Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-07-18 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1515.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 18, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
For Boston, The Schooner SALLY, ASA SCUDDER, Master, NOW lying at Chesnut-street wharf...
For Amsterdam, THE SHIP Four Friends, JOSEPH GLENK, Master, WILL sail with all convenient speed...
For Hamburg, THE SHIP CHARLOTTE, C. F. DANENBERGER, Master, WILL be ready to receive the cargo...
LANDING, At Walnut-street wharf, from on board ship Manchester, Benj. Shewell, master...
For Sale, The fine and remarkably fast sailing Schooner Virginia and Philadelphia Packet...
Last Exhibition, IN the great Dancing Room of Mr. McDougal, South Fourth-street...
Printed Calicoes, JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8 Chesnut-street, Have for Sale FIFTY TRUNKS neatly assorted...
Imported in the Ship Pigeon, And for sale by John Morton, No. 116, South Front-street, Hylton...
The Shareholders Of the Pennsylvania Population Company, ARE requested to meet at the Company's Office...
TO BE SOLD, A valuable three story Brick House, SITUATE in Lodge-alley, next to the bank of Pennsylvania...
Federal-Street Theatre, NOTICE is hereby given, that the Trustees of the Boston Theatre, will receive Proposals...
CAUTION, WHEREAS RICHARD LAKE has been attempting to sell a certain messuage or tenement...
THE Members of the Society of the Sons of St. GEORGE, established at Philadelphia, for the Advice and Assistance of Englishmen in Distress...
LANDING, At South-street Wharf, from on board Schooner Expedition, captain Harding Williams...
Wants Employment, IN a store, a Man can be well recommended, writes a good hand, and understands accounts...
A Wet Nurse Wanted, A Healthy Woman with a good breast of milk, may hear of a place by applying at the Printing Office of this paper.
Health-Office, Philadelphia, 7th June, 1797. THE Board of Health offer to rent out the NEW CITY HOSPITAL, usually called The Wigen...
POST-OFFICE, Philadelphia, 6th July, '97. THE mail for New Castle, Cantwell's bridge, Duck Creek cross roads, Dover, Frederica, Milford...
Georgetown Bridge Company, Extract of an act passed by the Legislature of the state of Maryland on the 29th December, 1791...
Young Hylton Tea, 40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hylton, Imported in the Woodrop Sims...
250 Barrels, Connecticut Herrings, and 250 barrels of Beef, For Sale on board the Schooner Providence, Crooked-Billet Wharf...
William Blackburn, LOTTERY AND BROKER'S OFFICE, No. 64 South Second-street, TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 11, which commenced drawing the 29th May...
The Commissioners, FOR carrying into effect the sixth article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, concluded between his Britannic majesty and the United States of America...
By order of the Board, GRIFFITH EVANS, Secretary. Philadelphia, Commissioners' Office, No. 3 South Sixth-street, May 29, 1797.
THE SUBSCRIBER having been appointed by the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty...
To be sold at Public Vendue, To the highest bidder, at the house of Mr. William Evans, the sign of the Indian Queen...
A tract of seven hundred acres of land, called Clover Farms, within five miles of Bladensburg...
A tract of land of about three hundred and thirty acres, within about two miles and a half of the President's house in the Federal City...
City Commissioners' Office, June 22, 1797. IN pursuance of an ordinance from the select and common councils, passed the 22d day of May last...
Standards for Draymen, &c. In pursuance of an Ordinance from the Select and Common Councils, bearing date the 22d day of April, 1797...
Standards for Hackney Coaches, Pine-street, north side from Fourth to Fifth streets. Fifth-street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets...
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company, At a meeting of the President and Managers, a dividend of seven and a half dollars per share was declared...
TENCH FRANCIS, Treasurer. Extract from the Minutes of the Stockholders. June 12th, 1797.
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) 170 Sacks of Java Coffee of first quality...
Will be Landed, From on board the ship Active, Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp...
COTTON, A few bales just arrived, for sale by JOHN CLARK, No. 55 North Water Street.
To Masters and Pilots bringing up Vessels from Foreign Ports to this City, Whereas sundry infringements have lately been made on the laws of this state...
HEALTH OFFICE, June 6th, 1797. Extract of an act for securing the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases.
NOTICE, THE holders of certificates of a loan to the exiled citizens of the States of South Carolina and Georgia...
To be Sold, A large and convenient Three Story Brick House; SITUATE at the north-east corner of Arch and Fourth-streets.
FOR SALE, BRETAGNES in cakes, German Chessels in do. Cambricks, Plaidils, Oznabrigs...
Now Landing, At Pratt's wharf, FROM on board the ship Thomas Chalkley, Capt. Raper, from Bourdeaux, CLARET in casks...
Will be Landed, From on board the ship Active, Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp...

Sale of Madeira Wine. WILL be sold at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, the 20th instant, at No. 103 South Water-street, for approved endorsed notes at 60 and 90 days. 40 PIPES OF LONDON PARTICULAR MADEIRA WINE, Old and fit for immediate use. JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. July 17
NOW LANDING, At HAMILTON'S WHARF, AND FOR SALE BY EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149 South Front-street, The Cargo of the Snow Liberty, direct from Bourdeaux, viz. 76 pipes of high proof, well flavored Brandy 300 casks of superior Red Wine, fit for the East India market. He has on hand, A few casks of English Porter in bottles, Spermaceti Candles in boxes, and a few packages of Calcutta Goods. For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE SAID SNOW Liberty John Wallace, Commander; Burthen between 13 and 1400 bbls. in complete order. Apply as above. July 17.
For Sale, The noted full sailing Schooner William & Sarah, BURTHEN upwards of seven hundred barrels, just arrived from Jamaica, and lying at Chestnut-street wharf. This vessel is only nine months old, is well equipped in all respects, is burthensome and well constructed for a West India trader. Apply to Joseph Anthony & Co. Who have for Sale, now landing from on board said Schooner, High proof well flavored Jamaica Spirits, Sugars of the first quality, a few bags Coffee and Pimento July 17.
Philadelphia Alms-House, 17th July, 1797. THE Managers of this Institution, anxious to promote the necessary accommodations and relief of the sick and afflicted Poor therein, with to appoint five respectable, well recommended women, suitably qualified to act as Nurses, in the several wards or apartments, where such may be necessary. For which purpose, offers or proposals, accompanied with suitable recommendations in writing, will be received here on or before Saturday, 5th August ensuing. By order of the board of Managers. JOHN CUMMINGS, Steward. July 17.  Wanted in a Private Family, A steady middle aged Woman, in the capacity of an Housekeeper, and to render other reasonable services. Sobriety, integrity, and mildness of temper, are indispensable recommendations, without which none need apply. Also, for Sale, Eleven years of the time of an indentured servant Girl, who is good tempered, smart, active and useful. Apply at this office. July 17.
Philadelphia, 15th July, 1797. NOTICE is hereby given, that separate proposals with sealed covers will be received at my office until the eleventh day of September next, to furnish by contract the following articles for the use of the Army of the United States in the year 1798. First Contract for 8 Sergeants coats } Dragoons. 2 Musicians, do. } 10 Sergeants vests } 126 Privates coats } 126 Privates vests } 64 Sergeants coats } Artillerists 32 Musicians, do. } & Engineers. 96 Sergeants vests } 292 Woolen overalls } 192 Linen overalls } 936 Privates coats } 936 do. vests } 1872 Woolen overalls } 1872 Linen do. } 144 Sergeants coats } Infantry. 72 Musicians, do. } 216 Sergeants vests } 432 Linen overalls } 432 Woolen do. } 1893 Privates coats } 1892 do. vests } 3784 Woolen overalls } 3784 Linen do. } 1st Contract, for 1288 Sergeants shirts 1280 Privates do. 12600 Socks 2d Contract, for 272 pair leather breeches 3d Contract, for 272 pair boots 4600 pair shoes, No. 1 8000 pair do. No. 2 4th Contract, for 1032 Artillerists and Engineers hats 2108 Infantry do. 136 Dragoon caps The whole to be delivered at the city of Philadelphia, viz. One fourth on or before the 15th day of February next. One fourth on or before the 15th day of April next. The remaining half on or before the 15th day of June next. The articles are to be agreeable to such patterns as shall be directed by the Secretary for the Department of War. Payments to be made as soon as the articles shall be delivered, and passed inspection. TENCH FRANCIS, Purveyor. Octob. Sep.
