Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-03-19 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1723.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 19, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For NEW-YORK, The Ship SARAH, Captain COOPER. FREIGHT will be taken on very low terms, if offered immediately.
For NEW-YORK, The fine new, fast sailing Sloop CONCORD, Stephen Cahone, master; moderate terms; for which, or passage (having elegant accommodations) apply to the master on board, at Clifford's wharf.
For Sale, THE SLOOP HARRIOT, NOW lying at Ruffel's Wharf—Burthen 27 tons—three years old, built of the best materials and is well found—would answer well for a coaster, as she has excellent accommodations. For terms apply to Gurney & Smith.
For Boston, The Ship COMMERCE, Richard Waitecoat, Master. To sail in a few days. Any freight that may offer, will be taken on very moderate terms, for which, or passage, apply to the Captain, or to Isaac Harvey, jun.
FOR SALE, THE BRIG West Indian, Philadelphia built, live oak and cedar, is coppered, sheathed and bolted, 3 years old, sails remarkably well, carries 15 or 1600 barrels—now lying at South-street wharf, ready to load. PETER BLIGHT.
For Hamburg, THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, JACOB DEHART, Master. Having great part of her cargo engaged—For freight apply to Jesse & Robert Waln.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf—HAVE FOR SALE, 53 hds. of Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine in pipes and hds. Teneriffe do. in pipes, Old Port do. in hds., Imperial Tea in quarters and eighths of chests, Salt Caviar, No. 1, to 8, Dainties, Ginghams, and Muslins, in packages suitable for the West-India market, Nails assorted, Black quart bottles, Queens ware in hds. and crates, Yellow active dry in casks;
And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt Coals, Spanish Brown, Venetian Red, Purple Brown, Patent White, White Lead, Red Lead, Colombar vitriol, 160 bundles Sheathing paper, Seaming Twine.
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. A L S O, Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is already take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co.
The Commissioners FOR carrying into effect the TWENTY-FIRST Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between His Catholic Majesty and the United States of America, hereby give information to all Persons therein concerned—That in order to terminate all differences, on account of debts sustained by the citizens of the United States, in consequence of their Vessels and Cargoes having been taken by the Subjects of His Catholic Majesty, during the late war between Spain and France, that they are ready to receive (at their Office, between the hours of ten and one o'clock, daily) all complaints and applications, authorized by the said Article, during EIGHTEEN MONTHS, from the day of the date hereof, and that they have power to examine all such persons as come before them, on oath or affirmation, touching the complaints in question, and also to receive in evidence, all written testimony, authenticated in such manner as they shall think proper to require or admit.
PETER LOHRA, Secretary. Commissioners Office, No. 109, Mulberry-Street, May 17th, 1797. Feb. 28, '98—$1m. These Printers in the several States who publish the above advertisement last Spring, are requested to republish it one month, and send their accounts to P. L.
To be Sold at Auction, On Thursday, 22d March, at 7 o'clock in the Evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House Second Street, A BRICK HOUSE, together with the Lot thereto belonging, in the city of Burlington, New-Jersey. The house has three rooms below, and three chambers in the upper story. The kitchen adjoining is a frame building. The Lot has a front of 72 feet on Pearl-street, and the same front on the river Delaware. The length of the Lot is about 250 feet—The house commands a very pleasant prospect of the river, and the Borough of Bristol, on the Pennsylvania shore. Immediate possession may be had. For further particulars, inquire of Mr. John Sims, next door below the City Tavern in Philadelphia, or the subscriber in Burlington. Conditions will be made known at time of sale. THOMSON NEALE.
Virginia Lands. On Tuesday the 20th inst. will be sold, for Cash, by Public Auction, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, at 7 o'clock in the evening, THE following bodies of Land in the State of Virginia, viz. 13,600 Acres situate on the waters of Big-Ster Creek, 26,998 Acres on the waters of the Little Kenhawa and the west fork of the Monongahela, 50,450 Acres on the waters of Buchanan river. Particular descriptions of the Lands, and an examination of the titles may be had by applying to Footman & Co. Auctioneers.
Will be sold on Wednesday the 21st of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, for cash, GREATLY to the left will and testament of William Heyman, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch-street, between Third and Fourth Streets, consisting of the House No. 107, with the Lot on which it stands, a Stable and other improvements. The house is 3 feet front and contains ten good apartments. The Lot is of the same breadth as the house, and 209 feet deep, with a well of water, and very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in the lot, and will accommodate four horses and a carriage. This property enjoys a perpetual priviledge of a 26 feet court and an alley 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry Street. Its central position, and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. Robert Heyman, or Acting Francis Bowes Sayre, Executors. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers.
On Tuesday, the 10th day of April next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern, Second Street, in the City of Philadelphia, WILL be exposed to public sale, seven hundred and sixty-four acres and three quarters, with the usual allowance for roads. Terms of sale, 1-3 of the purchase money on the execution of the deed, 1-3 in three months, and 1-3 in six months, in good notes or other approved security. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers.
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, jun. and Co. expires this day, and by mutual consent will not be renewed. The debts and concerns of the same will be settled by John Miller, jun. to whom all those indebted to the partnership, are earnestly requested to make payment to, without delay. JOHN MILLER, Jun. ALEXANDER J. MILLER.
LANDING, From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar, 800 do. Ginger, 30 bales low priced piece Goods. John Miller, Jun.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut-Street, A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE—Gurras, Sansas, Humhums, Blue Cloth, Chintz and Calicoes, Mamoodys, Maharangouges, Ginghams, Guzzenas, Gurras, Pinafores, Saligatchys, Choppa Romals, Sooty do., Mock Pulicas, Punjum Cloths, Guzzey do., Charreous Dorea, Taujha, Mulmuls, Checks, Patna Hkfs., Milanu do., Bandannas, Silleroys, Choppa Romals, Sooty do., Perfumes of various col.
BRITISH DRY GOODS, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum. Alex. J. Miller & James Davis, Having entered into partnership under the firm of Alexander J. Miller & Co. INFORM their friends in town and country, that they have opened a Wholesale Dry Good Store, at No. 64, South Front Street, Philadelphia; where they now have, and intend keeping a general assortment of India, German, Irish, French and British Manufactures for sale, on advantageous terms for cash or a short credit. February 19
St. Croix Sugars, 26 hogheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co.
FOR SALE, 400 barrels BEEF. Enquire of George Pennock, or Gid. Hill Wells.
LANDING, From on board the Schooner RANGER, from Jamaica, 230 Bags, containing 30,000 wt. Coffee, FOR SALE BY SAMUEL HAYS, No. 227 Chestnut-street. Who has remaining on hand 6,000 pieces India NANKINEES, of a superior quality. March 15.
JUST RECEIVED, FROM PORT-AMPRICE, AND FOR SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS, 110 hds. Coffee, 46 tiers do. 100 barrels do. 100 bags do. 110 hogheads of Muscovado Sugar 80 barrels do. 40 hogheads of Molasses 4 bales of Cotton 2 hogheads of Cocoa. WILLINGS & FRANCIS.
Landing from on board the ship Tennesse, capt. Smith, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 325 pieces Quadruples Silefias, 400 do. Placillas, 100 do. Creas, 50 do. do. à la Morlaix, 100 do. Dowlas, 20 do. red striped Arabias, 20 do. blue Guingas, 100 dozen bordered Handkerchiefs. Eric & Lewis Bellmann, 123, South Third-street.
ALSO, ON HAND, A case of printed Muslins and Calicoes. March 13.
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 biller wharf, Bohemia, Southough, Hylton, Young Hylton, Mylton Skin, and Imperial TEAS. China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Latticings and Sattins, Nankinees, Cassia, large garden and common Fans, fanning and luteating Umbrellas, whale-bone Ricks. They have also For Sale, Ell wide Persian, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes. March 3.
To-morrow will be Landed, From on board the brig Benjamin Franklin, capt. Jones, from Bordeaux, Claret of superior quality, viz. MEDOC 3 of the vintages of 1790 and 1791, in cases. LATOUR.
ALSO, 100 tons SUGAR, 90,000 lb. PEPPER. WILLINGS & Francis. The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-Streets. Also—A few Bales of Madras Hkfs. of elegant patterns and belt colours. February 8.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON, Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes, Jamaica, St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 17.
Landing, From on board the Snow Maria, from Copenhagen, A few Tons Russia Clean Hemp, 30 pieces Ravens Duck, 250 pieces Russia Sheeting, 200 bolts Russia Duck, and A quantity of Sweden Iron. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co.
