Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-08 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1690.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
Philadelphia Prices Current,
By the principal Merchants and Traders
Table with 4 columns: Item, D., C., Price. Lists prices for various goods like Allum, Anchors, Asbestos, Bacon, etc.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
By virtue of the last Will and Testament of Thomas May, deceased, will be sold at Public Vendue...
No. 4. A plantation containing 132 acres, situated on the main branch of Elk river...
No. 5. A lot of ground situated on the tide at the lower landing of Elkon...
No. 6. One equal undivided third part of Joanna Furnace, and of about 132 acres of land...
Three Story Houses. SITUATE on the west side of Front, below Lombard street...
IMPORTEDS
In the ship Farmer, from Bordeaux, and the ship John, from Amsterdam...
Landing. From on board the Brig LIBERTY, at the lower side of Market street wharf...
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from Elizabeth town, in New-Jersey, a mulatto man, named Montgomery...
Musical Instrument. MANUFACTORY. Harper, harpsichords, grand portable grand, fife boards...
The American Ladies Pocket Book for 1798. JUST PUBLISHED. By WILLIAM V. BIRCH.
Cochrane & Thursby. No. 28, north Front-street. Have imported by the fanny vessels from London...
100 Dollars Reward. TAKE NOTICE. WAS LOST last night at Edward Folger's auction room...
A Nurse's place wanted. A WOMAN just arrived from England, wants a place as a Nurse or attendant...
Bank of Pennsylvania.
AT a meeting of the Stockholders, held at the Bank on Friday, the 2d February, 1798...
Fresh Fruit. To-morrow morning will be landed, at Morris's Wharf, just above the Draw-bridge...
Fresh Fruits and Wine. EDWARD DUNANT, No. 249, South Front-street.
For Sale. THE Subscriber offers for sale the property now occupied by him in the town of West-Chester...
The cargo of the West-Indian from Jamaica, landing at South Street wharf...
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE. At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia.
For Sale. The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve.
B A L L.
Mr. Francis respectfully informs his scholars, and the public in general, that his fourth practicing Ball will be Thursday evening the 8th inst.
Canal Office,
February 7, 1797. An adjourned meeting of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation...
LOST Yesterday in the Market, AN ORDER drawn by Capt. Richard O'Brien...
Stop the Runaway. ABSCONDED from his master's employ, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 5th of this instant February...
Wanted. An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen.
IN THE PRESS, And speedily will be Published, For the benefit of the MARINE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES.
WANTED A young Gentleman to go Doctor of a Ship to the East-Indies.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure...
Canal Lottery---No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 26th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars...
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales For DRY GOODS. Monday Forenoon--Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8.
SENATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 1798. The committee selected agreeable to law, to try the matter of the petition complaining of the undue election and return of Senator...
REPORT
That, agreeable to the duty thus solemnly imposed on them, they proceeded to take the said petition into consideration, and examined the evidence adduced respecting the same...
By order of the Committee. MATTHIAS BARTON, Chairman.
From Young's Essays on Revolutions.
(Concluded from yesterday's gazette.) Neither ought it to be forgotten that it is always dangerous for the common people to interfere in matters of this kind.
Our ancestors were aware of this. It was not by forming societies or associations among the common people, that our revolution was brought about.
All the above observations on this head would make it too lengthy for a newspaper; they are fully confirmed and illustrated, by the recent example of our neighbours in France.
From the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL TEST.
No. III.
THE great principle recognized in the constitution of this state, and in that of the United States "to separate the legislative, judicial, and executive departments in the government," is sanctioned by the history
of all free republics; innumerable facts to confirm this important truth, are exhibited in a convincing light in the defence of the American constitutions written by the learned and patriotic President ADAMS.
But it is in practice? The constitution of this state declares, that "the legislative department shall never exercise the judicial powers." Yet have we not seen it exercise those powers every session?
We state the facts, and it is for the people to look for the cause, and find a remedy. Under the old royal government of the province, the general court exercised the dangerous power of determining all claims of the subjects upon the government.
The framers of the constitution of the United States, also apprehending the extreme danger to the rights of the citizens, from the interference of the legislative powers in the states, ordained that they should make no laws to "impair the obligation of contracts;" and consequently all such laws and acts are nullities.
But, it may be expected that we should answer the objections, to the suitability of a state or nation, (as we maintain that the government of both must be stable, or the rights of the people cannot be secured) it
has been objected, "that the judgment of a court and jury against the government, cannot be carried into execution;" "that the supreme legislature cannot (and ought not) be compelled to pay money, or fulfil any other contract or obligation."
This, we conceive, is the constitutional line, between the powers of these two branches of government. If this line is not preserved, all power finally runs into the legislature, whereby an aristocracy is first established, and then an absolute tyranny.
Sons of Massachusetts—do justice to your heads and your hearts, by reducing to practice, the free principles of the constitution before grey-headed errors are too deeply rooted by ancient precedents, to admit of reformation.
The judicial power is the central pillar which supports the temple of freedom; if it is impaired, liberty suffers; if removed, the building falls. CITIZENS.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
SENATE—Jan. 26.
Mr. Treasurer Coffin, by letter, informed that he had discovered a box in his office, containing money and notes of some amount and which he had no previous account of.
A Bill for the purpose of lessening the danger of the canine madness, was read twice. Two dollars tax on each dog, was ordered by the bill.
HOUSE—Jan. 29.
Considerable time was occupied in debate upon the Dog act, various sums were offered as the most expedient Tax—but no one was agreed to.
NEW-YORK, February 5.
COMMUNICATION
A member of Congress spit in another's face! And a "patriot," too! An act of bravery well worthy the knight of the wooden sword!
There is no making a gentleman of a clown! The lubber is made of too coarse materials ever to be refined up to the standard of a well bred man.
A pretty figure the character of the United States will make in European papers! The challenges of former sessions of Congress went far enough towards sinking our national reputation!
HALIFAX, (N. C.) Jan. 22.
