Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-04-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1745.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted...
For Norfolk, Petersburg and Richmond, The fast sailing Schooner FAVOURITE, Wm. W. Weymouth, master...
FOR SALE. 195 boxes white Havannah Sugar, 107 do. brown...
This Day will be Landed, At Morris's wharf, just above the Drawbridge, from Malaga...
The above Brig for sale if immediately applied for; she is a remarkable fine fast sailing vessel...
Freight Wanted. FOR BREMEN, The Hamburg Brig HENRIETTA, Peter P. Schmidt, Master...
FOR HAMBURG, THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, John Fleming, Master...
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo.
NOTICE. IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insolvent debtor, confined in the common goal of the County of Cape May...
THOMAS & JOSHUA FISHER, HAVE FOR SALE, At No. 5, Dock-street, near the Drawbridge, China ware...
Just Landing. From the brig Harmony from the Isle of France, And for sale By Joseph Anthony & Co.
JUST RECEIVED, FROM PORT-AU-PRINCE, And FOR SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS, 110 hhds. Coffee...
A Bargain. A quantity of Window Glass FOR SALE, of different sizes, at a very large discount...
THE PARTNERSHIP OF WELLS & MORRIS, HAVING expired on the 11th February last, all persons having demands against the said Partnership...
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander...
Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-streets.
Fresh Teas. Just Imported, in the ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, And For Sale, by SAMUEL HOWELL...
JUST RECEIVED. And for sale by W. Young, corner of Second and Chestnut-streets, M. Carey 118 High-street...
NOTICE. Allusion to the surrounding Prospect-Invocation to the River and Sylvan Deities-to the Historic Muse...
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, Jun. and Co., expires this day...
LANDING, From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar...
Alex. J. Miller & James Davis, Having entered into partnership under the firm of Alexander J. Miller & Co.
NOW LANDING, From on board the ship Charlotte from Boston, 30 casks Bohemian...
TO BE SOLD, TWO handsome new three story brick Dwellings, ten rooms in each; a Livery Stable...
Red Clover Seed of the best quality. MADERRA WINE, Old, and fit for immediate use, in pipes, half pipes and Quarter casks.
Wanted, An active, clean, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen.
NOTICE. THREE Certificates of Six Per Cent. Deferred Debt of the United States of the following description...
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States...
TO LET, And may be entered on immediately, A good dry Store, Three stories high, and in an excellent stand for business.
NOTICE. WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Oxted Cottage, in the County of Surrey...
CITY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, January 12th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners...
TO BE SOLD, A Very Valuable Farm, SITUATE on the Neshannoy creek, Bucks county, containing about 148 acres...
NOTICE. THE Partnership of the subscribers, trading under the firm of PAXSON & RICHARDSON, was dissolved on the 11th of the third month...
ISAAC PAXSON, Continues to carry on the business at the usual place, No. 10, South Third Street...
MESSAGE, Of the President of the United States, To both Houses of Congress, APRIL 3, '98.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, Reflections on Monroe's View of the Conduct of the Executive.
Interpreters of Foreign Languages. JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, Walnut-street, No. 110.
NOTICE. THREE Certificates of Six Per Cent. Deferred Debt of the United States of the following description...
NOTICE. WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Oxted Cottage, in the County of Surrey...
NOTICE. WHEREAS a Certificate to HANNAH SHELLY, of Oxted Cottage, in the County of Surrey...
THE Annual Election. FOR Directors and a Treasurer of the Library Company of Philadelphia, will be held at the Library...
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut Nails of all sizes...
PORT WINE, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Just imported, in the Henrietta, P. P. Schmidt, master...
Pennsylvania Hospital, 4th mo. 7th, 1798. THE Contributors to the Pennsylvania Hospital, are to meet, on the seventh day of next Month...
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge. THE books will continue open from day to day, between the hours of 10, A.M. and 2, P.M.
SILVER WATCHES. Cash will be given for any quantity of low priced SILVER WATCHES, by applying immediately at No. 15 South Fifth Street...
Now Opening, At WILLIAM M'LAWS Saddle Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street, A general assortment of Horseman's Bits...
Madeira Wine. A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price.
TO BE LET, And possession given immediately, Agented three story brick House, No. 7, North Eighth Street...
Just Received, AND FOR SALE BY ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. (No. 5, South Water Street), A Quantity of Georgia Cotton.
A great Bargain. WILL BE SOLD, if applied for immediately, Twenty Thousand Dollars in Bills of Credit...
For Sale, BY ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT, No. 41, North Water Street, London particular Madeira Wine, in pipes and quarter casks...
To the Afflicted with NERVOUS Disorders, lots of appetite, female complaints, debilitated constitutions, inward weakness...
Cordial Restorative Balsam, Is a medicine of absolutely specific and unparalleled virtues, in the speedy and effectual cure of the above disorders...
NOTICE. Allusion to the surrounding Prospect-Invocation to the River and Sylvan Deities-to the Historic Muse...

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
By Authority
Fifth Congress of the United States: AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the thirteenth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven.
