Gazette of the United-States. (New-York [N.Y.]), 1792-08-01 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States.
A NATIONAL PAPER, PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS BY JOHN FENNO, No. 69, HIGH-STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
[No. 18, of Vol. IV.]
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1792.
[Whole No. 340.]
TRANSLATION OF M. ANDRE CHENIER'S LETTER, Published in the "JOURNAL DE PARIS," of the 5th of May.
FRENCH CITIZENS! on this day when a deplorable and shameful event, at the commencement of the war, has severely admonished us of the value of wisdom and reason, let us guard against that fickleness of mind which has always appeared to be the characteristic of our nation.
Till now, all men who saw with terror the relaxation of discipline in our armies, who saw disobedience and revolt reduced to system and become our military code; the soldiery encouraged to imbibe in Clubs the most detestable principles...
They know that when men armed and embodied are not confined within the rules and limits of exact discipline, debauchery, thoughtlessness, and a contagious indolence, soon enervate their minds and their bodies.
Let us then, since it must be so, cast a glance upon the horrible and shameful event with which we have stained the commencement of this war. I do not remark that French soldiers have fled; for the circumstances which followed were such that one no longer thinks of reproaching them with their flight.
If any thing can yet farther excite the anguish of every truly patriotic heart, it would be the tone and discourses of all those odious fanatics, of all those vile turbulent demagogues that fill the clubs, whom the evil genius of France has raised and supports against her.
those false and ferocious pens, which insult their country by calling themselves patriotic, will labour and strive, after the first transports of our grief shall be past, to interest us for the fate of soldiers who could make no other use of their arms than in assassination;
All ye whose souls can feel what is honorable and good; all ye who have a country, and who know what a country is; who knew what you said when you swore to defend it, and with whom to "live or to die free" are not words without meaning;
If in place of this, our Legislature shall be indolent and weak, where justice and firmness alone can save us, what officer, having a soul and talents, would wish to remain in such an army?
Behold then what every Frenchman should say to himself, and say to his fellow Frenchman, in repelling with shame and ignominy all infamous flatterers, who wish to render a useless example of this first lesson of misfortune.
Ye to whom the wishes of your fellow-citizens have trusted the destiny of the empire, it is time to see and to sound the precipice toward which we drive with such great stride.
LEGISLATORS! France has undertaken, with courage and alacrity, a war, the success of which shall secure its own liberty and that of Europe at large.
It is your duty—you are charged to prevent Frenchmen from having made a frivolous and vain oath, when they swore to defend their liberty against all its enemies.
ANDRE CHENIER.
From a late English Paper.
EPISTLE,
From NAPPER TANDY, in Dublin, to TOMMY PAINE, in London.
DEAR TOMMY this comes from the island of Saints, Where NAPPER is making a thousand complaints, 'Gainst Law and Religion, Vicegerents and Kings, And Bishops and Judges, and such odious things;
But eod I'll be up with these Great Legislators, And make them submit to our new made Dictators. You know who I mean, and how easy the way lies, The Jacobin Club that assemble at Daly's.
And I, Napper Tandy, shall joyfully sing, "I'm greater in Ireland than Viceroy or King" So keep up the Ball—and write strong as you can, In favor of France, and her new RIGHTS of MAN.
P.S. As I've lost being Sheriff, next Michaelmas day, I mean on your side the water a visit to pay; And my Wife says she'll go, her fancy so itches To see if she knows the Combustible Breeches;
OF QUACK DOCTORS.
AN EXTRACT.
From the Boston Independent Chronicle.
WHAT degree of knowledge can be reasonably allowed this kind of practitioners, when six or eight months are the extent of time devoted to physical studies.
"A singular instance of this vice, arising from this order of men, took place not long since in the state of New-Hampshire. A young lad is thrown from a horse and wounded.
TURIN, April 25.
NOTWITHSTANDING the pacific assurances given by this court in respect to the affairs of France, there is every reason to mistrust its obscure policy.
MARSEILLES, April 9.
The true patriots in Marseilles are a majority of its inhabitants; but they are timid, and the primary assemblies have the assurance to intimidate their antagonists who are not friends to anarchy.
GIRONNE, (Spain) Jan. 12.
ADDRESS TO THE KING OF SPAIN, Written by a gentleman of Traga, who travelled into France with the famous Count d'Aranda.
Charles! thy august Father gained the affections of the Spanish nation by a government founded on moderation: his reign was marked with blessings, the memory of which will never be effaced; he bridled religious despotism, and mitigated the holy barbarity of the inquisition.

CHARLESTON, July 17.
Saturday last, being the anniversary of the French revolution, the members of the French Patriotic Society, with several other French gentlemen, descendants from French families, and other friends of liberty and the French constitution, agreed to celebrate the return of that auspicious day, by dining together in public; in order to unite, by that means, themselves, their sentiments and affections with their brothers in France. At noon they went to the Church of the French Protestants to assist at the te Deum , which was sung there. After the te Deum Mr. Coste preached a very eloquent sermon. When the ceremony was over, they returned to the Exchange, where Mr. Luby delivered a discourse, well adapted to the occasion.
The discourse being finished, at three o'clock they sat down to an elegant dinner. Good humour and cheerfulness prevailed until the moment of separation.
A number of convivial and patriotic songs were sung, and during the entertainment the following toasts were given.
 1. The memorable 14th of July, 1789  2. The National Assembly of France.  3. The federal army.  4. The agriculture and commerce of France.  5. The United States.  6. The American Congress.  7. The President.  8. The heroes, Washington, La Fayette, Rochambeau and Luckner, defenders of Liberty.  9. The memory of the worthies who have fallen in support of the rights of mankind.  10. May the alliance between France and America be eternal.  11. The English Nation.  12. The Polish Nation.  13. To the memory of Montesquieu Voltaire, Rosseau, Franklin and Mirabeau.  14. Paine, M'Intosh, the author of the Lessons to a young Prince, and all other advocates for the rights of man.  15. The State of South-Carolina.  16. May the bountiful genius, which enlightened the French people, enlighten in like manner all the people of the earth (who groan under the yoke of Kings) and give them a sufficient degree of energy to produce their regeneration.  17. May liberty and peace forever reign unbounded on the globe.  18. All the patriotic societies. 