18th to have on Hand, 1st and 2d proof Bourdeaux Brandy, 4th proof Spanish ditto, New-England Rum, London Particular } Madeira Wine in Pipes and quarter Casks. London Market Old Claret in Casks, 24 hds. Coffee just arrived, Best Boston Beet in barrels, Mackerel in do., Halifax Salmon in do., A small invoice of Rhode-Island Chees, Spermaceti Oil, Tanquer's ditto, No. 2, 3, 4, Boston Salt Duck, Russia Cordage, and An invoice of Dutch Hollow Glass Ware. March 1.
A Great Bargain, WILL BE SOLD, if applied for immediately, by Twenty Thousand Dollars in Bills of Credit, upon interest at five per cent. per annum, now lodged in the Treasury, and endorsed by the United States, with a promise to "pay the interest annually." Enquire at the Office of THOMAS MARSH, 15, South Second-street.
Wanted to live in the Country, About five miles from this city, a sober steady Man who understands gardening and the management of a few acres of land, and would not object to attend a couple of horses. Such a one may meet with liberal wages by applying at the office of this Gazette. N. B. None need apply but those of unexceptionable characters. March 13.
To be Sold, An elegant Country Seat, Containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish track lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance stand unrivalled. N. B. If the above place is not sold before the 20th inst. it will then be rented, for the Summer season only. $ march 5.
Wanted, An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.—Enquire of the Printer. February 7.
A Wet Nurse wanted, A healthy Woman, who can be well recommended. Apply at this Office. march 12.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of the Subscriber, No. 5004, and dated July 11, 1797—the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. march 5.
TO LET, And may be entered on immediately, A good dry Store, Three stories high, and in an excellent stand for business. Apply to Thomas & Joshua Fisher, No. 5, Dock-street. march 1.
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 20 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9.
FOR SALE, THE HOUSE in Chestnut-street, No. 258, occupied by the subscriber. Its eligible situation is well known. The rooms are spacious and convenient, and finished in a handsome style—It has a double Kitchen, and excellent Cellars, with an Ice House and rain water Cistern, and there is a Pump of good water near the kitchen door. For terms apply to GARRETT COTTRINGER. march 2.
TO LET, And possession given the 1st April next, The House No. 258 High-street, At present occupied by P. BULLER, Esq. Apply to Edward Shoemaker, No. 127, High-street. February 24.
Valuable Property for Sale, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a Smock house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shed and Berring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river near a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together, or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on hand Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS, on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. February 24.
Bakenridge—for sale, IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow. (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Delaware. There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expense would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of the land near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To save trouble, the price is five hundred pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Pleas'd to enquire of T. M'CUEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut-street. February 2.
WANTED, A Gardener—a Single Man. None need apply, unless he can bring good recommendations. Enquire at No. 30 Market-street. march 12.
Just received, and for Sale at the Bookstore of WILLIAM YOUNG, No. 58 South Second-street, A COMPLETE HISTORY OF CONNECTICUT, CIVIL AND ECCLESIASTICAL, From the emigration of its first planters from England in 1630, to 1715. By BENJAMIN TRUMBULL, D. D. VOLUME I. Embellished with a correct Map of the State, and Portraits of some of the first settlers, from original paintings. march 15.
Ran away from the subscriber, on the 14th inst. two indentured Irish Servant Men: Thomas McGuire, about 25 years of age, and 5 feet 8 inches high, robust, stout, and well made, short black hair, remarkable for a fear on one of his temples; he is a forward, deceitful, vicious, and unprincipled fellow, and decayed from my service Jeffrey Corbett, about the same age and height, but of a wilder disposition, and more slender make, short brown hair; their working apparel was blue cloth over jackets, lined with coarse brown linen, check and brown linen shirts, grey yarn stockings, mixed twilled grey cloth trousers, and ruffled leather shoes; they have other clothing which together gives them the appearance of seafaring men, but have been brought up to the farming business; no doubt will have forged passes and change their names and appear as convenient, and have taken the post road to Philadelphia, I purchased them the last fall of capt. Rallins, in Baltimore. I will give Fifty Dollars for securing them to that I get them, and will pay all reasonable charges if brought home, or if separated, Thirty Dollars for Thomas, and Twenty for Jeffrey. ARTHUR BEYAN, Head of Wye, Talbot County—March 7. 3w 3w.
CUSTOM HOUSE, DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, March 6th, 1797, THE MERCHANTS OF PHILADELPHIA, who may have any account or knowledge of the capture or detention of any ship or vessel, cargo, or other property, belonging to citizens of the United States, residing within this district, by or under the authority of foreign nations, (since the first day of October, 1792, are particularly requested to give information thereof, to the Collector of the Port of Philadelphia, as soon as may be convenient; specifying the name of the vessel, the captain's name, the number of tons, the estimated value of the vessel, if condemned, the estimated value of her cargo, or other property, whether carried, and by or under the authority of what nation captured, with such observations as may be thought necessary upon the circumstances of each case, in order that statements thereof may be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, who is required to lay the same before the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. march 7.
LANDING, AND FOR SALE, Samuel Burke, master, from Aux-Cayes, now lying at Bell's wharf, consisting of Molasses, Coffee, Sugar and Dye Wood, Apply to ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. 3w 6. 150. 5. South Water-street.
FOR SALE, BY WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, } entitled to 1st and 2d proof Brandy, } drawback. Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c. Feb. 9.
THE Subscriber informs those to whom he is indebted, that a person will attend every day, Sundays excepted, until the 8th of April next, from the hours of 10 o'clock in the morning till 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house formerly occupied by him in Chestnut-street, for the purpose of showing all books, papers and letters regarding his past commercial transactions to such of his creditors as may think proper to attend and examine them. JAMES GREENLEAF. march 2.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 513, corner of Arch and Front street. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worked Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto forty small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pulleat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurras Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankinees, and Few chests best Hylton Tea 1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 24—and 125 hds. Oldale Ware assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18.
A Garden to be let, FOR a term of years, situate about a mile from the Court-house, contains about two acres of land, it is a high state of cultivation. A large green house, erected on the premises, about forty feet long, with a lodging room, and feed loft above. A considerable quantity of kitchen articles, very regularly disposed of on the spot. Enquire at 52, South Second-street. march 12.
Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street. Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registration and examining in them, the City of Washington, No. 11, and Patterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union. N. B. The business of a Broker, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. November 15.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 19.
The following is a more accurate account of the exports of the United States, than that published in a former number of this Gazette.
STATEMENT.
Of the value of Goods, Wares and Merchandise exported from the UNITED STATES to FOREIGN COUNTRIES; commencing 1st October 1796, and ending 30th September 1797.
   EUROPE. Dolls.    Russia, - - - - - 3,450  Sweden, - - - - -  Denmark and Norway, - - - 140,972  United Netherlands, - - - 7,062,457  England, Man and Berwick, - 4,436,217  Scotland, - - - - - 526,991  Ireland, - - - - - 1,052,044  Gibraltar, - - - - - 1,866  Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, &c. - 24,689  Imperial Ports, &c. - - -  Hamburg, &c. - - - - - 9,589,858  France, - - - - - 3,534,165  Spain, - - - - - 1,625,500  Portugal, - - - - - 221,979  Italian Ports, - - - - - 767,064  Europe generally, - - - - 207,077  29,194,329  AFRICA.  Cape of Good Hope - - - -  Morocco and Barbary States, - 15,000  Bourbon and Mauritius, - - - 58,792  Africa, generally, - - - - 230,873  Madeira, - - - - - 188,694  Teneriffe, - - - - - 46,631  Fayal, - - - - - 5,508  Cape de Verd Islands, - - - 47,129  592,627  ASIA.  British East Indies, - - - - 21,325  China and East Indies, generally, - 387,310  408,635  AMERICA.  British American Colonies, - - 360,367  Newfoundland & British Fisheries, - 44,459  British West Indies, - - - - 2,101,720  Honduras, - - - - - 129,700  Swedish West Indies, - - - - 808,315  Danish do. - - - - - 2,392,252  Dutch do. - - - - - 1,783,029  French do. - - - - - 8,071,134  Spanish do. - - - - - 2,879,170  West-Indies, generally - - - 1,508,044  Florida and Louisiana, - - - 915,252  North West Coast of Africa. - 15,007  21,099,119  Total amount of exports, - - - 51,294,710  
MR. FENNO.
As the gangs of Jacobins that infest this city are in the habit of circulating the precepts of their brethren in France, I recommend to their attention, and to the attention of the Federalists too, the following extracts from the late dashing address of the commissary of the executive directory at Calais.
"Remember that there is no longer any room to temporize, and that you must frankly shew yourselves to be what you are. If there are any among you, who are not devoted to the cause of liberty, remember, that of all kinds of baseness it is the greatest to receive pay and maintenance, and to hold a place under a government which you detest, and the destruction of which you are desirous to bring about; and quit your situations before you are driven from them, and lay aside a mask, which sooner or later will be torn from you."
"Zealous officers of the republic, it is on you that the republic particularly relies, and on your example and your influence, to give vigour to the public mind. Employ in your offices none but the partizans of liberty, and discard those who have signalized themselves by contrary opinions."
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY—MARCH 16.
Mr. Brooks presented a petition on behalf of James Perry, for compensation for property taken from him during the war, for the use of the army, which, after a number of objections on the ground of its being a claim of the same nature with many others which were daily rejected, was referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Macon, from the committee of revision and unfinished business, made a farther report, stating that a part of the law respecting post-offices and post-roads, would expire before the next session of Congress. —This report was referred to the committee on the subject of post-offices and post-roads, to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made a report on the petition of Jane Hardin, praying for compensation for the maintenance of two Shawanese Indian girls, on account of the United States. The report states, that if the facts were as mentioned, there is no need of legislative interference, as an application to the Secretary of War, will be effectual. Of course no decision of the house was necessary on the report.
On motion of Mr. Sewall, the house went into a committee of the whole, on the bill making an additional appropriation to provide and support a naval armament, Mr. Dent in the chair, when, the bill having been read,
Mr. Sewall moved to fill the blank appropriating money for the pay and subsistence, for the term of one year, of the officers and crews, with 216,679 dollars. —Some objections had been made to the price at which the rations had been fixed, which the subject was formerly before the House. He had, in consequence, made enquiries on the subject, and had been informed that 28 cents per ration was the lowest price at which they could be obtained.
Mr. Gallatin asked, whether the gentleman's enquiry had extended to the price paid for rations to the troops stationed in the forts, others than those on the frontiers. The contract for these would be the best data for the price to be allowed in this case.
Mr. Sewall did not think it necessary to make this enquiry.
The question was put and carried. Mr. Sewall then moved to fill the blank to defray the wear, losses, expenditures of ammunition, and other contingent expenses, with 63,760 dollars.
Mr. Gallatin said, the estimate before him for contingent expenses was 60,000 dollars. There were 3,700 dollars for other specific purposes, viz. for the salaries of clerks, and for the rent of the naval yards at different places. He thought it would be best to distinguish betwixt contingent expenses and salaries, and also whether the clerks were authorized by law, or whether they were established by this bill. If the officers were already established, the salary would be provided by law; if not, the law should be passed to establish the office.
Mr. Sewall said, that whilst there remained on hand materials which had been purchased for the use of the frigates at New-York, Portsmouth and Norfolk, it would be necessary to have persons there to take care of them. He supposed the clerks were authorized by law.
Mr. Gallatin said, if the clerks were authorized by law, their salaries would be included in the ordinary appropriations; he therefore moved to fill the blank with 60,000 dollars, as the items which were mentioned separately, could not properly be included under the head of repairs and contingent expenses of the naval armament, as this related to the three frigates only, and not to the taking care of any materials on hand.
Mr. J. Parker hoped this motion would be agreed to, and the other withdrawn. The clerks employed at the places which had been mentioned might at present be necessary; but he thought some provision ought to be made with respect to the disposal of these materials, in order to do away the necessity of employing persons to take care of them.
Mr. Sewall withdrew his motion, and that for filling the blank with 60,000 was carried.
Mr. Gallatin then moved to add the following words, "also that a sum not exceeding 2,200 dollars, to pay the salary of persons having charge of the naval yards at New-York, Portsmouth and Norfolk, and the rents of the same," which motion was carried.
Mr. Varnam moved to strike out the words "for sea, with all convenient speed." The question was put on the motion, and negatived 43 to 42. It was accordingly ordered to be read a third time this day. Before the house rose, it received its third reading and passed, there being 57 votes in its favour.
Mr. J. Williams thought the words immaterial; if they would produce any effect in accelerating the business, he thought they ought to be retained, as all allowed it had heretofore been sufficiently tardy.
Mr. Gallatin said, the law of last session went no farther than to direct the vessels to be "manned and employed;" whereas this bill, though only making an additional appropriation to enable the President to carry the former law into effect, seemed to go farther. It appeared to direct, that they should be "equipped for sea with all convenient speed," whilst the former law left it to the discretion of the President to employ them as he pleased. If it were wished that the business should be left on its former footing, these words might with propriety be struck out; because, after the money was appropriated, the President might use what speed he pleased in equipping the vessels.
Mr. Harper said, it would seem that the gentleman from Pennsylvania did not know the difference between preparing the vessels for sea, and employing them after they are prepared. He was persuaded, however, he did know the difference. Though that house had not the power to direct how the vessels should be employed, yet they could direct them to be prepared with all convenient speed. It was the business of that house to prepare, and of the President to employ; but the object of this motion went to shew that they were both the same thing. Much complaint had been made, and justly, at the great delay which had taken place in this business, and he could now see no objection, therefore, to directing them to be equipped with all convenient speed. When they were equipped, the President would use them in such a way as the state of the country shall require. If the legislature chose to put the country in a state of war, the vessels would be employed accordingly; or if it remained in peace their employment would accord with such a state. He hoped therefore, the words would be retained.
Mr. Sewall said, the same words were contained in the resolution upon which the bill was founded, and in the act of 1796, a similar expression was used. He thought the gentleman from Pennsylvania had not sufficiently attended to the distinct appropriations contained in the bill.
Mr. Dayton (the Speaker) said the law of last session went farther than it was con-
templated by this bill to go. The words "equip for sea with all convenient speed," related only to the manner in which the vessels were to be equipped, as it was well known that equipping for sea, and equipping for guard-ships (which was the sole purpose for which some gentlemen had wished them to be employed) was wholly different. The law of last session went to say they should be manned and employed, which he believed, with the gentleman from S. Carolina, was an unnecessary and improper direction, as the President of the United States, being the commander in chief, was the only proper judge of the manner of employing them.
Mr. Thatcher did not think that directing the vessels to be equipped with all convenient speed, indicated any great haste, but the contrary.
Mr. Varium said, gentlemen had, on former occasions been very tenacious of giving the President directions how he should act. He was unwilling to do it on the present occasion; and he thought if these words were struck out, no one would understand that the frigates were to be fitted out as guard-ships. But if the bill was agreed to as it now stood, he was of opinion that it would appear to their constituents, that the Legislature believed the crisis was arrived at which it was necessary to sent out frigates to sea against a foreign nation. If this period was arrived, he wished it to be declared openly, and not in any sideway. Such a clause way very unusual in an appropriation bill.
Mr. Gallatin believed it was perfectly true, as stated by the gentleman from Massachusetts, that words of this kind were never inserted when an appropriation was only wanted. In the law of 1796, he admitted that similar words were used, and, there they were proper, because that was a law for the construction and equipment of the frigates; but in all the subsequent laws, which were merely appropriation laws, no such words had been used. This was not intended to say that the money should be granted with all convenient speed. He believed, since they were to be equipped, the sooner they were done the better; but he did not think it proper to insert such a clause in an appropriation bill.
Mr. Bayard thought the gentleman from Pennsylvania made a nice distinction without a difference. He admitted that if the bill was for constructing the frigates, such words might be proper, but that in an appropriation bill they were improper. He saw no difference between the two cases; and if it was the wish of the House to have the frigates equipped speedily, it was certainly not improper to say so, and in his opinion the situation of the country required that every exertion should be made in the business.
The question was then taken on striking out the words, "with all convenient speed" (the mover having agreed to exclude the words "for sea" from his motion) and was negatived 47 to 38.
The committee then rose, the house agreed to the amendment, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading Monday and to-day were mentioned for the first time on the most distant day, and negatived 43 to 42. It was accordingly ordered to be read a third time this day. Before the house rose, it received its third reading and passed, there being 57 votes in its favour.
Mr. J. Parker proposed a resolution to the house, directing the committee which had been appointed to enquire into the expenditure of the money heretofore appropriated for a Naval Armament, and into the causes of delay which had taken place, to enquire and report what materials remain on hand which will not be wanted for the three frigates now nearly finished, designating what the articles are, and where they are; and also what materials have been disposed of, which was agreed to.
On motion of Mr. N. Smith, the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill supplementary to, and in alteration of the act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt, when the bill having been read,
Mr. J. Williams moved to strike out the first section of the bill. He was persuaded that if this bill passed, it would be very injurious to the revenue, and in the end prejudicial to the fair trader, for if such a law had been in being the last year, government would have lost half a million of money, and if such losses were sustained, it would lead to the passing of laws which would be injurious to commerce. It became the house to be cautious, therefore, in making alterations which might so materially affect the revenues of the union; especially as the debentures given by the Custom house must be allowed, whether the duties are paid or not.
This motion was negatived without a division.
After the bill had undergone several amendments, one of which was to provide that the benefits of this law shall not extend to persons imprisoned for debts due for money by them received, for, or on account of the United States, the committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Clopton, from the committee of Enrolment, reported as duly enrolled, the bill to amend the act laying a duty on stamped vellum, parchment and paper, and the bill for relief of Sylvanus Crowell.
Adjourned till Monday.
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CONTINUATION OF Latest Foreign News.
LONDON, December 26.
Letters from Stuttgart, by the last mail mentioned, that the Princess of Wirttemberg proceeded in her pregnancy in the most perfect health and spirits, much to the satisfaction of the reigning Duke and Duthcheis, as well as that of the royal Consort, who now look forward in hopes of an heir to the Ducal Dominions, both the Hereditary Prince's children, by his late Consort, being daughters.
January 6.
If the example of Flanders and Holland will not deter the Swifts from embracing the destructive fraternity of France, they must be left to their fate, as a people too dull to profit by the lessons of experience. As the Swifts, however, are a simple and an unoffending race, the world cannot but look with regret on the misery that seems impending over their heads, and which the ambition and rapacity of France are but too likely to let fall.
Letters from the Hague inform us, that all the ships fit for service are again assembling in the Texel to form a squadron to consist of six ships of the line, two of fifty guns, and eight frigates, mounting from 44 to 26 guns—three picked men are to be taken from every company of Infantry of the Dutch National Regiments, to be embarked on board this flotilla. We are assured that this expedition is intended for India.
M. de Liancourt, lately in America, now at Hamburg, has refuted several charges against him, made by an historian of Louis the last.
Buonaparte's letter to the Directory, announcing the liberation of 18 Frenchmen from slavery by the Bey of Tunis, is a severe satire upon his own infamous conduct in selling the Austrian soldiers whom he captured in Italy to the government of Spain, to perpetual slavery in the mines in America. Such is the love of liberty, and such the consistency of the Gallic Champion of Freedom.
London Gazette—January 9.
The Mermaid frigate has captured the L'Aventure L'Orient, mounting 12 guns, and carrying 190 men.
The Latona, has taken the French privateer L'Aigle of 14 guns and 63 men, and L'Intrepide of 18 guns and 83 men.
LONDON, January 16.
Copy of a letter from captain Reynolds, of his majesty's ship La Pomone, to Evan Nepean Esq. Plymouth Sound, Jan. 14.
I beg to acquaint you, for the information of my lords commissioners of the admiralty, that in the night of the 16th ult. I lost company with the Phoebe, in a very heavy gale of wind at W. S. W. which came on the 18th, and continued blowing strong without intermission until the 24th; and, though the violence of the gale then abated, still it blew from the west: that with every possible exertion we were unable to get farther to the westward than 29 degrees of longitude before the 31st ult. the day on which my limited time for cruising on the ground prescribed by their lordships expired.
On the 1st instant I edged a way to the eastward, and on the 5th, at 11 o'clock in the night, I ran a large ship, standing under easy sail to the N. W. Instantly gave chase, and soon got close alongside of her; for it being thick hazy weather, she was deceived in our strength, and shrunk not from the action, but had the temerity to exchange several broadsides with us before she called out for quarter; in which we had one man killed and four wounded. Having seized the prisoners, and our carpenter plugged up eight shot-holes she had received between wind and water, we were about to take her in tow (for her mizen-mast was shot away, and she was utterly disabled to carry any sail), when the officer on board hailed us, and said he was sinking. I sent all our boats to her assistance immediately, and finding no efforts could save her, had but just time to draw our men and their wounded from her, when she sunk along-side of us. She proved to be the Cheri, from Nantz, carrying 26 long twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four pounders (mixed) upon her main deck, and 230 men, commanded by Mont. Chaffin; had been out fourteen days, and taken nothing: She had 12 men killed and 22 wounded; among the latter was the captain, who, with two others, died of their wounds the next day.
On Tuesday evening, the Edystone bearing N. E. 12 leagues, I captured a little privateer, from Rochefort, called the Emprunt Forcee; had only two small carriage guns, six swivels, and 25 men on board. She had been out but one day, and had taken nothing.
Our main mast and foremast being wounded, and both of them shot, and much of the standing rigging so injured that it is necessary to replace it, I thought it would be expedient to service to steer directly for this port, instead of Falmouth; and I hope my having done so will meet their Lordship's approbation.
Copy of a letter from the Hon. Capt. Stopford, of his majesty's ship Phaeton, to Admiral Lord Bridport.
At Sea, December 31.
MY LORD—On the 29th instant, his majesty's ship under my command captured a French brig privateer of 14 six-pounders, called the Hazard, and also a Spanish merchant vessel, from Nantes, bound to St. Sebastian, laden with sundry articles of merchandise.
The former (by whom I send this letter) failed from La Rochelle twenty-four hours before her capture, and was proceeding on a cruise to the southward; the latter being small, and of little value, I destroyed.
The Anson parted company the same night, in chase of a ship that had the appearance of a corvette, and I have not seen her since.
January 17.
Le Republican Paris paper of the 8th instant states, that the greatest precautions had been taken by the government to prevent the secret of the measure relative to English merchandise from transpiring before its execution.
The law enacts, that every contravener shall be arrested and pursued before the tribunal of correctional police. Besides the confiscation of the goods seized, the delinquent is to be condemned to a fine of triple the value of the objects seized, and to imprisonment, which cannot be less than five days, nor more than five months. The confiscation is to be for the benefit of the
seizors, and all those who were aiding in it. The English merchandise confiscated at Paris during the late search is estimated at three millions. Although it is indisputable that one of the most powerful means of reducing our tenacious enemy is to prevent the circulation of their merchandise, we cannot help wishing that the measures pursued for the attainment of this object were such as may tend more to prevent the introduction of the merchandise in question, than to seize them when they are introduced. Besides the inconvenience of inquisitorial visits which the latter mode occasions, it is clear that it does more injury to our fellow-citizens than our enemy, who have received the price of the goods arrested.—Thus far Le Republican.
Letters from Hamburg, received by the last mail advise, that though similar orders had not there been given by the magistrates of that city, they were daily expected; and it is generally believed, that the terrorist, Leonard Bourdon, who has been sent to that city and to all the sea ports towns on the Baltic to cause the recent proscription against the British trade to be carried into effect, is charged to deliver this mandate to the senate; and probably also to demand the expulsion of British ships from the port of Hamburg. The proscription of emigrants has already been executed throughout Switzerland with great rigor.
A gentleman who is just arrived from Cuxhaven states, that the inhabitants of that place were concealing their property, and taking other precautionary measures, expecting the French troops to possess themselves of it in the course of a few days.
Some Dutch papers to a recent date have reached town, which concur in asserting that the king of Prussia, who, it is understood, expects ultimately to be put in possession of Hamburg, is determined not to oppose the system of spoliation which has been agreed upon between the Emperor and the French republic, the former of whom has already posted a numerous body of troops in the electorate of Bavaria.
The admiralty and the French directory have agreed, that the English prisoners in France shall in future be attended by English surgeons, and French prisoners by their own surgeons in this country. We are glad to find this arrangement has induced the admiralty to fill up the appointments to France (consisting of six surgeons) from the navy list; and farther as an encouragement to surgeons and mates to come into the navy, all appointments to the sick and wounded fleets, dock-yards, hospitals, physicians to beards, hospitals, &c. are, without exception, to be filled up in future from the list of navy surgeons, which, in addition to the arrangements now under the consideration of the lords of the admiralty, and the sick and wounded board, will no doubt induce many young men to turn their thoughts to the navy, who before sought the army, India, and even merchant service, in preference to the navy. The intention of the admiralty is to recommend, as far as the nature of the services will admit, to put the surgeons of the navy on a footing with the army, a measure that no doubt will be considered as essential to their country.
All young men who are qualified, after six months servitude as surgeons' mates, are to be made surgeons in the navy; a regulation that will prevent the navy being so distressed as has lately been the case, and reflects the highest credit on Lord Spencer and his colleagues.
It is generally believed, that there will be a competition for the ensuing loan. Three parties are mentioned, viz. the same gentlemen who have subscribed for the last four loans, a general list of bankers and a list under the conduct of the bank directors. —But no time is yet appointed for fixing the loan, nor is it expected to take place till the latter end of next month.
January 18.
Lieutenant Hollingsworth, whose ship was cut out of the Downs by two French row-boats, and carried into Boulogne, died of his wounds soon after he was landed. He and his crew were taken by surprise, the French boats having muffled their oars as they approached the ship, so as not to be heard. They fought manfully, but were at length obliged to submit to numbers, after an obstinate resistance.
BASLE, December 2.
Yesterday evening three deputies from the people of the Grisons passed through this city, in great haste, on their way to Rastadt to general Buonaparte. From them, as well as from private letters that have been received, it appears that a great change has taken place in that country. All the communes of the Grisons have assembled and chosen 150 deputies; the first act of whom has been to supersede the old government, and convoke the members of the Extraordinary Council of State to their houses. Salis Duchstein, the head of the Aristocratic party has been banished.
The object of the mission of the Deputies from the people of the Grisons to General Buonaparte, is, to procure the Valteine to be united to the country of the Grisons and offer the general any satisfaction.
DUBLIN, December 15.
Letters received in town on Thursday from the county of Cork state, that between one and two hundred stand of arms (of French manufacture) with a large quantity of ball cartridge, had been discovered and taken by the military in the neighbourhood of Imokilly; the arms are supposed to have been brought to the Southern coast by a neutral vessel which lately arrived there, and was at the time suspected of clandestine intercourse with some of the inhabitants.
The same letters add, that thirteen persons had been taken into custody in that part of the country, and committed to prison on charges of High Treason.—One of the

prisoners is said to be a man of considerable property.
LONDON, Dec. 2. DESCENT ON ENGLAND. The means of obtaining ten millions of livres, for the construction of a thousand or more than a thousand gun-boats.
Pitt proposes to raise the sum of seven millions sterling (168 millions Tournois) for the year 1798, by tripling the assessed taxes. According to his calculation, there are in England 1,400,000 houses. The number of persons upon whom taxes fall, including men, women, and children, he estimates at about seven millions and a half. He says, that, of 1,400,000 houses, about seven or eight hundred thousand pay assessed taxes; the others being miserable cottages, pay nothing at all: the seven millions, therefore, he proposes to raise by tripling the assessed taxes, will fall at the rate of ten pounds sterling (240 livres Tournois) upon each house: He foolishly believes that this resource is sufficient to prevent France from making a descent.
Having thus stated the question on one side, it remains to treat it in the other point of view, in which it ought to be considered by this country.
Our object at present is a descent: there is no other mode by which to subdue the English government, and to put an end to its tyranny. We are in possession of all the requisite means, except that of passing the little arm of the sea that separates France from England. But, as our object is not to combat the English fleet, but to escape it, our mode of navigating ought to be such as that the English fleet cannot obstruct our voyage.
Every one knows that there are two modes of navigation—sailing and rowing. We also know that vessels with sails must regulate their course by the wind; but, that boats with oars may be moved in every direction, and with the greatest facility, when there is no wind at all.
Thus the most certain, and the least expensive means of passing into England, in spite of the English fleet, are to employ row-boats, having a small sail, like the Dutch fishing-boats, to serve upon occasion.
If the French coasts were five or six hundred leagues distant from those of England, it would be very ridiculous to talk of row-boats; but in many places, there are no more than eight, ten or twelve leagues between them; and to the most distant parts where we could think of making a descent, there are no more than forty or fifty leagues, which may be passed in forty-eight hours, even without the aid of sails, on the supposition that the boats can row at the rate of a league an hour.
The Russians transport their troops in row-boats across the Black Sea. The Swedes transport theirs, in the same manner, to the most distant parts of the Swedish empire. The Russian boats can transport two or three hundred soldiers each, and six men are put upon one oar. But for making a descent upon England, boats of a smaller size ought to be preferred. The sea on many parts of the English coast does not often run very high, for all the reasons, therefore, go close in shore, and the troops land as easily as persons step out of a wherry.
The expense of the English navy for the year 1798, according to Pitt's budget, is 12,500,000. sterling, or 300,000,000 of livres Tournois. To cover this enormous expense, he proposes to triple the assessed taxes, which will take, at an average, 240 livres from each family. France wants only 1000 gun-boats, which will cost no more than ten millions Tournois. To raise this sum, no new impost is necessary: it will be better to obtain it by patriotic gifts.
Citizen Villiers has already stated, in the Council of Five Hundred, that many persons had expressed their desire of contributing voluntarily to the expense of a descent upon England. I love the patriotic spirit of these worthy citizens; and as I desire to contribute my mite towards this important measure, I have contrived a plan which will enable every citizen to participate in the honor of destroying a government, which, for more than a century, has been the scourge of the human race.
The sum I would propose to raise by patriotic gifts is, ten millions of livres, to be employed, under the direction of the government, in building a thousand, or more, gun-boats.
As it is better rather to under-rate than to exaggerate our means in a calculation of this kind, I shall estimate the population of France at only 25,000,000 though her increase of territory must make the number considerably greater. I believe it will be found, that the men of twenty and upwards form about one fifth of this population;—that is to say, 5,000,000. One half of these five millions, 2,500,000, I shall suppose, are the industrious poor, from whom the will must be taken for the deed: I divide, then, the remaining two millions and a half into two classes of 250,000 each, and four classes of 500,000 each. The greatest patriotic gift, according to my calculation, should be 12 livres, and the smallest 20 sols. Each person should have the liberty of causing his name to be inscribed in any class he may think proper. If a citizen of small fortune wishes to inscribe his name in the first class, and a rich man in that of 20 sols, they ought both to be permitted to do so: it is equality of rights, not of fortune, which is the real principle of equality.
 TABLE OF THE CLASSES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PRODUCE.    CLASSES. Number of Persons. Individual Gift. Total Sum.     1 250,000 12 3,000,000   2 250,000 6 1,500,000   3 500,000 5 2,500,000   4 500,000 3 1,500,000   5 500,000 2 1,000,000   6 500,000 1 500,000   Total 2,500,000 10,000,000  
The average rate of these patriotic gifts is, 4 livres a head. That of Mr. Pitt's triple taxes is, 240 livres.
The weakest part of the English dominions is England itself. It is far less difficult to land 100,000 men in England, than to send 10,000 to the East-Indies.
Troops sent to India must be embarked on board transports of two or three hundred tons burthen each, and ships of the line must be employed for their convoy. An English squadron may block up the ports in which such an expedition is preparing; and if, by any change of wind, the transports should be enabled to sail, the English squadron could also sail itself of the advantage of this wind, and follow the convoy: As the voyage is long, it is possible they might overtake our fleet.
But a descent on England is a very different thing. France, by the union of Belgium, has now a great extent of coast towards the north, where the shores, both in France and England, are very low. The sea is so very shallow, that ships of the line cannot approach within some miles, as is the case at Dunkirk. The descent ought to be made with gun-boats, drawing no more than two or three feet water, and where, in a moment, the whole force could be landed on the coast of England.
These light boats should have a small sail like the fishing boats, and a great number of oars. They might perform the passage in less than 48 hours, in spite of the English squadrons, because, by means of oars, they could assist the wind so much, that although there were an English fleet in the Channel, it could not interrupt their passage in the few hours necessary to cross and land. Considered, besides, that a thousand gun-boats, with 24 and 36 pounders, is a very respectable force.
It may be said that the English may likewise have gun-boats: but these vessels not being calculated to keep the sea long, can only be useful for a coup de main. The English then would be obliged to keep them in their harbours.
The English coast, which is opposite to us, presenting a landing place in every point, it is impossible to know at what point the descent will be made, so that these vessels would be both useless and expensive. France can always know where the English vessels are stationed, while England can never know where the descent will be attempted.
THOMAS PAINE.
* The Danes and the Jutes, who so long desolated England, always chose with success these northern coasts for their expeditions. It was from a fear of invasion from this quarter, that the English so long insisted on the harbour of Dunkirk being filled up, and so violently opposed the surrender of Belgium.
DECLARATION OF M. D'ANTRAIGUES.
"On the 8th of August 1797, I escaped from the French head-quarters at Milan, after having in vain waited in the expectation that Gen. Buonaparte would tell me why I am arrested, and of what I was accused. I might have escaped before, but I would not, because I foolishly thought that reason and justice still existed."
"Buonaparte gave orders for my arrest, tho' he assured me upon his word and honour that he did not. Buonaparte, after having violated the French passport, required me to give my parole, or threatened to confine me in a dungeon in the Citadel."
"In giving my parole, I knew it was useless, and so did he, for he surrounded me with spies, and sent my picture to the watches of all the gates of Milan."
"Buonaparte ten times gave me his honour that I should be discharged, and fixed the period. At first I was weak enough to believe; but I did not like to part from my wife and child. At length I desired permission to apply to the directory, and to be conducted to Paris. He then gave me his honour, that he would not go to Udina without setting me at liberty."
"On the 17th of August I wrote to the directors, and the presidents of the councils. On the 17th Buonaparte set off without attending to my request. It was then that I escaped from this tyrant. I expected to be retaken, and to perish, but my duty called upon me to endeavour to save myself."
"With respect to the papers found in my portfolio, I knew there was nothing in them that indicated any thing like conspiracy; but I see such use has been attempted to be made of them, and I will not sanction it by my silence."
"I am a Frenchman, an emigrant, a royalist; I am become a subject of the Emperor of Russia, and am in his service, and I never will return to republican France. Of all the parties in authority, I do not agree with one. I believe their object is more to acquire authority than to restore Louis XVIII; and I desire constitutional France in 1792, as much as republican France in 1795."
"M. Buonaparte, in the thirst of power by which he is possessed, and to further his own ambition, determined to support his triumph, and destroy the council of five hundred, and particularly Pichegru. For that purpose, he pretended to discover that I carried on a correspondence with Louis XVIII, and that he had seized that correspondence. I defy M. Buonaparte to prove that I ever had any correspondence with any member of the council of five hundred, or with any minister, since the creation of the republic. In the mean time I read an inventory of the contents of this famous portfolio, and I defy them to produce another paper except those which I state. I sent this declaration the second day of my flight, harassed, fatigued and oppressed with anxiety for my wife and son, who were left at Milan, exposed to all the fury of Buonaparte. But I would not lose a moment in destroying the plot in which they wanted to make me an instrument."
"In a short time I will publish the memorial of what passed in my captivity; but I must continue my journey, in order to find an asylum in which I can collect my ideas."
(Signed) "THE COUNT D'ANTRAIGUES." Belgium, Aug. 29, 1797.
Another declaration has just been published by Fauche Borel, Printer to the King of Prussia at Neufchâtel, said to be one of the principal agents that carried on a correspondence with Pichegru. It is stated in that paper, that he is the father of a family, and continually occupied with the cares of his business. Knowing how to appreciate the blessings of living in a country which Providence has hitherto blessed by preserving it during all those tempests which have agi-
tated Europe, and taking no share in politics except that general sympathy which every man must feel for the calamities of his fellow creatures. "I was far (says he) from suspecting that they would make use of my name as a performer in a conspiracy of which so much has been said. Is this conspiracy true, or not? I do not know, nor can I establish myself as a judge; but I have a right to contradict the lying assertion of my having borne a part in it, or of being connected with men whom I have not the honor of even being known to."
"According to the papers found in the portfolio of count d'Antraigues, containing his conversation with the Count de Montgailhard, stated to have taken place in December, 1796, it is stated that my fanaticism being known, he threw his eyes upon me as a proper agent; that I carried letters from the Prince de Conde to General Pichegru, and that I am Printer to the Count d'Antraigues and the Count de Montgailhard. This is the charge against me, founded upon a paper I never saw, and attributed to the Count d'Antraigues, without being acknowledged either by him or the Count de Montgailhard. I should not conceive myself bound to answer a charge so founded, if I did not conceive myself bound in honour not to suffer my name to be made use of against men whom I never knew. Without noticing the absurdities and the contradictions of this charge, I shall confine myself only to that part which relates to myself."
"I therefore declare, first, that I never saw or knew the Count d'Antraigues; that I never was his Printer; and that if I sold any of his works, it was in the same manner that I sold those of other persons. I also deny having any knowledge of M. de Montgailhard, or ever having been his printer. My father, who was established at Hamburg, had advanced some money to Madame de Montgailhard, and her husband was to repay me; I saw him in 1795 upon this business, and met him twice in going from Frankfort to Hamburg, where my business called me. In the beginning of 1797 he paid me, and from that time I never saw him; and, thirdly, that I never carried letters from the Prince de Conde, the Count de Montgailhard, or any other persons, to General Pichegru, to whom I never spoke, and of whom I have not the least knowledge."
He concludes with begging, that, in future, those who are going to write Histories or Romances, will have the goodness not to make use of his name.
BUONAPARTE, TO HIS ARMY. Head-Quarters, at Milan, 24 Brumaire—Nov. 14.
Soldiers, I leave you to-morrow, to repair to Rastadt. In separating myself from the army, I can only be consoled by the hope of soon finding myself again among you, struggling against new dangers.
Whatever enterprise the government assigns for the soldiers of the army of Italy, they will always prove themselves worthy supporters of the liberty and the glory of the French name.
Soldiers, when you speak of the army whom you have conquered—or the people who owe to you their liberty—or the battles you have fought in two campaigns—add—In two more campaigns, we shall have performed still greater achievements.
BUONAPARTE.
PARIS. January 18.
The executive directory has appointed general Bernadotte ambassador of the French republic, near the court of Vienna.
Bernadotte is among the number of those generals who have distinguished themselves at the head of our different armies, as much by their wisdom as their valor; and have shown their capacity to fill all places of trust and confidence. He will have for secretary of legation, citizen Gaudin, who has already been employed in the diplomatic department.
The directory feels the necessity of accompanying this embassy to the second power of the continent, with splendor. His salary is fixed at 144,000 livres (equal to about 29,000 dollars).
Citizen Boniface, keeper of the temple, complains of a report, propagated in the journals, of the marquis d'Arnauld, having permission to walk out on his private affairs. He declares no such order exists.
We are assured that the celebrated sculptor Ceraechi, who was making the marble statue of Buonaparte, has been murdered in the massacre at Rome.
The diet of Arrau, (in Switzerland) has appointed two deputies to repair to Paris, one from the Canton of Zurich, Mr. Hirtzel; the other from Schwitz, Mr. de Reding. They are ordered to demand the renewal of the perpetual alliance.
MR. FRANCIS, SUBSCRIPTION BALL.
(The last this Season, will be on Tuesday next.) MR. FRANCIS respectfully informs the Subscribers, that the last subscription Ball of this season, will be on TUESDAY the 20th of March—Ladies tickets to be had by applying to the Subscribers, or Mr. Francis, No. 70, North Eighth, Street. Non-Subscribers tickets to be had of Mr. Francis, or at the Assembly-Room.
Agreeable to the terms of the Select Subscription Balls, Mr. Francis gives an extra Ball to the Subscribers of the two Subscriptions, to close the season—Mr. F. wishes the Subscribers will be particular in the last Ball of the Subscription, in order to make such regulations for the extra Ball as they may deem proper and necessary, to include every convenience and elegance which they may wish to adopt. Tuition as usual. N. B. Due notice will be given of the last Practising Ball. March 17.
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The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, March 19
The following message from the President of the United States, was read in the House of Representatives this day.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, THE dispatches, from the Envoys Extraordinary of the United States to the French Republic, which were mentioned in my message, to both Houses of Congress, of the fifth instant, have been examined and maturely considered.
While I feel a satisfaction in informing you, that their exertions, for the adjustment of the differences, between the two nations, have been sincere and unremitted, it is incumbent on me, to declare, that I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished, on terms compatible, with the safety, honor, or the essential interests of the nation.
This result, cannot with justice be attributed, to any want of moderation on the part of this Government, or to any indisposition to forego, secondary interests for the preservation of Peace. Knowing it to be my duty, and believing it to be your wish, as well as that of the great body of the people, to avoid by all reasonable concessions any participation in the contentions of Europe, the powers vested in our Envoys, were commensurate with a liberal and pacific policy, and that high confidence, which might justly be reposed in the abilities, patriotism and integrity of the characters to whom, the negotiations was committed. After a careful review of the whole subject, with the aid of all the information I have received, I can discern nothing, which could have insured, or contributed to, success, that has been omitted on my part, and nothing further which can be attempted, consistently with maxims, for which our country has contended, at every hazard, and which constitute the basis, of our national sovereignty.
Under these circumstances I cannot forbear to reiterate the recommendations, which have been formerly made, and to exhort you, to adopt with promptitude, decision and unanimity, such measures as the ample resources of the country afford, for the protection of our seafaring and commercial citizens; for the defence of any exposed portions of our territory; for replenishing our Arsenals, establishing Foundries and military manufactures; and to provide such efficient revenue, as will be necessary to defray extraordinary expenses and supply the deficiencies, which may be occasioned by depredations on our commerce.
The present state of things, is so essentially different, from that, in which instructions were given to collectors to restrain vessels of the United States from sailing in an armed condition, that the principle, on which those orders were issued, has ceased to exist. I therefore deem it proper to inform Congress, that I no longer conceive myself justifiable in continuing them, unless in particular cases, where there may be reasonable ground of suspicion, that such vessels are intended to be employed contrary to law.
In all your proceedings, it will be important to manifest a zeal, vigor and concert in defence of the national rights, proportioned to the danger, with which they are threatened.
JOHN ADAMS. United States, 19 March, 1798.
APPOINTMENTS.
John Quincy Adams, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to his Majesty the King of Prussia, to be a Commissioner with full powers to negotiate a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with Sweden.
Edward Hinman, of Connecticut, to be maker of a revenue cutter. Samuel Winslow, of Massachusetts, to be Surveyor and Inspector for the Port of Thomaston.
IMPORTED,
In the Brig BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, from Bourdeaux, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Claret in casks White wine in half casks Sweet oil of a superior quality in boxes and baskets Lunch Sausage Maccaroni, and Medoc Wines in Cases. Thomas Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut Street. WHO HAS ON HAND, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Irish marker Medoc, and Sauterne Sherry wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota Pimento in bags Two trunks of Umbrellas, and About 4000 bushels Liverpool Salt, March 19.
NEW-THEATRE. MR. WIGNELL'S NIGHT. THIS EVENING, March 19.
Will be presented, (not acted this season) a celebrated COMEDY, (written by the author of Columbus, Children in the Wood, &c) called,
The Way to Get Married
To which will be added—with the original Overture and French music, (composed by Mr. Rochfort) a Grand, Serious PANTOMIME
BALETT, called,
The Death of Capt. Cook
With new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations.
On Wednesday, (not acted this season) a Comedy, called The School for Scandal—with the Agreeable Surprise, For the Benefit of Mrs. MARRY.
Mrs. MARSHALL'S Night, will be on Friday next.
Schuylkill permanent Bridge.
Extract from "An Act" to authorize the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia.
Sec. 1. Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That Richard Peters, John Perot, Godfrey H. Miga, Matthew M'Connell, and William Sheaff, or any three of them, be, and are hereby appointed Commissioners to do and perform the several duties herein after mentioned, that is to say:
They shall and may, on or before the first day of June next, procure one or more books, as they shall think necessary, and therein enter as follows, viz:
"We, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do promise to pay to the President, Directors and Company, for erecting a bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia, the sum of one dollar at the time of subscribing, and one dollar in three months thereafter; for every share of stock in the said company, (to be paid at the rate of ten dollars for each share) in such manner and proportions, and at such times as shall be determined by the President and Directors chosen in pursuance of an act of General Assembly entitled, "An Act to authorize the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia," and shall thereupon proceed to receive subscriptions for the stock of the said company, which is hereby declared and intended to be the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, divided into fifteen thousand shares, at ten dollars each, at such times and places as they shall think proper, of which public notice shall be given, in three or more newspapers (one of which shall be in the German language) printed in the city of Philadelphia, for at least twenty days before the first day of meeting. And if before the said stock be completed, they shall adjourn for three days, notice of the time and place when and where the Commissioners will meet to receive subscriptions, shall be given in at least one newspaper, printed in the said city; and it shall be lawful for any person, body politic, or corporate, to subscribe for as many shares, not exceeding one hundred in one day, as he, she, or they shall choose; provided always, that every person offering to subscribe as aforesaid, in his own name, or any other name, shall previously pay to the attending commissioner one dollar for every share to be subscribed, out of which shall be defrayed the expenses attending such subscriptions and other incidental charges, and the remainder shall be paid over to the treasurer of the corporation, as soon as the same shall be organized and the officers chosen, as is herein after mentioned; but the said commissioners shall reserve three thousand shares, which shall be appropriated by the President and Directors, and used, if the same be found requisite, for the purposes herein after mentioned, of vesting therein the monies to be applied for a sinking fund, to free the bridge, and to enable the President, Directors and company, to purchase thereof, with, if the same can be done, a site or place for erecting a bridge."
Such of the said reserved shares as are not used for these purposes, to be open for further subscription, or sale, as the President and Directors shall, according to circumstances, deem proper.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when one hundred thousand shares in the said stock, the said Commissioners, respectively, shall certify under their hands and seals, the names of the subscribers, and the number of shares subscribed by, or appointed to each subscriber, to the Governor of this Commonwealth, and thereupon it shall and may be lawful for the Governor, by letters patent, under his hand and seal of the state, to create an erect the subscribers; and if the said subscription be not full at the time, those also, who shall afterwards subscribe to the number aforesaid into one body politic and corporate, in deed and in law, by the name, title and style of "The President, Directors and Company, for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia;" and by the said name the said subscribers shall have perpetual succession; and all privileges and franchises incident to a corporation, and shall be capable of taking and holding their said capital stock, and the increase and profits thereof; and of enlarging the same from time to time, by new subscriptions, in such manner and form as they shall think proper, if such enlargement shall be found necessary to fulfil the intent of this act; and of taking, purchasing and holding to them and their successors in fee simple, or for any other estate, all such lands, tenements, hereditaments and estate, real and personal, as shall be necessary and convenient to the same, and to the prosecution of their works, and the using and disposal of their works, and the of suing and being sued, and of doing all and every other matter and thing, which a corporation or body politic may lawfully do.
The subscribers Commissioners appointed in the act before mentioned, for the purposes therein expressed, hereby give notice agreeably thereto, that books are provided, as the law directs, and that we will proceed to receive subscriptions for the Company Stock, on the 9th day of April next, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia. The subscriptions will be received from ten o'clock in the morning of the said day, till two o'clock, P. M. and the books will continue open during those hours of succeeding days, at the same place, until one hundred persons, or more, if all have subscribed five thousand shares in the said stock, as in and by the said act is directed and required.
RICHARD PETERS, JOHN PEROT, GODFREY H. MIGA, MATTHEW M'CONNELL, WILLIAM SHEAFF. Philadelphia, 19th March, 1798.
TO RENT,
A good three story House, TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen—in Front, near South-Street.—Enquire of the Printer. March 3—June 3v

Hoping Cough, Catarrhs, Asthma, &c. Wall's Antipertussis Is a false and certain cure for that destructive disorder the Hooping Cough. The celebrity which this medicine has acquired in England, renders the publication of cases of cure unnecessary here - but as the Antipertussis has been but recently introduced into this country, selected from a much greater number, as proofs of its efficacy.
"I am, Sir, your very obedient Servant, GEORGE BRISCOE." Bath, June 2, 1795.
"The cause of my troubling you with this is, that I thought it a duty which I owed to yourself and to society, that I should mention the salutary effects that your excellent medicine, called Antipertussis, had upon my eldest son; who was, about two months ago, afflicted with the Hooping Cough, in a most dreadful degree. My child was attended by some of the most eminent of the faculty here, who, for three days, thought him dying; and was given over. At this time a friend of mine mentioned the wonderful cures that had been effected by your medicine; and though we had no expectation that my child could possibly recover, yet I resolved to try it. I did; and at this time, I have the happiness to say, that he is quite well, not the least symptom of his complaint remaining."
"JOSIAH ELLIS TOMKINS." (London, to wit.) James Eardeley, of No. 4, Poland-street, in the parish of St. James, came before me this day, and voluntarily makes oath, and saith, that his child, a boy about two years old, was effectually cured of the Hooping Cough (which he was afflicted with in a most violent degree for some months, and for which he could get no relief) by Mr. Wall's Antipertussis. And this deponent further saith, that at the time the child first took this medicine, it was not expected he could live; and that the first dose, almost immediately, removed some of the most violent symptoms; his appetite, strength, and spirits mended every day; and this deponent further saith, that three or four bottles made a perfect cure; and that the child is now in as good a state of health as it was before.
JAMES EARDELEY. Sworn before me, this 21st day of March, 1795. THOMAS SKINNER, Mayor. It is Sold, by appointment of Mr. Wall, by SHAW & Co. No. 129, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, in bottles at 1 1/4 dollars each - Where only may be had Wall's Lozenges of Colchicum, for recent coughs - Whitehead's Essence of Mustard, for rheumatism, gout, lumbago, palsy, numbness, sprains, and bruises, in boxes and bottles at 1 dollar each - Sovereign Ointment, an infallible cure for the Itch at once using - Dr. Smith's celebrated Specific for the Venereal Disease, at 1 and 2 dollars the bottle - also, his Restorative for debilitated constitutions, at 3 1/2 dollars - Norton's Antiphlogistic Drops - Balsom of Honey, for coughs, colds, &c. - Church's Cough Drops - and Goodwin's Lotion, for the face and skin, &c. &c. March 8. that 237
City Commissioner's Office, January 14th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. District No. 1. - From the north side of Vine street, to the north side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the fourth side of Mulberry street, to the fourth side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3. From the fourth side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the south side of Spruce street, to the fourth side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. 5. When pumps are out of order fourth of High street, please apply to Thomas Dixey, at the corner of South and Fifth streets, or Godfrey Gebler, in Fourth, near Chestnut street; and north of High street, to Dixey and Dehaven, in Sassafras street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
NOTICE IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insolvent debtor, confined in the common goal of the County of Cape May in the state of New Jersey, hath presented his petition to the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said County, praying that they would attend to hear what can be alleged for or against his liberation, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 26th day of January 1798 - And the said court did appoint Monday the 26th day of March next for the purpose aforesaid; to meet at the Court House in the Middle Precinct, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon of the said day, of which his creditors are requested to take notice. CHARLES ALLEN. Cape May, Feb. 8, 1798. Feb. 14 - 1aw5w
NOTICE WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Great Brittain, Spinifer, or her assigns, for two thousand five hundred and sixty-two dollars twenty-three cents, in the deferred stock of the United States, was lost in the ship Peggy, Capt. Hycr, bound from Philadelphia to London in the year 1796. The Subscriber, the said Hannah Shelly, intends to apply to the Treasury of the United States, for a renewal of the said Certificate. HANNAH SHELLY. Feb. 23. 1aw6w.
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. De La GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street. INFORMS those who with to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. codm. nov. 25.
FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and associates therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20.
PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America. FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra-hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra-hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra-hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
2. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra-hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and halting removal, or to be stolen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
3. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties. 1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expenses than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance.
4. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void. 5th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise. 6th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of the like kind kept in the building, or amongst the insured.
7th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement. 8th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years. 9th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction. A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility. With respect to Houses and other Buildings, 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood. 2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes. 3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground. 4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra-hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind. Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, familiar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves. 2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minute-
ness of description is not expected. 3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, resin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened - Glass, china-ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moisture, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire. Letters past paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered. By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 14.
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet in front, and in rear order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may desire. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. December 2. 3aw6w
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to Charles F. Kipfer, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. Samuel Gore, Court-street, Boston. 2. Two or three good Glass makers are wanted at the above works; such as can produce recommendations for good behavior, may be sure of employ, by application to Mr. George L. Lind, at the works. Men without families will be preferred. However unacquainted with the method of making Crown Window Glass, they will meet with the same encouragement. Boston, January 16. 2 - 236w
PROPOSALS BY GEORGE FORMAN, FOR PRINTING AT SUBSCRIPTION. A New and Valuable Work, which has been executed only six months - entitled PROOFS of a CONSPIRACY against all the Religions and Governments of EUROPE, carried on in the secret meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies. Collected from good authorities. By JOHN ROBISON, A. M. Professor of Natural Philosophy, and Secretary to the Royal Society of Edinburgh. New in two octavo parts now in press.
THIS work will be put to press as soon as 400 subscribers are obtained, and no money required until the work is completed. - It shall be printed with an elegant new type, and on paper of superior quality, which will comprise about 400 pages neat octavo, handsomely bound and lettered - the price will be one dollar and fifty cents. Those who procure 12 subscribers, and become accountable, shall have a 13th gratis - and the usual allowance to booksellers.
Tax work comes from the pen of J. Robison, of Edinburgh, a gentleman in high estimation in the literary world - the facts therein recorded are well substantiated, and the reasoning and arguments thence deduced, while they discover the found judgement and penetration of the writer, are calculated to amuse as well as to instruct. A scene of villainy is developed by the author sufficient to appal the stoutest heart. - The danger to be apprehended from secret societies is clearly pointed out; the degeneracy of human nature awfully illustrated, and the hazard of every deviation from the straight path of religion and of virtue, incontestibly proved both to the politician and the christian by stubborn and incontrovertible facts. 1st. Subscriptions taken in by G. Forman, No. 46, William-street, opposite the Post-Office, and by the respective booksellers in New-York and Philadelphia. February 28.
PROPOSALS By ARONDT VAN HOOK, Proprietor of the Reading Room; For Publishing by Subscription, An Appeal to Impartial Posterity, By MADAME ROLAND; Wife of the Minister of the Interior in France. CONDITIONS. These scarce and very valuable Historical Memoirs, (which ran through two London editions in a few months,) will be comprised in 2 vols. octavo, of 400 pages each. They will be printed on fine paper and a new type, and delivered to Subscribers, neatly bound and lettered, at 1 dollar and 50 cents per volume - one third of the Subscription money to be paid on delivery of the first volume - the remainder when the work is complete. To Printers, Booksellers, and others, who acquire Subscriptions, the usual allowance will be made. 2d Subscriptions are taken at the Reading Room, No. 149, Water street - the Printing Office, 149, Pearl-street - and at the different Bookstores in New-York - Also, by William Young, corner of Second and Chestnut street, and the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, Philadelphia. As soon as a sufficient number of Subscribers are obtained, the work will be put to press, and completed with the utmost dispatch. Feb. 20. codam
For Sale, A good situation for a Country SEAT, FOR 15 acres of land on the Old York Road, within sight of Germantown and about five miles from the City, the whole being under good fence, and in excellent order as pasture ground. For further information and terms, apply to JOHN ELLIOT CASSON, at his office for the sale of Real Estates, Conveyancing, &c. No. 54, High-street. 2d mo. 26th. 2aw2w
Two three story Brick Houses With convenient lots, wharf, &c. situate on Water street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and one hundred and thirteen feet on Walnut street, and one half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, With convenient lots, wharf, &c. situate on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon.
NOTICE ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEASWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, } Administr'r No. 25, So. Third-street. January 4. dif
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORMEAD, in Philadelphia. OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers. To which is annexed, AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors; and an APPENDIX, exhibiting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synodus Eboracensis, or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America. By WILLIAM CURRIE, Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical Society. Feb. 1 - 3m5
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 1, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, In pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the fourth 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 entitled "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 collected throughout the United States.
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:     Any Certificate of Naturalization, 5 0 0     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 0 0   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 an 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 0 0   Any exemption or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (except for lands granted for military services) 2 0 0   Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond, 1 0 0   Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate divided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Children 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 Hundred Dollars, 25 0 0   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50 0 0   And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of 1 0 0   Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, 25 0 0   From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50 0 0   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1 0 0   Any Exemption, 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 0 0   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 obligation or contract, made to or with the United States or any state, or for their use respectively,   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10 0 0   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 25 0 0   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 50 0 0   And if above one thousand dollars, 75 0 0   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.   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 4 0 0   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 10 0 0   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 20 0 0   If above one thousand dollars, 30 0 0   Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be established 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 dividends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale.   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 0 0 0   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 50 0 0   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 1 0 0   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 2 0 0   Any Power or other Notarial act, 25 0 0   Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell Warrants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, 25 0 0   Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, 1 0 0   For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, 2 0 0   For more than two thousand dollars, 3 0 0   Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, if from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 10 0 0   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 25 0 0   Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any sale required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer.) 50 0 0   Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank,   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10 0 0   If above one hundred dollars, 25 0 0   If above twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.  
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; or stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be obtained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. March 10.
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEASWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, } Administr'r No. 25, So. Third-street. January 4. dif
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORMEAD, in Philadelphia. OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers. To which is annexed, AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors; and an APPENDIX, exhibiting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synodus Eboracensis, or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America. By WILLIAM CURRIE, Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical Society. Feb. 1 - 3m5
For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, With convenient lots, wharf, &c. situate on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon.
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for three, on the following terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State. - There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proved the excellency of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several lands on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with iron coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Wetmore, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NELSON. Dec. 1. gwitf
NOTICE. A Manufactory of yellow and delft ware, such as never was in this Country before, has been lately erected at Tivoli, Red Hook Landing, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, state of New York, where any article of various sorts and shapes may be executed, as well as earthen flowers upon a new construction, that gives three fourths of the fuel commonly used, in cast iron stoves or open chimneys; they are besides very wholesome and ornamental, by applying to
J. MOUCHET, Wanted a skillful hand to attend to the baking and glazing part of the said ware. Generous appointments will be given. Apply as above, or to DAVID BROOKS, Esq. No. 73 South 5th Street. Feb. 19. codw
Wanted, to Hire, A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city - for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or more for a longer term. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. ewit