Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-01-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1658.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2, 1793.
[VOLUME XIII.]
For Sale by the Subscriber, 10 bales Baftas, 40 do. Baftas, 11 do. Mamoudy, 17 do. Chintz, 7 do. Tooleery, 2 do. Gosh, 25 do. Maranguees, 3 do. Check Stripes, 1 do. Guzzie, 1 box Diapers, 7 do. Umbrellas, 25 pipes finest particular Madeira Wine, of the vintage 1795. MORDECAI LEWIS.
Imported in the brig Eliza, Capt. HASTIE, from Bourdeaux, Claret in Casks of a very superior quality, White Sauterne Wine in Casks, Olive Oil in barrels of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. Silk do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, Junr. 71, South Wharves. Who has also for Sale, A few qr. Casks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5.
WANTED, A LARGE PARCEL OF Scantling and other Lumber, Suitable for House Building; Also a quantity of Stone & Bricks, I am ready to enter into contracts for the above articles—a reasonable time may be allowed for preparing them; and all shall be paid either in advance, or upon their delivery, as may be agreed on.—Apply to the Subscriber, Houle-Carpenter, Lombard-street, No. 2. John Crean.
THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1798. JUST PUBLISHED By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, fourth second-street—containing An elegant Frontispiece of the Marquis de La Fayette, and his Family, in the castle of Oquith, with an illustration of being an account of the principal events in the public life of the Marquis, with a sketch of the sufferings of himself and his unfortunate family. A complete Almanack—104 ruled pages for memorandums, observations, &c. also, for account of money paid and received for every day in the year—a marketing and other useful tables—general meetings of friends—list of births, deaths, &c.—new country dances, poetry, songs, enigmas, &c. &c. ALSO, The Gentleman's annual Pocket Remembrancer, for 1798—containing an Almanack—104 ruled pages for memorandums and cash account; Duties payable on goods imported into the United States; Customs, &c. stamp duties, to take place after the 1st December; a list of the post towns and cross-roads in the United States; a variety of useful tables, and other interesting matter. W. Y. BIRCH, constantly keeps for sale, a general assortment of Merchants' account Books, and other flat ornamental goods, and makes to order books of any size, and ruled to any pattern. Elegant Maps, on Rollers, and a large Chart of the West-Indies. Hair and leather Trunks—Playing Cards, English and American. Dec. 27.—3s.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 513, corner of Arch and Front streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto fustic small Handkerchiefs Ditto Fustic silk ditto Ditto Pondichery and Madras ditto Ditto Gurras Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankeens, and Few chests best Hylon Tea 40—100 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hds. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. November 28.
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 119 Walnut-street. INFORMS those who with to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1450 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. Nov. 15.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgment for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house.
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may choose. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an inalienable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-street. December 2.
FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and associates therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives. December 20.
THOMAS RANDALL, PRESENTS his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 88, Spruce street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States.—He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24.
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11, Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases } Entitled to Drawback. Medoc wine, in do. do. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for these twenty-five years past, takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at his
Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. Dec. 8.
Canal Lottery---No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at WM. BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street—Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in there, the City of Washington, No. II. and Paterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union. N. B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. November 15.
James & Richard Smith, TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front Street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c. Oct. 27.
NOW LANDING, At South-street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been selected) 80 tons Java Sugar, in casks and bags 10 legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica. 200 hds. Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. November 23.
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Purdie Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, stand and tail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. ** Apprentices Wanted. November 3.
To be Sold, The time of a Negro Boy, About fifteen years of age, has seven years yet to serve; he is an excellent house servant, active and healthy. Enquire of the Printer. December 2.
Wanted, to Hire, A large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 17.
Insurance Company OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for three Directors to have for one year, will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday, the eighth day of January next, at 11 o'clock. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. December 14.
Office of the Insurance Company OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. IN consequence of an application from a number of Proprietors of Stock, made agreeably to the act of incorporation, a general meeting of the Stockholders is particularly requested on Wednesday, the 3rd January next, at 11 o'clock, at the Office of the Company. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. December 26.
Insurance Company of North America. THE Stockholders are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their office on the ninth day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month) for the Election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. EBEN. HAZARD, Sec'y. December 12.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual Election for Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office in Philadelphia, on the second Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. WM. GOVETT, Sec'y. December 7.
Pennsylvania Population Company. THE Shareholders are hereby notified, that an Election of Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office, No. 53, North Fourth street, on Wednesday, the 10th day of January next, at 12 o'clock. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Sec'y. December 16.
Tin Plates, FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth street. December 28.
A House in Burlington for Sale. THE subscriber has a large, convenient two-story brick House, with Stables, Carriage-house, and a well-improved Garden, in the City of Burlington, New-Jersey, which he wishes to SELL. For terms apply at No. 5, South Fourth street, to GEORGE WALKER, Who has also for Sale, Lots in Washington City, Contiguous to the Capitol and to the principal harbour. December 29.
FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street, One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Amongst which are, Gurras Mamoodies Baftas Sannas Guzzies Tanda Coffees Blue Cloths Emerics Palampoor Romall Handkerchiefs Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1.
JUST RECEIVED, (via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz. Belt London mist Pins Galloons and Perrets Common do. do. Worsted Bindings, assorted colours Mackenzie's super-patent white chapel Needles Imperial, Napier, and Nuns Thread No. 6 to 10, regularly assorted Black Edgings Little do. no. 130 to 500, regularly assorted Black and coloured Chines Ribbands Coloured do. Satin and figured do. Black sewing Silks Black Velvet, 1-4 to 1-2 Coloured do. and Twift Velvet & pelon Sattins Silk and cotton Wires French Cambrick Do. do. Ribbands Scotch do. Shirt Moulds and Wires Plain gilt and plated Black brass Feathers Buttons And a complete assortment of Goods, suitable to the present and approaching season, at reduced prices. Dec. 6.
Fresh Raisins. A Small cargo just arrived, and now landing at Chestnut street wharf, from the ship Yarrico, capt. Haskell, consisting of Kegs, Boxes and Jars. A few Jars of excellent Grapes, and sacks of soft shelled Almonds.—Apply to the Master on board, or to Jas. Anthony & Co. December 19.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store on Walnut street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hds. Jamaica do. 3000 pieces of broad Nankeens Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests Quickfitter in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogheads Pencil-Wine in pipes Old red Port Wine in hogheads Said Canvass, assorted, No. 1 to 3 8 cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Mullinets, Ginghams, Thickfets, Corduroys, &c. 200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black quart Bottles Yellow Ocre in casks A quantity of writing Stales, slate Ink Stands, &c. 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE or CHARTER, The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut street Wharf. Nov. 10.
Employment for the Poor. FLAX FOR SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12—back of no. 52, South Fifth street, above Spruce-street. Dec. 22.
All Persons Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing, and those who are indebted to said estate are solicited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. Nov. 29, 1797.
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 500, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 4.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27.
Chocolate and Mustard, of a superior quality, manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; Shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fullians, Shawls, &c, for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, South Front-street, m.&wh.11j. Nov. 27.
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut street, between Second and Third streets, the following articles: Maharagonees Charconna Dorons Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked mullins Gillis Romals Bandannoes Millas & Penafaces Chafia Romals Blue cloth Hair ribbon Mull Mullhankers chiefs Palampoor Patna do. Bananes Opium Lesser Cardamum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. tuths4w November 27.
To Gentlemen who intend spending the Winter in the City. ROOMS TO LET, WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion. Oct. 27.—dtf
NOTICE. To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's and EDWARD FOX's Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY. JACOB BAKER. December 13.
For Sale by the Subscribers, Prime Rice in cask and half tierces, Bondeaux Brandy, Nouvelle Wine, Molasses, Georgia and Carolina Indigo, Ravens Duck and one bag/bead of paint brushes. N. & J. Fraser, No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7.
MUSIC. F. L. LENZ, Teacher of Vocal and instrumental Music, RETURNS his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen, from whom he received a very liberal encouragement since his residence in this city, and respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that, in consequence of the request of some of his friends, he has opened a Musical School at his house in Spruce Street No 174, where he will teach on the Piano forte, Violin &c. &c. He deems it unnecessary to enlarge upon the advantages the learner will derive from an institution of this kind; he will only say, that attention and zeal are much excited in an assembly, where numbers are in pursuit of the same object. His arrangement is such, that an interference of the different Lexes will be avoided. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who cannot make it convenient to attend at his school, he will wait upon at their houses.—Applications will be thankfully received at his house, where his terms and further particulars may be known. Dec. 7.
