Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-07-17 00:00:00

John Mc Donald
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o . 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1514.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, JULY 17, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
For Boston, THE Schooner SALLY, ASA SCUDER, Master, NOW lying at Chestnut-street wharf...
For Amsterdam, THE SHIP Four Friends, JOSEPH GLENN, Master; WILL sail with all convenient speed...
For Hamburg, THE SHIP CHARLOTTE, C. F. DANENBERGER, Master, WILL be ready to receive the cargo...
LANDING, At Walnut-street wharf, from on board ship Manchester, Benj. Shewell, master...
For Sale, The fine and remarkably fast sailing Schooner Virginia and Philadelphia Packet...
For Sale, The cargo of the brig Enterprise, Captain Langdon from Bourdeaux, now landing at Morton's wharf...
Last Exhibition, IN the great Dancing Room of Mr. McDougal, South Fourth-street, between Chestnut and Walnut...
Printed Calicoes, JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8 Chestnut-Street, Have for Sale...
Imported in the ship Pigeon, And for sale by John Morton, No. 116, South Front-street, Hyson...
Best English Crown Window Glass, A well-assorted Invoice of the best English Crown Window Glass...
The Shareholders Of the Pennsylvania Population Company, ARE requested to meet at the Company's Office...
Federal-Street Theatre, NOTICE is hereby given, that the Trustees of the Boston Theatre, will receive Proposals...
CAUTION, WHEREAS RICHARD LAKE has been attempting to sell a certain message or tenement...
THE Members of the Society of the Sons of St. George, established at Philadelphia, for the Advice and Assistance of Englishmen in Distress...
LANDING, AT South-street Wharf, from on board Schooner Expedition, Captain Harding Williams...
Wants Employment, IN a store, a Man who can be well recommended, writes a good hand...
A Wet Nurse Wanted, A Healthy Woman with a good breast of milk, may hear of a place...
Health-Office, Philadelphia, 7th June, 1797. THE Board of Health offer to rent out the NEW CITY HOSPITAL...
POST-OFFICE, Philadelphia, 6th July, '97. THE mail for New Castle, Cantwell's bridge, Duck Creek cross roads...
Georgetown Bridge Company, Extract of an act passed by the Legislature of the state of Maryland on the 29th December, 1791...
Young Hyson Tea, 40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hyson, Imported in the Woodrow Sims...
250 Barrels, Connecticut Havings, and 250 barrels of Beef, for Sale on board the Schooner Providence...
William Blackburn, LOTTERY AND BROKER'S OFFICE, No. 64 South Second-street, TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 11...
The Commissioners, FOR carrying into effect the sixth article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation...
STANDS FOR DRAYMEN, In pursuance of an Ordinance from the Select and Common Councils...
STANDS FOR HACKNEY COACHES, Pine-street, north side from Fourth to Fifth streets.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company, AT a meeting of the President and Managers, a dividend of seven and a half dollars per share...
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) 170 Sacks of Java Coffee of first quality...
WILLIAMS & FRANCIS, Penn-street. Philada. June 8th, 1797.
Wm. Moore Smith, Philada. June 8th, 1797.
City Commissioners' Office, In pursuance of an ordinance from the Select and common councils, passed the 22d day of May last...
Health-Office, Extract of an act for securing the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases.
NOTICE, THE holders of certificates of a loan to the exiled citizens of the States of South Carolina and Georgia...
To be Sold, A large and convenient Three Story Brick House; SITUATE at the north-east corner of Arch and Fourth-street.
FOR SALE, BRETAGNES in cafes, German Checkers do. Cambric, Flutillas, Oznabrigs...
Now Landing, At Pratt's wharf, FROM on board the ship Thomas Chalkley, Capt. Raper, from Bourdeaux...
Will be Landed, From on board the ship Active, Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Ruffs clean Hemp...
COTTON, A few bales just arrived, for sale by JOHN CLARK, No. 57 North Water Street.
Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth street, No. 34. June 25.

LAILSON'S CIRCUS.
On TUESDAY next, July 18th.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. COLLET, LEADER OF THE BAND,
WHO respectfully assures the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia and its environs, that his ultimate residence in this city, was ever to merit their countenance and protection, the continuance of which, on all occasions, will be remembered with grateful sensibility.
The Equestrian Exhibition
Will open the performance of the evening, by the introduction of GRAND PARADE of Equestrian Performers of both sexes.
Mastery feats of Horsemanship,
By Mr. Lailson and his pupils, with the whimsical feats of Mr. Sully, in the character of clown .
Still Vaulting,
By Messrs. Sully and Lailson, wherein Mr. Lailson will perform several surprising feats as exhibited at the French military school on the wooden horse; such as jumping over the horse as he stands lengthways.
Mr. Lailson will introduce his favorite horse on the PEDESTAL , in a picturesque attitude, his horse standing on three legs.
By desire, will be performed, the astonishing leap through the HOGSHEAD , by a horse and his rider on his back; with other Equestrian Feats not particularized in the bills.
For that night only.
A COMBAT ON HORSEBACK,
With Broad-swords and Pistols, (never before presented in America) by Messrs. Collet and Lailson, in which Mr. Lailson will introduce the much admired manœuvre of the
LOFTY TUMBLING,
By Messrs. Sully, Reano, and McDonald; particularly Mr. Sully, in the action of turning in the air eight feet high, will expand an UMBRELLA . The whole to conclude (being the second presentation here) with the favorite and much admired Historical and Heroical Pantomime of
MIRZA & LINDOR;
Or, The First Adventurers in America. Interspersed with serious and comic dances, as performed with unbounded applause at the Grand Opera in Paris. The scenes, dresses and decorations incident to the Pantomime entirely new.
In the first act of the Pantomime Mr. Collet will play a beautiful Concerto on the violin, composed by the celebrated Violisti .
Governor of Martinique, Mr. Poulle
An English Officer, Mr. Jaymond
Officer and corporal of the guard By Amateurs
Maitre d'Hotel, Mr. Vieillard
French Officers, Messrs. Sully, Langley, Vandevelde, Lailson, &c.
Lindor, colonel of French reg. Mr. Douvillers
Sailors and Savages by the rest of the company.
Six Negro Musicians, Messrs. Sully, sen. Martin, Savoye, Reano, &c.
Elene, (the Governor's wife) Miss Tesseire
Zoe, (Mirza's servant) Mrs. Rowson
Mirza, Mrs. Douvillers
A regiment of infantry, By Amateurs of this city
Hired troops, By ditto.
Tickets to be had at the usual place, and of Mr. Collet, at his Coffee-house, at the corner of the Circus.
City of Washington.
SCHEME
Of the Lottery, No. II,
For the Improvement of the Federal City.
A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are
1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000
1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000
1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000
1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000
1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000
1 cash prize of 10,000
4 do. 5,000 each, are 20,000
10 do. 1,000 " " 10,000
20 do. 500 " " 10,000
100 do. 100 " " 10,000
200 do. 50 " " 10,000
400 do. 25 " " 10,000
1,000 do. 10 " " 10,000
15,000 do. 10 " " 150,000
16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when completed, to the fortunate adventurers; it is the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A nett deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Bolton; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
TO BE SOLD,
A valuable three story Brick House; SITUATE in Lodge alley, next to the bank of Pennsylvania, the lot on which it stands, together with the vacant lot adjoining, which extends to Goshforth-street. The house is about 50 feet in front on Lodge alley, and about 42 feet in depth, the adjoining lot is about 96 feet front on Lodge alley, and 42 feet on Goshforth-street, being a street which leads from Chesnut-street and Carter's alley into Dock-street at the horse market. The house consists of ten lodging rooms, with six fire places, two dining rooms, one of them forty feet in length, the other about thirty-four feet, each containing two fire places, two parlours and a large kitchen, with extensive cellars, under, and garrets over the whole, a privilege of a vacant lot of ground to the eastward between this house and the bank, a pump of excellent water in the yard, a handsome piazza fronting the vacant lot, and a frame stable and dwelling house on Goshforth-street. The premises now rent for £18 per annum. To be sold clear of all encumbrances.
For terms apply to John Clement Stocker. April 20 gawtf
NEW-YORK, July 13.
