Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-12-29 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1344.]
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. SÖLKE, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August...
Clocks and Watches.
LESLIE AND PRICE,
No. 79, MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES...
Imported from London & Liverpool, EARTHEN WARE, in crates and hogheads, well assorted.
Wine Bottles in hampers, Window Glass of all sizes, Two cases of Stationery...
Also on hand, Madeira wine, very old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, Holland gin in pipes, first quality...
FOR SALE,
The fast-sailing Schooner ORION, Seventy tons burthen; fifteen months old; her frame is of the best of white oak...
For Sligo and Kilkibegs, The American Ship NANCY, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co.
For Sale, or Charter, The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PILE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792...
And on hand, TEAS. Imperial, Hyson, and, Souchong, Nankeens of the best quality. 40,000 pieces Nankeens of the best quality.
North-American Land Company.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders that an election will be held at the company's office, on Saturday the 31st December...
FASHIONABLE WAISTCOATING.
GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, SOUTH THIRD-STREET, Has received per the Diana, from London, Clouded and striped Spanish Swansdown...
Insurance Company of North-America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS in this company are desired to take notice that the second Tuesday in January, (being the 10th day of the month) is the day fixed by charter for the election of twenty-five Directors...
FOR SALE,
At Whitefides' Tea Ware-House, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial, Hyson, Souchong, Bohea...
INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday the 9th January next...
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company.
A Meeting of the Stockholders for the Election of a President, Managers, and other officers, will be held at the Company's Office on Monday the 9th Jan. next, at 10 o'clock.
FOR SALE,
Imported in the late arrivals from Europe and the West-Indies, Holland Gin, in pipes, Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Martinique Molasses, in hogheads...
Any PERSON
Who is well acquainted with the River MISSISSIPPI, And will give Directions for sailing into the same, that can be depended on, shall be generously rewarded...
Davis's Law Book Store,
GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged...
TO BE SOLD,
APLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow...
A few hogheads of choice N. E. Rum,
and a quantity of LARD, for sale; Enquire at No. 73, North Water-street. December 24
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds,
Roots, &c. &c. This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Földick, from London, And FOR SALE by GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE,
Table with 3 columns: Item, Quantity, Price. Items include: Five kinds Asparagus, Four kinds Bercel, Twenty-five Beans, Six Beets, Eleven Broccoli, Twenty-five Cabbage, Six Carrot, Three Cauliflower, Five Celery, Ten Cucumber...
Just Landing,
At South Street-wharf, from on board the ship Sedgley, Captain Hodge, from St. Petersburg, The following Goods: Russia Sail Dock, first quality, Do. Sheeting, Do. Diaper, Do. Huckaback, Do. Craft, Do. Mould Candles, 4, 5 and 6, to the lb. of the English size...
Old London particular Madeira Wine,
Landing from on board the barque Eagle, Capt. Bates, and for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 80, South Wharves. November 29.
Cheap French China.
THE subscribers finding it impossible to supply their store with any more China from France, the prices being too immodeerate in the manufactures, give notice that they will sell at prime cost the remaining stock on hand, consisting of: Defset Sets, Tea-Table Sets, Separate Cups and Saucers, Groups and Figures, Alabaster Vases, Looking Glasses, in gilt frames, Besides India Japan'd Toilet Defsets, Chairs, Tables and Quadrille Boxes. PASQUIER & Co. No. 91, South Second-street. December 5th.
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 1 1/2 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27.
SWANN'S
Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary. Adjoining the Public square, Market Street. T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favors and recommendation. He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purpose of the above described business, are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety; their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them.
