Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-06-20 00:00:00

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, June 20.
Since the meeting of Congress, the conversation of most companies in which I have been, has turned upon the illiberal, vulgar personalities, which have degraded the dignity of the House of Representatives...
To produce a similar effect in the House of Representatives, I submit it to the wisdom of Congress whether it would not be, not only proper, but necessary, to suspend, during each Session of Congress, the laws against duelling...
AN OLD OFFICER. COMMUNICATIONS. Bacha, according to custom, has a long piece this forenoon, on the old beaten subject of the British treaty...
The Aurora, long since the abhorrence of all virtuous and patriotic Americans, continues its career of iniquity, defamation and slander, by attempts to promote jealousies, suspicions and accusations of the whole government...
From the BALTIMORE TELEGRAPH. COMMUNICATION. I SHOULD be much surprised at the mode of argument that prevails with certain members of the representatives in congress...
we must even stretch forth our hands to meet the manacles formed by an impious tyranny, without daring one struggle to oppose it?
The industry practiced to justify or excuse the inimical conduct of the French towards us, is very observable. When facts speak so loud against that nation, it cannot but appear extraordinary...
AN UNSOPHISTICATED AMERICAN. [To be continued.] Legislature of New-Hampshire. JUNE 9. This Day at 12 o'clock, his Excellency, Governor GILMAN...
HAVING in obedience to the call of my fellow-citizens again accepted the office of Chief Magistrate, it affords me great satisfaction...
As a member of the United States, it is both our duty and interest, to preserve and strengthen the ties which bind us together...
An extraordinary occasion has induced the President to convene Congress. In his Speech to the Senate and House of Representatives...
It being the peculiar duty of the general government to direct in all things relating to our foreign concerns, and to pursue such measures as may be thought proper...
may probably be much reduced. Should Congress find it indispensably necessary to lay a direct tax...
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. In a separate communication I shall lay before you some observations respecting compensations...
CONGRESS. (Mr. Sewall's Speech concluded from the Gazette of the 12th inst.)
If there is a necessity of yielding to France and giving up principles which are just and honorable for us to maintain...
When we recollect the past eminent services of the person who has been recently appointed President of the United States...
Although Congress are empowered to provide for the common defence and general welfare, and for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia...
Considering the magnitude of the debt incurred during our struggle for independence...
to urge his instructions from the President—they would answer him, we know your government...
I have endeavored to come to this conclusion; for, after all, the violations of our neutrality...
The French are not pointing their measures against the United States in particular, but they mean to compel all other neutral nations...
Looking upon this country as involved in the general designs of France we should provide for our defence...
He believed that we had resources in ourselves, and that we should obtain the aid of foreign nations...
There is a hope that our danger may be prevented by various circumstances. France is yet in a revolutionary state...
He did not mean to insinuate that any gentleman in the committee was in the smallest degree under the influence of France.
He thought if we could relieve ourselves in the present crisis by our own exertions, we shall be more secure hereafter...
If the address to the President is viewed in this interesting light, we cannot hesitate to reject the amendment...
He had been surprised to hear it said that the President's speech was a declaration of war...
The means of this defence recommended in the President's are not now under consideration. There is no choice of measures in the report of the select committee...
had to vindicate by a public declaration the conduct of the government in maintaining their neutrality...
Table with 2 columns: Location, Number. Locations include Oswego, Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Presqu'isle, etc. Total 876.
This report was committed to the Committee of the whole to whom was committed the bill providing for an additional regiment of artillery.
Mr. Parker moved that the Committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of the bill respecting the manning of the frigates...
Mr. A. Foster presented a petition from New Hampshire, complaining of the operation of the duty which was last session laid upon tillers...
The bill directing the appointment of Agents for assisting in carrying into effect the 6th article of the British Treaty, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. W. Smith from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill to provide more effectually for the collection of certain internal revenues...
Mr. Gallatin moved that this bill be made the order of the day for the first Monday in November.
Mr. Smith wished the gentleman had deferred his motion till the bill had been printed.
Mr. Giles supported the decision upon the question which determine whether they should go home soon, or sit there the whole summer.
Mr. Kittera did not know but it might be proper to postpone the business, but he hoped the bill would be printed.
Mr. Brookes was against the postponement; he thought if it would be the means of raising revenue, it was closely connected with the business of the present session.
The question for a postponement was put and negatived, there being 41 votes for it and 48 against it.
The bill was then committed for Wednesday next.
Mr. Giles wished to go into a Committee of the Whole on the bill for raising an additional regiment of artillery...
Mr. W. Smith opposed the motion. He trusted this subject would be deferred till to-morrow...
Mr. Giles withdrew his motion, and called up the report of the Committee of Ways and Means, proposing to lay an additional duty of 13 cents per bushel on salt imported.

mittee of the Whole on that subject and the resolution having been read, Mr. GALLATIN moved that the Committee might rise.
Mr. LYON said he should be sorry if the committee were to rise without any objection being made to a proposition to unreasonably and unjust. A tax of this kind, he said, would bear particularly hard upon the country from whence he came; and that for every quarter dollar of duty which was paid, they should have three quarters of a dollar to pay when the salt reached them. He trusted it would not be carried.
Mr. WILLIAMS wished the Gentlemen had moved to make the proposed advance less than 13 cents. As there was no probability that a land-tax would be laid, he should give his consent to this; if a land-tax had been agreed to, he should oppose a salt tax. He thought, however, 13 cents a bushel too much. It was calculated to raise 300,000 dollars. Every one allowed it was a safe tax. As far as salt was consumed by families, it was a poll-tax; but as to what was consumed by cattle, it was a tax upon agriculture. What cost a half a dollar at New-York, cost where he lived, 2 1-2 dollars. A common farmer, with about 100 acres of land, did not use less than 10 or 12 bushels of salt. He therefore paid five dollars tax upon a single article. Yet they were sometimes told farmers paid no taxes. He wished a part of this tax to be laid upon some other article. He moved, therefore, to strike out the 13 cents and insert 7.
