Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-02-18 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1388.]
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
For Freight or Charter, THE SLOOP Nancy, SHE is a good vessel, sails fast, carries about 500 barrels, and will take in Freight to proceed Coastwise, or for the West-Indies.
CUSTOM-HOUSE, February 13, 1797. Sales at Auction.
AT the Custom House, on Monday next, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, for payment of duties, having remained in the stores beyond the time limited by law, the following goods: viz.
A Quantity of Brandy, FIRST & 2d proof, Gin, of 4th proof, in pipes Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof, in Hhds Old Hock, in cases of 40 dozen each Glass Tumblers, in pints and half-pints Window Glass, in boxes, of different sizes Hazelnuts, in sacks Whiting, in bds. Coppers, White Lead & Spanish Brown For Sale by PETER BLIGHT.
The Elephant, Now exhibited, was bought for Ten Thousand Dollars. He is 3 years old, 6 feet high, growing to 18 feet. He will eat 200 weight a day, and drinks a barrel of water. He has drunk some days forty bottles of porter, drawing the cork with his trunk. He is perfectly inoffensive, travels loose, at the rate of five miles an hour, and is the greatest curiosity ever brought to this Continent. He is to be seen 'till the 15th of January, in Market-street between Third and Fourth-streets, at a quarter of a dollar, that every one may see him - after which time the former price of half a dollar will be resumed. He will leave Philadelphia as soon as the weather will permit. December 31.
Philip Nicklin & Co. IMPERIAL and TEAS 17 Tubs Quicksilver 3 Casks Bandanna Handkerchiefs A few casks Manchester Goods, well assorted in Cor-duroys, Thicksets, Ginghams, Muslins, Dimities, &c. 3 Trunks black Sewing Silk 180 Crates Queen's Ware, well assorted 10 Tons Sheet Lead Nails assorted flat and sharp points London Particular 7 Madeira wine in pipes and hogheads India Market 40 Pipes and 10 Hogsheads Teneriffe Wine 10 Hogsheads choice Port Wine 7 Tierces Snake-Root 26 Casks yellow Paint 9 Boxes and 12 Bundles writing Slates 1 Box Ink Stands and Note-Books 14 Bales Sail Canvas assorted, No. 1 to 8 February 11.
RICE. 180 Tierces Rice for Sale by Samuel Breck, Jun. No. 89 South Third Street LIKEWISE, 25 or 20 Pockets COTTON, and A Quantity I. H. SHERRY WINE, 50 Casks SWEET OIL, &c. &c. February 11.
THE SUBSCRIBER WISHES to ascertain, whether a certain EDWARD NEVILL, by trade a Stone-Cutter, or Brick-Layer, who quit Ireland in 1783, or 1784, and came into this Country, (it is supposed to Philadelphia) about four years since, be living or dead. As this intelligence is of the highest importance, it will be thankfully received, by GEO. DAVIS, No. 313, High-street December 31.
Bank of Pennsylvania, January 4, 1797. At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of fifteen dollars on each share was declared for the last 6 months, which will be paid to the Stockholders after the 14th inst. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. Jan. 3.
A MANUFACTORY for Sale. A valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273 South Second Street. September 13.
For Sale, At the Office of the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, A FEW COPIES OF "An account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, for the year 1796." MR. PICKERING'S LETTER, This Day Published, AND FOR SALE BY THE EDITOR, Price three eighths of a Dollar. THE Letter of the Secretary of State, to Mr. Pickering, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, to the French Republic. February 9.
Red Clover Seed. Fresh red Clover Seed of the best quality, in bags of 5 bushels each Madeira wine in pipes, fit for immediate use Teneriffe wine in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks. Ditto do. of first quality, for the use of private families Coffee in hogheads Jamaica spirits Connecticut soap in small boxes Window glass and Spanish legars, and Two trunks of belt patent, plain and ribbed silk and cotton hosiery, for sale by JOHN CRAIG. February 1.
Le Breton, SURGEON-DENTIST, Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth. Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth - he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges. He lives in Chestnut-street, No. 133, above Fourth-street. November 26.
Davis's Law Book-store No. 313, HIGH-STREET. GEORGE DAVIS announces to his professional friends, and the Gentlemen of the Law, generally, through the Union, that his late importation of BOOKS is now arranged, and ready for Sale, from a single volume to an entire library, without any advance upon his former exceedingly low prices, which for several years past have in so distinguished a manner recommended them to notice. Printed Catalogues, containing the most extensive collection of the latest English and Irish Editions ever imported into this country, are published, and will be delivered gratis on application. Orders addressed to G. D. in writing from any distance shall be punctually attended to. A number of TRUNKS for Sale. ALSO, TO BE LET, A convenient LOFT, near Market Street Wharf. ov.8.
Washington Lottery. TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 6th and 8th days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. January 12.
To the Benevolent. THE Subscriber having rented that well known tavern-house, on Silver Springs, Cumberland county, on the great road leading from Philadelphia to Port Pitt, which he had completely furnished for the accommodation of travellers, but which unfortunately, by accident caught fire about 12 o'clock in the morning, the 3d of November last, and in the space of one hour was totally consumed with all the furniture, wearing apparel, stores of liquors, &c. to a very large amount, attended with the melancholy loss of a daughter about twelve years of age, who only survived a few hours after the fire; his wife also disabled; and other of his family much hurt; he is now reduced to an unhappy and delicate situation - he therefore begs leave to solicit some relief from a generous public. The following gentlemen are pleased to undertake the trouble to receive subscriptions for his benefit: viz. Samuel Richardet, Merchants' Coffee-House; James Thompson, Indian Queen; George Irwin, Cross Keys, in Fourth-street, and John Dunwoody, Spread Eagle, High-street. Philadelphia, February 14. The other Printers are requested to publish the above.
NOTICE. THE Sales of LANDS of the United States, in the North-Western Territory, heretofore advertised in the several public papers, will commence this evening, at the City Tavern - to be continued from day to day, 'till the tenth of MARCH next, if not sooner sold. January 4.
A PARCEL OF VERY FINE St. Croix Sugars and Rum, JAMAICA SPIRITS, and LAGUIRA HIDES. For Sale by JAMES YARD. Feb. 7. Clocks and Watches. LESLIE AND PRICE, No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES, consisting of horizontal, capp'd and jewell'd Gold Watches, with seconds, of superior workmanship and elegance; also capp'd and jewell'd and plain Gold Watches; capp'd & jewell'd, capp'd, seconds, day of the month, and plain Silver Watches; eight day & chamber Clocks; elegant French Clocks with marble frames; eight day and thirty hour, brass works, &c. December 22, 1796.
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c. This day landing from the ship Eagle, captain Foidick, from London, AND FOR SALE BY GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE, Corner of Walnut and Second-streets, A most copious and extensive Assortment of GARDEN, GRASS AND FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c. Among which are, Five kinds Asparagus, Three kinds Cresses Four Beetroots, Twelve Onion Twenty-five Beans, Thirteen Radish Six Beets, Fifteen Turnip Eleven Broccoli, Fifteen Peas Twenty-five Cabbage, Six Savoy Six Carrot, Four Parsnip Three Cauliflower, Twenty-three Melon Five Celery, Twenty-one Lettuce Ten Cucumber, Common and lemon Thyme Curled leaf and sprigged Parsley Pot Marjoram Pot Marjoram Balm Thyme Mangel Wurtzel Leek Kail Shallots Rape Seed Rye Grass Saint Foin Lucerne Red and white Clover Timothy, &c. &c. With a curious collection of the most esteemed FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS, Being the most extensive ever imported into this city. The above are from a capital Seedsmen in London, and are warranted fresh and good. Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17.
For Sale, By the Subscribers - In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30.
A convenient STABLE STATED in Laurel Court - 3 Stalls therein to be rented, with the privilege of using the Hay-Loft. Eight years of the term of Service of a NEGRO MAN for sale. He is accustomed to house work, and capable of taking care of Horses. Enquire of the Printer. February 11.
WANTS A PLACE. A Woman who can be well recommended for honesty, sobriety, and good temper. She wishes to engage as chambermaid, or sempstress for low wages on condition she may retain a young child with her. Enquire at No. 58 South Front street. February 16.
CAMILLA, Or A Picture of Youth. By the authors of Evelina and Cecilia, to be comprised in five volumes, at half a dollar each, payable on delivery - Printed at New-York, by Mr. John Bull. CONDITIONS. 1. Handsome, neat type, perfectly new, is employed. 2. A volume, stitched in blue paper, is intended to be published every 4 weeks, till the five are completed; the first and second are come to hand, and the third is hourly expected. Subscriptions are received, and Books may be had of J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-street. Mrs. D'Arblay (late Miss Burney) the celebrated authoress of this inimitable work, needs no eulogy to add to the laurels she has already acquired in the literary world. The strength of imagination and elegance of style, displayed in Evelina and Cecilia, will sufficiently recommend to every reader of taste and judgment, the perusal of CAMILLA. It may not be improper to add, that the Queen of England, after having perused this interesting publication, presented Mrs. D'Arblay with a thousand pounds sterling, as a testimony of her approbation of the work. January 25.
SAMUEL RICHARDET RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS' COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe - They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors, together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves - a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19.
Bourdeaux Brandy, in Pipes, OLD CLARET, in casks Ditto in cases, of an excellent quality Lisbon Wine in pipes Fourth proof Holland Gin New-England Rum in hogheads and tierces Raisons in kegs Best Boston Beef and Pork Halifax Salmon in barrels Ruffia Sall Duck Ravens Duck A few Feather Beds One 11 1/2 inch Cable } 120 fathoms long each One 9 do. do. Spermaceti Candles Mould and dip Tallow ditto A few barrels Tanners Oil, and A small invoice of INDIA GOODS, For Sale by JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. Just received from Marleilles, a small invoice of Silks, Silk Stockings, an assortment of Periamery, and a few cases of the best Olive Oil. February 15.
MRS. GRATTAN Respectfully informs her friends, and the public in general, that on Tuesday the 10th day of January, she proposes opening, at No. 39, North Sixth-street, A Linen and Muslin Warehouse. Book Muslins, from 6/3 to 12/11 per yard Jacquet ditto, from 8/8 to 9/8 per yard Striped ditto, from 7/10 to 10/10 per yard Fine Coffees Tambour'd Book Muslins, from 13/9 to 21/ per yard India Muslin, from 1/3 to 1/5 per yard Sheeting Muslin Jacquet-muslin Handkerchiefs, from 4/3 to 6/ per hdkf. Book muslin Handkerchiefs from 5/3 to 10/6 per hdkf. Muslin color'd and border'd Handkerchiefs Dacca Handkerchiefs Tambour'd Cravats from 10/3 to 11/11 Pocket Handkerchiefs Cambric, from 11/3 to 16/3 per yard Table Cloths Huckabuck Towelling Women's Cotton Hoie, from 6/3 to 13/ per pair Dimity from 5/10 to 6/11 Men's Silk Hoie Tambour'd muslin Handkerchiefs from 11/11 to 12/6 Irish linens for Gentlemen's Shirts, from 3/3 to 9/7 And a variety of other articles. N. B. Orders received for all kinds of ready made Linen, Gentlemen's Shirts, ruffled or plain, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Household Linen, &c. &c. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 3 1-2 dollars, A full ruffled ditto, 4 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 5 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 6 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 5 1-2 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 7 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 dollars. A full ruffled ditto 7 1-2. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 1-2 dollars. A very fine ruffled ditto 8 dollars. Linen included. January 13.
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given, to such Share-holders as have not paid their assessments on their shares - to pay the same immediately to the Secretary of the Company, at the Company's Office, No. 53 north Fourth-street, Philadelphia. They are further informed, that in default of paying the same within thirty days from the 4th of February, instant, the several forfeitures will be rigidly exacted, in conformity to the 21st article of association. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Secretary Feb. 2.
Mahogany and Logwood. A Cargo for Sale on board of the ship Sally, captain Gelson, just arrived from Honduras. Apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. February 9.
DANCING TAUGHT BY MRS. B Y R N, Of the New Theatre, To Ladies only. THINKING it a great advantage for them to have a Female Tutor in that art, pledges herself to their parents and friends to take all possible care in their instruction. In addition to the Dances taught in Philadelphia, means to teach the Minuet, Minuet de la Cour, Allemande, Gavot, Quadrilles, Strathspeys, and all Scotch Dances; and above all to pay particular attention to that very necessary part Polite Address. For particulars enquire of Mrs. BRAN, No. 70 north Eighth-street. February 6.
PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in Somerset County, and State of Maryland. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the office of Principal Teacher in the said school is vacant. A GENTLEMAN qualified to teach the higher Greek and Latin Classics, Geography, and the Mathematics, with such other branches of literature as are usually taught in such schools, would meet with liberal encouragement, and, it is believed, would obtain a very eligible settlement. For the present, the Trustees would be willing to contract with a person capable of taking charge of a Grammar School. Proposals may be addressed to the subscriber, in Princess Anne, in the neighborhood of the Academy, or to Doctor MARTIN L. HAYNE, No. 89, north Third-street, Philadelphia; or to the Printer hereof. EZEKIEL HAYNE. Feb. 7.
This Day is Published, BY Messrs Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Book-sellers, price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, elegantly printed on wove paper, and hot-pressed, by John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF THE CONSTITUTIONS of the United States, With each other, and with that of the United States; exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, of South-Carolina, L.L.D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. February 6.
For Sale, By George Deschamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels Ditto Herring and Mackarel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kentials Fine and coarse Salt Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work December 1.
JUST ARRIVED, By the Danish ship Friendship, captain Matzen, from Oporto, Red Port Wine, In Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter-Casks, 150 Boxes of Lemons, For Sale by Philips, Cramond & Co. February 9.

EPHRAIM CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER. HATH just received by the Fame, from London, and Alexander Hamilton, from Liverpool, a large supply of Gold, Gilt, and Silver Watches; Capt and Jewell'd, capt and seconds ditto; spring Clocks, clock movements, eight day and 30 hour brass, forged-work, and slit-pinions; clock and watch springs; clock bells and chime ditto; gold, gilt and silver pendants: as well as other tools, files and materials, too tedious to mention. Ladies' Steel & Gilt Chains, With or without hooks; seals, keys and trinkets. February 17 uh&fif
For Sale, 800 dozen BRISTOL BOTTLES Bar IRON RICE TAR CLARET, in hogsheads and cases SWEET OIL in cases February 17 } Apply to F. COPPINGER, 57t } No. 231 South Front Street.
For Sale, A Quantity of Excellent Turks-Island SALT, And a few hogsheads 3d and 4th proof RUM. Enquire of Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. February 17
College-Hall. READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining. On SATURDAY EVENING, February 18th, at 7 o'clock, Will be continued, Selections from the tragedy of HAMLET, With a Critical Investigation of the Character of Hamlet and Observations on Shakespeare.
On TUESDAY EVENING, February 21, Selections from the most interesting scenes in the Tragedy of Venice Preserv'd. Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, S. Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-street—Half a dollar each.
On Saturday, The 25th instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening, Will be Sold by Auction, at the Coffee-House, Three adjoining LOTS OF GROUND, in the township of Moyamensing, a little to the Southward of South-street, and adjoining a 30 feet wide lane, called the Irish Tract Lane, and also adjoining lands of Samuel Powell, deceased. No. 1. Containing 4 acres and 83 perches No. 2. Containing 4 acres and 83 perches No. 3. Containing 4 acres and 83 perches Plans of the Lots are at the Coffee-House. Feb. 17 EDWARD FOX, Aufr. Dr. Doctor PRIESTLEY intends to deliver a Discourse for the benefit of the Philadelphia Society for the relief of distressed Emigrants from Foreign countries, on Sunday morning next, Feb. 19, at the College Hall, in Fourth street, at half past ten o'clock. February 16 3t
Wants a Place, A WAITER in a gentleman's House, a young man who has lived for a considerable time in some of the first houses in the city, and whose character is sure; or would engage with a single gentleman to attend on him. Directions left at the New York and Baltimore Stage-office, No. 10, fourth 4th, near Market street, for R. H. will be attended to. February 14 3t
New Theatre. The Public are respectfully informed, that there will be no performance on Wednesday, on account of the preparations for THE GRAND PANTOMIME OF The Death of Capt. Cook; Which will be brought forward on Thursday next, under the direction of Mr. Byrne—with New Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. The third night of THE WAY TO GET MARRIED will be on Monday next.
THIS EVENING, February 18, Will be presented (for the seventh and last time this season) an Historical Play, called Columbus; Or, A World Discovered. To which will be added, A new Pantomime Ballet Dance, (composed by Mr. Byrne) called Dermot & Kathleen.
[Taken from the favorite Opera of the Poor Soldier, and performed with universal applause, upwards of 200 nights, at Covent-Garden Theatre.] Patrick, Mr. Warrell, jun. Darby, Mr. Blissett Rather Luke, Mr. Doctor Mother Kathleen, Mr. Francis Norah, Miss Milbourne And the parts of Dermot and Kathleen, by Mr. and Mrs. Byrne. Box, One Dollar twenty-five cents. Pit Seven Eighths of a Dollar, and Gallery, half a dollar. Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Book-store, No. 50 High-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their servants to keep places a quarter before 5 o'clock, and to order them, as soon as the company are seated, to withdraw, as they cannot on any account be permitted to remain. The Doors of the Theatre will open at 5, and the Curtain rise precisely at 6 o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance. VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
FOR SALE, At At WHITESIDES'S TEA-Warehouse, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial } Fresh Teas. } Hylson Skin. Hyson, } } Souchoong. Young Hyson, } } Bohca. Dec. 9. 3t w3m.
COMMUNICATION. Washington City, now building for the permanent residence of the government of the United States, and of course, for the metropolis of the union, being situated upon the most healthy and beautiful site for a great city that nature ever formed, and commanding the most extensive commercial connections of any place within the United States, has, as might be expected, attracted the jealousy, envy, and ill-will, of almost every city, town, and village, between the Delaware and James River. Hence, a variety of misrepresentations have been industriously propagated, tending to impress an idea, that Congress will not go there at the time fixed by law, and that consequently the project will fail. In order, however, to obviate these impressions, and to state the matter in its true light, it will be necessary to point out, the strong basis on which this great national object stands. The constitution of the United States had not been long ratified, when the states of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, passed laws, offering to Congress the exclusive legislation of ten miles square, and a large sum of money, towards the erection of the public buildings; upon condition, that the permanent seat of the government of the United States should be fixed on the river Potomac. Accordingly, on the 16th day of July 1790, Congress, by the law fixing the permanent seat of the government of the United States, "accepted" of the district of territory, and of the money offered by the states of Virginia and Maryland; hence, it becomes a compact between the United States and those individual states; therefore, not repealable but by consent of all the contracting parties: a consent not likely to be had. In consequence of authority by the same law, the President of the United States obtained from the original proprietors, a grant of one-half of the lots in the City of Washington, as a fund for the public buildings. A large portion of these lots, belonging to the United States, have been sold to citizens and foreigners, the purchasers considering in the national faith.
Those, therefore, who believe, that Congress have power to repeal that law, and to meet in any other place than the capital in the City of Washington, on the first Monday in December in the year 1800, will also believe, that they have power to violate contracts, to refuse to pay the principal and interest of the national debt, and to become legislative swindlers. No friend, however, to this country, will believe any such absurdity. As to the idea of Congress meeting in the President's house, instead of the capitol, it would be a greater violation of public faith, than Congress not going to the City at all; as large purchases of lots and improvements have been made about the capitol, in confidence that it is to be the place of general legislation, agreeably to the plan published. A certain political writer, last spring, swelled up a monthly pamphlet, in abusing the location of Washington City; and at the same time, was so grossly ignorant of that great national object, as not to know in what state in the union it stands. The whole of Washington City is in Maryland, a state, exceeded in virtue, morality, and attachment to order and good government, by no state in the union. It would, therefore, be well for those who undertake to censure the measures of Congress, if they would first inform themselves of the geography of the United States. That sufficient accommodation will be ready by the time appointed, and that Congress will meet in Washington in the year 1800, and remain there as long as the present government shall continue, is absolutely certain: the consequence of which will be, that the immense population and wealth which Congress, with the departments of the government, draw after them, will at once constitute a city; and the demand for lots, and bustle of building, will exceed all calculation that can now be made upon it. For as soon as Congress shall adjourn from Philadelphia, to meet in their new City at their next session, the anxiety throughout the United States will be extreme during that summer, to prepare hotels, taverns, boarding houses, retail stores, printing-offices, and private houses, in order to accommodate Congress about the capitol; while a large portion of the commercial capitals in the union will find their way to the Eastern Branch, which is the safest and most commodious harbor in the United States; and contiguous to the place where Congress will, and must reside. Besides, the excellence of the water, and the extreme salubrity and beauty of the place, will produce in Congress and all its followers, an admiration of the wisdom of the location; and Washington City, in spite of all opposition, "will grow up with a degree of rapidity unparalleled in the annals of cities," any thing in any petty prejudiced Gazetteer to the contrary notwithstanding. February 18. 1t
Disrid of Pennsylvania, to wit. BE it remembered, that on the 24th day of January in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, John Thompson of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following to wit: "A Comparative View of the Constitutions of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States, exhibiting in tables the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions under the several heads of administration: with notes and observations. By William Smith of South-Carolina, LL. B. and member of the Congress of the United States." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania Feb. 2. 1t w3w
ALI. PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of the late DAVID KENNEDY Esquire, either by note, bill, bond, book account, or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, without delay, and all persons having any just demands against said Estate, are desired to exhibit the same for adjustment. ANN KENNEDY } Adm's. FRANCIS JOHNSTON } Adm'r. Philadelphia, February 8 w3w
From the Albany Gazette. QUESTION. What number of inhabitants is the Territory of the United States capable of subsisting, and at what probable period will our population reach that number?
ANSWER. The state of population in old countries, remains from age to age, nearly stationary; because every country is capable of subsisting only a certain number of inhabitants proportioned to its freedom—the goodness of its soil—extent—climate, and natural advantages. On this basis, it is worthy the attention of a curious mind to investigate, what number of inhabitants the present Territory of the United States is capable of containing, and at what period it will probably reach a stationary point. The medium of the population of Great-Britain, France, Holland, Ireland (which contain together 274,128 square miles) is 165 inhabitants to each square mile. The United States contains, exclusive of water, 920,313 square miles; admitting this immense territory susceptible of an equal population, it will follow that it is capable of subsisting 151,851,645 inhabitants. Supposing our present number of inhabitants to be only 3 1-2 millions, and that this number should continue doubling each successive 25 years, our whole territory will be completely stocked with republican citizens in less than 120 years.
AUGUSTA, January 26. We hear from Louisville, that the legislature goes on with the utmost harmony in their legislative proceedings—That a committee has been appointed to enquire into the failure of the Indian treaty—one to enquire into the failure of the courts in the middle district—another to report as to the propriety or impropriety of opening an office for disposing of the tract of country lying between Flint River and the Oconee; and one to revise the judiciary system.
It is now reduced to a certainty that Mr. Adams is the President of the United States, and Mr. Jefferson the Vice President. At the same time we are assured, from a respectable quarter, that the latter gentleman (contrary to the received opinion) has declared a perfect acquiescence in the choice of his fellow-citizens, his view having never extended beyond the office of Vice-President of the United States. Each being thus perfectly satisfied in the choice made by the people of the United States, what may we not expect from their united talents and patriotism.
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 18.
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THEATRE. The Way to get married, a new comedy by Morton, has been twice performed to very general acceptance; and seems likely to become a favorite piece. Altho' the writer cannot claim any great share of originality in all his characters, yet that of Tangent is certainly in a considerable degree novel, as well as natural; and is so uncommonly interesting, as to go far in atoning for the numerous faults of the play. Morton was never more in his element than in this eccentric character. Mrs. Francis did Clementina in "such a style" as added lustre to the play, and reflected the highest honor upon her judgment and talents. The excellence of Harwood in Toby, as well as every character he undertakes in a similar line, is universally felt and acknowledged. Wignell's Daball was supported with great spirit; and seemed happily to hit in every point, the conception of the author. The character of Faulkner is a very unfortunate one for the writer; and mars many of the scenes in which the author has introduced him. Cooper did all for him that could be done. Several scenes in this play seem utterly useless; as not only not tending in any way to help forward the plot, but actually having no connection with or relation to it—In this predicament stands the very scene with which the play opens. The observation of Quintilian, in regard to composition in general, that quicquid non adjuvat, obstat , applies with more force to dramatic writing than to any other species of composition. It is a pity that the modern dramatic writers, instead of fabricating plays each one according to the irregular fancies of their own brain, cannot bestow some little portion of their attention to ancient standard models. The Greek tragedies of Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sophocles, might in this light be resorted to with great advantage. Or if even Shakespeare who did not hesitate to become himself their imitator and copier, were more followed in the important points of division of plot and conduct of action, we should not be continually mortified by stupid arrangements and bungling denouemens. Otway's Venice Preserv'd is one of the best perfect plays, as to dramatic arrangement. W.
CONGRESS. THREE months the fathers of the nation, Have tugg'd the oars of Legislation; And in long speeches more have said, Than penal patience ever read. Meantime, the Business they have done, Amounts to three short bills, save one.
COMMUNICATIONS. The enemies of our government laid when it was first adopted that it would produce oppression and not public prosperity. When it went into operation they raised an outcry about salaries, and said the
people were oppressed and cheated by Congress. The cry of oppression continued long after the growing wealth of all classes made it ridiculous. When they could no longer tell a contented and thriving yeomanry, that the great men and the paper lords, &c. had devoured widows' houses and farmer's barns, they took their cue, and insisted that the constitution and government were not to be thanked for our prosperity; which at the eleventh hour they grumblingly acknowledged. Peace, they said, and industry had revived trade and business, banks, public certificates and steady laws were not the causes of greater plenty of money and briskness of trade and enterprise—what the government did, had no merit and was of no use. But when France robs our defenceless vessels the fault is all thrown on our own government. The President and his executive ministers have provoked it, have done it, have contrived it, in order to quarrel with France, and betray the country to Great-Britain. Thus as the democratic tales are not grounded on truth they vary according to party exigencies. To expose their falsehood nothing more is necessary than to compare them with themselves.
The correspondent of the French Aurora is asked with a humility due to the Terribles —how and from whom was discovered that the heads of the state and treasury departments are filled by "successors in form"—the President, George Washington, try'd and approved, respected and elevated these gentlemen to their present exalted stations, with the concurrence of the Senate. It is not true that the friends of administration "have told any secret"—though it is true that somebody not only tells, but obtains copies of confidential communications, and has them published—there was no secret to tell—the world knows how inadequate are the salaries, and the "friends of administration" voted for an increase because they were too small—because the present administration are worthy of the best returns of their country—and because it is necessary to keep in office such men and such only.
Amongst the most extraordinary things we have seen, even in the present age of wonders, is the charge brought by some of the anti-governmental writers of Philadelphia, and elsewhere against the President!—because, as is alleged, he corresponded with Robespierre! This is imputed to him as a crime. If the fact be as stated (which, however, is not, by any means, believed)—and had it been known at the time, it would probably have been a topic of praise, instead of a subject of invective. Among his present foes, if they are capable of doing him justice at any time—But he is to be abused even when he acts as they wish! At that time Robespierre was the favourite among our American Patriots, and whatever he did was right—the cruelties perpetrated under his usurpation, were unavoidably necessary and whoever ventured to blame, was called an Aristocrat. Robespierre fell, and was deservedly branded with the names of Tyrant, Villain, Murderer.—With the change of sentiments in France, the sentiments of such of our Americans as approve whatever is done there, changed too. The memory therefore of the Tyrant is execrated, and whoever had any thing to lay to him, or is supposed to have corresponded with him, participates in the stigma! How cautious should a party man be! He is continually in danger of running into inconsistency. Is not every one who advocated the bloody measures then pursued, implicated in some degree in the charge?—Certainly. And why should those on whom this imputation attaches so irresistibly, now declare against a man for a pretended approbation of what themselves avowedly applauded?—The fact is, nothing is too absurd for party to lay hold of; and when plausible topics are exhausted, THE MOST IMPROBABLE TALES ARE TRUMPED UP TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM OF DECEPTION.
The communication to Congress by the Executive, which is in the Press at Philadelphia, and expected here in a few days, is certainly the most interesting collection of Political Papers ever made public since the establishment of the Federal Government.
It is conceded on all hands, that our present situation is more delicate though we trust not more alarming, than Ninety Four, when Mr Jay was dispatched to the British Court; and if recent advices may be depended on, we have reason to expect a happy issue from Mr. Pinckney's Embassy to Paris. Without pretending to enter upon the merits of our dispute with France, we may fairly say, that as we had a right to expect better treatment from her than from England, so the irritation caused by injustice from her, is more sensibly felt, than if perpetrated by England.
Whether the lengthy note of Citizen Adet, contains charges incapable of refutation, will be decided by comparing it with the Secretary of State's letter to Mr. Pinckney, supported by the documents accompanying it. It is to be hoped that a spirit of partiality to one, or prejudice against the other will be discarded, and the respective merits of the two performances, tested only by that standard, which should be used in deciding every question of importance.
That no point could arise in which the passions are more easily excited, either on one side or the other is obvious—but the obviousness of the fact, instead of relaxing our vigilance, should operate to guard us against being surprised into unintentional error, and lead us to repel prepossessions of every kind.
The Story runs simply thus—Two Philadelphians in our city a few days since fell out—a duel was agreed on—seconds chosen—they repaired to the spot of trial—a room in a public house not many yards from the Park—a shot was exchanged—one of the antagonists fell—the other made his escape—the alarm spread, and he was pursued!—This battle was the consequence of a supposed real duel —but it was a sham!—and, by the bye, the absenting person does not yet know that he did not hurt his opponent! [The three last paragraphs are from the New-York Daily Gazette.]

The following petition was read in the Senate of the United States, on Monday the 13th instant, and referred to Mr. Hillhouse, Mr. Henry, Mr. Martin and Mr. Read.
To the Honorable the Congress of the United States.
The memorial and petition of the owners of land in the state of Tennessee, that was purchased from the state of North-Carolina, and has since been yielded to the Indians for hunting ground.
SHWETH.
That your memorialists obtained certificates to a considerable amount from the state of North-Carolina for services and supplies they had rendered during the war: that the debt of the state being greater, as they conceive, at the end of the war, than the debt of any other state in the Union, considering the number of its inhabitants, and the citizens nearly ruined towards the end of the war, by the general depredations of foreign and domestic enemies, the Legislature unable to discharge the interest of the debt opened an office for the sale of land, and offered a large tract to the public creditors, reserving other lands as hunting grounds for the Indians. At a time when the whole taxes in the state, the civil list being deducted, were not equal to one quarter of the interest of its debt. Your memorialists may say with confidence that no alternative presented itself but to take the lands offered them or lose the debt. To many citizens it appeared necessary to take lands, for they had nothing left them except certificates, and they have not fortitude to abide what seemed to them inevitable destruction. After our location had been made and our lands surveyed, a treaty was made with the Indians by the commissioners of the United States, by which our lands were surrendered to the Indians for hunting ground. It might have been expected that the Legislature at their next meeting would have restored our certificates, in case they had improperly sold those lands; but they conceived as we suppose, that their right as explained by their constitution was indubitable, and they solemnly resolved to guarantee our titles and to give us possession of the lands. We are confident that no deception was intended, but laws and resolves of the state have brought us no relief. The General Assembly at their session in 1789 yielded the sole jurisdiction of the Western country to the United States, with an express reservation in favour of your memorialists, of all their rights and claims under the state. From year to year we have patiently expected relief; in the year 1793 we addressed the General Assembly, entreating that such justice might be done us as had been done to other citizens. The Assembly referred us to the Congress, and session after session has passed away, and Congress has done nothing in our favour. We have again claimed justice from the state, and we are again referred to the Congress. We hope and confide that the honest claims of citizens will not be eluded by two legislative bodies, upon whom no law can operate but the clear law of justice. During the late war, we did not think from any danger or calamity to which we might be exposed for the public safety, but we cannot discover any reason why we should be marked for destruction in the time of peace; nor why one million of dollars should be taken from certain individuals in North-Carolina in order to make a saving to the nation. Provision has been made for every other citizen, their claims have been funded at 20% in the pound. We are the only persons to whom justice is refused, we receive nothing but unavailing promises.
While we are seeking for justice, we do not take the liberty to prefer the manner in which it is to be done. We have no direct claim to any thing, except the lands that are surveyed and granted to our use, nor are we desirous to exchange those lands for other lands, nor for the price at which they were sold us. It was originally considered that we might take up choice tracts in a large country, which contained some of the best lands in America. We made our selection at a considerable expense, and although those lands should be delivered to us free from other charges, we are willing to contribute our portion of one million of dollars, counting the remaining vacant lands, in order to extinguish the Indian claim; provided immediate possession can be obtained. But in case our interest should seem to be opposed to the general weal, and the extinction of the Indian claim should be delayed, we pray and confide that justice in some form may be rendered us.
James Glasgow Muscadine Mathews John Gray Blount Raleigh, 23d December, 1796.
NEW YORK, February 17.
A letter from Jamaica of a late date mentions, that flour was selling there at 22 dollars per barrel. On Wednesday evening last, the barn of Mr. William Baldwin, at Elizabeth Town was consumed by fire, with a horse, hay, grain, &c. estimated at 1000 dollars. And the barn of Mrs. Rose, opposite the Episcopal church, the next evening, was discovered to be on fire—it did not do so much damage as it threatened. Endeavors are not wanting to detect the incendiaries; who, it seems have made many attempts to fire that growing town.
BOSTON, February 4.
Mr. Russell,
To rescue the town of Portland from the imputation which might possibly rest upon it, from the insertion in certain papers, of certain toasts drank there by the "patriotic" democratic society of that place, I beg leave to inform your readers, that being at Portland at the time, I was assured in a large circle of the best informed, and most candid and liberal citizens, that the toasts of those cheering sentiments did not exceed 8 in number; and that, to evince their genuine, unadulterated "patriotism," they feasted on no other than "Nova Scotia" her rings, and "Bourdeaux" Brandy.
To be sold, (For MORRIS'S NOTES) 100,000 acres of LAND, LYING in Randolph county, in Virginia. Enquire of the Printer. February 18
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PROPOSALS For printing and publishing, by subscription, The History of Pennsylvania, IN North-America, from the original institution and settlement of that province, under the first proprietor and governor, WILLIAM PENN, in 1681. Will after the year 1728, with an INTRODUCTION respecting the Life of W. PENN, prior to the grant of that Province, and the religious Society of the people called Quakers; with the FIRST RISE of the NEIGHBORING COLONIES, more particularly of WEST-NEW-JERSEY, and the Settlement of the DUTCH and SWEDES on DELAWARE. To which is added, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION of the SAID PROVINCE. And of the general state, in which it flourished, principally between the years 1768 and 1770. The whole including a variety of things, useful and interesting to be known, respecting that country in early time, &c. With an appendix. Written principally between the years 1776 and 1780. By ROBERT PROUD. "Pulchrum est benefacere rebusque benedicere haud ab- surdum est: vel pace vel bello clarum fieri licet." Val. Causal. "Sed cum plerique arbitrentur rebus melius esse quam ur- banas, minime est hac opinio." Cic. Off. (Entered according to law.)
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Essay on Tolerance, by Arthur O'Leary. CONDITIONS. 1. This work will be printed in two octavo volumes, neatly bound and lettered, both in sheets and calf, for the choice of the subscribers; on paper similar to that of these proposals, and with the same letter as these conditions. II. The head of William Penn, handsomely engraved, will be prefixed to the first, and a map or sketch of Pennsylvania, and the parts adjacent, to the second volume. III. The price to subscribers will be four dollars and an half in sheets, and five dollars in calf;—one dollar to be paid at the time of subscribing, two dollars on the delivery of the first volume, and the remainder on the delivery of the second. IV. When one thousand copies are subscribed for, the work will be put to press and finished with all convenient expedition. Subscriptions will be received by Zachariah Poulson, jun. Printer, No. 80, Chestnut-Street, and at the Philadelphia Library in Fifth-street; by Isaac Collins, Printer, and Joseph James, Merchant, New-York; by John P. Plesants and George W. Field, Merchants, Baltimore; and by other persons both in town and country. January 18.
Grand Concert. On SATURDAY EVENING, the 25th Instant, AT OELLER'S ROOM. SIGNOR TRISOBIO, from Italy, professor of vocal music, proposes to give a concert of vocal and instrumental music in the most complete manner, which will manifest his respect to a public, whose patronage he anticipates for the first time. He is happy in having engaged two ladies, his scholars, namely, Mts. Henratty & Madlle. Rossifini, who will sing several select pieces; and Mts. Seckendorf who will sing an Italian Air. There will be executed a duet, and a set by three ladies. The leader of the band M c Collet, will perform a concerto on the violin, and Mr. Gremia another on the piano forte. Amongst several serious and comic songs, which Signor Trisobio will sing, he promises to perform a trio after the favourite comic song of the Cats. Almost all the songs which will be sung, will be printed with the music, and enclosed for the convenience of subscribers, to purchase them—The first concert, to be had at Oeller's Hotel; at Mr. Proudfoot's book-store, No. 8, South Front-Street; at Mr. Willig's musical magazine, No. 185, market-Street; at Mr. Chalk's circulating library, Third Street, between Arch and Race Streets; and at Mr. Triffo's, No. 66, North Front-Street. The Concert will commence at 6 o'clock. February 18.
For Freight, for Newbury-port, Portsmouth or Boston, THE SCHOONER INDUSTRY, Francis Salter, Master, is now ready to take in freight, at Arch-Street wharf. Apply to the master on board. FOR SALE. A few barrels Excellent CYDER. February 18
General Orders. Philadelphia, February 17th, 1797. THE officers of the militia of the city and county of Philadelphia, are requested to assemble at the State-House on Wednesday next, the 22d instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M. to proceed from thence with the State Society of Cincinnati, to pay their respects to the President of the United States on the anniversary of his birth. By order of the Commander in Chief, JOS. HARMAR, Adj Gen.
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LOST, BETWEEN the subscribers' house and the Bank of the United States, JOHN GUEST & Co's NOTE, dated 17th June, payable to Thomas and John Clifford, or order, 60 days after date, and endorsed by them for 500 Dollars. Whoever has found the same, and will bring it to the subscribers, will be thankfully rewarded. Payment being stopped at the Banks, it can be of no use to any person. JOHN GUEST & Co. No. 20, South Second-Street. All persons are forwarded against purchasing the said Note. February 18.
LONDON, December 4. It is a curious and remarkable fact, that the Navy debt, through the whole of the American war, up to 1782 amounted only to the sum of 11,318,450l. and we find that Mr. Pitt's Navy Debt, amounts, in one year, to 11,993,167l. 19s. 6d. so that, in one year, Mr. Pitt squandered above six hundred thousand pounds more than Lord North spent in seven years. Yet this is the economical minister of whom Mr. Burke says, that, if ever the finances of this nation can be retrieved, Mr. Pitt is the man to retrieve them!
General Tarleton intruding himself amongst the Friends of Freedom! His apology for his conduct on the slave trade—that it was against his own principles, and merely in obedience to his constituents, only shows that the means of some men is equal to their depravity. Every one must recollect the ridicule, with which he has so constantly treated the sighs and groans, the tears and blood of suffering humanity! When we behold such a man amongst some of the "excellent of the earth," our sensations are somewhat similar to what they would have been at an assembly which our readers may find an account of in Job. Chap. 1. Verse 6.
The new bills for granting additional forces—the immense supplies raising and to be raised—the war with Spain—the capture of the Dutch fleet—the awful situation of this country—call for a variety of reflections which the press of important temporary matter obliges us to defer.
We cannot however suffer some reflections on the Maroon Negroes, in a late debate, to escape without a short animadversion. Without paying one iota of credit to what any wretch may say who is a professed vindicator of that system of complicated and infernal villainy, the Slave Trade, we shall only take the liberty of informing such men, when they have the front to complain of the Maroons for being savages, for committing cruelties, and for being inimical to civilization and to christianity! that there are not in all God's visible creation, animals so despicable and detestable, as those humane, civilized christian savages, who after the evidence that has been laid before the public, dare persist in defending a traffic the most accursed that ever existed, and the most detested in the sight of God, and of all good men!
Speech of the present King of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus, delivered from the Throne on the first instant, and addressed to his Royal Highness the late Duke Regent.
"The day is come, on which, pursuant to the last will of my Father, I am to declare myself of age to govern the Swedish people. On my entering this day, in the name of the Lord, on the administration of my kingdom, by requesting your Highness to resign me that government which you have hitherto held, I feel my heart deeply affected by the most lively feelings, penetrated with veneration and gratitude towards that Providence who has chosen me to govern a free independent people, and with love for a nation, at all times distinguished for its loyalty and valour, and impressed with the importance and extent of the duties I have to fulfil. On this occasion, so important for me, and for us all, the recollection of the severe loss we have sustained, naturally revives in our minds; I have lost a kind parent, and the country a revered and beloved King. The gratitude and homage we owe him can never be forgotten by a true Swede; but on this occasion, our regret is more keenly felt. To be this day the interpreter of the sentiments which I share with my subjects, is for me a flattering lot, and if my expressions are but weak, let it be recollected, that such a King as we have unfortunately lost, needs no other eulogiums, no other pledges of grief, but those which are imprinted on loyal and grateful minds. As his son, I bring to his memory the offering of the most heartfelt gratitude for his tender care for my well being, which he extended even beyond his grave, by bequeathing to you dear Uncle, the administration of this kingdom, during my minority. Your Highness supplied his place both for myself and the country. I am by no means ignorant of the pain and vigilance which you have shewn, and my gratitude shall never cease. Though your own conscience offers you the best reward, yet, I know, that it affords you the utmost satisfaction to see me, who: youth was entrusted to your care, assume the sceptre in a worthy manner. Relying on the support of the Almighty, I feel happy in being able to declare before you, my Lords, Dukes, and before you Swedes and dear subjects, assembled here, on entering on my functions, that it is my earnest wish to conduct the administration to the well-being and happiness of us all. My principal aim shall be this, to follow the course of law and justice, that every Swede may enjoy in peace the fruit of his labour; to protect the kingdom and its independence; to increase the flock of general and individual happiness; to husband the resources of the state with the utmost care; and thus to attain the choicest blessings of a King, to be surrounded with happy subjects. Yet young and inexperienced, I hope much from the councils to which I shall resort; but especially from the love of my subjects, who will strive to fulfil their duty to their King, as he shall endeavor to perform his duty towards them. By such sentiments and such a conduct the Swedish people has always distinguished itself and my motto is, God and the People. These words shall remind me of my duty, of my responsibility, and of the support on which I rely. I am convinced that my subjects will never degenerate from their ancestors, who feared God, and loved their King; and they may rest assured, that their love shall always form my proudest glory, and my best reward."
Lisbon Wine. 50 Pipes of Lisbon Wine, landing at Messrs. Summer & Brown's wharf, between Arch and Race Streets, from Ship Neptune, Capt. Jessies, from Lisbon, in Pipes, Mogheads and Quarter Casks, for sale by PETER BLIGHT. January 18.
NEW-YORK, February 10. It is not a little singular, that the British parliament and French legislature should, about the same time, send each a lunatic to a mad-house. A man in the galleries of the House of Commons cried out treason! treason! he was taken into custody, and found to be insane. Another man in the audience of the Council of Five Hundred, cried out, "I cannot repress my despair." On examination, he said he came to beg the Council to oppose a secret article in the Spanish treaty, which was to place the infant of 8 years of age on the throne of France.
The postage of a Journal in France is fixed at two sous; but the Defenseur de la Patrie is allowed to go to the armies free.
The Council of Ancients have voted to increase the guards of the legislative body from 800 to 1200 men. Of course something is brewing!
The same Council has approved of a decree by which all persons who have received the benefit of the amnesties under the law of 3d Brumaire, are excluded from public functions.
They write from the Hague that serious affrays have taken place between the French and Dutch troops.
It is evident from the tenor of the publications in Paris, that the minister of foreign affairs, Delacroix, is very unpopular with the moderate parts of the nation. The Jacobin influence has prevailed in the administration; but the public voice is against it, and has compelled the Directory to hold more conciliating language to the English envoy, on the subject of peace.
The Council of Five Hundred has solemnly decided that all bargains made anterior to July 1, 1793, shall be presumed to be made for current specie.
The young king of Sweden, who has lately married a grand-daughter of the empress of Russia, was invited to a masqued ball given on that occasion at Petersburg. He refused to attend, assigning as a reason, that after the melancholy catastrophe of his father, he could never be present at the species of entertainment.
A new Comedy from the pen of Mr. Reynolds, called the "Fool of Fortune," has made its appearance on the Covent Garden Theatre, London. It is said to have been well received, but is considered as inferior to the former productions of the same author.
A principal character is a fool or awkward fellow who is always getting into scrapes. In London he supposes money will extricate him from all difficulties—"if I knock a man down, says he, what's to pay? if I kiss another man's wife, what's to pay?"
The epilogue brings a Lady, Miss Bull, upon the stage, with her Pug Dog, which she shades with an umbrella; and the four legged performer makes no small figure at the close of the exhibition—the first instance, we believe, in which such sort of puppies have been called on to help out an epilogue.
The French Legislature have resolved to establish a permanent military council in each division of the army, to repress the disorders of the troops.
The celebrated professor, Kant, of Konigsberg, has published a project of perpetual peace, which is translated and published in London. We believe as little in the success of his project, as in Godwin's Persecutability of reason. But the celebrity of the author makes us wish to see the book.
It is remarkable that general Tarleton, who fought to subject these states to Great Britain, is among the violent friends of freedom in England—Mr. Fox, Mr. Tooke, &c. while Mr. Burke, who advocated the cause of America, is a most outrageous ministerialist.
Even the advocates of Ministers are obliged to bear their tribute of approbation to the merits of Washington. Would to God that their patrons had imitated his pacific system! Washington is one of those few characters who during his life time has commanded the praise of all parties, by unequivocally deserving well, by a conduct above the assaults of envy, and beyond the reach of suspicion— Id quod difficillimum est, laudem sine invidia peperit.
The conduct of Augustus in his last moments is not unknown to our classical readers. But how much more justly than any proud tyrant that ever existed, may George Washington make his last appeal to his fellow citizens, "whether he has acted well," and claim to his departing scene the meed of their grateful applause? (Lon. Paper.) From the London Courter.
GENERAL WASHINGTON.
This day was published at Mr. De Poggi's, No. 91, New Bond Street, a whole length print of General Washington. The picture from which this print has been engraved, is the size of life. The President of the United States for it in the year 1791, at Philadelphia, to Mr. Trumbull who had formerly been one of his Aids-du-Camp, and who appears to have united in this work the grateful enthusiasm of a pupil and a friend, with the talents of an artist.
The Print is finely engraved by Mr. Cheesman, who has been employed upon it above these three years; and the public may be assured that not merely the likeness, but the figure and character of this very great man, are there faithfully delineated. The size of the engraving is 18 by 26 inches. The price one guinea and a half. Proofs of which only a very few have been taken off, price three guineas.
Philadelphia, February 18.
Yesterday Messrs. Ball, Fraser and Power, a committee of the House of Representatives of this commonwealth, waited on the President of the United States, with an Address of that branch of the Legislature which, with the President's Answer, shall appear on Monday.
ARRIVALS.
Brig Jane, Lillibridge, New-Port, (R. I.) 2 Sloop Laura, Bunker, New-Bedford 5 Dolphin, Dennick, Richmond 9 Phila. & New-York Packet, Hunt, Norfolk 2 From Lloyd's List to Dec. 9. inclusive. Sailed from Hull, Molly, Lucas, New-York Cork. Mercury, Brown, New York The Rosanna, (American) from Surinam, is taken and carried into France.

Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Ship- penburg and Sunbury STAGES.
The public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved, but not as M. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippensburg, or any other place.
Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Wirtner, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert.
The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who will patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established.
For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from there and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Mondays.
WILLIAM GEER.
Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferree, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday: performing the usual routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia.
SWANN'S
Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary, Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street.
T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favors and recommendation.
He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purposes above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them.
Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience.
The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who with to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor to be known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection.
N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. uh&f.
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.
Moneys procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it.
N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wtf
James McAlpin,
No. 3, South Fourth Street, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors. He has on hand an extensive assortment of the
Most Fashionable GOODS,
And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this Shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the neatest and most Fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctilious attention to them. November 10. ws
This Day is Published,
By BIORN & MADAN, at their Printing Office, No. 77, Dock-Street, and sold by the principal Bookellers in this City.
The American Annual Register; Or historical Memoirs of the United States, for the Year 1796. No. 167.
Distrit of Pennsylvania, to wit: Be it remembered, that on the 19th day of January in the Twenty-fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Bioron & Madan of the said Distrit have deposited in this Office the title of a Book the Right whereof they claim as Proprietors in the words following to wit: "The American Annual Register, or Historical Memoirs of the United States, for the year 1796."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk Pennsylvania Distrit. January 25. 32w4
PROPOSALS.
For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES,
On the following Post Roads, will be received until the first day of March next inclusive:
1. From Charleston, S. C. by Jacksonboro' and Coosahatchy, to Savannah, twice a week. Receive the Mail at Charleston every Tuesday and Friday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Savannah the next Friday and Monday by 8 A. M. Returning, receive the Mail at Savannah every Saturday, by 6, P. M. and Wednesday by 6, A. M. and deliver it at Charleston the next Tuesday and Friday by noon.
Proposals for this route will be received by the post-master at Savannah.
2. From Coosahatchy to Beaufort once a week—Receive the mail at Coosahatchy every Thursday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Beaufort by noon on Friday. Returning, leave Beaufort every Friday by 3, P. M. and arrive at Coosahatchy on Saturday by 8, A. M.
Proposals for carrying the mail on this route will be received by the post-master at Beaufort.
Note 1. The Post-master General may alter the times for the arrival and departure of the mails at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. For every hours delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed by contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 3. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state the alteration desired and the price he will carry the mail for with and without such alteration.
Note 4. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of April next and to continue until the 30th of September in the year 1800.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post Master General.
General Post Office, } Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1797-3 Jan. 16. 22w6w.
Particular Teneriffe WINE.
50 Quarter-Casks Particular Teneriffe WINE, Of a superior Quality, For sale by A. MARPLE & IS. W. MORRIS, No. 60 Dock-Street. February 8. w&mitz
By Authority.
Schuylkill Bridge Lottery. Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-Street.
SCHEME OF A LOTTERY.
For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeable to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.
   Dollars.     1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000   1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000   3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000   4 do. of 2,500 do. 8,000   20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000   39 do. of 500 do. 19,500   80 do. of 200 do. 16,000   100 do. of 100 do. 20,000   300 do. of 50 do. 15,000   1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the post-offer for the 5th drawn no. 500   5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid post-offers of the five last drawn nos 15,000   9,400 do. 0 15 do. 141,000   10,054 Prizes 300,000   19,946 Blanks   30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000  
All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given.
Philip Miller, Peter Kerschner, William Witman, Joseph Hiebler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS.
Reading, May the 9th, 1796. Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Patterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept.
Tickets in the above Lottery to be had at Mr. Sheridan's Race-Street, John Hay, North Third-Street and Henry Swayer's, German Town. January 26. 22wtf
Lottery and Broker's Office,
No. 64, South Second Street.
TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery.
Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination.
The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property.
Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring.
Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, January 26, 1797. mth
Houses and Lots for sale,
By the Subscriber, in the town of West-Chester, Chester county, 25 miles from Philadelphia, on the great state-road, leading Westward. Viz. No. 1. A two-story Stone House, the corner of High and Gay Streets, 40 feet front by 34 feet deep, including a very convenient Store-house: the House contains ten well-finished rooms, a kitchen and entry: the Lot is 144 feet front on Gay-Street, equal to any stand in West-Chester. No. 2. A two-story Stone House adjoining, 27 feet front, containing eleven well-finished rooms, both being ceiled in the garrets, house and lot same depth as the other, a kitchen, &c.—sellers under both houses, with good stables on the lots. These Houses are almost new, done by good workmen, in a masterly manner. No. 3. A Lot 42 feet front. No. 4. 34 feet. No. 5. 44 feet. No. 6. 229 feet, all of them ten rods deep. On two of the above are erected three log and frame houses, two stories high, cellars under the whole, and a small stable to each.
The above Lots are situated near the Court-House. The whole will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on the 21st and 22nd days of February next, at two o'clock, when the conditions will be made known. Possession may be had the first of April next. The Title is indisputable.
JOHN KINNARD. January 28. 922w3w
Washington Canal Lottery,
No. 1.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. 1.
   Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000 10,000   1/2 drawn } 5,000 35,000   Tickets, each } 6,000 6,000   6 ditto 1,000 4,000   10 ditto 500 2,500   20 ditto 200 2,750   55 ditto 100 2,750   3750 ditto 50 69,000   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250   1850 Prizes, 175,000   11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.  
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, = 175,000
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly.
(Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. 5
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land,
WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Milford county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to
Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-Street. January 26. anwtf
A Principal Book-Keeper
IS wanted in one of the Public Offices. Enquiries of the Printer. February 10. 56t
Dr. Perkins
INFORMS the Citizens of Philadelphia, that he has taken lodgings for a few days, at the Indian Queen, in 4th Street. He will be happy to wait on any persons in this city, between the hours of 9 and 1, who wish to satisfy themselves of the efficacy of his
PATENT METALLIC POINTS,
And will operate gratis for the relief of the poor: the instruments, and the right of using them, are for sale at his lodgings. Subjoined, are Extracts from a Pamphlet, containing many remarkable cures, attested by characters of the highest respectability.
Extracts from Letters to the Author of the Metallic Discovery. PIERPOINT EDWARDS, Esq. District Attorney for the State of Connecticut. New-Haven, October 7, 1796.
Dear Sir, I should have written you last week, had I then been able to ascertain certain facts, the rumour of which I had heard. A Mrs. Beers, a near neighbour to me, the wife of Eben Beers, and daughter of captain Samuel Huggins, of this town, had been, for fourteen weeks, exceedingly distressed with the Rheumatism, to such a degree that for fourteen weeks previous to the 29th of last month, she had not been able to walk across the room even with crutches, save only once, when she made out with the assistance of crutches to hobble part of the way across her room. On the 29th of September last, she procured a set of your metallic substances, and in less than an hour after she had begun to use them, in the manner directed by you, she rose from her chair, and walked about her house, and on the next day she went abroad to her neighbours, having thrown aside her crutches. I have this day paid her a visit in company with her father, and Timothy Jones, Esq., who lives in the street where she resides and directly opposite to her residence, and with Capt. Abel Burrett, who is her next neighbor, and lives within eight yards of her door. I requested her to relate her case over in their presence, which she did, and these gentlemen all with one voice, supported, from their own knowledge, her story. It is a duty which you owe, yourself, and the world to promulge this event. I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, PIERPOINT EDWARDS.
N. B. She says her fever has left her, her appetite has returned, and she is in a fair way to be restored to perfect health.
Rev. Mr. Spalding, of Salem.
This manly certify, that the subscriber, in his visits among his people, has used Dr. Perkins's metallic points, to relieve pains and inflammations of various kinds, and has succeeded to his astonishment. They have seldom failed to relieve the head-ach, teeth-ach, ague in the face, inflammation in the eyes, cramp, cholick, rheumatism, pains of the back and sides, blisters, scalds and burns—Sometimes there has been a perfect cure from one operation. A lad who had been confined three days with high symptoms of a fever, very hot and full of pain, by an operation of the points, designed to relieve his head, his face turned pale and cold, his fever and pain immediately left him, and in a few days he was out of doors; the year before, at the same season, he was taken with the same symptoms, and lay extremely sick forty days. The efficacy of the metallic points has gained great credit in this town. JOSHUA SPALDING. December 5, 1796.
Rev. ELIHANAN WINCHESTER.
I certify, that on the 21st of March 1796, I saw Dr. Perkins's method of cure by pointed metallic instruments, tried with success in the poor-house or bettering-house in Philadelphia; especially upon a man who was unable to lift his right hand to his head, as was tried beforehand, but who after a few minutes operation, was able to remove it at pleasure; and in my sight, put it with ease on the top of his head and back of his neck, and in all directions.
Nearly the same effect took place upon a woman; and ALL that I have treated, professed that their pains ceased after being treated a short time: and several came voluntarily, and in my hearing thanked the Dr. for cures he had performed on them about eight weeks before, in removing pains from them, which they declared had not since returned:—so that from what I saw with my own eyes, and what I have heard, I have great hopes that this method will greatly tend to alleviate the miseries of mankind. ELIHANAN WINCHESTER. Philadelphia, April 4, 1796. Extract from a Providence Paper. Communication.
Dr. Perkins's invention for removing pains from the human body, begins to obtain reputation in proportion to its utility and efficacy. The simplicity of the operation was at first an obstacle to its credit; but the flood of evidence in its favor, from actual experiment, is at length too powerful to be resisted. February 7. diwcoif
Canal Lottery. No. II.
Scheme of a Lottery authorized by an act entitled "An act to enable the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna navigation, to raise, by way of Lottery, the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of completing the works, in their acts of incorporation mentioned."
   Dollars     1 Prize of twenty thousand dollars, 20,000   1 of ten thousand dollars, 10,000   5 of four thousand dollars each, to be paid to the possessors of the five numbers first out of the wheel on the last day's drawing, at which time there shall not be less than 500 numbers undrawn, 20,000   10 of two thousand dollars each, 20,000   20 of one thousand dollars each, 20,000   43 of five hundred dollars each, 21,500   100 of two hundred dollars each, 20,000   100 of one hundred dollars each, 10,000   220 of fifty dollars each, 11,000   29,500 of five dollars each, 147,500   30,000 Tickets at ten dollars each. 300,000  
Six dollars for each ticket will only be demanded at the time of file.
All prizes shall be paid ten days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of the possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
Such prizes as are not demanded within 12 months after the Drawing is finished, of which public notice will be given, shall be considered as relinquished for the use of the Canal and applied accordingly.
At a meeting of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal Navigation—and the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal,
Resolved, That Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Wells, James M'Crea, John Miller, junr. and William Montgomery be a committee to arrange and direct the mode of disposing of the tickets; which committee shall deposit the money in Bank, to be carried to the credit of an account to be opened for the Lottery.
At a meeting of the Canal Board, held January 16, '97.
Resolved, That the committee for conducting the Lottery be directed to commence the drawing on the first day of March next.
Extract from the minutes, Wm. M. Smith, Secretary. Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Wells, James M'Crea, John Miller, junr. William Montgomery, Managers. Jan. 20. th&f
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the Lottery, No. II, for the improvement of the Federal City.
 A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, & } dwelling-house, } cash 30,000, are } 50,000