TO BE SOLD,
APLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow. A great part of the arable land is in a high state of cultivation, and very natural to the production of Red Clover. On said plantation there is a genteel two-story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a good dry cellar under the whole; together with a barn, corn-crisb and carriage-house. The garden is large, and contains a good collection of the best kinds of grafted and inoculated fruit trees; the orchard consists of about three hundred grafted apple trees. Any person inclined to purchase said premises, may be informed of the terms by applying to ANDREW HUNTER. July 29
WM. HOLDERNESSE, No. 76,
HIGH-STREET, Has received by the late arrivals, A Well Selected Assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery, and Haberdashery Goods, Which he will sell, wholesale and retail, on the very lowest terms; Amongst which are Some elegant 4-4 and 7-8 Chintzes and Cottons, new patterns, Ditto Furniture ditto, Ditto Dimity, Tamboured, Book, and Jacquet Mullins, Ditto in Gold and Silver, Ditto Neckcloths, very fine, Mantuas of the first quality, Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Umbrellas of the first quality, assorted, Irish Linens, very fine, and Table Linens, Marseilles and Cotton Counterpanes, Rose Blankets assorted—&c. &c. October 26.
For Sale,
By George Dechamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels, Ditto Herring and Mackerel, Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs, Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one, Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kents, Fine and coarse Salt, Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work. December 1.
For Sale,
A capital stand for business—That well known tavern, the Ewe and Lamb, North Front Street, No. 333, in the Northern Liberties; a brick house containing nine fire-places, and ten rooms well finished; good stables and chair-house, with a frame-house on Water street; the building stands on four lots, seventeen feet front each, making a front on front-street, thirty-four feet, and nearly the same on Water-street, and is one hundred and forty feet deep from street to street, subject to £8. 10s. each property annum, ground rent, this property is near the hay-scales, and public docks, easy communication with the Delaware waters and advantageously situated for business of various kinds. The above premises are now rented until December next at £175 per annum.—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 12.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS very large and heavy debts are justly due and owing from Messrs. Blair M'Clenaghan and Patrick Moore, of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, trading under the firm of Blair M'Clenaghan and P. Moore, and from Blair M'Clenaghan in his separate capacity; to which, by the laws of the land, all the joint as well as separate property of the said Gentlemen, is, and ought to be, liable. And whereas it is clearly and satisfactorily ascertained, that Mr. Blair M'Clenaghan, of the said firm, has conveyed away to Mr. John H. Huston, his son-in-law, to his daughter, miss M'Clenaghan, and to his son, George M'Clenaghan, several large and valuable real estates, as well as considerable personal property, in the city and county of Philadelphia, in the county of Lancaster, in the county of New-Castle on Delaware, and elsewhere, with a view, as it is apprehended, to defeat the Creditors in the recovery of their just debts. This is, therefore, to forewarn all persons whomsoever, against the purchase from the said grantees, or either of them, of any portion of the said real or personal property, as the most vigorous measures will without delay be taken to render the same liable to the just demands of the Creditors. By order of the Creditors. Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, Isaac Wharton, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Committee: Philadelphia, December 17th, 1796. 20th. $
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE caution introduced into the public prints, warning all persons against purchasing from the grantees of Blair M'Clenaghan, any portion of the large, real and personal estates he conveyed away to his son-in-law and to his children was the result of a deliberation had upon the subject by a general and numerous meeting of the creditors as well of Blair M'Clenaghan and P. Moore as of Blair M'Clenaghan individually. It was no more than an execution of that trust confided in the subscribers by those creditors: a step which it would have been a breach of duty and honor in them to have omitted. The very statement of the fact therefore must dispel the imputation that it was either "precipitate or vindictive." It originated in a desire to secure the property of the debtor as a fund for the payment of his just debts. It was fancioned by the advice of council as a measure necessary to the safety of the creditors. If the advertisement has been injurious to Mr. M'Clenaghan he owes that injury to his own unjustifiable conduct, not to the subscribers who have merely published the truth in terms as mild as the fact would admit, and who mean to investigate in a high court of justice the validity of those purchases of which Mr. M'Clenaghan so confidently speaks. The subscribers therefore are bound by a sense of duty to the creditors in general to repeat their caution against purchasing of those grantees or either of them, and to extend the terms of it to a purchase from any other persons (if such there be) to whom Mr. M'Clenaghan may have made similar conveyances. (Signed) T. FITZSIMONS, P. NICKLIN, ISAAC WHARTON, WILLIAM M'MURTRIE, SAMUEL W. FISHER. Philad. Dec. 21, 1796.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Those printers who have been requested to publish the first CAUTION, are desired to publish the same also.

NEW THEATRE.
FRIDAY EVENING, December 30,
A COMEDY, called The Wheel of Fortune.
Written by Richard Cumberland, Esq. author of the Jew, West-Indian, &c. and performing at the Theatre Drury Lane, London, with unbounded applause.
Sir David Daw, Mr. Francis Tempest, Mr. Harwood, Penruddock, Mr. Cooper, Woodville, Mr. Warren, Sydenham, Mr. Wignell, Henry Woodville, Mr. Moreton, Weazle, Mr. Blisset, Woodville's Servant, Mr. Mitchell, Officer, Mr. Warrell, Jenkins, Mr. Darley, jun. James, Mr. Warrell, jun. Richard, Mr. Morgan, Harry, Mr. McDonald, Thomas, Master Warrell, Mrs. Woodville, Mrs. Morris, Emily Tempest, Mrs. Merry, Dame Dunckley, Mrs. Doctor, Maid, Miss Milbourne
After which will be performed by the French Company, a celebrated OPERA, in one act, called
La Melomanie.
* * * There will be no performance on Saturday next on account of the preparations for some new pieces for the ensuing week.
On Monday the Tragedy of RICHARD III. a new Ballet composed by Mr. Byrne, and the favorite farce of ANIMAL MAGNETISM.
Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents, Pit one Dollar. And Gallery, half a dollar.
Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-store, No. 50 High-Street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 4 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock.
Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS,
Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
MR. FENNELL
Respectfully informs the Public, that On THURSDAY EVENING, December 29, at 7 o'clock, will be repeated
An EXPLANATORY ADDRESS.
After which will be recited an Allegorical Poem, in three parts, called
THE CAVE OF NATURE;
Or, A Picture of the Virtues, Vices, and Passions, of the Human Mind.
Occasional admission tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, Jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, South Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Book-seller, Market-Street.
Just Arrived,
Per Schooner Daphne, Captain Morse, from Aux-Cayes.
A Cargo of SUGAR and COFFEE.
Also, per brig Betsy, Captain White, from the Isle of France,
72 Hogsheads, 1 puncheon, and 25 canisters, of Batavia Sugar
45 Hogsheads Pepper of Malabar
65,000 lb. Coffee
23,000 Cotton
4,000 Indigo—For Sale by
F. Coppinger,
No. 221, South Front-street
December 21
New-England Rum, Salmon, Beef, Chocolate, Rice, Boston mould and dipt Candies, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, a few barrels of Cyder, and a few quintals of excellent Table COD-FISH—for sale by
Ezekiel Hall,
No. 42, North Water-street.
December 14th, 1796.
Women's Cloaks.
GEORGE DOBSON,
No. 25, South Third-street,
Has just received, per Eagle, Capt. Folsick, via London, an assortment of
Scarlet } Cloaks trimmed with fur and Drab } ermine. Purple and Pearl }
December 15.
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine,
Imported by the Eagle.
WILLINGS & FRANCIS.
Nov. 30
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting,
For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street.
December 15.
SALT PETRE.
A large quantity of Double-Refined Salt Petre for sale at No. 25, South Third-street.
November 5.
Washington Lottery.
TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 50th and 51st days returns are received.
The Business of a Broker carried on as usual.
A SHARE in the NEW THEATRE to be sold on reasonable terms.
December 29, 1796
CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES.
HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, December 26.
A letter was received from the Secretary at war, inclosing a report on the petition of Hugh Lawson White, which was against the petitioner. It was read a second time, committed to a committee of the whole, and made the order for Wednesday.