After sunset, an elegant transparent painting by Mr. Odin, was exhibited.
Mr. Fereaud, Captain of a French vessel named Le Bois de Cery, of Marseilles, and Mr. Guillantau, Captain of the brig Les Trois Amis, of Nantes, saluted the day with a discharge of cannon on board of their vessels, and hoisted the three different colours, American, English and French; at noon, when the members of the society with the subscribers, were repairing to the French church, they gave another discharge; they fired at the toasts, and terminated the day of the feast with repeated volleys.
The Governor, and the other chief officers of the State, honored the company with their presence.
BOSTON, July 21.
COMMENCEMENT, CAMBRIDGE.
The audience being assembled in the afternoon, His Excellency the Governor was pleased to deliver the following address:
MR. PRESIDENT,
THIS Anniversary is calculated to fill the bosom of Patriots with inexpressible satisfaction, and to expand the heart with the most agreeable sensations. Our virtuous ancestors have long kept this festival, under the sublime expectation of transmitting the principles of religion, and liberty to their posterity. We, Sir, with transports enjoy the fruits of their beneficence.
The love of liberty inherent in the breast of man, has been regulated, and refined by the ability acquired at this University. To this we are much indebted for political constitutions, which if exercised with wisdom, cannot fail to preserve the felicity of our country.
Those of us who are now on the theatre of public life, exult in the
idea, that the walls of HARVARD, will, when we are no more, give to our country in succession, men, who shall take the people by the hand, and lead them in the path of peace, liberty, and safety.
The advantages of this institution have been acknowledged in various parts of the world. The Universities of European Nations have paid great attention to the sons of HARVARD; and the great, and good men of our own State have ever considered the interest, and honor of the Government, as inseparably connected with that of this Seminary. They who love their country's happiness, will cherish this source of Science. They who delight in rational liberty, will here cultivate the plant. And they, who feel a zeal for true national glory, will make this university the object of their highest attention.
The genius and learning exhibited by the young gentlemen, who are this day to receive the honors of the University, afford us the fullest assurance of the advantages which the public will derive from them. Our best wishes accompany them into the world. May they be a blessing to their country. May they continue to reflect honor upon this Seminary, and upon your abilities, in the important office which you sustain with so much dignity, and reputation. May you, Sir, continue to receive the applause of your fellow-citizens: And may your labors and the labors of all who are connected in the important business of the University, continue to meet the public approbation.
The degree of Doctor of Laws, was conferred on His Excellency John Hancock, Esq. His Honor Samuel Adams, Esq. the Honorable Alexander Hamilton, Esq. the Honorable Francis Dana, Esq.—and the Hon. John Lowell, Esq.
The degree of Doctor of Divinity, was conferred on the Rev. Ebenezer Gay, the Rev. Samuel Webster, the Rev. Nathan Fisk, and the Rev. Jeremiah Belknap; and also on the Rev. John Kemp, and the Rev. Thomas Randall, of Edinburgh in Scotland.
The degree of Doctor of Physic, was conferred on Dr. John Sprague, Dr. Ammi Ruhama Cutter, and Dr. Joshua Brackett.
The Rev. Samuel Lankton, the Rev. Abiel Holmes, A. M. at Yale College; and the Rev. Samuel Sumner, A. M. at Dartmouth College, were admitted ad eundem.
This day arrived brig Paragon, Hallet, master, in 59 days from Cadiz.—In lat. 38, long. 64, spoke the ship friendship, Smith, from Havre-de-Grace, bound to Baltimore.
Schooner Sally, Cobb, in 40 days from Cadiz.—In lat. 36: 30. long. 15: 30. spoke ship Commerce, from this port.
By the above arrivals we learn, that great preparations for war were making in Spain—a general war in Europe being strongly expected.—That the Spaniards would act against the French.
'Twas reported in Cadiz, that between 14 and 15,000 French troops were slain in one battle with the Prussians and Germans.—This report was generally credited; but when the battle took place, or where, or how many of the enemy fell, were not mentioned. We therefore hope and trust it will prove fallacious. It is to be observed, that no newspapers, or any periodical productions of a political nature, are allowed to be published in Spain.
By the above arrivals we also have accounts of the prospects of a most plentiful harvest in Spain—all kinds of provision were very low in Cadiz, Flour was selling from five to six dollars per barrel, Indian Corn at half a dollar per bushel, Beef from seven to eight dollars per barrel.
Coasters and others will be pleased to take notice, that the channel from Warren, into the Narragansett Bay, is completely staked out, by posts set in the ground for that purpose, on each side, being in seven feet water, with hands pointing towards the channel—vessels of any construction not more than one hundred tons, may come up the channel loaded at low water, there being no rocks nor sand-bars to intercept the
passage—At high water the channel hath 18 feet water.
PROVIDENCE, July 21.
Extract of a letter from an Officer of the second United States Regiment, dated Marietta, June 24.
"Contrary to every expectation, we have received no disturbance from the Indians, this spring, except in one or two instances; and in those, our exertions have been such as to leave a good impression of our strength—They are now employed in a grand Talk , at the Tawa River, for the purpose of regulating their future proceedings. We are told from Headquarters that this extraordinary council consists of 4000 members!—a tribunal which may not improperly be stiled the Indian Areopagus. Two flags have been dispatched by Gen. Wilkinson to found their disposition, at whose return we shall be better enabled to augur peace or war.
"A few days since were deposited at this place the remains of General TUPPER. His funeral procession was arranged after the honorary manner of the late General Varnum's, the body being preceded by the military stationed here, and followed by the members of the Cincinnati, Judges, Directors, Free-Masons and Citizens."
