Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-05-24 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1779.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
MAILS are now received from and
sent to the following places every day Sundays excepted. Alexandria, Va. Havre de Grace, Md. Baltimore, Md. New Brunswick, N. J. ...
WILLIAM MEREDITH, Attorney at Law.
HAS Removed to No. 127 Chestnut-street, where Titles to Real estates are examined and Briefs thereof and Conveyances of every kind, prepared.
The Studies of Nature, Translated from the French of James Henry Bernardin de St. Pierre, By HENRY HUNTER, D. D.
THIS very ingenious, interesting and instructive work has since its first publication, gone through four successive impressions, under the author's immediate inspection; besides a variety of printed editions in different parts of the European continent.
The avidity with which the clergy and other learned characters in New-England, have purchased the English edition of this delightful performance, and the opinion entertained by them; and warranted by experience, that although written before the "Age of Reason" a part of it contains a more solid and complete refutation of it, than any thing published since, are perhaps a sufficient recommendation of the Studies of Nature; in which the Botanist, the natural and christian Philosopher, the friend of order and government are equally interested, and by which they will be equally gratified.
As no pains nor expense have been spared in procuring suitable paper and able artists, to render the work worthy of the public; and as the Subscribers have expressed their approbation of it, the publisher flatters himself, that gentlemen, who on account of the bad paper and print of some American editions, give generally the preference to the English, will honor this with a comparison, before they purchase.
The Naval Gazetteer;
Being a complete Geographical Dictionary, containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of all the Countries and Islands in the known world; showing their latitude, longitude, and station for anchorage; with a particular description of the several Bays, Capes, Channels, Coves, Creeks, Currents, Gulfs, Harbors, Havens, Lakes, Oceans, Races, Rivers, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Shoals, Sounds, Straits, Tides, Variation of the Compass, &c. Together with a particular relation of the shape and appearance at sea, of the several Headlands, Isthmuses, Peninsulas, Points, Promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the Master, Pilot, Commander or Seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the watery element.
Also, Comprehending
Amply directions for sailing into or out of the different Ports, Straits and Harbor of the four quarters of the world; and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coast; in which more than twelve thousand distinct names and places, &c. are treated of and explained. With a correct set of Charts, a vol. 8vo.
By the Rev. JOHN MALHAM.
This has been pronounced the most useful and the cheapest book published in America. It was undertaken several years since, under the auspices of Lord Sandwich while he was at the head of the Admiralty of England; and from which every assistance necessary to complete so arduous a work, was readily furnished, but it never made its appearance until last year. The favor it obtained with Masters of vessels and other gentlemen concerned in Navigation induced the publisher to prepare this edition wherein the American Ports, Harbors, &c. have been corrected by a gentleman of great abilities, and extensive information on the subject.
The Co-partnership of the Subscribers,
TRADING UNDER THE FIRM OF JOSEPH DAVIDSON & Co.
IS this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those having claims against said firm, are desired to render their accounts, and those indebted to make payment to Joseph Davidson, who is duly authorized to settle the affairs of the concern.
JOSEPH J. MILLER, JOSEPH DAVIDSON.
N. B. The Stores at the corner of Market and Fourth Streets are now to be let. Enquire of Joseph Davidson. april 26 w&ssam
FOR SALE.
A THREE Story Brick House, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, eq. This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen.
As any person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is considered unnecessary.
The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-street. may 16
A Country Seat to Let.
NEAR the Frankford road, about four and a half miles from Philadelphia—the situation remarkably pleasant and healthy. Immediate possession may be had—Apply at No. 144 South Second Street. may 4 gtauff
JUST ARRIVED,
In the ship Phoenix, capt. Grice, from Amsterdam, 2 box Siamois 1 hhd. Hogs Bristles, 11 quality 3 do. Haslem Stripes 2 do. 12, 14 by 16, 18, &c. 3 do. Checks, No. 2 2 do. 10, 12, 14 by 16, 18, &c. 9 do. Sealing Wax 3 do. Glue, and Cream Cheese in prime 14 chests first quality Red order for exportation Crust
Just Received, via Baltimore, &c.
50 bales brown Ticklenburgs and hempen Linens 10 bales German Ozabrigs 30 bales brown Rolls and Hefins 25 bales Polish do. suitable for coffee and cotton bags 20 bales empty Bags 1 bale Bleached Hefins 1 package Turkey Yarn 54 pieces Madras Handkerchiefs 1 chest Tapes, No. 13, 25, &c. 1 package cotton Lindsays 250 boxes Window Glass, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12, 14 by 16, 16 by 18, &c. 20 chests plain and flowered half pint, pint and quart Tumblers 20 chests Looking Glasses, assorted 4 large elegant do. 30 travelling Liquor cases 1 chest and 8 barrels Snuff Boxes 400 files upper and seal Leather A cargo of prime Mahogany Several Anchors, from 4 to 12 cwt. 20 pipes old Port A few quarter casks Sherry } WINES 60 cases White 200 boxes Claret 80 boxes Capers 300 small boxes Russia Soap 30 tiers Rice 50 casks Roll Brimstone 40 kegs yellow Stone Ochre 15 kegs Pearl Barley 2 hogsheads Madder 1 chest assorted Quills 6 bales Writing Paper 10 chests Stares and Pencils 20 reams Mens and Womens Shoes 60 Silver Watches 1 hhd Coffee Mills 2 do fishing and blocking Twine 2 chests Nuremberg Toys A few Demijohns A quantity of stone pickling Pots 4 boxes of English Chariot and Chariot Harness, with plated ornaments in complete sets for 4, 4, or 6 horses, also Whips, Spurs, &c. The above Goods are generally entitled to drawback, are suitable for the East-India market, and will be sold at reasonable prices and at the usual credit, by PRATT & KINTZING, No. 93, North Water-street. april 16. t&fist
PRATT & KINTZING,
No. 93, North Water-street. april 16. t&fist
OX BEEF.
100 Barrels } of Beef of best quality, put 50 half Barrels } up with care for long voyages. 100 Barrels of Connecticut Pork. 50 Barrels of Connecticut Tongues.
W I N E S.
35 Pipes of Madeira Wine 30 Pipes of Port 30 half casks of Sherry 30 Casks of Lisbon 300 Casks of French Claret, of excellent quality. 800 Barrels of Scraped FLOUR, 100 Barrels of Condemned, and 20 Boxes of best Durham Mustard. For Sale by John Skyrin, Landenberger's Wharf. may 4 codf
MILITARY ACADEMY.
THE Public are most respectfully informed, that a Military Academy is opened in the Northern Liberties in the house formerly belonging to John Mallers, eq. between the Germantown and Frankford roads, North Second-street continued.
By JOHN BARBER,
Late of the 60th British regiment of Foot and assistant Engineer to the Army acting in the West-Indies.
Where gentlemen will be taught the manual Exercise and made completely acquainted with all the duties of officers, non-commissioned officers and private soldiers in camp, garrison and Quarters; the forms of regimental and field returns, detachments, rosters &c. &c. also the art of drawing plans, sections and geometrical elevations, the elements of tactics, gunnery and fortification. A subscription list is left at the bar of the City-Tavern, where the terms and the outlines of the proposed regulations may be seen. The situation is extremely well adapted to the undertaking and eight acres of ground are set apart for the purpose. N. B. Gentlemen from the Country boarded in the house if required. may 10. diwzawim
FOR SALE,
At the Store of JESSE & ROBERT WALN, On Spruce street Wharf,
Port Wine in pipes, hds. & qr. casks
Lisbon Wine in pipes and quarter casks
And a few pipes of excellent Madeira Wine
may 16. codf
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT application has been made at the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following five Certificates of Bank Stock, lost by the capture of the British Packet, Countess of Leicester—viz. No. 1709, containing 5 shares } issued to Henry Ca. 3703 5 do. } zenove Nephew & Co 732 1 do. issued to Edwards and Co. 3183 5 do. issued (in lieu of 6509 to 6513) to Samuel and Henry Waddington. 2928 4 do. issued to Phyn, Ellice and Inglis. All persons concerned are therefore called upon to show cause why new Certificates should not be issued agreeably to the said application. april 14. eo6w
FOR SALE,
A FARM and COUNTRY SEAT,
SITUATED on the well side of the Schuylkill opposite to Norris-town, seventeen miles from Philadelphia—the farm contains 125 ac. of land, 50 of which are woodland, about 40 of meadow, and the rest arable land. The house and garden which is large and well paved, stand in the most pleasant situation, commanding a view of the river, an island which is opposite, and the village of Norris-town—There is a good fishery belonging to the place—Enquire in Philadelphia, No. 96, North Third Street, or on the premises. april 16. gtauff
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 24.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
No. I.