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas between the hours of nine and ten o'clock last night, the room in the State house at this place, commonly called the Comptroller's office, was broken into by three villains, and a trunk laid to be the property of William Tyrrel, containing sundry papers of said Tyrrel and others, taken and carried off;
A Reward of FIFTY POUNDS currency will be given to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure in any jail in this state the perpetrators of the aforesaid burglary and robbery, or shall discover them, and give such information as will enable the magistrates of the state to have them apprehended.
GIVEN under my hand and seal at arms, at Raleigh, the 19th day of January, A. D. 1798.
SAMUEL ASHE.
By command,
ROGER MOORE, Priv. Sec'y.
N. B.—days before the above burglary was committed, William Tyrrel and Young left Raleigh, and gave out that they were going to the state of Tennessee;
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY—FEBRUARY 7.
Mr. Giles, from Virginia, appeared for the first time to day.
The Speaker suggested the propriety of sending a message to the Senate, informing them that the House of Representatives had appointed managers to conduct the impeachment against William Blount.
The question was accordingly put and carried.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made an unfavourable report on the petition of James Soyers, which was concurred in by the house.
Mr. Thatcher, from the committee on post-offices and post roads, to whom was referred a resolution of the 12th of January, proposing that the Attorney General should have the privilege of receiving and sending letters and packets, free of postage, moved that that committee have leave to report on this subject by bill or otherwise.—Agreed.
The order of the day being called for, Mr. Sitgreaves said, it would be recollected that he had yesterday given notice that the managers appointed to conduct the impeachment against William Blount, would to-day, at 12 o'clock, exhibit the said articles before the Senate.
After some conversation on the subject, it was resolved to go on with the order of the day, until the message from the Senate should be received.
The House accordingly again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of privileges, Mr. Dent in the chair; when,
Mr. Dana rose and complained that the printers, notwithstanding the prohibition of the Speaker of yesterday, continued to report the evidence delivered before the committee, before it was corrected by the members themselves.
Immediately after this proposition was made, a message was announced from the Senate, informing the house that the Senate would be ready to receive the articles of impeachment against William Blount, at twelve o'clock.
That hour being near at hand, the committee rose, and the house adjourned for half an hour.
The managers of the impeachment, accompanied by the members of the
house accordingly went up to the Senate for the purpose of exhibiting the articles of impeachment against William Blount; when, being introduced, Mr. Sitgreaves made known their mission by an address to the President of the Senate; after which, the President having said the Senate were ready to receive the articles of impeachment; and the Serjeant at arms having proclaimed silence, the other managers having taken their seats appointed them, Mr. Sitgreaves proceeded to read the articles of impeachment; which having finished, the President of the Senate returned for answer, words to the following effect:
"Gentlemen, managers on the part of the house of Representatives, the Senate will take such order on the articles of impeachment which you have exhibited before them, as shall seem to them proper, of which due notice will be given to the house of Representatives."
Upon which the managers and members retired.
The house of Representatives then resumed their meeting; when Mr. T. Claiborne introduced a motion for providing the Senators who should at any time attend the debates of the house, seats on the right and left of the Speaker.
The Speaker laid before the house a communication from the Treasury Department, including a report and sundry statements of expenditures in the military and naval departments, in consequence of three resolutions of 3d of March 1797, which were ordered to be printed; those which had relation to the naval department were referred to the committee appointed to enquire into the expenditure of money in that department; and those which related to the military establishment were referred to the committee of ways and means.
The house then again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of privileges; when Mr. Varnum was called upon to give his testimony.
To attempt to follow the course of this examination would prove an unprofitable labour; it would fill our paper to no good purpose, since the proceedings upon it were very uninteresting, tedious and irregular, and the evidence itself unimportant; as it went only to prove that Mr. Lyon had told Mr. Varnum soon after the affair happened betwixt him and Mr. Griswold, that he had been provoked to the act which he had committed by Mr. Griswold's having twice repeated the sarcasm of the Wooden Sword—a circumstance on which there seemed to be little or no doubt in the minds of any of the committee.
The evidence of Mr. Varnum being gone through, and Mr. Van Cortlandt having been sworn, the chairman desired to know if any other evidence was intended to be called; if it was, it would be well to have the gentlemen named whilst the Judge of the District Court was present.
Mr. Lyon said, if any gentleman of the committee were present at the conversation which passed betwixt him and the Speaker, he should wish them there to be sworn. He believed Mr. Harper and Mr. Cochran were present.
Mr. Stanford said he also was present.
The oath was in consequence administered to Messrs. Harper, Cochran and Stanford.
The committee rose and had leave to sit again.
Adjourned.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, February 7.
Died, on the 5th inst. Madame Dessoources, the amiable consort of col. Dessoources, of St. Domingo. Her remains, largely attended, have been deposited in the Roman Catholic church yard.
At a meeting of the society for the relief of the distressed prisoners, held at the Dispensary, on Monday, the 5th Feb.
The President reported, that a person who did not wish to have his name mentioned, has presented him with thirty dollars for the benefit of the society, and Leonard Bleeker reported that he had received seven dollars and fifty cents from Jonathan Little in behalf of sundry jurors.
James Bleeker, Sec.
ALBANY, February 2.
COMMUNICATIONS.
"Under the Bankrupt Law of England the person of a debtor is liberated on the surrender of his whole property for the benefit of his creditors, even without the consent of the creditor, except in case of fraud which is punished as a criminal offence. Even in the most despotic countries of Europe this maxim is universally adopted—'that the creditor has a right to the property of the debtor—the state to his personal services.' Many are, and are liable to be, imprisoned for debts due to British merchants. Is it not absurd that foreigners under a monarchical government, should exercise a power over the personal liberty of the people of this state, which they are precluded from doing over that of their fellow subjects, by the laws of their own country? Is it not a reproach to us, as a free people, that the maxims & edicts of monarchical and even despotic governments should, in this instance be more favorable to personal liberty (the most inalienable of human blessings) than those of our boasted republican institutions? How shall monarchical and republican governments, in this respect, stand a comparison?"
In Mr. Nicholas's Speech in the National House of Representatives, on the bill providing the means of foreign intercourse, the reader will observe much daleful declamation against executive patronage, and the

necessity of the interposition of a vires minority to check the abuses of Presidential power. That class of sham advocates for the public weal to which citizen Nicholas (a member from the goodly state of Virginia) belongs, are very allidious to throw obstacles in the way of the exercise of all power, because they themselves cannot have the direction of it. Long may the period be witnessed which shall leave citizens Nicholas and Co. in the dark, as respects the management of the political concerns of this country. In the spirited reply of Mr. Allen to the disorganizers have their due—What they would be at, is plainly pointed out—their views and objects depicted in the language which the crisis renders necessary to be used. The able and excellent Speech of Mr. N. Smith, is worthy the most attentive perusal. He defines with accuracy the constitutional powers of the different branches of government—shews the propriety on this part of the Executive of appointing only those to office whose principles lead them to give their support to the measures of Administration—and he points out the gross absurdity of giving countenance to men of a contrary description, in his well-timed reference to the conduct of “ precious confessors ” Randolph, and the Gallo-American plenipotentiary citizen Monroe. Such characters as Mr. Smith deserve the meed of their country's highest approbation.
Nothing can be more ridiculous and absurd than Mr. Nicholas's exclamation against the supporters and friends of government, that is “ they will divide the country into parties, it is a business of their own .” Those who are continually endeavouring to enlist partisans under the banner of opposition to the measures of Government, talk of dividing the country into parties as a plan originating with characters whose uniform endeavour it has been, and still is, to promote the greatest unanimity, in our public councils—but in whose paths a restless and turbulent class of individuals are perpetually attempting to throw stumbling blocks.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8.
SAMUEL M. FOX, Esq. was unanimously elected President of the Bank of Pennsylvania on Tuesday last.
His excellency ROBERT LISTON, Esq. has returned to the city, from a tour to the Southward.
Married, last evening, by the Rev. Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. PETER WIKOFF, junr. to Miss ANN THARP, both of this city.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Massachusetts, to his friend in this city.
“You inquire if I am ready to submit to the fraternal embraces of the French.—I confess I have no wish for the connection which that phrase now seems to import, the disorder which their fond pressures communicate is likely to be as injurious to the happiness of whole nations, as that which the French have formerly given a name, was to the health of individuals, and I think the political sentiments of our countrymen, if they voluntarily take the present disorder, are quite as corrupt, as the morals of those who have been infected with its predecessor. I hope that my friends in Congress will be exempt from both distempers.”
Outline of a project now on foot amongst certain partisans of Indecency, in the council of 100 for instituting a new order of Knighthood.
1. This order takes the denomination of, “ Knights of the Wooden Sword .” 2. Every member of the order to be girt with a superb dagger of lath, bearing this motto “ Cave boni viri .”
Every knight on his investiture with this weapon, is understood to be endowed with the privilege of spitting upon any man who shall on any occasion use the expressions “ burning shame ,” “ wooden sword ,” “ hiccory-club ,” “ neat's leather ,” or “ tobacco pipe .”
3. The seat of honor is to be so well guarded with plates of Iron, that the toughest foal-leather or the most active foot shall make no sensible impression thereon.
4. The armorial bearings of the order are to be a Lion rampant, girt with the wooden sword of the order, in the act of spitting on all around him.
Motto, “ Nemo me impunitus lacessit .”
For the Gazette of the United States.
ON MR. LYON'S CASE.
THE proceedings of Congress, relative to the expulsion of Matthew Lyon, must wound every American to the heart. It was with reverence that I had beheld whatever was doing in the house of representatives. I had hoped that America would have been an example to nations in the practice of government, and that her deliberative councils would have remained models of decency and propriety. I mourn over the disgrace that the vile action of this unworthy member has fixed, indelibly fixed, on our national character. I perceive with inexpressible anguish the power of party-spirit in the procedure of the house, which already seems to have taken hold of the case, exclusive of all other considerations, IT on this occasion, good sense and good temper do not get the better of party-feeling, it may be considered as certain they will not on any other which can occur during the present session.
That one member should spit in the face of another during the sitting of the house, is an act so vile, so base, so abominable, so worse than brutal, that our language can
not aptly describe it. No words of provocation can excuse it. Even if the first aggression had proceeded from the Connecticut member, which was not the fact, the indignity to him and to the house is too detestable to admit of any other punishment but expulsion. The first aggression came from M. Lyon, when he charged the Connecticut members with deceiving their constituents, and acting from selfish motives, contrary to their known opinions. If it be said this was in jest, there is the same reason for saying that the name of the wooden sword was in jest also; but surely the salutation in the face was not meant as a joke. If the parties were in jest, previous to this detestable action, it is the more aggravated: If they were in earnest, then Mr. Lyon was the original aggressor; so that in every point of view, he stands without excuse.—But even if words of provocation had been first uttered to him, they ought not to have been resented in a manner so mean and contemptible. For the honor of our country, and for the dignity of the House of Representatives, let him be expelled. It is the only punishment suited to the offence that is in the power of the House, and unfortunately it is inadequate.
If he is not expelled, party spirit, blind, obstinate, inveterate party-spirit, will alone be the cause; and they who shall vote against his expulsion, will attach to themselves a part of the shame of the original act. The will abet and countenance the vile action, and in public sentiment ought and will share the ignominy.—They will be stigmatized as the friends of disorder. I trust there will not be such men found in the house, who shall by their votes keep him among them. If any such there shall be, let them be branded with infamy, let them be excluded from civilized society, let them be shunned as barbarians, let them be the scorn of mankind, let a mark be put upon them as unworthy of public employment, but let not even such men be spit upon .
It is provided in our excellent constitution, that “ each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and with the concurrence of two thirds expel a member .” In the instance of Mr. Lyon the house is about to determine an important question, whether a member ought to be expelled in any case whatever for disorderly behavior. Certainly if any case can exist when expulsion ought to be the punishment, the present is one. If in this case expulsion is not to be inflicted, I beg it may be seriously considered, whether in any case whatever it ought. Let a case be imagined, if possible, where expulsion should be inflicted, if it is omitted in this. What then will be the consequence if Mr. Lyon is not expelled? The house will fix a precedent that nullifies this provision of the constitution, that makes it a dead letter, and establishes that in no case for disorderly behavior ought a member to be expelled. Before so pernicious a precedent is set, I hope the consequences will be seriously examined and weighed by those to whom are committed the dearest rights of society.
FENELON.
The Schooner Kitty, Green, from hence to Cape Francois, was captured on the 17th Dec. by the Thunderer man of War, and sent into the Mole.
The ship George, Wait, of Portland, from hence to Cadiz, is condemned, vessel and cargo, at Algiers, for want of role d'équipage.
A ship (name unknown) was seen standing into the Capes on Tuesday. The outward vessels were at Reedey Island yesterday.
For the Gazette of the United States. PRICE OF STOCKS. Philadelphia, Feb. 3. 1798. Table with 3 columns: Stock Name, Price, Notes. Includes 3 3/4 per Cent, 3 per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, BANK United States, 20 per cent, Pennsylvania, 50 per cent, North America, 50 per cent, Insurance Co. Pennsylvania, 50, N. A. shares 47 dividend off.
LONDON, Nov. 18.
THE BANK. The committee of Secrecy appointed to enquire whether it may be expedient further to continue the Restriction contained in two Acts made in the last Session of Parliament, respecting payment in cash by the bank, have enquired accordingly, and agreed upon the following Report, viz.
Your committee have in the first place examined the total amount of outstanding demands on the Bank of England, and of the funds for discharging the same, and find from the examination of the governor and deputy governor of the Bank, and the documents produced by them, that the total amount of outstanding demands on the bank was on the 11th day of this month 17,578,910. and that the total amount of the funds for discharging the same (without including the permanent debt due from government of 11,686,800. which bears an interest of 3 per cent.) was on the same day 21,418,460. leaving a balance or surplus in favour of the bank (exclusive of the above mentioned debt from Government) of 3,839,550.
Your committee next proceeded to examine the principal articles of which the above mentioned sum of 21,418,460. being the credit side of the account, is made up with a view of ascertaining how far the bank might be enabled to resume its accustomed payments in cash, in case the restriction at present subsisting should be removed. And your committee find, that the advances to government have on the one hand, been so much reduced since the 25th of February last, as to amount on the said 11th of this inst. to no more than the sum of 4,358,140. while on the other hand, the cash and bullion in the bank have increased to an amount more than five times the value of that at
which they stood on the same 25th of February last, and much above that at which they have stood at any time since the beginning of September, 1795.
Your committee further find, that the course of exchange with Hamburg is at present unusually favourable to this country's and that from the situation of our trade, there is good reason to imagine it will so continue, unless political circumstances should occur to affect it.
Your committee next proceeding to examine the governor and deputy-governor of the bank, as to their opinion of the inconveniences which may have arisen from the restriction imposed on the bank for making payment in cash, and for the expediency of continuing such restriction: & your committee find that they are not aware of any such inconvenience, and that they are supported in that idea by knowing that the bankers and traders of London, who had a right by the acts of Parliament to demand three fourths of any deposit in cash which they had made in the bank of 500. or upwards have only claimed about one-sixteenth. And your committee find that the court of directors of the bank did on the 26th of October, 1797, come to resolution, a copy of which is subjoined to this report.
Your committee having further examined the governor and deputy-governor, as to what may be meant by the political circumstances mentioned in that resolution, find, that they understand by them the state of hostility in which the nation is still involved and particularly such apprehensions as may be entertained of invasion either in Ireland or this country; together with the possibility there may be of advances being to be made from this country to Ireland; and that from those circumstances so explained, and from the nature of the war, and the avowed purpose of the enemy to attack this country by means of its public credit, and to distress it in its financial operations, they are led to think that it will be expedient to continue the restriction now subsisting, with the reserve for partial issues of cash, at the discretion of the bank, of the nature of that contained in the present acts: and that it may be so continued without injury to the credit of the bank, and with advantage to the nation.
Your committee therefore having taken into consideration the general situation of country, are of opinion, that notwithstanding the affairs of the bank, both with respect to the general balance of its accounts, and its capacity of making payments in specie, are in such a state that it might with safety resume its accustomed functions under a different state of public affairs, yet, that it will be expedient to continue the restrictions now subsisting on such payments, for such time, and under such limitations, as to the wisdom of Parliament may seem fit. Copy of a Resolution of the Court of Directors of the Bank.
At a Court of Directors at the Bank, on Thursday, 26th Oct. 1797.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Court, that the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, are enabled to issue specie in any manner that may be deemed necessary for the accommodation of the public; and the court have no hesitation to declare, that the affairs of the Bank are in such a state, that it can with safety resume its accustomed functions, if the political circumstances of the country do not render it inexpedient: But the Directors deeming it foreign to their province to judge of these points, wish to submit to the wisdom of Parliament, whether, as it has once been judged proper, to lay a restriction on the payments of the Bank in cash, it may or may not be prudent to continue the same.
THE BANK MEETING. Yesterday a court of the proprietors was held at the bank, and we have particular satisfaction in announcing the proceedings that passed.
Mr. Raikes, the chairman, acquainted the proprietors, that he and the deputy governor had had an interview on the preceding day with Mr. Pitt, and had also deposited with the secret committee of the house of commons, a statement of the affairs of the Bank, which he should also lay before the proprietors.
Mr. Raikes then informed the court, that the minister had proposed to extend the further limitation of the time when the bank should resume its payments in specie; that it was not necessary for him to judge of the urgency of political motives, which might render such a step advisable; but he had the pleasure to inform the court, that the bank was in such a state of affluence, as to be ready to pay all the demands on it in specie, whenever called upon.
The consent of the Proprietors was then asked for advancing the amount of the Land and Malt Tax to Government, amounting to 2,755,000. which was unanimously agreed to.
The business of the meeting being being over, Mr. Hoare represented to the Directors, the great inconvenience arising from the present scarcity of Silver, and was informed that a coinage was in agitation. The meeting then adjourned highly satisfied at the communication made by the chairman.
Just Published,
And to be had at the Book-shops of Messrs. DODSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORMEROD, in Philadelphia.
OBSERVATIONS
On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Billious Fevers.
To which is annexed, AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors: and an APPENDIX, exhibiting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synacus Tertianus, or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America.
BY WILLIAM CURRIE. Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical Society. Feb. 1—1798.
NEW-THEATRE.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9.
Will be presented, a celebrated TRAGEDY, called
Alexander the Great; Or, THE RIVAL QUEENS.
Alexander, Mr. Fennell (being his first appearance in that character) Hephestion, Warrell, jun. Lyfimachus, Hardinge, Callander, Fox, Polyperchon, Taylor, P. ipp, Hunter, Clytus, Warren, Theophilus, Warrell, Perdiccas, Blissett, Eumenes, T. Warrell, Slaves, Matthew, Roxana (first time here) Mrs. Merry, Sybilla, Mrs. L'Estrange, Parisatis, Miss L'Estrange, Statira, Mrs. Marshall. In Act II. The Grand Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon; The vocal parts by Messrs. Marshall, Darley, Warrell, Warrell, jun. and Laveney—Mrs. Oldmixon, Mrs. Warrell, Miss Milbourne, Miss Alexander, &c. &c. To which will be added, a COMIC OPERA, called
The Poor Soldier.
Captain Fitzrey, { Song of the Twinsof Latona, Mr. Darley
Father Luke, Warren, Dermot, (first time) Fox, Patrick, Ha dinge, Darby, (first time on this stage) Bernard, Bagatelle, (with a song in character) Marshall, Boy, Master Warrell, O'rah, Mrs. Warrell, Kathleen, Mrs. Oldmixon, Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dollar; and Gallery, half a Dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtain rise precisely at six o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 4 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance. Tickets to be had at H. and P. Rice's Book-Store, No. 40 Market-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. VIVAT RES PUBLICA!
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 27, Penn-Street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Price. Includes Baftas, of various qualities and prices, Punjum Cloths, Sashes, Guzey do. Hunsoms, Charconna Dorea, Blue Cloth, Tanjibs, Chintz and Calicoes, Mulmuls, Mamoodys, Checks, Maharaogees, Patna Hhks. Ginghams, Mulmul do. Guzzens, Bandannoes, Gurrahs, Sillery, Piniafoos, Choppa Romals, Salgatchys, Sooty do. Gillie Romals, Perfians of various coul. Meck Pulicats.
200 tons SUGAR 99,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis.
The Piece Goods
Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of the Market and Fourth-street. Also—A few Bales of Madras Hhks. of elegant patterns and best colours. February 8. df.
IN THE PRESS,
AND SPEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, Reflections on Monroe's View of the Conduct of the Executive, As published in the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Under the signature of SCIPION.
In which the commercial warfare of France is traced to the French fashion in this country as its source, and the motives of the opposition to the measures of the United States are exposed. Feb. 8.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, AT
W. YOUNG'S Book-store,
Corner of Chestnut and Second Streets,
Causes qui se font opposées aux
Progres du commerce, entre LA FRANCE et les
ETATS-UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE.
Avec les Moyens de Paccélérer; Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale de l'Angleterre de la France, et des ETATS-UNIS.
In six Lettres, adressées à Monsieur le Marquis DE LA FAYETTE. Traduit sur le Manuscrit Anglais du Colonel SWAN, ancien Membre de la Législature de la République du Massachusetts. Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des Richesses Nationales. Le Trident de Neptune, est le sceptre du Monde. LEMIERE.
Or causes that have been opposed to the PROGRESS of COMMERCE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. With the means of accelerating it; And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America. In Six letters, directed to the Marquis DE LA FAYETTE. Translated (into French) from the original English Manuscript of Col. Swan, formerly a Member of the Legislature of Massachusetts. Commerce is the most important portion of the Wealth of Nations. The Trident of Neptune is the Sceptre of the world. LEMIERE.
AT a juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion, a work of this kind becomes extremely useful to those citizens of the United States, who may be desirous to enable themselves to view this subject, under its various aspects; and they will have the satisfaction to be furnished with the necessary data, to judge of the usefulness of this transaction.
This work is principally distinguished by the richness of the observations, the perspicuity of the ideas, and the modesty of the theory which it contains. As Paris, a man of wit observed, that this work was like a rich farmer's barn, heaped up to the very roof with useful produce. It is addressed to the unenlightened LA FAYETTE, in letters, which fugitive to-morrow, the author who could only devote a few weeks to this occupation, was obliged to adopt. Although circumstances are in many respects different at the present day, from what they were in the year 1797, when these letters were written, yet it may be justly said, that so many
of its ablest and most permanent data still remain, that the judicious reader will not appreciate the work less on that account; on the contrary, as many of the alterations, which have been made, are the result of the author's remarks, it will serve to convince him that in all transactions, between nations, every thing may be expected from the efforts of truth and justice.
LETTER I.
General view of the obstacles, created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce, with the United States—Observations made in a tour, taken for that express purpose, upon some French manufactures (a precious fragment this) Examination and refutation of the prejudices existing in France, against the quality of certain productions of the United States, and against the advantages of their importation—Demonstration of the bad policy of laying duties on their importation, principally on provisions in general, and on salt provisions, and salt in particular—Considerations on the regulations of the French custom-house.
LETTER II.
Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals in the United States—Proofs that these obstacles are only temporary and will be removed (they have been removed by time and the wisdom of government)—History of the influence of the American paper-money—Important principles and able considerations on money and circulation—Causes of the stagnation of American trade, after the peace—Critical examination of French goods, imported into America, and extraordinary conduct of the French merchants—Effects of good commercial laws; and patriotic wishes on this subject—Observations on money, weights and measures.
LETTER III.
Essay in the form of a tableau, to appraise the importations into the United States from France and England—The author examines at each article, whether it can be better furnished from France or England—It is principally on this subject (which would have afforded a more thorough) that the author appears to evince great commercial experience. These tables of tableaux , unskilfully as difficult to obtain as they are now to be desired, are the only sure guides the nation can take for the policy of trade created, deprived of which he is continually deceiving or deceived. We need not too much admire the apparent exactness of color or Swan's calculation; and although the prophecies of Lord Sheffield have already been contradicted by experience, and by several able pens, yet it is curious to see the author of the present work, dispute with him the only ground on which he has not been hitherto attacked, by proving that France, under the required condition, will be better able than Great Britain to supply us with several articles, which the English author allows exclusively and forever to the latter; the author's partiality often (if he has any) does not appear to have at any time created a partiality of judgment . The result of this calculation is that in 1789, that is to say, at a period when arts and manufactures did not exist in France the way they now do, and probability of extension which they now possess: that even in 1789, it was probable, that France would not only have the means to supply one half of any given quantity of the productions of France and England united, but also to enter into competition with Great Britain for the remainder, in proportion to the wisdom of her government, and the industry of her inhabitants.
LETTER IV.
Calculation of the expenditures of the United States, and particular examination of their subsistence to France; this is our reason why, notwithstanding the excellent work of Mr. Tench Coxe, Mr. Swan's tableaux is by no means superfluous: the principle of the advantages which would result to France from the importation of provisions and raw materials, is every where applied; and it is upon this argument, that the author establishes his demands to the French government, for the limited admission of the productions of his country into France.
LETTER V.
Tableau, of the debt of the United States at that time—Opinions of the author on the business, on the effects of national debt, on circulation, &c., as more amply detailed in his National Arithmetic printed at Boston in the year 1786; the whole calculated to strengthen in France, the public and private credit of the United States—the happy condition of America, and the miseries arising from the public debt in Europe, are contrasted in the ablest manner, and under the most striking relations, by very curious calculations—Observations on the wisdom and economy which preside over the public expenses in Madagascar. In this place the patriotism of the author appears, with all the elevation which a just national pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe, says he, will learn from us the art of economy in recompensing the services which the country receives: Amongst us it will be seen, that men are chosen for places, and not places for men. This letter concludes with a general view of the public property, deposited in the hands of the government of the United States.
LETTER VI.
General examination of the defects of the commercial policy of France with respect to the United States; many of these alterations have produced the effects far which they were intended, others still remain, pointing out the reforms to be made in future, as a good chart marks the shoals and rocks. The author concludes his work, by fixing his attention on his country, and the great men who have rendered it illustrious; and we take a pleasure in quoting what he says of the present chief of our government. To praise a man when he excels a distinguished employment, is common, and may be taken for flattery; but whilst he is in private life, it is the homage of sincerity. Note, page 36 of the work.
Les habitans des Etats-Unis, suivant dans leur choix le bien public, & excites par un principe de reconnaissance, choisirent M. John Adams pour vice-président du nouveau congrès. Ses efforts, pour préserver le peuple des intrigues formées par le gouvernement Anglais contre sa liberté, le rendirent très-salutaire, à ceux qui espèrent ce pouvoir. Le peuple, convaincu de son mérite, le choisit pour un de ses représentans dans le premier congrès. De ce nombre étoit aussi M. Samuel Adams, patriote aussi intrépide, qu'intelligible. La révolution Américaine doit beaucoup à la persévérance de ses travaux, & à ses talents distingués. Ceux que M. John Adams a développés dans le traité de paix, qui s'est fait à Paris en 1783, ont prouvé qu'il étoit toujours aussi habile que grand politique. Et dans son ouvrage sur la défense de la constitution Américaine, il a monté toutes les connaissances qui forment les vrais jurisconsultes & les hommes de loi; connoissances nécessaires, pour remplir honorablement les fonctions de président du Sénat des Etats-Unis.
A Roman Catholic Clergyman,
Who has been a considerable time on the mission in the country parts of the State of Pennsylvania, gives this notice to any extensive proprietor of land within the said State, and bordering on either the Potomack, Susquehanna, or Juniata rivers; that he is enabled to make a settlement with from fifty to one hundred and fifty families, if due encouragement be offered For further information, apply to the Rev. Leonard Neale, Wilings's Alley. Feb. 8.
The holders of Certificates, ac-
ceptances, endorsements and other engagements of Edward Fox, late account of James Greenleaf, are hereby notified, that Wednesday, the 14th February next, is the last day, on which they can admit subscriptions to the fund assigned for the payment of said engagements; and that those holders, who do not on or before that day make their subscriptions, will be excluded from the benefit thereof. Henry Pratt, T. W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Abley, Jacob Baker. January 29.
OVAL BOTTLES.
Quart and half gallon in crates—and a quantity of Claret Bottles of a right size—For sale, No. 13, Church Alley. JOHN DORSEY. January 12. 31aw6w.

Public Sale of Real Estates. On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second-street, at 6 o'clock in the evening, the following
ESTATES. No. 1. A two story brick House, with a two story frame Buildings, on a lot 20 feet front and 100 feet deep; also, a vacant Lot of 40 feet square, with the privilege of an alley to go thereto. This interest has lately been let for 200 dollars per annum, and is situated in Christian-street, between Front and Second streets, the second house from Mr. Caleb Ash's.
No. 2. A three story brick House, situated at the north east corner of Chestnut streets, being 14 feet on Second-street, and 20 feet on Chestnut-street, now in the tenure of Mr. Morange, at the yearly rent of 400 dollars, and is deemed one of the best stands for the sale of dry goods in this city.
No. 3. A handsome well finished three story brick House, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, situated in Fifth-street, between Market and Arch-streets, No. 40. This house is built and finished in the modern style, is in complete repair, with double cellars under the whole. There is a cistern of rain water in the yard; and the house is at present let for 600 dollars per annum with the taxes.
No. 4. A three story brick House, situated in Plum-street, between Second and Third street, being 20 feet front and 130 feet deep, at present occupied by Robert Kenny.
No. 5. A three story brick House, on the bank side of Front-street, No. 171 North, going thro' to Water-street, where it is five story. It is 20 feet front and 48 feet deep, in complete repair, and is rented for 600 dollars per annum.
The conditions of Sale are, one quarter cash, one quarter in 6 months, one quarter in 9 months, and one quarter in 12 months. Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1798. 3awt5f
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water-Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 24 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for that branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the State of Connecticut, and only 50 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next; and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1, 1797. 3awt5f
Recently Published.
And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, No. 177, South Second Street, and may be had of MORS. N. J. RUEES. Cheap and valuable work, in two closely printed volumes in 8vo. (price 3 dollars)
Illustrations of Prophecy.
In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evangelists, and book of Revelation; which are the most interesting among other great events, a revolution in France, favorable to the interests of mankind, the overthrow of the papal power and of ecclesiastical tyranny, the downfall of civil despotism, and the subsequent reformation of the state of the world: together with
A large collection of Extracts,
interspersed through the work, and taken from numerous commentators, particularly from Joseph Mede, Sir Isaac Newton, Mr. William Lowth, Mr. Th. Goodwin, Mr. Fleming, Mr. Henry More, Dr. John Owen, Dr. Creighton, Peter Jurieu, Brennus, Bishop Chandler. By JOSEPH LOMAS TOWERS.
Besides various other inquiries treated of in this work, and numerous illustrations of prophecy; it contains a considerable number of facts or observations on the symbolic language of prophecy, the authenticity, uses, and authority of the apocrypha, and the genuineness of the Hebrew prophet; on the rapid conversion of christianity in the fourth century; on the dispersion and restoration of the Jews, the history of the false Messiah who have appeared among them, and the reasons in support of the conjecture that the Afghans are the descendants of the ten tribes; on the right of resistance to oppression; on the irruptions of the northern nations, and the causes of the decline and fall of the Roman empire; on the customs of the Tartars, and the independence of the Arabs; on the conquests of those nations, and those of the Turks; on the usurpation of the Mamalukes, and the past history and present state of Egypt; on the character and conduct of Constantine, Justinian, Clovis, and Lewis XIV; on the scarcity of books in the dark ages, and the causes of the decline of literature; on the rapid rise of the French monarchy, and the causes of its fall; on the inconsistencies in the political characters of bishops Newton and Jurieu; on the peculiarities of Dr. Th. Burnet's theory of the earth; on the beneficial effects which christianity has produced in favor of learning and civil liberty, and its tendency to promote the establishment of equal governments. Independent of the large proportion of original matter contained in these volumes, those who are interested in the subject will, it is presumed, wish to peruse or consult them, because the extracts introduced in them, which are accurately cited, and marked with inverted commas, are taken from a greater number of writers on the prophecies (at least if the roman catholic commentators be excluded) than are easily accessible to any individual even in Europe, or are probably to be found in any one library in the world. They are furnished with indexes, and a curious table of contents. Jan. 22-2awt2w
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11. Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy Lith market claret in cases } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 butts Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut3stf
W. HAYDON
Delineator of Drawings—from London, (Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science) INFORMS his friends, that he has re-commenced his private tuition.—Terms, as usual, Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornamental Painting, fruit, flowers, &c. taught on the above terms. W. H. flatters himself his terms will be particularly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. 3aw
To Be Sold,
AGREELY to the last will and testament of WILLIAM HETHERAM, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch street, between Third and Fourth streets, consisting of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements. The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 200 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a carriage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 23, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } Acting Executors. January 11. 3aw
The Subscriber
INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern, that the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas have appointed Monday, the twenty-first day of February next, to hear him and his Creditors, at the Court-house in this city, on the subject of his petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Law—and that their attendance is desired. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 16. 3awt5f
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 300, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1. 3aw
The Subscriber,
Informs those to whom he is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the gift ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and scrutiny. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 11 1798.
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said Estate are so licited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. Nov. 20 1797. 3aw
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, } Administrat'r No. 25, So. Third-street. } January 4. dtt
Surveyor General's Office,
December 2, 1797. ON a release of survey of 433 acres 68 perches of land, situate in lower Smithfield township Northampton county, surveyed to William Wills, per warrant of 2d March, 1786, the Deputy Surveyor hath made the following note, viz. This land claimed by heirs of Lewis Gordon and George Taylor, not known by what right. —Certified for Daniel Broadhead, Esq. Surveyor General —William Parker. The first Monday in March next is appointed for a hearing of the parties on the above caveat, or any others interested or concerned therein, they having at least thirty days notice for John Hall, Secretary of the Land Office. N. Lufborough. January 26. StF2w1m
Copper for Sheathing,
For Sale, by SIMON WALKER, Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29. d1w
Gentel Boarding and Lodging
To be had at a moderate price—Enquire a No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. d2w
To be sold,
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. Situate on the Irish track lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivaled. December 1. dtt
PROPOSAL.
