Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-08-08 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1221.]
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
For HAMBURGH,
THE SHIP JO H N,
ROBERT JACKSON, Master, To sail in fifteen days, HAVING two-thirds of her cargo engaged and ready to go on board. For freight or passage apply to the master on board at Waln's wharf, or to John Donaldson, No. 24 Walnut-Street.
July 27.
For Madeira,
THE BRIG PATTY,
JAMES WICKHAM, Master, Expected to sail in all next week, WILL take a few barrels on freight. Apply to the master on board at Stamer's wharf, or to John Donaldson, No. 25 Walnut-Street.
aug. 6
Sales of India Goods.
The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, CONSISTING OF Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE A variety fine worked and plain Muslins, Doreas, &c. Also, A Quantity of Excellent Sugar, In boxes and bags—and BLACK PEPPER, For Sale by Willings & Francis, No. 21 Penn Street.
June 8
ELEPHANT.
This Animal is to be seen in High-Street, between the Tenth and the Eleventh-Street. HE will positively leave Philadelphia the tenth of September, for Baltimore, in his way to Charleston, where he will win. ADMITTANCE Half a Dollar—quarter of a Dollar for Children. The PANORAMA, or the VIEW of the CITIES of LONDON and WESTMINSTER, Is to be open till the 10th of September, and the subject will then be removed to Baltimore with the ELEPHANT. ADMITTANCE for the PANORAMA, One quarter of a Dollar.
August 3.
A well-finished, commodious HOUSE
For Sale, and immediate possession given, SITUATE on the north side of Spruce-Street, No. 111, between Fourth and Fifth Streets. The house, piazza and back buildings are three stories in height, and perfectly well adapted for the accommodation of a large family, as they contain twelve good rooms, exclusive of two enclosed garrets. In the yard, which is neatly paved, there are two pumps; one in a rain cistern, the other of as good water as any in the city. The cellars are dry and large. The terms of payment will be easy: a great part of the purchase-money in all probability may lay for years on interest. Apply at No. 109, next door eastward.
July 30
Philadelphia, West-Chester, Strasburg, Lancaster, York and Frederick-town STAGES.
THE proprietors of the above Stages, return their best thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the encouragement received in this line of business, and beg leave to inform the public, that they are determined to run their stages through from Philadelphia to Lancaster in one day, commencing on Tuesday, the 14th July instant, in the following manner,—viz. A Stage will set out on that day at 4 o'clock in the morning, from the house of George Weed, Market-Street, Philadelphia, and run by the way of Welchesester and Strasburg, arrive in Lancaster the same evening, on Friday morning run to Wright's ferry and exchange passengers with the York and Frederick-town Stage, return and arrive in Philadelphia on Saturday, and on Monday morning following, at 4 o'clock, said stage will set out from the said George Weed's, Philadelphia, and arrive at Lancaster the same evening, on Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock will set out from the house of Mrs. Edwards, Lancaster, and arrive in Philadelphia the same evening, and will commence again on Thursday morning following, and continue every week. The price for each passenger from Philadelphia to Lancaster is three dollars and a half, to York, four dollars and three quarters, to Frederick town eight dollars, the like sums for 150 weight baggage, with the usual allowance of 14 lb. gratis to each passenger, and 5 pence a mile for all way passengers.
John Reilly, George Weed.
Insurance comp. of the state of Pennsylvania.
The Directors have declared a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share of the capital of said company, for the last six months which will be paid to the stockholders or their legal representatives on every day after the 10th instant.
S. W. Fisher, Secretary.
August 1.
UNITED STATES, PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT, } Sci.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT pursuant to a Writ to me directed, from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District,
Will be exposed to Sale,
at the Custom-House, on Monday, the 15th day of August, 3 Bags of COFFEE 1 Bbl. SUGAR 1 Half do. do. 2 Do. do. TAMARINDS 3 Kegs do. 2 Bags of Sugar and 3 Do. Coffee The same having been libelled against, prosecuted, and condemned as forfeited, in the said court.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
Marshal's Office, 30th July, 1796.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,
THE Schooner ANGELICA,
ONE hundred and twenty tons burthen—six months old, a staunch, faithfully-built, fast-sailing vessel, handsomely finished off, and well found in every particular. For terms apply to B. RHODES, On board said Schooner, lying at Bickley and Bohlen's wharf, the first above Market-Street.
WHERE THERE ARE FOR SALE, A few half-bbls. Prime Mefs Beef.
July 24
Jamaica Spirits.
JUST arrived, and will be landed on Tuesday next, at Stamer's wharf, a few puncheons high proof Jamaica Spirits.
Who offers for Sale or Charter, The Brig M A R I,
BURTHEN about 800 barrels, 10 months old and well found.
For Sale, Or for Charter to the West-Indies, THE SHIP CERES,
Philadelphia Built, OF Live Oak and Red Cedar, burthen about 3500 barrels, now discharging at Latimer's wharf. This vessel is in excellent repair, well found and will bear a thorough examination, and as soon as discharged will be ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to John Vaughan.
July 28
For JEREMIE, The Schooner Hope, AND
Brig Betsey. THEY are fast-sailing vessels, and have elegant accommodations. For passage only, apply to Richard & James Potter, No. 8 north Front-Street.
aug. 5
For Sale or Charter, THE SNOW BOSTON,
BURTHEN about 2000 Bbls. of flour—she may be sent to sea at a small expence, her fails and rigging being in very good order—apply to James Campbell, or George Latimer.
April 29.
Just Arrived,
In the ship Molly, John Fitt, Master, from Liverpool, 5000 Bushels Best fine stowed SALT, 500 Bushels HOUSE COAL, And 118 Crates of QUEENS WARE assorted, FOR SALE BY Philip Nicklin & Co.
N. B. THE SAID Ship MOLLY, IS FOR SALE OR CHARTER, she is 6 years old, Philadelphia built, of white oak, was well salted and carries about 4200 barrels of Flour. For terms apply as above.
July 23
This Day commenced Landing,
At N. 111 in wharf, the cargo of the Brig Lucy and Sloop St. Jago, from St. Jago de Cuba—consisting of White and Brown Box SUGAR. MOLASSES, of an excellent quality. COFFEE. HIDES and HONEY. Also, For Sale or Charter. The brig LUCY, A stout, strong vessel, will carry about 1200 barrels, and may go to sea with a very small expence. The above will be sold for cash or approved notes. Samuel Emery, No. 64, South Second-Street.
July 27, 1796.
Landing
From on board the Nancy, William Belcher, master, from Bourdeaux, a cargo, consisting of—360 Hhds. CHOICE CLARET, 232 Casks of 24 bottles each CLARET, 236 do. of 24 do. WHITE WINE, BRANDY, SWEET OIL, and 1 TRUNK of RIBBONS, For Sale by F. Coppinger.
July 23.
For Sale,
A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut Street, between Front and Second Streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business. Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH.
April 21.
Wm. HOLDERNESS,
No. 76 High Street,
HAS received, by the latest arrivals from Europe and the East Indies, a well selected assortment of Silk, Linen, and Woolen Goods, and Haberdashery Goods; which he will sell, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms; AMONGST WHICH ARE, Some fine India muslins embroidered with gold and silver Superfine Book, Jacquet, and Mouselin ditto Do do do do Handkerchiefs Some extra black tatties, lute strings and colored Perfians Bandano Handkerchiefs Long and short Nankeens English Mantuas of the first quality Damask table linen and napkins, very fine Silk Hosiery, an elegant assortment Thead and cotton do. Umbrellas—green silk, oil'd do. and do. cloth French cambrics, very fine Irish Linens, do. &c. &c. June 14
Just Arrived
In the brig Betsey, from Jeremie, and for sale by the subscribers. Forty thousand wt. of very prime Coffee in hogheads and bags And, in the Schooner Hope, from New Orleans, BEEF COTTON HIDES and LOGWOOD. A liberal credit will be given for Approved Notes. Richard and James Potter.