We understand that a person came passenger lately from Nantz, who is concerned in most of the privateers fitted out from that port. He is supposed to have come for information respecting American vessels about to sail, and is to return in a few days. Merchants and others ought to attend to this.
July 14.
Yesterday an elegant entertainment was given to James Monroe, late minister plenipotentiary of the United States, near the republic of France, on his return to his country, after a tedious and unthankful embassy, in which his abilities and influence were exerted to preserve a friendly and good understanding between the two republics. This festival was attended by a numerous and respectable company of genuine republicans—General HORATIO GATES in the chair.
After dinner the following toasts were drank, interspersed with various patriotic and other songs:
TOASTS.
 1. The People—May they know their political omnipotency, but have occasion to use it only in the reward of faithful services.  2. The United States and their President. 3 cheers.  3. The Vice-President of the United States. 3 cheers.  4. Public favor—May it unite with conscious rectitude in weaving a garland for the man whose services have been treated with ingratitude. 6 cheers.  5. Public Censure: Armed with the Spear of Ithuriel—may it discover the Demons of Tyranny wherever they lurk, and pursue them with its whip of scorpions to their native Hell.  6. Public Opinion—May it blast those who shrink from its investigation.  7. Public Spirit—May it guide our Executive, animate our councils, inspire the souls of our people, and only ascend to heaven when no one is left on earth to lament its loss.  8. Public Gratitude—May its voice never be drowned by the din of national discord.  9. The Republics of France, Batavia and Lombardy.  10. May free governments become too numerous to be toasted, and the present generation leave the world without room for a new republic.  11. Ca Ira! on the Irish Harp. 6 cheers.  12. The punishment of Tantalus to the enemies of freedom—May they be surrounded by its blessings, but never be able to taste them. 3 cheers.  13. The American Flag—May the modern law of nations once more make it respectable.  14. A speedy arrival to Kosciusko—May the air of freedom cure the wounds he has received in her defence. 3 cheers.  15. May the anniversary of to-morrow be celebrated by all the Kings and Gaolers of Europe.  16. May our country never be duped in the cabinet by those who could not conquer her in the field. 9 cheers. 
VOLUNTEERS.
By General Gates.
Charles James Fox, and the patriots of England.
By James Monroe.
Perpetual union between the republics of America and France. 3 cheers.
By Aaron Burr.
Success to the efforts of republicanism throughout the world.
By Edward Livingston, after Gen. Gates had retired.
The conqueror of Burgoyne, the republicanism of whose latter days sheds a lustre over his former exploits.
By Mr. Martin, after he had retired.
James Monroe; the virtuous citizen who, to keep the peace of his country, delays to do justice to himself. 9 cheers.
By Ebenezer Stevens, after he had retired.
Aaron Burr; may those be supported in ascending whose heads do not turn when they are aloft.
By a citizen, after he had retired.
Edward Livingston; the distinguished advocate of the rights of the people.
Ditto.
The members of Congress of '76.
By a citizen.
A speedy detection of the licentious spies of Great-Britain.
Ditto.
May all traitors be detected and impartially punished.
ST. JOHN'S, (Antigua) May 1.
The ship William, Captain Atkinson, from Lancaster and Cork, bound to this Island, has been taken and carried into Point a Petre. She sailed from Cork on the 14th last, and on the 17th, 7. N. and long. 59, 30, W. in company with the ship Betsey, capt. Fleck, from Glasgow, fell in with a French privateer schooner of 10 guns, full of men, mostly American, and commanded by one Williams an American; the privateer immediately attacked the Betsey, which after some resistance struck, and was sent off for Guadalupe, after which an engagement commenced between the William and the privateer, and continued for five hours, when the latter was obliged to sheer off.
Next morning at day light, the William fell in with another French privateer loop called the Fox, of 8 guns and 95 men, this island bearing W. S. W. distant 5 leagues and engaged for two hours, when falling calm, the privateer got under the William's larboard quarter, and boarded her, in consequence of which, the Supercargo, and 3 men were killed, and one wounded, when they were obliged to strike—She arrived at Point a Petre the 22d inst.
So very near are the William and the privateer to this island at the time the former struck, that capt. Atkinson attempted to throw himself overboard and swim on
shore, but was prevented by the enemy—The William mounted 14 four pounders and 30 men. Capt. Atkinson arrived yesterday in the Wallingman.
* Williams we are informed, brought this schooner from Baltimore, some time since, under French colours, and procured a commission at Guadalupe. He acts with the utmost cruelty to the unfortunate men whom the chance of war puts in his power.
A gentleman from the West Indies, who lately had the misfortune to be taken by the French, assures us, that he is personally acquainted with Williams, whose christian name is Isaac, a native of Norwich, state of Connecticut; and that he has treated some of his countrymen that fell into his hands with the greatest barbarity.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, July 17.
* An interview is requested with the author of the piece signed A Native American.
MR. FENNO.
I request you would publish from the Aurora a paragraph which appeared on Saturday with the remarks following it.
From the Aurora.
In the war Speech of the President, he says, that it must not be permitted to be doubted that the people and the government are one and the same. How contemptibly must that man think of the American people who entertains such a sentiment! The administration are either the patrons , or the tools of a British faction.
REMARKS.
The best principles of patriotism dictated the sentiment which has excited this cavilling. The nefarious faction have labored for years to persuade the people and rulers of France that the enlightened citizens of the United States were disaffected to the administration of their own government. They told them so in the first term of the Presidency of the illustrious Washington. At the end of that term, the people UNANIMOUSLY re-elected him, and though this faction know, that had Washington permitted, the people would have AGAIN UNANIMOUSLY re-elected him, yet they continue their abuse, their falsehoods and their lies. The people have elected as the Successor of Washington, a man, who, following the dictates of his own superior judgment, and the almost universally expressed will of the people, has declared that he shall pursue the system of his predecessor. "How contemptibly must that man think of the American people" who "doubts that the government and the people are the same!"
This faction does not doubt it—they know it is a fact, they know that the people feel and realise the important truth. The faction despair of stirring up the people to destroy the work of their own hands, their constitution, and with that, themselves. They are therefore employing every artifice to influence foreign powers to invade this country. They write and publish and send their lies to France, that the people hate what the faction hate, the constitution and the administration, and are tired of and disgusted with, the freedom, peace, and prosperity they have so long enjoyed! The faction has no hope but from a foreign power.
Bache says "the administration are either the patrons or the tools of a British faction" what jargon! either the head or the tail. He has repeatedly called the administration the FACTION ITSELF . But who are the men that compose the administration? They are men who bore active and conspicuous parts in that revolution which terminated in the separation of this country from Great Britain. This calumniator, then a child, was imbibing those principles in France, which are now exhibited in traducing the best men in America.
To the Editor of the Gazette of the United States.
SIR,
The Chevalier d'Yrujo is much censured in the Gazette of the United States of Saturday last, by a writer who signs himself Americanus , for having published his letter to the Secretary of State. If the crime is in publishing, has not the government committed this crime before him? Have we not seen published in all the newspapers, with every mark of official authenticity, that the conduct of the Spaniards demonstrates: "That they do not mean to fulfill for an indefinite period the stipulations of the treaty;" and also, "That there is much reason to believe, Mr. Ellicott's suspicions well founded, that an undue influence has been exercised over the Indians, by the officers of his Catholic Majesty, to prepare them for a rupture with the United States;" &c. &c.
Would the Chevalier d'Yrujo have fulfilled the duties of his station, if he had suffered these official and public attacks upon the good faith of his nation to have passed unnoticed? Was it not incumbent on him to elucidate facts and destroy conjectures equally injurious and unfounded.
Americanus appears to have very extraordinary ideas of equity and justice. On the one hand he does not censure the government for making their attack public, thro' the medium of the press; and on the other, he is greatly scandalized, that the attack should be repelled with the same weapon. He goes further, by denying to those foreign agents who come across the seas to promote the interest of the powers they represent, the right to defend themselves when attacked, in a manner not refused to any individual in the United States. A man with such principles, if he be an American, must be an Anglo-American.
