Gazette of the United States & evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-05-22 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States AND EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 137 of Vol. V.]
THURSDAY, May 22, 1794.
[Whole No. 533.]
Carolina Rice and Indigo, BAY MAHOGANY and FRENCH BURR STONES, FOR SALE BY Gurney and Smith. May 14. d
JAMAICA RUM, LANDING at Hamilton's wharf, above the Drawbridge, out of the ship BACCHUS Capt. VAN NEMAN, from JAMAICA, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. May 16. d
REMAINING OF THE Ship India's Cargo, FROM B E N G A L. A small assortment of BALE GOODS, 250 bags COTTON of good quality, which would probably make an excellent remittance to Europe, and a Quantity of PEPPER
For Sale by Mordecai Lewis, Who has also to dispose of Barcelona Hand-ks. in boxes, Holland Gin in cases, Souchong, Hysan, and Tonkay Tea, A quantity of Brimstone, &c. May 10. d3w
FOR SALE, BY MATHEW CAREY, No. 118, Market-Street,
An Essay on Slavery, Designed to exhibit in a new point of view its effects on morals, industry, and the peace of society. Some facts and calculations are offered to prove the labor of free men to be much more productive than that of slaves; that countries are rich, powerful and happy, in proportion as the laboring people enjoy the fruits of their own labor; and hence the necessary conclusion, that slavery is impolitic as well as unjust . Price 25 Cents. dff February 15.
Congress of the United States, In Senate, Tuesday May 13th, 1794. ORDERED, that Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver, and Griffin Green, do, upon the third Monday of Decem- ber next, show cause to the Senate, why so much of the grants of land to them the said Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver and Griffin Green, pursuant to an Act entitled "An act authorizing the grant and conveyance of certain lands to the Ohio Com- pany of associates," shall not be declared void, as may interfere with and be sufficient to satisfy the claims of the French settlers at Gallipolis.
Ordered, that the delivery of a copy of the above order to Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver, or Griffin Green, and the publication of the same, one month, in one of the Gazettes printed in this City, shall be deemed sufficient notice thereof.
Extract from the Journals of Senate. Attest, SAM. A. OTIS, secretary. May 14. im.
Dr. Moore's Journal in France, VOLUME 2d. This Day is published, Price 6s. stitched, and 7/6 neatly bound, by H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 50, Market Street,
A Journal during a residence in France, from the beginning of August to the middle of December 1792; To which is added, an ac- count of the most remarkable events that happened at Paris, from that time to the death of the late King of France. By JOHN MOORE, M. D. May 17. 5t
City of Washington. THE Subscribers to the Articles of Agree- ment of the "Columbian Society" are re- quested to meet at Mr. Richardet's Tavern in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 26th day of the present month, at 12 o'clock in order to choose a board of Managers, &c. in conformity with the 9th article of their a- greement.
James Greenleaf. N.B. Dinner will be ordered on the Table at 3 o'clock for such of the Subscribers as may choose to pass a social hour after the business of the day is finished. May 5. dt26M.
For St. Croix, The Sloop INDUSTRY, LLOYD WHARTON, Master. SHE is intended to sail with the first vessels and can accommodate a few passengers very well. For terms apply to the Captain, or WHARTON & GREEVES. May 19. d6t
For LONDON, The Ship WILLIAM PENN, NOW lying at Jeffe and Robert Waln's wharf, to sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to JOHN FIELD & SON, Or, JESSE & ROBERT WALN. May 13. dff
For Sale or Charter, The Ship ANDROMACHE, (An American bottom) John Moore, Master. IS a stout good vessel, about two years old, burthen 232 tons, has only made three voy- ages, and may be sent to sea at a small ex- pence. She may be seen at Vine-street wharf, and the terms may be known by application to WHARTON & LEWIS. March 21. dff
For Fredericksburgh and Fal- mouth, Virginia, The Schooner FRIENDSHIP, Capt. McNAMARA. Will sail on WEDNESDAY next. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at JOHN WALN's wharf, or EMANUEL WALKER, WHO HAS FOR SALE The Cargo of said Vessel—Consisting of VIRGINIA WHEAT, FLOUR, DEER SKINS, &c. GINS-ENG May 17. d4.
Excellent CLARET, In hogheads and in cases of 50 bottles each. ALSO, A few cases Champaigne Wine; MADEIRA, In pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, FOR SALE BY JOHN VAUGHAN, No. 111, South Front Street. Jan. 2, 1794. dff
NOTICE. THE OFFICE of the Secretary of State is removed from High Street, to the New Build- ings, the corner of Sixth & Mulberry Streets. May 15. iw
—NO. 21— Second street, between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. POYNTELL'S AMERICAN MANUFACTORY OF PAPER HANGINGS, WHERE he keeps up a constant stock of ten thousand pieces for sale, comprising every variety of colours, in grounds and figures, of the most modern and tasteful patterns, for every part of a house. The perfection attained in this manufactory, in peculiar neatness of workmanship, durability of colours, variety in designs, and good quality of the paper, will be found to exceed any European papers at the same moderate prices. An elegant variety of rich fancy festoon & narrow borders, and of stucco and other co- loured panel papers. Plain grounds made to any colour or shade. Wholesale orders for any quantity, from the country or for exportation, executed on a short notice, on advantageous terms, on usual credit. In addition to the above assortment, he has a beautiful variety of
French paper hangings of very superior quality, (Paris manufactory) with a variety of Rich Borders. April 25. tuth&saw
S H O E S. A quantity of stout well made Men's size SHOES, adapted for the Southern market, for sale at No. 36, North Third Street. May 6. mw&f10t
Just Imported, In the ship Abigail , Captain Horton, from St Petersburgh in Russia, and now landing at Russell's wharf, HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETINGS, RAVENS DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, And for sale at the stores of the subscriber in Walnut Street, No. 22. April 4. John Donaldson. d1w w&t
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY THOMAS DOBSON, No. 41, South Second Street, Extract of a letter from a gen- tleman in America to a friend in England, on the Subject of Emigration—price 18 3/4 of a dollar. Ecclesiastical Establishments detrimental to a State. Price 18 3/4 of a Dollar. April 22. mw&f3w
Lately Published. SOLD BY Thomas Dobson, No. 41, SOUTH SECOND-STREET: THE History of N. w. Hampshire, from the Discovery of the River Piscataqua—by Je- remiah Belknap, D. D. 3 Vols. Price in Boards, 4 1/2 Dollars. The Forrester, an American Fable, being a Sequel to the History of John Bull the Crozier. Price, 75 Cents. A Discourse, intended to commemorate the Discovery of America by Christopher Colum- bus; delivered at the request of the Historical Society in Massachusetts, October 23d, 1792, being the completion of the Third Century, since that memorable event. To which are added, Four Dissertations, connected with the subject—By the same author. Price, 50 Cents. March 17. tuth&3w
NANKEENS. Nankeens of Superior Quality, FOR SALE AT No. 40, North Fifth Street. April 21. mw&ftf
To the Electors of the city and county of Philadelphia. GENTLEMEN, THIS being the last year of the present Sheriff's time in office. I take the liber- ty to offer myself a Candidate, and solicit your votes and interests in my favor, to place me on the return at the next general Elect- ion, as his successor for said office; in doing which, you will confer an obligation that will be gratefully remembered, by Your most obedient, and humble servant, JOHN BAKER. May 3. estf.
