Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-10-17 00:00:00

I Thomas Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1281.]
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, The Brig ZEPHYR, Capt. HINCHMAN.
This vessel is about 3 years old, staunch, and well found, has two decks, and is burthened about 1200 barrels; lying at first wharf below the Custom-house. If not sold or chartered on or before the 20th instant, she will take freight for Norfolk. For terms apply to the captain on board, or to SAMUEL BRECK, jun. No. 89. South Third-street.
22 hhds. New-England RUM, May be had on board said vessel.
Philad. October 14, 1794. dtf
For Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, The Schooner LUCY,
Daniel Prowse, master; will sail in the course of a week, and take freight on moderate terms, for which, or passage, apply on board, or to Joseph Anthony, Esq. Co. dx
October 15.
For Sale, The brig FAIR AMERICAN, Captain RICHARD GALLEY.
AN entire new vessel, and well finished built at Newbury-port, (N.E.) her plank and timbers white oak; Sails well, and is completely fitted—her dimensions are 37 feet keel, 8 feet beam, 22 feet hold, and 12 feet between decks. She is now discharging stores, near the Still-house wharf, Southwark, and if not disposed of in a few days will be sold at public sale at the City Tavern, on the evening of the 13th inst. Apply to ISAAC HARVEY, jun. 5 South Water Street. dtw.
10thmo. 10th.
For Sale, The Brig MARY,
Lying at Messrs. Willings and Francis's Wharf, burthen 200 barrels, built in Philadelphia in 1793, of live oak and red cedar. She is well found, and may be sent to sea at a small expence. For terms apply to Gurney & Smith. dtf.
Oct. 6.
FOR LONDON, The capital ship CERES,
To sail soon:—For freight or passage apply to DAVY, ROBERTS & Co. or John Vaughan, Front-street. September 10.
For Charter, The Danish Barque BENEVENTURA,
Samuel Stub, master, a good vessel, of about two hundred tons burthen. JESSE & ROBERT WALN. dtf.
Sept. 17.
For Charter, The Ship Dominick Terry,
Jacob De Hart, master: an excellent vessel, of about 3000 barrels burthen. Jesse & Robert Waln. d
September 27.
Boarding and Lodging
TWO GENTLEMEN may be accommodated with Boarding and Lodging, in a private family and pleasant part of the city. Apply to the Printer of the Gazette of the United States. October 11. tt&stf
Washington Lottery.
The Twenty-eighth & Twenty-ninth days' drawing of the Washington Lottery, No. 2, are received at the office No. 234, Market-street, where tickets may be examined. N. B. Information given where tickets in all the other lotteries may be procured. October 13, 1796. d
Wm. HOLDERNESSE,
No. 76 High Street, HAS received, by the latest arrivals from Europe and the East Indies, a well selected assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery and Haberdashery Goods; which he will sell, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms; AMONGST WHICH ARE, Some fine India muffs embroidered with gold and silver Superfine Book, Jacquet, and Mulmul ditto Do do do Some extra black tassties, lute strings and colored Persians Bandano Handkerchiefs Long and short Nankens English Mantuas of the first quality Damasque table linen and napkins, very fine Silk Hosiery, an elegant assortment Thread and cotton do Umbrellas—green silk, oil'd do. and do cloth French cambrics, very fine Irish Linens, do. &c. &c. June 14
For Sale, 30 Hogheads of choice New-England Rum,
Landing from the schooner John, at Vanuxem's wharf.—For terms apply to No. 71, North Water Street, at the head of the wharf. Oct. 3. dtf.
Great is TRUTH and must prevail.
JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at No. 41 Chestnut-street by J. ORMROD,
An Apology for the Bible, By R. WATSON, D. D. F. R. S.
Bishop of Llandaff, Esq. Being a complete refutation of Paine's Age of Reason, And the only answer to the Second Part. August 30. dt
The Members of the Society of the Sons of St. George, established at Philadelphia, for the advice and assistance of Englishmen in distress, are requested to attend a quarterly meeting of the said Society on Monday the 24th inst. at one o'clock P.M. at the City Tavern.—The members are requested to be punctual in their attendance, as the rules and regulations of the Society are to be considered. A. Humphreys, Sec'y. Oct. 14, 1796.
Printed Calicoes.
JOHN MILLER, jun. & CO. Have received per the William Penn, in addition to their own assortment, A consignment of twenty trunks of Calicoes, elegant London patterns; also a few cases of handsome Buttons—Which will be sold at a short credit, on very reasonable terms, by the package only. Oct. 14. dtf
On Tuesday next will be published, By William Cobbett, opposite Christ-Church, An Answer to Paine's Rights of Man, By R. Mackenzie, Esq. of Edinburgh. To which it added, A Letter to Citizen Swanwick, By Peter Porcupine. The whole is dedicated to Doctor Joseph Priestley, Fellow of the Royal Society of London, Citizen of America, and Deputy Elect to the National Convention of France. Oct. 14.
Benjamin and Jacob Johnson, No. 147, Market-street, Have received by the last arrivals from Liverpool and Hull, A very general assortment of DRY GOODS, Well suited to the approaching season, which they will sell on the lowest terms by the piece or package. October 14. taw4w
The Cargo of the Polacre Independent, CAPTAIN CATHCART, from Alicante and Lisbon, landing at the subscribers wharf— 28 Pipes of Brandy 18 Bales of Spanish wool 3 do. of Anniseed 7000 Bushels of best Lisbon Salt 80 Boxes of Lemons For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS. ALSO, Seventy Hogheads of prime JAMAICA SUGARS, received by the ship Dominick Terry, Capt. De Hart, from Kingston. Sept. 13. d
Lost last Evening, At Ricketts's Amphitheatre, (supposed to be taken by some villain out of a gentleman's pocket) A red Morocco Leather POCKET-BOOK, Containing about 185 dollars in bank notes; three notes of hand of Rofs and Simon, No. 104, 305 and 306, dated 12th last August, payable 60 days after date, to the order of Paul Siemen, together for 5150 dollars; an order of Mrs. Ann W. ap-Stephen, from Paul Siemen, on Lachlin Mac Neal, Esq. at Port-au-Prince, for 100 dollars; besides several letters and papers of no use but to the proprietor. The notes of hand and order are without endorsement. EIGHTY DOLLARS REWARD is offered to any person who will discover and secure the thief, and FORTY DOLLARS for only bringing the above mentioned notes and papers at No. 129, corner of Front and Mulberry streets. d Oct. 11.
Just Imported, Tin Plates in boxes Sheet and bar Lead Shot—all sizes, patent and common Copper bottoms and sheets English shoes and boots in cases Taunton Ale in cases of 10 doz. each Basket Salt Wool Cads Gold Watches For Sale by Simon Walker, Dock-street. Oct. 7. mwftm
NOTES LOST. WHEREAS two notes drawn by Benjamin Maskell and George W. Kirkland, dated Boston, the 24th February, 1796, payable to Joseph May, or order, in 18 months after date, one for One Thousand Dollars, the other Fifteen Dollars, were stolen with some other papers out of a trunk on the Lancaster road. It is requested that any person to whom they may be offered for negotiation, will give notice thereof to the subscriber. GARRETT COTTRINGER. ttstf Sept. 30.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE it remembered, that on the seventeenth day of September, in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, William Mitchell, of the said district, deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "A new and complete system of book-keeping, by an improved method of double entry, adapted to retail, domestic and foreign trade; exhibiting a variety of transactions which usually occur in business. The whole comprised in three sets of books; the last set being a copy of the second, according to those systems most generally in use, is given in order to exhibit, by a comparative view, the advantages of the system now laid down. To which is added, a table of the duties payable on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States of America. The whole in dollars and cents." "By William Mitchell." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, clk. dist. Pennsylvania. N. B. The above Book is now published, and may be had of the Booksellers. October 3. *4taw
Plans of the city of Philadelphia, Including the NORTHERN LIBERTIES and district of SOUTHWARK, Published, and sold by BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68, High Street, (Price one dollar.) THIS plan is 26 inches square and has been engraved by one of the best artists in the city, from a late and accurate survey. Purchasers are entitled to a pamphlet with each plan, giving "some account of the city, its population, trade, government, &c." July 19. tu&stf
A GOOD HOUSE, FOR SALE,
THE subscriber, intent on moving to the country, offers for sale, the HOUSE in which he now resides.—Its healthy and beautiful situation, opposite the gardens of Mr. Bingham, needs neither comment or eulogium. Possession will be given on or before the 15th of the ensuing month. THOMAS TINGEY, No. 121, South 3d Street. He has also for Sale, A small handsome assortment of work'd and plain INDIA MUSLINS, which he will dispose of reasonably. October 10.
