Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-01-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1347.]
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
INFORMATION.
IF ANN BURNS, who came to Philadelphia from Bristol, in the ship FOUR FRIENDS, captain Waddell, in May last, will apply to Jesse and Robert Waln, she will receive very agreeable and interesting information. Dec. 31.
FOUND,
At the Daneing Assembly, last Thursday evening, 20th inst. a GOLD BRACELET.—The owner may have it by applying at this office. December 31.
The Elephant,
Now exhibited, was bought for Ten Thousand Dollars.
He is 3 years old, 6 feet high, growing to 18 feet. He eats 150 weight a-day, and drinks a barrel of water; he has drunk some days forty bottles of porter, drawing the corks with his trunk.
He is perfectly inoffensive; travels loose, at the rate of five miles an hour, and is the greatest curiosity ever brought to this Continent.
He is to be seen 'till the 15th of January, in Market-street between Third and Fourth-streets, at a quarter of a dollar, that every one may see him—after which time the former price of half a dollar will be resumed.
He will leave Philadelphia as soon as the weather will permit. December 31.
WANTED,
A MECHANIC, to erect Spinning and Weaving Machines by water, such as are used at my manufactory—Apply to JAMES DAVENPORT, No. 401, North Front-street.
N.B. None need apply but a complete mechanic, and a man of stability. Globe Mill, December 29, 1796.
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to ascertain, whether a certain EDWARD NEVILL, by trade a Stone-Cutter, or Brick-Layer, who quitted Ireland in 1783, or 1784, and came into this Country, (it is supposed to Philadelphia) about four years since, be living or dead. As this intelligence is of the highest importance, it will be thankfully received, by GEO. DAVIS, No. 313, High-street w & f m
December 31.
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting, For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street. December 15.
FOR SALE,
The fast-sailing Schooner ORION; Seventy tons burthen; fifteen months old; her frame is of the best of white oak; she is a faithful built vessel, handsomely finished off and well found in every particular; is ready to receive a cargo on board, and can be put to sea without any expense on her hull, sails or rigging; she flows six hundred barrels; has a handsome cabin and steerage, and a half deck which will flow from twenty-five to eighty barrels; has been newly caulked, grained and painted. For terms apply to BENJAMIN RHODES, At No. 170, corner of Market and Fifth-streets, Or to the Captain on board said Schooner at Mifflin's Wharf, or Yardley's wharf, adjoining Chestnut-street wharf; where there is for sale
Excellent pickled Salmon in barrels, the best of American Mels Beef, and some very excellent Boston manufactured Chocolate. December 26.
For Sligo and Killibegs,
The American Ship NANCY, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to William Bell;
Who has for sale,
4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens 25 Pipes Brandy Madeira Wine; Indigo, Russia Mats. Also, A few barrels Prime IRISH BEEF, PORK, OATMEAL, &c. November 11, 1796. m w f f
FOR SALE,
THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. If the MARY is not sold in a few days, she will take freight for Hamburg. Apply as above. October 31.
For Sale, or Charter,
The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792, of live oak and red cedar, and was sheathed 13 months ago, she has just had a compleat outfit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expense. For terms apply to Philip Nicklin & Co.
Who have for sale on board said vessel,
27 casks of fine yellow paint. 9 boxes and 12 bundles of writing slates. 1 box ink stands and note presses. 14 bales of sail canvas.
And on hand,
Imperial Hyson, and, } TEAS. Souchong 40,000 pieces Nankeens of the best quality. 19 tubs Quickilver. 2 chests Bannano handkerchiefs. A few chests Manchester goods well assorted in Cor-duroy, thickets, Ginghams, Mullinets, Dimities, &c. 3 boxes black sewing silk. 180 crates Queens ware well assorted. 10 tons sheet lead. Nails assorted, flat and sharp points. London Particular, } Madeira Wine in pipes London Market, } and hogheads. New-York Market, } 40 pipes and 10 hogheads Teneriffe wine. 8 tiers Snake Root. 20 logs Mahogany. Nov. 7. tth & f f
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company.
A Meeting of the Stockholders for the Election of a President, Managers, and other officers, will be held at the Company's office on Monday the 9th Jan. next, at 10 o'clock. By the Board.
December 8, 1796. WM. GOVETT, Sec'y. iawtfj.dtg.h
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third-street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.
Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it.
N.B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m & w f
Lottery and Broker's Office,
No. 64, South Second-street.
TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery.
Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mth
SALT PETRE.
A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street. November 5.
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. SULE, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August, in the Schooner Jane, is in Philadelphia, he is requested to call on Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut-street, who will give him some information of importance. December 24, 1796.
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, SOUTH THIRD-STREET,
Has received per the Diana, from London,
Clouded and striped Spanish Swansdown
Clouded Erminets and Molekins
Striped do. and do.
Figured Manillas
Scarlet figured Erminets
Printed Florinets
Do. Cassimets and Cashmeres
Superfine printed Quiltings, newest patterns
Also, per different arrivals,
A large and general assortment of Dry Goods, Suitable to the present and approaching season. November 5. dtf
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land,
WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-street. October 31. m w f f
FOR SALE,
At Whitesides' Tea Ware-House,
No. 99, North Second-street.
Imperial } Hyson Skia. Hyson, } Fresh Teas. } Souchong, Young Hyson, } } Bohea Dec. 9. strawm.
INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday the 9th January next, at 11 o'clock.—And agreeably to the act of incorporation a statement of the affairs of the company, will then be laid before them. SAMUEL W. FISHER, Sec'y. Philadelphia, December 19, 1796. dt 9th Jan.
Imported from London & Liverpool,
EARTHEN WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted
Wine Bottles in hampers
Window Glass of all sizes
Two cases of stationery
One chest of yellow Jesuits Bark
Two cases of Roll Arnetta
A small consignment of Rose Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Broad-cloths, Coatings, Plains, &c.
Paints of various colors.
Basket salt in hogheads.
Also on hand,
Madeira wine, very old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks
Holland gin in pipes, first quality
Anchors of different sizes
A few trunks of ladies French shoes assorted
Silk nankeen, &c.
Likewise an assortment of Dutch goods, consisting of Osnabergs, tickenbergs, bed-ticks, stripes, checks, Morlaix linen, platillas, ravens duck, Britanias, &c.
And for sale by the package only by Thomas & John Ketland. Walnut-street Wharf. Nov. 15. eotf
Imported in the late arrivals from Europe and the West-Indies,
Holland Gin, in pipes
Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum
Martique Molasses, in hogheads
Choice old Lisbon Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks
London Particular & London Market Madeira Wine, in pipes, half-pipes and quarter-casks
Malmsey Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks
Teneriffe Wine, in pipes
Russia & Flemish Sheetings and Ravens Duck, in cases
Window Glass, 8 by 10, in boxes
Coffee Mills and Straw Knives, in cases
Mill Saws and Cross-cut Saws, in boxes
Also, on hand,
A few chests of Bohea Tea; Jesuits Bark; Assafetida and Tapioca; and a few bales of Coffees, Baftas, Gurrabs, Bandanna and Mullin Handkerchiefs, and a complete assortment of 5-4 and 6-4 Bouling Cloths. For Sale by Pragers & Co. d & w m & h a m
October 20
A few hogheads of choice N.E. Rum, and a quantity of LARD, for sale; Enquire at No. 71, North Water-street. December 24. dtw
December 24. dtw
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c.