This motion not meeting with a second, the question was taken upon the resolution, and negatived, 48 to 42.
The committee then rose and the house took up the resolution and confirmed the negative 46 to 44.
On motion of Mr. BLOUNT the house went into a committee of the whole on the bill directing a detachment from the militia of the United States.
Some observations were made as to the proportioning of men to each state, which it seems, was made according to the number of white inhabitants and three fifths of the blacks. This was objected to; and it was agreed to be left blank, until the third reading of the bill.
Mr. WILLIAMS wished to make the calling out of this detachment discretionary with the President. He therefore moved to add, where the bill speaks of organizing 80,000 men, "if any subsequent measures shall in his opinion make it necessary, during the recess of Congress."
This motion was put and negatived. Mr. BLOUNT moved, instead of the "as soon as may be," (which related to the calling out of the men) "at such time as the President may think necessary."
Mr. SKINNER hoped this amendment would be agreed to. The expense of calling out this detachment in Massachusetts, he said, would not be less than 200,000 dollars, and he could not see any objection to leaving it to the President to judge of the propriety of putting the measure into execution. The question was put and carried 41 to 30.
Mr. SEWALL said, though there might, in the opinion of the President, be a necessity for calling out a part of these men, there might not be occasion for calling out the whole; he therefore moved the following amendment, viz. "or of any less number, which, in his opinion, the service may require."
Mr. BLOUNT did not know the meaning of this motion, except it were with an intention to save expense, which it would not effect; as, if the detachment must be made—80,000 men would cost as much organizing as 80,000. He tho't we ought at all times to have this portion of our militia ready for any call that could be made.
Mr. SEWALL said, his intention was to save expense. In 1794, he knew a great expense had been incurred in Massachusetts, and it had been in proportion to the number of men employed.
Mr. WILLIAMS observed that 80,000 men would be about one tenth part of the whole militia of the United States; but if only one twentieth part was wanted, little more than half the expense would be incurred.
Mr. LYON was so far from agreeing to the present amendment, that he should with a clause inserted in the general militia law, always to have this number in readiness.
Mr. VARNUM thought a law detaching a portion of the militia would rather weaken than strengthen our force. If an enemy were to land at any point, though it might be the peculiar duty of the detachment to march to repel them, yet, as the small number of these men at any one place would probably be unequal to the repelling of an enemy, the whole body of militia in that quarter would at once turn out. Indeed, the whole ought always to be ready to march at a moment's warning. Though no money would be taken from the Treasury in forming the contemplated detachment, it would nevertheless be attended with great expense. Men would not willingly turn out for four dollars a month, when they could get fifteen for common labor. The difference would therefore fall upon the State. If there was necessity for the measure, the case would be different, but he did not think there was any.
Mr. DAYTON (the Speaker) agreed with the gentleman from Massachusetts that the whole body of militia ought to be held in readiness, and that the calling out of a detachment, instead of increasing our strength would weaken it. He was in favor of this amendment, because it left it with the President to call out a smaller number. This detachment, he affirmed, would be attended with very considerable expense. In New-Jersey, they would have to newly organize their corps, and to make different classifications of them. Men would be cast for by lot, there would be much loss of time, and considerable sums would be paid for substitutes. Mr. D. said he was opposed to the principle of the bill; but at this amendment would make it less objectionable, he should vote for it.
Mr. BLOUNT thought the gentlemen did not seem to distinguish between calling men into service, and putting the in a state ready to obey a call.
Mr. S. SMITH was in favor of the principle of the bill. Wherever an enemy might land (he spoke of an enemy landing, for tho' he did not believe there was any danger of the kind, yet they had been called together to provide against such an event) he doubted not the militia would rise at once in a body; but they would go unprepared for staying out more than a few days. This detachment, which would be prepared for the field, would accordingly be ready to relieve them, as soon as they could be got together. He thought this a good provision; but, if 80,000 men were thought too many, he should not object to less being made 40,000.
Mr. LYON was for letting the provision stand for 80,000 men; it was preposterous to talk of the danger of war, and at the same time think 80,000 men too many to be held in readiness to defend the country.
Mr. SHEPARD thought the provision a good one.
Mr. BLOUNT observed that it had been said that militiamen had only four dollars a month; a law passed in 1795, he said, which raised their pay to 6 3/4 dollars.
Mr. HARTLEY was in favor of holding 80,000 men in readiness. This was done in 1794, and though he did not think we had now so much reason to apprehend danger, yet he would wish to be in a state of preparedness. He had no objection to leaving the time of calling out the militia to the President, but not the number.
Mr. DAYTON said, if the situation of things justified the call for 80,000 men, he should be the last to object to it; but he did not think it did. This act, he said, would operate unequally on different states. The gentleman from N. Carolina, had said, it would be no inconvenience to his state, it would be very different in many other states. In New-Jersey (as he had before stated) it would be felt very considerably. Men must have bounties, and their pay made equal to the price of labor. There would not only be required a new organization and classification, but also an inspection of arms and accoutrements. He believed all this would be done under this law, if it passed, in the state of New-Jersey, whatever might be the expense and inconvenience it would put them to. If he thought there was any danger, he would not have objected to the measure. He did not, however, think we should have a war; and if such an event were to take place, he did not think there was a probability of an invasion. Our situation in 1794, he said, was very different. We were then not only depredated upon by the British at sea, but Lord Dorchester had issued his warlike Proclamation, the Indians were counted and had their tomahawks in their hands uplifted, and ready to strike! Believing, therefore, the measure to be unnecessary, and that it would operate unequally, he should vote for this amendment, which would leave it with the President to detach such a number of men as he should believe necessary.
Mr. MACON was sorry any amendment had taken place, since he could not now move to strike out the first section of the bill, in order to see whether the House meant to pass the bill at all; for he was of opinion with the gentleman from New Jersey, that there was no occasion for it. He was certain that this business could not be carried into effect without expense. And if an invasion were to take place only a few of the men could be drawn into service.
