Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-05-25 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1780.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 25, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For Cape Francois, THE SHIP NORTH AMERICA, BARNES, Master.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The remarkably fast sailing BRIG PENNSYLVANIA, JEREMIAH TATEM, master.
For Sale, or Charter, THE ARMED SHIP BELVIDERE, JONATHAN REYNOLDS, Master.
JUST ARRIVED, In the brig Gayoso, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins. A quantity of SALT.
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted.
FOR SALE. 195 boxes white } Havannah Sugar. 107 do. brown }
FOR SALE. A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street.
CONTRACTS. THE Managers of the almshouse and house of employment, in this city, will receive proposals in writing, to be left at said house on or before Wednesday the 30th instant.
A Young Woman, LATELY from England, wishes to engage as a seamstress in a genteel family, or to attend a Lady.
Wants a Place, A Set nurse, a Young Woman, who can produce good recommendations.
FOX'S AUCTION ROOM. ON Tuesday next, at ten o'clock in the morning, will be sold by auction, a number of articles in the SADDLERY and COACH HARNESS line.
Collector's Office, Philadelphia, May 15, 1798. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. At the Custom-House, on Friday, the fifteenth of June, 1798, the following merchandise, which remain in the Custom-House stores more than nine months, unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof:
Will be sold for Cash, At eight o'clock on the Evening of MONDAY the eleventh day of June next, at the Merchants' Coffee-house, in Philadelphia, if not previously disposed of at private sale.
Valuable patented LAND, In the county of Glynn, in the state of Georgia, and the counties of Bath and Randolph in the state of Virginia.
ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of a Decree of the Chancellor, will be sold at Public Auction, at Snowhill, Maryland, on the first Friday in June next, part of a tract of Land called STRUGGLE.
ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58, South Front-street. HAVE received by the ship Belvidere from London, a quantity of Russia Goods, consisting of Diapers, Dowlings, Ravens-dock, &c.
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscribers was broke open last night, and several pieces of Storm-ground Chintz of a few figures were carried off.
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY, on the 5th of April, a Negro Man, named Glasgow, perhaps he may pass by the name of Glasgow Lee, or may change his name.
WILL BE PUBLISHED, on Thursday 24th inst. by JOHN ORMEROD, Chestnut Street, A PATRIOTIC POEM—CALLED, The ALIENS.
THE ALIENS: Written by a SENATOR of the UNITED STATES, in consequence of the Alien Bill. Some institutions of Pennsylvania are noticed.
MADRAS and VENTAPALEM HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received.
Military Colours, At C. GULLAGER'S. Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 50, South Fourth, next to Chestnut Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting.
Flags and Drums, Furnished with all possible dispatch, on the most reasonable terms. Ornamental Painting, Signs, Fire Buckets, Cornices, &c. executed in style (not that superb style of modern elegance peculiar to G. R.) but in a workman like manner, peculiar to an artist master of his profession.
NOTICE. P. S. Gentlemen in town and country, wishing for a supply of Colours and Drums, painted in a masterly manner, will no doubt feel themselves obliged for the kind communication given by George Rutter and Co. not to trust self-flattering advertisements, but examine the work executed by both parties.
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK—BY GEORGE RUTTER & Co. Portrait and Ornamental Painters, In a style which will endure the heat of the weather without injury, and which for neatness and exactitude of colouring cannot be surpassed in this city.
Flags and Drums, Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance, which Mr. Rutter pledges himself from 20 years experience in this city will meet the entire approbation of his friends and the public.
In the Military Line, A variety of Specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library.
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our professional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign artifice; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the talents of established artists, with a view of deceiving the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to.
Very Great Bargains, CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and India Mullins, now falling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of.
A neat Country House, THREE and a half miles from the city, on the Wissahickon road, with seventeen and a half acres of land, half in orchard and half in grass.
NOTICE. If not sold before the first of June, it will not be for sale during the season.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, May 10. (Continued from Tuesday's Gazette.)
Mr. SUMNER was opposed to the principle of the bill, and disapproved the objects it had in contemplation to effect; but above all he was opposed to the principle contained in the first section, namely, that of transferring the constitutional legislative power of Congress, to the President or Executive branch of the government.
Having been then in uniform opposition to the principle on every occasion, it was not to be expected that he should concur in its establishment on the present, especially as the proposed measure appeared to him to be highly momentous, involving in its peace, the happiness and even the liberty of his country.
He recommended to the committee to take a comprehensive view of our situation, before they engaged in a system of such immense expense, in doing which they said they would necessarily turn their attention to what is passing among the nations of Europe.
Now, said Mr. S. admitting my colleague to know something of the geographical situation of the country he has attempted to delineate by such an unfavourable description, neither he nor his constituents ought to be surprised if I assure him, that if his knowledge of the military prowess of his countrymen is so limited as his description indicates it amounts to little or nothing at all.
The situation of the United States, as they stood connected with a certain European power. He had not been able to discover, nor did he believe, that we have any cause to apprehend an immediate invasion from that quarter.
This favorite scheme of raising a standing army, must be pushed forward by every aid of fact and fiction, and that its success may be insured, the southern members are to be terrified into its adoption.
It is an unpleasant thing said Mr. S. for me to have to make any remarks on a subject of this sort; but so frequently have gentlemen made invidious distinctions between the courage and efficacy of militia and regulars and with so much injustice to the former.
He said he would take a cursory review of the services of the militia in one of the southern states which would tend to support his last declaration.
He would quote only a few cases out of a great number where the militia had acted a part in the defence of the country.

one, without any co-operation or support from the regulars, and that against the veteran and conquering cavalry and infantry of British corps, and in which actions they were distinguished for their bravery and success. It may be remembered that very partial if any impressions had ever been made by our regular troops on the British corps of cavalry during the early period of the war; and it seemed to be reserved to the southern militia to convince them that their equals exist-d in our country. It is not to be attributed to the want of courage or discipline in our regular corps; that this had not been done before, but to imperious circumstances which no skill could overcome, but this did not change the fact.
After the fall of Charleston in 1780, the first action, and that fought by the militia, without any aid from our regulars, was the action of Fishing creek, where without entering into a minute description of all the circumstances attendant on such an occasion, it will be sufficient to say, that the gallant captain Rooker who commanded a squadron of Tarleton's legion fell, and the whole force was beaten and dispersed.
A few days after, and here permit me to say Mr. S. to remark, that if my colleague does not remember, and our historians have neglected to record the achievements of the militia, yet justice is in some degree done them by A British Historian , who was an officer in the British service in that part of our country, and at the very time I am speaking of, who corroborates my facts. A few days after an attack was made by the militia on a Rocky Mount, and Col. Turnbull who commanded the enemies force, and who is now in New York, I have no doubt has candour enough to acknowledge, that from the conduct he had with them (although strongly defended by well constructed works) and which lasted ten hours, there is something due to their bravery and the effect of their arms.
Eight days after the affair on Rocky Mount, an attack was made on the British at their posts of the Hanging Rock. The force on this occasion consisted of the same corps of South Carolina militia who had distinguished themselves on the other occasion; they were in number about 600; they had been joined by a few of the militia from North Carolina, and it is a pleasure to reflect on the cordiality and bravery displayed by them on this occasion.
The enemy's force at this post was 1200 effectives; yet the result was, after an action which lasted thro' the greatest part of the day, that Major Bryan's corps was totally defeated, the Prince of Wales' regiment exterminated, even its name has never since been recorded. Other detachments from the 63rd and 71st under the command of major Carden were also cut up, driven from their encampment with all the entire loss of baggage, &c., and, in the course of this action, captain Kinlaw, with a squadron of Tarleton's Legion arrived from Rocky Mount, made a desperate charge on the militia, was repulsed by them and fled to Camden, without attempting to renew the combat. In this, as well as other actions, it ought to be remembered, how many field officers, brave captains and other officers, as well as valuable citizens fell, or were wounded, while another nation had to regret in this affair alone, the loss of upwards of 800 men.
