Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-01-04 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1660.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For Sale by the Subscriber,
10 bales Coffas, 10 do. Bakkas, 12 do. Mamoudy, 17 do. Chintz, 7 do. Tookery, 4 do. Gorahs, 25 do. Maragungees, 3 do. Check Stripes, 1 do. Guzzie, 1 box Diapers, 7 do. Umbrellas, 25 pipes finch particular Madeira Wine, of the vintage 1795.
MORDECAI LEWIS. December 5.
Imported in the brig Eliza,
Capt. HASTIE, from Bourdeaux; Claret in Cases of a very superior quality, White Sauterne Wine in Cases, Olive Oil in baskets of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. Silk do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, jun. 71, South Wharves. Who has also for Sale, A few qr. Casks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5.
WANTED,
A LARGE PARCEL OF Scantling and other Lumber, Suitable for House Building; Also a quantity of Stone & Bricks, I am ready to enter into contracts for the above articles—reasonable time may be allowed for preparing them; and cash shall be paid either in advance, or upon their delivery, as may be agreed on—Apply to the Subscriber, House-Carpenter, Lombard-street, No. 2.
John Cream. December 19.
THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1798.
JUST PUBLISHED By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, fourth second-street—containing A elegant Frontispiece of the Marquis de la Fayette, and his Family, in the castle of Olnitz, with an illustration; being an account of the principal events in the public life of the Marquis, with a sketch of the sufferings of himself and his unfortunate family. A complete Almanack—104 ruled pages for memoranda, observations, &c. also for account of monies paid and other useful tables—general meetings of friends—List of births, deaths, &c.—new country dances, poetry, songs, enigmas, &c. &c. Also, The Gentleman's annual Pocket Remembrancer, for 1798—containing an Almanack, 104 ruled pages for memoranda and cash account; Duties payable on goods imported into the United States, Custom-house fees, &c.; Stamp duties, to take place after the 31st December; a list of the post towns and cross-roads in the United States; a variety of useful tables, and other interesting matter. W. Y. BIRCH, constantly keeps for sale, a general assortment of Merchants' account Books, and other necessary goods; and makes to order books of any size, and ruled to any pattern. Elegant Maps, on Rollers, and a large Chart of the West-Indies. Hair and leather Trunks—Playing Cards, English and American. Dec. 27—31.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher,
AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front Streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels A few fusty small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrachs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankinees, and Few chills bell Hylon Tea Also—1500 boxes bell London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hlds. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. November 28.
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street, INFORMS those who wish to resort to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1200 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. COIM nov. 15.
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797.
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 front, and in neat 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 chuse. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an incontestable 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. 144, Market-street. December 2.
For Savannah,
TO SAIL THE FIRST OPENING, The fast sailing ship SWIFT PACKET, PATRICK GRIBBEN, Master, NOW lying the first wharf below Market Street—has handsome accommodations for passengers—For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or to N. & J. FRAZER, No. 95, South Front Street. Who have on hand, and for Sale, Prime Rice, in whole and half tiers, Georgia and Carolina Indigo, Molasses in hds., Teneriffe wine, &c. &c. December 27.
Wanted to Charter,
A British vessel, fifteen hundred to two thousand five hundred barrels burthen. Apply to Peter Blight, WHO HAS FOR SALE, Choice Red Port Wine in pipes and hogheads and old London Particular Madeira, fit for immediate use, in pipes. December 20.
For Charleston,
THE SHIP VENUS, Lying at the wharf of Messrs. Perots SHE will take Freight on very low terms, and sail the first opening—Apply to the master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co. December 18.
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FARMER, JOHN M'COLLOM, Master; WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE, Who is Landing, out of the said Ship, from Bourdeaux, and For Sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Portwine, } Wines in cases Sauterne, } Prunes in boxes Lunule, } November 24.
FOR LONDONDERY,
THE BRIGANTINE SUKEY, WILLIAM WHITTEN, Master, A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Witting and Francis's wharf—For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landenberger's wharf. Who wants to Charter, A VESSEL of about three hundred tons. Nov. 18.
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7.
For Liverpool,
The copper-bottomed Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Captain SILAS SWAIN. Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3rd of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. November 22.
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHRISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON, Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. November 18.
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 tract 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. December 1.
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 5004, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond. Dec. 1.
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, } RUM. St. Vincents, } and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27.
Prison Manufactory.
FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cu: Nails of all sizes, from 3dy to 2ndy Flooring Brads, Spriggs, faddle and card Tacks Oakum and chipped Logwood Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables, tomb and head stones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, slabs, facia, window heads, sills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms, Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26.
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF, and EDWARD FOX'S Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. December 15.
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red, Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fustians, Shawls, &c. for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, fourth Front-street. m. & h. t. 13. Nov. 27.
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are fo licited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. Nov. 29 1797.
LEET
At Alderman Bedford's office, Lombard street, No. 88, about three weeks ago, a whole piece of cotton, supposed to be stolen—any person having lost the same, proving property and paying charges may have it again. December 15.
The Subscriber,
Informs those to whom he is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and fruiting. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 11 1798.
Insurance Company
OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the company's Office, on Monday, the eighth day of January next, at 11 o'clock. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. December 14.
Office of the Insurance Company
OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. IN consequence of an application from a number of Proprietors of Stock, made agreeably to the act of incorporation, a general meeting of the Stockholders is particularly requested on Wednesday, the 3rd January next, at 11 o'clock, at the Office of the Company. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. December 26.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their office on the ninth day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month), for the Election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. EBEN. HAZARD, Sec'y. December 14.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual Election for Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office in Philadelphia, on the second Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock. WM. GOVETT, Sec'y. December 7.
Pennsylvania Population Com-
pany. THE Shareholders are hereby notified, that an Election of Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's office, no. 53, north Fourth street, on Wednesday, the 10th day of January next, at 12 o'clock. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Sec'y. December 16.
Tin Plates,
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth street. December 28.
A House in Burlington for Sale.
THE subscriber has a large, convenient two-story brick House, with Stables, Carriage-house, and a well-improved Garden, in the City of Burlington, New-Jersey, which he wishes to SELL. For terms apply at No. 5, South Fourth street, to GEORGE WALKER, Who has also for Sale, Lots in Washington City, Contiguous to the Capitol and to the principal harbour. December 29.
NOTICE.
ALL persons concerned are hereby notified, that the subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lost certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States—He forwarded them under cover of a letter addressed to John Anfley, of London, by the ship Bacchus, capt. George, which left this port in June last for London. But that ship having been captured on her passage and sent to France, the above letter and inclosures have failed in their destination. Three certificates, viz. Nos. 26325, 26326, 26327, each for four shares, dated January 18, 1797, and issued in the name of Henry Grace, of Tottenham Highcross, Great Britain. ZACCHEUS COLLINS. Philadelphia, November 8.
FOR SALE,
By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street, One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Among which are, Currachs Mamoudies Baftas Sannas Guzzie-nahs Tanda Coffas Guzzies Emeretics Blue Cloths Calicoes Palampooris Romall Handkerchiefs Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1.
JUST RECEIVED,
(via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, fourth Third street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz. Bell London mist Pins Galloons and Ferrers Common do. do. Worsted Bindings, assorted colours Makepiece's super patent white chapel Needles Imperial, diaper, and Thread Tapes Nuns Thread No. 6 to 40, regularly assorted White Edgings Little do. no. 130 to 500, regularly assorted Black and coloured Chinc- Ribbands Coloured do. Sattin and figured do. Black Sewing Silks Black Velvet, 1-4 to 1-2 do. Coloured do. and Twift Velvet & pelon Sattins Silk and cotton Wires French Cambric Do. do. Ribbands Scotch do. Shirt Moulds and Wires Plain gilt and plated Black brush Feathers Buttons
Employment for the Poor.
FLAX for SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12—back of no. 52, south Fifth street, above Spruce-street. Dec. 6.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tiers, Bondeus Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one baghead of paint brushes. N. & J. FRAZER. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7.
Fresh Raisins.
A Small cargo, just arrived, and now landing at Chestnut street wharf, from the sloop Yarico, capt. Haskell, consisting of Kgs, Boxes and Jars. A few Jars of excellent Grapes, and sacks of soft shelled Almonds—Apply to the Master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co. December 19.
