Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-09-20 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1258.]
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The Ship General Washington, Now discharging her cargo from Liverpool at Rose's Wharf...
For Charter, The Danish Barque BENEVENTURA, Samuel Stub, master, A good vessel, of about two hundred tons burthen.
For Boston, The Schooner Olive, Perez Drinkwater, master, will positively sail on Tuesday the 20th inst...
FOR LONDON, The capital ship CERES, To sail soon:—For freight or passage apply to DAVY, ROBERTS & Co. or John Vaughan...
FOR SALE, The Schooner LARK, One Hundred and twenty tons burthen. A new vessel well found, well built, & fails extremely fast.
FOR SALE, The ship STAR, JOHN VANNE MAN, Master, LYING at Walnut-street wharf, Philadelphia built, of live oak and cedar...
At South-street wharf, WILL BE LANDED, Friday, 19th inst. August, by sloop Hope, from Jamaica, and sloop Sally, from Port-au-Prince...
For Charter, The fast brig GUSTAF ADOLPHE, A Sweden, with a Mediterranean pass, a very fine vessel, about 200 tons burthen.
For Sale or Charter, THE FAST-SAILING SHIP LIGHT-HORSE, LYING at Messrs. J. & R. Waln's wharf, two hundred and seventy tons burthen...
NANKEENS, Of the first quality, FOR SALE BY, RD. and JAS. POTTER. For any quantity above Five Thousand Pieces, a liberal credit will be given.
INDIA SALES. ON Thursday the 22d inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. will be sold at the stores of Willings and Francis, a large quantity of INDIA GOODS, imported in the Ganges, from Bengal...
To be disposed of, THE time of a healthy NEGRO WOMAN, who has between four and five years to serve: She can be recommended for her sobriety and honesty.
French Goods. Received by the Sally, Mitchell, from Havre-de-Grace, 20 Trunks Ladies' SHOES of all colors...
Wm. HOLDERNESSE, No. 76 High Street, HAS received, by the latest arrivals from Europe and the East Indies, a well selected assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery and Haberdashery Goods...
70,000 Pieces Nankeens, Of the best quality, and on reasonable terms, FOR SALE BY Philip Nicklin & Co.
The Cargo of the Polacre Independent, CAPTAIN CATHCART, from Alicante and Lisbon, landing at the subscribers wharf—28 Pipes of Brandy...
C A B L E S, From 16 to 9 1/2 inches, for sale by Jeremiah Warder, No 12 north Third-street.
Washington Lottery. THE Twentieth and Twenty-first Days' Drawing of the Washington Lottery, No. 2, are received at the office No. 234, Market-street...
FOR SALE, WINE, London particular Madeira, 4 years old, in pipes and hogsheads, Claret, genuine old, in cases...
THE PUBLIC IS hereby cautioned not to trust any person or persons on my account, under any pretext whatever...
INFORMATION IS given daily of the drawing of the WASHINGTON LOTTERY, at the Office No. 147 Chestnut Street...
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South SECOND STREET. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late Lottery.
FOR SALE, A Complete Font of Brevier, Entirely new, and yet unused. The weight of this font is about 312 lb. It is from the Foundery of Wilson & Sons, Glasgow...
Disolution of Partnership. THE Partnership between ROBERT ANDREWS and DAVID MEREDITH, under the firm of ANDREWS and MEREDITH, being dissolved.
WANTED, A Middle-Aged WOMAN, who can be well recommended, to take charge of the entire management of children...
For Sale, (In an excellent situation for business,) A three-story brick House and Lot of Ground, Eighteen feet front and twenty-five feet in depth...
For Sale, A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut Street, between Front and Second streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business.
A Book-Keeper, OR Clerk's place is wanted by a person properly qualified, and whose character will be found unexceptionable.
Dutch Goods, Received by the Pennsylvania, from Amsterdam, GIN, in pipes, Morlaix, Ticklenburgs, Osnaburgs...
Sales of India Goods. The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, CONSISTING OF Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS.
JUST ARRIVED, from Lisbon, And for Sale by the Subscribers, Lisbon Wine, In pipes and quarter-casks; 5000 Bushels Lisbon Salt.
At a special meeting of the Board of Directors for establishing useful Manufactures, held at Paterson, July 8, 1796.
RESOLVED, That a special meeting of the Stockholders of the Society be called on the first Monday, being the third day of October next...
DUTY ON CARRIAGES. THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796...
Notice is hereby Given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796...
Notice is also given, TO all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licences will be granted to them...
WANTED, An APPRENTICE to the Printing Business. Enquire at this Office.
The Merchants and Traders OF this City, who have claims upon the French Republic, either in the West-Indies or Europe, are requested to meet at the Coffee-House, on Tuesday the 20th inst. at 12 o'clock.
FOR SALE, PORT WINE, and HOLLAND GIN, of the first qualities in Pipes, FRAUNOES and VAN REED, Brokers and Commission Merchants, No. 63, So. 3d St.
Ross and Simson Have for Sale, A few casks Bees-Wax, Of an excellent quality, And a parcel of Lampblack.
Great is TRUTH and mult prevail. JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at No. 41 Chestnut-street by J. ORMROD, An Apology for the Bible, By R. WATSON, D. D. F. R. S.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, By W. YOUNG, MILLS and Son, [Price 50 cts. in boards, 62 1/2 neatly bound] An Apology for the Bible, In a series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine...
For sale by the subscribers, IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Casks fresh Hylton Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 43 pieces...
One Hundred Dollars Reward. SOME villainous person or persons having, in the night of the 7th inst. broken and much injured the Marble Steps at Mr. PIERCE BUTLER's door in High-street, No. 315...
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber intends to make application for a renewal of the following certificate, supposed to be lost on the passage to England in April 1794: Certificate No. 10335, dated 15th November, 1793...
India Tamboured Muslins. A small, handsome assortment of Muslins, viz. Fine tamboured Malda and Santapore Muslins, various patterns and prices.
TO BE SOLD, That Neat and Convenient House, WHEREIN the subscriber now lives. There are four rooms on a floor: the house is two stories high with a good garret above...
