Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-06-11 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chesnut Street.
NUMBER 1794.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 11, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
A Sloop for Sale, VIRGINIA BUILT. About two and an half years old—burthen 23 tons, sails fast, and is well found—Enquire of Thomas & Joshua Fisher, No. 5, Dock Street.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP RICHMOND, JUST arrived from the East Indies and lying at Latimer's Wharf. Live Oak and Cedar and in every respect as excellent a frame, as perhaps was ever put together, copper bolted and sheathed. She is 80 feet keel 23 feet beam, 12 feet hold, 6 feet between decks and will carry 4,400 barrels of Flour.—For terms, apply to Mordacai Lewis.
LANDING, At Walnut Street Wharf, from on board the brig Amiable Matilda, William Brown, Master, from Bourdeaux, Claret in hogsheads and in cases of superior quality, Brandy in Pipes, Thomas & John Keeland. Said Brig for sale, With two pair four pound CANNON, and one pair 12lb. CAR. RONADES.
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP LIBERTY, ISAAC VREDENBERGER, Master, A good new vessel, falls well—Lying at Wilcocks' Wharf, will fail about the tenth of next month, a considerable part of her Cargo being engaged.—For freight or passage apply to JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front Street. N. B. The Liberty is intended to return one of the first full vessels to this port.
JUST ARRIVED, In the brig Gayoso, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins A quantity of SALT, of an excellent quality A few gross Porter-Bottles, new And twenty casks Vinegar And the said BRIG, Also, FOR SALE, Enquire of Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. No. 22, Little Water Street, South.
FOR SALE, THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown (two miles from the latter), containing about 400 acres; 60 of which are bottom meadow, and 100 wood land; there are 30 acres of red clover to cut this year (exclusive of mow-down) but will exceed 50 the next; and any quantity of manure may be had for the upland from the meadow without injury. An orchard of grafted fruit yielding between 60 and 70 hogsheads of excellent cider; a dwelling-house with a barn, stable, granary and other necessary buildings; one part is in case of a division; on the other are no improvements, but has one of the most elegant situations for a house to be seen on the river. The land is of good quality, suitable for grazing or agriculture, and convenient to market by land or water. For terms apply to the owner on the premises. Thomas St. John.
MILITARY ACADEMY. THE Public are most respectfully informed, that a Military Academy is opened in the Northern Liberties in the house formerly belonging to John Masters, esq. between the Germantown and Frankford roads, North Second-street continued. By JOHN BARBER, Late of the 6th British regiment of Foot and assistant Engineer to the Army acting in the West-Indies. Where gentlemen will be taught the manual Exercise and made completely acquainted with all the duties of officers, non-commissioned officers and private soldiers in camp, garrison and Quarters; the forms of regimental and field returns, detachments, rolls &c. &c. also the art of drawing plans, sections and geometrical elevations, the elements of tactics, gunnery and fortification. A subscription list is left at the bar of the City-Tavern, where the terms and the outlines of the proposed regulations may be seen. The situation is extremely well adapted to the undertaking and eight acres of ground are set apart for the purpose. N. B. Gentlemen from the Country boarded in the house if required. may 10.
FOR SALE. SEVERAL very elegant Situations for Summer Retreats, three and a half miles from the Court House, and on the Frankford Road; the lots will be made to suit the purchasers—These situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city, and the road known to be safe and good at all seasons of the year. The title indisputable—A plan of the grounds is in the hands of the subscriber, who will make known the terms on application to him at his office No. 124 South Fourth Street. ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER.
TO BE LET, And Possession given Immediately. THAT well known stand called, Small's Tavern, sign of the Black-horse at the east end of Redford. This stand is attended with many advantages; there are two houses, the one stone and the other frame adjoining each other, well finished and upon a very convenient plan; the stabling new and large and a pump at the door—besides, there are but two taverns in the town. The terms and time of leasing will be made known by application to Dr. John Anderson, of the town of Bedford.
United States. Pennsylvania District. Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of a Writ to me directed, from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Custom-House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Friday, the 20th day of June, inst. at 12 o'clock at noon. 4 Bags of Coffee, and 5 Hampers of Porter. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said court. William Nichols, Marshal. Marshal's Office, June 5th, '98.
Collector's Office, Philadelphia, May 15, 1798. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. At the Custom-House, on Friday, the fifteenth of June, 1798, the following merchandise, which remain in the Custom-House stores more than nine months, unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof: (XH) eight half faggots of steel (TD) 202 one bale girthweb (FL) a quantity of steel WLP one case lamps C&C one case hobbins (W) one small box medicine AB 203 one matted case Dutch books (IC) one keg herrings (W) one small box of samples of buttons [D] 1 a 3 three bales girthweb [VH] 200 one ditto ditto [N] 200 one ditto ditto (No mark) eight jars olives (ditto) one bundle flutes [LS] one small box locks [John David] one small box of plated Ware [Harry Toulmin] two cases of books. may 15.
FOR SALE, 800 pieces of Sail Cloth 10 tons of Sheet Lead Apply to Richard D. Arden, No. 26, North Front Street. JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESNUT STREET. Has received, per the Richmond from Calcutta A Quantity of Sugar. West India Mucovado quality, which he offers for sale very low for cash or at 60 days. HE HAS ALSO ON HAND, A variety of British Dry Goods, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. India Calicoes by the Bale, &c. &c. june 5.
FOR SALE, On board the ship CLOUTIER, at Pera's Wharf. Excellent Cheshire and CHEESE, - Double Gloucester - ALSO, a few Crates of Queen's Ware, Well assorted for Families. june 4.
TO LET, The House No. 83, Chesnut, a four doors below Third street. It is in good repair, and a capital Stand for any kind of business. Apply as above. june 5.
Bourdeaux Brandy, Claret in hds. White wine in half hds. Claret Froncinac Sauterne Lundt Red Skins Wines in Cases. A L S O, 76,000 lbs. Jacquemel Coffee. 60,000 Bourbon do. 124 Boxes of white Havana Sugar—and 50 Hogsheads of Tobacco FOR SALE BY JOHN SAVAGE. june 2.
Now Landing, At Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf, about 65,000 lbs. Coffee, In Hogsheads, Tierces, Barrels, and Bags, FOR SALE BY SAMUEL HAYS, No. 89, South Third Street. Choice St. Croix Sugars, FOR SALE BY James Yard. A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price. june 4.
ROBERT SMITH & CO. No. 58, South Front-Street. HAVE received by the ship Belvidere from London, a quantity of Russia Goods, consisting of Diapers, Drillings, Ravens-ruck, &c. And by the Panny, arrived at New-York from Glasgow, an assortment of Scotch goods. They have also on hand India Nankeens, Lutefrings, and a variety of India Mullins. may 23.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, The Cargo of the Ship Richmond, Captain Hathaway, from Bengal, Gurrah's, white Guzzies Ditto, blue Guzzienahs Salums Emeries Gorahs Mow Sampas Mamoodies Penialcoos Tickries Baftas Romalls Coffas Doreas Tanjebs Chintz Malda Cloths Saul Guzzies Carwah Cloths An elegant assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs Benares SUGAR COTTON and GINGER Mordacai Lewis. may 25.
OX BEEF. 100 Barrels of Beef of best quality, put 50 half Barrels up with care for long voyages. 100 Barrels of Connecticut Pork. 50 Barrels of Connecticut Tongues. W I N E S. 35 Pipes of Madeira Wine 30 Pipes of Port 30 half casks of Sherry 30 Casks of Lisbon 300 Casks of French Claret, of excellent quality. 800 Barrels of Scraped FLOUR, 100 Barrels of Condensed, and 20 Boxes of best Durham Mustard. For Sale by John Skyrin, Landenberger's Wharf. may 4.
Madras and Ventapalem HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. F. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. may 18. Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3dy to 2ody Flooring Brads, Spriggs, faddies and card Tacks Oakum and chipped Logwood Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's table, tomb and hear stones, hearths, chimney pieces platforms, flabs, facia, window heads, fills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 8.
Bank of the United States, May 15th, 1798. NOTICE is hereby given, that previous to the renewal of Certificates for Shares of this Bank, which may be lost or destroyed, it will be required in future, that a particular description of the original certificates should be advertised twice a week for three months in the Newspaper called "The Gazette of the United States & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser," informing of the loss or destruction, and the intention of the party to apply for a renewal. In six calendar months after the expiration of the advertising as above, the New Certificates will be issued upon the claimants producing proof of their having been advertised as required, together, with the testimony of the loss or destruction, and giving the usual security to indemnify the Bank against any injury which may arise from the renewal. By Order of the Directors, G. SIMPSON, Cashier. may 15.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP RICHMOND, JUST arrived from the East Indies and lying at Latimer's Wharf. Live Oak and Cedar and in every respect as excellent a frame, as perhaps was ever put together, copper bolted and sheathed. She is 80 feet keel 23 feet beam, 12 feet hold, 6 feet between decks and will carry 4,400 barrels of Flour.—For terms, apply to Mordacai Lewis.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP LIBERTY, ISAAC VREDENBERGER, Master, A good new vessel, falls well—Lying at Wilcocks' Wharf, will fail about the tenth of next month, a considerable part of her Cargo being engaged.—For freight or passage apply to JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front Street. N. B. The Liberty is intended to return one of the first full vessels to this port.
FOR SALE, THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown (two miles from the latter), containing about 400 acres; 60 of which are bottom meadow, and 100 wood land; there are 30 acres of red clover to cut this year (exclusive of mow-down) but will exceed 50 the next; and any quantity of manure may be had for the upland from the meadow without injury. An orchard of grafted fruit yielding between 60 and 70 hogsheads of excellent cider; a dwelling-house with a barn, stable, granary and other necessary buildings; one part is in case of a division; on the other are no improvements, but has one of the most elegant situations for a house to be seen on the river. The land is of good quality, suitable for grazing or agriculture, and convenient to market by land or water. For terms apply to the owner on the premises. Thomas St. John.
FOR SALE, SEVERAL very elegant Situations for Summer Retreats, three and a half miles from the Court House, and on the Frankford Road; the lots will be made to suit the purchasers—These situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city, and the road known to be safe and good at all seasons of the year. The title indisputable—A plan of the grounds is in the hands of the subscriber, who will make known the terms on application to him at his office No. 124 South Fourth Street. ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP RICHMOND, JUST arrived from the East Indies and lying at Latimer's Wharf. Live Oak and Cedar and in every respect as excellent a frame, as perhaps was ever put together, copper bolted and sheathed. She is 80 feet keel 23 feet beam, 12 feet hold, 6 feet between decks and will carry 4,400 barrels of Flour.—For terms, apply to Mordacai Lewis.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP LIBERTY, ISAAC VREDENBERGER, Master, A good new vessel, falls well—Lying at Wilcocks' Wharf, will fail about the tenth of next month, a considerable part of her Cargo being engaged.—For freight or passage apply to JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front Street. N. B. The Liberty is intended to return one of the first full vessels to this port.
