Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-05-15 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1771.
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 15, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For Sale, or Charter.
THE SHIP LIBERTY, LAYING AT Vine Street Wharf...
JUST ARRIVED,
In the brig Gaylord, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins. A quantity of SALT...
For Sale, at the Stores of the Sub-
scribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted...
FOR SALE.
295 boxes white } Havannah Sugar, 107 do. brown }
FOR SALE.
The said Brig for sale, And may take in immediately after discharged.
For Hamburg,
THE SHIP DOMINICK TERRY, John Fleming, Master.
A Country Seat.
TO BE LET for the summer season or by the year, the greater part of a large House...
A Premium of 100 Dollars
WILL be paid by the Bank of Pennsylvania, for such Plan of a Banking House...
For Sale,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, NO. 10, CHESTNUT STREET, 11 Casks of Carolina Indigo...
VIRGINIA TOBACCO.
WALKER & KENNEDY, No. 73, South Front Street. HAVE FOR SALE, 50 Hogsheads Virginia Tobacco...
Horses on Sale.
Several valuable Horses to be Sold, Which are perfectly well broke for either Ladies or Gentlemen...
FRESH TEAS.
MR. CHALK, INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he has opened a TEA WAREHOUSE...
HEALTH OFFICE.
Extract of an act to alter and amend the Health Laws of this Commonwealth, passed 4th April 1798.
Treasury Department,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury...
OLIVER WOLCOTT,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Germantown and Reading Turnpike Road Company.
THE Subscribers Commissioners, appointed by an Act of Assembly of this Commonwealth...
NEW TEA WAREHOUSE.
THE Subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and the public, that he has opened a Store for the sale of all kinds of TEAS...
A Morning School,
From six to eight o'clock, is opened at The New School Room, Back of No. 147, in Chestnut Street...
MILITARY ACADEMY.
THE Public are most respectfully informed, that a Military Academy is opened in the Northern Liberties...
Military Colours.
Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 50, South Fourth, next to Chestnut Street...
NOTICE.
P.S. Gentlemen in town and country, wishing for a supply of Colours and Drums...
NOTICE.
HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our professional abilities...
ROBERT FIELD,
MINIATURE PAINTER, Has removed to No. 106, Walnut Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
FOR SALE.
SEVERAL very elegant Situations for Summer Retreats, three and a half miles from the Court House...
FOR SALE.
THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown...
FOR SALE.
Two three story Brick Houses with convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street...
TO RENT.
A good three story House, TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen...
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the 7th of April, a Negro Man, named Olufere, perhaps he may pass by the name of Glasgow...
A Good Cook—also a Man
Servant who understands House work. None but of good character need apply—Enquire at this office.
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
THE Subscribers being the six persons first named in the Letters Patent, issued by the Governor...
A Person
Properly qualified, by applying at the Office of this Gazette, may meet with a Situation as a School Master.
TO BE LET,
And Possession given Immediately. THAT well known stand called, Small's tavern, sign of the Black-horse at the east end of Bedford.
The following Certificates of FUNDED DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES
Forwarded for London by the ship William Penn, Captain Josiah, which has been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost, viz:
The following Certificates of Shares
IN the North American Land Company, standing on the Books of said Company in the name of Daniel Lister...
FOR SALE.
THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown...
FOR SALE.
Two three story Brick Houses with convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street...
TO RENT.
A good three story House, TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen...
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the 7th of April, a Negro Man, named Olufere, perhaps he may pass by the name of Glasgow...
A Good Cook—also a Man
Servant who understands House work. None but of good character need apply—Enquire at this office.
Washington, Commissioners Office,
7th May, 1798. THE Commissioners will receive proposals until the 20th of June next, for building in the City of Washington...
BRANDY.
The Cargo of the Danish Brig Concord, FROM CETTE, Will commence landing this day, at Smith's Wharf.
IMPORTED,
In the Brig BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, from Bourdeaux, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Claret in casks...
FOR SALE,
Two three story Brick Houses with convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water street...
TO RENT.
A good three story House, TWO rooms on each floor, with a convenient Kitchen...
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the 7th of April, a Negro Man, named Olufere, perhaps he may pass by the name of Glasgow...
A Good Cook—also a Man
Servant who understands House work. None but of good character need apply—Enquire at this office.

SALES AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY next, the 16th inst. at 11 o'clock, will be sold by Auction, on board the Brig. Pennsylvania, at Walnut Street wharf—about 1000 bushels Cadiz SALT. FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers.
To be sold at Public Vendue, At No. 251, Market Street, on Friday, 18th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
A VARIETY OF Household and Kitchen Furniture, CONSISTING of Beds, Bedsteads, Chests of Drawers, Sofas, Dining Tables, Card Tables, round ends, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Hand Irons, Side Boards, Carpets, patent glass Lamps, a good roasting Jack, a large Book Case with doors and drawers, &c. &c. &c. The above are the property of a family removing to the country, and are all in good order. EDWARD FOX, Auctioneer.
Will be sold for Cash, At eight o'clock on the Evening of MONDAY the eleventh day of June next, at the Merchants' Coffee house in Philadelphia, if not previously disposed of at private sale.
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF Valuable patented LAND, In the county of Glynn, in the State of Georgia, and the counties of Bath and Randolph in the State of Virginia, 7000 acres at the head of St. Simon's Sound and confluence of Turtle and Altamaha rivers, adjoining the commons of the town of Brunswick. 4000 acres on the Great Satilla and on the head waters of the Little Satilla, adjoining lands of Wm McIntosh, John Howell, & Ferdinand O'Neal. 2500 acres on Great Satilla, adjoining lands of Freeman Lewis and John Howell. 4000 acres in Bath county, on both sides of Green Briar River, adjoining lands of Jacob Warick, Daniel McCullum and John Dilley, including 3000 acres of prior surveys. 4000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowpasture River, and on both sides of the wagon road leading from the warm springs to Staunton, including 5000 acres of prior surveys. 4000 acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan River, adjoining lands of Thomas Wilson, and including 4588 acres prior surveys. 3000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowpasture River, on the waters of said river, and of Calpature River, adjoining lands of Joseph Grubb, and including 500 acres prior surveys. The Georgia lands will be sold in tracts of one thousand acres, each, the others in the quantities and tracts above described. Persons desirous to examine the titles and drafts of the above mentioned land, will call for that purpose on BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at No. 41, Arch Street; proposals of purchase may be made to either of the subscribers. T. FITZSIMONS, No. 41, Chestnut Street. B. R. MORGAN, No. 41, Arch Street. JEREMIAH PARKER, No. 9, North Eighth Street.
ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of a Decree of the Chancellor, will be sold at Public Auction, at Snowhill, Maryland, on the first Friday in June next, part of a tract of Land called STRUGGLE, lying in Worcester county, and all the rest of the Real Estate of Joshua Townsend, deceased, for the payment of his debts. There will be given nine months credit for the one half of the purchase money, and for the purchase money giving bond with security for the same, on interest, from the day of sale. All creditors of the said Joshua Townsend are also again notified to produce their claims, with the vouchers thereof, to the Chancellor, within six months from the 22d day of December last, that being the day of the first sale. WILLIAM WHITTINGTON, Trustee.
United States, Pennsylvania District. } By virtue of a writ to me directed from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee House in the City of Philadelphia on Wednesday the 16th May inst. at 12 o'clock at noon. The Brigantine called the CHARLOTTE, With all and singular her tackle apparel and furniture, as they now are—The said Brigantine having been condemned to pay the mariners wages &c. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshall's Office, } May 10, 1798. N. B. The inventory may be seen at my office.
Real Estate for Sale. At the Merchant's Coffee House on Monday evening the twenty-first inst. will be sold pursuant to an order from the Orphan's Court. A three story Brick House, twenty-four feet front on Great Dock Street and forty-two feet deep; together with the Lot twenty four feet by eighty-two feet deep, now in the tenure of Edward Pole, being part of the estate late of Rev. Gilbert T. Snowden deceased. The terms will be made known at the time of Sale, by Isaac Snowden, Administrator. Edward Pole, Auctioneer.