JUST PUBLISHED, BY THOMAS DOBSON, Bookseller, at the Stone House in Second Street, Philadelphia, VOLUME XI OF ENCYCLOPEDIA, OR A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscel- laneous Literature,
ON a plan entirely new; by which the dif- ferent sciences and arts are digested into the form of distinct treatises or systems. This volume contains the articles, medals, medi- cine, metallurgy, metaphysics, methodists, Mexico, microscope, midwifery, and a great variety of biographical and miscellaneous ar- ticles, illustrated with nineteen copperplates. The tables of logarithms, &c. which were deficient in the tenth volume, are sub- joined to this. Eleven volumes of this work are now pub- lished, and the XIth is in some forwardness. On the first of September, 1792, the price of subscription was increased TEN dollars on all sets not taken before that time. The sub- scription is still open on these terms, and if any copies remain by the first of July next, the price will be raised TEN dollars more, on any copies which may be subscribed for after that period.
As many of the subscribers have taken only two, three or four, &c. volumes, they are earnestly requested to take up and pay for the remaining volumes, as it becomes difficult to complete the sets, and the publisher does not hold himself bound to make up any sets after the first day of July next. Ap. 11 22. m&t16w
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES
MR. FENNO, Please to insert the following, occasioned by reading "an Address" to the Young La- dies of Mr. Poor's Academy.— WHILE Mr. S——, says such charming things, And some in verse, and some in prose he sings— Would be, to his wise counsels give success, He must example add to his "Address." If he believes our sex, surpass his own, Say, would he in his carriage ride alone? BELINDA.
MR. FENNO, A certain adventurer, advertised in one of the morning papers of Monday, "that the 46th ascension which has been announced, cannot take place in Philadelphia. The iron cylinders, which were supposed to be toler- able good, have been tried this day, and found to be all good for nothing, as they let out the inflammable on all sides." "M. Blanchard renounces all aerostatic experiments in this country, until the arts are brought to such perfection as to furnish him the means necessary to ensure success."
Good Monsieur B——, sure 'tis somewhat strange, That after having gull'd us of our change, By eagles, chariots, balloons, puppet shews; You then should tavit us of our ignorance, Say, we don't know so much as folks in France, That Science here's a babe, without her shoes, Because, your gaz, doth thro' cast iron ooze Know, balloon-man, you should have call'd for steel— You did not know we make it!—know—and feel.
When o'er th' Atlantic, Buffon cast his eye, And swore our people were but three feet high; The climate had them to pigmies whit- tled, A single poet, or a man of science, To shew—be bid America defiance, The mind and stature both, were so "be- little'd." Buffon we could forgive—a slave at home; But kinder fate permitted you to roam— Here you may see, if not a partial- f, Some men, not one whit smaller than yourself.
CONGRESS. IN SENATE, Friday, May 9, 1794. (Concluded.)
Mr. Foster reported from the commit- tee on enrolled bills, that they did yester- day, lay before the President of the United States, the following enrolled bills, to wit, the bill, entitled, "An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hog- heads of Coffee which have been destroyed by fire"—and the bill, entitled, "An act supplementary to "An act to pro- vide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States;" and that they had this day, examined the bill, enti- tled, "An act to erect a light-house on the head land of Cape Hatteras; and a lighted beacon on Shell Castle Island in the State of North-Carolina," and that it was duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Repre- sentatives, by Mr. Beckley their Clerk: "Mr. President—The President of the United States hath notified the House of Representatives, that he this day approv- ed and signed the following acts—"An act providing for the raising & organiz- ing a corps of artificers and engineers" "An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and har- bors in the United States," and "An act directing a detachment from the Mi- litia of the United States." And he withdrew.
A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Dandridge his Se- cretary: "Mr. President—The President of the United States hath this day approved and signed "An act for the remission of the

uties on eleven hogheads of Coffee, which have been destroyed by fire."
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
The engrossed bill to alter the time for the next meeting of Congress, was read the third time.
On motion,
To strike out the words "first Monday in November next," and insert "second Monday in November next."
It passed in the negative.
On motion, That this bill pass as engrossed,
It passed in the negative.
Mr. Brown from the committee to whom was referred the bill for the relief of the French inhabitants of Gallipolis, reported,
"That Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver, and Griffin Green, do appear before the Senate on the day of December next, to shew cause, if any they have, why so much of a grant and deed of conveyance for seven hundred and fifty thousand acres of land bordering on the Ohio River, executed by the President of the United States, to the said Putnam, &c. in trust for the Ohio company of associates pursuant to an act, entitled, "An act authorizing the grant and conveyance of certain lands to the Ohio company of associates," shall not be declared void, as may be sufficient to satisfy the claims of the French settlers at Gallipolis."
"Ordered, That the delivery of a copy of the above order to Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver, or Griffin Green, and the publication of the same, one week, in one of the Gazette's printed in this City, shall be deemed sufficient notice thereof."
Ordered, That this report lie for consideration.
After the consideration of the executive business,
The Senate adjourned until 11 o'clock on Monday morning.
Monday, May 12th, 1794.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives have passed a bill, entitled, "An act providing for the payment of certain expenses incurred by Fulwar Skipwith, on public account," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate."
"The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President." And he withdrew.
The bill last brought up for concurrence, was read.
On motion,
Ordered, That the rule be so far dispensed with as that this bill be now read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill be referred to Mr. Ellsworth, Mr. Frelinghuysen, and Mr. Ross, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act to erect a light house on the head land of Cape Hatteras; and a lighted beacon on Shell Castle Island in the harbor of Ocracoke in the State of North-Carolina," and it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States.
On motion,
Ordered, That the rule be so far dispensed with, as that Mr. Ellsworth have permission to bring in a bill, to authorize District Judges to adjourn Circuit Courts; which was read the first time.
On motion,
Ordered, That the rule be so far dispensed with as that this bill, be now read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill be referred to Mr. Ellsworth, Mr. Frelinghuysen and Mr. Ross, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
(To be Continued.)
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
MR. FENNO,
As there have been misrepresentations respecting the military bill, lately rejected in the House of Representatives, the facts attending the progress of that subject should be known, and the public will then be able to judge without comment on the propriety of the rejection.
On the original motion of Mr. Sedgwick, at a time when the probability of war seemed great, a resolution on a motion of that gentleman was adopted, "that
the military force of the United States ought to be rendered more efficient." This was committed to a select committee of nine, of very different and opposite political opinions and connexions. The report of this committee was unanimous. It consisted of four parts, 1, to compleat the present military establishment; 2, to detach 80,000 men from the militia; 3, to raise a corps of artillery and engineers; and 4, to augment the military establishment in case of war.
The three first, after some discussion, were adopted. Respecting the last there was much opposition. The resolutions of the select committee proposed delegating an authority to the President to decide on the fact of the existence of a war ; and in that event to commence the augmentation of the military force. This delegation of authority was made the principal ground of opposition. After considerable discussion, Mr. Mercer proposed that the resolutions should be adopted and a bill reported to purport an immediate raising of the force, that the bill might remain undetermined till towards the close of the session, and then be rendered in its operation direct or provisional, as the circumstances of the country might require. This proposition was acceded to almost unanimously; the number of men, to wit, 25,000, which was proposed by General Irvine was, it is believed, reported unanimously, and a bill accordingly reported.
On the discussion of this bill, Mr. Sedgwick believing on the one hand, that the circumstances of the United States were not so urgent as to authorise the expence of immediately raising an army; and on the other, that the abandoning altogether the obtaining an efficient force was not authorised by our present prospects, proposed to amend the bill by the following sections:
Sec. 1. That there shall be raised, upon the terms and conditions herein after mentioned, an additional provisional military force, to consist of non commissioned officers, privates and musicians, together with a proper proportion of commissioned officers.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted that the non commissioned officers, privates and musicians, to be raised as aforesaid, shall be enlisted upon these conditions, (to wit) unless war shall break out between the United States and some European power, they shall not be liable to be called into service for more than days in a year, and then only for the purpose of being mustered, exercised and trained. But if war shall break out with any European power, then they shall be bound to serve for the term of three years after the breaking out of such war, or during the continuance thereof as they shall respectively engage; and every non commissioned officer, private and musician shall be entitled by virtue of his enlistment, if to serve for a term of three years in case of war, to an allowance of dollars, and if to serve during the continuance of such war to an allowance of dollars, and yearly thereafter until the breaking out of war, (if the same shall happen) to the further allowance of dollars.
And be it further enacted that for every day of attendance or service of a commissioned officer, previous to the breaking out of war, he shall be entitled to pay and subsistence, after the rate of the monthly pay and subsistence now allowed to the officers of the army, according to the grade of such commissioned officer, and for every day of attendance or service of a non commissioned officer, private or musician, previous to the breaking out of war, he shall be entitled to the compensation of cents per day; and in the case of the breaking out of such war the said commissioned officers, non commissioned officers, privates and musicians shall remain the same pay and allowances in all respects as the troops on the military establishment of the United States; and they shall also as well before as after the breaking out of such war, be governed by and subject to the rules and articles of war which have been or shall be established by law.
And be it further enacted that it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, previous to the breaking out of such war, to assemble and keep together, with their consent, such and so many of the officers and non commissioned officers aforesaid, as he may think proper for the purpose of being instructed and exercised; which officers and non commissioned officers so assembled shall during the time they are together receive the like pay and allowances to which they would be entitled in time of war.
And be it further enacted that if war shall not break out with some European power within after the passing of this act, the military force to be raised as aforesaid, shall be deemed to be and shall be reduced and dissolved.
Be it further enacted, that the non commissioned officers, privates and musicians from the time of their engaging in the service aforesaid, shall, during their respective continuance therein, be exempted from the performance of any militia duty.
By these it will appear that neither number of men, nor time of service were fixed by the motion; the simple question was whether any provision should be made to augment the military force in case war should break out? Whether those who supported, or those who rejected this measure were right, the public will judge; whether it was the duty of the Legislature to give aid to negotiation, or provide by a stable force for the defence of the country or not? It will undoubtedly appear that the bill which was rejected was not Mr. Sedgwick's bill, but a bill in exact conformity to the resolutions of the House—It was not a bill for raising a standing army of 25,000 men.
Foreign Intelligence.
AMSTERDAM, March 15.
It is now resolved, to search and take all Danish and Swedish vessels bound to France; no body therefore will ship in them, nor can any insurance be done on them either here or in London.
OSTEND, March 12.
On Saturday last a fisherman came in here with the account that on the preceding day he spoke a Swedish vessel, coming from Sweden and bound for Dunkirk, laden with cannon powder &c. and which had several French soldiers on board.—The Swedish Captain desired the fisherman to give him a man to pilot him into Dunkirk which he could not refuse him, whereupon he continued his voyage. The fisherman having made this report, the commander of the English men of war here, dispatched immediately a cutter in order to take the Swedish vessel: but the cutter not being returned yet, and a strong easterly wind blowing it is feared the Swedish vessel has reached Dunkirk before the cutter could come up with it; the day before yesterday an English transport arrived here from London, with 12 beautiful horses on board for the Duke of York, which the king makes him a present of.
TURIN, February 26.
The French notwithstanding the severity of the weather and the badness of the roads cannot be quiet; lately they attacked from Nizza the post at Colonetta, and made 50 of our soldiers with 2 officers prisoners, they now threaten a post which commands the city of Saorgie.
ALGIERS, February 7.
The Dey is very favorably inclined towards the French, to these alone it is allowed to export grain; a permission which has been refused to the Spaniards. The truce with Portugal has procured to the Algerines already 10 American and 6 Genoese prizes. The plague is raging yet in the interior parts of the country, but the city has been clear of it ever since last August.
LONDON, February 28.
The Lawyers employed on the subject of the marriage of his Royal Highness Prince Frederick with Lady A. Murray, have had several meetings. The result of their deliberation is favourable to the young couple. Marriages solemnized abroad are, by various Acts of the British Parliament, recognized in this country; and the Act of Parliament, which was passed in the beginning of the present reign, prohibiting the marriage of any of the Royal family, without the consent of his Majesty, and on which the present application for a divorce is founded, does not extend to marriages contracted abroad. Nothing can, therefore, invalidate the union which took place between his Royal Highness and his Princess in Italy, although the marriage here may be annulled.
A reputable mercantile house in the city had a recent and urgent claim made on them by their French correspondents of 26,000l. but, as it was supposed to be done in consequence of the late order of the National Convention, decreeing that French property in foreign hands should be immediately called in, application has been made on the subject to Mr. Pitt, who, it is said, has advised the parties to keep possession of the money for the present.
The crew of the Crescent, on Thursday, received their prize money for the Reunion: including head-money, the men shared 6l. 10s. 6d.
General Washington has no children; he has nine nephews; and, notwithstanding they possess talents that would shed lustre on any situation, only one, Colonel Washington, is in Congress; and none holds a place, although every office in the Executive Government is at the disposal of the President.
March 19.
Extract of a letter from Captain William Simpon, of the ship Ark, bound from London to Ancona.
Toulon, January 17.
This is the first day I have liberty granted me to write you, and I am sorry to have to inform you, of my being taken on the 31st of December, in the outer bay of Toulon.
I arrived at Gibraltar the 17th, and on the 18th a signal for a convoy to the eastward was hoisted on board the Ardent. On the 19th I went on board, and received my instructions for Toulon, as there were none for Leghorn: but that from Toulon there was an opportunity every day, and was informed that they should get under way as soon as it moderated, which was in the afternoon of the same day. Four ships and a frigate (the said frigate came in two days before us, and shared the same fate) and I got under way, in company with several others, and failed. The next day we could see nothing of our convoy. I kept along the coast of Spain, and saw nothing to trouble us. In the Gulph of Lyons we saw several English and Spanish men of war, but not one of them came to speak with us.
On the 31st ult. we came off this place, and seeing all appear friendly, and white colors hoisted on all the forts, we stood in to the outer bay; I put the ship about to stand out again, when it fell calm all at once; and the Grand Port of Malgnes poured the shot so quick upon us, and a large boat being a-head, full of soldiers, I was obliged to strike, and now am in close confinement, in company with my two mates, without money, cloaths, or friends.
We have been well used since we have been prisoners.
P. S. Dated Feb. 16. Since I wrote you the above, there have been three more English vessels taken; one in the harbor from Guernsey, a Captain Wood, and a Captain Barrell, of Yarmouth. Since Lord Hood left this, there have been 15 or 16 vessels, Spanish and English taken in the harbor—so you may judge what a good look out is kept by the English.
The Ark is estimated to be worth 40,000l.
EDINBURGH, February 28.
The House of Lords, on Friday last, heard council in the Appeal from the Court of Session; Reid, King, and Co. of New-York, against Messrs. Coats, of Glasgow, and reversed the decree on the motion of Lord Thurlow. This judgment establishes an important point in mercantile law, contrary to a train of decisions in the Court of Session, viz. That when a bill of Exchange is given not in the usual course, but deposited as a collateral security for a debt, the person with whom it is deposited, must negotiate it, or do diligence just as in the common case of foreign bills, otherwise he makes it his own; and if the money is lost by his negligence, it must be accounted as payment of the original debt. In this case, the terms of the receipt given for the deposited bill were, that the taking it should not exonerate the acceptors, &c. of the original bill, unless actual payment was made; but the House declared, that these words did not exempt the holder from the obligation to negotiate duly.
AMERICA.
St. JOHN's (Antigua) April 17.
We have just been informed by Capt. Barnes from Martinique, that on his passage from that Island he spoke the Experiment Capt. Carey, which a short time past was sent from this port to the Admiral at Guadaloupe, and by him had been dispatched express to Martinique; Capt. Carey informed Capt. Barnes, that Point Petre had been taken with all the Forts near it and that 40 men had fallen on our side in the contest.
A court of Vice-Admiralty was to have been held at the court house yesterday for the trial of the schooner La Fayette, * J. Wyatt commander, but postponed sine die.
* By on a rival 3 days ago, from Antigua, the public were informed that this vessel had been condemned—A mistake somewhere.

April 24. By a vessel which arrived yesterday from Guadaloupe we have had the pleasure to learn the entire reduction of that Island to the British dominion.
A very severe cannonade was heard at Basseterre on Sunday, which was at length reduced, sword in hand on Tuesday, it is said that one half of the town was reduced to ashes.
The brig Liberty, Capt. Forster, arrived this day from London, after a passage of 34 days from the lands end; she sailed in company with the fleet for the Leeward Islands, out of which only three were bound to this Colony, viz. the ship Brooke, Capt. Oliver, the ship Venus, Capt. Kidd, and the sloop Mercury, Capt. Lockhart. On her passage out, she spoke a ship which sailed in company with the John of Liverpool, Capt. Richardson, bound to this Island; Capt. Forster was informed by the master of her, that she had fallen in with 4 French frigates (from which she had the good fortune to escape) having 8 English merchant ships as prizes, and that he was under apprehensions of the John being one of them.
ROSEAU (Dominica) April 10. St. Lucia surrendered at 9 o'clock in the morning of the 4th inst. the French Garrison marched out of Morne Fortune and laid down their arms as prisoners of war, they are to be sent to France, not to serve against the arms of his Britannic Majesty during the war.
His Royal Highness Prince Edward taking possession with the Grenadiers and Light Infantry hoisted the British colors, & changed the name to that of Fort Charlotte. The 6th and 9th regiments are left under the command of Colonel Gordon.
Not a man killed or wounded. Immediately after the surrender of the Island of Martinique, his Excellency Sir Charles Grey issued a proclamation calling upon the several Officers in the French Courts of Law to come in and enter upon their functions—in all matters that relate between individual and individual, until his Majesty's pleasure be further known—Another was likewise issued, forbidding that any French persons should appear with Cockades, Crosses, or any other marks of distinction, unless authorized by the King of Great Britain.
NASSAU, April 22.
Although the winds have been extremely favorable for vessels from the continent, for a fortnight preceding Monday, we are without any later intelligence from that quarter, than has already been given in this Gazette.
From this circumstance, we are led to believe that the greatest diligence has been used in communicating the order for the embargo throughout the states, and that it has been rigidly enforced.
Some of the American political writers are of opinion, that the efforts made to direct the stream of labor towards manufactures and commerce, have been already productive of injury to their country, and if persevered in, may be of infinite detriment to her interests.
A country thinly inhabited, and productive of the fruits of the earth, invites to agricultural pursuits. The cheapness of land compensates in a certain ratio for the high price of labor—but that due proportion must be lost, when in a country thus circumstanced, a fondness for manufactures and shipping is allowed to supersede the attention requisite for the cultivation of the earth.
New-England indeed forms an exception to this observation. There, a numerous population, sterile soil, and long winter, compel the inhabitants to have recourse to other means for acquiring subsistence, than what the culture of the earth affords. The fisheries on their coasts invite to naval employment: And it will be found on enquiry, that of the native American seamen, full two-thirds are New-England men.
Of the crews that navigate the ships belonging to the middle and southern states, it is truly surprising what a small proportion are Americans. Let the natives of England, Scotland and Ireland, be taken from the American vessels, and very few seamen indeed will be left to man either a commercial or military navy.
These things will of course, correct themselves. There is a certain level, or proportion, if you will, that however distributed at times, will eventually take place. And perhaps the present embar-
assments of America may accelerate the ascertaining of this desideratum in her political economy.
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 22.
The vessel and cargo taken from Captain Barney, and condemned at Jamaica, is valued at 56,000 dollars.
A correspondent suggests that Congress can find no difficulty in defraying the expenses of the proposed army of 25,000 men, since a very ingenious member has discovered a surplus in the Treasury of three millions of dollars.
The estimated expense of the Provisional corps was reported by the committee and stated in the House of Representatives, at only 350,000 dollars: this in an incendiary paragraph in a factious paper is swelled to the enormous sum of 4 millions: the quo animo is easily seen through.
The inconsistency of certain paragraphs and certain men is all of a piece with the measures of a certain party: a perpetual effort on the one hand to excite to war, and a perpetual opposition to all the measures necessary to conduct a war successfully.
By two resolutions passed yesterday, in the House of Representatives, Congress are to rise on the third of June, and meet on the first Monday of November.
Extract of a letter from St. Eustatius, May 4. "American property now goes unmolested, and every encouragement given them, Guadaloupe is taken, and the British fleet sails to-morrow for England."
Yesterday arrived the sloop Elizabeth, Capt. Webb, in 7 days from Charleston. From Capt. Webb we have the following information. That he sailed from Charleston with the ship Charleston, Capt. Garman, and brig Nymph, Capt. Webb: On Monday last, off Cinquantegue, was boarded by the British privateer Schooner Flying-Fish, M c Kenna, master, of Bermuda, mounting 12 guns—they kept possession of the sloop a considerable time; went into the cabin, which they rummaged, and took off a variety of articles, the sea-floors of the passengers, &c.—they then gave chase to the Nymph, until 6 o'clock in the evening, but did not come up with her.—That on Tuesday as he came into the Capes, was again chased by the privateer until he arrived at the Light-House, when a large ship hove in sight, upon discovering which the privateer shortened sail, to wait her coming up—The ship appeared very large, and shewed 16 guns, hoisted British colours, fired two guns to leeward and stood up the Bay, the Schooner in chase, and was very near the ship, opposite the Brown: when night coming on and Capt. Webb being under sail lost sight of them. The privateer had boarded the Charleston previous to Capt. Webb's sloop.—In the Charleston are 47 passengers.
Died, at New-York, on the 18th inst. after a long indisposition, suddenly and unexpectedly, Mrs. THEODOSIA, consort of the Honorable AARON BURR, Esquire.
Theatrical Intelligence, Ordinary and Extraordinary.
On Friday eve' next (as the Play-bill relates) (T o discount other Bills) is a Bill for Bill Bates , To which he invites all the town, grave and gay, To see wit and humour portrayed in a Play;
'Tis an Op'ra approved by critical men As a laughable treat, from fam'd Sheridan's pen, By name THE DUENNA, in which you may view The tricks an Old Maid played a roguish young Jew; Who gave up his conscience, love, honor, for pelf, And by striving to cheat, was the dupe of himself.
The parts (in Dramatical phrase) are well cast, And will meet support, from the first to the last. Messrs. Bates, Finch and Darley, shall laughter excite, Whilst fair Broadhurst and Warrell, with singing delight, Each shall willingly act in their feign'd situation, In hope of reward from your kind approbation.
Preceding the farce, a strange whimsical Noddy, Shall a prologue recite, 'twas writ by Somebody,
To Any-body address'd, and saith not to jeer it, He humbly requests Every body to hear it. And then to conclude, you'll have song, dance and rhyme, Dress'd up in the form of grotesque Pantomim; 'Tis an extract of mirth, on De Foe's favorite plan Of Old Robinson Crusoe with Friday his Man, 'T'excite joy and laughter and crown the whole scene, You'll amusement receive from the gay Harlequin Who, by flights, tricks and leaps shall elude all pursuit, And in action converse, tho' his tongue remains mute. In short he will use every art and endeavor, If you'll come, to obtain your good-will and favor. N. B For ladies there's places reserv'd in the Boxes, In the Gallery room for smart lads and their Doxies; And those who're resolv'd in neither to sit, May find situ ations below in the Pit . With a wish on that night, all his friends there to see, To the public he humbly subscribes, W. B.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, May 21.
Extract of a letter from a respectable mercantile house in Lisbon, to their correspondent in this city, dated March 18, 1794.
"We have hopes that the time is now near, when business will again be done betwixt us & the states with its former liberty and disembarrassment, and that you will have an opportunity of sending again your ships to Europe, as it is reported that the Portuguese has or will declare war against the Algerines; and will soon have a fleet out against them as formerly."
ARRIVED.
Ship Aurora , Hovey, London Sch'r Harriot , Granton, Barbadoes Capt. Hovey of the ship Aurora , on the 23d April, at 10, A. M. spoke ship Capt. Andw. Miller, bound from Lisbon to Philadelphia, out 25 days, who supposed himself in lat. 34. odd: Also brig —, from Hamburg, out 28 days Capt. John Hodge, long. 38 odd, bound to Philadelphia, who informed the Algerines had taken 14 sail. In lat. 38, 35 north, spoke the Columbia , from Boston, out 13 days, April 28. May 9, lat. 39, 27, spoke a Portuguese ship from Lisbon, Nossa Senhora de Maravilhas , for Philadelphia, out 50 days, had taken in a cargo of salt at St. Ubes; the Captain informed us that a treaty was made between Portugal and the Dey of Algiers for a twelve month, at the expiration of which the Portuguese were either to pay the Dey four millions of piasters yearly, or to declare war. By the treaty, American ships have an unmolested right to trade to Portugal. 12th. Spoke an armed ship letter of marque from Liverpool, bound to Philadelphia, out 53 days, she mounted 16 guns, long. 61 west. 16th. Spoke a brig bound to Boston from Guadaloupe, Capt. David Shelburne.
NORFOLK, May 14.
On Monday last arrived here the Schooner Industrious Mary , Capt. Hunter, in 14 days from St. Bartholomews. Capt. Hunter informs, that the English landed and took possession of Point Petre, (Guadaloupe) about the 10th of April, after a fire of 6 hours; they surrendered at discretion; the Mole was in possession of the English on the 21st, and Basseterre surrendered on the 25th April, with little opposition. In consequence of several Americans being found in the Fort Fleur d'Epée , all the Americans at Point Petre were put in confinement.
We understand by a letter from a gentleman at Savannah, that the French have taken the island of St. Mary's from the Spaniards.
The ship Mary , Preble, from this port, to London, is put into Boulogne.
The brig Industry , Blake, from this port, arrived at Gravelend the 6th of March.
CHARLESTON, May 5.
To Citizen Fonsperius, Consul of the French Republic.
The citizens of Charleston conceive themselves under many and great obligations for your very timely interposition and judicious proclamation of exerting your powers to put a stop to the cruel bloodshed, murders and assassinations, which are almost daily committed in our streets by the French seamen who now croud our har-
bour. It is to you citizen, that within a few days past our city has enjoyed some tranquillity, and that the laws of our country have been made to be respected by a foreigner.
A French Descendant.
This day, the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed in January last, to make enquiry into the transactions of the Treasury Department; brought in a report—which was read:—It contains a very lengthy statement of facts. Ordered to be printed.
The Baltimore Daily Advertiser of Tuesday last, contains an association signed by 63 masters and mates of vessels, in which they declare they will not proceed to sea, until they can be assured that the flag of the United States will be respected, and their persons secured.—The reasons for this resolution as stated at large—are the insults and losses they have sustained, and are liable to while the laws of nations are so shamelessly violated by British privateers and men of war. The above association shall appear at large to-morrow.
Arrived at Philadelphia.
Ship Charleston , German, Charleston 14 An English Letter of Marque, of 16 guns, belonging to Liverpool, is arrived in the Delaware: An American brig is also arrived at the Fort, name unknown.
NEW THEATRE.
Mr. Bates's Night. TO-MORROW EVENING, May 23. Will be performed, A COMIC OPERA, called THE DUENNA; OR, The Double Elopement.
Don Jerome, Mr. Finch Don Ferdinand, Mr. Marshall Antonio, Mr. Francis Carlos, Mr. Darley, jun. Lopez, Mr. Blisset Father Paul, Mr. Darley Father Francis, Mr. Warrell Starved Friar, Mr. De Moulin Isaac Mendoza, Mr. Bates Clara, Miss Broadhurst Louisa, Mrs. Warrell Flora, Mrs. Cleveland Margaret, (the Duenna) Mrs. Shaw In the course of the Opera, Mr. Bates will (for that night only) introduce a vocal squeaking grunting rhiming Rhapsody, called
The Learned Pig; OR,
The Fortune-Teller on All Fours. Preceding the Entertainment, a Whimsical Pantomimical PROLOGUE, supposed to be written by Some-Body , addressed to Any-Body , to be heard by Every-Body , and to be delivered in the character of NO-BODY , by Mr. Bates. At the conclusion of which, he will (for that night only)
Leap thro' a Grand Transparent Star, Eight feet high, illuminated with Fire Works.
To which will be added, In two parts, for the first time at this Theatre, the Pantomime of
Robinson Crusoe; OR,
HARLEQUIN FRIDAY.
With the original Music, Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, &c. The Scenery designed and painted by Mr. Milbourne. The Pantomime produced under the direction of Mr. Bates.
Robinson Crusoe, Mr. Whitlock Pierot, Mr. Darley jun. Spaiard, Mr. Cleveland Pantaloön, Mr. De Moulin Clown, Mr. Blisset Capt. of Ship, (with a song) Mr. Darley Harlequin Friday, (for that night only) by Mr. Bates
Columbine, Miss Willems In All the Figs , A Dance of Indian Savages.
At the conclusion of the Entertainment, Mr. Queinet, from the Opera Houle in Paris will dance
Une Entrée Pastorale.
Being his first appearance in this country. Tickets to be had of Mr. Bates, at the corner of South Seventh and Chestnut streets.—Carr's Musical Repository, Market street.—The Office of the Theatre, and of Mr. Franklin, where places may be taken.
On Monday, a Comedy, (never performed here) called, SHE WOULD AND SHE WOULD NOT , or the KIND IMPOSTER . With entertainments for the benefit of Mr. Morris.
Mr. WHITLOCK'S NIGHT on Wednesday the 28th.

ESSENCE For the Tooth-Ache, Prepared and sold by Dr. LEE, Golden-Square, London.
THE public is offered one of the most efficacious and safe medicines, that ever appeared, for that most excruciating pain, the Tooth-Ache—the numerous instances of its happy effects, in relieving the afflicted, have now brought it into universal estimation; it not only relieves the tooth-ache, but is of the utmost service in curing the SCURVY in the Gums, in preventing the disagreeable smell that is produced from unfound teeth, & will occasion a sweet breath; it likewise prevents the teeth from decaying, and will be found a general preserver of the TEETH and GUMS. Sold in Philadelphia only at Poyntell's Stationary Store, No. 21, Second Street. April 24. tuth&3w
Advertisement.
THE relations of Mr. Thomas Curtis, formerly of Ellicott's Upper Mills, and lately of the City of Washington, deceased, are desired to apply and have his affairs settled. City of Washington, April 22, 1794. M. 5 m&th4w
JUST PUBLISHED, BY MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market Street, Price 18 cents, THE
Catechism of Man;
Pointing out from sound principles, and acknowledged facts the Rights and Duties of every Rational Being.
Am I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? Gal. iv. 16 Now all these things happened unto them for examples, and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the earth are come. 1 Cor. xii. May 10 tuth&5w
The Ground Plan OF THE City and Suburbs OF PHILADELPHIA.
TAKEN FROM ACTUAL SURVEY.
IT is with pleasure that the publisher has to inform his subscribers and the public in general, that the plate is now under the hands of the engraver, and in greater forwardness than was at first contemplated. At the same time he begs leave to remind them, that the subscription papers are still open at most of the noted book-stores in the city; and that he hopes from the whole of them to be enabled to form such a respectable catalogue of names, as will do a credit to the work, as well as afford a reasonable encouragement to the undertaker. Those who are desirous of further information are requested to call on Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Market Street. April 14. m&thf
ADVERTISEMENT.
OF the money robbed from the mail near Baltimore, by Doctor Gant, 110 dollars were afterwards sent by an unknown hand, to the Postmaster at Baltimore, who transmitted the same to the General Post Office. The sufferers by that robbery are desired to state the amount of their losses respectively, and transmit the same, with the original letters of their correspondents (where recovered) or other evidence thereof to the General Post Office, before the first day of June next, immediately after which a dividend will be made among the claimants. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Post Master General. Gen. Post Office, April 4, 1794 1aw6w
Treasury Department.
Revenue Office, May 7th, 1794. NOTICE is hereby given, that Proposals will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue, for Ship Timber of the following kinds, suitable for the building of the Frigates authorized by Law. A particular detail of the sizes and proportions will be communicated, on application at the said Office.
White Oak Timber and Plank. 98 Pieces of various Dimensions, including Keels, Floor and Rising Timbers, &c. for a Vessel of 140 or 150 feet Keel. 27,000 Feet of Plank, Scantling, Wall-pieces, Bilge Streaks, Clamps, &c. &c. 200 Logs, for various uses. Pitch Pine. 25,000 Feet of Plank for Decks. 210 Beams, from 42 to 28 feet long, and from 10 by 12 to 15 by 18 inches thro'. 55,000 Locust Treenails, 18, 24 and 30 inches long. 5,000 Feet of Inch and half-inch Cedar Boards. 30,000 Feet of Yellow Pine Boards and Scantling.
Persons willing to supply any part of the above Timber for one Ship, or in proportion for the whole, will make their Proposals accordingly. tuth&3w
MADEIRA, SHERRY, PORT, LISBON, & TENERIFFE. Old Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and West India Rum. Coniac, French and Peach Brandies. Claret and Port Wine of a superior quality in cases. Wine Cyder and Vinegar, in pipes and lhd. Corks in Bales, Havannah Segars in Boxes. Philadelphia Porter, in Casks and Bottles. London do. in do. do. Philadelphia Ale and Beer in do. do. London do. in do. do. and Cyder in barrels and bottles, prepared for exportation or immediate use. FOR SALE BY
Benjamin W. Moris, The corner of Dock and Pear Streets, Where he has provided suitable stores and vaults, for the reception of WINES, &c. Which he proposes to dispose of on commission. Captains of vessels and others supplied with any of the above LIQUORS bottled, and sea stores in general put up. May 9 tuth&2m
Concluding Sales. THE Subscriber having entered into Partnership with Mr. John Bartholomew in the business of Sugar Refining, will dispose of the Remaining Stock on hand CONSISTING OF Silver, Plated, & Japan Wares, Plated Coach & Saddle Furniture, &c. &c. By Wholesale at Prime Cost for Cash. John Dorsey, No. 22, North 3d Street. April 1. tuth&6w
A New Novel. To the LADIES of Philadelphia. This Day is Published by MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market Street, Price, bound, five-eighths of a dollar, sewed in marble paper, half a dollar. Charlotte, a Tale of Truth, IN TWO VOLUMES. By Mrs. ROWSON, of the New Theatre, Philadelphia, Author of Victoria, the Inquisitor, the Fille de Chambre, &c. Of Charlotte, the Reviewers have given the following character. IT may be a Tale of Truth, for it is not unnatural, and it is a tale of real distress.—Charlotte, by the artifice of a teacher, recommended to a school, from humanity rather than a conviction of her integrity, or the regularity of her former conduct, is enticed from her governess, and accompanies a young officer to America.—The marriage ceremony, if not forgotten, is postponed, and Charlotte dies a martyr to the inconstancy of the over, and treachery of his friend.—The situations are artless and affecting—the descriptions natural and pathetic; we should see for Charlotte if such a person ever existed, who for one error scarcely, perhaps, deserved so severe a punishment. If it is a fiction, poetic justice is not, we think, properly distributed. Said Carey has just published, A 2 sheet map of Kentucky compiled by Elisha Barker, price one dollar and two thirds. War Atlas, containing maps of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the United Provinces, the Netherlands, and the West Indies. Price two dollars. Map of New Jersey—Half a dollar. Map of Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia—Price three eighths of a dollar each. April 29. tuth&3w
Books by auction. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at J. Connelly's Auction Store, No. 78, South Front Street, Will be continued the sale of a valuable Collection of BOOKS, Mostly new or in good condition, beginning at No. 157 in the catalogue. They may be seen any day prior to the sale from 10 till 2 o'clock, at No. 26, Spruce Street, where catalogues may be had and commissions received from any persons who cannot attend the sale. May 19 dts
Just Imported, In the Ship Edward, Capt. Crandon, from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz. HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. drw3tawf
The Public are cautioned to beware of counterfeited Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States, and Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America, several of which have appeared in circulation within a few days past; they are a good general imitation of the genuine Bills, but may be distinguished by the following M A R K S.
Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States. ALL that have appeared have the letter F. for their Alphabetical Mark. The Texture of the Paper is thicker and whiter and it takes the ink more freely than the genuine paper. The O. in the word Company is smaller than the M. and other letters of that word, so that a line extended from the top of the O, to touch the top of the M. would extend considerably above the range of the whole word. In the word United the letters are narrower and closer together than the rest of the bill. The i and f in the word promise are not parallel, the f inclining much more forward than the i. The engraving is badly executed, the strokes of all the Letters are stronger and the device in the margin particularly is much coarser and appears darker than in the true bills. Some of the counterfeits bear date in 1791—Whereas the Bank was not in operation till December, and no five dollar bills were issued in that year. Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America. ALL that have appeared have the letter B. for their alphabetical mark. They are printed on a paper nearly similar to that of the counterfeit Five Dollar Notes above described; the engraving is better executed, and they approach nearer to the appearance of the genuine bills. The fine ruled lines through the word Twenty, in the body of the bill, are in number thirteen in the genuine bills, and but twelve in the counterfeits. The word Company is much like the same word in the Five Dollar Bills as described above, the O being less than the M, and others following. There is no stroke to the t in the word North whereas in the genuine bills the stroke is well defined. The letters end in the word Twenty, to the left hand at the bottom, do not come down to the line, but are so cut as to give an irregular appearance to the word, the Tw and the y going below them. The signature J. Nixon, has the appearance of being written with lamb-black and oil, and differs from other inks used in printing the bills and the cashier's signature. It is supposed these forgeries were committed in some of the Southern States, as all the counterfeits that have appeared, have come from thence, and two persons have been apprehended in Virginia, on suspicion of being the author of them. The reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid to any Person or Persons who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the several offenders of the following descriptions or any of them, viz. The person or persons, who manufactured the paper on which the Bills are printed. The person or persons, who engraved the plates. The printer or printers, of the bills. Every person who has acted as a principal in any other way, in the counterfeiting and uttering the said bills. Philadelphia, March 28, 1794. April 22, 1794.
Other counterfeit bills of the Bank of the United States have appeared in circulation. The denomination is of TWENTY DOLLARS, and the alphabetical mark is the letter B. They may be distinguished from the genuine by the following MARKS: The paper of the counterfeits is of a more tender texture and glossier surface than the genuine, and there is no water mark in them. The letter C. in the word Cashier, in the true bills is strongly marked, whereas in the counterfeits, the whole letter is a fine hair stroke, evidently in an unfinished state. The letter a in the word demand, is badly formed and the whole word ill done, and there is no comma at the end of it, as there is in the genuine bills. The marginal device, is much darker in the false, than in the genuine bills owing to the shade strokes being coarser, much nearer together, and consequently much more numerous. This difference strikes the eye at first view. The same reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, will be paid for apprehending, & prosecuting to conviction the several above described Offenders in respect to this, as to the last described bills. THOMAS WILLING, President of the Bank United States. JOHN NIXON, President of the Bank of North America. By order of the Committees of the respective Boards.
TO BE SOLD, A large elegant House, and Lot of Ground, IN an eligible situation,—also a Country Seat within 6 miles of the City, with 9 acres of land, or 42 acres of land and meadow, the House is not exceeded by many in the vicinity of the city, in size, or convenience. For particulars apply to the printer. m&thf
Beef, Pork, and Butter. BEEF, prime and cargo of good quality PORK, prime and cargo of do. BURLINGTON PORK BUTTER, in firkins ALSO, A CARGO OF M A H O G A N Y, Landing at John West's Lumber Yard, near Pool's Bridge, from on board the Fair American, from the Bay of Honduras, and 3000 bushels of Good Wheat, FOR SALE BY JOHN SKYRIN, No. 35, No. Water Street. May 15. dts
Just Published, A one handsome volume, 12mo. Price 3s AND FOR SALE BY JOHN ORMROD, At Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chestnut Street. AN ESSAY ON THE Natural Equality of Men, On the Rights that result from it, and on the Duties which it imposes. To which a MEDAL was adjudged, by the Teylerian Society at Haarlem. Corrected and Enlarged. By WILLIAM LAWRENCE BROWN, D. D. Professor of Moral Philosophy, and the Law of Nature, and of Ecclesiastical History; and Minister of the English Church at Utrecht. Aliquid semper ad communem utilitatem afferendum. CICERO. The First American Edition. THE grand principle of Equality, if rightly understood, is the only basis on which universal justice, sacred order, and perfect freedom, can be firmly built, and permanently secured. The view of it exhibited in this essay, at the same time that it represses the insolence of office, the tyranny of pride, and the outrages of oppression; confirms, in the most forcible manner, the necessity of subordination, and the just demands of lawful authority. So far indeed, from loosening the bands of society, that it maintains inviolate, every natural and every civil distinction, draws more closely every social tie, unites in one harmonious and justly proportioned system, and brings men together on the even ground of the inherent rights of human nature, of reciprocal obligation, and of a common relation to the community. March 18. tuth
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA. In the House of Representatives, DECEMBER 21st, 1793. WHEREAS the Commissioners of public Accounts, have reported, that they cannot proceed to the investigation of the Treasury Accounts, respecting special Indents, without knowing the outstanding amount thereof in circulation:—Therefore, Resolved, That all holders of special Indents be directed, and required, on or before the first day of November next, to deliver the special Indents in their possession to one or other of the Commissioners of the Treasury, who are to give receipts for the same, and to report to the Commissioners on public accounts, on or before the tenth day of November next, the amount by them respectively received, and also to the Legislature, at their meeting in November next, and that all special Indents not rendered into the Treasury as above, on or before the first day of November next, shall be, and the same are hereby barred. Resolved, That public notice of this resolution be given in the several Gazettes in this State, once every three weeks, until the first day of November next. And that the Delegates of this State in the Congress of the United States, be requested to cause this resolution to be published in one or more papers in the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, and that provision will be made for the expenses attending such publication. Ordered, That the resolution be sent to the Senate for their concurrence. By order of the House, JOHN SANFORD DART, C. H. R. In the SENATE, DECEMBER 21st, 1793. Resolved, That this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the foregoing resolutions. Ordered, That the resolutions be sent to the House of Representatives. By order of the Senate, FELIX WARLEY, Clerk. ewtNov.
Stock Brokers Office, No. 16, Wall-street, New-York. THE Subscriber intending to confine himself entirely to the PURCHASE & SALE of STOCKS on COMMISSION, begs leave to offer his services to his friends and others, in the line of a Stock Broker. Those who may please to favor him with their business, may depend upon having it transacted with the utmost fidelity and dispatch. Orders from Philadelphia, Boston, or any other part of the United States, will be strictly attended to. LEONARD BLEECKER, m&thf
PHILADELPHIA: PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, No 3. South Fourth-Street.