UNANIMITY of opinion, among the citizens of any country, on any great national subject, is much to be desired; but in none have the sentiments of the people more influence on their government than in our's, and, consequently, in none is this harmony of judgment more essentially necessary. Were it possible for the government of these states to pursue, for any time, a system of measures adverse to the received opinion of a majority of the people, it would be like struggling with a rapid torrent that must soon bear down all opposition. This determined resolution of the people to think for themselves, and not to trust implicitly to men even of their own choice, is favorable to liberty on the one hand, but on the other is not without its disadvantages. Every great and important measure, even if the welfare of the country should require it to be immediately pursued, must wait the slow sanction of the people themselves, as well as of their representatives, before it can be safely adopted. The instantaneous approbation, or disapprobation, of so numerous a body, as the citizens of the United States compose, is not to be looked for. To form and express this opinion is a work of time. Hence sacrifices of the public interest must too often be made at the altar of public opinion. That this position is tenable the late transactions, between our government and that of France, unfortunately evince. What nation on earth, except our own, would have so patiently submitted to aggression after aggression? For five years have we been insulted as well as injured by the French. During that period of time we have, with most agonizing apathy, given up our defenceless merchants an easy prey to the piratical cruisers of that nation. We have patiently submitted to injury after injury—to insult after insult. Our forbearance may have excited the contempt, but it has not yet disarmed the rapacity of the French. We have been punished on our knees, and have not yet risen. It has been our lot to sustain greater outrage and violence than ever yet preceded an open declaration of war. A certain description has been drawn that comprises every vessel of our's that floats on the ocean, bound to a foreign port; and all within its capacious limits is to be lost to this country. "Stay at home, keep within the limits of your own coast," they say unto us, "and you shall be undisturbed. We will yet allow you to visit each other—be contented that this boon is left you—yet a little while and it may suit our pleasure to divide with you under your own roofs—and even then we will have the lion's share. The coasting trade we will suffer a while longer to rest undisturbed:—were we to interrupt it, the poor fools would be obliged to open their eyes. Sufficient for us will be their rich European, East and West Indian ships." This language is so plain and intelligible that it has, at last, reached our ears. The rumour of discontent and resentment begins to be heard. The American, slow to action, begins to be roused;—the poison works—but the antidote is at hand. Let us resolve with one heart and one soul to live free, and we are yet safe. Let there be no limits to our confidence in the government of our choice: it were better to trust it with even dictatorial power, than to unnerve and enfeeble the arm extended for our protection. The blessings of honorable peace are worth some sacrifices; but it cannot be believed that our government would have made so many, had it not been expedient to convince the people what it behoved them to do. Long since was it necessary, in my humble opinion, to have resorted to the measures now about to be adopted, had we not been divided in our sentiments and attachments in relation to France. It is not now for the first time that our administration has discovered the confirmed hostile disposition of the French Republic to this country; but it was important to a successful opposition that the people should be united, and, one and all, assured of the justice of our cause. Whenever this came to be the case, we should be invulnerable. The contrary situation would have been full of danger and disgrace. Something more than common violence was required to open the eyes of the people. Strong in our attachments to the French, and in our enmities to the English, it was not an easy matter to change the current of the public opinion—that current which was accustomed to flow, in one course, for a long time past, with such irresistible force. Had the French set some bounds to their perfection, it must still have gone on unresisted. It is fortunate for us that they have dropped the veil of dissimulation, and now act and speak out. It is impossible any longer to doubt intentions which are so plain that even those who run may read. We are, at last, drawing our affections home, and concentrating them upon their proper object—our own country. To the "terrible," or the "scare crow" nation, we return "scorn for scorn." We are capable of something more than scorn. History shall not yet prostitute her page to record that, "in the eighteenth century there appeared a constellation in the political hemisphere that attracted the notice of all the nations of the world. It shone, for a few years,
with unrivalled lustre, and then set never to rise again." By Heaven! it shall not be said that the Americans of 76 were succeeded by a submissive and degenerate race, that tamely surrendered their liberties at independence of their country without even a struggle. There are too many Clings of the old Block left, to allow this to be said with truth. My brave young Countrymen, you who are coming forward and devoting yourselves to the service of your country, cherish the noble spirit—let not the sacred flame expire—tend it with more than velleal vigilance—resolve, like a band of Theban brothers, to form a rampart of your bodies around the liberties and independence of your country. Think not, however, noble youths, to have the entire honor of defending your country: at least one old man, who has already fought and been wounded, but not disabled, in the service of that country, must be permitted to share the honor and the danger with you. FABRICIUS. New York, May 19th, 1798.
For the Gazette of the United States.
The advice of Solomon, "acknowledge God in all thy ways, and he will direct thy paths," is as suitable and proper for nations as for individuals; and perhaps the President has in no official act discovered so much wisdom, as in recommending to the people at large to set apart a day for the purposes mentioned in his proclamation. The history of every age furnishes instances of the interference of divine providence in favor of those nations and individuals who have in a suitable manner sought its friendship and protection; and that of our own country in particular contains many striking proofs of the fact. Some of our earliest settlements were made in New-England; and the declared object of the settlers was "to advance the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the liberties of the Gospel in Purity with Peace." People acting with such views will necessarily be in the habit of depending on providence, and observing its various interpositions; we are therefore naturally led to their history in a case of this kind, to see what has been the event, and it is pleasing to find among their records, proofs that days of national penitence and humiliation have been followed by the smiles of heaven, and by national prosperity. It appears to have been their common practice upon all special and urgent occasions, to appoint a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer; and so remarkably were they prospered as a people, that when they had been but 26 years in the country, the commissioners of the United Colonies thought it proper to order, "that all the colonies should collect the special providences of God toward them," that their posterity might be grateful to God for his mercy to their fathers, and be led to place their confidence in him. In 1676 the Indians were very successful against the people of New-England, and threatened their destruction, particularly those of New-England. The government recommended the observation of a fast, and the people cheerfully concurred in it; and the following account of the remarkable issue is given by one of the historians of that day. "This was the transaction of this church; and all the churches in the colony of New-Plymouth did, in a solemn manner, about this time renew their covenant with God on a day of humiliation: and it is never to be forgotten how ready God was to hear the cry of his poor people in the day of trouble, and to save them: for immediately upon this motion from authority" [for a fast &c] "and the church's hearkening thereunto, God turned his hand against our heathen enemies, and subdued them wonderfully; and within a month after our solemn day, the great head of all the mischiefs, Philip, was slain; the governor and magistrates the week before his death sent an order to all our churches to keep August 12th as a day of public thanksgiving for the beginning of revenge upon the enemy; and on that very day, soon after the public worship was ended, his head was brought into Plymouth in great triumph, he being slain two or three days before; so that in the day of our praise our eyes saw the salvation of God." The New-England States continue to this day in the practice of appointing annually a day of fasting, and another of thanksgiving; and no attentive observer can help remarking the happiness of their political situation in every respect. These instances (with many others which might be added) evidently shew the propriety and utility of national attention to religion, and afford great encouragement to it. I was therefore much pleased to find the citizens so generally complying with the President's recommendation yesterday, and with their very suitable deportment on the occasion: it was pleasing in every point of view; for it not only contained an acknowledgment of the superintending providence of God, and our dependence on it, but it discovered an attachment to the government under which we live, and a very great unanimity among ourselves; which will encourage our rulers and strengthen their hands while it will convince our enemies that we are far from being the divided people they expected to find us, and thus naturally tend both to our security and peace. A. B. may 10, 1798. † See Hazard's State Papers, vol. 2. P. 75.
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the county of Gloucester, New-Jersey, held at the Court-House in pursuance of a general notice being given for that purpose.
General Davenport, in the chair, Eliza Clark, eq. Secretary.
The following resolutions were unanimously agreed to.
1st. That the present critical and alarming situation of our country calls for every energetic aid in support of our national dignity and independence.
2d. That a respectful address to the President and House of Representatives of the United States be drawn up expressive of our unshaken reliance on their wisdom and patriotism, our approbation of their measures to render our country happy, dignified and free, our entire confidence in the authorities delegated to administer that government, our abhorrence of every means made use of to divide us as a nation, and our fixed determination to give support to a government formed by the consent and approbation of the people, and
That Dr. James Stratton, John Blackwood,
eq. Major John Lawrence, Col. Heston, James Wilkins, General Davenport and Major Thomas Wilkins be the committee for the above purpose.
The committee after having retired for a few minutes returned, and Dr. Stratton reported the following address, which after having been distinctly read was unanimously adopted, three copies of which, with the foregoing resolutions, were directed to be made out, signed by the chairman and secretary, and forwarded to the honorable Thomas Sinnickson, one of our Representatives in Congress, to be by him presented to the President, Senate and House of Representatives.
THE ADDRESS,
To the PRESIDENT, SENATE and House of REPRESENTATIVES of the United States.
At a time when a foreign nation regardless of either honor or faith, and ambitious only how to add to her unprincipled possessions, is waging with the American character a base and perfidious attack, and on her commerce innumerable rapacities—to remain silent spectators of such ignominious assaults, such ravaging barbarities on the persons and property of our citizens, and not speak with the loud voice of union and firmness, we trust is not predicated of the people of New-Jersey.
Satisfied not only of the propriety but of the necessity of evincing to the world our indissoluble attachment to our present form of government, to our laws and to the administration thereof, we, the Inhabitants of Gloucester county, New-Jersey, having this day assembled at the Court House, agreeably to a notice given, do tender unto you, our unspoken and undiminished confidence in the Executive and Congress of the United States.
We consider the many wise, prudent and manly efforts of our late and present chief magistrates to keep unspotted the American name, secure the commerce and happiness of these states and preserve us in tranquility with contending nations as traits of that watchfulness and parental solicitude so eminently and happily distinguishable in an American President.
The infolent attempts to alienate us from our government and our laws "to enfeeble the sacred ties which hitherto linked us as a band of brothers" and to shake our national union—we frown upon that indignity and contempt they merit.
