Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-06-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1790.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 6, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For Boston, THE SLOOP HERALD, ELIJAH BOWEN, Master...
FOR SALE, THE SHIP RICHMOND, JUST arrived from the East Indies...
LANDING, At Walnut Street Wharf, from on board the brig Amiable...
FOR CAPE FRANCOIS, THE SHIP NORTH AMERICA, BARNES, Master...
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP LIBERTY, ISAAC VREDENBURGER, Master...
FOR LIVERPOOL, The remarkably fast sailing BRIG PENNSYLVANIA, JEREMIAH TATEM, Master...
For Sale, or Charter, THE ARMED SHIP BELVIDERE, JONATHAN REYNOLDS, Master...
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails...
THE BRIG AMAZON, For Sale, or Charter, Nicklin & Griffith...
JUST ARRIVED, In the brig Gayo, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins, A quantity of SALT...
FOR SALE, At the Store of JESSE & ROBERT WALN, On Spruce Street Wharf...
Bordeaux Brandy, Claret in hds. White wine in half hds. Claret Frontiac...
Now Landing, At Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf, about 65,000 lbs. Coffee...
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge. PURSUANT to the 6th section of the act...
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 50 Casks of Prime Teas, Consisting of Imperial, Hyson, Souchong...
A Country Seat to Let. NEAR the Frankford road, about four and a half miles from Philadelphia...
TO BE SOLD, LET, Or exchanged for property in the city of Philadelphia. A Valuable Two Story Stone House...
The following Certificates of FUNDED DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES STANDING on the Books of the treasury...
The following Certificates of Shares IN the North American Land Company, Randed on the Books of said Company...
POST-OFFICE, PHILADELPHIA, 22nd May, 1798. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MAILS.
The Southern Mail. Will be closed on Mondays at 3 1/2 post...
The Eastern Shore of Maryland. Will be closed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday...
The Mail for New-Castle, Camden's Bridge, Duck-Creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford...
The Mail for Wilmington, Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany, Rehoboth, Rehoboth, Rehoboth...
The Mail for Woodbury, Sadsbury, Woodbury, Sadsbury, Woodbury, Sadsbury...
The Mail for Aspin and Tuckerton, N. Jersey. Will be closed every Wednesday at 4 o'clock...
The Cargo of the Brig Minerva FROM BOURDEAUX, Consisting of Claret in hds. and Casks...
Now Opening, At WILLIAM M'LAWS Saddle-Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street...
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY, May 16. (Continued from yesterday's Gazette.) Mr. GALLATIN said, it appeared to him...
When he had mentioned that it appeared to be the intention of the section under consideration...
to the common service of troops, these volunteers would be the first really not only to repel any invasion...
But supposing there were reasons which impelled the British Government to take the measures...

tions of coming into the possession of property, will be the very reason why they will prove a sure defence of the country. Mr. G. said, he had as much confidence in men of property as oilers, but no more than he had in every free, independent citizen. Whether a man be rich or poor, provided he has a common interest in the welfare of the community, he had an equal reliance upon him. And this is a constitutional idea; for the constitution says, "the rights of the people to bear arms shall not be questioned." Upon that ground, therefore, no found argument could be drawn.
When his colleague said, that no objection could be brought against this corps on the principle of its being placed under the command of the President, as the Militia is also placed under his command, what does the remark amount to, but to say that all the military force which can be raised, must be placed under his command? This he knew; but because all the force to be raised, must be placed under his command, does it result that it may not be dangerous to raise and therefore to place under his command, a force of a certain description and unlimited as to its number? This fiction does not say how the force is to be employed, and its colleague makes this an argument in its favour, because it is left wholly at the disposal of the President of the United States. And they are not only placed at his disposal without any restriction, but he may accept of the service of as many as shall offer themselves. By this law, Congress gives up their right of judging in every instance, & leave to the President the sole power of determining both the application and the number of the army.
Mr. G. said his great objection to this armed force was, that it had the appearance of arming one part of the people to guard against the other; and this was evident from the arguments of gentlemen themselves, when they speak of this force being wanted for the same purpose, for which a similar force has been referred to in England and Ireland. In short, if we consider the present state of this country, and that in case of attack, nothing can be so desirable as unanimity, he did not think it would be prudent to have this half-way corps betwixt regulars and militia, which would disgust the militia, and which in his opinion would rather have a tendency to divide and disunite the country, than to provide for its defence in case of real danger.
Mr. HARTLEY said, the gentleman last up, in speaking of the troops which subdued the insurrection in this state, represented them as being wholly drafted from the militia. He must recollect that one of the most respectable corps employed on that occasion was a volunteer corps of this city.
[To be continued.]
Macpherson's Blues. BATTALION ORDERS, June 5th, 1798. THE BLUES are to assemble, for the purpose of Exercise, at the Public Square, Market and Broad streets, on THURSDAY MORNING, at 5 o'clock. ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adjutant, p. t.
VOLUNTEER GREENS. A Meeting of Business will be held at the house of B. M'Shane, in Third Street, on Saturday the 9th of June inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening—Several proposed members will be balloted for. JOHN MORRELL, Captain. June 5.
ARTILLERY BLUES. At a meeting of a number of the citizens of the city and liberties, at the house of George Hill, for the purpose of forming an ARTILLERY COMPANY, to be attached to Macpherson's Blues, Saturday evening, June 2d, 1798. Resolved, THAT a Committee, consisting of six, be appointed to receive the signatures of such persons (to the Articles of Association) as are disposed to join the said Corps. That the Committee meet on Wednesday and Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock, at the house of George Hill, in order to confer and notify the applicants of their election. That the following persons be the Committee. George Taylor, No. 4, Nicholson's Court; William Flinham, No. 15, Keys's alley, or New street; Richard Johns, No. 1, Oak street; George Willing, No. 80, Walnut street; John M'Cauley, No. 73, South Second street; Theodore Meminger, No. 169, North Second st. The Committee invite their fellow citizens to call upon them and enroll their names. June 4.
WANTED, Approved Bills on London, FOR which cash will be paid at par. Enquire of the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. June 5.
On Saturday, the 23d of June, inst. at eleven o'clock precisely, will be exposed at public vendue, on the premises, if not previously disposed of by private sale. THE four following lots of ground, situated on Schuylkill, and extending to Plymouth creek, about fourteen miles from Philadelphia, about three miles from Barnhill church, and one mile beyond Springmill. They are offered for sale, chiefly from the view of enlarging an agreeable society, and their being eligible situations for Summer retreats, since they command a beautiful prospect of Schuylkill and the country around it, in a fertile lime stone soil under high cultivation, and joining to a grist and a saw mill for timber and marble, belonging to William Shepherd. The intended Canal, will sooner or later make the communication with the capital both easy and cheap. Good building stone may be easily quarried on the premises, lime may be bought within a quarter of a mile, and scantling and boards procured from Reading, and brought down Schuylkill and landed on the premises—A liberal credit will be given for part of the purchase money, and the conditions of sale made known on viewing the premises. N. B. If the day should prove unfavorable, the sale will be postponed till the following Wednesday or the next fair day. Belvidere, the 30th May 1798. Charles G. Palfrey.
The draft lately made by Reading Howell, may be seen at the Coffee-house. June 5.
JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET. Has received, per the Richmond from Calcutta A Quantity of Sugar. West India Molassado quality, which he offers for sale very low for cash or at 60 days. HE HAS ALSO ON HAND, A variety of British Dry Goods, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. India Calicoes by the Bale, &c. &c. June 5.
Wants a Place, A YOUNG WOMAN, to attend a Lady, or take care of Children—would willingly go into the country, or to the sea shore, as may be required. Apply to the Printer. June 2.
FOR SALE. On board the ship CLOTHIER, at Perot's Wharf Excellent Cheshire, and } CHEESE, Double Gloucester } In fine order—ALSO, a few Crates of Queen's Ware, Well assorted for Families. June 4.
Choice St. Croix Sugars, FOR SALE BY James Tard. ALSO, A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price. June 4.
FOR SALE. A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family—his age about thirty two years. For further particulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. May 15.
TO BE SOLD, By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Willings and Francis' wharf next Monday, the 21st inst. May 16.
