Gazette of the United States & evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-04-09 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States AND EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 101 of Vol. V.]
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 1794.
[Whole No. 560.]
For Amsterdam,
The new fast-sailing, copper-bottomed SHIP
ADRIANA,
K. Fitzpatrick, Master.
BUILT of live oak and cedar and was intended for a Liverpool Trader, will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, having excellent accommodations, apply on board at Walnut street wharf, or to
THOS. & JOHN KETLAND.
N. B. Passengers will be landed in England if required.
March 6, 1794.
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For Norfolk & Fredericksburgh,
The Brig
LITTLE SALLY,
JOHN EARL, Master.
A launch good vessel, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board at Chesnut street wharf, or to
JOSEPH ANTHONY & SON.
March 31.
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For Sale or Charter,
THE SHIP
ANDROMACHE,
(An American bottom)
John Moore, Master.
Is a stout good vessel, about two years old, burthen 232 tons, has only made three voyages, and may be seen at Vine-street wharf, and the terms in the known by application to
WHARTON & LEWIS.
March 21.
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The Profits arising from the following publication are for the benefit of the Poor.
Just published, printed by R. Aitken and Co. and sold by J. Cramb, W. Young T. Dobson, and the other Booksellers,
MINUTES
OF THE
Proceedings of the Committee,
Appointed on the 14th September 1793, by the Citizens of Philadelphia, the Northern Liberties, and the District of Southwark, to attend to and alleviate the sufferings of the afflicted with the Malignant Fever, prevalent, in the City and its vicinity.
WITH AN APPENDIX,
CONTAINING
A list of persons admitted into the Hospital at Bush-hill, showing the times of their admission, death and discharge.
Number of Houses, Deaths, &c. in the respective streets, alleys, and courts in the city of Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, and District of Southwark.
A list of the Intements in the Burial grounds in the city of Philadelphia, Northern Liberties, and District of Southwark, with a meteorological account of the weather.
A summary of donations in cash and provisions, received from sunny persons and places, for the aid of the poor and afflicted.
April 2.
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Just Imported,
In the Ship Apollo, Capt. Fitzpatrick, from Amsterdam, and now landing on Walnut-street wharf, viz.
GIN in pipes,
A few bales Holland Duck,
Ditto Oznaburghs,
Holland Sheetings,
Juniper Berries,
Glass Ware, viz. Tumblers and Mugs, various sizes.
Sheathing Paper,
Swedes Iron, square and flat bars,
Hair Ribband, No. 4.
Dutch Great Coats,
A quantity of Junk and Oakum, &c. &c.
FOR SALE BY
THOMAS KETLAND, Jun.
The above-mentioned Ship is for Sale—should application be made within a few days; otherwise she will take freight for Amsterdam.
March 1, 1794.
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TO BE SOLD,
A large elegant House, and Lot of Ground,
In an eligible situation,—also a Country Seat within 6 miles of the City, with 9 acres of land, or 42 acres of land and meadow, the House is not exceeded by many in the vicinity of the city, in size or convenience.
For terms apply to the printer.
January 23.
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IMPORTED
In the Brig George and Harriot, from Havre de Grace, AND FOR SALE BY
Louis Osment,
A PERFECT
Assortment of Hanging Paper,
high coloured and plain.
White silk Stockings, high dressed and put up English fashion.
The handsomest artificial Flowers and Feathers.
Some Looking Glass Plates to be sold by the case.
A few hampers of Champagne wine six years old.
ALSO,
An elegant parcel of
Bearskin Muffs,
And very beautiful Silk Cloaks, which on account of the season will be sold low, and at a long credit.
LIKEWISE
42 pipes Madeira wine,
and a few cases of Claret.
A Quantity of
Hamburg Demijohns.
In a few Days,
He will have for sale,
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
White and Black Laces,
Leghorn hats, fans and cambricks, claret in cases, a quantity of window glass well assorted of all sizes, and a few pair of remarkable Looking Glasses framed, all arrived at Norfolk, now coming round.
March 22.
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FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
Old Lisbon Wine of a
superior quality in pipes, imported in the ship Wilmington.
OLD SHERRY WINE of the first quality in quarter casks, imported in the brig Nancy capt. Gwin, from Cadiz.
SHELLED ALMONDS and a few kegs of RAISINS, imported in ditto.
Particular TENERIFFE WINES, in pipes, bds. and quarter casks, imported in the ship Thomas, capt. Skinner.
A few quarter casks of old particular bill of exchange MADEIRA WINE.
George Meade,
Who has also, just arrived and for sale
A SMALL CARGO OF
Lisbon Salt.
A quantity of empty BAGS for sale. April 5. dtw w&ssam.
Mordecai Lewis,
Has for Sale at his Store, No. 25, Dock-Street:—
A few Bales of Russia Sheetings, Barcelona Handkerchiefs in Boxes, A bale of low-priced Cotton Handkerchiefs, A Quantity of Souchong Tea, Hyson and Tonkay, ditto. Holland Gin in Casks, A Quantity of Brimstone, With a Variety of other Goods. Feb. 20. grawfw
In the Name of the French Republic.
EVERY Frenchman is forbid to violate the Neutrality of the United States. All commissions or authorizations tending to infringe that neutrality, are revoked, and are to be returned to the Agents of the French Republic.
Philadelphia, Ventose 16th, second year of the French Republic, one and indivisible (March 6th, 1794, o. s.)
The Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic. JH. FAUCHET.
The Editors of newspapers within the United States, are requested to republish the foregoing notice. d
NORRIS COURT,
Back of the New Library, between Chesnut and Walnut Streets.
George Rutter,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he continues carrying on the business of
Sign and Fire-Bucket Painting,
Likewise, JAPANNEED PLATES, for doors or window-shutters, done in the most elegant manner, and with dispatch.
Orders from the country will be thankfully received, and duly attended to.
December 30.
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The Public are cautioned to beware of counterfeited Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States, and Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America, several of which have appeared in circulation within a few days past; they are a good general imitation of the genuine Bills, but may be distinguished by the following
M A R K S.
Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States.
ALL that have appeared have the letter F. for their Alphabetical Mark.
The Texture of the Paper is thicker and whiter and it takes the ink more freely than the genuine paper.
The O. in the word Company is smaller than the M. and other letters of that word, so that a line extended from the top of the O, to touch the top of the M. would extend considerably above the range of the whole word.
In the word United the letters are narrower and closer together than the rest of the bill. The z and f in the word promise are not parallel, the f inclining much more forward than the z.
