Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-06-17 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1490.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 17, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
For Sale, The fine and remarkably fast sailing Schooner Virginia and Philadelphia Packet...
For St. Thomas, THE SHIP Ann and Mary, Captain BELLIS; WILL sail in ten days.
For Sale, The Brig ACTIVE, On the 20th inst. at the Coffee-House, at 7 o'clock, P. M., as she came from sea...
For London, THE SHIP WILLIAM PENN, JAMES JOSIAH, Master. WILL sail with all convenient speed.
For Sale, The cargo of the brig Enterprize, Captain Langdon from Bourdeaux, now landing at Morion's wharf.
For Sale or Charter, THE SHIP WARREN, Benjamin Church, Master. Of about 480 tons burthen.
For Hamburg, THE SHIP AERIAL, John Tavis, master. A GREAT part of her cargo is engaged...
For Freight or Charter, THE Brig Fame, FRANCIS KNOX, Master. A strong, excellent vessel, has been just sheathed...
HAY. A Quantity of excellent Old and New Hay to be had at Peel Hall Farm on the Wisthick Road...
FASHION AND CHEAPNESS. INTELLIGENCE TO THE LADIES. Just received from London, two trunks of elegant BAUNSWICK KID Ladies' Shoes...
John Miller, jun. & Co. Have received per the India, Ahmead, from Calcutta, A well assorted small Invoice of...
George Dobson, No. 25 South Third-Street, HAS imported per ships William Penn, Starr, and Diana, from London...
A Quantity of Brandy, FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds...
Ross & Simson, Have for Sale, A QUANTITY OF PRIME St. Domingo Cotton, Superior Old Lisbon Wine in Pipes...
Household Furniture. NOW falling by private sale, No. 17 Dock-street—consisting of chairs, tables, looking-glasses...
St. Ubes Salt. 3000 bushels St. Ubes SALT, for sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co.
C. E. Whitlock, DENTIST. RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia and its vicinity...
Printed Calicoes. JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8 Chestnut-Street, Have for Sale FIFTY TRUNKS neatly assorted, very low on short credit.
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Share Holders, that a further assessment of NINE DOLLARS is levied on each share...
Grattan and Comp. Respectfully inform their friends, that they have imported from London per the ship Star, a large assortment of PERFUMERY.
To be sold, The time of a most hearty young NEGRO MAN, who has upwards of four years to serve. Enquire at No. 25, Dock-street.
WINDOW GLASS, Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 6 to 19 by 14.
For sale, A pair of very handsome Bay Horses, Near sixteen hands high, well broke, and perfectly gentle. Enquire at Mr. Kelton's Stables, Church-alley.
Also, for Sale, A Chariot and plated Harness. June 13. dtap
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of William Young, John Mills, and John Mills, jun. Bookellers and Stationers, under the firm of W. Young, Mills and Son...
Wanted, A person well qualified in the bookbinding and stationery business. Applications will be received till the first July next...
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) 170 Sacks of Java Coffee of first quality 200 half sacks do. do.
For Sale, a new three story Brick House, At the Merchants Coffee House, on Friday next, the 16th inst., at half past 8 o'clock...
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Share Holders, that a further assessment of fifteen dollars is levied on each share...
To be Sold, A large and convenient Three Story Brick House; SITUATE at the north-east corner of Arch and South-streets.
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 15.
JOHN CRAIG HAS just imported from Rotterdam, via St. Thomas, and for sale on reasonable terms by the package...
WALKER & KENNEDY, No. 73, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Have for Sale, Virginia Tobacco, of the Richmond inspection.
To Let, THE BUILDING now occupied by the BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. For terms enquire of Edward Garrigues, No. 39, Cherry-street.
The sale of 40931 1-2 acres of Land on the waters of Wheeling and Fishing Creeks, in Washington county, advertised for 14th inst. is postponed to a future day...
Post-Office, 23d May, 1797. THE Mail for Baltimore will be closed at this office every morning (Sundays excepted) at half past 7 o'clock.
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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 NAVAL GAZETTEER; Being a complete Geographical Dictionary, containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of all the countries and islands in the known world...
Also Comprehending Ample Directions for sailing into or out of the different Ports, Straits, and Harbours of the four quarters of the world...
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgment for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia...
For Sale, ON board the ship MOLLY, John Frost, master from Liverpool, laying at Walnut-street wharf 6000 bushels of fine stowed Salt, AND QUEEN'S WARE, well assorted.
Millinery Room, No. 136 Market-street. MISS CHRISTAL TAKES an early opportunity of acquainting her Friends that she has received by the WILLIAM PENN, a variety of NEW MILLINERY...
A FEW BOXES OF Bologna Sausages, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, To be sold at No. 199 South Front-Street. April 20.
THE MEMBERS OF The Philadelphia Chemical Society, ARE earnestly requested to attend at their Chemical Laboratory, on Saturday next, June 17th, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon...
The Commissioners FOR carrying into effect the TWENTY-FIRST Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between His Catholic Majesty and the United States of America...
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...
THE SUBSCRIBER having been appointed by the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty, General Agent for assisting British creditors, and such particular agents as they may specially authorize...
New-England Rum, In Hogheads and Barrels, for sale by EZEKIEL HALL. June 7. dtap

Mr. DAYTON (the Speaker) denied that the debtor States were deprived of any assistance from the sum already agreed to be appropriated generally. If the gentleman had read the first clause of the bill he had suffered his warmth to overcome his memory , as he there must see this was not the case. With respect to obtaining a cession of the three islands upon which the fortifications at New York were erected, he would not agree to appropriate twenty cents for that purpose; nor did he believe the State of New York would ever cede them. Mr. D. said, it was yesterday observed that an odious distinction was made with respect to New York, because not provided for; and now provision was made for her, gentlemen still talked of odious distinctions. He did not know what gentlemen would be satisfied with.
Mr. D. said, living near New York, as he did, he had frequent opportunities of conversing with the people of that city on this subject, and so far from a proposition of this kind being considered as an insult to that State, he believed it would be highly gratifying to them. Nay, the Representatives of that State had assured him last session, in conversation, that if an offer like the present came from Congress it would be well received. Every one of them said this, but they did not wish themselves to propose it, because it might be supposed they pledged the State to accept the offer, when they had no authority to do so. He had not heard an individual say it would not be well received, and he could see no ground for the present opposition.
Mr. SWAINWICK thought the amendment a good one. He believed the State of Pennsylvania would be glad to discharge their debt to the United States in this way.