Mr. Swanwick presented the petition of Thomas Lively, and George Lucas; the former for recompence for horses impressed into the service of the United States during the war; the latter for services during the war. The latter petitioner is stated to have been one of the serjeants who prevented the desertion of the Pennsylvania line; he prays also for recompence for undue imprisonment in the gaols of Bedford and Philadelphia on suspicion of having opposed the execution of the excise laws, of which he had been found perfectly innocent. Both these petitions were referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Jeremiah Smith presented a petition from Joshua Whitney, praying for recompence for his services during the war. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Livingston presented a petition from John Jewel, of New-York, merchant, praying for the remission of certain duties on part of the cargo of a vessel from Naples, which had been destroyed in the late fire. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. New moved that the petition of Lawrence Mufe, collector of the port of Tappahannock, be referred to the committee on the subject of compensation. Agreed.
A bill was received and read from the Senate, for allowing additional compensation to the clerks of the Senate.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims, made a report in favour of John Sears, together with a bill, which was twice read, ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole, and made the order for to-morrow.
Mr. Foster also made a report in favour of the petition of William Parsons.
He also made reports on the petitions of Joseph Hull, John Learned, George Crukshank, Joseph M'Cracky, John Minor, and Robert Harris, which were against the petitioners. They were severally twice read, and the house concurred in all the reports, except that on the petition of Robert Harris, which, on motion of Mr. Christie, was referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order for to-morrow.
Mr. W. Smith from the committee of ways and means, to whom was referred the resolution directing them to enquire whether any, and if any, what measures were necessary to be taken with respect to the balances found by the commissioners appointed to settle the same, due from certain individual states to the United States, reported a resolution to the following effect.
Resolved by the senate and house of representatives, that the President of the United States be required to give information to the several states which were by the commissioners found indebted to the United States, of the sums in which they stand indebted, together with the interest due thereon to the present time, with a request that provision may be made for paying the same as soon as possible, which may be made in any of the six per cents, three per cents, or deferred stock of the United States, in the same manner as the United States had paid those states to whom they were reported to be indebted by the said commissioners."
This resolution was referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order for Thursday.
Mr. George Jackson presented a petition from Amos Hales, on the subject of a purchase of land, of which he had not been able to get possession. Referred to a committee of five members.
Mr. Madison presented the memorial of Joseph Nourse, register of the treasury of the United States, praying for an increase of salary. Referred to the committee on the subject of compensation.
Mr. Freeman presented the petition of Philip Tabor, a soldier in the last war, for relief. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. W. Smith said he wished to lay a resolution on the table. It was well known that the city of Savannah, in Georgia, had suffered in the most alarming manner, by that greatest of all calamities, fire; so that four-fifths of the whole town was reduced to ashes. He was desirous that some relief should be afforded to the unhappy sufferers from the treasury of the United States. He believed there was no precedent wherein similar relief had been granted. They had indeed afforded relief to sufferers from the West-Indies. He did not mean that a large sum should be granted; but he thought such a sum might be given, as, in conjunction with the support which they might receive from other quarters, might relieve the distress which must be the consequence of such a calamity. This resolution was in the following words:
Resolved, That the sum of _____ ought to be granted towards the relief of the sufferers by the late fire at Savannah in Georgia."
It was read a second time, and ordered to be committed to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
Mr. W. Smith moved that the bill for the more effectual collection of certain internal revenues of the United States be committed to a committee of the whole house. It was made the order for Monday.
Mr. Harper moved the order of the day on the report of the committee to whom was referred the memorial of the commissioners of the Federal City, and so much of the President's speech as related to a national university. The house accordingly formed itself into a committee of the whole on that subject, Mr. Coit in the chair, when the report having been read,
Mr. Macon wished to know what were the appropriations which had been made towards this object?
Mr. Craik said that the President had given between nineteen and twenty acres of land, for the purpose of erecting an university.
