National gazette. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1791-10-31 00:00:00

National Gazette
By PHILIP FRENEAU.
VOL. I.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1791.
NUMB. I.
TO THE PUBLIC.
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CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES.
MONDAY, October 24th, 1791.
THIS day, being the day appointed by law for the meeting of the Second Congress, under the Constitution of Government of the United States, the following members of the House of Representatives appeared, produced their credentials, and took their seats, viz.
From New-Hampshire—Nicholas Gilman, Samuel Livermore, and Jeremiah Smith.
Massachusetts—Fisher Ames, Shearjashub Bourne, Elbridge Gerry, Benjamin Goodhue, George Thatcher, and Artemas Ward.
Rhode-Island—Benjamin Bourne.
Connecticut—James Hillhouse, Jonathan Sturges, Jonathan Trumbull, Jeremiah Wadsworth, and Amasa Learned.
New-York—James Gordon, John Lawrance, Peter Silverster, and Thomas Tredwell.
New-Jersey—Elias Boudinot.
Pennsylvania—Thomas Fitzsimons, Daniel Heister, and Frederick A. Muhlenberg.
Delaware—John Vining.
Maryland—Joshua Seney, Samuel Sterrett.
Virginia—John Brown, William B. Giles, Samuel Griffin, James Madison, Andrew Moore, and Alexander White.
North-Carolina—John Steele, and Hugh Williamson.
South-Carolina—Daniel Huger, William Smith, and Thomas Tudor Tucker.
Georgia—Francis Willis.
And a quorum, consisting of a majority of the whole number being present,
The House proceeded by ballot to the choice of a Speaker, and upon examining the ballots, a majority of the votes of the whole House was found in favour of Mr. Jonathan Trumbull, who was conducted to the chair, from whence he addressed the House, as follows:
Gentlemen, I FIND myself unable to express to you the full sense I have of the distinguished honor you have done me in the choice of your Speaker.
The diffidence I feel in my abilities to discharge, with propriety, the duties of the chair, is almost insuperable in my own mind. But encouraged by the known candor of this honorable body, and depending, as I think I may confidently do, on the kind assistance of each individual in it, I shall enter on its duties, with full assurances to you, Gentlemen, that I shall endeavor to conduct myself with that impartiality, integrity and assiduity, which become the conspicuous station in which you have been pleased to place me.
The House then proceeded to the appointment of a Clerk, and upon examining the ballots, an unanimous vote was found in favor of John Beckley.
The oath to support the Constitution of the United States, as prescribed by law, was then administered by Mr. Livermore to the Speaker, and then by the Speaker to all the Members present. The same oath, together with the oath of office were also administered by the Speaker to the Clerk.
On motion, Ordered, That the Speaker appoint committees, until the House shall otherwise determine.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the House that a quorum of the Senate was assembled.
Mr. Smith (S. C.), Mr. Lawrance, and Mr. White were appointed a committee, to join a committee of the Senate, to wait on the President of the United States, to inform him that a quorum of both Houses was assembled, and ready to receive any communications he may be pleased to make.
A committee was appointed of five to prepare and report rules and orders of proceeding.
Joseph Wheaton was appointed sergeant at arms; Gifford Dalley, doorkeeper; and Thomas Claxton, assistant doorkeeper.
Mr. Smith, (S. C.) from the committee appointed for the purpose, reported, that the President was pleased to say that he would make a communication to both Houses of Congress, to-morrow, at twelve o'clock, in the senate-chamber.
TUESDAY, October 25.
Mr. Clark, Mr. Dayton, and Mr. Kitchell from New-Jersey; and Mr. Jacobs from Pennsylvania, took their seats in the House.
The Rev. Mr. Blair was appointed chaplain.
A message was received from the Senate, informing that they were ready to attend the House in receiving the communication from the President. Whereupon,
The Speaker with the members of the House, preceded by the sergeant at arms, proceeded to the senate-chamber, where the President addressed both Houses as follows:
Fellow-citizens of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives.
I MEET you, upon the present occasion, with the feelings, which are naturally inspired by a strong impression of the prosperous situation of our common country, and by a persuasion equally strong, that the labours of the session, which has just commenced, will, under the guidance of a spirit, no less prudent than patriotic, issue in measures conducive to the stability and increase of national prosperity.
Numerous as are the providential blessings which demand our grateful acknowledgments; the abundance with which another year has again rewarded the industry of the husbandman, is too important to escape recollection.
Your own observations, in your respective situations, will have satisfied you of the progressive state of agriculture, manufactures, commerce and navigation. In tracing their causes, you will have remarked, with particular pleasure, the happy effects of that revival of confidence, public as well as
private, to which the constitution and laws of the United States have so eminently contributed: And you will have observed, with no less interest, new and decisive proofs of the encreasing reputation and credit of the nation. But you, nevertheless, cannot fail to derive satisfaction from the confirmation of these circumstances, which will be disclosed in the several official communications that will be made to you in the course of your deliberations.
The rapid subscriptions to the Bank of the United States, which completed the sum allowed to be subscribed in a single day, is among the striking and pleasing evidences which present themselves, not only of confidence in the government, but of resource in the community.
In the interval of your recess, due attention has been paid to the execution of the different objects which were specially provided for by the laws and resolutions of the last session.
Among the most important of these is the defence and security of the Western Frontiers. To accomplish it on the most humane principles, was a primary wish.
Accordingly at the same time, that treaties have been provisionally concluded, and other proper means used to attach the wavering, and to confirm in their friendship, the well disposed tribes of Indians—effective measures have been adopted to make those of a hostile description sensible, that a pacification was desired upon terms of moderation and justice.
These measures having proved unsuccessful, it became necessary to convince the refractory of the power of the United States to punish their depredations; offensive operations have before been directed; to be conducted, however, as consistently as possible with the dictates of humanity. Some of these have been crowned with full success, and others are yet depending. The expeditions which have been completed, were carried on under the authority, and at the expence of the United States, by the militia of Kentucky; whose enterprise, intrepidity, and good conduct, are entitled to peculiar commendation.
