Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-02-09 00:00:00

Dr. Perkins
INFORMS the Citizens of Philadelphia, that he has taken lodgings for a few days, at the Indian Queen, in 4th street. He will be happy to wait on any persons in this city, between the hours of 9 and 1, who wish to satisfy themselves of the efficacy of his
PATENT METALLIC POINTS,
And will operate gratis for the relief of the poor: the instruments, and the right of using them, are for sale at his lodgings.
Subjoined, are Extracts from a Pamphlet, containing many remarkable cases, attested by characters of the highest respectability.
Extracts from Letters to the Author of the Metallic Discoveries. PIERPONT EDWARDS, Esq. District Attorney for the State of Connecticut.
New-Haven, October 7, 1796.
Dear Sir, I should have written you last week, had I then been able to ascertain certain facts, the rumour of which I had heard. A Mrs. Beers, a near neighbour to me, the wife of Eben Beers, and daughter of captain Samuel Huggins, of this town, had been, for fourteen weeks, exceedingly distressed with the Rheumatism, to such a degree that, for fourteen weeks previous to the 29th of last month, she had not been able to walk across the room even with crutches, save only once, when she made out with the assistance of crutches to hobble part of the way across her room. On the 29th of September last, she procured a set of your metallic substances, and in less than an hour after she had begun to use them, in the manner directed by you, the rose from her chair, and walked about her house, and on the next day she went abroad to her neighbours, having thrown aside her crutches. I have this day paid her a visit in company with her father, and Timothy Jones, Esq. who lives in the street where she resides and directly opposite to her residence, and with Capt. Abiel Burrett, who is her next neighbor, and lives within eight yards of her door. I requested her to relate her case over in their presence, which she did, and these gentlemen all with one voice, supported, from their own knowledge, her story. It is a duty which you owe yourself and the world to promulgate this event. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, PIERPONT EDWARDS.
N. B. She says her fever has left her, her appetite has returned, and she is in a fair way to be restored to perfect health.
REV. MR. SPALDING, of Salem.
This may certify, that the subscriber, in his visits among his people, has used Dr. Perkins's metallic points, to relieve pains and inflammations of various kinds, and has succeeded to his astonishment. They have seldom failed to relieve the head-ache, teeth-ache, ague in the face, inflammation in the eyes, cramp, cholick, rheumatism, pains of the breast and side, piles, lumbago and burns. Sometimes there has been a perfect cure from one operation. A lady who had been confined three days with high symptoms of a fever, very hot and full of pain, by an operation of the points, designed to relieve her head, her face turned pale and cold, her fever and pain immediately left her, and in a few days she was out of doors; the year before, at the same season, she was taken with the same symptoms, and lay extremely sick forty days. The efficacy of the metallic points has gained great credit in this town.
JOSHUA SPALDING.
December 5, 1796.
REV. ELHANAN WINCHESTER.
I certify, that on the 21st of March, 1796, I saw Dr. Perkins's metallic points used with success in the poor-house or bettering-house in Philadelphia; especially upon a man who was unable to lift his right hand to his head, as was tried beforehand, but who after a few minutes operation, was able to remove it at pleasure; and in my sight, put it with ease on the top of his head and back of his neck, and in all directions.
Nearly the same effect took place upon a woman; and ALL that I saw treated, professed that their pains ceased after being treated a short time: and several came voluntarily, and in my hearing thanked the Dr. for cures he had performed on them about eight weeks before, in removing pains from them, which they declared had not since returned: - so that from what I saw with my own eyes, and what I have heard, I have great hopes that this method will greatly tend to alleviate the miseries of mankind.
ELHANAN WINCHESTER.
Philadelphia, April 4, 1796.
Extract from a Providence Paper.
Dr. Perkins's invention for removing pains from the human body, begins to obtain reputation in proportion to its utility and efficacy. The simplicity of the operation was at first an obstacle to its credit: but the flood of evidence in its favor, from actual experiment, is at length too powerful to be resisted.
February 7. dtwootf
MRS. GRATTAN
Respectfully informs her friends, and the public in general, that on Tuesday the 10th day of January, she proposes opening, at No. 39, North Sixth-street,
A Linen and Mullin Warehouse.
 Book Mullins, from 6/3 to 12/11 per yard  Jaconet ditto, from 8/3 to 9/8 per yard  Striped ditto, from 7/10 to 10/10 per yard  Fine Coffees  Tambour'd Book Mullins, from 13/9 to 21/ per yard  India Mullin, from 11/3 to 15/ per yard  Sheeting Mullin  Jaconet mullin Handkerchiefs, from 4/3 to 6/ per hdkf.  Book mullin Handkerchiefs from 5/3 to 10/6 per hdkf.  Mullin color'd and border'd Handkerchiefs  Dacca Handkerchiefs  Tambour'd Cravats from 10/8 to 11/11  Pocket Handkerchiefs  Cambrie, from 11/3 to 16/3 per yard  Table Cloths  Huckaback Towelling  Women's Cotton Hose, from 9/6 to 12/ per pair  Dimity from 5/10 to 6/11  Men's Silk Hose  Tambour'd mullin Handkerchiefs from 11/11 to 12/2  Irish Linens for Gentlemen's Shirts, from 5/5 to 9/7  And a variety of other articles. 
N. B. Orders received for all kinds of ready made Linen, Gentlemen's Shirts, ruffled or plain, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.
 Household Linen, &c. &c.  A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 3 1-2 dollars.  A full ruffled ditto, 4 dollars.  A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 5 dollars.  A full ruffled ditto 6 dollars.  A plain shirt, made and marked, 5 1-2 dollars.  A full ruffled ditto 7 dollars.  A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 dollars.  A full ruffled ditto 7 1-2.  A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 1-2 dollars.  A very fine ruffled ditto 8 dollars.  Linen included. 
January 13. $
For Sale,
At the Office of the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, A FEW COPIES OF "An account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, for the year 1795."
City of Washington.
SENSE of the Lottery, No. II, for the improvement of the Federal City.
  A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & dwelling-house, 3 cash 30,000, are 50,000   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000   1 ditto 13,000 & cash 15,000 30,000   1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000   1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 ditto 3,000 & cash 5,000 10,000   1 cash prize of 10,000   1 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000   10 do. 1,000 10,000   20 do. 500 10,000   100 do. 100 10,000   200 do. 50 10,000   400 do. 25 10,000   1,000 do. 10 10,000   15,000 do. 10 150,000 
16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks.
50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington. Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when completed, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.
The Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the closing of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.
The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of their having kindly accepted, it is hoped that they tend to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the non-suspension indispensable.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry.
FOR SALE, The Schooner ORION,
SHE is between eighteen months and two years old; her frame is of the best of W. Oak; she is a beautiful vessel - handsomely finished off - and well found in every particular: is ready to receive a cargo and can be put to sea without any expense on her hull, sails, or rigging. She shows 500 barrels, has a handsome cabin and lazarette, and a half deck which will flow seventy-five or eighty barrels. She is a fast sailing vessel - has been newly caulked, grouted and painted, and put in thorough good repair in every respect; her inventory may be seen by applying to the captain on board said Schooner, laying at Mt. John's Wharves; or wharf between Chesaco and Walnut Street, where she at any time may be thoroughly examined by those who wish to purchase. The terms of sale may be known by applying to Samuel Smith, ship broker, No. 86, South Front Street. Feb. 4. dtf
For Sale, or Charter, The Ship DIANA,
SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792, of live oak and red cedar, and was sheathed 13 months ago, she has just had a complete out-fit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expense.
For terms apply to Philip Nicklin & Co.
 Who have for sale on board said vessel, 27 casks of fine yellow paint.  9 boxes and 12 bundles of writing flutes.  1 box ink stands and note presses.  14 bales of sail canvas. 
And on hand, Imperial, Hyson, and, Souchong, TEAS.
 40,000 pieces Nankeenes of the best quality.  19 tubs Quick-silver.  2 chests Bandanno handkerchiefs.  A few rolls Manchester goods well assorted in Corduroys, thicksets, Ginghams, Muslinets, Dimities, &c.  10 boxes black sewing silk.  180 crates Queens ware well assorted.  10 tons sheet lead.  Nails assorted, flat and sharp points.  London Particular, London Market, New-York Market, 40 pipes and 100 hogsheads Teneriffe wine.  8 tiers Snake Root.  230 logs Mahogany.  Nov. 7. dtf 
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY,
SAMUEL PARKER, Master, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. If the MARY is not sold in a few days, she will take freight for Hamburg. Apply as above. October 31. dtf
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting, For sale by George Dobson, No. 23, South Third-street. December 15. dtf
CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
By the British Packet Carrier.
HAGUE, November 12.
In the sitting of the 10th inst. the plan of the constitution of the Batavian people was at length laid before the convention. But difficult as it having been raised even before it was read, the convention decreed, that the reading of it should be postponed until next Monday. Citizen Van Kallevee said, thereupon, that after the plan had been read, he should give his opinion on the subject, as it struck him that the plan was by no means founded on the basis of an indivisible republic, and consequently could neither answer the expectation of the convention, nor meet the wishes of the people.
Don Joseph d'Anduaga, the Spanish minister lately arrived here, presented his credentials the day before yesterday.
The plan of the constitution has been printed for the members of the convention, but at the same time it has been prohibited on pain of 6000 guilders to print a single copy for any one else.
The representative Kallevee was supported by several other members in his assertion, that the plan of the constitution did not aim at unity and indivisibility, but at federalism. The discussion of this plan is therefore likely to bring on very interesting and animated debates.
All the foreign ministers were invited to the sitting of the 10th instant, when the plan of the constitution was laid before the convention.
The representative Veltier was yesterday elected president of the convention.
The troops embarked at Dunkirk on board 16 transports, had not failed from thence on the 1st instant. Their destination remains as yet a secret, but it is stated in a letter from Paris of the 7th instant, that the armament is destined for the mouth of the Elbe, to intercept the communication of the English with the continent.
Fourteen English men of war and several armed vessels are still cruising off the Texel.
Extract of a private letter from Hamburg, November 15.
"Letters from Copenhagen, state, that communications have broken out in Sweden since the king has taken into his own hands the administration of the kingdom; this intelligence stands, however, in need of confirmation. The Stockholm mail is not yet arrived."
LEGHORN, October 28.
In consequence of the remonstrances of Salicetti, the commissioner of the executive directory, the merchants of this place have at last agreed to pay him 330,000 piastres for the merchandise belonging to the English, which has been confiscated in this port; so that the above merchants have now the right of selling this merchandise as they please.
A corps of 600 English troops embarked at Corfou, is arrived at Porto Ferrajo, three leagues from this place, and has retaken the forts in that island, which had been reduced by a corps of armed Corsicans. Before the English fleet fails for Gibraltar, an attempt may perhaps be made to take our city by a coup-de-main, which, as the French garrison is at present very weak, and the English are far superior in numbers, would not be unlikely to succeed.
FRANCKFORT, Nov. 6.
Our advices from Basse, dated the 1st of this month, and those from Offenbourg, dated the 3d - state, that the imperial armies are making the most formidable preparations to drive the enemy entirely from Kehl, and from the bridge head they have in their possession near Huningen. The heavy artillery destined for the attack of the latter, was placed on the 31st ult. in the eight batteries constructed on the surrounding heights, and which are directed at the same time against the bridge head, the bridge itself, and Huningen. The bombardment was to commence on the 2d or 3d, and the most successful result was expected. The prodigious quantity of artillery and ammunition collecting in the environs of Kehl, and the large bodies of troops assembled there, announce that that important point, still occupied by the enemy, is about to be attacked with the greatest energy.
LONDON, November 24.
Mr. Williams the captain of an American ship, who was taken up on suspicion of being concerned in a conspiracy to set fire to one of our Dock-yards, has been liberated, the charge against him having been found to be maliciously preferred by a worthless fellow who acted as his mate, and whom he had been obliged to confine.
November 25.
Bourdon of the Oise observed in the sitting of the council of five hundred of the 10th inst. that the army of the island of St. Domingo, formerly composed of 450,000 negroes, is now reduced to 130,000; that out of 25,000 people of colour, there remain no more than 15,000; that the number of the white inhabitants had decreased from 40,000 to about 25 or 30,000, and that all this is the result of the robberies, massacres and proscriptions, either ordered or authorized by the chief Agents of Government.
In the course of the discussion on Alms-houses, which took place on the 14th inst. in the Council of Five Hundred, it was observed by Dumolard, that in the Alms-house at Lyons, out of 300 children, brought thither by their parents, whom the Revolution had deprived of every means to maintain them, 760 have perished through want of food. This circumstance forms an important datum in the statement of the depopulation which the Revolution has occasioned in France.
The French have gone so far in Italy as to put even the prayers of the Italian clergy in a state of requisition.
The bishop of Modena, in his pastoral letter of the 11th of October, to the Clergy of his Diocese, enjoins them "to implore the assistance of heaven for the invincible republic of France." The pious Prelate, however, forgets to acquaint them, that heaven would not listen to their prayers.
Lord Stanhope has declared he will not attend any more meetings at the Crown and Anchor, unless the Sign is changed. The Crown must come down altogether, says the noble citizen; but the Anchor may stay, for the sake of the Rope.
It is proposed to the proprietors of the Powder mills, at Hounslow, to name one day in the week for the explosion of their mills, in order for travellers to keep out of the way. Instead of the present mode of blowing them up, ad libitum, which is attended with great danger to those not in the secret.
We recommend to a certain new Senator, who has long been primed and charged with his maiden oration, to let himself off upon this occasion.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
Sitting of Nov. 14.
Renaud called the attention of the Council to the shameful abuses and immoralities produced by the Divorce law, and moved for the appointment of a committee to consider of a revision of these laws, and to make their reports thereon.
Boissy d'Anglas observed, that it was necessary to modify the laws of divorce, and deprive them of the facility which they gave to turn marriage into a state of concubinage. But he thought they should form a part of the civil code; he therefore moved the adjournment of the question until the discussion of the civil code should take place - Agreed to.
The following resolution with respect to the importation of British merchandise was agreed to in addition to the existing laws on that subject.
"The articles which have been already prohibited, and which may be sent to France on board French vessels, and which shall arrive before the 5th of December next, shall not be subject to confiscation. The proprietors shall notwithstanding be bound to give an account of them to the Custom-houses."
One of the secretaries announced, that a great number of petitions had been presented against the law which prohibits the importation of English merchandise. The petitions objected, that the law went to revive the system of denunciation and domiciliary visits.
The Order of the day was called for and adopted, in opposition to Besalion, who pressed the necessity of taking the subject matter of the petitions into consideration.
2 Frimaire, Nov. 22.
Letters from Rastadt of November 12, say the Archduke Charles promised Kehl to surrender on the 11th, and received an answer of refusal. The bombardment was therefore hourly expected to take place. The Archduke Charles had also received reinforcements.
Letters from Manheim of the 14th inst. state, that the French are preparing to retreat behind the Queich, and have only a few outposts on the river Speyerbach. Hence it is inferred that the Armistice will not be published, and nevertheless observed as last year by the outposts on the river Nahe.
The Emperor, as chief of the empire, has addressed some very peremptory and severe letters to the circle of Swabia, respecting the armistice and the separate treaty of peace: similar memorials have also been presented to the Duke of Wurtemberg and the Margrave of Baden.
The works which the Austrians have erected near Huningen, expose that city to be converted into a heap of ruins. The French still occupy the redoubts of the bridge and the batteries on the Ilet. Letters from Strasbourg of the 7th announce Pichegru's departure to Paris, where he is expected to obtain the chief command of the Sambre and Meuse army.
November 22.
On Saturday an express was received as the Admiralty Office from Sir John Borlase Warren, brought to Falmouth by the Sylph brig. The dispatches from Sir John state, that he had looked into Brek, where were seventeen sail of the line, with a prodigious number of transports and flat-bottomed boats, ready for sea; and he had learnt that 30,000 troops were in readiness to embark. This account, of the authenticity and accuracy of which no doubt whatever can be entertained, differs materially from other intelligence recently received.
About ten days ago an armament consisting of some gun boats, small armed vessels, and transports, sailed from the Road of Havre, having 6000 troops on board. They had scarcely got out of the Road when a gale of wind came on, in which several of the boats were wrecked, and all the men on board of them drowned. The rest of this armament returned into the harbor of Havre, where it has since remained.
From the LONDON GAZETTE, November 26.
Downing-street, November 26.
Dispatches, of which the following are copies, have been received from Robert Craufurd, Esquire, by the right honourable lord Grenville, his majesty's principal secretary of state for foreign affairs.
Head quarters of his royal highness, the arch duke Charles of Austria, Offenburg, November 13, 1796.
MY LORD, I have the honor to inform your lordship, that official accounts were this day received by the archduke from general Davidowich, stating his having beaten the corps that was opposed to him, and taken 2000 prisoners.
His advanced guard has taken possession of Trent, which place, as well as the strong position behind

it, were abandoned by the enemy without resistance.
