Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-02-27 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1395.]
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 27, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
For Charleston and Savannah, THE SCHOONER LYDIA, Oliver Jenkins, Master, WILL take freight on moderate terms, and be ready to sail in a few days. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. February 23
For CHARTER, THE DANISH BRIG FRIENDSHIP, Lorentz Matzen, Master, A strong, new vessel, with a Mediterranean Pass, bur- then about 240 tons. For terms apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. February 19—$
For Sligo and Killibegs, The American Ship Nancy, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to William Bell;
Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens 25 Pipes Brandy Madeira Wine; Indigo; Russia Mats. Also, A few barrels Prime IRISH BEEF, PORK, OATMEAL, &c. November 11. 1796. $15
For Rotterdam, THE SHIP FAME, Edward Jones, Master, HAVING the greatest part of her cargo engaged, will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage, ap- ply to the captain on board, or to JOSEPH SIMS. February 23
For Amsterdam, The fast sailing cedar and live oak ship Amiable, D. C. Tilinghoff, Master, JUST arrived and in complete order, and is now tak- ing in, and intended to sail in all this month, a great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, has good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the master, on board, at Bright's wharf, or to JEREMIAH WARDER, No. 12 South Third street. February 15
For Hamburg, The fine fast-sailing ship FAVORITE, John Thompson, Master, JUST captured, and in complete order, and is now loading. A considerable part of her cargo is engaged, has good accom- modations for passengers, and intended to sail in the course of this month. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Bright's wharf, or to JEREMIAH WARDER, No. 12 north Third street. February 15
For Sale, A Quantity of Excellent Turks-Island SALT, And a few hogheads 3d and 4th proof RUM, Enquire of Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. February 17
Lisbon Wine. 50 Pipes of Lisbon Wine, landing at Messrs. Sum- mer & Brown's wharf, between Arch and Race streets, from ship Neptune, Capt. Jeffries, from Lisbon. In Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter Casks, for sale by PETER BLIGHT. February 18. $75
A Quantity of Brandy, FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds Old Hock, in cases of 40 dozen each Glas Tomblers, in pints and half-pints Window Glass, in boxes, of different sizes Hazelnuts, in facks Whiting Coppers White Lead & Spanish Brown For Sale by PETER BLIGHT. January 4
James Brown, At No. 119 South Second street, HAS just received per the brig Peggy, capt. Hardy, from Amsterdam, a small invoice of D U T C H GOODS, consisting of Ticklenburgs Flaxen linen Osnaburgs Coffee-Mills, No. 0 to 4 Straw Knives Scythes 10 hands long—and Glas tumblers assorted Which he will sell on good terms by the package. Also on hand, A few Quarter-casks Malaga WINE, and 500 Gallons Spirits Turpentine. February 23
Mr. Pickering's Letter. This Day Published, AND FOR SALE BY THE EDITOR, Price three eights of a Dollar. THE LETTER of the Secretary of State, to Mr. Pinck- ney, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, to the French Republic. February 9.
WANTS A PLACE. A Woman who can be well recommended for honesty, fo- brity, and good temper. She wishes to engage as cham- bermaid, or sempstress for low wages on condition she may retain a young child with her. Enquire at No. 58 South Front street. February 16
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c. This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foldick, from London, And FOR SALE BY GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE, Corner of Walnut and Second-streets, A most capital and extensive Assortment of GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c. Among which are, Five kinds Asparagus Three kinds Cresses Four Beccelone Twelve Onion Twenty-five Beans Thirteen Radish Six Beets Fifteen Turnip Eleven Brocoli Fifteen Peas Twenty-six Cabbage Six Savoy Six Carrot Four Parsnip Three Cauliflower Twenty-three Melon Five Celery Twenty-one Lettuce Ten Cucumber Common and lemon Thyme Curled leaf and sprigged Parsley Pot Marjoram Pot Marjoram Balm Thyme Mangel Wurtzel Leek Kail Shallots Rape Seed Rye Grass Saint Foin Lucerne Red and white Clover Timothy, &c. &c. With a curious collection of the most esteemed FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS, Being the most extensive ever imported into this city. The above are from a capital Seedman in London, and are warranted fresh and good. Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17
Bordeaux Brandy, in Pipes, Old Claret, in cases Ditto in cases, of an excellent quality Lisbon Wine in pipes Fourth proof Holland Gin New England Rum in hogheads and tierces Raisins in kegs Best Boston Beef and Pork Halifax Salmon in barrels Ruska Sail Duck Ravens Duck A few Feather Beds One 11-12 inch Cable } 120 fathoms long each One 9 do. do. } Spermaceti Candles Mould and dip Tallow ditto A few barrels Taniers Oil, and A small invoice of INDIA GOODS, For Sale by JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. Also, Just received from Maritimes, a small invoice of Silks, Silk Stockings, an assortment of Perfumery, and a few cases of the best Olive Oil. February 15
FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, Containing 320 acres, in Harford county, 5 miles dis- tant from Belle-Air, 27 from Baltimore: the im- provements are, a two-story brick dwelling-house, finish- ed in a genteel manner, with stone kitchen and cellar; a barn, and other convenient out buildings; a GRIST- MILL, lately built, in a good hand for country or mer- chant work; apple-orchard and other fruit-trees; 30 ac- res of prime timothy meadow; and nearly as much more may be made from the convenience of watering; 80 acres of woodland, well timbered. The fields are well laid off, and under good fence: the situation is very pleasant and healthy. The whole of this property may be had for 2500. Two-thirds in hand, and the remainder in easy payments, 2250. would be taken, all cash. Possession might be had in 60 days after contract, and an indisputa- ble title given by ROBERT BRYARLY. February 20 $65
Mahogany and Logwood. A Cargo for Sale on board of the ship Sally, captain Gelson, just arrived from Honduras. Apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. February 9
NOTICE. THE Sales of LANDS of the United States, in the North-Western Territory, heretofore advertised in the several public papers, will commence this even- ing, at the City Tavern—to be continued from day to day, 'till the tenth of MARCH next, if not sooner sold. January 4
JUST ARRIVED, By the Danish ship Friendship, captain Matzen, from Oporto, Red Port Wine, In Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter-Casks, 150 Boxes of Lemons, For Sale by Phillips, Cramond & Co. February 9
Notice. THE ELEPHANT will leave town positively ear- ly in March. Admittance—one quarter of a dollar. Children—half price. N.B. An ELEPHANT TOOTH weighing 54 pounds to be sold. Enquire at the place where the Ele- phant is kept. Feb. 20.
Wanted, A NURSE, to attend a sick Lady, a few miles from this city: a person well recommended, will be im- mediately employed, and liberally rewarded. For infor- mation enquire of the Editor of this Paper. February 24
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c. Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are deter- mined to endeavour to deserve it. N.B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wf
A House and Lot. FOR SALE, A HOUSE and Lot, in a good neighbourhood, and pleasant situation; it is the second House east of 5th street, of that handsome row of new buildings, now near finishing, situate on Arch, between Fourth and Fifth streets; and is about twenty feet front and forty-two feet deep: the Lot is about eighty feet deep, more or less; and above the height of the first floor has a pleasant open- ing to the South; of perhaps three hundred feet store. Possession may be had about the 1st of April or May next. Terms are, three thousand dollars to be paid on receiv- ing the title, and the residue if desired may remain for seven years on security and interest—or VACANT LOTS situate on Arch street, any where between Front and Twelfth streets, will be taken in payment, either in part or for the whole amount of the purchase; according to their value at liberal rates. For further particulars, please to apply at the Counting House of the Subscriber, Arch-street, No. 146, any morning, from 7 to 8 o'clock. WILLIAM SANSOM. February 21
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given, to such Share-holders as as have not paid their assessments on their shares—to pay the same immediately to the Secretary of the Compa- ny, at the Company's Office, No. 53 north Fourth-street, Philadelphia. They are further informed, that in default of paying the same within thirty days from the 4th of Fe- bruary, instant, the several forfeitures will be strictly ex- acted, in conformity to the 21st article of association. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Secretary. Feb. 2.
Important Public Document. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And for Sale At the Office of the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119 Chestnut-Street, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS] A FEW COPIES OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES, For the Year 1796.— Being the Latest Period to which an account can be be made up. February 22
This day is published, By William Cobbet, in three large octavo volumes, A Defence of the Constitutions of Govern- ment of the United States of America, Against the attack of M. Turgot, in his letter to Dr. Price, dated the twenty second day of March, 1778, By JOHN ADAMS, L.L. D. President of the United States. Embellished with a striking Likeness of the author, elegantly engraved by Smith—from an original portrait by Copley. February 23—$3W
Red Clover Seed. Fresh red Clover Seed of the best quality, in bags of 5 bushels each Madeira wine in pipes, fit for immediate use Teneriffe wine in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks Ditto do. of best quality, for the use of private families Coffee in hogheads Jamaica spirits Connecticut loap in small boxes Window glass and Spanish segars, and Two trunks of best patent, plain and ribbed silk and cotton hosiery, for sale by JOHN CRAIG. February 1, wif&mtf
Philip Nicklin & Co. IMPERIAL and } T E A S 17 Tubs Quicksilver 2 Chests Bandanno Handkerchiefs A few chests Manchester Goods, well assorted in Cor- duroys, Thicksets, Ginghams, Muslins, Dimities, &c. 3 Trunks black Sewing silk 180 Crates Queen's Ware, well assorted 10 Tons Sheet Lead Nails assorted flat and sharp points London Particular Madeira wine in pipes and hog- heads India Market 40 Pipes and 10 Hogheads Teneriffe Wine 10 Hogheads choice Port Wine 7 Tierces Snake-Root 26 Casks yellow Paint 9 Boxes and 18 Bundles writing Slates 1 Box Ink Stands and Note Profiles 14 Bales Sail Canvas assorted, No. 1 to 8 February 11. m&wf
A Linen and Muslin Warehouse. Book Muslins, from 6/3 to 12/11 per yard Jacquet ditto, from 8/3 to 9/8 per yard Striped ditto, from 7/10 to 10/10 per yard Fine Coffees Tambour'd Book Muslins, from 13/9 to 21/ per yard India Muslin, from 11/3 to 15/ per yard Sheeting Muslin Jacquet muslin Handkerchiefs, from 4/3 to 6/ per hdkf. Book muslin Handkerchiefs from 5/3 to 10/6 per hdkf. Muslin color'd and border'd Handkerchiefs Dacca Handkerchiefs Tambour'd Cravats from 10/8 to 11/11 Pocket Handkerchiefs Cambric, from 11/3 to 16/3 per yard Table Cloths Huckabuck Towelling Women's Cotton Hose, from 6/3 to 12/ per pair Dimity from 8/10 to 9/11 Men's Silk Hose Tambour'd muslin Handkerchiefs from 11/11 to 13/9 Irish linens for Gentlemen's Shirts, from 5/5 to 9/7 And a variety of other articles. N.B. Orders received for all kinds of ready made Linen, Gentlemen's Shirts, ruffled or plain, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Household Linen, &c. &c. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 3 1-2 dollars, A full ruffled ditto, 4 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 5 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 6 dollars. A plain shirt, made and marked, 5 1-2 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 7 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 7 1-2. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 1-2 dollars. A very fine ruffled ditto 8 dollars. Linen included. February 24
Washington Canal Lottery, No. 1. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Pot- omaco to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. 1. Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 ditto drawn } 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each } 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 20,250 5850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities re- quired by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11.
Robert Smith & Co. No. 58 South Front-street, HAVE FOR SALE, A Quantity of Long Nankeens, Also, An assortment of INDIA GOODS, Among which are, Bandanos Pullicates Black and colored Persian Gurrabs Punjams Bafaes, Coffees Humhums, &c. together with A general assortment of European Goods, Suitable for the ensuing season. February 20 m&wf
A Black Boy. TO BE SOLD, the time of a smart, active Black Boy, who has about sixteen years to serve. Enquire at No. 111 Chestnut Street. February 23
FOR SALE, About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-street. January 26. mwf
CAMILLA, Or A Picture of Youth. By the authors of Evelina and Cecilia, to be com- prised in five volumes, at half a dollar each, payable on delivery—Printed at New-York, by Mr. John Bull. CONDITIONS. I. Handsome, neat type, perfectly new, is em- ployed. II. A volume, stitched in blue paper, is intended to be published every a weeks, till the five are com- pleted; the first and second are come to hand, and the third is hourly expected. Subscriptions are received, and Books may be had of J. ORMROD, No. 91, Chestnut-street.
Mrs. D'Arblay (late Miss Burney) the celebrated author of this inimitable work, needs no eulogy to add to the laurels she has already acquired in the literary world. The strength of imagination and ele- gance of style, displayed in Evelina and Cecilia, will sufficiently recommend to every reader of taste and judgment, the perusal of CAMILLA. It may not be improper to add, that the Queen of England, after having perused this interesting publica- tion, presented Mrs. D'Arblay with a thousand pounds sterling, as a testimony of her approbation of the work. January 25 mwf
LANDING, At Walnut-street wharf, from on board the ship Peg- gy, captain Elliott, from Bordeaux, VIN DE GRAVE, or White Claret, in Hhds and Qt- Casks RED CLARET, in Hhds Ditto in cases of 24 and 30 bottles each Green and Souchong TEAS, in quarter chests For sale by Rundle & Leech, No. 9 Walnut-street. February 6 mwf
Public Notice is hereby given, THAT I have applied to the Judges of the Supreme Court of this State, to supply the defect in my title to a lot of ground situate on the West side of Fourth-street, containing in breadth 20 feet and in length 56 feet, bound- ed northward and westward by ground of the subscriber- southward by ground of Edward Shippen, and eastward by Fourth-street; occasioned by the loss of a deed from Timothy Harrington, John Lewis and James Walton, by their attorney Robert Mollineux. All persons concerned are required to appear before the Justices of the said Court at the City Hall in the city of Philadelphia, on the third Monday in March next, to make their answer to the bill of the subscriber, filed in the office of Edward Burd, Esq., prothonotary of said court. WILLIAM SHIPPEN, JUN. February 24 $3W
A Young Gentleman, WHO can come well recommended by a respectable merchant of this city, would be willing to engage either as a CLERK in an accounting house, public office, or wholesale store. A line addressed to A. B. and left with the Printer of this Paper, will be duly attended to. February 23

THE WARNING No. IV. THE embers of France, when driven from every other expedient for extenuating her depredations, have a last refuge in the example of Great-Britain. The treatment which we now receive from France (say they) is not worse than that which we have received from Great-Britain. If this apology were founded in fact, it would still be a miserable subterfuge. For what excuse is it to France, or what consolation to us, that she, our boasted friend and benefactress, treats us only not worse than a power which is stigmatized as an envious rival and an implacable foe?
The conduct of Great-Britain, appealed to in justification of France, was admitted by all to be inexcusable. The Gallic faction thought it so extreme as to call for immediate reprisals. The real Patriots differed from them only in thinking, that an armed negotiation, to end in reprisals, if unattended with success, was preferable to immediate hostility. How dare the men, who at that period were the clamorous champions of our national dignity, how dare they (I ask) now to stand forth the preachers of moderation (for in the propriety of this all unite) but of tame submission,—of a servility abject enough to love and cherish the hand which despoils us, to kiss the rod which stings us with unprovoked lashes? What logic, what magic, can render innocent or venial in France, that which was so criminal and odious in Great-Britain?
The pretext (we know) of France is, that we have permitted Great-Britain to treat us in the same manner, and that she acts on the principle of a just retaliation; and her deluded or debauched adherents are mean or prostitute enough to re-echo the excuse.
Let us grant, for argument's sake, all that can be pretended on this subject, namely, that through want of energy in our administration, or from the opinion which it entertained of the situation of the country, there has been too much patience under the oppressions of Great-Britain. Is this really a justification to France? Is a defect of vigour in the government of one country, or an under estimate of its means for repelling injury, a sufficient cause for another government, in vain in profession of friendship, to imitate towards it the aggressions which it has suffered from an oppressor? What in private life would be said of the man, who calling himself the friend of another, because the last had too passively allowed a third, the enemy of both, to wrest from him a portion of his property, should deduce from this a pretext to strip him of the remainder? Has language epithets too severe for such a character? Is not the guilt of unjust violence in a case like this, aggravated by that of hypocrisy and perfidy?
But this is not our only reply. The truth is (and a truth we may boldly proclaim) that we never did tolerate the aggressions of Great-Britain; that we have steadily resisted them, and resisted with success—in the respectable attitude of an armed negotiation, seconded by the self-denying and very influential measure of an Embargo—we sent to demand a revocation of the orders under which we suffered, and retribution for the losses which we had sustained. The orders were revoked and the retribution has been stipulated and the stipulation is in a course of honorable and liberal execution. The redress of ancient grievances, on the ground of a reciprocity, demanded by every principle of rectitude, has been superadded to that of more recent ones. Our flag at this moment proudly waves on the ramparts which had been so long detained from us; and Indian butcheries along the whole extent of our vast frontier have been terminated. More than this—the redress obtained from Great-Britain was a principal cause of the happy accommodation of our dispute with Spain—the recognition of our right to navigate the Mississippi, and of the establishment of a Southern boundary equal to our most sanguine wishes. These are the fruits (and immense fruits they are) of a vigorous though temperate resistance to the aggressions of Great-Britain.
'Tis therefore in every sense false, that our Government has permitted Great-Britain to do as France is now doing. Except here and there the accidental irregularity of the commander of a particular ship, there is not one clear right which the laws of nations entitle us to claim, that is not now respected by Great-Britain, and to a degree unusual in the history of the treatment of neutral nations by great belligerent powers.
It follows, that the suggestion on which France bottoms her ill-treatment of us, is a frivolous and a colourless pretext. 'Tis to confound all just ideas, to consider a temporary forbearance as a permission or acquiescence—to pretend to retaliate upon an injured party the injury which it has endured from another, to pretend above all to retaliate that injury after it has passed, has ceased, and has been redressed. We are bound then to conclude, that our real crime in the eye of France is, that we had the temerity to think and to act for ourselves, and did not plunge headlong into war with Great-Britain,—that the principal streams of our commerce, from the natural relations of demand and supply, flow through the channels of her commerce—and that the booty which it offers to rapacity, exceeds the organized means of protection.
But a country, containing five millions of people, the second in the number of its seamen, that prime sinew of maritime force, with a varied industry, and an export of sixty millions, understanding its rights, not deficient in spirit to vindicate them, if compelled against its will to exert its strength and resources, will under the guidance of faithful and patriotic counsels, be at no loss to convince its despoilers, that there is as much folly as wickedness in such a calculation. This reflection ought at once to console and to animate us; though the remembrance of former friendship, and a spirit of virtuous moderation, will induce us still to wish that there may be some error in appearances—that the views of France are not as violent and as hostile as they seem to be—that an amicable explanation may yet dispel the impending clouds, and brighten the political horizon with a happy reconciliation.
AMERICUS. This consequence was foreseen and foretold. And the prediction is confirmed by that part of the Declaration of War of Spain against Great-Britain, which makes it a charge against the latter, that in the Treaty with the United States "she had no respect or consideration for the known rights of Spain;" and in the sudden disappearance, after that Treaty, of the objects which had so long impeded our negotiations with Spain.
The Stockholders OF the Pennsylvania Population Company are requested to meet at the Company's Office, No. 53 north Fourth street, on Saturday, the 4th of March next, at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of taking into consideration the proceedings of the company and of making further assessments on the shares agreeably to the 20th article of the Constitution. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Sec. Feb. 27
Just Published, AND TO BE SOLD BY THE BOOKSELLERS, THE SPEECH OF JOSEPH H. FLEMING, of Philadelphia, In the LYCEUM, or Society for free debate, at Mr. Poor's school-house, on Wednesday evening, February 8, on the Question "Whether a Representative in a free government, is bound to act by the will of his constituents, legally had, or by his own judgment." Feb. 27
Head of Chester, Queen Anne's County, (Maryland) February 17, 1797. THIS DAY, the Partnership of ANDREW McCASKIEY and Company having dissolved by mutual consent, those who have any demands against said Firm, are desired to call on said McCaskiey for settlement, who is appointed to settle said concerns. Feb. 22
WANTED, Pennsylvania Bank Shares, For which Cash, or approved Notes at 60 days, will be given, at the option of the Seller. February 20
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, January 20. [CONTINUED]
Mr. Coit allowed that nothing was more clear than that the manner in which the southern states paid their apportionment of the proposed burthen, could make no difference to the northern and eastern states; but the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gallatin) allowed there was some weight in the objections with respect to the assessment and collection of the tax.
If he understood that gentleman, he said that the making an enumeration of slaves would make no difference in the expense. He did not know how this could be. If two objects were to do, viz. to value and assess the land, and to enumerate and value the slaves, it was new doctrine to him, if these two things would not cost more than if only one had been done; or, if this business would be done for nothing, it would be one of the first things the United States had had done upon those terms.
Upon the collection there would also be an additional expense, and a probability of loss; the more detail there was in the business, the greater the liability to error and loss to the United States; and in proportion to this loss, would these states pay less than others.
Mr. Hartley said he should at present vote for the proposition; but should feel himself at liberty to vote differently on the bill, if he did not approve it. Difficulties arose in his mind as to the propriety of taxing personal property in one state and not in another, by which means a bounty seemed to be given on land in the southern states to the amount of the difference of the taxes between the land in those states and that in other states, upon which purchasers would naturally calculate. This difficulty might probably be removed from his mind; and, therefore, in order to give the whole business a fair chance, he should wish the resolution to go back to the committee of Ways and Means to bring in a bill.
Mr. Page did suppose that gentlemen coming from states which were in the habit of collecting direct taxes, would have endeavoured to accommodate the business to the situation and circumstances of different states, so as to make the system the most convenient to each. He did suppose, that whenever it should have been determined to enter upon direct taxation, that sums would have been apportioned to each state, and that they would have been left to themselves to have raised the money in the way which they thought most convenient. Insuperable objections, however, it seemed had been found against this system, as appeared from the report of the Secretary of the Treasury; but it was unreasonable that the northern states should complain that the southern states would pay the tax with greater facility than them. They might, he said as well complain against the richness of their soil, or the warmth of their climate.
With respect to the tax falling lighter on them than on other states, those who held slaves would find it lighter, but those who had none, would not. But he thought it extraordinary, that whilst they were upbraided with holding a species of property peculiar to their country, they should also be upbraided with wishing to pay a duty upon that property.
Mr. P. said he did not see what difference it could make to other states, that they raised a part of the tax required of them from slaves. The Secretary of the treasury had recommended this mode, the committee of ways and means, had reported accordingly, and they were ready to pay a tax for their slaves, in addition to the expense they were at for them already; for it should be recollected that persons holding slaves, contribute largely to the duties collected from imports, by the purchase of stannels and cloth, rum, molasses &c. necessary for their food and clothing.
If a person living in a state where slavery did not exist, paid something more for his land, the difference was certainly not equal to the satisfaction he must enjoy, in reflecting that his state was free from that evil. His land, on that account, would be worth three times as much, as land of the same quality in the Southern States. Why, then, do gentlemen complain? The Southern States themselves might have objected to this tax; they might have doubted the constitutionality of it; indeed he did doubt it, but he had agreed to it; and he believed there was no better way of making the tax go down in those states, than by the present measure.
For his own part, Mr. P. said, he wished he lived where there was no slavery; and if he could find a climate he liked as well, he would change his situation on that account.
Mr. Brent said it was a very extraordinary thing that gentlemen who represented states where there were no slaves should oppose a tax on that species of property, and that the Southern states where slavery existed, should be advocating that tax.
By the report of the secretary of the treasury, there appeared a deficiency of revenue, and in order to supply that deficiency, they had determined to have recourse to direct taxes; and, after the amount which each state ought to furnish, had been ascertained, he thought it should have been left to the different states to have raised the money from such funds as they judged best, provided they had been liberal and proper. It had, however, been determined otherwise; but, from a knowledge that by introducing land and slaves together, as objects of taxation, the tax would be more equally levied in the southern states, that plan had been adopted. And surely, he said, it could have given no satisfaction to any other state, that by laying a tax on land only, it should have operated in a very oppressive manner in some parts of the southern states, and scarcely have been felt at all in other parts of those states; and yet this should appear to be the opinion of the gentleman from New-Hampshire; for he had said, if this law passed, a person possessing landed property in New-Hampshire of the value of 1000l. would pay more than a land holder to that amount in the southern states. And was this, he asked, a subject of regret? If the state of Virginia paid the amount required of her in a man-
ner which bore most equally upon the whole of her citizens, ought that to dispise the citizens of other states? He thought not. He was of opinion that it would be a desirable thing that the tax should be found to fall equally on the citizens of every state.
Another objection produced by the gentleman from Connecticut, (Mr. Goodrich) was that a tax on this species of property would not be so secure as a tax on land. If that gentleman had been acquainted with the Southern States, he would have known that Slaves formed the most certain fund of those states; for whilst their wild and extensive waste lands would not command any price, slaves were always ready sale. Hence it arose that the States were not able to raise a tax on land, whilst a tax on slaves had never failed to be productive.
With respect to the inconvenience or expense attending a tax on slaves, in Virginia, he said no expense would be necessary; because it was the custom of that State to take annually a list of their slaves; which was regularly recorded in the archives of the state. If gentlemen were, therefore, so economical that they would not expend a few of the public pence to get a list of this property, let them recur to the document he had mentioned, which might be done without expense.
To those who knew the situation of the Southern States, the remarks made by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gallatin) must have been irresistibly impressive. Almost the whole of the lower part of the country possessed property of this kind, whilst the upper parts had scarcely any. If a tax was therefore, imposed upon land only, the upper part of the country would be extremely aggrieved, and would murmur, and they would murmur with justice.
Gentlemen from the Eastern States called upon the Representatives of the Southern States to point out a mode by which they might come at the personal property of their slaves. But, he would ask them, if independent of land with its improvements, they possessed any other species of property which could not be eluded? He believed they could not point it out; why then, call upon gentlemen from the Southern States to do what they, who certainly knew best their own resources, were unable to do.
The Gentlemen from the Southern States, he said, had discovered those objects which they thought best able to bear the burthen; and if the representatives of the other states were not satisfied with the tax on land, let them come forward and say what other property they have equally secure, upon which a tax may be laid.
It was a phenomenon, he would again say, that the Representatives of states where slaves existed should be contending for a tax upon slaves, and that Members from states where slaves were not tolerated, were opposing it. He could not help believing that the real object of gentlemen had not been avowed. It was something hidden and unseen.
Mr. Kittera said that the opposers of this part of the Resolution, were the opposers of a direct tax altogether. It was observable that those upon whom the tax would fall did not complain. It was extraordinary that the complaint should come from another quarter. As to the objection of his colleague (Mr. Hartley) that part of the tax being laid on slaves in the Southern States, would affect the value of land, he said it would make no difference whether the tax was on land or slaves, as it affected land, its operation would be the same. It was therefore no solid objection against the resolution.
The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays and carried 68 to 23. The House then went into a committee of the whole on the bill for giving effect to the laws of the United States in the state of Tennessee, Mr. Coit in the chair.
A considerable debate took place (which however was not of sufficient importance to be given in detail) on the subject of the salary of the District Judge to be appointed under the act. The bill provides that he shall be paid 1000 dollars a year. Mr. Swift moved to amend the bill by striking out 1000, to insert in its place 800. The motion was supported by Messrs. Williams, Henderson, W. Smith, W. Lyman and Kittera, on the ground of 800 dollars being sufficient to afford a handsome maintenance in that country; that it was equal to the pay of any judge in the union, considering the duties he would have, and the cheapness of living; that if compared to the salaries allowed by that state to its officers, it was a high salary, as their district judges were allowed only 68 dollars a circuit, and their governor only 650 dollars; that if more was allowed it would tend to make their officers dissatisfied with their pay; that to pay a larger sum would bring a charge of extravagance upon the government; that the district judge of Vermont had only 800; and that if 1000 were given to the judge of Tennessee, it would not only lead him to expect an augmentation of salary (which he had already applied for) but every judge in the union would expect to be advanced. This, it was said, was a serious consideration, since a judge's salary could not be lowered, and to hold out the idea that they might be increased on application, would have the effect to make the judges in some degree depend on that House. The present want of money also cautioned them against extravagance.
On the other hand, Messrs. A. Jackson, Holman, Blount, Macon, Buck, Thatcher, and S. Smith, were in favour of the salary being 1000 dollars. In order to induce men of abilities to accept of such office, they wished them to be liberally paid; that no judge in the union had a less sum, except the judge of Vermont, whose salary they hoped would be increased; that though most of the necessary salaries of life were tolerably low, yet every article imported was very high in that country, owing to their distance from the sea; that he would have four times a year to travel through the wilderness, which was always attended with danger, and which, if a war should at any time take place with the Indians, would be at the risk of his life; that the salaries of the state officers, ought to be no rule in this case, since the state was poor and they had generally been accepted from patriotic motives; it was admitted that they had not been in the habit of being guided by the practice of states, who were mostly too penurious in the pay of their officers; the mem-
bers of Congress, received double the pay of the members of any of the state legislatures, and they heard no complaint on that ground. The question on the amendment was put and carried 39 to 35. The committee then rose and had leave to sit again.
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 27.
The President of the United States is to be at the Theatre this evening.
Mr. Penn's Correspondent may rest assured that the paragraph which appeared in the Aurora of the 18th, respecting a Mr. Buchanan, of Baltimore, and other circumstances, was not warranted by the real state of facts. The whole of the report originated from the opinion which the French took in this case between a native American and a gentleman of the same name who is not a native American.
February the 22d. being the anniversary of the birth of our worthy President, George Washington; a number of gentlemen assembled at Mr. Geo. Weed's to celebrate the auspicious era, which gave a preserver and a father to their country. An elegant entertainment was prepared for the occasion, after which the following toasts were drank:
 1. The day, and all who honor it.  2. George Washington: May he enjoy in his retirement what happiness which he so eminently merits; and when we forget him, may our friends forget us.  3. John Adams, President elect: May he, by the imitation of his illustrious predecessor, gain, and preserve, as he did, the confidence and affection of the people.  4. Thomas Jefferson: May his conduct in office be as irreproachable as that of his predecessor.  5. La Fayette: May he soon be released from his ignominious captivity, and restored to the enjoyment of happiness in the land, the liberty of which he so eminently contributed to establish.  6. The constitution of the United States: May it never fall a victim to the power of a single man.  7. The standard of liberty: May it be preserved inviolate from the hands of anarchy or despotism.  8. Independence: May the man who would barter the independence of his country, be rewarded with literary confinement, in an oven seven times heated.  9. May the cruises, cruelties, and persecutions of Jacobinism, be a warning to the inhabitants of every country, to strangle that venomous monster in its birth.  10. Pain to our friends, Champagne to our real ones; and Tom Paine to the devil.  11. Confusion to those patriots, who love any other country better than their own.  12. May none of us ever have occasion to be ashamed of our country, or our country of us.  13. Money and Wine to good hearts, and Antimoni-al Wine to traitors. 
Latest FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
The following Intelligence is translated from Leyden Gazettes to the 16th December, inclusive—brought by the Ponsena, King, from Amsterdam.
The latest advices from London are to the 16th of course the Continental intelligence on this day publishes, is the latest by some days. The letter from Trent contains information of the movements of the Austrians subsequent to the retreat of Davidovich, Nov. 27.
LEYDEN, December 16. LATEST FROM ITALY.
Extract of a Letter from Trent, of the 24th November. "It was after having advanced, in consequence of the success at Rivoli, and establishing his headquarters near Castelnuovo, in the expectation of being able to effect without loss of time his junction with general Alvinzy, that Lieutenant Field Marshal Davidovich was informed that the latter (Alvinzy) after having had the worst of it at the end of a combat of three successive days, had judged it necessary to fall back towards Montebelluna. As, by this movement, the passes which lead from the Veronese to Tirol, were laid open, a French corps issued on the 21st of this month from the mountains in the neighbourhood of Peri, threatening to turn the flank and hold in check the forces of general Davidovich, which were then beyond Campana. In consequence, this general brought fit to make a retrograde movement and after finding off the artillery and reserve of military stores, he caused his troops immediately to retreat. The battalions D'Elbach and Latterman which protected the retreat, have suffered a good deal from the fire which the French kept up from the heights. The bridge which had been established before Dolez was abandoned, and yesterday morning the French set fire to it—but they have not remained in the position they were taking. Before daylight yesterday they quitted all their positions, as well at Peri as at Offemigo, and St. Andre, and also those of Foffo, St. Anne, Broconio, &c. The troops which had occupied them fell back on the side towards Verona. This sudden retreat is attributed to a new movement that general Alvinzy (informed of the advantage obtained by the forces and Davidovich) has again made in advance with his army—a movement which put the enemy's corps in danger of being cut off. It is moreover at present believed to be ascertained that the French troops which had advanced by the mountains on the side of Peri, to take our forces in flank, do not exceed three thousand men. Thus the retreat of general Davidovich, dictated by prudence, has given rise to other dispositions which announce the march of our forces again towards Peri. The Commander, after having reunited his forces in the environs of Ala, has pushed forward several battalions and squadrons, which have driven the enemy's detachments from the points where they till made their appearance. He detached at the same time a corps of one thousand men, composed in part of riflemen, to post themselves above Valle Fredda, in order to cut off the French, and to put them if possible between two fires. Since yesterday general Davidovich was to begin his march with the remainder of his force. Indeed we hear this instant that he has removed his headquarters from Ala to Peri, and that our troops push forwards on all sides against the French posted behind Rivoli. It is believed that tomorrow they will be attacked, an undertaking which may be expected to succeed, provided general Alvinzy on his part should advance towards Verona."
Extract of a Letter from Vicenza, of Nov. 24. The successes obtained in this dreadful war on our frontier, have proved but momentary. General Davidovich, a victor in the affair of Rivoli, the 17th of the month, is obliged quickly to retreat with the loss of part of his rear-guard. The news is received here that in consequence of this disadvantageous conflict, which took place on the 21st, he was obliged to fall back on the side of Ala, on the frontiers of Tyrol. Nevertheless, general Alvinzy, being informed of the victory of Rivoli, advanced towards Verona. He proceeded near to Caldiero, when he heard of the retreat of

general Davidovich. Then he in turn fell back to Vicenza, on his way as far in the rear as Bassano, in order to secure his baggage, and to concert fresh operations. In the alternative of these fruitless efforts to effect the junction of the two Imperial armies, it is uncertain what will be the final result in respect to Mantua, the blockade of which was prematurely stated to be raised, and where Marshal Wurmsfer appears to be in want of sufficient force to co-operate effectually with the armies which came to relieve him.
Letter from general Buonaparte to general Clark. VERONA, November 19. Your Nephew Elliot was slain in the field of battle at Arcole. This young man had become well acquainted with arms: he often marched at the head of the columns: he would have been hereafter a valuable officer. He died with glory, facing the enemy, and did not suffer one instant. Who would not envy such a death? Who is there that contemplating the changes of life, would not claim the privilege of quitting the world in such a manner? Among us has not an hundred times lamented that he had not thus got out of the reach of calumny, of envy, and of all the hateful passions which seem almost exclusively to direct the conduct of mankind?
From PARIS, 9th Dec. One of the most important discussions which has of late engaged the Legislative Body, is undoubtedly that relating to the law of the 3d of Brumaire, by which the relations of Emigrants are excluded from all public functions whatsoever. There are two opinions directly opposite: one for the strict and unqualified adherence to that law, as indispensably necessary to the preservation of a republican form; the other for its entire abrogation, as being contrary to the constitution and to the rights of citizens: the Council of Five Hundred has adopted the medium between the two opinions.
ROME, Nov. 19. Our fate is not yet decided; and, so far as respects the Holy See, war appears more probable than peace. Citizen Casault having been appointed by the directory at Paris, minister plenipotentiary to open new negotiations of peace; he wished to present himself in this character to the pope, who sent him to the Cardinal Bufca, secretary of state.
He attended him for this purpose, but the conference was so short, that we are led to suppose that the preliminary overtures were not conformable to his views; since then all attempts have been suspended. Mean time our court continues with activity its preparations for war. A body of 6,000 infantry, 1,000 cavalry, and 1,000 artillery, will be ready by the first of next month.
BASLE, December 1. For three days past the Austrians have cannonaded with great vivacity from their batteries on the left of the Isle of the Rhine, and the French bridge of boats. The 28th Nov. at 4 o'clock P.M. the bridge was separated by a well directed shot, in such manner, that the French who occupied the Isle found their communication with the Fortress of Huningue cut off. This circumstance excited the attention of our magistrates—they judged proper to beat the alarm: all the inhabitants took arms, and the troops were sent to occupy the frontiers. These dispositions have not, however, produced any change to this moment; and more happy than the Venetians, Genuefe, or other neutrals who have seen their territory successively invaded or ravaged, we are not less exposed to a continual inquietude.
Yesterday at 11 o'clock at night the Austrians made an attack on the head of the bridge of Huningue and Isle du Rhin. The action lasted till 3 o'clock in the morning with the greatest obstinacy. The Imperial troops attempted with the greatest bravery to form the intrenchments three several times, but obtained innumerable rendered all their efforts ineffectual. Col. Gessler was killed at the commencement of the action. It is expected a new attack will be made this night. The French continue to hold the Isle, from which they keep up a brisk fire on the Austrian batteries. They communicate by a flying bridge with Huningue.
Extract from the National Gazette of France. BASLE, November 30.
The Austrians having damaged the bridge of Huningue so as to render it impassable, great hopes were entertained by the prince of Furstenberg—He summoned gen. Abatucci to deliver up in the space of a quarter of an hour, the head of the bridge, all the intrenchments, all the batteries, and all the cannon, which were on the right of the Rhine—here is the answer which was given.
"Whatever may be the idea you have formed of the critical position in which you suppose I find myself, I have the honor to assure you that I am ready at any instant to convince you of your error. This also will inform you, that I am as little disposed to accept the shameful capitulation you have proposed."
"The country of Baden continues to be ill-treated by the Austrians, the house of the Baron de Reitzenstein, has been plundered and destroyed by them—this is the same Baron de Reitzenstein, who concluded a peace for his prince, and is still at Paris."
December 1. Yesterday at 5 o'clock a second Austrian flag of truce, proposed "the surrender of the fort of Huningue, or at least its evacuation, on a promise that it should be restored at the opening of the campaign, in the same state in which it was surrendered." Gen. Abatucci answered, "That to obtain the fort, it was necessary to take it"—when the flag had returned with this answer, the artillery of both armies commenced a most terrible fire, which is still heard.
At 7 past 8 in the evening they assaulted the first fort, which is separated from the other by an arm of the Rhine. All the French garrison immediately retired into the rear fort. The artillery then ceased to play on both sides, and in its place a fire of musketry was sustained which continued an hour after midnight—never was there a more murderous conflict—those of the Austrians who were not driven from the fort, perished there.
The Austrians lost ten times more than the French. The dead exceed two thousand. Abatucci received four wounds; two with a sabre, one bullet, and a stroke with a cannon ball in his shoulder.
At this instant, the cannon are again heard. A courier direct from Vienna passed this yesterday, he is bound to Paris.
Letter from general Buonaparte to the Executive Directory—Verona, 4th Frimaire (24th November). "I have informed you, citizen directors, by my last letter, that general Vaubois had been obliged to abandon the post of Rivoli, and that the enemy had already arrived at Castel-Nuovo.
I improved the route of the enemy at Arcole, by causing the division of general Massena immediately to repass the Adige, who effected a junction, at Villa Franca, with general Vaubois, and united, they marched to Castel-Nuovo, the 1st Frimaire (November 21) whilst the division of general Angereau ascended the heights of St. Anne, to cut the valley of Adige to Dolce, and by this means to cut off the retreat of the enemy. General Joubert, commanding the advanced guard of the division of Massena, and Vaubois united, attacked the enemy upon the heights of Campari: after a slight action, we overtook and surrounded a corps of the enemy's rear guard, and made 1200 prisoners, among which is the colonel of the regiment d'Erbach. A body of 3 or 400 men attempting to save themselves were drowned in the Adige. We did not content ourselves with retaking Rivoli and Corona; we pursued the enemy to Preseano.—Angereau in the mean time had engaged a body of the enemy in the heights of St. Anne, and dispersed it—he made 300 prisoners, was arrived at Dolce, burnt two equipages of pontoons on Laqueta, and took some baggage.
General Wurmsfer made a sally from Mantua yesterday at 7 o'clock A.M. The cannonade lasted the whole day. General Kilmaine made him return as usual, with greater speed than he came out, with the loss of 200 prisoners, an howitzer and two pieces of cannon. Wurmsfer commanded this sally in person. "This is the third time (general Kilmaine writes me) that Wurmsfer has attempted a sortie, and always with as little success." Wurmsfer is successful only in the journals which the enemies of the republic fabricate at Paris.
"BUONAPARTE." General Buonaparte to citoyenne Muiron. "Muiron died at my side immediately, at the battle of Arcole. You have lost a husband who was dear; I have lost a friend to whom I had long been attached: But the country has lost more than we, by losing an officer, equally distinguished by his talents, as by his singular courage. If I can render any service to you, or your children, I request you to repose entire confidence in me."
"BUONAPARTE." LEYDEN, December 15. Letters from Hamburg of the 5th instant state, that the mail from Peterburgh of the 15th Nov. had not arrived Dec. 1, tho' two days after an express from Riga had brought the news that the Empress of Russia died on 17th November; but, that since then they had received no further advices, either by courier, or express; that the letters from Konigsberg and Berlin announce that it is true, that after the arrival of an express, this report was generally circulated. This event is considered at Berlin as unfavorable to the interest of England. The new Empress of Russia has the character of a prudent and wise sovereign, without distinction of nations, which will make her the friend of peace and tranquility, both of her own subjects and of other nations.
After the account of the death of the Empress had been announced by the Commission of Foreign Affairs, in the sitting of the National Batavian Assembly of the 13th December, it was added "That prince Repnin, who was with his Polish majesty at Grodno, was recalled; and that the new Empress had ordered a service, not only for the death of the Empress, his mother, but also for the deceased Emperor, his father."
In the same sitting the marine committee, communicated a Letter from England, relating to the reduction of the Squadron under Admiral Lucas, of the following tenor.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. Fellow Citizens, "I am ordered by Vice Admiral Lucas, to announce the disagreeable intelligence of the capture of the Fleet under his orders, on its passage to the Cape of Good Hope the 16th August last. After having anchored on the 6th of said month in the Bay of Saldanha, and beginning to water, an English army presented itself on the coast of 4 or 5000 men, on whom the frigate Bellone made a continual fire from 11 in the morning till 4 in the afternoon; when there anchored in the opening of the Bay a Squadron of 8 sail of the line, 6 frigates and smaller vessels—as soon as our sailors saw that they were English, they put the orange cockade in their Hats, cried Orange au dessus! and threatened to massacre the Officers, forced the Hatchets, pillaged the Wine and Spirits; and made themselves masters of all that they saw proper to take—they all got drunk, a very small number excepted. Instead of remaining at their quarters, they were all abandoned, and would no longer obey the commands of their officers: In consequence of which, the Vice Admiral has been obliged to capitulate, which he did the 16th, and we surrendered ourselves. The 20th I sailed in the English Frigate la Moselle, and arrived here the 2d. of this month with dispatches to your Address."
I have already written twice to the Admiralty in London, but have not received an answer permitting me to depart. At my arrival I hope to give you a report in detail.
Health and Fraternity. (Signed) Otto W. Verhagen Metman, Lieut. Marine. Portsmouth, Nov. 26.
Extract from the official Bulletin from the Head Quarters of the Archduke. OFFENBOURG, November 22.
"This morning at 6 o'clock the French made a sally from their entrenched camp near Kehl, and attacked with the greatest impetuosity the village of Sundheim, which they carried. They also forced some of the Austrian intrenchments. The reserves rallied promptly to the points which had been forced, they attacked with their usual ardor, and compelled the French to retreat to their intrenchments. The engagement was extremely brisk, especially at the retaking the village of Sundheim."
General Moreau commanded this force, the object of which was to destroy the works and the lines of contravallation, and make themselves masters of the park of artillery. They promised themselves thereby to compel the Austrians to desist from their ulterior projects on Kehl, and to procure to the French army, tranquil winter quarters. The confidence which existed in the advanced posts for a long time was favourable to the advanced enterprise. They approached a cantinel—the unhappy man accustomed to see them at the advanced posts, suffered himself to be amused by their words of confidence. He was poignarded before he had time to leave his post, which was surprised; they entered one redoubt which they took by this means, from thence they turned the left of the Austrian intrenchments. Notwithstanding this advantage, they found the most obstinate resistance at several of the points. One redoubt occupied by 60 men of the regiment of Staray, after having cut to pieces the greatest part of the column which attacked it, was not taken, but by the death of all these brave Hungarians. The archduke arrived from Offenburg during the affair, and contributed not a little by his presence, by the enthusiasm, and confidence which his presence inspires in the troops, to repulse the enemy. The Major General, Prince Frederick of Orange, who commands the center of the position before Kehl, conducted himself on this occasion in the most distinguished manner.
He arrived at the moment when the corps surprised had been compelled to abandon one part of the line. He marched daringly at the head of a company of the regiment of Staray. The boldness of this troop arrested the assailants. During these transactions the reserves arrived, and the enemy was repulsed with considerable loss. This is generally estimated from 2 to 3000 men. They carried away 4 pieces of cannon from the Austrians and spiked some others. The archduke, who in action is always where there is most danger, had in this affair, 5 or 6 persons or horses killed and wounded among a small suite, which he had with him. The adjutant of gen. Latour who was of this number was killed by a cannon ball. The Austrians the night following contracted the limits of the French by a parolle, which extends to the Chaussée of Neumuhl, and that of Rastadt. The works which are not more than 1200 paces from the fort of Kehl, have not been in the least interrupted by the fort of the French, and the Austrians are laboring to complete them.
ARMY OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE. The General in Chief to the Executive Directory. Head Quarters at Schillkern, 13 Frimaire, December 3.
Citizens Directors, In the night of the 10th and 11th of this month (29th Nov. to 1st Dec.) the enemy attempted to carry by assault the tete-du-pont of Huningen. About 11 o'clock at night, three columns advanced upon the front and the fall of the half-moon, precipitated themselves upon it, forced the gates, and escalated the work which our troops were obliged to abandon and retreated to a horn work which the enemy forthwith attempted. The general Abatucci, who defended the gate of this work rendered their efforts abortive; and perceiving that the fire which he made from the horn work upon the half moon was not sufficient to drive the enemy thence, who attempted on the contrary to establish himself there, that brave general determined upon a sortie in order to expel them thence; which was executed with a courage above all eulogy.—Our brave soldiers charged the enemy with an intrepidity of which there are few examples, and at length succeeded in dislodging them from all the works, which they left covered with the dead. The pursuit would have been still more murderous, had it not been for the wound received by the general Abatucci: it is severe: but hopes are entertained that it will not be dangerous. The chief of brigade Vigne has likewise been wounded in this bloody affair. We have made one hundred prisoners of the enemy; but their loss in killed and wounded amounts to 18 or 2000 men. His right column has violated the Swiss territory. Our ambassador has made his remonstrances on this subject. The general Ferino, who gives the account of these events, passes the highest eulogiums on the bravery of the troops. The 3d of light infantry, the 8th and the 56th demi-brigade of the line were charged with the defence of the tete-du-pont of Huningen, and relieved one another alternately. These three corps have in a particular manner distinguished themselves during the whole course of the campaign. The chief of brigade Caffagne, the chief of brigade Morel, the captain Foit, of the light artillery, and his company, (who, not being able to fire their pieces, discharged their howitzers and rolled them into the ditches filled with enemies) the chief of battalion du Génie, Poltevin, the adjutant Sorbier and aide-de-camp Abatucci, are particularly distinguished. Many other officers have also given great proofs of bravery. I shall let you know of them, when the particulars are communicated to me.
Health and Respect, (Signed) MOREAU.
Extract of a Letter from the Austrian Head-Quarters, dated Nov. 28 to Dec. 5.
"Since the affair of the 22d. of this month all was tranquil to the 26th, on the side of the Kehl, but in the night of 26th to 27th, the French made a new sortie in considerable force against the first parallel from the attack on the right of the River, to Kinzig. Notwithstanding all their efforts, they were not able to penetrate it, and were readily repulsed by our troops: They left on the place to the number of fifty, killed and wounded—Among the former they found a commander of a Battalion—The number of wounded carried off is probably considerable.—The Batteries of the first and second parallels, as well as the Artillery placed in all the redoubts to the right and left, commenced this morning, the advance posts of the enemy have been driven from the village of Kehl."
Dec. 5. The fire of the imperialists has already destroyed the bridge of Kehl—they have thereby rendered themselves masters of several important works. The 3d, and 4th, of this month the cannonade has been more brisk than for several pre-
ceding days.—The Austrians push their operations with no less vigour before Huningue. FRANKFORT, Dec. 2. (in the morning.) General Defaix has repulsed the enemy from the village of Kehl, and has already begun to entrench himself there.
LEYDEN, December 14. Private advices from Mannheim of the 6th inst. announce, that according to a report received there that day, the third parallel had been opened by the Austrians before Kehl, and that gen. Defaix had been repulsed in a sortie which he had made at the head of six thousand men.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA,
ARRIVED. Brig Diamond, Steinmetz, Cape-Francois 35 days Experiment, Dolby, New-York 3 Nancy, Tate, St. Bartholomews 23 Amiable, Matilda, Rotterdam, via N. York 4 CLEARED Ship Old Tom, Heron, Londonderry South Carolina, Garman, Charleston Brig Eagle, Rundle, Leogay 2 Sally, Venn, Trinidad Amiable Creole, Stoy, Mole & Port-au Prince Experiment, Hefs, St. Domingo Twiis, Kessler, Havana The Ship Pigou, Dale, from Philadelphia to Canton, was spoke on 7th July, in the Straits of Sunda, 85 days out, all well. A ship and two Schooners are below,
POSITIVELY
THE LAST NIGHT AT THE Pantheon & Ricketts' Amphitheatre, On TUESDAY, February 28, 1797. MR. RICKETTS takes the liberty of announcing to his friends, as his new Amphitheatre in New-York opens on the 8th of March, that TO-MORROW evening will be the last night at the Pantheon; in consequence of which he has selected the most approved performances of the season, and likewise added some new feats of activity for the first time in America. Mr. Ricketts will himself exhibit many feats of activity—in particular
THE BRO D SWORD, showing the different guards offensive and defensive. He will throw A Summerfest over 20 Soldiers with their guns and bayonets fixed. Also, over seven Horses with Riders on them. The particulars of the Performances will be expressed in the Bills of the day.—Box, one dollar.—Pit, half a dollar. Doors to open at 5, and Performances to commence 1/4 past 6 o'clock, February 27.
Just Arrived,
In Brig NANCY, Robert Tate, Master, A Cargo of SUGAR & COFFEE, FOR SALE BY, P. COPPINGER, No. 221, South Front-Street. WHO HAS ALSO ON HAND, Malaba Pepper in Casks, 23,000 wt. Surat Cotton, 4,000 lb. Me. of France Indieg. February 27. TOT.
New Theatre.
BY PARTICULAR DESIRE. THIS EVENING, February 27, WILL be presented, (for the 4th time) a celebrated NEW COMEDY, (written by the author of Colybray , The Children in the Wood , &c.) called The Way to get Married.
[As performed at Covent-Garden Theatre 39 nights, without intermission, the first season; and since, upwards of 150 nights with unbounded applause.] Tangent, Mr. Moreton Ned, Mr. Blisset Toby Alpice, Mr. Harwood Potillion, Mr. T. Warrell Cap. Faulkner, Mr. Cooper Undertaker, Mr. McDonald Cautic, Mr. Warren Jailer, Mr. Mitchell Dick Dathall, Mr. Wignell Solicitor, Mr. Morgan M'Queery, Mr. Prigmore Officer, Mr. Warrell Landlord, Mr. Darley William, Mr. J. Darley Shopman, Mr. J. Warrell Julia Faulkner, Mrs. Merry Olimenina Alpice, Mrs. Francis Lady Sorrel, Mrs. L'Etrange Fanny, Mrs. Doctor End of the comedy, a new Pantomime Ballet Dance (Composed by Mr. Byrne) called Dermot & Kathleen. To which will be added, a Farce, called Animal Magnetism.
College-Hall,
READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining. On TUESDAY EVENING, February 28, At 7 o'clock, will be delivered,
FIRST PART A POEM On the President's Farewell Address, with a sketch of the character of his Successor.
SECOND PART The Fire-Side, Cotton. Ode to Truth, Mason. Ode to Adversity, Gray. Ode to Fear, Collins.
THIRD PART Clarence's Dream, Shakespeare. King Lear, Tempest Scene, Shakespeare. Cardinal Wolsey and Cromwell, Shakespeare. Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulsen, jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, S. Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-street—Half a dollar each.
MRS. GRATTON
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that the 5th LADIES' CONCERT Will be on TUESDAY, the 28th day of February, at the Assembly-Room.
ACT I. Overture, Pleyel Scotch Song, by particular desire Concertante, principal Mess. Gillingham and Menel, Viotti Why do the nations sleep, Mr. Hill, Handel ACT II. Overture, (with the favorite Andante) Haydn O! lovely Peace, Duet by Mrs. Gratton and Mr. Hill, Handel Sonata, by particular desire, Clementini Ah! non sai, Mrs. Gratton, Sacchini Tickets to be had at Mr. Oellers's Bar. The Concert to begin at half past six; and at half past eight, the music will attend for the Ball. February 27

Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST, Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth. Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for Sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. He lives in Chestnut-Street, No. 135, above Fourth Street. November 26.
Canal Lottery, No. II. Scheme of a Lottery, authorized by an act entitled "An act to enable the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna navigation, to raise, by way of Lottery, the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of completing the works, in their act of incorporation mentioned."   1 Prize of twenty thousand dollars,  Dollars 20,000    2 of ten thousand dollars,  20,000    5 of four thousand dollars each, to be paid to the possessors of the five numbers first out of the wheel on the last day's drawing, at which time there shall not be less than 500 numbers undrawn,  20,000    10 of two thousand dollars each,  20,000    20 of one thousand dollars each,  20,000    43 of five hundred dollars each,  21,500    100 of two hundred dollars each,  20,000    100 of one hundred dollars each,  10,000    220 of fifty dollars each,  11,000    29,300 of five dollars each,  146,500    30,000 Tickets at ten dollars each.  300,000   Six dollars for each ticket will only be demanded at the time of sale. All prizes shall be paid ten days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of the possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent. Such prizes as are not demanded within 12 months after the Drawing is finished, of which public notice will be given, shall be considered as relinquished for the use of the Canal and applied accordingly. At a meeting of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal Navigation—and the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, Resolved, That Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Weft, James M'Crea, John Miller, junr. and William Montgomery be a committee to arrange and direct the mode of disposing of the tickets; which committee shall deposit the money in Bank, to be carried to the credit of an account to be opened for the Lottery. At a meeting of the Canal Board, held January 16, '97, Resolved, That the committee for conducting the Lottery be directed to commence the drawing on the first day of March next. Extract from the minutes, Wm. M. Smith, Secretary. Managers. Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Weft, James M'Crea, John Miller, junr., William Montgomery.
S W A N N'S Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary, Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street. T. SWANN RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future patrons and recommendation. He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, created for the purpose above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them. Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long, repeated experience. The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection. N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. tth&f
Will be Sold, by Public Vendue, On the 9th of March next, A PLAN TATION, IN Ridley township, Delaware county, state of Pennsylvania, eleven miles from Philadelphia, and one from the great road leading thence to Chester; containing one hundred and twenty-three acres, twenty-three of which are woodland, and eighteen meadow. On the premises there are, a dwelling-house, barn, and other out-houses, in good repair; a good spring of water close to the house, and a fine stream of water runs through the premises; by which part of the meadow is watered, &c. On the same day, the stock on the said farm; consisting of horses, cows, sheep, hogs, &c. A cart, plough, harrow, and other farming utensils; also a large copper still, with the household and kitchen furniture, among which are beds and bedding, an eight day clock, and many other articles too tedious to mention. The sale to begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon, where the conditions will be made known, and attendance given on the premises, by CURTIS LEWIS. Ridley, February 13 14—tth 1797
Particular Teneriffe WINE. 50 Quarter-Casks Particular Teneriffe WINE, Of a superior Quality. For sale by A. MARPLE & S. W. MORRIS, No. 66 Dock-Street. February 2 wtkm12
Wants a Place, A WAITER, in a gentleman's House, a young man who has lived for a considerable time in some of the first houses in the U. S. and whose character is sure; or would engage with a single gentleman to attend on him. Directions left at the New York and Baltimore Stage-office, No. 10, South 4th, near Market Street, for R. H. will be attended to. February 14 13
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That the office of Principal Teacher in the said School is vacant. A GENTLEMEN qualified to teach the higher Greek and Latin Classics, Geography, and the Mathematics, with such other branches of literature as are usually taught in such schools, would meet with liberal encouragement, and, it is believed, would obtain a very eligible settlement. For the present, the Trustees would be willing to contract with a person capable of taking charge of a Grammar School. As this Institution is provided with buildings sufficient to accommodate the principal and his family, and from seventy to eighty boys a library, an excellent philosophical and mathematical apparatus, globes, maps, &c. has respectable funds, and is situated in a pleasant and agreeable part of the country; nothing seems wanting to make it rank among the most useful seminaries in this part of the Union, but a suitable character to preside in it. Proposals may be addressed to the subscriber, in Princess Anne, in the neighborhood of the Academy, or to Doctor MARTIN L. HAYNES, No. 83, north Third-Street, Philadelphia, or to the Printer hereof. EZEKIEL HAYNES. Feb. 7. tth&f
Davis's Law Book-Store No. 313, HIGH-STREET. GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library, without any advance upon his former exceedingly low prices, which for several years past have in to distinguished a manner recommended them to notice. Printed Catalogues containing the most extensive collection of the latest English and Irish Editions ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application. Orders addressed to G. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctually attended to. A number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf. ov.8. tth&f
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-Street. SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.   1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars  Dollars 20,000    1 do. of 10,000 do.  10,000    3 do. of 5,000 do.  15,000    4 do. of 2,000 do.  8,000    20 do. of 1,000 do.  20,000    39 do. of 500 do.  19,500    80 do. of 200 do.  16,000    200 do. of 100 do.  20,000    300 do. of 50 do.  15,000    1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor for the first drawn no.  500    5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessor of the five last drawn nos.  15,000    9,400 do. of 15 do.  141,000    10,054 Prizes  300,000    29,945 Blanks     30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars  300,000   All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kershner, William Witman, Joseph Hisler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 6th, 1796. Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Patterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. Tickets in the above Lottery to be had at Mr. Sheridan's Race-Street, John Hay, North Third-Street and Henry Switzer's, German Town. January 26 wtkf
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippenburg and Sunbury STAGES. The public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but, not as M. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching himself to any other portion in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippenburg, or any other place. Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Witmer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert. The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippenburg. The fare as hitherto established. For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Mondays. WILLIAM GEER. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferree, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippenburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing, the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia. mwf
20 Dollars Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber, living in St. George's hundred, Newcastle county, (near to Port Penn) a NEGRO MAN named JACOB, born in this state. He is a short, well-made fellow, about 5 feet 4 inches high; and had on when he went away, an olive-colored coatee, of home-made cloth, lined with white flannel all through, and white metal buttons; an old under-jacket of white-colored cloth, the skirts of which he cut off, to make it into a round one; his breeches are of a dark grey cloth, very old, and patched in a number of places; white, very coarse, yarn stockings; one pair of coarse shoes, much worn; and a pair of half-worn, black-grained shoes, bound round with black silk forresting, and lined under the buckle with white linen; also a half-worn fur hat, very high in the crown, which tapers off in form of a sugar-loaf, very narrow in the brim and is bound with black silk forresting. He also took with him a long blue coat, lined all through with blue flannel of the same colour; copper, studded buttons with three of the same sort on each cuff; a yellow-colored, elastic, old fortout-coat. Said Jacob is remarkably fond of playing on the violin, and took one with him; the case of which is of home-made, lead-colored cloth, bound with red forresting. Whoever apprehends said Runaway, and lodges him in any of the goals in this state, so that his master may get him again, shall receive the above Reward, and all reasonable charges paid by THOMAS FARMER. N. B. Said Jacob has formerly lived with Messrs. James Evans and Thomas Robinson. February 22 wtkf
FOR SALE, By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels Ditto Herring and Mackerel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kentsals Fine and coarse Salt Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work December 1 tth&f
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES to ascertain, whether a certain EDWARD NEVILL, by trade a Stone-Cutter, or Brick-Layer, who quitted Ireland in 1783, or 1784, and came into this Country, (it is supposed to Philadelphia) about four years since, be living or dead. As this intelligence is of the highest importance, it will be thankfully received, by GEO. DAVIS, No. 313, High-Street wtkf 2m December 31.
For Sale, By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30 wtkf
City of Washington. SCHEME of the Lottery, No. II, for the improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & 50,000 dwelling-houses, 5 cash 30,000, are } 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 2 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 5,000 15,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 3,000 8,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 2,000 20,000 20 do. 500 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 32,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE: And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry. eo
The Subscriber INFORMS the Public, that he manufactures and has on hand for sale, a very general assortment Saddles, Bridles, Harness and Trunks, As usual, also, FIRE BUCKETS of an excellent quality which he will dispose of on moderate terms at No. 88 Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia. WILLIAM JONES. February 17 tm&w3w
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, January 26, 1797. mth
FOR SALE, At WHITESIDES'S TEA-Warehouse, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial } Fresh Tea. } Hylon Skin. Hyson, } } } Souchong, Young Hyson, } } } Boha. Dec. 9. 3w3m
EPHRAIM CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, HATH just received by the Fame, from London, and Alexander Hamilton, from Liverpool, a large supply of Gold, Gilt, and Silver Watches; Capt and Jewell'd, capt and seconds ditto; spring Clocks, clock movements, eight day and 30 hour brass, forged-work, and slit pinions; clock and watch springs; clock bells and chimes ditto; gold, gilt and silver beads; as well as other tools, files and materials, too tedious to mention. Ladies' Steel & Gilt Chains, With or without hooks; seals, keys and trinkets. February 17 tth&f
To the Benevolent. THE Subscriber having rented that well known tavern house, on Silver Springs, Cumberland county, on the great road leading from Philadelphia to Fort Pitt, which he had completely furnished for the accommodation of travellers, but which unfortunately, by accident caught fire about 12 o'clock in the morning, the 3d of November last, and in the space of one hour was totally consumed with all the furniture, wearing apparel, floors of quoos, &c. to a very large amount, attended with the melancholy loss of a daughter about twelve years of age, who only survived a few hours after the fire; his wife also disabled; and others of his family much hurt; he is now reduced to an unhappy and destitute situation—he therefore begs leave to solicit some relief from a generous public. The following gentlemen are pleased to undertake the trouble to solicit and receive subscriptions for his benefit: viz. Samuel Richard, Merchants' Coffee-house; James Thompson, Indian Queen; George Irwin, Cross Keys, in Fourth-Street, and John Dunwoody, Bread Eagle, High-Street. DAVID BRIGGS. Philadelphia, February 14 tth&f The other Printers are requested to publish the above.
PROPOSALS, For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES, On the following Post Roads, will be received until the first day of March next inclusive: 1. From Charleston, S. C. by Jacksonboro' and Coosahatchy, to Savannah, twice a week. Receive the Mail at Charleston every Tuesday and Friday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Savannah the next Friday and Monday by 8, A. M. Returning, receive the Mail at Savannah every Saturday, by 6, P. M. and Wednesday by 6, A. M. and deliver it at Charleston the next Tuesday and Friday by noon. Proposals for this route will be received by the post-master at Savannah. 2. From Coosahatchy to Beaufort once a week—Receive the mail at Coosahatchy every Thursday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Beaufort by noon on Friday. Returning, leave Beaufort every Friday by 3, P. M. and arrive at Coosahatchy on Saturday by 8, A. M. Proposals for carrying the mail on this route will be received by the post-master at Beaufort. Note 1. The Post-master General may alter the times for the arrival and departure of the mails at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously notifying an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. Note 2. For every hours delay (unavoidable accident excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed by contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any despatching mail an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 3. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state the alteration desired and the price he will carry the mail for with and without such alteration. Note 4. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of April next and to continue until the 30th of September in the year 1800. JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post Master General. General Post Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1797. 22w6w
This Day is Published, By Messrs Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Bookellers, price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, elegantly printed on wove paper, and not-pressed, by John Thompson. A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The CONSTITUTIONS of the several States, With each other, and with that of the United States exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By William Smith, of South Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3/4ths of a dollar. February 6 mwf
FOR SALE, A very Valuable Estate, CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road. Containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with a pump-well on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, habble and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat. The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Hartran, deceased, and offered for sale by MORDECAI LEWIS, Surviving Executor Oct. 31. taw
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of the late DAVID KENNEDY Esquire, either by note, bill, bond, book account, or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, without delay, and all persons having any just demands against said Estate, are desired to exhibit the same for adjustment. ANN KENNEDY } Adm'r. FRANCIS JOHNSTON } Adm'r. Philadelphia, February 8 wtkf
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