July 27.
Just Arrived,
In the Snow Boston, James Kirkpatrick, master from Liverpool, 5000 Bushels SALT; 100 Crates QUEENS WARE; and An Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY; FOR SALE On board, at Pine-Street wharf. Apply to James Campbell, or George Latimer.
April 29.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796; laying duties on Carriages, for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose.—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following, to wit:
For and upon every Coach, 15 dols. upon every Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 10 dols. upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols. upon every Coach, 6 dols. upon other Carriages, having paned work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols. upon four wheel carriages, having framed posts and tops with steel springs, 6 dols. upon four wheel top Carriages, with wooden or iron springs or jacks, 3 dols. upon carriages with tops, 3 dols. upon chaises with tops, 3 dols. upon chairs with tops, 3 dols. upon sulkeys with tops, 3 dols. upon other two wheel top carriages, 3 dols. upon two wheel carriages, with steel or iron springs, 3 dols. For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols. upon every four wheel carriage, having framed posts and tops, and rolling upon wooden springs, 2 dols.
The Collectors of the Revenue of the first survey of the District of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 20th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on Carriages, at No. 117, in Race or Sassafras Street, in the City of Philadelphia, at the house of Daniel S. Clair, Esq. in the County of Montgomery; and at the house of Abraham Du Bois, Esq. in the County of Berks; at which all persons possessed of such Carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given,
TO all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licences will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of Wines, in a less quantity, or in less quantities than 30 gallons—and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing Spirituous liquors in less quantities than 30 gallons, at the same time and at the same places, by the officers legally authorized to grant such licences.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection, at Philadelphia, 21st July, 1796.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
WAS STOLEN, last evening, from the pasture of the subscriber, a black Rockingham GELDING, 15 hands high, has a star, and some white under his throat, (the part being formerly chafed) has a leather on his neck, the mane on the near side, his foot-locks fretted with a clog, and is a horse of much bone and size. Whoever secures him with the thief, shall have the above reward, or for the Horse alone a very generous compensation. JOHN LAWRENCE.
July 7
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT application will be made for the renewal of the following certificates, issued by Joseph Nourie, Register of the Treasury, in the name of Roger Griswold, Esq. of Norwich, Connecticut— 1 certificate, six per cent domestic stock, No. 13,907—dated the 17th December, 1795, bearing interest from the first day of January, 1791, for 1,597 65-100 dollars 1 ditto, three per cent. domestic stock, No. 10,682—dated December 16, 1795, bearing interest from the first day of January, 1791, for 994 30-100 dollars. 1 ditto, deferred stock, No. 9,166—dated the 17th December, 1795, bearing interest from the first January, 1801, for 798 83-100 dollars. Said certificates are supposed to have been lost or stolen in this city some time in December or January last.
JOSEPH THOMAS, No. 59, North Front-Street. Philadelphia, July 21, 1796.
A Country Seat to be sold
ABOUT seven acres and a half of land near the three mile stone on the road leading to Gray's Gardens and extending with gentle declivity from the said road to the river Schuylkill—on which are erected, a convenient frame house suitable for a tenant, a frame barn and stable, a large Brick House forty-eight feet front, two stories high, a very elegant piazza fronting the river, the whole breadth of the house supported with turned pillars, floored with cedar plank, commanding an extensive and picturesque view of the Middle Bridge, Gray's Gardens, the Seat of Wm. Hamilton, Esq. the Turnpike Road and Canal. The improvements are all new—and the ground conveniently divided and inclosed by new cedar fences. For terms apply as No. 151 Market-Street.
July 27
FOR SALE,
WINE, London particular Madeira, 4 years old, in pipes and hogheads Claret, genuine old, in cases Gin, in pipes, from Holland Earthen Ware, in crates Basket Salt, in hogheads Shot, Nos. 6, 7, 1 and 9 Bar Lead, Red and white dry lead Steel, German and Russian, in barrels Anchors, cables, junk, bunting, tarpaulin canvas, Tin plates—An invoice Stationary. by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. July 29
UNITED STATES, PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT, } Sci.
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED STATES, By WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal of the Pennsylvania District.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States, at the first session of the fourth Congress, to wit, on the twentieth day of May last past, passed an act, to repeal so much of an act, intitled "an act to establish the judicial courts of the United States", as directs that alternate sessions of the Circuit Court for the District of Pennsylvania, shall be held at Yorktown; and for other purposes, in the following words, to wit:
"Fourth Congress of the United States At the first session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the seventh of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five. An Act to repeal so much of an act, intitled "an act to establish the judicial courts of the United States", as directs that alternate sessions of the said circuit court for the district of Pennsylvania shall be held at Yorktown; and for other purposes.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That so much of the fifth section of the act, intitled "an act to establish the judicial courts of the United States", as directs that alternate sessions of the circuit court for the district of Pennsylvania shall be held at Yorktown, be, and the same is hereby repealed; and that all the sessions of the said circuit court shall, from and after the passing of this act, be held at the city of Philadelphia, excepting only, when at any session of the said court, the judges thereof shall direct the next session to be held at Yorktown; which they are hereby authorized and empowered to do, whenever it shall appear to them to be necessary.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all such process of the said court, as may have issued before the passing of this act, and all recognizances returnable, and all furs and other proceedings that were continued to the said circuit court for the district of Pennsylvania, on the eleventh of October next, in Yorktown, shall now be returned, and held continued, to the same court, on the same day, at Philadelphia. And to the end that jurors, witnesses, and all others concerned, may have notice of the alteration hereby made, the Marshal of the said district is hereby required to make the same known, by proclamation, on or before the first day of August next.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. SAMUEL LIVERMORE, President of the Senate, pro tempore. Approved, May the twelfth, 1796. GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls, in the Office of the Department of State, TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
I DO HEREBY MAKE KNOWN, that all such process of the said court as has, or may be issued, and all recognizances returnable at Yorktown aforesaid, on the eleventh day of October next, will be returned to the Circuit of the United States, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, on Tuesday, the eleventh day of October next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. And that all furs and other proceedings that were continued to the said court at Yorktown, will be held and continued at the said Circuit Court, at Philadelphia, on the same Eleventh day of October next, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice, and give their attendance thereat. GIVEN under my hand, at my office, in the District of Pennsylvania, the twenty-seventh day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, and of our Independence the twenty-first.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. July 27
Ashton and James Humphreys, CONVEYANCERS,
HAVE removed their office to No. 61, Walnut-Street, next door but two to the corner of Dock-Street, where all INSTRUMENTS IN WRITING are drawn at a moderate charge, with care, accuracy and dispatch. They likewise buy and sell Real Estates upon commissions, and procure Money upon Loan on good security. The business of an ATTORNEY AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC is also transacted at the said office as usual by ASHTON HUMPHREYS. N.B. Good Notes discounted. July 5.
Prime RICE.
One Hundred Tierces of Prime Rice, Just arrived in the brig Welcome Return, from Savannah, for sale by FOOTMAN & CO. Aug. 6
Washington Canal Lottery, NO. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Number, Amount. Includes prizes of 20,000 dollars, 10,000 dollars, 5,000 dollars, etc.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOILEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11.

From the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.
[We ever feel happy in announcing the progress of the arts, sciences, mechanics and general prosperity of our country; and we think the public will receive equal happiness in reading the following]
ACADEMY OF ARTS, &c.
AT a meeting of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, May 26, 1795.
Voted, That there be a committee appointed in the three southern counties, the three western counties, the five eastern counties, and the four middle counties, to enquire into the state of new arts and manufactures, which have been introduced, the time of the introduction of each, and the means which may be had for the improvement of the same; the above committees to make an annual report to the Academy at their meeting.
