Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-01-04 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1349.]
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
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 ability. 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, (tis 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 tm 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 ballast, fails or rigging; she flows six hundred barrels; has a handsome cabin and steerage, and a half deck which will stow from seventy-five to eighty barrels; has been newly caulked, grouted 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 Messrs. Willis and 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, Culbert 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.
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 complete out-fit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expence. 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 flasks and note pencils. 14 bales of sail canvas.
And on hand,
TEAS. Imperial Hyson, and, Souchong. 200 pieces Nankens of the first quality. 19 tubs Quick-silver. 2 chests Bandanna handkerchiefs. A few chests Manchestor good-well assorted in Cor-duroys, thicksets, Giugham, 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 tierces Snake Root. 230 logs Mahogany. Nov. 7.
For Sale,
By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels. Ditto Herring and Mackarel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs. Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one. Dry Codfish, from one to fifty Kentals. Fine and coarse Salt. Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work. December 1.
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. Wm. GOVETT, Sec'y. December 8, 1796.
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FR. UNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FR. UNCES & 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. FR. UNCES, JOHN VAN REED Philad. August 27, 1796.
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 Paterson 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. Philad. August 18, 1796.
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 28th 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 Diana, from London, Clouded and striped Spanish Swandown Clouded Erminets and Molekins Striped do. and do. Figured Manillas Scarlet figured Erminets Printed Florinets Do. Cassimets and Cassimere 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.
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.
FOR SALE,
At Whitefides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial } Hyson Skin. Hyson, } Fresh Teas. { Souchong, Young Hyson, } { Bohea } Dec. 9.
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.
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 Jellies Bark Two cases of Roll Arnetta A small consignment of Rose Blankets, Flannels, Baizes, Broad-cloths, Coatings, Plaits, &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 Silks nankeen, &c. Likewise an assortment of Dutch goods, consisting of Osnaburghs, ticklenbergs, bed-ticks, stripes, checks, Morlaix linen, platillas, ravens duck, Britannia, &c. And for sale by the package only. Thomas & John Ketland. Walnut-street Wharf. Nov. 15.
Imported in the late arrivals from Europe and the West-Indies,
Holland Gin, in pipes Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum Martinique 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 Rufus & Flemish Sheeting 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, Baizes, Gurrahs, Bandanna and Mullin Handkerchiefs, and a complete assortment of 5-4 and 6-4 Boultng Cloths. For Sale by Pragers & Co. October 20.
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.
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 Beetroots 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 Ten Cucumber Common and lemon Thyme Cured leaf and sprigged Parley Pot Marjoram Balm Thyme Mangel Wurzel 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 Seedsmen in London, and are warranted fresh and good. Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17.
Just Landing,
At South street wharf, from a board the ship Sedgley, Captain Hodge, from St. Petersburg, The following Goods:
Russia Sail Duck, first quality. Do. Sheeting do. Do. Diaper. Do. Huckaback. Do. Craft. Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English size. Do. White Candle Tallow. Do. White Soap in small boxes. Do. Cordage of fine yarn. Ravens Duck. Lingual, lit and end fort. Horse Hair uncurled. Russia Bar Iron. Do. Hoop Iron. Do. Nail Rods. 10 Tons Oakum and Junk. St. Petersburg Clean Hemp: For Sale by Philips, Crandall, & Co. October 12.
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.
Cheap French China.
THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the pieces being too immoderate 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 Cups and Saucers Groupes and Figures Alabaster Vases Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, Besides India Japan'd Toilet Deks, Chairs, Tables and Quadrille Boxes. PASQUIER & Co. No. 91, South Second-street. December 5th.
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 3 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27.
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.
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.
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 20.
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 313, HIGH-STREET. GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library, without any advance upon his former exceedingly low prices, which for several years past have in so distinguished a manner recommended them to notice. Printed Catalogues combining the most extensive collection of the latest English and Irish Editions ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application. Orders addressed to C. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctually attended to. A number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf. Nov. 8.
Bank of Pennsylvania.
AT a Meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, at the Bank, December 29th, 1796, it 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 practiced 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.
Women's Cloaks.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street, Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Folsick, via London, an assortment of Scarlet } Cloaks trimmed with fur and Drab } ermine. Purple and Pearl } December 15.
A few hogheads of choice N. E. Rum,
and a quantity of LARD, for sale; Enquire at No. 71, North Water-street. December 24.
Clocks and Watches.
LESLIE AND PRICE, No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES, consisting of horizontal, capp'd and jewel'd Gold Watches, with seconds, of superior workmanship and elegance; also capp'd and jewel'd and plain Gold Watches; capp'd & jewel'd, capp'd, seconds, day of the month, and plain Silver Watches; eight day & chamber Clocks, elegant French Clocks with marble frames; eight day and thirty hour, brass works, &c. December 22, 1796.
WM. HOLDERNESS, No. 76,
HIGH-STREET, Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercury, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods, Which he will sell, wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms; Amongst which are Some elegant 4-4 and 7-8 Chintzes and Cottons, new patterns Ditto Furniture ditto Ditto Dimity Tamboured, Book, and Jacquet Muslins Ditto in Gold and Silver Ditto Neckcloths, very fine Mantuas of the first quality Silk and Cotton Hosiery Umbrellas of the first quality, assorted with Linens, very fine, and Table Linens Marcellas and Cotton Counterpanes Rose Blankets assorted—&c. &c. October 26.
