Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-01-22 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1675.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 22, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII]
Custom-House Sales.
Philadelphia, January 13, 1798. On Monday, the 23th of January, 1798, at 12 o'clock, will be sold by public auction, at the Custom-House...
Marshall's Sales.
UNITED STATES, } vs. Pennsylvania District. } NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of a writ to me directed...
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, pro tempore, to contra his business, offers this Estate for sale; on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces...
Salisbury Estate (cont.)
THE Subscriber, pro tempore, to contra his business, offers this Estate for sale; on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces...
NOTICE.
ALL persons concerned are hereby notified, that the subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lost certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States...
Public Sale of Real Estates.
On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second-street, at 6 o'clock in the evening, the following ESTATES.
To be sold.
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c.
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States.
ROSS & SIMSON,
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MUSIC.
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LOST.
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CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, January 18. Debate on providing the means of Foreign intercourse.
[Continued from Saturday's Gazette] Mr. SINGREAVE said, it was much to be regretted, that when gentlemen thought it necessary to introduce their opinions to the consideration of the house, they should suppose themselves justified in taking a latitude remotely and unnecessarily connected with the subject under consideration. These sort of remarks could not be permitted to go without reply; and in consequence, the debates of the legislature appeared, as if they were intended more to influence the public mind, than the minds of gentlemen in that house on the decision of the question before them. He did not think these observations without their application on the present occasion. If the gentleman who made the motion before the committee had confined himself to the propriety of appointing ministers plenipotentiary to certain courts, it would have been decided by this time; but he had thought proper to go into a declaration on the fatal effects of Executive patronage, and on the particular uses made of it in this government. He asked if any gentleman could dispassionately say that this had connection with the subject before the committee. If the gentleman's observations were taken in their broadest extent, they went to say the patronage of the Executive was dangerous to the liberties of the People of this Country—they went to defeat and dishonour a power created by the Constitution of the Country. If the gentleman meant any thing, therefore, (and he supposed he had some meaning in what he said) he could mean no more than this, that it was improper in the Executive to appoint improper persons to improper offices in the Government. This proposition was self-evident, and there could be no disagreement upon it, and no general observations on the ruinous effects of patronage were necessary. No man was disposed to say that if the Executive power were unlimited, it might not be abused, and all knew that it was wrong to appoint improper persons to public offices; but the true application of the arguments used on this occasion appeared to be, that the appointments made by the Executive were made with the single view of increasing Executive influence, and that, consequently, the motives of the Executive were impure. This position had not, most assuredly, been supported, by the introduction of any fact; but the declaration was as broad and as little specific, as the charge itself. It had also been observed, that it had become an avowed principle in the government to exclude from public offices, all those who were of a different opinion from the Executive. He knew not upon what foundation this assertion was made, and it was very immaterial whether true or not. For himself, he had no objection to declare to his opinion, that wherever the administrators of government had deviated from a rule of this kind, they had done so to their sorrow and to their loss, and the experience of government in this respect had produced a sad and awful lesson, which would doubtless have its effect in future.
But, was it for that house to enquire into those things? He believed not. The Constitution and laws of the Country had made certain offices necessary, and left it to the Executive to fill them as he pleased; and was it for that house to attempt to control this discretion? If it were executed to the injury of the People, the Constitution had pointed out the remedy to be by impeachment. But where was the crime, the offence, or the impropriety, of the conduct ascribed to the Executive, if it had been adopted? Would gentlemen say, that the Executive ought to appoint persons to offices who professed an opinion contrary to its own. Did gentlemen suppose that there was such a want of integrity in this department of Government, that it adopted a political opinion which it did not believe to be right; and if it were believed to act from principle, would it be prudent, or right, to admit to a participation in the execution of the important duties of Government, persons whose sentiments were not in unison with those of the Executive, and who could only create discord and confusion, where nothing but harmony and union ought to prevail? If the Executive acted upon just principles, it would endeavour to give singleness of design to its operations, and it could only do this by admitting persons into the government who thought with it. This would be a right, prudent and honourable conduct, and where it had been deviated from (as he had before observed) Government had received an awful lesson for its future conduct.
But why deviate into this wide field of speculation? The single question before the committee was, whether an appropriation should be made in support of our present diplomatic establishment. In arguing on this question, gentlemen set out with saying, that at the origin of this government a certain diplomatic establishment was necessary, and that there had been no occasion to change it; and, if it had been changed, it was now the time to correct it; and they called upon gentlemen to show what necessity there had been for the change. To that call it was sufficient to answer, and it was an answer which must be given, that they did not know. They had no means of knowing; the Constitution had not placed those means in their hands. For whatever control that house might assume to itself over the Executive, it must be admitted that a right judgment on this subject could not be formed by them, as the information necessary to this judgment was not upon the files of that house. All the diplomatic agents correspond with the Executive alone, and that branch of government only could form a correct judgment upon diplomatic agencies. Suppose
they were, in their turn, to ask gentlemen, why was not the present establishment necessary? were they prepared to give a well-grounded opinion on the subject? He believed they could not. And the burden of proof lay upon them, because they were endeavouring to destroy an existing establishment, without knowing the reasons which had induced the change.
It had been said by his colleague, that the power of appointing officers, vested in the executive, was liable to abuse, and he had referred to the late appointment of the gentleman from S. Carolina whilst a member of that house, as a proof of it. Mr. S. asked if there was any thing in the constitution which forbade the President from appointing members of the legislature to executive offices, and on the contrary, if it had not been the constant practice to do so? If the constitutionality of the practice could not be called in question, the abuse of its execution could only be blamed. In the particular instance alluded to, his colleague had not supposed the executive had been actuated by any improper motives in the appointment; but only that the fact showed the power was liable to be abused. Unquestionably this, and every other power might be abused; but if the power was constitutionally used, it could not be found fault with, except it were abused. Where could the executive look for fit persons to fill diplomatic offices, if he were not to chuse them from the legislators, whose situation evinced that they possessed the confidence of their constituents, and in which they had had an opportunity of showing that they possessed abilities for such an appointment, such as would do honor to themselves, and such as were calculated to procure advantages for their country.
The question whether that house had the power to interfere with the executive authority, by withholding appropriations, had been fully discussed in a former congress, and the opinion of the country was not now to be fixed on this subject. For that part of the house, who thought the constitution had not vested them with the authority of controlling the executive, it was sufficient to say, that the executive had thought it necessary to introduce the change in the diplomatic department, which was complained of, and that they felt themselves bound to carry his determination into effect; but those who think the house of representatives may control the executive in this respect, will of course act accordingly.