The engraving is badly executed, the strokes of all the Letters are stronger and the device in the margin particularly is much coarser and appears darker than in the true bills. Some of the counterfeits bear date in 1791—Whereas the Bank was not in operation till December, and no five dollar bills were issued in that year.
Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America.
ALL that have appeared have the letter B. for their alphabetical mark.
They are printed on a paper nearly similar to that of the counterfeited Five Dollar Notes above described; the engraving is better executed, and they approach nearer to the appearance of the genuine bills.
The fine ruled lines through the word Twenty, in the body of the bill, are in number thirteen in the genuine bills, and but twelve in the counterfeits.
The word Company is much like the same word in the Five Dollar Bills as described above, the b being less than the m, and others following.
There is no stroke to the t in the word North whereas in the genuine bills the stroke is well defined.
The letters ent in the word Twenty, to the left hand at the bottom, do not come down to the line, but are so cut as to give an irregular appearance to the word, the Tw and the y going below them.
The Signature J Nixon, has the appearance of being written with lamp-black and oil, and differs from the other ink used in printing the bills and the cashier's signature.
It is supposed these forgeries were committed in some of the Southern States, as all the counterfeits that have appeared, have come from thence, and two persons have been apprehended in Virginia, on suspicion of being the authors of them.
The reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid to any Person or Persons who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the several offenders of the following descriptions or any of them, viz.
The person or persons, who manufactured the paper on which the Bills are printed.
The person or persons, who engraved the plates.
The printer or printers, of the bills.
Every person who has acted as a principal in any other way, in the counterfeiting and uttering the said bills.
THOMAS WILLING, President of the Bank United States.
JOHN NIXON, President of the Bank of North America.
By order of the Committees of the Representative Boards. Philadelphia, March 28, 1794. dtf.
Excellent CLARET,
In hogheads and in cases of 50 bottles each. ALSO,
A few cases Champagne Wine;
MADEIRA,
In pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, FOR SALE BY
JOHN VAUGHAN,
No. 111, South Front Street. Jan. 2, 1794. dtf
FOR SALE,
BY MATHEW CAREY, No. 118,
Market-Street,
An Essay on Slavery,
Designed to exhibit in a new point of view its effects on morals, industry, and the peace of society. Some facts and calculations are offered to prove the labor of freemen to be much more productive than that of slaves; that countries are rich, powerful and happy, in proportion as the laboring people enjoy the fruits of their own labor; and hence the necessary conclusion, that slavery is impolitic as well as unjust.
PRICE 25 CENTS.
February 15.
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PROPOSALS
For Printing by Subscription,
An Original Novel,
In Four Volumes, duodecimo,
Dedicated, by Permission, to Mrs. Bingham,
ENTITLED,
Trials of the Human Heart.
By Mrs. ROWSON,
Of the New Theatre, Philadelphia, Author of Victoria, Inquisitor, Charlotte, Fille de Chambre, &c. &c.
"If there's a power above us,
"(And that there is, all Nature cries aloud
"Thro' all her works) he must delight in
"virtue,
"And that which he delights in, must be
"happy."
"The soul, secured in her existence, smiles
"At the drawn dagger, & defies its point"
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II. Price to subscribers four dollars bound, one half to be paid at the time of subscribing.
III. The subscribers' names will be prefixed as patrons of the undertaking.
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CONGRESS.
IN SENATE,
Tuesday, March 25.
[CONTINUED.]
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Lambert—
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed a bill entitled, "an act transferring, for a limited time, the jurisdiction of suits and offences, from the district to the circuit court of New Hampshire, and assigned certain duties, in respect to invalid pensioners, to the Attorney of the said district," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate. And he withdrew.
The bill last mentioned was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
Conformable to notice given, Mr. Jackson obtained leave to bring in a bill to make provision for the widow and orphan children of Robert Forsyth who was killed in the service of the United States, which was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
On motion
Resolved, That Thursday next be assigned to take into consideration the state of the nation.
Mr. Vining reported from the committee that they this day laid the enrolled bill, entitled, "an act allowing to Major-General la Fayette his pay and emoluments while in the service of the United States" before the President of the United States.
The Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock to morrow morning.
Wednesday, March 26th, 1794.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled—"An act limiting the time for presenting claims for destroyed certificates of certain descriptions," was read the third time.
Resolved, That this bill pass with amendments,
Ordered, That the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments to this bill.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed "A resolution laying an embargo on the vessels in the ports of the United States, in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate."—And he withdrew.
The Senate took into consideration the last mentioned resolution, laying an em-

bargo, on the vessels in the ports of the United States, and
Resolved, That they do concur therein with the following amendment.
Line seventh, after the word "States" insert "Whether cleared or not."
"Ordered, That the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendment."
Mr. Bradley reported from the committee of elections, to whom was referred the credentials of the Hon. Kenley Johns, appointed by the executive of the state of Delaware, a Senator of Congress in place of the Hon. George Read, resigned.
Ordered, That the report lie for consideration.
The bill to make provision for the widow and orphan children of Robert Forsyth, who was killed in the service of the United States, was read the second time.
On motion, Ordered, That this bill be referred to Mr. Ellsworth, Mr. Langdon and Mr. Strong, to consider and report thereon.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives concur in the amendment of the Senate to "The resolution, laying an embargo on the vessels in the ports of the United States,"—And he withdrew."
Mr. Vining from the committee on enrolled bills, reported that they had examined "The resolution, laying an embargo on the vessels in the ports of the United States," and that it was duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their clerk:
"Mr. President—The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled resolution, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President"—And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed "The enrolled resolution laying an embargo on the vessels in the ports of the United States," and it was delivered to the committee on enrolled bills to be laid before the President of the United States for his approbation.
Mr. Vining from the committee last mentioned, reported, that they had this day, laid the said enrolled resolution before the President of the United States.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed the bill, sent from the Senate for concurrence, entitled, "an act to authorize the President of the United States in certain cases, to alter the place for holding a session of Congress." And he withdrew.
Mr. Cabot from the committee to whom was referred the bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "an act to provide for placing buoys on certain rocks off the harbor of New-London, and in Providence river," reported amendments, which were read.
Ordered, That they lie for consideration.
On motion, Ordered, That the Senate be at present under an injunction of secrecy, in respect to the amendment to the resolution laying an embargo on the vessels in the ports of the United States.
The Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Foreign Intelligence.
A BRIEF REVIEW
Of the last PROCEEDINGS of the POLISH DIET.