This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Folsick, from London,
And FOR SALE by
GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE,
Corner of Walnut and Second-streets,
A most capital and extensive Assortment of
GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS,
ROOTS, &c. &c.
Among which are,
Five kinds Asparagus Three kinds Cresses
Four Bercocou Twelve Onion
Twenty-five Beans Thirteen Radish
Six Beets Fifteen Turnip
Eleven Brocoli Fifteen Peas
Twenty-six Cabbage Six Savoy
Six Carrot Four Parsnip
Three Cauliflower Twenty-three Melon
Five Celery Twenty-one Lettuce
Tea Cucumber
Common Lemon Thyme
Cured leaf and sprigged Parsley
Pot Marjoram
Balm Thyme Mangel Wurtzel
Leek Kail Shallots
Rape Seed Rye Grass Saint Foin Lucerne
Red and white Clover Timothy, &c. &c.
With a curious collection of the most esteemed
FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS,
Being the most extensive ever imported into this city.
The above are from a capital Seedman in London, and are warranted fresh and good.
Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17. dtf
Just Landing,
At South-street-wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Lodge, from St. Petersburg,
The following Goods:
Russia Sail Duck, fifth quality!
Do. Sheetings do.
Do. Diaper.
Do. Huckaback.
Do. Crash.
Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English five.
Do. White Candle Tallow.
Do. White Soap in small boxes.
Do. Cordage of fine yarn.
Ravens Duck.
Hinglass, 4ft and 6ft. and fort.
Hair Hair uncurled.
Russia Bar Iron.
Do. Hoop Iron.
Do. Nail Rods.
10 Tons Oakum and Junk.
St. Petersburg Clean Hemp: For Sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. October 12. dtf
Old London particular Madeira Wine,
Landing from on board the barque Eagle, Capt. Bates, and for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves. November 29. codtf
Cheap French China.
THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too immediate in the manufactures, give notice that they will sell at prime cost the remaining stock on hand, consisting of
Desert Sets,
Tea-Table Sets
Separate Cops and Saucers
Groupes and Figures
Alabaster Vases
Looking Glasses, in gilt frames,
Besides India Japan'd Toilet Desks, Chairs, Tables and Quadrille Boxes. PASQUIER & Co. No. 91, South Second-street. December 5th. ttf
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co.
An Invoice of Cordage,
Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27. dtf
NOTICE.
Those Gentlemen who hold any of the undermentioned Notes or Drafts (whether due or not) are requested to meet at the City-Tavern on WEDNESDAY NEXT, at 6 o'clock in the evening; at which time an arrangement will be proposed which it is expected will be satisfactory to the holders.
Edward Fox's notes in favor of James Greenleaf.
James Greenleaf's notes in favor of Edward Fox.
James Greenleaf's drafts on Edward Fox.
Abraham Dubois's note to Edward Fox. Edward Fox's note to Abraham Dubois. James Greenleaf's drafts on Abraham Dubois. At the request of a major part of the Gentlemen interested. EDWARD FOX. December 29. dtw
New-England Rum, Salmon, Beef, Chocolate, Rice, Boston mould and dipt Candles, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, a few barrels of Cyder, and a few quintals of excellent Table CODFISH—for sale by
Ezekiel Hall, No. 42, North Water-street. December 14th, 1796.
Just Arrived,
Per Schooner Daphne, Captain Morse, from Am-Cayes,
A Cargo of SUGAR and COFFEE.
Also, per brig Betsy, Captain White, from the Isle of France,
72 Hogheads, 1 puncheon, and 25 canisters, of Batavia Sugar
45 Hogheads Pepper of Malabar
65,000 lb. Coffee
23,000 Cotton
4,000 Indigo—For Sale by F. Coppinger, No. 221, South Front-street. December 21.
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET,
65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine,
Imported by the Eagle.
WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30. w & f
Bank of Pennsylvania.
A Meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, at the Bank, December 29th, 1796, was unanimously resolved, That, from the information this day given by the Board of Directors, and the Documents exhibited, the Stockholders do fully approve the conduct of the Directors; and that the thanks of this meeting be returned to the said Directors for their activity, zeal, and successful exertions in the discharge of their duties in relation to the abuses lately practised upon this Institution.
Resolved, That the foregoing Resolution be published in the Newspapers of this city.
EDWARD SHIPPEN, Chairman.
BENJAMIN CHEW, Jr. Secretary. Dec. 30. §3t
Women's Cloaks,
GEORGE DOBSON,
No. 25, South Third-street,
Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Folsick, via London, an assortment of
Scarlet
Drab
Purple and Pearl
Cloaks trimmed with fur and ermine. December 15. §
A Gold Watch was Found
A few days ago, in the lower part of Second-street. The owner, on calling at No. 127 in said street, and proving it to be his or hers by a description in writing, may receive it on paying for this advertisement. December 29.

NEW THEATRE.
ON MONDAY EVENING, January 23, Will be presented, An HISTORICAL TRAGEDY, (Written by Shakespeare) called
RICHARD III.
Henry IV, Prince Edward, Duke of York, Duke of Gloster, Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Richmond, Duke of Norfolk, Ratcliffe, Catesby, Trellick, Earl of Oxford, Lieut. of the Tower, Lord Stanley, Lord Mayor, Tyrrel, Queen Elizabeth, Lady Ann, Duchess of York, Mr. Warren, Miss L'Esrange, Master L'Esrange, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Wignoll, Mr. Moreton, Mr. Francis, Mr. Morris, Mr. Darley, jun., Mr. Fox, Mr. Blissett, Mr. Warrell, jun., Mr. L'Esrange, Mr. Warrell, Mr. Morgan, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. L'Esrange
End of the Tragedy, A Scotch Pantomimical Ballet, (composed by Mr. Byrn) called,
The New-Year's Gift;
Or, Highland Frolicks.
Sandy, Jamie, Young Pedlar, Father Gibby, Mother Gibby, Poggie, Annie, Mr. Byrn, Mr. Warrell, jun., Master Bates, Mr. Blissett, Mr. Francis, Miss Milbourne, Mrs. Byrn
Highland Lads and Lasses—Messrs. Doctor, J. Darley, Mitchell, T. Warrell, Macdonald, Morgan, M. Poignand, M. Lavancy—Mrs. Harvey, mrs. Mechtler, mrs. Doctor, miss Oldfield, miss Anderson, mlle. Sophie, and miss L'Esrange.
To which will be added a FARCE called
Animal Magnetism.
Marquis De Lancy, La Fleur, Doctor, Picard, Francois, Jeffery, Constance, Lisette, Mr. Moreton, Mr. Harwood, Mr. Francis, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Warrell, jun., Mr. Blissett, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Francis
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit one Dollar, and Gallery, half a dollar. Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-store, No. 50 High-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS,
Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
MR. FENNELL
Respectfully informs the Public, that On TUESDAY EVENING, January 3, at 7 o'clock, Will be delivered,
(FIRST PART) PREFATORY OBSERVATIONS, Including selections, from Dr. Young—on TIME, MAN, LIES.