Lottery and Broker's Office,
No. 64, South SECOND STREET. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mth
UNITED STATES, } f.
Pennsylvania District. NOTICE is hereby given, that pursuant to a writ to me, directed from the honourable Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be sold at public sale, at the Custom-House here, in Front, below Walnut-street, on Monday the 24th inst. at 12 o'clock at noon. THIRTY BAGS COFFEE, The same having been libelled against, prosecuted, and condemned as forfeited in the said District Court. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, 8th of October, 1796.
For Sale, By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co.
An Invoice of Cordage,
Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths; Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27. dtf
Sales of India Goods.
The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, CONSISTING OF A Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE A variety fine worked and plain Muslins, Doreas, &c. Also, A Quantity of Excellent Sugar, In boxes and bags—and BLACK PEPPER, For Sale by Willings & Francis, No. 21 Penn Street. June 8. §
N A N K E E N S,
Of the first quality, FOR SALE BY, R.D. and JAS. POTTER. For any quantity above Five Thousand Pieces, a liberal credit will be given. R. & J. P. September 13. T. tf
70,000 Pieces Nankeens,
Of the best quality and on reasonable terms, FOR SALE BY Philip Nicklin & Co. August 26. dtf
Philip Nicklin & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, Southong } Hyson Skin } Young Hyson } Hyson and } Imperial } Yellow Nankeens China Ware, assorted in Boxes and Chests Quicksilver Baudanno Handkerchiefs of excellent quality in chests London Market } London particular } New-York Market } Teneriffe Wine in pipes and hogheads Sugar Candy by the Box Sail Canvas No. 1 & 8 Lead in sheets 3 Casks of Cutlery assorted A few chests of Manchester Goods, assorted, thick-cords, striped Nankeens, &c. 3 Small packages of black sewing-filks 8 Tierces Virginia Snake-root. Nails assorted in casks July 18. mw&f
Wanted to Rent,
A convenient, well furnished Bed Chamber, With a good fire-place, in an airy and healthy part of the city. The person who wishes to rent such a chamber, would have no objection to board, or breakfast only, with the family occupying the house, as may be most agreeable. Apply to the printer. September 29. taw
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber intends to make application for a renewal of the following certificate, supposed to be lost on the passage to England in April 1794: Certificate No. 10335, dated 15th November, 1793, for 2830 dollars and 92 cents—Six per cent. domestic debt, on the books of the Treasury of the United States, in the name of the Hon. John T. Taw. ROBERT BIRD, at Joem Warder's. Philadelphia, August 30th, 1796. tu&stf
For Sale,
50,000 Wt. Black Pepper, and a quantity of Mace, Nutmegs and Cloves, Imported in the brig Mary, from Batavia, and entitled to the drawback. Apply to John Wilcocks, a South Wharves, adjoining Ton Alley. Who has also Let, That spacious and convenient, three-story, Brick HOUSE, Nos. 59 and 61 South Water-street, lately occupied by Isaac Hazlehurst, Esq., and admirably calculated for the accommodation of a dry good merchant in an extensive line. Also, several excellent Warehouses adjoining. Oct. 15. dtf
Madeira Wine.
A few pipes of Madeira Wine, landing from on board the Schooner Lucy, Capt. Prowse, at Chestnut-street wharf, and for sale by the subscriber. Robert Andrews, No. 86, So. Wharves. Oct. 14. mwtf
FOR SALE,
By N. and J. FRAZIER, No. 95, S. Front-street, Prime Boston Beef, in barrels. Georgia Cotton. Carolina Rice and Indigo. Sherry and Teneriffe Wines, of excellent quality. Ravens Duck. Indio Bandano's. Sewing Silks, various colours. Coffees and Guarras. Sept. 17. tt&stf
The Subscriber requests every Man
to whom he stands indebted, to meet at the City Tavern on Thursday afternoon, at four o'clock, PRECISELY, as he would wish, in the course of the evening, to convince every IMPARTIAL MAN he means to do him strict justice. He will personally attend and bring his books with him, and be prepared to make such proposal to his creditors, as will, he hopes and flatters himself, be satisfactory. GEORGE MEADE. Fourth-street, Philad. 14th October, 1796.
An Elegant House, No. 78,
In Walnut-street; WHICH is twenty-five feet front, by one hundred and seventy-one feet deep, with a lot adjoining, 20 1-2 feet wide by 72 feet 8 inches deep—(This lot is back of the house occupied by George Willing, Esq.) The house is completely finished in every respect. It is fifty feet deep, has two large parlours, the front one 24 feet, the back one 22 feet by 18 1-2 feet; a handsome drawing-room 24 1-2 feet by 24 feet. The rooms below, the drawing-room and chambers adjoining, have mahogany doors, and these, as well as the rooms above them, have a communication with each other. The height in the first and second stories is twelve feet, and have 1600 cornices, and nine rooms upstairs besides the garrets, which are divided into three rooms: a good kitchen, wash-house, milk and bathing-houses, a large ice-house, a pump in the yard, and a three feet three inch alley that leads into Fourth-street. The cellars are laid with lime, and floored with two inch plank, and plastered. The yard is well paved and the house is clear of ground-rent. Two brick stables in Walnut-street, with two coach-houses, one of them will hold two carriages the other one. The smallest stable has room for three, the largest for four horses. It is 21 feet front on Walnut-street, by 30 feet 3 inches deep. They have excellent lofts over them. The building is arched and laid with lime and two inch plank, and will hold about one hundred pipes of wine; is clear of ground-rent, and has the privilege of an 11 and 1-2 feet alley that leads into Fifth-street. Also, a large, Brick Store, 33 feet front on Fourth-street, by 50 feet deep, which might, at a small expence, be turned into a handsome dwelling house, having been so contrived in the building. It has a yard, 48 feet 6 inches deep, by 24 feet wide; has a rain water pump, and other conveniences, and the cellar is laid with two inch plank, and is now rented at 40 dollars per month. This building is subject to a ground-rent of 11 3-4 dollars per annum. Purchasers before the sale may apply to the subscriber, GEORGE MEADE, Or R. FOOTMAN, & Co. Auctioneers. October 14.
University of Pennsylvania,
October 5, 1796. The Medical Lectures will commence the first Monday in November. taw&w
FOR SALE.
PORT WINE, and HOLLAND GIN, of the first qualities in Pipes. FRAUNCES and VAN REED, Brokers and Commission Merchants, No. 63, So. 3d St. Who discount approved NOTES of hand. N. B. An APPRENTICE Wanted. September 14. mwtf
For sale by the subscribers,
IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Chests fresh Hyson Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Southong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 49 pieces; 400 pieces Bandanoes. Willings & Francis. January 30. tt&stf
Thomas Ryerson
HAS just received, by the ships Molly and Hamburg Packet from Liverpool, and the Light Horse from Bristol, and is now opening for sale, at his store No. 177, Market-street, an extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Hardware and Saddlery. The ship Caroline, now on her passage from Liverpool to Philadelphia, brings the remainder of his fall importation. N. B. At the above store may be had, a few elegant Mahogany Cases for Table Furniture; also, a good assortment of the best kinds of Knives and Forks. Sept. 23. d
THIS DAY PUBLISHED,
By J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-street, (Price 12 1-2 Cents)
The PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS
To the People of the United States. Announcing his intention of retiring from public life at the expiration of the present constitutional term of presidency. September 29. d

For one Night only—being positively the last Night.
On TUESDAY EVENING, October 18, At the Assembly-Room, Oellers's Hotel, Will be presented, by way of an Evening Lounge, A whimsical medley Entertainment in three parts, called
THE WORLD AS IT GOES; Or, A Touch at the Times.
With alterations and additions. Consisting of various Comic Descriptions, Recitations, Songs, &c. By Mr. Bates and Miss Broadhurst.