Chocolate and Mustard Manufactured as usual, Ginger and Pepper ground Shelled or Pearl Barley Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder London Porter Taunton and Boston Ale Red Port and other Wines, either bottled, or by the pipe, quarter-cask or gallon—suitable for exportation or home consumption. For Sale by John Haworth. No. 98 South Front Street
Dispute between the United States and France. This day is published, by THOMAS BRADFORD, No. 3, South Front Street, price 2/6. OBSERVATIONS on the dispute between the United States and France, addressed by ROBERT GOODLOU HARPER, of South Carolina, to his constituents. June 26—$95
LAILSON'S CIRCUS. On TUESDAY next, July 18th, FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. COLINET, LEADER OF THE BAND, WHO respectfully assures the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia and its environs, that his ultimate wish, since his residence in this city, was ever to merit their countenance and protection, the continuance of which, on all occasions, will be remembered with grateful sensibility. The Equestrian Exhibition Will open the performance of the evening, by the introduction of GRAND PARADE of Equestrian Performers of both sexes. Masterly feats of Horsemanship, By Mr. Lailson and his pupils, with the whimsical feats of Mr. Sully, in the character of clown. Still Vaulting, By Messrs. Sully and Lailson, wherein Mr. Lailson will perform several surprising feats as exhibited at the French military school on the wooden horse; such as jumping over the horse as he stands lengthways. Mr. Lailson will introduce his favorite horse on the PEDESTAL, in a picturesque attitude, his horse standing on three legs. By desire, will be performed, the astonishing leap through the HOGSHEAD, by a horse and his rider on his back; with other Equestrian Feats not particularized in the bills. For that night only. A COMBAT ON HORSEBACK, With Broad-Swords and Pistols, (never before presented in America) by Messrs. Collet and Lailson, in which Mr. Lailson will introduce the much admired manoeuvre of the HOULAN. Lofty Tumbling, By Messrs. Sully, Reano, and McDonald; particularly Mr. Sully, in the action of turning in the air eight feet high, will expand an UMBRELLA. The whole to conclude (being the second representation here) with the favorite and much admired Historical and Heroical Pantomime of MIRZA & LINDOR; Or, The First Adventurers in America. Interpersed with serious and comic dances, as performed with unbounded applause at the Grand Opera in Paris. The scenes, dresses and decorations incident to the Pantomime entirely new. In the first act of the Pantomime Mr. Collet will play a beautiful Concerto on the violin, composed by the celebrated Violist. Governor of Martinique, Mr. Poubel n English Officer, Mr. Jaymond Officer and corporal of the guard By Amateurs Maître d'Hotel, Mr. Vieillard French Officers, Messrs. Sully, Langley, Vandevelde, Lailson, &c. Lindor, colonel of French reg. Mr. Deuvilliers Sailors and Savages by the rest of the company. Six Negro Musicians, Messrs. Sully, sen. Martin, Savoye, Reano, &c. Elene, (the Governor's wife) Miss Telfaire Zoe, (Mirza's servant) Mrs. Rowson Mirza, Mrs. Douvilliers A regiment of infantry, By Amateurs of this city Hired troops, By ditto. Tickets to be had at the usual place, and of Mr. Collet, at his Coffee-house, at the corner of the Circus.
A Literary Treat. Just published, handsomely printed on writing paper, price 1 dollar. A new edition of that popular and entertaining work, entitled THE FORESTERS, an American Tale; being a sequel to the history of John Bull, the Clothier—in a series of letters to a friend, with the addition of two letters, alluding to recent political transactions in America. The following extract from the Clavis Allegorica, shews the principal characters that are introduced: John Bull, the Kingdom of England His Mother, the Church of England His Wife, the Parliament His Sister Peg, the Church of Scotland His Brother Patrick, Ireland Lewis, the Kingdom of France His Mistress, the Old Constitution His new Wife, the National Representation Lord Strut, the Kingdom of Spain Nicholas Frog, the Dutch Republic The Franks, the French Republic The Foresters, the United States of America Robert Lumber, New-Hampshire John Codline, Massachusetts Humphrey Plowshare, Connecticut Roger Carrier, Rhode Island Peter Bull Frog, New-York Julius Cæsar, New-Jersey William Broadbim, Pennsylvania Callimar, Delaware Walter Pipeword, Virginia His Grandson, George Washington Peter Pitch, North Carolina Charles Indigo, South Carolina George Truthy, Georgia Ethan Greenwood, Vermont Hunter Longknife, Kentucky Black Cattle, Negro Slaves Rats, Speculators Mother Carey's Chickens, Jacobins This popular and entertaining satirical history of America is attributed to the Rev. Dr. BENJAMIN. It has great share of originality and abounds with genuine humour. It is continued down to the present time, and characterizes those late political transactions which have caused so much uneasiness in America. Sold by H. & P. RICE, Bookseller, No. 16, South Second Street, and No. 50, Market Street. June 26. $
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparations for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally, thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like preference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, combining the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 2aw 6w
Valuable Public Document. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And for Sale At the Office of the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119 Chestnut-Street, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS] A FEW COPIES OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES, For the Year 1795. Being the LAST PERIOD to which an account can be made up. February 12. $
From the Farmer's Weekly Museum. From the Shop of Messrs. COLON & SPONDEE. Address to DELIA CRUSCA, humbly attempted in the sublime style of that fashionable author. O TRUTH, WHO, with thy blue cerulean blaze, Hast circled Europe's brow with LOVE LORN praise; Who's magic pen its gilded lightning throws, Is now a sunbeam, now a fragrant rose. Child of the dappled spring, whose green delight, Drinks, with her flow drop lips, the dewy light. Son of the summer's bland prolific rays, Who sheds her loftiest treasure in thy lays; Who twells her golden lips to trump thy name, Which links to whispers, at thy azure fame. Brown autumn nurs'd thee with her dulest dews, And laid winter rock'd thy cradled muse. Seasons and sons, and SPANOL'D SYSTEMS ROLL, Like atoms salt, beneath thy "cloud capt" soul. Time wings it panting flight in hurried chase, But SINKS in dew dropt languor in the IMMORTAL race. O TRUTH, Whose foul the nooky Britain scorns; Whose white cliffs tremble, when thy GENIUS storms. The fallow Afric, with her curl'd domains, And purpled Asia with her mullin plains, And furry Europe—vain—thy foul confin'd Which funny all space—and EN MATILDA'S MIND! Ann's capacious mind, which all ages, Contain'd a wilderness of woods in thee. More happy thou than Macedon's Lord, Who wept for worlds to feed his far off's sword, Fatigu'd by attic conquest of the old, Fortune to thee a NOVEL WORLD unfolds, Come mighty Conqueror, thy foes disperse; Let loose "thy epithets," those NOOS of VERSE; Draw forth thy gorgeous sword of damask d'rhyme, And ride triumphant through Columbia's clime, Till sober lettered sense shall dying smile, Before the mighty magic of thy style. What tawny tribes in dusky forest wait, To grace the ovation of thy victor fate. What ochred chiefs, vermilion'd by the sword, Mark'd by thy epithets, shall own thee lord! The punic Creek, and nigrified Choctaw, The high bon'd Wabash, and bland Hanging Maw; Great Little Billy, Piamingo brave, With pity's dew drops, wet M'Gilvray's grave. What honours streams meander through thy lays, What laughs that bled thy rich bequet of praise. Rough Hockhocking, and gentle Chicago, The two Miami's—placid Scioto. How will Cæsar roll his lordly stream, What blue mists dance upon the liquid scene, Gods how sublime shall Della Crusca rage, When ALL NIAGARA CATA-RATS thy PAGE! What arts! What arms unknown, to thee belong! What ruddy scalps shall deck thy fanguin'd song! What tawny calms meet the ambient air, What lovelorn Warhoo's, CAPITALS declare. Cerulean tomahawks shall grace each line, And BLUE KY'D WAMPUM glisten thro' thy rhyme. Rifle Della Crusca, prince of bard-sublime, And pour on us whole catarracts of rhyme. Son of the sun arise, whose brighten'd rays, All-merge to tapers in thy ignote blaze. Like fame Colossus, stride the Atlantic o'er, A LEG of cernus place on either shore, Extend thy red right arm to either world. Be the proud Standard of thy style unfurl'd; Proclaim thy founding page, from shore to shore, And swear that sense in verse, shall be no more. DELLA YANKEE.