Bank of North America,
January 1, 1798. AT a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of six per cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives at any time after the 10th inst. By order of the board. JOHN NIXON, President. Dec. 10.
Bank of the United States,
January 18, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of fifteen dollars on each share for the last six months, also an additional dividend of four dollars on each share, arising from surplus profits. Which dividends will be paid to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 10th inst. Dec. 1.
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grit Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with this Estate. 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 proves the excellency of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not out 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 only 30 miles from several landings 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 mean time for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some 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 Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1.
Will be Sold,
On Tuesday the 10th day of January inst. at 7 o'clock in the Evening at the Merchant's Coffee House, the following described tracts of land—viz. Seven contiguous tracts of land, situate on the waters of Little Equinunk creek, in the county of Northampton, surveyed on warrants dated respectively the 9th day of October, 1776, and patented in the year 1773. A L S O, Fifteen thousand acres of land situate in Union, Springfield and Shirly townships in Huntingdon county—Particulars of which may be known by applying to Charles Edy, No. 4, North Eighth Street. Peter Benfon, Auctioneer. Jan. 2.
The Gentlemen who were re-
quested to obtain signatures in the several wards, &c. to the petition addressed to the Select and Common Councils, on the subject of watering the city from a grand Reservoir, will be pleased to have their interesting trust completed against next Wednesday afternoon; when messengers will wait on them for the purpose. SAM. MAGAW, Chairman of a Meeting of Citizens. January 2.
60 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 22 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, middling well proportioned; he has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth stand very far apart; there were one or two with him—I cannot rightly describe the cloaths he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of kersey trowsees, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jerseys, Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me, JOHN MOORE, Living in Still Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2.
Ran away the 25th of Decem-
ber, 1797, a Negro Man, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of a yellow complexion; when spoke to and called by his name he has a quick sharp look out of his eyes and shews the white of them very much; has taken all his cloaths with him, which are, a new kersey great coat, a grey broad cloth and close bodied coat, a striped vest, nankineen breeches, silk stockings and ruffled shirts, and a number of other cloaths. The said Negro understands farming, and is a good shoemaker and carpenter; he can read and write tolerably well—it is likely he may forge a pass. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that I get him, shall have Thirty Dollars reward, paid by the subscriber, SUSANNAH MEDFORD, living in Still Pond, Mary land, Kent county. N. B. The above Negro is 29 years old. January 2.
TO BE LET,
And possession given the 1st January, The House No. 107, Arch-street, Near the corner of Third street—For further particulars, enquire as above, or at No. 88, Vine Street. December 27.
Hyson and Young Hyson Tea.
A few chests of excellent quality, For Sale, corner of Second and Pine streets. December 26.
Bank of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 8th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. December 11.
Lodgings Wanted,
Furnished or unfurnished for a Gentleman, Lady and Servant—two or three genteel Rooms and a Garet; situated South of Market Street—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 29.
FOR SALE,
Several fonts of Types—half worn, Including Long Primer, about 400 weight, in good condition, and would answer the purpose of a country printer as well as new: Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 30.
This Day is Published,
By Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Ric, and the other Bookfellers, 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.
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday } Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street, Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65, South Front-street. Tuesday } Forenoon—John Connolly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street, Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday } Afternoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74, South Third-street. Thursday } Forenoon—Edward Fox, Afternoon—John Connolly. Friday } Forenoon—William Shannon, Afternoon—John Connolly. Saturday } Afternoon—Peter Benfon.

The owners of the Brigantine Mercury, William Ursel, master, cargo insured by a Smith privateer and sold at Contraband, December, may receive interest on the sum remaining respecting her, by applying to the Department of State.  The Printers in the sea port towns of the United States will render a service to the concerned, by inserting the above in their newspapers. Jan. 3.
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company.
January 3d, 1798. THE Stockholders are requested to attend an adjourned meeting to be held at the Company's office at 6 o'clock Friday evening. Jan. 3.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 32 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 Sail Canvas, No. 1, to 8 Dimities, Ginghams, and Mouselines, in packages suitable for the West India market Nails assorted Black quart bottles Queens ware in hds. and crates Yellow ochre dry in casks;
And at New-York, on board the
Ship DIANA, from Liverpool, exported round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt Coals Spanish Brown Venetian Red Purple Brown Parent white White lead Red lead Colcoar vitriol 160 bundles Sheathing paper Seaming twine
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. ALSO, Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Phillip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. January 11
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9.
James & Richard Smith, TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front Street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c. Oct. 27.
NOW LANDING, At South-Street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been insured) 80 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags 10 legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica. 208 hds. Jamaica Rum, and 170 do. do. Rum. November 23.
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the following articles: Maharajonges Charconas Dorans Chints and Calicoes Dacca worked mouselins Gillis Romals Bandannoes Millas & Peniafoes Challa Romals Blue cloth Hair ribbon Mull Mullankherchiefs Palampores Panna do. Banares Opium Leffer Cardinum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. November 27.
NOW LANDING, From on board the Ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whitesides & Co. No. 138, Market-Street. Also, on hand, Bordeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality. November 30.
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 registering and examining in these, the City of Washington, No. II. and Pateron 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 23.
STOLEN Out of the subscriber's office a large blue cloth cloak, half worn. The inside of the Collar is faced partly with scarlet velvet and partly with scarlet cloth, and it has a silver hook and chain as a fastening. A suitable reward will be paid for restoring it. WILLIAM MEREDITH No. 111 South 3d Street. Dec. 16.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4. For the Gazette of the United States.
The following observations are respectfully submitted to the members of the State Legislature as some of the reasons why the inhabitants of this place think their request for a turnpike road through Germantown ought to be granted.
Because at particular seasons of the year the present road is so extremely bad as to be totally impassable with any kind of Carriages and even on Horseback, attended with such danger as to put the lives of the riders in the greatest jeopardy.
Because all the attempts to repair them have proved totally ineffectual, although heavy taxes have been paid to support them.
Because the distance they ask for, being only 12 miles; will in their opinion ensure the success of the undertaking, and the constant use made of this road render the toll moderate.
Because one half of the whole distance is thickly inhabited, and forms almost one continued village for above five miles; the relief will of course extend to a greater number of inhabitants than can be accommodated without the same distance on any other road leading from the city.
Because the terms they desire it on are such as induce them to believe it will in the course of a few years after it is complicated become a free road besides providing a fund for keeping it in repair forever without the burthen of taxes.
In addition to these reasons many others of considerable importance might be added, which for brevity sake are here omitted, but one of no small consequence to the city and advantage to the country, which I cannot forbear urging.—The cleanliness of the city since the awful visitations of '93 and '97 has been with great propriety urged. The removal of so large a quantity of manure and other vegetable matter as is collected in so great a city at the season of the year when it best suits the Farmer to take and the Citizens to part with it, certainly contributes to this desirable end—for want of a good road the Farmer is frequently prevented from removing it during the winter—the spring ensues and he is compelled to his great loss, to till his ground without it, while it lays fermenting to the great injury of the citizens. An Inhabitant of Germantown.
From the MARYLAND HERALD. MR. EDITOR, A late charge to a grand jury of Philadelphia must have excited the attention of every American citizen. Since the printing presses have become the organs of the political parties, which unhappily divide our country, it is of the utmost importance, that those of both sides should receive the same restriction.
The manifest partiality, which pervades a part of this charge, is therefore interesting to every citizen of the Union. I do not mean to assert that any one principle, which the chief justice has therein laid down relative to libels, is not law. Of all that code of laws called the common law, which we have inherited from our English ancestors, the law of libels is the most abstruse and impracticable. To publish a writing concerning any man, which exposes him to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, is said to be a libel. Nay, indeed, so far has this doctrine been carried by a late decision in England, that such a writing of a dead man may be libelous. Were this to be put in force in any great extent, it would soon work its own abolition. The historian and satirist of the times must lay down their pens. To immortalize the corruption of a public magistrate, or laith the vices and follies of any public officer, would be a bold and hazardous attempt. That powerful obligation—the love of fame, or the fear of being handed to posterity as a villain, would lose all its wholesome effects. It is a false sentiment, that a man may be dishonest and vicious in his private life, and yet be good and virtuous in his public capacity. It is impossible in the nature of things. The propensity of the human mind to vice or virtue will be the same in all situations. Is it possible that a judge can be firm and independent in the seat of justice, who is weak and servile in the direction of his domestic affairs? Is it possible, that an officer, who would not hesitate to cheat his private creditors, would hesitate to cheat the public? The private vices of men in office may, therefore, on many occasions with propriety be held up to public view; and yet to do this by writing, printing and publishing is by law to be guilty of a libel.
The only sensible distinction made by the chief justice on this subject, is—"that men have only to take care in their publications, that they are descent, candid, and true ." Truth and candour are well known terms; but decency conveys rather an indefinite idea. If by indecency is meant obscenity in a libel upon a private individual, it is justly to be checked and punished. But if by indecency is meant impudence in telling bold truths of men in office it ought to be allowed. But this sentence of his honor is rather a false gloss given to the subject, for he must have known what is certainly the law, that truth is no justification in a prosecution for a libel. It is well known that a man may be punished for publishing what is literally true; and this too, for the very reason, which his honor has laid down; because it will instillify expose the person libelled "to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule;" which carries with it another somewhat better reason, which is, that it tends immediately to a breach of the peace. There is no getting rid of this absurdity, but by making the liberty of the press consist in truth, and the licentiousness of it in
falsehood; or, what is a much shorter method, by adopting the laws of the Turks, and suppressing all printing and publishing whatever. In which latter case, it is very certain, that there could be no libels.
Further, the opinion of his honor, "that every christian or gentleman ought to be highly offended at the pamphlets and newspapers of Philadelphia," is very exceptionable, for two reasons; First, that expressing himself in those terms, which the French nation have long ago rejected, the one as superstitious, the other as feudal, "has (as he says) an evident tendency not only to frustrate a reconciliation, but to create a rupture and provoke a war between the sister republics." And secondly, that this whole paragraph of his charge is a literal and verbal copy of one in a paper of the Spectator; and which, therefore, may tend still further to give just causes of displeasure to our friendly ally. This is here observed, not with any intention of accusing his honor of gross plagiarism, but of shewing, that what Mr. Addison has remarked of the English nation, at the time in which he wrote his Spectators, does not apply to the state of Pennsylvania. When those periodical publications took place, the English nation were the only people upon the surface of the earth, who enjoyed even a rational share of civil liberty. It is not so with Pennsylvania. Other states of the Union, it may be supposed, enjoy the liberty of the press in as ample a manner as that state. And who does not know that where there is one libel published in Philadelphia, there are, at least, one hundred in the city of London? Besides, if libels are not now known, nay do not abound under any of the governments of Europe, particularly under that of our "sister republic," it is only a proof, that those governments are not free; for libels are as naturally the growth of free governments, as weeds are of manure. The state of Pennsylvania is not, therefore, in this respect, characteristically different "from all the states around it, or from the whole civilized world."
But, is it not extraordinary that a judge should think it his duty to call a Printer to account for writing and publishing against a nation, who have used every endeavour to sap the foundations of our excellent constitution and form of government, have fomented an insurrection in the very bosom of our country, and have notoriously plundered our citizens of twenty five millions of Dollars, and that too without condescending to listen to us upon the subject?—And yet, that this same judge, when another Printer of the same place was vilifying and abusing without the least shadow of truth, our great and good Washington, could sit with the most torpid indifference; and still continues in that state of torpidity, while this same Printer is still publishing the grossest calumnies against the officers and measures of our own government. How such partiality, not to say corruption of the worst kind, could be relished by the people of America, is yet to appear. It may be rationally supposed, that their thoughts on this subject will be, that the time is already come, when the seat of our federal government ought to be removed, especially from under the jurisdiction of such a judge. It tempts me to apply what Lord Mansfield said of an inferior magistrate on a similar occasion—"it makes one bleed to think that the administration of justice should be in such hands."— HORTENSIUS.
WASHINGTON LOTTERY, No. II. LIST OF PRIZES AND BLANKS. 138th day's Drawing—Oct. 28.
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CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY—JANUARY 3.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made an unfavorable report upon the petition of Peter Landais, who prayed for an additional allowance for his services. The report was concurred in by the house.
Mr. Thatcher presented a petition from John Bradley and other deputy postmasters in the state of Massachusetts, stating that when they received their authority, and gave bonds for the due performance of their office, it was understood that they were not to be accountable for the loss of bank notes, or other valuable papers, which passed through their offices, but that a legal decision had lately taken place which had determined that the post officers were liable for all such losses; which determination, it was apprehended, would subject them to be speculated upon by designing persons, who might alledge they had sent notes, &c. by the post, which never had been sent. They pray, therefore, that when the post office law shall come under consideration, a clause may be inserted in it, declaratory of the law in this respect.—Referred to the committee on post-offices and post roads.
Mr. Bayard presented another remonstrance from citizens of the state of Delaware, against changing the time for holding the district court.—Referred to the same committee to which the message of the President on this subject was referred.
Mr. Harper, from the committee of ways and means, to whom was referred a resolution on the expediency of admitting licences for distilling spirits to be taken for a week, reported it as the opinion of that committee, that the proposition ought not to be adopted. The report was twice read, and referred to the same committee of the whole to whom was referred the bill relative to the duty on spirits.
Mr. Dawson reported a bill to provide for the payment of the interest of a certificate given by the United States to general Kofiukko, which was twice read and committed for to-morrow.
Mr. Harper, from the committee appointed to consider the subject of a Bankrupt law, was directed by the committee to present the report which he had laid before the house the day before yesterday. It was in the following words:
"The committee to whom was referred the following resolution—"Resolved, that a committee be appointed to prepare and report a bill for establishing an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States," having taken the matter into consideration, beg leave to submit the following REPORT:
"In so complicated, and as respects this country, so new a subject, as a system of bankruptcy, it must be expected that many difficulties will occur, that many objections will arise, and that many doubts will be entertained, as to the possibility, and even as to the advantages, of such an establishment. Such doubts and difficulties have presented themselves forcibly to the committee, even in this preliminary stage of the business; but, without undertaking to decide how far it may be practicable to surmount them, they conceive that the attempt ought to be made. They are of opinion, that this institution is greatly desired by the mercantile part of the community, on which it is calculated more peculiarly to operate; and they can see no reason to doubt of its beneficial effects, in the support of mercantile credit, the prevention of fraud, the restraint of imprudent and destructive speculation, and the relief of honest industry, reduced to distress by the vicissitudes of trade, provided it can be adopted under such modifications as may obviate the objections, and prevent the abuses, where to it is supposed to be liable.
"Whether this can be accomplished, is, in the opinion of the committee, to be ascertained only by the introduction and full discussion of a bill, where every provision may be brought into view, and all those details presented by which the benefits of such an institution are to be resisted, and its inconveniences avoided. When the difficulties attending this measure shall have been fairly encountered, should they be found insurmountable, the public, it is presumed, having the reasons of the decision fully before them, will acquiesce in it with more cheerfulness. The states, too, in that case, knowing that congress have considered the subject, and found it impracticable, on a scale so extensive as the whole union, will no longer be prevented, by expectations from that quarter, from attempting local establishments for themselves.
"The committee are therefore of opinion that it is expedient to adopt the aforesaid resolution."
The report having been read, Mr. Harper moved that it have a second reading for the purpose of being concurred with, which motion being carried 43 to 27; and the house having concurred with the report, a committee of five members was appointed to report a bill accordingly.
Mr. Harper from the committee of ways and means, reported a bill for making certain partial appropriations for the service of the year 1798, and for other purposes; which was twice read, and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole to day.
On motion, the house immediately resolved itself into a committee of the whole on this bill, Mr. Kittera in the chair; when the bill having been read,
Mr. Varnum wished to be informed as to the captures which had been made from the British, within the waters of the United States. He thought there could not be many of this description.
Mr. Harper said, if the gentleman would turn to the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury on this subject, he would find two
awards of this description had already been made, amounting to 24,921 dollars, and that others were expected to be made, or might now be made, which would require the remainder of the sum proposed to be granted. The number of vessels which came under this article he never understood to be great. He never heard of more than four or five.
Mr. Varnum did not feel willing to appropriate a larger sum than was necessary to meet the awards already made. It would be time enough to appropriate for other awards when they were made.
Mr. Harper read an extract from the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury on this subject. The vessels already awarded for were, he said, the Jane and Lovely Lass; the remainder of the sum was by estimate. When the other awards would be made was uncertain; they might be already made, or they might not be made for a few weeks. But whenever they were determined, it was proper there should be money in the Treasury to meet the demand; and if it were not wanted, it would, of course, go to the surplus fund.
The committee rose and reported the bill. The house took it up; when
Mr. Varnum moved to strike out the sum of 52,000 dollars, in order to insert 24,921 the amount of the awards made.
Mr. Lyon seconded the motion.
Mr. Coit said, that the made proposed by the bill, was the orderly course of doing business, which was, to have money in the Treasury to meet demands against the government as they became due. With respect to the 24,921 dollars already due, the ordinary mode had been, departed from, as the awards were made in October last, but were not paid for want of money. He presumed gentlemen did not wish to introduce a new system in the money transactions of Government; if not, they would agree to the bill as reported.
Mr. Bayard said, if they meant to preserve the good faith of the nation, it was necessary to make the appropriation proposed by the bill. To shew this, Mr. B. read an extract from the British treaty, in which it was stipulated that, "the amount of the awards should be paid at the time and places specified." But if money were not appropriated for the purpose, this could not be done.
Mr. Varnum replied, that if it should be necessary to appropriate this money during the present session, it was not necessary to appropriate it in this bill. He wished it to appear in the general appropriation bill.
Mr. Kittera said, the same reasoning would apply in respect to the 100,000 dollars proposed to supply the deficiencies in former appropriations, as though that sum was wanted for the service of the year 1798, it was not all wanted immediately, though it might be necessary before the general appropriation could be made.
Mr. Lyon said, if he had the same information with respect to the 100,000 dollars, which he had relative to the other sums, he should be equally opposed to it. He hoped the 24,921 dollars would be agreed to, and that they should not have much more money to pay on this account.
The motion for striking out was put and negatived, there being only 23 votes in favour of it.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Harper moved the order of the day on the bill to amend the several acts for laying a duty on spirits distilled within the United States, and on fills; which motion being agreed to, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the subject, Mr. Kittera in the chair. The bill being read,
Mr. Macon said, that the report of the committee of ways and means, on the proposition for allowing distillers to take licences for a week, having been referred to that committee, if it were taken up at all, this was the proper time. He should, therefore, propose an additional section to the bill, to embrace this object. Mr. M. accordingly presented a section to allow of weekly licences.
This motion produced a considerable debate. It was opposed by Messrs. Sewall, Griswold, Gallatin, Gordon and Brooks, on the ground that the duty now paid upon spirits distilled from fruit (which description of distillers this regulation was avowedly intended to accommodate) was not equal to that paid by distillers of grain, as the duty on spirits distilled from fruit was not more than 25 cents per gallon, whilst that on spirits distilled from grain paid seven cents, and if the amendments were agreed to, this inequality would be increased, for persons who took a licence for a week, by preparing their materials before hand, and working night and day, would finish their business within that time, which otherwise would have required a fortnight; by which means the duty would be reduced from six cents per gallon, on the capacity of their stills to four; that it would increase the temptation to fraud, as that temptation was strong on the contrary, in proportion to the length of time for which a licence was taken, as a person taking a licence for a fortnight, by working his still one day half the time specified in his licence would gain half a cent a gallon on the capacity of his still, whilst he who took out a licence for six months would only gain half that sum; if licences for a week were allowed, the temptation would therefore be increased; that such a regulation would greatly augment the duties of excise officers, without rendering any material advantages to individuals, since if the owner of a still of 50 gallons took out a licence for a fortnight, when a week might have served, he would only have paid a dollar more than he would have paid for a week; that when this scale of duties was made, reference was had to the situation of persons who would be obliged to take out a licence for a fortnight, though they might not have fruit to employ a still more than a few days, and a rate proportionably low adopted; that the

same reasons which were urged for allowing licences for a week, might be urged for allowing one for two days; that though there might be some inconveniences experienced by the distillers of fruit, as it was not doubted there might be in other parts of the law, yet, as it was only just got into operation, it would not be right to enter into the proposed regulation, but defer it to the period when it would most probably be necessary to go into a review of the whole law.
The motion was supported by Messrs. Mason, Harrison, Harper, J. Parker, Nicholas, Venable, R. Williams, New, Dennis, T. Claiborne and Clay. It was asserted by them, that the law as it now stood excluded four out of five of the orchards in the southern states from distilling their early fruit at all; that their peaches ripened hastily, and as hastily rotted, if not made use of; that persons who had only fruit to employ their stills for three or four days, sooner than take a licence for a fortnight, suffered their fruit to rot; that to allow licences for a week would produce a considerable augmentation of the revenue, since those persons only would take such a licence, who, if that privilege were not allowed, would not take out a licence at all, or such as had occasion to distil for a few days longer after their fortnight licence was expired; that it was unjust to require a man who had only a small orchard, and occasion to use a still but a few days, should pay a higher duty upon his Brandy than his more opulent neighbor—that it was not so inconsiderable an object as gentlemen supposed, since it had not reference to one licence only—farmers in the southern states having occasion to take out separate licences for their early, their middle and their latter fruits; that this regulation would not open a door to fraud as was supposed; that it was an undeserved imputation upon the characters of persons concerned in this business, to suppose they could be tempted to defraud the revenue for the sake of half a cent per gallon upon what they could distil in a day; that the penalties consequent upon fraud, if the virtue of the persons concerned could not be relied upon, were sufficient to guard against them; and that, if they were not, it could not be expected, as some gentlemen seemed to suppose, that the Excise Officers should overlook the conduct of every distiller; that if they were to be so inspected and scourged, an attempt to defraud the revenue could scarcely be blamed; that except it were the intention of gentlemen to crush this domestic manufacture, no reasonable objection could be urged against the proposition; that the objections which had been urged proved the ignorance of gentlemen in respect to this branch of business; that though the excise officers would have more trouble in issuing licences, it was believed they would be well satisfied to encounter it, since their profits were in proportion to the quantity of spirits distilled; that tho' this law had been but a short time in being, the last season having been a scarce fruit season had given a good opportunity of trying it; that as the application for the amendment was seconded by the whole of the southern country, it was entitled to respect, and ought not to be branded with being a fraudulent design upon the revenue.
In the course of this debate, Mr. Gallatin called upon gentlemen acquainted with the business to say what was the quantity of spirits which could be distilled from peaches in a week by a still of the capacity of 30, 40 or 50 gallons, with a view to show that this species of spirits paid less at present than spirits distilled from grain.
Mr. Clay answered this enquiry, by saying that a still of 50 gallons would distil from five to seven gallons of brandy a day. If the weather was wet, and the peaches rotted quickly, not more than five; but when the weather was dry, and the peaches found, seven gallons might be produced.
The question on the amendment was at length put, and carried, 45 to 37.
Mr. Dennis said, he wished to try another principle in this bill. The law at present required an annual entry of stills, whether they were used or not, or 30 miles to make the entry, when they had no intention to make use of their still; and not unfrequently, from not meeting with the officer at home, their journey was taken two or three times over. Indeed, he believed, more penalties had been incurred on account of this regulation than any other, and he looked upon it as an useless regulation. When a still was once entered, he thought it was sufficient, and no future entry ought to be required, except when a still was about to be made use of, or when it was transferred into other hands. Mr. D. proposed a section to this effect; but after some objections to the introduction of so important a provision into this bill (which, before it could be decided upon, would require considerable discussion) by Messrs. Hartley, Gallatin and Harper, he agreed to withdraw it for the present.
It having been agreed to fill the blank of the sum per gallon to be paid on the capacity of a still, when a licence was taken for a week, with four cents, the committee rose, the house took up the amendment, agreed to them, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3.
Mr. Carpenter presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Warwick and Ross in Lancaster County, praying that two townships may be created into a separate election district, which was read and referred to the Members from that County.
Mr. Power presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Allegheny county residing in the neighbourhood of French Creek praying the aid of the Legislature to render that creek navigable, which was read and referred to the Committee on roads & inland navigation.
Mr. N. Perron presented three petitions signed by upwards of two hundred of the citizens of York County, praying a division of the County, which were read & referred to the Committee already named.
Several other petitions were presented.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on the Bill to authorise the Gover-
nor to commission the cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania, a notary public, Mrs. Ball in the chair, which was negatived. Adjourned.
JANUARY 3.
Dr. Leib presented a petition from David Jones, praying to be exonerated from the payment of a certain sum of money of which he was robbed in the year 1789 when he was collector of taxes, which was read and referred to a committee.
Dr. Leib presented a petition from Elizabeth Bedkin, widow of the late Captain Bedkin, praying the payment of arrearages due her late husband for clothing, which was read and referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Heron presented a petition from Alexander McDowell, praying compensation for surveying certain tracts of land granted to Cornplanter a Seneca chief, which was read and referred to a committee.
Mr. Evans presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Montgomery County, praying certain roads may be declared state roads, and supported at the expense of the State which was read and ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Stairbird presented a petition from a number of citizens from Northampton County, praying that Smithfield creek may be declared a highway, which was read and referred to the members of the county.
A letter from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, containing a schedule of the distribution of the laws of the State and of the United States, was read and ordered to lie on the table.
The Clerk of the Senate returned the bill for making compensation to certain members of the late Legislature, &c. which the Senate passed with amendments, to which they requested the concurrence of the House.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, the committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again, which was granted for to-morrow.
PORTSMOUTH, (N.H.) Dec. 20.
Arrived here on Friday last, the brigantine Maria, capt. Walfh, 36 days from Laguira.
Capt. Walsh informs, in confirmation of what has already been published, that on the 27th Sept. during his detention at Laguira, the Hermione, an English frigate of 36 guns arrived at that port under Spanish colours, the crew of which had risen upon the officers, and inhumanly murdered the captain, Hugh Pickett, the first lieutenant, Reed, the second lieutenant, Foshaw, and the third lieutenant, the doctor, the Purser, the captain of the captain of Marines, the captain's clerk, one midshipman, and the boatwain—after which they elected officers from among themselves, and then made prisoners of the sailing master, one midshipman, the carpenter, gunner, cook and boy, those being the only ones that would not assist in the mutiny; prior to their coming into port they sent in a flag of truce, and offered to deliver the ship to the Spanish government, on condition of receiving the full amount of their wages, which being readily complied with, the commandant of the port took possession of her, and the English sailors went on shore.—The plea they made for their conduct was cruel treatment from the officers, which, however cruel, can never sanction the abominable crime of murder. It has been said they were a mixture of all nations—yet we are assured that those who were principally concerned in the business were subjects of Great Britain.
Capt. Walsh further informs, that before his arrival at Laguira, there had been a secret plan in agitation to rise against the arbitrary government the mother country imposes on them, to bring about a revolution—and tho' many of the principal officers there were concerned in this plan, owing to some unfortunate event, their intentions were discovered, which has at present put a stop to the business, but it is still the opinion of the inhabitants there, that this momentary check will only give time for more vigorous measures in effecting what they have long ardently wished for.
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IMPORTANT ADVICES FROM FRANCE. By the brig Rosetta capt. Tylee, arrived yesterday from Havre, which place she left the 8th of November, advices of that date are received from thence, and from Paris, of the 3d of that month.
Capt. Tylee left Havre hastily in consequence of apprehensions entertained there of an immediate embargo; and of the general unfavorable complexion of affairs in that country. He has stated further, that a rupture between France and this country was apprehended—and that the situation of our commissioners at Paris was unfavorable to their views.
In opposition to this, however, there are several letters received in this city by the above vessel, which do not hold out these alarming apprehensions.
One from a respectable house at Havre, dated on the day of captain Tylee's departure, closes with the following:—“Altho' the American commissioners have not yet been admitted to the directory, we are persuaded there will be no WAR between the two nations; it is more likely that the United will in future be considered as a nation having no treaty with us.”
Our commissioners had been presented; but the utmost secrecy prevailed with respect to the object of their mission. It was reported they had sent home dispatches requesting additional instructions.
From the Argus.
IMPORTANT NEWS.
Yesterday the brig Rosetta, captain Tylee, in 33 days from Havre de Grace, arrived at this port with news of PEACE WITH THE EMPEROR, and other important circumstances.
By this vessel we have been favoured with Paris papers to the 3d of November inclusive, and proceed, with all possible dispatch, to lay the great outlines before the public.
Translated for the Argus, from “The Historical and Political Gazette of France and Europe, dated at Paris, Nov. 2 and 3. 1797.”
PARIS, Nov. 2.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY.
Extract from their minutes, October 31. General Berthier, the friend and companion in arms of Buonaparte, and citizen Monge, a man of science, to whom the arts owe the most precious collection of the monuments of Italy, enters amidst the utmost applause, conducted by the ministers of the interior and exterior relations.
Citizen Berthier advances towards the directory, holding an OLIVE BRANCH in his hand, the symbol of the PEACE, which he came to announce.
The minister of the exterior relations, presenting them, in speaking of the fish, says:—
“I have the honor to present to the executive directors of the republic, citizen Alexander Berthier, charged by citizen Buonaparte to bear the definitive treaty of peace, concluded between the French republic and the emperor.”
“This advantage, or rather this recompense, was due to the general who bore so great a part in the prodigies of the army of Italy.”
Here follows a lengthy eulogium on the character of Berthier and Monge—after which, general Berthier, holding an olive branch in his hand, presents it to the executive directory and says:—
“Citizens Directors,
“Sent by citizen Buonaparte to bear to you this Olive Branch, gloriously purchased and supported by 581 battles of the armies of the republic, and among which we may count near as many victories, we have delivered to your president the treaty of peace concluded between the French Republic and the Emperor, on the 27th Vendemaire (Oct. 17.) signed at Passeriano, in the centre of the French Camps.”
[The minister concludes this address, by a recapitulation of the glories and achievements of the heroes of the Italian army—and anticipates the happiness which will result from so advantageous a peace.]
PARIS, Nov. 3.
Yesterday arrived an express in 40 hours from London; but the contents of the dispatches had not transpired.
Last night the illuminations were general in consequence of the happy tidings of Peace with the Emperor. The Directorial palace and the Pont Neuf, were the most conspicuous. On this bridge many patriotic songs were sung, and the rejoicing appeared to be general throughout the city.
MENTZ has been definitively delivered up, and our troops have taken possession.
New conspiracies had taken place at Venice, in which a correspondence of the Emperor had been seized, with the list of conspirators. Fifty officers, among those most devoted to the Imperial system, had been taken up and confined in fort St. George. Their intentions were to deliver up the city to the Emperor.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Havre to a respectable mercantile house in this city, received by the Rosetta.
“Havre, 6th Nov. 1797.
“There is now a project of an absolute descent on England! The immortal Buonaparte is appointed commander in chief, on this expedition. There is to be, immediately assembled 120 thousand men between Brest and Honfleur, as well as another body of 100 thousand men between this place and Dunkirk.”
“Hanover will be immediately attacked, and that will insure our success, if a secret article in our treaty with the Emperor, permitting the passage of our troops.”
The Rosetta and the Nymph sailed earlier than they should have done, on account of the expectation, that an embargo would immediately be laid on all outward bound vessels.
Reports circulate, that our envoys had an audience with the minister of foreign affairs, in which the minister put this question—“Are you instructed to break with England?”—and on their answering in the negative, the minister replied—“I am instructed by the Directors, not to enter into negotiations on any other principles.”
We do not understand any thing like that which is inserted in the Diary of last evening, viz.—“That strong evidences existed there of the probability of a war with America.”
The papers we receive make no mention of the American envoys.