Insurance Company of North-America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in this company are desired to take notice that the second Tuesday in January, (being the 10th day of the month) is the day fixed by charter for the election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. The election will be held at their office, and commence at 11 o'clock, A. M. The subject of the bye-laws of the Corporation will be submitted to their consideration at this meeting. EBENEZER HAZARD, Sec'y-tthof Dec. 12.
C. W. PEALE,
To the Citizens of Philadelphia. Willing to contribute my mite to assist the sufferers at Savannah, I propose to appropriate the products of the Museum, on Wednesday, the 4th of January next, for that express purpose. The constant call for my daily excursions, to prepare the numerous subjects for the museum, has, and will for a long time to come, prevent me from giving my personal attendance on the visitors of this repository: But on this particular occasion, it is my intention to be present the whole day; and it will give me much pleasure to see the rooms crowded from the early morn until ten o'clock at night. N. B. C. W. PEALE during the last nine months, has made uncommon exertions to enrich and improve the Museum, and although it is not yet what it ought to be with the aid of the City of Philadelphia, the proprietor assures the public that it is daily progressing in usefulness; and the constant visitor will always find some additions to elevate his mind, and call forth sentiments of love, wonder and admiration of the wisdom of the great creator of all things. Museum, Dec. 9.

A Quantity of Brandy,
FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds Old Hock, in cases of 40 dozen each Glass Tumblers, in pints and half-pints Window Glass, in boxes, of different sizes Hazelnuts, in sacks Whiting Coppers } in hhds White Lead Spanish Brown For Sale by PETER BLIGHT. January 4
LIST OF PRIZES and BLANKS in the Washington Lottery, No. II.
50th Days Drawing, December 24.     No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.    102 14061 26197 38533  494 239 639 39046  727 15167 27118 093  729 415 121 094  856 331 226 171  1367 423 300 474  897 584 460 485  910 18152 859 829  2023 189 28125 40096  766 29040 230 223  898 205 850 246  908 224 978 392  4349 399 29560 930  701 484 671 41405  910 554 937 496  5091 631 30295 887  6035 778 347 42688  353 20259 370 782  732 286 439 43145  922 637 952 165  2239 942 31061 306  8191 21111 116 336  609 22255 23593 503  9277 483 858 868  445 554 883 44482  799 623 33057 682  20233 995 107 45009  388 25194 147 439  21139 588 770 46793  706 24702 34018 47690  12061 783 269 739  095 25103 35796 968  959 252 36169 48073  23000 288 403 648  256 484 417 782  423 739 630 49637  576 855 37940 10  849 893 974    51st Days Drawing, December 26.     No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.    885 9216 19603 31186  2181 150 678 239  984 10039 995 32380  2148 721 2000 34208  690 11255 602 323  3145 495 893 942  324 12652 27229 36988  4660 867 22635 37750  3424 928 638 281  816 23488 678 28776  4435 572 705 39452  446 648 23382 40916  508 782 513 41328  711 933 25044 42656  858 14961 380 43803  895 15191 413 44381  7021 446 26460 499  2141 633 544 937  275 26201 835 45049  287 270 27004 079  449 962 28285 607  482 17388 29649 46436  568 921 30367 735  676 12676 715 47916  9077 19238 844 49324  
New Theatre.
On WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 4, Will be presented, A COMEDY, called the Wheel of Fortune.
Written by Richard Cumberland, Esq. author of the West-Indian, Jew, &c.—and performing at Drury Lane Theatre, London, with unbounded applause.
Sir David Daw, Mr. Francis Tempest, Mr. Harwood. Penruddock, Mr. Cooper Woodville, Mr. Warren Sydenham, Mr. Wignoll Henry Woodville, Mr. Moreton Wexdale, Mr. Blissett Woodville's servant, Mr. Mitchell. Officer, Mr. Warrell Jenkins, Mr. Darley, jun. James, Mr. Warrell, jun. Richard, Mr. Morgan Harry, Mr. McDonald Thomas, Master Warrell. Mrs. Woodville, Mrs. Morris. Emily Tempest, Mrs. Merry. Dame Duncley, Mrs. Dods. Maid, Miss Milbourne.
To which will be added (never performed in America) a Comic Opera, in two acts (as performed at Covent Garden Theatre upwards of 150 nights) called,
The Lock and Key.
Brummagem, Mr. Francis Cheerly, Mr. Darley, jun. Captain Vain, Mr. Fox Ralph, Mr. Harwood Laura, Mrs. Warrell Fanny, Mrs. Oldmixon. Selina, Mrs. Harvey Dolly, Miss Milbourne
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. VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
NOTICE.
THE Sales of LANDS of the United States, in the North-Western Territory, heretofore advertised in the several public papers, will commence this even- ing, at the City Tavern—to be continued from day to day, 'till the tenth of February next. January 4
A stated meeting of the "Philadelphia Society for the information and assistance of persons emigrat- ing from Foreign Countries", will be held at the Col- lege-Hall, in 4th street, this evening, Jan. 4, at 7 o' clock.
N. B. As particular business will be transacted, the attendance of members is requested January 3
The following BILL is now before the Common Council of this City.
AN ORDINANCE
To oblige the owners and occupiers of houses, in the city of Philadelphia, to provide, and keep in repair, BUCKETS, to be used in extin- guishing fires.
WHEREAS it is necessary, that a sufficient number of buckets, to be used for extinguishing fires, should be kept in the city of Philadelphia: And whereas the legislature of this commonwealth, by an act passed the eighteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, did authorise this corporation to make and establish any law, ordinance, or regula- tion, to oblige the owners and occupiers of houses in the said city, to provide, and keep in repair, any number of leather buckets, not exceeding six, to be used in extinguishing fires.
