Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-12-14 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1643.
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connelly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benfon.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 4. 3gw15.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine acres of LAND in Green county, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the waters of Elk and Wheeling Creek, and ten Mile Run. These lands are fertile, well timbered and abounded in coal; they were sold ten years ago for 5s. per acre, patented early in 1787, except 3,700, which were patented in 1792; the greatest part of them were surveyed in 1793. This tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very convenient to water carriage—about 19 miles from the town of Washington, and from 14 to 16 from the village of Greenburgh and Wheeling. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 1. 3gw15.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the ship FARMER, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hhds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whiteside & Co. No. 138, Market-street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality. november 29. $2w
To be Sold,
The time of a Negro Boy, About fifteen years of age, has seven years yet to serve; he is an excellent house servant, active and healthy. Enquire of the Printer. December 2. d2w
To Gentlemen who intend spending
the Winter in the City.
ROOMS to LET,
WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion. Oct. 27.—df
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement 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. $1m15. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house.
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 speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the false means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States to asperse the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their organizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlendburgh 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.
Landing,
From on board the ship Edward, at Walnut-street Wharf, London particular Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, For Sale by the subscriber. Robert Andrews. november 2. coff
TO BE SOLD,
Or Exchanged for Property in the Country, That three story Brick House, No. 157, north Third-street. Apply at the office of this Gazette. nev 27—wks4w
For Londonderry,
The American Ship
BOSTON PACKET,
COPPER-FASTENED, Mafter, NOW lying at Millin's Wharf, near Vine-street—Has elegant accommodations for passengers—will sail, weather permitting, on or about the 10th inst. having all her cargo engaged ready to go on board. For passage only, apply to the captain. Smith & Ridgway, No. 4, North Water-street, or to Isaac Harvey, Jun. No. 5, South Water-street. December 1. $10t
For Amsterdam,
The Ship
EDWARD,
James Wickham, Mafter, EXPECTED to fail in a few days, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged, and nearly on board. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Hamilton's wharf, or to John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. november 28. d8t
THE SHIP
COMMERCE,
Captain RICHARD WAISTCOAT, From Liverpool is now discharging at Morris's wharf, near the Drawbridge, where owners of goods on freight, will please speedily to send their permits. Said vessel will directly after take in freight on very low terms for Bolton. Apply to the captain, or to Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 5, South Water-street. A few tons of stone, or sand ballast wanted. Apply as above. november 27—$10t.
For Amsterdam,
The Ship
FARMER,
John McCollom, Mafter; WILL fail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE, Who is Landing, out of the said Ship, from Bourdeaux, and For Sale, Claret in hhds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Fentinac, Sauterne, Lunille, Prunes in boxes november 24. $
For Liverpool,
The copper-bottomed Ship
Hamburg Packet,
Captain SILAS SWAIN. Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to fail on or about Sunday, the 3d of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. november 22. $
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP
Sally Butler,
Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON, Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. november 18. $
RUNDLE & LEECH, Have just received, and have for Sale, at no. 9, Walnut-street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT Do. best house COALS Queens' WARE in cases, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality Do. CLARET in cases, do. THEY HAVE ALSO For SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP PEGGY, Burthen 225 tons, in excellent condition, and may be sent to sea with little expense or delay. LIKEWISE, THE BRIG WILLIAM, Burthen 201 tons, november 16. $
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig
TWO BROTHERS,
Lying at Gurling's wharf, an excellent single deck'd vessel, burthen about 1000 barrels—not twelve months old, and in complete order. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. nov. d1w.
Port and Madeira Wine,
Now Landing,
By ship Edward, from Madeira, and Betsey and Peggy, from Oporto, in Pipes and Hogheads, For sale by PETER BLIGHT. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, The Ship AMITY, Four thousand barrels burthen, in excellent order—ready to take in a cargo—about three years old. LIKEWISE, The Schooner INDUSTRY, Burthen 800 barrels, ready also to receive a cargo—and a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Sugars, Just landed from the above vessels at South-street wharf. november 1. coin.
FOR LONDONDERRY,
THE BRIGANTINE
SUKEY,
WILLIAM WATSON, Mafter, A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to fail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landenberger's wharf. Who wants to Charter. A Vessel of about three hundred tons. nov. 18. $
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow
GOOD HOPE,
Will carry about 1400 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7. dff.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their Stores on Walnut-street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hhds. Jamaica do. 300 pieces of broad Nankens Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests Quicksilver in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogheads Teneriffe Wine in pipes Old red Port Wine in hogheads Sall Canvass, assorted, No. 1 to 8 8 cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Mullins, Ginghams, Thickets, Corduroys, &c. 200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black quart Bottles Yellow Ocre in casks A quantity of writing Slates, slate Ink Stands, &c. 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE or CHARTER, The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut-street Wharf. $ nov. 10.
URIAH SMITH,
No. 20, north Third-street—HAS FOR SALE, A neat and general assortment of Broad Cloths, Kerseymeres, Napts and Drab Coatings. ALSO, A variety of Gentlemen's fashionable fancy Waistcoating, silk Hosiery, &c. December 5. *cod2w
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cider; Taunton and Button Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fuliens, Shawls, &c. for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, south Front-street. m. & th. a. 11. nov. 27.
BEEF,
Prime Beef, fit for India voyages, for sale by WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, High-street. Also, about fifteen hundred weight of Bees Wax. dff Nov. 25, 1797.
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Mafter, 80 hhds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. november 9. $
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front-street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c. Oct. 27. $
NOW LANDING,
At South-street Wharf,
The Cargo of the Ship Concord,
Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been selected) 80 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags 10 legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica. 200 hhds. Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. november 23. d6w
Canal Lottery—No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at WM. BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street—Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in them, the City of Washington, No. 11. and Paterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorised by law in any of the States of the Union. N. B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. november 15. $
A Fifty Dollar Bank Note,
Of the Bank of the United States, was lost on Saturday last, between the Bank of the United States and the Horse market—If an honest person has found it, and will leave it with the Printer hereof, they shall be handsomely rewarded. December 11. cod3t
Bank of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 8th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. December 11. dff8nj
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held at the company's office, on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. December 11. mw&ftrfj
Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers for the ensuing year, will be held at the company's office, on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. Dec. 11. mw&ftrfj
Those who are Creditors of
the late firm of ERASMUS JACKSON & Co. or of J. MUSSI, are requested to attend at a meeting to be held on Tuesday the 18th inst. at M'Shane's Tavern, in Third Street between Market and Mulberry Street, at 6 o'clock in the evening. December 11. at
New Assembly Room,
South Fourth Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. MR. FRANCIS, OF THE NEW-THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his scholars and the public in general, that his Academy for Dancing will commence, for the season, on Thursday, December 13, at the above ELEGANT ROOM; When he hopes to receive the countenance of their accustomed patronage, which it will be his unrelenting endeavor to deserve. The days of teaching for his young pupils are Thursdays and Saturdays, from 3 o'clock in the afternoon till 6, and from 6 till 9, for those of a more advanced age. As an accommodation to those living in this vicinity, Mr. FRANCIS intends to instruct a small party of children on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, at his house. Distinct from the Practising Balls, Mr. FRANCIS will have four private select Subscription Balls. Private teaching, either at the Academy, or his house. Mr. FRANCIS's first Practising Ball will be on Tuesday, 19th Dec. at the New Assembly Room. Ladies and Gentlemen's tickets to be had, by applying to Mr. F. as usual. For further particulars, enquire of Mr. F. No. 70, north Eighth street. Dec. 11.—mwfj
MUSIC.