Mr. WILLIAMS doubted not the assertion of the gentleman from New Jersey might be just as to the citizens of New York, but they were not so with respect to other parts of that State, and the representatives in the legislature came chiefly from the west and north of New York. Mr. HARPER did not think it material to inquire into the dispositions of the people of the city or country of New York, on this occasion. The question was whether it was expedient to make the present proposition. He thought it was; for if it were acceded to on the part of New York, great good would be done—if not, no harm would be the consequence.
Mr. BROOKS thought he knew the minds of his constituents better than the gentleman from New Jersey. He had been in the legislature of New York for three years past, which he believed was the best possible situation for learning the political opinions of the state. He believed a proposition of this kind would not be well received; he called it an odious distinction from their sister states; it was to say to them, If you do not pay your debt (which we say is just, but which you dispute) you shall not be protected.
Mr. DAYTON again charged the memory of the gentleman from New York with not being faithful, and justified his former assertion. When the blank came to be filled up he said he meant to propose it to be filled with the sum of 1,200,000, the debt assumed for the state of New York; but, if he believed a proposition of this kind would be considered as an insult to that state or people, he would be the last to support it.
Mr. HAVENS believed with the gentleman from New Jersey, that the proposition would not be considered as an insult, but he was doubtful whether it would be accepted, because there was a prevailing opinion in that state that the settlement between the states and the United States had not been fair, as it related to them, and that therefore the western representation would oppose such an appropriation.
Mr. ELMENDORF was against the amendment. The principle upon which the house had proceeded was, general protection arising from a sense of danger, and that therefore those places which were weakest and most exposed had a primary claim upon their necessities, without respect to cession or any other secondary object; but, instead of this, the question seemed to be a contest between different parts of the Union and the State of New York. He did not himself think there was any occasion for extraordinary measures; but, as it had been otherwise concluded, he thought New York was entitled to equal attention with others, and ought not to be pointed at in the way proposed. For, said he, if the resolution passes it will not insure the business being done, because the legislature of New York might not agree to it. He therefore thought that the measure was an excommunication of that State from the general protection proposed.
Mr. SITOGRAVES wished to offer a substitute to the section under consideration; which he had reason to believe would prove generally acceptable. It was to the following effect: "And be it further enacted, that the President of the United States be authorised to cause to be erected at the Narrows, such fortifications as he may deem necessary for the protection of the port and harbor of New York, provided that the expense thereof do not exceed 200,000 dollars. And be it further enacted, that the sum of 200,000 dollars expended in the present fortifications in that part, be paid to the credit of the balance found due from the State of New York to the United States, and that so much as shall remain of the said balance shall be appropriated for the purpose of fortifying the Narrows as aforesaid."
Mr. HAVENS did not approve of this amendment. The assumed debt of New York would by no means fortify the Narrows. After taking off 200,000 dollars for the present fortifications, there would only remain one million, and he believed, it would require three millions.
Mr. HARPER thought this proposition much more hostile to the state of New York than the one it superseded; as the principle of the other was general, and this particular. He did not believe that the Narrows would be fortified either by the State of New York or the United States, at present. He thought a million of dollars might be laid out to much better purpose in the purchase of ships of war; for, if they were to go into a system of general fortification of the coast, one hundred millions of dollars would at least be necessary.
Mr. ALLEN supported the amendment. Mr. BAYARD was opposed to the amendment, because in favor of the bill, for he believed if the amendment was adopted, the bill would be lost. The amendment was pretended to be directed to one point, but was implicitly pointed to another. He thought it improper, when one subject was under debate, to introduce another totally different. He did not come prepared to-day to decide on the subject of the debtor states. A question of this importance ought not to be interwoven with any other. He adverted to what had taken place last session on the subject of these debts, and said if the senate had declined an agreement to a proposition so mild as that was, it could not be expected to concur in this, and, of course, the bill would be lost.
Mr. NICHOLAS said, if this amendment passed, the President would be authorised immediately to commence fortifications at the Narrows. He said if they gave this authority, they should do it understandingly. If the proposition said anything, it said, "Go on and make your fortifications, and the sum expended shall be put to your credit." But, he said, whatever more was spent than the amount of the debt, the United States would have to pay. He should have voted for the former proposition, because he thought it would have saved the state of New York, but he could not vote for this.
Mr. SITOGRAVES acknowledged that if the construction put upon his proposition was a just one, he should himself abandon it; but he did not think the provision was obligatory upon the President, provided the funds should fail. If he should deem it necessary to erect the fortifications in question, he was authorised, not required, to do so. He believed there was always such a connection between the authorisation and expense, as that when the fund failed, the expenditure ceased. He supposed, therefore, that the President would first enquire whether the state of New York was willing thus to pay their balance, and if not, he would not proceed with the work.
The gentleman from Delaware had said it was his (Mr. S's) intention to defeat the bill. He had voted in favor of fortifications; he had voted in favor of the highest sum proposed to be appropriated for that purpose. [Mr. BAYARD said he had only said that the amendment would produce that effect.]
Mr. S. replied, he had not only said it was his design, but that it was an insidious design. He wished the cost to be effectually defrayed, did he not know that our funds would not at present admit of it? The proposition had two objects in view, and he thought it would be a desirable thing to accomplish them. Indeed he did not, before to-day, hear any objection to this measure. Mr. S. referred to what colonel Stevens had said in favor of this measure in the course of last session, and concluded with observing he had no particular fondness for the proposition, but had introduced it for the purpose of accommodation.
Mr. VAN ALLEN opposed the amendment at considerable length. He said it was either necessary to put the ports and harbors of the United States in a state of defence, or it was not; if it was not, he did not wish it to be done; but if it was, he insisted upon its being the duty of the general government to protect New York, as well as other ports. But to pursue the conduct proposed, was to say, "We have fortified other ports, you may fortify yourselves; you owe us money, do the business, and put it to account." If this were done, he believed they should have no more fortifications than they had at present; for it seemed to be determined, New York must pay the debt said to be due (and he did not think they would be inclined to do it) or have no security.
Mr. HAVENS again spoke against the amendment. The question on the first part of Mr. Sitogreaves's proposition was taken, and negatived, there being only 10 votes for it—the last fell of course.
Mr. HARPER then moved again the proposition of Mr. Allen, as amended by Mr. Havers, & the sense of the committee was taken on upon the first part of it, which was carried, there being 56 votes in favor of it. The question was then taken on the latter part of it, and was carried, there being 63 votes for it.
The committee rose, and the house were about to take up the amendments, when
Mr. PARKER wished to report a bill for completing the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation.
Mr. NICHOLAS also reported a bill directing the appointment of agents in relation to the 6th article of the British treaty.
