Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-15 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1696.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH,
At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf—
HATS FOR SALE,
18 hds. of Jamaica Rum
And at New-York, on board the
ship Diana, from Liverpool, expedited round
Ship DIANA,
For Sale or Charter.
Brig AMAZON.
N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co.
is now changed to
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For Savannah,
The fast sailing Ship
SWIFT PACKET,
For Amsterdam,
The Ship
FARMER,
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow
GOOD HOPE
Pragers & Co.
No. 151, South Second-Street.
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP
Sally Butler,
IN THE PRESS,
AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED,
(Price 25 Cents)
Reflections on Monroe's View
Boston Glass Manufactory.
THE citizens of the United States are hereby
informed, that the manufacture of Window
Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in
Boston.
A Nurse's place wanted.
A WOMAN just arrived from England, wants a
place as a Nurse or attendant on the sick, either on
a Gentleman or Lady.—For further information apply
at No. 10, South Fourth Street, near Marke Street.
JUST RECEIVED,
W. YOUNG'S Book-store,
Corner of Chestnut and Second Streets.
Causez qui se font opposées aux
Progres du commerce, entre LA FRANCE et les
ETATS-UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE.
Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale
de l'Angleterre, de la France, et des
ETATS-UNIS.
In Six letters, addressed to Monsieur le Marquis
DE LA FAYETTE. Traduit sur le Ma-
nuscrit Anglais du Colonel SWAN, ancien
Membre de la Législature de la République
du Massachusetts.
Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des
(Richesses Nationales.)
—Le Trident de Neptune, écrit l'Esprit du Monde.
Or causes that have been opposed to the
PROGRESS OF COMMERCE between
FRANCE and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
And a comparison of the National Debts
of England, France, and America.
In Six letters, directed to the Marquis
DE LA FAYETTE.
Translated into French from the original Eng-
lish Manuscript of Col. SWAN, formerly a Mem-
ber of the Legislature of Massachusetts.
Commerce is the most important portion of the
Wealth of Nations.
—The Trident of Neptune is the Sceptre of
the world.
At a juncture when the question of
a Commercial Treaty with France may soon
become an object of discussion, a work of this kind
becomes extremely useful to those citizens of the
United States, who may be desirous to enable them-
selves to view this subject, under its various
aspects; and they will have the satisfaction to be
furnished with the necessary data, to judge of the
usefulness of this transaction.
This work is principally distinguished by the
richness of the observations, the perspicuity of the
ideas, and the modesty of the theory which it
contains. At Paris, a man of wit observed, that
this work was like a rich farmer's barn, heaped up
to the very roof with useful produce. It is address-
ed to the unfortunate LA FAYETTE, in letters,
which fugitive form, the author who could only
devote a few weeks to this occupation, was obliged
to adopt. Although circumstances are in many
respects different at the present day, from what
they were in the year 1790, when these letters
were written, yet it may be justly said, that to many
absolute and permanent data still remain, that
the judicious reader will not appreciate the work
less on that account; on the contrary, as many of
the alterations, which have been made, are the re-
sult of the author's remarks, it will serve to con-
vince him that in all transactions, between free
nations, every thing may be expected from the ef-
fects of truth and justice.
LETTER I.
General view of the obstacles, created in France,
to prevent the extension of commerce, with the
United States.—Observations made in a tour, taken
for that express purpose, upon some French manu-
factures (a precious fragment this). Examination
and refutation of the prejudices existing in France,
against the quality of certain productions of the
United States, and against the advantages of their
importation.—Demonstration of the bad policy of
laying duties on their importation, principally on
provisions in general, and on salt provisions, and
fish in particular.—Considerations on the regulations
of the French custom-houses.
LETTER II.
Obstacles to the extension of trade with France,
proceeding from circumstances and individuals in
the United States.—Proofs that these obstacles are
only temporary and will be removed (they have
been removed) by time and the wisdom of govern-
ment.—History of the influence of the American
paper money.—Important principles and abstract
considerations on money and circulation.—Causes
of the stagnation of American trade, after the
peace.—Critical examination of French goods, im-
ported into America, and extraordinary conduct of
the French merchants.—Effects of good com-
mercial laws, and patriotic views on this subject.—
Observations on money, weights and measures.
LETTER III.
Essay in the form of a tablean, to appraise the im-
portations into the United States from France and Eng-
land.—The author examines at each article,
whether it can be better furnished from France or
England.—It is principally on this subject (which
would have astonished a mere theorist) that the author
appears to evince great commercial experience. These
kinds of tableans, unadorned as difficult to obtain as
they are much to be desired, are the only true guides
the statesman can take for the policy of trade, de-
prived of which he is continually deceiving or deceiv-
ed. We cannot too much admire the apparent ex-
cellence of Colonel Swan's calculations; and although
the prophecies of Lord Sheffield have already been
contradicted by experience, and by several able pens,
yet it is curious to see the author of the present work,
dispute with him the only ground on which he has
not been hitherto attacked, by proving that France,
under the required condition, will be better able
than Great Britain to supply us with several articles,
which the English author allows exclusively and fore-
ver to the latter; the author's partiality effect on (if he
has any) does not appear to have at any time created
a partiality of judgment. The result of this calculation
is that in 1793, that is to say, at a period when arts
and manufactures did not pretend in France the vast
means and probability of extension which they now
possess, that even in 1739, it was probable, that
France would not only have the means to supply one
half of any given quantity of the productions of France
and England united, but also to enter into competition
with Great Britain for the remainder, in proportion
to the wisdom of her government, and the industry
of her inhabitants.
LETTER IV.
Calculation of the exportations of the United States,
and particular examination of their suitability to
France; this is one reason why, notwithstanding the
excellent work of Mr. Tench Coxe, Mr. Swan's ta-
bleau is by no means superfluous. The principle of the
advantages which would result to France from the
importation of provisions and raw materials, is every
where applied; and it is upon this argument, that
the author establishes his demands to the French gov-
ernment, for the limited admission of the produc-
tions of his country into France.
LETTER V.
Tableau, of the debt of the United States at that
time.—Opinions of the author on the finances, on the
effects of national debt, on circulation, &c. as more
amply detailed in his National Arithmetic printed at
Boston in the year 1796, the whole calculated to
strengthen in France, the public and private credit
of the United States—the happy condition of Ameri-
ca, and the miseries arising from the public debt in
Europe, are contrasted in the ablest manner, and un-
der the most striking relations, by very curious cal-
culations.—Observations on the wisdom and economy
which preside over the public expenses in Massachu-
setts. In this place the patriotism of the author ap-
pears, with all the elevation which a just national
pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe
lays he, will learn from us the art of economy in
recompensing the services which the country receives:
Among us it will be seen, that men are chosen for places,
and not places for men. This letter concludes with a
general view of the public property, deposited in the
hands of the government of the United States.
LETTER VI.
General examination of the defects of the commercial
policy of France with respect to the United States;
many of these observations have produced the effects
for which they were intended, others still remain,
pointing out the reforms to be made in future, as a
good chart marks the shoals and rocks. The author
concludes his work, by fixing his attention on his
country, and the great men who have rendered it il-
luminous; and we take a pleasure in quoting what he
says of the present chief of our government. To
praise a man when he exercises a distinguished em-
ployment, is common, and may be taken for flattery;
but whilst he is in private life, it is the homage of
sincerity.
Note, page 316 of the work,
* Les habitans des Etats-Unis, suivant dans leur
choix le bien public, & excités par un principe de
reconnaissance, choisirent M. John Adams pour vice-
président du nouveau congrès. Ses efforts, pour pré-
server le peuple des intricates forces par le gou-
vernement Anglais contre la liberté, le rendirent tres-
suspect à ceux qui étoient en pouvoir. Le peuple,
convaincu de son mérite, le choisit pour un des ses
représentans dans le premier congrès. De ce nombre
étoit aussi M. Samuel Adams, patriote aussi intrépide,
qu'insatiable. La révolution Américaine doit beau-
coup à la persévérance de ces deux hommes, & à leurs
talens distingués. Ceux que M. John Adams a dévelop-
pés dans le traité de paix, qui s'est fait à Paris en 1783,
ont prouvé qu'il étoit aussi habile que grand
politique. Et dans son ouvrage sur la défense de la
constitution Américaine, il a montré toutes les tan-
noissances qui forment les vrais juriconsultes & les
hommes de loi; connoissances nécessaires, pour rem-
plir honorablement les fonctions de président du sénat
des Etats-Unis.
House and Lots, in Bordentown.
TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House,
(with the Lot on which it is erected, situated
about the middle of the beautiful and healthy
Village of Bordentown. The house is forty
two feet in front, and is in neat order. The lot
contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on
the main street, and extends with the same
breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, con-
taining nearly four acres, separated from the
former by back street. One third only of the
purchase money will be required upon execut-
ing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit
will be given as the purchaser may chuse. This
property will be sold free of all encumbrances,
and an indefeasible title given.
For further particulars enquire either of Dr.
William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near
the premises, who will show the same, or of
PETER THOMPSON,
Conveyancer, No. 144, Market-Street.
December 2. 3awif
Princeton—New-Jersey.
To be Sold,
THAT neat and convenient House in which
the late Mrs. Ann Witherspoon, now Mrs.
Ann Walker lived; together with all the ap-
purtenances. The house is two stories high,
of frame work and painted. There are four
rooms on an entry on the lower floor, and five
rooms on the second floor. The cellars are
dry, and the garret spacious. The back yard
is paved with stones. In it are a well of excel-
lent water, an oven, a smoke house, and house
for ashes—and behind it a carriage house, hay
loft, grassery, and convenient stables, with four
falls for horses, and four for neat cattle. The
lot is 60 feet wide upon the street, and 254 feet
deep, somewhat more than half of which is
made into a kitchen garden of an excellent soil.
For terms, which will be made very reason-
able, apply to the reverend
Samuel S. Smith. 3aw4w
For Sale or to be let on ground-
rent,
A valuable Lot of Ground;
SITUATE on the north-east corner of Wal-
nut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-
House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front
on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen
feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at
present two small two story brick houses, and a
number of small tenements thereon.
Also, for Sale,
Two three story Brick Houses
With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on
Water Street, between Mulberry and Sassafras
Streets, containing in front on Water Street
fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth east-
ward ninety-five feet, then widening to the
fourth thirteen feet six inches. These houses
have the convenience of a public alley adjoin-
ing on the north side, and area very desirable sit-
uation for a merchant, flour factor, or others
who may have occasion for storage of goods.
This property will be sold on very reasonable
terms for cash. For further information apply
to the printer. July 31. m&wif
To Cabinet Makers, Joiners, &c.
Cavanagh & Hearn,
Pine-Street, near the New-Market,
RETURN thanks to their friends and the
public, for their liberal encouragement,
and hope, by their unremitting attention, to
merit a continuance of their favors. The part-
nership between them and Joseph B. Barry, has
been dissolved by mutual consent. Cavanagh
and Hearn have just received a quantity of St.
Domingo and Honduras Mahogany, which they
intend to sell on very reasonable terms for cash.
Orders from the country must punctually ex-
ecuted. Venders of all kinds cold as usual.
Jan. 15. 2aw3w
IN THE PRESS,
And speedily will be Published,
For the benefit of the
MARINE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES,
A general plan and system of Regulations therein:
Written at Sea, in the year 1794:
And now printed
BY THE AUTHOR.
A NAVY must be maintained but to an almost
useless purpose which taking the seamen kept the
mechanism idle in port, and trading vessels
would be as unprofitably employed, if they took
all those seamen who had skill and courage on board ships
of war, would give them protection and secure
their safety. We have enough for both purposes,
and the cultivating hand of attention alone is want-
ing to multiply their number. Money may buy
all naval stores, except mariners; but, unless a
supply of them is procured, no wealth will be
able to procure them. February 7.
Bank of Pennsylvania.
AT a meeting of the Stockholders, held at the
Bank on Friday, the 2d February, 1798, pur-
suant to public notice—
On motion, Resolved, That, this meeting be-
ing impressed with a due sense of the extraordinary
services and attention of Saurin M c Tear, Esq.,
President of this Bank, in the execution of the du-
ties of his office; which have been much increas-
ed by the peculiar situation of the institution, at
the period of his appointment; and by the diffi-
culties occasioned in consequence of the recent ca-
lamity in this city; a committee of three gentle-
men be appointed to prepare a piece of Plate, of a
value not exceeding five hundred dollars, with suit-
able emblems and devices, to be presented to Mr.
Fox, in the name of the Stockholders, as an evi-
dence of the high sense they entertain of his late
official services.
William T. Smith, Peter Wilkoff, and Charles
Biddle, Esqrs., were appointed a committee for the
above purpose.
Ordered, That the preceding resolution be pub-
lished.
Extract from the minutes.
WILLIAM T. SMITH,
Chairman.
Attest—JOHN SITGREAVES, Secretary.
Fresh Fruit.
To-morrow morning will be landed, at
Morris's Wharf, just above the Draw-
bridge, the cargo of the Schooner Frede-
rickburg Packet, Captain Pearce from
Malaga, viz.
Bloom Raisins in kegs
Do. Do. in boxes
Muscadels do. in do.
Figs in kegs
Almond kernels in cases and boxes
Soft shell almonds in sacks
Prunes in boxes
Grapes in kegs
Anchovies in kegs, &c.
The whole of the articles shipped as of the first
qualities.
For Sale by
Peter Kubn. 4st
Baskenridge—for sale
IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is
a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late
Earl of Stirling). It may be conveniently divided
into five farms, four of which are bounded on the
East by the river Paoli.
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 engra-
fed 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 Exotic and
Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and conven-
ience 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 be trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre
in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to en-
quire of
T. McEuen & Co.
No. 78, Chestnut Street. codtf
Prison Manufactory.
FOR SALE,
At the Prison of the City and County of Philadel-
phia,
Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d
Flooring Brads, Sprigs, saddle and card Tacks
Oakum and chipped Logwood
Shoemakers and Saders Thread
Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for carrier's tables,
comb and hair combs, hearths, chimney pieces,
platforms, slabs, fascia, window heads, fills, &c.
All which may be had on reasonable terms.
Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at
a moderate price.
Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Tho-
mas, agent for the prison, will be attended to.
December 26. m&wif
Just Published,
And to be had at the Book-Stores of Messrs. Dou-
glas, CAMPBELL, Young and OAKDEN,
in Philadelphia.
OBSERVATIONS
On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious
Fever.
To which is annexed,
AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of
different authors; and an APPENDIX, exhib-
iting interesting facts and reflections relative to
the Synochus Intermitens, or Yellow Fever, which
has occasioned so much distress and mortality,
at different periods, in several of the seaport
towns of the United States of America.
BY WILLIAM CURRIE,
Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians,
and Member of the American Philosophical So-
ciety. Feb. 1.—ymf
Canal Lottery—No. II.
WILL commence-drawing Monday, the 20th
inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at
Seaton-Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery
and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-Street—
Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten
Dollars, where check books are kept for regis-
tering and examining in these, the City of Washing-
ton, No. 11. and Patterson Lotteries, and informa-
tion where tickets may be had in most of the Lotte-
ries authorised by law in any of the States of the
Union.
N.B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and
selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities,
discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of
Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to,
by
WM. BLACKBURN.
November 15. 5
For Sale,
The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about
twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve.
She is very capable of taking care of a child,
and understands house work. Enquire at No.
97, North 5th Street. Jan. 22. *codaw
Just Published,
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice,
Gary, and the other principal Booksellers in the
city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents in boards,
New Views of the Origin of the
Tribes and Nations of America.
By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M.D.
June 20. *6st
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street,
The Cargo of the Ship Ganges,
John Green, commander, from Bengal.
Cargos of
Bafts, of various qualities and prices,
Coffee, Sanh, Humbugs, Blue Cloth, Chintz and Calicoes, Mamoodys, Mahargonges, Ginghams, Guzzens, Currahs, Pintacoos, Salgatchys, Gillie Romals, Mock Policas
Punjun Cloths, Gurrey do., Charcoona Dorea, Tanjils, Mulmuls, Checks, Patna Hks., Mulmul do., Handannoes, Silleryoy, Choppa Romals, Sooty do., Perlans of various egl.
200 tons SUGAR, 90,000 lb. PEPPER.
Willings & Francis.
The Piece Goods
Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that
convenient store the north west corner of
Market and Fourth-Streets.
Also—A few Bales of Madras Hks. of ele-
gant patterns and best colours.
February 8. df
FOR SALE,
By WHARTON & LEWIS,
No. 115 South Front Street.
A quantity of Tamer's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, } entitled to 1st and 2nd proof Brandy, } drawback. Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c. Feb. 9. codtf
St. Croix Sugars.
26 hogheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR,
FOR SALE BY
JOHN NIXON & Co. imscwif Feb. 9.
Wanted,
An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook
and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one
will be allowed good wages, and no other need ap-
ply.—Enquire of the Printer. February 7. $
WANTED
A young Gentleman to go
Doctor of a ship to the East-Indies.
Enquire at No. 25 Do. k Street. Feb. 6. diw
Ran away from the Subscriber,
On the 24th January last,
A Black Woman, named Zelime.
SHE is of a middling fixed stature, thick lips,
marked with the small pox in the face—She
carried off a bundle of linen with her. Whoever
takes her up, and brings her to the subscriber, at
No. 181, Arch-Street, corner of Fourth-Street,
shall receive two Dollars reward.
J. LAZELLES.
N. B. Whoever harbors said Girl after this no-
tice, shall be prosecuted to the severity of the law.
February 10. 3st
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Compton,
lately of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, are re-
quested to furnish their accounts, duly attested. And
those who are indebted to said estate, are earnestly
solicited to make immediate payment, to either of
the subscribers.
Isaac Cathrall, John Haworth, } Administrators, Samuel Wilcox. January 27. wis4w
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Peter Gill
late of the District of Southwark, deceased, are
requested to make immediate payment to either
of the Subscribers; and those who have any de-
mands against said estate, are requested to bring in
their accounts duly attested, to
John Murphy, Peter Scrawdyke, } Executors, Thomas Farrell, January 16. awaw4w
Lately Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of
Second and Chestnut Streets,
(Price 3-8ths of a dollar)
Observations on certain Documents
contained in No. V and VI of
The History of the United States for
the year 1796."
In which the charge of speculation against
ALEXANDER HAMILTON,
Late Secretary of the Treasury, is FULLY
REFUTED.
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
This publication presents a concise statement of
the facts means provided by the Jacobins of the
United States to asperse the character of those
persons who are considered as hostile their disor-
ganizing schemes. It also contains the correspond-
ence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe,
Muhlenburg and Venable, on the subject of the
documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from
James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton,
proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the
connection between him and Reynolds was the re-
sult of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter
and his associates to extort money.
A account of one third from the retail
price will be made in favor of wholesale purchas-
ers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr.
Young. February 9.
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56,
10th Front-Street.
Monday } Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65
South Front-Street.
Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City
Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street.
Tuesday } Afternoon—William Shannon, No.
183 High-Street.
Forenoon—Peter Benion, No. 74
South Third-Street.
Wednesday } Afternoon—Edward Fox.
Thursday } Afternoon—John Connelly.
Friday } Forenoon—William Shannon.
Saturday } Afternoon—John Connelly.
Afternoon—Peter Benion.

   WASHINGTON LOTTERY, No. II.   LIST OF PRIZES AND BLANKS.   157th Day's Drawing—January 1.   No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.     21 x 12251 x 21509 36726   1 x 3 x 846 3711   354 340 953 503813   2749 x 537 978 237 x   3112 x 606 42248 290 x   780 x 11255 611 x 612 x   407 14308 x 693 794 x   215 412 23242 30391   369 587 663 845   384 15136 24258 777   5404 x 313 85 40570   556 16000 385 899   6262 20 191 x 533 x 41118   351 x 291 x 687 26 642   695 x 17505 894 x 42457   7375 840 x 27748 x 41326 x   419 18969 x 28719 x 46378   568 19059 29129 x 500   673 185 x 728 779   740 457 x 31297 47597   8217 x 585 x 404 743   846 20145 601 20 48091 25   9137 384 32628 587   10493 599 33768 49672   11672 21175 35250 25 913  
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE EDITORS of the NORTHERN LIBERTY STAR, and DAILY ADVERTISER, respectfully inform their patrons and the public, that the publication which was promised this day, is unavoidably postponed until Monday next.
BERNARD SCHEFFLER and Co.
PROPOSALS
For publishing a Daily Newspaper in the Northern Liberties of Philadelphia, to be entitled the NORTHERN LIBERTY STAR, AND DAILY ADVERTISER.
CONDITIONS.
 1st. The Northern Liberty Star, and Daily Advertiser, shall be printed on a good paper of a demy size, with a handsome type, every evening, and delivered to subscribers in the Northern Liberties, City, and Germantown, between the hours of four and six o'clock.  2d. The price to subscribers, will be six DOLLARS per annum, one dollar and a half to be paid at the time of subscribing or at the end of every three months.  3d. The Star shall contain the Arrivals, Clearances, Prices Current, Stocks, and all other Public Business, which may render it useful to the subscribers.  4th. Advertisements will be received every day until two o'clock, and inserted the same evening, in a neat and conspicuous manner, on the most moderate terms.  Subscriptions, articles of intelligence, advertisements, &c. will be thankfully received until Monday next, at the Printing-Office, corner of S. John and S. Thomas-streets, between Second and Third-streets, for the 24th publication.  ** The Printers of the United States, who may wish to exchange papers, are respectfully requested to send on their papers as soon as possible. 
The managers of the City Dancing Assembly give notice that the anniversary Ball to commemorate the birth of GEORGE WASHINGTON, will be held at Mr. Ricketts's Circus, the 22d instant. Feb. 12. $1224.
For Bremen, The Danish Brigantine JOHANNA , John Andrew Thieff, Master. EXPECTED to sail on the 18th instant. For Passage only, apply to the captain on board, at Hamilton's wharf, or to EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149. South Front-street.
Who requests all those having accounts against said vessel, to exhibit the same for payment, previous to the 18th inst. as no demands will be paid after departure from hence. He has Bill on hand, of the Cargo of said vessel, from Malaga.
80 kegs free! Raisins  116 jars } fine bloom ditto  105 boxes } ditto  90 boxes Mufcate: ditto  10 kegs Figs  3 pipes } superior Catalonia Wine  32 hds. }  Malaga and Mountain Wines in hds. gr. casks and a few gr. casks fine old Coleman Wine. February 13. *jt
NOTICE
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C O N G R E S S.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DEBATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES.
MONDAY—FEBRUARY 12.
(Concluded from yesterday's Gazette.)
Mr. GALLATIN said he should not have risen again on this subject, if it had not been to explain some things which he had before said, and which had been misrepresented. After explaining these Mr. G. went on to state that no act of disorder done in the house ought to be noticed farther than the decorum of the house required, as the laws were ready to take cognizance of injuries committed on members as well as on those who are not members. He quoted the constitution to show that this was the intention of it. Indeed, he did not believe any gentleman on that floor would say he wanted protection; they could generally protect themselves; and if not, the law would protect them, as it protected others. But it was said offences which had a tendency to disturb their proceedings ought to be punished. This he allowed, but he would punish them in a less degree. Mr. G. referred to the case which has already been mentioned of a challenge sent by a member of the Senate to a member of that house. That business he said was referred to a committee, but the parties having written letters of apology, exactly in the tenor with that of Mr. Lyon, they were deemed sufficient, yet the letter of Mr. Lyon is spoken of as aggravating his crime. Mr. G. did not think that a vote of censure and a reprimand by the Speaker was a slight punishment. It was said no act of offence had ever been committed like this nor did he think any punishment had ever been inflicted by this government so severe as a vote of censure by the house. Because the member from Vermont had not received so polite an education as other gentlemen, it was supposed this punishment would not greatly affect him; but he supposed he was not wholly dead to every kind of feeling, and unless he was composed of different materials from other men, such a punishment must be considered as a very serious one. He should, therefore vote for the amendment Mr. G. added that what Mr. Lyon had said respecting the representatives of Connecticut was spoken of as if it made part of the charge against him; as this was not the case, he thought any observations on that head would be better omitted.
Mr. DANA condemned the wish that had been expressed for passing a silent vote upon this subject, and particularly the conduct of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. S. Smith) for having expressed such a wish. He said it appeared as if gentlemen had determined to vote against the expulsion of the member from Vermont, and were afraid of hearing any thing which might convince them they had done wrong in so determining; or were the gentleman from Virginia, and others, who were so ready to speak to the public on other occasions, afraid to do so on this, from a conviction of the weakness of their cause? Mr. Dana took notice of the cases stated by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, to whose manner he paid a compliment at the expense of his logic. Spoke of the necessity of preserving decency and dignity of manners in all public bodies. The member from Vermont, he said, had been very free in his remarks upon Connecticut; but to have merited the hatred of the gentleman from Vermont, was by no means disgraceful. He should wrong the state of his nativity, he should wrong his colleagues and himself, were he to undertake a formal refutation of this calumny. The citizens of Connecticut will disdain the idea of being enlightened by that member's knowledge, or of being revolutionized by his power, as they will repel with indignation any imputation against their representatives in Congress—representatives who were born and educated amongst them, and whom, in consequence of their good opinion of them, they have appointed by their unsolicited suffrages, to do their national business. Had the assertion no other currency than the member from Vermont's word, he should not have noticed it; but as it appeared upon the journals, and had gone out to the world, he thought it necessary to say what he had said on this subject. But for these calumnies, it was probable, he said that the outrage on Mr. Griswold would not have been committed? but what could be a more serious charge against another, than to be told "you have betrayed your trust?" This was what gave all the keenness to the epithet of coward, when applied to an officer. Mr. D. said he did not mean to cast any blame upon gentlemen who differed from him in opinion; nor would he envy any gentlemen the pleasure they would have in the company of the gentleman from Vermont; if they chose to associate with such a Kennel of Filth, let them do so; let them press him to their heart, and false him as their brother—they may do it without envy. Let them be designated as the companions of Mr. Lyon, by being pointed at, by "There goes the member of Congress, who voted to have Matthew Lyon as a companion!" If they felt themselves invulnerable to such a reproach, he acknowledged he had not attained to their degree of insensibility. He himself would put him away, as citizens removed impurities and filth from their docks and wharves.
Mr. S. SMITH thought, as he had determined to say nothing upon this subject, that he should not have received the censure of any one. He had conversed with several gentlemen on both sides the question, and he thought, in order to avoid a lengthy discussion, which could have no effect but produce heat, it would be best to take a silent vote on the question. The gentleman just down had called upon him as a military man. He did not come here as a military man, but as a legislator. It seemed as if gentlemen were determined to make him speak on
this subject; if he had wished to do so they would not have been able to have kept him silent. He thought the gentleman just up had made a speech to little purpose. If military opinions were wanted, two military gentlemen had already given their opinions. If twenty years ago, he had been asked as an opinion, he supposed he should have given such a one as the gentleman from Connecticut would not have liked to hear.
Mr. DANA did not wish the gentleman to give his opinion, and hoped he would excuse him for having given his, though he desired him not to do it.
The question on the amendment was put and negatived, 52 to 44.
Mr. MORRIS was sorry to detain the Committee one moment; but from his peculiar situation, he conceived it proper to express the motives of his conduct. As the colleague of the member from Vermont, it might be expected from the community of interests between the two districts they represented, that he should endeavor to support that member. But, Sir, I have attended with much pain and patience to the investigation this subject has undergone, and, fir, not a doubt remains on my mind that the member from Vermont has been guilty of gross indecency and insult to this house. I have not a doubt, fir, that the powers vested in the House of Representatives by the Constitution are amply sufficient to punish such indecency and such insult; and that the resolution now on the table prescribes the only punishment commensurate with the offence.
It becomes me, Sir, to make this public declaration of my sentiments, as a duty which I owe to this house—a duty I owe my constituents—the continuance of the flowing member and myself. For I am persuaded, fir, that the citizens of Vermont would resentany conduct of their Representative to derogatory to the honor and dignity of Congress, and their own character.
The member from Vermont has violated the character and confidence vested in him by his constituents; and the resolution ought to pass—that they may express their disapprobation of his conduct, by returning another subject to fill that seat. From these considerations, he should give the resolution his support.
The question on the resolution was put and carried, 51 to 43.
The committee then rose, and reported the amendment to the resolution, together with the evidence which had been taken before them. The house took up the amendment (relative to the offensive words in the defence) and agreed to it, 49 to 46.
Mr. R. WILLIAMS then renewed his amendment, for confining the punishment to reprimand.
Mr. BROOKS hoped if the house did not agree to the highest punishment, they would not agree to the lowest which they could inflict. He did not suppose the member from Vermont would look upon this as a punishment; and if no other was to be ordered, the house would get rid of his offences.
Mr. MACON said it was observable there were two opinions in the house; one for expulsion, the other for a reprimand. He did not think the offence was such as would authorise an expulsion. He said there had been as many illiberal expressions in the course of this debate as he had ever heard. Gentlemen had talked of party doing this, and party doing the other, whilst they themselves are the first to mention it. He hoped they would have kept these things out of the sight of the world. If gentlemen of one description voted one way; those of another, voted a contrary way. As for the punishment of being reprimanded in the face of the house, which would be entered on the journals, he thought it a very serious one, and he would almost as soon be hanged at once. He hoped, therefore, the punishment would be thought at least equal to the offence.
The question was now taken, as heretofore stated. WEDNESDAY—FEBRUARY 14.
Mr. OTIS, from the committee to whom was referred that part of the speech of the President of the United States, which relates to the re-imbursment of certain advances made by Consuls in foreign countries, made a report, stating that it was supposed 30,000 dollars would be sufficient for this object, and recommended the adoption of a resolution for effecting the measure, which was committed for Friday.
Mr. Harper, from the committee of ways and means, who had been instructed to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary in the law respecting the entry of Stills, was directed to make a report on the subject. The report was accompanied by a bill making an alteration in the manner of making the entry of Stills, by doing away the annual entry after the first of July next, and requiring that after a Still has been once entered, it shall be again entered only in case of removal. This report and bill were committed for Monday.
The same gentleman, from the same committee, to whom it had been referred to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary in the act laying a duty on stamped vellum, parchment and paper, was directed to make a further report, recommending that a deduction of 74 per cent. should be allowed to all purchasers of stamps (except collectors of revenue) above the value of twenty dollars, and that a certain deduction should be retained by the collectors of the import duty, from drawbacks on goods exported, instead of the stamp duty proposed to be laid, which it was stated would fall very unequally, according to the scale proposed in the law. A bill was reported at the same time making these alterations in the law. The report and bill were committed for Monday.
Mr. Sitgreaves presented the application of John Parker, for printing the Journals of the Old Congress, stating the terms upon which he meant to undertake the work. Referred to the committee to whom has been referred a resolution on this subject.
Mr. D. Foster from the committee of claims to whom was re-committed the report on the petition of Henry Hill, made a long report on this subject, which was committed for Monday.
The bill making appropriations for the support of Government for the year 1798, and for other purposes, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Harper proposed to add the following regulation to the Standing Rules and Orders of the House, viz.
"Resolved that the Standing rules and Orders of the house be amended by inserting
after Rules respecting motions for adjournment, provided that no motion for adjournment shall be received, except by unanimous consent, whilst any other motion is pending." Ordered to lie on the table.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill for the relief of the Refugees from Canada and Nova-Scotia, were taken up and referred to a Select Committee.
The bill from the Senate for sale of land between the Great and Little Miami in the territory north west of the Ohio, was also taken up and committed for Monday.
Mr. Nicholas wished, as in some degree connected with the subject, to present a petition from a number of persons settled near the mouth of the Kentucky river, who wished to purchase the same, which would be proper to be referred to the same committee. He wished also to move an instruction to the committee, to enquire what progress has been made in carrying the act into effect for the sale of land north west of the river Ohio, and whether any amendments are necessary in the said act, particularly as to the price of the land. Mr. N. believed there was little probability of the land selling at the price which had been fixed, and persons who might become purchasers, if the price was reasonable, were now moving off to the Spanish Territory. He thought it would be well to prevent this, and therefore moved this instruction.—It was agreed to.
Mr. Sitgreaves moved the order of the day on the report of a select committee on the memorial of the people called quakers; which motion being agreed to, the house went into a committee of the whole on the subject, Mr. Dent in the chair. The report having been read,
Mr. Thatcher could not say that he was perfectly satisfied with the report of the committee in all its parts. He wished the business disposed of, without coming to any decisive resolution upon it, so as either to approve or disapprove of it. He was not ready to say that the facts disclosed in that memorial were exclusively of judicial cognizance, and that the legislature of the Union was incompetent to do any thing in it. It might, however be true, that it was not clear to him. He would rather that the subject should not now be acted upon; he would, therefore, propose an amendment to the report, which might conclude the business, without coming to any resolution upon it, which had been the course heretofore taken with similar applications. He moved, therefore, to strike out the resolution giving the petitioners leave to withdraw their petition; and if his motion was agreed to, he should wish the committee to rise, and that the house would not act further upon it at present.
Mr. Rutledge said, he, as well as the gentleman from Massachusetts, was dissatisfied with the report of the select committee. He thought the report ought to have stated that the peace of certain states in the Union had been much disturbed by applications of this kind. He had prepared a resolution to this effect, which he would read in his place: It was as follows:
"Resolved, that part of the memorial of the people called Quakers, has a tendency to disturb the tranquility of some of the states of the Union; that this house is not competent to act upon, and therefore they have leave to withdraw their memorial."
There could be little difference of opinion on the assertion that the internal tranquility of several states had been disturbed by these applications; and he believed there would be no difficulty in obtaining a majority of the house to declare it; as if the representatives of three or four states were to rise and declare the fact it must have sufficient weight to carry a declaration of this kind. He had, however, mentioned the matter to some of his friends, and found it was not very agreeable to them, as they wished to get rid of the business without debate. But if the present motion were to obtain he should afterwards bring forward this resolution.
[The Chairman declared the motion of the gentleman from Massachusetts to be out of order.]
The question on the resolution as reported was put and carried, there being 74 votes in the affirmative. The committee then rose, and the house concurred in the report.
On motion of Mr. Gregg, the unfinished business of yesterday (the bill for the relief of O. Pollock) was postponed till Monday.
Mr. Coit called for the reading of the petition of Anna Welsh; which having been read, he proposed the following resolution for adoption:
"Resolved on the petition of Anna Welsh that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for allowing the legal representatives of George Hurlburt, deceased, late a captain in the service of the United States, the commutation of half pay which was due to him."
After a few observations, this motion was negatived, 50 to 31, the question having been decided in an abstract manner, when the business was before the house some time ago, and the period of war was attempted to be fixed earlier than it had been heretofore considered to have been, in order to take in the cases of persons who died before the latter period. It was determined also that the prayer of this petition could not be granted.
Mr. Livingston called up the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petitions of William Dixon, John Bagley, and others, which was concurred in, so far as it related to William Dixon and John Bagley.
On motion of Mr. Thatcher, the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill granting the right of franking to the Attorney General.
Mr. Harper moved to amend the bill by adding "and the officer commanding the troops of the United States which was agreed to."
The committee rose, the house agreed to the amendment, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
On motion of Mr. Gregg, the house went into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of claims on the subject of making provision for the widows and orphan children of the officers of the army of the United States, who were killed in an action with the Indians, in the territory north-west of the Ohio, on the 4th of November, 1791. The report was favorable.
Mr. Davis moved to amend the report, by adding Militia Officers . He thought it was only reasonable, that an allowance should be made to the widows and orphans of militia officers, as well as to those of the officers of the army. The Kentucky militia were out on that expedition, and several officers were killed.
Mr. D. Foster proposed to make the provision general, and to go back to the 4th of March 1789.
Some objections were urged to this amendment, as it was apprehended, from its comprehensiveness, it might endanger the passage of the bill, as the Senate had rejected a former bill of this kind. The committee rose, without coming to any decision, and had leave to sit again. Adjourned.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15.
For the Gazette of the United States.
MR. FENNO, As it is said the claim of certain creditors for payment of bills which were endorsed by the United States, and lodged in the Treasury agreeably to the act for limiting claims will soon come before congress, you are requested to publish the following report of the Secretary of the Treasury upon the subject—which has never been acted upon.
"The certificates or bills of credit called new emission money were emitted pursuant to a resolution of congress of the 18th March 1780, which directs them to be emitted upon the funds of individuals states, to bear an interest of five per centum per annum, payable in specie at the redemption of the bills, or at the election of the holder, annually at the continental loan offices, in sterling bills drawn by the United States upon their commissioners in Europe, and pledges the faith of the United States for the payment of the said bills, in case any state on whose funds they should be emitted should by the events of war be rendered incapable to redeem them; directing also an endorsement to be made on each bill in these words "The United States insure the payment of the within bill and will draw bills of exchange for the interest annually if demanded, according to a resolution of congress of the 18th of March 1780."
These resolutions and the endorsement upon the bills engage the absolute promise of the United States for the payment of the interest indefinitely, and their eventual guarantee of the principal, in case any states on whose funds the bills should be emitted should by the events of war be rendered incapable to redeem them—which is in effect, though not in form, an absolute guarantee of the principal; for the United States are bound to pay the interest perpetually till that is discharged.
Good faith demands that the United States should supply the omissions of the states which issued the bills, by providing themselves, at least for the interest upon them.
But it is not as easy to pronounce on what terms they ought to be provided for. On their face, and according to the unrevoked resolutions of congress, they are of specie value equal to their nominal amount and bearing five per cent interest.
But it is known, that they were issued by different states at different inferior values fixed by previous laws.
The true nature of the contract therefore, in substance, and the true equity of the case, are from these circumstances involved in some questions. A compromise by a new agreement seems the best road out of the difficulty.
This is the aim of the proposition; which it is hoped will in the main reasonably consult all interests.
There have been special references of this subject to the Secretary; but he purposely declined a report till the expiration of the term limited by the act entitled "An act relative to claims against the United States not barred by any act of limitation & which have not been already adjusted" passed the 12th of February 1793, had obviated a danger to which the business was exposed:—It is now ascertained that the amount for which the United States shall be in future liable is ninety thousand five hundred and seventy-four dollars. The sums subscribed to the loan, will of course be a charge against the states which respectively issued the bills."
* This appears to be a mistake, as upon enquiry it cannot be found that any of the states did pass such previous laws: It may be presumed they did not: to put such bills of credit, and upon interest, into circulation, and at the same time or previously to pass a law to impair the obligation to pay them, would have been viewed by all men as an act of perfidy and fraud—Therefore, it will not be supposed that any of the states ever passed any such previous acts; or that if such acts had been passed, the United States would be influenced by them, or any other subterfuge, to deviate from a national engagement.
† The proposition of the Secretary seems to provide for the principal only—It seems to have been drawn into this error, by the misinformed respecting the states passing "previous laws."
MR. FENNO.
I Some time ago observed in your Gazette an intercepted letter from citizen

of being one of his group just before his departure, and from the report in his neighbourhood about that time, that the Doctor was going to France, to fight in the cause of our great and magnanimous ally—whether with a wooden sword, or the pen was not mentioned. I should not have noticed these circumstances at the time, had the Doctor remained quiet—but his turning out for the purpose of electioneering, not in his own neighbourhood (his popularity there is, and I hope ever will be at an end) but in Delaware county, where he has been very busy, in recommending Israel as a true disciple on whom the Democrats might depend, renders it proper that his political character should be better known than it is—this cannot be effected in any better way than by referring to facts. It is notorious that altho' he was so full of fight before, that when called on by the county troop horse (which he then commanded) who had like true patriots voluntarily offered their service to government against the Western Insurgents, he was obliged to resign his command and found it very convenient to take refuge in a sister state from the just resentment of an enraged people who he had endeavoured to mislead by seditious publications entitled "Observations on Excise Laws , &c." These were handed through the town of Germantown—the inhabitants paused for a moment; reflection soon silenced the voice of discord, and the poisoned arrows would have recoiled on the abominable miscreant could he have been found in the State. What has happened may take place again; it therefore behoves the inhabitants of the county to be on their guard against the machinations of men whose exertions to mislead and deceive are only equalled by the wickedness of their intentions. Whoever is brought into the Senate by the interest of such men will not, dare not use his own judgment, he will, he becomes the tool of the "assassin patriots."
For the Gazette of the United States. AT A C B E T Y. Was performed on Monday evening to a thin house. Mrs. Harding made a first attempt at Lady Macbeth, and it is sincerely hoped it may be the last. The green room, or the rehearsal, may be proper places to essay the abilities of performers, but it is inapplicable with the feelings of the public. To bring forward an actress, who can boast of but few stage requisites in a part that requires almost every dramatic excellence. At present the company have no Lady Macbeth, and the play will be better laid aside altogether, than brought forward only to be torn to atoms. Fawcett's Macbeth was the only perfect character in the piece, and the audience had only to regret he was not better supported.
The main object of Fawcett, according to Garrick, is to find an audience home in good humour to their bread and cheese. It was fortunate, therefore, for the managers, that the Padlock was chosen for the evening; for if the entertainments had concluded with the tragedy (near 10 o'clock) we should have left the house with bad impressions, and worse stomach—the evils were remedied by keeping us till a late hour for good cheer. Mrs. Marshall sung and played with sweetness and spirit, and consequently with a fascinating effect. Bannister played Mungo—He was manifestly deficient in some essential requisites of the character, but his gesticulation was irresistibly humorous; in many parts he defeated the felt-possession even of his fellow actors.
It would be well if some others of the performers would take a hint from the judicious example of Harwood and Bannister, in showing a greater regard to the minutiae of their parts. While their attention should be entirely absorbed in the business of the scene, we frequently see them fixed in an inanimate torpor, or gazing vacantly at the audience. This is not wits ! SHELBY.
NEW-THEATRE. THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, When will be presented the TRAGEDY of THE GAMES TER. Beverly, Mr Fennell—Stukely, Mr Warren—Lewton, Mr Wignell—Jarvis, Mr Morris—Bates, Mr Taylor—Dawson, Mr Warrell, jun—Walter, Mr Hunter. Mrs Beverly, Mrs Merry (being her first appearance in that character)—Charlotte, Mrs Francis—Lucy, Mrs Doctor. To which will be added (for the first time) a Grand Heroic Pantomime Ballet and Spectacle, taken from Offan , called OSCAR AND MALVINA. (Compiled by Mr Byrne—and performed under his direction at the Theatre, Covent Garden, upwards of two hundred nights.) The new Music composed—and the ancient Scots Music selected and adapted by Mr Shield. The Overture by Mr Reeves. Oscar, (the descendant of Fingal) Mr Byrne—Carroi, (the Scottish Chieftain) Mr Harding—Fingal, Mr Taylor—Morven, Mr Marshall—Draco, Mr Warrell, jun—Scotch Pedlar, (with the Song, "I am a jolly gay Pedlar") Mr Francis—Scotch Lad, Mr Fox. Scotch Lassie, Miss Milbourne—Malvina (daughter to Tocar) Mrs Byrne. Principal Bard, Mr Darley. Bards—Messrs. Fox, Warrell, T. Warrell, Hunter, Blissett, Matthew, &c.—Mrs Warrell, Miss Milbourne, Mrs Stuart, Mrs Hunter, mad. Harwood, &c. The Scenery, part painted by Mr. Milbourne, and part by Messrs. Holland and Stuart. Representing —The Hall of Fingal, with a Banquet preparatory to the Nuptials of Oscar and Malvina. The Mountain of Ben Lomond, with the Military Procession of Carroi to the Hall of Fingal. A view of the Sea and Rock from which Oscar escapes by leaping from a high precipice into the arms of his Soldiers. The Bridge, with the Camp of Carroi. The death of Carroi by the hands of Malvina—his descent into the Sea—and the configuration of the Camp of Carroi. On Friday, The clandestine Marriage . Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dollar; and Gallery, half a Dollar.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15. MR. FENNO, Lest the affair which took place this morning between Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon should be misunderstood, I send you the following account of it which having been shewed to several gentlemen who were eye-witnesses, may be relied on as authentic, and accurate. Before the house was called to order, Mr. Griswold came into the hall and took his seat with a cane in his hand. He was reading a letter when Mr. Lyon, who had not before appeared since he finished his defence, came into the hall with a cane in his hand also, and took his seat, the house not being yet called to order. He placed his stick beside his chair or behind it, and began to write or to look at papers. Mr. Griswold perceiving him, took up his stick, advanced towards him, in front, from the opposite side of the house, and struck him with the stick. Mr. Lyon either immediately on receiving the blow, or immediately before, rose, advanced towards Mr. Griswold and endeavoured to close with him. This Mr. Griswold avoided, and repeated the blow nine or ten times, striking sometimes on the head and sometimes on the shoulders. At length they closed, and Mr. Lyon was thrown by Mr. Griswold, in which situation Mr. Griswold who had fallen with him, gave him one blow in the face with his fist; and then they were separated.
A BYSTANDER. At a numerous meeting of the Citizens of the District of Southwark, and township of Moyamensing, at the tavern of Capt. John Rice, Mr. Joshua Humphreys in the chair. Resolved , That we will use our utmost exertions to support BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at the ensuing election of Senator to represent the city and county of Philadelphia, and county of Delaware; being convinced that at this time, peculiarly important, and interesting to all the advocates of the administration of the government of the United States, to support those who are known to be the friends of order and good government, is a measure which our duty compels us to adopt. Joshua Humphreys, Chairman. Peter Mirecken, Sec'y. 14th Feb. 1798.
At a meeting of a number of the Citizens of the city and county of Philadelphia, at Ogden's Tavern, on Tuesday, 13th February, 1798, it was unanimously resolved. To support BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at the ensuing Election, as Senator for the District, composed of the city and county of Philadelphia, and county of Delaware. LAWRENCE SECKEL, Chairman. M. KEPPEL, Secretary.
The following is a list of a part of the foreigners admitted to take the oath of allegiance, and liable to support the constitution of the United States. The second column are a few of the names of those who swore that those foreigners have for a years past and upwards, to the best of their knowledge, behaved as men of good moral character—attached to the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same.
   Country Naturalized Sworn to be of good moral character.     Ireland Peter Bell John Cornish   do Wm. Burnside John Cornish   do John Thompson John Cornish   do Henry Quig John Cornish   do James Stuart John Cornish   do Adam Ramage   Ireland John Miller   do William Lyle   do John Peter Harty   do Alexander Cook   do James Malony Elisha Gordon   do Thomas Kingston Elisha Gordon   do Thomas White William McPhail   do James Stewart William McPhail   do John Inners William McPhail   do James Ronaldson William McPhail   do Robert Elliot William McPhail   do Robert Brockton John Johnstn   do Robert Jackson John Johnstn   do John Johnston   do William O'Briers Robert Brockton   do John Henderson John Johnstn   do James Carson Connelly Stockhard   do Connelly Stockhard James Carson   do Nich. Richardson James Carson   do Thomas Brown   do George Brobst   do Michael Hickey   do John Lyon   do Samuel M'Caan   do John Talliana   do Gordon McNeal   do John Wright   do William Wilson   do John Workman Isaac Hozey   do Robert Foster Isaac Hozey   do Wm. Loughheed Isaac Hozey   do John Brady Isaac Hozey   do John Ferguson Isaac Hozey   do James Meade Isaac Hozey   do Robert Bloor, jun. Samuel Dilworth   do Patrick Galbreath Robert Bloor, jun.   do John Rogers   do Thomas Vizer   do Daniel Gier   do John Boller   do John Bason Samuel Dilworth   do Robert Bloor, sen. Samuel Dilworth   do William Dilworth Samuel Dilworth   do Patrick Keily Abia Bickham   do Jacob Wouters Abia Bickham   do John Weeks Abia Bickham   do John Hill   do John Miles   do John Lang   do Hugh Kelley   do William Vance   do William Gartley   do Samuel Salter   do Sam. Park, jun. Samuel Park, sen.   do William Smiley   do Thomas Dobbins William Bell   do George Cooper   do William Deal   do Adam Davis   do Russell Park James Reynolds   do Wm. Goodfellow Wm. M'Dougall  
On Tuesday night about 12 o'clock, a fire was discovered in a back building occupied by Mr. John Sykes, as a bow-room for his shop. It appears very evident that the fire was occasioned by some evil disposed person, as a chunk of wood was found after the fire was extinguished, which had been placed there for the purpose. It was discovered soon after it began to blaze, or it must have been attended with very serious consequences, as Mr. Morrell's stores containing a number of crates of ware, were adjoining. As there were two other attempts in different parts of the city, about the same time, it is highly necessary that the citizens should be on their guard.
COMMUNICATIONS. To the Free Electors of the City and County of Philadelphia. Fellow-Citizens, After a full and fair investigation in the mode pointed out by our constitution and laws, Mr. Israel has been declared as unduly elected a member of the State Senate ; and his seat being accordingly vacated, a new Election is to be held for a Senator , on Thursday the 22d instant.
The Candidates proposed, are Benjamin R. Morgan , and the said Mr. Israel . Comparisons are sometimes considered as invidious, but surely when important business is to be transacted, we ought to employ him who is the most capable ; and no man will pretend to say, that on the score of general information, talents, and legislative experience, Mr. Morgan has not greatly the advantage. Mr. Morgan's private character is equal to his talents; and his mind not being poisoned by French politics , but strongly inclined to peace , and firmly attached to our present happy government; he wishes his country to be independent , and free from foreign influence . The right of Election is one of the most important duties that can be exercised by freeman, and ought never to be neglected. A Country Elector. Feb. 14, 1798.
Reports have been propagated by the friends of Mr. Israel , that Mr. Morgan has refused to serve; which the writer of this is authorized to say are false and groundless.
To John Barker, chairman of a meeting at George Leher's on the 13th instant. You have thought proper as one of a meeting to publish to the world that an injury has been done to the friends of Mr. Israel , (not to the People of the United States) by the vacation of his seat prompted as you say you believe, by men not friends to equal liberty—Do you or any person present at that meeting know the principles on which that seat was declared to be vacant? If you do, you have a degree of boldness unparalleled when you say that they do not consist with those of equal liberty. The best apology we can make for you is to suppose you wholly ignorant of the merit of that decision. Let me tell you the committee determined that every foreigner of good character, who had shaken off his allegiance to his own country, and declared under the solemnities prescribed by our laws that he would support the good order and happiness of this government was entitled to a vote. Would you have done more? Would you have suffered men whose characters were unknown and who had not given an evidence of their predilection for our government to participate in the sovereignty of the American People? Do you contend that every one whose private interests have brought him here, or whose public crimes have driven him from his own country shall the moment he touches the soil of America possess the power of legislating upon the rights of property, of personal liberty, and personal security? Are these your principles of equal liberty? If they are, I abominate them. Every American, who considers the United States as an independent nation, and who wishes to render true liberty, which is inestimable in its value, immortal in its duration, will deprecate your sentiments. An Enemy to Misrepresentation.
MR. FENNO, Will you be pleased to ask the members of the different meetings, who call Mr. Israel a friend to peace, and an enemy to war, what became of a recognizance taken from him by the Chief Justice, in consequence of seditious language, uttered in favor of the Western Insurrection. A CORRESPONDENT.
MR. FENNO, At this period of absurdities, of a truth it may be said, that a man knoweth not himself. I thought myself a republican, and exulted in the thought of holding every essential privilege incident to the character of a free citizen. I have always deemed submission to the laws, and acquiescence in the decisions of the constituted authorities, to whom I had chosen to delegate accordant powers, amongst the prime attributes of republicanism. I have deemed it also my duty on all occasions, peaceably to give in my vote for characters recommended by talents and integrity of life, as public officers, without attempting to inveigle my neighbor into the peculiar current of my own politics, against the contrary convictions of his reason, judgment, or understanding. Thus professing—thus practicing—I sincerely believed myself walking in the path of republicanism. But a new practice (founded on professions of more perfect purity and patriotism) has got into vogue, and claiming to be also Republican. The Republicans after the new form, revile their own delegates, and oppose their decisions. Either these men are hypocritical pretenders, or I am no Republican. If their conduct is Republican, I can only say that Republicanism is fast going down to the shades, and must ere long find refuge only in Hell or in France.
A New Government on the Mississippi. We learn with pleasure that congress are about establishing a new government on the borders of the Mississippi, in order to preserve peace with the Indians in that quarter, and to prevent disturbances with the white people now settling on forming settlements there, and also to come to a due obedience to the laws made relative to the treaty lately made with Spain—These several important objects cannot be otherwise attained, and therefore the wisdom of our government is manifested by this measure. It will likewise tend to prevent future difficulties with the Creek Indians, by forming an additional check to their designs against the people of Georgia. Moreover, as there are now in more than two hundred thousand people settled on the western waters on the Ohio, in the states of Kentucky and Tennessee, and as this number is rapidly increasing, the trade on that vast river will be an immediate object, and require the establishment of a custom house to collect the revenue—Beside, as that is the great boundary of the United States where population will be extremely rapid, it is of infinite importance that a government should be organized there by native citizens of the United States before swarms of foreigners arrive to give a wrong bias. Good laws and maxims once established, the accession of foreigners may be beneficial, as they may be formed to our principles. In every view of this great national concern, reason seems to urge an establishment of such a government without delay, and the friends to our country are happy to learn that it now engages the attention of the Federal Legislature. Feb. 1798.
NATIVE AMERICANS. A correspondent who was in the house at the moment of decision on the question respecting the gross indecency of Lyon observed, that if the minority had possessed sufficient spirits to raise their hanging heads and down cast eyes, their confusion would have been much increased by a view of the faces in the most crowded gallery ever seen. Here contempt and indignation were depicted in every feature of men feeling the tormenting disgrace now indelibly attached to the name of their country.
Extract from the Vermont Gazette. To those who are dazzled with the brilliancy of French conquests, and still consider that country as the only asylum of unadulterated liberty ; who can clearly discover that the cause of freedom is promoted, by the conversion of Europe into one vast scene of blood, and by the subjugation of Holland Italy and Spain, under the dominion of France? who still have faith to believe, that the overthrow of all social, political and moral establishments, without any substitution, except military force, in their stead, will increase the happiness of society; to those who can consider the demoralizing and disadjudging policy, which has of late characterized the French revolution, as introductory to a millennium in politics; and who can contemplate the unparalleled requisitions of their Bonapartes , as the modest requests of the apostles of liberty; to People who have sentiments like these, the late British victory over the dutch, or indeed any thing which may tend to check France in her mad career of devastation, must be matter of regret .
But to persons who have been attentive and impartial observers of the important train of events, disclosed upon the political theatre for three years past; and have been able to discern, through the curious fashions and changes in the revolution, one predominant character, that of an ungovernable ambition; who have beheld with astonishment and concern the total disadjudgment of the political balance in Europe, and the consequent danger of a complete subversion of social order throughout the universe; to those who have a just and feeling sense of our own critical situation with respect to France, and who believe that a reverse of fortune in the war, would operate much more powerfully in producing a compromise of existing difficulties than the most indubitable justice , or manifest right ; to those whose reflections have been thus, the late victory of the English, and every other event which will likely diminish the exorbitant power of the " terrible republic " must be matter of unfeigned joy.
As to the enslaved Batavians, I am filled with sorrow, that any thing should happen, which will add to their accumulated misfortunes: Happy would it be, if instead of supposing the arm by which they are borne down, they would exert their power, in throwing off that despotism under which they groan.
When in ancient history I travel through the victorious course of Alexander and Cæsar, my feelings elevated by the heroism and splendor of their actions almost make me forget the evils they produced; but upon a moment's reflection—I sincerely rejoice at any event which stopped their career in mischief and folly. Just to my feelings are with respect to the Cæsars and Alexanders of France.
To see a nation impelled to arms, by the unholy fire of Jacobinism, proceeding on conquering and to conquer, profligating governments, and begetting new republics, by the generative influence of powder and ball; may afford a thoughtful gratification to minds enamoured of novel and wonderful transactions. But to persons susceptible of serious reflections, and who look at the consequences of actions it will be a melancholy consideration. Truth we never be permitted to declare truth , because we once thought France contending for liberty? Is there a Papal sanctity and infallibility attached to the French revolution, and may it no longer be examined? People ought not longer to be deceived by a name. I can say with others, that the French fight bravely, achieve famed victories, die without fear, and manfully kill and banish their countrymen by hundreds: But for what is all this? For the mere names of Liberty and equality! O names how much abused! What destruction has not been wrought, through the influence of the enchanting founds—virtue converted into vice and vice into virtue:
Anarchy has been thought government, and a mild government rank despotism! It is a subject much to be regretted , and one that ought not to be contemplated by Americans without pain, that any of our countrymen have become so superficially philanthropic , as to love any foreign nation better than their own ; and to be willing to sacrifice our well earned peace and independence, to the ambitious schemes of visionary reformers. I thank God that notwithstanding the almost invincible enchantment of modern liberty , I still retain a supreme affection for our national government, administered as it now is, and would willingly spend the last drop of my blood in its defence. AMERICANUS.
PORTLAND, January 27. Extract of a letter from captain Thomas Waite, of the ship France , of this port, dated, St. Pierre, Martinico, Dec. 22d, 1797. "We arrived here in great distress. The 16th of November, in 37, 30, N. we were struck by a water spout, which upset and filled the ship with water, so that we were obliged to get on her bottom to save ourselves. The sea carried our bow-sprit and all her masts by the board, and then she righted. The sea made a fair breach fore and aft, and washed every thing out of her cabin. Our only place of safety then was in the bows, expecting every moment to be washed from the wreck. The 21st Nov. we got her pumped out, and for five days we were without water or provisions, when we got at some beef and bread that was soaked with salt water. The 27th we were generously relieved by capt. Jona. Stone, in the ship Phoebe , of Kennebec."
At Mr. Ricketts's Circus, Corner of Chestnut and Sixth Streets, On FRIDAY evening, February 16, Will be exhibited (for the last time) a grand representation of the ARMY of the different STATES of AMERICA, and a considerable number of ILLUSTRATIONS , representing a variety of the most remarkable scenes in Europe, and other subjects, including the Brigade United States , which will appear illuminated with 600 lamps of various colors. Concerts on the Piano Forte, by a Child ten years old, viz. Martini, Grand Overture—the Battle of Prague . The whole to conclude with elegant FIRE WORKS , composed and executed by Mr. AMBROISE . Particulars will be given to-morrow. The doors will be opened at 5 o'clock, and the fire-works will begin at 6 o'clock.—Box, three-quarters of a dollar; Pit, three-eighths of a dollar.—Days of performance, Tuesday and Saturday.—Tickets to be had at the Circus, or at O'Callaghan's Hotel.
JUST ARRIVED, In the Ship Star , Joseph Woodman, master, from London. 50 crates Queens' Ware , assorted to suit West-India market: 40 hogheads Whisky 7500 bottles good House Cods 150— JUST LANDED , 400 barrels prime Beef 50 barrels Pork 750 hds. Havana Molasses Woolen Cloths } assorted in packages Blankets Hard Ware Raven Duck Window Glass in boxes, Brickts , of various sizes Black quart Bottles, in hampers of 4 gross each A general assortment of Queens' Ware , in crates Fowling Pieces and Pistols, in cases Basket fine Salt, in hogheads FOR SALE BY Thos. & John Keeland, February 13
FOR SALE, A quantity of CALF SKINS , in the rough, and some horse leather. Apply to ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58, South Front street. Feb. 15
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No. 24, North Third Street. And by Thomas Dobson, William Young, Benjamin Davis, and William Cobbet , (Price half a dollar, with large allowance to those who take a number to sell again) ESSAYS
On the following INTERESTING SUBJECTS: I. Government. VII. Taxation. II. Revolutions. VIII. The present War, and the Stagnation of Trade and Credit as connected with it. III. The British Constitution. IV. Kings and Government. V. Representation & Reform. VI. Liberty and Equality.
BY JOHN YOUNG, Minister of the Gospel at Hawick, in Scotland. The whole introduced with a short Address to the American Reader, by the persons for whom this edition is printed; with the Author's own justification for entering into the Field of Politics. An concluded with an earnest Address to the Public.
So great has been the demand for the above work, both in England and Scotland, that it has rapidly gone through several Editions, and it is said, that fifteen thousand copies were struck off at the last impression of it in London. A very pleasing anecdote is considerably related of its worthy author, to show his disinterestedness, and which to plainly speak the purity of his intentions, that it would be almost sinful to omit: It is this, that upon the first publication of these Essays, he had been sent by a number of gentlemen, a very handsome sum of money, as a testimony of their approbation of the work, and of their esteem for him; this he declined accepting, alleging, that what he had published, was solely with the view to serve his country, and the peace of society in general. It is likewise related of him, that he had been offered a living very far superior to the one he is Minister of, but this also he declined, refusing to separate himself from his own congregation, as long as they were desirous to retain him, or while he could be of service among them. February 15
TO BE SOLD, At No. 36, North Eighth Street, The time of an indentured Black Girl. SHE has about two years and ten months to serve—washes and irons well, and is to be disposed of for want of employment. Feb. 13. Hyson and Young Hyson Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, for sale, corner of Second and 11th Streets. Dec 26—est

Public Sale of Real Estates. On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second-street, at 6 o'clock in the evening, the following
ESTATES. No. 1. A two story brick House, with 2 two story frame buildings, on a lot 20 feet front and 100 feet deep; also, a vacant lot of 40 feet square, with the privilege of an alley to go thereto. This interest has lately been let for 200 dollars per annum, and is situated in Christian-street, between Front and Second streets, the second house from Mr. Caleb Allen. No. 2. A three story brick House, situated at the north-east corner of Chestnut street, being 14 feet on Second-street, and 20 feet on Chestnut-street, now in the tenure of Mr. Morange, at the yearly rent of 400 dollars, and is deemed one of the best stands for the sale of dry goods in this city. No. 3. A handsome well finished three story brick House, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, situated in Fifth-street, between Market and Arch-streets, No. 40. This house is built and finished in the modern style, is in complete repair, with double cellars under the whole. There is a cistern of rain water in the yard; and the house is at present let for 600 dollars per annum with the taxes. No. 4. A three story brick House, situated in Plum-bay-street, between Second and Third street, being 20 feet front and 130 feet deep, at present occupied by Robert Kenny. No. 5. A three story brick House, on the bank side of Front-street, No. 171 North, going thro' to Water-street, where it is five stories. It is 20 feet front and 48 feet deep, in complete repair, and is rented for 600 dollars per annum. The conditions of Sale are, one quarter cash, one quarter in 6 months, one quarter in 9 months, and one quarter in 12 months. Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1798. 39w15f
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast 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 cultivation, 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 proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water flowing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the tools and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the mean time for going into blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, 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. 39w1f
Recently Published,
And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, No. 177, South Second street, and may be had of MORG N. J. BREESE. A cheap and valuable work, in two closely printed volumes in 8vo. (price 3 dollars) Illustrations of Prophecy: In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evangelists, and the book of Revelation; which are short to illustrate among other great events, a revolution in France, a war to the interests of mankind, the overthrow of the papal power and of ecclesiastical tyranny, the downfall of civil despotism, and the subsequent restoration of the state of the world; together with A large collection of Extracts, Interpreted through the work, and taken from numerous commentators, particularly from Joseph Mede, Sir Isaac Newton, Fleming, Dr. Th. Goodwin, Bengtson, Dr. Henry More, Daubuz, Dr. John Owen, Whitby, Peter Jurca, L'ownan, Brenau, Bishop Newton, and Bishop Hurd. By JOSEPH LOMAS TOWERS.
Besides various other inquiries treated of in this work, and numerous illustrations of prophecy; it contains a considerable number of facts or observations on the symbolic language of prophecy, the antichristian, ules, and obscurity of the apocalyptic, and the genuineness of the Hebrew prophecy; on the rapid corruption of christianity in the fourth century; on the dispersion and restoration of the Jews, the history of the false Messiah who have appeared among them, and the reasons in support of the conjecture that the Afghans are the descendants of the ten tribes; on the right of resistance to oppression; on the irruptions of the northern nations, and the causes of the decline and fall of the Roman empire; on the customs of the Tartars, and the independence of the Arabs; on the conquests of those nations, and those of the Turks; on the usurpation of the Mamalukes, and the past history and present state of Egypt; on the character and conduct of Constantine, Justinian, Clovis, and Lewis XIV; on the scarcity of books in the dark ages, and the causes of the decline of literature; on the rapid rise of the French monarchy, and the causes of its fall; on the inconsistencies in the political characters of bishops Newton and Hurd; on the peculiarities of Dr. Th. Burnet's theory of the earth; on the beneficial effects which christianity has produced in favor of learning and civility, and its tendency to promote the establishment of equal governments. Independent of the large proportion of original matter contained in these volumes, those who are interested in the subject will, it is supposed, wish to peruse or consult them, because the extracts introduced in them, which are accurately cited, and marked with inverted commas, are taken from a greater number of writers on the prophecies (as well as the roman catholic commentators be excluded) than are easily accessible to any one individual even in Europe, or are probably to be found in any one library in the world. They are furnished with indexes, and a copious table of contents. Jan. 22—22w2w
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut St. Bourdeaux Brandy } Entitled to Irish market claret in cases } Drawback. Medoc wine, in do. } Sauterne, do. } Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf
W. HAYDON
Delineator of Drawing—from London, (Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science) INFORMS his friends, that he has re-commenced his private tuition—Terms, as usual, Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornament Drawing, fruit, flowers, &c. taught on the above terms. W. H. Batters himself his terms will be particularly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. $2w
To Be Sold,
AGREABLY to the late will and testament of WILLIAM H. TAYLOR, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch street, between Third and Fourth streets, consisting of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements. The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 200 feet deep, with a well of water and a very spacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a carriage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person willing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 28, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, } Adm'g Executors. or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } January 11. $
The Subscriber
INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern, that the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas have appointed Monday, the twenty-fifth day of February next, to hear him and his Creditors, at the Court-house in this city, on the subject of his petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Law—and that their attendance is desired. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 16. 40w15f
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 5004, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1. 40w
The Subscriber,
INFORMS those to whom it is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and scrutiny. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 11 1798.
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are solicited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. Nov. 29 1797.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment to GEO. DOBSON, } Administr'r No. 25, So. Third-street. } January 4. dtf
Surveyor General's Office,
ON a release of survey of 433 acres, 68 perches of land, situated in lower Smithfield township Northampton county, surveyed to William Wills, per warrant of 2d March, 1786, the Deputy Surveyor hath made the following note, viz. This land claimed by heirs of Lewis Gordon and George Taylor, not known by what right—Certified for Daniel Broadhead, Esq. Surveyor General—William Parker. The first Monday in March next is appointed for a hearing of the parties on the above, or any others interested or concerned therein, they having at least thirty days notice for John Hall, Secretary of the Land Office. N. Lufborough. January 26 5trFawm
Copper for Sheathing,
For Sale, by SIMON WALKER, Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29 dtw
Genteel Boarding and Lodging
To be had at a moderate price—Enquire at No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. dtw
To be sold,
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situated on the 15th road lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1. dtf
PROPOSAL.
HAVING met with a liberal patronage, the Subscriber is emboldened to issue proposals for printing by subscription, the JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, from their first meeting in 1775, to the present time. This work shall be printed with a new type, made for the purpose; and on good paper. It will be delivered at one dollar per volume (octavo) in 6 vols.—cash to be paid on delivery. It is needless to say anything of the merits of this undertaking—the scarcity of the Journals throughout the United States, is sufficient to justify the printer in his hope of meeting with that success, which he is certain the enterprise deserves. JOHN PARKER. Jan. 27. dtf
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in cobs and half tiers Bourdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one baghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Fraser. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. 41m.
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FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and misdemeanors, by which public and private property, are, at present, injured and endangered; and suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE, Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westminster; and for the liberty of the Tower of London. To those who have read this curious and valuable work, it will need no recommendation—they know its solid merit—in this country, it will not be found in any other—so great was the approbation and demand in London, that it passed through three large editions in the course of twelve months. As a detail of the ingenious variety of fraud, that hideous property in London, and all other European and Asiatic cities, it cannot fail to afford the reader great entertainment as well as instruction; but as the author traces all these anomalies to a few, and in themselves, insusceptible causes, many of which actually exist in all the large capitals of the United States, the business is brought home to our own doors; and the work has an increasing claim to our attention.
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This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-subscribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by subscription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN BAYNES's book-store, No 68, High-street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Samuel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 31. 2w11a
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, } St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. $
To be Exchanged for
British, German, or India Goods, IN THE PACKAGE; A tract of valuable Land In Lycoming, joining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 11. dtf
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure acknowledges for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. $1mit
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG's Book Store, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut-street. REPORT of the Committee at the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached," and who are the parties and "affiliates therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20. $
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 116 Walnut-street, INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. Nov. 15. com
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27—2w
This Day is Published,
BY Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers. Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hatched, 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-quarters of a dollar. Employment for the Poor. FLAX FOR SPINNING. To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock, at No. 52, South Fifth street, above Spruce-street. cod2w
WANTED, TO HIRE,
A Large and convenient House, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. ecit
Tin Plates,
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth street. December 28. iw
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher.
AT THEIR STORE, No. 213, corner of Arch and Front streets. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few Lanes red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto forty round Handkerchiefs Ditto Pallat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrals Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Newseens, and Few chehs bell Mylon Tea A/B—1500 boxes bell London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 10 by 14—and 15 lbs. Glass Ware assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18. 31w1f
Imported (via New York) on the
ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut street, between Second and Third Streets, the following articles. Maharajonges Charconna Dorans Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked mullins Gills Romas Bandannas Nilias & Peniafies Challa Romas Blue cloth Blair ribbon Mull Mullankerschiefs Palampores Patna do. Banases Opium Leffer Cardinum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. November 27. cuthe4w
Valuable Books,
Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. OSMOND, No. 41, Chestnut Street. CATALOGUES Of the newly imported books may be had gratis. These added to O's usual stock, form an extensive and elegant collection of ancient and modern literature, and comprise books in sundry languages and on various subjects.
This Day is Published,
By J. OSMOND, (Price 75 cents, handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and twenty three cuts.) The Looking Glass for the Mind, OR, The JUVENILE FRIEND; Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful innocence and filial affection—in prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising generation. In the Press, and will be speedily published, Dr. DARWIN'S Plan of Female Education. Subscriptions for this incomparable work will be thankfully received by the printer. The book will contain about three hundred pages, will be printed with a new type on fine paper, and delivered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one dollar. January 3. 31.
FOR SALE, BY
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 219, South Front-street, next door to the Cuffin-house, A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches A Time Keeper, by Arnold Some plated Candlesticks Double barrelled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England. Ditto, by Parker Pair duelling Pistols, by Knuble, Charing Cross Reflecting Telescope, by Ribright Box of patent Medicines 60 lb. Scotch Thread Small collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints 30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, patented by Percival Butler, in 1787. Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots Invoices or parcels of Watches bought. January 4. dtf
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED. Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinders' Boards, Pasteboards, Sheathing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24—3w16w
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, (Price, in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper, A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta. By WILLIAM TATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases, in which it is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. Nov. 21. $12t
60 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 23 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, midling well proportioned; he has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth and very far apart; there were one or two with him—I cannot rightly describe the clothes he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of kersey trowsers, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jerseys. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me. JOHN MOORE, Living in St. Ill Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2. 6t2w
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured. GINGER and Pepper ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baies, a variety of colors; a bale of Follans, Shawls, &c, for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, fourth Front-street, m. & h. t. j. Nov. 27.
The cargo of the West-Indian from
Jamaica, landing at South Street wharf, 136 hds. and 300 barrels choice Coffee 98 Hds. of prime Sugar 29 Hds. of Rum. For sale By Peter Blight. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 500,000 Lbs of Java Sugar 800 Bags do. Sugar Cloves and mace in boxes A quantity of Hispaniola Cocoa Red Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads Madeira do. in pipes February 6. d2wcom
A Roman Catholic Clergyman,
Who has been a considerable time on the mission in the country parts of the state of Pennsylvania, gives this notice to any extensive proprietor of land within the said state, and bordering on either the Potomack, Susquehanna, or Juniata rivers; that he is enabled to make a settlement from fifty to one hundred and fifty families, if due encouragement be offered.—For further information, apply to the Rev. Leonard Neale, Willing's Alley. Feb. 2. 5t
Stop the Runaway.
ABSCONDED from his master's employ, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 6th of this instant February, a Negro Man, named Mentor, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches in height, and of rather a spare make; his physiognomy is vacant but not disagreeable; his age is supposed to be about 40. He had on when he went away, a short blue cloth coat, striped calimere vest, corduroy breeches, and worn stockings of a blue and white mixture—he took with him a blue cloth great coat, the cape of which is edged with yellow binding; a long brown cloth coat; a short blue cloth coat with buff-coloured cape and cuffs; also, a pair of blue cloth breeches; the other clothes he took with him cannot be particularly described. It is supposed, he intends going to the eastern shore of Maryland. Whoever will apprehend, and secure the said negro in any gaol, so that his master may get him again, or bring him home, shall have a reward of twenty dollars. Apply to the Printer. February 7. 5
FOR SALE,
By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street, One hundred and eighty bales. BENGAL GOODS, Amongst which are, Gurrals Mamcodies Baltas Samna Guez nals Tandia Coffas Guzzies Emeries Blue Cloths Calicos Palampores Romall Handkerchiefs Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1. 5
Insurance Office of the State of
Pennsylvania. February 1, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of twenty dollars on each share of the stock of the company, for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th inst. JAMES S. COX, President. February 1. dtf
For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale the property now occupied by him in the town of West Chester and county of Chester. It consists of a well finished two story stone house, 43 feet front, by about 40 deep, four rooms on a floor, with celled garrets, and a cellar under the whole. A very good stone Stable and Coach house. And a lot of Ground, thirty perches wide, by twenty perches depth. The house stands on the Main street; its situation is high and very handsome; the lot extends to a back street, on which the stable and coach house stand. The lot is in a high state of cultivation, and there is in the yard a pump of excellent water, which has, at no time, been known to fail. The situation of the town is high, and remarkably healthy—the country around it, fertile and beautiful. The terms of payment will made to suit the purchaser. They, and the price, will be settled, upon application to Mr. JONATHAN SMITH, at No. 149, South Third-street, Philadelphia, or to ROBERT FRAZER. February 5. mwf
City Commissioner's Office.
January 12th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. District No. 1.—From the north side of Vine street, to the south side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the north side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3. From the north side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. mwf
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and } 72 pipes } Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9. $
60 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 23 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, midling well proportioned; he has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth and very far apart; there were one or two with him—I cannot rightly describe the clothes he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of kersey trowsers, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jerseys. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me. JOHN MOORE, Living in St. Ill Pond, Kent county,