Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-01-29 00:00:00

John M. Dowell
Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1681.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 29, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
FOR THE CURE OF COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, CON- SUMPTIONS, And all disorders of the Breast and Lungs, Church's Cough Drops
Having been recently restored from the brink of the grave, by using your invaluable medicine, I think it my duty to make this public acknowledgment of the same...
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS Are prepared and sold (only) by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his Medicine Store, No. 1 South Third-street, next the Market-Street, Philadelphia...
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turn- pike Company. January 4, 1798. At a meeting of the President and Managers, this day, a dividend of 5 dollars per share was declared for the last half year...
TENCH FRANCIS, Treasurer Of the Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Com- pany. House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House...
Ran away the 25th of Decem- ber, 1797, a Negro Man, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of a yellow complexion...
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, contain- ing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon...
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States...
For Sale by the Subscribers, Prime Rice in cask and half tiers, Bourbon Brandy, Teneriffe Wine...
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front Streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches...
FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street, One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS...
Recently Published, And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITH, No. 177, South-Third-street, and may be had of MORGAN J. REEZES...
Illustrations of Prophecy: In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evangelists, and book of Revelation...
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...
SITUATE on the north-east corner of Wal- nut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State- House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth street...
Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Walnut-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets...
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf- HAVE FOR SALE, 33 bds. of Jamaica Rum, Madeira Wine in pipes and hds., Teneriffe do. in pipes...
And at New-York, on board the ship DIANA, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt Coals...
For Savannah, TO SAIL THE FIRST OPENING, The fast sailing ship SWIFTPACKET, PATRICK GRIFFIN, Master...
For Sale or Charter, The Schoon GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co.
For Savannah, in Georgia, THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers...
Chocolate and Mustard, of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cider...
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America.
To be Exchanged for British, German, or India Goods, IN THE PACKAGE, A tract of valuable Land in Lycoming, adjoining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, and Bengal RUM.
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. Dob- son, CAMPBELL, Young and ORMEROD, in Philadelphia, OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers.
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Birt and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill...
Canal Lottery---No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street...
MUSIC. J. L. LENZ, Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music, RETURNS his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen, from whom he received a very liberal encouragement since his residence in this city...
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THE R STORE, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, afforded A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto fancy rumd Handkerchiefs...
This day is Published, At the Office of the Aurora, No. 112, Market Street, A view of the EXECUTIVE in the FOREIGN AFFAIRS of the United States, connected with the Mission to the French Republic during the years, 1794, 5, 6.
To Be Sold, A GREATLY to the left wall and testament of WILLIAM H. ISHAM, deceased, and posses- sion given immediately, a valuable property in Arch Street, between Third and Fourth Streets...
W. HAYDON, Delineator of Drawing--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...
The owners of the Brigantine Mercury, William Urow, master, captured by a Spanish privateer and sold at Cienfuegos in last December, may receive interesting information respecting her, by applying to the Department of State.
NOTICE. To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's, and EDWARD FOX's Engagements, IN consequence of many having been prevent- ed, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice...
LOST, IN this City, on Sunday November 16, 1797, a red Morocco Pocket Book, containing 8 notes of hand to READ & PRESTON, as follows, John Duffield, for 441 dollars 73 cents.
War-Office of the United States, January the 18th, 1798. WHEREAS frauds have been practiced, in obtaining Warrants for Bounty Lands, due to the Officers and Soldiers of the late Continental Army...
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. De La GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street, INFORMS those who with to return to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Lan- guage, that he has just opened his LIBRARY...
Samuel Wilcox. Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 64, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the follow- ing articles.

[Our readers are indebted for the following exquisite compound of elegance, sublimity, and orthodoxy, to that common fountain of genius, and learning, THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM. From a recent contest of the Union, a genius of the first order, has given us an enriching flood of mental entertainment, worthy the primitive votaries of the Athenian Goddess, the ancient sources of knowledge, diverted to courses of ruin by the ignorance and brutality of their patrons, (the very prototypes of our Randolphs, Jeffersons and Blounts) had stalked over the tomb of learning, to the iron way of a miller and a tyrant.
PETER PENCIL
Presents to the Readers of the Farmer's Weekly Museum,
A NEW YEAR'S POEM.
Peter begins with a grave apostrophe to Time: proceeds to tell of French extraction - Adolphus the infant year with becoming politeness - introduces Washington by a simile, better intended than executed - laudeth a fertile field for the River Genii at Hartford - talketh feldily to Agriculture and Commerce - raiseth a thunderstorm for kid apples - maketh Columbus create a new world - putteth him to sheep's-catch him to doome parochially - Giveth advice worthy the pupil, and concludeth with a modest prayer of the Muse, beseeching our Ruler to admit her Sisters as free citizens of the United States, and those some peculiar favour to her friends.
HAIL, parent Time! whose womb prolific gives To all things life, a grave to all that lives. From the gnarl'd oak, that heaven's red bout decides, To the green vine, that twines its rillside bides; From the great, or small, or low, or high, The mole's dark orb, the lynx's quenchless eye; The "slipper'd pantaloon, the "puling child", Hobbling on crutch, or with a toy beguiled; The rein-deer fleet, that skims the piniflex plain, The couchant fox, that slams his weight in vain; The peacock's rings, and the moon's quick change; The sun's long journey, and the comet's range; The glow worm's hour, the towering eagle's age, My short liv'd verse, and PETER'S perennial page: Whate'er their varied modes of life may be, Their births, their periods, are preordain'd by thee; Those, source of all, of all, the doting source, From whole dread mound no errant spolia return; Who, to our wayward race, at equal hill, Though partial reason looks in vain with will; Who, while weak man on second causes pores, And owns no agent but what false explores, With myriads deeds which the eternal mind, And bid the intricate bulk to blesk mankind! Whether thou guide with ready hand the poe, Or round the earth with varied falcous roll; Or set embroil upon the golden sun, Or through the æther with thy planets run; Where'er thou rul'st, OADER surrounds thy throne, That list of virtues, ever is thy own.
Hail NINETY-EIGHT! thou youngest child of time Sire on our isles, and bles our temp'rate clime; From Aries mid the youthful wardrobe bring, Peace, robed in Health, and all the bloom of Spring; Temper the summer sun's oppressive power, Shed on the suff'ring field the genial shower; When to cold Capricorn thy short'ning days Bid thee retire, fill let thy parting rays With pleasing vicissitude the equinox remind.
So our great patron, WASHINGTON, of late, Pres'd with the hand of time, and cares of state, When life's benignant spring had grac'd his youth With early wreaths, and feeds of manly truth, The ardent toils of war his valour try'd, And plenteous peace his ripen'd age suply'd: Like Sol retiring from his annual toil, Beams his pure lustre on his natural soil - Still shines the patriot sun - thou Guardian Pow'r Prolong his day, illume his setting hour; When call'd from us he shines in brighter skies, Grant other suns like WASHINGTON may rise!
What war of words has mark'd the preceding year, When groans of murder's periods thud'd the ear; What jils of heresies through'd the paper field, Their war; on insult - want of sense their shield; How coward Wit from scribbling wights has fled, What streams of ink by factious pens been shed, Let "Mute the tenth" decree, ye sacred Nine! A nobler theme - the arts of peace be thine.
Thou first of arts, source of domestic ease, Pride of the land and patron of the seas, Thrift Agriculture! lend thy potent aid, Spread thy green fields where dreary forests shade; Where savage men pursued their savage prey, Let the wild flock in verdant pastures play; From the bloon'd orchard and the flow'ry vale, Give thy rich fragrance to the gentle gale; Reward, with ample boon, the labourer's hand, And pour thy glad'ning bounties o'er our land. Columbi's sons, (spurn not the rugged soil) Your nation's glory is a cultur'd soil: Rome's Cincinnatus, of illu'stious birth, Increas'd his Lurels while he till'd the earth; E'en China's monarch lays his sceptre down, Nor deems the task unworthy of the crown.
Be, lib'ral Commerce, thy white fail unful'd, To join in local bands a jarring world; Bring home those arts that dignify the mind, But leave behind luxury behind. If some bold vessels cross the western main, To fill its country's thirst for private gain; In blackened cloud, O fun! involve thy face - Let the fierce storm avenge the black disgrace; Give to the daring crew a watry gale, Spare, from an age of death, the life doom'd slave - Shew to the world, by simple vengeance given, Commerce like this is contraband of heaven!
Columbia's Genius! I pour our native shore; Let us 'arth clarion grate our ears no more; While Europe in convulsion shakes the world, Here let the flag of union be uncurl'd. With the same zeal be ev'ry breath inspir'd, Which thy immortal son with ardor fir'd; With manly grief each's elder realms he saw, Vice their religion, tyranny their law - Be a new world, he said, (to purer skies, And lo, Columbia's virgin regions rise.
Come, PUBLIC SPIRIT, to this fertile land, A shining station like thy lib'ral hand; Unleash thy force in one great common cause, To form from private virtue public laws; He spake; and lo, the genial spirit flew From the old world, and gladly sought the new, Brought in her train Health, Freedom, bold Empirize, And bade a more than Roman empire rise. The fair in vision view'd our country's fate, Saw the fair prospect of each rising state. Blithe labour piles the work with magic hand, New cities rise along the winding strand; Before his touch the thicket forests bow, And pay their rightful homage to the plough; A vengeful but despotic war is laid alarm'd, Our veteran heroes in our war-oriental hand; With honours laurel'd, re-sig'd on vid'ry's field, Columbia's Genius testifies his patriot sword, By heaven applaud'd, and by man ador'd.
And ev'ry port fair Commerce spreads her fail, Leads the rich barks and woos the inland gale - Ye treacherous seas, who bear, ye winds who blow, Our nation's wealth to a more treacherous foe? Now falls our flag, if Europe's pirates nod - Shame to our land, there are who kiss the rod! Exulting Fashion strews our pe at home, And Catalina prepare to fire a Rome!
* An elegant poet of Boston.
Indulgent from his native COLUMBIA, To his country's sons, and to the world, - While from his light-torched lamp of truth, From cares of state his mind was unoppress'd, From his great heart his friendly breath, And polished the ear from his soft breath - The Guardian Genius, with his eye on Time, Oped a new scene and chas'd away his fears. Next to his view appears a Juno's face, Smiling in all the majesty of peace. A sound his head the diadem of wisdom gave - More than a king, without or crown or throne - His hand a sceptre holds - his country's cause, His own expenses, and defends her laws; Pleas'd by his side fair Freedom holds her place, And all the Virtues blend their mutual grace; Deceptive Justice rears her fleshy hand, Suspends her equal scale o'er fea and land; Commerce receives the fair arts as her aid; Fell faction dies, and inner discord's laid; By swift, swift Time, from which the world for hour, When equal laws that check full power; Superior fortune cheer'd, in all right, And private views with public good unite; Blessings, like these, my grateful thanks to thee, While Adams fills the presidential chair! Columbia thus: - and shall our poor desert, The promised era of our time avert? Forbid it Heaven! bid each Columbian's mind, First love its country, then embrace mankind; But banish kindness! may its patriot know, Lake Bloom, a boubier, in his country's foe, When dote y'd Peace succumbs to War's alarms, A nation's rage should rush upon its arm; No generous foe, in friendship seems to live; Their great may conquer - but the good forgive! Thus sing, the fed'al muse - no fashious lays; First for our land; then for her sons she prays; Here let the mules hold their tranquil seat, And lib'ral arts their rival patrons meet, The four seasons warm in colder clime, Smooth as Ohio flow the polished rhyme; Or, Erie like, in copious torrents fall, On Fashion's fire, and daring Vice appal. Then, while the lamp inspir'd pedants toil, To hide with piler's lore a barren soil; The flowers of taste shall bloom on DANXIE's page, And TRIZIA's Drama grace Columbia's stage; Aonian harps repeat COLUMBIA's strain, And Europe's Genius yield the palm to PAINE.
MRS. GRATTAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that agreeable to the wish of Mrs. Grattan's subscribers, on Tuesday next she gives a Ball, with refreshments instead of a concert, at Mr. Richardson's. Tickets of admittance to non-subscribers two dollars, to be had at Mrs. Crattan's, No. 192, Market Street.
No non-subscribers tickets to be given without the recommendation of a subscriber.
Jan. 25. dtf
Marshall's Sales,
By virtue of an order from the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to sale at Chestnut Street wharf, on Wednesday the 31st January, at 12 o'clock at noon, for the benefit of the concerned - viz. 66 Boxes of window glass 14 do. hollow glass 294 Straws glass tumblers 100 Pieces Russia sheeting 118 Pieces Ravens Duck 55 Pic'es sail cloth 1 Barrel and one keg of copper nails 9 Hds. of Beef 3 Bbls. Pork 2 Jackscrews 32 Sails, 2 fine flays 1 Hhd. Vinegar 2 Drip stones 2 Small and one large water jars 2 Guns with carriages 1 Copper boiler 1 Iron lantern 2 Side boards, one table 29 Coils of cordage 9 Pipes and one hhd. of Gin
The above having been saved from the wreck of the ship John, capt. Foiger, and labelled against her salvage.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshall.
Marshall's Office, 23d January, 1798.
Pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Jos. Hancey, deceased, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants Coffee House, in Second street, on Wednesday, the 31st inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening.
A VALUABLE LOT or piece of ground situated on the west side of Delaware Eighth street, beginning at the corner of Lombard street, and extending northward 82 feet, thence westward 90 feet, and northward 40 feet, to an eight feet wide alley, thence along the said alley westward 98 feet to a 30 feet wide alley, called Blackberry alley, thence extending by the said alley 122 feet, to Lombard street, and eastward by the said street 188 feet to the place of beginning. The situation of this lot is pleasant and in an improving part of the city (a large three story brick mews of 48 feet in front, having been lately finished immediately opposite) it has four fronts, and may be conveniently divided into ten building lots, from 20 to 22 feet in front, which will readily yield the purchaser an annual income of 450 dollars or more at the customary price for lots near the same situation.