The close of the Diet was worthy of an assembly, from which epoch Poland may date her political annihilation, the remembrance of which will remain deeply engraven on the hearts of the friends of humanity and justice. The last sittings were remarkable for the turbulent and precipitate manner in which they hastened to finish or murder the greatest concerns which were yet upon the carpet. Among these may be ranked the new constitution. However essential such an object was for the trunk of the republic which yet preserves the name of Poland and Lithuania, no detailed discussion was had upon the different articles which compose it. The project which had been previously formed, was adopted with little variation. It was accepted in the whole; and its acceptance was inscribed on the registers, adding, "that it had been read in the presence of the States, in con- federated Diet assembled."
About twenty Nuncios wanted to enter a protest, it is true, against some of the articles; but no attention was paid either to their opinion or opposition; and this new form passed into a law, at least for the present; but it cannot be said how long it may last, for it is not guaranteed, even by Russia. It is remarked, that the 15th article of the treaty of alliance between Russia and Poland expressly provides, that no change shall be made by the king and the Republic, in the form of government to be established, but in concert with the Empress of Russia or her successors.
Thus, though she has not guaranteed the perpetuity of the new constitution, it is provided, that if it shall require any alteration, such shall not be made without her consent. It has been published in the Polish tongue, and contains four parts, the first, the fundamental laws; the others proscribe rules for the Dietines, the different tribunals, the clergy, &c. Another act passed at the end of the sitting, confirms the dismemberment of the Republic; in establishing three commissions for fixing the limits; one for the confines between Russia and Little Poland; another for those between Russia and the Polish Lithuania; the third for regulating the frontiers with Prussian Poland—the whole according to the treaty of Cession signed in the name of the Diet.
The treaty of commerce with Berlin met with many difficulties, particularly with regard to the duties on staple commodities which the city of Dantzic enjoyed, when under the sovereignty of Poland. However, the close of the Diet was not deferred on that account, and the further consideration was referred to the new permanent council, and the commissioners of the treasury. It has since been concluded, one article excepted, which is probably that of the commercial rights of Dantzic, which M. Buekholz would not determine of himself, but dispatched a courier to Berlin for instructions, which may authorize him to sign the treaty.—Count de Sievers supported, during the treaty, as much as possible the commercial privileges of Poland; but in a manner which in no way interrupted the good understanding that subsisted between him and the Prussian minister who tho't it his duty, at the moment the Diet was about to break up, to testify how amicable the concert between him and the Russian minister had been.—He therefore felicitated the Diet, by a note on the alliance it had concluded with the court of Peter- burgh; and he assured it, that the treaty was so much the more agreeable to the king his master, as the emprefs was his friend and ally.
Poland, reduced to one third of its former extent and strength, has lost a proportional part of its revenues. The regulation of the finances has therefore become more difficult. In the last sittings, two loans were projected under the guarantee of her Russian majesty; one of 27,000,000 of Polish florins, for the payment of the particular debts of the King, the other of 1000000 for the necessities of the Republic.—The revenues of the King's domains are particularly destined to extinguish his debts.
The finances of the republic for the future, by this dismemberment, will not exceed 16,000,000 are produced by the Polish provinces, and 6,000,000 by the remains of Lithuania. As these must support the army and the other expences of the civil list, and the revenues of the King, they have been reduced a third; and his Majesty will only hereafter draw 3,000,000 from the treasury. The two last sittings of the diet were exceedingly turbulent. The discontent with the proceedings of the Russian Ambassador broke out with great violence; and the effervescence of the opposing party had no other consequence than what a momentary agitation usually produces. A military order had been abolished on the representation of the Empress. The re-establishment of the order was demanded and decreed. No sooner had the decree passed, than an officer appeared in the middle of the hall with these distinctive marks: he thanked the King for having restored to the brave Polish army a decoration which it had so well merited, in bravely defending its country. The Nuncios all rose, and advanced in a tumultuous manner towards the throne, to kiss his Majesty's hands, and expressed their gratitude to him. The decree, which could not fail to displease the Russian Minister, passed unexpectedly and in a hurry. The wise and virtuous Sta-
nislaus endeavored to repress the disorder of these deliberations, and to decline the thanks offered him. His eloquence ever temperate and magnanimous.
Such was the end of that famous Diet of Grodno, which terminated on the 24th Nov. As it was resolved to dissolve it, the last sittings were so hurried, that many articles, which were to receive its final sanction, were not read. The number to be passed on the 23d and 24th were 112, which were divided into three classes; of which the Secretary read only the title: the first class contained 40 projects relative to the New Constitution: the second, 32 Dispositions of the last Diet held at War- law, which were not revoked nor abrogated, as were the other laws made by that Assembly; but which appeared to require the confirmation of the present Diet: the third class contained forms of decrees on affairs. After the reading of the titles, the first 40 forms of decrees received the sanction of the State, and were made formal laws.
The Marshal of the Diet received for his trouble and good offices during the sittings, a recompence of 100,000 Polish florins; the Secretary, 20,000; and the Chancellor, 15,000. Counts Branicki and Rzewuski, who were, with the Count Stanislaus Potocki, the first to propose the confederation of Tergovica, resigned their place of Grand and Little General of the Crown: the first succeeded by the chamberlain Ozarowski, the second by general Pulawski, who discharged latterly the office of Marshal of the General Confederation.
Thus closed the functions of an Assembly, which, from the unfortunate circumstances of the times, was forced to seal the dismemberment of a once powerful kingdom. The historian of the passing period will be at a loss to make his election in the variety of important events that will press upon his notice, and claim his serious regard; he will at once have to record the most flagitious crimes that ever disgraced humanity, and the highest excellence that ever adorned it. From the atrocities of French Legislators, he will turn with rapture, with renovated enthusiasm, to dwell upon the mild, and at the same many virtues of a Stanislaus of Poland.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
Well said, Mr. Honeffus, stick at nothing; shew us, you know how, to misrepresent as well as to calumniate; where pray did you find from Mr. Z. that the Orator assumed to himself the merit of the financier—all he laid claim to was, merely the merit of lending an helping hand, and this no body can with truth deny him; documents, of the most unanswerable kind, are ready to prove if necessary, from the financier himself, and other officers of the treasury department of that time, that in the public station filled by the Orator, he acquitted himself with zeal and fidelity towards the United States in their struggle for independence, and this was all that was contended for. The services of the financier himself are too well known, and too generally and too justly acknowledged, to suffer any diminution from the claim of faithful assistance rendered by any or by all of those who had the honor and the happiness to be employed in the public business of that day.
