Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-05-17 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1773.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
JUST ARRIVED, In the brig Gayay, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins. A quantity of SALT, of an excellent quality...
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 25 cases of nails assorted...
THE BRIG AMAZON, For Sale, or Charter. Nicklin & Griffith, South-Street.
FOR SALE, 195 boxes white Havannah Sugar, 107 do. brown. 200 Hides. Will be landed to morrow, at Willings and Francis's wharf...
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 25 cases of nails assorted...
FOR SALE, 100 Barrels of Beef of best quality, put 50 half Barrels up with care for long voyages...
WINE S, 35 Pipes of Madeira Wine, 30 Pipes of Port, 30 half Casks of Sherry...
A Country Seat, TO BE LET for the summer season or by the year, the greater part of a large House, in a high, healthy situation...
A Premium of 100 Dollars WILL be paid by the Bank of Pennsylvania, for such Plan of a Banking House, accompanied with sections and elevations...
For Sale, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, NO. 10, CHESTNUT STREET, 11 Casks of Carolina Indigo, which will be sold on reasonable terms on a floor credit.
VIRGINIA TOBACCO, WALKER & KENNEDY, No. 73, South Front-Street. HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Hogsheads Virginia Tobacco, of Fredericksburg and Falmouth Inspections.
FRESH TEAS, MR. CHALK, INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he has opened a TEA WAREHOUSE at his Circulating Library, No. 75 North Third Street...
United States, Pennsylvania District. IN pursuance of a writ directed from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esq., Judge of the District Court of the United States...
L Y D I A, Fast sailing built vessel, not one year old, burthen 63 tons, and can be sent to sea with a trading expence...
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshall's Office, May 16, 1798. N. B. The inventory may be seen at my office.
Sale of Furniture, ON Monday next, the 21st of May at nine o'clock in the morning at No. 19 South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Market-Street...
Collectors Office, PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 1798. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Custom House, on Friday, the sixteenth of June, 1798, the following Merchandise...
Will be sold for Cash, At eight o'clock on the Evening of MONDAY the eleventh day of June next, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia...
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF Valuable patented LAND, In the county of Glynn, in the State of Georgia, and the counties of Bath and Randolph in the State of Virginia...
ADVERTISEMENTS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of a Decree of the Chancellor, will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, at Snowhill, Maryland, on the first Friday in June next...
A Country Seat to Let, NEAR the Frankford road, about four and a half miles from Philadelphia—the situation remarkably pleasant and healthy.
NEW TEA WAREHOUSE, No. 39, South Front Street, OPPOSITE POST-OFFICE. THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has opened a Store for the sale of all kinds of TEAS...
Real Estate for Sale, AT the Merchant's Coffee House on Monday evening, the twenty-first instant, will be sold pursuant to an order from the Orphan's Court.
A Morning School, From six till eight o'clock, is opened at The New School Room, Back of No. 147, in Chestnut Street, for the Education of Boys and Young Men in the English and French Languages...
MILITARY ACADEMY, THE Public are most respectfully informed, that a Military Academy is opened in the Northern Liberties in the house formerly belonging to John Mellers, Esq., between the German-Town and Frankford roads...
By JOHN BARBER, Late of the 40th British regiment of Foot and assistant Engineer to the Army acting in the West-Indies.
Military Colours, At C. GULLAGER'S, Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 30, South Fourth, next to Chestnut Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting.
FLAGS and DRUMS, Furnished with all possible dispatch, on the most reasonable terms. Ornamental Painting, Signs, Fire Buckets, Cornices, &c. executed in style...
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 caution given by George Rutter and Co.
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK—BY GEORGE RUTTER & Co, Portrait and Ornamental Painters, In a style which will endure the hardships of the weather without injury...
FLAGS and DRUMS, Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance...
In the Military Line, A variety of specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. may 3 d6w
NOTICE, HAVING observed an advertiser of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our professional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign artists...
A Country Seat to Let, NEAR the Frankford road, about four and a half miles from Philadelphia—the situation remarkably pleasant and healthy.
NEW TEA WAREHOUSE, No. 39, South Front Street, OPPOSITE POST-OFFICE. THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has opened a Store for the sale of all kinds of TEAS...
Real Estate for Sale, AT the Merchant's Coffee House on Monday evening, the twenty-first instant, will be sold pursuant to an order from the Orphan's Court.
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
THE Subscribers being the six persons first named in the Letters Patent, issued by the Governor of this Commonwealth, by virtue of the act of General Assembly of the 16th ult. for incorporating the Company...
A Person, Properly qualified, by applying at the Office of this Gazette, may meet with a Situation as a School Master, In a Country-Town, within a day's ride of Philadelphia.
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...
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 Josiah, which hath been captured...
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 Middlesex, England...
The Co-partnership of the Subscribers, TRADING UNDER THE FIRM OF JOSEPH DAVIDSON & Co. Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those having claims against said firm, are desired to render their accounts...
FOR SALE, SEVERAL very elegant Situations for Summer Retreats, three and a half miles from the Court House, and on the Frankford Road...
FOR SALE, THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown (two miles from the latter), containing about 400 acres...
JUST RECEIVED, FROM FORT-AU-PRINCE, And FOR SALE by the SUBSCRIBERS, 110 hhds. Coffee, 46 tiers do., 100 barrels do., 100 bags do., 110 hogsheads of Mucovado Sugar...
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-Street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Bastas, of various qualities and prices, Coffees, Sanahs, Humhums, Blue Cloth...
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 22 bales superior Madras blue Cloths, Carolina Indigo, first quality, A few bales Bastas, Coffees, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON...
LANDING, From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar, 800 do. Ginger, 30 bales low priced piece Goods.
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Phoenix, capt. Grice, from Amsterdam, 2 boxes Siamois, 1 hhd. Hogs Bristles, 11 quality, 3 do. Harlem Stripes, 3 do. Checks, No. 2, 9 do. Sealing Wax...
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-Street. April 16. t&f12r
FOR SALE, THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown (two miles from the latter), containing about 400 acres...

By Authority.
Fifth Congress of the United States: AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the thirteenth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.
AN ACT To revive and continue in force, the Act respecting the compensation of Clerks; and for other purposes.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the act passed on the thirteenth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, intitled "An act to regulate the compensation of clerks" be and the same hereby is revived and continued in force, until the first day of January next.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That to the aggregate of compensation for clerks in the present year, as fixed, pursuant to the aforesaid act, there shall be added, during the present year, the following sum, to wit: In the War Department, one thousand six hundred dollars, for such additional clerks, and in such proportions, as the Secretary of that Department shall think fit. In the Treasury Department, three thousand dollars, for enabling the Comptroller and Auditor to employ such clerks as may be necessary in adjusting and settling the accounts which originated under the government of the United States, prior to the fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the sum of one hundred dollars be allowed and paid, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, to each of the principal and engrossing clerks in the office of the Secretary of the Senate, and of the Clerk of the House of Representatives; also, the like sum to the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, and to each of the door-keepers and assistant door-keepers of the two Houses of Congress, in addition to the compensation heretofore allowed them by law.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the aforesaid sums, together with the sum of two hundred dollars additional allowance for a clerk in the Mint, granted by the aforesaid act, shall be paid out of the sum of six hundred thousand dollars, reserved by the act "making provision for the debt of the United States."
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, May 14, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT For the relief of William Imlay.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the accounting officers of the Treasury, be and they are hereby authorized and directed, to liquidate and settle the claim of William Imlay, Esq. Commissioner of Loans for the State of Connecticut, for extraordinary clerk hire, in his office, from the first day of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five to the 31st of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, in making transfers of the Stock standing to the credit of the State of Connecticut, to the creditors of said State, pursuant to the act of Congress of the second day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, and that they allow him therefor, a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty-five dollars and seventy six cents.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, May 14, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the Office of the Secretary of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
To be sold at Public Vendue, At No. 251, Market Street, on Friday, 18th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, A VARIETY OF
Household and Kitchen Furniture, CONSISTING of Beds, Bedsteads, Chests of Drawers, Sophas, Dining Tables, Card Tables, round ends, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Hand Irons, Side Boards, Carpets, patent glass Lamps, a good roasting Jack, a large Book Case with doors and drawers, &c. &c. &c.
Also, An elegant toned patent Piano Forte with additional keys and pedal almost as good as new. The above are the property of a family removing to the country, and are all in good order. EDWARD FOX, Auctioneer. may 14. dt18
Madeira Wine. A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price—For sale by JAMES YARD. may 2. dt2w
To be Sold, THE time of a smart, active BLACK GIRL, near ten years of age, and has upwards of eight years to serve. For particulars, enquire at Walnut corner of Dock Streets, No. 46. may 12. 3t
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY—MAY 3.
DEBATE ON THE ALIEN BILL. (Concluded from yesterday's Gazette.)
Mr. Venable did not wish to shew any particular encouragement to foreigners; but if persons thought they could live happier here, than in their own country, he should not object to their making the change. He could not agree to the amendment. Suppose hostility was committed upon the property of any of our citizens by France, such hostility might not be a sufficient cause for placing all our commercial citizens in a situation of having their property seized. Many cases might be deemed hostility by the President which ought not to go to cut off all communication between the citizens of the two countries; in such a case if any of the citizens of France should be taken up here, it would produce a similar conduct towards our citizens in that country, which would be allowed to be a serious evil.
Mr. Sewall again urged as an objection to this amendment, the constitutional power of congress to declare war. Tho' many circumstances of insult and aggression, he allowed had been experienced by this country from a foreign power, which might have been understood by other nations as war, and might have been so considered by this country; yet as it is an act of congress to declare war, we could not be considered as at war, until congress declared us to be in such a state, except war was declared against us. This provision was not intended for any particular case, but as a general provision, which might at any time be called forth by proclamation. It should, therefore, be as well guarded and definite as possible. If the words proposed were introduced, the proposition would be rendered too indefinite; and the President might proceed to send aliens from this country, and of course cause our citizens in a foreign country to be sent from thence, or to be imprisoned, and their property confiscated, at a time when congress might not judge it expedient to go to war. France, he said, has now done towards the United States what might be considered as hostility. Suppose we pass a law which calls upon the President to act, what ought the President to do? Was he to determine the point whether France has authorized hostility against the United States? If so, he would doubtless say she had, and in consequence every Frenchman in this country will be liable to be removed out of the country, and our citizens who happen to be in France will be placed in the same situation. Mr. S. said, though it might be proper for congress to declare this to be the state of the country, he thought it would be improper to give the President this power. He wished the power of sending persons out of the country to be confined to such cases as were particularly dangerous, which were included in the resolution without this amendment. As to foreigners guilty of crimes against the United States, they ought to be apprehended and punished according to the existing laws. The present resolution was not pointed at them.
Mr. Otis said, as his colleague had chosen to call his amendment indefinite, he must excuse him when he said he considered the resolution without it, as trifling and ineffectual, and argued a timidity which ought not at this time to be shown by this country; and had he not been thoroughly acquainted with the uprightness of intention and the purity of the motives of his colleague, he should really have doubted whether he was sincerely desirous of exerting all the energies of the country in her defence; but being persuaded of these, he would suppose that he himself was wrong in his conceptions on this occasion, and make a few observations upon what ground he formed his opinion.
He believed it would not be proper to wait until predatory excursions were made until the enemy was landed in our country, or until what shall be considered as threatening or perpetrating invasion appeared, before any steps were taken on the subject now under consideration. He was of opinion that when an enemy authorized hostilities, that was the time to take up that crowd of spies and inflammatory agents which overspread the country, like the locusts of Egypt, and who were continually attacking our liberties. The provision would doubtless be exercised with discretion. There might be Frenchmen in this city and others (and he doubted not there were) who were peaceable, well disposed persons, and against whom it never could be thought necessary to exercise this power; but there were other persons, not only in this city, but in others, who have not only been extremely instrumental in fomenting hostilities against this country, but also in alienating the affections of our own citizens, and it was men of this description whom he wished to remove from the country.
It is proposed by this resolution to give the President the power to remove aliens when the country from which they come shall threaten an invasion. Some believe that this country is at present threatened with an invasion and with a ravage of our coasts, yet others say that the dispatches from our envoys only consist of unauthorized conversations with X, Y and Z, and therefore not to be relied upon. Mr. O. thought this a more indefinite power than that which he proposed to vest in the President. His opinion was that something ought to be done which should strike these people with terror; he did not wish to give them an opportunity of executing any of their seditious and malignant purposes; he did not desire, in this season of danger, to boggle about slight forms, nor to pay respect to treaties already abrogated, but to seize these persons wherever they could be found carrying on their vile purposes. Without this every thing else which had been done in the line of defence, would amount to nothing.
Mr. McDowell said, from the observations of the gentleman just sat down, it would appear that hostilities had already commenced between this country and France. If this is the case, and the house knew it, why not say so, and make preparations accordingly? Why pass acts fitted for a state of war, without declaring that that is the state of the country? [Mr. Otis said, if the gentleman from N. Carolina would bring forward a proposition of this kind, he should be ready to vote for it.] Mr. M'D. expected the gentleman was prepared for war, and therefore that he would have brought forward a resolution to that effect.
The gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Rutledge) had not considered this amendment with his usual accuracy, when he said that the adoption of it would prove an encouragement to foreigners to come to this country. He thought it could not be very flattering encouragement to foreigners, to tell them "if you come here, and your government commits any act of hostility against the citizens of this country, you will be liable to be imprisoned, or sent out of the country."
But it was said the country was swarmed with spies and seditious persons. If this was the case, he should be glad if gentlemen would point them out; if they could, he should be as glad as they to take measures against them. A person in Kentucky had been alluded to. Under the authority of Genet, he believed, some commissions had been issued; but he did not believe that any had been issued since. It was also known that there had been another minister of another country, who had adopted a similar practice. He still remained here, and might still be carrying on his mischievous schemes. [The Speaker said the resolution was general.] It was said that hostilities having been committed on our commerce by France, they would authorize a war with France (though Great-Britain had conducted herself much in the same way, and nothing was laid as to her) and that therefore the President ought to be empowered to send all Frenchmen out of the country, however peaceably they might be residing here, if he thought proper to do so. This he could not consent to. It was too large a power. He should therefore vote against the amendment.
Mr. Sitgreaves considered this as one of the essential features of the system of defence about which Congress had been employed during the present session, in order to enable us to meet the dangers which threaten us. He believed, that though it might be extremely wise and prudent to enter into regulations for securing our peace at all future periods, yet it was most particularly their duty to concert measures of defence and protection in our present exigencies. He believed the business of defence would be very imperfectly done, if they confined their operations of defence to land and naval forces, and neglected to destroy the canker-worm which is corroding in the heart of the country. There could be no question on this subject. It is well understood by every member of the community. There is no occasion for specific proof that there are a great number of aliens in this country from that nation with whom we have at present alarming differences; that there are emissaries amongst us, who have not only fomented our differences with that country, but who have endeavoured to create divisions amongst our own citizens. They are, said he, affluently employed at this moment, and it is much to be lamented that there exists no authority to restrain the evil. It was therefore peculiarly incumbent on Congress to add to their other measures of defence, such powers as will protect the country against this evil. He believed this could not be effected without the adoption of some such principle as that under consideration. If the power was too limited, the enemy would not be met. There could be no difficulty, Mr. S. said, in point of right. All understand the right to which aliens are entitled by the laws of nations. They are no more than the rights of hospitality, and this right varies according as the relation in which the country from which they come, and that in which they reside, is peaceable, or otherwise.
We do not owe to the citizens of France resident in this country (since France had been mentioned) the same hospitalities which we owe to those foreigners who are alien friends; though he confessed there were rights of hospitality which would not be done away in time of war, particularly as it respects alien merchants, which were provided for in this resolution. And except a person had an actual agency in designs which would endanger the peace of the country, though he was ordered out of the country, a free passage would be given to himself and effects; and if actually engaged in designs against the country, there would be a strong necessity for restraining the liberty of any such persons.
It had been well asked, whether we ought to wait till the enemy landed, before any measures were taken to remove persons from the country, who would be ready to join them by thousands, or take advantage of the knowledge we have of their hostile intentions towards us? He thought there could be no doubt on the subject. He knew there were aliens in this country of valuable characters, whose acquaintance ought to be cherished and cultivated. Such men would be in no danger from the proposed provision. It was meant only to operate against factions and bad men, who abuse the liberty allowed them of residing in this country, and these all must see the necessity of attending to. France, said he, will not admit an alien of any description to reside in her country without a card of hospitality, and shall Congress scruple to go the length of this amendment? He hoped not.
Mr. Allen said, he would move an amendment which would supercede that under consideration, by making the resolution extend to all aliens in this country. He wished to retain none of the restraints which are in the present resolution. Nothing but his respect for the gentleman who made this report (Mr. Sewall) would have prevented him from suggesting that there existed some latent and mischievous design in this business. The proposition goes upon the supposition that none but the citizens of a particular nation can be dangerous to this country; whereas he believed that there are citizens of several other countries who are as dangerous, who have dispositions equally hostile to this country with the French. He believed more so. He believed the whole country was aware of this. Mr. A. alluded to the vast number of naturalizations which lately took place in this city to support a particular party in a particular election. It did not appear to him necessary to have the exercise of this power depend upon any contingency, such as a threatening of invasion, or war, before it could be exercised. He wished the President to have at all times. He moved an amendment to this effect, which went to enable the President to remove, at any time, the citizen of any foreign country whatever, not a citizen, regarding the treaties with such countries. If gentlemen took a view of the different states of Europe which had been subdued by the French, Mr. A. said, they would not think it either wise or prudent to wait for an invasion, or threatened invasion, before this power was put in execution. Venice, Switzerland and Rome, have been overcome by means of the agents of the French nation, at a time when they were in a much less alarming situation than we are at present; and the first disturbance in those countries, was made the pretext for open hostilities. This has been the effect of diplomatic agency; of emissaries within and without, who have bred quarrels, for the purpose of forming pretexts for measures which have led to the subjugation of those countries. He believed there were citizens in this country, who would be ready to join a foreign power in assisting to subjugate their country. What passed before our eyes, and every day offended our ears, were so many proofs of it. Not many weeks ago open threats were made to disturb the peace of the country. He hoped, therefore, with all these things before them, the amendment which he had proposed would be agreed to.
Mr. Sewall said, being one of the committee who made this report, he supposed he fell in for a share of that censure which had been so liberally cast upon it by his colleague and the gentleman left up from Connecticut. The gentleman from Connecticut had thought fit to condemn the committee for not having considered cases which were not referred to them. It was not referred to them to consider what France had done in all other countries with whom she had had disputes, or what this country should do against France; but what should be done with respect to aliens in this country generally. Civil policy regarded aliens in two lights, viz. alien friends and alien enemies. He did not contemplate the making of this country a wall against all aliens whatever; or that no alien should come here without being subject to an arbitrary authority, such as is known only to the French Directory. The existence of such a power as shall be able to place every alien in the country in a dungeon, was necessary to quiet the fears and apprehensions of the gentleman from Connecticut, he should not be willing to grant it. Indeed, it appeared to him that the fears and apprehensions of that gentleman arose from some defect in his own organization, or disease of his body (which he believed might be better cured by the physician, than by any thing else) than from any real ground of alarm.
What, said Mr. S. is to be feared from the residence of aliens amongst us? Any thing to ruin the country? He acknowledged many inconveniences arose from this circumstance, but more from our own unnatural children, who, in the bosom of their parent, conspired her destruction. But did gentlemen wish to increase the evil by saying that persons born in foreign countries however regular and orderly their conduct may be, shall be liable to be imprisoned, or sent out of the country, but that citizens of this country, however reprehensible their conduct should have nothing to fear? The committee were not called upon to report on this point. He was himself of opinion that more ought to be done, and that aliens from any country should be liable to be removed, in case of misbehaviour; but he did not wish to leave the business wholly with the President of the United States. The committee had reported only in part; they had yet to consider what steps would be proper to be taken against aliens, or citizens guilty of criminal proceedings; but when gentlemen saw the addresses which were pouring in from all parts of the country, in favour of the measures which had been pursued by government, and expressions of determination to support every measure in defence of their country, was any thing to be feared from a handful of aliens? It was a reproach to the country to suppose it. If aliens were found to be guilty of seditious practices, let them be restricted; but not placed under an arbitrary authority. He never wished to see the government of the country in such a situation. Our situation, said Mr. S. is not like that of the Directory of France, whom one of the nations are curling; we have, therefore, no necessity for the strong measures adopted by them. But if gentlemen were determined to arrest every alien in the country, let them bring forward a resolution of that kind; but in making regulations against alien enemies, let us not subject every foreigner who comes to this country however well intended he may be, to the fear of a dungeon or removal. If gentlemen wished to make the resolutions more general, and to provide for cases, in which war was first declared by this country, though he had before said he did not think it necessary, he had no objection to indulge them, by inserting the words, "between which and the United States there shall exist a declared state of war." But unless the United States were inclined to assume the character
of the Turks or Arabs, such a regulation as was recommended by the gentleman from Connecticut could not be adopted. Mr. Allen had no particular anxiety that the resolution should pass to the extent which he had proposed. If gentlemen did not think it necessary, he should not persist in it. He was sorry the gentleman from Massachusetts should have discovered, in him any disease of body which was capable of giving rise to personal fear. He believed he possessed as little as most men. As to the necessity of the measure which he had proposed, he would mention two circumstances which led him to think it necessary. A person in this city, who has too respectable a standing, and who is doing too much business in it, has declared, that he wishes to see a French army land in this country, and that he would do all in his power to further their landing. He had heard nearly the same thing, from another quarter. He thought, therefore, that there ought to exist a power which should be able to send such persons out of the country. Not that he was himself either afraid of being assassinated, or having the city burnt. But the chairman of the committee had said, that this subject was yet before them. This he did not know, before the gentleman said so; for having made a report upon the subject, he supposed they had done all they intended to do upon it.
Mr. Dana was opposed to this amendment. He thought the provisions of this resolution ought to be made definite, as it contemplated regulations which congress would be willing to have in existence at all future times; and though the principles upon which the residence of aliens was regulated laid down in the law of nations, as it relates to monarchical governments, yet in this country, where the sovereignty of the people is vested by the constitution in congress, these regulations must be fixed by law. The danger of war with which the country was threatened had forced the subject upon congress at this time, and this being the case, he was desirous of adopting some regulations of a permanent nature respecting it. If any other reasons were necessary with respect to our present situation with France, he thought they ought to be made special and temporary.
Mr. Allen withdrew his amendment; when which was put and negatived, 55 to 27.
Mr. Sewall made the motion which he had suggested, when he was last up viz. to add the words, "between which and the United States there shall exist a state of war."
Mr. Otis hoped the motion would not prevail, as he thought it would deprive the resolution of every good feature, which it at present possessed; for it would prevent the exercise of the power in any other case than in a state of war, and as all the exceptions were future, it supposed that such a state did not exist at present. He confessed he felt no value at all upon any law, unless it was adopted to the present exigencies of the country. Gentlemen might talk as they pleased about permanent regulations; he believed they ought to provide against the residence of alien enemies existing in the bosom of the country, as the root of all the evil which we are at present experiencing, and he could not conceive any mode of doing this, but by applying the remedy immediately to the evil. Gentlemen talk about a declaration of war. No such thing is necessary ever precedes war. War and the declaration of war come together, like thunder and lightning. Indeed, if France finds she can encircle our councils by refraining to declare war, and that we will take no measures of effectual defence until this is done, it is probable she will not declare it, but continue to annoy us as at present. He therefore thought if the select committee had not been ripe for making a report fully on this subject, they ought to have delayed it until they were.
Mr. Sewall explained. Mr. Sitgreaves said, he had suffered no little from finding the difference of opinion which existed betwixt the chairman of the committee who made the report on this subject, and gentlemen who usually voted with him. He saw that difference of opinion was essential and radical. He did not mean to go into the subject, but merely to make a proposition which might be agreed upon. It was to add the words, "or shall declare hostility against the United States."
Mr. Davis moved a postponement of this question till to morrow, as he wished time to consider of it. He had some doubt as to the constitutionalality of such a provision.
Mr. Sitgreaves had no objection to a postponement, if time was wanted for consideration; but he could not see on what constitutional ground this motion could be objected to.
Mr. Gallatin was in favor of the postponement. He would suggest to his colleague that part of the constitution which might be in the way of this motion. A distinction was made by it betwixt actual hostility and war.
It had only gone to have made a difference between declared and actual war, by striking out the word declare, it would have removed the objection. If there be a difference between a state of war and a state of actual hostility, there is also a difference in the relation in which alien subjects of a nation with whom we are at war, and those of a nation with whom we are in a state of actual hostility. If this distinction be correct, by turning to the 9th section of the constitution, it is found that the migration of such persons as any of the states shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by Congress prior to the year 1808. He understood it, however, to be a found principle that alien enemies might be removed, although the emigration of persons be not prohibited by the states, by a principle which existed prior to the constitution, and coeval with the law of nations. The question was, therefore, whether the citizens or subjects of nations in actual hostility, can be considered as alien enemies. The term actual hostility is vague in its nature, and would introduce doubt as to its true import. He should, therefore, be in favor of the postponement, except the mover would consent to have the word declare struck out in the way he had mentioned.
The question for a postponement was put and carried; and the two first resolutions were referred to the select committee, to report a bill or bills accordingly.
Mr. Pinckney, from the committee to whom was referred the memorial and remonstrance of the legislature of the state of Georgia, made a report. The memorial states that the state of Georgia obtained from the creek Indians a cession of the county of Tallassee, but that the United States, at the treaty of New-York, had ceded it back to the Indians, they therefore pray compensation. The committee recommends compensation to be made. The report was adopted for Thursday. Adjourned.
FRIDAY—MAY 4.
Mr. New presented certain resolutions of a meeting of citizens at Tapham-hall, in Essex-county, stating that a war with France would produce injuries countenanced in number 1; that the public know of no just cause of war but self-preservation; and that they trust, therefore, that every means will be used to repress the country in peace.
On motion of Mr. Harper the house took up the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the compensation of clerks, which the Senate insisted upon. Mr. H. moved to recede from this disagreement, but the motion was negatived, 38 to 23.
Mr. Macon then moved to adhere to their disagreement, which was carried, 43 to 34.
Mr. Bayard moved that the order of the day on the resolution from the Senate, granting leave to Mr. Pinckney, our late ambassador to Great Britain and Spain, to receive certain presents from those courts, on his taking leave. The house accordingly went into a committee of the whole on the subject, Mr. Dent in the chair. [A lengthy debate ensued, which shall be given to-morrow.]

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, May 17.
Yesterday, the House of Representatives of the United States, were engaged, in committee of the whole, in discussing General Varnum's motion to strike out the third section of the bill authorizing the President of the United States to raise a Provisional Army.
In the course of the sitting, Mr. SEWALL, from the committee appointed on that part of the President's speech which relates to the protection of Commerce and the Defence of the Country, laid a resolution on the table to the following effect:
Resolved that the committee for the protection of commerce, &c. be authorized to consider the danger which may result by means of Aliens, or other disaffected and seditious persons residing within the United States, and what measures ought to be taken for securing, or otherwise restricting such persons, and that they report by bill or otherwise.
APPOINTMENT.
SAMUEL SNOW, of Rhode-Island, Consul for Canton, in China.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Belvidere, of New-York, capt. Reynolds, 46 days from London; who laid with the fleet, but parted company on the fifth day. She is armed with 12 six pounders, and on entering the port fired a federal salute.
The Governor has appointed Dr. James Hall, formerly of this city, and late of York-Town, Resident Physician of the port of Philadelphia, in the room of Dr. James Mearle, resigned.
The town of Harrisburgh contains six hundred taxables. The excellent Address from that town, published in yesterday's Gazette, was the unanimous voice of the inhabitants, with the exception of M'Clay (the author of the infamous motion in the Pennsylvania Legislature) and seven others.
MR. FENNO. Last evening you inserted an address to Congress, from the Portsmouth company of grenadiers, Virginia. You will much more oblige your subscribers, by informing what number of persons compose that company, their names, country, character or cockade, and of whom those who call themselves officers call their commissions.
A Citizen of the United States.
To the CITIZENS of PHILADELPHIA.
FELLOW-CITIZENS,
Union of sentiment and joint exertions we believe to be at this time as essentially necessary for the preservation of order and harmony at home, as the repelling aggressions from abroad,
As we have strong reasons to believe that to us, as Officers of the late Sans Culotte Light Infantry Company of this City, have been ascribed views and interests which we abhor, not being congenial with the liberty and independence of the United States,
Friends to France struggling to effect her independence we imbibed that spirit of enthusiasm in her cause which pervaded the breasts of a majority of the people of America.
However ardent our attachments to France might have been at that day, can it be supposed that they are equally so at this, or that our affections at this important era of our country, can in the smallest degree be weaned from it?
We cloathed ourselves in a Military Dress with a determination to guard the Tree of Liberty planted by our ancestors and not suffer its root to be shaken, or its fruit pluck'd from its boughs by any despot at home or from abroad.
our leading principle hitherto, and we hope it will not desert us but with our lives. From a view of the very unfriendly disposition which France has, unjustifiably manifested towards the United States, and an anxiety to remove any unfavourable impressions which your minds may have received with regard to us,
With a renunciation of the Name and Feather, and an avowal that we are devoted to our country, we subscribe ourselves Your faithful Fellow Citizens. EDWARD ROBINSON. DAVID IRVING.
Philadelphia, May 16, 1798. We hear that the above Company (of which Mr. Robinson was Captain, and Mr. Irving First Lieutenant) is now dissolved.
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Borough of Norfolk, at the Town Hall, on Thursday the 3rd day of May, 1798, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of addressing the President of the United States on the present critical situation of the Union:
GEORGE LOYALL, Esq. was unanimously elected Chairman of the meeting, and Benjamin Pollard as Clerk.
On a motion that a Committee should be appointed to prepare an address to the President for the consideration of the meeting, the following gentlemen were appointed for that purpose, to wit: Robert B. Taylor, Thomas Mathews, John Nivison, Seth Foster, and John K. Read, Esqrs. who retired, and after some time returned with the draft of an address, which, being read three several times, was unanimously approved of.
Ordered, that the Chairman be requested to sign, and forward to Josiah Parker, Esq. our Representative in Congress, a fair copy of the address, to be by him presented to the President of the United States in the name of the meeting.
The meeting then adjourned. GEORGE LOYALL, Chairman. Attest, BENJAMIN POLLARD, Clerk.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the citizens of the county of Frederick, in the State of Virginia, held at the court-house thereof, on the 30th day of April 1798, the following resolutions were agreed to:
Resolved, That the repeated and disdainful rejection, on the part of the French republic of all overtures to explain the misunderstanding which unhappily prevails between the said republic and the United States, renders it the duty of every American to come forward and declare his sentiments thereupon, with candor, freedom and liberality.
Resolved, That the conciliatory measures which have been adopted by our administration to compromise the difference and restore harmony between the two republics, have been wise, just and becoming the dignity of an independent nation.
Resolved, That the illiberal and ungenerous policy of France, detailed in the dispatches from our envoys extraordinary, and which is founded upon a belief that we are a divided people, calls for the unanimous co-operation of the citizens of the United States with the general government thereof.
Resolved, That highly as we value the advantages of neutrality and the blessings of peace, we yet more highly estimate the freedom and independence of our country and will cheerfully concur in such measures for the support of the same as the constituted authorities of our government may think necessary to adopt.
Resolved, That Robert White, jun. Robert Page and Hugh Holmes, Esq. be appointed a committee to prepare an address to the President of the United States expressive of the sentiments contained in the above resolutions, and sign the same on behalf of this meeting.
(Signed) CHARLES MAGILL, Chairman. OBED WAITE, Secretary.
ANSWER To the Address of the Citizens of Frederick Town.
To the Citizens of Frederick-Town, and County, in the State of Maryland. GENTLEMEN,
A Copy of your resolutions of the 23rd of April has been presented to me by your Representative in Congress, Mr. Baer.
The honourable testimony of your thanks to me, (of your applause of our Envoys, of your determination to support the constitution and independence of America, against all foreign nations—your detestation of the attempts made by Foreigners to divide the citizens of this country, and to let them at variance with the government of their choice, would be highly pleasing in all circumstances; and are increased in value to me, by having been passed and certified under the auspices, of one of the few, who remain of my ancient and much respected colleagues in the first councils of the union.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 8th, 1798.
Congress of the United States. In Senate May 15th, 1798.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to write to all such Senators as are absent without leave, or whose leave of absence has expired; requesting their immediate attendance.
TO BE SOLD, BY JOHN NIXON & Co.
A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Willings and Francis' wharf next Monday, the 27th instant. may 16. 45c cent
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. Ship Belvidere, Reynolds, London. Prig Lydia Tupper, Freeman, Liverpool (N. S.) At the Fort, Brig Two Sifters, Arnold, St. Croix CLEARED. Ship Thomas Wilson, Jarvis, P. Amboy and W. Indies Snow Maria, Bayley, St. Croix Sch. Ranger, Lane, N. York Debby, Mackay, do. Dolphyn, Britton, do. Lovely Lass, Sweetser, Charleston Hannah, Phippen, Boston Polly, Tice, Alexandria Chloe Ann, Lefingwell, Norfolk Sloop President, Skidmore, do. Betsy, Davis, Snowhill Sally, Johnson, Richmond
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, May 12. Yesterday the committee which communicated to the Hon. Mr. Otis, the address of the citizens of this town, to the President, received the following answer thereto:
To the Inhabitants and Citizens of Boston. GENTLEMEN, I thank you for the declaration of your approbation of the measures adopted by me, relative to our foreign relations, to conciliate the French Republic, and to accommodate all existing differences, upon terms compatible with the safety, the interests, and the dignity of the United States.
Your high and elevated opinion of, and confidence in the virtue, wisdom and patriotism of the national government, and fixed resolution to support, at the risque of your lives and fortunes, such measures as may be determined to be necessary to promote and secure the honor and happiness of the United States, do you honor, and are perfectly in character.
It must, however be a very unnatural, and peculiar state of things, to make it necessary or proper, in you, or any other American in your behalf to declare to the world, what the world ought to have known and acknowledged without hesitation—that you are not humiliated under a colonial sense of fear, that you are not a divided people, on any point which involves the honor, safety and essential rights of your country, that you know your rights, and are determined to support them.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 7.
Capt. Rich, 41 days from Gibraltar, mentions, that the Spanish fleet was ordered to put to sea the first fair wind.
NEW BRUNSWICK May 15.
On Wednesday last a detachment of about fifty troops, under the command of Captain Miller, arrived in this city from Middletown Connecticut they were joined by twenty-six recruits, enlisted by Ensign Boote in this city, and on Saturday marched for Philadelphia, the recruiting service is continued here by Mr. Boote.
A very large and respectable meeting of the Young Men of the city of New-Brunswick convened, agreeably to notification, at the court house on Saturday last.
Major WILLIAM DUNHAM, Chairman J. W. SCOTT, Secretary.
A motion was made and unanimously agreed to, That, Major William Dunham, Isaac W. Crane, Esq. Doct. Jacob Dunham messrs. William P. Deare, & Joseph W. Scott, be a committee to draft an address to the President of the United States expressive of our approbation of his administration, and particularly of his conduct in the late attempt for negotiation with the French Republic; and of our determination at all hazards to support such measures as shall be deemed necessary to maintain the honor, freedom and independence of our country; and that the committee report the same for consideration on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock, at the court house.
Resolved unanimously, That the members of the present meeting do wear the American cockade, as an evidence of our attachment to that constitution under which we have the peculiar happiness to live, and that we recommend the same measure to all of our acquaintance.
NORFOLK, May 10.
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Portsmouth was held on Tuesday last, for the purpose of addressing the President of the United States on the subject of the negotiations with France. An address expressive of their pleasure at his firm and Patriotic conduct was unanimously agreed to.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Minerva, capt. Wyvil, 70 days from Liverpool. Sailed in company with the brig Patty, capt. Lee, for this port. Off the Land's End was chased by a French privateer brig for 12 hours, but escaped.
CHARLESTON, April 28.
A privateer, supposed to be the same which captured the ship Favorite, on Thursday last, chased the sloop Lydia, capt. Tallman, which arrived yesterday from Providence, for fourteen hours. Capt. Tallman escaped, by sailing faster than the privateer. It was reported last evening, that there were two other privateers off, one of which is a brig of 14 guns.
From the Cambridge Intelligencer of February 3 an article anti-republican paper.
Switzerland seems to be the next country devoted to revolution. How far the French have succeeded in this as well as the revolution at Rome, we will not at present pretend to determine. Party writers on one side (the editors of the True Briton, the Sun, &c.) declare that the French are the sole authors of these revolutions.
In vindication of the apprehended seizure of Rome, we are informed by the French papers, and by their echo in this country, just alluded to "that the foreign ministers at the court of Rome, bear ample testimony to the moderation of the French." Will any impartial man, who knows the situation of those ministers, pay any attention to such ministers, pay any attention to such testimony?
The editors of a respectable opposition print, (the Morning Chronicle) have very properly expressed their fears, that "the Swiss Cantons must in future be known under some uncouth republican title;" and with equal propriety adds, "If the revolution of Switzerland should be effected, it will be the only instance yet exhibited of a revolution on purely theoretical principles without practical operations."
Whatever may be the depravity of human nature, there is still so much sense of decency, amongst inferior villains as to prevent them openly insulting heaven and glorying in their shame. We do not recollect reading of assemblies of professed house breakers and murderers, appointing days to fast and pray to God for success to their crimes, or that they kept the anniversary of the theft of their murders as a festival.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD. Stolen Last Night, OUT of the pasture of the Subscriber, living in Dauby, Delaware county, a Bay Horse about sixteen hands high, six years old this spring, shot before, thin main and switch tail, a small star in his forehead, hind feet white, has a remarkable scar on his near shoulder occasioned by a scald or burn, on which the hair is thin and short, he carries well, trots and canters, is apt to start when rode. Whoever takes up said horse and thief, shall have the above reward, or fifteen dollars for the horse only and reasonable charges. Nathaniel Newlin. 5th month, 17 cost 4t
A few boxes of Umbrellas To be Sold cheap—by Mordecai Lewis. may 27 daw
Very Great Bargains, CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and India Mullins, now selling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of—Enquire of Thomas Randall, No. 88 Spruce-street. may 17 5
TO BE RENTED, To a Small Genteel Family. A Pleasant House in Dock-street, near Front-street—Apply at No. 155 South Second-street. may 17 5
FOR SALE, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharves, &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. april 5 m&wtf
For Sale, Two cases of Scotch Threads, Well assorted, and entitled to Drawback. Apply at No. 3, South Water Street. m 7 11 3t
Just Published,
By W. YOUNG, bookseller, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut-street, THE WORKS OF JOHN NEWTON, LONDON.
A new edition, in 9 vols. price 7 1/2 dols. neat ly bound, containing letters of Omeara and Virgil, Cardiphonia, review of ecclesiastical history, sermons, medals, letters to a wife, Olney hymns, and the life of Eliza Cunningham.
Also, lately Published, Baxter's Saints Rest, abridged by Raw-dols. cent, 12mo at 1
Beveridge's private thoughts, 2 parts 12mo 75
Christian (the) Parent, 12mo 50
(the) Remembrancer, 12mo 75
Christian world unmasked, do 6 3/4
Dickenson's (of New-Jersey) familiar letters, 12mo 8 3/4
Doddridge's rise and progress, 12mo 50 a 6 3/4
sermons on education, 12mo 44
sermons to young persons, do 6 3/4
on regeneration, 12mo 8 3/4
Davies sermons—2 vols 8vo 4
Horne's commentary on the book of Psalms, 2 25
ditto 2 vols 8vo 2 50
a work highly admired by all who have had the advantage of perusing it.
Hervey's Spaso vindicated, 12mo 75
Letters of certain Jews to Voltaire, 8vo 2
Walker's sermons, with Blair's life of the author, 2 vols 8vo 3
White's sermons, preached before the University of Oxford, 8vo 1 50
Wynperle on the true and eternal God—head of our Lord Jesus Christ, 50 a 68
Sacred Biography, or the history of the Patriarchs, by H. Hunter, 3 vols 8vo 6
A large assortment of bibles, in folio, quarto, 12mo and pocket, at various prices.
A large allowance to wholesale purchasers.
Catalogues of books, with the prices of each book annexed, are delivered as aforesaid. may 17 22w;w
CANNON,
Musket and Pistol Cartridge Papers, A LARGE ASSORTMENT.
It is now ready for sale by WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52. Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street.
OF WHOM MAY BE HAD Baron Steuben's Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States.—To which is added, an act of Congress concerning the Militia, price 50 cents; do. large prints 67 cents.
W. YOUNG, Has for sale, on the lowest terms, for cash or negotiable Notes, Large writing, printing & drafting paper, A L S O, Footscap, Pgh, Folio and A 4. Pgh of various sizes, gills and plain ink powder, sealing wax, wafers, papers, ink bands, black lead pencils, quills, rulers, case of mathematical instrument, center scales, parchment and old skin memorandum books, pen knives, india rubber and ink. may 12 31w3w
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 considered unnecessary.
The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-street. may 16 5
Country Residence.
A FAMILY who live Six Miles from the City, wish to receive two or three casual boarders. The House is handsomely furnished; the Gardens, Meadows and Lawns are beautifully laid out, and well stocked with the choicest Fruit.
There are several Musical Instruments, amongst which is a most excellent patent Piano Forte. The Family have a handsome Coach, which may be at the service of the whole.
The Coach House and Stables are most excellent—the Water good—and the Air unequalled in the environs of the Town.
For particulars enquire at the office of this Gazette. may 16. dtf
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 particulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. may 15. 5
FOR SALE.
About 660 boxes of fine Spanish GUN POWDER, Containing 100 lbs. each. Apply at No. 13, corner of Arch and Front streets. may 12. 5tw
BRANDY.
The Cargo of the Danish Brig Concord, FROM CETTE, Will commence landing this day, at Smith's free wharf.
200 pipes 4th proof } Choice Brandy 160 do 1st do. } Provence white Wine, in pipes Hazelnuts and Filberts, in sacks A few Almonds, Raisins, &c. For Sale by Peter Bligh, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 200,000 lbs. Java Coffee, in sacks Old Batavia Arrack, in pipes Mace and Cloves, in boxes 120 hds. Jamaica Sugar 50 do. do. Rum Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. cakes Madeira, London particular, in pipes, very superior april 18. daw 2017 3/4
For Sale,
The cargo of the brig American from Laguira, CONSISTING OF Caraccas Cocoa. Henry Philips, No. 112, South Fourth Street. april 23 3
W. M. BINDLE,
RESPECFULLY informs the Public, that he has removed to No. 147, Chestnut Street, where he proposes to carry on the business of A BROKER.
He will procure patents, or transfer any other business in the Land Office of the U.S. for a moderate commission. may 14 rod3t

Treasury Department,
March 19, 1798.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
The Proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration 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 hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Le Beuf; at Cincinnati; at Greenville; at Picque Town and Loramie's Store; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox and Ouatanon on the River Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the River Mississippi above the mouth of the River Ohio, and upon 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, below the southern boundary of the State of Tennessee, 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 between the United States and the contractor.
The rations to be supplied to consist of the following articles, viz.
One pound of bread or flour
One pound of beef or twelve ounces of pork or bacon
Half a pint of rum, brandy or whiskey, one quart of salt, two quarts of vinegar, two pounds of soap, 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 provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations 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 creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss and the amount of the articles for which compensation 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. 22w15y
Cedar Posts, Rails and Shingles
FOR SALE.
THEY will be delivered to any place in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, or New-York, where boats drawing six feet water can go from this place. It will often suit the seller to receive in return corn, provisions, wet or dry goods. Letters directed to the subscriber at this place, and put into any post office in the United States, will be regularly received and carefully attended to. Those who wish to contract in Philadelphia, will please to apply to GIBSON HILL WALLS, No. 135, Market-Street. The subscriber is desirous of contracting with some responsible person in Philadelphia, to receive and dispose of for him, on commission, a quantity of two feet shingles, for home use, and of two feet and eighteen inches, for exportation.
William Hill Wells, Dagsborough, State of Delaware. April 28. 22w4w
Germantown and Reading Turnpike Road Company.
THE Subscribers Commissioners appointed by an Act of Assembly of this Commonwealth entitled, "An act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a Company for making an Artificial Road from the city of Philadelphia, through Germantown, by the route of Chestnut Hill, to the twelve mile stone on the Reading Road, and thence to Reading in the county of Berks," hereby give notice, that books are provided as the law directs, and that we will proceed to receive subscriptions for the company's stock on the 28th, 29th, and 30th days of May next, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, at the Tavern of William Bucholz, in Germantown, at the Tavern of Jacob Berr, in Reading in the county of Berks, and at the Tavern of George Phleger, in Pottstown in the county of Montgomery, on the same days, from ten o'clock in the morning, until two o'clock, P. M. on each day, when and where certain of the Commissioners will attend to receive subscriptions accordingly.
April 14th, 1798.
BENJAMIN CHEW, jun.
CASPAR W. HAINES,
SAMUEL BETTON,
GEORGE LOGAN,
JOHN FROMBERGER,
ISAAC FRANKS,
JOS. HEISTER,
J. BOWER,
DANIEL ROSE,
SAMUEL LAVERTY,
GEORGE DOUGLASS, jun.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
N. B. Fifteen Dollars to be paid on each share at the time of subscribing. April 17. 22w13w
For Sale,
A good situation for a Country Seat,
Forty acres of Land,
On the Old York road, within light of Germantown, and about five miles from the city; the whole being under good fence, and in excellent order as pasture ground.
For further information and terms, apply to JOHN ELLIOTT CRESSON, at his Office for the sale of Real Estates, Conveyancing, &c. No. 54, High-Street.
4th mo. 3d. 12w11t
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT application has been made at the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following five Certificates of Bank Stock, lost by the capture of the British Packet, Countess of Leicester viz. No. 3702, containing 5 shares issued to Henry Casson 3703 5 do. to Zephaniah Nephew & Co 732 1 do. issued to Edwards and Co. 3783 1 do. issued (in lieu of 6509 to 6513) to Samuel and Henry Waddington. 2278 4 do. issued to Phyn, Ellice and Inglis.
All persons concerned are therefore called upon to show cause why new Certificates should not be issued agreeably to the said application. April 14. cc6w
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
MARCH 1, 1798.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act entitled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collected through out 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:—
Table with 4 columns: Instrument Name, Dls, Cts, Mils. Rows include: 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), 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, (except 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 other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate divided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Children 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 Hundred 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, (1), When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, (50), 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 of exchange, or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States or any State, or for their use respectively, (10), If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, (25), If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, (50), If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, (75), And if above one thousand dollars, (25), 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. (4), If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, (10), If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, (20), If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, (30), If above one thousand dollars, (20), Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual competition, of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale: (50), On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, (1), On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, (2), On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, (25), On all notes above five hundred dollars, (25), Any Protest or other Notarial act, (25), Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell Warrants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, (25), Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, (1), For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, (2), For more than two thousand dollars, (3), Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, (10), From one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, (25), If from the United States to any foreign port or place, (50), Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer), (50), Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank, (25), If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, (25), If above one hundred dollars, (25), If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
III. The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities of parchment or vellum, parchment or paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; or stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be obtained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. March 10.
JAMES HUMPHREYS,
BEING encouraged by a number of gentlemen in the mercantile line, to undertake the publishing of a Price Current in this city, and they having engaged to give him every assistance in their power to render it accurate and useful,
PROPOSES TO PRINT BY SUBSCRIPTION,
The Philadelphia Price Current,
And Market Day Advertiser.
To be published every Wednesday and Saturday morning, on the following conditions. It will be printed on four pages quarto. It will contain the Prices Current (wholesale) at Philadelphia, with the duties on each article—The Prices Current at Boston, New-York, Charleston, and other parts of the United States, with the Prices Current at London, the West Indies and elsewhere as often as they can be had accurate and to be relied on. The rates of insurance—the price of stocks—course of exchange, &c. &c. Likewise a regular account of entries, inward and outward—with such marine and other intelligence as shall be thought useful and important—and the remainder of the paper will be appropriated to advertisements. The price to subscribers within the city and liberties, to whom it will be delivered at their houses, will be Four Dollars per annum—Two dollars at the expiration of a month from its publication, and the remainder at the end of the year. Subscribers at a greater distance will have it sent them agreeable to their directions—to pay two dollars at the time of subscribing, and the remainder at the end of the year. The publication shall commence as soon as a sufficient number have subscribed to pay the expense of conducting it. It is from the advice and to gratify the wish of a number of mercantile gentlemen that the printer proposes publishing this Price Current in a quarto size in preference to any other. And it is proposed to embrace the Prices Current with such other matter as may be most material to send abroad in the first two pages—appropriating the other two to such matters as may be more immediately domestic, and to advertisements. Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys, at his Printing Office, No. 74, North Third-Street, and Mr. Z. Poulson, jun. at his office in Chestnut-Street, and at the Philadelphia Library. Philadelphia, April 14. ff
For Sale,
A CONVENIENT well built second hand Light
Wagon, hung on Jacks with glassy
and blinds in the doors, with or without harness—
Enquire of Peter Umerich house, Arch, below
sixth street, or the subscriber in Germantown.
CASPAR W. HAINES. April 2. 22w1w
Fresh Teas.
Just Imported, in the ship Delaware,
Captain Cooper, from Canton,
And For Sale, by
SAMUEL HOWELL,
At his Compting House, No. 54, Chestnut-Street,
AND BY
SAM. E. HOWELL,
At his Compting House, Crooked-billet wharf,
Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, Young
Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial TEAS.
ALSO,
China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Lute-
ringers and Sattins, Naukeens, Cassia, large garden
and common Fans, fatin and luteering Umbrellas,
whale-bone Ricks.
They have also For Sale,
Ell wide Persian, Bandanna Handkerchiefs,
French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes.
March 8. $
Now Opening,
At WILLIAM M'LAWS Saddle Manufactory,
No. 72, Chestnut Street,
A general assortment of Horseman's
Pitols, direct from the Manufacturers in London,
ALSO ON HAND,
Saddles, Bridles, Holders, Half Covers, Light
Horseman's Caps, Swords, Carouch Boxes, Val-
ices, Saddle Bags, Portmanteau's, Hard Leather
Trunks, Carriage and Chair Harness, &c.
April 9. df
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.
1. From the north side of Vine
street, to the south side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks.
2. From the south side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder.
3. From the south side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole.
4. From the north side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts.
5. When pumps are out of order south of High-street, please apply to Thomas Dixey, at the corner of South and Fifth-streets, or Godfrey Gebler, in Fourth, near Chestnut-street; and north of High street, to Dixey and Dehaven, in Sassafras-street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
March 30th, 1798.
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT by an act of Congress passed on the 10th day of March, 1798, the following alterations and amendments have been made to the act passed on the 6th day of July 1797, entitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
The stamp duties on debentures or certificates for the drawback of Customs or duties on imports are repealed.
II. A discount at the rate of seven and one half per Centum, will be allowed by the Supervisors or Inspectors respectively, to any persons other than Officers of the Revenue, who may purchase at one time or procure to be stamped, any quantities of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, upon which the duties shall amount to Ten Dollars or upwards.
III. Stamped Paper, will be provided, and sold at the rates prescribed by law, without any additional charge or expense on account of the price of Paper; but for stamped Parchment or Vellum, an additional price for each skin of Parchment, or Two Hundred Cents for each skin of Vellum of medium size, which may be furnished at the expense of the United States and proportionally for any lesser quantity. Given under my hand, at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WANTED. APPROVED BILLS on Amsterdam—for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per guildre. Enquire of the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. April 23.
LANDING,
From on board the ship Elizabeth, captain Paillie,
from Batavia,
And FOR SALE by the Subscriber,
400,000 wt. Java COFFEE
300 canisters SUGAR, of a superior quality
ALSO,
A quantity of SAPAN WOOD
JOHN MILLER, JUN. April 17.
THOMAS & JOSHUA FISHER,
HAVE FOR SALE,
At No. 5, Dock-street, near the Drawbridge,
China ware, nankien dining sets, tea and coffee
cups and saucers
Nankiens, black fatins and raffies
Pongee cloths, choppin romalls, and pandannos
China and English umbrellas,
Together with a general assortment of European
Goods—among which are
Scots thread in boxes
6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. nails
Shot—T. Crowley Steel, Spanish brown and white
lead
English scythes 42 to 50 inches
ALSO,
125 barrels of kiln-dried Indian corn meal.
An Accommodating Store in Dock-street,
No. 7, to be let, three stories high, suitable for any business.
4th mo. 5th $tf
SALT PETRE.
One hundred kegs of refined Salt Petre,
For Sale by the Subscribers.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher,
No. 13, Arch Street March 31 4tawtf
JOSEPH RICARDO,
Of the County of Philadelphia, do hereby announce his property for the benefit of his Creditors, to James
C. Fisher, Samuel W. Fisher, and Thomas Wilson.
All persons who have demands are requested to furnish their accounts without delay—and those indebted to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, acting Assignees.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. No. 13, Arch Street. March 31 4tawtf
Canal Lottery---No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th
inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at
Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery
and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street—
Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten
Dollars, where check books are kept for register-
ing and examining in these, the City of Washing-
ton, No. 11, and Patterson Lotteries, and informa-
tion where tickets may be had in most of the Lotte-
ries authorised by law in any of the States of the
Union.
N. B. The business of a Broker, in buying and
selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities,
discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of
Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to,
by Wm. BLACKBURN. November 15. $
JUST RECEIVED.
And for sale by W. Young, corner of Second
and Chestnut-street. M. Carey 118 High-Street
T. Dobsen, at South Second-street and the
Booksellers generally. (Price 5-8ths of a Dollar.)
BEACON HILL,
A Local Poem, historic and descriptive
By a Lady of Boston.
ANALYSIS OF BOOK I.
Allusion to the surrounding Prospect—Invocation
to the River and Sylvan Deities—to the Historic
Muse—Eliakim discarded—Dedication to Wash-
ington—The Action opens at the Retreat of the
Columbians from Bunker's Hill—General Howe
The Memory of his Brother—Death of Warren—
Perfidiousness of Fortune and Fame—
Washington at Mount Vernon—called to the
chief Command—Formation of the Columbian
Camp at Cambridge—Natural, moral, or political
History of the several States—Their com-
manding Officers—Siege of Boston—Its Suffer-