Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-23 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1703.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
FOR SALE, The Schooner THREE SISTERS, Burthen 35 tons, two years old...
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 18 bds. of Jamaica Rum...
And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open...
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. ALSO, Brig AMAZON. N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For Savannah, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET, (a regular trader) PATRICK GIBBON, master, WILL sail on the 10th inst.
For Amsterdam, The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCOLLUM, Master, WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready.
Who is landing, out of the said Ship, from Bordeaux, and for sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks...
For Sale or Charter, The Snow GOOD HOPE Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co.
Flax Seed for sale. Apply to GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-street.
Twenty Dollars Reward, FOR taking up a runaway servant Girl, named a Bighill Miller, lately calling herself Betsy Smith...
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston.
A Nurse's place wanted. A WOMAN just arrived from England, wants a place as a Nurse or attendant on the sick, either on a Gentleman or Lady.
Public Sale of Real Estates. On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second-street...
ESTATES. No. 1. A two story brick House, with a two story frame Building, on a lot 20 feet front and 100 feet deep...
JUST ARRIVED, In the Ship Star, Joseph Woodman, master, from London, 50 crates Queens' Ware, assorted to suit West India market...
FOR SALE BY Thos. & John Ketland. February 15.
The Subscriber, INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern, that the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas have appointed Monday, the twenty-fourth day of February next...
Surveyor General's Office, December 27, 1797. ON a release of survey of 433 acres 68 perches of land...
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to cancel his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms.
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 bds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son.
THE term of Co-partnership between the subscribers, trading under the firm of John Miller, Jun. and Co. expires this day...
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut-street, A quantity BENGAL GOODS, AMONGST WHICH ARE—
British Dry Goods, ALSO, Forty puncheons of high proof Rum. February 19.
FOR SALE BY THE Subscriber, Forty-nine Bales of Muslins, being the remains of the ship India's last cargo from Calcutta...
PRINTER. THE Print, representing GENERAL WASHINGTON and his family, all whole lengths in one group...
Stop the Runaway. ABSCONDED from his master's employ, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 5th of this instant February...
NOTICE. IS hereby given, that the Subscriber, an insolvent debtor, confined in the common jail of the County of Cape May...
Princeton—New-Jersey. THAT neat and convenient House in which the late Mrs. Ann Witherspoon, now Mrs. Ann Walker lived...
IN THE PRESS, And Speedily will be Published, For the benefit of the MARINE SOCIETY of the UNITED STATES, A general plan and system of Regulations therein.
Reflections on Monroe's View of the Conduct of the Executive, As published in the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Under the signature of SCIPION.
Baskenridge—for sale. IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Shelburne).
Fresh Fruit. To-morrow morning will be landed, at Morris's Wharf, just above the Drawbridge, the cargo of the Schooner Frederickburg Packet, Captain Pearce from Malaga, viz.
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3d to 20d.
FOR SALE or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth streets, fronting the State-House square.
Two three story Brick Houses. With convenient Stores, wharf, &c. SITUATE on Water street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets...
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-shores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAWELL, YOUNG and OSMOND, in Philadelphia, OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Bilious Fevers.
Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street.
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, (Price 25 Cents) Reflections on Monroe's View of the Conduct of the Executive.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Baftas, of various qualities and prices, Coffees, Sanals, Humbugs, Blue Cloth, Chintz and Calicoes, Mamoodys, Maharaonges, Ginghams, Guzzens, Pinifaces, Saligatchys, Gillie Romals, Meck Pulicats.
By WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street, A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 1st and 2nd proof Brandy, Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c.
St. Croix Sugars, 26 hogsheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR, FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co. fmwtf.
Wanted, An active, clean, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.
WANTED, A young Gentleman to go Doctor of a Ship to the East-Indies. Enquire at No. 25 Dock Street.
NOTICE, ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM COMPTON, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to furnish their accounts, duly attested.
NOTICE, ALL persons indebted to the estate of Peter Gill late of the District of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers.
Lately Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, (Price 3 Shs. 6 d.) Observations on certain Documents contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796."
SALES BY AUCTION. Stated Sales For DRY GOODS. Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 62, South Front-street.

WASHINGTON LOTTERY
Table with 4 columns: No. Dols., No. Dols., No. Dols., No. Dols. containing lottery numbers and prize amounts.
164th Day's Drawing—January 27.
Table with 4 columns: No. Dols., No. Dols., No. Dols., No. Dols. containing lottery numbers and prize amounts.
NEW THEATRE
THE Managers deem it their duty to inform the Public, that the Entertainment of the Theatre are unavoidably suspended till Monday next...