FOR SALE, THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown (two miles from the latter), containing about 400 acres; 60 of which are bottom meadow, and 100 wood land; there are 30 acres of red clover to cut this year (exclusive of mow-down) but will exceed 50 the next; and any quantity of manure may be had for the upland from the meadow without injury. An orchard of grafted fruit yielding between 60 and 70 hogsheads of excellent cider; a dwelling-house with a barn, stable, granary and other necessary buildings; one part is in case of a division; on the other are no improvements, but has one of the most elegant situations for a house to be seen on the river. The land is of good quality, suitable for grazing or agriculture, and convenient to market by land or water. For terms apply to the owner on the premises. Thomas St. John.
FOR SALE, SEVERAL very elegant Situations for Summer Retreats, three and a half miles from the Court House, and on the Frankford Road; the lots will be made to suit the purchasers—These situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city, and the road known to be safe and good at all seasons of the year. The title indisputable—A plan of the grounds is in the hands of the subscriber, who will make known the terms on application to him at his office No. 124 South Fourth Street. ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, May 18. MR. DENT asked and obtained leave of absence for his colleague Mr. S. Smith, for four weeks. Mr. HOSMER did the same for his colleague, Mr. Cochran. Mr. D. FOSTER made unfavourable reports on the petitions of W. H. Torrans, legal representative of John Magnall, and of Stephen Wockley, which were concurred in. The SPEAKER informed the House that the hour was arrived at which a call of the House was ordered to be made, and that the Clerk would accordingly proceed to the call. The call was accordingly made, when it appeared that 92 members were present, which with 13 members absent on leave, and 1 sick, made up the whole number of members. The bill authorizing the President of the United States to raise a Provisional Army, was read the third time; when, Mr. McDOWELL moved to postpone the question on the passage of this bill till Tuesday next. Information had been received from Europe, and was entered on the Coffee house books of this city, that our Commissioners had been received by the Executive Directory, and that the persons who had held unauthorized conversations with them on the subject of bribes, &c. were imprisoned. He could not say that this information was true; but if it were, our differences with the French Republic may probably be amicably accommodated, and there may be no necessity to pass this bill at all. He hoped, therefore, the postponement would take place. Mr. SEWALL should be sorry if a motion of this kind were to receive any attention from the House. It negotiations were opened with the French Republic, they might not very soon be concluded. What appearance would it have to the Nations of Europe, if, after all the insults and injuries we have received from the French Republic, the moment Congress heard in an indirect, uncertain way, that they had designed to receive our Ministers, they stopped their proceedings in all measures of defence. A more unfavourable appearance, in his opinion, could not take place. It ought to be recollected that the army proposed to be raised was a Provisional Army, and would not be raised, if the contingencies therein named did not take place. The question for a postponement was put and negatived, there being only 29 votes for it. The question on the passing of the bill, was taken by Yeas and Nays, as follows: YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Brooks, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Coit, Craik, Dana, Dent, Edmond, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, J. Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Griswold, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Hofmer, Imlay, Kittera, Lyman, Machir, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Morris, Otis, J. Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Shepard, Sinnickson, Sigreaves, N. Smith, Thatcher, Thompson, Tillinghast, Van Alen, Wadsworth, J. Williams. NAYS. Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgess, T. Claiborne, W. C. Claiborne, Clopton, Davis, Dawson, Elmendorf, Foadley, Fowler, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Harrison, Havens, Heifer, Holmes, Jones, Leckie, Lyon, Mason, M'Clanahan, M'Dowell, New, Skinner, W. Smith, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumner, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, V. Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams.
Mr. HARPER laid before the house the following resolution, which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means: "Resolved that a committee be appointed to prepare and report a bill for providing for the more effectual collection of certain Internal Revenues of the United States." Mr. SITGREAVES called up his motion for amending the Standing Rules of the House, by providing that no member shall speak more than once to any question, either in the House, or in committee of the whole, which was agreed to without debate, 52 members being for it. The SPEAKER laid before the house an address from the Mayor, Corporation, &c. of the borough of Elizabeth, in N. Jersey, approbatory of the conduct of the Executive, in its Negotiations with the French Republic, and expressive of their determination to support the measures of Government.—Referred as usual. The house went into a committee of the whole on the bill for the relief of Thomas Lewis which being agreed to without amendment, rose, and the bill was ordered to be read a third time to-morrow. Mr. MACON called the order of the day on the report of the Committee of Revision and Unfinished Business on the memorial of William Simmons, Accountant of the War Department, which recommends additional compensation to the memorialist for the year 1798. After some observations, the report was agreed to and a bill ordered to be brought in accordingly. A bill from the Senate making an alteration in the act fixing the Military Establishment, in respect to the appointment of a Brigade Major and Inspector, which the Brigadier General is authorized to appoint from the line of the Army, was twice read and committed to-morrow. Mr. SEWALL called up the resolution which he yesterday laid upon the table, authorizing the Committee of Commerce and Protection to report, by bill or otherwise, the best means to be taken for securing or removing from the United States, Aliens, or other disaffected and seditious persons, which was agreed to without debate or division. Omission of Mr. J. WILLIAMS, the house resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on the bill making some alterations in the Militia Law. The bill contained nine sections. The first went to repeal the second section of the old act which contains the exemptions from Militia Duty; the second section enumerates the exemptions proposed to be allowed in future, which it proposes should be uniform, and that the States should no longer have the power of granting exemptions; the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth sections relate to musters, laying fines for neglect of duty, and the manner in which they shall be conducted; the ninth section provides for the purchase of thousand stand of arms, to be distributed in due proportion, by order of the President of the United States, among the several States, and stored at suitable places within each division of the Militia of the State, for the purpose of being sold out to the Militia at reasonable prices, and under such regulations as the President shall prescribe. All the sections were struck out, except the last, which was agreed to. The committee rose, and the bill was recommitted to the select committee. The house then went into a committee on the bill for the relief of Joseph Nourse, which was agreed to, and ordered to be read a third time to-morrow. Mr. SEWALL reported a bill respecting Alien Enemies, which was committed for Monday. The President of the United States informed the house, that he had approved and signed an act regulating the compensation of Clerks, and for other purposes. Adjourned.
SATURDAY, May 19. THE bill for the relief of Thomas Lewis, and that for the relief of Joseph Nourse, were read the third time and passed. Mr. DWIGHT FOSTER, from the committee of claims, made a report on the petition of John Vaughan, who prays to be reimbursed a loss which he sustained by a quantity of silver sent to the mint to be coined, on account of its being eliminated by an alumined standard, different from the legal one. Committed for Wednesday. Mr. GALLATIN, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of H. W. Dobbin and John Ellison, who pray for a grant of land in the North Western Territory on terms different from those provided by law, made a report. The committee being directed to enquire generally into the subject, and having determined upon the propriety of making some general regulations, recommend that the prayer of the petition ought not to be granted. Concurred in. The same gentleman also made a report on the petition of Ely Williams, who prays for compensation on account of buildings erected in the North Western Territory by himself and partner, when Agents for supplying the Western Army, for the purpose of saluting provisions, or a grant of land as an equivalent. The committee recommend a grant of land to be made to the petitioner in Cincinnati, upon which said buildings were erected. The report was concurred in, and a bill ordered to be brought in. Mr. D. FOSTER called for the order of the day on the bill respecting loan office certificates, final settlement certificates, and indents of interest, and the house accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the said bill, which after been read, and after some few observations on the principle adopted for payment, the bill was agreed to, and ordered to be read a third time on Monday. This bill provides that so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," passed the 3d of March, 1795, as bars from settlement or allowance, certificates, commonly called loan office and final settlement certificates, and indents of interest, be, and the same is hereby suspended for the term of one year, from and after the time of the passing of this act; that on the liquidation and settlement of such of the said certificates, and indents of interest, as may be presented at the Treasury, pursuant to this act, the creditors shall be allowed to receive certificates of funded three per cent. stock of the United States, equal to the said indents, and the arrearages of interest, due on their said certificates, prior to the first day of January, 1791; that the principal sums of the said loan office, and final settlement certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, 1791, shall and may be discharged, after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest, and reimbursement of principal equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said certificates had been subscribed pursuant to the acts, making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining funded stock, which would have been created by subscriptions as aforesaid; which market value shall be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury; for which purpose the sum of 20,000 dollars are appropriated; that from and after the passing of this act, it shall not be lawful for the officers of the Treasury, to issue, or cause to be issued, any certificates of registered or unfunded debt; and to satisfy such claims for services, or supplies furnished, or done prior to the establishment of the present Constitution of the United States, as shall be allowed according to law, and the course of settlement at the Treasury, 20,000 dollars are appropriated; that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund are required to reimburse, or cause to be reimbursed, the principal sums of the unfunded, or registered debt of the United States, credited on the books of the Treasury and Commissioners of loans; and to cause a notification to be published, informing the creditors, generally, of the said reimbursement, and that interest on the said debt will cease at the expiration of six months after the date of the said notification; and 90,000 dollars are appropriated for the purpose; and that it shall be lawful for the creditors of the unfunded or registered debt aforesaid, to receive certificates of funded three per cent. stock, equal to the arrearages of interest due to them respectively, prior to the first day of January, 1791; and on the requisition of each or any of the said creditors, the proper officers of the Treasury are hereby

required to issue, or cause to be issued, the said certificates of funded three per cent. stock accordingly.
Mr. MACON reported a bill making additional compensation for the year 1798 to William Simmons, Accountant of the War Department, which was twice read, and committed for Monday.
Mr. CRAIG presented certain resolutions agreed upon at a meeting at Liberty, in Frederick County, (Maryland,) approbatory of the measures of Government. Referred.
Mr. T. CLAIBORNE moved a resolution to provide, that in the bill respecting the purchase of arms for supplying the militia, a clause should be inserted for furnishing arms to such persons as are too poor to pay for them, free of expence. The motion was negatived, 15 votes only being for it.