Section I. Be it therefore enacted, and it is hereby ordained and enacted, by the citizens of Philadelphia, in select and common councils assem- bled, That on and after the day of which will be each and every house within the city of Philadelphia, as herein after described, shall be provided and fur- nished with the number of strong leather buckets as hereinafter is appointed and specified, that is to say: Every house used for the malting of grain, and brewing of malt liquors—every house used for the distillation of spirituous liquors—and every house used for the baking and refining of sugars, shall, re- spectively, be provided with six buckets: and all o- ther houses, according to the valuation at which they now are respectively assessed in the books of county rates and levies, shall be provided with buckets in the following proportion:
Each house assessed at the va- lue of five hundred dollars, and not more than fifteen hundred dollars, } with one bucket. Each house assessed at more than fifteen hundred dollars and not more than twenty- five hundred dollars, } with two buckets. Each house assessed at more than twenty five hundred dollars, } with four buckets.
And the said buckets so to be provided, shall be made of stout strong leather, well pitched at the seams, and in other respects water tight, and shall be of a size to contain at least ten quarts each; and every bucket shall be marked with the number of the house to which it may belong, and with the name of the street, lane, alley or court wherein said house is situate: and every house which shall be built or assessed within the city from and after the passing of this ordinance, shall be furnished with a bucket or buckets in the proportion herein before prescribed.
Section II. And it is hereby further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the respective owner or owners of each and every house in this city, coming within the description of this ordinance, shall, within the time, and in the pro- portion herein before specified and enumerated, provide and furnish, at his, her or their own pro- per cost and charge, the said described buckets; and shall cause them to be placed in some conspi- cuous place near the front door as possible, in each of his, her or their house or houses respectively: and if any owner or owners of a house or houses, as aforesaid, shall not provide and place therein the number of buckets thereto appertaining, within the time herein before appointed, that then the person or persons occupying the same, shall, within the further sum of house or houses in his, her or their tenure, shall be provided with buckets, pursuant to the true intent & meaning of this ordinance. And whenever an house or houses, as aforesaid, shall be occupied by a tenant, and the said tenant, in default of the owner or owners, shall, as enjoined hereby, provide and fur- nish the house or houses in his tenure with the num- ber of buckets required, he or she may deduct the full cost and charges thereof from and out of the rent due or growing due to the owner or owners of such house or houses; and the owner or owners shall allow the same, without abatement or deduction.
Section III. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the tenant or occupi- er of each and every house which shall be provided with buckets in pursuance of this ordinance, shall keep the same in good order and shall be responsible to the owner or owners of the house for each and every bucket so provided for said house during his or her occu- pancy thereof, and shall upon the alarm and cry of fire, take or send the said buckets to the place where they may be wanted for extinguishing the same, and shall as soon as possible after the extinction thereof, col- lect the said buckets and replace them in the said house, and every bucket which shall be lost shall be re- placed by the tenant or occupier of the house to which it shall belong, at his or her own proper cost and charge within after notice given to him or her in manner herein after mentioned, and in default thereof shall forfeit and pay the sum of
Section IV. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Mayor shall in the months of and in every year, by warrant under his hand and seal, direct the constab- les in the several wards of the city respectively, to ex- amine the houses which, by this ordinance, ought to be furnished with buckets, and to make to him within days a true return in writing of the state and condition of said buckets, and if it appear that any buckets are not in good order and repair, or are lost, the Mayor shall forthwith cause notices to be serv- ed on the tenants or occupiers of the houses to which such bucket or buckets belong, to replace or repair the same. Provided always nevertheless that this ordi- nance, or any thing herein contained, shall not be con- strued to oblige those citizens, who are members of voluntary associations or fire companies, to provide the number of buckets herein directed in addition to those which they already have provided, pursuant to the rules of those companies, but where there is a deficien- cy it shall be supplied by the owner or owners of the house, so that each house, as described in this ordi-
nance, shall be provided and furnished with the num- ber of buckets as is herein before specified and ap- portioned.
Section V. And be it further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the fines and forfei- tures which may be incurred for breaches of any part of this ordinance, shall be sued for and recovered in like manner as debts under twenty pounds, one half thereof shall be for the use of him who shall sue for the same, and the other half shall go towards forming a fund to be used as an auxiliary aid towards the extin- guishing fires in the city of Philadelphia, in such a man- ner, as hereafter may be devised and directed by the Select and Common Councils.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, 1797.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, dated Cape-Francaise, Nov. 29th, 1796, to his friend in Philadelphia, received by the Medusa frigate, Commodore Barney.
"I would give you a sketch of politics, but as you will soon see an address "to the merchants, &c. & others, whom it may concern, citizens of the United States," published in your papers, setting forth the embarrassed state of our commerce—the unjust captures of our vessels—the bad prospects of be- ing paid—the conduct of the commissioners, &c. &c. renders an account from me unneces- sary. I will, however, observe, that they seem de- termined to make us take a part with or against them; they will let us remain neutral no longer. They are capturing all our vessels bound to, and from British ports, taking all cargoes by force, where the captain or consignee refuse to sell to them."
"They have laid a very heavy duty upon all goods imported into the island; the duty is by weight, and not on the value, and is curiously ar- ranged: all goods are weighed as soon as landed, on some articles the duty is equal to first cost."
COMMUNICATIONS.
