Gazette of the United-States. (New-York [N.Y.]), 1791-07-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States.
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS BY JOHN FENNO, No. 69, HIGH-STREET, BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD STREETS, PHILADELPHIA.
[No. 19, of Vol. III.]
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1791.
[Whole No. 227.]
R E P O R T OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ON THE SUBJECT OF THE COD AND WHALE FISHERIES.
[CONCLUDED.]
No. XV.
GRAIN and FLOUR imported from the United States of America, into the Ports of France, in the year 1789—from an official statement.
   Fr. Kentals. lbs. equal to     Rice, 123102 69 24680 tierces of 500 Fren. lbs. each.   Flour, 256545 94 140959 Amer. barrels.   Wheat, 2015297 3 3664176   Rye, 307390 96 558841 Amer. bushels   Barley, 260131 52 520262  
No. XVI.
Statement of the VESSELS entered in the Office of the Balance of Commerce of France from the United States of America, in the year 1789.
   Vessels. Tons.     French, 13 2105   Imperial, 3 370   English, 43 4781   Dutch, 1 170   Hanseatic, 1 200   American, 163 24173   224 31799  
No. XVII.
ABSTRACT of the Tonnage of foreign Vessels entered in the Ports of the United States, from October 1st, 1789, to September 30th, 1790.
   France, - - - - - 13435   Holland, - - - - - 8815   Sweden, - - - - - 311   Russia, - - - - - 394   Spain, - - - - - 8551   Portugal, - - - - - 2624   Denmark, - - - - - 1619   Germany, - - - - - 1368   British Dominions, - - - - - 225495   262912  
No. XVIII.
That the encouragement of our carrying business is interesting, not only to the carrying states, but in a high degree also to the others, will result from the following facts.
   Dollars.     The whole exports of the United States may be stated at 25,000,000   Great-Britain carries two-fifths of these in value, that is to say, 10,000,000   Freight and insurance on this in times of peace, are about two-thirds and one half per cent. 2,250,000   The same charges in war are very various, according to the circumstances of the war, we may say, however, fifty-five per cent. 5,500,000   The difference between peace and war, freight and insurance, then is annually 3,250,000   Taxed on our agriculture by British wars, during their continuance, and our dependence on British bottoms.  
Of the last one hundred years, Great-Britain has had forty-two years of war and fifty-eight of peace, which is three times of war to every four of peace, nearly.
In every term of seven years then, we pay three times three million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, or nine million seven hundred and fifty thousand, which, averaged on the years of peace and war, are annually and constantly one million three hundred and ninety-two thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven more than we should pay, if we could raise our own shipping to be competent to the carriage of all our productions. Besides this, many of our bulky articles, not bearing a war freight, cannot be exported if exposed to that; so that their total loss is to be added to that before estimated.
   * Y. M. 1689. May. Y. M. WAR.     PEACE. 4 1697. Sept. 8 4 WAR.   6 1702. May. 10 3   4 1712. Aug. 10 3   8 1718. Dec. 2 6   5 1721. June. 2 6   4 1727. Mar. 0 2   12 1727. May. 0 2   4 1730. Oct. 8 7   7 1748. May. 8 7   0 1755. June. 7 5   15 1762. Nov. 7 5   7 1778. June. 4 9   6 1783. Mar. 4 9   2 1789. May. 42 0   57 9  
INGENIOUS PIECE OF CLOCK-WORK.
DUBLIN, March 13.
THERE is now exhibiting in a room belonging to the Dublin Society, in Pool beg Street, a most ingenious piece of Clock work, which the curious artist has contrived to introduce into a gardine bottle, the neck of which is only three quarters of an inch wide; what must appear extraordinary indeed is, that one of the wheels is 3 inches in diameter, and that independent of the work, there are sundry ornamental figures interspersed in different parts of the bottle. The inventor, who is an Irishman, had this matter twenty-five years in contemplation before he brought it to its present state of perfection.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
TO ELLA.
AGAIN thy sweetly warbled strain, Thou leader of the choral train; Again thy sweeping harp I hear, That long has charmed my ravished ear.
New vigour to my soul thy words impart; With softer pleasures touch my wounded heart: The moral lore that flows along thy line, Might well bestow a PINE to rehearse; The bold descriptive beauties of thy Verse, Would bright on TITIAN's glowing canvas shine.
When closed the blazing eye of day, And on my downy couch I lay, Deep musing on thy moral lot; The God of Sleep around me threw His mantle dipped in slumberous dew; And thus arose my fervent pray'r—
O! thou from whom creation sprung! O! send from thy bright realms above, Some faint to cheer me with thy love, And bid me raise the rapturous song— For I have heard thy spirits, who on high Possess the plains of yon cerulean sky;
Have oft, in pity to the mortal race, Descending closed them in their pure embrace; And whispering soothing music to their breath, Charmed all the tempers of the soul to rest— Scarce had the words escaped my moving tongue, Yet on my lips the trembling accents hung;
When lo! a form descending from on high, On silver plumes thro' yonder orient sky: Wide flows in circling locks her golden hair, And plays with every eddy of the air. Her filmy robes white as the falling snow, Around her form in graceful foldings flow.
Her bright blue eyes beam forth a gentle light, And fix and charm at once the gazer's sight. When near she moved I saw bewitching grace, And heavenly beauty lighten up her face. Now by my side upon the earth she stood, Her quickened glance warmed all my chilly blood.
High waving in the air a sky-blue wand, She bade me follow to yon lofty land! The path she led, with joyous heart I flew. 'Till near the high and verdant hill I drew; Then turning round she took my trembling hand, And waved again her bright cerulean wand:
Soft as the sound of some angelic lute, Sweet as the breath of Orpheus' mellow flute, Her words in rapt'rous warblings poured along, And thrilled my trembling soul with heavenly song. Behold! she said, that lovely country round, With nature's richest gifts and beauty crowned;
There purest joy flows thro' the circling year, The happy people know no pain, nor fear; Their queen am I, from realms of light I came, Fair virtue's offspring, blue-eyed Hope my name." She ceased; then rose before my ravished sight, Enchanting scenes in nature's beauty bright;
Here spreads a wide and ever verdant plain, And waves the yellow life-supporting grain: There grandly rise the proud aspiring hills, Between whose rocky chinks slide down the rills. Here in majestic beauty towering high, The branching groves shoot to the cloudless sky;
The feathered warblers hop from spray to spray, And hold their tuneful strife till closing day; Then pours the plaintive Nightingale her notes, And all night long her melting music floats— Along the walks of those e'er blooming bowers, Forever spring new crops of fragrant flowers.
The pristine colors of the sun are seen With countless changes waving o'er the green— Rich sculptured figures formed of blazing gold, Attract the eye, and firm the senses hold— Here Dove-like Innocence, engaged in play, With frolic lambs prolongs the happy day;
There Charity throws from her copious store, Till the glad suppliants cease to ask for more: Here, with celestial fire in her eye, Mild Faith with firmness gazes on the sky, And Adoration pours her song of praise, While tears of rapture wander down her face.
There o'er white curling lakes the nodding trees, Wave slowly to the gentle passing breeze; And wildly-grand around deep rocky caves Return the echo of the dashing waves. Here chystal mountains shoot into the sky, And with the sun in splendor seem to vie;
Where rise the rugged rock an awful height! The fleeting torrent holds my wandering sight: From steep to steep down dash with thundering roar The mad'ning waves, and foam along the shore. "Lo laid the maid there bursting from the ground, A bubbling fountain calls its waters round;
And see behind, where opens yonder bower, The virtuous souls enjoy the rapturous hour: There many a harp, and many a breathing flute Is heard; responding founds the silver lute; Whilst ravished with the melody of sound The vocal chorus pour their songs around. Thus all the blest their happy days employ, And each contributes to the other's joy; Their grateful incense rises up to heaven, And for their praise a double joy is given: Know thou, she said, whoe'er pursues the path That leads to Virtue and unwavering Faith, Shall hail me Queen! and where they dwell shall rise A scene like this, enchanting to their eyes; The spheres shall warble music in their ear, And all creation harmony appear." Now ceased her voice, she clapt her silver wings, And rising to the sky thro' Ether lings.
BIRTHA.
FROM THE (HAMPSHIRE) CHRONICLE.
THE ECONOMIST.
A penny saved is as good as a penny earned.
B UT how shall I save my pence? They will go as fast as I earn them." Reduce all your affairs to order. Observe order in your family, in your meals, in your business, in your amusements. Prescribe to yourself rules of conduct. Beware of contracting expensive habits, and subdue those you have contracted. Be industrious in your calling. Never lay out your earnings for that, which, in the long run, can do you no good. Form no connexions with spendthrifts. Waste nothing that can be applied to real use, for your own, or your neighbour's benefit.
My neighbour Frugal , orders his family to bed so early, that they may rise with the sun the year round. Thus he saves candles; for the sun lights him for nothing; and he reckons the sun affords a better light than a candle. Morning drams, and drams before dinner he has disused for many years. This is a considerable saving; and he now enjoys better health and eats with a better appetite, than when he used them. He keeps a plenty of wholesome food, good beer, and cider; and requires of his labourers no more work than they can perform with the strength of these. Ardent spirits, he thinks, ought to be reserved for occasional use. And he says, his people do more work, and do it much better, than they did four years ago, when he indulged them in the free use of rum. Besides, they seldom quarrel with one another. When he sees a young fellow turn down two or three glasses of rum in quick succession; "There," says he, "is a fellow who will always be poor: He will be a drunkard before he is forty years old." As he was once on a visit at a friend's house, in a town at some distance, he saw a man in a poor habit with a bottle in his hand, passing the street just before sun down on Saturday. He observed, that the man went into a retailer's shop, and soon returned and entered a small house. "There," says Mr. Frugal to his friend, "is a miserable family, soon to be maintained by the town. They waste the earnings of the week in rum. They cannot keep Sunday without a bottle. They never go to meeting. I dare say the woman and children are as dirty and ragged as Hottentots, and almost as ignorant. They plead, I suppose, in excuse for not going to church, or sending their children to school, that they are so poor, and have so many rates to pay, that they cannot procure clothes. If one of the family happens to be sick, I presume, the neighbourhood must be called upon to supply them with the necessaries of life. And all this for rum." "You have hit it exactly," says the gentleman of the house; "and this is the case of several other families among us. Rum is the ruin of them."
Frugal never goes to a tavern without business, nor tarries longer than to finish the business that called him there. If he meets a friend, whom he is glad to see, instead of treating him at the tavern, he invites him to his house; for he says, he can better give a friend a dinner or supper at home, than half a mug of drink at a tavern; and can enjoy with him a much more social chat. He observes, that some men invite their friends to the tavern, because they love the place themselves: And then by tavern expences they are become so poor, that they cannot entertain a friend at their own houses. At the tavern they can go up on tick, and pay all off by and by in a lump with a cow, or piece of land.
Frugal is punctual to pay his debts, and never contracts more than he can pay in season. Thus he saves interest, the expense of suits and the vexation of contentions with his neighbors. I need not tell you that Frugal is a thriving man; and there never was a better neighbor.
AN EXTRACT.
HAPPINESS
D WELLS with the virtuous mind—virtue is that sure prop to the soul of man, which softens woe to raptures: makes the exile smile—the captive rejoice—and removes all terror from dissolving nature. Virtue, then in the largest sense of the word, is that jewel, which gives a true relish to all other possessions; it blunts the keen edge of misfortune, adds a flavor to prosperity, and lifts the man above the frowns or

the flattery of the world. But how shall I find and obtain the golden prize? By seeking it—seek it earnestly, and you will certainly find it; but if you despise the proffered boon, you cannot seek it; unless you hunger and thirst after it, you cannot relish it; if you are determined to try every other thing first, your taste may be vitiated—if you are always gorged with trash, you can have no relish for this, though a delicious morsel; for the full soul loathed the honey comb—he that often allays his thirst at a putrid stream, longs not for the pure fountain. Would you know the happiness that springs from virtue, try the experiment. I never knew the man, who would own he repented of a moral life and virtuous actions: From which I infer, that it is more than probable, that none ever will repent of it, that lives in the practice of virtue. Then to attempt to be good is worth attention: By the trial, we are like to lose nothing, and may, it is more than likely, gain much; for the reward of virtue, is present happiness; and future glorious prospects.—Taste of the pure fountain, and you will say with the poet:—
"Where now, ye lying vanities of life! Ye ever-tempting—ever cheating train! Where are you now? and what is your amount? Vexation, disappointment, and remorse. Sad fick'ning thought."
And again— "Father of light and life! thou God supreme; O teach me what is good, teach me thyself; Save me from folly, vanity, and vice, From every low pursuit! and feed my soul With knowledge, conscious peace, and virtue pure; Sacred, substantial, never fading bliss."
Thompson's Seasons.
PARIS, April 20.
SINCE the sanctioning of the decrees concerning the civil constitution of the clergy, Louis XVth's quiet acquiescence in all the measures of the National Assembly had procured him a great share of popularity, till within these few days, when the murmurs have begun to revive. The old story, of his intending to escape and put himself at the head of the malcontents, was renewed, and seemed to acquire probability from his behaviour to the refractory clergy. His confessor, the Cure de St. Eustache, having taken the oath, he dismissed him, and took one of the non-jurors in his place. Several bishops, that had refused to comply with the decrees, were lodged in the Thuilleries; apartments in the empty palace at Versailles were assigned to many priests of the same description; and the other day the King received the sacrament from the hands of the Great Almoner, who is also in the above predicament. These circumstances had indisposed the minds of the people, who found an opportunity to manifest their discontent on their Majesties preparing, on Monday morning last, to set off for St. Cloud. A crowd assembled in the Court-yard of the Thuilleries, and refused to allow the Royal carriages to advance. The King, as usual, was inclined to comply with the wishes of the people; but the Queen encouraged him to persist in his intention, and to remain in his carriage. After a considerable delay, and after the alarm of the royal person being invested by the mob had been given, numerous detachments of the national guard and M. de la Fayette arrived. The Commandant-General assured the King that he should proceed if he wished it, but that his way would be strewed with dead bodies; this, perhaps, would not have been disagreeable to the Queen, whose love for the French nation is notorious, and who shewed signs of the most violent impatience and displeasure, especially when the young striplings of the Court, that surrounded her carriage, were rather rudely driven from their post by the soldiery.
It is not certain, however, that M. de la Fayette's promise would have been of easy execution; for a great, if not the greater part of the national guard were fully in the sentiment of the populace. After a full hour and an half had elapsed, the King, rather than occasion a scene of blood, consented to alight and retire to the palace. This is the history of the affair; fiction has, as usual, added a variety of circumstances—that four hundred horse were waiting in the Bois de Boulogne to carry off the royal person, &c.
On Tuesday the King went to the Assembly, to whom he announced his perseverance in his design, he said his departure was necessary to shew he was at liberty, and to add force to his sanction and acceptance of the decrees. The Assembly applauded, and a debate ensued that led to no conclusion, the president putting an end to the sitting in the midst of it. It is, however, understood, that his Majesty is to go to St. Cloud, that is to say, if the Majesty of the people will permit him; which is very doubtful, the minds of the public in general being very much heated.
The department of Paris has presented an address to the King, couched in very strong terms. They tell him he favors the refractory, and is served by none but enemies of the constitution. The club of Cordeliers, who are truly what are called Enrages , and in comparison of whom the
Jacobins are royalists, have gone further: they have stuck up, all over Paris, an arrete, or resolution, by which they declare that the first public officer, the first citizen of the state, is himself refractory to the laws; they also sent a deputation to compliment a patriotic grenadier, who, being on duty when the King was receiving the sacrament, positively insisted on being relieved, that he might not, as he said, be witness to a perjury.
It cannot be denied, that the conduct of the Court, in a great measure, justifies the public suspicions. Every thing seems to indicate its only yielding to circumstances of the moment. The palace is full of avowed enemies of the constitution. Men of the same description were selected in the late choice of ministers to be sent to foreign Courts; and it is not a little extraordinary that no French Ambassador abroad has yet officially notified the revolution, the change of the King's title, or that of the national flag.
APRIL 22.
Mr. Fleurieu, the marine minister, Mr. Villequier, the first gentleman of the bed chamber, and all the people of his Majesty's Chapel, have resigned.
The following resolution of the Club des Cordeliers has been the subject of much conversation at Paris. It has been publicly affixed in all the quarters of the city.
Extract from the deliberations of the 17th of April.
"The Society, on the information laid before them, that the first public Placeman of the Nation permits the refractory priests to enter his house, and there publicly to exercise those functions which have been forbidden by the Legislature, to the great scandal of Frenchmen and of the law, and that he has this day even received the Paschal Communion and heard Mass from one of these refractory Priests, have resolved that, the truth of this fact duly proved, they denounce to the Representatives of the Nation this first public Placeman, this first subject of the Law, as a Violator of those Constitutional Laws which he has sworn to maintain, and of which it is his office to enforce the execution; and as having thus authorised disobedience and revolt, and prepared the way for those factions which the enemies of the Rights of Man are endeavoring to excite against the Constitution."
On Thursday evening M. de la Fayette, shocked at not having been able to maintain discipline among the National Guards when his Majesty proposed to depart for St. Cloud, sent in his resignation, accompanied also with those of the other Staff Officers.
All good citizens, all those who, in their hopes of the future, do not rejoice in the calamities of the present, are afflicted with a circumstance that must contribute greatly to the public inquietude.
Twenty-three battalions have waited on their late General, and requested him to withdraw his resignation. A detachment of the National Guards also went to the municipality, to request their mediation, and to beseech them to join in their supplications with them. At eleven o'clock at night, M. Bailly, and the other Magistrates, accordingly waited on M. de la Fayette, and were immediately admitted. The apartments, the court yard, and the street, were crowded with the military, notwithstanding it rained very hard.
Madame de la Fayette appeared at midnight at a balcony, and, addressing herself to those on the outside, lamented in the politest manner possible, that the house could not contain them all, and at the same time testified how much she was charmed with their zeal for the person of her husband.
M. de la Fayette soon after made his appearance, and promised to attend the general council next day, and there give a decisive answer. He accordingly repaired there at nine o'clock last night, and had scarce pronounced the first sentence of his speech, before he was suddenly taken ill, fainted on the spot, and remained so long in that condition, that the meeting was adjourned.
It is thought that M. de la Fayette will again accept the command, after going through the formalities of a new election. He is constantly attended by Mr. Paine, and the Marquis de la Langle, author of the Picturesque Description of Switzerland, who has just translated the "Rights of Man" into the French language.
APRIL 28.
A letter was read in the National Assembly on Saturday night from Mr. de Montmorin, the Minister for foreign affairs, to all the ambassadors and envoys of the French King, in the several Courts of Europe.
This letter, written at the express desire of the King, unequivocally signified his attachment to the New Constitution, and fully explained what may be called his Majesty's political creed.
The reading of this letter met with reiterated applause; and a deputation was ordered from the Assembly, to thank his Majesty for the patriotic sentiments it expressed.
LONDON, April 23.
The Emperor and their Sicilian Majesties are at Venice incognito , the Emperor under the title of Count Burgan, and the King and Queen of Sicily as Count and Countess Castellamare. The government endeavours to render their situation agreeable.
Thursday was launched, from Mr. Perry's yard, at Blackwall, the Diligence , a new ship intended for discoveries, the command of which is given to Captain Bligh, late of the Bounty . She is to carry 100 men, and mount 16 guns, besides swivels. They proceed first to Botany Bay on survey, then to Otaheite to take the bread-tree plant on board, and carry them to the West Indies.
Last week two genteel men, foreigners, came to an engraver, and desired him to engrave a plate the same as the French Assignats, and left a copy with him. As he suspected that they intended to forge on the National Assembly, he gave information of the affair to Sir Sampson Wright, who, with the consent of the French Ambassador, caused them to be apprehended and sent to Paris.
There are at present twenty-nine houses of Rendezvous in or near London, for receiving men for manning the Baltic fleet.
The indignity offered at Bristol to Mr. Wilberforce, for exercising his humanity, gives no favorable indication of the general character of the people of that mercantile city!
The son of Judge Buller is shortly to lead the accomplished Miss Holliday to the hymeneal altar. The lady's fortune will amount to 100,000.
BENNINGTON, June 20.
Some time since we published an account that the British had withdrawn their guards from the posts they had formerly holden in this state: The publication was made in consequence of information received from a gentleman who had recently been near the spot; but we now from authority inform, that the intelligence was premature.—On the contrary, the post at Point-au-fair, formerly garrisoned with a subaltern's guard, is now augmented to a captain's; and that on Dutchman's point, where formerly a corporal and four men were stationed, is reinforced with a sergeant and twelve: The Schooner Maria , likewise, which for a long time past has lain opposite Point-au-fair, in Windmill bay, with four guns only on board, has received her full metal, together with a company of marines, her full complement of seamen, with her nettings, &c. complete as in time of war. The Maria , and the post at Point-au-fair, is five miles, and the post on Dutchman's point twelve miles, this side the northern line of Vermont.
The northern post informs, that lieut. Ebenezer Hyde of the isle of Moite, is missing, and supposed to be drowned. He left the island on the 28th ult. in a canoe, in company with one Wales, between whom, it is said, the most cordial agreement did not subsist; Wales has since returned, but Hyde has not yet been seen. The account that Wales gives, as our informant says, is, that Hyde fell out of the canoe and was drowned, and that it was out of his power to save his life, or bring back his body, as it sunk immediately after he ceased struggling; at other times, it is said, he reports differently, so that the real state of the matter is doubtful.
PROVIDENCE, June 23.
A Bank is about to be established in this town, to consist of Two Hundred Shares, of two hundred specie dollars each, making in the whole a capital of forty thousand dollars, which may be hereafter enlarged, should the stockholders think it necessary.—Three quarters of the proposed shares were subscribed in two days, and the subscription will undoubtedly be filled in a few days from this time, about thirty shares only remaining unsubscribed.
Yesterday embarked on board a packet for New-Jersey, 50 Recruits, under the command of lieutenant Sherman—being part of the 2d United States regiment, enlisted in this state.
The Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, at a special meeting held on Saturday evening last, directed Col. Amos Atwell, their Treasurer, to subscribe, in the name of the Association, for one share in the Bank of the United States.
NEW-YORK, June 27.
Yesterday arrived the Olive Branch , Capt. Butler, in 50 days from Newry. Capt. Butler informs, that the hottest press that ever was in Ireland, was made on the 8th of May last; and that from appearances, a war inevitably would take place. Lord Hood, with 26 sail of the line, was ready for sea.
Died suddenly, on Saturday night, Dr. JACAMIAH SMITH, of this city. His death was occasioned by his taking a large dose of laudanum through mistake, supposing it to be tincture of bark.

FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
ORTHODOXY.
IF you and I should disagree, 'Tis plain as any case can be, Your faith is wholly out of joint, You're Heterodox in ev'ry point. But if, as I do, you believe, And pin your faith upon my sleeve, Whether in church affairs, or state, You're Orthodox, sans all debate.
PORTSMOUTH, June 18.
The Organ of the church in this town has lately been put into complete repair, by Mr. Josiah Leavitt, organ-builder in Boston. The satisfaction this our ingenious countryman has given here, is such as entitles him to the attention of those who wish to benefit by his professional abilities, and who are studious to encourage American artists.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop SEABURY is expected to arrive in this town on Saturday the 26th instant.
The Episcopal Convention of the commonwealth of Massachusetts met last month in Boston. They have adopted the Constitution and Prayer book, as formed by the late General Convention.
The Rev. Dr. WALTER is arrived at Cambridge, and has accepted the care of the church in that town, and of the North Church in Boston. The Rev. Mr. MONTAGUE is to be the Assistant Minister to those churches also.
PITTSBURGH, June 18.
JOHN MOORE, Esq. is elected to serve in the Senate of this commonwealth, for the district composed of the counties of Westmoreland and Alleghany in the room of Richard Butler, Esq. resigned.
MIDDLETOWN, June 25.
On the 24th instant, a complete company of federal troops, from Massachusetts, under the command of Capt. Phelon, of the second regiment, and forty chosen recruits from this state, belonging to the same regiment, and commanded by Lieut. Harthorn, of the first regiment, embarked here, on board two transports, for Brunswick, in New-Jersey. Among these troops were very few Europeans, and their military appearance and good conduct gave general satisfaction.
HARTFORD, June 27.
It is with regret we mention the ravages made by the worms in various parts of the country this summer. We are told that in New-Haven county, and in the river towns through Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire, and in the eastern part of Massachusetts about Boston, the apple-trees are stripped of their foliage by these destructive animals; and that, in some places, the oaks and elms have not escaped the same fate. Perhaps the oldest man alive cannot remember a season when these worms have appeared in such multitudes, and made such havoc with fruit trees. In many instances the usual remedy of tarring trees has proved ineffectual.
The man who will discover an effectual method for preserving trees from these devouring animals, will deserve a monument.
It has been said that hogs will preserve orchards, by rooting about the bodies of the trees in autumn. If so, by what means do they effect this purpose? Is it by finding and devouring the eggs of the worm, or by turning up the soil and exposing them to the air, rain and frost? This deserves consideration. If the latter, which seems probable, then a spade might be used to advantage, just before winter. To dig about the trees would not injure them generally, and the loss of the grass or grain under the trees, might be dispensed with. This hint is suggested merely as an inducement to experiments which may ascertain the fact.
It is further suggested that trees growing upon a hard clay are never injured by the worms. In the town of Hartford, this is fully proved. The soil is too hard and unyielding to admit the worms, and many old orchards on such a soil have always escaped, while those which stand on a light soil, at only a small distance, are frequently stripped of every leaf. This fact may be of use to farmers in selecting the spots for their orchards.
BALTIMORE, June 28.
The National Assembly of France has passed a decree which orders the arrest of Cardinal de Rohan, for being guilty of High-Treason.
A letter from France mentions, that "PRESIDENT WASHINGTON's letter to the National Assembly of that kingdom, congratulating the nation on its revolution, had been read with great applause in the National Assembly, and ordered to be printed."
Philadelphia, July 2.
We are now brought to the close of the fifteenth year of the sovereignty and independency of the United States of America—Amidst the general joy and festivity which distinguish this truly glorious anniversary—say, can a retrospective pause be imper-tinent or improper? With what accelerated rapidity has time urged us on in our course, to Empire and happiness!—Through the smiles of Heaven on our exertions, we have laid the broadest foundation for the temple of Liberty, that the world hath ever seen.—At that solemn, all-important moment when the New Government was adopted, the genius of Freedom and Independence leaped for joy—It was then, and not before, that the law the sun of permanent prosperity rose on her favored clime—the glooms of anarchy, discision, and misrule which had brooded over the political horizon of the States, were dissipated like a morning fog—a clear, a glorious day succeeded, which has continued to dawn upon us with increasing splendor. Under the auspices of a long, long succession of Patriotic Heroes, Sages, and Politicians, like those who at the present moment so wisely guide our public affairs, we trust that the blessings of our sacred Republican Government will be transmitted from generation to generation, till the angel of time shall say, IT IS DONE.
We hear that the PRESIDENT is expected in town on Monday next—A circumstance which would crown the joy of the day.
The two Mr. Choates, who were captured in January last, by the Delaware Indians at Big-Bottom, are returned to their friends at Leicester, Massachusetts—They owe their liberty to the generosity of the British commanding officer at Detroit.
SAYS A CORRESPONDENT
We hear that there have been several recent conversions to the Bank of the United States. One gentleman in particular, proposes, it is said, to subscribe for SIXTY SHARES, whose scepticism it was thought was irremovable.—It would not be the most remarkable thing that ever happened, if the great prognosticating pamphleteer himself, was to come in.
We are informed that his Excellency the Governor of this Commonwealth, pursuant to powers vested in him by law, has formed two very advantageous contracts, which are founded on undoubted security, for removing obstructions, and improving the navigation of the Delaware and Schuylkill.
During the late circuit of the Judges of the Supreme Court to the westward, we are told that the grand jury of the proper district, found bills of indictment against those persons who killed the Moravian Indians.
Accounts from the westward inform, that no Indians have been seen or heard of, on the frontiers of this state, for three or four weeks past—That the continental troops rendezvoused at Pittsburg, have left that place, and proceeded down the Ohio, though their particular destination was not known.
Accounts from various parts of the Continent mention a great destruction in the vegetable world by Catterpillars, Canker-Worms, Cut-Worms, &c. They are in such swarms in many places as scarcely to leave the appearance of verdure behind them. The late rains, we trust, have put a stop to their depredations.
On Monday next, agreeable to law, the books are to be opened (at the Bank in this City) to receive Subscriptions to the Bank of the United States. Perhaps it may not be too much to say, that from a great variety of novel, concurring circumstances, no object of equal magnitude, founded on so firm a basis, has ever presented itself to invite the attention of monied capitalists as the Bank of the United States. Unlike many other speculations, dependant on the most fortuitous contingencies—here every man can with a great degree of certainty make his calculations; and he cannot fail in realizing his just and reasonable hopes, so long as the peace, patriotism and prosperity of the United States continue—with these, the encreasing revenue of the union is inseparably connected. Further, this Bank must continually appreciate in the public estimation (provided its affairs are conducted with honor, ability and integrity, of which there can exist no reasonable doubt) for a plan that will in its operations reduce the interest on money—encrease the circulating medium—facilitate business in every line and profession—enhance the value of real property—and enable the government to reduce the public debt and diminish the public burthens, must, and will meet the approbation of every friend to his country and mankind.
The last accounts from Europe wear a warlike aspect. At Berlin all is bustle and business—courier after courier is dispatched to the courts of the allies—to the Prince of Brunswick, who it appears is to command the Prussian forces, seven messengers were sent in one day. The present King of Prussia has followed the examples of his predecessors, by keeping up a prodigious regular army—one advantage appears to have resulted from the system, and that is, the neighbouring states have kept themselves at respectful distance, and domestic peace has for a long time been a resident in his dominions. Frederic has the fine machinery of an army—but whether disuse has not rendered it less formidable than under the late King, a war with Russia, should one take place, will determine.
With respect to the King of Sweden, there is no determinate opinion how he will act in case of a rupture with the Empress. He is said to be like Mahomet's coffin—suspended in air.
The King of Denmark continues neutral. The Kings of Spain, the Sicilies, Naples, and France, the same. So that the Empress, except peace should prevent it, will be attacked by the Porte, Prussia, England and Holland. How Leopold will conduct, is problematical.
Extract of a letter from Lancaster, dated June 28, to a gentleman in this city.
"A most horrid and cruel murder was committed a few days since, on the body of a young German, in the neighbourhood of Lebanon, of the name of Grandoff; I saw the inquisition taken before Justices Thorne and Clarke. It appeared that, about 12 o'clock at night, when asleep in bed, a fellow entered his room, struck him on the head with an axe, and then cut his throat, of which he instantly died: This was on the second story; the ruffian then descended to a room on the first floor, where his (the deceased's) two sisters lay, entered the room with a lantern and candle burning, intending, no doubt, to murder them and rob the house; in this however he was disappointed, one of them made resistance, and in the struggle the candle went out, the axe fell out of his hand; the other sister escaped out of the window to alarm the neighbours, and in the mean time the villain fled, leaving behind him the axe and two small cords, with which he first attempted to tie the young girls. The man murdered was to be married next Tuesday to a very decent farmer's daughter."
REFLECTIONS.
Where TRUTH is the object of political discussion, personal invective and opprobrium will never disgrace the productions of a writer.
Every candid appeal to the public is entitled to a candid reception.
The degree of refinement and liberality to which a civilized community has attained, cannot be calculated by a more certain criterion than the state of the Press.
A free press is not an illiberal one—nor will a truly enlightened, free people, countenance imperious dogmatism: They naturally tend to obscure the rays of knowledge, and preclude free enquiry. Intolerance, in Church or state, is equally detestable.
LAST CHANCE!
The present Semi-annual and Monthly Lotteries of Massachusetts, will compleat the 10,000l. ordered to be raised by a Lottery, and will therefore, it is said, be the last that will be offered to the public by that State.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
THE "CRITICS" is received. An "ODE TO TIME," and other favors, necessarily postponed.
THE price of the PROFILES, advertised in the last page of this paper, is reduced to 25s of a Dollar. One quarter will be refunded on application, to those who have paid a Dollar.
From PELOSI's MARINE LIST.
   ARRIVALS at the PORT of PHILADELPHIA     Brig James, Role, Cape-Francois   Sally, Fadding, ditto   Mary, Fitzpatrick, Amsterdam   Sally, Davidson, Port-au-Prince   Sch'r Nancy, George, Jamaica   Sloop Franklin, Twamley, Piscataway  
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   FUNDED DEBT.     6 pr. Cents 18/ pr. £. 90 pr. cent.   3 pr. Cents 10/ 50 do.   Deferred 6 pr. Cents 10/ 50 do.   UNFUNDED DEBT.   Final Sett. and other Certificates 17/ 85 do.   Indents 10/ 50 do.   N. and S. Carolina debts, 13/ 15/6.  
THE Volunteer Company of ARTILLERY is desired to meet at the STATE-HOUSE, precisely at 8 o'clock, on MONDAY morning next, the 4th of July. Philad. June 30. JEREMIAH FISHER, Capt.
GRAY'S GARDENS.
A CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music will begin on Monday, the glorious 4th of July, at six o'clock in the morning, and conclude at ten at night, should the day be fair, to celebrate American Independence.
Tickets delivered at one quarter of a dollar, at three different gates.
Songs, with harmony and martial music, in honor of the day, will be performed.
The Bridge will be ornamented.
The ship Union, dressed with the colours of the different nations in alliance with the United States, and elegantly lighted at night.
An extensive firework will be displayed from an artificial island on the river; the view can only be seen to advantage from the gardens.
The mill scene on a plan entirely new.
The goddess of Independency, an emblematical transparent piece of painting, very large, will be exhibited; this design was formed by a respectable character for last year, but not executed.
Three paintings transparent, one of the illustrious President of the United States, one of the immortal Franklin, the other, the patriotic General de la Fayette, as large as the life, together with several other transparent figures and landscapes, executed by eminent artists.
The illuminations will be more extensive than any heretofore.
In order to furnish the public with refreshments, tea, coffee and chocolate, and fruits of the season, will be ready for breakfast.
Three tables, with 100 covers each, furnished with roast beef, rounds, hams, &c. &c. ready to cut and come again, from morning until night.
The great number of bars that will be fixed and plentifully stocked with liquors, the provision for water cannot fail of being sufficient, the wines, &c. kept in reservoirs of water and ice. Iced creams of a great variety, fine cakes and macaroons, with different kinds of sweetmeats, to be furnished by M. de la Croix.
We cannot but mention, it will be impossible to carry the plan forward without order being preserved, or furnish the refreshments to afford satisfaction;—but have not the least doubt, from an enlightened people, there will be not any reason to complain; every exertion will be made by the public's
Very humble servants, Gray's-Ferry, June 27, 1791. G. & R. GRAY.

Intelligence Office,
In Fourth-Street, second Door below Market-Street.
FRANCIS WHITE
BUYS and Sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities and Paper Monies.
Transacts business for those who have claims on the United States, or against either of the States, particularly for the Officers, Soldiers and Mariners, and others who have served in or about the late American Army, or for their legal Heirs, Administrators, Attorneys, &c.
Certificates and such Paper Monies furnished for country people and others, who have to make payments to the Pennsylvania Loan or Land Offices, as will pass equal to specie, and their warrants, patents, &c. passed through the different offices.
Money borrowed or loaned, and discounts procured for bills, bonds, and notes of hand, with or without deposits.
Houses, Farms, Lands, Lots, bought and sold, and Houses, Rooms, Boarding and Lodging, rented or let, or procured for Strangers or others.
Reputable Characters of either sex, and of any profession, out of Place, may hear of Employ—and Families, Merchants, Travellers and others, be supplied with suitable domestics.
Those at a distance who may address on either the above subjects, their letters being post paid, will be duly attended to, by FRANCIS WHITE.
Philad. June 22, 1791.
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Public Notice is hereby given,
to all whom these presents shall come, or in any wise concern, That JAMES GARDNER, late of Wilmington, North-Carolina, deceased, did make four promissory notes payable to SAMUEL JACKSON, of Philadelphia, Merchant, all bearing date the 19th July, 1785, one for three hundred and seventy-one pounds, payable in six months—one for seven hundred and forty two pounds, in nine months—one for seven hundred and forty pounds, in twelve months—and one for seven hundred and forty-five pounds thirteen shillings and three-pence, in fifteen months, amounting in the whole to two thousand five hundred and ninety-eight pounds thirteen shillings and three-pence, and payable in produce at Wilmington:—Which said notes have been assigned by the said Samuel Jackson to THOMAS MACKIE and Co. and JAMES HOOD, Merchants, Philadelphia, and have since, in the lifetime of the said Gardner, by him been accounted for and paid in part to the amount of two thousand and forty-seven pounds fifteen shillings and six-pence, to the said THOMAS MACKIE, and Co. in proof of which the subscribers have sufficient vouchers.
These are therefore to caution all persons from purchasing said notes as they will not be taken up.
THOMAS WRIGHT, } Executiors. ROBERT SCOTT, } M. R. WILLKINGS, }
Wilmington, North-Carolina, 27th May, 1791. (c p. 3 m.)
A FINE CHANCE FOR A YOUNG PRINTER.
FOR SALE,
A Printing Press and Types,
together with the right of publishing a PAPER, in good repute, the subscribers to which are continually increasing—The present number of its patrons is between seven and eight hundred. The types consist of BURROUGHS, PICA, and a sufficient quantity of larger letter to display advertisements to advantage. The situation is in the interior part of MASSACHUSETTS, in the centre of a populous and thriving community, and within 17 miles of an excellent Paper-Mill, where paper of every quality and size may always be had on short notice. Perhaps no country paper on the continent has a larger share of Advertisements than the one offered for sale. A very considerable profit also accrues from the sale of Blanks of all kinds, which are much used in the place—from the publication of Hand-Bills, &c. &c. It is a good situation, also, for a small Book-Store—and it is supposed the Book-Binding business might be carried on in the same place to advantage.
For further particulars, enquire of JOHN FENNO, at his Office, No. 69, High-Street, between Second and Third-Streets, Philadelphia. (1aw 8w)
WAR DEPARTMENT,
MAY 30, 1791.
INFORMATION is hereby given to all the military Invalids of the United States, that the sums to which they are entitled for six months of their annual pension, from the 4th day of March, 1791, and which will become due on the 4th day of September ensuing, will be paid on the said day by the Commissioners of the Loans within the States respectively, under the usual regulations, viz. Every application for payment must be accompanied by the following vouchers.
1st. The certificate given by the state, specifying that the person possessing the same is in fact an invalid, and ascertaining the sum to which as such he is annually entitled.
2d. An affidavit, agreeably to the following form:
A. B. came before me, one of the Justices of the county of in the state of and made oath that he is the same A. B. to whom the original certificate in his possession was given, of which the following is a copy (the certificate given by the state to be recited) That he served (regiment, corps or vessel) at the time he was disabled, and that he now resides in the and county of and has resided there for the last years, previous to which he resided in
In case an invalid should apply for payment by an attorney, the said attorney, besides the certificate and oath before recited, must produce a special letter of attorney agreeably to the following form:
I, A. B. of county of state of do hereby constitute and appoint C. D. of my lawful attorney, to receive in my behalf of my pension for six months, as an invalid of the United States, from the fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, and ending the fourth day of September of the same year.
Signed and sealed in the presence of {Witnesses.
Acknowledged before me, Applications of executors and administrators must be accompanied with legal evidence of their respective offices, and also of the time the invalids died, whose pension they may claim.
By command of the President of the United States, H. KNOX, Secretary of War.
The Printers in the respective States are requested to publish the above in their newspapers, for the space of two months.
Blank Powers to receive the Interest, and for the transfer of the principal of public debt, agreeable to the Rules established in the Treasury Department: Also Blanks for abstracts of Certificates, to be sold by the Editor.
LIKENESSES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
NEATLY executed in Profile, have just come to hand, and for sale by Messrs. Carey, Stewart and Co. Mr. William Young, Mr. Robert Campbell, Messrs. Rice and Co. Booksellers, and by the Editor.—Price ONE DOLLAR.
Philad. June 29, 1791.
PUBLIC SECURITIES,
BOUGHT and SOLD, on COMMISSION, by SAMUEL ANDERSON, Chestnut-Street, next door to the Bank, No. 97.
MASSACHUSETTS SEMI-ANNUAL
Lottery Tickets,
Class SECOND, to be had at the same place. May 28, 1791. (ep tf)
TO BE SOLD,
And may be entered on the ensuing Fall, THAT large, elegant and convenient HOUSE, in which the subscriber now lives, situate in Elizabeth-Town, in the State of New-Jersey, within 16 miles of the city of New-York. It is finished in the very best manner, and peculiarly convenient for a gentleman with a large family. The Lot contains about four acres of land—the Garden is large, well laid out, and stocked with a good assortment of fruit. For further particulars, enquire of WILLIAM BRADFORD, Esq. in Philadelphia, JOHN PINTARD, Esq. in New-York, or the Subscriber on the Premises. June 11, 1791. (1aw 3w) ELIAS BOUDINOT.
CONTRACT,
For erecting BRIDGES over the HACKINSACK and PASSAICK Rivers, between Powles-Hook and Newark, in the State of New-Jersey.
THE Commissioners appointed by an act of the legislature of the State of New-Jersey, to erect bridges over the Hackinack and Passaic rivers, having obtained the necessary surveys, are now ready to receive proposals for performing the same; and offer the following conditions for the consideration of such as may be inclined to contract:
The situation of the bridge across the Hackinack river, will be at one of the following stations, as shall be hereafter determined most eligible.
 1st. At the place where the present ferry is established, where the width of the river is 1448 feet. Depth at the eastern shore, 8 feet 8 inches. Do. western shore, 3 11. Greatest depth, 25 4.  2d. At a place more northerly, called Douw's Ferry, where the width of the river is 846 feet. Depth at the eastern shore 19 feet 10 inches. Do. western shore 12. Greatest depth 35 8. 
The situation of the bridge across the Passaic river, will be at one of the three following stations, as shall be hereafter determined most eligible.
 1st. At the place where the present ferry is established, where the width of the river is 676 feet. Depth at the eastern shore 8 feet 6 inches, Do. western shore 9 6. Greatest depth 17.  2d. At a place more westerly, called Beef-Point, where the breadth of the river is 799 feet. Depth at the eastern shore 11 feet, Do. western shore 4 5 inches, Greatest depth 13 4.  3d. At a place still more northerly, called Hedden's dock, in the town of Newark, where the width of the river is 526 feet. Depth at the eastern shore 4 feet 5 inches, Do. western shore 10 8. Greatest depth 15 11. 
The bridges are to be constructed on the principles of those erected over Charles, Myrick, and Beverly Rivers in the State of Massachusetts, with a draw to admit a free passage for vessels with fixed standing masts, not less than twenty-four feet wide, to be placed in such part of the bridges as shall be determined most convenient for the navigation of the river, with piles or blocks on each side of the entrance of such draw, as shall be judged sufficient to aid vessels in passing through. Also, one lamp on each side of the draw, to be lighted every night from sunset to sunrise, during the continuance of the lease.
The bridges are to be built with such piles, timber, scantling, and plank, as shall render them perfectly substantial and secure in the opinion of the commissioners, and are to be of a sufficient height to protect them against the tides, which rise at ordinary tides from 5 to 6 feet, and at spring tides from 8 to 10 feet. They are to be 31 feet in breadth, viz.
 Allowance for carriage way, 20 feet.  Do. for foot walks, railed off on each side, 4 feet each, 8 feet.  Do. for ballustrades, 1 foot each, 2 feet.  Do. for hand-rails for do. 6 inches each, 1 foot.—Total, 31 feet. 
The sides of the bridges to be secured with strong ballustrades, after the manner of the bridge between Boston and Charlestown.
The bridges and draws are to be kept in constant repair, and at the expiration of the lease are to be surrendered in good order, agreeably to the act.
The following are the terms which the commissioners are authorized to offer to contractors:
A lease of the exclusive privilege of the bridges for a period not exceeding 99 years, with a toll equal to three-fourths of the present rates of ferryage.
From an accurate estimate as could possibly be obtained, the actual receipts of the services for a medium of five years last past, amount to twelve hundred pounds, New-Jersey currency, per annum, three-fourths of that sum will consequently produce an immediate income of 900 pounds per ann. This may fairly be estimated as the smallest profit that can be calculated upon. The advancing population of the United States, the increasing intercourse between the two cities of New-York and Philadelphia, the facility which the construction of these bridges will give to travelling, the early communication thereby offered with the State of New-York, on the western side of the Hudson, are all important circumstances, which must necessarily tend rapidly to accumulate the profits of the bridges. The commissioners are moreover authorized by law to raise four thousand pounds to be applied towards making causeways and laying out proper roads connected with the bridges, and have a lottery now on foot for that purpose. As soon as the places shall be determined on where the bridges are to be fixed, and the contracts for erecting them are executed, the roads and causeways will be immediately undertaken.
Such persons therefore as may be inclined to contract on the above principles, will be pleased to send in their terms sealed, within three months from this date, to WILLIAM MAXWELL, Esq. in New-York, specifying the shortest period of lease for which they will undertake to erect the said bridges, together with proper security for performing the same.
SAMUEL TUTHILL, JOHN NEILSON, ROBERT KEMBLE, WILLIAM MAXWELL, JOHN PINTARD } Commissioners.
Newark, State of New-Jersey, April 22, 1791. 1 w. 3m.
All persons concerned will be pleased to take notice that the following advertisement has been varied from that published in our paper of the 23d of March.]
Treasury Department.
MARCH 22, 1791.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury, until the first Monday in September next inclusive, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January to the thirty-first day of December, 1792, both days inclusive, at the places, and within the districts herein after mentioned, viz.
At any place or places, betwixt Yorktown in the state of Pennsylvania and Fort Pitt, and at Fort Pitt.
At any place or places, betwixt Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh on the River Ohio, and at Fort McIntosh.
At any place or places, betwixt Fort McIntosh and the mouth of the River Muskingum, and at the mouth of the River Muskingum.
At any place or places, betwixt the mouth of the River Muskingum, and up the said River to the Tuscarawas, and at the Tuscarawas, and thence over to the Cayuga River, and down the said River to its mouth.
At any place or places, betwixt the mouth of the River Muskingum, and the mouth of the Scioto River, and at the mouth of the said River Scioto.
At any place or places, betwixt the mouth of Scioto River, and the mouth of the great Miami, at the mouth of the great Miami, and from thence to the Rapids, on the Falls of the Ohio, and at the said Rapids.
At any place or places, betwixt the mouth of the great Miami, up the said Miami, to and at Piquetown, and thence over to the Miami Village, on the river of the same name which empties into Lake Erie.
At any place or places from the rapids of the Ohio, to the mouth of the Wabash, thence up the said Wabash to Post St. Vincennes, at Post St. Vincennes, and thence up the said river Wabash, to the Miami village, before described.
At any place or places, from the mouth of the Wabash river to the mouth of the river Ohio.
At any place or places, on the east side of the river Mississippi, from the mouth of the Ohio river, to the mouth of the Illinois river.
At any place or places, from the mouth of the Miami river to the Miami Village.
At any place or places, from the Miami Village to Sandusky, and at Sandusky, and from Sandusky to the mouth of Cayuga river.
At any place or places, betwixt Fort Pitt and Venango, and at Venango.
At any place or places, betwixt Venango and Le Beuf, and at Le Beuf, betwixt Le Beuf and Presq' Isle, at Presq' Isle, and betwixt Presq' Isle and the mouth of Cayuga river.
At the mouth of Cayuga river, and at any place or places, on the route from Fort Pitt, to the mouth of Cayuga river, by the way of Big Beaver creek.
At any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi, between the mouth of the Ohio and the river Margot inclusively.
At any place or places, from the said river Margot, to the river Yazous inclusively.
At any place or places, from the mouth of the river Tenesee, to Ocochappo or Bear creek, on the said river inclusively.
Should any rations be required at any places, or within other districts, not specified in these proposals, the price of the same to be hereafter agreed on, betwixt the public and the contractor.
The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz.
 One pound of bread or flour,  One pound of beef, or 3/4 of a pound of pork,  Half a jill of rum, brandy or whisky,  One quart of salt,  Two quarts of vinegar,  Two pounds of soap,  One pound of candles, } per 100 rations. 
ALSO, That Proposals will be received at the said office until the first Monday in September next, inclusive, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January to the thirty-first day of December, 1792, both days inclusive, at Springfield, in the state of Massachusetts, and the Post of West-Point, in the state of New-York.
The rations to be supplied, are to consist of the same articles as are above mentioned.
ALSO, That proposals will be received at the said office, until the 1st Monday in September next inclusive, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January to the 31st day of December, 1792, both days inclusive, at the places, and within the districts herein-after mentioned.
At the post on the river Saint Mary, at present commanded by Capt. Henry Burbeck.
At the post on the river Altamaha, at present commanded by Capt. John Smith.
At the post on the river Oconee, at present commanded by Capt. Joseph Savage.
At the post on the river Apalachee, at present commanded by Capt. Michael Rudolph.
At any place or places from the Rock Landing on the Oconee, up to the mouth of the main south branch of the said river, from the said mouth up to the source of the said main south branch, and from thence to the Currahee mountain.
At any other place or places within the state of Georgia which may hereafter be occupied as permanent posts by any troops of the United States.
And for rations deliverable on the march to such future posts.
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 each of the said posts, for the space of at least two months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions.
The rations to be supplied are to consist of the same articles, as are abovenmentioned.
It is to be understood in each case, that all losses sustained by the depredations of the enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the prices of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depredations of two or more creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation is claimed.
The contracts for the above supplies will be made either for one year, or for two years, as may appear eligible. Persons disposed to contract will therefore confine their offers to one year, or they may make their propositions so as to admit an election of the term of two years.
The proposals may be made for the whole of the above posts together, or separately for Springfield, for West-Point, for Yorktown, and the seventeen places following it, and for the posts in Georgia; and they must specify the lowest price per ration, for prompt payment.
The Printers who have published the above advertisement, are requested to reprint it with the alterations.
This day published, Price 6d.
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