But pray Mr. Honeffus, who told you that the Orator is so violently anxious for war? his interest and his inclination are as much at least as yours can possibly be for the preservation of peace and tranquility; nor does he believe that these will be disturbed; no nation can get any thing by attempting it: and doubtless the firmness of our government, and the success of its allies, will effectually ward off the storm.
Be if you can, a little more good tempered Mr. Honeffus, and believe that the Orator can feel as well as you can, for his country by adoption, as well as for his country by birth: To the former, every consideration binds him, for the latter, he feels the most poignant regret at seeing it so wretchedly governed; governed in a manner to involve it and its friends every where in misery and disgrace—his father was once a victim of this kind; and notwithstanding all the generosity hinted at, would be so still, but for the Orator's having provided an home for him, as well as an handsome annual allowance, on which his chief support has been founded ever since.
** We submit, whether the controversy be not better close with this publication.
Congress of the United States.
House of Representatives
March 28.
Mr. Swift's observations upon Mr. Dayton's proposition, to sequester British debts.
Mr. Swift remarked, that on the first view of the subject, he had been inclined to favor the proposition, not having attended minutely to the distinction made by the laws of nations, respecting the property of an enemy liable to reprisal—but on a full investigation, of the subject, and mature deliberation, he was convinced that the proposition under consideration would be a direct and manifest violation of the laws of nations—he was therefore clearly and decidedly opposed to its adoption—Gentlemen have said much respecting the insults and the injuries which we have received from the British nation—but Mr. S. conceived it to be unnecessary that gentlemen should describe their insults and injuries in the highest colours to inflame our passions, and to animate our resentment—He believed that every gentleman in the committee deeply felt the indignity which had been offered to their country, and was convinced that Great Britain had been guilty of a violation of the laws of nations—but under such circumstances, it was our duty to conduct with coolness, candor, and moderation—He thought that the heat and passion which had been manifested in the course of the debate, were inconsistent with that dignity and propriety which ought to mark the deliberations of the Legislature.
Mr. S. observed, that the conduct of the British Court in regard to their concealing in such a singular manner, the order of the 6th of November, and the equivocal terms in which it was expressed, was greatly to their dishonor. But he thought that the words, legal adjudication, would fairly admit of a construction that no American vessel that should be taken pursuant to that order, could be liable to be condemned, unless warranted by the laws of nations—There was reason to apprehend that such was the intention of the British Cabinet—and that the Courts of Admiralty in the West-Indies, in their condemnations, had exceeded their jurisdiction, and contradicted the design of the Court of London, recent intelligence confirmed the idea—No information of these illegal transactions had yet been communicated to them—It was possible that when that Court were made acquainted with the injuries we had sustained, that they would award restitution or compensation.—Mr. S. remarked, that by the laws of nations, no nation had a right to make reprisal for any injury till all other means of obtaining justice had failed—that it was our duty in the first place, to represent to the Court of Great Britain, the spoliations that had been made on our commerce by the illegal condemnation of our vessels—that till we had done this, the laws of nations would not warrant us to make reprisals on the goods and effects of the British nation—That there was a possibility of obtaining a satisfactory explanation of their conduct and reparation for the injuries we had suffered—It was therefore a proper subject of negotiation—But he said if that nation will not do us justice, then we are authorized to make reprisals.
Mr. S. then observed, that when we had taken such steps as would authorize reprisal—we should be precluded by the laws of nations from adopting the proposition under consideration. He said that a gentleman from Maryland, (Mr. Mercer) had yesterday asserted, that Burlamaqui was the only authority among the writers on the laws of nations against the measure; and that the opinion of Vattel was in favor of it. Another gentleman from Maryland, (Mr. Smith) had read a passage from Vattel, which he considered as an authority in point, to justify the seizing of private debts—but not debts due from the public—But if these gentlemen had thoroughly examined Vattel, they would have found instead of his being an authority in their favor, he had in the most direct terms maintained a contrary opinion—He then read a passage from Vattel, that shewed that the effects of an enemy in a country at the time of a declaration of war cannot be seized, but that the owner is entitled to a reasonable time to remove them—and another passage which expressly declared, that by the usage and custom of modern nations, public and private debts are not the subject of reprisal. Mr. S. conceived that these rules were founded in the highest wisdom—that all debts were contracted under a sanction of public faith, and an understanding that a war should not render them liable to seizure or confiscation—that a moral obligation existed between the contracting parties for the payment of the debts—and that no government could ever have a right to violate a moral obligation—That therefore by the law of nations in all instances where property comes into the possession of a nation by a confidence reposed in their honor and faith—as in case of public or private debts, such property can never be the subject of reprisal, because this would be to authorize a breach of public faith—but reprisals are always to be made on property in possession of the nation who has done the injury and which may be taken without any violation of those principles which

ought to be held sacred in time of war. Mr. S. remarked that it had been suggested that the British nation had been guilty of a violation of the laws of nations in their treatment of us—and that therefore we were not bound to govern ourselves by that law in our conduct towards them—This argument however plausible he said would not bear the test of examination—that all reprisals were justified only on the principle that the nation on whom reprisal is made has been guilty of a previous violation of the laws of nations—When a nation disregards that general law by which the conduct of all independent communities towards each other is to be regulated the same law points out the mode of redress—If there has been no violation of that law, there can be no reprisal. If there has been a violation, then the reprisal must be pursuant to the law, for it is the highest absurdity to say, that because there has been an infraction of a law which authorizes certain mode of redress, that we may pursue a different mode of redress in violation of the law which gives us the right: This would be at once to renounce the whole system of the laws of nations, and throw mankind back into a state of savage barbarity and ferocity.
Mr. S. then adverted to the policy of the measure. He said upon a fair calculation, it would be found that the adoption of the proposition, would be productive of far greater injury to this country, than the amount of the losses sustained by our citizens, in consequence of the spoliations committed upon our commerce. It is evident that this country, even admitting that a war should take place, would wish to renew their commercial connection with Great Britain. But if in contempt of the law of nations, we seize on private debts, we shall forever forfeit all credit; no trust can be reposed in our citizens, and no faith in our government. No foreign merchants will ever deal on credit with our citizens, from a well-grounded apprehension that in case of a war between the countries, the sacred nature of private contracts will not protect them against the hand of a Government which has exhibited the example of a deliberate violation of the laws of nations. When we consider the immense advantages that can be derived from private credit and national honor, it will be easy to imagine the infinite mischief that must result from a disregard of those principles.
