Gazette of the United States & evening advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1794-05-19 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States  AND  EVENING ADVERTISER.
[No. 134 of Vol. V.]
MONDAY, May 19, 1794.
[Whole No. 530.]
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber leaving this city for a short time, has empowered Mr. Thomas Potter to transact all business in his absence, holding his transactions as Valued on
Louis Osmont.
May 10 dtf
REMAINING OF THE
Ship India's Cargo , FROM BENGAL . A small assortment of
BALE GOODS,
230 bags COTTON of good quality, which would probably make an excellent remittance to Europe, and a Quantity of PEPPER
For Sale by
Mordecai Lewis,
Who has also to dispose of
Barcelona Hand fs. in boxes, Holland Gin in cases, Souchong, Pysong, and Tockay Tea, A quantity of Brimstone, &c.
May 10 dgw
City of Washington.
THE Subscribers to the Articles of Agreement of the "Columbian Society" are requested to meet at Mr. Richarder's Tavern in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 20th day of the present month, at 12 o'clock in order to choose a board of Managers, &c. in conformity with the 9th article of their agreement.
James Greenleaf.
N. B. Dinner will be ordered on the Table at 3 o'clock for such of the Subscribers as may choose to pass a social hour after the business of the day is finished.
May 5 dr6M.
FOR SALE,
BY MATHEW CAREY, No. 118, Market-Street,
An Essay on Slavery,
Delighted to exhibit in a new point of view its effects on morals, industry, and the peace of society. Some facts and calculations are offered to prove the labor of freemen to be much more productive than that of slaves; that countries are rich, powerful and happy, in proportion as the laboring people enjoy the fruits of their own labor; and hence the necessary conclusion, that slavery is impolitic as well as unjust .
Price 25 Cents. dtf
February 15.
Congress of the United States,
In Senate, Tuesday May 13th, 1794.
ORDERED, that Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver and Griffin Green, do, upon the third Monday of December next, have leave to come to the Senate, why so much of the grants of land to them the said Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver and Griffin Green, pursuant to an Act entitled "An act authorizing the grant and conveyance of certain lands to the Ohio Company of Associates," shall not be declared void, as may interfere with and be sufficient to satisfy the claims of the French settlers at Gallipolis.
Ordered, that the delivery of a copy of the above order to Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver, or Griffin Green, and the publication of the same, one month, in one of the Gazettes printed in this City, shall be deemed sufficient notice thereof.
Extract from the Journals of Senate.
Attest,
SAM. A. OTIS, secretary.
May 14. im.
Dr. Moore's Journal in France,
VOLUME 2d.
This Day is published,
Price 6s. stitched, and 7/6 neatly bound, by
H. & P. RICE,
Booksellers, No. 50, Market Street,
A Journal during a residence in France, from the beginning of August to the middle of December 1792; To which is added, an account of the most remarkable events that happened at Paris, from that time to the death of the late King of France.
By JOHN MOORE, D. D.
May 17 5t
Carolina Rice and Indigo,
BAY MAHOGANY and FRENCH
BURR STONES,
FOR SALE BY
Gurney and Smith.
May 14. d
For LONDON, The Ship WILLIAM PENN,
NOW lying at Jessie and Robert Waln's wharf, to sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to
JOHN FIELD & SON,
Or,
JESSE & ROBERT WALN.
May 13. dtf
For Baltimore, THE SNOW BALTIMORE,
FERRY BENSON, Master.
But then about 140 tons, is intended to sail as soon as her inward cargo is discharged, unless freight should offer to detain her.
For freight apply to the Captain on board at Hamilton's wharf, or to
SAMUEL & MIERS FISHER,
Who have for Sale,
A FEW PIPES
Cargo Teneriffe wine
And a few pipes Sweet Do. Excellent Sherry Wine in quarter casks London Porter in 42 gallon casks White and Red Lead and Spanish Brown Tin plates in boxes An assortment of East India Fans, Nankeen and Silks With a general assortment of Merchandise as usual.
5th Mo. 5, 1794
dtf
For Sale or Charter,
The Ship ANDROMACHE, (An American bottom) John Moore, Master.
IS a stout good vessel, about two years old, burthen 232 tons, has only made three voyages, and may be lent to sea at a small expense. She may be seen at Vine-street wharf, and the terms made known by application to
WHARTON & LEWIS.
March 21. dtf
For Fredericksburgh and Fal-
mouth, Virginia,
The Schooner
FRIENDSHIP,
Capt. McNAMARA.
Will sail on WEDNESDAY next. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at
JOHN WALN's Wharf, or
EMANUEL WALKER,
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
The Cargo of said Vessel—Consisting of VIRGINIA WHEAT, FLOUR, DEER SKINS, &c. GINSENG
May 17
d4.
NEW THEATRE.
For the Benefit of
Mr. CHALMERS,
On WEDNESDAY, May 21.
A PLAY and FARCE,
As will be expressed in the BILLS of the DAY.
May 15
d.
JAMAICA RUM,
LANDING at Hamilton's wharf, above the Drawbridge, out of the Ship BACCHUS Capt. VANNEMAN, from JAMAICA,
FOR SALE BY
PETER BLIGHT.
May 16.
d
Excellent CLARET,
In hogheads and in cases of 50 bottles each. ALSO,
A few cases Champaigne Wine;
MADEIRA,
In pipes, hogheads and quarter casks,
FOR SALE BY
JOHN VAUGHAN,
No. 111, South Front Street.
Jan. 2, 1794. dtf
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE of the Secretary of State is removed from High Street, to the New Buildings, the corner of Sixth & Mulberry streets. May 15 iv
The Ground Plan
OF THE City and Suburbs OF PHILADELPHIA.
TAKEN FROM ACTUAL SURVEY.
IT is with pleasure that the publisher has to inform his subscribers and the public in general, that the plate is now under the hands of the engraver, and in greater forwardness than was at first contemplated. At the same time he begs leave to remind them, that subscription papers are still open at most of the noted book-stores in the city; and that he hopes from the whole of them to be enabled to form such a respectable catalogue of names, as will do a credit to the work, as well as afford a reasonable encouragement to the undertaker.
Those who are desirous of further information are requested to call on
Benjamin Davies,
No. 68, Market St.
April 14. m&thtf
JUST PUBLISHED,
By MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market Street, Price 18 cents, THE
Catechism of Man;
Pointing out from sound principles, and acknowledged facts the Rights and Duties of every Rational Being.
Am I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? Gal. iv. 16 Now all these things happened unto them for examples, and they are written for our admonition; upon whom the ends of the earth are come. 1 Cor. xii. May 10 tuth&szw
Advertisement.
THE relations of Mr. Thomas Curtis, formerly of Ellicott's Upper Mills, and lately of the City of Washington, deceased, are desired to apply and have his affairs settled.
City of Washington, April 22, 1794.
M. 5 m&th4w
District of Pennsylvania
TO WIT:
(L.S.) BE it remembered, that on the twenty fourth day of March, in the eighteenth year of the independence of the United States of America, EBENEZER HAZARD of the said district, has deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "Historical Collections; consisting of state papers, and other authentic documents; intended as materials for an history of the United States of America."
By EBENEZER HAZARD, A.M.
Member of the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promoting useful knowledge; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; and correspondent member of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
VOLUME II.
Ingenium, Pietas, Artes, ac bellica virtus, Huc profugæ venient, et Regna illustra condent, Et Domina hic Virtus erit, et Fortuna mi niltra."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL,
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania.
May 7 ew4w
ESSENCE
For the Tooth-Ache, Prepared and sold by Dr. LEE, Golden-Square, London.
THE public is offered one of the most efficacious and safe medicines, that ever appeared, for that most excruciating pain, the Tooth-Ache—the numerous instances of its happy effects, in relieving the afflicted, have now brought it into universal estimation; it not only relieves the tooth-ache, but is of the utmost service in curing the SCURVY in the Gums, in preventing the disagreeable smell that is produced from unfound tee h, & will occasion a sweet breath; it like wise prevents the teeth from decaying, and will be found a general preserver of the TEETH and GUMS Sold in Philadelphia only at
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April 24. tuth&szw
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
The following is the substance of the observations made by Mr. SMITH, (S.C.) on the Non-importation Bill, in the House of Representatives of the United States.
Mr. Smith was opposed to the measure because it was inconsistent with that spirit of negotiation which was contemplated not only by the Executive, but by Congress; for although some members seemed averse to any further attempt at negotiation, yet it was evidently the wish of a considerable majority to give it another trial.
The measure carried with it a menace; it held out this language, "That unless Great Britain would consent to certain measures, the United States would punish her by certain other measures."
This language had a direct tendency to defeat all negotiation, for no nation would ever treat on such terms: Even were Great Britain disposed to make complete satisfaction for every injury, her pride would restrain her from making concessions which might appear the result of threats and apprehensions.
This had been compared to the case of an individual, and it had been shown that in common life, no man of spirit would make atonement for an injury, when it was demanded with a threat of punishment if withheld. Mr. Smith applied the case to ourselves; he brought it home to the feelings of the members themselves, and he asked if they, under similar circumstances, either as private or public characters, would not from a spirit of national pride, spurn at the idea of having redress extorted by menaces?
Great Britain would be disposed to make or withhold reparation according to events in Europe, and according to her view of the advantages or disadvantages resulting from a war with the United States.
By that view would her answer be governed; Should the cabinet of that nation hesitate with respect to peace or war, a measure like this would undoubtedly decide them against peace; their language would naturally be, we were disposed to accommodate all differences on the most amicable terms, but such a disposition under the present circumstances would appear to be the result of fear excited by your threats, and commit our reputation in the eyes of all the world; you must therefore pursue your measures and we shall pursue ours. Mr. Smith asked whether this would not be the language of every nation in a like situation; he was persuaded it would be ours. There was nothing pusillanimous in asking reparation in decent terms, unaccompanied with threats.
It was the common practice of all nations; Genoa had recently, though her neutrality had been violated and her port blocked up, sent an envoy extraordinary to Great Britain to demand satisfaction; her demand was couched in mild and civil language; yet Genoa was universally applauded for the firmness and the dignity of her conduct as a neutral power. It was not enough to say that we had been grossly insulted, this was admitted in its fullest extent but every nation when it required redress, was previously insulted; the very demand of satisfaction implied antecedent injury: Nations however negotiated without threats.
Why then did gentlemen so frequently cry out—What, shall we negotiate with a nation which has violated our rights? He would ask those gentlemen when negotiation was necessary, but in the case of violated rights? He would further ask them whether they were not the first to urge negotiation with the Dey of Algiers, who had captured our vessels and degraded our miserable fellow-citizens to the level of beasts of burden? Whether they did not oppose the naval armament, lest it should irritate the Algerines and prevent the success of negotiation? Was it not the constant policy of this country to negotiate

with the Indians when practicable rather than to make war with them? Why then raise objections to a negotiation with England? or why after having admitted that negotiation shall be attempted, defeat it by these projects?
If a majority of the house are ripe for war, let us say so, and act consistently; but let us not hold one language at one time, and contradict it at another. Let us not say we are for peace and immediately adopt a war measure.
Mr. S. inferred from these observations, that negotiation being determined on, he was bound to resist any and every act which tended to frustrate that negotiation.
But while he was thus for the suaviter in modo , he was at the same time for the fortiter in re , and he called upon the advocates of this scheme to join him in those measures, which at the same time that they were free from the foregoing objections, would, in his opinion, either give effect to the negotiation, or prepare us for the event of its failure.
A gentleman had said, "we have fortified our harbours, we have filled our arsenals, we have increased the military establishment; now we must do something more." But the gentleman, in the warmth of his imagination, had mistaken things to be done, for things actually done. The fact was, that the gentleman was entirely unfounded in all these assertions. We have not fortified our harbours, we have not supplied our arsenals, we have not augmented our military strength. 'Tis true we have it all on paper , but the very revenues necessary for the existence of all those essential points, are not yet reported by the committee of ways and means, and until those revenues exist, the laws we have passed will be of little avail.
It was proposed by the law, that the non importation should not take effect till November next, and that distant period was fixed for its operation, to afford time for the result of the negotiation, and that Congress might previously be in session, in order to repeal the law if the negotiation should succeed. Thus, while the very law itself admitted the propriety of a negotiation, it carried with it the very death wound of all negotiation, by expressly purporting to be in terrorem . If it was not intended as a threat why not wait till November, and then adopt the measure, if expedient. Suppose this house should, in November, deem the measure inexpedient, they can't repeal it without the concurrence of the Senate and President; thus they forestall the judgment of the house, and deprive themselves of that independence which they ought to possess, to act in the next session according to their then view of things.
Some members had proposed the 1st of November, in order to admit the fall goods, but if that was the design, the period would be an improper one, for it would be extremely unequal in its operations; in some of the states, the fall vessels might generally be arrived by that time; but in some of the southern states, they would be generally excluded, and those states deprived of their expected supplies.
He further objected to the measure, on the grounds of its dictating the terms of negotiation, which was not within the province of this house, and was therefore interfering with the executive, and so far a departure from the spirit of the constitution; but this ground having been fully discussed, by other members, he should not dwell on it.
One member had expressed an affection for this measure, because it was as he had termed it, a stepping stone to sequestration ; Mr. S. thought it would be more properly called a stumbling block to negotiation ; he disapproved of it in both shapes. He objected to it, both as to the mode in which it appeared and as to the time ; as to the mode , because it specified particular grievances, and thus while it embarrassed our executive, it menaced the executive of the nation with whom we were to treat, and made the redress of those specific grievances the sine qua non of all future intercourse; as to the time , because as it was not to take effect till the next session of Congress, there could be no other view in passing it now but that it might operate as a threat, and as this intention could not be mistaken, it would undoubtedly defeat all accommodation.
Such being his view of the subject, he could not reconcile it to his duty to vote for it. He thought Congress owed it to their constituents to avoid a war, if possible: The ground of negotiation being taken, they were bound to reject every measure which might have a tendency to defeat it, and to do every thing which might give it a fair chance of success. But while he said this, (as a neutral nation could not justly give umbrage by taking measures to support her neutrality and assert her just rights) he pledged himself to concur in every act which might place us in a condition to make ourselves respectable, to vindicate our national honor, and to obtain ample retribution for any wrongs which the course of events might leave unredressed.
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.
Wednesday, May 7, 1794.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Re-
presentatives have passed the bill, sent from the Senate, for concurrence, entitled, "An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hogheads of Coffee which have been destroyed by fire"—And he withdrew.
On motion, by the Senators of that State,
Ordered, that the papers accompanying the remonstrance of the legislature of the State of New-Hampshire, against the determination of the Circuit Court for the district of New-Hampshire, held at Exeter on the 24th day of October 1793, be withdrawn.
Mr. Hawkins from the committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled, "An act supplementary to "An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the same, reported amendments, which were read, adopted, and the bill amended accordingly."
Ordered, that this bill be engrossed for a third reading.
The motion made yesterday "that a committee be appointed to report to the Senate what part of the trade of the United States may be released from the effect of the present embargo, without interfering with the principle that induced the laying for the same," was resumed.
Ordered, that this motion be referred to Mr. Butler, Mr. Ellsworth, and Mr. Bradford, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
The petition of Oliver and Thomson and others, merchants of Baltimore-town was presented and read, praying that further time may be allowed for the payment of certain import duties, about to fall due, for reasons stated at large in the petition,
Ordered, That the petition be referred to the committee last named.
The petition of Oliver and Thomson, merchants of Baltimore-Town, praying that part of the import duties on a quantity of Irish linens and Madeira wine, said to be overrated by mistake may be refunded.
Ordered, That this petition be referred to the Secretary for the department of Treasury, to consider and report thereon to the Senate.
The bill, sent from the House of Representatives for concurrence, entitled, "An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States," was read the third time, and being amended—
Resolved, That this bill pass with amendments.
Resolved, That the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments to this bill.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee on enrolled bills, that they had examined the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States," and the "Resolution to authorize the President to grant clearances in the cases of ships or vessels now loaded, and bound to any port beyond the Cape of Good Hope;" and that they were duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, and an enrolled resolution, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President:" And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill and enrolled resolution last reported to have been examined, and they were delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Thursday May 8th 1794.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee on enrolled bills, that they had examined the bill, entitled, "An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hogheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire," and that it was duly enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The House of Representatives agree to the amendment of the Senate to the bill, entitled, "An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States."
"They have passed the bill, sent from the Senate for concurrence, entitled, "An act to erect a Light House on the headland of Cape Hatteras; and a lighted beacon on Occacock Island in the State of North-
Carolina," with amendments, in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.
"The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President—" and he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the enrolled bill, entitled, "An act for the remission of the duties on eleven hogheads of coffee which have been destroyed by fire," and it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States.
Mr. Butler from the committee appointed yesterday, on the motion for freeing a part of the trade of the United States from the operation of the present embargo, reported
"That in their opinion it is not advisable to grant any partial enlargements or permissions for the departure of vessels now embargoed."
Ordered, That this report lie on the table.
The Senate proceeded to consider the amendments of the House of Representatives to the bill, entitled, "An act to erect a light-house on the head land of Cape-Hatteras; and a lighted beacon on Occacock Island in the state of North-Carolina."
Resolved, That the Senate concur in the amendments to the said bill.
Ordered, That the Secretary acquaint the House of Representatives therewith.
Mr. Foster from the committee on enrolled bills, reported that they did yesterday, lay the following enrolled bills and enrolled resolution before the President of the United States, to wit, the bill entitled, "An act directing a detachment from the militia of the United States," the bill, entitled, "An act providing for rating and organizing a corps of artillery and engineers," and the "Resolution to authorize the President to grant clearances in the cases of ships or vessels now loaded, and bound to any port beyond the Cape of Good Hope."
The engrossed bill prohibiting for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the same, was read the third time.
Resolved, That this pass, that the title thereof be, "An act prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition, and encouraging the importation of the same."
Ordered, That the Secretary desire the concurrence of the House of Representatives in this bill.
On motion,
Ordered, That Mr. Strong, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Butler, severally have leave of absence after this week.
On motion by Mr. Livermore, the rule was dispensed with, and permission given to bring in a bill in addition to "The act for making further and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States," which was read the first time.
Ordered, That this bill pass to the second reading.
On motion,
Ordered, That Mr. Livermore, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Monroe, be a committee to bring in a bill, to alter the time for the next meeting of Congress.
A message from the House of Representatives by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The President of the United States hath notified the House of Representatives that he did on the 7th instant, approve and sign a "resolution to authorize the President to grant clearances in the cases of ships or vessels now loaded, and bound to any port beyond the Cape of Good Hope," and that he this day, approved and signed, "An act to establish the post-office and post-roads within the United States"—And he withdrew.
Mr. Livermore from the committee appointed for the purpose, reported a bill to alter the time for holding the next meeting of Congress, which was read the first time.
Ordered, That the rule be so far dispensed with, as that this bill be now read the second time.
Ordered, That this bill be engrossed for the third reading.
Mr. Foster reported from the committee on enrolled bills, that they had examined the bill, entitled, "An act supplementary to "An act to provide for the defence of certain ports and harbors in the United States," and that it was enrolled.
A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Beckley their Clerk:
"Mr. President—The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of the Vice-President." And he withdrew.
The Vice-President signed the bill last reported to have been examined, and it was delivered to the committee to be laid before the President of the United States.
The Vice-President laid before the Senate, a letter from Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, with his account for the two quarters, closing the 31st of December 1793, as also his War Department account ending the 31st of March last.
The letter was read.
Ordered, That the letter and papers therein referred to lie on the table.
The Senate adjourned to 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Friday, May 9th. 1794.
The bill in addition to the Act for making further and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States, was read the second time.
On motion to add the following as an additional section to the bill, to wit:
"And be it further enacted, that there shall be allowed and paid, from and after the first day of June next, to each private soldier now in service, or hereafter to be enlisted, the additional pay of one dollar per month, during the term of their respective enlistment."
It passed in the negative—Yeas 7—Nays 16.
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present—
Those who voted in the affirmative, are,
Messrs. Edwards, Henry, Jackson, Livermore, Morris, Potts, and Ross.
Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Bradford, Brown, Burr, Butler, Ellsworth, Foster, Frelinghuysen, Gunn, Hawkins, Izard, King, Langdon, Martin, Monroe, Strong and Taylor.
On motion to strike out the following words from the third section of the bill, to wit:
"And under such special circumstances as in the opinion of the President of the United States, may require an augmentation of some parts of their rations; the President be authorized to direct such augmentation as he may judge necessary, not exceeding
It passed in the negative—Yeas 9—Nays 11.
The yeas and nays being required by one fifth of the Senators present;
Those who voted in the affirmative, are,
Messrs. Burr, Cabot, Edwards, Hawkins, Jackson, Martin, Monroe, Potts and Ross.
Those who voted in the negative, are, Messrs. Bradford, Brown, Ellsworth, Foster, Gunn, Izard, King, Langdon, Livermore, Morris and Strong.
Ordered, That this bill be engrossed for a third reading.
(To be Continued.)
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 19.
Extract of a letter from St. Croix, dated April 26.
"The island was never more amply supplied with provisions than at present, several importers are putting off their corn, & meal, at 10 per cent under cost of what comes from you."
Extract of another letter from St. Croix, dated April 27.
"We had yesterday a confirmation of the embargo by a vessel which accidentally escaped from New Haven, which we consider an event of but little terror to this country, being placed beyond the reach of want for at least six months, and large imports of provisions daily expected, and we are altogether of opinion that your matters will soon be amicably adjusted with Great Britain."
YOUNG LADIES' ACADEMY.
At a public examination at the Moravian church of the pupils belonging to said academy, the 14th and 15th of May inst.
TRUSTEES PRESENT.
Mr. John Poor Principal, Rev. Doctor Magaw, Rev. Doct. Helmuth, Rev. Doct. Handle, Rev. Frederick Schmidt, Mr. Pelatiah Webster, John Swanwick, Esq. Mr. Peter Thomson, Mr. John Ely and Doct. Benjamin Say, Secretary.
Although no harsh treatment of any kind be attempted in this seminary, yet the habits of good order are so fully established, that during the course of the examination the

strictest decorum and that discreet behavior which grace the female character (by the pupils) were universally observed.
The students were examined by classes and premiums were adjudged by the trustees and conferred by the principal on the best proficients in the different branches of science in each class.
FIRST CLASS.
 To Miss Kitty Wood & } For good behavior.  Miss Hannah Wallis }  To Miss Hetty Leib, and } For reading.  Miss Hannah Shipley }  To Miss Hetty Reeley } For writing.  To Miss Nancy Massey } For Arithmetic.  and Miss Molly Israel }  To Miss Nancy Negus } For Grammar.  and Miss Eliza Cook }  To Miss Ann Harker } For Geography.  To Miss Lydia Wells } For Rhetoric. 
SECOND CLASS.
 To Miss Leah Bickerton } For good behavior.  To Miss Sally Gambo & } For Reading.  Miss Molly Cranston }  To Miss Sally Lane } For Writing.  To Miss Sally Wogdon } For Arithmetic.  To Miss Eliza Gray } For Grammar. 
THIRD CLASS.
 To Miss Eliza Wartman } For good behavior.  To Miss Peggy Brewster } For Reading.  To Miss Eliza Morgan and } For Writing.  Miss Nancy Page } 
An address delivered by John Swannwick Esq.
YOUNG LADIES.
It is now about six years since on an occasion similar to the present I had the honor to deliver in Mr. Brown's academy my sentiments on the subject of education, and to bear my testimony in praise of the rapid progress the arts and sciences were making among us. You may easily imagine that it is with peculiar satisfaction, that after such a lapse of time I return to this place to pursue a favorite subject of contemplation, and to welcome in among the elegancies of surrounding nature, the superior attractions of polished manners and of an improved civilization.
When I think for a moment on the close of the last year, the dismal scenes with which the autumn was peculiarly marked, the very extinction of hope that seemed visible on the faces of some of our countrymen, what must be the tide of exultation at seeing once more revive, amid all the pomp and luxuriance of the opening year, the charms of health, and of that health, devoted to augment the sum of general happiness.
The very rapid improvements of which the trustees are now witnesses flatter the more as they are only synonymous with equal advances which our country is gradually experiencing in her public prospects. Our cities become more embellished, our roads improved, our communications inland opened, our code of laws softened and meliorated, our charitable and useful establishments augmented and the general welfare of America promoted just in proportion as you ladies unfold the dawn of that early skill and industry, the effects of which are to cast so bright a colouring on succeeding years.
Ambitious of profit from all European patterns, America is still rising to an elevation above them, from her zeal to carry her improvements more and more forward towards the goal of perfection. In Europe we hear indeed of famous universities and of literary honors conferred thereon, but these seem devoted to one sex alone, while in our country, the ladies become fairly our rivals, if not our superiors in all the graces of education, and bear away their diplomas like ours of proficiency and of excellence in the various branches of polite learning.
How important is the consideration that such should be the case, that such should be the care of female minds when it is considered that they are probably to give the casting complexion to the future generations of America, into whose infant minds they will not fail to instill a full value for the treasures for which they have themselves been candidates, and into whose youthful bosoms they will never omit to ingraft that continued flock of patriotic ardour for the equal rights and privileges of man, for which the honor of the present age we have seen it their avowed advocate, and for which their own progenitors acquired such an immortality of fame by the successful defence.
Happy, ladies, to be born in an age of such great attainments in which the human mind is daily exerting itself in new acquisitions of important knowledge. In which our peculiar country has pledged itself in its constitutional act, that schools shall be established throughout the state in which the poor shall be taught gratis; in which the care of enlightening and informing the citizens is made the first obligation and duty of the government, and in which every species of ignorance and barbarism is generally exploded. Long may you live as ornaments of such an age and of such a country, the delight and the asylum of the human
race to which nothing can more contribute than the care, industry, and zeal with which you have pursued your studies, and for which the trustees have just now awarded premiums to those who have excelled; rewards intended rather to excite emulation, than to convey censure on those who do not receive them, since it is not doubted but such as may have now fallen short in this respect, will soon, by superior diligence, become more successful candidates for equally flattering distinction in future.
A gentleman is arrived in town from Lexington in Kentucky, which place he left the 1st of May. He informs that the projected expedition under Gen. Clark is totally broken up; the Indians, we learn continue their depredations.
Accounts are received that a vessel arrived at Antigua, twenty three days since, in 34 days from England, & brought intelligence that the Islands of Guernsey & Jersey were taken by the French.
From the Royal Danish American Gazette.
CHRISTIANSTAD, (St. Croix) April 26.
On Thursday last came to anchor here, the English frigate Rose, of 28 guns, Captain Scott. On the next day, the Quebec frigate of 36 guns, Capt. Rogers, and Bull Dog sloop of War, Capt. Browne, appeared off this harbour—captains Scott and Rogers came on shore. It is said these ships are in pursuit of 3 French vessels, that had made their escape from Guadeloupe with an immense treasure, after the surrender of that island: which we learn for certain took place on Sunday last. Morne Palaise was carried by storm. We hear that the English lost several hundred of their troops at the reduction of this island; at Point Petre, the Frenchmen had struck their colours, and the English troops had formed themselves in order to enter, and take possession, when the French opened their batteries again upon them, and killed upwards of 200 men. The seamen enraged at this, rushed on with great impetuosity, and immediately stormed the garrison, which they carried with little or no loss. Upwards of 150 Frenchmen were put to the sword.
The Rose got under way yesterday about noon. Captains Rogers and Scott embarked in the evening. These ships of war were seen this morning stretching to the N.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, May 17.
They write from Montreal, April 21, that an alarming fire broke out in that town on the 18th ult. in a distillery, which consumed it, and the house and corn mill of Mr. Levy—loss, estimated from 10 to 12,000l.
At the Connecticut annual general election in Hartford, on Thursday, last week, Samuel Huntington, Esq. was chosen Governor, Oliver Wolcott, Esq. Lieutenant Governor, and David Dagget, Speaker of the House.
Off the banks of Newfoundland, captain Swaine spoke a cartel, with 400 prisoners from Martinico bound to St. Maloes. By Captain Smith of the brig Nancy, in 18 days from Jeremie, we have information that we believe authentic—That a packet had arrived at Barbadoes in 18 days from England, bearing orders for calling in all privateers, and restoring all American vessels and cargoes. All British ports are opened, and French ports all declared to be in a state of siege. On the arrival of these orders, a British frigate was sent to blockade Aux-Cayes. This news was received at the Leeward before the Captain failed. He saw this intelligence in the Jamaica papers—and he also saw London papers brought by the packet.
From the Bermuda Gazette of the 3d inst.
“On Monday arrived here the sloop Independence, Thomas Young, master, from Philadelphia. What her real business here is, we do not pretend to know; but she is said to belong to Mr. Fitzsimmons, a member of Congress, who by his influence obtained permission to let her come here to take away any American seamen that may wish to return to America, who belonged to any of the condemned vessels, &c. &c. The opinion on the Continent was that a thousand or two of them were here starving and without friends; but the fact is, that only two or three real American vessels have been condemned here, and the crews have not been obliged to wait a week after, as there are continually American or British vessels sailing out from hence to the Continent or the West Indies, none of which refuse them a passage. This sloop brought no cargo—At the time she left Philadelphia,
the embargo continued, and was to be for 40 days from the 26th of March.—This is evidently to serve the cause of the French regicide slaughterers, but we hope they will meet with a disappointment.—Many British vessels are in the American ports, and the rudders unhung, to prevent their escaping.
“We are informed that all the money belonging to the British subjects in the American funds, is seized upon by Congress, as a security for the pretended depredations committed by the English privateers; and we have a Philadelphia paper of April 5th which contains a debate in Congress on a proposition to confiscate all debts due to British in America, for the same reason. As these are acts of injustice, there can be but little doubt that they will be adopted.
“We learn, that Mr. Jefferson is sent to the Court of Great Britain, with dispatches from Congress, to demand restitution for all the property seized by the British privateers.
“From the present proceedings of the Congress, it appears to us, that the Americans are likely to make leeway soon; an embargo (or total stoppage to their trade) on all their merchantmen; taxes to be levied for building fortifications, light-houses, raising an army of foot and horse for defence, and another to go against the Indians, and finally, to build a navy, will make them feel themselves in a manner they have not been used to; added to these, where are their resources without trade or without allies, for their great and good friends cannot assist them!
“The Indians have lately been very troublesome on the back settlements of America, murdering many of the inhabitants.”
BOSTON, May 13.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, dated February 11.
“The bells of this town are now ringing to celebrate the capture of seven sail of French West Indiamen brought in here by two only of our privateers—they could have taken two others, but from a deficiency of hands to put on board them.
“Five of the above ships are from St. Domingo, they are all fine vessels, and richly laden.”
Extract of a letter from London, received in the last vessel.
“The campaign is opened; there is every reason to suppose it will be a very bloody one. The French will give a good account of themselves. General O'Hara is a prisoner at Paris. The English have offered 2000 French privates for his ransom; but the French reply, “we have plenty of men already.”
Arrived schooner Hawke, Capt. Clapp, in two days from Tobago, via St. Eustatia. Left at Tobago, schooner Phoenix, Dighton, of Kennebec, to sail in 8 days for Boston; brig Nancy, Orne, from Newbury port, lost her deck load and one anchor, on the main; brig Dilpatch, Briard, Portsmouth, (N. H.) to sail in 5 days; brig Nautilus, Hooker, do. Sally, Pinney, Boston; sloop Coffin, New-York; barque Hope, Bairbridge, of Philadelphia; brig Industry, Waite, of Portland. Spoke a schooner of Salem, from Calcutta, bound into St. Eustatia, for provisions, 90 days passage. The master informed Capt. Clapp, that the ship Cleopatra, was lost on the coast of Bangau, and the crew, except the Doctor, Carpenter, and two Seamen, perished; and that a ship from Boston, a whaleman, Rich, Master, was seized, and the cargo condemned for English property, and Capt. Rich is in confinement. Capt. C. afterwards saw the above schooner boarded by a privateer, in whose company he left her.
Capt. C. spoke several vessels on his passage, which had been carried into Montserrat, and other English islands, and acquitted without even examining their papers; and many that had been libelled, had recovered damages.
HALIFAX, April 29.
On Saturday arrived here the Portland Packet, Capt. James, in 38 days from Falmouth, with the February and March mails; our intelligence from home is now to the 15th ult. but nothing important has occurred.
BARBADOES, April 8.
We learn by way of Antigua, that some French demerits at St. Thomas's, had fitted out 4 brigs, and sailed from that island for the purpose of plundering and burning the town of Tortola, but Admiral Jervis, being apprised of their intention, dispatched
the Rose frigate to intercept them, which she did, took one and dispersed the rest.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
 Ship Juliana, Ingraham, Charleston 11  Brig Swallow, Read, Antigua, 22  Molly, Wills, St. Croix 14  Sch'r. Magdalen, Bells, St. Thomas's 20  Andrew, Norton, Jamaica 30  Stock, Adams, Newbury-Port 9  Bell, Britts, North-Carolina 8  Sloop Ulabia, Wheeler, ditto 30  Rooby, Davidson, New-York 2  Fanny, Gilbert, New-London 4  Independence, Young, Bermuda 9 
It is reported that there is a vessel arrived in the river from Oporto, which brings an account that the negotiations between the Portuguese and the Algerines for the renewal of the Truce between those powers, is broken off, and that the truce is not to be renewed.
Authentic list of LIBELLED vessels now in the harbor of St. George's (Bermuda) handed by Mr. Meigs, who sailed from thence on the 5th inst.
 Brig Columbia, Barnard, of Hudson;  sloop Betley, Hathaway, of Dighton;  brig Endeavor, Philips, of Boston;  sloop Ruby, Bradish, of Baltimore;  brig Betsey, Furlong, ditto;  schooner Thetis, Jones, ditto;  sloop Sally, Hayes, of Philadelphia;  brig Jane, Lillebridge, ditto;  sloop Federal, Earl, of Rhode-Island;  schooner Smith, of Boston, from St. Lucia;  schooner Little Cherub, Waite, of Portland—not yet adjudicated. 
Brig Hiram, Stocking, of New-London; schooner Mercy, Patten, of Charleston—condemned.
For St. Croix, The Sloop INDUSTRY,
LLOYD WHARTON, Master.
SHE is intended to sail with the first vessels and can accommodate a few passengers very well. For terms apply to the Captain, or
WHARTON & GREEVES.
May 19.
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Books by auction.
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday next, at four o'clock in the afternoon, at J. Connelly's Auction Store, No. 78, South Front Street, Will be continued the sale of a valuable Collection of BOOKS, Mostly new or in good condition, beginning at No. 157 in the catalogue.
They may be seen any day prior to the sale from 10 till 2 o'clock, at No. 26, Spruce Street, where catalogues may be had and commissions received from any persons who cannot attend the sale.
May 19
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NEW THEATRE.
Mr. FENNELL'S NIGHT.
THIS EVENING,
May 19.
Will be performed,
For the first time here, an Historical Play, called the
Surrender of Calais, OR, GALLIC PATRIOTISM.
Written by George Colman, jun. Esq.
 King Edward, Mr. Moreton  Sir Walter Mauny, Mr. Warrell  Ribemont, Mr. Fennell  La Gloire, Mr. Bates  Eustace de Saint Pierre, Mr. Whitlock  John De Vienne, Mr. Green  Citizens, Messrs. Finch, Francis, & Morris 
 Old Man, Mr. De Moulin  Sergeant, Mr. Wignell  O'Carrol, Mr. Marshall  Crier, Mr. Blissett  John D'Aire, Mr. Cleveland  rit Gallows-maker, Mr. Harwood  2d ditto, Mr. Darley jun. 
 Queen, Mrs. Shaw  Madelon, Mrs. Marshall  Julia, Mrs. Francis 
In Act 2d, a Procession and Solemn Dirge. To which will be added,
A FARCE, in two Acts, called
THE SULTAN;
Or, A Peep into the Seraglio.
On WEDNESDAY, a COMEDY Called NOTORIETY, with a PANTOMIME ENTERTAINMENT, for the Benefit of Mr. CHALMERS.
Mr. BATES's night will be on FRIDAY.

NANKEENS.  Nankeens of Superior Quality, FOR SALE AT No. 40, north Fifth Street. April 21. mw&fif
S H O E S. A quantity of stout well made Men's size SHOES, adapted for the Southern market; for sale at No. 36, North Third street. May 6 mw&fif
Lately Published. SOLD BY Thomas Dobson, No. 41, SOUTH SECOND-STREET:
THE History of New-Hampshire, from the Discovery of the River Piscataqua—by Jeremiah Belknap, D. D. 3 Vols. Price in Boards, 4 1/2 Dollars.
The Forster, an American Fable, being a Sequel to the History of John Bull the Clothier. Price, 75 Cents.
A Discourse, intended to commemorate the Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus; delivered at the request of the Historical Society in Massachusetts, October 23d, 1792, being the completion of the Third Century, since that memorable event. To which are added, Four Dissertations, connected with the subject—By the same author. Price, 50 Cents. March 17. tuth&fiv
A New Novel. To the LADIES of Philadelphia. This Day is Published by MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market Street, Price, bound, five-eighths of a dollar, sewed in marbled paper, half a dollar.
Charlotte, a tale of Truth, IN TWO VOLUMES. By Mrs. ROWSON, of the New Theatre, Philadelphia, Author of Victoria, the Inquisitor, the Pille de Chambre, &c.
Of Charlotte, the Reviewers have given the following character. IT may be a Tale of Truth, for it is not unnatural, and it is a tale of real distress.—Charlotte, by the artifice of a teacher, recommended to a school, from humanity rather than a conviction of her integrity, or the regularity of her former conduct, is enticed from her governess, and accompanied a young officer to America.—The marriage ceremony, if not forgotten, is postponed, and Charlotte dies a martyr to the inconstancy of the over, and treachery of his friend.—The situations are artless and affecting—the descriptions natural and pathetic; we should see for Charlotte if such a person ever existed, who for one or for scarcely, perhaps, deserved so severe a punishment. If it is a fiction, poetic justice is not, we think, properly distributed.
Said Carey has just published, A 2 sheet map of Kentucky compiled by Elihu Barker, price one dollar and two thirds.
War Atlas, containing maps of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the United Provinces, the Netherlands, and the West Indies. Price two dollars.
Map of New Jersey—Half a dollar. Maps of Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia—Price three eighths of a dollar each.
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Concluding Sales. THE Subscriber having entered into partnership with Mr. John Bartholomew in the business of Sugar Refining, will dispose of the
Remaining Stock on hand CONSISTING OF Silver, Plated, & Japan Wares, Plated Coach & Saddle Furniture, &c. &c. By Wholesale at Prime Cost for Cash.
John Dorsey, No. 22, North 3d street. April 1. tuth&fiv
MADEIRA, } SHERRY, } PORT, } LISBON, & } TENERIFFE } Old Jamaica Spirit, Antigua and West India Rum. Coniac, French and Peach Brandies Claret and Port Wine of a superior quality in cases. Wine Cyder and Vinegar, in pipes and hds. Corks in Bales, Havannah Segars in Boxes. Philadelphia Porter, in Casks and Bottles. London do. in do. do. Philadelphia Ale and Beer in do. do. London do. in do. do. and Cyder in barrels and bottles, prepared for exportation or immediate use.
FOR SALE BY Benjamin W. Morris, The corner of Dock and Pear streets, Where he has provided suitable stores and vaults, for the reception of
W I N E S, &c. Which he proposes to store or dispose of on commission. Captains of vessels and others supplied with any of the above LIQUORS bottled, and sea stores in general at pu. up. May 9 tu&fiv
Benjamin W. Morris, The corner of Dock and Pear streets, Where he has provided suitable stores and vaults, for the reception of
W I N E S, &c. Which he proposes to store or dispose of on commission. Captains of vessels and others supplied with any of the above LIQUORS bottled, and sea stores in general at pu. up. May 9 tu&fiv
W I N E S, &c. Which he proposes to store or dispose of on commission. Captains of vessels and others supplied with any of the above LIQUORS bottled, and sea stores in general at pu. up. May 9 tu&fiv
W I N E S, &c. Which he proposes to store or dispose of on commission. Captains of vessels and others supplied with any of the above LIQUORS bottled, and sea stores in general at pu. up. May 9 tu&fiv
To be Let, For Merchants Compting Houses or Public Offices, Two brick 3 story Houses, HAVING 6 rooms in each, with fire places beside garrets, situate on the south westerly side of Dock Street, between Pear and Walnut streets. Enquire of BENJAMIN W. MORRIS. April 17. tuth&fiv
ADVERTISEMENT. OF the money robbed from the mail near Baltimore, by Doctor Gant, 110 dollars were afterwards sent by an unknown hand, to the Postmaster at Baltimore, who transmitted the same to the General Post Office. The sufferer by that robbery are desired to state the amount of their losses respectively, and transmit the same, with the original letters of their correspondents (where recovered) or other evidence thereof to the General Post Office, before the first day of June next, immediately after which a dividend will be made among the claimants. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Post Master General. Gen. Post Office, April 4, 1794 law&w
To the Electors of the city and county of Philadelphia. GENTLEMEN, THIS being the last year of the present Sheriff's time in office. I take the liberty to offer myself a Candidate, and solicit your votes and interests in my favor, to place me on the return at the next general Election, as his successor for said office; in doing which, you will confer an obligation that will be gratefully remembered, by Your most obedient, and humble servant, JOHN BAKER. May 3. estf.
Just Imported, In the ship Abigail, Captain Horton, from St Petersburg in Russia, and now landing at Russell's wharf, HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, And for sale at the stores of the subscriber in Walnut street, No. 22. John Donaldson. April 4. diw w&fiv
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY THOMAS DOBSON, No. 41, South Second Street, Extract of a letter from a gentleman in America to a friend in England, on the Subject of Emigration—price 1 3/8th of a dollar. Ecclesiastical Establishments detrimental to a State. Price 1 8th of a Dollar. April 22. mw&fiv
JUST PUBLISHED, BY THOMAS DOBSON, Bookseller, at the Stone House in Second street, Philadelphia, VOLUME XI OF ENCYCLOPEDIA, OR A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature, ON a plan entirely new; by which the different sciences and arts are digested into the form of distinct treatises or systems. This volume contains the articles, medals, medicine, metallurgy, metaphysics, methodists, Mexico, microscope, midwifery, and a great variety of geographical and miscellaneous articles, illustrated with nineteen copperplates. The tables of logarithms, &c. which were deficient in the tenth volume, are subjoined to this.
Eleven volumes of this work are now published, and the XIIth is in some forwardness. On the first of September, 1792, the price of subscription was increased TEN dollars on all sets not taken before that time. The subscription is still open on these terms, and if any copies remain by the first of July next, the price will be raised TEN dollars more, on any copies which may be subscribed for after that period.
As many of the subscribers have taken only two, three or four, &c. volumes, they are earnestly requested to take up and pay for the remaining volumes, as it becomes difficult to complete the sets, and the publisher does not hold himself bound to make up any sets after the first day of July next. April 22. m&th&w
Just Imported, In the ship Edward, Capt. Crandon, from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz. HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. diw&fiv
Just Imported, In the ship Edward, Capt. Crandon, from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz. HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. diw&fiv
Just Imported, In the ship Edward, Capt. Crandon, from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz. HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. diw&fiv
Just Imported, In the ship Edward, Capt. Crandon, from St. Petersburg in Russia, And now landing at South-street Wharf, viz. HEMP, BAR IRON, RUSSIA SHEETING, RAVEN'S DUCK, RUSSIA DUCK, HOG'S BRISTLES. AND FOR SALE BY John Donaldson, No. 22, Walnut-street. March 4, 1794. diw&fiv
The Public are cautioned to beware of counterfeit Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States, and Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America, several of which have appeared in circulation within a few days past; they are a good general imitation of the genuine Bills, but may be distinguished by the following M A R K S.
Five Dollar Bills of the Bank of the United States. ALL that have appeared have the letter F. for their Alphabetical Mark. The Texture of the Paper is thicker and whiter and it takes the ink more freely than the genuine paper. The O. in the word Company is smaller than the M. and other letters of that word, so that a line extended from the top of the O, to touch the top of the M. would extend considerably above the range of the whole word. In the word United the letters are narrower and closer together than the rest of the bill. The i and f in the word promise are not parallel, the i inclining much more forward than the f. The engraving is badly executed, the strokes of all the Letters are stronger and the device in the margin particularly is much coarser and appears darker than in the true bills. Some of the counterfeits bear date in 1791—Whereas the Bank was not in operation till December, and no five dollar bills were issued in that year. Twenty Dollar Bills of the Bank of North America. ALL that have appeared have the letter B. for their alphabetical mark. They are printed on a paper nearly similar to that of the counterfeit Five Dollar Notes above described; the engraving is better executed, and they approach nearer to the appearance of the genuine bills. The fine ruled lines through the word Twenty, in the body of the bill, are in number thirteen in the genuine bills, and but twelve in the counterfeits. The word Company is much like the same word in the Five Dollar Bills as described above, the o being less than the m, and others following. There is no stroke to the t in the word North whereas in the genuine bills the stroke is well defined. The letters ent in the word Twenty, to the left hand at the bottom, do not come down to the line, but are so cut as to give an irregular appearance to the word, the Tw and the y going below them. The signature J. Nixon, has the appearance of being written with lamb-black and oil, and differs from other inks used in printing the bills and the cashier's signature. It is supposed these forgeries were committed in some of the Southern States, as all the counterfeits that have appeared, have come from thence, and two persons have been apprehended in Virginia, on suspicion of being the author of them.
The reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid to any Person or Persons who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the several offenders of the following descriptions or any of them, viz. The person or persons, who manufactured the paper on which the Bills are printed. The person or persons, who engraved the plates. The printer or printers, of the bills. Every person who has acted as a principal in any other way, in the counterfeiting and uttering the said bills. Philadelphia, March 28, 1794 April 22, 1794.
Other counterfeit bills of the Bank of the United States have appeared in circulation. The denomination is of TWENTY DOLLARS, and the alphabetical mark is the letter B. They may be distinguished from the genuine by the following MARKS: The paper of the counterfeits is of a more tender texture and glossier surface than the genuine, and there is no water mark in them. The letter C. in the word Cashier, in the true bills is strongly marked, whereas in the counterfeits, the whole letter is a fine hair stroke, evidently in an unfinished state. The letter a in the word demand, is badly formed and the whole word ill done, and there is no comma at the end of it, as there is in the genuine bills. The marginal device, is much darker in the false, than in the genuine bills owing to the shade strokes being coarser, much nearer together, and consequently much more numerous. This difference strikes the eye at first view.
The same reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, will be paid for apprehending, & prosecuting to conviction the several above described Offenders in respect to this, as to the last described bills. THOMAS WILLING, President of the Bank United States. JOHN NIXON, President of the Bank of North America. By order of the Committees of the respective Boards.
TO BE SOLD, A large elegant House, and Lot of Ground, IN an eligible situation,—also a Country Seat within 6 miles of the City, with 9 acres of land, or 42 acres of land and meadow, the House is not exceeded by many in the vicinity of the city, in size, or convenience. For particulars apply to the printer. m&th&f
Beef, Pork, and Butter. BEEF, prime and cargo of good quality PORK, prime and cargo of do. BURLINGTON PORK BUTTER, in firkins
ALSO, A CARGO OF MAHOGANY, Landing at John West's Lumber Yard, near Pool's Bridge, from on board the Fair American, from the Bay of Honduras, and 3000 bushels of Good Wheat,
FOR SALE BY JOHN SKYRIN, No. 35, No. Water Street. May 15. diw
Just Published, A one handsome volume, 12mo. Price 55 AND FOR SALE BY JOHN ORMROD, At Franklin's Head, No. 41, Chestnut Street,
AN ESSAY ON THE Natural Equality of Men, On the Rights that result from it, and on the Duties which it imposes. To which a MEDAL was adjudged, by the Teylerian Society at Haarlem. Corrected and Enlarged. By WILLIAM LAWRENCE BROWN, D. D. Professor of Moral Philosophy, and the Law of Nature, and of Ecclesiastical History; and Minister of the English Church at Utrecht. Aliquid semper ad communem utilitatem afferendum. Cicero.
The First American Edition. THE grand principle of Equality, if rightly understood, is the only basis on which universal justice, sacred order, and perfect freedom, can be firmly built, and permanently secured. The view of it exhibited in this essay, at the same time that it represses the insolence of office, the tyranny of pride, and the outrages of oppression; confirms, in the most forcible manner, the necessity of subordination, and the just demands of lawful authority. So far indeed, from loosening the bands of society, that it maintains inviolate, every natural and every civil distinction, draws more closely every social tie, unites in one harmonious and justly proportioned system, and brings men together on the even ground of the inherent rights of human nature, of reciprocal obligation, and of a common relation to the community. March 18. tuth
STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA. In the House of Representatives, December 24th, 1793.
WHEREAS the Commissioners of public Accounts, have reported, that they cannot proceed to the investigation of the Treasury Accounts, respecting special Indents, without knowing the outstanding amount thereof in circulation:—Therefore,
Resolved, That all holders of special Indents be directed, and require, on or before the first day of November next, to deliver the special Indents in their possession to one or other of the Commissioners of the Treasury, who are to give receipts for the same, and to report to the Commissioners on public accounts, on or before the tenth day of November next, the amount by them respectively received, and also to the Legislature, at their meeting in November next, and that all special Indents not rendered into the Treasury as above, on or before the first day of November next, shall be, and the same are hereby barred.
Resolved, That public notice of this resolution be given in the several Gazettes in this State, once every three weeks, until the first day of November next. And that the Delegates of this State in the Congress of the United States, be requested to cause this resolution to be published in one or more papers in the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, and that provision will be made for the expenses attending such publication.
Ordered, That the resolution be sent to the Senate for their concurrence. By order of the House, JOHN SANFORD DART, C. H. R. In the SENATE, December 21st, 1793.
Resolved, That this House do concur with the House of Representatives in the foregoing resolutions. Ordered, That the resolutions be sent to the House of Representatives. By order of the Senate, FELIX WARLEY, Clerk. ewtNov.
Stock Brokers Office, No. 16, Wall-street, New-York. THE Subscriber intending to confine himself entirely to the PURCHASE & SALE of STOCKS on COMMISSION, begs leave to offer his services to his friends and others, in the line of a Stock Broker. Those who may please to favor him with their business, may depend upon having it transacted with the utmost fidelity and dispatch. Orders from Philadelphia, Boston, or any other part of the United States, will be briskly attended to. LEONARD BLECKER. m&th&f
PHILADELPHIA: PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, No 3 South Fourth-Street.