Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-06-18 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1800.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 18, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
FOR LONDON,
The copper-bottomed ship SALLY, Captain Lockyer. A considerable part of her cargo is already engaged...
For Sale by the Subscribers, The following GOODS, just arrived in the ship PIGOU, capt. Clay, from Canton.
The said ship PIGOU, A well known, fast sailing ship, live oak and cedar frame, and coppered. She measures 76 feet keel, 28 feet 6 inches beam, 12 feet hold, and 6 feet between decks.
LANDING, At Walnut Street Wharf, from on board the brig Amiable Matilda, William Brown, Master, from Bourdeaux.
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP LIBERTY, Isaac Vredenberg, Master, A good new vessel, sails well...
JUST ARRIVED, In the brig Gayo, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins. A quantity of SALT, of an excellent quality...
ADVERTISEMENT.
DESERTED from a detachment under the command of captain Edward Miller, stationed at Spring Gardens. June 3rd, 1798 - John McKiffick, born in Ireland...
HEALTH OFFICE.
Philadelphia, 18 May, 1798. Extract of an act to alter and amend the Health Laws of this Commonwealth, passed April 1798. AND be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid...
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, May 26.
Mr. DENT presented sundry resolutions from Charles County, Maryland, expressive of their approbation of Government, and pledging themselves to support its future measures.
Mr. SEWALL called for the order of the day on the bill from the Senate for the more effectual protection of the Commerce and Coasts of the United States...
Mr. MACON rose and observed, that he wished to amend both the bill and the preamble to it, and desired the Chairman to say which it would be in order to move first.
Notwithstanding all the evils which he was sensible must attend on a state of war, when he found our Commissioners had left France...
Mr. SHEPARD observed, that much had been said on this bill, and on the resolutions on the same subject. Members differed in opinion very materially as to the proper mode of conducting our affairs at this important crisis...
Mr. DOWELL said, the gentleman from S. Carolina had dwelt much upon the inconsistency of the present motion. He himself could not see any in it.
Mr. M'DOWELL said, he had all along declared himself opposed to war, or to any measures which would lead to it, and he still held the same opinion.
bill altogether; but if it must pass, he wished to make it contain as little mischief as possible, and he thought by striking out the word "such," and by that means making it general, France could not take the same offence at it...
Mr. J. WILLIAMS was in hopes that the gentleman from N. Carolina first made his motion, that the opposition which he had heretofore shown was done away, and that the bill was only objected to because it was not general...
At a time when the enemy's vessels are within our own jurisdiction, are we to withhold the necessary instructions to the commanders of our vessels? He hoped not.
He would ask gentlemen to violently opposed to this bill, what they would do? Are they willing to send more envoys to the French nation, to sue for an accommodation?
But gentlemen decline taking this measure because they are apprehensive it will irritate the French nation. Mr. S. believed this country could do nothing to alter the conduct of the French nation towards us...
They have told us, said Mr. S. in plain terms, they mean to subjugate us. They say they have a strong party in this country, and that they understand diplomatic agency as well as any other nation.
Mr. M'DOWELL said, he had all along declared himself opposed to war, or to any measures which would lead to it, and he still held the same opinion.
Mr. OTIS said, though he had sufficient confidence in the committee to induce him to believe that the present motion cannot succeed, yet he could not forbear to expostulate with gentlemen on the impropriety of any measures which should have a tendency to give unnecessary offence to other nations...
Insurance may be effected against the Spanish and British for 5, 6, or 7 per cent. whilst it cannot be procured against the French for less than 25 or 30 per cent.
The amendment is proposed, with a design to hold up to the people the idea, that if we were at war with France, we cannot calculate on receiving assistance from any other country...
Mr. KITTYRE rose to observe, that one of the articles in our treaties with Great Britain and Spain, stipulates that no reprisals shall be authorized by either country until application shall be made to the other...
Mr. GALLATIN in reply to the last observation of Mr. K. said, that if his assertion was true that French privateers were committing depredations within our own ports, or any where within our jurisdiction, it was no reason why this bill should pass immediately...
It was asserted that this bill was not a declaration of war, but only a kind of special reprisal authorized by the law of nations, it was therefore thought it would be proper to make it a general regulation.
In relation to the opposition which had been given to the various war measures which had been brought forward in the course of the session, it was in the power of gentlemen to have prevented the greater part of it...
be in a state of war, it will be the duty of every member to make it as effectual as he is able, and as hurtful to the enemy as it can be made...
Mr. G. wished the committee had also made a report upon the resolution on this subject lately referred to them by the house which they say they had not time to consider...
On the other hand, when gentlemen say this measure is not war (though he believed the contrary) but authorized by the laws of nations, the gentleman from North Carolina came forward with his amendment, and said, if this is one of those things which nations may do consistent with their neutrality...
Mr. HARTLEY said, the opposition made to this bill was very extraordinary. As to a declaration of war, he did not think such a measure could be proper whilst our Commissioners remain in Paris...
Mr. EDMOND supposed that the minds of gentlemen were pretty generally determined on this question, and he could not therefore hope to effect any change of opinion in any member of the committee...
He rose in opposition to the present amendment. It was said, this is either a peace measure, or a war measure. If it is consistent with a state of peace, it was argued that there could be no danger in extending it to other Nations as well as to the French.
If one of our merchant vessels should be depredated upon by a British or a Spanish ship of war, it could not be war, but a breach of our treaties with these powers which stipulate that complaint of any injury received, shall first be made, and satisfaction demanded...
Another idea has been suggested, viz. that the bill should be general, left it should displease France, and impede our negotiation with that country. If there was the most distant hope of an honourable settlement of our differences with that country, he should be as unwilling as any man to stop or impede the business...
Try the conduct of France farther, and how does it appear? When we look at the depredations which have been committed upon our commerce; when we see the manner in which our vessels had been taken upon pretences of certain papers being wanting...

vantage of inadvertence and ignorance? Certainly not. Or if we look at the conduct of their Minister in this country. He comes to cultivate harmony; but when we see him endeavouring to raise up the people against their Government, it cannot be taken as a friendly proceeding.
Mr. B. wished some gentleman would undertake to show the marks of his friendship of France to which so much had been heard. What has been done on our part? After receiving repeated injuries, we have appointed Commissioners after Commissioners to treat with them. Our reward is known. He did not with to aggravate the conduct of France; but he wished to know how long gentlemen would be willing to lie at her footstool? Was it proper to continue our Negotiation with a power which is sweeping the Ocean of all our vessels? Suppose our Commissioners are in Paris, endeavouring to negotiate, how comes it that the privateers of France are not recalled, instead of being suffered to infest our coasts? But instead of this, their disposition is shown by their decree of the 11th of January, which determines the character of vessels by their cargo.
All these acts, Mr. B. said, demonstrated the temper and disposition of that Republic towards America. He thought it perfectly idle for our Commissioners to remain at Paris stating complaints, and writing vindications, without the least hope of success. What will the Directory say to them? They will say, "you set up your claims, but how will you enforce them? You cannot get a vote to lay your hand upon any of our privateers upon your coast; you come on an idle errand. Congress have no idea that your country has any such claims; if they believed it, they would support them." When the French find us a feeble and divided Nation, will they listen for a moment to the suppliant and feeble prayer of our Commissioners? No; they will continue their war upon our commerce, and raise a tribute upon us when they please, and when they have accomplished their part with Great Britain, they will then treat with us. We shall then be called upon to buy a peace upon their own terms. He acknowledged they had overpowered many Nations, and made peace with them, at various prices; but the peace which they are disposing of is of French manufacture; it may be brilliant, but not durable. He wished not to purchase such a peace. He would, on the contrary, now adopt spirited measures, and convince France that we are not to be trifled with any longer. Or, if gentlemen with us appear so degraded, so reduced and humbled a Nation, as to be ready to receive the boon we can beg from them, then it will be right to continue our supplication. But, if that is not their idea; if they conceive that we have rights founded in justice, which ought to be supported, will they not be persuaded that we shall be more likely to have them respected, by taking a spirited, manly course of conduct, than the contrary? They certainly must.
For himself, Mr. B. said, were he sent to treat with France at a period like the present, and that Nation were to tell him that one half his countrymen disavowed the claims which he set up, if there were any truth for the remark, he should think he might as well attempt to negotiate upon his own authority, as in behalf of Government. It, said he, we do not mean to lie upon our oars, let us come forward and support the claims of our Commissioners, and then there will be some probability of their being successful. Without this, our Commissioners will never be able to accomplish anything, and the French would continue their depredations upon our trade. But if we adopt the measure proposed, are we about to declare war? Certainly not. If, said he, I am attacked by an individual, and resist him, and in doing so, I break or take from him his sword, do I declare war against him? No, common sense, and the first principles of self-defence say that this is right. And will not the same reasoning apply to Nations? He said, it certainly would. The measure now proposed, goes no farther than to arrest the sword from the hand of our enemy, and to keep it from our own security; until our dispute is settled. He hoped, therefore, the amendment would be disagreed to.
Mr. Lyon could not discover why gentlemen should be opposed to this amendment, if they did not suppose the bill under consideration would amount to a declaration of war. It was his opinion it would have that effect, and therefore he was opposed to it. He hoped our Negotiation in Paris was not yet closed; but if this bill passes, his hopes of peace would be at an end. The gentleman left up spoke about the price of peace, he could not say for his part what would be the price of peace hereafter, if the country once got involved in war. He did not suppose we should be able to beat the French so severely as to bring them to our own terms. He was himself very unwilling to go to war. He believed the people of the United States are desirous of preserving peace, notwithstanding what had been insinuated to the contrary, from the addresses which had been sent to the President and to Congress. We had, said he, a million of thinking people within the United States, and supposing all the addresses to be in favour of war measures (which he was far from believing) they do not amount to more than 20,000. He believed there are more persons in this city in favour of war, than in any other part of the United States. He was confident there are not 20,000 people in his district who wish it. Indeed, he saw nothing to be got for this country by going to war. He said he should vote for this amendment, because it would take off a part of the aspersion of the measure towards France. The question was put and negatived, there being only 22 for it.
Mr. Lyon proposed to amend the bill by inserting the words "consistently with the laws of nations," but his motion did not find a second.
The committee then rose and reported the bill.
(To be continued.)
The Committee appointed by the Merchants of this City, to procure two Ships to be loaned to the United States, are ready to confer with such of the Ship Carpenters, Joiners and Blacksmiths of the City and Suburbs, as wish to undertake the building of such Ships.
It will be understood that one of the ships is to be built at the upper, the other, at the lower end of the City. Applications to be made at the Committee office, No. 95, South Front Street.
The committee meet at 9 o'clock in the morning of every day, except Sunday.
ROBERT RITCHIE, Secretary.
Millenary Room,
136, Market Street.
Miss CHRISTAL,
INFORMS her friends, that she has received by the late arrivals from Europe, her usual supply of the very latest fashions in MILLINERY, &c with a great variety of Straw, Leghorn, and Chip HATS and BONNETS, of the newest fashions, which will be opened this day.
JUNE 11
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 18.
To JOHN ADAMS, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
AS inhabitants of this ancient town, which gave you birth, though now by its division, Quincy is honored, as the place of your residence, we retain that affection and esteem for your personal honor and happiness, which are the natural result of such a connection; yet this is a circumstance of very small consideration, compared with other reasons of attachment and veneration, which upon this trying crisis of political emergencies, we beg leave to offer in the following address.
Your promotion, Sir, by the merited suffrages of a free people to the chief seat of government is a circumstance of preeminence and honor to which despotic and hereditary princes can never attain. Being thus made by your country, the centre of their national dignity, confidence and affection, we glory in your great and acknowledged abilities as a statesman, and in your unabated zeal, unh shaken fortitude and perseverance as a patriot; all which qualities have long since been rendered conspicuous to your fellow-citizens, and to the world, in your political and eminent services. We contend, Sir, as we know you do, the fawning parasite, the flattering sycophant, as a reproach to merited honor; a vermin that mars the tree mock, to which its attachment is apparently the greatest. We should not, therefore, presume to express the just sensibilities of our hearts in language that would bear the remotest resemblance to that praise so often unjuvstly lavished upon tyrants, to answer ends as base as their encomiums are false, were it not to contradict the evenhanded pens and tongues of reproach and slander. Which, with uncontrolled license, have been attempting to tarnish the character, with the honor, probity and firmness of which, are intimately connected the political glory, safety and happiness of these united, foreign and independent states.
Were you the man, Sir, intriguing for British influence, and to yield up the independent glory of united America to the nation from whose unconstitutionality exactions you had the honor of being eminently instrumental in procuring our deliverance; or were you secretly exerting your abilities to prevent a compromise with France, for an amicable settlement of all real or imaginary injuries of which they complain, as has been so often, so confidently, and, we fear, much worse than ignorantly announced to the public, and which many, too many, have been betrayed to believe, we should now, with unsufferable regret, have to lament in our first Magistrate an instance of apostasy, unequalled in the page of civil history. You will then pardon our enthusiasm, while in your letter of credence to the French Directory, & the liberal, generous, pacific instructions to our envoy, we see the disorganizing designs of the secret enemies of our unrivalled prosperity, as in a moment defeated, & in the light of malignity itself, the honor of our Executive, and government at large, established by evidence that enforces conviction.
The joyous effects are every where visible! At the return of harmony in Congress, the heart of every true friend to America exults: the people, who in great numbers, before were alarmingly separated in affection and confidence from their own government, and rendered jealous of the first characters of their own election, convinced of the snares spread for their country by foreign intrigue, are now crowding to its standard, and consecrating their fortunes and lives for its defence. So signal a Providence for the detection of fraud, and the coalition of a people divided and consequently sinking into inevitable destruction on, is perhaps a novelty in the annals of nations.
While solemnly grateful to the all-seeing eye of divine benevolence, which has brought to light those hidden things of darkness by which so many of us have been so unhappily deceived, we congratulate our country at large that numerous private friendships, which were violated, and otherwise good neighbors and important connections estranged from one another, are now returning with mutual exultancy to the fraternal embrace. The uninformed and unreasonably impassioned only, stand at a forbidding distance.
Disgusted at the illiberal arts and avarice of those, with whom our Envoys were admitted to converse, and at the refusal of audience by the French Directory, after so friendly an advance, accompanied with every mark of respectful attention to so great a people, a revolt from our over heated affect on for such a government, cannot fail of being the consequence. Sincere and ardent was our attachment to the interests of the French nation, while they stood on their own defence, and preferred a spirit limited by the decisions of reason; but when universal empire seems to be adopted as their object, and the darkness of intrigue, as a favorite measure to accomplish their nefarious designs, when the price of friendship with America is the prostitution of her wealth, her honor, her independence, it must be our duty to reprobate their pride, and spurn their insulting demands; nor can the genuine sons of America, though friendly to France, and with their illustrious Executive, desirous of forming an alliance upon foundations mutually just and beneficial, forbear pledging themselves, for the defence of their invaluable rights, against the unprovoked invasion with which we are threatened.
Acquiescing, Sir, most cordially in your public administration, wishing you the guidance of Heaven in every duty of your important and most difficult station, and that the pen of slander, however artfully
aimed, may never penetrate to disturb your inward peace and tranquility, or discourage your exertions, still to needful, for the prosperity of your country; we beg leave to subscribe ourselves your confirmed friends, &c.
The Committee in behalf of the town: Ezra Wild, Solomon Thayer, Ebenezer Thayer, Daniel Fogg, Moses French, Josiah Vinton, Samuel Curtis, David D. Hayward, Caleb Hayward, Nathaniel Wales, Atherton Thayer, John Holbrook, Benjamin Hayden jun. Isaac Thayer.
To the Inhabitants of the town of Braintree, in the state of Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN, THIS kind address from the inhabitants of a division of that ancient and venerable town of Braintree, which has always been my home, is very obliging to me.
The tongues and pens of slander, instruments with which our enemies expect to subdue our country, I flatter myself, have never made impressions on you, my ancient townsmen, to whom I have been so familiarly known from my infancy. A signal interposition of Providence has for once detected frauds and calumnies, which, from the inexecution of the laws and the indifference of the people, were too long permitted to prevail.
I am happy to see that your minds are deeply impressed with the danger of the present situation of our country, and that your resolutions to assert and defend your rights, are as judicious and determined, as I have always known them to be upon former occasions.
I wish you every prosperity and felicity which you can wisely with for yourselves.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 24, 1798.
To THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Sir, THE ability, rectitude and firmness which have distinguished your administration, and indeed every part of your conduct, in the various important public stations, assigned you by your country, would render unnecessary any assurances of support from us, inhabitants of the ancient towns of Plymouth and Kingston, were it not of consequence to remove an imputation industriously circulated, that the people of the United States are divided from their government, and hence may fall an easy victim to that "destroying angel of republics" foreign influence and intrigue."
"Enthusiastically attached to the cause of the French," at the commencement of their revolution, we devoutly wished them success, in the establishment of a constitutional government, founded on the broad basis of equal liberty and political happiness; but having departed from the system of self-defence, having plundered, demoralized and prostrated all the countries subdued by their arms, or their arms, and even now, with the same hostile views are contemplating new conquests; we cannot but consider them as the determined foes of religion, order, and social security.
Regardless alike of the Laws of Nations, and the faith of treaties, they have in open defiance of both, wantonly captured and condemned our peaceable ships; robbed and maltreated our citizens, while pursuing their lawful business on the Ocean, and when overtures of amicable accommodation are offered, instead of retribution, they imperiously demand the payment of immense sums of money as the price of negotiation, a compliance with which would compromise our neutrality.
Indignities and insults so outrageous and unprovoked, have excited in us such sentiments of disgust and resentment, as would have rolled into action the independent spirit of our venerable ancestors, who braving every danger, began here a settlement on "bare creation," which by the wisdom of their institutions, and under the patronage of Heaven, has extended itself, and attained an height of improvement, with rapidity unknown in the annals of the world. And whose descendants, inheriting their hardihood of character, and animated with the splendor and dignity of their enterprise and example, will repel with indignant scorn, the insolent aggressions of all the nations on the earth.
Happy in the reflection, that no measures compatible with the national honor and sovereignty, have been left untried to avert the calamities of war, you, Sir, will be prepared to meet every event; and a government administered with so sacred a regard to the precepts of political morality, will command the aid of all virtuous citizens to the utmost extent of their powers.
Being inhabitants of towns, who derive their principal means of subsistence from the fisheries, permit us at this time, to offer the tribute of acknowledgments, for your inflexible exertion and perseverance, in securing to the United States, this valuable branch of commerce.
[Signed by 192 inhabitants.]
To the inhabitants of the ancient towns of Plymouth and Kingston.
GENTLEMEN, This address from the most ancient settlement in New-England, where, in the earlier part of my life, I passed so much of my time and with so much satisfaction, gives me great pleasure.
I trust we all still with success to the French in the establishment of a constitutional government, founded on the broad basis of equal laws and political happiness—but the system for enacting and executing equal laws must be better understood than ever it has been, or all our best wishes will forever be enshrined and delusion; and the French will become enemies of the human race, a gainst whom all nations will have to unite.
When immense sums of money are demanded as a price of negotiation, a compliance would not only compromise our neutrality, but debase our minds, corrupt our
loins and make our own government in a few years as profligate as theirs. It would be the beginning of an habit in the minds of our government and people of submission to injustice, insolence and disgrace—it would lay a foundation for employing our own money in corrupting our own elections. This very money would be employed in hiring venal writers and printers of scandal against virtue, and panegyric upon vice. It would! but I must forbear—inhabitants of the old colony of Plymouth cannot bear such indignities. Their venerable ancestors who braved every danger, and began a settlement on bare creation would not only have felt disgust and resentment, but would have put their very existence, and that of the great work of plantation, that they had so much at heart, at hazard, rather than have submitted to any thing like it.
May your Fisheries, to which nature, usages, law and compact have given you a right, be forever preferred to your prosperity and prospered with that success which includes and enterprize like yours will always merit.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 8, 1798.
The Governor of Massachusetts, in his late address to the Legislature that state, says,
"The events of the present day draw our attention from the more local concerns of the Commonwealth, to contemplation of our nation at large;
"The first aim of our foreign relations, you are not invisible has become critical and alarming, and calls for the united wisdom, decision and firmness of the American government; and for the unequivocal aid and assistance of each member of the Union. We were led to flatter ourselves, that the system of impartial neutrality adopted by the executive, and which we have struggled so long to maintain, would have sheltered us from the calamities incident to a state of war. When the troubles of Europe commenced, the United States were at peace with the world, and happy in the reflection that no obligation compelled them to intermeddle in their contests; but had every inducement to avoid it: having wisely adopted this system, our government endeavored to avoid every just cause of complaint, and when unjustifiable depredations were committed on our commerce by one of the belligerent powers, a treaty opened a way for removing just grounds of uneasiness by adjusting mutual demands. Thus it cent it with that power which then threatened us, was happily prevented and peace and harmony restored: when similar causes of complaint and uneasiness with another of those powers occurred, the President of the United States, anxious to preserve the good understanding which has so long subsisted between the French and American republics, pursued similar measures, for the restoration of amity and friendship between them. These overtures, after a contemptuous rejection in the first instance, from an extreme desire to remove every reasonable ground of complaint, were renewed; and with what success, let the communications from the envoys to our executive declare! Could they have been furnished with powers more ample, or have addressed the government of France in language more respectful, more pathetic or conciliating? They assure that government of "the deep regret which the President of the United States feels at the loss or suspension of the harmony and friendly intercourse which had subsisted between the republics, and of his sincere desire to restore them; to discuss candidly the complaints of France, and to offer frankly those of the United States; that he had authorized a review of existing treaties, and such alterations thereof, as shall conform with the mutual interest and satisfaction of the contracting parties."
At the same time warmly expressing the happiness they should feel, if their exertions could in any degree contribute to restore that friendship and mutual interchange of good offices, which are alike their wish and their duty to effect between the citizens of the two republics; but instead of listening to those respectful, conciliatory overtures, our envoys have been treated with a marked contempt, heretofore unknown among civilized nations, and exorbitant sums of money demanded—on what pretence I know not, unless it be to stimulate the citizens of France for the trouble they have been put to, in capturing and condemning our property.
"The calamities of war, we sincerely deprecate, but are fully satisfied that every effort has been made, short of national dishonor and degradation, to prevent them. The United States, contented with the station which Heaven has been pleased to assign them, have no reasonable wish for aggrandizement, no desire of conquest or extension of territory; but are only solicitous for peace and that security to their property and independence, which the God of nature has given them a right to claim and enjoy; and while the ears and hearts of the citizens of these States will always be open to every reasonable proposition for accommodation, I believe I am not misstated in saying, they are determined never to submit to plans of coercion: for they well know that a people united in a just cause, and routed by injuries and indignities to resentment, cannot be easily conquered. Notwithstanding individual citizens may have entertained different opinions, as to the motives and consequences of the war in Europe, yet I am convinced, they will not disagree in one point; I mean the necessity of union among ourselves, in order successfully to defend our liberties and independence. These inestimable blessings have been transmitted to us, by the virtuous struggles of our fathers, who despised every danger, and encountered every difficulty in their just defence; and should we resign them to any nation on earth, without "one manly struggle," should we not be considered as unfaithful guardians of the sacred trust? Rather let us endeavour honorably to discharge the debt by united efforts to transmit the fair inheritance undiminished to posterity.
"In such a contest all nations will do us the justice to believe, that nothing hath been omitted on our part, to prevent the evils and distresses of war—and that a sincere desire to maintain the rights of neutrality, and to keep up a friendly intercourse with all nations—if exemplary moderation and forbearance, under accumulated injuries—if the candid and liberal declaration of the executive, that "if we have committed errors, we will rectify them;" if the most sincere and reiterated attempts at friendly negotiation, and even a predilection for the French nation, whom we have been wont to regard with the most sincere friendship; could have shielded the United States from depredations and war, our tranquility would not have been interrupted:—And that, if mercenary, exorbitant demands of money for the privilege of being heard, joined to the most pointed contempt of our envoys and nation, aggravated by continual hostility on our commerce, can afford ground for the claim of the right of defence against further outrages, that this right of the United States will remain unimpaired. May we not therefore, if driven to defence, with humble confidence, look up to the supreme "arbiter of nations," for his protection and blessing, by granting success to our exertions against those, who without any just cause alleged, seem to be disposed to compel the United States to withdraw their friendship and become their enemy. Do not the facts before the public, justify the observation, that to separate the people from their government is a measure unreasoningly pursued, thereby destroying the energy of government, and turning the force of a nation against itself. What then is the duty of a private citizen? Is it not to exert his utmost ability to counteract so dangerous, so fatal a policy? What more effectually is the duty of all our constituted authorities and such of our fellow-citizens as have officially bound themselves by the most solemn of all obligations, to support the constitution of the United States?
"In this unhappy exigency of affairs, I recommend to your immediate consideration, the necessary means of defence, within this Commonwealth, that they may be used with effect, whenever it shall be considered necessary by the government of the United States; particularly the important fortification on Castle Island; this fortress, so essential to the defence of the harbor and town of Boston, in case of assault or invasion, requires much labor, and some expense, to give it that effect in repelling an enemy, which its very advantageous situation would command. Some improvements
have been made, and with but little cost to the Commonwealth; but to render it capable of internal defence, it is necessary a small work for security against small arms, should be contracted in the centre of the place; this might be done with great ease, and at small expense, by employing the convicts on the island in that service.
"I have the satisfaction to announce to you, that the militia of this state (with the exception of a few corps) is in very good order, and capable of performing such services as the exigencies of the times may possibly require:—if, however, any thing can be done to make it more efficient, I shall be happy to concur with you in the measure. "I will detain you no longer, than to suggest to your consideration the expediency of providing a few heavy Brass Field Pieces, to be distributed upon the sea coasts;—they would be highly useful in case of assault and depredation from single ships, as they might be easily transported from place to place, as occasion may require.—While we indulge the hope that the French republic may yet alter its measures respecting the United States, and render these precautionary steps unnecessary; yet, I apprehend a sense of our duty and interest will not suffer us to remain unprepared for the disagreeable events, which so strongly threaten the peace of the United States.
"In every measure, which shall have for its object the security, peace and prosperity of the people of this commonwealth, I shall be happy in affording my most hearty concurrence."
WASHINGTON LOTTERY. NO. II. List of Blanks and Prizes
173d Day's Drawing—February 26.
Table with 4 columns: No. Dolls., No. Dolls., No. Dolls., No. Dolls. containing prize numbers and amounts for the 173d day's drawing.
174th Day's Drawing—March 3.
Table with 4 columns: No. Dolls., No. Dolls., No. Dolls., No. Dolls. containing prize numbers and amounts for the 174th day's drawing.
LANDING,
At Walnut Street wharf, from the Brig SALLY, James Yardley, master, from Port au Prince, 88 Hogheads Prime Sugar, 40 Tierces Coffee, 35 Hogheads Coffee, 225 Bags.
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A PLAIN AND EASY METHOD OF
MILITARY DISCIPLINE.
CONTAINING, The new system of manual and platoon exercise, now practised in the army of Great-Britain together with filing, grounding, advancing, handling, loading and reversing of arms, with field manoeuvres, camp and garrison duty. To which are added, Forms of morning reports, monthly returns, recruiting returns, muster rolls, returns of arms, accoutrements, clothing, &c. With a roll of country, age, size and servitude.—ALSO, The field piece and great gun exercise, with some extracts and observations from Baron Steuben's publication.
By JOHN CAMPBELL, Late Adjutant in the British 72d Reg't of Foot. June 16
TO BE LET,
And possession given immediately,
THAT WELL KNOWN TAVERN HOUSE,
No. 333, in Front-street,
Near Poole's bridge—formerly the sign of the
Ewe and Lamb.
Inquire at No. 91, North Sixth Street. June 15
Brown Stout.
50 casks BROWN STOUT, of 6 and 7 doz. each,
Just received per capt. Joyce, and for sale by
Benjamin W. Morris. likewise,
200 casks CLARET, of the very first quality! June 9.

POETIC EPISTLE.
Addressed to the Ladies of Philadelphia.
Sweet as the perfumed breeze that floats adown The plains of Araby the blest, the voice Of Anna stole on my enraptured sense, When to her hero thus, the bade adieu— Farewell my Soldier, since your country calls, O! obey her sacred voice, my heart disdains, To own a thought might check your valor's course.
And, as a token of my pure esteem, Accept this ribband interweav'd with breath Of warmth withers for your best success. For my sake wear it, and on danger's verge Remember Anna, nor disgrace her love. So Anna spoke, and in her hero's heart Breath'd animating warmth; he kiss'd her hand And rush'd impatient to rejoin his ranks. So all should speak whole lovely bosoms glow With patriotic ardor, so should act Each matron, virgin, and each bride, to whom A son, a brother, or a husband's dear. For now no common cause demands our arms; 'Tis not a contest for a partial right To navigate a stream, or o'er the broad Atlantic's bosom to convey our wealth In law-giv'n safety to a foreign shore— 'Tis to protect what e'er most dear we hold Of natural right; 'tis to defend till still Religion, honor, virtue shall enjoy Their sole asylum from the general wreck Of moral duties, or be banish'd hence, And take their flight forever from the world. 'Tis to decide if still Columbia's fair, Far famed for virtue, and the due regard Of Hymeneal ties, shall still remain Rever'd and honor'd by the sons of men And cherish'd by their God; or, loose the bonds Of fecal compact, shall become the prey Of hellish doctrines to enslave the foul And base efforts for eternal bliss: 'Tis to decide if still our children, nurs'd In reverence of their God, and filial ties Of love and gratitude, shall nobly prove Their mother's blessing, and their father's pride; Or, taught religion's hollow'd laws to scorn And break each filial duty, face vice On blooming altars to an idol rais'd Their mother's honor and their father's life.
'Tis now, ye fair, your glori'ous task, exert Your never-failing influence to grace And fan that glowing fire which pervades And animates our brave Columbian youth; Be you the vials of this sacred fire: Mark how the flame extends its glowing warmth Not cities only brighten with its blaze, The distant fields, re-echo with the songs Of Liberty belov'd; the rude alarm Of threaten'd tyranny, has like the shock Of sudden earthquakes reach'd the deep reefs Of inmost forests, androus'd at once The general soul, to watch the general good. Stung by the arrow of insulting scorn, E'en they, whose early vigor gain'd for us The blessings we enjoy, whom reverend age Exempts from calls to arms, disdain to rest Inactive in the cause; nor yet content To send their fortunes to their country's weal Again embrace their trusty steel to guard What e'er their wisdom and their valor won. E'en children as by favoring heaven inspir'd With dread initiative of a foe to whom Their cries would plead in vain, their feeble strength
In fancied ranks of earnest war unite— And shall alone the female voice be dumb? The female hand inactive in a cause Which all their dearest interests involves? Shall not that bosom which in peace partakes Our every joy, and lessens every care, Partake our glory in the storms of war? Or shall that breast which all enliv'ning charms Can re-use a coward's foul to daring deeds Of filial enterprise, when virtue calls Refuse its incense to her hallow'd cause? Or those fair hands whose lavish'd bounty aids The course of merit in its humblest walks Refuse a tribute to the soldier's worth, Nor with one standard grace his honor'd ranks? No, never shall th' historic page record That when Columbia's sons rose all at once One mind, one heart, one only soul, to guard Their virtue, honor and religious rites, Her daughters tamely saw the gallant bands Arm'd for their sure defence, ungrac'd with ought
To prove their souls partake the general cause. Fain would I urge each female heart to search For bright examples in the honor'd race Of Roman virgins, but Columbia's fair Disdain to imitate, 'tis theirs to give To latest ages an exalted mark Of inborn virtue springing from native worth.
This you will do, will do! perhaps e'en now Urging your generous hearts to think unpaid Or unrepaid a tribute to deserve.
Methinks already in the social tent I hear the glorious strife who best shall guard The gift of beauty's hand, already, hark! Amidst the rage of doubtful battle found The hero's voice, "Come on ye gallant youths Our standard's threaten'd, 'twas the generous gift"
"Of female virtue, arm your manly hearts With tenfold force, and snatch it from the foe." Already beams the eye of noble pride As o'er the token of her pure esteem Which Anna gave, the conquering youth observes
"Yes, I have fought, by you inspir'd I help'd To gain the war, nor have disgrac'd your love Bles'd be the breast that warm'd my feeling heart And bles'd the hand that made the hallow'd gift."
NEW-YORK, June 15.
We are informed that government has it in contemplation to purchase the America, a very fine ship, belonging to Salem. She is to mount twenty-eight nine-pounders, and to be commanded by Captain R. V. Morris.
HARRISBURG, June 6th.
Last Friday crossed the Susquehannah near this town on their way to the President of the United States, 63 Indian and 7 Squaws having in their custody a white man prisoner (charged with having murdered one of their chiefs) whom they mean to demand of the President, in order to sacrifice according to their custom, and agreeable to the treaty. It is said, these are the principal Indians who fought at St. Clair's defeat.
NORFOLK, June 7.
The United States frigate Constellation is momentarily expected in Hampton Roads— We understand she has got her complement of men—Lieut. Cowper, raised upwards of 120 new fellows in this town, in the course of a few days.
ALEXANDRIA, June 9.
The recruiting business for the purpose
of manning the Frigate Constitution, now lying in Patuxent, has gone on here with great spirit for some days. Alexandria can boast of sending fifty of her hardy Sons to protect the commerce of our country, and revenge the insults off our flag. May their exertions in her defence be always successful—and may they never return to the bosom of their country, 'till crowned with the bright reward—VICTORY.
FRANKFORT, (Kentucky) May 8.
We understand that a short time since, there was a woman killed by a Panther, near the Blue Licks.
On Thursday last Catharine London was executed in this place, in conformity to the sentence passed on her by the District court, for the murder of her husband.
On the same day we are informed there was a most violent hail storm on Salt river—The hail stones are some of them said to measure between nine and ten inches round. The storm continued about ten minutes. Since which the weather has been remarkable cool. On Sunday there was a smart frost.
On Friday last, the following melancholy accident happened about nine miles from here on Glen's creek in Woodford county: A young Mr. Wood was going to try some gun powder, by flashing it; but first (obeying there was no powder in the pan) he passed the gun to see if it would make fire, when it (being loaded unknown to him) went off, and unfortunately that his finger through the body. But though the wound had every appearance, from the part in which it was, it being mortal, yet we are informed by Dr. Scott who attends her, that she is likely to recover. The necessity of making any observations on the danger to which mankind are exposed from ignorance or carelessness in handling guns, is superceded by the frequent occurrence of similar accidents.
CINCINNATI, May 5.
Spanish posts given up. By a gentleman who arrived here last evening from Natchez, we have the satisfaction to inform our readers, that the posts were certainly given up on the first of April—Our informant heard the gun fire when the Americans entered the fort—the Spaniards evacuated it in the night, the next morning they sent the keys to Capt. Gion—The posts at the Walnut hills are also given up.
Our informant saw Mr. Elliott the last of March, who informed him, that he had got all his things packed up and would proceed to run the line the beginning of April.
A letter from Natchez of the 24th of March says, "Capt. Pops returned a few days since from the Chasaw nation—all was well in that quarter, although the Spanish government are making use of every method to poison their minds."
SAVANNAH, May 29.
The brig Boston Packet, of this port, J. Morgan, master, on her passage to Jamaica, was attacked by two Brigand boats, which she with difficulty beat off, after a severe engagement.
On the 22nd of April, she put into Cape Nicholas Mole, from whence she proceeded under convoy to her port of destination. The Boston Packet was the first vessel armed in this port after the President's communication.
By a gentleman from Louisville, we are informed, that the convention have altered the mode of voting at elections in future, from ballot to viva voce.
Volunteer Rifle Company.
THE citizens of Philadelphia and of Liberties are disposed to join said company, in support of the liberties and independence of their country, are informed that a meeting will be held at the house of Mr. Lewis Young, the sign of General Washington, South Sixth Street, on Tuesday evening next, at 7 o'clock, where active, able bodied men are invited to appear and enroll their names. A notice of association may be seen by applying to John Haines, No. 132, High-street; John Coyne, No. 303, said street; Obadiah Stockton, corner of Ninth and said street; David Simmons, No. 12, South Fifth-street; and Abram Stines, Third, near Race street.
The different Printers in the City are requested to insert to-morrow only. June 18.
Light Infantry.
AN adjourned meeting of those gentlemen who met at Mr. Yonge's tavern (White Swan, Race street) on the 16th inst. will be held on Saturday next, at the same place at half past 7 o'clock P.M. Those who have not yet joined this corps, which is intended in conformity to the laws of Pennsylvania, to be attached to one of the Philadelphia Regiments of Militia, are requested to be present in their attendance.
A committee will sit at the above place every evening this week from half past 7 o'clock till 9 for the purpose of receiving applications. June 18.
Artillerists! Attention!
THE 6th Company of the Regiment of Philadelphia Artillery, being a part of the 80,000 militia, ordered by the President of the United States, "to be in readiness to march at a moment's warning,"—it is expected, that the members have been duly notified, that they will, at this important and eventful crisis, evince a laudable ambition to appear and act as citizen Soldiers, in defence of our Liberties and Independence, as secured by the Federal and State Constitutions and Government, under favor of divine Providence.
The free, independent Citizens of Philadelphia, Southwark and the Northern Liberties, are invited to join the said Company, upon the terms of appearing in complete uniform, agreeably to the rights and privileges secured to the "Volunteer Corps of Artillery," by the 11th section of an act of Congress, passed the 8th of May, 1792, and the 3d section of the present militia law of this state.
N. B. An Election for a Second Lieutenant will be held at Capt. Handel's, in Race-street, next Monday afternoon, at 7 o'clock, where the punctilious attendance of the members is expected.
JOHN WOODSIDE, Captain. June 14.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 18.
In the beginning of last week arrived in this city, Mr. Keeler from Paris, with dispatches from the French Directory to Benjamin Franklin Bache, Printer of the Aurora, under the seal of Mr. Talleyrand, which Mr. Keeler punctiliously delivered. He brought also a letter from Mr. Talleyrand, under which Mr. Keeler punctiliously delivered. He also delivered at that city. The state paper printed in the Aurora on Saturday last, being Mr. Talleyrand's letter to our envoy, was a part of these dispatches, and what the residue are has not yet transpired.
On Thursday last the Executive received a letter from our Envoys at Paris, dated in April, which was accompanied with Mr. Talleyrand's letter to them and their reply, which are very voluminous, and were this day communicated to Congress by the President.
COMMUNICATION. We are assured from the best authority, that Doctor Logan (a noted an violent democrat) departed from this city on Wednesday or Thursday last, in the ship Iris, for Hamburg, on his route to Paris. There cannot be the least question but the Doctor, from his inordinate love of French liberty, and hatred to the sacred constitution of the United States, fraught with intelligence of the most dangerous tendency to this country. The secrecy of his intention [for his very linen was made up out of his own house] and his visit by daybreak on the day of his departure to Le Tomb, the late French consul, announce that his abandonment of wife, children, relatives and country, is of a species of conspiracy, most fatal to freedom, and abhorrent to humanity. For can any sensible man hesitate to suspect, that his infernal design can be any thing less, than the introduction of a French army, to teach us the genuine value of true & essential liberty by re-organizing our government, through the blessed operation of the bayonet and guillotine. Let every American now gird on his sword. The times are not only critical, but the secret of the Justo is out. Their damage is gone to the directory, for purposes destructive of your lives, property, liberty and holy religion.
CONGRESS.
On Saturday, the House of Representatives of the United States went into a committee of the whole on the bill for the prevention and restraint of dangerous and seditious persons; Mr. GALBRAITH moved to strike out the first section of the bill, on the ground of its being unconstitutional, the regulation of this subject having been left with the states governments. The first section was in the following words:
"That any alien resident, or who shall come to reside within the United States, who hath, or shall have been convicted of any felony, or other infamous crime, or who shall be notoriously a fugitive from justice, upon any charge of treasonable or seditious practices, in any foreign state or country, or whose continuance within the United States shall be, in the opinion of the President of the United States, injurious to the public peace and safety, may be deemed and adjudged a dangerous person, and may be required to depart, and may be apprehended and removed therefrom in the manner hereinafter prescribed."
This motion produced a debate which continued during the sitting, and no question being taken, the committee had leave to sit again.
The bill supplementary to, and to amend the act authorizing the President of the United States to raise a provisional army, was read the third time, and passed by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Bartlett, Bayard, Brooks, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Cochran, Coit, Craik, Dana, Dent, Edmond, A. Foster, D. Foster, J. Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Gordon, Griswold, Harper, Hofner, Imlay, Kittredge, S. Lyman, Otis, I. Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Shepard, Sargreaves, N. Smith, S. Smith, Sprigg, Thatcher, Thomson, Tillinghast, Van Alstyne, Wadsworth. NAYS. Messrs. Baldwin, Benton, Blount, Burgess, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clopton, Dawson, Fowler, Gallatin, Gregg, Hanna, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Jones, Locke, Macon, M'Clenachan, M'Dowell, Millidge, New, W. Smith, Staniford, Sumner, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Varnum, R. Williams.
Mr. HARRISON moved to call up the report of the committee made the other day on the subject of adjournment, with a view of fixing a day for the adjournment of both houses; but Mr. SITEREAVERS observing that as it was likely Congress would have laid before them on Monday or Tuesday the dispatches lately received from our Envoys at Paris, it would be better to let that subject lie until that time, as it was probable that gentlemen would be better able to form an opinion as to the proper time of adjournment, when they shall be made acquainted with their contents, than at present—Agreed.
Haste to where honor calls, and nobly try To touch the licentious foe, or bravely die.
First Light Infantry.
THOSE Young Men who are inclined to enrol themselves in a Volunteer Company in the support of government and defence of their country, are hereby invited to step forward, and join the Light Infantry Corps, attached to the First Regiment of the City Militia, commanded by Lieut. Colonel Francis Gurney.
E. ROBINSON, Capt. June 18. N. B. Applications will be received at Lieut. David Irving's, No. 6, Dock-street, where the rules and regulations of the company may be seen if required.
To the Male Inhabitants of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia above the age of forty-five.
GENTLEMEN: FROM the Dispatches of the Envoys of the United States at Paris, we have reason to conclude that the only alternative which now presents to us is submission or defence. In such a situation, it is impossible that men actuated by a spirit of liberty and a regard to the independence of their country should hesitate about the choice they ought to make.
From the character of the nation with whom we have reason to expect war, the whole strength of the Union will be necessary to afford ourselves protection and secure our invaluable rights. Laying aside all former animosities, where such have previously existed, it is become a duty to cultivate union and harmony, and that every individual should conduct himself as if he conceived the whole event of the contest depended upon his single exertions.
Many reasons evince the propriety of a military association among those whom the law exempts from the performance of militia duty. Being generally heads of families, and having the earnings of their lives at hazard, they are deeply interested in the security of property and in preserving the country free from foreign yoke. Less capable of the fatigues of a camp than at an earlier period of life, they yet retain strength and inclination to defend their homes against aggression and are impelled to the discharge of this duty by every consideration that can excite the sensibility of man. These reflections have induced a number of citizens to prepare the proposals now handling round in the several wards of the City to you for subscription. Committees have been chosen to circulate this engagement to the freemen of each ward above the age of 45, and by this example and advice to procure the signatures of those who are willing to subscribe this association, which it is conceived honor and interest unite in recommending. The committees are also requested to report their proceedings to the meeting of the citizens to be held at Dunwoody's tavern in Market-street at 7 o'clock in the evening of Wednesday the 27th of the present month.
One of the Committee. Philadelphia, June 16th, 1798.
The signers of the city are requested to insert the above in their respective newspapers.
[The State of Massachusetts whose energy and strength were so abundantly manifested in our revolutionary war have evinced by the following address their perfect sensibility on the present dangers which threaten the independence of the United States and their perfect readiness with promptitude to repel them.]
ADDRESS
Of the Legislature of Massachusetts To the President of the United States.
SIR: THE Legislature of Massachusetts, ever anxious and long habituated to take an early and decided part, in whatever relates to the safety and welfare of their country, beg leave to join the United voice of your fellow-citizens, in offering you a testimony of their respect and confidence.
As a native citizen of this commonwealth, and as the supreme Executive of the government of our deliberate choice, we feel for you those sentiments of attachment and veneration which the recollection of your long, distinguished and successful services is calculated to excite; and if the measures of a wise and virtuous administration, such as we believe yours to have been, can receive aid or sanction from our most decided and unequivocal approbation, our duty in expressing it will be discharged with increased satisfaction. It is with a mixture of indignation and regret, that we learn the state of our negotiations with the French Republic. From a careful review of our relations with France, and of the unremitting efforts of the national government, to preserve and perpetuate her friendship, we might readily have believed that there could be no crisis in the progress of her political career, in which her tranquility could have been disturbed. But amidst the collision of parties, France has lost the object of her revolution. She once fought for liberty; the now contends for dominion; and, having declared by the voice of her Executive, that "the ought to become the model and ARBITER OF NATIONS," has violated the rights of every neutral people, and prostrated the governments of most of the republics in Europe.
Should any further attempt, either to control the government, or subjugate the people of the United States, be the result of her inordinate ambition, the citizens of Massachusetts will meet them with the firm and determined spirit of Freemen; and as they have been among the first to defend, will be the last to resign the rights of national sovereignty.
In this all important conflict, we expect the ready and zealous co-operation of the free and enlightened people of America; and our country, having adopted every reasonable measure to avert the calamities of war, may, with humble confidence rely upon the God of our Fathers for protection and success. A people by whom the blessings of civil and religious liberty are enjoyed and duly appreciated, will never surrender them but with their lives. We will never forget, that our character to this liberty, is sealed by the blood of Americans! and we pledge to you the patriotism, and all the energies of our constituents, that it shall never be violated by the sacrilegious hand of foreign power. We also most solemnly pledge ourselves to support every measure which the government of the United States, at this momentous period, may see fit to adopt, to protect the commerce and preserve the independence of our country.
In Senate, June 7, 1798. The foregoing address to the President of the U.
and thereupon ordered that the same be signed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and by them forwarded to the Senators and Representatives of this commonwealth in Congress, with a request that they present the same to the President of the United States. Sent down for concurrence. SAMUEL PHILLIPS, President of the Senate.
In the House of Representatives, June 7, '98.
Rand and concurred. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
To the Legislature of Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN: AN affectionate and respectful Address, from your two honourable houses has been presented to me, according to your request, by your Senators and Representatives in Congress.
The anxiety, the ancient, and constant habit of the people of Massachusetts, and their legislature, to take an early and decided part, in whatever relates to the safety, and welfare of their country, as well as their ardor, activity, valor and ability in its defence by sea and land, are well known and ought to be acknowledged by all the world.
The first forty years of my life, were passed in my native Massachusetts, in a course of education, and a professional career, which led me to a very general acquaintance in every part of that state. If, with your opportunities, and pressing motives for observation, and experience, you can pronounce my services successful, and administration virtuous, and the people of fifteen other states, could concur, with you in that opinion, my reward would be complete, and my most ardent wishes gratified.
If the object of France, in her revolution ever was liberty, it was a liberty very ill defined, and never understood. She now aims at dominion, such as never has before prevailed in Europe. If with the principles, maxims and systems, of her present leaders, she is to become the model and arbiter of nations, the liberties of the world will be in danger. Nevertheless the citizens of Massachusetts, who were the first to defend, will be among the last to resign the rights of our national sovereignty.
You have great reason to expect, in this all important conflict, the ready and zealous co-operation of the free and enlightened people of America, and with humble confidence to rely on the God of our fathers for protection and success.
With you I fully agree, that a people by whom the blessings of civil and religious liberty are enjoyed, and duly appreciated, will never surrender them, but with their lives—the patriotism and the energies of your constituents, united with those of the people of the other states, are a sure pledge that the charter of your civil and religious liberties, sealed by the blood of Americans, will never be violated by the sacrilegious hand of foreign power.
The solemn pledge of yourselves, to support every measure which the government of the United States, at this momentous period, may see fit to adopt, to protect the commerce and preserve the independence of our country, must afford, an important encouragement to the national government, and contribute greatly to the union of the people throughout all the states.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 15, 1798.
It appears by the New-York Argus, that Greenleaf, the editor of that paper, has adjourned his meeting of citizens in the fields, sine die.
The 1st Troop of Philad. Cavalry
will meet on the parade in uniform, To-morrow afternoon, at 5 o'clock. June 18.
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, June 13.
Tribute of respect. The merchants of this town whose vessels and property were convoyed by the St. Albans, have we learn, voted to present capt. Pender a piece of plate, not to exceed 100 guineas in value; as a mark of their esteem.
The British have within the last three months, convoyed safe to the ports of the United States, above One Hundred and Fifty sail of American vessels laden with all the riches of the nether Indies. This fact will counteract a thousand Jacobinic insinuations of British depredations.
Yesterday Ward Chipman, and Edward Wndllw, Esqrs. of the committee for settling the Eastern boundary of this commonwealth, agreeably to the British treaty—arrived in town from St. Johns.
Touissant has behaved very well to the inhabitants left behind at Port-au-Prince, &c. He has written to the British Admiral for supplies in English vessels; if he will not permit Americans to enter a besieged port.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
ARRIVED.
Ship Hope, Younghusband, St. John's, 18 d Brig Polly, Harris, C. N. Mole Schooner Nancy, Moodie, Baltimore, 6 Sally, Woodman, Newbury-Port, 9 Sloop Cornelia, Tarry, George-Town, 11 The United States frigate reached New-Castle on Friday last. The Contention frigate lay in Patuxent ready for sea on Wednesday last, only waiting for a favorable wind.
Virginia Lands.
ON THURSDAY the 28th inst. will be sold at Public Auction, at the Merchant's Coffee House at 8 o'clock in the evening, for cash, the following bodies of patented lands in State of Virginia—viz.
13,600 Acres of Land,
Situate on the West Fork of the Monongahela and the Little Kenhawa, surveyed in November, 1788, and patented in July, 1796.
26,998 Acres,
Situate between the West Fork of the Monongahela and the Little Kenhawa, surveyed in November, 1788, and patented in July, 1792.
FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers. June 18. ch 128

Fresh Teas. Just Imported, in the ship Delaware , Captain Cooper , from Canton, And for Sale, by SAMUEL HOWELL, At his Counting House, No. 54, Chestnut-street, AND BY SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Counting House, Crooked billet wharf, Bohea, Souchong, Hylou, Young Hylou, Hylou Skin and Imperial TEAS. China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Lute- Brings and Sattins, Nankeens, Cassia, large garden and common Fans, satie and lutebrings Umbrellas, whale-bone sticks. They have also for Sale, Ell-wide Perfans, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugal ir boxes, March 8.
FOR SALE. A THREE Story Brick House, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, Esq. This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen. As any Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is con- sidered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-street. May 16
Military Colours. At C. GULLAGER'S Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 50, South Fourth, next to Chestnut-street, opposite the Friends' Meeting. PAINTING on Silks for Military and other or- namental purposes (in a manner peculiar to himself) durable, not to be injured by the weather, which for elegance of design, truth and beauty of colouring, neatness and masterly execution, has not been equalled by George Rutter and Co. FLAGS and DRUMS Furnished with all possible dispatch, on the most reasonable terms. Ornamental Painting, Signs, Fire Buck- ets, Cornices, &c. &c. executed in a style that surpasses the modern elegance peculiar to G. R. & Co. but in a workman-like manner, peculiar to an ar- tist master of his profession. Mr. GULLAGER, from a number of years' expe- rience in Europe and this country, boasts himself that professional talents, punctuality, and reason- able demands, will erect the entire approbation of those gentlemen who will please to call at his Paint- ing Rooms. $6w may 5.
NOTICE. P. S. Gentlemen in town and country, wishing for a supply of Colours and Drums, painted in a masterly manner, will no doubt feel themselves obliged for the kind ion given by George Rutter and Co. no to trust self- flattering advertisements, but examine the work executed by both parties. One view will satisfy them where the superiority lies, give the spoil- ing of good Silks by George Rutter's pencil and discover the requisites for the contrasting talents of Henry Frailey, at Germantown. May 10.
TEA WAREHOUSE. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. THE Subscriber returns her sincere thanks for the generous encouragement she has experienced since her commencement in business, begs leave to acquaint her Friends and the Public, that she has received a fresh supply of all kinds of Tea from the late arrivals at New-York, &c. and it will be her constant endeavour to merit their future support. She is in daily expectation of receiving a large sup- ply of good Coffee. SARAH EATON. May 30
Very Great Bargains. CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and C India Mullins, now falling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of—Enquire of Thomas Randall, No. 88 Spruce-street. May 17
The following Certificates of FUNDED DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES STANDING on the books of the treasury, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn , Captain Joliah , which has been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost, viz: 3164. 82. Deferred debt, in the name of Rev. Edward Viddy , of Thredren , in Cornwall, Great Britain, dated June 2, 1797. Certificate No. 10,072. 3211. 16. Six per Cent. Stock, in the name of Edward Horne , of Berwick , Hants, Great Britain, dated May 20, 1797. No. 15,396. 3620. 30. Deferred Debt, in the name of William Manning , of Ormsby , in the county of Nor- folk , in England, dated July 10, 1797. No. 10,199. 20183. 72. Three per Cent. Stock, in the name of Janet Mathew , of Upper Seymour street , London , Widow, dated October 31 1797. No. 11820. For the renewal of the above Certificates, ap- plication is intended to be made at the said office of the Treasury of the United States,—and all per- sons concerned are desired to take notice. ALSO IN THE SAME VESSEL. Fifteen shares Stock of the Bank of United States, in the name of William Manning , of Ormsby , coun- ty of Norfolk , England, viz. Three Certificates for five shares each, dated January 1, 1797. No. 25982, 25983, 25984. For the renewal of which application is meant to be made to the said Bank of the United States,— and all persons concerned therein are desired to take notice. JN. VAUGHAN. Philadelphia, May 4. $6w
The following Certificates of Shares IN the North American Land Company, standing on the Books of said Company in the name of Daniel Lister , of Hackney , in the county of Mid- dlesex , England, viz. No. 2154. representing 13096 to 13105, ten shares—No. 2150—13066 to 66 to 13075, ten shares—No. 2149—13056 to 13065, ten shares—No. 2148—11509 to 11518, ten shares —No. 2147—11471 to 11480—Amounting to Forty Shares, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn , which having been captured, said certificates are supposed to be lost; for the re- newal of which application will be made to the Board of the said company. Daniel Neal Lister. May 1 $6w
FOR SALE. A Back Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family— his age about thirty two years. For further partic- ulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. May 15.
United States. Pennsylvania District. Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of a Writ to me directed, from the Hon. Richard Peters , Esq., Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to pub- lic sale at the Custom-House, in the City of Phil- adelphia, on Friday, the 20th day of June, inst. at 12 o'clock at noon 4 Bags of Coffee, and 5 Hampers of Porter. The same having been libelled against, prose- cuted and condemned as forfeited in the said court. William Nichols , Marshal. Marshal's Office, June 5th, 98 $102
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the high court of Chancery of Maryland, the subscriber will sell at Public Sale, on the premises, on Monday, the 28th of June next at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, THAT valuable and well known Lot of Ground, No. 53, and part of No. 54, the property of Nicholas Slaby , merchant of this city, situated on Thames-street, in that part of Baltimore city, called Fells-Point , containing 38 square perches, with all the buildings and improvements thereon. There are erected on this valuable property, several large and commodious brick Warehouses, capable of contain- ing from 15 to 20,000 barrels of flour, with a frame shed adjoining thereto, sufficiently capacious to hold 1000 hogheads of Tobacco; in perfect safety from the weather. From this well known property is extended into the deepest water in this harbor, an extensive and well constructed wharf, bounding on the water 600 feet and upwards, and capable of receiv- ing ships of any burthen at the lowest tides. From the many advantages this property is known to possess, it is deemed equal if not superior, in point of com- mercial benefit, to any in this city, and must be a de- sirable object to those inclined to purchase for valuable or estate. It is unnecessary to say more on this sub- ject, as those intending to purchase, will have an op- portunity of viewing the premises (previous to the day of sale). The terms on which the above property is sold, are, that the purchaser shall give approved negotiable notes, with security to the trustee for the payment of one half the purchase money with interest, within three months, and the residue with interest, within six months from the day of sale. SAMUEL MOALE. May 28. dixgthj.c.
I hereby give Notice, TO all my creditors, that I have applied by pe- tition to the judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Philadelphia, at their ses- sion in June term in this month, praying that they would extend to me the benefit of an act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, passed the 4th day of April, 1798, entitled "An Act providing that the person of a debtor shall not be li- able to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, unless he has been guilty of fraud or embezzlement;" and that the said court has appointed Monday the 28th day of June inst., at 10 o'clock, P. M. 16 hear me and my creditors at such place as they think shall be held, where they may attend if they think proper. JOHN GRAHAM. June 11. $6w
The Subscriber hereby gives Notice to all his creditors, that he has applied by pe- tition to the judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Philadelphia, praying that they would extend to him the benefit of an Act of Assembly, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt, after delivering up his estate, for the benefit of his creditors, unless he has been guilty of fraud or embezzlement;" and that the said court have appointed Monday the 28th day of June, inst., to hear the subscriber, and his creditors, at the Court House in the city of Philadelphia, at which time and place they may attend, if they think proper. PETER CONWAY. Philadelphia, June 11. $6w
NOW LANDING, From on board the ship Four Friends , and for sale at the Stores of JESSE & ROBERT WALN, A cargo of Havanna Molasses . June 13 The Cargo of the ship Nathaniel Bayley , captain Cambell , from Jamaica , will commence landing TO-MORROW, at South-street Wharf. Sugars of Prime Quality in Hhds. High proof Rum. FOR SALE BY Peter Blight. Who also offers for Sale, A choice parcel of 1st and 4th proof Bran- dy in Pipes. Port Wine in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter casks Madeira in Pipes Old Arrack. June 13 $6w
London Particular Madeira Wine. A few pipes of a superior quality, fit for imme- diate use; and CLARET in cases. FOR SALE BY Michael Connor, No. 102, corner of Second and Dock streets. June 9. $6w
NOW LANDING, From on board the brig Amiable Matilda , from Bourdeaux , and for sale by the subscriber, 88 casks CLARET 72 do. do. of a superior quality 2 trunks green PARASOLS. Thomas Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut-street. WHO HAS ON HAND, White Wine in half Casks Sweet Oil of a superior quality, in boxes and baskets Lunelle Sauterne Irish Market } WINES in Casks Macarty and Medec Rota Wine in hds. Pimento in bags. May 29. eodtf
Now Opening, At WILLIAM M c Laws Saddle-Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street, A general assortment of Horseman's Fittings, direct from the Manufacturers in London, ALSO ON HAND, Saddles, Bridles, Hollsters, Half Covers, Light Horseman's Caps, Swords, Cartouch Boxes, Val- ises, Saddle Bags, Portmanteau's, Hard Leather Trunks, Carriage and Chair Harness, &c. April 9. df
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadel- phia, Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d Flooring Brads, Spriggs, faddle and card Tacks Oakum and chipped Logwood Shoemakers and Saddle Thread Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's table, tomb and hearth stones, hearths, chimney pieces platforms, slabs, facia, window heads, sills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms, Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Tho- mas , agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 8. mth6m
JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET. Has received, per the Richmond from Calcutta A Quantity of Sugar. West India Molasses quality, which he offers for sale very low for cash or at 60 days. HE HAS ALSO ON HAND, A variety of British Dry Goods, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. India Calicoes by the Bale, &c. &c. June 5. df
Madras and Ventapaulam HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. May 18. $
Pennsylvania Hospital, 6 mo. 11. 1798. THE CONTRIBUTORS are hereby notified to meet at the said Hospital, on 7th day, be- ing the 23d day of this month, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, to reconsider the expediency of con- structing a Dome to the centre house of the new buildings; also, to determine on an alteration to be made in the 7th rule, so far as the same respects the admission of poor patients. By Order of a Board of Managers. SAMUEL COATES , Clerk. TO LET, The House No. 83, Chestnut, a few doors below Third-street. It is in good repair, and a capital stand for any kind of business. Apply as above. June 5. $
Bourdeaux Brandy, Claret in hds. White wine in half hds. Claret Frontinac } Wines in Casks. Sauterne Lundi Red Skins A L S O, 76,000 lbs. Jacquemel Coffee. 60,000 Bourbon do. 114 Boxes of white Havanna Sugar—and 50 Hogheads of Tobacco FOR SALE BY JOHN SAVAGE. June 2. df
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the pre- sent year, by a Member of the House of Represen- tatives. $6w June 11
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK—BY GEORGE RUTTER & Co. Portrait and Ornamental Painters, IN a style which will endure the hardships of the weather without injury, and which for neatness and exactitude of colouring cannot be surpassed in this city. FLAGS and DRUMS Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance, which Mr. Rutter pledges himself from 20 years experience in this city will meet the entire approbation of his friends and the public. In the Military Line, A variety of specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. May 3. d6w
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our pro- fessional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign artists; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the ta- lents of established artists, with a view of deceiv- ing the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to. Well knowing that public opinion must govern, we further ourselves that the work execut- ed by us will convince them of our great superior- ity over Mr. Gullager in every branch of por- trait and ornamental painting, and show the neces- sity of judging for themselves. N. B. In future no attention will be paid to the self-flattering advertisements of Mr. G. Any person wishing a supply of FLAGS and DRUMS will please apply to GEO. RUTTER and Co. Norris's Court, or HENRY FRAILEY, Germantown. $6w May 8.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, The Cargo of the Ship Richmond , Captain Hathaway , from Bengal , Guurras, white Guzzies Ditto, blue Guzzienahs Salums Emeries Gorahs Mow Sannas Mamoodies Peniafocos Tichies Bafas Romalis Coffas Doreas Tanjbs Chintz Malda Cloths Saul Gazzies Carwah Cloths An elegant assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs Benares SUGAR COTTON and GINGER Mordecai Lewis. May 25. 2w a2w
The Cargo of the Brig Minerva FROM BOURDEAUX , CONSISTING OF Claret in hds. and Cases Oyl, Capers, Olives, Anchovies and Prunes FOR SALE BY Thomas Fitzsimons. May 26. $4w
The Rev. Dr. Blair's DISCOURSE, Delivered on the late National Fast Day. Is just Published, by JAMES WATTERS, & Co. And may also be had of the principal booksellers. The first volume of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE With an appendix containing the President's message and the dispatches is now published, and may be had of the publishers—the prin- cipal booksellers in Philadelphia—by George Hilt , Baltimore and by Alexander Somerville New-York . A few copies of the Dispatches may be had separate. May 25. eodtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 1, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper," and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act entitled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper," that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collect- ed throughout the United States.
Dts. Cts. Mils. Any Certificate of Naturalization, 5 Any Licence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, 10 Provided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers. Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4 Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (ex- cept for lands granted for military services) 2 Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond, 1 Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or o- ther testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate di- vided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Chil- dren or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hun- dred Dollars, 25 When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50 And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of 1 Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25 When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1 Any Exemptions, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular State, 50 Any Bond, bill single or seal, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obligation or contract, made or with the United States or any State, or for their use respectively, If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10 If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 25 If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 50 And if above one thousand dollars, 75 Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid—viz. If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 4 If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 10 If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 20 If above one thousand dollars, 30 Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be estab- lished within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual di- vidends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale: On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 10 On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 1 On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 2 On all notes above five hundred dollars, 25 Any Protest or other Notarial act, 25 Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell War- rants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war. 25 Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, 1 For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, 3 For more than two thousand dollars, 3 Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, From one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 10 If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 25 Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any sale required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer.) 50 Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank, 10 If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10 If above one hundred dollars, 25 If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveyors and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
III. The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parch- ment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; or on stamped Vellum, parchment and paper at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be ob- tained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenmentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 30th. 1798. Public Notice is hereby given, THAT by an act of Congress passed on the 19th day of March, 1798, the following alterations and amendments have been made to the act passed on the 6th day of July 1797, entitled "An act laying duties on stamped vel- lum, parchment and paper." I. The stamp duties on debentures or certificate- tes for the drawback of Customs or duties on Imports are repealed.
II. A discount at the rate of seven and one half per Centum, will be allowed by the Supervisors or Inspectors respectively, to any persons other than Officers of the Revenue, who may pur- chase at one time or procure to be stamped, any quantities of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, upon which the duties shall amount to Ten Dol- lars or upwards.
III. Stamped Paper, will be provided, and sold at the rates prescribed by law, without any addi- tional charge or expense on account of the price of Paper; but for stamped Parchment or Vellum, an additional price will be demanded at the rate of Fifty Cents for each skin of Parch- ment, or Two Hundred Cents for each skin of Vellum of medium size, which may be furnish- ed at the expense of the United States and pro- portionally for any lesser quantity. Given under my hand, at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenmentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
To be Let, (And possession given on the 1st of May) A genteel three story brick House, 22 feet front, and 40 feet deep, with back buildings and stables, at present in the tenure of Major Jack- son. Enquire at 187 South Third Street. April 2. $
The Co-partnership of the Subscribers, TRADING UNDER THE FIRM OF JOSEPH DAVIDSON & Co. IS this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those having claims against said firm, are desired to render their accounts, and those indebted to make payment to Joseph Davidson, who is duly autho- rized to settle the affairs of the concern. JOSEPH J. MILLER. JOSEPH D. VIDSON. N. B. The Stores at the corner of Market and Fourth Streets are now to be let.—Enquire of Jo- seph Davidson. April 26. w k2am
TO BE SOLD, 40,939 acres of Land. IN Greene County, Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania, on the waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and abound in Coal; they were sold ten years ago for five shillings per acre; patented early in 1787, except 3700 acres, which were patented in 1793; part of them were surveyed in 1793. The tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very con- venient to water carriage, about 19 miles from the town of Washington, from 14 to 16 from the village of Greenburgh and Wheeling. On payment of one fourth of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. April 21. $
TO BE SOLD, 26,780 acres of Land, IN the State of New York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna now, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren and county of Warren. These Lands, from their quality and situation, are a very desirable object for any man who means to invest his money to advantage. On payment of one third of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. April 27. $
Baskenridge—for sale IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paisley. There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expense would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engra- fed Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and conveni- ence of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To have trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to en- quire of T. McEuen & Co. No. 78, Chestnut-street. February 2. eodtf