WIGNELL & REINAGLE
BALL
Postponed on account of the Election, to Saturday the 24th.
Mr. Francis, at the request of his Scholars has, on account of the Election, postponed his present Ball, to Saturday the 24th.
Mr. F. also informs the Subscribers to his Select Balls, that the first of the second Subscription will be on Tuesday the 27th.
Feb. 22. TERMS.
Each Subscriber to pay Five Dollars, which entitles him to a gentleman's ticket, and cards of admission for two ladies at each ball.
The first ball to be on Tuesday, the 20th of February, and to be continued every Tuesday till the end of the subscription, at the end of which Mr. Francis proposes giving an extra ball to the subscribers.
THE GAZETTE
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23.
For the Gazette of the United States.
Reflections on the present state of this Country.
The Jacobins have left no artifice or falsehood unassayed, that are like to deceive their fellow-citizens, or to divert their indignation from the crimes of France.
Whatever these deceivers may publish, or their dupes may believe to the contrary, it is clear, the people of France are as far from fighting for liberty, or enjoying it, at this day, as ever Rome was under her most detested tyrants.
After fighting like devils, for 7 years, to conquer liberty, as they phrase it, the people of France are, at this instant, the most contemptible slaves existing.
It is one Barras, a rebel Gens d'armes, that now presides at the head of the Divans; and the power which he and his colleagues acquired by violence, they now retain, by oppressing all that oppose them.
How vain is it therefore to look to the present degraded race of Frenchmen, for another struggle in behalf of their violated rights?
As soon as the military chiefs have got into a good understanding, and have settled their plan of operations, Barras and all the other civil tyrants of France, if suffered to live, will become mere pageants; they will be as contemptible as the Roman Senate, under Tiberius, or the Caliphs of Mecca, under the Grand Turk.
But whatever may be the future fate of this degraded people; whether they are destined to groan long, under the scourge of vulgar tyrants, or to submit to the milder sway of their ancient line of princes; it is happy for us that the alliance between France and America is at an end.
It is true; we have suffered great and repeated insult; to this day our merchants are plundered by sea and land, without the smallest hope of relief or redress; we complain, and are refused, even the compliment of a hearing; but these evils are all as light as air, when compared with the mischiefs and dangers of so treacherous a friendship.
NOTICE
A Manufactory of yellow and delts wares, has been lately erected at Tiwoli, Red Hook Landing, on the East Bank of Hudson's River, state of New-York.
Wanted a skillful hand to attend to the baking and glazing part of the said ware. Generous appointments will be given. Apply as above, or to DAVID BROOKS, Esq.
Cavanagh & Hearn, Pine Street, near the New-Market.
R RETURN thanks to their friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hope, by their unremitting attention, to merit a continuance of their favors.
THE following report was on Wednesday last, laid before the House of Representatives.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES, to whom was referred, on the 16th instant, a Motion for the EXPULSION of ROGER GRISEWOLD and MATTHEW LYON, Members of this House, for riotous and disorderly behaviour, committed in the House.
REPORT.
THE committee of privileges, to whom was referred a resolution, in the following words, to wit: "Resolved, that Roger Griswold and Matthew Lyon, members of this house, for riotous and disorderly behaviour, committed in the House, be expelled therefrom," with instructions to report the evidence, in writing, have, according to the order of the house, proceeded to take the evidence, which they herewith report; and they report further, that it is their opinion that the said resolution be disagreed to.
No. I.
Mr. Sitgreaves's Testimony.
Having been requested by the committee of privileges to communicate my recollection of the affair which occurred between Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon on Thursday last, I depose as follows:—I do not recollect to have observed at what time either Mr. Griswold or Mr. Lyon came into the house, nor did I see the commencement of the fracas; I was in my seat, engaged in writing, when my attention was excited by the sound or report of a heavy blow; I looked to the quarter whence the sound seemed to proceed, and saw Mr. Lyon on his feet, in the place where he usually sits, and Mr. Griswold in the area, in front of him, beating him over the head and shoulders with a cane or walking stick; Mr. Lyon appeared to be endeavouring at once to evade the blows, and to extricate himself from the chairs and desks of the row in which he stood; he soon was in the area, and Mr. Griswold continued to beat him, keeping him at such a distance that the blows could take effect, until Mr. Lyon turned and fled behind the partition, in the rear of the speaker's chair, whither he was pursued by Mr. Griswold, still beating him; as I remained in my place, they were for a moment out of my sight, which was intercepted by the partition, when they almost immediately appeared again, Mr. Lyon holding in his hand the tongs, which he grasped by one leg; Mr. Griswold seized with his left hand the arm by which Mr. Lyon held the tongs, and closed in with him, and shortly afterwards I saw them come to the ground together, Mr. Lyon falling under Mr. Griswold. I then left my place; the members gathered round them, and they continued on the floor for a few moments, Mr. Lyon being still under Mr. Griswold, until they were parted by one member separating their arms and shoulders, while two others seized, each, one of Mr. Griswold's legs, and in that manner dragged him off. When they were separated I went to Mr. Griswold, and observing that he had not his cane, advised him to get it again, lest he should be assailed by Mr. Lyon who was now on his feet. Mr. Griswold desired the assistant door-keeper to find his cane, & thereat, at my instance, took a draught of water; my attention was then diverted from them for a short time, until it was again excited by a new alarm in the lobby, at the south end of the hall; on looking toward that quarter, I saw both Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon in the lobby, but at the distance of six or eight feet from each other; Mr. Lyon held a cane in his hand; and as I hastened towards that end of the room, I was met by the assistant door-keeper, who handed me Mr. Griswold's cane, and appearing unwilling to interpose, requested me to give it to him; I did so, and Mr. Griswold immediately advanced, apparently to renew the attack on Mr. Lyon, when the speaker called the house to order, upon which Mr. Griswold directly relinquished his design, turned round and went to his seat, as I did to mine.
S. SITGREAVES. Sworn and subscribed the 27th February, 1798. Coram, Reynold Keen.
No. II.
Mr. Sprague's Testimony.
I, Peleg Sprague, depose, that on Thursday morning, February 15th, 1798, I was in congress hall, before the usual hour of meeting; that after prayers were read, I saw Roger Griswold come into the hall, with a hickory stick in his hand; he came near to the fire-place, behind the speaker's chair, hung up his cloak, and (I think) set his stick by it, and placed himself in the seat usually occupied by Mr. Dennis, or Mr. Evans, and employed himself in reading some letters; soon after I saw Matthew Lyon come into the hall with a stick or cane in his hand; he went directly to his place, put his stick behind his chair, and set down; after sitting a short time, I observed him to cast his eyes earnestly at Mr. Griswold; then he directed his attention to some papers before him, on his table, and seemed to be revising and folding them; I looked at both alternately, and thought that Mr. Griswold eyed Mr. Lyon, but did not intend any personal observation; while Mr. Lyon was examining his papers aforesaid, I saw Mr. Griswold rise from his seat, and advance towards Lyon with his usual pace, having his stick in his hand; I believe that Lyon did not see Mr. Griswold, until he was within reach of him; Griswold immediately struck Lyon over the shoulders, with the little end of the cane or hickory, aforesaid; it seemed to me, that when Griswold first struck, Lyon was partly raised, or in the attitude of rising hastily; Griswold repeated the blows until Lyon got clear of the seats; then Lyon advanced towards Griswold, as if to close in with him; Griswold retreated, as if to avoid it, still repeating the blows until they got to the fire-place, behind the speaker's chair; then Lyon took up the tongs, and they both closed; Griswold threw Lyon on the floor, and fell upon him. I then went away and saw no more of the affair. I do not recollect that I heard one word pass between them during the whole time. And further the deponent saith not.
PELEG SPRAGUE. Sworn and subscribed the 27th February, 1798. Coram, Reynold Keen.
No. III.
Mr. W. C. Claiborne's Testimony.
On Thursday last, after prayers had been delivered, the speaker (I believe) in his chair, but the house not called to order, I was standing near to the letter-box, and (I think) reading a letter, when my attention was taken off by a loud cry of "post them," upon changing my position, I saw Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lyon engaged near to the clerk's seat, the former with a large walking stick, which he appeared to use with all his force, and the latter making his defence by holding up his arms (without any weapon at that period) and endeavouring to close in with his antagonist. Soon afterwards the combatants fell upon the floor, near the stove to the left of the speaker's chair, when I ran forward and assisted in parting them. I remember to have seen a member of the house
change is a calamity too great for description; that the revolution instead of a blessing is a curse that will weigh its authors in perpetual infamy; and hand their names down to posterity with growing execration.
That the danger I have just hinted at, is no chimera of the imagination; but a real and tremendous evil, that approaches nearer and nearer every day.—I appeal to every man who considers the present state of this country with serious attention. To be plundered and insulted abroad, without daring to resent it; to be weak, divided, and despised at home; are strong symptoms of a sickly and declining frame, which it requires the fervid patriotism of 75 to re-animate.
It behoves the men therefore, who have received the applause of their country, as its heroes, and favorites, to look to their own work; and either to secure it by more energetic measures, or if such should be their unfortunate destiny, bravely to fall in the attempt.
But although I am sure that the present situation of our affairs is extremely serious, it is by no means desperate: our evils are owing to our own supineness, and want of spirited exertions, more than to the real power of the enemy. There is strength and virtue enough in the friends of government, not only to defend the country and its interests against all foreign aggression, but to tread its intestine enemies under feet, if they were properly roused, and called to action.
But perhaps we wait for the return of our commissioners, and a formal declaration of hostilities on the part of perfidious France? Heavens! is there any man of a right mind who would judge of peace or war by words, and not by actions? The French will not declare war against these states; no, though they were landed on our coasts. They will still assure us that it is not war that they intend: it is only to regulate our government and to bring about the repeal of some libel-icide acts of Congress, or the surrender of some obnoxious treaty we have made. Such were their professions to the Hollanders, Brabanters, Genoese and Venetians; and what has been the consequence? All these countries have been swallowed up by the devouring ambition of France. The monster, which has already destroyed or enslaved some of the finest countries in Europe will not spare the United States. The cave of Polyphemus has still room enough for more victims, and we seem to court the favor of being the last.
Can we imagine that the directory, who have hitherto blended artifice with open force against even the weakest states of Europe that they have overturned, will proclaim their hostile intentions by a formal manifesto, when they are convinced that they can ruin us much sooner without it. It is impossible! They would be as stupid as they are profligate, if, while we suffer their outrages so patiently, and are wholly taken up with intestine jars, they should by an open avowal of their designs, put an end to our private contests, warn us to direct all our zeal against them, and to deprive their pensioners, in and out of Office, of one of their most specious arguments. For my part, I do in my conscience think, and I do not hesitate to declare, that, from the day they refused to hear our just complaints, and dismissed the messenger of reconciliation with contempt, they actually declared war against us, and at the same time left us no room for doubt, or hope of peace.
AMERICANUS,
From the DEDHAM (Mass.) MINERVA.
PLAIN TRUTH.
Report says, that our Commissioners at Paris are required to say that they are authorised to agree on the part of our nation to the annulling of the treaty with Great-Britain, otherwise to quit France without even being allowed to complain of the wrongs and losses we have suffered from the French in violation of their treaty with us. This, if true, would shew that they cannot possibly think more highly of themselves, nor more meanly of us. It is like this case, one man goes to another to complain that he is wronged, and for his only satisfaction gets kicked out of doors. Laying out of the question, however, the provoking influence of this treatment, let us examine calmly for one moment the justice of the French complaints against the United States. Our treaty with England operates unfavourably to France; we are in an old quarrel with that country, which they would like to foment and keep alive. We are reconciled with their enemy, it is the eternal burden of their song. In five plain words, they wish to see us at war with England.
We agree to trade with their enemy, that is another grievance—Why not? Did we ever promise, or are we bound by treaty or otherwise to deny ourselves the benefits of a fair and free trade with all the world? We did not promise it. As a sovereign state, we regulate our own trade and other concerns, and are not accountable to France: if we are so accountable, our independence is yet to be gained, we are still colonies.
To show how deceitful and how weak this pretended obligation to deny ourselves the benefits of an open trade with England is, let us look at the conduct of France herself. First, the republic has decreed a navigation act as hard upon American trade as that of Britain. Secondly, she required an enormous duty on tobacco imported in American bottoms, from which French ships were exempted. Thirdly, she has shut her islands against the most lucrative part of our commerce. Molasses and Tafia, a very bad kind of rum, being all that her permanent peace regulations allow us to bring away; and there is little besides lumber, that we are allowed to carry to her islands; our fish was by heavy duties almost prohibited; flour she sent out from France. The war at present suspends these prohibitions, but peace will renew them. Now if we are bound to help France as much as we can, surely it is but fair that she should help us and our trade in turn. Yet the cases just mentioned are public and experienced conditions of the principle assumed by France, and recommended by parties for the self-denying practice of our nation.
Our constituted authorities were bound by oath, and by every principle of duty, to promote by all lawful plans, the good of our country in preference to the advantage of France or any other state. Mr. Jay's treaty gave us the western posts, which we should not have had without a treaty, or a war with England.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WEDNESDAY—FEBRUARY 22.
The usual time of calling the house to order being arrived, the Clerk desired members to take their seats, which being done, Mr. Kittera said, the Speaker had desired him to inform the house that he was so much indisposed as to be unable to attend the House to-day. Mr. Kittera, suggested the propriety, therefore, of adjourning the orders of to-day till to-morrow.
J. Williams did not see a necessity for this. He thought the house might informally go into a committee of the whole on the report of the Committee of Privileges.