I have the honor to be, ROBERT CRAUFURD. Right hon. Lord Grenville, &c. &c. Head-quarters of his royal highness the arch duke Charles of Austria, Offenburg, November 13, 1796.
MY LORD, I have the honor to inform your lordship, that by a report received by his royal highness the arch duke from lieutenant-general New, governor of Mayence, it appears, that the corps which had advanced to the Nahe, has been obliged to fall back, and take a position behind the Seltz.
This corps consisted merely of detachments from the garrison of Mayence, commanded by major-generals Simpfachan and Rosenburg. The latter, with the left wing, was posted on the heights of Biebelheim and Planig, to observe Creutzenach; the former, with the right wing, on the hill called the Richelsberg, to defend the passage of Benig. They had orders, in case of being attacked by a superior force, to retire nearer to Mayence.
This position on the right bank of the Lower Nahe is well known from the operations of last year. It is not to be maintained against an enemy of very superior force; for Creutzenach lies so entirely under the fire of the hills from the left bank of the river, that the enemy is always master of that place, as was sufficiently proved by the affair of the 11th of December 1795. On this side Creutzenach, the heights are so distant from the river, that the enemy has every facility in extending himself in front on each flank of the town; and a corps of very inferior force take post near enough to prevent this formation.
On the 26th generals Simpfachan and Rosenburg were attacked by two divisions of the army of Sambre and Meuse. The action lasted several hours, and the enemy, notwithstanding so very great an inequality of numbers, was repulsed with considerable loss.
Early on the 27th the French renewed their attack, and advanced in several columns from Creutzenach, to turn the left of the Austrians; but the latter, by an exertion of much ability and steadiness, maintained their position. In the evening, however, the generals, in conformity to the orders mentioned above, determined on retiring behind the Seltz; and the retreat was executed with perfect order.
The loss of the Austrians on this occasion consists of 19 killed, 124 wounded, 96 missing; on the whole, 299 men and 89 horses.
The enemy's was certainly considerable; 200 of them were taken prisoners and brought into Mayence.
I am thus circumstantial in stating the particulars of this, in fact, unimportant affair, because I observe that the official reports of the army of Sambre and Meuse, I mean the late ones, contain the most absurd exaggerations. I should consider them perfectly undeserving of notice, were it not that those who have no other means of judging of the event of the campaign than by comparing the accounts published by the contending armies, would be led into the most erroneous conclusions if they gave each party credit for only an equal degree of fatigues in their relations.
In the enemy's official account of the affair of the 21st of last month near Neuwied, it is represented as having been a serious and general attack; whereas it was merely undertaken for the purpose of destroying his bridge, and spreading alarm on the left bank of the Rhine. Both these objects were effected by a very insignificant force; and there was not the smallest idea of making a serious assault on the Tete-de-Pont of Neuwied. The enemy states, that besides an immense number of killed and drowned, he actually took 1000 prisoners, whereas I can assure your lordship, from the most authentic information, that the whole loss of the Austrians did not exceed 284 men.
After general Moreau's army had crossed the Rhine, two divisions of it were detached towards Landau, and one division of the army of Sambre and Meuse arrived about the same time in the neighborhood of Kayserlautern. General Hotze was still at Schweigenheim, on the road from Speyer to Landau; his corps was not of sufficient strength to have any other object than that of spreading alarm in Lower Alsace; and it was evident, that as soon as the Rhine should again separate the main armies, the enemy must immediately become masters of the vicinity of Landau.
General Hotze, therefore, on the approach of forces infinitely superior to those of his own, retired towards the entrenched camp at Mannheim, without being in the smallest degree molested by the enemy. He established the advanced posts of his left wing on the Reebach, from whence they ran along the Pletz towards Frankenthal.
On the 7th instant, the French attacked general Hotze's line. Their principal efforts were directed against the left wing, and the fire of the artillery and small arms continued a great part of the day; but the enemy was repulsed, and general Hotze still maintaining his posts in front of the entrenched camp, extending from the Reebach, by the village of Maubach, to Frankenthal.
I have the honor to be, (Signed) ROBERT CRAUFURD. Head-quarters of his royal highness the arch duke Charles of Austria, Offenburg, November 14, 1796.
MY LORD, It is with the greatest satisfaction I have the honor of announcing to your lordship that official reports were this day received by the arch duke, from generals Alvinzy and Davidovich, wherein it appears that offensive operations in Italy have been most successfully commenced.
I should not presume to address your lordship upon this subject, were it not that if colonel Graham is, as I suppose he must be, with marshal Wurmser in Mantua, he cannot as yet have had it in his power to correspond with your lordship.
General Alvinzy's report is dated at Caldo, Ferrare, November 7. General Davidovich's at Trento, the 8th instant.
After the second operation, undertaken for the relief of Mantua, their corps of marshal Wurmser's
army, which could not penetrate, retired; the one under general Quosdanovich to the Venetian Frioul; the other, under general Davidovich, up the valley of the Adige, towards Neumarkt.
These corps were successfully reinforced by considerable numbers of fresh troops; and general Alvinzy was appointed to command the whole of the army, until it should effect its re-union with marshal Wurmser.
After the arrival of the reinforcements at the places of their destination, general Alvinzy, who in person had undertaken the conduct of the corps in the Frioul, arranged a plan of operations, of which the following is a sketch:
His corps was to advance through the Trevigiane, towards Bassano, and, after forcing the passage of the Brenta, to proceed towards the Adige, while general Davidovich should descend the valley by which that river runs down from the mountains of the Tyrol, forcing the position of Trento, Roveredo, &c.
On the third of this month, upon the approach of part of general Alvinzy's advanced guard, the enemy abandoned Calte Franco; and on the 4th the Austrian corps advanced in two columns to the Brenta; the one to Bassano, of which they took possession, and the other of nearly equal force, under lieutenant general Provera, to Ponte Nova.
General Alvinzy halted on the 5th inst. and spent that day in reconnoitering the position of the enemy. He found the French army encamped in three lines in front of Vicenza.
On the 6th, as General Alvinzy was on the point of pushing forward his advanced guard, Buonaparte, who had marched in the night, commenced a most severe attack upon his whole line. The action began with general Provera's corps about seven in the morning, and very shortly afterwards the enemy also advanced against Bassano.
General Alvinzy reports, that the enemy's attacks, tho' made with the greatest impetuosity, were constantly and completely repelled; and that night put an end to the affair, without either party having gained or lost any ground; but an indubitable proof that the Austrians having had the advantage in this action, is, that when General Alvinzy next morning was preparing to renew it, he found that the enemy had completely retreated. He reports, that they directed their march towards Liscera.
General Provera's bridge over the Brenta having been destroyed in the course of the morning of the 6th, his column could not cross the river till towards noon on the 7th, and general Alvinzy's whole corps arrived late in the evening of that day at the camp of Caldo Ferro.
General Davidovich had the mean time driven back the corps opposed to him, had made 1000 prisoners, and taken possession of Trento, as was mentioned in his former report.
On the same day that the above mentioned severe action was fought on the Brenta, general Davidovich attacked the enemy in the strong pass of Caliano, a little to the northward of Roveredo. The French had entrenched their position, and occupied, in considerable force, the Castle of Besano and La Pietra, which, as I understand command the Pass.
The strength of the position was such, that notwithstanding his repeated efforts, general Davidovich could not force it on the 6th; but on the following day he renewed the attack.
The corps on the right of the Adige established batteries on the heights of Nomi, which fired with considerable effect; the troops on the left of the river attacked the castle and entrenchments with persevering bravery, and the enemy were at length completely defeated, with the loss of five cannon, eight ammunition waggons and 1000 prisoners. General Davidovich supposes the enemy's loss, in killed and wounded, to have been considerable, and states his own to have amounted to 400 men killed wounded, and missing.
[Signed] ROB. CRAUFURD. LONDON, November 22.
A certain German traveller once called St. Paul's the Church of England; a more lively foreigner has christened Bath, the Coffee-House of Great Britain.
Great apprehensions are entertained at Paris of new insurrections breeding in that capital. In the departments no day passes without some commotion in one quarter or the other, more particularly in the south.
Mr. Pitt's Scheme of Finance.
We have given our readers some account of the plan of finance which Mr. Pitt means to substitute in the room of a loan. We now lay before our readers copies of the circular letter sent by Mr. Pitt to the moneyed houses, and also of the outline of the proposition made by Mr. Pitt to the gentlemen with whom he has been in treaty and also addressed by him to the great corporate bodies of the kingdom.
Circular letter of Mr. Pitt.
"The plan now in agitation, and which there is great reason to believe will be generally adopted in the capital by the great monied interest, must, if it shall succeed, have the best possible effect in raising the value of the funds supporting public credit, and in affording the surest means of obtaining a speedy, honorable and permanent peace."
"It is thought advisable to state only the outline at present, and to leave the detail to be farther explained, when the opinion of intelligent and well informed persons on the subject can be collected after they have had a full opportunity of considering what proposals should be offered consistent with the object in view."
"The general principle on which it is intended to proceed is, that on the sums advanced by loan, no stock should at present be created, and that the public should not be subjected to the inconvenience of any great increase of capital hereafter beyond the sum now to be received. With this view it is intended that a security should be given to the orders for the repayment of the sums advanced within a period not exceeding four years from this time, and not in less than one year after the conclusion of the war either in money or stock, to be valued according to such price as shall be now agreed on, and which of course will be one considerably higher than the present price of stock. The money lent
to be paid into the bank by instalments, if that is convenient to the parties."
Outline of Mr. Pitt's Plan.
"Every person subscribing 100l. to receive a debenture for 100l. payable either in four years, or at the option of the government at any shorter period; nor less than one year from the conclusion of peace; the amount to be paid either in money or at the option of the holders, in a 3 per cent stock valued at 75; interest at the rate of 5 per cent on the amount of the debenture, to be paid during the interval. The debenture to be transferable till after the second payment but no longer; at any subsequent time before re-payment, every debenture for 100l. to be exchangeable for 105l. capital of 5 per cent. Stock irredeemable for four years or till one year after the conclusion of the peace, and to be then paid in like manner as the debentures, at the option of the holder either in money or in a three per cent stock, valued at 75; the first payment about the middle of December, the remaining instalments from March to the October following. Discount as usual, on prompt payment."
On Saturday last Mr. Pitt had an interview with a number of the representatives of the monied houses of England; and we understand that his plan was discussed at great length. He spoke of its efficacy with great confidence, and assured the gentlemen that he was authorised by the highest persons in the kingdom to say, that they adopted it with cordiality, and would contribute to it largely. He had confidence in the spirit and loyalty of the empire in this experiment of a voluntary subscription; but at the same time, he hinted that if, after a fair time allowed to the kingdom, it was found, that the love of the country did not sufficiently prompt men to come forward to its support, a peremptory mode of drawing forth the resources of the kingdom must be adopted, to which he should find himself obliged with pain to recur in the last resort. The representatives of the gentlemen were strong against the adoption of the plan. They could neither perceive the necessity, the wisdom, nor the economy of its adoption. It tended only to unsettle the steady opinion of mankind about English finance, and departed from the good old practice without proposing any advantage by innovation. If it was intended to put an end to the patronage of a loan, here was retained all the evils of patronage; for the debentures were to be made transferable until after the second payment, evidently to accommodate those who were to do the least towards the public necessity; and thereby, for a time, such a mass of paper was to be brought into the market as contradicted all the arguments which the minister had so recently urged for the withdrawing of unfunded paper. After a long discussion they again separated without any thing final being resolved on between the parties.
November 24. Precaution against an Invasion. Copy of a Circular Letter to the Lieutenants of Counties on the Sea coast.
Whitehall Nov. 15, 1799.
"My Lord, As it would materially aid to the difficulties which already oppose themselves to any attempts which it is possible the enemy may be induced to make upon our coasts, if the live and dead stock of individuals residing near the sea coast, was capable of being instantly removed and secured for the benefit of the proprietors. I am commanded to recommend it to your lordship to exert your influence in causing to be made out as speedily as possible, an account of the live and dead stock, in such of the parishes in the county of Sussex as are within ten or twelve miles of the sea."
"With respect to the mode of making out the account required, I take this opportunity of transmitting to your lordship the form in which it has been executed by the voluntary exertions of gentlemen of the county of Dorset; and shall beg to submit it for your lordship's consideration and adoption, unless when it may be found necessary to deviate from it, in consequence of local circumstances and situations."
"With respect to the mode in which it is proposed to move such live and dead stock, in case it should be necessary, your lordship will communicate with the commander in chief of the district in which the county of Sussex lies, and will concert with him such previous measures for this purpose as may be judged requisite."
"The meeting which I have desired your lordship to call on the subject of my circular letter of this day's date will afford you an opportunity of submitting this letter to the consideration of the deputy lieutenants and magistracy of the county of Sussex, and will consequently lead to the immediate adoption of such measures as shall be necessary to enable the return to be made which I am persuaded your lordship will be of opinion is so much to be wished for."
"I am further to inform your lordship, that the lords commissioners of the treasury have received his majesty's pleasure, that they should take such previous measures as may be necessary for defraying any expenses which may arise, in consequence of such possible removal of live and dead stock as I have supposed, as well as of any particular losses which may eventually be occasioned thereby."
"Although this circumstance is such as must obviate every possible objection to the measure, I am, nevertheless, confident, that all those whom it may concern would, exclusively of every personal consideration or motive, join with the utmost alacrity in the execution of a measure which has for its object the general safety of the country."
I have the honor to be, &c.
PORTLAND."
The Paris Journals up to the 23d inst. reached us yesterday. Our readers by comparing the Gazette account with Buonaparte's report, will see how very contradictory the statements are respecting the late operations in Italy. We pretend not to reconcile them—let them speak for themselves.
Mahogany and Logwood.
A Cargo for Sale on board of the ship Sally, captain Gelson, just arrived from Honduras.
Apply to PHILIPS, GRAMOND & Co. February 9
Philadelphia, February 9.
  STOCKS.    Six per Cent. 14 3/4  Three per Cent. 9 3/8  4 1/2 per Cent.  5 1/2 per Cent.  Deferred Six per Cent. 11 1/9  BANK. United States. 11 per ct.  — Pennsylvania. 13 do.  — North America. 40 do.  Insurance Comp. N. A. shares. 25 per ct.  — Pennsylv. par.  
MARCUS HOOK, February 5.
This day arrived the Swedish Bark Jupiter, Capt. Schales, in 94 days from Marcellles in whom came passengers the remnant of Americans lately redeemed by their beloved country from a long and painful slavery in Algiers. They left Algiers the 15th July, at which time no vessel could be procured to carry them directly to the United States, they were obliged to embark with 48 Neapolitans destined for Leghorn; but a few hours after their sailing unhappily found one of the Neapolitans sick with the Plague, we immediately according to Mr. Barlow's orders returned to Algiers and landed this man, and proceeded on our passage, the day after another Neapolitan was found to have the Plague, and on the day following he died; the day after which Mr. Samuel E. Bayley of Newburyport, was found to have the Plague and the day following he died. Under those peculiar circumstances it was unanimously agreed to proceed to Marcellles, as the wind was contrary for Leghorn, where we arrived the 20th July free from the plague on board. Every precaution was taken to prevent its further devastation; cleaning the ship continually by burning sulphur, tarred rope yarns, and washing the ship and ourselves with Vinegar were the means of preventing its further progress, adding to this, no other person was allowed to have any intercourse with the infected persons but two, who had been so fortunate as to survive after having experienced this shocking disorder, viz. Benjamin Lunt and Peter Page, who willingly did every thing in their power for those unfortunate persons. Every thing belonging to the two deceased persons was immediately hove over-board after their decease except a few cloaths in a chest belonging to Mr. Bayley which he had never touched after his leaving Algiers, the chest was ordered to be sent on shore two leagues below Marcellles, unopened, and there burned. We sincerely believe had we gone to any other port in the Mediterranean we should not have been admitted to quarantine, as a Spanish brig from Algiers who left it a few days before us, who had lost three of her people arrived at Marcellles, after having been in three different ports in Spain, and not admitted to quarantine and the vessel ordered to be burned—the captain preferring to try Marcellles rather than lose his vessel proceeded there, where they were received to perform a quarantine of 100 days, and we believe from the great expence they have been at in Marcellles for the reception of vessels, th'ir crews and merchandise from the Levant and Turkey; their Lazarettoes and precautions they take are preferable to any in the world. We performed a quarantine of 82 days, during which time we all continued in good health. Stephen Cathalan, jun. esq. American Consul at Marcellles supplied us with comfortable necessaries and a suit of winter cloaths, which we stood much in need of for our passage to the United States. The late captains in behalf of themselves, their officers and crews have much to lament that Joseph Donaldson, jun. esq. agent from the United States did not effect a general redemption at the time of his making the peace, as seven of their unfortunate number has died of the plague since the peace, and several others of various disorders. On the approach of that alarming evil, the plague. Joel Barlow, esq. American Consul at Algiers by his perseverance, abilities, and humanity for the distress'd, brought about their general redemption, which, in all probability (under God) was the means of saving many of their lives, as at that time the plague raged with such violence that from 40 to 50 died within the walls of the city daily. They touched at Gibraltar to fill up their water, &c. the 25th November.
James Simpson, esq. American agent for West Barbary. A gentleman of very great respectability, informed them that our affairs in West Barbary were in a very good way, and that he was daily expecting a vessel to arrive from the United States with the presents for the Emperor, Mr. Simpson had his furniture &c. packed up to proceed to Barbary, to the consulate for the United States at that Regency. The Jupiter on the 24th December, lat. 28, 41, N. long. 20, W. boarded the hulk of a ship, supposed to belong to the Eastern part of the United States; she was laden with large pine timber and plank, her masts was all gone, the main mast about 15 feet above the deck, her quarter deck blown up, supposed to have been wrecked as much as six months—she was about 200 tons burthen, could not discover any name upon her stern. Dec. 26th, lat. 26, S. N. long. 21, 10, W. spoke the ship Eliza of, and from Boston, Moses Barnard, commander, out 17 days, all well, bound to China. Capt. Barnard very politely lent his boat with a present of live stock, vegetables, &c. which were very acceptable, and offered us any supply of provision, for which we return him our sincere thanks.
Jan. 16, lat. 21, 6, N. long. 59, 30, W. spoke the brig Hannah of Haverhill from Norfolk out 21 days, Robert Follandbee, master, all well, bound to the West-Indies.
Jan. 26, spoke the bark Neptune, of and from New-York. Lat. 28, 30, N. long. 70, W. bound to the West-Indies.
Jan. 28, spoke the Schooner John, of Salem, Samuel Cook, master, from Charleston, out 6 days, all well, lat. 31, 50, N. long. 73, 30, W. bound to the West-Indies.
They left at Marcellles the ship Nancy, captain William Ellings.
In the above bark, came passengers the two youngest sons of the late Duke of Orleans.
Timothy Newman. Moses Morse. Isaac Stevens. Samuel Calder. William Furnas. James Taylor.

Copy of a letter from Joel Barlow, consul at Algiers, to the Secretary of State at Philadelphia. Algiers, July 12, 1796.
SIR, THIS will be presented to you by the remnant of our captive citizens who have survived the pains and humiliation of slavery in this place; after effecting their deliverance, in the manner which I state to you in my letter of this day, without funds, or any direct intelligence that they are soon to be expected, I have another task to perform, in which it is impossible to promise myself success: it is to embark them without the infection of the plague. Five of their fellow sufferers have died of that contagion, within a few weeks; and another who is attacked must be left behind. It rages with such violence in the town, that altho' they cannot embark without risk, yet it is much more dangerous for them to stay longer here, in any situation where it is possible for me to place them in this most uncomfortable of all conceivable abodes. If they escape infection, we shall be much indebted to the attention of Capt. Calder, who commands the ship, and to the careful assistance, as well as to the harmony and good understanding which prevail among all the crew.
When we reflect on the extravagant sums of money that this redemption will cost the United States, it affords at least some consolation to know, that it is not expended on worthless and disorderly persons, as is the case with some other nations, who, like us, are driven to humiliation to the Barbary States. Our people have conducted themselves in general, with a degree of patience and decorum, which would have become a better situation than that of slaves; and tho' after they are landed in their country, it would be useless to recommend them to any additional favors from government, yet I hope they will receive from the merchants that encouragement to their professional industry, which will enable them, in some measure, to repair their losses; and from their fellow citizens in general, that respect which is due to the sufferings of honest men.
Several of them are probably rendered incapable of gaining their living; one is in a state of total blindness; another is rendered nearly the same; two or three carry the marks of unmerciful treatment in ruptures, produced by hard labour; and others have had their constitutions injured by the plague. Some of them are doubtless objects of the charity of their countrymen; but whether this charity should flow to them thro' the channel of the federal government, is a question on which it would be impertinent for me to offer an opinion.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obedient servant, JOEL BARLOW.
Algiers, 10th July, 1796. To JOEL BARLOW, Esq. Am. Con.
We the subscribers, American masters and late captives in Algiers, think it a duty incumbent on us, in behalf of ourselves, our officers and crews, to acknowledge in a most grateful manner our sincere and cordial thanks to you, for the particular care and attention we have received from you, since your arrival in this city, in your public and private character, during our unhappy slavery, and bringing about that happy redemption, so much sought by us and our beloved country—a business which to all people seemed impossible, but by your particular care and attention has been brought about; that a life so ever beloved by us may be long continued in the sincere prayer of
T. NEWMAN, ISAAC STEVENS, WILLIAM FURNASS, SAMUEL CALDER, JAMES TAYLOR, MOSES MORSS, WILLIAM PENROSE, MICHAEL SMITH.
Our lately captive citizens arrived in the city yesterday afternoon under an escort of several hundreds of their sympathetic fellow-citizens, who had gone out to meet them on the road to town. Upon their reaching the Indian-Queen, the crowd was so great as to render it difficult for them to proceed; and on their entering the tavern, an ardent acclamation expressed the general satisfaction at their happy extrication and safe return.
One captain and fourteen seamen of those released, entered on board an American ship at Marfais. The condition of these unfortunate men, is the extreme of necessity. Belonging to different parts of the Union, and without any immediate means of subsistence. It has been recommended by several respectable citizens to open subscriptions for their assistance: the Banks have, in general, agreed to receive donations. The smallest contributions will be acceptable.
By this day's Mails. SAVANNAH, January 20.
The Mayor has the happiness of announcing to his unfortunate fellow-citizens, that by last evening's mail, he received a draught, from the Bank of the United States, on the Branch Bank of South-Carolina, for the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, being the sum appropriated by the act, to which Governor Mifflin's letter refers.—Also, a letter from the gentlemen, addressed in Norfolk, informing that two thousand five hundred dollars had been collected in that city, for which sum a bill of exchange is remitted to the Branch Bank in Charleston.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Days. Ship Nancy, Dill, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 18. Brig Eliza, Sampson, Boston, 12. Alexander, Backhouse, Kingston, 24. Sarah, M'Allister, Africa, 20. Sch't Suffolk, Boyce, Gonsives, 18. NEW YORK, February 8.
Capt. Paul arrived at Wilmington (N. C.) informs that while he lay a Tortola, three Spanish prizes were brought in by British cruisers, on board of one of which, a large ship, was 2 Bishops, 25 Friars, and two millions of dollars. Two American captains arrived at St. Thomas from the Bite of Leogane while capt. P. lay there, who informed that upwards of 400 American vessels were lying at the Bite and at St. Pierres, all captured by the French, and many of them condemned, vessels and cargoes.
The two paragraphs which follow were given to the editors by a respectable merchant of this city for publication.
The Sch. Return, capt. Michels, arrived yesterday in 14 days from Guadalupe. This vessel
was bound from Newbern, N. C. with a cargo for New York, and driven off this Coast in Dec. last, was taken by a French privateer, carried into Guadalupe, her cargo taken and condemned; and the specie on board, consigned to sundry merchants of this city—all was condemned. The vessel liberated after paying expensive fees to depart.
The brig Mary, of this port, from Barbadoes to North Carolina, was taken on the 19th of Dec. and carried into St. Marks, where the vessel and specie on board, will probably all be condemned, there being then 8 American vessels condemned, which the capt. expected would be the fate of the Mary.
ARRIVED. Ship Mary, Miller, June, Baltimore, Feb. 7.
Our navigation is once more nearly released from its icy chains, and vessels are again permitted, with some difficulty to pass up and down; there was last evening, forty five sea vessels of different descriptions between Fell's Point and Hawkins's Point, of which thirty were bound up, but the difficulty in boarding them prevented our giving a list of their names.
We are sorry to add, that as some men were engaged yesterday in cutting away the ice below the fort, five of them fell in, and never appeared again.
WASHINGTON LOTTERY, No. II. LIST OF PRIZES AND BLANKS. 60th Days Drawings, January 21.
Table with 4 columns: No., Dols., No., Dols. 94 13216 22725 10 36086. 567 683 990 090. 1150 801 23380 131. 611 25 962 24010 152 10. 2167 14573 10 356 649. 271 10 752 25258 37934. 921 15096 10 276 10 371. 3228 927 10 783 749. 950 10 932 26528 805. 4190 16112 926 38228. 348 607 27760 10 39418. 978 932 28298 590. 5166 10 17331 10 40119. 589 10 381 441 201 10. 767 654 551 10 472. 928 18104 10 620 730 10. 616 117 358 41314. 617 419 20 961 961. 968 491 10 29161 955 10. 995 516 425 42390. 7503 19207 10 667 20 43046 100. 641 10 370 30017 10 197. 8254 402 10 970 10 44136 10. 605 741 171 904. 962 751 948 45751 10. 9150 20090 31078 40124 10. 10218 10 105 680 537. 512 159 859 578. 562 309 878 47007. 11233 621 32324 696 10. 583 10 21106 622 10 853. 697 10 209 10 33322 48209. 833 413 10 34187 536. 12720 470 20 880 49089. 13024 902 34187 536. 074 22362 880 49089. 153 405 10 35164. 162 518 238.
61st Day's Drawings, January 23. No., Dols., No., Dols., No., Dols., No., Dols.
Table with 4 columns: No., Dols., No., Dols. 1654 10 14137 10 28831 10 36808. 2198 15613 29203 37179. 3226 16489 258 10 720 20. 753 784 10 370 837. 4090 17181 912 38213 10. 158 10 157 979 39675 10. 162 18401 30146 10 41205. 851 634 10 396 42768. 5013 19145 31631 10 41042. 195 383 10 32172 678. 204 21314 374 45274. 638 533 10 551 10 396. 7421 10 651 800 433 10. 911 23142 808 440 10. 8036 10 146 33290 46154 10. 528 24294 399 255. 9233 20 556 828 353. 375 25003 10 34161 47177. 10380 326 172 249. 11095 10 27546 209 10 335. 797 633 443 10 490 10. 12156 854 585 48228. 662 10 911 35498 437 10. 982 10 28164 938 832. 13538 742 10 35495 49284 20. Errors—In 52d day, instead of 38399 blank, read prize of 10 dollars. In 57th day, instead of 34654 blank, r. 24664 blank.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. THE Creditors of SHAW & HAMMETT and THOMAS SHAW are particularly requested to meet this evening, at 7 o'clock, on business of importance, at Barnabas M'Shane's tavern, in 3d, near Arch-street. February 9
College-Hall. READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining. On THURSDAY, February, 9th, At 7 o'clock, will be delivered The Effects of PRIDE, AMBITION & REVENGE, Exemplified In the character of Satan, AND THE FALL OF MAN, And contrasted with the effects of DIVINE LOVE, In the Redemption of Man, As displayed by MILTON. On Saturday—The Effects of Ambition and Guilt exemplified in the Character of Macbeth. Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-shop, 70, S. Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Book-seller, Market-street—Half a dollar each.
MR. Pickering's Letter. This Day Published, AND FOR SALE BY THE EDITOR, Price three-eighths of a Dollar.
THE LETTER of the Secretary of State, to Mr. Pinckney, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, to the French Republic. February 4. 6t
All Persons having Demands. Against the Estate of the late Thomas Franklin, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement; and those indebted to make immediate payment, to ISRAEL PLEASANTS, WALTER FRANKLIN, or SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN, Executors. January 24th, 1796. co2w
PHILADELPHIA. THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9, 1797.
Our Navigation is at length nearly free. The New-Castle Packets have begun to ply again—several vessels have gone down, and one or two shallows have come up.
A fine Head, executed by Ross, has just been put up on the frigate United States, in Southwark. It is a female figure, in loose attire, representing the Genius of Columbia. In the background is seen the Eagle, and near him the arms of the United States; over which he extends his protecting wings. The figure is about 9 feet in height; the countenance elegant and majestic; the emblem happily disposed; and the attitude and drapery peculiarly well imagined and executed:—the whole reflecting great credit on the artist.
Letters have been received from Mr. PINCKNEY, dated at Bourdeaux. His reception by the inhabitants of that populous city, was cordial and flattering in the highest degree.
Compare the language of the Toad-men, the calumniators of the administrators of our Government, with that of the Legislature of the United States, and of the individual states. Heaven and Hell are not more opposite.
Died, on Saturday morning last, of a lingering indisposition, which he bore with Christian fortitude, Mr. JOHN BUSHELL, Printer, of this city. His remains were interred, the day following, in the Presbyterian burial ground, attended by a large number of citizens.
Yesterday at 12 o'clock, the two Houses assembled in the chamber of the House of Representatives, in pursuance of previous agreement, to ascertain the result of the election of President and Vice-President of the United States; and it appearing by the report made by Mr. Sedgwick, from the tellers, that John Adams was elected President, and Thomas Jefferson Vice-President, of the United States; and Mr. Adams having made the official declaration thereof, as President of the Senate, added,
"And may the Sovereign of the Universe, the ordainer of civil government on earth for the preservation of liberty, justice and peace, among men, enable both to discharge the duties of those offices, conformably to the constitution of the United States, with conscientious diligence, punctuality and perseverance."
The following is a statement of all the Votes as declared by the Tellers:
Table with 2 columns: Name, Votes. John Adams 71. Thomas Jefferson 68. Thomas Pinckney 59. Aaron Burr 30. Samuel Adams 15. Oliver Ellsworth 11. John Jay 5. George Clinton 7. Samuel Johnston 2. James Iredell 3. George Washington 2. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney 1. John Henry 2. Mr. Parker and Mr. Sirgraves were the Tellers on the part of the House.
We learn that the lately released Captives are to be at the Pantheon, this Evening, which is for the benefit of the Invalid Jockies.
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Monday, January 16.
MR. HENDERSON'S SPEECH continued. Sir, as members are called upon for a substitute, and to specify such items of indirect taxation as they judge proper for that purpose, I will take the liberty to mention a few in addition to many that were enumerated by the gentleman from South-Carolina, that appear to me as proper objects to embrace or to extend the duty upon.
And first, with regard to such as have not yet been noticed by government; of this description are all the theatrical exhibitions, porter manufactured within the United States, clocks and watches. It will be obvious, at first view, that these are articles of convenience or luxury, that are generally used by those who are the most able to bear the burden of government, and may be used or omitted at pleasure.—Sir, with regard to theatrical exhibitions, we need only to turn our eyes to the large and expensive buildings occupied for those purposes to convince us that the sources of private revenue derived from their exhibitions must be very extensive, and if so that they will be a proper object to raise some public revenue from.—With regard to porter manufactured within the United States, I think there may be some revenue derived therefrom with as much propriety as from spirits distilled, and the manufacturer might be protected by an additional duty upon imported porter.—With regard to clocks and watches, they are articles of convenience, chiefly used by those who would not be distressed by a small tax, and I am inclined to think, from the great number in use, that a considerable sum might be raised from them.—With regard to articles that will bear an extension of duty, I agree in opinion with the gentleman from South-Carolina, who gave us so full a detail upon the subject, as to the greater part of the imported articles, and should have been glad if he had included all kinds of teas, instead of confining his calculations to bohea only, and also beer, ale and porter, among the class of liquors.—With regard to the finer teas, I am of opinion they will all bear an addition of duty, from this one consideration, that we use them upon better terms at present, under the duty they pay, than we formerly used the inferior kinds.—With regard to beer, ale and porter, I would propose an additional tax, not only to aid the revenue, but to protect the manufacturer among ourselves. Of the duty paid upon these articles, I expect that foreigners would pay the greater part as they generally give imported the preference I am inclined to think that if the duty may be raised upon imported, it may also be raised upon spirits manufactured in the United States.
Sir, I would wish to make one or two observations upon the statement made by the gentleman from S. C. who gave us a detail of the expenses and the probable revenue of government. I find in this statement of the probable revenues from existing laws, under the head of duties on imports and tonnage, the amount of 5,588,961 dollars computed as the annual net proceeds. I find in the statement made by the Secretary of the Treasury, wherein he exhibits a general view of the amount of revenue upon imports and tonnage for the year 1795, the net proceeds to be calculated at 7,959,409 70 dollars, making a difference of 2,370,448 70 dollars. I find also in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, upon the system of direct taxes, the following observations, viz. "What the product of the present year will be, cannot as yet be known; although it is certain that it will exceed, considerably, that of the year 1795." The net proceeds of the year 1795 being, as I have mentioned, 7,959,409 70 dollars, and being informed by the Secretary of the Treasury that the amount of duties upon imports and tonnage this year will with certainty considerably exceed that sum. I am at a loss to determine upon what principle the gentleman has founded his calculations of 5,588,961 dollars, for the true amount of annual revenue, unless he should have taken it only from the actual receipts, which I suppose would not be correct, because the difference between the receipts of cash in the Treasury, and the amount of duties, must create a debt due the Treasury in the hands of somebody, that must be paid, and will prove in aid of the revenue. I make no doubt but that the gentleman who gave us the statement from his knowledge of the subject, and usual correctness, can explain the reasons of the difference. I would further observe that, under the same head, the items relating to internal revenues are stated at sums considerably below the amount of the present year. The Secretary of the Treasury informs us that the product of the internal revenues for the present year will be considerably more than the year past. I think the gentleman has omitted in his statement one or two items that appear to me deserving of some notice. I mean the probable amount of sales of land under the act of May last, and the debt due from J. C. Symmes and his associates. I think we have a right with some degree of certainty to calculate upon some productive aid to our revenue from the sale of public lands. I am informed that with regard to the debt of Mr. Symmes, if the contract is fulfilled on the part of government agreeable to the report of the Attorney-General, it will make a considerable item in the revenue account, according to my calculations, there will be better than 400,000 dollars, immediately to be paid or placed upon interest and paid in six half-yearly instalments.
Sir, the gentleman in the course of his remarks proposed the small sum of 200,000 dollars to be raised by direct taxes. This sum it is true does not at first view appear at all alarming. But I have heard, upon former occasions, the idea of an entering wedge to a system suggested. This would operate as a complete one, although small yet the more dangerous; for to pursue the comparison, persons with wedges, having great force to overcome, make use of slim or small ones as first, as they are more easily introduced and soon make way for large ones. This I expect would be the effect of the proposed system and probably in time make way for the full accomplishment of the measure suggested by the member from Pennsylvania, which I before stated to throw the whole burthen upon the farmer. Sir, these being my sentiments, I must vote against the resolution now offered.
Sir, the gentleman in the course of his remarks proposed the small sum of 200,000 dollars to be raised by direct taxes. This sum it is true does not at first view appear at all alarming. But I have heard, upon former occasions, the idea of an entering wedge to a system suggested. This would operate as a complete one, although small yet the more dangerous; for to pursue the comparison, persons with wedges, having great force to overcome, make use of slim or small ones as first, as they are more easily introduced and soon make way for large ones. This I expect would be the effect of the proposed system and probably in time make way for the full accomplishment of the measure suggested by the member from Pennsylvania, which I before stated to throw the whole burthen upon the farmer. Sir, these being my sentiments, I must vote against the resolution now offered.
NEW YORK, February 6.
By a Proclamation, dated Quebec Dec. 31st. His Majesty's free pardon is granted to all his land forces, who shall surrender themselves on or before the first day of August next, to any officer in either of the Canadas, Nova-Scotia or New-Brunswick.
Nobility is entirely abolished at Modena, and the Tree of Liberty is planted at Ferrara.
The new Italian Republic of Modena, Bologna, Ferrara, &c. has already adopted the French Calendar, and several other forms of that country.
BOSTON, January 31.
Capt. Gilmore from Barbadoes, in 30 days, informs us of the capture of the ship Granges, Capt. Elkins, of this place, from the Isle of France, bound home. She had been beating on our coast for a considerable time; till being short of provisions and very leaky, the captain was compelled to put her before a N. W. wind and steer for Barbadoes. He had entered the harbor—his sails were clewed up, and his anchor upon the point of being dropped—when a boat was sent from the sloop of war the Favorite, commanded by the notorious Capt. Wood—and she was taken possession of as a prize. The governor and inhabitants of the island reprehended the transaction in warm and pointed terms—and the Vice A. Judge refused to libel the vessel. Wood then took his prize from the port, and proceeded with her to leeward, in hopes of finding as great a rogue as himself, to assist him in her condemnation. This Wood being the oldest commissioned captain at the place, was commander of the naval force there, and amenable to no officer there at Barbadoes. The same commander had allowed the impressment of many Americans at the island—he did it to pick out the Englishmen—but many of the poor Americans were never released. On his passage home Capt. Gilmore was at St. Eustatius, where he was told by the commander of a French privateer, that he had taken an Indian belonging to the United States, and carried her into St. Bartholomew—that she belonged to a person who had been indemnified by the English for certain losses, and therefore she would be condemned.
JUST ARRIVED, By the Danish Ship Friendship, captain Matzen, from Oporto,
Red Port Wine, In Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter-Casks, 150 Boxes of Lemons, (For Sale by Philips, Cramond & Co. February 9.
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST, about ten days since, a small SPANISH DOG, white, dappled with yellow—sharp ears, small head, long hair, inclining to curl; occasionally limps on one hind leg; answers to the name of DAMON. Whoever will bring him to No 104, corner of Spruce and 3d streets, shall receive the above reward. February 9 tft&3t
Particular Teneriffe WINE.
50 Quarter-Casks Particular Teneriffe WINE, Of a superior Quality, For sale by A. MARPLE & S. W. MORRIS, No. 60 Dock-street. February 8 wtk&2t
New Theatre.
ON FRIDAY EVENING, February 10, Will be presented, (for the fifth time) an Historical Play, called
Columbus; Or, A WORLD DISCOVERED.
To which will be added, A COMIC OPERA, in 2 acts, (as performed at Covent-Garden Theatre upwards of 250 nights) called
Lock and Key.
On Monday—A celebrated NEW COMEDY, (written by the author of Columbus, The Children in the Wood, &c.) called THE WAY TO GET MARRIED; with Entertainments.

Canal Lottery, No. II.
Scheme of a Lottery, authorized by an act entitled "An act to enable the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna navigation, to raise, by way of Lottery, the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of completing the works, in their act of incorporation mentioned."
  1 Prize of twenty thousand dollars, 20,000   1 of ten thousand dollars, 10,000   5 of four thousand dollars each, to be paid to the possessors of the five numbers first out of the wheel on the last day's drawing, at which time there shall not be less than 500 numbers undrawn, 20,000   20 of two thousand dollars each, 20,000   20 of one thousand dollars each, 20,000   43 of five hundred dollars each, 21,500   100 of two hundred dollars each, 20,000   100 of one hundred dollars each, 10,000   220 of fifty dollars each, 11,000   29,500 of five dollars each, 147,500   30,000 Tickets at ten dollars each, 300,000 
Six dollars for each ticket will only be demanded at the time of sale.
All prizes shall be paid ten days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of the possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
Such prizes as are not demanded within 12 months after the Drawing is finished, of which public notice will be given, shall be considered as relinquished, for the use of the Canal and applied accordingly.
At a meeting of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal Navigation—and the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, Resolved, That Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Weil, James M'Crea, John Miller, junr. and William Montgomery be a committee to arrange and direct the mode of disposing of the tickets; which committee shall deposit the money in Bank, to be carried to the credit of an account to be opened for the Lottery.
At a meeting of the Canal Board, held January 16, '97, Resolved, That the committee for concluding the Lottery be directed to commence the drawing on the first day of March next.
Extract from the minutes, Wm. M. Smith, Secretary. Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Weil, James M'Crea, John Miller, junr. William Montgomery, Managers.
Jan. 20. th&f
FOR SALE, At Whitesides' Tea Ware-House,
No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, Dec. 9. Fresh Teas. { Hysan Skin. { Souchong, { Bohea. 32aw3m.
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST,
Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the
Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth, Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. He lives in Chestnut-street, No. 135, above Fourth-street. November 26. tts
The Elephant,
Now exhibited, was bought for Ten Thousand Dollars. He is 3 years old, 6 feet high, growing to 18 feet. He eats 150 weight a-day, and drinks a barrel of water; he has drunk some days forty bottles of porter, drawing the corks with his trunk.
He is perfectly inoffensive; travels loose, at the rate of five miles an hour, and is the greatest curiosity ever brought to this Continent.
He is to be seen 'till the 13th of January, in Market-street between Third and Fourth-streets, at a quarter of a dollar, that every one may see him—after which time the former price of half a dollar will be resumed.
He will leave Philadelphia as soon as the weather will permit. December 31. d
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. Sôlès, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August, in the Schooner Jane, is in Philadelphia, he is requested to call on Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut-street, who will give him some information of importance. December 24, 1796. §
50 Dollars Reward.
LOST, last evening, between eight and nine o'clock, as the subscriber was going to his house at the Falls of Schuylkill, from the house of his father-in-law, Mr. Francis Stewart, in Sugar-alley, between Sixth and Seventh-streets, above Market-street.
A black POCKET-BOOK, Containing 1190 Dollars, in Bank-Notes
From 5 to 100 Dollars each. One of which was of the Branch-Bank of New-York, and several papers, such as receipts and orders.—The road the subscriber took, was the Falls road, crossing at the Upper Ferry.
Whoever finds the above Pocket-Book, and returns it to the subscriber at the Falls, or to his father-in-law, Mr. Stewart, living in Sugar Alley, shall be entitled to the above reward, paid by
JAMES HAFFY Feb. 3. §
Clocks and Watches. LESLIE AND PRICE,
No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES, consisting of horizontal, capp'd and jewell'd Gold Watches, with seconds, of superior workmanship and elegance; capp'd & jewell'd, capp'd, seconds, day of the month, and plain Silver Watches; eight day & chamber Clocks; elegant French Clocks with marble frames; eight day and thirty hour, brass works, &c. December 22, 1796. dam
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30. wxf
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third-street, opposite the national new Bank! SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.
Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it. N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. mwf
Will be published, on Wednesday next, BY Messrs Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers, price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, elegantly printed on wove paper, and hot-pressed, by John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF THE CONSTITUTIONS of the several States, With each other, and with that of the United States; exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3/4ths of a dollar. February 6. mwf
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-street. January 26. mwf
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery.
Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-street. SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.
  1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000   1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000   3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000   4 do. of 2,000 do. 8,000   20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000   39 do. of 500 do. 19,500   80 do. of 200 do. 16,000   100 do. of 100 do. 10,000   300 do. of 50 do. 15,000   1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor for the first drawn no. 500   5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessors of the five last drawn nos 15,000   9400 do. 15 do. 141,000   10,054 Prizes 300,000   19,946 Blanks   30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 
All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kerchner, William Witman, Joseph Hieffer, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796.
Tickets in the above Lottery to be had at Mr. Sheridan's Race-street, John Hay, North Third-street and Henry Swayer's, German Town. January 26. 2awtf
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street.
TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late Lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Pattenon Lottery, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, January 26, 1797. mth
Houses and Lots for sale,
By the Subscriber, in the town of West-Chester, Chester county, 2.5 miles from Philadelphia, on the great State-road, leading Westward: Viz. No. 1. A two-story Stone House, the corner of High and Gay streets, 40 feet front by 34 feet deep, including a very convenient floor-house: the House contains ten well-finished rooms, a kitchen and entry: the Lot is 144 feet front on Gay-street, equal to any stand in West-Chester. No. 2. A two-story Stone House adjoining, 67 feet front, containing eleven well-finished rooms, both being celled in the garrets, house and lot same depth as the other, a kitchen, &c.—cellars under both houses, with good stables on the lot. These Houses are almost new, done by good workmen, in a masterly manner. No. 3. A Lot 42 feet front. No. 4, 34 feet. No. 5, 44 feet. No. 6, 129 feet, all of them 200 rods deep. On two of the above are erected three log and frame houses, two stories high, cellars under the whole, and a small stable to each. The above Lots are situated near the Court-House. The whole will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on the 21st and 22nd days of February next, at two o'clock, when the conditions will be made known. Possession may be had the first of April next. The Title is indisputable. JOHN KINNARD. January 28. 12aw3w
Twenty Guineas Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23rd October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantaloon, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14/3m2awtf
No. 170. District of Pennsylvania, to wit:
BE it remembered, that on the 24th day of January in the twenty-fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Thompson of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following to wit—
"A Comparative View of the Constitutions of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States, exhibiting in tables the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions under the several heads of administration: with notes and observations. By William Smith of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. Feb. 2. 12aw3
DANCING TAUGHT BY MRS. B Y R N,
Of the New Theatre, To Ladies only. THINKING it a great advantage for them to have a Female Tutor in that art, pledges herself to their parents and friends to take all possible care in their instruction.
In addition to the Dances taught in Philadelphia, means to teach the Minuet, Minuet de la Cour, Allemand, Gavot, Quadrilles, Strathspeys, and all Scotch Dances; and above all to pay particular attention to that very necessary part Polite Address. For particulars enquire of Mrs. BYRN, No. 70 north Eighth-street. February 6. mwf
SAMUEL RICHARD ET
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.
The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.
Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar.
Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season.
Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a solid Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar.
The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARD ET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguished.
Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c.
This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foldick, from London, And for SALE by GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE, Corner of Walnut and Second-streets.
A most capital and extensive Assortment of GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c. Among which are, Five kinds Asparagus, Three kinds Cresses, Four Beccel, Twelve kinds Onion, Twenty-five Beans, Thirteen kinds Radish, Six Beets, Fifteen kinds Turnip, Eleven Broccoli, Fifteen kinds Peas, Twenty-five Cabbage, Six Savoy, Six Carrot, Four Parsnip, Three Cauliflower, Twenty-three Melon, Five Celery, Twenty-one Lettuce, Tea Cucumber, Common and lemon Thyme, Curled leaf and fringed Parley, Pot Marigold, For Marjoram, Balm, Thyme, Mangel Wurzel, Leek, Kail, Shallot, Rape Seed, Rye Grass, Saint Foin, Lucerne, Red and white Clover, Timothy, &c. &c. With a curious collection of the most esteemed FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS, Being the most extensive ever imported into this city. The above are from a capital Seedsmen in London, and are warranted fresh and good. Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17. §
Washington Lottery.
TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 54th and 55th days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. January 12. ttf
INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the directors have declared a dividend of TWENTY DOLLARS per share, on the business of the last six months; which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives, after the 10th instant. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. Philadelphia, Feb. 2d, 1797. dtch.
Bank of Pennsylvania, January 4, 1797.
At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share was declared for the last 6 months, which will be paid to the Stockholders after the 14th inst. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. Jan. 3. dtf.
NOTICE.
THE Sales of LANDS of the United States, in the North-Western Territory, heretofore advertised in the several public papers, will commence this evening, at the City Tavern—to be continued from day to day, 'till the tenth of February next, if not sooner sold. January 4. §
Pennsylvania Population Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, to such Share-holders as have not paid their assessments on their shares—to pay the same immediately to the Secretary of the Company, at the Company's Office, No. 53 north Fourth-street, Philadelphia. They are further informed, that in default of paying the same within thirty days from the 4th of February, instant, the several forfeitures will be strictly exacted, in conformity to the 21st article of association. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Secretary. Feb. 2. 4—§20
Washington Canal Lottery, No. 1.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-five thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. 1.
  Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   7 last drawn Tickets, each 5,000 35,000   6 ditto 1,000 6,000   10 ditto 400 4,000   20 ditto 200 4,000   55 ditto 50 2,750   5750 ditto 12 69,000   To be raised for the Canal, 26,450   5850 Prizes, 175,000   11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.   17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. §
A PARCEL OF VERY FINE St. Croix Sugars and Rum,
JAMAICA SPIRITS, and LAGUIRA HIDES, For Sale by JAMES YARD. Feb. 7.—§2w
TO BE SOLD, The Time of a smart, active, young, Negro Wench,
BETWEEN 13 and 14 years of age, and just had the small pox. For terms, apply at Mr. WILLIAM BAXTER'S, in South Front-street, No. 312, below Almond-street. February 7. 14t
A Quantity of Brandy,
FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds Old Hock, in cases of 40 dozen each Glass Tumblers, in pints and half-pints Window Glass, in boxes, of different sizes Hazelnuts, in sacks Whiting, in hds Copperas White Lead & Spanish Brown For Sale by PETER BLIGHT. January 4. §
This Day is Published, By BIORÉ & MADAN, at their Printing Office, No. 77, Dock-street, and sold by the principal Booksellers in this City.
The American Annual Register; Or historical Memoirs of the United States, for the Year 1796. No. 167. District of Pennsylvania, to wit:
BE it remembered, that on the 19th day of January in the Twenty-fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Bioren & Madan of the said district have deposited in this Office the title of a Book the Right whereof they claim as Proprietors in the words following to wit:
"The American Annual Register, or Historical Memoirs of the United States, for the year 1796."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk Pennsylvania District. January 25. 12aw4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That the office of Principal Teacher in the said school is vacant. A GENTLEMAN qualified to teach the higher Greek and Latin Classics, Geography, and the Mathematics, with such other branches of literature as are usually taught in such schools, would meet with liberal encouragement, and, it is believed, would obtain a very eligible settlement. For the present, the Trustees would be willing to contract with a person capable of taking charge of a Grammar School.
As this Institution is provided with buildings sufficient to accommodate the principal and his family, and from fifteen to eighty boys; a library, an excellent philosophical and mathematical apparatus, globes, maps, &c; has respectable funds, and is situated in a pleasant and agreeable part of the country; nothing seems wanting to make it rank among the most useful seminaries in this part of the Union, but a suitable character to preside in it.
Proposals may be addressed to the subscriber, in Prince-Ann, in the neighborhood of the Academy, or to Doctor MARTIN L. HAYNE, No. 83, north Third-street, Philadelphia, or to the Printer hereof. EZEKIEL HAYNE. Feb. 7. tud&18w
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO—No. 119—CHESTNUT-STREET.
[Price Eight Dollars per Annum.] January 20. §