Mr. BALDWIN said, he perceived there was a real difference of opinion between the gentleman last up and himself. The gentleman supposed the diplomatic establishment was fixed by the executive, and the legislature had nothing to do with it, but to provide the money. Every person must see, even from a cursory view of the constitution, that this was designed to be a government of departments, legislative, executive and judicial, to be kept as far as possible distinct. It was the business of the legislature to establish officers by law; it was the business of the executive to fill those offices. It would appear, from tracing back the law now proposed to be continued, that it originated in this manner. He had not been notified of the subject being likely to be called up to-day, and was not prepared to be as particular as he could with as to facts; he had endeavored to refresh his recollection since it had been under discussion, and he found it originated from the speech of the President at the opening of the second session of the first congress, in which he said, "that the interests of the United States required that our intercourse with other nations should be facilitated by such provisions as will enable me to fulfill my duty in that respect; and to this end, that the compensation to be made to the persons who may be employed, should according to the nature of their appointments, be defined by law." This part of the speech was referred to a committee, and from that originated this law. Want of information at that early time in the government, prevented their being as particular as they wished, they fixed a sum to each grade, and a sum beyond which the whole amount should not extend, limited the law to a short period, that it might be open to be corrected by experience. The present motion, if he had understood it, proposed now to be a little more particular in the establishment, by fixing the sum for particular places; to do the very thing then recommended by the President. The fame had always been the intention of every succeeding congress, which was the reason why they continued it only for short periods, leaving it open to such amendments as should be suggested by experience. These ideas of the offices being first to be established by law, appeared not only to be the sense of the former President, and of each succeeding congress, as he had stated, but appeared also to be the opinion of the present President. At the last session, he thought that a higher grade of office was necessary at Algiers; this he stated in a message to congress, as there were great expenditures of money on that coast, he thought it necessary that an establishment should be made which would enable him to appoint a very confidential person, on whom the other officers there should be dependent, and who should control their proceedings and expenditures. Congress concurred in this opinion, passed a law for the establishment of the office, and then the executive appointed the officer. For these reasons, he considered the question as within their proper powers, and fairly open to their deliberation.
He was always sorry to hear of the hostility of the departments of the government and of how much harm they could do if they were hostile to each other. They are designed, and have every inducement to cultivate harmony, and not hostility; and in the harmonious exercise of their powers, they control each other; there can be no great danger of excessive patronage in appointments to office, if the office must be first established by law. If he had not mis-
understood the gentleman last up, he had expressed some belief and approbation of the executive's having a political system as to legislation, and rewarding and punishing friends and enemies of that political system: to be sure it was by the President, to lay information before the legislature, and to recommend measures. When he has done this, he has done his duty; but to conceive that there is a general system of legislation always existing in the executive, which is to be regarded as a standard; or that the executive and judiciary departments of the government are to be considered as floating round on the small and frequently casual majorities and minorities which will for ever take place in representative legislatures, was tapping the very principles and foundation of a government of departments like ours. If a law happened to be made by the wrong side, it would have had but a bad chance with the executive, or at the best of judgment. There were old republics in this country. He believed their executives or judiciaries had rarely taken part, or been carried round on the thousand flimsy with which they had been agitated. He could not persuade himself that he had understood the gentleman as expressing an approbation of it, as he thought it was stated by him (Mr. Singreave said, he had certainly been misunderstood). Mr. Baldwin said he therefore considered the question a fair one, and a question which was always expected to be made at the different times when this act had been continued by short limitations: it had been an old question, and always considered a very important one, before the present government was formed. At the close of the revolutionary war, the disposition for forming many treaties, and having extensive diplomatic connections with European powers, was carried even farther than it has been since. It was among their first national acts, and discovered marks of youth and inexperience; a few years convinced them that they had gone too far, that this country had little to expect from treaties and much to lose, and that many diplomatic connections were more frequently the cause of perplexity and embarrassment, than of any national advantage. The Congress, under the articles of confederation, were extricating themselves from that policy as fast as possible; as these expired in course, they were careful not to renew them. For several of the last years of that Congress, he well recollected that clusters of candidates for these appointments, supported by powerful interds and connections were uniformly resisted; and if he mistook not, when this government came into operation this country had but one minister in Europe. The conviction on this subject was so strong, and experience had so fully settled it as the true policy, that it remained immovable for some time after organizing the present government. All appropriations for foreign ministers was refused at the first session as far as he recollected. At the second session, it was urged, in the speech of the President, as before stated, and enforced by more particular explanations to individuals, as designed to be for temporary purposes, respecting the northern forts and the property that was withheld: under these explanations, a law passed, as before explained. It was true, this policy had been of late, in some measure departed from. He thought experience had already been useful to them in this course also, and ought to administer caution to them in seeking to intermingling in European politics. Ambassadors and ministers cannot be entirely indifferent to the characters and events with which they are constantly surrounded: the share they take is very apt to be exchanged between the countries to which they belong. He did not wish to be too particular on that point: he was persuaded facts enough presented themselves to the recollection of every member to confirm his remark. It might be said that on this also we have an awful lesson. If evil had been experienced from this cause, he hoped it would operate as a reason to endeavour to diminish it. He thought it not unreasonable for the house to interpose their restraining power as to granting money, and the more particular establishment of the offices, and thus aid the other departments of the government in bringing back by degrees, this part of our policy to its former principles, so well sanctioned by experience. Whether the present moment was well timed, or whether it was best to give it another short limitation before we went into a definite establishment, was another question, on which he was willing to hear more remarks. Informed as he was at present, he should vote for the motion, and thought they might make some amendments to the former bill, already suggested by experience, and which would be useful.
The committee rose and had leave to sit again.
FRIDAY—JANUARY 19. Debate on Foreign intercourse. The House having resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. DENT in the chair. Mr. PINCKNEY rose. He understood the amendment was intended to confine our Ministers Plenipotentiary to London and Paris, and that no higher grade than Minister Resident should be employed in any other country. He was opposed to this change at this time, and to the mode proposed of doing the business, if the time were favourable. It was proper that at this juncture, our Ministers should remain as they were, as it was prudent to derive all the influence and advantage we could from the situation of our agents in Europe, who would not only be enabled to communicate more correct information from thence, than could be derived from any other source, but who could also explain the motives and objects of this government, and by that means remove any unfavourable impressions which may be attempted to be given with respect to this country; and thereby put our business in the best train for securing the neu-
tral standing which we have taken. He was again for another reason. To change the Diplomatic Intercourse in the way proposed, would be forcing upon the Executive a measure contrary to its wishes. It would also be affording testimony to the charge heretofore made, that there was a division in the government and in the People situation in which many wished to see us. He should be sorry to afford the appearance of one department of government having forced upon the other a change of measures of which they are the competent Judges, and upon which they have acted. As it was well known that there was a very intimate connection between Spain and Holland, and the country with whom we have at present a misunderstanding, he should be unwilling to deprive this country of the advantages to be derived from having ministers at these places; besides, if our ministers were to be recalled from thence, it would be considered as an extraordinary proceeding; and might be construed as intended to be hostile to them. Whatever influence Spain or Holland may have in the councils of the country which he had alluded to, by continuing our ministers there, it was probable that weight would operate in our favour. There was an additional reason with respect to Spain. It was well known that we had points yet to settle with the country. Our treaty with that power was not yet carried into effect, and negotiations might at this time be going on in relation to it, which might be frustrated by the recall of our Ministers.
With respect to the grade of Ministers proper to be employed in different countries, we must not consult on this subject our own ideas alone, but pay some respect to the light in which this business is seen in other countries. From a fact within his own knowledge, he knew of what consequence these forms were looked upon in the court of Spain. When they wished to finish a treaty which was begun with this country, they desired it might be done by a Minister of a higher grade than the one resident there. It was on this requisition, that an envoy extraordinary was sent. There was considerable etiquette in this business, which it would not be proper altogether to neglect. It was necessary when a minister Plenipotentiary was sent to a country, for that country to return a minister of the same grade. Besides, to go into the proposed measure at this time, would exhibit a degree of instability in our Councils which would have an unfavourable appearance to Foreign Countries. If peace were restored in Europe, and we had no difference to settle there, he should agree with the gentleman from Virginia, and with the opinion of the old Congress, that it would be well to keep no Foreign Ministers in Europe. All commercial regulations might be as well carried on by Consuls as by Ministers; and if any differences should arise betwixt this Country and any of the European Governments, special envoys might be sent to settle them, as heretofore; for when the situation of this country was considered it would appear to be for our interest to have as political connection with Europe as possible, and therefore Ministers could be of no use, but might do mischief. Gentlemen of the different opinions in that house, must see that we have had ministers in Foreign Countries who have done no good, and that Foreign Ministers have been sent to this country who have done harm. He therefore thought that the gentleman from Virginia was right in principle; but he thought that the time was improper, and he did not approve of the mode proposed to be adopted. He should wish that the subject should be brought forward by way of an original motion, and receive all the discussion which the rules of the house would admit of.
Mr. P. concluded by observing, that he had avoided touching upon what gave colour to the debate of yesterday. It was with concern he heard such topics introduced. It must be lamented by every friend to the country, as tending to destroy that harmony and good will which was at all times proper and desirable, but at this time peculiarly so, when all our efforts ought to be joined to avoid the calamities of war; but when, if these calamities could not be avoided, we ought to stand shoulder to shoulder and oppose every power who was determined to impose upon us. So strongly was this impressed upon his mind, that he thought every means should be taken to harmonize and conciliate. The best way to effect this harmony, in his opinion, was to avoid in debate, all personalities, and those subjects which tend to heat the passions, and which, instead of elucidating, embarrass investigations; for there was no chance for rational enquiry, when full vent was given to resentments and anger. Mr. P. asked pardon for this digression and sat down.
Mr. NICHOLAS wished to explain his intentions of bringing forward this amendment. He believed the gentleman last up would find they nearly corresponded with his own. He had no idea of putting an immediate veto upon the Ministers at present employed. He considered this bill, though passed with a limitation, as a permanent system, and a subsequent clause of the bill would enable the committee to fix the time at which the salaries of Ministers should cease. His wish was to put a limit to this extension of executive power. He reminded the gentleman from S. Carolina, that Holland was not concerned in this bill, as we had only a Minister Resident there. If the subject were further dilated upon, he should offer some farther remarks upon it.
(Debate to be continued.)
LONDON. BRITISH NAVY.—The number of commissioned officers at present in the service of the British navy, amount to 2945, viz. Admiral of the Fleet 1 Post Captains 509 Flag officers of different Commanders 319 Ranks and colours 105 Lieutenants 2011 The last promotion of captains to the rank of rear-admiral, took place on the 20th of February last, and includes nine—Sir Charles Cotton being now the last on the list of admirals. The
eldest captain, who had not reached the rank of admiral, is Sir Alex. Schomberg: he was made post captain in the year 1757.
At the head of the masters and commanders still stands the long-neglected name of George Blyke, who was promoted to that rank in the year 1757.
The senior lieutenant of the British navy is Mr. Anthony Foote, whose luck in preference seems to have kept pace nearly with that of the former gentleman. Mr. F. was made a lieutenant in 1744.
The venerable father of the British fleet, Lord Howe, is we believe, the oldest officer of any rank in the service. His lordship was made a post captain in the year 1746, a rear-admiral in 1770, a vice-admiral in 1775, an admiral of the white in 1782, and admiral of the fleet in 1796.
A very curious discovery has lately been made by one of our best antiquaries and historians, among the papers of the celebrated Irish Patriot, Mr. Molyneux, who died in 1699, of a branch of the Royal Society established in Dublin, and corresponding with them from 1662 till Sir Isaac Newton was President of the Society. This circumstance was not known when the Irish Academy was incorporated, 1786. From a print of the Giant's Causeway, printed and engraved by their order in 1697, it appears that Sir Cyril Wyche was president, Dr. Ales. Bishop of Cloyne, and William Molyneux, Esq; Vice President of the Dublin Philosophical Society. Some curious traits have also been found among the papers of Dr. Huntingdon, who was a great traveller, and Provost of the University of Dublin in the reign of Charles II.
At Worcester races last week, appeared the venerable William Hyde, of Hopton Wafers, in Shropshire, who is now in his 104th year! He rode from that place to Mr. Burwick's hospitable mansion at Hallow, from whence he walked daily to the race-ground. In his cottage on the side of the Cle-hill, he has passed his long and peaceful life, in the parish which gave him birth. After the age of 70, he wandered into Wiltshire to see his sons, and walked on the first day of his journey from his home to Newport, in Gloucestershire, a distance of near 50 miles. He lived 68 years with one wife!
A machine was tried on Monday on board his Majesty's ship Centaur, which bids fair to be of the greatest utility to the marine of this kingdom: it is a new captain, invented by William Bolton, Esq. Commander in his Majesty's navy. Four men actually weighed the Centaur's sheet anchor. Had all the powers been applied, it was allowed that two men would have done it: Indeed from many causes, there is little doubt but one man would raise a 74's anchor. This machine possesses both power and velocity, as the power can be applied, or detached with wonderful facility; and used as a simple captain, it is much superior to any common one.
BOSTON, January 12. GOVERNMENTAL PROCEEDINGS.
Wednesday, Dec. 31. 1798. Agreeably to adjournment, a quorum of both branches assembled at the old state-house, and proceeded to the election of committees preparatory to the execution of business.
A committee was raised to report the time and manner of repairing to the new state-house, which the agents had reported was prepared for the accommodation of government. Adjourned. Thursday, January 11.
Agreeably to adjournment, and invitation of the legislature, the Supreme Executive repaired to the senate chamber of the old house, and at 12 o'clock, a procession moved consisting of the
Sheriff of Suffolk His Excellency THE GOVERNOR, His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor, The Hon. Council, The President of the Senate, Chaplain of the Legislature, The Hon. Senate, The Speaker of the House of Representatives, The Hon. House, The Secretary of the Commonwealth, Clerks of the two Houses, The Treasurer of the Commonwealth, Clerks, Messengers, &c.
In this order the whole proceeded to the representatives' room, in the new Commonwealth-house; where the Rev. Dr. Thatcher, as chaplain of the legislature, in a very eloquent and pathetic address, dedicated the building to the most honourable of human pursuits—the honour of God, and the people's good. The different branches then separated, and took possession of their appropriate rooms.
Dr. Eustis, in behalf of the representatives of Boston, in a very handsome manner, returned thanks to the house, for its politeness in permitting them to take the first range of seats opposite the speaker.
The Secretary informed the house, that he had in direction from his Excellency the Governor to acquaint the house, that he should meet them to-morrow, in the representatives' room, to make the usual communications to the legislature. Adjourned. Friday, January 12.
The two branches being convened in the representatives' room, precisely at 12 o'clock his excellency the Governor came in and addressed the Legislature in the following
SPEECH.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. While I rejoice with you, and my fellow-citizens at large, on the completion of this stately edifice, not less honourable to the commonwealth, at whose expence it was erected, than ornamental to the capital which generously provided the place; permit me to express my entire satisfaction at the ingenious manner in which the plan has been executed. Begin and finished in little more than two years, it exhibits a pleasing proof of the architectural skill and fidelity of your agents, who planned and superintended the work; while it demonstrates the ability of the artificers who performed it.
Combining the advantages of suitable retirement, a healthy situation, and delightful prospect, with such elegant and very convenient apartments for the security of the records, and for transacting the public business, there is perhaps no building to be found within the United States, more useful or magnificent. I am convinced that you, gentlemen of both houses of the legislature, will cordially join me in the fervent wish, that this state house may long remain a monument of the public spirit of the citizens of Massachusetts, as well as the testimony of their respect to our happy political institutions. We will then, under the smiles of Heaven, unite in dedicating it to the Honor, Freedom, Independence and security of our country. In this house may the true principles of the best system of civil government the world has ever seen, be uniformly supported. Here, may every practice and principle be successfully opposed, that tend to impair it. Here may every act of the legis-

are, the result of cool deliberation and judgment. And in this house, on all necessary occasions, may the supreme executive, agreeably to the laws of the land, in mercy cause judgment to be executed. And each branch of our elective government, continuing faithful in the discharge of its trust, God grant, that neither external force or influence, nor internal commotion or violence, may ever shake the pillars of our free republic.
With the highest pleasure we notice, with the highest pleasure the evidence of great prosperity and happiness in all parts of this commonwealth, arising, as well from the love of order and due submission to the laws, as from the enterprise, virtue, and industry of the citizens—yet it is to be regretted, that external appearances are not equally favorable. Owing to the war in Europe, the interests of our commerce have greatly suffered; and on that account, as well as from the humanity natural to Americans, our wishes for the re-establishment of peace, have been sincere and ardent. This it seems has taken place between the French Republic and the German Empire; and preparations it is said, are making for the continuance of the war between that republic and Great-Britain. To me, therefore, there appears but little probability, that the depredations on the commerce of the United States will be speedily discontinued. An event so desirable, in a great measure depends on the success of the commissioners of the United States, now at Paris, who are making every effort in their power to adjust, by amicable negotiation, our causes of difference with the French republic: But as there can be no certainty, that the overtures of a friendly adjustment will be successful, ought we not to be prepared for disappointment, and meet it with firmness?
The commerce of the United States is too important to be neglected; and I am persuaded it will not fail of receiving all the protection and support our national government can afford. The citizens of America love peace, and sincerely wish to cultivate friendship with all nations. But should necessity (which Heaven forbid) compel them to the last resort, the same undaunted spirit and firmness will be discovered in the just defence of their independence, which were so conspicuous at the time it was obtained. This is a subject of the highest importance, and belongs I am sensible, to the government of the United States, whose measures, at this important crisis, undoubtedly will be marked with prudence, and purified with firmness: But, let me ask, is it not necessary, among existing circumstances, to enjoin to the world our readiness to support such measures for the general welfare, as the government of the United States shall see fit to adopt? Whilst we are careful not to infringe on the rights of other governments, we will be faithful to our own, which by oath we have engaged to support, and to which we are bound by every social and moral obligation. The business of legislation, for which you are now more particularly convened, is both arduous and important, and requires your careful attention in framing such new laws, as you may judge necessary for the public good, and in revising and amending those, which already exist; so that the citizen may find security for every right, and redress for every wrong to his person or property, in the most easy and expeditious manner possible. It is unnecessary to be particular on this subject, because your enlightened understanding and discretion, will direct you to the wisest measures for the advancement of more important objects.
I have the highest satisfaction gentlemen, in being able to inform you, that by statements exhibited to me by the late treasurer, Mr. Davis, and by his successor, Mr. Coffin, our public treasury appears to be in an eligible situation. The debts due to the Commonwealth, exclusive of those considered as doubtful, are quite sufficient to discharge all just claims and demands on government, of every description; and a considerable surplus will then remain for public exigencies. This shows the effect of the plan adopted for the reduction of our debt and cannot fail of encouraging you to persevere in a system so obviously beneficial, because it will enable the public to discharge its debt, without the necessity of any addition to the usual taxes, which are requisite for the support of government. Those statements, I have directed to be laid before you, with the explanatory, useful observations thereon, by the treasurer.
My official duty obliges me to mention, that owing to the incompetency of the present legal compensations for services required, several vacancies have happened in some of the important offices of the government particularly in that of the judge of Probate, in the county of Hancock. The respectable gentleman who lately filled that important office, has stated to me, that the allowance established by law, is quite insufficient to bear the expenses of attending the probate courts in that county, without taking into consideration any allowance for his time and services. Under such circumstances, it is not probable the vacancy can be suitably filled. You will therefore judge whether the circumstances of that county do not call for your particular attention. Every servant of the public, is justly entitled to a reward, adequate to the merit of his services; and in making legal establishments for this purpose, suitable regard should be had to the enhanced prices of the necessaries of life. Whilst I am on this subject, I beg leave to submit to your candid consideration, whether it would not better comport both with the letter and spirit of the constitution, to annex permanent and honorable establishments to some of the important offices therein mentioned, rather than occasionally to afford relief by temporary, additional grants. In your wisdom and rectitude the people have placed a confidence, and I am persuaded they will not be disappointed.
Agreeably to an act of Congress, for the more general promulgation of the laws passed on the third day of March, 1795; I have lately received from the Secretary of State, five hundred and eighty-eight sets of the laws of the United States, consisting of three volumes each, being this Commonwealth's proportion of said laws, to be deposited in such fixed and convenient place in each county, or other civil subordinate division, as the executive legislature shall deem most conducive to the general information of the people. It will, I conceive, be necessary for the legislature to make provision for the immediate distribution of those laws, among the several towns or counties within the commonwealth, in such manner and under such restrictions as may be thought best adapted
to carry into effect the important and useful design of the said act. Other matters which may require your consideration, I shall communicate by private message, and shall most cheerfully concur with you in every measure that shall appear to me well calculated to establish the security and promote the general welfare of our fellow citizens.
INCREASE SUMNER. Council Chamber, Jan. 12th, 1798.
The Secretary then delivered a copy of the speech to the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House. The Senate having returned, the Speaker read the speech from the chair; and on motion, it was committed to Dr. Eustis, Mr. J. C. Williams, Mr. Treadwell, Mr. Barnes, & Mr. Sprague, (of Lancaster.)
A considerable number of local petitions, &c. were presented, and duly attended to.
IN SENATE—Friday, Jan. 12. The speech of his Excellency the Governor was committed to the Hon. Messrs. Danc, Jones, and Davis (of Portland.)
The statement of the late Treasurer Davis, on the finances, was taken up, and considered.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23.
Extract of a letter from Paris dated, Oct. 30. "Our commissioners have not advanced one step towards negotiation. My hopes and fears are on the alarm."
LITERARY. We are happy to see that Mr. David West, of Boston is about to add to the many useful publications with which he has benefited his country, an edition of count Rumford's "Essays, political, economical and philosophical." This eminent philosopher is one of those self-taught geniuses, whom no disadvantages of birth and education can depress. His origin was obscure being born at Woburn, a few miles from hence. He came, a country lad, into this town, and attended behind the counter of an English goods shop, where he probably found the best means of information that were afforded to his youth. From such an humble origin he has risen to the highest offices, civil and military, under the duke of Bavaria; and he who was familiarly known here by the name of Benjamin Thompson, is now Count of Rumford and, what is more, a philosopher and benefactor of mankind. (Salem Gaz.)
