Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-10 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
Number 1693.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
St. Croix Sugars. 26 hogsheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, consisting of...
The Piece Goods. Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-street.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 38 hogs of Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine in pipes and hds.
And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt.
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
A Roman Catholic Clergyman, Who has been a considerable time on the mission in the country parts of the State of Pennsylvania, gives this notice to any extensive proprietor of land within the said state...
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, Reflections on Monroe's View of the conduct of the EXECUTIVE, As published in the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
The holders of Certificates, acceptances, endorsements and other engagements of Edward Fox, for account of James Greenleaf, are hereby notified, that Wednesday, the 14th February next, is the last day, on which they can admit subscriptions to the fund assigned for the payment of said engagements...
Henry Pratt, T. W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Abney, Jacob Baker.
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston.
It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, AT W. YOUNG'S Book-Store, Corner of Chestnut and Second streets, Causes qui se font opposées aux...
Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des Richesses Nationales. —Le Trident de Neptune, est le sceptre du Monde.
Or causes que l'on a opposées au PROGRES du COMMERCE entre la FRANCE et les ETATS-UNIS d'AMERIQUE. With the means of accelerating it; And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America.
At a juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion, a work of this kind becomes extremely useful to those citizens of the United States, who may be desirous to enable themselves to view this subject, under its various aspects...
LETTER I. General view of the obstacles, created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce, with the United States—Observations made in a tour, taken for that express purpose, upon some French manufactures (a precious fragment this).
LETTER II. Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals in the United States—Proofs that these obstacles are only temporary and will be removed (they have been removed) by time and the wisdom of government.
LETTER III. Essay in the form of a letter, to apprise the importers into the United States from France and England, of the obstacles to the extension of trade with France.
LETTER IV. Calculation of the exports of the United States, and particular examination of their indebtedness to France.
LETTER V. Tableau of the debt of the United States at this time—Opinions of the author on the finances, on the effect of national debt, on circulation, &c.
Bank of Pennsylvania. AT a meeting of the stockholders, held at the Bank on Friday, the 2d February, 1798, pursuant to public notice—
On motion, Resolved, That, this meeting being impeded with a due sense of the extraordinary services and attention of Samuel M. Fox, Esq., President of this Bank, in the execution of the duties of his office...
William T. Smith, Peter Wilkoff, and Charles Biddle, Esqrs., were appointed a committee for the above purpose.
Extract from the minutes. WILLIAM T. SMITH, Chairman. Attest—JOHN SITGREAVES, Secretary.
Fresh Fruit. To-morrow morning will be landed, at Morris's Wharf, just above the Draw-bridge, the cargo of the Schooner Frederick Packet, Captain Pearce from Malaga, viz.
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown.
That neat and convenient House in which the late Mrs. Ann Witherpoon, now Mrs. Ann Walker lived; together with all the appurtenances. The house is two stories high, of frame work and painted.
Samuel S. Smith. City Commissioner's Office, January 24th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS.
THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. District No. 1.—From the north side of Vine street, to the north side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks.
For sale or to be let on ground-rent. A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square.
Two three story Brick Houses. With convenient stores, which are situate on Walnut street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Walnut street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth outward ninety-five feet, then widening to the fourth thirteen feet six inches.
To Cabinet Makers, Joiners, &c. Cavanagh & Hearn, Pine street, near the New-Market, RETURN thanks to their friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hope, by their unremitting attention, to merit a continuance of their favors.
Hyson and Young Hyson Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, for sale, corner of Second and Pine streets.
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia. Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d.
A Nurse's place wanted. A WOMAN just arrived from England, wants a place as a Nurse or attendant on the sick, either on a Gentleman or Lady.
For Sale. The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve. She is very capable of taking care of a child, and understands house work.
Canal Office, February 7, 1797. An adjourned meeting of the stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation, will be held, at the Company's office, on Friday next, at 7 o'clock, P. M.
GEO. WORRALL, Secretary. Lost—Yesterday in the Market, AN ORDER drawn by Capt. Richard O'Brien, favor of John Larkins, on Mr. Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies.
Stop the Runaway. ABSCONDED from his master's employ, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 5th of this instant February, a Negro Man, named Mentor, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches in height, and of rather a spare make; his physiognomy is vacant but not disagreeable; his age is supposed to be about 40.
Wanted. An active, clean, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-Stores of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Young and Oakden, in Philadelphia, OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers.
IN THE PRESS, And speedily will be Published, For the benefit of the MARINE SOCIETY of the UNITED STATES, A general plan and system of Regulations therein: Written at Sea, in the year 1794.
WANTED. A young Gentleman to go Doctor of a Ship to the East-Indies. Enquire at No. 25 Do. St. Kier.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia...
Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 28th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Simon Dater's, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street.
SALES BY AUCTION. Stated Sales For DRY GOODS. Monday. Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 35, South Front-street.
Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday. Forenoon—John Connolly, Old City Auction, No. 73 fourth Front-street.
Afternoon—William Shannan, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday. Afternoon—Peter Benson, No. 74 fourth Third-street.
Thursday. Afternoon—Edward Fox. Friday. Afternoon—John Connolly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benson.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10.
MADAME ROLAND'S Historical Memoirs, are now in the press at New-York. The following are extracts from the work.
The first time Roland appeared at court, after being appointed minister for the home department, the plainness of his apparel, his round hat, and his breeches tied with ribbands, were matters of astonishment and offence to all the court valets; to those beings, who, deriving their sole consequence from etiquette, believed that the safety of the state depended on its preservation.
A council being held four times a week, the ministers agreed to dine on those days at one another's houses by turns; and every Friday I received them as my guests.
D. GRAVE was then minister of war. He was a little man, in every sense of the word: Nature had made him gentle, and timid; his prejudices prompted him to be haughty, while his heart inspired him with the desire of being amiable; and in his perplexity to reconcile these jarring affections, he became nothing at all.
LACORTE, A true jack in office of the old order of things, of which he had the insignificant and awkward look, cold manner, and dogmatic tone; wanted none of those advantages which a man hackneyed in the routine of public business seldom fails to acquire; but his apparent reserve and discretion concealed a violence of temper, which he carried when contradicted, to the most ridiculous excess.
DURANTHON, Who had been sent for from Bourdeaux to be made a minister of justice, was an honest man according to common report; but he was very indolent; his manner indicated vanity; and his timid disposition, and pompous prattle, made him always appear no better than an old woman.
CLAVIERE, Whose coming into office, was preceded by a reputation of great skill in finance, was, I make no doubt, well informed upon that subject, of which I am no judge. Active, industrious, of an irritable disposition, obstinate, as most men are who live much in the retirement of the closet, and cavilling and uncomplying in debate; he could not do otherwise than clash with Roland, who was dry and peremptory in dispute, and not less stiff in opinion than himself.
DUMOURIER, Had more of what is called parts than all of them put together, and less morality than any one of the number. Diligent, brave, an able general, and artful courtier, writing well, speaking fluently, and capable of great undertakings, he wanted nothing but strength of mind proportioned to his genius, and a cooler head to execute the plans he had conceived.
SERVAN, An honest man in the fullest signification of the term, of an ardent temper and excellent moral character, with all the authority of a philosopher, and all the benevolence of a feeling heart; an enlightened patriot, a brave soldier, and an active minister; he stood in need of nothing but a more sober imagination, and a more flexible mind.
Such were the members of the council, of whom Roland was chosen a colleague.
BIOGRAPHY.
MALESHERBES.
[From "Anecdotes of distinguished Persons connected with the French Revolution."]
CHRISTIAN WILLIAM DE LAMOIGNON MALESHERBES was born the 6th of December, 1721. At the age of twenty four he became a counsellor of parliament of the Cour des Aides.
When the prince of Conde was sent by the king, in 1768, to silence the magistrates who opposed the taxes. Malesherbes replied to him, "Truth, sir, must indeed be formidable, since so many efforts are made to prevent its approach to the throne."
In 1775, he resigned the office of Chief President of the Cour des Aides, and was appointed minister and secretary of state in the place of Villiere—Thus placed in the
centre of a frivolous yet brilliant court, Malesherbes did not in the least deviate from his former simplicity of life and manners, but in lieu of complying with the established etiquette which required magistrates, when they became ministers of state, to exchange their sable habit and dress, for a coulered suit, bag wig, and sword, he retained his black coat, and magisterial peruke!
As, when invested with the power designed to settle the freedom of the press, it was his chief aim to encourage and extend that freedom; so, when raised to an office which gave him the unlimited power of issuing letters de cachet it was their total suppression that became the earliest object of his most ardent zeal.
After this epoch he undertook several journeys into different parts of France, Holland and Switzerland, where he collected, with zeal and taste, objects of every kind interesting to arts and sciences.
Returning from his travels, Malesherbes, for several years enjoyed a philosophic leisure which he knew how to direct to useful and important objects.
Perceiving the insufficiency of his endeavors, disgusted with the repeated errors of the government, and deprived of every means of exposing them, or preventing their fatal effects; after frequent solicitations he at length obtained leave to retire.
In this tranquil state he was passing the evening of his days, amidst his woods and fields, when an unforeseen event called him from his retirement.
Having discharged this painful and arduous duty with firmness, moderation, and fidelity, he once more returned to his country residence, and resumed his tranquil course of life.
with his family to avoid the humiliating sight of an armed force.
In this calamity Malesherbes preserved the undisturbed equanimity of virtue. His affability and good humor never forsook him, and his conversation was as usual; so that to have beheld him, (without noticing his wretched guards) it seemed that he was travelling for his pleasure with his neighbours and friends.
Malesherbes, till the same, even to his last moments exhibited to his relations an example of fortitude. He conversed with the persons that were near him, without bestowing the least attention to the brutalities of the wretches who tied his hands.
WASHINGTON LOTTERY.—No. II.
Table with 4 columns: No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. It lists prizes and blanks for the 155th Day's Drawing.
FOR SALE, By WHARTON & LEWIS,
No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 1st and 2d proof Brandy, Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c.
Flax Seed for sale. GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-Street. January 27
To Persons desirous of investing money to great advantage.
An opportunity is offered to purchase a very valuable concern in certain Lands (situated in the District of Maine) which were conveyed to William Bingham, Esq. by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the 28th January, 1791, and which are at present held by Mr. Bingham, Messrs. Hope and Co. of Amsterdam, and Messrs. Baring and Co. of London.
NOTICE.
All persons indebted to the estate of Peter Gill late of the District of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those who have any demands against said estate, are requested to bring in their accounts duly attested, to John Murphy, Peter Scrowenbyke, Thomas Farrell, Executors.
Lately Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, (Price 3 Shs. of a dollar) Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796."
In which the CHARGE of SPECULATION against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late Secretary of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the "bale merces" practised by the Jacobins of the United States to disparage the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their organizing schemes.
A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Messrs. Young & Co.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY—FEBRUARY 8.
The house being in the Committee of the whole, on the Report of the Committee of Privileges, Mr. Dent in the chair.
Mr. S. SMITH said, he did not wish to enter into a discussion of the subject before them. The committee had heard the evidence upon this subject very fully, and he doubted not every one was in full possession of the facts relative to it, and competent to come to a decision.
Mr. R. WILLIAMS did not mean to introduce a debate on this subject, but merely to state the reasons which had induced him in the select committee, and which would induce him in this committee, and in the House, to vote against this Report.
It was necessary first to consider how far the powers of the house extended with respect to punishing its members, and whether certain acts should be considered as done in the house or out of it.
Having made these remarks, he would state, why he thought the house had not the power to expel the member from Vermont.