PART THE FIRST. SKETCHES OF CHARACTERS; In which will be introduced, Remarks and Observations, satirical, whimsical and laughable, on the different characters, professions and passions of mankind, (as altered and modernized from George A. Stevens's Lecture on Acadia) with the following Portraits— Alexander the Great; with observations on the mad ambition of Kings. A Cherokee Chief. A celebrated Quack Doctor, with his coat of arms. A Cornuto, who pockets his disgrace. A Lawyer, with the interesting cause of Bullum versus Boatum. Song, "Amidst the illusions that o'er the mind flutter"—Miss Broadhurst. A London Buck going to keep it up. A Courtezan. A married Buck returning from a frolic. The smooth face of Courtship contrasted with the four aspect of Matrimony, and "John loves Jean, and Jean loves John"—by Mr. Bates. Song, "The Rofary"—Miss Broadhurst.
PART THE SECOND. COLLINS'S EVENING BRUSH; Or, A Peep behind the Curtain. With Strictures on Acting—Stage Quixotes and Quackalvers—Song of "Harkaway to the Brush"—Spouters and Sporting Clubs displayed—A Tragedy Taylor's introduction to Mr. Garrick—A blind Actor reading his part—A blank-verse Butcher cutting up King Lear—The Duke in Venice Preferr'd—A Rum Duke—Bajazet and Tamerlane, or, a Tragedy Bell-wether and a Bantam Cock, &c. With a Humorous Vocal Parody on Shakespeare's Seven Ages. Song, "Sweet Rosy Sleep,"—by Miss Broadhurst.
PART THE THIRD. WHIMS AND ODDITIES. Mrs. Thrale's Three Warnings; or, Death an Unwelcome Visitor. The Laughing and Crying Philosophers; with Dibdin's Sound Argument, or "Let's all be unhappy together"—by Mr. Bates. "I can't for I'm in haste," a comic ballad—Miss Broadhurst. A Treatise on Provincial Dialects, with a West Country Collier's first Trip to Church—and the comic song of "Four and Twenty Fiddlers," by Mr. Bates. The doors to be opened at 6, and the performance to begin precisely at 7 o'clock. Admittance One Dollar: tickets to be had at the Bar of the Hotel.
For Sale, This day Landing from on board the ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Amsterdam, Gin, in pipes. Empty Gin Casks. Hock in cases of 4 doz. Glass Tumblers in chests. Sweet Oil in cases. Patte Graffe Cheese in boxes, &c. Also Landing by the Louisa, Capt. Bell, from Lisbon, 60 Quarter-casks Lisbon Wine. On Hand, A quantity of Brandy, Hazle Nuts in sacks, &c. Peter Blight. daw co2w October 17.
Robert Smith & Co. No. 58, South Front-street, Have received by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool, and Hull, and by the Ohio arrived at N. York from Glasgow, A large & general assortment of Goods, Suitable for the Season, consisting of Duffle, Point and Rose Checks, in small packages. Blankets Ozanaburgs and Brown Hollands. White, Red, and Yellow Brown and white Ruffa Flannel Sheetings. Bocking and other Baizes Drillings and Diapers. Second and coarse Cloths Calicoes and Chintzes. Plain and mixed Cassimers Jacquet and Book Mullins. Plain, twilled, and striped Do. do. Tamboured Coatings Do. do. Handkerchiefs. Plains, Kerseys, and Half-thicks Printed linen and check do. White & spotted Swanstons Romal and Madrass do. Lajnet and Swandown velvets Mullin and Chintz Shawls shapes Bed Ticks. Carpets and Carpeting Table Cloths. Calimancos and Durants Laces and Edgings. Moreens and Taboreens Fashionable Ribbons. Joans/Spinning and Crapes Do. Hats and Bonnets. Camblets and Wildboras Cotton & Worsted Hosiery. Bombazens & Bombazets Gloves and Mitts. Ratine and Shalloons White & coloured Threads. Plain, Genoa and printed Italian Sewing Silks. Velvets & Thickets Ivory and Horn Combs. 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 Cotton Tapes, Bindings, Pins, &c. They have on hand a large assortment of India Mullins and Calicoes, black and coloured Persians, Bandanno and Pullicat Handkerchiefs, &c. and a quantity of Nutmegs and Mace. October 17. mw fzm
Just Landing, At South-street-wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Hodge, from St. Petersburg, The following Goods: Russia Sail Duck, first quality. Do. Sheeting do. Do. Diaper do. Do. Huckaback do. Do. Crub do. Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English size. Do. White Candle Tallow. Do. White Soap in small boxes. Do. Cordage of fine yarn. Ravens Duck. Hinglass, 1st and 2nd. Horse Hair uncurled. Kussia Bar Iron. Do. Hoop Iron. Do. Nail Rods. to Tons Oakum and Jank. St. Petersburg Clean Hemp. For Sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. October 11.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
No. III. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Secretary of State of the United States, in his letter to the negro Banneker, acknowledges himself converted from all his former opinions, respecting the inferiority of the black race, and declares himself convinced "that nature has given to his black brethren talents equal to those of other colours, and that the appearance of a want of them is owing merely to the degraded condition of their existence both in Africa and America." He concludes his fraternalizing epistle with these words, "I can add with truth, that nobody wishes more ardently to see a good system commenced for raising the condition both of their body and mind to what it ought to be, as fast as the imbecility of their present existence and other circumstances which cannot be neglected, will admit!" Notwithstanding the caution and cunning with which the latter sentence is worded, to admit of a double interpretation, if necessary, it cannot be denied that, taking the whole letter together, it meant to express to the negro, Benjamin, an ardent wish to see an early system of emancipation in the southern states: he had just said, that nature had given to his black brethren talents equal to those of the whites, and that the appearance of a want of them was owing merely to their degraded condition; he immediately adds his ardent wish for a good system for raising the condition both of their body and mind to what it ought to be, that is, in plain English, "from the degraded condition of slavery to a state of freedom." The qualification subjoined, viz. "As fast as the imbecility of their present existence, and other circumstances which cannot be neglected, will admit;" was introduced as an artful salvo, not too far to commit himself: behind these equivocal expressions he thought himself sheltered from an attack in the southern states; he might, if pushed, construe them into an opinion, that for centuries to come, emancipation would be impolitic and dangerous, because other circumstances would not justify the measure. But this is certain, that had he viewed the measure of emancipation as a dangerous one, either he would have discerned it, or at least, on so delicate a subject, kept silent. Why such an answer to the negro's letter? Why not confine his answer merely to the almanac, and to the usual compliment on such an occasion? Why make a parade of his opinion, by extolling the natural genius of the blacks, reminding them of their degraded condition and expressing a wish to see it changed? Either he was a friend to emancipation, or he was not: if the former, then the qualification respecting other circumstances was absurd and unmeaning; if the latter, then the encomiums on the talents of the blacks, and his ardent wish for their release from their degraded condition, were equally absurd. Again, he tells Banneker, and through him all the negroes in America, "I am satisfied that your natural talents are equal to those of the whites, and that the appearance of a want of them in you is owing merely to the degraded condition of your existence;" now what does he mean by adding, "I wish to see you emancipated, as soon as the imbecility of your present existence will admit?" If the appearance of their want of talents was owing merely to their condition, the sooner they emerged from that condition the better; if their imbecility was produced solely by their degradation, that imbecility would cease the moment they were emancipated; what kind of reasoning is it, to charge their imbecility altogether to their condition, and yet to expect an amelioration of their reason antecedently to their change of condition? It is no better than the blunder of the Irishman, who would not suffer his son to go into the water, until he could swim. According to our author's mode of reasoning, the negroes could never be emancipated, his ardent wish could never be gratified; the slavery of the negroes he says is the sole cause of their imbecility; but he immediately adds they might remain in slavery 'till their minds are enlightened. How are they to acquire this necessary pre-requisite to emancipation, when, according to his doctrine, that pre-requisite can only be obtained after emancipation? Here is such a jumble of ideas, such a confounding of cause and effect in this letter, that the production of it by a man of common understanding can only be accounted for by ascribing it to a pitiful grasp at popularity from a class which he had despised, and to an ardent wish for the emancipation of the southern negroes, shrouded in the cautious and ambiguous language of one, who thought the times not yet ripe enough for a full disclosure of his dangerous views.—Another qualification in his letter refers to "other circumstances, which cannot be neglected!" What circumstances had he in view, to prevent the immediate emancipation of the blacks? Does he allude to the difficulties which would oppose his transportation scheme? Sure the negroes would not thank him for their liberty on such terms; but in his Notes on Virginia he is decidedly of opinion that the negroes of the United States, when freed, must be removed beyond the reach of mixture; rather a harsh treatment for his black brethren! Whence proceeds this right of transportation (without a crime or conviction) our philosopher has not informed us, and on what pretext of law or justice, freemen not even charged with any offence, are to be shipped off, like cattle, I am unable to discover: had he proposed shipping them off, while slaves, there would be more sense in the project, but first to emancipate and invest them with all the rights of free citizens, and then forthwith to treat them as slaves and cattle, is altogether unintelligible. Perhaps the project was, to make it a preliminary condition sine qua non with the Africans that they should be free, subject to immediate transportation: but when free, it is doubtful how many of them would consider themselves bound by such a condition; indeed it is questionable whether many of them would accept their freedom on such terms. But waving these difficulties, how impolitic would it not be to banish from the country several hundred thousands of our black brethren, to whom nature has given talents equal to our own, and who in spite of their monotonous colour and offensive features (circumstances common to thousands of other colours) might become very useful citizens,
who according to the secretary's letter would rank with the whites in point of genius and merit, at the very instant of their emancipation.—If the secretary of state meant in his letter to allude to his shipping project by the words "other circumstances," it would have been but candid in him to have unfolded to his black brethren the whole extent of his views, that they might be fully apprised of the terms on which they had his ardent wishes for emancipation. Having omitted to essential a part of the plan, it is to be presumed that he has abandoned it, and now wishes for their emancipation, as fast as other circumstances will allow it to be accomplished, that is, as soon as he shall find it convenient to dispose of his own, and as soon as the measures which are now pursuing for that purpose in several of the states, even in some of the southern states, and the principles which have been transferred from the French colonies into America, and his countenance as President of the United States, shall combine to make the measure appear practicable in the eyes of its promoters.