The Chairman said, that if the lease of the Committee was wished to be had as to the propriety of passing the bill at all, it might be tried by moving for the Committee to rise.
Mr. WILLIAMS made that motion.
Mr. BLOUNT hoped the committee would not rise. When he offered the resolution to the house, he said he did not do it from any apprehension of danger, but because he thought it was necessary that such a number of men should be in readiness. There seemed to be little difference of opinion, and he thought the principle was at that time fairly tried.
Mr. SKINNER hoped the committee would rise. It was well known that there was an alarm in the minds of the people with respect to war; and there were serious apprehensions of war. Mr. S. again spoke of the expense. He had besides another objection to the passing of this bill. War had been apprehended by many. Officers and men were a good deal divided with respect to the relative situation of our country; if this bill passes, they will speculate upon measures; they will go into discussions which will neither tend to strengthen the government nor increase good neighbourhood. He hoped it would not pass.
The question was put and negatived, 40 to 29.
Mr. LYON thought 80,000 men would be sufficient to oppose any force that would be bro't against us.
The question was then taken on the amendment of Mr. SEWALL, and negatived, there being only 29 for it.
Mr. VARNUM moved to strike out the whole of the 2d section, which provided for the officer of the militia, out of the present militia officers, or others, at the option of the constitutional authority in each state.—Carried.
He also moved to strike out, as unnecessary, the 6th section, which requested the President to call on the executives of the several states to take the most effectual means, that the whole of the militia, not comprised in the foregoing requisition, might be armed and equipped according to law.—Carried.
The committee rose, the house agreed to the amendments, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. POTTER then moved the order of the day on the bill authorizing the President of the United States during the recess of congress, to provide galleys, or other vessels, for certain purposes therein mentioned. The house went into a committee accordingly.
Mr. GIBBS wished to have information as to the number of vessels to be employed, in order that the expense might in some degree be ascertained.
Mr. S. SMITH said that galleys were not to be purchased, and when they were got, they were not fit to go to sea, but were suited merely to rivers and bays, besides they were to be built, they could not be got ready before next April or May, at which time probably they might be unnecessary, or vessels of a different kind wanted. He expected the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Parker the chairman of the select committee) would have been prepared with a new fashion, in place of the galleys. He thought the frigates necessary, he thought the tenders necessary. The new revenue cutters of the United States, he said, were ready for sea; they might be fitted out, masted and put to sea in twenty days. This he thought, would be the best plan. He had no confidence in galleys—they did not deserve a large sum; he had had some experience with them, and knew that some of them were not worth a farthing.
Mr. BROOKS thought the words "other vessels" would cover any other that might be thought preferable to galleys.
Mr. PARKER moved to strike out the first section of the bill. He had no opinion of galleys, and as to other vessels, he did not think they could be got. He did not think that merchant's vessels were fit for any kind of war, and it was more expensive to make them so than they were worth when made. The government had ten revenue cutters and were they properly armed and manned, they would answer the purpose of convoy for our merchant vessels, or for the protection of our coast better than for any other. He had seen two of them in this port, and the other eight could soon be got. When the bill came before them for the general naval equipment, he would propose a section in the room of that he wished to have struck out.
Mr. SEWALL was against striking out. Though he agreed with gentlemen as to the cutter, he wished to give the President power to provide other vessels if he should find it necessary.
Mr. PARKER was willing to go as far as any man in putting the country in a state of defence; but he was convinced the object of this bill would not have the effect. Rather than purchase, he should advise the working up of the materials on hand; and he believed there was as much timber as would build two more frigates. He would willingly agree to encircle our naval force in a proper manner, but not in a way which would be of no use.
Mr. HARTLEY wished for the committee to rise that the bill from the Senate might come under consideration before this vote was taken.
Mr. W. SMITH hoped the committee would not rise without taking a question.
Mr. S. SMITH was opposed to the committee's rising. He thought this bill might be so amended as to answer the purpose, and that it could be done, he knew no reason why they should not do it.
Mr. DAYTON hoped the committee would rise, for the reasons mentioned by the gentleman from Virginia; and that they should proceed to build another frigate as well as arm the Revenue Cutters for the protection of our commerce, if by the return it should be found their advantage to do so.
The committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
Mr. NICOLSON moved that when the house adjourn, it adjourn till ten o'clock instead of eleven. Carried, being 49 votes for it.
Mr. VARNUM, from the committee appointed for the purpose, reported a bill for organizing and disciplining the militia of the United States, which having been twice read.
Mr. V. said this bill was almost verbatim of the bill which had been reported every session since the commencement of the government for a select corps of militia, and constantly rejected. Last session, after it had been rejected, a new bill was reported as an amendment to the militia bill. He hoped, therefore, though he was upon the committee, that the house would reject this bill and take into consideration the other bill which he had mentioned.
Mr. MACON hoped the bill would not be rejected. Similar bills, it was true, had been reported; but this was the first bill that ever contained a principle which it contains, viz. a classification according to age. He thought it the best militia bill which had ever been brought before them. Without taking a question, on motion, the house adjourned till ten o'clock to-morrow.
Foreign Intelligence.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
22 Germinal (April 11.)
A message was sent by the Directory to the Council of Five Hundred, informing them of the assassination of Sieyes, which being read, a message, on the motion of Boissy d'Anglas, was returned to the Directory, desiring all the particulars of the assassination to be laid before them, and intimating the intention of the Council, feeling, as it did, an interest in the recovery of their colleague Sieyes, to make an account be laid before them every day, of the state of his health.
The President informed the Council, that an usher had been sent to citizen Sieyes, who had found him in an encouraging situation.
OFFICIAL ARTICLE.
The Executive Directory has just received a copy of a Proclamation of the loi-disant Louis XVIII, to the French. Too much publicity cannot be given to this paper, which no longer leaves any doubt either as to the mad project of overthrowing the Republic and Constitution adopted by the French nation, or as to the existence of Royal Agents and the plots concerted by them.
