Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-11-25 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1627.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
For DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Beaufort, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connelly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Beaufort.
Real Estate for Sale,
A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middletown Township, Delaware County, containing 1191 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow—of the latter, many more acres can be made at a small expense. There are on said premises, a good orchard of best grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with stabling under, and a log tenement on one part of said place. Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises by applying to Wm. PENNELL, on said farm, and know the terms by applying to JONATHAN PENNELL, in the borough of Chester.
REMOVAL.
Maurice Moynihan,
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store of China, Glass, Queens Ware, and Dry Goods, from No. 81 North Second, to No. 71 North Seventh Street, north east corner of Cherry Alley, where he solicits the favor of his former customers. N. 3. Crates put up with care at the shortest notice.
FOR SALE,
By BENJAMIN CLARK,
No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass movements and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Saws, Hags, Hands, Glases, Pumice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, hand and tail Vices; Tumblers, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. Apprentices Wanted.
For Sale by the Subscriber,
White Plastrons, Brown Hollands, White Sheetings, Dowlaisses, Silecia bordered Handkerchiefs, Striped Siamoues, Black Ribbons, No. 3 and 4 Glass Tumblers, and Looking Glasses, in cases, &c. &c. George Pennock.
FOR SALE,
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Wagon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draught, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Wagon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, West Town, Chester county, Pa.
Thomas Fisher,
No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrivals from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Sherry, Port Wines, Assorted queen's ware in crates, &c.
This Day Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Price 3-3/4 of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796,"
In which the CHARGE of SPECULATION against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED.
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
This publication presents a concise statement of the bare means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their disorganizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young.
DANCING.
Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE,
Of the New Theatre, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that Mr. BYRNE's Academy will commence on the 1st, and Mrs. BYRNE's on the 2d of December next.
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.
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCORMACK, Master; WILL fall in a few days, with the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE, Who is Landing, out of the said Ship, from Bordeaux, and For Sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Fontinac, Sauterne, Lunelle, Prunes in boxes
For Liverpool,
The copper bottomed Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Captain SILAS SWAIN. Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3d of December. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP WILLIAM PENN, JAMES JOSIAH, Master. THE ship is now taking on board her cargo, and will sail in all next week. For freight or passage apply to the captain, or to Jesse & Robert Waln.
For Liverpool,
The Ship CLOTHIER, Nathaniel D. Gardner, master, WILL sail about the 15th inst. For freight or passage apply to the Captain, at Vanuxem's wharf, or to JAMES OLDEN, No. 41, N. Front-street.
FOR LONDONDERRY,
THE BRIGANTINE SUKEY, WILLIAM WHITTEN, Master. A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landholder's wharf. Who wants to Charter. A VESSEL of about three hundred tons.
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers. Sails on the 10th of December. For freight or passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD.
For Hamburg.
The Brig MARY, PETER YORK, master. Lying at Russell's wharf, near Pine Street, is now ready to take in a Cargo, and will sail in ten days. For Freight, or Passage, apply to GURNEY & SMITH.
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. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine.
Wanted to Charter,
To one port in Hispaniola and back again. A fast sailing Vessel, of the burthen of 6 or 700 barrels. For terms, apply to BENJAMIN MORGAN, No. 179, South Front Street, ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves.
For Charter,
THE SHIP John Bulkley, Samuel Volans, Master. THIS vessel is built of live oak and cedar, of about 300 barrels burthen, and ready to receive on board a cargo. Jesse & Robert Waln.
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig TWO BROTHERS, Lying at Gurling's wharf, an excellent single deck vessel, burthen about 1600 barrels—not twelve months old, and in complete order. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORES on Walnut-street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hds Jamaica do. 3000 pieces of broad Nankem Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests Quickfire r in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogheads Fucilhe Wine in pipes Old Port Wine in hogheads Sall Casks, assorted, No. 1 to 8 Cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Mouselins, Ginghams, Thicklets, Corduroys, &c. 200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black & yellow Bottles Yellow Ores in cakes A quantity of writing Slates, slate Ink Stands, &c. 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE or CHARTER, The Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Burthen 320 tons, coppered to the heads, and completely fitted. The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut-street Wharf.
RUNDLE & LEECH,
Have just received, and have for sale, at no. 9, Walnut-street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT Do. best house COALS Queens' WARE in cases, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality CLARET in cases, do. They have also For SALE or CHARTER, The Ship PEGGY, Burthen 225 tons, in excellent condition, and may be fitted to sea with little expense or delay. LIKEWISE, THE BRIG WILLIAM, Burthen 201 tons.
Port and Madeira Wine,
Now Landing, By ship Edward, from Madeira, and Betty and Peggy, from Oporto, in Pipes and Hogheads, For sale by PETER BLIGHT. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, The Ship AMITY, Four thousand barrels burthen, in excellent order—ready to take in a cargo—about three years old. LIKEWISE, The Schooner INDIGO, Burthen 800 barrels, ready also to receive a cargo—and a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Sugars, Just landed from the above vessels at South Street wharf.
Five years old Madeira Wine,
OF the very first quality, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, just landed from the ship Edward, from Madeira, and for sale by JOHN CRAIG, No. 15, Dock-street. WHO HAS FOR CHARTER, The Brigantine CHARLOTTE, Burthen about 1200 barrels, just have down and put in complete order, and now ready to receive a cargo. Also, For SALE or CHARTER, The Ship JOSEPHUS, Burthen about 1800 barrels.
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their Store to No. 54, South Front Street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms.
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.
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son.
400,000 weight of choice St. Domingo COFFEE,
FOR SALE BY JAMES YARD. All Persons who are indebted to the estate of WILLIAM HERSHEY, sen. of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to make speedy payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, will please to present them, properly attested, to the subscribers. William Heysham, Robert Heysham, Francis Bowes Sayre, Executors.
SALT & WINE,
AT AUCTION. For sale at 11 o'clock, on Saturday morning next, on Morton's wharf, for approved endorsed notes at 60 days, about 3,500 butts of Cadiz Salt, from on board the Polacre St. Domingo, in lots of 200 butts; also, 24 casks of good Sherry Wine. Footman & Co. Auctioneers.
Sale of an elegant Country Seat
AT AUCTION. On Wednesday evening next, the 29th inst. at the Merchants' Coffee-house, WILL 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, or at the Auction Room of the subscriber. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elgance, stand unrivaled. John Connelly, Auctioneer.
SALES POSTPONED,
On account of the Weather. On Friday the 24th inst. precisely at 9 o'clock in the morning, will be held at C. Emlen's Lumber Yard in the Northern Liberties, near the Hay scales, all the personal property there remaining, belonging to the estate of Caleb Emlen, deceased—consisting of a large quantity of lumber, &c. FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers.
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's and EDWARD FOX's Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. tutk&frn.
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders of the Bank of the United States, are informed that according to the statute of Incorporation a general Election for twenty five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the first day of January next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the Eleventh section of the Bye Laws the Stockholders of the said Bank are hereby notified to assemble in general Meeting at the same place on Tuesday the second day of January next at five o'clock in the Evening. By order of the Board of directors, G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Second fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an Election may always be re-elected. Philadelphia, Nov. 18. 1797. fte
TO LET
At a reasonable RENT, And may be entered on immediately, A three-story brick House, (elegant and almost new) containing two parlours, a drawing room, three good chambers, &c. situated on Front, near Pine Street. Apply no. 120, South Front Street.
FOR SALE—by the SUBSCRIBERS,
An elegant assortment of Madras HANDKERCHIEFS, by the bale. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street.
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street, (Price, in boards 37 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper, A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D.
ROOMS TO LET,
WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion.
To be Sold,
A Valuable Plantation, Of upwards of One Hundred Acres of Land, well watered, in a healthy situation, about seven miles from this City; the buildings may be made to accommodate a large family, at a moderate expense, and possession had in a few weeks. Part of the purchase-money being paid, a reasonable credit will be allowed for the remainder. Enquire of the Printer.
To Gentlemen who intend spending the Winter in the City.
Just Published, and now Selling, By BENJAMIN DAVIES, At his BOOK-STORE, No. 68, High-Street, The AMERICAN REPOSITORY AND ANNUAL REGISTER FOR THE UNITED STATES FOR THE YEAR 1798: Containing complete and correct lists of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT, And a variety of useful tables, necessary to be known in every State of the Union. Embellished with two handsome Engravings, One of which is a depiction of a melancholy scene that occurred during the American war.