AN ACT
For an amicable settlement of the limits with the state of Georgia, and authorizing the establishment of a government in the Mississippi territory.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised to appoint three commissioners; any two of whom shall have power to adjourn and determine with such commissioners as may be appointed under the legislative authority of the state of Georgia, all interfering claims of the United States and that state, to territory situate west of the river Chattahoochee north of the thirty-first degree of north latitude, and south of the cession made to the United States by South Carolina; and also to receive any proposals for the relinquishment or cession of the whole or any part of the other territory claimed by the state of Georgia, and out of the ordinary jurisdiction thereof.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That all the lands thus ascertained as the property of the United States, shall be disposed of in such manner as shall be hereafter directed by law; and the net proceeds thereof shall be applied to the sinking and discharging the public debt of the United States, in the same manner as the proceeds of the other public lands in the territory north west of the river Ohio.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That all that tract of country bounded on the west by the Mississippi; on the north by a line to be drawn due east from the mouth of the Yazous to the Chattahoochee river; on the east by the river Chattahoochee; and on the south by the thirty-first degree of north latitude; shall be, and hereby is constituted one district, to be called the Mississippi Territory; and the President of the United States is hereby authorised to establish therein a government in all respects similar to that now exercised in the territory north-west of the Ohio, excepting and excluding the last article of the ordinance made for the government thereof by the late congress on the thirteenth day of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, and by and with the advice and consent of the senate to appoint all the necessary officers therein, who shall respectively receive the same compensations for their services, to be paid in the same manner as by law established for similar officers in the territory north-west of the river Ohio; and the powers, duties and emoluments of a superintendent of Indian affairs for the southern department, shall be united with those of governor. Provided always, That if the President of the United States should find it most expedient to establish this government in the recess of congress, he shall nevertheless have full power to appoint and commission all officers herein authorised; and their commissions shall continue in force until the end of the session of congress next ensuing the establishment of the government.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the territory hereby constituted one district for the purposes of government, may at the discretion of congress, be hereafter divided into two districts, with separate territorial governments in each, similar to that established by this act.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That the establishment of this government shall in no respect impair the right of the state of Georgia, or of any person or persons either to the jurisdiction or the soil of the said territory, but the rights and claims of the said state and all persons interested are hereby declared to be as firm and available, as if this act had never been made.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That from and after the establishment of the said government, the people of the aforesaid territory, shall be entitled to and enjoy all and singular the rights, privileges and advantages granted to the people of the territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio, in and by the aforesaid ordinance of the thirteenth day of July, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, in as full and ample a manner as the same are possessed and enjoyed by the people of the said last mentioned territory.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That from and after the establishment of the aforesaid government, it shall not be lawful for any person or persons to import or bring into the said Mississippi territory, from any port or place, without the limits of the United States, or to cause or procure to be so imported or brought, or knowingly to aid or assist in so importing or bringing any slave or slaves, and that every person so offending, and being thereof convicted before any court within the said territory, having competent jurisdiction, shall forfeit and pay for each and every slave so imported or brought, the sum of three hundred dollars; one moiety for the use of the United States, and the other moiety for the use of the person or persons who shall sue for the same; and that every slave, so imported or brought,
shall thereupon become entitled to, and receive his or her freedom.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the sum of ten thousand dollars be, and hereby is appointed, for the purpose of enabling the President of the United States to carry into effect the provisions of this act; and that the said sum be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. UNITED STATES, Approved, April 7, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
To continue in force, the act, intitled "an act prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition; and for encouraging the importation thereof."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the first, second, third and fourth sections of the act, intitled "An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition; and for encouraging the importation thereof," be, and are hereby continued in force for one year from and after the present session of Congress, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the fifth section of the said act, except so much thereof as relates to the importation of sulphur and salt-petre, be, and is hereby continued in force for one year from and after the fourteenth day of June next, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer: and that so much of the said fifth section as relates to the importation of sulphur and salt-petre, be, and is hereby continued in force for one year from and after the fourteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress thereafter and no longer.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. UNITED STATES, Approved, April 7, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
To continue in force for a limited time, a part of an act, intitled "An act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, stills, wines, and teas."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the thirteenth section of the act passed on the fifth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, and intitled "an act making further provision for securing and collecting the duties on foreign and domestic distilled spirits, stills, wines and teas" be, and the same hereby is continued in force, until the end of the first session of the sixth Congress.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. UNITED STATES, Approved, April 7, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That to satisfy the claims of certain persons claiming lands under the resolutions of Congress, of the twenty-third of Aprl, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, and the thirteenth of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, as refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, the Secretary of the Department of War, be, and is hereby authorised and directed to give notice in one or more of the public papers of each of the States of Vermont, Massachusetts, New-York, New-Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, to all persons having claims under the said resolutions, to transmit to the war-office, within two years after the passing of this act, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no other persons shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act, than those of the following descriptions, or their widows and heirs, viz.—First—those heads of families, and single persons, and not members of any such families, who were residents in one of the provinces aforesaid, prior to the fourth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, and who abandoned their settlements, in consequence of their having given aid to the United Colonies or States, in the revolutionary war against Great-Britain, or with intention to give such aid, and continued in the United States, or in their service, during the said war, and did not return to reside in the dominions of the king of Great-Britain, prior to the twenty-fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. Secondly—the widows and heirs of all such persons as were actual residents, as aforesaid, and died within the United States, or in their service, during the said war: And thirdly, all persons who were members of families at the time of their coming into the United States, and who, during the war, entered into their service.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the proof of the several circumstances necessary to entitle the applicants to the benefits of this act, may be taken before a judge of the supreme or district court of the United States, or a judge of the supreme or superior court, or the first justice or first judge of the court of common-pleas or county court of any State.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That at the expiration of fifteen months from and after the passing of this act, and from time to time thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary
for the Department of War, to lay such evidence of claims as he may have received, before the Secretary and Comptroller of the Treasury, and with them, proceed to examine the testimony, and give their judgment what quantity of land ought to be allowed to the individual claimants, in proportion to the degree of their respective services, sacrifices and sufferings, in consequence of their attachment to the cause of the United States; allowing to those of the first class, a quantity not exceeding one thousand acres; and to the last class, a quantity not exceeding one hundred, making such intermediate classes as the resolutions aforesaid, and distributive justice, may, in their judgment require, and make report thereof, to Congress. And in case any such claimant shall have sustained such losses and sufferings, or performed such services for the United States, that he cannot justly be classed in any one general class, a separate report shall be made of his circumstances, together with the quantity of land that ought to be allowed him, having reference to the foregoing ratio: Provided, that in considering what compensation ought to be made by virtue of this act, all grants, except military grants, which may have been made by the United States, or individual States, shall be considered at the just value thereof, at the time the same were made, respectively, either in whole or in part, as the case may be, a satisfaction to those who may have received the same: Provided also, that no claim under this act, shall be assignable until after report made to Congress, as aforesaid, and until the said lands be granted to the person entitled to the benefit of this act.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That all claims, in virtue of the said resolutions of Congress, which shall not be exhibited as aforesaid, within the time by this act limited, shall forever thereafter be barred.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. UNITED STATES, Approved, April 7, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SICK AND DISABLED SEAMEN.
TUESDAY, April 10. The bill for the relief of sick and disabled Seamen (which provides that every Seaman belonging to the United States, shall pay twenty cents a month out of his wages for the relief of Sailors in distress, and for the erection of hospitals) having been read the third time, and the question on passing being put,
MR. SEWALL said, he was unwilling to say any thing against this bill; but the passing of it would be attended with many inconveniences and objections which ought to be mentioned. He allowed the objections principally applied to the part of the Union from whence he came, where provision is already made for sick and disabled persons of every description, sailors as well as others, with which every person in the community is charged. Seamen in that quarter, therefore, now pay their full proportion of money for public charity; and if they were again to be called upon by this act, they would be made to pay in two different ways for the same object, without any advantage to themselves, because they are already entitled to relief in case of sickness or disability. But if this was not the case, he doubted the propriety of taxing seamen only for the support of what ought to be considered as a public charity. He thought the laws of reason and charity called upon the public at large in support of unfortunate men of this description, and that the burden ought not exclusively to be laid upon them. We have, said he, no common feeling with these men; the tax will fall upon no member of this house, but will be exclusively drawn from the earnings of a small part of the community, who, in all probability, will receive no advantage from it for fifty years to come, as large and splendid buildings must first be erected, in order to exhibit to the world a specimen of Public Charity. Nothing of this kind was to be seen in any part of the country; but this class of persons was nevertheless provided for. Neither native or foreigner were there sick without care and relief being afforded him. It was difficult, therefore, to conceive upon what reasonable ground the seamen of his State could be called upon to contribute to a fund of this kind. The only reason which had been assigned was, that the New England seamen frequently visited the Southern States, where if they were taken sick, there was no provision for their relief. He hoped those States would provide relief for such unfortunate persons; if not, sailors must go there as they go into Foreign Countries.
Much reliance, Mr. S. said, had been laid on the example of England, where it was said similar establishments existed. But those establishments were begun by the grants of individuals, and a particular class of seamen, those employed in the Navy, merely contributed to their current expenses—so that the two cases were very different. He hoped, therefore, the bill would not pass.
MR. PRINCE was sorry to differ from his friend from Massachusetts on this subject. He had hoped the objections which he had before stated to the principle of this bill would, by this time, have been removed. The gentleman had before stated, that his principal objection to this bill arose from there being already provision made in the Eastern States for the relief of sick and disabled seamen. It was then stated in reply, that provided the law did bear a little hard upon that State, from their known federal disposition, it was hoped, as it would operate a general benefit to the Union, it would not be objected to. But it was then shewn, and he would repeat it, that the law could not bear hard upon them. If there is a provision at present made in Massachusetts for persons of this description, it must be a burden upon the people there; and if, after the passing of this law, that burden be removed, it would certainly be beneficial to the citizens of that State in general, though it may be a tax upon the seamen.
The gentleman from Massachusetts had also spoken against the general utility of the measure. He said it was taxing a particular description of men for a general object; on the contrary, he thought it only reasonable and equitable that these persons should pay for the benefit which they were themselves to receive, and that it would be neither just nor fair for other persons to pay it. But he believed if the subject was farther looked into, it would be found that the seamen would not pay the
tax themselves, as it would come to be considered as wages, and by that means become a general tax, as the Merchant who would have to pay it, would lay it upon his merchandise. But the gentleman says, this tax is to be appropriated to the building of large and splendid Hospitals. As far as he had considered the bill, he understood that the erection of hospitals was only a secondary object. Relief to distress is the first thing to be attended to; and if after affording this relief, the tax produces a sufficient surplus, it is to be employed in the erection of suitable—not large and splendid—buildings, as hospitals.
The gentleman had also said that the seamen of the Eastern States must rely upon provisions made for them by the Southern States in case of sickness, &c. or if no such provision was made, they must take the same chance as when they go into foreign countries. This observation does not apply, as the United States have made provision for their sick and disabled seamen in Foreign Countries by means of Consuls, which it is contemplated to make more efficient than it has heretofore been; but this is not the case in the Southern States. Seamen who are sick and disabled there, have only to rely upon private charity for support; and surely the Eastern States, which furnish at least three fifths of the seamen of the United States, are interested in providing some more certain support for their unfortunate citizens. All these circumstances considered, he trusted the bill would pass.
MR. LIVINGSTON said, the objections to this bill had arisen from two sources; its inequality as to different parts of the Union, and its inequality as to the persons upon whom it was to operate. On the first point, he thought such satisfactory answers had been given as had proved effectual. He was sorry it had not had that effect; but notwithstanding the pernicious opposition which this bill has received from the gentleman last up, he doubted not it would pass by a large majority. The inequality said to arise in its operation in different parts of the Union, was owing to provision having already been made in some states for the relief of sick and disabled seamen. But how, he asked, would this provision injure that part of the United States? Did not the gentleman see that the President had the power to appropriate money for the temporary relief of seamen, in the first instance? Of course, he would reimburse to the state of Massachusetts, or any other state, any sums of money expended for this purpose. The provision which the gentleman speaks of as being made for this description of persons, he supposed, was the common town charities, which, if they were to be reimbursed, the inequality which had been spoken of, would appear to be only imaginary. But if the inequality had existed, when the gentleman had seen the extreme utility of such a provision in other parts of the Union, he should have hoped he would have waived his objection.
In the city which he represented, Mr. L. said, they had also a provision of this kind. At Charleston, and, he believed at Philadelphia, similar support was afforded to persons of this description. In New-York, there were generally 300 sick and disabled seamen relieved in the course of a year, and he supposed an equal number might receive support from the institutions of the two other cities he had mentioned. Besides, the persons upon whom this inequality was stated to fall, ought not to make any violent objection to it, as they were themselves in the habit of receiving some small advantages from the Union, which ought to prevent a murmur at a provision like the present. They receive, said he, 76,000 dollars annually in bounties on their fishing vessels, though the duty on the salt used in curing their fish, which this bounty was given to counteract, does not amount to more than 30,000 dollars. Indeed, he did not believe the people themselves would object to the tax in question. If he knew any thing in the careless, honest nature of this class of men, they would not object to so trifling a sum as 20 cents a month for so valuable an object. A sailor, said he, is concerned only for the present, and is incapable of thinking of or attentive to future welfare; he is therefore a proper object for the care of government, and whilst he can provide an asylum for infirmity or old age, by the sacrifices of a few gills of rum, he will not scruple to do it.