Mr. Swift objected to the measure on the ground that he considered it to be a declaration of war—and he did not think that the circumstances required or justified our taking that step. He said that notwithstanding the unwarrantable proceedings of the British nation—yet, no act had been done by the British Court that clearly indicated an intention to make war directly upon us, or that could be considered as direct and intentional war, tho' we might consider many of their acts as just causes of making war on our part.
The revocation of the order of the 6th of November, the new instructions of the 8th of January, and the explanation given to the merchants of London, clearly evidenced that a war might be avoided with that nation. While there was the remotest possibility of preserving our peace, we ought not to do an act which might endanger a war. While then the conduct of the British cabinet would admit of an explanation, while there was a prospect that we might obtain by negotiation, restitution of the property of our citizens or compensation for the losses they had sustained, we ought to pursue that mode—but if we proceeded to make reprisals by adopting an illegal measure, it must certainly be deemed a declaration of war.
The omission of the regular means of obtaining satisfaction by negotiation and an unwarrantable mode of reprisal would certainly be just causes of war. If we must be driven into a war it would be of the highest advantage to us, to conduct in such a manner as to convince the people of Great Britain, that we sincerely wished to avoid it, and that the unjust and illegal proceedings of their own Court have been the sole cause of the war. In such case we have reason to think, that so great is the interest of that nation in preserving our commercial connection, that a powerful party will be formed in our favor to oppose the injustice of the government. The sentiments of the people will be against the war, and the Court will find it extremely difficult to maintain it under such circumstances.
But, if without demanding an explanation, we proceed to adopt rash, violent, and unwarrantable measures—the spirit of the nation will rise against us, and the people will join the Court in prosecuting a war which will be then deemed just and necessary.
Mr. Swift then observed that we ought to take into consideration the present situation of Europe—that the late successes of the French nation had materially changed the political prospect. It was possible that these successes had been the cause which had produced an alteration in the
views of the British Court. If events had happened which had rendered the disposition of that nation less unfriendly and hostile, we ought to take advantage of that circumstance, and not do any thing to check the progress of that favorable disposition. He most sincerely hoped that these successes would convince the combined powers of the impossibility to conquer France, and produce a general pacification.
While such were the prospects he ardently wished that a measure repugnant to the principles of common honesty and common justice might be rejected—and he hoped that no gentleman in the committee would vote in favor of a proposition which would fix an indelible stigma on our national character.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 9.
There are letters in town from Antigua of the 15th March, and from St. Eustatia of the 20th, to a respectable merchant of this city—which say that the condemnation of American property has ceased in the Islands, since the receipt of the late instructions from the British government.
By a gentleman just arrived from Lexington, Kentucky, we are informed that Gen. Wayne moved from his winter cantonment, with the legion of the United States, on the first of March, for the Miami Villages.
The same gentleman also informs, that previous to the march of the Legion, a duel was fought by Lieut. Hudson of the 3d, and Lieut. Bradshaw, of the 1st Sub Legion, which terminated in the death of both, the former having expired on the spot, and the latter 20 hours after.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman to his correspondent in this place, dated Newark, 8th April, 1794.
“Mr. B. informs of the arrival of a Schooner at New-York on Saturday, from St. Lucia in 17 days—the Captain relates that a fleet of 8 sail of the line had arrived at Martinique from France, and had landed 5,000 men, who had cut off the communication between the British army and fleet.
“The Captain saw the fleet sailing for Port-Royal Bay, in which the Dougherty Sir John Jarvis, was at anchor—we may reasonably expect therefore that the siege of Martinique may be converted into an attack on Jamaica.
“The Sans Culottes it is said, were furnished with only three rounds, and were ordered to rely on the bayonet.”
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in St. Martins, dated March 15, 1794.
“By the last accounts from Martinique, of the 2d inst. the whole island, (except Fort Bourbon) was in possession of the British, who had then 70 pieces of cannon and 14 mortars playing on the fort, which was defended only by 400 men—the colored people having delivered themselves up, on condition of their leaders being permitted to go to America.”
LONDON, January 21.
It is remarkable that the Portuguese, who, for very many years, have not met an enemy in the field, should have beat the French the very first time they came to blows with them; and, though raw in arms, made those troops fly, who had more than once routed the best troops of Spain. But this is an age of novelties.
The following particulars of the action in which they were thus successful is too authentic, and too glorious to the troops, and to some of our countrymen who acted with them, not to be made known to the public.—The letter which brought the intelligence to England was dated the 14th of December.
“The Portuguese troops recently relieved General Ricardos from a disagreeable dilemma, in which he had suffered the French to out-general him. The French having taken a circuitous march, had secured a post, and fortified it on and near a bridge, in a defile where the General was marching through, to effect a junction with the other troops, and by which means he was cut off. General Ricardos was consequently reduced to the necessity of cutting his way through, or laying down his arms. Information having by some means been conveyed to General Forbes, they (the Portuguese) lost not a moment in coming to General Ricardos's relief, and attacked the French with such steady bravery, that they carried the posts, took many cannon and prisoners, and effectually relieved the Spanish General.
“General Forbes had his horse killed by a cannon ball. He then led on the main body on foot, and gained the day. He was personally assisted by the Duke of Northumberland. Much praise is due to Colonel Claviere, who led on the 2d Porte regiment, and whose conduct in a great measure secured the success of the day.”
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
Ship Eagle, Hubble Oporto, 50 Schooner Fly, Heylander, Virginia, 11 Mille, Wilson, St. Eustatia, 16 Sloop Fair Haven, Bidcock, Egg Harbor.
Captain Hubble arrived here from Oporto in the ship Eagle, informs, that he left there the following American vessels: Ship William, Cogzey, Rhode-Island Snow Trufty, Cook, Philadelphia Brig Courtney, Boston, and two brigs belonging to Baltimore, names unknown—The above vessels were to sail shortly for their respective ports.
Captain Hubble on the 13th February, spoke the ship Catharine, Capt. M'Collin of this port laying at anchor in the road, inward bound. The Schooner Betty of Beverly, had arrived at Oporto—the capt. mate, and two hands belonging to the Betty, were washed overboard by a heavy sea, 15 days after leaving Beverly. Capt. Hubble on the 27th ult. spoke the Schooner Fair Lady, Capt. Thompson of New-York, lat. 32, 30—out 11 days, bound to Bermuda.
By Capt. Harden, in 12 days from St. Thomas's we are informed that the English privateers have ceased capturing American vessels, in consequence of some late instructions—That provisions were so low there and at some of the other islands, that he was necessitated to bring back part of his cargo—that a few days previous to his sailing from St. Thomas's, he was at St. Eustatia, and that while he was there, a canoe came in from Fort Bourbon, by which a gentleman at that place, had received a letter from Gen. Rochambeau, who commands the French troops stationed at Fort Bourbon, informing that he had provisions enough to last 18 months without an additional supply.