J. L. LENZ,
Teacher of Vocal and instrumental Music, RETURNS his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen, from whom he received a very liberal encouragement since his residence in this city, and respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that, in consequence of the request of some of his friends, he has opened a Musical School at his house in Spruce Street No. 174, where he will teach on the Piano forte, Violin &c. &c. He deems it unnecessary to enlarge upon the advantages the learner will derive from an institution of this kind; he will only say, that attention and zeal are much excited in an assembly, where numbers are in pursuit of the same object. His arrangement is such, that an interference of the different classes will be avoided. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who cannot make it convenient to attend at his school, he will wait upon at their houses. Applications will be thankfully received at his house, where his terms and further particulars may be known. Dec. 7. *twed
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
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing, and those who are indebted to said estate are solicited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. nov. 29 1797.
Musical Instrument Manufactory,
167, Arch-street. TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. HARPERS, 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 tenderness of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he attests 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.
Wants a place,
As a Wet Nurse, a young woman, who can be well recommended. Inquire in Eleventh street, near Race-street. nov. 27. *cod1w.
FOR SALE,
Several fonts of Types—half worn. Including Long Primer, about 400 weight, in good condition, and would answer the purpose of a country printer as well as new. Enquire of the Printer. nov. 30.
Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum
Parchment and Paper. A FEW copies of the above act may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street. July 29.
JUST RECEIVED,
(via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz. Best London mixt Pins Galleons and Ferrers Common do. do. Worsted Bindings, assorted colours Nuns Thread no. 6 to 40, regularly assorted Imperial, diaper, and thread Tapes White Edgings Little do. no. 130 to 500, regularly assorted Black and coloured Chinese Ribbands Coloured do. Satin and figured do. Black sewing Silks Black Velvet, 1-4 to 1-2 Coloured do. and Twilt Velvet & pelon Satins Silk and cotton Wires French Cambric 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. dff
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
Richard & James Potter, Is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to pay the same to either of the subscribers; and all persons having any demands against them, are requested to send their accounts for settlement. Richard Potter, James Potter. December 9. $
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 500, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM, Richmond, Dec. 1. $6w
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. $
MRS. GRATTAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that she proposes having Four CONCERTS and BALLS during the winter. Six Dollars each Subscriber, for one Ticket of admittance during the season. No Subscribers Tickets transferrable. Two Dollars a single Ticket. The Concert, to begin at half past six, and the Band to attend for the Ball at eight—the expense of which Mrs. GRATTAN engages to discharge. The Concerts will begin as soon as the Band arrives from New York. Subscriptions received, and Tickets delivered at No. 194, Market-street. november 29. $6w
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tiers Bourdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one baghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Frazier, No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. d1w.
DANCING SCHOOL,
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for these twenty-five years past, takes this opportunity of informing them; that his school is now open, at his Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. His first Practising Ball will be to-morrow evening, Saturday, the 9th inst. Dec. 8. 2awtf.
FOR SALE,
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Waggon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draught, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Waggon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, West Town, Chester county, or to Thomas Fisher, No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia II mo. 2, end3w.
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut-street, (Price, in boards, $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 forces of Epizootic and Pestilential diseases; in which it is 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. $12t

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA.
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14.
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES
MR. FENNO,
At the table of a friend a few days ago, when the subject of the French spoliations was a topic of conversation, a gentleman present strenuously advocated the arming our merchant vessels, and at length declared in the honest zeal and warmth of his resentment, that "he would arm his ships and they should fight their way"; that he "would do the same against any nation, being one of the memorials to Congress (when Great-Britain acted the same part) recommending hostilities being commenced against her" — by being asked "if he did not think it fortunate that Congress did not adopt the measure at that time so recommended," he ingeniously confessed he did and that their wisdom was evident by the event.
This subject being now before the house of representatives and a bill about to be introduced, I cannot refrain from offering a few thoughts on the occasion.
It is generally considered that every merchant has a right to adventure his property as he thinks fit, and if exposed to unjust hazard to defend it; but though this is not now intended to be denied, it must be equally admitted that he has no right to hazard the property, or compromise the peace of others, or of his country. The unauthorized act of an individual, and the acts or sanction of a nation, are to be considered differently.
Before those difficulties of which we complain, our produce was abundant and therefore low in all the West-India islands (the chief markets for its vent); now it is not so plenty, the supplies are more uncertain and precarious, and prices consequently and naturally higher, augmented in greater proportion than the difference of insurance. Who pays this increase of price? Is it not the consumer? certainly it is — every man who eats bread in the West-Indies, or requires a swing or a board contributes to pay for the insurance of our ships and cargoes. It is evidently and unquestionably the interest of those who eat the most of it to guard and protect this commerce, and thereby lessen the danger to which their necessities of life are exposed.
Is there any price to which the chief articles of our export can be raised during war time that will prevent their being demanded and consumed in the islands? every man who has been there, will say no — they cannot get them through any other channel, and cannot do without them; but it is said that every vessel taken is so much loss to the country, which is conceived to be a mistake, except when uninjured; and if imprudent men, urged by too great an avidity for gain are thereby disappointed, it is not the interceptions of our commerce they are to complain of; that opinion however is right as to vessels that founder or are wrecked, whether insured or not; the difference is material between the two positions, and it is necessary to be justly comprehended in order to a true judgment or proper inference.
If four vessels be insured to an island and back at 30 per cent, and one is taken, the owners of those that arrive get a greater sum for their cargoes, and sufficient to pay for the cost, freight and premium of insurance, which they bring home to do it with, and the underwriters are enabled to pay the loss of the one taken by the premium on those that arrived — it is otherwise when a vessel is wrecked or founders — then it is a national loss.
But will arming our vessels tend to reduce premiums of insurance? it is conceived not, for the French will add strength to their cruisers sufficient to contend for prize money and plunder; and if premiums are lowered, will more of our flour, fish, bread, rice, or provisions of any sort be eaten, or will they bring better prices or leave so good a profit? this applies equally to the European trade, the articles of coffee and sugar which we import and re-ship are sent to market loaded with every additional expence which the danger and difficulty of procuring and conveying thither occasions; what else has raised the price of them in all the markets of Europe? What say secret mercantile letters of advice? Send coffee, sugars, tobacco, &c. the prices will bear even the high premiums of insurance and freight.
Now Mr. Fenno, I think with my table companion, that it was fortunate we did not arm on a former occasion, and I am not less certain we should avoid, at least postpone it now, rather adopting the plan pointed out in my last, or something free from the spilling of blood, which once begun will not easily be stopped — while it closes the door of reparation for the past, without even a hope of benefit for the future.
A FRIEND TO LAWS & FREEDOM.
Dec. 13th.
From the (LONDON) COURIER.
Mrs. NESBITT.
This celebrated woman has become the topic of universal conversation, from the mention which Citizen NOEL makes of her transactions in Germany; and she is likely to suffer a great deal of impertinent slander on account of the allusion to her name. It certainly is no discredit to the Sex, that an accomplished woman is capable of playing a part so conspicuous and interesting to the fate of nations, as that which Mrs. Nesbitt has lately performed. During the last twenty years we will venture to say that no just reproach can be thrown on her moral conduct. The allusions made to her acquaintance with Mr. Rose are illiberal. He
* The London Papers have inserted the letter here alluded to, as being written by a Citizen Noel the French Ambassador at the Hague; whereas it is an intercepted letter, written by some person employed by the coalised Powers, and which falling into the hands of the Ambassador, was sent by him to the Minister of Police at Paris.
intimacy with many of the most distinguished characters of the age, with Lord Thurlow and others, was no other than the society of kindred minds. An intelligent woman in the decline of years, possessing the charms of conversation, unrelaxed by prudence, and endowed with elegant talents improved by a knowledge of the world, drew around her a select circle of friends, and made her retirement at Norwood desirable to the Politician and the Scholar, from its intellectual and unembarrassed politics. We abhor the idea of pursuing political hostilities into private life; we sincerely believe that Mr. Rose cultivated the acquaintance of Mrs. Nesbitt from the attraction of her mind; and he introduced his young family to her house, that they might form their manners under so perfect a model.
Such has been the situation of Mrs. Nesbitt for the last twenty years. With an independent fortune of between 2 and 3000. a year, debarr'd in a great degree from the female world by the early events of her history, surrounded by men of the first distinction, it was no wonder that a woman so endowed, and so successful, should be induced to turn her talents into political intrigue. Her marriage a-la-main gave her a German Prince introduced her to the best society at the Courts of Germany; and in all the diplomatic circles she was considered as a woman of infinite address and of profound discernment. Our readers are not ignorant of the nature of a German marriage a-la-main. The pride of royalty will not permit a Prince to marry a woman of inferior rank otherwise than with the left hand. This, without elevating the lady to the Blood Royal, preserves her character unspotted, and she is received into society with respect. The connections that she formed in the Empire and Switzerland, her knowledge of the languages, the symmetry of her person which made it easy for her to assume the male habit, and the confidence reposed in her by Ministers, pointed her out as a proper agent; and on the 5th of August 1795 she left England, and has ever since resided in various parts of the Continent. It is not easy to develop the course she has pursued; but until it shall be declared infamous for Courts to employ secret agents, it surely cannot be imputed to her as a crime that her accomplishments entitled her to the appointment.
We know that public curiosity will not be satisfied until we shall tear off the mask from the early periods of her history — and yet nothing can be more base and detestable in Morality than such an exposure. Let the generosity of the sex decide upon this question. If youthful frailty cannot be atoned for by years of honourable life — if no shade is to be cast over the errors of an inexperienced and a deluded heart, but the servility of virtue is to persecute with eternal exclusion the female who has once erred, what a horrible tyranny is that of the Public Tribunal But Gallantry, and the cause of Virtue itself, join in the refuge of the Sex; and only vicious malignity, or horrid design, would recall the memory of repentant error. Mrs. Nesbitt has had to combat through life with the prejudice which her first connections excited; and the woman whom the dreadful pen of Junius consigned to an immortality of disgrace, could only rise superior to the memorial by extraordinary exertion — yet this she has effected. Notwithstanding the recorded anecdote of her marriage with Mr. Nesbitt, and the miscellany of her life, she has acquired an elevation in life which she has preserved with dignity because she has acted with moderation. She has used her influence with the great, in favor of the unfortunate; and many deserving men owe their present situations in public life to the patronage of this Lady.
STATE PAPER.
Decree of his catholic majesty, prescribing regulations to be observed in the condemnation of prizes brought into Spanish harbors:
"The king being desirous, that, in trials relative to prizes, all doubts should be removed which may occasion loss and delays, to the prejudice of persons interested, or give rise to difficulties with other courts — The Prince of peace, our first secretary of State has proposed to us what appeared to him a proper remedy. Agreeably to his proposition, and after having consulted our Supreme council of war, we have passed the following decree:
Art. 1. The immunity of the coasts of our dominions shall not be marked, as heretofore, by the doubtful and uncertain reach of cannon, but by the distance of two miles of 950 toises each.
2. Prizes made within the said two miles shall be tried according to the usual and established forms, before the tribunals in which the governors and commandants of our ports preside, to whom we give this jurisdiction.
3. No prize made within the said limits shall be considered legal, unless it be taken from a power with whom we are at war; — then there shall be taken, merely for form's sake, a process verbal in the port into which the prize shall be brought.
4. Prizes taken beyond the said distance shall be considered as made on the high seas, and judged by the tribunal of the captor.
5. Prizes made on the high seas, and brought into the ports of our dominions, cannot be sold if they consist of prohibited merchandise; but if they are not of this description the sale shall be permitted upon paying the legal duties.
6. When the prizes made without the territorial distance shall be carried into our ports, a simple process verbal shall be taken of the capture by the agents of the captor, and the governor of the port; so that the persons interested may, notwithstanding the proceedings, have recourse to the proper tribunal.
7. If any neutral vessel which shall be taken without the territorial distance, and brought into our ports, have Spanish prop-
erty on board, the whole prize shall be tried by our tribunals, if the Spanish property amount to one half of the cargo; but if it is not equal to one half the value of the cargo the prize shall be tried by the tribunal of the captor.
8. If neutral vessels taken without the territorial distance, and brought into our ports, contain Spanish property not amounting to one half the cargo, they cannot be sold as if they belonged to enemies.
"We therefore enjoin all our councils, chancelleries, audiences and all the tribunals of our kingdom and Seignories, &c. to conform hereto."
"Done at Aranjuez, 14th June, 1797."
C O N G R E S S.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY — DECEMBER 12.
Debate on a Motion for suspending the operation of an Act of Limitation.
The house having resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the subject, Mr. Dent in the chair, the following report was read:
The committee of claims, who were "instructed to enquire into, and report on the expediency or inexpediency of designating certain claims against the United States, to be excepted from the operation of the acts of limitation," — Report
THAT in obedience to the orders of the house, they have made all the enquiries which to them appear necessary: that they have attentively and deliberately considered the subject referred to them, and are of opinion that it would not be expedient to designate any species of claims against the United States, which are now affected by the acts of limitation, to be excepted from the operation of those acts.
In considering this subject, a review of the situation of the United States, as respected their finances, during the period when most of the demands originated, was requisite. — It was also necessary to ascertain what measures had been adopted by congress, both under the old and under the present government, to bring all the demands against the states, to a liquidation and settlement.
It will be recollected, that at the commencement of the war, the United States were destitute of money; and during a long period of years afterwards, were obliged to rely principally on credit for carrying on all their important operations.
Having, at that time, no settled national government, a regular system for conducting public business, especially money transactions, depending on credit, was not to be expected.
Great numbers of individuals were necessarily invested with the powers of binding the public by their contracts. Almost every officer of the army, whether in the commissary's department, or otherwise, in different stages of the war, had in their power to contract debts, legally or equitably binding upon the United States. We find congress, at various times, during the war endeavoring to make arrangements which should prevent an undue use of the powers vested in individuals, and the dangerous consequences to which the government was thereby necessarily exposed. The acts of the 5th of March, 177, 1779, and of the 23d of August, 1780, were calculated to limit the public responsibility in such cases. After the peace, and under the old government, periods were preferred, within which claims of certain descriptions, and finally all unliquidated claims were to be exhibited for settlement, or to be forever thereafter barred.
It must be acknowledged by all, that during those periods, every provision which could rationally have been expected, was made for the accommodation of individuals having claims against the public, to enable them to obtain proper settlements of their demands. The journals of congress under the confederation will abundantly justify this remark.
Commissioners were appointed, with special or general powers, to settle the claims of individuals in all the departments; and in every instance, the powers given were plenary and explicit. Sufficient time was given for every one to obtain information, and pursue his remedy, and ample opportunity was given for all to substantiate their claims, or, at least, to present abstracts of them, which would have prevented their being foreclosed by the acts designed eventually to operate upon them. The cases cannot be numerous, in which the want of opportunity to bring forward claims, can be justly pleaded as an excuse for the omission.
By the act of the 17th of March, 1785, all persons having unliquidated claims against the United States were required, within twelve months, to exhibit particular abstracts of such claims, to some of the commissioners in the state in which they respectively resided, who were sent and empowered to settle accounts against the United States, under the penalty or condition, that accounts not so presented, should be thereafter settled only at the Treasury.
By another act of Congress, of the same year, viz. November 2, 1785, all persons having claims for services performed in the military department, were directed to exhibit the same for liquidation, to the commissioners of army accounts, on or before the first day of August, then ensuing. That act it was expressly resolved, that all claims, under the description above mentioned, which might be exhibited after that period, should be forever thereafter precluded from adjustment and allowance.
And it was provided, by the act of July 23, 1787, that all persons having unliquidated claims against the United States, pertaining to the late commissaries, quarter masters, hospital, clothiers or marine department, should exhibit particular abstracts of such claims, to the proper commissioner appointed to settle the accounts of those departments, within eight months from the date of the said act; and all persons having other unliquidated claims against the United States, were to exhibit particular abstracts thereof to the Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States, within one year from the date thereof; and all accounts not exhibited as aforesaid, were to be precluded from settlement or allowance.