Mr. Nicholas supposed that this district of country would one day or other, stand in need of a seminary of learning; but it appeared to him, that they were about to go into a business which might carry them farther than they apprehended. He did not think the period was arrived for the institution of a national university. He had no idea of erecting such an university at this place, which could only be done by taking money from distant districts of country, which would receive no benefit from the institution, as he believed the nearer home youth could be instructed, so as to be in some degree under the eye of their parents, the better it was for them, both as it respected their learning and morals.—If a national university were to be established, funds should be found to support it.—It was true, the President had recommended this institution; but this was no proof that he thought it was a subject to be immediately set about. It was the last time he would have an opportunity of addressing them, and perhaps he supposed it might be considered at some future period. It would be many years, he said, before that district would have occasion for an university, and he was of opinion that gentlemen from other parts of the union would not say that they wished the institution. Indeed one thing appeared evident to him, that if the house entered into the business at all, they should be looked up to for funds to go through with the business.
Mr. Harper said, he thought the gentleman last up had not attended to the report. There was nothing in that which went to the pledging of the United States to find funds, nor was it the object of the report to establish a national university. He agreed with that gentleman that we were not arrived at the period for such an institution. But if attention were paid to the memorial on which the report was founded, it would appear that the object of the commissioners was not the establishment of an university, nor of funds, but merely an authority to enable them to hold such property as had been and might be appropriated for the purpose. The President had already given about nineteen acres of land, and had signified his intention of giving 50 shares in the Potowmac canal. The report went no farther than to authorize persons to hold this and any other property which might be given to the institution in trust. He hoped it would be agreed to.
Mr. Baldwin said, he had not attended much to the subject, but he saw no objection to agreeing to the report. The first question to be determined was, Was such an institution desirable? Is there, he asked, any other place of education near this district to which this seminary might be hostile? He believed not, but rather that the distance of this place from any other establishment of the kind made it a proper situation for such an institution. If desirable, could any one, he added, take such a step but themselves? It must be allowed they could not. He therefore thought, if the step was proper, though it might be fifty or a hundred years hence before such an institution should be wanted, there could be no harm in taking it now. It might be said that it was improper for them to make a corporation of this business, but he said this would not be the first instance of forming a corporation, and as no pecuniary aid was contemplated, he trusted there could be no solid objection to the measure. He should therefore vote for the report.
Mr. Craik should be sorry, after the caution the committee had observed in forming their report, in order to obviate all objections, that the subject should be clogged with those which it did not merit. If the report had contemplated the raising of a fund for the support of the University in question, gentlemen would have had some ground for their opposition; but, as this had not been contemplated, he did not expect to have heard the report objected to. In particular he did not expect to hear it asserted from the quarter whence it came, that such institutions were not necessary in that country; such an assertion might have come with greater propriety from any other part of the Union than from the southern part of it.—If the subject was before them, Mr. Craik said, he should find no difficulty in showing that the Legislature of the Union ought to patronize such an institution; but, as this was not the case, but they were merely asked to authorize persons to receive what might be given to the institution, he hoped that house would not shut the door against such donations. The situation of the city of Washington, would induce many, he said, to contribute to this institution. It would not interfere with any other. Its central situation rendered it a proper situation for such an University, and all that was wanting from them was the power to receive such donations as might be given to it.
Mr. W. Lyman said he understood that part of the land appropriated for the public use of the United States, was to be appropriated to this University. Did not this shew, he said, that the United States meant to patronize the institution? If they were to take this step, he should be much surprised if they were not soon called upon for money. He did not expect the liberality of individuals would do much. Was it expected, he asked, that the people of the United States should send their children from all parts to this institution? He believed there never would be an institution of this sort that would draw youth from remote parts of the Union; and, therefore, those who contribute towards it at a distance, would receive no benefit from it. He thought they were going too far in this business. If it was the authority to receive donations only which was wanted, the state of Maryland could grant that; but he did not believe the people of the United States would wish to neglect all the schools in the Union, to encourage the National University. He believed he had as liberal notions with respect to education as other gentlemen; but he thought small academies more useful than large national establishments which were not within the reach of the people at large—a few only could partake of the benefits of such an establishment; and he believed, if they looked only amongst our own countrymen, it would be found that these academies had produced many eminent characters. He supposed it would be necessary to have some place of education within that district; but he hoped no plan would ever be adopted, which should draw money from remote parts of the Union, which could not derive any benefit from the institution.