Plans of the city of Philadelphia, Including the NORTHERN LIBERTIES and district of SOUTHWARK, Published, and sold by BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68, High Street.
FOR SALE, By N. and J. FRAZIER, No. 95, S. Front-street, Prime Boston Beef, in barrels; Georgia Cotton; Carolina Rice and Indigo...

List of Prizes and Blanks in the Washington Lottery No. 2.
20th Day's Drawing, Sept. 10.
   No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.    78 13654 33940 35981  82 668 25114 37190  308 808 127 320  346 950 164 38118  390 44188 164 568  420 15599 26011 980  473 10116 665 39193  552 427 265 700  626 456 345 816  638 935 504 40719  646 17197 852 859  721 412 27845 41798  741 604 28026 42503  876 617 158 906  900 688 821 43379  981 18166 971 44990  971 181 29143 389  6002 364 293 1694  336 655 342 369  614 852 834 45307  858 19808 30266 339  728 814 346 338  498 946 761 533  8154 10017 826 564  224 220 31517 506  797 797 676 46040  906 904 967 140  3263 21356 32015 570  315 524 522 47466  669 572 674 682  1033 755 23318 48153  778 976 285 597  823 22157 34001 872  329 431 601 828  1323 644 35422 978  916 921 623 49385  974 833 36210 756  3328 23202 756  
21st Day's Drawing—Monday, Sept. 18.
   No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.    366 12834 22862 32699  493 13027 25022 813  581 937 26053 33377  942 221 396 695  1288 14060 527 34331  959 441 818 687  2002 552 27646 35308  723 969 28274 466  865 15143 316 35123  983 10421 509 37591  3840 532 559 39274  914 606 52288 40435  3023 983 741 651  548 17011 743 696  349 383 975 87  638 913 30066 42547  803 923 336 930  7684 18350 629 43950  8859 427 605 44117  5977 921 959 480  10264 19794 31519 872  11003 20231 650 45395  316 21299 720 47002  591 22527 753 48121  22791 24788 848 49891  
Error, in the list published of the 14th Days Drawing, instead of 4888 should be 4838 blank. Should be added to the same list 36005 blank, and 36088 blank. To the list of the 13th Days Drawing there should be added 5453 blank. In the list of the 19th Day, instead of 34548 it should be 35548 10 dollars.
JUST PUBLISHED,
From the Press of MOREAU DE ST. MERY, And to be had at the principal Booksellers in the city, (Price five five-penny bits) A Humorous Pamphlet, entitled  The Political Mafiacre;  Or, Unexpected Observations on the Writings of our present Scribblers. By JAMES QUICKSILVER, Author of the Blue Shop . Embellished with a curious Caricature. Sept. 19. dit
LANDING,
From on board the Brig REBECCA, Dominic Davine, Master, at Philip Care's Wharf, and for Sale by the Subscriber, London Particular Madeira WINE, In Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. There are in the above parcel 10 Hhds. of CHOICE OLD WINE, fit for immediate use. Robert Andrews, Sept. 6. mw&f No. 86, So. Wharves.
Lottery
FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize. viz   1 Prize of 5000 dollars is 5000 dollars  1 1000 1000  2 500 500  5 200 200  20 700 2000  99 50 4950  300 25 5000  2000 10 20,000   5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000 2332 Prizes. 444450 4018 Blanks. 6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450
By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the superintendents of the Paterson Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery.
The Lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tickets may be procured.
Dated this 17th day of June, 1796.
J. N. CUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, JONATHAN RHEA, Managers. dit
TO BE SOLD,
At No. 128, North Second-Street, and by several of the Apothecaries in this City. TRANSFERS of the of the right to remove pains and inflammations from the human body, as secured to Dr. ELISHA PERKINS, by patent, with instruments and directions necessary for the practice. This mode of treatment is particularly useful in relieving pains in the head, face, teeth, break, side, stomach, back, rheumatism, recent gout, &c. &c. Notwithstanding the utility of this practice, it is not presumed but there are cases in which this and every other remedy may sometimes fail. June 1. law
CONTINUATION OF FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, BY LATE ARRIVALS.
SCHAFFHAUSEN (Switz.) July 9. In consequence of the successes of the French, and their promptitude in following up their advantages over the allies, Condé's army was cut off from the Imperial army, and hid themselves in the Black Forest near Sulz. Determined, however, to come out, their retreat was marked with every kind of excess that could be perpetrated by licentious soldiery; they pillaged houses, and fired villages, and violated the chastity of wives and daughters. Several troops of the Empire, and a party of the Suabian militia, roused with indignation on hearing of these excesses, engaged the emigrant army, and routed them. A vast number remained dead on the field of battle, and the survivors were pursued and dispersed in the forest. The French army in Suabia amounts to 70,000 men. The battles, which take place between the Republicans and the Emigrants, are most obstinate and bloody, and for the most part terminate in the utter destruction of one or the other party.
PARIS, July 9. The Emigrants who have been obliged to quit Switzerland, are stated at 8 or 10,000. There have been no exceptions.
Moreau, General in Chief, to the Executive Directory. Head-quarters, Offenbourg, 12th Messidor, (June 29.)
"Citizen Directors," In my dispatch of yesterday I announced to you, that after the evacuations of the camp of Belfort, General Defaix proceeded rapidly with the troops destined to the attack of the camps towards Appenhyic and Rastatt, foreseeing that the reinforcements which the enemy had received from the lower Rhine, would bring on a serious engagement. General St. Suzanne, who remained at Rastatt to keep them in check, was already engaged with the enemy when their troops under Defaix arrived there. The enemy occupied the excellent position in front of the village of Renchen and of the river of that name, rendered famous by Marshal Turenne's passage of it. The battle began with the utmost obstinacy; the cannonade was terrible; the enemy protected by a wood on their rear, manoeuvred with rapidity in order to surprise one of our flanks; but the reserve, directed in a proper manner, rendered their attempts useless, and drove them back every time with loss. The cuirassiers of Kawanack at length attempted to turn our right and charged with vigor; but two battalions of the 97th demi-brigade, supported by the carabiniers and the light artillery, drove back the cuirassiers, and though surrounded on all sides they manoeuvred with sang froid, in order to direct their fire to all the points where they were menaced. The enemy left the field of battle covered with dead bodies and heres.
Without being disheartened by the check, the enemy directing a grand effort against our left, attempted to turn it, and attack it in front. At the moment in which our infantry were ready to penetrate into the wood, they attacked it with their whole cavalry with great impetuosity. This movement had been foreseen—General St. Suzanne immediately made Adjutant-General Leveque charge the cavalry in flank, at the head of the Chasseurs, and in front by the 6th dragons and 15th cavalry. Astonished at this movement, the enemy were soon put to a complete rout by the rapidity of the charge.
The infantry, cavalry, and artillery saving themselves in the greatest disorder, the 84th and 10th demi-brigades pursued them as quickly as the horse; the grenadiers of the last brigade took two pieces of cannon, and in one instant we were masters of the river and the village of Renchen.
As soon as the defiles were occupied we continued the pursuit. General St. Suzanne's Aid-de-Camp came up with them at Valenbach; in a moment they were defeated and put to the rout. The troops did not stop till night, and until loaded with horses and prisoners they could go no further. The loss of the enemy was enormous. We took 1,200 prisoners, 500 of whom are wounded, 10 pieces of cannon, and almost all the light infantry. The field of battle was covered with dead bodies.
Such complete success, Citizens Directors, renders it unnecessary to make an eulogium upon the troops; they shewed a courage and a coolness of which there are few examples.
General Defaix and St. Suzanne, and Adjutant-General Decamp and Leveque, and the Chief of Brigade, Fouconnot, manoeuvred with admirable precision and bravery. Citizens Vigneron and Young, Lieutenants in the 7th dragons, particularly distinguished themselves in the pursuit of the enemy. The former took the commander of the rear guard, whom he had wounded, and to whom he immediately administered the necessary assistance with an eagerness which he did not show for his own wounds, which he would not have dressed till after the affair.
As soon as I shall have received a report upon the other traits of bravery, I will give you an account.
Health and respect, MOREAU.
MOREAU, Commander in Chief, to the Executive Directory. Head-Quarters, Oberkirch, 5th Messidor (July 3.)
"Citizen Directors," ON the 13th (July 1) we pushed a reconnoitering party to the camp of Babrac. The enemy occupied it as well as the position of Knubis, at the back of the black mountains. All the advanced posts of the enemy were driven into the camp.
A company of grenadiers of the 100th demi-brigade, charged by 150 Emigrants, who called out to them to surrender, and cry Vive la Roi ,
and they would do them no harm, replied by a well directed fire, which killed 20 of the Emigrants; the rest fled. The grenadiers would have injured themselves by the pursuit if they had not been checked.
On the 14th (July 2) Brigadier-General La Ricke proceeded with the 21st demi-brigade of light-infantry and a detachment of the second regiment of chasseurs to Openau and Knubis. The defile of Renchen which he had to penetrate, was full of enemy's troops, and of armed peasants, whom, however, he soon dispersed. He found the enemy in great force upon the mountain of Knubis, the highest of the Black Mountains; he did not hesitate to attack them, in spite of the obstacles which the ground presented, without artillery; the roads would not permit him to have any.
After having driven them from the Mountain, where they had made the most obstinate resistance, there remained to be carried a very strong redoubt, which the enemy had built upon the summit, with a clement surrounded by a ditch. The courage and impetuosity of the French, could alone overcome such an obstacle. General Laroche was the first to jump into the ditch; and notwithstanding the terrible fire of those who defended the redoubt, and the grenades which they threw into the ditch, he scaled the walls at the head of the brave chasseurs whom he commanded.
The loss of the enemy was considerable; the field of battle was covered with dead bodies. Four hundred prisoners were taken, two pieces of cannon, and two pair of colours.
The prince of Wurtemburg, commanded in person, and, before the affair, he harangued his troops, hoping, he said, they would defend the redoubt better than they had done Kehl.
I have conferred the rank of corporals on citizens Sabaron and Dumont, who were the first to leap into the redoubt, and to take the colours.
General Laroche's conduct is above all praise. Health and respect, (Signed) MOREAU.
The Commissary of the Government with the Army of the Sambre and Meuse, to the Executive Directory.
Citizens Directors, General Jourdan did not wait, in order to return to the right bank of the Rhine, and to join Kleber, for the retreat of the army, encamped between Neuwied and Bendorf. He forced them to hasten in disorder by passing the Rhine in their fight, and in strong force. This expedition, whose boldness astonished the enemy, was attended with complete success.
While these intrepid Republicans, by the activity of their movements, and multiplied acts of the highest valor, forced the enemy's columns to precipitate flight, the bridge of Neuwied was re-established; and at the end of five hours, the division landed in the plain, formed, and pursued the Austrians. The terror which this unexpected passage occasioned was such, that one of their Generals surprised at his head-quarters at Bendorf, could only save himself by leaving his baggage, papers, &c. behind him.
It is certain, that if we could have had sufficient means of passing over the Rhine a small body of cavalry, the retreat of the enemy would have been cut off.
We have already taken two hundred prisoners, two pieces of cannon, and a great number of wagons.
Health and respect, (Signed) JOUBERT.
LONDON, June 21. Mr. Robert Smith, the banker, newly called to the Irish peerage, by the title of Earl of Carington, returns only four Members to the Parliament of Great-Britain.
Lady Susan Gordon's diamond necklace, which was danced upon at the birth-day Ball, by Lady Mary Thynne, received no material injury; but the delicate foot of Lady Mary, not being accustomed to tread upon such dangerous pebbles, was so much bruised, that she was obliged to retire in considerable anguish.
A Bath paper mentions, that the horses of the carriage of Mrs. Moon, in which was her beautiful daughter, ran away and overset the chariot at the Sign of the Sun, Miss Moon was taken out, much hurt at the Sun, from whence she was conveyed to her mother's lodgings, opposite the Seven Stars, and is now in a fair way of recovery, in consequence of the skill and attention of Surgeon Rainbow!
The lady who advertises for a Sleeping Partner in the lace business, has had no application whatever from his Serene Highness the Stadtholder.
An advertisement appeared in one of the News papers of last week, offering accommodation from the Advertiser, who resides in Westminster, to any person who wished to be "done for."
ELECTION ANECDOTES. Sir Richard Steele who represented the borough of Stockbridge in the reign of Queen Ann, carried his election against a powerful opposition by the merry expedient of sticking a large apple full of guineas, and declaring that it should be the prize of that man whose wife should first be brought to bed after that day nine months.
The non-resident freemen of Berwick upon Tweed, living in London, being put on board 2 vessels in the Thames, immediately previous to the election of 1768, in order to be conveyed to Berwick by water, Mr. Taylor, one of the candidates in opposition, covenanted with the naval commander of the election cargo for the sum of 400l. to land the freemen in Norway. This was accordingly accomplished, and Mr. Taylor and Lord Delaval took possession of their seats without any further expense.
The Burgesses of a distant corporation being convinced of the necessity of opposing an act of Parliament which put a greater power into the hands of excisemen, they wrote a very polite request to their representative, desiring him to oppose the measure with all his might; in answer to which they received the following respectful letter.
Gentlemen, I received yours; I am surprized at your info- lence, in troubling me about the excise. You know what I very well know, that I bought you; and
I know what you don't think I know, that you are selling yourselves to somebody else; and I know what you don't know, that I am buying another borough. May the curses of heaven light on you all. May your houses be as open and as common to all excise officers, as your wives and daughters were to me when I stood for your scoundrelly corporation.
July 15. The Inquisition, it is said, is to be banished from Spain. From the well known hospitality of this country it is probable, that, with other Emigrants, it may find shelter here.
In the Leyden Gazette of the 28th ult. the whole effects of the Stadholder are advertised to be sold by auction upon the 18th of July.
July 25.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, July 22. Extract of a letter from Vice Admiral Macbride, to Mr. Nepean, dated on board his Majesty's ship Ruffel, in Yarmouth Roads, July 21.
Please to inform my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty of the arrival of his Majesty's ship Glutton, after having had an action with six French frigates, a brig and cutter, off Helvoetsluys. Enclosed is a letter from Capt. Trollope, giving an account of that spirited affair. I have ordered her to the Nore to refit.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Trollope, of his Majesty's ship Glutton, to Vice Admiral Macbride, commanding his Majesty's ships and vessels in Yarmouth Roads, dated the 21st inst.
I beg leave to inform you, that in pursuance of your orders, I sailed in his Majesty's ship Glutton, on the 15th of July, from Yarmouth Roads, in order to join Capt. Savage and a squadron under his command; and on the 16th at one, P. M. we observed a squadron about four or five leagues off Helvoet. Owing to light winds and calms it was seven P. M. before we were near enough to discover the squadron to consist of six frigates, one of which, the commodore's ship, appeared to mount fifty guns; two others appeared about thirty-six guns, remarkably fine long frigates, and the other three smaller, and might mount about twenty-eight guns each. There were also a very fine brig and cutter with them. We soon suspected, from their signals, and their not answering our private signals, that they were enemies, and immediately cleared for action, and bore down to them.
From their manoeuvring it was ten at night before we got close along side the third ship in the enemy's line, which from her size, we suppose to be the commodore; when after hailing her and finding them to be a French squadron, I ordered him to strike his colours, which he returned with a broadside, and I believe was well repaid by one from the Glutton within twenty yards; after which the action became general with the enemy's squadron, the two headmost of which had tacked, and one of the largest had placed herself along side, and another on our weather bow, and the sternmost had placed themselves on our lee quarter and stern; in this manner we were engaged on both sides for a few minutes, with our yard arms nearly touching those of the enemy on each side; but I am happy to acquaint you that in less than twenty minutes the weight of our fire had beat them off on all sides; but when we attempted to follow them, we were much to our regret, found it impossible. I have no doubt, from the apparent confusion the enemy were in, we should have gained a decisive victory, but unfortunately, in attempting to wear we found every part of our running rigging totally cut to pieces, and the major part of our standing rigging: every stay, except the mizen, either cut or badly wounded, and our masts and yards considerably damaged. In this situation, although every officer and man exerted themselves to the utmost the whole night, it was seven in the morning before the ship was in tolerable order to have renewed the action. The enemy, who appeared in the morning in a close line, seemed to have suffered very little in our rigging, although I am certain they must have much damage in their hulls, at which the whole of our fire was directed. As they did not chuse to come near us again, although they must plainly have seen our disabled state, but made the best of their way for Flushing, and we followed them as close as we could till the 17th at nine A. M. when they were within three leagues of that port, with the hopes of masting with some assistance to enable me to destroy them; but it coming on to blow hard at W. in the disabled state the ship was in, we were forced to haul off the shore; but although we were not able to take any of them, I trust you will think the officers and men whom I have the honor to command in the Glutton, to whom I have reason to give every merit for their steady, gallant, and cool behaviour in the attack, having done their utmost, and also some good, in driving so very superior a force into port to refit that might have done very considerable damage to our trade had they got to sea. I cannot conclude this without recommending to your notice, in the strongest manner, lieutenant Robert Williams (2d) my first lieutenant, who gave me every assistance in his power on the upper deck: and also lieutenant Schomberg, second lieutenant, who commanded on the lower deck; and also Captain Strangeways, of the marines, who, I am very sorry to acquaint you, has received a

CAPTURE OF COLOMBO.
The following particulars are communicated by an officer of high rank in the East India Company's service, who dates his letters from Wolfendah, February 13, 1796—
"On the 7th of February, Major Petrie marched with a considerable detachment from Nigambo, and crossed a river 100 yards broad, deep, but not rapid, the whole distance making about 11 miles.
"The 8th, moved forward, and reached a deep Nullah, where had been a strong wooden bridge, which the enemy destroyed on our approach. As the Nullah was not fordable, it was necessary to repair the bridge, which detained us some hours. The Nullah was distant about four miles from our former ground, and we encamped at Passibattal on the large river Mallaw two miles farther. On the opposite banks of this river, which is 170 yards broad, the enemy were posted in considerable force, having with them six pieces of light cannon.
"About two miles farther up, and nearly the same distance towards the sea, they had established themselves in the same manner. We halted until we were joined by Colonel Stuart with the line, and to allow time to provide rafts and boats. This river is three miles from Colombo; and every appearance threatened an obstinate resistance.
"On the 10th, the enemy perceiving probably some of our parties, discharged 18 guns, but without doing us any damage.
"On the 11th, to our complete astonishment, this formidable pass was discovered to be abandoned, and with the utmost expedition we crossed almost all the army in the course of the same day.
"On the 12th, the flank companies were attacked by 200 Europeans and 600 Malays. The line was ordered to advance for their support; but before any of the corps could render any effectual aid, they had charged and totally defeated the enemy. This happened almost under the walls of Colombo.
"In this gallant and decisive affair, our loss was two European grenadiers killed, and nine wounded. Volunteer Grant was severely wounded, and Captain French slightly. The enemy lost about 170 killed and wounded, chiefly Malays. Some officers of rank fell, and Lieutenant-Colonel Raymond is dead of his wounds.
"In the beginning of the action, the Malays displayed their usual treachery, and appeared before our posts making signs of submission, laying their dress, &c. on the ground: a Dutch officer disgraced himself by a similar conduct.
"We have now taken up our final position about 300 yards from the fort, in the skirts of the Pettah, and all our exertions are now to land our artillery and stores. This business will soon be decided: they have given us no disturbance since the action, and all our accounts agree in their disunion and despondency."
"Colombo, Feb. 16, 1796.
"I have unfeigned pleasure in giving you the earliest intimation of our success.—Colombo this day capitulated to Colonel Stuart.
"The disunion and want of exertion amongst the enemy, suggested the propriety of summoning the fort; and Major Agnew, the Adjutant-General, was accordingly despatched with a flag of truce.—This happened on the 14th, and towards evening a cessation of hostilities was proclaimed for 24 hours, when it was understood that articles of capitulation were agreed to.
"The 15th was employed in finally adjusting the terms of the surrender; and this morning, at ten o'clock, the flank corps of the three regiments, two companies of artillery, the 52 regiment and grenadier battalion, took possession of this important conquest.
"Since the affair of the 12th not one shot had been exchanged, and every step of the enemy had exhibited the most apparent marks of imbecility and indecision.
"I am not informed of the particular articles of capitulation; but learn, that in general they are becoming the British character—highly favorable to the besieged, without doing any injustice to the interests of our honorable employers; and that about £. 60,000 of paper currency is to bear an interest of 3 per cent. for which our government is to become security.
"The public property of Colombo is immense, without noticing the great quantity of riches at P. de Galle, included in the capitulation, as well as every other post remaining with the Dutch: four companies of Madras Sepoys failed last night, to take possession of P. de Galle, which finishes the complete reduction of the Island of Ceylon.
"The capture of Colombo may, without any hazard of contradiction, be deemed one of the most valuable that has ever fallen to our arms: the article of cinnamon alone is valued at a sum of no less magnitude than 26 lacks of pagodas.
"The garrison consisted of 800 soldiers, 500 sailors, 1,100 Malays, 300 Sepoys, and 700 Cingalese, besides burghers."
Philip Nicklin & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
Souchong, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, Hyson and Imperial, Yellow Nankeens, China Ware, assorted in Boxes and Chests, Quickilver, Bandanno Handkerchiefs of excellent quality in chests, London Market, London particular, New-York Market, Teneriffe Wine in pipes and hogheads, Sugar Candy by the Box, Sail Canvas No. 1 & 2, Lead in sheets, 3 Casks of Cutlery assorted, A few chests of Manchester Goods, assorted thick-cords, striped Nankeens, &c., 3 Small packages of black sewing-filks, 3 Tierces Virginia Snake-root, Nails assorted in casks
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1796.
MARRIED, by the Rev. William Marshall, ROBERT REED, of this city, to Miss CATHERINE CONNOR, of Baltimore.
Yesterday morning the President of the United States left this city for Mount-Vernon.
A correspondent has furnished us with the following copy of a decree of the Queen of Portugal, for suspending all intercourse with Holland, and laying an embargo on the Dutch vessels in her dominions:—
THERE having been presented to her Majesty, by her envoy extraordinary to the United States, in a dispatch dated the 13th of June last, the copy of a Letter he had received from the Committee of Foreign Affairs of that Republic, in which is communicated to him the resolution for suspending all political communication with the said minister, as the Representative of her Majesty the Queen of Portugal, 'till the conclusion of Peace with the Republic of France—intimating by the abovementioned letter that all commercial relations should also be suspended.
Under these circumstances her Majesty has judged proper to suspend on her part, all commerce with the States General of the Low Countries, and to prohibit to her vassals, all and every commercial transaction and connection with the subjects of the Republic, prohibiting from this time all navigation to the ports of those States.
And moreover her Majesty has been pleased to suspend in her dominions, all and every transaction with the aforesaid United States of the Belgic Provinces, and to forbid the transportation of their property, under whatever title, out of the Kingdom; and finally that the departure of the Dutch vessels in her dominions should be entirely suspended, remaining under embargo 'till further orders from her Majesty.
And that this may be known unto all and executed accordingly, the present has been made public. Lisbon, July 19, 1796.
Extract of a letter, from an American Gentleman in Havre, dated July 25.
"Every thing is quiet in this country.—Provisions in plenty and cheap which being the greatest consideration with the French especially bread, every thing else is forgotten and they are the happiest people in the world. Their successes which astonish Europe are considered in much the same light as their losses, barely related and that are all—they have no effect whatever either in much raising or depressing their spirits—In fact it is well that such is their manner otherwise the gloom must exceed description, for every body, more or less has sustained a loss in property, family or friends—but nothing of this kind is perceived, all appears lively and in spirits.