Persuaded by the indignation it will excite in the breast of every Frenchman, the Executive Directory thinks that it cannot do better than forewarn the citizens of the frames placed beneath their feet, by publishing to all France this odious manifesto. It is as follows:
Louis XVIII to the French.
A profound grief penetrates our breast every time we see Frenchmen groaning in captivity through their attachment to the safety of France.—But will it satisfy your tyrants to have procured new victims? In this conspiracy which they impute to them, in the papers they publish so fallaciously, will they not seek pretext to calumniate our intentions? Is it not to be dreaded, finally, that, either by forging papers, or by throwing out subtle insinuations, they will attempt to paint us to you in false colours?
It is our duty to admonish you against a perfidy which the experience of what is past authorizes us to foresee: it is our duty to manifest to you the sentiments with which our heart is filled. The tyrants envelope themselves in the shades of mystery; a father dreads not to be seen by his children. Those of our faithful subjects whom we have appointed to instruct you as to your true interests, will retrace in this paper the instructions they have received. Those whom the purity of their zeal, and the confidence in their principles, will entitle to our confidence in future, will here read beforehand the instructions which will be given to them. Finally, all the French, who, sharing our love for the country, wish to concur towards saving it, will instruct themselves in the rules they ought to follow: and all France, acquainted with the end to which every one should concur in concert, and the means which ought to be employed, will form a judgment for itself of the good which it ought to expect from it.
We have said to our agents, (note, by the
Directors; Dumas, Brothier, and Lavalour) and we repeat to them incessantly— "Bring back our people to the holy religion of their forefathers, and to the paternal government which so long constituted the glory and happiness of France. Explain to them, the constitution of the state has been calumniated because it has been misunderstood. Instruct them to distinguish it from the regime which had been too long introduced. Shew them, that it is a like opposite to anarchy and despotism, the two scourges which are as odious to us as they are to them, but which alternately have afflicted France since she has no longer had a king. Consult wise and enlightened men as to the new degrees of perfection, of which that constitution may be susceptible, and make known to the forms it has prescribed to effect its amelioration. Affirm that we are adopting the most efficacious measures to preserve it from the injuries of time, and from the attacks of authority itself. Guarantee once more the oblivion of errors, of injuries, and even of crimes. Quench in every breast the smallest wish of private revenge, which we are resolved to repress with severity. Transmit to us the public will as to the regulations which are calculated to correct abuses, the reform of which will be the constant object of our solicitude. Apply all your attention to prevent the return of that regime of blood which has cost us so many tears, and with which our wretched subjects are still menaced. Direct the choice they are about to make, towards men of worth, friends of order and peace, who are at the same time incapable of betraying the dignity of the French name, and whose virtues, intelligence and courage may help us to restore the happiness to our people. Promise rewards proportionate to their services, to the military of every rank, and to the members of the administration who shall co-operate towards the re-establishment of religion, laws, and the legitimate authority. But, in the re-establishment of them, avoid the employment of the odious means which were practised to overthrow them. Expect from the public opinion a success which alone can render solid and durable; or, if it should be necessary to have recourse to force of arms, do not at least employ this cruel force until the last extremity, and to give it a just and necessary force."
Frenchmen! All the documents you may meet with in conformity to these sentiments, will fall short in avowing. If any should be presented to you in which you should not recognize these characters, reject them as the productions of liars: they are not in conformity with our heart.
Given on the 10th of March of the year of Grace 1797, and of our reign the second. (Signed) LOUIS.
LONDON, April 15.
The forgeries of Bank-notes imported from France appear to be very widely extended. They are imitated with great ingenuity.
The Rosalie, Robinson, from Bengal to New-York, sprung a leak, is returned to Bengal, and is there condemned.
May 3.
Copy of a letter from Alexander Ruddoch, Esq. commander of his majesty's sloop Hazard, to vice-admiral Kingmill, dated April 12, 1797.
SIR, I have the pleasure to inform you, that, in following your orders, we yesterday (close to the Skellock) captured a very fine coppered French brig Le Hardi, of 18. nine-pounders and 130-men, after a chase of 7 hours. She then carried away both topsails: it was otherwise very doubtful whether we should have come up with her. I understand the was built at Cowes, about two years ago, for the Spaniards. She left Bristol the 17th of March, was soon after chased by two frigates, but escaped, after many of their shot went through her sails, and one struck her hull. She has only made one prize, a Portuguese of little value. I am, &c.
ALEX. RUDDOCH. [We think this was Cowell's vessel.]
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 20.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for 6 per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, 5 1/2 per Cent, 4 per Cent, 3 per Cent, Bank Shares, and Insurance Company Shares.
SOMETHING NEW!
The General of St. Domingo, Toussaint Louverture has addressed the Military in that Island. The address concludes in the following words, in which the reader will observe a striking variation from the stile of modern philosophy:
"The God of nature, he who governs the universe, will not forsake us whilst we are employed in the defence of a cause which is become his own, since we only endeavour to restore men to the liberty which he gave them, and which other men would have deprived them of without offending and contravening his immutable will. We are but the instruments of his mighty power, and the executors of his just vengeance. He employs Frenchmen to break the chains under the weight of which people of both hemispheres groan. It is thro' them he is to remove the obstacles which separate nations, and to unite mankind into a race of brothers. Such is the glory he prepares for them, and we will partake of it, my friends, as forming a part of that united race, if we are fortunate enough in succeeding in what remains for us to do, to exterminate the impure remnant of a proscribed nation, [the English.] But let us never forget that, for our success
we are wholly indebted to God, and let us not have the unbecoming pride to arrogate the glory of it to ourselves exclusively. Let religion be our guide! It will be the best compass we can have, to prevent us from losing our way in the remainder of our voyage. Let us then address our fervent prayers to the Supreme Being and with one voice, let us all say to him: O-Lord, give us sufficient strength, courage and facility to drive away our enemies. The enemies of the French Republic. Suffer not thy work to be destroyed. Please, O my God, that our hearts be attached and devoted only to thee, and to the public welfare. O Lord, who art infinitely amiable, and who lovest us infinitely, suffer not that we should live in ignorance and slavery. Grant us thy divine assistance, that we may march against our enemies in an erect posture to drive them from the French territory. Grant that we may be obedient and strongly united, and we will conquer them, and they shall never again appear upon the territory of the French Republic. Amen."
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 2 columns: ARRIVED, DEPARTED. Lists ship names and destinations/origins like Brig Florida, Porto Rico, Welcome Return, Savannah, Sloop Maria, Charleston, Ship Amsterdam Packet, Glasgow, Sloop Delight, Antigua.
By this day's Mail.
NORWICK, June 15.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTS.
We hear from Brooklyn, that on Wednesday the 31st of May last, as Capt. Ala Pike, of that town, was assisting a young man, who took care of a favourite Stud, by holding the mare by the bridle, received a kick upon the lower part of his abdomen, which put a period to his life in about 25 hours.—Capt. Pike was a worthy man and a useful Citizen, and died universally lamented.
The following week on Thursday, as Doctor Joseph Baker of the same Town, with a young twin son of about ten months old, in his arms, was crossing a bridge, his horse trod upon a broken plank, which giving away he frightened his horse that he flung the Doctor on the bridge, with the child under him, which bruised and fractured his head in such a manner, that it expired in about one hour, without the least apparent distress.
"Fond man the trifle of a day, Enjoys the morning light; Nor knows the momentary play, Must end before 'tis night."
Miss Vanice's Benefit.
LAILSON'S CIRCUS,
South Fifth Street, This Evening June 20th.
MISS VANICE presents her most humble thanks to a generous public, for the indulgence with which her endeavours to please them have been received; her greatest satisfaction is the hope of still pleasing them by doing every thing in her power to merit that patronage with which she has been honored.
This evening's amusement which is for her benefit, will present her with an opportunity of proving her gratitude, by performing a great number of new and very difficult exercises, in which neither pains nor care shall be neglected.
Convinced of the generosity of the public, and their will to encourage the art of equestrian (yet in its birth) she has no doubt of a Good House, and with this hope she promises to perform the following exercises.
She will leap over several bars in a single tour round the Circus. A feat never attempted by any person of her sex. She will perform a number of different and difficult exercises standing on a horse, in particular in the character of Fame. She will perform the astonishing feat (for a female) of the Horns with a vivace which will astonish the beholder, the horse being in full gallop.
The Four Travelling Brothers;
A Co vie Scene on horseback, in one act. Rognoller, Mr. McDonald Courte Mesure, Langley Sans Couture, Herman Cassago, Nicholas Driver, Webster Director, Lailson
(For the first time) the leap through the Hoghead: by a horse and his rider—a feat never executed in America. The hoghead is six feet deep the bottom of which is made of paper, through which the horse will leap—this astonishing horse has been raised by Mr. Lailson in Philadelphia. Mr. Langley will perform on a single horse; he will dance on a fiddle, and leap over several bars, and a table, in a single tour round the Circus. After which he will give the Death of Bucephalus. Mr. Lailson, after a number of curious exercises will perform that of the three hoops (which has never been executed but by himself, and of which he is the inventor) that of the Hat and the Giove, and the astonishing leap of the Ribbon. The evening's entertainment to conclude with a new Pantomime called
Harlequin Journeyman Dentist.
The Doors will be opened at six o'clock, and the performances begin precisely at half past seven, at the general expense. N. B. No person can be admitted in the centre of the Circus, which is exclusively appropriated to the Equestrian Exercises.
Bush Hill.
June 20th, 1797.
TO-MORROW EVENING, WEDNESDAY, June 21st.
Wednesday, 21st, and Friday, 23d. N. B. They are also requested to take notice that the Tavern and Gardens will be publicly open for general admission on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Sundays admittance, one quarter of a dollar, which entitles the person to its value in wine, liquors or refreshments.
Dinner drest'd for parties at a day's notice
50c
WHEREAS my wife, MARY SMITH, has
absconded from my bed and board without any just cause, this to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. JOHN SMITH. June 20. 3t

Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg and Sunbury STAGES.
THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but not as M. Slough insinuates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a record of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justified in attaching himself to any other portion in the prosecution of the stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippensburg, or any other place.
Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the art effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Witmer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert.
The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who will patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Wedd's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established.
For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Monday.
WILLIAM GEER. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferris, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday: performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia.
A Cow Stolen FROM the owner at the corner of Ninth and Arch Streets. She is a deep red brindle with some white, about ten years old and very gentle. The person who seizes her had best turn her out, as if legal evidence can be obtained, he may expect a rigorous prosecution. TWO DOLLARS reward will be given to any person who will deliver the Cow, or give such evidence against the person keeping her, that he may be convicted of the fact. Apply at No. 218, Arch Street. June 9. taw3w
NOTICE. THE subscriber having sent by the ship Nancy, Capt. Perry, the following certificates of the United States Bank Stock, to wit: No. 26,025, to 26,014, inclusive, for three shares each—and the said vessel having been captured on her intended voyage to England, which will most probably occasion the loss of the said certificates, gives this public notice. That he shall apply at the proper offices for a renewal of them, and that means have been taken to prevent any improper transfer. Henry Philips, No. 112, South Front-Street. June 1. 3aw5w
For Sale That well known place, called VANBRIGET'S FERRY. ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice house. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. 3aw5f.
Musical Instrument Manufactory No. 167, Arch-Street. HARPER, harpsichord, grand, portable grand, side-board, pier table and square piano forte maker from London, returns thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hopes that by his assiduity and attention to every branch of his business, to merit a continuance of their favors. Piano fortes made on the newest and most approved plans, with pedals, patent, swell, and French harp stop, which he flattens himself will be found on trial by unprejudiced judges, to be equal if not superior to any imported, and twenty per cent cheaper. Any instrument purchased of him, if not approved of in twelve months, he will exchange.
N. B. All kinds of Musical instruments made, tuned, and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange. May 20. u2am.
This Day is Published By Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers. Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot-pressed. By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, LL. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an interior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. February 6. mwf
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II. For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house, 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 7 do. 5,000 each, are 35,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 40 do. 500 20,000 100 do. 100 10,000 300 do. 50 15,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,461 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the last drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when completed, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. $1. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
STICKNEY'S PATENT ARCH-BRIDGE. ANY person desirous of information respecting this new construction, may obtain it without delay by application to Mr. Stickney, or otherwise, to John Stickney, merchant of Worcester, (Massachusetts) who will make known the many advantages arising from this manner of building, and upon application he will either vend a patent right, or attend personally to superintend the building of any bridge required. June 10, 1797. *co2w.
Now Landing, At Pratt's wharf, FROM on board the ship Thomas Chalkey, Capt. Raper, from Bourdeaux, CLARET in casks Ditto in cases White Wine Vinegar Red Skins in boxes For Sale by Rundle & Leech. May 15. $
For Sale, AN ELEGANT AND VERY COMMODIOUS Three story brick House, And Lot of Ground thereunto belonging, IN Arch, above Seventh-street, being a high, pleasant situation and good neighbourhood. The said house is twenty-six feet in front by 48 feet in depth and a piazza twenty feet in depth, and a story kitchen without piazza 31 feet in depth, in the piazza there is a commodious stair case with mahogany railing, and there is also a back stair case; said house is finished in a complete and modern style, with marble chimney pieces, sluice cornices, mahogany doors, &c. The said lot is 38 1-2 feet in breadth, about 300 feet in depth, and has two fronts; on said lot is a large brick coach house and stable, well finished, and plastered, a pump of good water in the yard, and about the premises there are many conveniencies too tedious to enumerate. The above property will be sold clear of all incumbrances, and the terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. For further information apply to JOHN ELLIOTT CRESSON, No. 144, South Second-street. June 9. jmw2w
Venereal Complaints, PUNCTUALLY attended to in every stage of that disease, without the use of mercury or restraint of diet, in any case recent and simple, on application at No. 113, Chestnut-street, opposite the United States Bank, or at No. 170, South Water-street, between Spruce and Pine-streets, where he has opened an office for the better accommodation of his patients. But in Lues Venerea confirmed, Doctor Morgan pledges himself, that no system of cure (however specious) can be effectual without mercury, and that all the known rules of practice for these two centuries past, and united experience affirms, that any substitute for it is but nugatory, and any mode of practice to the contrary must be futile and deceptions. Nevertheless, he undertakes, however complicated the case, to effect a cure without inconvenience or injury to the patient's constitution, and in time not generally experienced or expected. N. B. Regular attendance at the office in Water-street from the hour of nine o'clock in the morning until one, and from three o'clock in the evening, until seven; but any other time at his dwelling house, in Chestnut-street. June 19. df
TO BE SOLD, A valuable three story Brick House; SITUATE in Lodge alley, next to the bank of Pennsylvania, the lot on which it stands, together with the vacant lot adjoining, which extends to Goshforth-street. The house is about 30 feet in front on Lodge alley, and about 42 feet in depth, the adjoining lot is about 96 feet front on Lodge alley, and 42 feet on Goshforth-street, being a street which leads from Chestnut-street and Carter's alley into Dock-street at the horse market. The house consists of ten lodging rooms, with six fire places, two dining rooms, one of them forty feet in length, the other about thirty-four feet, each containing two fire places, two parlours and a large kitchen, with extensive cellars under, and garrets over the whole, a privilege of a vacant lot of ground to the eastward between this house and the bank, a pump of excellent water in the yard, a handsome piazza fronting the vacant lot, and a frame stable and dwelling house on Goshforth-street. The premises now rent for £318 per annum. To be sold clear of all incumbrances. For terms apply to John Clement Stocker. April 20. 3awf
For Sale, On board the ship Molly, John Brock, master from Liverpool, laying at Walnut-street wharf 6000 bushels of fine stowed Salt, And QUEEN'S WARE, well assorted. By PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. WHO HAVE IN STORE, ALSO FOR SALE, 100 Boxes White Havana Sugars Imperial and ? TEAS 17 tubs Quick-silver 2 chests Bandanna Handkerchiefs A few chests Manchester Goods well assorted in corduroys, thicksets, ginghams, nullussets, dimities, &c. 2 Trunks black & fewing silk, 180 Crates queens ware, well assorted, 10 Tons sheet lead, Nails assorted, flat and sharp points, London particular and ? Madeira Wine in India market 3 pipes and hds. 30 pipes, 10 hds. Tenerife Wine, 30 pipes choice Port ditto, 33 cases yellow paint, 7 boxes 12 bundles writing flares, 1 box ink-stands & note pencils, Sail canvas assorted No. 1 & 8. May 4. df
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) 170 Sacks of Java Coffee of first quality 200 half sacks do. do. A few Boxes of Spices, consisting of Nutmegs, Cloves and mace For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penns-Street. May 30. df
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that a further assessment of fifteen dollars is levied on each share, payable in the following instalments—viz. One quarter immediately. One quarter on the 1st of June. One quarter on the 1st of September. One quarter on the 1st Dec. next. Which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth-street, agreeably to the times above mentioned; and they are further informed that on their neglecting to pay the same as above directed, the several forfeitures directed by the Constitution, will be exacted. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Treasurer. May 15. $1m
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that a further assessment of nine dollars is levied on each share, payable as follows, viz. Six Dollars immediately, and Three Dollars on the 1st of July next. Which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office, No. 53, North Fourth-street, agreeably to the times above mentioned; and they are further informed, that on their neglecting to pay the same as above directed, the several forfeitures will be exacted. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Treasurer. May 27. d3ot
JOHN CRAIG HAS just imported from Rotterdam, via St. Thomas, and for sale on reasonable terms by the package Platillas Royal Haerlem and German linens Rouens Post and Pro Patria Paper Wafer Quills Ozers for Hoops, in Bundles Coffee Bags He has also for Sale, Best Red Clover Seed Old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use Teneriffe Wine of first and second Quality Coffee in Bags and Hogsheads Jamaica Spirits Connecticut Turpentine Soap Window Glass Two Trunks of best Patent, Silk and Cotton Hosiery April 18. 4aw
Millinery Room, No. 136 Market-street. MISS CHRISTAL TAKES an early opportunity of acquainting her Friends that she has received by the WILLIAM PENN, a variety of NEW MILLINERY, &c. which she hopes to be able to show them in a few days. May 18. $3ot
A FEW BOXES OF Bologna Sausages, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY. To be sold at No. 199 South Front-Street. April 20. cof
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of SARAH MARSHALL, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands against said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested for settlement, to either of the subscribers. CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL, Jr. CASPAR W. HAINES, ABRAHAM M. GARRIGUES, Administrators to the Estate of Sarah Marshall, deceased. June 3. 2aw3w
JAMES DAVENPORT Respectfully informs the Citizens of the United States that he will make Machines for Spinning Hemp, Flax, Tow, Cotton, Wool, manufacturing Twines, and weaving, by water, on the most reasonable Terms. A Manufactory on this principle, he flatters himself will meet with very general patronage, as the Machines will be made and delivered, completely furnished, per Spindle or Piece; nor will any charge be made for his Patent Rights, but Liberty will be given to the Purchaser to use them; the great inconvenience of employing Workmen in the reaction of them will be avoided, and the person wishing to extend them will be able exactly to calculate the expense. He engages to set them to work, and also instruct or cause to be instructed, any person or persons, in any part of the Union, who may purchase these Machines, in their principles and method of erection, such purchasers paying traveling expenses. For terms, application may be made at No. 74, Market Street, Philadelphia. * It is requested that all letters may be postpaid. June 10. 2ot
St. Ubes Salt. 3000 bushels St. Ubes SALT, for sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. June 12. 2t
The Commissioners FOR carrying into effect the TWENTY-FIRST Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation, between His Catholic Majesty and the United States of America, hereby give information to all Persons therein concerned—That, in order to terminate all differences, on account of the losses sustained by the Citizens of the United States, in consequence of their Vessels and Cargoes having been taken by the Subjects of His Catholic Majesty, during the late War between Spain and France, that they are ready to receive (at their Office, between the hours of ten and one o'clock, daily) all complaints and applications, authorized by the said Article, during EIGHTEEN MONTHS from the day of the date hereof, and that they have power to examine all such persons as some before them, in so far as affirmation, touching the complaints in question, and also to receive in evidence, all written testimony, authenticated in such manner as they shall think proper to require or admit. By Order of the Commissioners, PETER LOHRA, Secretary. Commissioners Office, No. 109, Mulberry-street, Philadelphia, May 17th, 1797. 20-64w
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, (Neatly bound and lettered, price 2 dols. 25 cts.) By G. DECOMBAZ, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, No. 48, North Third Street, The Adventures of Telemachus. French and English, 2 vols. 12mo. AMONG the books which daily fall into the hands of the youth of both sexes, none have a higher claim to their attention than Telemachus. The most interesting lessons are here conveyed in the vehicle of an interesting Poem, replete with the finest touches of the true pathetic, and embellished with all the graces of a beautiful style. The fatal effects of indulging the passions are exemplified in the most striking manner; and the happiness attending innocence and virtue painted in the liveliest colours. Whatever can incite to virtue or deter from vice; whatever can enlighten the understanding, charm the imagination, and improve the heart, is to be found in this interesting work.
THE NAVAL GAZETTEER; Being a complete Geographical Dictionary, containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of all the countries and islands in the known world; showing their latitude, soundings, and stations for anchorage; with a particular description of the several Bays, Capes, Channels, Coves, Creeks, Currents, Gulfs, Harbours, Havens, Lakes, Oceans, Races, Rivers, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Shoals, Sounds, Straits, Tides, Variation of the Compass &c. Together with a particular relation of the shape and appearance at sea, of the several Headlands, Hitherto, 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 watery element. Also Comprehending Ample Directions for sailing into or out of the different Ports, Straits, and Harbours of the four quarters of the world; and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coasts; in which more than twelve hundred distinct names of places, are treated of and explained. With a correct set of Charts, 2 vols. 8vo. price 6 dols. By the Rev. JOHN MALHAM, * This has been pronounced the most useful and the cheapest book published in America, June 9. df.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgment for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. $msf The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house.
Household Furniture. NOW selling by private sale, No. 17 Dock-street—consisting of chairs, tables, looking-glasses, bureaus, hand and fire irons, bedsteads, feather-beds, carpets, bedding, window curtains, bed and table linen, kitchen furniture, &c. The whole in good order, and has only been a few months in use. The sale to continue daily 'till the whole is sold. June 2. $
To Let, THE BUILDING now occupied by the BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. For terms enquire of Edward Garrigues, No. 39, Cherry-street. N. B. Also a large, convenient Cellar in a good situation: Apply as above. June 15. cof
New Hat and Hosiery Store. Just Imported, In the ships William and Star, from London, and now opening by WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, AT his new Hat and Hosiery Store, No. 134, Market-street— An elegant assortment of silk, cotton and thread Stockings Silks, cotton and thread Gloves Pantaloons, &c. &c. Likewise, a handsome assortment of men's, women's, and children's fashionable Hats, suitable for the Season. A considerable quantity of low and middle priced Hats assorted in cases, intended for country stores. May 23. taw
The Subscriber, Determined to retire from business, invites all who have any note, bill, bond or acceptance of his, now due, to call for payment; and those who wish to anticipate may receive the money at a reasonable discount. JAMES SWAN. May 22. 42w. Dercheffer, near Boston, 16th May 1797.
An elegant House in Arch-street. TO be let and entered on immediately, a large and elegant House at the corner of Arch and Ninth-street. There are two drawing rooms and one dining room—the largest is 31 feet by 26—and two are so connected by folding doors as to make but one. Also, five bed rooms, beside five in the garret, well finished for servants. There are tables and a good house, with every convenience for a family. Enquire at No. 29, in North Sixth-street, or at No. 218, Arch-street. Also to be rented for the summer season, a small neat house and garden about 3 1-2 miles from the city, with stable and coach house. Enquire as above. June 6. saw3w
The Commissioners FOR carrying into effect the sixth article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, concluded between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, on the 19th day of November, 1794, having this day constituted their Board, pursuant to the provisions of the said treaty, do hereby give notice, that they are ready to proceed to business according to the said article, and that all claims under the said article (which so far as the same describes the cases therein provided for, is hereunto annexed) may be lodged with their Secretary without delay. They further desire that all such claims may not only state in what manner the several cases come within the description of the said article, but also specify the amount of the damages sustained by which the claimants respectively undertake to substantiate the same. Extract from the said article. "Whereas it is alleged by divers British merchants, and others his majesty's subjects, that debts to a considerable amount, which were bona fide contracted, before the peace, still remain owing to them by citizens or inhabitants of the United States; and that by the operation of various lawful impediments, since the peace, not only the full recovery of the said debts has been delayed, but also the value and security thereof have been in several instances impaired and lessened, so that by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, the British creditors cannot now obtain and actually have received full and adequate compensation for the losses and damages which they have thereby sustained: It is agreed that in all such cases where full compensation for such losses and damages cannot for whatever reason be actually obtained, had and received by the said creditors in the ordinary course of justice, the United States will make full and complete compensation for the same to the said creditors; that it is distinctly understood, that this provision is to extend to such losses only as have been occasioned by the lawful impediments aforesaid, and is not to extend to losses occasioned by such insolvency of the debtors or other causes, as would equally have operated to produce such loss, if the said impediments had not existed; nor to such losses as have been occasioned by the manifest delay, negligence, or wilful omission of the claimant." By order of the Board, GRIFITH EVANS, Secretary. Philadelphia, Commissioners' Office, No. 3 South Sixth-street, May 29, 1797. 36-64m
THE SUBSCRIBER having been appointed by the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of His Britannic Majesty, General Agent for assisting British creditors, and such particular agents as they may specially authorize, in prosecuting their claims before the commissioners for carrying into effect the sixth article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, hereby gives notice that he has opened his office at his house the fourth east corner of Chestnut and fifth streets, Philadelphia, where he is ready to receive all claims or instructions for claims with the vouchers and documents thereof, for the purpose of bringing forward the same agreeably to the rules and orders which the board may think proper to prescribe. And as it will be for the interest of all concerned, that the several claims be so stated, and supported, as to prevent the delay which would arise from the necessity of obtaining further information, or additional materials, from persons residing at a distance, the general agent thinks it his duty to add, (for the direction chiefly of those, who, not having employed particular agents, may leave the prosecution of their claims to his charge and management) that all such claims ought to be particular to the following: 1st. The proper description and situation of the creditor or claimant, and original debtor, respectively. 2d. The date or nature of the original contract or debt. 3d. When, in what manner, and to what extent, the creditor or claimant was prevented or impeded, by the provision, operation or defect of law, the decisions and practice of courts, or restraint of execution, from recovering payment of the debt in question. 4th. The loss and damage incurred or sustained, in consequence of such impediments, whether the same may have arisen from the insolvency, change of situation, or death of the debtor, the loss of legal remedy from lapse of time, or other causes impairing the value and security of the debt, which would not have been operated if such impediments had not existed. And 5th. The particular grounds and reasons on which the claimant maintains, in the terms of the treaty, that "by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, the creditor cannot now obtain and actually have received full and adequate compensation" for the losses and damages sustained. The general agent thinks it his duty further to suggest that the several claims ought to be accompanied and supported by the affidavits of the claimants duly sworn and regularly attested, both as to the existence of the debts claimed, and such other circumstances as may be within their own knowledge respectively, and wherever the claimants in stating the nature of their evidence (which must in every instance be the best of which the case is capable) have occasion to refer to the testimony of witnesses, it will be proper to apprise the general agent of the names and places of residence of such witnesses, and the facts to be established by their testimony. Wm. Moore Smith. Philadelphia, June 8th, 1797. d1m
Nathaniel Lewis & Son, Have for sale at their store, No. 70, adjoining George Latimer & Sons, Pine-street Wharf, A Quantity of Madeira Wines In pipe and half pipes Madeira Walnut and Cirron, lately imported in the Schooner Sincerity, Capt. Copia. Also, 25 Puncheons, second and third proof, Well-India Rum, and a few Pipes of Brandy. They have constantly on hand and for sale, French Burr and Country Mill Stones of various sizes, and a general assortment of Baking Cloths of the best quality, both American and foreign manufacture. The former having proved, from several years experience of a number of millers in different parts of the United States at least equal, and in many instances superior to the European Cloths, we hope the manufacturer, Robert Deyon, will meet with liberal encouragement in this important and useful undertaking. He has obtained a patent and exclusive right of making and vending Baking Cloths on his improved plan for a number of years, and they are sold only by himself in Lancaster, state of Pennsylvania, and by the subscribers in Philadelphia. June 14. d.
COTTON. A few bales just arrived, for sale by JOHN CLARK, No. 55 North Water Street. June 10. cof.
Received by the Indostan, From Madras, A SMALL invoice consisting of the following Coal Goods, viz. Blue Cloths Long Cloths, 14 piumums do. do. frie Madras Handkerchiefs, and Book Muffs WILLING & FRANCIS. March 27. 3aw