Old Theatre. WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 6, The Tablature; or JUST IN TIME. In Four Parts. Part 1st. Address—Mr. Chalmers. THE ODE, written by Garrick, on erecting a statue to Shakespeare at Stratford, upon the Avon, the place of his nativity, and given at the Jubilee.—Music by Dr. Arne. To open with the Overture to Artaxerxes, by Mr. Taylor and others. Speaking Part—Mr. Chalmers. Laughing Song—Mr. Taylor. "Sweetest Bird that ever sung"—Mr. Wilmore. "Wild frantic with pleasure"—"Thou soft flowing Avon"—and "Sweet Willy O!" Miss Huntley. Part 2d. Hornpipe—Mr. Rowson. Song—Mr. Wilmore. THE FERVOR OF FREEDOM. Addressed to Columbians—an epic recitation. Mr. Chalmers. "Strephon of the Hill,"—a ballad composed by Mr. Baerg.—Miss Huntley. Part 3d. A Serious, Comic, Profane, Poetic, Heroic, Whimsical, Rhapsodical paraphrase on Shakespeare's Seven Ages, Mr. Chalmers. A Capriccio on the Grand Piano Forte, Mr. Taylor. Song—Mr. Wilmore. "Cease awhile you winds to blow"—song composed by Mr. Taylor—Miss Huntley. Nominal, or All for a Name, Comic recitation—Mr. Chalmers. Part 4th. Pantomimical Sketches. THE WHIM; Or, Harlequin's Animation. Harlequin, Mr. Chalmers | Clown, Mr. Luffey Pantaloon, Mr. Rowson | Columbine Mrs. Rowson The whole to conclude with "Hail Columbia," by Mr. Frederick. The doors will be opened at six o'clock, and the curtain will rise precisely at seven. Boxes one dollar, Pit half a dollar, Gallery quarter dollar. Places, and tickets to be had of Mr. North, at the Theatre; at Mr. B. Carr's musical repository, Market-street; and of Mr. Chalmers, no 39, fourth Front-street. United States. Pennsylvania District. } ss. Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of a Writ to me directed, from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Custom-House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Friday, the 15th day of June, inst. at 12 o'clock at noon. 41 Bags of Coffee, and 5 Hamps of Porter. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said court. William Nichols, Marshal. Marshall's Office, June 5th, '98 } June 5.
Old Theatre. WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 6, The Tablature; or JUST IN TIME. In Four Parts.
Part 1st. Address—Mr. Chalmers. THE ODE, written by Garrick, on erecting a statue to Shakespeare at Stratford, upon the Avon, the place of his nativity, and given at the Jubilee.—Music by Dr. Arne. To open with the Overture to Artaxerxes, by Mr. Taylor and others. Speaking Part—Mr. Chalmers. Laughing Song—Mr. Taylor. "Sweetest Bird that ever sung"—Mr. Wilmore. "Wild frantic with pleasure"—"Thou soft flowing Avon"—and "Sweet Willy O!" Miss Huntley. Part 2d. Hornpipe—Mr. Rowson. Song—Mr. Wilmore. THE FERVOR OF FREEDOM. Addressed to Columbians—an epic recitation. Mr. Chalmers. "Strephon of the Hill,"—a ballad composed by Mr. Baerg.—Miss Huntley. Part 3d. A Serious, Comic, Profane, Poetic, Heroic, Whimsical, Rhapsodical paraphrase on Shakespeare's Seven Ages, Mr. Chalmers. A Capriccio on the Grand Piano Forte, Mr. Taylor. Song—Mr. Wilmore. "Cease awhile you winds to blow"—song composed by Mr. Taylor—Miss Huntley. Nominal, or All for a Name, Comic recitation—Mr. Chalmers. Part 4th. Pantomimical Sketches. THE WHIM; Or, Harlequin's Animation. Harlequin, Mr. Chalmers | Clown, Mr. Luffey Pantaloon, Mr. Rowson | Columbine Mrs. Rowson The whole to conclude with "Hail Columbia," by Mr. Frederick. The doors will be opened at six o'clock, and the curtain will rise precisely at seven. Boxes one dollar, Pit half a dollar, Gallery quarter dollar. Places, and tickets to be had of Mr. North, at the Theatre; at Mr. B. Carr's musical repository, Market-street; and of Mr. Chalmers, no 39, fourth Front-street. United States. Pennsylvania District. } ss. Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of a Writ to me directed, from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Custom-House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Friday, the 15th day of June, inst. at 12 o'clock at noon. 41 Bags of Coffee, and 5 Hamps of Porter. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said court. William Nichols, Marshal. Marshall's Office, June 5th, '98 } June 5.
Household & Kitchen Furniture, Among which are, a quantity of Feather Beds and Bedding, Silver Spoons, Wearing Apparel, and a quantity of Tavern Utensils, &c. &c. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. may 31. e03t
POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, 5th June, '98. LETTERS for the British Packet, for Falmouth, will be received at this office until Friday, the 8th inst. at 12 o'clock noon. N. B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid.
TO LET, The House No. 83, Chestnut, a few doors below Third street. It is in good repair, and a capital stand for any kind of business. Apply as above. June 5.
Sale of Real Estate, On Thursday evening next the 7th June at 7 o'clock in the evening at the Merchants Coffee-house in Second-street, will be sold at public auction, A three Story Brick House; SITUATE on the north side of Spruce-street No. 31, between 2d and 3d streets. The house is in complete repair 20 feet Front and the lot extends 80 feet in depth with the privilege of an alley Piazza of 13 feet 9 inches by 11 feet, a large convenient kitchen of 20 feet 9 inches by 13 feet 6 inches and a story high—over the kitchen is a handsome dining room. The fire insurance on the premises is £80. extends to the 4th December 1799; the estate is subject to annual payment of £5.—Possession can be had in a very short time, and security given (if required) to make the purchaser a complete title—the terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in one or two years with interest and security. FOOTMAN & Co. auctioneers. June 2.
FOR SALE. On board the ship CLOTHIER, at Perot's Wharf Excellent Cheshire, and } CHEESE, Double Gloucester } In fine order—ALSO, a few Crates of Queen's Ware, Well assorted for Families. June 4.
Choice St. Croix Sugars, FOR SALE BY James Tard. ALSO, A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price. June 4.
FOR SALE. A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family—his age about thirty two years. For further particulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. May 15.
TO BE SOLD, By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Willings and Francis' wharf next Monday, the 21st inst. May 16.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, June 6.
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock the funeral of the late NATHAN BRYAN, Esq. member of Congress from the state of North Carolina, moved from No. 205, Arch street, where he died the preceding day, to the Baptist burying ground in Second street, between Market and Arch streets. The procession moved as follows: 1. The two Chaplains to Congress. 2. Two Ministers of the Baptist Church. 3. The Corps borne by 8 carriers, and attended by 8 Pall-Bearers. 4. The Speaker of the House of Representatives preceded by the Serjeant at Arms with his Mace, and followed by the Clerk. 5. The members of the House of Representatives two and two—the members from North Carolina foremost. 6. The President of the Senate, preceded by the Serjeant at Arms and Daur keeper to the Senate, and followed by the Secretary. 7. The Members of the Senate two and two. 8. The heads and other principal officers of the departments, two and two. 9. The attending Members of the Baptist Church, two and two. 10. Other Citizens, two and two. The Chaplains, Ministers, Pall-Bearers, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, wore white scarves over the right shoulder, white scarves round their hats, and white gloves. The Serjeant at Arms and Clerk of the House of Representatives, wore white scarves round their hats—and the Members of the House of Representatives, wore black crape scarves on the left arm. The Pall-Bearers, were—Mr. Martin of the Senate—Mr. Locke, Mr. Gillespie, Mr. M'Dowell, Mr. Macon, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Blount, of the House of Representatives. At the grave, the Rev. Dr. Rogers made a short address, well adapted to the solemnity of the occasion.
MR. FENNO. The following is a copy of the oath taken by one Thomas Leiper, tobacconist, before the court of Common Pleas, as surety for James Thomson Callender, on an application of said Callender to be naturalized. Thomas Leiper, tobacconist, of the city of Philadelphia, being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say, that he hath been well acquainted with James Thomson Callender, the within memorialist, for four years last past and upwards, that he hath, during that period, behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same!!!