Capt. Hughes arrived here, informs that previous to his sailing from St. Thomas's accounts were received there from St. Croix, which mentioned, that about 40 sail of American vessels were there, all preparing to sail for their respective ports.
Arrived at New-York, April 8. Ship Jenny, Chancy, Savannah Schr. Maria, Collins, Beniera Polly, Edwards, Marigallante Capt. Smith of Providence, in a brig, sailed from Jacknell, in company with Capt. Rancy, and was next day captured in light of her.
The Schooner Industry, Capt. Adams, bound to Peterburgh, Virginia, sailed from Marigallante, in company with Capt. Edwards, of the Polly, who saw her captured the next day, after sailing, by a British privateer.
The Industry and her cargo, consisting of sugar and coffee, were owned by Mr. Myers, of Virginia.
“The Editor is much obliged to the writer of the piece signed “A Friend to Republican Freedom.” As it takes up the subject on general principles, it merits a preference to any remarks which might have been contemplated in answer to the personal attack in the Independent Gazetteer of this morning.—It shall appear to-morrow.
Post-Office, April 8, 1794.
Letters to go by the opportunity expected for Halifax, in the course of next week, in order to be conveyed by the British Packet, from that place to England, will be received at this Office, until Saturday at 12 o'Clock noon.
N. B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE accidental breaking of a bench in the New Theatre, having created an alarm during the performance of Monday evening last, the Managers, ever anxious to remove the slightest cause of apprehension, have taken this occasion to survey the building, and with pleasure inform the public, that after a strict examination, Major L'Enfant, Capt. Sadler, and Mr. John Harrison, confidently pronounce that no structure was ever more secure; and that no weight of any number of people which it is possible to admit into the Theatre, can in any degree impair that security.
(Signed)
WIGNELL & REINAGLE.
Philad. April 9.
A letter from Salem of the 21st of March says, “a vessel is arrived at Marblehead from Bilbao, which left that place the 30th January, and brings an account that the Prussians had left the combined armies, and returned home.”
House of Representatives, April 9.
Mr. Clark's motion, for stopping the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain, and Ireland, was discussed this day in committee of the whole—No decision took place, progress reported.
A NEW SONG,
Sung by Mr. DARLEY in the Comic Opera of the HIGHLAND REEL.
The Words by Mrs. Rowson.
A Soldier is the noblest name Enroll'd upon the lists of fame, His country's pride and boast; Honour the glorious bright reward, For which the hero draws his sword, Should ne'er be stain'd or lost.
To guard our rights and liberty, Our duty and our care; The brave and worthy to respect, And to the verge of life protect The innocent and and fair.
When glory led our squadrons forth, Her influence spread from south to north, There freedom soon appear'd; 'Twas there she found her favourite son, Through all the world his name is known, Through all the world rever'd.
And smiling thus the Goddess spoke, Columbia's sons draw near; A soldier's duty ne'er forget, Behold the great example set, The school of honour's here.
Lost last Night,
Between Second and Seventh streets, a Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing a few private letters and a bill of exchange, dated Charleston, March —, drawn by John Minnick on Philip Care, in favor of Sims White, which can be of no use to any one but the owner, whoever has found the same, and will deliver it at Israel Israel's Inn, shall be handsomely rewarded. April 9. *4t
WANTED, A PRESSMAN, Apply at this Office.
NEW THEATRE. THIS EVENING, April 9. Will be performed, A COMEDY, called the RIVAL S.
Sir Anthony Absolute, Mr. Morris Captain Absolute, Mr. Chalmers Faulkland, Mr. Fennel Acres, Mr. Bates Sir Lucius O'Trigger, Mr. Whitlock Tag, Mr. Marshall David, Mr. Francis Coachman, Mr. Warrell Boy, Master J. Warrell Mrs. Malaprop, Mrs. Shaw Lydia Languish, Mrs. Marshall Julia, Mrs. Francis Lucy, Mrs. Rowson
End of the Comedy, A Pantomimical Dance, called The Sailor's Landlady, OR Jack in Distress. To which will be added, A COMIC OPERA, in two acts, called the
Agreeable Surprize.
(Written by the author of the Poor Soldier.) Sir Felix Friendly, Mr. Finch Compton, Mr. Darley Eugene, Mr. Marshall Chicane, Mr. Warrell John, Mr. Francis Thomas, Mr. Green Farmer Stump, Mr. Harwood Cudden, Mr. Bliflex Lingo, Mr. Bates Laura, Mrs. Marshall Mrs. Cheshire, Mrs. Shaw Cowslip, Miss Broadhurst Fringe, Mrs. Rowson
Places in the Boxes to be taken at the Box-Office of the Theatre, at any hour from nine, in the morning till three o'clock in the afternoon, on the day of performance. Tickets to be had at the office near the Theatre, at the corner of Sixth-street, and at Carr & Co's Musical Repository, No. 122, Market-street.
As inconveniences to the public have arisen from the Box book being open on the days of performance only, in future attendance will be given at the office in the Theatre every day from ten till one, and on the days of performance from ten till three o'clock in the afternoon. Applications for Boxes, it is respectfully requested, may be addressed to Mr. Franklin, at the Box Office.
BOXES, one dollar—PITT, three quarters of a dollar—and GALLERY, half a dollar.

Samuel Coates,  At his Store, No. 82, South Front Street,  HATH FOR SALE, 94 Barrels  New England Beef,
29 barrels liver oil, 25 barrels Cider, 92 boxes of Candles, 1500 pair of men's leather shoes 642 bushels of Barley A quantity of Tow Linen Ditto, of New-England Soak leather 40 bags of excellent cotton 4 boxes of Chocolate 3000 wt. of Allspice 100 cases of the best Holland gin.
For Sale by the Subscribers,  MUSCOVADO Sugar in hds. & bbls. Hyson and Souchong Teas. Sherry Wines, of superior quality, in pipes and quarter casks. Spanish Indigo. Boston Beef, in barrels. And a small invoice of Muffins.  NALBRO' & JOHN FRAZIER, No. 164, South Front-street.
March 8. fmw4w  The annual election FOR Directors and a Treasurer
OF THE  Library Company of Philadelphia, WILL be held at the LIBRARY, in Fifth street, on Monday the fifth of May next, at three o'clock in the afternoon, when the trea- surer will attend to receive the annual pay- ments. As there are several shares on which fines are due, the owners of them, or their repre- sentatives, are hereby notified, that they will be forfeited, agreeably to the laws of the Company, unless the said arrears are paid off on the fifth day of May, or within ten days after. By Order of the Directors.  BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Secretary April 7. m&w 5th May.
Just Imported, In the Ship Edward , Capt. Crandon , from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz. HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY  John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. dlw3tawtf
The following Certifi- cate of the funded three per Cent Stock of the Domestic Debt of the United States standing on the books of the Treasury of the said United States, in the names of Donald and Burion of London, merchants, and signed by Joseph Nouise, Register of said Treasury, to wit:— No. 5476, dated 24th August 1792 for 2959 dollars and 53 cents was transmitted from Lon- don in the ship Peter , Paul Hufsey, master, bound for New York, and has been lost.— The Subscriber intending to apply to the Treas- ury of the United States to have the same re- newed, desires all persons who are interested in the said certificate, to make their objections thereto, if any they have.  Francis Maey. Philad. March 27. dlw
TO BE SOLD, And entered upon the first of May, The noted Estate, called  Johnson Hall: Lying in the Mohawk country, state of New York, formerly the seat of Sir William John- son, containing about seven hundred acres of land, which is of the very best quality; toge- ther with the stock, and farming utensils. The buildings are large and convenient, and sit for a gentleman's seat. The payments will be made easy, on good security. For further particulars enquire of George Metcalf, Esq. on the premis- es, of Silas Talbot, Esq. at Philadelphia, of Samuel Ward and Brothers, in New York, or of the subscriber in Providence.  Jabez Bowen. Philad. March 26 mw&ism
Philadelphia, March, 1794.  JUST PUBLISHED, By MATHEW CAREY, No. 118, Market Street, THE FIRST VOLUME OF A NEW SYSTEM OF  Modern Geography: OR, A  Geographical, Historical, and  Commercial Grammar; And present state of the several  NATIONS OF THE WORLD. CONTAINING, 1. The figures, motions, and distances of the planets, according to the Newtonian sys- tem and the latest observations. 2. A general view of the earth, considered as a planet; with several useful geographical definitions and problems.
 The grand divisions of the globe into land and water, continents and islands.  The situation and extent of empires, kingdoms, states, provinces and colonies.  Their climates, air, soil, vegetables, productions, metals, minerals, natural curi- osities, seas, rivers, bays, capes, promontories, and lakes.  The birds and beasts peculiar to each country.  Observations on the changes that have been any where observed upon the face of na- ture since the most early periods of history.  The history and origin of nations; their forms of government, religion, laws, reve- nues, taxes, naval and military strength.  The genius, manners, customs, and ha- bits of the people.  Their language, learning, arts, sciences, manufactures, and commerce.  The chief cities, structures, ruins, and artificial curiosities.  The longitude, latitude, bearings, and distances of principal places from Philadelphia. 
To which are added, 1. A GEOGRAPHICAL INDEX, with the names and places alphabetically arranged. 2. A TABLE of the COINS of all nations, and their value in dollars and cents. 3. A CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE of remarkable events, from the creation to the present time.
By WILLIAM GUTHRIE, Esq. The Astronomical Part corrected by Dr. RITTENHOUSE. To which have been added, The late DISCOVERIES of Dr. HERSCHELL, and other eminent ASTRONOMERS. The FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, Corrected, Improved, and greatly Enlarged. The first volume contains twenty-one Maps and Charts, besides two Astronomical Plates, viz. 1. Map of the world. 2. Chart of the world. 3. Europe. 4. Asia. 5. Africa. 6. South- America. 7. Cook's discoveries. 8. Coun- tries round the north Pole. 9. Sweden, Den- mark, and Norway. 10. Seven United Pro- vinces. 11. Austrian, French and Dutch Na- therlands. 12. Germany. 13. Seat of war in France. 14. France divided into depart- ments. 15. Switzerland. 16. Italy, Sicily, and Sardinia. 17. Spain and Portugal. 18. Turkey in Europe and Hungary. 19. Ire- land. 20. West-Indies. 21. Vermont. 22. Ar- tilitary sphere. 23. Copernican system. With the second volume, which is now in the press, will be given the following Maps: 1. Russia in Europe and Asia. 2. Scotland. 3. England and Wales. 4. Poland. 5. China. 6. Hindostan. 7. United States. 8. British America. 9. State of New-Hampshire. 10. State of Massachusetts. 11. State of Connecticut. 12. State of Rhode Island. 13. State of New-York. 14. State of New-Jersey. 15. State of Pennsylvania. 16. State of Delaware. 17. State of Maryland. 18. State of Virginia. 19. State of Kentucky. 20. State of North-Carolina. 21. Tennessee Government. 22. State of South-Carolina. 23. State of Georgia.
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It is wholly unnecessary to expatiate on the advantage, to American readers, that this edi- tion possesses, over every imported edition of any system of Geography extant. The addi- tion of maps of the several states, procured a- very great expense, and from the best ma- terials that are attainable, speaks such full conviction on this subject, that it would be disrespective to the reader's understanding to suppose it requisite to enter into a detail of arguments to prove its superiority. In no similar work have such maps been ever intro- duced. The emendations and additions which are made in this work, are innumerable, and occur in every page. The public are referred to the preface for a slight sketch of a few of them. The publisher takes the present opportu- nity of returning his most sincere thanks to those respectable characters who have favored him with documents for improving the maps of several of the states. He requests a conti- nuance of their kindness; and hopes that such public spirited citizens, as are possessed of fi- miliar documents, will favor him with their assistance in perfecting his undertaking. The extraordinary encouragement with which he has been favored, has excited in his breast the warmest sentiments of grate- tude—sentiments which time will not efface. He pledges himself to the citizens of the United States, to spare neither pains nor ex- pense to render the present edition of Guthrie's Geography improved, deserving of their pa- tronage.
The publisher takes the present opportu- nity of returning his most sincere thanks to those respectable characters who have favored him with documents for improving the maps of several of the states. He requests a conti- nuance of their kindness; and hopes that such public spirited citizens, as are possessed of fi- miliar documents, will favor him with their assistance in perfecting his undertaking. The extraordinary encouragement with which he has been favored, has excited in his breast the warmest sentiments of grate- tude—sentiments which time will not efface. He pledges himself to the citizens of the United States, to spare neither pains nor ex- pense to render the present edition of Guthrie's Geography improved, deserving of their pa- tronage.
Just Imported, In the ship Abigail , Captain Horton , from St Petersburg in Russia, and now landing at Russell's wharf, HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETINGS, RAVENS DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, And for sale at the stores of the subscriber in Walnut Street, No. 22.  John Donaldson. April 4. dlw w&tl
Writing ON SIGN-BOARDS, TAPANN'D PLATES, &c. Done in the most elegant manner, and after the first masters; likewise,  Fire Buckets Painted and finished at the shortest notice, by  GEORGE RUTTER, In Norris's Court, back of the New Library, between Chestnut and Walnut, Fourth and Fifth streets. March 4. dtf
Pennsylvania Hospital, 4th Month, 5th 1794. The Contributors are desired to attend the ELECTION, to be held at the HOSPITAL on the 5th day of the 5th Month next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon; to choose twelve MANAGERS and a TREASURER, for the ensuing year: By order of a board of Managers.  Samuel Coates, clerk.
Just Published, AND TO BE SOLD BY  THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone house, No. 41, South Second Street,  Historical Collections: CONSISTING OF  STATE PAPERS, And other authentic Documents, intended as materials for an History of the United States of America. BY EBENEZER HAZARD, A. M.
In two large quarto volumes, price ten dol- lars in boards. Subscribers will be furnished with the 2d. volume on paying three dollars and a quarter —having paid five dollars and a quarter on receiving the first. This second volume comprehends, among other interesting particulars, a complete copy of the Records of the United Colonies of N. England, in which the conduct of the com- missioners respecting the general concerns of the colonies—the neighbouring Indians—and the Dutch at Manhattan (now New York) is particularly detailed. Materials are collected sufficient to form a THIRD VOLUME. The time of publishing will depend on the encouragement to be derived from subscriptions which will be received by Thomas Dobson, Philadelphia; Jere. Libbey, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Thomas & Andrews, & Dav. West, Boston; Li- aia Thomas, Worcester; Isaac Biers, New- Haven; Timothy Green, New London; Jacob Richardson, Newport; John Carter, Prov- idence; Hugh Gaije, Thomas Allen, and Samuel Campbell, New York; Fredrick Craig, Wilmington, Delaware; James Rice, Baltimore; Mr. Lindley, Norfolk; David Henderson, Fredericksburg; John Grammar Peterburg; Augustine Davis, Richmond; F X. Martin, Newbern, N. C. John Bradley, Wilmington; and William Price Young, Char- leston. April 4. mw&f3w
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Just Published, In one handsome volume, 12mo. Price 58 AND FOR SALE BY  JOHN ORMROD, At Franklin's Head, No. 41, Second Street, AN ESSAY ON THE  Natural Equality of Men, On the Rights that result from it, and on the Duties which it imposes. To which a MEDAL was adjudged, by the Teylerian Society at Haarlem. Corrected and Enlarged. By WILLIAM LAWRENCE BROWN, D. D. Professor of Moral Philosophy, and the Law of Nature, and of Ecclesiastical History; and Minister of the English Church at U- trecht. Aliquid semper ad communem utilitatem af- ferendum. CICERO. The First American Edition.
THE grand principle of Equality, if right- ly understood, is the only basis on which universal justice, sacred order, and perfect freedom; can be firmly built, and permanent- ly secured. The view of it exhibited in this essay, at the same time that it represses the insolence of office, the tyranny of pride, and the outrages of oppression; confirms, in the most forcible manner, the necessity of subor- dination, and the just demands of lawful au- thority. So far indeed, from loosening the bands of society, that it maintains inviolate, every natural and every civil distinction, draws more closely every social tie, unites in one harmonious and justly proportioned sys- tem, and brings men together on the even ground of the inherent rights of human na- ture, of reciprocal obligation, and of a com- mon relation to the community. March 18. eodtwu&ftf
JAMES LEACH, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, That from the encouragement he has received, from several respectable Gentle- men, he is induced once more, to embark in the PAPER LINE—and would offer his services to all those Gentlemen, who can place confidence in him; and he assures those who employ him, that their confidence shall not be misplaced;— but it shall be his constant endeavor, to pay the strict attention to their best interest, in all negotiations whatever. He has taken the Chamber in State-Street, over Mr. David Townsend's Watch Maker's Shop.—Where PUBLIC SECURI- TIES, of all kinds, are bought and sold; and where Commission Business of all kinds, will be transacted on reasonable terms. HOUSES and VESSELS will be constantly exposed for sale, on commission. ** Cash paid for Salem, Providence, and Portsmouth BILLS. N. B. If any Gentleman in Philadelphia, or New-York, has any Business to transact at Bosten, in Paper Negotiations, he will be happy to be em- ployed on commission. Bolton, Jan. 24, 1794. mw&ftf
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On FRIDAY the 11th day of April next, at the house of John Thomson, in Perth- Amboy,
The Proprietary House AND LOT OF LAND, IN THAT CITY. THE Lot contains eleven acres, on which is an orchard of grafted apple trees, a well of excellent water, a large stone cistern, and a very commodious stable and coach-house, and a great quantity of the best building stones in the walls of the house, which was formerly built for the residence of the Governors of New-Jersey. The situation of this Lot is so well known for its healthiness and beautiful prospect of the Raritan river to the west of the bay, and Sandy-Hook to the east, that a further description is unnecessary. The conditions of sale will be, one third of the purchase money to be paid on the first day of May next, when a good and sufficient Deed will be given to the purchaser, by WALTER RU- THERFORD, Esq. President of the Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New- Jersey, and the remaining two thirds satisfac- torily secured in equal annual payments. By order of the Board. JAMES PARKER, Register. Perth-Amboy, February 5, 1794. 23w2m
George Bringhurst, COACH-MAKER, In Mulberry (Arch) between Fourth and Fifth Streets, adjoining the Episcopal burying- ground. TAKES this opportunity of returning his grateful thanks to his former employers, and requesting their future favors, as well as those of the public in general. He continues to make and repair at the shortest notice, all kinds of pleasure carriages, such as coaches, chariots, phaetons with and without grane necks, coaches, chaises, kitter- reens, windfor, sulkeys and chais, and harness of every description, in the neatest and newest fashion now prevailing in the United States. And as he has a quantity of the best seasoned wood by him, and capital workmen, he has not the least doubt but he will be able to give satisfaction to those who please to employ him. He has for sale, several carriages almost finished, such as coaches, an Italian windfor chair, hung on steel springs, a light phaeton for one or two horses, and a sulkey with a falling top.
Carriages sold on Commission. Philadelphia, Jan. 6, 1794. m&th3m PHILADELPHIA: PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, No 3, South Fourth-Street.