He had seen this course taken in other legislative bodies and as it would be the means of saving a day, he hoped this mode would now be adopted.
Mr. Thatcher hoped gentlemen would not consent to go on with business in an informal manner, since it was evident they were sufficiently informed, with all their forms.
Mr. Harrison enquired if there was any probability that the Speaker would be able to attend the house to-morrow. If not, he should be for chusing a temporary speaker.
Mr. Kittera said, the indisposition of the speaker was occasioned by a severe head-ache, to which he was subject; that it generally continued for six or eight hours, and afterwards he was perfectly well.
The question for postponing the orders of the day till to-morrow was then put by the clerk, and carried; and then the house adjourned till to-morrow.
FOR SALE.
A quantity of CALF SKINS, in the rough, and some horse leather. Apply to ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 53, South Front Street. Feb. 15. d2w
Hylon and Young Hylon Tea.
A few chests of excellent quality, for sale, corner of Second and Pine Streets. Dec 26—cots

JUST RECEIVED,
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Causez qui se font opposées aux Progres du commerce, entre LA FRANCE et les ETATS-UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE. Avec les Moyens de l'accélérer; Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale de l'Angleterre, de la France, et des ETATS-UNIS. En six Lettres, adressées à Monsieur le Mar- quis DE LA FAYETTE. Traduit du le Ma- nuuscrit Anglais du Colonel SWAN, ancien Membre de la Législature de la République du Massachusetts. Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des Richesses Nationales. —Le Trident de Neptune, est le sceptre du Monde. LEMERRE.
Or causes that have been opposed to the PROGRESS OF COMMERCE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, With the means of accelerating it; And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America. In Six letters, directed to the Marquis DE LA FAYETTE.
Translated (into French from the original Eng- lish Manuscript of Col. SWAN, formerly a Mem- ber of the Legislature of Massachusetts. Commerce is the most important portion of the Wealth of Nations. —The Trident of Neptune is the Sceptre of the world. LEMERRE.
AT a juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion, a work of this kind becomes extremely useful to those citizens of the United States, who may be desirous to enable them- selves to view this subject, under its various as- pects; and they will have the satisfaction to be furnished with the necessary data, to judge of the usefulness of this transaction.
This work is principally distinguished by the richness of the observations, the perspicuity of the ideas, and the modish of the theory which it contains. At Paris, a man of wit observed, that this work was like a rich farmer's barn, heaped up to the very roof with useful produce. It is address- ed to the unfortunate LA FAYETTE, in letters, which fugitive form, the author who could only devote a few weeks to this occupation, was obliged to adopt. Although circumstances are in many respects different at the present day, from what they were in the year 1790, when these letters were written, yet it may be justly said, that so ma- ny abilities and permanent data still remain, that the judicious reader will not appreciate the work less on that account; on the contrary, as many of the alterations, which have been made, are the re- sult of the author's remarks, it will serve to con- vince him that in all translations, between free nations, every thing may be expected from the ef- forts of truth and justice.
LETTER I. General view of the obstacles created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce, with the United States.—Observations made in a tour, taken for that express purpose, upon some French manu- factures (a precious fragment this). Examination and refutation of the prejudices existing in France, against the quality of certain productions of the United States, and against the advantages of their importation.—Demonstration of the bad policy of laying duties on their importation, principally on provisions in general, and on salt provisions, and fish in particular.—Confutations on the regulations of the French custom-houses.
LETTER II. Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals in the United States.—Proofs that these obstacles are only temporary and will be removed (they have been removed) by time and the wisdom of govern- ment.—History of the influence of the American paper money.—Important principles and abstract considerations on money and circulation.—Causes of the stagnation of American trade, after the peace.—Critical examination of French goods, im- ported into America, and extraordinary conduct of the French merchants.—Effects of good com- mercial laws; and patriotic wishes on this subject.— Observations on money, weights and measures.
Easy in the form of a tableau, to appraise the im- portations into the United States from France and En- gland.—The author examines at each article, whether it can be better furnished from France or England.—It is principally on this subject (which would have astonished a mere theorist) that the author appears to evince great commercial experience. These kind of tableaux, unluckily as difficult to obtain as they are much to be desired, are the only true guides the statesman can take for the policy of treaties, de- spised of which he is continually deceiving or deceiv- ed.—We cannot too much admire the apparent ex- acts of Colonel SWAN's calculations; and although the prophecies of Lord Sheffield have already been contradicted by experience, and by several able pens, yet it is curious to see the author of the present work, dispute with him the only ground on which he has not been hitherto attacked, by proving that France, under the required conditions, will be better able than Great Britain to supply us with several articles, which the English author allows exclusively and fore- igners to the latter; the author's partiality is evident (if he has any) does not appear to have at any time created a partiality of judgment . The result of this calculation is that in 1789, that is to say, at a period when arts and manufactures did not exist in France the vast means and probability of extension which they now possess, that even in 1789, it was probable, that France would not only have the means to supply one half of any given quantity of the productions of France and England united, but also to enter into competition with Great Britain for the remainder, in proportion to the wisdom of her government, and the industry of her inhabitants.