St. Andrews' Society.
THE Members of St. Andrews' Society, will please to take notice, that their Anniversary happens this year on a Fall Day, to be observed by an order of the Synod of Philadelphia, to which community many of the members belong; it is therefore judged proper to defer the Celebration thereof, until Friday, the first of December, at O'Ellers' Hotel. The members are requested to apply for tickets of admission to any of the assistants, viz. Messrs. Thomas Leiper, Gavin Hamilton, jun. James Henderson, Robert Henderson, William H. Tod, Esq. or Dr. Andrew Spence. The officers are desired to attend at one o'clock; dinner to be on the table at three. By order of the Board, RICHARD L. KE, Secretary. november 24. dt1D
NOW LANDING,
At South-street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been led-pled) 80 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags to legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica, 205 hds Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. Rum. november 23. d6w
FOR SALE, by
Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut Street, A cargo of choice Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 2d proof, just landed 250 bales of Bourbon cotton of a superior quality 9 do. Surat, do do A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales Bourbon Indigo of the first quality High proof Jamaica Spirits Old London particular Madeira wine In pipes & do. market do. qr. casks. New England rum in hogheads Genuine Holland Gin in pipes Claret in cases Sterncetti candles and train'd oil Prime Boston beef Choice Halibut salmon in barrels and half barrels Do. Herring in do do Best Boston Mackerel in barrels of the fall fare. New-England town bean A few tons of Russia cordage Russia feather beds Clover and Timothy seed in sacks Long whale-bone No. 1, 2, and 3, Boston fish dack. A few chests first quality Hyson tea Carolina rice in whole and half tiers and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. N. vember 8. d2w.
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 & prices Coffas Punjum Cloths Sanahs Guzz-y do. Humhums Charconna-Dora Blue Cloth Tanjibs Chintz and Calicoes Mulmuls Mamoods Checks Maharangonga Patna Hhkfs. Ginghams Mulmul do. Guzzens Bandannos Gurrabs Sifterloy Piniafcoes Choppa Romals Salgatchys Snoty do. Gillie Romals Perfians of various colours Mock Pullicats 200 tons SUGAR 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis.
The Piece Goods
Of the Ganges are now open and exposed to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth Street. nov. 10: LANDING, From on board the ship Cleopatra, Samuel Newell, commander, from London, 60 tons of the best clean Russia HEMP 60 casks of bottled BROWN STOUT. For sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street. Willings & Francis. Oct. 31. d
Just arrived,
From Port-au-Prince, and for Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street, 62 hogheads, 82 tiers, 523 barrels, 646 bags Prime Coffee Willings & Francis. Oct. 23. s
Now Landing,
And For Sale by the SUBSCRIBERS, 30 hds. BRANDY 62 tiers, 3 RICE 12 half do. 7 hds. Carolina TOBACCO Philips, Cramond, & Co. november 18. 3t
Landing,
From on board the ship Edward, at Walnut-street Wharf, London particular Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, For Sale by the subscriber. Robert Andrews. november 2. eof
Just Published, and now Selling,
By BENJAMIN DAVIES, At his BOOK-STORE, No. 68, High-Street, The AMERICAN REPOSITORY AND ANNUAL REGISTER FOR THE UNITED STATES FOR THE YEAR 1798: Containing complete and correct lists of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT, And a variety of useful tables, necessary to be known in every State of the Union. Embellished with two handsome Engravings, One of which is a depiction of a melancholy scene that occurred during the American war. Oct. 18.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Amount of subscriptions received, for the use of the Sick Poor of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, continued from the 2nd of November. Dlls. Cts. 1797 3086 91
Received since, Of John Rediger his subscription 3 0 Of Matthew Clarkson, late Mayor of Philadelphia 35 0 Of Huy Cr. Vanwagenen of Newton Long Island, his Ditto by Hilary Baker the present Mayor 50 0 Of Thomas Leacock by Thomas Parker 3 33 Of Joseph Haberham Esq. remitted him from Portsmouth New-Hampshire, viz. The subscriptions of sundry inhabitants there 220 0 Ditto of a small religious society called Independents, of the same City 44 25 Ditto the donation of the fourth Parish of Portsmouth 50 0 314 25
Total received from the 24th of August to the 23d of November 1797, is 3492 49
Published by order of the Committee. SAMUEL COATES, TREASURER. For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
MR. VERNO, Seeing in your paper of Friday last, an extract from the Columbian Centinel, containing a sermon preached by the Bishop of Norwich at the church of Saint Mary le Bow in London, on the 17th February last, before the society for propagating the gospel in foreign parts; and conceiving that the author (who signs himself "an American") has fallen full as short in candour, evinced as much partiality, and deviated as widely from rectitude as the English bishop, I, as an Englishman think myself entitled to animadvert upon him with the most unreserved freedom, not with personal invective, nor with any intention to undervalue the state of this country, but to prevent any one from strutting in borrowed plumes, and assuming that as exclusively their own, which more rightfully belongs to another.
The love of our country as well as the love of ourselves individually, is not only allowed as a privilege, but enforced as a duty, while it exceeds not those boundaries which the general consent and welfare of mankind have established: but nations encroaching on the rights and reputation of nations, are as criminal as individuals defrauding each other; and it is necessary for the preservation of moral justice in the world that every such attempt be checked before it has time to operate.
To open the avenues and facilitate the progress of knowledge, to promote the discovery and display the beauties of truth, to dissipate the fogs of prejudice and obstruct the progress of error, ought to be the chief object of him who suffers his sentiments to appear before the public: but I fear these purposes have been but little attended to by the American. That "we have led the Americans from the lowest state of barbarity, from the darkest flags of ignorance, to the highest flags of civilization and mental improvements," is certainly a very unwarrantable assertion of the bishop's; but the attempt to controvert one false position by setting up another equally unfounded, is a mode not the most likely to produce conviction. I can by no means acquiesce in opinion with him who asserts—"when in the early date of this country, we produced a Locke, a Newton, a Pope and others of great reputation in the literary world, there never was a day from the first emigration to this country from Europe, that the body of the people on our island possessed more light and information in proportion to their numbers than the people of these states collectively. "A proportionate number of the people of this country have never had the same leisure and opportunity to make equal advances; their time has been too busily employed in establishing and securing themselves in their professions, and in the pursuits of trade and agriculture to pay a proportioned degree of attention to science and literature; and even now it is by no means a principal concern among you; few are able to boast of a regular academic education—the soldier thinks it not very essential—the wealthy farmer can bring up his sons to the plough without it, and your merchants are perfectly satisfied if their children are qualified for a counting-house; they think time spent in the acquisition of farther knowledge as lost to trade and therefore ill employed. Whereas in England, not only the children of a very numerous nobility, and still more numerous country gentlemen, but even of many merchants are allowed sufficient time to complete their collegiate studies, besides a vast number more of whom it may be said learning is their trade, who are brought up to no other profession, and who depend solely upon their genius and their learning. There are also more advantages arising from the many large depositories of antient wisdom; there are stronger inducements from fame, and better prospects of reward; for the future; not withstanding what some shallow but brain'd demagogues may say of an English aristocracy, it may be justly affirmed, that they have ever been proud to be the patrons of genius, the promoters of science, the supporters of every mental exertion, and among whom may be found many names who rank
foremost in every walk of literature. But in what part of this country shall we look for the patrons of genius, who bring forward humble merit, cherish the infant blossoms of taste, and produce the fruit of maturity? I know not where they are to be found; those characters who have adorned you, are not indebted for much encouragement—they forced their way to eminence by their own native strength. Where is the disposition to promote arts and sciences? Shall we seek it among those who know not their value, who deem nothing of importance but the pursuit of gain, and before whom the sublimest flights of imagination and the noblest labours of intellect are trivial matters compared with the news upon change. The Americans are yet too young, they are still "but in the gristle of manhood," and till they shall have acquired some stronger marks of national character, it will be vain to expect many instances of vigorous genius, or delicate refinement.