Overtures of peace are still continued to the deluded tribes, and considerable numbers of individuals belonging to them have lately renounced all further opposition, removed from their former situations, and placed themselves under the immediate protection of the United States.
It is sincerely to be desired, that all need of coercion, in future, may cease; and that an intimate intercourse may succeed; calculated to advance the happiness of the Indians, and to attach them firmly to the United States.
In order to this, it seems necessary, That they should experience the benefits of an impartial dispensation of justice.
That the mode of alienating their lands, the main source of discontent and war, should be so defined, and regulated, as to obviate imposition, and, as far as may be practicable, controversy concerning the reality and extent of the alienations which are made.
That commerce with them should be promoted under regulations tending to secure an equitable deportment towards them, and that such rational experiments should be made, for imparting to them the blessings of civilization, as may, from time to time, suit their condition.
That the Executive of the United States should be enabled to employ the means to which the Indians have been long accustomed, for uniting their immediate interests with the preservation of peace;
And—that efficacious provision should be made for inflicting adequate penalties upon all those, who, by vio-
lating their rights, shall infringe the treaties, and endanger the peace of the Union.
A system corresponding with the mild principles of religion and philanthropy towards an unenlightened race of men, whose happiness materially depends on the conduct of the United States, would be as honorable to the National character, as conformable to the dictates of sound policy.
The powers specially vested in me by the act, laying certain duties on distilled spirits, which respects the subdivisions of the districts into surveys, the appointment of officers, and the assignment of compensations, have likewise been carried into effect. In a matter, in which both materials and experience were wanting to guide the calculation, it will be readily conceived that there must have been difficulty in such an adjustment of the rates of compensation as would conciliate a reasonable competency, with a proper regard to the limits prescribed by the law. It is hoped that the circumspection which has been used will be found in the result to have secured the last of the two objects; but it is probable, that with a view to the first, in some instances a revision of the provision will be found advisable.
The impressions with which this law has been received by the community, have been, upon the whole, such as were to be expected among enlightened and well-disposed citizens, from the propriety and necessity of the measure. The novelty, however, of the tax, in a considerable part of the United States, and a misconception of some of its provisions, have given occasion in particular places to some degree of discontent. But it is satisfactory to know, that this disposition yields to proper explanations and more just apprehensions of the true nature of the law. And I entertain a full confidence, that it will, in all, give way to motives which arise out of a just sense of duty, and a virtuous regard to the public welfare.
If there are any circumstances, in the law, which consistently with its main design, may be so varied as to remove any well-intentioned objections that may happen to exist, it will consist with a wise moderation to make the proper variations. It is desirable, on all occasions, to unite with a steady and firm adherence to constitutional and necessary acts of government, the fullest evidence of a disposition, as far as may be practicable, to consult the wishes of every part of the community, and to lay the foundations of the public administration in the affections of the people.
Pursuant to the authority contained in the several acts on that subject—a district of ten miles square, for the permanent seat of the government of the United States, has been fixed, and announced by proclamation; which district will comprehend lands on both sides of the river Potowmac, and the towns of Alexandria and Georgetown. A city has also been laid out agreeably to a plan which will be placed before Congress: And as there is a prospect favored by the rate of sales which have already taken place, of ample funds for carrying on the necessary public buildings, there is every expectation of their due progress.
The completion of the census of the inhabitants, for which provision was made by law, has been duly notified (excepting in one instance, in which the return has been informal; and another, in which it has been omitted or miscarried) and the returns of the officers who were charged with this duty, which will be laid before you, will give you the pleasing assurance, that the present population of the United States borders on four millions of persons.
It is proper also to inform you, that a further loan of two millions and an

half of florins has been completed in Holland; the terms of which are similar to those of the one last announced, except as to a small reduction of charges. Another, on like terms for six millions of florins, had been set on foot, under circumstances that assured an immediate completion.
Gentlemen of the Senate.
TWO treaties which have been provisionally concluded with the Cherokees, and Six Nations of Indians, will be laid before you for your consideration and ratification.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
IN entering upon the discharge of your Legislative trust, you must anticipate with pleasure, that many of the difficulties, necessarily incident to the first arrangements of a new government, for an extensive country, have been happily surmounted by the zealous and judicious exertions of your predecessors in co-operation with the other branch of the Legislature. The important objects which remain to be accomplished, will, I am persuaded, be conducted upon principles equally comprehensive, and equally well calculated for the advancement of the general weal.
The time limited for receiving subscriptions to the loans proposed by the act making provision for the debt of the United States, having expired, statements from the proper department, will, as soon as possible apprise you of the exact result. Enough, however, is already known to afford an assurance that the views of that act have been substantially fulfilled. The subscription in the domestic debt of the United States, has embraced by far the greatest proportion of that debt; affording at the same time, proof of the general satisfaction of the public creditors with the system which has been proposed to their acceptance, and of the spirit of accommodation to the convenience of the government with which they are actuated. The subscriptions in the debts of the respective states, as far as the provisions of the law have permitted, may be said to be yet more general. The part of the debt of the United States which remains unsubscribed, will naturally engage your further deliberations.
It is particularly pleasing to me to be able to announce to you, that the revenues which have been established, promise to be adequate to their objects, and may be permitted, if no unforeseen exigency occurs, to supersede, for the present, the necessity of any new burthens upon our constituents.
An object which will claim your early attention, is a provision for the current service of the ensuing year, together with such ascertained demands upon the Treasury, as require to be immediately discharged, and such casualties as may have arisen in the execution of the public business, for which no specific appropriation may have yet been made; of all which, a proper estimate will be laid before you.
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives,
I shall content myself with a general reference to former communications for several objects, upon which the urgency of other affairs has hitherto postponed any definitive resolution:— Their importance will recall them to your attention; and I trust that the progress already made in the most arduous arrangements of the government will afford you leisure to resume them with advantage.