Although we deprecate the scenes attendant on a state of warfare and highly estimate the countless advantages resulting from a pacific situation. Yet, if the sad appeal must be made—if we must resort to those powerful convictions of our strength and union—We do hereby engage, under the protecting arm of providential aid, cheerfully to exchange all the pleasurable enjoyments accompanying the latter, for the more honorable toil of the former, in defending supporting and maintaining the dignity Freedom and Independence of these United States.
Franklin Davenport, chairman. Eliza Clark, Secretary. Woodbury, May 12th, 1798.
To the Inhabitants of the county of Gloucester, in New-Jersey.
GENTLEMEN,
Your address, to the President, Senate and House of Representatives has been presented to me by your representative in Congress, Mr. Sinnickson.
I receive with great pleasure assurances of your unshaken and undiminished confidence in the executive and legislative authorities of the United States.
When you consider the efforts of your late and present chief magistrates, to preserve unspotted the American name, secure the commerce and happiness of these states and preserve you in tranquility with contending nations as traits of a vigilant and parental solicitude amiably and happily distinguished in an American President, you touch my sensibility beyond my power of utterance.
When you frown upon the infolent attempts to alienate you from your government and your laws, to enfeeble the sacred ties which have hitherto linked us as a band of brothers and to shake our national union, with that indignity and contempt they deserve while you do honor to your own characters you give force pledges to your fellow citizens.
Your full more explicit engagement under the protecting arm of providential aid to exchange all the enjoyments of peace for the more honorable toil of war in defending, supporting and maintaining the dignity freedom and independence of these United States, if the great appeal of these United States, if the great appeal and final resort must be had to the power of our convictions of our strength and union, goes as far as the best of citizens can go.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 13th, 1798.
CHARLESTON May 7.
Saturday last, agreeable to a notification, calling the people together, for the purpose of expressing their determination to support the government and constitution of the United States, a great number of citizens met at the City Hall. On a suggestion, that St. Michael's Church would be a more convenient place for so large a body of people to deliberate in, they adjourned thither. John Edwards, eq. late intendant of this city, was called to the chair. He introduced the business of the meeting, by reading the notification that was issued in the gazettes of the preceding days.
Mr. DeSaussure, the intendant, after an eloquent address, delineating the awful situation of our country drawn from the late dispatches of our commissioners in France, proposed the four first of the following resolutions:
1st. "Resolved, That the citizens of Charleston, having seen with deep regret the alienation of the French republic from the United States, learnt with sincere satisfaction the appointment of a solemn embassy, composed of three of the most distinguished citizens of the United States, entrusted with adequate powers, and with liberal, wise and conciliatory instructions, for the purpose of terminating all differences between the United States of America and the French republic, and of re-establishing and confirming cordial harmony and good understanding, and re-establishing a commercial and friendly intercourse between them."
2d. "Resolved, That they have, understood with regret, that the expectations founded on this embassy, have been disappointed, so that there exist no hope that the objects of the mission will be in any way accomplished."
3d. "Resolved, That it is absolutely necessary, at this awful moment, when the most humbling demands have been made on this country, and the most ardent desires are being exerted out of an idea of our internal division, to declare publicly and explicitly our fixed determination to maintain the constitutional support of the government, and defend its independence of the United States, to the utmost of our power, and at all hazards, against the encroachments of every foreign nation."
4th. "Resolved therefore, that a committee be appointed to prepare an address to the President, Senate and House of Representatives, communicating to them

the unalterable resolutions we have taken and expressed; and indicating that the most prompt and effectual provisions may be made for the protection of the commerce, defence of the territory, and maintenance of the sovereignty of the United States.
And, as the sudden and great demands which may be made on the government of the United States for the purpose of national defence, may oblige a temporary suspension of the operations essential to the business of the country; therefore
Resolved, That a voluntary contribution be raised, by subscription, in aid of the funds which have been, or may be appropriated by the government, for the fortification and defence of the United States and harbor of Charleston, and intrenching this place.
6. Resolved, That Gen. Washington, Col. E. Rutledge, Col. Vanderhorst, the Intendant, Col. Lee, Maj. Simons, and Mr. Nathaniel Russell, be a committee to obtain and collect such subscriptions, and to superintend the application of the sums to raise, and to superintend the business of the engineer.
After some small alterations, the questions on the resolutions, as above, were put; and the chairman calling for those who were in favor of them to say aye, the ayes were general; the noes, none.
A committee was then nominated and appointed, consisting of the Intendant, Gen. Gadsden, Col. Lee, and Col. Marshall, to draft and report an address to the government of the United States, conformable to the resolutions.
NEWPORT, May 15. An Address to the President of the United States, from the Citizens of this Town, expressing the warmest Approbation of his official Conduct, a firm Determination to support the Government of the United States, and to repel foreign Aggression, is now in Circulation, and has generally received the Signature of the Citizens. Wednesday last (says a Correspondent) was observed, by the Inhabitants of this State, as a Day of Fasting and prayer, agreeably to the Proclamation of the President of the United States and the Recommendation of the Legislature of the State, in a Manner honourable to the high Authority which enjoined it, and to the orderly Habits and Character of the Citizens. Their Conduct on this Occasion is an additional Demonstration, that all Attempts to divide a virtuous People from a virtuous Government, will be frustrated. The Prayers and Vows which were sent up, to the Throne of Heaven, by the united Voices of Religion and Morality, gave the solemn Assurance, that the "Enemies of GOD and MAN" will once more be defeated.
BOSTON, May 18. We learn that the sentence of the court martial on C. L. Rochefontaine has been accepted by government, and that he is dismissed from the service. It is said Capt. Ingersoll commands at West-Point. We hear that capt. Isaac Collins is appointed sailing master of the frigate Constitution, and Mr. John Thompson, Boatswain.
The young men of Philadelphia are enrolling themselves in Military Companies. A Correspondent informs us, that a Horse Mackarel was lately caught at Provincetown Cape Cod , which weighed from 8 to 900 wt. He got entangled in the eel-grass where the tide left him; and was drawn out with a boat hook. The person who caught this large fish, resides in Butler's Row, in this town, and was then at Provincetown , on business. A large number of the inhabitants were fed from it for several days sending their children to cut off pieces as it lay on the beach. From the cawl and remnant of the carcase 28 gallons of oil were obtained.
Will be sold for Cash, At eight o'clock on the Evening of MONDAY the eleventh day of June next, at the Merchants' Coffee house, in Philadelphia, if not previously disposed of at private sale.
Valuable patented LAND, In the county of Glynn, in the state of Georgia, and the counties of Bath and Randolph in the state of Virginia.
7000 acres at the head of St. Simon's Sound and confluence of Turtle and Altamaha rivers, adjoining the commons of the town of Brunswick. 40000 acres on the Great Satilla and on the head waters of the Little Satilla, adjoining lands of Wm. McIntosh, John Howell, & Ferdinand O'Neal. 23000 acres on Great Satilla, adjoining lands of Freeman Lewis and John Howell. 44000 acres in Bath county, on both sides of Green Briar River, adjoining lands of Jacob Warick, Daniel McCollum and John Dilley, including 3000 acres of prior surveys. 40000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowpasture River, and on both sides of the wagon road leading from the warm springs to Staunton, including 5000 acres of prior surveys. 40000 acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan River, adjoining lands of Thomas Wilson, and including 4588 acres prior surveys. 30000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowpasture River, on the waters of said river, and on Callipatula River, adjoining lands of Joseph Grubb, and including 5000 acres prior surveys.
The Georgia lands will be sold in tracts of one thousand acres each, the others in the quantities and tracts above described. Persons desirous to examine the titles and drafts of the above mentioned land, will call for that purpose on BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at No. 41, Arch street; proposals of purchase may be made to either of the subscribers.
T. FITZIMONS, No. 1, Chestnut street. B. R. MORGAN, No. 41, Arch street. JEREMIAH PARKER, No. 9, North Eighth street.
ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of a Decree of the Chancellor, will be sold at Public Auction, at Snowhill, Maryland, on the first Friday in June next, part of a tract of Land called STRUGGLE, lying in Worcester county, and all the rest of the Real Estate of Joshua Townsend, deceased, for the payment of his debts. There will be given nine months credit for the one half of the purchase money, and fifteen months credit for the other half; the purchaser or purchasers giving bond with security for the same, on interest, from the day of sale. All creditors of the said Joshua Townsend are also again notified to produce their claims, with the vouchers thereof, to the Chancellor, within six months from the 22d day of December last, that being the day of the said sale.
WILLIAM WHITTINGTON, Trustee. may 14. s.w
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. By Authority.
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 act, intitled "an act to amend and repeal, in part, the act intitled "an act to ascertain and fix the Military Establishment of the United States."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Brigadier General who is now, or may hereafter be in the service of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized to chuse his brigade-major and inspector, or either of them, from the commissioned officers in the line of the army; and that so much of the second section of the act intitled "an act to amend and repeal, in part, the act intitled "an act to ascertain and fix the military establishment of the United States," as confines the choice of brigade-major and inspector to the captains and subalterns of the line, be, and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the accounting officers of the Treasury be allowed to Major Cushing the monthly pay, rations, forage and allowances for the same, as established by law for an inspector, during the time he has acted in said capacity by appointment of General Wilkinson.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, May 22, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the Relief of Joseph Nourse.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury, out of any unappropriated money in the Treasury of the United States, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, to indemnify him for the extra expence incurred by him in removing his family from Philadelphia, in the years one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, and one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to avoid the epidemic fever; and the extra expence incurred by him in attending to the business of his office during the same periods.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, May 22, 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.
CONTRACTS.
THE Managers of the alms house and house of employment, in this city, will receive proposals in writing, to be left at said house on or before Wednesday the 28th instant, from any person or persons, willing to contract for furnishing Freth Provisions, say, Beef, Mutton and Veal, for the use of the poor in said houses for one year: The contract to commence on the first of June ensuing; the meat to be fresh and marketable, and to be supplied in quarters, fore and hind alternately, or in sides or carcases, as required. Also, for supplying milk for the use of the said poor. The milk to be new, sweet, and unadulterated, and the supply to commence on the 14th of June ensuing. By order of the Board of Managers, JOHN CUMMINGS, Steward. may 23 dtj
A Young Woman, LATELY from England, wishes to engage as a seamstress in a genteel family, or to attend a Lady. A line left with the Printer hereof will be immediately attended to. may 23 *21
This Day Published, By J. ORMROD, No. 41 Chestnut street, (Price 25 cents.) O B E D I E N C E TO THE LAWS OF GOD, THE SURE AND INDISPENSABLE DEFENCE OF NATIONS. A DISCOURSE, Delivered in the Second Presbyterian Church, in the City of Philadelphia, May 9th, 1798. Being the day appointed by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, to be observed as a Season for Solemn Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer. By Abiel Green, D. D. Paper of the aforesaid Church. Likewise, just published, a Sermon, on the same occasion, by the Rev. Mr. Abercrombie. may 22 31
WILL BE PUBLISHED, on THURSDAY 24th inst. by JOHN ORMROD, Chestnut street, A PATRIOTIC POEM—CALLED, THE ALIENS: Written by a SENATOR of the UNITED STATES, in consequence of the Alien Bill. Some institutions of Pennsylvania are noticed— Dedicated to GEORGE WASHINGTON. In which the real American may enjoy The first of reasons; And the flow of full (PRICE 25 CENTS.) may 22. 32
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 24.
C O N G R E S S.
Yesterday, in the House of Representatives of the United States, on the question of "shall this bill pass," being put upon the bill respecting Alien Enemies, Mr. R. WILLIAMS moved to re-commit the bill, which motion, after some discussion, was carried 46 to 44—Mr. SITGREAVES then called up the Resolutions which he yesterday laid upon the table respecting instructions to be given to the Commanders of Public and Private Armed Vessels; when Mr. MACON moved, that instead of referring the resolutions to the committee for the protection of Commerce and the defence of the Country (which was proposed by the mover) they should be referred to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Nation. This motion was succeeded by a motion made by Mr. DAVIS to postpone the further consideration of these resolutions until the second Tuesday in June. This motion produced a debate which took up the remainder of the sitting, and the house adjourned without taking the question.
In the course of the sitting, the Senate sent down a bill which they have passed, for concurrence, for the more effectual protection of the commerce and the coasts of the United States, which received its first reading. This bill, as reported, appeared in this paper on Monday.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
SIR, THE Grand Jury of the county of Kent in the state of Delaware, are impressed with a belief, that it is their duty to express to you their approbation of your conduct as it regards the Republic of France and other nations. With much satisfaction we have seen in your instructions to our Envoys sent to negotiate with France, your solicitude to maintain peace, and the sincerity of your endeavoring to continue her friendship. While we admire the wisdom and moderation of our government, in her endeavors to preserve peace; we have seen, with indignation, every insult offered us as a nation; our overtures of reconciliation slighted; and the Ambassadors of peace and friendship insulted, threatened, and every species of provocation offered them; our citizens plundered when lawfully engaged in the ordinary vocations of life; our commerce almost ruined; our merchants broken; and our farmers, the support of their country, unable to dispose of their produce. Under these impressions, we pledge to you our loyalty and fidelity.
We estimate the liberty we enjoy under, we believe, the freest and best constitution that the wisdom of man ever formed; and we feel, in a becoming manner, as the freest people on earth ought to feel, under our present circumstances.
The hardy sons of America, who, in the year '76, resisted with success the base attempts of the tyrant of Great-Britain to enslave them, will not now, with their consent, become vassals to the tyrants of France.
Your instructions to and the dispatches from our Envoys to the French government, have had the happy effect of cementing our country into one band, which we trust no power on earth can break. The unjust and extortionate demands of France, will deprive her of all advocates in America, and convince our fellow-citizens who have been partial to her cause, while defending her rights, and scourging the insolence of surrounding nations who attempted to interfere with the internal government of their country; that flushed with victories, and grown insolent by success, her views are changed, and an insatiable thirst for power and domination now governs her councils.
That"> That Almighty God, who determines the fate of nations and of individuals, by whose permission or command all things are done, may preserve the people of America under all difficulties; inspire her rulers with wisdom to see, and grace to do that which is right in his sight, is our sincere prayer.
Signed by the unanimous order of the Grand Jury. MANLOVE EMERSON, Foreman. Dever, May 12th, 1798. To the Grand Jury of the County of Kent, in the State of Delaware.
GENTLEMEN, I THANK you for this address, presented to me by your Representative in Congress, Mr. Bayard.
The love of your country, approbation of the conduct of government, resentment of its wrongs, and resolution to support it, are worthy of the character of good citizens.
With you every good man will offer up his prayers to Almighty God, that he may preserve the people of America under all difficulties, inspire their rulers with wisdom and grace to do that which is right. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 21, 1798.
We the Grand Jurors of the General Court for the Western Shore of the State of Maryland, held at the City of Annapolis, on Tuesday the eighth day of May, 1798, agree to the following Address, to be forwarded to the President of the United States.
To the President, Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States.
WE the Grand Jurors of the General Court for the Western Shore of the State of Maryland, viewing with much concern the situation of the United States with respect to the Republic of France, feel it our duty to express our entire confidence in your wisdom and virtue; and our perfect attachment to the government of our choice. We have heard with disgust that the Americans are considered as a divided people, and feel with a becoming indignation, the insult offered the American nation, by the ruling party in France. At a time when our country is threatened by an arbitrary, overbearing nation, we cannot be silent; we therefore assure you, that we heartily approve of the conduct of the Executive, in its endeavors to reconcile our differences with the French Republic; and as the measures which have been heretofore adopted have not had the desired effect, we now assure you, that to the utmost extremity we will support whatever steps may be thought necessary for the vindication of our rights, and to maintain the honor of the American name, and the independence of its people. WILLIAM STUART, Foreman.
By this day's Mail. BOSTON, May 19. LATEST FROM FRANCE.
Yesterday arrived here brig Union, Capt. Smith, from Bordeaux, 50 days. This attentive Captain has furnished Bordeaux papers to the 25th, and Paris to the 20th March.
Translations for the Centinel.
Bordeaux, March 25th.—A private letter from Paris, informs, that the three American Envoys still remain in that city, without having been received by the Executive Directory. Several propositions have been made them on the part of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. It appears that he has exacted from them many sacrifices. They have written on this subject to the government of their country, and are waiting for definitive answers. THE DIRECTORY APPEAR DETERMINED TO TAKE VIGOROUS MEASURES IF THESE PROPOSITIONS ARE REJECTED. From present appearances every thing will be decided within two months.
This paragraph confirms the Official Letter from Mr. Consul Bourne, to the Editor, as far as relates to an interview with Talleyrand, the Minister of Foreign Affairs; but contradicts the paragraph which mentions, that Mr. Gerry had informed Mr. B. that the negotiations assumed a favourable aspect. That paragraph was not official. Continel Editor.
Copenhagen (Denmark) March 1. After it was known that the Legislature of the French Republic, had decreed on the seizure of English merchandise, found on board of all vessels belonging to neutral nations, the Danish government equipped two sail of the line, to carry to a certain latitude, such of our merchantmen as were bound to the East-Indies.
Mr. Putnam, lately confined at Paris, was released the 17th March, by order of the Directory.
NEW-YORK, May 23. Yesterday morning about 8 o'clock, an attempt was made by three or four villains to enter the store of Mr. Francis Panton, Wall-street by going through an alley-way opposite Mr. Gaines in Pearl-street. A robbery was prevented by the incendiaries being discovered from an alarm given by a dog; on which they made a precipitate retreat.
COMMUNICATION.
A letter from the minister of general police to justices of peace, &c. of Paris dated 18th Ventose, gives a frightful, but no doubt a very just, picture of the present state of that city, with respect to morals—it is too long to transcribe; I therefore present you only with a short extract.
"The excesses of libertinism, and the licence of prostitution, are at their height; almost every quarter of Paris is the public theatre of them; this dissolution of manners has been produced not solely by the habits of vice to which young people, left to their own guidance, have abandoned themselves, drawn at first by the heat of blood and an irregular appetite for pleasure—this debauchery even precedes youth; and infamous lust has corrupted infancy itself."
"He then proceeds to excite the severity of the laws in repressing or at least moderating the excesses of these things; but may it not be asked what effect can laws or tribunals have on the morals of a people, whose government, or rather whose tyrants have publicly professed all religion, who have impiously dared to brave the deity and to deny his existence? Their infamous attempt to seduce the whole nation to darkness and infidelity, must and will recoil with vengeance on the heads of the seducers, and their posterity will bitterly repent the horrid deeds of the present day."
