Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1694.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 13, 1798.
[VOLUME XIII.]
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 58 Hhds. of Jamaica Rum...
Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. A L S O, Brig AMAZON.
N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For Savannah, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET, (a regular trader) PATRICK GRIFFEN, master...
For Amsterdam, The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCOLLUM, Master: WILL sail in a few days...
Who is landing, out of the said Ship, from Bordeaux, and for sale, Claret in hds.
For Sale or Charter, The Ship GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels...
Prages & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar...
For Savannah, in Georgia, THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations...
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, (Price 25 Cents) Reflections on Monroe's View...
THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, AT W. YOUNG'S Book-store, Corner of Chestnut and Second streets, (Price 50 Cents) Causes qui se sont opposées aux...
Or causes that have been opposed to the PROGRESS OF COMMERCE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America. In Six letters, directed to the Marquis DE LA FAYETTE.
A juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion...
LETTER I. General view of the obstacles, created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce...
LETTER II. Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals...
LETTER III. Essay in the form of a letter, to appraise the importations into the United States from France...
LETTER IV. Calculation of the exportations of the United States, and particular examination of their suitability to France...
LETTER V. Tableau of the debt of the United States at that time—Opinions of the author on the finances...
Bank of Pennsylvania. AT a meeting of the Stockholders, held at the Bank on Friday, the 2d February, 1798...
LETTER VI. General examination of the defects of the commercial policy of France with respect to the United States...
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected...
PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 144, Market-street. Princeton—New-Jersey.
To be Sold, THAT neat and convenient House in which the late Mrs. Ann Witherspoon, now Mrs. Ann Walker lived...
Samuel S. Smith. January 19. For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground...
Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets...
To Cabinet Makers, Joiners, &c. Cavanagh & Hearn, Pine street, near the New Market, RETURN thanks to their friends and the public...
IN THE PRESS, And speedily will be Published, For the benefit of the MARINE SOCIETY of the UNITED STATES...
BY THE AUTHOR. "A NATION would be maintained but to an almost useless purpose which taking the seamen kept the merchantman idly in port...
Fresh Fruit. To-morrow morning will be landed, at Morris's Wharf, just above the Draw-bridge...
The cargo of the West-Indian from Jamaica, landing at South Street wharf, 136 Hhds. and 900 barrels choice Coffee...
Peter Blight. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 500,000 Lbs of Java Coffee, 800 Bags do. Sugar...
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE, At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, Cut Nails of all sizes...
Just Published, And to be had at the Book-stores of Messrs. DOBSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORMEAD, in Philadelphia, OBSERVATIONS...
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement...
Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars...
For Sale, The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal...
The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth streets.
FOR SALE, BY WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street. A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum...
Wanted, An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages...
WANTED A young Gentleman to go Doctor of a ship to the East-Indies. Enquire at No. 25 Dock Street.
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM COMPTON, late of the city of Philadelphia...
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Peter Gill late of the District of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment...
Lately Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Observations on certain Documents...
SALES BY AUCTION. Stated Sales FOR DRY GOODS. Monday, Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Tuesday, Forenoon—William Shannon, No. 183, High-street.

   WASHINGTON LOTTERY, No. II.   LIST OF PRIZES AND BLANKS.   158th Day's Drawing—January 6.   No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.     120 13160 x 26924 38185   339 295 990 218 50   326 516 27098 275 x   911 14010 534 x 368   1078 077 28038 645   422 484 600 x 910   271 776 800 945 x   211 x 15463 29736 647   3006 494 30016 x 40983   216 x 901 549 x 41252 x   601 16022 622 278   664 17604 x 954 491   811 214 971 43900 x   4657 784 31138 x 44775   820 x 18457 x 214 45039 x   6824 607 x 220 524   945 761 x 331 526   7003 19309 622 x 727 x   075 710 816 936   483 20089 25 905 46322   915 128 32548 442 x   8180 320 630 929 x   326 21586 x 33146 47165   597 22253 x 926 210   9497 x 595 x 34037 25 391   523 669 168 x 564   10036 23689 35321 928   11240 725 36052 x 48026   511 844 106 x 440   689 24231 196 686 x   842 495 369 786   997 565 x 677 837   12063 727 685 49095 x   206 780 27823 167   458 25 25054 160 475 20   552 x 26295 372 586 x   923 486 919   13126 20 598 20 975  
At Mr. Ricketts's Circus, Corner of Chestnut and Sixth Streets. On TUESDAY evening, February 13, Will be exhibited a Grand FIRE WORK , consisting of two kinds of Fire. And for the first time, two Men and two Horses will ride round the Circus surrounded with Fire-works. Fire-works consisting entirely of inflammable air, viz. A representation of the arms of Pennsylvania. Thols of New-Jersey, New-York, Massachusetts, Charleston, &c. &c. The principal illuminations are, those of St. Paul's, London; St. Peter's, of Rome; the Invalides, Paris, the Invalides, and Vauxhall, at Paris, &c. &c. Fire-works consisting of various combinations of combusting matters, viz. The great American Sun rising from its horizon. The grand wind-mill of Don Quixote, together with its changes. A great mechanical piece, changing into different figures every time it turns. The surprising piece of Bacchus; a mechanical piece. A piece representing cascades in every direction, and terminating in a nosegay. The great Italian role; a piece of varieties. A great picture ornamented with four spiral columns, and crowned with a balustrade, with the arms of the United States in the centre; a piece uniting both kinds of fire. Fifteen Chinese squibs, with fifteen fixed stars, will terminate this superb fire work, which Mr. AMBROSE, from his attention and expences, flatters himself will afford the public a most agreeable diversion. And in addition, a surprising CHILD, nine years old, will execute a Concert, composed by Ignace Pleyel, on the Forte Piano, newly invented by Mr. Albrecht. The Infant Virtuoso is a pupil of a celebrated master of this city. The doors will be opened at 5 o'clock, and the fire-works will begin at 6 o'clock.—Box, three-quarters of a dollar; Pit, three-eighths of a dollar. Days of performance, Tuesday and Saturday.—Tickets to be had at the Circus, or at O'Callaghan's Hotel.
MR. FRANCIS RESPECTFULLY informs the subscribers to his Select Balls, that the last of the present Subscription will be on Tuesday, the 13th. Subscription and Ladies' Tickets, to be had by application to Mr. Francis, No. 70, North Eighth Street. Feb. 10—3t
Baskenridge—for sale It consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Shelburne). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Paisley. 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 the land 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: 10.0. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—It is wooded and watered. To raise trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deeds. Please to enquire of T. McEuen & Co. No. 78, Chestnut Street. February 2.
A House in Burlington for Sale. THE subscriber has a large, convenient two-story brick House, with Stables, Carriage-house, and a well improved Garden, in the City of Burlington, New-Jersey, which he wishes to SELL. For terms apply at No. 5, South Fourth Street, to GEORGE WALKER, Who has also for Sale,  Lots in Washington City, Contiguous to the Capitol and to the principal harbour. December 29.
CONGRESS.  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. DEBATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES.
FRIDAY—FEBRUARY 9. (Continued from yesterday's Gazette.) The House having resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole, on the Report of the Committee of Privileges, Mr. DENT in the Chair,
Mr. OTIS said he was one of those who sincerely wished that the question before the committee could have been decided without debate, and that the world might not have been informed that in that house a difference of opinion could exist on such a subject. He believed that there was a standard of propriety a moral sense of decency existing in the mind of every gentleman, which if followed would conduct them to a just decision. The finger of sentiment pointed out the road to their own duty and their country's honor; strait was the gate, and narrow was the way. They might avert their eyes from this faithful monitor, but they could not be deaf to its voice, nor should they escape the chagrin that would arise when cool reflection should convince them that they had been instrumental in sealing the infamy of the national legislature by disobeying its dictates. The present question he stated was not a question between the gentleman from Connecticut and the member from Vermont, but between the House of Representatives and one of its members who seemed to be unmindful of the dignity and decency that ought to be attached to that character. It was a question between the people of the United States, whose dignity had been insulted in the person of one of its representatives and the delinquent who had committed the insult; between the whole Union and the state of Connecticut, an intelligent part of that Union. It was a controversy of principles, a war of outrage upon decorum, a struggle between ferocious passions and wholesome restraints. On such a question all party spirit should cease, all private friendship and political attachment should be suspended, and they were called upon to unite in a joint effort to save themselves from common infamy.
In considering this question, he would challenge any one to show so shameful an act of assault and battery, committed without provocation, at any former period, or in any country. It would be in vain to look to any of the states of Europe, agitated and convulsed as they are, for such an offence. No man conversant with the history of the Six Nations, or versed in the traditions of the Cherokees or Creeks, or of any savage tribes, who, in the first rudiments of society find it necessary to associate and deliberate on their common interests, could point out an instance of outrage so monstrous, so abominable. It was conduct contrary to the principles of all association good and bad. It was conduct that would break up a brother and put an end to a den of robbers. At the recital of it the countenance of every American reddened, at the thoughts of it his heart grew sick. He did not mean, however, to attempt an aggravation of the offence; but it was an event which had deeply affected him—he had thought of it by day, and when upon his pillow, he had not forgot it.
What was said in defence of the member from Vermont? No attempt had been made to justify his conduct; yet some gentlemen had brought forward circumstances of extenuation. What were they? It was said some provocation was given, and that some allowance ought to be made on account of the situation of the house at the time.
With respect to the provocation, he would not now enquire whether any provocation could justify the offence which had been committed; but on examination into facts, it would be found that the provocation was on the part of the gentleman from Vermont, as his was an accusation founded in error, whilst that of the gentleman from Connecticut was founded in truth; as the story of the wooden sword, arising from the gentleman from Vermont having been cashiered and disgraced from the army, was not denied; whilst what had been said with respect to the representatives from Connecticut acting contrary to the sense of their constituents, was founded in falsehood. These were charges made aloud, and which the gentlemen from Connecticut, if he did not hear them, might have heard as well as not. And shall it be said, that members of that house who quit the comforts of home, the pleasing society of friends, and honorable employments, to serve their country; shall they be told, that their motives are venal; that they are actuated by a wish to obtain offices in which they might flourish in splendor, and in which they would be absolved with impunity? Yet this was said by the gentleman from Vermont; so that the provocation came from him, and instead of seeking here for extenuation, nothing but aggravation was found.
With respect to the situation of the house at the time, gentlemen who have recourse to this circumstance, must sanction one of two positions, viz. that the house was not in session, or that the members of the house were to be protected whilst in certain business, and not in others. With respect to the house not being in session, could it be said, that after it had been regularly formed, it could be dissolved without a vote for the purpose? Should it be said that whilst the speaker was in his chair, members were safe; but, if he stepped out of it, club-law should immediately commence; that they were to be protected on this side, and not on that side the bar; that this side was a sanctuary, but that that was a bear-garden; that in their seats they were safe, but if they walked out of them they were liable to be cudgelled? Surely not; these milksops arose from a misunderstanding of the rules under which they acted. They were intended to prevent offences from be-
ing committed; and was it not as likely that offences should take place after the speaker had left his chair, as whilst he was in it. It could hardly be supposed, that whilst the speaker was in his chair, and every member in his seat, that any violence should happen. It could not be expected that even the member from Vermont would go and spit in a member's face, or knock him down, whilst he was sitting in his place. It was when members were outside of the bar, when they were not under so much restraint as at other times, that the rules of the house were most liable to be infringed; and members were surely protected as much as if they were in their seats.
The gentleman from Virginia had stated that a great part of the members were without the bar of the house; but was no respect due to those who were within it? They were certainly not instruments to the disorder. Would the people have any confidence in their representatives if they had nothing to do but go out of the bar to fight? This was a distinction which he never expected to have been set up, and it certainly arose from a prejudiced view of the subject. He believed the American people had already anticipated their decision, and it could only be in one that the house and the country could be saved from indelible infamy.
The same gentleman said that all the members might have left the house. If this had been the case, or if a greater part had left it, he supposed the speaker would have said there was not a quorum, and the business could not have proceeded. Mr. Otis said he did not mean to go into the subject of privileges, though he did not, like the gentleman from Virginia, hate that or any other subject, the discussion of which was properly before them. He thought, however, that the conduct of the member from Vermont in saying that if the members from Connecticut were to vote against a certain motion, which was then the order of the day, they would be turned out of their places, was a direct attempt to control the freedom of debate; the gentleman came reeking from Connecticut, where he said he had ascertained the sentiments of the people, and undertook to intimidate and abuse the members from that state. Was it not clear that such conduct had a tendency to provoke recrimination? And if it were admitted, it must be evident they had nothing to expect but disorder, bloodshed and murder! If gentlemen decided reasonably, they must decide that there never could be a greater outrage than this committed with so little provocation. The resolution reported by the committee of privileges was a proper one, and to agree to it, was the only way in which they could purge the house of its pollution. If this was not done, it could not be expected that this would be the last affray which would take place in the presence of that assembly; if not done, the people would lose their confidence in their representatives; and if not done, he, for one, should feel the honor of a seat in that house, as greatly diminished and overshadowed—as falling, as declining. Indeed the only satisfactory mode would be, to send the member from Vermont back to his constituents; which would show to the world, that a conduct like this could never receive the sanction of the American people. If this mode were not adopted, it would be better for the house to expunge its rules, and trust to their own forbearance for the observance of order; or they had better adjourn, and leave the public business undone. It is better to have no rules at all, than suffer them to be thus grossly violated with impunity.
Mr. RUTHERFORD said, he was not disposed to accept the invitation which had been given yesterday to pass over in silence a subject which cast an indelible stain upon the legislature of the United States—He was surprised at this invitation being given, and greatly so at its coming from the quarter it did. He did not suppose that twenty years had so cooed the blood of the hero of Mud Fort (Gen. Smith)—he did not imagine that short space of time would have brought to much philosophy to his mind as to permit him to give a silent vote respecting an offence which wounded the character of his country, and profaned her dignity and honor. Mr. R. said, he must own, that he had not the philosophy of that gentleman, but should express, in strong terms, the abhorrence which he felt for this gross indecency. He hoped they would expel the member who had thus offended; he was persuaded, from what he saw in the house, that he would not be expelled unanimously, but he trusted the vote would be carried by more than two thirds of the members present. If he should be disappointed in his expectation, and the house was not to be cleansed of its pollution, it would be some consolation to him to reflect upon his not having given a silent vote—it would afford him some comfort when he should return to his constituents, who, he was persuaded, in common with their fellow citizens, from Georgia to New-Hampshire, would be scandalized by the outrageous indecency of the Vermont member, to have it said that he did not sit still on the present occasion—that unused as he was to public speaking—never having an occasion to speak in public except when at the seat of government—he had resisted as much as his feeble talents would permit him the admission of an indecency which would (if not punished with severity) turn this house into a bear garden, and an arena for gladiators.
It appeared to him that the gentleman from Virginia had spoken to-day, because he stood in order to speak. Yesterday he did not with the vote to be taken until he had delivered his sentiments. He wished that gentleman had felt as much for the dignity of the country, as he did for the gentleman from Vermont; if so, he would not have had to listen to his up-hill speech. The gentleman would excise him for using this term, as his observations were inaccurate, and he had resorted to things as facts which were not so.
The gentleman had undertaken to say the house was not in session, without attempting to prove it. In confirmation of this opinion he said, that a senator sat in (Mr. N.'s) seat, during the counting of the ballots, and wrote a letter. This, Mr. R. asserted was untrue.—Whilst the senator was standing without the bar, he was requested by a member from Pennsylvania to frank a letter. He was invited to take a seat for the purpose. He declined, saying, "your house is in session." On being af-
fured there would be no impropriety in the thing, he went to a desk and wrote the address of a letter as requested, and then retired.
Mr. FINDLEY said, that the fact was as had just been stated, except that when the gentleman of the senate was desired to write the frank, he did not object to it from an idea of the house being in session. For his own part, Mr. F. said, he did not so consider it, or he should not have thought of asking him to take a seat within the bar of the house.
Mr. NICHOLAS could not say he saw the gentleman writing there. The gentleman from S. Carolina might be assured he did not mean to state as fact what was not so.
Mr. RUTHERFORD said, it was not unusual for the gentleman from Virginia to deny the imputation of misrepresentation. With respect to the situation of the house at the time this affair happened, Mr. R. acknowledged that it was not in go order, though it was in session. But the gentleman from Virginia said, no motion could have been made. He would also say that no motion could be made whilst he was speaking, nor whilst the house was engaged in any other business. There was no way of getting out of session, but by adjournment; so that instead of its being a session to say the house was in session, it was certainly a session to say it was not so. He thought with his friend from Massachusetts, that this was not to be considered as an offence against the gentleman from Connecticut, but as an offence against the nation; and unless the resolution should be adopted, the character of our country would be a degraded one indeed—What will on this occasion be the feelings of our citizens in general? What the situation of those in foreign countries—what will be that of our representatives abroad? They will be asked whether it was a fact, that one of the members of our national legislature spat in the face of another? They must acknowledge the fact; but he hoped they would also have it in their power to say, "but the offensive member was immediately expelled."
The gentleman from Virginia concluded his observations with a wish, that every thing of a party nature might be kept out of view. Mr. R. said this might be desirable; but he also thought it was necessary to look at the business fully. He wished gentlemen to see the thing in this light; for if members were permitted to commit offences with impunity, it would put a minority completely in the power of a majority, and bury up the latter to a height which would be very inconvenient to a minority. He therefore, thought that though a difference of political opinion had drawn a strong line of distinction between them, in order to restore the house to its former purity, they ought to unite their forces in expelling the member from Vermont from his seat.
Mr. R. having sat down, the call for the question was very loud.
Mr. SITGREAVES said, before the question was taken, he wished to make some observations upon it. He was one of those who had felt from the first moment in which he was informed of this occurrence, until the present time, as a member of that body a very strong sense of humiliation, arising from the fact itself, committed in the face of the house, and from the manner in which the enquiry into the business had been conducted.
On the evening of the day on which the offence had been committed, he had said what he never should repent having said, "that he was at that moment prepared to give the vote which is now called for." He still believed, that to have expelled the member from Vermont before the house separated, would have been the properest step which could have been taken for preserving the honor of the house, and for expiating the offence. The major opinion was, however, different. Though the offence was committed before their eyes, it was agreed that a committee should be appointed to examine the evidence. They did so, and reported the result. Yet, after this, it had been determined to re-hear the evidence before a committee of the whole; so that they had been obliged to expend the time of the house and the public money, in re-hearing a business which had already been sufficiently heard, and they are now called to give a vote upon the resolution originally reported.
The gentlemen who have spoken against the resolution, have made no apology for the fact itself. They have acknowledged the act was indecent, outrageous and improper; but they have availed themselves of circumstances to get rid of the consequences of this confession. Though he owned this admission gave strength to the resolution, yet he was sorry it had been admitted, if gentlemen still opposed the propriety of the resolution; as he hoped when the fact was admitted, the committee would not have been compelled to listen to anything in extenuation of an act so gross and indecent.
Mr. S. said he would consider the arguments which had been adduced to get rid of the consequences which followed an admission of the fact. He confessed he had heard it insinuated, in the course of the examination of the witnesses, that the house was not in order when this offence was committed; yet he hardly expected it would have been seriously maintained. It had been constantly asked whether the house was not in session, from the Speaker's taking the chair till the vote of adjournment; it was impossible to disorganize the House without a vote of adjournment; and all the pretexts which have been used to get rid of this position, are to use the argument of the gentleman from Virginia, fictions contrary to fact. It was said the house was not engaged in any business. Was this true? Were not two members of the house appointed as tellers to count the ballots for managers, and were they not counting the votes? Was not the house engaged in business when a member was speaking? Surely it was. And was it not also engaged in business when the clerk was reading papers? It certainly was; and, at the time when this affair happened, the house was as much engaged in the ordinary business of the sitting, as at this or any other moment. It was said the house was not in order because the speaker was not in the chair. The Speaker is not in the chair now; nor was he when lengthy communications were received. But it was also said that many members were out of their seats. But some were in their places and could not but the house be in session, except all the members were in their places? At this moment, he said, I see groups round the fires, and would it be said that
the house were not now in order? it was impossible to shew, that these indulgences which members availed themselves of, decomposed the house. It was not in the nature of things that the house could be dissolved in such a way.
But it was also stated, that the member from Vermont and the member from Connecticut were on the outside of the bar. This was an endeavour to substitute a sort of fiction to get rid of the rules of the house. But could it be supposed, that a member without the bar was less subject to the rules, than when in his seat? Gentlemen had created this distinction; but no one had said that an offence committed without the bar would not be punishable; and if it were liable to punishment at all, he saw no reason why it should not be liable to the highest punishment.
Mr. S. was inclined to believe, that tho' these nice distinctions were urged, they were not much relied upon; because though gentlemen used them, they had recourse to others; and if these had been well founded, they would have been sufficient.