The plain state of the case is this. The Chevalier d'Yrujo, and the Sovereign, whose interests he is sent to promote, have been publicly and severely stigmatized: Why should he be denied the use of the press to
repel an attack through the medium of the press? The fact is, Sir, that those who for certain ends are in the habit of acting in darkness, dread the light that may be thrown upon their machinations by the torch of truth.
It is true, that in countries where the press is not as free as it is here, and where the people have no share in the government it is not usual to give publicity to diplomatic correspondences; yet there are instances, even with the monarchies of Europe, in which considerable publicity has been given in these matters. In the case of Armfeldt, copies of the correspondence between Naples and Sweden were profusely distributed to powers belonging to the diplomatic corps in both countries; and it was finally printed in the free countries and published to the world.
But we are not to look to Europe to justify the propriety of publicity, in all governmental concerns, in this country. Here the government is the creature of the people, of course public opinion has prodigious weight; and if any branch of the public functionaries attempt to make, by means of the press, an impression upon the public mind, injurious to the character and interests of a friendly foreign nation, it is not only the right, but it must be the duty of the representative of that nation to repel the attempt in the only way it can be met,—also thro' the medium of the press.
This is what the Chevalier d'Yrujo has done. The conduct of the government of Spain has been attacked officially and by printing, and he has defended the government of Spain officially and by printing. If in doing this he has misrepresented facts, and has not supported them by sufficient documents, let it be shown; or if his deductions from them are false, let their fallacy be exposed; but in this free country let it not be said, that the press shall be a weapon of attack only, and not of defence; none but an Anglo-American could maintain such a doctrine. VERUS.
By this day's Mail.
NEW YORK, July 15.
MORE HARMLESS DUELLING.
Notwithstanding the recks of Congress this amusement continues in fashion, if we may believe the following information from Hartford, which states,
That a few days since, a challenge was sent by Mr. Collins, of the Old American Company, to Mr. Crosby of the same company; all was in readiness for proceeding to execution, when the magistrates interposed, and took the combatants into custody.
The challenger is said to have been tried, and sentenced to a fine of 3000 dollars, and one year's imprisonment.
BALTIMORE, July 12.
Extract of a letter from Holland, April 23, 1797.
"But there appears to prevail at present a design still more pernicious, as it strikes directly at our national union. From the present conduct of the directory, it cannot be questioned, that they are determined upon a war with the government of the United States. There are also numerous proofs in the prosecution of this war; they are preparing to derive support from a part of the American people. The policy upon which they proceed, appears to be this; that the Atlantic, or at least the eastern states, cannot be governed by the influence of France, and therefore, that a southern republic must be formed, in alliance with France, to serve as a balance against the others; but in order to form this republic, France must make war against the present government of the United States, in the progress of which she can send an army to support and assist her allies of the new republic, and hereby they will effect two purposes at once; that of weakening by division a rising power which they behold with suspicion and jealousy; and that of diminishing themselves from a considerable portion of the army, the return of which into France they already dread. They wish to form a republic in America, they are now forming a republic in Italy, to provide for the subsistence of their troops, or at least to be themselves rid of them—and thus you will observe that they step towards war with America, regularly as they step towards peace with the house of Austria; they are constantly in expectation of this peace, and it will probably be made in the course of this spring or the following summer."
"In one of my letters I wrote that they had no idea of sending an army to America, and I formed my opinion from the state of their marine, and the impossibility they were under of restoring it for a long time. But various circumstances now lead me to a different opinion;" and with respect to the marine, they are preparing to turn their exertion towards it, as may be collected clearly from the pamphlet of Thereniu, which I sent you a few days ago."
FREDERICK-TOWN, (M.) July 5.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Philadelphia, dated June 27, 1797.
"No doubt remains of peace having taken place between France and Austria, and I hope a peace between France and England will immediately follow, for we shall never get right until the event happens."
"The British nation is in a situation that will produce important events if a speedy peace should not take place. The mutiny in their fleet must be very alarming, and I have no expectation that discipline will be restored during the war. Their finances are far from being in a good way; and I, for some time, have entertained no doubt of their enormous debt, sooner or later, bearing them down. The continuance of the war would certainly hasten that event. Indeed all Europe must continue in an unsettled condition for some time after peace is agreed on, and we shall certainly derive advantageous from it, in point of wealth, if we
manage our affairs with wisdom and prudence enough to induce foreigners to fend their property here; however I am no advocate for foreigners being admitted to become citizens on the easy terms they have heretofore been indulged in. We have already experienced great inconveniences from suffering people of all nations becoming citizens before they have resided long enough in the country to give them a warm affection for its permanent interests."
From "The Rights of Man".
A QUERE!
Whether Mr. Jefferson did say, since he has taken his present position, that "it was the intention of Mr. Adams (the President) and his party, on the call of Congress, to declare war against France if or, whether he had indubitable authority for it, if he did say so, is not satisfactorily ascertained.—Report says, two gentlemen of respectability in George-Town, lately averred that Major F—— told them he had received a letter from Mr. Jefferson since he went to Philadelphia, containing the above sentiments.
Report also says, however, that a third gentleman, equally respectable, declared, when he heard it mentioned in company, that the letter was shown by Mr. F—— in confidence, and that the above sentence was not in it; but that it was an improper letter.
As the solution of this question may be gratifying to the citizens at large, at the present interesting crisis, the investigation is humbly submitted to Peter Porcupine, Mr. Bache, and other critics.
It is supposed that the names of the with-in-mentioned gentlemen might readily be had if necessary. CITIZEN. Frederick, (Anniversary of Independence) '97.
NOW LANDING,
At HAMILTON'S WHARF,
AND FOR SALE BY
EDWARD DUNNT,
No. 149 South Front-street,
The Cargo of the Snow Liberty, direct from Bordeaux, viz.
76 pipes of high proof, well flavored Brandy
300 cases of Superior Red Wine, fit for the East India market.
He has on hand,
A few casks of English Porter in bottles, Spermaceti Candles in boxes, and a few packages of Calcutta Goods.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,
THE SAID SNOW
Liberty
John Wallace, Commander;
Butthen between between 13 and 1400 bbls. in complete order. Apply at once. July 17. gwt
For Sale,
The noted fast sailing Schooner
William & Sarah,
BURTHEN upwards of seven hundred barrels, just arrived from Jamaica, and lying at Cheapside wharf.
This vessel is only nine months old, is well equipped in all respects, is burthen some and well constructed for a West India trader. Apply to

Sale of Madeira Wine.
WILL be sold at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, the 20th instant, at No. 108 South Water-street, for approved endorsed notes at 60 and 90 days, 40 PIPES OF LONDON PARTICULAR MADEIRA WINE, Old and fit for immediate use. JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. July 17
Wanted in a Private Family, A steady middle aged Woman, in the capacity of a Housekeeper, and to render other reasonable services. Sobriety, integrity, and mildness of temper, are indispensable recommendations, without which none need apply. Also, for Sale, Eleven years of the time of an intended servant Girl, who is good tempered, smart, active and useful. Apply at this office. July 17.
20 bds. of New England Rum, FOR SALE BY Samuel Breck, jun. No 83, South Third-street. July 14.
New Hat and Hosiery Store. Just Imported, In the ships William Penn and Star, from London, and now opening by WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, At his new Hat and Hosiery Store, No. 134, Market-street. An elegant assortment of silk, cotton and thread Stockings, Silk, cotton and thread Gloves Pantaloons, &c. &c. Likewise, a handsome assortment of men's, women's, and children's fashionable Hats, suitable for the season. A considerable quantity of low and middle priced Hats assorted in cases, intended for country fairs. May 23.
A New Work. 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, till after the year 1742; with AN INTRODUCTION Respecting the Life of W. PENN, Prior to his emigration to 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 1760 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 reipublicae, etiam beneficiis adversum est." Cic. Off. "Sed cum plerique arbitrentur res bellicas majores esse quam urbanas, minimeque illi hoc opinio." Cic. Off. (Entered according to law.)
"WILLIAM PENN, the great legislator of the Quakers, (in Pennsylvania) had the success of a conqueror, in establishing and defending his colony, among savage tribes, without ever drawing the sword; the goodness of his own benevolent rulers, in treating his subjects as his own children; and the tenderness of an universal father, who opened his arms to all mankind without distinction of sect or party. In his Republic it was not his religious creed, but personal merit, that entitled every member of society to the protection and emolument of the State." Effusion of Toleration, by Arthur O'Leary. CONDITIONS. I. This work will be printed in two octavo volumes, neatly bound and lettered, both in sheep and calf, for the choice of the subscribers; on paper similar to that of the conditions, as published in the Subscription papers. 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 sheep, 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 Poulton, 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. Peasants and George W. Field, Merchants, Baltimore; and by other persons both in town and country. February 18.
Bank of North America. July 1, 1797. At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of SIX PER CENT. was declared for the last half-year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their representatives, at any time after the 10th inst. July 1.
Valuable Public Document. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, And for Sale At the Office of the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, No 119 Chestnut-street, [PRICE ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS] A FEW COPIES OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES, For the Year 1795, Being the Latest Period to which an account can be made up. February 22.
For Sale, At the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-street, The last Report of the late Secretary of the Treasury; being a brief history of the state of financial concerns of the United States. The Proceedings of the Executive of the United States respecting the western insurrection; Containing many facts and circumstances no where else to be found. 50 cents.
The Letter of Mr. Pickering to our minister in France. 37 1-2 cents. An Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States for the year 1795. A few copies of the volume for 1794 may be had to complete sets. D'Ivernois's account of the Revolution in Geneva. 12 1-2 cents.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 17. The following extract of a letter from Cap c Francois, demonstrates the fallacy of the information pretended to be received from the same place by General Smith, that Santhonax and Co. had left off their piracy.
AUTHENTIC. Extract of a letter from an American gentleman, dated Cape Francois, 24th June, '97. "The Commission still continue to condemn our vessels, captured going to or coming from British ports; and indeed sometimes going to French ports, as in the case of Mr. Anthony Butler's vessel of Philadelphia. His vessel was actually bound to a French port with a recommendatory letter from Mr. Letomb the Consul General. She was nevertheless condemned."
On Monday the 10th inst. between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock at night, a shore, the property of Mr. Edmund Brewer, at Cheesman's Landing, Timber Creek, New-Jersey, was struck with lightning, which entirely consumed the same, together with all his property, books, notes, bonds, &c. Thus this gentleman's entire property, the fruit of unwearied industry, and the labour of a series of years, was by a stroke which no human effort could avert, in one moment utterly destroyed.
We have received by the Liberty, from Bourdeaux a series of papers printed there under the curiously titled "Journal des Journaux," to May 10. Some curious speculations are contained in them on the internal affairs of the country; each of these as are interesting, shall be occasionally detailed. In the paper of May 10, the following picture of France is given, in an extract from a poem by M. Lebrun, entitled "Les Français."
Extrait of a letter from St. John's, Newfoundland, dated the 22d of May, to a person in Norfolk. "I had the misfortune to let one of my out-houses, last fall, to two soldiers, who (it appears) had been in the habit of stealing gunpowder, from the magazine at Fort-Townsend. On the 13 of February last, about ten o'clock at night, as they were drying some part of it that had been wet; it caught fire and made a most dreadful explosion, which entirely demolished the building they occupied, and carried away one of the chimneys of my dwelling-house, and part of the other; it also tore away the whole of my back porch, and tore to pieces the beds, &c, in one of my rooms up stairs, and broke all my windows. But the fate of the unfortunate tenants with whom the accident happened is still more melancholy, three women and two children were entirely consumed, one of the men was found dead on the spot where the house stood, the other still survives, a most wretched, miserable and pitiable object. Thanks forever to the Almighty Disposer of Events, whose merciful intervention only could have saved us at that awful moment—my family all escaped unhurt."
GAZETTE MARINE LIST. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. ARRIVED. DAYS. Ship Huld, Warner, New York 4. Snow Liberty, Wallace, Bourdeaux 57. Brig Experiment, Dolby, Cape Ni-chola Mole 17. Active, Cook, Cape Nicho Mole 17. Nymph, Webb, do. do. Sch r William and Sarah, Widdifield, Jamaica, and do. 17. John, Wafs, Bolton 9. Amy, Mann, Cape Francois 13. Ann, Hall, returned in distress. Sloop Nancy, Denyke, Richmond 13. Three Sisters, Smith, N. York 6. Fanny, Bridger, Dunn, do. 6. Sloop Rambler, Sturges, do. 6. Briton, Bowler, Rhode Island 9. CLEARED. Ship South Carolina, Garman, Charleston. Swift, Packet, Gribbin, Savannah. Brig Grace, Wells, Amsterdam. Isabella and Ann, Keen, St. Thomas's. Sally, Hampton, St. Bartholomew's. Elizabeth, Fullerton, St. Croix. James, Frith, New-York. Maria, Henderson, Charleston. New-York Packet, Strong, do. Sch r Little Fanny, Cox, St. Croix. Sch r Harmony, Coffin, Bolton. Tryal, Hand, Alexandria. Dolphin, Tice, do. Jupiter, Burbank, New-York. Polly and Sally, Smith, Richmond. Two French privateers, are cruising off the Capes of Delaware, one to the northward, the other to the Southward. The Experiment, Dolby, parted company with the brig Active, Cook, and for this port from the Mole, on Monday last—the brig Nymph, Webb, also for this port, left the convoy the convoy the second day after failing from the Mole. A ship, 4 brigs, and two schooners are below. Capt. Mann left at Cape Francois the same vessels belonging to this port as reported by capt. Parsons on the 5th inst. and the schooner Harriet, of this port, brought in as a prize under French colours only, on the 26th ult. Four hours after leaving the Cape the Amy was boarded by the James, British frigate, examined and dismissed, 4 men of war in company. July
spoke the ship Cogsgrove, out 72 days from Bourdeaux, for Charleston. The supercargo of the brig Active, Cook, from the Mole, informs, that a Court of Admiralty is established there, for the trial of prizes, and that the following vessels from the United States were on trial the 26th ult. at Port-au-Prince. Sch r Felicity, Cowperthwait, of Philadelphia. Farnham, Hutchins, do. Brig Nancy, Stanton, do. Greenfield, Stevenson, New-York. Sch r Telegraph, Gould, Baltimore. Alice, Rider, Boston. Elizabeth, Lang, do. Sally, Coufalle, do. Sloop James, Palmer, New-York. Huldah, Mills, Norfolk. At the Mole. Brig Two Sisters, Shaw, Philadelphia. Betty, Smith, do. Betty, Art, do. Sch r Patuxent, Harrison, Charleston. Nancy, Hands, Boston. Treaty, Burns, do. Perseverance, Burns, do. Betty, Burr, R. Island. Elizabeth, Frazier, Baltimore. Pilot Boat, Hopkins, do. Polly, Hands, Baltimore. Sloop Pattern, Young, Baltimore. Capt. Cook informs, that the sloop Sally, Buhel, of this port, was cut out of the Platform, on the 30th ult. by the British armed schooner Marie Antonietta, and that the Sally parted from the fleet in a squall the same night. On Monday last, spoke the schooner Harmony, Nichols, out 24 hours from hence to Aux-Cayes. The schooner Hope, Parsons, master, failed from the Cape Francois June 21st, 1797, and left there the following vessel, viz. Brig Delaware Dumphrey, Philadelphia. Sch r Delight, Butler, do. Amy Mann, do. Brig Chance, Turner, Baltimore. Fanny, Atkinson, do. Sch r Miraculous Pitcher, Butler, do. Nymph, M c Keenan, do. Shepherds, Glee, do. Beaufort, Liddle, do. Betty, Boyd, do. Telegraph, do. William Lovell, Hill, Frederickburg. Sloop Sarah Ann, Taylor, do. Sch r Harmony, Chase, Amabury. Sally B. Bulford, Washington, N.C. Snow Thetis, Cameron, Charleston, (prize, condemned and sold).
Schr. Venus, Perkins, Charleston. Liberty, Barns, do. Brig Abigail, New-York. Sch r Delight, Rhodes, Rhode Island. Nancy, do. Brig Adventure, Thornton, do. Sch r Lucy, Harvey, Boston. Brig Fanny, Smith, Salem. Sch r Hannah, Greenwood, do. Brig Georgia Packet, Reynolds, Phila. Sch r Nancy, Johnson, Baltimore. Peggy, Cooper, Norfolk. June 19th, a schooner from Boston, capt. Rogers taken by a frigate in sight of the harbour, and sent to the Mole—also a brig name unknown. The snow Thetis, captain Cameron, of Charleston, from Madeira, prize, condemned and purchased by John Freace of Charleston.
The schooner Betty, Burr, of and from Rhode Island to Leogane, was taken by a French privateer, and recaptured by the English. The captain at present in Cape Francois, with a passport to go and look for his vessel. The schooner Franklin, captain Cole, from Senegal to Hayannah, carried into Monte Christi, and condemned. The ship Rising Sun, of Charleston, carried into Port de Paix and condemned. The barque Neptune, O'Conner, from New York to Jamaica, carried into Port de Paix, and condemned. The day captain Parsons failed from Cape Francois was boarded by the British frigate Genius, captain James Bissett, treated me with politeness, and dismissed me.
Sailed same day a small schooner, called the Elizabeth, captain Solomon Frazier, for Baltimore, was boarded by the above frigate, taken in tow, and carried to Cape Nicola Mole, with Commodore Barney's son on board. June 23, was boarded by two British frigates, examined and discharged with politeness. Well India produce very high, no sale for American produce. The snow Liberty, capt. Wallace, June 10, 1797, in lat. 40, 59, N. long. 36, 38, W. spoke the brig Nancy of Boston, capt. Phillips from Cadiz, for Boston, out 28 days. Capt. Wall Bart who was passenger on board the said brig, came on board the brig Liberty. July 14, in lat. 38, 35, N. long. 67, 11, W. spoke a Baltimore ship from Liverpool, bound for Baltimore, out 38 days, having a number of passengers on board. July 4th, '97, in lat. 39, 45, by account long. 67, 15, spoke the brig Sally, Dawson, of Philadelphia, bound for Hamburg. New-York, July 15. Arrived, Ship Minerva, Holbrook, Liverpool, 69 days.
Salem, July 12. Capt. Flint arrived from Surinam since our last. Sailed in company with the schr. Franklin, Cox, for Philadelphia. Left there, June 11, ship Union, Pentney, brig Sally, Potter, and brig Peace, Allen, of Providence; brig Industry, Spence, of Charleston; and schr. Peter, Shearman, of Boston, all to sail soon. Brig Fame, Tilden, of Boston, arrived May 29—schr. Star, Little, of do. arrived June 10, and was to sail in 12 days for New-York June 16, in lat. 15, 10, N. long. 58, 40, W. was boarded by a French Privateer, the captain of which informed, that he had captured Capt. John Somes, from Demerara bound to C. Ann and 3 other prizes. June 18, in lat. 19, 20, N. long. 50, 40, W. was boarded by another French Privateer—on board of which was Capt. John Wright, who was captured June
13, in a schooner of and from Halifax, bound for Antigua—with two or three Americans, but not being allowed any communication, could not learn who they were or where from. From the VIRGINIA GAZETTE, &c. To Col. SAMUEL J. CABELL. SIR, HAVING seen your furious letter of the 31st of May, addressed to your fellow citizens, in which you express so much resentment and indignation against the presentment of the federal grand jury; and having had the honor (whatever you may think of it) of being one of that body myself, I was prompted at the same time, that treating it with a contemptuous silence would have been the most efficacious method of confining to slimy and pitiful a production to its merited oblivion.
I by no means intend to enter into a political discussion with you, relative to the propriety or legality of the presentment which you complain of with so much acrimony; but just simply to observe, that it is owing to such worthless as you are, and to those turbulent and inflammatory productions, which you, and those of your political complexion, are the authors of, any of that the people of the United States are opposed to their government, and that in the event of a rupture between the two republics, a considerable part of our country men would declare in their favor; and also to observe, that it is from their viewing us as thus politically circumstanced, that they have dared to insult us in a manner that stands unrivalled in the annals of the proudest and haughtiest monarchies.
You ought, I humbly conceive, Sir, as a lover of your country, and as a member of the general legislature, to whom your constituents have entrusted a portion of their happiness, to have employed every means, (especially as we have but two many reasons to apprehend entering into a war) in uniting your fellow citizens together in the defence of their common country, their lives, their liberty, and all that can be dear to them as men. But instead of promoting so necessary and salutary an end, and one so much to be wished for by every worthy and virtuous American, you have been industriously employed in taking every step that appeared to you as most likely to counteract it, both by attempting to render the government odious in the eyes of the people, and by endeavouring to alienate their confidence and affection from that great and good man, who administered it, and also by representing his successor as inimical to the interest and cause of the French nation; and consequently hostile to the general principle of republicanism. Surely such conduct tends not only to create a foreign influence among us, but likewise to invite the French to make war upon us, with every assurance of meeting with the approbation and good wishes of a considerable proportion of our countrymen. Viewing you then in this light, and as guilty of those charges, as there any man in his sober senses, who has discernment enough to distinguish between the incendiary and the firm, but peaceful lover of his country, who does not abhor you as a traitor? Your patriotism (if it is not an abuse of terms) to call it (so) and your writings border on the wild and incoherent ravings of a madman—and you rather resemble the fury Alecto, scattering his seeds of jealousy, insurrection, and confusion, over this happy land, than the able statesman, or the wise and beneficent legislator. It was for those reasons, Sir, and not from the desire of lessening the independence of private opinion, as you affect to believe, that I determined before I set out from home, to have you presented if I possibly could: and I found that every member of the grand jury, with whom I had any conversation on the subject exactly coincided with me in sentiment, that you were a fit and proper object to come under the cognizance of a federal grand jury; consequently, the inference, that the presentment was the result of the charge, which was delivered by the judges, is entirely founded in error. I will tell you more Mr. Cabell—there was not one dissentient opinion among the whole of the jury; and that it was owing to the tenderness of one of the only two foreigners who served on it, the word unanimous was not inserted in the presentment. I will also tell you another thing, Sir, that you must not think of imposing upon the good sense and discernment of Americans by the tinsel glare of virtue and patriotism with which you in vain attempt to blind them. The veil, believe me, is too thinly spread to conceal you; and such conduct as you pursue, serves but the more to expose you to obloquy and contempt. You accuse us of dreading the French nation; but I am of opinion, were this charge founded in truth, we should have avoided your censure; and that to have acted consistently without our fears, we should never have presented you for loving them better than your own country; and for being so object and means to be ready upon all occasions, to sacrifice the dignity of America to appease their wrath. Your vanity and presumption, Colonel Cabell, have ever induced you to overrate your importance, and to boast of performing what you never achieved; for all those who were ever acquainted with you in the army, know, that to the empty vapourings of gasconade, you by no means united the virtues of the hero.
I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, CALOHELL MENNIS.
For Sale, THE time of a smart, active Negro Boy, who has about fifteen years to serve. Apply to the Printer. June 30.
The following article, copied from an E. 1/2 paper, contains some particulars of ROBE PIERRE, which we do not recollect to have ever seen in an American paper. ROBESPIERRE. The Jacobin club, and committee of public safety, governed and regulated every thing, and Robespierre governed them as soon as any man, or number of men, obtained too much power, they were cut down by Robespierre, like ripe corn before the sickle of the reaper. Camille de Moulin, the ancient college companion and friend of Robespierre, disappeared in his turn, the same as others had done, at the command of the tyrant. Even Danton, the terrible Danton, the most audacious of all those who had ruined France, sunk likewise under the displeasure of Robespierre and the edge of the guillotine. Camille de Moulin had been invited by the tyrant to sup with him, on the very night that he was arrested and conducted to that prison from which he never departed but to mount the fatal scaffold.
During all this time Robespierre never enriched himself, but persisted in living not only in a frugal, but in a dirty filthy manner. The tyrant (for reasons of his own) wishing to be among his inferiors, and independent of those above him, had taken up his abode in the house of a poor joiner, where he lodged in a room which contained his situation, and the moveables which it contained, would have been too dear at half a crown a week. Robespierre became, from almost his first arrival there, the oracle and the tutelary deity of his family, of which all the members were totally devoted to him.
The father, Duplez, and the son, became the agents of Robespierre, among the groups of the lower order of the people; while the mother and daughter went constantly into the gallery of the convention and to the Jacobin club, ready to applaud with enthusiasm the speeches of their admired master. And though none of the family, which, by way of derision, was at last called the royal family, had any sort of talents, yet, as is usual, their enthusiasm and obedience was equal to their stupidity, and seconded with assiduity and effect the machinations of Robespierre.
It is by no means astonishing that Robespierre continued to live in this state of apparent poverty, even when all the treasures of France were at his disposal. He had, by so continuing to live, a fine mode of destroying all his affections and friends who amassed money, and lived in fine palaces, because he could reproach them with their luxury; a reproach which, as it could neither be denied, nor retorted upon himself, gave solidity to every other accusation which he might bring against them. Add to this, that while all the wealth of France was at his command, it was of importance to have a few millions set apart, which could only, if discovered, serve as a handle for his enemies.
Robespierre seems, from the time that he became master of France, to have made up his mind, as indeed all tyrants should do, either to remain at the head of affairs, or perish; because to descend was impracticable. He therefore, took none of those methods of securing to himself friends or fortune which occupied the attention of subordinate men. His whole views were concentrated in reigning as master; and, therefore he acted continually upon the plan of ruling, or falling a sacrifice at once to his ambition.
When Robespierre had got rid of Brissot, Pétion, Condorcet, and the other friends who had overturned the throne of Louis the XVI. and exalted him, he began immediately to organize the system of terror. He put to death the Queen of France, made sanguinary decrees, and covered all France with commissaries, who had the power of life and death, and at whose disposal all property was, without reserve. Marat, that sanguinary scoundrel, who had trained up the people of France to be more savage than they naturally would have been even under the convention, became, formidable to Robespierre; and it is next to certain that he fell a sacrifice to the jealousy of his former friend. Marat was ill, and had many symptoms of being attacked by slow poison, when he was stabbed by Charlotte Cordé. It is firmly believed by many, and even he himself thought, that he was poisoned by Robespierre. And there are many reasons for thinking, that the poison of the fanatic who assassinated him was directed by the tyrant himself.
One thing is perfectly evident thro' the whole of the life of Robespierre, which is, that he never was turned, either through pity or friendship from any act, which his own safety or his ambition dictated; and for the proof of this, the manner in which he sent his friends and associates to the guillotine is sufficient.
Chocolate and Mustard Manufactured as usual, Ginger and Pepper ground. Shelled or Pearl Barley. Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder. London Porter. Tannan and Boston Ale. Red Port and other Wines, either bottled, or by the pipe, quarter-cask or gallon—suitable for exportation or home consumption. For Sale by John Haworth, No. 93 South Front street.
For New-York, THE brig Little Sally, James Taylor, Master, VING at Chesapeake, which will sail in a few days, and take freight very low. Apply on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. July 12. Just Imported, In the ship Rebecca, from St. Croix, Prime Sugar and Rum. 40,000 wt. of Windward Island Coffee. A quantity of choice Madeira Wine. James Yard, South & Le Walnut Street Wharf. June 27.

Town Lots.
A TOWN named BEULA, one mile square, being laid out on the Blacklick Creek, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Lots thereon of 28 feet by 126 feet are now being sold at TEN DOLLARS each; their situation in the town to be determined by ballot before the first of August, and deeds for the same will be delivered by the subscriber before the first of October next.
MORGAN J. REES.
No. 177, South Second Street, Philadelphia.
The purchasers of lots in Beula have the following prospects of appreciating their property:
 1. It is remote from any other town, and surrounded by great bodies of excellent land, capable of producing every kind of grain and vegetables, and is without doubt one of the best grazing countries in the United States.  2. In point of health the situation is not exceeded by any on the continent.  3. Besides numerous springs and runs, of the finest quality, there is a creek for water works (on which mills are now building) running through the town.  4. The public road from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh will go through it, which being more level and nearer than any other route, must become universally travelled; aided by the navigation of Juniata and Conemaugh, goods may be conveyed at least 2 or 3 dollars per cwt. cheaper from the former to the latter place, than by the old road thro' Bedford.  5. Being in the centre of a flourishing settlement, and taking in the shortest passage between the eastern and western waters, it is likely to become a de po for furs, a manufactory of soap, and a seat of justice. Besides the old settlers, upwards of one hundred emigrants have settled in the vicinity of Beula, since last October, and many more have engaged to join them this summer.  6. A Land-Office for supplying actual settlers with farms to a considerable amount, and in various situations, will be immediately opened in the town. The proprietors of land in the circumjacent country are solicited to send their drafts and terms of sale, or leasing, to Thomas Jones, Surveyor, in Beula, who will give security for any draft repaid in him; with such co-operating aid, the progress of the settlement will be the more rapidly advanced and extended to distant townships.  7. A public library for the benefit of the settlers will be established in the town, towards laying the foundation of which, upwards of one thousand volumes are already purchased and principally sent forward.  8. Two hundred acres of land adjoining the town, besides lots and subscriptions, will be applied to support a minister and preceptor, capable of teaching the useful and liberal arts.  9. After defraying necessary expenses, the money arising from the present sales will be laid out in public buildings - A place of worship, school house and library room, are the first objects.  10. Every professional man and mechanic, on condition of building a house with a stone or brick chimney, and residing in it, before the first of November next, will be entitled to four lots or articles, free for ever from ground rent. Five and ten acre lots may likewise be obtained on reasonable terms.  The two central streets in Beula are 100 feet wide, and the others 80 feet. Reserved squares and other accommodations must add to the health and beauty of the place.
July 6.
GABRIEL DECOMBAZ, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER.
Begs leave to inform the public that he has removed his Shop to No. 32, South Third Street, AND HAS JUST PUBLISHED, (Neatly bound and lettered, price 2 dollars, 25 cts.) The Adventures of Telemachus. French and English, 2 vols. 12mo.
THE NAVAL GAZETTEER; Being a complete Geographical Dictionary, containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of all the countries and islands in the known world; showing their latitude, longitude, and stations for anchorage; with a particular description of the several Bays, Capes, Channels, Coves, Creeks, Currents, Gulfs, Harbours, Havens, Lakes, Oceans, Races, Rivers, Roads, Rocks, Sands, Shoals, Sounds, Straits, Tides, Variation of the Compass &c. Together with a particular relation of the shape and appearance at sea, of the several Headlands, Isthmuses, Peninsulas, Points, Promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the Master, Pilot, Commander, or Seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the watery element.
Also Comprehending Ample Directions for falling into or out of the different Ports, Straits, and Harbours of the four quarters of the world; and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coasts; in which more than twelve thousand distinct names of places, are treated of and explained. With a correct set of Charts, 2 vols. 8vo. price 6 dollars. By the Rev. JOHN MALHAM. This has been pronounced the most useful and the cheapest book published in America. June 21.
Musical Instrument Manufactory,
No. 167, Arch Street. HARP, harpsichord, grand, portable grand, fidl-board, pier table and square piano forte make from London, returns thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hopes that by his assiduity and attention to every branch of his business, to merit a continuance of their favors. Piano forte made on the newest and most approved plans, with pedals, patent swell, and French harp stop, which he flatters himself will be found on trial by unprejudiced judges, to be equal if not superior to any imported, and twenty per cent cheaper. Any instrument purchased of him, if not approved of in twelve months, he will exchange. N.B. All kinds of Musical Instruments made, used, and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange. May 30. 2am.
STATE TRIALS.
Sold by W. Young, Bookseller, No. 52, South Second Street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General - in one large 8vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books, also, Stationery, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7 - 32
LAW BOOKS,
Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They then, before beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connection with Dublin, they are enabled to sell Irish editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications.
 Veley, Jun's Reports in Chancery, 2 vols.  Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Bloyer's Prodicts Practice in the Exchequer; Bloyer's Practice in the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Utes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition.  H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and Baily's Reports, the 2d part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Lorts, and a number of new publications.  June 26.
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparations for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like preference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, combining the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 22w 6w
A Literary Treat.
Just published, handsomely printed on writing paper, price 1 dollar. A new edition of that popular and entertaining work, entitled THE FORESTERS, an American Tale; being a sequel to the history of John Bull, the Clothier - in a series of letters to a friend, with the addition of two letters, alluding to recent political transactions in America. The following extract from the Clavis Allegorica, shews the principal characters that are introduced: John Bull, the Kingdom of England; His Mother, the Church of England; His Wife, the Parliament; His Sister Peg, the Church of Scotland; His Brother Patrick, Ireland; Lewis, the Kingdom of France; His Mistress, the Old Constitution; His new Wife, the National Representation; Lord Strutt, the Kingdom of Spain; Nicholas Frog, the Dutch Republic; The Franks, the French Republic; The Foresters, the United States of America; Robert Lumber, New-Hampshire; John Collinge, Massachusetts; Humphrey Plowshare, Connecticut; Roger Carrier, Rhode Island; Peter Bull Frog, New-York; Julius Caesar, New-Jersey; William Broadbim, Pennsylvania; Calumet, Delaware; Walter Pipeweed, Virginia; His Grandson, George Washington; Peter Pitch, North Carolina; Charles Indigo, South Carolina; George Truly, Georgia; Ethan Greenwood, Vermont; Hunter Longknife, Kentucky; Black Cattle, Negro Slaves; Rats, peculators; Mother Carey's Chickens, Jacobins.
This popular and entertaining satirical history of America is attributed to the Rev. Dr. BELKNAP. It has great merit of originality and abounds with genuine humour. It is continued down to the present time, and characterizes those late political transactions which have caused so much uneasiness in America. Sold by H. and P. RICE, Bookseller, No. 16, South Second Street, and No. 50, Market Street. June 26. 5
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 cts. in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M.D. June 20. 6t
Erskine's View of the War.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents]
A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15. 5
Dispute between the United States and France.
This day is published, by THOMAS BRADFORD, No. 8, South Front Street, price 25 cts. OBSERVATIONS on the dispute between the United States and France, addressed by ROBERT GOODLOE HARPER, of South Carolina, to his constituents. June 26 - 5gt
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. 5gmt
George Dobson,
No. 25 South Third Street, HAS imported per ships William Penn, Star, and Diana, from London, 5-4 Super London Chints, elegant patterns, Ginghams, Mullimts and Dimities. Fabulous Walscotting, new eff patterns, Ribbands well assorted, in small trunks. 4-4 5-4 and 6-4 India and British Book-muslins. Taney Cloaths and Cuffimers. The whole to be disposed of cheap for Cash or approved Notes of a short date. June 14, '97. d. ff.
45,000 pieces of Naukeens
250 boxes brown Hayannah Sugar; Imperial Hyson Teas; 17 tubs Quick Silver; Sall Canvass, No. 1. & 3. A large assortment of Nails, flat and flat points; Queens-Ware, well assorted in crates and lids; London Particular and Madeira Wines; India Market; Tenariff Wine in lids, and pipes; Botted London Porter in tiers; Fine Yellow Paint, dry in casks; Writing Slates in boxes and bundles; A box of 100. Standard Note Prefices; Mandolin Goods in crates; 3 trunks Black Sewing Silk; 6 tuns of Sheet Lead; Bell Liverpool Coal, and A quantity of Wine Bottles. For Sale by Philip Nicklin, & Co. June 24. 22w 6w
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 6 to 12 by 14. By the single Boxer Quantity, may be had at the Store of the Subscriber, corner of Arch and Front-Street. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia. June 9. 1797. 5 wmwff
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
No. 27, Dock-Street, Have just received per Abigail, Babcock, from BELFAST, IRISH Cambricks, in boxes of 40 pieces, and 80 patches, each sorted up to 9/ sterling per yard. They have also received 7-8 & 4-4 Irish Linens well assorted. Dowlas and Sheeting, which will be sold for ready money, or short credit, on moderate terms; together with a general assortment of Spring Goods as usual. Also, Hunter's Pipes in boxes. An assortment of Queens' Ware in crates. An assortment of Glass Ware in crates and crates. June 9. 22w 6w
Nathaniel Lewis & Son,
Have for sale at their Store, No. 70, adjoining George Latimer & Son, Pine-Street Wharf, A Quantity of Madeira Wines In pipes and half pipes Madeira Walnuts and Citron, lately imported in the Schooner Sincerity, Capt. Copia Also, 25 Puncheons, second and third proof, West-India Rum, and a few Pipes of Brandy. They have constantly on hand, and for sale, French Surr and Country Still Stones of various sizes, and a general assortment of Building Clabs of the best quality, both American and Foreign manufacture. The former having proved, from several years experience of a number of millers in different parts of the United States at least equal, and in many instances superior to the European Clabs, we hope the manufacturer, Robert Dawson, will meet with liberal encouragement in this important and useful undertaking. He has obtained a patent and exclusive right of making and vending Building Clabs on his improved plan for a number of years, and they are sold only by himself in Lancaster, state of Pennsylvania, and by the subscribers in Philadelphia. June 14. d.
Ross & Simpson,
Have for Sale, A QUANTITY OF PRIME St. Domingo Cotton, Superior Old Lisbon Wine in Pipes Excellent India Market Teneriffe Wine, In Madeira Casks A few Quarter Casks best Fresh Hyson and TEAS Hyson Skin Mocovado Sugars in Hogsheads, and Coffee in Tiers March 7. 11f
LANDING
From on board Schooner Daphne, captain G. W. Morris, from Hispaniola, 61,000 wt. Sugar, 53,000 Coffee FOR SALE BY T. COPPINGER, No. 221, South Front-Street, Who has also on hand, Claret in hds. and cases Rice A quantity of Bristol Bottles A case of Cambricks Cloths and Cuffimers. July 5. d. ff.
For Sale,
That well known place, called VANDEGRIFT'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings - also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. May 24. 32w 6w
ELFGANT NEW FURNITURE
NOW Selling off Cheap, Consisting of Side-boards, commode, front, and fash corner card tables, circular and square do. circular and square bureaus, desks and chairs of the very newest fashion, bedsteads, and two very complete secretaries, and book-cases. The above articles may be had on advantageous terms, as the owner is about declining the business. Persons wishing to purchase are desired to apply immediately, in Second a few doors above Walnut Street, directly opposite the city tavern. June 27. *d3t.
FOR SALE,
The following Valuable Property.
A VACANT Lot, situated on the east side of Third-Street, between Shippen and Plumbe-Street, twenty one feet front by one hundred feet deep. A frame Tenement fifteen feet by nineteen feet, on the north side of Shippen-Street between Third and Fourth-Street; the lot is one hundred feet deep, it is paved before the door, and great improvements are making in the street - the above is clear of ground rent and every other incumbrance - the house lets for thirty seven pounds ten shillings per annum. A frame Tenement eleven by sixteen feet, on the west side of Fifth-Street, between Shippen and Plumbe-Street; the lot is ninety six feet deep, clear of every incumbrance except a ground rent of one hundred and ten shillings per annum; the house lets for thirty pounds per annum. ALSO, A pair of dark brown Carriage Horses, one of which is an excellent Saddle Horse. For further particulars inquire of Samuel R. Franklin, No. 100, Lombard-Street, corner of Fourth St. N.B. The above property will be sold for part cash and part dry goods. June 30. 32w 6w
FOR SALE,
By Simon Walker,
No. 122, SOUTH FOURTH-STREET, GOLD and silver Watches Shot, common and patent Tin Plates, Sheet Iron Bar and sheet Lead Copper sheets and bottoms Taunton Ale Ravens Duck Hairs in cases Wool Cards Claret Wine and Porter Bottles in hampers. July 1. 22w 6w
Advertisement.
PURSUANT to an Order from the Orphans' Court, will absolutely be sold at PUBLIC SALE, at Cranberry, on Wednesday, the 23d day of August next, at 11 o'clock, A.M. all that valuable REAL ESTATE, late belonging to the Rev. Gilbert T. Savender, deceased, lying in and near Cranberry, in the county of Middlesex, township of South Brunswick, State of New Jersey, upon the lower flues road leading from Philadelphia to New York. A very elegant farmhouse in a beautiful and healthy situation, painted white, with Pantheon windows flanked, thirty feet front and thirty eight feet deep, two rooms with a handsome hall or entry on the first floor, three rooms on the second floor and two well-finished garrets. In the rear of the house is an excellent two-story building 37 feet by 19, consisting of a dining-room for work-people, spacious pantries and a large kitchen, with every convenience, and over these are three chambers for servants. To the right is an additional building 18 feet front by 24 feet deep, consisting of a chamber below and a library above - under the whole are very fine cellars paved with brick and conveniently partitioned. The house is entirely new, built in a modern style, and completely and elegantly finished. Every room is hung with bills that last both in the kitchen and the servants' apartments: there is a pump of good water in the yard; and a stone and brick pavement round the whole house, which is enclosed with a handsome railing, with three gates in front. The farm consists of one hundred and sixty seven acres, with a proportion of woodland and meadow, under excellent fence; a garden with pale fence; a large barn, flanked, carriage-house, cow-house, &c. all new, and built in the best manner: with two Orchards, one of 60 full grown trees, the other is young and thriving, consisting of 200 well grafted fruit trees. Nearly adjoining said farm is a lot of Woodland, of the best quality, containing 37 acres. Also a tract of land within seven miles of Cranberry, and 1 of the Cress Road, containing one hundred and fifty acres, three-fourths meadow and the rest excellent timber. This Tract will be sold in lots on Thursday, the 24th day of August following, at 11 o'clock, A.M. on the premises if the weather permits; if not at the house of Mr. Witherskill, Cress Road. For further particulars enquire of Nathaniel Hunt, Esq. Cranberry, of Mr. Isaac Boudwin, jun. No. 121 Sixth Second Street, Philadelphia, or of Mr. Charles Snowdon Tontit Coffee-Heads, New York, or of the subscribers. ISAAC SNOWDEN, Administrator JACOB ISSCHER, Cranberry N.B. Pleads of the above property was advertised for the 14th inst. but the Administrators were not able to get the two separate Tracts laid out into Lots, and other matters arranged, on account of the indisposition of one of them, it was therefore adjourned to the days above mentioned. Solomon. June 29.
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE
Tracts of Land,
IN the county of Glynn and State of Georgia, will be sold by public sale, at eight o'clock on the evening of Tuesday the 29th day of June next, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, unless previously disposed of by private sale. 1st. 7000 acres on St. Simons Sound at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle rivers, adjoining the commons of the town of Brunswick, originally granted to John Howell, and within 6 miles of the Atlantic ocean. 2d. 23,500 acres on the head waters of a branch of the great Satilla, originally granted to Ferdinand O'Neal. 3d. 50,000 acres on the waters of the little Satilla river, and of Buffalo and Alexanders Creeks; the great Satilla road passes through these lands, which were originally granted to Ferdinand O'Neal. 4th. 50,000 acres on the great Satilla river, which are also intersected by a branch of the little Satilla, and were originally granted to Thomas Spalding. It appears by authentic certificates from Thomas Davis, surveyor, and from Major Hopkins now residing in Philadelphia, that the value of these lands are not thirty miles from the ocean, and principally within tide water; that the Altamaha is navigable for boats and rafts two hundred miles above, and for large vessels within ten miles of them; that they are chiefly first rate pine lands, producing timber equal in quality to any in the State of Georgia, possessing the same advantages of navigation. The abovementioned certificates, together with the patents, drafts, and other papers respecting the title, which is complete and unincumbered, are in the possession of the subscribers and may be seen by applying to Benjamin R. Morgan, at No. 41 Mulberry Street. The terms of payment will be one third cash, the remaining two thirds in good negotiable endorsed notes, payable in three and six months after the sale; a co-adjutant to be made to each purchaser on the payment of that moiety of the notes received from him which becomes first due. THOMAS FITZSIMONS, JEREMIAH PARKER, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN. Philadelphia, May 31, 1797. cod. ff.
Millinery Room,
No. 136 Market-Street. MISS CHESTNAT TAKES an early opportunity of acquainting her Friends that she has received by the WILLIAM PENN, a variety of NEW MILLINERY, &c. which she hopes to be able to show them in a few days. May 18. 52w 6w
C A R D.
SYLVANUS BOURNE, Consul General of the United States to the Batavian Republic, begs leave hereby to make known to his friends and others, that he has lately established a Commission House at Amsterdam, under the firm of LANGE and BOURNE, by whom all orders for the sale and purchase of merchandise and of the various public stocks of the United States, for the negotiation of loans, &c. will be attended to with promptitude and fidelity, and on the most reasonable terms. July 14. 32
Insurance Company of North America.
THE Dividend for the last half year, declared by the Directors this day, is one dollar on each share of the Stock of this Company; which will be paid to the Stockholders, or their representatives duly authorized to receive it, at any time after the 20th inst. EZEEN HAZARD, Sec'y. July 10.
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on the second day of this inst. July, a Mulatto Man, named Will Bowzer, about forty years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, rather chunky made; had on when he went away, a drab-colored cloth coat, striped purple trousers and jacket. It is probable he will change his clothes, as he took a number with him. The said fellow formerly belonged to Mr. Charles Bick of this place; and it is expected he has made towards Jones's Neck, in the Delaware State - Any person apprehending the said fellow, and securing him so that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward if taken out of the county, and Twenty Dollars if in the county, and all reasonable charges if bro't home. JESSE REED, Queen Ann's County, Maryland. July 3. 32
Thirty Dollars Reward.
ELoped from the service of the subscriber, on the 19th inst. a negro man by the name of DICK, about twenty five years of age, and five feet nine or ten inches high; by trade a carpenter, and is a very lively brisk workman. His countenance is very good - When spoken to, he converses with ease and confidence, and is pretty ingenious. I purchased the said fellow of Mr. Dubney Minor, in whose name he has been advertised in the Richmond newspapers. During his last runaway trip (last summer) he was employed a considerable length of time, by some person near Dumfries, from which circumstance, I conjecture, he has taken another northern route. I forewarn all persons from giving him employment, of any kind whatever, and masters of vessels and others, from carrying him out of this state. The above reward will be given if he is taken within forty miles of this city; and an additional sum, in proportion to the distance he may be brought, or the trouble and expense the apprehender may be at, in bringing him to this place. AUG. DAVIS. N.B. His apparel was of the usual negro kind, but he had more cloaths than is customary for them to possess. A.D. Richmond, June 27, 1797.
C. E. Whitlock,
DENTIST.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia and its vicinity, that he continues to perform all operations on the Teeth; suplies the deficiencies of nature with artificial or real teeth, in all the various modes of fixing - Clean, files, regulates, extracts, and fills decayed teeth with gold or lead, &c. &c. He waits upon Ladies and Gentlemen at their houses, and will be happy to receive their commands by note, at Mr. FRICK's, No. 68 North Eighth Street, or at his house, next to the Black-Moor Tavern, on the Frankford road.
 Scaling and cleaning 5  A Artificial teeth, with enamel, per tooth, 5  Do. in gold sockets or screws 7  Natural teeth with figures 7  Do. on gold or ivory sockets, or gold screws 10  Filing and tuning away decay - each decay 1  Filling with gold 2  Do. with lead 4  Extracting (to the families who employ him at meals) 2  Do. where not employed 2  Took powder of his own preparing 2  Brother, B. B. London manufacture 3 cents.  Regulating, &c. according to the operation.  C. W. Whitlock will call the time of a Negro Man - he is honest and labor, and has about 5 years and a half to serve. Enquire as above. 32w 6w  June 15. 
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Sappenburg 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 Mr. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from Mr. Slough to Mr. 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 Mr. Geer may have the perusal of Mr. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not Mr. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in retaining himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyances 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, Wedel and Wimer, 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 be 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 thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Monday.
WILLIAM GEER.
Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797. N.B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferris, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the well-ward; 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 same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia. mwf