Passing by a number of important and considerable conflicts which took place between the British regulars and the Southern militia, still unsupported by regulars of our own army, said Mr. S. I come now to mention the attack which was made in the neighbourhood of Winnsborough, while Lord Cornwallis laid in that town, upon the South Carolina militia by a British regular force under majors Wymes and M'Carthy, supported by two troops of cavalry, the whole corps drawn together and formed for the purpose, after various charges made by the infantry and cavalry, and after repeated repulses, the enemy was totally repelled, their commanding officer wounded and taken, together with a number of his corps, and the rest were dispersed.
On the return of colonel Tarleton to Winnsborough, another effort was made, and from the number as well as the nature of the troops employed, it was certainly intended to be effectual in driving the South Carolina militia from that part of the country; for it was Tarleton's legion, M'Carthy's corps, and that part of the 63rd under Major Money, which troops were led to the attack of the militia on the 20th of November, the result of this action is known, to those who do not wish to detract from the merit of the militia. The enemy's detachment consisted of 270 legiary horse, and upwards of 400 regular infantry, with two field pieces; the militia were between 5 and 600 without (as indeed they were thro' all the actions I have described) a single piece of artillery. In the number of militia are included some Georgians, who not only acquired honor to themselves from their exertions on that day, but did honor to their country. The fate of the British cavalry was then decided; they had been formerly unconquerable, but after that day they were never known to be brought to act with either energy or effect.
Knowing the ardor and firmness of the southern militia, and not doubting but the militia of the several states in the Union, possess equal motives for their exertions, equal spirit and activity, I cannot, said Mr. S. but rely on them as the natural and main support of our national independence—a support fully effectual without a recurrence to a standing army. These few cases, and it is stopping very short indeed of what the merits of the southern militia deserve, tend to show that the charges brought against the militia generally are as unfounded as they are cruel to their feelings; while at the same time they demonstrate, that if an invasion (which is a contingency by no means likely to happen) should actually take place, we may rely with confidence on the many exertions of the militia, to meet the attack, and to resist every effort, at least for such a period as until more effective aid shall be
drawn to their support, and more permanent measures adopted.
Mr. S. concluded with saying, that near a million of dollars had been appropriated for the purchase of artillery and small arms; 350,000 for additional fortifications and 80,000 for fitting galleys. He wished the appropriation for the galleys to have been increased, by taking a part from the sum appropriated for additional fortifications: as he conceived from the nature of the attacks or injuries to which our sea-board is exposed, it would furnish the most effectual means of safety to the inhabitants who might be threatened; if this mean of defence, were added the vigilence, activity and firmness of the militia, he thought gentlemen might consider themselves tolerably safe, without resorting to that sort of all expedients a standing army; especially, if they believed with him that the danger of an invasion from Europe was very remote indeed; and that from the West-Indies not likely to take place for want of opportunity, even admitting such an intention is entertained. Under this view of the subject, he wished the question of raising an army to remain undecided until a future session of Congress; and from the reasons and arguments he had urged, he was influenced not only to vote against the first section, but the whole bill generally—under a hope, that Congress might rely on the natural force of the country, on which alone they could depend in all cases of extreme danger, and without which neither a standing army or a navy, or strong holds or fortifications would be a security for our political existence or independence as a nation.
Mr. J. WILLIAMS believed there was but little real difference of opinion betwixt those who were in favour of striking out the first section, and those opposed to it. The former suppose an army will be necessary in case of war, or an invasion, and the latter with to give the President the power to raise the men in case the danger of either was very great. He should vote for retaining the first section; though, as it stood at present, he did not altogether like it. If the motion for striking out was lost, he should move to amend it by confining the exercise of the power proposed to be given to the President, to the recess of Congress. He trusted gentlemen would not be willing that Congress should rise without something more being done for the defence of the country than has been done. No one could say how soon an attack might be made upon us, and whenever it was made, we ought certainly to be in a situation to repel it, which would not be the case, except a bill of this kind was passed.
A resolution had been laid upon the table, he said to increase our Standing Force to 10,000 men; but it might happen that no necessity would arise for increasing our present force. He wished only that the President might have the power of increasing it, if there should be occasion to do so.
Gentlemen had said much in defence of the Militia of this country. Had he heard anything said derogatory to the bravery of our Militia, he should long since have risen in their defence. No man could doubt for a moment that the Militia of this country are as brave as any in the world.
He was astonished to hear the gentleman from Tennessee say that when Regulars and Militia act together, they generally quarrel. This assertion must have arisen from his want of experience. He was himself for eight years engaged in the war, and never saw any thing to justify the remark. The plains of Saratoga spoke for themselves. At Bennington the Militia conquered superior numbers, in the second action they were, it is true, joined by Continental troops. But why recount these things? It was idle to suppose regular troops and militia should quarrel with each other, since they all fight in the same cause, and with the same feelings. No better troops could be employed than Militia in a sudden emergency; but, as had been already stated, they remained impatiently in the field for any length of time.
Considering the extensiveness of our exposed sea coast, it could not be supposed that our present small number of standing troops, could be sufficient for the present situation of things. Militia ought not to be called from their families and occupations, except in particular emergencies. As to any danger to be dreaded from an army of this kind to the liberties of the country it was a mere phantom, and he thought it was paying but little respect to our Militia to suppose the liberties of the country could be endangered by a regular force of 10 or 20,000 men! Besides it would be attended with less expense to raise these men, than to call out the Militia from time to time. He had something to do in the drafting of militia in 1794, and in consequence of the law of last session, and knew the difficulty attending it. Not one out of five who was drafted could leave his family. These people were obliged to find men in their stead, which they did at from 15 to 20 dollars. To call the Militia from the part of the country where he lived, which was betwixt 3 and 400 miles from the sea coast, would be attended with great inconvenience indeed. He hoped this bill would pass; if not, I foresaw great expense. We must augment our present army, and perhaps Congress would have occasion to sit here all summer, for they could not adjourn until some farther provision was made for the defence of the country. It was true, the President might call into service a part of the 80,000 Militia held in requisition, but it would be attended with great expense and inconvenience, which he wished to avoid, by passing this bill.
(To be continued.)
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, May 25.
CONGRESS.
Yesterday, the House of Representatives of the United States, resumed the discussion of Mr. STROEBEL'S resolutions for instructing the commanders of our public and private armed vessels; and the motion for a postponement of the consideration of these resolutions until the second Tuesday in June being again under consideration, after a few words against the motion by Mr. HARLEY, the question was put and negatived 43 to 37. The question then returned upon a reference of them to a committee of the whole, which was negatived, there being only 22 votes for it. The resolutions were then referred, agreeably to the original proposition of the mover, to the committee for the protection of commerce and the defence of the country, to report by bill or otherwise. The bill from the Senate for the further protection of the commerce and coasts of the United States, was referred to the same committee. The House spent the remainder of the sitting on a bill providing for the more effectual collection of certain internal revenues of the United States, which was finally agreed to, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-day.
At a public meeting of the citizens of Bohemia Manor and Sassafras Neck, in Cecil county state of Maryland, the following address was unanimously approved, and directed to be forwarded by the Chairman to their representative in Congress, to be presented.
To THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. As a portion of the people of this government, participating in the advantages resulting from well secured freedom, we cannot remain indifferent to the manifold injuries, which, in violation of a solemn treaty and the laws of nations are daily inflicted on our fellow citizens. Nor can we view with apathy the reiterated indignities and outrages offered to the government of our choice.
Although we are not engaged in commerce, we are sensible of its importance to our interests as cultivators of the earth, we therefore consider ourselves bound by that consideration, as well as the obligation of mutual concession to our fellow-citizens who pursue commerce, to contribute to its protection. We also most firmly believe that the interests of the people of the government are as intimately blended as those of agriculture and commerce; and we hold all attempts to separate the one from the other, in utter dereliction.
If, as has been insinuatingly insinuated, or rather asserted, there is a faction in this government so lost to American feelings, as to espouse the unjust and arrogant pretensions of a foreign nation, we beg leave to assure you that we are not of that dereliction. And we trust that very few will be found so unworthy the blessings they enjoy.
Whilst we sincerely lament that the prudent and pacific steps taken by our chief magistrate to preserve peace, so desirable to all nations, are likely to fail of the wished for effect, we highly applaud the policy of such temperate proceedings. Seeing in them a sincere and ardent desire to promote and accelerate an accommodation with the republic of France, on terms compatible with the rights, duties, interests and honor of the nation, we are encouraged to place additional confidence in the integrity and wisdom of the constitutional authorities; and the more readily to promise our willing aid in support of such measures as may be adopted by them in the present unhappy situation of our public concerns.
We pray you, Sir, to accept our best wishes for the prolongation of your life, hitherto so eminently distinguished for its usefulness and patriotism; and that it may be blessed with the enjoyment of every happiness.
E. OLDHAM, Chairman. May 12th, 1798.
ANSWER. To the citizens of Bohemia Manor, and Sassafras Neck, in Cecil county, in the state of Maryland. GENTLEMEN. I thank you for this address. It would be unacceptable indeed, if any portion of a people, who acknowledge a participation in the advantages resulting from well secured freedom, could be indifferent to the manifold injuries which in violation of a solemn treaty and the laws of nations, are daily inflicted on our fellow citizens, or view with apathy the reiterated indignities and outrages offered to the government of their choice.
The importance of commerce to the interests of the cultivators of the earth, is so obvious, that at least as much zeal has appeared for its protection in the landed interests as the mounted interest, in farmers as in Merchants, in country citizens as in navigators. If the interests of the people and of the government are not as intimately blended as those of agriculture and commerce in an elective government, in what other form can they be more so? With those who attempt to separate the one from the other pretend that in hereditary governments they are more so? or under military conquerors?
I believe with you that very few will be found so unworthy of the blessings they enjoy, as to espouse the unjust and arrogant pretensions of a foreign nation, yet we have found that a few venal, press, and unprincipled mercenaries have been able to raise loud clamors, produce much discontent, and threaten serious calamities.
The expressions of your satisfaction and confidence, as well as the promise of your willing aid, in support of such measures as may be adopted in the present unhappy situation of our public concerns, are very agreeable.
For your kind wishes for the prolongation of my life, I return you mine, for every blessing on you and posterity. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 19th, 1798.
In the address to the President, from the Students of Harvard College, after noticing the manoeuvres of France among the powers of Europe and the recent propositions for making us their disgraced, humbled tributaries, they say;—
"We have seen this, Sir, and our youthful blood has boiled within us. When, in opposition to such conduct, we contemplate the measures of our own government, we cannot but admire and venerate the unflinched integrity, the decisive prudence, and dignified firmness, which have uniformly characterised your administration. Impressed with these sentiments, we now solemnly offer the unwavering ardor and unimpaired energies of our youth to the service of our country. Our lives are our only property; and we were not the sons of those who sealed our liberties with their blood, if we would not defend with these lives that soil, which now affords a peaceful grave to the moulderering bones of our forefathers."
Answer to the Address of the Inhabitants of Quincy. To the Inhabitants of the Town of Quincy, in the State of Massachusetts. GENTLEMEN,
NEXT to the approbation of a good conscience, there is nothing perhaps which gives us more pleasure than the praise of those we love most, and who know us the most intimately. I could not receive your address—in which I read with pleasure inexpressible,
the names of Clergy and Laity; Officers and Soldiers; Magistrates and Citizens of every denomination; among whom were the most aged, whose countenances I had respected; my school-fellows and the companions of my childhood, whom I had loved from the cradle;—without the liveliest emotions of gratitude and affection.
With you, my kind neighbours, I have ever lived in habits of freedom, friendship, and familiarity; we have always agreed very well in principles and opinions; and well knowing your love of your country and ardour in its defence, your explicit declaration upon this occasion, though unexpected, is no surprise to me. Accept of the best wishes of a sincere and faithful friend, for a continuance of harmony among you, and for the prosperity of all your interests.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 11, 1798.
ALLENTOWN, May 7th, 1798. At a numerous and respectable meeting of the citizens of Upper Freehold, in the county of Monmouth, and of those in its vicinity from the counties of Burlington and Middlesex, in the State of New-Jersey, convened agreeably to public notice for the purpose of taking into consideration the political situation of the United States, ROBERT MONTGOMERY, esq. was unanimously elected chairman, and ELISHA LAWRENCE, esq. secretary.
When the following persons were unanimously appointed a committee to draught an address to the President, the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States:—viz. Robert Montgomery, John Imlay, col. Samuel Quay, George Woodward, Daniel Sexton, Robert Wilson, Joseph Holmes, capt. Robert Chambers, John Lloyd and Elisha Lawrence, who after retiring a short time, reported the following address:
Viewing with pleasure, and congenial sentiments the many respectable addresses, presented at this alarming and critical period, we beg leave to join our assurances of approbation, of the dignified exertions of the President, to secure the peace and prosperity of our country, and our firm reliance in the wisdom and patriotism of the national legislature. We have read with indignation, the base attempts made upon the honor of our ministers in France, and through them upon that of the United States. We contemplate with pleasure, as the best proof of the wisdom of their appointment, the firm, many and patriotic manner in which those attempts were repelled, and the honor which the conduct exhibited by our commissioners to the French republic, cannot fail to reflect on the American name.
Sensible of, and grateful for the blessings we enjoy, under the government of our choice, we view with equal abhorrence, the idea of crouching to the servile terms of foreign task-masters; and the baneful conduct of those among ourselves, whose influence, if not speedily checked will be found to be a canker, praying upon the root of that independence, purchased with blood and which we will resign but with our lives.
As our fields have barely recovered from the ravages of our revolutionary war, during which awful time, the state in which we live was frequently the scene of action, a remembrance of those days of difficulty, cannot fail to give a zest to our hard earned freedom—while the recollection, that the great and illustrious chief still lives, who led to conquest and to glory, will, we trust if necessary lighten the embers in the heart of age, and inspire our youth to emulate the praiseworthy example of those in the metropolis.
We deplore the mistaken policy of France, founded in injustice and ingratitude, and we fear, aided by treachery. The horrors of war excite our keenest sensibility, but we prefer them infinitely to the base surrender of a single right. The firm, moderate and unshaken patriotism of our President upon the present occasion, demands our gratitude and thanks. It inspires us with confidence to acquiesce in every measure which the national legislature shall in their wisdom direct, or the temerity of our enemies make necessary.
Resolved, That the chairman do sign the foregoing address, and transmit a copy thereof to the President of the United States, and both houses of Congress.
Signed, by order of the meeting, ROBERT MONTGOMERY chairman. ELISHA LAWRENCE, secretary.
To the Editor of the Gazette of the United States.
SIR, THE following passages, taken from the History of Greece, are so appropriate to the present crisis, that I am tempted to request a place for them in your Gazette. They offer an impressive lesson. Let us weigh well the danger of diffusion at home, while the acurled lust of an unrelal domination threatens our independence from abroad. Treating of the Achæan league—that memorable league, whose object was the recovery of the long-lost liberties of Greece, which intestine divisions excited by foreign influence, had at first destroyed—the historian thus proceeds:—
"He" (Araatus) "persuaded a number of the small republics to enter into a league for their own defence, which was called the Achæan league; and notwithstanding that the republics, taken singly, had very little strength; they not only maintained their independence, but soon became formidable when united. This association continued to become daily more and more powerful; but received a severe check from Cleomenes, king of Sparta; which obliged them to call in Antigonos to their assistance. This prince overcame Cleomenes at the battle of Sellasia, and afterwards made himself master of Sparta. Thus he became a more formidable enemy than the one he had conquered; and the recovery of the Grecian liberties was incomplete."
"Soon after this, the Greeks began to feel the weight of a power more formidable than any which they had yet experienced; namely, that of the Romans. That insidious and haughty republic first intermeddled with the Grecian affairs, under pretence of setting them at liberty from the oppression of Philip of Macedon. This, by a proper union among themselves, they might have accomplished: but in this they acted as if they had been infatuated; receiving, with the utmost joy, the decree of the Roman consul, who declared them free; without considering, that he who had thus given them liberty, might take it away at his pleasure. This lesson, however, they were soon taught, by the total reduction of their country to a Roman province. Yet, this can scarcely be called a misfortune, when we look back to their history, and consider their outrages upon one another: nor can we sympathize with them for the loss of that liberty which they only made use of to fill their country with slaughter and bloodshed."
From the Merchants Advertiser. TRANSLATION Of the copy of a letter written by T. Hédouville, Agent of the Executive Directory at St. Domingo, to the Consuls of the French Republic, near the United States of America. Dated Cape-Francois, 13 Floreal, 6th year.
IT was with surprise and pain, citizen, that I read in the papers printed in the United States, a libel against the chiefs of the French government, attributed to the plenipotentiaries of the Federal government, and accompanying the message addressed by the President John Adams to the Senate and House of Representatives, the 3d of April, 1798.
As I was at Paris at the time of the negotiation, and as I am well acquainted with the propositions which were made to the commissioners of the United States, by a person who was accustomed to seeing them every day, I hold it my duty to deny those scandalous imputations, the publicity of which may cause results contrary to the spirit of reconciliation which animates the two nations.
It is not by defamation, that the French Republic can be arrested in its victorious career. The friends of peace, should not look for the accomplishment of their hopes, when it shall learn, that the commissioners, who were sent for the purpose of re-establishing harmony, and terminating the differences, which have existed between the two governments, are wholly occupied in incensing their fellow citizens against the chiefs of the Republic.
I myself well know, that it was the intention of the French government, to demand a contribution from the American government, as an indemnity for the losses which the treaty of commerce with England (manifest violation of neutrality, on the part of the United States) caused to France; but this contribution was for the state, and not for the members of the government, and the men who have thought proper to make use of the pretext, to cast a blame on the conduct of the first magistrates of a great nation, disclose a secret design to hurry their fellow citizens into a war, which would be fatal to them, in order to gratify some private resentments, or personal views. It is not thus, if I mistake not, that pacifiers ought to conduct themselves.
What man possessed of the least degree of common sense, after the accusations brought against Messrs. W. X. Y. Z. by the plenipotentiaries of the United States could admit the insinuation directed against the members of the French government. What can be the result? Is it peace or war? Such an intrigue can have no other tendency than to render a reconciliation more and more difficult, and yet it was to conciliate two people, formed to be friends, that the government of the United States sent their commissioners to France.
The commissioners of the Federal government confess that Messrs. W. X. Y. Z. were not possessed of any powers, and if we suppose for a moment, that Messrs. W. X. Y. Z. are not mere imaginary beings, was it not the duty of the commissioners to have denounced them to the Directory. Unofficial individuals were as likely to have been the agents of the cabinet of St. James's as any other government, would it not therefore have been more wise, in such circumstances, before so hastily publishing this libel, to have come to an explanation that might have cleared all up?
When a nation sincerely desires peace, it does not employ itself in conjuring up wrongs and producing absurd charges against the power with which it would wish to maintain it; but, when it desires war, it employs every means which can render it inevitable. "Would you?" (says Machiavel) "would you that a prince or a people should lose every desire to make peace or to preserve it? Here is an infallible method; or, the effects of which are sure and durable; render them guilty of some crime or great injury towards their enemy with whom you would wish to hinder their reconciliation. The fear of the penalty, which they would be conciliated of having incurred, would keep all ideas of peace from them."
Twenty powers were leagued to annihilate France. France has conquered them all, and in granting them peace, exacted from every one either cessions or contributions. The United States have broken the treaty which connected them with France; the violation of this treaty, which was the fruit of the blood of Frenchmen shed for the establishment of American independence, and a considerable sum of money furnished to the Americans to support the war, has been of incalculable disadvantage to the republic. And now therefore, the republic thinks it has a right to demand satisfaction. The law of nations and the example of past times, have served as the basis of the conduct of the French government, and it is not now, when the directory advances with a fare and firm step towards immortality, when it is surrounded with so splendid a crown of glory, that shafts thrown by feeble hands, can reach or injure it.
I am so well acquainted with France as to be able to assure you that the People of the United States have many friends there, even among the chiefs of the government, and that propositions sincerely made, would not have been rejected; but when negotiators carry with them such a spirit as dictated the dispatches of the plenipotentiaries of the United States, we ought not to be surprised if they failed in their mission.
My intention, in thus addressing you these reflections, has not been to justify the members of the French government; the enemies who created their glori-ous labors sufficiently eulogize them. I only wished to offer a fresh homage of the respect and gratitude due by all Frenchmen to them for the services they have never ceased to render the country.
(Signed) T. HÉDOUVILLE. * Meaning the dispatches from our Envoys.
FAYETTEVILLE, May 12. State of North-Carolina, } Fayetteville District. }
Superior Court, April Term, 1798. The Grand Jury for the district aforesaid, seriously and sensibly feeling the present alarming situation of the United States, conceive themselves impelled to declare thus publicly and on this occasion, that they fully approve of the energetic measures pursued by the President, as also those by him recommended to Congress to be adopted; at this important and perilous period; especially when the people of the United States are openly menaced with the direful effects and calamities of a war—a war in their opinion totally unexpected, because unprovoked and unjustifiable on any rational and consistent grounds.
They also on behalf of themselves (and they have reason to believe it to be the general and undignified sentiments of the inhabitants of this district, from whence they are drawn together) think it their duty to say, that although they deprecate the consequences inevitably originating from war;

that although they conceive it to be the universal and ardent desire of the people of America to be at peace with all the world, and to remain perfectly neutral during the present existing wars and dissensions in Europe—Yet implicitly relying on the wisdom, virtue, moderation and fortitude, and having entire confidence in the fidelity, patriotism and independent spirit of the different officers employed in the administration of the several branches of the federal government—they will at all times be ready to support any exertions in behalf of that free and happy government, under whose mild laws and beneficent influence they have experienced such ample and manifold blessings.
Isaac Jackson, R. J. Steele, Samuel Mufley, Wm. Martin.
For and with the unanimous consent of the rest of the Grand Jury.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
DECENT ON ENGLAND.
Bordeaux, 20th March. The movement of troops towards the coast is more active than ever; 200,000 men are now assembling from Rochfort to Flushing.—On the other side, the pressing of all the seamen, even the crews of privateers, who would not be employed till the last moment; the arresting all the English found at the different ports, and lastly, the orders given to all the officers to join their corps, seem to indicate that the trial of a descent is not far distant. Perhaps it will commence by a partial one on Ireland, a conjecture not improbable, when it is announced by good politicians, that an insurrection has begun, or is on the point of breaking out in that country: It is understood to be an easy task for the French to make themselves masters of that Island, in which there are scarcely enough of British troops, to restrain the numerous associations of the partisans of independence; and that it would be impossible for England, threatened at the same time on her own territory, to send them any succours.—We are equally sensible how much the possession of that island, and the fright that such an event would produce in England, would facilitate the subsequent operations. We may, indeed, say, that it would insure the success of the GRAND DESCENT.
To these projects—to these hopes—will no doubt be objected, the difficulty of conquering the marine of England: these difficulties are certainly too real, but after the bold enterprises executed in the course of the war—after all that has been done beyond the rules of human prudence or foresight, who will dare to determine, at this day, how far it is possible to go? In default of force, are there not chances from constancy and cunning? Has not he who attacks a thousand advantages over him who defends himself? Does not the ignorance of the part to be first attacked oblige the enemy to divide his force, and weaken himself at every point, while the former, master of all his resources, studying to deceive his adversary, and ready to profit by his first mistake, multiplies his means, and varies his plans with every occasion.—For example, when the whole extent of a coast of 200 leagues shall be covered with squadrons, loaded with troops, who will insure the English that one of them shall not elude their watch, or that they shall not be drawn off by false attacks from the point of real danger?—Light vessels will inform them of our motions, but have not telegraphs, established all along our coasts, the advantage of a much swifter conveyance incalculable advantages which will give to our line of attack a rapidity and a concentration which their line of defence cannot possess?
FRONTIERS OF RUSSIA, Feb. 10.
The emperor has just published an Imperial Ukase, signed by his own hand, wherein he forbids, under heavy penalties, after the first of this month, the wearing of fracks [a coat after the French fashion] stamml waistcoats, round hats, stoes tied with strings, half boots, large cravats and pantaloons, &c.
That the fracks of the republican French are as frivolous and despicable as those of the English, is generally allowed. How absurd then is it to imitate them! The emperor of Russia has set an example, which is worth notice; and it merits the consideration of the fashionable world, whether it is not equally unworthy to put on one part of the livery of flaves as another. The bloody tri-color being now confined to Filles de Joie and bullies, why should any other emblem of the same degenerate origin be retained by the friends of the United States?
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NEW-YORK, May 24. By the Bourdeaux papers, from which we have been detailing the last several days, it appears that the Executive Directory, in the sitting of March 7, considering that the honor and dignity of the Republic require a severe observance of the principle which excludes every Frenchman-born, from the privilege of representing, in France, any other government, either as consular or diplomatic agent;—decreed, that Vanhee and Emery, French citizens, whose exequatur as consuls to Sweden, at Dusskirk and Calais, had been surreptitiously obtained from the French government in the 4th Republican year, should forthwith cease to exercise their respective functions—and the decree was at the same time declared to extend to all Frenchmen executing consular powers in the different parts of the Republic in behalf of any other foreign nation whatever.
The French seem to respect the Swedish and Danish vessels as those of America.
Under the article of ministre de la marine in the Paris paper of March 13, we find the following:
"The ANT privateer of Marseilles, capt. Piron, has taken into Barcelona, a Danish ship, called the Providence, from Dublin, with coal, fish, earthenware and hardware. The Russian privateer, of Marseilles, Rymond has taken, in virtue of the law of 29th Ventose last, and sent into Carthagena, six Swedish, American, Danish and Ragusan."
Indiscriminate piracy upon neutrals, seems to be the order of the day.
The Pope took with him to Tuscany, two millions of crowns. He is now upwards of 80, and if he is economical , this may support him through the remnant of his time.
Lauflington, May 18.
[The following is an extract of a letter of the above date, to the editor of the Gazette.]
"Last Thursday morning three men, one of the name of Newell Narine, merchant of New-York, in crossing in a canoe, was unfortunately lost near Still Water. It was very dark and blowing hard—being acquainted with Mr. Narine, I endeavoured to prevail on him to stay all night, which he declined, saying he was in a hurry to get home. One of the bodies, took up next day, from papers found on him, is John Gold, from Canada, and has the appearance of a gentleman."
[The letter mentions other particulars respecting Mr. Narine, which will be communicated to his friends, on application at the office of this Gazette.]
BOSTON, May 21
By the arrival of Capt. Griffin, from Ali-cant, we are informed, that since the last decree of the French relative to British produce and manufactures; the number of privateers in the Mediterranean, in the Bay of Biscay, and on the coasts of Spain and Portugal, has been very much increased; from the port of Malaga only, the number was about 35; they capture and send into port almost every vessel they meet with, and very few escape condemnation—the smallest article of British produce or manufacture, found on board, or the most trifling error in their papers, is with them a sufficient reason to make good prize of vessel and cargo; indeed they are often condemned on pretexts the most frivolous, unjust and vexatious, which could be imagined—One vessel was condemned for having a few plates, part of the cabin furniture, of English manufacture—Another for a few handkerchiefs—A Swedish vessel from Carthagena, with Brandy, bound to some other port in Spain was made prize of because by accident it was mentioned in one of the bills of lading, that part of the cargo was for account of a merchant living in Oporto! they condemned her, as expressed in the decree of condemnation for having property on board belonging to a port in Portugal—a British Province!
The Danes have two or three frigates, and as many brigands constantly convoying their vessels up and down the Mediterranean, yet more Danes and Swedes were sent into port and fewer cleared than of any other flag; just before capt. Griffin failed the Danish captains of the frigates received orders to bring too every French privateer they might meet with, and examine her papers, to ascertain if she had instructions to plunder; if the privateers do not instantly comply they are to be fired into, and to be sunk if they resist.
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"When hour by hour we are yielding point by point; relinquishing one right to day and preparing to sacrifice another to-morrow, these generous friends tread rapidly on our steps, and every new concession but opens a new demand. Rapacity grows more insolent by uninterrupted success, and timid submission invites depredation—Where will this end? What offering will gorge the appetite of plunder, or appease the rage of unresisted hostility? No civilized nation has ever before been guilty of such outrage and infelicity, no free nation has ever before endured them."
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PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, Mar 25
Extract of a letter from a House of the first information, dated Bordeaux, 12th March, '98.
As to the magnanimity and generosity of the rulers of the great nation towards private persons, while in the great chaos of national revolution and the supplication of states and empires, we fear the just lamentation of individuals will go unheard.—What can a poor trader of Philadelphia, represented by an humble consular expect, after seeing three extraordinary envoys and plenipotentiaries, five or six months at the gates of the directorial palace, without admission to an audience, and at a time when the plenipotentiaries must be daily warned of additional shocks and wounds of the long injured and oppressed, commerce of their nation? If such a melancholy fact could give any relief to the necessitated individual who is kept out of his funds, it would be somewhat less affecting to relate it. Paying debts, harkening to distress and justice, is not the fashion of the times. Levying contributions, giving law, and humiliating nations, is the theme of the day; and while proud Albion and the Hanoverian race tremble; while Rome and the children of Fabius are under chastisement for supporting the sceptre of Octavius and the crimes of Nero, can the well-born brethren of Mr. Jay expect to escape?
There is nothing new on the subject of our negotiations at Paris; the envoys are still there without ever having had an audience, and it is generally thought their mission will be ineffectual. I participate in this opinion; and unless the current of French success, or the politics of America undergoes some change, it will be impossible to foresee the issue of the present discord between the two nations."
Extract of a letter from his Excellency John Sevier, governor of the State of Tennessee to a gentleman in this city; dated Knoxville, May 4th, 1798.
"I have had, and still have confident hopes that every prudent, and honorable measure have been adopted for the purpose of bringing about a re-establishment of harmony and friendship between the United States and the French nation. Should America be obliged to resort to arms as the last alternative; however disagreeable the same may appear to be; be assured, Sir, with perfect confidence that I shall with the good people of this state lend every aid and assistance in our power to protect and support the honor and dignity of our country."
The above declaration does great honor to governor Sevier. How great must be the disappointment and chagrin of our enemies when they discover that union is the standard under which the American states have resolved to rally; and that one sentiment pervades the whole. Peace is good; but independence is better.
MR. FENNO,
By giving the following extract of a letter received from Pittsburgh, this day, a place in your paper, you will oblige a CUSTOMER.
"Judge M—— is proceeding on from county to county, making violent attacks on all the friends of government. Whether this is an electioneering scheme, or not, I am not able to determine—perhaps he concludes it will point out his political character more clearly, and make his calling and election sure; for he well knows that these men would never have voted for him, so that he loses no votes by quarrelling with them, and may keep the other party more firmly on his side. At Westminster he had a violent quarrel with Mr. John Woods, where it ran so high that it had like to have become general. At Washington, this week, he made an attack on Mr. Addison (District Judge) in which we hear he abused him in a most violent manner; and, though not in the Court house, threatened to have him committed, said he was a British agent, &c. &c."
"The articles copied from this Gazette into the Aurora, as translations from French papers, are not translations, but introductory observations on translated articles which immediately follow.—had the editor of the Aurora extended his extract, his readers would have had a chance of seeing the justice of those observations. In the manuscript copy the translated articles were marked with quotations, which were inadvertently omitted in the publication."
In a file of French papers, from the 12th February to the 19th March, we do not find any thing to invalidate the opinion that the French press continues in the same shackled situation in which it was placed at the subversion of the constitution on the fourth of September last.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
The Danish brig Friendship, John Pritchett master, arrived from St. Thomas at Wilmington, Delaware, fell in with the brig Active of Philadelphia in lat. 34, long. 73, 28, hatches open and nobody on board, appeared to be in a tight set of ballast—owing to the stormy weather did not board her.
Superfine flour at St. Thomas 9 dollars per barrel, and other provisions in proportion. The ship McKever, of Philadelphia, was beating into St. Thomas as capt P. came out.
Arrived at Alexandria, brig George, Verrey, from Salem; ship Smallwood, Johnson, Martinique.
Capt. Verrey's Log-book states, that in lat. 38, 30, lon. 70, 30, he was brought too by the privateer Jean Bart, Peter La Fite, master, mounting 14 guns, 12 of which were 9 pounders, and 150 men.—Captain La Fite put on board the brig, a number of men belonging to the prizes he had taken, after which the privateer made sail steering S. E. with the ship Diana under her lee and capt. Harrison and the
steward on board. The number of men taken on board the George was 27.
The following is a list of ships taken by the above privateer with their principal officers and passengers:
Ship Merchant, from New-York bound to Bristol, taken when she was 24 hours out from New-York—capt. A. Rosletter, with his wife and child, Mr. E. Smith, chief mate—arrived in the brig George.
Ship Thomas, capt. John Holland, from Liverpool, out 70 days, taken a few hours after the Merchant (mate left on board sick.)
Ship Diana, from New-York, mounting 8 guns, bound to Demerara, taken 48 hours after leaving N. York, Wm. Harrison, captain; Wm. Clerk, chief mate; Mr. Blake, supercargo; Mr. Jacob Boos, surgeon; John Hanton, boatwain; Henry Taylor, gunner; John Sinclair, second carpenter—passenger, Mr. W. Parkinson, (capt. Harrison and the steward sent with the ship.)
The subscribers desire to express their thanks and gratitude to capt. Isaac Verrey, of the brig George, for the kind treatment and polite attention they experienced from him during their passage to this port—having been put on board his vessel by the French privateer Jean Bart.
Asa Rosletter, captain of the ship Merchant of New-York.
Jane Rosletter, passenger in do.
Ebenezer Smith, first mate of do.
John Holland, captain of the ship Thomas, of Philadelphia.
William Blake, first mate of the ship Diana of New-York.
Mr. Clake, supercargo in do.
W. Parkinson, passenger in do.
Jacob Boos, surgeon of do.
New-York, May 24.
ARRIVED. DAYS.
Ship Penelope, Morrell, Bristol 56
Barque Dependence, Duncan, Philadelphia 24
Brig Sally, Wheton, Liverpool & Cork 57
Peggy, Harris, Havannah
Snow Pallas, Wyeth, Port-au-Prince
Schr. Hiram, Childs, Charleston
Republican, Marsh, N. Providence 12
Sloop Betsey, Hunt, Petit Guave
Sloop Rising Sun, Betts, Antigua 20
THE CONVOY.
By the Penelope, capt. Morrell, 56 days from Bristol, arrived yesterday, Friday, May 18, parted convoy in long. 63, 30, lat. 35, N. bearing W. S. W. wind at N. E.—left ag. sail with the Commodore:
Ships—Severn, Swan, Alliance, America, New-York.
Ships—Clothier, Manchester, barque Adriana, Philadelphia.
Ships—Nancy, Packet, Delight, Boston.
Ships—Sidney, Carlisle, Active, brig Ranger, Baltimore.
Ships—Carolinas, Maria, brig Pallas, Charleston.
Ship Mary, barque Neptune, Portsmouth.
Brig Helen, York, Virginia.
Ship Accepted Nelson, Wilcassett.
Ship Juno, Wilmington.
Ship Dispatch, of New-York, and ship Eleven Sons, of New-London, parted convoy in a gale on the 16th.
Brig Betsey, taken by the French, and re-taken by the St. Albans among the Western Islands.
The following American vessels left Antigua in company with capt. Gibbs, arrived yesterday, under convoy of the Marilda frigate:
Ship Townsend, Hilton, Wilcassett.
Brigs—Effex, Windsor, Charleston; Hiram, Humphreys, Connecticut; Abigail, Terry, North Carolina.
Schooners—William and Henry, Butler, and Beiley, Capt. North Carolina; Sukey and Polly, Creek-law, and Olive Branch, Parker, Virginia; Olivia, Hull, Connecticut.
List of vessels at Antigua, when capt. Gibbs failed:
Ship Minerva, Shoemaker, of New-York, condemned; Minerva, of do. exceeded will be condemned; Pigeon, Clay, Philadelphia, from the East-Indies, re-captured, paid 10000. salvage.
Brigs—Russell, William, Charleston, condemned because the captain was Irish; Julia, Brown, New-York, condemned; Triton, Brunswic, from Hemelburgh, bound to St. Bartholomews, condemned for having on board 1000 prunings hooks; Panther, of Boston, for trial; Neutralist, under Danish colors, ditto; James, Wheeler, New-York, ditto; Hunter, Duncan, Telford, ditto; Centaur, Portmouth, for salvage; Hannah, Hallowell, for salvage, captain wounded, re-taken by the Teazer; Sally, Philadelphia, condemned, damaged.
Schooners—Hawk, Campbell, New-York, condemned for being Irish; William and Mary, Brand, Portmouth, to fall for home on the 13th May, with the English fleet and convoy.
The following privateers belong to Antigua:—Peggy, 8 guns; Louisa, Bridget, 4; Portland's prize, 10; Tickler, 12; Rambler, 6; Teazer, 8; Galatea, 8; French brig, of 16 guns, and a sloop, both taken.
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GRENADIERS.
At a meeting of the Philadelphia Volunteer Company of Grenadiers, May 22,
Resolved, that a Committee of five members be appointed for the purpose of receiving the applications of persons disposed to join the Corps.
Pursuant to the foregoing resolution, all those who are inclined to become members of the Company, are requested to make application, immediately, to either of the under-mentioned.
Thomas Barton Zantinger, 239, High St. Daniel Murgatroyd, 11, Walnut St. Stephen R. Thompson, 6, Laurel court. George Harrison, 53, Chestnut St. John Ward Penn, No. 119, Chestnut St. Committee.
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An adjourned meeting of the Troop will be held at the house of Barnabas McShane, on Friday evening the 25th instant, at 7 o'clock, when Gentlemen are particularly requested to attend, as an additional nomination of new members will be balloted for. JOHN MORRELL, Capt.
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An adjourned meeting of the Blues will be held at the house of Mr. Dunwoody, on Monday next at 6 o'clock P. M. The gentlemen composing the same are desired to be punctual in their attendance, as the committee appointed at the last meeting will then make their report. By Order.
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Treasury Department,
March 19, 1798.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the 14th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1798, to the thirtieth day of September 1799, both days inclusive, at the places and within the district hereafter mentioned, viz. At Olwego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Le Beuf; at Cincinnati; at Greenville; at Picque Town and Loraine's Store; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance on the Miami; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami; at any place below Fort Knox and Ouabamie on the River Wabash; at Maclure; at any place or places on the east side of the River Mississippi above the mouth of the River Ohio, and upon the Illinois River; at any place or places on the east side of the Mississippi River below the mouth of the River Ohio to the southern boundary of the State of Kentucky, and within the said State; at Knoxville, Tellico Block House, and at all other Posts in the State of Tennessee; at any place or places on the east side of the River Mississippi, below the southern boundary of the State of Tennessee, to the southern boundary of the United States.
If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to the posts before recited, as may be agreed on between the United States and the contractor. The rations to be supplied to consist of the following articles, viz. One pound of bread or flour One pound of beef or twelve ounces of pork or bacon Half a pint of rum, brandy or whiskey, one quart of Salt, two quarts of vinegar, two pounds of soap, one pound of candles
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Olwego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of if the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the destruction of an enemy, or by means of the predation of an enemy, or by any other cause, shall be claimed.
The privilege is reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under the proposed contract, shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under the contract now in force have been consumed.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
March 27.
Germantown and Reading Turnpike Road Company.
THE Subscribers Commissioners appointed by an Act of Assembly of this Commonwealth entitled, "An act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a Company for making an Artificial Road from the city of Philadelphia, through Germantown, by the route of Chestnut Hill to the twelve mile stone on the Reading Road, and thence to Reading in the county of Berks," hereby give notice, that books are provided as the law directs, and that we will proceed to receive subscriptions for the company's stock on the 28th, 29th, and 30th days of May next, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, at the Tavern of William Buchan, in Germantown, at the Tavern of Jacob Berr, in Reading in the county of Berks, and at the Tavern of George Phleger, in Pottstown in the county of Montgomery, on the same days, from ten o'clock in the morning, until two o'clock, P. M. on each day, when and where certain of the Commissioners will attend to receive subscriptions accordingly.
April 14th, 1798.
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April 17—80d130M
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
THE Subscribers being the six persons first named in the Letters Patent, issued by the Governor of this Commonwealth, by virtue of the Act of General Assembly of the 16th title, for incorporating the Company hereby give notice agreeable to the 3d section of the said law, that they have appointed, and hereby request a meeting of the subscribers at the State House in the City of Philadelphia, on the thirty first day of this instant May, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose mentioned in the said 3d section, which is hereafter published for the information of the Stockholders.
Richard Peters, John Perot, Matthew M'Connell, William Sheaff, George Bickham, William Nickolls.
Philadelphia, 28 May, 1798.
Section 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the six persons first named in the Letters Patent, shall as soon as conveniently may be after sealing the same, give notice in two or more public Newspapers in Philadelphia, one whereof shall be in the German Language of a time and place by them to be appointed, not less than thirty days from the time of signing the first notice, at which time and place the said subscribers shall proceed to organize the said Corporation, and shall choose by a majority of votes of the said subscribers by ballot, to be delivered in person or by Proxy, duly authorized one President, twelve Directors, one Treasurer, and such other officers as they shall think necessary to conduct the business of the said Company for one year, and until other officers shall be chosen, and may make such by-laws, rules, orders and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws of this Commonwealth, as shall be necessary for the well ordering the affairs of the said company; Provided always, that no person shall have more than five votes at any election or whatever any question arising at such meetings whatever number of shares he or she be entitled to, and that each person shall be entitled to one vote for every share by him or her held under the said number.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS the subscriber and his wife Jane Hodgkinson, have by mutual consent agreed to live separate and apart from each other from this day forward, and are therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on any account, as by contract she is to support herself for the future, and I am determined not to pay any debt of her contracting. SAMUEL HODKINSON. may 13.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 1, 1798.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act entitled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereafter enumerated, will be levied and collected throughout the United States.
For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:
Table with 4 columns: Instrument, Dls, Cts, Mls. Rows include: Any Certificate of Naturalization, Any Licence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services), Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondente Bond, Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate divided by force of any Statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Children or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars, When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, Any Exemption, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular State, Any Bond, bill of sale or pecuniary, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States or any State, or for their use respectively, If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, And if above one thousand dollars, Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid—viz. If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, If above one thousand dollars, Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale, On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, On all notes above five hundred dollars, Any Protest or other Notarial Act, Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell Warrants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, For more than two thousand dollars, Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, If from the United States to any foreign port or place, Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer,) Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, or a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank, If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars, If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
III. The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; Or stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be obtained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
March 10.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 30th, 1798.
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT by an act of Congress passed on the 19th day of March, 1798, the following alterations and amendments have been made to the act passed on the 6th day of July 1797, entitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
The stamp duties on debentures or certificates for the drawback of Customs or duties on imports are repealed.
A discount at the rate of seven and one half per Centum, will be allowed by the Supervisors or Inspectors respectively, to any persons other than Officers of the Revenue, who may purchase at one time or procure to be stamped, any quantities of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, upon which the duties shall amount to Ten Dollars or upwards.
Stamped Paper, will be provided, and sold at the rates prescribed by law, without any additional charge or expense on account of the price of Paper; but for stamped Parchment or Vellum, an additional price will be demanded at the rate of Fifty Cents for each skin of Parchment, or Two Hundred Cents for each skin of Vellum of medium size, which may be furnished at the expense of the United States and proportionally for any lesser quantity.
Given under my hand, at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
To be Let, (And possession given on the 1st of May) A genteel three story brick House, 22 feet front, and 40 feet deep, with back buildings and stables, at present in the tenure of Major Jackson. Enquire at 187 South Third Street. April 2.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, (Price 25 Cents) Reflections on Monroe's View of THE CONDUCT OF THE EXECUTIVE, As published in the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Under the signature of SCIPIO, In which the Commercial Warfare of France is traced to the French Faction in this Country, as its Source, and the Motives of Opposition, &c.
FOR SALE, A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family—his age about thirty years. For further particulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. may 15.
The following Certificates of FUNDED DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES
STANDING on the Books of the treasury, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn, Captain Jollief, which hath been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost, viz: 3164. 8s. Deferred debt, in the name of Rev. Edward Giddy, of Thredrea, in Cornwall, Great Britain, dated June 2, 1797. Certificate No. 10072. 2021. 15. Six per Cent. Stock, in the name of Edward Horne, of Bevismount, Hants, Great Britain, dated May 30, 1797. No. 15196. 3620. 50. Deferred Debt, in the name of William Manning, of Ormsby, in the county of Norfolk, in England, dated July 10, 1797. No. 10099. 20183. 72. Three per Cent. Stock, in the name of Janet Mathew, of Upper Seymour Street, London, Widow, dated October 31, 1797. No. 11820. For the renewal of the above Certificates, application is intended to be made at the said office of the Treasury of the United States,—and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. ALSO—IN THE SAME VESSEL, Fifteen shares Stock of the Bank of United States in the name of William Manning of Ormsby, county of Norfolk, England, viz. Three Certificates for five shares each, dated January 1, 1797. No. 25984, 25983, 25984. For the renewal of which application is meant to be made to the said Bank of the United States,—and all persons concerned therein are desired to take notice.
JN. VAUGHAN. Philadelphia, may 4.
The following Certificates of Shares
IN the North American Land Company, standing on the Books of said Company in the name of Daniel Lister, of Hackney, in the county of Middlesex, England—viz. No. 2151, representing 13096 to 13105, ten shares—No. 2150—13066 to 13075, ten shares—No. 2149—13056 to 13065, ten shares—No. 2148—13046 to 13055, ten shares—No. 2147—11471 to 11480, Amounting to Forty Shares, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn, which having been captured, said certificates are supposed to be lost; for the renewal of which, application will be made to the Board of the said company. Daniel Neal Lister.
TO BE SOLD, 40,939 acres of Land.
IN Greene County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and abound in Coal; they were sold ten years ago for five shillings per acre; patented early in 1787, except 3700 acres, which were patented in 1792; part of them were surveyed in 1783. The tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very convenient to water carriage, about 19 miles from the town of Washington, from 14 to 16 from the village of Greenfield and Wheeling. On payment of one fourth of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. April 21.
TO BE SOLD, 26,780 acres of Land,
IN the State of New York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna river, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren and county of Warren. These Lands, from their quality and situation, are a very desirable object for any man who means to invest his money to advantage. On payment of one third of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. April 21.
JUST RECEIVED.
And for sale by W. Young, corner of Second and Chestnut-street. M. Carey 118 High-street T. Dobson, 41 South Second-street and the Booksellers generally. (Price 5-cs of a Dollar.) BEACON HILL, A Local Poem, historic and descriptive: By a Lady of Boston. ANALYSIS OF BOOK I. Allusion to the surrounding Prospect—Invocation to the River and Sylvan Deities—to the Historic Muse—Fiction off-handed—Dedication to Washington—The Action opens at the Retreat of the Columbians from Bunker's Hill—General Howe—The Memory of his Brother—Death of Warren—Perfidiousness of Fortune—and Fame—Washington at Mount Vernon—called to the chief Command—Formation of the Columbian Camp at Cambridge—Natural, moral, or political History of the several States—Their commanding Officers—Siege of Boston—Its Sufferings—Negotiation for the safe Retreat of the British Army—Its Departure—Appointment of Congress—Declaration of Independence—Character of the Columbian Soldiers—The Poet's prophetic Apoprophe to the Progress of Freedom throughout the World. march 30.
Bakenridge—for sale
IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine sterile Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paliaick. 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 is 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 Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—It is wooded and watered. To five trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to enquire of T. McEuen & Co. No. 78, Chestnut-street. February 2.
CANNON,
Musket and Pistol Cartridge Papers, A LARGE ASSORTMENT Is now ready for sale by WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street. OF WHOM MAY BE HAD Baron Steuben's Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States—To which is added, an act of Congress concerning the Militia, price 50 cents; do. large prints 67 cents. W. YOUNG, Has for sale, on the lowest terms, for cash or negotiable Notes, Large writing, printing & drafting paper, ALSO, Protractors, Plats, Ink, Paper and 4 to 8 sets of various sheets, gils and plain; ink powder-powder-powder, powder, pocket, ink stands, black lead pencils, quills, rulers, easel of ornamental instruments, gunter's scales, parchment and old tin mentendum books, pen-knives, india rubber and ink, may 12.
Washington, Commissioners Office, 7th May, 1798.
THE Commissioners will receive proposals until the 20th of June next, for building in the City of Washington, one of the Executive Offices for the United States, of the following external dimensions:—148 feet in length, and 57 feet 6 inches in breadth; cellar walls 30 inches; first floor 23 inches; and second floor 18 inches; a partition walls averaging 15 inches; to contain on the ground floor 14 rooms; same number on the second floor; and in the roof 8 rooms, with a passage. The whole external of the building to be of floor brick; the inside walls of hard burnt brick; cells of best foundation stone, to the height of the girders; the outside walls, as far as they show above ground, to the plinth, to be of plain ashlar free-stone; sashes of windows, sills of doors and string courses, of free stone. The house to be covered with cypress shingles; the rooms in general to be 16 feet by 20, finished in a plain, neat manner, of the best materials; six small rooms to be groined. A plan and elevation of said building, and bill of particulars, are lodged in the office, for the inspection of those who may wish to contract; also, a copy of said bill, at the office of Clement Biddle, Esq. at Philadelphia. Proposals, sealed up, will be received until the 20th June next, on which day, the board will proceed to contract with such person, as shall appear under all circumstances, to offer the best terms. Per order of the Commissioners. THOMAS MUNROE, Clerk. may 11.
Country Residence.
A FAMILY who live six Miles from the City, wish to receive two or three genteel boarders. The House is handsomely furnished; the Gardens, Meadows and Lawn are beautifully laid out, and well stocked with the choicest Fruit. There are several Musical Instruments, amongst which is a most excellent patent Piano Forte. The Family have a handsome Coach, which may be at the service of the whole. The Coach House and Stables are most excellent—the Water good—and the Air unequalled in the environs of the Town. For particulars enquire at the office of this Gazette. may 16.
TO BE RENTED, To a Small Genteel Family.
A Pleasant House in Dock-street, near Front-street—Apply at No. 155 South Second-Street. may 19.
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, 22 bales superior Madras blue Cloths Carolina Indigo, first quality A few bales Balfas, Coffees, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica and } RUM Bengal } april 2.
THOMAS & JOSHUA FISHER,
HAVE FOR SALE, At No. 5, Dock-street, near the Drawbridge, China ware nankien dining sets, tea and coffee cups and saucers Nankiens, black satins and tafsties Pongee cloths, choppan romalis, and bandannoes China and English umbrellas, Together with a general assortment of European Goods—among which are Scats thread in boxes 6d. 3d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. nails Shot—T. Crowley steel, Spanish brown and white lead English scythes 42 to 50 inches ALSO, 112 barrels of kiln dried Indian corn meal. A commodious Store in Dock-street, No. 7, to be let, three floors high, suitable for any business. 4th mo. 5th
For Sale,
The cargo of the brig American from Laguira, consisting of Caracas Cocoa. Henry Philips, No. 113, South Fourth Street. April 23.
Fresh Teas.
Just Imported, in the ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, And For Sale, by SAMUEL HOWELL, At his Compting House, No. 54, Chestnut-street, AND BY SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Compting House, Crooked Billet wharf, Bohea, Sououchong, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial TEAS. ALSO, China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Lute-strings and Satins, Nankiens, Cassia, large garden and common Fans, fatin and lute-string Umbrellas, whale-bone Ricks. They have also For Sale, Ell wide Perfumes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes. march 2.
Now Opening,
At William M'Law's Saddle Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street, A general assortment of Horseman's Pistols, direct from the Manufacturers in London. ALSO ON HAND, Saddles, Bridles, Holsters, Half Covers, Light Horseman's Caps, Swords, Carouch Boxes, Valices, Saddle Bags, Portmanteau's, Hard Leather Trunks, Carriage and Chair Harnefs, &c. April 9.
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Bull 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 excellency 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 proof. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a piece of arms lying in the State of Connecticut and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing 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 on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into immediate operation thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For further particulars, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1.