LETTER IV. Calculation of the exportations of the United States, and particular examination of their suitability to France; this is one reason why, notwithstanding the excellent work of Mr. Tench Coxe, Mr. Swan's ta- bleau is by no means superfluous, the principle of the advantages which would result to France from the importation of provisions and raw materials, is every where applied; and it is upon this argument, that the author establishes his demands to the French go- vernment, for the limited admission of the produc- tions of his country into France.
LETTER V. Tableau, of the debt of the United States at that time.—Opinions of the author on the finances, on the effects of national debt, on circulation, &c. as more amply detailed in his National Arithmetic printed at Boston in the year 1786; the whole calculated to strengthen in France, the public and private credit of the United States—the happy condition of Ameri- ca, and the miseries arising from the public debt in Europe, are contrasted in the ablest manner, and un- der the most striking relations, by very curious cal- culations.—Observations on the wisdom and economy which preside over the public expenses in Massachu- setts. In this place the patriotism of the author ap- pears, with all the elevation which a just national pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe, laying, will learn from us the art of economy in recognizing the services which the country receives: Amongst us it will be seen, that men are chosen for places, and not places for men. This letter concludes with a general view of the public property, deposited in the hands of the government of the United States.
LETTER VI. General examination of the defects of the com- mercial policy of France with respect to the United States; many of these observations have produced the effects for which they were intended, others will remain, pointing out the reforms to be made in future, as a good chart marks the shoals and rocks. The author
concludes his work, by fixing his attention on his country, and the great men who have rendered it il- luminous; and we take a pleasure in quoting what he says of the present chief of our government. To praise a man when he excels in a distinguished em- ployment, is common, and may be taken for flattery; but whilst he is in private life, it is the homage of genius.
Note, page 316 of the work. * Les habitans des Etats-unis, suivant dans leur choix le bien public, & excites par un principe de reconnaissance, choisirent M. John Adams pour vice- préident du nouveau congrès. Ses efforts, pour pré- server le peuple des intrigues formées par le gou- vernemant Anglais contre la liberté, le rendirent tres- suspect à ceux qui étoient en pouvoir. Le peuple, convaincu de son mérite, le choisit pour un des ses representans dans le premier congrès. De ce nombre étoit aussi M. Samuel Adams, patriote aussi intrépide, qu'insatiable. La révolution Americaine doit beau- coup à la persévérance de ses travaux, & à ses talents distingues. Ceux que M. John Adams a developes dans le traite de paix, qui s'est fait à Paris en 1783, ont prouvé qu'il étoit ministre aussi habile que grand politique. Et dans son ouvrage sur la defense de la constitution Americaine, il a exposé toutes les con- noissances qui forment les vrais partisanes des loix & les hommes de loi; connoissances nécessaires, pour rem- plir honorablement les fonctions de president du senat des Etats-unis.
W. HAYDON Delineator of Drawing—from London, (Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science) INFORMS his friends, that he has re-commenc- ed his private tuition—Terms, as usual, Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornamental Paint- ing, fruit, flowers, &c. taught on the above terms. W. H. Batters himself his terms will be particu- larly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. gtw
TO BE SOLD, AGREEABLY to the last will and testament of WILLIAM H. HAYDON, deceased, and posses- sion given immediately, a valuable property in Arch street, between Third and Fourth Streets, consist- ing of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements.— The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 209 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a car- riage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extend- ing to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ven- tilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Phi- ladelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 33, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } Acting Executors. January 11. $
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 204, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1. gtw
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEWWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, de- ceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, } Administr'r No. 25, So. Third-street. January 4. df
Copper for Sheathing, For Sale, by SIMON WALKER, Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29. diw
Genteele Boarding and Lodging To be had at a moderate price—Enquire a No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. d2w
A House in Burlington for Sale. THE subscriber has a large, convenient two- story brick House, with Stables, Carriage- house, and a well-improved Garden, in the City of Burlington, New-Jersey, which he wishes to SELL. For terms apply at No. 5, South Fourth street, to GEORGE WALKER, Who has also for Sale, Lots in Washington City, Contiguous to the Capitol and to the principal harbour. December 29. 70t
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, contain- ing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. (situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the City of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1. df
PROPOSAL. HAVING met with a liberal patronage, the Subscriber is emboldened to issue proposals for printing by subscription, the JOURNAL OF CONGRESS, from their first meeting in 1775, to the present time. This work shall be printed with a new type, made for the purpose; and on good paper. It will be delivered at one dollar per volume (octa- vo) in 6 vols.—cash to be paid on delivery. It is needless to say any thing on the merits of this undertaking—the scarcity of the Journals throughout the United States, is sufficient to justify the printer in his hope of meeting with that success, which he is certain the enterprise deserves. JOHN PARKER. Jan. 27. d6t
For Sale by the Subscribers, Prime Rice in whole and half tiers Bons doux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one hoghead of paint brushes. N. & F. Frazier. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 2. d2w
Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. 6t
PROPOSALS, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and mis- demeanors, by which public and private proper- ty, are, at present, injured and endangered; And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE, Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westmin- ster; and for the liberty of the Tower of Lon- don.
CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-sub- scribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by sub- scription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. * Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No. 68, High- street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Sam- uel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 31. sawia
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet in front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, con- taining nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon execut- ing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may choose. This property will be sold free of all incumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnet, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 144, Market-street. December 2. sawif
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Bafias, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincent, } RUM, and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of Ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. $
To be Exchanged for British, German, or India Goods, IN THE PACKAGE; A tract of valuable Land In Lycoming, joining that of the Holland Co. and containing 1000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 15. $
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleas- ure and respect, returns her sincere ac- knowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. dmsif
The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appoint- ed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and mis- demeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and associates therewith." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20. $
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street, INFORMS those who with to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French lan- guage, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, con- sisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best cal- culated to afford either useful instruction, or plea- sure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with ac- curacy and dispatch. com nov. 15.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons, No. 74, South Second Street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct 27—4w
This Day is Published, BY Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers, Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot- pressed, By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions
Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classifying 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 pa- per, at 3-4ths of a dollar.
Employment for the Poor. FLAX FOR SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12— back of no. 52, South Fifth street, above Spruce- street. codaw
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. AT THEIR STORE, No. 233, corner of Arch and Front street. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, offered A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto fusty romall Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurras Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankens, and Few casks best Hyson Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hds. Glass Ware offered, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18. sawif
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut street, between Second and Third Streets, the follow- ing articles: Maharajees Charconna Dorees Chintz and Calicoes Daces worked muslins Gillis Romas Bandannoes Nillies & Pendasies Challa Romals Blue cloth Blair ribbon Mutt Mullankerchiefs Palampores Panna do. Banares Opium Lesser Cardinum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox, november 27. tuthis4w
Valuable Books, Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut Street. CATALOGUES Of the newly imported books may be had gratis. These added to O's usual stock, form an extensive and elegant collection of ancient and modern literature, and comprise books in sun- dry languages and on various subjects. This Day is Published, By J. ORMROD, (Price 75 cents, handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and seventy three cuts.) The Looking Glass for the Mind, OR, The JUVENILE FRIEND; Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful in- nocence and filial affection—in prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising genera- tion. In the Press, and will be speedily published, Dr. DARWIN'S Plan of Female Education. Subscriptions for this incomparable work will be thankfully received by the printer. The book will contain about three hundred pages, will be printed with a new type on fine paper, and de- livered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one dollar. January 3. 3t.
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 129, South Front-street, next door to the Gun- ton-house, A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches A Time Keeper, by Arnold Some plated Candlesticks Double barreled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England Ditto, by Parker Pair duelling Pistols, by Knubley, Charging Crew Reflecting Telescope, by Ribright Box of patent Medicines 60 lb. Scotch Thread Small collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints 30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, pa- tented by Percival Butler, in 1787. Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots Invoices or parcels of Warehouse bought. January 4. d7t
School Books and Stationary. W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assort- ment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, each elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinders Boards, Pasteboards, Roughing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24.—3aw6w
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, (Price in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important er- rors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, By WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its applica- tion for the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the forces of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases; in which it is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they ne- ver arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain Bates, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. nov. 21. $12t
Wanted, to Hire, A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. cost
Tin Plates, FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth street. December 28. 1w
The cargo of the West-Indian from Jamaica, landing at South Street wharf, 136 hds. and 900 barrels choice Coffee 58 Hds of prime Sugar 29 Hds of Rum. For sale By Peter Blight. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 500,000 Lbs of Java Coffee 800 Bags do. Sugar Cloves and mace in boxes A quantity of Hispaniola Cocoa Red Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads Madeira do. in pipes February 6. d2wntm
A Roman Catholic Clergyman, Who has been a considerable time on the mission in the country parts of the State of Penn- sylvania, gives this notice to any extensive pro- prietor of land within the said State, and border- ing on either the Potomack, Susquehanna, or Juniata rivers; that he is enabled to make a settle- ment with from fifty to one hundred and fifty families, if due encouragement be offered.— For further information, apply to the Rev. Leon- ard Neale, Willing's Alley. Feb. 8. *3t
For Sale. THE Subscriber offers for sale the property now occupied by him in the town of West-Chester and county of Chester. It consists of a well finished two story stone house, 43 feet front, by about 40 deep, four rooms on a floor, with cycled garrets, and a cellar under the whole.—A very good stone Stable and Coach house—And a lot of Ground, three perches wide, by twenty perches depth. The house stands on the Main street; its situation is high and very handsome; its situation a back street; on which the stable and coach house stand. The lot is in a high state of cultivation, and there is in the yard a pump of excellent water, which has, at no time, been known to fail. The situation of the town is high, and remark- ably healthy—the country around it, fertile and beautiful. The terms of payment will made to suit the purchaser. They, and the price, will be stated, upon application to Mr. JONATHAN SMITH, at no. 149, South Third-street, Philadelphia, or to ROBERT FRAZER. February 5. mwf
City Commissioner's Office, January 14th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioner, for cleaning the streets, &c. District No. 1.—From the north side of Vine street, to the south side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the south side of Mulberry street, to the south side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3. From the south side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the south side of Spruce street, to the south side of Cedar street, to be under the su- perintendence of Hugh Roberts. mwf
OVAL BOTTLES. Quart and half gallon in crates—and a quart of Claret Bottles of a right size.—For sale at No. 13, Church Alley. JOHN DORSEY. January 12. 32aw6w.
Recently Published, And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, No. 177, South Second street, and may be had of MORO & N. J. REYES, A Cheap and valuable work, in two closely printed volumes in 8vo. (price 3 dollars)
Illustrations of Prophecy: In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evan- gelists, and book of Revelation; which are tho't to foretell among other great events, a revolution in France, favorable to the interests of mankind, the overthrow of the papal power and of ecclesi- astical tyranny, the downfall of civil despotism, and the subsequent relevation of the state of the world; together with A large collection of Extracts, Interpreted through the work, and taken from numerous commentators, particularly from Joseph Mede, Sir Isaac Newton, Veringa, Mr. William Lowth, Dr. Th. Goodwin, Fleming, Dr. Henry More, Bengelius, Dr. John Owen, Danube, Dr. Cressner, Whitby, Peter Jurieu, Lowney, Brenius, Bishop Newton, and Bishop Chandler, Bishop Hurd. By JOSEPH LOMAS TOWERS.
Besides various other inquiries treated of in this work, and numerous illustrations of prophecy; it contains a considerable number of facts or ob- servations on the symbolic language of prophecy, the authenticity, &c., and obscurity of the apoc- rypha, and the genuineness of the Hebrew pro- phets; on the rapid corruption of christianity in the fourth century; on the dispersion and restora- tion of the Jews, the history of the false Messiah who have appeared among them, and the reasons in support of the conjecture that the Afghans are the descendants of the ten tribes; on the right of resistance to oppression; on the interruptions of the northern nations, and the causes of the decline and fall of the Roman empire; on the customs of the Tatars, and the independence of the Arabs; on the conquests of those nations, and those of the Turks; on the usurpation of the Mamalukes, and the past history and present state of Egypt; on the character and conduct of Constantine, Justin- ian, Clovis, and Lewis XIV; on the scarcity of books in the dark ages, and the causes of the doc- trine of literature; on the rapid rise of the French monarchy, and the causes of its fall; on the in- consistencies in the political characters of bishops Newton and Hurd; on the peculiarities of Dr. Th. Burnet's theory of the earth; on the beneficial effects which christianity has produced in favor of learning and civil liberty, and its tendency to pro- mote the establishment of equal governments.
Independent of the large proportion of original matter contained in these volumes, those who are interested in the subject will, it is presumed, wish to peruse or consult them, because the extracts in- troduced in them, which are accurately cited, and marked with inverted commas, are taken from a greater number of writers on the prophecies (at least) than the roman catholic commentators be- cluded; they are easily accessible to any one indi- vidual even in Europe, or are probably to be found in any one library in the world. They are termi- nished with indexes, and an copious table of con- tents. Jan. 23.—2aw2w
Chocolate and Mustard, of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Tanton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red, Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baies, a variety of colors; a bale of Fugians, Shawls, &c, for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, South Front-street, m. & k. a. t. j. Nov. 27.