HAGUE, March 7.
Day before yesterday the project of our constitution was presented to the national assembly by the representative Oberhef. It was received with enthusiasm and ordered to be printed. It is speedily to be discussed.
NANTZ, March 17.
The army of Nantz is in full movement. We are also assured that 30,000 are about marching again to the Nidda to form a corps of observation, and even to penetrate further, in order to operate the passage of Germany.
PARIS, March 23.
The Directory has passed a remarkable decree which imports, that in retaliation, the English prisoners of war, without distinction of rank, shall be imprisoned and treated all alike. All paroles are revoked. The Directory reserves the liberty of granting them to such as may be thought deserving.
REVOLUTION IN ROME.
Ci-devant Mistress of the World.
Rome, March 2.—The events which occurred upon the entrance of the French into this city, prevented us from anticipating those we have witnessed. The joy caused by our revolution appeared anonymous.—Since the morning of the 16th February, the arms of the French republic had been placed in front of the academical palace of the nation. On the summit of every eminence, on the top of the palaces of the most distinguished personages, was seen floating the banner tricolor. It had replaced the sword in the hand of the statue on the castle of St. Angelo.
On the anniversary of the coronation of Pius VI. the day when the cardinals were assembled in Chapter, the Roman patriots, in concert with the French, had made every preparation for planting the tree of liberty. About 10 o'clock, a review of the troops was ordered, at which the whole city was present. At the same moment was seen, issuing from the convent of St. Francis, a procession of a kind, rare in this city. Those religious emblems regarded by the Romans as the sole objects worthy of respect, had been replaced by that of liberty; and the tree consecrated to her was brought forward, and borne by a group of citizens. The procession made the tour of Campo Vaccino; and it was a singular spectacle to see a number of priests and monks lend their broad shoulders to bear the tree of liberty. Arrived at the arch of Septimius Severus, the French officers present exclaimed Vive le Peuple Romain, and the cry was repeated with accents of universal enthusiasm. The army marched
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after the people—the procession ascended the Capitol and the liberty tree was planted before the statue of Marcus Aurelius, which was also ornamented with tricolor ribbands and fringes. Unanimous acclamations sanctified the triumph of liberty. Every citizen of either sex, by a fraternal sentiment, seemed to have but one voice and one heart. A deputation was afterwards sent to the camp of the commander in chief for his approbation.
The act by which the city of Rome was regenerated had been digested by four notaries, and it was read aloud. It contained in substance:—That the Roman people detested the crimes of which the priestly government had made itself chargeable against the French Republic—that it resumed its sovereignty, and implored the support of the grand nation. After which the act was approved by cries of joy, and subscribed by an immense multitude.
The general received the deputation of the people with the utmost affability, and in the name of the French Republic declared ROME, an INDEPENDENT REPUBLIC; at the same time offering 50,000 Frenchmen to defend its liberty. He then returned to the camp amid the acclamations of the people.
Meanwhile the Cardinals, at the close of their meeting, assembled in the hall of the Vatican, and signified their absolute renunciation of temporal government. General Cevone afterwards went in search of the Pope, and announced to him that the people had thought it their duty to resume the sovereignty. And my dignity, cried the Holy Father: It is too intimately connected with religion, which the people mean to keep sacred—it has been so declared in the solemn act proclaimed in their name, and you are promised a treatment suitable to your rank. And my person, pursued Pius VI. It is perfectly safe; 120 men are appropriated for its protection. The Pope then appeared, if not satisfied, at least resigned.
The 16th, it was announced by proclamation that a solemn mass would be celebrated the following day, by the Cardinals, but that for this ceremony a brief from his Holiness was requisite—that afterwards Te Deum would be sung in solemn gratitude for the regeneration of the Roman People—and this Proclamation contained these expressions, so proper to reconcile orthodoxy with liberty. "That the foundation of every political association was religion, and that God was the author of religion and liberty."
NEW YORK, May 23. Extract of a letter from Hartford, (Connecticut) dated May 1798. We have just finished canvassing the votes for representatives of this State in Congress, and I now enclose the state of them. The result is highly satisfactory to the lovers of our government and national independence, and will be equally mortifying to the partisans of French influence.
The following is the statement of votes given for the present representatives in Congress from this State, contrasted with the votes for known opposers of our government. Present Representatives. For known democrats. Ch. Georghi, 4,600 Josiah Meigs, 449 Nathl. Smith, 4,597 Jonathan Bull, 434 Sam. W. Dana, 4,500 Alexander Wolcott 433 John Allen, 4,387 William Jud, 330 Wm. Edmund, 4,305 Doubtful, or not returned. Roger Griswold, 3,659 Jolly believed to be Joshua Coit, 3,083 Democrats. Gid. Granger, jun. 905 Ephraim Kirby, 811
In this statement the whole force of opposition is exhibited—and 440 is the number. Such is the "great change of sentiment" which Greenleaf announced! But it must be remembered that the legal voters in the State amount to fifteen or twenty thousand; and if they could all be brought to attend at the election, the actual majority of decided supporters of our government would be found from 40 to 50 for one. The people of this State, not only have not changed, but they never will change, while the government is administered without corruption. There may be strength enough in France to exterminate the inhabitants of Connecticut; but I know there is not force enough on earth to subdue them—to make them renounce their present government, institutions and principles, or to make them tributary.
It is a remarkable proof of the spirit of the people in this State, that a few days ago, the nation at an election of officers, left out of office their Grand Master and other officers, solely on the ground of their democratic principles, a proof of public virtue exercised against private respect and friendship, that enrols the brethren among the best of patriots. It is with singular pleasure I mention that a firm and spirited address to the President in this crisis passed the Council unanimously, and the House of Representatives, with only two dissenting voices—the votes were 169 to 2. With this fact, I leave the partisans of France and Atheism to enjoy their exultations over the declining federalism of Connecticut!!!
NORFOLK, May 7. Counterfeit Notes! Yesterday a man named James Smith, was detected in this Borough in the act of passing counterfeit Bank Notes, and carried before Messrs. Wilcox and Lovell; and committed for further examination. There were eight notes of 20 dollars, drawn on the United States Branch Bank at Charleston, and one of 5 dollars, payable at Philadelphia, found upon him; and during his examination, nine others of 20 dollars each, that had passed, were produced.
ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58, South Front-street. HAVE received by the ship Belvidere from London, a quantity of India Goods, consisting of Diapers, Drillings, Ravens-duck, &c. And by the Fanny, arrived at New-York from Glasgow, an assortment of Scotch goods. They have also on hand India Nankeens, Luteerlings, and a variety of India Muffins. may 23 daw
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscriber was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stone-mound ground Chintz of a set figure were carried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-street. may 23 daw
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Wilmington and Francis wharf next Monday, the 21st instant. may 16. dgt cont
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, Mar 24.
APPOINTMENTS—BY AUTHORITY. BENJAMIN STODDERT, of Maryland, Secretary of the Navy—vice George Cabot, declined. GEORGE WOODRUFF, Attorney of the United States for the District of Georgia—vice Charles Jackson, resigned.
The Executive Directory have passed several long arrests, forbidding the people to assemble for the purpose of expressing their opinions in a collective capacity.
It is much to be feared that the liberties of Switzerland are this complete annihilated, by the hordes of REVOLUTIONIZERS, disgorge upon them from the great store-house of robbers and assassins. It appears that the people of the country are at open hostility with those of the towns: odious party distinctions are assumed; and instead of turning their arms against the common foe, they are remorselessly engaged in destroying each other.
Extract from the Register of the deliberations of the agency of the Executive Directory, at St. Domingo.
"In pursuance of the law of the 29th Nivose, year six, the vessels of the Republic and the French privateers are authorized to capture vessels carrying English merchandise, destined for all other ports than those of the colony of Saint Domingo; which continue faithful to the republic. In pursuance of the 14th article of the law of the 12th Nivose last, and to provide against the necessities of the colony, the vessels of allies or neutrals, destined for ports of St. Domingo, which have remained faithful to the republic, are excepted from the dispositions of the law of the 29th Nivose last; they may continue their voyages for the said ports of the republic, whatever may be the nature of their cargoes. It is enjoined upon the vessels of the republic, and upon the French privateers, not only to respect them, but even to protect them, when they shall have shown their real destination to be for one of the ports of the colony, which has remained faithful to the republic."
Translated for this Gazette—Received by a vessel arrived at the Port from St. Domingo. A Correspondent suggests the idea of a total interdiction of all trade with the French ports in the West-Indies as the only effectual mode of bringing the administrations of those Islands to a sense of justice.
PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL. At a meeting of the Contributors, present nineteen members—
Upon information now communicated by the Managers, it is Resolved, That it is proper to proceed as early in the present season as is practicable, in completing the original plan of the Hospital, by erecting the Center House and Western Wing, so as to run up the walls thereof, and shingle the same; also to finish the Western ward for the accommodation of persons afflicted with lunacy.
Resolved, In order the more comfortably to accommodate patients labouring under this affliction, that the Western ward shall extend in length six feet more than the present ward, so as to admit two rows of cells on a floor for this purpose. Resolved, That the Center house be finished with a Dome, and the south front thereof, with six marble pilasters, agreeably to the elevation now exhibited.