(SECOND PART) THE EFFECTS OF SORROW, Exemplified in
The Distresses of a Daughter, The Prisoner, Maria, 1st and 2nd parts, The Beggar's Petition, M'Kenzie, Sterne, Sterne, Dr. Percival
(THIRD PART) THE EFFECTS OF VIRTUE, Exemplified in
The Picture of a Good Man, The Country Clergyman, Domestic Happinefs, Young, Goldsmith, Thompson
With Occasional Remarks on the Authors.
Subscriptions are received by Mr. Zachariah Poulson, jun. at the Library, where the Ladies and Gentlemen who may be inclined to honor the undertaking with their patronage, are respectfully requested to send their names and receive their tickets.
Occasional admission tickets to be had of Mr. Poulson, jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, South Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-street.
To be Rented,
A Large Vault and Cellar,
That will contain 200 pipes, situate in Walnut between Fourth and Fifth-streets. Also a COACH-HOUSE and STABLE, with Stalls for five horses. N. B. Goods Stored by the month. Enquire of Benjamin W. Morris. November 30. mwfr2
Dancing.
MR. FRANCIS of the New-Theatre, in conjunction with Mr. BYRN, late Ballet-master, and principal dancer of Covent-Garden Theatre, London, now of the New Theatre in this city, opened their Academy at Mr. Oellers Hotel, on Tuesday, December 13, where they propose to teach, in the most new and approved methods, Dancing in its various useful and ornamental branches.
Mr. Byrn's recent attention to the dances of London and Paris will enable him to complete this branch of education in his scholars in the most finished style. Favorite Scotch reels will also engage their particular attention.
The days of teaching for their young pupils are Thursdays and Saturdays, from three o'clock in the afternoon till six—and on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from six till nine, for those of a more advanced age.
For farther particulars enquire of Messrs. Francis and Byrn, No. 70, north Eighth-street.
* Private tuition as usual. Philadelphia, December 16, 1796. saw
SALEM, December 20.
COMMUNICATION.
"A few days since, Mr. JAMES BURNES, a native and inhabitant of this town, returned home from the West-Indies, having fortunately escaped from the English. He was pressed by the Majestic English ship of war, from on board the ship Africa; of which he was 2d mate; and was dragged about from Island to Island, in the English service for more than 7 months. He was forced, by the point of the sword, into several bloody battles, and made to fight against the French, and because of his unwillingness to act in the English service, he suffered from them the most shocking cruelties—at one time he lay 19 days in irons, and would have been starved to death, had it not been for the assistance of a woman that was on board the ship. Once before he attempted to escape, in company of another American, and swam to a vessel belonging to the United States; but the master would not let them come on board; and returning, his companion was lost, he supposed by a shark. He brings melancholy and most painful accounts of the sufferings of the Americans, pressed into the English service; and of their perishing by the cruelties exercised upon them, by the fickleness, and in battles, and by attempting to escape from a bondage and slavery more dreadful than the Iron Furnace of Egypt. Mr. Burnes has a family in this town, and has returned with the loss of all his little property, and from his appearance, with the loss of a good constitution, and of good health forever."
NEW-YORK, December 29.
The unanimity of the electors, of President and Vice President, eastward of the Delaware, is a striking fact. Notwithstanding all the calumny vented against Mr. Adams, not one vote could be withdrawn from that old patriot—not one vote could be obtained for Mr. Jefferson. We find a division of opinions in the southern states. Seven votes for Mr. Adams in Maryland are a proof of a sound attachment to the present administration. Even in Virginia and North Carolina, we find by one vote in each, that men dare to act with firmness in support of government.
The truth has ever been, that in proportion to the progress of knowledge, the people of America have rallied round their government. The good work begins in the eastern states—there government first obtains a majority, for there people more early and generally read and inform themselves of facts. As knowledge progresses among the more scattered settlements of the middle and southern states, government collects strength. This has been uniformly the progress.
The parties in our country differ materially in their opinion of the French and English. The friends of our present system of administration wish to make many sacrifices to both nations, rather than become parties in the war. They wish to do justice to both, but dread the power of neither. They dread the intrigues of the French, more than their resentment.
The opposers of administration see in the British, a nation of devils; in the French, a race of angels. They detest the former, and would embrace any slight occasion to quarrel with them. They love the latter, and would bear kicking and cuffing by them, for the sake of wearing a cockade or a red cap.
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, December 27.
[CONTINUED.]
Mr. Harper acknowledged that it was found policy in government to keep a strict eye over its treasury, but this watchfulness he said, ought not to go to the rejection of all claims however just and proper. He thought the tenaciousness of approaching the treasury was carried too far in the present instance. He would ask what was the use of society, if it were not to lessen the evils of such calamities as the present, by spreading them over the whole community, instead of suffering them to fall upon the heads of a few individuals? He thought it the duty of government to alleviate such peculiar distresses as the present. It was said this would prove a dangerous precedent, and prevent necessary provisions against fire. If they were about to make good the whole of the 500,000. destroyed, there might be some ground for the alarm, but when fifteen or twenty thousand dollars only were contemplated to be given, no great danger could surely be apprehended. The fires at New-York, Baltimore and Charleston had been mentioned; but what were the means of Savannah when compared with New-York? Not as one to twenty. New-York was rich enough to bear her loss, but this could not be said of Savannah, all the inhabitants of which were reduced to poverty and distress. They could not therefore get relief from their fellow-citizens, and to whom could they look for protection and relief with so much propriety as to the general government? When compared to Charleston, the loss of Savannah was of ten times the magnitude as that experienced by it. The loss of Charleston was alleviated by a subscription of thirty thousand dollars from its own citizens, besides the handsome contributions which were made in other parts of the Union; but there was no property left in Georgia to afford relief to its sufferers. Suppose, said Mr. H., we were to give 30,000 dollars towards this loss, what would it be when divided amongst the whole union? And yet it would be enough to draw down countless blessings upon us from these objects of distress. He hoped, therefore, the committee would not be discharged. It was a case, not only founded in justice, he said, but appealed to the finest feelings of the heart; and a decision in their favour would be applauded by every man, woman and child in the union.
Mr. W. Smith hoped, if the house refused to be governed by motives of humanity, those of policy would have some weight with it. Savannah was a commercial city, and if some assistance was not given to it, all the revenue which had hitherto arisen from thence, would be lost.
Mr. Sitgreaves wished to know whether it was in order to move to re-consider the vote which had just been taken?
The speaker said the present question must first be disposed of.
The motion was then put for discharging the committee of the whole, and lost, there being only 20 in favor of it.
Mr. Sitgreaves observed, that he voted with the majority in the decision on the first question which had been taken; of which he wished to move a reconsideration. Very few questions he said, had occurred since he had been a member of that house on which he could not determine within himself how to act. On the present occasion, he had however suffered a conflict between opposite feelings. He had doubts whether they had the right of appropriating any money except for the public service of the country; at the same time that he was convinced that if ever there was a claim on the humanity of the public, Savannah at present exhibited that claim; and he must own that his feelings had at length, vanquished his doubts; and though he originally voted against taking up the measure, he should now vote for it. He was not sure whether he should not commit an error in doing this; but if it was an error, he hoped it was one which would be forgiven.