HAVING met with a liberal patronage, the Subscriber is emboldened to issue proposals for printing by subscription, the JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, from their first meeting in 1775, to the present time. This work shall be printed with a new type, made for the purpose; and on good paper. It will be delivered at one dollar per volume (octavo) in 6 vols.—cash to be paid on delivery. It is needless to say anything of the merits of this undertaking—the scarcity of the Journals throughout the United States, is sufficient to justify the printer in his hope of meeting with that success, which he is certain the enterprise deserves. JOHN PARKER. Jan. 27. d6t
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tierces Bourdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Raven: Duck and one hoghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Fraser. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. d3m
PROPOSALS,
FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and misdemeanors, by which public and private property are, at present, injured and endangered: And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE. Aiming for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westminster; and for the liberty of the Tower of London. To those who have read this curious and valuable work, it will need no recommendation—they know its full merit—but as it has hitherto got into very few hands in this country, it will not be amiss to observe—so great was the apprehension and demand in London, that it passed through three large editions in the course of twelve months. As a detail of the ingenious varieties of fraud, that endanger property in London, and as the author traces all these various crimes to a few, and in themselves, inconspicuous causes, many of which actually exist in all the large capitals of the United States, the business is known to be our own down; and the work has an increasing claim to our attention. To assist the legislature and the magistrate in the humane office of preventing crimes, and their consequent punishments, was the patriotic design of the author. "Private officers, besides, are the slaves of public crime, and the light method of guarding society against the latter is, to make proper provision, for checking the former." "Those men are easily seduced from their loyalty who are apathetic from vice." CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and nearly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-subscribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by subscription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No. 68, High-street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Samuel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 31. 2awt4
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in Tons and boxes Jamaica, } RUM. St. Vincents, } and Bengal } 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. 3aw
To be Exchanged for
British, German, or India Goods, IN THE TACKLE; A tract of valuable Land In Lycoming, joining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 15. 3aw
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF, and EDWARD FOX's Engagements; In consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within thirty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. December 15. d6ot
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG's Book Store, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and associates therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20. 3aw
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street. INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. com nov. 15.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27-4w
This Day is Published,
BY Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers. Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot-pressed. By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. Jan. 20. 2awt6
A Gardener wanted.
A person well acquainted with gardening, and who would occasionally attend market, may hear of a place by applying at the 12 mile stone, on the Bristol road, or No. 109, Arch-street, Philadelphia. A single man would be preferred Jan. 20. 2awt6
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher.
AT THEIR STORE, No. 213, corner of Arch and Front street. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto sixty small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pulicat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurras Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankene, and Few chests best Hylton Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 20 by 14—and 13 lbs. Glass Ware assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18. 3awt6
Imported (via New York) on the
ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the Subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the following articles: Maharogones Charconna Dorans Cintuz and Calicoes Dacca worked mullins Gillis Romas Bandannoes Nillas & Pennafaces Challa Romas Blue cloth Hair ribbon Mull Mulliankerchiefs Palampores Patna do. Banares Opium Lesser Cardamum Seeds. Samuel Wilson. November 27. tut8aw
Valuable Books,
Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut Street. CATALOGUES Of the newly imported books may be had gratis. These added to O's usual stock, form an extensive and elegant collection of ancient and modern literature, and comprise books in sundry languages and on various subjects.
This Day is Published,
By J. ORMROD, (Price 75 cents, handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and twenty three cuts.) The Looking Glass for the Mind, OR, THE JUVENILE FRIEND; Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful innocence and filial affection—In prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising generation. In the Press, and will be speedily published, Dr. DARWIN'S Plan of Female Education. Subscriptions for this incomparable work will be thankfully received by the printer. The book will contain about three hundred pages, will be printed with a new type on fine paper, and delivered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one dollar. January 3. 3t
FOR SALE, AT
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 129, South Front-street, next door to the Custom-house. A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches A Time Keeper, by Arnold Some plated Candlesticks Double barreled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England Ditto, by Parker Pair duelling Pistols, by Knablay, Charing Cross Reflecting Telescope, by Ribrigh Box of patent Medicines 60 lb. Scotch Thread Small collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints 30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, patented by Percival Butts, in 1787. Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots Invoices or parcels of Wares bought. January 4. d7t
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8 vo. price 3 dollars. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinders' Boards, Patchboards, Sheathing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24-3awt6
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut Street. (Prices, in boards, $7 1 2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of Life; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta. By WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases; in which he attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. Nov. 21. 312t
Wanted, to Hire,
A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. cott
Tin Plates,
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth Street. December 22. 1w
For Savannah,
The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET, (a regular trader) PATRICK GIBBEN, Master, WILL sail on the 10th inst. (ice permitting) her handsome accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Lickley's wharf, above Market-street, or N. & J. Fraser, No. 95, South Front-street. February 3. 3aw
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FAR MER, JOHN MCCOLLUM, Master; WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE. Who is landing, out of the said Ship, from Bourdeaux, and for sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Pontillac } Santerne, } Wines in cases Louille, } Prunes in boxes November 24. 3aw
For Sale or Charter,
The Schoon GOOD HOPE Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is already in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 153, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7. dtt
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain GRIESHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers; Sails on the 10th December. For freight or passage, apply to ROSS & SIMPSON. Who has to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. November 18. 3aw
FOR SALE,
By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street. One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Among which are, Gurras Manoodies Baftas Sannas Guzzanahs Tands Coffas Guzzies Emeries Blue Cloths Calicoes Palampores Romall Mandelchiefs Among them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1. 3aw
Insurance Office of the State of Pennsylvania.
February 1, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of seventy dollars on each share of the stock of the company, for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th inst. JAMES S. COX, President. February 1. d3t
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and } 12 pipes } Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9. 3aw
60 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 22 years old, by the name of Cato, who is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, midling well proportioned; he has a very clear voice, his fore teeth stand very far apart; there were one or two with him—I cannot rightly describe the cloths he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of hersey trowsers, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jersey. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me, JOHN MOORE, Living in St. Ill Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2. 6t2aw
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fultians, Shawls, &c, for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, fourth Front-street Nov. 27. m. & h. t. 1. 3w
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrivals from England. Lisbon } Teneriffe } In pipes, hds. and quarter casks Sherry, and } Port Wines, } Aflorted queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo. 23d. d1w3awt3w
Employment for the Poor.
FLAX FOR SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12—back of no. 52, fourth Fifth street, above Spruce-street. eod2w
Just Published,
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell,