Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-11-29 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1630-1
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 29, 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 Connolly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 133 High-street. Wednesday Forenoon—Peter Benion, No. 74 South Third-street. Afternoon—Edward Fox. Thursday Forenoon—John Connolly. Afternoon—William Shannon. Friday Forenoon—John Connolly. Afternoon—Peter Benion.
To be sold at the Merchant's Coffee-House,
ON the tenth day of December next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, one certain bond or obligation dated July 16, 1795, signed by John Love of Alexandria for himself, John Watson and Samuel Love for £100 Virginia currency, payable on the 31st of October last past, to Stockley Donelson or his assigns—which bond the said Donelson assigned to James Grant, under whose power of attorney this sale will be made. For further particulars apply to the subscribers. FOOTMAN and Co. Auctioneers. Nov. 28. direct
Sale of an elegant Country Seat AT AUCTION.
ON WEDNESDAY evening next, the 29th inst. at the Merchant's Coffee-house, WILL BE SOLD, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the main road, 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, or at the Auction Room of the subscribers. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivaled. John Connolly, Auctioneer. November 27. dtf
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first day of December, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-house, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Nine acres of LAND, now or late in the County of Washington, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and on the waters of Fresh and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and were patented early in 1795, except 3700 acres or thereabouts, which were patented in 1798. One fourth of the purchase money 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. October 6. gswis
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first day of December, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee-house, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern boundary of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, new, or late, in the townships of Hamble and Warren, and county of Montgomery. 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. October 6. gswis
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. eor
FOR SALE,
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Wagon 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 Wagon 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. Nov. 29. eor
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 or SPECULATION against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the facts and 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, Muhlendburg 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.
DANCING.
MR. & MRS. BYRNE, Of the New Theatre, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that Mr. Byrne's Academy will commence on the 1st, and Mrs. Byrne's on the 2nd of December next. November 20.
Wanted, to Hire,
A large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. eor
For Amsterdam,
The Ship EDWARD, James Wickham, Master, EXPECTED to sail in a few days, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged, and take in 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. dtf
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FARMER, John McCollam, Master, WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight 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 hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in casks, of a superior quality Portwine, Sauterne, } Wines in casks Limbe, Prunes in boxes November 24. eor
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 sail on or about Sunday, the 3rd of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. November 22. eor
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP WILLIAM PENN, James Josiah, Master, THE ship is now taking on board her cargo, and will sail in all next week. For freight or passage apply to the captain, or to Jesse & Robert Waln. Nov. 27. eor
FOR LONDON, THE BRIGANTINE
SUKEY, William Whittier, Master, A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail 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, Landlord of the wharf. Who wants to Charter. A Vessel of about three hundred tons. Nov. 18. eor
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's boat to dispose of. A small invoice of GALLUBER SALT, INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. November 18. eor
For Hamburg.
THE BRIG MARY, Peter Yons, Master, Lying at Riegel's wharf, near Pine-street, is now ready to take in a Cargo, and will sail in ten days. For Freight, or Passage, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. November 16. dtf
For Sale or Charter,
THE Sloop GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 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 Tenerife wine. November 7. dtf
Wanted to Charter,
To one port in Hispaniola and back again. A fast sailing Vessel, of the burthen of 6 or 700 barrels. For terms, apply to BENJAMIN MORGAN, No. 170, South Front Street, ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves. November 10. eor
For Charter,
THE SHIP John Bulkley, Samuel Volans, Master, HIS vessel is built of live oak and cedar, of about 3000 barrels burthen, and ready to receive on board a cargo. Jesse & Robert Waln. Oct. 31. eor
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig TWO BROTHERS, Lying at Gurling's wharf, an excellent single decked 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. 29. dtf
THE SHIP COMMERCE,
Captain RICHARD WARTCOTT, From Liverpool is now discharging at Custom-house wharf, near the Drawbridge, where owners or guests on freight, will please to attend to their permits. Said vessel will shortly take in freight on very low terms for Boston. Apply to the captain, or to Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 53, South Water Street. A few tons of Starch, or land ballast wanted. November 27. eor
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Stores on Walnut-street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hds. Jamaica do. 3000 pieces of broad Nankeens Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests Quickilver in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogheads Teneriffe Wine in pipes Old red Port Wine in hogheads Sail Canvas, assorted, No. 1 to 8 8 cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Mullines, Ginghams, Thicksets, Corduroys, &c. 200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black port Bottles Yellow Ores in casks A quantity of writing Stares, flat & St. Marks, &c. 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE or CHARTER, The Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Burthen 330 tons, coppered to the keel, and completely fitted. The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sale in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut-street Wharf. Nov. 10. eor
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 casks, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality Do. CLARET in casks, 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. eor
Port and Madeira Wine,
Now Landing, By ship Edward, from Madeira, and Betsy 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 INDIGO, 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. Nov. 2. eor
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. eor
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
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. eor
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and 12 pipes } Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9. eor
For Sale, by the Package,
For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz. Book and Jacquet Mullins plain Stripes, and Checks do. do. Tamboured do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & gentlemen's neck do. Jacquet clinqu-mullin for home and the West India market, Pullecoat and linen handkerchiefs, for do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz shawls. The above goods entitled to drawback on exportation. Also a few Scotch cambricks and an assortment of mullin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6. eor
CHILBLAINS.
Whitehead's Essence of Mustard generally cures Chilblains and common Rheumatism, on the first or second application, and often removes the most violent Sprains and Bruises, in two or three days. Caution.—A Certificate is pulled on each bottle and box, and to prevent the danger of counterfeits, another certificate is also signed by G. Shaw & Co. of Philadelphia. SHAW & Co. have also imported by the William Penn, a quantity of Gowland's Lotion for the face and skin—Balsam of Honey for coughs, asthma and consumptions—Churh's Cough Drops, and a variety of other Patent Medicines. November 25. eor
To Gentlemen who intend spending
the Winter in the City. ROOMS TO LET, WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion. Oct. 27—dtf
To the Inhabitants of the United States.
SINCE the knowledge of medicine, none has ever proved so absolutely efficacious, for universally esteemed, or to which the afflicted with Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Strains, Bruises and Chilblains, may look for relief with so much confidence, as Whitehead's Essence of Mustard. This extraordinary Medicine very soon affords the wished for relief, "even to the aged in cases the most desperate." For these substantial reasons it is patronized by all ranks of people in England, and from the great number of communications constantly received by Mr. Johnston, he is under the necessity (in laying these before the world) of abridging their contents; the following letters (although curtailed) are of very important, and the signatures so very respectable, that he conceives he should be doing injustice to Whitehead's Essence of Mustard, were he to withhold them from public inspection. Letter from Mrs. Mills, Housekeeper to the Duke of Cumberland. Nov. 3, 1795. Sir, A most inveterate Rheumatism and Lumbago (occasional by laying in a damp bed, when at Brussels, in the time of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cumberland) has afflicted me eighteen years. I have employed the first medical gentlemen in London, and (although I derived no benefit) am bound to acknowledge my gratitude to several of the nobility, who knew my deplorable situation, and humanely sent me their physicians; I have also tried most advertised medicines; At length, Sir, after eighteen years excruciating torture, a few bottles of your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard, have, I thank God, restored me to the meritable blessings of health and permanent ease. Yours, much obliged, No. 134, Jermyn-street, St. James's. S. MILLS.
Copy of a letter from G. Countess, etc. Captain of His Majesty's Ship the Dedalus.
Spithead, Nov. 8, 1795. Sir, As I expect to sail in a few days, I beg you will immediately forward me a dozen of Whitehead's Essence of Mustard. It gives me considerable satisfaction to inform you, I have myself experienced its good effects, and have in several instances of Rheumatism, Sprains, and Bruises, witnessed its astonishing efficacy. I think you would consult your own interest by appointing it to be sold at Portsmouth, and all other seaports; for you may rest assured, when this invaluable specific becomes generally known, not an Officer in His Majesty's Navy will go to sea without it. Yours, &c. G. COUNTESS.
Letter from A. McCann Esq. Capt. of the 60th Regiment, dated Port George, Guernsey.
Jan. 4, 1797. Sir, Upward of five years past I have been afflicted with a most violent Rheumatic Affection in my head, which has baffled the skill of the most eminent Physicians; some months since I was induced to try your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard. I am now happy to inform you, it has done me essential service, and I think it necessary to declare, no other medicine ever gave me the smallest degree of relief. I am with regard, yours, &c. A. McCANN. Capt. 60th Regt.
Letter from Mr. Middleton, of Chesterfield-street, St. Mary-le-bone.
August, 1795. Mr. Middleton, of Chesterfield-street, St. Mary-le-bone was so severely afflicted with the Rheumatic Gout, as to be unable to move in bed for six months; his limbs were enormously swelled, and at length from excessive pain became quite black. In this distressing situation he was induced to try your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard, the effect far exceeded the most sanguine expectation, his pain was immediately alleviated, and his limb returned to their natural colour; his appetite restored, and in a very short time he was enabled to leave his bed and walk with crutches; and by a few weeks perseverance, was completely restored to the full enjoyment of perfect health. Mr. Middleton, with his son, repeatedly called on me for better, on Mr. Johnston, and declared that his life was utterly despaired of. Respected Sir, Nov. 6, 1795. Passing by a crowd, in the fifth month of her pregnancy, my wife received a dreadful blow on her side, which apparently destroyed the life of the infant; after the most skilful advice, and trying various remedies for two months, the full force of the symptoms increased to an alarming degree; spitting of blood—shortness of breath—and other distressing circumstances appeared from violent a bruise, afforded only the fatal appearance of her speedy dissolution. A friend to whom I related her sad case, having experienced great benefit from your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard, kindly presented me with a bottle; to my unspeakable satisfaction, it speedily relieved her from pain; a second bottle has removed every disagreeable symptom, and with the most heartfelt gratitude I inform you, we have the happy prospect of her long continuing a living mother to our numerous family. Yours, &c. T. HURLOCK. Whitmore's-row, Hoxton.
Wanted, by a Gentleman in Virginia,
A discreet, sensible Matron, aged about 45 or 50 years, qualified to teach young boys Writing, Arithmetic, History and Geography—Also, to act in the capacity of House-keeper—For further information apply to the Printer. Nov. 26—dtw
LOST,
IN this City, on Sunday, 26th November, 1797, a red Morocco Pocket Book, containing 7 notes of hand to Messrs. & Piers, as follows, viz. John Duffield, for 441 dollars, 73 cents. William M'Laws 435 57 George W. 177 10 John Peale, 61 90 Edward Clayton's, 30 Do. 27 One to dollar Bank of Pennsylvania note—in order upon Walter Franklin, Esq. in favor of Charles Read, and sundry other papers that can be of no use but to the owners. Payment of the aforesaid notes of hand being stop'd, a reward of fifteen dollars shall be paid to the person or persons bringing said pocket book with the aforesaid contents to Read and Piers, No. 65, Chestnut Street and no questions asked. November 27. eodjt.
Mordecai Lewis,
HAS FOR SALE, At his Store, No. 25, Great Dock-street, 250 bales of Bengal Goods Containing Baftas, Cossas, Gurras, Moragungees, Tooley, Check and Stripes, Bandano Handkerchiefs, Mamoudy, Calicoes, 11 boxes Irish Linens 1 do. Dispers 7 do. Umbrellas 20 canisters Java Sugar 78 bags black Pepper 136 do. East India Ginger 100 casks roll Brimstones 70 pipes Madeira Wine 57 casks Gin A quantity of sheathing Copper and Nails. October 30. sawjw
B.R.E.F.
Prime Beef, fit for India voyages, for sale by WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, High-street. Also, about fifteen hundred weight of Bees Wax. Nov. 25, 1797. dtf.
THOMAS RANDALL,
PRESSENTS his respects to his friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 88, Spruce Street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States—He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24. gtwitf
St. Andrews Society.
THE Members of St. Andrews Society, will please to take notice, that as their Anniversary happens this year on a Fall Day, to be observed by an order of the Synod of Philadelphia, to which community many of the members belong, it is therefore judged proper to defer the Celebration thereof, until Friday, the first of December, at O'Gillier's Hotel. The members are requested to apply for tickets of admission to any of the assistants, viz. Messrs. Thomas Leiper, Gavin Hamilton jun. James Henderson, Robert Henderson, William H. Tod, Esq. or Dr. Andrew Spence. The officers are desired to attend at one o'clock dinner to be on the table at three. By order of the Board, RICHARD LAKE, Secretary. November 24. dtf
400,000 weight of choice St. Domingo COFFEE,
FOR SALE BY JAMES YARD. November 22. dtf
All Persons,
INDEBTED to the Estate of JOSEPH JOHNSON, of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to bring forward their accounts to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH JOHNSON, JOHN JOHNSON, Jun. } Administr'ts. JOHN JOHNSON, Germantown, 10th mo. 27th, 1797. Oct. 31. dtf.
Wants a place,
AS a Wet Nurse, a young woman, who can be well recommended. Enquire in Eleventh Street, near Race-street. Nov. 27. eodjw
A Journeyman Hair-Dresser,
WHO is sober and steady, and understands his business, may have immediate employment, on application to GEORGE ABOTT, No. 9, Chestnut-street. Nov. 27. eodjw
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in sobs and half tiers Bowdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one hogshead of paint brushes. N. & F. Frazer. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. dtm
To be Sold,
A Valuable Plantation, Of 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. sawjw

The commissioners appointed by the governor to carry into effect the law for alle- viating the distress of the citizens of Phila- delphia, and the suburbs thereof in conse- quence of the late calamity,
To the benevolent donors who came for- ward to give relief to our suffering fellow- citizens at one of those trying periods which seldom happen in any country.
It is to you that we conceive it our duty to address at this time; not only because it belongs to you to be acquainted with the appropriation of your money that was en- trusted to us as your agents, but likewise to give vent to feelings of gratitude that are engraven on our minds, for the generous and spontaneous supplies deposited in our hands, at a moment when our thoughts were deeply engaged to find out ways and means to afford relief to about six thousand distress- ed men, women and children, who had be- come objects of our care, in consequence of having received support from the sum grant- ed by the Legislature, which was actively expended by the eighth of October: At this juncture we called on our fellow-cit- izens, and were answered with that nob- leness of spirit which characterizes our coun- try, by receiving in cash upwards of twenty thousand five hundred dollars, exclusive of three hundred and thirty five barrels, and sixty hundred, three quarters and fifteen pounds in bags of wheat, rye, buckwheat, and indian meal; besides potatoes and fun- dry other kinds of provision; aided by the above, and assisted by a number of respec- table inhabitants of the city, northern liber- ties, and Southwark; we are enabled to continue relieving, by weekly donations, a- bove thirteen hundred persons, chiefly heads of families, oppressed by poverty sickness and distress, and to give employment to a- bout six hundred men on the roads; who if not provided for in that manner would, in all probability, have been, from dire necessi- ty, compelled to descend to means injurious to themselves and to the community.
Thus have we endeavoured to explain to you, in some measure, in what manner we expended your money, entrusted to us until about the 18th inst. at which time an exam- ination of our funds took place, and the bal- ance found to be but two thousand dollars— After making appropriations for the pur- chase of five hundred cords of wood, and fifteen hundred bushels of potatoes, for the purpose of meeting the distresses of the poor in the more inclement season.
At this time we were called on by an as- sociation of young women of great respecta- bility and known philanthropy, who have been for several winters employed in relie- ving without partiality the suffering poor par- ticularly of their own sex; paying no re- gard to distance weather or situation; not doubting but it would meet with your ap- probation, and be as agreeable to you to be informed of their praiseworthy request, as it was to us by having it in our power to grant them five hundred dollars and ten bar- rels of flour, at a time when we had con- cluded to suspend the supplies as our fellow- citizens had returned home and employment was attainable; yet there might be num- erous cases wherein this worthy female socie- ty might indulge themselves in visiting the mansions of distress and thereby give relief to many whose situations would never have been otherwise known.
Although we have the above balance be- sides wood, potatoes, and flour, we fear it will be scarcely sufficient to meet the num- erous wants of the inhabitants during the ap- proaching winter.
Having been as brief as possible in giving you a detail of our proceedings, a more mi- nute one we should be willing to afford by a conference with any persons who may feel themselves interested in the expenditure of the money, &c; entrusted to our care; or are desirous to obtain information for the purpose of improving by our experience, for the advantage of suffering humanity in fu- ture. For this purpose a reference to the minutes of our proceedings may be had at any time, by enquiring of the members.
Thankful we are that we have been aid- ed by some supplied by you, and directed by Providence to give comfort to the mour- ner, bread to the hungry, and consolation to the distressed widow and fatherless.
Robert Wharton, Samuel Wharton, Edward Garrigues, John Wagner, George Krebs, George Ingles, John James, Robert M c Mullin, Israel Israel, William Linnard, Thomas Savery, Commissioner's Office, Old Court House, Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1797.
The most bitter satire that was ever published a- gainst republicanism, is the justification which has appeared in the Aurora of the late overthrow of the Constitution of France by the Triumvirs.
Camille Jordan, one of the denounced Depu- ties, calls it a horrible crime—and the total des- truction of the inviolability of the representative body—has left nothing more of the republic, than Cæsar left in Rome, when the Senate deliberated under the terror of the armed force of the usur- per.
The following article, copied from an Irish paper, shows the price of bread in Belfast, the beginning of September.
Borough of Belfast, 2d Sept. 1797. A Peck of Bread, by order of the worship- ful John Brown, Esq. Sovereign, the middle price of wheat and flour being 11. 18s. 3d. per barrel, with allowance to the Baker included.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Price per barrel, Price per peck. Items include Penny, Two-penny, Four-penny, Six-penny, Twelve-penny.
Signed by order, WILL. ATKINSON, Town Clerk. The foreigner infers that the baker marks his bread according to the statute.
SALEM, (Massachusetts) Nov. 17. Capt. Shillaber arrived yesterday from Bourdeaux, 24 days from the mouth of the river.
It was expected at Bourdeaux that the American Commissioners would be well re- ceived, and an accommodation effected.
The frégates Marquis Saint Simon are ar- rested, with 10 or 12 others. This man fixed the attention of Government by the effectual means of adroit communication which he had created by the establishment of diligences, messengers, &c. beyond the abilities of an individual not supported by concealed agents; by which means he oc- cupied all the roads of the north of France, and peopled that vast administration with emigrants and counter-revolutionists.
Capt. Tibbets, late of the Ketch John, captured by a French privateer, on his pas- sage from the Isle of France to Salem, ar- rived here yesterday from Cape-Francois. Capt. Tibbets was forced from his vessel, and carried to Porto-Rico, and finally to the Cape, but has no knowledge of the fate of the ketch. He is positive she has not arrived at any part of Hispaniola.
DEDHAM, (Mass.) November 16. Communications.
A writer in the last Minerva, under the head of Communication, observes upon the case of the ship America, adjudged in Eng- land upon the principle, that a British sub- ject, though he removes to America, is still a British subject. This principle may per- haps be deemed rigid, but if it is sometimes hard, it sometimes proves beneficial, and gives a man, born in England, the advan- tages of a natural subject. Is there any na- tion that allows a man to throw off his coun- try at pleasure, as he would his boots? which the writer seems to think the true doctrine. The French shot the poor Count de Sombreville, who was taken at Quiberon, and they gave their emigrants no quarters, e- ven in war, because they held to the doc- trine this writer so much abominates as ex- clusively British. What does the writer al- luded to think the true system? Was Bar- ney right? May a man say focus pocus, and then, of right and with a good con- science, fit out a privateer or take a French commission to rob his own countrymen on the high seas? Is there such magic power in a French cockade? Is there more good sense, more patriotism in that proceeding than in the unchangeableness of British al- legiance?
So much for the subject and argument of your correspondent. The coarseness and intemperance of his paragraph speak for themselves.
One of the chief causes of our profiting so little by experience is, that we badly com- prehend its lessons. Indeed it is said that men never grow wise by any experience but their own; because, perhaps, no other is well enough understood. The astonishing revolution in Paris, of the 4th September, 1797, will form a great article in future hi- story. We know few of its circumstances and causes, but to those who will not wait long to make up a final judgment, we offer the following remarks:
The Directory, consisting of five persons, and the two Legislative Councils, answer- ing to our American Senates and Represen- tatives, disagreed. The Directory, hav- ing gained the armies, had it in their power to decide the dispute by force, and it was decided by beat of drum in half a day— Then it was easy to obtain from the new mo- delled councils, after one third were banish- ed, laws and resolves to keep the beaten par- ty down, and to assure the people that their political salvation was once more accomplish- ed. Which party was right, or whether either scuffled for any thing but power is left to time and to the wife to decide.— There is, no doubt, much of mystery in most political affairs; and those of France have long been deemed unfathomable.— Like other men of common learning and understanding, we can only compare what we do not perfectly know with what we do. Now how would it be in America—In Pa- ris near sixty Representatives and Senators, and two of the five Directors are turned out and banished, in half an hour, to die of the yellow fever on the coast of Africa— How would such a thing proceed in Ame- rica?
Here a law must be first passed, describ- ing the crime, and pointing out banishment as the punishment. Then a grand and pe- tit jury must decide on the offence solemnly and plainly charged and described—and if either of the said juries should decide against the wishes of the Federal Government, the laws would say to our rulers, "thus far shall ye go, and no farther." But in France, justice goes by the beat of the drum, and much quicker. Now which is best, Amer- ican liberty, or French? Some have here- tofore pretended to doubt.
One great line of difference and immen- sely important it is, lies here, that all power in France actually rests in the same hands.— It is the singleness, the unity of that power that envenoms the curse of their tyranny— that makes every stroke of its whip draw blood—it is an electric flash, that kills and consumes, without warning and without redress.
In the United States of America, the power that disposes of life and liberty is di- vided. Those who make laws are subject to them in fact, as well as in name, and those who submit to the laws find them a rod of iron, which crushes them, if they offend, but a wall of brass, if they are innocent. In a word, our liberty is in our own keep- ing. For the juries, in the case of the gov- ernment's desiring to persecute private cit- izens, is that of brass. By the independ- ence of the judicial power, the government is never so feeble as when it would be def- otic.
These observations lead to the error and imperfection of the French system, and ought to impress upon every reflecting mind
the value of the solid and real liberty of our country, in which every citizen is secure, and safe. How much is this experiment- ed security to be preferred to the forthy and languinary abstractions of French philo- sophy?
LIBANY, November 21. Highly to be commended is that excellent and solemn warning of President ADAMS, to the people of the United States, to "avoid foreign influence, that destroying angel of republics." The last accounts from the French regenerated Batavian republic shew to what a degrading si- tuation such an influence has reduced that once independent people. In such a case they feel themselves on account of their allies, the French, that on the late rejection of the constitution which had been proposed to them, the Batavian convention voted an address to the French, beg- ging not to be condemned hastily for the step they had taken.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
PARIS, Sept. 22. ARMY OF THE SAMBRE AND MEUSE. The army of the Sambre and the Meuse has sent the following address to the Executive Di- rectory:
"Honoured be ye, Directors! fathers of your country! honour ye the wisdom and your courage. Continue labours worthy of your- selves. Give to astonished France the labour which has been so long withheld from her. Do not suffer the mercenary hordes of robbers, of infamous royalists and emigrants, who have re- turned, to forge fresh chains for us. Crush all parties and all passions. Purge the earth of those monsters who only seek to sow divisions, bloodshed and pillage. Overthrow for ever that infamous hydra, that phantom of tyranny."
"Moreau, our worthy chief, will communi- cate to you our sentiments and our wishes; they are dictated by the purest patriotism; they are directed to the support of government, and the Constitution of the 3d year; they are directed to maintain property within, and to overthrow thrones without."
"Should any party whatever attempt to over- throw this sacred ark of our liberty, sum- mon round you the children of victory; they will rid you of those monsters who have so long re- tarded the progress of the revolution; they will prove by their courage that they have not been employed in vain for the last eight years."
"We have no reflections to add, citizen Di- rectors. We have only to request, that you will continue your labours, and will give us marks of your esteem, by bestowing on us the happiness of labouring still more in support of the government and of the constitution."
[Here followed the signatures.]
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED, 1st Com- plementary day—Sept. 27.
Villers, in the name of the committee of fi- nance, gave a second reading of the financial project. He proposed that the product of the duty on tobacco imported from foreign parts should be raised to 10 millions. The Council agreed to the principle.
Ferez—"You are ignorant to what an ex- tent the fury of card-playing has arrived in France: there is no family that does not lament such a disorder; as it cannot be destroyed, it must be made serviceable to the public treasury. If playing continues, so much the better for the public treasury; if it ceases, so much the better for the cause of morality. I, therefore, propose to subject cards to a stamp duty."
Several members—"Refer it to a committee."
Villers—"I do not oppose the referring it to a committee, but I think we shall not be long in deciding; for it is a known fact, that the roy- alists play more than the republicans; the for- mer, therefore, while they do play, will at least be forced to have before their eyes the stamp of the republic."—(A laugh.)
The motion of Perez was passed immediately.
3d Complementary day—Sept. 2d—Sept. 29.
The discussion on the project of Guyvernon, to exclude all the ci-devant nobles from public functions, was resumed.
Chollet opposed the whole as unconstitutional, and unjust. He concluded with moving a pro- position to the following effect: "In a month after the promulgation of this law, all the ci- devant nobles shall be obliged to appear before a magistracy, and make this declaration: "I acknowledge virtue as the only nobility, and consider every other distinction amongst men as an outrage to humanity."
Dioulot opposed the project of Chollet. The discussion of Guyvernon's project was put off. Three days, and, the Council passed to the Order of the Day on that of Chollet.
5th Complementary Day—Sept. 21.
Citizen Lecou, Bishop of Rennes, organ of the Ministers of the Catholic religion assembled at Paris, transmitted their declaration of submis- sion to the laws of the Republic.
Andouin—"We know no Bishops here; I move the Order of the Day."—Adopted.
COUNCIL OF ELDERS.
SITTING OF THE THIRD COMPLEMENTA- RY DAY.
The deputies of St. Domingo, admitted by the law of yesterday (Lavaux and Bro- tier) took the oath. Lavaux at length ob- tained permission to speak. My first duty, said he, is to make known the exact state of the colony of St. Domingo, and to eradicate the ill impressions which the enemies of liberty have spread abroad in France, and, above all, in the sea-port towns, which af- flicting recitals have so much distressed them that they do not believe trade can be again revived in that colony.
This licentious faction, which the 18th Fructidor has brought to justice, presented to you the patriots of St. Domingo, those who defended it, as blood-suckers, disorgan- izers, and dilapidators. They hope insin- cerely to bring you to believe, that the blacks were not worthy of enjoying liberty. You cannot, citizens, assure the tranquillity of St. Domingo, but in giving a new confirma- tion to the decree of the 16th Pluviôse, which proclaimed the liberty of the blacks. What interest would the black have to de- fend the colony, if he had not at the same time to defend the right of a French citizen, which had been accorded to him? Vainly will the troops of France be relied upon to defend St. Domingo. Experience has proved that the climate has cut down a very great part, and that the fatigues of war de- stroy the rest.
What can induce you to annul the decree of the 16th Pluviôse? can it be the coun- trevolutionary report, of Vaucluse of Bour- don de Lofle? The 18th of Fructidor has convinced you that they only wanted to ex- cite a civil war in France; they had the same intentions for St. Domingo.
Lavaux then made an eulogy on the ge- nerals Toussaint Louverture, Pierre Mi- chel, L'Eveillé Moïse, Villate, Pajot, and of a number of other officers.
He added: at the taking of Jean Rabel, 200 French emigrants were found, proprie- tors of estates; not one was killed; they are all in America. At the taking of Em- barcadere, 300 of them were found; I saved 260 of them, who are now upon their plantations. It is thus that men called cannibals, have conducted themselves. If we had been willing to deliver up the colony to the enemy, of which we are accused, should we have defended it at a time when every morning several persons were found dead with hunger; when we had nothing to live upon but corn and sugar canes. Vaucluse has called us disorganizers; but has he forgot that when I took the com- mand of the northern part of St. Domingo, all the sugar plantations were burnt; that a year afterwards (thanks to the vigilance of Perraud) ninety four plantations were re-es- tablished, and that his administration has been able to provide for all the wants of the colony, without scarcely receiving any suc- cours from the metropolis. It is to him that I am indebted for the success of my projects. At my departure the colony owed only 800,000 livres. In fine, to all the calumnies which have been uttered against me I answer, that I have done my duty; and I swear to do it here also.
The council ordered the discourse to be printed.
Fourth Complementary Day.
One of the deputies named by the elec- toral assembly held at the Cape of St. Do- mingo, 20th Germinal, 5th year, took the oath of fidelity to the republic, and to the constitution of the 3d year.
Bordas, in the name of a committee, pro- posed to reject the resolution which recalls into the colonies the refugees and those who have been expelled. The first article, said he, facilitates to all the emigrants in foreign countries the means of re-entering the colo- nies, and the taking possession of their es- tates. It will be sufficient for them to ob- tain this power, to ask a certificate of the minister of the republic in that case.
None will hesitate to ask this, because they are very certain there does not exist any legal distinction for the emigrants of the colo- nies, that they are not confounded with those of the continent, and they will not be afraid of the minister refusing them on ac- count of their emigration.
When this article is compared with an- other in the same resolution, it will shew its injustice. They confine to the justification of non-emigration the colonists who are re- fugees in France, and who, from this, may be the less suspected of emigration, and they dispense with it in those who are refugees in foreign countries.
Another article of the resolution tends also visibly to cause all the emigrants to re- enter the colony. It states that the emi- grants, whose goods have been sequestrated, shall enter again to the possession of them, on the simple representation of the mul- ter-roll of the neutral vessel which conveyed them; so that it will depend upon an A- merican captain whether an emigrant shall re-enter the colonies and take possession of his property; and to enable him to do this, the captain may produce a false multer-roll, fabricated for the purpose. The commit- tee proposed unanimously to reject the reso- lution.
The council ordered the printing of this discourse, and an adjournment.
SPEECH OF REVILLIERE LEPAUX, PRESIDENT OF FRANCE.
To the FRENCH PEOPLE at the Champ de Manoeuvres, ON THE FRENCH NEW-YEAR'S DAY—Sept. 22.
"Thanks be to thee, Sovereign Regula- tor of the destiny of the Universe! Let prai- se be rendered unto thee!—France is a Republic!"
"For many ages, despotism had banish- ed the genius of liberty, which in ancient times covered the shores of the Mediter- ranean with flourishing republics. If some nations, at distant periods, and at long inter- vals have thrown off the yoke of an individ- ual, they soon bowed themselves before a new master, or submitted to the not less debas- ing rod of aristocracy and fanaticism. Sla- very, superstition, and ignorance, had sub- jected mankind. No where on our conti- nent did real liberty and political equality exist."
"When more frequent communications began to reconcile nations to each other, and when the torch of philosophy was rapid- ly enlightening them, their rulers, terrified at the progress of reason, formed an imp- ious league to extinguish knowledge, or to en- poison its effects. Uniting the links of ser- vitude which each of them had separately in his hand, they forged, amidst the gloom of their political dungeons, an oppressive chain, which was soon to have encircled the globe. Their sanguinary quarrels about the portions of this chain which each of them claimed to preserve, served only to make them more unanimous in their disposition to aggregate its weight and to hasten the execution of their plan. They believed their work was completed; and IT WAS BROKEN IN PIECES!"
"Our miseries made us burst forth in a moment: an ardour hitherto unknown ele- vated our hearts; and, liberty, thy power- ful voice resounded over France. The rav- ish- ing found was re-echoed by the whole na- tion. The posterity of the ancient Gauls are no longer slaves; they are restored to manhood. With persevering labour they have snatched the throne, and all those do- minations which, by their union and terri- ble force, had overpowered them for many ages. Scarcely three years have passed, and the most ancient monarchy, the most powerful, and in appearance, the most du- rable, is levelled with the dust!"
"Thanks be rendered unto thee, Sove- reign Arbiter of the Universe! Thanks be
rendered unto thee! FRANCE IS A REPUB- LIC!"
"Unaworthy Frenchmen, however, that extravagant composition of balcons and of pride, fled from their homes, and lifted up arms against their country. They urged the powers of Europe to embrace their quarrels. These, enraged to see the chain which had cost them so much labour, sud- denly interrupted and broken, advanced with immense forces to establish the monar- chy, or rather to divide among themselves its ruins. France was about to fall again into the abyss of despotism! But she is sus- tained by thy all powerful hand! The voice of war was heard to resound: every where arms were forged; and our valiant youth, animated by thy Divine Spirit, formed, as it were by enchantment, formidable armies. Thou placest in the hearts of our soldiers that burning courage which teaches them to brave every danger, and vanquish every opposition. Thou givest to their chiefs that tranquil valour and presence of mind which enables them to foresee every event, and to accomplish every enterprise they un- dertake. The signal was given, and the in- numerable cohorts of our enemies were scat- tered by republican bayonets, as columns of thick smoke are dissipated by the winds of a tempest."
"Ambition and profligacy, profitted by the troubles inseparable from movements to vast and so multiplied, elevated for a moment the frightful throne of terror on the wreck of that of monarchy: but the true friends of liberty, directed by thee, in one day made it disappear. Our trophies were now successively embellished with the olive of peace. A constitution was formed; and, notwithstanding the efforts of royalism and aristocracy, rendered abortive in the glorious day of the 13th Vendemaire, that constitution, duly executed in all its parts, fixed the lot of France. Then every enlight- ened patriot exclaimed in the joy of his heart, Thanks be rendered unto thee, So- vereign Arbiter of the destiny of the Uni- verse! Thanks be rendered unto thee!— France is a Republic!"
"Notwithstanding, however, the new triumph obtained over our remaining enemies—notwithstanding that the most obstinate of them were at last compelled to listen to propositions of Peace—notwithstanding that an astonishing internal amelioration proved the excellence of the Republican Constitu- tion—attempts were yet made to destroy it, and to re-elevate the Monarchy! Our ene- mies did not employ force; their arms were intrigue and corruption, the consequence of their perfidious combinations. Traitors, placed in every authority, and even in the Supreme Executive Power, having under- mined our social edifice, no longer conceal- ed their plan of subversion. Another mo- ment, the Constitution would have been overthrown, Liberty annihilated, Republi- cans murdered, and France, rendered the prey of Civil War, would have been cover- ed with dead bodies and ruins! But thy paternal eye was never withdrawn from us. At the moment when the state verged to des- truction, thou didst replace it on its basis: Thou didst excite the just indignation of the Defenders of the Country. Thou hast struck the Conspirators with blindness and terror! while thou didst enlighten the path of the Friends of Liberty, and inspire them with a noble intrepidity! On the immortal day of the 18th Fructidor, thou didst con- found the traitors; thou madest them fall into the snare they had prepared for the des- truction of the Friends of Liberty; The Republican Constitution was consummated by the very efforts that had been made to accomplish its ruin. But thanks be render- ed unto thee, Sovereign Arbiter of the U- niverse! Thanks be rendered unto thee!— France is a Republic."
"Now complete thy work; consolidate for ever this Republic. The enemies of the Constitution of the third year lurk in concealment, but they are still watchful; its friends, then, should not repose in false se- curity. May our country be incessantly un- der thy protection, and may we be direct- ed by thy counsels! May the grandeur of the measures adopted by the Legislative Body keep pace with the wisdom of its Laws! May the Executive Directory display an ac- tive and unremitting vigour in their execu- tion, and in the conduct of Government; and may all the Civil and Military Author- ities firmly co-operate with them! May our hearts be always open to humanity and com- passion; but may a strict, though enlight- ened justice, prevent us from weakening the effect of the means appointed by the Law, and ordered by the Government! Let us never forget, that if atrocity must shock the feelings of men, feebleness provokes their contempt; and that, to prevent some evils unfortunately inevitable, it would again plunge France into that abyss of horrors of which we would wish to efface the remem- brance! But, above all, may those who have been misled by their passions be en- lightened by thy justice, and at length cease to mistake the Spirit of Faction for that of Patriotism. Far from us be those who re- gard the services which they render to their country as titles by which to make it their property. Far from us be those who can discern the Republic in those only who sur- round them—who decide on the prosperity of the State merely by the degree of power and influence of which themselves are pos- sessed, and regulate their views of public in- terest by a comparison with their private gains."
"May thou, on the contrary, inspire all Frenchmen with sentiments grand, elevated, generous, disinterested!—Propagate among them a spirit of peace and mutual benevo- lence, a strong attachment to truth and la- genious openness, a rooted aversion to false- hood and hypocrisy, a profound respect for Virtue, a marked hatred to Vice, an ardent love of Liberty, and an unlimited devotion to the cause of their country."
"France shall then be for ever free, hap- py, triumphant and peaceful!"
"May these our ardent vows be accom-

plished! May our remotest descendants, equally proud and grateful for the independence which will be faithfully transmitted by their fathers, continue to celebrate, in honour of a wise and solidly established Constitution, all the Festivals of Liberty; and in the midst of their diversions and mirth which will embellish them, may they a thousand times, in an effusion of heart-felt joy, pour forth these acclamations of gratitude! ! !
C O N G R E S S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY—NOVEMBER 28. Mr. R. S. SMITH appeared to day for the first time this session. Mr. OTIS presented the petition of Jonathan Jackson, Supervisor of the State of Massachusetts, stating that the duties of his office were so greatly increased that he found it impossible to make his returns to government in due time, without assistance; he prays, therefore, to be allowed additional compensation, that he may be enabled to employ a clerk or two, as necessity may require.—Referred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Mr. O. also presented the petition of Deborah Gannett, praying compensation for her services as a soldier in the revolutionary war, under the name of Robert Shirtliff, stating, that she is able to produce certificates not only of her having served, but also of her having been wounded.—Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. COTT moved for the order of the day on the reported answer to the President's Speech.
The motion being agreed to, the House accordingly resolved itself into a committee of the whole upon that subject. Mr. DEWT in the Chair, and the Address having been read through by the Chairman (as given in our paper of yesterday) it was again read by paragraphs. The four first were read, without any objection being offered to them. The fifth being gone through,
Mr. PINCKNEY said he had to propose a small alteration to this clause. He wished to strike the latter part of it a little less harsh. Instead of saying, "we shall insist upon the same justice from others," &c. he thought it would have the same effect, and the terms would be less objectionable, if the passage ran thus, "nothing shall be wanting on our part to obtain the same justice from others," &c. The expression used, he said, might be perfectly justifiable, but if we could obtain what we wished, without the possibility of giving offence, he thought that mode ought to be preferred. It was on this account that he wished the phraseology to be changed.
Mr. VENABLE would suggest an amendment, which he thought would produce the effect wished by the gentleman just sat down, without changing the phraseology so much as he had proposed: The way in which this might be done, would be by striking out the word "insist," and inserting that of "expect."
Mr. PINCKNEY did not think this amendment would produce the effect he wished. Expectation, he said, might be entertained, without making an effort to obtain the object. We had already expected a long time without effect. He wished to express the same firmness which the committee intended by their report; but, at the same time to avoid any thing like harshness. If the effect of the proposed substitute had appeared to be the same, he should have been sorry to have cavilled about words.
Mr. RUTLEDGE said, as a member of the committee who reported the address, he did not feel tenacious as to the wording of it. At first, he thought with his colleague, who proposed the amendment, that the word insist was rather harsh; but, upon a little reflection, his objections to the phrase were removed. Indeed, he thought the proposed amendment would make the passage stronger than it was in the original. They might insist, he said in argument; looking upon the treaty as a good one, they might insist upon its execution; but if it were not to be effected without going to war, they might afterwards relinquish it. The amendment he thought more forcible. It said nothing shall be wanting to obtain , &c. Which would be to say, we look upon the Treaty as a good one, and nothing shall be wanting on our part to obtain its fulfilment. The words might be even considered to say, that we are determined to have the treaty carried into effect, though war should be the price of the determination.
Mr. VENABLE said, it was an objection to the proposed amendment that the same phraseology occurred in the last paragraph. He thought, therefore, it would be best to change the words in the way he had suggested; for though the word expect was less harsh, he thought it equally forcible with insist .
Mr. BAYARD was in favour of the amendment of the gentleman from S. Carolina, and if the same phraseology had been proposed in the select committee, he should there have supported it. He did not think the substitute which had been proposed by the gentleman from Virginia would produce the effect intended by the gentleman from S. Carolina. It was the intention of the committee who reported the address, to say something on the subject; but the proposed substitute said nothing . As to the objection of the gentleman, on account of the same phraseology occurring in another part of the address, there would be no difficulty in rectifying that, so as to produce that variety which the gentleman seemed so desirous of having.
