Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-11-12 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1304.]
SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
For Freight or Charter
To Europe or the W. Indies, The new Brig FAIR AMERICAN, Richard Calley, Master; burthen 143 tons; has good accommodations, and is now ready to receive a cargo; apply to the Captain on board, first wharf above the Still-House, Southwark, or to Isaac Harvey, jun.
For Madeira,
The ship Concord, Capt. John Thomson. For freight or passage apply on board, or to Peter Blight; Who has for sale, a quantity of Brandy, in pipes Whiting and Copperas, in hogheads Old Hock, in cases Dutch Cream-Cheese, in boxes Window Glass Empty Gin-Cases Glass Ware, in boxes Painters' Colours, ground in oil Sweet Oil, in cases of a dozen bottles each Hazelnuts, in sacks.
Wanted to Charter,
A fast-sailing Vessel, That will carry 3 or 600 barrels; to load immediately for the West-Indies. Apply to Peter Blight.
For sale, freight or charter,
THE BRIG Lilly, STEPHEN SMITH, Master. An entire new vessel, ninety-three tons burthen, completely found, and may be sent to sea without any expense. For terms, apply on board, at Clifford's wharf, or to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co.
For Sale.
The Ship CHARLOTTE, A stout vessel, about 150 tons burthen, well found and may be sent to sea at a small expense. Apply to Joseph Anthony and Co.
FOR SALE,
THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER. Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. If the MARY is not sold in a few days, she will take freight for Hamburg. Apply as above.
For New-York,
The Schooner Mary, Josiah Douglass, master; will sail in a few days, and take freight very low. Apply to Joseph Anthony & Co.
Just arrived, and will this day be landed from on board the brig FAVORITE at Chestnut street wharf,
25 Tons best Russia Clean HEMP, 55 Tons old Sable Iron, 200 Coils best Russia CORDAGE, assorted sizes, 400 Pieces brown Russia SHEETINGS, 100 Bales Russia DUCK, 400 Pieces Ravens do. 20 Half-down feather beds, and a few pieces assorted DIAPER. FOR SALE BY Joseph Anthony and Co.
For London,
The ship William Penn, James Josiah, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or to Jesse & Robert Waln.
For Liverpool,
The ship DOMINICK TERRY, JACOB DEHART, Master. Has part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at the wharf of the subscribers, or Jesse & Robert Waln.
For Lisbon,
The Danish barque BENEVENTURA, SAMUEL STUB, Master. A good vessel of about two hundred tons burthen. For freight or passage apply to Jesse & Robert Waln.
For Charter,
The Ship JOHN BUKELT, AYRES STOCKLEY, Master. An excellent live-oak and cedar built ship, of about 3000 barrels burthen. Apply to Jesse & Robert Waln.
FOR LONDON,
The capital ship CERES, To sail soon:—For freight or passage apply to DAVY, ROBERTS & Co. or John Vaughan, Front-street. September 10. The Creditors of George Meade, Esq. are requested to meet at the City-Tavern on Monday evening the 14th inst. at Six o'clock, on business of importance to themselves; it is therefore expected every one will attend. GEORGE LATIMER, WILLIAM BELL, PETER BLIGHT, Affignees. Philadelphia, 10th Nov. 1796.
Best Boston & Nova-Scotia Mackerel,
Excellent Halifax Salmon in bbls. 47 bbls. prime Coffee, Best Boston Beef, Codfish in bds. Spermaceti Candles, Spermaceti, and Northern Mould and dipt. tallow candles, of a superior quality. A few boxes excellent brown soap, 6 Bales of Corks, 40 Pipes excellent Lisbon Wine. A few sacks of Peaches. A few bales India Mullins. FOR SALE BY JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. October 31.
Printed Calicoes.
JOHN MILLER, jun. & CO. Have received per the William Penn, in addition to their own assortment, A consignment of twenty trunks of Calicoes, elegant London patterns; also a few cases of handsome Buttons—Which will be sold at a short credit, on very reasonable terms, by the package only. Oct. 14.
Irish Linens, &c.
Imported per the ships Glasgow, from Dublin, Liberty, from Cork, and brig Mentor, from Belfast, 4-4 and 7-8 Wide IRISH LINENS, In whole and half boxes. Assorted from 11d. to 4s. sterling—Also 5-4 wide Sheerings, and low priced yarn and worked Hosiery. On Hand, 7-8 Wide Lawns, Diapers and Table-Cloths A few boxes Tickets and Checks A few bales Flannels Cork and Belfast Sail Cloth, Nos. 1 and 6 25 Boxes Window Glass, 10 Ditto 7 by 9, 5 Ditto 8 by 10. The above mentioned Goods are all entitled to the drawback, and will be disposed of by the package on reasonable terms. James, Clibborn & Engleth, No. 6, N. Front-street. 10th mo. 19th.
10 hogheads St. Croix Rum,
5 Pipes Vinegar, For Sale, by Ezekiel Hall, No. 20, Penn Street. Nov. 7.
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, SOUTH THIRD-STREET, Has received per the Diana, from London, Clouded and striped Spanish Swandown Clouded Erminants and Molefkins Striped do. and do. Figured Manillas Scarlet figured Erminants Printed Florinets Do. Cashmets and Cashmires Superfine printed Quiltings, newest patterns Also, per different arrivals, A large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Suitable to the present and approaching season. November 5.
Just Landing,
At South-street wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Hodge, from St. Petersburg, The following Goods: Russia Sail Duck, first quality. Do. Sheeting do. Do. Diaper. Do. Huckaback. Do. Craft. Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English size. Do. White Candle Tallow. Do. White Soap in small boxes. Do. Cordage of fine yarn. Ravens Duck. Kingfish, 1st and 2nd fort. Horse Hair uncured. Russia Bar Iron. Do. Hoop Iron. Do. Nail Rods. 10 Tons Oakum and Junk. St. Petersburg Clean Hemp. For Sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. October 12.
SHERIDAN'S DICTIONARY,
THE SIXTH EDITION, Is this Day Published, BY W. YOUNG, MILLS & SON, Corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, In one large 8vo. volume, price 3 dollars. A COMPLETE DICTIONARY of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE, both with regard to sound and meaning, one main object of which is to establish a plain and permanent Standard of Pronunciation. To which is prefixed, a Profound Grammar. BY THOMAS SHERIDAN, A. M. October 22.
For Sale,
By Jehu Hollingsworth, Esq. 23 bds. West-India Rum, 3d and 4th proof, 5 Barrels best Indigo, and A few thousand bushels of Turk's Island salt. Oct. 17.
OLD
London Particular Madeira Wine, In pipes, hogheads and quarter-casks, Landing this day at Chestnut-street Wharf, and for sale by Joseph Anthony & Co. Nov. 1.
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 1 1/2 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27.
TO BE SOLD,
A LOT OF GROUND, 164 feet 7 inches front on South Water-street, and bounding on the Delaware about the same width, with a wharf thereon in good repair. On the north side adjoining Allen-ley, is a large and well built dwelling house, and countings-house, communicating with each other, 47 feet wide, a spacious kitchen, and other well planned accommodations, and below these a stack of floors, 61 feet in front, by 93 feet in length, built a few years ago; on the remainder of the lot on Water-street, there are two ancient brick dwellings, a Cooper's shop, & a frame store, now occupied by Mr. Alexander Todd, and bounds adjoining the stores of the heirs of the late Joseph Wharton. It will be better described by drafts and plans of the ground, and buildings, to be seen at JOHN WILCOCKS's compting house, on the premises, and of whom particular of sale may be obtained. The whole will be sold together, or detached as may best suit the purchaser. Nov. 3.
For Sale,
A three-story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut street, between Front and Second streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business. Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH. April 21.
Sales of India Goods.
The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, consisting of A Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS. Among which are A variety fine worked and plain Muslins, Doreas, &c. Also, A Quantity of Excellent Sugar, In boxes and bags—and BLACK PEPPER, For Sale by Willings & Francis, No. 21 Penn Street. June 8.
The Cargo of the Polacre Independent,
CAPTAIN CATHCART, from Alicante and Lisbon, landing at the subscribers wharf— 28 Pipes of Brandy 18 Bales of Spanish wool 1 do. of Ammunition 7000 Bushels of best Lisbon Salt 80 Boxes of Lemons For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS. A L S O, Seventy Hogheads of prime JAMAICA SUGARS, received by the ship Dominick Terry, Capt. De Hart, from Kingston. Sept. 13.
A CAPITAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS.
John Miller, jun. & Co. Exclusive of their own Importation now opening, Have received by the William Penn, Caroline and Diana CONSIGNMENTS, Which comprise a capital assortment to open a Dry Goods Store. Amongst them are— Common, super and superfine Cloths, Plain, twill'd and striped Coatings, Boizes and Flannels, Point, rose and duffel Blankets, Plain and pinte Cashmires, Swandowns, Printed Calicoes, Scotch Threads, Hosiery. They will be sold either in whole, or in part, by the package, on terms which render them an object worthy of attention to purchasers. Oct. 21.
LANDING,
Out of different vessels from England, and for sale by the subscribers on reasonable terms, Superfine and common cloths, and cashmires Ribbed and striped do. do. Blankets, mottled green and silk rugs. Superfine blue, Claret, and common coatings, Kerseys, Bear-skins, plains and Halfhicks, Swandowns, Serges and Flannels, British Ingrain Carpetings. Hats assorted in cases of 12 doz. each. Chocolate chintzes, printed Calicoes and Handkerchiefs, Scarlet Cardinals, and Scarlet Snail, Yarn, Worsted, and Cotton hosiery. Beavers, Thistlefs, Velvets, Corduroys, &c. &c. Buff and drab Genoa Cords of a superior quality. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. nails, and trying pans. An assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and a variety of India cotton, and silk goods. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. No. 5, Dock-street, 1-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens assorted in boxes of 30 pieces, do. Brown, Glazed Linnen. Oct. 17.
To be Sold,
The Time of a smart, active Negro Lad, Who has Eleven years to serve. Enquire at No. 52, South Front-street. October 18.
JOHN MILLER, jun. & Co.
No. 3, CHESTNUT STREET, Have Imported in the late vessels from Europe, &c. AND HAVE FOR SALE, A general assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season— Amongst which are, BROAD and narrow CLOTHS, Plain and twill'd COATINGS, Rose striped and point BLANKETS, FLANNELS and BAIZES, HATS assorted in cases, IRISH LINENS, INDIA GOODS, generally, A Consignment Invoice of IRONMONGERY, Comprising a capital assortment to open a store—including Thirty Casks of NAILS. This invoice will be sold entire on very advantageous terms. September 20.
WM. HOLDERNESS, No. 76,
HIGH-STREET, Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected ASSORTMENT of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods, Which he will sell, wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms: Amongst which are Some elegant 4-4 and 7-8 Chintzes and Cottons, new patterns Ditto Furniture ditto Ditto Dimity Tamboured, Book, and Jacquet Muslins Ditto in Gold and Silver Ditto Neckcloths, very fine Mantuas of the first quality Silk and Cotton Hosiery Umbrellas of the first quality, assorted Irish Linens, very fine, and Table Linens Maritimes and Cotton Counterpanes Rose Blankets assorted—&c. &c. October 26.
Loft Last Evening,
At Rickett's Amphitheatre, (supposed to be taken by some villain out of a gentleman's pocket) A red Morocco-Leather POCKET-BOOK, Containing about 185 dollars in bank notes; three notes of hand of Rols and Simson, No. 304, 305 and 306, dated 12th last August, payable 60 days after date, to the order of Paul Siemen, together for 5450 dollars; an order of Mrs. Ann N'acpherson, from Paul Siemen, on Lochlin Mac Neal, Esq. at Port-au-Prince, for 100 dollars; besides several letters and papers of no value to the proprietor. The notes of hand and order are without endorsement. EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD is offered to any person who will discover and restore the thief, and FORTY DOLLARS for only bringing the above mentioned notes and papers at No. 129, corner of Front and Mulberry Streets. Oct. 11.
The Creditors of Scott and McMichael,
formerly merchants of this city, and who failed in the year 1793, or 1794, (and from whom the subscriber purchased bills of exchange to amount of several hundred pounds sterling, which have been paid by him ever since,) are requested, EVERY MAN OF THEM that is living, to meet at the City-Tavern on Tuesday, the 15th of November next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, in order to oblige Charles Cox, formerly of this city, now of New-Jersey, and John Bayard, formerly of said city, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of New-Jersey, of Brunswick, New-Jersey, affignees of said Scott & McMichael, to come forward and pay over the monies they have had in their hands belonging to the creditors these 2 or 3 years. Some years ago the creditors were called together; Mr. Cox appeared in behalf of himself and Mr. Bayard, and alleged that they were apprehensive they might be brought into trouble if they parted with the money (which I apprehend is some thousands,) as his Britannic Majesty had a debt due him for government bills: it was however agreed by the creditors met, that the affignees should take the opinion of counsel; they did so, and it was that they would be safe in dividing the money among the creditors. I urged Mr. Cox to bring the business to a final close; his answer was, it would be but a trifling sum; my reply was, it ever so trifling, I would have my proportion of it. It has however lain over. I therefore hope the creditors will now come forward and oblige the affignees to divide whatever they have, and they ought to pay interest too. George Meade. Philadelphia, 2d November, 1796.
The Creditors of Clement Biddle & Co.
are requested to meet at the City-Tavern on Monday the 14th inst.—in order to oblige the affignees to a settlement of their affairs, which have been over these twelve years: the subscriber's demand is for a returned bill of 1000 sterling, damages 20 per cent. and interest. George Meade. Philadelphia, 3d November, 1796.
Madeira Wine.
30 Pipes of the very best quality, and fit for immediate use, just imported in the Schooner Lucy from Madeira, and for sale by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. Who has for Sale, Teneriffe Wine, in pipes, hogheads, and qr. casks. Window Glass. Segars, &c. &c. Two trunks of the best Cotton and Silk Hosiery. October 4.
The Elephant
IS RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE. THE public are respectfully informed, that this animal is to be seen every day, from 9 o'clock in the morning till sun down, in Market-street, No. 196, south side, between Third and Fourth-streets. Admittance a quarter of a dollar, that every citizen may see him. At the request of many persons it will be exhibited on evenings from five to eight o'clock, at half a dollar each. The room will be well lighted. November 7.
SALT PETRE.
A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street. November 5.

Pantheon, AND RICKETTS'S AMPHITHEATRE. For Equestrian and Stage Performances, Corner of Chestnut and Sixth Streets.
THIS EVENING, Saturday, November 12, Will be presented, A Grand and General Display of Pleasing and Novel Entertainments;
To commence with Manly Feats in Horsemanship, By master Franklin, (from Afley's Amphitheatre, London) Mr. F. Ricketts, and Master Hutchins, a young American, (a child only 6 years of age) will, for the first time, perform standing on a single horse in full speed.
MR. FRANKLIN, From the Royal Circus, London, Will make his third appearance in the Equestrian Department; and, in particular, for this night, he will carry master Hutchins standing on his hands, the horse in full speed. Cloanto to the Horsemanship, Mr. SULLY.
Ground and Lofty Tumbling, By Mr. Franklin, Mr. F. Ricketts, master Hutchins, master Franklin and Mr. Sully. Cloanto to the Tumbling, Mr. SPINACUTA.
The Horsemanship to conclude, for this night, with The Taylor Riding to Brentford, By Mr. Ricketts, On the Hunter and Road Horse. [The Hunter is a remarkable fine horse, and was at the battle of Guilford Court-House in N. Carolina.]
And, by Desire of the Indian Chiefs, The whole to conclude with the Grand Serious Pantomime, under the immediate direction of Messrs. Sully and Spinacuta.
THE DEATH OF CAPT. COOK,
In the Island of Owhyhee, in the Pacific Ocean. With the Original Music, Dances, Decorations, &c. The Scenery Painted by Mr. Shnydore. Captain Cook, (of the Resolution) Mr. Sully First Lieutenant, Mr. Ricketts Midshipman, Mr. F. Ricketts Sailors and Marines, Supernumeraries
Tereboo (King of Owhyhee) Mr. Tompkins Perea, (the favorite lover of Lmai) Mr. Durang Priest, Mr. Durang Warriors, Supernumeraries.
Koah, (revengeful lover of Lmai) Mr. Spinacuta Emai, (the Kings daughter) Mrs. Spinacuta Female Islanders, } Mrs. Tompkins, Mrs. Durang, and Miss Robinson
In act I. the method of courtship and marriage ceremony in Owhyhee, with a beautiful View of the Island.
Manner of a Single Combat, with Battle Axes. In act II. the arrival of Captain Cook in the ship Resolution; his reception by the King and Warriors of Owhyhee; a War Dance by the Natives; their Preparation for War, and manner of Sacrifice, with An exact representation
Of the Death of Captain Cook, by the Warriors.
In act III. the Funeral Ceremonies made use of at Owhyhee, with a Procession of the Natives to the Monument of Captain Cook, with Military Honors. The whole to conclude with
An awful representation of a Burning Mountain.
Mr. RICKETTS takes this opportunity of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen who attend the Riding-School, that he has, at considerable expense, engaged Mr. Franklin, to give lessons in the art of riding and managing Horses, as he finds it impossible to attend to it himself, in consequence of a variety of business which he is at present engaged in.
** The Ladies and Gentlemen who secure seats in the day time, are requested to attend punctually at 7, as the performances are so arranged as to conclude by 10 o'clock—the doors will open at 6.
Box, 75. 6d.—Pit, 35. 6d. Tickets to be had of Mr. Ford, at the ticket office in Chestnut-Street, from ten to three o'clock each day.
Silver Tickets, to admit for the season, to be had by applying to Mr. Ricketts at the Pantheon, or at Oeller's Hotel.
7 Days of Performance to be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
SWANN'S, Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary. Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street. T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, andatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favors and recommendation.
He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purposes above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth nationality of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them.
Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience.
The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, and it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in levying) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respected friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection.
N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5.
Any of the Inhabitants
Of this City, who may be disposed to accommodate Gentlemen with BOARD and LODGING for a few months, will please to send their names and places of abode to the subscriber at Congress-Hall—who also wishes to hear of a well furnished PARLOUR, and TWO GOOD BED-ROOMS, with Board for a small Family. THOS. CLAXTON. Philadelphia, November 12.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MR. FENNO, IN your paper of yesterday I read this sentence in a piece signed a Federalist :
"Here we might offer exculpatory remarks concerning the dispositions, which a concurrence of circumstances like these might naturally excite in the bosom of Secretary Jefferson; perhaps we might fully establish his merit on the occasion."
Tho' this very studied sentence is artfully couched in the ambiguous, cautious, and appropriate language of the writer, enough is said to discover a timid willingness to become the apologist of Mr. Jefferson, and to vindicate his conduct, in reference to Genet's intrigues. That this is the design of the writer is explained by his introducing the Proclamation of the king of England against France, and the order of 6th November, against our commerce, immediately previous to his remark, which he begins with "Here we might offer," &c. reflecting the exculpation of Mr. Jefferson on those facts. Why does not this writer come boldly out and vindicate his favorite? The public would be instructed by his exculpatory remarks, and delighted at the same time with the ingenuity of a writer capable of justifying the conduct of Mr. Jefferson in July, 1792, by a proclamation and an order, not issued till the October and November following—Let him be plain and explicit, and if he can prove to the public satisfaction that any act of a foreign government, however hostile towards us, can justify our Secretary of State in surrendering to a foreign agent our self government and independence, then it will be acknowledged, to borrow the expressions of the writer, "that the opponents of Mr. Jefferson have unconsciously steeped their pens in the acidulated gall of self-deceiving prejudice."
This writer affects to speak well of Mr. Pinckney, who is understood, he tells us, to be set up by the friends of Mr. Adams; and that no objections have been made to him by the ant federal and jacobin party; for very good reasons, because they dare not make any objections to that virtuous and distinguished citizen; it is true that the friends of order and good government and self government have set up Mr. Pinckney with Mr. Adams and that the friends of Jefferson can say nothing against him: but does not this writer, who is in the secrets of the other party, know that they don't intend to vote for him, that their ticket is Jefferson and Burr, and that this was agreed upon at a meeting of the party just before the ruling of Congress?
AN ENQUIRER.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Mr. Fenno, THE Minister of the French Republic, in his late communication to our Secretary of State, has declared that France means to consider herself as to us, in the same situation as in the year 1793. He intimates the discontent of the French nation at the conduct of our government, for not having been sufficiently friendly, and there are people, calling themselves Americans, who are ever ready to re-echo every attack upon our justice and national character, which comes from that quarter. Thus, in the year 1793, Genet, at the time when the United States were displaying every mark of friendship for France, rudely attacked the President and the government for unfriendly conduct towards France, and then the same apostate citizens, like a well-trained pack, joined in the cry.—Yet even Jefferson, in his official capacity, was compelled to give a flat denial to all their charges. The following extract from his letter of 16th August, 1793, applying to the now revived charges of citizen Adet, as well as to those of his predecessor, Genet, will convince even the Jacobins, (though they are not expected to avow it) that "for all the things we have done for France (as Jefferson expresses it) her ministers reward us by endeavors to excite discord and distrust between our citizens and those whom they have entrusted with their government."
AN AMERICAN.
Extract of Mr. Jefferson's letter to Mr. Morris, 16th August, 1793.
"Conscious, on our part, of the same friendly and sincere dispositions, we can with truth affirm, both for our nation and government, that we have never omitted a reasonable occasion of manifesting them. For I will not conceal as of that character opportunities of saluting forth from our ports to way-lay, rob, and murder defenceless merchants and others, who have done us no injury, and who were coming to trade with us in the confidence of our peace and amity. The violation of all the laws of order and morality which bind mankind together, would be an unacceptable offering to a just nation. Recurring then only to recent things, after so afflicting a libel, we recollect, with satisfaction, that in the course of two years, by unceasing exertions, we paid up seven years arrearages and instalments of our debt to France, which the inefficacy of our first form of government had suffered to be accumulating; that pressing on fill to the entire fulfilment of our engagements, we have facilitated to Mr. Genet the effect of the instalments of the present year, to enable him to send relief to his fellow-citizens in France, threatened with famine; that in the first moment of the insurrection which threatened the colony of St. Domingo, we stepped forward to their relief with arms and money, taking freely on ourselves the risk of an unauthorized aid, when delay would have been denial; that we have received, according to our best abilities, the wretched fugitives from the catastrophe of the principal town of that colony, who, escaping from the swords and flames of civil war, threw themselves on us naked and houseless, without food or friends, money or other means, their faculties left and afforded in the depth of their distress; the exclusive admission to sell here the prizes made by France on her enemies, in the present war, though unprincipled in our treaties, and unfounded in her own practice or in that of other nations, as we believe, the spirit manifested by the late grand jury in their proceedings against those who had aided the enemies of France with arms and implements of war; the expression of attachment to his nation with which Mr. Genet was welcomed on his arrival and journey, from south to north, and our long
FORBEARANCE under his gross USURPATIONS AND OUTRAGES OF THE LAWS AND AUTHORITY OF OUR country, do not bespeak the partialities intimated in his letters, and for these things HE REWARDS us by endeavours to excite discord and distrust, between our citizens and those whom they have entrusted with their government, between the different branches of government, between our nation and his. But none of these things we hope will be found in his power."
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
PHOCION—No. XXI.
MANY other specimens might be furnished of the partial complexion of Mr. Jefferson's commercial report: a few of them, in addition to the facts already stated, will more than suffice to show that the gratification of certain anti-national prejudices was more an object with that work than the promotion of our national prosperity.
The first circumstance which strikes us, in reading the introductory letter to the speaker of the representatives on transmitting the report, is the bringing up the report only to the time, when things, as the reporter says, were in their settled order, that is the summer of 1792, (when the monarchy of France terminated), and yet, in the same letter, informing the representatives that France had proposed to enter into a new treaty of commerce with the United States, on liberal terms, and had, in the mean time, relaxed some of her commercial restraints; all of which facts were subsequent to the period at which he had closed his report.
Now, as he had fixed upon a certain period, at which it was proper to close his report, for the reason he had assigned, namely, because it was impossible to describe all the changes which the war had occasioned, and because the report was properly adapted to a time, when things were in their settled order, he certainly ought not to have introduced the commercial measures of France, subsequent to that period; or if he did, he ought like-wise to have stated all the changes which had subsequently taken place in the measures of the other nations, he ought also have stated that since that period, France had broke her existing treaty with us; instead of which, he remarks, that to have endeavored to have described all these changes would have been as useless, since the scenes would have been shifting while under description. He must have well known that the LIBERAL treaty proposed by France required that we should become a PARTY IN THE WAR; he must have well known that this proposal of a new treaty arose altogether out of the then existing war, and was therefore no more a circumstance connected with the settled order of things, than any other war measure of the other belligerent power.
Here in the very introduction then of his report, he departs altogether from the plan laid down, on purpose to impress congress with a belief that France was disposed to make a liberal treaty with us, when he knew (what Genet's published instructions soon after told us) that the fine qua non of this liberal treaty was OUR ENGAGING IN THE WAR.
In specifying the duties imposed on our productions by G. B. the report stated that our tobacco, for their consumption, paid 1/3 sterling the pound, custom and excise, against 10/6 expenses of collection; but he neglected to state, what he must have known, that if our tobacco paid 1/3, the tobacco of all other countries paid nearly treble that sum, 3/6.—He was directed "to report to congress the nature and extent of the privileges and restrictions of our commercial intercourse with other nations;" yet, in relation to a very important article of exportation, he states the 1/3 duty imposed on our production, and omits a duty nearly treble that sum, imposed on a similar production of all other countries, although the very book of rates which furnished him with the one fact must have exhibited the other, close by its side.
This suppression was attempted to be justified, by alleging that the higher duty on the tobacco of other nations was not worth noticing, because G. Britain imported no tobacco from any other country than the United States.—Then the duty of 1/3 on our tobacco could work no injury to us, then it was improper, in the secretary, to notice the heavy expenses of collection; because, there being no competition of foreign tobacco, these heavy expenses, as well as the duty, must fall upon the British consumer: if there was no tobacco, but that of the United States, consumed in Great-Britain, in that case, the duties would not injure us, but the consumer: if, on the contrary, there was a competition of the tobacco of other countries with our's, then the preference given to our's by the discrimination of duties was sufficiently important to be particularly noticed.
Besides, being directed to state facts, it was his duty to have stated this fact, so closely connected with that which he had stated, and left it to congress to make the proper inferences. This omission is the more extraordinary, as in some other parts of the report, where he states a commercial regulation of Great Britain, which is favorable to this country, he endeavors to detract from it by some qualification; thus, after mentioning an advantageous distinction in favor of our bar-iron, he immediately adds, "of which article, however, we do not produce enough for our own use," a circumstance well known to every one, and very unnecessarily introduced; thus, again, after having stated that our exports to Great-Britain and her dominions were twice as great as to France and her dominions, he takes care to qualify this advantage, by endeavoring to prove that the greater part of what the former received from us was re-exported to other countries.
With this disposition thus to qualify and disparage, every advantage, would it not have been but candid to qualify also the disadvantages; and in added, but there is nearly a treble duty on the tobacco of all other countries?
In stating the restrictions on our navigation in Great-Britain, he notices the duty of 15 per ton,
* We have, notwithstanding exported it to other countries; in the year 1790, our export of Iron to Great-Britain, amounted to upwards of 30,000 dollars.
which our vessels pay for light and Trinity dues, more than is paid by British ships, except in the port of London; but he omits the following material circumstances, 1st. That the extra duty, which a British ship pays in our ports more than an American ship, is greater than the extra duty, which an American ship pays in the British ports more than a British ship; 2dly. That our ships are upon a better footing in the ports of Great-Britain than those of any other nation, for while they pay upon the carriage of several of their productions, alien duties, our ships are exempt from them.
He lays great stress upon the exclusion of our vessels from the British West-Indies; but he omits till East-Indies. He mentions the advantages we enjoy by the admission of our vessels into the French West-Indies; but he is silent altogether on the subject of their exclusion from the French East-Indies.
In extolling the liberal policy of France towards the United States, he entirely overlooked this material circumstance, that there was not a benefit granted to our navigation or productions, which was not common to all other nations whatever, except in the solitary article of fish oil, which was the only distinction in our favor.
He states that our woods are free of duty in Great-Britain, whilst those of other countries pay only some small duties; when, on inquiry, it appeared that instead of small duties, the woods of other nations paid very high duties.
There are some other errors of smaller moment in the report, which would have been overlooked, had not the friends of the author made such a parade of its merits.
In the first page, in the list of exports of primary importance, ships are inserted, but no value annexed, though the proposed object of the list is to give the value of each article: the article ought rather to have been altogether omitted, or some pains taken, in the course of three years, to obtain its value: the blank left in the report is an evidence of carelessness and inattention, not to be excused in a work, pretending to such accuracy.
In the 14th page, in recommending the system of free trade, he remarks that, "would even a single nation begin with the United States this system of free commerce, it would be advisable to begin it with that nation;" he then gravely adds—"since it is one by one only that it can be extended to all;" to be sure, it must be, one by one; who ever expected to make treaties with all other nations at the same instant? However true the remark, it is certainly a very frivolous one.
In the 16th page, he says, "were the ocean, which is the common property of all, open to the industry of all, so that every person and vessel should be free to take employment wherever it could be found, the United States would certainly not for the example of appropriating to themselves any portion of the common stock of occupation. But if particular nations grasp at undue shares" &c. &c.
In this passage, which is not a little obscure, he speaks of the freedom of the ocean, as if that were obstructed by the restrictions of which he complains; which is not the case: the United States are not prohibited, in time of peace, or to use his expression, during the settled order of things, from navigating freely and uninterruptedly every part of the ocean; the freedom of admission into the ports and territories of other nations is quite a different thing, and has no connection with the freedom of the ocean; yet the whole of his reasoning turns upon the supposed obstruction of the ocean.
Nations have a right to make what commercial regulations they please, conceiving their own parts and territories, and other nations may reciprocate them: all this is done without obstructing the free navigation of the ocean, about which the reporter makes such a fad lamentation. It is with considerable reluctance we descend to these remarks, which, tho' demonstrative of great inaccuracy of time and inaccuracy of reasoning in a work of three years labor, yet may be thought, by some, to partake too much of a mere verbal criticism. They would certainly have been spared, had not the friends of the reporter ridiculously over-rated the merit of this work, and bloomed the wonderful talents and genius of the writer, avowedly to obscure, by an invidious contrast, those of a competitor, whose friends would have been well content to have left the pretensions of both candidates altogether to the reflecting and sober choice of the people, uninfluenced either by an exhibition of their defects or by a display of their excellencies. But the antecedent steps which have been pursued on one side, have not only justified, but even called for, the retaliatory measures which have been adopted by the other. Retaliatory measures are not only justified on the principles of self-defence, but even on the very principles of Mr. Jefferson himself in the report now under consideration. If his friends feel sore at the exposure of his errors, they have only themselves to accuse; their conduct has provoked, nay even exhausted an examination, which he inclination alone of the examiner could never have suggested. The nature and tendency of the commercial measures which Mr. Jefferson recommended to counteract those of other nations, will form the subject of another number.
PHOCION.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MR. FENNO,
A WRITER in your paper under the assumed name of a federalist has taken up the pen to vindicate Mr. Jefferson's opinions on the subject of the Negro Slaves of the United States, and weakly attempts to remove the inconsistencies which Phocion had charged him with on that subject. Let us examine how he succeeds. The charge was that Mr. Jefferson, at one period, considered the blacks as an inferior race of animals, and at another, as being equal to the whites. Now the writer admits the former part of the charge in substance, and even derives from thence an evidence of Mr. Jefferson's regard for the black, and the general freedom of mankind so much the prouder, as he may think the black inferior to the whites. "If Mr. Jefferson," says the writer, conceives this illiterate description of men inferior to ourselves in the present powers of their minds, it is surely humane, and magnanimous to pro-

pose for them the elevating condition of political freedom."
The writer evades the second part of the charge, which marks Mr. Jefferson's inconsistency, viz. his letter to Bancker, the Negro, wherein he asserts the equality of the natural genius of the blacks with the whites; he is totally silent in respect to that famous letter, which was a direct contradiction to his opinions, expressed in the notes on Virginia; but he proceeds to explain Mr. Jefferson's emancipation scheme, which he tells us was only to operate in favor of the posterity of the Negroes. This explanation makes the matter worse, as far as it would have affected the interests of the Southern states: the present holders of slaves would not thank Mr. Jefferson for leaving them all the old, superannuated and useless Negroes, and liberating all the young and useful ones; such a scheme would be indeed an aggravation of the injury. What provision is a Southern planter, whose whole wealth is derived from slaves, to make for his children, if all the young Negroes are to be set free, as soon as born, or at the age, when they begin to be useful, and all the old Negroes are to be left on the estate as a burden? If Mr. Jefferson's scheme is to take place, much better to liberate them all at once, old and young.
The writer next attempts to apologize for Mr. Jefferson's transportation project, by asserting that there was to be no seizing and shipping and binding, but they were merely to be colonized, he does not say where, but thinks the interior part of Virginia or Kentucky: this, however, by no means agrees with Mr. Jefferson's views, for he expressly says in his Notes, p. 154, "the slave, when freed, must be removed beyond the reach of mixture;" and therefore colonizing them into the interior parts of Virginia would not prevent the evil apprehended, that of staining the blood of the whites. It is evident then that his object was to ship them to some foreign country, that it was some project like that afterwards adopted by the Sierra Leone company, who sent a number of free persons to the coast of Africa, where many of them miserably perished. The term Colonizing imports a sending to some remote country; and the other part of this wild project, namely, "the sending vessels, at the same time, to other parts of the world for an equal number of white inhabitants," clearly confirms it. The idea was, to send off these emancipated black children in the vessels which were to bring back an equal number of whites. This very extravagant project the apologist dwells on as an evidence of Mr. Jefferson's humanity and magnanimity. The black children, it is to be observed, were to be, against their consent, separated from their parents, and colonized to some distant region. Suppose they refused to go, must they not be seized, bound and compelled to go? If not, the project would fall through; and to complete the humanity and magnanimity of this noble scheme, the poor old parents, thus bereft of their children, were to remain in slavery, deprived of that which alone can render old age comfortable, the aid and company of their children.
Such was the project of this great philosopher, philanthropist and philogynist!
The writer attempts to retort the charge of inconsistency on Phocion, for accusing Mr. Jefferson at one time of degrading the blacks , and at another of befriending them : Phocion stated the fact, to show Mr. Jefferson's inconsistency; the truth is that Mr. Jefferson has injured his character with many of the friends of abolition by his degrading opinion of the blacks, and he has alarmed many of the Southern citizens by his project of emancipation; and thus it always is with inconsistent characters, who aim at pleasing every body: these half-way politicians must count upon perpetually entangling themselves in contradictions.
The writer is surprised that Mr. Jefferson should be censured for wishing to emancipate the blacks, when all the Southern states, except Georgia, have prohibited the slave trade. Does this writer suppose that the people of those states are so blind, as not to see the difference between prohibiting the importation of any more slaves , and emancipating those already in the country ? Mr. Jefferson, he tells us, had proposed an article in the Declaration of Independence, censuring the kings of Great-Britain for annihilating the American laws to prohibit the slave-trade. Mr. Jefferson carried the first law in Virginia for abolishing the slave trade. Mr. Jefferson, in conformity with the equal birth rights of men, proposed in Virginia a plan for emancipating all slaves born after passing the act. Admit all this, yet the same Mr. Jefferson did propose that, when freed, they should be transported or colonized to some distant region, beyond the reach of mixture. Thus it appears from the very explanation given by the apologist himself that the scheme was rather worse than was stated by Phocion, not only as it regarded the master, but as it regarded the slave; for as to the former, all his young slaves were to be emancipated, without any compensation or equivalent, leaving the old ones as a burden on his estate, and, as to the latter, the children were to be torn from their parents, no lessens volens, transported, shipped off or colonized to some distant region.
PHILO-PHOCION.
Patterson Lottery.
STATE OF THE WHEEL.
  1 Prize of 5000 1 5000   2 1000 2 2000   1 500 1 500   5 200 5 1000   20 100 20 2000   90 50 90 4500   165 25 165 4125   The five last drawn tickets, 1000 each. 5000 
Being all the valuable prizes, besides a full proportion of the 10 dollars.
As the Lottery is considerably more than one third drawn, the value of the undrawn tickets is considerably increased, and it is worth the notice of those who hold tickets in the old scheme, that they can exchange their tickets for those in the above, if they apply soon, and at a moderate advance considering the now real value of an undrawn ticket.
The tickets being nearly all sold, the drawing in future will be oftener, and the Lottery soon finished. November 12.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12, 1796.
GEN. FRELINGHUYSEN'S RESIGNATION.
An obliging Correspondent has favored us with the following letter.
Trenton, November 9, 1796.
Sir,
IMPELLED by the duty which I owe to a large young family, I am constrained to resign, and I do hereby resign my seat in the Senate of the United States of America.
In doing this, I anticipate, with no small degree of pain, the censure of some good men, unacquainted with my circumstances, who may conceive that I was in duty bound to continue in that station until the expiration of the constitutional term. But I trust they will be convinced of the propriety of my conduct when I sincerely assure them that the derangement of my private affairs, by so long an absence from home, and the consequent sacrifice I have made, have so greatly exceeded my expectations, that could I have foreseen them, no existing consideration, at the time of my appointment, could have induced me to accept of it.
I cannot, sir, in justice to my feelings, conclude this letter, without expressing my sincere and lively gratitude for the confidence placed in me by my fellow-citizens—A gratitude which it shall be the study of the remainder of my life to evince, by a persevering attachment to their rights and privileges.
I am, sir,
Your most obedient servant, FREDERICK FRELINGHUYSEN.
To the honorable James H. Imlay, Esq. chairman of the joint meeting of the Legislature of New-Jersey.
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
CHARLESTON, October 25.
By a gentleman who came passenger in the brig Aurora, arrived here in 33 days from Amsterdam, we are informed, that, while he lay in the Texel, he received two letters from Amsterdam, dated 19 September, one of which mentioned that it was reported that day, that in consequence of the French army retiring towards the Rhine, after Jourdan's check, the Imperial army had advanced and taken possession of Frankfort. The other letter gave it as the report of the day, that the King of Prussia and the prince of Hesse Cassel had declared war against the Emperor. The Northern French army, which was in Holland, had received orders to reinforce Jourdan. In consequence of these orders, 20,000 French troops had marched for the Rhine.
When capt. Philips left the Texel, the Dutch fleet, consisting of sixteen sail of the line and eight or ten frigates, was there, completely manned and fitted for sea. There was no appearance of peace being concluded between France and either of the belligerent powers, when the Aurora left Amsterdam.
NORFOLK, November 8.
Latest accounts from Newfoundland, received by the Lynx, British sloop of war, arrived in Hampton road, from Halifax.
HALIFAX, October 22.
Wednesday arrived here capt. Warren, in a schr. from St. John's, Newfoundland, in 21 days passage. Capt. Warren informs, that on his way here, he touched at the Bay of Bulls—that he found that whole settlement burnt and destroyed, and some of the inhabitants who had fled to the woods, had returned, and were endeavoring to put up small huts to shelter them from the winter. Amongst the vessels destroyed at the Bay of Bulls, was a valuable brig from London, which had touched there and had had not discharged any part of her cargo. She belonged to the house Hill & Co.—No accounts had been received at St. John's of the fleet having been at any other principal harbour of the island, or of their having done so much damage as from their force might have been expected.—They have destroyed a number of bankers, and we do not find that they have preserved any of the vessels which have fallen into their hands. At St. John's they have been under no apprehension of an attack from them; nevertheless, every measure had been taken by Sir James Wallace to give them a warm reception, should they have the folly to attempt it. Upwards of 4000 men have been embodied there for the defence of the place. Captain Warren also informs, that intelligence had been received at St. John's, that the Quebec fleet had got safely thro' the Straights of Belleisle. A flag of truce, with a number of persons who had been taken by the French, had arrived at St. John's. Captain Warren further informs, that 14 days ago he spoke a shallop from Fair-Island, and learnt that another vessel had arrived at an adjacent harbour, with a number of masters of vessels and others who had been prisoners on board the admiral's ship. By this vessel they were informed, that seven sail of the fleet had gone into St. Lawrence harbour, in the bay of Placentia, and that they were expecting the return of two of their ships, which had been detached to the northward, and immediately after their rejoining the fleet, it was supposed they would quit the coast. They had been into St. Pierre's, and had burnt the church and government-house, which had been left standing.
ALEXANDRIA, November 8.
At the close of the poll opened yesterday for this town and county, to choose an Elector of President and Vice President of the United States, the votes stood as follows:
For Charles Simms, Esq. 185 D. C. Brent, Esq. 171
We have not yet heard from the two other counties composing the district.
[Letters from Virginia inform that Mr. Brent is elected—and that col. Powell would probably be chosen for the neighboring district.]
BALTIMORE, November 9. IN CONGRESS—October 5, 1787.
On a report of the secretary for foreign affairs, to whom were referred two letters from the hon. John Adams, of the 24th and 27th January last.
Resolved, That Congress entertain a high sense of the services which Mr. Adams has rendered to the United States, in the execution of the various important trusts which they have from time to time committed to him, and that the thanks of Congress be presented to him, for the patriotism, perseverance, integrity and diligence, with which he has ably and faithfully served his country.
C. THOMSON, Sec'y.
Messrs. Yundt & Brown,
Please to insert the above as the highest proof that can be obtained, of Mr. Adams having served his country to the satisfaction of those who had the best opportunity to judge of his conduct.
A CORRESPONDENT.
BALTIMORE, November 10.
As the Election will continue three days longer, it was judged improper to publish a statement of the polls, until finally closed; we learn, however, that the votes for the county stood last evening nearly in the following proportion:
For Col. Howard 302 Dr. Arreher 127
We have not learnt precisely, the number of votes for the town, but are informed that Mr. Duvall is considerably ahead.
NEW-YORK, November 9.
The assembly have passed the bill making certain alterations in the appointment of the charter officers of the cities of New-York, Albany, and Hudson. This bill takes away the necessity of appointing those officers on a particular day, and enables the Mayor and Recorder of New-York to hold a court, without the attendance of an alderman, retaining however a right of an Alderman to a seat on the bench as before.
The question of adjournment has this day been taken in the Senate of this state, and carried by the casting vote of the President—should the Assembly concur, the Legislature will remove to Albany.
NEW-YORK, November 11.
The question of adjournment, on the resolution of the Senate, was yesterday taken up in the assembly. The previous question was moved and negatived by a majority of one—The main question was then put, and after considerable debate, was carried in the affirmative, by a majority of three.
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE LIST.
PHILADELPHIA, November 12.
   ARRIVED. Days.     Ship South Carolina, Garman, Charleston 10   Sch. Regulator, Russell, North Carolina 7   CLEARED.   Schr. Lively, Clark, Surinam   Nancy, James, Fredericksburgh   Brig Neptune, Rhodes, from Boston, via Norfolk, bound for Philadelphia, is put into New-York  
NEW-YORK, Nov. 9.
   ARRIVED. Days.     Brig Apollo, Robinson, Savannah   Sloop Romeo, Charleston   CHARLESTON, October 25.   ARRIVED.   Brig Aurora, Phillips, Amsterdam 33   Schooner Joseph, Dethon, Boston 7  
Post Office, Philadelphia, 12th Nov. '96.
LETTERS for the British Packet for Falmouth, will be received at this Office, until Tuesday the 15th inst. at 12 o'clock noon.
EMANUEL WALKER,
No. 70, South Front Street,
Has for Sale,
  30 Hogsheads tobacco of Richmond inspection.   25 do. do. of Petersburg do.   25 do. do. of Fredericksburg do.   50 do. do. of Alexandria.   Nov. 12. mw&fjt. 
For Sale by JOHN J. PARRY, No. 38, S. Second near Chestnut-Street, A few excellent GOLD WATCHES, From Forty to One Hundred Dollars, And SILVER WATCHES,
Of various prices—all warranted.
An assortment of Chains, Seals, Keys, and Trinkets, Eight Day Clocks supplied, and Clocks & Watches repaired with dispatch and great care. Best Watch Glasses by the gross.
November 12. tu&f&sw
To sail the 17th instant, For Bristol, The new ship Philadelphia, Theodore Bliss master, now on her second voyage; has elegant accommodations for passengers fails remarkably fast.—For freight or passage apply to the master, or to
Thomas and John Clifford.
Nov. 12. tts
Philadelphia, 6th November, 1796.
ALL persons desirous to contract to furnish for the Army of the United States, the following articles, or any portion of them, are requested to send in their proposals sealed up on or before the 15th December next to
Tench Francis, Purveyor.
  952 Pair of leather breeches, The patterns may be viewed at Samuel Hodgdon's, Esq. public Store on the first wharf above Arch-Street.   252 Pair of boots,   1042 Artillery hats,   2108 Infantry hats,   4600 Pair of shoes, Nos 1: 8000 Pair of shoes, No. 2.   November 8. tu & fjt 
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to
Wm. Blackburn,
No. 64, South Second-Street.
October 31. mw&fjt
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, Price 37 1/2 Cents.
The Pretensions of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency, EXAMINED,
And the Charges against John Adams REFUTED.
Akddressed to the Citizens of America in general, and, particularly,
To the Electors of the President.
Sold by W. YOUNG, MILLS & SON, Corner of Second and Chestnut-Streets.
November 5.
147
This Day is Published,
For the Author, (price 25 cents)
And Sold by B. DAVIES, No. 63, High-Street, and by the other Booksellers in the City,
TIT FOR TAT;
Or, A Purge for a Pill.
Being an answer to a scurrilous pamphlet, lately published, entitled, "A Pill for Porcupine."
To which is added,
A Poetical Rhapsody on the Times,
Describing the Disasters of an Emigrant.
"To hear an open slander is a curse."
"But not to find an answer is a worse."
"This you get, Booby Squit,
"Because you would chatter:
"Since you're for flinging dirt,
"We'll try who best can spatter."
Paddy Whack.
November 4.
Lottery and Broker's Office,
No. 64, South Second Street.
TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a
Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery.
Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lottery, both of which are now drawing—Information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination.
The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property.
Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring.
Wm. Blackburn.
Philadelphia, August 18, 1796.
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FOR SALE.
A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing.
The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat.
The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by
Mordecai Lewis,
Oct. 31. raw Surviving Executor
SAMUEL RICHARDET
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANT'S COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia:
The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.
Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar.
Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries.
The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season.
Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar.
The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite.
SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored.
Philadelphia, April 19.
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TAKE NOTICE.
THE Creditors of Grubb and Paine, late of Lancaster, or Dauphin Counties, Merchants; are hereby informed that the subscribers are appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, as Commissioners, to audit, settle, and finally adjust the accounts of Mordelcais Lewis, trustee, appointed by Peter Grubb, for the benefit of the creditors of the said Peter Grubb and William Paine, as well as the debts and demands of the creditors of the said Grubb and Paine. Therefore, this is to give notice, that we have agreed to have

James Musgrave, GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,
No. 42, fourth Second-Street. HAS just received an assortment of Plated Ware and Jewellery, Plated Tea and Coffee Urns, Coffee Pots, Tea ditto, Casks from 5 to 8 bottles, Sugar and Cream Basons, Bottle Stands, Baskets, high Candlesticks, Brackets and Chamber Duto, Brandy Stones, a variety of Silver and Plated Shoe Latches, Spurs, &c. warranted of the best plate; Ladies and Gentlemen's Gold Watch Chains, Scales and Keys; Necklaces, Neck Chains, Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Lockets, Breast Pins, Stone Knot Buckles, with many other articles in the above branches.
He has likewise received an extensive assortment of japanned tea and coffee Urns, perfum, blues, brown black and gold.
All kinds of work in the gold and silver line; miniature sets, and hair work executed as usual. November 9. mth & f
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his School on Monday the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms ,
In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of the same days.
In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels.
Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday evening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season.
For terms, &c., enquire at his house, No. 134, Market-Street.
Oct. 17. mth
Treasury of the United States.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of five per annum per annum.
1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, entitled an act in addition to an act, intitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, viz. "First, by dividends to be made on the last day of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital."
2d. All distinction between payments on account of Interest and Principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I do make, constitute and appoint my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) funding in my name in the books of (here describing the stock) where the stock is credited from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also to an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and substitute, and to do all lawful acts necessary for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day of
Sealed and Delivered in presence of,
BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of
before me personally came
within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day and year last aforesaid.
Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury.
SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States.
July 23. mth & f
By Authority.
Schuylkill Bridge Lottery.
Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-Street.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY
For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.
 1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000  1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000  3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000  4 do. of 2,000 do. 8,000  20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000  30 do. of 500 do. 15,000  50 do. of 200 do. 10,000  100 do. of 100 do. 10,000  300 do. of 50 do. 15,000  1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor of the first drawn no. 500  5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessor of the five last drawn nos. 15,000  9,450 do. of 15 do. 141,750  10,054 Prizes 300,000  10,046 Blanks 300,000 
30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kephart, William Witman, Joseph Hiefler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Kelm, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796.
Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, a Patterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. October 7. mth & f
ROWLAND PARRY. GOLD SMITH & JEWELLER,
No. 36, CHESTNUT-STREET. HAS just opened a large and elegant assortment of PLATED WARE and JEWELLERY, japanned Tea and Coffee Urns, of different patterns, Ivory Handled Knives and Forks, Knife Cakes, &c. &c. the above articles (particularly the plated) are of a very superior quality, it is presumed they will merit the attention of those who wish to purchase, to whom they are respectfully offered on equitable terms.
P. S. Sets of Silver Plate, Mounting rings and Lockets, Miniature Settings, and every thing in Gold and Silver, made in the best manner.
Nov. 8. mth & f
A few Pipes of WINE,
Imported in the brig FAME, from Madeira, to be held by MORDECAI LEWIS, Who has also to dispose of on reasonable terms, IRISH LINENS, well assorted BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS WIDE NANKENS COSSAS and BAFTAS RAVENS DUCK DIAPERS QUICK SILVER CHINA ROLL BRIMSTONE, &c. Other 27. mth & f
Imported in the late arrivals,
And to be Sold by JACOB PARKE, No. 49, North side of High-Street, Philadelphia,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, &c.
AMONGST WHICH ARE SMITH'S Anvils, Vices, and Files; Saw-mill, Cross-cut, Hand, and other Saws; Carpenter's Planes, Chisels, and other Tools; Carving Chisels and Gouges; Locks, Hinges, Bolts and Latches; Nails, Springs, Tacks, and Screws; Frying-Pans; Smoothing-Irons; Shovels and Tongs; Coffee Mills; Candlesticks; Snuffers; Warming-Pans; Table Knives and Forks; Riding Whips; Bay-leaf Pen, and other Pocket Knives; Razors, Scissors; Needles; Ivory and Horn Combs; best Kirby Fifth Hooks; brass Cabinet Furniture; Waggon Boxes; Sheet Brads; plated and tin'd Bridle Bits and Stirrups; into sa die Nails; Girth and Straining Webbs—with most kinds of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Saddlery, Brass Wares, &c. &c. October 24. mth & f
To be Rented,
A Small and Convenient BREWERY, at Morrisville, opposite Trenton. ALL the Apparatus for Brewing new and in good repair: A number of Barrels and Half Barrels will also be rented. Possession may be had at any time. Enquire of Mr. Garrett Cottinger in Philadelphia, or Mr. Robert Morris, jun. or Daniel Mun at Morrisville. October 20, 1796. mth & f
William Gardner, No. 62, SOUTH FRONT-STREET,
Has received by the late arrivals from Liverpool and Glasgow,
An assortment of DRY GOODS,
Which he will dispose of upon low terms, for cash or the usual credit, by the piece or package—
CAMBRICKS. Printed Calicoes and Chintzes
Printed Handkerchiefs and Shawls
Jaconet and Book Mullins, well assorted.
Do. do. tambooured do.
Do. do. Handk's and Shawls do.
White and coloured threads
Diaper and diaper table cloths
Cotton check and check handkerchiefs
Striped and coloured nankens
Dimities and quiltings
Tapes and garters
Cotton counterpanes
Mens and womens gloves
Plats and stockings
Osnaburghs, bed-ticks and brown Holland
Stationary, &c. &c. &c. November 3. mth
To be Sold,
60,400 Acres of Land.
Lying on the River Alleghany, in the county of Northumberland, in the State of Pennsylvania.
400 Acres Land,
In Bald Eagle township, Northumberland county aforesaid.
50,000 Acres Land,
Lying on the waters of the Oconee and Canouchee rivers, in the county of Washington, in the state of Georgia.
174,000 Acres Land,
Lying on the waters of the Oconee and Canouchee rivers, in the county of Montgomery, in the state of Georgia.
31,033 Acres Land,
Lying in Orangeburgh district, in the state of South Carolina. And,
146,986 Acres Land,
Lying in Charleston district, in the said state of South Carolina.
An Half-acre Lot of Ground,
In the town of Richmond, Virginia. The above Lands will be sold low.—Apply to George Meade. Philadelphia, 11th Nov. 1796. mth & f
New Hat and Hosier Store,
WHOLESALE, and RETAIL,
By WILLIAM M'DOUGALL,
No. 134 Market-Street, 3d door from the corner of Fourth, South Side.
Mens Black American and English Hats, of various qualities and prices.
Ditto Drabs and Green-unders.
Ladies' ditto black.
And a large assortment of fancy ditto
Coloured Beavers
With a great variety of elegant and fashionable trimmings &c.
Youth's black and drab coloured ditto.
Children's fancy ditto
All kinds of silk, silk and cotton, cotton and thread hose
Knit coloured Pantaloon
Ditto Drawers
Ditto Brocces Pancans
Silk Gloves
Knotted, coloured ditto, cotton.
A quantity of mending cotton, assorted colours.
N. B. The hats finished in the newest fashion. Oct. 17. mth & f
TO BE SOLD, A LEASE for four years, from the 23th March next, to four capital and beautiful FARMS, called
PROSPECT-HILL,
Situated within one quarter of a mile from the Brandywine Mills, and half a mile from the borough of Wilmington.
The dwelling house is built of stone, two stories high, genteely finished, and contains four handsome rooms on a floor besides an entry, with capital garrets, and convenient cellars.
It is generally thought to command the most agreeable prospect of the Delaware, from the house of that name to the Cape. This prospect is greatly embellished by a full view of a vast body of meadow, through which the Christian and Brandywine creeks are seen winding in beautiful meanders.
Near the house is a kitchen, a spacious stone-tub and hay-loft, a barn, a carriage house, milk-house, &c. and a well of as pure water as any on the continent.
The garden contains an acre and quarter of land, abounding with fruit, and particularly with peach trees, of the very best kind, brought from Maryland, and in full bearing.
There is, moreover, on the place, a young, apple orchard beginning to bear, and several old trees that produce abundantly, besides cherry and other ornamental trees, in great numbers.
The farm consists of nearly sixty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of encumbrances, except taxes, twenty of which are now in excellent clover and timothy, and ten more will be ready for sowing next spring.
A residence of nearly 2 years has convinced the subscriber that the situation is remarkably healthy. The great post road from Philadelphia to the Southward runs within seventy yards of the house.
In a word, the beauties and conveniences of this situation cannot be enumerated in an advertisement, and when examined, will probably command the attention of any person who is desirous of living at one of the most elegant country seats on the continent.
The purchaser may enter on the premises next spring, or perhaps, this fall, if application be immediately made to Doctor NICHOLAS WAY, in Philadelphia, to Doctor WHARTON, on the premises, or in his absence, to Mr. GEORGE TRUITT, in Wilmington.
A quantity of excellent Hay, Grain in the ground, some Stock, &c. may be had by the purchaser at the time of sale. Nov. 7. codif
To be Sold,
AT PUBLIC VENDUE.
On Thursday the 6th day of April next, at 12 o'clock, at Dougherty's tavern, in the town of Lynchburg, in Virginia, the following lands, situate in the said state, viz.
No. 1.—430 Acres,
Of excellent land on the waters of Back-creek, in Frederick county, on the great road leading to the South Branch, about ten miles from Winchester, 100 acres of which is rich bottom, a fine stream running through it, with several springs, the trees in the bottom are chiefly sugar maple, black walnut, hickory and locust. There is a log dwelling and out-houses, some meadow made, and 40 acres of upland cleared. On this tract there is a good mill-seat, where an under-mill might be erected.
No. 2.—800 Acres.
Situate in Hampshire county, on the north branch of the Potomack, and on a branch called Cabin-run, about eight miles from Fort Cumberland. On this tract is a large quantity of rich bottom, fit for meadow or the culture of hemp, the upland remarkably good, being chiefly timbered with walnut and hickory. The above tract is in two surveys of 400 acres each.
No. 3.—200 Acres.
Situate in Franklin county, about ten miles from Winchester. On this tract there is a dwelling house and part of the land is cleared, the remainder is finely timbered.
No. 4.—A Lot of Ground.
In the town of Woodstock, Shenandoah county, whereon is erected a two story house, and other improvements, and a ten acre lot for the convenience of said town lot.
No. 5.—250 Acres.
Situate about two miles from Woodstock. Part of this tract is in cultivation, is finely timbered, and a good quantity of meadow may be made.
No. 6.—400 Acres.
Situate in Hampshire county, on George Andes's mill run, on a branch of the Cacapon. This tract is finely timbered, there is good bottom land, which might be easily converted into meadow.
No. 7.—One moiety of 5000 Acres.
Lying on the waters of Hughes's river, in Harrison county. This was purchased at one quarter of a dollar per acre, cash above 8 years ago.
No. 8.—41,000 Acres.
Lying in the counties of Wythe, Washington, and Grayson (the greater part in Wythe,) on the waters of Cripple creek and Fox creek, branches of New River, and on the fourth fork of Holstein.
No. 9.—10,000 Acres.
Lying in the county of Hardy, on the waters of Great Cacapon and North River.
The terms of payment will be one third part of the purchase money to be paid in hand at the time of executing the deed or deeds of conveyance, the remaining two thirds to be paid in equal installments, at 12, 18, and 24 months thereafter securing those payments by mortgaging the premises.
Should any person wish to purchase at private sale, application may be made to John Holker, Esq., near Winchester; David Holmes, Esq., of Winchester; or by letters, (post paid,) to the subscriber in Philadelphia, being the owner of said lands, who will personally attend the sale on the day abovenominated.
George Meade.
Philadelphia, 2d of November 1796. mth & f
For Sale.
7 cases coarse hats
Copper-bottoms and sheets
Shot, all sizes, patent and common
Sheet and bar lead
English shoes and boots in cases
Tin plates
Gold watches
Taunton ale in cases. Apply to Simon Walker, 124, So. Fourth Street. Nov. 8. mth & f
Washington Lottery.
The 36th and 37th days' drawing of the Washington Lottery, No. 2, are received at the office No. 234, Market-Street, where tickets may be examined.
N. B. Information given where tickets in all the other lotteries may be procured. November 10, 1796. mth & f
Just Imported,
In the schooner Lucy, Capt. Prows, from Madeira, and to be sold by
ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT,
Best London particular Madeira Wine,
Three years old,
In pipes, hogsheads, and quarter casks, fit for immediate use.—They have also for sale,
A few bags of Juniper Berries. October 28. mth & f
FOR SALE,
A few hundreds of choice New-England RUM,
A number of barrels of BEEF, and PORK,
And a few kegs of LARD, of a superior quality.
Inquire at No. 71, north Water-Street. November 8, 1796. mth & f
James M'Alpin, Taylor,
No. 3, South Fourth Street.
RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors.
He has on hand an extensive assortment of the
Most Fashionable GOODS,
And of the best quality, suitable for the season.
At this Shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most
Rational manner, and on the shortest notice.—He will
thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctual attention to them. November 10. mth & f
Washington Lottery.
TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-Street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection.
Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 36th and 37th days returns are received.
The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. November 10. mth & f
Washington Canal Lottery,
No. 1.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorized the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. 1.