There are, however, some of them of which I cannot forbear a more particular mention—These are, the Militia—the Post-Office and Post Roads—the Mint—Weights and Measures—a Provision for the sale of the vacant Lands of the United States.
The first is certainly an object of primary importance, whether viewed in reference to the national security, to the satisfaction of the community, or to the preservation of order. In connection with this, the establishment of competent magazines and arsenals, and the fortification of such places as are peculiarly important and vulnerable naturally present themselves to consideration. The safety of the United States, under divine protection, ought to rest on the basis of systematic and solid arrangements; exposed as little as
possible to the hazards of fortuitous circumstances.
The importance of the post office, and post roads, on a plan sufficiently liberal and comprehensive, as they respect the expedition, safety and facility of communication, is increased by the instrumentality in diffusing a knowledge of the laws and proceedings of the government; which, while it contributes to the security of the people, serves also to guard them against the effects of misrepresentation and misconception. The establishment of additional cross-posts, especially to some of the important points in the western and northern parts of the Union, cannot fail to be of material utility.
The disorders in the existing currency, and especially the scarcity of small change, a scarcity so peculiarly distressing to the poorer classes, strongly recommend the carrying into immediate effect the resolution already entered into concerning the establishment of a mint. Measures have been taken pursuant to that resolution for procuring some of the most necessary artists, together with the necessary apparatus.
An uniformity in the weights and measures of the country is among the important objects submitted to you by the constitution, and if it can be derived from a standard at once invariable and universal, must be no less honorable to the public councils than conducive to the public convenience.
A provision for the sale of the vacant lands of the United States, is particularly urged, among other reasons, by the important considerations, that they are pledged as a fund for reimbursing the public debt;—that if timely and judiciously applied they may save the necessity of burthening our citizens with new taxes for the extinguishment of the principal; and that being free to discharge the principal, but in a limited proportion, no opportunity ought to be lost for availing the public of its right.
G. WASHINGTON.
United States, Oct. 25, 1791.
After which the Representatives returned to their chamber, when the address was read by the Clerk.
On motion of Mr. Lawrance, Resolved , That this House will to-morrow resolve itself into a committee of the whole to take into consideration the President's speech.
The House adjourned until eleven o'clock to-morrow.
WEDNESDAY, October 26.
Mr. Sedgwick from Massachusetts; Mr. Venable from Virginia; and Mr. Macon from North-Carolina severally took their seats.
A letter was read from the Treasurer of the United States, with a statement of his accounts from the 1st Oct. 1790, to 30th June, 1791.
A motion was made that the rules of the former House should be adopted pro tempore. Some of the new members objected to this, because they were unacquainted with those rules. The rules were then by order read, and the motion was agreed to.
A message was received from the President of the United States, communicating to the House sundry acts passed by the legislatures of different states, and transmitted to him during the recess of Congress, viz.—An act of the State of New-Hampshire, ceding to the United States the fort and light-house within that state: an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, ratifying the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and an act of the legislature of North-Carolina, granting to the United States the use of the jails within that state.
A petition of James Rumsey, by Joseph Barnes his attorney was read, praying that the act for promoting the progress of useful arts, may be rendered more effectual to secure inventors the right to their discoveries.
The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the President's speech; and after some debate the following resolution was agreed to.
That it is the opinion of this committee, that a respectful address ought to be presented by the House of Representatives to the President of the United States, in answer to his speech to both Houses of Congress, at the commencement of the session, containing assurances that this House will take into consideration, the various and important matters recommended to their attention.
Mr. Madison, Mr. Lawrance, and Mr. Smith, (S. C.) were appointed a committee to prepare an address pursuant to the resolution.
A memorial was presented from the distillers in the town of Boston and vicinity, complaining of the unequal operation of the excise law, and suggesting alterations therein.
A memorial was read from the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, respecting prisoners of the United States.
A resolution was adopted, directing the Clerk to cause three of the city newspapers,
at the election of the respective members, to be left at their lodgings.
Mr. Giles presented a petition from Mr. William Witlock of the town of Petersburg, Virginia, which was referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
The following members were appointed a standing committee of elections, viz. Messrs. Livermore, Boutinot, Gerry, Bourne, (R.) Hillhouse, and Steele.
A proposition made by Mr. Vining to appoint a committee for contested elections, was taken into consideration, and debated; but without coming to a decision thereon.
The House adjourned.
THURSDAY, October 27.
Several petitions, viz. of Charles Gardener, John Taylor, Abraham Watson, Thomas Hunt, and Richard Moore, praying compensation for services rendered; and a petition of Elizabeth M c Clary, widow of Major M c Clary, who fell at Bunker-Hill; of Jacob Motte, in behalf of two orphan children, of the late Major Motte; of Cleland Kinlock, in behalf of the widow of the late Major Huger; of Thomas Shubrick, in behalf of two orphan children of the late Capt. Shubrick; and of Joseph Ball, in behalf of an orphan of the late Major Wise; severally praying for the aid and munificence of Congress, were read and referred to the Secretary at War to report thereon.
A remonstrance from a number of citizens of the state of New-York, complaining of the pension granted to John Younglove, and praying an investigation may be made into the circumstances on which the same was granted; also a counter petition from Mr. Younglove, were severally read and referred to the Secretary at War.
Mr. Madison in behalf of the Committee appointed for that purpose, presented the draft of an address to the President of the United States, in answer to his speech; the said draft having been twice read, and then debated in a committee of the whole house, was agreed to without amendment.
It was then resolved that the speaker, attended by the house, should present the said address: and a committee consisting of three members, was deputed to the President to know when, and where it would be convenient for him to receive the same. The committee having waited on the President, returned with an answer, that it would be convenient for him to receive the said address at his house on Friday, at twelve o'clock.
A petition of Jeremiah Allen, presented to the house yesterday, was referred to Mr. Gerry, Mr. Larned, and Mr. Sturtevant.
A petition of Susannah Fowle, widow of E. S. Fowle, late a lieutenant in the army of the U. States, and who died in September 1790, was presented to the house and read, praying that as no provision is made for widows of her description, she may be allowed such relief as may appear reasonable. The said petition was referred to a select committee.
A petition of Francis and Isaac Choate, praying for compensation for losses and injuries sustained by reason of their captivity by the Indians, was read and referred to a committee consisting of three members.
A petition of R. Weed, praying compensation for supplies furnished the United States; and a petition of a number of settlers in the western territory, between the Little Miami and Fort Washington, praying that the title to their lands, which they derive from the Miami purchase, may be confirmed and quieted; were severally read and referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
A petition from a number of public creditors who loaned money in 1777 and 1778, praying an appropriation may be made for arrears of interest due, and for the annual interest arising hereafter, was read and laid on the table.
A message was received from the President of the United States by the Secretary at War, viz.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and House of Representatives,
I HAVE directed the Secretary of War to lay before you, for your information, the reports of Brigadier General Scott, and Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Wilkinson, the officers who commanded the two expeditions against the Wabash Indians, in the months of June and August last; together with the instructions by virtue of which the said expeditions were undertaken. When the operations now depending shall be terminated; the reports relative thereto shall also be laid before you.
G. WASHINGTON.
United States, Oct. 27, 1791.
The said message and papers accompanying the same were laid on the table.
A petition of Charles Hately, of S. C., praying a reasonable time may be granted him to finish and exhibit the model of a machine for cleaning rice; was read and referred to the Secretary of State, for the information of the Commissioners of the Patent Office.
FRIDAY, Oct. 28.
A number of petitions praying for compensations and pensions, were read and referred to the Secretary at War.
A petition of B. Warren, presented on a former day, was now referred to the Secretary at War.
On motion of Mr. Lawrance, a committee was appointed to bring in a bill or bills to provide for the registering of ships or vessels, to regulate those employed in the coasting trade and fisheries, and for other purposes. The gentlemen appointed were, Mr. Goodhue, Mr. Fitzsimons, and Mr. Larned.
At twelve o'clock, the Speaker, attended by the members and the clerk, and preceded by the sergeant at arms, waited on the President of the United States, at his house, where the Speaker delivered the following address, in an-
swer to his speech to both Houses at the opening of the session.
To GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
IN receiving your address at the opening of the present session, the House of Representatives have taken an ample share in the feeling inspired by the actual prosperity and flourishing prospects of our country: And whilst, with becoming gratitude to heaven, we ascribe this happiness to the true source from which it flows, we behold with an animating pleasure, the degree in which the constitution and laws of the United States have been instrumental in dispensing it.
It yields us particular satisfaction to learn the success with which the different important measures of the government have proceeded; as well those specially provided for at the last session as those of preceding date. The safety of our western frontier, in which the lives and repose of so many of our fellow citizens are involved, being peculiarly interesting, your communications on that subject, are proportionally grateful to us. The gallantry and good conduct of the militia, whose services were called for, is an honorable confirmation of the efficacy of that precious resource of a free state. And we anxiously with the consequences of their successful enterprises, and of the other proceedings to which you have referred, may leave the United States free to pursue the most benevolent policy toward the unhappy and deluded race of people in our neighbourhood.
The amount of the population of the United States, determined by the returns of the census, is a source of the most pleasing reflections, whether it be viewed in relation to our national safety and respectability, or as a proof of that felicity in the situation of our country, which favours so unexampled a rapidity in its growth. Nor ought any to be insensible to the additional motive suggested by this important fact, to perpetuate the free government established with a wise administration of it, to a portion of the earth which promises such an increase of the number which is to enjoy those blessings within the limits of the United States.
We shall proceed with all the respect due to your patriotic recommendations, and with a deep sense of the trust committed to us by our fellow-citizens, to take into consideration the various and important matters falling within the present session. And in discussing and deciding each, we shall feel every disposition, whilst we are pursuing the public welfare, which must be the supreme object with all our constituents, to accommodate as far as possible, the means of attaining it to the sentiments and wishes of every part of them.
Signed by order and in behalf of the House of Representatives.
JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Speaker.
Attest, JOHN BROOKLYN, Clerk.
To which the President replied as follows:
GENTLEMEN, THE pleasure I derive from an assurance of your attention to the objects I have recommended to you, is doubled by your concurrence in the testimony I have borne to the prosperous condition of our public affairs. Relying on the functions of your enlightened judgments, and your patriotic aid, I shall be the more encouraged in all my endeavours for the public weal; and, particularly, in those which may be required on my part for executing the salutary measures I anticipate from your present deliberations.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The members then returned to their hall, where the President's reply was read.
A message was received from the President of the United States by Mr. Secretary Lear, communicating a copy of the enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States, agreeably to the census taken pursuant to a law of the Union: also, sundry papers from the Governor of Pennsylvania, respecting several persons who have fled from justice from that state, to the state of Virginia. The papers were read, and a motion laid on the table by Mr. Sedgwick, that a committee should be appointed to whom the papers respecting the persons fleeing from justice, should be referred, with instructions to report a bill or bills, making a general provision in cases of persons charged with felony, treason, or other crimes, who may flee from a state having cognizance thereof, &c.
The schedule of the census was referred to a committee of the whole House, and made the order of the day for Monday next.
The other papers referred to in the message of the President, received yesterday, were then read, viz. An act of the state of North-Carolina, ceding a tract of land for the use of the United States, for the erection of light-houses—and the reports of the commanders on the expeditions against the Indians.
On motion of Mr. Sedgwick a committee was appointed to bring in a bill to provide for the regulation of the post-office and post roads, consisting of Messrs. Livermore, Clark, Steele, Bourne, (R.T.) Thacher.
Mr. Williamson's motion, for a committee to bring in a bill to amend the act for promoting the progress of the useful arts, was adopted, and the following gentlemen appointed, Messrs. Williamson, Hillhouse, and Sedgwick.
Adjourned to Monday eleven o'clock.