The question was then taken for going into a committee of the whole on the subject, and carried by a considerable majority, there being 45 votes for it.
The house accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Muhlenberg in the chair, when,
Mr. W. Smith said, he did not propose to fill up the blank at that time. If the resolution was agreed to, the sum could be put in when the bill came into the house. He himself should not think of proposing to all the blank with more than fifteen thousand dollars. This, it was true, was but a small sum, but it would afford relief to the poorest class of sufferers, and others could not expect to receive the amount of their losses. He should move that the committee might rise and report the resolution.
Mr. Hartley called for the reading of the act allowing relief to the sufferers by fire at St. Domingo. (It was read. It allowed 15,000 dollars for their relief, which sum was to be charged to the French republic, and if not allowed in six months, the relief was to be stopped after that time.)
Mr. Macon wished the act allowing a sum of money to the daughters of count de Grasse to be read also. He did not think either of them in point. The sufferings of the people of Savannah, he said, were doubtless very great; no one could help feeling for them. But he wished gentlemen to put their finger upon that part of the constitution, which gave that body power to afford them relief. Many other towns had suffered very considerably by fire. He believed he knew one that had suffered more than Savannah, in proportion to its size: he alluded to Lexington in Virginia, as every house in the place was burnt. If the United States were to become underwriters to the whole Union, where must the line be drawn, when their assistance might be claimed? Was it when three-fourths or four-fifths of a town was destroyed, or what other portion? Insurance-offices, he said, were the proper securities against fire. If the government were to come forward in one instance, it must come forward in all, since every sufferer's claim flood upon the same footing. The sum which had been given to the sufferers at St. Domingo was to be charged to the French republic, and that given to count de Grasse's daughters was in consideration of their father's services. (The act in favour of count de Grasse's daughters was read.)
Mr. Rutherford considered the object proposed not merely as an act of humanity, but of common policy. Savannah, he said, was a city of a minor helpless state, but being equally under the protection of the general government with the rest, and having suffered so dire a misfortune, it was entitled to relief. It was the duty of the representatives of a free people to afford that relief. They were, he said, a part of the great family of the Union, and when the individual states were coming forward to their relief, he trusted the general government would not be backward in affording its aid.
Mr. Hartley said, that the gentleman from N. C. (Mr. Macon) had voted against both of the bills which had been referred to. He knew no difference between the constitution of the United States and that of Pennsylvania, yet a vote in their house had been carried unanimously. He thought the law for relief of the sufferers of St. Domingo perfectly in point; for, notwithstanding what was said about negotiation, the distresses of those people had consumed all the money before the six months were expired. If ever there was a case in which they could grant relief, this was one. The losses at New-York and Charleston, he said, would bear no comparison with that of Savannah; they were rich and flourishing places, whilst Savannah was a small city of a new state, and the sufferers generally poor. He hoped, therefore, the resolution would be agreed to.
Mr. Moore said the laws which had been adduced as precedents were not in point; for the one sum we were to have credit with the French republic, and the other was in consideration of past services. The distress of the people of Savannah was not an object of legislation; every individual citizen could, if he pleased, show his individual humanity by subscribing to their relief; but it was not constitutional for them to afford relief from the treasury. If, however, the principle was adopted, it should be general. Every sufferer had an equal claim. Lexington in Virginia, contained only 100 houses, and all except two had been destroyed by fire. He should therefore move to add Lexington to Savannah in the resolution before them; though he would observe, as he did not approve of the principle, he should vote against them both.
Mr. W. Smith wished gentlemen not to endeavour to defeat the proposition before them by an amendment. He did not think there could be a comparison made between the distress occasioned by a fire in a small town and one in a populous city. The
destruction of Savannah was a great loss in a national view, as it would cause a considerable defalcation in the revenue, and probably any money they might advance for the relief of the citizens, would be amply compensated, by enabling the city the sooner to resume its former importance in the commercial scale.
Mr. Venable did not see the difference betwixt the two cases which was so dittinguishable to the gentleman last up. Because Savannah was a commercial city, its distress, according to that gentleman, was indistinguishable; but when a like scene was exhibited in a small town, it was no longer an object which touched his feelings. His humanity went no where, but where commerce was to be found. He asked, whether the United States might not as well lose revenue in the first instance, as put money into the people's pockets to pay it with. Humanity was the same every where. A person who had lost his all in a village, felt the misfortune as heavily as he who had a like loss in a city, and perhaps more so, since the citizen would have a better opportunity, by means of commerce, of retrieving his loss. He was against the general principle, as he believed, if acted upon, it would bring such claims upon the treasury as it would not be able to answer.
Mr. Murray thought the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Venable) carried his idea of relief too far. He had no idea, that that house, or any Legislature, could undertake to make good individual misfortunes. He was of opinion, that the lines which separated individual from national cases, were very observable; the one was happening every day, the other seldom occurred. When a large town, said he, is burnt down, and that town is an important southern frontier town, it is surely a national calamity, and has a claim upon the humanity of the country. It was not true, the claim was of such a nature as to be brought into a court of justice, but it was a calamity in which the whole nation sympathised. It was not only a claim upon the humanity of the nation, but also upon its policy, as, by restoring it to its former situation, it would be able to bear its wonted part in contributing to the revenue of the country, and would continue to carry population, arts and wealth, to that distant part of the union. In case of war, he said, Savannah was a most important place. It was necessary the union should have a town in that situation, and he could not consider any money which might now be advanced as given away, but as lent to that town, which would enable it in a few years, to resume its former situation, whilst the withholding it, might prevent its ever rising from its present ruins.
Mr. Kitchell was opposed to the amendment, and to the resolution itself. He had doubts if even they were to give the citizens 15,000 dollars, as was proposed by the gentleman from S. Carolina, whether they should not, instead of service, be doing them an injury; because, if the general government were only to give this sum, the state legislatures would proportion their donations accordingly, and probably give much less than they would otherwise have done, if they had not had this example before them. He had no doubt with respect to the unconstitutionality of the business; he believed they had no right to give money for this purpose, notwithstanding what had been said on the subject for the constitution, he said, was like Sterne's text; it was moulded to any form, as it suited different views. He should therefore vote against the two propositions.
Mr. Page said he was opposed to the amendment though if the sufferers at Lexington had asked for relief at the time, he should certainly have voted for granting it. He was in favour of an application to the general government, in such calamitous cases, in preference to any other application, and particularly to preference to any foreign aid.
Mr. Hartley hoped the amendment would not prevail. If the loss of the people at Lexington had been greater than they could support, they would doubtless have applied to the legislature of Virginia, but he had not heard of any such application having been made. He agreed with the gentleman last up, that the general government ought to relieve distresses of this kind.
Mr. Murray enquired when the fire happened at Lexington?
Mr. Moore answered about nine months ago. He thought it was the duty of the United States first to pay the claims which were made upon them by distressed soldiers and others, for past services, who were denied justice, because they had passed an act of limitation. If they were to act from generosity, he said that generosity ought to be extended universally. It was a new doctrine, he said, that because a sufferer by fire did not live in a commercial city, he was not equally entitled to relief with the inhabitants of a city, and that though such persons were called upon to contribute to the losses of others, they could have no redress for their own. This seemed as if favourite spots were to be selected upon which special favour was to be shewn. He was opposed to all such humanity.
Mr. Claiborne spoke in favour of the claims of the unfortunate sufferers at Savannah, and if it could constitutionally be done, to go farther than 15,000 dollars. He spoke of the importance of the place, and called it the Slaughter pen of the war.
Mr. Harper hoped the amendment would be rejected, for the same reason that he hoped all amendments which were brought forward with the same view with which it was produced, viz. to defeat the original motion, might be rejected. He thought every proposition should stand or fall upon its own ground. He wished that of his colleague to do so. Mr. H. insisted upon the dissimilarity of the two cases, and that the distinction of great and small calamity was sufficient to distinguish the two cases. With respect to the constitutionality of affording the relief in question, that had already been determined by the several instances which had been quoted, which were also founded upon humanity. The present case, he said, might justly be included under the head of promoting the general welfare of the country. Gentlemen who doubted the constitutionality of the present proceeding, had done the same in the instances alluded to; but, since their doubts had been so frequently overruled, he hoped they should hear no more of them. With respect

to the policy of the measure—Savannah, he said, was the only considerable port, except Charleston, which the United States had in that quarter. It was situated at the mouth of a river which watered a space of country containing a thousand square miles. The average revenue of this city was 76,000 dollars. Was not this, he asked, an object of importance? Was it not an object to foster to relieve the distresses of such a place? Many great statesmen had employed themselves in founding cities, and should they not hold out a helping hand to one in distress? Peter the Great founded a city upon a morass, and Louis the XIVth attempted to build one in the English Channel. He trusted the American government would have more wisdom than to see one of her's sink for want of a little timely assistance.
The question was put on the amendment and negatived, there being only 26 in favour of it. Mr. Baldwin said, he had doubted whether to make any observations on this motion, not that he was insensible to the calamitous situation which was the cause of it, but from an apprehension that it might be thought he was too strongly affected by it. Though it might be disagreeable to one to give his judgment and to urge his opinions when his own relation to the question was different from that of others, yet some of the reflections might not be unuseful to those who were to determine it. He was sure it was not a want of disposition to relieve the unhappy sufferers, that had or would draw forth an observation on this occasion, but merely doubts as to the powers of the Federal government in money matters. The use of a written constitution, and of that provision in it, which declared that no money should be drawn from the Treasury but under appropriations made by law, was very manifest from the caution which it gave in the expenditure of public money, and in laying burdens on the people; yet he believed it impossible to obtain absolute directions from it in every case. The objection is, that Congress is empowered to raise money only to pay the debts and to provide for the common defence, and the other purposes, exactly as specified in the 8th section. The objection has often been made, but many laws have passed not exactly specified in that section. He mentioned the private acts before alluded to, the laws for establishing light-houses, to aid navigation in the improvement of harbours, beacons, buoys and public piers, establishing trade routes with the Indians, and some others, to show that though the constitution was very useful in giving general directions, yet it was not capable of being administered under so rigorous and mechanical construction, as had been sometimes contended for. He begged leave to ask and to urge the question, whether there was no possible accumulation of calamity and distress, that might be brought upon some part of the country, which would justify the Federal Government in granting some relief? No doubt the usual pressure of private misfortune is relieved by the poor laws and other aids of the state government; but, suppose a state belonging to this Union, the greater part, or perhaps the whole, was situated on an island, and that at once, by some of the great causes which we know operate Nature, by tremendous convulsions and earthquakes, it was to be thrown into such a situation as some parts of the world have been, not only the whole property of the wretched survivors destroyed, but their place no longer habitable, would the Federal Government think they had no powers even to grant them some of their new land as a place of refuge? He was sensible he had put a case so strong that the bare mention almost seemed impertinent, and that the mind of no gentleman could follow him to that extent. He only wished to establish the principle, that there were possible instances in which it would be the duty of the Federal Government to interpose relief. Whether the present calamity was so great, and the distress so pressing, that proper relief was scarcely to be expected from the state where it had happened; was a question which he must leave to their determination. He was sure they could not wait for inducements from the nature of the scene, or from their own disposition; he could not wish to heighten the colouring in which it stood before them.
[To be continued.]
For the Gazette of the United States.
MR. FENNO,
INASMUCH as the government has been frequently reproached in certain newspapers for basely submitting to the vile treatment of a captain Jessup by captain Bigot, commanding a British ship of war in the West Indies. I have made what enquiry I could into this business since I have been in this city, (for I felt the indignity and reproach becoming the character of an American) and I find, much to the honor of the British minister here, that as soon as the account of this transaction was published in one of the newspapers, on that authority alone, he made a representation of the abuse to his government, who have readily promised that justice shall be rendered on the facts being substantiated. And further, by enquiry at the office of state, if any statement or evidence had been furnished by Capt. Jessup or any person in his behalf, by which our government could found a complaint for such villainous treatment (as Capt. Jessup I have no doubt received) I was informed that they had heard, that Capt. Jessup has some time since been at New-York, and that they had been expecting to have received from him the necessary proof, but not a syllable from him or any other person had been received there on the subject. I will further add, it has been reported (with what truth I will leave to every one to determine from the circumstances) that a compromise for some consideration had taken place between the two captains, and I confess Capt. Jessup's silence after receiving so severe and as I presume outrageous chastisement, creates a strong suspicion that something has hushed him. Under this view of the circumstances in this case, and I am persuaded in every other which is made the constant theme of abusing our government by our disorganizers for tamely submitting to British insolence, an investigation would prove to be equally groundless if not malicious. Would not such declaimers evidence their attachment more to their country's honor and interest if they were alike watchful in eliminating the abuses we are continually receiving from another foreign nation?
To undeceive the public I have made this communication, which by enquiry will be found to be the TRUTH.
LADIES' CONCERT.
The subscribers to the Ladies' Concert are respectfully informed, that the Concert is POSTPONED 'till To-morrow Fortnight—Mrs. Gratton being so indisposed with a cold as to render it impossible for her to perform.
January 2.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2, 1797.
GENERAL ORDERS.
Philadelphia, Dec. 31st, 1796.
The officers of the army are to respect the memory of the late Major-General WAYNE, commander in chief of the troops of the United States, by wearing the usual mourning of black crape around the left arm, and the hilt of the sword, for the term of thirty days after the receipt of this order.
JAMES WILKINSON, Brig. Gen.
Attest, CAMPBELL SMITH, Lieut. and Brig. Maj.
Extract of a letter from Massachusetts.
"I live retired, as usual; but, notwithstanding, I hear much of Adet's manifesto. All accounts agree, that it opens the eyes of the people, and provokes their resentment. I am confirmed in my expectation, that the measure will ultimately serve the government."
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
BOSTON, December 24.
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
Yesterday arrived the Snow Pacific Trader, captain Barnes, from Liverpool, via Vineyard, 51 days.
By this arrival we have received London papers to October 26: But they contain no intelligence of moment. The accounts of military operations are no later than those some time since received from Paris: They are however of a very different cast—so different, that it is impossible to reconcile them. The French army of the Lower Rhine, under Gen. Bourbonville, remained between the Sieg and Lahn; while that under Gen. Moreau continued in the vicinity of Buchau, in Suabia, though some accounts state, that his vanguard had arrived at Strauburg. The archduke Charles was advancing by the Rhine towards Suabia, and the Austrian divisions in that circle formed a line of posts from the Lake of Constance, to the vicinity of Fort du Kehl. The capture of Gen. Buonaparte is frequently mentioned in these papers; but without the least authority. The prospect of peace does not appear to brighten. Lord Malmesbury had arrived at Paris, but there were no accounts of his reception. The British parliament appear to contemplate another campaign, by the votes of credit they pass; the provisions they have made for the support of 195,177 men; and the grant of 360,000l. for the recruiting service of 1797. The number of Austrians in Mantua, is said to be 30,000, but many of them sick; and Gen. Buonaparte was drawing thither all the reinforcements he could muster in Piedmont. The naval equipments in England were not in the least relaxed. The fleet chased by the Spaniards into Gibraltar, it appears was admiral Mann's, who lost some transports.
Gravesend, Oct. 19. Passed by, the Nancy, Stone, from America.
Vessels at Bordeaux, Oct. 21. Britannia, Ball, Bolton; Recovery, Ropes, Salem; Sea Horse, Gridley, Gloucester; Leopard, Goodrich, Bolton; Fanny, Smith, Salem; George, Price, do. Hope, Very, do. Rosaunah, Archer, do. Vulture, Baile, do.
At Martinico, Nov. 12—Capt. Noble, of Portsmouth; Hammond, of Ipswich; Low, of Haverhill; Sally and Betty, of New York; Aurora, Bartlett, Plymouth; Capt. Kimball, of Bolton, arrived from France about the 10th November.
The capt. and crew of the schr. John Jay, of this port, which they were forced to desert Nov. 6, were saved by capt. Barton, of the brig Camilla, of Providence, who was attentively humane in his care of them.
We are now to congratulate the citizens of America, on the choice of his Excellency John Adams to the distinguished office of President of the United States; an event which must give joy to every friend to the peace and prosperity of our country. His wisdom and experience, his unshaken republicanism, and ardent love of peace, order and good government, have made him the successor of our beloved WASHINGTON; and will secure the respect and prolong the prosperity of our country.
In eight states our worthy fellow-citizen John Adams has had the unanimous suffrages of the electors. This fact, in the eyes of the world, will outweigh ten thousand obloquies which some have endeavoured to cast on his principles. In no state from which intelligence has yet been received, has Mr. Jefferson received an unanimous vote.
It is worthy of remark, says a correspondent, that the British papers, at no period of the revolution, ever received with more cheerfulness the administration of the government of the United States, than the Jacobin papers do at this very moment. The leaders of the most inveterate royalists at Mr. Washington, one Greene, &c. do not equal those now attempted to be played off against the respectable personages who have filled, and now fill, the high departments of government. What must the world think of a government which is thus traduced by its citizens?
It will be amusing to the public, to recur to the various statements of the said to be expected votes of electors of President and Vice-President; especially those which originated in Philadelphia.
Yarmouth, Dec. 19.
This morning, at Bass river, was consumed by fire, the whole of a large store, together with all the property it contained, amounting in the whole to 13,000 dollars, consisting of cash, dry goods, grain, &c. the property of Sylvanus Crowell and David Kelley. All the shipping at the wharves would most undoubtedly have been consumed, but for the extraordinary exertions of Messrs. Kelly and Buncker, who both got badly wounded, but it is hoped not mortally. What makes the loss the more lamented, is that the sufferers were gentlemen, who did not keep their interest in a napkin, but let it have circulation, to employ the poor in labor, to get their daily bread.
NEW-YORK, December 30.
We learn, that the vessels which have arrived these few days past, give accounts that many vessels are on the coast, endeavouring to make ports, but driven off by contrary winds, some of them in real distress for want of provisions or water, and the
people's limbs frozen. Is it not possible for the citizens to send out vessels for the relief of such as are near this port?—[Minerva.]
December 31.
To Masters of Vessels, Mates, and Seamen in general.
The Underwriters of the City of New-York, having received credible information, that a great number of vessels are in great distress on the coast, have provided the brig Dean, Joshua Sanford, master, to give immediate assistance to the sufferers, and do hereby invite the Masters, Mates, and Seamen to embark in so laudable an enterprise—Those who are disposed to undertake the cause of humanity, will please to give in their names at the counting room of Ebenezer Stevens, who is authorised to make arrangements for their compensation. Dec. 31.
Extract of a letter from Boston, dated December 22, 1796.
"Within a day or two past, it has been discovered, that there are a great many forged 50 and 5 dollar bills of the United States bank, in circulation. They are exceedingly well executed. This is wittes to caution you against remitting me any of either of those denominations, as you cannot pass them here at any rate."
New-York, Dec. 31.
ARRIVED.
Ship Patty, Kenney, Aux Cayes 58 Days. Sch'r Hope, Parson, St. Croix 28
COMMUNICATIONS.
The saying of a noted prime minister, that every man has his price, seems to be demonstrated as to the Democrats: for at the very moment when some of them are bowling American honor and independence, five thousand French crowns a-year are found powerful opiates.
Adet's insults, treating our country like Poland, and the threats of an American, Frenchified by his commission, in our very ports, are blisters to a dead man. Mr. Bache's patriotism is more excellent than Job's patience—for Job had faith with it. What must the faith of the partisans of the Aurora be, if their own principles should prevail? Not that America would enjoy Independence, but that (and this is supposition against analogy and experience) we should be subject to kind masters. The Democrats have chosen their masters and are faithful to them. We chuse to be free. FOUR MILLIONS.
MR. FENNO, SOME of the wife-acres of Baltimore have thought proper to compliment a man, who has publicly announced, That he has orders from the French Directory to destroy even the trade of their city—and who is an avowed agent in promoting measures unfriendly to the peace and independence of his country—Do these complimenters know, that should captain Barney seize the property of citizens of the United States on the high seas, in following a trade authorised by treaty with France, and send their vessels into French ports for adjudication, and should ever return to this country; he may share the fate at last of the English admiral who seized the property of English ships at St. Eustatia, during the war between the United States and Great-Britain.
Does Capt. B. think that he can take off and put on as interest or caprice may dictate—the character of American citizen?
It is said that some influential characters in Baltimore have hinted at the propriety of the citizens joining generally in an address to the intrepid captain Barney, (who has orders to take our vessels) for the important services which he has informed them he proposes to render to his country. The following will probably be the patriotic address—Sir,
We the merchants, ship builders, rope-makers and others concerned in the trade and prosperity of Baltimore and the state of Maryland rejoice to see you again in your native country, and to hear from your own mouth that you are so truly patriotic as to have engaged to the French Directory, to take our vessels in case the plan of France in our choice of a President and in our going to war for them, should not succeed.
We lament exceedingly as we ought, that a majority of the people have been so perverse as to have declined the opportunity that has been just afforded them of following the counsels of the French Directory, your present master, and that neither the fraternal doings of a Genet, the half tempting lures of the confessor, the Pere Fauchet, nor the sublime declamations of an Adet, with their American co-adjutors, have made them sensible that to be submissive to the mandates of our dear young sister Republic is the only way to secure the affections and friendship of the terrible nation.
Some years ago, persons who thought the opinions respecting France fanatical and non-sensical in the extreme, were disposed to take ground boldly against popular folly and absurdity. What will newspaper speculations signify, said their opponents. Speeches in Congress are lost—straws make no dams against torrents and freshets. The flood water must run off. All passions may be attacked with success in their ebb, none in their strength.
Fact has verified the truth of the hypothesis. At last the country has thrown off the magic power of enthusiasm and infatuation.
The cause of Liberty and Republicanism. These words, tho' addressed to the understanding infundent its powers. The fever and delirium lasted till we can wake and see how the fact has turned out.
The fact is—pretended republicanism acknowledges the king of Spain? Nay, worse—it acknowledges the king of Spain not a whit the worse for being a king. (See the late curious State paper in the United States Gazette) The king of Prussia is a king also—the German princes love their bacon and their titles and cash. Poor Democrats, your notions are forever plausible and forever wrong. France so far from driving Europe through the revolutionary mill, is now grinding to save Prussia, Spain, &c. &c. &c. Democrats, experience is a sober teacher, if you are not taught that republi-
nism, liberty, rights of man, and forty other cut-throat words, have nothing to do with France, you are incorrigible. Experience has birch in her school and you smart for nothing.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
A new method of keeping Bill Books, Adapted for the ease and convenience of merchants in general; but particularly for those who are extensively concerned in trade: exhibiting at one view, all the bills which a merchant may have to receive or pay, in the course of the whole year, for each month separately. And thereby preventing the trouble and inconvenience attendant on the mode now in use, of selecting the bills due in each month from the promiscuous entries of several months.
To which is prefixed,
A table showing the number of days from any day of any month, to the same day in any other month. Philadelphia, printed for and sold by R. CAMPBELL & Co. January 2. tawit
Bank of North-America,
January 2, 1797.
At a meeting of the Directors this day, a Dividend of Six per Cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives, at any time after the 10th instant. By order of the Board. JOHN NIXON, President.
Bank of the United States,
January 2nd, 1797.
The Directors have this day declared a Dividend of Sixteen Dollars on each Share for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders after the 10th instant. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
OLD THEATRE.
Cedar-Street.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Tuesday, January 3, 1797. Signior FALCONI
Will continue his Philosophical Performances, when, by particular desire, will be exhibited, the so much admired experiment, which was performed the last night, viz. The DOVE.
The performer will request any person to write any question they please on paper, who will be at liberty to put it into a loaded pistol, and discharge out of the Theatre; the exhibitor will neither see nor touch the paper; and to the astonishment of the spectators, the dove will instantly appear with an answer in his bill.
Sig. FALCONI, being ambitious to contribute as much as is in his power to the amusement of the generous citizens, takes this opportunity of improving his performance, by the lively representation of
An Engagement between two Frigates, Or, A SEA FIGHT.
This exhibition, in shades, will undoubtedly be very interesting to the spectators. They will be able to distinguish the maneuvering of the two ships, of the guns as they are firing, with the concomitant noise; the rigging, and sails made ragged by the shot; the continuation of the battle, with the one losing her main-topmast, the roaring of the sea, and the smoke of the guns; the view of the boats, and wounded men on the surface of the water, will give to any person who has not seen one, a perfect idea of a sea-fight; while the conclusion of it, together with the ingenuity of the performance, will be highly pleasing to every American.
With several other Experiments, and Scenery, very entertaining.
To conclude with the celebrated DANCING MASTER. To begin precisely at half past six.
Tickets to be had at Mr. North's, next door to the Theatre.
N. B. Box three quarters of a dollar, Pit half a dollar, Gallery one quarter of a dollar.
FOR SALE,
A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philad. Iphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing.
The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat.
The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by
Mordecai Lewis,
Oct. 31. law Surviving Executor.
Notice.
THE Advertiser is a person regularly bred, and has carried on in an extensive manner for these 30 years past, the various branches of Goldsmiths' and Jewellery, plated and hard-ware Cutlery, and Ironmongery business, and has general knowledge of the Dry Good and many other businesses. He has a particular taste for building, has built extensively for himself, has conducted buildings for others, and is of opinion that his services to any gentleman that might be in want of a person to conduct any of the aforesaid businesses, would not only be useful but an acquisition, as he will engage on liberal terms, either as a salesman or to sell on commission as an agent, act as a partner or take the care of a manufactory, or superintend building, &c. He is a married man, and having no family but his wife who would act as a saleswoman or house-keeper. No objection to any part of the Southern states, or to take a voyage to Europe as a supercargo. A line directed to J. C. to the care of the printer, will be punctually attended to.
N. B. He is well acquainted with most of the English, Irish, and Scotch manufacturers, as he carried on business for ten years in London, but on account of unavoidable misfortunes in his country, he is now forced to seek for a living for himself and wife in this way, and he flatters himself that he will give entire satisfaction to his employer. And as he is well known in this city, and to the most respectable characters on the continent, doubts not but his character, morality and indefatigable industry, will bear the strictest scrutiny. Dec. 28. law if
ANY PERSON
Who is well acquainted with the River MISSISSIPPI,
And will give Directions for sailing into the same, that can be depended on, shall be generously rewarded for his information, provided he will leave the directions with Mr. John Feno, printer, Philadelphia, or Edmund M. Hunt, Newburyport.

territory of the United States, N. W. of the Ohio.  TURNER } Foreign attachment.  PARKER }  Notice is hereby given, To JOSEPH PARKER , late of Kaskaskia in the (now) county of Randolph, in the Territory aforesaid, Merchant, that in pursuance of the laws of the Territory in that case provided, a foreign attachment has issued out of the county court of common pleas of the said county, against the lands and tenements, goods, chattels and effects, rights and credits of the said Joseph Parker, at the suit of George Turner, Esquire; and that unless the said Joseph Parker appear by himself, or Attorney, to give special bail to such suit, judgment by default will be entered against him, at the court to be held in and for the said county, next, after the expiration of twelve months from this date; and the estate or estates so attached, will be sold for the satisfaction of all creditors, who shall appear to be justly entitled to a demand thereon, and shall apply for that purpose. Dated at Kaskaskia, aforesaid, this twenty-ninth of March, 1796.  JOHN RICE JONES , Attorney for Plaintiff.
CAUTION. WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from Messrs. Blair M c Clenachan and Patrick Moore , of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M c Clenachan and P. Moore , and from Blair M c Clenachan in his separate capacity; to which, by the laws of the land, all the joint as well as separate property of the said Gentlemen, is, and ought to be, liable. And whereas it is clearly and satisfactorily ascertained, that Mr. Blair M c Clenachan , of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston , his son-in-law, to his daughter, Miss M c Clenachan , and to his son, George M c Clenachan , several large and valuable real estates, as well as considerable personal property, in the city and county of Philadelphia, in the county of Lancaster, in the county of New-Castle on Delaware, and elsewhere, with a view, as it is apprehended, to defeat the Creditors in the recovery of their just debts. This is, therefore, to forewarn all persons whomsoever, against the purchase from the said grantees, or either of them, of any portion of the said real or personal property, as the most vigorous measures will without delay be taken to render the same liable to the just demands of the Creditors. By order of the Creditors. Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, Isaac Wharton, William M c Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Philadelphia, December 17th, 1796. 28th. y
TO THE PUBLIC. THE caution introduced into the public prints, warning all persons against purchasing from the grantees of Blair M c Clenachan , any portion of the large, real and personal estates he conveyed away to his son-in-law and to his children was the result of a deliberation had upon the subject by a general and numerous meeting of the creditors as well of Blair M c Clenachan and P. Moore as of Blair M c Clenachan individually. It was no more than an execution of that trust confided in the subscribers by those creditors: a step which it would have been a breach of duty and honor in them to have omitted. The very statement of the fact therefore must dispel the imputation that it was either "precipitate or vindictive." It originated in a desire to secure the property of the debtor as a fund for the payment of his just debts. It was sanctioned by the advice of counsel as a measure necessary to the safety of the creditors. If the advertisement has been injurious to Mr. M c Clenachan he owes that injury to his own unjustifiable conduct, not to the subscribers who have merely published the truth in terms as mild as the fact would admit, and who mean to investigate in a high court of justice the validity of those purchases of which Mr. M c Clenachan so confidently speaks. The subscribers therefore are bound by a sense of duty to the creditors in general to repeat their caution against purchasing of those grantees or either of them, and to extend the terms of it to a purchase from any other persons (if such there be) to whom Mr. M c Clenachan may have made similar conveyances. (Signed) T. FITZSIMONS, P. NICKLIN, ISAAC WHARTON, WILLIAM M c MURTRIE, SAMUEL W. FISHER. Philad. Dec. 21, 1796.
Those printers who have been requested to publish the first CAUTION, are desired to publish this also.  S W A N N'S Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary. Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street.  T. SWANN RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favors and recommendation. He now begs leave to inform them and the public, at large that his spacious and commodious premises, created for the purposes above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them. Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience. The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for what purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection. N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. tth&f.
Bank of North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for twelve Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Bank on Monday the 9th of January at ten o'clock.  RICHARD WELLS , Cashier. Dec. 6. $9j.
Washington Canal Lottery, No. I. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. I. Viz: 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 last drawn } 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each } 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
Pateron Lottery. FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and thirty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize. viz 1 Prize of 5000 dollars is dollars 5000 1 1000 1000 1 500 500 5 200 1000 20 100 2000 99 50 4950 100 25 2500 2000 10 20,000 5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000 2332 Prizes, 44,450 4018 Blanks. 6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450
By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the superintendents of the Pateron Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery. The Lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tickets may be procured. Dated this 17th day of June, 1796. J. N. CUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, JONATHAN RHEA, Managers.  STATE OF THE WHEEL. 1 Prize of 5000 5000 1 1000 1000 1 500 500 5 200 1000 20 100 2000 90 50 4500 165 25 4125 The five last drawn tickets, 1000 each, 5000 Being all the valuable prizes, besides a full proportion of the 10 dollars. As the Lottery is considerably more than one third drawn, the value of the undrawn tickets is greatly increased, and it is worth the notice of those who hold tickets in the old scheme, that they can exchange their tickets for those in the above, if they apply soon, and at a moderate advance considering the new real value of an undrawn ticket. The tickets being nearly all sold, the drawing in future will be oftener, and the Lottery soon finished. November 12. mws By Authority.
Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second Street.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks. Dollars. 1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000 1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000 3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000 4 do. of 2,000 do. 8,000 20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000 39 do. of 500 do. 19,500 80 do. of 200 do. 16,000 200 do. of 100 do. 20,000 300 do. of 50 do. 15,000 1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor of the first drawn no. 500 5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessor of the five last drawn nos. 15,000 9,400 do. 15 do. 141,000 10,054 Prizes 300,000 10,046 Blanks 30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kerschner, William Witman, Joseph Hoefler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 16th, 1796. Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Pateron Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. October 7. 28th f.
Horses taken in, For the Winter Season, And fed on clover hay at the Subscribers place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road, where good stabling is provided, and great care will be taken of them. William Bell. Nov. 23. mwfzwmthif.
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M c DOWALL will open his school on Monday the 23 rd inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms , In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings the same days. In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels. Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday evening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season. For terms, &c, enquire at his house, No. 134, Market-street. Nov. 17. tthf
A Manufactory FOR SALE. A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13. t t t d
Twenty Guineas Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23 rd October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantaloons, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 $mzawif.
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST, Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris. Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the  Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth. Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Blixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. * * He lives in Chestnut-Street, No. 135, above Fourth-street. November 26. tts
SAMUEL RICHARDET. RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS' COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796. NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereafter mentioned, viz: At Olwego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Grenville; at Piquie Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort St. Joseph; at Fort Miamis; at any place from Fort Miamis to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Ouatanon. If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz: One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar, Two pounds of Soap, One pound of Candles, } per hundred rations Therations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Olwego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Washington Lottery. TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 50th and 51st days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. * * A SHARE in the NEW THEATRE to be sold on reasonable terms. December 29. tthf
James M c Alpin, Taylor, No. 3, South Fourth Street, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors. He has on hand an extensive assortment of the Most Fashionable GOODS , And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctilious attention to them. November 10. w
TO BE SOLD, A LEASE for seven years, from the 25th March next, in that capital and beautiful FARM, called PROSPECT-HILL, Situated within one quarter of a mile from the Brandywine Mills, and half a mile from the borough of Wilmington. THE dwelling house is built of stone, two stories high, gently finished, and contains four handsome rooms on a floor, besides an entry, with capital garrets, and convenient cellars. It is generally thought to command the most agreeable prospect of the Delaware, from the source of that river to the Capes. This prospect is greatly embellished by a full view of a vast body of meadow, through which the Christians and Brandywine creeks are seen winding in beautiful meanders. Near the house are a Kitchen, a spacious home stable and hay loft, a barn, a carriage house, milk-house, &c. and a well of as pure water as any on the continent. The garden contains an acre and quarter of land, abounding with fruit, and particularly with peach trees, of the very best kind, brought from Maryland, and in full bearing. There is, moreover, on the place, a young apple orchard beginning to bear, and several old trees that produce abundantly, besides cherry and other ornamental trees, in great numbers. The farm consists of near sixty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of incumbrances, except taxes, twenty of which are now in excellent clover and timothy, and ten more will be ready for sowing next spring. A residence of nearly 8 years has convinced the subscriber that the situation is remarkably healthy. The great post road from Philadelphia to the Southward runs within twenty yards of the house. In a word, the beauties and convenience of this situation cannot be enumerated. In an advertisement, and when examined, will probably command the attention of any person who is desirous of living at one of the most elegant country seats on the continent. The purchaser may enter on the premises next spring, or perhaps, this fall, if application be immediately made to Doctor NICHOLAS WAY, in Philadelphia, to Doctor WHARTON, on the premises, or, in his absence, to Mr. GEORGE TRUITT, in Wilmington. A quantity of excellent Hay, Grain in the ground, some Stock, &c, may be had by the purchaser at the time of sale. Nov. 7. codif
City of Washington.  SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000 Dwelling-houses, } 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 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 00 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 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 centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when completed, 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 Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold off.—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security. The real securities 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. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a false disposal of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGET.
* * Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells' Cooper's Ferry. eo PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, —No. 119— CHESNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]