The government appears to be firmly established, every domestic disturbance is suppressed and the whole country from one end to the other enjoys tranquility—Liberty of speech and of the press are allowed as freely as with us—Agriculture flourishes beyond conception—The police is so strict that highway robberies are hardly known.
Manufactories are encouraged by gifts from the Nation—Schools are about establishing in every part—Religion is the same as prior to the Revolution. Liberty of religious opinions is held sacred—the arts are much encouraged and in general such measures are about taking to render the people as wise if possible as they are brave—Latterly there has been no great talk of a peace tho' from the continued successes of the French this Campaign it cannot be far distant.
Franckfort is in their hands and they are still progressing in the enemies Country.—Buenaparte the General in Italy has sent upwards of One hundred millions of livres to Paris in specie; about the same amount to Genoa and has maintained his whole army by the contributions he levied and the payments he received as the price of peace from a number of princes."
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
NEW-YORK, September 19.
It is said that Lieutenant Cudworth was lately killed in a duel by Lieut. Geddes, at West-Point.
By Capt. Burnham, of the brig Dean, in 49 days from Havre-de-Grace, French papers have been received from Paris to July 25; by which it appears, that success attends the French armies in Germany. The duke of Wirtemberg has proposed an armistice, which is acceded to. The fame by the Marquis of Baden, who has sent ministers to Paris to negotiate a peace.—
Capt. D. informs, that every thing in France is in a flourishing state—a great crop of grain is expected. Flour was offered in Havre, July 29, for 48 livres, cash. By a decree, mandats no longer pass as cash; all agreements made in specie are paid in specie. Nothing but specie is passing at Havre. Every thing low—good beef, two pence a pound. Specie is plenty, since paper has ceased to circulate as money. Trade and manufactures begin to flourish.
The French have imposed on the city of Frankfort a contribution of 37 millions of florins; about three millions and a half sterling.
Accounts from Genoa state, that the French government has demanded of the Genoese government to shut all their ports against all English ships of war and merchantmen. It is added the same demand is made of Spain, and that the Court seemed disposed to comply.
BALTIMORE, September 17.
But one thing more remains to be done by that goodly great man GEORGE WASHINGTON (should he decline the presidential chair) to fill up the measure of his glory—and that is to conciliate the jarring passions of convulsed Europe, and restore to that devoted quarter of the globe, what he has so wisely preferred to his own happy country, the INESTIMABLE BLESSINGS of a LASTING PEACE If this, as Echassériaux asserts, is to be accomplished only by a congress of wise men, who so fit to preside, as HE who has shown to an admiring world, that PEACE is a gem that he dares to prize, above the love of vulgar fame.
WILMINGTON, September 19.
The brig Sally, capt. Andrew Elerston, arrived here on Thursday last, in 23 days from Jacmel loaded with coffee and cotton.
Mr. Warne, supercargo of the Sally, informs, that on the 14th ult. a proclamation issued by the commissioners at the cape, was publicly read in one of the municipal offices at Jacmel, addressed to the owners and captains of the French cruisers, to the following purport:—All American vessels taken, detained to any English port in this Island are good prizes; & for your encouragement they shall be tried free of costs, & after condemnation you are at liberty to dispose of them in any port, or in any manner you please.
STOCKS.
Six per Cent. - - - - - 17 3/4
Three per Cent. - - - - - 10 3/4
4 1/2 per Cent. - - - - - none for sale - 14 1/2 last price
5 1/2 per Cent. - - - - - 16 3/4
Deferred Six per Cent. - - - - - 13 3/4 to 7
BANK United States - - - - - 20 pr. cent.
Pennylands - - - - - 27
North America - - - - - 40
Insurance Comp. North America, 40 per cent. adv.
Pennylands - - - - - 5 per cent.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
On London, at 30 days, per £. 100 Sterl. par.
at 60 days, par to 162 1-2
at 90 days, 161 1/2 to 162 1-2
Amsterdam, 60 days, per guilder, 42
90 days, 40
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE LIST.
PHILADELPHIA, September 20.
ARRIVED,
Ship Dominick Terry, Dehart, Kingston 47
Richmond, Newell, Martinique 23
Brig Sally, Jackson, Cape Francois 15
Two Sisters, Eagleston, do. 17
Brandywine Miller, Culver, St. Croix 18
Elizabeth, Fullerton, Kingston 30
Minerva, Quandrill, Jamaica 35
Snow Ceres, Mann, Havannah 20
Schr. Gen. Greene, Pease, Cape Francois 16
Melona, Burnet, St. Thomas 23
Hope, Pearson, do. 15
Lovely Lass, Gribbing, Port-au-Prince 19
Maria, Cunningham, do. 11
Good Intent, Mathaway, St. Bartholemews 14
Arrived at the Port.
Brigs, Flora, Stephens, Havanna
Georgia Packet, M'Kever, St. Thomas
Dianna, Guife, Havanna
Schr. Eagle, Johnson, La Borgne
Sloops. Industry, Wharton, Antigua
NEW-LONDON, September 15.
Arrived ship Hope, J. L. Buswell, 16 days from Anguilla, and 30 days from Martinico; left there schr. Heroine, J. Smith, to sail in 14 days—schr. John, Rice, master. Left at St. Bartholemews, schr. Hope, H. Church, to sail in three days for New-York.
Capt. Buswell was informed at St. Bartholemews, by an American captain of his acquaintance directly from Martinico, that a British vessel arrived at the latter island on the 11th ult. in a short passage from England, with dispatches for the Governor, containing the important intelligence of GREAT BRITAIN having declared war against SPAIN. The frigate lay off and on while a boat was sent on shore, when she proceeded to the lee-ward.
Ship Independence, John Stocking, 59 days from Liverpool; she was dismayed Monday the 5th inst. off Nantucket shoals in a very heavy gale of wind: The day before the gale, spoke the ship Black River, Capt. Dobson, bound to Nantz, who must have felt the gale, as it came from the East-ward. Capt. Stocking brings nothing from Europe of a later date than has been previously received.
NEW-YORK, September 19.
ARRIVED.
Brig Dean, Burnham, Havre de-Grace 49
Eliza, M'Leod, Londonderry 56
Lucretia, Tabor, Port-au-Prince
Success, Stevenston, New-Orleans
Nancy, Barclay, Cape Nicholas Mole 21
Schr. Sophia, Roife, Turk's Island 10
Sloop Dispatch, Eason, Guadalupe
Rising Sun, Warren, St. Bartholemews
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, By J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chesnut-street, (Price 12 1-2 Cents)
THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
To the People of the United States, Announcing his intention of retiring from public life at the expiration of the present constitutional term of presidency. September 20. d
JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8, CHESNUT STREET.
Have Imported in the late vessels from Europe, &c. AND HAVE FOR SALE,
A general assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season—
Amongst which are, BROAD and narrow CLOTHS, Plain and twill'd COATINGS, Rose striped and point BLANKETS, FLANNELS and BAISES, HATS assorted in cases, IRISH LINENS, INDIA GOODS, generally.
A Consigned Invoice of IRONMONGERY, Comprising a capital assortment to open a store—including Thirty Cases of NAILS. This invoice will be sold entire on very advantageous terms. September 20. d
WANTED,
Two JOURNEYMEN BOOK-BINDERS, GOOD ready workmen will meet with constant employment, and good wages; by applying to JOHN CURTIS, No. 43, North Fourth-street. N. B. BOOK-BINDING in all its different branches, executed with neatness and dispatch. Public and private libraries repaired in the neatest and best manner. September 20. t & aw
Treasury of the United States.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sum of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum.
1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, entitled an act in addition to an act, intitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt;" the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit: "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, in-lieu, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock."
2d. All diffinition between payments on account of Interest and Principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I of do make, constitute and appoint my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and subscribe, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day of in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety six. BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of before me personally came within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed my Seal the day and year last aforesaid. Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twenty-sixth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States.
For NEW-YORK, The Ship LIGHT HORSE,
To sail in a few days, and will freight very low. Apply to, JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. September 20. d4
Samuel Richardet,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.
The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.
Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar.
Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Male Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season.
Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Billet Fare to be had at the bar.
The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite.
Samuel Richardet will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third street, opposite the national Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.
Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it.
N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wtf
BRANDY,
OF 1st and 4th proof, and equal in quality to that imported from France, may be had of the subscriber at his Distillery, No. 115, Story or New-street, between Third and Fourth-streets, where the public, upon application, may judge for themselves, and will find it an object well worth their attention.
RUM and GIN in any quantity, for exportation or home consumption, and of superior quality—by Thomas Carge.
P.S. RYE, MALT, BARLEY, and MELASSES, will be purchased, or taken in exchange for spirits, upon application as above. Also any quantity of Claret or other wine fit for distillation. August 29th, 1796. M4w
Mr. FRANCIS, (Of the New Theatre)
TAKES this opportunity of returning thanks to his scholars and to the public. Mr. Francis intends, on his return from Maryland, to open a public academy for dancing, upon a plan entirely new. He flatters himself that his attention to his pupils hitherto renders any promises of conducting his future schemes on the most liberal and strictest terms, of propriety, totally unnecessary.
N. B. Private tuition as usual. June 3. taw

Mordecai Lewis
HAS FOR SALE,
 NANKEENS, long and short.  China, well assorted.  Quick-silver.  Diapers.  Baftas.  Coffas.  Bandana Handkerchiefs.  Roll Brimstone. 
Sept. 6.
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For Sale,
A LARGE ELEGANT AND WELL FINISHED
Three-story Brick House,
(The late residence of General Walter Stewart) WITH A LOT OF GROUND thereunto belonging, the west side of Third-street, near Union-street, containing in front 32 feet, and in depth 100 feet, to an alley leading into Union-street. The house is 32 feet front and 50 feet deep; the several rooms contained in it are large, commodious, and completely finished; the two first stories are each 13 feet high; there are 20 mahogany doors in the house; a geometrical staircase, with mahogany rails and a good sky-light. The kitchen is in the cellar, which is spacious and convenient, and finished with an oven, stew-holes and pantries, a servants' hall and large wine-cellar adjoining the kitchen, in front of which is an area in which there is a pump. The yard is vaulted. Communicating with the said building is a neat three-story brick house, on the north side of Union-street, containing 30 feet front by 20 feet deep; the lower part of which is at present occupied as a counting-house, and the upper part divided into well-finished large chambers. This house may at a small expense be converted into a convenient dwelling. The street door is very handsome, and the front and back have Venetian window-shutters. Adjoining the last house, upon the lot belonging to the first, are erected bathing-rooms, &c. There are likewise very good coach-house and stables finished equal (or nearly so) with any in the city, on a lot containing on Union-street 30 feet, and in depth on the west side of said alley 52 feet. There are good cellars under the whole of the buildings, and a wine room over part of the stable, with a hay-loft over the remainder. For further particulars enquire of
EDWARD BONSALL & Co. At their Office No. 64 Dock-street, between Walnut & Pear streets.
6th month 24th, 1796.
FOR SALE.
A PLANTATION,
ABOUT 12 miles from this city, situate in Abing-ton Township, Montgomery County; containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stables, sheds, barracks, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit, about 12 acres of good meadow well watered, and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 1st of April next. Property in this city will be taken in exchange, or MORRIS and NICHOLSONS Notes in payment. Enquire at No. 37, Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. tt&f
FOR SALE,
A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM , situate in the township of Upper Darby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road; containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime wood-land, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peach-es. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat. The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by
Mordecai Lewis, Surviving Executor. Oct. 9. tt&f
A Manufactory FOR SALE.