Also a two story frame mews or tenement and lot or piece of ground, situated on the west side of Blackberry alley, containing in breadth on the said alley 42 feet, and in length on the said alley 122 feet. There is a frame stable on the back part of the lot. One yearly rent charge of forty shillings, issuing out of a lot or piece of ground situated in Artillery Lane (in the Northern Liberties) on which is erected a brick mews.
Also one other early rent charge of 31 issuing out of a lot or piece of ground situated in Duke street (commonly called Artillery Lane) on which is erected a frame mews.
Also, 200 acres of land, situated in the county of Northumberland, in the state of Pennsylvania, lying in the 6th district of donation lands, numbered 1360, patented in 1786, bounded east by Lts 119 and 120, south by 1301, west by 1281, north by 1299.
Also, one military land warrant for 100 acres. Likewise, a very valuable lot or piece of ground with a three story commodious brick house and frame kitchen, situated on the east side of Second street from Schuylkill, and north side of Race or Sassafras street, containing on Second street 150 feet, and on Sassafras or Race street 247 feet. There are erected on the premises besides the above dwelling, a convenient Barn and Stable sufficiently large to accommodate several cows, also a number of neat summer-houses in the garden; a variety of trees, some of which are fruit, there is a pump with excellent water in the yard. This property is not more than two squares from the canal which will be highly advantageous to it, in a few years.
Part of this estate is leased for 200 dollars per annum, of which two years from the 25th March next, are unexpired.
A Share in the Philadelphia Library will likewise be sold.
Conditions will be made known at the time of sale.
Any person wishing to view the property will please to apply to
JOHN WARNER, at No. 28, north 4th street, } Executors.
or to EDWARD GUTBUSH, No. 19, fourth 4th street.
WILLIAM SHANNON, Auctioneer.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Debate on Foreign Intercourse.
[Continued from yesterday's Gazette.]
TUESDAY - JANUARY 23.
Mr. FINDLEY believed, if the amendment under consideration had been argued only upon its proper ground, its expediency, he should not have troubled the house with any observations upon it; but this ground had been widely departed from. The arguments of gentlemen who supported it, had not only been misapprehended and mistated, but they themselves had been charged with the worst of intentions. He had sat a whole session in Congress, and not heard so many misrepresentations, and so much play upon words, as he had heard in this debate. Though he did not possess the eloquence and delivery of other gentlemen, he would, at least, endeavour to set them an example of candour.
It might have been fairly argued whether it was now expedient to narrow the extent of our diplomatic corps. This, of itself would have absorbed a pretty large field of discussion, and upon this ground, he supposed the questions which came before the house, were determined upon the principle of expediency. That the present question stands on this ground was acknowledged by gentlemen on different sides of the house; for it had been admitted, by those opposed to the amendment, that if the President were to appoint a large number of ministers (an hundred had been mentioned), the house would be justified in refusing an appropriation.
The gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Griswold) had said, that the constitution declared, that the President should have the power of appointing to office - but that the supporters of this amendment declared the contrary. This was misrepresentation. The question was not who should be appointed, but what offices should be retained - and he always understood it to be the proper business of the legislature to institute offices, and to fix the salaries of the persons who should fill them, but no farther. The constitution gave to the President the power of "appointing ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the supreme court, and all other officers of the United States, which shall be established by law." There seemed to be a distinction between officers appointed by the constitution and officers appointed by law. Foreign ministers and judges were officers appointed by the constitution - but did the Executive ever appoint a judge before his office and salary were appointed by the legislature? No more than he would pretend to appoint military officers and ambassadors, whose offices were not fixed by law. But it was yesterday said, that Congress had nothing to do with foreign intercourse, and that they had no right to investigate it. He was surprised to hear this. Was not the power of declaring war in Congress, not those powers also placed there which should enable them to judge upon the propriety of such a measure? They certainly were - since it was not expected that power should be exercised blindly.
But the committee was told, if they exercised this power, that they should stop the wheels of Government - a favorite expression of a favorite author. How was this to be done? If the doctrines of gentlemen opposed to this amendment were to prevail, they would at least stop the wheels of this house. But it was stated to be the intention of those who advocated this amendment, to check and counter-check the government, until they stopped it altogether. This was a novel declaration. He believed the doctrine of checks and balances had been stated, had been imported, because he did not believe the Abolitionists knew any thing of it; but if the governments of this country were traced to their source, it would be found to be interwoven in them all. The patronage occasioned by appointments to office, had always been a serious question in forming both state governments and the general government. In some states the power was divided between the legislature and the Executive - in other states, the jealousy which existed in this respect had placed the power in the legislature. Were it necessary for him to give an opinion on the subject, he should have no hesitation in declaring, that this power was improper to be placed in a legislature; and that by placing it there, in endeavouring to avoid one evil, they laid the foundation for a greater.
When the constitution of the United States was under consideration, it was well known to those members of the committee who were present at that time (and some he faw) that this was an important question. It was thrown into different shapes, until at last it was adopted as in the constitution. This regulation was adopted upon principle and was not a mere arbitrary thing. The power of appointing to office was brought down by placing a part of it in the legislature. It was farther restrained, by prohibiting any member of the legislature from enjoying during the period for which he was elected, any office which should have been increased, during that time. Thus holding up to view the avenues by which corruption was most likely to enter.
But they had been told the President was a check upon the legislature, the senate upon the President and house of representatives; but that the house of representatives had no check upon the executive. If this was the nature of our government, he must own he was ignorant of it, though it was well known he had been pretty conversant with it since it had an existence. He believed it was not without reason that the sole power of originating money bills was
placed in the house of representatives, which was an effectual check - He was early led to this opinion. When the constitution was under consideration, this was asserted, by men well acquainted with the subject, as an effectual check; though it was also predicted that the day might arrive, though it was thought to be very far distant, when it might be considered otherwise. But, he was sorry to find, that day was now come, so much sooner than it had been predicted.
In the year 1796, our diplomatic intercourse was first enlarged. He then voted for it, not because he was convinced it was necessary, but because he had not an opportunity of knowing it was not necessary, and he therefore trusted to executive judgment; not that he considered himself as a mere machine, and that he was bound to appropriate, because the President had sent an estimate to the house. This doctrine was not then avowed, if it had, it would have startled the house. He voted it as a temporary measure; and he did not think if the appropriation was now withheld, that the house could be charged with entering into the executive court, and with doing executive business. In order to keep the subject completely within the power of congress, the law had been passed only for two years; upon the same principle that the law was passed with respect to a standing army. He therefore submitted it to gentlemen to determine which was the new doctrine, that in support of the amendment, or that produced against it.
In order to support the necessity of ministers abroad, gentlemen had stated it to be their business to watch the proceedings of foreign courts. That this might have been the case, he had no doubt, but he believed we had had no proof of this watchfulness of late. He feared they were more frequently employed in forming plots with which they had no business. We had a minister at a certain court, he said, and though an order was issued which placed our commerce upon a most dangerous footing, yet we never heard of it, until we heard of its execution. Upon the whole, he believed ministers resident were equal to any business we had to do in foreign countries, and a salary of 4,500 dollars, had never been complained of as being too low; as to what gentlemen had said about other nations sending ministers to this country, and that therefore we ought to return ministers of the same grade to them, this could not be a governing principle with this country. We had to consider our own advantage, and let foreign nations attend to theirs.
But it was observed, that no branch of government was to be supposed capable of abusing its powers. This was contradicted by the constitution, for it had guarded against this abuse in the executive. Gentlemen spoke of this amendment as calculated to injure the President; he did not see how that could be. Refusing to appropriate money for any object which he were of opinion ought to be effected, could be doing injured during the summer session, as congress had declined to act upon several subjects which he had recommended to them.
The gentleman from Delaware (Mr. Bayard) in speaking of the inconsiderable nature of the patronage of our executive, to show there was no danger to be apprehended from an extension of it, compared it to the patronage of the crown of England, the extensive source of which he did not consider as dangerous, but as necessary to preserve the monarchy. To hear this doctrine on this floor, astonished him, as well as the use made of it. Here, he stated, the patronage was not dangerous. Why? Because a greater was necessary to the monarch in Great-Britain to preserve his power - and he supposed, as a necessary consequence, therefore, it was necessary here, to promote a monarchy! Gentlemen delighted to dwell on this theme, and to prove that all danger was to be apprehended, from popular governments. It was his opinion that it was necessary, in order to preserve republican purity in our government, to guard against the extension of executive patronage. He might call to his aid to prove this, the history and experience of all ages and nations, which would show that republican governments corrupted, were worse than monarchies. He then took a view of the different popular governments which had formerly existed in Europe, and showed that the spirit of despotism in the executive had wholly destroyed and absorbed the popular branches.
Ungenerous allusions, the tendency of which he did not understand, had been made against persons from foreign countries. It had been the constant policy of this country to admit as citizens, after a certain period, persons from all countries. Our constitution and laws admit of no distinction of citizens. Why, then, was it now thought to be dishonourable not to have been born in this country? If this principle had been introduced sooner, he should have been saved some trouble; for he, though born in a foreign country, had been elected by the citizens of this country to transact their legislative business for many years, and he did not think that they ever conceived their representative would have heard, it intimated in this house, that he ought not, on that account, to be considered upon the same ground with other members. Let this sentiment should not have had its force, it was repeated, stating, that our danger did not arise from foreign correspondence, but from the importation of foreigners. He did not know what all this meant, except it were to destroy the harmony existing between the citizens of the union, who were of all countries.
But in connection with this, something had been said which seemed to shew the aim of gentlemen. These persons were called enemies of government, and were charged with making attempts to overfet it, and even this amendment was stated as being intended to have this effect. He asked
whether such charges were added to the reason of that committee? The friends of the amendment had been charged with adoring the people out of doors; but sure charges, to catch the public ear. But, to overturn the government, it was a crime of a very high nature, and ought not to be passed over.
The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Dennis) had said something about an attempt to overturn the government, by this house, when the British treaty was under consideration. He knew there was an attempt made to give a new sense to the constitution - an attempt was made to pass a vote in its favor upon principle, instead of expediency, and by doing so, to declare the house had no discretion in appropriating to carry into effect a treaty; if that point had been carried it would have been overfetting a well established constitutional principle, but it was not carried.
He acknowledged it were only a few men who made use of this violent kind of language, and he knew their characters. They were chiefly men who had been accustomed to make arraignments in county courts, where such liberties were usually taken.
Mr. ISAAC PARKER apologized for rising in so late a stage of the debate, especially as he did not know that he should offer any thing which was new upon the subject before them; - but he thought it necessary to state his opinion upon some things which fell from the gentleman from Virginia.
He considered this amendment merely as a text thrown out for political discussion - the ground of which had been considerably changed. Indeed it was no uncommon thing when gentlemen found their measures meet with greater opposition than they expected, to endeavour to give them a different aspect. The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Brent) yesterday, confessed the object of the motion to a narrower ground, and exhibited it in a less formidable shape than that in which it had before appeared. The mover of the amendment let out with declaring it to be his intention to bring back our diplomatic intercourse to what it was in the year 1796; but there was no principle in that law similar to this amendment. There was nothing there but an appropriation of money, without any reference to the grade of ministers to be employed.
But the gentleman wished to limit the patronage of the executive, without bringing any proof that this power had been abused; but having no ground of this kind to go upon, the gentleman had invented a number of theories of his own, un sanctioned by experience. He stated that the form of a government was of little consequence. For his part, he thought the people of this country were well assured of the importance of a republican form of government, so constructed as to preserve its purity; but now they were told every thing depended solely upon the execution of a government.
In support of this principle, the gentleman had asserted that executive patronage was more dangerous in republican governments than in monarchies. If this were true he was misinformed by history. There were few governments in the world, which partook of the republican form; he knew none, but those of this country, Great-Britain, and the present government of France. All the other governments with which he was acquainted, were either monarchies with some final checks, or civil despotisms. The governments which had taken place in the European governments had been produced by representative bodies. He mentioned the revolution in France, which he stated as being produced by the King's summoning a representative assembly for the purpose of extricating himself from his difficulties. But the gentleman from Virginia, he stated, had said that the liberties of the people of England were in greater danger than if they had no representative body; but he believed the reform of that government from an absolute, to a limited monarchy, had been occasioned by the people. So soon as representatives of the people were admitted into the government, the reform began, and continued until it became much more beneficial to the people, than it had before been.
He wished to examine into the fact whether the republican governments were not preferable to any other. He believed that this country was indebted for its independence to the republican governments of the individual states. If it had not been for them, he believed these states would still have been a colony under Great-Britain. But by the people having the privilege of electing enlightened citizens into their legislatures, who were aware of the disadvantages under which the country laboured from being subject to a foreign power, this disadvantage was shown to the people, and it produced a spirit favourable to independence. He had therefore adopted a different opinion from that avowed by the gentleman from Virginia; he believed a republican government, the best possible government for securing the liberties of a country. He believed there might be abuses in republican governments, as well as others; but no fact had been adduced to show that abuses existed in our government; nay the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gallatin) acknowledged - and he was glad to hear the acknowledgment - that our government was as yet tolerably pure. Why, then, go into measures to prevent mischiefs, which are unlikely to take place? But it was said these mischiefs were to arise from the power of the president to appoint to office. It was true, the president had this power, but it was also true that the senate participated with him in that power; so that if any patronage attended it, it was divided between the two departments, and it could not be supposed that the senate, composed of gentlemen of the first talents from the different parts of the Union, would be likely to misuse this power. They were a check upon the president, and there was no need of any other.
But danger was apprehended from the president's appointing to office, only men of opinions consonant to his own. He thought the arguments of gentlemen had been somewhat misplaced on this ground. He had heard no gentleman contend, that if there should be a vacancy in an office, and a person of different opinions entertained some opinions different from those of the executive, or might think some of the measures of the administration had been wrong, that on that ground merely, he should be rejected. If they did, he should not join them. His opinion was, however, that if there were a set of gentlemen averse to every measure of government, to whom it was sufficient to know that a business was recommended by the executive, for them to condemn it - that these gentlemen ought not to be appointed to office; as it might be supposed that such persons would rather retard, than assist in the execution of the measures of government. For instance, suppose there were some citizens in the country (and he had heard there were) who declared that the excise law or earning tax, were unconsti-

...right to appoint persons of this description to collect those taxes? Certainly not, they would create an opposition to the government, by rendering those laws odious.
But it was said the preference of men of certain opinions, if the business of foreign ministers was continued, might have an improper influence upon the members of the legislature. He thought few gentlemen in Congress were capable of being operated upon by an expectation of appointments to office; besides, if the president were to act confidentially with the principles which gentlemen attributed to him, he would not choose gentlemen from thence who were active in support of executive measures; he would rather wish to retain them in their present situation.
To those gentlemen who thought consuls were equal to every business which we had to settle abroad, he would say, that the duty of consuls was well known and defined by our laws; it only related to individuals of this country who might have occasion to go to foreign countries, and who might require assistance from them. There was no instance, he believed, of any representation being made from one government to another, by means of consuls. If it were necessary to have any such representation made, it was proper, therefore, to leave the business in the hands of the president and senate who would best determine to what place ministers ought to be sent, and what should be their grade. He should, therefore, vote against the amendment; and though some gentlemen might vote in favor of it, thinking that it did not interfere with the constitutional power of the executive, yet it was his opinion, if it were voted upon the ground stated by the mover of it, it would infringe upon those powers, more especially as the gentleman himself had declared, that though he did not mean at present, to attempt an overturning of the whole diplomatic corps, he meant to do it at some future period.
The committee rose and had leave to sit again. (Debate to be continued.)
NEW-YORK, January 25. Departed this life, on Monday the 22d inst. at his seat at Morrisania , in the 72d year of his age, the Hon. LEWIS MORRIS , Esquire, Major General of the Southern Division of this State. His remains were interred, yesterday, in the Family Vault at Morrisania , with military honors. A detachment, consisting of four companies of infantry from Col. Morton's and Col. Stoddard's regiments, performed the military duties at the place of interment — and minute-guns were fired from the Battery in the city under the direction of Capt. Ten Eyck, commencing at half past one o'clock P. M.
Though philosophy would teach us that as death is inevitable, the certainty should ever reconcile us to the event; yet, when Worth and Virtue sink to the tomb, we find the human heart triumphing over the cold precepts of this philosophy. Affection will dwell with delight upon the departed worth and will heave the sigh (tho' unavailing) for its loss. This tribute from the public and from his friends, few have better merited than the deceased.
From the public he received distinguished proofs of confidence, having been (in the civil department) a member of the first congress who voted the independence of the United States and for a number of years a member of the senate of this state.
In the military, he rose through the various grades, to the rank of major general of the southern division.
With his friends he was highly esteemed, for he possessed those qualities which render the friend truly valuable. To an uncommon degree of cheerfulness of disposition, were united as genuine philanthropy and hospitality, as ever graced or warmed the bosom of man.
With the grief, therefore, of his family, for their bereavement, will be joined the sorrow of the public, for the loss of a good citizen; and of many individuals, for a worthy and much valued friend.
PROVIDENCE, January 20. The Ship Henry , Capt. Boyd, from Surinam for this Port, is captured by the British frigate Lapwing , and carried into St. Kitts.
The Ship Semiramis , Capt. Jacob Smith, is arrived at Newport from Batavia; having performed her voyage out and home in 8 months and 25 days.
BOSTON, January 22. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Calcutta, to his friend in this place, dated July 31, 1797.
"You will perhaps expect me to give you a statement of business in this quarter; but it would require many pages to make but an imperfect representation; however it is such, as to insure me a handsome voyage if the ship reaches America in safety; and I think presents such advantages, as to induce the Americans to procure it and make it the most extensive branch of their commerce."
PORTSMOUTH, January 17. Friday evening, a sailor named Robert Williams, a foreigner, belonging on board the armed ship Crescent , lying at Col. Langdon's island, jumped overboard and was drowned, he appeared for a few days previous to his death. On the morning following he was taken up, and after the usual ceremony, was bro't over this side, and decently interred in the North burial ground followed by the officers and men belonging to the frigate and a number of the inhabitants of this town.
RICHMOND, January 15. On Wednesday last departed this life, JACOB AMBLER , Treasurer of this State, his last illness, which was painful beyond description, he sustained with a patience and fortitude well becoming a good man and a pious christian. His loss will be long and severely felt, not only by those who were closely connected with him by the ties of blood and friendship, but by all within the sphere of his acquaintance. His funeral was attended by a numerous and respectable course of people; and the legislative body, by an unanimous vote, adjourned for a time in order to pay him the last melancholy tribute, and to testify the high sense they entertained of his character and public services.
On the late Mr. AMBLER. When a good man dies, his worth ought to be proclaimed. The havoc of the grave, were it itself, would be rendered doubly severe, if it were to exclude the commemoration of departed virtue.
JACOB AMBLER had passed the 55th year of his age; without a blemish to his reputation; without an enemy; with numerous friends. Adored by his family, he has almost consoled them for his loss, by the conviction, that he has not gone too early for himself, and that he was mature in character.
Notwithstanding the constant exposure of an official man to the displeasure of others by the impartiality of his conduct, even those, who went away from him unindulged in their applications, were satisfied by a confidence in the purity of his motives. His public career for nearly twenty years was a series of testimony to this truth.
Drawn from the peaceful walks of life into public action, without a solicitation, or a wish previously expressed, he was chosen by the legislature to three important offices during the revolution and since the peace. His last, that of Treasurer, presented for thirteen years, to malice, envy, or enmity, had they existed against him, an annual opportunity of gratification, and yet he was annually re-elected, because he had unremittingly shown his fitness for the office. His fatal disorder put human nature on the rack; but he bore his agonies with every firmness, of which human nature was capable; cherished, strengthened and animated by the divine glow of Christianity; and foreseeing with a smile the prospect opening to his view. The poor scarcely knew the hand, from which they so often felt relief. — And those who were his dependants in servitude could not but own how their condition was softened by the kindness of their master. If philosophy and religion produce this excellence, go reader, and imitate him, who is now lamented, not for himself, but for those he has left behind.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 9. Letters were yesterday received by the ship Polly , capt. Rowland, from the most respectable Mercantile houses in Bilboa, stating, that an immense number of French Freebooters infest the Spanish coasts, and capture all American vessels, without discrimination, regardless of their papers, even the celebrated role d'équipage ; in those cases, which the Americans have taken the precaution to provide themselves with this paper; they are taken from them and destroyed, and they are afterwards carried in and condemned for want of them.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) December 30. A report, has been prevalent these three days, but how true we cannot say, stating that the brigands had attacked St. Marc's, but had been repulsed. It is said that the feint they lately made of attacking the Mole, was merely for the purpose of drawing the British forces to that fortress, in order to leave St. Marc's unprotected, in that they succeeded, as considerable reinforcements were sent thither from St. Marc, L'Arcahay, and other places, but still sufficient force was left there to defend the place, which has been done with great gallantry.
FALMOUTH, January 3. Friday arrived the fchr. Friendship , Selleck, from New-York, last from Port au-Paix, into which place she was carried by a French privateer of one gun and twenty men, who plundered her of the greater part of her cargo, consisting of provisions and lumber, and condemned the vessel; the captain, however, went immediately to Cape Francois by land, and stated his case to the Black Commandant Touissant, who received him politely, and gave him orders for the restoration of his vessel. She was originally consigned to John Cunningham, Esq. of Montego Bay. The Captain informs, that a number of American vessels, which had been condemned with their cargoes, by the Robber Santhonax, had been let at liberty by Gen. Touissant, whose regard for justice and humanity had rendered him popular, and obtained him many friends.
BALL. Mr. Byrne's fourth Ball will be on Tuesday evening next, 30th Jan. at Oellers's Hotel. Gentlemen's tickets at one dollar each, to be had at the Hotel. Ladies' tickets to be had of Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, No. 114 North 6th Street. Tuition as usual. Jan. 27.
Flax Seed for Sale. Apply to GEO. DOBSON, No. 25 South Third Street. Jan. 27.
Genteel Boarding and Lodging. To be had at a moderate price — Enquire at No. 138, Arch-Street. Jan. 27.
Surveyor General's Office. December 27, 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 has 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 case, or any others interested or concerned therein, they having at least thirty days notice for John Hall, secretary of the Land Office.
N. Luthborough. January 26.
THE GAZETTE. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 29. By Authority. LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Fifth Congress of the United States AT THE SECOND SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the thirteenth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven.
AN ACT To amend the several Acts for laying duties on Spirits distilled within the United States, and on Stills. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this Act, it shall be lawful for all owners of Stills within the United States, which shall have been duly entered according to law, to make their election, at any time of the year, both as to the rate of duty which they may choose to pay for the employment of their said Stills, whether for a year, or for such other shorter period, as may be allowed by law; and also, as to the time of commencing such employment.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved. — January 20th, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Extract of a letter from a citizen of the United States, dated at Amsterdam, 25th October 1797.
"I find Holland in general in a tranquil situation, both with regard to politics and trade: while I was at Rotterdam the action was fought between the fleets which terminated in the defeat of the Dutch fleet with the loss of 10 ships of the line: no naval action was ever fought harder, or ended in a more complete victory; the residue of the fleet has reached the Texel, and the government is preparing to refit it, yet this must be a work of time, & in the mean time, the naval dominion of England is uncontrollable by any power. The convention are engaged in forming a new constitution, which will be brought forward in the course of the winter; at present the government may be said to be completely under the influence of France, though that influence cannot move it to acts of violence, nor will the great mass of the people be turned from a cool and steady attention to their interests; in forming a peace I do not undertake to say how far the independence of the country will be destroyed by France or England, but I rather think its trade and existence as a center of wealth and exchange is so necessary to Europe in general, that no measures will be taken materially to injure them by either party: the war has already done immense injury to the country, particularly to Amsterdam, by diverting its trade to Hamburg yet this must eventually return and I cannot but think that the very advantageous situation of both Amsterdam and Rotterdam will forever insure great business to them both."
A gentleman of this city, just arrived from Charleston, informs, that he there saw a letter addressed to citizen Godard, late chancellor of the French consulate in that city, by citizen Mangourit, dated Paris, November 9. In this letter, citizen Mangourit informs citizen Godard, that he is appointed minister plenipotentiary of the French republic to the United States, and only waits the termination of the conferences with the American commissioners, to set out for the place of his destination. He also requests citizen Godard, to proceed to Philadelphia, and there wait his arrival. (Morn. Pap.)
INFORMATION.
Don Carlos Martinez De Yrujo, Knight of the royal and distinguished order of Charles the third, his Catholic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States of America.
Whereas the government of Caracas has opened the ports of said province for the importation in Neutral bottoms of certain articles of provisions and dry goods, (agreeable to the list deposited with his catholic majesty's consular general in this city, and with all other Spanish consuls throughout the United States) under the express condition that the returns of said articles are to be in produce of the said province. Now, therefore, I do hereby give this public notice, in order that such persons as may be inclined to trade to Caracas may avail themselves thereof, informing them at the same time, that it will be absolutely necessary to be furnished with a passport from me, for those vessels which sail from Philadelphia, or from his catholic majesty's consuls in the other ports of the United States.
Given under my hand in Philadelphia, the 27th day of January, 1798. (Signed) DON CARLOS MARTINEZ DE YRUJO.
MR. FENNO. Observing in the Aurora of this morning a refutation of the charge made a few days ago in the same paper, against Mr. Pickering, accompanied by a deposition of a certain Thomas Wotherspoon, in which my name is mentioned as expressing doubts about the validity of the certificate and passport given by the Secretary of State to that gentleman, I will thank you (should you publish the refutation and deposition above alluded to) to insert with this note, declaring that I never expressed to Doctor Reynolds any doubts about the validity of Mr. Wotherspoon's certificate or protection, or any wish to see either of them; and that if any conversation of that kind took place between Dr. Reynolds & Mr. Wotherspoon it was entirely without my privity or consent, & that Dr. Reynolds never had any kind of authority from me to ask for a sight of the papers, which assertions I can further state have been declared by Doctor Reynolds himself to be true this morning in the presence of a gentleman of the first respectability. WILLIAM H. TOD. Jan. 26th, 1798.
Those printers who may publish the deposition, are requested to give this also a place in their papers.
The holders of the notes, acceptances, endorsements and other engagements of Edward Fox, for 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 to them 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.
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GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
The ship Favorite , Thompson, from hence to Hamburg, was spoke the 10th ult. in lat. 41 20, long. 64 24, out 5 days all well.
The schooner Polly , Forsyth, of this port, has arrived at New-York, from Cape Nicholas Mole.
The ship Hope , Benbridge, of this port, has arrived at Cape-Nicholas-Mole, from Bourdeaux.
The ship active , Rose, of this port, sent into New-Providence, some time since, on her passage home, from the Havanna, is cleared, but the principal part of her cargo condemned, the active was to sail for this port about the 20th inst.
The sloop Polly , Baker, for St. Vincents left the fort on Sunday last, same night was drove ashore, on Tinicum island, where vessel and most part of her cargo are lost.
Charleston, January 10.
Yesterday arrived the ship Mary , White, London, 50 days; spoke fchr. Clara , W. N. Williams, of Baltimore, from Petit Guave, bound to Baltimore, 55 days out, in great distress.
The brig Paddy , O'Driscoll, and ship South-Carolina , Robinson, were to sail from London, for this port, about 14 days after the Mary .
The Fame , Jones, and the Knight Morley , had arrived at Hamburg, from this port.
Capt. Smith, of the ship Rainbow , lately belonged this port, which has lately been condemned in France for want of role d'équipage , came passenger in the Mary .
The ship Charlotte , Lindsay, which was carried into Nantz, it was thought would be condemned.
The Juno , Walker, which was carried into France, it was supposed would be cleared though the captors had destroyed the role d'équipage , the owner who was in France, had received a copy from America, which would be the means of clearing her.
Sunday the 27th December last, the fchr. Cato , captain Marden, failed from this port for St. Augustine. On Wednesday following she anchored off Augustine. Bar but the wind rising high, she was driven from her anchor into the Gulf stream, and on the 29th was captured by the British frigate Andromeda , capt. Hall. The passengers in the schooner, viz. John Hopkins, Esq. of Columbia in this state, Mr. Le Cluse, M. Gugal, Mr. Rucord, Mr. Pottier and Mr. Biles, were taken on board of the frigate, and detained until the 31st when they were put on board the brig Sally , of New-York from Jamaica, which landed them in Savannah the 3d instant. Mr. Sanchez and Mr. Sullivan two other passengers, were detained in the frigate. Capt. Marden was sent in the schooner to New-Providence, where it is thought she will be condemned, as she had powder and other contraband articles on board.
Mr. Hopkins, whose letter furnishes us with this account, speaks very favorably of the treatment received from the captain and officers of the frigate; all their baggage was given them, and when they were sent off they were furnished with one week's provision, and spirits sufficient to last until they got to Savannah.
The same frigate, a few days before, captured the brig Samuel , of Baltimore, captain Young, from the Havanna, loaded with sugar, and sent her for Providence. Capt. Young is detained on board the frigate; he expected his cargo would be condemned, and his vessel cleared.
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4. From Chester by Centerville, Easton, Newmarket, Vienna, Salisbury, Snowhill and Princess Ann to Baltimore once a week. Receive the mail at Chester every Wednesday at 7 A.M. arrive at Easton at 9 A.M. Leave Easton on Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Snowhill on Friday at 1 P.M. and at Princess Ann on Saturday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Princess Ann on Saturday at 10 A.M. arrive at Easton on the next day at 10 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore on Monday at 10 A.M. Leave Baltimore on Tuesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Chester on Wednesday at 4 P.M. 5. From Harford by Bel-air to the Black horse once a week. Leave Harford every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Black horse on Wednesday at 6 A.M. Returning. Leave Black horse on Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Harford on the next Tuesday at 9 A.M.
PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND and VIRGINIA.
6. From Baltimore by Black horse to Yorktown Pa. once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 4 P.M. arrive at Black horse on Saturday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown on Sunday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Yorktown every Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore on Friday at 10 A.M. 7. From Yorktown by Hanover, Petersburg, Taneyton and Fredericktown to Leesburg once a week. Leave Yorktown every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday at 5 P.M. and arrive at Leesburg on Wednesday at 2 P.M. Returning. Leave Leesburg every Friday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown on Sunday at 10 A.M. 8. From Yorktown by Abingdon, Gettysburg, Fairfield, Elizabeth town, Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg and Strasburg to Woodstock once a week. Leave Yorktown every Sunday at 10 A.M. arrive at Martinsburg on Tuesday at 11 A.M. and arrive at Woodstock on Wednesday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Woodstock on Wednesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown on Sunday at 10 A.M. 9. From Winchester by Cannonsburg, Washington, W.B. Libby and Wheeling to the mouth of Flushing creek once a week (contract for one year only). Leave Winchester every Friday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Flushing creek on Sunday at 4 P.M. Returning. Leave Flushing creek on Wednesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Winchester on Friday at 8 A.M. 10. From Washington by Brownsville and Union to Morgantown once a week. Leave Washington every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Morgantown on Saturday at 6 A.M. Returning. Leave Morgantown on Sunday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Washington on Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Union by 3 P.M. 11. From Baltimore by Fredericktown, Elizabeth town, Greenback and Chambersburg to Shippenburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 11 A.M. arrive at Fredericktown on Saturday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Shippenburg on Monday at 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Shippenburg every Tuesday at 9 A.M. arrive at Elizabeth town at 8 P.M. at Fredericktown on Wednesday at 10 A.M. and at Baltimore on Thursday at 5 P.M.
MARYLAND.
12. From Elizabeth town by Hancock and Oldtown to Cumberland once a week. Leave Cumberland every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Elizabeth town on Monday at 8 A.M. Returning. Leave Elizabeth town every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Cumberland on Tuesday at 6 P.M. 13. From Baltimore to Annapolis once a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis at 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore at 5 P.M. 14. From Baltimore by Annapolis, Queen Anne's, Upper Marlborough, Piscataway, Portobacco, Albrecht's, Newport and Chaptico to Leonardtown once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 10 A.M. arrive at Annapolis at 5 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon, arrive at Piscataway by 6 P.M. and arrive at Leonardtown every Monday forenoon by 9 o'clock. Returning. Leave Leonardtown every Monday at 3 P.M. arrive at Piscataway on Tuesday by 6 P.M. and arrive at Upper Marlborough on Wednesday by 11 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 6 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P.M. 15. From Annapolis by Lower Marlborough, Huntingdon and Calvert court house to St. Leonard's once a week. Leave Annapolis every Saturday at 9 A.M. and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday at 3 P.M. Returning. Leave St. Leonard's every Monday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Annapolis the next Saturday at 6 A.M. 16. From Bladensburg by Upper Marlborough,
Leave Harker's Ford every Friday at 3 P.M. and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday at 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Smithfield every Sunday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Harker's Ford on Monday at 7 P.M. 17. From Goldens by Gelsberg, St. Thomas's, Middlesex and Lower Marlborough court house and Edgewater to Goldens once a week. Leave Goldens every Wednesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Goldens every Saturday at 4 P.M. and at each Post Office 2 hours after delivery of the mail. VIRGINIA & NORTH-CAROLINA. 18. From Suffolk by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern once a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday at noon, arrive at Edenton on Tuesday at 1 P.M. at Plymouth on Wednesday at 6 A.M. at Washington on Thursday at 10 A.M. and at Newbern on Friday at 12 M. Returning. Leave Newbern every Friday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Washington on Saturday at 4 P.M. and at Suffolk on Monday at 9 A.M. NORTH-CAROLINA. 19. From Edenton by Hertford, Newton, Elizabeth city, and Jonesburg to Indian-town once a week. Leave Edenton every Wednesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Indian-town on Thursday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Indian-town every Tuesday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday at 11 A.M. 20. From Halifax by Northampton court-house, Princeton, Murfreesborough, Winton and Windsor to Edenton once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday at 3 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Wednesday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Saturday at 11 A.M. 21. From Halifax by Southport, Hogon, Williamston and Daily's to Plymouth once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Plymouth on Wednesday at 3 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M. 22. From Halifax by Tarboro' and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M. 23. From Halifax by Warrenton, Williamston, Oxford, Hillsborough, Martinsville, Salem, Lexington, Salisbury and Catawba court-house to Salisbury, and thence by the same route to Halifax, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Warrenton at 7 P.M. and at Salisbury on Saturday at 4 P.M. and at Halifax on Monday at 9 A.M. Returning. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Warrenton at 7 P.M. and at Salisbury on Saturday at 4 P.M. and at Halifax on Monday at 9 A.M. 24. From Halifax by Mount Tizah, Person court-house, Leesburg, Cowell court-house and Rockingham court-house to Germantown once in two weeks. Leave Halifax every other Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Germantown on Saturday at 4 P.M. Returning. Leave Germantown every other Sunday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax on Tuesday at 4 P.M. 25. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford, Wilkes, Morganton and Rutherford to Spartanburg in S. C. once in two weeks. Leave Salem every other Saturday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Spartanburg on Wednesday at 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Spartanburg every other Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Salem on the next Monday at 6 P.M. 26. From Louisa by Nash court-house to Tarboro' once a week. Leave Tarboro' every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Louisa on Saturday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Louisa every Sunday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Tarboro' by 6 P.M. 27. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesborough, and Kingston to Newbern, once in two weeks. Leave Raleigh every other Tuesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Newbern on the next Friday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Newbern every other Friday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 6 P.M. 28. From Raleigh by Chapel Hill to Hillsborough, and from Hillsborough by Chapel Hill and Chatham court-house to Raleigh, once a week. To wait two hours at Chatham court-house. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Hillsborough on Wednesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 8 A.M. Returning. Leave Raleigh every Wednesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Hillsborough on Thursday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Friday by 8 A.M. 29. From Fayetteville by Elizabethton, Bellefont and Springfield to Wilmington, and from Wilmington by S. Washington, Sareco and Sampson court-house to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday at 5 P.M. 30. From Fayetteville by Afton and Randolph court-house to Salisbury, and from Salisbury by Montgomery court-house, Anson court-house and Richmond court-house to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Fayetteville on Friday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Fayetteville on Friday at 6 P.M. 31. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Friday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday by 6 P.M. SOUTH & NORTH-CAROLINA. 32. From Camden by Lancaster court-house, Charlotte and Lincoln to Stateville, once in two weeks. Leave Camden every other Monday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Stateville on Thursday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Stateville every other Friday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Camden on Monday by 6 P.M. SOUTH-CAROLINA. 33. From Columbia by Winnsborough, Chester court-house, Pinckneyville, Spartanburg, and Greenville court-house to Pickettville, and from Pickettville by Lynchburg court-house and Newbury court-house to Columbia, once a week. To wait one hour at each post office on the route. Leave Columbia every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Pickettville on Tuesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Newbury on Wednesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Columbia on Thursday at 4 P.M. and at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P.M. 34. From Columbia by Orangeburg to Charleston, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Charleston on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Charleston every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday at noon. SOUTH-CAROLINA & GEORGIA. 35. From Edgefield court-house by Cambridge, Allenville court-house, Pendleton court-house, Hattiesburg, Franklin court-house, Edenton and Petersburg to Washington, and from Washington by Petersburg and Cambridge to Edgefield court-house, once a week. Leave Edgefield court-house every Friday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Petersburg on Sunday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Washington on Monday by 10 A.M. and at Washington by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6 A.M. and at Cambridge on Thursday by 10 A.M. and at Edgefield court-house by 7 P.M. 36. From Augusta by Washington, Greenbush and Lexington to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 3 P.M. and arrive at Georgetown on Tuesday by 5 P.M. and arrive at Augusta on Thursday by 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Georgetown every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Augusta by noon on Monday. 37. From Gardens Corner to Beaufort once a week. Leave Beaufort every Thursday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Gardens Corner by 3 P.M. Returning. Leave Gardens Corner every Tuesday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Beaufort on Thursday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Beaufort by 10 A.M. Note 1. The Post Master General may alter the time of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, by previous notification on adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. Note 2. Half an hour shall be allowed for opening and closing the Mail at all offices where no particular time is specified.
Note 3. For every hour's delay in the delivery of the Mail, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continues beyond the time of departure of any succeeding Mail, the Contractor shall forfeit for such delay one dollar for every mile of the route, in addition to the sum of five dollars for each trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be sent in the Mail; and if any person making proposals desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own or another's use, he must state in his proposals the sum he will pay for such conveyance, and for what term without that emolument. Note 5. Should any person making proposals desire to alter the time of arrival and departure of any Mail, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract. Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to file their proposals in the Post Office, and not by the mail. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July, and October, in draft on the Post Office on the route in operation on the 31st day of March inclusive, in the year 1822.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post-Master General. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, December 18, 1797.
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEWTOON, 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, No. 25, So. Third-street. January 4.
To Cabinet Makers, Joiners, &c.
Cavanagh & Hearn, Pine-street, near the New-Market, RETURN thanks to their friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hope, by their unremitting attention, to merit a continuance of their favors. The Partnership between them and Joseph B. Barry, has been dissolved by mutual consent. Cavanagh and Hearn have just received a quantity of St. Domingo and Honduras Mahogany, which they intend to sell on very reasonable terms for cash. Orders from the country most punctually executed. Veneers of all kinds cut as usual. Jan. 15.
Musical Instrument Manufactory, TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY.
HARPER, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired side board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, Gonopaph and French harp foot, which for facility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he dares himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for CASH. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c. N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. November 18.
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 accomplices therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives. December 20.
Prison Manufactory.
FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d. Flooring Brads, Spriggs, saddle and card Dacks. Oakum and chipped Logwood. Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread. Also—Sawed Marble, suitable for currier's tables, tomb and head stones, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, slabs, facies, window sills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26.
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for the last twenty-five years past. takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at his Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young gentlemen, and 6 in the evening for young ladies. Dec. 8.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies.
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. August 25.
City Commissioner's Office, January 12th, 1797. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said Commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. 1. From the north side of Vine street to the south side of Mulberry street, to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Licks. 2. From the south side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Mouler. 3. From the south side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. mwm
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, 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. 18 1798.
Just received a Fresh Supply.
English Grammar, The second edition, with improvements, ADAPTED to the different classes of learners, with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. By LINDLEY MURRAY. "This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professions in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recollect to have seen." Monthly Review, July 1795. "This Grammar is, on many accounts entitled to commendatory notice, its materials have been carefully and judiciously selected; its arrangement is distinct and well adapted to the purpose of instruction and its expression is simple, perspicuous and accurate, &c." See the character at large in the Analytical Review, July 1796
English Exercises,
Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. "We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy an important place in the science of the English language, and as such, we can warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue." Monthly Review, July 1797. The above Books are for sale at JOSEPH & JAMES CRUICKSHANKS book store, No. 87, Market Street. January 11.
60 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 4 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, midling well proportioned; he has a very comic voice, his face teeth front very far apart; there were one or two with him—cannot rightly describe the cloaths he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of kersey trousers, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts; except he has made for Philadelphia or the Jersey shore, he will be found in the city or suburbs. He is the above reward, paid by me, JOHN MOORE. Living in Bril Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2.
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.
Valuable Books,
Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. OSMOND, 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. OSMOND, (Price 25 cents, handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and seventy three cuts.) The Looking Glass for the Mind, O R,
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.
This Day Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets. Price 3-Sixths of a Dollar. Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796." In which the charge of speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the late means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the character of those persons who are considered hostile to their dominating schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Mullenbough and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.