Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-06-09 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1793.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 9, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
A Sloop for Sale, VIRGINIA BUILT. About two and an half years old—burthen 31 tons, falls fast, and is well found.—Enquire of Thomas & Joshua Fisher, No. 5, Dock Street.
FOR SALE, THE SHIP RICHMOND, JUST arrived from the East-Indies and lying at Latimer's Wharf. Live Oak and Cedar and in every respect as excellent a frame, as perhaps was ever put together, copper bolted and sheathed. She is 30 feet keel 27 1/2 feet beam, 12 feet hold, 6 feet between decks and will carry 4,400 barrels of Flour.—For terms, apply to Mordecai Lewis.
LANDING, At Walnut Street Wharf, from on board the brig Amiable Matilda, William Brown, Master, from Bourdeaux, Claret in hogsheads and in cases of superior quality, Brandy in Pipes.
FOR SALE, Thomas & John Keeland. Said Brig for sale, With two pair four pound CANNON, and one pair 12lb. CARRONADES.
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP LIBERTY, ISAAC VANDEMEERGER, Master. A good new vessel, fails well—Lying at Wharton's Wharf, will sail about the tenth of next month, a considerable part of her Cargo being engaged.—For freight or passage apply to JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front Street.
JUST ARRIVED, In the brig Gayoso, capt. Bingham, from St. Martins A quantity of SALT, of an excellent quality A few gross Porter Bottles, new And twenty cakes Vinegar and the said BRIG, Also, FOR SALE, Enquire of Jehu Hellingworth & Co. No. 22, Little Water Street, South.
30 tons of Lignum Vitae, FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
WANTED, Approved Bills on London, FOR which cash will be paid at par. Enquire of the Cashier of the Bank of the United States.
The Cargo of the Brig Minerva FROM BOURDEAUX, CONSISTING OF Claret in Hds. and Cases Oyl, Capers, Olives, Anchovies and Prunes FOR SALE BY Thomas Fitzsimons.
WILLIAM MEREDITH, Attorney at Law. HAS Removed to No. 127 Chestnut-Street, where Titles to Real Estates are examined and Briefs thereof and Conveyances of every kind, prepared.
THE REV. DR. BLAIR'S DISCOURSES, Delivered on the late National Fast Day. Is just Published, by JAMES WATTERS, & Co. And may also be had of the principal booksellers.
The first volume of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE With an appendix containing the President's message and the dispatches is now published, and may be had of the publishers—the principal booksellers in Philadelphia—by George Hill, Baltimore and by Alexander Somerville New-York—A few copies of the Dispatches may be had separate.
Baskenridge—for sale IT consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five Farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Potomac.
There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres—The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expense would put it in complete repair. The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds.
Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—It is wooded and watered. To save trouble, the price is five pound per acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to enquire of T. McEuen & Co. No. 78, Chestnut Street.
For Sale, A FARM and COUNTRY SEAT, SITUATED on the west side of the Schuylkill opposite to Norris-town, seventeen miles from Philadelphia—the farm contains 195 acs of land, 50 of which are woodland, about 40 of meadow, and the rest arable land. The house and garden which is large and well paved, stand in the most pleasant situation, commanding a view of the river, an island which is opposite, and the village of Norris-town—There is a fish hatchery belonging to the place—Enquire in Philadelphia, No. 96, North Third Street, or on the premises.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, May 17. MR. SITGREAVES wished to propose an additional rule to the Standing Rules and Orders of the house. It must of course, be believed, lie upon the table a day previous to decision. He would therefore lay it before the house now, and call it up for decision to morrow. It was as follows:
Resolved, that during the remainder of this session, the Standing Rules and Orders of the House be amended by adding the following: That no member shall, either in the house or in Committee of the whole, speak more than once to the same question. MR. D. FOSTER, from the committee of claims, made a report on the petition of Jonathan Young, one of the militia artillery, called out in the state of Massachusetts, in consequence of the requisition of 80,000 Militia ordered at the last session, who was wounded by one of the cannon in exercising, so that he had been under the necessity of having one of his hands amputated. He prays for a pension. The report is unfavourable, on the ground of the petitioner's not being in the service of the United States.—Concurred in.
The SPEAKER laid before the house the address of the inhabitants of Newbern, N. Carolina, expressive of their approbation of the conduct of the Executive in their Negotiations with France, and of their determination to support the future measures of Government. MR. IMLAY presented addresses to the same effect from the counties of Monmouth, Middlesex and Burlington; and Mr. SCHURMAN one from Gloucester County, N. J. They had the usual reference. The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the State of the Union on the bill authorizing the President to raise a Provisional Army; when the consideration of the third section being resumed.
MR. R. WILLIAMS moved to amend the section so as to make the Voluntary Corps proposed to be embodied by that section, a part of the Militia of the United States. It appeared to him unnecessary, he said, for them to attempt to say by whom, or by what authority the Officers of these corps shall be appointed; because if the committee only point out whether they shall be considered as Militia or Regulars, the constitution has declared in what manner they shall be officered. It was not very material to him which they are considered, though he would rather have them considered as Militia, as it would be the cause of producing an effective Militia, which every one acknowledges would be a desirable thing, but if they are to be considered as Regulars, he believed it would produce a contrary effect. He hoped, therefore, his amendment would be agreed to.
MR. HARTLEY was much surprised to find that new difficulties should be raised against this bill. The aggressions of the French Nation had been so great, that he doubted not, in one month from the date hereof, every man who is a friend of his country will be ready to say we ought no longer to bear with them. The people of this country are jealous of their rights, and to raise a large body of troops, without immediate necessity, would alarm them; but in our present situation, he wondered the present measure should be objected to. He should rather have expected a Declaration of War, which he was confident would be well received by a majority of this house. Mr. H. trusted the present amendment would not prevail, as he wished these volunteers by all means, to be commanded by Officers appointed by the President of the United States.
MR. BROOKS was of opinion that this question was decided yesterday. If this amendment were to be adopted, it would show that the committee had changed their minds since yesterday as to the manner in which the Officers of these Volunteers ought to be appointed.
MR. SITGREAVES did not rise to answer any arguments which had been urged in favour of this amendment, but to express his hope, that as this subject had already been fully discussed, no further time would be lost upon it. He addressed himself particularly to the friends of the bill, that so far as it depended upon them no time might be lost upon it. MR. McDOWELL differed in opinion with the gentleman from New York (Mr. Brooks) when he considered this the same question which was determined yesterday. It was said by gentlemen yesterday, that it was unfair to vote for striking out a section which was capable of being amended as to do away the objections brought against it. He believed some gentlemen voted against striking out the section on that ground. But gentlemen are all at once very desirous of cutting short discussion. Those who heretofore spent days in debating on comparatively very unimportant subjects; now with a question of great magnitude to be taken without debate.
When this subject was yesterday under discussion, the gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Harper) said he wished to keep up the present system of alarm, in order to answer certain purposes of government. It had already been kept up for some time, and produced effects which, he believed, could not have been produced without it. It was well known that certain gentlemen in this house had for a long time past been endeavouring to increase our Military establishment, and to raise a Navy, and they had seized this moment of alarm to effect both purposes.
Gentlemen speaking of the important services to be achieved by the young men proposed to be raised, said, that they would make bare their arms, and shield us from all danger. Though he should wish to encourage in our youth an ardent desire to defend their country, he did not wish to expose them to danger alone. He wished the citizens generally to bear their share in the service, whenever danger shall appear. But it had been said, these men can do no good except their Officers are appointed by the President. His signature was to do every thing. If he thought the seal of the President could possess all the virtue ascribed to it, he might agree to its being used in this case; but which he believed the Officers appointed by the several States are as good, and as well disposed to defend their country, as any the President can appoint, he could not agree to their being changed in the way proposed. He could not conceive why gentlemen should be jealous of their own States appointing improper persons. To give the President this right would be to add greatly to his power. He believed Congress ought to be cautious how they increase this power; and however un-
popular the opinion may at present be, he would express his determination not to increase that power by taking a portion of it from the Government of the Individual States, or from this body, and adding it to his. He wished to keep each power within its present bounds.
MR. McD. repeated what has several times been said, that it is extraordinary that the Northern and Eastern States, should insist upon defending the Southern against their will. It was said, this corps was wanted to answer those purposes for which a similar force has been raised in England and Ireland. And what, said Mr. McD. have they been used for there, but to suppress Political Opinion. The Military force is there riding over the people, and dragging husbands and fathers from their wives and children, to prison, merely because they have taken the liberty to think. However much gentlemen wished to support certain opinions in this country, he hoped they would not with them to be forced upon the people by a system of Terror. He apprehended the zeal of gentlemen had carried them too far on this occasion.
MR. R. WILLIAMS did not make this motion, he said, to give any gentleman an opportunity of answering the arguments of yesterday, nor to bring at all into debate the question of yesterday. He made it in conformity to an opinion which he then gave, and upon which he voted for the retaining of this section. But it is a little extraordinary that gentlemen will not permit others who merely differ with them as to the mode of defence, without having imputed to them by those gentlemen a disposition to leave the country to a foreign enemy. If ever there was a question came before this house during the present session, in which these insinuations might have been spared, he thought the present must be one.
What is the question? It is merely whether the President shall accept of any companies of persons who may offer themselves, and that they shall be called Militia. He had as much a disposition to put the country in a state of defence as any man; but he believed a good militia would be its best defence. It had been conceded, that in case of a sudden attack, the militia must be resorted to in the first instance. Why will gentlemen say, that because a member wishes these men to be considered as militia, he is against providing a defence for his country. If he thought it would be best, he certainly ought to advise it, without meeting with any such imputations, and without being, and therefore advised it. He thought arms ought to be so distributed thro' the country, that in case of danger, every man might leave his plough, and take up his musket to defend his country. If it was held that there would be no objection to standing troops, how could these men, Mr. W. asked, be less disposed to defend their country, because their officers were appointed by the Individual States, than if they had been appointed by the President of the United States. The gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Sitgreaves) addressed himself to a certain part of the committee. He should never follow his example, but address what he had to say to every member present. He had never any particular characters in view. Mr. W. said, he did not wish to take up much time of the committee, nor should he have risen at all, had it not been for an insinuation that his motion owed its rise to improper motives, than which nothing tended more to lower the dignity of the proceedings of the Legislature of the Union.
MR. DAVIS said, it was much to be lamented, that whilst gentlemen are all agreed in principle, they should differ as to the means of carrying that principle into effect. There are a few members, Mr. D. said, who do not agree as to the necessity of having troops in addition to our present militia. Indeed, he must own he did not feel all that security from militia alone which had been expressed by some gentlemen. He knew the French had landed an Army in this country heretofore, in defiance of the British Navy, and therefore might do it again; the Ocean was still open. He was therefore impressed with the necessity of raising men of some kind for the defence of the country; but the mode proposed by the bill as it stands, he objected to. He was afraid of the consequences. It would create jealousies and suspicions of a serious nature. Every one knows that the people of the United States are divided in their opinions. Some have implicit confidence in every thing thing which is done or recommended by the President of the United States. Others have not this confidence. The Eastern States for instance place great reliance in the President, and this is natural. They are well acquainted with his person and character, and are therefore attached to him from local prejudices. Gentlemen from the southern States are, on the contrary (perhaps too much so) prejudiced against the President. What will be the consequence? If this bill passes, as it now stands, the people of the Eastern States will probably turn out and offer their services to the President; perhaps those of the Southern will not. This might produce bad effects. It is probable that those who turn out will be called Executive Men, whilst those who do not, will be termed Disorganizers, which will create a disagreeable, and perhaps a dangerous division in the country—a division, the effects of which he owned he was afraid. The best way, he believed, would be to call upon every state to furnish its quota of men, to go into the field for a year or two, and not leave the matter optional, as by this bill. His fears on this head, did not arise from any apprehension that the President would abuse the power placed in him of appointing Officers and accepting of the service of men; they arose from an apprehension of undue agitations in the Public Mind, and from the jealousies and frifses which would grow out of them.
Great inconvenience, if not danger, would arise not only from the difference of opinion existing in the Southern and Eastern States; but also in the States themselves. In the state of New York, for instance, some of the Representatives are advocates of every Executive measures, and others are generally opposed to them. Part of the people of that State might therefore be expected to come forward and offer their services to the President, whilst others will decline doing it, which will produce a division in that state. The same thing would take place in some others. When he recollected all these difficulties and disagreeable consequences, he must be opposed to the bill; not from any fear of Public Liberty being endangered by the existence of such a body of men, but merely on account of the circum-
stances he had mentioned. If any gentleman would bring forward a proposition for obliging every State to provide a certain number of men, he would vote for it. When he voted against this bill, he hoped it would not be considered that he did so, from a wish to yield passive obedience to any Nation in the world, but solely for the reasons which he had mentioned.
MR. DAYTON (the Speaker) was opposed to the motion upon every principle, but especially because it was founded avowedly in a distrust of the first magistrate, in whom the people most deservedly reposed the highest confidence. If the amendment prevailed, it would neutralize and render nugatory, one of the most important provisions of the bill. The member from Kentucky (Mr. Davis) had deviated from his usual course of fair argument, and had thought fit to indulge himself in reflections illy calculated to cement the Union, or to inspire a confidence in the general government. To what good end did that gentleman attempt to influence improperly the decisions of Congress upon important questions, by unfounded insinuations that the attachment, and confidence in the President, was merely local, and confined almost exclusively to that portion of the Union, which was his birth place and residence, and that any measures tending to increase the Executive influence would be viewed in other parts, and particularly in the Southern States with jealousy and disapprobation. Language so unwarrantable tended only to irritate and divide, and ought not to escape the severest animadversion. MR. DAVIS asked and was permitted to explain. He said he did not say that this was the case; but that the President having been born and educated in the Eastern States, it was natural the people there should be attached to him, in a greater degree than in other parts of the Union.
When Mr. Davis sat down, Mr. Dayton said, that he had been in the habit of respecting the gentleman from Kentucky, for his candour and general correctness of opinion, yet he felt himself compelled to declare that he was not better satisfied with the explanation than with the first speech. The jealousy and distrust which gentlemen from Southern States, and particularly from Virginia, expressed so unqualifiedly in respect to Executive measures, was not new in Congress, but was of much earlier date than the election of the present President, and could not therefore have its source in any belief of want of merit, talents or probity in him.
The same distrust had marked the conduct and speeches of the members from that State for at least four years past; and the former President had been as much the object of jealousy as the present, nay even more so, although his place of birth and residence was in their neighbourhood. In proof of this, he recollected well that a very influential member from Virginia (Mr. Giles) now absent from the House on account of sickness, had on a former occasion most unequivocally declared, that he no longer reposed confidence in the man who was then President and Head of the Executive Department.
As the Representatives who now distrusted the Government, and opposed its acts, distrusted and opposed it when he who presided was a citizen selected from their own neighbourhood, so it was remarkable that the present supporters of the Government were among the most zealous to support it at that time, without regard to the distance of birth place and residence of the character who administered it. This, Mr. D. said, must convince every unprejudiced mind, that confidence and distrust were not influenced by local considerations as had been suggested, but must be ascribed to other causes, that of the merits of the objects in the one case, and of a fixed and determined temper of opposition in the other. The object of the bill was to provide a prompt and efficient defence for the country, threatened as it was with hostility, and that of the section under consideration was, in furtherance of that object, to authorise the acceptance of such Volunteers as would first step forth in case of danger. They would not be deterred from offering their services by any apprehension of their being called "Executive men," as the member had expressed it. They would feel themselves superior to such insinuations, and would merit by their conduct, the honorable appellation of Defenders of their country. MR. D. concluded with exhorting the friends of this system of defence to oppose this amendment as destructive of its energy, and as coming from, and advocated by its avowed enemies, whose with must be to make it worse rather than better, and thereby to encircle the number of its opponents.
MR. HARPER was not prepared to say, even if he considered the reasoning of the gentleman from Kentucky founded, that government ought to reject an Eastern or a Northern force, because they could get no force from any other quarter. He was of opinion, that if so many men could not be got from the South, as from the North and East, it was an additional reason for adopting the present bill; because, in proportion as some parts of the Union would be inclined to submit, we ought to withhold the force from other quarters. But he was far from agreeing with the gentleman from Kentucky on the present occasion, however great respect he always felt inclined to pay to his opinions. He seemed to think that voluntary enlistments would not take place to the Southward; that in those states there may exist a want of confidence in the President; a want of attachment to the Government; a want of that ardour which may be expected in other parts of the country. Mr. H. said, he believed that the people in those parts of the Union to which he alluded, are as strongly attached to the Government, and to the Executive, and have as good an opinion of the measures of Government, as the people in any other quarter of the Union. Nor did he believe they would be behind with any others in giving a thorough support to this Government, which is the object of their choice. In proof of this, he might cite the various Memorials which have come from those parts, not only on this, but former occasions, in which the strongest attachment to the Government is expressed; or he might appeal to the language of the Representatives themselves who come from thence, who constantly say, that however they may differ in opinion from other gentlemen on political questions, they and their constituents will always be ready to defend their country in time of danger.
MR. H. knew that certain politicians in this house, under the influence of a determined Party Spirit, had set their faces in the most decided manner in opposition to all the acts of Government; but they have not been able to
induce a corresponding sentiment in the country from whence they came. He knew their mistakes were seen and pardoned on account of their talents and probity in other respects; but though their mistakes are pardoned, they are not gone into. He knew also that it is the creed of those gentlemen, that when a measure has been adopted it ought to be carried into effect; therefore a difference of political opinion exists, & must exist, there can be no doubt that whenever danger approaches, there will be but one voice. The conduct of the Virginia Militia, when called upon to march against the insurgents against the Excise Law in this state, had been frequently mentioned, and with propriety, in illustration of this fact. He did not doubt the same spirit of alacrity to preserve order in the country, and a due obedience to the laws, would be shewn, whenever an occasion shall call for it, and, if possible, more so, in defending the country against a Foreign enemy. So far from the embodying of these volunteers proving an invidious distinction between different parts of the country, he believed it would prove the reverse. The people of N. Carolina, S. Carolina, and Virginia, so far from holding their services back, because they see the Northern and Eastern States come forward, the fight would arouse them. They would immediately say, "Our brethren, with whom we shed our blood in the common cause of Independence, are taking up Arms for again defending their country against a Foreign enemy, let us join them." This would be their feeling, and they would not suffer themselves to be outdone by any part of the Union. Mr. H. was not afraid of the want of spirit in the southern country. He believed their strength was less than that of some other states, but their will was equal to the will of any. They would risk their all in defence of their country. He never had, nor ever should have any doubt on this subject.
MR. H. said, he would here notice an observation of the gentleman from Pennsylvania made yesterday. He asked in what respects these voluntary corps would be preferable to ordinary Militia? He would ask, in his turn, in what respects menable, active and willing to serve their country, men bound by one sentiment, are preferable to men of all ages, characters and dispositions, forced into the service? and whether the former, whose convenience permits them to leave home, and who do not leave helpless families behind them, are not likely to be a more effectual force than the latter? He believed there would be no doubt on the subject. Every one knows that the Militia Officers are an extremely respectable class of men; yet it was also known many of them could not, without some sacrifices go into active service, and some were too old to do it. Some might also be indisposed to come forward, and wherever this should be the case, the President ought to have power to appoint others. Whenever Militia Officers are able and willing to serve, there is no doubt they will be preferred to others.
Another striking difference existing between these corps and ordinary Militia, was this. These volunteers may be called out, and trained in the use of Arms, and Military Discipline; before they are wanted for immediate service, whereas the ordinary Militia could not be called out, except in case of actual danger. This was a great advantage in favour of these corps.
But it was said, these volunteers might enlist in the independent companies at present in existence. This would separate persons living in the same neighbourhood, and spread them throughout the country; and instead of being distinct bodies, where they could know their own officers, they would be placed under men whose characters they would be unacquainted with, and their military spirit, which ought to be kept alive and encouraged, would, by this means, be frittered down and destroyed. Besides, in some parts of the country, there may be a greater number of volunteers than could be admitted into existing companies. Take, for instance, the county of Lancaster, where there are five or six volunteer companies now organized, and which might admit to complete them, 3 or 400 young men; but there may be 2000 young men in that county ready to serve; and if so, what could be done with the surplus? They must of course be sent to a distance, or their service be short.
Under this view of the subject, and considering this as a repetition of the motion of yesterday, he should give it his dissent, as he saw no difference betwixt amending the section in this manner, and striking it out altogether.
MR. W. CLAIBORNE said, whether or not all the measures of the Executive are approved throughout the United States, is not now the question. The proposed amendment met with its approbation, and if a majority of this committee shall think proper to adopt it, it would not be less acceptable to him, because it was made and supported by gentlemen supposed inimical to the bill. His motive for advocating this amendment, did not arise from any jealousy of the President's misusing the power, but from an apprehension of its effects upon the militia. He believed if the clause was to be agreed to as it stands, the militia are gone.
Early in the present session a committee was appointed to prepare a bill for placing the militia of this country upon a better footing than at present. They reported a bill recommending a select corps of militia; but the farther consideration thereof was postponed until the next session. The present amendment embraced the same idea, and if it were carried, the volunteer youth would form a kind of select corps to the militia. Would this amendment, if adopted, lessen the number of men who would be ready to rally round the standard of government, whenever danger shall threaten? No; it would not, it was merely calculated to put them on the ground of militia, instead of making them a part of the army, and to prevent a dangerous increase of that establishment. For it was not a call upon any particular part of the union, but upon all the youth of the United States, to come forward and enroll themselves as volunteer soldiers, be officered by the President, and subject themselves to be called into service at his pleasure; and from the spirit which now exists in the United States, and the military ardour of our youth, he had no doubt their numbers would be very large. The consequence will be that our militia will be enfeebled by the attachment of our young men to this chosen band, and what remained will be generally aged and infirm. If it was the intention of gentlemen to destroy the militia al-

together it would be well for them to say so; if not, he thought they ought to agree to the present amendment.