On motion of Mr. SEWALL, the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill to amend the act to amend, and repeal, in part, the act to ascertain and fix the Military Establishment of the United States, which being agreed to, the committee rose, and the bill was immediately read the third time and passed.
Mr. D. FOSTER, from the committee of claims, made an unfavourable report on the petition of James Swan, respecting a bill of exchange in dispute betwixt him and the Secretary of the Treasury. Concurred in.
On motion of Mr. GALLATIN, the house went into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures on the petition of Gustavus and Hugh Colhoun, of this city, merchants, relative to a breach of the Revenue Laws; and after some discussion on the subject, the committee rose, and the report was re-committed to the committee of commerce and manufactures. Adjourned.
ANN POLIS, May 24. Extract of a letter from a gentleman high in the confidence of the United States, to his friend in this city, dated London, February 21, 1798.
"You calculate upon a peace for the rise of the value of land. I am afraid this calculation will fail you. The United States cannot be much longer at peace with France. Our commissioners are not yet received, and no likelihood of it. The directory have reached the pinnacle of arrogance, and will not easily descend from it. The French law of the last month (the particulars of which you will be apprised of without my assistance) completely shuts out all hope of honorable accommodation. We might buy the forbearance of the Great Nation (so for France now calls herself) but this does not suit either our character or interest. We have past injuries to seek redress for, and future injuries to prevent. The latter we might buy disgracefully but the former will not admit of even that remedy. I trust the American people will feel one common sentiment of indignation against the rapacious ambition and corrupt views of this proud republic; and that they will unite to a man in vindicating American independence, and sustaining their rank among nations. I have no doubt it will be so. If war becomes necessary, we are able to support it; and rather than yield the rights of our sovereignty, the interests of our citizens, and honor of our country, to gratify any power upon earth, whether democratical or monarchical we ought to stake them all upon our spirit and resources. All Europe (except Great Britain) seems to be sinking beneath the weight of France. America cannot keep her station by humiliating concession: she must do it by firmness."
"Your conjectures in America about the instability of this government are erroneous. The accounts you receive are from prejudiced sources, principally from opposition newspapers. Setting aside the frightful mass of debts under which it labors, it never was more prosperous, and certainly never half so strong. Its resources are yet great, and equal to any probable exigency. The people are quiet, and apparently attached not only to the constitution, but to the measures of administration. Its navy gives it security from without; and the late brilliant successes of that navy have gratified the national pride, and raised the spirits of the country. The threat of invasion has only served to give new energy to the government by producing general union. France will find in Great Britain an unconquerable enemy. Mr. Pitt has lately trebled and quadrupled the assessed taxes for the purpose of relieving, or rather sparing, the funding system, by raising part of the supplies within the year; and even this strong measure excites no considerable discontent. In aid of this, a voluntary contribution is now going on, for the defence of the kingdom, which will produce a large sum. It would produce more, but that the vapering about a descent is not thought to be serious. Ireland has long been in a dreadful state, and is I believe, only kept down by the military. If a French invasion is at all projected, Ireland is probably the destined point of attack; but it cannot succeed, even in that view, while Great Britain maintains the indispensible empire of the ocean, and has on foot so powerful a force in every available part of the three kingdoms. It is almost impossible to learn the true situation of Ireland (accounts are so contradictory) of the causes which have led to it. It is extremely certain, however, that England and Scotland are in perfect tranquility, and likely to continue. The minority in parliament is unusually small, and their influence out of doors less than you would attribute to them. If they had any such influence, the rupture of Lord Malmesbury's negotiation, the last manifestations of French ambition on the continent, the menace of a descent, and the declared animosity of the directory, have much decreased it. The partisans of reform are not numerous. If peace were re-established, it is likely they would become so; but moderate men recollect, that this is not the moment for trying experiments on the constitution."
London Particular Madeira Wine.
A few pipes of a superior quality, fit for immediate use; and CLARET in cases.
FOR SALE BY Michael Connor, No. 102, corner of Second and Dock Streets. June 9.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 11. FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
POETIC EPISTLE.
Address'd to the Young Men of Philadelphia, who first offered their services to their country.
(Continued)
'Tis Union then, still not of arms alone, But thought and feeling, is your surest shield. This may you draw from one unfailling source, The love of country; that enclaring tie By nature grafted on the heart of man; That sacred flame refulgent, which alone Can give true lustre to the warrior's crest And make his battles glorious. Mars must urge The Soldiers valor, and Minerva guide His arm to victory; but still, unless Defence of liberty inspire the war, Each blow that's given tramples nature's laws, And gives a death-wound to humanity. Courage may reach us all to laugh at death, And wisdom not to fear it, but the love Of country gives us nobler thoughts; 'tis I could The shades of those who for their country bled Of Warren, Mercer, and Montgomery, But speak their dying feelings, we should learn They neither fear'd, nor laugh'd at death, but still They felt a pang which none but patriots feel A pang, regretting they could die but once.
Normust this flame, which now extending wide Adorns and lightens all the western world, Be like the spark which the enforced flint Darts to the wounding steel; a moment's glow, 'T must blaze eternal as the vetal fire, Pretended guardian of the State of Rome: Tho' that pretended, this is really yours. This is the fire that must ineffable burn To save your threaten'd country, this the fire Which once extinguish'd, never can revive, But from the ashes of sepulchred fame: It is the vital warmth on which depends The life of liberty, which like the blood Of human systems, once arrested, leaves A passive, useless and corrupting mass.
O guard it then with ever watchful eye, But should it weaken—fan it not my friends, With foreign breath; be of yourselves, yourselves The guardians, independent never stoop To borrow help from prejudice or spite.
Firm no determin'd hate nor hasty love: The State which wrongs you, is that day your foe; Oppose it as your foe, but rush not thence, With thoughtless haste to the embrace of each May ope its arms.—Your wrongs redress'd, at once Your foe's no more—Columbians! seek not war. Your selves united, can yourselves protect. Alliance leads to war, league each with each, And rather suffer from internal want, 'T han be the prey of an external aid. For, proffer'd aid, the awkward semblance wears Of power supreme, and obligations tend To subjugate: beware I remain the friends Of all mankind, but ever be prepared With ready force to meet th' invading foe.
Deceiving dangers we increase their force; Oppos'd they lessen: 'tis their nature oft To steal unlock'd for on their promised prey: They, like the worm that blabs the opening bud, In darkness hide their efforts to destroy, And work in secret at the root of bliss. Then search the root of that fair smiling tree Your fathers planted, nor declare it safe Because its branches blossom to your eye: Search there—th' attack already is prepared: One fibre wounded, weakens its support.
De spite not danger at a distance view'd: The snow-ball rolling from the mountain's brow, If unoppos'd in yet its infant state, Becomes a mountain ere it reach the vale, Its size and strength encreasing as it rolls. 'Tis not that dangers by approach increase, They're still the same, at distance view'd, or near. The snow-ball rolling from the mountain's brow Is full as dangerous as the gather'd heap, To him resolv'd not to oppose its course.
'Tis opposition firm, at once resolv'd, Makes conquest sure, or supercedes the need. Against the raving tyger bar your gates, You sleep in peace:—admit him, you must fight. Your danger's great; I fear not to alarm, I not to coward's speak; your danger's great. Known it but serves to animate the brave; Unknown the brave must fall into its snare. This moment it is great; but, firmly rise, The next it lessens; as your ranks increase It weakens still; then meet it front to front, 'T will fly, and vanish from protected shores.
Beware of those who seek to lull your sense In dull security's lethargic dream: The nurse of danger's confidence misplaced. Your foes are watchful, be you watchful too, Nor, watchful, wait till danger shall retiro, Rise all at once and drive it from your land.
Say some, "we'll wait till danger shall arrive." Who flirs not now, is now his country's foe. Un guarded men! you think no danger's here! So thought the Trojans, lull'd by Sinon's arts, For hellish purpose:—(Mark! for Sinons lurk In every nation,) On the fatal night Their city flaming and fell; so thought in Rome The sleeping soldiers, while the wakeful foe Had reached the capitol;—In Athens so Some cowards, while the Athenians, while Philip's rage Was thundering at their gates; so Cæsar thought Amidst surrounding daggers in the breach Of seeming friendship hid; so, on the lap Of fatal pleasure slumbering, falsely thought Deluded Anthony; so thought the Pole When Russia threaten'd; so King Louis thought Louis surnam'd the "well belov'd of France" When thus the murmuring people he address'd "Come share my power but give me all your love."
So falsely thought, and so deluded fell Th' Helvetic union: doubting to oppose Until the never-tiring, fateful foe In steps of blood, advanc'd to seal her fate.
Rouse then! beware! by others fate be warn'd Nor, on the pillow of delusive hope, Lull every active thought, till all at once The foe appear in long prepar'd array, And wreak their vengeance on defenceless shores. Then shall we see our wives and children fall The prey of brutal lust, our cities burnt, Our infants writhing on the halbert's point The sport of savage ruffians; and the heads Of our lov'd rulers borne on reeking pikes In triumph through our streets, then must our longs,
Our songs of boastful union, be chang'd, To hellish yells of massacre and blood, And freemen sink to slaves. Hah! will you wait Till scenes like these shall strike your sleeping souls
And stir them into action, or prepared Avert them all? Columbians! can you doubt? Rouse, Rouse! for honor's sake! the hour is come The latest hour of warranted delay.
This is th' important crisis of your fate, O seize it then, as would a drowning man A rock of sure succour; think, O think, Once lost, what streams of human blood must flow.
To purchase then what now is yours, or flow Perhaps, in vain I rise then at once, my friends, With energetic fervor, and let one One part at least of this deluded globe Be free from horror, massacre and ruin: Where men may offer to the God of Peace Their uncheck'd pray'rs, and sweet religion dwell Secure and honored, where each virtue pure, As on the altar of approving heaven, May breathe its fragrant incense, and atone The fatal errors of the eastern world. (To be continued.)
THE ADDRESS, Of the convention of Congregational Ministers, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, adopted in Boston, May 31st, 1798, in full con- vention, without a dissenting voice.
WE, the congregational ministers of your native state, met in annual convention, feel ourselves called upon as men, as American citizens, and as public professors and teachers of christianity, to address you at this solemn and eventful crisis.