It appears almost incredible (and could not be credited had we not the facts before our eyes) that the same Thomas Jefferson, who not many years ago published to the world his opinion, "that there were powerful obstacles to the emancipation of the blacks, because deep rooted prejudices entertained by the whites, ten thousand recollections by the blacks of the injuries they have sustained, new provocations, the real distinctions which nature has made, and many other circumstances, will divide us into parties and produce convulsions which will never end but in the extermination of the one or the other race," should have recently, declared his ardent wish for such emancipation, at the risk of all the horrid consequences which he had himself so strongly depicted.
If such a wonderful change has been wrought in his mind, to what are we to impute it? I can find no other clue to it than the delusive and visionary principles which he has imbibed on that subject by his residence in France. It is to be remarked that he published his notes on Virginia, after spending the greatest part of his life in Virginia, among Negroes and Negroes, and at a period when he must be presumed to be pretty well acquainted with Negroes, and aware of the consequences of their emancipation; he wrote his letter to Banneker, the Negro, soon after his return from France. If his sentiments on this subject were not changed when he wrote to the Negro, then his letter to him is a piece of gross hypocrisy, calculated to elicit a little popularity from a few free Negroes, and the friends of emancipation at the expence of his own character and of the peace of his country. Whether the Secretary complied with the promise made in that letter to Banneker "of sending his almanac to the great philosopher, Condorcet," as a testimony of his black brother's extraordinary genius, we have never learnt.
PHOCION.
Philadelphia, October 17.
LATEST Foreign Intelligence.
By the ship Philadelphia, capt. Bliss, arrived on Saturday afternoon, in 42 days from Bristol, we received London papers of the 29th of August (two days later than those received by the Franklin) which afford the following Intelligence. A.D.A.
BASEL, August 16. The Grisons have addressed to each of the belligerent powers a declaration of neutrality, in which they protest that they will give to neither party a passage through their territories, and if either of them attempt to employ force, it will be repelled as well by the inhabitants as by the troops of the other power. It is affirmed that it was in consequence of this declaration that general Buonaparte withdrew his troops from the Lake of Como.
LONDON, August 29. Yesterday capt. Home, of the Africa, of 64 guns, arrived at the admiralty-office, with the pleasing intelligence of the safe arrival in the Downs of the homeward-bound Jamaica fleet of merchantmen, under convoy of that ship. Advisers were also received yesterday of the safe arrival of the principal part of the seaward-bound and Mediterranean fleet at the same place; the Liverpool, Bristol and Irish trade having proceeded under escort of the Doris frigate.
An order of Council will be shortly issued to permit East-India goods to be shipped in neutral bottoms direct for Holland. A notice to this effect has been printed at Lloyd's.
Thirteen thousand five hundred vessels, freighted with property to the value of between sixty and seventy millions sterling, sailed from and arrived at the port of London, in the course of a year.
Yesterday arrived at Poole, a cartel from Cherbourg, with prisoners—they bring an account that a great number of privateers are at sea. They likewise say, that they are preparing all along the coast of France, for some important expedition. And that at Brest, and in its neighbourhood, there were one hundred thousand men assembled, for the purpose of making a descent upon England or Ireland.
An order has been sent by government to the lord lieutenants of counties in England and Wales, enjoining them to transmit with all possible speed, an account of the number of men in their several counties capable of bearing arms, distinguishing, at the same time, their ages and occupations. This return is supposed to be required preparatory to some measures for the increase of the national force.
Orders have been sent out, and a ship is actually despatched from Gibraltar to bring home Sir Gilbert Elliott and his suite from the precious island of Corsica, which is found to be untenable on the event of the total loss of Italy to our allies. Admiral Colpoys's Squadron, which has returned to Plymouth, after ensuring the safety of the West-India fleet, looked into the harbour of Brest on Sunday the 21st inst. where he saw twelve sail of the line and eleven frigates, ready for sea. That harbour is blocked up by the Squadron under the command of admiral Gardner.
The Paris Journals, of the 23rd and 24th inst. reached us yesterday. By a letter from general Buonaparte, it appears that the French still continue successful in Italy. On the 11th inst. general Massena attacked the Imperial troops at Coronna and Montebaldo, where they appeared desirous to make a stand—they were defeated with the loss of seven pieces of cannon, and 400 prisoners, were forced to retreat. On the succeeding day general St. Hilaire forced the Austrians from Roque d'Anfonce, after an engagement, in which he took their baggage, 6 pieces of cannon, and 1100 men. General Angereau has crossed the Adige, taken 100 prisoners, and compelled Wurmsfer to fall back on Roveredo.
In the last accounts from Moreau's army, which were published in Paris on the 19th, and given in the Star of the 24th, that gen. stating the event of a battle which took place on the 11th, and lasted
for 17 hours, in which the Austrians were at first successful but afterwards defeated, promised to send the particulars of this and two other obstinate battles in which he had been engaged. In vain have we examined all the papers that have reached us to find the promised account. The last letter from that general dated the 13th, arrived in Paris on the 18th, and the lapse of six days without the promised details, give reason to suspect that the Austrians have cut out more work for him than he has been willing to confess. It is manifest that the Emperor had sent strong reinforcements both to the Archduke and Wurmsfer, to enable them to make a vigorous effort to turn the tide of the war. They have made the attempt, and though they have not been altogether successful, we imagine they have partly stopped the further progress of the French. Mantua has been relieved, Buonaparte cannot find himself in a condition to follow Wurmsfer through the mountains of Tyrol; and Moreau if victorious has at last found an enemy capable of some resistance.
It is true that one of the Paris papers mentions a report that Mantua had capitulated to the French. This, however, must not be credited on such slight authority.
The article in these papers of most importance to this country, is the one which states, that the Prussian ambassador had received dispatches from Madrid, announcing that the court of Spain has formally declared war against England. This is not given as confirmed intelligence, but we have doubt that it is true as to its essence.
A Dutch paper of the 22d inst. has the following article: "A letter from Hanau, of the 15th inst. positively asserts the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel to have received information, that a large Russian army would march into Bohemia, not only to defend that country from an invasion on the part of the French, but even to act offensively against the latter, and all those German states who, contrary to the constitution of the Empire, had abandoned its chiefs, and concluded separate treaties with the republic. The elector of Saxony has raised an army of 60,000 men, which is to act in concert with the Russians and Austrians, to save the imperial authority from ruin."
It is with pleasure we are enabled to say, that his majesty being apprized, through the medium of the public prints, of the drudgery to which the cream-coloured horses, grown old in his service, had been applied, immediately ordered them to be bought up at any price, and allowed to spend the remainder of their days in ease. The two which had been sold to a backney-coachman for seven pounds, were last week purchased from him for forty guineas.
PARIS, 6 Fructidor, August 23. A general officer of Buonaparte's army arrived yesterday with the colours taken from the army of Wurmsfer.
Terror prevails throughout Germany. The empire, like Italy, is at our feet. Letters from Zurich, dated August 13, state that a column of the French army had arrived at Fuld-kirch, in Tyrol. The armies of Italy and of the Rhine and Moselle are upon the point of forming a junction.
The value of the Austrian magazines which have fallen into our hands, from the banks of the Sieg to Wurtzbourg, amounts to 40 millions of florins, equal to 90 millions of our money.
7 Fructidor, August 24. We are assured that M. Sandoz, the Prussian minister at Paris, has received dispatches from Madrid, announcing, that the court of Spain has declared war upon England, and that the English ambassador has in consequence left Madrid, carrying with him the Spanish manifesto, which contains 63 articles of complaint.
This declaration of war, if it be true, must produce new changes in the politics of Europe.—The French marine, united to the Spanish and Dutch, must in the end, counterbalance that of England.
The Swifts have suspended their proceedings against the French emigrants, and it is reported, that Barthelemy has on this subject received more humane instructions. Several wives and children of emigrants, who from their extreme indigence were not able to quit Constance before the arrival of our troops, have been humanely treated.
ARMY OF ITALY. Extract of a letter from general Buonaparte, commander in chief of the army of Italy, to the executive directory, dated Brescia, 25 Thermidor, August 12.
"The enemy, after their retreat, citizens directors, occupied Coronna and Montebaldo in considerable force, where they seemed anxious to make a stand. Massena marched thither on the 24th, made himself master of Montebaldo, of Coronna, and Preabolo, took several pieces of cannon, and made 400 prisoners. He speaks in terms of the highest approbation of the 18th demi-brigade of light infantry, of his aid-de-camp, Rey, and of adjutant-general Chabran."
"On the 25th, I ordered general Soret, and St. Hilaire, general of brigade, to march to Roque d'Anfonce, of which the enemy seemed desirous to keep possession. This operation succeeded; we have forced Roque d'Anfonce, engaged the enemy at Lodron, and after a slight action, got possession of their baggage, six pieces of cannon, and 1100 prisoners."
"Angereau has passed the Adige, driven the enemy to Roveredo, and made some hundreds of prisoners."
"The enemy have 4000 sick in Mantua. (Signed) "BUONAPARTE." Buonaparte, commander in chief of the army of Italy, to the executive directory, dated Brescia, 47 Thermidor, August 14.
"I have received with gratitude, citizens directors, the fresh testimony of your esteem, which you have given me by your letter of the 13th Thermidor. I do not know what the gentlemen Journalists mean to do with me; they have attacked me at the same time with the Austrians; you have silenced them by the publication of your letter."
"I have completely beaten the Austrians; so that hitherto these double attempts of our enemies have proved equally abortive. (Signed) "BUONAPARTE."

ARMY OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE.
Head-Quarters of the right wing of the army of the Rhine and Moselle, at Memmingen, 27 Thermidor, August 14, 4th year.
"We yesterday gave a drubbing to the army of the prince of Conde. They attacked us at two o'clock in the morning; our advanced guard was surprised, but the whole van, under the command of Abbatucci, was soon under arms. Our light artillery was so well directed, that 500 Condeans remained dead on the field."
"I saw them yesterday - It was a shocking sight. The whole field of battle strewed with dead men - most of them having belonged to the Noble Chasseurs, to the Chevaliers de la Couronne, and the Legion of Mirabeau. A general officer, the ci-devant marquis de Goulet, died of his wounds at Mindelheim; the duke d'Enghien had his horse killed; almost all our volunteers took crosses of the order of St. Louis; and if matters go on in the same manner, we shall have as many knights of that order among our own soldiers, as there are among the emigrants. The army of Conde abandoned to us the field of battle, and retreated behind Mindelheim, on the road to Augsburg, where I hope we shall soon arrive."
"Our loss is considerably inferior to that of the enemy. It was the artillery which made the havoc, and they hardly had any."
"S. LEBARBIER."
The directory has just now ordered the castle of Ruelle, near Paris, to be surrounded. It is there that the terrorists were collected and trained. It was to have been the central point of a movement which had been for some time in preparation. We should not wonder if Drouet was again to be found by accident in this assemblage.
Target, the republican Target, who refused to engage in the defence of Louis XVI. was said to have offered himself as the official defender of Drouet. This, however, he has formally denied.
The conversation has, for some days, turned on a curious negotiation said to have taken place between the Jacobins and some commanding personages. The escape of Drouet is said to have been a condition of this treaty, on the one side, which was repaid, on the other, by a promise of forbearance until the next election.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17, 1796.
The following officers, in and for the City of Philadelphia, were appointed and commissioned by the Governor, on Tuesday, the 11th day of October, 1796, under the act passed at the last session of the Legislature, for altering and amending the several acts of assembly incorporating the City of Philadelphia; and are to hold their offices during good behaviour - to wit;
Alexander Wilcocks, Esquire, Recorder. ALDERMEN. 1 Matthias Clarkson, 9 Philip Wager, 2 Reynold Keam, 10 John Clement Stocker, 3 John Barclay, 11 Isaac Howell, 4 Henry Baker, 12 Robert Wharton, 5 Michael Hillegas, 13 Gunning Bedford, 6 Jonathan B. Smith, 14 Nathaniel Falconer, 7 James Ash, 15 Alexander Todd, 8 John Jennings.
Out of the Aldermen above mentioned, the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia is to be chosen on Tuesday next, and on the third Tuesday in October yearly thereafter, by the members of the Select and Common Councils, who are to vote viva voce , at a joint meeting of both Boards.
ELECTION.
Returns from Dauphin County.
Table with 3 columns: Congress, John A. Hanna 889, John Carson 245, Samuel Miley 51; Senator, Conrad Lauer 609 Berks 1819, Gabriel Heister 372 Do. 1547; Assembly, Melick, Winick 931, W. Miley 724, Aspinworth 599.
** This is the man who brought forward the proposition to suspend the Treaty. Fifty-one votes for him! Vox populi
The following previous motion appeared in the Aurora of this morning. IMPORTANT.
Extract of a letter from Thomas Paine, dated Paris, July 30, 1796.
[The editor of the Aurora knows T. Paine's hand writing, and has seen the original, of which the following is a faithful extract.] JOHN ADAMS has said (and JOHN, it is known, was always a Teller after places and offices, and never tho' his little services were highly enough paid) JOHN has said, that as Mr. WASHINGTON had no children, the Presidency should be made hereditary in the family of LUND WASHINGTON. JOHN might then have counted upon some fine time for himself, and a provision for his descendants. He did not go so far as to say also, that the Vice-Presidency should be hereditary in the family of JOHN ADAMS. He prudently left that to stand upon the ground, that one good turn deserves another.
JOHN ADAMS is one of those men who never contemplated the origin of government, or comprehended any thing of first principles. If he had, he must have seen, that the right to set up and establish hereditary government never did, nor never can exist in any generation, at any time whatever: that it is of the nature of treason; because, it is an attempt to take away the rights of all the minors living at that time, and of all succeeding generations. It is of a degree beyond common treason. It is a sin against nature. The equal rights of generations, is a right fixed in the nature of things. It belongs to the son when of age, as it belonged to the father before him. JOHN ADAMS would himself deny the right, that any former deceased generation could have to decree authoritatively a succession of governors over him, or over his children; and yet he affirms the pretended right, treasonable as it is, of
* Two persons to whom JOHN ADAMS said this, told me of it. The secretary of Mr. JAY was present when it was told me.
acting it himself. His ignorance is his best excuse. JOHN JAY has said (and this JOHN was always the sycophant of every thing in power, from M. GIRARD in America, to GRENVILLE in England) JOHN JAY has said, that the Senate should have been appointed for life. He would then be sure of never wanting a lucrative appointment for himself, nor have had any fears about impeachments. These are the disguised traitors, that call themselves federalists!
[The foregoing contains many falsehoods: we believe every allegation unfounded. Its impudence is consummate; and this is equalled only by the insults offered to the distinguished patriots referred to, and through them to the people of the United States.]
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
BOSTON, October 12.
NEWFOUNDLAND.
Accounts confirm the destruction of this place by the French. We know not the exact force that the British have there, nor the squadron which has destroyed it. The island is 550 miles long, and 200 broad; and its value arises from its vicinity to the cod fishery; on which the fish are cured. The chief towns are Placentia, Bonavista, and St. John's, but not above 1000 families remain here in winter. The usual naval force, is a 50 gun ship, and three frigates.
NEW-YORK, October 13.
With all our industry, we were not able yesterday to obtain any Hamburg papers, by the brig Boston.
Last evening the ship Diana, captain Roffetter, 40 days from Bourdeaux, arrived at this port.
Capt. R. informs, that 70,000 men were embarking at Brest, supposed to go against Portugal; that a French frigate had been driven on shore, on the coast of France, by a British squadron; that no naval action had taken place; that no declaration of a Spanish war had transpired.
Drouet is found. Pains were taken to conceal him. His letter to the Council of 500 was refused to be read. Lyons was in trouble.
The King of Prussia, says an account dated Brest, 30th Thermidor, August 17, has sent an ENVOY to Frankfort, and after a conference with the Senate of that city, he offered to pay their contribution of ten millions, on condition, that they would acknowledge him as their sovereign, retaining their privileges. These propositions were rejected with indignation.
October 14.
It is remarkable that the first successes of Gen. Wurmler in Italy occasioned excessive joy at Vienna. Orders were given for ringing of bells, and a general illumination. The churches were to resound with Te Deum. Wurmler was proclaimed the Savior of his country. But before the celebration took place, an express with the news of his defeat arrived. All was mourning and sadness. Orders were given to extinguish all the wax candles that had been lighted. The churches were thronged, not to chant Te deum, but to implore mercy and aid for the Imperial armies.
The French High Jury for trial of officers of Government, &c. it is determined shall consist of 16 members.
The forced loan in France has been much neglected - arrears are very great. Boudin stated in council July 25, that instead of 600 millions of paper, it had not liquidated one third of the sum.
The French are already preparing for a peace. The council of 500 have sent a message to the Directory, to procure an estimate of the number of troops which will be necessary as a peace establishment, and the expense of maintaining them.
A new stretch of power, and another violation of neutrality by the French, has been exhibited in Genoa, by their requiring the Imperial minister to leave that state.
Precisely as we have predicted, have events taken place. As the victories of the French give them power, their ambition and their tyranny are exercised. Not only the conquered countries, but neutral states feel the effects of their pride and lust of power. They not only retaliate on their enemies, which was to be expected, but they go far beyond the combined powers, in their violations of neutral rights.
Americans, attend. You will probably, have the monster despotism to struggle with, in a new shape. You have combated kings with success. You have now to contend with tyranny, under the deceitful but fascinating cover of republican fraternity. Be vigilant - be firm. Your election is at hand - if you put into office men who favor the insidious wiles of this pretended friend, you endanger your whole fabric of government and freedom.
By the ship Draper, capt. Collins, arrived this morning from Dublin, we have been favored with a Dublin paper of the 1st September. The London Gazette of the 27th of August contains Col. Craufurd's official details of the raising the siege of Mantua, and the transactions of Wurmler's army to the 5th August; likewise the capture of several French privateers.
Letters from Cadiz dated 28th Aug. are received in town, which mention nothing respecting the embargo said to be laid on English and Spanish vessels in that port.
DUBLIN, Sept. 1.
A gentleman who arrived here on Monday from London, where his connections placed him in the first line of information, assures us, that it is confidently asserted in the higher circles, Mr. Hammond's mission to the continent has for its sole object to keep alive the flame of war in Germany until (at least) the first week in October.
On Friday last the apprehensions of a war with Spain, had so operated on the minds of the good people on the Stocks exchange, London, that consols actually fell under fifty eight; although on that day as well as the preceding, all the boisterous manoeuvres, which for some time have been in use, in that money mart, were played off.
The answer of the British minister to the late application of the Portugal merchants of London, although its tenor is marked with all the ambiguity
of the old school, was little of what we may stile consolatory; respecting the plain question whether a rupture with Spain is or is not inevitable; yet from it, our merchants, we think, may conclude, that if the war against France continues, Spain will be our enemy.
It is intended, we hear, to line the S. W. coast of Ireland with troops, and erect batteries on every ground that commands the harbors.
AUSTRIAN ACCOUNT OF THE RAISING THE SIEGE OF MANTUA.
The fortress of Mantua has been invested six weeks by the enemy. On the 6th and 16th July, the forties (already known) were made, under general Vukassovich, in which the enemy were found much stronger than it was supposed, and in which they lost near 1400 men. The want of fodder for the cattle in the fortress, occasioned the first forties. In the night of the 16th of July, the enemy began to bombard the city and citadel from four batteries. They attempted to storm it - but were thrice repulsed by gen. Ruckowina, with the loss of 600 men, killed and wounded. During the storm, the enemy had dug trenches in the soft ground before the glacis, and continued their works, notwithstanding the violent firing. The bombardment lasted without interruption; the fire broke out several times, and did no small damage to some buildings. On the 20th, gen. Buonaparte summoned the fortress to surrender; the garrison was answered by a refusal. Although many of the enemy's pieces of artillery were often dismounted, yet they violently battered the town from a second parallel of three batteries. Meanwhile it was agreed to spare the hospitals for the sick, on both sides, which were distinguished by black flags. On the 27th, the enemy repeated the second assault upon the entrenchment of Migliaretto, and on the 29th, the third, but gen. Ruckowina beat them off, with the same bravery as the first time.
The enemy, who sustained considerable loss, dragged back their dead and wounded into the trenches, so that their loss cannot be precisely ascertained. - Notwithstanding all this, the bombardment continued without interruption till the last day of July, at 11 o'clock at night, when the last bombs and red hot balls were thrown into the city. During the night there was a rattling of waggons, and in the morning a general silence was perceived in the enemy's trenches. A reconnoitring immediately was made, and the enemy being discovered on their retreat, were instantly pursued. Count Canto d'Yries assures, that the quantity of provisions, and all kinds of military stores taken from the enemy, is so great that it will require some weeks to take proper inventory of them. There being a want of troops, the prisoners were armed, and with their assistance there were made prisoners in divers places, one Commissary, ten Officers, two Secretaries, and 384 Privates. Prisoners are continually brought in, and magazines of provisions belonging to the enemy discovered. Near Guito the enemy were obliged to take to flight precipitately - and they also left there a considerable magazine of hay and straw. Count Canto is now occupied with destroying the enemy's batteries and trenches. The loss which the Austrians sustained since this place was first invested, down to the raising of the siege, amounts to 120 men killed, 395 wounded, including 14 officers, and 87 men missing. Field-Marshal-Lieut. count Canto d'Yries cannot sufficiently praise the courage and conduct of the whole garrison. - Major-Generals Ruckowina, Vukassovich, &c. have particularly distinguished themselves. The Field Marshal Lieut. can never bellow sufficient praise on the patriotic and loyal sentiments of the inhabitants of Mantua, who voluntarily offered money, wine, linen for dressing wounds, &c. and always loudly expressed their wishes for the success of the imperial arms.
In a fourth Supplement Extraordinary to the Court Gazette of Vienna, published with the three former, the Emperor accepts of the patriotic offer, made to him by petition, on the part of several well disposed subjects, of every description and rank, who propose to form a corps of volunteers to defend the Emperor, in concert, against his enemies.
LONDON, August 12.
LA POMONE.
The following letter from an officer on board this ship, gives a very satisfactory account of the late achievement of Sir John Borlase Warren.
"Fortune has enabled us to annoy the enemy effectually. - On Sunday the 30th ult. at 6 A. M. Bei de Ray bearing S. S. E. 6 leagues, and Uffiant N. N. E. 9 miles, a convoy consisting of 11 sail were discovered, to which we gave immediate chase; and upon our nearer approach, perceived it to consist of a French frigate of 32 guns, and a brig corvette of 8 guns, the rest merchantmen, who, finding they could not get through the passage of the Saints, bore up, and ran into Douarney bay; but from the superiority of sailing of our squadron, we cut off the convoy from their effort. La Pomone, Anson, and Artois, pursued the frigate and corvette, who continued running towards the end of the bay to a small creek, called Poldare, in which was a small creek, protected by batteries. We continued the pursuit until the frigate had run ashore, and we damaged the brig so much, that, had she been in deep water, she must have gone to the bottom: but, at all events, she never can be of use to the enemy, our shot having done the business effectually. Being within three leagues of Brest, and having a bay of almost that length to work out of, and the wind blowing pretty strong from the westward, night coming on, and the ebb tide having made, which might have easily brought any force they thought proper round from Brest, we thought it advisable not to anchor in the bay, or to endeavor to carry off, or annoy the enemy any more, but use our utmost to get out to sea. During our transactions with the frigate and corvette, the Jason, Galatea, Argus, and Dolly cutter, were employed boarding the merchantmen. We had the pleasing satisfaction of seeing them towing off the shore, and setting fire to nine sail of them, who were all in ballast, and burnt down to the water's edge, in sight of the inhabitants of Brest, as the hills around the bay were all covered with a vast concourse of people, who had the mortification of seeing their men of war run on shore and destroyed, and the convoy burnt and scuttled."
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE LIST.
PHILADELPHIA, October 17.
Table with 3 columns: Ship, Days. Ship Glasgow, Williams, Dublin 43; Caroline, Hilton, Liverpool 63; John Bulkeley, Stokeley, Isle of May 54; Dolphin, Graham, Lisbon 56; Brig New York Packet, Strong, Charleston 15; Sea Nymph, Peterfon, Bourdeaux 52;argo, Frankford, London 60; Fonthill, Dickenson, St. Bartholomews 20; Sch'r Friends, Hughes, Halifax 25; Ballahoo, McCutcheon, Cayenne 25. Arrived at the Port. Sloop Brilliant, Curracoa; Big Fame, Charleston; Polly, Campbell, Bremen; Mentor, Webb, Belfast - 29 passengers; Ship Commerce, of Kennebeck - Also, the Active, British packet, a French prize - and about 20 sail of other vessels, names unknown.
CLEARED.
Table with 3 columns: Ship, Port. Ship Mary Ann, Stewart, Cork; Hamburg Packet, Clay, Liverpool; Brig Sally, Calladay, Hispaniola; Jane, Lillibridge, Cape Francois.
Capt. Strong informs, that he entered the Capes on Friday last, and had been off Chinoteague for ten days, in company with a great number of inward bound vessels, detained by calms and contrary winds; he counted 27 sail from the m. head, and afterwards saw a number heaving in sight.
Two of the prizes (a ship and a brig) mentioned in our last, came up to, and saluted the Port, last Saturday, with 15 guns. They were taken from among the Jamaica fleet about 30 days ago, out 6 weeks. The brig is called the John Henderson. A vessel is just come up, in 34 days from Ireland.
A gentleman in this City, has received a letter from his Correspondent at Paris, dated August 10, which informs in substance, that the late Decree of the French Government respecting neutral vessels, was suspended and probably would never be carried into execution - that the depredations on the American commerce by French cruisers in the West-Indies, was unauthorized by that Government and done without their knowledge, and that satisfaction would be made for the losses thereby sustained.
Errata in Phocion No. 2. - In 32 line of 3d paragraph, for high , read higher . - At the end of the 4th paragraph alter to read, "to justify the emanicipation of the blacks, they are made part of the human race ; to justify their transportation, they are classed with the brutes ." - The printers of other papers, who may republish these strictures, are requested to attend to the above corrections.
LANDING.
Out of different vessels from England, and for sale by the subscribers on reasonable terms, Superfine and common cloths, and calimines. Ribbed and striped do. do. Blankets, mottled green and silk rugs. Superfine blue, Claret, and common coatings, Kerseys, Bear-skins, plain and Halsicks, Swanskins, Serges and Flannels, British Ingrain Carpeting, Hats assorted in cases of 12 doz. each. Chocolat chintzes, printed Callicoes and Handkerchiefs, Scarlet Cardinals, and Scarlet Snail. Yarn, Worsted, and Cotton hosiery, Beavers, Thickfests, Velvets, Corduroys, &c. &c. 6d. 8d. 1od. 12d. 2od. nails, and frying pans. An assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and a variety of India cotton, and silk goods.
Thos. & Joshua Fisher.
No. 5, Dock-street. Also by the Glasgow from Dublin, 1-8 and 4-8 Linens assorted in boxes of 30 pieces, ds. Brown, Glazed Linnen. Oct. 17. def.
For Sale,
Carolina Rice in whole and half hatches, Cotton of Cayenne and Trinidad, Seal Leather, entitled to drawback, Bolton Beef, and Mould and dipt candles. - Apply to Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 5, South Water-street. Oct. 17. d3w.
For Sale,
By Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. 25 hds. West-India Rum, 3d and 4th proof, 5 Barrels best Indigo, and A few thousand bushels of Turk's Island salt. Oct. 17. d.
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 313, High Street. G. W. Davis begs to give this early information, that his books are arrived per the Glasgow from Dublin, which added to those already received via New-York and Baltimore, will enable him to form the most extensive catalogue ever imported into this country.
When opened and arranged, notice will be published, and catalogues delivered gratis. Oct. 17. d3w.
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Monday the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms, In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of the same days.
In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels. Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday evening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season.
For terms, &c, enquire at his house, No. 134, Market street. Oct. 17. conf.
New Hat and Hosiery Store,
WHOLESALE, and RETAIL, By WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, No. 134, Market Street, 3d door from the corner of Fourth, South Side.
Mens' Black American and English Hats, of various qualities and prices. Ditto Drabs and Green-unders. Ladies' ditto black. And a large assortment of fancy ditto. Coloured beavers. With a great variety of elegant and fashionable trimmings &c. Youth's black and drab coloured ditto. Children's fancy ditto. All kinds of silk, silk and cotton, cotton and thread hose. Knit coloured Pantalooms. Ditto Drawers. Ditto Breeches Patterns. Silk Gloves. Knotted, coloured ditto, cotton. A quantity of mending cotton, sorted colours. N. B. The hats finished in the newest fashion. Oct. 17. codim.
REMOVED.
The Compting-House of HENRY PHILIPS, No. 118, Spruce-street, to the corner of South Fourth and Prune-streets. October 13. *3
Wahington Lottery.
The twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth days drawing are arrived at the office No. 147, Chestnut street. Prizes in the above Lottery are exchanged for tickets warranted undrawn. Oct. 14. fin&w3

For Sale, A Three-story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut Street, between Front and Second streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business. Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH. April 21.
A Manufactory FOR SALE. A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be let to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13.
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c. Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it. N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wf
Valuable Real Estate, For sale at Auction by Casper Thiel, of Hamburg, late the property of James and William Kinnear. For sale by public auction, on the 9th day of November next ensuing, at the sign of Gen. Washington, Wood's tavern, borough of Reading, Berks county, a following real estate, viz.
 No. 1. A TRACT of land containing 465 acres with allowance for roads, called the Purchase, situated in Brumfield township, Berks county, patented 18th of Jan. 1788. This tract, of which about 25 acres are cleared, is of good soil, situated on the Tomagawa, or Little Schuylkill, well watered and timbered, on which is erected a good log dwelling house and stable.  No. 2. A tract of unimproved land, containing 284 acres, with allowance, &c. called Hopewell, patented 28th October, 1790, situated in Brumfield township, Berks county, soil good.  No. 3. A tract of unimproved land, containing 376 acres with allowance, &c. called Hillsberg, patented 28th October 1790, situation, &c. as No. 2.  No. 4. A tract of unimproved land, containing 388 acres, with allowance, &c. patented 28th of October, 1786, situation, &c. as No. 2 and 3.  No. 5. A tract of land, containing 268 acres, and 57 perches, with allowance, &c. situated in Brumfield township, Berks county, on Tomagawa, or Little Schuylkill, 5 miles above the town of Hamburg, on which is erected a well finished two story squared log dwelling house, 22 feet by 35, within the distance of 100 paces from a forge, with the advantage of a ferry and public house; these advantages render this tract very valuable.  No. 16. A town lot in Hamburg, enclosed with a post and rail, or board fence, containing in front, 60 feet, and in depth 182 feet, subject to a ground rent of 7/6 per annum.  No. 17. A town lot in Hamburg, enclosed as No. 16, to which it adjoins, being of the same dimensions, and subject to the same ground rent, on which is erected a log stable, 16 by 18 feet.  No. 18. A town lot in Hamburg, adjoining to No. 17, a corner lot, fronting on Main and Schuylkill streets, dimensions the same as No. 16 and 17, above described, subject to 10/6 per annum ground rent. On this lot is erected a large 3 story dwelling house, 45 feet front on Main Street, by 34 feet in depth on Schuylkill Street, pleasantly and advantageously situated for a store.  N. B. The above described three town lots will be sold separately or together, as may best suit the purchasers.  Conditions of sale—One third of the purchase money to be paid to the subscribers, or either of them in Philadelphia, at or before the expiration of one month from the day of sale, when a deed of conveyance will be executed; the residue payable in equal payments, at 6 and 12 months with interest, the payment thereof to be secured by mortgage on the premises.  James Henderson, Frederick Montmolin, Thomas Rogers, Joseph D. Detiker, } Assignees to the estate of James & Wm. Kinnear. September 26. m & th.
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796. NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Piqua; at Sandusky Lake; and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-Franklin; at Pittsburg; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Grenville; at Piqua Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort Steubenville; at Fort Massac; at any place from Fort Massac to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Ouatanon. If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz. One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar. Two pounds of Soap. One pound of Candles. Therations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depredations of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8, CHESTNUT STREET. Have Imported in the late vessels from Europe, &c. AND HAVE FOR SALE, A general assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season— Amongst which are, BROAD and narrow CLOTHS, Plain and twill'd COATINGS, Rose striped and point BLANKETS, FLANNELS and BAISES, HATS assorted in cases, IRISH LINENS, INDIA GOODS, generally, A Consignment Invoice of IRONMONGERY, Comprising a capital assortment to open a store—including Thirty Casks of NAILS. This invoice will be sold entire on very advantageous terms. September 20.
Lottery FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize. viz.    1 Prize of 5000 dollars is 5000   1 1000 1000   1 500 500   5 200 1000   20 100 2000   99 50 4950   200 25 5000   2000 10 20,000   5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000   2332 Prizes. 44,450   4018 Blanks.   6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450 
By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the superintendents of the Paterson Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery. The Lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tickets may be procured. Dated this 17th day of June, 1796. Y. N. CUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, JONATHAN RHEA, } Managers. def co
Samuel Richardet, RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe. They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Treasury of the United States. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Funded Debt, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum. 1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, intitled an act in addition to an act, intitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit. "First, by dividends "to be made on the last days of March, June and September" for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of "one and one half per centum upon the original capital." Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock." 2d. All diffinition between payments on account of Interest and Principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I do make, constitute and appoint of my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and fulfil, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day of in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety six. BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of before me personally came within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed Seal the day and year last aforesaid. Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. July 23. m & s f.
For Sale, A Complete Font of BREVIER, Entirely new, and yet unopened. The weight of this font is about 375 lb. It is from the Foundry of Willson & Sons, Glasgow, and will be sold at cost & charges. Also for Sale, a pair of Super Royal Chales. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, 179 Chestnut-Street. September 27. def
City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & 50,000 dwelling-house, 5 cash 30,000, are } 50,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 - - 10,000 20 do. 500 - - 10,000 100 do. 100 - - 10,000 200 do. 50 - - 10,000 400 do. 25 - - 10,000 1,000 do. 10 - - 10,000 15,000 do. 10 - - 150,000 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 but ONE. And approved notes, securing payment in 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 pravings 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 net 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 Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold off.—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security. 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. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal, of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGET. * * * Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry. co
WATSON'S ANSWER TO GIBBON. JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by J. OSMOND, No. 41, Chestnut-Street, Apology for Christianity, in a series of Letters, addressed to EDWARD GIBBON, Esq. Author of the History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. By R. WATSON, D. D. F. R. S. Bishop of Llandaff. (Price 75 cents bound.) Watson's Answer to Paine, To be had at the same place. The enemies of Religion are awake! Let not her friends sleep. Sept. 1. mwf
NOTICE. THE Subscriber, having been reduced in his circumstances, by sundry misfortunes, and being thereby unable to satisfy his just debts, hereby gives notice to his Creditors and to all persons concerned, that he intends to apply to the General Assembly of Maryland at their next session to be held on the first Monday of November next, for the benefit of an act of insolvency. WILLIAM EDMONDSON Easton, 1st of the 9th month, 1796. rawthrmn
To be sold, A PLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow. A great part of the arable land is in a high state of cultivation, and very natural to the production of Red Clover. On said plantation there is a genteel two-story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a good dry cellar under the whole; together with a barn, corn-cribs and carriage-house. The garden is large, and contains a good collection of the best kinds of grafted and ungrafted fruit trees; the orchard consists of about three hundred grafted apple-trees. Any person inclined to purchase said premises, may be informed of the terms by applying to ANDREW HUNTER. July 29. ff
TO BE SOLD, At No. 123, North Second-Street, and by several of the Apothecaries in this City. TRANSFERS of the right to remove pains and inflammation from the human body, as secured to Dr. ELISHA PERKINS, by patent, with instruments and directions necessary for the practice. This mode of treatment is particularly useful in relieving pains in the head, face, teeth, breath, side, loins, back, rheumatism, recent gout, &c. &c. Notwithstanding the utility of this practice, it is not presumed but there are cases in which this and every other remedy may sometimes fail. June 1. raw
To be disposed of, The time of a healthy NEGRO WOMAN, who has between four and five years to serve: She can be recommended for her sobriety and honesty. For particulars enquire at No. 132, Chestnut-Street. August 3. w & kf
MR. FRANCIS, (Of the New Theatre) TAKES this opportunity of returning thanks to his scholars and to the public. Mr. Francis intends, on his return from Maryland, to open a public academy for dancing, upon a plan entirely new. He flatters himself that his attention to his pupils hitherto renders any promise of conducting his future schemes on the most liberal and strictest terms, of propriety, totally unnecessary. N. B. Private tuition as usual. June 3. raw
No. 154. District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED that on the 26th day of September, in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, Abraham Bradley, junior of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Map, the right whereof, he claims as author in the words following to wit. "Map of the United States exhibiting the situations, connections & distances of the Post-Offices, Stage-roads, Counties, Ports of Entry and Delivery for Foreign vessels, and the principal rivers." "By ABRAHAM BRADLEY, jun." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." Samuel Caldwell, Clerk, District of Pennsylvania. The above map may be had at the author at the General Post-Office, next door to the War-Office in Fifth-Street, and at his house, No. 78, corner of Crown Street and Brewers Alley between 4th and 5th, and Vine and Callowhill Streets. Prices from 3 to 5 dollars each, according to the manner in which they are finished. The proges (or arrivals and departures) of the Mail on the Main Line may be had separate for 37 1/2 cents. Oct. 3. raw.
WANTED, An APPRENTICE to the Printing Business. Enquire at this Office. Aug. 9
Washington Canal Lottery, No. I. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of curing a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. I. Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 last drawn Tickets, each 5,000 35,000 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 10 57,500 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 3850 Prizes, 195,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of B. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. ff
FOR SALE. A PLANTATION, ABOUT 12 miles from this City, situate in Abingdon Township, Montgomery County; containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stable, fields, barns, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit, about 12 acres of good meadow well watered and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 1st of April next. Property in this city will be taken in exchange, or MORRIS and NICHOLSONS Notes in payment. Enquire at No. 37, Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. tiff
FOR SALE, A very Valuable Estate, CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper-Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat. The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by Mordecai Lewis, Surviving Executor. Oct. 9. tiff
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, —No. 119— CHESTNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]