Mr. DAYTON (the Speaker) approved of the amendment of the gentleman from S. Carolina, but not from the reasons which that gentleman had urged in support of it, but for those which his colleague had produced against it; not because it was more smooth, but because it contained more of decision and firmness. He thought, in this respect, this country had been trifled with; and any opinion expressed by them upon
this subject, ought to be done with a firmness of tone.
Mr. LIVINGSTON said, as gentlemen thought it necessary to give the reasons of their vote upon the occasion, he would just mention his. If it were intended to be inferred by the phraseology used upon this occasion, as some gentlemen seemed to suppose, that they were disposed to go to war in support of the executive in their construction of the negotiation with Spain, he was not prepared to say this for his constituents. He did not think the subject was sufficiently matured to give this decision. He considered the proposition as a general one, and preferred the amendment of the gentleman from S. Carolina to the original.—He did not, indeed, think it materially different, until he heard the objections urged against it by a gentleman who was upon the Committee (Mr. Rutledge). He had said they might insist in argument. How insist in argument? What had that House to do with argument? Were they to carry on the Treaty? No. All the insisting they could must be by act and not by arguments . The question on Mr. Pinckney's amendment was put and carried, there being sixty two members in the affirmative.
The remainder of the address was then gone through, without further observation.
Mr. HARPER enquired whether it would now be in order to go back to the first paragraph. On the chairman's informing him it would, he said he thought there was an expression in the latter part of that paragraph which would require alteration. He meant that part which spoke of the law which contemplates contagious sickness at the seat of government. He supposed the committee meant to recommend such a law, as he believed there was not a law of that kind at present in existence. He therefore moved to strike out the words which had this reference.
Mr. OTIS said, his friend from S. Carolina had overlooked the law in question, which was passed in 1794, in consequence of the contagious sickness which had been experienced in this city the preceding year, and which gave to the President of the United States, the power of convening Congress in any other place.
Mr. HARPER acknowledged his mistake, and that his proposed amendment was therefore unnecessary.
Mr. HARPER said, he wished to propose an alteration in the phraseology of the fourth clause. It did not appear to him to be very polite, to talk to other Nations about their jealousy and avarice; and whatever might be the latitude proper to be taken in private debate, when the House expressed itself publicly, he thought all unnecessary harshness should be avoided. He wished, therefore, to strike out some words, and introduce others, so that the passage instead of reading as at present, might be thus expressed: "and while the extension of our Navigation and Trade may excite jealousy and tempt avarice we are," &c.
Mr. BAYARD was opposed to this amendment. He did not think the phraseology could give umbrage to any Nation whatever, since no Nation could apply the phrase to itself. If the gentleman would consider the paragraph, he would find, that it was not said that any particular Nation was jealous or avaricious; but merely, if any Nation were possessed of jealousy and avarice, our Navigation and Trade would naturally excite their jealousy and tempt their avarice. Any general sentiment might as well be objected to as this. When it was said that the riches of one man tempt the avarice of others, it could not possibly be inferred that any particular man was pointed at.
Mr. HARPER did not think the amendment of very great importance, though of sufficient to be adopted. He did not think any nation could justly take the expression to itself, or that they could with propriety be offended at it; but he thought it better to avoid all harsh expressions. He thought a proper degree of spirit, and even of anger and revenge, might be shewn, without unbecoming expressions; not that he meant to say the expression in question was unbecoming, but he thought it was harsh. He was also of opinion that the discriminations of his friend on the subject of jealousy and avarice were more nice than solid.
The question was then put on Mr. Harper's amendment, and negatived 47 to 33.
The Committee then rose and reported the address with one amendment. The House took it up and agreed to the amendment.
Mr. BAYARD then moved an amendment to correct the phraseology of the last paragraph, so as not to clash with the amendment; but the speaker informing him the amendment would not be introduced without a recommittal the Address was agreed to without further amendment.
Mr. OTIS moved, that the Speaker, attended by the House, shall present the said address to the President of the United States; and that a committee be appointed to wait upon the President to know when and where it will be convenient to him to receive the same.—Agreed.
Mr. HARPER moved that the House resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the report of the secretary of State, on the memorial of Antonio Carmichael, widow of William Carmichael, deceased; which being agreed to, the House resolved itself into a committee accordingly, and the report was read from the chair.
It appears that the late William Carmichael (formerly a delegate in Congress from Maryland) was appointed secretary of legation to Mr. Jay, minister plenipotentiary for negotiating a treaty with the King of Spain, in September, 1779; that the commissions to the secretaries to each minister, at that time, directed that in case of the death of the minister, or necessary absence, they are to take charge of all public affairs in his hands, and to reside at such court; that on the 4th of October, 1779, Congress resolved that each of the ministers plenipotentiary be allowed at the rate of 2,500l. per annum, and
each of their secretaries at the rate of 1,000l. in full for their services and expenses respectively; that Mr. Jay was called from Spain to Paris in May 1782, to assist in the negotiations of peace, leaving the business of his mission in Spain to Mr. Carmichael; that he continued at the court of Spain until he received a formal appointment in April 1790, of charge des affaires under the new government of the United States.—Hence it follows that Mr. C. was entitled not only to the salary of 1,000l. sterling as secretary, but to such other allowances as were proper to be made to a charge des affaires, or minister of the United States at a foreign court; for though the salaries were said to be in full for their services and expenses, yet it was usual to make other allowances for contingent expenses; that at the court of Spain, foreign ministers were obliged to attend the court at their five different places of residence, at each of which he was under the necessity of hiring a house; the Secretary of State therefore reports that the following extraordinary expenses in Mr. Carmichael's account should be allowed:
 1783 to 1789. 1. Preferents to porters and other servants of the minst. of state, &c. eight years, at 1840 reals of vellon a year, 14,720.  1782 to 1789. 2. Expenses of presentation at court, 3680.  1782 to 1789. 3. Expenses of illuminations, 7 years, 6,028. 17  1782 to 1789. 4. For postage of letters, 8 years, 26,103.  Do. 5. Preferents to letter-carriers, 8 years, at the King's country seats, 1,562. 6  Do. 6. Expenses of paper, quills, ink, &c. 8 years, 10,870.  Do. 7. Expenses of copying different papers 8 years, 9,686.  8. Expenses of a journey from Madrid to Paris, and back to Madrid, 16,010.  9. For house-rent at the Sierras, (country residence of the king) at Aranjuez, La Grange L'Escurial, & Le Pardo, 8 years, 76,515 19 
165,175. 8
Equal at 20 reals to a doll. to dol. 8,258.76 A concurrence with this report was advocated by Messrs. Harper, Hartley, Pinckney, Sprigg, Gallatin, Bayard, Craik, and T. Claiborn, on the ground of equity and humanity. It was opposed by Messrs. Williams, Macon, and Coit; they wished for further time and information on the subject, and for that purpose, Mr. Williams moved that the committee rise, in order that it might be discharged from a farther consideration of the subject, and that the business might be referred to the committee of claims. It was urged by the friends of the report, that farther information could not be had than was contained in the report, and that the principle might as well now be decided upon as at any distant period; that being a case founded on equity and not on law, it was not a proper subject to be transferred to the committee of claims. They urged also, that a delay of justice was in this, as in most other cases, a denial of it; that the debts of the widow were mortgaged, and had been kept from her from the hopes of receiving what she petitioned for from congress. At length the motion for the committee to rise was put and negatived, there being only seven votes in favor of it. A resolution was then agreed to, authorizing the accounting officers of the treasury to settle the account, and a committee appointed to bring in a bill.
Mr. LIVINGSTON moved that the petition of Andrew Phippin, and the report thereon, be referred to the committee of claims.—Agreed.
Mr. OTIS, from the committee appointed to wait upon the President, to know when and where it would be convenient to him to receive the address in answer to his speech, reported that they had attended to that service, and that it would be convenient to him to receive it at his house, to-morrow at 12 o'clock.
Mr. SWANWICK presented the petition of Edward Thompson, a soldier in the late war, for relief, which, being read, he moved to be referred to the committee of claims; but the chairman of that committee stating, that the same petition was reported upon last session, and leave given to the petitioner to withdraw his papers, the motion was negatived, there only being 18 votes in favor of the reference. Adjourned.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, Nov. 28. FATAL INANITY.
Yesterday about noon Ferdinand Leowenfern, aged about 40, and a young woman by the name of Elizabeth Folkenhan, aged 24, were found dead in a bed at Miss Folkenhan's in the Bowery.
On this truly shocking discovery a jury of inquest was immediately summoned, who found, by letters which were on the table from each party, and other corroborating circumstances, that they had mutually agreed to die in this way—on which they adjudged, that Leowenfern first shot Elizabeth Folkenhan, by her consent, and then shot himself.
It appears, that her sister had sent to the house by a negro boy, but could not get admittance; and while the door was breaking open, the discharge of a pistol was heard; and on ascending, both the man and woman were found dead, and two pistols appeared in such a position as convinced the Jury of the justness of their verdict. The parties are said to have been disappointed lovers.
Yesterday arrived ship Independence , Taylor from Amsterdam, and the fchr. Regulator , from Malaga.
We yesterday received Jamaica papers to the 14th inst. KINGSTON, (Jam.) Oct. 7. Saturday afternoon, Edmund Swiney wa
executed, at Philadelphia, near the Government, for the murder of the late Mrs. Mary Morgan, daughter of Mr. William T. Smith, of this city.
A letter from Cape N. Mole, dated the 19th ult. says,
"Two days ago, I was witness to the audacity of the Brigand Barges, one of which came into the harbor, at midnight, and cut out an American vessel, and in the morning three of them were seen bearing off their prizes in triumph. The Adventure and Yorke's boats, were instantly manned, and with the Lively, sent in pursuit of them while a party of military was sent by land, to prevent their landing. Their being pursued obliged them to abandon their prize, and to effect a retreat, after plundering the vessel and almost killing the master. The wind being too light, two of them got into the platform, the other laden with the spoils, ran ashore, and, as is their custom, the Brigands mounted the rocks with their muskets, shouting "Vive la Republique," not suspecting our troops had possession of the mountain above them, and who rather unexpectedly, gave them 3 volleys, and rushed down upon them; 8 of the Brigands were killed, 4 taken, and only 2 escaped."
October 14. The Spanish cartel Schooner la Adam, arrived on Monday, in 3 days from St. Jago de Cuba, with dispatches for the commander in chief, and brought the following prisoners, viz.:—Capt. Cleland, of the ship Duke of Buccleugh; captain Roberts, of the ship Margaret; captain Quinton, of the brig John, from Halifax; capt. Welsh, of the ship Acqueable, from the same place; also seven seamen, taken in prizes belonging to his majesty's ships.—Dr. Muirhead, Dr. Ketteress, and a Mr. John Desmoline, a passenger, taken on board the brig Sophia, capt. Shirley, from Norfolk, and 35 seamen.—She reports that all Spanish privateers are called in.
Extract of a letter from Port-au-Prince, dated the 18th of September.
"We are plunged into a chaos, where I am afraid it will give our government a good deal of difficulty to comprehend something. They confound Rigaud, and all his crimes, with those of Santhonax, and do not perceive that those of the former, are perfectly independent of the latter, who was put on board a merchant vessel, called the Indian, mounting 20 guns, on the 21st of July, by his black colleague, Toussaint, in order to be conveyed to France.—Toussaint has kept Raymond, and has sent for Roume, to form the Colonial Directory, which makes us presume that these circumstances took place before the Arrest of the director, which suspends from its functions the director at the Cape, from the 22d of July; that is to say, one day later than the embarkation of Santhonax.—Toussaint governs the Cape, in quality of Generalissimo.—Rigaud is master of Ptit Goave, Grand Goave, and Jacmel; he has carried fire and destruction through every plantation in that quarter. It was believed that Rigaud was in possession of Leogane, but it appears to be false."
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 29.
This day at 12 o'clock, the House of Representatives waited on the President of the United States at his own House, where the Speaker presented their Answer to his Address to both Houses, [see yesterday's Gaz. and the minutes published to-day.]—To which the President made the following reply:
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I RECEIVE this address from the House of Representatives of the United States with peculiar pleasure.
Your approbation of the meeting of Congress in this City, and of those other measures of the Executive authority of government communicated in my address to both houses at the opening of the session, afford me great satisfaction; as the strongest desire of my heart is to give satisfaction to the people and their Representatives by a faithful discharge of my duty.
The confidence you put in the sincerity of my endeavours, and in the unanimity of the people, does me much honour, and gives me great joy.
I rejoice in that harmony which appears in the sentiments of all the branches of the government, on the importance of our commerce, and our obligations to defend it, as well as in all the other subjects recommended to your consideration, and sincerely congratulate you and our fellow-citizens at large, on this appearance, so auspicious to the honor, interest and happiness of the nation.
JOHN ADAMS.
United States, } Nov. 29, 1797. }
APPOINTMENT.
Doctor BENJAMIN RUSH, to be Treasurer of the Mint—vice Doctor NICOLAS WAY, deceased.
Marryed, on the 18th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Green, Mr. SAMUEL RICHARDS, merchant, of this city, to Mrs. MARY MORGAN, daughter of Mr. William T. Smith, of this city.
On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Blackwell, Mr. SAMUEL AXFORD, to Miss MOLLY PALMER, both of this city.
—, last Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. A. Crombie, Mr. DANIEL BUFFIER, to Miss KITTY PHILLER, daughter of Mr. Andrew Philler, of this city.
The City Dancing Assembly,
Will commence at O'ELLER'S HOTEL, on Thursday December 2th.
Thomas M. Willing      Stephen Kingston James Clinton              William Read Henry Wilkoff              Robert E. Griffith Managers. Nov. 29th.                      dgt
MRS. GRATTAN.
MRS. GRATTAN respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that she proposes having Four CONCERTS at the BALLS during the winter. Six Dollars each Subscriber, for one Ticket of admittance during the season.
No subscribers Tickets transferable. Two Dollars a single Ticket. The Concert to begin at half past six, and the Ball to attend for the Ball at eight—the expenses of which Mrs. GRATTAN engages to discharge. The Concerts will begin as soon as the Band arrives from New York. November 29.                      E.W.
NOW LANDING, From on board the ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf.
Claret in hds. Ditto in cases Butterworth's Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whitesides & Co. No. 138, Market-Street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality. November 29.                      S
IMPORTED
IN the ship Aurora, from Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscriber. B.d ticks, 8-4, 9-4, up to 4. A quantity of Tapes, No. 13 and 25. And on Hand, German black Ribbon, No. 3 and 4. George Pennock. November 21.                      32WAW
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. Nov. 20—W&Saw
B virtue of a writ of fieri facias to me directed, will be exposed to Public Sale, at my Office, No. 117, on Monday, the 4th day of December next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. 905 groce Buttons, assorted
 2 do. Shirt do.  3 bags Imperial do.  4 3-4 dozen Rose Buckles  2 pair Buckles with Larchets  4 1-2 dozen Knives and Forks  20 5-1/2 do. worsted Hose, assorted  17 2-1/2 do. printed linen Handkerchiefs  1 piece clear Lawn  18 1-4 lb. sewing Silk  2 pieces black Lawn (ripe)  3 1-4 yards striped Caffimere  24 groce, 5 1-2 dozen Tape, assorted  1 dozen Nonpareilles  1 1-2 groce 'Flury' Garters  10 pieces black twilled Galoon  503 do. Ribbon, assorted  23 do. Bandannos  4 3-4 lb. glofs thread  82 do. coloured  6 pieces 4-4 white French Nat  28 do. Gauze  1 do. spotted Mode  1 do. drab Sattin  1 do. white Flannel  1 do. yellow do.  12 yards Parlatian  3 white silk Shawls  13 1-2 doz. silk and cotton do.  10 pieces Ferset  3 do. Shallons  1 doz. black leather Gloves  1 do. belt beaver do.  2 pieces Buckram  95 1-3 doz. English Fans  5 do. ladies tinted Bands  2 lb. scarlet worsted Chord  12 groce white cotton do.  15 M chapel needles, assorted  578 yards mixed plains  18 1-2 doz. worsted Socks  19 lb. Twilt  1 1-4 doz. best silk ftry Laces  5 do. best Ferset do.  1 do. iron Candlesticks  1 piece black elastic (stripe)  7 do. cap Beryl. 
Seized and taken in execution as the property of Josiah William Gibbs, and Willam Gibbs, and will be sold by William Nichols, Marshal. Marshal's Offi. } November 29, 1797. } November 30.                      des
DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS,
Of the New Theatre, respectfully informs the public, that he no longer intends to continue his Dancing School in conjunction with Mr. Byrne, but will open it separately early in December, and hopes still to receive the accustomed patronage with which he has been honored, and which it will be his constant endeavor to deserve. Private parties may be instructed at his own house, No. 79, north Eighth Street. November 29.                      cotf
At O'Eller's Room,
THIS EVENING, November 29, Messrs. CHALMERS & WILLIAMSON, Will present the citizens with a new species of entertainment, called
The Tablet,
Or, JUST IN TIME. Readings, Recitations, and Songs, in 3 parts.
PART I. Overture—Grand Piano Forte, Mr. Carr. The Hermit, serious reading, Mr. Chalmers. Song—The Tar of all Weathers, Mr. Williamson. Fortune and Folly, recitation, Mr. Chalmers. Song—On that lone bank where Lubin died, Mr. Williamson.
PART II. Senate—Piano Forte, Mr. Carr. Hypochondriac; or, the Coblur, a comic tale, Mr. Chalmers.
Song—Jacky and the Cow, Mr. Williamson. Johnny Gilpin, a comic tale, Mr. Chalmers. Song—A Sailor's Life at Sea, Mr. Williamson.
PART III. Pot Pourri—Piano Forte, Mr. Carr. Three Warnings, reading, Mr. Chalmers. Song—The Caledonian Maid, Mr. Williamson. Notoriety; or, All for a Name, Mr. Chalmers. Song—Nancy; or, The Sailor's Journal, Mr. Williamson.
Fom King, or Monsieur Tonfon, a Comic Tale, Mr. Chalmers.
Song—The Hobbies, Mr. Williamson. Price of admission One Dollar.—Tickets to be had at the bar of the hotel, at Carr's Musical Repository, and at Carey's Book-Store, Market Street.
To begin at half past six o'clock precisely. Particular attention will be paid to keep the room warm.
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 limited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratix. Nov. 29 1797.                      S

FOR SALE—by the subscribers, An elegant assortment of Madras HANDKERCHIEFS, by the bale. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street. Nov. 21. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, Madeira Wine, first quality, in pipes. Madeira Wine, New-York quality, in pipes. Lisbon Wine, in pipes. CLOVES and NUTMEGS of the latest importation, in boxes. Spanish Wool, in Bales, suitable for Hatters. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street, No. 21. Nov. 1. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Bastas, of various qualities & prices. Coffees, Sanhals, Humhums, Blue Cloth, Chintz and Calicoes, Manchoos, Madraganges, Ginghams, Gazacans, Gurrahs, Pinjafoos, Satties, Gilie Romals, Melle Pulicas. Purjum Cloths, Guzz y do., Charcoal Dorea, Tanjies, Mulmuls, Checks, Patna Khikf., Mulmul do., Bandanows, Siderfoss, Choppa Romals, Sooty do., Pettanas of various colours. 200 tons SUGAR. 90 casks 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. 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. Just arrived, From Port-au-Prince, 1. d. for Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street, 643 hogsheads, 83 tierces, 523 barrels, 646 bags. Prime Coffee. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Oct. 23. 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. do. A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales. Bourbon Indigo of the first quality. High proof Jamaica Spirits. Old London particular Madeira wine. do. market do. In pipes & qr. casks. New England rum in hogsheads. Genuine Holland Gin in pipes. Claret in casks. Spermaceti candles and train-oil. Prime Boston beef. Choice Halifax Salmon in barrels and half-barrels. do. Herring in do. do. Best Boston Mackerel in barrels of the fall fare. New-England town Men. A few tons of Russia cordage. Russia feather beds. Clover and Timothy seed in sacks. Long whale-hone. No. 1, 2, and 3, Boston sail duck. A few casks first quality Hyson tea. Carolina rice in whole and half tierces and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. November 3. 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. 20 tierces of old Brandy. Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves. FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, 100 tons from Ship Amity, from Jamaica. 200 hds Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. November 23. DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM McDONALD 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 will be open on Wednesday the 23d instant, at his 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. Practising Balls will commence on Tuesday, 6th December, and be continued every Tuesday, during the season. Nov. 17. Musical Instrument Manufactory, 367, Arch-street. TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. HARP, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired fide-piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent fivell, insonaphant and French harp stop, which for sensibility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he flatters himself a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for CASH. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c. N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. November 18. All Persons who are indebted to the estate of WILLIAM HETMAN, late 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 Heymans, Robert Heymans, Francis Bowes Sayre, Executors. November 6.
NOTICE. THE Stockholders of the Bank of the United States, are informed that according to the nature 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 Rye 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, C. 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, shall always be re-elected. Philadelphia Nov. 13. 1797. 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, Pumice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, hand and tail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. November 3. The History of Pennsylvania, BY ROBERT PROUD, IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZICHARI POUSSON, jun. No. 80, Chestnut-street Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 16. WINDOW GLASS, Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 6 to 10 by 14. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had, at the store of the subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-street. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia, June 9, 1797. Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg and Sunbury STAGES. THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Shoup, of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but, not as M. Shoup intended to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Shoup to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Shoup's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justified in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippensburg, or any other place. Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Witmer, is determined to prosecute and carry on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert. The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established. For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg, every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Monday. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. WILLIAM GEER. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferriss, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia.
THE printer in the United States are requested to insert the following Resolutions in their papers, by which the public will be served, as well as their obedient servants. B. LINCOLN, Secretary of the Navy. Light-Houses, State of Massachusetts. BY order of the United States, a Light House was erected at the Clay Ponds, on Cape Cod; the lantern in which are to be lighted on, and elevated about 150 feet, which with the elevation of the lantern makes the whole height 200 feet above high water mark. In order that this Light may be distinguished from the Boston and other Lights on our coast, an Eclipter is erected, which will revolve around the Lamps once in 30 seconds so that the light will be nearly excluded from the eye of the approaching mariner about thirty seconds, in one revolution of the eclipter. To render the benevolent design of Congress as extensively useful as possible, the Marine Society in Boston, by a large Committee from their body, whose views have been seconded by others, have taken such distances and bearings as they thought necessary; which observations giving light and safety are added for the benefit of all interested—and are as follows: Vessels outward bound, from Boston Light-house, and would with fair wind with Cape-Cod the course is E. S. E. distance 15 leagues, thence 3 leagues to the Light-house. When up with the Light-house and it bears S W by S leagues distance, you then steer S E which will carry you out of the fourth channel. Vessels inward bound, and fall in with the back of Cape-Cod, bring the Light to bear S W 2 leagues distance, then you may steer WNW for Boston Light-House. If you would wish to go into Cape Cod harbor, you may keep the shore aboard about a mile distant, where you will have 10 fathoms water. There is a bar lies off the back of the Cape, about half a mile from the shore. When up with Race-point, which is very bold, and about three leagues to the westward of the Light-house, and may be known by a number of five houses on it, from 1 to 3 miles to the southward of Race-point, is what is called Herring Cove, where you may have good anchoring half a mile from the shore, the wind from E to N N E in 4 or even 8 fathom water. If bound into Cape Cod harbor, your course from Race-point to Wood end, is S S E 6 miles distance, bring the light to bear E by N and run for it about two miles, you will then be clear of Wood end—then you must steer N E until the light bears E by S—then run N W for the harbor, until you have from 4 to 1 1/2 fathoms water, where you have good anchoring, the light then will bear E by S 1 1/2 S or 6 miles distance. In running from the Race point to Wood End—after you pass the Black Land or Hummocks, you will come up with a low sandy beach, which forms the harbor; extending between 2 and 3 miles to Wood-end, which is difficult to be distinguished in the night—it is very bold—you will have 25 fathom water within half a mile of the shore. In beating into Cape-Cod harbor, you must keep the easter shore aboard, until you get into 5 fathom water. Stand no farther to the westward than to bring the light to bear E by S as there is a long spit of sand runs off from the western shore, which being very bold, you will have 11 fathom water within a stone's throw of shore. In case it blows so hard that you cannot beat in the harbor, you will have good anchoring without, from 3 to 15 fathom water. Vessels in Boston bay and would with fair wind for Cape-Cod harbor, must endeavor to fall in with the Race. If in the night, and you cannot see the land, you must bring the Light to bear E by N and run for it until you have foundings in 13 or 15 fathom water, then steer north east until the light bears E by S then run in N W for the harbor. At full and change, it is high water off Race Point at 10 o'clock and 45 minutes. Vessels in leaving Cape-Cod bound to Boston, should calculate the tide, as the flood sets strong to the southward.
NOTICE. THE partnership between JOHN INYONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Inyone 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 Landerburger's wharf, who is duly authorized to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediate y to him for settlement. John Inyone, James Bacon. The Philadelphia, Astoria, and Tuckerton MAIL STAGE. THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Astoria, Bath, Hampton, Spenceville, and Market Street, Walnut River, fitting mill, and the town of Tuckerton, in New-Jersey, to go once a week, and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the convenience of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Thursday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. David Cooper's Ferry, and lodge that night at Joel Bodine's, at Longacoming; and on Friday at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Capt. E. S. Hunt's, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles, from the Atlantic 6, and from the East Crossing Plains (7 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passages boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warington's house, on Tucker's Island, adjoining the Atlantic, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to bathe; the sportsman who wishes to regale himself with fishing and sailing, may at this place be liberally gratified, there being at almost every season of the year fowl and fish in abundance. The Stage on its return, starts from the aforesaid C. Hunt's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfasts at John Bodine's, at Walnut River Bridge, lodge that night at Longacoming, and at 5 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, arrive at the aforesaid Cooper's Ferry. It is presumed that no route of equal distance will be less expensive, or furnish the traveller with a greater variety of amusement, as he will not only have a pleasant fall in the Atlantic from Tuckerton, but have the advantage of seeing on the road (beyond a number of capital farms and forges, and one fitting mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or factors, of some of the aforesaid wool-wool factories, to encourage and support this stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the business of which will soon augment their aid. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid David Cooper's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lbs. of baggage, Two Dollars; for way passengers per mile, Four Cents; 150 lbs. of baggage equal to a passenger. Passage of letters, newspapers, &c. will be agreeable to rate. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Tuckerton, Sept. 28. Oct. 5. 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 returns from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; putting 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 80 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, for good road in America. August 17. Erkine's View of the War. JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERKINE. May 15. STATE TRIALS. Sold by W. Young, Bookseller, No. 52, South Second-street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis I. Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General—in one large 8vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationary, retail and by the package, well assorted, and excited to the trashback as expected. July 7. For Sale, That well known place, called VANDEKIST'S FERRY, On Neumann's creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New-York post road, containing 74 acres and 93 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 Neumann's to 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.
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 allures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. 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.
REMOVAL. Maurice Moynihan, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store of China, Glass, Queens Ware, and Dry Goods, from No. 31 North Second, to No. 71 North Seventh Street, north east corner of Cherry Alley, where he solicits the favor of his former customers. N. B. Crates put up with care at the shortest notice. November 2. Real Estate for Sale, A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middletown Township, Delaware County, containing 1193 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 well grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with flanking 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.
Philadelphia, Oct. 13. THE subscribers inform their friends and customers in town and country, that their stores are now open in the city, and others are daily opening, and that from the present appearance of the prevailing disorder have reason to hope, their friends may shortly come to the city with perfect safety. By several later arrivals, subscribers have received fresh supplies of GOODS. Robert Smith & Co. P. W. Calhoun & Co. John Davis & Co. Sitgreaves & French, Neill & Smith, George Dobson, Willberger and Smith, Thomas Eyerson, Alex. Ballard and Co. T. R. Hartzberg, Jacob Sperry and Co. John Smith and Co. Owen & Jones, Thomas Orr, Kettle & Kautzinger, William Barker & Co. Adam Zantwanger, Thomas Armat & Son. John Price, J. Miller, jun. and Co. Benjamin W. Jobson. Oct. 14. POYNTELL'S Paper Hangings Manufactory, No. 70, Chestnut-street, Where he has for Sale, A VERY extensive stock, of every colour, and of the most approved patterns, suitable for every part of a house, with great variety of borders to suit. ALSO— A handsome assortment of the most fashionable Silver Grounds London and Paris Papers, and very best plain Green and plain Blue, With Pannel Papers and a rich variety of Borders. November 1. Will be Landed, From on board the Ship Active, Capt. Brax, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp 2 casks Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth street, No. 34. June 26. Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SNOWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy 11th market claret in cases Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. do. Drawback. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Margravey. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24.
PEALE'S MUSEUM. THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, so well calculated to diffuse the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It stands 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 Assemblage, 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 "Who Nature's works can share, with God himself Hold interchange." 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. Waxed Figures, of Men large as life (some of them cast 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 forty African, 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 cannot be described with full effect. Price only 1/4th of a dollar. Sept. 28. Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparation 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 impression 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. Boston Glazs Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glazs House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellence quality of the Boston Glazs, 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. KOWREN, at the Glazs House. Order from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 30, 1797. O 4—22aw6w. Messrs. Visually and Visually, Charles F. Kowren, Ebenezer D. Dike and Boston, Ralph, N. C. 21/2/97. W. Hall and O'Connell, Norfolk; Mr. Ellis Price, Alexandria; Messrs. T. and M. Dyer, Baltimore; Mrs. Maglin, New-ark; and Messrs. Ender & Gaudian, New-York; Mr. Benjamin, Savannah; are requested to order the above as a week's credit. The warehouse is now secured. The Editor.
THE printer in the United States are requested to insert the following Resolutions in their papers, by which the public will be served, as well as their obedient servants. B. LINCOLN, Secretary of the Navy. Light-Houses, State of Massachusetts. BY order of the United States, a Light House was erected at the Clay Ponds, on Cape Cod; the lantern in which are to be lighted on, and elevated about 150 feet, which with the elevation of the lantern makes the whole height 200 feet above high water mark. In order that this Light may be distinguished from the Boston and other Lights on our coast, an Eclipter is erected, which will revolve around the Lamps once in 30 seconds so that the light will be nearly excluded from the eye of the approaching mariner about thirty seconds, in one revolution of the eclipter. To render the benevolent design of Congress as extensively useful as possible, the Marine Society in Boston, by a large Committee from their body, whose views have been seconded by others, have taken such distances and bearings as they thought necessary; which observations giving light and safety are added for the benefit of all interested—and are as follows: Vessels outward bound, from Boston Light-house, and would with fair wind with Cape-Cod the course is E. S. E. distance 15 leagues, thence 3 leagues to the Light-house. When up with the Light-house and it bears S W by S leagues distance, you then steer S E which will carry you out of the fourth channel. Vessels inward bound, and fall in with the back of Cape-Cod, bring the Light to bear S W 2 leagues distance, then you may steer WNW for Boston Light-House. If you would wish to go into Cape Cod harbor, you may keep the shore aboard about a mile distant, where you will have 10 fathoms water. There is a bar lies off the back of the Cape, about half a mile from the shore. When up with Race-point, which is very bold, and about three leagues to the westward of the Light-house, and may be known by a number of five houses on it, from 1 to 3 miles to the southward of Race-point, is what is called Herring Cove, where you may have good anchoring half a mile from the shore, the wind from E to N N E in 4 or even 8 fathom water. If bound into Cape Cod harbor, your course from Race-point to Wood end, is S S E 6 miles distance, bring the light to bear E by N and run for it about two miles, you will then be clear of Wood end—then you must steer N E until the light bears E by S—then run N W for the harbor, until you have from 4 to 1 1/2 fathoms water, where you have good anchoring, the light then will bear E by S 1 1/2 S or 6 miles distance. In running from the Race point to Wood End—after you pass the Black Land or Hummocks, you will come up with a low sandy beach, which forms the harbor; extending between 2 and 3 miles to Wood-end, which is difficult to be distinguished in the night—it is very bold—you will have 25 fathom water within half a mile of the shore. In beating into Cape-Cod harbor, you must keep the easter shore aboard, until you get into 5 fathom water. Stand no farther to the westward than to bring the light to bear E by S as there is a long spit of sand runs off from the western shore, which being very bold, you will have 11 fathom water within a stone's throw of shore. In case it blows so hard that you cannot beat in the harbor, you will have good anchoring without, from 3 to 15 fathom water. Vessels in Boston bay and would with fair wind for Cape-Cod harbor, must endeavor to fall in with the Race. If in the night, and you cannot see the land, you must bring the Light to bear E by N and run for it until you have foundings in 13 or 15 fathom water, then steer north east until the light bears E by S then run in N W for the harbor. At full and change, it is high water off Race Point at 10 o'clock and 45 minutes. Vessels in leaving Cape-Cod bound to Boston, should calculate the tide, as the flood sets strong to the southward.
NOTICE. THE partnership between JOHN INYONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Inyone 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 Landerburger's wharf, who is duly authorized to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediate y to him for settlement. John Inyone, James Bacon. The Philadelphia, Astoria, and Tuckerton MAIL STAGE. THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Astoria, Bath, Hampton, Spenceville, and Market Street, Walnut River, fitting mill, and the town of Tuckerton, in New-Jersey, to go once a week, and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the convenience of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Thursday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. David Cooper's Ferry, and lodge that night at Joel Bodine's, at Longacoming; and on Friday at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Capt. E. S. Hunt's, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles, from the Atlantic 6, and from the East Crossing Plains (7 miles) Plains (7 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passages boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warington's house, on Tucker's Island, adjoining the Atlantic, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to bathe; the sportsman who wishes to regale himself with fishing and sailing, may at this place be liberally gratified, there being at almost every season of the year fowl and fish in abundance. The Stage on its return, starts from the aforesaid C. Hunt's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfasts at John Bodine's, at Walnut River Bridge, lodge that night at Longacoming, and at 5 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, arrive at the aforesaid Cooper's Ferry. It is presumed that no route of equal distance will be less expensive, or furnish the traveller with a greater variety of amusement, as he will not only have a pleasant fall in the Atlantic from Tuckerton, but have the advantage of seeing on the road (beyond a number of capital farms and forges, and one fitting mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or factors, of some of the aforesaid wool-wool factories, to encourage and support this stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the business of which will soon augment their aid. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid David Cooper's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lbs. of baggage, Two Dollars; for way passengers per mile, Four Cents; 150 lbs. of baggage equal to a passenger. Passage of letters, newspapers, &c. will be agreeable to rate. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Tuckerton, Sept. 28. Oct. 5. 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 returns from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; putting 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 80 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, for good road in America. August 17. Erkine's View of the War. JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERKINE. May 15. STATE TRIALS. Sold by W. Young, Bookseller, No. 52, South Second-street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis I. Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General—in one large 8vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationary, retail and by the package, well assorted, and excited to the trashback as expected. July 7. For Sale, That well known place, called VANDEKIST'S FERRY, On Neumann's creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New-York post road, containing 74 acres and 93 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 Neumann's to 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.
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 allures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. 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.
THE printer in the United States are requested to insert the following Resolutions in their papers, by which the public will be served, as well as their obedient servants. B. LINCOLN, Secretary of the Navy. Light-Houses, State of Massachusetts. BY order of the United States, a Light House was erected at the Clay Ponds, on Cape Cod; the lantern in which are to be lighted on, and elevated about 150 feet, which with the elevation of the lantern makes the whole height 200 feet above high water mark. In order that this Light may be distinguished from the Boston and other Lights on our coast, an Eclipter is erected, which will revolve around the Lamps once in 30 seconds so that the light will be nearly excluded from the eye of the approaching mariner about thirty seconds, in one revolution of the eclipter. To render the benevolent design of Congress as extensively useful as possible, the Marine Society in Boston, by a large Committee from their body, whose views have been seconded by others, have taken such distances and bearings as they thought necessary; which observations giving light and safety are added for the benefit of all interested—and are as follows: Vessels outward bound, from Boston Light-house, and would with fair wind with Cape-Cod the course is E. S. E. distance 15 leagues, thence 3 leagues to the Light-house. When up with the Light-house and it bears S W by S leagues distance, you then steer S E which will carry you out of the fourth channel. Vessels inward bound, and fall in with the back of Cape-Cod, bring the Light to bear S W 2 leagues distance, then you may steer WNW for Boston Light-House. If you would wish to go into Cape Cod harbor, you may keep the shore aboard about a mile distant, where you will have 10 fathoms water. There is a bar lies off the back of the Cape, about half a mile from the shore. When up with Race-point, which is very bold, and about three leagues to the westward of the Light-house, and may be known by a number of five houses on it, from 1 to 3 miles to the southward of Race-point, is what is called Herring Cove, where you may have good anchoring half a mile from the shore, the wind from E to N N E in 4 or even 8 fathom water. If bound into Cape Cod harbor, your course from Race-point to Wood end, is S S E 6 miles distance, bring the light to bear E by N and run for it about two miles, you will then be clear of Wood end—then you must steer N E until the light bears E by S—then run N W for the harbor, until you have from 4 to 1 1/2 fathoms water, where you have good anchoring, the light then will bear E by S 1 1/2 S or 6 miles distance. In running from the Race point to Wood End—after you pass the Black Land or Hummocks, you will come up with a low sandy beach, which forms the harbor; extending between 2 and 3 miles to Wood-end, which is difficult to be distinguished in the night—it is very bold—you will have 25 fathom water within half a mile of the shore. In beating into Cape-Cod harbor, you must keep the easter shore aboard, until you get into 5 fathom water. Stand no farther to the westward than to bring the light to bear E by S as there is a long spit of sand runs off from the western shore, which being very bold, you will have 11 fathom water within a stone's throw of shore. In case it blows so hard that you cannot beat in the harbor, you will have good anchoring without, from 3 to 15 fathom water. Vessels in Boston bay and would with fair wind for Cape-Cod harbor, must endeavor to fall in with the Race. If in the night, and you cannot see the land, you must bring the Light to bear E by N and run for it until you have foundings in 13 or 15 fathom water, then steer north east until the light bears E by S then run in N W for the harbor. At full and change, it is high water off Race Point at 10 o'clock and 45 minutes. Vessels in leaving Cape-Cod bound to Boston, should calculate the tide, as the flood sets strong to the southward.
NOTICE. THE partnership between JOHN INYONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Inyone 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 Landerburger's wharf, who is duly authorized to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediate y to him for settlement. John Inyone, James Bacon. The Philadelphia, Astoria, and Tuckerton MAIL STAGE. THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Astoria, Bath, Hampton, Spenceville, and Market Street, Walnut River, fitting mill, and the town of Tuckerton, in New-Jersey, to go once a week, and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the convenience of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Thursday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. David Cooper's Ferry, and lodge that night at Joel Bodine's, at Longacoming; and on Friday at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Capt. E. S. Hunt's, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles, from the Atlantic 6, and from the East Crossing) Plains (7 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passages boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warington's house, on Tucker's Island, adjoining the Atlantic, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to bathe; the sportsman who wishes to regale himself with fishing and sailing, may at this place be liberally gratified, there being at almost every season of the year fowl and fish in abundance. The Stage on its return, starts from the aforesaid C. Hunt's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfasts at John Bodine's, at Walnut River Bridge, lodge that night at Longacoming, and at 5 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, arrive at the aforesaid Cooper's Ferry. It is presumed that no route of equal distance will be less expensive, or furnish the traveller with a greater variety of amusement, as he will not only have a pleasant fall in the Atlantic from Tuckerton, but have the advantage of seeing on the road (beyond a number of capital farms and forges, and one fitting mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or factors, of some of the aforesaid wool-wool factories, to encourage and support this stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the business of which will soon augment their aid. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid David Cooper's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lbs. of baggage, Two Dollars; for way passengers per mile, Four Cents; 150 lbs. of baggage equal to a passenger. Passage of letters, newspapers, &c. will be agreeable to rate. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Tuckerton, Sept. 28. Oct. 5. 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 returns from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; putting 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 80 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, for good road in America. August 17. Erkine's View of the War. JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERKINE. May 15. STATE TRIALS. Sold by W. Young, Bookseller, No. 52, South Second-street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of