His account of the state of literature in England at the time when colonies were established here, is as erroneous as his character of the first settlers is exaggerated. Scholastic jargon and the perplexing rules of pedantry in which learning was enveloped when it first feebly dawned in Europe, began gradually to be distanced from the days of Roger Bacon in the thirteenth century, and continued wearing away with accelerated rapidity as it approached the time of Locke, Newton, Boyle, Addison, Pope, Swift, &c. &c. when learning having overpowered the clouds that obscured it, shone forth in meridian splendour; when so many illustrious names adorned the literary horizon, that it has been emphatically styled the "Augustan age of England": yet says the American, "it was not till about the year 1720 that a laudable liberality prevailed in our country, and only from then have we been considered as an enlightened people."
With respect to those who first projected the forming of settlements in this country, and who obtained patents, and grants of land, it must be acknowledged "they were men of learning and philosophy, and were urged by a noble spirit of enterprise, to effect great and marvellous deeds." But very few of those ever left England; the real emigrants were principally composed of the poor and the illiterate; and a considerable number of that puritanical race, who were not suffered to propagate at home those peculiar religious tenets of which they were so bigottedly tenacious, and who, when they became sufficiently powerful, proved themselves the furious and intolerant persecutors of others. These were they "whose learning was nothing but scholastic stuff, arranged and improved to the support of bigotry and superstition, in strong derogation of philosophy, and found reasoning."
It cannot be denied that this system has given place to more enlightened views, and that a more general liberality of sentiment is becoming prevalent; but you began too late, upon too confined a scale, and have met with too many obstructions, to have made a proportionate progress with the English. Some few names, indeed, you have produced, of whom you can never be blamed for thinking too highly, of whom, with a small number more selected from the ages that are past, this world, may exultingly cry among her sister orbs, they were my inhabitants! But I cannot admit that the generality of those whom you hold up, are such as could claim much attention in the world of literature; they are certainly distinguished here, on account of the paucity of eminent proficients, and of that prudent principle which always tries to make the most of a moderate stock. But where few think it necessary to devote their lives to study, still fewer can possibly approach perfection; where great learning is not often attained, acquisitions not above mediocrity may be thought profound. When skillless prevails, small sounds may be heard distinctly at a distance, and twilight may seem like radiance to those who have been in darkness. Who has struck out new and untrodden paths of knowledge? and who has raised a superstructure whose foundation was not laid in England?
I would not be understood to insinuate that you have nothing of your own, or that all you possess is immediately derived from us. The world contains not another Washington ! a man whose every virtue is immediately recognized in Europe, by the mere mention of his name, and whose character, no man, till he came to this country, could believe that calumny would dare to point her shafts at. But, that "a prophet has not the honor he deserves, in his native land," is in no part of the globe more strikingly verified than here. You have those serpents amongst you, who would ungratefully sting their favours; who have heaped epithets of reproach on those whose services might command the highest honors; who have, by broken quotations, and distorted inferences, from his work, basely accused Him, of holding principles hostile to your most excellent constitution, who of all others, has most affably defended it; in whose work, as the American justly says "are completely investigated all the forms and principles of all the governments which have been in the world." A book in which is discovered the most laborious research; in which the comparisons are most impartially drawn; which displays such an extent of erudition, as is seldom concentrated in one mind, however diligent and retentive, and which is the only one I know of, of which it may be truly said, that, from the serious study of it alone, the mind may be informed with complete and accurate principles of the science of civil government. I have ventured to speak my opinion on this subject, without presuming that I can give any addition to its celebrity. The broad effulgence of day is not to be augmented by the glimmering of a taper. Yet this work, which is in so many Americans' mouths, either to criticise or condemn, how very few have done its author the justice, or themselves the service, to give it a candid and attentive perusal. All that Americans can justly claim, none
would more willingly allow than myself, but it is against your interest to entertain false notions of yourselves, and to admit an overweening pride, which will effectually retard the progress it is ostensibly affects to make; if you possess some illustrious examples, let not the effect be exaggerated by boasting; but rather a stimulus to more frequent imitation, to more ardent, more liberal, and more general endeavours to promote every means that can contribute to the encouragement of genius and the exaltation of virtue; but let not an American presume to repress the arrogance of Englishmen, till he can speak of his country in other language than that of hyperbole; for what else is it, to affirm in the face of Europe, "Do you not know that the arts have been encouraged in America, and as many extraordinary examples of genius found here as in any part of the earth? Where did the principal painters now in Europe receive their birth and education?" Are not the useful and mechanic arts depressed as much as possible by that commercial spirit which predominates and pervades all ranks of people, whose peculiar and immediate interest it is to discourage every attempt towards improvements in manufactures, who have not mind enough to relish the elegant arts, and to whom a coarser luxury is much more palatable. Concerning natural and experimental philosophy, none can say you have not made considerable advances when they read the names of Godfrey, Franklin and Rittenhouse. In naval architecture also, and in skilful navigators you need not yield the palm to any; but where throughout the continent can you produce classic taste and knowledge in building, except that single specimen, the new Bank of the United States? where are your Sculptors, your Painters, your Engravers? Some few first rate painters were indeed born here, but they were educated in England where they could study the best masters, receive the best instruction and meet with more encouragement. I should not have mentioned these things had not there been one weak enough to make such ridiculous boastings, and perhaps many not unwilling to believe them. Who has ever expected that you should have much encouraged arts and sciences, or that they should have much flourished among you hitherto? A high degree of perfection in things is amongst the last effects of national opulence and power; yet it is not too soon to have made a beginning, and to have shown a stronger disposition than has hitherto appeared. The real grandeur of a nation is only to be estimated by the number of illustrious names it can deliver to posterity, and these are not to be found amongst speculators and party scribblers, but only in the list of those who have contributed to embellish and harmonize society, whose labours have extended beyond themselves to the general benefit of mankind, whose excellent precepts and exemplary conduct has shewn to what degree of refinement and exaltation the human mind is capable of arriving.
AN ENGLISHMAN.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, September 22. From our CORRESPONDENT at LISLE. The following is said to be the Ultimatum delivered by the French Commissioner Treillard to Lord Malmesbury.
The French Republic, ever desirous and willing to conclude a Peace with its Enemies and that all Europe may judge of its sincerity, justice, and moderation, has directed M. Treillard to deliver in the following Ultimatum of the terms of Peace between Great Britain and France.
That Great Britain do restore to France all the Conquests she has made during the present war, and refund all the expenses of the French Republic in carrying it on.
That Spain and Holland, the Allies of the French Republic, be reinstated in all their possessions taken from them by England.
England to restore to France all the ships taken from her on the 1st of June, as well as at Toulon; and such as were burnt to be paid for.
Gibraltar to be restored to Spain, agreeable to a secret article in her Treaty with that nation.
All the ships of War, Merchantmen, &c. belonging to the Batavian Republic, detained in the ports of Great Britain, to be restored or compensation made.
The Tree of Liberty to be planted in Ireland.
The King of England to discontinue the Title of the King of France.
England to change name of that District in Westminster called Petty France , the Republic having done so by that province formerly called Britannia .
The Alien bill to be repealed. French Citizens to be allowed to meet in London, or in any other part of Great Britain to discuss political or other subjects. No interruption to be given on account of any number of persons assembled, whether French Citizens or others.
Free liberty to be given to French Citizens to write and publish their sentiments in any language.
The National Cockade of France to be worn by French Citizens; and they are to be permitted to celebrate the festivals of the 14th of July, 1789; 10th of August, 1792; 21st of January, 1793; and 4th of September 1797.
The Minister of the French Republic to have the precedence of all the Foreign Envoys.
Audience of the King or any of his Ministers, to be granted on the day that the Minister of the Republic shall appoint.
The French Minister shall have a right to demand, whether any Communications made from Foreign powers to Great Britain are hostile to the Republic.
Great Britain is not to continue in any alliance, or form any other, that may be hostile to France or her Allies.
France to have choice of five out of the
seven Paintings, called Cartoons in the possession of the King of England, and two others, to be selected by Commissioners of the Republic.
The French Republic, in return, will present to the English nation a superb collection of the most magnificent Paintings, executed by the best Artists in France, of the splendid Victories obtained by the 14 Armies of the French Republic.
The Bank of England to furnish France with a Loan of 500 millions of livres, in specie, to be repaid in 15 years, with interest; to be secured on the National Domain.
As a security on the part of Great Britain, for the performance of the foregoing Articles, France is to be put in possession of the Fortresses at Portsmouth and Plymouth, with the Dockyards, Arsenal, &c. which shall be returned upon the ratification of the Peace, in the same state as when delivered to the French Commissioners; but the Republic will not be answerable for the accident of Fire, or otherwise.
Fifth year of the French Republic one and indivisible. (Signed) LA REVEILLERE LEPEAUX, President. LAGRACE, Secretary. 28th Fructidor.
PARIS, September 17.
Between 10 and 11 in the night from the 3d to the 4th September, a band of cutthroats attempted to surprise the guard of the directory, and make themselves masters of the directorial palace, by a coup de main, but the sentinels were upon their guard, and bravely defended the entrance; upon the first noise, the horse guard rushed out of the court of the palace, and pursued the banditti who had betaken themselves to their heels, and dispersed in the different streets at the approach of the cavalry. Barras, Reubel and Reveillere Lepaux assembled afterwards to deliberate on the measures best calculated to prevent a new, and perhaps better combined attack. The deliberation took place in Reubel's Closet, and there the order to arrest the inspectors of the hall of both councils was expedited. An officer among those charged to execute the order, observed, that he knew the inspectors to be prepared for such an attempt, and asked, whether it would not be more advisable to delay the arrests of the conspirators to the next day? Upon this, Reubel addressed his colleagues and said: "You may tarry still longer: as for me, I am unwilling to hazard my life and the liberty of the Republic any longer. If you refuse to proceed immediately to the necessary measures of safety; I am determined to mount my horse and leave the theatre of civil war." Barras and Reveillere applauded, and it was agreed that, that very night, the conspirators should be attacked. They commenced with arresting Barthelemy. The adjutant general, who was ordered to arrest Carnot, did not find him in his room, but Carnot ex-member of the legislative assembly, told him that his brother was in the upper story. The Adjutant went immediately up stairs but could not find him. When he returned to the lower room he found nobody in it; the windows of the closet which opens upon the Directorial palace, were open; there was a brace of pistols and a light upon the table. The two Carnots, one of whom was concealed in the room when the Adjutant enquired after him, had meanwhile made their escape through the garden.
Sept. 23.
Resolution dated 2nd Vendemiaire.
The Executive Directory resolves that the General of Division, Augereau, is appointed Commander in Chief of the armies of the Rhine and Moselle, and Sambre and Meuse.
The Minister of war is charged with the execution of the present Resolution, which shall be printed. (Signed) REVEILLERE LEPEAUX, Pres. LEGARDE, Sec. Gen.
General Sahuguet, commandant at Mar seilles, has been dismissed by the Directory.
Letters from the Lower Rhine, say the same papers, state that the town of Rheinbach had declared in favor of independence. The Tree of Liberty was planted on the 5th of Sept. in presence of forty deputies from the other communes in the neighborhood, who declared in favor of the same principles.
We can venture to assert, without fearing that the enemy will profit by the information, that Buonaparte has caused the Imperial troops beyond Udina to be surrounded, and that within ten days at farthest he will be at the gates of Vienna, if the most honorable and satisfactory peace as well for us as the Italians, is not agreed to by his Imperial Majesty.
In the sitting of the council of 500 of the 5th Complimentary day, 21st Sept. the president addressed the council.
He began with the epoch of the 10th of August, when the Convention decreed the Republic, he pronounced an eulogium on the constitution, the happy distribution of the powers of which secured its permanence. He then came to the 18th Fructidor. Disaffection began to agitate, and raised a cry that the Constitution was violated.
The event of the 18th Fructidor, far from being a revolutionary day, was an act performed for the preservation of the constitution. There was not a drop of blood shed; No, the constitution was not violated. It will not be violated, and if we shew the people the deposit in all its perfection, when we are ready to die in its defence, we shall have deserved well of our country. There is a report which malignity labours to propagate; that the Legislative body is about to adjourn.
Who is the man, who in the circumstances in which we are placed, could entertain the idea of suspending our labours? It is the moment in which we ought to prosecute them with more activity than ever. It is when a Republican majority agree in
feminine that good laws can be made. Let us then continue our labours. The representatives of the people will change at the appointed era, but the representation shall be permanent."
Sept. 18.
REVIVAL OF THE CLUBS.
Garat, in the Conservateur, a journal of which he, Chenier and Dannou are the editors, accuses the legislative body of having done too much and too little to crush the royal conspiracy: too much, because some men, who do not properly belong to the class of conspirators, have been included in the decree of transportation. Too little, because many who were known to be chiefs, as the most active promoters of the conspiracy are still suffered to defile the Republican territory. It is certain that the storm has not extended beyond the horizon of Paris; and the traitors dispersed like weeds over the departments, and the royal clubs, particularly the society of philanthropists and legitimate sons have occupied unhurt. To counteract these numerous royal clubs, who shun the light and deliberate in secrecy, there can be no measure more effectual than the re-establishment of the constitutional societies in every part of the Republic. The directing society of the capital, called the constitutional circle, celebrated solemnly its restoration on Saturday, in the garden of the Hotel Montmorency, which the society has rented. Benjamin Constant pronounced on that occasion, a speech well adapted to the solemnity of the day. In the evening the front of the large building towards the Seine, was beautifully illuminated. The day of restoration was likewise celebrated by the other Republican societies of the capital, at Versailles, Soissons, Meaulx, Rouen, &c. and the fame will be done in every commune of the Republic.
Boissy d'Anglas, who had concealed himself since the 4th inst. has been detected, and is now on his way to Rochefort.
The actress Rancour commonly called Queen Rancour, has been arrested with her whole suite, and the theatre of Louvois where she used to exercise her royal authority is now shut.
September 27.
The following is an extract of a letter written by the Executive Directory, to each of the seven ministers.
"The Executive Directory, citizen minister, charges you to render an exact account of the morality and civism of all those employed under you, to expel with inflexible severity, every one who in this twofold view, cannot sustain a rigorous examination, and to replace them by citizens, who to their talents, join honesty and irreproachable patriotism."
"The Directory recommends to you more especially to exact from all employed in your offices, that they neither give nor receive any appellation, except that of CITIZEN."
The qualifications, with which the representatives of the people and the first magistrates are honored, is forbidden in some offices, with such impudence, that some have refused to listen to it, and others feigned not to hear the republican petitioners, who have introduced it in their requests. The Executive Directory are possessed of certain information relative to this fact, and it is an important point to which it is their duty to call your attention; citizen minister, order that the title of citizen shall be exclusively used in your office and regard as unworthy to transact business with you, all those messengers, who disdain to make use of it.
The republic ought not to have any but friends in France, much less ought she to reward her enemies by office.
In another letter of the 14 Vendemiaire, the directory writes to the minister of police, thus, "The directory charges you expressly to shut up all the theatres, throughout the republic, where pieces may be represented, tending to deprave the republican spirit, and to revive the love of royalty; it charges you instantly to arrest and bring before the tribunals, the managers of such theatres, and to suspend the representation of pieces calculated to disturb the public tranquility; you will announce these orders, in the most precise manner, to the members of the central offices, and municipal administrations, you will make yourself accountable for their execution, and you will inform them, that in case of negligence or refusal to comply with these orders, the directory is resolved to deprive them of their offices, and that they shall be still amenable to the laws in case it shall appear that they have been accomplices.
The Executive Directory, citizen minister, relies on your zeal, and devoted attachment to the republic, and hopes that you will concur with it, by every method to raise the public spirit, attacked in its source and even in the institutions which ought to nourish it."
September 28.
The following is the list of the brave and respectable soldiers, who have received the civic garland, the 1st of this month, in the name of the republic.
Etienne Baron, captain, aged 30 years, having lost his two arms by a cannon ball, at the siege of Huningen, in the army of the Rhine and Moselle.
Francis Marten, captain, aged 22 years, having lost his two legs and thighs in a naval combat, which took place, the 13th Prairial, ad year, on board the Northumberland man of war, in the fleet commanded by Villaret Joyeuse.
John Baptiste Gauthier, captain, aged 26 years, having lost his eyes and his cheek, and also his upper jaw broken, in the lines of Wissembourg, at the siege of Haguenau, the 12th of Primaire, ad year, in the army of the Rhine. September 29.
It will be recollected that a quaker being present at one of the sittings of the council of ancients, kept his hat on; in consequence of this, a debate arose whether he should be permitted to remain there, as he persisted in not uncovering his head; it was determined in the negative and he was obliged to withdraw. This person, whose name is John Walker, has written the following curious letter to the President of the council.
"Thou canst not be ignorant that there is a people who look upon the reverence of taking off the hat, in the same light as other denominations of christians view the bending of the knee that is to say, as an homage due only to our creator. I cannot render such homage to my equals, whosoever they be; nor can I request of them, as to favor, to dispense with it; since that would be acknowledging that they have a right to exact a mark of homage which, according to my belief, is similar to adoration. I hope, therefore, that my persevering to attend their sittings, without taking off my hat will not be construed as a mark of disrespect."

The persecution that I have experienced in this republic has, upon the whole, been nothing more than a series of interesting adventures. The politeness of your billiards, and the soft manners of the spectators of your firings, charmed me even when I was led out like a criminal."
"Friend, I salute thee with affection and respect."
C O N G R E S S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24.
Mr. SWAINWICK presented the petition of Dr. John Lockman, a surgeon in the southern department of the army, stating that he was now become a cripple, and praying for relief. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. HARPER moved that the house form itself into a committee of the whole on the speech of the President of the United States.
The motion was agreed to, and Mr. Dent was called to the chair. The speech having been read by the chairman,
Mr. HARPER and after him Mr. LYON rose. The chairman determining the former to have the precedence,
Mr. HARPER observed, that it had been usual for the house to present an address in answer to the communications of the President. He said he had in his hand the resolution which had heretofore been adopted, which he should submit to the consideration of the committee. It was to the following effect:
"Resolved that a respectful Address be presented by the House of Representatives to the President of the United States, in answer to his Speech to both Houses of Congress at the commencement of the present session, containing assurances that the House will take into consideration the various and important matters recommended to their attention."
Mr. LYON said, he was opposed to a resolution of this kind. He had risen to have made a different one, but the preference had been given to the gentleman from South Carolina.
He wished to get rid of a debate of ten or fourteen days about the wording of an answer to the President's speech. He had it in contemplation to have returned an answer directly from the house, by appointing a committee to inform the President they were ready to go on with their business; as he wished also to get rid of the troublesome and greatly derided custom of turning out en masse to wait upon the President. If he were in order, he would read what he intended to have moved.
The chairman declaring it would be in order to read the proposition in his place, Mr. LYON read as follows:
"Resolved at the opinion of this Committee, that the various Subjects submitted to the consideration of Congress by the President of the United States, in his speech to both Houses at the commencement of the present session, ought to be taken into full and mature consideration by this House, and proceeded on with that due attention and dispatch, which their respective importance, and a just regard to the public interest may demand, and that a committee of members be appointed to assist on the President, and in the name of the House respectfully to assure him of its ready co-operation with the other departments of Government, in all such measures as may be deemed advisable for the public good, and to promote the peace, happiness, and welfare of the United States."
Mr. HARPER supposed it was not necessary to use any arguments to show the propriety of adopting the same resolution which had hitherto been thought proper. He believed the occasions for innovation should be evident and strong, before they were resorted to. He had never heard any reason, in private or in public, for departing from the rule which had been laid down by their predecessors. With respect to the propriety of this mode of proceeding, if it should be called in question, he doubted not that there were members present who would show that it was proper, and had been adopted after serious consideration; but the mode proposed having been the constant practice since the adoption of the present government, was a sufficient reason for continuing it. The gentleman from Vermont had said "it was a very troublesome and much derided ceremony." With respect to its being troublesome, that was the fault of gentlemen who were opposed to the measure. They might make objections to every sentiment in answer, and by that means produce a long debate; otherwise the business would not be a troublesome one. As to its being a derided ceremony, he knew gentlemen who had caused themselves to be subjects of derision by their attempts to deride it; but whether those attempts had redounded to their own honor, or made them appear ridiculous, he left every one to decide.
Mr. OTIS enquired whether the resolution of the gentleman just sat down was in order.
The CHAIRMAN replied, that the motion of the gentleman from S. Carolina must first be decided upon.
It was then put and carried by 52 votes in the affirmative.
The committee then rose and reported the resolution. The house took it up; when
Mr. HAVENS called for the yeas and nays; which having been agreed to,
Mr. VENABLE said, the yeas and nays having been determined to be taken, as he intended to vote in the negative, he thought it necessary to give his reasons for doing so. He did not wish to enter into a long discussion on the subject at present. It was well known, that the mode of proceeding in answering the address had occasioned considerable embarrassment in the House. It was not out of any disrespect to the chief magistrate, that he was opposed to it. The gentleman from South-Carolina had said, that except inconveniences had grown out of the practice, it ought not to be altered. If the gentleman would stand on this ground, he would pardon his vote. It was not from a wish to innovate, that he wished the custom departed from, but because it had been found to be attended with real inconveniences. It
was well known, that heretofore two or three weeks had been consumed in debating upon an answer to the speech, which he thought an unnecessary waste of time, and delay of public business. This he thought a serious evil, and a sufficient reason for departing from the former precedent, which was established at a time when this inconvenience was not felt. He was therefore, willing to change it.
Mr. LYON said, it did not argue much for the age we live in, that they were to follow customs, merely because they had been established, which was all the reason the gentleman from S. Carolina had given for adopting his resolution. He thought the gentleman last up had shown sufficient ground for departing from the old practice. He himself had attended to every argument he had heard in that house and out of it on the subject, in his favour, and he did not think them of any weight. He should wish to hear the reasons which gave rise to it. It was his opinion that they ought not to be bound by precedent, but every day endeavor to do better than they did the last.
The question was put, and the yeas and nays taken as follows:
YEAS. —Messrs. Allen, Baer, Baldwin, Bayard, Bullock, Chapman, T. Claiborn, Cochran, Coit, Craik, Dana, Dent, Edmond, Evans, Findley, A. Foster, D. Foster, J. Freeman, Glenn, Goodrich, Gordon, Griswold, Hanna, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Holmes, Holmer, Imlay, Jones, Livingston, Lyman, Machir, Matthews, Morgan, Morris, Otis, Isaac Parker, Pinkney, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Shepard, Sinnickson, Siggleaves, N. Smith, R. Sprigg, Swanwick, Thatcher, Thomas, Thompson, Tillinghast, Van Alen, Varnum, Wadsworth, J. Williams, R. Williams.—57.
NAYS. —Messrs. Bard, W. Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Dawson, Elmore, Galt, Harrison, Havens, Locke, Lyon, Maclean, M'Clenachan, New, W. Smith, Stanford, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Venable.—19.
Mr. LYON said, the house had now determined upon an address. He would move what he thought would be the proper form. [He then read the substance of his resolution.]
The SPEAKER said it was not now in order to say what the address should be. The gentleman might, after the committee was appointed, make his motion by way of instruction to the committee; or when the address should be reported, he might move his as a substitute.
Mr. LYON questioned the opinion of the speaker, as to his being out of order.
The SPEAKER declared he was so; if the gentleman still thought otherwise, he might appeal to the house.
Mr. LYON submitted, and a committee of five was appointed to draft an answer, viz. Messrs. Otis, Dawson, Rutledge, Bayard and Baldwin.
Mr. HARPER said, amongst the unfinished business of last session, there was a bill for the more effectual collection of certain internal revenues. He wished it to be committed to a committee of the whole.
Mr. GALLATIN said it was unusual to go into the consideration of a bill which originated in a former session, in this summary way.
The SPEAKER said he was about to observe, that the resolution of the committee of revival and unfinished business, which had been agreed to, did comprize bills: they must of course be proceeded with according to the rule of the house on that subject, which he read.
Mr. HARPER consented, and withdrew his motion.
Mr. HARPER gave notice, that on Monday next, he should move for leave to bring in a bill for establishing an uniform system of bankrupt laws for the United States.
Mr. VENABLE moved that a committee be appointed to consider whether any and what alterations are necessary in the law for regulating foreign coins. He said very considerable loss had been experienced in different parts of the country by foreign coins, particularly by French crowns, and he thought some regulation on this subject was immediately necessary.