Having mentioned what he conceived to be the powers of the House, he would consider whether the act done by the member from Vermont could be considered as done in the House, or in violation of its rules.
If the house had been organized, the Speaker could not have suffered such conversation as has been stated to have taken place before him.
But it was said, the Speaker ought to have called the members to order who were conversing in the disorderly manner which had been stated; and because he failed to do so, it was said to be a proof that he did not consider the house in order.
a case, he should think it proper to punish the offender.
Mr. W. thought the constitution was clear on this subject. A bare majority may punish a member, but the constitution has declared that two-thirds of the members present are necessary to expel a member.
These were the reasons, Mr. W. said, which induced him to think the member from Vermont ought not to be expelled; not because he approved of his conduct, or that the insult which he states to have been offered to him as warranting the improper manner in which he resented it; not because the house had not the power to expel its members, but because it was not in such a situation at the time as to authorize an expulsion for the offence, and that therefore the person offending did not know that any such consequence as an expulsion could be the result to which he was liable.
Mr. W. said, there was another circumstance which ought to be noticed.
Mr. NEW hoped the question would be taken without further debate, as sufficient time had already been spent upon this subject.
Mr. HARPER believed the considerations upon which the vote now about to be taken, presented themselves in strong colours to the minds of the members of this committee, and they would also shortly appear so to the minds of the whole country.
First, that a personal outrage of the very gross and most indecent nature has been committed by one member of the house upon another—an outrage which would not have been tolerated in any tavern in the country; a personal committing which, would have been turned out of any company, however little entitled to be called polite or gentle; in no society could it have happened, without drawing upon it the contempt of every one present.
But it was said, this affray happened without the bar, and that the cognizance of the house did not extend there.
But it was said, the Speaker ought to have called the members to order who were conversing in the disorderly manner which had been stated; and because he failed to do so, it was said to be a proof that he did not consider the house in order.
Handwritten notes and calculations at the bottom of the page, including numbers like 180, 220, 131, 849, 101, 81, 18, 12.

in leaving his seat, (which he by no means thought) these circumstances did not put the house out of session; for, if one member were to knock another down, and the Speaker did not call to order, since the house once formed cannot be dissolved without a formal vote, the house would not be less in session than if the strictest order had been kept.
Mr. H. said, he should, like the gentleman from N. Carolina, omit noticing the provocation said to be given to the gentleman from Vermont. He believed that was out of the question; because, if the act complained of, had been in consequence of a blow received, he would have had both the gentlemen expelled; or if the gentleman from Connecticut had given way to his feelings and struck the member from Vermont to his feet, in return for the insult he had received, in that case, he should have been for involving both in one sentence. For, if this rule was once departed from, and provocation was to be set up as an apology for outrage, every person would be left to judge in his own cause as to the sufficiency of provocation. The distinction between words and as personal attack, is a distinction well understood. No language could be sufficiently provoking to warrant a blow. In well-bred society, when a man receives an affront, does he knock down the person giving it? No; he represses his feelings, and takes another time and place to obtain justice. And except the members of that house were to conduct themselves in this manner, they said prostrate the barriers which protected decency of conduct among them. He could not, therefore, believe that any possible provocation could either justify or mitigate the act of the gentleman from Vermont. Indeed, if the provocation was to be looked into, it would be found to be all on the other side.
From these considerations, he was so convinced of the propriety of agreeing to the resolution before the committee, that he was surprised how any person could doubt a moment on the subject. Indeed, if the circumstance had happened without, instead of within the walls of the house, he should have thought it right to have expelled the offender, as he held it to be one of those actions which rendered a man unworthy of a seat in that house.
A considerable cry for the question was made. Mr. Nicholas said he was willing to have taken the question upon this subject, without debate; but it would be very improper, indeed, to suffer the observations which had been made to pass without notice. As it was too late in the day to enter upon a reply, he moved that the committee might rise.
The committee rose and had leave to sit again.
The house having resumed, Mr. SITGREAVES moved that the evidence which had been given to the committee, be printed. Agreed.
FRIDAY, February 9. The Speaker laid before the house a communication from the Secretary of the treasury, enclosing a statement of the amount of drawbacks paid on dutiable articles for the year 1796, agreeably to a resolution of the house of the 3d of March 1795, which was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Thatcher reported a bill granting the right to the attorney general of the United States, of sending and receiving letters and packets, free of postage, which was committed for Monday.
Mr. Harper moved that the report of the committee of revision and unfinished business, on the subject of clerks, a printed copy of which he found laid upon his desk this morning, be referred to the committee of ways and means. Agreed.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made an unfavourable report on the petition of Abraham Jones, who prayed for additional compensation during the war. Concurred in by the house.
Mr. Harper presented the petition of Timothy Winters, an old soldier, praying for a pension. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Livingston, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on the petition of sundry proprietors and workers of coal mines, in the state of Virginia, who prayed for a prohibition of the importation of coals, or an increase of duty, on the ground that their mines are sufficient for the consumption of the United States. The committee report, that as coal is every day becoming more an article of first necessity, they do not think it would be right to comply with the prayer of the petition, especially as the duty paid on exportation in England is equal to the first cost of the coal, and a duty of five cents a bushel is already paid on its importation into this country. Committed for Monday.
The same gentleman presented a petition from the coach and chair-makers of New-York, stating that notwithstanding the duty which had been laid on the importation of carriages, they are yet imported without duty, by the persons exporting them stating that they are second-hand; they pray, therefore, for a remedy of this grievance. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Matthews presented the petition of Abraham Miller, in behalf of a claim due to his brother William. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Harper said, he was under the necessity of performing a very disagreeable duty; it was a duty, however, which he found himself bound to perform, since no other member had thought proper to undertake it. It must be recollected, he said, by many members of that house, that the member from Vermont, whose very extraordinary conduct has been for some time the subject of discussion, yesterday, at the conclusion of his defence, made use of an expression so outrageous, so gross, and indecent, that no gentleman yet had been able to repeat it; and if this expression could have been buried in silence, he, for one, should have been in favour of its being so buried; but, unfortunately, this could not be the case, it had not only been heard by many of the members, but by many strangers; and he was authorised to say, it was about to appear in one of the public gazettes of this city. As it could not, therefore, be kept from public view it was necessary to take some notice of it, as it deserved. Before he made it the subject of a resolution, he should move "that the chairman of the committee of the whole, who heard it, be requested to state precisely, in writing, the expression, and the time, place, and manner in which it was uttered." He did not wish to
put the gentleman to the painful task of repeating it; he wished only that he should state it in writing.
Mr. Dent said it would not be in his power to state the precise expression, as he did not bear the first part of the sentence. It was true he heard the offensive term.
Mr. Harper hoped he would state the offensive term, and the time and manner of using it. The question for requesting the chairman to put the offensive expression to writing, was carried 42 to 41.
Mr. Vent accordingly presented the offensive words to the chair; which, without being read, was referred to the committee of the whole to whom was referred the report of the committee of privileges. The question for this reference was carried by the calling vote of the speaker, there being 43 votes for it, and 43 votes against it.
The house then again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of privileges. Mr. Dent in the chair, when a long debate ensued, which was opened by Mr. Shepard, in favour of the resolution. He was followed by Mr. Nicholas against it. Messrs. Otis, Rutledge and Sitgreaves followed in favour of the resolution. The latter gentleman moved to add to the resolution, as an amendment, "and for the gross indecency of language made use of in his defence before the committee of the whole." This amendment was agreed to, after some debate 48 to 43.
The amendment being incorporated with the resolution, Mr. Gallatin spoke against agreeing to it as amended.
Mr. Morris (of Vermont) only rose to observe that the member from Vermont (Mr. Lyon) in the course of his defence of yesterday, stated that on a former occasion he was insulted by a senator from Vermont (Mr. Chipman) who gave his testimony before this committee, and that he had chastised that gentleman for it. It is my duty to declare that this assertion is absolutely false. That I have had the honor of the senator's acquaintance for many years—that he is highly respected in his own country as a gentleman of learning, abilities and integrity—that he was an officer in the American army, saw actual service, and acquitted himself like a brave man.
There seemed to be a great deal, very loudly expressed, that the question should be taken before the committee rose; but Mr. Sewall and Mr. Rutledge, both appearing to have a desire to speak to the subject, and it being near four o'clock, the committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
Just before the committee rose, the chairman informed the committee he had received a letter from Mr. Chipman, of the senate, in consequence of what had fallen from Mr. Lyon, in his defence of yesterday. The letter was requested to be read, and was as follows:
SIR, I feel it my duty, in this public manner, to vindicate myself against an unwarranted attack on my character, by Mr. Lyon, yesterday, in the house of representatives—I learn that he there asserted that he had once chastised me publicly for an affront which I had given him.—This assertion of Mr. Lyon's is without foundation—it is false—Nor can I conjecture to what circumstance Mr. Lyon could have alluded, unless it might be a ludicrous transaction, which took place at Westminster, in the state of Vermont, in the beginning of the year 1786, the circumstances of which I beg leave to relate. The legislature of Vermont were in session at that place—Mr. Lyon attended as a member—I attended on business—The house of representatives, requested me, tho' not a member, to examine and report my opinion concerning certain debts due from persons whose estates had been confiscated—I had made a report accordingly, at some part of which Mr. Lyon took offence. One morning Mr. Lyon called at Mr. Bradley's room, in which I was then doing business. No person was in the room but Mr. Bradley, Mr. Lyon and myself. Mr. Bradley and I sat writing at opposite sides of a table. Mr. Lyon took a seat by the table at the side of Mr. Bradley, and entered into conversation upon the subject of the report above mentioned. He soon discovered himself to be somewhat irritated, and in a very rude and pointed manner declared that no man who had a spark of honesty could have reported as I had done. Attacked in this rude manner, I retorted, in a passion, that he was an ignarus fribbity . Mr. Lyon on this in a violent passion, grasped at my pen, that was turned back with a comb, which he broke in the grasp—I was at that moment mending a pen with a knife in my hand; but Mr. Bradley had Mr. Lyon from behind, round the arms, and drew him back a little, upon which Mr. Lyon, bearing himself in Mr. Bradley's arms, threw his feet upon the table, to kick across. The awkward appearance of Mr. Lyon at this moment, and the grimaces of his countenance provoked me to laugh. I drew the penknife, seized Mr. Lyon's feet, and in this manner, with the help of Mr. Bradley, who still kept his hold, carried him across the room and laid him on his back in a corner—Mr. Bradley and I returned to our seats, laughing very merrily at the scene. In the mean time Mr. Lyon rose from his corner, stood a short time in apparent agitation, and without uttering a word. At length, he turned upon his heel, with these expressions—"Damn it, I will not be man"—forced a laugh, and left the room. Nothing ever afterwards passed between Mr. Lyon and myself upon this subject. I therefore repeat, that Mr. Lyon's assertion is wholly without foundation.
I ask pardon for the trouble I have given the house upon this business.
And am, with respect, &c.
NATHANIEL CHIPMAN.
The Chairman of the Committee upon the report of the Committee of Privileges.
The house having resumed, Mr. Livingston asked obtained leave of absence for his colleague Mr. Van Cortlandt, for eight days. The debate of to-day will be given on Monday. Adj.
WILMINGTON, February 8.
DIED. —On the 4th inst. at his seat near Dover, of a consumption, THOMAS SIPLE, Esquire , Treasurer of the State. The premature death of this excellent man has deprived the community of a most valuable citizen. His attention to the duties of his office; his punctuality in discharging the public engagements; his civility and complaisance to those with whom his official situations connected him; and his attachment to the constitution of his country united all men, and all parties, in the lamentation, annually in appointing him to a station which he filled with so much applause. In his private life he was not less amiable and useful. The poor and the distressed always found in him a bountiful and generous assistance; and the humanity of his heart encircled every child of misfortune. In his fill more intimate, and dearer, connexions, the sincerest love of his relations, and the warmest attachment of his numerous friends, gave the most unquestionable proof of the tenderness and benevolence of a disposition cultivated by the precepts of morality and religion.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10.
LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
By Authority
Fifth Congress of the United States: AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the thirteenth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven.
AN ACT
For the relief of John Frank. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the account for the Department of War be, and he is hereby directed to settle the accounts of John Frank, late a private in the sub-legion of the army of the United States, and to allow him the same pay and emoluments as a soldier from the nineteenth day of August one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, during the time of his captivity, as he would have been entitled to, had he not been discharged from the public service before he was made prisoner by the Indians.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. United States January 20, 1798. Approved
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
The election for Senator for the District of Philadelphia, &c. will be held on Thursday the 22d instant.
For the Gazette of the United States. "One Renegade is worse than ten Turks."
MR. COIT came forward to day with a defence for Lyon on broad enough to justify or excuse all the indecency and insult he has already been guilty of, and all he can possibly hereafter commit. Lyon in the course of his defence of the contempt and outrage now charged and proved against him, instead of exhibiting that deep sense of shame and contrition his conduct calls for, expressed himself with steady and unchanging impudence and disregard to that decency and order he had so grossly violated; and concluded his defence with an observation couched in language, that would have procured him an instantaneous kicking from any decent company, and an expulsion from any modest body. When the house was called upon to resent this language, too indicative even to be stated, or as Mr. Dayton observed "to be found in the mouth of any gentleman," Mr. Coit endeavored in vain by his vote to prevent its coming into notice at all. But as this point was carried against him, he stood up, in the committee of the whole, the most extravagant advocate for Lyon, that has appeared in the whole course of the enquiry. He stated that the house ought for its own dignity to presume Mr. Lyon has felt the offensive expressions from inadvertency and haste. Lyon rises to deliver a premeditated, prepared and written speech, which he concludes with a gross and vulgar insult to the house, and every gentleman in it; spoken in a loud, audible and distinct voice, heard in the gallery and to the utmost extremes of the Hall: and yet Mr. Coit would excuse and pass this affront by in silence as an inadvertence; and this too, for the dignity of the house. Pray why should not Mr. Griswold, for his dignity presume Lyon spit in his face by inadvertency? And why should not the house excuse that offence on the same ground? It would be much more reasonable than in the last case. The affront to Mr. Griswold was given in a heated and hasty personal altercation; the last in a premeditated defence. If such extenuations are to be admitted, order and decency are done away, "and chaos is come again." Mr. Coit is probably ambitious to deferre and receive another applauding and congratulatory address from the democratic papers, on his return home; as it was by frustrating and embarrassing the views of federal men and federal measures, he acquired it at the last session: or perhaps he feels grateful to Mr. Lyon, for excepting him from the charges of corruption he heaped on the Connecticut delegation; and kindly promising that when he shall see about to turn out the representatives from that state, he will spare Mr. Coit from the general ruin, and permit him to come again. It is highly gratifying, that not a single federal man joined Mr. Coit in this extraordinary defence, and even some of the democrats were ashamed of it. Certain it is, he has gone beyond the worst of them in establishing a standing defence for all indecency, and in exculpating Lyon's offence in the first as well as the second instance.
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, Feb. 3. CONFLAGRATION.
Yesterday afternoon, about four o'clock, a fire broke out in one of the dressing-rooms of the Theatre in Federal-street—and such was the height of the flames before discovered, and such the nature of the combustibles which they first took hold of, that no exertions of several of the attendants of the theatre could check their progress; and before seven o'clock the entire inside of perhaps the most elegant building in the United States was totally destroyed—nothing being left unconsumed but the brick walls. The property lost on this occasion is very great; but fortunately such was the state of the wind, and the activity and intelligence of the citizens present, that the adjacent buildings, though all of them of wood, and some of them very near, were not in the least damaged.
We have taken some pains to ascertain the cause of the destruction—Rumour, ever active, and almost forever erroneous, readily attributed it to a rehearsal of the Macbeth to be exhibited in the pantomime of Don Juan ; but we have, from the evidence of persons on the spot, ascertained, that it is to be attributed wholly to accident; or the negligence of the servant whose duty it was to watch the fires in the dressing-rooms.
Only one share of the property was insured; and when we contemplate the elegance of the building—the beauty of the architecture and other ornaments, we must deplore the loss as a public injury. Great credit is due to our worthy fellow-citizens of Charlestown, Roxbury, Dorchester, Cambridge , and other adjacent towns, for their indefatigable activity in assisting to stop the progress of the flames which on the first discovery were alarming, and which with almost any other people, would have carried destruction far and wide.
DECUS. Feb. 9th, '98.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
Philadelphia, Feb. 3. 1798. Six Per Cent. 16 3/4 Three per Cent. 10 1/2 Deferred 6 per Cent. 14 3/4 BANK. United States. 20 — Pennsylvania. 23 per cent. — North America. 20 per cent. Insurance Co. Pennsylvania. 20 N. A. shares 41 dividend off.
Married, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Utick, Captain Hammit , of the ship Patriot , to Miss Nancy Warner , of this city.
In St. Paul's Church, Discourses will be delivered to-morrow, in favour of the poor, and charitable contributions made.
NAUTICAL IMPROVEMENTS.
The Subscriber, late captain of the brig Nancy of this port, having in a voyage to the West-Indies, experienced the salutary effects of a patent machine, for ventilating the holds of ships at sea, invented by Mr. Benjamin Wynkoop, and constructed in said brig; doth certify, that the said machine, worked by the motion of the vessel at sea, forced a constant current of pure air into the hold, from whence the foul air was thereby expelled, that the seamen were remarkably healthy, when the crews of most of the other vessels, at the port where the said brig discharged her cargo, were very sickly and many of them died, no disagreeable smell was perceived from the provisions or bilge water—the vessel's stores and particularly the liquors, were better preserved and cooler than common, and the paint in the cabin not discoloured as usual in West-India voyages. As a friend to trade and navigation, the Subscriber thinks it is his duty, to recommend this machine to general use, and from the facts as stated above, he fully believes it may be the means of preserving the timber of ships, and their perishable cargoes, from the destructive effects of foul air, confused in the holds of ships, and of contributing to the health and comfort of the passengers and seamen on board.
HENRY GEDDES.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. The following outward bound vessels lay at Marcus Hook piers yesterday morning. Ship William Penn , Joshua , for London Molly, Hodge, Liverpool Deborah, Yard, St. Domingo Harmony, Willington, Jamaica Venus, Felt, New-York Brig G. Washington , Devereaux , Salem Ariel, Gardner, St. Croix Fame, Knox, do. Jane, Watts, Port-au-Prince Sufannah, Medlin, Amsterdam Abigail, Babcock, Belfast Schr. Dispatch , Barry, Cork President, Stites, Port-au-Prince Jane, Conyngham, Havannah The ships Sally Butler , Chisholm , Alexander Hamilton , Potts , and two brigs said to be the Polly , Makin , and Tryal , Talbot , passed the Hook late on Wednesday evening, and the ship Edward , Wickham , with several others the same morning. The brig Active , Baker , for St. Thomas's left New Castle on Wednesday. The brig Ceres , Nicholas , for Curacoa, is ashore on Tinicum fpl. The ship Venus , Felt , and brig Hannah , Hammond , that were ashore before are off and went into the piers at Marcus Hook on Thursday. The snow Liberty , Ellerson , (late Wallace ) of this port, is lost on her passage home from Aux-Cayes. The captain and several of the crew, after being 19 days in an open boat, fell in with the brig George , in which they have arrived at Norfolk. Three of the men who left the brig in another boat, have not been heard of.
NEW-YORK, February 3.
Yesterday two more fellows were apprehended on suspicion of the robbery of Mr. Temple's house; one of whom is supposed to be him who acted as master of the gang.
On Monday last, the following gentlemen were chosen Directors of the United Insurance Company of this city, for the ensuing year:
Nicholas Low, John Delafield, Daniel Ludlow, John Shaw, William Henderfer, Thomas Buchanan, Cornelius Ray, Daniel McCormick, Robert Lenox, John B. Coles, Charles Smith, Edward Gould, William M. Seton, William Laight, John Murray, William Minturn, N. Gouverneur.
Nicholas Low, Esq., was afterwards unanimously elected President of this institution.
Received by the brig Chatham, from Jamaica.
Kingston, Dec. 27.
The privateer brig Maria of Tortola, which out into Port-Royal in distress yesterday, has had a severe action with a brig of 14 and a schooner of 12 guns, in which her masts, rudder and jib-boom have been greatly damaged.
Between the Naves and the east end of the Island, the Sovereign saw a brig, which proved to be Nancy from New-York, hard pushed by a French schooner. Capt. Aylward made all sail to come up with them, which he soon did, and an action took place. The following account has been handed to us by a passenger:
18th December, at noon, a brig two miles ahead, (standing for us. 19th—At 5 in the afternoon, came up with the chase, the proved to be an American brig from New-York, bound to Kingston. At a quarter past 5 a French privateer began to engage us on the larboard quarter; hove to, and after two hours action, the sheared off, very much shattered, supposed to be about 10 or 12 nine pounders, and 100 men. Capt. Aylward, Mr. Cassey, (2d officer) and several people dangerously wounded. At 8 A. M. Cassey breathed his last; at 10 committed his body to the deep, attended with the usual ceremonies. At noon the east part of Jamaica W. S. W. 3 or 6 leagues.
When the privateer that engaged the Sovereign bore away, they called out that their captain and several men were killed.
Montego Bay, Jan. 13.
Last Thursday night arrived at Port Royal, the Roebuck Packet , Capt. Servante, in 48 days from Falmouth.
A letter by the Packet mentions, that his majesty has been pleased, of the representation of the agent of this island, to direct that the free ports in Jamaica be opened to the Spaniards, notwithstanding the war.
NEW-THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, FEBRUARY 10. Will be presented (for the third and last time) a Tragedy, in three acts, called, FENELON; OR, THE NUNS OF CAMBRAI. To which will be added, the Comic Opera of THE HIGHLAND REEL. Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dollar; and Gallery, half a Dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtain rise precisely at six 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.
MR. FRANCIS RESPECTFULLY informs the subscribers to his Seled. Bails, that the last of the present subscription will be on Tuesday, the 13th. Subscription and Ladies' Tickets, to be had by application to Mr. Francis, No. 70, North Eighth street. Feb. 10—11
The Fire Work announced
for this evening, is postponed to Tuesday next, 13th inst.
And in addition, a surprising CHILD, nine years old, will execute a Concert, composed by Ignace Pleyel, on the Forte Piano, newly invented by Mr. Albrecht. The Infant Virtuosos is a pupil of a celebrated master of this city. Feb. 9 to 10.
Ran away from the Subscriber, On the 24th January last,
A Black Woman, named Zelime. She is of a middling sized figure, thick lips, marked with the small pox in the face—she carried off a bundle of linen with her. Whoever takes her up and brings her to the subscriber, at No. 181, Arch-street, corner of Fourth-street, shall receive two Dollars reward.
J. LAZELLES. N. B. Whoever harbors said Girl after this notice, shall be prosecuted to the severity of the law, February 10.
NOTICE.
All persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM DOMPTON , late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to furnish their accounts, duly attested, and those who are indebted to said estate, are earnestly solicited to make immediate payment, to either of the subscribers. Isaac Carbrall, John Haisworth, Samuel Wilson, } Administrators. January 27.
Baskenridge—for sale
IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Stirling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paisley.
There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one and a small expense would put it in complete repair.
The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there are on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds.
Also, a great number of beautiful Exotic and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newmk and Elizabeth, 10 from May's Town, and 12 from Springhouse—it is well watered and watered.
To five trouble, the price is five pound per acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to enquire of T. McEuen & Co. No. 78, Cheapside street. February 2.

Public Sale of Real Estates.
On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house, in Second-street, at 6 o'clock in the evening, the following
ESTATES.
No. 1. A two story brick House, with a two story frame Building, on a lot 20 feet front and 100 feet deep; also a vacant lot of 20 feet square, with the privilege of an alley to go thereto. This interest has lately been let for 20 dollars per annum, and is situated in Christian-street, between Front and Second Streets, the second house from Mr. Caleb Ash.
No. 2. A three story brick House, situated on the south east corner of Chestnut Streets, being 14 feet on Second-street, and 20 feet on Chestnut-street, now in the tenure of Mr. Morange, at the yearly rent of 400 dollars, and is deemed one of the best stands for the sale of dry goods in this city.
No. 3. A handsome well finished three story brick House, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, situated in Fifth-street, between Market and Arch-streets, No. 40. This house is built and finished in the modern style, is in complete repair, with double cellars under the whole. There is a cistern of rain water in the yard; and the house is at present let for 600 dollars per annum with the taxes.
No. 4. A three story brick House, situated in Plum-street, between Second and Third street, being 20 feet front and 130 feet deep, at present occupied by Robert Kenny.
No. 5. A three story brick House, on the bank side of Front-street, No. 171 North, going thro' to Water-street, where it is five story. It is 20 feet front and 48 feet deep, in complete repair, and is rented for 600 dollars per annum.
The conditions of Sale are, one quarter cash, one quarter in 6 months, one quarter in 9 months, and one quarter in 12 months.
Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1798. 3aw15F
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. It is on one side Blash and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several large towns on the Hudson's River, and having every advantage that can result from a quantity of water flowing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession under the first day of June next, and preparation may be made in the mean time for going into blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For term, apply to Mr. Joseph Ashbridge, in Philada. 3aw15F
Recently Published,
And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITHS , No. 177, South Second Street, and may be had of MORG N. J. RUTER ,
Illustrations of Prophecy:
In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evangelists, and Book of Revelation; which are those to foretell among other great events, a revolution in France, favorable to the interests of mankind, the overthrow of the papal power and of ecclesiastical tyranny, the downfall of civil despotism, and the subsequent restoration of the state of the world: together with
A large collection of Extracts,
just selected through the work, and taken from numerous commentators, particularly from Joseph Mede, Sir Isaac Newton, Mr. William Lowth, Dr. Th. Goodwin, Fleming, Mr. Henry More, Bengelius, Dr. John Owen, Daubuz, Dr. Cresswell, Whitby, Peter Jurien, I ownman, Brenau, Bishop Newton, and Bishop Chandler.
By JOSEPH LOMAS TOWERS.
Besides various other inquiries treated of in this work, and numerous illustrations of prophecy; it contains a considerable number of facts or observations on the symbolic language of prophecy, the authenticity, uses, and obscurity of the apocrypha, and the genuineness of the Hebrew prophecies; on the rapid corruption of christianity in the fourth century; on the disposition and reformation of the Jews, the history of the false Messiah who has appeared among them, and the reasons in support of the conjecture that the Afghans are the descendants of the ten tribes; on the right of resistance to oppression; on the eruptions of the northern nations, and the causes of the decline and fall of the Roman empire; on the customs of the Tartars, and the independence of the Arabs; on the conquests of those nations, and those of the Turks; on the usurpation of the Mamalukes; and the past history and present state of Egypt; on the character and conduct of Constantine, Justinian, Clovis, and Lewis XIV; on the scarcity of books in the dark ages, and the causes of the decline of literature; on the rapid rise of the French monarchy, and the causes of its fall; on the inconsistencies in the political characters of bishops Newton and Hurd; on the peculiarities of Dr. Th. Burnet's theory of the earth; on the beneficial effects which christianity has produced in favor of learning and civility, and its tendency to promote the establishment of equal governments.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER,
BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master,
From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11, Walnut Street.
Bordeaux Brandy
Irish market claret in cases
Medoc wine, in do.
Sauterne, do. do.
Thomas Margatroyd.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks
Rota do. do.
Pimento in bags
4000 bushels Liverpool salt.
Aug. 24. tut&stf.
W. HAYDON
Delineator of Drawing—from London, (Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science) INPROXIMO his friends, that he has re-commenced at his private tuition—Terms, as usual. Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornamental Painting, &c. &c. &c. on the above terms. W. H. flatters himself his terms will be particularly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. 5aw
TO BE SOLD,
A GREATERLY to be left will and testament of WILLIAM H. HOUGH , deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch-street, between Third and Fourth Streets, consisting of the house, No. 127, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements. The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 200 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a carriage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 88, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, Acting Executors. January 11. 5aw
The Subscriber
INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern, that the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas have appointed Monday, the twenty-fourth day of February next, as their time and place of hearing, at the Court-house in this city, on the subject of his petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Law—and that their attendance is desired. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 16. 5aw16H
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 2043, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1. 5aw
The Subscriber,
INFORMS those to whom it is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and scrutiny. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 18 1798. 5aw
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are to be called to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. Nov. 29 1797. 5aw
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD , of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, Administrator. No. 25, So. Third-street. January 4. dit
Surveyor General's Office,
December 2, 1797.
ON a release of survey of 433 acres 68 perches of land, situate in lower Smithfield township Northampton county, surveyed to William Wills, per warrant of 24th March, 1785, the Deputy Surveyor has made the following note, viz.
This land claimed by heirs of Lewis Gordon and George Taylor, not known by what right.—Certified for Daniel Broadhead, Esq. Surveyor General—William Paxton.
The first Monday in March next is appointed for a hearing of the parties on the above case, or any others interested or concerned therein, they having at least thirty days notice for John Hall, Secretary of the Land Office. N. Lufborough. January 26. 5aw16W
Copper for Sheathing,
For Sale, by SIMON WALKER, Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29. 5aw
Gentle Boarding and Lodging
To be had at a moderate price—Enquire at No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. d2w
To be sold,
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a new two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1. dit
PROPOSAL.
HAVING met with a liberal patronage, the Subscriber is emboldened to issue proposals for printing by subscription, the JOURNALS OF CONGRESS , from their first meeting in 1775, to the present time.
This work shall be printed with a new type, made for the purpose; and on good paper. It will be delivered at one dollar per volume (octavo) in 6 vols.—cash to be paid on delivery. It is needless to say any thing of the merits of this undertaking—the scarcity of the Journals throughout the United States, is sufficient to justify the printer in his hope of meeting with that success, which he is certain the enterprise deserves. JOHN PARKER. Jan. 27. d6t
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in casks and half tiers
Bonaduce Brandy
Teneriffe Wine
Malaffes
Georgia and Carolina Indigo
Ravens Duck and one baghead of paint brushes.
N. & J. Fraser. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. d1m.
PROPOSALS,
FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE
ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and misdemeanors, by which public and private property, &c. are at present, injured and endangered: And suggesting remedies for their prevention.
By a MAGISTRATE, Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westminster; and for the liberty of the Tower of London. To those who have read this curious and valuable work, it will need no recommendation—they know its solid merit—but as it has hitherto been only in manuscript, it will not be amiss to observe—so great was the apprehension and demand in London, that it passed through three large editions in the course of twelve months. As a detail of the ingenious works of fraud, that endanger property in London, and as a plan for the prevention and detection of crime, it cannot fail to afford the reader great entertainment as well as instruction; but at the author's desire all the names of witnesses, and informers, in considerable cases, some of which actually exist in all the larger capitals of the United States, the author has brought home to our own doors; and the work has an interesting claim to our attention.
To assist the legislature and the magistrates in the humane office of preventing crime, and their subsequent punishment, was the patriotic design of the author. "Private offences, he says, are the source of public crimes, and the best method of guarding society against the latter is, to make proper provision, for detecting the former." Those men are easily seduced from their loyalty who are apathetic from virtue.
CONDITIONS.
This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and neatly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-subscribers the price will be raised.
Whatever encouragement may be given by subscription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No. 68, High-street, and by much of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Samuel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 31. 2aw1A
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE,
A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON BENGAL SUGAR, in bags, and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED OADR. Oct. 27. 6
To be Exchanged for
British, German, or India Goods, IN THE PACKAGE;
A tract of valuable Land
In Lycoming, joining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 14. 5aw
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's , and EDWARD FOX's , Engagements, in consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within thirty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLE, JACOB BAKER. December 15. d6ct
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG's Book Store,
No. 52, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut-street.
REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT , a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached," and who are the parties and abettors therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20. 5
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE,
No. 110 Walnut-street.
INFORMS those who with to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. 5aw16W
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street.
HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27. 5aw
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 Hst. prgf.
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 classing 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 34th of a dollar. A Gardener wanted. A person well acquainted with gardening, and who would occasionally attend market, may hear of a place by applying at the 12 mile Stone, on the Bristol road, or No. 109, Arch-street, Philadelphia. A single man would be preferred Jan. 20. 2awtf
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher.
AT THEIR STORE,
No. 213, corner of Arch and Front street.
HAVE FOR SALE,
Cotton and worked Hosiery in trunks, affored
A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel
Ditto forty romall Handkerchiefs
Ditto Policatilk ditto
Ditto Pondichery and Madrasi ditto
Ditto Garrahs
Bengal black Tafties
4000 pieces Nakernas, and
Few shells bell Hyson Tea
1500 boxes tea London Window Glass,
from 8 by 6, to 19 by 24—and 15 hlids. Glass
Ware imported, which they will dispose of cheaper
than any in the city. Nov. 18. 3awtf
Valuable Books,
Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from
London, and now opening and selling by
J. OSMROD, No. 41, Chestnut Street.
CATALOGUES
Of the newly imported books may be had gratis.
These added to O's usual stock, form an
extensive and elegant collection of ancient and
modern literature, and comprise books in sundry
languages and on various subjects.
This Day is Published,
By J. OSMROD, (Price 75 cents, handsomely
bound and lettered, and embellished with an
elegant frontispiece and seventy three cuts.)
The Looking Glass for the Mind,
THE JUVENILE FRIEND;
Being a valuable collection of interesting and
miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to
young minds the happy effects of youthful inno-
cence and filial affection—in prose and verse.
Designed to improve and amuse the rising genera-
tion. In the Press, and will be speedily published,
By DR. DARWIN'S
Plan of Female Education.
Subscriptions for this incomparable work will
be thankfully received by the printer. The book
will contain about three hundred pages, will be
printed with a new type on fine paper, and deliv-
ered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and
embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one
dollar. January 3. 5t.
FOR SALE, AT
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN,
129, South Front-street, next door to the Cal-
tom-house.
A large assortment of
Gold and silver Watches
A Time Keeper, by Arnold
Some plated Candlesticks
Double barreled Guns, by Mortimer, maker
to the King of England
Ditto, by Parker
Pair duelling Pistols, by Knubley, Charing
Cross
Reflecting Telescope, by Ribrigt
Box of patent Medicines
60 lb. Scotch Thread
Small collection of valuable Books, and
Books of Prints
30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the
Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, pa-
tented by Percival Butler, in 1787.
Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots
Invoices or parcels of Watches bought.
January 4. d7t
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