In consequence of the above vote, a communication was presented to the Academy at their meeting in May 1796, by the Rev. Perez Forbes, L. L. D. one of the committee; when it was
Voted, That the Rev. Doctor Forbes, be requested to prepare a copy of his report on the state of new arts, for the press, and that it be published.
BENJAMIN DEARBORN, Rec. Sec'y. The following, just received, is the report referred to in the above vote.
SIR, DISAPPOINTED in my expectation of assistance from either of the gentlemen appointed as a committee with me, to enquire into the state of new arts and manufactures, which have been introduced in the southern counties, I have presumed alone to exhibit the following account as the best, which time and my opportunity for enquiry would allow.
Since the American revolution, there has been in this part of the country, not only a very great increase of former manufactures, but several new ones have sprung up. Within the counties of Plymouth and Bristol, there are now in operation, 14 blast, and 6 air furnaces; 20 forges, 7 slitting and rolling-mills, besides a large number of trip-hammer shops, and an almost incredible number of nail shops and others, for common smithery. These furnaces annually produce, from 15 to 1800 tons of iron ware. The forges, on an average, manufacture more than 1000 tons annually, and the slitting and rolling mills, at least 1500 tons. The rolling and slitting of iron may well be considered as one of our new manufactures. There was indeed, upwards of 40 years ago, a slitting mill erected in Milton, and another in Middleborough, but when compared with those of modern improvement, they were imperfect and unproductive. This however, did not fail to excite the jealousy of Britain, and her Parliament soon interdicted this manufacture in America. After this, the first mill of the kind we hear of, was built in Taunton in 1776; this for a considerable time stood alone in New England; and was then the best ever built in America. In the year 1780, another was erected in Bridgewater, and soon after another in Kingston. In the year 1787, the second, and in 1791, the third was built in Taunton. Three others were erected near together in the year 1793, viz. one at Stoughton, one at Plymouth, and the second in Bridgewater. These are all I have heard of within the limits of Massachusetts, and except one, they are all within the limits of the two counties. The various manufactures of these mills, have given rise to many other branches of manufactures among us.
From the annual production of three slitting and rolling mills in Taunton, which is not less than 800 tons of iron, more than one half is again manufactured into hammered cut nails, spades and shovels within that town, i. e. about 50 tons are cut, 330 are hammered into nails, the remainder is wrought into spades and shovels. In the town of Norton, the annual amount of the nail manufacture, is not less than 300 tons. In Attleborough, 100; in Raynham, upwards of 60, and in less quantities in several other towns in the same county. The town of Bridgewater stands next to Taunton in this manufacture, and the first in all others, except mill saws, which are made of superior quality in Easttown. Although a considerable number of rods cut in these mills are annually exported, yet an equal number at least, are imported—so that the full amount of all the rods cut in these mills are manufactured into nails within the limits of the old colony of Plymouth. This manufacture was not an object of any considerable attention until about the year 1785, when the general court laid a duty upon imported nails of every size. This gave newness to the aim, and motion to the hammer, which soon terminated in the complete establishment of the nail manufacture. From 4 or 500 nails indifferently made by one hand, in one day, more than 1000 are now well made in the same time. The iron shovel manufacture began at Bridgewater, in about the year 1785. The moulds were then wrought under hammers. But in 1788, they passed thro' the rolling mill. This improved method was owing to the ingenuity and enterprise of Samuel Leonard, Esq. of Taunton. He rolled the first shovel ever done in America. Since that time, the number annually made in Taunton, has not been less than 200 dozen, and more than twice that number in Bridgewater. This expeditions method of rolling the patterns has reduced the price nearly to one half. Wire drawing, and rolling sheet iron for the tin manufacture, has been successfully practiced in one of the mills in Taunton, but the latter is now an object of more particular attention at the rolling mill in Plymouth. The art of casting cannon, cannon balls, &c. in air furnaces, ought to be ranked among the new and useful arts of our district. The first furnace of this kind was built in Bridgewater soon after the commencement of the war; and when we consider the expense of heating a blast furnace to a sufficient degree for melting iron, and compare it to that of an air furnace, the superior advantage of the latter will appear, especially for casting military stores. Gunsmithery, or the art of making fire-arms, although introduced, was but little practiced in Bridgewater, until after the American war. Since then it has been carried to greater perfection in that town than any other. The first gun, as well as the first scythe ever ma-
nufactured in New England, was made in Bridgewater. From this place, fire-arms are now exported to Europe. The superintendent, as well as some of the principal workmen, now in the armory at Springfield, were original manufacturers from Bridgewater. The art of making steel was introduced in Easttown, by Capt. Eliphalet Leonard, in 1786: It has, since that time, been made there in very considerable quantities, and much cheaper than imported steel. For purposes that require large quantities of hard steel, as in plow shares, horse shoes, &c. it is equal to any imported, but for edged tools in general, it is found to be rather below it.
The manufacture of cut nails began soon after the revolution. The machine which gave it birth, was the invention of Mr. Ezekiel Reed, of Abington. Near the same time, and by the same ingenious mechanic, was made a wool card machine—this gave rise to that manufacture among us. But who was the original inventor of that useful instrument, by which cotton and wool cards are now made cheaper and better in America than in any part of Europe, I shall not determine. It is, however, allowed to be an American invention.
The manufacture of linseed oil first began in Easttown, in 1792, and from an annual stock of about 3000 bushels of seed, there has been annually produced near 5000 gallons of oil. There is an oil mill in Plymouth, and another in Bridgewater. The manufacture of stone ware, of hand bellows, and a little buttons, has lately been introduced in the county of Bristol, in all which the present prospect promises future success. In the towns of Norton and Taunton, there is a manufacture of a kind of earth or ochre, found there, into a pigment of a dark yellow colour. This originated in Norton, in 1776.
But, having enumerated some of the principal manufactures of this part of the country, the question will now arise, how, or in what manner can they be still improved? This already has been attempted, and in some instances happily succeeded by the help of machinery. The machine for making bricks, invented by Dr. Apollos Hinkley of Bridgewater, has well succeeded; from clay crude and unwrought, 1500 bricks have been well moulded in one hour. The machine constructed for the cotton manufacture on the boundary of this district, is, although complex, yet a most capital invention, but policy at present, conceals the annual product of this factory. The machine for cutting and heading nails at the present time, invented by Mr. Caleb Leach, of Plymouth, has been highly commended—But with many it still remains a doubt, whether a machine so complicated, and yet so strong, as would seem necessary to cut and head iron nails, at one operation, will not be, at first so expensive, and afterwards so liable to derangement as greatly to diminish, if not wholly destroy its utility—should this, however, happen, it will be less regretted, as a youth of either sex can with the machinery cut and head at least 5000 in one day.
Want of time obliges me only to mention a new and useful improvement in making window sashes—A discovery by which, in the manufacture of axes, the edge is made thin nearly as a knife, and yet sufficiently strong and durable. A method also of melting iron in an air furnace with one third less fuel than has been usually required. An easy remedy for the complaint which has been made against rolling of shovel patterns, &c. but these with a particular account of the manufactures of snuff, of wooden bellows for blast furnaces and especially of bombs, the annual amount of which, in any town in Bristol county, is more than one thousand dozen; these, with some others which did not occur when I first wrote, may be the subject of some future communication—I am Sir, with friendship and esteem, your most humble servant.
PERES FORBES. BENT DEARBORN, Corref. Secretary
* Mr. Leach was the workman employed to execute in brass, the Planetarium, of an Orrery, the description of which I presented to the American Academy. In a letter which accompanied that description, although an honorable mention was made of him to that society, yet in justice and gratitude to him, I am happy in having this opportunity to bear a still more public attestation to his ingenuity, enterprise and merit; and to acknowledge the essential services rendered by that ingenious workman.
FROM THE SALEM GAZETTE.
WHEN particular and interesting occurrences do not employ our attention, we must take a more free range among writers upon subjects which have been thought useful and instructive, and which are summarily treated. The following state of Europe, as well as of the Ecclesiastical affairs of France, by a late Noble Emigrant, may be acceptable. We shall give the statements in the translation. "In all countries, even among Savages, there is a class of superior influence, the nursery of the government of the State. Such are, among the French, the Nobles. Among the English, the Bar, as connected with Parliament. Among the Dutch, Trade, as connected with riches. The Dutch indeed, and still more the English, have a strange expression, What is he worth? The answer is in pounds sterling: while a man's real worth is in his merit, and not in his money. Among the Spaniards, and in Italy, the Clergy. In Prussia, the Military. In Germany, Nobility, with a Coat of Arms of at least sixty-four quarters. In America, Agriculture. Among Savages, superior strength. Among the Turks, Slaves educated for the purpose of making Statesmen. The following is a short, interesting, and probably authentic account of the late Ecclesiastical state of France. "The Church of France is composed of 18 archbishoprics, in the appointment of the King, as are the 118 bishoprics. The parishes amount to 34,498, and there are 4,644 annexed parishes. The regular clergy consists of 16 chiefs of congregated orders, 1100 abbies and monasteries, comprehending 16 large royal abbies. The King names to 678 of these abbies which are in commendam, and confirms the election of the others. Of religious mendicants there are 1520 convents, divided into 87 monastic provinces; the endowed monasteries and abbies amount to 557, of which 250 are in the royal nomination. The convents of different religious orders, of both sexes, are about 3800. The clergy assemble every five years; the other meetings are extraordinary. According to different calculations which have been made, there are in the kingdom about 366,264 regular and secular clergy, who enjoy a yearly revenue of about 116,216,600 livres (about five millions sterling.)
136 Archbishoprics and Bishoprics. livres 4,909,000 11,850 Canons, 8,209,900 14,000 Singers of the Choirs, 4,100,000 4,000 Children of the Choirs, 800,000 10,000 Chaplain Friars, 800,000 44,000 Curates, Priors Curates, 46,000,000 50,000 Secondary Vicars, 7,000,000 60,000 Ecclesiastics employed in the Seminaries, Colleges, &c. without benefices. 208 Order of Malta, 1,735,000 55,500 Religious of Chief Orders, of Abbeys and Priors. 19,555,600 46,500 Religious Mendicants, of which 24,000 endowed at 250 livres each. 3,600,000 80,000 Nuns. 16,300,000
OF WHICH 16,000 Order of St. Augustin. 12,500 St. Clara. 11,000 Cistercians. 9,500 St. Ursula. 9,000 St. Benedict. 7,000 Visitation. 4,500 St. Dominic. 3,400 Carmelites. 1,500 Fontevrault. 3,900 living on alms. 2,000 of divers inferior orders. And these returns are supposed to be marked at only half their value."
We are to remember that this is upon a population of thirty millions, of which this is but about the 30th part, and that 20 millions of dollars is an inconsiderable part of the wealth of this great nation. But this mighty mass has been destroyed and laid in ruins by the Revolution, and the misery of all attached by their habits to this institution has been rendered certain. To dismember so great a part of any community, especially an active part, must have been attended with great convulsions, not presuming even to imagine the anguish from religious scruples, quite distinct from their poverty, and the public injuries they must sustain. It was an establishment of usurpation, but it was a work of time. The present generation were by national education and laws built upon it, and violence to humanity must have been offered in their immediate destruction.
From the South Carolina State Gazette.
Messrs. PRINTERS.
WHEN the service of the citizens ceases to be the principal concern of the city wardens, and they chuse to frame excuses for their non-attendance, and some few of them chuse rather to stay at home and pay the small fines inflicted on them; instead of meeting each other in consultation concerning the public weal: thus in consequence of their idleness, the citizens are reduced to very great inconveniences.—And it is to be hoped that the citizens at the next general election for wardens will remember the present worthy defaulters, and make choice of such only as will attend to execute with punctuality, the trust reposed in them. There is one entitled to the following remark (viz.) John Johnson, Esq. He is a pattern of rectitude for the example of his hereafter chosen competitors.—There are many very salutary ordinances for the regulation of the city—but what do they avail, if not properly executed.
And shameful to relate, contrary to an ordinance ratified in the city council, 27th Feb. 1796, concerning billiard tables, retailing spirituous liquors, &c. &c. money has been received by men in office, and authority given by the same, to keep a billiard table, and retail spirituous liquors. These are facts, and facts are stubborn things, and very hard to be controverted.
The following interrogatories, by way of short catechism, are submitted to the citizens.
1st. How do the city magistrates keep the Sabbath, or Lord's day, holy?
Answer—By taking a moderate airing, a recreation at cards, or some other agreeable amusement, and sometimes looking thro' their fingers, and winking at all transgressors, especially at negroes and dram shops.
2d. Is not profane swearing and blasphemy heard in our streets both night and day?
3dly. Is not forestalling, extortion, and every kind of iniquity winked at?
4th. Are not all our laws, both to God and man held in universal contempt?
5th. Who are we to thank for the calamitous conflagrations, that have so recently and repeatedly taken place in this Metropolis?
Answer—Our good magistrates, for not suppressing vice and immorality!
6th. The courts of justice stopped for the better accommodation of the magistrates to see the races. At that time of revelling and dissipation, one of the Associate Judges, gracefully galloping up Meeting-street, the better to convince the delighted spectators, that he really is—what you may call the THING. And two of his negroes following his example in defiance of the city laws!
Query—Should not the negroes have a bounty for excelling their masters in every species of vice, &c. &c.
It is earnestly wished these few hints may hereafter be properly attended to, which is the sincere wish of many who are friends to justice, and lovers of their country: Among whom is, Messrs. Printers,
Your constant reader, 2 in the corner.
WINCHESTER, July 29.
Friday last was committed to the prison of this county, Jacob Snyder, charged with the murder of Joshua Strickler, by stabbing him in the belly with a knife, in the county of Hardy.
Philadelphia, August 8.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Newbury-Port, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated August 1, 1796.
"For these three weeks past we have been alarmed with the appearance of a fever something similar to that which was so fatal to the citizens of Philadelphia, though in no one instance can we trace its having been communicated by infection from one person to another; it was confined to a neighbourhood in Water-Street, and it is the generally received opinion that it took its rise from a stench, proceeding from a quantity of the entrails of fish, which were thrown in a dock and laid until they were in a state of putrefaction—five persons died from one family, and four or five others from the neighbouring families; the filth has been removed, and the fever has subsided.
The season to all appearance is equal to any ever known in this part of the Union.
From an English paper.
Smith, Higgins, and Le Maire, the persons implicated in the pop gun plot, are discharged, the attorney general having declined to proceed against them.
Old Bailey, May 11.
Last night the Recorder proceeded to pass sentence upon the persons who have been convicted this session; that of death upon Henry Weston.
Previous to receiving sentence, Weston addressed the court, to which he did not complain of the hardship of his conviction, but declared he had not committed the crime with the smallest intention of doing injury to any one, being fully confident he should have had the power to reinstate the money before it would be called for. He attributed the whole of his misfortunes to the allurements of the gaming table; and solicited the recorder would so far intercede with his Majesty to grant him a little time to make his peace with the Almighty, whom he must have highly offended by the premeditated attempt on his own life.
The Extract of a letter from London, this day published, is from a respectable quarter and deserves attention. It serves to show what dangers our national character has escaped, by the patriotic conduct of the American people. It contains also good news for our suffering merchants.
Extract of a letter from a respectable American in London, to gentleman in this city.
London, May 19, 1799. "Every information from the United States is exceedingly interesting at all times—but in particular so when our national affairs are in so critical a posture as they were at the date of the latest accounts from America. I had occasion to call on Mr. — this morning, and from him received intelligence of so late a date from Philadelphia as the 17th April. Congress were then it seems engaged in debating the resolution laid on the table by Mr. M c Clay. It cannot be, that the House of Representatives would be so mad, as to adopt such a resolution—It is impossible they would expose us to the horrors of war, when we are on the eve of settling all differences with Great Britain amicably.
"The decisions of the Lords of appeal have of late been as favourable as we could expect, they have reversed several sentences of condemnation grounded on the orders of the 6th November 1793, they have determined to restore all property seized and condemned by virtue of those orders if not otherwise liable to condemnation.
"Doctor Nicholl has been named as one, and I hear a Mr. Anfley is the other, of the commissioners under the treaty, on the part of this country. A better or fitter man could not have been selected than the former; and so far as I know, the latter may be an equally suitable man."
CARLISLE, July 27.
Departed this life, on the 5th inst. after a long and lingering illness, which he bore with Christian patience, in the 88th year of his age, Ezekiel Dunning, Esq. He was one of the first settlers in this county, and always maintained a respectable character as a good and useful citizen. He was an affectionate husband, a good neighbor, and an honest man.
This Day is Published, By WILLIAM COBBETT, North Second-street, opposite Christ's Church, The Life and Adventures of PETER PORCUPINE; With a full and exact account of all his authoring transactions in America. By Peter Porcupine himself. Aug. 8. *3t
District of Pennsylvania: to wit: BE it remembered, that on the 5th day of August, in the twentieth year of the independence of the United States of America, WILLIAM COBBETT, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following: to wit:
"The life and adventures of Peter Porcupine; with a full and fair account of all his authoring transactions: being a sure and infallible guide for all enterprising young men who wish to make a fortune by writing pamphlets, by Peter Porcupine himself. "Now, you-lying varlets, you shall see how a plain tale will put you down." SHAKESPEARE.
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, during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL.
Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. AUG. 8 1M4W
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BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
NEW-YORK, August 6.
The following, with what has been already detailed in a few preceding papers, is all the intelligence worthy of notice, which the Paris papers, by the Fair American, contained.
Continuation of latest foreign intelligence, translated for the NEW-YORK GAZETTE, from Paris papers, by the FAIR AMERICAN, from Nantz.
PARIS, 16th Prairial (June 4.)
EXAMINATION OF BABEUF.
This 21st day of Floreal, in the 4th year, before us Charles Coehon, was brought Citizen Babeuf, of whom we asked the following questions, viz. his names, age, profession, place of nativity and of residence.
To which he answered, he was named Gracchus Babeuf, aged 34 years, born at St. Quentin, in the department of L'Aisne, editor of a newspaper, generally dwelling in Paris, No. 21, rue du faubourg Honore, in the section of the Elysian fields, but latterly in several different parts of the commune of Paris.
Q. What is the title of the paper you have lately edited?
A. "The Tribune of the People," by Gracchus Babeuf.
Q. How many numbers of this journal have you published?
A. Since the month of Vendemaire to this day, I have published from No. 34 to No. 43.
Q. On what day did No. 34 appear?
A. The 5th Floreal.
Q. Have you not preached in your journals, the re-establishment of the constitution of 1793, and the annihilation of that of 1795?
A. I always preached in favor of Liberty, and against Tyranny.
Q. Was it not your wish to overthrow the present government? And was you not associated with several persons to effect it?
A. Convinced that the present government was oppressive, I would have done every thing in my power to overthrow it—I was associated with all the Democrats of the Republic, but it is not the part of an honest man to name them.
Q. Do you acknowledge that the seal of brass shaped in the form of a long square, with a handle of black wood, and on which a level, and the words "Public Safety," were engraved, was found in your house when you was arrested? Does this seal belong to you?
A. It was the sign known in the correspondence of the numerous coalition of the Democrats, who all detest, like myself, the dreadful oppression under which the French people groan.
Q. What were the means you intended to employ for the overthrow of the present government.
A. All the means which might be lawful against Tyrants.
Q. Was it not your intention to cause the murder of the members of the two legislative bodies of the executive directory, and of the constituted authorities?
A. I have no details to give on the means which might have been employed—besides, they did not rest with me alone, I only had a vote in the council of the Tyrannicides—the destruction of the oppressive government, murder aside, would have been sufficient.
Q. Are you acquainted with the citizens Ricord Laignelet, Robert Lindet and Vadier, ex members of the Convention?
A. I have no answer, no information to give on any circumstance that does not individually respect myself.
Q. Do you know the Citizens Rossignol, Mansard, Germain, Darthe and Didier?
A. My answer is contained in the one made to the preceding question.
Q. Where was you the evening before last, at half past 9 o'clock?
A. I do not recollect.
Q. Was you not in Honore street, in a house near Vendome square, in company with some of the citizens above named?
A. I do not know why the man who interrogates me, supposes me so weak of understanding as not to be capable of perceiving the inuendoes of this question, and that it repeats the preceding questions, which or similar ones, I had declared I should not answer, because I think I ought not to explain any thing that does not personally relate to me.
Q. Had you not fixed on to-morrow, the 22d, as the day on which the insurrection was to break out?
A. It did not belong to me to fix the time on which any insurrection ought to break out—had it depended on my wish alone, the first favorable moment would have been seized for the overthrow of Tyranny, and delivering the people from the miseries that overwhelm them.
We then presented him a pasteboard box, tied with strings, sealed with the seal above described, and having called on him to declare, if he acknowledged this box as his, and whether the seal on it affixed is the same that was set to it in his presence, at the time he was arrested. He acknowledged that the box was his, and that the seal was entite. He then broke the said seal.
We then asked him if he acknowledged the papers, inclosed in the said box, as belonging to him, and to have been found in his room at the time of his arrest. He acknowledged them as his, and to have been found in his room at the time aforesaid.
Q. Among those papers, are there any written by you?
A. This will appear in a proper time and place.
Q. Did you compose any other pieces besides the "Tribune of the People"?
A. No.
The present interrogatory having been read to him, he has declared his answers to be true and sincere, that he persists in them—and signed with us.
(Signed) GRACCHUS BABEUF,
The Minister of the General Police.
(Signed) COCHON.
Additional Examination of Babeuf.
On the 22d Floreal, we have caused Babeuf to be brought from the Abbaye, and to appear before us Minister of the Police.
We broke the seal which had been fixed yesterday, and immediately proceeded to the examination of the papers contained in the said box, in the presence of the said Citizen Babeuf.
In the first place we found 47 printed papers and
journals, by different authors, which were marked and noted by us and the said Babeuf.
We then found a printed notice, entitled, "The Insurrectional Committee of Public Safety to the People," containing 21 articles. On being asked if this paper had been composed by him, and printed by him in his direction? he answered "No." We then asked him if he would sign it ne varietur , with us—he answered "Yes," and immediately affixed thereto the initial letters of his name.
(Signed) COCHON.
Pieces found in the possession of the Conspirators, lately arrested in Paris—and published by authority.
The Insurrectional Committee of Public Safety, considering that by the insurrection of this day, all civil and military authorities established by Tyranny, are no more.
Considering that it is of the utmost necessity to put in activity all the brave defenders of the Rights of the People, to watch over their interests, and keep their enemies within due bounds.
Decrees as follows, Art. 1. The Revolutionary Committees are restored as they were on the 8th Thermidor, 2d year. The citizens who composed them are held to assemble themselves immediately at their former places of meeting; and they will give an account of their installation to the Insurrectional Committee within an hour.
2. Citizen _____, is appointed our General Agent of Police, in the place of the Bureau central of the Police of the Commune of Paris.
3. The Revolutionary Committees shall correspond with the said General Agent—who shall do the same with the Insurrectional Committee, from whom he will receive his order.
4. The Insurrectional Committee nominates Citizen _____, General in Chief of the army of the interior, and of the armed force of Paris.—He is ordered to put himself at the head of the troops and of the people instantly, to execute the orders of the Committee. (True Copy.)
The Minister of the General Police, (Signed) COCHON.
PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTIONS.
The Manifesto of Insurrection shews generally the most essential operations: We have however thought it necessary to give you some instructions on the details which you will combine with the military plan, and that of the general execution.
As it is laid in the Manifesto: At the very instant of its publication, the assemblies of each district shall meet at the place of general assembly in disorder, and by the sound of the tocsin (alarm bells) and trumpets under the conduct of patriots, to whom the Insurrectional Committees shall have confided banners, with the following inscriptions—
1st Banner. Constitution of '93. Equality. Liberty. General Happiness.
3d Banner. Those who usurp the Sovereignty, ought to be put to death by Freemen.
The Generals of the People will be distinguished by three coloured ribbons, floating visibly round their hats.
To have the gates and the river well guarded; and not to suffer any person whatever to depart the city without a formal and special order from the Committee of Insurrection.—Conveyers of provisions are to be protected.
To seize the Directory and the two Councils, and judge them on the spot.
To take possession of the National Treasury, the Mint, the Post-Office, and all public or private Magazines of Provisions or Military Stores.
To seize the Ministers, the General of the Interior, the temporary Commandant and the Staff.
To kill on the spot every Director, Administrator, Deputy, Judge, Officer or Public Functionary whatever, who may come forward to give orders, or to exercise any authority.
To arrest every Deputy or Director, who may appear in the streets, and to conduct him to his post for immediate trial.
To exterminate all opposers; also those who might beat the General: as this is a Government call, the People shall not use it—only the tocsin and trumpets.
To exterminate also every President, Secretary, Commandants of the Armed Force of the Conspirators of Vendemaire, who in like manner may be found in the streets.
All other exterminations shall be made known by new orders. (Certified to be a true Copy.) [Signed] The Minister of Police, COCHON.
Extract of a letter from Ratisbon, dated May 22.
"One of his Imperial Majesty's couriers extraordinary, charged with dispatches for Count Louis de Harkemberg, his minister, near the Court of St. James's, passed through this city in the greatest haste. He confirms the news of the signal victories of the French army in Italy, and of the incredible losses which the House of Austria has sustained in that country. He adds, that these events have thrown the court into the utmost consternation, and that 15,000 infantry, 5 companies of artillery, and 50 pieces of cannon, have passed through Vienna, for the reinforcement of the routed army, but that it was feared they would arrive too late."
Extract of a letter from Hanover, dated May 18.
"War, that dreadful scourge of mankind, by extending its concomitant evils to this country."
"We are reduced to the brink of ruin, by requisitions of all kinds. The King of Prussia, under the pretence of protecting the line of neutrality, causing it to be respected and to prevent an invasion in the north, has sent us a considerable army, which, including our own, may amount to 60 or 70,000 men, three-fourths of which we are forced to maintain. In short, our fields are deserted, nearly all our young men having been destroyed since the beginning of the war. We are likely to lose the remainder, as the recruiting service still continues. We find no difference in the distress inflicted on us by our foes or our friends."
"If the King of Prussia and the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel have, like us, made peace with the French, what cause have we to fear them or the Hollanders? And certainly there is no danger to be apprehended on the part of the House of Austria."
CREVELD, May 25.
Gen. Damas left this place yesterday, for his
post at Audernach; Gen. Kleber accompanied him to Cologne, where they will have a conference with Gen. Jourdan. It seems that some great blow is intended to be struck on the Hundsruck; we are assured that the greatest part of the Austrian army have crossed the Rhine, on its way to that river: the baggage was left on the right bank of the Rhine, under the guard of four regiments stationed from the Sieg to Mayence. The head quarters of the Archduke Charles are by this time at Creutzenach.
A camp of French and Batavian troops is about to be formed near Cleves.
COLOGNE, May 27.
The camp near Brühl will remain there to observe the Austrians encamped on the Sieg.
The motion of the troops in this quarter is not very considerable; but there is the utmost activity displayed on the side of Coblenz, and on the Hundsruck. A flotilla is equipping on the Moselle, consisting of bomb ketches, fire ships and gun boats, which are to be launched as soon as circumstances shall require it. Sails, rigging and anchors, have been put in requisition.
The camp at Wildt, commanded by Gen. Grenier, was raised this morning; the troops are under marching orders to Audernach.
The General in Chief, Jourdan, left this place at an early hour yesterday; he was followed this morning by Gen. Ernouf, and all the staff of the army of the Sambre and the Meuse. Head quarters are removed to Munster Maynfeld, beyond the Moselle.
All the boatmen of the Lower Rhine have received orders to leave this place.
SALEM, (Mafs.) August 2.
By capt. Grant who arrived on Saturday evening, in 47 days from Bordeaux, we have been favored with French papers as late as the 7th of June—seven days later than any on the Continent; from which are the following translations.
[What follows is a handbill printed the day Captain GRANT left Bordeaux.]
GLORIOUS VICTORY!
Obtained by the Army of the Sambre and the Meuse, by which the loss of the enemy amounted to two thousand four hundred men, of which a thousand were made prisoners, with their Staff-Officers.
PARIS, June 7.
DUCHATTEL, Representative of the People, to Citizen Duplantier, President of the Administration in the Gironde Department.
As a post going for Bourdeaux with dispatches, has offered me his services, I seize with joy this opportunity to inform you of the Good News, which will soon spread far and wide among our good citizens. I promised you in my last letter the particular events in Italy. The papers to which I refer you will give you ample satisfaction. It is not in Italy only that the French signalize their courage, they have gathered laurels upon the borders of the Rhine. They have gathered them at their first steps. Gen. Jourdan the worthy rival of Buonaparte, has defeated the Duke of Wirttemberg. Accept the substance of a communication from the Directory addressed to us this day upon this occasion.
"After our success in Italy, we expected that the Emperor would sue for peace. We were deceived. Austria has broken the truce which the French had maintained for the good of humanity. But the army of the Sambre and Meuse has undertaken to make them repent of it. On the 30th May, the Republican army took many advantageous positions on the Hundsruck. On the 31st, the enemy attempted in vain to dislodge them. The divisions of Gen. Marceau and Championnet contributed greatly to the success of our arms. On the same evening, the armed force commanded by Gen. Kleber, and supported by other divisions, passed the Sieg, and attacked the enemy, who lost 2400 men, of which 1000 are prisoners, and a whole staff of officers. The army pursued the enemy with their bayonets, and flew to fresh victories. The Directory has promised to publish the circumstances of this memorable affair in the Official Journals."
"We enjoy a victory of a different kind, and it is over some late attempts of infamous speculators, in concert with England to destroy the credit of our paper money. These wretches are as completely defeated as the Austrians, and despair of any future success. The mandates which their infamous business had depreciated to 96 per cent. have risen suddenly, and at this moment are up to 86, and things have a most favorable aspect. The legislative body is firmly determined to support the law of the 26th February. You will find proofs of it in what I subjoin. I cannot describe the joy of all friends of the country. What a joyful fight. Each congratulating his friend, and continuing to repeat, We shall at last conquer all our enemies, the Speculators as well as the Satellites of Despots."
GENOA, May 23.
The Canton of Berne has ordered all the French emigrants to leave their territory.
In Corsica, the insurgents have taken Ajaccio, and on the Port is displayed the tri-coloured flag. They have found a plenty of ammunition, and are in a state of defence till they can have succours from the French. The Viceroy of Bastia was marching to attack the insurgents, but they had intercepted his provisions. Zamplino has the chief command among them.
The Letter of 21st of May, directed to General Jourdan, and sent by the Major Schenai.
MONSIEUR, THE GENERAL,
The Arch Duke Charles, commander in chief of the Imperial and Royal army of the lower Rhine, and that of the Empire, has notified me, that whatever desire his Imperial Majesty might have to spare suffering humanity, the calamities of a new campaign, the unfavorable disposition of the French Directory obliges him to suppress all hopes of peace, and to take arms again to end a distressing war, which is contrary to his inclination. In consequence I have the honor to notify you that the bearer of this message, has orders to remain with you till the expiration of ten days, to be reckoned from his arrival at your advanced posts, and that from that time, the conditions of the armistice, and the suspension of arms will cease. You will be so kind as to inform me of the arrival of this officer, and of the receiving of this notification.
BARON DE KRAY
In consequence of this notification, Gen. Jourdan ordered every disposition to be made for the opening of the campaign on the 23d.
BRUXELLES, June 2.
General Jourdan concurs all his movements with the army of the Rhine and the Moselle under the command of General Moreau. A junction seems to be their object, and should they accomplish it, they would recommence the blockade of Mentz. 33,000 men will attempt to reach Limburg upon the Lahn.
A considerable French Fleet is in the port of Flushing, it is said to join in the North sea a Dutch Fleet
cruising there.
BOSTON, August 2.
John Reeves, Esq. tried for a libel on the two Houses of the British Parliament, was found "Not Guilty."
From MARTINIQUE.
Capt. Benet, in 20 days from thence, says, the Chiriquis, at St. Lucia, with the French, &c. that had retreated to the mountain, on the capture of that Island by the English, had grown so powerful by collecting together, that they had driven the English into the principal fort, and obliged them to send to Martinique, for a reinforcement of troops, which actually failed from Martinique, the same day with Capt. Benet.
Philadelphia,
MONDAY EVENING, August 8.
MARRIED.—On Sunday the 7th inst. by the Rev Mr. Gamble, of Chester County, Doctor GEORGE WEED, to Miss NANCY ROWAN, both of this city.
ARRIVED AT THIS PORT.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Days. Lists various ships like Brigs Commerce, Woolis, N. Mole, Amiable, Creole, etc.
Wednesday last failed for Bengal the ship Ganges
Captain John Green, with whom went passengers, Mr. John Guell, Mr. Richard Willing, and Mr. Charles Francis, all of this city. On Friday morning they left New-Calle in company with the ship Fame, for London.
Arrived at New-Castle, the brig Morning Star, Capt. Steele with passengers from Londonderry.
The North America had a passage of 11 weeks, and has 370 passengers. On the 4th June, on the coast of Ireland, had 30 passengers taken out by the Union, in company with the Santa Margareta another British frigate. Spoke the Barque Providence from the Havannah—the ship Aurora, Sutter had arrived there from Philadelphia.
The Ship Swanwick, Capt. Joughin, from Belfast, is gone into Wilmington.
ARRIVED AT THE FORT.
Ship General Washington, price, Cadiz, 42 days.
Barque Providence, Jones, Havannah.
Schooner Peggy, Lynes, 11 weeks.
The Ganges, and another ship, lay at Reedy Island last Saturday Evening.
The brig Polly, Hannah, from Philadelphia, to Hamburg, was spoke by Capt. Creswell, on the banks of Newfoundland, 23 days out.
The brig Morning Star, Steel, failed from Londonderry June 5, and has brought 350 passengers, all in good health.
The Ship Deborah and several others were to sail in a few days after.
The brig Flora and Ceres from this port are arrived at the Havannah.
The Florida, Woodman, and schooner _____, were to sail for this in a few days.
The ship Union, Fraterna, failed from Leghorn April 21—and from Gibraltar June 5. Left 3 American vessels; one of which a Philadelphia brig name unknown.
Arrivals at Boston, August 1.
Schooner Apollo, Mallus, from Greenock, 53 days.
Left there ship Polly, Cheeseman. July 6, lat. 42, 50, long. 49, spoke a ship from Ocracoke, for Londonderry.
July 18, lat. 43, long. 57, 30, spoke a brig from Kennebec for Liverpool. July 23, lat. 42, 42, long. 59, spoke a ship from Salem, for Copenhagen, 6 days out.
July 24, lat. 42, 42, long. 62, 30, spoke brig Minerva, Hinkley, 48 days from Lisbon for Boston.
Schooner Helen, Benet, St. Pierre, Martinique. July 17, lat. 24, 7, spoke French frigate Belicite, in company with two other ships of war, on a cruise—examined the Schooner's papers, broke open the letters on board, and then allowed her to proceed.
Left at Martinique, Capt. Cunningham, of Boston; Capt. Worth and Smith, of do. Capt. Hewes of Newburyport; Capt. Allen, of do. Capt. Freeman, of do. Capt. Ropes, of Salem; Capt. Gardner, of Wilcassit.
Arrivals at New-York.
Sloop Defence, Judson, St. Bartholomews
Rachel, Tyler, Petit Guave
Ship Grand Turk, F. Mallaby, from this port, is arrived at the Isle of France, after a passage of 144 days, all well.
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Philip Nicklin & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
Seuchong Hyson Skin Young Hyson Hyson and Imperial Yellow Nankeens China Ware, assorted in Boxes and Chests Quicksilver Bandanna Handkerchiefs of excellent quality in chests MADEIRA WINE London Market London particular New-York Market Teneriffe Wine in pipes and hogheads Sugar Candy by the Box Sail Canvas No. 1 a 3 Lead in sheets 3 Casks of Cutlery assorted A few chests of Manchester Goods, assorted thickets, cords, striped Nankeens, &c. 3 Small packages of black sewing-filks & Tierces Virginia Snake-root. Nails assorted in casks July 13 mwt. ff
A Great variety of elegant Globe and Vase LAMPS.
FOR halls and entries, of the best London glass, with pullies, balance weights, and every necessary appendage, of sizes suitable to accommodate buildings of all dimensions. Also, an assortment of LAMPS, adapted for the use of parlours, chambers, counting-houses, with patent burners,wick, glasses, &c. Just Imported, and For Sale by W. POYNTELL, No. 70, Chestnut, between Second and Third Streets. Also, a handsome assortment of mahogany knife cases for side boards. August 4. fmwt.
PROPOSALS
FOR CARRYING THE
MAILS of the United States,
On the following routes, will be received by the Postmaster at Savannah, until the first day of September next. 1. From Savannah by Sunbury to Newport Bridge, once a week. Receive the Mail at Savannah every Saturday by 9 A M, arrive at Sunbury by 6 P. M. and at Newport Bridge on Sunday by 10 A M. Returning. Leave Newport Bridge on Sunday by 3 P. M., and arrive at Sunbury in the evening, and at Savannah on Monday by 6 P. M. 2. From Newport Bridge by Darien and Brunswick to St. Mary's, once in two weeks. Receive the Mail at Newport Bridge every other Sunday noon and arrive at St. Mary's the next Wednesday by 5 P. M. Returning. Leave St. Mary's the next day, Thursday by 8 A M., and arrive at Newport Bridge the next Sunday by 10 A M. Note 1. If either of the routes are altered by law, during the continuance of the Contract, the Contractor is to be re-versed alterations in carrying the mail, and his pay is to be increased or diminished, in proportion to the distance increased or diminished by such alteration. Note 2. The Contracts are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and to continue for four years until the 30th September, 1800, inclusive. Note 3. The Post Master General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the Contract, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. Note 4. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified. Note 5. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar. And if the delay continue until the departure of any succeeding mail, whereby the mails destined for such destination shall lose a trip, the contractor shall forfeit ten dollars to be deducted from his pay.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM,
Post-Master General.
GENERAL POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, June 28, 1796. 1246W
FOR SALE,
A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road: containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat. The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by Mordecai Lewis, Surviving Executor. Oct. 9. co.]
INFORMATION
IS given daily of the drawing of the WASHINGTON LOTTERY, at the Office No. 147 Chestnut-street, between Fourth and Fifth streets. Also, where Tickets may yet be had. aug. 5. co The Ninth day's drawing is arrived.
Samuel Richardet,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. co
JOHN PAUL JONES.
INFORMATION is hereby given, that the late John Paul Jones was a proprietor of five shares (amounting to 3867 acres) in a tract of land purchased by the Ohio Company, in the territory of the United States of America, north-west of the river Ohio; and that his heirs, or legal representative, on application to the directors of said company, at Marietta in the territory aforesaid, will receive a deed of the said five shares, or rights of land. The application may be made personally or by an agent, but proper documents must be produced to prove the claimant or claimants the legal heirs or representative of the said Jones. N.B. As it is not known in what country the person or persons interested reside, it will be an act of benevolence in every Printer in America and Europe, who shall insert this advertisement in his paper. In behalf of the directors of the Ohio Company. RUFUS PUTNAM. Marietta, May 20, 1796. [June 1] 3246W
To be disposed of,
THE time of a healthy NEGRO WOMAN, who has between four and five years to serve: She can be recommended for her sobriety and honesty. For particulars enquire at No. 132, Chestnut-street. August 3. 2246W
Now Publishing by the Printer,
At No. 3, Lattitia Court, delivering to Subscribers, and to be had at the different Book-Stores in this City,
Berriman & Co's
CHEAP AND ELEGANT EDITION OF
THE HOLY BIBLE.
Containing the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha, with marginal notes and references. An Index; or an account of the most remarkable passages in the old and new Testament, pointing to the places wherein they happened, and to the places of scripture wherein they are recorded.—A Table of Time.—Tables of scripture measures, weights and coins; with an appendix, containing the method of calculating the MEASURES OF SURFACES hitherto wanting in Treatises on this subject. A Table of Offices and Conditions of men.
CONDITIONS 1. The size of this Edition will be a LARGE FOLIO, printed on a beautiful new type, and good paper, made particularly for it. It will be published in Numbers, not to exceed 90, one of which will be delivered weekly to subscribers, at a quarter of a dollar. Those subscribers who prefer receiving the work complete, will be attended to by supplying the same on any of the subscription papers in the Bookstores in this city. 2. There will be an advance in the price, on subscribing after the first of August next. 3. In the course of the Work will be given an elegant Frontispiece—from an Engraving of the celebrated artist, GRIGNION. BERRIMAN & Co. gratefully acknowledge the very liberal encouragement they have met with; and have reason to believe that the execution of their edition will answer every expectation, and speak its own praise. May 26. 3046W
For Sale,
A Valuable Grist and Saw Mill,
IN New Jersey, near the Forks of Little Egg-Harbour. The Grist Mill is sixty by forty feet, two water wheels, and calculated for four run of Stones, with screen, fans and bolting-cloths, &c. The Saw-Mill has two saws, and capable of cutting five to 600 thousand feet of Boards per year. A valuable piece of Cedar Swamp, within a mile and a half of the Mill, and within three quarters of a mile of a Landing. The Lumber, &c. may be taken by water from the mill tail.
Several Valuable Tracts of Land,
In Pennsylvania, for all of which payment will be received in the notes of Messrs Morris and Nicholson, or in Cash. For further information apply to the Printer. May 17. 2246W
University of Pennsylvania,
THE Summer Vacation will take place on Monday next, the 18th inst. and continue for four weeks.—The different Schools with the several Tutors will accordingly re-assemble on Monday, the 15th day of August. By the Faculty, WM. ROGERS, Sec'y.
No. 134. District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the 23d day of May, in the twentieth year of the Independence of the United States of America, FRANCIS SHALLUS, of the said district in the County of Philadelphia, doth hereby certify that he is the true and lawful owner of the within book, and that the said book was deposited in this office, the title whereof is in the words following to wit: "THE DISAPPOINTMENT, or THE FORCE OF CREDULITY," a new Comic Opera in three acts, by Andrew Barton, Esq. 2d edition revised and corrected with large additions by the author. "Enchanting gold! that dolt conspire to blind, "Mans' erring judgment and misguide the mind, "In leech of thee, the wretched worldly wits, "Nor dangers fears, tho' fiends of night oppose." 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, Clk Dist. Penna. The above Opera will be published in the course of two or three weeks. July 22. 146W
Treasury Department, August 3, 1796.
Public Notice is hereby Given,
IN pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May, 1796, entitled "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the Territory north-west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky river," that the sections or lots of land described in the annexed schedule, lying in the seven ranges of townships, which were surveyed in pursuance of an ordinance of Congress, passed on the twentieth day of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, will be exposed for sale at Public vendue, in the town of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, on the twenty-fourth day of October next, and thenceforward, from day to day until the first day of December ensuing, unless the said lots shall be sooner sold, in the manner, and on the terms and conditions herein after mentioned, to wit: 1. The said sections or lots shall be sold under the direction of the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and such person as the President of the United States may specially appoint for that purpose. 2. The said sections or lots shall be sold to the highest bidder, but no sale can be made for less than two dollars per acre of the quantity of land contained in such lot or section. 3. The highest bidder as before mentioned, must deposit at the time of sale, one twentieth part of the purchase money, in the hands of such person as the President of the United States shall appoint to attend the sales for that purpose, which will be forfeited, if a moiety of the sum bid, including the said twentieth part, shall not be paid within thirty days from the time of sale. 4. Upon payment of a moiety of the purchase money in the manner before mentioned, the purchaser will be entitled to one year's credit for the remaining moiety; and shall receive from the Governor or Secretary of the Western Territory, and the person who shall be appointed by the President of the United States, to direct the sales, a certificate describing the lot or section purchased, and declaring the sum paid on account, the balance remaining due, the time when such balance becomes payable, and that the whole land therein mentioned, will be forfeited, if the said balance is not then paid; but if the said balance shall
be duly discharged, by paying the same to the Treasurer of the United States, the purchaser or his assignee or other legal representative, shall be entitled to a patent for the said lands, on his producing to the Secretary of State a receipt for such balance endorsed upon the certificate. But if any purchaser shall make payment of the whole of the purchase money, at the time when the payment of the first moiety is directed to be made, he will be entitled to a deduction of ten per centum on the part for which a credit is authorized to be given; and his patent shall be immediately issued. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury
Schedule of sections of townships, or fractional parts of townships, to be sold at Pittsburgh, in pursuance of the 6th section of an act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May, 1796.
   No. of Lot. Ares. 100th. No. of Lot. Ares. 100th. No. of Lot. Ares. 100th.     1st RANGE. 6th Township. 8212 640 each 1st RANGE.   1st Township. 28 5 65 14 640 1st Township. 17 3 20   29 256 95 17 270   30 256 75 21 8 50   34 240 90 22 160 40   2d Township. 35 236 640 each 23 427   19 1 40 24 640   20 170 70 27 151 80   21 185 28 640 each   22 2 30 23 58   25 488 80 34 236 640 each   26 227 640 each 1 126   28 560 2 440   29 551 60 3 448   30 564 4 456   31 36 640 each 5 464   34 36 640 each 6 472   19 64 7 340   25 640 8 212 640 each   25 387 60 23 36 640 each   27 36 24 536 50   31 232 640 each 29 636 50   33 616 30 640   34 445 20 34 315   35 222 50 35 340 each   36 16 20 2 265 60   6 139 20 3 36 640 each   12 479 30 4 502   17 304 15 6 510   18 638 50 7 465 20   23 450 75 8 938   24 640 9 912 40 each   29 184 13 935   30 640 14 640   35 312 80 17 220 540 each   36 640 23 236 640 each   3d Township. 12 640 each   13 640   14 640   17 220 540 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556   17 220 640 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556   17 220 640 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556   17 220 640 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556   17 220 640 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556   17 220 640 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556   17 220 640 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556   17 220 640 each   23 236 640 each   34 6 50   35 236 640 each   36 640   14 640   15 548   16 556