The Editor of the Aurora, to keep his readers in the dark as much as possible, not only omits the publication of the addresses to the government from almost every part of the Union, but in addition to the injury done to his credulous customers, misrepresents the meetings of the people by falsehood and calumny—as appears by the following. ALBANY, MAY 28. From the Aurora.—A meeting was held in Albany, at which the conduct of the President was in every respect approved, and those who ventured to differ with them anathematized and threatened. [A LIE.] To what lengths is this political fanaticism to carry us? This is the reign of terror (as far as threats go) with a witness. There was never a town meeting held in which more order and decorum were observed, or less of party spirit—The citizens were of one mind, and the address to the President, which had the signatures of about 800 citizens, was voluntarily and with avidity signed by all the freeholders and electors of Albany, who were at home when the committee waited on them with the address—except from 25 to 30 only, who declined signing it.
From the Albany Register. A stupid democratic print remarks, that "addresses to the President, both of approbation and remonstrance, are too numerous for insertion." This brings to mind the story of the man who told an inquirer that himself and his neighbor owned 1000 acres of land—the neighbor, as the fact proved, owned 999 acres, and the other, one acre. Since the publication of the dispatches we have seen but two productions, called remonstrances—while addresses of approbation have been communicated, and are still flowing in from all parts of America.
A writer in the Connecticut Courant, in an address to Abraham Baldwin (member of Congress from Georgia) in reply to a production of the said Baldwin's, says "You profess to love our constitution—as does Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Giles, Mr. Nichols, and Mr. Gallatin; and you all knew your affection very much like a man I once knew who used to call his wife MY DEAR, whilst he was whipping her."
Address of the Inhabitants of the Town of Haverhill, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SIR, WHILE we disapprove an interference of the people with the administration of our national government, we consider it our duty at this time to assure you, that the measures you have adopted and pursued, as first Magistrate of the union, have universally met our hearty concurrence; in full confidence that those measures have been dictated by wisdom and the purest principles of patriotism, we cannot withhold the grateful expression of our thanks for your undeviating firmness in their execution.
Your late exertions to redress our wrongs, to accommodate differences unhappily existing between this country and the French Republic, to conciliate the affection of our allies, to preserve our neutrality, to establish our peace and happiness, and above all to support the independence, dignity and freedom of the United States, afford the highest evidence of the justice and wisdom of your administration, and demand, in an eminent degree, the gratitude of every patriotic American.
We humbly deprecate the calamities of war; but when the safety, the independence, the freedom of our country require it, we submit to the direction of the government of our choice. Implored the blessing of Heaven, we are prepared, with our property and at the hazard of our lives,
to support our government, to vindicate our rights, and to defend our country. To the Inhabitants of the Town of Haverhill, in the State of Massachusetts. GENTLEMEN, I THANK you for a respectful and affectionate address, which has been presented to me by Mr. Bartlett, your Representative in Congress.
The interest of the people with the administration of the national government, in ordinary cases, would be not only useless and unnecessary, but very inconvenient and expensive to them, if not calculated to disturb the public councils with prejudices, passions, local views, and partial interests, which would better be at rest; but there are some great conjunctures, in which it is proper, and, in such a government as ours, perhaps necessary. If ever such an occasion can occur, the present is one.
Your assurance to me that the measures I have adopted, as first Magistrate of the union, have uniformly met your hearty approbation; and your declaration that you are prepared, with your property and at the hazard of your lives, to support your government, vindicate your rights, and defend your country, are to me a great consolation.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 4th, 1798.
The British cruisers have this Spring made great havoc among the French privateers in the European Seas, and in the West-Indies. These are individual losses which must be severely felt, and in a short time such success will entirely discourage the business.
For the Gazette of the United States. S O N G. VERSE 1. Come all Grenadiers whom your country invites, To assemble in arms in defence of her rights, Here let us determine to stand or to fall By that glorious cause which makes brothers of all. No force here compels us our paltry lives to yield, Ourselves by ourselves are called forth to the field. Then let us all range round Columbia's laws, Resolved to live free or to die in her cause. Then let us &c.
VERSE 2. Remember our fathers with Washington fought, And for our independence most cheerfully bought. Let us to our children be equally good, And transmit it, if needful, enriched with our blood. That blessing by union for us was procured And by union alone can by us be secured. Then let us all range &c.
VERSE 3. "Divide and exterminate" long will prevail As the maxim of tyrants where power may fail. No force from their base can our liberties tear, Untill the banners of freedom we're re. And though sentiments multiply under the fan, Americans surely can now have but one, With courage to range &c.
VERSE 4. Could Montgomery, Mercer and Warren behold With what joy we the banners of freedom unfold, Their blest shades would rejoice and with rapture exclaim— "Our example is followed and guarded our fame." Let their conduct be held by each patriot dear, And their virtues be equal'd by each Grenadier. While we morally range &c.
VERSE 5. Then brother with brother our arms we'll entwine, And courage and discipline cheerfully join; Let our readiness prove those opinions are just Which place in our conduct unlimited trust. Nor so hard is the task for mankind to be free, Let's determine to be so, and pride bends the knee. Then let us all range &c.
New-York, June 5. ARRIVED Schr. Wm. & Joseph, Rhodes, Richmond 9 Sally, Wade, Wilmington 5 Friendship, —, St. John's N.B. 20 Hebe, Gregg, Havana 17 Polly, Sharp, North-Carolina 4 Siopp Maria, King, Philadelphia
BOSTON, May 31. Extract of a letter from a gentleman of good information in Europe, dated Feb. 17, 1798. "There is no doubt that the French are indefatigably working to raise an insurrection at Hamburg, against the present government. Among the means they are using for the purpose, I shall particularly notice at present, only the establishment of a Theo-philanthropic Society."
It is a theological and political mixture of deism, morality, anti-christianity and revolution, that the doctrine preaches. It is under the special encouragement and protection of the French directory. Lavater and Lepaux is one of its founders. He is a profligate and bitter enemy of Christianity, against which he has read a long and tedious dissertation, to the national institute.
"The Paris prints have lately asserted that Dupont De Nemours is going to America, with the intention of setting up a Theo-philanthropic Society. He has been to the Society at Paris to request of them a copy of that which contains their doctrines and constitution. Dupont de Nemours was one of the unfortunate members of the legislative assembly, upon whom the Fructidor revolution fell. He was not like the others condemned to transportation or even expelled he was permitted to retain his seat, and by yielding to the torrent, escaped his destructive fury. He is the man, who, while a member of the legislature, was so anxious to have France pursue a system of conciliation towards the Americans, so as to induce them to chuse for their President, a man devoted to France."
"If Dupont is going to America, with the design mentioned, he has made his peace with the directory and will be a diligent servant to them on your side of the Atlantic."
LONDON, April 13. A subscription is begun at Peterborough, as a voluntary contribution for the defence of this country. The British Factory have headed the list with a donation of 2000l. Mr. Ward had subscribed 1000l. in addition, and numerous individuals were daily adding their various sums, when the last advices came from that place.
On Tuesday an overland dispatch was received at the East-India House, by which we have the satisfaction of learning that every thing was in a tranquil and prosperous state in that quarter of the globe.
April 12. At eight o'clock this morning, Mr. O'Connor, Quigley, alias O'Coigley, alias Fevey, Binns, Allen and Leary, were brought to the bar, when Mr. Justice Buller informed them that a bill of indictment for high treason had been found against them; that the Court would adjourn to the 30th inst. on which day they would be arraigned; and
that it was probable that their trial would take place on the following day. If the prisoners had to make any request of the court, it was now a proper time to bring it forward.
Mr. O'Connor said, he wished to know if he was informal in asking, whether his trial could not be put off to a later day, as he might have occasion to bring witnesses from Ireland.
Mr. Justice Buller answered, that the Court had nothing to say to that; but if he wished to have Counsel assigned him it could now be done.
Mr. O'Connor replied, that his lordship had asked if he had any thing to pray, and he had only desired to know if he was informal in asking a delay of his trial; his confinement had been so close, that he had no opportunity of advising with his friends respecting his counsel.
Quigley said, that Mr. Foulkes, his solicitor, was on the road, and he wished to see him; on which the Court made an order for Mr. Foulkes to be admitted to him.
Binns desired that Mr. Gurney might be assigned as one of the Counsel; Allen made the same request for Mr. Ferguson; and Jeremiah Leary for Mr. Scott.—The Court gave orders accordingly.
Mr. Simmons, of Rochester, had been previously appointed solicitor for Mr. O'Connor and Leary; and Mr. Bonney, for Binns and Allen.
The Jews are going, it is said, to erect by subscription a monument to the memory of Lord George Gordon.
Napper Tandy has been appointed a Brigadier General in the French service.
A letter from Peterborough, March 4, says—"The late Sumptuary Ukases, continue to be enforced with unremitting rigour. The emperor Paul has also published his prayer book, which abounds with Annotations, full of piety and devotion!"
"By an imperial manifesto, the Krim, and the whole of Tauria, including the ports of Eupatoria and Petchora, are declared open for the trade of all nations."
The Porte is threatened with new dangers—a rebellion having broken out in the Morea, and the greater part of the Greeks there joined the insurgents.
The Turkish ambassador at Vienna, distributed to the poor, fifty florins a day, for a whole week, to encourage them to pray for the preservation of the Archduchess Elizabeth.
The French army at Rome having refused to serve under general Mafena (who is universally execrated), is now commanded by general Allemande.
The tribunal of correction at Gap in France, has condemned Pierre Mazel, late Vicar of Talar, and Philip Tardi, Ex-Augustine, to a heavy fine and six months imprisonment each for performing religious worship, without previously making the declaration required by law.
The same tribunal sentenced Etienne Mazel, a notary to a fine, and one months imprisonment for having permitted mass to be celebrated in his house, without making the requisite declaration.
General Cagasta has returned to Genoa, after having reduced Corsica to complete submission. He took Giasferi, chief of the rebels, prisoner, and consigned him to a military commission sitting at Bastia.
Upwards of two thousand rooms for balls were licenced at Paris during the course of last year. At one of them, called des bals a la victime, none were admitted but such as had lost by the Guillotine a Father! a Mother! a Husband! a Wife! a Brother! or a Sister!
A French Journal contains the following character of the Youth of Paris: They are mean, idle, gluttonous, envious, derisive, credulous, and as much the slaves of ennui themselves as the cause of it in others; insolent and gross in their behaviour towards women; cowardly, embarrassed in their behaviour with patriots; presumptuous, and enterprising when in a mess; fools and affrighted when alone. Should they continue ten years as they are, they will be the opprobrium, the shame, the scandal, and the refuse of the French nation.
LONDON, April 28. Barrere has published a new work entitled The Liberty of the Sea, or the English government unmasked, two volumes in octavo, of 500 pages. This work has a map of the world prefixed to it, in which the possessions of England in various parts of the world are distinguished in red.
When General Menard first directed the committee of the insurgents of the Pays de Vaud to pay a contribution amounting nearly to 45,000l, the demand was considered rather exorbitant. Even the most violent democrats were heard to confess, that French liberty was a dear commodity.
The French sent 16,000 picked men to take possession of Rome: and so infatuated were the inhabitants of that they made not the least preparation to repel their invaders but foolishly hoped, even when the French were at the gates, that some miracle would be worked for their deliverance.
Fourteen constitutional societies are forming in the various wards of Rome, for the purpose of instructing the people.
The Duke of Parma, it is said, is seriously indisposed.
Louis XVIII. arrived at Mittau on the 22d ult.
A letter from Rochefort states, that Gilbert Desmoliers, ci-devant member of the legislative body, and about 2000 other persons; condemned to transportation (among whom are several priests) have been embarked at Rochefort for Cayenne.
On the 22d inst. Pison de Galaud was elected president of the council of Five Hundred.
Three hundred persons were arrested at Orleans on the 29th Ventose.
The directory have published a decree ordering the arrest of citizens Stappeur, Terond, Artaud, and Lefebvre, Laffere at Lille, accused of treasonable practices.
NAPLES, March 9. The French general Belard has arrived here, and demanded, in the name of the French republic, a passage through the Neapolitan territory for a body of French troops to Benevento. He had a long conference with our minister, the marquis de Gallo, but no definitive resolution was taken.
An embargo has been laid on all the feluccas in our harbours.

PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 6.  The following Resolutions were this day laid before the House of Representatives, by Mr. D. Foster.
WHEREAS the French Republic, regardless of those principles of good faith which ought to ensure a due observance of treaties, have, in various instances, violated the express stipulation of the treaties heretofore made or subsisting between the United States and the French nation, in a manner highly injurious to the interest and honor of the United States; by reason whereof the United States are released from all obligation on their part to respect the said treaties, or to consider themselves as bound thereby;
Resolved, That it is expedient to make a legislative declaration notifying the citizens of the United States, and all others concerned, that the said treaties are no longer obligatory upon the United States.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law, authorizing the President of the United States to grant letters of marque and reprisal against all ships & other vessels, with their cargoes, found on the high seas, sailing under the authority of the French Republic, or belonging to the said Republic, or any of the citizens thereof, or its dependencies—to continue and be in force until the French government shall revoke and annul the orders and decrees authorizing the capture and detention of the vessels and property of the citizens of the United States, contrary to the laws of nations.
Resolved, That provision ought to be made by law granting a bounty, in proportion to the size and number of guns, on all armed vessels (which shall be taken and brought into any of the ports of the United States) belonging to the republic of France, or to any of the citizens thereof, or of its dependencies—or to others sailing under the authority, or pretence of authority, from the said republic.
[Ordered to be printed.]
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The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 6.
Yesterday, the House of Representatives of the United States was engaged most of the sitting in discussing the bill for regulating the compensation of officers employed in the collection of the Internal Revenue of the United States, and to provide for the more effectual settlement of their accounts. It was got through in the committee of the whole and reported, but not taken up in the house.
On motion of Mr. RUTLEDGE the house came to a resolution, to go into a mourning for a month, in order to show their respect to NATHAN BRYAN, deceased, member from North-Carolina, by wearing a piece of crape on the left arm.
In the course of the sitting, the President of the United States communicated to the house the following message in writing, of which 1200 copies were ordered to be printed.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I now transmit to both Houses, the communications from our Envoys at Paris, received since the last, which have been presented by me, to Congress.
JOHN ADAMS. Uni et States, 5th June, 1798.
Dear Sir, Paris, March 9th, 1798. Agreeably to what we represented to you in our No. 6, we prepared a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the subject of the late law authorizing the capture of neutral vessels, on board of which any productions of Great Britain, or its dependencies, should be laden, showing how incompatible such law was with the rights of neutral nations, and the treaty between France and America, its direct tendency to destroy the remaining commerce of our country, and the particular hardships to which it would subject the agricultural as well as commercial interests of our countrymen, from the peculiar situation of the United States. We added, that under existing circumstances, we could no longer resist the conviction that the demands of France rendered it entirely impracticable to effect the objects of our mission, and that not being permanent ministers, but Envoys Extraordinary with full power for particular purposes, we deemed it improper to remain longer in France after the impossibility of effecting those purposes had been demonstrated. Before, however, we took this measure and explicitly demanded our passports, we deemed it expedient to desire major Rutledge to call on Mr. Talleyrand, on the 19th ult. to know if he had any communication to make to us in consequence of our letter dated the 17th and delivered the 31st of Jan. To this Mr. Talleyrand replied, that he had no answer to make, as the Directory had not taken notice any order on the subject, and when they did, he would inform us of it. Still being anxious to hear explicitly from Mr. Talleyrand himself before we sent our final letter, whether there were no means within our power, of accommodating our differences with France on just and reasonable grounds, we wrote to him on the 29th of February, soliciting a personal interview on the subject of our mission; he appointed the 2d of March following. You will find in the exhibit A, herewith inclosed, what passed on that occasion. On the 4th ult. we requested another interview: We have detailed in the latter part of the same exhibit, for your information, the substance of that conversation. From these accounts you may observe, that the views of France, with regard to us, are not essentially changed since our communications with its unofficial agents in October last.
We have the honor to be, With great respect, Your most obedient humble servants, CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY, J. MARSHALL, E. GERRY. Col. Pickering, Sec. United States.
March the second. At three o'clock we waited on Mr. Talleyrand, and were almost immediately introduced to him. General Pinckney commenced the conversation, by saying, that our government and ourselves were extremely anxious to remove the subsisting difference between the two republics; that we had received many propositions, thro' Mr. V. to which we had found it impracticable to accede; and that we had now waited on him for the purpose of enquiring whether other means might not be devised which would effect so desirable an object. The minister replied, that without doubt, the Directory wished very sincerely, on our arrival, to see a solid friendship established between France and the United States, and had manifested this disposition, by the readiness with which orders for our passport were given. That the Directory had been extremely wounded by the last speech of General Washington, made to Congress when about to quit the office of President of the United States; and by the first and last speech of Mr. Adams. That explanations of these speeches were expected and required of us. General Pinckney expressed his surprise that the speech of General Washington was complained of; and said this was a new complaint. Mr. Talleyrand merely observed, that the Directory was wounded at it; and proceeded. He said that the original favorable disposition of the Directory had been a good deal altered by the coldness and distance which we had observed. That instead of seeing him often, and endeavouring to remove the obstacles to a mutual approach, we had not once waited on him. General Pinckney observed, that when we delivered him our letters of credence, he informed us that the Directory, in a few days, would decide concerning us, and that when the decision was made he would communicate it to us. That this had for some time suspended any procedure on our part. He answered that this related only to our public character, and not to private visits. General Pinckney said, that on an application made by his secretary for a passport for an American under his care, he was told that he must apply to the office of police, for that America had no minister in France, since the recall of Mr. Monroe. The minister said that was very true; and then proceeded to say, that the Directory felt itself wounded by the different speeches of Mr. Washington and Mr. Adams, which he had stated, and would require some proof, on the part of the United States, of a friendly disposition, previous to a treaty with us. He then said that he ought to search for and propose some means which might furnish this proof; that if we were disposed to furnish it there could be no difficulty in finding it; and he alluded very intelligibly to a loan. He said he had several conferences with Mr. Gerry on this subject, who had always answered that we had no power. Mr. Gerry said that he had stated other objections; that he had particularly urged that it would involve us in a war with Great Britain. He made no reply; and Gen. Pinckney observed, that a loan had been suggested to us; but
that we had uniformly answered, that it exceeded our powers. Mr. Talleyrand replied, that persons at such a distance as we were from our government, and possessed as we were of the public confidence, must often use their discretion, and exceed their powers, for the public good. That there was a material difference between acting where instructions were given, and doing what was particularly forbidden, that if indeed a loan was positively forbidden, we might consider ourselves as incapable of making one; but if, as he supposed was the case (he looked the question) our instructions were only silent, that it must be referred to us to act in a case not provided for, according to the best of our judgment, for the public good; that in almost all the treaties made during the revolution, the negotiators had exceeded their powers; although the government appointing them was at no considerable distance. He particularized the treaty with Prussia, and several others. General Pinckney told him that our powers did not extend to a loan, and perhaps might forbid it. The Minister still urged the difference between an express prohibition, and mere silence. He then proceeded to state that the principal objection on the part of our Government to a loan must be that it would draw us out of the neutral situation in which we wished to continue: that there were various means of evading this; first, the secrecy of France, which might be relied on; and secondly, means of disguising the loan might be devised, which would effectually prevent its being considered as an aid during the present war: that if we were truly and sincerely desirous of effecting the thing, we should experience no difficulty in finding the means. He again stated a proposition of this sort, on our part as being absolutely necessary to prove that the government was not about entering into a treaty with persons of a temper hostile to it. Mr. Gerry not well hearing Mr. Talleyrand, who spoke low, asked him to explain himself with respect to the proposition which he had alluded to, supposing it to be a new one: and he answered, that one of them was secrecy; but that there were besides various ways which might easily be suggested to cover the loan as an immediate one, by limiting the time of advancing it to distant instalments. Mr. Gerry observed, that Dutronard had suggested that a loan was proposed to be made payable after the war, and in supplies to St. Domingo. Mr. Talleyrand signified, that that might be one of the means used; and said that if we were only sincere in our wish, it would be easy to bring about the end.
General Marshall told Mr. Talleyrand, that if the Ministers of the United States had manifested any unwillingness to take proper means to reconcile the two republics, or any indifference on the subject, they had very badly represented the feelings and wishes of their government; that the government of the United States, was most sincerely desirous of preserving the friendship of France, and had, in his opinion, unequivocally manifested that desire, by having deputed us under the extraordinary circumstances attending our mission, and by having so long patiently borne the immense loss of property which had been sustained: that we had endeavoured, according to the best of our judgement, to represent truly the disposition of our government; but that we understood that France would consider nothing as an evidence of friendship, but an act which would transcend and violate our powers, and at the same time operate the most serious injury to our country; that neutrality, in the present war, was of the last importance to the United States; and they had resolved faithfully to maintain it; that they had committed no act, voluntarily, which was a breach of it; and could do nothing in secret, which, if known, would fully arrange them among the belligerent powers; that in the present state of things, if America was actually leagued, with France in the war, she would only be required to furnish money; that we had neither ships of war or men to be employed in it; and could consequently, as a belligerent power, only be asked for money; that, therefore, to furnish money, was, in fact, to make war; which we could by no means consent to do; and which would absolutely transcend our powers; being an act altogether without the view and contemplation of our government when our mission was decided on: that with respect to supplies to Saint Domingo, no doubt could be entertained, that our merchants would furnish them very abundantly, if France would permit the commerce; and a loan really payable after the close of the war, might then be negotiated. Mr. Talleyrand again marked the disunion between silence of instructions and an express prohibition; and again insisted on the necessity of our proving, by some means which we must offer, our friendship for the republic. He said he must exact from us, on the part of his government, some proposition of this sort; that to prove our friendship, there must be some immediate aid, or something which might avail them; that the principles of reciprocity would require it. Gen. Pinckney and Gen. Marshall understood him, by this expression, to allude to the loan formerly made by France to the U. States. Mr. Gerry, at the time, thought he alluded to the treaty to be made, and said all treaties should be founded in reciprocity, and then asked him whether a loan was the ultimatum of this government. Mr. Talleyrand did not give a direct answer to the question: he said, as he was understood, that the government insisted on some act which would demonstrate our friendly disposition towards, and our good wishes for the Republic: this once done, he said, the adjustment of complaints would be easy; that would be matter of enquiry, and if France had done us wrong, it would be repaired. But that if this was refused, it would increase the distance and coldness between the two Republics. The conversation continued in this style until four o'clock, when we took our leave, and agreed to meet, in the evening. In the course of it, and in reply to some observations of Mr. Talleyrand, respecting the proofs of friendship required by France, General Pinckney observed, that our being here, was a mark of the friendly disposition of our government; and that while we were here, the government had passed a decree for seizing neutral vessels having on board any article
coming out of England, which in its operation would subject to capture all our property on the ocean. Mr. Talleyrand replied, that this was not particular to us, but was common to all the neutral powers. At another time, in answer to his demand of some mark of our friendship, General Marshall observed, that we considered the mutual interests of the two nations as requiring peace and friendship; and we relied on finding sufficient motives in the interest of France to preserve that friendship, without forcing us to an act, which transcended our powers and would be so injurious to our country. As we were taking our leave, Mr. Talleyrand again noticed our not visiting him, and said, that he conceived our not having had an audience from the Directory ought not to have prevented it. General Marshall told him, that our seeing the Directory, or not, was an object of no sort of concern to us; that we were perfectly indifferent with regard to it; but that we conceived that until our public character was in some degree recognized, and we were treated as the ministers and representatives of our government, we could not take upon ourselves to act as ministers, because by doing so, we might subject ourselves to some injurious circumstances to which we could not submit. He said that was very true; but we might see him as private individuals, and discuss the objects of difference between us.
We requested of Mr. Talleyrand another interview, at such hour as might be convenient to him, on the sixth instant. He answered, that he would receive us at half past eleven; at which hour we attended him.
Immediately after our arrival at his office, we were introduced to the Minister, and General Pinckney stated, that we had considered, with the most serious attention, the conversation we had had the honor of holding with him, a few days past: that the propositions he had suggested, appeared to us to be substantially the same with those which had been made by Mr. X, by Mr. Y, and also to Mr. Gerry, with an intention that they should be communicated to his colleagues; that we considered it as a proposition, that the U. States should furnish aid to France, to be used during the present war: that tho' it was unusual to disclose instructions, yet we would declare to him, that in addition to its being a measure amounting to a declaration of war against Great Britain, we were expressly forbidden by our instruction to take such a step.
The minister said, in the tone of question, he supposed our instructions were to do nothing which would amount to a departure from our neutrality: General Pinckney said, that we were so instructed; and that they were still more particular. Mr. Talleyrand then proceeded to argue, that it would be no departure from neutrality, to stipulate a loan payable after the war: and spoke of it clearly as admitting of application to immediate use. He said a good deal of the secrecy with which the transaction might be cloathed; and observed further, that a loan payable after the war, would be a proof of our faithful observance of the duties of neutrality; since it would be considered as proving that we had rejected propositions for an immediate loan. General Marshall replied, that we thought differently; that in our opinion, any act on the part of the American Government, on which one of the belligerent powers could raise money for immediate use, would be furnishing aid to that power, and would be taking part in the war. It would be, in fact, to take the only part which, in the existing state of things America could take. This was our deliberate opinion, and in addition to it, we considered our instructions as conclusive on this point.
He observed, that we had claims on the French Government, for property taken from American citizens. Some of those claims were probably just. He asked, if they were acknowledged by France, whether we could not give a credit as to the payment, say for two years: We answered that we could. He then insisted that it was precisely the same thing, that by such an act we should consent to leave in the hands of France, funds to which our citizens were entitled, and which might be used in the prosecution of the war. Gen. Pinckney said there was a difference between the cases; that such prizes were now actually in the power of the French, without our consent, we could not prevent it, or get them out; but the granting or not granting a loan was in our power. He repeated his observation, and General Marshall said that the property for which money was due to American citizens from the French Government, was taken into the possession of that government without any co-operation on the part of the United States.
No act of any sort was performed by our Government, which in any degree contributed to place those funds in the hands of France, nor was there any consent towards it; but in the case proposed, the act would be the act of the Government; the Government could itself place funds in the hands of France; and thereby furnish means which might be employed in the prosecution of the war. This was the distinction between the cases, and in a question of neutrality, it appeared to us to be all important. The Minister then proceeded to state the case of our assuming the debt of our citizens, and of paying the money in that manner: but General Pinckney and Mr. Gerry told him we were positively forbidden to assume the debt to our own citizens, even if we were to pay the money directly to them. He seemed surprised at this. General Pinckney observed, that contrary to usage, we had deemed it proper, in the existing state of things, to state candidly our powers to him, that he might know certainly that we could not secretly, or under any disguise whatever, make a loan which might be used during the war.
Mr. Talleyrand said he must resume his position, that there was a difference, which he must insist upon, between a loan payable immediately, and a loan payable in future; and he still insisted there was no difference between a loan payable in future and a credit for the money which might be due to our citizens. Mr. Gerry observed, that his colleagues had justly stated the distinction between the debt which will be due to the citizens of the United States from France, in case of her recognizing the claims which we shall make in their behalf, and a debt which might arise from a loan by the Government of the United States to that of France, during the war. The one is the result of an arrest of their property without their consent, the other would be a voluntary act of the Government of the United States, and a breach of their neutrality. There is an additional objection to the latter; if the United States should make such a loan, it would give too much reason to suppose that
their Government had consented, in a covert manner, to the capture of the vessels of their citizens, and had thus been furnishing France with supplies to carry on the war. Our instructions are expressly, not to dispense for any aid to France, either directly or indirectly, during the war.
With respect to a secret stipulation, a loan cannot be made without an act of the legislature; but if the executive were adequate to it, we have had an instance of an injunction of secrecy on members of the Senate, on an important subject, which one of the members thought himself warranted in publishing in the news-papers; and of frequent instances of secrets which have otherwise escaped; secrecy, in this instance, might therefore be considered, if the measure was itself admissible, as being impracticable. General Marshall observed, that we had considered the subject with great solicitude, and were decidedly of opinion, that we could not, under any form, make a loan which could be used during the war; that we could not tell what our government would do, if on the spot; but were perfectly clear, that without additional orders, we could not do what France requested. Mr. Gerry observed, that the government and nation of the United States, as well as ourselves, were earnestly solicitous to restore friendship between the two republics; that, as Gen. Marshall had stated, we could not say what our government would do, if on the spot; but if this proposition met the wishes of the government of France, General Marshall and himself had agreed immediately to embark for the United States, and lay before our government the existing state of things here, as it respected our nation, to enable them to determine whether any, and what other measures on their part were necessary. Mr. Talleyrand made no observation on this proposition; but enquired whether we expected soon to receive orders. Mr. Gerry mentioned an answer he had received to a letter sent by him in November; and General Marshall stated, that our first dispatches were sent on board two vessels at Amsterdam, on the twentieth of November; from which Mr. Talleyrand could form as just an idea as we could, when an answer might be expected; but he did not think it probable one would arrive before a month to come. General Marshall told him, we knew that our government had not received our dispatches on the eighth of January; and we could not tell when they might be received. He asked whether our intelligence came through England. General Marshall answered that it did not; and General Pinckney said, that American papers as late as the eighth of January mentioned the fact.
There was some conversation about the time when these instructions might be expected; and General Marshall suggested a doubt whether our Government might give any instructions. He asked, with some surprise, whether we had not written for instructions? And we answered, that we had not; and Mr. Gerry said that we had stated facts to our government, and conceived that nothing more was necessary. General Pinckney observed, that the Government knowing the facts, would do what was proper; and that our applying or not applying for instructions would not alter their conduct. Mr. Talleyrand then enquired whether we had not sent any one to the United States. General Pinckney said no: and Mr. Gerry added, that soon after our arrival we had made propositions to send one of our number, which were not accepted. And General Marshall further added, that those who had communicated with us, had told us we should be ordered out of France immediately; and we had supposed that we should be ordered out before our letters could reach the government. Mr. Gerry then observed, that the Government of France must judge for itself; but that it appeared to him, that a treaty on liberal principles, such as those on which the treaty of commerce between the two nations was first established, would be infinitely more advantageous to France than the trifling advantages she could derive from a loan. Such a treaty would produce a friendship and attachment, on the part of the United States to France, which would be solid and permanent, and produce benefits far superior to those of a loan, if we had powers to make it. To this observation Mr. Talleyrand made no reply. We parted without any sentiment delivered by the minister on the subject of our going home to consult our government.
As we were taking our leave of Mr. Talleyrand, we told him that two of us would return immediately, to receive the instructions of our government, if that would be agreeable to the Directory: if it was not, we would wait some time, in the expectation of receiving instructions.
A letter from Chapelle of the 27th ult. to a gentleman of this city, says, "It is currently reported here that General Jackson, Governor of Georgia, has been killed in a duel with Mr. Seagrove."
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated yesterday.
"The Thetis frigate, capt. Cochran, has taken off Block-Island, a French privateer of 3 guns; and 80 men. Block-Island is to the eastward of Long-Island."
Bache says our Envoys at Paris are negotiating. The dupes of the falsehoods contained in the Aurora, believe and circulate them even at the seat of government!—What effect must they have at a distance on those who read no other publication?—Truth has no chance with the Jacobins; their papers do not present a just mirror of the public opinion—They either withhold from their readers that information to which they are entitled, or give it to them in a form calculated to deceive, inflame, and precipitate to their destruction.
THE STATE OF FRANCE IN NINETY-SEVEN.
MONROE after his recall, being asked whether the PEOPLE of France did not will for Peace, in opposition to the Government, replied, that there could be no doubt that nine tenths of the People were heartily sick and tired of the War; but added he, "the People of France are considered as NOTHING, and the Government as EVERY THING." Is a more degrading climate of the People made in Turkey?
Mud Fort, June 6.
In the schr. Neptune, capt. Waterman, came p ssenger from Carthagena, in South America, via Aux-Cayes, captain Henry Rolando, of Charlestown, S. C. after being detained there for near two years in a lawsuit.

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Fresh Teas. Just Imported, in the ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, And For Sale, by SAMUEL HOWELL, At his Compting House, No. 54, Chestnut-Street, AND BY SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Compting House, Crooked-billet wharf, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial TEAS. Also, China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Lute- strings and Satins, Nankeens, Caffas, large garden and common Fans, Fatin and Lutestring Umbrellas, whale-bone Ricks. They have also For Sale, Ell-wide Perfans, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes. march 8. 8
This day Published, AND FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG'S Book-store, No. 59, Chestnut, corner of Second Street, On fine woven Paper, with Elegant Engravings, Dedicated to the President of the United States, The Studies of Nature, Translated from the French of James Henry Bernardin de St. Pierre, By HENRY HUNTER, D. D.
This very ingenious, interesting and instructive work has since its first publication, gone through four successive impressions; under the au- thor's immediate inspection; besides a variety of printed editions in different parts of the European continent. No book displays a more sublime theology, in- culcates a purer morality, or breathes a more ar- dent and expansive philanthropy. St. Pierre ena- bles us to contemplate this universe with other eyes; has furnished new arguments to combat atheism; has established, beyond the power of contradiction, the doctrine of a universal provi- dence, has excited a warmer interest in favor of suffering humanity, and has discovered sources, unknown before of moral and intellectual enjoy- ment.
The avidity with which the clergy and other learned characters in New-England, have purchas- ed the English edition of this delightful perform- ance, and the opinion entertained by them; and warranted by experience, that although written before the "Age of Reason," a part of it con- tains a more full and complete refutation of it, than any thing published since, are perhaps a suffi- cient recommendation of the STUDIES OF NATURE; in which the Botanist, the natural and christian Philosopher, the friend of order and government are equally interested, and by which they will be equally gratified. As no pains nor expense have been spared in procuring suitable paper and able artists, to render the work worthy of the public; and as the Sub- scribers have expressed their approbation of it, the publisher flatters himself, that gentlemen, who on account of the bad paper and print of some Ameri- can editions, give generally the preference to the English, will honor this with a comparison, before they purchase.
The Naval Gazetteer; Being a complete Geographical Dictionary, contain- ing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arrang- ed, of all the Countries and Islands in the known world; showing their latitude, longitude, and station for anchorage; with a particular description of the several Bays, Capes, Channels, Coves, Creeks, Cur- rents, Gulfs, Harbors, Havens, Lakes, Oceans, Ra- ces, Rivers, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Shoals, Sounds, Straits, Tides, Variation of the Compass, &c. To- gether with a particular relation of the shape and ap- pearance at sea, of the several Headlands, Isthmuses, Peninsulas, Points, Promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the Master, Pilot, Commander or Seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the wa- try element.
Also, Comprehending Ample directions for sailing into or out of the differ- ent Ports, Straits and Harbor of the four quarters of the world; and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coast; in which more than twelve thou- sand distinct names and places, &c. are treated of and explained. With a correct set of Charts, 3 vols. 8vo. By the Rev. JOHN MALHAM. This has been pronounced the most useful and the cheapest book published in America. It was un- dertaken several years since, under the auspices of Lord Sandwich while he was at the head of the Ad- miralty of England, and from which every assist- ance necessary to complete so arduous a work, was readily furnished, but it never made its appearance until last year. The favor it obtained with Masters of vessels and other gentlemen concerned in Navigation induced the publisher to prepare this edition wherein the American Ports, Harbors, &c. have been corrected by a gentleman of great abilities, and extensive infor- mation on the subject. may 21. saw4w
FOR SALE. A THREE Story Brick House, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, esq. This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen. As any Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is con- sidered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-Street. may 16. 8
Collector's Office, Philadelphia, May 11, 1798. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. At the Custom-House, on Friday, the fif- teenth of June, 1798, the following mer- chandise, which remain in the Custom-House stores more than nine months, unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof: (XH) eight half faggots of Reel (TD) 202 one bale girthweb (FL) a quantity of Reel W.P one case lamps & one case bobbin (W) one small box medicine AB 203 one matted case Dutch books I&C one keg herrings (W) one small box of families of buttons 4 14 3 three bales girthweb [DH] 200 one ditto ditto [VH] 200 one ditto ditto [N] 200 one ditto ditto (No mark) eight jars olives (ditto) one bundle slates [LS] one small box locks dtr5j
Will be sold for Cash, At eight o'clock on the Evening of MONDAY the eleventh day of June next, at the Mar- chant's Coffee house, in Philadelphia, if not previously disposed of at pri- vate sale.
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF Valuable patented LAND, In the county of Glynn, in the state of Georgia, and the counties of Bath and Randolph in the state of Virginia. 3000 acres at the head of St. Simon's Sound and confluence of Turtle and Altamaha rivers, ad- joining the commons of the town of Brunswick. 41000 acres on the Great Satilla and on the head waters of the Little Satilla, adjoining lands of Wm. McIntosh, John Howell, & Bernard O'Neal. 23000 acres on Great Satilla, adjoining lands of Freeman Lewis and John Howell. 44000 acres in Bath county, on both sides of Green Briar River, adjoining lands of Jacob War- rick, Daniel M'Callum and John Dilley, including 3000 acres of prior surveys. 41000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowpasture River, and on both sides of the wag- gon road leading from the warm springs to Staun- ton, including 5000 acres of prior surveys. 40000 acres in the county of Randolph, on Bu- chanan River, adjoining lands of Thomas Wilson, and including 4538 acres prior surveys. 30000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowpasture River, on the waters of said River, and of Cowpasture River, adjoining lands of Joseph Grubb, and including 5000 acres prior surveys. The Georgia lands will be sold in tracts of one thousand acres each, the others in the quantities and tracts above described. Persons desirous to examine the titles and drafts of the above mentioned land, will call for that purpose on BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at No. 41, Arch Street; proposals of purchase may be made to either of the subscribers. T. FITZIMONS, No. 5, Chestnut Street. B. R. MORGAN, No. 41, Arch Street. JEREMIAH PARKER, No. 9, North Eighth Street. may 14. d3w
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the high court of Chancery of Maryland, the subscriber will sell at Public Sale, on the premises, on Monday, the 25th of June next at 11 o'clock, in the forenoon, THAT valuable and well known Lot of Ground, No. 53 and part of No. 54, late the property of Nicholas Slaby, merchant of this city, situated on Thames-street, in that part of Baltimore city, called Fells-Point, containing 58 square perches, with all the buildings and improvements thereon. There are erected on this valuable property, several large and commodious Brick Warehouses, capable of contain- ing from 15 to 20,000 barrels of flour, with a frame shed adjoining thereto, sufficiently capacious to hold 1000 hogsheads of Tobacco; in perfect safety from the weather. From this well known property is extended into the deepest water in this harbor, an extensive and well constructed wharf, bounding on the water 600 feet and upwards, and capable of receiv- ing ships of any burthen at the lowest tides. From the many advantages this property is known to possess, it is esteemed equal if not superior, in point of com- mercial benefit, to any in this city, and will be sold a desirable object to those inclined to purchase so valuable an estate. It is unnecessary to say more on this sub- ject, as those intending to purchase, will have an op- portunity of viewing the premises previous to the day of sale. The terms on which the above property is sold, are, that the purchaser shall give approved negotiable notes, with security to the trustee for the payment of one half the purchase money with interest, within three months, and the residue with interest, within six months from the day of sale. SAMUEL MOALE. disgthje.
IF Mr. Charles William Klemcke, Formerly of London, and who left England for some part of the United States of America, in the year 1796, be living, and will apply person- ally or by letter, to Mr. John Carrere, in Balti- more, or to Messrs. Isaac Hazlehurst and Son, in Philadelphia, he may hear of something great- ly to his advantage. Any information respect- ing the said Mr. Charles William Klemcke, would be thankfully received. may 19. d3w
Very Great Bargains, CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and C India Mullins, now selling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of — Enquire of Thomas Randall, No. 88 Spruce-Street. may 17. 8
JOSEPH RICARDO, Of this City, Merchant, has assigned his pro- perty for the benefit of his Creditors, to James C. Fisher, Samuel W. Fisher, and Thomas Wilson. All persons who have demands are re- quested to furnish their accounts without delay — and those indebted to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, acting Assignees. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. No. 13, Arch Street. march 31. 4tw1f
FOR SALE, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient Bores, wharf, &c. Situate on Water Street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water Street fif- ty-four feet, and containing that breadth east- ward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoin- ing on the north side, and area very desirable sit- uation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. april 5. mkw4f
30 Dollars Reward. The Cellar of the Subscribers was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stor- age mount ground Chintz of a set figure were car- ried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-Street. may 23. daw
Treasury Department, March 19, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT Proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the ex- piration of the 15th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1798, to the thirtieth day of September 1799, both days inclusive, at the places and within the district hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Presque Isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Le Beuf; at Cincinnati; at Greenville; at Pique Town and Loramie's Store; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Def- iance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Mi- ami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox and Oua- tanon on the River Wabash; at Massac; at any place or places on the east side of the River Miss- issippi above the mouth of the River Ohio, and up- on the Illinois River; at any place or places on the east side of the Mississippi River below the mouth of the River Ohio to the southern boundary of the State of Kentucky, and within the said State; at Knoxville, Tellico Block House, and at all other places in the State of Tennessee; at any place or places on the east side of the River Mississippi, be- low the southern boundary of the State of Ten- nessee, to the southern boundary of the United States. If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid before recited, as may be agreed on be- tween the United States and the contractor. The rations to be supplied to consist of the fol- lowing articles, viz. One pound of bread or flour One pound of beef or twelve ounces of pork or bacon Half a pint of rum, brandy or whis- ky, one quart of Salt, two quarts of vinegar, two pounds of soap, } per one pound of candles } hundred The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provi- sions, if the same shall be required. It is to be un- derstood, that the contractor is to be at the ex- pence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of credi- ble character, and the certificate of a commission- ed officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss and the amount of the articles for which com- pensation shall be claimed. The privilege is reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under the proposed contract, shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under the contract now in force have been consumed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. march 27. saw15jy
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK — BY GEORGE RUTTER & Co. Portrait and Ornamental Painters, IN a style which will endure the hardships of the weather without injury, and which for neatness and exactitude of colouring cannot be surpassed in this city. FLAGS AND DRUMS Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance, which Mr. Rutter's sledge himself from 20 years experience in this city will meet the entire approbation of his friends and the public. In the Military Line, A variety of specimen may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. may 3. d6w
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our pro- fessional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign articles; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the ta- lents of established artists, with a view of deceiv- ing the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to. Well knowing that public opinion must govern, we flatter ourselves that the work execut- ed by us will convince them of our great superior- ity over Mr. Gullager in every branch of port- rait and ornamental painting, and shew the neces- sity of judging for themselves. N. B. In future no attention will be paid to the self-flattering advertisements of Mr. G. Any person wishing a supply of FLAGS and DRUMS will please apply to Geo. Rutter and Co. Norris's Court, or Henry Frailey, Germantown. $6w may 8.
Military Colours. At C. GULLAGER'S Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 50, South Fourth, next to Chestnut Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting. PAINTING on Silks for Military and other or- namental purposes (in a manner peculiar to himself) durable, not to be injured by the weather, which for elegance of design, truth and beauty of colouring, neatness and masterly execution, has not been equalled by George Rutter and Co. FLAGS AND DRUMS Furnished with all possible dispatch, on the most reasonable terms. Ornamental Painting, Signs, Fire Buck- ets, Cornices, &c. &c. executed in style (not that superb style of modern elegance peculiar to G. R.) but in a workman like manner, peculiar to an ar- tist master of his profession. Mr. GULLAGER, from a number of year's expe- rience in Europe and this country, flatters himself that professional talents, punctuality, and reason- able demands, will meet the entire approbation of those gentlemen who will please to call at his Paint- ing Rooms. $6w may 5.
NOTICE. P. S. Gentlemen in town and country, wishing for a supply of Colours and Drums, painted in a masterly manner, will no doubt feel themselves obliged for the kind caution given by George Rutter and Co. not to trust self- flattering advertisements, but examine the work executed by both parties. One view will satisfy them where the superiority lies, — save the spoil- ing of good Silks by George Rutter's pencil — and discover the requisites for the contracting talents of Henry Frailey, at Germantown. may 10.
WILLIAM MEREDITH, Attorney at Law. HAS Removed to No. 127 Chestnut-Street, where Titles to Real estates are examined and Briefs thereof and Conveyances of every kind, prepared. may 22. saw3w
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 1, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act enti- tled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collect- ed throughout the United States. I. For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following — to wit:     Instrument  Dollars  Cents  Mils      Any Certificate of Naturalization,  5      Any Licence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States,  10      Provided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers.       Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services)  4      Any exemption or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (ex- cept for lands granted for military services)  2      Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond,  1      Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or o- ther testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate di- vided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Chil- dren or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hun- dred Dollars,  25      When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars,  50      And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of  1      Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States,  25      From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars,  25      When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars,  1      Any Exemption, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular State,  50      Any Bond, bill single or penal, foreign or inland, bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obliga- tion or contract, made to or with the United States or any State, or for their use respectively,  10      If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars,  25      If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars,  50      If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars,  75      And if above one thousand dollars,  1      Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid — viz.       If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars,  4      If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars,  10      If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars,  20      If above one thousand dollars,  30      Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be estab- lished within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual di- vidends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale,       On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar,  6      On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars,  50      On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars,  1      On all notes above five hundred dollars,  2      Any Protest or other Notarial Act,  25      Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell War- rants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war,  25      Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars,  1      For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars,  2      For more than two thousand dollars,  3      Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State,  10      If from the United States to any foreign port or place,  25      Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any sale required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer.)  50      Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank,  10      If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars,  25      If above one hundred dollars,       If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.        II. The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed, and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
III. The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parch- ment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; Or stamped Vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be ob- tained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenmentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 30th, 1798. Public Notice is hereby given, THAT by an act of Congress passed on the 10th day of March, 1798, the following alterations and amendments have been made to the act passed on the 6th day of July 1797, enti- tled "An Act laying duties on stamped vel- lum, parchment and paper." I. The stamp duties on debentures or certifi- cates for the drawback of Customs or duties on Imports are repealed. II. A discount at the rate of seven and one half per Centum, will be allowed by the Supervisors or Inspectors respectively, to any persons other than Officers of the Revenue, who may pur- chase at one time or procure to be stamped, any quantities of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, upon which the duties shall amount to Ten Dol- lars or upwards. III. Stamped Paper, will be provided, and sold at the rates prescribed by law, without any addi- tional charge or expense on account of the price of Paper; but for stamped Parchment or Vellum, an additional price will be demanded at the rate of Fifty Cents for each skin of Parch- ment, or Two Hundred Cents for each skin of Vellum of medium size, which may be furnish- ed at the expense of the United States and pro- portionally for any lesser quantity. Given under my hand, at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenmentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. To be Let, (And possession given on the 1st of May) A genteel three story brick House, 22 feet front, and 40 feet deep, with back buildings and stables, at present in the tenure of Major Jack- son. Enquire at 187 South Third Street. april 2. 8
The Co-partnership of the Subscribers, TRADING UNDER THE FIRM OF JOSEPH DAVIDSON & Co. IS this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those having claims against said firm, are desired to render their accounts, and those indebted to make payment to Joseph Davidson, who is duly author- ised to settle the affairs of the concern. JOSEPH J. MILLER. JOSEPH DAVIDSON. N. B. The Stores at the corner of Market and Fourth Streets are now to be let. — Enquire of Jo- seph Davidson. april 26. w8c2am
TO BE SOLD, 40,939 acres of Land. IN Greene County, Commonwealth of Pennsylv- ania, on the waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and abound in Coal; they were sold ten years ago for five shillings per acre; patented early in 1787, ex- cept 370 acres, which were patented in 1792; a part of them were surveyed in 1783. The tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very con- venient to water carriage, about 19 miles from the town of Washington, from 14 to 16 from the village of Greenough and Wheeling. On payment of one fourth of the purchase mo- ney, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. april 21. 8
TO BE SOLD, 26,780 acres of Land, IN the State of New York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna now, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren and county of Warren. These Lands, from their quality and situation, are a very desirable object for any man who means to invest his money to advantage. On payment of one third of the purchase mo- ney, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. april 27. 8
Country Residence. A FAMILY who live Six Miles from the City, wish to receive two or three genteel board- ers. The House is handsomely furnished; the Gardens, Meadows and Lawn are beautifully laid out, and well stocked with the choicest Fruit. There are several Musical Instruments, amongst which is a most excellent patent Piano Forte. The Family have a handsome Coach, which may be at the service of the whole. The Coach House and Stables are most excellent — the Water good — and the Air unequalled in the environs of the Town. For particulars enquire at the office of this Ga- zette. may 16. dtf
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS the subscriber and his wife Jane Hodgkinson, have by mutual consent agreed to live separate and apart from each other from bed and board, there are therefore to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as by contract she is to support herself for the future, and I am determined not to pay any debt of her con- tracting. SAMUEL HODGKINSON. may 15. 8