FOR SALE, About 660 boxes of fine Spanish GUN POWDER, Containing 100 lbs. each. Apply at No. 13, corner of Arch and Front Streets.
For Sale, Two cases of Scotch Threads, Well assorted, and entitled to Drawback. Apply at No. 5, South Water Street.
For Sale, The cargo of the brig American from Laguira, CONSISTING OF Caracas Cocoa. Henry Philips, No. 112, South Fourth Street.
Furnished Chambers—To Let. THOSE Gentlemen, Members of Congress and others, wishing to engage for the next session of Congress, Chambers, furnished in a modern style, and in a very pleasant and central part of the city, may hear of them by applying at the office of this Gazette.
Madeira Wine. A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price—For sale by JAMES YARD.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 15.
On Thursday, 17th inst. Mr. Chapman, of the House of Representatives presented the following Address to the President of the United States.
At a meeting of a number of inhabitants of the Borough of Easton, in Pennsylvania, convened on Tuesday evening the first of May 1798, agreeably to invitations previously given, it was resolved to present the following Address:
To the President of the United States. SIR, Taking into consideration the present critical and interesting state of our country, in consequence of the unprovoked hostilities of the French Republic, we conceive it our duty to assure you, that the disposition you have manifested, in your repeated attempts by negotiation to continue and secure to us the blessings of peace with that government has received our warmest approbation.
The instructions given to our Envoys Extraordinary are to us satisfactory proofs that you have been influenced by motives of the purest patriotism; and whilst you have used every proper means to conciliate a friendly disposition in the government of France towards us, we are happily convinced that you have not compromised the honor or dignity of our country by a surrender of that independence so dear to every American.
The unjust aggressions committed and committing by the French Republic on our defenceless commerce, the hostile views of that government continually manifested towards ours, and the open avowal of their dependence on a faction in the very bosom of our country devoted to their interests, are considerations sufficient to induce all true Americans firmly to unite in defence of their common country. Yet we have reason to lament that there exist, among us, men who call themselves Americans, so lost or misled relative to the true interest of their country, as to refuse their sanction to those measures, which can alone protect us from the mischievous and dangerous attempts of that unprincipled power which threatens our existence as a nation. We trust however, that the spirit of disunion, which has too long stained the character of the American nation, is nearly extinct; and that the period is not far distant when the people of this country will, as on a former memorable occasion, be distinguished for their firm, virtuous, and persevering unanimity.
Confiding fully in the disposition you have invariably shown to preserve us from the horrors of war, satisfied that all your measures have been dictated by a sincere and ardent love of your country, and fully relying on your wisdom and firmness in the present dangerous crisis, we do not hesitate to declare that we will give our cordial and energetic support to the measures of government for the general good. Signed by order and on behalf of the Meeting. JOHN ARNDT, Chairman. THOMAS B. DECK, Secretary.
To this Address the President was pleased to make the following answer: To the Inhabitants of the Borough of Easton in Pennsylvania.
GENTLEMEN, The unprovoked hostilities of the French Republic are a full proof that innocence alone is no adequate protection; it must be interwoven in resolution, and fortified with power.
Your warmest approbation of the disposition manifested by me, in repeating the attempts at negotiation, affords me much comfort. When you see, in the instructions to our Envoys, satisfactory proofs of pure patriotism; when you see every proper means to conciliate a friendly disposition in the government of France; when you see that I have not compromised the honour or dignity of our country by a surrender of that independence so dear to us all; you see all that I could with you to see.
The unjust aggressions on our commerce are a demonstration that it ought no longer to be defenceless: the hostile views of that government, continually manifested towards us, are proofs that they consider anarchy in this country as more convenient to them than government; their open avowal of their dependence on a faction in the very bosom of our country, devoted to their interests, is a proof that they believed such a faction to exist.
Trust, with you, that the spirit of disunion is much diminished; more however by an event which no man could have foreseen, than by our own wisdom—but unless the spirit of libelling and sedition shall be controlled by an execution of the laws, that spirit will again increase.
When you declare your satisfaction that all my measures have been dictated by a sincere and ardent love of my country, you touch my sensibility beyond my powers of expression; when you offer your cordial and energetic support to such means as may be adopted by government for the general good, you command the unreserved applause of every good citizen. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 11, 1798.
ADDRESS To the President of the United States. We the Subscribers, being a Committee on the part of a respectable meeting of the Citizens of Worcester county in the State of Maryland, convened at Snowhill for the purpose of expressing their sense of the conduct of our government in regard to its foreign relations and to declare their determination at this pressing crisis to support it, do communicate to you as the unanimous sense of the said meeting, that your attempts to
restore that harmony between the United States and the French Republic, which has been so unfortunately impaired, and tore in state that good understanding between the two nations so desirable to the lovers of peace, have been wise and prudent, and entitled to the highest evidence of their esteem. Impressed as they are with the wisdom, and propriety of the measures hitherto pursued in the administration of our government; sensible of our present alarming situation, and believing that our difficulties have been occasioned in a great measure by internal and foreign machinations, calculated to produce in France an unfounded opinion that the Americans are a divided people: In order to aid in removing an opinion so injurious to our national character and so hazardous to our peace they will never hesitate to proclaim to the world their determination, and they do hereby pledge themselves to you to support any measures which may be adopted by the government of their country calculated to support their rights and assert the dignity of the nation. Whilst we thus express to you the approbation and determination of our fellow-citizens, we cannot forbear to declare our abhorrence, of the profligate and disgraceful conduct of the government of France which has been disclosed in the Dispatches from our Envoys. While we lament the unfortunate necessity of having to negotiate with characters who do not hesitate to acknowledge their own prostitution and to declare that the justice of our claims will avail us nothing; but that the only measure of their exertions is the extent of their power. To this conduct, those amiable principles of religion, morality and forbearance, contained in your late proclamation, exhibit to Americans a pleasing contrast.
Permit us also to indulge a hope, that in this threatening prospect of our affairs, harmony and unanimity may pervade our public councils and our citizens at large, and to express our unfeigned wishes for your health and happiness in the trying situation in which you are placed. John Selby Purnell. William Whittington. E. K. Wilson. Samuel Handy. } Committee. April 27, 1798.
To which the President returned the following ANSWER. To John S. Purnell, William Whittington, Ephraim K. Wilson, and Samuel Handy, a Committee of a meeting of citizens of Worcester county in the State of Maryland. GENTLEMEN, I have received from the hands of your Representative, Mr. Dennis, your letter of the 27th of April, expressing the sense of the citizens assembled at Snowhill. Your approbation of the measures of government and determination to support them are very acceptable. The Dispatches exhibit a scene of corruption, depravity and intrigue, which is disgraceful to human nature—striking contrast to the conduct of our Envoys; I am happy to find you observe in it a contrast to those amiable principles of religion, morality and forbearance, contained in a late Proclamation. Every lover of his country must join with you in the hope, that in this threatening prospect of our affairs, harmony and unanimity may pervade our councils, and our citizens at large. I return with thanks, your kind and unfeigned wishes for my health and happiness in these trying times. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 4, 1798.
Answer of the President of the United States to the address of the citizens of Burlington county, New Jersey, published some days since in this Gazette. To the citizens of Burlington county, in the state of New Jersey. GENTLEMEN, A copy of your unanimous and spirited resolutions at Mount-Holly on the 21st of April, has been presented to me by Mr. Imlay and Mr. Schureman, two of your representatives in congress.
There is nothing in the conduct of our enemies more remarkable than their total contempt of the people, while they pretend to do all for the people, and of all real republican governments; while they screen themselves under some of their names and forms; while they are erecting military despotisms, under the delusive names of representative democracies, they are demolishing the Pope, by the most machiavellian maxim of one of his predecessors, "If the good people will be deceived, let him be deceived." The American people are unquestionably the best qualified, of any great nation in the world, by their character, habits, and all other circumstances, for a real republican government; yet the American people are represented as in opposition, in enmity, and on the point of hostility against the government of their own institution, and the administration of their own choice. If this were true, what would be the consequence? Nothing more, nor less, than that they are ripe for a military despotism, under the denomination of a foreign power; it is to me no wonder, that American blood boils at these ideas. Your ardent attachment to the constitution and government of the United States and complete confidence, in all its departments; your firm resolution, at every hazard, to maintain, support and defend, with your lives, and fortunes, every measure, which by your lawful representatives, may be deemed necessary, to protect the rights, liberty, and independence of the United States of America, will do you honor with all the world, and with all posterity. Your fourth resolution has penetrated my heart, with respect, gratitude and affection. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 8th, 1798.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY—MAY 2.
The bill authorizing the President of the United States to build or purchase a number of small vessels, to be employed as galleys, or otherwise, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Otis presented an address from the inhabitants of Boston, to the President and the Congress of the United States, expressive of their approbation of the conduct of the Executive in its negotiation with the French government, and a determination to support every measure agreed upon by Congress; declaring that they with the world that the people of the United States are not humiliated under a colonial spirit of fear, nor are they a divided people, but that they know their rights and are determined to support them. Referred to the committee of the whole on the State of the Union.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims made a report on the petition of Benjamin Wells who prays for further redress than he has at present received, for losses sustained in the Western Insurrection, in the discharge of his duty as collector of the revenue. The report was unfavorable, and was committed for Monday.
On motion of Mr. Sewall the house went into a committee of the whole on the report made yesterday by the committee for the protection of commerce and the defence of the country, on the subject of naturalization; and the report having been read, and the first resolution for prolonging the term of residence before aliens shall be admitted as citizens being under consideration.
Mr. Sewall said, the term of residence now required from foreigners, before they can become citizens, is five years. The committee think this period too short, it is much shorter than the period adopted by the French government. The committee were of opinion that a residence of at least ten years should be required; but this might be left a blank in the bill, and afterwards filled.
Mr. Harper believed it was high time we should recover from the mistake which this country fell into when it first began to form its constitutions, of admitting foreigners to citizenship. This mistake, he believed, had been productive of very great evils to this country, and unless corrected, he was apprehensive those evils would greatly increase. He believed the time was now come when it would be proper to declare, that nothing but birth should entitle a man to citizenship in this country. He thought this was the proper season for making the declaration. He believed the United States had experience enough to cure them of the folly of believing, that the strength and happiness of the country would be promoted by admitting to the rights of citizenship all the congregations of people who resort to these shores from every part of the world. Under these impressions, which, as he supposed they would have the same force upon others, as upon himself, he should not detain the committee by dilating upon, as he proposed to amend the resolution by adding to it the following words, viz. "that provision ought to be made by law for preventing any person becoming entitled to the rights of a citizen of the United States except by birth."
The chairman declared this amendment would be a substitute to the resolution before the committee, and therefore not in order.
Mr. Otis said, he would propose an amendment which he believed would be in order, which was as follows, viz. "and that no alien admitted into the United States at present a citizen of the United States, shall hereafter be entitled to exercise any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States."
Mr. Harper moved to amend this amendment by adding the following words: "or of voting at the election of any member of the legislature of the United States, or of any state."
Mr. H. said, he was for giving foreigners every facility for acquiring property, of holding this property, of raising their families, and of transferring their property to their families. He was willing they should form citizens for us; but as to the rights of citizenship, he was not willing they should be enjoyed, except by persons born in this country. He did not think this even was desirable by the persons themselves. Why, he asked, did foreigners seek a residence in this country? He supposed it was either to better their condition, or to live under a government better and more free than that they had left. But was it necessary these persons should at once become entitled to take a part in the councils of our government? He believed it by no means necessary either to their happiness or prosperity, and he was sure it would not tend to the happiness of this country. If the native citizens are not indeed adequate to the performance of the duties of government, it might be expedient to invite legislators or voters from other countries to do that business for which they themselves are not qualified. But if the people of the country, who owe their birth to it, are adequate to all the duties of government, he could not see for what reason strangers should be admitted. Strangers, who, however acceptable they may be in other respects, could not have the same views and attachments with native citizens. Under this view of the subject, he was convinced it was an essential policy, which lay at the bottom of civil society, that none but persons born in the country should be permitted to take a part in the government. There might have been, Mr. H. acknowledged, individual exceptions, and there may be again, to this general rule; but it was necessary to make regulations general, and he believed the danger arising from admitting foreigners generally to citizenship, would be greater than the inconveniences arising from debarring from citizenship, the most deserving foreigners. He believed it would have been well for this country, if the principle contained in this amendment had been adopted sooner; he hoped it would now be adopted.
Mr. S. Smith believed it would be best first to decide upon the resolution as reported; if it was negatived, the gentleman from S. Carolina might then introduce his amendment as a substitute. To adopt the resolution as reported, would be, he believed, to agree upon an ex post facto regulation. It could not be intended, he should suppose, to prevent persons who had resided in this country two or three years, under the expectation of becoming citizens at the end of five years from that privilege.
Mr. Champlin suggested whether, if this amendment was adopted, it would not prevent foreigners, who are not at present citizens of the United States, from becoming officers in the military departments of the United States. If so, he believed it would be proper to insert the word civil before officers.
Mr. Otis acknowledged that the objections of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. S. Smith) were, in some degree, founded; but there might be regulations introduced into the bill to avoid them. The present law, he believed, directs that persons shall give notice of their intention of becoming citizens of the United States. Where this notice had been given, he thought such persons should be excluded from the operation of the law. These resolutions having only
been laid upon the table this morning, he wished, however, that the committee might rise, in order to afford a little time for consideration. He wished to exclude all foreigners, which he could constitutionally exclude, from holding offices in the United States; but not to entrap such as are in the way of becoming citizens.
Mr. Harper said, that having had it suggested to him that the constitution would not admit of retaining the names in their admission of citizens, he should withdraw his amendment for the present, until he had had an opportunity of examining the constitution in this respect.
The motion being put for the committee to rise, it was carried, and the committee rose accordingly. The Senate informed the house, by message, that they had received information from the President of the United States, that he had approved and signed the act providing an additional arment for the protection of the commerce of the United States, and for other purposes; and the act for the establishment of a new department, under the denomination of the Navy Department.
The Senate also informed the house, that they have passed a resolution authorizing Thomas Pinckney, late minister plenipotentiary in London, to receive the presents offered to him by the courts of Great Britain and Spain, to which they request concurrence.
On motion of Mr. Harper, the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill to provide compensation for Marshals, Clerks, Jurors and Witnesses in the courts of the United States; and after considerable discussion, the committee rose, leave was refused to them to sit again, and the bill was recommitted to a committee of sixteen members.
Mr. Gallatin then proposed the following instruction to the committee.
"Resolved, That the committee to whom this bill is referred be instructed to enquire into the annual official emoluments received by Marshals, Clerks, and District Attorneys, distinguishing between fees paid by individuals, and what is paid by the United States."
After considerable opposition from Messrs. Dennis, Bayard, Harper and Otis, this resolution was carried, 36 to 25.
Mr. Harper presented the report from the committee of ways and means, recommending a direct tax of two millions to be raised by a direct tax upon land, houses and slaves, which was yesterday re-committed. It was referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order for Friday.
Mr. Gillespie proposed a resolution for the adoption of the house, directing the committee of commerce and manufactures to enquire whether it is not expedient for the better security of the navigation to the port of Wilmington, N. C. to place a buoy and pier within that harbour, which was agreed to. Adjourner.
The following are referred to in the Report of the committee of Ways and Means, in yesterday's Gazette. COMMITTEE ROOM, April 21, 1798.
SIR, By desire of the committee of Ways and Means, and for their use, I have the honour to request from you the following information as speedily as circumstances may permit.
