Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-02-11 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1382.]
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 11, 1797.
[VOLUME XI.]
Dr. Perkins
INFORMS the Citizens of Philadelphia, that he has taken lodgings for a few days, at the Indian Queen, in 4th street.
PATENT METALLIC POINTS.
And will operate gratis for the relief of the poor: the instruments, and the right of using them, are for sale at his lodging.
Subjoined are Extracts from a Pamphlet, containing many remarkable cures, attested by characters of the highest respectability.
Extracts from Letters to the Author of the Metallic Discoveries. PIERPONT EDWARDS, Esq. District Attorney for the State of Connecticut.
New-Haven, October 7, 1796.
Dear Sir, I should have written you last week, had I then been able to ascertain certain facts, the rumour of which I had heard. A Mrs. Beers, a near neighbour to me, the wife of Eben Beers, and daughter of captain Samuel Huggins, of this town, had been, for fourteen weeks, exceedingly distressed with the Rheumatism, to such a degree that for fourteen weeks previous to the 29th of last month, she had not been able to walk across the room even with crutches, save only once, when she made out with the assistance of crutches to hobble part of the way across her room.
I am, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, PIERPONT EDWARDS.
N. B. She says her fever has left her, her appetite has returned, and she is in a fair way to be restored to perfect health.
REV. MR. SPALDING, of Salem.
This may certify, that the subscriber, in his visits among his people, has used Dr. Perkins's metallic instruments, to relieve pains and inflammations of various kinds, and has succeeded to his astonishment. They have seldom failed to relieve the head-ach, teeth-ach, ague in the face, inflammation in the eyes, cramp, cholick, rheumatism, pains of the breast and sides, piles, feuds and burns—Sometimes there has been a perfect cure from one operation.
JOSHUA SPALDING.
December 5, 1796.
REV. ELHANAN WINCHESTER.
I certify, that on the 21st of March, 1796, I saw Dr. Perkins's method of cure by pointed metallic instruments, tried with success in the poor-house or bettling-house in Philadelphia; especially upon a man who was unable to lift his right hand to his head, as was tried beforehand, but who after a few minutes operation, was able to remove it at pleasure; and in my sight, put it with ease on the top of his head and back of his neck, and in all directions.
ELHANAN WINCHESTER.
Philadelphia, April 4, 1796.
Extract from a Providence Paper.
Dr. Perkins's invention for removing pains from the human body, begins to obtain reputation in proportion to its utility and efficacy. The simplicity of the operation was at first an obstacle to its credit; but the flood of evidence in its favor, from actual experiment, is at length too powerful to be resisted.
February 7. drweott
MRS. GRATTAN
Respectfully informs her friends, and the public in general, that on Tuesday the 10th day of January, she proposes opening, at No. 39, North Sixth-street,
A Linen and Muslin Warehouse.
Book Muslins, from 6/3 to 12/11 per yard. Jacquet ditto, from 8/8 to 9/8 per yard. Striped ditto, from 7/10 to 10/10 per yard. Fine Coffees. Tambour'd Book Muslins, from 13/9 to 21/9 per yard. India Muslin, from 11/3 to 15/ per yard. Sheetimg Muslin. Jacquet muslin Handkerchiefs, from 4/3 to 6/ per hdkf. Book muslin Handkerchiefs from 5/3 to 10/6 per hdkf. Muslin color'd and border'd Handkerchiefs. Dacca Handkerchiefs. Tambour'd Cravats from 10/8 to 11/11. Pocket Handkerchiefs. Cambric, from 11/3 to 16/3 per yard. Table Cloths. Huckaback Towelling. Women's Cotton Hosi, from 6/6 to 13/ per pair. Dimity from 5/10 to 6/11. Men's Silk Hosi. Tambour'd muslin Handkerchiefs from 11/11 to 13/3. Irish linens for Gentlemen's shirts, from 5/5 to 9/7. And a variety of other articles. N. B. Orders received for all kinds of ready made Linen, Gentlemen's Shirts, ruffled or plain, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Household Linen, &c. &c. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 3 1-2 dollars. A full ruffled ditto, 4 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 5 dollars. A full ruffled ditto, 6 dollars. A plain shirt, made and marked, 5 1-2 dollars. A full ruffled ditto, 7 dollars. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 dollars. A full ruffled ditto, 7 1-2. A plain shirt, made and mark'd, 6 1-2 dollars. A very fine ruffled ditto, 8 dollars. Linen included. January 13. $
For Sale,
At the Office of the Editor of the Gazette of the United States, A FEW COPIES OF "An account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States, for the year 1795."
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the Lottery, No. II, for the improvement of the Federal City.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes entries like 'A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & 50,000 dwelling-houses, 3 cash 30,000, are 50,000'.
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket; and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington. Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery.
A 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 Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold off. The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.
The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the funds to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a safe disposal of the tickets, has rendered the trust indispensable.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry.
For Sligo and Killybegs, The American Ship Nancy, Cuthbert Riggs, master. Will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to William Bell;
Who has for sale, 4 Trunks Printed Cottons, well assorted. 3 Bales Irish Flannels, and 2 boxes Linens. 25 Pipes Brandy. Madeira Wine; Indigo. Russia Mats, Also, A few barrels Prime IRISH BEEF, PORK, OATMEAL, &c. November 11, 1796, iawlf
For Sale or Charter, The Ship DIANA, SAMUEL PYLE, Master, Burthen 205 47-95 tons register, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792, of live oak and red cedar, and was sheathed 13 months ago, she has just had a complete out-fit, and may be sent to sea at a very trifling expence.
For terms apply to Philip Nicklin & Co. Who have for sale on board said vessel, 27 casks of fine yellow paint. 9 boxes and 12 bundles of writing slates. 1 box ink stands and note presses. 14 bales of sail canvas. And on hand, Imperial Hylon, and Souchong TEAS. 40,000 pieces Nankenees of the first quality. 19 tubs Quickilver. 2 chests Bandanna handkerchiefs. A few chests Manchester goods well assorted in Corduroys, thicksets, Ginghams, Muslins, Dimities, &c. 60 boxes black fewing silk. 180 crates Queens ware well assorted. 10 tons sheet lead. Nails assorted, flat and sharp points. London Particular, London Market, New-York Market, 40 pipes and to hogheads Madeira Wine in pipes and hogheads. 8 tiers Snake Root. 230 logs Mahogany. Nov. 7. rth&ff
FOR SALE, THE SHIP MARY, SAMUEL PARKER, MASTER, Two hundred tons burthen. Apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY, & Co. If the MARY is not sold in a few days, the will take freight for Hamburg. Apply as above. October 31. d
A MANUFACTORY for Sale. A valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13. t t t t
To the Citizens of Philadelphia.
ONCE more come forward to trouble you with a Subscription. Read Mr. BARLOW's letter to your government, relating to the American Captives at Algiers, and excuse me.
ON MONDAY NEXT.
My Elephant will be exhibited for the Benefit of those most unfortunate fellow-creatures and brothers. The price will be optional; but not less than 1-4 of a dollar—children, and servants at half price. I shall attend myself, and I will give one or more of the citizens rendered to their country, and request them to be that day at the place of the exhibition. On Tuesday price of admission will be half a dollar. The other Printers are requested to publish the above. February 10. ST. MARY.
A Principal Book-Keeper
IS wanted in one of the Public Offices. Enquiries of the Printer. February 10. $6c
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST, about ten days since, a small SPANISH DOG, white, dappled with yellow—sharp ears, small head, long hair, inclining to curl; occasionally limps on one hind leg; answers to the name of DAMON. Whoever will bring him to No. 104, corner of Spruce and 3d streets, shall receive the above reward. February 9. rth&ff
SWANN'S
Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary, Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street. T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favors and recommendation.
He has to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purpose above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Riding, and the right method of governing their horses, so as to ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth all the beauty of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them.
Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience.
The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest, and T. SWANN as the first establisher of the veterinary art, foliots and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who with to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and patronage.
Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. rth&ff
James McAlpin,
No. 3, South Fourth Street, RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his Friends and the Public for their liberal encouragement, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their favors.
He has on hand an extensive assortment of the Most Fashionable GOODS,
And of the best quality, suitable for the season. At this shop Gentlemen can be furnished with the best materials, and have them made up in the newest and most Fashionable manner, and on the shortest notice. He will thankfully receive any orders, and pay a prompt and punctilious attention to them. November 10. ws
All Persons having Demands
Against the Estate of the late Thomas Franklin, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement; and those indebted to make immediate payment, to ISRAEL PLEASANTS, WALTER FRANKLIN, or SAMUEL R. FRANKLIN, Executors. January 24th, 1796. co2w
PROPOSALS,
For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES, On the following Post Roads, will be received until the first day of March next inclusive:
1. From Charleston, S. C. by Jacksonboro' and Coosahatchy, to Savannah, twice a week. Receive the Mail at Charleston every Tuesday and Friday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Savannah the next Friday and Monday, by 8 A. M. Returning, receive the Mail at Savannah every Saturday, by 6, P. M. and Wednesday by 6, A. M. and deliver it at Charleston the next Tuesday and Friday by noon. Proposals for this route will be received by the post-master at Savannah.
2. From Coosahatchy to Beaufort once a week—Receive the mail at Coosahatchy every Thursday by 6, P. M. and deliver it at Beaufort by noon on Friday. Returning, leave Beaufort every Friday by 3, P. M. and arrive at Coosahatchy on Saturday by 8, A. M. Proposals for carrying the mail on this route will be received by the post-master at Beaufort.
Note 1. The Post-master General may alter the times for the arrival and departure of the mails at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expence that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. For every hours delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed by contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 3. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state the alteration desired and the price he will carry the mail for with and without such alteration.
Note 4. The contracts are to be in operation on the first day of April next and to continue until the 30th of September in the year 1800. JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post Master General.
General Post Office, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1797. Jan. 16. 22w6w.
Elegant Brussels & Turkey Carpeting,
For sale by George Dobson, No. 25, South Third-street. December 15. def
Mahogany and Logwood.
A Cargo for Sale on board of the ship Sally, captain Gelston, just arrived from Honduras. Apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. February 9. $
JUST ARRIVED,
By the Danish ship Friendship, captain Matzen, from Oporto.
Red Port Wine,
In Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter-Casks, 150 Boxes of Lemons, (For Sale by Philips, Cramond & Co. February 9. $
Red Clover Seed,
Fresh red Clover Seed of the best quality, in bags of 5 bushels each. Madeira wine in pipes, fit for immediate use. Teneriffe wine in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks. Ditto do. of first quality, for the use of private families. Coffee in hogheads. Jamaica Spirits. Connecticut soap in small boxes. Window glass and Spanish legars, and Two trunks of best patent, plain and ribbed silk and cotton hosiery, for sale by JOHN CRAIG. February 1. wtf&mtf
For Sale,
By George Dechamps, No. 91, NORTH SIXTH STREET, Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels and half barrels. Ditto Herring and Mackerel. Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs. Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one. Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kentials. Fine and coarse Salt. Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work. December 1. rth&f
FOR SALE
By private contract, a very valuable Estate, known by the name of CHATHAM,
MOST delightfully situated on the north bank of Rappahannock river, opposite the town of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, consisting of eleven or fifteen hundred acres, as may best suit the purchaser. There is on this estate, a large and well built brick house, containing nine commodious rooms, exclusive of a spacious hall or entry, 22 feet square, two pair of stairs, suitable and convenient passages, and excellent dry cellars. It is placed on a fine healthy eminence, commanding beautiful views in every direction over the towns of Fredericksburg and Falmouth, and an extensive cultivated country. The grounds adjoining the house are neatly laid out in pleasure and kitchen gardens interspersed with a variety of scarce trees, a choice collection of flowers and flowering shrubs, and enriched by various sorts of the following fruits, viz apples, pears, walnuts, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, grapes, figs, raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries, and currants; the whole admirably varied by turfed slopes which have been formed by great labour and expense. Bordering upon these improvements, are several lots, in a high state of cultivation, and well set with red clover and orchard grass, from which three heavy crops of hay are taken every year. Adjacent thereto are two large and flourishing orchards; one of well chosen peach trees, the other of apple and pear trees, selected from the best nurseries in the state. Properly detached from the mansion house are extensive roomy offices of every denomination, viz a Kitchen and Larder, house-keeper's room and Laundry, with a cellar underneath for a variety of purposes, a store-house and smoke house all of brick, a dairy and spring house of stone. Stables for thirty horses, and coach houses for four carriages. Also a large and well planned farm yard, with barn and granary, a cow house, with separate stalls for thirty-six grown cattle; apartments for fattening veals, muttons and lambs; extensive fluids for sheep, and other arrangements for stock of every description, with a large and convenient receptacle for provender, from which they can be furnished without being exposed to the inclemency of the weather. An overseer's house, blacksmith's shop, and quarters sufficient to accommodate in the best manner more than fifty labourers. The arable lands are so advantageously divided as to afford an opportunity of making a large quantity of Indian corn annually, without bringing the field into similar culture oftener than once in four years; consequently the lands may be improved by keeping up the inclosures during the intermediate years, or may be beneficially fallowed for wheat and other grain at the option of the proprietor. On the premises there is also a merchant mill with one pair of best French burr stones, and one pair of Cologne; furnished with modern machinery, and now leased for the unexpired term of four years, at 150l per annum, and all grain for the use of the farm, hopper free, which is nearly 1000 more. The mill and miller's house are built of free stone, within a very small distance of navigation, near to which are two or more valuable fisheries, and a well accustomed ferry over the Rappahannock to the town of Fredericksburg. The land contains inexhaustible quarries of free stone near to the river, is plentifully supplied with remarkable fine water and possesses a due proportion of meadow, which by having the command of water may be considerably increased. The roads are good, and the neighbourhood genteel and forcible. In fact, exclusive of an improveable and well conditioned farm, the value and emolument inseparably connected with a mill, ferries, fisheries and quarries eligibly situated; the profits arising from an ice-house inferior to none in the state, and a garden of four acres so abundantly stocked with vegetables of all sorts as to be fully equal to the demand in market, there might be detailed many other advantages, appertaining to the fertility of these lands, which the subscriber conceives it unnecessary to mention, being fully convinced that when examined, it will be found to be a complete, pleasant and healthy residence, possessing beauties and conveniences sufficient to attract the attention of any person desirous of becoming a purchaser. The motive which induces the subscriber to offer for sale an estate so singularly beautiful and advantageous, is a desire to become an inhabitant of Alexandria, where he can with more ease attend to his interests in the neighbourhood of that city. The purchaser may be accommodated with a few slaves in families, either for plantation or domestic use. A part of the purchase money will be required and the balance made easy, the debt being properly secured. WILLIAM FITZHUGH. Chatham, (Virg.) Dec. 19, 1796. rthb—22w2m.

NORFOLK, January 31. COMMUNICATION.
The Herald of yesterday has the following paragraph, viz.
"Yesterday a fracas of a serious nature took place in Portsmouth, between the crews of the French frigates and some of the inhabitants of the town, in which we are confidently informed a very active Magistrate and a few of the most respectable inhabitants were severely wounded. How this unfortunate altercation took place, we cannot at present state."
The occurrence which gave rise to the above paragraph was simply as follows:
Sundry persons belonging to the Medusa frigate being somewhat intoxicated on Sunday last, came into the town of Portsmouth, and there were guilty of a breach of the peace, by fighting with each other. A magistrate of the town chancing to pass at that time, thought it his duty to interpose his authority and accordingly had one of the greatest offenders taken into custody, whom he ordered to be sent to jail.
All further riotous proceedings were thus quelled for the time, by this measure, as well as through the exertions of an officer of the frigate who happened to be present. But whilst the constables were about to conduct their prisoners to the county jail, they were overtaken by a boat with several men belonging to the Medusa, who rescued the prisoners; they were however immediately hailed and ordered to come on shore by the officer above mentioned; they obeyed the summons, when the prisoners were again delivered to the Magistrate. A number of the Medusa's crew, however hearing the disturbance and not knowing what had given rise thereto, came forward armed, and a second time took the prisoners out of the hands of the officers of the peace. Some resistance was made, and it was here that the magistrate received, what he himself calls a slight scratch , in the thigh from a bayonet. Thus ended this "serious fracas," in which it has been said a "Magistrate and a few of the most respectable inhabitants were severely wounded."
The Consul of the French Republic has done every thing in his power to make satisfaction—he has ordered the man to be given up to the law, and eight of the most culpable are now in confinement. Uncommon industry has however been used to give this affair the worst aspect—and such were the reports current that we believe the Editors of the Herald cannot with justice be charged with a design to misrepresent.
(Am. Gaz.)
NEW YORK, Feb. 9.
At a meeting of the Democratic Society of Philadelphia, held on Thursday the 9th January, 1794, the following resolutions [among others] were unanimously agreed to.
6th. "Resolved that the conduct of the maritime powers at war with the French republic, in prohibiting the exportation of our produce to France and her colonies, and in seizing our vessels laden with provisions for that country, is a daring infringement of the established law of nations, and ought to be resented with a proper spirit."
7th. "Resolved, that we conceive we ought to reject the outrageous conduct of Great Britain in impressing our seamen, in seizing our vessels on the high seas and detaining them in their ports on the most frivolous pretences—and in short, in carrying on against this country a covert of insidious warfare, which evinces her fear of our power, at the same time that it can leave us no doubt of her hatred and enmity."
(Signed) JOHN SMITH, Sec'y
As the French are now outrageously seizing our vessels on the high seas and detaining and condemning them when bound to their enemies ports in violation of their treaty, as well as the law of nations; the foregoing resolutions are recommended to the notice of the republicans, who celebrate the anniversary of our treaty with France.
From the MINERVA.
[From a Correspondent.]
THE democrats call the federalists the British party , who in turn return upon the democrats the appellation of French party .
Time, the great friend of truth, has at length decided these cross-actions in his high court of appeal. For we have had British spoliations on our trade; and French spoliations. The conduct of the two parties on these two occasions forms a faithful test of their real principles. Words are but wind, and are most lavishly used when there is the most occasion to deceive.
The federalists did not justify the British spoliations—the democrats do those of the French, and say we have provoked them—such treatment is good enough for us, &c.
The federalists said, try negotiation first. Sequester British debts, said the demos—No envoy—No treaty—Reprisals—Embargo—Prohibit commerce, &c.
As to French spoliations, federal men, true to their old principles, insist, we must cultivate harmony with all nations—gen. Pinckney we hope will remove the affected pretexts of French complaint. The democrats not content with this, multiply expressions of affection for France and their curtes on our own government—in stead of demanding justice, they encourage more captures—they give a supper to Barney for publishing his orders to plunder his own countrymen.
Yet the democrats called our sending an envoy to Great Britain puffilanimous .
The propriety of this charge is also put in its true light by facts. The Federalists avowed that if Britain refused justice, they would fight her—but to ask for it, seemed too puffilanimous to the Democratic herocs.
France has played the pirate on our trade in contempt of treaties. The Federalists say not a word about fighting France, they move in Congress no sequestration or prohibition acts or embargo. The champions of these honest and wise measures are now mute. Nay, because the Federalists speak of national faith and justice, the Democrats charge them with a design to make war on France. Their Gazettes proclaim that the first gun fired against France will be our ruin.
In a word, the contest between Federal and Democratic conduct in the case of British and French spoliations, completely prove that the former are not the British party; they are truly the Americans.
If the Democrats are not in French pay, it is equally established by facts, they are degenerate Americans.
These ideas are too obvious to escape the public discernment. To counteract them, the Democrats already begin to attack and accuse the Federalists of inconsistency.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
[By the Magnet, Choate, arrived at Boston, in 50 days from Liverpool.]
ARMY OF ITALY.
From a Paris paper of Dec. 18.
Until we shall receive the reports of the commander in chief Buonaparte, the activity of the operations of the army of Italy not having yet allowed him to give an account of the successes he has obtained, we publish here a letter from general Berthier, commander of the general staff, containing an analysis of his glorious victories.
The divisionary general commander of the state, to general Baraguay d'Hilliers, commandant of Lombardy.
"Head-quarters at Verona,
"Nov. 19, sixth year.
"At length, my dear general, after the boldest manoeuvres, the most obstinate conflicts, and eight days spent without taking off our boots, we have just defeated general Alvinzy and his army, which we have pursued to Vincenza. Five thousand prisoners, three thousand men killed and wounded, four flags and twelve guns are the fruits of these victories. Alvinzy is about to rally behind the Brenta.—Davidovich, who is ignorant of what is become of Alvinzy, is on the right bank of the Adige, after having forced Vaucluse's division, and having advanced to the other side of Rivoli. We are fearful that he is retreating, if he is still at this time in his positions, to-morrow he will be ours, with the six thousand men he commands. Vive l'armee d'Italie! Mantua will soon be in the hands of the Republicans."
"Never were actions fought with so much obstinacy. We have had two generals mortally wounded, & five others of whose recovery hopes are entertained. Among the killed we reckon two of the commander in chief's aids-de-camp, and an adjutant-general."
"I have not time to say any more. We have still to fight. There will be no repose until the enemy shall be destroyed."
(Signed) "ALEX. BERTHIER."
Message from the Executive Directory to the Councils, dated 30 Frimaire, Nov. 30, fifth year.
"Citizens Legislators,
"We wait impatiently for the official dispatches of the commander in chief, Buonaparte, to communicate to you the decisive victory which has just been obtained under his command, by the army of Italy. Never was that brave army placed in so critical a position. The enemy had made the greatest efforts: they had brought from the interior of the states all that they had left of disposable forces. These troops they had marched to their destination with the utmost speed, and had contrived to form in Italy a new army: more considerable than the two former, already exterminated, before the succors sent from the interior of France, to the commander in chief Buonaparte, could form a junction with the army of Italy. It required nothing less than the genius of that intrepid warrior, the talents of the general officers and of the individuals who seconded them at the price of their blood, and the zeal and constancy of all our brave brethren in arms, to triumph over so many obstacles which the despair of our enemies had opposed to us."
"The result of the bloody conflicts, which were fought for eight successive days, is the loss on the part of the enemy of twelve thousand men killed, wounded and prisoners, four flags and eighteen guns. The present position of the armies promises new successes, and the capture of Mantua, on which the fate of Italy depends."
(Signed) "BARRAS, President. "LE GARDE, Sec'y Gen."
Letter of General Berthier, Chief of the Staff of the army of Italy.
"Head-quarters at Verona, Nov. 19th fifth year.
"The activity in which we have been for this fortnight past would not permit me to write to you as often as I could have wished, but the commandant of Lombardy, to whom I sent a summary account of our movements, must have transmitted you a copy of the same."
"Since our last affair at Caldoro, which took place on the 22d (November 12) and wherein, after an obstinate combat, the two armies remained in their positions, general Alvinzy had effected his junction with a column from Tyrol, and had an army of upwards of 40,000 men."
"On the 24th (November 14) the hostile army was in presence, and preparing to give a pitched battle. General Buonaparte, apprised of the enemy's intentions, immediately made manoeuvres to frustrate them."
"In the night between the 24th and 25th (November 14th and 15th) he ordered the division of general Vaucluse to guard the position of Rivoli, to keep in check the column of the enemy's right wing, commanded by general Davidovich. The castle and citadel of Brescia, Verona, the posts of Peschiera and Legnago were in a respectable state of defence. The commander in chief stationed some corps of light troops and flying artillery to defend the passages of the Adige; in the same night he had a boat-bridge raised at Ronco, to pass the Adige, to fall unexpectedly upon general Alvinzy's rear, cut off his communication, seize his magazines and his park of artillery, deprive him of all means of subsistence, and at last to attack him from the rear. Before day-break the divisions of Massena and Angereau had already crossed the Adige, and advanced on two roads, which cross an impassable marsh of several miles."
"The column of the left, commanded by general Massena, was the first to fall in with some of the enemy's out posts, which it worsted; that of the right, commanded by general Angereau, having also repulsed several hostile posts was stopped at the village of Arcole, occupied by the Austrians, whose fire flanked the dyke on which it was necessary to pass to penetrate thither. Arcania, which bordered this dyke on the side of the village, prevented its being turned; it was therefore necessary, in order to become masters of it, to pass through their fire, and cross a small bridge defended by several embattled houses, from which the enemy directed a
terrible fire. Our troops pushed several times forwards with charge l'epée, to carry the bridge, but not having in the first instance displayed the same boldness as they did at the bridge of Lodi, they were repulsed in their repeated attempts; in vain had general Angereau, with a standard in his hand, advanced at the head of the column to take Arcole."
"The commander in chief, who was informed of the difficulties which the divisions of general Angereau had to sustain, gave orders to general Guieux to march down the Adige, with a corps of 2000 men, and to pass the river under cover of our light artillery, at a ferry which was at the distance of two miles below Ronco, facing Alberedo; he had orders to march to the village of Arcole to turn it: but that was a long march, the day was far gone; and it was of the highest importance to capture Arcole, in order to get into the enemy's rear before they were able to learn our movement."
"The commander in chief advanced with his whole staff at the head of the division of Angereau; he reminded our brothers in arms of their being the same men that had forced the bridge of Lodi. He seemed to perceive a sentiment of enthusiasm, and was determined to profit by it. He leaped off his horse, seized a standard, rushed forward at the head of the grenadiers, and ran to the head of the bridge, crying, "Follow your General!" The column instantly moved on, and we were at the distance of 30 yards from the bridge, when the terrible fire of the enemy assailed the column, and made it fall back the very moment when the enemy were going to take flight. It was at the same instant that generals Vignolle and Lasne were wounded, and that Muiron, aid-de-camp to the commander in chief, was killed."
"The commander in chief and his staff were overwhelmed; the commander in chief himself was thrown from his horse into a marsh, from whence, under the enemy's fire, he extricated himself with difficulty; he mounted again, the column rallied, and the enemy durst not come forth from their entrenchments."
"Night began, when general Guieux arrived courageously at the village of Arcole, and finally carried it; but he retired in the night, after having made many prisoners, and carried off four pieces of cannon."
"The enemy had time to be aware of our movement; they had begun to send off all their baggage and magazines to Vincenza, and concentrated almost their whole force towards Ronco, to give battle; and before day break they occupied the village of Arcole with considerable force."
"On the 26th (Nov. 16.) at day break, the enemy attacked us on all points; the column of general Massena, after an obstinate conflict, worsted the enemy, took 1500 prisoners, and carried off six pieces of cannon and four stand of colours."
"The column of general Angereau likewise repulsed the enemy, but could not succeed in forcing the village of Arcole, which was again attacked several times. You will judge of the obstinacy of the different attacks upon this village, where seven generals were wounded."
"The same evening the commander in chief himself marched to the canal on the right of the Adige, with a column who carried fascines, with a view of establishing a passage, which could not be done on account of the current; then the adjutant general Vial, who was at the head of the column, forced the canal, up to his neck in water, but he was obliged to repass it: it was at that moment that Elliot, aid-de-camp to the commander in chief, was killed."
"The following night the commander in chief gave orders to throw a bridge over the canal, and a new attack was combined for the 27th (Nov. 17.) The division of general Massena was to attack on the left of the causeway, and that of general Angereau, for the third time, the celebrated village of Arcole, while a third column was to cross the canal to turn that village. Part of the garrison of Porto Legnago, with fifty horses and four pieces of artillery, received orders to turn the enemy's left, for the purpose of operating a diversion."
"The attack began at day break, the fight was obstinate, Massena's column met with less obstacles, but that of Angereau was again repulsed at Arcole, and falling back in disorder to the bridge of Ronco, when the division of Massena, who had followed the movement, made a retrograde motion towards the division of Angereau, and disposed itself to join it for the purpose of making a fresh attack upon the enemy, who were for this time put to flight, and who, seeing themselves turned by the left, were forced at Arcole: then the route was complete, they abandoned all their positions, and retreated to Vincenza in their night."
"On the 28th (Nov. 18.) at day break, part of the French army pursued the enemy to Vincenza, took several barges laden with their pontoon stores, picked up some prisoners, and many wounded, and the others arrived under the walls of Verona."
"During our success at Ronco, our left wing commanded at Rivoli, which place the enemy occupies at this very moment. The right wing of the Imperial army, commanded by general Davidovich, will be attacked to-morrow by superior forces, and must entirely fall into our power, or if it evacuates the place, it will be pursued to Tyrol. Then the army of Alvinzy, separated and half destroyed, must give us Mantua in a few days."
"In those different combats we took about 5000 prisoners, 57 of whom are officers; killed or wounded a vast number of men, took four stand of colours and eighteen pieces of cannon, many caissons, several barges laden with pontoons, and a great quantity of scaling ladders, which the Austrian army had procured with the design of taking Verona by assault."
"We had several generals wounded, and two of them severely; viz. Lasne, Vignolle, Verdier, Gardanne, Bon, Robert and Verne. The aid de camp of the commander in chief, Muiron and Elliot, and the adjutant-general Vardeling, were killed."
(Signed) "ALEXANDER BERTHIER."
10th Frimaire, (Nov. 30.)
"We did not expect that Lord Malmesbury would find it necessary to send a messenger to his cabinet in order to give an answer to the demand of the directory respecting the objects of reciprocal compensation, which he has to propose. It should seem, that the sending of another messenger, which he has thought requisite, is a diplomatic stratagem, employed by the English minister to wait the issue of the great events which are now deciding the fate of Italy, before he hazards an answer, which cannot but be highly important and almost decisive."
REMARKS OF THE PARIS EDITOR.
11th Frimaire, (Dec. 1.)
"We cannot pronounce with certainty that the fate of this great military movement is yet decided. By the letter of Berthier, it appears that of the two Austrian armies which have acted in concert, one is advanced upon the right bank of the Adige, without encountering any obstacles or experiencing the smallest check, and that the other has met with one which has
forced it to retreat to Vicenza; but in this position general Alvinzy has again made a sensible progress.—It is probable that General Davidovich, who has not retreated, will, at all events, try the same movement that Wurmler did, and that he will throw himself into Mantua, carrying in with him provisions. This blockade will be, without doubt, one of the greatest events of the war. The zeal of Wurmler will be equally considered as one of the greatest acts of fidelity which a subject has ever given to his king.—He has quitted the functions of a general, to become the commandant of a place, and he has given proofs of the utmost activity and of military resources in this new post."
Army of the Rhine and Moselle. The General in Chief to the Executive Directory.
"Head-quarters at Schillikop, 2 Frimaire (Nov. 22)
"Citizens Directors,
"The garrison of Kehl made a vigorous sortie to reconnoitre the line of circumvallation of the enemy."
General Delfaux was charged with the attack of the right—General Decaen was in the centre, and General Sice on the left.
The whole line of the enemy was forced, without a shot being fired, with infinite intrepidity on the part of our troops: the enemy abandoned all we have anticipated a success so complete, and had artillery horses ready, we might have taken twenty pieces of cannon at least. With the horses which we could spare from our own, we could only bring off ten pieces. We have made from six to seven hundred prisoners, amongst whom are twenty officers, including a Colonel and a Major. Such was the result of this sally.
As soon as it was thought that the enemy's corps of reserve was ready to attack us. General Delfaux caused the troops to return to their entrenchments. To attempt to maintain ourselves in those of the enemy, was an operation which was not amongst our projects.
The battle was one of the most obstinate of the war, and must have occasioned a considerable loss of the enemy. They cannot deny that the advantage was entirely ours.
The 10th, 109 h, and 84th, demi brigades performed prodigies of valor. It was impossible for me to ascertain all the details of the instances of individual courage which were displayed on this occasion. I have promised to appoint provisionally to the rank of sub lieutenant a sergeant of the 160th who gave proofs of uncommon courage. The General Officers who conducted the attack merit the highest eulogium.
General Delfaux had his horse killed under him, and was slightly wounded. General Lacombe had his horse wounded in two places.
Several Officers equally distinguished themselves. Perion and Quesard, chiefs of brigade of the 106th, and 84th, were wounded. Melisso, chief of battalion of the 10th, was amongst the foremost in forcing the entrenchments.
The good conduct of the troops upon this occasion ought to persuade the enemy, that if he is determined to attack Kehl, he will not carry it so easily as he may have been led to believe.
(Signed)
"MOREAU."
Private letters transmitted to the Directory announce, that general in chief Moreau was slightly wounded in the head with a ball. He had the modesty not to mention this circumstance, probably from a desire to avoid all appearance of ostentation.—One of our Aids de Camps had the lower part of his leg carried away.
In the midst of the preparations on the Rhine there are several parleys for the purpose of concluding an armistice. The Austrian general Kray, and the republican Bernadotte, have had a new conference on the suspension of arms, which was proposed by the French Generals. At the end of this conference general Weineck, who commands on the Lower Rhine, dispatched a courier to the Archduke Charles; and general Boumaville sent M. Luyt, the commissary at war, to Paris, with secret instructions.
The Austrians, who where forty or fifty thousand men, are now reduced to half that number.—general Kilmaine has not discontinued the siege of Mantua, and has repulsed during the same time several sorties of the besieged, who reckon so much upon the success of Austrian arms, that they lighted large fires as signs of rejoicing, but it was soon necessary to extinguish them.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 24.
The Austrian corps, commanded by general Neu, has again advanced from its entrenched position before Mentz, and taken post on the banks of the Seltz. The enemy have pushed their advanced posts even across that river, whilst the French confined themselves to concentrate their force within the line, which extends from Bingen to Kaiserlautern. This movement of the Austrians has brought on several smart engagements between the light troops of both parties, wherein the French and Imperialists have alternately proved victorious. In one of these affairs the republican general Klein surprised the whole chain of the enemy's advanced posts, put them to the rout, took a great number of men and horses, and forced the Austrians to recross the Seltz in the utmost confusion.
From the Lower Rhine we learn, that on the first of this month (21st of November) a very brisk action took place on the bank of the Sieg. The Republicans attack the advanced posts of the Austrians, who defended themselves in so vigorous a manner, that the former were obliged to fall back.
The army of the North, encamped in the front of Mulheim, is under marching orders.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company,
January 6, 1797.
At a meeting of the President and Managers, a dividend of five dollars per share, was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders, or their representatives any time after the 21st of this month.
TENCH FRANCIS, Treasurer.
Jan. 6.

Gazette of the United States, A N D Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 11.
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The valuable cotton manufactory of Mr. Broome, near Wilmington, was burnt on Tuesday evening last. We are happy to hear that this loss does not fall entirely on the owner, the greater part being sustained by the Insurance Company of North America, in which office it was insured.
"A story loses nothing by carrying."
The Directory of France say that the result of the bloody conflicts in Italy which were fought for eight successive days, twelve thousand men in killed, wounded and prisoners—four flags and eighteen guns. The Boston Chronicle states the loss at 17,000 men, 80 pieces of cannon, and 17 standards.
A correspondent who has the interest of the Inhabitants of the Northern Liberties at heart, seeing the disadvantages they labour under for the want of pavements, suggests the propriety of a lottery for raising a fund to defray the expence of paving the Streets and Footway in said liberties as more eligible than tax or assessment, and in which those whose numbers may not turn up within the fortunate class, may yet be truly said not to be a blank—as they together with others may have the pleasure and benefit of the payment and enjoy the satisfaction in mind of having contributed to so good and laudable an undertaking conducive to the convenience and health of the inhabitants.
Extract of a letter from Lt. Colonel Commandant Thomas Butler, to the Secretary of War, dated Fort Fayette, (Pittsburg) February 3, 1797.
"I am sorry to inform you that, on the morning of the 28th ult. died at this place of an inflammatory fever, the village chief MIS QUA COO NA CAW, or (RED POLE) of the Shawanese Nation. As he was a man of note in his Nation, I conceived it proper to have his remains decently buried, which was performed on the 29th with military parade. His friend, Blue Jacket, seems sensible that every attention was paid to him during his illness, as well as a proper respect to his remains at burial, and requests me to inform you, that they regret the loss of so great a man, and particularly, at a time when they had come to pay a visit to the President; but says that it has been the case with them, as with other nations, from the beginning of time, to lose their friends, and that he hopes it will have no tendency to lessen the friendship of his nation to the people of the United States, and that when he returns to his people he will encourage these sentiments."
I have informed Blue Jacket that I will write to you for permission to place a stone at the head of the deceased's grave to point out the place of his interment to their friends when they chose to visit this place, which was highly pleasing to him."
Post Office, Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1797.
LETTERS, for the British Packet for Falmouth, will be received at this Office until Monday the 13th instant, at 12 o'clock noon.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
  ARRIVED.   Ship Fame, Jones, London, - - - - - last from   Sally, Gelson, Honduras - - - - - Marcus Hook   Good Friends, Smith, Ham- - - - - 4 days   burg, via New-York, - - - - -   Big Polly, Wroth, Port-au-Prince, - - - - - last from   Sally, Colladay, do. - - - - - M. Hook   Schooner Experiment, J. Poole, - - - - - 18 days   Petit Genaive, - - - - -   OUTWARDS.   Ship Eagle, Kirkpatrick, - - - - - Londonderry   Snow Good Hope, Gemmany, - - - - - St. Croix   Schooner Harriet, Parker, - - - - - Charleston   The Schooner Flying Fish, Richard Owens, master, belonging to Norfolk, was cast away on the east end of Henegays on the 22d of January; vessel and cargo lost, captain and crew saved.   The ship Mohawk, captain Sutherland, from Barbadoes, laden with rum, for New-York, is carried into Guadaloupe. The property of Mr. Fox Cutts, Pepperelborough. 
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, January 16—Continued.
Mr. Swanwick said that if the gentleman left up could make good his calculations, he should agree with him there would be no immediate necessity for new taxes; but even if this were the case (which he was far from being convinced of) he should have a system of direct taxation to be commenced, in order to have a certain source of revenue; any surplus arising from which would be well employed in discharging a part of our public debt.
The gentleman from New-Jersey (Mr. Henderson) had said the President had never recommended direct taxes; he believed the President knew too well the privileges and duties of that House to interfere in anything which related to the origin of revenue; but he had, with great propriety, in his opinion, frequently urged the necessity of discharging the public debt, a debt which, Mr. S. said, if not got rid of, threatened the extinction of the government itself.
The funding system, he said, had been the ruin of every country which had adopted it; because one generation put off to another what was its duty to have done for itself, viz. to pay its debts. A debt of $30 millions, he said, called loudly for extinction.
If it was admitted, in order to reduce our debt, and make provision for the future, fresh revenues were necessary, it became necessary for them to compare the merits of the two systems proposed to their view for raising this money. They must examine the objections against one, and against the other. The great objection urged against a direct tax, was the difficulty of obtaining money from farmers in remote parts, and of obtaining a just valuation of property, and the expense of collecting the tax. As far as these objections had any weight, government should make efforts to surmount the difficulties. But it was said, it would be a long time before this tax could be brought into operation; if so, it was necessary to make a beginning, since without a beginning they would never expect to come to the end.
But was it not, he asked, acknowledging a principle dangerous to the existence of government, to say it was impossible to collect a tax on land? [Mr. Harper said he had never said or thought so] Mr. S. said he believed some such thing had been said; the difficulties had been stated by different gentlemen as insurmountable, and it became necessary to remove these difficulties. Suppose a war was to take place, was that the time, he asked, to commence a system of this kind; he believed not. Such a system would be the very worst for collecting taxes. And was this country so situated, there was no possibility of being involved in war? No matter from what quarter; whether it was with France or with England, it was necessary to guard against such an event by making our revenues sure.
How could we meet any foreign nation upon equal terms in treaty, when they could say to us, if you do not so and so, we will destroy your commerce and paralyze your revenue. In time of peace, he said, this business should be attended to; if it were not, how would gentlemen accuse themselves if war should overtake them? They would certainly have much reason to do it.
With respect to a land tax, Mr. S. said, it was certain, equal, and might be collected with little expence. For, notwithstanding what gentlemen had said, the expence incurred was only at the commencement; as when an assessment was once made it would last for many years.
We know, said Mr. S. that a window tax, a hearth tax, a stamp tax, and an excise, cause murmurings and discontent wherever they are established; but in no country has a land tax been grievous; except, indeed, in France, where the extensive property of the clergy and nobles under the old government was exempted from the tax. In England, there were also some objections to the tax, from its being made from what is called the Doomday Book (a very ancient record) by which means the tax falls unequally, as, since that time, lands have so greatly changed in value, that a new assessment is become necessary to make the tax equitable and unobjectionable.
But, he said, were there not some circumstances at present which marked the time as proper for laying a tax on land? Did not every one know that the very high price of produce must have put the farmer in a situation to contribute some portion to the expenses of the state? Would they be better able to pay when their produce should become lower? They certainly would not. He was not, he said, more desirous than others, to call upon country gentlemen, he did it only from necessity. When he considered the danger of being left without revenue, he could not refrain from making the call, and he believed there would be found virtue enough amongst the farmers, to bring them forward cheerfully to pay what the wants of government required.
He saw no objection to a land tax that might not be removed. Whether the mode recommended by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varnum) or any other would be best, was not then the question, but would be decided at a proper time. It had been said that farmers paid their proportion of indirect taxes; if so, he said, they could not complain of a land tax, as that would not fall heavier upon them than any other tax would do. But gentlemen said an indirect tax could be evaded; he thought there was no excellence in that quality of a tax, but the contrary, since the greatest recommendation of a tax was, that it fell equal. All taxes on consumable articles, he said, bore very unequally. A large poor family consumed much more of them than a rich small one.
It had frequently been said that all duties upon goods imported, were paid by the consumers. He believed this was not so; and he fancied any one who looked into the vendue stores, and saw merchandise selling for the amount in currency, of what it cost in sterling, would run no risk in saying, that the duty was not paid by the purchaser, whoever else might pay it.
Indirect taxes, he said, fell very heavy upon persons who lived upon the interest of money, or upon salaries; because though they were continually taxed by advances of duties, their incomes remained the same. On that ground, Mr. S. said, they had lately had many applications from their officers for advances of salary.
Such a system, Mr. S. said, was a proper part, but not a complete revenue system. In all governments tax and impost were introduced as proper companions; but here all depended upon impost, which was liable at all times to be cut off. No gentleman had said anything in answer to that objection. Nothing could be said against the truth of that position. How very possible was it, he said that they might hear in the spring, of the William Penn, the Adriana, and other ships being taken, instead of coming into our port. And if such a thing should happen, it would be hundreds of thousands of dollars lost to our revenue. Was it not necessary then, to be provided against any misfortunes which might happen? Or would gentlemen have the treasury to stop payment in case of such an event? And he would ask gentlemen at what rate they would insure the arrival of these vessels? He believed the price would be high.
The plan therefore of the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Harper) held out a vain dependence, when he rested it upon an advance of imports. And what could be thought of a window tax? The most odious tax in Great Britain, and a tax that would be highly depreciated in this country. Indeed he could remember the time, when it would not have been very safe for a person to have proposed a stamp-tax, a hearth-tax, or a window tax! An hearth tax and a window tax were the most slough of taxes. What I said he, shall one man enter our houses and count and tax our hearths, and another come and peep and examine into our windows? God forbid! The injustice of such taxes was not greater than their baleful nature, since a rich man by no means paid his proportion of them.
When such objects were brought forward as substitutes for a tax on land, it was a pretty strong presumption in its favor.
How did the gentleman intend to convey his scraps to all parts of the Union? How would such a tax affect the farmer, who might have many miles to ride for a stamp before he could give a note or take a receipt. The objection formerly made to a stamp-tax, it had been said, was because it was about to be enforced by a foreign government; he did not think that was the whole objection. He believed the thing was objectionable on account of its inequality. In Britain it was productive; in Philadelphia and other large towns, it would also be productive; but could not be extended with convenience over the States of Kentucky and Tennessee. It would either be evaded or oppressive.
By additional duty on salt, would not the poor man be affected in a much greater proportion than the rich? He certainly would, since some poor families used as much salt as a rich one; and would not such a tax tempt the farmer to give a less quantity to his cattle than was necessary for them? And were landed gentlemen certain that such a tax would be more acceptable to farmers than a land tax? He did not know whether the additional duty might not also encourage smuggling.
Gentlemen had said, that whenever peace should take place in Europe, great emigrations would take place to this country, and great wealth would be brought in. He believed if any thing would draw persons from foreign countries to this, it would be a prospect of enjoying liberty, under wise and equal laws. He believed it would not be the most effectual way of inviting Irishmen to this country, to tell them we had a hearth tax, or Englishmen by speaking to them of a window tax, or the people of France by a salt tax! It was the greatest recommendation of a tax that it fell equally on property; and whatever tax did so, he said, was a good tax.
He still asserted that if a land tax had been laid long ago, it would have been of infinite service to the country, as it would probably have prevented some ruinous financial systems from taking place. It was with public bodies as with individuals. The more easily they get money, the more liberally they spend it. It was, therefore, a happy circumstance for this country that we could no longer borrow money. When they were called upon for a loan of 300,000 dollars for the federal city, if it had been to be raised from the land, it would not have been so easily granted. This land tax would operate as a new spring in favour of government; it would awaken the attention of the farmer to its operations; to enquiry of the why and the wherefore? In the business of treaties, when money was to be granted, the farmer would be in favour of treaties only in proportion as he chose to pay a tax on his land. It was easy to grant money; but when it came to be paid, then every gentleman wished to put it off from his own shoulders, one wished it to be raised from land; another from wine; another from hearths or windows; or any thing so that it did not effect him or his constituents in any sensible degree. This was the reason he was glad they were brought to the necessity of providing money before they could dispose of it. They had this session had some noble plans on foot; they had heard something of a national university, of relieving the sufferers at Savannah; &c. but now there was a call for money, every one wished to put off the demand from himself upon his neighbour.
Mr. S. said he regretted the necessity of calling upon the farmer; but he believed it necessary. When gentlemen stated the poverty and industry of that class of citizens, he felt as much for them and had as much zeal for their interest as any man; nor did he with invidious distinctions to be drawn between the merchant and the farmer. The merchant was an agent of the farmer; but the agent was in the worst situation, because his property was the first to be destroyed. He reads in his newspaper at home that the French, the English and the Algerines take our ships; but his corn and grass grow, and his dollars are safe. He could come down to Congress, and talk very coolly about laying additional duties on commerce; but if his land was mentioned as a fit object of taxation, he immediately took the alarm. He thought landed gentlemen should be inclined rather to sympathize with the merchants in their embarrassments; and if they were not led by more generous motives to do this, even interest should lead them to it, since they would be the last to be devoured!
Let all ranks, then, said Mr. S. in conclusion, unite in putting their shoulders to the wheels of government; and since commerce pays her five millions, let agriculture pay its something; this would show a real attachment to our country. He had heard much said about federalism and friends of government; he thought those would show themselves the truest federalists and friends of government, who stepped forward in aid of its necessities. He trusted gentlemen would suffer their immediate interests to give way, in order to have the finances of the country fixed upon a foundation which could not be moved.
[To be continued.]
New Theatre.
On MONDAY EVENING, February 11, Will be presented, a Comedy called, The Way to get Married. With the Farce of The Irishman in London.
Pantheon,
AND RICKETTS'S AMPHITHEATRE. Mr. & Mrs. SPINACUTA RESPECTFULLY inform their Friends and the Public in general, their benefit is fixed for Tuesday evening, 14th February, when there will be a great variety of new and pleasing entertainments; in which Mr. Spinacuta will particularly exert himself on the TIGHT ROPES.
The whole of the numerous performances to conclude with a New Pantomime, got up by Mr. Spinacuta, called The Magic Fight; Or, The Little Cripple Devil.
With new music, changes and decorations, which will be announced in the bills and advertisements of the day. Doors to be open at five, and the Performances to begin precisely at a quarter past six. Tickets to be had at the usual places.
RICE.
180 Tierces Rice for Sale by Samuel Breck, Jun. No. 89 South Third Street, LIKEWISE, 15 or 20 Pockets COTTON, and A Quantity of SHERRY WINE, 50 Casks SWEET OIL, &c. &c. February 11
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 11, 1797. On Friday last, the 3d instant, was celebrated the anniversary of the Philadelphia Medical Society at the City Tavern. An oration, adapted to the occasion, having been delivered by Dr. Cutbush, the society partook of an elegant dinner; after which the following TOASTS were drank:
 1. The Medical School of Pennsylvania, with its founders and professors.  2. The memory of Hippocrates! May we imitate his talents for accurate and extensive observation.  3. The memory of Dr. Sydenham! Revival and prosperity to his writings.  4. The memory of Dr. Harvey! Oblivion to the ingratitude of the world, for his discovery of the circulation of the blood.  5. The memory of Dr. Haller! The Encyclopedia of Medicine of the present century.  6. The memory of Dr. Cullen! The late Corinthian pillar of the University of Edinburgh.  7. The memory of John Hunter! May we imitate his dexterity in the use of the dissecting knife.  8. The memory of Lavoisier, the author of the late Revolution in Chymistry.  9. The Pulse. Encrease to the knowledge of its different states and indications.  10. The Lancet. May judgment direct the time, manner and extent of its use.  11. Medicine without imposture.  12. Success to innovations in Medicine, while there remains a single incurable disease.  13. Speedy dissolution to all systems of Medicine not founded upon facts, however dignified they may be, by antiquity of names.  14. The Medical Key, or unity and simplicity to the principles of Medicine.  15. The United States of America: May they enlighten the nations of Europe, in the principles of Medicine, as they have done in the principles of government.  16. The Day, and perpetuity to the friendships formed in the University of Pennsylvania. 
NOTICE.
THE Sums of LANDS of the United States, in the North-Western Territory, heretofore advertised in the several public papers, will commence this evening, at the City Tavern—to be continued from day to day, till the tenth of MARCH next, if not sooner sold.
MR. PICKERING'S LETTER.
This Day Published, AND FOR SALE BY THE EDITOR, Price three eights of a Dollar. THE Letter of the Secretary of State, to Mr. Pinckney, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, to the French Republic. February 4. 6t
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS, Moral, Critical, and Entertaining. On SATURDAY EVENING, February 11th, at 7 o'clock, Will be delivered
The Effects of Ambition and Guilt, Considered, traced and exemplified in the character of Macbeth.
With a recitation of the whole character, and moral and critical observations on the character, and on the author.
On Tuesday, February 14, Recitations from the Character of H A M L E T.
With observations on the Tragedy and the author. Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulton, jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwee's looking-glass-store, No. 70, S. Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-street—Half a dollar each.
A convenient STABLE
SITUATED in Laurel Court—3 Stalls therein to be rented, with the privilege of using the Hay-Loft. Eight years of the time of service of a NEGRO MAN for sale. He is accustomed to house work, and capable of taking care of Horses. Enquire of the Printer. February 11 f t thf
MRS. GRATTAN
Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that the 4th LADIES' CONCERT Will be on TUESDAY, the 14th day of February, at the Assembly Room. Act I.
Overture, - - - - - Flynt. Scotch Ballad, Harp, Mrs. GRATTAN, Clarinet Concerto, Glee, Webbe, - - - - -
Act II.
Lesson, Piano Forte, Mrs. GRATTAN, Clementi, Song, - - - - - Sacchini, Quartetto, - - - - - Pleyel, Glee, - - - - - Danby.
Mrs. Grattan begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that the subscription-book is at her house No 39, North Sixth-street, for the reception of those names who wish to honor her with their commands.—A subscription for eight nights 16 dollars, including a Gentleman and Lady's ticket, each transferable—Half subscriptions 8 dollars, including one ticket.—Single ticket 2 dollars.
1 st The Concert to begin at half past six; and at half past eight, the music will attend for the Ball. February 11 3t
FOR SALE, BY
Philip Nicklin & Co.
Imperial } T E A S Hyson 17 Tubes Quicksilver 2 Chests Bandanno Handkerchiefs A few chests Manchester Goods, well assorted in Cor-duroy, Thickets, Ginghams, Mullinas, Dimities, &c. 3 Trunks black Sewing Silk 180 Crates Queen's Ware, well assorted 10 Tons Sheet Lead Nails assorted flat and sharp point London Particular } Madeira wine in pipes and hogsheads India Market } 40 Pipes and 104 Hogsheads Tenerife Wine 10 Hogsheads choice Port Wine 7 Tierces Snake-Root 26 Casks yellow Paint 9 Boxes and 18 Bundles writing Slates 1 Box Ink Stands and Note Presses 14 Bales Sail Canvas assorted, No. 1 to 8 February 11. MW&Bft

Canal Lottery, No. II.
Scheme of a Lottery, authorized by an act entitled "An act to enable the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna navigation, to raise, by way of Lottery, the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars, for the purpose of completing the works, in their act of incorporation mentioned."
  1 Prize of twenty thousand dollars, Dollars 20,000   1 of ten thousand dollars, 10,000   5 of four thousand dollars each, to be paid to the possessors of the five numbers first out of the wheel on the last day's drawing, at which time there shall not be less than 500 numbers undrawn, 20,000   10 of two thousand dollars each, 20,000   20 of one thousand dollars each, 20,000   43 of five hundred dollars each, 21,500   100 of two hundred dollars each, 20,000   200 of one hundred dollars each, 20,000   220 of fifty dollars each, 11,000   29,500 of five dollars each, 147,500   30,000 Tickets at ten dollars each. 300,000 
Six dollars for each ticket will only be demanded at the time of sale.
All prizes shall be paid ten days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of the possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of fifteen per cent.
Such prizes as are not demanded within 12 months after the Drawing is finished, of which public notice will be given, shall be considered as relinquished for the use of the Canal and applied accordingly.
At a meeting of the President and Managers of the Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal Navigation—and the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal,
Resolved, That Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Wells, James McCrea, John Miller, junr. and William Montgomery be a committee to arrange and direct the mode of disposing of the tickets; which committee shall deposit the money in Bank, to be carried to the credit of an account to be opened for the Lottery.
At a meeting of the Canal Board, held January 16, 1797, Resolved, That the committee for conducting the Lottery be directed to commence the drawing on the first day of March next.
Extract from the minutes, Wm. M. Smith, Secretary. Joseph Ball, John Steinmetz, Standish Forde, Francis Wells, James McCrea, John Miller, junr. William Montgomery, Managers.
FOR SALE,
At Whitefides' Tea Ware-House,
  No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial Hylon Skin.   Hylon, Souchong,   Young Hylon, Bohea   Dec. 9. 31aw3m. 
Le Breton,
SURGEON-DENTIST,
Pupil of the celebrated Mr. Dubois, late Dentist to the King and Royal Family of France, member of the College and Academy of Surgeons at Paris, Keeps a complete assortment of every thing necessary to be used for the
Preservation of the Mouth and Teeth,
Patent Mineral Teeth, and Human & Ivory Teeth; Dentifrice in powder; Opiate; excellent Elixir for Sweetening the mouth and preserving the teeth—he also furnishes Brushes and soft Sponges.
* * He lives in Chestnut-street, No. 135, above Fourth-street.
The Elephant,
Now exhibited, was bought for Ten Thousand Dollars.
He is 3 years old, 6 feet high, growing to 18 feet. He eats 150 weight a-day, and drinks a barrel of water; he has drank some days forty bottles of porter, drawing the corks with his trunk.
He is perfectly inoffensive; travels loose, at the rate of five miles an hour, and is the greatest curiosity ever brought to this Continent.
He is to be seen 'till the 15th of January, in Market-street between Third and Fourth-streets, at a quarter of a dollar, that every one may see him—after which time the former price of half a dollar will be resumed.
He will leave Philadelphia as soon as the weather will permit.
December 31
A CARD.
If Monsieur G. H. Sôhles, Who left Bordeaux the 20th June last, and arrived at Boston about the middle of August, in the Schooner Jane, is in Philadelphia, he is requested to call on Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut-street, who will give him some information of importance.
December 24, 1796.
50 Dollars Reward.
LOST, last evening, between eight and nine o'clock, as the subscriber was going to his house at the Falls of Schuylkill, from the house of his father-in-law, Mr. Francis Stewart, in Sugar-alley, between Sixth and Seventh-streets, above Market-street,
A black POCKET-BOOK,
Containing 1190 Dollars, in Bank-Notes
From 5 to 100 Dollars each, One of which was of the Branch-Bank of New-York, and several papers, such as receipts and orders.—The road the subscriber took, was the Falls road, crossing at the Upper Ferry.
Whoever finds the above Pocket-Book, and returns it to the subscriber at the Falls, or to his father-in-law, Mr. Stewart, living in Sugar Alley, shall be entitled to the above reward, paid by
JAMES HAFFY. Feb. 3.
Clocks and Watches.
LESLIE AND PRICE,
No. 79, MARKET-STREET, PHILADELPHIA, HAVE IMPORTED, by the late arrivals from London, a large assortment of WARRANTED WATCHES, consisting of horizontal, capp'd and jewell'd Gold Watches, with seconds, of superior workmanship and elegance; also capp'd and jewell'd and plain Gold Watches; capp'd & jewell'd, capp'd, seconds, day of the month, and plain Silver Watches; eight day & chamber Clocks; elegant French Clocks with marble frames; eight day and thirty hour, brass works, &c.
December 22, 1796.
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET,
65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine,
Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank.
SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.
Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it.
N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796.
Will be published, on Wednesday next, 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 classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, of South-Carolina, L.L.D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States.
N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3/4ths of a dollar. February 6
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land,
WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Milam county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms of sale apply to
Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-street. January 26.
By Authority.
Schuylkill Bridge Lottery.
Sold by WILLIAM BLACKBURN, No. 64, South Second-street.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY,
For raising Sixty Thousand Dollars, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed during the last session, for building a Stone Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at the Borough of Reading, in the County of Berks.
  1 Prize of 20,000 Dollars 20,000   1 do. of 10,000 do. 10,000   3 do. of 5,000 do. 15,000   4 do. of 2,500 do. 10,000   20 do. of 1,000 do. 20,000   39 do. of 500 do. 19,500   80 do. of 200 do. 16,000   100 do. of 100 do. 10,000   300 do. of 50 do. 15,000   1 do. of 500 do. to be paid the possessor for the first drawn no. 500   5 do. of 3,000 do. to be paid possessors of the five last drawn nos 15,000   9,400 do. of 15 do. 141,000   10,054 Prizes 300,000   19,946 Blanks   30,000 Tickets at Ten Dollars 300,000 
All Prizes shall be paid fifteen days after the drawing is finished, upon the demand of a possessor of a fortunate ticket, subject to a deduction of twenty per cent. The Drawing will commence as soon as the Tickets are disposed of, or perhaps sooner, of which public notice will be given.
Philip Miller, Peter Kershner, William Witman, Joseph Hiesler, James Diemer, Thomas Dundas, James May, John Otto, John Keim, Daniel Graeff, Sebastian Miller, COMMISSIONERS. Reading, May the 9th, 1796.
Tickets in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, to be had at the above office, where the earliest information of the drawing of the Washington No. 2, and Patterson Lottery's, are received, and check books for examination and registering are kept.
Tickets in the above Lottery to be had at Mr. Sheridan's Race-street, John Hay, North Third-street and Henry Swayer's, German Town. January 26
Lottery and Broker's Office,
No. 64, South Second-street.
TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a
Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late Lottery.
Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination.
The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. * * Also Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery for sale at Ten Dollars each, which will be drawn early in the Spring.
Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, January 26, 1797.
Houses and Lots for sale,
By the Subscriber, in the town of West-Chester, Chester county, 25 miles from Philadelphia, on the great state-road, leading Wellwood. Viz. No. 1. A two-story Stone House, the corner of High and Gay Streets, 40 feet front by 34 feet deep, including a very convenient flower-house: the House contains ten well-finished rooms, a kitchen and entry: the Lot is 144 feet front on Gay-street, equal to any stand in West-Chester. No. 2. A two-story Stone house adjoining, 27 feet front, containing eleven well-finished rooms, both being ceiled in the garrets, house and lot same depth as the other, a kitchen, &c.—sellers under both houses, with good stables on the lots. These Houses are almost new, done by good workmen, in a masterly manner. No. 3. A Lot 42 feet front. No. 4, 34 feet. No. 5, 44 feet. No. 6, 129 feet, all of them ten rods deep. On two of the above are erected three log and frame houses, two stories high, cellars under the whole, and a small stable to each. The above Lots are situated near the Court-House. The whole will be exposed to PUBLIC SALE, on the 21st and 22nd days of February next, at two o'clock, when the conditions will be made known. Possession may be had the first of April next. The Title is indisputable. JOHN KINNARD. January 28
Twenty Guineas Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 23d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantalettes, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him so that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10.
No. 170.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit.
BE it remembered, that on the 24th day of January in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, John Thompson of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following to wit—
"A Comparative View of the Constitutions of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States, exhibiting in tables the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions under the several heads of administration; with notes and observations. By William Smith of South-Carolina, L.L.D. and member of the Congress of the United States."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. Feb. 1.
DANCING
TAUGHT BY MRS. B Y R N, Of the New Theatre, To Ladies only.
THINKING it is a great advantage for them to have a Female Tutor in that art, pledges herself to their parents and friends to take all possible care in their instruction.
In addition to the Dances taught in Philadelphia, means to teach the Minuet, Minuet de la Cour, Allemand, Gavot, Quadrilles, Strathspeys, and all Scotch Dances; and above all to pay particular attention to that very necessary part Polite Address. For particulars enquire of Mrs. Byrn, No 70 north Eighth-street. February 6
SAMUEL RICHARDET
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.
The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe.—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.
Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season.
Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar.
The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite.
SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to prefer that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19.
Fresh Garden, Grass and Flower-Seeds, Roots, &c. &c.
This day landing from the Ship Eagle, captain Folsack, from London,
And FOR SALE by GOLDTHWAIT & MOORE,
Corner of Walnut and Second-streets,
A most capital and extensive Assortment of GARDEN, GRASS and FLOWER-SEEDS, ROOTS, &c. &c.
  Five kinds Asparagus Three kinds Cresses   Four Bercocle Twelve Onion   Twenty-five Beans Thirteen Radish   Six Beets Fifteen Turnip   Eleven Broccli Fifteen Peas   Twenty-six Cabbage Six Savoy   Six Carrot Four Parsnip   Three Cauliflower Twenty-three Melon   Five Celery Twenty-one Lettuce   Ten Cucumber   Common and lemon Thyme   Curled leaf and sprigged Parsley   Pot Marjoram Pot Marjoram   Balm Thyme Mangel Wurtzel   Leek Rail Shallots   Rape Seed Rye Grass Saint Foin   Red and white Clover Timothy, &c. &c. Lucerne 
With a curious collection of the most esteemed FLOWER-SEEDS and ROOTS, Being the most extensive ever imported into this city. The above are from a capital Seedsmen in London, and are warranted fresh and good. Printed catalogues may be had by applying as above. Dec. 17.
Washington Lottery.
TICKETS, warranted undrawn, may be purchased or exchanged for prizes, at the Office, No. 147, Chestnut-street, where a correct Numerical Book is kept for public inspection. Also Canal Lottery Tickets for sale or exchanged for prizes drawn in the Washington Lottery, of which the 60th and 61st days returns are received. The Business of a Broker carried on as usual. January 12.
INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Pennsylvania.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the directors have declared a dividend of THIRTY DOLLARS per share, on the business of the last six months: which will be paid to the stockholders or their legal representatives, after the 10th instant. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1797.
Bank of Pennsylvania,
January 4, 1797.
At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of sixteen dollars on each share was declared for the last 6 months, which will be paid to the Stockholders after the 14th inst. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. Jan. 3.
Particular Teneriffe WINE.
50 Quarter-Casks Particular Teneriffe WINE, Of a superior Quality, For sale by A. MARPLE & IS. W. MORRIS, No. 60 Dock-street. February 8
Pennsylvania Population Company.
NOTICE is hereby given, to such Share-holders as have not paid their assessments on their shares—to pay the same immediately to the Secretary of the Company, at the Company's Office, No. 53 north Fourth-street, Philadelphia. They are further informed, that in default of paying the same within thirty days from the 4th of February, instant, the several forfeitures will be strictly exacted, in conformity to the 21st article of association. By order of the Board, SOL. MARACHE, Secretary. Feb. 2.
Washington Canal Lottery,
No. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. I.
  Viz 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000   1 ditto 10,000   7 last drawn } Tickets, each 5,000 35,000   6 ditto 1,000 6,000   10 ditto 400 4,000   20 ditto 100 2,000   55 ditto 50 2,750   5750 ditto 12 69,000   To be raised for the Canal, 26,250   5850 Prizes, 775,000   11650 Blanks, not two to a prize. 
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, - 175,000
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished,