Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-01-19 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1362.]
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
LOST,
On the Road between this city and Baltimore, A black leather POCKET-BOOK, Containing sundry papers valuable only to the owner...
For Sale,
Two Convenient BRICK HOUSES, Three stories high, 16 feet front, and 40 feet deep each, and adjoining...
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. SUEZ, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August...
WANTED,
A MECHANIC, to erect Spinning and Weaving Machines by water, such as are used at my manufactory...
Cheap French China.
THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too inmoderate...
FOR SALE,
The fast-sailing Schooner ORION; Seventy tons burthen; fifteen months old; her frame is of the best of white oak...
Excellent pickled Salmon in barrels,
the best of American Mels Beef, and some very excellent Boston manufactured Chocolate.
For Sligo and Killibegs,
The American Ship NANCY, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to
William Bell;
Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens...
FOR SALE,
THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co.
For Sale, or Charter,
The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792...
Philip Nicklin & Co.
Who have for sale on board said vessel, 27 casks of fine yellow paint, 9 boxes and 12 bundles of writing flutes...
And on hand,
TEAS. Imperial, Hyson, and, Souchoong, 40,000 pieces Nankenees of the best quality, 19 tubs Quicksilver...
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches...
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Besse Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania...
NOTICE.
THE Sales of LANDS of the United States, in the North-Western Territory, heretofore advertised in the several public papers...
Washington Lottery.
TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street...
Women's Cloaks.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street, Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Foidick, via London...
Public Notice,
IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I have applied to the judges of the Supreme Court of this state, to supply the deficit in my Title to a lot of ground...
The Elephant,
Now exhibited, was bought for Ten Thousand Dollars. He is 3 years old, 6 feet high, growing to 18 feet.
Paterion Lottery.
FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes...
STATE OF THE WHEEL.
1 Prize of 5000 - - - - - 5000, 1 1000 - - - - - 1000, 1 500 - - - - - 500, 5 200 - - - - - 1000...
Particular Teneriffe Wine.
50 Quarter-casks Particular Teneriffe WINE, Of a superior quality, For Sale by A. Marple & Israel W. Morris...
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting,
For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street.
Boarding and Lodging
May be had at No. 62, Penn-street, in a creditable family
SALT PETRE.
A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street.
Imported from London & Liverpool,
EARTHEN WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted Wine Bottles in hampers Window Glass of all sizes...
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company,
At a meeting of the President and Managers, a dividend of five dollars per share, was declared for the last half year...
TENCH FRANCIS, Treasurer.
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c.
This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foidick, from London, And for SALE by
GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE,
Corner of Walnut and Second-streets, A most capital and extensive Assortment of GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c.
Table with 3 columns: Five kinds, Among which are, Cresses. Rows include: Four Asparagus, Three kinds, Cresses; Twenty-five Beets, Twelve kinds, Onion; Six Broccoli, Fifteen kinds, Radish...
A Square of LOTS,
At the upper end of Frederickburg, beginning opposite to the lower corner of Doctor Wellford's, on Caroline-street...
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to ascertain, whether a certain EDWARD NEVILL, by trade a Stone-Cutter, or Brick-Layer, who quitted Ireland in 1783...
Bank of Pennsylvania,
At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share was declared for the last 6 months...
MRS. GRAT TAN
Respectfully informs her friends, and the public in general, that on Tuesday the 10th day of January, she proposes opening, at No. 39, North Sixth-street,
A Linen and Muslin Warehouse.
Book Mullins, from 6 3/4 to 12 3/4 per yard Jacquet ditto, from 8 3/8 to 9 3/8 per yard Striped ditto, from 7 1/2 to 10 1/2 per yard...
A Quantity of Brandy,
FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds Old Hock, in cases of 40 dozen each...
For Sale,
By George Dechamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels
WM. HOLDERNESSE, No. 76,
HIGH-STREET, Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods...
Clocks and Watches,
LESLIE AND PRICE, No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES...
WM. HAYDON,
Drawing-Master, from London, Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science...
James McAlpin, Taylor,
No. 3, South Fourth-street, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement...

New Theatre.
On FRIDAY EVENING, January 20, Will be presented, A Celebrated PLAY, in three acts, interspersed with songs, called The Mountaineers.
Written by G. Colman, jun. Osavian, Mr. Moreton... The ad act will conclude with A SPANISH FANDANGO, composed by Mr. Francis.
Seeing is Believing. Sir Credule, Captain Nightshade... Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-store.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA! College-Hall. READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining. MR. FENNELL.
THIS EVENING, Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 o'clock, Will be delivered, (FIRST PART) The Prison Scene in the Vicar of Wakefield... Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, jun. at the Library.
A Pointer found. Any person having lost a small POINTER PUPPY about a fortnight since, may have him again by proving property and paying charges.
A Watch Loft. Loft on Monday last, a Silver Watch, makers' names, "Haukhurst and Doulit New-York, 809," on the face.
TO BE SOLD, A PLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. THE citizens of Philadelphia have, at the expense of their friends, in different parts of the United States, been alarmed.
I have long waited to see some one of the people step forward, and propose a plan to the public, which would secure property with less burthen than the present general patrol.
It is presumed, the city police have it in their power to render the city more secure, by ordering doors to be fixed on all private alleys, by directing them to be shut by a certain hour of the night, and by levying a fine from all who neglect or disobey.
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, January 3, concluded. The report of the committee of Ways and Means on the subject of the balances due from individual States to the United States being under consideration.
had any objection to make to the demand, they would then make them. He had no objection to the notice being expressed in as mild terms as possible.
Mr. Livingston said there seemed to be a mistake as to the language of the resolution. If it went no further than a notice, it would not be objectionable.
Mr. Crail then moved and the motion was seconded, to postpone the question until the first Monday in December next. Mr. Gallatin said, there seemed to be three different grounds upon which a postponement was urged.
Why, therefore, said Mr. G. there should be a postponement of three weeks to enable the New-York members to send to their state, he did not know.
The arguments adduced by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Murray) seemed to have weight; that to carry the measure into effect might create confusion.
The gentleman before him (Mr. Williams) said the House would not give them time to make the necessary enquiries. Mr. Thatcher asked what enquiries were necessary?
Mr. Murray said, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Thatcher) had misunderstood him, if he thought he had asserted that certain states would be thrown out of the union if the resolution was entered into.
Mr. Craik rose to make a motion, if in order, to postpone the farther consideration of this question till next session. He wished this, because it would give time for cool deliberation.
Mr. C. thought the state of Delaware, though it had scarcely been mentioned, would be more particularly affected by a payment of the balances in question than any other.
He hoped, therefore, the House would agree that this was not the proper time to make the application in question, and vote for a postponement till next session.
Mr. Isaac Smith said, if he understood the measure, it was to inform the states, that there was such a sum of money due from them against them. There was no threat in the resolution; and if they
Mr. Harper believed that the gentleman who brought forward this amendment, would have been the last to have done so, if he had seen all the mischiefs which would be consequent upon carrying it into effect.
Mr. Williams spoke at some length in favor of his colleague's motion, and Mr. W. Smith laid a few words against it, when it was put and negatived, there being only 20 for it.
Wednesday, January 4. Mr. Dana from Connecticut, a new member, (in place of Mr. Tracy now in the Senate) yesterday took the usual oath and his seat in the House.
Mr. Malbone presented a petition from John Robinson of Newport, merchant, praying for the remission of a penalty incurred on account of due form not being observed in the registering of the ship William of Charleston.
Mr. Swanwick presented a petition from Philip Audibert, late a clerk in the public office of government, but who now from his age is past service, being 65, praying, in consideration of past usefulness, for relief, that he may not sink from a state of ease and content, to that of poverty and distress.
Mr. Swanwick also presented two petitions, one from William Patten, the other from David Miller, formerly grocers in this city, praying for a remission of penalties incurred in having sold wine and spirits by retail without licence.
A reference was denied by a great majority. Mr. Harrington presented a petition of Lucy Clark, praying for payment of money due to her late husband, a director of artillery in the late war.
Mr. Blount moved that the petition of Richard Blackley, with a report thereon which had not been acted upon, be referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Dwight Foster, from the committee of claims, made reports on the petitions of George Marker and wife, Samuel Wilkinson, and Gilbert Deneh, which were against the petitioners.
Mr. Livingston said, as they had lately shown much anxiety about the ideal property of the United States, he thought it was necessary to show some respect to its real property; for this purpose he moved a resolution to the following effect:
Resolved that a committee be appointed to enquire into the title of the United States to lands lying west of Pennsylvania, between the 41st and 42nd degrees of North latitude, lately claimed and sold by the state of Connecticut.
On the Speaker's informing the House that the business which had priority in the orders of the day, was the report of the committee of ways and means on the subject of balances due from individual states to the United States, Mr. Nicholas brought forward a resolution which proposed the seizing of the property vested by the state of New-York in the funds of the United States, for payment of the balance due from that state in the settlement of the commissioners, to the United States.

posed to be taken by the report which had been made was not the best; he thought they were counting opposition, and giving the state of New-York an opportunity of embodying its opposition, so as to make it dangerous to attempt, if it should thereafter be thought necessary, to enforce the payment of the balance in question. He believed the United States had it in their power at present to do themselves justice; but were the United States to lay their hands on the funds of the state of New-York as a security for their debt, there would be nothing left to operate upon the minds of the people of that state, but the justice of the measure, as they would no longer suffer any idea of evading the debt. He could see no objection to this proceeding.
If there was danger of a serious conflict with that state, in order to recover this debt, he for one would chuse to relinquish it altogether; but if they were to pay themselves by laying hold of their flock, he believed that state would acquiesce in the measure, and there would no more be heard of it, which might not be the case if they made a demand, and were to wait for objections or a refusal of payment. From the zeal which had been shown by the gentlemen from New-York on this occasion, he asked if it would be extraordinary if that state should put it out of their power to do themselves justice; and whether when the opposition to the demand should be drawn into a focus, it would not be encreased in its force? He thought there could be no doubt of it.
There was one objection to a proceeding of this kind that might have some weight. It might be laid, for instance, that the state from whence he came, or others, might refuse to pay, after they had distrained upon the funds of New-York for their debt. It might be so. He believed that one of the debtor states could never pay. This was no reason why they should not receive the debt from New-York. They might nevertheless allow so much from the amount as should be equal to the deficiency in the payments of the other states. He thought to adopt this plan would be to avoid any disagreeable conflict which might otherwise take place, and be a means of preserving harmony between that state and the United States. He therefore proposed a resolution to the following effect—which he wished to be committed to the same committee of the whole to which was referred the report of the committee of ways and means on this subject.
Resolved, That the balances due from certain states in the settlement of accounts between individual states and the United States, shall be discharged out of the funds which such states may hold in the public debt of the United States, and that the Secretary of the treasury have directions accordingly.
[To be Continued.]
CONTINUATION OF Late Foreign Intelligence.
We have already published the German and English accounts of the actions of the 19th and 24th October: the following are the French details of the same action—
From the London Courier, Nov. 8.
OFFICIAL DETAILS.
ARMY of the RHINE and MOSELLE.
Extract of a letter from the General in Chief, Moreau to the Executive Directory.
"Upon the 27th of this month the right wing was attacked in the passes of Enfer, St. Pierre, and St. Morgen. The advanced guard was obliged to fall back, but the main body preserved its position. The pass was guarded, and the enemy were unable to block it up."
"I gave orders again to attack the enemy next day. The centre of the army was to support this attack by a detachment which followed the route of the pass of Simonswald."
"Upon the 28th, Prince Charles, who had concentrated his whole army in the neighbourhood of Elzach and Elssingen, attacked the advanced guard of the centre and that of the left. The latter were to fall back upon the army, but that of the centre was under the necessity of making head in its position, in order to protect the return of its detachment in the Simonswald."
"That of the left was to fall back behind the Eltz upon the first attack of Reutzingen, which it occupied by the bridges of Anweiler and Theningen; but the brave general Beaupuis, who had the command of this movement, was killed at the beginning of this action, so that the detachment continued to fight in the bad position which it occupied till new orders could be given, and all their bravery was requisite to prevent them from being driven in by a superiority of force, and numerous artillery."
"After this engagement, in which, fortunately, we did not lose a single piece of artillery, the army preserved its position behind the Eltz; the right at the entrance of the defile of Waldkirk, the left at Riges; but as the Moselle at Theningen was commanded by the heights of Mundingen, I took position five hundred toises behind, defending the mouth of the passage in front by Hagenzingen, the right by the mountains. The loss of the enemy is about five hundred killed and one hundred and fifty made prisoners. The attack of the right wing succeeded, and its advanced guard resumed its position at St. Pierre."
"Upon the 29th the enemy attacked Nimburg. They displayed in artillery, infantry, and cavalry, considerable forces. The heads of their columns were ready to seize the passes at all the other points, had they succeeded in forcing this one; but their efforts were useless, and their attacks, which they continued to repeat with fresh troops from ten o'clock in the morning till late at night, were repelled with the greatest courage. The light artillery especially performed prodigies of valor. The enemy likewise attempted an attack upon the left of the centre of the army, but vigorously repelled by the 10th demi-brigade, they confined themselves to this trial."
"I am retiring towards Huningen. Yesterday the enemy followed us with their artillery; but the rear-guard commanded by Generals Abbatucci and Laboisserie, completely kept them in check."
"Upon the 24th, 25th and 26th, the advanced guards were engaged; we have made a out 700 prisoners."
"Health and respect. (Signed) "MOREAU."
Extract of a letter addressed to the Executive Directory, by the Commander in Chief of the army of the Rhine and Moselle, dated October 30.
"Citizens Directors, "On the 1st of this month the army took the following position:—the left on the Rhine, the right at Kaudern, the centre at Schillingen. I remained there on the second, and it was my intention, if the enemy had not pursued me with their whole army, to have maintained myself there. Their efforts seemed particularly directed against Kaudern and Hiel; and their object was, in opening Ludlingen, to arrive before me at Ainingen, and cut off my retreat to Huningen. I made a vigorous attack the same day on the post at Rhinfeldsen, but their having time to cut down the bridge prevented any good effect resulting from this attack."
"The troops of gen. Ferrino, who were ordered to defend Kaudern and Hiel performed prodigies of valor, and resisted the repeated attacks of the enemy from daybreak till night. I gave orders for their being supported by a post of the general's division, against whom the attack was less vigorous. Gen. Joubert supported the attack from Schillingen to the Rhine."
"Notwithstanding the fatigue of the troops, occasioned by the very bad weather, they repulsed the enemy in every attack, without at all regarding their numbers; and if the situation of the army had permitted to remain upon the right bank of the Rhine we flatter ourselves we should have gained a very brilliant victory. We have taken about 100 prisoners from the enemy, five of whom are officers."
"On the 6th the army took a position at Attingen. On the 7th it passed the Rhine at Huningen; and although the army of the enemy was encamped only a league distant from us, they dared not molest or interrupt us in our passage, which was effected in the greatest order, and covered by generals Abbatucci and Laboisserie."
"Health and respect. (Signed) "MOREAU."
ST. RASBURG, October 24.
Extract of a letter to the minister for foreign affairs, concerning the English envoy.
"You are going to confer with a man whom I well knew at Petersburg, and who is, and always has been, one of the most warm and dangerous enemies of France. It is necessary that you should know him well. I inform you that no person has more knowledge of men and things; that no one knows better how to conceal a secret, and to guess or draw out the secrets of others."
The remainder of the letter contains reflections on his Lordship's character, which we decline inserting.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19, 1797.
A stated meeting of the Philosophical Society will be held at their hall at 6 o'clock this evening.—New members to be elected.
The Senate yesterday elected Samuel Mickle Fox, Kearney Wharton, and Wm. Miller, jun. Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, by an unanimous vote.
HENRY LATIMER, Esq. is re-elected Senator of the United States, by the legislature of the state of Delaware, for six years, commencing the third of March next.
NEW-JERSEY ELECTION.
Total amount of the votes of ten counties, in the state of New-Jersey, for members of the House of Representatives, to serve in the fifth Congress of the United States—viz.,
 McGuire Dayton 5793  Schureman 3937  Sinnickson 3608  Thompson 3654  Imlay 3545  Kitchell 3482  E. Elmer 1953  Linn 1970  Bloomfield 1759 
N. B. This return includes the votes of all the counties in New-Jersey, except the counties of Sussex and Bergen, and one township of the county of Burlington, which have not yet come to hand; but from the best accounts it appears that the votes of these counties will only increase the majorities of the five highest candidates.
A printed copy of the following authentic Document (in the French language,) was yesterday sent to us by a correspondent. [Am. D. Adv.]
"Extract from the register of the deliberations of the commission delegated by the French government to the West-Indies."
"The commission resolve that the captains of French ships of war and privateers, are authorized to seize and to conduct into the ports of the colony, American vessels destined for or sailing from English ports."
"The vessels already taken, or those which may in future be taken, shall remain in the ports of the colony, until it shall be otherwise ordained."
"The 7th of Primate, (27th of November,) in the fifth year of the French Republic, one and indivisible."
"Signed in the register of the Proces Verbeaux. "Le Blanc, President. "Sonthonax, } Commissioners. "Raimond, } "Pascall, Secretary."
"A true copy, according to the secretary general of the commission. "PASCALL."
Extract of a letter from an American residing at the Havanna, dated the 24th of December, 1796.
"The Revenge French privateer has sent in here two American vessels, one of them a brig laden with rice from Charleston for Jamaica."
"Don Juan Procopio de Baffourti Conte Santa Clara, is arrived in quality of governor of this island:—he was formerly governor of Barcelona; his policy is founded on the best principles, and it is expected here that he will act friendly to the Americans."
The following letter was yesterday received via New-York. Havanna, Dec. 24, 1796. Messrs Sperry & Campbell,
Sirs, I am sorry to inform you of our being captured by a French privateer of 10 guns, off Heneaga on the 14th inst. I cannot at present inform you what will be our fate, as I am detained on board as a prisoner, and not suffered to go on shore. Captain Earl was taken on board the privateer, and I suppose sent to the Cape—I pray God you had insurance made, as I wrote by three different opportunities from Jamaica.
The reason given for taking us is, that we were bound from a British port, and showed us their commission, wherein they had orders to take all Americans bound to or from British ports.
The same privateer has sent into this port a brig loaded with rice, bound to Jamaica, which was yesterday condemned, vessel and cargo—I am really afraid it will be our fate. The same privateer captured the next day after taking us, the brig Peggy, belonging to George Peter, and the schooner Betsey, belonging to Dutilh and Wachsmuth—where they have sent them I do not know. I have had a great deal of trouble, owing to the false information, to the captain of the privateer, by one of captain Earl's boys, that there was fifteen thousand dollars in cash on board, which occasioned a complete search for money. I had borrowed of the mate 100 dollars, which they took from me, and left me without a six pence. They also took from the mate 70 dollars. Captain Earl's boy is gone home; his name is —, a son of the man you bought the slaves of. The cargo consists of 36 tierces and 300 bags of coffee, about 90,000 weight, 200 bags of ginger, and some old iron & copper for your account, 70 bags of ginger on account of Jacob Sperry and Co. I would have sent you copies of the invoices, but they have taken all my papers from me; however I hope to get copies of them in a few days (when I get released.) They have plundered me of every thing that is eatable.
JOHN M. IRWIN.
ORIGINAL.
A Gentleman who had lately read a pamphlet entitled "Thomas Paine to George Washington," was reproaching the writer, in presence of a young Lady, for the reflections cast on the illustrious character.—She replied, "When the Age of Reason appeared, Sir, you were not offended with the freedom with which Paine treated JESUS CHRIST; but you are so good a man you cannot bear the least reflection on George Washington." [Vig. Paper.]
By this day's Mail.
NORFOLK, January 9.
This day arrived the brig Eliza, Captain Lot Luce, 85 days from Liverpool. On the 29th Dec. in lat. 36, long. 68, spoke the brig Lucy, Frost, 5 days out from Norfolk, bound to Cadiz, all well.
Yesterday arrived here the schooner Polly, Capt. N. Kirby, in 11 days from the Havanna. Through the goodness of the captain and passengers we are enabled to lay before our readers the following particulars:
That War was proclaimed at the Havanna on the 15th of November; an embargo took place on the 18th, which was not taken off till the 24th of December. A proclamation was issued by the Governor of the Havanna on the 19th of December, ordering all British subjects, not naturalized, to quit the island of Cuba in 8 days; and those who were naturalized, by virtue of the act of toleration, were to be furnished with passports to retire to the cities of Bijaal or Santiago, there to remain till an opportunity offered to ship them off the island.
The following vessels sailed from the Havanna, in company with the schooner Polly, the 28th of December:
 Brig Courtney, Livingston, from Jamaica to Norfolk, (put into the Havanna in distress.)  Schooner Ariel, Weeks, for Philadelphia.  Brig Neptune, Douglas, from Jamaica to Wilmington, (put in there in distress.)  Snow Flora, Corey, for Charleston.  Sloop Nancy, Huntington, for ditto.  Brig Two Brothers, of Wilmington, for ditto.  Brig Sally, Newell, of Murfreesboro', for ditto.  Schooner Barbara, Simon White, of and for Baltimore.  Schooner —, Season, for Boston.  And a Rhode-Island sloop, from Curracoa to Norfolk, failed from the Havanna in company. 
Left at the Havanna,
 Sloop Mercury, Pikes, from Kingston, bound to Philadelphia.  Schooner Harriet, J. Foster, of and bound to Charleston, taking in a cargo.  Brig Harriet, Macaulay, from Baltimore, just arrived.  Snow Nelly, De Shields, just arrived from Baltimore; not permitted to land her cargo. 
Captured and plundered Americans:
 The ship Golden Age, owned by Mr. Moulton, of Philadelphia (who was in her) was captured on her passage from Kingston to Philadelphia, by a French privateer, and sent into the Havanna.  The ship Thomas, Martin, of Charleston, was boarded by a privateer without a commission, plundered of a great number of articles, and carried to St. Iago; she afterwards came to the Havanna. 
Captured British vessels at the Havanna:
 The Bermuda privateer Hawk, taken by a Spanish frigate.  Brig —, Pinkerton, from St. Kitt's, to Belfast.  Brig —, Woolford, from Montserrat to Liverpool (Nova Scotia.)  Ship Minerva, —, from Jamaica to Liverpool (England.) 
BALTIMORE, January 17.
By Mr. Maloy, who went out supercargo of the Ann and Maria, of this port, we learn that the a-
bove vessel was taken on her homeward bound passage from Jamaica, in September last, by a French privateer, and carried into St. Iago, in the island of Cuba, where (the capt. of the privateer having bribed two of the hands to swear she was British property) she and her cargo were both condemned, without even the semblance of a trial; that her cargo was instantly landed, ports knocked into her, and that she was immediately sent on a cruise as a French privateer. It has been so long since Mr. Maloy left St. Iago (upwards of 70 days) that he can give no confirmation or contradiction of the intelligence respecting the capture of our vessels by the Spaniards—but he says, that a number of Americans have been sent into St. Iago by French privateers, all of whom had met the same fate as himself, and that a French nod is Spanish law, in that part of the island.
ALBANY, January 9.
By a letter lately received from Mr. Talbot, agent for the United States, for the purpose of effecting the releasement of American seamen in the West-Indies, to his friend in this state; we learn, that he had visited Barbadoes and Martinico, and had a conference with four British admirals, viz. Hyde Parker, Henry Harvey, H. Carberry Christian, and Charles Morice Pole, Esquires, and correspondence with the two former; the result of which terminated more favorably than was at first expected. Admiral Harvey, commanding all the ships of war stationed among the windward islands, had given the most positive assurances, that he would cause an enquiry to be made, on board all the ships of war, as they returned into port, and that all Americans found on board should be discharged, and that he would give positive orders against all farther impressments of American seamen, and to pay due respect to the protections with which they may be furnished. Mr. Talbot farther informs, that these orders were putting in execution, and that more than sixty had been discharged. He likewise mentions the great mortality of the British forces both by sea and land, in divers parts of the West-Indies; and that orders had arrived to stop all Spanish property; but not to proceed to condemnation until farther orders. He expresses entire confidence in the future conduct of the British government towards America, and that no farther injuries will be committed on our trade or inhabitants.
NEW-YORK, January 17.
In our paper of yesterday, the reader will observe a note at the foot of the article of estimates and duties, of this kind: "More than half the whole revenue of the United States, arising from import and tonnage, is paid by the states of New-York and Pennsylvania."
We with our readers to understand that that note did not originate with the editors of the Minerva. It was copied from another paper, and could have proceeded only from inattention in the publishers. We should not now have noticed the assertion, had not similar ideas fallen from a member of Congress in a late debate on the balances; and did not such assertions frequently occur in the commercial states by way of boasting.
The truth is, more than half the revenue is collected in the ports of Philadelphia and New-York; but the duties are paid by all the states in the Union. Philadelphia imports, not only for her near neighbors, but for all the southern states. New-York imports largely for the southern states, and wholly for her adjacent neighbors. More dry goods are carried from New-York up Connecticut river, than up the Hudson. The consumers on that river, including Connecticut, Hampshire county, in Massachusetts, and part of Vermont and New-Hampshire, amount to almost 400,000 souls, a population equal to that of the whole state of New-York, and the richest people and the most liberal consumers of luxuries, that are in America. Not to mention a large portion of New-Jersey, which are dependent on New-York merchants for supplies.
It is very desirable that the citizens of the American republic should lay aside the little narrow views of local advantages, and think themselves members of one great community. Of what consequence is it whether the duties on goods are paid on this side or the other, of an imaginary line? Is an inhabitant of New-York or Albany, happier or better, because he lives in a state where customs are collected, than the citizens of Newark or Burlington, who are separated from the collecting port by a large river? Americans ought to be ashamed of naming such distinctions. [Minerva.]
COMMUNICATIONS.
Some members of a certain body, have patriotically hinted, that the French directory, ought to make war upon the United States. They have not said indeed, that they will openly join France, should it come to a quarrel; but it is yet to be seen whether they do not mean to prostrate their country before the French directory, by withholding from it the means necessary for an honorable negotiation.
You have seen a cock upon a dung-hill in search of food; with what industry he scratches it, with what earnestness he examines every layer of filth as he turns it over; and how he finds and crows when he finds a grain of half rotten corn to devour—just so your democrats search the dung-hill of philosophy for disorganizing sentiments, and strut and crow on finding one, through their whole chain of newspapers—as if they had just received precious treasure from Mexico.
Plato, a writer in the cause of holy insurrection, would persuade the people, that their government has acted unjustly towards France—and that justice requires they should take a part with France against their own government—and in this patriotic attempt he calls in the aid of an extract from Godwin's Political Justice,—"I have a paramount engagement to the cause of justice and the benefit of the human race. If the action undertaken is what is unjust, fidelity in that undertaking is a crime." This morsel has been copied into the Aurora, and no doubt will make its way good to the Chronicle, the Argus, and the Baltimore Telegraph.

Wants a place, as Wet Nurse, A woman with a good breast of milk, who can be well recommended, for further particulars enquire of the Printer.
Bank of the United States,
December 26th, 1796.
WHEREAS the following described Certificates of Public Debt, credited in the books of the Treasury, and of Stock of the Bank of the United States, were lost with the brig Peggy, John Hyer, master, on her passage to London—Therefore notice is hereby given, that application will be made for others of the same description agreeably to the rules established at the Treasury and Bank of the United States respectively.
CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC DEBT.
Table with columns: Date & No., In whose favor issued, Dollars, Cts. It lists various certificates issued to individuals like Walter Boyd, Francois G. de Tournes, Joseph Lucas, etc.
CERTIFICATES OF BANK STOCK.
Table with columns: Dates & No., In whose favor issued, Dollars, Cts. It lists various certificates issued to individuals like William Barnard, Alexander Blair, Rev. David Bogue, etc.
PROPOSALS, For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES,
On the following Post Roads, will be received until the first day of March next inclusive: 1. From Charleston, S. C. by Jacksonboro' and Coosahatchy, to Savannah, twice a week. Receive the Mail at Charleston every Tuesday and Friday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Savannah the next Friday and Monday, by 8 A. M. Returning, receive the Mail at Savannah every Saturday, by 6, P. M. and Wednesday by 6, A. M. and deliver it at Charleston the next Tuesday and Friday by noon.
Proposals for this route will be received by the post-master at Savannah. 2. From Coosahatchy to Beaufort once a week—Receive the mail at Coosahatchy every Thursday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Beaufort by noon on Friday. Returning, leave Beaufort every Friday by 3, P. M. and arrive at Coosahatchy on Saturday by 8, A. M.
Proposals for carrying the mail on this route will be received by the post-master at Beaufort. Note 1. The Post-master General may alter the times for the arrival and departure of the mails at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed by contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 3. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state the alteration desired and the price he will carry the mail for with and without such alteration.
Note 4. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of April next and to continue until the 30th of September in the year 1800.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post Master General. General Post Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1796.
FOR SALE, At Whitefides' Tea Ware-House,
No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial } Fresh Teas. { Hylon Skin. Hylon } { Bohea } Young Hylon, } { } Dec. 9. } { } 37aw 3m.
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Monday the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms, In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of the same days. In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels. Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday evening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season. For terms, &c., enquire at his house, No. 134, Market-Street. Oct. 17. thbf
CAUTION.
WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from Messrs. Blair M'Clenachan and Patrick Moore, of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M'Clenachan and P. Moore, and from Blair M'Clenachan in his separate capacity; to which, by the laws of the land, all the joint as well as separate property of the said Gentlemen, is, and ought to be, liable. And whereas it is clearly and satisfactorily ascertained, that Mr. Blair M'Clenachan, of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston, his son-in-law, to his daughter, Miss M'Clenachan, and to his son, George M'Clenachan, several large and valuable real estates, as well as considerable personal property, in the city and county of Philadelphia, in the county of Lancaster, in the county of New-Castle in Delaware, and elsewhere, with a view, as it is apprehended, to defeat the Creditors in the recovery of their just debts. This is, therefore, to forewarn all persons whomsoever, against the purchase from the said grantees, or either of them, of any portion of the said real or personal property, as the most vigorous measures will without delay be taken to render the same liable to the just demands of the Creditors. By order of the Creditors. Thomas Fitzsimons, } Philip Nicklin, } Isaac Wharton, } Committee. William M'Murtrie, } Samuel W. Fisher, } Philadelphia, December 17th, 1796. 2oth. $
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE caution introduced into the public prints, warning all persons against purchasing from the grantees of Blair M'Clenachan, any portion of the large, real and personal estates he conveyed away to his son-in-law and to his children was the result of a deliberation had upon the subject by a general and numerous meeting of the creditors as well of Blair M'Clenachan individually. It was no more than an execution of that trust confided in the subscribers by those creditors: a step which it would have been a breach of duty and honor in them to have omitted. The very statement of the fact therefore must dispel the imputation that it was either "precipitate or vindictive." It originated in a desire to secure the property of the debtor as a fund for the payment of his just debts. It was sanctioned by the advice of council as a measure necessary to the safety of the creditors. If the advertisement has been injurious to Mr. M'Clenachan he owes that injury to his own unjustifiable conduct, not to the subscribers who have merely published the truth in terms as mild as the fact would admit, and who mean to investigate in a high court of justice the validity of those purchases of which Mr. M'Clenachan so confidently speaks. The subscribers therefore are bound by a sense of duty to the creditors in general to repeat their caution against purchasing of those grantees or either of them, and to extend the terms of it to a purchase from any other persons (if such there be) to whom Mr. M'Clenachan may have made similar conveyances. (Signed) T. FITZSIMONS, P. NICKLIN, ISAAC WHARTON, WILLIAM M'MURTRIE, SAMUEL W. FISHER. Philad. Dec. 21, 1796. Those printers who have been requested to publish the first CAUTION, are desired to publish this also.
Washington Canal Lottery, No. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-five thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. I. Viz - 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 left drawn } 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each } 1,000 6,000 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars. - 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. Cit of Washington, Feb. 11. 5
For Sale, By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine,
Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30. w&f
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST,
Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the
Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth.
Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. ** He lives in Chestnut-Street, No. 135, above Fourth-Street. November 26. tfs
Twenty Guineas Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantalettes, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 $m2awtf
Horses taken in, For the Winter Season,
And fed on clover hay at the Subscriber's place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road, where good stabling is provided, and great care will be taken of them. William Bell. Nov. 23. mw2wmthf.
SAMUEL RICHARD
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 Malt 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 Bill of 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 RICHARD 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
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. t t f 21
SWANN'S Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary,
Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street. T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous disorders in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favours and recommendation.
He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purpose above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by him, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them. Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience. The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection. N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. th&f.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, A new method of keeping Bill Books,
Adapted for the ease and convenience of merchants in general; but particularly for those who are extensively concerned in trade: exhibiting at one view, all the bills which a merchant may have to receive or pay, in the course of the whole year, for each month separately. And thereby preventing the trouble and inconvenience attendant on the mode now in use, of selecting the bills due in each month from the promiscuous entries of several months. To which is prefixed, A table showing the number of days from any day any month, to the same day in any other month. Philadelphia, printed for and sold by R. CAMPBELL & Co. January 2. tawtf
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Piqua; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort Jefferson; at Greenville; at Pique Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort St. Joseph; at Fort Miamis; at any place from Fort Miamis to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; or at Ouatanian. If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz. One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar. Two pounds of Soap. One pound of Candles. Therations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery.
Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second Street.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY,
For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks. Prizes of 20,000 Dollars 20,000 1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000 1 do. of 5,000 do. 5,000 4 do. of 2,000 do. 8,000 20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000 30 do. of 500 do. 15,000 80 do. of 200 do. 16,000 100 do. of 100 do. 10,000 300 do. of 50 do. 15,000 1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor for of the first drawn no. 500 5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessor of the five last drawn nos. 15,000 9,100 do. of 15 do. 141,000 10,053 Prizes 300,000 10,046 Blanks 300,000 30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, as soon as public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kerpner, William Wiman, Joseph Hiester, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796. Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Patterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. October 7. 2awtf
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new 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&wf
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. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lottery's, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. ** Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mth
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO —No. 119— CHESTNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]