The plundering of Italy has been justified by those who, have justified every thing that the French have done from the beginning of the revolution. It is said that the monuments of the arts are given by the Ita- lians in lieu of pecuniary contributions, and by treaty. But what kind of reciprocity can possibly exist in the case?—It is force to weakness—power to impotence. Individuals who practice on this principle, are loaded with obloquy & merited contempt; but numbers pos- sessing power, may exercise it to any extent with the approbation of our Jacobins, even to plunder, robbery, and the threatening the Independence of their own country.—
It is in vain the French partisans attempt to shelter themselves from the defeat the insolence of their minister has produced, by pretending that the Bri- tish treaty has wrong'd their nation. The sophisms and lies direct on that subject, already outnumber the census of the United States; they have made more than one damaging hit for every foul. Even Frenchmen possessed of candor and good sense will feel, though they may not acknowledge this fact. The public faith of America is at this moment the purest and most unspotted of any nation on the globe. Let our patriots who with to see a French army marching through our towns, to collect pic- tures, &c. & &. Our patriots who already think of a place of refuge in Louisiana—our patriots who have agents in Paris, and who expect to get the upper hand by French help, and French threats— yes, let our patriots (but the word smells of filth) dew this if they dare. Eyes are opened at last.
"The system of terror" is out of vogue. War with France is not even a bug bear. The Jacobins while they threaten this event, laugh out and be- tray their artifice. To French cats, Modena, Par- ma, Tuscany, Rome, Sardinia, Genoa, and Venice, are mice; but America has claws too—and can scratch if it cannot slay.
Lately it was argued in company, that Mr. Bache served his employers very ill. He wins no- body, it was said. His lies are all insolent and af- frontive. The answer was—he does custom work. For five thousand French crowns a year, a minister has a good right to please his fancy. 'Tis true the money is well laid out for America. Every dollar of the salary buys an antidote against our silly at- tachment to guillotine liberty. Every sentence of Adet's manifesto has lowered the pulse of credu- lous fody, and raised the Independent spirit of '75.
As Mr. Bache anticipates the great advantage to the United States to have an asylum for the de- mocrats from any government at all, in Louisiana, in case the French should get that country. A cor- respondent observes, that it would be prudent for the party to go soon—for they are down. A Ja- cobi President is certainly not elected. The peo- ple are no friends to them. The French can help them with nothing but menaces, jargon, and se- crecy hand promises; and these are a worse curren- cy than affidavits. Besides, if the party was group- ed together at New Madrid, they would see the ne- cessity of some government, and submit to it. For we hear that Barrington, the pick pocket at Bota- ny-Bay, is a great preacher, of morals and good order. Why should we despair of our democrats!
From the (Boston) CANTINE.
A SERIOUS WORD TO SOBER PEOPLE.
Fellow citizens, More than twenty years have elapsed since we declared ourselves an independent nation; surely it is not too soon to act in a manner correspondent to that declaration, and to fill (if we are able) the character we have assumed:—But if we mean to do this it is high time to put an end to the cabals and intrigues of foreigners among us, and to extin- guish at once the hope they entertain of govern- ing our country. Separated as we are, by a thou- sand leagues of ocean from the people of Europe, and distinguished still more by character and condi- tion, it would seem to be no difficult thing to pre- serve ourselves free from their influence; but, alas, that influence which we had virtue enough to resist, when attempted by the force of one nation, has been more successfully attempted by the frauds of
another. It should be always recollected by the freemen of America, that an influence over the people (however acquired) is to a certain degree, a power over the government, and in many cases they must perceive that an ascendancy gained over a few men, will secure the suffrages of many.
When I read the Philadelphia Aurora , the New- York Argus , the Chronicle , and some other of our public newspapers which for a long time have been devoted to the service of France , and to the injury of the United States more than the news- papers of Paris , I cannot but imagine many of the writers in such papers have motives to which the body of the people are strangers; yet when I see that the patronage of such papers is not confined to foreigners, but extends to many citizens, I con- fess that I tremble for the fate of my country. For it is certain, that a people who can habitually em- brace the follies, and believe the falsehoods which they propagate and approve, the crimes and impieties which they audaciously justify, must be so deficient both in wisdom and virtue, that they CANNOT long be free:—For without knowledge, without morals, and without religion among the people, I ask where will freedom find a support? The fatal experiment of maintaining liberty in contempt of religion and morality, has too often been tried; it has always failed as it must forever issue in the establishment of injustice, and tyranny of the worst kind—for it must always transfer the powers of society to the most profligate of its members, men who will flat- ter the vices of people to obtain their suffrages, and at the same time unite with foreign enemies for the sake of their support. How such men ac- quire power, and how they make use of it, the hi- story of France , from the rise of Marat , to the fall of Robespierre , too plainly shews—indeed the spirit of injustice, intolerance and barbarous tyranny which they exhibited, drew from Condorcet , at a very early period, the reluctant confes- sion, "that the republic must fall;" we all see or may see how fully Condorcet's apprehensions are realized; for, though the forms of a republic are preserved, yet of liberty which constitutes all its ex- cellence, the very embryos seem to have been destroyed.
Many well meaning men until lately, have doubted whether France was capable of the Machiavellian policy with which she has been charged toward the United States ; but no impartial man, I think, can any longer deny that she intends to establish a complete dominion over our country; presuming on her military successes in Europe, and encouraged by her numerous partisans here, she has now partly disclosed her design toward us, and if we have not penetration enough to see it, and virtue sufficient to resist it, whatever may be the result of the present effort, our future tranquillity is hopeless.