PRICE OF STOCKS. Philadelphia, January 16, 1797. 6s Per Cent. 109 3/4 109 1/2 Three Per Cent. 104 5d Deferred 6 per Cent. 139 od. BANK United States, 22 per cent. Pennsylvania, 23 per cent. North America, 45 per cent. Insurance Co. Pennsylvania, 5 to 6 per cent. N. A. shares 40 per cent.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. The ship Roba and Betty, Nimmo, from Bristol, came up from the fort yesterday, at which time the outward-bound vessels had not left that place. A Schooner, with part of the rigging of the ship John, Folger, also came up yesterday afternoon; several others, small vessels, got up from Chester—the quantity of ice in the river renders it unsafe at present for large vessels to attempt coming up. Arrived at New-Castle on Saturday last, the brig John, Smith, from St. Jago de Cuba, and a Danish Schooner unknown, 23 days from St. Thomas's.
New-York, Jan. 18. ARRIVED THURSDAY. DAYS. Brig Neptune, Stevenson, St. Kitts. 23 Schr Suffolk, Clark, Gonaives 22 Bellona, Crooker, Wilmington 22 Cleared, Schr. Jane Maria, Marshall, Curra-coa—Schr. Venetia, Roberts, Gonaives. YESTERDAY. Ship Josiah Collins, Blair, Liverpool 74 Brig Sophia Carey, St. Thomas 18 Schr Clara, Robertson, Curra-coa 30
CHARLESTON, January 1. The following copy of a hand bill, published at Columbia by order of the house was handed us for publication, by a gentleman in the majority. It may be proper to suggest, that a part of the intended appropriation was for the purpose of building three galleries; and that the sum of 60,000 dollars was afterwards granted unanimously , for the purpose of purchasing arms and ammunition.
In the House of Representatives, December 14, 1797. The house proceeded to take into consideration a report of a joint committee, to whom was referred that part of the governor's message No. 10, which relates to the procuring arms and ammunition, supplying the arsenals, and placing the state in the best posture of defence.
On reading the first clause, a motion was made and seconded, that the following words in the report be struck out, viz. "the sum of 100,000 dollars be appropriated by a clause to be inserted in the tax bill for." And to insert in lieu thereof, the following words, "that our representatives be instructed to endeavor to procure from the United States a grant of 100,000 dollars, to be appropriated to the purpose."
On the question being put to agree to the same, the ayes and noes were required by seven members, and are as follows: Ayes 51 noes 48.
So it was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered that the ayes and noes be published for the information of the legislature By order of the house, John Sandford Dart, c. h. r.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, November 3. Admiral De Winter has expressed his strong desire to return to Holland.—It is his earnest wish that he may be suffered to return to his country, if it were only for the single purpose of impeaching his quon dam friend, Admiral Story, of the double crime of falsehood and cowardice ; and this he has pledged himself to do at the hazard of his life.
Louis XVIII. has set out for Peterburgh taking with him 100 select men as his body guard; in case he accepts the establishment offered by Russia, they are then to wear the Russian uniform.
Bath and London are at present full of Irish families, and many more are coming over to England, for fear of being burnt out or killed off by the supporters of regular government.
November 12. His Majesty, on the first interview with Lord Duncan and Captain Fairfax, expressed some anxiety to know how long they had been shipmates:—The venerable Admiral replied, "I am ashamed to tell your Majesty how long." Captain Fairfax observed, he had had that distinguished honour and happiness for the space of seven and forty years . A reduction is immediately to take place in the military establishments of this kingdom notwithstanding the threats of our Gallic neighbours.
LUCCA, October 27. The last sitting of our little senate was particularly turbulent and stormy; several of their excellencies were driven from their curule chair, and the assembly could scarcely keep from blows. A considerable party has discontinued to recognize the legitimacy of the present government, and we are on the point of experiencing a revolution, which will probably destroy within our walls the expiring remains of our government.
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 17. Mr. Adams, who left Hamburg on the 2d, goes as an American envoy, with full powers to Berlin.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 8. The Austrian commander of the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein having received information that it had been publicly given out, that he had received orders immediately to evacuate that place, and to give it up to the French troops, has publicly declared, that it was false, that he had received any such orders, and that on the contrary, he had received orders to preserve that fortress with more vigilance than ever.
PARIS, November 8. Letters from Wezel state, that the Prussian cabinet has received advices which assure them that the French government intend, should the war with Britain continue, to send a body of troops by the way of Bremen to take possession of Hamburg, in order to close that port against the British on the continent. This news has caused much alarm, and it is said that Prussia, should such a design exist, would oppose it.
The minister at war, in a circular letter addressed to the commissioners of the executive directory, complains that the necessary activity is not used to make the requisition men join the armies, and requires them to redouble their zeal.
PARIS, November 7. Julien Souhait, in the sitting of the 3d in the council of five hundred, respecting the erection of turnpikes in the public roads for collection of tolls, said, "why, because England has turnpikes on her public roads, must France needs have them too? Can our government have any thing in common with that of a people enslaved under the name of liberty, and whose turnpikes by the bye will soon be broken down by our phalanxes?" He then proceeded to prove that such an impost would principally fall on agriculture and clog trade, manufactures and travelling.
On the 4th inst. Fabre presented the following statement of the ordinary and extraordinary expenses for the 6th year of the French Republic: Indemnity to Electors 829,080 fr. Council of Elders 2543,592 Council of Five Hundred 4,887,960 Archives 105,540 Executive Directory 2,736,125 Minister of Justice 7,075,983 Minister of the Interior 38,154,000 Minister of Finance 4,966,108 Minister at War 341,054,000 Minister of the Marine 83,500,000 Minister for F. Affairs 3,501,688 Minister of General Police 1,903,500 The National Treasurer 4,684,419 Rents and Pensions, 83,333,333 Auditorship of Accounts 675,000 Extraordinaries 15,989,673 616,000,000 fr. (Pounds sterling about) 25,500,000
November 9. The congress of Rastadt will open on the 1st of December.
One of the journals asserts, that Buonaparte has demanded full leave from the directory to retire altogether, but that the directory persist in their determination to make him finish the negotiation at Rastadt.
The Duke de Richelieu has been appointed major-general and commander of the regiment of Cuirassiers of his Majesty the Emperor of Russia.
November 20. The Marquis of Pombal, a Portuguese Nobleman, arrived in town yesterday from Lisbon, on a diplomatic errand of much importance. This nobleman is son of the late minister of Portugal in the reign of the present Queen's father. The marquis is this day to have an audience with Lord Grenville, and on Wednesday next he will be introduced
ced to the King at St. James's in his public character, as minister plenipotentiary. Among the latest promotions by the Empress of Russia, a number of Poles are appointed to the government of provinces, &c. in their native country.
LONDON, November 18. A very extraordinary application has lately been made to the court of directors of the India company, for leave to send out 130 missionaries to India by the ships of the next season, for the conversion of the Gentos. The application came thro' a clergyman of the dissenting interest, whose fortune is said to amount to 100,000l. and the company was to be free of any expense.—The directors have, however, rejected the offer.
The king of Denmark has nominated a committee for promoting the liberty of the press in his dominions. The marriage of the king of Sweden with the princess of Mecklenberg-Schwerin was celebrated at Stockholm on the 21st ult.
The Brett fleet, the greater part of which has lately been dismantled, consists of the following ships:
Guns. Guns. Le Peuple 120 L'Indomptable 74 La Convention 110 Le Patriote 74 Nationale 110 Le Trajan 74 Le Terrible 110 Le Nestor 74 Le Republican 110 Le Redoutable 74 Le Tonnant 80 Le Caledau 74 La Victoire 80 Le Tourville 74 Le Jupiter 80 L'Eole 74 Le Formidable 80 Le Phaeton 74 Le Guillaume Tell 74 Le Fougueux 74 Le Barras 74 La Pegasus 74 La Revolution 74 Le Morne Blanc 74 La Constitution 74 Le Duquesne 74 Le Rouffau 74 Le Tyrannicide 74 Le Watigny 74 Le Censeur 74 Le Jemappe 74 Le Berwick 74 Le Marius 74
The Cadiz fleet consists of 33 sail of the line. The whole of the subscription for the relief of the widows and orphans of the seamen who were wounded in the late action it is expected will amount to no less than 25,000l. that on the occasion of Lord Howe's victory was 22,000l.
On SATURDAY, 27th inst. At 6 o'clock in the evening, will be Sold by Public VENDED, at the Coffee-house,
An elegant House, No. 78, IN Walnut-street, which is 25 feet front, by 121 feet deep, with a lot adjoining 20 x 2 feet wide, by 72 feet 9 inches deep; this lot is back of the house occupied by George Witting, Esq. The house is completely finished in every respect. It is 50 feet deep, has two large parlours, the front one 24 feet deep, the back 21 by 18 1/2 feet; a handsome drawing room 24 1/2 by 24 feet; the rooms below, the drawing room, and chamber adjoining, have mahogany doors, and these rooms, as well as the rooms above them, have a communication with each other; the height in the first and second stories are 12 feet, and those rooms have succo cornices and nice rooms up stairs, besides the garrets, which are divided into three rooms, a good kitchen, wash and milk house, shower and plunging baths, a large ice house, a pump in the yard, and a 2 feet 3 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; it is rented for one year for 400 pounds per annum from the 4th of November last. 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, and the largest for four horses: it is 31 feet front on Walnut-street, by 50 feet 3 inches deep: they have excellent lots over them, and are now rented for 100 pounds per annum; the cellar is arched and laid with two inch plank, and will hold about 100 pipes of wine; is clear of ground rent; has the privilege of an 11 x 2 feet alley, that leads into Fifth-street. Also, a large brick house, 33 feet front on Fourth-street, by 50 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 28 feet 6 inches deep, by 24 wide; has a rain water pump and necessary, and the cellar is laid with two inch plank, and is now rented at 250 pounds per annum; the rent was paid down for 18 months. This building is subject to a ground rent of eleven dollars and three quarters per annum. A lot situate on the east side of Fourth-street, 20 feet front by 50 feet, it joins on the end of Dr. Ruff's lot, and has the privilege of a three feet alley adjoining, it is subject to a ground rent of six dollars per annum. Purchasers, before the sale, may apply to the publisher, GEORGE MEADE, or FOOTMAN & CO. auctioneers.
BALL. Mr. Francis respectfully informs his scholars, and the public in general, that his third practising Ball will be on Thursday the 25th, at the new Assembly Room, South Fourth Street, between Chestnut and Walnut street—Ladies tickets to be had by applying to the scholars of Mr. Francis, or at his house No. 70 North Eighth Street.—Gentlemen's tickets one dollar each, to be had of Mr. Francis, at the Academy, or at his house. Mr. Francis likewise informs the Subscribers to the Select Balls, that the next will be on Tuesday the 30th.—Those subscribers who have not yet received their tickets, are requested to apply for them as above. Mr. Francis continues to take Scholars as usual. Jan. 22. d4t
For Sale, The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve. She is very capable of taking care of a child, and understands house work. Enquire at No. 97. North 5th Street. Jan. 22. *eod3w
This day is Published, At the office of the Aurora, No. 112, Market Street, (Price one dollar and a half.) A view of the second of the EXECUTIVE IN the FOREIGN AFFAIRS of the United States, connected with the Mission to the French Republic during the years, 1794-5, 6.
By JAMES MONROE, Late Minister Plenipotentiary to the said Republic. Illustrated by his INSTRUCTIONS and CORRESPONDENCE and other authentic documents. A very liberal allowance to those who buy to sell again. December 23. *6t
Hyson and Young Hyson Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, For Sale, corner of Second and Pine streets. December 17 26. *6t
NEW-THEATRE.
By particular desire, and for the entertainment of the Chiefs of the Wyandot Indians. THIS EVENING, JANUARY 22, Will be presented a celebrated Tragedy, called
Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, Mr. Moreton Paris, Warrell, jun. Montague, Warrell Capulet, Morris Mercutio, Bernard Benvolio, Fox Tibalt, Taylor Friar Lawrence, Warren Friar John, Hunter Balthazar, T. Warrell Apothecary, Francis Peter, Blisset Juliet, Mrs. Merry Eddy Capulet, L'Estrange Nurse, (first time) Francis. In Act I. a Masquerade, with a dance by the characters. In Act V. a Funeral procession and Solemn Dirge.
The vocal parts by Mellis. Marshal, Darley, Harding, Warrell, jun. T. Warrell—Mrs. Oldmixon, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Stuart, Miss Milbourne, Miss L'Estrange, Miss Anderson, &c.
To which will be added a Comic Opera, called
The Agreeable Surprise. Sir Felix Friendly, Mr. Warren Compton, Darley Eugene, Warrell, jun. Chicane, Warrell John, Taylor Thomas, T. Warrell Cudden, Blisset Lingo, Bernard Laura, Mrs. Oldmixon Mrs. Cheshire, L'Estrange Cowslip, Warren Fringe, L'Estrange
On Wednesday, (for the first time in America,) a celebrated Comedy, called the Will: or a School for Daughters—with entertainments
Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dollar; and Gallery, half a Dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtain rise precisely at six o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance. Tickets to be had at H. and P. Rice's book-store, No. 50 Market-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. VIVAT RES PUBLICA!
Recently Published,
And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, No. 177, South Second street, and may be had of MORGAN J. REES, Cheap and valuable work, in two closely printed volumes in 8vo. (price 3 dollars)
Illustrations of Prophecy: In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evangelists, and book of Revelation: which are tho't to foretell among other great events, a revolution in France, favorable to the interests of mankind; the overthrow of the papal power and of ecclesiastical tyranny, the downfall of civil despotism, and the subsequent melioration of the state of the world: together with
A large collection of Extracts, Interpersed through the work, and taken from numerous commentators, particularly from Joseph Mede, Sir Isaac Newton, Virenga, Mr. William Lowth, Dr. Th. Goodwin, Fleming, Dr. Henry More, Bengelius, Dr. John Owen, Deubuz, Dr. Cressner, Whitby, Peter Jurieu, Lowman, Brennus, Bishop Newton, and Bishop Hurd. By JOSEPH LOMAS TOWERS.
Besides various other inquiries treated of in this work, and numerous illustrations of prophecy; it contains a considerable number of facts or observations on the symbolic language of prophecy, the authenticity, uses, and obscurity of the apocrypha, and the genuineness of the Hebrew prophets; on the rapid corruption of christianity in the fourth century; on the dispersion and restoration of the Jews, the history of the false Messiahs who have appeared among them, and the reasons in support of the conjecture that the Afghans are the descendants of the ten tribes; on the right of resistance to oppression; on the ir, on the irruptions of the northern nations, and the causes of the decline and fall of the Roman empire; on the customs of the Tartars, and the independence of the Arabs; on the conquests of those nations, and those of the Turks; on the usurpation of the Mamalukes, and the past history and present state of Egypt; on the character and conduct of Constantine, Julian, Clovis, and Lewis XIV; on the scarcity of books in the dark ages, and the causes of the decline of literature; on the rapid rise of the French monarchy, and the causes of its fall; on the inconsistencies in the political characters of bishops Newton and Hurd; on the peculiarities of Dr. Th. Burnet's theory of the earth; on the beneficial effects which christianity has produced in favor of learning and civil liberty, and its tendency to promote the establishment of equal governments.
Independent of the large proportion of original matter contained in these volumes, those who are interested in the subject will, it is presumed, wish to peruse or consult them, because the extracts introduced in them, which are accurately cited, and marked with inverted commas, are taken from a greater number of writers on the prophecies (at least if the roman catholic commentators be excluded) than are easily accessible to any one individual even in Europe, or are probably to be found in any one library in the world. They are furnished with indexes, and a copious table of contents. Jan. 22—20w3w
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 at the City Tavern, on Tuesday the 23d inst. at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. GEORGE DAVIS, Sec'y. January 17. 3t
A Gardener wanted.
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Princeton—New-Jersey.
To be Sold, THAT neat and convenient House in which the late Mrs. Ann Witherspoon, new Mrs. Ann Walker lived; together with all the appurtenances. The house is two stories high, of frame work, and painted. There are four rooms and an entry on the lower floor, and five rooms on the second floor. The cellars are dry, and the garden spacious—The back yard is paved with stones. In it are a well of excellent water, an oven, a smoke house, and house for horses, and behind it a carriage house, hay loft, granary, and a convenient stable, with four stalls for horses, and four for neat cattle. The lot is 60 feet wide upon the street, and 254 feet deep, some what more than one half of which is made into a kitchen garden of an excellent soil. For terms, which will be made very reasonable, apply to the Reverend
Samuel S. Smith, January 19. 22w4w. House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may desire. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnet, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of
PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-street. December 2. 3awtf. Ran away the 25th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of a yellow complexion; when spoke to and called by his name he has a quick sharp look out of his eyes and shows the white of them very much; has taken all his clothes with him, which are, a new kersey great coat, a grey broad cloth and close bodied coat, a striped vest, nankeen breeches, silk stockings and ruffled shirts, and a number of other clothes. The said Negro understands farming, and is a good shoemaker and carpenter; he can read and write tolerably well—it is likely he may forge a pass. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that get him, shall have Thirty Dollars reward, paid by the subscriber, SUSANNA MEDFORD, living in Still Pond, Maryland, Kent county. N. B. The above Negro is 29 years old. January 2. 6t
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 129, South Front-street, next door to the Custom-house, A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches. A Time Keeper, by Arnold. Some plated Candlesticks. Double-barrelled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England. Ditto, by Parker. Pair duelling Pistols, by Knuble, Charing Cross. Reflecting Telescope, by Ribright. Box of patent Medicines. 66 lb. Scotch Thread. Sun's collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints. 30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, patented by Percival Butler, in 1787. Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots. Invoices or parcels of Watches bought. January 4. d2t
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels. Ditto fancy romal Handkerchiefs. Ditto Fulticart silk ditto. Ditto Pondichery and Madras ditto. Ditto Gurrachs. Bengal black Taffeties. 4000 pieces Nankenees, and New shells bell Hylon Tea. Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hhds. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. november 28. 3awtf
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut-street, between Second and Third streets, the following articles. Maharangones Charconna Dorans. Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked mullins. Gillis Romals Bandannoes. Millas & Peniafoes Challa Romals. Blue cloth Hair ribbon. Mull Mullhankerchiefs Palmepores. Patna do. Bananes Opium. Leffier Cardium Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. november 27. tuths4w
Imported in the brig Eliza, Capt. HASTIE, from Bourdeaux; Claret in Casks of 2 very superior quality, White Sauterne Wine in Casks, Olive Oil in barrels of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. Silk do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, jun. 71, South Wharves. Who has also for Sale, A few qr. Casks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5. d2w
NOW LANDING, At South-land Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been selected) 80 tons Java Sugar, in casks and bags 10 legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers for Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica: 205 hhds. Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. november 23. d6w
Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. 6t
CLERKSHIP. A Young Man, who could bring indispensible recommendations, is desirous to be employed in the capacity of copying Clerk, at a public office, or with a private gentleman—He would engage on moderate terms.—For further particulars enquire at the office of this Gazette. January 12. coft. OVAL BOTTLES. Quart and half gallon in crates—and a quantity of Claret Bottles of a right size—For sale at No. 13, Church Alley. JOHN DORSEY. January 12. strawf.
FOR SALE, BY Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut Street, A cargo of choice Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 2d proof, just landed. 250 bales of Bourbon cotton of a superior quality 9 do. Surat do. A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales Bourbon Indigo of the first quality High proof Jamaica Spirits Old London particular Madeira wine } In pipes & do. market do. } qr. casks. New England rum in hogheads Genuine Holland Gin in pipes Claret in cases Spermaceti candles and train oil Prime Boston beef Choice Halifax Salmon in barrels and half barrels Do. Herring in do. Do. Boston Mackerel in barrels of the fall fare. New-England tow linen A few tons of Russia cordage Russia feather beds Clover and Timothy seed in sacks Long whale-bone No 1, 2, and 3, Boston sail duck A few cases first quality Hylon tea Carolina rice in whole and half tiers and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. November 8. d2w.
For Sale by the Subscriber, 10 bales Coffas 40 do. Baffas 11 do. Mamoudy 17 do. Clintz 7 do. Pookery 2 do. Gorahs 25 do. Moragungees 3 do. Check Stripes 1 do. Guzzie 1 box Diapers 7 do. Umbrellas 25 pipes finest particular Madeira Wine, of the vintage 1795. MORDECAI LEWIS. December 5. 3awtf
For Sale by the Subscriber, Prime Rice in whole and half tiers Bourdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one hoghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Frazier. No. 95, South-Front Street. Nov. 7. d1m.
For Sale, by the Package, For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz. Book and Jacquet Muffins plain stripes, and Checks do. do. Tamboured do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & gentlemen's neck do. Jacquet chintz mullin for home and the West India market, Pullicote and linen handkerchiefs, for do. do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz flannels. The above goods entitled to drawback on exportation. Also a few Scotch cambricks and an assortment of mullin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6. 2awtf.
THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1798. JUST PUBLISHED By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, South-Second-street—containing An elegant Frontispiece of the Marquis de la Fayette, and his Family, in the castle of Olnutz, with an illustration; being an account of the principal events in the public life of the Marquis, with a sketch of the sufferings of himself and his unfortunate family. A complete Almanack—104 ruled pages for memorandums, observations, &c. also, for account of monies paid and received for every day in the year—marketing and other useful tables—general meetings of friends—List of births, deaths, &c.—new country dances, poetry, songs, enigmas, &c. &c. ALSO, The Gentleman's annual Pocket Remembrancer, for 1798—containing an Almanack; 104 ruled pages for memorandums and cash account; Duties payable on goods imported into the United States, Custom-house fees, &c. stamp duties, to take place after the 31st Dec.ember; a list of the post towns and cross-roads in the United States; a variety of useful tables, and other interesting matter. W. Y. BIRCH, constantly keeps for sale, a general assortment of Merchants' account Books, and other flat goods, and makes to order books of any size, and ruled to any pattern. Elegant Maps, on Rollers, and a large Chart of the West-Indies. Hair and leather Trunks—Playing Cards, English and American. Dec. 27—8t.
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookfeller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, (Price, in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of Life; On the principles established, in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, By WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases; in which he attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. nov. 21. 512f
Two furnished Rooms to be Let. Enquire at No. 162, Spruce-street, between 4th and 5th streets. Any person who shall rent the above, may if required, be accommodated with board. Jan. 15. 2t
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3rd to 20th Flooring Brads, Spriggs,addy and card Tacks Oakum and chipped Logwood Shoemakers and Sallers Thred Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables; tomb and hearth stones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, slabs, facia, window head, lills, c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26. mthom
DOCTOR RUSH'S Literary, Moral, and Philosophical ESSAYS. (One Volume, Octavo.) This Day is Published, By Thomas & Samuel F. Bradford, No. 8, South Front Street, (Price two Dollars.) Essays, Literary, Moral and Philosophical, By BENJAMIN RUSH, M. D. And Professor of the Institutes of Medicine, and Chemical Practice, in the University of Pennsylvania. In the Press, And speedily will be published, PERRIN'S Elements of French Conversation. January 16. 3t
DANCING SCHOOL, WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for the twenty-five years past, takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at his Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. Dec. 8. 2awtf.
Employment for the Poor. FLAX for SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12—back of no. 52, South Fifth street, above Spruce-street. eadw
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgment for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. smtf. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATED on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
Uriah Smith, No. 20, north Third street—HAS FOR SALE, A neat and general assortment of Broad Cloths, Kerfeymeres, Napt and Drab Coatings. ALSO, A variety of Gentlemen's fashionable fancy Waistcoating, silk Hosiery, &c. December 27. eadw
A House in Burlington for Sale. THE subscriber has a large, convenient two-story brick House, with Stables, Carriage-house, and a well-improved Garden, in the City of Burlington, New-Jersey, which he wishes to SELL. For terms apply at No. 5, South Fourth street, to GEORGE WALKER, Who has also for Sale, Lots in Washington City, Contiguous to the Capitol and to the principal harbour. December 29. e07
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11, Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy } Entitled to Irish market claret in cases } Drawback. Medoc wine, in do. do. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&wtf.
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, sight day and thirty hour brass pinions and large watch; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Puice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Car Gut; beech, hand and rail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. november 3. f&wtf
FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street, One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Amongst which are, Gurrachs Mamoodies Baffas Sannas Guzzie mals Tandia Coffees Guzzies Emercies Blue Cloths Calicoes Palampores Romall Handkerchiefs Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1. $
JUST RECEIVED, (Via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, fourth Third street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz. Belt London mint Pins Gailoons and Ferrers Common do. do. Worsted Bindings, assorted colours Mackenzie's super-patent white chapel Needles Imperial, diaper, and thread Tapes Nuns Thread, no. 6 to 40, regularly assorted White Edgings Lisle do. 130 to 500, regularly assorted Black and coloured Chinee Ribbands Coloured do. Satin and figured do. Black sewing Silks Black Velvet, 1-2 to 1-2d Coloured do. and Twill Velvet & pelon Satins Silk and cotton Wires French Cambricks Do. do. Ribbands Scotch do. Shirt Moulds and Wires Plain gilt and plated Black brush Feathers Buttons And a complete assortment of Goods, suitable to the present and approaching season, at reduced prices. Dec. 6. d1t
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, So. Third-street. } Administr'r. January 4. d1t
TO LET, A front Parlour, suitable for an Office; a Room, furnished or unfurnished; and a large Cellar, which will serve either for storage or a bottling cellar. Enquire at no. 24, South Fifth-street. Boarding and Lording to be had—Enquire as a separate. Jan 6.—8t
Musical Instrument Manufactory, 167, Arch-Street, TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. H A R P E R, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired side board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, sonopahar and French harp stop, which for sensibility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he flatters himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for Cash. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c. N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. november 18. 2aw2mo.
Samuel & Miers Fisher, ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock-Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrivals from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Teneriffe } In pipes, hhds. and quarter casks. Sherry, and Port Wines, } Afforded queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. d1w3taw3w.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons, No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct 27—4w
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, at his Store, No. 75, South Water-street, A general assortment of China Ware Black and coloured Satins Do. do. Lutestrings Do. do. Handkerchiefs Do. do. sewing Silks Imperial and Hylon Teas Long and short Mackeens Quick Silver, in tubs Holland Gin, in pipes Afforded Glass Ware, in cases White and brown Havana Sugars, in boxes Molasses, in hogheads St. Croix Rum and Sugar, in do. London particular Madeira Wine Sherry and Malaga Wines, in quarter casks Red, yellow and pale Barks, in casks Logwood, &c. &c. neo. 7.—m&faw JOSEPH SIMS.
Fresh Raisins. A Small cargo, just arrived, and now landing at Chestnut street wharf, from the Sloop Varico, capt. Haskell, consisting of Kegs, Boxes and Jars. A few Jars of excellent Grapes, and sacks of soft shelled Almonds.—Apply to the Master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co. December 19. 512f
Alphabetical List of Duties, Payable by law on all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, imported into the United States—latest edition; to be sold by JOHN ORR, No. 41, Chestnut-street. Dec 16—8t
This Day is Published, BY Messrs. Dobson, Cary, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers, Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot pressed, By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States; exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. August 25.
City Commissioner's Office, January 12th, 1797. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said Commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. 1. From the north side of Vine street to the south side of Mulberry-street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the south side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street to be under the superintendence of William Mouler. 3. From the south side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. mwtfm
The Subscriber, Informs those to whom he is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and scrutiny. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 1st 1798.
Just received a Fresh Supply. English Grammar, The second edition, with improvements, ADAPTED to the different classes of learners, with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. By LINDLEY MURRAY. "This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professions in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recollect to have seen."
Monthly Review, July 1796. "This Grammar is, on many accounts entitled to commendatory notice, its materials have been carefully and judiciously selected; its arrangement is distinct and well adapted to the purpose of instruction and its expression is simple, perspicuous and accurate, &c." See the character, at large in the Analytical Review, July 1796.
English Exercises, Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for those of schools. "We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language; and as such, we can warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue." Monthly Review, July 1797. The above Books are for sale at JOSEPH & JAMES CROOKSHANKS book store, No. 87, Market street. January 11. 3tawtf.
60 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 22 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth stand very far apart; there were one or two with him—I cannot rightly describe the clothes he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of kersey trowsers, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good suits—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jerseys. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me, JOHN MOORE, Living in Still Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2. ftrawf
Wanted, to Hire, A large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more lot a longer term. Enquire of the Printer, Oct. 17. coft
Valuable Books, Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. ORR, No. 41, Chestnut Street. CATALOGUES Of the newly imported Books may be had gratis. These added to O's usual stock, form an extensive and elegant collection of ancient and modern literature, and comprise books in sundry languages and on various subjects.
This Day is Published, By J. ORR, (Price 75 cents, handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and seventy three cuts.) The Looking Glass for the Mind, O. R.
The JUVENILE FRIEND; Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful innocence and filial affection—in prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising generation. In the Press, and will be speedily published, Dr. DARWIN'S Plan of Female Education. Subscriptions for this incomparable work will be thankfully received by the printer. The book will contain about three hundred pages, will be printed with a new type on fine paper, and delivered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one dollar. January 3. 2t
This Day Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," In which the charge of peculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is FULLY REFUTED. BRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the facts as proved by the Journals of the United States, to refute the charges of those persons who are considered as hostile to their distinguishing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.