state the alteration desired and the price he will carry the mail for with and without such alteration.
Note 4. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of April next and to continue until the 30th of September in the year 1800.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post Master General. General Post Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1797. Van. 16. 18w6w.
Particular Teneriffe WINE.
50 Quarter-Casks Particular Teneriffe WINE, Of a superior Quality, For sale by A. MARPLE & IS. W. MORRIS, No. 60 Dock-street. February 8. wifem12
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   39 do. of 500 do. 19,500   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 for the first drawn no. 500   5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessors of the five last drawn nos 15,000   9,400 do. of 15 do. 141,000   10,051 Prizes 800,000   19,946 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 Hisler, 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 Paterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept.
Tickets in the above Lottery to be had at Mr. Sheridan's Race-street, John Hay, North Third-street and Henry Swayze's, German Town. January 26. 2awtf
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 Paterson Lotteries, 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, January 26, 1797. mth
Houses and Lots for sale,
By the Subscriber, in the town of West-Chester, Chester county, 25 miles from Philadelphia, on the great State-road, leading Westward. Viz. No. 1. A two-story Stone House, the corner of High and Gay streets, 40 feet front by 34 feet deep, including a very convenient store-house: the House contains ten well-finished rooms, a kitchen and entry: the Lot is 144 feet front on Gay-street, equal to any stand in West-Chester. No. 2. A two-story Stone house adjoining, 27 feet front, containing eleven well-finished rooms, both being ceiled in the girts, house and lot same depth as the other, a kitchen, &c.—cellars under both houses, with good stables on the lot. These Houses are almost new, done by good workmen, in a masterly manner. No. 3. A Lot 42 feet front. No. 4, 34 feet. No. 5, 44 feet. No. 6, 129 feet, all of them ten rods deep. On two of the above are erected three log and frame houses, two stories high, cellars under the whole, and a small stable to each.
The above Lots are situated near the Court-House. The whole will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on the 21st and 22nd days of February next, at two o'clock, when the conditions will be made known. Possession may be had the first of April next. The Title is indisputable.
JOHN KINNARD. January 28. 12aw3w
Washington Canal Lottery,
No. 1.
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 Harbours.
The following is the SCHEME of No. 1.    Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   7 last drawn } 5,000 35,000   6 ditto 1,000 6,000   10 ditto 400 4,000   20 ditto 100 2,000   20 ditto 50 1,000   55 ditto 12 660   5750 ditto 10 57,500   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250   5850 Prizes, 195,000   11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, — 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly.
(Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBELOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY.
City of Washington, Feb. 11. 5
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Millin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to
Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-street January 26. mwf
Porcupine's Gazette.
Proposals by WILLIAM COBBETT, opposite Christ Church, Philadelphia, for publishing a news-paper, to be entitled
Porcupine's Gazette, & Daily Advertiser.
Methinks I hear the reader exclaim; "What! have we not Gazettes enough already?" Yes, and far too many: but those that we have, are, in general, conducted in such a manner that their great number, instead of rendering mine unnecessary, is the only cause that calls for its establishment.
The gazettes in this country have done it more real injury than all its open enemies ever did or can do. They mislead the people at home and misrepresent them abroad. It was these vehicles of sedition and discord that encouraged the countries in the West to rebel; it was they that gave rise to the depredations of Britain, by exciting the people to such acts of violence against that nation, as left no room to doubt that we were determined on war; and it was they, when an accommodation had been happily effected, that stirred up an opposition to it such as has seldom been witnessed, and which was overcome by mere chance. These gazettes it was, that, by misrepresenting the dispositions of the people, encouraged the French to proceed from one degree of infatuation to another, 'till at last their Minister braves the President in his chair, and a bullying commander comes and tells us that his only business is to seize our vessels, in violation of a treaty, in virtue of which alone he claims a right to enter our ports: and it is these gazettes that now have the impudence to pretend that their falsehood and malice have produced.
I shall be told that the people are to blame; that they are not obliged to read these abominable publications. But they do read them; and thousands who read them, read nothing else. To suppress them is impossible; they will vomit forth their poison; it is a privilege of their natures, that no law can abridge; and therefore the only mode left is, to counteract its effects.
This must be done, too, in their own way. Books, or periodical publications in the form of books, may be of some service, but are by no means a match for their flying folios. A falsehood that remains uncontradicted for a month, begins to be looked upon as a truth, and when the detection at last makes its appearance, it is often as useless as that of the doctor who finds his patient expired. The only method of opposition, then, is to meet them on their own ground; to set foot to foot; dispute every inch and every hair's breadth; fight them at their own weapons, and return them two blows for one.
A gazette of this stamp is what I have long wished to see, but I have wished and expected it in vain. Indignation at the supineness of others has at last got the better of all diffidence in my own capacity, and has determined me to encounter the task. People have heard one fiddle long enough; they shall now hear the other.
CONDITIONS.
 1. Porcupine's Gazette shall be of the usual size, and the subscription Eight Dollars a year, to be paid at the expiration of each half year.  2. Advertisements will be inserted at half the usual price, which will always be required in ready money.  3. The Censor, containing those pieces from the gazette that may appear worth preserving in a more portable form, with such amplifications and amendments as time may give rise to, shall be published monthly, and each subscriber shall be entitled to a copy, delivered with his paper at the end of the month.  4. If a sufficient number of subscribers be obtained the first number of the Gazette shall appear on, or before the 5th of March. 
N. B. A subscription book is now open at my shop, opposite Christ-church, whither gentlemen in the country, who wish to subscribe, are requested to send their names.
Subscriptions are taken at Boston by Mr. James White, bookseller; at Salem, by Mr. Debeny, post-master; at New-Haven by Mr. Beers, bookseller; at Newburyport, by Mr. E. Blunt, bookseller; at New-York, by Mr. S. Campbell, bookseller; at Baltimore, by Mr. G. Hill, bookseller; at Chester-town, Maryland, by Mr. James Arthur, post-master; at Easton, do. by Mr. Greenbury Neal; at Frederick-town, do. by Messrs. Isaac and John Mentz; at Richmond, Virg. by Messrs. Pritchard and Davidson; at Norfolk, by Messrs. Rainbow and Hannah; and at Charleston, by Mr. Young, bookseller. Jan. 28. mwf
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to ascertain, whether a certain EDWARD NEVILL, by trade a Stone-Cutter, or Brick-Layer, who quitted Ireland in 1783, or 1784, and came into this Country, ('tis supposed to Philadelphia) about four years since, be living or dead. As this intelligence is of the highest importance, it will be thankfully received, by
GEO. DAVIS, No. 313, High-street December 31. w&f am
LANDING,
At Walnut-street wharf, from on board the ship Peggy, captain Elliott, from Bourdeaux, VINDE GRAVE, or White Claret, in Hhds and Qrs, Casks
RED CLARET, in Hhds Ditto in cases of 24 and 30 bottles each Green and Souichong TEAS, in quarter chests
For sale by Rundle & Leech, No. 9 Walnut-street. February 6. mwf
No. 170.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit.
Be it remembered, that on the 24th day of January in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, John Thompson of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following to wit:
"A Comparative View of the Constitutions of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States, exhibiting in tables the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions under the several heads of administration: with notes and observations. By William Smith of South-Carolina, LL. B. and member of the Congress of the United States."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania Feb. 1. law3
FOR SALE
By private contract, a very valuable Estate, known by the name of
CHATHAM,
MOST delightfully situated on the north bank of Rappahannock river, opposite the town of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, consisting of eleven or fifteen hundred acres, as may best suit the purchaser. There is on this estate, a large and well built brick house, containing nine commodious rooms, exclusive of a spacious hall or entry, 22 feet square, two pair of stairs, suitable and convenient passages, and excellent dry cellars. It is placed on a fine healthy eminence, commanding beautiful views in every direction over the towns of Fredericksburg and Falmouth, and an extensive cultivated country. The grounds adjoining the house are neatly laid out in pleasure and kitchen gardens interspersed with a variety of scarce trees, a choice collection of flowers and flowering shrubs, and enriched by various sorts of the following fruits, viz. apples, pears, walnuts, chesnuts, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, grapes, figs, raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries, and currants; the whole admirably varied by turfed slopes which have been formed by great labour and expence. Bordering upon these improvements, are several lots, in a high state of cultivation, and well set with red clover and orchard grass, from which three heavy crops of hay are taken every year. Adjacent thereto are two large and flourishing orchards; one of well chosen peach trees, the other of apple and pear trees, selected from the best nurseries in the state. Properly detached from the mansion house are extensive roomy offices of every denomination, viz. a Kitchen and Larder, house-keeper's room and Laundry, with a cellar underneath for a variety of purposes, a store-house and smoke house all of brick, a dairy and spring house of stone. Stables for thirty horses, and coach houses for four carriages. Also a large and well planned farm yard, with barn and granary, a cow house, with separate stalls for thirty-six grown cattle; apartments for fattening veals, muttons and lambs; extensive sheds for sheep, and other arrangements for stock of every description, with a large and convenient receptacle for provender, from which they can be furnished without being exposed to the inclemency of the weather. An overseer's house, blacksmith's shop, and quarters sufficient to accommodate in the best manner more than fifty labourers.
The arable lands are so advantageously divided as to afford an opportunity of making a large quantity of Indian corn annually, without bringing the field into similar culture other than once in four years; consequently the lands may be improved by keeping up the inclosures during the intermediate years, or may be beneficially followed for wheat and other grain at the option of the proprietor.
On the premises there is also a merchant mill with one pair of best French burr stones, and one pair of Cologne; furnished with modern machinery, and now leased for the unexpired term of four years, at 150l per annum, and all grain for the use of the farm, hopper-free, which is nearly 100l. more. The mill and miller's house are built of free stone, within a very small distance of navigation, near to which are two or more valuable fisheries, and a well accomplished ferry over the Rappahannock to the town of Fredericksburg. The land contains inexhaustible quarries of free stone near to the river, is plentifully supplied with remarkable fine water and possesses a due proportion of meadow, which by having the command of water may be considerably increased. The roads are good, and the neighbourhood gentle and sociable. In fact, exclusive of an improvable and well-conditioned farm, the value and emolument inseparably connected with a mill, fisheries, fisheries and quarries eligibly situated; the profits arising from an ice-house inferior to none in the state, and a garden of four acres so abundantly stocked with vegetables of all sorts as to be fully equal to the demand in market, there might be detailed many other advantages, appertaining to the fertility of these lands, which the subscriber conceives it unnecessary to mention, being fully convinced that when examined, it will be found to be a complete, pleasant and healthy residence, possessing beauties and conveniences sufficient to attract the attention of any person desirous of becoming a purchaser.
The motive which induces the subscriber to offer for sale an estate so singularly beautiful and advantageous, is a desire to become an inhabitant of Alexandria, where he can with more ease attend to his interests in the neighbourhood of that city.