  The amount of duties, which have been paid and secured at the Custom-House, on the Importation of Goods Wares, and Merchandise, into the District of Providence, from January to June, 1792, inclusive, is, Dolls. Cts.   Ditto on the Tonnage of Vessels, during the same time, 3051 9½   Total 25,497 5¾ 
ALBANY, July 23.
The sales of about eleven hundred forfeited military lots of land of 50 acres each, were closed on Saturday last. The average price greatly exceeded every calculation for six successive days; which is attributed by some to a redundancy of cash in the State—by others, to an anticipation of a rapid rise of property in the military country in consequence of the prospect that the Inland Navigation will be prosecuted with vigor, which will tend to shorten the distance from that delightful and fertile country to our market at least one half—or in other words, that produce will (when the canals are completed) be transported from thence to this city by water, as cheap as it is now by land from the German-Flatts. After the surveying fees are discharged, it is supposed that there will remain a surplus of 3 or 4000l. which the law has expressly appropriated to be laid out in roads and bridges, within the tract , which will be a great acquisition to that infant country, if timely and judiciously applied.
From a correspondent in Herkemer county.
Died—at New-Stockbridge, in the vicinity of Oneida, in the 69th year of his age, the Rev. SAMSON OCCUM, in a very sudden and unexpected manner. About a week before he died he complained to his wife of a very uncommon and distressing pain in his vitals, which occasioned a faintness, but it was soon over—A few hours before his death the same disorder came on again, but as before soon left him—After which he eat as hearty a dinner as usual, told his wife he would ride to one of his neighbors and get him to accompany him to a cedar swamp in search of some timber he was wanting—his wife in vain, remonstrated against it: he went, and just before they came to the swamp he told the man he must rest—asked for water—drank—desired the man to call for help, which he did—he then took off his coat and as the man returned, he said I have done—and appeared inclined to sleep—which done, he folded his hands across his breast, and expired in a few minutes. On Sunday the 15th inst. his remains were decently interred—previous to which the Rev. Mr. Kirkland preached his funeral sermon, from Matt. xxiv. 44.—Upwards of 300 Indians, from different tribes, attended.
WILMINGTON, July 28.
Extract of a letter from St. Lucia, to a gentleman in this town, dated June 8, 1792.
"The decree in favor of the people of colour occasions much fermentation here, and we apprehend it will be attended with all the bad consequences as at St. Domingo. God only knows when we will enjoy peace and tranquility. I have often wished to be an inhabitant of the United States, where it is said you enjoy perfect freedom. You will oblige me much in giving your opinion if you really are as free as the report supposes you to be. I am led to this question, because there are various opinions here on that subject; a very sensible man, and reckoned amongst us a good politician, is of opinion that you are verging fast towards a very solid and strong aristocracy; in support of which, he mentioned several instances of infringements on the constitution, the proceedings of your senate in particular, and those of the different departments; which, according to his ideas, seem to colleague together to assume all the power, and leave to the people nothing but the pleasure to support them in their schemes and their extravagancies."
NEW-YORK, July 23
On Thursday last the brig American Hero, Capt. McDougall, arrived in this port, in 36 days from Havre-de-Grace. We can learn but few particulars by this vessel—a courier, however, had arrived from Brabant five days before the failed, viz. on the 20th June, who only informed, that no action had happened since those of Mons and Valenciennes; that the armies were not far from each other; that the army in general was deploring the delusion which occasioned Dillon's fate, and that discipline was an object much sought after, and desired by the patriotic soldiery.
FROM THE FEDERAL GAZETTE.
THE subsequent short, tho melancholy narrative, cannot fail of exciting the sympathy of the brave and good wherever it may be read, and wherever the fate of the three amiable youths may be disclosed to the heart and eye of sensibility.
Robert Sevier and William Sevier were twin-brothers, "lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their deaths were not divided." They, with Valentine Sevier, their brother, were sons of Col. Valentine Sevier, of North-Carolina.
On the 15th day of January last, influenced by motives of humanity, they lent their voluntary aid to Capt. Rice, whilst endeavouring to stem the current of Cumberland river, with all his numerous family, and the small remains of an humble property, in order to escape the unrelenting barbarity of savage foes whose insidious plans, while skulking in the woods along the river, were too successful in lopping off from human existence at one fire, and at the same instant the above named amiable twin-youths and fraternal friends.—Valentine Sevier, their brother, fell by the fire of the savages the next day; who had gone upon a different route, to render a service equally humane and generous. Ye men of sympathy, what must be your feelings for the keen distress of a father, in a few hours deprived of three promising sons, not yet arrived to the prime of manhood, and who promised to be his stay and support in the decline of life. Notwithstanding the provocation, however, it is hoped the friends of the deceased will manifest such a share of magnanimity, as not to take vengeance on the innocent for the ferocious act of the guilty, and what may possibly be held justifiable in their mode of warfare. The following stanzas were occasioned by the foregoing melancholy event, and may be considered as a small, inadequate tribute to the memory of deceased worth and virtue:
IN the same hour two lovely youths were born, Nature with care had moulded either clay: In the same hour from this world's limits torn, The murderous Indian seiz'd their lives away. Distress'd to aid, impell'd each generous breast, With nervous arm they stemm'd the adverse tide; In friendship's act encounter'd death's arrest, Blameless they liv'd, in honor's path they died. But ah! what art shall dry a father's tears— Loft, early loft!—no art beguiles his pain, Clouds shade his sun, and griefs advance with years; Nature gave joys, to take those joys again! Thou, that shalt stray to these sequester'd dreams, When times to come their story shall relate, Let fond heart, that native worth esteems, Revere their virtues and bemoan their fate.

For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
SNOWHILL , (Worcester County, Eastern Shore of Maryland) July 26, 1791.
ON the 4th inst. being the sixteenth anniversary of American Independence, the *Franklin Society of this place met at the Court-house, at 9 o'clock, A. M. to celebrate the return of that auspicious day. The Society on this occasion, anxious to promote that spirit of friendship and general intercourse so necessary to social happiness, and actuated by a laudable desire of communicating that glow of enthusiasm, that ardor for liberty, and inspiring those sentiments of benevolence towards each other, and gratitude to the divine Being, so congenial to a happy and free people; impelled by these philanthropic motives, they departed from their usual privacy, and emblematic of the expansion of their feelings on this happy day, they opened their doors to the mass of their fellow citizens. A respectable audience having assembled, the President announced the intention of the meeting in a short address suitable to the occasion; after which the Declaration of Independence, and Act accompanying it, being read, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON , Esq. a member of the Society, rose and delivered a very learned, judicious and patriotic Oration.
The Society then proceeded to the discussion of a political question—which being debated and decided agreeably to the regulations of the institution, the audience were addressed in an elegant and animated Valedictory Oration, by Mr. JOHN DENNIS , another member of the Society.
The Society then adjourned at 4 o'clock, P. M. to dine and spend the evening at Mr. SMITH'S Tavern; where the spirit of friendship, social mirth and good humour, so legibly depicted in every countenance, united to heighten the joys of this happy meeting. After dinner the following patriotic Toasts were drank, succeeded by the discharge of cannon after each respectively.
 1. The Day. May the memory of it be cherished in the bosom of every true American, and transmitted with applause to the latest posterity.  2. The President of the United States. May the mild lustre of his declining sun prove no less glorious than the effulgence of his rising, or the transcendent splendor of his meridian greatness.  3. The Governor and State of Maryland.  4. The Congress of the United States. May all party and local views, inconsistent with the good of our common country, be forever banished from that august assembly.  5. The memory of our illustrious countryman B. FRANKLIN —while we revere his name, may we emulate his character.  6. The Vice-President of the United States.  7. The Agriculture of the United States—as it is most useful, so may it always be considered the most honorable occupation.  8. The Commerce of the United States. May its extended operations connect us with every quarter of the habitable globe.  9. The Manufactures of the United States. May the work-shops of America rival and excel those of Europe.  10. The Arts and Sciences of the United States. May the genial influence of liberty establish and perpetuate their empire in this happy land.  11. The memory of those heroes who sealed with their blood the glorious cause of liberty.  12. The Freedom of Elections. May every free man have discernment enough to judge of the merits of legislative candidates, and spirit enough to resist any attempt to influence his free and unbiased vote.  13. The Heads of Departments. May they approve themselves worthy of the confidence reposed in them by their country.  14. Our first and best friend and ally the French Nation. May the fabric which they have raised to Freedom, defy the malice of its enemies, and extend its influence throughout the world.  15. Peace and Happiness to all the World. 
* This institution originated with a few respectable characters of this village; who, from frequent experience, found that in social and virtuous intercourse, the most laudable objects were pursued; that mutual aid contributed much to perfection in all arts and sciences; contemplating and anticipating their advantages, a committee was appointed to draw up such rules and regulations as might be necessary to the good order and interest of the institution, and agreed to assume the name of the Franklin Society, in honorable memory, and as a testimony of the grateful respect they entertain for the late venerable American Patriot, Philosopher and Politician, Doctor BENJAMIN FRANKLIN; and as a short memento of the primary object of the institution, they adopted the following Motto, Dulce et Fac.
FOR THE GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
MR. FENNO,
IN your Gazette of last Wednesday, after observing that the Editor of the National Gazette receives a salary from government, I enquired "whether this salary is paid him for translations; or for publications, the design of which is to vilify those to whom the voice of the people has committed the administration of our public affairs." In his paper of this day, he intimates that he "receives a small stipend for services rendered as French Translator to the Department of State, and as Editor of a free newspaper." This excites my curiosity still farther, and I shall hold myself obliged to any of your correspondents, or to the Editor of this really National Gazette (as it now appears to be) if either of them will inform me what inducement our rulers can have to hire a man to abuse them, and whether they do not hereby unnecessarily squander the public money. I have often heard that authors in England, or their booksellers for them, when they find their books do not sell according to their wishes, hire some garretter to write against them—then publish a reply to his own lucubrations—and so go on, objecting and replying, until the attention of the public is drawn towards the book, and thus it is brought into demand. If there were as many pieces in the National Gazette in favor of government and public characters, as there are against them, I should be apt to conclude that Congress and their officers were playing us the same trick, in hopes of keeping their seats and places for life; but when all the publications are against them, and none in their favor—when this "free newspaper" is always
Free to defame, but never free to praise, it does not appear easy to account for this branch
of national expence. If none of your readers can do it, we must wait with patience 'till the treasury accounts are published, as the Constitution of the United States requires, and then, perhaps, the mystery will be explained.
July 28.
T. L.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
"Republican distribution of Citizens," with remarks.
THERE appeared not long since, in the National Gazette, a short essay, with the above quoted title. It begins—"A perfect theory on this subject would be useful"—it would at least be an original—but taking it for granted that such a production is possible, we are favored with the happy effects naturally to be expected—"It would be a monition against empirical experiments by power"—that is an infallible standard of political orthodoxy—persecution, for conscience sake, is a damnable doctrine—but a perfect theory of citizenship would gradually approximate the order of society to the true standard of philosophical equality.
"The life of the husbandman is pre-eminently suited to the comfort and happiness of the individual." This is not leaving that order of men to judge for themselves; few will acknowledge the position, and it is sanctioned by the conduct of a less number—"Health, the first of blessings, is an appurtenance of his property and his employment—Virtue, the health of the soul, is another part of his patrimony, and no less favored by his situation." Virtue has long since been considered by some as a secondary consideration—Labor is the patrimony of the poor, and the parent of health—but Virtue is an active principle—the fewer its objects, the less apparent its effects; and from these alone can we determine the reality of its existence, or the degree of its power. But is it a fact that Virtue is favored by the situation of the husbandman?—let experience testify.
Virtue was ne'er confin'd to dwell, In cloisters drear or hermit's cell— She seeks as her supreme delight, The heart that wishes to do right; And scorns the vicious mind to own, In shady groves, or smoky town— For grant that ignorance confines The farmer's views in narrow lines, Afford them power, knowledge choice, And idleness will nurse each vice— With all the gaudy scene of things, Which envy round the village sings.
It is true that the more any description of citizens depend on their own exertions, the less dependent they must be of course on others—but do facts warrant the assertion, "that the greater the proportion of the class of husbandmen to the whole society, the more free, the more independent and the more happy must be the society itself?" This is certainly no farther true, than that a savage life is capable of rendering mankind more happy than a civilized; not that the life of a husbandman is savage, but the reasoning goes to shew that the farther we are removed from the variety arising from civilization, the better—for if there is no medium in respect to the proportion between the farmer and all the other classes, the sooner all others are absorbed in the first, the better—this fully accounts for the idea which led a gentleman to suggest the superior policy of transforming our fishermen into back-woodsmen.
In cities pamper'd—what a puny race, Live on their incomes—or immured in shops, Plod on from year to year—industrious slaves, To fortune, pleasure, honors, fame! While the firm hand, who turns the reaming soil, With nerve of brass, snuffs the free air, and ranges unconfin'd, The happy landlord of his well-earn'd farm— But say—does freedom there exert her force, That shock electric—which trills from man to man— And rouses all his latent pow'rs to action— In Cities she delights to dwell—her impulse thence— Diffus'd—soon wakes to life the hardy yeoman band.
"In appreciating the regular branches of manufacturing and mechanical industry, says the essay, their tendency must be compared with the principles laid down, and their merits graduated accordingly. Whatever is least favorable to vigor of body, to the faculties of the mind, or to the virtues or the utilities of life, instead of being forced or fostered by public authority, ought to be seen with regret as long as occupations more friendly to human happiness lie vacant." "The several professions of more elevated pretensions, the merchant, the lawyer, the physician, the philosopher, the divine, form a certain proportion of every civilized society, and readily adjust their numbers to its demands and its circumstances."
So far as the above quotations appear to have any precise meaning, it is this, that mechanics and manufacturers, by profession, are an useless order of men—that they merit no kind of encouragement from government, left an excess in their number should be the consequence, and some individuals should be benefitted by their industry. Every other order, it seems, will regulate itself—but an increase of this, will be the inevitable consequence of encouraging their exertions; for though the farmers can make their own necessary apparel, yet if you put it in their power, they will purchase superfluities, and if they have the means, they will enjoy the conveniencies and luxuries of life. It is however pretty evident, that the speculation now under consideration was intended to prejudice the public opinion against governmental encouragement to manufactures. But a comparison between profession and practice may not be improper. We are warned against empiricism in politics and government—and yet the United States are, it seems, to rise to eminence by adopting a theoretic system, not warranted by reason or experience. The people of this coun-
try must either forego their commercial and civilized character, or be dependant on foreign countries for those articles which a superior state of civilization, such as the United States now enjoy, cannot do without. If we are not to be universally transmogrified into tillers of the ground, and back-woodsmen, we shall require for our comfortable accommodation rather more than our families can produce of manufactured articles. If manufactures are necessary, it inevitably follows, that in order to their successful prosecution, they must receive governmental aid—for without it, it is demonstrable we cannot stand a competition with those countries who give their several fabrics the highest support. The touchstone of the whole business of opposition to manufactures, would be a simple proposition for its opponents to give an example of their attachment to retirement, by abandoning all the luxuries of civilized society for the delights of a back-woodman's life.
CRITO.
Philadelphia, Aug. 1.
On Sunday last arrived here from Charleston, the ship Delaware, Capt. Art, with the following passengers:
Mr. W. Smith, and family; Major Butler, and family; Mr. Edward Mitchell; Mr. Byrne; Mr. Lenaw; Capt. Ballet; Rev. Mr. Hollinghead, and lady.
On Sunday 22d ult. Captain Jonathan Lambert arrived at Salem, from the Cape of Good Hope. The British frigate Æolus , which sailed from Calcutta about the 20th of February with dispatches for England, touched at the Cape about the 20th of April. The accounts by this frigate were, that Lord Cornwallis's army had taken several of the out posts of Seringapatam, Tippoo Saib's capital; that the army was in high spirits, and that there was not the least doubt that Seringapatam would soon fall; but that it had not been taken when the frigate sailed. Tippoo, under this apprehension, had withdrawn himself, with many of his principal people, and much treasure, from the place to one of his hill forts.
A powder mill was blown up at Springfield, Massachusetts, the 17th ult. and one man killed.
Extract of a letter from Albany, dated July, 17.
"There can be no doubt, from a concurrence of circumstances, but that the British at the posts, as well as the Indian tribes, influenced and directed by them, have been active in recommending peace to those nations adjoining the frontier of the United States more southerly. Nothing seems now to be wanting to make a firm system of pacification with the savages, but a fixed line of honest demeanor towards the hostile Indians, treating them as we ourselves in their circumstances and situation would wish to be treated. As it is more than probable a treaty will be formed ere long, the preservation of it must depend upon the vigor of government in seeing the terms carried into execution, and the infringers thereof punished."
Extract of a letter from the city of Washington, dated July 22.
"The Commissioners attended on the President of the United States the 16th inst. About 26 plans for the Capitol and President's house were presented—viz. from Massachusetts, New-York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and South-Carolina. Several of the Artists were present. A preference was given to a plan of the President's house, made out by Mr. JAMES HOBEN, of Charleston, South-Carolina—there were others of considerable merit.—The house will be about 170 by 90 or 100 feet. The outside walls probably of free-stone. Mr. Hoben brought respectable recommendations of his character and experience, had a regular education in the study of architecture, and possesses honorable testimonials of his success in some competitions of skill in that line. He is employed by the commissioners to superintend the execution of his plan, and such other matters as may be placed under him. The work for the foundation of the President's house was entered on the next day, and the necessary materials are collected and collecting at the spot."
"No choice was made out of the plans for the Capitol—it is expected this will take place in next month."
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated July 27.