The following was communicated, by message, to the House of Representatives on Friday last, by the President of the United States.
SCHEDULE of the whole Number of Persons within the several Districts of the United States, according to an Act "Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the United States," passed March the 1st, 1790.
   DISTRICTS. Free white Males of sixteen years and upwards, including heads of families. Free white Males under sixteen years. Free white Females, including heads of families. All other Free persons. Slaves. Total.       VERMONT. 22,435 22,328 40,505 852 16 85,539   NEW HAMPSHIRE. 30,000 34,851 70,160 630 158 141,885   MAINE. 24,384 24,748 46,890 538 none. 96,540   MASSACHUSETTS. 95,453 87,289 190,582 5,463 none. 378,787   RHODE ISLAND. 10,019 15,799 32,652 3,407 948 68,825   CONNECTICUT. 60,528 54,403 117,448 2,868 2,764 237,946   NEW YORK. 83,700 78,122 152,320 4,654 21,324 340,120   NEW JERSEY. 45,251 41,416 83,287 2,762 1,453 184,169   PENNSYLVANIA. 110,738 105,948 205,363 6,537 3,737 434,873   DELAWARE. 11,783 12,143 22,384 3,899 8,887 59,091   MARYLAND. 55,915 51,339 101,393 8,043 103,036 319,728   VIRGINIA. 110,986 116,135 215,046 12,866 202,627 747,610   KENTUCKY. 15,454 17,057 28,922 114 12,430 73,677   NORTH CAROLINA. 69,988 77,506 140,710 4,977 100,572 393,751   SOUTH CAROLINA. 13,103 14,014 25,739 398 29,264 82,548   GEORGIA. 13,103 14,014 25,739 398 29,264 82,548  
   DISTRICTS. Free white Males of sixteen years and upwards, including heads of families. Free white Males under sixteen years. Free white Females, including heads of families. All other Free persons. Slaves. Total.       S. Western Territory. 16,271 10,277 15,365 861 3,417 35,691   N. Western Territory.  
Truly stated from the original Returns deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State.
October 24, 1791. THOMAS JEFFERSON. This return was not signed by the marshal, but was inclosed and referred to in a letter written and signed by him.
For the NATIONAL GAZETTE. An account of a person born a Negro, or a very dark mulatto, who afterwards became white. By CHARLES W. PEALE.
THIS person resides at Mr. Bloodworth's in Somerset county, Maryland, where I saw and conversed with him, a few weeks since. He is commonly called James. Certificates can be had from gentlemen of character to the following purpose, as I had it from them: James was born in Charles county, Maryland, about the year 1741, of a black negro mother. His father was a white man, as James says, and as all believe. His birth was at Ignatius Bowman's, and he successively belonged to the said Mr. Bowman, a William Bowman, a Mr. Hancock, Thomas Hopewell, Col. William Hopewell, and John Bloodworth, where he is at present. He was of a black or very dark mulatto colour till he was about 15 years of age, when some white spots appeared on his skin, and which have since gradually increased; so that at this time his skin is entirely white from head to foot, excepting a few brown specks, like moles, and some blotches of a dark mulatto colour on his cheek bones. Concurring in the above particulars, James adds of himself, that he was born with some white locks of hair on his head, which still remain. That he had a child, which is in Charles county, born with such white spots of hair on his head. It is also well ascertained, by numbers with whom I conversed in the neighborhood of James, that from their own knowledge, about sixteen years ago, he had not more white on him than there is now of black. He has a negro wife and several children by her, now living. These are all black as negroes commonly are. But he knows not the condition of the child he left in Charles county; whether there has commenced any change in the colour of his skin, as the spots in the hair might promise. James is about fifty years old, his hair is black, with a few white spots short and much curled (more like a mulatto's than a negro's); the white spots on his head, and two white spots of hair on his chin, give him an odd appearance; he gave me the following account of the changes—a portion of the black becomes of a reddish brown
6th. The way into the squares being designed in a special manner for the common use and convenience of the occupiers of the respective squares; the property in the same is referred to the public, so that there may be an immediate interference on any abuse of the use thereof, by any individual, to the nuisance or obstruction of others. The proprietors of the lots adjoining the entrance into the squares, in arching over the entrance, and fixing on gates the manner the commissioners shall approve, shall be entitled to divide the space over the arching and build it up with the range of that line of the square. 7th. No vaults shall be permitted under the streets, nor any encroachments on the foot-way above, by steps, stoops, porches, cellar-doors, windows, ditches, or leaning-walls, nor shall there be any projection over the street, other than the eaves of the houses, without the consent of the commissioners. 8th. These regulations are the terms and conditions under and upon which conveyances are to be made, according to the deeds in trust of the lands within the city. Oct. 17. GEO. WASHINGTON.
PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 31.
His Excellency WILLIAM PATTERSON, Esq., is unanimously re-elected Governor of the State of New Jersey. Saturday last JOHN KEAN, Esq., of South Carolina, was chosen Cadiar of the Bank of the United States. Last week arrived in this city from London, via New York, Mr. HAMMOND, commissioned with certain powers from the Court of Great Britain to the United States of America. Mr. Hammond, the British Envoy, has it in commission to conclude a treaty of commerce between England and this country. The outlines of this treaty have been already discussed, and we learn that some very considerable commercial advantages are held out to America as the basis of it, which will in time supplant the greater part of the trade of Russia with England. The Governor of this state has been pleased to appoint BENJAMIN CLEW, Esq., one of the Judges, and President of the high court of Errors and Appeals.
Different accounts recently received from the Indian Country mention several petty acts of hostility committed by skulking parties of the Indians. Four men have been killed within a few miles of the town of Marietta, and one other some miles further down the Ohio. The people on the Frontiers, however, it is said, are not apprehensive of any considerable attack from the savages, as the movements of the western army have served as an effectual check to their invasions. The latest accounts from French Hispaniola represent that Island as in a state of the utmost confusion, from the insurrection of the negroes; all trade being at a stand; the commercial vessels detained in port, and the blacks meditating an attack upon Cape Francois itself, which was it is said, so strongly fortified as to leave the inhabitants under little or no apprehension of any attempt of that kind succeeding. Several buildings, consisting of stables and hay lofts have been consumed in this capital in the course of the preceding week. Attempts have been made to let others on fire by placing coals therein, which were, however, happily discovered before any material damage was done. A proclamation has since been issued by his Excellency the Governor of this state, offering a reward of five hundred dollars for the discovery of any person or persons concerned in these nefarious attempts.
We hear from New-York that on the 24th instant, late in the evening, a building in Broad-Street (a flax-mill) took fire by some accident, and was entirely consumed. By the activity of the Citizens, the flames were prevented from spreading any further. Extract of a letter from Princeton, New-Jersey; dated October 24.
"I have read over that part of the French author, you was so obliging as to lend me, which relates to his NEW THEORY of the TIDES. Lunar attraction has been hitherto received by all Philosophers as the true and only cause of the periodical swell observed in the main ocean we call tides. Newton, however, ought in some degree to be excepted, who candidly says in his Principia, that the analogy of the tides to the motion of the moon is not so exact, but that he is convinced there is some other hidden cause in nature, which at least assists the moon in producing this remarkable appearance. That hidden cause the French Philosopher pretends to have fully discovered, and demonstrates that the idea of lunar attraction is false and absurd, and that the principal, if not the only, cause of the tides in the several oceans arises from the thawing of the immense circle of polar ice, which is partially and alternately dissolved every year according as the sun is on the north or south side of the equator. I own, I am almost a convert to the Frenchman's opinions, and am convinced that the major part of his arguments will not be easily confuted. If the moon really acted upon the surface of the ocean in the manner we have been taught to believe, she would undoubtedly most attract those parts of the waters directly under her; whereas, experience every day teaches us that the tides flow by far the highest in the more northern latitudes, while in the equatorial parts they are scarcely perceptible. I am glad to hear the work is now translating in Philadelphia, and upon its appearance in an English dress I sincerely hope that the perusal thereof may as fully gratify and entertain other readers as it has done yours &c."
A letter has been received in this City on Saturday from a Merchant in New-York, an extract from which is as follows:— "A vessel is arrived at Boston, which left the Cape the 25th of September, the Captain of which reports, that in a formidable attack on the negroes, just before he left it, the whites were de-
fested with the loss of near six hundred men, killed and wounded; and that the British ships from Jamaica, in attacking a fort possessed by the Negroes near the Cape, were very much damaged, beat off, and one frigate nearly sunk."
London, August 10, 1791.
SIR, I BEG that you will be pleased to make it publicly known to the citizens of the United States that all the American shipping, carrying Tobacco, &c. to the ports of Guernsey and Jersey are subject to seizure under an act of Parliament in the reign of Charles the Second, that they may govern themselves accordingly. I have the honor to assure you that I am with the most perfect respect,
SIR, Your most obedient and most humble Servant, JOSHUA JOHNSON. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq.
Extract of a letter from New-Jersey, Oct. 27. "We are in high spirits on the subject of the grand manufactory, the establishment of which is meditated in this state. Certain it is, that in a territory like ours (deprived as we are of the advantages of external commerce) agriculture and manufactures ought to be the main objects of our pursuit. The former is pretty well attended to in most parts of the state; the latter is shamefully neglected, although, in our circumstances, nearly as necessary as the other to the welfare of the community. Several places are talked of as the seat of the manufactory, among which are, Kingston, Spottwood, Newark, and Brunswick. Plenty of wood and a large stream of never failing water are the great desiderata towards supporting an American manufactory; particularly the latter, as many of the works should be made to go by water to save the expense of manual labour. In both these conveniences we at least equal any state in the union, and may therefore (if properly supported in other respects by the adjacent states) rationally hope for success."
A town meeting is notified in one of the Boston papers, to be held on the 26th instant, when, among other articles, the subject of instructing their representatives to endeavour to effect a repeal of an act for preventing Theatrical Entertainments, will be discussed.
Extract of a letter from Albany, dated Oct. 20. "It now appears that a canal is practicable from Wood Creek to the Mohawk River, for boats of ten or twelve tons burthen, which will enable them to penetrate nearly to the western extremities of this state. All this may be accomplished at the moderate expence of about twenty-five hundred pounds. The distance between the two waters does not much exceed one mile, and the ground very level. The speedy completion of this grand object will conduce greatly to the future prosperity of the city of Albany, and notwithstanding the jealousy of our ancient rival at the mouth of the Hudson, we may reasonably expect soon to be considered as a port of no small consequence in point of foreign trade. A projected deepening of the Overlaughs, by running out piers on each side, will also contribute to establish our independency in the importation of the productions and manufactures of every country."
Accounts by the ship Delaware, arrived here on Saturday from Charleston, mention the death of Doctor Budd, for many years an eminent Physician of that place.
City-Hall, Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1791. WE the subscribers, this day appointed by the stockholders of the bank of the United States to preside at the election of twenty-five directors for the said bank, do hereby certify that the following gentlemen were duly elected. James Watson, Joseph Barrill, Philip Livingston, John Watts, Rufus King, Joseph Ball, Nicholas Low, William Bingham, Joseph Anthony, James Cole Fisher, Herman Le Roy, Robert Smith, Thomas Willing, Archibald McCall, Dr. James M'Clurg, Charles Carroll, C. Samuel Johnston, N. C. Charles Pettie, William Smith, S. C. John M. Nesbitt, Jonathan Mason, jun. George Cabot, Jeremiah Wadsworth, Fisher Ames. John Lawrance.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year first above written. TRISTRAM DALTON, (seal) GERARD BANCKER, (seal) SAMUEL POWEL, (seal)
At a meeting of the directors of the bank of the United States—present, George Cabot, Joseph Ball, Fisher Ames, William Bingham, Jonath. Mason, jun. James Cole Fisher, Joseph Barrill, Herman Le Roy, Jeremiah Wadsworth, John M. Nesbitt, Nicholas Low, Robert Smith, John Watts, Archibald McCall, John Lawrance, Charles Pettie, Rufus King, Thomas Willing, Philip Livingston, Samuel Johnston, Joseph Anthony, William Smith. Hon. SAMUEL JOHNSTON in the chair. On a ballot being taken for the choice of a President, it appeared that THOMAS WILLING was unanimously chosen. SAMUEL JOHNSTON, Chairman. Philad. Oct. 25, 1791.
At a general meeting of the stockholders of the bank of the United States, held at the City-Hall, in Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening, October 26, 1791, in pursuance of notice given by the directors of the said bank, Thomas Willing Esq. was appointed chairman, and Mr. Edward Fox, Secretary.

On motion of Mr. Duer, of New-York, seconded by Mr. Barrill, of Massachusetts, Resolved, That a committee of seven, be appointed to report such bye laws, ordinances and regulations as shall seem necessary and convenient for the government of the corporation, and that they make such report at the next meeting.
The members chosen were, Mr. Duer, of New-York, Mr. Bingham, of Philadelphia, Mr. Low, of New-York, Mr. M'Connell, of Philadelphia, Mr. Smith, of South-Carolina, Mr. Mason, of Massachusetts, and Mr. Watts, of New-York.
Resolved, That when the said committee are agreed upon their report, they have the same printed for the use of the stockholders.
Adjourned to Monday evening next at six o'clock.
By order of the meeting, THOMAS WILLING, chairman.
Attest. EDWARD FOX, Sec'y.
Extract of a letter from Holland, dated Aug. 20.
"Notwithstanding what may be supposed the ardent desire of the Empress of Russia, it does not appear that under her auspices the Russian armies will ever become conquerors of Constantinople, as threatened. On the contrary, there is every prospect of a speedy peace taking place between the Austrians, Russians, and Ottomans. The hopes of a counter-revolution in France are more and more on the decline, and although the King of Sardinia is making immense warlike preparations in favour of supporting the aristocratic exiles from France, and restoring the old despotic government, the Emperor of Germany has declined giving them any effectual assistance. It may reasonably be concluded therefore, that the powers of Europe will either not intermeddle at all in the affairs of France, or if they do, it will be by a negotiation rather than by violent measures."
It having been suggested to the Editor of the National Gazette that Wednesdays and Saturdays are the most frequent days of newspaper publications in this capital, he has on that account varied a little from his original plan, and changed his days of publishing to Monday and Thursday.
Poetical Address to the PUBLIC of the UNITED STATES.
THIS age is so fertile of mighty events That people complain, with some reason, no doubt; Besides the time lost, and besides the expence, With reading the papers they're fairly worn out; The past is no longer an object of care, The present consumes all the time they can spare.
Thus reasons the reader, but still he reads on, With his pence and his paper unwilling to part, He sees the world passing, men going and gone, Some riding in coaches, and some in a cart: For a peep at the farce a subscription he'll give;
Revolutions must happen—that Printers may live.
For a share of your favor we aim with the rest— To enliven the scene we'll exert all our skill; What we have to impart shall be some of the best,
And Multum in Parvo our text—If you will: Since we never admitted a clause in our Creed That the greatest employment of life is—to read.
The King of the French, and the Queen of the North
At the head of the play for the season we find: From the spark that we kindled a flame has gone forth
To expand thro' the world and enlighten mankind:
With a code of new doctrines the universities, And Thomas is preaching strange sermons to kings.
Thus launch'd as we are on the ocean of NEWS, In hopes that your pleasure our pains will repay, All honest endeavours the author will use To furnish a feast for the grave and the gay;
At least he'll essay such a track to pursue That the world shall approve—and his news shall be true.
For the NATIONAL GAZETTE.
The following lines, inscribed under the Bust of Voltaire, at Paris, have already appeared in the General Advertiser. A Paraphrased English translation is now added for the more general satisfaction of the reader.
JADIS dans Athenes et Rome Il falloit pour chaque grand homme Ciseleur un marbre nouveau: Ici, l'artiste plus habile Sous son magique ciseau, A fait revivre en ce morceau Sophocle, Tacite, et Virgile.
[TRANSLATED.]
Athens and Rome in ancient days, we find For each great man a splendid Bust design'd, And, proud some mark of public praise to give, Bade in the breathing stone their favourites live: Here, a new genius to our wondering eyes With magic touch a nobler form supplies; For, in the image art has copied here Virgil and Sophocles at once appear, Here Tacitus, the chisel's art restores— Thus, three great men in one the world adores.
It is a glorious sentiment, "That the people who have been resolved to be free have always been victorious." The experience of Switzerland, Holland, and the United States, vouch for the fact.
MEMBERS of the SECOND CONGRESS.
Table with 2 columns: MEMBERS of the SENATE. Lists members by state: New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, Vermont.
MEMBERS of the HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
Table with 2 columns: MEMBERS of the HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES. Lists members by state: New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, Vermont, Kentucky.
Those with this * mark were not members of the first Congress.
Intelligence received by Capt. Frazier, who arrived at Boston, in 35 days from London.
PARIS.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY. Sept. 7. A proposed decree was read by M. Beamette, relative to the presentation of the Constitutional Chart to the King, and respecting the liberty which it is necessary to grant to the Monarch, and the forms and ceremonies which are to be observed on this occasion.
Before he read his decree, the orator made a long speech which abounded much less with argument and sound eloquence, than with high sounding bombast. The nation, (says he) exasperated at the risks which you have run, and satisfied with your conduct, awoke like a sovereign—the stretched out her arms and all her dangers vanished.
He then read, as spokesman for the Committee of Constitution and Revision, the following articles.
Art. 1. "A deputation shall be appointed to present the constitutional act to the King for his acceptance.
2. "The King shall be requested to give such orders as he shall think necessary, respecting his guards and the dignity of his person.
