Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-06-16 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1799.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
FOR LONDON,
The copper-bottomed SHIP SALLY, Captain Lockyer. A considerable part of her cargo is already engaged;—to sail with all convenient speed—For terms apply to ROSS & SIMSON. No. 121, South Front-Street.
June 13
For Sale by the Subscribers,
The following GOODS, just arrived in the ship Pigou, capt. Clay, from Canton, Bohca, H. skin, Young Hyson, Sugar in boxes and bags! And a quantity of Caffa.
ALSO, TO BE SOLD,
The said ship PIGOU, A well known, fast sailing Ship, live oak and cedar frame, and coppered. She measures 76 feet keel, 23 feet 6 inches beam, 12 feet hold, and 6 feet between decks.
June 11.
Mordecai Lewis, Jesse & Robert Waln, William Sansom.
$200
LANDING,
At Walnut Street Wharf, from on board the brig Amiable Matilda, William Brown, Master, from Bourdeaux,
Claret in hogsheads and in cases of
SUPERIOR QUALITY, Brandy in Pipes,
FOR SALE,
Thomas & John Keeland. Said Brig for sale, With two pair four-pound CAN-NON, and one pair 12-lb. CAR-ROUNDES.
May 29
FOR LIVERPOOL,
THE SHIP LIBERTY, Isaac Vredenberg, Master. A good new vessel, fails well—Lying at Wilcox's Wharf, will sail about the tenth of next month, a considerable part of her Cargo being engaged—For freight or passage apply to JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front Street.
May 29
N. B. The LIBERTY is intended to return one of the first vessels to this port.
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JUST ARRIVED,
In the brig Gusty, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins
A quantity of SALT, of an excellent quality
A few gross Porter Bottles, new And twenty cakes Vinegar
And the said
BRIG, Also, FOR SALE, Enquire of Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. No. 22, Little Water Street, South.
April 20.
ADVERTISEMENT.
DESERTED from a detachment under the command of captain Edward Miller, stationed at Spring Gardens.
June 3d. 1798—John McKibben, born in Ireland, county of Antrim; 5 feet 9 inches in height, dark hair, eyes and complexion, pock marked, aged 28 years, speaks broad, mangled English, had a blanket when he went away, he is a drunkard and very amusing.
June 6th—James Crawford, born in Chester, State of Massachusetts, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, five feet 11 inches in height, aged 24 years, by trade a blacksmith, had on his full regimentals and left his p. t. when on furlough.
Elizabeth Stow, a prisoner, born in Symsbury, State of Connecticut, aged 36 years, black hair dark eyes and complexion, a repeated defector, very amusing, writes a tolerable hand and is very talkative. Had on regimental shirt and overalls when he deserted the guard.
Whoever will apprehend the above deserters and return them to Spring Gardens in Philadelphia, or to any officer belonging to the United States or confine them in any goal and give notice to me that they may be obtained shall have ten dollars reward for either of them, or thirty for the three and all reasonable charges paid.
EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d Regiment of Infantry. The different printers in the union are requested to insert the above.
June 11
HEALTH OFFICE.
Philadelphia, 18th May. 1798. Extract of an act to alter and amend the Health Laws of this Commonwealth, passed 4th April 1798.
Sec. 3. AND be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every house-keeper within the city of Philadelphia, the townships of the Northern Liberties and Moyamensing, and district of Southwark, within a mile of the limits of the city, taking in boarders arriving by sea or by land, from any foreign port or place, and having any boarder in his or her family, who shall be taken sick of any disease whatsoever, between the first day of May and the first day of November in any year, within twenty days next after such boarder shall come to lodge in his or her house, shall within 24 hours next after the knowledge of such sickness, make report at the Health Office of the name of such sick person, the time of his or her arrival at the house and of his or her being taken sick, and of the name and place of abode of such house-keeper; whereupon the Physician of the Health Office shall forthwith visit the patient, and report to the office his opinion of the nature of such disease, that measures may be taken to prevent the spreading of the infection; and if any house-keeper shall neglect to give information in the manner and within the time aforesaid, and shall be thereof convicted, in any court of criminal jurisdiction within this Commonwealth, upon indictment by verdict or confession, he or she shall forfeit and pay a fine to the use of the said hospital, not less than twenty dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, to be imposed at the discretion of the court, according to the circumstances of greater or less aggravation attending such particular case.
By order of the Board of Health, WM. ALLEN, Health Officer, of the Port of Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Hospital,
6 mo. 11, 1798. THE CONTRIBUTORS are hereby notified to meet at the said Hospital, on 7th day, being the 23d day of this month, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, to reconsider the expediency of constructing a Dome to the centre house of the new buildings; also, to determine on an alteration to be made in the 5th rule, so far as the same respects the admission of poor patients.
By Order of a Board of Managers. SAMUEL COATES, Clerk.
NOTICE.
ALL Persons having any claim or demand against the Estate of Absalom Humphreys late of this city, Esq. deceased, and who have not rendered their accounts, are requested to render them immediately; and all those who are indebted to the said estate or to the late firm of Absalom and James Humphreys, are requested to pay their respective accounts to James Humphreys, jun. administrator.
June 14
A House and Lot in Burlington
FOR SALE. A LARGE commodious two story brick House, and large well improved Garden; with a large Clover Lot, a stable, a Carriage House, and Spring House, &c. in the city of Burlington, New-Jersey.
This property allows d to be the most healthy and beautiful of any in Burlington, having about 300 feet upon the river, and extending 203 feet back; bounded on one side by Broad-Street, and on the back by a wide alley. The house is in form of a square, fronting 50 feet upon Broad Street, and 58 upon the river—with a pump of water at the back door, besides two fine springs rising out of the beautiful bank between the garden and the river.
For particulars, apply at No. 5, South Fourth-Street, to
GEO. WALKER.
Who has also For Sale,
Lots in Washington City.
June 13.
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JOHN MILLER, JUN.
No. 8, CHESTNUT STREET. Has received, per the Richmond from Calcutta
A Quantity of Sugar.
West India Molasses and 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
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TO LET,
The House No. 83,
Chestnut, a few doors below Third Street,
Is in good repair, and a capital Stand for any kind of business. Apply as above.
June 5.
$
Bourdeaux Brandy,
Claret in bds.
White wine in half bds.
Cherry Brandy
Portwine } Wines in Casks.
Sauterne } Wines in Casks.
Lundi } Wines in Casks.
Red Skins } Wines in Casks.
A T S O,
76,000 lbs. Jacquemel Coffee.
60,000 do. Bourbon do.
114 Boxes of white Havana Sugar—and
50 Hogsheads of Tobacco
FOR SALE BY
JOHN SAVAGE.
June 2
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This Day is Published,
AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 119, 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 present
year, by a Member of the House of Representatives.
June 12
$
Choice St. Croix Sugars,
FOR SALE BY
James Yard.
ALSO,
A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira Wine,
for immediate sale, and at a reduced price.
June 4.
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To be Sold, in Burlington,
Immediately opposite the wharf, on the river Delaware,
A Large new two story brick House, and Lot
sixty feet in front and one hundred deep.
The House consists of two large parlours, one 57
by 21, the other 19 by 21, an entry to the mid-
dle, three large bed chambers and one small one,
well finished garrets, a large kitchen, pantry, store-
room, &c. with good cellars, good water and gar-
den, all new, well finished and in perfect order.
Immediate possession will be given. Enquire of
Edward Bonall & Co. or of Francis Durbin, Bur-
lington, who will inform the price and show the
premises.
May 24
$12W
FOR SALE,
Two three story Brick Houses
With convenient stores, wharfs, &c. situate on
Water Street, between Mulberry and Sassafras
Streets, containing in front on Water Street fifty-
four feet, and containing that breadth east-
ward ninety-five feet, then widening to the
south thirteen feet six inches. These houses
have the convenience of a public alley, adjoin-
ing on the north side, and are a very desirable
situation for a merchant, house-factors, 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.
April 5
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TO BE LET,
And Possession given Immediately,
THAT well known stand called, Small's
tavern, sign of the Black-Horse at the east
end of Bedford. This stand is attended with
many advantages; there are two houses, the
one stone and the other frame adjoining, each
other, well finished and upon a very convenient
plan; the stabling new and large and a pump at
the door—besides, there are but two taverns in
the town. The terms and time of leasing will
be made known by application to
Dr. John Anderson,
of the town of Bedford
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United States.
Pennsylvania District. } ss.
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 public sale at the Custom-House, in the City of Philadelphia, 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, pro-
secuted and condemned as forfeited in the said court.
William Nichols, Marshal.
June 8th, '98 } ss.
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the main court
of Chancery of Maryland, the subscriber will sell
at Public Sale, on the premises, on Monday, the
25th 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, late 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 & Warehouse, capable of contain-
ing from 15 to 20,000 barrels of flour, with a frame
shed adjoining thereto, sufficiently capacious to
hold 2000 hogsheads 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 receiving
ships of any burthen at the lowest tides. From the
many advantages this property is known to possess,
it is esteemed 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
estate. It is unnecessary to say more on this subject,
as those intending to purchase, will have an opportunity
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. } ss.
Joseph J. } ss.
I hereby give Notice,
TO all my creditors, that I have applied by pe-
petition to the judges of the court of common
pleas for the county of Philadelphia, at their session
in June term in this month, praying that they
would extend to me the benefit of an act of General
Assembly of this Commonwealth, passed the
4th day of April, 1798, entitled "An Act pro-
viding that the portion of a debtor shall not be li-
able to arrest 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 hath appointed Monday the
26th day of June instant, at 10 o'clock, P. M. to
hear me and my creditors at such place as the court
shall be held, where they may attend if they think
proper.
JOHN GRAHAM.
June 11. } ss.
$125
Ephraim Clark,
CLOCK & WATCHMAKER,
German of Regent and Market Street.
WHERE he is just opening a very extensive
supply of clock dials, case brass, bells, for-
ged work and pinions, punice stones and emery,

fully persuaded of. And as this subject had been fully discussed on the resolutions which had been before the house, he hoped the bill would be immediately taken up; as he wished to provide without delay for the defence of our craft as far as our force would permit.
Mr. MACON said it was very extraordinary indeed, that gentlemen should wish to hurry this bill through the house in the way proposed. It appeared as if they were afraid of any thing coming from our Commissioners before they got the country in war. Being now the usual hour of adjournment, it could not be expected that the house went into this bill, that any debate could take place. Indeed gentlemen seemed to wish to prevent debate as much as possible; a few days ago, they had got a rule passed that no person should speak more than once to any question, and now by moving to go into a committee of the whole at the hour of adjournment, they wish to prevent them from speaking once, and that upon a bill which will certainly place the country in a state of war. He thought a regard to decency ought to prevent gentlemen from pushing this motion.
Mr. LYON called upon gentlemen to consider the importance of this bill. He considered it as a declaration of war as it now stands, and he hoped time would be given to consider the whether some amendment could not be introduced into it, so as to prevent its being so considered. At present, he believed, it was directly in the face of the laws of nations. He was desirous of avoiding war if possible. His constituents also wished it. He had received at least 200 letters requesting him to do all in his power to prevent it. Indeed he was afraid of the consequences of war; he was afraid it might produce even a dissolution of the present government.
Mr. BRENT was proceeding to express his astonishment at the conduct of gentlemen in wishing to press so important a subject upon the house, when members were impatient to adjourn, when
Mr. SEWALL rose and withdrew his motion, and the bill was made the order of the day for to-morrow.
Mr. HARPER laid before the house a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, on the subject of the land tax, which was ordered to be printed and the house adjourned.
Macpherson's Blues.
BATTALION ORDERS, June 12th, 1798. THE BLUES are to assemble, for the purpose of exercise in full uniform, on MONDAY next, at 5 o'clock in the morning, on the usual parade, Centre Square.
ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adjutant, p. i. N. B. In future, when the Blues are ordered to assemble, it is to be understood that they are to appear in full uniform, and at the usual parade, unless the order expresses the contrary.
Infantry Company.
THOSE young men, who are willing to form an uniform Light Infantry Company, to be attached to one of the regiments of Militia of the city of Philadelphia, are requested to meet at Yohé's tavern, the sign of the White Swan, in Race street, on Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock. June 15
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, as 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," passed 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 Lieut. will be held at Capt. Hand's, in Race street, next Monday afternoon, at 7 o'clock, where the punctual attendance of the members is expected.
JOHN WOODSIDE, Captain. June 14.
Attention! Artillery Blues.
THE Gentlemen who have enrolled themselves in order to form the above Company, are desired to meet on Saturday evening, 16th June, at 7 o'clock, at George Hill's, No. 130, North Second-street, sign of the Buck, to elect Officers, determine upon uniform, and form bye-laws. Applicants, previous to that time, will enjoy the privilege of voting.
June 14.
Editors of newspapers will please to give the above a place.
Volunteer Rifle Company.
THE Citizens of Philadelphia and the Northern Liberties, who are disposed to join said company, in support of the Liberty and Laws of their country, are informed that articles of association are left at the houses of John Haines, no. 132, High street, John Coyle, no. 203, said street, and at the counting house of Obadiah Stockton, corner of 9th and High streets, where able bodied, active citizens are invited to enrol themselves.
The Printers in this city are requested to give the above a place in publications. June 12
FOR SALE, 800 pieces of Sail Cloth
10 tons of Sheet Lead Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. June 15
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 16.
C O N G R E S S.
Yesterday the House of Representatives of the United States resumed the consideration of the bill supplementary to, and to amend the act authorizing the President of the United States to raise a Provisional Army, when the amendment moved yesterday to confine the loaning of arms to the Volunteers to field pieces, instead of small arms and accoutrements, came again under consideration, and was negatived 41 to 54. Mr. SEWALL then moved an additional section to the bill authorizing the President of the United States when he shall think proper to appoint such Officers as he may deem necessary for the more speedy raising of the Provisional Army, whenever the Public Service shall require them. This motion was negatived 39 to 41. Mr. BAYARD proposed an amendment providing that the Volunteers should not be compelled to march beyond the limits of a State adjoining to that to which they belong. This motion was negatived there being only 19 votes in favour of it. Mr. DAYTON proposed to farther amend the bill by adding the word "legions" so that the Volunteers may be formed into legions, regiments or battalions. This motion was agreed to without objection or division. The committee then rose, and the House having concurred in the amendments of the committee of the whole, Mr. SEWALL renewed his motion for adding a new section to the bill, authorizing the President to appoint the officers to the Provisional Army when he shall think proper, and the question was taken by Yeas and Nays as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Messrs. Heister, Bartlett, Holmes, Bayard, Imlay, Brooks, Kittera, Bullock, S. Lyman, Champlin, Matthews, Cochran, Morgan, Coit, Otis, Craik, I. Parker, Dana, Reed, Dennis, Rutledge, Edmond, Schureman, Evans, Sewall, A. Foster, Sinnickson, D. Foster, Sitgreaves, J. Freeman, N. Smith, Glen, Thatcher, Goodrich, Thomas, Gordon, Tillinghast, Griswold, Van Allen, Harper, Wadsworth,
NAYS. Messrs. Baldwin, Messrs. Heister, Bard, Holmes, Benton, Jones, Blount, Locke, Brent, Lyon, Burgess, Macon, Chapman, M'Clenachan T. Claiborne, M'Dowell, W. Claiborne, Milledge, Clopton, New, Dawson, Shepard, Davis, S. Smith, Dent, W. Smith, Fowler, Sprigg, Gallatin, Sumner, Gillespie, A. Trigg, Gregg, J. Trigg, Hanna, Varnum, Harrison, R. Williams, Havens,
General SMITH then renewed his motion to prevent any other arms being lent to the Volunteers besides field pieces, the question on which was taken by Yeas and Nays follow:
YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Messrs. Holmes, Baldwin, Jones, Bard, Locke, Benton, Lyon, Blount, Macon, Burgess, M'Clenachan T. Claiborne, M'Dowell, W. Claiborne, Milledge, Clopton, New, Dawson, S. Smith, Fowler, Sprigg, Gallatin, Stanford, Gillespie, Sumner, Gregg, A. Trigg, Hanna, J. Trigg, Harrison, Varnum, Havens, R. Williams, Heister,
NAYS. Messrs. Bartlett, Messrs. Hindman, Bayard, Holmes, Brooks, Imlay, Bullock, Kittera, Champlin, D. Lyman, Chapman, Matthews, Cochran, Morgan, Coit, I. Parker, Craik, Reed, Dana, Rutledge, Davis, Schureman, Dennis, Sewall, Dent, Shepard, Edmond, Sinnickson, Evans, Sitgreaves, A. Foster, N. Smith, D. Foster, W. Smith, J. Freeman, Thatcher, Glenn, Thomas, Goodrich, Thomson, Gordon, Tillinghast, Griswold, Van Allen, Harper, Wadsworth,
The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
The bill providing Arms for the Militia throughout the United States was read the third time and passed, by Yeas and Nays 55 to 17. The seventeen negatives were Messrs. Allen, Bartlett, Bullock, Chapman, Dana, Edmond, A. Foster, D. Foster, Glen, Gregg, Griswold, Isaac Parker, Schureman, Sewall, Sitgreaves, Thatcher, and Tillinghast.
The resolutions laid on the table some days ago by Mr. Harper appropriating a sum of money for defraying the expense of the additional regiment or artillery and engineers, and to authorize the President to obtain such a loan of money as may be necessary for the expenses of the government for the present year, over and above the current Revenue, were taken up in the committee of the whole, agreed to, and bills ordered to be reported accordingly.—The house meets to day.
To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES. AMONG the numerous acts of our fellow-citizens of Jersey, who have evidenced to our Executive, and the other branches of our government, their inviolable attachment, and determined resolution, to support that government,—permit the Grand Jury of Burlington to approach you on this all important and trying occasion.
It is an untruth—and we thus publicly declare it—that the people of the United States are a divided
people: they have long known, and happily experienced, the blessings resulting from a constitution, founded on the will and consent of the people, and admire with gratitude the administration thereof, and are determined never to see it abused, or the American name traduced with impunity.
We most sincerely accord with these sentiments, and offer to you, our absolute continuance of a confidence hitherto in no wise impaired. The prudent and firm measures that have been pursued by our Executive, to maintain the dignity and independence of these United States, are evidences which strengthen that alliance, and will give us support in the most trying troubles which may hereafter await us.
The spoilsations on our commerce, and the abuse of the persons and property of our citizens, meet with our abhorrence and detestation, and we hereby engage to unite with you and the other branches of our government, in every proper and legal measure, to secure to us, our rights as a nation, and maintain the good effects, flowing from a state of peace.
Signed by the unanimous order of the Grand Jury. CALEB NEWBOLD, Foreman. ISRAEL RIDGWAY, Clerk. Burlington County, May, 1798.
To the GRAND JURY of the County of Burlington.
GENTLEMEN, I READ with pleasure in this address, your declaration, that it is an untruth, that the people of the United States are a divided people, that they have long known, and happily experienced, the blessings resulting from a constitution, founded on the will and consent of the people, that you admire with gratitude the administration of it, and that you are determined never to see it abused, or the American name traduced with impunity.
The best criterion by which a republic is to be tried, and the most infallible judgment of its duration, is to be formed from its unanimity, against foreign influence, and foreign hostility. The moment a party is formed, abandoned enough to resort to foreign influence for support, that moment may be considered, as the commencement, of the decline and fall of a republic.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 10th, 1798.
The following address was presented to the President of the United States, by the Senators and Representatives of the State of Georgia.
TO JOHN ADAMS, President of the UNITED STATES. SIR,
The underwritten inhabitants of the city of Savannah and its vicinity impressed with the value of national independence, and of the wisdom and virtue which have characterized a government so happily calculated to ensure and preserve this blessing, cannot withhold their approbation to the measures which you have pursued at a juncture so critical to the United States, as the present.
Fondly anticipating the restoration of good understanding on principles compatible with justice and honor, with a nation for whom America had always manifested sentiments of the most real and undigested friendship, they saw with pleasure the departure of the commissioners entrusted with this object, whose personal characters justified an entire confidence (and which the event has proved not to have been misplaced) that no suitable means would be neglected in pursuing the important object of their mission. And notwithstanding the painful and inexpressible sensation which the conduct of men at the head of a government once our allies and friends excited, there remains a consolation, that the cause and responsibility of this conduct will rest on themselves alone. And it is with great pleasure that we congratulate you Sir, and our country on the wise and prudent measures you have pursued for the preservation of peace and the protection of our independence; we believe that you have done as much for the attainment of the first of these objects as a due regard for the other would justify or permit;—and should the last argument of nations, a resort to arms, become indispensable for the protection of those rights which are the most dear to us—We pledge ourselves for the support of our government, by which alone they can be secured, and at the hazard of our lives and properties to convince the world that we will take no share in the disgrace of being considered a divided people.
Signed by 362. To the Inhabitants of the city of Savannah and its vicinity in the State of Georgia.
GENTLEMEN, I thank you for this address, which as it comes from a respectable portion of the union so remote from the seat of government, and expressive sentiments, so noble spirited and patriotic, has given me as much pleasure as any I have ever received.
Painful indeed, and inexpressible are the sensations which the conduct of men at the head of a nation, once our allies and friends has excited; the responsibility of their conduct must rest on themselves alone.
I thank you for your congratulations to me, and to our Country, and for your candid testimony in favor of the wisdom and prudence of the measures pursued for the preservation of peace and protection of our independence.
Peace and Independence, united have indeed been my objects, and I rejoice in your opinion, which corresponds with my own, that as much has been done, for the attainment of the first of these objects, as a due regard for the other would justify or permit.
Reason is not heard, or if heard is despised, and nothing within my knowledge remains but the last argument of nations.
The honorable pledge of your lives, and properties for the support of government, and to convince the world that you will take no share in the disgrace of being considered a divided people, is very satisfactory and greatly to your honor.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 6th, 1798.
Easton, Maryland.
At a meeting of the Justices, the Grand and Petit Jurors, and the Officers of Talbot County Court, and of a numerous and respectable Body of the People of the County, assembled at Easton, on the 29th day of May, in the year 1798, in pursuance of previous notice, for the purpose of considering the situation of their public affairs, and of expressing their sentiments concerning them, John Roberts, Esquire, was unanimously chosen Chairman, and Nicholas Hammond, William Perry, William Hayward, Thomas James Bullitt, John Leeds Bozman, Samuel Chamberlain, Hugh Sherwood, John Hughes and Perry Benson, Esquires, were appointed a Committee to prepare an address to the President of the United States, in approbation of his conduct in his negotiations with the Republic of France, and declaring the determination of the people to support the government, and the rights and independence of their country.
Whereupon the Committee retired, and after some time returned, and reported the
following address, which was twice read, and unanimously adopted.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SIR,
THE People of Talbot county, in the state of Maryland, impressed in common with their fellow-citizens, with a lively sense of the critical situation of their public affairs, feel it a duty which they owe to their country and themselves, to address to you the sentiments which the present occasion has inspired.
We had hoped that the moderation, wisdom and justice, with which the executive government of the United States hath conducted itself in its relations with foreign powers, would have secured us from a participation in the war which has desolated Europe: It is therefore with extreme concern that we view the alarming position, in which the nation is placed by the rapacious avarice and destructive projects of those who tyrannize over the people of France.
But in the midst of this concern, we derive abundant consolation from reflecting, that the measures which you have pursued for removing subsisting differences with the French Republic, have proceeded from a liberal and sincere disposition to restore harmony, and preserve the important interests of the United States, without sacrificing the honor or sovereignty of their government, and were ably and wisely calculated to attain these ends, had your negotiations been reciprocated with the spirit of reconciliation and friendship, which her public agents have so often, but so perfidiously professed. We feel the keenest indignation in perceiving that these advances have been treated with unmerited contempt; and that the ambitious directors of this government, wholly abandoning the immutable principles of justice, and equally disregarding the law of nations and the faith of treaties, have wantonly persisted in accumulating injuries upon the commerce and persons of our citizens, and in vilifying, by the most scandalous insinuations, the executive authority of the United States.
In such a state of things it becomes indispensable necessary, for a free people to express their feelings, and to vindicate their rights; and while we declare our entire confidence in your wisdom and integrity, we assure you, Sir, of our determination to support every measure, which the present crisis may demand, at the hazard of our lives and fortunes, and to destroy those malignant hopes which have been entertained from a vain belief, that the people of this country are at variance with their government.
Animated as we are by the love of peace, it is not without reluctance that we contemplate the calamities of war; but resolved to maintain the rights and independence of our country, without the enjoyment of which, peace would be only vassalage, we are fully prepared to await the events which may befall us; and if recourse must be had to arms, we shall trust, under divine Providence, to the justice of our cause: And under such auspices, we are confident that the issue will be fortunate, and be rendered glorious by the wisdom and patriotism of the government, and by the courage and virtue of the people.
Signed by order of the meeting, JOHN ROBERTS, Chairman.
To the Justices, the Grand and Petit Jurors and Officers of Talbot County, and the numerous Body of the People of the County, assembled at Easton the 29th May.
GENTLEMEN,
THIS unanimous address from so respectable an assembly of citizens, of such various classes and denominations, conveying to me the sentiments which the present occasion has inspired, does me great honor.
You see that neither justice nor moderation can secure us from a participation in the war which has agitated Europe. The rapacious avarice and destructive projects of those who rule in France, has made war upon us already for years—a war all of one side, a war without reciprocity.
Our negotiations have been conducted upon public and national principles and interests, not upon little projects of the private ambition, or avarice of individuals among the rulers. Our advances have been treated with unmerited contempt; the question now is, Will you reverse your maxims! and by gratifying the rapacity of rulers abroad, teach your own future rulers at home lessons of rapacity.
The executive authority of your country, you may depend upon it, will be vilified, by the most scandalous insinuations, by such rulers, as long as it is upright and pure.
Peace without independence, according to your own happy expression, would be vassalage.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 8th, 1798.
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[TRANSLATED FOR THE AURORA.]
From the French Minister of Foreign Affairs to the American Commissioners. Paris, 28th Ventose, 6th year (18th March 1798)
THE undersigned minister of the French Republic for Foreign Affairs has laid before the Executive Directory the memorial which he has received from the Commissioners and Envoys Extraordinary of the United States of America, dated the 28th of Nivose last. The Directory desirous of convincing the United States of the real dispositions with which it is animated in regard to them has directed the undersigned to communicate to the Commissioners and Envoys Extraordinary the following observations:
The first thing with which the mind is necessarily struck in the memorial of the commissioners and envoys extraordinary is the method which they have thought proper to pursue in the statement of the points that are in controversy between the two states.
The Executive Directory, animated with the most conciliatory dispositions, impressed with a sense of the interests that ought to draw the two nations towards each other, and eager to concur in the well known will of the people of both countries, to maintain a perfect intimacy between them, had reason to expect that the Envoys would have come forward with similar dispositions on the part of their government, with minds actuated with the same views and impressed with the same wishes. How great, after such an expectation, must have been the surprise of the Executive Directory, when the undersigned communicated to them a memorial, in which the commissioners and envoys extraordinary, reversing the known order of facts, have insidiously passed over, as it were, in silence the just motives of complaint of the French government and disguised the real cause of the misunderstanding which is prolonging itself between the two republics, so that it should appear from that partial and incorrect statement, that the French Republic has no real grievances to complain of, no just reparations to require, while the United States should have a right to complain, alone be entitled to demand satisfaction.
The motives which have induced the preference given to this mode of proceeding have not escaped the Directory. Actuated by a proper sense of the dignity of the Republic, whose interests it is entrusted with, and wishing eventually to guard against the views that might have pointed out such a conduct, it has given it in charge to the undersigned to dispel these delusive appearances, which indeed must vanish before a candid statement of facts and as soon as the real intentions of the Directory shall have been solemnly made to appear in opposition to those views which could only be unjustly attributed to them by taking advantage of their silence.
It is an incontestible truth, which is entirely kept out of view in the memorial of the commissioners and envoys extraordinary, that France is entitled to a priority of complaints and of grievances, that these complaints and grievances were real as well as numerous long before the United States had the least foundation for either, and consequently before any of the facts which the envoys have so elaborately and minutely discussed had taken place.
It is a no less incontestible truth, that all the grievances exhibited by the commissioners and envoys extraordinary, with some exceptions which the undersigned was ready to discuss are a necessary consequence of the measures which the prior conduct of the United States had rendered justifiable on the part of the French republic, and which her treaties with the said United States authorized in certain cases which it depended upon the general government of the Union to bring or not into existence.
It is foreign to my purpose to enumerate the complaints which the French government had reason to make against the federal government since the commencement of the war excited against the French republic by a power jealous of its prosperity and of its regeneration. Those details are contained in the numerous official communications made at Philadelphia by the ministers of the republic; they have been recapitulated by the predecessor of the undersigned, in a note dated the 19th Ventose, 4th year, addressed to the minister plenipotentiary of the United States at Paris, and particularly detailed in the official note of citizen Adet, dated at Philadelphia, the 25th Brumaire, 5th year. Complaint was made in the above note of the non execution of one of the only clauses of the treaties concluded in 1778 in which France had stipulated some advantages in return for the efforts which she had engaged to make for the common utility, and of insults which had been offered to the dignity of the French republic.
In fact, from the commencement of the war, the American tribunals claimed the right of taking cognizance of the validity of prizes carried by French cruisers into the ports of the United States. It resulted from this pretension, contrary to the letter of the treaty of commerce of 1778, that the property of the citizens of the republic was unjustly detained; that the French were entirely discouraged from cruising in the American seas against an enemy who was reviving the most barbarous laws of that mode of warfare, in order to insult and annihilate the American commerce even before the eyes of the federal government.
Nor was that government satisfied with favoring the enemies of the French republic, in a point of so much importance, a point indeed, out of which some abuses might have arisen, but which the French government showed itself disposed to prevent—they went so far as to grant to the ships of the enemy, contrary to the plain letter of the above mentioned treaty, an asylum in the ports of the United States after having captured property or vessels belonging to French citizens. Soon after, a national loop of war, at anchor in the port

of Philadelphia, was seized and her commander arrested by order of the government. In like manner the person of the ex-governor of Guadalupe was arrested by process from the American tribunals, to answer a complaint founded upon facts relative to his administration, and the executive directory were obliged to threaten making use of reprisals before that affair could take the course which was assigned to it by the law of nations. During the whole space of time of which a review has just now been taken, the French government endeavored in vain to determine the government of the United States to procure to the agents of the French republic the legal means of carrying into execution the articles of the convention of 1788, which granted privileges to our commerce and navigation, the principle of which was established by the treaties of 1778, and nothing could be obtained in this respect, but fruitless references to the tribunals. In general, all matters which, with a truly conciliatory disposition, might have been settled in the way of negotiation were habitually referred to the judicial authorities, who whether they were or not under a secret influence, did in the end either deprive the republic of its rights founded upon treaties, or modified the exercise thereof as suited the system adopted by the executive.
Such was the true state of things in the month of August 1795, when the ratification of a treaty of amity commerce and navigation, signed at London in November preceding, between the United States and Great Britain, filled the measure of the grievances of the republic.
What had been till that period the conduct of the French government towards the United States? The underlined in order to contract it with that of the federal government, needs only recall to mind certain facts which surely cannot have been forgotten.
Engaged in Europe by the most pressing concerns, the Republic had not directed her attention to the United States; unless it was to give them fresh proofs of the most sincere attachment and friendship; she left it to her agents amicably to discuss, with the federal government, the controversies, a sketch of which has just now been given, and which if they had been met on both sides with a real spirit of conciliation could not have altered, to the present degree, the good understanding of the parties. Scarcely was the Republic constituted when she sent a minister to Philadelphia, whose first step was to declare to the United States, that they should not be urged to carry into execution the defensive clauses of the treaty of alliance, although the existing circumstances were in the most unequivocal manner within the Casus fœderis . Far from viewing this conduct in its proper light, the American government considered it as the acknowledgment of a right, and in the same spirit the commissioners and envoys extraordinary have met this question in the beginning of their memorial. The minister of the Republic at Philadelphia, having given assurances to the American government, was recalled with readmissions and his recall was attended with circumstances of extreme severity. His successor carried to the United States all the reparations that could be wished for, accompanied with the sincerest and most friendly declarations. Nothing can equal the spirit of conciliation, or rather condescension, in which his instructions were drawn up in relation to every point that had occasioned any uneasiness to the federal government. Citizen Adet, in the name of the convention, corroborated those expressions of good-will, and that affably itself received with the effusions of an unbounded confidence and sincerity, the new minister which the President of the United States sent to them, with the apparent intention of corresponding sincerely with the dispositions which the republic had never ceased to evince.
Yet it will hardly be believed, that the French Republic and her alliance were actually sacrificed at the very moment when she was thus giving to her ally increased proofs of her attention and regard, and that the corresponding demonstrations of the Federal Executive had no other view but to lull her and her government into a deceitful security. It is nevertheless well known, at this day, that it was at that period that Mr. Jay, who had been sent to London, only, it was then said, in order to negotiate arrangements respecting the depredations which were committed by the British cruisers on the American trade, was signing a treaty of amity, navigation and commerce, the negotiation and signature of which had been kept a most profound secret at Paris and at Philadelphia. That treaty was not avowed to our minister plenipotentiary until the last extremity; and it was communicated to him only for form's sake, after it has been sanctioned by the ratification of the Senate. When the agents of the Republic complained of that mysterious conduct they were answered by an appeal to the independence of the United States solemnly established by the treaties of 1778; a strange mode of defence against a complaint which the dissimulation which was used proves to have been but too well grounded; an insidious subterfuge, which to the real point of the question substitutes a general principle, which the Republic could not be subjected to controvert or deny, and which by means of a sophism destroys the intimate confidence which ought to subsist between two allies, and particularly between the French Republic and the United States.
If it is difficult to discover in this conduct that which ought to be looked for from a friend, what shall we think of the treaty itself and of its provisions? That treaty is at this day known to all Europe; and the small majorities which gave it sanction in both houses, as well as the strong and numerous expressions of the opinion of the People against it, are so many honorable testimonies in support of the view which the French government has taken of it. The underlined will not repeat the observations made by
his predecessor on this treaty, in his note of the 19th Ventose before mentioned and in that of the 19th Messidor following; neither will he repeat what the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic at Philadelphia set forth much at large in his official note of the 25th Brumaire. He will confine himself to observing summarily, that every thing having been calculated in that treaty to make the neutrality of the United States operate to the disadvantage of the French Republic and to the advantage of England, that the Federal government having, in that instrument, made to Great Britain concessions, the most unbounded of, the most incompatible with the interests of the United States, the most derogatory to the alliance which subsisted between the said States and the French Republic—the latter has been perfectly free, in order to avoid the inconveniences of the treaty of London, to avail itself of the Means of self-preservation which the laws of nations and prior treaties offered.
Such are the motives which have prompted the arrêts of the Directory of which the United States complain, as well as the conduct of its agents in the West Indies. All those measures are founded on the Article II of the treaty of 1778; which provides that as to navigation and commerce, France shall always stand in relation to the United States on the footing of the most favoured nation. The Executive Directory cannot be blamed, if the execution of this eventual clause has produced some inconveniences to the American flag. As to abuses, which may have arisen under the operation of that principle, the underlined again repeats—that he was ready to discuss them in the most amicable manner.
From this faithful exposition of the facts which have progressively led to the present existing misunderstanding between the two Republics, it is evident, as the underlined observed in the beginning of this answer, that the French Republic were first aggrieved and that such of her measures as may have given rise to the complaints of the United States are, with a few exceptions the natural consequence of a state of things which it was in their power to produce or to avoid.
If the underlined, in setting forth the complaints of the Republic should confine himself to the treaty of London, he would but partially fulfil his duty, which directs his attention to further objects.
From the moment when that treaty was put into execution, the government of the United States appeared to think itself released from the necessity of saving appearances towards the Republic. Notwithstanding the reiterated assurance which had been given to its ministers, that this treaty should make no change in the pre-existing state of the neutrality of the United States, the French cruisers were notified in the course of the year 1796, that they could no longer, as had been theretofore practiced, be admitted to sell their prizes in the ports of the United States. This decision was made by the Federal Court of Justice, and grounded on the treaty concluded between the United States and Great Britain.
The newspapers known to be under the indirect control of the cabinet have, since that treaty, been doubly active in their invective and calumnies against the Republic, and against her principles, her representatives, and agents; libelous publications openly paid for by the Minister of Great Britain, have brought to view, under every shape, those insults and those calumnies; and such a scandalous state of things never excited the attention of the government, who might have repressed it. On the contrary it was countenanced by the public acts of the government itself. The Executive Directory has seen itself denounced in a speech delivered by the President in the course of the month of May (O. S.) as endeavouring to spread anarchy and divisions in the United States. The new allies which the Republic has acquired, and who are the same who concurred in asserting the independence of the Americans, have also been insulted in official correspondences which have been made public, and in the newspapers. Indeed it is impossible not to discover in the tenor of the speeches, and in that of the publications which have been alluded to, a latent enmity, which only awaits a favorable moment to break out.
Facts being thus placed in their true light, it is disagreeable to be compelled to think that the instructions on which the commissioners have acted, have not been drawn up with the sincere intention to produce a pacific result; since far from grounding their memorial on some acknowledged principles, or uncontroverted facts, they have invented and confounded one and the other; so as to be enabled to impute to the Republic all the misfortunes of a rupture, which it appears to be intended to produce by such a line of conduct. It is evident, that the intention unequivocally expressed of maintaining, at every hazard, the treaty of London, which is the principal grievance of the Republic; of adhering to the spirit which has produced that treaty and directed its execution, and of refusing to allow to the Republic any of the modes of reparation which she has proposed through the underlined, have dictated those instructions. It is equally evident, that there is no hesitation in sacrificing to these foreign feelings, those which the treaties of 1778, and the recollection of the circumstances in the midst of which they were concluded, ought to inspire.
The remote consequences of such a conduct have not escaped the attention of the directory. It is wished, while nothing is omitted which can prolong the misunderstanding, and even encrease it, to throw on the republic, in the view of America and Europe, all the odium of such a rupture.
It is endeavored, to justify by delusive appearances, the prejudices which are disseminated at pleasure against the republic, and the system of exasperation and alienation which is pursued, in respect to her, with the most unaccountable perseverance. It is intended, finally, to seize the first favorable opportunity of consummating an intimate union with a power, towards which a devotion and partiality are shewn, which
has long been the basis of the conduct of the Federal government.
The intentions which the underlined attributes to the government of the United States are so little justified, that nothing seems to have been neglected at Philadelphia, to render them evident to every eye. It was probably with this view, that it was thought proper to send to the French republic, persons whose opinions and connections are too well known to expect from them dispositions sincerely conciliatory. It is painful to the underlined to be obliged to contrast this conduct with that which has been held towards the subject of St. James in analogous circumstances. The American executive was anxious to send to London ministers well known to possess sentiments suitable to the object of their mission. The republic might have expected, it would seem, a similar deference; and if the same degree of propriety has not been observed with respect to them, it is not too probable, that it must be attributed to the views above pointed out by the underlined.
It is impossible to foresee whither such dispositions may lead. The underlined hesitates not to believe, that the Americans, like the French, nation beholds with regret such a state of things, and is sorrowfully affected with the idea of its consequences. He thinks the Americans will form a correct opinion, with regard to the prejudices against an allied people which endeavours have been made to instil into them; and, also with regard to the engagements which it seems to be the object to prevail upon them to contract to the injury of an alliance which has so powerfully contributed to place and maintain them in the rank of nations, and that they will discover in those new combinations the only dangers to which their prosperity and national importance can be exposed.
Impressed with the truth of these observations and the consequences which flow from them, the executive directory have authorized the underlined to express himself with all the frankness which becomes the French nation. It was indispensable, that he should, in the name of the executive directory, dispel the veil of illusions with which the complaints of the ministers of the French republic have for five years past been surrounded with a view to weaken, misrepresent or disguise them. He was absolutely bound, by declaring their sentiments in an unequivocal manner, to clear up every doubt and every false interpretation to which they might have been subjected.
It is therefore solely, with a view to smooth the way to discussion, that the underlined has entered upon the preceding explanations: it is with the same view, that he declares to the commissioners and envoys extraordinary, that notwithstanding the kind of prejudice which may have been entertained with respect to them, the executive directory are disposed to treat with that one of the three commissioners whose opinions presumed to be more impartial, promise in the course of explanations a greater share of that mutual confidence which is indispensably required. The underlined flatters himself, that this overture will meet with no serious opposition on the part of the commissioners and envoys extraordinary; it is the more natural to expect it, as by the tenor of their powers the said commissioners and envoys extraordinary are authorized to negotiate jointly or separately; so that nothing but the desire of precluding all accommodation could raise any objection against that measure, which moreover is merely pointed out to the commissioners themselves, in order that nothing may on this occasion have an unfavourable appearance, and which evidently has no other object than to secure a happy issue to the negotiation by removing at the first outset every thing that might, in the course of that negotiation, awaken feelings that might eventually commit it.
The underlined hopes the commissioners and envoys extraordinary, will soon enable him to inform the executive directory of their determination. Whatever this determination may be, the underlined flatters himself, that the explanation he has given will have placed the subject in its true light, and may eventually serve to remove, in the eyes of all impartial men, the unfavourable impression, which might be endeavoured to be made respecting the intentions of the French republic and her government.
He concludes by renewing to the commissioners and envoys extraordinary, the assurance of his consideration.
(Signed) CH. MAU, TALLEYRAND.
Positively the last Night.
AT O'ELLERS ROOM.
MR. CHALMERS,
Most respectfully begs leave to inform his friend and the public, that with the assistance of Mr. WILLIAMSON, from the New-York Theatre, he means to give
READINGS AND RECITATIONS,
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"ADAMS and LIBERTY"
The New-York Federal Song,
"WASHINGTON and the CONSTITUTION"
And
"HAIL COLUMBIA"
Several pieces of Music on the Grand Piano Forte,—by the celebrated Mr. LINLEY, being his 2d appearance in public in this Country.
N. B. Mr. Williamson being obliged to perform at the New-York Theatre on Monday evening, the public may depend upon it, that there will be no postponement on any account whatever.
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, June 16.
Whether the Editor of the Aurora is an official agent of the French Directory, or not, time may elucidate. There is however not a doubt that he was furnished with the State Paper, published in the Aurora this morning, some time before it was received by the Executive of the United States.
[The following article was not received in time for insertion in the first part of yesterday's impression.]
A private letter, of a late date has been received from Mr. GERRY, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to France, stating that Messrs. Pinckney and Marshall had left Paris, and that he himself waited only for expected Despatches from our Government.
A letter from a gentleman of very respectable character, in Accomack county, Virginia, dated the 8th inst. with a postscript of the 9th, contains the following information:
That about 5 P. M. a very heavy firing began at sea, bearing about east from his house, which called his attention; he repaired to his chamber and with an excellent glass made these observations—Two large ships were engaged at the distance of about 8 or 10 miles from the shore—Their hulls were invisible, but the firing was tremendous and the manoeuvres plainly seen, after passing and re-passing each other. A third vessel lay to about a mile to the northward, during the whole engagement, which continued till about half past seven, when the combatants lay with their heads to the land, apparently about two cables length apart; the wind westerly, and very light.
9th. A. M. This morning one large ship, and several small vessels appearing to be coasters, returning home, were in light; the Writers sloop soon after came to the inlet.
It was mentioned some time ago, that the Whig Club of England had resolved to present General Kosciusko with an elegant Sword. This honourable mark of respect was placed in the hands of Mr. King, our Minister in London, for the purpose of forwarding it by a careful hand to the General in this city. Captain Lee, of the Adriana, lately arrived at this port, was the bearer of this handsome present, which is made in the form of a Sabre, superbly mounted with gold, and suitably inscribed. The General being at prebious Springs of that State, Captain Lee has not been able to fulfil the extent of his commission; but we understand, that on Thursday last he consigned it to the care of Thomas Jefferson, esq. Vice President of the United States, who has undertaken to deliver it personally to the brave Veteran on his return to Virginia. This Sword, we are told, cost Two Hundred Guineas.
FIRE!
On the 5th inst. at two o'clock in the morning, a Fire broke out in King Street, corner of Price's Alley, Charleston, which consumed six Dwelling Houses. Our informant supposes it was by accident.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MR. FENNO, There is a most ample display of the "Diplomatic Skill of France," in Baché's Aurora of this morning. Talleyrand's insidious letter in answer to the memorial of our Envoys, with the circumstances under which it has made its appearance through Baché, must convince every person that the French have a party in this country.
The Directory are determined to divide and conquer. They have pursued this policy with great success in Europe, and they are pursuing it here by all the means in their power. I pray to God their stratagems may be defeated! This insidious paper must have been sent by Talleyrand to some of his secret agents here, that it might be thrown upon the people in a manner most favorable to the views of the Directory.
AN AMERICAN.
MR. FENNO,
What better proof do we want of the diplomatic skill of France? The document this day published in the Aurora, was received the day before yesterday, in French, together with an answer from our commissioners, which is voluminous. The clerks have been engaged in translating one, and copying the other—But behold master Ben, has a translation cut and dried, which was forwarded to some Gallo-American agent here, to be circulated without its answer. The vaporing document contains nothing but what has been better said by Adet and others times without number; but it is well to remind the people on all occasions of the steady adherence of the French to their system of dividing the people from the government—and it is useful to pay attention to this fact, as it furnishes the most indubitable and flagrant proof of the traitorous correspondence maintained by their spies here.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES
QUERIES,
Addressed to the people of America, by one who has as little intercourse with the office of the Secretary of State, as with the office of the Aurora.
1. Can there be a more complete proof of the existence of a faction in our country, holding a traitorous correspondence with France, than the publication of an "important State Paper," as it is called in the Aurora of this day?
2. By what possible means can it be supposed such a paper, if it be genuine, could have come into the hands of any individual,
in his private capacity, unless by transfixion from the government of France itself, or from our envoys?
3. Can the latter be supposed to hold correspondence with Baché, or his office?
4. Is not that paper obviously intended as an appeal to the people of America, against their own government, and an endeavor to spread anarchy and divisions in the United States?
5. Is there any other standard, than our government, around which the American people can rally, in defence of our independence, our liberties, our properties, and all our internal political and civil institutions for securing and promoting the means of happiness?
6. Is not the conciliatory disposition shewn in this important state paper, and the manner in which it has been uttered forth to the views of the world, perfectly analogous to that which was lately shewn to Switzerland?
7. Were not the Swifts held up to us lately by an agent of France as a pattern of "the exact observance of treaties," and as a people "whose respect for the law of nations could not be doubted?"
[Vide Adet to Pickering March 11, 1796, No. 129 in documents. Pickering to Pinckney.]
8. What has been the result of that "conciliatory disposition" with regard to the Swifts, notwithstanding their exact observance of treaties and respect for the law of nations?
9. Was it not to prevent their taking effectual measures of defence, till France should be prepared to strike a blow at once fatal to a great portion of their most valuable citizens, to their independence as a people, and to a government which for the freedom and happiness it diffused amongst its own citizens, and for its pacific and upright conduct towards other nations, had long been the boast of liberty and republicanism in Europe?
10. Ought not their fate and the like insidious attempts, aided by traitors amongst us, to rouse us in defence of our country, that name which was so dear to the antient Spartans, and which it is hoped will be not less dear to the Americans of this day?
Some further queries upon the particular merits of this Important State Paper will be submitted to the consideration of my fellow-citizens.
MARRIED on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. William Thompson, to Miss Jane Wilson.
Last Tuesday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Eutick, Mr. Rembrandt Peale, to Miss Eleanor M. Sharp.
Same evening, Capt. George Dixon, to Miss Eliza Ettinger.
And on Thursday evening, Mr. Wm. McCall, to Miss Francis Revere—all of this city.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
ARRIVED, days.
Schr. Two Friends, Bowman, Savannah, 12
Argo, Sydeman, Passamaquoddy, 10
CLEARED,
Brig Diana, Kirkbride, Liverpool.
The ship William Penn, Josiah, arrived at London, from Portsmouth, the 10th of April, with all her letters and papers, from Philadelphia safe.
The Ganges was spoke on the 14th instant, 10 leagues distant from Cape Henry, with the General Green, Revenue Cutter.
NORWICH, May 29.
It is almost impossible for any vessel (that is either going out or coming in our ports) to escape from the merciless Pirates of the French W. India Islands, who now, in vast numbers infest the coast of America, upwards of 50 sail, it is said, have been captured within a few weeks by them.
Pirates look out!
We are informed that eight or nine merchantmen, under convoy of the armed ship Hope, Captain E. Clark, are to sail to morrow for the West-Indies, from New-London.
Some of the other vessels are also armed, and the probability is, that if any of the daring piratical villains who now infest the coast of this country, are bold enough to attack them when proceeding on their voyage, they will see the effects of the courage of United Americans, who are determined to defend their liberty and property against all the savage endeavours of the murderous and unprincipled sea-tygers, to the contrary.
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. June 16 1798.
LANDING,
At Walnut Street wharf, from the Brig
SALLY, James Yardley, master, from
Port au Prince,
38 Hogheads } Prime Sugar.
40 Tiers } Coffee.
225 Bags }
FOR SALE BY
Thomas & John Kelland.
WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND,
Ironmongery and Cutlery in packages
Guns assorted in cases
Queen's ware in crates
Closet in hills and cases
Port wine of a superior quality in pipes, hhd's.
and quarter casks
New-York and Boston Beef, &c.
June 16 1798.
30 tons of Lignum Vitæ,
FOR SALE BY
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
June 7 1798.
A FEW COPIES OF
THE LAST DISPATCHES,

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, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial TEAS. ALSO, China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Lute- strings and Sartinis, Naskeens, Cafia, large garden and common Raks, fatin and lute-string Umbrellas, whale-bone Ficks. They have also For Sale, Ell wide Perfumes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in 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 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 files 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 style (not that superb style of modern elegance peculiar to G. R.) but in a workman like manner, peculiar to an ar- tist master of his profession. Mr. GULLAGER, from a number of years' experi- ence in Europe and this country, flatters himself that professional talents, punctuality, and reason- able demands, will meet the entire approbation of those gentlemen who will please to call at his Paint- ing Rooms. 56w 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 can ion given by George Rutter and Co. not to trust self- flattering advertisements, but examine the work executed, by both parties — One view will satis- fy them where the superiority lies — save the spoil- ing of good files by George Rutter's pencil — and discover the requisites for the contracting talents of Henry Frailey, at Germantown. may 10.
TEA WAREHOUSE,
OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. THE Subscriber returns her sincere thanks for the countenance 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. tu. 18 1/2
Very Great Bargains,
CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and India Muslins, now selling 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 Jollah, which hath been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost, viz. 3164. 82. Deferred debt, in the name of Rev. Edward Giddy, of Thredales, in Cornwall, Great Britain, dated June 2, 1797. Certificate No. 10,072. 2021. 11. Six per Cent. Stock, in the name of Edward Horne, of Berwickmount, Hants, Great Britain, dated May 30, 1797. No. 15,196. 3020. 50. 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. 2018. 72. Three per Cent. Stock, in the name of Janet Mathew, of Upper Seymour Street, London, Widow, dated October 31, 1797. No. 11,820. 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, county 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. J. N. VAUGHAN. 56w Philadelphia, may 4.
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. 2151, representing 13096 to 13105, ten shares — No. 2150 — 13066 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. *d6w may 1.
FOR SALE,
A Black 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 parti- culars, apply at the office of this Gazette. may 25.
NOW LANDING, From on board the ship Four Friends , and for sale at the Stores of  JESSE & ROBERT WALN, A cargo of Havana 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 Bligh. Who also offers for Sale, A choice parcel of rft and 4th proof Bran- dy in Pipes. Port Wine in Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter casks Madeira in Pipes Old Arrack. june 13 56w d31y
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.
Now Opening,
At WILLIAM M'LAWS Saddle Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street, A general assortment of Horseman's Pibols, direct from the Manufacturers in London. ALSO ON HAND, Saddles, Bridles, Holsters, Half Covers, Light Horseman's Caps, Swords, Carouch Boxes, Va- lices, Saddle Bags, Portmanteaus, Hard Leather Trunks, Carriage and Chair Harness, &c. april 9
The following Certificates
OF Funded Debt and Bank of United States Stock, were forwarded from England per the Countess of Leicester Packet, in the 11th month, 1797, which vessel has been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost. 4000 dollars 4 3/4 per Cent. Stock, standing on the books of the Treasury, in the name of Bird Savage and Bird Certificate no 189, dated July 19th, '96. Ten shares Stock of the Bank of United States in the name of Miller, Hart & Co. of London, in one Certificate, No. 26567, dated the 15th day of January, 1797. For the renewal of which certificates, applica- tion is intended to be made at the Office of the Treasury of the United States, and at the Bank of United States; of which all persons interested therein, are desired to take notice. JOHN WARDER. Philadelphia, 5 mo. 26, 1798. 22w3m
FOR SALE.
SEVERAL very elegant Situations for Sum- mer Retreats, three and a half miles from the Court House, and on the Frankford Road; the lots will be made to suit the purchasers. These situations are considered in point of health and elegance, equal to any near the city, and the road known to be safe and good at all seasons of the year. The title indisputable — A plan of the grounds is in the hands of the sub- scriber, who will make known the terms on ap- plication to him at his Office No. 124 South Fourth Street. ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER. may 2. 31w1f
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his busi- ness, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Brick and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grill Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connect- ed with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of calling Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellency of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the axles were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situa- tion is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying on the State of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from Overland ing on the Hudson's river, and having every advan- tage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodat- ed with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and prepara- tion may be made in the meantime for going into blast im- mediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadel- phia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON Dec. 1. 31w1f
MILITARY ACADEMY.
THE Public are most respectfully informed, that a Military Academy is opened in the Northern Liberties in the house formerly belong- ing to John Masters, esq. between the German- Town and Frankford roads, North Second- street continued. By JOHN BARBER, Late of the 60th British regiment of Foot and assistant Engineer to the Army acting in the West-Indies. Where gentlemen will be taught the manual Exercise and made completely acquainted with all the duties of officers, non-commissioned of- ficers and private soldiers in camp, garrison and Quarters; the forms of regimental and field re- turns, detachments, rosters &c. &c. also the art of drawing plans, sections and geometrical elevations, the elements of tactics, gunnery and fortification. A subscription list is left at the bar of the City-Tavern, where the terms and the outlines of the proposed regulations may be seen. The situation is extremely well adapted to the undertaking and eight acres of ground are set apart for the purpose. N. B. Gentlemen from the Country boarded in the house if required. may 10. dw2aw1m
FOR SALE,
At the Store of JESSE & ROBERT WALN, On Spruce Street Wharf, Port Wine in pipes, hds. & qr. casks Lisbon Wine in pipes and quarter casks And a few pipes of excellent Madeira Wine may 16. colf
Treasury Department,
March 19, 1798.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the ex- piration of the 15th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1798, to the thirtieth day of September 1799, both days inclusive, at the places and within the district hereafter mentioned, viz. at Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Le Beuf; at Cincinnati; at Greenville; at Piqua Town and Loramie's Store; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Mi- ami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox and Oua- canton on the River Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the River Missis- sippi above the mouth of the River Ohio, and up- on the Illinois River; at any place or places on the east side of the Mississippi River below the mouth of the River Ohio to the southern boundary of the State of Kentucky, and within the said State; at Knoxville, Tellico Block House, and at all other Posts in the State of Tennessee; at any place or places on the east side of the River Mississippi, be- low the southern boundary of the State of Tenne- ssee, to the southern boundary of the United States. If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to the posts before recited, as may be agreed on be- tween the United States and the contractor. The rations to be supplied to consist of the fol- lowing articles, viz. One pound of bread or flour One pound of beef or twelveth ounces of pork or bacon Half a pint of rum, brandy or whis- ky, one quart of Salt, two quarts of vinegar, two pounds of soap, rations one pound of candles The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provi- sions, if the same shall be required. It is to be un- derstood, that the contractor is to be at the ex- pence and risk of losing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the de- predations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of credita- ble characters, and the certificate of a commission- ed officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss and the amount of the articles for which com- pensation shall be claimed. The privilege is reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under the proposed contract, shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under the contract now in force have been consumed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. march 27. 22w1f
Maas and Ventapaulen
HANDKERCHIEFS,
Searlaukers and Caradarries,
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. 5
Washington, Commissioners Office,
7th May, 1798.
THE Commissioners will receive proposals un- til the 20th of June next, for building in the City of Washington, one of the Executive Offices for the United States, of the following external dimensions: — 148 feet in length, and 57 feet 6 inches in breadth; cellar walls 30 inches; first story 23 inches; and second story 18 inches; partition walls averaging 15 inches; to contain on the ground floor 14 rooms; same num- ber on the second story; and in the roof 8 rooms, with a passage. The whole external of the build- ing to be of stock brick; the inside walls of hard burnt brick; cellars of best foundation stone, to the height of the girders; the outside walls, as far as they show above ground, to the plinth, to be of plain ashlar free-stone; sills of windows, fills of doors and string course, of free stone. The house to be covered with cypress shingles; the rooms in general to be 16 feet by 20, finished in a plain, neat manner, of the best materials; six small rooms to be grained. A plan and elevation of said building, and bill of particulars, are lodged in the office, for the in- spection of those who may wish to contract; also, a copy of said bill, at the office of Clement Bid- die, Esq. at Philadelphia. Proposals, sealed up, will be received until the 20th June next, on which day, the board will proceed to contract with such person, as shall ap- pear under all circumstances, to offer the best terms. Per order of the Commissioners. THOMAS MUNROE, Clerk. may 11. 22w20j
FOR SALE
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
The Cargo of the ship Richmond,
Captain Hathaway, from Bengal,
Gurrahs, white Ditto, blue Salams Gorahs Mamoodies Tickeries Romalls Dorcas Chintz Saul Gizzies Guzzies Guzzienahs Emerettes Mow Samas Peniafcoos Rafas Coffas Tanjahs Malda Cloths Carwah Cloths An elegant assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs Benares SUGAR COTTON and GINGER May 25. 2w a2w
Canal Lottery, No. II.
Considerably more than Half Drawn.
Draws twice a week, every Monday & Tuesday
TICKETS For Sale, Seven Dollars each, at
WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Lottery
and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-street,
where check books are kept for examination and
registering in this City of Washington No. 2.
and Paterion Lotteries and information where
Tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries au-
thorized by law in any of the States of the
Union.
STATE OF THE WHEEL.
  One prize of  10,000 dollars  10,000    Five  4,000  20,000    Two  2,000  4,000    Nine  1,000  9,000    Nineteen  500  9,500    Forty-four  200  8,800    With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes — the price of tick- ets will soon rise, particularly on account of the five 4,000 dollar prizes that remain in the wheel until the last day of drawing. Note, the business of a Broker duly at- tended to in all its branches at the above office may 24. westf
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 enti- tled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereafter enumerated, will be levied and collect- ed throughout the United States.
For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following — to wit:
   Dls. Cts. Mil.     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 Offices, shall so far 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 offices.   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, 25   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 Exemplification, 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 penal, foreign or inland, bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other oblig- ation or contract, made to 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,   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 50   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 2   Any Process 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 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,