JOSEPH SWIFT, Chairman. Witnesses, THOMAS WISTAR, Clerk. Published by order of a board of Managers, at their meeting held at the Hospital, the 14th inst. SAMUEL COATES, Clerk.
COMMUNICATIONS. Bache attempts to justify the French for subjugating the Swifts—and charges the struggle for all that gives worth to life, to the Patricians—How much better this advocate of French despotism understands the interest of the Bernois, than the six thousand who fell sacrifices to the arms of the French in defending their country!—How much happier are these victims of French fraternity, than those who su vive to witness the degradation, slavery and misery of their country!
A publication has lately appeared in our city deeply interesting to the inhabitants; by a body of physicians called the Academy of Medicine. They bring forth many facts to show, that the Yellow Fever may be generated among us, as well as imported from abroad; that our last Yellow Fever was generated from the filth of our streets, and from the foul air of two ships being let loose upon our city. I have read the proofs of their assertions, which consist of affidavits and certificates, that in my opinion cannot be contradicted. I hope our citizens will be alarmed in time, and remove all the filth and dirt of our gutters, &c. before the hot weather of July and August at which time we are usually visited with the Fever.
In New-York it is said, they kept off the fever last year by cleanliness, and the legislature of that state have lately passed a law, to enable the citizens still further to guard against that insidious enemy flowing into the streets of Philadelphia; if they should prevent the Yellow Fever being generated from alleys, gutters, docks, &c. and we be visited with it every year, this rival-ship will soon end, and New-York be the fifth, and perhaps the only great trading city in the middle states. A MERCHANT.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS! Extract of a letter from Mr. John Runk, Merchant, at Cobuskil, Schoharie county, to the Printers of the Albany Gazette dated May 11, 1798.
"Last evening, as some of the children were returning from school, and crossing the Cobuskil bridge, they found a small bundle under the end of the bridge, which they picked up, and on opening, found it contained 35 counterfeit bank notes of Pennsylvania, and the same as the one enclosed with the copperplate, which I also send you. On closely examining you will find the president and cashier's names signed. You will please to make it public through the medium of your Gazette, that our citizens may be warned."
PARIS, March 17. We learn from the coasts of the Black Sea, that amongst many vessels wrecked in
a violent storm, there foundered one which was transporting ninety-two beautiful Circassian girls, destined for the seraglio of the grand signior. The possessions of the cardinals at Rome have been sequestrated; the ex-devant Roman princes will have to pay forthwith to the French republic a contribution of many millions, as well as the statutes, and the most beautiful pictures from their galleries.
Advertisement in one of the Bordeaux papers:—A girl just ripe, is desirous of procuring the place of chamber maid. She knows a little of every thing! Enquire at the nunnery, and sign of the liberty cap.
RASTADT, March 9. The deputation of the empire held sittings the 6th and 8th of this month to deliberate upon the form and cutting answer which the French ministers have given to the long deliberations of the 1st of February and the 1st of March. The plenipotentiaries of the empire have long been undecided upon the part they ought to take; but the ministers of many Austrian states having represented that if they did not accede to the preliminary propositions of the French republic, the war would be recommenced, and that all those countries of the empire which had not made their private peace with France, would be invaded in a very short time; these motives joined to the counter note which removes every means of eluding the principal question relative to the cession of all the left bank of the Rhine, finally determined the deputation to make the complete sacrifice. They have declared, it is said, that they will abandon all the left bank, but upon condition that the French republic, on its side, shall accept the conditions annexed to that cession.
A motion was made in Congress this day to postpone the consideration of instructions to armed vessels of the United States to the 2d June—and lost by a great majority. The reference of Mr. Sitgreaves' resolutions, as also the bill sent from the senate, on this subject, was carried by a great majority.
A letter from Leogane, of the 26th ult. mentions that Port-au-Prince had capitulated.
A letter from St. Martin's, of the 8th ult. informs of the capture of ship Glasgow, Alcorn, from Philadelphia to La Guaira, and the sloop Betsey, Mallett, from Philadelphia to St. Croix, on the 29th ult.—both vessels sent into that place.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
  ARRIVED. DAYS.    Brig Lavinia, Caffin, Hamburg 60  Schr. Ranger, Weymer, Palamaguady 15  Maximilian, Whibby, Norfolk 8  Ship Four Friends, Glenn, Havana 21  Schr. Polly, Chriwell, Martinique 27  Schr. John, Ford, Cape Francois 27  Kitty, Green, Port de Paix 27  Sloop Sally & Jane, Matthews, Havana 17  Sloop Friendship, Bloomfield, Barbadoes 17  A brig, Schooner and sloop unknown.  The ship Citizen, of New York, from the Havana bound home, is taken and sent to Halifax.  Arrived yesterday the ship Richmond, Capt. Hathaway, with a valuable cargo of Piece Goods, Sugars, Ginger, &c. from Calcutta—failed from that port the 15th, and the Ganges the 28th of January, in company with the ship John, Jackson, of and for this port, and the ship Warren, Cartwright, for the eastward.—Left there the ship Three Sisters, Doble, of Boston, to sail for Philadelphia, in a few days, & ship Bellisarius, Crowningshield, of and for Salem, to sail in all February.—The Richmond fell in with no vessels on her passage.  Brig Maria, Woodward, from hence has arrived at St. Croix.  Brig Active, Baker, from St. Thomas, arrived at Wilmington on Tuesday.  Capt. Caffin, of the Lavinia, from Hamburg, spoke on the 29th March, going up the Elbe, a handsome ship that failed from New-York.  
NEW-York, May 23. ARRIVED.
  Ship Maria, Sheffield, Charleston 12    Brig Union, Matthews, Havana 22  Schr. Fortitude, Taylor, Norfolk 6  Polly, Allen, do. 5  Sloop Eagle, Reed, Alexandria 8  Peggy, Berry, Frederickburgh 9  Nancy, —, Snowhill 10  Polly, Boyle, Savannah 10  
Baltimore, May 22. A ship from New-York, to this port, has run aground on Cape Henry, and is entirely lost.
Norfolk, May 17. A St. Mary's Pilot, arrived on Tuesday relates, that he spoke a brig bound to Baltimore, having on board part of the crews of two Philadelphia ships, captured by a French privateer a little to the southward of Cape Henlopen.
A Hampton Pilot, arrived yesterday, informs that four days ago they spoke a brig, bound to Baltimore, the captain of which said they had been boarded by a French privateer brig, that had taken a Philadelphia, a New-York, and a Boston ship, off Long-Island.
Yesterday arrived the Schooner Guardian, capt. Blackwell, 28 days from Madeira.—On the 4th April, off Madeira, spoke a fleet of 6 East Indiamen, under convoy of the Leopard, of 50 guns, then out 8 days from Portsmouth (E) they had on board Lord Clive, who is appointed to the charge of the government in India. Capt. B. informs, that the French collected 2 divisions of troops (one of 40,000 and another of 20,000 men) to march against Portugal; but that the Spanish court had not consented to their passing through Spain.
On the 9th May, in sight of Bermuda, was boarded by the Porcupine sloop of war from whom he learnt they had chased two French privateers on this coast, but could not come up with them.
May 11th, in lat 34, long 67 30, was c'aced by a Schooner privateer with sweeps. for six hours but escaped in the night.
A ship, supposed to be the Smallwood, Johnson, of Alexandria, from Martinique, is shore on Cape Henry.
The brig Zebra, Stone, from this port, arrived at Bristol in 30 days.
The ship Virginia, Davis, from this port, has arrived at Cork.
FURTHER TRANSLATIONS FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES HAGUE, March 9.
Authentic advices from China, of the 1st and 7th of June 1797, inform, that in many provinces of that empire, they were occupied with great movements. The insurgents had already rendered themselves masters of six cities of the first size, and thirty-seven of the second rank, whilst a formidable force, sent by the emperor in order to suppress them, and to prevent a total bouleversement of the empire, were surrounded by the insurgents themselves.
20 Dollars Reward. RUN away, last night, from the Subscriber, living in York Town, Pennsylvania, a German servant man, named John Nicholas Kolby, a taylor by trade about 20 years of age and about 5 feet 2 inches high, has brown curled hair, and nearly bald on his head, had on a blue Surtout coat with a silk velvet cape and a dark blue coat with steel buttons, a green textured cloth jacket, cloth colored thickset pantalons a new rummer, old, clouded cotton stockings and calf-skin shoes with strings. He is a good scholar in the German tongue and speaks English; it is likely he may lurk in and about the city of Philadelphia as he has acquaintances there. Whoever takes up and secures said servant in any goal so that his master can have him again, shall have the above reward paid by me. Thomas Ovens.
Just Landed, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, No. 1-3, South Front St. 25 hds and 2 barrels green Coffee WHICH MAY ALSO BE HAD, Mountain and Malaga wine in hds and qr. caskes A few cases of superior old Coleman wine, fit for the immediate use of private families Calcutta and Madras Goods. CONSISTING OF Humbars, Tickery, Patna Chintz Taffaties, Pulicat, Chappa, Madras, and Barhat Handkerchiefs. 40 boxes of Spermaceti Candles—and A few green silk Umbrellas of large size. EDWARD DUNANT. may 24 3t
Canal Lottery, No. 11. Considerably more than Half Drawn. Drawn twice a week, every Monday & Tuesday. TICKETS For Sale, Seven Dollars each, at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-street, where check books are kept for examination and registering in this, City of Washington No. 2. and Paterion Lotteries, and information where Tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries au- thorized by law in any of the States of the Union.
  STATE OF THE WHEEL.    One prize of 10,000 dollars 10,000  Five 4,000 20,000  Two 2,000 4,000  Nine 1,000 9,000  Nineteen 500 9,500  Forty four 200 8,800  
With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—the price of tickets will soon rise, particularly on account of the five 4,000 dollar prizes that remain in the wheel until the last day of drawing.
Note, the business of a Broker duly attended to in all its branches at the above office. may 24 wkest
Doctor Sheed, FEELS himself infinitely obliged to the person who advertised in Mr. Fenn's Gazette willing to see Sheed; and assures him, that he would instantly have complied with the request, had it been in his power. But after a confinement of eight weeks, occasioned by the age and fever, getting better, and prospects opening once more for his attendance to his business, he was seized with a return, and complaints blended with it which have confined him to his bed ever since and for the last ten days unable to change his position for a moment, he can neither lay on one side or the other, or sit up for a moment. His only hope is now from the abilities and skill of the gentlemen who attend him. Dr. Sheed would not have been thus prolix, but his friends have repeatedly told him, that reports were in circulation of his having left the city; did the cruel authors know, that I derive no support, but from the earnings of my profession, to feed and bring up five small children, if a spark of humanity were in their possession, they would not add distress to where it is at this time too well known.—To be found at all times at his house, corner of Pine and Sixth-streets. may 24
To be Sold, in Burlington, Immediately opposite the wharf on the river Delaware, A Large new two story brick House, and Lot sixty feet in front and one hundred deep—The House consists of two large parlours, one 17 by 21, the other 19 by 21, an entry in the middle, three large bed chambers and one small one, well finished garrets, a large kitchen, pantry, store room, &c. with good cellars, good water and garden, all new, well finished and in perfect order. Immediate possession will be given. Enquire of Edward Bonfall & Co. or of Francis Durdin, Burlington, who will inform the price and show the premises. may 24 3t22w
FOR CAPE FRANCIS, THE SHIP NORTH AMERICA, BARNES, Master. TO sail in eight or ten days.—For freight or passage apply to Pratt & Kintzing, No. 95, North Water, near Race Street. WHO HAVE FOR SALE, Port Wine, Claret, Meader, Brimstone, Red Crock Chees, Tumblers, Tieklenburghs, Hefens, Brown Rolls, &c. &c. may 25 endfr
GRENADIERS. AT a meeting of the Philadelphia Volunteer Company of Grenadiers, May 22, Resolved, that a Committee of five members be appointed for the purpose of receiving the applications of persons disposed to join the Corps.
Pursuant to the foregoing resolution, all those who are inclined to become members of the Company, are requested to make application, immediately, to either of the undersigned. Thomas Barton Zantinger, 239, High St. Daniel Murgatroyd, 11, Walnut St. Stephen R. Thompson, 6, Laurel court. George Harrison, 53, Chestnut St. John Ward Pennock, No. 119, Chestnut St. Committee.
VOLUNTEER GREENS. AN adjourned meeting of the Troop will be held at the house of Barnabas M'Shane, on Friday evening the 27th instant, at 7 o'clock, when Gentlemen are particularly requested to attend, as an additional nomination of new members will be ballotted for. JOHN MORRELL, Capt.
The Committee appointed last Saturday evening by the meeting at the City Tavern, to confer with a committee of M'Pher-son's Blues, request the attendance of those persons who are inclined to join the Association, at Six o'clock THIS EVENING, at Mr. Dunwoody's Tavern, High Street.
Macpherson's Blues. AN adjourned meeting of the Blues will be held at the house of Mr. Dunwoody, on Monday next at 6 o'clock P. M. The gentlemen composing the same are desired to be punctual in their attendance, as the committee appointed at the last meeting will then make their report. By Order, Richard Renfrew, Junr. Sec'y. may 24
The Subscribers, ARE LANDING At Willings' wharf, from on board of the Brig LAVINIA, Capt. Caffin, 1711 Bars of Archangel Iron. FOR SALE Philips, Cramond & Co. may 23 3t
FOR LIVERPOOL, The remarkably fast sailing BRIG PENNSYLVANIA, JEREMIAH TATEM, master. She will sail in ten days—for freight or passage, apply to JAMES YARD, Walnut-street Wharf. may 23 dgt
Notice is hereby Given, TO the creditors of Charles Hamilton, that he has applied to the Court at Reading Berks county, for the benefit of a law of this commonwealth, providing relief for insolvent debtors, the court have ordered, and do appoint the Monday of August next, to hear the creditors of the said Charles Hamilton at the court house in the borough of Reading. may 23 3t
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. AT the Custom-House, on Friday, the fifteenth of June, 1798, the following merchandise, which remain in the Custom House stores more than nine months, unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof: (XH) eight half raggots of Reel (TD) 202 one bale girthweb (FL) a quantity of steel WLP one cafe lamps & C&C one cafe bobbin (W) one small box medicine AB 203 one matted cafe Dutch books &C one keg herrings (W) one small box of gampths of buttons 1 2 3 three bales girthweb [VH] 200 one ditto ditto [NJ] 200 one ditto ditto (No mark) eight jars olives (ditto) one bundle flax [LS] one small box locks dgtJ
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Wilmington and Francis wharf next Monday, the 21st instant. may 16. dgt cont
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscriber was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stone-mound ground Chintz of a set figure were carried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-street. may 23 daw
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Wilmington and Francis wharf next Monday, the 21st instant. may 16. dgt cont
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscriber was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stone-mound ground Chintz of a set figure were carried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-street. may 23 daw
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Wilmington and Francis wharf next Monday, the 21st instant. may 16. dgt cont
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscriber was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stone-mound ground Chintz of a set figure were carried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-street. may 23 daw
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Wilmington and Francis wharf next Monday, the 21st instant. may 16. dgt cont
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscriber was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stone-mound ground Chintz of a set figure were carried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-street. may 23 daw
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Wilmington and Francis wharf next Monday, the 21st instant. may 16. dgt cont
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscriber was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stone-mound ground Chintz of a set figure were carried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-street. may 23 daw
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix SUGAR and RUM, which will be landed at Wilmington and Francis wharf next Monday, the 21st instant. may 16. dgt cont
30 Dollars Reward. THE Cellar of the Subscriber was broke open last night, and several pieces of Stone-mound ground Chintz of a set figure were carried off. Whoever will apprehend the thief or thieves, or recover the goods, shall receive the above reward, or in proportion for any part thereof. ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58 South Front-street. may 23 daw
TO BE SOLD. By JOHN NIXON & Co. A few hds of excellent St. Croix

For Sale, or Charter,  THE ARMED SHIP  BELVIDERE, JONATHAN REYNOLDS, Master. LYING at Jefferson Robert Wall's wharf, burthen 230 tons, built at New-York, by Mr. Cheseman in 1793, of live oak, cedar and locust—was completely coppered in London last year with 28 ounce hard rolled navy copper, and copper bolted. She is well known to be a staunch and fast sailing ship, and will mount ten carriage guns and may be sent to sea in a few days at a very little expense. For terms of charter or price on a liberal credit, apply on board to capt. Reynolds, or at No. 26, North Front to street, or at the Merchant's Coffee-House, to  RICHARD D. ARDEN.
WED HAS FOR SALE ON BOARD SAID SHIP 10 Tons dry white lead 5 Tons shot 13 Tons rolled sheet lead 20 Bales English Duck, assorted numbers 10 Tons whiting may 19 $
JUST ARRIVED, In the brig Gayfo, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins  A quantity of SALT, of an excellent quality A few gross Porter Bottles, new And twenty cakes Vinegar And the said  BRIG, Also, FOR SALE, Enquire of Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. No. 22, Little Water Street, South. april 20. $
FOR SALE. 195 boxes white Havana Sugar 107 do. brown 200 Hides Will be landed to morrow, at Willings and Francis's wharf, from on board the brig Active, William Williams, master. Also,  The said Brig for sale, And may take in immediately after discharged. Apply to Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. march 30. $
IF Mr. Charles William Klemke, Formerly of London, and who left England for some part of the United States of America, in the year 1796, be living, and will apply personally or by letter, to Mr. John Carrere, in Baltimore, or to Messrs. Isaac Hazlehurst and Son, in Philadelphia, he may hear of something greatly to his advantage. Any information respecting the said Mr. Charles William Klemke, would be thankfully received. may 19 d3w
Madras and Ventapalem HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. may 18. $
Country Residence. A FAMILY who live Six Miles from the City, with to receive two or three guest boarders. The House is handsomely furnished; the Gardens, Meadows and Lawn are beautifully laid out, and well stocked with the choicest Fruit. There are several Musical Instruments, amongst which is a most excellent patent Piano Forte. The Family have a handsome Coach, which may be at the service of the whole. The Coach House and Stables are most excellent—the Water good—and the Air unequalled in the environs of the Town. For particulars enquire at the office of this Gazette. may 16. $
WANTED, IN A PLEASANT SITUATION, WITHIN a few miles of Town (for a Lady, lately from England) Board and Lodging, in a quiet reputable family—would engage for five or six months, and give very little trouble. A line directed to J. S. and left at the Printing Office will be attended to immediately. may 18. $
A Country Seat. TO BE LET for the summer season or by the year, the greater part of a large House, in a high, healthy situation, above the eight mile stone, on the Germantown road (occupied only by a newly married couple)—with stabling and convenience for keeping a carriage. For further particulars, enquire of CASPAR W. HANSEN, in Germantown, or the subscriber, on the premises. HEZEKIAH HUNTSMAN. may 1. d3w
Ross & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 22 bales superior Madras blue Cloths Carolina Indigo, first quality A few bales Bafas, Coffees, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica } RUM Bengal } april 2. $
THOMAS & JOSHUA FISHER, HAVE FOR SALE, At No. 5, Dock-Street, near the Drawbridge, China ware, Nankien, dining sets, tea and coffee cups and saucers Nankien, black fatins and tafities Pungem cloths, choppan romals, and bandannoes China and English umbrellas. Together with a general assortment of European Goods—among which are Scut. thread in boxes 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. and 20d. nails Shot—T. Crowley's steel, Spanish brown and white lead English feythes 42 to 50 inches Also, 112 harrels of kiln dried Indian corn meal. A commodious Store in Dock-street, No. 7, to be let, three stories high, suitable for any business. $ 4th mo. 5th
Forty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY, on the 7th of April, a Negro Man, named Gilfrew Lee , or may change his name; he is about thirty one years of age, nearly six feet high, has a scar in the upper part of his under lip, a small part being bitten out between the middle and the corner of his mouth (I believe on the right side), his left hand has been very sore, and was so at the time he ran away, by being burnt some time past; he is a stout, strong fellow, and has been employed at a saw mill a few years: he went away in company with a negro woman of Mr. Joshua Lingoe, of this county. It is supposed they are gone into Delaware State. Any person that secures said Negro Man in any jail, that the subscriber shall give him again, shall receive the above reward. State of Maryland, Somerset County, April 10. $ SAME BAYLY. may 4—4w
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 1, 1798.  PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IN pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the 6th day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the 15th day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act entitled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereafter enumerated, will be levied and collected throughout the United States.
For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:     Any Certificate of Naturalization, 5     Any Licence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, 10   Provided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers. 4   Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 2   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (except for lands granted for military services) 1   Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Respondentia Bond, 25   Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate divided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Children or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars, 50   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 1   And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of 25   Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, 35   From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which Insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 1   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 25   Any Exemplification, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular state, 50   Any Bond, bill single or pesel, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill bond, or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States or any state, or for their use respectively, 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 50   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 75   And if above one thousand dollars, 4   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid—viz. 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 1   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 20   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 30   If above one thousand dollars, 1   Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such Banks, to their Stockholders respectively, according to the following scale, 0   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 50   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 1   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 2   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 25   Any Protest or other Notarial act, 25   Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell Warrants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, 1   Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, 2   For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, 3   For more than two thousand dollars, 1   Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 50   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 25   Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law, (except in case of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer.) 50   Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank, 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   If above one hundred dollars, 1   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. 1  
The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; or if stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be obtained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenoted.  OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 30th. 1798.  Public Notice is hereby given, THAT by an act of Congress passed on the 19th day of March, 1798, the following alterations and amendments have been made to the act passed on the 6th day of July, 1797, entitled "An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
FOR SALE.  A neat Country House, THREE and a half miles from the city, on the Wilmington road, with seventeen and a half acres of land, half in orchard and half in grass—Apply to EDWARD BONSELL & Co. in Dock-street, or to the subscriber at Mount Pleasant, on Schuylkill, adjoining the premises. Jonathan Williams. N. B. If not sold before the first of June, it will not be for sale during the season. may 10. $
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK—BY  GEORGE RUTTER & Co. Portrait and Ornamental Painters, IN a style which will endure the hardships of the weather without injury, and which for neatness and exactitude of colouring cannot be surpassed in this city.  FLAGS AND DRUMS Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance, which Mr. Rutter pledged himself from 20 years experience in this city will meet the entire approbation of his friends and the public. In the Military Line, A variety of specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. may 3. d6w
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our professional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign art; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the talents of established artists, with a view of deceiving the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to. Well knowing that public opinion must govern, we flatter ourselves that the work executed by us will convince them of our great superiority over Mr. Gullager in every branch of portrait and ornamental painting, and shew the necessity of judging for themselves. N. B. In future no attention will be paid to the self-flattering advertisements of Mr. G. Any person wishing a supply of FLAGS and DRUMS will please apply to GEORGE RUTTER and Co. Norris's Court, or HENRY FRAILEY, Germantown. $ may 8. $
TO BE RENTED,  To a Small Genteel Family. A Pleasant House in Dock-street, near Front-street—Apply at No. 135 South Second Street. $ may 17. $
Cavalry Academy Philadelphia. T. SWANN, Respectfully informs the different troops of Light Horse in this city and country that he is ready to engage with them to discipline themselves and Horses agreeable to the British rules of art; his manage, open ride, Leaping Bars, Stables &c. &c. are in complete order. The terms will be exceedingly low. Should a large number offer, the charge to each individual will be a mere nothing, though the quantity may make it worth his attention, which will at all times be ready to be paid: and he flatters himself that such troops as he may have the honor to instruct or superintend, will simply speak for themselves, having proof for their evidence. N. B. T. SWANN has engaged the celebrated Prufian Hussar, Lewis D. Grosse , to teach the use of the Broad Sword and small arms, on easy terms, either by the week, month or quarter. may 21. d2t
Very Great Bargains, CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and India Mullins, now selling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of—Enquire of Thomas Randall, No. 88 Spruce-street. $ may 17. $
FOR SALE, The cargo of the brig American from Laguira, consisting of  Caracas Cocoa. Henry Philips, No. 112, South Fourth Street. $ april 23. $
FOR SALE, THE whole or one half of a PLANTATION on the river Delaware, between Burlington and Bordentown (two miles from the latter), containing about 400 acres; 60 of which are bottom meadow, and 100 wood land; there are 30 acres of red clover to cut this year (exclusive of meadow) but will exceed 50 the next; and any quantity of manure may be had for the upland from the meadow without injury. An orchard of grafted fruit yielding between 60 and 70 bushels of excellent cider; a dwelling-house with a barn, stable, granary and other necessary buildings, with one part in case of a division; on the other are no improvements, but has one of the most elegant situations for a house to be seen on the river. The land is of good quality, suitable for grazing or agriculture, and convenient to market by land or water. For terms apply to the owner on the premises. Thomas St. John. May 5. eodtf
FOR SALE. SEVERAL very elegant Situations for Summer Retreats, three and a half miles from the Court House, and on the Frankford Road; the lots will be made to suit the purchasers. These situations are considered in point of health beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city, and the road known to be safe and good at all seasons of the year. The title indisputable—A plan of the grounds is in the hands of the subscriber, who will make known the terms on application to him at his office No. 124 South Fourth Street. ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER. may 2. stawtf
Cedar Posts, Rails and Shingles  FOR SALE. THEY will be delivered to any place in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, or New-York, where boats drawing six feet water can go from this place. It will often suit the seller to receive in return corn, provisions, wet or dry goods. Letters directed to the subscriber at this place, and put into any post office in the United States, will be regularly received and carefully attended to. Those who wish to contract in Philadelphia, will please to apply to GIBSON HILL, No. 135, Market-street. The subscriber is desirous of contracting with some responsible person in Philadelphia, to receive and dispose of for him, on commission, a quantity of two feet Shingles, for home use, and of two feet and eighteen inches, for exportation. William Hill Wells, Dagborough, state of Delaware. april 28. d3w
TO BE SOLD,  40,939 acres of Land. IN Greene county, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and abound in Coal; they were sold ten years ago for five dollars per acre; patented early in 1787, except 300 acres, which were patented in 1793; part of them were surveyed in 1787. The tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very convenient to water carriage, about 19 miles from the town of Washington, from 14 to 16 from the village of Greenburgh and Wheeling. On payment of one fourth of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. $ april 21. $
TO BE SOLD,  26,780 acres of Land, IN the State of New York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna river, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren and county of Warren. These Lands, from their quality and situation, are a very desirable object for any man who means to invest his money to advantage. On payment of one third of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the residue. Enquire of the Printer. $ april 21. $
JUST RECEIVED. And for sale by W. Young, corner of Second and Chestnut-street, M. Carey 118 High-street T. Dohson, 41 South Second-street and the Booksellers generally. (Price 5-shs of a Dollar.)  BEACON HILL, A Local Poem, historic and descriptive: By a Lady of Boston. ANALYSIS OF BOOK I. Allusion to the surrounding Prospect—Invocation to the River and Sylvan Deities—to the Historic Muse—Fiction discarded—Dedication to Washington—The Action opens at the Retreat of the Columbians from Bunker's Hill—General Howe—The Memory of his Brother—Death of Warren—Perfidion of Fergusson and Fame—Washington at Mount Vernon—called to the chief Command—Formation of the Columbian Camp at Cambridge—Natural, moral, or political History of the several States—Their commanding Officers—Siege of Boston—Its Sufferings—Negotiation for the safe Retreat of the British Army—Its Departure—Appointment of Congress—Declaration of Independence—Character of the Columbian Soldier—The Poet's prophetic Apostrophe to the Progress of Freedom throughout the World. $ march 30. $