Both these bills were twice read, and committed to committees of the whole; the former for Monday, the latter for to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. OTIS, the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for suspending in part the operation of an act passed last session for raising a certain sum of money by additional duties. The committee rose without making any other than a verbal amendment; but a short debate took place in the house, and, on motion of Mr. Harper, the bill was rejected 48 to 42.
The propriety of passing this bill (intended to operate in favor of certain Massachusetts merchants, was supported by Messrs. Otis, Brookes, Champlin and S. Smith, on the ground of its unequal operation, as it appears that the cargoes of their vessels, of this season, from being several months longer on their voyage, will be charged with the new duty, whilst those of all the other ports, from making shorter voyages, would not be charged with it. It was opposed by Messrs. Harper, Parker and Coit, on the ground that it would be wrong to set a law aside from a complaint of this kind, as it would open the door to petitions without end, whenever in future the least inequality of a tax was experienced.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15.
The House proceeded to consider the amendments agreed to in the committee of the whole, in the bill respecting Fortifications.
The first amendment, which was to fill the blank to be applied to fortifications generally with 75,000 dollars, was agreed to 48 to 38.
The next amendment was the one introduced by Mr. Dayton for preventing any money being applied to fortifications, the jurisdiction of which had not been ceded to the United States.
Mr. BROOKES recapitulated his objections to this proposition.
Mr. GALLATIN said he had voted for this amendment, because he conceived it to be founded on just principles; and as he should now vote against it, it was necessary to give his reasons for doing so. He believed the principle just, and proper to be used whenever the United States should go into a general plan of fortifications; but, as this was only meant for a temporary provision against danger, he believed it could not be abided by; because the danger might be greatest, and the assistance wanted most, at a place which was not ceded. Besides, he believed there was not a single port in the United States had ceded exclusive jurisdiction of their territory, according to the constitution, and therefore this provision would go to preclude the whole from relief; as every
cession which had been made provided for a concurrent jurisdiction of the state. So far as it related to Pennsylvania, she would not be entitled to any support, because the not only referred a concurrent jurisdiction, but provided that if the cession was not accepted within one year, it would be void, and more than one year had not elapsed, and the cession was not accepted.
The question was put, and the amendment negatived, there being only 30 for it. The next amendment was that limiting the interest of the money to be borrowed at 6 per cent.
Mr. W. SMITH hoped they should not agree to this, but that they should agree to expunge what related to a loan. Other expenses would be incurred, and he thought it would be better to include the whole in one bill.
Mr. GALLATIN believed there would be no occasion for a specific bill for a loan, as he believed the President had already sufficient power to borrow money, if it could be got (alluding to the 5 millions 6 per cent stock agreed to last session). He thought the present revenue would be sufficient, and that it was only necessary to give a power of borrowing on anticipation.
Mr. SWAINWICK was in favor of continuing the amendment, because the striking of it out, would appear as if they meant not to limit the interest to 6 per cent. He condemned the practice of borrowing money upon all occasions. Whilst they were meditating schemes of defence, he thought they ought to fix upon some mode of raising additional funds. He apprehended no good to the United States from this system of borrowing.
Mr. HARPER denied that the present revenue could be relied upon to meet the expenses contemplated by this bill, especially if they took into consideration an authorised expenditure of 100,000 dollars, respecting the trade with the Indians. He therefore thought it necessary to provide for them by a loan; for taxes could not be laid and collected in time to answer the exigency. In order to reimburse the loan, it would be necessary of course to provide taxes.
Mr. SWAINWICK was sorry to hear the gentleman last up advocating permanent loans—[Mr. Harper said he did not mean permanent loans, but such as might be redeemable in a few years.] Mr. S. said, this would nevertheless be an increase of stock, and of course of debt. An irredeemable debt would indeed be a very extraordinary thing for this country. He understood his colleague to mean that whatever sum was borrowed, should be in anticipation of the revenue to be raised, which would answer the idea of the gentleman from South-Carolina himself. By the method proposed of selling stock to pay borrowed money, whilst it appeared we were only paying 6 per cent, we were in fact paying 9 or 10, because the stock was sold greatly below par. He hoped therefore they should provide by taxes for all the money they expended.
Mr. W. SMITH accused the gentleman last up with wandering from the subject. The question was whether it was necessary to say anything about a loan in this bill. There were two kinds of loan, one in anticipation of existing revenue, another where there was no revenue to meet the expense. The present bill contemplated the former. It was necessary to give the President power to borrow, because if there was no surplus of revenue, the expense could not be met. He did not object to the amendment because it limited the interest of money, but because if the interest was agreed to, the appropriation clause could not afterwards be struck out. Before they rose, he trusted provision would be made for the payment of whatever might be borrowed, in four or five years. He had no expectation of money being borrowed in any other way than in anticipation of the revenue.
Mr. N. SMITH objected to the interest of the money to be borrowed being limited to 6 per cent, as he believed it could not be borrowed at that rate, and it would be a more farce to limit the interest at a price below that at which it could be got. If money was absolutely necessary, it must be got upon the best terms upon which it could be had. The President might certainly be trusted in a business of this sort, since no one could believe he would pay more interest than there was a necessity for paying.
Mr. GALLATIN was not for confiding wholly to the President as to the interest to be paid for money. It was usual, he said, to limit the interest of all money to be borrowed. Mr. G. reminded the gentleman from S. Carolina, of a saving in the last military appropriation of 150,000 dollars less than the sum estimated, and contrary to that gentleman's wishes, which would considerably increase the surplus of revenue.
Mr. N. SMITH mentioned the loan of a million of dollars for the Algerine business, which was authorised to be borrowed, without limitation of interest.
Mr. COIT was in favor of dispensing with the borrowing clause.
Mr. HARTLEY spoke in favor of the limitation. He believed money might be got at 6 per cent. He should be unwilling to pay more, as it would increase the interest of money generally.
Mr. BROOKES said the question was not whether more than six per cent should be paid for the interest of money, but whether the borrowing clause should be inserted at all.
Mr. OTIS was of the same opinion. He thought it would be best to have a distinct bill for all the money wanted.
The question upon agreeing to the amendment limiting the interest of money, was negatived, there being 44 for it, and 50 against it.
The next amendment was the clause appropriating 40,000 dollars for the fortifications of S. Carolina and Georgia.
Mr. GALLATIN hoped this would be disagreed to, since the amendment limiting the general expenditure to such places as had ceded their jurisdiction, had been negatived.
Mr. W. SMITH moved that the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole, in order to take the sense of the committee upon striking out the 75,000 dollars for the purpose of adding this sum of 40,000 dollars to it, since he supposed this clause would be negatived, because S. Carolina and Georgia would now be included in the general appropriation.
