Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-03-27 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1730.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 27, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
Freight Wanted.
FOR BREMEN. The Hamburg Brig HENRIETTA, Peter P. Schmidt, Master, NOW lying at Joffe and R. Wall's wharf...
FOR NEW-YORK. The Ship SARAH, Captain COOPER. BRILLIANT will be taken on very low terms, if offered immediately.
FOR NEW-YORK. The fine new, fast sailing Schooner CONCORD, Stephen Cahoon, master; WILL take freight on very moderate terms...
FOR SALE. THE SLOOP HARRIOT, NOW lying at Ruffel's Wharf—Burthen 77 tons—three years old, built of the best materials...
FOR Boston. The Ship COMMERCE, Richard Waifcoat, Master. To sail in a few days. Any freight that may offer, will be taken on very moderate terms...
FOR SALE. THE BRIG West Indian, Philadelphia built, live oak and cedar, in copper, sheathed and bolted, 3 years old...
For Hamburg. THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, John Fleming, Master. Having great part of her cargo engaged—For freight apply to Jesse & Robert Waln.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf—HAVE FOR SALE, 38 hds. of Jamaica Rum...
And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt Coals.
PAINTS. Spanish Brown, Venetian Red, Purple Brown, Patent White, White Lead, Red Lead, Colcothar vitriol...
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. A L S O, Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co.
Pragers & Co. No. 131, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madera, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine.
This Day will be Landed,
At Morris's wharf, just above the Drawbridge, from board the brig Eliza, capt. Vaughan, from Malaga—Fresh Fruits, Wine and Brandy.
PETER KUHN. The above Brig for sale if immediately applied for; she is a remarkable fine fast sailing vessel...
FOR SALE, or Charter. The remarkable fast sailing SHIP SPY, sheathed with best patent Copper, having been a Packet of the English East-India Company...
WHO HAS FOR SALE? A cargo of Salt, a quantity of Sail Canvass and Gin in pipes.
At a Meeting of the President and Managers of the DELAWARE and SCHUYLKILL CANAL COMPANY, February 17th, 1798, Resolved, That ten dollars on each share of Stock be called for...
Red Clover Seed of the best quality. MADEIRA WINE, Old, and fit for immediate use, in pipes, half pipes and Quarter casks.
Teneriffe Wine, And, Window Glass—all of which will be sold on very reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock Street.
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, Jun. and Co. expires this day...
LANDING, From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut Street, A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE—Gurrabs, Mammadies, Batfas, Sambras, etc.
British Dry Goods, A L S O, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum. February 19.
Alex. J. Miller & James Davis, Having entered into partnership under the firm of Alexander J. Miller & Co. INFORM their friends in town and country, that they have opened a Wholesale Dry Good Store...
The Commissioners, PETER LOHRA, Secretary. Commissioners Office, No. 100, Mulberry-street, May 1798, 1797.
THESE Printers in the several States who published the above advertisement left Springs, are requested to republish this month, and send their accounts to P. L.
LANDING
From on board the Schooner RANGER, from JACQUEMIL, 230 Bags, containing 30,000 wt. Coffee, For Sale by SAMUEL HAYS, No. 127 Chestnut-street.
JUST RECEIVED, FROM FORT-AU-PRINCE, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 110 hds. Coffee.
Landing from on board the ship Tennesse, capt. Smith, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 325 pieces Quadruples Silefias.
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.
SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Counting House, Crooked-billet wharf, Bohemia, Souchong, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial TEAS.
China Ware, assorted, black and coloured Lute-strings and Sartins, Nankens, Caffas, large garden and common Fans, fatin and lute-strung Umbrellas, whale-bone sticks. They have also For Sale, Ell wide Perfumes, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar & boxes. March 8.
To-morrow will be Landed, From on board the brig Benjamin Franklin, capt. Jones, from Bordeaux, Claret of superior quality, viz. MEDOC of the vintages of 1790 and 1791, LATOUR in cases.
WHITE WINE, of the vintage of 1790 FOR SALE BY PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. March 7.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Baftas, of various qualities and prices, Coffas, Penjum Cloths, etc.
200 tons SUGAR, 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis. The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-streets.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON BENGAL SUGAR, in bags and boxes. Jamaica, St. Vincents, and Bengal Rum. 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27.
Landing, From on board the Snow Maria, from Copenhagen, A few Tons Russia Clean Hemp, 300 pieces Ravens Duck, 250 pieces Russia Sheeting, 200 bales Russia Duck, and A quantity of Sweden Iron. For Sale by JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. Who have on Hand, 1st and 2d proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 4th proof Spanish ditto, New-England Rum, London Particular Madeira Wine in Pipes and quarter Casks.
London Market Old Claret in Casks, 24 hds. Coffee just arrived, Best Boston Beef in barrels, Mackerel in do., Halifax Salmon in do., A small Invoice of Rhode-Island Chees, Spermaceti Oil, Tanners ditto, No. 1, 2, 3, Boston Salt Duck, Russia Cordage, and An Invoice of Dutch Hollow Glass Ware. March 2.
Hyson and Young Hyson Tea, A few casks of excellent quality, for sale, corner of Second and Pine Streets. Dec 26—cott
COPPER.
4,000 lbs. of Sheathing Copper, and a small assortment of strong Copper, in sheets and bottoms, suitable for ships, brewing and other purposes from 200 to 2000 gallons, together with an assortment of Copper ware, consisting of stills from 30 to 300 gallons, Hatter's plank and bars, Fish Kettles, Pease-pans, Saccapans, Copper Cisterns, Stoves, copper Pumps, and Binnacle Lamps, and a variety of other articles—For Sale by JAMES M'CAULEY, At his Copper Warehouse, No. 89, South Front-street, March 26.
A Bargain, A quantity of Window Glass FOR SALE, of different sizes, at a very large discount from the sterling cost. If this Glass is not disposed of before the 5th of April, it will be shipped from this port. For terms apply to No. 39, South Third-street. March 26.
A PERSON who has had a liberal education, and master of the French and English languages, would engage as a tutor in a general family where there should be one or two boys, provided it is not in this city. He would have no objection to travelling, and is capable of undertaking the superintendence of a farm. A note directed to L. at this office will be attended to. N. B. Wages is no object—gentle and friendly treatment is the only thing looked for. March 26.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF WELLS & MORRIS, HAVING expired on the 11th February last, all persons having demands against the said Partnership, are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement; and those indebted to the same, to make immediate payment to the said Partner. GIDEON H. WELLS. N. B. The business will be carried on as heretofore, by the subscriber, at his Store, No. 135, Market-street. March 24.
NOTICE, THREE Certificates of Six Per Cent. Deferred Debt of the United States of the following description, viz—No. 10033, 10034, and 10035, for 5000 dollars each, dated 8th May, 1797, and standing on the books of the Treasury of the United States, in the name of Benjamin Waddington, of Lanover House, near Bergavenny in England, Efq. have been lost by the capture of the ship Bacchus, from hence to London, in June last. Thus, therefore, notifies those whom it may concern, that application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for a renewal of the same. Waddington & Harwood. March 22.
Twenty Dollars Reward. THE Store occupied on account of the United States, back of No. 21, North Water-street, was on the night of the 19th instant (March) broken open, and the following articles stolen, and taken therefrom: Nine pieces Stroud, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Quantity, Description. Rows: 2374 20 3/4 yds. Blue Stroud single cord; 2378 20 3/4 yds. ditto; 2379 20 3/4 yds. ditto; 2380 20 3/4 yds. ditto; 2381 20 3/4 yds. ditto; 2382 20 3/4 yds. ditto; 2383 20 3/4 yds. ditto; 2384 20 3/4 yds. ditto; 2385 20 3/4 yds. ditto. Note: Two cord.
The above reward is offered, for the discovery of the perpetrators of this robbery, so that they be apprehended, and made amenable to justice; further reward will be paid, for the recovery of any part of the goods stolen, on delivery of the same to JOHN HARRIS, Keeper Military Stores. March 21.
Escapes. BROKE the Prison of Cumberland county, in New-Jersey, and made their escape, between 1 and 2 o'clock, this morning, two Men, who were convicted of stealing—one of them calls himself James Legg, the other Edward Hambleton—Legg is a grey-headed Man, about 50 years old, 5 feet 8 inches high, thick set, with a remarkable large head; Hambleton is about 26 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, black hair. Left the prison in company with the above described thief, a small Man, who calls himself Matthew Morrison, about 24 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, light hair, fair complexion, smiles when talking, is a wheel-wright by trade—Whoever will secure the thieves in any Gaol in New-Jersey or Pennsylvania, shall be entitled to receive Ten Dollars for the old one, Fifteen for the young one, and Twenty for Matthew Morrison. GEORGE BURGIN, Sheriff. Bridgetown, March 13.
For Sale, BY ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT, No. 41, North Water Street, London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks, 4 years old and fit for immediate use. Inferior do. A few bales Alliband Coffea, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Sail Canvass, No. 1, to 0, A few bags of Juniper Berries, A parcel of Seal Leather, and A few boxes of China. March 3.
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut-Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 6d, Flooring Brads, Spriggs, saddle and card Tacks, Oakum and shipped Logwood, Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread, Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables, tomb and head stones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, slabs, facia, window heads, tiles, c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26.
FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut Street, REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and associates therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives. December 20.
For Sale by the Subscriber, Forty-nine bales of Mullins, being the remains of the ship India's last cargo from Calcutta, and will be sold low, 7 Boxes of Umbrellas, 25 Pipes of finest particular Madeira wine, of the vintage of 1795. Mordacq Lewis. February 19.
Molasses at Auction.
On WEDNESDAY NEXT the 28th inst. at 11 o'clock in the morning, at Wilcock's Wharf, Will be sold by Public Auction, FOR CASH, Forty Hogheads of Molasses, OF A GOOD QUALITY. Footman & Co. Auctioneers, March 23.
On Tuesday, the 10th day of April next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern, Second Street, in the City of Philadelphia, WILL be exposed to public sale, seventeen tracts or parcels of land situated in Point township in the county of Northumberland, and containing in the whole six thousand seven hundred and sixty-four acres and three quarters, with the usual allowance for roads. Terms of sale, 1. of the purchase money on the execution of the deed, 1.7 in three months, and 1.3 in six months, in good notes or other approved security. CONNELLY & Co. Auct. March 9.
AT LAST. This Day is Published, by WILLIAM COBBETT, OPPOSITE CHURCH CHURCH, The Democratic Judge, OR THE EQUAL LIBERTY OF THE PRESS, As exhibited, explained and exposed, in the prosecution of WILLIAM M. COBBETT, FOR A FREQUENTED LIBEL AGAINST The King of Spain and his Ambassador, before THOMAS S. KEAN, Chief Justice of the State of Pennsylvania. By Peter Porcupine.
THE subscriber informs those to whom he is indebted, that a person will attend every day, Sundays excepted, until the 1st of April next, from the hours of 10 o'clock in the morning till 1 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house formerly occupied by him at Chestnut-street, for the purpose of showing all books, papers and letters regarding his said commercial transactions to such of his creditors as may think proper to attend and examine them. JAMES GREENLEAF, colt A. March 1.
To be Let, A three story brick House, With Stables, and a Garden containing nearly one acre of choice ground, several Summer Houses, Fruit Trees, &c. on Race, and second street from Schuylkill—the whole in good condition, and the situation high, airy and excellent for a place of public entertainment. An adjoining Lot, 40 feet front and 110 deep, is also to let. For terms apply to the subscriber, at No. 39, Pine Street. WM. CURRIE, welf. March 21.
Ran away from the subscriber, on the 14th inst. two indentured Irish Servant Men; Thomas McGuire, about 25 years of age and 5 feet 8 inches high, robust, stout, and well made, short black hair, remarkable for a fear on one of his temples; he is a forward, deceitful, vicious, and unprincipled fellow, and decoyed from my service Jeffry Corbett, about the same age and height, but of a milder disposition, and a more slender make, short brown hair; their working apparatus was blue cloth over jackets, lined with coarse brown linen, check and brown linen shirts, grey yarn stockings, mixed twilled grey cloth trousers, and russet leather shoes; they have a close relationship which together gives them the appearance of fearfaring men, but have been brought up to the armstrong business; no doubt will have forged passes, and change their names and apparel as convenient, and have taken the post road to Philadelphia, I purchased them the last fall of capt. Rellim, in Baltimore. I will give Fifty Dollars for securing them so that I get them, and will pay all reasonable charges if brought home, or if separated, Thirty Dollars for Thomas, and Twenty for Jeffry. ARTHUR BRYAN, Head of Wye, Talbot County—March 7. March 14.
Law Book Store, No. 319, High-street, GEORGE DAVIS, IMPRESSED with the favors shown him in his efforts to establish a store for the sale of Law Books only, begs leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Bar generally throughout the United States, that in addition to his collection now on hand, which he supposes to be more extensive, than in the possession of any one person for sale in America, he expects daily very large supplies from London & Dublin, particularly from the latter place, having chiefly confined his importations to those editions, as being in his opinion equally correct with the London copies, and well known to be infinitely lower charged. G. D. limiting himself, solely to the sale of Law Books, it will appear obvious to professional gentlemen the great advantages they have in purchasing from him, both as to selection and price, of which the encouragement he has received for several years past, is the best testimony he can offer. March 20.

C O N G R E S S. H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S. D E B A T E O N S L A V E R Y.
Friday, March 23.
The house being in a committee of the whole on the bill for the amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia, and for providing a temporary Government in the Mississippi Territory:
M R. THATCHER rose, and said he would make a motion touching the rights of man, by moving to strike out the excepting clause in the 3d section of the bill—[It appears that in the ordinance establishing a government in the North-western Territory, Slavery is expressly forbidden, and this section of the bill directs that a government similar in all respects to that established in the North-western Territory shall be established in the Mississippi Territory, except that Slavery shall not be forbidden.]
Mr. HARPER did not believe his friend's motion would be a proper mode of asserting the rights of man. In the North-western Territory the regulation forbidding Slavery was a very proper one, as the people inhabiting that part of the country were from parts where Slavery did not prevail, and they had accustomed themselves to it; but in the Mississippi Territory it would be very improper to make such a regulation, as that species of property already exists, and persons emigrating from the Southern States, would carry with them property of this kind. To agree to such a proposition would, therefore, be a decree of banishment to all the persons settled there, and of exclusion to all those intending to go there. He believed it could not, therefore, be carried into effect, as it struck at the habits and customs of the people.
Mr. VARNUM did not know that the gentleman from S. Carolina wished to promote the rights of man. His observations showed, at least, that he did not wish to support the rights of all men; for where there was a disposition to retain a part of our species in Slavery, there could not be a proper respect for the rights of mankind. It was true that this kind of property is held in the Southern States—because they cannot, consistent with the safety of the people of those States, liberate them, on account of their very great numbers. But they considered it as a great burden to be obliged to hold them. He hoped, therefore, Congress would have so much respect for the rights of humanity, as not to legalize the existence of Slavery, any farther than at present exists. He believed the gentleman from S. Carolina was mistaken, in saying that such a regulation would oblige all the inhabitants settled in this territory to remove. The provision need only extend to the forbidding of slaves being taken there.—What, said he, is the situation of the North-western Territory at this time? Land there is worth more than in some of the old settled States; and he believed this high price of land, and prosperous condition of the country, was entirely owing to the absence of Slavery. And if the Southern States could get clear of their slaves, the price of their land would immediately double. At any rate, he hoped the United States would prevent an increase of this calamity; for he looked upon the practice of holding Blacks in Slavery, in this country, to be equally criminal with that of the Algerines carrying our citizens into Slavery.
Mr. RUTLEDGE wished the gentleman from Massachusetts would withdraw his motion, not from any apprehension he had that it would obtain; but he hoped he would not indulge himself and others in uttering philippics against a practice with which his and their philosophy is at war. He submitted to the gentleman's candour whether it was proper, on every occasion, to do this—to bring forward the Southern States in an odious light, or to give his neighbour and colleague an opportunity of bringing them forward, and comparing them with Algerines! He thought propriety and decency toward other members required that such language should be checked. He believed, if his friend from Massachusetts had recollected, that the most angry debate which had taken place during this session was occasioned by a motion on this subject, he would not have brought forward the present question. One gentleman says, you call these men property ; another, you hold these men in chains ; a third, you violate the rights of man! And are not these men property? Do not the people in this territory hold them as such? Did they not hold them under the Spanish government? And must we thus address these people? "We have made a treaty which puts you under the mild government of the United States; but we must take from you your property; or rather, we must set your blacks at liberty to cut your throats. The rights of man was the watch-word of the day, and Congress have determined that you shall not possess this property. They cannot, as yet, do Slavery away altogether—the day is not yet arrived; but they have determined it shall not exist in the Mississippi Territory."
These, said Mr. R., are not mere speculative opinions. They lead to more mischief than gentlemen are aware of; and he trusted if the gentleman from Massachusetts could be convinced that the discussion of such questions as the present did much mischief in certain parts of the Union, he would not bring them forward. He hoped he would withdraw the present motion.
Mr. GORDON thought, when the gentleman from Massachusetts recollected, that by the establishment of this government, the United States do not establish their exclusive right to this territory, he would consent to withdraw his amendment, as that went to say that we had the absolute right of jurisdiction, and were determined to exercise it; and in making a difference betwixt the ground on which property was held there from that on which it was held in Georgia, they would militate against the 5th section of the bill.
Mr. OTIS hoped his colleague would not withdraw his motion; and the reason why he wished this was, that an opportunity might be given to gentlemen who came from the same part of the Union with him, to manifest that it is not their disposition to interfere with the Southern States, as to the species of property in question. With respect to the existence of Slavery, the House had often heard gentlemen, who are owners of slaves, declare that it is not their fortune, but their misfortune that they possess them, but who still keep them, and claim the right of managing them as they think proper. He thought it was not the business of those who had nothing to do with that kind of property to interfere with that right; and he really wished that gentlemen who held slaves might not be deprived of the means of keeping them in order.
If the amendment prevailed, it would declare that no Slavery should exist in the Natchez country. This would not only be a sentence of banishment, but of war. An immediate insurrection would probably take place, and the inhabitants would not be suffered to remain in peace, but be massacred on the spot.
By permitting Slavery in this district of country, the number of slaves would not be increased—as if emigrants from South Carolina or Georgia were to remove it, in this country, they would take their slaves with them; and he could see nothing in this which could affect the philanthropy of his friend. The North-western Territory is inhabited by a description of persons who have not been accustomed to hold slaves, and therefore the restriction is agreeable to them; but the territory in question will be settled by people from the Southern States, who cannot cultivate the ground without slaves. He hoped, however, the motion would be persisted in, and negatived by a large majority.
Mr. D. FOSTER hoped, if the motion was not withdrawn, that a long debate might not be had upon it.
Mr. THATCHER said he should not withdraw his motion, and the more it was opposed, believing his cause, to be good, the more obstinate he should be in its support.
Mr. GILES wished to suggest a single idea. The present motion was brought forward from the avowed motive of furthering the rights of man. He did not know whether the tendency of it was calculated to ameliorate the condition of the class of men alluded to; he believed not. On the contrary, it was his opinion, that if the slaves in the Southern States were permitted to go into this western country, by lessening the number in those states, and spreading them over a large surface of country, there would be a greater probability of ameliorating their condition, which could never be done whilst they were crowded together as they now are in the Southern States.
Mr. HARTLEY said, he had himself intended to have brought forward an amendment similar to the present; but on enquiry, he found so many difficulties in the way, that he was obliged to abandon it. He found it would interfere with, and be a serious attack upon the property of that country. He was sorry it was not in the power of Congress to gratify the wishes of philanthropists in this respect, by doing away Slavery altogether; but this could not be done at present, and as he believed the present amendment, if carried, would be attended with bad effects, he should vote against it.
Mr. GALLATIN. If he saw any of the great inconveniences which were foreseen as likely to arise from this amendment, he should certainly vote against it. He should be extremely averse to the adoption of any principle, which should either directly or indirectly lead to the production of any commotion or insurrection in any state where there is a great number of slaves. He did not see in any such effect could be produced by the present motion; for, notwithstanding what had fallen from the gentleman from S. Carolina, it did not appear to him how a regulation with respect to another territory, can affect the peace, tranquility, or property of any other state. How the forbidding of Slavery in the Mississippi Territory, could produce a worse effect than the same regulation in the North-western territory, or in Pennsylvania, or in several other states? The amendment, therefore, could not be opposed on that ground; it must be upon some other. Ought it to be rejected on the ground of jurisdiction? Certainly not. The United States intend to exercise jurisdiction over that territory, and was there any more reason for excepting this jurisdiction than any other? If we establish this government, we expect it to be permanent; and if we believe it is not conducive to the happiness of any people, but the contrary, to legalize Slavery, when we are about to form a constitution for a territory, its establishment ought to be prevented. But, if this amendment is rejected, we establish Slavery for the country, not only during its temporary government, but for all the time it is a state; for, by the constant admission of slaves, the number will increase to a certain degree, and when the territory shall become a state, the interest of the holders will be such as to procure a constitution which shall admit of Slavery, and it will be thereby made permanent. Having determined Slavery was bad policy for the North-western territory, he saw no reason for a contrary determination with respect to this territory.
There was, then, only one solitary objection to the amendment; and that might easily be obviated. It was with respect to the situation of people already settled there who are possessed of slaves. It would be extremely impolitic and unjust to declare by ordinance that the people settled there, either under the British, Spanish, or Georgia governments, should be deprived of this kind of property; and if this was the effect of the amendment, he would vote against it. Such a regulation would be attended with the worst of consequences; but other words may be easily introduced to guarantee the property of the persons already settled there.
By the laws of the different states, Mr. G. said, the importation of slaves is forbidden; but if this amendment does not obtain, he knew not how slaves could be prevented from being introduced by way of New Orleans, by persons who are not citizens of the United States. He hoped, therefore, the amendment would be agreed to.
Mr. NICHOLAS believed it not only to be the interest of the Southern States, but of the United States, that this motion should be rejected. They were to legislate for the whole of the Union, and ought to consult the happiness of the whole. It was not for them to attempt to make a particular spot of country more happy than all the rest. It was a misfortune to the Southern States to be overwhelmed with this kind of property, he asked if it would not be a select service, not only to them, but to the whole Union, to open this western country, and by that means spread the blacks over a large space, so that in time, it might be safe to carry into effect the plan which certain philanthropists have so much at heart, and to which he had no objection, if it could be effected, viz. the emancipation of this class of men. And when this country shall become sufficiently populous to become a state, and the legislature wishes to discountenance Slavery, the increase of slaves may be prevented, and such means taken to get rid of Slavery altogether, perhaps in conjunction with other parts of the United States, who by that time may be in such a situation as to admit of it, as shall appear prudent and proper.
Mr. THATCHER was of opinion directly opposite to the gentleman just far down. Indeed they seldom did agree in sentiment: today they differed very widely. He believed the true interest and happiness of the United States would be promoted by agreeing to this amendment; because its tendency was to prevent the increase of an evil which was acknowledged by the very gentlemen themselves who are owners of slaves. Indeed the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Nicholas) had frequently declared in that House, that Slavery was an evil of great magnitude. In this respect they agreed in opinion; for he considered the existence of Slavery in the United States, as the greatest of evils—an evil in direct hostility to the principles of our government; and he believed the government had a right to take all due measures to diminish and destroy the evil,
although, in doing it, they might injure the property of some individuals; for he never could be brought to believe that an individual can have a right in any thing which goes to the destruction of our government, viz. that he can have a right in a wrong . A property in slaves is founded in wrong , and never can be right . He believed government must of necessity put a stop to this evil, and the sooner they entered upon the business, the better.
Mr. T. said, he honestly confessed, he did not like to hear much said in that House about the rights of man ; because, of late, there had been much quackery as to these rights. But because these rights have been abused, it did not follow that man has no rights. Where legislators are freely chosen by the people, and frequently renewed; where a law cannot be passed without affording the interests of the persons who pass it, these rights cannot greatly be abused; but, when we take it upon us to legislate for men against their will, it is proper enough to say something about the rights of man, and to remind others, who are frequently heard speaking of these rights, that by nature these enslaved men are entitled to rights; and on that account it was, when he made this motion, that he said he would make a motion touching the rights of man.
The reasons offered against the amendment by the gentleman from Virginia, were a little singular. He contended that certain states were overflowing with slaves, and if not colonized, by opening this wide tract of country to them, they would not be able to keep or manage them. He himself always thought that colonizing these people tended to increase the race, far beyond what it would be when penned closely together.
Mr. GILES explained, by saying, that he had said nothing about decreasing the number of blacks, but of spreading them over a larger surface of country.
Mr. T. said, he understood the gentleman's argument perfectly, though he did not seem to understand it himself. The gentleman wished to take the blacks away from places where they are huddled up together, and spread them over this territory; they wished to get rid of them, and to plague others with them. But they had them, and if they determined to keep them, he wished only they should be plagued with them.
We are, said Mr. T., about to establish a government for a new country. Ours originated upon, and was founded on the rights of man, upon which ground we mean to protect it, and could there be any propriety in emanating a government from ours, in which Slavery is not only tolerated, but sanctioned by law? Certainly not.
It was used as an argument against this amendment, that this territory would be peopled by emigrants from the Southern States, who cannot work for themselves; and on that account they must have slaves to work for them. If this be true, it makes the people of the Southern States only fit for superintendents . The language of this is, that these people cannot subsist , except they have slaves to work for them.
For the reasons he had stated, he hoped the amendment would be agreed to; but if gentlemen thought those who at present hold slaves in the territory should be protected in them, he should not be opposed to their holding them for a limited period.
The question was put and negatived, there being only 12 votes in its favour.
Monday, March 26.
The SPEAKER laid before the house a communication from the General Post Office, containing a statement of the compensations allowed to deputy post masters for the year past, which was referred to the committee on post offices and post roads.
He also laid before the house a communication from the Treasury Department, including an account of the receipts and expenditures of the United States for the year 1796, five hundred copies of which the communication stated would be deposited with the Clerk of the House.—Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. BAER presented the petition of Lawrence Averhard, a sergeant in the horse, during the war, praying for compensation;
Mr. GORDON also presented the petition of Preferred Clapp, for compensation for services, during the war;
Both of which were referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. BROOKS presented the Memorial of the New York Chamber of Commerce, stating that the present critical and inauspicious state of this country had excited general concern, which concern had been much increased by the late official communication from the President of the United States; that this state of things called for the best measures of defence which could be taken; that the present defenceless state of the harbour of New York is such as to invite hostility, and that a place of such consequence to the Union ought to be put into a strong posture of defence; they, therefore, pray that their fortifications may be completed, and furnished with artillery and military stores.—Referred to the committee for the protection of commerce and defence of the country.
Mr. KITTEL presented a petition from inhabitants of the county of Huntingdon, in this state, stating, that they viewed with concern a defect in the laws of the United States, which suffered persons employed by the United States, after they were discharged from office, to publish with impunity the secrets of Government, and praying that measures may be adopted to prevent this evil in future.—Referred to a select committee of three members. This reference was carried 39 to 37.
Mr. D. FOSTER, from the committee of claims, to whom was referred a motion to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the acts for the relief of Invalid Pensioners, made a report on the subject, containing a variety of reasons to shew, that on the ground of justice and policy, it is not expedient to make any alterations in the existing laws on that subject. The report was committed.
Mr. SEWALL, from the committee on commerce and protection, to whom was referred his message of the President of the United States relative to the depredations committed upon a vessel in the harbour of Charleston, reported that there could be no doubt of the facts being as stated, and that it was another instance to prove the necessity of taking measures for the protection of our coast. They, therefore, report a resolution authorizing the President to build and equip gallies , or floating batteries, for that purpose; which was referred to the committee of the whole on the state of the Union.
The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for an amicable settlement of limits with the State of Georgia; when, after striking out the words claiming under it , in the 5th section, and adding two new sections, the committee rose, the House concurred in the amendments, and the bill was ordered to be read a third time to-morrow.
One of the sections was moved by Mr. Milledge, and was in the following words: "That from and after the establishment of the
whole on the state of the union would be withdrawn, until this business was gone through; afterwards, he should be one of the last persons to object to it. Indeed, he rejoiced to find that gentlemen now felt that anxiety on account of the situation of this country, which every good citizen could not help feeling.
Mr. J. PARKER hoped the military appropriations could be proceeded with, otherwise it would be impossible to comply with that law which says the pay of the army shall never be two months in arrears. Nobody would be more ready than he to go into a committee of the whole on the state of the union; he hoped the house might do this to-morrow.
Mr. MACON concurred in opinion with the gentleman just far down.
Mr. GILES had no particular objection to the business lying over till to-morrow. But when the President sent his message, it was to be expected some notice would be taken of it. From the best judgment he could give it, it involved the question of peace or war to this country; and he thought gentlemen must be prepared to say which of the two states they wished. With respect to the congratulations of gentlemen that others seemed now sensible of the perilous situation of our country. He confessed his fears had long been awakened in this respect; all he believed were impressed with the critical situation in which we stand, but there is a difference of opinion as to the means of extricating ourselves. He had always been in favour of every necessary measure for the defence of the country; but opposed to all extravagant measures. He should still act in the same way.
The other motions being withdrawn, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the Committee of Ways and Means on the appropriations necessary for the Military Establishment, for the present year; when the blanks were filled with the sums estimated to be necessary by the Secretary of War, until the article of subsistence came under consideration; when
Mr. GALLATIN moved to strike out 25 cents per ration, for the purpose of inserting 20 cents, which was the price charged last year, and provisions were rather fallen than risen in price. Indeed, it was observable, that the rations had every year been advanced a few cents; in 1795, they were charged only 15 cents; last year 20 cents, and now 25.
Mr. HARPER believed 25 cents might be got at 20 cents; but it was necessary for the contractors to deposit six months provisions in advance in the different posts, which occasioned a considerable expense; and besides this, it was customary for friendly Indians to visit all the posts, and whenever they did so, it was necessary to entertain them. He supposed the additional five cents were to make up for these two circumstances. It would remain with the committee whether they would allow the additional five cents, or hereafter make good deficiencies, as they found it necessary to do for last year.
Mr. GALLATIN said, that there would be no need to take into account the six months advance of provisions, as that was included in the deficiencies which were now to be provided for; and if a greater number of rations was wanted, it should be so expressed, and not add to the price of the rations. And if rations were to be provided for the Indians, they ought to be put under a distinct head, and not under the head of subsistence for the officers of the army. In 1797, indeed, there was under the head of the Indian Department, 100,000 rations at 20 cents, which was the proper way of placing the business. If rations could be got at 20 cents, and they were charged 25, the overplus would not go to the purposes which had been mentioned; but the officers, who received money, instead of rations, would receive 25 cents, instead of 20.
Mr. HARPER concurred to the price being fixed at 20 cents, and after a few observations from Mr. J. WILLIAMS in favour of 20 cents, and of having the allowance for the Indians mentioned separately, the motion was put and carried.
It was proposed to appropriate 3,000 dollars for three additional temporary agents, to trade with the Indians.
Mr. GALLATIN moved to strike out this article. He thought there was as many agents already as were useful; besides the law confined the expense in this respect to 15,000 dollars, so that if these additional agents were to be provided, it must be by a supplemental law.
Mr. HARPER said, whether two additional agents are necessary or not, is mere matter of opinion, and he was inclined to take the opinion of the President and Secretary of War, before that of the gentleman from Pennsylvania. Mr. H. insisted upon the President's right to appoint more agents, if he thought them necessary.
The motion to strike out was carried 34 to 29.
Mr. HARPER moved an additional item of 100,000 rations at 20 cents, under the head of the Indian department, for the use of the Indians who visit the posts, which was negatived 28 to 27.
The item of 169,000 dollars for cannon and arms, was agreed to be omitted, and considered in the bill which relates to the purchasing of foundries.
Mr. HARPER then proposed two additional items to make good the deficiencies of last year, which were agreed to in blank.
The committee then rose; and the house took up the amendments reported by the committee. All were agreed to until the Quarter Master's Department came under consideration, when
Mr. GALLATIN moved to strike out 200,000 dollars, for the purpose of inserting 150,000. A great part of this expense, he said, was incurred in transporting our troops from one place to another, and now they were stationed, he thought the sum he had mentioned would be very ample. Indeed, he should not have been in favour of so large a sum, only that some vessels would be necessary to be built on the Lakes.
Mr. HARPER said, this appropriation was included last year along with the Indian Department, Defensive Protection, Bounties, &c. for which 300,000 dollars were appropriated, and they found there was a deficiency of 50,000 dollars. He could not say under what head this deficiency arose, but it was chiefly under that of Quarter Master's Department. As the estimate was 200,000 dollars, he hoped that sum would be agreed to, as the Secretary of War was more likely to know what was necessary than any gentleman in that house could be.
Mr. GALLATIN contended, that on a comparison with the expenses of former years, the sum he proposed, was quite large enough. The deficiency of last year of 50,000 dollars, which the gentleman had mentioned, ought not to have taken place. The Secretary of War was not justified in expanding more in these contingencies than was appropriated (except in case of necessity) otherwise the Secretary of War, and not Congress regulated the expenditure of money. It would be necessary to enquire into this business, and except some pressing necessity could be shewn for going beyond the appropriation, he

should consider the Secretary of War as highly blamable for having done so, as the appropriation is the only check which the legislature has over these contingent expenses.
Mr. J. Williams agreed with the gentleman from Pennsylvania that the expenses of the quarter master's department ought not to be so large now as they were heretofore; but he thought these objections ought to have been made in the committee on the whole; and if there existed doubts as to the propriety of the accounts in this business, the report had better be re-committed until they were examined, as the two gentlemen of the committee of ways and means seemed to differ so widely.
It being past the usual hour of adjournment, a motion was made to adjourn, and carried, to the question on this point was not taken. Adjourned.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED. Ship America, Jacobs, Madras & Tran- quebar 152 Brig William, Lunt Newburyport 8 Sloop Mary, Gamble Savannah 23 CLEARED. Ship John, M'Neil Surinam Aurora, Suter Jeremie Snow William, Lord Edenton & Lisbon Brig Eagle, Shields Laguira Schr. Neptune, Waters Aux-Cayes Little Will, Watson New Orleans Polly, Tice Alexandria Sloop Eagle, Eagle Norfolk Harlequin, Broad New York
The brig Franklin, Morris, of Wilmington, Delaware—brig Sally, Hampton, of this port, both from New York to St. Bartholomews, and the sloop Sally, Stotesbury from hence to St. Thomas, are taken by the French, and carried into St. Martins.
New York, March 26.
ARRIVED. Schr. Huntress, Fitch, Savannah do. Clarissa, do. do. Antelope, M'Dowell, Norfolk Sloc. Dove, Combs, St. Bartholomews 20 Camilla, Clark, Norfolk Rambler, Sturges, Georgetown Brig Commerce, Delancey, N. Bedford Mary, Hickman, St. Thomas Sher. Fame, do. Richmond Mary, Robinson, Norfolk Sloop Rache, Beckley, Gonaves Nancy, D. Smith, Georgetown By the fl. on Dove, capt. M'Combs, 20 days from St. Martin's. Vessels carried in there by the French.
Brigs Anthony, of and from New York; Franklin, of Wilmington from New York; Vulture, of and from Salem—for trial. Sally, of and from Norfolk: cleared. And a sloop from Philadelphia, condemned. Baltimore, March 22.
Yesterday arrived Schooner Experiment, capt. Knapp, — days from the Havana: to captain James Stewart's marine list, the following list of vessels was sent by his correspondent in the Havana.
List of American vessels lying at the port of Havana, February 7, 1798. Ship George & Patty Washington, Stockton, Baltimore Flora, Allen, Providence, R. I. Rebecca, Tiers, do. Hope, Corrie, do. Edward, Bowler, do. George, William Smith, do. Diana, Duplex, New-York Citizen, Hubbell, do. Planter, Hudson, Charleston Harry, Armstrong, Philadelphia Portsmouth, Monck, do. Abigail, Wood, Rhode-Iland Hope, Howland, do. Barque Essel, Henderson, Salem Galen, Mack, do. Snow Dove, Munro, Bristol, R. I. Sally, Snell, do. —, Maybury, Newport, R. I. Brig Enterprize, Mallony, New York Aurora, Reynolds, do. Little George, Griffiths, do. Dispatch, Henshaw, do. Harriot, Edwards, Baltimore Orion, —, Digby, R. I. Bristol, Smith, Bristol, R. I. Storack, Bradford, do. Harmony, Clark, Charleston Hannah, Peywood, do. Fame, Howard, do. Lavinia, Stone, Newburyport Enterprize, Hofmer, Salem Hind, Fairfield, do. Columbia, Edden, Warren, R. I. Clinton, Champlin, do. Eliza, Champlin, do. —, Brown, Newport, R. I. Peggy, Small, Boston Polly, Barry, do. —, Homer, do. Schr. Flying-Squirrel, Bush, Norfolk Hunter, Kirby, Baltimore Lydia, Fearson, do. Olive, Sheffield, Brookhaven Vengeance, Thomas, New-York Harriot, Roberts, Charleston Blackney, Norris, Bristol, R. I. Neptune, Potts, Rhode-Iland Polly, Shillaber, Salem Jo, Thompson, Boston Sloop Harriot, Carr, Warren, R. I. Harwich Packet, Driggs, Barnstable Sally, Anthony, Providence, R. I. Friendship, Briggs, E. Greenwich, do. Mr. Stewart, may correctly enter on his marine list, the above vessels, which are not one half the number—I shall send you all the arrivals after this date by the next conveyance.
GINSENG, SAMUEL HOWELL, NO. 54, CHESNUT STREET. Wants to purchase good GINSENG, gathered in season, and clear of damage—for which a generous price will be given if delivered any time before the 15th of April. March 21
TO RENT, A good three story House, TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen in Front, near South-Street.—Enquire of the Printer. March 3—34w3w
BY THE President of the United States of America, A PROCLAMATION.
As the safety and prosperity of nations ultimately and essentially depend on the protection and the blessing of Almighty God; and the national acknowledgment of this truth is not only an indispensable duty which the people owe to him, but a duty whose natural influence is favorable to the promotion of that Morality and Piety, without which social Happiness cannot exist nor the Blessings of a Free Government be enjoyed; and as this Duty, at all times incumbent, is so especially in seasons of Difficulty or of Danger, when existing or threatening Calamities, the just Judgments of God against prevalent Iniquity, are a loud call to Repentance and Reformation: And as the United States of America are, at present, placed in a hazardous and afflictive situation, by the unfriendly Disposition, Conduct and Demands of a foreign power, evinced by repeated refusals to receive our Messengers of Reconciliation and Peace, by Depredations on our Commerce, and the Infliction of Injuries on very many of our Fellow-Citizens, while engaged in their lawful business on the Seas:—Under these considerations it has appeared to me that the Duty of imploring the Mercy and Benediction of Heaven on our Country demands, at this time, a special attention from its Inhabitants.
I HAVE therefore thought fit to recommend, and I do hereby recommend, that Wednesday the Ninth Day of May next be observed throughout the United States, as a day of Solemn Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer: That the Citizens of these States, abstaining on that Day from their customary Worldly Occupations, offer their devout Addresses to the Father of Mercies, agreeably to those forms or methods which they have severally adopted as the most suitable and becoming: That all Religious Congregations do, with the deepest Humility, acknowledge before God the manifold Sins and Transgressions with which we are justly chargeable as Individuals and as a Nation; beseeching him, at the same time, of his infinite Grace, through the Redeemer of the World, freely to remit all our Offences, and to incline us, by his Holy Spirit, to that sincere Repentance and Reformation which may afford us reason to hope for his inestimable Favour and Heavenly Benediction: That it be made the subject of particular and earnest supplication, that our Country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it; that our Civil and Religious privileges may be preserved inviolate and perpetuated to the latest Generations; that our public Councils and Magistrates may be especially enlightened & directed at this critical period; that the American People may be united in those Bonds of Amity and mutual Confidence, and inspired with that Vigour and Fortitude by which they have in times past been so highly distinguished, and by which they have obtained such invaluable Advantages: That the Health of the Inhabitants of our Land may be preferred, and their Agriculture, Commerce, Fisheries, Arts, and Manufactures be blessed and prospered; that the principles of Genuine Piety and Sound Morality may influence the Minds and govern the Lives of every description of our Citizens; and that the Blessings of Peace, Freedom, and Pure Religion, may be speedily extended to all the Nations of the Earth. And finally I recommend, that on the said Day, the Duties of Humiliation and Prayer be accompanied by fervent Thanksgiving to the Bountiful Giver of every Good Gift, not only for having hitherto protected and preserved the People of these United States in the independent Enjoyment of their Religious and Civil Freedom, but also for having prospered them in a wonderful progress of Population, and for conferring on them many and great Favours conducive to the Happiness and Prosperity of a Nation.
GIVEN under my Hand and the Seal of the United States of America, at Philadelphia, this twenty third day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of the said States the twenty-second. JOHN ADAMS. By the President, TIMOTHY PICKERING Secretary of State.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, March 26. On Saturday morning came on and continued through the day, one of the most tremendous gulls from the East, ever remembered here; which has done considerable damage to the shipping in the harbor, as well as houses in the suburbs.
Several small vessels dragged their anchors and went on shore—and we are informed several uninhabited houses in the suburbs were blown down—and others had their roofs taken off.
It is reasonably conjectured that much damage is done to vessels on our coast—a schr. is said to have gone ashore on Staten Island below the Narrows.
DIED —On Saturday morning, very suddenly of the Lock Jaw, having run a nail in his foot a few days before, captain
John Stokes, of this city. Capt. Stokes was a brave soldier in the late American army, & had ever adhered to the glorious principles of the American revolution.
The last obsequies of this soldier and patriot were last evening performed in solemn military splendor, generally attended by members of the Cincinnati, Masons, and other citizens forming a more numerous procession than has been witnessed in this city for many years.
BOSTON, March 20.
A letter from Gloucester with advice of the late arrival from France, adds, the captain assures me, that previous to sailing he saw a letter from Mr. Mountsorence, who is employed on certain American affairs at Paris, stating, that the Executive Directory had, by message, applied to the Council of Five Hundred for a Decree to subject to capture all American vessels whose papers should be found with the signature of the present President of the United States.—The captain above mentioned, is a man of veracity & intelligence. The news does not surpass belief. If the French ever declare war against us it will be in some such base sneaking way, making a distinction between the government and the people. Divide and destroy is their rule. The veil of hypocrisy and cunning is easily penetrated by enlightened Americans, and they discover in an instant, the vile unmanly designs which lurk beneath.
The British still contemplate the bombardment of Cadiz. The moderate weather alone is waited for.
A report was current that the Moors and Algerines were at war.
Four or five American vessels lately at Alicante, have gone from thence to Algiers, for a convoy out of the Straights, having received the promise of such protection.—What a changeable world! Those who were recently the plunderers of our property and the enslavers of our citizens are now their protectors, against the ravages and insults of those who were then our sworn friends, and who still have treaties with us made in the name of the Holy Trinity!
Capt. Bales from the West Indies, informs of the capture of the French corvette Scipio of 26 guns: by the British frigate Lapping, of 32 guns. She was going from Point Petre to Basse-Terre, (Gua.) The English frigate got sight of her, chased her into the harbour, engaged and took her under a fort which was firing during the whole of the transaction.
Last evening arrived schr. John, Dagget, 6 days from Philadelphia. Came out of the Vineyard on Friday in company with 15 sail of vessels, among whom was captain Toby, from Carolina, one brig, and several top-sail schooners, unknown. Saw a Danish ship on shore at Cape Cod. She was bound to Philadelphia.
NORFOLK, March 17.
Extract of a letter to a respectable gentleman in this town, dated St. Bartholomews, February 6, 1798.
"Your favours of the 16th July and 12th August are now before me, and note the contents. I am now to acquaint you for your information, and others concerned, that his majesty the King of Sweden, has ordered that the brig Polly, and her cargo shall be delivered up to the French captors, so that all those concerned have an opportunity now of proceeding as they think proper. Times very dull here, and a great stagnation to trade."
BALTIMORE, March 24.
Arrived this day brig Enterprize, capt. Eddy, 25 days from Point Petre (Guadalupe) last from St. Kitts, 20 days, into which latter place he was carried, detained five days, and liberated.
By capt. E. we have received the following list of condemnations at Guadalupe—Ship Friendship, —, Baltimore Brig —, English, New-Haven Friendship, Oats, South-Carolina Fell's-Point, Creighton, Baltimore Fair American, —, Wilmington (N. C.)
Endeavor, —, New-Haven Schr. Betsey, —, Philadelphia Peggy, —, Cherry-stone And five others, names not recollected.
The brig Eleanor, of Baltimore, bound from Point-Petre to St. Thomas's, was taken by a British ship of war about the 15th ultimo. carried into Dominique and cleared; afterwards, proceeding on her voyage, was taken off Basse-Terre, by a French privateer, captain and supercargo taken on board the pirate, and the vessel sent to leeward, unknown where.
Captain Cahoon of Baltimore, in the prize schooner Columbia, bought at Point Petre, is taken by the British, carried into Dominique and libelled.
Captain Easton, of another prize schooner, bought at same place, is also taken into the same port and libelled.
CHARLESTON, March 13.
Yesterday arrived the brig Aurora, captain Woodman, from Bourdeaux—the Aurora left Bourdeaux the 22d of January, and the river the 23d, as it was expected another embargo would be laid on.
The verbal information by this vessel does not confirm prior accounts of commotions and dissensions in Paris.
The talk of invasion of England was still pursued, and vessels of all descriptions were placed in requisition for the purpose.
The report of the day in Bourdeaux was that England was declared, in a state of blockade; that Buonaparte's brother, the French minister at Rome, had been assassinated; that general Berthier had marched with his army to that city, and that the pope had fled.
Several letters of the 12th and 14th of January mention, that captain Pratt of the ship Federalist, had gone to Bayonne, to attend the trial of his ship; that from the
clearness of his papers, and the cargo being an American, they expected he would be cleared. Captain W. says that two days before he failed, accounts of her condemnation were received.
The brig Jason, West, of Salem, and Schooner —, White, of New York failed in company with the Aurora for this port. The ship Diana, —, failed for New-York the same day.
The ship Eliza, Baas, was to sail the last of January or early in February for this port.
Letters were received by the Aurora, from general Pinckney, but we have not heard their dates nor contents.
The following note was made by a gentleman who came passenger in the Aurora Verdin Roa, 22d January, 1798.
Captain Woodman, of the Aurora, and captain Welly, of the Salem, being on shore this day at Rayan, dined with captain Gave-flantam, commanding a Squadron on this station, who informed him that he had just received his order to act conformably to the principles expressed in the message of the executive directory, respecting neutral vessels.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, March 27.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston to his friend in Philadelphia, dated March 16, 1798.
"We have accounts from France, which confirm the new decree of the French, to take all neutral vessels with British goods. They have besides declared England and Ireland to be in a state of blockade (they should have added, by their own ships) and forbidden all neutrals from trading with them."
In an article published in yesterday's Gazette it was said that there is not one officer whose conduct in the late war will bear scrutiny, who is to be found among "the base hiring crew of calumniating Jacobins."
Callender, in the Aurora of this morning, has printed the above assertion, and immediately under it the following:
"Looking into Congress we find many respectable military characters opposed to the present plan of war, such as general Smith of Baltimore, colonel Parker of Virginia, gen. M'Dowell and col. Gillespie, of North Carolina. It is needlessly to multiply farther examples."
Has Callender the audacity to insinuate that either of the above gentlemen are Jacobins? Or is it "a precious confession" of his employer Bache?
A JACOBIN SECRET.
Mr. Fenno says, "it may be boldly proclaimed that not an officer of the least credit or respectability, or whose conduct during the revolutionary struggle will bear scrutiny, is now to be found among the base hiring crew of calumniating Jacobins." Jacobin Beach in reply to this, declares that he finds many, and enumerates general Smith of Baltimore, Col. Parker of Virginia, general M'Dowell of N. Carolina, and col. Gillespie.—Who ever suspected, or would have known this if it had not been blabbed out by some Jacobin? A precious confession!!!
Schuylkill permanent Bridge.
THE subscribers Commissioners appointed by an act of assembly of this Commonwealth, entitled "An act to authorize the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia," hereby give notice, that the Books are provided with the law direct; and that we will proceed to receive subscriptions for the company Stock, on the ninth day of April next, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia. The subscriptions will be received from ten o'clock in the morning till two o'clock, P.M. of that day; and the books will continue open during those hours of succeeding days, until the number, required by the said law to enable the Commissioners to certify the same to the Governor for incorporating the Stockholders, be subscribed.
RICHARD PETERS, JOHN PEROT, GODFREY HAGA, MATTHEW M'CONNEL, WILLIAM SHEAFF. Philadelphia, 19th March, 1798. 27—3awtf
A House and Lot in Dover.
FOR SALE, A LOT OF GROUND, situate on the east side of the main street, running through the town of Dover, in Kent county, in the State of Delaware, about thirty or forty yards below Captain Furbee's Tavern, containing in front on said street thirty four feet, and extending in depth eastward twelve perches, together with the building thereon erected, which consist of a good brick house, two stories high, well finished, with two rooms about seventeen or eighteen feet square each, and a passage eight or ten feet wide on the first floor; three rooms with a passage above, and good garrets, the eaves are excellent, one of which is used as a kitchen; a back brick building with two rooms above and below about ten or twelve feet by four; the upper rooms of this building communicate above stairs with the passage of the house. A brick smoke house, and a good pump of water in the yard, and a garden adjoining. The House is in every respect as comfortable as any in Dover, is in a good situation, and now occupied by John Freeman, as a tavern, with the sign of the Eagle. The terms will be reasonable. Apply to Daniel Milford, at Camden, near Dover, or to the subscriber, No. 60, North Eighth street, Philadelphia. CADWALADER EVANS. March 27. 34w4w
Subscription Ball.
MR. FRANCIS respectfully informs the subscribers, that the subscription being finished, he gives his EXTRACT BALL, on Tuesday the 24th April, at which he requests the favor of the company of those gentlemen whose names are on the list of the first and second subscriptions. Ladies Tickets to be had by applying to Mr. F. No. 73, North Eighth street. Non-Subscription Tickets at one dollar each. March 26.
NEW-THEATRE.
MR. BERNARD'S Night.
TO-MORROW EVENING, March 28, Will be presented, a Musical Entertainment, called THE ADOPTED CHILD, End of the first piece,
Will be presented, a celebrated Tragedy (of two acts) called, THE PRODIGAL;
Or, FATAL EXTRAVAGANCE. As performed in London, the two last seasons, with unbounded applause.
Belmour (the Prodigal) Mr. Fennell—Courtney, Mr. Wignell—Bergrave, Mr. Fox Louisa, Mr. Merry.
Between the acts of the Tragedy, A DRAMATIC VISION; Or, the Court of Thebis.
By Mr. Bernard. After which will be performed a new Pantomime Ballet, composed by Mr. Byrne, called THE GENEROUS LAR;
Or, A Scene in the West-Indies. Galleon, (with a Hornpipe in character) Mr. Francis—The other principal characters by Mr. Byrne, Mr. Warrell, jun. Mr. F. Warrell, &c. to which will be added, a Musical Entertainment, called
THE AMERICAN IN LONDON,
Freedom (the American) Mr. Warren—Pample, Mr. Fox—Bruth, Mr. Harwood—St. Servant, Mr. Fafferty—Barney Boar, Mr. Bernard. Mrs. Manners, Mrs. Warrell—Mrs. Prattle, Mrs. Oldmixon—Mrs. Freedom, Miss Edra—Grace, Miss Marshall.
Tickets to be had at the usual places, and of Mr. Bernard, corner of Seventh and Chestnut-Street.
On Friday (not acted these three years) the celebrated Tragedy, called the MAN OF THE WORLD (with a Comedy, in two acts, never performed here) called THE HONEST JEWELIER; Or, FAITHFUL FRIENDS—For the Benefit of Mr. MORISON.
Mr. FENNELL'S Night will be on Monday next.
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 expiration of the 14th 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 Piquabourg; at Le Boeuf; 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 Quatanon on the River Wabash; at Maclaw; at any place or places on the east side of the River Mississippi 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, below the southern boundary of the State of Tennessee, to the southern boundary of the United States. All supplies shall be required, or any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be furnished before received, 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 gill of rum, brandy or whiskey, one quart of salt, two quarts of vinegar, two pounds of soap, one hundred 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 a 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 deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, 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, as 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. 24w1y
IMPORTED, In the Brig BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, from Bourdeaux,
AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
Claret in casks White wine in half casks Sweet oil of a superior quality in boxes and baskets Lunelle Sauterne Macarty, and Medoc Wines in Casks.
Thomas Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut Street.
WHO HAS ON HAND,
Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Irish market Medoc, and Sauterne Sherry wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota
Imitted to drawback Pimento in bags Two trunks of Umbrellas, and About 4000 bushels Liverpool Salt. March 19. mw&ftf
Forgeries Committed,
WHEREAS several forgeries have been committed in this city by one or two persons alias by the names of Dr. Grant, alias Smith, alias Gilbert, Grant generally wore a green coat, tall in person, and gentle, had lost one or two teeth in front; lodged, about July, 1796, at Mr. Grimes's tavern, at the George, in North Second street; his friends live in New England; supposed to have committed several forgeries in New York, and fail to be confined at the wheel-barrow at Baltimore for healing watches. The other is a short, thick man, by the name of Gilbert, known by Mr. Grimes and Mr. D'agnall, and several other persons in this city. Information given by any person of the above men, to WM. PRESTMAN, No. 15, South Fifth street, will be esteemed a favor. Gilbert is between 20 and 30 years old; yellow, sickly look. March 17. 23w3w

To be Sold, An elegant Country Seat, Containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two-story brick House and kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette.
Wanted, An active, clean, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.—Enquire of the Printer. February 7
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of the Subscriber, No. 5004, and dated July 11, 1797—the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. March 5
TO LET, A good dry Store, And may be entered on immediately, Three stories high, in an excellent stand for business. Apply to Thomas & Joshua Fisher, March 1. No. 5, Dock-street.
Wanted to live in the Country, About five miles from this city, a sober steady Man who understands gardening and the management of a few acres of land, and would not object to attend a couple of horses. Such a one may meet with liberal wages by applying at the office of this Gazette. N. B. None need apply but those of unexceptionable characters. March 11.
CUSTOM HOUSE, District of PENNSYLVANIA, March 6th, 1797. THE MERCHANTS OF PHILADELPHIA, who may have any account or knowledge of the capture or detention of any ship or vessel, cargo, or other property, belonging to citizens of the United States, residing within this district, by or under the authority of foreign nations, since the first day of October, 1792, are particularly requested to give information thereof, to the Collector of the Port of Philadelphia, as soon as may be convenient; specifying the name of the vessel, the captain's name, the number of tons, the estimated value of the vessel, if condemned, the estimated value of her cargo, or other property, which may be thought necessary upon the circumstances of each case, in order that statements thereof may be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, who is required to lay the same before the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. March 7.
WANTED, A Gardener—a Single Man. None need apply, unless he can bring good recommendations. Enquire at No. 30 Market-street. March 17.
FOR SALE, By WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, } entitled to 4th proof Brandy, } drawback. Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c. Feb. 9.
Valuable Property for Sale, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a Smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shed and Haring Barn. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is a rich loam—The whole will be sold together, or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS, on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. February 24.
Bakenridge—for sale, IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Potomac. There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres—The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expense would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth—10 from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To have trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to enquire of T. M'CUEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut street. February 2.
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 registering and examining in them, the City of Washington, No. 11 and Patterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in any of the Lotteries authorized 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.
PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America. For INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances. Houses and Ware Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value. Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in cases, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
2. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and half removal, or to be broken in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
3. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties. 1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expenses than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treat for a new insurance. 3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void. 4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise. 5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of the like kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured. 6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement. 7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years. 8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction. A description of the property to be insured will be required with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility. (With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 1st. The site and position: describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood. 2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes. 3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground. 4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way: what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise: whether any and what trade or manufactory is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind. Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves. 2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in cases or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minute-ness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits; sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened—Glas, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; Looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire. Letters sent to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered. By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798.
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The House is forty two feet in front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may choose. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. December 2.
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to Charles F. Kupfer, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. Samuel Gore, Court-street, Boston. 47. Two or three good Glass makers are wanted at the above works; such as can produce recommendations for good behavior, may be sure of employ, by application to Mr. George L. Lins, at the works. Men without families will be preferred. However unacquainted with the method of making Crown Window Glass, they will meet with the same encouragement. Boston, January 16.
New-York, February, 1798. PROPOSALS BY GEORGE FORMAN, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A New and Valuable Work, which has been extended only six months entitled PROOFS of a CONSPIRACY against all the Religions and Governments of EUROPE, carried on in the secret meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies. Collected from good authorities. By JOHN ROBISON, A. M. Professor of Natural Philosophy, and Secretary to the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Nam tua res agitur paries cum proximus ardet. 48. THIS work will be put to press as soon as 400 subscribers are obtained, and no money required until the work is completed.—It shall be printed with an elegant new type, and on paper of superior quality, which will comprise about 400 pages neat octavo, handsomely bound and lettered—the price will be one dollar and fifty cents. Those who procure 12 subscribers, and become accountable, shall have a 13th gratis—and the usual allowance to booksellers.
49. THE above work comes from the pen of J. Robison, of Edinburgh, a gentleman in high estimation in the literary world—the facts therein recorded are well substantiated, and the reasoning and argument thence deduced, while they discover the sound judgment and penetration of the writer, are calculated to amuse as well as to instruct. A scene of villainy is developed by the author sufficient to appal the stoutest heart.—The danger to be apprehended from secret societies is clearly pointed out; the degeneracy of human nature awfully illustrated, and the hazard of every deviation from the straight path of religion and of virtue, incontestably proved both to the politician and the christian by stubborn and incontrovertible facts. 50. Subscriptions taken in by G. Forman, No. 46, William-street, opposite the Post-Office, and by the respective booksellers, in New-York and Philadelphia. February 28.
New-York, January 24, 1798. PROPOSALS By Arondt Van Hook, Proprietor of the Reading Room; For Publishing by Subscription, An Appeal to Impartial Posterity, By MADAME ROLAND; Wife of the Minister of the Interior in France. CONDITIONS. These scarce and very valuable Historical Memoirs, (which ran through two London editions a few months,) will be comprised in 2 vols. octavo, of 400 pages each. They will be printed on fine paper and a new type, and delivered to Subscribers, neatly bound and lettered, at 1 dollar and 50 cents per volume—one third of the Subscription money to be paid on delivery of the first volume—the remainder when the work is complete. To Printers, Booksellers, and others, who acquire Subscriptions, the usual allowance will be made. 51. Subscriptions are taken at the Reading-Room, No. 149, Water street—the Printing-Office, 149, Pearl-street—and at the different Bookstores in New-York—Also, by William Young, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, and the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, Philadelphia. As soon as a sufficient number of Subscribers are obtained, the work will be put to press, and completed with the utmost dispatch. Feb. 20.
For Sale, A good situation for a Country Seat, FORTY acres of land on the Old York Road, within sight 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. 24 mo. 26th.
Two three story Brick Houses. With convenient Stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the fourth thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and area very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31.
Wanted, to Hire, A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17.
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 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:
Table with 3 columns: Instrument Name, Dls, Cts, Mls. Rows include: Certificate of Naturalization, Licence to practice, Grant of Letters Patent, Charter-Party, Receipt or discharge, Policy of Insurance, Exemption, Bond, Notes by banks, All notes not exceeding fifty dollars, All notes above fifty dollars, All notes above five hundred dollars, Any Note or Bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, Inventory or Catalogue, Certificate of a Share in an Insurance Company, Duties, Subscriptions taken in by G. Forman.
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveyors and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, 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.
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEEWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, No. 23, So. Third-street. January 4.
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and OAKROD, in Philadelphia. OBSERVATIONS On the Causa and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers. To which is annexed, AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors; and an APPENDIX, exhibiting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synocha Etertida, or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America. BY WILLIAM CURRIE. Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical Society. Feb. 1—3ms
For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITuate on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses. With convenient Stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the fourth thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and area very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31.
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected 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 excellence 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 24 were bored into 32 pounders have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the State of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage 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 accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Wood, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; 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.
NOTICE. A Manufactory of yellow and delst ware, Such as never was in this Country before, has been lately erected at Tivoli, Red Hook Landing, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, State of New York, where any article of various forms and shapes may be executed, as well as earthenware upon a new construction, that saves three fourths of the fuel commonly used in earthenware or open chimneys; they are besides very wholesome and ornamental, by applying to J. MOUCHET, Wanted a skillful hand, to attend to the baking and glazing part of the said ware. Generous appointments will be given. Apply as above, or to DAVID BROOKS, Esq. No. 71 South 5th Street. Feb. 19.
Wanted, to Hire, A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17.