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 connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell Irish 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 vols. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Floyer's Proctors 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; Cruiet on Ules; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. June 26.
Erskine's View of the War. JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 13. $
Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, 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. 6t
Best English Crown Window Glass. A well assorted Invoice of the best English Crown Window Glass, of the following sizes: 10 by 8 11 by 9 12 by 10 14 by 12 16 by 14 212 BOXES. Likewise fresh Rice, high proof Brandy, bell mens Beef, in half barrels, Sall Cloth, No. 1 to 8. Sherry Wine. A few hundred weight of excellent Dutch Pistol and Rifle Gun Powder—2nd, Thirty Boxes Chocolate. For Sale by, Samuel Breck, Jun. No. 89, South Third-street. June 27. co
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, July 18.  For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. REMARKS ON THE "FEAST OF REASON," AT NEW-YORK. It is not pretended, that the Devils, after their expulsion from Heaven, held festivals to commemorate their descent into Hell—the event was of too direful a nature to afford cause for merriment. But our Jacobins, who, for impudence and wickedness, outstrip the Devils themselves, do not hesitate to assemble and rejoice at their own exclusion from the virtuous part of society, and to express their impious wishes, that all honest men might become Devils, or what is infinitely worse, Jacobins. Upon these occasions, however, the chair is never filled with one of the members of the society, but by some weak man, who, to gratify his ridiculous vanity, seeks for praise, where praise is censure. That this character is strictly applicable to General Gates, who presided at the feast, cannot be denied;—he always entertained an opinion, in which opinion he is now supported by the Jacobins, that to his marvellous exploits we are indebted for our independence. How far it is consistent with truth, to attribute the capture of Burgoyne's army exclusively to the good conduct of General Gates, is submitted to those persons, who recollect the able assistance he derived from a Lincoln, a Stark, and a Glover—Nay, the laurels with which the patriots at New-York are so desirous of adorning the brows of their chairman, were culled in part by Benedict Arnold, whose health might have been drank at the Kintay-kays, without subjecting the company to the charge of incontinency! Let it also be remembered, for the honor of those officers who commanded under General Gates at Saratoga, that they have never claimed any share of the glory he acquired at the battle of Camden. The object of this feast it seems, was to afford his Grace the Duke of Chantilly, an opportunity of explaining in confidence to his bosom friends, the motives which governed his conduct during his mission to the five titular Kings of France. If his Grace has been accused of rendering his tedious and unbankful embassy profitable to himself—if he has been suspected of exerting his abilities and influence to promote the views of the Directory—the mode taken to vindicate himself by appealing to the enemies of his country; I mean the United States, was truly unfortunate. No man can expect to cleanse himself from filth by plunging into a common sewer. But his Grace (who never does things by halves) being determined to justify the executive for recalling him; he at the feast aforesaid, sported the following toast as a proof of his firm attachment to the independence of the United States—"Perpetual union between the republics of America and France." Before we pronounce sentence however, upon his Grace; it will be proper to enquire into the meaning of the word Union, as applicable to a political connection between two independent sovereign States. Does it imply alliance? No. Does it signify harmony or friendship? No. What then is the true signification of Union in the case now before us? ONE AND INDIVISIBLE. When Scotland was united to England, it was called the Act of Union. When the convention by their decree, annexed Belgium and Savoy to France, it was styled the Union of Belgium and Savoy with France. Other examples might be cited if necessary; but it is conceived, that those already quoted are sufficient to demonstrate the extreme solicitude on the part of his Grace, to relieve his countrymen from the trouble and vexation, incident to governing themselves. The fifth and twelfth toasts roared out at the Feast of Reason, may be considered as two of the many instances, in which the genuine republicans of the North, when inspired by grog, have not only flapped themselves in the face, but insulted their brethren of the South. The imprecation invoked upon the Demons of tyranny and the enemies of freedom, can only apply in this country to Jacobins and slave holders. How the Patriots of New-York, who have no lamb now to prey upon, nor any hopes of extracting gold from sands, will find means to pay for their dinner is difficult to say—unless indeed the Tavern-keeper consents to take a bill on Victor Hugues, payable out of the proceeds of American cargoes condemned for trading under the sanction of treaties and the laws of nations.  COMMUNICATIONS. The faction which is at this moment taking extraordinary measures to prepare the way for the introduction of a foreign power into this country, have recourse to one singular expedient. In order to reconcile the public mind to a submission to French domination they say "that the people detest the British government and its measures; the administration [of our government] on the contrary love every thing British." Any other assertion might be made with equal propriety. It is as unfounded as the pretensions of this faction are to patriotism. It is not possible to conceive of greater turpitude than that which actuates these embosomed enemies of our country. In order to encourage an invasion of the United States they attempt to sever the people from their government; failing in this, they publish and continue a series of false intelligence, lies and slanders, calculated to influence a nation professing friendship for us and in treaty with us, to change her system, and actually to make war on our essential interests—and favored by distance and a concurrence of circumstances, they openly exult that their infernal machinations are pushed to the point of direct and general hostility and invasion!
Should the United States, which Heaven forbid, be unfortunately involved in a foreign war, whatever may be the issue, there is no truth more clear and certain than it is, that all the horrors and calamities incident to such an event, will be justly chargeable to the men who constitute the faction that is now laboring to weaken the union, and to destroy the confidence of the people in their own government.  Faction always the same. The faction which is now at work to bring the people of the United States under a foreign yoke, is composed of the same sort of men, with the addition of a number of imported kindred spirits who opposed the treaty of peace in 1783—they then disgraced the country in several places by violent resolutions against some of the articles. The people knew their own interests, and the faction was silenced. After suffering every species of misery and disgrace for some years, the federal government was adopted, notwithstanding the opposition of this faction. Time and experience have contradicted all their predictions. The war in Europe pointed out the line of duty, interest and policy for the United States—Neutrality. The faction opposed this. Here they again failed. The people by their representatives approved the measure. Our neutral rights were invaded; war or negotiation were the alternative. The latter took place, and the people were satisfied. It is true, the faction printed a petition at the seat of government, and circulated it thro' the union, but the signers were as a drop to the ocean, compared to the American people. The friends of our government and peace triumphed. Washington retired from public life, crowned with glory and the gratitude of the country he had saved in war, and nurtured in peace. The faction labored to promote to the presidency a successor to suit the views of a foreign country—but, notwithstanding their lies, corruption and terror, the truly American interest again prevailed. Adams was elected in the face of all that hell and devils could do—Thus has heaven preferred the United States from foreign influence and domestic traitors; and it will still preserve us. * This was, with few, if any variations, the only petition that was brought forward, throughout the United States, against the British treaty.  WANTED, BY THE JACOBIN FACTION, An expert disorganizer, capable of assigning plausible reasons for turning out of office those of the public functionaries who stand in the way of Revolutionizing schemes. One capable of devising means of shaking off government and laws altogether, would be preferred—as these have proved, from time to time, extremely troublesome to most of the fraternity. N. B. Those hitherto hired for the above purpose, having totally failed of success, none need apply, except he bring well attested certificates of his being desperate, both in fame and fortune. In case of success, he will be admitted to a due share of the plunder. In the event of a failure, "The Republic" will abundantly reward his labors, by a "Flour contract." Apply at the office of "Sargo at Profim," and Co.  From an English Paper. "Life is a jest, and all things show it." "I thought so once, and now I know it." And really, Sir, we are the wittiest people on earth. Every thing serious or sacred is made a jest of—to come to an untimely end, is only "to go off at the drop—and to die in one's bed is, "to kick the bucket." To be on the verge of bankruptcy, a situation not the most desirable, is only to be DISHED—and there are above fifty, pretty, witty, genteel and soft expressions, to denote that imitation of brutality, DRUNKENNESS. A man is affronted, if you tell him that he was DRUNK on such a day; but he takes it as a compliment, if you insinuate that he was "a little groggy,"—or "how came you so?!" To accuse a gentleman of ADULTERY would probably produce a challenge; but to whisper that he has had an "affair of gallantry" with Mrs. ——, is the most most pleasing flattery. Should you be so very dull and stupid, as to accuse another of murder, it is ten to one but he brings you into the Court of King's Bench; whereas if you praise him for behaving as a MAN OF HONOR, when he PINKED the fellow whose wife or daughter he had debauched, he will shake hands with you most cordially. Indeed, Sir, this is carrying things too far. It is being witty overmuch, when by such fine and polite expressions, we familiarize ourselves to crimes, which never ought to be mentioned without abhorrence. The proper subject for the exercise of wit seems to be exhausted, and proper PLACES are changed for others not quite so proper—Hence we may hear of a ROAR OF LAUGHTER in the SENATE; a GENERAL SMILE on the face of the whole congregation in a CHURCH; and a GOOD JOKES, which makes even the judges laugh, in a COURT OF JUSTICE! While our play houses are as dull as conventicles, and our plays contain every thing, except that which provokes mirth. To modern tragedies, indeed, I allow a certain portion of the VIS COMICA; but no thanks to the author, for it is the audience who make their own entertainment here.  From the ALBANY CENTINEL, Americans who have listened to the defamatory tales of a faction in this country, a faction whose unceasing object it has been to depreciate the measures of our government in the estimation of the people, are desired to pay particular attention to that part of Mr. Monroe's reply to his addressers in Philadelphia, in which he states that "his

whole million was employed in a continual effort to promote harmony between the two republics." Mr. Monroe then adds, "nor did I pursue this policy upon my arrival in France from the impulse of my own head and my own heart only, the basis of my communications to the Government, and of my general conduct there, in those respects, was laid by our administration, under whose orders I acted, and by whose instructions I was guided." Thus far the citizen minister; but what has been the language of faction? This is the purport of it—that the government of our country has been assiduous in the manifestation of hatred and enmity towards France; that it has unceasingly sought to favour Great-Britain, to the prejudice of "our allies." Malignant and unfounded as are these charges, and depraved and alienated from love of country as are the authors of them, yet a partial credence of such statements has been impressed on the minds of many. No truth whatever rests upon a more solid basis than this—that it has been the object of the American Administration to preserve a strict and inviolable neutrality during the European war. Yet neutrality was not the object of France; whatever they professed, through the organ of their first minister to this country, after the commencement of the revolution, it is well known that while he was soothing our executive with the sweet sounds of "fifter reupblic," his pocket contained instructions to arouse the people to make a common cause with France, if the government refused to unfurl the banners of war. In return for the unwearying attempts on the part of America to preserve an impartial line of conduct, what have we experienced from the French? what but an attempt to divide the people from the government—the plunder and robbery of our citizens, even to a degree beyond the infamous piracy of the Bermudians? And is France to be justified, because we have also been robbed and insulted by the British? Or, is the justification derivable from the founds liberty and equality? Too much have these sounds already warped the judgments of many and led them to overlook an abusive conduct as ever one independent nation experienced from another. It is hoped there are few in our country who would not rejoice at the establishment of the real liberty and happiness of the people in any quarter of the globe; and it is also hoped there are few who will be so far duped as to justify a power, which, while professing the establishment of liberty as its object, in the plenitude of conquest tramples upon the rights, and insults the authority of a people who have a just claim to freedom and independence.
It is quite fashionable with some to speak of those as attached to the British, who represent the conduct of the French towards this country in its proper light: this may be attributed to the spleen of party. An American may detest those who speak to undermine the pillars of our happiness, without indulging an unjustifiable predilection for another foreign nation.
Mr. M'Kean, in his address to Mr. Monroe the late Minister to France, observes, "Of you, Sir, we have heard nothing for which an American republican ought to blush, from any source of information which a candid man ought to believe." It may be hoped that the reports then which have reached this country, have no foundation in truth; reports that Mr. Monroe's house in Paris was the residence of Tom Paine, and that under the roof of the late Minister the said Tom Paine wrote the infamous letter which he directed to GEORGE WASHINGTON—and the no less infamous letter to the Editor of the Aurora, in which JOHN ADAMS, the President of the United States, is treated by Paine with the most scandalous disrespect.—But should the truth of the reports referred to, not be confessed, it may be difficult to determine the ideas of some persons with respect to conduct which ought to excite a blush. It is believed, however, that there are very few honest republicans in America who would not think it reprehensible in a Public Minister abroad, to give countenance to a vile defamer of the most exalted characters in the nation, and to shelter under his roof a fellow who would make use of the most opprobrious and abusive terms, when speaking of the first and second magistrates of the country.
By this day's Mail.
NEW YORK, July 17. Saturday afternoon the out houses of Major Hunt, at Powles Hook Ferry, were struck by lightning, and consumed, together with 3 horses, hay, &c. Also, a brig, at Bowne's wharf had her topmast shivered to pieces. A row boat, with several people, in attempting to cross the North river, over-set and sunk, fortunately no lives were lost. Capt. Sands, of the Olive Branch, from Bourdeaux, assures us that the number of Americans who have shipped themselves on board French privateers, with a view of enriching themselves on the spoils of their countrymen, is by no means small. Many of these men hold commissions. This fact would appear incredible, were it not confirmed by repeated testimonies. From this circumstance it would appear, that the brutal injuries to which our merchants are patiently submitting, is in a great measure attributable to the villainy of our own countrymen. It is a great misfortune to our country, that neither law nor example are sufficient to counteract such shocking depravity. Such transactions abroad, united to the most infamous projects of self aggrandizement among men of consequence at home (but whose consequence ought to be made more public by placing them in gibbets) are sufficient to hold America up to the scoffs, contempt and ridicule of the world. Surely an honest man is a jewel of inestimable worth!
The Thermometer in the shade, on Saturday, between 11 and 12 o'clock, in town, stood at 91 1-2 degrees.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, July 18. We learn by the last arrival from Bordeaux, that there were but three American vessels left at that port—that there was great talk among the people of a rupture between France and the United States—that in consequence of this, and by advice of the American Consul, the Americans in that city were quitting the place. The people of Bordeaux were however opposed to a war with the United States. It was currently reported that the Consul was concerned in the privateers fitted out of Bordeaux, one of which had captured forty prizes.
INTERESTING TO AMERICANS. Extract of a letter from Holland, April 3, 1797.
"I send you by this opportunity a recent work of Mr. Necker, upon the French revolution; it has been some weeks published, but I have not been able, until a few weeks ago, to procure a copy of it here; I have not yet had the time to read it through myself. I know not whether the government of the United States have ever thought an attention to the literary part of European politics a subject of instruction to their ministers abroad. There is a certain class of publications which have a direct and important connection with the course of events and with the views of nations, courts, parties, factions and individuals; this is no secret to you. In the present situation of our affairs, and the designs which at least one European power has with regard to the United States, it is necessary to be upon the watch for every gleam, that may cast a light upon the systems which comprehend us. My situation is not peculiarly favorable for this particular: I find it difficult to procure the publications which appear in England, and very seldom can receive them, until a long interval has intervened. Even those of France do not reach this country very early; and there are none that originate here. There is not any more certain and equivocal mark of the deplorable declension of this nation in importance than this; not one publication of the least note has been produced by the Dutch press since I first arrived here; and whenever I get intimation of any new work, I find myself obliged to wait for it, until it can be procured from London or Paris, from Lausanne or Bale, Hamburg or Berlin. As it is I am getting into a way which will perhaps supply me better and more speedily than I have been hitherto, and I shall constantly forward to you such works, as may appear to contain any thing interesting to America, with some of the observations which occur to me upon perusal, tho' I am sensible that this last will be the most unnecessary part of the plan."
"To judge accurately upon this work of Necker, it is necessary to remember who, and what the author has been, and what he possibly has hopes of becoming again. I sent you not long since the work of his daughter, Madame de Stael, and mentioned one of her objects in writing that book. She has now returned to Paris; let me further observe, that it was by her exertions the decree in favor of M. de Talleyrand, permitting his return, was passed; the same party procured the same decree in favor of the general Montesquieu: they are endeavoring to obtain the liberation of M. de la Fayette. Lally, in London, who belongs likewise to the same party, has lately published a book in favor of the emigrants, and in this instance, with the same effect, which his former efforts have uniformly produced, of injuring his own cause by his impetuosity. This whole party is detested by the present French government. Every one of the five directors hates them, with the inveteracy of a neighborly hatred; but the force of the opinion publique, to which they are all equally slaves, has made a sort of composition with them absolutely necessary. They, on their part, advance as far as they can, to meet the system of the day; and thus you can observe, in the midst of the most violent oppositions, a disposition to conciliate benevolence, even by courting prejudices, and sacrificing principles, all but those in which the views of the respective individuals are involved. This circumstance accounts for the great difference between the sentiments of Mr. Necker now published, and those of Madame de Stael, in the work which I lately sent you. She very evidently paid her court in that to the present directory. This work offers no composition to them, but apparently looks forward to a different state of the opinion publique, when the execration against them may be as freely indulged, as that against the Jacobins may be at this time. There are numerous indications in these volumes, that that the author has an idea of being called again to act an important political part in France. I shall not undertake to flatter all the passages which have led me to this conclusion, nor to discuss what probability there might be, that the thing will ever happen. Considering the work as proving such a wish, and hope on his part, it becomes necessary to remark, with special attention, what he says upon the subject of the United States, and the American republic. It is in the first section of the fourth volume, which I think curious in this point of view. I shall request you to compare it with a fact which I stated to you in my No. 16, written from London; the conclusion seems inevitable, that the plan which I then stated to you as existing, is not confined to the present governing power in France. But there appears to prevail at present a design still more pernicious, as it strikes directly at our national union. From the present conduct of the directory, it cannot be questioned, that they are determined upon a war with the government of the United States. There are also numerous proofs that in the prosecution of this war, they are preparing to derive support from a part of the American people. The policy upon which they proceed, appears to be this, that the Atlantic, or at least the eastern states, cannot be governed by the influence of France, and therefore, that a southern republic must be formed, in alliance with France, to serve as a balance against the others; but in order to form this republic, France must make war against the present government of the United States, in the progress of which she can send an army to support and assist her allies of the new republic, and thereby they will effect two purposes at once; that of weakening by division a rising power which they behold with suspicion and jealousy; and that of disencumbering themselves from a considerable portion of the army, the return of which into France they already dread. They wish to form a republic in America, they are now forming a republic in Italy, to provide for the subsistence of their troops, or at least to be themselves rid of them—and thus you will observe that they step towards war with America, regularly as they step towards peace with the house of Austria; they are constantly in expectation of this peace, and it will probably be made in the course of this spring or the following summer. In one of my letters I wrote that they had no idea of sending an army to America, and I formed my opinion from the state of their marine, and the impossibility they are under of restoring it for a long time. But various circumstances now lead me to a different opinion; and with respect to the marine, they are preparing to turn all their exertion towards it, as may be collected clearly from the pamphlet of Thercmin, which I sent you a few days ago. You will find in the newspapers which I send you at this time, that Thomas Paine has left Paris, and is going to America; another of the French papers says he is going, with Mr. Monroe to repair the mischief done by the administration of Washington. The plan of the western republic, in alliance of France, to oppose against the rising republic of the United States, must have been formed as early as the time of Genet's instructions; how much earlier it was formed, it is perhaps not necessary to conjecture—that Paine was in the secret, originally, seems probable—that he is now going to America to promote the design, I firmly believe. I see in some late American papers, that he wrote to Bache last summer, the necessity which the French government found themselves under to distinguish between the American government and the people; his pamphlet against the late President, I have not seen, but am told, it is another addition of Adet's appeal to the people. What his conduct will be, is easily foreseen. The French government calculate, that in the war they intend, the eastern states will side with the government; but that our western country, and perhaps the southern states, will side with them; Paine, therefore, is going "pour semer les cendres de l'embrasement." for which Madame Roland judged him so proper. Paine, indeed, is pursuing his vocation: he has no country—no affections that constitute the pillars of patriotism, but going with Mr. Monroe! Where can he the imagination stop in reflecting upon these things; can Monroe? Can? I have done. I remember the late President's advice, not to admit hastily, suspicions against the designs of citizens and friends part of the union; and I will yet hope, that a formal purpose to sever the union into parts, by the help of a French war against the whole, is at least not extensively extended or known, and that it will never meet with encouragement or support from men who ought to consider union as the principle paramount to all others in the policy of every American."