"With respect to the late election, there is little or nothing said about it, among the people—And as to the late failures of the great luminaries of speculation, they are equally silent—Commerce flourishes, to my view, astonishingly—the wharves are crowded with shipping—and business is proportionably brisk—it is lively to a high degree—Improvements to the city are made and making in every possible direction—In short, every thing wears so pleasing an aspect, that you would not conceive that credit and confidence had received any recent shock whatever—Surely the federal interest must forever be predominant here—for the new state of things has given unbounded scope to the enterprising disposition of this busy place."
The enemies of freedom, for only such are the enemies of the Union of the United States, will leave no artifice unassayed to subvert the peaceable principles with which the citizens are impressed towards their own government—lying paragraphs of fabricated letters have been circulated through the medium of newspapers, inland—this may be called the coasting trade of those who deal in falsehoods and deceit—But this domestic commerce of lies is too easily detected—and therefore the sphere of action must be enlarged—hence we see letters from the Islands—yea even from Europe—and when they cannot be readily produced from so great a distance, a man who has been there, must be employed to write a letter here on the spot—Certifying many things which are much better told in the foreign prints—The letter from St. Lucia (see the Wilmington head, in this Gazette) is a curiosity—An enquiry is made whether the people
of the United States are as free as they are reported to be—this is a slimsy covering for the gross insinuations that follow—Not to know that the people of the United States are perfectly free, is to know nothing—it indicates a darkness of mind, and a want of intelligence that would incapacitate any human being from the possibility of enjoying civil liberty in any country under heaven.
"By uniting we stand—by dividing we fall."
Clubs, committees and associations, independent of the constitution and the general laws of society, are excellent expedients to destroy a government—but it may be justly queried, whether they have ever formed, created or established any guards for freedom, or any system of laws in lieu of those they have destroyed, for the security of persons or property—How is it possible they ever should?—In the commencement of the American Revolution, these societies answered valuable and important purposes—but power is intoxicating, and it was not till after long and repeated struggles with the powers of those regular governments, which the PEOPLE found necessary to their own preservation should be established, that committees relinquished powers delegated to them for objects which no longer existed.
The clubs and societies in France brought about the late glorious revolution there—but the people, not the clubs, after two years arduous struggle adopted the Constitution.
The letter of M. Andre Chenier, published in the Gazette of this day, exhibits a dreadful portrait of a people whose government is in the hands of two independent bodies—one acting under the laws, and the other superior to law and the constitution.
The people of the United States, happy in their present situation, are alive to every attempt which would rob them of the precious fruits of their labors; sensible of the uncertainty of all human acquisitions—and realizing that so long as pride, ambition and avarice shall influence the heart of man, their liberty, peace and safety will be assailable by those whose ingenuity and knowledge of the prejudices of the world, always supply them with pretexes to disturb the peace of society—they pay a sacred regard to that bond of union which the constitution has formed—Safe from the encroachments of despotism on the one hand, and the billows of anarchy on the other—on the high and firm ground of a free government and just laws, they spurn with indignation the attempts of those who would sever the ties of mutual confidence between them, and those they have deputed to administer their affairs.
A chemist in an inland town of Sweden, has discovered a composition, which being rubbed on the materials used in building a house, will render it fire proof; also a powder, which when sprinkled on any thing burning, will immediately extinguish the fire; an experiment has been made on some houses built on purpose, and filled with combustibles, which proved the beneficial effects of this discovery, to the satisfaction of the governor of the province, and the principal inhabitants of the neighborhood, who were present, and have attested to the success of the undertaking in the most public manner.
SHIP NEWS.
ARRIVED at the PORT of PHILADELPHIA.
  Ship Delaware, Art, Charleston   Brig Friendship, Forrest, Newry   Columbia, Campbell, Corunna   Port Roseway, Withart, Barbadoes   Charleson, Garman, Charleston   Schoon. Columbia, McCornick, do.   Polly, Hartfield, N. Carolina   Weymouth, Tirrell, do.   Sloop Sally, Fernald, Portsmouth   Ranger, Coffin, Cape-Francois   St. Joseph, Domingo, Leguira   Philad. Packet, Fanner, St. Croix   Anna, Gardner, Nantucket   Industry, Clark, New-York   Hope, Huffey, Sherburne   Merry Andrew, Ackerly, New-York   On Friday last a brig arrived at New-Castle, in eight weeks from Newry, with 240 passengers.
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RESOLVED, THAT an Office of Discount and Deposit, be established in the City of Richmond, State of Virginia.
RESOLVED, That the 2d Tuesday in September next be appointed for the Election of Thirteen Directors and a Cashier, for the Office of Discount and Deposit, in the City of Richmond.
By Order of the President and Directors, JOHN KEAN, Cashier.
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THE AMERICAN REMEMBRANCER, OR, PROCEEDINGS OF THE
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From September 1774, to March 1789;—
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New-Brunswick Lottery. HIGHEST PRIZE, 2,000 DOLLARS.
THE Public are hereby informed, that the drawing of the above Lottery is postponed till the third day of September next—at which time, the Managers are positively determined the drawing shall commence, in Mr. Norman's Long Room, in the City of New-Brunswick.
Tickets are to be had at SAMUEL COOPER'S Ferry, where fortunate adventurers may receive their prize-money ten days after drawing. A list of fortunate numbers will be published in the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
Circumstances unforeseen, and unfavorable to Lotteries, have occasioned the necessity of this further postponement. The Rector and Wardens ask the assistance of their episcopal and other friends, in supplying themselves with Tickets previous to the above day—confident that no Lottery more favorable to adventurers has been offered to the public—the deduction being only 12 1/2 per cent. and not two blanks to a prize.
THE MANAGERS. ** Letters directed to PETER KEENON, Post-Master, New-Brunswick (post paid) will be immediately attended to. New-Brunswick, July 25, 1792. (ep18)
WHITE WAX MANUFACTORY.
THOMAS JAMES, WAX CHANDLER, from London, respectfully informs the public that he has established a Manufactory of the above branch, at the upper end of Mulberry-Street, New-York, where Merchants, Captains of Vessels, Druggists, and Families, may be supplied with excellent and pure White Wax Candles, White Wax in Cakes, Tapers, Wax'd Lamp Wicks, Flambeaux, &c. warranted equal to any made in London, and twenty per cent. cheaper.
Orders in this and the adjacent States, received by Mr. JOHN GOODEVE, Bridge-Street, Mr. WILLIAM FROBISHER, Fletcher-Street, and at the Manufactory, where samples may be seen.
N. B. Bees-Wax taken in payment, or bleached on moderate terms. New-York, July 19, 1792. [ep7w]
WANTED, to go to BOSTON, A JOURNEYMAN COPPERSMITH, at small work, such as Tea-Kettles, Coffee-Pots, &c.—Good wages and constant employment will be given to a person with good recommendations—a single man would be preferred. Enquire of the Editor. July 25. [cp3w]
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Subscribers to the Universal Tontine who have not yet received their Certificates are desired to call for them. July 18. (cp.1f)
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Orders from Philadelphia, Boston, or any other part of the United States will be strictly attended to. May 2. (t.f.)
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PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, A SYSTEM For the DISCIPLINE of the ARTILLERY in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA;
OR, THE YOUNG ARTILLERIST'S POCKET COMPANION. IN THREE PARTS.
Part 1 CONTAINING the duty and practice of light field artillery.
Part 2. Containing the theory and practice of heavy artillery: to which will be added, an extract of a Treatise on the origin and principle of Courts-Martial, wrote by an experienced Officer in the line, and who did duty as Judge-Advocate in America.
Part 3. Laboratory duty; containing a great variety of directions for composition, and the method of making artificial fire-works, and the formation of ammunition for the different kinds of ordnance.
By WILLIAM STEVENS, Esq. An Officer in the American Artillery through the whole of the late Revolution, and since in the Militia.
CONDITIONS. This work to be printed on good paper with a handsome type, neatly bound and lettered, in three pocket volumes, containing upwards of one thousand pages; illustrated with a great variety of explanatory plates, executed by able artists.
The price to subscribers, One Dollar each volume—to non-subscribers, One French Crown each volume: and those who subscribe for six sets, shall have a seventh gratis.
This work shall be published as soon as five hundred copies are subscribed for.
Subscription papers will be lodged with the principal Printers and Booksellers in the United States of America.
JUST PUBLISHED, By Thomas Dobson, Bookseller, at the Stone-House, in Second-Street, Philadelphia, VOLUME VI of ENCYCLOPEDIA: Or a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature,
On a plan entirely new: By which the different sciences and arts are digested into the form Of distinct Treatises or Systems.
This sixth volume contains, among a variety of interlocking articles, Dioptrics, distillation, diving bell, art of drawing, Dublin art of Dying, theory of the earth and earthquakes, Edinburgh, education, history of Egypt, System of electricity, history of England, engraving, effaying, history of Ethiopia, &c. &c. &c. Illustrated with twenty-two copper plates.
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II. The work may be had in volumes or half-volumes; it being proposed to deliver the volumes in parts, at twenty shillings (Pennsylvania currency) each, in boards, or for the whole volume, five dollars, in boards. The volumes now finished are to be paid for on delivery, and the price of one volume is to be paid in advance, and the price of each succeeding volume to be paid on delivering the volume preceding it.
III. In the course of publication will be exhibited above five hundred copper plates, elegantly engraved in Philadelphia; which by far exceed in number those given in any other scientific dictionary. At the close of the publication will be delivered, an elegant frontispiece, the dedication, preface, and proper title pages for the different volumes.
** As the very great expence attending the undertaking, makes punctuality of payment indispensable necessary, the publisher flatters himself that the subscribers will be perfectly satisfied with his adhering strictly to his original plan of delivering the books only on receiving payment, agreeable to the conditions of publication.
Subscriptions for the Encyclopedia , will continue to be received on the same terms as usual, till the first of September, 1792, when the price will be increased. TEN DOLLARS to be paid on subscription, by those who have not subscribed before that time.
Those who have subscribed, but not taken their books before that time, will be considered as not having subscribed.
As the subscription will probably be closed by Christmas, such as chuse to be possessors of this very valuable and important work, will do well to come forward in time, that they may not be disappointed. July 21. eptf
TERRITORY OF COLUMBIA.
JUNE 28, 1792.
PURSUANT to the last Will and Testament of the late Rev. ALEXANDER WILLIAMSON, deceased, will be exposed to Public Sale on Thursday, the 11th of October next, at GEORGETOWN, on a credit of three years, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, to bear interest from the date—That valuable Seat of Land, in Montgomery county, called HAYES; the late dwelling plantation of the deceased, containing between six and seven hundred acres, the greatest part of which is rich, heavy timbered land, extremely well watered, and capable of affording a very considerable quantity of fine meadow;—Situated about 6 miles from the Federal City, and the same distance from George-Town, in a gentle neighbourhood, and a remarkable healthy part of the country.
The improvements are, a very elegant two story Brick Dwelling House, (with four rooms and a passage, or entry, on a floor) and the necessary out-houses, HENRY TOWNSEND, } Executors. BENJ. STODDERT, } THOMAS JOHNS, }
TERRITORY OF COLUMBIA.
JULY 6, 1792.
THE Subscriber offers for Sale, a Mill-Seat on Rock Creek, deemed by those who have examined it, equal to any in the United States. The Mill-House may be placed within one quarter of a mile of the river Potomac, half a mile from the market house in Georgetown, and one mile from the President's square, in the city of Washington—on tide water, navigable for vessels of several hundred bushels burthen.—The stream is sufficient, the year round, to turn four pair of stones, and the fall may be made from 25 to 30 feet. It is unnecessary to dwell on the advantages of such a situation.
The purchaser may be accommodated with a few hundred acres of land adjoining the Mill-Seat, if that should be an object. (cp3m 14 Jul) B. STODDERT.
George-Town.
A Number of LOTS in every situation which may be desired in City of WASHINGTON, Monday the 8th day of October next. One fourth part of the money to be paid down, the residue in three equal annual payments, with yearly interest on the whole principal unpaid.
JOHN M'GANTT, Clerk to the Commissioners. June 2, 1792. [eptf]
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD (PRICE 10/) By EBENEZER HAZARD, 128 North Second-Street, THE
HISTORY OF New-Hampshire, VOL. III.
Containing a geographical description of the State—with sketches of its natural history, propriety and improvements, and present state of society and manners, laws and government. By JEREMY BELKNAP, A.M.
This volume completes the history, and is peculiarly interesting.—Subscribers are desired to call for their books.
NEW TEAS.
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THE Partnership of HAZARD & ADDOMS, is dissolved;—All persons having demands on that FIRM, are desired to call for settlement, upon EBENEZER HAZARD, at No. 128, North Second-Street—and those indebted to it are requested to make immediate payment to him.
EBENEZER HAZARD, JONAS ADDOMS. Philadelphia, July 10, 1792. (1f)
AMERICAN LEAD MANUFACTORY.
STEPHEN AUSTIN, & Co.
HAVE just now opened their LEAD-WARE-HOUSE, two doors south of Walnut-Street Wharf, adjoining their New Factory—where they have now made, and ready for sale, a general assortment of SHOT of all sizes, with SHEET and BAR LEAD, the production of the Mines in Virginia. As they have employed a number of experienced English workmen, they warrant it to be equal in quality to any manufactured in Europe, and at a reduced price from the cost of imported.
They also continue to manufacture all the above articles at Richmond, in Virginia. All orders addressed to either of the above Factories, will be thankfully received, and executed on the shortest notice.
N. B. Wanted, industrious, sober, Labouring Men, at the said Mines, where constant employ, good wages, and other encouragements will be given, means of conveyance being provided, and houses for their reception.
For further particulars enquire of Messrs. MOSES AUSTIN & Co. at their Factory in Richmond, or as above. Philadelphia, December 3, 1791. ff
THE UNIVERSAL HYMN BOOK.
Now in the Press, and will be ready for Sale in ten days, by THOMAS DOBSON, and other Booksellers in Philadelphia.
A Selection of PSALMS, HYMNS, and SPIRITUAL SONGS; taken from different Authors, for the Use of those who believe in the Restoration of all Men. Published by Order of the Convention holding said Faith, met in Philadelphia, May, 1791.
** As this is an Universal Hymn Book, the favor of the Printers in different parts, in inserting the above advertisement, will be acknowledged. July 11. eptf.
GENERAL POST-OFFICE,
PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 1792.
FOR the information of Merchants and the Masters or Commanders of vessels, are published the following extracts from the Law for establishing Post-Offices and Post-Roads within the United States.
In section 10, it is enacted that there shall be charged "for every letter or packet brought into the United States, or carried from one port therein to another by sea, in any private ship or vessel, four cents, if delivered at the place where the same shall arrive; and if directed to be delivered at any other place, with the addition of the like postage, as other letters are made subject to the payment of by this act."
In section 12, "That no ship or vessel, arriving at any port within the United States, where a post-office is established, shall be permitted to report, make entry or break bulk, till the master or commander shall have delivered to the postmaster, all letters directed to any person or persons within the United States, which, under his care or within his power, shall be brought in such ship or vessel, other than such as are directed to the owner or consignee: but when a vessel shall be bound to another port, than that, at which the master may enter, the letters belonging to, or to be delivered at the said port of delivery, shall not be delivered to the postmaster at the port of entry. And it shall be the duty of the collector or other officer of the port, empowered to receive entries of ships or vessels, to require from every master or commander of such ship or vessel, an oath or affirmation, purporting that he has delivered all such letters, except as aforesaid."
In section 13, "That the postmaster to whom such letters may be delivered, shall pay to the master, commander, or other person delivering the same, except the commanders of foreign packets, two cents for every such letter or packet; and shall obtain from the person delivering the same, a certificate specifying the number of letters and packets, with the name of the ship or vessel, and the place from whence the last failed; which certificate, together with a receipt for the money, shall be with his quarterly accounts, transmitted to the Postmaster-General, who shall credit the amount thereof to the postmaster forwarding the same."
For general information, the 14th section is published, "And be it further enacted, That if any person, other than the Postmaster-General, or his deputies, or persons by them employed, shall take up, receive, order, dispatch, convey, carry or deliver any letter or letters, packet or packets, other than newspapers, for hire or reward, or shall be concerned in setting up any foot or horse post, waggon or other carriage, by or in which any letter or packet shall be carried for hire, on any established post-road, or any packet, or other vessel or boat, or any conveyance whatever, whereby the revenue of the general post-office may be injured, every person, so offending, shall forfeit, for every such offence, the sum of two hundred dollars. Provided, That it shall and may be lawful for every person to send letters or packets by special messenger."
TO BE SOLD BY THE EDITOR, A TABLE for receiving and paying Gold at the Bank of the United States, shewing the Value of Gold in Dollars and Cents, from One to a Thousand Pennyweights—according to the Act of Congress, ascertaining the Standard and Value of Gold.
The JOURNAL of the THIRD SESSION of the SENATE of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Editor hereof.
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RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Kent County, and State of Maryland, on Sunday the 27th May last, a NEGRO MAN, named HARK; about 40 years of age, about five feet nine inches high, has a scar over one of his eye-brows, and when talking, hangs his head on one side, and looks up—had on and took with him the following cloaths, viz. a fearnought coat, a black and white kersey coat, cut round, a white kersey jacket and breeches, two pair of yarn stockings, the one pair lately footed, and the other not, two osnaburg shirts, each pieced on one side, two pair of tow-linen trowsers, one pair patched with new tow-linen down the fore parts, and an old felt hat.
Whoever takes up said Negro, if out of this State, and secures him in gaol, shall receive FOURTEEN DOLLARS reward—and if taken within this State, and secured as aforesaid, shall receive EIGHT DOLLARS reward; and if brought home, reasonable expences will be paid by PEREGRINE LETHBURY. Chester-Town, June 4, 1791. (cp 8w)
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