Mr. Dayton (the Speaker) said, if it should ever be the policy of the United States to establish a National University, he was of opinion this was an improper time for making the decision. He did not believe the committee who made the report meant to do more than had been stated; but the effect he said, would be, what had been predicted; this measure would be looked upon as an entering wedge, and they should hereafter be told they must go through with it. If gentlemen were prepared to sanction an institution
of this kind, they would of course do it: he was not prepared to vote for the measure, but should give it his negative.
[To be continued.]
PARIS, (3 VENDEMAIRE,) Sept. 29.
LIBEL.
Against the French Government.
In yesterday's sitting of the council of five hundred, a pamphlet was denounced written by the ci-devant count de Barruel Beauvert, which contains an appeal between the new and ancient regimens, and the actual existence of the directory, and that of the ancient court. It leads to this necessary conclusion, that the royal despotism was infinitely better than that of the republic. A motion was made to prosecute the author of this pamphlet, which was adopted. This subject brought on a discussion, in the course of which, Bourdon de l'Oise complained of the licentiousness with which certain representatives of the people, in their periodical publications, vomited forth the most infamous calumnies against their colleagues. Several voices exclaimed, "It is Louvet! It is Poulcier." Bourdon proposed that no deputies should be allowed to publish Journals.
Rouhier likewise spoke with much warmth against those atrocious Terrorists who notwithstanding their crimes, are still protected and therefore resume all their former audacities and over-run the suburbs, preaching up the decemviral code of 1793. They demand revenge for the death of the Brigands of Grenelle. They repeat the act of accusation drawn up by Louvet, against the new third.
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
CHARLESTON, December 12.
Extract of a letter from Columbia, dated the 8th instant, in the evening.
This day the following elections took place in the legislature—
Governor—Charles Pineckney, Esq.
Lieutenant governor—Robert Anderson, Esq.
Senator of the United States—John Hunter, Esq.
Powder-receiver—Mr. John Loveday.
Ordinary for Georgetown district—Cornelius Dupre, Esq.
On Wednesday a motion was made that a committee be appointed to bring in a bill to prevent the importation of negroes into this state. Ayes, 67. Nays, 36.
Mr. Izard was not a candidate for the governor.
Henry Laurens, Esq. had 53 votes for governor; and John Chesnut, Esq. 66 votes for senator to Congress. Sixty-nine was a majority of the house.
The Appian business comes on to-morrow.
NORFOLK, December 19.
This morning arrived the sloop President, Capt. Whitfield, who informs that the brig Peace, Capt. Salter, of Philadelphia, 11 weeks from the bay of Honduras, loaded with mahogany and logwood, was driven ashore at the mouth of Chincoteague river at eight o'clock on Friday evening last (the 17th inst.) at which place Capt. Whitfield left him; after flood tide the following day captain Whitfield furnished him with water and other necessaries. Capt. Salter was in soundings fifteen days ago, but was driven out to sea, where he experienced many heavy squalls, which occasioned the brig to make so much water that the pumps were kept constantly going. There was six and a half feet water in the hold when Capt. Whitfield got under way, and no prospect of getting her off.
Commodore Barney, with two frigates, anchored in Hampton Roads yesterday.
The Spanish Squadron at Trinidad are expected at Guadalupe.
The Leogane privateers, it is said, have left off cruising, as the administration took the cargoes of the prizes, and pocketed the money.
Disturbances continued at Port de Paix October 22.
NEW-YORK, December 27.
It is a circumstance we mention with extreme regret, that there is ground to believe the bold and audacious villainy now practised in this and other cities, has been encouraged by the relaxation of criminal law. It is observed by the judges, that culprits formerly tried for their lives, never appeared at the bar to receive sentence without trembling, and every nerve agitated. The case is now altered. Criminals whose punishment is perpetual imprisonment, when called to the bar to hear their sentence, approach with levity and even gaiety. This was so obvious at the late court, that it was hardly possible for a judge to assume a solemn countenance when he pronounced sentence. This is a subject of a serious nature; and tho' we are decided friends of lenity, it appears doubtful whether in the present state of society, the abolition of death for certain crimes, will not produce alarming consequences.
At the close of every war, the prices of property, of all kinds, never fail to fall. This circumstance alone would always produce much embarrassment to men in commerce, manufactures and agriculture. But the speculations in land, in the United States, are among the most fruitful sources of embarrassment. They have given rise to a system of credit, which involves inextricable difficulties and misfortunes. The multitude of banks in this country, destined originally to aid the merchant solely, have contributed much to augment the present calamities of business—they have been too much used to support speculating projects, by granting enormous credits.
To these sources of embarrassment, must be added the enormous defalcations from the capital of our merchants, by the seizure and detention of their property, by the English and French. An exact estimate of the amount of American property thus seized, or detained unpaid for, cannot be known, but the following will be found not higher than the truth.

FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, A FARM 12 miles from this City, situate in Abington Township, Montgomery County; containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 2 rooms on a floor, five places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring-house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stable, sheds, barnacles, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit; about 12 acres of good meadow well watered, and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 1st of April next. Property in this City will be taken in exchange. Enquire at No. 379 Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. etfif
TO BE SOLD, A LEASE for seven years, from the 25th March next, in that capital and beautiful FARM, called
PROSPECT-HILL, Situated within one quarter of a mile from the Brandywine Mills, and half a mile from the borough of Wilmington. The dwelling house is built of stone, two stories high, gently finished, and contains four handsome rooms on a floor, besides an entry, with capital garrets, and convenient cellars. It is generally thought to command the most agreeable prospect of the Delaware, from the force of that river to the Capes. This prospect is greatly embellished by a full view of a vast body of meadow, through which the Christina and Brandywine creeks are seen winding in beautiful meanders. Near the house are a Kitchen, a spacious stone stable and hay loft, a barn, a carriage house, milk-house, &c. and a well of as pure water as any on the continent. The garden contains an acre and quarter of land, abounding with fruit, and particularly with peach trees, of the very best kind, brought from Maryland, and in full bearing. There is, moreover, on the place, a young, apple orchard beginning to bear, and several old trees that produce abundantly, besides cherry and other ornamental trees, in great numbers. The farm consists of near sixty acres of land, of good quality, and clear of incumbrances, except taxes, twenty of which are now in excellent clover and timothy, and ten more will be ready for sowing next spring. A residence of nearly 8 years has convinced the subscriber that the situation is remarkably healthy. The great post road from Philadelphia to the Southward runs within seventy yards of the house. In a word, the beauties and convenience of this situation cannot be enumerated in an advertisement, and when examined, will probably command the attention of any person who is desirous of living at one of the most elegant country seats on the continent. The purchaser may enter on the premises next spring, or perhaps, this fall, if application be immediately made to Doctor NICHOLAS WRAY, in Philadelphia, to Doctor WHARTON, on the premises, or, in his absence, to Mr. GEORGE TRUITT, in Wilmington. A quantity of excellent Hay, Grain in the ground, some Stock, &c. may be had by the purchaser at the time of sale. Nov. 7. codif
James McAlpin, Taylor, No. 3, South Fourth Street. RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors. He has on hand an extensive assortment of the Most Fashionable GOODS, And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctilious attention to them. November 10. wt
The Elephant IS RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE. THE public are respectfully informed, that this animal is to be seen every day, from 8 o'clock in the morning till ten down, in Market-street, No. 106, South side, between Third and Fourth streets. Admittance a quarter of a dollar, that every citizen may see him. At the request of many persons it will be exhibited on evenings from five to eight o'clock, at half a dollar each. The room will be well lighted. November 7.