These regulations were adopted by Congress, under the old government. Great care was taken to have them extensively published, so that every individual, who was interested, might be informed of their existence and operation.
Under the present constitution, there has not been wanting a disposition to relieve certain individuals whose claims were considered as peculiarly meritorious, which had been affected by the acts above recited.
With this view, in March 1792, two several acts of Congress were passed, suspending, for two years, the operation of the resolutions of Congress, of November 2d, 1785, and July 27th, 1787, so far as they had barred or might be construed to bar the claims of the widow or orphans of any officer of the late army, to the seven years half pay of such officer; or the claims of any officer, soldier, artificer, sailor, and marine, of the army of the United States, for personal services rendered to the United States, in the military or naval departments.
In consequence of these suspensions, many claims were exhibited and allowed against the government. There is reason to apprehend, in some instances, the public were defrauded for want of pre-existing checks and evidences of payment having been made. — This suspension continued for the term of two years, which was till March 1794. In the mean time, viz. on the 12th of February 1793, the act "relative to claims against the United States, not barred by any act of limitation, and which had not been already adjusted," was passed by Congress, after a serious and attentive consideration of the subject.
By that law, it was provided, "That all claims upon the United States, for services or supplies, or for other cause, matter or thing, furnished or done, previous to the 4th day of March, 1789, whether founded upon certificates or other written documents from public officers, or otherwise, which had not already been barred by any act of limitation, and which should not be presented at the Treasury, before the first day of May 1794, should forever after be barred and precluded from settlement or allowance." But this was not to be construed as affecting Loan Office certificates, certificates of final settlements, indents of interest, balances entered in the books of the register of the treasury, registered certificates, foreign loans, or certificates issued under the act making provision for the public debt of the United States."
Oneothoract, passed the 3d day of March, 1795, provided, that Loan Office certificates, final settlements, and indents of interest, then outstanding, should be presented at the office of the auditor to the treasury, on or before the first day of January, in the present year, 1797, or be forever after barred or precluded from settlement or allowance.
This summary contains a general view of the principal acts of limitation, by which claims against the public have been affected.
From an attentive consideration of them, and of the circumstances under which they were enacted, the committee are fully impressed with an opinion, that it would not be expedient to suspend their operation.
It was essential to the public administration, that the extent of just demands upon the government, should be, within a reasonable period, definitely ascertained. It was essential to the public safety and to right, in relation to the whole community, that all unsettled claims should be made known within a time when there were yet means of proper investigation, and after which the public responsibility should terminate; and the possibility of charging the government by collusive and fictitious contracts, should be at an end.
The justice as well as policy of acts of limitation, under such circumstances, cannot be doubted.
The situation of no country ever presented a more clear necessity for, or a more competent justification of precautions of that nature. And all the reasons for adopting them operate to recommend unusual caution in departing from them, with the additional force of this circumstance, that the subsequent lapse of time has increased the difficulties of a due examination.
The accounts of a considerable number of officers, who had in their power to bind the public by their contracts, and who were entrusted with large sums of money for fulfilling their engagement, remain unsettled; some of those persons are dead: others have absconded; the business has been conducted by others, with so little order, as to put it out of their power to render a proper statement of their transactions; the books and papers of others, who had extensive trusts, have been destroyed, so as to preclude the possibility of settlement. Hence it must appear that the government would, in a great number of cases, be destitute of the means of repelling unfounded and even satisfied claims for want of documents and vouchers, which could only have resulted from a due settlement with those officers, and from the possession of their books and papers.
It might be inferred without proof, and it has appeared in the course of business at the treasury, that it was a practice with certain public officers, on obtaining supplies to give receipts and certificates for them, and when they made payments, either partially or totally, to take distinct receipts from the parties, without either endorsing the payments upon the original vouchers, or requiring a surrender of them.
Hence it would often happen that parties could produce satisfactory vouchers of their having performed services, and furnished supplies, for which, though satisfaction may have been made, the evidences of it would not be in the possession of the government. And hence, from relaxations of the
limitation acts, there would be great danger that much more injustice would be done to the United States, than justice to individuals.
The principles, of self defence therefore require, and justify an adherence to those acts generally; and there are not any particular species of claims, which, in the view of the committee, ought to be exempted from their operation.
Those which have been most frequently referred to by some members of the house, are such claims as include the arrearages of pay and other emoluments to officers and soldiers of the late army, &c.
Pursuant to an order of the house, at the first session of the last congress, a report was made to them, having special reference to this subject. It was considered in committee of the whole, and agreed to by the house, on the first day of February, 1796.
To that report and the documents accompanying the same, the committee ask leave to refer the house, and respectfully submit the whole subject to their consideration.
Mr. D. Foster said, the Report itself had stated the reasons of the Committee for making it; so fully, that he thought it unnecessary to do more than move that the house concur with it.
Mr. GALLATIN observed, that this report went upon two principles; first, that sufficient time had been given for claimants to come in, and that therefore it was always the fault of themselves, if their claims were not allowed: and the other was, the danger of fraud that would attend the settlement of unliquidated accounts, from the want of proper checks. Taking it for granted that the committee of the whole would concur in the report, he should make a motion to except a class of claims which did not come within the operation of these objections, to the possession of which, due notice had not been given, or of their being barred, and which were already liquidated. The description which he alluded to were Loan-Office Certificates, Final Settlements, and Indents of Interest.
It was to be observed that on the 12th of February 1793, an Act was passed relative to claims, which required them to be presented at the Treasury before the 1st of May 1794, or they would be forever barred, but these descriptions of claims were excepted. Public notice was given of this act, so that the country might become well acquainted with it. But an act had been passed on the 3d of March, 1795, making further provision for the support of Public Credit, and the reduction of the Public Debt, which was a long act, relating to different objects respecting the Public Debt; but in the middle of it there was a section inserted, requiring all Loan-Office Certificates, Final Settlements, and Indents of Interest, to be funded within two years. This act was foreign to the subject, and there was nothing in it to lead to a supposition that such an article would be found in it; nor had the law been published in the newspapers, or any means taken to acquaint the holders of this property with it. He could not, therefore, conceive that it was consistent with public credit, or good faith, to pass a limitation law in such a way. He therefore hoped the law would be suspended, so as to give due notice to the holders of these species of paper, that it was intended to be barred. He knew there were strong objections against suspending Acts of Limitation, on account of frauds and forgeries; but he did not think these of sufficient weight to prevent justice from being done to this class of Public Creditors. The provision barring these claims was little known. He himself knew nothing of it, until he had occasion to take a general view of all the Revenue laws of the United States, when he met with it in the middle of the act he had mentioned. He was himself wholly disinterested in the business, as he did not know an individual who was possessed of a Certificate of this kind. How many there were, he knew not, or how much danger there might be in the suspension he could not tell: but he was struck with the injustice of thus barring this description of claims. He, therefore, proposed the following Resolution for the adoption of the Committee:
"Resolved, That so much of an Act entitled an Act making further provision for supporting Public Credit, and for reducing the Public Debt, passed March 3, 1795, as bars from settlement, after a limited time, Loan-Office Tickets, Final settlements, and Indents of Interest, be suspended for a certain time."
Mr. N. SMITH allowed that the gentleman from Pennsylvania had shown to his satisfaction that it would have been much more proper to have had the law in question a distinct act, than in the act in which it had been introduced; & he regretted that that gentleman had not been sufficiently awake when the law passed, to have presented the evil, as it had passed the House since he was a member of it. But, at this time, it presented to his mind a different question. This species of paper was now dead by law. To pass an act to revive and bring it again into existence, was a very different thing from acting originally right. That gentleman had, however, not noticed the impropriety at that time, which he lamented; but could not consent to its being revived at this day, which would be to encourage a spirit of speculation, that would deprive the real holders of the certificates from any benefit, and throw money into the hands of persons no way entitled to it. Here, said he, is a species of paper destroyed by an Act of Limitation, not by a separate act, but by a clause of an act on a different subject. The consequence would be, that designing, evil speculators, who may perhaps have interest enough to procure a repeal of this law, by an application to Congress, will buy up this paper for a mere trifle from persons believing it to have been destroyed by law. The moment this question was agitated, the speculation would have a beginning. He did not know that it had already commenced; but before the proposition got to the Senate, he doubted not that hundreds of persons would be purchasing this paper from persons who

believed it to be of no value. He was there- fore, opposed to the resolution.
Mr. BROOKES could not agree with the gentleman just laid down. He seconded the motion, because he thought it at once clear and reasonable. He was himself no way in- terested in it. These claims had been as much settled as they could be; and he thought the law for barring them had not been made sufficiently public. Instead of giving light to the people from the house top, they had placed their light under a bushel. With re- spect to the danger to be apprehended from impositions, he did not think it great, as the books which were kept at the public of- fices, were calculated to prevent frauds, by marginal checks, &c. Indeed this subject was so plain and obvious, that he doubted not the proposition would be adopted by a large majority of the committee.
Mr. DAYTON (the Speaker) said, the gen- tleman who spoke last had anticipated most of what he had intended to offer on the subject. He was going to remark, that this particular descrip- tion of debt did not fall within the reasoning of the committee of claims on the limitation acts, and that the possessors of it could have no expec- tation of its being barred. In addition to the mar- ginal checks of the office books, mentioned by the gentleman from New-York, there was also a check letter in the books and on the certificates, which rendered forgery almost impossible. What bro't this particularly to his notice, three weeks before he came from home, a post-soldier applied to him with one of these certificates, and another one week before he set out, to get something for them. He told them they were barred. They were sur- prized. They said they were given to them at the conclusion of the war; that they were to have received their pay from month to month during their service, but that nothing had been given to them till the end of the war, when they received their certificates. They had applied for five or six years together for payment; but, growing weary of unsuccessful applications, they laid their certifi- cates aside. They hear, at length, they may be funded; but, when they apply, they are told their application is a few weeks too late. Was it not odd, he asked, that a majority of that committee could agree to a report which, without this resolu- tion, went to bar these men of their claims. — Their accounts had been settled, their names were on the muster-roll, and every regulation had been attended to; yet, by a law which had been passed, but known to a few only, these certificates were precluded from benefit. He trusted this report would not be sanctioned. If gentlemen were a- fraid of speculation, the proposed suspension might only be in favor of the real holders of certificates who had themselves served, or furnished supplies. He should be satisfied with this. The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Smith) lamented that the law had been passed in the way which had been mentioned. He joined him in the lamentation, and he hoped that gentlemen would join with those who wished to provide relief to these meritorious men; — men who were not in a situation to get any information with respect to the law which barred their claim, and who depended upon their daily labor for their support.
Mr. ALLEN said, the gentleman last up, had given them certain information as to the checks kept in the books of the public offices, with a view, he supposed, of influen- cing their votes. He wished to know whe- ther in those books there was an account of the sums due to these claimants? [Mr. Brookes answered there was.] Mr. A. said, he should not then be against the resolution, but he should wish to confine the benefit in- tended to be given to the original holders, and not to give it to speculators. He thought the case of these people hard; but could not subscribe to the idea, that because the law had not been published in a certain way it ought not to be enforced; since no man could be supposed to be ignorant of the law. He moved to add these words to the resolu- tion, "in certain cases."
Mr. DANA said, that when a man was prosecuted for a breach of the law, he could not plead an ignorance of it; but this did not apply to the present case. The law in question was little known; it could not even be found in the index of their laws. He himself did not know there was such a law, until after it had taken effect, and then he had good reason to know it. Last winter a certificate was given him to be funded; but owing to his being obliged to stop on the road some time, from the dislocation of a lumb, he did not arrive till a few days after the claim was barred by the law in question. If the members, then, of that house were ignorant of the law, how could they expect that persons holding these certificates should be acquainted with it. He had also called at the office of the Commissioner of Loans, where he was directed to the Treasury De- partment, but received no information at that office that the claim was barred. This being the case, he trusted the committee would not refuse to do an act of acknowledged justice. As to the amount of these claims, they were not ignorant of that; from the accounts of the Secretary of the Treasury, it was 1,124,000 dollars. And to prove that there was any danger from forgery, it would be necessary to produce instances of this kind of fraud. The evil of speculation would be prevented by the proposed modifi- cation. He trusted, therefore, as it was called for by every principal of justice, the resolution would be accepted to.
Mr. REED was in favor of the amendment and hoped the resolution would be agreed to. He had presented a petition the other day, praying that some provision of this kind might be made. He held in his hand the original acknowledgement of the debt, upon which interest had been paid. The certifi- cate was first sent to him to be funded; but, finding it barred, the owner of it had peti- tioned for relief.
Mr. COTT hoped the amendment would not prevail, as it would run counter to all former laws on the subject, and he trusted they should not now depart from the prin- ciple heretofore adopted. He was, how- ever, in favour of the resolution itself. He was a friend of Statutes of Limitation; but he would have them fairly made. The law in question could not be sufficiently known. Mr. T. CLAIBORNE called for the read- ing of the section of the law which related to this subject. If they were to do any thing in the business, he should be for doing complete justice. [The law was read.]
Mr. ALLEN had little respect for persons who had obtained the possession of these cer- tificates by speculation. He wished only to relieve the original holders; but if this
were not guarded against, the evils which his colleague (Mr. Smith) had foretold, would certainly take place. It had been said, that there had been no instances of for- gery; he mentioned one with which he was well acquainted.
Mr. ELMENDORPH trusted that the gen- tleman who proposed the amendment would withdraw it, when he was informed that it was the practice to issue Loan-Office Tickets in the names of others than the real owners. He mentioned one instance, and he knew it was a common thing.
Mr. ISAAC PARKER was in favour of the resolution of the gentleman from Pennsyl- vania; but he would rather not pass it than it should pass with the amendment. He wished not only original holders, but all others, to have the benefit of the proposed suspension. The certificates, he said, were originally negotiable, and he saw no reason for depriving them of that quality. It was true, that in this case, the money might go into the pockets of a set of men who were not very popular in this country; but this could not be avoided. All limitation laws he said, were contrary to justice; but, in all cases where it was expedient to pass them, care ought to be taken that no class of men in particular should be affected by them. — It had been objected to this resolution that if it passed, it would open a door to frauds, and chiefly serve speculators; but it could not be said that it would place the original holders in a worse situation than they are at present, but in a better. He hoped, there- fore the resolution would pass, without the amendment.
Mr. S. SMITH said, this subject had been so frequently agitated in Congress, and the doctrine of discrimination so constantly decid- ed against, that he wondered it should, at this period be renewed. It was fully tried at the time of commencing the funding sys- tem. Every person possessing a certificate, before the claim was barred, had the same right to have it funded, and he saw no reason why they should now make a distinction. He was in favour of the resolution, and should have no modification of it which would tend to prevent speculation.
Mr. THATCHER said, that during the last, and the present session, he had had certifi- cates sent on to him to be funded, by his constituents, telling him, they heard the country was about to pay its debts. He told them, in answer, that they had said by law that they would pay nothing at all. — This his friends thought a hard business; since they were possessed of acknowledg- ments of debt, which government had so- lemnly promised to pay. This was, how- ever, their situation. He was, therefore, clearly of opinion, that these people ought to be paid. But there had been a huc and cry raised by the gentleman from Connec- ticut, against speculators. He did not think this description of men had done the mil- lionth part of the injury ascribed to them. He believed they were in the situation of a certain other personage: for he was giving the "Devil his due;" but he thought the old gentleman himself was often highly in- jured, by having more laid to his charge than he was guilty of. He thought these same speculators had done more good to the public, than Congress had done in pass- ing the law in question. He wished their conduct was fully and fairly examined; he thought it would bear examination. Gen- tlemen say, that since last January (when these claims were barred) these speculators had been buying up this paper from the holders for a mere trifle. Suppose, said he, this were true, and they had given an orig- inal holder 4s. in the pound for what he be- lieved to be of no value. Where was the criminality of this? Was he injuring the holder? As well might it be said, that a man who visits another in prison, and gives him meat to eat, does him an injury; be- cause he does this, with an expectation that heaven will reward him. Connecticut, he said, was the last quarter from whence he should have expected such a doctrine. If it were right and just that original holders should receive that which they have had pro- mised them, he thought those who had risk- ed the purchase of them, in the face of a law of the United States, out of mere compas- sion and benevolence to the holder, were en- titled to more. The only ground, upon which speculators could build a hope, was that congress having passed an injurious law, would one day be brought to a sense of shame for having done so, and do justice. To pun- ish these men, therefore, for entertaining this hope, would be to punish virtue with a vengeance. These odious characters, spec- ulators, it must be allowed, he said, have some good qualities; for if they have not constantly fed these claimants on govern- ment, they have at least kept them from starv- ing. He should, therefore, be opposed to the amendment.
The question on the amendment was put and negatived, there being 10 votes only in favour of it.
(Debate to be Continued)
WEDNESDAY — DECEMBER 13.
Mr. Kittera appeared in his seat for the first time this session.
The bill for suspending the act laying a duty upon stamped vellum, parchment and paper until the 30th June next, was read the third time and passed.
According to order, the unfinished busi- ness of yesterday came before the house; when
Mr. Allen moved that the committee of whole be discharged from the farther consi- deration of the report of the Committee of Claims on the expediency or inexpediency of excepting certain claims from the oper- ation of the Limitation Acts, in order that the report might be referred to the Secreta- ry of the Treasury. His reasons for mak- ing this motion were stated to be, that fur- ther information might be obtained with re- spect to the risk there would be in making the proposed exception, and also with rela- tion to the manner in which the law barring
the claims proposed to be excepted, had been published.
On being informed by the Speaker, that it would not be in order to discharge the committee of the whole to refer the report of a select committee to one of the heads of departments, but that the committee of the whole might be discharged, on the fur- ther consideration of the report postponed, with a view of calling upon any Depart- ment for information, Mr. Allen adopted the latter mode, and moved that the confi- deration be postponed till Monday week.
After a few observations from Messrs. Brookes, Gordon, Goodrich and Gallatin, which were chiefly in favor of the postpon- ment, the motion was agreed to.
A message was received from the President of the United States, inclosing the copy of a letter from the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States, representing the inconvenience of the present time of hold- ing the Circuit Courts in the State of Dela- ware, and requesting it to be altered to the 27th of April. — Ordered to lie on the Table.
Mr. Harper moved the order of the day on the bill for the relief of the representa- tives of William Carmichael, deceased — which being agreed to, the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the subject, and the bill having been read,
Mr. Venable moved to strike out the fol- lowing words in the act, "and also in full for any demand on account of an outfit for him on his appointment as Charge des Affaires, on the 20th day of April, 1790." He thought these words a surplussage, and might do mis- chief in future settlements. It had not been customary for the United States to allow outfits to officers of this grade, and there- fore improper to refer to such an allowance. This motion was supported by Messrs. Nich- olas, Rutledge and Elmdorff.
It was opposed by Messrs. Harper, Gal- latin, and Pinckney, on the ground that a claim having been made for the allowance of an outfit, it was necessary, in order to prevent that claim from being hereafter renew- ed, to have a clause of this kind in the act.
It appears, that by an act passed in July, 1790, Charge des Affaires, as well as Minis- ters Plenipotentiary, are now entitled to an outfit of not more than one year's salary; but Mr. Carmichael, having left this country in the character of Secretary of Legation to Mr. Jay, in the year 1782, and had the expenses of his voyage and establishment in a foreign country (for which purposes Mr. Pinckney said the outfit was allowed,) it had not been thought right that he should be allowed for an outfit. A difficulty occurred in this business, whether Mr. Carmichael should be considered as Charge des Affaires from the year 1782, when he entered upon the duties of that character, or from 1790, when he received his new commission. If he had been considered in this character from the latter period only, it was said he would have been entitled to an outfit; but then as he would not have been entitled to full pay as Charge des Affaires from the time he en- tered upon the duties of the office, nor to the extraordinary charges which were claim- ed. The committee reported the bill, there- fore, agreeably to the report of the Secreta- ry of State, allowing him full pay and extra- ordinary expenses, but rejecting the claim for an outfit.
The amendment after a considerable de- bate, was put and carried, 47 to 35.
Mr. Venable then moved to strike out the se- cond section of the bill, which authorized the accounting officers of the Treasury to allow to the representatives of the deceased, at the rate of 4,444 dollars and 44 cents annually, from the 20th of May, 1782, to the 20th of April, 1790. He thought the extraordinary expenses which had been agreed to be allowed of 8,258 dollars would be a sufficient compensation for his extraordinary services as Charge des Affaires, without any additional salary, and his salary as Secretary would be paid at the Treasury, without any special act for the purpose.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Coit and Williams, and opposed by Messrs. Harper, Gallatin, S. Smith and Brookes. It was put and negatived, there only being 24 votes in its favour.
Mr. Allen renewed the motion which he made when the report on this subject was under consideration, to allow an interest of six per cent per annum upon the amount which should appear to be due, from the time at which application was made for payment, until the money was paid.
This motion was immediately negatived with- out a division.
The Committee rose, the House agreed to the amendment, and the bill was ordered to be en- grossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Venable moved the order of the day on the report of a Select Committee appointed to enquire whether any and what alterations are necessary in the law, entitled "An Act for regulating Foreign Coins, and for other pur- poses." If the House had no objection, he should be glad if the usual motion for a Committee of the whole might be dispensed with, and the re- port be concurred in.
Mr. Harrison hoped the report would be committed, as he was not very well satisfied with it.
The report was accordingly committed and made the order for this day. On motion the House immediately resolved itself into a Committee of the whole on the subject, Mr. Dent in the chair.
A considerable debate took place. The report was supported by Messrs. Venable, Williams, Champlin and Harper; and opposed by Messrs. Nicholas and Gallatin. No question was taken. The Committee reported progress, and had leave to sit again.
Adjourned.
TO LET,
A Front Room, suitable for an Office or Counting house, with a large Cellar. Any person who may rent the above, may (if re- quired) be accommodated with Board and Lodg- ing in the same house. Enquire at no. 120, South Front, near Pine Street.
December 12. 3293W
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14.
The act of Congress entitled "an act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," approved the 3d day of March 1795, was published in the Gazette of the U. S. the 30th of the same month, and in the Philadelphia Gazette a few days before.
Provision is made by law for publish- ing the Acts of Congress in the news- papers, which has been invariably attended to ever since the formation of the present government.
Three Highway Robberies have been per- petrated, within the last three or four nights, in the neighborhood of this city. One oc- curred last night, attended, it is said, with murder.
The new comedy of "Wives as they were, and Maids as they are," was acted last night to a crowded house, with the greatest ap- plause. Perhaps a more unexceptionable comedy is not extant. The managers will doubtless compliment the public taste, by an early repetition.
Mr. FENNO, The London Morning Chronicle, tho' as bitter against the British ministry as our Aurora, Argus and Chronicle are towards the government of the United States, in- veighs against the horrid tyranny of the French Directors. The Editors of that paper have too much sense to justify acts which even the dupes of party pronounce atrocious. But the Argus calls "the cause of Frenchmen the cause of deity," and bold- ly vindicates the Directory. The Boston Chronicle asserts that the acts of attainder against our Tories, were familiar in principle and degree of injustice. One may ask whe- ther these Jacobin printers really detest our revolution? If they do not, why do they flatter that glorious event by comparing it with the late outrageous despotism of the Directory?
Another remark occurs, how is it to be accounted for, that our Jacobin Gazettes discover so much less principle than the English opposition papers. The fact is certainly so, and those papers are still English, tho' editious and perhaps treason- able. They do not appear to be French, like the ant federal Gazettes.
The only way of accounting for this dif- ference is, that the freer and more popular any form of Government may be, the wick- eder and more malignant will be the party opposed to it; the worst faction ever known was in heaven. In the next place, it is not probable the Directory actually hires any newspaper in London.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
Philadelphia, 12th Dec. 1797. 6 per Cent. 17 1/2 2 per Cent. 10 5/8 Deferred 6 per Cent. 12 3/4 BANK United States, 26 per ct. advance. — Pennsylvania, 27 to 28 do. — North America, 50 do. Insurance Co. Pennsylvania, shares 24 per cent. — N. A. shares 50 do.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
The following vessels left Reedy Island for sea on Saturday last. Ship Jean. M'Pheron, Sweitzer Rydgad, Nannings, Brig Anna Maffet, Sally, Logan, Schr. Angelica, Foster, Sloop Mary, Gamble, And several other vessels.
The following left the Island on Sunday, but owing to a S. W. wind returned the same af- ternoon:
Brig Pennsylvania, Tatem, Molly, Kilby, Packet, Stroigs, Schr. Kitty, Mason, Alcione, Rice, Harriot, Da Costa.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 13. ARRIVED SAILED Brig Ann & Mary, Smith, Bonavista 42 Neptune, Groat, Isle of May 57 — Martinique, Schr. Tracy, Thomas, St. Thomas 27 Grey Hound, Clark, Havana 12 Sloop Fanny, Johnson, Charleston 8
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 13.
For the Daily Gazette.
Messrs. M'Lean & Lang,
The following is from the London Morn- ing Herald, of July 20 1797.
'The King's Bench and Fleet Prison were last night brilliantly illuminated on the occa- sion of the Insolvent act having received the Royal assent. In the former place a band of music played several loyal and patriotic airs, and the most joyous hilarity prevailed till a late hour.'
[By the above mentioned grace of Gov- ernment, many thousand prisoners, long confined in the numerous jails of Great-Bri- tain, are enlarged and restored to their joy- ful families and friends!]
BALTIMORE, Dec. 11.
Married, on Tuesday evening last, at Che- stertown, Nicholas Brice, esquire, of this city, to Miss Anna Maria Tilghman, fourth daugh- ter of Richard Tilghman, esquire, of Chester.
On the 6th December, the bill for cutting a canal, between the waters of Chesapeake and Delaware, was put to its passage in the house of delegates, of this state, and rejected by a great majority of votes.
NEW THEATRE.
(NOT PERFORMED THESE TWO YEARS.)
TOMORROW EVENING,
DECEMBER 15.
Will be presented a COMIC OPERA (written by the author of the Poor Soldier) called
THE HIGHLAND REEL.
Laird of Col, Mr. Warren Laird of Raefay, Mr. Warrell M'Gilpin, Mr. Harwood Sandy, Mr. Marshall Charley, Mr. Francis Shelty, Mr. Bernard Crowdy, Mr. Bliss Captain Daff, Mr. Moreton Sergeant Jack, Mr. Darley Pir, Mr. T. Warrell Benin, Mister L'Estrange Moggy M'Gilpin, Mrs. Marshall Jenny, Mrs. Warrell (Being her first appearance these twelve months.)
Messrs. Doctor, Lysney, Sully, Lef- ferty, Mrs. Warren, Miss Mil- bourne, Miss L'Estrange, Miss An- derson, Madame Harwoods &c.
To conclude with
A SCOTS' REEL.
By the Characters.
To which will be added, a FARCE, in two acts, called,
THE SULTAN;
OR,
A PEEP INTO THE SERAGLIO.
Soliman, Mr. Moreton Osmin, Mr. Harwood Elmira, Miss L'Estrange Roxana (with Songs), Mrs. Warrell Roxalana (for that night only), Mrs. Marshall The new Comedy of WIVES AS THEY WERE, AND MAIDS AS THEY ARE, which was received with the utmost approbation—will be repeated on Monday.
Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dol- lar; and Gallery, half a Dollar.
The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the certain time of beginning 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 B. and RICE'S book-store, No. 50 Market-Street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
Insurance Company
OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the company's Office, on Monday, the eighth day of January next, at 11 o'clock.
SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y.
December 14. d.8mjtj
Insurance Company of North
America.
A Meeting of the Stockholders is to be held, a- greably to adjournment, at the Company's Office, on the first Monday in January next, at 11 o'clock, A. M.
EBEN. HAZARD, Sec'y.
December 14. thdmjtj
Insurance Company of North
America.
THE Stockholders are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the ninth day of January next (be- ing the second Tuesday in the month) for the Elec- tion of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year.
EBEN. HAZARD, Sec'y.
December 14. thdmjtj
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.
An adjourned meeting of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, is to be held at their Office on Tuesday evening (19th of this instant December) at 6 o'clock, P. M. precisely, and punctual attendance is requested, on matters of the utmost importance, relating to certain pro- positions for the more expeditiously completing the work, and obtaining the aid of the Legislature and the Corporation of the City, for introducing a copious supply of water into the same.
WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y.
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A farm for sale, IN Perth Amboy in the state of New-Jersey, of four hundred acres, including a proper proportion of meadow, of arable and wood land, and a good orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees, it is well watered with springs and brooks, it is bounded on two sides with navigable waters and has a good mill site, its situation is healthy and pleasant, commanding a view of the navigation of Perth Amboy and its environs, and convenient to the finest fish and oysters in their proper season, it abounds with natural manure from which, with the advantages of the sea, by applying the hay therefrom to the keeping of a flock, may at a small expense, be enriched to a great degree and rendered one of the best grazing farms in the State; it is well calculated for a farmer or a gentleman's seat, having several eligible sites for building. This farm will be sold together or divided, as may suit a purchaser, at private sale, or if not sold, will be set up at public auction on Tuesday the nineteenth day of December next, at the house of Robert Ralston, innkeeper in Perth Amboy, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises by application to John or Matthias Halsted at Perth Amboy, from whom or from the Hon. Jonathan Dayton, Esq., Speaker of the house of representatives of the United States now in Philadelphia, from Matthias Williamson, jun., Esq., or Mr. Samuel Smith at Elizabeth-Town further information may be obtained;—and who are possessed of maps of the farm. Perth Amboy, Nov. 16, 1797. 25—codt18D
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State.—There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landing on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the tools and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made to the mean time for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order; with some coal, Ores, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq., one of the Representatives to Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1. 3awtf Houls and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story Houls, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The Houls 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 indispensable title given. For further particulars inquire 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
Real Estate for sale, A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middlesex Township, Delaware County, containing 119 1/2 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow—of the latter, many more acres can be made at a small expense. There are on said premises, a good orchard of best grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with stabling under, and a log tenement on one part of said place.—Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises by applying to WM. PENNELL, on said farm, and know the terms by applying to JONATHAN PENNELL, in the borough of Chester. November 21. 3t end
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick Houls and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. Situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1. dtf
All Persons who are indebted to the estate of William Heysham, sen. of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to make speedy payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, will please to present them, properly attested, to the subscribers. William Heysham, Robert Heysham, Francis Bowes Sayre, Executors. November 6. 2aw4w
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of the connection in Dublin, they are enabled to sell Irish editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vely, jun's Reports in Chancery, 2 vols. Peake's Cales at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Mansfield; Ployer's Proctors Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Uses; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 2d part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.
A person well acquainted with the theory and practice of book-keeping, who has been many years engaged in business for himself and others, would be glad to be employed, either as an agent or factor; or in selling books; or in executing accounts; or in executing any other kind of writing, in French or English. A note addressed to J. A. and left at this office, will be punctiliously attended to. November 30. 3awtf
THOMAS RANDALL, PRESENTS his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 83, Spruce Street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States.—He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24 3awtf
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. Lutfings Do. do. Handkerchiefs Do. do. sewing Silks Imperial and Hyslop Teas Long and short Nankeens Quick Silver, in tubs Holland Gin, in pipes Assorted 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 chests Logwood, &c. &c. 75—tut&4w. JOSEPH SIMS.
For Sale, by the Package, For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz. Book and Jacobet Mullins plain stripes, and Checks do. do. Tamboured do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & gentlemen's neck do. Jacobet chintz mullin for home and the West India market, Pullicote and linen handkerchiefs, for do. do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz shawls. The above goods entitled to drawback on exportation. Also a few Scotch cambricks and an assortment of mullin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6. 2awtf.
NOTICE. THE Stockholders of the Bank of the United States, are informed that according to the statute of Incorporation, a general Election for twenty five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday, the first day of January next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the Eleventh section of the By-Laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are hereby notified to assemble in general Meeting at the same place, on Tuesday the second day of January next, at five o'clock in the Evening. By order of the Board of directors, G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Second fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an Election may always be re-elected. Philadelphia, Nov. 18. 1797. fte
NOTICE. To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF, and EDWARD FOX'S Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. November 23. tut&4w.
NOTICE. THE partnership between JOHN INSTONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Instone and Bacon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons who stand indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to JOHN SKYNN, on Landenburger's wharf, who is duly authorised to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediately to him for settlement. John Instone, James Bacon. November 20. codtf
To be Sold, A Valuable Plantation, O upwards of One Hundred Acres of Land, well watered, in a healthy situation, about seven miles from this City; the buildings may be made to accommodate a large family, at a moderate expense, and possession had in a few weeks. Part of the purchase-money being paid, a reasonable credit will be allowed for the remainder. Enquire of the Printer. November 3. mwtf
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front Streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Punice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, hand and rail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. November 3. fte
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, Is now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZEPHENIAH POULSON, jun. No. 80, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to Philadelphia Library, according to the printed prophecies, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 2awtf
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, which 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 falls orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. "We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language; and as such, we 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 CARSKHANSEN'S book store, No. 87, Market Street. December 1. 3awtf.
NOTICE. ALL persons concerned are hereby notified, that the subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lost certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States.—He forwarded them under cover of a letter addressed to John Andray (of London) by the ship Bacchus, capt. George, which left this port in June last for London. But that ship having been captured on her passage and sent to France, the above letter and inclosures have failed in their destination. These certificates, viz. Nos. 26325, 26326, 26327, each for four shares, dated January 18, 1797, and issued in the name of Henry Grace, of Tottenham Highcross, Great Britain. ZACCHEUS COLLINS. Philadelphia, November 8. 2awtf
Wanted, to Hire, A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. eotf
A Compting House to let. A Most convenient Compting House is now for hire on Rofs's wharf, directly over the arch. For terms, apply to Samuel Breck, jun. No. 89, South Third Street. Where may be had, A few bales of Ravens Duck, and about 300 pieces of fine Canvas; a small quantity of Mac., and some high proof Brandy; Sherry Wine, Chocolate in boxes, Window Glass of various sizes and dimensions. Dec. 1.—coft
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 Sherry, and Port Wines, } In pipes, hhds. and quarter casks. Assorted green's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. d1w3awtf.
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 fust romall Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicot silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrahs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankeens, and Few chests best Hyslop Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 lhd. 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: Maharonges Charconna Dorens Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked mullins Gillis Romals Bandanows Nillas & Penafoses Challa Romals Blue cloth Hair ribbon Mull Mullhankerciefs Palempores Patna do. Banares Opium Leffer Cardium Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. November 27. tut&4w
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 Spermeceti candles and strain'd oil Prime Boston beef Choice Halifax salmon in barrels and half barrels Do. Herring in do Best Boston Mackerel in barrels of the full fare. New England now Pea A few tuns of Ruffia cordage Ruffia feather Brandy Clover and Timothy seed in sacks Long whale-bone No. 1, 2, and 3, Boston sail duck A few chests first quality Hyslop tea Carolina rice in whole and half tiers and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass wares. November 8. d2w.
400,000 weight of choice St. Domingo COFFEE, FOR SALE BY JAMES YARD. November 22. dict
For Sale, That well known place, called VANDEGRIFT'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74, acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware; and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. May 24. 3awtf.
For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE 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 fourth 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
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
School Books and Stationary. W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8 vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All lots of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Pasteboards, Bleathing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, Blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24.—3awtf
The Norfolk Mail STAGE. THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE TAVERN, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the first day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 20 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, so good a road in America. August 11. d1m. coft.
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II. For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & each 30,000, are 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 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 00 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 16,239 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 price 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 drawings it is proposed to erect two centrepiece four corner buildings as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when completed, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A nett deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be credited within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. $ Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Webb & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
FOR SALE, By the SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Bafras, of various qualities & prices Coffees Punjum Cloths Sanahs Ouzzy do. Humchums Charconna Dorea Blue Cloth Tanjibs Chintz and Calicoes Mulmuls Mamoudys Checks Maharonges Patna Hhkfs. Ginghams Mulmul do. Guzzemas Sandanows Gurrahs Sillery Pimalcoes Chopra Romals Salgatchys Sooty do. Gillie Romals Perlans of various colours Mock Pullicots 200 tons SUGAR 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis. The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open and exposed to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth Street. Nov. 10.
LANDING, From on board the ship Cleopatra, Samuel Newell, commander, from London, 60 tons of the best clean Russia HEMP 60 casks of bottled BROWN STOUT. For sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street. Willings & Francis. Oct. 31. d
Just arrived, From Port-au-Prince, and for Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street, 642 hogheads, 82 tiers, 523 barrels, 646 bags Prime Coffee Willings & Francis. Oct. 28. $
FOR SALE—by the SUBSCRIBERS, An elegant assortment of Madras HANDKERCHIEFS, by the bale. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Nov. 21. Penn-street.
FOR SALE, By the SUBSCRIBERS, Madeira Wine, first quality, in pipes Madeira Wine, New-York quality, in pipes Libbon WINE, in pipes CLOVES and NUTMEGS of the latest importation, in boxes Spanish Wool, in Bales, suitable for Hatters. Willings & Francis, Nov. 1. Penn-street, No. 21. w&f
A Journeyman Hair-Dresser, WHO is sober and steady, and understands his business, may have immediate employment, on application to GEORGE ABBOTT, No. 9, Chestnut-street. Nov. 27. codw.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 12, Walnut Street. Bordeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases Medoc wine, in 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&4w.
PEALE'S MUSEUM. THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, so well calculated to delight the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It is in an airy and healthy situation, and free from the epidemic that at present afflicts the city; it may, therefore, be frequented with the greatest safety. As an Amusement, the study of Nature is the most rational and pleasing: as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. They "Whom Nature's works can charm, with God himself Hold converse." Many interesting additions have lately been made to this Museum; and the feathered tribe, containing a variety of the most rare and beautiful subjects, is now very advantageously arranged. Waxen Figures, of Men large as life (some of them casts from nature) are here dressed in their proper habits, and placed in attitudes characteristic of their respective nations. Here may be seen the North-American Savage and the Savage of South America—a laboring Chinese, and the Chinese Gentleman—the Assyrian, and the Kamtschatdale—with some Natives of the South Sea Islands. The immense variety and interesting diversity which this Museum offers to the view, may be seen but cannot be described with full effect. Price only 1-4th of a dollar. Sept. 28. 18w
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparations for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like preference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, containing the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 23w
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES F. KURRER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 30, 1797. O 4—2awtf Messrs. Timothy and Mosen, Charleston; Messrs. Hoyle and Boylan, Halifax, N. C. Messrs. Willett and O'Connor, Norfolk; Mr. Ellis Price, Alexandria; Messrs. Tandt and Brown, Baltimore; Mr. Hopkins, New-York; and Messrs. Hudson & Guckein, Hartford; Mr. Seymour, Savannah; are requested to inform the owners once a week 6 weeks. The accounts to be forwarded to the Editor.