But it was said this benefit could not accrue to sailors, for a number of years, as magnificent buildings must be first erected. Surely the gentleman from Massachusetts did not attend to the provisions of this bill, or else he wished to produce a false impression upon the committee. Nor was it customary for the gentleman to express his doubts about the Executive misusing any power placed in his hands. Surely he could not suppose that the President would expend the money raised by virtue of this act for the relief of distress, in the erection of magnificent buildings. For his own part, he could not believe any such thing; he believed the money would be properly applied, and no more be heard of the miseries of this class of men. And if any surplus remained, it would be expended in a frugal way, so as to conduce to the happiness and comfort of this class of men, and to the honour of the nation.
To be Sold by Auction, at the Coffee-House, at 6 o'clock, on the 1st May next,
A NOTE drawn by Michael Kraft, of the Custom-House, payable to William Love, chir-maker, 150, North Front Street, for 250 dollars, dated the 30th June 1797, due the 2d of Aug. but neglected to be presented or protected till the 18th August by the Bank of Pennsylvania, for which the Bank will become liable, if a jury independent of Banks can be found. April 13. *6t
A Young Man wanted. Good encouragement will be given to a young Man to go into the back country, who understands keeping accounts, writes a good hand, and who can be well recommended—None other need apply. Enquire at Mr. Fenn's office, No. 119 Chestnut-street. April 13. dtw
FRESH TEAS. MR. CHALK, INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he has opened a
TEA WAREHOUSE At his Circulating Library, No. 75 North Third Street, where he will be happy to execute their Orders for fine-flavoured IMPERIAL, HYSON, YOUNG HYSON, HYSON-SKIN, SOUCHONG & BOHEA TEAS, On moderate terms. Coffee, Chocolate and Loaf Sugar. April 13. m&ff
To be Let, (And possession given on the 1st of May) A genteel three story brick House, 22 feet front, and 40 feet deep, with back buildings and stables, at present in the tenure of Major Jackson. Enquire at 187 South Third Street. April 2. 5
NEW-THEATRE.
Mr. FRANCIS's Night.
THIS EVENING, April 13, Will be presented, a celebrated Comedy, in five acts (not performed these three years) called, THE DESERTED DAUGHTER. [Written by Thomas Holcroft, Author of the Road to Ruin, &c.]
As performing at the Theatre, in Covent Garden, London, with universal approbation.
Mordent, Mr. Marshall. Chevril, Mr. Beare. Lennox, Mr. Fox. Item, Mr. Francis. Grime, Mr. Harwood. Clement, Mr. Warrell, jun. Donald, Mr. Warren. Joanna, Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. Sarfnet, Mrs. Francis. Mrs. Enfield, Mrs. L'Estrange. Betty, Mrs. Docty. Lady Ann, Mrs. Metty. End of the Comedy.
"DASH ON—KEEP MOVING," AN EPILOGUE, in the character of YOUNG RAPID—Mr. Harwood.
After which A MEDLEY PANTOMIME, consisting of Singing, Dancing, Dialogues, Spectacle, and Feats of Activity, called the RIVAL HARLEQUINS; Or, "If two Men ride upon one Horse one must be behind."
In the course of the Pantomime will be introduced a variety of Transformations, and a display of Scenery, particularly
A VIEW OF THE DELAWARE. And the UNITED STATES' NEW FRIGATE At anchor; and a dance of Sailors; with Molloney's Jig—By Mr. Warrell, jun.
THE FALLING PORTICO. THE BOOK CASE TRICK, With a Comic Dialogue, between two Clowns. Clowns, Messrs. Blisset and Francis.
THE MAGIC POST, &c. CHARACTERS, Harlequin Lightfoot, Mr. Warrell, jun. (Being his first appearance in the character of Harlequin)
Harlequin Mum, Mr. Francis. Pantaloon, Mr. Hunter. Scaramouch, Mr. T. Warrell. Magician, Mr. Warrell. Clown, Mr. Blisset. Thomaso, (With Feats of Activity) Mr. Doctor. Duenna, Mrs. Doctor. Columbine, (with a Song in Character) Miss Milbourne.
The whole to conclude with A Piqueque View of the Falls of NIAGARA.
And a display of GROUND AND LOFTY TUMBLING, with many new Postures and Equilibriums—By Sig. Doctor. He will drink a glass of Wine backwards, in a surprising manner, beating a drum at the same time, and likewise run up a plank, 15 feet high, off which he will throw a Somersault, and discharge a Pistol in each hand at the same time.
Tickets to be had at the usual places, and of Mr. Francis, No. 70, North Eighth Street.
Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE's Night.
TOMORROW EVENING, April 14, Will be presented (by desire) the TRAGEDY of The EARL OF ESSEX.
Essex, Mr. Fennell. Southampton, Marshall. Burleigh, Warren. Lieutenant of the Tower, Warrell. Rutland, Mrs. Merry. Nottingham, Mrs. Francis. Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Morris. Between the 3d and 4th acts of the Tragedy, a favorite Ballet Dance (composed by Mr. Byrne) called,
THE BOUQUET. By Mr. Byrne, Mr. J. Warrell, Miss Milbourne, and Mrs. Byrne, &c.
To which will be added, a Pantomime, never performed here (under the direction of Mr. Byrne) called,
THE ORIGIN OF HARLEQUIN; Or, Commencement of Folly.
Harlequin, (for that night only) Mr. Byrne—Percy, Mr. Doctor—Pantaloon, Mr. Lavaney—Beau, Mr. J. Warrell—King of the Gypsies, Mr. Warren—and Columbine, Mrs. Byrne. Faith, Mrs. Warrell—Hope, Mrs. Francis—Charity, Mrs. Harding—Justice, Mrs. Morris—Mercy, Mrs. Oldmixon—Temperance, Miss L'Estrange—Hymen, master Byrne.
In the course of the Pantomime Mr. Byrne will Fly from the back of the Gallery to the further end of the Stage.
A short description of part of the Scenery and Plot of the PANTOMIME.
First Scene. A Barn—Gypsy glory or plenty from thievings, a Monkey and old rags, the composition of Harlequin, whose legs, arms, head, and body jump out of a boiling pot, and when put together, (O Strange!) will run, jump, sink, swim, and fly through the cubicle pantomime.
2d Scene. Pantaloon's house—Folly and Fashion in love—most Money carries the day—which obliges Harlequin to change the Scene to a GRAND SALOON, and himself into OLD SCRATCH: plays the fiddle, and merry tricks at the Wedding: at last runs away with the Bride over a Mountainous Country on Horseback—purued by Pantaloon, Clowns, Percy, Beau being hung from his horse, puts an end to the chaps.
8th Scene. Confusion at Dinner, the Company in Pique, Harlequin's flight through the roof of the House, and over a Church Steeple: but at last he's thumped and creeps into a bottle: turns himself into a Statue and performs many attitudes as a GLADIATOR. In the 12th Scene Harlequin will show us what we must all come to.
13th Scene. To be avoided, "or Good may come from evil," "tis Woman that seduces all Mankind." 14th Scene,
The Cave of VICE. Columbine surrounded by all the Vices—is in great danger, but Heaven propitious to her prayers changes this loathsome Den to
The Temple of VIRTUE, Where Faith, Hope, Charity, and the rest of the Virtues, with their attributes stand arrayed in robes of white, with the Nuptials of Harlequin & Columbine, Attended by HYMEN and the GRACES. The whole to conclude by half past 10 o'clock. Tickets to be had at the usual places, and of Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, corner of Second and Dock Streets.
On Monday the favorite Comedy of the BELLES STRATAGEM, and the Musical farce of the HIGHLAND REEL—for the Benefit of Mr. MARSHALL. 15th Mr. Warren's Night on Wednesday next.

By yesterday's Mail.
NEW-YORK, April 11.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Falmouth, to his friend in this city, dated February 13, 1798.
"We are all very busy in getting ready to oppose the French, who are undoubtedly preparing to invade us—the whole of this country is in arms—we are all soldiers—I am myself an ensign in a corps, under the name of Falmouth Independent Volunteers—we cloathe and arm ourselves, and serve without pay; there are great numbers of companies formed on the same plan. Should the French come, they will meet quite a different reception from what they may expect. This nation seems now to be more united than ever; every man now takes his PURSE in one hand, and the SWORD in the other; and the voluntary contributions are so numerous and so large, that there is no doubt but that the act of parliament lately passed for increasing the assessed taxes, will be rendered null by the subscriptions exceeding the money wanted to enable us to repel the efforts of our enemies. One mercantile house in Manchester subscribed 35,000l. the Bank of England 200,000l. the officers and crews of one of our frigates have subscribed 2,000l. &c. Indeed our sailors and soldiers subscribe most liberally, and accompany their donations with letters highly expressive of their generosity and loyalty. The Lord Mayor of London opened a meeting for receiving subscriptions, and in a few hours 40,535l. 3s. 6d. was subscribed by 228 persons. It is impossible for me to describe to you the enthusiasm of the people on this occasion; and, instead of desponding looks, the features are brightened up, and seem to be expressive of a will, rather than a dread, to face the enemy. For my own part, my friend, I cannot say I have a wish to see them; for, although I am persuaded in my own mind that their attempts will be frustrated, yet by their coming, a great deal of other mischief done. However, firmly trusting that Providence will order every thing right, I make myself easy, and neither wish to see the enemy, nor dread their coming. This little town surcharges upwards of 1000 in arms, who are in general possession of property. If it is my fate to fall in battle, do not believe, until you are well assured of it, that the shot entered my back."
It appears by the papers, that there are in England, 23,000 French prisoners, and only 4000 English prisoners in France. The king of Prussia has agreed to the cession of his possessions on the left bank of the Rhine to France. The French government is seriously employed in preparing for the descent on England—there have been sent provisionally to the coasts of the channel and the ocean, 40 demi-brigades of infantry, 2 regiments of cavalry, 2 do. of foot artillery, 20 of horse do. 4 companies of artificers, 4 do. of pioneers, 2 battalions of sappers, 2 corps of pontoon men, all commanded by 18 generals of division, 47 generals of brigade, and 20 adjutant-generals; among which are Berthier, Kilmaine, Mareseot, Kleber, Championet, Massena, Serrurier, Victor, Laine, Vieux, Vanlome, Nicheport, Ney, and ad. general Heudeux—all the flower of the armies. Kleber has the command of the right wing of the army of England, which is to stretch from Calais to the North of the Scheldt. A corps of French and Batavians is likewise to assemble at Flushing.
EDINBURGH, Jan. 28.
On the 6th inst. we mentioned that a few American students at Edinburgh, had subscribed 25 guineas for the use of the French prisoners in the castle. When the money was transmitted to them, it was accompanied with the following letter:—
To the prisoners of war in the Castle of Edinburgh.
CITIZENS,
The Americans of the University of Edinburgh had no sooner heard of your misfortunes, than they pities you; they had no sooner heard of your wants, than they resolved to attempt the alleviation of them.
Born in a peaceful land, where the sword has been converted into the ploughshare, unaccustomed to those scenes which have been so often exhibited throughout Europe, their feelings must be acute when they behold the miserable condition to which many of their fellow-creatures are reduced by the fate of war.
We sympathize with you in your sufferings; we sympathize with all those who are condemned, not only to the loss of the gift of nature, their liberties, but whose captivity must be embittered by the policy of nations.
We regret that our situation in a foreign country, rendered critical by the unhappy disturbances which exist through Europe, prevents our displaying that liberality towards you, which we should otherwise do.
We ardently hope that the small sum our finances has allowed us to contribute, will afford a temporary relief to your immediate wants.
Accept of it, then, and esteem it as the gift of men who have hearts to feel, and whose wish it will ever be, to relieve the distresses of their fellow-creatures.
In this manner we think it incumbent on ourselves to inform you, and publicly to declare, that the conduct of the gentlemen whom we necessarily consult as to the distribution of this subscription, deserves your thanks and ours, for the liberality of sentiment they have displayed, and the ready compliance they gave to our performing a duty of humanity.
We sincerely wish that a speedy termination of the war which has existed for several years in Europe, may restore you and all who are placed in a similar situation, to the enjoyment of liberty.
And we look forward with pleasure, to the happy moment when agriculture and commerce will again assume their superiority, and the din of war be no more heard.
Signed by a few American students at the University of Edinburgh.
ANSWER.
Gentlemen,
The French prisoners are penetrated with the most lively gratitude for your beneficence. What pleasure does it afford them to find men humane and generous enough to take part in their misfortunes!
O! that I could express the lively sensations which your benevolence has excited among these unfortunate victims of the fate of war. They all look up to you as to a father since you have in a manner restored them to life. Their gratitude will be without bounds. They will live in future only to learn from your example the happiness and sweet satisfaction which those experience who relieve the distresses of suffering humanity. Receive this testimony of our full acknowledgment. It is so lively, that our faculties are not able to express to you all we feel.
We have the honor to be, with respect, the French prisoners of war in the Castle of Edinburgh. PREBION, Surgeon.
PARIS, (3 Pluviose) January 22.
M. Cabarrus, ambassador from Spain,
will not be recognized by the Directory in that capacity. Some say this refusal has been concerted with the Court of Spain, or approved by it. Others observe that M. Cabarrus was born in France, and that if Frenchmen become foreigners by naturalization, were admitted to represent in France as diplomatic agents, it might happen that we would see at Paris, Emigrants, Plenipotentiaries, Ministers, Consuls, &c.
The alarms entertained by the city of Hamburg, had been rapidly diffused over all the north of Germany. It appears that they were destitute of foundation. It is asserted, that the Directory returned for answer to the Prussian minister, on his demanding an explanation on this subject, that the French government would never violate its engagements, and that they were justly surprised at a supposition almost insulting.—The Prince of Brunswick, commander of the Prussian army in Westphalia, has returned to his own states.— Bien Inforsee.
4 Pluviose, Jan. 23.
The corvette, the Volant, which carried out the deputies to Cayenne has returned. The persons transported are all in good health, and the corvette, in the way home, took an English vessel. It is not true that Barthelemy is dead.— Redacteur.
Citizen Joseph Buonaparte, ambassador of the Republic to Rome, has arrived at Paris.
As the Dutch, after the lapse of three years, have not been able to agree upon a Constitution, it is said that one has been drawn up at Paris calculated to reconcile the views of the different parties, to secure the independence and prosperity of the Batavian republic, and to give it a firm and energetic government capable of rendering their alliance useful to us. This plan, it is said, is to be presented to the committee of the constitution of the Batavian assembly, with an invitation to take it as it is, or to make it the basis of their plan. Danou and Chenier were its principal authors.
M. Ochs, Envoy from Basle to Paris has addressed to his constituents a letter which will form an epoch in the annals of Switzerland. In giving them for the last time the title of Magnificent and Gracious lords, he invites them to declare that their authority is at an end and for his part he renounces all hereditary privileges. He concludes with these words. 'The more I am hated by aristocracy, the more I esteem myself.' The inhabitants of the canton of Basle, on their part, claim liberty as a right which they hold from God and Nature. 'The Bible and Reason teach us, say they, "that all people have a right to form laws for themselves, and to choose their own magistrates—none but those whom we have elected can govern us by the grace of God."
January 24.
The preparations at Toulon, Brest, Dunkirk, and other ports in building and repairing vessels of different kinds, are carried on with so much activity as may prove to our enemies that the plan of an invasion is not a vain threat. General Brune, appointed ambassador to Naples, has not accepted that mission. He will command the first division of the army of England. A report has been circulated here, that the Pope by advice of the sacred college, has resigned to the King of Naples all his temporal authority, under an idea, that by these means he can avoid the threatened hostilities, and prevent the displacement of his divine power. This report however, needs confirmation. It appears by the message of the Cisalpine Republic, that the army of the new Republic amounts to 2000 men.
14 Pluviose, February 2.
The assembly of Bishops at Paris have published a pastoral letter, exhorting the Catholics to contribute towards the expenses of the descent upon England.
A courier from Italy brings the intelligence from gen. Berthier, dated Macerata only 28 leagues from Rome. The Cisalpine troops were farther advanced, and are at the disposal of the French Republic, and commanded by the companions of Buonaparte.
From Milan, gen. Berthier has written the following letter to the generals commanding the divisions of the army of Italy returning to France:
"GENERAL,
"The divisions which you command are proceeding to France, destined to act against England. Tell the soldiers under your orders that they have gained the admiration of the universe as well for their military exploits as for their ardent patriotism. Inform them that there yet remains for them to achieve the highest pitch of admiration, that of meriting the distinction to be made between the soldier who combats for liberty and him who fights to serve the interests of a master."
The central administration of the department of the Seine at Paris, published on the 3d of February with the greatest solemnity, in all the streets of the commune, the proclamation respecting the loan of 80 millions for the expedition against England.—
The members of the department, with those of the different municipalities, justices of the peace, &c. clad in tri-coloured robes, formed a numerous and august procession.
The etats-majors and different corps of troops on foot, as well as on horseback escorted them; and a black standard of immense size, borne by mariners dressed in black, presented this inscription in black letters—"Descent upon England!" A band of music, by striking up patriotic airs inflamed the general enthusiasm, and the universal cry was—"Live the republic! and may England perish!"
LONDON, February 10.
Letters from Copenhagen, of the 15th ult. mention the warlike preparations which were carrying on by the court of Denmark. The object of them is stated to be the formation of a cordon on the Elbe, in order to preserve the neutrality of the Danish possessions in Germany.
Letters from Hamburg say, that M. Michel Mechant to the court of Russia, has invented a machine to go without horses. It can be wound up to any pace, from a walk to a gallop. It is so made as to turn with facility, and stop at the will of the driver.
It is with great satisfaction we witness the general enthusiasm which now seems to prevail in every part of the country, and among all descriptions of persons, both civil and military, to come forward in support of the state at the present crisis. This generous spirit has already had the effect of raising the funds near 1 per cent. and certainly if the subscriptions are carried to any great extent, they will very much facilitate Mr. Pitt's plan of finance for raising the remainder of the supplies for the present year on good terms for the public. Accordingly, the loan is put off till the next month; and the sum to be raised by it is uncertain.