Several members having expressed a wish that this motion might be withdrawn until the other amendments were gone thro' Mr. Smith withdrew it.
The provision was then negatived. The amendment proposed by Mr. Allen and amended by Mr. Havers, empowering the president to authorize the State of New York to expend a certain sum upon their fortifications, which should be put to the credit of the balance due from that State to the United States, then occurred.
Mr. BROOKES opposed the motion. Mr. COCHRAN proposed to add the following words, in order to cover the expense already incurred in the fortifications at New York, viz. "or which may have been expended by any State for the purpose aforesaid."
Mr. GALLATIN had no objection to the two millions which New York owed the United States being expended upon their fortifications; but this amendment went to discharge the State of New York from the 200,000 dollars already expended, whether any more was expended, or not.
This amendment was negatived, without a division.
Mr. HARPER proposed to add, after the State of New York, "under the direction of the President of the United States," as a security for the money being properly employed.
After a little conversation, this motion was carried without a division.
The question was then on the amendment as amended.
Mr. MACON was for rejecting the amendment.
Mr. M'DOWELL was of the same opinion. He objected to the amendment on two grounds, he thought it wrong to call upon the Debtor State in this indirect way for the payment of their balances, and he thought it also wrong to throw away so much money on fortifications, which he said could be of no use, for though they might prevent an enemy from landing at the particular point where they were fixed, they could not prevent them from landing at some neighbouring spot, and being landed they would take possession of the fort, and turn the guns against ourselves.
Mr. BROOKES opposed the passing of the amendment, and thought the only way of settling the business of the debts, would be by a conference with the state of New York.
Mr. FINDLEY insisted upon it that the balances were settled, and could not now be questioned.
Mr. BALDWIN gave his vote, in the committee of the whole, in favor of this, because he had been informed it would be acceptable to the state of New York. If he thought such a proposition would be disagreeable to them, he would not have supported it. He believed, when passion subsided, this settlement between the States and the United States, would be acknowledged to be a perfectly fair transaction. With respect to the latter part of the amendment, requiring the jurisdiction to be ceded, he should be opposed to it. He did not wish to insist upon an exclusive right. He was willing the states should go on with their governments, in their own way, without interference, any farther than was necessary to keep peace amongst them and with foreign nations.
Mr. VANNUM said it would take upwards of twenty millions of dollars to extend this plan of fortifications throughout the United States, and there was no doubt when it was done in one place, others would apply for the like attention. He was therefore opposed to it.
Mr. BAYARD did not see why they should discriminate between one place and another; they struck out the clause respecting South Carolina and Georgia on this ground, and he trusted they should agree to this. He objected to it also, because it seemed to admit the state balances, as justly due. Mr. B. then went at considerable length into the manner of the settlement of the commissioners, denied that the debts were justly due, and hoped there would be a re-settlement. Gentlemen said they voted for this to oblige the debtor states. It was an odd way of obliging them, by voting for a measure which would destroy the existence of some of the states.
Mr. HARPER observed that the gentleman's arguments would have been exactly in point, had the subject of the balances been under consideration.
Mr. OTIS said he yesterday voted for the amendment; he was led to do so from the idea that he was conferring a favor on the state of New York; but having since conversed with the representatives from that state, he had been convinced that they were generally against it. He should therefore decline doing them a favor in spite of themselves. He was about to follow Mr. Bayard in his observations; but the Speaker said he had improperly suffered that gentleman to proceed, and could not admit a farther deviation from order.
Mr. S. SMITH spoke in favor of the amendment, and hoped the gentleman last up would not throw away his vote; for though some states might not choose to accept of the offer others would.
Mr. M'DOWELL again spoke against the motion.
Mr. ELMENDORF wished the gentleman from Massachusetts not to take the ground of opposition he had taken, since the amendment respecting jurisdiction had been negatived, he was in favor of this clause. He did not think an agreement to this proposition was a recognition of the debt, nor did he think any state's agreeing to it, would commit others. He wished those states who thought themselves unjustly charged with their balances might have this opportunity of getting clear of them.
Mr. VAN ALLEN opposed this amendment, and concluded with saying, it was justice in the United States to fortify the port of New York, and it was equally justice in that state to pay her debt. He wished her to be called upon, but not in this way; it was treating her in a manner which she did not deserve.
The sense of the house was then taken upon the first part of the proposition by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS.
Messrs. Allen, Baldwin, Baird, Bradbury, Brent, Cabell, Champlin, Clapton, Cochran, Coit, Dana, Davenport, Ege, Elmeadorf, Evans, Findley, Gallatin, Giles, Goodrich, Guil-
ford, Harper, Harrison, Hartley, Havers, Holmes, Hulme, Jones, Kittera, Lyman, Middlesex, Morgan, New, Nicholas, Parker, Porter, Reed, Schureman, Shepard, Sinnickson, J. Smith, N. Smith, S. Smith, Sprigg, Swanwick, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Venable, Wadsworth—50.
NAYS.
Messrs. Baer, Bayard, Blount, Brooks, Bryan, Bullock, Clairborne, Clay, Craik, Davis, Dawson, Dennis, Dent, A. Foller, D. Foller, Fowler, J. Freeman, N. Freeman, Gillespie, Olen, Gordon, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Hindman, Locke, Lyon, Machin, Macon, Matthews, McClenachan, M'Dougal, Otis, Rutledge, Sewall, Skinner, W. Smith, (C.) W. Smith, (P.) Standford, Sumpter, Thomas, Van Alen, Varum, R. Williams—45.
The question was now taken upon the latter part of the amendment, providing that exclusive jurisdiction should be placed in the United States.
Several propositions were offered for the amendment of this clause. It was proposed by Mr. Kittera, that where land was ceded by a state to the United States, or purchased by the United States of an individual, by the consent of the state, a concurrent jurisdiction should be had.
This motion was negatived 43 to 42.
Mr. ELMENDORF then proposed an amendment, omitting the words "by consent of the state," which was carried, there being 48 for it. The amendment, as amended, was then put and carried, there being 58 for it.
Mr. W. SMITH then moved to strike out the second section of the bill, in order to leave the loan to a future law.
Mr. GALLATIN wished the gentleman to confine himself to the loan, and not to the appropriation.
Mr. SMITH consented, and the motion was agreed to.
Mr. W. SMITH then moved that the house again resolve itself into a committee of the whole, in order to add the 40,000 dollars proposed to be appropriated for South Carolina and Georgia, to the 75,000 for the general appropriation. He showed at length the justice of this measure.
Mr. RUTLEDGE seconded the motion, and said he trusted the vote of the House would be consistent with that of the committee. The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gallatin) had moved, in the committee of the whole House, for a reduction of the sum recommended by the select committee, because Carolina and Georgia were to be excluded from a participation of the general appropriation, they not having ceded to the United States the jurisdiction of the territory where fortifications had been and were to be erected, and because special provision was to be made for fortifying those states. But the House having determined not to discriminate between the states which had ceded the jurisdiction of their territory and those which had not, and the clause in the bill which appropriated 40,000 dollars for fortifying Carolina and Georgia being expunged, he hoped the gentleman from Pennsylvania would not be so ungenerous as to oppose the introduction of the sum which had been recommended by the committee. The reason he had assigned for reducing it being that a special provision would be made for fortifying the southern states, and the clause which provided for their defence being destroyed, Mr. R. hoped the gentleman would not be so inconsistent as to limit the appropriation to 75,000 dollars, but would now vote for 115,000, and thus, by adding the sum voted in the committee for fortifying the southern states to the general appropriation, accord with the vote of the committee of the whole House.
Mr. R. expressed his surprise, that after the lengthy debate which took place in the committee, in which he had detailed the defenceless state of Carolina and Georgia, that gentlemen should now ask if 75,000 dollars would not be a sufficient sum for all the purposes of defence and fortifications. He requested they would call to memory the observations which had been made yesterday by a gentleman from Maryland (general Smith) whose military talents were well known by every member in the House, and to whose military services this country was greatly indebted. He had stated that 75,000 dollars would not go far in fortifying our harbours. What the gentleman from North-Carolina had observed respecting fortifications was true as it related to internal defence—but for the defence of the coast he knows they were of infinite service. He (general M'Dowell) had been too actively engaged in our revolutionary war not to know that fortifications had answered many valuable purposes. He knows that the southern states were preferred for several years by a fortress in Carolina—he knows that Sir Peter Parker with a large fleet, and Sir H. Clinton with a formidable army, were, in 1776, baffled at fort Moultrie, in their attempt to pass it, and compelled, after having attacked it most vigorously for twelve hours, to abandon their project of conquering the southern states. True it is that fort Moultrie was afterwards taken, and the whole state overrun by the enemy—but the conquest was made by an irresistible force, after a very long and gallant defence.
Mr. R. thought 30 or 40,000 dollars, expended judiciously, would put Charleston in a complete state of defence. He admitted that vessels might pass a fort without receiving much injury—but contended, that whenever it was possible to have a cross-fire on them, few commanders would be so adventurous as to carry ships into such a perilous situation. He described the harbour of Charleston as being very capable of complete defence by fortifications. He said the secretary at war contemplated fortifying an island opposite to fort Johnson, and when that shall be done, vessels attempting to pass it will encounter a cross fire. Mr. R. dwells much on the necessity of fortifying the coast of the southern states—described it as being very extensive, and having near it much wealth, and that of a very perishable nature. In all events, he said, even in that of our being certain a general peace will immediately take place, fortifications would be necessary in the south. Let whatever order of things obtain in Europe—the revolution had been so complete in the West-Indies—every thing which was venerable and respectable had been so entirely subverted—anarchy and disorder were so prevalent and extensive there—that for years to come we must expect to

have our commerce in that far vexed by buccaneers and our coast infested by pirates. He concluded with thanking the house for the attention with which it had honored his observations. He deemed it quite unnecessary to add to them as it would be doing great injustice to the consistency and candor which distinguished the proceedings of the House—to suppose it would on this day give a vote in direct contradiction to that of yesterday. He was persuaded they would not, and that a large majority would rise in favor of appropriating 115,000 dollars.
Mr. GILES had no doubt of the situation of Charleston being as represented; but thought the 75,000 dollars, and the 20,000 in hand, would be equal to all that would be wanted before Congress met again. Mr. GALLATIN was of the same opinion. He did not think that one half of the 115,000 dollars would be spent, as only 140,000 had been expended from 1794 to 1797. He thought no more should be appropriated than was absolutely necessary: for if they took into consideration the situation of Europe at present, there was every reason to expect a general peace would take place. He thought the probability so great as almost to do away all apprehensions of danger to this country. But, because they were met together, Gentlemen seemed disposed to do something. He was willing that something should be done. He was therefore in favour of those measures which could do the least harm. He should vote for the bill in its present shape; but he should be against raising the additional troops proposed, as they would cost 400,000 dollars a year, which would be guarding against an imaginary danger, by introducing a real evil. He should be against recommitting this bill because if they went farther they should enter upon that plan which had been produced by a sense of danger which he did not think now existed. That danger had lessened betwixt the time of calling Congress and their meeting, but which had greatly lessened since.
Mr. ALLEN thought it was insanity to assert there was no danger to be apprehended from our present situation as to foreign nations. The dissatisfaction expressed by the Spanish Government, he called a scandalous miserable pretext. He considered this nation as on the eve of war; spoke of the French surrounding us on all sides, nay, he said something about declaring war if the posts which they held were not given up. He hoped they should take vigorous measures of defence, and not separate until they laid a direct tax. Whatever the benevolent mind of the gentleman last up might think of the French nation, he could look upon them as nothing less than foes. (The Speaker reminded the gentleman of the question.) He concluded with great warmth in charges of ambition against the French nation.
Mr. MILLEDGE and Mr. SHEPARD each spoke in favour of going into a committee of the whole. The question for re-committing was carried 46 to 43. The house accordingly went into a committee of the whole, and agreed to make the sum 115,000, instead of 75,000, there being 47 votes for it, and 42 against it. The question was then taken on the passing of the bill by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Baer, Baldwin, Bayard, Bradbury, Brookes, Burgess, Champlin, Cochran, Craik, Dana, Davenport, Dennis, Dent, Ege, Evans, A. Foster, J. Freeman, Glenn, Goodrich, Gordon, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Holmes, Hofler, Imlay, Kittera, S. Lyman, Machir, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Otis, Parker, Rutledge, Schurman, Sewall, Shepard, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, S. Smith, W. Smith, (Ch.) W. Smith, (P.) Thomas, Van Alen, Wadsworth, J. Williams—48.
NAYS. Messrs. Baird, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Bullock, Cabell, Claiborne, Clay, Clopton, Coit, Davis, Dawson, Elmendorf, Fowler, N. Freeman, Gallatin, Giles, Gillespie, Gregg, Griswold, Harrion, Havens, Jones, Lyon, Mason, M'Clanahan, M'Dowell, New, Nicholas, Potter, Read, Skinner, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumpter, Swanwick, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, R. Williams—41.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.—Adjourned.