Whil'the benevolent spirit of our religion and of- fice prompts our fervent wishes and prayers for the universal extension of rational liberty, focal order and christian piety; we cannot but deeply lament, and firmly reject those atheistical, licentious and dis- organizing principles, which have been avowed and zealously propagated by the philosophers and poli- ticians of France; which have produced the greatest crimes and miseries in that unhappy country, and like a mortal pestilence, are diffusing their baneful influence even to distant nations. From these prin- ciples, combined with boundless avarice and ambi- tion, have originated not only schemes of universal plunder and domination, but insidious attempts to divide the American people from their rulers, and in- volve them in a needless, unjust and ruinous war; ar- bitrary and cruel decrees, against their unoffending commerce; contemptuous treatment of their repeat- ed memorials and generous overtures of peace; rap- acious demands and insulting threats in answer to the most fair and condescending proposals.
In this connexion, we offer you, Sir, our tribute of sincere esteem and gratitude, and to Almight- y GOD, our fervent prayers for the wise, temperate and benevolent policy, which has marked your con- duct towards the offending power, and which has given a new and splendid example of the beauty and dignity of the christian spirit, contrasted with the baleful and profligate spirit of infidelity. We also bless GOD for your firm, patriotic and important services to our country from the dawn of its glorious revo- lution, and for the conspicuous integrity and wisdom which have been constantly displayed both by you, Sir, and your excellent and beloved predecessor.
As ministers of the Prince of Peace, we feel it to be our duty both to inculcate and exemplify the pa- cific spirit which adorns his character and doctrine. We remember his command to forgive and love our most injurious enemies. But neither the law of christ- ianity nor of reason requires us to prostrate our na- tional independence, freedom, prosperity and honor at the feet of proud infatiable oppressors; especially of a government, which has renounced the gospel and its sacred institutions, and has transferred to im- aginary or non-existent beings, the homage due to the cre- ator and redeemer of the world. Such a prostration would be treason against that being who gave us our ineffable privileges civil and religious, as a free people, to be defended and transmitted to posterity. It would be criminal unfaithfulness and treachery to our country, our children and the whole human race.
The fate of Venice and other countries subdued by France, though held up to intimidate us to degra- ding submission, shall teach us a far different lesson. It shall instruct us to shun that insidious embrace, which aims not only to reduce us to the condition of tributaries, but to strip us of the gospel, the christ- ian sabbath and every pious institution. These pri- vileges we consider as the chief glory of our country; the main pillars of its civil order, liberty and happi- ness; as on the other hand we view its excellent po- litical institutions, under GOD, the guardians of our religious and ecclesiastical privileges. This inti- mate connexion between our civil and christian bless- ings is of great consequence to the day of our na- tion. We are uniformly taken in sup- porting the constituted authorities and officers of their country. While we forgive the censure which our order has received from some persons on this account, we will still, by our prayers and exam- ples, by our public and private discourses, continue the same tenor of conduct which has incurred this malvolent or misfounded abuse.
Amidst the fashionable scepticism and impiety of the age, it is matter of consolation and gratitude that we have a PRESIDENT, who, both in word and ac- tion, avows his reverence to the christian religion, his belief in a redeemer and founder of the world, and his devout faith in the providence of GOD.
May that Being whose important favor you re- cently led us to implore, graciously answer our united prayers in behalf of our common country. May he preserve your valuable life and health, your vigor firmness and integrity of mind, and your consequent public usefulness; and at length transfer you, full of days and honor, to the possession of an eminent and everlasting reward.
Signed per order, DAVID OSGOOD, Moderator } of Conven- JEDEDIAH MORSE, Scribe } tion. Boston, May 31, '98.
ANSWER.
To the convention of congregational ministers in the state of Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN, This respectful and affectionate address, from the convention of the clergy of Massachusetts, not less distinguished for science and learning, candor, mor- eration, liberal-mindedness and piety, than for the most amiable urbanity and courtesy, than for un- blemished morals and christian piety, does me great honor, and must have the most beneficial effects up- on the public mind, at this solemn and eventful crisis. To do justice to its sentiments and language, I could only repeat it, sentence by sentence, and word for word; I shall therefore confine myself to a mere re- turn of my unfeigned thanks.
Philadelphia, June 8, '98. JOHN ADAMS.
At a numerous meeting of the Inhabitants of the city of Schenectady, at the house of John Platt, on the evening of May 16th, 1798, convened by public notice, JOHN SANDERS in the Chair, JOSEPH SHURTLIFF, Secretary; Resolved, That this meeting do-fully ap- prove of the conduct of the President of the United States relative to the French Re- public.
Resolved, That we are sensible of the importance of rallying around the standard of our own government, at a time when for- eign influence is exerted to divide us from our own rulers, and when encroachments are made on our national rights, under the avowed pretence that we are a divided people.
Resolved, That Doct. James Anderson, Stephen N. Bayard, Joseph Shurtleff, John Sanders, and James Murdoch, be a Com- mittee to prepare an address to the President, Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, expressive of the foregoing sentiments, and declaratory of our determi- nation to support our own government in all the measures which they, in their wisdom, shall adopt for protection against the ag- gression of any nation who shall violate the rights or liberties of our country.
The address being prepared and reported,
was agreed to with but one dissenting voice. Resolved, That the Chairman and Secre- tary of this meeting sign the address, and that the Committee forward the same to the Hon. Henry Glenn, Esq. to be presented to the President, Senate and House of Re- presentatives of the United States, and cause the proceedings of this meeting to be pub- lished.
JOHN SANDERS, Chairman. JOSEPH SHURTLIFF, Secretary.
To the PRESIDENT, SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the UNITED STATES.
WHEN danger threatens the peace and independence of the United States—when lawless power violates our national rights— when we are insulted as a divided people, it becomes the duty of Americans to rally around the standard of their government.
We, inhabitants of the city of Schenecta- dy, in the state of New-York, impressed with this idea, beg leave to declare to the President and Congress of the United States, our warm and unequivocal approbation of the measures adopted by our government, to maintain a state of neutrality with the belligerent powers of Europe, to rec nile existing differences with the Republic of France, and to support our national inde- pendence. Permit us also to express our firm confidence in the wisdom, patriotism and fidelity of him, whom the united voice of our country has placed at the head of her councils.
With every true friend to this country, we deprecate the calamities of war, and va- lue the blessings of peace; but if these bless- ings must be secured by bribes, by the re- linquishment of our independence, or by any means humiliating or dishonorable to us as a nation, we will cheerfully prefer war, with all its horror, to a state of peace upon such degrading conditions.
When we view the republics of the old world overturned, and their very names blotted from among the nations of the earth; when we see every exertion made by a for- eign power to introduce disorganizing principles among us, and to separate the people from their government, that we, like the wretched Republic of Venice, may be- come an easy prey to her unbounded ambi- tion; we feel as Americans under such circumstances ought to feel, and are resolved at all hazards, with our lives and fortunes, to support our laws, our liberties, and our country.
May that Being, who decides the fate of empires, direct you, Sir, and both Houses of Congress, to pursue, with wisdom and firmness, measures which will secure the honor, safety and independence of the United States.
Signed by order and in behalf of a large number of respectable inhabi- tants of the city of Schenectady, convened, agreeably to public notice, at Platt's Inn, in said city, on Wednesday, May 16th, 1798.
JOHN SANDERS, Chairman. JOSEPH SHURTLIFF, Secretary.
To the Inhabitants of the City of Schenectady, in the state of New-York.
GENTLEMEN, YOUR address to the President, Senate and House of Representatives, has been presented to me by one of your Senators in Congress, Mr. North, and your Represen- tative, Mr. Glenn.
The spirit you express of your duty, to rally round the standard of your government, your warm and unequivocal approbation of its measures, and your firm confidence, are very acceptable.
The melancholy fate of the republics of Europe, cries to us in America, with a warning voice, to beware!
The preference of war, to a degrading peace, is worthy of the brave and the free. Your prayers for direction to the govern- ment, are received with gratitude, and re- ciprocated with sincerity.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 1st, 1798.
At a numerous meeting of the Inhabitants of Chatham county, convened by public notice, during the sitting of the court, on the 15th day of May, 1798, JOHN WILLIAMS, Esq. Chairman, JOHN RAMSEY, Esq. Secretary;
The following address was unanimously re- solved on:
To the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR, AT th' important crisis, when war, with all its train of calamities, seems ready to burst upon us; when, by the malice of our enemies, we are represented as a divided people, a people inimical to the measures of our own government, and wanting confi- dence in it; we deem it our duty as citizens of the United States, explicitly to declare, our fullest faith in the integrity and wisdom of all the departments of our government, our high approbation of the conduct of our Executive in its late endeavors towards ne- gotiation with France, and our firm resolu- tion to unite in opposing all foreign influ- ence. We feel and rejoice in the happiness, freedom and liberty we experience under our present constitution, and we want no further incentives, to induce us to devote our services and our lives in the support of it. Nor can the attempts made, to mark us out as dissatisfied, discontented, or divided, produce any other sentiments among us, but those of contempt and indignation. We have not failed to remark, that the conduct of our government, under the pressure of foreign depredation and insult has been pa- tient and pacific, to the utmost extent which could consist with the honor and dignity of an independent people. And should all other measures fail, should our enemies drive us to the last resort, we humbly hope that Almighty God will look down with favor on the exertions of freemen in defence of their liberty and their country.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Chairman. JOHN RAMSEY, Secretary. It was then unanimously resolved, that
this address be sent to William B. Grove Esq. to be presented to the President; and that a copy of it be published in the Fay- etteville Gazette.—And the meeting was adjourned.
John Williams, Chairman. John Ramsey, Secretary.
To the Inhabitants of Chatham county, in the state of North Carolina.
GENTLEMEN, I THANK you for this address, pre- sented to me by one of your Representatives in Congress, Mr. Grove.
The explicit and unanimous declaration of your fullest faith, in the integrity and wisdom of all the departments of govern- ment, and your firm resolution to unite in opposing foreign influence, are peculiarly proper and agreeable at this time.
The happiness and freedom which you candidly acknowledge to enjoy under the present constitution, are the best of incen- tives to induce you to devote your services, and your lives, for the support of it.
You who are satisfied, contented and united, cannot read the opposite character which has been given you, without contem- pt and indignation at the calumny.
The government has indeed been patient and pacific, to the utmost extent, which could consist with the honor and dignity of an independent people, under the pressure of foreign insults, degradation, and cruelties.
With you I humbly hope, that Almighty God will look down with favor, on the exertions of freemen in defence of their country.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 5th, 1798.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
No. III.
Antecedent to the Declaration of Inde- pendence, our prejudices against the French were as violent, as our attachments to them have been since that period. A Frenchman was, then, an object of almost as much con- tempt and ridicule in Philadelphia, as in London. We had imbibed, from the English writers and painters, the most thorough de- testation of these people. Differing from them in language, manners and dispositions, equally with the English, we were easily led to consider them natural enemies to the peo- ple of the Colonies, as well as to those of the Mother Country. Even after the alli- ance with France, when it became our inter- est to throw off all these old and ridiculous prejudices, it was impossible to effect it en- tirely. We were grateful for their good services, and endeavoured to forget our an- tipathies. While they kept at some distance we regarded them as our friends and deliver- ers. But when fighting in the same cause the French and American Soldiers were ne- cessarily separated; it would have been im- possible for them to have inhabited the same tents in peace. And what is still more ex- traordinary, long since that period, when our veneration and attachment seemed to have been worked to the highest pitch, we could not bear to associate with them: We admired and loved them at a respectful dis- tance. Whenever an American and French- men happen to reside together, in the same House, they mutually detest each other.— Do you see Frenchmen associate with any but themselves? It is most astonishing that we should have professed such unbounded re- gard for a nation whose citizens, individu- ally, we cannot bear to keep company with.
The same contradiction is observable with regard to ourselves and the English.— One would suppose from the public voice, that every individual of our country would fly from an inhabitant of Great-Britain, as from a wretch infected with the plague.— Exactly the reverse is the case. We live with them in habits of the strictest intima- cy: What a strange paradox! what a cur- ious phenomenon! We adore a French- man and yet cannot bear him near us—we hate an Englishman and yet are as pleased to see him within our houses as a brother.— I leave it to others to explain the riddle—to account for this entanglement of love and hatred. I reprobate national prejudices, e- qually with national attachments. It is my business to demonstrate that there is no solid foundation to love the one nation, nor to hate the other.
I have said that I can find but little to ad- mire in monarchical, or republican France. In vain shall we examine the history of that Country to discover any of those liberties and privileges which Americans have justly appreciated so dearly. The grievances we took up arms to redress, were but "as a Drop in the Bucket" compared to those that the citizens of France laboured under when their Sovereign espoused our cause.
We complained that taxes were imposed upon us against our consent; and insisted that taxation and representation ought al- ways to go hand in hand. We particularly resented the injustice and cruelty of that act of Parliament which ordained that any per- son indicted for murder, or other capital of- fence, committed in aiding the Magistrates to execute the obnoxious statutes might be sent to Great-Britain for trial. These were unquestionably, real grievances; but what should we have thought had the yoke of op- pression been as hard upon us it did, at that time, upon the French? What should we have said if the King of England, without the interposition of any other power, could have imposed what taxes he pleased? This the Kings of France, for several of the last reigns, have actually done. Would our re- publican pride have been submitted to a certain description of great and wealthy men among us being exempted from paying taxes, as was the case with the French Nobles who had obtained with their titles the right of not contributing to the expences of the state? What should we have said had the King of England and his Ministers possessed an unlimited power to imprison? What of "qui veut le Roy, il veut la Loi." The will of the King is the will of law.

Letres de Cachet being notoriously sold by the mistresses and favourites of our Sovereign and even by their subordinate agents, whereby any of us, without any just cause, might have been suddenly torn from his family and entombed alive? Could we have brooked the infamy of the seats in our courts of justice being notoriously sold to the highest bidder? What would the American spirit have led us to have done had any one dared to have stripped us of the right of trial by jury, and ordered our criminal courts, in deciding on the lives of our fellow-citizens, to have enveloped their proceedings in the shade of privacy? What if we could not have exercised even the trade of a shoemaker or carpenter without purchasing a patent? All this was the case with the French before the revolution. This was their identical situation when their king became "our great and good ally" "the guardian genius of liberty" "the protector of the oppressed." Had not this king and his people sufficient sense at home for the exercise of their humanity without crossing the ocean to avenge our wrongs? It cannot, for a moment be doubted, that the French groaned under a load of much greater oppression than the one we had determined to throw off. It would, therefore seem to some, I suppose, that the favour conferred was the more disinterested. How such deserve themselves! Had it suited the pride and ambition of France, instead of fighting for us, to have warred against us, no love of liberty, no attachment to America would have obtained her.
FABRICIUS, New-York, June 7th, 1798.
By this day's Mail.
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. Includes entries for New York, Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania with vote counts for Governor.
BOSTON, June 6. [From the Salem Gazette of yesterday.] ADVICES FROM FRANCE. On Sunday two gentlemen, Messrs. Hopkins and Lee, arrived at Marblehead from France, and yesterday proceeded on their route to Philadelphia, having dispatches from the American Envoys. They were in a vessel from Bordeaux bound to southward; but meeting with a Marblehead fisherman, they went on board her, in expectation of arriving sooner at the seat of government.
At the time the utmost harmony and subsisted between all three, and they had acted perfectly together in every thing. These gentlemen further inform, that the new elections in France were going on while they were on their way from Paris to Bordeaux; and, that these might not issue in a manner contrary to the views of the Directory, a general imprisonment took place at once, of all who were supposed to be unfriendly to them.
They further say, that there is no doubt that the people are heartily sick of the war of the government; but that the Directory controul everything by the immense military force which they have accumulated, and which they most punctiliously and liberally maintain from an ample treasury.
The preparations for the invasion of England, they say, are beyond all conception and wear a most serious aspect. The army destined to this expedition was supposed to consist of 150,000 men, or more; and it was said they would proceed in several divisions, and to different points, reckoning upon the calculation of chances, that if one failed, another might succeed. Buonaparte as we have so often heard, was to be the commander in chief.
Accounts from Ireland are as much at variance, as truth with falsehood. Notwithstanding all the horrid narratives we see in the English and Irish papers of murders, incendiarism, and insurrection; an arrival at this port, direct from Belfast, which is the revolutionary centre of the kingdom, announces an entire tranquility; and that should the French invade the Island, they would catch ten Irish hussars, for one fraternal embrace.
A company of 64 of the young Men of this town who signed the Address to the President has been enrolled, and its officers chosen. It will be recollected that the greater part of the young men are already enrolled in the train bands.
The rich ship belonging to Mr. Lyman, and others of this place, captured on her passage from the East-Indies to this port, and carried into England for trial has been acquitted. Her cargo, it is said, is valued at 100,000. The ship is upwards of 1200 tons burthen.
Capt. George Ropes, in the brig Patty bound from Salem for the Spanish Main, was taken on the 27th of April by a French privateer schooner, who took out all his hands except two boys, and put on board 7 Frenchmen. A letter from Mr. Symonds mate of the brig Vulture of this town, dated at St. Thomas's May 7 informs, that on the 5th a boat arrived there with 7 French men, who
informed that they were the prize-master and men who were put on board the Patty, and that Capt. Ropes with his 2 boys and had re-taken her from them, put them into this boat, and proceeded on his voyage—though it is probable as he is stripped of his men, that he will put into the first friendly port. The letter does not give the particulars of this re-capture effected by such an inconsiderable strength against more than double their numbers. Indeed one would have expected, that the cowardly villains, however they might be lost to a sense of shame in every thing else, should have felt enough on this occasion to induce them to conceal the whole affair.
A report was current yesterday that a French privateer having fallen in with a Newbury fisherman off the gulf of St. Lawrence, and became the command to strike was not immediately complied with, he crew of the pirate boarded the fisherman, and murdered the Skipper. The residue of the crew are said to have arrived at a port at the eastward.
WALPOLE, (N. H.) June 5. A wealthy French republican has positioned the directory that he may be banished to Cayenne. This is the most judicious Frenchman that has appeared, since the year 1789. The hot pepper of the place he indicates is food more bland, than the monotonously compounded postage, every poor devil is compelled to swallow, by the Directors of the French hotel.
On Sunday, third inst. at about two o'clock, half-hodges fell, near Billows's Falls, or the size of hen's eggs.
ARTILLERY BLUES.
A meeting of a number of the citizens of the city and liberties, at the house of George Hill, for the purpose of forming an ARTILLERY COMPANY, to be attached to Mauger's Blues, Saturday evening, June 24, 1798. Resolved, THAT a Committee, consisting of six, be appointed to receive the signatures of such persons (to the Articles of Association) as are disposed to join the said Corps. That the Committee meet on Wednesday and Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock, at the house of George Hill, in order to confer and notify the applicants of their election. That the following persons be the Committee. George Taylor, No. 4, Nicholson's Court; William Tatham, No. 15, Keyes's alley, or New River; Richard Johns, No. 1, Oak street; George Willing, No. 80, Walnut street; John McCauley, No. 73, South Second street; Theodore Meminger, No. 169, North Second st. The Committee invite their fellow citizens to call upon them and enroll their names. June 4.
The following Certificates
Of Funded Debt and Bank of United States Stock, were forwarded from England per the Countess of Leicester Packet, in the 11th month, 1797, which vessel has been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost. 4000 dollars 4 3/4 per cent. Stock, standing on the books of the Treasury, in the name of Bird-Savage and Bird Certificate no 189, dated July 19th, '96. Ten Shares Stock of the Bank of United States in the name of Miller, Hart & Co. of London, in one Certificate, No. 26067, dated the 11th day of January, 1797. For the renewal of which certificates, application is intended to be made at the Office of the Treasury of the United States, and at the Bank of United States; of which all persons interested therein, are desired to take notice.
JOHN WARDER.
Philadelphia, 5 mo. 26, 1798.
NOW LANDING,
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WILLIAM MEREDITH,
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 11, 1798.
At a respectable meeting of Merchants, at the City Tavern, on Monday, June 11, 1798.
GEORGE LATIMER, in the Chair, Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to receive subscription for the purpose of building and equipping two ships, not exceeding five hundred tons each, to be loaned to the government of the United States.
Resolved, That Joseph Anthony, David H. Congingham, Daniel Smith, James Crawford, Joseph Smith, Be a committee to receive the subscriptions.
Resolved, That as soon as 40,000 dollars are subscribed, the committee shall call the subscribers together for the purpose of taking the necessary measures for completing the object of the subscription.
JOHN DONALDSON, Sec'y. We are happy to acquaint our readers, that upwards of 20,000 dollars have been already subscribed for the above purpose.
CONGRESS.
The House of Representatives of the United States spent Saturday principally in going through a very long bill to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States, previously to the laying a direct tax on them. The bill was gone through in the committee of the whole, except as to what related to filling the blanks intended to contain the amount to be appropriated for carrying the law into execution, the salary of the Commissioners, Assessors, &c. The committee had leave to sit again. No other business of importance was done this day. On the day preceding Mr. J. WILLIAMS reported a bill for providing Arms for the Militia of the United States, which was committed for Wednesday, which was not noticed in our minute in Saturday's paper.