Alphabetical List of Duties, Payable by law on all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, imported into the United States—latest edition, to be sold by JOHN ORMEROD, no. 41, Chestnut-street. Dec. 16—d
STOLEN Out of the subscriber's office a large blue cloth desk, half worn. The inside of the Gollar is faced partly with scarlet velvet and partly with scarlet cloth, and it has a silver hook and chain as a fastening. A suitable reward will be paid for restoring it. WILLIAM MEREDITH. No. 111 South 3d Street. Dec. 16.
TO BE LET, And possession given the 11th January, The House No. 107, Arch-street, Near the corner of Third street—For further particulars, enquire as above, or at No. 88, Vine Street. December 27.
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1.
Hylon and Young Hylon Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, For Sale, corner of Second and Pine streets. December 26.
Select Subscription Balls. NEW ASSEMBLY ROOM, South Fourth street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets. MR. FRANCIS respectfully informs the subscribers to the above Balls, that the first will be on Tuesday, the 24th of January, 1798. A few names to the Select Subscription Balls will be admitted, by application to Mr. Francis, no. 70, north Eighth street. Terms of subscription—each subscriber to pay Five Dollars, which entitles him to a Gentleman's Ticket, and cards of admission for two Ladies, to each of the four Balls—The Balls to be held every other Tuesday. The number of subscribers to be limited to forty. Subscribers' Tickets will be ready for delivery on Saturday the 30th inst. Mr. Francis's days of teaching for his young pupils are Thursdays and Saturdays from 3 o'clock in the afternoon till 6, and from 6 till 9 for those of a more advanced age. Private tuition either at the Assembly Room, or at his House No. 70 North Eighth Street. N. B. Due notice will be given of Mr. Francis's second Practising Ball. Dec. 26.
NOW LANDING, From on board the ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whitesides & Co. No. 138, Market-street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality, November 29.
English Grammar, The second edition, with improvements, ADAPTED to the different classes of learners; with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. By LINDLEY MURRAY. This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professions in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recited to have seen. Monthly Review, July 1796. This Grammar is, on many accounts entitled to commendatory notice, its materials have been carefully and judiciously selected; its arrangement is distinct and well adapted to the purpose of instruction and its expression is simple, perspicuous and accurate, &c. See the character at large in the Analytical Review, July 1796.
English Exercises, Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. "We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language; and as such, we warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue." Monthly Review, July 1797. The above Books are for sale at JOSEPH & JAMES CRUICKSHANKS book store, No. 87, Market street. December 1.
For Sale, by the Package, For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz. Book and Jacquet Mullins plain stripes, and Checks do. do. Tamboured do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & gentlemen's neck do. Jacquet chintz mullin for home and the West India market, Pullicote and linen handkerchiefs, for do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz shawls. The above goods entitled to drawback on exportation. Also a few scotch cambricks and an assortment of mullin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN's Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6.
This Day is Published, BY Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Ric, and the other Booksellers, Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot. pressed. By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States; exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar.

Marshal's Sales.
United States, } Pennsylvania District.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued out of the District Court of the United States for the Pennsylvania District, to me directed, will be exposed to Public Sale, on Tuesday the second day of January next, at seven o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia, the following tracts and parcels of vacant and unimproved lands situated in the County of Bedford in the State of Pennsylvania—to wit: one tract of land called Ralph Bottom, situated on the waters of Littlecreek, in Bedford township in the same county, bounded by lands of Jacob Buechman, William Deihang, Ralph Brooks and others, containing three hundred and ninety-one acres, one rood, one hundred and thirty-two perches and the usual allowances.
One tract called Newland, situated in Bedford township in the same county, bounded by lands of George Sipes, Monci Dickhang, Nees William Dickhang, John Ruffie and others, containing four hundred and four acres and three quarters, and the usual allowances.
One tract called Hickory Ridge, situated on the waters of Tonoloway creek, in Bedford township in the same county, bounded by lands of Elias Ruiman, Peter Streighs, George Boreman, Monci Dickhang and others, containing four hundred and forty-four acres and ninety-five perches and allowances, &c.
And one tract called Cold Mine, situated on the waters of Tonoloway creek, in Bedford township, in the same county, bounded by lands of William Woods, Peter Swantzler, John McLean, Jacob Boreman, Thomas Logan and others, containing three hundred and seventy acres and fifty-five perches and allowances, &c.
The foregoing tracts are all patented, seized and taken in execution as the property of Philip Reilly, and to be sold by
William Nichols, Marshal.
December 23.
Marshal's Sales.
UNITED STATES, } Pennsylvania District.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued out of the District Court of the United States for the Pennsylvania District, to me directed, will be exposed to sale, on Tuesday the second day of January next, at seven o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia, the following tracts or parcels of vacant and unimproved LAND, situated in the county of Somerset, late county of Bedford, in the State of Pennsylvania, viz—
A certain tract, surveyed in the name of Mary Esleman, containing three hundred and eighty acres and the usual allowances &c. situated on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, and bounded by lands surveyed for Joseph Kirkbride, John Roads, Charles Reinhart, and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of George Campbell, containing four hundred and ten acres and allowance &c. situated on the west side of Allegheny Mountain, on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, formerly Bedford, now Somerset county, and bounded by lands surveyed for Joseph Kirkbride, Mary Esleman, John Rowfer and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Benjamin Lodge, containing four hundred and fourteen acres & three quarters & allowance, &c. situated on the waters of Clear Run, a branch of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for William Gattack, William Skinner, George Campbell and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Richard Williams, containing three hundred and ninety-seven acres and a half and allowance &c. situated on the state road and old road leading from Bedford to Pittsburgh, and on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Jacob Stotler, William Gotam, Samuel Adams and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of William Gattack, containing four hundred and one acres and a half and allowance &c. situated on Clear Run, a branch of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Robert Williams, William Skinner, Benjamin Lodge and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Robert Williams, containing four hundred and two acres and a half and allowance &c. situated on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Jacob Ziglar, Richard Williams, Samuel Adams and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of James Johnson, containing three hundred and ninety-five acres and allowance &c. situated on both sides of the state road, on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Alexander Johnson, Joseph Engle, Conrad Weaver and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Alexander Johnson, containing four hundred and five acres and a half and allowance &c. situated on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for John Lombard, James Johnson, Joseph Engle and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of John Johnson, containing four hundred and eight acres and three quarters and allowance &c. situated on the waters of Stony creek, in Stony creek township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Robert Tuckness, John Shoemaker, Mathias Baker and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of William Campbell, containing four hundred and seventeen acres and a quarter and allowance &c. situated adjoining Jones's road, and a on a large run emptying into Laurel-hill creek, otherwise called the North Fork of Turkey-foot, in Milford township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Joseph Barker, Mathias Goffet, Benjamin Ruble and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Berley Galbreath, containing three hundred and ninety-nine acres and one quarter and allowance, &c. situated on Roaring Run, a small branch of Laurel Hill creek, in Milford township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for John Driver, Moses Parker, Joseph Barker and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of John Barker, containing four hundred and three acres and one quarter and allowance, &c. situated on a large run emptying into Laurel Hill creek about a mile above the falls, in Milford township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Mathias Goffet, William Campbell, Berley Galbreath and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of James Collins, containing four hundred and one acres and one quarter and allowance, &c. situated on Jones's Mill run, a branch of Laurel Hill creek, in Milford township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Robert McConnel, John Hendall, Benjamin Rankin and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Mary Galbreath, containing four hundred and one acres and allowance, &c. situated on Jones's mill run, a branch of Laurel Hill creek, in Milford township, in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Gabriel Hiltner, James Collins, James Campbell and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of James Campbell, containing four hundred and twenty-three acres and one quarter and allowance, &c. situated on the head waters of Shaver's Mill run, and on both sides of the middle road, part in Milford and part in Somerset township in the county aforesaid, and bounded by lands surveyed for Theodore Menninger, William Shaffer, John Scott and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of John Scott, containing four hundred and three acres and three quarters and allowance, &c. situated on the head waters of Shaver's mill run, in Somerset township and Somerset county, late Milford township, Bedford county, and bounded by lands surveyed for William Shaffer, James Campbell, William Scott and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of William Scott, containing three hundred and eighty-nine acres, and one quarter, and allowance, &c. situated on a large run, emptying into Laurel Hill Creek, about a mile above the middle road, in Somerset township, Somerset county, late Milford township, Bedford county, and bounded by lands surveyed for Isabella Galbreath, William Coates, Robert Martin, and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Samuel Hagerman, containing four hundred and thirty-three acres and allowance, &c. situated on both sides of the state road on the waters of Stony creek in Stony creek township, formerly Bedford, now Somerset county, and bounded by lands surveyed for Samuel Hiltner, Cornelius Burns, Jacob Stotler and others.
A certain other tract, surveyed in the name of Francis Walker, containing three hundred and ninety-two acres and a half and allowance, &c. situated on the waters of the waters of the North Fork of Turkey Foot, near the line between Milford and Turkey Foot townships, Somerset county late Bedford county and bounded by lands surveyed for Jesse Brooks, John Brooks, William Biddle and Peter Footman and others.
The foregoing lands are held by warrant of Survey, seized and taken in execution as the property of Philip Reilly.
William Nichols, Marshal.
December 23.
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH,
At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf—
HAVE FOR SALE, 58 Hhds. of Jamaica Rum. Madeira Wine in pipes and hhds. Teneriffe do. in pipes. Old Port do. in hhds. Imperial Tea in quarters and eighths of chests. Sail Canvas, No. 1, to 8. Dimities, Ginghams and Mullines, in packages suitable for the West India market.
Nails assorted. Black quart bottles. Queens ware in hhds. and crates. Yellow ochre dry in cakes;
And at New-York, on board the
ship DIANA, from Liverpool, exported round
as soon as the navigation is open.
Fine Liverpool Salt Coals Spanish Brown Venetian Red Purple Brown Patent white White lead Red lead Colcothar vitriol 160 bundles Sheathing paper Seaming twine.
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter.
A L S O,
Brig AMAZON.
N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to
Nicklin & Griffith.
January 1.
The Subscriber,
Informs those to whom he is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st Dec. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and scrutiny.
JAMES GREENLEAF.
Philadelphia, Jan. 1st 1798.
Bank of North America,
January 1, 1798. AT a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of six per cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives at any time after the 10th inst. By order of the board.
JOHN NIXON, President.
Bank of the United States,
January 18, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share for the last six months. Also an additional dividend of four dollars on each share, arising from surplus profits. Which dividends will be paid to the Stockholders, or their legal representatives, after the 10th inst.
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Bhatt and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various Branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellency of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the State of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can become acquainted with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York.
WILLIAM NELSON.
Dec. 1.
NOTICE.
All persons concerned are hereby notified, that the subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lost certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States. He forwarded them under cover of a letter addressed to John Anstey of London, by the ship Bacchus, capt. George, which left this port in June last for London. But that ship having been captured on her passage and sent to France, the above letter and inclosures have failed in their destination.
Three certificates, viz. Nos. 26325, 26326, 26327, each for four shares, dated January 18, 1797, and issued in the name of Henry Grace, of Tottenham Highgrove, Great Britain.
ZACCHEUS COLLINS.
Philadelphia, November 8.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2.
For the Gazette of the United States.
REFLECTIONS ON MONROE'S VIEW.
No. 1.
I have perused the publication of Mr. Monroe, late minister to the French republic, which he has thought proper to call "a view of the conduct of the executive on the foreign affairs of the United States, connected with the mission of the French republic during the years 1794, 5, 6," and which he has illustrated with his instructions and correspondence and other authentic documents. Having been superceded by the appointment of Mr. Pinckney, the objects of the ex-minister are avowed to be, not merely to vindicate himself, or to retrieve his reputation, from the unfavourable impressions which his dismissal from office may have excited, and to fix a censure on the late President for this act, but principally to prove that the present misunderstanding between the United States and the French republic, and a rupture, should it happen, are attributable not to the directory of the French republic but to our executive, whose policy during the whole of the European war is pronounced by him to be, injurious to our national character and interests, "short sighted and bad." This last is a very serious charge, but is not now for the first time brought forward. It has been the constant pursuit of the French faction in our country to make this impression on the public mind and in every shape it has been at one time or another attempted. That Mr. Monroe whose policy relative to France I am ready to admit has been at variance with the policy of the late President from the commencement of his ministerial functions to the time of his recall; that Mr. Monroe, who it is not denied has been as true to his party as he could have been wished, should return to his native country, and endeavour to revive this antiquated complaint, has excited in me no surprise. Being disbarred by the administration, no alternative remained but to endeavour to stand well with the opposition from whom he had never separated during the whole of his public employment. It will not be pretended to have been possible for him to have served with fidelity the executive and the opposition faction at the same time; and which he served, the documents fully evince. A man cannot at the same time serve God and mammon. This was the difficult position in which the late minister to France was placed, and the obvious course which he should have taken to have dispelled the difficulties was either to have resigned his office and adhered to the policy of his party, or to have abandoned his party and sincerely joined his endeavours in promoting the policy of the executive. He did neither; but remaining in office his views were directed not by the policy of neutrality and independence, with regard to all nations which governed the president, but by a policy which should place our government under the care and protection of France; a policy that would have confided to the generosity of France our claims upon Great Britain and Spain; a policy that degraded this country in the eyes of that republic, as it tended to put the very being of the nation under its power and to reduce us to the humble and helpless condition of Batavia. This is the view which the documents published by Mr. Monroe have presented to my mind, to some of which I shall particularly refer in the course of the observations which they have suggested; from which it will appear that Mr. Monroe ought to have sooner been recalled, and that it was the invariable and sincere endeavour of the executive to preserve the best possible terms with France consistent with the peace and independence of this country.
But let me first enquire upon what principle compatible with an honourable discharge of his duty, a superceded minister is warranted of his own accord in exposing to the foreign nation from whence he has been removed, and to the world, the confidential communications of his own nation? Is it not a violation of the faith upon which he undertook his office? If upon the dismissal of every public minister one consequence is to be, the publication of the most private transactions of the nation, the valuable purposes of diplomatic agents for preserving the peace and promoting the good of society cannot be attained. To attain these, each nation will disclose to its own agents the means which it deems the most advisable to be used relative to its own interests, and for one nation to publish these while all the other nations conceal their own, must place the former upon an unequal and disadvantageous ground with them all. When a public officer quits an office, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, he is not at the same time discharged from all the obligations which had been imposed on him in the course of official duty. If facts or public documents became known to him by reason of his office, in consequence that they should remain undisclosed, his obligations to secrecy continue the same whether he is in or out of office. The knowledge is communicated in the first instance upon an implied promise to observe secrecy until permission shall be granted to divulge. No permission was asked by Mr. Monroe to publish the confidential correspondence between the President of the United States and their minister to France, and in doing this he appears to me to have committed a breach of duty for which he merits a more exemplary punishment than the silent disapprobation of the good and faithful.
What good at this juncture could the publication of these private documents promote? From what motive has the publication proceeded? Was it designed to aid or to embarrass those measures of peace and conciliation with the French republic, which are now in execution? Whatever may have been the motive, I am happy in knowing that if an offence has been committed which deserves to be punished, there is a constitutional mode of obtaining justice to the United States, and of deterring others from similar misbehaviour. To the consideration of the proper authorities, I shall therefore leave this illicit and unjustifiable procedure.
SCIPIO.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
[By capt. Jamelson, in the ship Orono, arrived at Portsmouth, from Liverpool, brought Liverpool papers to Oct. 23.]
LONDON, October 21.
The following statement, relative to admiral Duncan's fleet, and his prizes, is the most correct that has yet appeared:
Every British ship that was in the action of the 11th inst. is safe arrived, either at the Nore or in Yarmouth Roads, excepting the Isis, of 50 guns; but there are no apprehensions for her safety.
The Dutch admiral's ship is arrived at Yarmouth. Five other Dutch line of battle ships are also arrived at Yarmouth, and two in Holsley bay.
The Delf, of 56 guns, has foundered. The Munnikendam frigate, of 44 guns is also lost off the Island of Walcheren, on the coast of Holland, but all her crew are saved.
A lieutenant of the Beaulieu frigate, and 20 of our seamen that had been put on board her, are made prisoners.
The Formidable of 98 guns, is moored off the Texel, with two or three other ships to watch that harbor.
Three Dutch line of battle ships are still out, as only four have entered the Texel, of those that ran away at the beginning of the late action.
It is now said, and we hope the assertion is not unfounded, that only three persons were lost on board the Delf, the Dutch prize which foundered in sight of the English coast.
Admiral lord Duncan landed at Margate yesterday morning, in good health and spirits. He was received with the most heartfelt gratitude, and set off shortly afterwards for Walmer Castle, to dinner.
A subscription was opened yesterday at Lloyd's Coffee-house, for the widows and orphans of those who lost their lives in the late action, and upwards of 600 guineas subscribed in two hours; which, before evening was increased to 1000.
Captain Burges, who commanded the Ardent, and was killed in the late action with the Dutch fleet, was an old and experienced officer, in the naval service. He was brought up under the Admirals Barrington and Rowley, and was wounded in an action last war, in his Majesty's ship the London. He led the Ardent into action in a very gallant and officer-like manner; and although his signal was made twice to engage, he did not think the Ardent close enough, reserving his fire until he was so near that every shot struck the enemy. The Ardent, soon after, was engaged and surrounded by 5 of the enemy's ships, among the number was the Dutch Admiral de Winter's ship. Captain Burges was unfortunately killed when the Ardent was in this situation. By his death the country has lost a valuable officer, of great nautical knowledge and abilities, and from his rectitude of conduct, beloved by his officers and ship's company.
Capt. Burges was succeeded in the command by lieut. John Philips to whose intrepidity and skill in fighting and managing the ship, brought by her captain into the severest brunt of the battle, the greatest praise is due. The admiral seeing her so unequally engaged, gallantly shot in to her assistance.
MILAN, Sept. 30.
Every thing is ready. The military dispositions, the necessary measures for acting on the defensive or offensive, the contingents of troops to be furnished by the different allied powers, an army of 80,000 effective men newly equipped, refreshed by a repose of several months, enflamed by the remembrance of its former triumphs, and impressed with the firm assurance of once more conquering its enemies if they should again dare to try the chance of war. A cavalry well remounted and equipped, the most formidable artillery, served by the most skilful engineers and drawn by 6,000 choice horses. The ramparts of all the strong places covered with cannon, ammunition and provision in abundance; all directed by the genius of Buonaparte, which is always vigilant.
What a picture of peace is this picture, in which nothing is exaggerated, and the details of which afford expectations with respect to the future, as satisfactory to the French Republic, as discouraging to the Austrian power!
LONDON, Oct. 21.
Courier Office, Three o'clock. We stop the press to say, that a French flag of truce appeared off Dover this morning at about 8 o'clock, and was supposed to have a French courier on board.
Yesterday a report prevailed in this city, of the recommencement of hostilities between the Emperor and the French Republic.
lie, in consequence of which the funds declined about one half per cent. We are unable to trace the source of this intelligence.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY—JANUARY 1.
A message was received from the President of the United States, including a report of the Secretary of State, founded upon the resolution of both Houses of the 2d of March 1797, directing the President of the United States to make enquiry of the States of Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina, whether they had ratified the proposed amendments to the Constitution of the United States, respecting the suitability of States; by which report, it appears that information has been received from Connecticut, Maryland and Virginia, that they have ratified the said amendments; that the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania have not ratified them; that the State of South Carolina had not yet determined upon the question; and that no information had yet been received from Kentucky and Tennessee. The Secretary of State adds, that not considering the latter as a State until it was formally admitted as such, he did not transmit the proposition for their consideration until October last.—Ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. Harper from the committee of Ways and Means, to whom was referred the petition of George Curwen Ward, made an unfavourable report to the petitioner, which was concurred in by the House.
Mr. Sprague moved that the petitions of Jonathan Haskell and Abraham Watson, invalid pensioners, (presented on Thursday last) be referred to the Committee of Claims.—Agreed.
Mr. Kittera presented a petition from the merchants and traders of this city, praying that Congress would authorize the erection of Piers in the Delaware at Chester, stating, that there was a willingness, if such a measure were adopted, in the owners of the property, upon which they were to be erected, to cede the fee simple to the United States.—Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. J. Williams from the committee appointed to report by bill or otherwise whether any, and what amendments are necessary to the act for establishing a uniform militia throughout the United States, reported a bill to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia of the United States, which was twice read, and committed for Monday next.
Mr. Dwight Foster from the committee of claims, reported a bill for the relief of Comfort Sands and others, which was twice read, and committed for Friday.
Mr. Van Allen thought the government for some time past had been at a greater expense than necessary in paying, by means of the commissioners of loans, the interest upon the Domestic Debt of the United States. He thought the business might be equally as well done, at a much less expense by either contracting with the banks in the different states, or authorising the collectors of the revenue to pay it. In order to bring the subject under the view of the house he proposed a resolution to the following effect: "Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary in the act making provision for the debt of the United States."—Agreed, and a committee of three appointed.
Mr. Harper, from the committee of ways and means, to whom was referred the estimates of the Secretary of the Treasury, of the 8th ult. of what would be necessary for the services of the year 1798, made a report in part; which stated that former appropriations had proved deficient, and that if a partial appropriation was not made before the regular appropriations were gone into, the public service might suffer.—The deficiencies were stated to be in the Quartermaster's and Indian Departments, &c. in the subsistence of the army, and also in the appropriations for the naval service.—They proposed, however, to defer any appropriation for the latter object, until they received statements on the subject from the proper department. The report also stated that the Secretary of the Treasury had informed the committee, that two awards had been made under the 6th art. of the British treaty against the United States, amounting to 24,021 dollars, which became payable in October last, but which had not yet been paid for want of funds; and that other awards have been, or are soon expected to be made for upwards of 27,000 dollars. The committee, therefore, propose, that the house grant 100,000 dollars for the deficiencies in the appropriations (exclusive of the deficiency in the naval service) and 52,000 dollars to meet the awards under the British treaty. — Committed for to-morrow.
Mr. Harper, from the committee to whom was referred a resolution proposing the appointment of a committee to prepare and report a bill for establishing a uniform system of bankruptcy, made a report containing the reasons which induced the committee to believe it expedient for the house to adopt the resolution. The report having been read a second time, and
Mr. H. moving it to be committed, Mr. Coit said, he believed there was some mistake in this business, as though he was of the committee appointed to consider the subject, he had never heard of this report before; and he did not believe it had been submitted to the committee.
Mr. Harper said it had not. Mr. Nichols wished, then, the report might be re-committed. He was not himself much in favor of the committee's detailing the reasons upon which they acted, as he thought it served to swell their Jour-

nal and Printers' bill without use; but if reasons were to be detailed, he wished they might be the reasons of the committee, and not of the chairman. He was one of the committee, and had heard nothing of this report, before he had now heard it read. Mr. Harper did not know why the gentleman from Virginia had so strong an objection to reasons being given for conduct; if he did not choose to guide his conduct by reason, why object to other gentlemen being indulged with this privilege? As to the manner of making reports by committees, he believed it was usual, when the principle of a report was settled, to leave the manner of making it to the chairman. But the gentleman's objections, he suspected, were not the reasons for the report, but to the report itself, to which they were altogether opposed. For his part, he could see no ground of objection to the report; when the committee determined to recommend the adoption of the resolution, he thought it was more proper and more respectful to the house to report the reasons upon which their opinion was founded, than merely to give an opinion without support; and were these reasons, he asked, never to be presented, except every gentleman on a committee agreed to them? If those gentlemen upon the committee who were in favor of the report would say the reasons now assigned, were not such as they approved, he also would vote for a re-commitment; but, if they were satisfied with them, he could see no reason for re-committing the report, because it did not satisfy gentlemen opposed to the business altogether. Mr. Nicholas said, if he had objected to this report because it did not contain his own reasons, the gentleman from S. Carolina would have had some ground for what he had advanced; but this was not the case - he objected to it because it contained the gentleman's own reasons, and not those of the committee; and though as the gentleman had stated, he was opposed to the report, yet he had a right to expect to be consulted respecting any reasons which were reported by that committee. He was not a little surprised that the gentleman should insist upon his right to assign reasons for that house, when he must recollect upon how many occasions his reasons had failed of producing conviction. He was sure it was not the intention of the committee to give the gentleman a power to pledge them to anything he might choose to write; and he thought it was time to stop this mode of reporting. The house expected committees would report facts; they did not expect their detailed reasons. This had always been the course of business; and if it were to be departed from, and reasons were to be given, they ought to be those of the committee, and not those of its chairman only. Mr. Coit said he was as willing as any gentleman to submit to the opinion of a majority; but he was as unwilling as any man to submit to any act which was not the act of a majority. He thought the gentleman was mistaken, when he said it was the practice of committees to authorize their chairman to make their reports, when once they had agreed to the principle of them. The gentleman, it was true, was much more in the habit of being at the head of committees than he, and was more likely to be acquainted with the usual course of this kind of business; but if it were the practice, he thought it extremely improper. If, indeed, the report had simply been, that the committee were of opinion a bill ought to be reported, no objection could have been made to the chairman's having so reported; but when lengthy reasons were to be given, though they might be very agreeable to the gentleman himself, they might not be so to the committee. It was true, that he was opposed to the report itself, but this was not the ground upon which he now acted. Mr. Gallatin said he was not a member of this committee, and therefore wholly disinterested in the business. The report seemed to be objected to on two grounds; the one, because reasons for the report were given at all; and the other because they were the reasons of the chairman himself, and not of the committee. The first did not strike him as being forcible; he thought it ought to be left to the discretion of a committee whether they will report the reasons for their determination or not. With respect to the latter objection, he agreed altogether with the gentleman from Virginia and Connecticut, and so far from its being the custom for a chairman to report for a committee what reasons he may think proper, he believed he was entirely mistaken. He never knew an instance of the report of a committee being presented to the house, before it was first laid before the committee itself; for though gentlemen be in a minority they ought certainly to be consulted with respect to any reasons which may be stated as influencing the committee, otherwise the reasons of the majority may be placed in the strongest light, and those of the minority cast into the shade. Therefore, if any thing more than a simple resolution were reported, the report should always be laid before the committee, before it be presented to the house. Mr. Thatcher was proceeding to make some observations on the subject; when Mr. Harper said, seeing the business was likely to run into a debate, he would withdraw the report. Which upon Mr. Nicholas's withdrawing his motion for a re-commitment, was allowed. Adjourned.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. Mr. Evans presented two petitions signed by a number of citizens of Montgomery county, praying that a new election district may be formed, and that the place of holding the election may be at Pottstown, which were read and referred to the members from the county.
Mr. Evans presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of Montgomery county, referring to a former petition, and praying a sum of money be granted them for the erection of a bridge over the Manatawny creek, which was read, and referred to a committee of roads and inland navigation. Mr. Vanhorne presented a petition from the Trustees of the Academy at Newton in Bucks county, praying a sum of Money for the endowment of the said institution, which was read and referred to a committee. Mr. Gurney presented a petition from a number of the owners of the land on the Wissahickin road, praying a law may be passed authorizing the Governor to incorporate a company to erect an artificial road, which was read and referred to the committee on the petitions from the citizens of Germantown. Mr. Worrel presented a petition from the Trustees of Lower Dublin Academy praying leave to raise a sufficient sum by way of lottery to finish the buildings, which was read and referred to a committee. Dr. Leib presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Philadelphia county; praying the Governor may be authorized to incorporate a company to erect an artificial road to the twelve mile stone on the Reading Road, similar to several already ordered, which was referred a Committee already appointed. The House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on a bill to authorise Frederick Leister his heirs and assigns to maintain a Dam across Bald Eagle creek in the County of Mifflin. Dr. Leib, in the chair. After some time spent the committee rose and the bill was recommitted. Mr. Hemphill offered a resolution for the continuance of the act for increasing the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court, the President of the circuit Courts, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The report of the Committee on a petition from Mifflin county praying the appointment of a trustee, was read a second time, and agreed to, and a committee was appointed to bring in a bill. The farther report of the committee on unfinished business was read a second time, and the different subjects were referred to committees. Several parts of the report on the Governor's address, which were postponed, were taken up and referred. Dr. Leib laid the following resolution on the table: Resolved, that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill authorizing the commissioners of the county of Philadelphia to keep a record of the roads within the said county. The resolution offered by Mr. Hemphill was called up for a second reading by special order and after considerable debate was postponed till Friday next. Adjourned.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 30. By an arrival at an eastern port, we are favoured with London prints to October 18, from which we select a few articles of consequence. On the 10th of October, a resolution passed the French council of five hundred, expressing from that house Freron and other deputies from Guyanne. [What becomes of the will of the sovereign people?] The councils of France regularly keep the republican sabbath—that is, they suspend their sittings on the first day of each decade—a humble though distant imitation of the christian institution. Of so little value is the right of election held in France, and so omnipotent the powers of the council of five hundred, that since the 18th Fructidor it is become a frequent practice for small numbers of men in the departments, who did not like the late election, to send petitions to that council, requesting them to annul the election . Numbers of these petitions are noted in the late proceedings, and what is evidence of the temper of the council on the subject, the petitions have been referred to a commission: Surely France must be a free country . Fifteen millions have been appropriated by the councils to alleviate the distresses in the departments desolated by war, fire, inundation, hail, and epidemic disorders among cattle. Price of wheat, London, Oct. 18th, 55/6 bread 9 3/4.
The directors of the bank of England gave notice Sept. 28, that dollars stamped at the Tower, would be received at the bank and cash paid for them at the rate of 4/9 each, until Oct. 31, after which they would not be current at the bank. Sir Benjamin Hammet, elected mayor of London, excused himself from serving on account of ill health. The court of common council voted to excuse him on condition of his paying one thousand pounds. PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) Dec. 23. The general court rose on Thursday last. The next session is to be held at Hopkinton. The frigate Crescent is expected, will sail in a few days.
Lodgings Wanted, Furnished or unfurnished for a Gentleman, Lady and servant—two or three genteel Rooms and a Garret; situated South of Market Street—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 29. FOR SALE, Several fonts of Types—half worn. Including Long Primer, about 400 weight, in good condition, and would answer the purpose of a country printer as well as new. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 30.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 2.
Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1798. SIR, I have the honour to enclose herewith an account of the quantity of flour shipped at this port for exportation in the year 1797, and am with great respect, Sir, your obedient humble servant, JAMES READ. His Excellency THOMAS MIFFLIN, Governor of Pennsylvania. Account of the flour shipped at the port of Philadelphia in the year 1797. Shipped in January 100 February 11430 265 March 14728 69 April 22392 141 May 18162 679 June 14352 30 July 12273 133 August 8830 284 September 5049 106 October 5135 November 16681 10 December 7998 15 In all, 136330 1732 bbls. JAMES READ, Inspector. Philadelphia 1st January, 1798. His Excellency Governor Mifflin.
By this day's Mail.
LA FAYETTE. General La Fayette and his companions in suffering did not quit the prison of Olmutz till the 19th of September. They were escorted by a guard of dragoons to the Austrian frontier, after which a major had directions to accompany them as far as Hamburg and to see them to the house of M c Partlin, the late American consul, from whom he is to receive a note of their safe arrival. On this occasion, the Baron de Thugut wrote a letter to the Austrian minister at Hamburg, in which he makes use of these words: "Inform Mr. Parith, that it is not at the request of the directory that his imperial Majesty has given liberty to M c La Fayette; it was his wish to give this mark of his good will and friendship to the United States of America, on the application which they had made in his favor, and to show them how much he desired to comply with their wishes." &c. &c. This information was officially communicated to Mr. Parith.
The Pacha of Jannina, or Janina, in Greece, has declared himself in favour of France, and caused the tree of liberty to be planted with great solemnity. Lord Malmesbury has gone to Bath for his health. The idea that Gen. Hoche was poisoned still exists at Paris. Previous to interment his heart was taken out and conveyed to Paris. Camille Jourdan has arrived in Switzerland. The club called the constitutional circle held in the faubourgs Antoine, has been shut up by the minister of police. An order has been sent to Brecht to dismantle the ships of the line in that port. Letters from Tunis, of August 17, mention that the plague was very mortal in that city—500 died in less than 8 days.
The Spanish minister of marine is authorized to take 400 quintals powder from the magazines of the French republic. An article from Havre states, that as commerce is carried on only by speculation and it is impossible to know the real situation of things, the merchants have suspended business—money is withdrawn daily from circulation and concealed.
ERRATAS and OMISSIONS In the account signed "A friend to laws and freedom." After "willing" instead of contributions read "contributors." After "revenue" &c. instead of resource read "reconcile." After "ships lost by captures, &c." read "to be paid the owners." In note 1, after the words "that as two countries may each benefit" read "by the exchange of their surplus produce, &c." In note 8, after "promised to take care of this boy himself" &c. instead of astonished read "admonished." In the third credit for ton read "gun." After the account, the note applicable to a war with any other nation instead of Great Britain, and opposite to the credits beginning with the 4th, insert—Distressing to our enemies, but not productive of any lasting benefit whatever to the U. States. The following note on the cr. side was omitted— "To form a judgment on the same unfortunate event occurring with any other nation, deduct the few possible advantages herein stated as resulting to the United States, and a tolerably just result will appear. In any other contest we could get nothing except with Spain and Portugal, whom we could certainly distress, but not so as to derive any national benefit to ourselves."
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The Communication of "A Republican" is received. Whatever field for comment his subject may afford, the unskillful manner in which he has taken up the controversy, would produce an effect the reverse of what he may probably have calculated on. The reflection of a "Female Reader," on the commencement of the New Year, shall have a place to-morrow.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
New-York, January 1. ARRIVED. DAYS. Brig Lovely Lafs , —————, Boston 13 List of American captured ships in the port of Nantes, September 20. Ship Onida, of and from New-York to London, tried and condemned at the tribunal of commerce, second trial hourly expected. Ship Brisée, Breath, of and from New-York to Amsterdam, tried and condemned at the tribunal of commerce, second trial hourly expected. Ship Confederacy, Jenks, of New-York from India, to Hambro, tried and condemned at the tribunal of commerce; appealed to the tribunal of department. Ship Rainbow, Smith, of and from Charleston to London, condemned at the tribunal of commerce and tribunal of department, and cargo sold. Brig Catherine, Cazeneau, of Newburyport, from Virginia to Rotterdam, tried and condemned at the tribunal of commerce, second trial hourly expected. Brig Mary, Curtis, from Marblehead to Lisbon, with fish, upon interrogation of the American consul found his papers false, and committed him as a prisoner of war. Ship Light Horse, Huff, of New-York, from Bristol to New-York, lying at Pembuff, 30 miles from Nantes, not tried, but hourly expected. Ship Mercury, Leoun, of Philadelphia, from Norfolk to Bremen, cargo discharged, to-baccu, not yet tried, but hourly expected. Ship Bacchus, George, of and from Philadelphia to London, lying at Pembuff, not yet tried, hourly expected. Ship Charlotte, Lindsey, of and from Charleston to Bremen, lying at Pembuff, not yet tried hourly expected. Brig Juno, Walker, of and from Portsmouth, N. H. to Hambro, lying at Pembuff, cargo rice and coffee, discharged, not yet tried. Brig Mary, Holmes, of and from Boston to Naples, not tried, hourly expected. Schooner Sally, Russel, of and from Salem to Bilboa, cargo discharged of fish, not tried, hourly expected. Ship Eunice, Searl of Falmouth, Mass. from Liverpool to Philadelphia, cargo dry goods discharged, not yet tried, hourly expected. Ship Columbia, Lathrop, from New-York to Hambro, belonging to Norwich, coffee, sugar, &c. cargo discharged, not yet tried. Brig Mary, Choate, from New-York to Havre-de-Grace, lying at Pembuff, not yet tried, hourly expected. Brig American Hero, McDougall, of and from New-York to Cadiz, cargo rice and flour discharged. A. M c DOUGALL.
N. B. All the vessels condemned are discharged of their cargoes stripped and laid up, captains and crews on shore. Portsmouth, December 23. The ship Orono , Capt. Jameson, arrived here from Liverpool, which place he left Oct. 23. For NEWS by this arrival see our foreign head.—In a heavy gale, Nov. 2d lost her fore-top-mast, and sprung her main-top-mast. Was blown off this coast twice. Oct. 29, about lat. 50, long. 17, the ship 3 masts, T. Wood, master, out 31 days from Wilfcastel, bound to White-Haven—all well. Dec. 12, thirteen leagues off Halifax, spoke a brig from Canada, bound to Boston, out 14 days, could not learn her name. Dec. 15, off Cape St. Mary's, spoke the fchr. Grey Hound , capt. Green, from Halifax, bound to Portland, out 4 days, with a number of American passengers on board, who had had their vessels taken and carried into Halifax and condemned; and who informed that American vessels were taken, sent in, and condemned daily by the English. A number were then under adjudication there. Dec. 16 about lat. 43, long. 60, spoke the ship John Jay , capt. Cazneau, from Batavia, out 5 months bound to Boston, all well. Came passengers in the Orono , Messrs. Treat, Teddill and Farren.
NEW THEATRE. TO-MORROW EVENING, JANUARY 3. Will be presented the favorite TRAGEDY of THE REVENGE. Don Alonzo, Mr. Moreton—Don Carlos, Mr. Fox—Don Alvarez, Mr. Warren—Don Manuel, Mr. Warrel, jun.—Zanga, Mr. Farnel—(being his first appearance here these three years) Leonora, Mrs. Merry—Isabella, Miss E. T. Langridge. To which will be added, the Comic Opera of THE ROMP. Box, one Dollar; Pr. three quarters of a Dollar; and Gallery, half a Dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtain rise precisely at six o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 4 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance. Tickets to be had at H. and Rice's book-store, No. 50 Market-Street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. PIVAT RESPUBLICA! The new Comedy of the Care for the Heart Ache , which was received with the most distinguished and flattering bursts of applause, will be repeated on Friday; and those Ladies and Gentlemen who were disappointed of places in the Boxes at the last representation of Wives as they were , are respectfully acquainted that it will be performed on Saturday—after which it must necessarily be laid aside on account of new pieces in preparation. MRS. GRATTAN, RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that necessity obliges her to make this effort for the maintenance of her infant family; for them Mrs. G. solicits the support and patronage of a generous public, at her SECOND CONCERT, which will be this evening, 2d January, at Mr. Richard's.
POST-OFFICE.
Philadelphia, Jan. 2. Letters for the British Packet the Princess Charlotte , for Falmouth, will be received at this Office until to-morrow noon. N. B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid. The Gentlemen who were requested to obtain signatures in the several wards, &c. to the petition addressed to the Select and Common Councils, on the subject of watering the city from a grand Reservoir, will be pleased to have their interesting trust completed against next Wednesday afternoon; when messengers will wait on them for the purpose. SAM. MAGAW, Chairman of a Meeting of Citizens. January 2. Will be Sold, On Tuesday the 10th day of January inst. at 7 o'clock in the Evening at the Merchants' Coffee House, the following described tracts of land—viz. Seven contiguous tracts of land, situate on the waters of Little Equinunk creek, in the county of Northampton, surveyed on warrants dated respectively the 9th day of October, 1776, and patented in the year 1773. A L S O, Fifteen thousand acres of land situate in Union, Springfield and Shirley townships in Huntingdon county—Particulars of which may be known by applying to Charles Eddy, No. 4, North Eighth Street. Peter Benjon, Auctioneer. Jan. 2. dittoh. 60 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 22 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, midleg well proportioned; he has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth stand very far apart; there were one or two with him—I cannot rightly describe the cloaths he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of kersey trowsers, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jerseys. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me. JOHN MOORE, Living in Still Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2. 6tazaw Ran away the 25th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 5 feet 3 or 6 inches high, of a yellow complexion; when spoke to and called by his name he has a quick sharp look out of his eyes and shows the white of them very much; has taken all his clothes with him, which are a new kersey great coat, a grey broad cloth and close bodied coat, a striped v. l. n. knickers breeches, silk stockings and ruffled shirts, and a number of other clothes. The said Negro understands farming, and is a good shoemaker and carpenter; he can read and write tolerably well—it is likely he may forge a pass. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that I get him, shall have Thirty Dollars reward, paid by the subscriber. SUSANNAH MERRICK, living in Still Pond, Maryland. N. B. The above Negro is 29 years old. January 2. 6t
Bank of North America.
The Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 8th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. December 11. dittoh

PROPOSALS
FOR CARRYING THE PUBLIC MAILS on the following Post Roads will be received at the General Post Office until the 14th day of February next inclusive.
PENNSYLVANIA, &c.
1. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, New Castle, Cantwell's bridge, Duck creek, Dover, Fredericks, Milford, Cloughs, Dagsborough, Traps, Snowhill, Horntown and Accomac court house to Northampton court house three times a week. April 1 to November 15. Leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house on Thursday, Saturday and Monday at 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Northampton court house every Friday, Monday and Wednesday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 P.M.
November 15 to April 1. Leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house on Thursday, Monday and Wednesday at 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Northampton court house every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
2. From Northampton court house to Norfolk three times a week. April 1 to November 15. Leave Northampton court house every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Norfolk at 12 hours. Returning. Leave Norfolk every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 2 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house at twenty four hours.
November 15 to April 1. Leave Northampton court house every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 A.M. and arrive at Norfolk at 24 hours. Returning. Leave Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house at 24 hours.
PENNSYLVANIA & MARYLAND.
3. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Middletown, Warwick and Georgetown cross roads to Cheltenham three times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday by 9 P.M. and arrive at Cheltenham the next day by 8 P.M. Returning. Leave Cheltenham every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 9 P.M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 8 P.M.
November 1 to May 1. Leave Philadelphia every Monday and Friday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Cheltenham on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 P.M. Returning. Leave Cheltenham every Monday and Friday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 P.M.
MARYLAND.
4. From Cheltenham by Centerville, Eastern, Newmarket, Vienna, Salisbury, Snowhill and Princess Ann to Salisbury once a week. Receive the mail at Cheltenham every Wednesday at 7 A.M. arrive at Eastern by 1 P.M. and at Princess Ann by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Princess Ann on Saturday by 10 A.M. arrive at Eastern on the next day or Monday by 6 P.M. Leave Eastern on Tuesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Cheltenham on the next day by 4 P.M.
5. From Harford by Bel Air to the Black horse once a week. Leave Harford every Tuesday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Black horse by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Black horse on Wednesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Harford on the next day by 9 A.M.
PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND and VIRGINIA.
6. From Baltimore by Black horse to Yorktown Pa. once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday by 4 P.M. and arrive at Black horse on Saturday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown by 8 P.M. Returning. Leave Yorktown every Tuesday by 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore on Friday noon.
7. From Yorktown by Hanover, Peterburg, Tazewell and Fredericksburg to Leesburg once a week. Leave Yorktown every Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday by 5 P.M. and arrive at Leesburg on Wednesday by 2 P.M. Returning. Leave Leesburg every Friday at noon, and arrive at Yorktown by 6 P.M. on Sunday.
8. From Yorktown by Abbot's Run, Gettysburg, Fairfield, Elizabethtown, Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg and Strasburg to Woodstock once a week. Leave Yorktown every Sunday by noon, arrive at Martinsburg on Tuesday by 11 A.M. Leave Martinsburg on Tuesday noon and arrive at Woodstock on Wednesday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Woodstock on Thursday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Martinsburg on Friday by 11 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown on Sunday by 11 A.M.
9. From Pittsburgh by Canenburgh, Washington, War, Liberty and Wheeling to the mouth of Fishing creek once a week (contract for one year only). Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Fishing creek on Sunday at 9 A.M. Returning. Leave Fishing creek on Wednesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Pittsburgh on Friday at 8 A.M.
10. From Washington by Brownsville and Union to Morgantown once a week. Leave Union every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Washington by 6 P.M. Leave Washington on Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Morgantown on Sunday at 6 P.M. Leave Morgantown on Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Union by 3 P.M.
11. From Baltimore by Fredericksburg, Elizabethtown, Greenacres and Chambersburg to Shipensburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday by 11 A.M. and arrive at Fredericksburg on Saturday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Elizabethtown in the evening, and at Shipensburg on Monday by 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Shipensburg every Tuesday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Elizabethtown at 8 P.M. and at Fredericksburg on Wednesday noon, and at Baltimore on Thursday by 5 P.M.
MARYLAND.
12. From Elizabethtown by Hancock and Oldtown to Cumberland once a week. Leave Cumberland every Saturday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Elizabethtown on Monday by 8 A.M. Returning. Leave Elizabethtown every Monday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Cumberland on Tuesday by 6 P.M.
13. From Baltimore to Annapolis once a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 3 P.M. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P.M.
14. From Baltimore by Annapolis, Queen Anne's, Upper Marlborough, Piscataway, Port Tobacco, Leonardtown, Newport and Chaptico to Leonardtown once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 3 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon, arrive at Piscataway by 6 P.M. and arrive at Leonardtown every Monday forenoon by 9 o'clock. Returning. Leave Leonardtown every Monday at 3 P.M. and arrive at Piscataway on Tuesday by 6 P.M. and arrive at Upper Marlborough on Wednesday by 11 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 6 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Thursday by 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P.M.
15. From Annapolis by Lower Marlborough, Huntingdon and Calvert court house to St. Leonard once a week. Leave Annapolis every Saturday at 9 A.M. and arrive at St. Leonard on Monday by 3 P.M. Returning. Leave St. Leonard every Monday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Annapolis the next Saturday by 6 A.M.
16. From Bladensburg by Upper Marlborough to Nottingham once a week. Leave Bladensburg every Saturday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Nottingham on Monday by 3 P.M. Returning. Leave Nottingham every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Bladensburg on Monday by 3 P.M.
Nottingham, Lower Marlborough, Aquasco, B.N. and St. Charles to Chaptico once a week. Leave Bladensburg every Saturday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon and at Lower Marlborough on Monday by 5 P.M. and at Chaptico by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Chaptico every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Bladensburg on Saturday at 6 A.M.
17. From Georgetown by Montgomery court house to Fredericksburg once a week. Leave Georgetown every Friday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Fredericksburg on Thursday by 5 A.M. Returning. Leave Fredericksburg every Thursday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Georgetown by 6 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
18. From Woodstock by Newmarket, Rockingham court house, Staunton, Lexington and Fincastle to Big Lick once a week. Leave Woodstock every Thursday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Staunton on Friday at 1 P.M. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Big Lick on Sunday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Big Lick on Sunday by 11 A.M. and arrive at Staunton every Tuesday by 11 A.M. Leave Staunton by 12 o'clock noon and arrive at Woodstock on Wednesday by 5 P.M.
19. From Big Lick by Montgomery court house and Wythe court house to Abingdon once a week. Leave Big Lick every Sunday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Wythe court house on Tuesday at 2 P.M. and at Abingdon on Wednesday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Abingdon every Thursday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Wythe court house on Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Big Lick on Sunday by 11 A.M.
TENNESSEE.
20. From Abingdon, Vir. by Jonesborough, Greeneville, Moffat's store and Jefferson court house to Knoxville once a week. Leave Abingdon every Thursday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Moffat's store on Saturday by 8 A.M. Leave Moffat's by 9 A.M. and arrive at Knoxville on Sunday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Knoxville every Sunday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Moffat's on Monday by 3 P.M. Leave Moffat's on Monday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Abingdon on Wednesday by 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
21. From Winchester by Romney to Moorfields once a week. Leave Winchester every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Moorfield on Friday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Moorfield every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 6 P.M.
22. From Alexandria by Centerville, Leesburg and Shepherdstown to Martinsburg once a week. Leave Alexandria every Wednesday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Martinsburg on Friday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Martinsburg every Friday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Alexandria on Monday by 7 A.M.
23. From Fredericksburg by Port Royal, Laytons, Tappahannock, Urbanna and Gloucester court house to Yorktown once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Tappahannock at noon and arrive at Yorktown on Saturday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Yorktown every Saturday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Tappahannock the next Monday noon and arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
24. From Tappahannock by Richmond court house, Wicwasic, Kinross, Farnham church and Northumberland court house to Lancaster court house once a week. Leave Tappahannock every Thursday noon and arrive at Lancaster court house on Saturday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Lancaster court house every Saturday by 1 P.M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 11 A.M.
25. From Fredericksburg by Culpeper court house to Orange, h. to Charlottesville once a week. Leave Fredericksburg every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Charlottesville on Saturday at 8 P.M. and arrive at Fredericksburg on Tuesday by 6 A.M.
26. From Richmond by Goochland court house, Columbia and Charlottesville to Staunton once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Charlottesville by noon and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Staunton on Saturday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Charlottesville by 7 P.M. and arrive at Richmond the next Tuesday by 9 A.M.
27. From Staunton by Bath court house and Sweet Springs to Greenbrier court house once a week. Leave Staunton every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Greenbrier court house on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Greenbrier court house every Monday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Staunton on Thursday by 8 P.M.
28. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New-Market, Amherst court house, Cabell'sburg, and Maddison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Thursday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Lynchburg every Tuesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 10 A.M.
29. From Richmond by Hanover, Aylett's and Tappahannock once a week or if carried in bags as often as they shall run. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Aylett's at 3 P.M. and at Tappahannock on Thursday at 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Tappahannock on Monday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 5 P.M.
30. From Richmond by Hopkins, Powhatan court house, Cumberland court house, Prince Edward court house and Lynchburg to New-London once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Prince Edward on Wednesday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Friday at 8 A.M. and at New-London by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave New-London every Friday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Lynchburg by 5 P.M. and arrive at Prince Edward on Saturday by 4 P.M. and arrive at Richmond on Monday by 4 P.M.
31. From New-London by Liberty to Fincastle once a week. Leave New-London every Friday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Fincastle on Monday at 5 A.M. and arrive at New-London on Tuesday noon. Leave Liberty every two weeks.
32. From Liberty by Rocky Mount to Martinsville once a week. Leave Liberty every other Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Martinsville on Sunday by 6 P.M. Leave Martinsville on Monday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Liberty on Tuesday by 6 P.M.
33. From Prince Edward court house by Charlotte court house to Halifax court house once a week. Leave Prince Edward court house every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax court house on Friday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Halifax court house on Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Prince Edward court house on Saturday by 6 P.M.
VIRGINIA and NORTH-CAROLINA.
34. From Halifax court house by Halifax old town, Caswell, Martinville, Patrick court house, Upper Saur, Germantown and Bethania to Salem once a week. Leave Halifax court house every other Friday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Salem the next Monday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Salem every other Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax court house on Friday by 10 A.M.
35. From Harris's by Hicks's ford to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harris's every Wednesday and Saturday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Halifax by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Halifax every Thursday and Sunday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Harris's by 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
36. From Smithfield by Southampton court house to Hicks's ford once a week. Leave Hicks's ford every other Friday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Smithfield every other Sunday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Hicks's ford on Monday by 3 P.M.
37. From Gadsden by Gadsden, St. Tammany's, Mecklenburg and Lunenburg court houses and Edmundsboro to Gadsden once a week. Leave Gadsden every Wednesday at 10 A.M. and return the next Saturday by 4 P.M. waiting at each Post-Office a hours after delivery of the mail.
VIRGINIA & NORTH-CAROLINA.
38. From Suffolk by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern once a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday at noon, arrive at Edenton on Tuesday at 1 P.M. and at Plymouth on Wednesday by 6 A.M. and at Newbern on Thursday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Newbern every Friday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Suffolk on Monday by 9 A.M.
NORTH-CAROLINA.
39. From Edenton by Hertford, Nixon, Elizabeth city, and Jacksonville to Indian-town once a week. Leave Edenton every Wednesday by 1 P.M. and arrive at Indian-town on Thursday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Indian-town every Tuesday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday at 11 A.M.
40. From Halifax by Northampton court house, Princeton, Murfreesborough, Winton and Windsor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday by 3 P.M. Leave Edenton on Wednesday by 6 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 11 A.M.
41. From Halifax by Scotland, Hogton, Williamston and Daily's to Plymouth once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Plymouth on Wednesday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M.
42. From Halifax by Tarboro' and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M.
43. From Halifax by Warrenton, Williamsbrough, Oxford, Hillsborough, Martinville, Salem, Lexington, Salisbury and Stateville to Charlotte and from Charlotte by Cabaniss court house to Salisbury, and from thence by the same route to Halifax, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Warrenton by 7 P.M. and arrive at Hillsborough on Wednesday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Salisbury on Saturday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Charlotte on Monday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Charlotte on Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Halifax on Tuesday by 10 A.M.
44. From Hillsborough by Mount Tizah, Person court house, Leesburg, Caldwell court house and Rockingham court house to Germantown once a week. Leave Hillsborough every other Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Germantown on Saturday at 4 P.M. Leave Germantown every other Sunday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Hillsborough on Tuesday at 4 P.M.
45. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford, Wilkes, Morganton and Rutherford to Spartanburg in S. C. once in two weeks. Leave Salem every other Sunday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Spartanburg on Wednesday at 5 P.M. Leave Spartanburg every other Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Salem the next Monday at 6 P.M.
46. From Loupburg by Nash court house to Tarborough once a week. Leave Tarborough every Friday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Loupburg by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Loupburg every other Saturday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Tarborough by 6 P.M.
47. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesborough, and Kingstree to Newbern once in two weeks. Leave Raleigh every other Tuesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Newbern the next Friday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Newbern every other Friday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 6 P.M.
48. From Raleigh by Chapel Hill to Hillsborough, and from Hillsborough by Chapel Hill and Chatham court house to Raleigh, once a week. To wait two hours at Chatham court house. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Hillsborough by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Hillsborough every Wednesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 10 A.M.
49. From Fayetteville by Elizabethton, Belaford and Springfield to Wilmington, and from Wilmington by S. Washington, Safford and Sampson court house to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 5 P.M.
50. From Fayetteville by Alford and Randolph court house to Salisbury, and from Salisbury by Montgomery court house, Anson court house and Richmond court house to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday by 9 A.M. Leave Salisbury every Tuesday noon and arrive at Fayetteville on Friday by 6 P.M.
51. From Newbern by Trepton and Richland to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Friday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday by 6 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday by 6 P.M.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
52. From Camden by Lancaster court house, Charlotte and Lincoln to Stateville, once in two weeks. Leave Camden every other Monday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Stateville on Thursday by 6 P.M. Leave Stateville every other Friday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Camden on Monday by 6 P.M.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
53. From Columbia by Winnsborough, Chester court house, Pinckneyville, Spartanburg, and Greenville court house to Pickenville, and from Pickenville by Laurens court house and Newberry court house to Columbia, once a week; waiting one hour at each post-office on the route. Leave Columbia every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Pickenville on Thursday by 3 P.M. and arrive at Newberry on Thursday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P.M.
54. From Columbia by Orangeburg to Charleston, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Charleston on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Charleston every Thursday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday at noon.
SOUTH-CAROLINA & GEORGIA.
55. From Edgfield court house by Cambridge, Abbeville court house, Pendleton court house, Barnestford, Franklin court house, Eberton and Peterburg to Washington, and from Washington by Peterburg and Cambridge to Edgfield court house, once a week. Leave Edgfield court house every Friday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Pendleton court house on Sunday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Franklin court house by 7 P.M. and arrive at Peterburg on Tuesday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Washington by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Peterburg on Thursday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Edgfield court house by 7 P.M.
56. From Augusta by Washington, Greenbush and Lexington to Georgetown once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 3 P.M. and arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 5 P.M. and arrive at Georgetown on Thursday by 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Georgetown every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Augusta by noon on Monday.
57. From Gardens Corner to Beaufort once a week. Leave Beaufort every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Gardens Corner by 8 P.M. Returning. Leave Gardens Corner every Thursday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Beaufort by 10 A.M.
Note 1. The Post Master General may alter the time of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, be previously notifying an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. Half an hour shall be allowed for opening and closing the Mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
Note 3. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accident excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continues, the forfeiture of any defending Mail, whereby the Mail defined for such defending Mail, loses a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be sent in every newspaper other than those conveyed in the mail, for which no extra charge will be made, and for which no extra charge will be made.
Note 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the time of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Person making proposals are desired to state their prices in goods by the year, and not by the mile. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July and October, in draft on the post office on the route and in bank notes.
Note 7. The contracts are to be in operation until the first day of April next, and continue for four years, until the 31st day of March inclusive, in the year 1802.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post-Master General. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, December 18, 1797.
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New-Theatre,
December 11, 1797. THE MANAGERS particularly request the continuance of the public in the abolition of a custom, which has hitherto obtained, of giving away or disposing of RETURN CHECKS at the Theatre.
They are aware that gentlemen are unconscious of any wrong done to the interest of the institution by this practice, from a general, though mistaken idea that Checks are the representatives of a right to so many seats in the Theatre, during an Evening's Entertainment, and transferable at will; when in fact, they were never intended as more than tokens by which the Door-keepers are enabled to ascertain with the least trouble to the parties, that they themselves have been before in the Theatre, or paid for their admission.
Independent of the injury the Managers sustain, such a practice encourages a crowd of idle boys and other disorderly persons to surround the doors of the Theatre, to the corruption of their morals and the great annoyance of the Audience.
It has also been the source of two evils of no inconsiderable magnitude; one is, that sometimes very improper company is by these means admitted; and the other, that owing to Checks passing into dishonest hands, they have been frequently counterfeited to a large amount for the purposes of Sale.
This statement will, it is respectfully hoped, induce the Public to discourage such a traffic; and the exertions of the Managers will, it thus assisted, easily prove adequate to its entire abolition.
WIGNELL & REINAGLE. December 13. 1797.
Musical Instrument Manufactory,
167, Arch-street. TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. H A R P E R.
INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired side board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, sonopant and French harp stop, which for sensibility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which flatters himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for Cash. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c.
N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. november 18. 1797.
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrival from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon, Teneriffe, Sherry, and Port Wines, Afforded queen's ware in crates, &c. Row mo. 23d. drw 31w 3w.
City of Washington.
SCHEME
Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are
Table with 2 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Winners. Includes prizes like 15,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10.
16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST ONE.
And approved notes, securing payment either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery.
A nett deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkin, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South-Second-street. HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct 27—4w
For Savannah, TO SAIL THE FIRST EVENING, THE fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET, PATRICK GRIBBEN, Master, NOW lying the first wharf below Market Street—has handsome accommodation for passengers—For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or to N. B. FRAZER, No. 91, South Front Street.
Who have on hand, and for Sale, Prime Rice, in whole and half tiers, Georgia and Carolina Indigo, Molasses in hds, Teneriffe wine, &c. &c. December 27 31w.
Wanted to Charter, A British vessel, fifteen hundred to two thousand five hundred barrels burthen. Apply to Peter Blight, Who has for Sale, Choice Red Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads and old London Particular Madeira, fit for immediate use, in pipes. December 20 31w.
For Charleston, THE SHIP VENUS,
Lying at the wharf of Messrs. Peratt SHE will take Freight on very low terms, and sail the first opening—Apply to the master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co. December 18 31