A letter from a gentleman of respectability at Paris, who had resided a long time in America, received by the Rosetta, dated at Paris, October 24, announces, that the American envoys had been well received; that he had no doubt, but that negotiations would go on well—and that there was a probability that the differences would be soon adjusted; in consequence of which a question arose on the subject of sending a new legation to our country, the name of whom was mentioned in the letter, but we could not obtain it.
Late last evening, the brig Fox, captain Young, arrived at this port in 61 days from St. Malo. By this vessel we have been favoured with a file of the “Surveillant,” a Paris paper to the 26th of October.
PARIS, October 26.
The Executive Directory of France has requested of the Republic of Holland, that they promptly repair their late maritime disaster, and equip and put to sea, as soon as possible, as many vessels as they have lost.
One month more is allowed for the receipt of the ratification of the Portugal Treaty.
[A letter from Paris of the 1st of Nov. mentions, that the Portuguese Ambassador had actually been dismissed, on account of the non-reception of the ratification of the Portugal Treaty—which letter is clearly contradictory of the above.]
The Americans were well treated at St. Malo; Capt. Y. left no American vessels there.
Noel, French ambassador at the Batavian Republic, is recalled, and reinstated by Charles Delacroix.
The brig Franklin, from Greenock, has brought Glasgow papers to Nov. 11, which probably contain the king's speech, on the 2d Nov. and some local English articles, but can contain nothing from France later than we have given this day.—Extracts to-morrow.
BOSTON, Dec. 28.
The Grand Turk—safe.
Capt. Green, arrived here yesterday from Guadalupe, touched at Portland on Tuesday last, and left there just got in, the ship Grand Turk, capt. Macey, who had experienced so many heavy gales, and such tempestuous weather, as to have lost most of her sails and rigging, and otherwise much injured; four seamen and the carpenter had recently died on board; and but about eight or ten of the crew able to do duty.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 4.
The mercantile advertiser of New-York says, “the American Hotel at Havre, was at the time capt. Tylee sailed, surrounded by guards.”
From the same source we learn that our commissioners are rejected by the French government.
MARRIED —On Tuesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. DANIEL P. KNIGHT, of this city, merchant, to Miss MARY WITHY, daughter of Mr. James Withy of Chester.
COMMUNICATION.
MR. FENNELL,
“Made his first appearance on this stage for three years,” before as brilliant a Theatre as ever assembled in Philadelphia—the Boxes were crowded with the first people in the city, usque ad calum . The repeated and constant applause of the audience, gave testimony at once to their taste, and the distinguished merit of this great performer—ample justice was done to Dr. Young's “Revenge.” I have seldom seen a play better cast. It will be taken for granted that Mrs. Merry and Mr. Moreton were not deficient—Mr. Fox played some parts of Carlos very finely, particularly his first interview with Leonora, and gave the character a respectable support throughout. Zanga was all that he ever glowed in the imagination of the Poet—Dr. Young never conceived the hero of his play more perfect, more interesting, more awful, than he appeared in the countenance, the deportment and the astonishing energy of Mr. Fennell. Many gentlemen of the most refined and elegant taste have mentioned to me, that they had no idea of such powers of acting, combined with such chastity, such elocution, such propriety of gesture, voice and countenance. It is obvious, that few characters lead more into ranting than Zanga, and therefore requires the most discriminating and chaste taste to avoid it. Mr. Fennell's bye-play was appropriate; his attitudes when he was silent, were exceedingly interesting. We trust that the talents of Mr. Fennell, will prove a large source of pleasure to the public, of profit to the managers, and of honor, as well as profit to himself.
“Scirio,” No. III—to-morrow.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Table with 4 columns: Ship Name, Destination/Origin, Days, Remarks. Includes entries for Ship Sionet, Brigs Rosetta, Fox, Jane Maria, Franklin, Sebr Dispatch, Huntress, Capt. Tylee, Arrived, Brig Bride, Ship Cygnet, Ship Minerva.
NEW THEATRE.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
JANUARY 5,
Will be presented the favorite COMEDY of A CURE FOR THE HEART ACHE, To which will be added, LA FORET NOIRE.
FOR S. LE, ET
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 229, South Front-Street, next door to the Custom-house.
A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches, A Time Keeper, by Arnold, Some plated Candlesticks, Double barreled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England, Ditto, by Parker, Pair duelling Pistols, by Knuble, Chairing Cross, Reflecting Telescope, by Ribrigh, Box of patent Medicines, 60 lb. Scotch Thread, Small collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints, 30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, patented by Percival Butler, in 1787. Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots, Invoices or parcels of Warches bought. January 4. d7t
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM ELLWOOD, 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, No. 25, So. Third-street. } Administr'r. January 4. dtf
Dropped last Evening,
about the Theatre. Four dollars will be given to any person who will deliver to Mr. George Weed, at the sign of the White Horse, Market-street, a large parchment Deed, given by Edmund Phyfick, Esq. agent for Messrs. Penn's to David Fowler, dated January 2, 1793. Jan. 4. *it
A stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society will be held at their Hall on Friday the 5th of January inst. when between the hours of two and five o'clock P.M. the officers for the ensuing year will be elected. January 3.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER,
BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bordeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street.
Bordeaux Brandy, Irish market claret in cases, Medoc wine, in do., Sauterne, do. } Entitled to Drawback. Thomas Murgatroyd.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Rota do., Pimento in bags, 4000 bushels Liverpool salt, Aug. 24. tut&stf.
THOMAS RANDALL,
P R E S E N T S his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 83, Spruce Street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States. He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24 3awtf
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for the twenty-five years past, takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at his
Elegant Ball Room,
in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. Dec. 8. 3awtf.

PROPOSALS
CARRYING THE PUBLIC MAILS on the following Post Roads will be received at the General Post Office until the 14th day of February next inclusive.
PENNSYLVANIA, &c.
1. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, Newcastle, Cantwell's bridge, Duck creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Clough, Dagsborough, Trap, Snowhill, Horntown and Accomac court house to Northampton court house three times a week.
April 1 to November 15. Leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 1/2 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house on Thursday, Saturday and Monday at 7 1/2 P.M. Returning. Leave Northampton court house every Friday, Monday and Wednesday at 7 1/2 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 1/2 P.M.
November 15 to April 1. Leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house on Friday, Monday and Wednesday at 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Northampton court house every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
2. From Northampton court house to Norfolk three times a week.
April 1 to November 15. Leave Northampton court house every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 P.M. and arrive at Norfolk at 24 hours. Returning. Leave Norfolk every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 7 P.M. and arrive at Northampton court house in twenty four hours.
November 15 to April 1. Leave Northampton court house every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 A.M. and arrive at Norfolk at 24 hours. Returning. Leave Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house in 24 hours.
PENNSYLVANIA & MARYLAND.
3. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Middletown, Warwick and Georgetown cross roads to Chester Bowness three times a week.
May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Chester the next day at 9 P.M. Returning. Leave Chester every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 P.M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day at 9 A.M.
November 1 to May 1. Leave Philadelphia every Monday and Friday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Chester on Tuesday and Saturday at 9 P.M. Returning. Leave Chester every Monday and Friday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Tuesday and Saturday at 9 P.M.
MARYLAND.
4. From Cheltenham by Centerville, Easton, Newmarket, Vienna, Salisbury, Snowhill and Princess Ann to Salisbury once a week.
Receive the mail at Cheltenham every Wednesday at 7 A.M. arrive at Easton at 9 A.M. Leave Easton on Thursday at 6 A.M. arrive at Snowhill on Friday at 1 P.M. and at Princess Ann at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Princess Ann on Saturday at 10 A.M. arrive at Easton the next day at 10 A.M. and arrive at Cheltenham on Tuesday at 4 P.M.
5. From Harford by Bel-Air to the Black horse once a week.
Leave Harford every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Black horse at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Black horse on Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Harford the next day at 9 A.M.
PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND and VIRGINIA.
6. From Baltimore by Blackhorse to Yorktown once a week.
Leave Baltimore every Friday at 4 P.M. arrive at Blackhorse on Saturday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown at 8 P.M. Returning. Leave Yorktown every Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore on Friday at 11 A.M.