Treasury of the United States. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the Fixed Debt , or Stock , bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum. 1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, intitled an act in addition to an act, intitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit: "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then allowed, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock." 2d. All distinction between payments on account of interest and principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I do make, constitute and appoint my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also, an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and substitute, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this day of in the year Sealed and Delivered in presence of BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of before me personally came within name and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the day and year first above written. Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. July 23.
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South Second Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late Lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mtf
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the National new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c. Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it. N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wf
Horses taken in, For the Winter Season, And fed on clover hay at the Subscriber's place, 12 miles on the Bristol Road, where good stabling is provided, and great care will be taken of them. William Bell. Nov. 23. mwzwmthf.
FOR SALE, A very Valuable Estate, CALLED TWITTEINHAM , situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philad. and half a mile from the new Western road; containing 238 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat. The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman deceased, and offered for sale by Mordecai Lewis, Surviving Executor Oct. 31. raw
City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & 50,000 Dwelling-houses, cash 30,000, are } 50,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are off—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners, effected in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the more suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGETT. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry.
Bank of North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for twelve Directors for the ensuing year will be held at the Bank on Monday the 9th of January at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 6. stof.
Washington Canal Lottery, NO. I. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branches Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. I. Viz - 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 last drawn } 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each } 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 3750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, qd. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. 5
Pateron Lottery. FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize. viz 1 Prize of 5000 dollars is 5000 1 1000 1000 4 500 2000 5 200 1000 20 100 2000 99 50 4950 200 25 5000 2000 10 20,000 5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000 2332 Prizes. 44,450 4018 Blanks.
6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450 By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the superintendents of the Pateron Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery. The lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tickets may be procured. Dated this 17th day of June, 1796. J. N. CUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, } Managers. JONATHAN RHEA, STATE OF THE WHEEL.
1 Prize of 5000 5000 1 1000 1000 1 500 500 5 200 1000 20 100 2000 99 50 4950 15 25 375 The five last drawn tickets, 1000 each, 5000 Being all the valuable prizes, besides a full proportion to the 10 dollars. As the Lottery is considerably more than one third drawn, the value of the undrawn tickets is greatly increased, and it is worth the notice of those who hold tickets in the old scheme, that they can exchange their tickets for those in the above, if they apply soon, and at a moderate advance considering the now real value of an undrawn ticket. The tickets being nearly all sold, the drawing in future will be oftener, and the Lottery soon finished. November 12. mwz
By Authority. Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second Street.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY, For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks. Dollars. 1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000 1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000 3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000 4 do. of 3,000 do. 12,000 20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000 39 do. of 500 do. 19,500 50 do. of 300 do. 15,000 200 do. of 100 do. 20,000 300 do. of 50 do. 15,000 1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor for of the first drawn no. 500 5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessors of the five last drawn nos 15,000 9,400 do. 15 141,000 10,054 Prizes 500,000 10,046 Blanks 30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given. Philip Miller, Peter Kerschner, William Witman, Joseph Hiefler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796. Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Pateron Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept. October 7. mwz
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL will open his school on Monday the 31st inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, at his Elegant New Ball Rooms, In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Hours of tuition for young ladies, from 10 to 1 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday mornings; and for young gentlemen from 6 to 9 o'clock on the evenings of the same days. In addition to a number of new cotillions, he means to introduce a variety of Scotch Reels. Note. The first practising ball to be on Tuesday evening, the first of November, and to be continued every Tuesday, during the season. For terms, &c. enquire at his house, No. 134, Market-Street. Oct. 17. tthf
A Manufactory FOR SALE. A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13. tthf
Twenty Guineas Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantalettes, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland; Nov. 10. 14 Gmzawtf
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST, Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth; Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. * He lives in Chestnut-Street, No. 135, above Fourth-Street. November 26. tts
SAMUEL RICHARDET RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—they will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwz
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796. NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Pacific He; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Greenville; at Picque Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort St. Stephen; at Fort Massie; at any place from Fort Massie to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Ouatonan. If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before retied, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz. One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar. Two pounds of Soap. One pound of Candles. Rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depredations of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
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