On Sunday last, 25th inst. Jacques Perrault, Pierre Voyer, Joseph De Rome, Etienne Tetu, and Gonfague Berthelot, having made up a party to go to the Falls of Chaudiere, took for that purpose a bark canoe, in which they ascended the rapids under favor of the tide, which was then high. About 5 o'clock, setting out on their return, they made an attempt to get over the breakers, then very strong by reason of the tide being low. At the very moment when they had escaped the danger, one of them cried out that they were all going to perish; this affrighted the others, who, losing all courage; ceased rowing. The canoe left to itself was quickly opertuned by the violence of the torrent, and the bubbling up of the waters. The young Perrault was the first who fell overboard, Voyer and Tetu followed him, Berthelot and De Rome were the last overturned, they holding on the stern of the canoe: of these five, four were swallowed up in the torrent, the young Berthelot alone rose, and fortunately laid hold of the canoe, by which he held firm, until the current drove him on shore. He applied instantly to a man at the ferry house for assistance, unfolding at the same time the misfortune which had befallen him and his companions; but was refused the least assistance—this latter would not even cross the river, though offered a reward, alleging as a reason that he was afraid to leave his children alone; so that this young man, in the sad situation in which he found himself, unmindful of the dangers which he was about to encounter, and affected only by the misfortune which had happened, set off in his weak canoe, which he had ballasted with stones, and crossed the river opposite to cape Rouge, where he took a carriage, and reached town about nine o'clock at night. We cannot but deplore this unhappy catastrophe which has deprived society of four young men, who were accounted amongst the choicest and most polished of our youth; at the same time we hope that this sad adventure will serve as a lesson to those parents who through a want of firmness, suffer their children daily to become the prey of a dan-
ger, which the want of experience prevents them from being sensible of. The only consolation that remains to their fond parents is the regret of the whole city at the fate of these unfortunates. Notwithstanding repeated efforts, the body of the young Perrault is the only one which has been found.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Type, Price. Includes 6 per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, BANK United States, dividend off, Pennsylvania, Insurance Comp. N. A. shares.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
Table with 2 columns: Location, Price. Includes On London, at 30 days, at 60 days, at 90 days, Amsterdam, per guilder, 90 days.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST. Port of PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Destination/Status. Includes Ship Fame, Wilson, Malaga, New-York, July 17, Ship Olive Branch, Sands, Bourdeaux, Brig Pearl, Folsick, Scher. Jane, Cameron.
From the Boston Commercial Gazette. Boston, July 12.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Destination/Status. Includes Ship William, Wales, Lisbon, Brig Hannah, Brown, Surinam, City, Carter, Jamaica, St. Peter, Nelson, Naples, Frederick, Bennet, Valentia, Sch'r Industry, Tuck, Martinique, Hawk, Gifford, St. Michael's, Schooner Industry left at St. Pierre's, ship Josephus, Wilkin, Philadelphia, brig Anthony, Miller, do. brig Mercury, Smith, Baltimore.
From Quebec, June 29.
On Sunday last, 25th inst. Jacques Perrault, Pierre Voyer, Joseph De Rome, Etienne Tetu, and Gonfague Berthelot, having made up a party to go to the Falls of Chaudiere, took for that purpose a bark canoe, in which they ascended the rapids under favor of the tide, which was then high. About 5 o'clock, setting out on their return, they made an attempt to get over the breakers, then very strong by reason of the tide being low. At the very moment when they had escaped the danger, one of them cried out that they were all going to perish; this affrighted the others, who, losing all courage; ceased rowing. The canoe left to itself was quickly opertuned by the violence of the torrent, and the bubbling up of the waters. The young Perrault was the first who fell overboard, Voyer and Tetu followed him, Berthelot and De Rome were the last overturned, they holding on the stern of the canoe: of these five, four were swallowed up in the torrent, the young Berthelot alone rose, and fortunately laid hold of the canoe, by which he held firm, until the current drove him on shore. He applied instantly to a man at the ferry house for assistance, unfolding at the same time the misfortune which had befallen him and his companions; but was refused the least assistance—this latter would not even cross the river, though offered a reward, alleging as a reason that he was afraid to leave his children alone; so that this young man, in the sad situation in which he found himself, unmindful of the dangers which he was about to encounter, and affected only by the misfortune which had happened, set off in his weak canoe, which he had ballasted with stones, and crossed the river opposite to cape Rouge, where he took a carriage, and reached town about nine o'clock at night. We cannot but deplore this unhappy catastrophe which has deprived society of four young men, who were accounted amongst the choicest and most polished of our youth; at the same time we hope that this sad adventure will serve as a lesson to those parents who through a want of firmness, suffer their children daily to become the prey of a dan-
well. July, 2, lat. 42, 29, N. long. 63 W. spoke ship Martha, belonging and bound to Newbury-Port, 60 days from Bourdeaux. At same time saw to windward, two large ships, under jury-masts, spoke by one, the English frigate Prevoyante, had lost her foremast and all her topmasts, in a heavy gale, 29th June. The other was also a frigate, which had been entirely dismasted.
For Bourdeaux.
The Ship E C H O, Captain G. Boys, AT Waring and Francis' wharf, will sail in 15 days. For freight or passage, apply to FRANCIS COPPINGER, No. 221, South Front Street. July 18. djst.
No. 183.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the fifteenth day of June, in the twenty first year of the Independence of the United States of America, JAMES WOODHOUSE, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit:— "The Young Chemist's Pocket Companion, being a Description of a Portable Laboratory, containing a Philosophical apparatus, and a great number of Chemical Agents, by which any person may perform an endless variety of amusing and instructing Experiments, designed for the use of ladies and gentlemen, and intended to promote the cultivation of the Science of Chemistry in the United States of America. By JAMES WOODHOUSE, M. D. Professor of Chemistry, in the University of Pennsylvania, President of the Chemical Society of Philadelphia, &c."
"At present every thing that is not denominated Chemistry, is but a small part of a system of natural knowledge. In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 18. djst—wstf
The History of Pennsylvania, BY ROBERT PROUD.
IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZICHARIAN 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. zawtf
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT at June term, 1797, a petition was presented to the Court of Common Pleas, held at York Town, in the State of Pennsylvania, at the instance of James Short, praying the Court to supply a lost deed made by a certain Andrew Hickenlooper, to Hugh Morrison, James Morrison, and John Sample, executors to Hans Morrison, deceased, for six hundred acres of Land, situate in Menallen township, in the county of York.—All persons who have any objections to make to the object of the said petition are desired to attend at the Court House, in the town of York, on the 4th day of September next, otherwise the lost deed will be supplied. JOHN EDIE, Clerk. July 18. eot85
Stolen or Strayed,
ON the 12th inst. out of the Commons of Philadelphia, a branded Cow, marked with the letters I. N. S. in different places, a white face which extends over one of her eyes, a little white on the back near the rump, her body and end of her tail white, a piece cut off the under part of her ear, and the lop cut off her near one. Any person returning the said Cow to JOHN SIMPSON, Catharine-street, will be handsomely rewarded. July 18. 3t
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Town Lots.
A TOWN named BEULA, one mile square, being laid out on the Blacklick Creek, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Lots therein of 58 feet by 125 feet are now selling at TEN DOLLARS each; their situation in the town to be determined by ballot before the first of August, and deeds for the same will be delivered by the subscriber before the first of October next.
MORGAN J. RHEES.
No. 177, South Second-Street, Philadelphia.
The purchasers of lots in BEULA have the following prospects of appreciating their property:
 1. It is remote from any other town, and surrounded by great bodies of excellent land, capable of producing every kind of grain and vegetables, and is without doubt one of the best grazing countries in the United States.  2. In point of health the situation is not exceeded by any on the continent.  3. Besides numerous springs and runs, of the finest quality, there is a creek for water works (on which mills are now building) running through the town.  4. The public road from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh will go through it, which being more level and nearer than any other route, must become universally travelled: aided by the navigation of Juniata and Conemaugh, goods may be conveyed at least 2 or 3 dollars per cwt. cheaper from the former to the latter place, than by the old road thro' Bedford.  5. Being in the centre of a flourishing settlement, and taking in the shortest passage between the eastern and western waters, it is likely to become a depot for stores, a manufacturing town, and a seat of justice. Besides the old settlers, up wards of one hundred emigrants have settled in the vicinity of Beula, since last October, and many more have engaged to join them this summer.  6. A Land-Office for supplying actual settlers with farms to a considerable amount, and in various situations, will be immediately opened in the town. The proprietors of land in the circumjacent country are solicited to send their drafts and terms of sale, or leasing, to THOMAS JONES, Surveyor, in Beula, who will give security for any trust reposed in him: with such co-operating aid, the progress of the settlement will be the more rapidly advanced and extended to distant townships.  7. A public library for the benefit of the settlers, will be established in the town, towards laying the foundation of which, upwards of one thousand volumes are already purchased and principally sent forward.  8. Two hundred acres of land adjoining the town, besides lots and subscriptions, will be applied to support a minister and preceptor, capable of teaching the useful and liberal arts.  9. After defraying necessary expenses, the money arising from the present sales will be laid out in public buildings; a place of worship, school house and library room, are the first objects.  10. Every professional man and mechanic, on condition of building a house with a stone or brick chimney, and residing in it, before the first of November next, will be entitled to four lots GRATIS, forever from ground rent. Five and ten acre lots may likewise be obtained on reasonable terms.  11. The two central streets in Beula are 100 feet wide, and the others 80 feet. Reserved squares and other accommodations must add to the health and beauty of the place. 
July 6. 5t
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The Adventures of Telemachus.
French and English, 2 vols. 12mo. AMONG the books which daily fall into the hands of the youth of both sexes, none have a higher claim to their attention than Telemachus. The most interesting lessons are here conveyed in the vehicle of an interesting Poem, replete with the finest touches of the true pathetic, and embellished with all the graces of a beautiful style. The fatal effects of indulging the passions are exemplified in the most striking manner; and the happiness attending innocence and virtue painted in the liveliest colours. Whatever can incite to virtue or deter from vice; whatever can enlighten the understanding, charm the imagination, and improve the heart, is to be found in this interesting work.
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This has been pronounced the most useful and the cheapest book published in America. June 21. dtf
Musical Instrument Manufactory,
No. 167, Arch-Street.
HARPER, harpsichord, grand, portable grand, fid-board, pier table and square piano forte maker from London, returns thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hopes that by his assiduity and attention to every branch of his business, to merit a continuance of their favors. Piano fortes made on the newest and most approved plans, with pedals, patent swell, and French harp stop, which he flatters himself will be found on trial by unprejudiced judges, to be equal if not superior to any imported, and twenty per cent cheaper. Any instrument purchased of him, if not approved of in twelve months, he will exchange. N. B. All kinds of Musical instruments made, used, and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange. May 26. 82m.
STATE TRIALS.
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New Hat and Hosiery Store.
Just Imported, In the ships William Penn and Star, from London, and now opening by WILLIAM M'DOUGALL,
At his new Hat and Hosiery Store, No. 134, Market-Street.
An elegant assortment of silk, cotton and thread Stockings. Silk, cotton and thread Gloves. Pantaloons, &c. &c. Likewise, a handsome assortment of men's, women's, and children's fashionable Hats, suitable for the Season. A considerable quantity of low and middle priced Hats assorted in cases, intended for country stores. May 23. taw
George Dobson,
No. 25 South Third-Street,
HAS imported per ships William Penn, Star, and Diana, from London, 5-4 Super London Chintz, elegant patterns, Ginghams, Muslins and Dimities. Fashionable Waistcoating, newest patterns. Ribbands well assorted, in small trunks. 4-4 5-4 and 6-4 India and British Book-muslins. Fancy Cloaths and Cassimers. The whole to be disposed of cheap for Cash or approved Notes of a short date. June 14, '97. d.t.f.
City of Washington.
SCHEME
Of the Lottery, No. II,
For the Improvement of the Federal City.
A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & each 30,000, are
  1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000   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   100 do. 100 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 10 10,000   15,000 do. 5 75,000   16,739 Prizes. 400,000   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 centrepiece or corner 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 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.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
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
A New Work.
PROPOSALS
For printing and publishing, by subscription, The
History of Pennsylvania,
IN North America, from the original institution and settlement of that province, under the first proprietor and governor, WILLIAM PENN, in 1681, 'till after the year 1740; with
AN INTRODUCTION.
Respecting the Life of W. PENN. Prior to the grant of that Province, and the religious Society of the people called Quakers; with the FIRST RISE of the NEIGHBOURING COLONIES, more particularly of WEST-NEW-JERSEY, and the settlement of the DUTCH and SWEDES in DELAWARE.
To which is added,
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SAID PROVINCE.
And of the general state, in which it flourished, principally between the years 1760 and 1770: The whole including a variety of things, useful and interesting to be known, respecting that country in early time, &c. With an appendix. Written principally between the years 1776 and 1780.
By ROBERT PROUD.
"Pulchrum est benefacere rebus, etiam benedicere haud obsequium est, vel pace vel bello clarum fieri licet." Sal. Catalin.
"Sed cum plerique avitarentur res bellicas majores esse quam urbanas, minuedach haecupio." Cic. Off.
(Entered according to law.)
WILLIAM PENN, the great legislator of the Quakers, (in Pennsylvania) had the success of a conqueror, in establishing and defending his colony, among savage tribes, without ever drawing the sword; the goodness of the most benevolent rulers, in treating his subjects as his own children; and the tenderness of an universal father, who opened his arms to all mankind without distinction of sect or party. In his Republic it was not his religious creed, but personal merit, that entitled every member of society to the protection and emolument of the State.
Essay on Toleration, by Arthur O'Leary.
CONDITIONS.
 1. This work will be printed in two octavo volumes, neatly bound and lettered, both in thick and thin, for the choice of the subscribers; on paper similar to that of the conditions, as published in the Subscription papers.  II. The head of William Penn, handsomely engraved, will be prefixed to the first, and a map or sketch of Pennsylvania, and the parts adjacent, to the second volume.  III. The price to subscribers will be four dollars and an half in thick, and five dollars in thin; one dollar to be paid at the time of subscribing, two dollars on the delivery of the first volume, and the remainder on the delivery of the second.  IV. When one thousand copies are subscribed for, the work will be put to press and finished with all convenient expedition.  Subscriptions will be received by Zachariah Poulton, jun. Printer, No. 80, Chestnut-Street, and at the Philadelphia Library in Fifth-Street; by Isaac Collins, Printer, and Joseph James, Merchant, New-York; by John P. Pleasants and George W. Field, Merchants, Baltimore; and by other persons both in town and country. February 18. tudf
45,000 pieces of Nankeens
250 boxes brown Havannah Sugars. Imperial Hyson Teas. 17 tubs Quick Silver. Sail Canvas, No. 1 & 2. A large assortment of Nails, sharp and flat points. Queens Ware, well assorted in crates and bds. London Particular and Madeira Wines. India Market. Teneriffe Wine in bds. and pipes. Bottled London Porter in tiers. Fine Yellow Paint, dry in casks. Writing Slates in boxes and bundles. A box of Ink Stands and Note Presses. Manchester Goods in chests. 3 trunks black Sewing Silk. 6 tons of Sheet Lead. Bell Liverpool Coal, and A quantity of Wine Bottles. For Sale by Philip Nicklin, & Co. June 24. 2tawtf
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-Street. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia, June 9. 1797. 5tawtf
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
No. 27, Dock-Street, Have just received per Abigail, Babcock, from BELFAST,
IRISH Cambricks, in boxes of 40 pieces and 80 patches, each sorted up to 9/ sterling per yard.