A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13. tt&f
WANTED,
For any term from one to four years, A HOUSE, pleasantly situated in any of the principal streets within the pavement, and not very distant from the State-House, capable of accommodating a small family; the house must have stables and coach-house, and would be required to be ready by the first week in November next—Enquire of the printer. Sept. 14. tt&f
LANDS of the UNITED STATES
Treasury Department, August 3, 1796.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
IN pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May, 1796, entitled "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the Territory north-west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," that the sections or lots of land described in the annexed schedule, lying in the seven ranges of townships, which were surveyed in pursuance of an ordinance of Congress, passed on the twentieth day of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, will be exposed for sale at Public vendue, in the town of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, on the twenty-fourth day of October next, and thenceforward, from day to day until the first day of December ensuing, unless the said lots shall be sooner sold, in the manner, and on the terms and conditions herein after mentioned; to wit:
1st. The said sections or lots shall be sold under the direction of the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and such portion as the President of the United States may peculiarly appoint for that purpose.
2d. The said sections or lots shall be sold to the highest bidder, but no sale can be made for less than two dollars per acre of the quantity of land contained in such lot or section.
3d. The highest bidder as before mentioned, must deposit at the time of sale, one twentieth part of the purchase money, in the hands of such person as the President of the United States shall appoint to attend the sales for that purpose, which will be forfeited, if a moiety of the sum bid, including the said twentieth part, shall not be paid within thirty days from the time of sale.
4th. Upon payment of a moiety of the purchase money in the manner before mentioned, the purchaser will be entitled to one year's credit for the remaining moiety; and shall receive from the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and the person who shall be appointed by the President of the United States, to direct the sales, a certificate describing the lot or section purchased, and declaring the sum paid on account, the balance remaining due, the time when such balance becomes payable, and that the whole land therein mentioned, will be forfeited, if the
said balance is not then paid; but if the said balance shall be duly discharged, by paying the same to the Treasurer of the United States, the purchaser or his assignee or other legal representative, shall be entitled to a patent for the said lands, on his producing to the Secretary of State a receipt for such balance endorsed upon the certificate. But if any purchaser shall make payment of the whole of the purchase money, at the time when the payment of the first moiety is directed to be made, he will be entitled to a deduction of ten per centum on the part for which a credit is authorized to be given; and his patent shall be immediately issued.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury
Schedule of sections of townships, or fractional parts of townships, to be sold at Pittsburgh, in pursuance of the 6th section of an act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May, 1796.
   No. of Lot. Acres. No. of Lot. Acres. No. of Lot. Acres.     1st RANGE. 6th Township. 6th RANGE.   1st Township. 312 640 each 1st Township.   28 5 65 14 640 17 3 20   29 256 95 17 220 640 each 18 270   30 250 75 25 336 640 each 21 8 50   34 240 90 34 14 640 each 22 166 40   35 236 640 each 34 14 640 each 23 427   2d Township. 17 220 640 each 24 640   19 1 40 23 640 27 151 80   20 170 70 25 330 640 each 28 230 640 each   21 185 33 236 640 each 32 58   22 2 30 10th Township. 34 236 640 each   25 488 80 12 640 each 2d Township.   26 227 640 each 34 14 640 each 1 126   28 560 17 220 640 each 2 440   29 551 60 23 336 640 each 3 448   30 564 12th Township. 4 456   31 236 640 each 12 14 640 each 5 464   4th Township. 17 220 640 each 6 472   19 64 23 336 640 each 7 340   25 640 4th RANGE. 8 214 640 each   26 387 60 1st Township. 17 220 640 each   27 36 24 639 50 23 336 640 each   31 232 640 each 29 636 50 3d Township.   33 616 30 640 1 470   34 445 20 34 615 2 478   35 222 50 35 236 640 each 3 486   36 16 20 2d Township. 4 494   5th Township. 2 265 60 5 502   6 139 20 326 640 each 6 510   12 479 30 17 220 640 each 7 214 640 each   17 304 15 7 165 20 17 220 640 each   18 638 30 8 638 23 336 640 each   23 450 25 9 214 640 each 5th Township.   24 640 13 535 1 518   29 184 14 640 2 526   30 640 17 220 640 each 3 534   35 312 80 23 336 640 each 4 542   36 640 3d Township. 5 550   2d RANGE. 17 220 640 each 7 214 640 each   1st Township. 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   28 7 20 14 14 640 each 23 336 640 each   34 6 50 17 220 640 each 5th Township.   3d Township. 1 566 1 566   24 226 640 each 2 571 40 2 571 40   28 499 16 3 576 3 576   29 640 12 640 each 4 585 60   31 233 640 each 12 14 640 each 5 593   4th Township. 18 219 50 each 6 601   11 26 40 18 219 50 each 7 214 640 each   12 397 50 25 640 17 220 640 each   13 51 50 30 236 640 each 23 336 640 each   15 25 50 9th Township. 12 14 640 each   16 259 20 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   17 524 17 220 640 each 23 336 640 each   18 640 23 336 640 each 11th Township.   19 635 17 220 640 each 1 14 640 each   20 584 80 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   21 636 21 17 220 640 each 23 336 640 each   22 236 640 each 13th Township. 1 14 640 each   5th Township. 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   5 163 17 220 640 each 23 336 640 each   6 278 640 each 5th RANGE. 1st Township.   7 278 640 each 1st Township. 1 14 640 each   32 236 640 each 3 640 18 274 40   7th Township. 8th Township. 22 87 50   3 640 12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each   8th Township. 17 220 640 each 7th RANGE.   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 1st Township.   12 14 640 each 24 640 26 70   12 14 640 each 27 394 20 30 4 20   12 14 640 each 36 132 50 2d Township.   12 14 640 each 29 230 640 each 6 640   12 14 640 each 31 18 3 35   12 14 640 each 32 584 80 4 625   12 14 640 each 33 236 640 each 526 640 each   12 14 640 each 2d Township. 9 296   12 14 640 each 2 180 20 10 12 640 each   12 14 640 each 3 430 17 218 640 each   12 14 640 each 4 448 19 14   12 14 640 each 5 456 20 496   12 14 640 each 6 464 80 23 244 640 each   12 14 640 each 7 250 25 380   12 14 640 each 8 518 26 237 640 each   12 14 640 each 9 214 640 each 14 14 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 4th Township. 23 336 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 23 336 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each   12 14 640 each 17 220 640 each