Mr. MACON and Mr. HARRISON spoke of the necessity of the measure, and a committee of three was appointed.
Mr. FINLEY moved that the petition of Benjamin Wells, collector in the western part of Pennsylvania, for further redress for injury sustained by the insurrection, presented the other day, be referred to a select committee.
Mr. MACON objected to its being sent to a special committee on the same ground as when it was presented—Mr. HARTLEY spoke in favour of a select committee on account of the singularity of the case, and went into the merits of the claim—Mr. SIGGLEAVES wished it on account of difficulty, as the petitioner was waiting—Mr. COIT acknowledged the select committees were generally more favourable to claims than the standing committee, but he did not think this ought to make them depart from their usual practice, particularly as the rule of the house was express on this head—[He read it]—Mr. GALLATIN was in favour of a select committee, as the petition involved the question whether any farther relief ought to be granted to persons of this description. He did not with this because he was in favor of farther recompence, for he, and the people in his part of the country, thought there had been already more than sufficient granted. He wished the question, however, to come into discussion, and to have a decision; and as the committee of claims uniformly threw out all claims which were not founded upon some law, they would certainly throw out this, as it rather asked a favour, than demanded a right, he was in favour of its going into a select committee.
The question was put on reference to the committee of claims, and carried 38 to 37.
Mr. HARPER said, he should lay upon the
table some resolutions respecting the mode of taking evidence in contested elections. It would be recollected, he said, that the house had experienced great inconvenience for want of some fixed mode of taking evidence in such cases. Persons had been obliged to attend here for instructions, they had gone back to take the evidence, and before they could return, the session probably had closed. To remedy this inconvenience, it had been thought some permanent mode might be adopted, so as to prevent these double journeys, and consequent expenses. The motion which he now submitted, was brought forward in the session before last, but postponed for want of time.
The resolutions were read, and committed to a committee of the whole for Wednesday.
On motion, the house adjourned till Monday.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 25.
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A letter from London of the 30th Sept. received via Boston, informs that the Fair American, Treadwell, and the Star, Woodman, were to sail for this port, the first, on the 22d September, and the latter in a few days.
A small British squadron have destroyed in a Swedish harbor, a French ship of war. In consequence of this violation of their neutrality, the Swedes have taken the crew of the French vessel under their protection, arrested the British commodore, and put an embargo on his squadron. (Fed. Gaz.)
The magistrates of Coblenz have remonstrated against the lawless proceedings that have taken place there; and in consolation, the French (Generous souls) say they will save them the trouble of taking care of the policy of the city, and promise protection to the advocates of the Cis Rhinane republic.
The Introductory Lecture, to the Course of Anatomy, will be delivered at the Medical School in 5th street, at one o'clock next Monday.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
 ARRIVED DAY  Ship Commerce, Wescott, Liverpool 80  Dominick Terry, De Hart, Lisbon 50  Brig Ariel, Gardiner, St. Croix 21  Neutrality, King, London 137  United States fct'ry Hamdallah, Prince, [Baltimore] 15  Sloop Polly, Farrington, Boston 8  Polly, Gladding, Rhode-Island 11  CLEARED  Armed British ship Niger, Thouars, Port-au-Prince  Capt. Wescott spoke, Oct. 28, lat. 40, 48, long. 57, 16, the ship Birmingham Packet, Kelley, from Havre for this port, all well. 
Providence, Nov. 18.
Thursday evening arrived the brig Sally, capt. Donnison, in 16 days from Turks-Island. He informs, that a Liverpool ship from the coast of Africa, with 300 slaves, had arrived off the West-India islands—the slaves had risen on the crew, and killed all except two seamen. The brig Robert, capt. Hutchins of Charleston, on her passage from Bolton for Jamaica, was chased and bro't to by the above ship, perhaps with a view to obtain provisions or water, when captain Hutchins, from an apprehension of meeting fate of the ships company, quitted the brig and took to his long boat. He arrived at Turkey's island with his crew, two days before capt. Donnison failed.
Baltimore, Nov. 21.
Captain Mann, of the ship Adelaide, has politely favored us with the following articles:—
 Vessels left at Rotterdam, September 28.  Ship George Washington, Donaldson, Baltimore timore  Lexington, M'Kinley, Alexandria, ready to sail  Union, Nutting, Boston  Brig Hazard, Robinson, do.  Hariott, Dean, do.  October 6, parted with the brig Bride, captain Quandrill, from Rotterdam bound to Philadelphia.  October 10th, spoke brig William, captain Wells, from Baltimore bound to Havre de-Grace, out 5 weeks, lat. 48, 49, long. 7, 20, W.  November 3d, spoke the barque Mars, captain Fowler, from St. Ubes, out 4 days, bound to Philadelphia, lat. 36, 15, N. long. 63, 0, W.  November 9th, spoke the ship Eliza, captain Fuhrwerk, from Bremen bound to Baltimore, out 85 days, lat. 36, 42, long. 70, 30, W.  Arrived this day, ship John, captain Dangerfield, from Liverpool for Norfolk, lat. 46, long. 32. Same day, ship Indian Chief, captain Sawyer, from Batavia for London.  Brig Hannah, captain Beard, from Amsterdam for Philadelphia, lat. 41, 30, long. 51. 
By this day's Mail.
BALTIMORE, November 21.
Yesterday arrived, in the ship Adelaide, from Rotterdam, lieut. George Izard, of the corps of artillery and engineers.—Mr. Izard, we understand, is charged with dispatches for our government.
[Translated for the FEDERAL GAZETTE.]
MILAN, September 8.
We are on the eve of learning the greatest events, peace, or the most active renewal of hostilities against the Imperialists. General Buonaparte has just passed in review all the divisions of his army, and found them in them in the best order—animated by the same feelings, he said, "Soldiers, in two months an honourable peace will recall you to your fire sides, or you will be once more in the heart of Austria, or under the walls of Vienna." The French warriors cordially viewed either perspective. Meanwhile, Buonaparte is lodged in a castle of the ancient Doge of Venice, Manini , in the environs of Codroipo, and not far from Udina, where are the plenipotentiaries of Austria.
Before his departure for Udina, he added a new member, the citizen Brehi, formerly employed in the war offices to the directory of our republic, declaring, that he "believed the little experience of those in administration rendered this aid necessary." We still flatter ourselves with the greatest hope of peace, as we are assured that gen. Buonaparte believes he may dispense with the divisions of generals Joubert and Massena, by ordering them to the interior of France to pacify, they say, and keep down the departments of the South, ready to declare in favor of royalty.—The French troops in quarter at Mantua have committed all kinds of excesses; they have pillaged the citizens and the inhabitants of the country, and carried off almost every necessary of life.—The commanders have at last rendered justice to the numerous complaints addressed from every quarter and given orders for no soldiers to leave their barracks. Murmuring at this order, some companies revolted, and they were obliged to call in the cavalry and some cannon to reduce the mutineers; a dozen of soldiers were shot and some officers were degraded. Gen. Leclerc shewed on this occasion much wisdom and firmness.
This day all is quiet, and the discipline constantly observed by the army of Italy, will not give way to insubordination and anarchy. A person named Giardinetti, who levied contributions in Italy, in the name and authority of Buonaparte, which he had nevertheless not received, was beheaded here on the 22d August. The ci-devant marquis d'Entragues, who was kept here a prisoner, but to whom many favours were granted on his parole d'honneur, has fled with a woman, said actually to be his wife.
This is the fame d'Entragues, the manuscript of whom was published on the events of the 18th Fructidor, (September 4.) Extract of a letter from Vienna—September 9. "The day before yesterday, M. de Kresky, who left Udina the 5th inst. arrived here as messenger extraordinary from the marquis di Gallo, with dispatches. We do not learn that he has brought any thing concerning the result of the definitive negotiations.—Our plenipotentiaries they say, insist always on the express accomplishment of Leoben, touching Mantua. The French plenipotentiaries appear more tractable in virtue of their new instruction, unless new circumstances cause a second change. Gen. Buonaparte has ordered a great number of troops to march towards the Venetian territories. Our army in Italy is in a most respectable state. In both armies the reigning diseases have diminished since the great heats have moderated."
B E E F.
Prime Beef, fit for India voyages, for sale by WILLIAM SHEAFFE, No. 168, High-street. Also, about fifteen hundred weight of Bees-Wax. Nov. 21, 1797. dtf.
A farm for sale,
IN Perth Amboy in the state of New-Jersey, one of four hundred acres, including a proper proportion of meadow, of arable and wood land, and full marsh. There is on the premises, a good apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees, it is well watered with springs and brooks, it is bounded on two sides with navigable waters and has a good mill site, its situation is healthy and pleasant, commanding a view of the navigation of Perth Amboy and its environs, and convenient to the finest fish and oysters in their proper season, it abounds with natural manure from which, with the advantages of the salt marsh by applying the hay therefrom to the keeping of stock, may at a small expense, be enriched to a great degree and rendered one of the first grazing farms in the state, it is well calculated for a farmer or a gentleman's seat, having several eligible sites for building. This farm will be sold together or divided, as may suit a purchaser, at private sale, or if not sold, will be set up at public auction on Tuesday the nineteenth day of December next, at the house of Robert Raittome, inn-keeper in Perth Amboy, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises by application to John or Matthias Halsted at Perth Amboy, from whom or from the Hon. Jonathan Dayton, Esq. speaker of the house of representatives of the United States now in Philadelphia, from Matthias Williamson, jun. Esq. or Mr. Samuel Smith at Elizabeth-Town further information may be obtained,—and who are possessed of maps of the farm. Perth Amboy, Nov. 16, 1797. 25-codtr3D
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in cuble and half tiers Boudeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one baghead of paint brushes. N. & F. Frazier. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. dm. *18w3t
ON MONDAY EVENING, Nov. 27,
AT O'NEILL'S HOTEL,
Messrs. CHALMERS & WILLIAMSON,
Will present the citizens with a new species of
entertainment, called
The Tablet,
OR, JUST IN TIME.
Consisting of Readings, Recitations and Songs, Readings and Recitations, Serious and Comic, by Mr. CHALMERS.
Singing—By Mr. WILLIAMSON, (being his first appearance in public in this city.)
Sele't pieces of Music and Accompaniments on the Piano Forte, by Mr. B. CARR.
Particulars will be given in a future advertisement. To begin precisely at half past six o'clock. November 25.
To the Inhabitants of the United States.
SINCE the knowledge of medicine, none has ever
proved so astonishingly efficacious, to universally
esteemed, or to which the afflicted with
Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Lumbago,
Palsy, Sprains, Bruises and Chilblains, may look
for relief with so much confidence, as
Whitbread's essence of Mustard.
This extraordinary Medicine very soon affords the wished for relief, "even to the aged in cases it most desperate." For these substantial reasons it is patronised by all ranks of people in England.
From the great number of communications constantly received by Mr. JOHNSON, he is under the necessity (in laying them before the world) of abridging their contents; the following letters (although curtailed) are to very important, and the signatures so very respectable, that he conceives he should be doing injustice to Whitbread's Essence of Mustard , were he to withhold them from public inspection.
Letter from Mrs. Mills, House-keeper to the Duke of Cumberland.
Sir, Nov. 1, 1795.
A most inveterate Rheumatism and Lumbago (occasioned by laying in a damp bed, when at Brussels, in the suit of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cumberland) has afflicted me eighteen years. I have employed the first medical gentlemen in London, and (although I derived no benefit) am bound to acknowledge my gratitude to several of the nobility, who knew my deplorable situation, and humanely sent me their physicians. I have also tried most advertised medicines. At length, Sir, after eighteen years excruciating torture, a few bottles of your Whitbread's Essence of Mustard , have, I thank God, restored me to the inestimable blessings of health and permanent ease. Yours, much obliged, No. 134, Jermyn-street, St. James's. S. MILLS.
Copy of a letter from G. Countess, Esq., Captain of His Majesty's Ship the Dedalus.
Sir, Spithhead, Nov. 8, 1795.
As I expect to sail in a few days, I beg you will immediately forward me a dozen of Whitbread's Essence of Mustard . It gives me considerable satisfaction to inform you, I have myself experienced its good effects, and have in several instances of Rheumatism, Sprains, and Bruises, witnessed its astonishing efficacy. I think you would consult your own interest, by appointing it to be sold at Portsmouth, and all other seaports; for you may rest assured, when this invaluable specific becomes generally known, not an Officer in His Majesty's Navy will go to sea without it. Yours, &c. G. COUNTESS.
Sir, Dec. 20, 1795.
A severe stroke of the Palsy, six months ago, deprived me of my speech, and the use of one side. In this desperate situation, Whitbread's Essence of Mustard was very strongly recommended, and, I thank God as successfully applied. By persevering in its use a short time, I was completely restored, and continue to enjoy the full and perfect use of my faculties, although near eighty years of age. Yours, W. FRANCIS, No. 14, Arabella-row, Pimlico.
* Mr. Francis has held a public situation at the Guildhall in the city of Westminster, many years, and is well known to the generality of the respectable inhabitants.
Letter from A. McCan Esq., Capt. of the 60th regiment, dated Fort George, Guernsey,
Sir, Jan. 4, 1797.
Upwards of five years past I have been afflicted with a most violent Rheumatic Affection in my head, which has baffled the skill of the most eminent Physicians; some months since I was induced to try your Whitbread's Essence of Mustard . I am now happy to inform you, it has done me essential service, and I think it necessary to declare, no other medicine ever gave me the smallest degree of relief. I am with regard, yours, &c. &c. Capt. 60th Regt. A. MCCAN.
Sir, August, 1795.
Mr. Middleton, of Chesterfield-street, St. Mary le-bone was so severely afflicted with the Rheumatic Gout, as to be unable to move in my bed for six months; his limbs were enormously swelled, and at length from an excessive pain, became quite black. In this distressing situation he was induced to try your Whitbread's Essence of Mustard ; the effect far exceeded the most sanguine expectation, his pain was immediately alleviated, and his limbs returned to their natural colour; his appetite restored, and in a very short time he was enabled to leave his bed and walk with crutches; and by a few weeks perseverance, was completely restored to the full enjoyment of perfect health.

Canal Lottery---No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 22nd 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 these, the City of Washington, No. II. and Pateron Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had 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.
From Marfeilles.
THE CARGO Of the Swedish barque Gulstavus Adolphus, from Marfeilles, consisting of the following articles, is discharging at Mr. Latimer's wharf, and for sale by the subscribers BRANDY, well flavored, of 2, 3 & 4th proof Claret, in cases Frontignac Wine, in cases of 30 bottles Olive Oil, of a superior quality, in barks of 6 and 12 bottles Capers Olives Almonds Dry Verdigris Writing Paper Umbrellas (Silk) of 28, 30 and 32 inches Taffeties Long and short white Kid Gloves for Women Silk Stockings Handkerchiefs, in imitation of Madras Artificial Flowers and Garlands Orbick Feathers Ribbons Perfumery Scented Hair-Powder and Pomatum Manna in forts Cream Tartar. BENJAMIN MORGAN & ROBERT ANDREWS. September 27. cost
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG, No. 42, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8 vo. price 3 dollars. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dollar 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dollar 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Pasteboards, Sheathing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24—3aw6w
WALKER & KENNEDY,
No. 73, South Front Street, HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogsheads of prime Georgia Tobacco, ALSO, 50 Pipes of Bordeaux Brandy, 10 Pipes of old Port Wine. Oct. 27. 1aw6f
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 6 to 19 by 14. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-streets. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia, June 9. 1797. 1awmwf THOMAS HERMAN LEUFFER, North Fifth Street, corner of North alley, No. 34. HAS FOR SALE, EXCELLENT red Bordeaux Wine in cases and boxes, six years old White Graves Wine in cases Ticklenburgs Ruffia Sail Cloths Ravens Duck Bag Linen Hollins Diaper and Table Cloth Empty hogs Common German Cloth An assortment of black coloured Ribbons Fine German Laces About twelve tons Ruffia clean Hemp Clover Seed Italian Soap, in small boxes, for family use Window Glass Aug. 29—22w
For sale or to be let on ground-rent.
Admirable 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 continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses are the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a 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. mkwtf
This Day is Published,
By Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers; Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Not-pressed, By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions
Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, LL. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3/4ths of a dollar. February 6. mwf
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut Street, INFORMS those who wish to resort to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1250 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. coin nov. 15.
LAW BOOKS,
Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connection in Dublin, they are enabled to sell their editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vesey, Junr's Reports in Chancery, 2 v. 8. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Pleyer's Proofs Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Dues; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 2d part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.
The History of Pennsylvania,
By ROBERT PROUD, IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZACHARIAH POULSON, Jun. No. 80, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 2aw6f
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
And for sale by THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, fourth Second-street, EVENINGS AT HOME; OR, THE JUVENILE BUDGET OPENED. Consisting of a variety of Miscellaneous Pieces for their instruction and amusement of YOUNG PERSONS—Six Volumes handsomely printed and bound up in two volumes, price Two Dollars. The variety and excellence of these pieces are such, that the book needs only to be known to be universally esteemed one of the most valuable publications that can be put into the hands of young persons. "Delightful talk to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To breathe the enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast." THOMPSON. August 24. mwf
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, fourth Second-street, Letters and Conversations, Between several Young Ladies, on improving and interesting subjects. Translated from the Dutch of Madame de Genlis, with alterations and improvements. Printed on fine paper, and neatly bound. Price one dollar. AMIDST the tide of modern Romances, painting tales of extraordinary distress, or of desperate or artful villainy, which "harrow up the soul," and which it would be for the honor of young ladies to be ignorant of, this little book comes forward to solicit notice, where, in a variety of incidents, not exceeding the bounds of real life, the proper, because elegant and natural dignity and importance of the Female character is exhibited in an interesting point of view, and presents examples of real and attainable excellence. The publisher was so much pleased with the perusal, that he was persuaded he should do a pleasing service to the community by sending it into circulation. August 24—mwf
Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum Parchment and Paper.
A FEW copies of the above act, may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street. July 19.
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg and Sunbury
STAGES.
THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which was for some time subsisting between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but not as M. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justified in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippensburg, or any other place. Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Wimer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert. The above company, who are simply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established. For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Monday.
WILLIAM GEER.
Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferris, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia.
A Negro Man.
FOR SALE, the unexpired term (four years) of a stout, healthy, active negro Man. He is by trade a Cooper, was brought up when a boy to the farming business, is a good ploughman, under the care and management of horses, and is a good driver. He has lately been employed in painting a new house and paints well—he is good tempered, and believed to be very honest, fold partly for want of employ, but more for being addicted to liquor—For terms apply to No. 12, Dock street, near Spruce street. Nov. 6. 4
THE PHILADELPHIA, ALFON, and TUCKERTON MAIL STAGE.
THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Alston, Buxle, Hampton, Speersville, and Martha Furnace, Wading River, Milford, and the town of Tuckerton, in New-Jersey, to go once a week, and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the conveyance of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. Daniel Cooper's Ferry, and lodge that night at Fort Bodine's, at Longacoming; and on or about Friday, at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Caleb Evans's, innkeeper, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles, (from the Atlantic 6, and from the Rappahannock Plains 7 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passage boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warfield's house, on Tuckerton's Island, adjoining the Atlantic, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to bathe; the postman who is subject to regulate himself with freedom and fitness, may at this place be highly gratified, there being at almost every season of the year, first and fifth in abundance. The Stage on its return, starts from the aforesaid C. Evans's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfasts at John Bodine's, at Wading River Bridge, lodge that night at Longacoming, and at 1 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, arrive at the aforesaid Cooper's Ferry. It is presumed that no route of equal distance will be left expensive, or furnish travellers with a greater variety of amusement, as Tuckerton, but how the curiosity of seeing on the road, a number of capital furnaces and forges, and one shining mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or factors, of any of the aforesaid iron works, are facilitated to encourage and support the Stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the convenience by which will much delight their visit. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid Daniel Cooper's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lb. of baggage, Two Dollars; for every passenger per mile, Four Cents—150 lb. of baggage equal to a passenger. Phase of letters, newspapers, &c. will be decidedly low. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Oct. 5—2aw6f
The Norfolk Mail STAGE.
THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the fifth day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, so good a road in America. August 11. dnm. cost.
Erskine's View of the War.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second street, [Price 37 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15.
STATE TRIALS.
Sold by W. YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, South Second-street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General—in one large 8 vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationary, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback he is exported. July 7—
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II.
For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 40 do. 250 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,239 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the last drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centrepieces of our outer court buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real proceeds given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. SAMUEL BLODGETT. S. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
THE PHILADELPHIA, ALFON, and TUCKERTON MAIL STAGE.
THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Alston, Buxle, Hampton, Speersville, and Martha Furnace, Wading River, Milford, and the town of Tuckerton, in New-Jersey, to go once a week, and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the conveyance of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. Daniel Cooper's Ferry, and lodge that night at Fort Bodine's, at Longacoming; and on or about Friday, at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Caleb Evans's, innkeeper, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles, (from the Atlantic 6, and from the Rappahannock Plains 7 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passage boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warfield's house, on Tuckerton's Island, adjoining the Atlantic, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to bathe; the postman who is subject to regulate himself with freedom and fitness, may at this place be highly gratified, there being at almost every season of the year, first and fifth in abundance. The Stage on its return, starts from the aforesaid C. Evans's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfasts at John Bodine's, at Wading River Bridge, lodge that night at Longacoming, and at 1 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, arrive at the aforesaid Cooper's Ferry. It is presumed that no route of equal distance will be left expensive, or furnish travellers with a greater variety of amusement, as Tuckerton, but how the curiosity of seeing on the road, a number of capital furnaces and forges, and one shining mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or factors, of any of the aforesaid iron works, are facilitated to encourage and support the Stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the convenience by which will much delight their visit. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid Daniel Cooper's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lb. of baggage, Two Dollars; for every passenger per mile, Four Cents—150 lb. of baggage equal to a passenger. Phase of letters, newspapers, &c. will be decidedly low. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Oct. 5—2aw6f
The Norfolk Mail STAGE.
THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the fifth day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, so good a road in America. August 11. dnm. cost.
Erskine's View of the War.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second street, [Price 37 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15.
STATE TRIALS.
Sold by W. YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, South Second-street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General—in one large 8 vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationary, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback he is exported. July 7—
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II.
For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 40 do. 250 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,239 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the last drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centrepieces of our outer court buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real proceeds given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. SAMUEL BLODGETT. S. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
For Sale,
That well known place, called VANDERKITT'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. May 24. 3aw6f
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies.
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th. 1797. yrmwf
Just Published,
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Carey, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents in boards. New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. 4c
Philadelphia, Oct. 13.
THE subscribers inform their friends and customers in town and country, that their stores are now open in the city, and others are daily opening, and that from the present appearance of the prevailing disorder have reason to hope, their friends may shortly come to the city with perfect safety. By several late arrivals, numbers have received fresh supplies of GOODS. Robert Smith & Co. P. W. Gallaudet & Co. John Davis & Co. Sigourney & French. Neill & Smith, George Dobson, Willberger and Smith, Thomas Ryerson, Alex. Bissland and Co., T. R. Hardenberg. Jacob Sperry and Co. John Smith and Co. Owen & Fona. Jones, Thomas Orr, Kepple & Zantinger, William Barker & Co. Adam Zantinger, Thomas Armas & Son. John Price, J. Miller, jun. and Co. Benjamin & J. Johnson. Oct. 14.
POYNTELL'S
Paper Hangings Manufactory, No. 70, Chestnut-street, Where he has for Sale, A VERY extensive stock, of every colour, and of the most approved patterns, suitable for every part of a house, with great variety of borders to suit. —also— A handsome assortment of the most fashionable Silver Grounds London and Paris Papers, and very best plain Green and plain Blue, With Panel Papers and a rich variety of Borders. November 1. cost
Will be Landed,
From on board the ship Adire, Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg. 20 bales white Ruffia clean Hemp 2 casks Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER,
BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bordeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bordeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases Medoc wine, in do. Sauterne, do. Entitled to Drawback. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first of December next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Nine acres of LAND, now or late in the County of Washington, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and on the waters of Trefl and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run—These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and were patented early in 1797, except 3700 acres or thereabouts, which were patented in 1792. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, for the residue a credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 3aw6f
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first of December, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or late, in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 3aw6f
PEALE'S MUSEUM.
THIS valuable