They have also received
7-8 & 4-4 Irish Linens well assorted. Dowlas and Sheetings, which will be sold for ready money, or short credit, on moderate terms; together with a general assortment of Spring Goods as usual. Also, Hunter's Pipes in boxes. An assortment of Queens' Ware in crates. An assortment of Glass Ware in crates and crates. T. Crowley, Millington, Steel. Cargo & London particular Teneriffe Wines. Lisbon Wine of excellent quality. Superior Sherry Wines. Patent Sheathing paper. A few small bales fine Cloths neatly assorted, and two bales assorted Flannels, to be sold per package. June 9. 3taw 6w
Nathaniel Lewis & Son,
Have for sale at their store, No. 70, adjoining George Latimer & Son, Pine-Street Wharf,
A Quantity of
Madeira Wines
In pipes and half pipes. Madeira Wines and Citron. lately imported in the Schooner Sincerity, Capt. Copia. Also, 25 Puncheons, second and third proof, West-India Rum, and a few Pipes of Brandy. They have constantly on hand and for sale, French Bury and Country Mill Stones of various sizes, and a general assortment of Boulting Cloths of the best quality, both American and Foreign manufacture. The former having proved, from several years experience of a number of millers in different parts of the United States at least equal, and in many instances superior to the European Cloths, we hope the manufacturer, Robert Dawson, will meet with liberal encouragement in this important and useful undertaking. He has obtained a patent and exclusive right of making and vending Boulting Cloths on his improved plan for a number of years, and they are sold only by himself in Lancaster, state of Pennsylvania, and by the subscribers in Philadelphia. June 14. d
Ross & Simson,
Have for Sale,
A QUANTITY OF PRIME
St. Domingo Cotton,
Superior Old Lisbon Wine in Pipes
Excellent India Market
Teneriffe Wine,
In Madeira Casks
A few Quarter Casks best
Fresh Hyson and
Hyson Skin
Muscovado Sugars in Hogsheads, and
Coffee in Tiers
March 7. 11t
LANDING.
From on board Schooner Daphne, captain
G. W. Morris, from Hispaniola,
61,000 wt. Sugar,
53,000 Coffee
FOR SALE BY
F. COPPINGER,
No. 221, South Front-Street,
Who has also on hand,
Claret in bds. and cases
Rice
A quantity of Bristol Bottles
A case of Cambricks
Cloths and Cassimeres.
July 5. dtf.
For Sale,
That well known place, called VANDEGRIFT'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, AORDECAI LEWIS. May 24. 3tawtf
ELEGANT NEW FURNITURE
NOW Selling off Cheap, Consisting of
Side-boards, commode, front, and fifth corner card tables, circular and square do. circular and square bureau, desks and chairs of the very newest fashion, bedsteads, and two very complete secretaries, and book-cases. The above articles may be had on advantageous terms, as the owner is about declining the business. Persons wishing to purchase are desired to apply immediately, in Second a few doors above Walnut Street, directly opposite the city tavern. June 27. *d3t.
FOR SALE,
The following Valuable Property.
A VACANT Lot, situated on the east side of Third-Street, between Skippen and Plumb-Street, twenty-one feet front by one hundred feet deep.
A frame Tenement fifteen feet by nineteen feet, on the north side of Skippen-Street between Third and Fourth-Street; the lot is one hundred feet deep, it is paved before the door, and great improvements are making in the street—the above is clear of ground rent and every other incumbrance—the house lets for thirty seven pounds ten shillings per annum.
A frame Tenement eleven by sixteen feet, on the west side of Fifth-Street, between Skippen and Plumb-Street; the lot is ninety six feet deep, clear of every incumbrance except a ground rent of one hundred and ten shillings per annum; the house lets for thirty pounds per annum.
Also,
A pair of dark brown Carriage Horses, one of which is an excellent Saddle Horse.
For further particulars inquire of
Samuel R. Franklin,
No. 100, Lombard-Street, corner of Fourth St. N. B. The above property will be sold for part cash and part dry goods. June 30. 3taw4w
FOR SALE,
By Simon Walker,
No. 122, SOUTH FOURTH-STREET,
GOLD and silver Watches
Shot, common and patent
Tin Plates, Sheet Iron
Bar and Sheet Lead
Copper Sheets and bottoms
Taunton Ale
Ravens Duck
Hats in cases
Wool Cards
Claret Wine and Porter Bottles in hampers. July 1. co1w
Advertisement.
PURSUANT to an Order from the Orphans' Court, will absolutely be sold at PUBLIC SALE, at Cranberry, on Wednesday the 23d day of August next, at 11 o'clock, A. M., all that valuable REAL ESTATE, late belonging to the Rev. Gilbert T. Snowden, deceased, lying in and near Cranberry, in the county of Middlesex, township of South Brunswick, state of New Jersey, upon the lower road leading from Philadelphia to New York. A very elegant farmhouse in a beautiful and healthy situation, painted white, with Venetian window shutters, thirty feet front and thirty eight feet deep, two rooms with a handsome hall or entry on the first floor, three rooms on the second floor and two well-finished garrets. In the rear of the house is an excellent two-story building 37 feet by 19, consisting of a dining-room for work people, spacious pantries and a large kitchen, with every convenience, and over this are three chambers for servants. To the right is an additional building 18 feet front by 40 feet deep, consisting of a chamber below and a library above—under the whole are very fine cellars paved with brick and conveniently partitioned. The house is entirely new, built in a modern style, and completely and elegantly finished. Every room is hung with bills that lead both to the kitchen and the servants' apartments; there is a pump of good water in the yard; and a stone and brick pavement round the whole house, which is enclosed with a handsome railing, with three gates in front. The farm consists of one hundred and forty seven acres, with a proportion of woodland and meadow, under excellent fence; a garden with pale fence; a large barn, flails, carriage-house, cow-house, &c. all new, and built in the best manner; with two Orchards, one of 60 full grown trees, the other is young and thriving, consisting of 200 best grafted fruit trees. Nearly adjoining said farm is a lot of Woodland, of the best quality, containing 37 acres. Also a tract of land within seven miles of Cranberry, and 1/2 of the Croft Road, containing one hundred and fifty acres, three-fourths meadow and the rest excellent timber. This Tract will be sold in lots on Thursday, the 24th day of August following, at 11 o'clock, A. M., on the premises if the weather permits, if not at the house of Mr. Wilberth, Croft Road. For further particulars inquire of Nathaniel Hunt, Esq. Cranberry, of Mr. Isaac Snowden, jun. No. 141 South Second Street, Philadelphia, or of Mr. Charles Snowden Tanton Coffee-House, New York, or of the subscribers. ISAAC SNOWDEN, Princeton. JACOB FISHER, Cranberry. N. B. The sale of the above property was advertised for the 14th inst. but the Administrators were not able to get the two separate Tracts laid out into Lots, and other matters arranged, on account of the indisposition of one of them, it was therefore adjourned to the days above mentioned. 5tawtf June 19.
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE
Tracts of Land,
IN the county of Glynn and state of Georgia, will be sold by public sale, at eight o'clock on the evening of Tuesday the 27th day of June next, at the Merchants Coffee-House in this city, unless previously disposed of by private sale. 1st. 7000 acres on St. Simons Sound at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle rivers, adjoining the commons of the town of Brunswick, originally granted to John Howell, and within 6 miles of the Atlantic ocean. 2d. 25,000 acres on the head waters of a branch of the great Satilla, originally granted to Ferdinand O'Neal. 3d. 50,000 acres on the waters of the little Satilla river, and of Buffalo and Alexanders Creeks; the great Satilla road passes through these lands, which were originally granted to Ferdinand O'Neal. 4th. 50,000 acres on the great Satilla river, which are also intersected by a branch of the little Satilla, and were originally granted to Thomas Spalding. It appears by authentic certificates from Thomas Davis, surveyor, and from Major Hopkins now residing in Philadelphia, that the body of these lands are not thirty miles from the ocean, and principally within tide water; that the Altamaha is navigable for boats and rafts two hundred miles above, and for large vessels within ten miles of them; that they are chiefly first rate pine lands, producing timber equal in quality to any in the state of Georgia, possessing the same advantages of navigation. The abovementioned certificates, together with the patents, drafts, and other papers respecting the title, which is complete and unincumbered, are in the possession of the subscribers and may