FIRE.
On Saturday evening, about a quarter past six o'clock, the New Factory, in the Prison-Yard of this city (a semi-circular brick building, two stories high and three hundred feet in extent) was discovered to be on fire, by volumes of smoke issuing from all parts of the building nearly at the same time. The smoke was soon succeeded by flame, and, though the city was immediately alarmed, and the fire-engines and thousands of citizens flew to assist in the quelling of it, the furious element was not got under before eight o'clock, by which time the whole of the roof, all the windows, three-fourths of the floor, and the greater part of the machinery, tools, materials, &c. used by the various artisans employed therein, were destroyed. It is not known at present from what cause the fire proceeded, though, from the evil disposition shown by a few refractory prisoners for some days past, it is pretty strongly suspected to have been purposely done. This, however, is mere suggestion. The Board of Inspectors, we understand, met this morning, to institute an enquiry into the business.
The accident is much to be lamented, as this convenient and commodious building was but just finished and got into complete operation; and to repair it, will not only cost a large sum of money, but will cause the greater part of the prisoners, in the mean time, to be kept unemployed. In the garret of the building which is destroyed, there were large quantities of mols and curled hair. It is supposed that one or more of these fellows conveyed fire into different parts of this mols and hair, as the fire broke out in several places at the same time. When it was first discovered, the keepers were conducting the prisoners to their apartments for the night; several made an attempt to escape, but by the exertions and courage of the keepers they were all soon secured. The house in which are the solitary cells, fortunately did not take fire, though it was in considerable danger. The criminals confined in the cells were immediately removed. Much praise is due to several citizens, who voluntarily profited themselves at the Western gate to prevent the escape of any of the prisoners.
BLACK COCKADE.
At the Fire on Saturday, it was with much pleasure I observed, several young men belonging to the new corps of Grenadiers exerting themselves with the greatest activity in the most exposed and laborious stations; and that the wearers of the Cockade generally were in a particular manner distinguished by the zeal and energy of their exertions. Well done! may this ever be said of you; and may your hands never be idle, your nerves weak, nor your hearts faint, when your country's safety requires your aid.
CLIVIS.
MR. FENNO, Interviewed on Saturday at the Fire, some scandalous Frenchmen displaying the most open marks of exultation at the alarming situation of that important safeguard of our city, the goal: nor did their insulting conduct stop here—with the most atrocious effrontery, they exerted themselves in deadening the exertions of the citizens by crossing the lanes and endeavouring to confuse and obstruct the operations. They were doubtless of the infernal Jacobin brood; and these things should convince us of the determined depravity and malice of the detestable crew. What, indeed, ought to be expected of a Frenchman, who, after having been received with open arms, into a friendly and hospitable asylum, can be vile enough to bear the bloody tri-color, the emblem of rapacity, tyranny and oppression, the emblem of bloodshed, carnage and massacre? Can any man doubt that such a malevolent possessed a foul ripe for murder, treason, plots and dark conspiracies? ADOLESCENS.
COASTING TRADE IN DANGER.
"If nothing could be done by the Envoys, arrangement would be made forthwith to ravage the coasts of the United States," said M. Y. in his conference with Mr. Gerry in December last; and it seems, from the following, that this menace is in a fair way to be put into execution. Extract of a letter from a merchant of New-London, Connecticut, dated June 4, 1798, to a member of Congress from that state.
"On Saturday last Capt. Francis Bulky arrived here in a schooner from Martinico, with molasses, who was brought to, about six days before, by a ship direct from France, mounting 20 guns, to cruise on our coast, and four or five more were destined on the same errand. They had taken a vessel from Tobago, bound to Portsmouth, with a cargo of rum, and funk a vessel from the southward with a load of corn bound to Antigua, as not valuable enough to send to France, where they were directed to send all prizes. Molasses not being worth sending to France, and expecting to get much more valuable vessels, he dismissed Captain Bulky."
In addition to the above, several privateers from Guadalupe, Puerto Rico and St. Domingo, are known to be now upon the coast, one of which has had the audacity to make a plundering descent upon Edisto Island, another to capture vessels off Sandy Hook, and a third to pursue her pirates ten miles within the Capes of Delaware. If they have hitherto suffered our coasting trade to pass without an embrace, it must have been because the part which has fallen within their power was not worth sending to French ports."
Our citizens will therefore do well to attend to the danger in which they are in this respect really exposed. They will call to mind, that the unscrupulous rapacity of these modern buccaneers is encouraged and protected by a set of decrees, calculated for all circumstances and situations in which our property can be found at sea, and as effectual to ensure its condemnation, as general letters of marque and reprisal were in actual operation.
NEW!
It is said this gentleman is so hard driven in letter writing that he has for several days past employed one L—— as an amanuensis for the good of his country. It is not very improbable, however, that the PATRIOTIC COLONEL may stand in need of a little aid in sense and language as well as in the mechanical art of writing and transcribing. At any rate we may soon expect to hear of more CIRCULAR LETTERS.
How long Americans, will you suffer yourselves to be deceived by these despicable tools of faction and a foreign power!
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA ARRIVED, Sloop Robert, Briggs, Savannah, 7 days. Came up from the Port, Ship Pigeon, Clay, Canton Alexander Hamilton, Potts, Martinico Brig Molly, Kilby, Conaves Liberty, Duer, Jacquemel A ship, the barque Adriana, Lee, from London, (via New-York) the schooner Commerce, Arnold from Cape Francois, and 4 other schooners are below. The Ganges sloop of war, and cutter General Green, were in company off Cape Henlopen on Saturday last after leaving the Adriana safe in.
New-York, June 9. Capt. Quinton of the brig Prudent from St. John's, New Brunswick, was taken, and his vessel burnt in the afternoon of the 7th instant after ten leagues to the S.S.E. of the Hook. Capt. Quinton informs that at 3 o'clock the same day, the British brig Earl Moira, was engaged with the French privateer, and fired 20 guns, when the privateer flood off to the southward and the brig pursued. The captain of the French privateer informed captain Quinton, that his orders were in case any American armed vessel made resistance, to give them no quarter. It is probable that the privateer has not escaped, from the circumstance of the Earl Moira being a fast sailer.
Boston, June 4. Arrived, Ship Argo, Gilmore, Anguilla, 12 days May 27, off Bermuda was boarded from the Hind British frigate—treated well She had captured three French privateers on the American coast.
Newburyport, June 5. ARRIVED Brig America, Allen, Liverpool; Schr. Batley, Matthews, Boston; Schr. Bee, Parsons La Guayra; Schr. Thankful, Ward, St. Martins; Ship Caroline, Glasgow, Kingston, Jam. Yesterday arrived the armed barque Luna, capt. Millbury, 23 days from Martinico, via Tortola, 15 days. Came out under convoy with a fleet of 205 sail British vessels and 50 sail of Americans. The convoy captured 6 French privateers and drove one ashore, who were looking round the fleet, waiting a favorable opportunity to take some out. The Luna carries 4 guns, and on coming up fluted the town. 16 French passengers came in the Luna. Left at St. Pierre, Ship Fortitude, of Portland.
Baltimore, June 8. Arrived this day, ship Henrietta, of Philadelphia. Benjamin Wickes, 16 days from La Guayra—Cocoa, coffee and cotton—James Barry. Left there, schooner Batley, Compton, to fall for Baltimore in 15 days—and no others from hence; brig Eagle, of Philadelphia; schooner Sincerity, of do. ship Margaret, of New-York; schr. American, Fishus, of George town; schr. Lydia, of New-York; a brig from Philadelphia went into La Guayra as captain W. came out.
Savannah, May 29. Letters have been received from John McKenzie, master of the brig Patley, of Norfolk, and Andrew Carson, master of the sloop Dependence, of Philadelphia, who failed from this port in April last, and soon after taken by a Spanish privateer and ordered for St. Augustine, in East Florida, where they arrived the 28th ult. and were examined, cleared and restored by order of the Governor, on the 4th instant—they had no expenses to pay, nor was there anything allowed for detention or damages; they mention with gratitude, that the Governor and Judge paid great attention to their unfortunate situation, and that they received very great assistance from several gentlemen of St. Augustine.
WANTED,
Approved Bills on London, FOR which cash will be paid at par. Enquire of the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. june 5
For Sale by the Subscribers,
The following GOODS, just arrived in the ship Pigeon, capt. Clay, from Canton, Bohemian, } TEA Hyson Skin, } Young Hyson, } Sugar in boxes and hams } And a quantity of Canna } ALSO TO BE SOLD,
The said ship PIGOU,
A well known, fast sailing ship, live oak and cedar frame, and coppered. She measures 76 feet keel, 28 feet 6 inches beam, 12 feet hold, and 6 feet between decks. Mordaunt Lewis, J. & Robert Waln, William Sanfom. june 11. $2w
Millenery Room,
136, Market-street. MISS CHRISTAL, INFORMS her friends, that she has received by the late arrivals from Europe, her usual supply of the very latest fashions in MILLENERY, &c. with a great variety of Straw, Leghorn, and Chip HATS and BONNETS, of the newest shapes, which will be opened this day. june 11. 20t
Board and Lodging.
WANTED, in a private family, where there are no small children, board and lodging for the year, for a gentleman, his wife, three children and servant. As the parties propose to find their own furniture, and will be satisfied with plain fare, it is expected the terms will be reasonable. An airy situation in the neighborhood of Chestnut Market and Arch streets, to the westward of Fourth street, will be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. june 11. $
I hereby give Notice,
To all my creditors, that I have applied to petition to the judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Philadelphia, at their session in June term in this month, praying that they would extend to me the benefit of an Act of General Assembly of this Commonwealth, passed the 4th day of April, 1798, entitled "An Act providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt, after delivering up his estate, for the benefit of his creditors, unless he hath been guilty of fraud or embezzlement;" and that the said court hath appointed Monday the 24th day of June instant, at 10 o'clock, P. M. to hear me and my creditors at such places as the court shall be held, where they may attend if they think proper. JOHN GRAHAM. june 11. $25
The Subscriber hereby gives
Notice to all his creditors, that he has applied by petition to the judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Philadelphia, praying that they would extend to him the benefit of an Act of Assembly, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt, after delivering up his estate, for the benefit of his creditors, unless he hath been guilty of fraud or embezzlement;" and that the said court have appointed Monday the 24th day of June, instant, to hear the subscriber, and his creditors, at the Court House in the city of Philadelphia, at which time and place they may attend, if they think proper. PETER CONWAY. Philadelphia, June 11. $3t
ADVERTISEMENTS.
DESERTED
From a detachment under the command of captain Edward Miller, stationed at Spring Gardens. June 3d, 1798—John McKillok, born in Ireland, county of Antrim; 5 feet 9 inches in height, dark hair, eyes and complexion, puck marked, aged 28 years, speaks broad, Irish by origin Root, at New Brunswick, had on his right regimentals, stole a blanket when he went away, he is a drunkard and very slumming.
June 6th—James Crawford, born in Chester, State of Massachusetts, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, five feet 7 inches in height, aged 24 years, by trade a blacksmith, had on his full regimentals and left his post when on duty.
Elakim Stow, a prisoner, born in Smyrna, State of Connecticut, aged 26 years, black hair, dark eyes and complexion, a repeated delinquent, very slumming, writes a tolerable hand and is very talkative. Had on regimental shirt and overalls when he deserted the guard.
Whoever will apprehend the above deserters and return them to Spring Gardens in Philadelphia, or to any officer belonging to the United States, or confine them in any goal and give notice to that they may be obtained shall have ten dollars reward for either of them, or thirty for the three and all reasonable charges paid. EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d regiment of Infantry. * The different printers in the union are requested to insert the above. june 11. $
This Day is Published,
AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 110 CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland,
ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; within the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. june 11. $
Brown Stout.
50 casks BROWN STOUT, of 6 and 7 doz. each, Just received per capt. Joyce, and for sale by Benjamin W. Morris. LIKEWISE, 200 casks CLARET, of the very first quality. june 9. mw3ht
Was Taken,
FROM Satter's Wharf, on Tuesday last, a box of Drugs marked (Q) No. 4, landed from on board the ship Nancy, captain Joy, from London. Any person having the same will be pleased to give information to Joseph Anthony & Co. june 8. 43t
NOTICE,
THE Owners or Consignees of vessels performing quarantine are to take notice that a cart arrives from the Hospital at the Health Office at 7 o'clock and leaves it by 9 every morning (Sundays excepted) such supplies as are to be forwarded to vessels are desired to be sent to the Health Office before the hour of nine. june 8. $
The Cargo of the Brig Minerva
FROM BOURDEAUX, CONSISTING OF Claret in hds. and Cales Oil, Capers, Olives, Anchovies and Prunes FOR SALE BY Thomas Fitzsimons. may 26. $4w

Fresh Teas. Just Imported, in the Ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, And For Sale, by  SAMUEL HOWELL, At his Compting House, No. 54, Chestnut-Street, AND BY  SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Compting House, Crooked-billet wharf, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial Teas. ALSO, China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Lute- strings and Satins, Nankeens, Calla, large garden and common Fans, fatten and lutestring Umbrellas, whale-bone Ricks. They have also For Sale, Ell will Perians, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes, March 8.
FOR SALE. A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, on the north side of Spruce-Street near Second-Street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, Esq.—This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen. As any Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is con- sidered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of  JOHN CRAIG, No. 13 Dock-Street. may 16
Military Colours. At C. GULLAGER'S Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 50, South Fourth, next to Chestnut Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting. PAINTING on Silks for Military and other or- namental purposes (in a manner peculiar to himself) durable, not to be injured by the weather, which for elegance of design, truth and beauty of colouring, neatness and masterly execution, has not been equalled by George Rutter and Co. FLAGS AND DRUMS Furnished with all possible dispatch, on the most reasonable terms.
Ornamental Painting, Signs, Fire Buck- ets, Cornices, &c. &c. executed in style (not that superb style of modern elegance peculiar to G. R.) but in a workman like manner, peculiar to an ar- tist master of his profession. Mr. GULLAGER, from a number of year's experi- ence in Europe and this country, flatters himself that professional talents, punctuality, and reason- able demands, will meet the entire approbation of those gentlemen who will please to call at his Paint- ing Rooms. $100 may 5.
NOTICE. P.S. Gentlemen in town and country, willing for a supply of Colours and Drums, painted in a masterly manner, will no doubt feel themselves obliged for the kind call given by George Rutter and Co. not to trust self- flattering advertisements, but examine the work executed by both parties. One view will satis- fy them where the superiority lies—save the expen- diture of good Silks by George Rutter's pencil—and discover the requisites for the contrasting talents of Henry Frailey, at Germantown. may 10.
TEA WAREHOUSE, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. THE Subscriber returns her sincere thanks for the generous encouragement she has experienced since her commencement in business, begs leave to acquaint her Friends and the Public, that she has received a fresh supply of all kinds of Tea from the late arrivals at New-York, &c. and it will be her constant endeavour to merit their future support— she is in daily expectation of receiving a large sup- ply of good Coffee. SARAH EATON. may 30
Very Great Bargains, CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and India Muslins, now selling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of—Enquire of Thomas Randall, No. 88 Spruce-Street. may 17
The following Certificates of  FUNDED DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES STANDING on the Books of the Treasury, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn, Captain Josiah, which hath been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost, viz: 3164. 82. Deferred debt, in the name of Rev. Edward Giddy, of Thredred, in Cornwall, Great Britain, dated June 2, 1797. Certificate No. 10,072. 8021. 15. Six per Cent. Stock, in the name of Edward Horne, of Bevis mount, Hants, Great Britain, dated May 30, 1797. No. 15196. 3620. 50. Deferred Debt, in the name of Wil- iam Manning, of Ormsby, in the county of Nor- folk, in England, dated July 10, 1797. No. 10199. 20183. 72. Three per Cent. Stock, in the name of Jannet Mathew, of Upper Seymour Street, London, Widow, dated October 31 1797. No. 11320. For the renewal of the above Certificates, ap- plication is intended to be made at the said office of the Treasury of the United States, and all per- sons concerned are desired to take notice. ALSO IN THE SAME VESSEL. Fifteen shares Stock of the Bank of the United States in the name of William Manning, of Ormsby, coun- ty of Norfolk, England, viz. Three Certificates for five shares each, dated January 1, 1797. No. 25982. 25983. 25984. For the renewal of which application is meant to be made to the said Bank of the United States, and all persons concerned therein are desired to take notice. J. N. VAUGHAN. Philadelphia, may 4.
The following Certificates of Shares IN the North American Land Company, standing on the Books of said Company in the name of Daniel Lister, of Hackney, in the county of Mid- dlesex, England—viz. No. 2151, representing 13096 to 13105, ten shares—No. 2150—13066 to 13075, ten shares—No. 2149—13065 to 13065, ten shares—No. 2148—13060 to 13069, ten shares No. 2147—11471 to 11480—Amounting to Forty Shares, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn, which having been captured, said Certificates are supposed to be lost; for the re- newal of which, application will be made to the Board of the said company. Daniel Neal Lister. may 1
FOR SALE. A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family— his age about thirty two years. For fur- ther particulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. may 15.
This day Published, AND FOR SALE, AT  WM. YOUNG'S Book-store, No. 52, Chestnut, corner of Second Street, On fine woven Paper, with Elegant Engravings, Dedicated to the PRESIDENT of the United States,  The Studies of Nature, Translated from the French of  James Henry Bernardin de St. Pierre, By HENRY HUNTER, D. D. This very ingenious, interesting and instructive work has since its first publication, gone through four successive impressions, under the au- thor's immediate inspection; besides a variety of printed editions in different parts of the European continent. No book displays a more sublime theology, in- culcates a purer morality, or breathes a more ar- dent and expansive philanthropy. St. Pierre ena- bles us to contemplate this universe with other eyes; has furnished new arguments to combat atheism; has established, beyond the power of contradiction, the doctrine of a universal provi- dence, has excited a warmer interest in favor of suffering humanity, and has discovered sources, unknown before of moral and intellectual enjoy- ment. The avidity with which the clergy and other learned characters in New-England, have purchas- ed the English edition of this delightful perform- ance, and the opinion entertained by them; and warranted by experience, that although written before the "Age of Reason," a part of it con- tains a more solid and complete refutation of it, than any thing published since, are perhaps a suffi- cient recommendation of the STUDIES OF NATURE; in which the Botanist, the natural and christian Philosopher, the friend of order and government are equally interested, and by which they will be equally gratified. As no pains nor expense have been spared in procuring suitable paper and able artists, to render the work worthy of the public; and as the Sub- scribers have expressed their approbation of it, the publisher flatters himself, that gentlemen, who on account of the bad paper and print of some Ameri- can editions, give generally the preference to the English, will honor this with a comparison, before they purchase.
The Naval Gazetteer; Being a complete Geographical Dictionary, contain- ing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of all the Countries and Islands in the known world; showing their latitude, longitude, and station for anchorage; with a particular description of the several Bays, Capes, Channels, Coves, Creeks, Cur- rents, Gulfs, Harbors, Havens, Lakes, Oceans, Ra- ces, Rivers, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Shoals, Sounds, Straits, Tides, Variation of the Compass, &c. To- gether with a particular relation of the shape and ap- pearance at sea, of the several Headlands, Isthmuses, Peninsulas, Points, Promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the Master, Pilot, Commander or Seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the wa- try element. Also, Comprehending Ample directions for sailing into or out of the differ- ent Ports, Straits and Harbor of the four quarters of the world; and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coast; in which more than twelve thou- sand distinct names and places, &c. are treated of and explained. With a correct set of Charts, 4 vols. 8vo.
By the Rev. JOHN MALHAM. This has been pronounced the most useful and the cheapest book published in America. It was un- dertaken several years since, under the auspices of Lord Sandwich while he was at the head of the Ad- miralty of England, and from which every assist- ance necessary to complete so arduous a work, was readily furnished, but it never made its appearance until last year. The favor it obtained with Masters of vessels and other gentlemen concerned in Navigation induced the publisher to prepare this edition wherein the American Ports, Harbors &c. have been corrected by a gentleman of great abilities, and extensive infor- mation on the subject. may 21
HEAD ACHE. PERSONS afflicted with the Head Ache, pro- ceeding from whatever cause, will find in- stant relief in the application of  Dr. Church's Anodyne Essence, In Rheumatic, Nervous and Bilious Head Aches, it has not its equal. It not only alleviates that tormenting pain, but removes it almost instanta- neously. The Head Ache occasioned by hard drink- ing, and any local pains in any other part of the body or extremities, are by its application effectu- ally removed. CASES OF CURE. To Dr. Church. Dear Sir, I have been subject to a very severe Head Ache for several years, which sometimes used to afflict me to such a violent degree, as to disable me from attending my duty as Draftsman of the Tower, for several days together. I have had the advice of several eminent Physicians in this city and in Wales, and have tried several other remedies re- commended to me without effect. Being one day extremely indisposed with the Head Ache as usual, I sent for you, when you recommended your An- odyne Essence to me, which I applied, and which removed the pain, as soon as I applied it—I fre- quently repeated the use of it, and am happy to inform you, I have had no return of it. I am, Dear Sir, Your obedient Servant, JOHN BARNES. Drawing Room, Tower of London, May 9, 1795. From the Morning Advertiser, March 26 1795. Another gentleman in his Majesty's Service in the Tower of London, has been extremely afflicted with the Head Ache for some years, and some- times to so violent a degree, as to prevent him from attending the duties of his office; at one of which times, he sent for some of Dr. Church's Anodyne Essence, which he applied, and which removed the pain instantaneously; and he is happy in affirming, that he has had no return of it, since. The above gentleman, whose name and address may be known at the place of sale, will testify the above, to any candid enquirer. Church's ANODYNE ESSENCE, is prepared and sold (only) by the Inventor and Proprietor, DR. JAMES CHURCH, At his Medicine Store, No. 1, South Third Street, Philadelphia. WHERE MAY ALSO BE HAD, Church's Cough Drops, a medicine unequalled by any other in the world, for the cure of Coughs, Asthmas and Consumption. Also, his Cordial Refresher Balsam, for Nervous Disorders, Inward Weaknesses, Debilitated Constitu- tions, and Disorders incident to Young Girls and Women at certain periods of life; celebrated Eye Salve, for all diseases of the Eyes; Vegetable Lotion, for the cure of Freckles, Sunburns, Pimples, and all Eruptions of the Face and Skin, Shingles, and the Prickly Heat; Palatine Tincture, an immediate cure for that excruciating pain the Tooth Ache; Scotch Ointment, for the cure of the Itch, in four hours, with a particle of mercury, or any per- nicious ingredients; and Antiphlogistic Blisters, for the cure of all kinds of Fits. may 10.
FOR SALE, A FARM AND COUNTRY SEAT, SITUATED on the west side of the Schuylkill op- posite to Norris-town, seventeen miles from Phi- ladelphia—the farm contains 195 acres of land, 50 of which are woodland, about 40 of meadow, and the rest arable land. The house and garden which is large and well paved, stand in the most pleasant si- tuation, commanding a view of the river, an island which is opposite, and the village of Norris-town— There is a good fishery belonging to the place—En- quire in Philadelphia, No. 66, North Third Street, on the premises. april 16
Now Opening, At WILLIAM M'LAWS Saddle Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street, A general assortment of Horseman's Pifols, direct from the Manufacturers in London. ALSO ON HAND, Saddles, Bridles, Holders, Half Covers, Light Horseman's Caps, Swards, Cartouch Boxes, Val- ises, Saddle Bags, Portmanteau's, Hard Leather Trunks, Carriage and Chair Harness, &c. april 9
To be Sold, in Burlington, Immediately opposite the wharf on the river De- laware. A Large new two story brick House, and Lot sixty feet in front and one hundred deep— The House consists of two large parlours, one 17 by 21, the other 19 by 21, an entry in the mid- dle, three large bed chambers and one small one, well finished garrets, a large kitchen, pantry, store room, &c. with good cellars, good water and gar- den, all new, well finished and in perfect order. Immediate possession will be given. Enquire of Edward Bonall & Co. or of Henry Frailey, Germantown, who will inform the price and show the premises. may 24
TRADING UNDER THE FIRM OF  JOSEPH DAVIDSON & Co. This day dissolved by mutual consent, all those having claims against said firm, are desired to render their accounts, and those indebted to make payment to Joseph Davidson, who is duly author- ised to settle the affairs of the concern. JOSEPH J. MILLER. JOSEPH DAVIDSON. N. B. The Stores at the corner of Market and Fourth Streets are now to be let.—Enquire of Jo- seph Davidson. april 26
Country Residence. A FAMILY who live Six Miles from the City- with to receive two or three genteel board- ers. The House is handsomely furnished; the Gardens, Meadows and Lawn are beautifully laid out, and well stocked with the choicest Fruit. There are several Musical Instruments, amongst which is a most excellent patent Piano Forte. The Family have a handsome Coach, which may be at the service of the whole. The Coach House and Stables are most excellent —the Water good—and the Air unequalled in the environs of the Town. For particulars enquire at the office of this Ga- zette. may 16.
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS the subscriber and his wife Jane Hodgkinson, have by mutual consent agreed to live separate and apart from each other from bed and board, there are therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as by contract she is to support herself for the future, and I am determined not to pay any debt of her con- tracting. SAMUEL HODGKINSON. may 15.
Treasury Department, March 19, 1798.  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT Proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the 15th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1798, to the thirtieth day of September 1799, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Le Beuf; at Cincinnati; at Greenville; at Picque Town and Loramie's Store; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defen- ce; at any place below Fort Defence on the Mi- ami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox and Qu- atanon on the River Wabash; at Maissac; at any place or places on the east side of the River Missis- sippi above the mouth of the River Ohio, and up- on the Illinois River; at any place or places on the east side of the Mississippi River below the mouth of the River Ohio to the southern boundary of the State of Kentucky, and within the 18th State; at Knoxville, Tellico Block House, and at all other Posts in the State of Tennessee; at any place or places on the east side of the River Mississippi, be- low the southern boundary of the State of Ten- nessee, to the southern boundary of the United States. If supplies shall be required for any such sup- plies not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to the posts before recited, as may be agreed on be- tween the United States and the contractor. The rations to be supplied to consist of the fol- lowing articles, viz. One pound of bread or flour One pound of beef or twelve ounces of pork or bacon Half a pint of rum, brandy or whis- ky, one quart of Salt, two quarts of vinegar, two pounds of soap, rations one pound of candles 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 provi- sions, if the same shall be required. It is to be un- derstood, that the contractor is to be at the ex- pence and risk of losing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the de- predations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of credita- ble characters, and the certificate of a commission- ed officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss and the amount of the articles for which com- pensation shall be claimed. The privilege is reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under the proposed contract, shall be used, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under the contract now in force have been consumed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. march 27.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 50 Chefs of Prime Teas, CONSISTING of Imperial, Hyson, Souchong, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson and Bohea, just ar- rived in the Ships Sampson and Ontario; several com- plete sets of elegant China; 1000 pieces of Nankien of superior color and quality; a few pieces of com- mon Madras Handkerchiefs; a large quantity of In- dia Silks, consisting of Luching, Saris, Persians, &c. &c. of different colors. ALSO, FOR SALE—Entitled to the drawback, 5000 boxes of Pate Graille Cheefe in excellent order for exportation, just received by the ship Juno and Joseph from Amsterdam. T. B. Freeman, No. 39 South Front-Street, or his counting house, No. 49, South Water-Street. may 30.
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK—BY  GEORGE RUTTER & Co. Portrait and Ornamental Painters, IN a style which will endure the hardships of the weather without injury, and which for neatness and exactitude of colouring cannot be surpassed in this city. FLAGS AND DRUMS Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance, which Mr. Rutter pledges himself from 20 years experience in this city will meet the entire approbation of his friends and the public. In the Military Line, A variety of Specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. may 3
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our pro- fessional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign artists; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the ta- lents of established artists, with a view of deceiv- ing the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to. Well knowing that public opinion must govern, we flatter ourselves that the work execut- ed by us will convince them of our great superior- ity over Mr. Gullager in every branch of por- trait and ornamental painting, and show the necessi- ty of judging for themselves. N. B. In future no attention will be paid to the self-flattering advertisements of Mr. G. Any person wishing a supply of FLAGS and DRUMS will please apply to Geo. Rutter and Co. Norris's Court, or Henry Frailey, Germantown. $600 may 8.
To be Sold, in Burlington, Immediately opposite the wharf on the river De- laware. A Large new two story brick House, and Lot sixty feet in front and one hundred deep— The House consists of two large parlours, one 17 by 21, the other 19 by 21, an entry in the mid- dle, three large bed chambers and one small one, well finished garrets, a large kitchen, pantry, store room, &c. with good cellars, good water and gar- den, all new, well finished and in perfect order. Immediate possession will be given. Enquire of Edward Bonall & Co. or of Henry Frailey, Germantown, who will inform the price and show the premises. may 24
TRADING UNDER THE FIRM OF  JOSEPH DAVIDSON & Co. This day dissolved by mutual consent, all those having claims against said firm, are desired to render their accounts, and those indebted to make payment to Joseph Davidson, who is duly author- ised to settle the affairs of the concern. JOSEPH J. MILLER. JOSEPH DAVIDSON. N. B. The Stores at the corner of Market and Fourth Streets are now to be let.—Enquire of Jo- seph Davidson. april 26
Country Residence. A FAMILY who live Six Miles from the City- with to receive two or three genteel board- ers. The House is handsomely furnished; the Gardens, Meadows and Lawn are beautifully laid out, and well stocked with the choicest Fruit. There are several Musical Instruments, amongst which is a most excellent patent Piano Forte. The Family have a handsome Coach, which may be at the service of the whole. The Coach House and Stables are most excellent —the Water good—and the Air unequalled in the environs of the Town. For particulars enquire at the office of this Ga- zette. may 16.
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS the subscriber and his wife Jane Hodgkinson, have by mutual consent agreed to live separate and apart from each other from bed and board, there are therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as by contract she is to support herself for the future, and I am determined not to pay any debt of her con- tracting. SAMUEL HODGKINSON. may 15.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 1, 1798.  PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act enti- tled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper" that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereafter enumerated, will be levied and col- lected throughout the United States. I. For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:
   Dls. Cts. Mls.     Any Certificate of Naturalization, 5   Any Licence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, 10   Provided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers.   Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (ex- cept for lands granted for military services) 2   Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond, 1   Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or o- ther testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate di- vided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Chil- dren or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hun- dred Dollars, 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50   And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of 1   Any Policy of Insurance or indorsement in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, 25   From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1   Any Exemplification, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular state, 50   Any Bond, bill single or penal, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obliga- tion or contract, made to or with the United States or any state, or for their use respectively, 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 50   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 75   And if above one thousand dollars, 4   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid—viz. 4   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 20    If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 30   If above one thousand dollars, 50   Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be estab- lished within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual di- vidends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale, 1   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 2   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars,