Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-12-30 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1345.]
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. SÔLE, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August...
Clocks and Watches.
LESLIE AND PRICE,
No. 79, MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES...
Imported from London & Liverpool, EARLY WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted Wine Bottles in hampers...
Also on hand,
Madeira wine, very old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks Holland gin in pipes, first quality Anchors of different sizes...
Thomas & John Ketland,
Walnut-Street Wharf. Nov. 15.
FOR SALE.
The fast-sailing Schooner ORION; Seventy tons burthen; fitted moorings old; her frame is of the best of white oak...
Excellent pickled Salmon in barrels,
the best of American Mts Beef, and some very excellent Boston manufactured Chocolate. December 26.
For Sligo and Killibegs,
The American Ship NANCY, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to William Bell;
Who has for sale,
4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens 25 Pipes Brandy Madeira Wine; Indigo; Russia Mats.
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. October 31.
For Sale, or Charter,
The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PYLE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792, of live-oak and red cedar, and was sheathed 13 months ago, she has just had a complete out-fit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expence.
For terms apply to
Philip Nicklin & Co.
Who have for sale on board said vessel, 27 cases of fine yellow paint. 9 boxes and 12 bundles of writing slates. 1 box ink stands and note presses. 14 bales of sail canvas.
And on hand,
Imperial Hylon, and } TEAS. Souchong 40,000 pieces Nankeens of the first quality. 19 tubs Quicksilver. 2 chks Bandannu handkerchiefs. A few chests Manchester goods well assorted in Cordeuroys, thicksets, Ginghams, Muffinets, Dimities, &c. 3 boxes black sewing silk. 180 crates Queens ware well assorted. 10 tons sheet lead. Nails assorted, flat and sharp points. London Particular, } Madeira Wine in pipes London Market, } and hogheads. New-York Market, } 2 pipes and 10 hogheads Teneriffe wine. 8 Nerves - Maple Root. 230 logs Mahogany. Nov. 7.
NOTICE.
Those Gentlemen who hold any of the undermentioned Notes or Drafts (whether due or not) are requested to meet at the City-Tavern on WEDNESDAY NEXT, at 6 o'clock in the evening; at which time an arrangement will be proposed which it is expected will be satisfactory to the holders. Edward Fox's notes in favor of James Greenleaf. James Greenleaf's notes in favor of Edward Fox. James Greenleaf's drafts on Edward Fox. Abraham Dubois's note to Edward Fox. Edward Fox's note to Abraham Dubois. James Greenleaf's drafts on Abraham Dubois. At the request of a major part of the Gentlemen interested. EDWARD FOX. December 29.
A PRINT.
MR. SAVAGE begs leave to inform the subscribers to the Portrait of DAVID RITTENHOUSE, L. L. D. R. S. President of the American Philosophical Society, that it is ready for delivery. Subscribers may have their prints put into elegant gilt and burnished frames, finished every way in a much better manner than those things are generally done, at nine dollars each, print included. Third door west of Tenth-street, in Chestnut-Street. December 29.
WANTED,
A MECHANIC, to erect Spinning and Weaving Machines by water, such as are used at my manufactory—Apply to JAMES DAVENPORT, No. 401, North Front-Street. N. B. None need apply but a complete mechanic, and a man of stability. Globe Mill, December 29, 1796.
SALT PETRE.
A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-Street. November 5.
North-American Land Company.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders that an election will be held at the company's office, on Saturday the 31st December, agreeably to the articles of association, for a board of managers, to consist of five Directors and a Secretary. $35.
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, SOUTH THIRD-STREET, Has received per the Diana, from London, Clouded and Striped Spanish Swandowns Clouded Erminates and Molekins Striped do. and do. Figured Manillas Scarlet Figured Erminates Printed Florinets Do. Cassimets and Cassimere 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.
Insurance Company of North-America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in this company are desired to take notice that the second Tuesday in January, (being the 20th day of the month) is the day fixed by charter for the election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. The election will be held at their office, and commence at 11 o'clock A. M. The subject of the bye-laws of the Corporation will be submitted to their consideration at this meeting. EBENEZER HAZARD, Sec'y. Dec. 12.
FOR SALE,
At Whitefides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second-Street. Imperial } Hyson Skia. Hyson, } Fresh Teas. } Souchong, Young Hyson, } Bohem. Dec. 9.
INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday the 9th January next, at 11 o'clock. And agreeably to the act of incorporation a statement of the affairs of the company, will then be laid before them. SAMUEL W. FISHER, Sec'y. Philadelphia, December 19, 1796. dt 9th Jan.
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 318, HIGH-STREET. GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library, without any advance upon his former exceeding low prices, which for several years past have in so distinguished a manner recommended them to notice. Printed Catalogues containing the most extensive collection of the latest English and Irish Editions ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application. Orders addressed to G. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctually attended to. A number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf, ov. 3.
TO BE SOLD,
A PLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow. A great part of the arable land is in a high state of cultivation, and very natural to the production of Red Clover On said plantation there is a genteel two-story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a good dry cellar under the whole; together with a barn, corn-crib and carriage-house. The garden is large, and contains a good collection of the best kinds of grafted and inoculated fruit trees; the orchard consists of about three hundred grafted apple trees. Any person inclined to purchase said premises, may be informed of the terms by applying to ANDREW HUNTER. July 29.
A few hogheads of choice N. E. Rum, and a quantity of LARD, for sale; Enquire at No. 71, North Water-Street. December 24. dtw
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c.
This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foldick, from London, And FOR SALE by GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE, Corner of Walnut and Second-Street, A most capital and extensive Assortment of GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c. Among which are, Five kinds Asparagus Three kinds Cresses Four Beets Twelve Onion Twenty-five Beans Thirteen Radish Six Beets Fifteen Turnip Eleven Broccoli Fifteen Peas Twenty-six Cabbage Six Savoy Six Carrot Four Parsnip Three Cauliflower Twenty-three Melon Five Celery Twenty-one Lettuce Ten Cucumber Common and Lemon Thyme Cured leaf and sprigged Parsley Pot Marjoram Balm Thyme Mangel Wurtzel Leek Kail Shallots Rape Seed Rye Grass Saint Foin Lucerne Red and white Clover Timothy, &c. &c. With a curious collection of the most esteemed FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS, Being the most extensive ever imported into this city. The above are from a capital Seedman in London, and are warranted fresh and good. Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17. dtf.
Table with 3 columns: Five kinds, Asparagus, Three kinds, Cresses. Rows include: Four, Beets, Twelve, Onion; Twenty-five, Beans, Thirteen, Radish; Six, Beets, Fifteen, Turnip; Eleven, Broccoli, Fifteen, Peas; Twenty-six, Cabbage, Six, Savoy; Six, Carrot, Four, Parsnip; Three, Cauliflower, Twenty-three, Melon; Five, Celery, Twenty-one, Lettuce; Ten, Cucumber.
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. Crafs. 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. Hanglats, 1st and 2nd sort. Horse Hair uncured. Russia Bat Iron. Do. Hoop Iron. Do. Nail Rods. 10 Tons Otkum and Junk. St. Petersburg Clean Hemp. For Sale by Philips, Craniond, & Co. October 12.
Old London particular Madeira Wine, Landing from on board the barque Eagle, Capt. Bates, and for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves. November 23. codef
Cheap French China.
THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too inordinate in the manufactures, give notice that they will sell at prime cost the remaining stock on hand, consisting of Dessert Sets, Tea-Table Sets Separate Cups and Saucers Groups and Figures Alabaster Vases Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, Besides India Japan'd Toilet Deks, Chairs, Tables and Quadrille Boxes. PASQUIER & Co. No. 91, South Second-Street. December 5th.
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 3 inches, of different lengths. Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27. dtf
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, and particularly those who have been the means of his success, in a numerous, obstinate and dangerous disease 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 uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them. Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience. The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and patronage. N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be introduced. Nov. 5.
WM. HOLDERNESSE, 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 Muffins 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 Marleilles and Cotton Counterpanes Rose Blankets assorted—&c. &c. October 26.
For Sale,
By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels Ditto Herring and Mackerel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kentials Fine and coarse Salt Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work December 1.
For Sale,
A capital stand for business—That well known tavern, the Ewe and Lambs, North Front Street, No. 333, in the Northern Liberties; a brick house containing nine fire-places, and ten rooms well finished; good stables and chair-house, with a frame-house on Water Street; the building stands on four lots, seventeen feet front each, making a front on front-street, thirty-four feet, and nearly the same on Water-street, and is one hundred and forty feet deep from street to street, subject to £3. 10s. each lot per annum, ground rent. This property is near the hay-foals, and public docks, easy communication with the Delaware waters and advantageously situated for business of various kinds. The above premises are now rented until December next at £175 per annum.—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 12. $xwaw6w.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from Messrs. Blair M'Clenachan and Patrick Moore, of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore, and from Blair M'Clenachan in his separate capacity; to which, by the laws of the land, all the joint as well as separate property of the said Gentlemen, is, and ought to be, liable. And whereas it is clearly and satisfactorily ascertained, that Mr. Blair M'Clenachan, of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston, his son-in-law, to his daughter, Miss M'Clenachan, and to his son, George M'Clenachan, several large and valuable real estates, as well as considerable personal property, in the city and county of Philadelphia, in the county of Lancaster, in the county of New-Castle on Delaware, and elsewhere, with a view, as it is apprehended, to defeat the Creditors in the recovery of their just debts. This is, therefore, to forewarn all persons whomsoever, against the purchase from the said grantees, or either of them, of any portion of the said real or personal property, as the most vigorous measures will without delay be taken to render the same liable to the just demands of the Creditors. By order of the Creditors. Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, Isaac Wharton, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Committee. Philadelphia, December 17th, 1796. 20th.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE caution introduced into the public prints, warning all persons against purchasing from the grantees of Blair M'Clenachan, any portion of the large, real and personal estates he conveyed away to his son-in-law and to his children was the result of a deliberation had upon the subject by a general and numerous meeting of the creditors as well of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore as of Blair M'Clenachan individually. It was no more than an execution of that trust confided in the subscribers by those creditors; a step which it would have been a breach of duty and honor in them to have omitted. The very statement of the fact therefore must dispel the imputation that it was either "precipitate or vindictive." It originated in a desire to secure the property of the debtor as a fund for the payment of his just debts. It was sanctioned by the advice of council as a measure necessary to the safety of the creditors. If the advertisement has been injurious to Mr. M'Clenachan he owes that injury to his own unjustifiable conduct, not to the subscribers who have merely published the truth in terms as mild as the fact would admit, and who mean to investigate in a high court of justice the validity of those purchases of which Mr. M'Clenachan so confidently speaks. The subscribers therefore are bound by a sense of duty to the creditors in general, to repeat their caution against purchasing of those grantees or either of them, and to extend the terms of it to a purchase from any other persons (if such there be) to whom Mr. M'Clenachan may have made similar conveyances. (Signed) T. FITZSIMONS, P. NICKLIN, ISAAC WHARTON, WILLIAM M'MURTRIE, SAMUEL W. FISHER. Philad. Dec. 21, 1796. Those printers who have been requested to publish the first Caution, are desired to publish this also.

NEW THEATRE.
On FRIDAY EVENING, December 30,
Will be presented, A COMEDY, called
The Wheel of Fortune.
Written by Richard Cumberland, Esq. author of the Jew, West-Indian, &c. and performing at the Theatre Drury Lane, London, with unbounded applause.
Sir David Daw, Mr. Francis Temple, Mr. Harswood, Penruddock, Mr. Cooper, Woodville, Mr. Warren, Sydenham, Mr. Wignell, Henry Woodville, Mr. Moreton, Weazle, Mr. Blisset, Woodville's Servant, Mr. Mitchell, Officer, Mr. Warrell, Jenkins, Mr. Darby, jun., James, Mr. Warrell, jun., Richard, Mr. Morgan, Harry, Mr. McDonald, Thomas, Master Warrell, Mrs. Woodville, Mrs. Morris, Emily Tempest, Mrs. Merry, Dame Bunckley, Mrs. Doſſor, Maid, Miss Milbourne
After which will be performed by the French Company, a celebrated OPERA, in one act, called
La Melomanie.
There will be no performance on Saturday next on account of the preparations for some new pieces for the ensuing week.
On Monday the Tragedy of RICHARD III. a new Ballet composed by Mr. Byrne, and the favorite farce of ANIMAL MAGNETISM.
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit one Dollar. And Gallery, half a dollar.
Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-store, No. 50 High-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the theatre, from 10 till 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS,
Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
MR. FENNELL
Respectfully informs the Public, that
On SATURDAY EVENING, December 31, at 7 o'clock, (by particular desire, and for the last time) will be repeated
An EXPLANATORY ADDRESS. After which will be recited an Allegorical Poem, in three parts, called
THE CAVE OF NATURE; Or, A Picture of the Virtues, Vices, and Passions, of the Human Mind.
The next Reading will be on Tuesday the 3d of January, 1797.—The course will be continued regularly every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
No repetition (if any should hereafter take place) will be given on the evening of either of the above days. Subscribers' tickets (not transferrable) admit to all repetitions.
Subscriptions are received by Mr. Zachariah Poulson, jun. at the Library, where the Ladies and Gentlemen who may be inclined to honor the undertaking with their patronage, are respectfully requested to send their names and receive their tickets.
Occasional admission tickets to be had of Mr. Poulson, jun. at the Library; at Mr. M'Elwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, South Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-Street.
To the Public.
IT has been the wish of almost every class of citizens in America, that a Gazette might be published in the Metropolis, once a week which would exclude advertisements altogether. A large sheet, on this plan would contain all the intelligence, foreign and domestic; it would come to the subscribers at a small expense, compared with that of the Daily papers, a great proportion of which is necessarily filled with advertisements; it would be easily preferred and bound in a volume at the end of each year, or be conveniently transmitted to correspondents in any part of the world.
The first number of a paper on this plan to be entitled
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE.
will be published in the city of Philadelphia on Thursday the 5th day of January, 1797. It will be printed with an elegant type, on paper equal in size and quality to that on which the Philadelphia Gazette is printed; and it will contain every article of foreign and domestic news, including the arrival of vessels—price of stock &c. and a correct account of the proceedings of Congress, with an authentic copy of the laws of the United States, from the beginning of the present session of the Federal Legislature.
The price of the Universal Gazette, exclusive of postage, will be four dollars per annum, to be paid in advance, in Philadelphia, yearly; unless instructions shall be given by the subscribers to their correspondents in the city, who will engage to pay the subscription money as it becomes due.
Orders for this paper, post paid, are to be addressed to Andrew Brown, at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette, No. 29, Chestnut-street, who will be answerable for all money advanced on account of the Universal Gazette.
A Daily Paper, by post, sent any distance within one hundred miles, costs the subscribers twelve dollars, and twelve cents, per annum; any distance beyond one hundred miles, it costs thirteen dollars and sixty-eight cents, per annum, including postage.
The Universal Gazette, by excluding advertisements will contain all the intelligence of the week, and cost the subscribers by post, any distance within one hundred miles, only four dollars and fifty-two cents, per annum; any distance beyond one hundred miles, it will cost only four dollars and seventy-eight cents per annum, including postage.
Dec. 29.
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CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, December 26.
[CONTINUED.]
Mr. Nicholas said he had not been convinced by the observations of gentlemen who had spoken in favour of this report; that all the mischiefs would not follow this measure which he before predicted. He enquired into the purpose of establishing a national university. The President had said, and the commissioners after him, it was to establish an uniformity of principles and manners throughout the union. This, he believed, could not be effected by any institution. If, said he, you incorporate men to build an university, are you not pledging yourselves that you will make up any deficiency? And as the building must be commensurate with the object, they would have an enormous empty house continually calling upon them for contributions to its support. Whatever moderation had been observed in framing this report, Mr. N. said, it was like many others which came before them—it was so covered, as not to show half the mischiefs which would attend it. If a plan of education was wanted for that district, let members from that part of the country say so, and he would be ready to afford them every necessary assistance: but he would not think of going into the scheme of a national university.
The district of country from whence he came, might stand in great need of seminaries of learning, as had been hinted by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Craik) but their ignorance must continue, until they were sensible of their want of instruction. He believed there was no federal quality in knowledge, and no federal aid was necessary to the spread of it. Every district of country was competent to provide for the education of its own citizens; and he should not give his countenance to the national plan proposed, because the expense would be enormous, and because he did not think it would be attended with any good effect, but with much evil.
Mr. R. Sprigg, jun. considered the report before them as of a very harmless nature. The President, he said, had appropriated land upon which to erect the university in question. They were not called upon to sanction that appropriation. His power to give it was full and ample. The thing was done, and he had promised a future donation. The apprehensions of the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Nicholas) seemed to arise from his conceiving they were about to sanction a national university such as had been recommended by the President; if this were the case, although the representative of that district, he should not give his vote in support of the measure. On the contrary, he said, they were called upon merely to authorise proper persons to receive donations for an university. What sort of institution this should be, would be for the future consideration of Congress. Mr. S. said, he should always be ready to give his support to every measure which had a tendency to spread knowledge throughout the United States, as he believed the progress of knowledge and liberty would accompany each other. The gentleman from Virginia seemed to think this institution would only benefit a small circle. He did not think the state of Maryland would be much benefitted by it, as they had already two good universities, but he thought it doing no more than justice to the owners of property in the federal city, that this institution should be encouraged. What was asked of them, would not commit them at all for any thing further; and it would be a means of turning the attention of the people to the support of an institution of this kind. For these reasons, he hoped the house would agree to the report.
Mr. Livingston said, he was in favour of the report of the committee, until, by a recurrence to the act for establishing the permanent seat of government, he was convinced there was something more in the measure than met the eye. The intention seemed a good one, but what hindered the rate in which this district lay, from granting the incorporation desired? There needed to have been no difficulty in this. But something farther was intended—public patronage was wanted to the institution. They were desired, at a minute's warning, to say they would establish a national university. It was true, they had been called by a respectable authority to do this; but it was a matter of moment, and required consideration. How far the commissioners were authorised to give land for this purpose, he could not say. He thought the words "public use," would not authorise them to do so; for if they gave land upon which to erect an university, they might give it for any other building which was to be enjoyed by a number of people; for schools and universities, he said, were not public, but private concerns. The effect of the resolution would be, as had been justly said, an entering wedge; and hereafter they should be told they must go on, and all the five things which had now been urged, would then be brought forward, with ten fold force, in favour of a national university. If this business was perfectly harmless, as it had been represented, he should willingly have supported it: but, as he conceived it to be far otherwise, he could not vote for it.
Mr. Madison was far from thinking that this was a question which went to pledge Congress support a national university. He did not think the agreeing to the present proposition would pledge Congress to pay a single farthing. He considered the question merely to be whether Congress would encourage an establishment which was to be supported independent of them. The President had thought proper to give to this institution the fifty shares in the Potomac navigation, which had been presented to him as an acknowledgment of his services during the war, but which he declined accepting for his own use. All that the commissioners prayed for was to have this property secured, with any other which might be given for the same purpose, by granting due powers for the purpose. This was the simple view which he had of the subject. The gentleman from New-York (Mr. Livingston) seemed to think there was no necessity for the interference of the United States in this
business. Mr. M. said Congress had the sole jurisdiction over this district of country. It was indeed necessary that the laws of Maryland should operate over it for the present, but they do so, said he, by authority of Congress, and Congress only can make a law on the present subject. With this idea, the commissioners had applied to them. The report before them, Mr. M. said, did not call the university a national university; it speaks of it as an university in the district of Columbia. He thought there was a material difference between calling it an university and a national university. Congress, he said, might form an institution there, which could not be considered an institution of the United States, which might nevertheless, have all the good of a national institution—and it was in this qualified light in which he viewed it.
Mr. R. Sprigg, jun. said it had been enquired why the Legislature of Maryland could not have granted the commissioners what they now pray for. He answered they could make no law for that district which should extend past the time at which the seat of government was to be removed there. He mentioned some instances which had taken place whilst he was a member of that legislature. This, he said, accounted for the application of the commissioners to Congress.
On motion, the committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Christie expressed much dissatisfaction with the settlement which had been made at the war office in relation to the accounts of captain Robert Harris, who had only been credited with sixteen dollars for eighteen months service, owing to his not having called at the precise time for payment at which he ought to have called. He therefore moved a resolution calling upon the war department for a statement of the number of officers and the amount of their pay who stood exactly in captain Harris's situation, in order to show no great inconvenience would arise from a re-settlement. After a number of observations on the subject, the motion was negatived.
Mr. Nicholas obtained leave of absence for Mr. Heath, for 20 days.
Mr. Parker laid a resolution to the following effect upon the table:
"Resolved, that the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the house, what measures have been taken for carrying into effect the treaty between the United States and the Dey and Regency of Algiers, and also whether any and what further legislative aid may be necessary for that purpose."
Mr. Gregg presented the petition of William Alexander, praying compensation for services as an assistant surveyor; which was referred to the committee of claims. Adjourned.
Tuesday, December 27.
The bill from the Senate, granting an additional allowance to the clerks in the office of the secretary of the senate, was read the second time, and referred to the committee on the subject of compensation.
Mr. Swanwick presented the petition of Jane Adams, praying for relief on account of a certificate for 500 dollars, which she had received for a prize in the lottery, and lost.
Mr. Livingston presented the petition of William Constable and others, holders of what was termed New Emisson Bills, praying for relief.
Mr. Madison presented the petition of John Porter, a soldier in the late war for compensation.
The above petitions were severally referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Mitchell presented the memorial of John Cleve Symmes, on the subject of his contract with the United States, for certain lands, and praying that his purchase might be completed. Referred to the committee of the whole, to whom was referred the report of the attorney-general on this subject.
Mr. D. Foker, from the committee of claims made reports on the petitions of Gilbert Deuch, Thomas Miller, Thomas Currie, Joseph Shalk, James M'Calmont and Richard Keys. These reports were all against the petitioners, were severally twice read, and concurred in by the house.
Mr. Swanwick, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made reports on the petitions of Charles White, Stewart and Barr, David Scudder, Eleazer Scudder, Samuel Berrien & others, Aaron Sheffield, Legara, Pearce and Priolo, which were severally against the petitioners. They were twice read, and (except the two last, the decision on which was postponed to Tuesday next) agreed to by the house.
Mr. Hartley presented the petition of Robert Horner, for compensation for services during the war, which was referred to the committee of claims.
The order of the day was called for on the report of the committee to whom was referred the memorial of the commissioners of the Federal city, and that part of the President's speech, which referred to the establishment of a national university. The house accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole on that subject. Mr. Coit in the chair, when, the resolution, reported by the select committee, having been read, no gentleman rising on the subject, the chairman enquired if the committee were ready for the question, and, on being answered in the affirmative, the question was put and negatived by a great majority.
The committee then rose, and the house took up the subject, when
Mr. Murray expressed his surprise at the decision which had just taken place. He thought the question must have been mistaken, or it had not been sufficiently discussed. He regretted deeply that a subject so interesting should have had so little consideration. The report of the committee, he said, was moderate and just, and he confessed he had heard nothing from gentlemen, who were opposed to it, that was not either founded in mistakes, or in an overheated imagination of evils, with which the report was unconnected. One would have supposed, said he, to have heard the arguments used on the occasion, that the report had proposed to lay the foundation of a national university, which should have called for resources from the whole union. On looking into the report, he found no such thing; in referring to the memorial of the commissioners, nothing like it was to be dis-
covered; the request was simply that Congress would do, what Congress alone could do, viz. authorise proper persons to receive such donations as liberal and well disposed persons might be inclined to give towards carrying into effect the institution of an university. Yet the vote of the committee of the whole just taken, went to crush this perfectly harmless, but desirable measure—a measure which went to the planting a little seed of learning in that district. It asked neither for protection nor bounty from the United States; it required nothing more than the simple act of incorporation. His colleague (Mr. Sprigg) he said, had shown that the legislature of Maryland could not grant the incorporating power wanted, since they did not extend their power beyond the period of 1800, at which time the general government was to be fixed within that district.
If Congress refuse to comply with the request of the petitioners, said Mr. M. they will another in the bad efforts of individuals, inclined to give donations for the encouragement of learning in this new city. So ungenerous a resolution he could not have believed would have passed a body, who had the character of liberal and enlightened—such a vote would appear particularly humiliating in the eyes of foreign nations. Where, he asked, would be the evil of agreeing to the report? He could see none. The President had generously signified his intention of giving about the value of 5,000l. sterling, and the wide and liberal in all parts of the Union would probably follow his example. A seminary of learning would be set about, proportioned to the resources for its support. Instead of allowing this to be the case, every possible abuse had been imagined to take place. Every way to be extravagant squandered, a large empty house was to be erected, and Congress was to be called upon to complete the design. Why, he said, suppose all this abuse? Was it not more probable, that enlightened men, desirous of promoting such an institution would act a more prudent and rational part, particularly when the whole held on to them no idea of support? Upon the whole, he thought no reasonable objection could be made to the report; he hoped a final decision therefore would be delayed; for he could not believe, when gentlemen took time to consider the subject, they could act so unenlightened and illiberal a part as to reject a request so harmless and reasonable.
Mr. Madison proposed to strike out the word pecuniary from the report, that the expression might extend to all sorts of donations.
The Speaker said it was not in order to amend the report in that stage of the business. To amend it, the report must be recommitted.
[To be continued.]
Wednesday, December 28.
The bill for the relief of John Sears, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Hindman presented two petitions, one from Alexander Furnival, postmaster of Baltimore praying for additional compensation to his present allowance; and another from James Currie, and others, for recompence for services during the war. The former was referred to the committee of compensation, and the latter to the committee of claims.
Mr. Coit, presented the memorial of Hannah Welch, praying for payment of arrearages due to her late husband for services as captain of a vessel during the war, in which he was killed fighting on shore at Pensylvania, and also for commutation due to her brother, who had also served in the war—Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Goodrich presented a petition from the commissioner of Loans for Connecticut, praying for an increase of salary. Referred to the committee of compensation.
Mr. D. Foker moved that the petition of Moses White, which had last session been reported upon by the committee of claims, but which report had not been decided upon by the house, should be recommitted to the committee of claims, on account of some new facts which were produced.—Agreed.
Mr. W. Smith then called up his resolution relative to affording relief to the sufferers at Savannah which occasioned considerable debate, and was at length negatived 55 to 24.
Notice.
THE Advertiser is a person regularly bred, and has carried on in an extensive manner for these 30 years past, the various branches of Goldsmiths' and Jewellers, plated and hard ware Cutlery, and Ironmongery business, and has general knowledge of the Dry Good and many other business. He has a particular taste for building, has built extensively for himself, has conducted buildings for others, and is of opinion that his services to any gentleman that might be in want of a person to conduct any of the aforesaid business, would not only be useful but an acquisition, as he will engage on liberal terms, either as a salesman or to fill a commission as an agent, as a partner or take the care of a manufactory, or superintend building, &c. He is a married man, and having no family but his wife who would act as a saleswoman or housekeeper. No objection to any part of the Southern states, or to take a voyage to Europe as a supercargo. A line directed to J. C. to the care of the printer, will be punctually attended to.
N. B. He is well acquainted with most of the English, Irish, and Scotch manufacturers, as he carried on business for ten years in London, but on account of unavoidable misfortunes in his country, he is now forced to seek for a living for himself and wife in this way, and he flatters himself that he will give entire satisfaction to his employer. And as he is well known in this city, and to the most respectable characters on the continent, doubts not but his character, morality and indefatigable industry, will bear the strictest enquiry.
Dec. 28.
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C. W. PEALE, To the Citizens of Philadelphia.
Willing to contribute my mite to assist the sufferers at Savannah, I propose to appropriate the products of the Museum, on Wednesday, the 4th of January next, for that express purpose. The constant call for my daily exertions, to prepare the numerous subjects for the museum, has, and will for a long time to come, prevent me from giving my personal attendance on the visitors of this repository: But on this particular occasion, it is my intention to be present the whole day; and it will give me much pleasure to see the rooms crowded from the early morn until ten o'clock at night.
N. B. C. W. PEALE during the last nine months, has made uncommon exertions to enrich and improve the Museum, and although it is not yet what it ought to be with the aid of the City of Philadelphia, the proprietor assures the public that it is daily progressing in usefulness; and the constant visitor will always find some addition to elevate his mind, and call forth sentiments of love, wonder and admiration of the wisdom of the great Creator of all things.
Museum, Dec. 9.
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PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30, 1796.
RETURN OF VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT. Table with columns for states and rows for vote counts.
In North-Carolina, one vote was given for Charles Pinckney, and three for Judge Iredell.
MARRIED, on Sunday last, at the house of Daniel St. Clair, Esq., in Montgomery County, Mr. SAMUEL W. Jervis, to Miss JANE ST. CLAIR...
AUTHENTIC.
Extract of a letter from Captain Henry De Butts to the Secretary of War, dated Presque-Isle, 15th Dec. 1796.
"It is with extreme concern I discharge the melancholy duty of announcing to you the death of Major-General ANTHONY WAYNE, who, after an exceedingly painful visitation of the gout, expired this morning between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock."
PITTSBURGH, December 24.
DIED, on Wednesday night, the 24th inst. at Presque-Isle, his excellency ANTHONY WAYNE, commander in chief of the Federal army.
CAUTION.
The inhabitants of this city would do well to consider the importance of carefully attending to extinguish their fires when they go to bed.
A stated meeting of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, &c will be held at the usual place on the 2d of Jany mo. (Jan.) 1797, at 6 o'clock in the evening.
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
SALEM, December 20.
A gentleman of this town has received a letter from his friend at Liverpool, Nova-Scotia, wherein is mentioned the arrival at Halifax of a packet from England...
BOSTON, December 23.
Letter from Nantucket, December 16. This will inform you, that last night the ship Alliance, Capt. Pease, arrived here from Woolwich Bay...
the Cape of Good-Hope, vessel and cargo lost; the people were roughly treated by the natives, but no lives were lost; the crew had taken passage in the fleet for Europe.
NEW-YORK, December 29.
Several of the vessels reported below in yesterday's Argus came up to town yesterday—vide Marine list.
Capt. Black, of the Niagara, failed from Hull on the 23d October, and brings no later London accounts than before received.
Capt. Black, on the 27th October, being about 30 leagues from Brest, fell in with a fleet of British men of war, 18 in number, who seemed unwilling to speak him—and next day, lat. 46, was boarded by the French frigate Felicity, one of Admiral Richery's squadron of three 74 gun ships, one 80, and three frigates.
Capt. Black gave his latest papers to the captain of the Felicity.
Yesterday the brig Poll Cary, Captain Prince, got under way from this port for St. Croix; when being in the bay, she went down so suddenly, that the people had hardly time to save their lives—her masts are just discoverable.
ARRIVED. Table with columns for ship names and arrival times.
BONAPARTE.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in Paris to his friend in this city, dated 9th Thermidor 4th year.
"The likenesses of General Buonaparte being just come out, I send you two copies; one for yourself, the other for my friend R—."
KINGSTON, (JAMAICA) November 12. The Royal Edward, on her passage, spoke an American vessel from Cayenne, and was informed, that a strong French squadron had arrived there, and was to cruise on the coast of Brazil.
The French brig Cérès Volant, prize to his majesty's ships Magicienne and Quebec, was sent into Port-Royal on Wednesday.
She was taken on the 6th of this month, off Altavella; said to be bound to Plymouth as a cartel, but from circumstances suspected to be actually on her way to Old France with three deputies, carrying dispatches from Rigaud for the executive directory.
November 19. A Spanish schooner, with a considerable quantity of specie on board, came in on Sunday from the Havana, which she left six days ago.
A merchant vessel had arrived at Martinique, which fell in with a homeward bound East-India fleet, and learnt that Admiral Pringle had taken, without firing a gun, and carried into the Cape of Good Hope, the Dutch fleet, going out to the East-Indies, consisting of three sail of the line, one fifty, three frigates, and a sloop of war.
Capt. Glegg, has seized and carried into Montant-bay, a Spanish vessel, said to have upwards of 20,000 dollars on board.
November 26. The Penelope Cartel, capt. Spinks, from Cape-Nicholas Mole, arrived on Saturday, having carried from Aux-Cayes to the Mole, 135 officers and seamen, mostly belonging to the Salisbury.
Certain information is said to be received, that general Abercrombie may be daily expected in St. Domingo; with 4000 men from the windward islands, where general Stewart succeeds to the command.
Shortly after general Abercrombie's arrival at St. Domingo, general Bowyer may be expected here with 1200 infantry, and a company of artillery.
The ship Hope, Harker, 60 days from Greenock, with a valuable cargo of dry goods, cordage, herrings, &c. was wrecked on the Palisadoes, near Plumb Point, on Monday night.
We learn from St. Domingo, that the vicompte de Burges, with a very considerable force, has penetrated so successfully into the republican territory, that he is now encamped at Donson and La Tannerie, about 12 miles from Cape Francois.
A Dominica paper, containing an account of the capture of the Dutch fleet by Admiral Pringle, was brought in the Guiseman, but was detained by an officer belonging to one of the ships at Port-Royal.
The Henry failed from Liverpool the 22d of September. In lat. 13. 45. long. 35. 45. she fell in with and took the ship Abigail, a chartered vessel from Batavia, nearly five months out, loaded with sugar, coffee, pepper, tea, &c. bound to Amsterdam.
FALMOUTH, Nov. 22.
Friday morning arrived at this port, from the Grand Caymans, the schooner Polly and Betsey, Capt. Bordon. The Sampson with 14 sail of merchantmen, passed the Caymans on Sunday morning the 23d inst.
MONTEGO-BAY, November 19.
Tuesday arrived at Falmouth, the barque Neptune, C. pt. O'Connor, from New York in 13 days.
COMMUNICATIONS.
MR. FENNO,
The following article appeared in the Aurora yesterday.
Such an open avowal of the wishes of those domestic traitors whether native or foreign, whose machinations threaten to involve our country in war and blood, has scarcely before appeared.
Extracts from the Aurora,
"Attempts are made to spread alarms respecting Louisiana, as if the possession of that country by France would not be of the utmost advantage considered in every relation; first as an exemplary warning against the growing spirit of aristocracy among us; secondly as an aid against the wicked arts of Britain to entrap us into an offensive and defensive alliance; and third as a safe and free asylum from tyranny in the event of the majority of our fellow citizens being betrayed into so diabolical an alliance, in so tame a surrender of republican freedom at the feet of aristocracy and kingly pagentry!"
Was ever any country, Poland excepted, so abominably insulted as our own? A foreign minister comes here and levies war, while the government and the national pecuniary neutrality. Another turns his back on the constituted authorities and his impudent face to the people; yet while he pretends to coax he dares to threaten them, and one voice of indignation is raised against him.
Every American who loves his country well, readily acknowledges that our very dear Allies for four years past, and at the present time, give undeniable proofs of their being our very dear allies; if the speculations on our commerce to the amount of 4 millions of dollars are any evidence—yet this is the nation, that talks of tying the bands of Friendship more closely, this is the nation which the Gentilised, mongrelised americans say ought to be loved better than our own—A very clear sample of Love—but a piratical way of shewing it, this is like a lover courting his mistress to steal her Jewels—If the French King loved us well enough to lend us Eight millions and the Directory well enough to dispose by their orders our merchants of four millions—to which ought our Gratitude to stand the King or the terrible republic—Gratitude as per Favour.
In a paragraph in the Aurora of Wednesday, which contains as many falsehoods as could well be compressed within its limits, it is said, that "the first French artists are employed in the transportation of the statues and pictures from Italy;" and this is almost the only palliative offered to soften the criminality of the plunder.
tures and statues to be re-transported by the base instruments of their deportation.—And God send, that citizen Buonaparte may live to be one of the train.
MRS. GRATTAN
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that the second LADIES' CONCERT Will be on TUESDAY NEXT, the 3d of January at Mr. Oellers's Hotel.
Act I. Grand Sinfonia, Holy Lord, Mrs. Grattan, Concerto Violin, Trio and Chorus, Siege of Belgrade, Act II. Concerto in Bb. Mrs. Grattan, Ah non sai, Mrs. Grattan, Quartett, Grand Chorus Pirate, Act III. The Concert to begin at half past six; and at half past eight, the music will attend for the Ball.
Mrs. Grattan begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that the subscription-book is at her house No. 39, North Sixth-street, for the reception of those names who wish to honor her with their commands.—A subscription for eight nights 16 dollars, including a Gentleman and Lady's ticket, both transferable—Half subscriptions 8 dollars, including one ticket.—Single ticket 2 dollars.
Mrs. Grattan takes the liberty of requesting the subscribers to send for their tickets any day after Thursday, the 15th of December, at No. 39, North Sixth-street.
Single tickets to be had the day of the Concert only, at the Bar of Mr. Oellers's Hotel. December 30.
Bank of Pennsylvania.
A Meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, at the Bank, December 29th, 1796. It was unanimously resolved, That, from the information this day given by the Board of Directors, and the Documents exhibited, the Stockholders do fully approve the conduct of the Directors; and that the thanks of this meeting be returned to the said Directors for their activity, zeal, and successful exertions in the discharge of their duties in relation to the abuses lately practised upon this Institution.
Resolved, That the foregoing Resolution be published in the Newspapers of this city. EDWARD SHIPPEN, Chairman, BENJAMIN CHEW, Jr. Secretary. Dec. 30.
A Ball.
J. DOZOL's Ball will be held on Friday next, the 30th December, at Mr. Oellers's hotel, and continue every fortnight during the season.
Gentlemen's tickets at one dollar each, to be had at the hotel, where ladies who choose to honour him with their company may also be supplied with tickets. J. Dozol respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen, that he still continues his dancing school at the above hotel, and the hours of attendance for ladies are from ten to one in the morning, and for gentlemen from six to nine in the evening, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, during the season.
N. B. Private lessons will be given, either at his school, or at the houses of those who may choose to favor him. Dec. 29.
Women's Cloaks.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street. Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Foidick, via London, an assortment of Cloaks: Scarlet, Drab, Purple and Pearl. Decemr 15.
A Gold Watch was Found
A few days ago, in the lower part of Second-street. The owner, on calling at No. 127 in said street, and proving it to be his or hers by a description in writing, may receive it on paying for this advertisement. December 29.
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30.
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting, For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street. December 15.
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.
To be Rented,
A Large Vault and Cellar, That will contain 200 pipes, situate in Walnut between Fourth and Fifth-streets. Also a COACH-HOUSE and STABLE, with Stalls for five horses. N. B. Goods Stored by the month. Enquire of Benjamin W. Morris. November 30.
Just Arrived,
Per Schooner Daphne, Captain Morse, from Aux-Cayes, A Cargo of SUGAR and COFFEE. Also, per brig Betsey, Captain White, from the Isle of France, 72 Hogsheads, 1 puncheon, and 25 canisters, of Batavia Sugar.
45 Hogsheads Pepper of Malabar 65,000 lb. Coffee 23,000 Cotton 4,000 Indigo—For Sale by F. Cappinger, No. 221, South Front-street. December 21.
New-England Rum, Salmon, Beef, Chocolate, Rice, Boston mould and dipt Candles, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, a few barrels of Cyder, and a few quintals of excellent Table CODFISH—For sale by Ezekiel Hall, No. 42, North Water-street. December 14th, 1796.

New Books.
ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co.
No 40, South Second Street. Are just opening a large and extensive assortment of the latest and best London editions...
K. C. & Co. have received an immense collection of Books in every department of literature—London and Dublin editions...
The Elephant IS RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE. THE public are respectfully informed, that this animal is to be seen every day, from 8 o'clock in the morning till sun down...
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale...
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED...
Horses taken in, For the Winter Season. And fed on clover hay at the Subscribers place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road...
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT of the FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & 50,000 Dwelling-houses...
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second Street. SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars...
Bank of North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for twelve Directors for the ensuing year will be held...
Washington Canal Lottery, No. 1. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars...
Pateron Lottery. FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes...
City of Washington. THE Lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn...
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second Street. SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars...
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second Street. SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars...
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM McDONNELL will open his school on Monday the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms...
A Manufactory FOR SALE. A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new...
Twenty Guineas Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old...
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST. Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France...
Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth. Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth...
SAMUEL RICHARDET RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS' COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia...
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next...