The following letter from the honest tars on board the Argonaut, deserves notice for the downright and manly spirit it exhibits against the enemies of old England:—
Argonaut, Jan. 31.
SIR,
"We the seamen and marines of his majesty's ship Argonaut, under your command, desire to give you each man out of our wages, to drive before us into the sea all French scoundrels, and other blackguards that would take their parts. We are your faithful servants,
"John Mitchel, boatwains' mate, for self and ship's company.
"Alexander Hean, sergeant, for self and party.
"God save the King.
"Lieut. P. J. Hue, commanding his majesty's ship Argonaut."
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, April 13.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of citizens of the city of Philadelphia, district of Southwark and Northern Liberties, held at Dunwoody's tavern on the evening of the 12th April, 1798,
Colonel GURNEY in the chair. It was Resolved unanimously, As the sense of this meeting, that the information contained in the Dispatches from the Envoys Extraordinary from the United States at Paris, to the Secretary of State, is of a nature to excite universal alarm throughout America, and to call for the unanimous and energetic support of the people in aid of the government of the United States.
Resolved unanimously, That the measures pursued by the President of the United States to restore harmony between the United States and the Republic of France and to establish a permanent and good understanding between the two nations, as the same are specified in the instructions from the Envoys Extraordinary, have been wise, just, liberal and sincere; and entitle him to the grateful acknowledgments of his country.
Resolved unanimously, That an Address and Memorial expressive of the sentiments contained in the foregoing resolutions be prepared, to be signed by the Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, and to be presented to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the United States.
Resolved, That the following gentlemen be a committee to prepare the address and that they report the same as soon as prepared to this meeting, viz.
Joseph Thomas, Andrew Bayard, Samuel Wheeler, Joshua Humphreys, Henry Pratt, Levi Hollingsworth, and Joseph North.
The committee retired accordingly and after some time returned with the form of an address which was read and unanimously agreed to. Another committee were appointed to circulate the same for the signatures of the citizens.
The meeting at Dunwoody's last evening was large and respectable—citizens of almost every profession attended; the business was conducted with the utmost harmony. But one sentiment appeared to animate every mind—a firm resolution to rally round the government, and to support the constituted authorities in every measure proposed for the protection and defence of the rights and independence of the United States.
Many were present, who have heretofore greatly differed in political opinions.
Upon this important occasion, laying aside all local politics and party views, they came forward and joined in the unanimous vote.
May Americans ever thus rally round their own standard when their country calls.
By the latest accounts we learn that the American Envoys extraordinary had not left France on the third of February—and that affairs remained at that period in statu quo.
Our French patriots will not surely charge our government with precipitancy and want of patience.
Yesterday the House of Representatives of the United States went into a Committee of the whole on the State of the Union, and took under consideration the resolution proposing additional companies of artillery and engineers; when, after a debate of some length, an amendment was agreed to, to strike out the word companies, and to insert a regiment, 55 members being in favor of it. The resolution was then agreed to as amended, 61 members voting for it. The resolution reported at the same time, for the purchase of cannon, arms and am-
munition was next taken up; but owing to some information which had been called for from the proper department, not having been received (which came in before the house adjourned) the committee rose, reported the resolution agreed to and a bill was directed to be reported accordingly.
At a meeting of the incorporated humane society, April 4, 1798, the following gentlemen were elected Managers for the ensuing years viz.
Caspar Wilfar Charles Marshall Benjamin Say Jacob Shoemaker Robert Parilh Thomas Greaves Joseph Lownes William Young Samuel Pancraft, jun. Robert Coe Joseph Crokhaak Isaac Snowden, jun.
And at a meeting of the Managers, April 11 1798 the following officers were chosen:— President—Benjamin Say Inspectors—Samuel Pancraft, jun., Robert Coe Secretary—Charles Marshall. Treasurer—Christopher Marshall.
Extract of a letter from a mercantile House in London to his friend in this city, dated Feb. 5th, 1798.
"New instructions having been just issued to his majesty's ships and to privateers, which are interesting to you as neutrals, we take leave to furnish you a copy of the heads of them for your information."
"1st. That they shall bring in for adjudication all vessels, with their cargoes, that are laden with goods, the produce of any island or settlement belonging to France, Spain, or the United Provinces, and coming directly from any port of the said islands or settlements, to any port in Europe, not being a port of this kingdom, nor a port of that country, to which such ships, being neutral ships, shall belong.
"2d. That they shall bring in for lawful adjudication all ships, with their cargoes, that are laden with goods, the produce of the said islands or settlements, the property of which goods shall belong to subjects of France, Spain, or the United Provinces, to whatsoeover parts the same may belong.
"3d. That they shall seize all ships that shall be found attempting to enter any port of the said islands or settlements, that is, or shall be blockaded by the arms of his majesty, and shall send them in with their cargoes for adjudication,oes for adjudication, according to the terms of the second article of the former instructions bearing date the 8th day of June 1793.
"4th. That they shall seize all vessels laden wholly or in part with naval or military stores, bound to any port of the said islands or settlements, and shall send them into some convenient port belonging to his majesty, in order that they, together with their cargoes, may be proceeded against according to the rules of the law of nations."
No. I.
MR. FENNO,
I propose to commit my thoughts on the state of the warfare unhappily subsisting at present between France and America, to writing: If you have no objection to introduce them to public animadversion, I shall be obliged for your assistance in advancing my design, which is, to convince (if possible) the opposers of my sentiments of the fallacy of their own. Six months ago, my prejudices were so rooted in favor of France, that the events of the time could work no amelioration in my tenets; the subsequent exposition of the views of that government however, have operated a complete conviction of my error, and a dereliction of my partiality. An acknowledgment of this fact, may perhaps, add to the obligation of my former colleagues in politics, to listen to the truth: which (as your correspondent Eugenius observes) "will strike conviction to the king or the peasant!" I will add, that both the lovers of order, and the provokers of anarchy, discover, though the former only, will acknowledge the perception of it.
Without condemning the sentiments, I have held it is enough that I now grant the absurdity and criminality there would be in continuing to profess and express them. I would recommend candor, to those, who like me, have held French principles, before they wade in wickedness so far, "as to return, were tedious as go o'er," for there are some of my quondam friends, who are determined to prosecute their doctrine, to the annihilation of conscience. Not for these, but for such as are disposed to attend to reason, are my subsequent observations designed.
The conduct of France towards this country, has undergone a great transformation; the original ostensible excuse seems to be, that by our treaty with Great Britain, we have not sufficiently maintained our independence: and that we have stipulated for the performance of articles, that are inimical to the interest, and repugnant to our former compact with them.
It is not my intention to traverse the beaten tract of argument on the treaty with the former, but permit me to observe, that, as to the predication, that we have relinquished any part of our independence, it cannot avail them, supposing it to be true; since no nation has a right to complain of any treaty, which does not affect her: If we had yielded our rights; degraded our honor; if we had borne with indifference the aggressions of the English, and made no application for redress; if our minister had been treated ignominiously by Britain, and we were passive, the French would have no right to interfere.
In respect to the next general objection, namely, that by the treaty we have injured them, it would be a good one, if founded in fact, for "a nation in fulfilling what it owes to itself, is not permitted to forget its duties to others." But let the advocates for this plea, peruse the instrument itself, article 25th, "nothing in this treaty contained shall, however, be construed or operate contrary to former and existing public treaties with other sovereigns or states." I
hope no man that attends to this, will confess himself to be a disciple of Hudibras, who says that any one
"Convinced against his will."
"Is of the same opinion still."
The correspondence of our two ministers Jay and Monroe, which may be seen in Sepio's investigation of the conduct of the latter (No. 7.) will greatly illuminate the subject. Ye malcontents of America, divert the corrupt coiffe of your present political employment, to the examination of this most excellent book.
ARISTIDES.
MARRIED—On Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Mergan J. Rhee, Mr. Thomas W. Ulrick, son of the Rev. Dr. Ulrick, to Miss Hannah Taylor, both of this city.
Extract of a letter dated on board the ship Charlotte (from Guadalupe for New-York) off the Capes of Delaware, April 2.
"We arrived here after a fine passage of 13 days; nothing particular happened us, except a French privateer firing three volleys of musketry into us. The ship Pigeon has been taken by a French privateer, retaken by a British frigate, and carried into Antigua.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
   ARRIVED  SHIPS  FROM  TIME       Ship Elizabeth, Falley.  Batavia  125     Hope, Youngusband.  St. John's  10     Superior, Pollard.  New-York  4     Brig Bee, Hanlon.  Boucaux  70     Pegasus, Nesbitt.  Bermuda  7     Emerprize, Norris.  Jamaica  10     Schr. Fancy, Painter.  New-Providence  14     John, Daggett.  Boston  15     Sloop New-Jersey, Meble.  do.  17     Caroline.  New-York  10     Mary, M'Hommedieu.  do.  11     Zou, Crane.  do.  4     Dolphin, Hall.  do.  6     Lively, Pease.  Nantucket  7     The Phoenix, capt. Grace left at Amsterdam, the brig Fair Hebe, Eldridge, and brig Clarissa, Brewton, of this port, to sail for Boston in four weeks. The brig Amiable Creole, capt. Story, failed from Rotterdam for this port the latter end of January. Capt. Grace, on the 3d of April, spoke the brig Sally, capt. Jenkins of Boston, out 7 days from Savannah for Cowes, then in lat. 40, long. 59. Brig Orlando, from Boston, is below. Schr. William and Joseph, Rhodes, from Boston to this port, has put into Newport. Brig Jefferson, Norris, and schr. Experiment, Maxwell, from hence, are arrived at St. Croix.
A vessel three days from the Capes of Delaware, saw, on the 6th of March, the wreck of the copper-bottomed schr. Isabella, of this port, with her mails, spars, sails &c. floating along side, and no person on board.
Captain Langdon left at Kingston, the 10th ult. the brig Porga, capt. Well, off and for this port to sail in three days.
The Bremen brig Christian, capt. Poppin, from hence to Bremen, taken by the French and sent into Paimbol, has been liberated and since arrived at Hamburgdismasted.
The brig Lavinia, capt. Casin, of this port, has arrived at Hamburg from Baltimore.
The ship Enterprize, capt. Norris, from hence to Hamburg, has put into Dover. The British Packet Princess Charlotte, 23 days from New-York, arrived at Falmouth the 29th of January last.
The ship Draper, Mark Collins, master, bound from New-York to Dublin, was, on the 15th of January, about 60 leagues west of Cape Clear, captured by a French privateer, of 22 nine pounders, and 230 men. They took all the Draper's crew, except the mate, and put them on board the privateer, plundered the cabin of all its furniture and stores, robbed the captain and crew of most of their cloaths, and ordered the Draper for Nantz; five days afterwards she was re-captured by the Nymph frigate, and sent into Plymouth. While the Draper was in possession of the French, there was a gale of wind, which carried away her caboose, boats, and every thing that was on deck, and the French rascals suffered her sails to blow to shatters from the yards, for want of being for'd. When she got into Plymouth there was three feet water in her hold. On the 23d of Jan. the Melampus frigate captured the above mentioned privateer, and towed her into Plymouth where they restored capt. Collins and his crew to the Draper.
BALTIMORE, April 10.
A fire broke out this morning between the hours of three and four, near the Centre market, in the house occupied as a store by Mr. Mirande. It had made such progress before it was discovered, that Mr. Mirande was considerably burnt, and with difficulty escaped from the flames. Fortunately the morning was still and calm, or the destructive element must otherwise have spread devastation far and wide, and baffled all human skill and efforts to check its impetuous course. By the well directed exertions of the fire-companies and other citizens, three houses only sustained material injury. Amongst the sufferers, Mr. Stirling is the greatest, though Mr. Mirande must feel his loss the most sensibly, as we understand he was not able to save more than the shirt on his back—every article in his store was laid in ashes. Mr. Townsend, who, with his wife, was absent from home, lost his front house—but almost all his floor and household goods were saved.
This unfortunate affair, from the best information we can collect, commenced in the chamber of Mr. Mirande, who fell asleep and left the candle burning. To many other numerous instances, what a powerful one is this, of the impropriety and danger arising from this practice!—Who, after this, can attempt it!