P A P E R S Which accompanied the President's Message of the 12th inst. on Spanish affairs. [CONTINUED.]
[No. XI.] From His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to Andrew Ellicott, Esquire, Natchez, March 23d, 1797.
My Dear Sir, I have just now received your communication of this day, by which I am sorry to find the construction you put on the firing of the ammunition that came from the Walnut Hills in this fort; I have no other place to put them in, for it would be imprudent to leave them exposed in an insecure place at a time when the Indians might take advantage of us, if they found that in the present circumstances we acted without the necessary precautions. At the time you saw me concluding ammunition to the fort, you will like to see as many go out of it for the Arkansas, to reinforce that post, which will now be exposed to the incursions of the Osage Indians, who in the last season pillaged the whole inhabitants of that country.
I am entirely unacquainted with any ill treatment the citizens of the United States should have received at the Walnut Hills; if you mean the execution of the orders of the General in Chief of this province to demolish that post, it was in consequence of our treaty with the Indians that they might have no just reason to complain of our conduct, but since I have been formed of their unsettled disposition, I have sent counter orders to suspend every thing that might injure the actual state of those fortifications, and in such circumstances shall not move any thing else until the arrival of the American troops that are daily expected. The unavoidable detention that has been experienced in beginning the line, you know the reasons, but they shall soon be removed, as Lieutenant Colonel Guillemard is far on his way up, and at his arrival no important business shall be begun.
I do assure you that there is nothing that can prevent the religious exercise of the treaty, though I might observe, that the conduct of some persons that seem to affect an immediate success for the United States is high, as to secure my attention.
I request that you will be so kind as to take such measures as to prevent untimely expressions that can only tend to disturb the tranquility of the public, or which I am solely answerable for the present.
As I was finishing this, Mr. Gillespie brought to me your note inquiring if the works at the Bluffs had been destroyed, or removed to the other side of the river.
What I have already said concerning our treaty with the Indians I suppose has guided the general of this province to take that step. I really do not know whether they are destroyed or not. I give you my word that I did not know what was to be done there, and it is only by Baron Beldop that I learn that that post would soon be evacuated; but as this is a thing that only regards the General of the Province, I cannot account for it, nor can I say more on the subject, as all the orders proceed from him, the post being entirely out of my jurisdiction. My dear Sir, your most humble obedient servant and friend, MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. The Honorable Andrew Ellicott.
[No. 12.] From Andrew Ellicott, Esq. to his excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, Natchez, March 24, 1797.
My Dear Sir, IT is with pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's very satisfactory letter of yesterday. You may rest assured that I have, and shall continue to discountenance every measure, and the propagation of any opinion which may have a tendency to disturb the good order and harmony of this settlement. I shall close this letter with requesting that the Commandant of the Walnut Hills be directed to treat the citizens of the United States with politeness when they stop at that post, as a contrary conduct may be attended with disagreeable consequences on a river which both nations have an equal right to navigate.
I am, with sentiments of real esteem, Your sincere and affectionate friend, ANDREW ELLICOTT. His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos. (Copy.) [No. 13.]
From His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to Andrew Ellicott, Esq. (Copy.) Natchez, March 25.
My Dear Sir, BY every report you are acquainted with the confirmation of every thing I have told you concerning our business; you know that Lieutenant Col. Guillemard will be here very soon, and that immediately we shall proceed to the opening of the line. But as nothing but friendly arrangements are to guide our conduct, it is necessary to avoid every shadow of compulsion. By the contents of my letter to Captain Pope, you will see my reasons; therefore, I request that you will join a couple of lines to avoid any more writing.
I am surrounded by many people who have business, this being court day, though I have tried to dismiss myself, but cannot wait upon you. I am, with the highest esteem and respect, My dear Sir, Your most humble servant and friend, MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. The Honorable Andrew Ellicott, Esquire. (N. 14.)
From Andrew Ellicott, Esq. to Lieut. Pope, Natchez, March 25, 1797.
DEAR SIR, THIS will be handed you by Major Minor, a friend of mine, an officer in the service of his Catholic Majesty; your polite attention to him will be considered as a particular favor conferred upon me. By order of Governor Gayoso, his letter to you of this day has been shown to me, his request for you, and the troops under your command, to remain for an indefinite time above this place, appears to me a very extraordinary one; sufficient time has already been given by the United States for the evacuation of all the posts on the East side of the Mississippi, above the 31st degree of north latitude; and from the troops of his Catholic Majesty carrying up and remounting the cannon at this place, I cannot pretend to say that an evacuation is really intended in any reasonable time. From this circumstance I should conclude that the sooner you are here the better. However, as I have no control over the destination of the troops of the United States except my own escort, I shall take it for granted that your instructions are sufficiently pointed to direct your conduct. Please to accept of my sincere wishes for the safe and speedy arrival of yourself and troops at this place; and am, Dear Sir, Your friend and humble Servant, ANDREW ELLICOTT. Lieutenant-Pope. (No. 15.)
Don Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, Brigadier in the Royal armies, Governor Military and Civil of Natchez and its dependencies, &c. &c. &c.
WHEREAS the political situation of this Country offers a large field to busy and malignant minds to disturb the tranquility of its inhabitants, it is therefore my duty, and the continuation of that vigilance which I have constantly exerted not only to promote the happiness of every individual of this government, but likewise to support their interest and secure their tranquility, that I step forth to warn the public against being led by their innocent credulity against any measure that may be productive of ill consequences, and frustrate all the advantages they have a right to expect: And by the present I assure to them if they continue as they have always done, with strict attachment to the Welfare of his Catholic Majesty's Government, from which will depend the following favorable events.—viz.—His ty has offered to support the rights of the inhabitants to the real property, and until that is ascertained, I am bound to keep possession of this country, as likewise until we are sure the Indians will be pacific.
Contrary to the general expectation the same indulgence that until now protected the inhabitants in distress will be continued during his Majesty's sovereignty in this country; and this being the season in which the planters are employed in preparing for an ensuing crop, none shall be disturbed from that important object on account of their pending debts. The misconstruction of what is the enjoyment of the liberty of conscience is hereby positively explained to be, that no individual of this Government shall be molested on account of religious principles, and that they shall not be hindered in their private meetings, but no other public worship will be allowed but that generally established in all his majesty's dominions, which is the Catholic religion.
These important objects, that until now have not been published, though resolved, I acquaint the public with, apprehensive of the dangerous insinuations of several persons that have made it their business to dazzle the public with false notions to serve their own purpose in the speculation of lands that are lawfully held by all the inhabitants of this government, therefore I firmly rely that no person will deviate from the principles of adhesion to our Government until the negotiations that are now on foot between his Majesty and the United States of America, are concluded, and thereby the real property of the inhabitants secured.
GIVEN under my Hand and the Seal of my Arms, and counterigned by the Secretary of this Government, by H. M. at the Government, House, Natchez. MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. J. H. VIDAL. 29th March, 1797. (No. 16.)
WHEREAS the alarming circumstances that prevailed for a while in this Government, obliged me to circulate proclamations, wherein I warned the people of their immediate danger. Now, that these troubles have subsided, I cannot but publish my approbation, and applaud that upright sense of duty that the inhabitants have shown to the laws of our gracious Sovereign, by seconding his representative, the right they have to justly acquired of being considered the most loyal subjects of his Majesty. In my last publication I mentioned that until the real property should be secured to the inhabitants, this country should be considered in the same situation as before, as likewise while the pacific disposition of the Indians was not ascertained. I find it my duty to explain that a negotiation is now carrying on to secure the right of the said real property. As that right cannot be secured but by an additional article to the late treaty, and until that article is officially communicated to me, I am bound to keep possession of the country, and continue the same indulgence and the same anxious protection as until now. The negotiations with the Indians will produce the same effects, as it is impossible for his Majesty to leave unprotected so many of his faithful subjects, and expose other settlements to the revengeful disposition of discontented Indians; these important objects are of the greatest moment to every person in this government; their interest and allegiance to his Majesty binds them to keep steady in their principles of loyalty, until by the definitive arrangements of both nations a change takes place. Being informed that some persons are apprehensive that violent measures will be taken against those that seemed pleased with the prospects of becoming citizens of the United States, I declare that such a notion is unfounded, as likewise the suspicion, that individuals would be prevented from moving to any part they please, either within his Majesty's dominions or elsewhere, as it is notorious that no such obstacle was ever offered to any body, it being contrary to one of the greatest prerogatives that are enjoyed by his Majesty's subjects. DON MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. March 29th, 1797. (No. 17.)
From Andrew Ellicott, Esq. to his Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos. Natchez, March 31st, 97.
MY DEAR SIR, I WAS last evening addressed by a number of respectable inhabitants of the District of Natchez. They are very much alarmed for their situation, in consequence of having expressed their pleasure, since my arrival at this place, in speedily becoming citizens of the United States. Your proclamation of the 28th inst. they conceive renders that event doubtful. They have therefore from considerations of personal safety, and to avoid the insults which many of them have experienced from one or more officers of a small grade in this district, have called upon me to use my influence with your Excellency to grant them, and all others who incline to leave this country, the privilege of disposing of their properties and passports to enable them to reach the frontiers of such states as they may be inclined to remove to. I have now stated the substance of their application, and assure your Excellency, from the respectability of the applicants, it is a subject in which I feel myself interested, and to which I request your Excellency's attention.
Ever since I arrived in this district, I have uniformly recommended to the inhabitants a quiet submission to the Government now in force; at the same time they have been in the most explicit manner assured, that the period would not be far distant when the jurisdiction of the United States, would be extended to them. But they are not satisfied; they have their suspicions; and it is your Excellency alone that can quiet them. Let the cannon and military stores be again taken out of the fort; withdraw your objections to the arrival of the American troops, and their apprehensions will subside. I do not pretend to say that their apprehensions are well founded; it is possible they are not, but your objection to my escort's being stationed with me, your hauling back and remounting the cannon at this place, your dispatching Major Minor to delay the arrival of the troops of the United States at this post, added to your Excellency's proclamation, however well meant, have had a contrary effect, by encrating their fears. I have enclosed two paragraphs of the address which was handed to me last evening. I am &c. &c. ANDREW ELLICOTT. (No. 18.) (COPY.)
MANY whose ideas of allegiance had been preponderant from the treaty until the time of your arrival at this place, thought themselves at full liberty to announce their sentiments in any way that might not affect the operations of peace and good order in society. But the result is a melancholy contrast
to the construction. Some have been already torn away from the bosom of agricultural life, and conveyed to prison with every indignant epithet that malevolence could invent. Scouts are crossing the country in various directions, breathing threats of vengeance against those who had unguardedly thrown aside the mask of duplicity; and a number are waiting with solicitude the moment of their fate.
There are many in this country to whose exertions America is much indebted for her political existence. We call upon you in the name of every friend to that emblem of peace and science which has been recently displayed to us: to stand forth with a countenance suitable to the dignity of your commission, and demand of the Governor, passports with leave for all such as would dispose of their property and avail themselves of a change of situation by withdrawing to the United States.
[No. XIX.] From His Excellency Manuel Gayoso de Lemos, to Andrew Ellicott, Esq. Natchez, March 31st, 1797.
MY DEAR SIR, I HAVE just now received your favor of this day, in which you informed of the application of several respectable inhabitants of this Government to you, requesting your interposition to facilitate to them a privilege that they never ceased enjoying, and in which consists the great liberty of a Spaniard. There is not one single instance in our government of having made opposition to a person's selling his property, and leaving the country, whenever they called for a passport; and as our system is not altered, I shall not refuse the same privilege to any person that may apply for it.
I am sorry to find, that those persons who have addressed you, have imposed upon your credulity and goodness, in making use of remonstrances proper to make sensation on the feelings of a good citizen of the United States—but there is not a word of truth in what they have advanced. I have not taken notice of the farisfaction that some persons have expressed on the prospect of becoming citizens of the United States; nor has any body been apprehended for it—nor have I issued any order for such a purpose, but against Mr. Green, sen. who had made his escape, conscious of the criminality of his conduct, which is notorious; and indeed in all the extent of this government, there is but one single individual confined, and that is for a criminal proceeding. There is not a single patrol out in search of any one, nor just in this moment do I find occasion for it; but if I should, I would employ every means in my power to suppress disorder, and to keep the peace of the country, as I have always done.
I doubt not of the assurances you please to give me of the good advice you have uniformly given to the people—it being conformable to the character of a gentleman, whose object is another than that of interfering in the matters of government.
My Proclamation I found absolutely necessary to calm the minds of the people—flattering to them the true situation of the political arrangements between his Majesty and the United States, which does not dissolve the treaty, but requires an essential explanation, not only with regard to the points alluded to in my Proclamation, but likewise as I am authorized to declare to you, that the General of this Province finds himself under the necessity to consult his Majesty concerning the manner in which the posts are to be evacuated; as it appears by General Wayne's communication to him, that he expects that the posts will be delivered with the buildings standing as they are; and by the treaty, we conceive that the posts are to be demolished before we leave them; and as such interpretation of the true meaning of the treaty either one way or the other [it] might produce unnecessary ministerial contests, my General has given me positive orders to suspend the evacuation of the posts until the matter shall be amicably settled between the two Courts. In the mean while, if the troops of the United States that are daily expected, arrive, they shall be received at Nogales in the most friendly and hospitable manner, as is due to a nation with whom we are at perfect peace, and with whom we wish to keep the most perfect harmony.
I flatter myself you will do me the justice to acknowledge the propriety of my conduct in obeying the superior orders of my General, who is actuated by the principles of the strictest honor in supporting the interest of his Majesty intrusted to him.
The uniform good harmony that we have reciprocally promised to each other will subsist; and it will not be only our duty but our glory to banish every shadow of misunderstanding, which is wrongly interpreted by the public, without any more foundation than assisted those that tried to persuade you of wrongs that they never suffered. I am, with sentiments of the most sincere esteem, and true friendship, &c. MANUEL GAYOSO DE LEMOS. [To be continued.]
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, June 17.
BUSH-HILL. Last evening the Gardens at this delightful retreat were opened. A brilliant Company attended—The Entertainment gave universal satisfaction. The Music, Vocal and Instrumental went off with great eclat and applause. The Gardens will be open for the second time this evening.
FRENCH ELECTIONS. The celebrated M. Marmontel is elected for one of the Councils, amongst the new third. M. Le (seigneur) Compte de Segur is said to be the new Director.
AUTHENTIC.
POSTSCRIPT To Admiral Nelson's Order, published in this Gazette on Thursday.
"P. S. Rear-Admiral Nelson requests the American Consul will have the goodness to direct his letter to the Danish Consul, and make it public for the information of all other Consuls. Copy of the Letter addressed to Rear-Admiral Nelson. Calcutta, 13th April 1797.
Sir, THE American Consul residing in this city, has shown me the official note which you have addressed to him, wherein you mention that this is to be considered as a blockaded port, and that no vessel will be suffered to pass in or out, without your or the chief commander's leave. We cannot but express our surprise at this unexpected intelligence, the more so as said measure is contrary to the existing treaties of amity and commerce between our respective sovereigns and nations, and the king of Great Britain and the British nation, appearing as it does by your said official note that an absolute power is invested in the chief commander and in you. We deem it a duty highly incumbent upon us, before we communicate the needful information to our respective superiors, to request you will be pleased to inform us in answer, whether vessels belonging to Americans, Danes, Swedes, Venetians and Genoese, &c. are now ready to put to sea, and others partly loaded, bound for neutral ports, and furnished with certificates specifying the property on board to be honestly neutral, will be suffered to proceed on their voyages, without running the risk of being detained; and we beg leave to observe that we conceive an explicit and categorical answer on this important head, due to the permanent friendship professed by our respective nations, and the constant desire they show to continue in amity and good understanding with his Britannic Majesty and the British nation.
It is false you should not judge proper to grant said request, we have to beg your precise information thereon, that we may jointly dispatch an express to the Court of London, in order to solicit the just accomplishment of this application. COPY.
Ville de Paris, off Cadiz, 19th April, 97. Gentlemen,
ALTHOUGH I do by no means admit the reasoning in your letter of 13th inst. addressed to Rear Admiral Nelson, that the blockade of an enemy's port, is unusual, much less unprecedented, having in two instances carried a similar measure into execution during the last year, in the Mediterranean, viz. Toulon and Leghorn—I have great satisfaction in relieving the minds of the merchants of neutral powers resident at Cadiz, by giving you the most unequivocal assurances, that the ships and vessels of neutral nations, loaded with bona fide property of neutral merchants, carrying clear and authentic documents in proof thereof, will (upon presenting them to the commanding officer of the squadron of his Britannic Majesty's ships under my command) be permitted to proceed from Cadiz to their respective destinations, after such examination as the said officer shall in his discretion judge necessary to make. (Signed) Jervis. Neutral Consuls, resident at Cadiz.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 2 columns: ARRIVED, DEPARTED. Lists ships and destinations.
Table with 2 columns: ARRIVED, DEPARTED. Lists ships and destinations.
Bush Hill.
THE Public are respectfully informed, that the Gardens will open ON FRIDAY EVENING, June 16, and Saturday, the 17th, with a CONCERT.
Of Vocal & Instrumental Music, After the manner of the Public Gardens, London, Paris, Vauxhall, &c. &c.
VOCAL PERFORMERS:
Messrs. Darley, Sen. Darley, Jun. Bates, and Miss Broadhurst
INSTRUMENTAL.
Messrs. Hopefield, Wolfe, Hoermann, Brooke, Schetky, Petit, Ozenblin, Morel, De Clary, &c.
Organist, Mr. B. Carr. Admittance, Half a Dollar.
The Gardens to be opened at Six o'clock, and the Concert to begin precisely at Seven.
* Tickets to be had and Boxes to be taken at Mr. Carr's music store, Market-street.
N. B. Tickets of General Admission for the season, to be had for Twelve Dollars each, at the Bar of the Bush-Hill Tavern.
VIVAT RES PUBLICA.
LAILSON'S CIRCUS.
The Public are respectfully informed that The Performances at the NEW CIRCUS, THIS EVENING, June 17th, Will begin by a Grand Parade of Equestrian Performers of both sexes, and
A grand display of Horsemanship,
By Messrs. Langley, Herman, C. Vandeveld, Nicholas Corré, Sully, (the Clown) and Lailson.
Mr. Sully, in the character of Clown, will perform a variety of Comic Feats.
Mr. Langley will leap over several bars and tables of a very great height, in a single tour round the Circus.
THE TAYLOR AND HIS HORSE,
A comic scene on Horseback, by Mr. McDonald. Mr. Harman will go with his head on the saddle and his feet in the air.
Mr. LAILSON will perform many curious and difficult exercises, which he will not undertake to enumerate: among others
The Grand Leap over the Ribbon, Standing and upon his knees.
The Four Travelling Brothers,
A comic Scene on Horseback, in one act. The evening's entertainment will conclude by a new Pantomime, called
Pantalon Duped, Or, the Forced Marriage.
In which Mrs. Devan will perform in the character of the Goddess Calypso.
On Tuesday, for the benefit of Miss Varick, after the Pantomime Exercises, the first representation of Harlequin Youngman Dentist, or The Manager in Trouble.
The Doors will be opened at six o'clock, and the performances begin precisely at half past seven, at the general request.