The gentleman from S. Carolina has said, that except this section is agreed to as it stands, the country would be deprived of the services of these patriotic young men. He was of a different opinion. He believed, if these young men wished to serve their country in time of danger, they would immediately form themselves into companies, and learn the use of arms, so that they may act to greater advantage as a part of the militia of the several states. Whilst military zeal is at its present height, he wished advantage to be taken of it, but in the way he had mentioned. This fervor would have a good effect on the militia, by reviving the dormant spirit of that body of men, whom he looked upon as the great safeguard of the country. He had not the honor with the gentleman from N. Jersey (the Speaker) of ranking amongst the known defenders of the United States, but he wished to be a supporter of the present motion, and when danger shall appear, he hoped he should be found an humble defender of his country.
Mr. J. WILLIAMS would not have said anything on this subject, had it not been for what had fallen from the gentleman from Kentucky. From the age of that gentleman and of the gentleman last up from Tennessee, it was evident they did not take an active part in this country in the year 1775; but it will be recollected that there were volunteers at that time called minute-men , who were of great service. When the British marched from Boston to Lexington, the militia joined the minute-men, after they had been defeated by the British. He never before heard that to take volunteers from the body of militia, would ruin the militia.
In the year 1775, the militia came forward in volunteer corps, and instituted a military school. He hoped this would be done now, as it would be advisable for our youth to make themselves acquainted with military duty, whether we are engaged in war, or not.
Every possible objection Mr. W. said, was urged against this bill. It was much to be regretted that time should be so uselessly employed, by so many obstacles being thrown in the way of this bill. If he supposed with the gentleman from Kentucky, that it would produce disorder in any of the states, he should be one of the last to vote for it. But if the addresses lately received from the four states, were referred to, it would be found the people in that country are as ready to support the government, as the people to the eastward are. Indeed the youth of Baltimore, it appears, are as ready as those of this city, or New-York, to come forward in defence of their country, and he expected shortly to hear that the youth of Charleston had done the same. He hoped, instead of damping this spirit, by agreeing to the present motion, every thing would be done to support and cherish it.
Mr. R. WILLIAMS rose to reply to the charge made by the Speaker of his having voted for striking out the whole of the section, and of being, consequently, an enemy to the principle of the bill. He said he had voted for it, with a hope of introducing the present amendment.
The question on the amendment was put and negatived 50 to 38.
Mr. SHEPARD moved to strike out the provision that went to confine the use of these volunteers in the state to which they belong, or in an adjoining state, which was carried, there being 60 votes for it.
Mr. GALLATIN then moved to strike out the following words in the third section, "within three years after the passing of this act," and inserting in lieu thereof the words, "before the next session of Congress," which was negatived 48 to 42.
The committee then rose, and the house took up the second amendment which had been agreed to in committee of the whole. The first amendment proposed by the select committee, to strike out in the third and fourth lines of the first section of the said bill, the words "whenever he shall judge the public safe by shall require the measure," and to insert, in lieu thereof, the words "in the event of a declaration of war against the United States, or of actual invasion of their territory by a foreign power, or of imminent danger of such invasion, discovered, in his opinion, to exist," being under consideration.
The amendment reported thereon, by the committee of the whole house, to add to the end thereof, the words following, to wit, "before the next session of Congress," was agreed to by the house, the Yeas and Nays being taken as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgess, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clopton, Craik, Davis, Dawson, Dennis, Dent, Elmore, Evans, Findley, Gallatin, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Jones, Locke, Lyon, Machir, Macon, Matthews, M'Clenachan, M'Dowell, Milledge, New, Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Skinner, Van Alen, Wadsworth.—35.
And on the question, that the house do agree to the said amendment, as amended by the committee of the whole house, the Yeas and Nays were taken as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Baldwin, Bard, Bartlett, Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Bullock, Burgess, Champlin, Chapman, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clopton, Craik, Danna, Davis, Dawson, Dennis, Edmond, Elmore, Evans, Findley, A. Foster, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Jones, Locke, Lyon, Matthews, M'Clenachan, M'Dowell, Milledge, New, Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Skinner, Van Alen, Wadsworth.—35.
The second amendment proposed by the select committee, and agreed to by the committee of the whole house, to strike out in the fifth line of the said first section, the word "several," and in lieu thereof, to insert the word "ten," was agreed to by the house, the Yeas and Nays being taken as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount,
Brent, Bryan, Bullock, Burgess, Champlin, Chapman, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clopton, Davis, Dawson, Dennis, Dent, Edmond, Findley, Fowler, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Harrison, Havens, Heister, Holmes, Jones, Locke, Lyon, Macon, Matthews, New, Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Skinner, W. Smith, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumner, Tillinghast, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, J. Williams, R. Williams.—56.
NAYS. Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Brooks, Coit, Craik, Dana, Edmond, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Griswold, Hartley, Hindman, Hofmer, Imlay, Kittera, Machir, Morgan, Morris, Otis, Schureman, Sewall, Sinnickson, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, Thatcher, Thomson, Van Alen, Wadsworth.—35.
The other amendments proposed by the select committee, as amended by the committee of the whole house, were, on the question severally put thereupon, agreed to by the house.
Mr. R. WILLIAMS then renewed his motion farther to amend the said bill, by striking out, in the fourth and fifth lines of the third section, the words "company or companies of volunteers," and inserting, in lieu thereof, the words "militia corps established by law in any state." The Yeas and Nays upon which were taken as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Burgess, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clopton, Dawson, Elmore, Findley, Fowler, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Hanna, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Hofmer, Imlay, Kittera, Lyon, Machir, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Morris, Otis, Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Skinner, W. Smith, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumner, Tillinghast, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams.—39.
NAYS. Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Brooks, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Coit, Craik, Danna, Davis, Dennis, Dent, Edmond, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Griswold, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Hartley, Hindman, Hofmer, Imlay, Kittera, Lyon, Machir, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Morris, Otis, Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Skinner, W. Smith, Sprigg, Stanford, Sumner, Tillinghast, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Venable, R. Williams.—51.
Mr. GALLATIN then renewed his motion to strike out, in the second and third lines of the said third section, the words "within three years after the passing of this act," and inserting, in lieu thereof, the words "before the next session of Congress," and negatived 50 to 42.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
On motion of Mr. SITGREAVES, a call of the house was ordered to-morrow at half past eleven o'clock, in order to ensure a full attendance at the passing of this bill.
Adjourned.
Yesterday in the House of Representatives of the United States, Mr. GALLATIN called up his resolutions respecting the appointment of a committee, to consider upon an adjournment, which, after some few observations, were agreed to, and a committee of five appointed accordingly. Mr. DAWSON also called up his resolution requesting the President to lay before the house such information as he possesses respecting the conduct which has been observed by the British Government, or by persons acting, or pretending to act by or under the authority thereof, towards the neutral rights of Commerce of the United States, since the ratification of our treaty with that Nation, which was negatived, without debate, 47 to 38. Mr. D. FOSTER then called up his resolutions authorizing the President to grant letters of marque and general reprisal, &c. which he moved to refer to the Committee for the protection of Commerce and the defence of the country, with instructions to report by bill or otherwise. After some debate on this motion, Mr. COTT moved to postpone the consideration of these resolutions for one week. This motion was negatived, there being only 28 votes for it. The original motion then returned, and after some debate, it was taken by yeas and nays as follows:
YEAS. Messrs. Allen, Baer, Bartlett, Bayard, Brooks, Bullock, Champlin, Chapman, Coit, Craik, Dana, Edmond, Evans, A. Foster, D. Foster, Freeman, Glen, Goodrich, Griswold, Grove, Hartley, Hindman, Hofmer, Imlay, Kittera, Lyon, Machir, Macon, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Morris, Otis, Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Sinnickson, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, Thatcher, Thomson, Van Alen, Wadsworth, J. Williams, R. Williams.—41.
NAYS. Messrs. Baer, Baldwin, Bard, Benton, Blount, Brent, Bryan, Bullock, Burgess, Chapman, T. Claiborne, W. Claiborne, Clopton, Coit, Davis, Dawson, Dent, Gallatin, Gillespie, Gregg, Grove, Hanna, Harper, Hartley, Hofmer, Imlay, Kittera, Lyon, Machir, Macon, Matthews, Milledge, Morgan, Morris, Otis, Parker, Reed, Rutledge, Schureman, Sewall, Sinnickson, Sitgreaves, N. Smith, Thatcher, Van Alen.—27.
The motion for a reference to the committee for the protection of Commerce and the Defence of the Country, being negatived, Mr. SITGREAVES moved to postpone the further consideration of these resolutions for one week. The motion on the latter proposition was carried 44 to 40.
Immediately after which Mr. BLOUNT moved the following:
"Whereas the King and Government of Great Britain, regardless of those principles of good faith which ought to ensure a due observation of Treaties, have, in various instances, violated the express stipulations of the Treaties heretofore made and subsisting between the United States and the British nation, in a manner highly injurious to the interest and honour of the United States; by reason whereof the United States are released from
all obligation on their part to respect the said Treaties, or to consider themselves as bound or bound thereby;
"Resolved, That it is expedient to make a legislative declaration, notifying the citizens of the United States, and all others concerned, that the said Treaties are no longer obligatory upon the United States."
Mr. B. wished this motion to lie upon the table, but several members calling for its immediate consideration, a vote was carried to that effect; when the mover said it was not his intention to have called up this motion until after respecting France had been decided upon; and on the suggestion of Mr. VENABLE, he withdrew it, declaring he would bring it forward at a future day.
The house went into a committee of the whole, and spent some time on the bill providing for a valuation of lands, and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves, and had leave to sit again.
Mr. SEWALL, from the committee for the protection of commerce and the defence of the country, reported the bill respecting alien enemies, newly modified, which was some days ago re-committed to that committee for that purpose. Also, a bill authorizing merchants vessels to defend themselves against French depredations. This bill authorizes the commanders and crews of merchants vessels to oppose the attack or search of any French armed vessel, and to repel any such attack or search by force, and to capture the vessels making such attack. All such captures to go one half to the owner of the vessel making the capture, and the other half to the captors. No armed merchant vessel to be suffered to clear out, but such as is owned by a citizen of the United States, who, together with the commander shall enter into bond that he shall not commit any outrage against the vessel of any nation at amity with the United States, and that said vessel shall not, during her voyage, carry any articles contraband of war.
A bill was received from the Senate, entitled an act concerning aliens. This bill goes to authorize the President of the United States to order all such aliens as he shall deem dangerous to the United States, to depart out of its territory, and if after such order any such alien shall be found at large, he shall be imprisoned for three years, and for ever after deprived of the privilege of becoming a citizen of the United States. And if any alien shall return to this country, after he shall have been kept out of it, he shall be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for life. And all commanders of vessels who shall arrive in any of the ports of the United States after the 1st day of July next, shall make report in writing of all aliens which shall come passengers on board their vessels, giving an account of their age, profession, description of their person, &c. on pain of forfeiting 300 dollars.
These bills were severally made the order of the day for Monday.
NEW-YORK, June 6. We have authentic information from Europe, and have authority to state, that unless we unite as a band of brothers in defence of our independence, we shall be called to witness, and that soon, an open attempt to reduce us to the same disgrace and ruin, as the Swiss, Dutch and other free nations have experienced under the domination of the French in consequence of their attachment to foreign nations and internal divisions.
The dire story have undoubtedly settled their plan respecting America, and this plan is not consistent with a reception of our Envoys and an accommodation of differences. They have been informed by their own agents who have been in this country, and by our own citizens, that we are a divided people; that our government does not possess the hearts of our citizens; that the great body of people are displeased with their rulers, and passionately attached to France; and that they could make a fourth of Sept. at Philadelphia with as much ease as at Paris. [Our readers will recollect this was the artful and banishment of Barthelemy and Pichegru—The declaration, when uttered in plain language, is that, with the help of their friends and agents here, they could seize President Adams, the heads of departments and all the supporters of administration, send them into banishment, and put Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Burr in their places.]
A Frenchman by the name of Bayard, who lately returned from America, has published his travels through the United States, which book has been printed in Paris, in which he says, "That France wants only a footing upon the Continent to regulate the destinies of the United States."
If any man can read these facts, without a glow of indignation, he must be a traitor to his country, and fitted to be the vile slave of a foreign despotism.
Our time, though delayed by the great projects of France in Europe, which occupy her forces, will certainly come, when we are to be invaded by a body of their troops, who are expected to be joined by their friends among us, our Jacobins, and when our destinies are to be regulated by the French Directory." Our elections are to be annulled by an edict of some French commissary at the head of a few thousand foreign troops, and a great body of domestic traitors. These men will take possession of our forts and arsenals, as they have done in Switzerland, and we must receive a constitution of government from Paris, as the Dutch and Swedes have been compelled to do—This project is unquestionably settled in the French councils, and delayed only by the invasion of England and other revolutionary schemes. On these points we have to make up our minds and that very soon. We must soon be called upon to draw a line of distinction between patriots & traitors—to separate the wheat from the chaff.
NOTICE. THE Owners or Consignees of vessels performing quarantine are to take notice that a cart arrives from the Hospital at the Health Office at 7 o'clock and leaves it by 9 every morning (Sundays excepted) such supplies as are to be forwarded to vessels are desired to be sent to the Health Office before the hour of nine.
A FEW COPIES OF THE LAST DISPATCHES, From the American Envoys at Paris, and a few of those laid before Congress, on the 3d of April and 4th of May, may be had at this Office.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 9. FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
SONG. TO THE TUNE OF THE ANACREONTIC. To Columbia, who, gladly rec'd in her safe, On Atlantic's broad bosom lay smiling in peace; Minerva, her kinswoman, lent from above, And added her thunders to thundering Jove: "Rouse, quickly rouse, For your freedom's at stake, Storms arise from renown'd Independence to shake; Then lose not a moment, my aid I will lend, If your fons will assemble your rights to defend."
II. Rous'd, Columbia rose up, and, indignant, declar'd, That no nation she'd wrong'd, & no nation she fear'd; That she wou'd not for war, but if war was her fate, She cou'd meet it with souls, independent and great: Then tell mighty Jove, That we quickly will prove, We'll deferre the protection he'll send from above, For ne'er shall the fons of America bend, But united, their rights and their freedom defend."
III. Minerva smil'd cheerfully as she withdrew, "For," said she, "our Jove's Mercury oftimes reports, That your fons are divided!"—Columbia retorts, "Tell that vile God of Thieves, His report but deceives, And were not what man had such non-fense believes For ne'er shall the fons of America bend, But, united, their rights and their freedom defend."
IV. Jove rejoic'd in Columbians this union to see, And swore by old Styx, they deferv'd to be free. Then assembled the Gods, and to all gave consent, Their assistance if needful in war to present; Mars arose, shook his armour, And wore, his old farmer Should ne'er in his country see aught that cou'd harm her;
V. For ne'er should the fons of America bend, But, united, their rights and their freedom defend. VI. Minerva rejoin'd that her Ægis she'd lend; And Apollo declar'd he their cause wou'd befriend; Old Vulcan an armour wou'd forge for their aid, More firm than the one for Achilles he made: Then said he I'll prepare A compound most rare, Of courage and union each a full share: Then ne'er can the fons of America bend, But their rights and their freedom most firmly defend."
VII. Ye fons of Columbia, then join hand in hand, Divided we fall, but united we stand; 'Tis ours to determine, 'tis ours to decree, That in peace we will live independent and free, And should from afar, Break the horrors of war, We'll always be ready at once to declare, That ne'er will the fons of America bend; But united their rights and their freedom defend.
POLITIC EPISTLE. Address'd to the Young Men of Philadelphia, who first offered their services to their country. O! for a pen of fire whose blaze might reach To where Columbia's guardian Eagle wings Her utmost flight from east to west, from north To south, effulgent with the beam of truth! Then, might I hope I inspire each patriot soul With ardor, such as grac'd, in Greece, the hearts Of Solon and Lycurgus, or in Rome, Of older Brutus, and fam'd Uti's lord.
Or, might I fan a flame, like that which burn'd (Extinguish'd now—eternal be the flame!) In mountain Switzerland, and blazing wide, Hun'd down the tyrant Grifler from his seat, And on his ruin rais'd Helvetia's laws.
Or, in one hour to compile the great The glorious virtues which adorn'd them all, With such a pen, I'd rouse each swelling breast To feel the sacred impulse, which adorns And brightens Washington's exalted soul.
Then, might we see, triumphant o'er their threats Of nations daring to insult our land; Then, might we find, in honest peace, a safe Unfettering shade, in threaten'd war, a reek Invincible, 'gainst which fell faction's rage, Or guileful treach'ry's undermining arts, Or forms of tyranny, would beat in vain.
Already swells the proud Columbian soul; Proud of its freedom, prouder yet, that still, Mild nations bending to despotic sway, Which fain wou'd grasp the universal world, It stands erect, nor dreads the threat'ning charge.
Already feels each patriot heart the glow, Th' indignant glow for insult undelay'd: Already spreads, from Penn's fam'd city sprung, The soul-enlivening ardor which will soon Exalt, adorn, and animate the mass Of freemen, rising to defend their rights.
This be my theme, to you, ye noble youths! (Noble from virtue, nature's only rank,) Who foremost stood, and first on honor's page Stamp'd your fair names, and vow'd on freedom's shrine Your blood and fortune to your country's cause; By friendship and sincerity address'd.
Noe think, I wish by flattery's guileful arts To steal upon your souls; who means to serve Dildains such base attempts—truth onward stalks With port erect,—invites no foreign aid To help its course,—sufficient in itself.
My object this—to fan the rising flame Which blazing wide shall light us to our port, Our port of peace, Columbia's belt retreat, If gain'd by honor, not ignobly bought.
Peace, by submission from a tyrant bought, To meanest slavery tends, the earthly hell Of minds debas'd, and cowards wanting souls. Peace gain'd by honor, and from tyrants grasp By courage guard, is the choicest gift.
Of favoring heaven: it plants on every foil The seeds of science, warms the swelling germ, Gives life to industry, protects the fruit Of honest labor, and makes freemen blest.
Such may be ours; such may! such shall be ours: Pledge but the word, no power on earth can shake The soul-determin'd vigor of arse. Refus'd on freedom—search th' historic page Of Greece and Rome; or that of later days Which teems with records where a handful fought, Union their shield, their arms their country's wrongs.
Against a tenfold foe, and gain'd the war. Nations are never vanquish'd from without; The foe that vanquishes must lurk within, Within themselves.—What nation ever fell By force alone lubb'd?—again peruse Th' historic page—twill answ'r "none" enquire How conquer'd nations sunk to vile disgrace; You'll find, Diffusion first invil'd the foe.
And warring passions opposition check'd Till, by themselves disabled, lost in doubt They trembled, hesitating fought, and fell. (To be continued.)
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES. MR. FENNO, ON reading in a morning's paper the account of the reduction of poor SWITZERLAND to French Tyranny, I was forcibly struck with the similarity between the language of what was called the French faction in the Council of Berne, and that of certain members in the House of Representatives, on questions of self-defence; such as suffering the merchant vessels to arm, fitting out vessels to act as convoys, raising troops, &c. &c. The French party in the Council are represented as being in favor of procrastination, and opposed to "many and decisive measures, lest they should irritate the enemy," when that enemy was marching in force to attack them. Compare this with the Speeches of a Nicholas, a Gallatin, Livingston, and some others. I will not say the motives were the same, but we have at least experienced a strange want of energy, and a criminal supineness—a blind confidence in a supposed friendship, instead of which, nothing has been received but acts of hostility and aggression. But the most awful lesson for America in the whole history is this, that all the secret resolutions of the Council, were immediately communicated to the commanding officer of the invading army.
AN AMERICAN.
MR. FENNO, THE enclosed printed Circular Letter signed J. McDowell seems intended for the public—indeed it has already appeared in one of the newspapers of the city without the signature, it therefore becomes necessary in justice to others, that the author should be known; 'tis said he is a General and a Member of Congress from North-Carolina. Is it possible such a character can entertain and disseminate sentiments so hostile, and information so false against the government of our country? 'Tis to be hoped not, and yet when we are told this man is the bosom friend and intimate companion of a certain notorious French agent and spy, the general C—— we need not be surprised. As this Circular is very lengthy, it may only be useful to publish the last paragraph which sufficiently discovers the drift of the writer. But to do the American General justice, it is suggested on pretty good grounds of belief that the letter was penned by his worthy friend the French general, and corrected and revised by the celebrated Callender another particular political friend of our Hero.
The attention of every American to this last paragraph is requested; let them examine it with care, and ask themselves if a man who entertains sentiments so inimical to principles of republicanism, and disrespectful to the solemn vote of a large majority of the representatives of the nation, deserves the confidence of honest men or real republicans?
It is by such letters that many virtuous unsuspecting men to the southward are imposed upon, and induced to look on their own government with hatred and jealousy. The moment Congress convenes, immense numbers of crude, silly and abominable libels against the administration are sent thro' all parts of the country to poison the minds of the people and destroy their happiness, in the same manner as the effluvia arising from a city infected with the Yellow Fever, poisons and destroys the health of those who approach it.
May that kind Providence who has so often rescued our country from dangers; preserve us from the malignant effects of both.
The Extract from M. DOWELL. "The substance or amount of this act is to authorize the President of the United States to instruct and direct the commanders of the public armed vessels, belonging to the United States, to seize, take and bring into port, to be proceeded against according to the law of nations, all French armed vessels, which have committed or which shall commit aggressions on, or have or shall capture any American vessels, and to retake any they may have captured.
This bill was opposed on different grounds: First, that it was a violation of the law of nations and a violation of an existing treaty with France, and that it was impolitic and wrong to proceed such lengths before we know the final result of the negotiation and before we had our small fleet equipped and in readiness; for, from the latest accounts, our commissioners were still in France, and had some hopes of an accommodation. But this bill passed on Saturday, 50 in favor, and 40 against, and what was very extraordinary, the anxiety was so great, that the bill being taken up in the morning passed two readings on the same day, though of the utmost importance, which was contrary to the rules of the house. A postponement could not be obtained until Monday, which, I believe, was for fear of favourable information coming to hand. Thus I consider the die to be cast; they have now accomplished the long premeditated plan, for they have long been going on in an indirect way, deceiving the people of the United States, that they might get them on their side, and I must now conclude the attempt to negotiate a mere deception, and that the sole object has been to bring us into the war to relieve falling Britain, and to form an alliance with that nation, to assimilate this government to that, by which monarchy will be endeavoured to be established here. This bill has been followed by a resolution to cut off all intercourse with the French nation and her possessions, which will no doubt be carried by the same party."
For the Gazette of the United States. What! shall that race (forbid it blushing shame) Whole earliest deeds, enroll'd by deathless fame, Fix'd freedom's flag; beyond the western waves, Content their sons and brothers shall be slaves! Humphrey's Poem on Independence.
MR. FENNO, Please to insert in your paper, the following extract, taken from an Oration in commemoration of the Anniversary of American Independence, delivered by JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, Esq. in the

year 1793, to the inhabitants of the town of Boston. As the sentiments are truly American, I presume they will not be unwelcome to the public at this time.
"Americans! let us pause for a moment to consider the situation of our country, at this eventful day when our national existence commenced. In the full possession and enjoyment of all those prerogatives for which you then dared to adventure upon 'all the varieties of untried being,' the calm and unfluctuating moderation of the mind, is scarcely competent to conceive the tone of heroism, to which the souls of freemen were exalted in that hour of perilous magnanimity. Between times that the sun, in the progress of his annual revolution, diffused his prolific radiance over the plains of independent America. Millions of hearts which then palpitated with the rapturous glow of patriotism, have already been translated to brighter worlds; to the abodes of more than mortal freedom. Other millions have arisen to receive from their parents and benefactors, the inestimable recompense of their achievements. A large proportion of the audience, whose benevolence is at this moment listening to the speaker of the day, like him were at that period too little advanced beyond the threshold of life to partake of the divine enthusiasm which impelled the American bosom; which prompted her voice to proclaim defiance to the thunders of Britain; which consecrated the banners of her armies; and finally erected the holy temple of American Liberty, over the tomb of departed tyranny. It is from those who have already passed the meridian of life; it is from you, ye venerable afferters of the rights of mankind, that we are to be informed, what were the feelings which swayed within your breasts and impelled you to action, when, like the stripling of Israel, with scarce a weapon to attack, and without a shield for your defence, you met, and undismayed, engaged with the gigantic greatness of the British power. Untutored in the disgraceful science of human butchery; destitute of the fatal material which the ingenuity of man has combined, to sharpen the scythe of death; unsupported by the arm of any friendly alliance; and unfortified against the powerful assaults of an unrelenting enemy, you did not hesitate at that moment, when your coasts were infested by a formidable fleet, when your territories were invaded by a numerous and veteran army, to pronounce the sentence of eternal separation from Britain, and to throw the gauntlet at the power the terror of whose recent triumphs was almost co-extensive with the earth. The interested and selfish propensities which in times of opulent tranquility have such powerful dominion over the heart, were all expelled and in their stead, the public virtues, the spirit of personal devotion to the common cause, a contempt of every danger in comparison with the subervency of the country, had assumed an unlimited control. The passion for the public, had absorbed all the rest; as the glorious luminary of heaven extinguishes in a flood of radiance the twinkling splendor of every inferior planet. Those of you my countrymen, who were actors in those interesting scenes, will best know, how feeble, and impotent is the language of this description to express the impassioned emotions of the soul, with which you were then agitated; yet it were injustice to conclude from thence, or from the greater prevalence of private and personal motives in these days of calm serenity, that your sons have degenerated from the virtues of their fathers. Let it rather be a subject of pleasing reflection to you, that the generous and disinterested energies, which you were summoned to display, are permitted by the bountiful indulgence of heaven to remain latent in the bosoms of your children. From the present prosperous appearance of our public affairs, we may admit a rational hope that our country will have no occasion to require of us those extraordinary and heroic exertions which it was your fortune to exhibit. But from the common veracity of all human destiny, should the prospect hereafter darken, and the clouds of public misfortune thicken to a tempest; should the voice of our country's calamity call us to her relief, we bear by the precious memory of the sages who toiled, and of the heroes who bled in her defence, that we will prove ourselves not unworthy of the prize, which they so dearly purchased; that we will act as the faithful disciples of those who so magnanimously taught us the instructive lesson of republican virtue."
At a meeting of the Light Infantry Company of the borough of Easton, in Pennsylvania, commanded by Captain Snyder, on the 28th May, 1798, the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to:   1. Resolved, That in the opinion of this Company, every man in office, as well as in his private capacity, who discharges his official and private duties in an upright, patriotic, and unexceptionable manner, is entitled to the thanks and approbation of his fellow-citizens.  2. Resolved, That the conduct of John Adams, President of the United States, in relation to our foreign concerns, has been wise, firm and patriotic.  3. Resolved, That Captain Henry Snyder, Lieutenant Mixsell and Ensign White do sign, in behalf of this Company, the address to the President now agreed on, and transmit it to the Honorable Samuel Sitgreaves and John Chapman, Esquires, with a request that the present the same. 
ADDRESS, From the Light Infantry Company of the borough of Easton, in the state of Pennsylvania,
TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SIR, SOME of us were unborn at the time when you and our fathers solemnly resolved on the freedom and independence of our country. Possessing, however, those patriotic feelings, with which you and they were inspired on that important and memorable occasion, we cannot remain insensible and silent spectators, when our dearest inheritance is threatened and endangered. When we behold that nation (the recollection of whose services for our country, "in the times that tried men's souls" naturally prompted the grateful orison of success in the commencement of their revolution) to regardless of the sacred rights of man, as to become the tyrants of the world; when we behold them, in violation of an express compact, prosecuting a system of degradation on the commerce of our country; when we consider their subtle and repeated attempts to create and organize a party amongst us, whose endeavors have been to mislead the honest and uninformed citizens, and thereby dilute them from the government of their choice; and when we see their shameless avowal of reliance on their diplomatic skill and the French party thus created, to subvert our government
and effect our ruin, by casting the odium of unpopular measures, on the friends of our country;—we feel it our duty, thus publicly and unequivocally, to express our honest indignation at conduct so abominable and dangerous, and insinuations so undeserved and degrading.
We therefore take the liberty to assure you, Sir, that (although we do not profess at our time of life to have acquired much political knowledge) when we review your conduct from that memorable era, when you were the co-patriot of our fathers, to the present interesting period; and especially when we consider the pacific disposition you have constantly manifested in your attempts, by negotiation, to preserve us from the calamities of war with the French Republic; we see, in your conduct, that firmness and wisdom, that patriotism and uniformity, which justly entitles you to our unreserved confidence and approbation. We trust in God, and in that disposition which you have invariably shown, that the impending storm may yet be averted; but if all conciliatory means shall be unavailing, and if it shall be found necessary, for the protection and preservation of our liberty and independence, eventually to appeal to arms; we sincerely declare that we will obey, with alacrity, the call of our country, and afford our firm support to such measures as may be adopted for the general welfare. Thus shall we prove to you, and to the world, that we are neither the dupes nor partisans of any foreign power on earth.
Accept, Sir, our warmest wishes for your present and future happiness. Signed the 28th day of May, 1798, on behalf of the Company, HENRY SNYDER, Captain. CHRISTOPHER MIXSELL, Lieut. WILLIAM WHITE, Ensign.
ANSWER. To the Light Infantry Company of the borough of Easton, in the state of Pennsylvania.
GENTLEMEN, I THANK you for this address, which has been presented to me, according to your request, by Mr. Sitgreaves and Mr. Chapman, two of your Representatives in Congress, with a copy of your resolutions. The praise of the brave, who will not be guilty of adulation, is ever pleasing to an honest ear. Though some of you were unborn, when your fathers resolved on independence, it is scarcely possible you should not have received from them, as well as from your own observation and experience, an invincible attachment to it, as your dearest inheritance. The nation, of whose unfriendly conduct you complain, have been famous, for many ages, for insinuating address, diplomatic skill, and political invention. In their own talents, in this kind, they have ever had a confidence; which since their revolution has constantly increased, until at present they seem to think they can create and uncreate characters, give and take away popularity, at their pleasure. In this country, however, they have not entirely succeeded; one reputation at least, that of my Predecessor, has stood unshaken and unfulfilled. Our fellow-citizens must support other characters against all such attacks, or the cause of truth and virtue, as well as national independence, will be lost.
I esteem very highly your approbation and confidence; founded, as you profess, on a review of the patriotism and uniformity you have found in my conduct, through a long political career: but the most acceptable of all is your declaration, that you will obey, with alacrity, the call of your country. JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, June 1st, 1798.
NEW-YORK, June 8.
By the ship Henshaw, arrived yesterday from Malaga, we learn, that the Americans are treated there much better than any other neutral power. Spoke a French privateer of 18 brass pieces, was examined, treated politely and dismissed. Had heard of the Ranger, and said if he should fall in with her, he should not fire first—which seemed to mean, that he had some orders on this subject.
At a Meeting of two Committees one from The Chamber of Commerce, and the other from the Officers of the late Army and Navy, at the Tontine Coffee-house in the city of New-York, on Wednesday the 6th of June, 1798:
The said Committees having taken into consideration the situation of the Port and City of New-York, and being of opinion that measures ought without delay to be taken to improve the defences of the same do for that purpose, recommend thereon on Friday at 12 o'clock at the place hereafter designated and appoint three persons each Ward as a Committee to meet the Committees above mentioned, in order to devise and adopt such measures as they may judge expedient and necessary in aid of those adopted by the Government for the immediate defence of the said Port and City.
That the several places of meeting in the respective Wards be in the First Ward Trinity Church; in the Second Ward the City Hall; in the Third Ward the North Church in the Fourth Ward St. Paul's Church; in the Fifth Ward the German Lutheran Church; in the Sixth Ward the Park, in front of the public buildings; in the Seventh Ward the Methodist Church; and that the said several Committees convene together on Friday Evening next at 7 o'clock at the City Hall. By order of the Meeting. M. CLARKSON, Chairman. Samuel Ward Sec.
Was Taken,
FROM Satter's wharf, on Tuesday last, a box of Drugs marked [H] No. 4, landed from on board the Ship Nancy, captain Joy, from London. Any person having the same will be pleased to give information to Joseph Anthony & Co. June 8
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 9.
MARRIED, on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Gree, Capt. Francis Leander Cathcart, to Miss Jane Banker Woodside, daughter of Mr. John Woodside, both of this city.
On Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Green, Mr. David Shute, formerly of Cumberland county, New-Jersey, to the amiable and accomplished Miss Rachel Collings, daughter of the late Capt. Robert Collings of this city.
On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Green, Dr. Boorman Henry, of Haddonfield, Jersey, to Miss Eliza Duffield, daughter of Dr. Samuel Duffield, of this city.
On Tuesday last at the Friend's Meeting House, Northern District, Mr. Stephen Simmons of this city, Lumber Merchant, to Miss Rebecca Hart, daughter of Seymour Hart of the Northern Liberties.
NEWBURY-PORT, June 1st/98.
A number of the inhabitants of this town have agreed to build and equip a ship of three hundred and fifty-five tons burthen, to be mounted with twenty six-pound cannon, and to offer her to the government of the United States for their use, they have also voted that they will not accept of any farther or other compensation from the government than an interest of six per cent per annum on the net cost of the ship and equipments, and a final reimbursement, at the convenience of government of the said net cost, and they have appointed us a committee to inform you of their intentions, and to request you to promote a provision whereby they may be enabled to carry their designs into execution by the countenance of government so far as the same shall appear necessary. As we indulge a hope that this intention of the citizens of Newburyport will lead to proportionate exertions in larger and wealthier towns, we beg leave to suggest the convenience that any provision which may be thought proper and applicable to the case might be general. The inhabitants of this town at the present moment are animated with the most zealous resolution to support and defend with their lives and properties the government of their country as well against the open attacks of foreign enemies as the insidious attempts of domestic traitors, they heartily with their abilities extended beyond their present offer, but the immense ravages which have been committed on their property by sea, and the great proportion of the remnant yet at risk forbids their further indulgence of their inclinations. It may be that under a late act of government authorizing the executive to purchase ships of war the present proposal may be closed without legislative aid, if such should be your opinion we wish you to lay the plan before the executive, and we shall be the more gratified in this way as the whole business may probably be thus considerably expedited. The materials are already in forwardness and provisional contracts will be entered into so that probably in ninety days from our receiving assurance that government patronizes our design the ship may be afloat; the best calculations we have been able to make of the whole expense reduces it below thirty thousand dollars and if the utmost attention to economy and dispatch can effect any thing, the cost will finally fall considerably within that sum. Among the good effects of the present proposal we have contemplated, that in this way government may at this period when so many calls for money exist, procure the means of defence, without actual advances perhaps with more promptitude and undoubtedly with considerably less expense than in the common mode of contracts.
With best wishes for your health and happiness, we are, Sir, your most obedient, humble servants. Wm. Bartlett Wm. Coomes Dudley A. Tyng Moses Brown Wm. P. Johnson Wm. Harris Ebenezer Stocker Saml. A. Otis, jun. Hon. BAILEY BARTLETT, Esq.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
"FABRICIUS, No. III."—on Monday. "DETECTOR"—as early as possible.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
The Snow William, Hall, was spoke on the 5th inst. out 70 days from Bourdeaux to this port.
The brig Tryphenia, Griffing, from hence, has arrived at Corunna, into which port the brig Franklin, of and from Wilmington, N. C. to Liverpool, is taken and condemned.
The brig Pegafus, Newbold, and sloop Eagle, Dimmock, from hence, are arrived at Bermuda.
NEW-LONDON, June 6.
Arrived, sloop Sally, Lawrence, 13 days from Tortola. Left there a large fleet of Americans.
Schrs. Sally, F. Bulkeley from Martinico, via Tortola, 12 days with a cargo of molasses. Left Tortola with a fleet of 300 vessels, principally English, bound to England under convoy of a 74 and 3 frigates. On the 25th ult. lat. 26, long. 66 the American vessels separated from the fleet. Among the Americans were the Pigeon, a Philadelphia Indian, and some other armed merchantmen, who agreed to convoy the remainder, about 30 sail; but the Pigeon out-sailing the others very much, left them the same day; the next day capt. Bulkeley and the brig Sterling, capt. J. Brown of Portsmouth, who kept company, were boarded by the French privateer ship Mercury, of 18 guns, capt. John Le Brune, from Bourdeaux. The Sterling having a rich cargo of rum, &c. was made prize of; but capt. Bulkeley's being indifferent, they rifled his vessel of a few hundred dollars property, and let him go, having first put on board some prisoners; among them, capt. Thomas Evans, formerly belonging to the sloop Mary of Antigua, from North-Carolina, with corn, the sloop was scuttled. Capt. B. was ordered on board the privateer and treated politely; he learnt on board her that she sail'd from Bourdeaux in company with five others of the same size; and that their object was particularly the American trade. The capt. of the Mercury made particular enquiry after the Pigeon; and appeared to have a perfect knowledge of the fleet which sail'd from Tortola. He told capt. B. that he saved his men for more valuable prizes than his vessel. Came passenger in the Commerce, capt. Isaac Hull. Capt. Hull, capt. Evans, and other gentlemen passengers speak in terms of warmest praise of the friendly and generous attention they experienced from capt. Bulkeley, while on board his vessel, and with this publicly to acknowledge his politeness.
BALTIMORE, June 6.
Arrived yesterday, brig Frau Fredericks, Hans Krus, 12 days from St. Thomas's. Snow Fanny, Handlin, 12 days from the Mol.
Ship Birmingham, 43 days from St. Ubes.
A correct list of American vessels that sail'd under convoy of his Britannic majesty's frigate Protege, on the 23rd of May, 1798, from Mole St. Nicholas.
Ship Polly, Howland, do. Snow Harmony, Marshall, do. Brig Ranger, Easton, do. Schrs. Nancy, Warren, do. Maria, Sherman, do. Sloop Hudson Packet, Richardson, do.
and to the world; that if our country should be assailed by foreign invasion or domestic treason, we will fly to its assistance at a moment's warning, and at the hazard our lives protect its government and independence.
ANSWER. To the YOUNG MEN of the city of New-York.
GENTLEMEN, I RECEIVE this becoming, amiable and judicious address, from the Young Men of the city of New-York, with great pleasure.
The situation in which nature has placed your state, its numerous advantages, and its population so rapidly increasing, render it of great importance to the Union of the nation, that its youth should be possessed of good principles and faithful dispositions. The specimen you have given in this address could not be more satisfactory.
I assure you my young friends, that the satisfaction with my conduct, which has been expressed by the rising generation has been one of the highest gratifications I ever received; because if I have not been deceived in my own motives, I can sincerely say, that their happiness and that of their posterity, more than my own, or that of my cotemporaries has been the object of the studies and labors of my life.
Your attachment to France was in common with Americans in general—the enthusiasm for liberty which contributed to excite it was in sympathy with great part of the people of Europe. The causes which produced that great event were so extensive through the European world and so long established that it must appear a vast scheme of Providence, marching to its end, at a great superiority over the views, designs, hopes and fears of individuals or nations, kings or princes, philosophers or statesmen. It would be weak to attribute the glory of it, or impute the blame to any individual or any nation, it would be equally absurd for any individual or nation to pretend to wildness or power, equal to the mighty task of arresting its progress or directing its course. May the human race in general, and the French nation in particular, derive ultimately from it an amelioration of their condition, in the extension of liberty civil and religious, in increased virtue, wisdom and humanity. For myself, however, I confess, I see not how, nor when, nor where. In the mean time, these incomprehensible speculations ought not to influence our conduct in any degree. It is our duty to judge by the standard of truth, integrity and conscience, of what is right and wrong, to contend for our own rights, and to fight for our own altars and firesides, as much as any former period of our lives, or in the history of the world. In your own beautiful and pithy language, the same enthusiasm ought now to unite us more closely, in the defence of our country and inspire us with a spirit of resistance against the efforts of that republic to destroy our independence. If my enthusiasm is not more extravagant than yours has ever been, our independence will be one essential instrument for reclaiming the benighted world, and bringing good news out of the mass of evil. The respect you acknowledge to your parents is one of the best of instincts. The ties of father, son and brother, the sacred bonds of marriage, without which those connections would be no longer dear or venerable, call you and all our youth to beware of contaminating your country with the foul abominations of the French revolution.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, May 26, '98.
 Brig Confant, Hall, Newbern  Schrs. Fortney, Fisher, do.  Wett, do.  Two Sillers, Putnam, Norfolk  Ship Caroline, Norton, Baltimore  Snow Hannah, Thompson, do.  Fanny, Handlin, do.  Schrs. Alert, do.  Polly, Harris, do.  Rover, Wett, do.  Ship N. Rayly, Campbell, Philadelphia  Pallas, do.  Brig Sally, Yandly, do.  Polly, Harris, do.  Jane, Watts, do.  Schrs. Polly, Forsyth, do.  Friendship, Odlin, do.  Minerva, do.  Thomas, Vandemairs, do.  Minerva, Dill, do.  Sloop Industry, Lyons, do.  Brig Polaskie, King, New-York  Fox, do.  Schrs. Rover, Stanley, Warrenton  Sally, Ripley, Boston  Sally, York, do. 
On Sunday, there will be Charity Sermons in Christ Church, and St. Peter's, or the Free Schools of the said Churches.
LONDON PARTICULAR MADEIRA WINE.
A few pipes of a superior quality, fit for immediate use; and CLARET in cases.
FOR SALE BY Michael Connor, No. 102, corner of Second and Dock streets, June 9.
Dutch Cream, or Pate Graffe CHEESE.
Imported in the ship Juno and Joseph from Amsterdam.
THE subscriber, being applied to by several persons to sell the abovementioned Cheese in small quantities, he now informs his friends and the public in general, that he will sell by the single cheese for the accommodation of private families; weight from 6 to 12lbs. each.
T. B. Freeman, No. 40, South Water street, or 39, South Front street. June 9.
BROWN STOUT.
50 cases BROWN STOUT, of 6 and 7 doz. each, Just received per capt. Joyce, and for sale by Benjamin W. Morris. LIKE WISE,
200 cases CLARET, of the very first quality. June 9.
Macpherson's Blues, BATTALION ORDERS.
June 8th, 1798. The Blues are to assemble, in full uniform, except the hat, at five o'clock on Monday evening next, at Cellar's Hotel. ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adjutant, p. t.
VOLUNTEER GREENS.
A Meeting of Business will be held at the house of B. McShane, in Third street, on Saturday the 9th of June inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening—Several proposed members will be balloted for. JOHN MORRELL, Captain. June 5.
FOR SALE,
At the Store of JESSE & ROBERT WALN, On Spruce street Wharf,
Port Wine in pipes, hds. & qr. casks Lisbon Wine in pipes and quarter casks And a few pipes of excellent Madeira Wine may 16.
ARTILLERY BLUES.
AT a meeting of a number of the citizens of the city and liberties, at the house of George Hill, for the purpose of forming an ARTILLERY COMPANY, to be attached to Macpherson's Blues, Saturday evening, June 2d, 1798,
Resolved, THAT a Committee, consisting of six, be appointed to receive the signatures of such persons (to the Articles of Association) as are disposed to join the said Corps.
That the Committee meet on Wednesday and Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock, at the house of George Hill, in order to confer and notify the applicants of their election.
That the following persons be the Committee. George Taylor, No. 4, Nicholson's Court; William Pimham, No. 15, Keys's alley, or New street; Richard Johns, No. 1, Oak street; George Witham, No. 80, Walnut street; John McCauley, No. 73, South Second street; Theodore Meminger, No. 109, north Second st. The Committee invite their fellow citizens to call upon them and enroll their names. June 4.
NOTICE.
THE Citizens of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, above the age of Forty years are requested to meet at Mr. Dunwoody's tavern on Wednesday evening next at 7 o'clock, to consider the propriety of embowing and diluting themselves for the preservation of the town. June 8.
The Federal Printers are desired to give this a place in their papers.
NOTICE.
THE Merchants and traders of this city are requested to meet at the Coffee-House on Monday the 11th inst. at 12 o'clock, on business important to the commerce of the State. June 8.
A CONCERT
Of Vocal and Instrumental Music. ON Saturday Evening the 9th inst. at Mr. McDougal's dancing room, No. 66 South Fourth Street, for the benefit of Miss S. Weidner eleven years old; who will join in a duetto by Haydn on the Piano Forte. Other choice pieces of music will be performed by those excellent on different instruments, and every endeavor be used, to make the evening's amusement as full as possible. Tickets at one dollar each to be had of Mr. Loverty, No. 162 Spruce-street, and at the door of the Concert Room.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the brig Amiable Matilda, from Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, 88 cases CLARET 72 do. do. of a superior quality 4 trunks green PARASOLS. Thomas Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut-street.
WHO HAS HANDS,
White Wine in half Casks Sweet Oil of a superior quality, in boxes and baskets Lunelle Sauterne Irish Market Macarty and Medoc Rosa Wine in hds. Pimento in bags. WINES in Cases Entitled to Drawback. May 29.

FOR SALE, 800 pieces of Sail Cloth 10 tons of Sheet Lead Apply to Richard D. Arden, No. 26, North Front Street. June 7
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 8, Chestnut Street. Has received, per the Richmond from Calcutta A Quantity of Sugar. West India Molasses quality, which he offers for sale very low for cash or at 60 days. HE HAS ALSO ON HAND, A variety of British Dry Goods, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms. India Calicoes by the Bale, &c. &c. June 5
FOR SALE, On board the ship CLOTHIER, at Perot's Wharf Excellent Cheshire, and } CHEESE, Double Gloucester } ALSO, a few Crates of a fine order } Queen's Ware, Well assorted for Families. June 4
TO LET, The House No. 83, Chestnut, a few doors below Third Street. It is in good repair, and a capital Stand for any kind of business. Apply as above. June 5
Bordeaux Brandy, Claret in hds. White wine in half hds. Claret } Wines in Cases. Frontine } Sauterne } Lundi } Red Skins } A L S O, 76,000 lbs. Jacqueme Coffee. 60,000 } Bourbon do. 114 Boxes of white Havana Sugar—and 50 Hogheads of Tobacco FOR SALE BY JOHN SAVAGE. June 2
Now Landing, At Messrs. Willing & Francis's wharf, about 65,000 lbs. Coffee, In Hogheads, Tiers, Barrels, and Bags, FOR SALE BY SAMUEL HAYS, No. 89, South Third Street June 1
Choice St. Croix Sugars, FOR SALE BY James Yard. ALSO, A few pipes of remarkably fine Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, and at a reduced price. June 4
ROBERT SMITH & Co. No. 58, South Front Street. HAVE received by the ship Belvidere from London, a quantity of Russia Goods, con- sisting of Diapers, Drilings, Kevins-duck, &c. And by the Fanny, arrived at New-York from Glasgow, an assortment of Scotch goods. They have also on hand India Nankeens, Lutestring, and a variety of India Mullins. May 22
IF Mr. Charles William Klemcke, Formerly of London, and who left England for some part of the United States of America, in the year 1796, be living, and will apply per- sonally or by letter, to Mr. John Carrere, in Bal- timore, or to Messrs. Isaac Hazlehurst and Son, in Philadelphia, he may hear of something great- ly to his advantage. Any information respect- ing the said Mr. Charles William Klemcke, would be thankfully received. May 19
Very Great Bargains, CONSISTING of Table Linen, Scotch and India Mullins, now selling off and well worth the attention of Housekeepers to make purchase of—Enquire of Thomas Randall, No. 88 Spruce-street. May 17
The following Certificates of FUNDED DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES STANDING on the Books of the treasury, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn, Captain Joffah, which hath been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost, viz : 3164. 82. Deferred debt, in the name of Rev. Edward Giddy, of Fredrea, in Cornwall, Great Britain, dated June 2, 1797. Certificate No. 10,072. 3221. 15. Six per Cent. Stock, in the name of Edward Horne, of Bevismount, Hants, Great Britain, dated May 30, 1797. No. 15196. 3620. 50. Deferred Debt, in the name of Wil- iam Manning, of Ormsby, in the county of Nor- folk, in England, dated July 10, 1797. No. 10199. 20183. 72. Three per Cent. Stock, in the name of Janet Mathew, of Upper Seymour Street, London, Widow, dated October 31 1797. No. 11820. For the renewal of the above Certificates, ap- plication is intended to be made at the said office of the Treasury of the United States,—and all per- sons concerned are desired to take notice. ALSO—IN THE SAME VESSEL, Fifteen shares Stock of the Bank of United States, in the name of William Manning of Ormsby, county of Norfolk, England, viz. Three Certificates for five shares each, dated January 1, 1797. No. 2982, 2983, 2984. For the renewal of which application is meant to be made to the said Bank of the United States,— and all persons concerned therein are desired to take notice. JN. VAUGHAN. Philadelphia, May 4. $6w
The following Certificates of Shares IN the North American Land Company, Standing on the Books of said Company in the name of Daniel Lister, of Hackney, in the county of Mid- dlesex, England—viz. No. 2151, representing 13096 to 13105, ten shares—No. 2150—13066 to 13075, ten shares—No. 2149—13056 to 13065, ten shares—No. 2148—11509 to 11518, ten shares —No. 2147—11471 to 11480—Amounting to Forty Shares, were forwarded for London by the ship William Penn, which having been captured, said certificates are supposed to be lost; for the re- newal of which, application will be made to the Board of the said company. Daniel Neal Lister. May 1
FOR SALE, A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family— his age about thirty two years. For further par- ticulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. May 15.
United States. Pennsylvania District of Columbia. Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of a Writ to me directed, from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to pub- lic sale at the Custom-House, in the City of Phil- adelphia, on Friday, the 20th day of June, inst., at 12 o'clock at noon
4 Bags of Coffee, and 5 Hampers of Porter. The same having been libelled against, pro- secuted and condemned as forfeited in the said court. William Nichols, Marshal. Marshall's Office, } June 5th, '98. } $101
Collector's Office, Philadelphia, May 11, 1798. FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION. AT the Custom-House, on Friday, the fif- teenth of June, 1798, the following mer- chandise, which remain in the Custom-House stores more than nine months, unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof: (XH) eight half hags of steel (TD) 202 one bale girthweb (FL) a quantity of steel WLP one case lamps C&C one case bobbin (W) one small box medicine AB 203 one matted case Dutch books I&C one keg herrings (W) one small box of samples of buttons [D] 143 three bales girthweb [VH] 200 one ditto ditto [N] 200 one ditto ditto (No mark) eight jars olives (ditto) one bundle slates [LS] one small box locks d15J
Will be sold for Cash, At eight o'clock on the Evening of MONDAY the eleventh day of June next, at the Mer- chants' Coffee house, in Philadelphia, if not previously disposed of at pri- vate sale.
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF Valuable patented LAND, In the county of Glynn, in the state of Georgia, and the counties of Bath and Randolph in the state of Virginia. 7000 acres at the head of St. Simon's Sound and confluence of Turtle and Altamaha rivers, ad- joining the commons of the town of Brunswick. 4000 acres on the Great Satilla and on the head waters of the Little Satilla, adjoining lands of Wm. McIntosh, John Howell, & Jeremiah O'Neal. 2000 acres on Great Satilla, adjoining lands of Freeman Lewis and John Howell. 4000 acres in Bath county, on both sides of Green Briar River, adjoining lands of Jacob War- rick, Daniel McCullum and John Dilley, including 3000 acres of prior surveys. 4000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowsparre River, and on both sides of the wag- gon road leading from the warm springs to Staun- ton, including 5000 acres of prior surveys. 4000 acres in the county of Randolph, on Bu- chanan River, adjoining lands of Thomas Wilson, and including 4583 acres prior surveys. 3000 acres in Bath county, on the east side of Cowsparre River, on the waters of said river, and of Calfparre River, adjoining lands of Joseph Grubb, and including 5000 acres prior surveys. The Georgia lands will be sold in tracts of one thousand acres each, the others in the quantities and tracts above described. Persons desirous to examine the titles and drafts of the above mentioned land, will call for that purpose on BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, at No. 41, Arch Street; proposals of purchase may be made to either of the subscribers. T. FITZMONS, No. —, Chestnut Street. B. R. MORGAN, No. 41, Arch Street. JEREMIAH PARKER, No. 9, North Eighth Street. May 14.
By virtue of a decree of the honorable the high court of Chancery of Maryland, the subscriber will sell at Public Sale, on the premises, on Monday, the 25th of June next at 11 o'clock, in the forenoon, THAT valuable and well known Lot of Ground, No. 53, and part of No. 54, late the property of Nicholas Sluby, merchant of this city, situated on Thames Street, in that part of Baltimore city, called Fells-Point, containing 58 square perches, with all the buildings and improvements thereon. There are erected on this valuable property, several large and commodious brick Warehouses, capable of contain- ing from 15 to 20,000 barrels of flour, with a frame shed adjoining thereto, sufficiently capacious to hold 1000 hogheads of Tobacco; in perfect safety from the weather. From this well known property is extended into the deep still water in this harbor, an extensive and well constructed wharf, bounding on the water 600 feet and upwards, and capable of receiv- ing ships of any burthen at the lowest tides. From the many advantages this property is known to possess, it is esteemed equal if not superior, in point of com- mercial benefit, to any in this city, and must be a de- sirable object to those inclined to purchase for valuable an estate. It is unnecessary to say more on this sub- ject, as those intending to purchase, will have an op- portunity of viewing the premises (previous to the day of sale). The terms on which the above property is sold, are, that the purchaser shall give approved negotiable notes, with security to the trustee for the payment of one half the purchase money with interest, within three months, and the residue with interest, within six months from the day of sale. SAMUEL MOALE. May 28. d24514c.
OX BEEF. 200 Barrels } of B. of best quality, put 50 half Barrels } up with care for long voyages. 100 Barrels of Connecticut Pork. 50 Barrels of Connecticut Tongues. WINE S. 35 Pipes of Madeira Wine 30 Pipes of Port 30 half casks of Sherry 30 Casks of Lisbon 300 Casks of French Claret, of excellent quality. 800 Barrels of Scraped FLOUR, 100 Barrels of Condemned, and 20 Boxes of best Durham Mustard. For Sale by John Skyrin, Landenberg's Wharf. May 4
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, The Cargo of the Ship Richmond, Captain Hathaway, from Bengal, Guzzies Guzzenehs Emeries Mow Samans Pensia-coos Bafas Cofas Tanjehs Malda Cloths Carwah Cloths An elegant assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs Benares SUGAR COTTON and GINGER Mordecai Lewis. May 25. d2w 3242W
FOR SALE, A Black Man, WHO has five years and a half to serve, is a good coachman, an excellent waiter, and has been accustomed to marketing for a family— his age about thirty two years. For further par- ticulars, apply at the office of this Gazette. May 15.
Madras and Ventapaulam HANDKERCHIEFS, Searlaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. May 18.
Fresh Teas. Just Imported, in the ship Delaware, Captain Cooper, from Canton, And For Sale, by SAMUEL HOWELL, At his Compting House, No. 54, Chestnut-Street, AND BY SAM. E. HOWELL, At his Compting House, Crooked-billet wharf, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Imperial TEAS. May 8.
China Ware, assorted; black and coloured Late- firings and Satins, Neakens, Caffas, large garden and common Fans, fans, and luteering Umbrellas, whale-bone Ricks. They have also For Sale, Ell wide Perisans, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, French Cambricks and Umbrellas, Sugar in boxes. March 8.
FOR SALE. A THREE Story Brick House, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, esq.—This house is in complete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen. As any Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is con- sidered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-Street. May 16
Military Colours, PAINTED ON SILK—BY GEORGE RUTTER & Co. Portrait and Ornamental Painters, IN a style which will endure the hardships of the weather without injury, and which for neatness and exactitude of colouring cannot be surpassed in this city. FLAGS AND DRUMS Furnished with dispatch, on the most moderate terms. Portraits, Ornamental Paintings, Signs, fire-buckets, &c. accomplished in that superb style of modern elegance, which Mr. Rutter pledges himself from 20 years experience in this city will meet the entire approbation of his friends and the public. In the Military Line, A variety of Specimens may be seen at their Painting Room, Norris's Court, back of the New Library. May 3
NOTICE. HAVING observed an advertisement of C. Gullager, in terms derogatory of our pro- fessional abilities, we have to request the public not to be imposed upon by foreign artists; but to decide upon the merits of each by a comparison of the work executed by both, as it is a mode almost universally adopted by them to invalidate the ta- lents of established artists, with a view of deceiv- ing the public, and engrossing that business which their professional knowledge in no wise entitles them to. Well knowing that public opinion must govern, we flatter ourselves that the work executed by us will convince them of our great superior- ity over Mr. Gullager in every branch of por- trait and ornamental painting, and shew the necessi- ty of judging for themselves. N. B. In future no attention will be paid to the false-flattering advertisements of Mr. G. Any person wishing a supply of FLAGS and DRUMS will please apply to Geo. Rutter and Co. Norris's Court, or Henry Frailey, Germantown. $6w May 8.
Military Colours. At C. GULLAGER'S Portrait and Ornamental Painting Rooms, No. 50, South Fourth, next to Chestnut Street, opposite the Friends' Meeting. PAINTING on silks for Military and other or- namental purposes (in a manner peculiar to himself) durable, not to be injured by the weather, which for elegance of design, truth and beauty of colouring, neatness and masterly execution, has not been equalled by George Rutter and Co. FLAGS and DRUMS Furnished with all possible dispatch, on the most reasonable terms. Ornamental Painting, Signs, Fire Buck- ets, Cornices, &c. &c. executed in style (not that superb style of modern elegance peculiar to G. R.) but in a workman like manner, peculiar to an art- ist master of his profession. Mr. GULLAGER, from a number of year's experi- ence in Europe and this country, flatters himself that professional talents, punctuality, and reason- able demands, will meet the entire approbation of those gentlemen who will please to call at his Paint- ing Rooms. $6w May 5.
NOTICE. P.S. Gentlemen in town and country, wishing for a supply of Colours and Drums, painted in a masterly manner, will no doubt feel themselves obliged for the kind caution given by George Rutter and Co. not to trust self- flattering advertisements, but examine the work executed by both parties. One view will satis- fy them where the superiority lies,—save the spoil- ing of good silks by George Rutter's pencil—and discover the requisites for the contracting talents of Henry Frailey, at Germantown. May 10.
To be Sold, in Burlington, Immediately opposite the wharf on the river De- laware. A Large new two story brick House, and Lot sixty feet in front and one hundred deep— The House consists of two large parlours, one 17 by 21, the other 19 by 21, an entry in the mid- dle, three large bed chambers and one small one, well finished garrets, a large kitchen, pantry, store room, &c. with good cellars, good water and gar- den, all new, well finished and in perfect order. Immediate possession will be given. Enquire of Edward Bonall & Co. or of Francis Durdin, Bur- lington, who will inform the price and shew the premises. May 24 3124w
Now Opening, At WILLIAM M'LAWS Saddle Manufactory, No. 72, Chestnut Street, A general assortment of Horseman's Pistols, direct from the Manufacturers in London. ALSO ON HAND, Saddles, Bridles, Holsters, Half Covers, Light Horseman's Cams, Swards, Cartouch Boxes, Va- lices, Saddle Bags, Portmanteau's, Hard Leather Trunks, Carriage and Chair Harnefs, &c. April 9
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Ship Richmond, Captain Hathaway, from Bengal, Guzzies Guzzenehs Emeries Mow Samans Pensia-coos Bafas Cofas Tanjehs Malda Cloths Carwah Cloths An elegant assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs Benares SUGAR COTTON and GINGER Mordecai Lewis. May 25. d2w 3242W
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 1, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, In pursuance of the Act of Congress passed on the sixth day of July one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act laying duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", and the Act passed on the fifteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, entitled "An Act to postpone for a limited time the commencement of the duties imposed by the Act enti- tled "An Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper", that from and after the first day of July ensuing, the several Stamped Duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collect- ed throughout the United States.
For every skin or piece of Vellum or Parchment, or sheet or piece of Paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following—to wit:     Dis. Cts. Mls.     Any Certificate of Naturalization, 5   Any Licence to practice, or Certificate of the admission, enrolment or registry of any Counsellor, Solicitor, Attorney, Advocate or Proctor, in any Court of the United States, TO   Provided, that a Certificate in any one of the Courts of the United States for one of the said Officers, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the Courts of the United States, for each and every of the said officers.   Any Grant or Letters Patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent, (ex- cept for lands granted for military services) 2   Any Charter-Party, Bottomry, or Repondentia Bond, 1   Any Receipt or discharge for or on account of any Legacy left by any Will or o- ther testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate di- vided by force of any statute of distributions, other than to the Wife, Chil- dren or Grand Children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of Fifty Dollars, and shall not exceed the value of One Hun- dred Dollars, 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of One Hundred Dollars and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50   And for every further sum of Five Hundred Dollars, the additional sum of 1   Any Policy of Insurance or instrument in nature thereof, on any ship, vessel or goods insured from one district to another in the United States, 25   From the United States to any foreign port or place, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1   Any Exemplification, of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any Court, other than such as it may be the duty of the Clerk of such Court to furnish for the use of the United States or some particular State, 50   Any Bond, bill single or penal, foreign or inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, other than any recognizance, bill, bond, or other obliga- tion or contract, made to or with the United States or any State, or for their use respectively,   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 25   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 50   And if above one thousand dollars, 75   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two fifth parts of the duty aforesaid—viz.   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 20   If above one thousand dollars, 30   Any Notes issued by the banks now established, or that may hereafter be estab- lished within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said Banks as shall agree to an annual composition, or one per centum on the annual di- vidends made by such Banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale,   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 6   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 50   On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 2   Any Protest or other Notarial act, 25   Any Letter of Attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell War- rants for Land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, 25   Any Certificate or Debenture for drawback of Customs or duties, for less than five hundred dollars, 1   For five hundred dollars and not exceeding two thousand dollars, 2   For more than two thousand dollars, 3   Any note or bill of lading for goods or merchandise to be exported, if from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 10   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 25   Any Inventory or Catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law, (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer,) 50   Any Certificate of a Share in any Insurance Company, of a share in the Bank of the United States, or of any State or other Bank,   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   If above one hundred dollars, 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.    The duties aforesaid will be collected and received by the Supervisors, Inspectors and other Officers of Inspection, in the several Districts, Surveys and Divisions of the United States, and by such other persons as shall from time to time be specially appointed and employed by the Supervisors of Districts for that purpose.
The Supervisors of the several Districts will, prior to the first day of July ensuing, and as soon as may be practicable, mark or stamp, without fee or reward, any quantities or parcels of Vellum, Parch- ment or Paper, with any of the rates of duties before enumerated, on payment of the said duties; Or stamped vellum, parchment and paper may at the option of the Citizens of the United States, be ob- tained at the rates prescribed by law, by application to any Supervisor, Inspector, Officer of Inspection, or other person appointed for the distribution of Stamps, by the Supervisors of Districts. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. March 10.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 30th, 1798. Public Notice is hereby given, THAT by an act of Congress passed on the 19th day of March, 1798, the following alterations and amendments have been made to the act passed on the 6th day of July 1797, enti- tled "An Act laying duties on stamped vel- lum, parchment and paper".
The stamp duties on debentures or certifi- cates for the drawback of Customs or duties on Imports are repealed.
A discount at the rate of seven and one half per Centum, will be allowed by the Supervisors or Inspectors respectively, to any persons other than Officers of the Revenue, who may pur- chase at one time or procure to be stamped, any quantities of Vellum, Parchment or Paper, upon which the duties shall amount to Ten Dol- lars or upwards.
Stamped Paper, will be provided, and sold at the rates prescribed by law, without any addi- tional charge or expense on account of the price of Paper; but for stamped Parchment or Vellum, an additional price will be demanded at the rate of Fifty Cents for each skin of Parch- ment, or Two Hundred Cents for each skin of Vellum of medium size, which may be furnish- ed at the expense of the United States and pro- portionally for any lesser quantity. Given under my hand, at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. To be Let, (And possession given on the 1st of May) A genteel three story brick House, 22 feet front, and 40 feet deep, with back buildings and stables, at present in the tenure of Major Jack- son. Enquire at 187 South Third Street. April 2. $
The Co-partnership of the Subscribers, TRADING UNDER THE FIRM OF JOSEPH DAVIDSON & Co. IS this day dissolved by mutual consent, all those having claims against said firm, are desired to render their accounts, and those indebted to make payment to Joseph Davidson, who is duly author- ized to settle the affairs of the concern. JOSEPH J. MILLER. JOSEPH DAVIDSON. N. B. The Stores at the corner of Market and Fourth Streets are now to be let.—Enquire of Jo- seph Davidson. April 16. w4242m
TO BE SOLD, 40,939 acres of Land. IN Greene County, Commonwealth of Pennsyl- vania, on the waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run. These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and abound in Coal; they were sold ten years ago for five shillings per acre; patented early in 1787, ex- cept 3700 acres, which were patented in 1792; part of them were surveyed in 1783. The tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very con- venient to water carriage, about 19 miles from the town of Washington, from 14 to 16 from the village of Greensburgh and Wheeling. On payment of one fourth of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the resi- due. Enquire of the Printer. April 21. $
TO BE SOLD, 26,780 acres of Land, IN the State of New York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna now, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren and county of Warren. These Lands, from their quality and situation, are a very desirable object for any man who means to invest his money to advantage. On payment of one third of the purchase money, a reasonable credit will be given for the resi- due. Enquire of the Printer. April 21. $
Country Residence. A FAMILY who live six Miles from the City, wish to receive two or three genteel board- ers. The House is handsomely furnished; the Gardens, Meadows and Lawn are beautifully laid out, and well stocked with the choicest Fruit. There are several Musical Instruments, amongst which is a most excellent patent Piano Forte. The Family have a handsome Coach, which may be at the service of the whole. The Coach House and Stables are most excellent —the Water good—and the Air unquelled in the environs of the Town. For particulars enquire at the office of this Ga-