1. An account of receipts and expenditures for the last quarter of the last year; and of the surplus of revenue for the last year beyond the appropriations and actual expenditure. 2. A statement of the account between the United States, and the Bank, as it now stands; more especially with respect to the reimbursement of former loans. 3. The probability of obtaining from the bank temporary loans, in anticipation of new revenue, suppose to the amount of 2,000,000 of dollars; the revenue to be raised by direct taxes. 4. The probability of obtaining from the banks, or individuals, permanent loans, for the current service of the year, on the basis of new revenues, with an efficient sinking fund. Suppose the loans to amount to 5,000,000 in irredeemable stock, at 6 per cent. and the sinking fund to 1,000,000 to be applied quarterly in the purchase of old and new stock, except the present six per cents; and aided by an adequate provision for supplying deficiencies in former revenue. 5. An estimate of the ordinary expense and revenue of the current year; meaning by ordinary expense, all expenditures other than those for defence; and by ordinary revenue, that to arise from the present existing taxes of every kind.
With the greatest respect, I have the honor to be, SIR,
Your very humble servant, (Signed) ROBERT G. HARPER. Honorable Mr. Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, April 27, 1798.
SIR, In compliance with the letter which you did me the honour to write on the 21st inst. I herewith transmit, for the use of the committee of Ways and Means, the following statements:
1st. A prospective view of the revenue and expenditure of the United States for the entire year 1798, being an estimate of the ordinary expenditure of the United States under existing laws, and the probable product of taxes of every kind. 2d. A statement of the actual receipts and expenditures of the United States during the last quarter of the year 1797. 3d. A like statement of receipts and expenditures during the first quarter of the present year; which though not finally adjusted are presumed to be correctly exhibited. 4th. A statement of the balances which remained unexpended of certain appropriations for the current service on the 30th of September, and 31st of December, 1797, and 31st of March, 1798. 5th. A statement of the loans obtained from the bank of the United States, and the sums which remain unpaid.
The statements before mentioned comprise all the information required by the committee, and exhibit, in a connected series, the principal results of the operations of this department, subsequent to those stated in the documents which accompanied my report of the 8th of December, 1797, to the first of the present month.
It is the duty of the commissioners of the sinking fund, to apply to the reduction of the public debt all surpluses of the revenue of the United States, which remain at the end of any calendar year, beyond the amount of the appropriations charged upon the said revenues, and which during the session of

Congress next thereafter, are not otherwise appropriated, or reserved by law. In pursuance of this direction, upwards of one million and nine hundred thousand dollars were applied of the proceeds of revenue, to the reduction of the public debt in the year 1797. The sums which remained in the Treasury were necessarily reserved for the current service; there cannot, therefore, be stated any surplus of revenue, for the last year, as a fund for new appropriations; the probable surplus of the present year above the sums which will be required for the foreign debt, the reimbursement of domestic six per cent stock, and the support of existing establishments, is stated in the account numbered 1. I entertain no doubt that the bank of the United States will readily consent to continue the loans which they have made to the United States, and I feel entire confidence that funds can be obtained in anticipation of any solid revenues which can be established.
It is not easy to form a certain opinion of the sum, which can immediately be obtained on permanent loans, nor of the expense which will attend them. The United States are unquestionably entitled to credit on the most advantageous terms: the installments in Holland which are due prior to the present year, have been discharged; effectual remittances for the sums which will be payable before December next have been assured; the sums of stock which are offered for sale are not considerable; there is no ground for distrusting the public ability or good faith—the present prices of stock are not considered as indications of distrust, but of the high value of money at the present time—assurances have been received from wealthy and influential men, that they will assist the United States with new loans on reasonable terms. On these grounds I conceive myself justified in expressing an opinion, that the public credit will afford resources adequate to any exigency which can be reasonably contemplated.
But to the success of new loans and especially as a security against a too common abuse of the funding system, it is of the utmost importance to establish competent funds for the reimbursement, in a reasonable time of any capitals which may be borrowed. The provision of a sinking fund as mentioned in your letter, ought therefore to be considered as an indispensable requisite.
I have the honor to be, with perfect respect, Sir, your obedient servant OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury, The Hon. Robert Goodloe Harper, Esq. Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.
Collectors Office, PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 1798. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. At the Custom House, on FRIDAY, the fifteenth of June, 1798, the following Merchandise, which remain in the Custom House Stores more than nine months, unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof: (X H) eight half Saggars of Steel (T D) 202 one bale Girthweb (T L) one quantity of Steel W L one case Lamps C & C one case Bobbin (W) one small Box Medicine AB 203 one matted case Dutch Books I & C one keg Herrings (W) one small box of samples of Buttons 4 3 a 3 three bales Girthweb (D) 200 one ditto ditto (V H) 200 one ditto ditto (N) 200 one ditto ditto (No mark) eight jars Olives (ditto) one bundle Slates (L S) one small box Locks
FOR SALE. A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family—his age about thirty two years. For further particulars, apply at the office of this Gazette.
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS the undersigned and his wife Jane Hodgkinson, have by mutual consent agreed to live separate and apart from each other from this time forward, and are therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as by contract she is to support herself for the future, and I am determined not to pay any debt of her contracting. SAMUEL HODGKINSON.
SIRAYED, ON Monday the fourteenth of May from a pasture lot in South-street, near Lebanon a Bay Horse, 14 1/2 hands high, with a star and snip and two hind feet white, a little lame and fore in the near hind leg—Whoever will bring the said Horse to the Sugar House in Shippen-street shall be handsomely rewarded.
New Publication. A Sensible, Seasonable and Spirited ADDRESS, Written by a Citizen of Philadelphia entitled, "What is our Situation?" AND What our Prospects? A few Pages for Americans. For Sale by WILLIAM YOUNG, Corner of Chestnut and Second Streets, And at the Office of the Editor, 119 Chestnut St (Price three sixteenths of a dollar) Extract from the above.
"When hour by hour we are yielding point by point; relinquishing one right to day and preparing to sacrifice another to-morrow; these generous friends tread rapidly on our steps, and every new concession but opens a new demand. Rapacity grows more insolent by uninterrupted success, and timid submission invites depredation—Where will this end? What offering will gorgo the appetite of plunder, or appease the rage of unrelenting hostility? No civilized nation has ever before been guilty of such outrage and infence, no free nation has ever before endured them."
To be Sold, THE time of a smart, active BLACK GIRL, near ten years of age, and has upwards of eight years to serve. For particulars, enquire at Walnut corner of Dock Streets, No. 46.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 15.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in London, dated March 14th, 1798.
"Denmark and Sweden have resolved to arm a part of their naval forces for the protection of their commerce; and, with Prussia, have ordered their envoys at Paris, to remonstrate against the late laws affecting the commerce of neutral nations."
FIRES! Last Evening about 11 o'clock, a Fire broke out in Kelley's Livery Stables in Church-alley: The range was 120 feet in length, and extended by the west wall of Fox and Dorsey's Sugar House. The flames from the Stables ascended above the gable end wall of the said Sugar House, which is seven stories high. There can be no doubt the Sugar House was saved by its brick walls, which are 21 inches thick, and by seventeen iron window shutters, which were closed, at the time that a sheet of fire was blazing for two hours against them. When the situation of the Stables, confined as they were in the center of a large number of brick houses and close to them, is considered, it is astonishing that any exertions could rescue the adjacent houses from total destruction—yet so it is, that no other damage was done, except to the old stable and a number of sheds which were wholly consumed; in them nine or ten horses were burnt to death and some carriages were destroyed. The fire is supposed to have been accidental.
CONGRESS. Yesterday, the House again went into a committee of the whole on the bill from the Senate, authorizing the President to raise a Provisional Army; when the first additional section proposing to authorize the calling out of 20,000 of the militia detachments ordered by the law of June last, to be held in requisition, for the purpose of training, &c. was negatived, there being only 11 votes for it. The second section recommended, proposing the loan of artillery to any militia corps established by law, was agreed to; so was the third for loaning field artillery, arms, and accoutrements from the arsenals of the United States to any portion of the militia called into service, which shall be deficient; the fourth, providing for the purchase of caps, swords, and pistols for 4000 cavalry, to be loaned to such parts of the United States as shall want them, was agreed to, and 200,000 dollars to be appropriated for carrying that and other purposes under the act, into execution. The fifth and last section recommended, for exempting soldiers from arrest was also agreed to. The committee then proceeded to consider the bill as amended, when a motion was made by Mr. HARRISON, to strike out in the third section the words authorizing the President to appoint the commissioners, and to propose the President shall accept the services of Mr. VARNUM moved to strike out the whole section, on the ground of its being an unconstitutional provision. This motion occasioned considerable debate, and the committee rose, without taking a question upon it.
Married on Saturday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Jones, Mr. John Stoddart, Merchant, to Miss Rebecca Ashton, both of this city.
Capt. Grimes, arrived at New-York, from Amsterdam, says, that a Dutch squadron designed for some secret expedition, was ready for sea.
New-Jersey, May 14th, 1798. MR. FENNO. Rejoicing to see my country returning to the true American spirit, from the base and submissive sentiments to which the faction of fools and knaves would have degraded it; I send you, with pleasure, a copy of an address to the President, now signing by the militia officers of this state, with our soldiery and worthy Governor at their head. It is calculated to maintain the honour that the militia of New-Jersey have already acquired, and that was so justly pledged to government in the address from Princeton, Kingston, Montgomery, and Windsor. The example deserves to be imitated by the military of every state in the union.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SIR, THE Commander in Chief, the General Officers, the General Staff and Field Officers of the Militia of the state of New-Jersey, feel, in common with their numerous Fellow-Citizens, who have addressed you in the present critical situation of our nation, and most cordially join them in expressing to you their high approbation of your conduct in the management of its Foreign Concerns, and their indignation for the insult offered to the honor and independence of the American People.
We come not, Sir, to dictate—Whether Peace can be preserved with the safety of our national dignity, or whether an appeal is to be made to arms, are questions entrusted to those in whom patriotism we confide, and according to their decision we shall always be prepared to act.—But, Sir, at this eventful period, we deem it our duty, and we feel a pleasure, respectfully to approach our Commander in Chief, and to make him a solemn proffer of our Lives and Fortunes in the service of our Country. It is not, Sir, for Soldiers to boast; but we know the troops whom we have the honour to command—we have been eye-witnesses to their ardent zeal in the cause of Freedom—we have been their companions in many toils and many sufferings, and if our beloved Country calls, we shall again call the eye of confidence along their embattled ranks.
Let our enemies flatter themselves that we are a divided people—in New-Jersey, Sir, with the exception of a few degraded
and a few deluded characters, to whose persons and to whose services the invading foe shall be welcome, from the moment of their arrival, and whom we engage to convey in safety to their lines—in New-Jersey, Sir, there is but ONE VOICE—and that is the voice of confidence in the Federal Government—The voice of perfect satisfaction with your administration of it—and the voice of firmness and determination to support the Laws and Constitution—the honor and dignity of the United States; and, Sir, for the defence of these, we do this day, in the presence of the God of Armies, and in firm reliance on his protection, solemnly pledge to you our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honour.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES. I am an old man, near seventy. I assisted in gaining the independence of my country. My military apparatus I have carefully preserved to be handled again, should the folly of tyrants make it necessary, and am ready any moment when called on, to join a corps of old veterans, and, at the risk of life, to do all that I am able for the political salvation of America. Liberty or Death! For what is life when placed in competition with heavenly liberty? I am happy in seeing the youth of Philadelphia glowing with love of country, and so alert and ready in offering their personal services at this momentous crisis. I doubt not they will immediately submit to be disciplined, and to learn the military art; and if the countenance of these young men be a true index of their minds, as I believe it is, certain I am they are sincere in their voluntary professions, and may God speed their exertions! The present laudable spirit I hope will pervade every state in the union, and enkindle in each heart the sacred fire of liberty. My country has been cruelly treated by a powerful, unjust nation. A strong, blustering man may impose, with impunity, on a weak man: when no help is at hand, he must then crouch under superior force—How mean and cowardly is such a bravado? I did hope nations would have acted more honorably; but, alas, how have we been deceived! When power is in their hands, they are sure to tyrannize—The present rulers of France do not act justly to this country—Had the first rulers lived till this day, affairs would have been otherwise—Gratitude, probably, would have inspired their souls with genuine friendship and love towards a people from whom they caught the flame of liberty—they were slaves before that time. Artful Jesuits have been sent through the land to propagate their principles—destructive to America; and much has been but on their success; but vain are all their expectations. Our government is a good one—We want no French novelties, and will not be filched out of our money—America must and will be independent of all the nations on earth. We are not effeminated Italians, Venetians, or Swisses—No, we are not. We are worthy men of renown; and of this, those who once called allies, at the capture of Cornwallis, were eye-witnesses. What! part with our birthright?—forbid it Heaven! Let us determine rather to die in the last ditch!
A COLUMBIAN.
MR. FENNO. THE natural result of the abuse of the liberty of the press on the part of the Jacobins and Democrats, has long since been foreseen, but the consequences have but just begun to ripen into general notice, and feeling. Freneau, Greenleaf, Adams and Bache gave rise to this substitution of opprobrium and invective, for reason and argument. Although there were attempts to defeat their purpose, by honest endeavors to bring them to a sense of decency and propriety, all would not do.—Despairing of any other mode of defence, several writers have recently entered the lists, and defeated these malefactors in their own way: But as every well-educated man cannot defend to such weapons, duels have been fought, and blood shed on their occasions. The champion of adulatory Giles, and B. Livingston, have each destroyed their federal antagonists, who died in defence of virtue, decency and their country. Thus stands the account at present.—Dr. The Enemies of Virtue, of Order and of their Country, to the Lives of two brave, though inferior men. How the account will stand in future, time only can show. NO DUELLIST.
Died, at Boston, on the 5th inst. JONATHAN MASON, Esq. aged 73.
The report of an arrival at Baltimore, from Liverpool, is not confirmed by the papers received this day.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Bache's Executive Mirror turned into a Jacobin Magnifying Glass, came too late for this day's paper.
A SERMON Will be delivered, to-morrow evening at half past seven o'clock, at the Baptist Meeting House in Second Street, by the Rev. WM STAGHTON, Principal of Borden-town Academy, in behalf of the Philadelphia Missionary Society.—The collection to be appropriated to its funds.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Table with 3 columns: PORT OF PHILADELPHIA, ARRIVED, DAYS. Rows include: Sch. Sally, Gage, Boston, 10; Sloop Amity, Woodward, Portsmouth, 14; Ship Sampson, Canton, 108; Brig Commerce, Gibraltar, 34; Sch. Rebecca, Halifax, 8; Sloop John, Lee, Fayal, 8; Capt. Potter, of the ship Polly of Boston, failed in co. from Fayal for Boston. Capt. Kemp failed with the convoy, and brings no news. Saw a vessel on the coast which he supposed to be a French privateer. Brig Little George is arrived at Havana in 11 days from this port.
Schr. Oliver Smith, master, arrived in the river of Bourdeaux on the first of March last. Ship Leed's packet of this port, from Charleston bound to London, is taken by the Vigilant, French privateer, and sent into Paimpol. In the Amsterdam packet came 45 passengers.
The Harmony three masted lugger, a Danish vessel, upset in the squall on Sunday last, one man lost, the rest have arrived at Rhode Island.
Yesterday arrived brig Commerce, captain Thurston 44 days from Gibraltar, informs that on the 14th April, lat. 36, 00, long. 26, 00, was boarded and plundered by the French privateer ship La Revenge, captain Grellet of 16 guns from Bordeaux. Capt. Grellet, compelled capt. Thurston to take on board, part of the crew of the brig Farmer, capt. Whitemore, of N. York from Liverpool and Milford Haven bound to St. Michael's and Madeira, which the sent into Bordeaux.
The brig Active, of Boston for Boston, and a long coppered bottom schr. for New-York, failed from Gibraltar in company.
The safe arrival of the Factor, captain Kemp yesterday, with the following passengers affords much pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Bayard and family, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Fleming, Mr. Naylor, Mr. L'Hommedieu, Mr. Elmes, Mr. Ward, Mr. Bellamy, Mr. Evans and Mr. Ferris. From the Log Book of the ship Portland, from Liverpool.
May 4, lat 40, 85, long 68, spoke the Thomas, Pollard, 65 days from Liverpool bound to Philadelphia, and a barque from the Havanna bound to Salem, May 5 spoke the schooner Lark, Snow, from Grenada bound to Salem, and two English ships of war, the Afa, of 63 and assistance of 50, with a French privateer which they had taken, bound to Halifax.
In addition to those vessels inserted on Thursday, capt. Sage, of the schooner Betsey and Nancy, has favoured us with the following list of prizes carried into Guadalupe:
Schr. Betsey and Patty, Curtis, of Baltimore, bound to Guadalupe, run ashore by the privateermen and condemned. Sloop Clarissa, Buckley, of Hartford, (Con.) Surinam, condemned.
Schr. Betsey and Nancy, Sagh of Middlesex, to St. Bartholomews condemned without trial, the day after being taken.
Schr. Eagle, Cole, of Boston, to St. Thomas and Bernia, cleared, after 6 weeks detention, and his cargo mostly perished.
Ship Lady, Wimpleton, of St. Croix, from New-York, to St. Croix, condemned.
Schr. Kent, of Boston, to Jacmel, cleared, and his cargo demanded by administration.
Swedish barque, of St. Bartholomews, from Baltimore to St. Bartholomews, condemned.
Schr. Welt, of Polly landing, (Vir.) to Sch. Hall, of Newbern, bound to do. condemned.
Schr. Nancy Hardeway, of Boston, from Surinam, was first taken into Barbadoes, and cleared, afterwards taken, and condemned for no other reason than that the owner was not an American born, who has resided in Boston full 45 years.
Brig James and Maryonette, Dubois, of Edenton to Guadalupe, condemned.
Schr. Speedwell, Stuart, of Portland, from Washington to St. Croix, do.
Brig. of Newburyport, bound to Guadalupe, waiting trial.
ALBANY, May 7.
Union College, May 3, 1798. Yesterday the annual commencement of this college was held in the Dutch church, at which a very respectable audience (among whom were his excellency the governor, and his honor the Lt. governor) attended.
The whole business of the day was conducted in such manner as to do honor to the President, and Preceptors, and the Students of the college.
The degree of bachelor of arts was conferred on Joshua Forman, Morris S. Miller, Alexander M'Leod, Henry Outhout, Reuben Sears and John Nash Smith.
The degree of master of arts was conferred on the Rev. Alexander Proudfoot, a graduate of Columbia college, and a minister of the associate synod; and on Mr. Andrew Yates, a tutor in college, and graduate of Yale College.
The degree of doctor of laws was conferred on Peter Wilson, Esq. professor of languages in Columbia college.
At the late meeting of the trustees, Dr. H. Vanden Heuvel was chosen professor of natural philosophy and astronomy.
The apparatus for the use of the college, lately arrived from Europe, is very complete, as to the accuracy and elegance of the instruments.
HARTFORD, (Connecticut) May 10. Yesterday, being the day preceding Election, arrived in town his honor Governor Trumbull. By his particular request his horse-guards proceeded no farther than the river to receive him. The ceremony on that occasion being new, beautiful and highly expressive of the respect and attachment of all classes of people to the rulers of their choice, we lay an account of it before the public.
The shipping with their colors flying were formed in two lines extending across the river, one above and the other below the ferry. The ship Four Sisters, denominated the admiral's ship, formed in the center of the upper line fully dressed—on the governor's arrival with his suit on the east bank of the river, a salute of cannon was fired from the admiral—three boats prepared for the purpose, manned with fifteen sea captains (in allusion to the fifteen states on the American standard) brought over, passing through the lines, the governor and his suit, the officers of his guard and the band of music; to the boat carrying the governor and his suit crossed in the center, between the one with the band of music, and that with the officers of his guard. When the governor came aboard the admiral's ship three cheers were given from on board all
the shipping—on his landing the well deserved salute was fired from the admiral. A procession being then formed, the governor was escorted, by his guards, a band of music, and a numerous body of respectable citizens through town to major Ripley's tavern. On his arrival there, a salute was fired by his guards, which was answered by the admiral—the whole was conducted with the utmost decorum, and in a manner which reflected the highest honor on the different departments concerned in the ceremonial.
ALBANY May 1, 1798.
There were some who flattered themselves with an idea that the communications of our commissioners on embassy at France would produce complete union, & a universal & unhesitating approbation of the conduct of Government, among all who claimed the appellation of real Americans: but the result does not justify an event which would have been so pleasing. There are yet miscreants so lost to all sense of justice, and the rights and dignity of our country, as to deal out the most gross abuse towards the President, and the officers of administration and to declare that America ought to humble herself still farther, before she progresses in any way to maintain the trampled upon privileges which have been her boast—and the insulted rights of the people, which in times past have been so nobly defended, the publications of the instructions and dispatches however, has not been unattended with beneficial effects; the circumstance is thrown light in the paths of many who wandered in darkness with respect to the views of the French towards America—has united numbers of the wavering, to the standard of Government—and has wrought a favorable change in some who were in opposition to the measures of administration.—But there is a class of wretches whom no ray can enlighten, upon whom no truth can force conviction—with whom no fact is permitted to have influence—who love vice, for its deformity—who hate virtue, on account of its benignant and heavenly qualities—who are at war with order, because it checks the scope of villainy—who are devoted to disorder, because it renders extensive the fields of licentiousness, injustice and rapine: from such beings nothings but evil works can be expected—they must be left to scorn and contempt—to progress till their criminality attains a climax which shall demand the interference of the laws, for its punishment.
It was stated a short time since, that the disorganizers would be sadly disappointed in their calculations of a change in the sentiments of the people of Connecticut. The following letter from a gentleman of good information in that state, contains facts justificatory of former predictions: Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Connecticut, to his friend in Albany, dated April 23.
"The few disorganizers among us have painted, struggled, and politically expired.—With all their exertions, aided by their brethren abroad, they have not been able even to get a Jacobin into the nomination list, although it contains 18; out of the 12 who stand highest on this list, 7 representatives to Congress are to be chosen. In the town of Trumbull, the inhabitants of which are composed of votes, and not a Jacobin candidate was even named in the meeting—equal contempt has been their portion in many other towns. The last year two of that class were crowded on to the nomination list."
To be sure there has been a change in Connecticut—but a change which must cast the props of faction to hang their harps on the willows. Secure in their good sense, firmness, and attachment to the laws, numbers slept at the preceding election; while the enemy, taking advantage of their confidence, sowed tares; but this season the harvest has been looked to, and the chaff blown away.
In Baltimore, the resolutions which have been adopted, expressive of the public approbation of the conduct of government, are published under the head of "THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES;" a spirit which God grant may be soon manifested from one end of the continent to the other.
Bank of the United States, May 15th, 1798.
NOTICE is hereby given, that previous to the renewal of Certificates for Shares of this Bank, which may be lost or destroyed, it will be required in future, that a particular description of the original certificates should be advertised twice a week for three months in the Newspaper called "The Gazette of the United States & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser," informing of the loss or destruction, and the intention of the party to apply for a renewal.
In six calendar months after the expiration of the advertising as above, the New Certificates will be issued upon the claimants producing proof of their having been advertised as required, together with the testimony of the loss or destruction, and giving the usual security to indemnify the Bank against any injury which may arise from the renewal.
By Order of the Directors, G. SIMPSON, Cashier. may 15.
CANNON, A LARGE ASSORTMENT
Is now ready for sale by WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street. OF WHOM MAY BE HAD
Baron Steuben's Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States.—To which is added, an act of Congress concerning the Militia, price 50 cents; do. large prints 67 cents.
W. YOUNG, Has for sale, on the lowest terms, for cash or negotiable Notes, Large writing, printing & drafting paper, ALSO,
Toolscap, Puff, Folio and 4to. Post of various sizes, gilt and plain; ink powder, sealing wax, wafers, peaches, inkstands, black lead pencils, quills, rulers, cases of mathematical instruments, gavel, scales, parchment and old skin memorandum books, pen knives, india rubber and ink. may 12
W. M. BIDDLE,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has removed to No. 147, Chestnut Street, where he proposes to carry on the business of
A BROKER. He will procure patents, or transact any other business in the Land Office of this state, for a moderate commission. may 14

JUST RECEIVED, FROM FORT-AU-PRINCE, And FOR SALE, by the SUBSCRIBERS, 110 hhds. Coffee 46 tierces do. 100 barrels do. 100 bags do. 110 hogheads of Muscovado Sugar 80 barrels of do. 40 hogheads of Molasses 4 bales of Cotton 2 hogheads of Cocoa WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street. march 12. $
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Bastas, of various qualities and prices, Coffees Punjum Cloths Sanas Guzzey do. Humhums Charconna Dorea Blue Cloth Tanjans Chintz and Calicoes Mullums Mamoodys Checks Mahabangos Patna Hkfs. Ginghams Malum do. Guzeenas Bandannoes Gurrabs Silerfoys Pintadoes Choppa Romals Salatchys Soory do. Gillie Romals Perfumes of various col. Mock Polycats 500 tons SUGAR 90,000 lb. PEPPER Willings & Francis. The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-streets. Also—A few Bales of Madras Hkfs. of elegant patterns and best colours. February 8. dtf
Ross & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 22 bales superior Madras blue Cloths Carolina Indigo, first quality A few bales Bastas, Coffees, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica and } RUM Bengal } april 20. $
LANDING, From on board the Ship SALLY, from Calcutta, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 1600 bags prime Sugar, 800 do. Ginger 30 bales low priced piece Goods. John Miller, Jun. march 3. $
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application has been made at the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following five Certificates of Bank Stock, lost by the capture of the British Packet, Countess of Leicester—viz. No. 1703, containing shares issued to Henry Ca- 3703 5 do. to zenove Nephew & Co 732 1 do. issued to Edwards and Co. 3188 5 do. issued (in lieu of 6509 to 6513) to Samuel and Henry Waddington. 2028 4 do. issued to Phyn, Ellice and Inglis. All persons concerned are therefore mo- tivated to claim the same, or they will be issued agreeably to the rate application. april 14. e6gw
Valuable Property for Sale, FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWS- BURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Schuylkill Ri- ver, in Kent county, Maryland—containing a- bout 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all ex- cellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty Horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseer's houses, two range- them of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a Smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a nav- igable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together, or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conven- iently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS, on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. February 24. saw4w
Cedar Posts, Rails and Shingles FOR SALE. THEY will be delivered to any place in Mary- land, Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, or New- York, where boats drawing six feet water can go from this place. It will often suit the seller to receive in return corn, provisions, wet or dry goods. Letters directed to the subscriber at this place, and put into any post office in the United States, will be regularly received and carefully at- tended to. Those who will contract in Phila- delphia, will please to apply to GIBSON HILL WELLS, No. 135, Market-street. The subscriber is desirous of contracting with some responsible person in Philadelphia, to receive and dispose of for him, on commission, a quantity of two feet Shin- gles, for home use, and of two feet and eighteen inches, for exportation. William Hill Wells, Dagshorough, state of Delaware. april 28. saw4w
Grass Lots to let. THREE contiguous Lots of Ground, contain- ing something more than an acre, situated in Carpenter street, between Third and Fourth street, Southwark; to rent separately or together, for the year or longer. They are in good order and generally produced hay for fifteen years past.— Upon one lot is a frame dwelling house, a garden, well of water, and hay houses. For further in- formation, enquire at No. 12, North Third street. april 25. eodtw
Notice—Agreeably to charter, Is hereby given to the members of "the cor- poration for the relief of poor and distressed prebyterian ministers and the poor and distressed widows and children of prebyterian ministers," that a meeting of said corporation is to be held on the 16th day of May next, at 4 o'clock P.M. in the second Presbyterian church in the city of Philadelphia, for the dispatch of all such business as may then be brought before the board. ASHBEL GREEN, Secretary of the Corporation. April 7. iaw16m
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 1, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone the time of commencing the duties imposed by the Act enti- tled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collec- ted throughout the United States. I. For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:
   Any Certificate of Naturalization, 5 Cts. Mls.     Any Licence to practice, Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, 10   Provided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers.   Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (ex- cept for lands granted for military services) 2   Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond, 1   Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or o- ther testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate di- vided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Chil- dren or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hun- dred Dollars, 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50   And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, 25   From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 45   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1   Any Exemplification, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular state, 50   Any Bond, bill single or penal, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obliga- tion or contract, made to or with the United States or any state, or for their use respectively, 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 50   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 75   And if above one thousand dollars, 1   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid—viz.   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 20   If above one thousand dollars, 30   Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be estab- lished within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual di- vidends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale.   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 50   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 1   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 2   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 25   Any Protest or other Notarial act, 25   Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell War- rants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, 1   Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, 2   For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, 3   For more than two thousand dollars, 3   Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 10   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 25   Any Inventory, or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue or any legal process, by any person for 1   Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank, 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   If above one hundred dollars, 1   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.  
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose. III. The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parch- ment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; Or if stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be ob- tained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia. the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. March 10.
JAMES HUMPHREYS, BEING encouraged by a number of gentlemen in the mercantile line, to undertake the pub- lishing of a Price Current in this city, and they having engaged to give him every assistance in their power to render it accurate and useful, PROPOSES TO PRINT BY SUBSCRIPTION, The Philadelphia Price Current, And Market Day Advertiser. To be published every Wednesday and Saturday morning, on the following conditions. It will be printed on four pages quarto. It will contain the Prices Current (wholesale) at Phila- delphia, with the duties on each article—The Pri- ces Current at Boston, New-York, Charleston, and other parts of the United States, with the Pri- ces Current at London, the West Indies and else- where as often as they can be had accurate and to be relied on. The rates of insurance—the price of stocks—course of exchange, &c. &c. Likewise a regular account of entries, inward and outward —with such marine and other intelligence as shall be thought useful and important—and the remain- der of the paper will be appropriated to advertise- ments. The price to subscribers within the city and li- berties, to whom it will be delivered at their hou- ses, will be Four Dollars per annum—Two dollars at the expiration of a month from its publication, and the remainder at the end of the year. Sub- scribers at a greater distance will have it sent them agreeable to their directions—to pay two dollars at the time of subscribing, and the remainder at the end of the year. The publication shall commence as soon as a suf- ficient number have subscribed to pay the expence of conducting it. It is from the advice and to gratify the wish of a number of mercantile gentlemen that the printer proposes publishing this Price Current in a quarto size in preference to any other. And it is proposed to embrace the Prices Current with such other matter as may be most material to spread abroad in the first two pages—appropriating the other two to such matters as may be more immediately do- mestic, and to advertisements. Subscriptions are received by said Humphreys, at his Printing Office, No. 74, North Third-street, and Mr. Z. Poulson, jun. at his office in Chestnut- street, and at the Philadelphia library. Philadelphia, April 14. ftf
For Sale, A CONVENIENT well built second hand Light Wagon, hung on Jacks with glass and blinds in the door, with or without harness.— Enquire of Peter Umrickerhouse, Arch. below Sixth street, or the subscriber in Germantown. CASPAR W. HAINES. april 2. saw3w
City Commissioner's Office, January 12th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. 1. From the north side of Vine street, to the south side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the south side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3. From the south side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the su- perintendence of Hugh Roberts. 5. When pumps are out of order south of High street, please apply to Thomas Dixey, at the corner of South and Fifth-streets, or Godfrey Geb- ler, in Fourth, near Chestnut-street; and north of High street, to Dixey and Dehaven, in Sassafras- street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 30th. 1798. Public Notice is hereby given, THAT by an act of Congress passed on the 14th day of March, 1798, the following alterations and amendments have been made to the act passed on the 6th day of July 1797, enti- tled "An act laying duties on stamped vel- lum, parchment and paper."
The stamp duties on debentures or certificates for the drawback of Customs or duties on Imports are repealed. II. A discount at the rate of seven and one half per Centum, will be allowed by the Supervisors or Inspectors respectively, to any persons other than Officers of the Revenue, who may pur- chase at one time or procure to be stamped, any quantities of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, upon which the duties shall amount to Ten Dol- lars or upwards. III. Stamped Paper, will be provided, and sold at the rates prescribed by law, without any addi- tional charge or expense on account of the price of Paper; but for stamped Parchment or Vellum, an additional price will be demanded at the rate of fifty Cents for each skin of Parch- ment, or Two Hundred Cents for each skin of Vellum of medium size, which may be furnish- ed at the expense of the United States and pro- portionally for any lesser quantity. Given under my hand, at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WANTED, APPROVED BILLS on Amsterdam—for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per guilders. Enquire of the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. april 23. $
LANDING, From on board the ship Elizabeth, captain Palfie, from Batavia, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 400,000 wt. Java COFFEE 300 canisters SUGAR, of a superior quality ALSO, A quantity of SAPAN WOOD JOHN MILLER, JUN. april 17. $
THOMAS & JOSHUA FISHER, HAVE FOR SALE, At No. 5, Dock-street, near the Drawbridge, China ware nankien dining sets, tea and coffee cups and saucers Nankiens, black satins and taffeties Fungien cloths, choppah romals, and bandannoes China and English umbrellas. Together with a general assortment of European Goods—among which are Scots thread in boxes 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. nails Shot—T. Crowley steel, Spanish brown and white lead English scythes 42 to 50 inches ALSO, 112 barrels of kiln dried Indian corn meal. A commodious Store in Dock-street, No. 7, to be let, three stories high, suitable for any business. 4th mo. 7th $tf
SALT PETRE. One hundred kegs of refined Salt Petre, For Sale by the Subscribers. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, No. 13, Arch Street. march 31. 4tawtf
JOSEPH RICARDO, OF this City, Merchant, has assigned his pro- perty for the benefit of his Creditors, to James C. Fisher, Samuel W. Fisher, and Thomas Wilson. All persons who have demands are re- quested to furnish their accounts without delay— and those indebted to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, acting Assignees. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, No. 13, Arch Street. march 31. 4tawtf
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 register- ing and examining in these, the City of Washing- ton, No. 11, and Patterson Lotteries, and informa- tion where tickets may be had in most of the Lotte- ries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union. N.B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. November 15. $
JUST RECEIVED. And for sale by W. Young, corner of Second and Chestnut-street. M. Carey 118 High-street T. Dobson, 41 South Second-street and the Bookellers generally. (Price 5-8ths of a Dollar.) BEACON HILL, A Local Poem, historic and descriptive: By a Lady of Boston. ANALYSIS OF BOOK I. Allusion to the surrounding Prospect—Invocation to the River and Sylvan Deities—to the Historic Muse—Fiction discarded—Dedication to Wash- ington—The Action opens at the Retreat of the Columbians from Bunker's Hill—General Howe —The Memory of his Brother—Death of War- ren—Personification of Fortune and Fame— Washington at Mount Vernon—called to the chief Command—Formation of the Columbian Camp at Cambridge—Natural, moral, or politi- cal History of the several States—Their com- manding Officers—Siege of Boston—Its Suffer- ings—Negotiation for the safe Retreat of the British Army—Its Departure—Appointment of Congress—Declaration of Independence—Char- acter of the Columbian Soldiers—The Poet's prophetic Apostrophe to the Progress of Free- dom throughout the World. march 30. $
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 Jack- son. Enquire at 187 South Third street. april 2. $
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE, (Price 25 Cents) Reflections on Monroe's View OF THE CONDUCT OF THE EXECUTIVE, As published in the GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Under the signature of SCIPIO, In which the Commercial Warfare of France is traced to the French faction in this Country, as its source, and the Motives of Opposition, &c.
Massachusetts District. By Order of the Honorable JOHN LOWELL, Esquire, Judge of the District Court for the Massachusetts District, NOTICE is hereby given to all persons concerned, That a Libel is filed in said Court by Christian G. Grutzmacher, late Com- mander of the ship Corona, of from Ham- burgh, and Henry Andrew Heiss as agents for the owners of said Ship, against sundry goods, wares and merchandise, saved from said ship Corona, wrecked on Cape Cod within said Dis- trict on the 16th March last—which goods, wares and merchandise, were consigned to di- vers persons in Philadelphia, in the District of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere—and that said Li- bel is filed as aforesaid, for the freight said to be due to the Libellants on said goods, wares and merchandise, and for necessary expenses paid by them which have arisen upon the same— And that trial will be had upon the aforesaid Libel at a District Court to be held at the Court-House in Boston, on Monday the eigh- teenth day of June next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. SAMUEL BRADFORD, Marshal of Massachusetts. Dated at Boston, April } 23d. 1798. tawtf
TO BE SOLD, 40,939 acres of Land. IN Greene County, Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania, on the waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and abound in Coal; they were sold ten years ago for five shillings per acre; patented early in 1787, ex- cept 3700 acres, which were patented in 1792; a part of them were surveyed in 1783. The tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very con- venient to water carriage, about 19 miles from the town of Washington, from 14 to 16 from the village of Greenough and Wheeling. On payment of one fourth of the purchase mo- ney, a reasonable credit will be given for the re- sidue. Enquire of the Printer. april 21. $
TO BE SOLD, 26,780 acres of Land, IN the state of New York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna river, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren and county of Warren. These Lands, from their quality and situation, are a very desirable object for any man who means to invest his money to advantage. On payment of one third of the purchase mo- ney, a reasonable credit will be given for the re- sidue. Enquire of the Printer. april 21. $
Valuable Stands for Business. FOR SALE—by the Subscriber, Two Lots of Ground, Situate on the south side of Chestnut-street, be- tween Second and Third streets: one containing eighteen feet, and the other seventeen feet, more or less, on the said street, and both extending, the 11 m. breadth, one hundred and forty-eight, more or less, to Carter's alley. There are, on Chestnut-street, two two-story BRICK HOUSES (Numbers 80 and 82) Which may readily be made into one; and, on Carter's alley, there is a convenient, well built three-story Brick House and Kitchen, Almost new, which has two rooms on a floor and a front of eighteen feet on said alley. This property is clear of ground-rent, and an indispensible title will be given to the purchaser. The three Houses will be sold separately or toge- ther. For particulars may be known on applica- tion to ZACHARIAH POULSON, JUN. No. 80, Chestnut-street, or at the Library. march 23. 5t16w
For Sale, A FARM AND COUNTRY SEAT, SITUATED on the well side of the Schuylkill op- posite to Norris-town, seventeen miles from Phila- delphia—the farm contains 195 acres of land, 50 of which are woodland, about 40 of meadow, and the remainder arable. The house and garden which is large and well paved, stand in the most pleasant sit- uation, commanding a view of the river, on island which is opposite, and the village of Norris-town— There is a fine fishery belonging to the place—En- quire in Philadelphia, No. 96, North Third Street, or on the premises. april 16. tawtf
Baskenridge—for sale IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paisley. There are on a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres—The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expence would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engra- fed Apple Trees—and there are on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds. Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and conveni- ence of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—It is wooded and watered. To save trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to en- quire of T. McEUEEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut-street. February 2. eodtf
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his busi- ness, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Bath and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grill Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connect- ed with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State—There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Fodder. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; but for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the heart of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several land- ings on the Hudson's river, and having every advan- tage that can result from a plenty of water flowing 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 accommodat- ed with all the tools and utensils, and have possession on or before the 1st of June next, and preparation may be made in the mean time for going into blast im- mediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadel- phia; 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 NELSON. Dec. 1. gaw