7. From Yorktown by Hanover, Petersburg, Taneyton and Fredericksburg to Leesburg once a week.
Leave Yorktown every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday at 5 P.M. and arrive at Leesburg on Wednesday at 2 P.M. Returning. Leave Leesburg every Friday at 12 M. and arrive at Yorktown by 6 P.M. on Sunday.
8. From Yorktown by Abbotstown, Gettysburg, Fairfield, Elizabethtown, Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Steubenville and Strasburg to Woodstock once a week.
Leave Yorktown every Sunday by noon, arrive at Martinsburg on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Leave Martinsburg on Tuesday noon and arrive at Woodstock on Wednesday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Woodstock on Thursday at 6 A.M. arrive at Martinsburg on Friday at 11 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown on Sunday at 11 A.M.
9. From Pittsburg by Cannonsburg, Washington, West Liberty and Wheeling to the mouth of Fishing creek once a week (contract for one year only).
Leave Pittsburg every Friday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Fishing creek on Sunday at 9 A.M. Returning. Leave Fishing creek on Wednesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Pittsburg on Friday at 8 A.M.
10. From Washington by Brownsville and Union to Morgantown once a week.
Leave Union every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Washington by 6 P.M. Leave Washington on Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Morgantown on Sunday at 6 P.M. Leave Morgantown on Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Union by 3 P.M.
11. From Baltimore by Fredericktown, Elizabethtown, Greenecastle and Chambersburg to Shippenburg once a week.
Leave Baltimore every Friday at 11 A.M. arrive at Fredericktown on Saturday at 10 A.M. at Elizabethtown in the evening, and at Shippenburg on Monday at 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Shippenburg every Tuesday at 9 A.M. arrive at Elizabethtown at 8 P.M. at Fredericktown on Wednesday noon, and at Baltimore on Thursday at 5 P.M.
MARYLAND.
12. From Elizabethtown by Hancock and Oldtown to Cumberland once a week.
Leave Cumberland every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Elizabethtown on Monday at 8 A.M. Returning. Leave Elizabethtown every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Cumberland on Tuesday at 6 P.M.
13. From Baltimore to Annapolis once a week.
Leave Baltimore every Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis at 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P.M.
14. From Baltimore by Annapolis, Queen Anne's Upper Marlborough, Piscataway, Portobacco, Leonardtown, St. Leonard's and Calvert court house to St. Leonard's once a week.
Leave Baltimore every Friday at 10 A.M. arrive at Annapolis at 5 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon, arrive at Piscataway at 6 P.M. and arrive at Leonardtown every Monday forenoon at 9 o'clock. Returning. Leave Leonardtown every Monday at 3 P.M. arrive at Piscataway on Tuesday at 6 P.M. arrive at Upper Marlborough on Wednesday at 11 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 6 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P.M.
15. From Annapolis by Lower Marlborough, Huntingdon and Calvert court house to St. Leonard's once a week.
Leave Annapolis every Saturday at 9 A.M. and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday at 3 P.M. Returning. Leave St. Leonard's every Monday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Annapolis the next Saturday at 6 A.M.
16. From Bladensburg by Upper Marlborough, Notingham, Lower Marlborough, Aquasco, Bland and Charleshall to Chaptico once a week.
Leave Bladensburg every Saturday at 9 A.M. arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon and at Lower Marlborough on Monday by 5 P.M. and at Chaptico by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Chaptico every Monday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Bladensburg on Saturday at 6 A.M.
17. From Georgetown by Montgomery court house to Fredericksburg once a week.
Leave Georgetown every Friday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Fredericksburg every Thursday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Georgetown every Thursday by 5 A.M. Returning. Leave Fredericksburg every Thursday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Georgetown every Friday by 5 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
18. From Woodstock by Newmarket, Rockingham court house, Staunton, Lexington and Fincastle to Big Lick once a week.
Leave Woodstock every Tuesday by 6 A.M. arrive at Staunton on Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Big Lick on Sunday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Big Lick on Sunday by 11 A.M. arrive at Staunton every Tuesday by 11 A.M. Leave Staunton by 12 o'clock (noon) and arrive at Woodstock on Wednesday by 5 P.M.
19. From Big Lick by Montgomery court house and Wythe court house to Abingdon once a week.
Leave Big Lick every Sunday at 12 M. arrive at Wythe court house on Tuesday at 2 P.M. and at Abingdon on Wednesday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Abingdon every Thursday at 6 A.M. arrive at Wythe court house on Friday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Big Lick on Sunday at 11 A.M.
TEENNESSEE.
20. From Abingdon, Vir. by Jonesborough, Greeneville, Moffat's store and Jefferson court house to Knoxville once a week.
Leave Abingdon every Thursday by 6 A.M. arrive at Moffat's store on Saturday by 8 P.M. Leave Moffat's by 9 A.M. and arrive at Knoxville on Sunday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Knoxville every Sunday by 2 P.M. arrive at Moffat's on Monday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Abingdon on Wednesday by 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
21. From Winchester by Romney to Moorefield once a week.
Leave Winchester every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Moorefield on Friday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Moorefield every Saturday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday at 6 P.M.
22. From Alexandria by Centerville, Leesburg and Shepherdstown to Martinsburg once a week.
Leave Alexandria every Wednesday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Martinsburg on Friday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Martinsburg every Friday by noon & arrive at Alexandria on Monday by 7 A.M.
23. From Fredericksburg by Port Royal, Layton's, Tappahannock, Urbanna and Gloucester court house to Yorktown once a week.
Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 6 A.M. arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Tappahannock at noon and arrive at Yorktown on Saturday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Yorktown every Saturday at 1 P.M. arrive at Tappahannock the next Monday noon and arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
24. From Tappahannock by Richmond court house, Westmoreland court house, Kinfaile, Farnham church and Northumberland court house to Lancaster court house once a week.
Leave Tappahannock every Thursday noon and arrive at Lancaster court house on Saturday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Lancaster court house every Saturday by 1 P.M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 11 A.M.
25. From Fredericksburg by Culpeper court house & Orange, Va. to Charlottesville once a week.
Leave Fredericksburg every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Charlottesville on Saturday at 8 P.M. and arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday by 6 A.M.
26. From Richmond by Goochland court house Columbia and Charlottesville to Staunton once a week.
Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 11 A.M. arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Charlottesville by noon and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Staunton on Saturday by 6 A.M. arrive at Charlottesville by 7 P.M. and arrive at Richmond the next Tuesday by 9 A.M.
27. From Staunton by Bath court house and Sweet Springs to Greenbrier court house once a week.
Leave Staunton every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Greenbrier court house on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Greenbrier court house every Monday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Staunton on Thursday by 8 P.M.
28. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New-Market, Amherst court house, Cabell'sburg, and Madison to Lynchburg once a week.
Leave Charlottesville every Thursday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Lynchburg every Tuesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 10 A.M.
29. From Richmond by Hanovetown, Ayer's and Todd's to Tappahannock once a week or if carried in flasks as often as they shall run.
Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 5 A.M. arrive at Todd's at 3 P.M. and at Tappahannock on Thursday at 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Tappahannock on Monday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
30. From Richmond by Hopkin's, Powhatan court house, Cumberland court house, Prince Edward court house and Lynchburg to New-London, once a week.
Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 8 A.M. arrive at Prince Edward on Wednesday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Friday at 8 A.M. and at New-London by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave New-London every Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Lynchburg by 5 P.M. arrive at Prince Edward on Saturday by 7 P.M. and arrive at Richmond on Monday at 4 P.M.
31. From New-London by Liberty to Fincastle once a week.
Leave New-London every Friday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Fincastle on Monday at 5 A.M. and arrive at New-London on Tuesday noon.
32. From Liberty by Rocky Mount to Martinsville once in two weeks.
Leave Liberty every other Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Martinsville on Sunday by 6 P.M. Leave Martinsville on Monday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Liberty on Tuesday by 6 P.M.
33. From Prince Edward court house by Charlotte court house to Halifax court house once a week.
Leave Prince Edward court house every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax court house on Friday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Halifax court house on Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Prince Edward court house on Saturday by 6 P.M.
VIRGINIA and NORTH-CAROLINA.
34. From Halifax court-house by Halifax old town, Carters, Martinsville, Patrick court-house, Upper Sauria, Germantown and Bethania to Salem once in two weeks.