THRASYBULUS.
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, December 29.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, including a report and sundry statements respecting the Public Debt, in pursuance of a reso- lution of last session, and an account of the receipts and expenditures of 1795. Referred to the com- mittee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Dwight Foster from the committee of claims made reports on the petitions of Henry Roberts, George Calles, George Carnel, and James Row- land, which recommended a disallowance to the prayer of their several petitions. The house con- curred in the reports.
Mr. Swanwick from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on the petition of Francis Coppinger, in behalf of Mr. Lilella, which recommended a disallowance to the prayer of the petition. The house concurred.
Mr. Muhlenberg presented the petition of Da- vid Hallhouse, a soldier in the late war, praying for a full pension.
Mr. R. Sprigg, jun. presented the petition of Gassamy Watkins, praying to have a land warrant replaced, which had been lost.
Both the above petitions were referred to the com- mittee of claims.
On motion of Mr. Williams, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the re- ports of committees on the petitions of sundry re- fugees from Canada and Nova Scotia. This bus- iness underwent some discussion, principally upon the best method of satisfying the claims in question. The following resolution was at length come to, and a committee appointed to bring in a bill ac- cordingly.
"Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law for granting donations of land to Canadian and Nova Scotia refugees, in conformity to the re- solves of Congress of the 23rd of April, 1783, and the 13th of April, 1785."
Mr. Swanwick called up the order of the day on a report of the committee of commerce and manu- factures, made the last session, on a memorial from the state of Delaware, respecting the kidnapping of negroes and mulattoes. The house accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole on that subject, when a considerable debate took place. Postponed.
This business being disposed of, Mr. Blount mo- ved that the house should go into a committee of the whole, on the report of the Secretary of War, on the petition of Hugh Lawson White. The house accordingly went into a committee of the whole on this report, and after the subject had un- dergone some discussion the committee rose, had leave to sit again, and the house adjourned.
Bank of Pennsylvania,
January 4, 1797.
At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share was declared for the last 6 months, which will be paid to the Stockholders af- ter the 24th inst.
JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Jan. 3. d.f.

To-morrow evening again the same performance.
OLD THEATRE.
Cedar-Street.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Thursday, January 5.
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.
Sign. 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 maneuvring 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.
To the Public.
THE Exhibition of Elegant Prints of the Revolution of France, and Generals Buonaparte, Pichegru, &c opened some days past, at the south-east corner of High and Third streets, formerly Cook's house, having given general satisfaction to all those who have seen it, the Proprietor takes the liberty of informing the Public that he has added to the fame, a large and beautiful Plan of Paris (the newest extant) containing a complete view of the city itself, its suburbs environs, villages, houses, heights, woods, vineyards, lands, meadows, &c geometrically drawn, by Mr. Roussel, chief of the Engineers; real locks of the hair of the late Queen of France, Madame, and the Dauphin, may also be seen. In consequence of the House being sold, he will have but a short time to exhibit the Prints, and, by the advice of his friends, he means to open every day in the week, from 9 till dusk.
Admission, one quarter of a Dollar.
January 3
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS,
Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
MR. FENNELL
Respectfully informs the Public, that ON THURSDAY EVENING, January 5, at 7 o'clock, Will be delivered,
(FIRST PART)
PREFATORY OBSERVATIONS,
(Continued)
Including selections from Dr. Young—on
MAN,
LIFE.
PROCRASINATION.
(SECOND PART)
Edwin & Angelina, Goldsmith
Elegy written in a Country Church-yard, Gray
(THIRD PART)
Alexander's Feast, Dryden
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—Half a dollar each.
The Philadelphia Lyceum.
FOR FREE DEBATE.
WILL be opened THIS EVENING, Wednesday, January 4, (and every future Wednesday 'till further notice) at the Mathematical School-Room, in the University; when the following question will be submitted for general and free discussion.
"Is the Institution of a National University either necessary or desirable?"
The Chair will be taken precisely at 7 o'clock, and the debate immediately opened.
Regulations have been formed for conducting the institution according to the strictest principles of order and decorum, and for concluding the debate at an early hour.
Any person present may open the question, and the opener shall have the exclusive privilege of reply, and concluding the debate. The question shall be decided by the affirmative or negative of the majority present.
Questions of importance may be adjourned to a future evening, upon motion, to be decided by a majority. Any person present at a debate, may propose a question for a future evening; the question shall be delivered in writing to the chairman, and its reception or rejection shall be decided by a majority.
The Hall shall be lighted and provided with fires; to defray the expenses of which,
Admission for each person, one eighth of a dollar.
January 4
Pantheon,
AND RICKETTS'S AMPHITHEATRE.
Corner of Chestnut and Sixth-streets.
FOR EQUESTRIAN and STAGE PERFORMANCES.
To-morrow evening, Thursday, January 5, Will be presented, the following Entertainments, viz.
HORSEMANSHIP,
A Comis Ballet Dance, called
POOR JACK; Or, The Benevolent Crew.
A Duet, by Mr. and Mrs. Chambers.
THE SIEGE OF TROY,
Or, The World turn'd Upside Down,
A Song by Miss Sulby.
Between the intervals of the Stage,
EQUESTRIAN EXERCISES.
In the course of the evening, Mr. Ricketts will give in character, the Sailor's description of a Fox Hunt.
Preceding the Pantomime Races with REAL PONIES, the whole to conclude with a Comic Pantomime. Doors to open at 5, and the Performance to commence at 7-4 after 6 o'clock.
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, December 27.
[On Friday last arrived here brig Pacific Trader, Capt. Barnard, in 51 days from Liverpool. (England.) London papers by her, were to Oct. 26, eight days later than before received. The intercourse between England and France being stopped, there is no Parisian news in these papers so late by three days as we have already published. There is no official news from the armies of a date posterior to what was last announced: Private accounts are later.]
WAR ACCOUNTS—PRIVATE
London, Oct. 21.
THE Three Hamburg mails that were due reached town this morning.
Moreau was continuing his retreat towards Switzerland, but not without being frequently attacked, and as often defeated by the Austrian corps that surround him. We refer to the variety of articles which we have taken from the mails, for a particular detail of the circumstances of his retreat, and the situation of his army.
The Archduke Charles was continuing his route into Swabia, and General Petaisch was advancing to the Black Forest, to cut off the retreat of the French by that route. It seemed to be the design of Moreau to get into Switzerland, but the Austrians will doubtless follow him thither, nor quit him till his destruction shall be complete.
On the Lower Rhine, there had been some affairs of posts, which uniformly ended to the advantage of the Austrians.
The disorder of the French Armies continued unabated, and the troops of the routed Army, and the reinforcements of the North, had broken into open rupture.
October 22.
On the 1st instant, the Austrians stormed and carried the important post of the Tête du Pont of Neuwied, making the whole of the French who defended it prisoners of war.
General Hotze had passed the Rhine near Mannheim, with a detachment of ten or twelve thousand men. The proposed object of this maneuvre was supposed to be a diversion, while the archduke should attack Kehl.
October 25.
This morning the Hamburg mail due on Sunday, reached town.
Letters from Stutgard of the 8th, state, that a detached column of Moreau's army having passed the Danube, fell in with the corps of Naendorf in the environs of Hechingen. The enemy was repulsed with loss; and as general Petaisch was advancing with his corps to Ulligen, the same column would be taken in flank, and risked being entirely cut off from Moreau's army, from which it was separated by the Danube.
A letter from Durlach, of the 8th inst. states, that the head-quarters of the Archduke Charles were, on the following day, the 9th, expected at Rhenchen. On the 8th a heavy canonade was heard on the side of Landau.
On the 7th inst the hereditary prince of Wirttemberg left Stutgard, on his route for London.
A letter from Bremen of the 18th, from our correspondent there, states Landau to be invested by the Austrians. They raise contributions wherever they go. On the 9th they entered Bingen.
There was a report of an advantage gained by the Austrians in the Hundsruck on the 12th inst.
October 26.
The difficulties of Moreau's retreat were considerably increased by the advance of general Petaisch, and the large bodies of armed peasantry, and the rapid advance of the archduke Charles would still greatly add to the chances against his being able to effect his escape across the Rhine. Moreau retreated slowly, with the view of saving his park of artillery, which is very numerous. The circumstance would probably enable the archduke Charles to accomplish his object. That active warrior was ascending the Rhine by rapid marches, and on the 6th his head-quarters were at Rhenchen, in the vicinity of Kehl.
On the Lower Rhine a perfect inactivity seems for the present to prevail.
On the 9th, the Austrians took Bingen by assault, which place is situated on the left bank of the Rhine; and on the 8th, a heavy canonade was heard on the side of Landau, which is said to be invested by the corps of Austrians that some days ago crossed the Rhine.
The emprefs of Russia, it is said in an article from Germany, has published a declaration, in which she affirms, that she will protect the ancient constitution of the empire, as guarantee of the treaty of Westphalia, and will send 100,000 men, to be at the disposal of the court of Vienna, for the re-establishment and defence of the constitution of the empire.
FRANKFORT, October 11.
The following is a statement of the position of the Austrian troops in the theatre of war in Germany, so far as it is at present known:
General Frolich, in conjunction with generals Graven and Wolf, is posted between the small rivers of Schus and Argen, which fall into the lake of Constance.
General Latour, is on the Danube, near Ulm, Biberach, &c.
Count Naendorf, in conjunction with him.
General Petaisch, is in the valley of Kinzing, and the Black Forest.
The archduke Charles, general Wartenleben, and general Strader, are near Buhl in Swabia.
General Hotze is in the lines near Lauter.
General Neu is on the Nahe.
General Monfrault and general Kray, are opposite Neuwied; and general Werneck is on the Sieg.
VIENNA, October 1.
The Hungarian Assembly of the states, from which so much is expected, will, it is said, last three weeks.
The prince of Esterhazy will alone present the emperor with 200,000 florins, and 100 hussars. The number of Croats which pass through the vicinity of Vienna to the army, is inconceivably great.
A solemn procession has been held at Prague as a thanksgiving for the delivery of Bohemia from
the danger with which it was threatened by the republicans.
Forty thousand recruits, it is said, will be raised in that part of Poland which is the new acquisition of Russia.
BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21.
ARMY ESTIMATES.
Mr. Windham, stated, the whole force, for which provisions was to be made, was 196,674 men: in this were reckoned not only the home army, known under the heads of guards and garrisons, in which were included the troops in Guernsey and Jersey, but also the troops serving abroad, under the name of Plantation army, including all those in the West-Indies, Nova Scotia, Gibraltar; in short, in all our colonies, excepting those in the East-Indies, which were on a different establishment. The expense of the whole of those, and all the appendages, he stated to amount to the sum of 5,190,721. This the committee would see was somewhat, though very little, short of the last years estimate. The committee, however, were not to look upon this as a saving, because the other estimates not presented, would contain some additional expenses: but the whole, he was sure, taken together, would not exceed those of the last year. The Home army, or guards and garrisons, he stated to amount to 60,765 men.