3. "If the King accede to the wishes of the French nation, by accepting the constitution he shall be requested to name the day, and to mention the forms to be observed at the time that he shall solemnly pronounce in presence of the National Assembly, his acceptance of Constitutional Royalty, and his engagement to discharge the duties attached to it."
SEPTEMBER 5.
Presentation of the Constitution to the King, for his acceptance.
The Grand Constitutional Chart is at length finished, and was on Saturday last presented to the King; who received it with a countenance in which much outward satisfaction was depicted.
The members met in the hall of the Assembly at six o'clock in the evening, but it was half-past eight before every thing was ready.
M. Vernier, the President, then intimated, that he had waited on the King, and announced their intentions, and that his Majesty was ready to receive them.
On this the deputation moved on towards the palace of the Thuilleries, between a double row of national guards, flambeaux preceding, following, and accompanying them, and martial music striking up and continuing during the procession.
[Here follows a list of the members empowered by the Assembly, to present the new Constitution to Louis XVI.]
Having arrived at the palace, the deputation were immediately ushered into the Grand Council-chamber, and introduced to the King, who was seated on a throne, surrounded by his Ministers, and a great number of other persons of distinction.
M. Thouret then advanced, and spoke as follows:
"The representatives of the nation now present to your Majesty the Constitutional Act, which consecrates the imprescriptible rights of the French nation; which gives to the throne its true dignity, and which organizes the government of the empire."
The King instantly replied: "I now receive the Constitution presented to me by the National Assembly. I shall inform them of my resolution, after the shortest possible delay which the examination of such an important object demands."
"I am resolved to remain in Paris; I shall give the necessary orders to the Commandant General of the national Parisian troops respecting my guards."
The deputation having received this answer, and M. Thouret having asked and obtained a copy of it in writing, for the satisfaction of the Assembly, they instantly returned with the same ceremony that they had set out.
Yesterday the Thuilleries were opened, all the centinels posted to prevent the entrance of strangers being removed.
A prodigious crowd of citizens having gone to the chapel during the morning service, on the entrance of the King and Queen to hear mass, a number of voices exclaimed, Vive la Nation! Vive la Constitution!
His Majesty, who was taken unawares, being unable to hide his emotion at this circumstance, burst into tears. On this the audience cried out, Vive la Roi! Vive la Liberte! One person in particular pronounced with a loud and distinct voice, Vive le Premier Roi Constitutionnel Francois!
LONDON, Sept. 6.
Declaration of the Emperor, in conjunction with the Courts of Berlin, London, Madrid, Turin, Naples and Petersburg.
"The undersigned are ordered by their respective Sovereigns to make known the following:
"That notwithstanding the glaring force and violence which both preceded and succeeded the acts of consent drawn from the King of France to the decrees of the National Assembly, yet they had withheld their opinions as to the free will of his Christian Majesty in the consent above mentioned, but that the attempt made by that Monarch to obtain his freedom was an undoubted proof that both his religion and his will, had been violently forced, and that the formal arresting of the King, Queen, Dauphin and Madame Elizabeth, occasions grounded anxiety as to the further views of the opposing party.
"That the before named Sovereigns can no longer forbear expressing their feelings, and declaring the resolutions which they have been induced to take in the present situation of affairs, and which the honour of their crowns, the ties of friendship, and the earnest wish for the good order and peace of Europe, require of them, and they have charged the undersigned Ministers to declare in their names,
"1st. That they look upon the cause of the King of France as their own; that they require that that Prince and his family be immediately set at liberty, and free to go where they please, and to restore to his Majesty that sacred honour and submission due from a people to their Sovereign by all laws of nature and civil society.
"2dly, That the Sovereigns will unite to oppose and revenge any further attempts against the security of the persons, or the honor of the King, Queen, and any of the Royal Family.
"3dly, That they will not acknowledge any other constitution as legal in France but what has the unequivocal approbation of the king, given when he is at full liberty to act as he pleases.
"4thly, And if no such legal constitution is settled, they will jointly use every means to put an end to that spirit of anarchy and confusion so contrary to the regularity and good order which it is the duty of all governments to cherish and support."
[Signed by the different Ministers.]
HARTFORD, Oct. 24.
Last Wednesday, after a full debate, the House of Representatives repealed the Certificate Law, passed last May, by a large majority of votes. The fate of the bill in the Council was doubtful.
Applications are making to the Legislature for a purchase of the Western Lands belonging to the State, so that the State may now reap some benefit from them. But it is feared that the same mad policy, which has hitherto prevented the sale of them, will govern the legislature; and that under pretence of holding them till they rise in value, they will be held till the rage for speculation is over, till the monied
men have vested their money in other lands or enterprizes, and then a few designing men will have an opportunity of purchasing these lands cheap.
NEW-YORK, Oct. 21. By order of Sir John Temple, Baronet, his Britannic Majesty's Consul General, throughout the United States of America:
INFORMATION is hereby given for the government of all masters or commanders of British vessels, who may arrive at the ports of the said United States, that an act of Parliament of the eleventh and twelfth of William the third [made perpetual by the act of the 9th of George the first] enacts, "that if any master of a merchant ship, shall, during his being abroad, force any man on shore, or wilfully leave him behind, in any of his Majesty's plantations, or elsewhere, shall, being thereof legally convicted, suffer three months imprisonment, without bail or mainprize."
SHEPHERD'S-TOWN, Oct. 17. A volunteer expedition, under the command of Brigadier General Charles Scott, was to rendezvous at George-Town (Craig's Mill) on Thursday the 8th day of September last, with 30 days provision, in order to go against the common enemy. The expence of this expedition is not to be defrayed by the general government, unless services should be rendered, which, in the eye of Congress, may be thought deserving of some compensation.
We learn by some travellers who arrived in this town a few days since from Wheeling, that the western army moved from head-quarters at Licking, on the 15th instant, on their way to the Indian country, therefore we may shortly expect some interesting information from that quarter.
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