Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-02-04 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1376.]
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 4, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
On SATURDAY EVENING, February 4, between the hours of 6 and 9 o'clock, Will positively be Sold at Public Vendue, at the Merchant's Coffee-House,
A NOTE,
Drawn by William Burghs & Co. of South Third-street, near Market-street, Linen Drapers, in favour of Robert Burghs, jun. or order, for 600 dollars. The said Note became due the 30th December last, and was protested for non-payment.
An approved Note at 60 days will be taken in payment. February 2.
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 from 100 to 1000 Dollars each.
One of which was of the Branch-Bank of New-York, and several papers, such as receipts and orders.—The road the subscriber took, was the Falls road, crossing at the Upper Ferry.
Whoever finds the above Pocket-Book, and returns it to the subscriber at the Falls, or to his father-in-law, Mr. Stewart, living in Sugar Alley, shall be entitled to the above reward, paid by
JAMES HAFFY.
Feb. 3. INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the directors have declared a dividend of THIRTY DOLLARS per share, on the business of the last six months: which will be paid to the stockholders or their legal representatives, after the 10th instant.
SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y.
Philadelphia, Feb. 2d, 1797.
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.
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 complete 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, Hyson, and Souchong, 40,000 pieces Nankeens of the best quality, 19 tubs Quick-silver, 2 chests Bandanna handkerchiefs, A few chests Manchester goods well assorted in Corduroys, thicksets, Ginghams, Mullinets, Dimities, &c. 3 boxes black sewing silk, 180 crates Quercus were well assorted, 10 tons sheet lead, Nails assorted, flat and sharp points, London Particular, London Market, New-York Market, 40 pipes and 10 hogheads Teneriffe wine, 8 tiers Snake Root, 230 logs Mahogany. Nov. 7.
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. SOULE, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August, in the Schooner Jane, is in Philadelphia, he is requested to call on Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut-street, who will give him some information of importance. December 24, 1796.
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 Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. 1. Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 1 ditto 10,000 7 (last drawn) 5,000 Tickets, each 1,000 10 ditto 400 20 ditto 100 55 ditto 50 5750 ditto 12 To be raised for the Canal, 5850 Prizes, 11650 Blankes, not two to a prize. 175,000 175,000 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, - $1,750,000
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.
Cir of Washington, Feb. 11.
In order to comply with contracts, I will sell, for approved bonds, on 3 equal annual payments, A Square of LOTS,
At the upper end of Frederickburg, beginning opposite to the lower corner of Doctor Wellford's, on Caroline-street, and running up to the cross street leading to Fitzhugh's ferry, and from thence back to Sophia-street. This square I have laid off into 24 lots, 27 and an half feet front, and 125 back, 12 on Caroline-street, and 12 on Sophia-street. Nine of those on Caroline-street I have leased on an annual ground rent of 8 and 10 pounds, to the amount of 74 pounds, and the vacant lots a purchaser could enhance the value of by building small houses, which will as readily procure tenants as pots or boards will Martins in the spring, and yield a greater profit in proportion to their cost than large buildings. Those who incline to purchase may know the terms by applying to HENRY FITZHUGH. Bell-Air, Dec. 8, 1796.
Red Clover Seed.
Fresh red Clover Seed of the best quality, in bags of 5 bushels each, Madeira wine in pipes, fit for immediate use, Teneriffe wine in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, Ditto do. of first quality, for the use of private families, Coffee in hogheads, Jamaica Spirits, Connecticut soap in small boxes, Window glass and Spanish segars, and Two trunks of best patent, plain and ribbed silk and cotton hosiery, for sale by JOHN CRAIG. February 1.
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.
Table with 4 columns: Five kinds, Twenty-five, Six, Eleven, Twenty-six, Six, Three, Five, Ten. Items include Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Common and lemon Thyme, Curled leaf and sprigged Parsley, Pot Marigold, Balm, Thyme, Leek, Rye Grass, Rape Seed, Red and white Clover, etc.
Women's Cloaks.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street, Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Foddick, via London, an assortment of Scarlet, Drab, Purple and Pearl Cloaks trimmed with fur and ermine. December 15.
NOTICE
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 February next, if not sooner sold.
Treasury Department,
September 23, 1796. NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first 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 here, after mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-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 Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Steuben; at Fort Miamis; at any place from Fort Miamis to the fourth boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; 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. 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 expence and risk of 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 depositions of two or more persons of credible characters, 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.
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 expence 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. No. 16. dwv.
MRS. GRATTON
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 Muslins, 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 Coffes, Tambour'd Book Muslins, from 13/9 to 21/ per yard, India Muslin, from 11/3 to 15/ per yard, Sheeting Muslin, Jacquet muslin Handkerchiefs, from 4/3 to 6/ per hdkf. Book muslin Handkerchiefs from 5/3 to 10/6 per hdkf. Muslin cobr'd and border'd Handkerchiefs, Dacca Handkerchiefs, Tambour'd Cravats from 10/8 to 11/11, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Cambrie, from 11/3 to 16/3 per yard, Table Cloths, Huckaback Towelling, Women's Cotton Hdkf. from 6/6 to 13/ per pair, Dimity from 5/10 to 6/11, Men's silk Hdkf. Tambour'd muslin Handkerchiefs from 11/3 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 mark'd, 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.
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 Dessert Sets, Tea-Table Sets, Separate Cups and Saucers, Groups and Figures, Alabaster Vases, Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, Besides India Japan'd Toilet Deks, Chairs, Tables and Quadrille Boxes. PASQUIER & Co. No. 91, South Second-street. December 5th.
The Elephant,
Now 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 drank some days forty bottles of porter, drawing the corks with his trunk. He is perfectly inoffensive; travels loose, at the rate of five miles an hour, and is the greatest curiosity ever brought to this Continent. He is to be seen 'till the 15th of January, in Market-street between Third and Fourth-streets, at a quarter of a dollar, that every one may see him—after which time the former price of half a dollar will be resumed. He will leave Philadelphia as soon as the weather will permit. December 31.
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 favour; 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&wtf
ALI. PERSONS
INDEBTED to the Estate of George Ross, late of Cape May, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscriber, and those who have any demands against said Estate, will please call on him for settlement. JAMES YOUNG, Adm'r, Swanson, below South Street. January 30.
All Persons having Demands
Against the Estate of the late Thomas Franklin, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement; and those indebted to make immediate payment, to ISRAEL PLEASANTS, WALTER FRANKLIN, or SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN, Executors. January 24th, 1796.
FOR SALE AT WILLIAM PRIESTMAN'S No. 15 South Fifth-street,
Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Quantity of Plain Gold Watches; Gold enamel'd & ornamented with pearls; Silver and metal ditto, by the first makers in London and Paris; a Time-Piece by Arnold; plain gold by Mudge & Dutton; several diamond and diamond & pearl lockets, rings, ear-rings, &c.; about 60 lb. of Scotch thread; double-barrel'd guns, in case, by Manton; quantity of plated table, tea, and night plated candlesticks, branches, &c. 46 volumes of Law-Books, in one lot, mostly reports, folio, scarce and valuable books; books of Prints; amongst which are Martyn on Shells, Statue da Rossi, Calmet's Dictionnaire de Bible, Johnson's Poets, 75 vols. Barker-ville's Addison, 4 vols. Biographia Britannica, Opare de Machiavelli, Ruins of Balbec, Blair's Chronology, Plinii Historica Naturalis, Montfaucon's Antiquities, State Trials, Evelyn's Silva, Postlewayte's Dictionary, Ritratti duomini illustri Toscani, Oeuvres de Bayle, Caracci. January 31.
Hibernian Society.
Such of the Members of this society as are entitled to Diplomas, are requested to apply for them to Mr. Hugh Holmes, Vice-President; Mr. David McCormick, Treasurer; Mr. Robert H. Drinker, Counsellor; Mr. Joseph Brown; Mr. Edward Fox; Or to MATHEW CAREY, Sec. Philad. Jan. 21, 1797.
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-street. January 26.
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 54th and 55th days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. January 12.
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 318, 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 number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf, ov. 8.
FOR SALE,
At Whitesides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second Street.
Imperial, Hyson, and Souchong, Fresh Tea, Bohca. Dec. 9.
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—in PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30.
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; Desensitize 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.
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 pantoalons, and whole boots much worn. He 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.
PRINTERS
Who have inserted Advertisements at the request of the Editor of this Paper, are desired to forward their accounts January 30.

SALES AT THE CUSTOM-HOUSE. ON TUESDAY NEXT, THE 7th instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, will be sold at the Custom-House, for payment of duties, 40 Pipes of genuine London Particular Madeira Wine, By WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, Philadelphia, February 4th, 1797.
New Theatre.
By PARTICULAR DESIRE, ON MONDAY EVENING, February 6, Will be presented, the Historical Play of Columbus; Or, A WORLD DISCOVERED.
WITH NEW SCENERY, MACHINERY, DRESSES AND DECORATIONS. The music composed by Mr. Reineagle. The processions and Pageant by Mr. Byrne. In this Play the manners and customs of Mexico and Peru characterize the first discovered nations of America. Such deviation from Historical truth was deemed necessary for dramatic effect, and has enabled the author to intro- duce the pathetic Tale of CORA and ALONZO, from Marmontel's Inca . The PROLOGUE will be spoken by Mr. WIGNELL.
SPANISH PARTY. Columbus, Mr. Cooper Alonzo, Mr. Moreton Harry Herbert, Mr. Wignell Doctor Dolores, Mr. Harwood Bribon, Mr. Francis Roldan, Mr. Fox Valverde, Mr. Darley Melcofo, Mr. Blisset Captain, Mr. McDonald 1st Spaniard, Mr. Darley, jun. 2d Spaniard, Mr. Morgan
INDIANS. Orozimbo, Mr. Warren Sulaco, Mr. L'Esrange Catalpo, Mr. Warrell Cuto, Mr. J. Warrell Cora, Mrs. Merry Netti, Mrs. Francis Priestesses of the Sun, { Mrs. L'Esrange { Mrs. Mechtler, &c. Indian Women, — Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Doctor, Miss Mil- bourne, Miss Oldfield, Miss L'Esrange, Miss Bates, Miss Anderson, and Miss Sophie.
In act 1. A PROCESSION OF INDIANS, and the first Landing of Columbus. In act 3. REPRESENTATION OF A STORM AND EARTHQUAKE; With a Grand Eruption from a Volcano. In act 4. A MARCH OF SACRIFICE, and Procession to the Execution of CORA. The whole to conclude with A GRAND PAGEANT. The scene of the Volcano designed by J. Richards, Esq. R. A. principal Scene Painter to Covent-Garden Theatre. The rest of the Scenery designed by Mr. Milbourne, and the whole executed by him and under his direc- tion. Machinist, Mr. Lenthall. The dresses designed by Mr. Gibbons.
To which will be added, A FARCE, called Barnaby Brittle; Or, A WIFE AT HER WIT'S END. (As often performed at Covent Garden, with general applause.)
Barnaby Brittle, Mr. Bates Clodpole, Mr. Blisset Jeremy, Mr. Francis Sir Peter Pride, Mr. Morgan Loveomore, Mr. Fox Jeffery, Mr. Warrell, jun. Mrs. Brittle, Mrs. Francis Lady Pride, Mrs. Mechtler Damaris, Mrs. Harvey
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, as they cannot on any account be permit- ted to remain. 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 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance. VIVAT RES PUBLICA!
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining. ON SATURDAY EVENING, Feb. 4, at 7 o'clock, Will be continued, THE EFFECTS OF AMBITION AND GUILT; Considered, traced and exemplified in the character of Macbeth.
With a recitation of the whole character, and moral and critical observations on the character, and on the au- thor. On Tuesday, 7th February, The EFFECTS OF AMBITION AND GUILT, Exemplified In the character of Satan and the Fallen Angels, with recitations from Milton.
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.
Just Published,
And to be Sold by T. BRADFORD, No. 2 South Front-street. A new practical system of HUMAN REASON.
Divested of all metaphysical incomprehensibility and founded on CONCEIVABILITY alone, as efficient to all the purposes of human existence, the discovery of universal truth and universal good. "Mind makes the man, and want of it the fellow." "Mind is all worth; the rest is all prunella." By JOHN STEWART, the Traveller. February 4
SALT PETRE.
A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street. November 5.
Philadelphia, February 4.
COMMUNICATION.
MR. FENNO, I have frequently remarked, that when the scrib- blers in the Aurora are at a loss for new subjects of at- fascination, they indulge their murderous habits by at- tempting to depreciate the talents of the gentlemen who now preside at the head of the departments of state and treasury. It is rather singular, however, that in order to effect their purpose, they should be com- pelled to resort to the unmeaning expression of "suc- cessors in form," adopted by a man, whose abilities were never the object of envy—and to whose preten- sions for honesty, I believe no person could be am- bitious to succeed.
If the secretaries of state and of the treasury, ably and faithfully discharge the duties of their respective offices, the public surely have no cause of complaint. Upon what principle, therefore, can Mr. Bache's cor- respondent pretend to say, that they are not equally entitled to an increase of compensation with the other officers of government? Is it because they are not members of some foreign philosophical society—or, ra- ther, because, they prefer living on the scanty stipend allowed them by their country, to imitating the bale examples daily exhibited by pretended patriots? Let the people determine.
Thursday last the Senators and Representative in Congress of the State of Delaware, pursuant to resolutions of the Legislature, waited on the President of the United States, with the follow- ing addresses.
To GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
SIR, THE Senate of the State of Delaware cannot view with indifference your contemplated retire- ment from the first office of your country to the repose of private life.
Upon such an occasion to be silent and to with- hold the most cordial expression of our affection, respect and veneration, for your character, would be as ungrateful to you as it would be dishonourable to ourselves.
It is in attempting therefore to do justice to our feelings, and to discharge a patriotic duty, that we present this address as a tribute of gratitude, and a homage due to your virtues.
More than twenty years have elapsed since you left the civil councils of America, to undertake and sustain the more difficult and perilous duties of the chief military command. The seven years con- flict which ensued must have been to you a gloomy series of seven years' sufferings, except as it was re- lieved by temporary victories, and the pleasing hope that the exertions of your country and the aids of heaven, would crown your labours with ultimate success.
At the close of the important contest we view you in the command of a disciplined, affectionate and admiring army; and from the example of other conquerors, we might have trembled for the fate of our country, in the apprehension that its protector would become its tyrant .
But happily for the United States, and honora- bly for yourself, and the character of human na- ture, the feelings of the conqueror , were lost in those of the patriot ; and the illustrations of am- bition were repressed by the triumph of virtue.
The glorious spectacle was presented to the world, of a popular, powerful and successful gene- ral , achieving the emancipation of his country, and then resigning his command to an unarmed repub- lic, voluntarily retiring from the honors of office, and receiving in return the tribute not of power but of public gratitude .
We view you a second time in obedience to the unanimous voice of America, relinquishing the en- joyment of your beloved retirement, and accepting the chief magistracy of your country, in order to add character, credit and energy, to its govern- ment. That character, credit and energy, you have affixed, in forming, and securing to our govern- ment; and we hope they will be preserved, as well to perpetuate the memory of your virtues, as the happiness of your fellow-citizens.
We address you sir, in the name, and on the be- half of the citizens we represent. We know that they unite with us in viewing your abilities with respect, your virtues with veneration, and your services with gratitude, and in soliciting from hea- ven for you, every blessing which can increase your happiness here, and hereafter.
DANIEL ROGERS, Speaker of the Senate of the State of Delaware. Dover, January 24, 1797.
To GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
Sir, To enjoy the advantages resulting from your wise ad- ministration, and not to express our gratitude; to feel the beneficial effects of your firmness and patriotism, and not acknowledge them; to admire your magnanimity, and be silent, would throw a shade over the Republican char- acter, of which we boast; and would wound the sensibility of our constituents. Permit us, sir, to offer the only tribute in our power to give, and the only one worth your acceptance, the grateful acknowledgments of a free and independent people.
When we saw you return into the hands of your coun- try, that sword which had been entrusted to you for her safety; and retire to domestic peace and tranquility, we lamented that we could not then employ those talents which have since shone with such resplendency—but on the approach of a new era, and when it became necessary to appoint a chief magistrate, to discharge the important duties assigned to him, by our excellent Constitution; every eye was turned towards you; and you again submitted to the public will. In that station you have directed the af- fairs of a rising nation, with unequalled success. With jus- tice and moderation you have confined yourself within the limits prescribed to you, and you have preferred to your- self the fellow-citizens that liberty which you were so instru- mental in establishing. It has been our happiness to see the re- sources and credit of the Republic, and the prosperity of her citizens keep pace with your administration.
In our foreign relations, we perceive the same hap- py effects. Your inviolable fidelity to our engage- ments, which you have faithfully respected; have se- cured us from the calamities of the war, which is now desolating Europe; and, however ardently we wish for the establishment of universal liberty; yet our true interest points out the wisdom of adhering to just po- licy.
We have yielded to your desire of retirement only to give repose to the evening of a life which has been spent in the pursuit of noble deeds; and although you may not much longer personally direct the councils of America, yet we trust that a recollection of your vir- tues and wisdom will forever guide the steps of your successors.
Signed by order of the House of Representatives of the state of Delaware. STEPHEN LEWIS, Speaker.
To the Senators and Representative of the State of Delaware.
Gentlemen, I receive with great satisfaction the Addresses of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Delaware, which you have now pre- sented to me, on the occasion of my contemplated retirement from the Presidency of the United States.
These evidences of their affection, and testimo- nies that my public services have been useful to my country, will ever be dear to me.
If yielding to the calls of my fellow-citizens, I have renounced the ease and enjoyment of private life, to encounter the dangers and difficulties of the first and most arduous employments, it was because the sacrifices, on my part, were by them deemed interesting to their safety and welfare. Animated by such motives, and supported by the general spi- rit and patriotism of my countrymen, when the ob- jects of my public agency were attained, nought remained to me but to seek again the private station which their partiality and confidence required me for a time to relinquish. In this chosen retirement, the approving voice of my country will ever be a subject of grateful recollection; while I behold its increasing prosperity, under the influence of the same public spirit, energy, justice and moderation, in which its independence, character and credit have been founded. That such may be the fruit of our labours, and such the happy progress of our Republic, is, and ever will be, the object of my ardent wishes.
These sentiments, gentlemen, with my grateful acknowledgments to the Senate and the House of Representatives of the State of Delaware, I pray you to communicate to them in such manner as you shall deem proper.
United States 2d. of Feb. 1797. GO. WASHINGTON.
From the FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM.
"No man also having drunk old wine, straightway desireth new: For he saith, the old is better."
HE might have said so at Jerusalem, in the year of our Lord, four or five: But in the enlightened eighteenth century, the depraved palate of the moderns often prefers new wine to old. This ab- surd preference was deemed an impossible thing, in days of yore, by an excellent judge, whose univer- sally negative proposition, in the text affords an in- dubitable proof, that his age was not the age of innovation.
How unfortunate for the benighted Jews, that Thomas Paine was then unborn, and did not print Common Sense at the foot of the Mount of Olives. How many instructed readers would have saved to pieces their old wine casks, and, with an air of in- dependence, swallowed huge draughts from the new.
But though the men of Palestine were denied the privilege of examining wine, or any thing else, by the lamp of Paine, we enjoy its full blaze, and may discern the imperfections of many old things, such as old principles, old government, or an old Bible. Nothing can flake the present thirst for novelty. This is the age of experiment; we desert the old and safe way, and turn aside eagerly into untried paths.
Imported, in the last vessels from Europe, many new books, and a brilliant show they made, ranged on my study shelf, by the side of my dog's eared Shakespeare and worm eaten St. Bernard. I then examined critically, the style and the sentiment of modern literature. I quickly found that the fashion- able fine writing of the day, was like new wine, crude and mawkish. No man who has read Ater- bury and South, Addison and Goldsmith, will pre- fer this verbole trash, said I, scornfully glancing at a London magazine, to the sterling sense and in- imitable expression of my old authors.
A few evenings ago, I heard a pert collegian declaiming against the study of Grecian and Roman pages. I then began to indulge one of my reveries. Here is a babe, whose shallow brain cannot bear the Falerian of Horace, and who chokes with the grape-skin of Anacreon. I shall see him in a moment running after some of the small wines of the country, to a French press. I was right; he be- gan to deafen me with the praises of Mirabeau's speeches, Gregoire's report, and the Abbe Con- dorcet, and wished that Virgil had been a poet of Languedoc. May American students, I ejaculated, when they neglect the classics, and prefer a French spangle to ancient gold, be doomed to read nothing but a butcher's bill of Legendre, or Sauterre's in- ventory of his brew-house.
This sermon is not dedicated to Frenchmen. Nothing that any Preacher can say will "help their unbelief." They are so drunken with new wine, that they cannot discern palaces, abbey lands, an- cient landmarks, nor days of the week. They imagine so many vain things, that should truth present to them her old glass, they would turn aside. It is to you, sober Americans, I address my exhortation. You, whether called old Tories, old federalists, or old fools, will never hazard rash in- novations, nor march in the patriots forlorn hope of revolution. You dislike not an excellent form of religion or government, because it is three hundred years of age. Satisfied with things as they are, you do not run tumultuously through your streets, bellowing reform: nor do you, like the rash Reho- boam, slight the council of the ancients, to listen to the hair brained projects of juvenile indiscretion.
Distrust, discountenance, despise the man, there- fore, who proposes religious or political expedients. Be jealous of him, who advises you to be jealous of your rulers. Burn the sedition and impiety of Paine, and turn over the leaves of the antiquated Bible. No man of taste or piety having read it,
straightway desireth infidelity, for he saith, the gospel is better.
THE LAY PREACHER.
DR. FRANKLIN.
The economics and the proverbs of this writer have been over-rated. His system of frugality is such as every prudent old gentleman draws up for the use of young Hopeful, when bound to sea, or to College. His adages resemble Sancho's strings "when a man gives thee an ass, run and fetch a halter." They who like to behold lightning lam- bent on iron, or to warm themselves at a dull stove, or to view a cock gasp in mephick vapour will read Franklin. For morals, let them consult Epic- tetus, or Paley. [ Farmer's Weekly Museum. ]
From the Farmer's Weekly Museum. PATRIOTISM.
I never wrote a Dictionary; I believe that I have no talents for such a work; but, were I to print two folios as ample as Johnson's I could not define the meaning of that imposing word Patriot- ism. Soame Jenyns, one of the few and thinking philosophers of the present time, has remarked a- cutely that patriotism is not among the list of New Testament virtues. No wonder that it is not an article in the Christian catalogue. That amiable personage who went about doing good, felt no par- tiality for this, or that side of the brook Cedron. The world was his country, and benevolence to all, not attachment to a place was what he enjoined. Patriotism is the mark of selfishness, and patriotism is a found to my ears, as grating as Tristram to Father Shandy's. It is unison to nincompoop and every name vituperative under heaven. I have looked narrowly into the characters and exploits of some of the most noted patriots of ancient and mod- ern times. History and Chesserfield assure us that the great Brutus was a thief in Macedonia, Atti- cus was a time server, and if the reader will be at the trouble of consulting Dalrymple's memoirs he will find that Lord Rufford and Algernon Sydney were hired by France to do the dirty work of cor- ruption. Yet these men were called lovers of their country, and were doubtless toasted by many a po- pular club in Rome and London. The year 1775 produced many Bruti. One has cheated his cred- itors, one has defrauded the public; there have been renegado patriots, and patriots who have capered at a whipping post, and dangled from a gibbet.— One may at any time, after an Irish affix, pick and choose full grown and athletic ones from the goals of Dublin. A patriot is as surprising a char- acter as the admirable Crichton. He can do ma- ny and strange things. Out of love to his country he can make free with other people's sheep and gollings; love to his country loosens the rudder bands of his shaving mill, and crowds its sails after the merchantmen of England; love of his country makes his tongue clamorous against the adminis- tration; and holds fast his purse strings from excise. Patriotism is equally alert in whipping slaves on the Potomack, or catching them at Goree. It is a Proteus. It sometimes starts up in the shape of a Governor of Massachusetts, and sometimes dwin- dles, like Milton's Satan, into a "familiar toad," and is called Thomas Paine. If I had a thousand sons, whom I meant to educate liberally, I should advise them, when reading the classics, to consider all ancient stories of patriotism, as mere rant; and if I wished to move their loudest laughter, I should not refer them to Plautus nor Terence, but to e- very passage in Greek or Roman authors, where that cheating word Patriotism occurred.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, January 13.
The speaker laid before the house a letter and re- port from the attorney general on the petition of Fanny Forsyth, widow of Robert Forsyth, respect- ing a lot of land in Fredericksburg, which had been conveyed to Gen. Greene, as a counter securi- ty. He recommended a disagreement to the prayer of the petition. The report was ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole on Mon- day next.
Mr. Dwight Foster, from the committee of claims, made reports on the petitions of James Currey and Henry Hile. The first was against the petitioner, and concurred in by the house, the last, which related to a sum of upwards of nine thou- sand dollars which had been misplaced in the ac- count of the late John Banks and Charles Pettit with the United States, was referred to a commit- tee of the whole on Monday.
Mr. Kittera presented a petition from the Illinois and Wabash land companies praying for certain im- munities, which was read, and ordered to be prin- ted, and committed to a select committee of three members.
Mr. Kittera moved to have the unfinished busi- ness postponed, in order to take up the report on the petition of William Alexander, but his moti- on was negatived. On the motion being about to be put for going in- to a committee of the whole, on the subject of further revenue.
Mr. Coit wished the house to take up the reso- lution he had yesterday laid upon the table.—The difference, he said, betwixt this resolution and the one reported by the committee of ways and means, was, that this called for the particulars of the plan, whilst that called for an agreement to the principle of direct taxation without any reference to a plan. This difficulty, he said, occurred. Many gentle- men objected to a direct tax, because they could not see their way thro' any plan of carrying it into ef- fect. He himself did not feel this difficulty. He should vote for the resolution; because, if a plan was brought forward which he did not approve, he should vote against it. It appeared to him, how- ever, that the house would have a more distinct view of the subject, if they had a plan before them.
Mr. Swanwick said the objection which he had to the motion was, that it would embarrass the question whether or not the house would agree to any system of direct taxation? Some gentlemen thought it impossible to devise a plan for this pur- pose; it could not be expected therefore that the

This Morning died Mr. Andrew Brown, printer and proprietor of the Philadelphia Gazette, of an inflammation in the lungs, the consequence of the foul air and smoke inhaled at the late fire.
The publication of the paper is suspended till Monday next, when it will be resumed on the usual plan.
In the Afternoon of Sunday next, a discourse will be delivered in St. Paul's Church, referring to the late melancholy events by fire at Mr. Andrew Brown's.
We learn from Delaware, that the resolution which passed in the Senate of that state, with but one dissenting voice, with respect to a dissolution of the government, was almost unanimously negatived by the House of Representatives.
It is agreed by a number of Stockholders, to support the following ticket for Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, at the Election on Monday next:—
 1. Samuel Howell,  2. John C. Stocker,  3. Robert Ralston,  4. Joseph P. Norris,  5. Philip Nicklin,  6. William Montgomery,  7. James Vanuxem,  8. Godfrey Haga,  9. George Plumsted,  10. William Sanfom,  11. Matthew Lawler,  12. Thomas Norton,  13. Thomas L. Moore,  14. George Pennock,  15. John Brown,  16. Jehu Hollingsworth,  17. Edward Pennington,  18. Jacob Baker,  19. James Strawbridge. 
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE LIST.
The Columbia, Mason, failed from the Texel Nov. 9th—Left there the ship Three Friends, Capt. Sperry, of New-York, and brig Peggy, Hardy, of Philadelphia, both ready to sail, and four or five other American vessels, none recollecting.
January 16, spoke sloop Prosperity, David, three days from Demarara, bound to New-London.
26th, spoke the Schooner Rebecca, of Sandwich, Allen Nye, three days out from Charleston.
The Columbia was boarded by several British cruisers and politely treated. In the Columbia came nine passengers.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 3.
By the arrival from St. Thomas yesterday we hear of a report then circulating, that an American East-Indian had been captured into St. Martins by a French privateer, but that she had been cut out of that port by a British lugger, and carried into Tortola.
By Yesterday's Mail.
NEW-YORK, February 3.
By letters received by an arrival on Saturday, in 23 days from Port-au-Prince, we learn (says the Gazette Française of yesterday) that the English government has determined to let out those habitations of Cull-das-Sac, the proprietors of which are absent, in the same manner that it did those of L'Acabaye, which were afterwards so productive to individuals.
On Saturday evening, as two of the men belonging to the ship Hope, were endeavoring to get on board, they mistook their way through the darkness of the night, and fell into the dock. Immediate assistance was given; and though it was little more than five minutes before they were taken out of the water, all the means used for their recovery proved ineffectual. They were found locked in each other's arms.
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Feb. 4. dit.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 1797.
The Pennsylvania Land Holders,
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Pennsylvania Population Company.
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committee of ways and means should produce such an one as would be wholly unobjectionable. Indeed, when he heard it asserted to be impossible, he trembled for the existence of our government; for it could not exist without revenue, and he could not see how that revenue could be raised but by a land tax. The propriety of laying additional burdens on commerce had been suggested, but, (as he had already stated) this would not probably increase the revenue, as it would most probably promote a spirit of smuggling. Let us go into a committee of the whole on the subject, said Mr. S. and let gentlemen bring forward their different plans, and then the committee will be able to determine which will be most likely to be effectual, and attended with the least inconvenience. There was but one sentiment as to the necessity of providing for being made; and he was of opinion, if it was once determined to have a direct tax, such a plan might be produced as would prove acceptable, when gentlemen should be convinced that some plan of direct taxation must be adopted.
The speaker said the only motion in order would be, that the committee of the whole on the subject of finance be discharged, in order to refer the present resolution to the committee of ways and means to instruct them to report a plan; or, to commit the resolution to the committee of the whole on the subject of finance.
Mr. Harper asked whether it would not be in order, when the house should be in a committee of the whole, to move the present resolution by way of amendment to that reported?
The speaker said the chairman of the committee of the whole would determine that question.
Mr. Coit moved that the committee of the whole on the subject of finance, might be discharged from the further consideration of the subject, for the purpose of referring his resolution.
Mr. Williams hoped the committee would be discharged. He wished to have the plan in question before them, because if it was not necessary to lay a land-tax at present, it might be necessary at some future day. As to what had been said that government could not be supported without a land tax, he believed other means might be hit upon to raise the money required without a land tax. Not that he would commit himself so far as to say he might not eventually vote for a land tax. But he believed if a small additional duty were to be laid upon salt and rum, and some other articles, there would be no difficulty in the business.
The speaker reminded Mr. Williams of the question.
Mr. Williams said he was stating his reasons why the system of direct taxation should not now be determined upon, because he thought there were certain articles upon which a heavier duty might be laid; though he wished, at the same time, to have the plan of a direct tax brought into view, to act upon when necessity should require it.
Mr. Craik was in favor of the committee of the whole being discharged, in order that the committee of Ways and Means might be instructed to report a plan. He said he was in favor of this proposition, not so much from any objection he had to vote for the resolution as reported, but because if they were to have a plan reported, they should be more likely to bring the subject to an early conclusion. He did not think, with some other gentlemen, that by voting for that resolution, he should be bound to vote for any plan which might be reported. He had no fears of this sort; he believed himself always at liberty to vote as he pleased, and to change his opinion on any subject when he saw proper. But, as some gentlemen had expressed their objections on this ground, he thought it would be well to refer this resolution.
Mr. C. said, he believed when they considered their real situation; that they were not called upon to determine whether additional revenue should be raised or not, but that revenue must by some means be raised, he trusted that gentlemen would turn their minds in earnest to the subject. He believed this to be the important business of the session; and when he looked at the report of the Secretary of the treasury, he could not hesitate a moment in concluding that there was a necessity for acting with energy. Seeing, therefore, that they had no alternative, it became their business to have the subject thoroughly discussed, and to take a view of both sources, viz. direct and indirect taxation, in order to determine upon what system they would act. A resolution, he said, had been referred to the committee of Ways and Means, some days ago, calling upon them to report what further revenue could be raised by indirect taxes. It would be well if that committee would bring into view all the subjects upon which indirect taxes might be raised or increased, in order to enable them to determine betwixt the two systems. It might perhaps be advisable to have recourse both to direct and indirect taxation; for though indirect means might supply our present wants, after the year 1800 they would certainly fall short, and he was not for putting off till to-morrow what might be done to day. It was necessary the attention of the people should be driven to the subject, and that government should not be drawn to anticipations and loans, and to give extravagant prices for our own money.
He believed gentlemen opposed to direct taxation, were not so much from principles as from an idea that it was impossible to adopt a system which would fall equally upon all parts of the union. It was to be wished, therefore, that the plans could be seen and agreed upon, since some gentlemen were apprehensive that by giving their assent to the abstract proposition, they should pledge themselves, to support a plan, however objectionable, when it should be reported. He hoped, therefore, the resolution would be referred, and a plan reported.
Mr. W. Smith said it was to be regretted that the gentleman from Connecticut had brought forward this proposition, as it caused them to debate about form, rather than substance. The proposition of the committee of Ways and Means, went to say direct taxes should be laid; this directed the committee to report a bill. He thought it best to decide in the first instance, whether direct taxes were necessary or not. By bringing the subject before the committee of the whole, gentlemen would
have an opportunity of proposing their substitutes in place of the plan proposed; and, by contrasting one with the other, they should be able to judge which would prove the best mode. But gentlemen say no, we will have the plan in a bill, and if we do not like it, we will reject it. He thought the best way would be to go fairly into the business, and determine whether they would adopt any system of direct taxation, which could be planned, and so far pledge themselves, as to determine they will agree to any practicable plan which may be produced.
Mr. S. said there could only be two objections to system of direct taxation; either that by the constitution there is not a sufficient power in the government to raise such a tax, or that it is inexpedient. If gentlemen thought there was not sufficient power in the constitution to raise such a tax, it should be so determined; or, if it were thought that money could be raised in a more convenient mode, it was proper to discuss the principle, and come to a determination on the subject. This, he said was the rational way of proceeding; for if once the principle was determined upon that a direct tax was necessary, a number of objections would be softened down by the necessity which was seen to exist for adopting a plan of this kind.
It had been observed, that a resolution had been referred to the committee of ways and means, instructing them to report on the subject of indirect taxation. He did not object to the reference at that time; but he had yesterday declared that that committee had repeatedly attempted in vain to hit upon subjects of indirect taxation for further revenue, and that they had therefore recommended a system of direct taxation.
He hoped the resolution of the gentleman from Connecticut would not be adopted, and that they should go into a committee of the whole on the business.
Mr. Nicholas said the question was now whether they should determine upon something, or put it off till another time. We want revenue, said Mr. N. and we must have it; and was it not better he asked, to determine upon what principle they should act, than to call upon the committee of ways and means to report a plan. It was well known, he said, nothing but necessity could have obliged any member to have proposed direct taxes. Unless they first determined upon the principle, they should never be able to proceed; because, however perfect the system might be, objections would doubtless be made to it, and these would be made a pretence for doing away the bill altogether. He would have them now go into an investigation of the subject; when the gentleman from New-York, will of course propose his tax on salt and rum, and other gentlemen will bring forward their substitutes, so that they should be able to see, whether any other effectual mode could be determined upon in preference to the one proposed; if not, they would be obliged to unite in agreeing to a direct tax. But, if they were called upon to decide upon a detailed plan, before they had decided upon the principle, it would never pass.
Mr. Buck said he hoped the committee would not be discharged. It seemed to be agreed on all hands, when the constitution was adopted, that direct taxes should not be gone into, except in cases of urgency and necessity. It seems now to be agreed, that additional revenue was essential. The subject had been before the committee of ways and means, whose peculiar province it was to attend to all money transactions, and they had reported that the period was arrived, when it was become necessary to resort to direct taxation. Why, then should they shrink from the enquiry? Since they had said this was the time, unless it were to be presumed they had erred, or members were ready to propose some other means which they think preferable to direct taxes, they ought to pursue the report made and take up the business. Taxes, he said, were always disagreeable, and it was with reluctance the people consented to pay any, except they saw advantage arising from the payment of them greater than to counterbalance the evil of paying. He knew also that a direct tax would be received with reluctance. He himself would never vote for it, but upon the principle of necessity. He wished, therefore the subject to be discussed, because if there was any other better way of raising the money required, he should vote for it; but if not, and there was an absolute necessity for revenue, then necessity would force him to vote for a direct tax. The reasons afforded by the gentleman from New-York (Mr. Williams) for wishing the committee to be discharged, viz. because he thought indirect taxes might be found to answer the purpose, induced him to wish the enquiry to be thoroughly gone into, and that they should not amuse themselves by referring the report back to the committee of ways and means, until they had decided that the time was arrived for laying a direct tax.
Mr. Gallatin said, that altho', in appearance the difference between the proposition of the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Coit) and that reported by the committee of ways and means, was only in form and not in substance, yet he saw great danger in adopting this proposition. This danger would arise, provided there should be a majority in that House determined to vote against a system of direct taxation at all events. If there were such a majority, he said it would be well to know it as soon as possible, that they might either determine upon some other plan of raising revenue, or determine to retrench the present expenses of government.
Many gentlemen might vote for the proposition of the gentleman from Connecticut, who would eventually be against a system of direct taxes; whereas he wished at present to know whether there was a majority in favour or against that system; if the majority was against it, it would be well to have it rejected at once.
Mr. G. said he did not think any gentleman would be pledged by voting for the report of the committee of ways and means, to support any bill which might be brought in in consequence of it; if contrary to his ideas of right. To vote for the resolution, was no more than to say, they were willing to adopt the system, provided it could be satisfactorily carried into effect. He hoped, therefore, there would be no more objections on that ground. He also hoped those who intended to vote against direct taxes, would vote against
the proposition of the gentleman from Connecticut, and go into a committee of the whole; when, if they have a majority with them, they will vote out the proposition altogether.
He would not then, he said, say any thing on the subject of direct taxation, as it would not be in order. He hoped the committee of the whole would not be discharged.
Mr. Craik said the gentleman from South-Carolina (Mr. W. Smith) called this a question of principle. He agreed it was so; but he thought the measure proposed by the gentleman from Connecticut, would produce the effect so much wished for. He believed he should be found to go as far as any gentleman in adopting efficient measures for raising revenue; but he thought the mode of proceeding chalked out by the resolution now proposed the best. He did not consider it as improper to have recourse to direct taxes, whilst there were any sources of indirect taxation existing. There might be subjects of indirect taxation which it would be improper at present to resort to; but his objection to deciding upon the abstract principle was this, that many members had greater objections to the business on account of the difficulty which they supposed would attend the carrying of it into effect, than to the principle itself. And it was in vain to tell gentlemen they might vote against the bill, if they did not like it, because they knew it was in the power of a majority to carry the bill, however objectionable, into effect.
The question for discharging the committee of the whole was put and negatived.
Mr. Harper said he was not more disposed than other members of that House, to throw any obstacles in the way of providing revenue; nor of unnecessarily postponing a business with a view of defeating it by indirect methods. But he believed there was always more danger to be apprehended from hasty, than from slow legislation. Large bodies like theirs, he said, suffered more from precipitation than from delay. If this observation was true, as it respected ordinary legislative business, it was much more so as it respected finance, and new objects of finance—measures which were to have an extensive operation on the prosperity and happiness of the country. He was one of those who thought that a certain portion of time devoted to this subject would have been well spent; as the house, however, had not been of the same sentiment, but had determined to come to a decision upon the abstract principle, he should do, what gentlemen had been called upon several times to do, viz. submit to the view of the house, a proposition by which all the revenue which government stands in need of, without having recourse to the tax on land and slaves, proposed by the committee of ways and means, might with ease be raised.
Mr. H. then proposed the following resolution to the house—
"Resolved that the duty now paid on salt be increased cents per bushel."
"That the duty on that class of wares and merchandise imported from foreign countries, which now pays 10 per cent. ad valorem be augmented to per cent."
"That the duty on such merchandise as pays 12 1/2 per cent. be augmented to per cent."
"That the duty on such merchandise as pays 15 per cent. be augmented to per cent."
"That the duty on Madeira wine be augmented per cent. on the present duty."
"That the duty on Sherry, Lisbon and certain enumerated wines be augmented per cent. on the present duty."
"That the duty on foreign spirits not distilled from grain, be augmented per cent. on the present duty."
"That the duty on Bohca tea, be augmented per cent. on the present duty."
"That the duty on brown sugar be augmented per pound."
"That the sum of be raised by a duty on ramps."
"That the sum of be raised by a tax on windows, by apportionment according to constitutional rules amongst the different states."
Mr. Gallatin enquired whether there was not a resolution referred to the committee of ways and means to the same effect by a gentleman from New-Jersey (Mr. Henderson.)
Mr. W. Smith read that resolution.
Mr. Venable suggested the propriety of referring this resolution to the committee of ways and means.
Mr. W. Smith wished rather that the resolution should be committed to the committee of the whole; the committee of ways and means, he said, had already determined that sufficient revenue could not be raised from indirect sources. He wished the sense of the committee of the whole to be taken on the subject. The resolution was referred to the committee of the whole.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the subject, Mr. Dent in the chair, when
Mr. Cooper said the business before the committee was of so important a nature, as to call upon every gentleman to declare his sentiments freely on the subject, direct taxes, he said, had always been considered as only to be justified in times of necessity. This was his opinion. This being the construction, it became a question whether we were now in that situation, whether we can support the expenses of government; whether we can pay the interest and principal of our debt; whether we can meet the Algerine contract; whether we can keep up our foreign intercourse; whether we can in short, support the honor and character of the United States, without having recourse, to this method of taxation. If we could do this, he said, then this mode should be left unexplored till the worth of times.
Mr. C. said he had no expectation that a direct tax on land would meet with the general approbation of the citizens of the United States. It did not meet with his; but, perhaps interest, he said, might influence him, since it would bring the whole of his property under a tax. He should, however, vote for the resolution. He should do so because he thought our commerce already sufficiently shackled, and because our citizens had had no experience in window taxes and lamp duties, and therefore would not relish them; and more especially because in times like the present, when all Europe was at war, it was more difficult to support our neutrality and honor as a nation, than in times of peace.
This being the case, Mr. C. said, he was desirous to do all in his power to secure an ample and substantial revenue, in order to enable us to meet our engagements with punctuality; because it was with governments as with families, when want approached, they were apt to censure each other as a cause of the evil. This had always been the case. The only remedy, he said, was to make provision before hand; to keep oil in our lamp, in order to see our way on every side.

Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Ship- penburg and Sunbury STAGES.
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; that, 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 24th 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. Feb. 2. wtf.
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, 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, erected for the purpose of the above described service 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, to assist 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, as 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, 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. th&f.
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
Molt 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 punctilious attention to them. November 10. ws
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. dtf.
SAMUEL RICHARD ET
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 RICHARD ET 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
A Quantity of Brandy,
FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds Old Hock, in cases of 40 dozen each Glas Tumblers, in pints and half-pints Window Glas, in boxes, of different sizes Hazelnuts, in sacks Whiting } in hds Coppers } White Lead } & Spanish Brown } For Sale by PETER BLIGHT.
Canal Lottery, No. II.
Scheme of a Lottery, authorized by an act entitled "An act to enable the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna navigation, to raise, by way of Lottery, the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of completing the works, in their acts of incorporation mentioned."
1 Prize of twenty thousand dollars, 20,000 1 of ten thousand dollars, 10,000 5 of four thousand dollars each, to be paid to the possessors of the five numbers first out of the wheel on the last day's drawing, at which time there shall not be less than 500 numbers undrawn, 20,000 10 of two thousand dollars each, 20,000 20 of one thousand dollars each, 20,000 43 of five hundred dollars each, 21,500 100 of two hundred dollars each, 20,000 100 of one hundred dollars each, 10,000 220 of fifty dollars each, 11,000 29,500 of five dollars each, 147,500 30,000 Tickets at ten dollars each, 300,000
Six dollars for each ticket will only be demanded at the time of sale.
All prizes shall be paid ten days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of the possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of fifteen percent.
Such prizes as are not demanded within 12 months after the Drawing is finished, of which public notice will be given, shall be considered as relinquished for the use of the Canal and applied accordingly.
At a meeting of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal Navigation—and the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal,
Resolved, That Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis West, James M'Crea, John Miller, junr. and William Montgomery be a committee to arrange and direct the mode of disposing of the tickets; which committee shall deposit the money in Bank, to be carried to the credit of an account to be opened for the Lottery.
At a meeting of the Canal Board, held January 16, '97, Resolved, That the committee for conducting the Lottery be directed to commence the drawing on the first day of March next.
Extract from the minutes, Wm. M. Smith, Secretary. Managers. Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis West, James M'Crea, John Miller, jun. William Montgomery, Jan. 20. th&f.f
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
A magnificent 200,000 dollars, & 59,000 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 40 do. 250 10,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 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 40,000 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 net 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 all off. 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 sum 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 funds 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 inspection indispensable.
SAMUEL BLODGET. $ 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 Wells Cooper's Ferry.
For Sale, By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels Ditto Herring and Mackarel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs Ditto Salmon, from 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. dtf
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting, For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street. December 15. dtf
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.
CONDITIONS. I. Handsome, neat type, perfectly new, is employed. II. A volume, finished in blue paper, is intended to be published every 2 weeks, till the five are completed; the first and second are come to hand, and the third is hourly expected. Subscriptions are received, and Books may be had of J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chesnut-street.
Mrs. D'Arblay (late Miss Burney) the celebrated authors of this inimitable work, needs no eulogy to add to the laurels she has already acquired in the literary world. The strength of imagination and elegance of style, displayed in Evelina and Cecilia, will sufficiently recommend to every reader of taste and judgment, the perusal of CAMILLA.
It may not be improper to add, that the Queen of England, after having perused this interesting publication, presented Mrs. D'Arblay with a thousand pounds sterling, as a testimony of her approbation of the work. January 25. coff
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 land in West-Chester. No. 2. A two-story Stone House adjoining, 27 feet front, containing eleven well-finished rooms, both being ceiled in the garrets, house and frame depths as the other, a kitchen, &c.—cellars under both houses, with good stables on the lots. 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. q2aw3w
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 10,054 Prizes 300,000 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 Kersner, William Witman, Joseph Hiebler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 6th, 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 Patten's 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 Swayer'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 Patten's Lottery's, 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. mtb
This Day is Published, By BIEREN and MADAN, And to be Sold at their Printing-Office, in Dock-street; by M. Carey, No. 118. Market-street; Thomas Bradford, No. 8, South Front-street, and George Douglass, No. 2, South Third-street, (Price, neatly bound, two dollars)
AN ENQUIRY Concerning POLITICAL JUSTICE, And its Influence on Morals and Happiness, By WILLIAM GODWIN.
THE reputation of the work is already well established in Europe—it is hardly necessary for an American editor to say more than barely to mention, that the Enquiry concerning Political Justice has ever since its publication been a favorite performance with the friends of republican government. The style is pure, nervous, and classical; the ideas are strongly marked by an original vein of thinking; and, amongst a multitude of other just and striking passages, the author's delineation of the peculiar infelicities inseparable from the condition of a King, may be pointed out as a most masterly specimen of philosophical disquisition. The latest London edition of this work sells in this city at four dollars and an half. January 24. dgtaw2w
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. December 22, 1796. dsm
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 on 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. t t t t
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 name 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 colonies 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 influence 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 defend what 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 suppose them 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 difference in my own capacity, and has determined me to encounter the task. People have heard one side 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 Newbury-port, 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 Fredericktown, 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. coct.
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO! —No. 119— CHESNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]