Leave Halifax court-house every other Friday at 8 P.M. and arrive at Salem the next Monday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Salem every other Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax court-house on Friday by 10 A.M.
35. From Harris's by Hicks's ford to Halifax twice a week.
Leave Harris's every Wednesday and Saturday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Halifax by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Halifax every Thursday and Sunday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Harris's by 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
36. From Smithfield by Southampton court-house to Hicks's ford once a week.
Leave Hicks's ford every other Friday by 8 P.M. and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Smithfield every other Sunday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Hicks's ford on Monday by 3 P.M.
37. From Goldsboro by Greerbridge, St. Tammany's, Mecklenburg and Lumberton court-houses and Edmunds store to Goldsboro's once a week.
Leave Goldsboro's every Wednesday at 10 A.M. and return the next Saturday by 2 P.M. waiting at each Post-Office 2 hours after delivery of the mail.
VIRGINIA & NORTH-CAROLINA.
38. From Suffolk by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern, once a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday at noon, arrive at Edenton on Tuesday at 11 A.M. at Plymouth, on Wednesday by 6 A.M. at Washington by 6 P.M. and at Newbern every Friday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Newbern every Friday by 6 A.M. arrive at Washington on Saturday by 5 P.M. at Plymouth on Saturday by 3 P.M. at Edenton on Sunday by 9 A.M. and at Suffolk on Monday by 9 A.M.
NORTH-CAROLINA.
39. From Edenton by Hertford, Nixonville, Elizabeth city, and Jonesboro' to Indian-town, once a week.
Leave Edenton every Wednesday by 1 P.M. and arrive at Indian-town on Thursday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Indian-town every Tuesday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday at 11 A.M.
40. From Halifax by Northampton court-house, Princeton, Murfreesboro', Winton and Windfall to Edenton, once a week.
Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday by 3 P.M. Leave Edenton on Wednesday by 6 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 11 A.M.
41. From Halifax by Scotland, Hogton, Williamburg and Daily's to Plymouth, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Plymouth on Wednesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M.
42. From Halifax by Tudor's and Greenville to Washington once a week.
Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M.
43. From Halifax by Warrenton, Williamboro', Oxford, Hillsborough, Martinville, Salem, Lexington, Salisbury and Stateville to Charlotte and from Charlotte by Casbars court-house to Salisbury, and from thence by the same route to Halifax, once a week.
Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Warrenton by 7 P.M. arrive at Hillsborough on Wednesday at 4 P.M. at Salem on Friday by 6 P.M. at Salisbury on Saturday at 4 P.M. and at Charlotte on Monday by 6 A.M. Returning. Leave Charlotte on Monday at 10 A.M. arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday by 10 A.M. arrive at Salem on Wednesday at 10 A.M. at Hillsborough on Friday by 9 A.M. and at Halifax on Monday at 7 A.M.
44. From Hillsborough by Mount Tizrah, Petton court-house, Leaburg, Caswell court-house and Rockingham court-house to Germantown once in two weeks.
Leave Hillsborough every other Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Germantown on Saturday at 4 P.M. Leave Germantown every other Sunday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Hillsborough on Tuesday at 4 P.M.
45. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockingham, Wilkes, Morganton and Rutherford to Spartanburg in S. C. once in two weeks.
Leave Salem every other Saturday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Spartanburg on Wednesday at 5 P.M. Leave Spartanburg every other Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Salem the next Monday at 6 P.M.
46. From Louisburg by Nash court-house to Tarboro' once a week.
Leave Tarboro' every Friday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Louisburg by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Louisburg every Saturday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Tarboro' by 6 P.M.
47. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesboro', and Kingston to Newbern, once in two weeks.
Leave Raleigh every other Tuesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Newbern the next Friday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Newbern every other Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 6 P.M.
48. From Raleigh by Chapel hill to Hillsborough, and from Hillsborough by Chapel hill and Chatham court-house to Raleigh, once a week. To wait two hours at Chatham court-house.
Leave Raleigh every Tuesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Hillsborough by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Hillsborough every Wednesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 10 A.M.
49. From Fayetteville by Elizabethtown, Belville and Springfield to Wilmington, and from Wilmington by S. Washington, Saxo and Sampson court-house to Fayetteville, once a week.
Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 5 P.M.
50. From Fayetteville by Alford and Randolph court-house to Salisbury, and from Salisbury by Montgomery court-house, Anson court-house and Richmond court-house to Fayetteville, once a week.
Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday by 9 A.M. Leave Salisbury every Tuesday noon and arrive at Fayetteville on Friday by 6 P.M.
51. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington once a week.
Leave Newbern every Friday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday by 6 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday by 6 P.M.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
52. From Camden by Lancaster court-house, Charlotte and Lincoln to Stateville, once in two weeks.
Leave Camden every other Monday at 6 A.M. arrive at Stateville on Thursday by 6 P.M. Leave Stateville every other Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Camden on Monday by 6 P.M.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
53. From Columbia by Winnsboro', Chester court-house, Pinckneyville, Sylvania and Greenville court-house to Pickettville, and from Pickettville by Laurens court-house and Newbury court-house to Columbia, once a week - waiting one hour at each post-office on the route.
Leave Columbia every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Spartanburg every Wednesday by 3 P.M. arrive at Pickettville on Thursday at 4 P.M. arrive at Laurens court-house on Friday at 4 P.M. and at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P.M.
54. From Columbia by Orangeburg to Charlestown, once a week.
Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Charlestown on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Charlestown every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday at noon.
SOUTH-CAROLINA & GEORGIA.
55. From Edgefield court-house by Cambridge, Abbeville court-house, Pendleton court-house, Hattiesburg, Franklin court-house, Elberton and Petersburg to Washington, and from Washington by Petersburg and Cambridge to Edgefield court-house, once a week.
Leave Edgefield court-house every Friday by 8 A.M. arrive at Petersburg court-house on Sunday by 6 P.M. and at Washington on Tuesday by 10 A.M. and at Edgefield court-house on Wednesday by 5 P.M. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Petersburg on Thursday at 10 A.M. and at Edgefield court-house on Friday by 7 P.M.
56. From Augusta by Washington, Greensburg and Lexington to Georgetown, once a week.
Leave Augusta every Monday at 3 P.M. arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 5 P.M. and arrive at Georgetown on Thursday by 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Georgetown every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Augusta by noon on Monday.
57. From Gardens Corner to Beaufort once a week.
Leave Beaufort every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Gardens Corner by 8 P.M. Returning. Leave Gardens Corner every Thursday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Beaufort by 10 A.M.
58. From Harris's by Hicks's ford to Halifax twice a week.
Note 1. The Post Master General may alter the time of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. Half an hour shall be allowed for opening and closing the Mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
Note 3. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continues after the departure of any depending Mail, he shall, on additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be sent in the Mail; and if any person making proposals desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the Mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry it with that emolument, and for what sum without that emolument.
Note 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices in gross by the year, and not by the mile. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July and October, in drafts on the post office on the route and in bank notes.
Note 7. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of April next, and continue for four years, until the 31st day of March inclusive, in the year 1802.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post-Master General. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, December 18, 1797.
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New-Theatre,
December 11, 1797.
THE MANAGERS particularly request the continuance of the public in the abolition of a custom, which has hitherto obtained, of giving a way or disposing of RETURN CHECKS at the Theatre.
They are aware that gentlemen are unconsciously any wrong done to the interest of the institution by this practice, from a general, though mistaken idea that Checks are the representatives of a right to many seats in the Theatre, during an Evening's Entertainment, and transferable at will; when in fact, they were never intended as more than tokens by which the Door-keepers are enabled to ascertain with the least trouble to the parties, that they themselves have been before in the Theatre, or paid for their admission.
Independent of the injury the Managers sustain, such a practice encourages a crowd of idle boys and other disorderly persons to surround the doors of the Theatre, to the corruption of their morals and the great annoyance of the Audience.
It has also been the source of two evils of no inconsiderable magnitude; one is, that some very improper company is by these means admitted; and the other, that owing to Checks passing into dishonest hands, they have been frequently counterfeited to a large amount for the purposes of Sale.