Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-20 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1700.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20, 1798.
[VOLUME XII.]
FOR SALE, The Schooner THREE SISTERS, Burthen 85 tons, two years old...
ALSO, The Schooner HARRIET, Burthen 77 tons, three years old...
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf...
And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool...
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. ALSO, Brig AMASON.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. For Savannah, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET...
For Amsterdam, The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCOOL, Master...
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels...
Pragers & Co. No. 15, South Second-Street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar...
Flax Seed for sale. Apply to GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-Street.
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed...
A Nurse's place wanted. A WOMAN just arrived from England, wants a place...
Public Sale of Real Estates.
On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale...
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Star, Joseph Woodman, master, from London...
The Subscriber, INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern...
Surveyor General's Office, December 2, 1797. ON a release of survey of 433 acres...
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business...
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master...
George Latimer & Son. FOR SALE BY.
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller...
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut-Street.
A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE—Gurrabs, Mamoodies...
British Dry Goods, ALSO, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum.
FOR Sale by the Subscriber, Forty-nine bales of Muslins, being the remains...
A PRINT. THE Print, representing General Washington...
Stop the Runaway. ABSCONDED from his master's employ, in the city of Philadelphia...
NOTICE. IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insolvent debtor...
Princeton—New-Jersey. THAT neat and convenient House in which the late Mrs. Ann Witherspoon...
IN THE PRESS, And speedily will be Published, For the benefit of the MARINE SOCIETY...
Reflections on Monroe's View OF THE CONDUCT OF THE EXECUTIVE, As published in the GAZETTE...
Bank of Pennsylvania.
AT a meeting of the Stockholders, held at the Bank on Friday, the 2d February, 1798...
Fresh Fruit. To-morrow morning will be landed, at Morris's Wharf...
FOR SALE BY Peter Kuhn. Baskenridge—for sale. IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which...
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia...
JUST Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. Dobson, Cresswell, Young and Oram...
OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers. To which is annexed, AN ABSTRACT...
Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery...
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, (Price 25 Cents) Reflections on Monroe's View...
SALES BY AUCTION. Stated Sales FOR DRY GOODS. Monday—Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56...
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 27, Penn-Street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges...
By WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front-Street. A quantity of Tanner's Oil...
St. Croix Sugars, 26 hogsheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co.
Wanted, An active, clean, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen...
WANTED A young Gentleman to go Doctor of a ship to the East-Indies.
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM COMPTON...
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Peter Gill late of the District of Southwark...
Lately Published, And to be had by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets...
Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796."
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the base means practiced by the Jacobins...
SALES BY AUCTION. Stated Sales FOR DRY GOODS. Monday—Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56...

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20.
MR. FENNO.
A very gross misrepresentation having appeared in Bache's paper of Friday, respecting the meeting in the Northern Liberties, you will correct it by publishing the following statement:
A number of citizens agreed to meet at the house of Mr. Bender, for the purpose of nominating a proper person to fill the office of Senator. A room was accordingly engaged. By this meeting it was not intended to express the sense of the inhabitants of the Northern Liberties generally, but only of the citizens present. It was not intended to collect people of all political descriptions, but only of one; and all who have ever been present at mixed meetings, of men governed by different interests, and prompted by different views, must see the propriety of this intention. At such meetings it is impossible to obtain either calmness of deliberation, or freedom of discussion. It is impossible to make any comparison, between the fitness of the several candidates, and the conduct which each will be likely to pursue; and where both parties remain firm, violence is almost the inevitable consequence. These being the opinions of the gentlemen who called the meeting, they were much surprised at the intrusion of a number of persons who by the violence of their manner made it evident that they were really determined at all means in their power to bear down all opposition to their views. They immediately cried out to Col. Cowperthwait to take the chair. To this he objected, and the impudence and tyranny of attempting to place him there, must be obvious to all; since his sentiments on the subject were well known, and since he had already presided at a meeting which had unanimously agreed to support Mr. Morgan. He yielded however to their clamor, and immediately after he had taken the chair, some man rose and made a number of objections to admitting the electors of the city to vote at a meeting in the Northern Liberties. After several fruitless attempts to speak, made by those who were opposed to him, they were at length heard with some degree of attention. They stated that the room was engaged by themselves, for their own use; that it was not their intention to publish the resolution as resulting from the determination of some of the inhabitants of the Northern Liberties only, but also fully to express that a number of the inhabitants of the city were present; that several persons from the Northern Liberties were at Dunwoody's, and were permitted to vote; but that if it was the sense of the meeting, thus rudely to interfere with and violently exclude them, they would, from their desire to maintain peace and good order, withdraw. At this time a number of the friends of Mr. Morgan, foreseeing what was likely to be the event, had actually gone and their places were supplied by the friends of Mr. Israel. As soon as the person who made the objection perceived this, he withdrew it. The room was now filled with the most boisterous clamor in favor of Mr. Israel, and the chairman declaring it to be impossible to preserve order, expressed a wish to retire. It was, however, peremptorily insisted upon that he should remain in his seat. A proposal that was made to adjourn, which was instantly rejected. After a good deal of conversation among the friends of Mr. Israel, the question was at length put and a large majority appeared in his favor. A resolution was then offered, declaring the meeting to be unanimous; to this the chairman objected because a number of persons of whom he was one, had voted against Mr. Israel, and the word unanimous was struck out. The most singular part of the story remains to be told, that many of those citizens who had just been voting at a meeting in the city, came to that in the Northern Liberties in order to exclude others of their fellow citizens, and then actually voted themselves.
The same trick had been played at Leffler's tavern on Tuesday. A number of gentlemen agreed to meet there—Mr. Israel's adherents heard of this intention, took possession of the room, and entirely excluded them.
I shall make no comment upon this transaction, nor upon the ridiculous mummery of Momus. The public will form its own opinion. They will determine on which side the charge of violence is fairly made.
A SPECTATOR.
MR. FENNO.
Your readers being now pretty well satisfied, if not surfeited with accounts of the late debates, occasioned by the riotous conduct of some of our representatives in Congress, which has been considered by many as without a precedent even among savage nations, and more so in the deliberate proceedings of any civilized body; I wish to whet their appetites with an account of a similar nature, and not very dissimilar principles; by which an oldadage will be strengthened, namely "that there is nothing new under the sun." I shall not carry you to ancient Rome, nor yet to modern Paris, for my precedent; but to WESTMINSTER-HALL (in the corrupt times of Charles II.) where there appears to have been a French party, and an English party, at Loggersheads, and something like SPITTING arguments, as well as club-arguments in the case. See GREY's debates of the House of Commons; which he says, presented, on that occasion, a "scene the most reproachful to the nation, and the most dangerous to the public welfare."
An address having been presented to the King, to recall his subjects from the service of the French King, from whose ambitious views against his German neighbours,
the balance of Power was likely to be destroyed, and great danger apprehended to England; the King gave an evasive answer; alleging, on certain principles of honor, which his ministers refused to disclose to Parliament, "that such of his subjects as were in the most christian King's service, before the last treaty was made with the States General, were become inconsiderable, and cannot be recalled, without endangering the peace he then enjoyed; [with France and his other neighbours] but that he would renew his proclamation, to prohibit the going over of any more."
This answer, not satisfying the majority of Parliament, who espoused the part of their country, and were not afraid of war with France, the house resolved itself into a grand committee (or committee of the whole) on the subject of a new address to the King. The debates were warm and turbulent; some quotations from them are as follows:
MR. GAWROWAY—"This is one of the serious business that ever was in this house. The King of France is ready to overrun us all, if his conquests go on—Whatsoever we do in this world, let us represent the fears of his [the King's] people, of the growing greatness of France."
Sir WM. COVENTRY, on this subject, speaking of grievances in general, says, "he is not forward to present any; but there is one, above all, [the growing greatness of France] that concerns us all to think of—in respect of this, "all other things are but trifles—The end of France's conquests, is not for trade. The whole bent of France is to consider what next thing he will undertake, if he get rest again. Having almost swallowed Flanders, will he not begin again? He kept not Holland, because Germany would not endure it—If Flanders be swallowed up, there is nothing betwixt us and France—We are not making Laws to bind France, but would make an humble address to the King, that as we have a care of his concern, he would have a care of ours."
Sir THOMAS CLARGES—"This grievance of France is a matter of so great consequence, that if there be no tendency of redressing it this day, we are lost—He fears the King is betrayed."
MR. MALLET—"Knows not the benefit we have from the French, but that they fetch our horse and our men, and we have nothing from them but Wine and Women."
On the other side, the ministerial party held up the dangers of war with France—"Will you," says Sir GEORGE DOWNING, who was believed to be under the pay or corrupt influence of France, "will you hazard a war, rather than lose Flanders, in the condition we are in? They may reproach us, as they did King James, by picturing him in Holland with an army of ambassadors to secure the Palatinate." The address to the King was nevertheless finally carried.
The tumult now to be noticed, was on the first putting of the question in the grand committee, when the House divided, and is reported as follows.
"The tellers, viz. Sir Trevelyan Williams, and Sir John Hanmer, appointed by the Chairman, Sir Charles Harbord, differing in their account of the YEAS and NOES, some called "Tell again," others "Report" on which great disorder began; gentlemen rising from their places, and mingling in the Pit. Hot and provoking discourse and gestures passed on both sides, especially betwixt Lord Cavendish, and Sir John Hanmer. Some said, the Lord Cavendish's sword was half drawn out, but prevented by Mr. Russel, who kept close to him. Others said, that Lord Cavendish spit in Sir John Hanmer's face; but that was only eagerness of speech, and so some [spittle] might accidentally fly from him. [Quere—How was the spitting among us? By accident or design?] But to proceed with the narrative."
"Sir James Smith, setting his arms on his side, did, in a rude manner, make thro' the crowd, and jostled several, and came up to the table, when yet more hot discourse passed between him and Lord Cavendish, Mr. Stockdale & some others, setting their feet upon the Mace, which lay below the table, in the usual place at grand committees. This disorder continuing near half an hour, the standarders—by the upper benches, expecting very fatal consequences, especially when the young gallants, as Mr. Thynne, Mr. Newport and others, leaped over the seats to join Lord Cavendish. But the SPEAKER, very opportunely and prudently rising from his seat near the Bar, in a resolute and slow pace, made his three respects through the crowd, and took the Chair. The Mace, was still retained by the said gentlemen; but at last, being forcibly laid on the table, all the disorder ceased, and the gentlemen went to their places. The Speaker being sat, spoke to this purpose—"that, to bring the House into order again, he took the chair, though not according to order." Some gentlemen, as Mr. Sacheverell and others, excepted against his coming into the chair, but the doing it was generally approved, as the only expedient to suppress the disorder."
"Sir Thomas Lee moved "that there might be an engagement passed, upon the honour of every member, standing up in his place, to proceed no farther in any thing that had happened in the unfortunate disorder at the grand committee, which was seconded by several, and consented to by every member, standing in his place. The next day, after a tedious debate, it was Resolved that a further address be presented to his Majesty, for re-calling his subjects that are in the service of the French king."
Every publisher of a newspaper, who may think this narrative worthy of his notice must be left to make his own comments and comparisons respecting both cases, and their termination upon the honour of the parties pledged to give no further interruption to the important business of the session; altho' with this difference, that the interruption in one case was but for an hour perhaps, while on the other it has consumed many precious days to the public. But no censure is meant to be conveyed by this remark;
perhaps from the subsisting animosities, the length of the debates could not be avoided; and in the one case, a fat lord, in the vehemence of argument bapattering or bellaboring the face of his antagonist, may have appeared a laughable circumstance, rather than a premeditated affront. By what means the Speaker of the House of Commons got possession of his chair, and had the Mace restored to the table, if the Chairman of the committee of the whole sat in the Speaker's place, is not fully related; unless it be supposed that the Chairman, in the confusion of the committee, had descended into the pit, or voluntarily quitted the chair on the approach of the Speaker, who (according to the narrative) deferred much credit, in boldly venturing to transgress order himself, that he might restore order to the house. The Speaker of our American House of Representatives was not called to this severe trial, as the house was in session, nor perhaps would he have been so easily forgiven; but his manly and dignified conduct, have convinced the public of his sense and spirit to maintain order in the important station assigned to him.
LIES, IMPUDENCE AND SEDITION.
From the AURORA.
John Adams hath said that we are not a divided people. He hath almost said that we should declare war against France, because Barras, in the gentlest terms, alluded to the possibility of our domestic division. In their several answers to his presidential maiden speech, a majority of the two houses of Congress echoed both ends of this affirmation of Mr. Adams. They cast the gauntlet of falsehood in the face of truth. The future historian of America must make an excellent moral, if he relies on the veracity of executive speeches, and legislative answers.
The most obvious of all political truths is that the citizens of the United States are a divided people. Discord and faction are engraved on the front of almost every public measure.
From the CENTINEL.
To the PRINTERS of the UNITED STATES. "Gentlemen, As the light of Truth, arranged in different forms, and clothed in different similitudes, may best strike the minds of different persons; if the following observations should find their way to the public through your instructive papers, a time when prepossessions and prejudices have gained too great an ascendancy over reason, it may tend to revive the motto of '75, (by uniting we stand, by dividing we fall) and strengthen the great pillar which bears up the Temple of Liberty. UNITY."
The PHILOSOPHY OF POLITICS.
In all natural bodies there is and must be some centre of gravity, towards which all the constituent parts of the body tend; and on which they rest: This is the case with the globe on which we live; light and rolling substances on its surface may be moved by the winds or other ways contrary to the power of gravitation; and even more solid parts of the earth may be disturbed by still greater force, such as earthquakes and like events; still, the power of gravity remaining, all will return to rest again: But should the power of gravity be destroyed all the parts would separate in confusion, and the body no longer remain.
In the particulars above mentioned, a political body very much resembles a natural body. In a republic the public good determined by the public will, as expressed by the representative government, must be considered as the political centre of gravity. While any important subject is under the consideration of the government and ripening to a determination, a free communication of sentiments and arguments, made with decency and propriety, both in the several departments of government and elsewhere, work no injury to the body, but are means of finding the public will, and when that is found and expressed by government, all opposition, opposition and tumult are like winds, hurricanes and earthquakes to the natural body, and should they prevail to destroy the centre, would effectually destroy the body.
In all political bodies this will of the same must be determined by the majority, though ever so small, otherwise there would be no centre: When there is a considerable minority, it is exceedingly prone to become dissatisfied to the majority, and troublesome to the body. Soon after the United States had declared themselves independent, and each state had appointed its own government, as well as a rallying point for the whole, there appeared from time to time a dissatisfied minority, who had recourse to committees of correspondence, county conventions, and many other combinations to embarrass and oppose government: Those dissatisfied minorities have been differently denominated from time to time, according to some leading circumstances, which it is needless to mention. These people seem to consider themselves on a par with, or rather superior to the government of the republic, and call it a party, a faction, a junta, and the like:—With how little reason and with what such people call themselves republicans!
As the globes which we inhabit and each of the primary planets in the solar system has and must have its own centre of gravity to hold the constituent parts; so they all have and must have relation to one common centre, the sun, to prevent them from interfering with each other, or flying off in right lines and losing their relative situations. In this respect a number of bodies politic, or independent states, resemble the solar system: If the United States should forget their own independence and yield to foreign influence, they would become like one of the primary planets should it lose its relation to the common centre of the system and gravitate towards a neighbouring one; in which case it must either approach such neighbouring planet, and both fall into one common mass, or by losing its situation as a primary planet become only a satellite to its new neighbour. Or should the United States be divided between the influence of two or more different foreign nations, they would become like a planet which should lose its situation in the system aforesaid, and yield to the attraction of two or more of the neighbouring planets in different directions—in which case it must be separated, and draw towards the neighbouring planet, or perhaps finally dragged in whole towards the strongest attracting body.
When in a well organized republic, any internal affair has been fully considered and debated, and the public will declared by the constituted authority of the state, it seems rather imprudent, officious, and the effect of disappointment, for those who fall into the minority to keep up a continual clamour against the pub-
lic will so declared; but when any public transaction has taken place between such constituted authority and a foreign state, after a full investigation both in the government and amongst the people at large. What can be more weak, absurd and wicked, if not treasonable, than for the minor part, who, discontented with such transaction, shall exasperate and intrigue with other foreign states or nations against their own government? (Would to God such a thing existed only in the imagination, and had never been realized in the United States, although now declining.)
Such conduct tends greatly to lessen the dignity and importance of any nation, and is as absurd as it would be for a man when he was about to sell any commodity, if in order to find the weight of it he should place one part in one scale and the remainder in the other. It is presumed there is no person that cannot see the propriety of the comparison; but these people will tell us they are not to blame, the fault is on the other side, i. e. they know better what is for the public good than the republican government. Why do they not come out frankly and acknowledge their error in joining to establish a republican government, and return to an hereditary monarchy; but let them be aware of a limited monarchy, for in such a government the will of the monarch himself must be in a degree controlled.
When the United States threw off the government of Great Britain, every intelligent man knew that they must have some government or other, and when they established a republican government every intelligent man knew that it must be administered by fallible men, and that they might sometimes mistake the true interests of the people; but what are we to do in that case? The answer is plain, lift-ad orderrenching the earth in blood, and spending countless millions to procure a revolution, and which perhaps failing at last, the people have in their constitution established periodical revolutions, when all the administrators of government are divested of all authority and returned to the mass of the people, and others are elected in their room. But still the body of the people consists of fallible men, and may err in their elections. What shall we then do? (ah! there is the pinch) It has been the maxim of despots that the people have not wisdom sufficient to govern themselves; but we Americans trust they have, and time must discover which are right:—This is certain, that if they cannot govern themselves by free elections, our case is deplorable, and we must be governed by despots. UNITY.
From the Dedham, (Massachusetts) Paper.
A FRAGMENT.
Euphorbus was a father. That is, he was affectionate to his family and benevolent to mankind. Euphorbus and Lois were indissolubly one. Their authority among their children was not on their backs, but in their hearts. What was the life of Euphorbus?—His tenderness and philanthropy were, like the mountain Oak, deep rooted. Like that, he repelled, with dignity, the storms, and the tempests; and like that, he was distinguished for beauty and majesty of appearance. His children having experienced genuine love and kindness, returned them, reciprocally, to their parents. One chain bound them altogether. What was his End? Speak Companion—Ospring—"We surrounded his couch—were happy in retrospection, and transported in anticipation."—Go, Lois! cherish your love for him—Go, Children! perpetuate his virtues and perceptions in his existence!
Avarus, was married, and had children! But he was not a Father!—That is—he loved not, nor knew how to be beloved. Avarus and Elizabeth lived, indeed, in the same house; but they seldom met in the same mind. Their children were—"You Rascal!"—"You Trollop!"—How was the life of Avarus?—Deficient of amiable sensibilities, he was destitute of happiness. Corroding passions consumed his heart.—Thorns were in his pillow.—His children, having been soured by unjust and untimely severity, were morose, vicious, and "Without natural affection."—What was the End of Avarus?—He died without a witness—Was buried without a tear! Elizabeth mourns the effects of a connection, from which she is now relieved—And the children—Oh! that the consequences of parental crimes could be but limited!—The children, vitiated by their Father, rise with his character, and eternize his reproach!
BENEFICENTIA.
NOTICE.
A Manufactory of yellow and delft wares, Such as never was in this Country before, has been lately erected at Tivoli, Red Hook, Landings, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, State of New York. Where any article of various forms and shapes may be executed, as well as earthen stoves upon a new construction, that saves three fourths of the fuel commonly used in cast iron stoves or open chimneys; they are besides very wholesome and ornamental, by applying to
J. MOUCHET,
Wanted a skillful hand to attend to the baking and glazing part of the said ware. Generous appointments will be given. Apply as above, or to
DAVID BROOKS, Esq.
No. 71 South 5th street.
Feb. 19.
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Twenty Dollars Reward,
FOR taking up a runaway servant Girl, named a Beggall Miller, lately calling herself Betsy Smith, and sending her to North Front-Street, No. 45. She is of a chunky make, and very dark complexion, with round features, and black bushy hair; probably much altered by paint and powder, as she is supposed to have resided in houses of ill fame, though no more than fifteen years of age. February 19. co2w
For sale or to be let on ground-rent,
A valuable Lot of Ground;
SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon.
Also for Sale,
Two three story Brick Houses
With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the fourth thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley, adjoining on the north side, and area very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY—FEBRUARY 19.
A message was received from the President of the United States, inclosing a Report from the Secretary of State, with an account of the losses recovered for captives on behalf of the citizens of the United States, under the treaty made with Great Britain, which was ordered to be printed.
The bill providing for the widows and orphans of certain deceased officers, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Gregg presented a petition from Jeremiah Hall and others, praying that a tract of land, six miles square, near the Scioto river, in the North Western Territory, may be laid off in a certain manner, and that payments may be received for it by installments. Referred to the committee to whom has been referred an enquiry into the law for disposing of this land.
Mr. New presented a petition from the heirs of the late Colonel Elliott, praying for certain lands for which they they late he was entitled. It was moved to be referred to a select committee; but objections being made to this course, it was afterwards referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Dent, from the committee to whom was referred two propositions for amending the standing rules of the house, reported it as the opinion of the committee, that that which goes to prevent the reconsideration of a vote when there are fewer members present than when it originally passed, ought to be adopted; but that the one which would prevent a motion for adjournment from being in order, when another motion was before the house, ought not to be agreed to.
Mr. Nicholas wished this report to be committed to a committee of the whole. He was not ready to vote upon it; to say that no number of members less than a quorum to a certain proposition was competent to agree to another, and of course that a majority of the house could not do the business of the house.
The report was accordingly committed. Mr. Dawson wished the resolution which he had laid upon the table, on the subject of admitting persons, who attended the house for the purpose of taking an account of its debates and proceedings, within the bar of the house, to be taken up and referred to the same committee of the whole.
The resolution was accordingly read.
Mr. Sitgreaves thought it would be more eligible that this proposition for amending the rules should have the same course as others, especially as, from the information of the Speaker, it appeared that the object of this resolution was in practice, with the exception of one individual note-taker, who had abused the privilege and insulted the Speaker and the authority of the house. It was proper therefore that the fact should be stated, so as that the house might act upon it.
Mr. Dawson had no objection to the reference the gentleman from Pennsylvania had pointed out, it was his opinion, however, that the other would have been the more direct course.
It was accordingly referred to a select committee.
Mr. Harper asked whether the bill providing the means of Foreign Intercourse, could now be considered as unfinished business, having been postponed to day certain?
The Speaker answered in the affirmative. It had been postponed to day certain; that day was arrived, and it had now a preference to other business.
Mr. Hartley presented the petition of a number of merchants, traders, and others of Philadelphia, praying that some new Piers may be erected at Newcastle, and that the old ones may be repaired.
Some difference of opinion arising as to the proper reference of this petition; Messrs. Hartley and Livingston being in favour of a reference to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures; and Messrs. Sitgreaves, Gallatin and Kittera, for a reference to the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Coit suggested the propriety of its lying on the table till to-morrow, as he recollects the Secretary of this Treasury had already made a report upon the subject which was referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, but he did not know whether or not that committee had reported. He wished time to enquire. Agreed.
Mr. Thatcher said, that on the 20th January, 1795, a petition was presented from Tobias Lord, and others, praying for leave to erect a Pier in Kennebec river, that an act had been passed authorizing the erection of said Pier under such regulations as should be determined by a law of the State. He had now received the law which had been passed, which he laid before the house. The law and papers accompanying it were referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Davis said, a petition had been this morning presented, and he had had others sent to him to present, on the subject of the North western Territory Lands. He thought something might be done on this business, which would not only answer the wishes of the settlers, but might also be beneficial to the United States. For this purpose, he proposed a resolution which he wished to be referred to the committee appointed on this subject, proposing certain advantages to settlers in that territory, which was agreed to.
Mr. Gallatin moved that the unfinished business should be postponed in order to take up the report of the committee of claims on the expediency or inexpediency of excepting certain claims from the operation of the act of limitation; which being agreed to the House resolved itself into a committee of the Whole on that subject; and agreed to a resolution proposing to suspend for a limited time, the law barring Loan Office Certificates, Final Settlements and Indents of Interest; and also to a resolution in the form

recommended by the Secretary of the Treasury, viz.—Resolved, "That a time be limited by law, after which credit on the books of the Treasury for transactions during the late war, which according to the course of the Treasury, have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of registered debt, shall be barred and declared void, unless claimed by the proper creditors or their legal representatives."
And, upon motion of Mr. T. Claiborne the following resolution was agreed to, 45 to 40.
"Resolved that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill for the relief of Amy Dardin."
This claim has been long before Congress and been several times the subject of discussion. It is for the value of the famous horse Romulus, the property of the husband of the petitioner, pressed into the service of the United States during the war. The case of the widow is evidently a hard one, and this is the second time a vote has been obtained in her favour, which has afterwards been reversed.
The committee rose, reported their agreement to the three resolutions, and had leave to sit again. The house took up the two first, agreed to them, and directed the committee of claims to bring in a bill or bills accordingly. When the same resolution came to be considered, the Yeas and Nays were called for, and its adoption strongly opposed by Messrs. Harper, Nicholas, and Bayard, on the ground of its throwing open a door to every claim which had heretofore been determined as barred, as cutting up by the root all the acts of limitation, that it was also setting aside these laws in the most objectionable way, by inviting every person who had an unsatisfied claim to petition Congress for relief, which would of course engage much of their time; if the acts were to be set aside, it would be much better, and less expensive, therefore, to authorize the proper Department to settle these claims than that the time of the house should be engaged in investigating and settling them.
On the other hand, its adoption was advocated by Messrs. Gallatin and T. Claiborne. This was stated as a hard case; that this determination would not open the acts of limitation to any but such as Congress might deem extremely hard cases; that it would give the Treasury no power whatever to settle any claim; the power, therefore, could not be abused, except they themselves abused it; that whatever policy there might be in acts of limitation, they were certainly liable to strong objections; they knew they were honourably indebted a sum of money, but they are determined not to pay it, merely because the paying of it might render the accounts at the Treasury less simple, or because they would be liable to pay more than is convenient. This policy might be justifiable, but it bore very hard upon individual sufferers. It was argued, therefore, that without opening the acts generally, when a strong, unequivocal claim was presented, which was in the hands of the original holder, and where, of course, there could be no possibility of fraud, relief might and ought to be granted.
Mr. J. Williams was an enemy to acts of limitation; as he thought a debt once due, must always be due until paid; but he would either have them open generally or not at all.
The yeas and nays upon agreeing to this proposition for setting aside the act of limitation in this case (and of course in all others which would have borne comparison with it as to its justice) were as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Baird, Benton, Cabell, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Davis, Dawson, Dent, Elmhurst, Fowler, Gallatin, Gillespie, Grove, Harrison, Holmes, Jones, Livingston, Locke, Lyon, Machi, M'Clanahan, M'Dowell, Milledge, New, Rutledge, W. Smith, Sprigg, Sumpter, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams.—35
NATS. Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Blount, Brookes, Bryan, Bullock, Burgess, Champlin, Chapman, Cochran, Coit, Craik, Dana, Evans, Findley, A. Foster, D. Foster, Glen, Goodrich, Gordon, Gregg, Griswold, Hanna, Harper, Hartley, Hays, Hindman, Hofmer, Imlay, Kittera, Lyman, Macon, Matthews, Morgan, Morris, Nicholas, Otis, T. Parker, Reed, Schureman, Sewall, Shepard, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, S. Smith, Sprague, Stanford, Thatcher, Thomson, Tillinghast, Van Alen, Wadsworth, J. Williams.—55
Mr. Harper then proposed the following resolution, which was agreed to:
"Resolved that the prayer of the petition of Amy Dardin, ought not to be granted."
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made an unfavourable report on the petition of Thomas Marshall for services during the war, which was concurred in by the House.
Mr. S. Smith proposed a resolution to the following effect:
"Resolved, That the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to obtain from the Collectors of the Customs in the principal districts of the United States, a statement of the vessels, captured or detained, by or under the authority of any foreign nation, since the 1st July 1795, expressing in separate columns the names and tons each vessel carried, of the value thereof, by what nation captured, whither bound, and where from, and that he lay the same before the House of Representatives."
Mr. Isaac Parker had no objection to this resolution, if the word principal was omitted.
Mr. Smith agreed to the alteration, and the resolution was ordered to lie on the table.
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PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20.
At a meeting of a large number of citizens at the house of John Dunwoody, on Monday evening, 19th February, Mr. Andrew Tybout in the Chair, Jacob Chrysler, Secretary.
Resolved Unanimously , That from our knowledge of the integrity, patriotism, and abilities of Benjamin R. Morgan, we will use the utmost of our endeavours to support him at the ensuing election for Senator of the District, composed of the city and county of Philadelphia and the county of Delaware.
ANDREW TYBOULT, Chairman. JACOB CHRYSTLER, Secretary.
At a meeting of a number of the citizens at the house of Mr. Philip Timmons, on Monday, 19th February 1793, James Crawford, Esq. in the chair, and Hugh Holmes, Secretary.
It was unanimously resolved to support the Election of Benjamin R. Morgan, on Thursday next.
JAMES CRAWFORD, Chairman. HUGH HOLMES, Secretary.
At a meeting of a number of the citizens of Derby and its vicinity, at the house of Mr. Samuel Ash, on Monday the 19th instant.
It was unanimously resolved to support Benjamin R. Morgan at the ensuing election as Senator for the District, composed of the city and county of Philadelphia and the county of Delaware; and that the citizens attending the meeting will individually give him all the support in their power.
HUGH LOYD, Chairman. NATHANIEL NEWLIN, Secretary.
At a very large and respectable meeting of the merchants, mechanics and other electors of the city and county of Philadelphia at the city tavern on the 17th February, 1798.
GEORGE LATIMER, Chairman. THOMAS ROSS, Secretary.
It was unanimously resolved, "That the citizens composing this meeting, will, to the utmost of their power, exert themselves individually to promote the election of Benjamin R. Morgan as senator for this district; and they do pledge themselves to come forward with their votes and interest in his behalf on the day of the said election, and recommend him to their fellow citizens, as a proper character for the said office."
GEORGE LATIMER, Chairman. THOMAS ROSS, Secretary.
At a meeting of a number of the inhabitants of Delaware county, at the house of William Anderson, in the borough of Chester, February 17th, 1798.
It was resolved, with only one dissenting voice, to support Benjamin R. Morgan at the ensuing election, for a senator for the district composed of the city and county of Philadelphia, and the county of Delaware.
ELISHA PRICE, Chairman. WM. MARTIN, Secretary.
At a meeting of a respectable number of citizens, held on Saturday evening, February 17th, at St. Mary's school-house, for the purpose of consulting on a proper person to represent them in the Senate of this State, John Leamy in the chair.
It was resolved unanimously to support Benjamin R. Morgan, at the Election to be held on Thursday next, the 22d inst.
JOHN LEAMY, Chairman. Attest, EDWARD CARRELL, Sec'y.
At a numerous meeting of the citizens of Southwark, and township of Moyamensing, at the house of Mr. James Cameron, in Shippen street, the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, that this meeting taking into consideration the virtues, talents, and patriotism of BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, do agree to support him individually as Senator at the ensuing election, being fully convinced that he will use his utmost exertions to support the laws and constitution of the United States, as well as of the State of Pennsylvania.
JOSEPH BIRD, chairman. CLEMENT HUMPHREYS junr. Sec'y. February 16th 1798.
At a numerous meeting of the Citizens of the District of Southwark, and township of Moyamensing, at the tavern of Capt. John Rice, Mr. Joshua Humphreys in the chair.
Resolved, That we will use our utmost exertions to support BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at the ensuing election of Senator to represent the city and county of Philadelphia, and county of Delaware; being convinced that at this time, peculiarly important, and interesting to all the advocates of the administration of the government of the United States, to support those who are known to be the friends of order and good government, is a measure which our duty compels us to adopt.
Joshua Humphreys, Chairman. Peter Mircreeken, Sec'y. 14th Feb. 1798.
At a meeting of a number of the Citizens of the city and county of Philadelphia, at Ogden's Tavern, on Tuesday, 13th February, 1798, it was unanimously resolved.
To support BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at the ensuing Election, as Senator for the District, composed of the city and county of Philadelphia, and county of Delaware.
LAWRENCE SECKEL, Chairman. M. KERPZEL, Secretary.
The Members of the Society of Friends in this City and Liberties.
I am not at all surprised to find that the friends of Israel Israel have been endeavouring to appeal to your passions in extolling his conduct as a member of the committee during the former and late awful visitations. I am not in the least desirous to withhold the tribute of praise due to him as well as the rest of the committee—I say his conduct does him credit. If his motives were purely humane, the satisfaction arising in his own breast in having discharged his duty will prove an ample reward. If however, this is not sufficient, I am quite willing to join my fellow-citizens in making any other compensation that shall be deemed necessary .—But I never can agree to confer on him one of the highest offices in the government, which I believe you will join me in saying, he is not either by education or abilities calculated to fill. He may be a good committee man, and yet make a very poor member of the highest branch of the legislature.—Divest him of the influence of the party, and their motives that support him, and some of my objections would be lessened—look at the conduct of these men from their very outset to support him. In that ever-memorable year 1793, when a great number of the inhabitants had fled from their habitations, and a considerable majority of those who remained were overwhelmed in distress, and you behold them capable of attempting to take advantage of this dreadful calamity by bringing forward this very man. Disappointed in their first attempt, they seize the very next opportunity of the like nature, and obtain a small majority of votes—they are again frustrated; a committee of the Senate has declared his election invalid; they now come forward & seem determined to carry him at all events; again look at their conduct; at several late meetings of the inhabitants, have they not attempted to deny the right to any but themselves, of peaceably meeting together? Is not discarding and confusion their element? It certainly is—but I have already said more than I intended. Examine these facts for yourselves, and then permit me to ask you, are you not loudly called upon in support of some of the very principles of your profession (peace and good order) to come forward at the ensuing election, and give your votes for Benj. R. Morgan? Is this not a duty you owe to the government, under which you enjoy the inestimable blessings of religious and civil liberty? I hope not one of you will neglect or refuse complying with so reasonable a request, and which you must be convinced is the desire of a large majority of the most respectable inhabitants.
A FRIEND TO GOVERNMENT.
MR. FENNO. Several false & malicious reports respecting the conduct and determination of the committee of the senate who tried the contested election of Israel Israel, having been industriously circulated with a view to answer electioneering purposes, and one of them, that the committee was much divided, you are hereby authorized to assure the public, that the members of the committee differed in opinion only as to the manner of making their report; but as to the very point contained in the specification upon which the report is founded, they were unanimous. For the truth of this assertion I appeal to the committee.
One of the Committee.
Feb. 20th, 1798.
MR. FENNO. I cannot conceive that the power of passion and party prejudice can so inflame the mind, and obscure the operations of reason that a majority of our fellow citizens will be induced to vote for Israel Israel in preference to Benjamin R. Morgan—to name the two characters in competition proves that it is a party question, and the good citizens are to determine which is to prevail, a faction, or the friends of their constitution and government. Among the various stratagems, and vile falsehoods, by which the anarchists endeavour to accomplish their diabolical views, I know of none more seriously alarming, than that of which an account was given in your paper of yesterday. At several of the late meetings of the enemies of our government, I am told, it has been asserted, that the federalists intend appearing on the election ground armed.—While we cannot but shudder at the idea, that we have malefactors among us, who could boldly publish so daring a falsehood, we cannot at the same time be ignorant of their views. The time is not yet come when they shall dare to say to their co-adjutors, "arm yourselves—the federal part are lovers of peace and order, we are not the most numerous—therefore we will intimidate, they will be afraid to appear on the ground." This is what they dare not openly avow, yet to my mind their language forcibly implies the same. But are the friends of peace and order to be intimidated? No, the language of the faction will arouse them from their supineness, they will now behold the necessity of supporting the government and raising their country to that degree of national dignity, as not to be endangered by foreign influence, or exposed to be shaken by the acts of seditious foreigners. The same spirit which has sunk the citizens of France in misery, and been the parent of crimes over which humanity must forever weep—that same spirit actuates the faction in this country. And it now becomes the interest and the duty of every good citizen to exert his influence and exercise his rights, that he may contribute his all, to avert the dangers to which his country is exposed. When he has done this, he will have performed duties which he owes to himself, his God and his country. But if the peaceful citizen is to be intimidated from giving his vote, this will encourage the faction in their views—this will be success to the utmost of their wishes. Then "they will, like Buonaparte, CONQUER ALL BEFORE THEM." Then all power will be submitted to the hands of a mob—insurrection will become the order of the day, our houses will no longer remain our castles, and peace, happiness and security will be banished from among us.
Feb. 20th. TRUTH.
The managers of the City Dancing Assembly give notice that on account of an Election to be held on Thursday the 22d inst. the Ball in honor of GEORGE WASHINGTON's birth, is postponed to Friday the 23d inst.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to deliver their Cards of Invitation at the door.
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CITIZENS!—ATTEND!
In order that you may know the characters that support the man as Senator, who wished death, to those who marched to suppress the western insurrection, and who for his conduct was bound over before the Chief Justice, it may be proper to state that at a meeting of which Elisha G. Cooke was chairman, and A.C. Duplaine, Secretary, it was unanimously agreed to support Israel Israel.
This Secretary is the Frenchman who was consul under Genet at Boston, and who, for his misbehaviour in office, was displaced by the late President of the United States, as appears by the following documents:
OCTOBER 3d, 1793.
Mr. Jefferson, Secretary of State, to Mr. Duplaine, Vice Consul of France, at Boston.
SIR, AUTHENTIC information being received, that, under colour of your office, as vice-consul of the Republic of France, you have, with an armed force, opposed the course of the laws of the land, and refused out of the hands of an officer of justice, a vessel which he had arrested by authority of a precept from his court. The President of the United States has considered it as inconsistent with the authority of the laws, and the respect which it is his office to enforce to them, that you should any longer be permitted to exercise the functions or enjoy the privileges, of vice consul in these United States; and has therefore thought proper, by the letters patent, of which I enclose you a copy, to revoke the exequatur heretofore granted you, and to make the same public. I have the honor, also to enclose copies of the evidence whereon this measure is founded.
And to be, &c.
TH: JEFFERSON.
George Washington, President of the United States of America,
To all whom it may concern,
THE SIEUR Antoine Charbonet Duplaine, heretofore having produced to me his commission as vice consul for the Republic of France, within the states of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode-Island, and having thereon received from me an exequatur, bearing date the fifth day of June, 1793, recognizing him as such, and declaring him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers and privileges, as are allowed to vice consuls of the French republic, by the laws, treaties, and conventions, in that case made and provided, and the said sieur Duplaine, having under colour of his said office, committed sundry encroachments, and infractions on the laws of the land, and particularly, having caused a vessel to be rescued, with an armed force, out of the custody of an officer of justice, who had arrested the same by process from his court; and it being therefore no longer fit, nor consistent with the respect and obedience due to the laws, that the said sieur Duplaine should be permitted to continue in the exercise and enjoyment of the said functions, privileges and powers: These are therefore to declare, that I do no longer recognize the said Antoine Charbonet Duplaine, as vice consul of the Republic of France, in any part of the United States, nor permit him to exercise or enjoy any of the functions, powers or privileges, allowed to the vice consuls of that nation; and that I do hereby wholly revoke and annul the said exequatur heretofore given, and do declare the same to be absolutely null and void, from this day forward.
In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made patent; and the seal of the United States of America to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, this day of
Lord, 1793, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the eighteenth.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
By the President,
TH: JEFFERSON.
After reading and considering these documents, can any candid man hesitate to believe that confusion and revolution are the objects of the tribe of Israel?
MARRIED—At Dover, on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst. Mr. THOMAS E. RUMSEY, of Wilmington (D.) mer. to Miss HARRIET SYKES, of Dover.
—On Thursday evening last, at the seat of Mr. John Bellach, near Dover, WILLIAM COLLINS, Esq. of Kent County, to the amiable and much celebrated Miss ANN BELLACH, daughter of James Bellach, Esq. deceased.
To Correspondents.
Cassus, tho' personal, is not interesting.
Mr. FRANCIS informs the subscribers to his select Balls, that the 1st Ball intended for this evening is postponed to the 27th inst.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
The ship George, Captain Rice, from Philadelphia, arrived at Surinam the 12th ult. two days before, in the mouth of the river, was boarded by two British cruizers and treated civilly.
The brig Charlotte, Captain Pearse, of this port, arrived at Baltimore, from the Havana.
The outward bound vessels still remain at Marcus Hook.
A Schooner from West-Indies, about 90 tons burthen, loaded with coffee and cotton was cast away near Indian river last Thursday night—captain and crew saved.
TO THE PUBLIC.
A PUBLIC Meeting having been advertised to be held at my Hotel, on Wednesday evening, the 21st inst. I am sorry that it is not in my power to accommodate the gentlemen on that evening, as the Rooms were previously engaged.
JAMES OELLERS.
Feb. 20.
THEATRE.
THE Managers deem it their duty to inform the Public, that as soon as the Theatre are removed to the new building, they will resume the representation of the play of Mr. COOPER, and the unprecedent performance of Mr. FENNEL to perform the character of Macbeth . Of the fit gentleman, the Managers must ever speak in terms of acknowledgment, approbation and friendship, for that uniform exertion in his profession, which has at once advanced the interests of the drama and justly rendered him a favorite of his patrons. On Mr. COOPER's conduct, they can make no remark at this time, as the violation of his contract is the subject of a suit, now depending in the Supreme Court; and in relation to Mr. FENNEL, they are content, at present, to observe, that, independent of the good faith which his engagement ought to inspire, the liberality that he has hitherto experienced from the managers, as well as from the public, has as a matter of fact, produced that he would not ungratefully have taken advantage of the existing state of the Theatre, either to embarrass the former, or to oblige the amusement of the latter.
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Causes qui se sont opposées aux Progrès du commerce, entre LA FRANCE et les ÉTATS-UNIS de L'AMÉRIQUE. Avec les Moyens de l'accélérer; Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale de l'Angleterre, de la France, et des ÉTATS-UNIS.
In six Letters, addressed to Monsieur le Mar- quis de LA FAYETTE. Traduit sur le Ma- nuscrit Anglais du Colonel SWAN, ancien Membre de la Législature de la République du Massachusetts.
Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des (Richesses Nationales.) —Le Trident de Neptune, et le sceptre du Monde. LIMIERZ.
Or causes that have been opposed to the PROGRESS OF COMMERCE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. With the means of accelerating it;
And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America. In Six letters, directed to the Marquis DE LA FAYETTE.
Translated into French from the original Eng- lish Manuscript of Col. SWAN, formerly a Mem- ber of the Legislature of Massachusetts.
Commerce is the most important portion of the Wealth of Nations. —The Trident of Neptune is the Sceptre of the world. LIMIERZ.
AT a juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion, a work of this kind becomes extremely useful to those citizens of the United States, who may be desirous to enable them- selves to view this subject, under its various as- pects; and they will have the satisfaction to be furnished with the necessary data, to judge of the usefulness of this transaction.
This work is principally distinguished by the richness of the observations, the propriety of the ideas, and the mode of the theory which it contains. As Paris, a man of wit observed, that this work was like a rich farmer's barn, heaped up to the very roof with useful produce. It is address- ed to the unfortunate LA FAYETTE, in letters, which fugitive form, the author who could only devote a few weeks to this occupation, was obliged to adopt. Although circumstances are in many respects different at the present day, from what they were in the year 1793, when these letters were written, yet it may be justly said, that the many alterations and permanent data still remain, that the judicious reader will not appreciate the work less than that account; on the contrary, as many of the alterations, which have been made, are the re- sult of the author's remarks, it will serve to com- mence him that in all transactions, between free nations, every thing may be expected from the ef- forts of truth and justice.
LETTER I. General view of the obstacles, created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce, with the United States—Observations made in a tour, taken for that express purpose, upon some French manu- factures (a previous fragment of this). Examination and refutation of the prejudices existing in France, against the quality of certain productions of the United States, and against the advantages of their importation—Demonstration of the bad policy of laying duties on their importation, principally on prevailing in general, and on sale provisions, and in particular—Considerations on the regulations of the French custom-houses.
LETTER II. Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals in the United States—Proofs that these obstacles are only temporary and will be removed (they have been removed) by time and the wisdom of govern- ment—History of the influence of the American paper money—Important principles and abstract considerations on money and circulation—Causes of the stagnation of American trade, after the peace—Critical examination of French goods, im- ported into America, and extraordinary conduct of the French merchants—Effects of good com- mercial laws; and patriotic wishes on this subject— Observations on money, weights and measures.
LETTER III. Essay in the form of a tablet, to apprise the im- portations into the United States from France and England. The author examines at each article, whether it can be better furnished from France or England—It is principally on this subject (which would have afforded a mere theorist) that the author appears to evince great commercial experience. These kind of tablets, unluckily as difficult to obtain as they are to be desired, are the only true guides the statesman can take for the policy of treaties, de- signed which he is continually deceiving or deceiv- ed. We cannot too much admire the apparent ex- tension of Colonel Swan's calculations; and although the prophecies of Lord Sheffield have already been contradicted by experience, and by several able pens, yet it is curious to see the author of the present work, dispute with him the only ground on which he has not been hitherto attacked, by proving that France, under the required condition, will be better able than Great Britain to supply us with several articles, which the English author allows exclusively and forev- er to the latter; the author's partiality effect on (if he has any) does not appear to have at any time created a partiality of judgment . The result of this calculation is that in 1789, that is to say, a period when arts and manufactures did not exist in France the vast means and probability of extension which they now possess, that even in 1789, it was probable, that France would not only have the means to supply one half of any given quantity of the productions of France and England united, but also to enter into competition with Great Britain for the remainder, in proportion to the wisdom of her government, and the industry of her inhabitants.
LETTER IV. Calculation of the exportations of the United States, and particular examination of their suitability to France; this is one reason why, notwithstanding the excellent work of Mr. Tench Coxe, Mr. Swan's ta- blet is by no means superfluous—the principle of the advantages which would result to France from the importation of provisions and raw materials, is every where applied; and it is upon this argument, that the author establishes his demands to the French gov- ernment, for the limited admission of the produc- tions of his country into France.
LETTER V. Tableau of the debt of the United States at that time—Opinions of the author on the finances, on the effects of national debt, on circulation, &c. as more amply detailed in his National Arithmetic printed at Boston in the year 1786; the whole calculated to strengthen in France, the public and private credit of the United States—the happy condition of Ameri- ca, and the miseries arising from the public debt in Europe, are contrasted in the ablest manner, and un- der the most striking relations, by very curious cal- culations—Observations on the wisdom and economy which preside over the public expenses of the Massachu- setts. In this place the patriotism of the author ap- pears, with all the elevation which a just national pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe, he says, will learn from us the art of economy in recompensing the services which the country receives; Among us it will be seen, that men are chosen for places, and not places for men. This letter concludes with a general view of the public property, deposited in the hands of the government of the United States.
LETTER VI. General examination of the defects of the commer- cial policy of France with respect to the United States; many of these observations have produced the effects for which they were intended, others still remain, pointing out the reforms to be made in future, as a good chart marks the shoals and rocks. The au- thor
concludes his work, by fixing his attention on his country, and the great men who have rendered it il- lustrious, and we take a pleasure in quoting what he says of the present chief of our government. To praise a man when he is in a distinguished em- ployment, is common, and may be taken for flattery; but while he is in private life, it is the homage of sincerity.
Note, page 316 of the work. * Les habitans des Etats-Unis, suivant dans leur choix le bien public, & exciter par un principe de reconnaissance, choisirent M. John Adams pour vice- président du nouveau congrès. Ses efforts, pour pré- server le peuple des intrigues formées par le gouver- nement Anglais contre la liberte, le rendirent res- suscité à ceux qui étoient en pouvoir. Le peuple, convaincu de son merite, le choisit pour un des ses representans dans le premier congrès. De ce nombre etait aussi M. Samuel Adams, patriote aussi intrépide, qu'insatiable. La révolution Americaine doit beau- coup à la persévérance de ses travaux, & à ses talents distingués. Ceux que M. John Adams a développés dans le traité de paix, qui s'est fait à Paris en 1783, ont prouvé qu'il étoit ministre aussi habile que grand politique. Et dans son ouvrage sur la défense de la constitution Americaine, il a montré toutes les ca- noissances qui forment les vrais jurisconsultes & les hommes de loi; connoissances nécessaires, pour rem- plir honnêtement les fonctions de président du sénat des Etats-Unis.
W. HAYDON
Delineator of Drawing—from London, (Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science) INFORMS his friends, that he has re-commenced his private tuition.—Terms, as usual, Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornamental Paint- ing, fruit, flowers, &c. taught on the above terms. W. H. flatters himself his terms will be particu- larly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. 52w
TO BE SOLD,
A GREABLY to the left wall and testament of WILLIAM HUYSHAM, deceased, and posses- sion given immediately, a valuable property in Arch street, between Third and Fourth streets, consist- ing of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements. The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The size of the farm breadth at the house and 209 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a car- riage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extend- ing to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventila- tion, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Phil- adelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 88, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } Acting Executors. January 11. 5
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, de- ceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are included to the fame, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, } Administrator No. 25, So. Third-street. dfw January 4. dfw
Copper for Sheathing, For Sale, by SIMON WALKER, Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29. diw
Genteel Boarding and Lodging To be had at a moderate price—Enquire a No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. d2w
A House in Burlington for Sale. THE subscriber has a large, convenient two- story brick House, with Stables, Carriage- house, and a well improved Garden, in the City of Burlington, New-Jersey, which he wishes to sell. For terms apply at No. 5, South Fourth street, to GEORGE WALKER, Who has also for Sale, Lots in Washington City, Contiguous to the Capitol and to the principal harbour. December 29. 70t
To be sold,
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, contain- ing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two- story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Ithaca road, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1. dfw
PROPOSAL.
HAVING met with a liberal patronage, the Subscriber is emboldened to issue proposals for printing by subscription, the JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, from their first meeting in 1775, to the present time. This work shall be printed with a new type, made for the purpose; and an good paper. It will be delivered at one dollar per volume (octavo) in 6 vols.—cash to be paid on delivery. It is intended to lay any thing of the merits of this undertaking—the currency of the Journals throughout the United States, is sufficient to justify the printer in his hope of meeting with that success, which he is certain the enterprise deserves. JOHN PARKER. Jan. 27. d6t
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tiers Boudeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Malaffes Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Deck and one hoghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Frazier. No. 93, South Front Street. Nov. 7. dsm
Just Published,
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Book-sellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. 6t
PROPOSALS,
FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE
ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and mis- demeanors, by which public and private property are, at present, injured and endangered: And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE,
Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westmin- ster; and for the liberty of the Tower of Lon- don.
To those who have read this curious and valuable work, it will need no recommendation—they know its solid merit but as it has hitherto got into very few hands in this country, it will not be amiss to observe—so great was the application and demand in London, that it passed through three large editions in the course of twelve months. As a property in London, varieties of fraud, that endanger the property of the rich, and most other dangerous and illegal acts, it cannot fail to afford the reader great entertainment as well as instruction; but as the author traces all these enormities to a few, and in themselves, insignificant, causes, many of which actually exist in all the large capitals of the United States, the business is brought home to our own doors; and the work has an increasing claim to our atten- tive perusal.
To assist the legislator and the magistrate in the human- office of preventing crimes, and their consequent punish- ments, was the patriotic design of the author. "Private offences, he says, are the source of public crimes, and the best method of guarding society against the latter is, to make provident provision, for checking the former." Those men are only seduced from their loyalty who are apoplectic from vice."
CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-sub- scribers the price will be raised.
Whatever encouragement may be given by sub- scription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN BAYLIS's book-store, No. 68, High- street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Sam- uel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 31. 2awta
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, } RUM. St. Vincents, } and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. 5
To be Exchanged for British, German, or India Goods, IN THE PACKAGE; A tract of valuable Land In Lycoming, adjoining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 15. 5
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much plea- sure and respect, returns her sincere ac- knowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. 52mft
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and mis- demeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached; and who are the parties and accomplices therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20. 5
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street, INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French lan- guage, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, con- sisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best cal- culated to afford either useful instruction, or plea- sure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. com. no. 15.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27—4w
This Day is Published,
BY Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers, Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot- pressed. By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions
Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States.
Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior pa- per, at 3-4ths of a dollar.
Employment for the Poor.
FLAX for SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth- day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12— back of no. 52, South Fifth street, above Spruce- street. eod2w
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher,
AT THEIR STORE, No. 213, corner of Arch and Front street.
HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto fusty romall Handkerchiefs Ditto Pulicat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurracha Bengal Black Tatties 4000 pieces Nankens, and few chests bell Hyson Tea 450—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 lbs. Glass Ware afforded, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18. 31wtf
Imported (via New York) on the
ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the follow- ing articles: Maharonges Charconna Downs Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked muffs Gillas Romals Sandannoes Gillas & Pennaficos Challa Romals Blue cloth Hair ribbon Mull Mulluthankertchees Palempores Patna do. Bananes Opium Lesser Cardimuna Seeds. Samuel Wilcox, November 27. 21w
Valuable Books,
Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. ORMWOOD, No. 41, Chestnut Street. CATALOGUES
Of the newly imported books may be had gratis. These added to O's usual stock, form an extensive and elegant collection of ancient and modern literature, and comprise books in fan- tasy languages and on various subjects.
This Day is Published, By J. ORMWOOD, (Price 75 cents, handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and seventy three cuts.) The Looking Glass for the Mind, OR, The JUVENILE FRIEND;
Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful inno- cence and filial affection—In prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising gen- eration. In the Press, and will be speedily published, Dr. DARWIN'S Plan of Female Education.
Subscriptions for this incomparable work will be thankfully received by the printer. The book will contain about three hundred pages, will be printed with a new type on fine paper, and de- livered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one dollar. January 3. 31w
FOR SALE, BY
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 229, South Front-street, next door to the Cus- tom-house, A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches
A Time Keeper, by Arnold Some plated Candlesticks Double barrelled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England Ditto, by Parker Pair duelling Pistols, by Knubley, Charing Cross Reflecting Telescope, by Ribright 60 lb. Scotch Thread Small collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints 36,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, pa- tented by Percival Butler, in 1787. Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots Invoices or parcels of Watches bought. January 4. d7t
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assort- ment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States.
LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8 vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Pasteboards, sheathing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. 37 Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24—3aw6w
Yellow Fever and Pestilential
Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Book-seller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, (Price, in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper,
A VIEW
Of the Science of Life;
On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important er- rors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, By WILLIAM TATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its applica- tion for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemical, Pestilential diseases, in which his attempted prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they ne- ver arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. Nov. 21. 512t
Wanted, to Hire,
A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. cost
Tin Plates,
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth street. December 28. 1w
The cargo of the West-Indian from
Jamaica, landing at South Street wharf, 136 bds. and 300 barrels choice Coffee 98 bds. of prime Sugar 29 bds. of Rum. For sale By Peter Blight.
WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 500,000 Lbs of Java Coffee 800 Bags do. Sugar Cloves and mace in bales A quantity of Hispaniola Cocoa Red Port Wine in pipes and hogheads Madera do. in pipes February 6. d2wcom
A Roman Catholic Clergyman,
Who has been a considerable time on the mission in the country parts of the State of Penn- sylvania, gives this notice to any extensive pro- prietor of land within the said state, and border- ing on either the Potomac, Susquehanna, or Juniata rivers; that he is enabled to make a fair settlement from fifty to one hundred and five families, if due encouragement be offered. For further information, apply to the Rev. Leo- nard Neale, Willing's Alley. Feb. 8. 4t
For Sale.
THE Subscriber offers for sale the property now occupied by him in the town of West-Chester and county of Chester. It consists of a well finished two story stone house, 43 feet front, by about 40 deep, four rooms on a floor, with cycled garret, and a cellar under the whole—A very good stone Stable and Coach house—And a lot of Ground, three perches wide, by twenty perches deep. The house stands on the Main street; its situation is high and very handsome; the lot extends to a back street, on which the stable and coach house stand. The lot is in a high state of cultivation, and there is in the yard a pump of excellent water, which has, at no time, been known to fail. The situation of the town is high, and remark- able healthy—the country around it, fertile and beautiful. The terms of payment will be made to suit the purchaser. They, and the price, will be settled, upon application to Mr. JONATHAN SMITH, at no. 249, South Third-street, Philadelphia, or to ROBERT FRAZER. February 5. mwfif
City Commissioner's Office,
January 12th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c.