The remainder, or Plantation troops, to 64,277—on the former of these there was an excess over that of last year of 11,546—and on the other there was a diminution of 11,641. Deducting that excess from the diminution, there was some small reduction on the whole.
Having thus stated the various estimates under their respective heads, he moved a resolution, that a number of men, not less than 60,765, be employed for the current year.
Gen. Tarleton, said there was one branch of expense, which he thought ought to be saved, recruiting money. If we abandoned our old mode of raising men by beat of drum, for the new French mode of requisition, there could be no occasion for lavishing money on the recruiting service.
The expense of the last year for the army alone, amounted he said, to the whole revenues of the country, as it stood on the year prior to the commencement of the war.—How then, he wished to know, were the other expenses to be defrayed particularly as we were going to raise an additional force of no less than one hundred and three thousand men? This was a serious consideration for the house of commons, particularly for a new parliament. There were many other things upon which he might enter, but he owed it to the situation of the country not to do so. As to the resources for these expenses, he could not see where they were—our conquests were rather borrowed from our allies than taken from our enemies. He hoped they would not be an obstruction to pacification. Last year there was a kind of royal promise, that there should be great operations in the West Indies: but, if we looked to the West-Indies, either in a general view of the whole, or particular islands, there was no cause to triumph, and it would remain to be seen that gentleman, Victor Hughes, was dislodged.
The chancellor of the exchequer brought in the bill for enabling his majesty to require the provisional assistance of certain persons, in order to form a body of cavalry, which was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time to morrow.
Exportation of Corn.
Mr. Ryder prefaced his motion with observing, that though some reduction had taken place in the prices of corn, the committee would doubtless see the propriety of continuing the regulations which were already in existence, with respect to that article, and of still holding out inducements to its importation, and restrictions on its exportation. The act which was at present in force on the subject, went to three points: to the prevention of the exportation of corn, to the importation of other provisions. The price of corn, it was true, was still such as to warrant a supposition that exportation would be prevented by it; but as in a particular district the fluctuation of the market might considerably reduce that price, he thought it for the general interest of the country that the laws now in force concerning corn should be continued, left this local reduction of its value should be the occasion of its exportation. All other provisions were at a price which would render the other part of the act still of use. He should therefore move a resolution for continuing the act of last session, with the amendment of two clauses, which, when the farmer had been able more justly to estimate the net produce of the year after seed time, might be found necessary. The first was, that a permission should be inserted in the bill, for repealing it during this session, if it should be found inconvenient; the other a similar permission to his majesty in council, to suspend or repeal any part of it during the vacation of Parliament.
The committee agreed to this resolution, which was reported to the house, and leave obtained to bring in a bill conformable to it.
SILK.
Mr. Ryder moved to consider the bill for permitting the importation of unmanufactured silk in neutral bottoms, which was agreed to, and a committee of the whole house ordered for the purpose to-morrow.
HAGUE, October 11.
Last Saturday another affair happened here between the French garrison and the Dutch half brigade, supported by the regiment of Waldeck, in consequence of which the convention decreed yesterday, that in order to prevent similar disturbances for the future, our garrison shall be reinforced by two squadrons of Dutch horse.
About 100 ships are lying at Amsterdam, laden with English goods, the proprietors of which have received orders to unload them.
LONDON, October 26.
INVASION OF ENGLAND.
As the members of opposition have affected to question the existence of any intention, on the part of the French government, to make a descent in this country, the testimony of a general officer who served the republic during three years, and who was acquainted with the plans and designs of the Directory, will suffice to expel all doubts on
the subject. We have, therefore, extracted the following passage from the memoirs of general D. nican, entitled, "The Banditti Unmasked;" a translation of which we are happy to find is now in the press.
"This expedition (a descent upon England) which is not so chimerical as some persons affect to believe, has two principal objects:—First, to lay waste a rich and flourishing country, by the introduction of Robespierrean liberty;—and secondly, in the event of a separate peace with the emperor to get rid of that mass of Belgians, Liegeois and other troops, for which the Directory will have no further occasion, and which they must tend to perish in some country or other.
"For a long time, the immense riches of England have been held out as a lure to the republicans; the persons destined to command this famous descent, rely on meeting with powerful friends, particularly in Ireland. They publicly boast that they shall be received with open arms, and seconded by a numerous party. The plans for carrying this design into execution are all settled; and the moment is probably not far distant, when ambition will come to expire with rage on the coasts of an isle, whose inhabitants are real patriots, and in which the general safety prescribes the necessity of restraining with vigour the partizans of anarchical liberty, oppressive equality, and wretched fraternity."
STOPPAGE OF INTERCOURSE BETWEEN FRANCE AND ENGLAND.
The stoppage of all communication with France, for the last fortnight, or more, has created no small degree of speculation, and various are the conjectures to which this circumstance has given rise.—We have heard it attributed to internal insurrection, but we do not think that any immediate previous appearances in Paris, or the departments, warrant this conclusion. It has been attributed, and we think with greater justice, to the disorders of the French armies, a knowledge of which, thro' the channel of the French journals, the directory are probably unwilling should, at the present crisis, reach this country.
We can, however, assign a still deeper and more important cause for the stoppage of communications from France. It is well known, for we stated it to the public at the time of its arrival, that the passport for an agent to be sent from this country to treat for peace, was clogged, with the new and unreasonable stipulation, that such agent or envoy should be in full powers to treat definitively. This condition instituted, that no intercourse should be allowed with this country during the progress of such negotiation. That our Ministers should have availed themselves of the passport, clogged with such conditions proves more strongly than any word can do, their earnest desire to procure tranquility to Europe. It never could be supposed, however that the French could mean that no communication was to be made by our envoy of his reception, and his idea, from appearances at Paris, of the probable result of his mission. We find, however, from the event that the French construe their condition in its most rigid and literal sense, and will not permit of the smallest communication, till probably the return of our Ambassador re-interred, or till the object of his embassy shall have been completed. Such a proceeding, however, is equally new and arbitrary, and as we conceive that no proposition for peace will be listened to, that does not include all our allies, who have so nobly persevered in the prosecution of the contest: and as many points of discussion must necessarily arise in the arrangements that are to lead to peace, we conceive that no negotiation whatever can be carried on under such restrictions, if in such unfair and illiberal restrictions the Executive Directory mean to persevere; we shall not be surprised therefore, to see Lord Malmesbury return without having been able to accomplish the grand object, for which he was sent.
Notwithstanding the many paragraphs and reports to the contrary that have been circulated, we can assure the public, that to a late hour last night, no message from nor any account of Lord Malmesbury had reached town since his embarkation in the flag or truce at Dover.
NEW MILITIA LAW.
In consequence of the dread of an invasion, Parliament has prepared a bill for establishing a corps of select militia, from which a certain number are to be drafted, organised, disciplined, and to take the field for a certain number of days; when new drafts are to be made, and take the place of the first, who return to their homes; and so on in succession. This select militia, which thus prepared for actual service, and will be kept ready to muster at a moment's warning, is to consist of 63,681 men. An oath is to be administered to each man when drafted, purporting, that he is a Protestant, that he acknowledges allegiance to his majesty, and that he will serve for the defence of the realm during the existence of this act. Fifteen pounds is the penalty for a neglect or refusal of service, when drafted, or to take the oath.
Mrs. King, the lady of the American minister, was introduced to the king, queen and princesses, on the 20th instant.
Yesterday a board was held at the admiralty office, Whitehall, when seven fresh ships were ordered to be commissioned directly.
An express was received at the secretary of state's office yesterday from Dover, which announces the safe arrival of lord Malmesbury and suite at Calais, from whence they set forward with the appointed escort to Paris, where they were expected to arrive last night.
Married, at Petersburg, Russia, Oct. 4. The KING OF SWEDEN to the Russian Princess ALEXANDRA PAWLOWNA.
Philadelphia, January 4.
Mr. Cox the celebrated Bridge builder is arrived in the United States.
NEW THEATRE.
This evening the Wheel of Fortune and the Lock and Key, will be represented. The first is well known. Mr. Cooper's Penruddock, at the last exhibition, was a finished specimen of fine acting. The amateurs of dramatic excellence were, perhaps, never more gratified on the American boards. The Lock and Key is a new piece here which had almost unparalleled success in London.
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CAUTION.
WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from messrs. Blair M'Clenachan and Patrick Moore , of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore , and from Blair M'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'Clenachan , of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston , his son-in-law, to his daughter, Mrs. M'Clenachan , and to his son, George M'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 Fishmon, Philip Nicklin, Isaac Newton, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Committee. Philadelphia, December 17th, 1796. 2oth3w
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE caution introduced into the public prints, warning all persons against purchasing from the grantees of Blair M'Clenachan , any portion of the large, real and personal estate 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'Clenachan and P. Moore as of Blair M'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 or counsel as a measure necessary to the safety of the creditors. If the advertisement has been injurious to Mr. M'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'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'Clenachan may have made similar conveyances. (Signed) T. FITZSIMONS, P. NICKLIN, ISAAC WHARTON, WILLIAM M'MURTRIE, SAMUEL W. FISHER. Philad. Dec. 21, 1796.
These printers who have been requested to publish the first CAUTION , are desired to publish this also.
Pennsylvania Population Company. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office, No. 53, North Fourth-street, on Wednesday the 11th January next, at 12 o'clock. By Order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, SECRETARY. December 31. s. w. & w.
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 6th of January at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 6. $191.
Wahington Canal Lottery, No. 1.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorized 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 Harcourt. The following is the SCHEME of No. 1. Viz - Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 last drawn 7,500 35,000 Tickets, each } 5,000 35,000 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. 5
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. mwf2wntf.
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Monday the 31st 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 Friday mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of 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. Oct. 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 f
Twenty Guineas Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULAITO 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 pantalettes, 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. Baton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 5mzawtf
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 Elixir 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. 518
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 10 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 Oswego; 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-Piqueton; at Grenville; at Picque 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. Lawrence; at Fort Miami; at any place from Fort Miami to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Ouatawton.
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 The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times, during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of any 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.
Wahington 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 Wahington Lottery, of which the 5th 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. tttf
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. w8
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 force of that river to the Cape. 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 line 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 which produce abundantly, besides cherry and other ornamental trees, in great numbers. The farm consists of near fifty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of encumbrances, 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 seventy 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 Wahington.
SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
  A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000   dwelling-houses, } each 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 the Board, 10,000   2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 do. 1,000 10,000   20 do. 500 10,000   40 do. 250 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 10 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, he prize of 20,000 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 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 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 unreservedly necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the loss suspicion 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. co
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO. No. 119. CHESTNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]