It was said, that the member from Vermont could not have put up with an insult like that offered, by the member from Connecticut, and that the impossibility of putting up with it was a sufficient extenuation of his crime. He had all along thought that whenever any thing was said of the provocation which produced the act complained of, they wandered from the proper path. He believed no anterior circumstance had any thing to do with the judgment which the House ought to pass upon this offence. Provocation might make some difference between the parties themselves, but it had nothing to do with the business as it respected that house. If provocation was to be admitted, in extenuation of a crime, no offence could be committed that would not find an apology. If a man's passions, and ungovernable nature, were to be an extenuation, crimes of the blackest nature would be thus apologized for. But it was agreed in every society, from the convivial meeting to the Legislature, that some rules were necessary for their government, and when these rules were once fixed, it was necessary for the preservation of order, that they should be observed. If the gentleman from Vermont conceived himself injured, he ought to have taken another time for resenting it. If a number of gentlemen meet together, and an insult be given which is paid being tolerated, and which calls for satisfaction and atonement, will any one say that the proper way of obtaining these, would be to interrupt the harmony of the company in which the individuals are assembled? Do not those who call themselves gentlemen, suppress their indignation, and seek other means of obtaining satisfaction, means which shall not affect the peace and order of society? Is it not one of the essential rules of the laws of our country, that no man shall be permitted, by giving way to his own private passions, to disturb the order of society? And the same rule ought certainly to be observed in that house more especially.
But will gentlemen say it was impossible for the gentleman from Vermont to postpone an atonement for the offence which he supposed was committed against him? will gentlemen seriously say this, when the member from Connecticut, who received a much greater insult, was able to preserve the respect due from an individual to the whole Representatives of the people of the United States; could any man suppose that the feelings of the gentleman from Connecticut were less sensible than the feelings of the gentleman from Vermont? would any one call in question his spirit or ability? Do not all who know him, know that his courage, strength and spirit, enabled him to take instantaneous revenge, had not his respect for the house prevented him from doing so?
But, if they were to enquire into this provocation, the result would be as unfavorable, as the principle itself. If an enquiry were instituted at all, it must be carried to its source; and it would be found the member from Vermont was the aggressor. It would be found that he was in the habit of provoking insult. It was in proof that he had called in question the integrity of the members from Connecticut. The whole subject of his conversation with the Speaker, was one uninterrupted series of reflections, the most scandalous and untrue, upon the whole delegation from Connecticut; and the person who was guilty of the first provocation was guilty of the whole. When gentlemen admit that the provocation which the gentleman from Vermont received, as some extenuation of his fault, they must also admit the same for the provocation received by the gentleman from Connecticut; so that when gentlemen find the first and last offence committed by the member from Vermont, an inference is drawn which is irresistible.
For himself, he thought the indecorum which the gentleman from Vermont had been guilty of towards the representatives of Connecticut, would, of itself, have justified his expulsion from the house. He considered the spitting in the member's face as a personal offence; but the others were wounds upon the better part, the moral spirit of those gentlemen; so that the first offence was the most aggravated of the two.
It was impossible, Mr. S. said, to state a case more clear than that the resolution before the committee ought to be adopted. But was this all? It was not. It was necessary to call the attention of the committee, to the statement made by the chairman, of the grossly indecent words made use of by the member from Vermont, in the close of his defence yesterday. When the member was laying under the reproach of the house, for violating the rules of decorum, for violating the respect which he owed to the house—when on his trial for this very fact, he introduced an indecency of expression which cannot be overlooked, as if he had defiance to the house, and were determined to add

offence to offence. This alone, as well as his former acts, was sufficient to have justified an immediate expulsion. He believed a body properly tenacious of its own honours would have come to a vote of this kind but the longer the enquiry was prolonged, the more they invited his outrages. He wished, therefore, to add this latter offence to the former, in order to show the full ground of the member's expulsion, since this latter offence was of too gross a nature to be lost sight of. He moved to add the following words to the resolution, "and for a gross indecency of language in his defence before this house."
This offence, Mr. S. said, did not pass outside the bar, or whilst votes were counting, nor was it provoked. If there were gentlemen in the house, therefore, who wished this man still to remain amongst them, let them take the responsibility upon themselves.
There was one circumstance more which had not been noticed, which was the impropriety of depriving the member of his seat and his district of a Representative. It would be more honourable to the district, as men and as citizens, to believe they would rejoice in showing their disapprobation of the misconduct of their member, by returning another. In acting thus, they should be giving the district an opportunity of wiping away the stain which in some degree attached to them for an offence done by their representative. When he was sent back to his constituents, they would dispose of him as they thought proper; if they approve his conduct, they will send him again; if not, they will send another member in his place, less likely to contaminate the body to which he is sent.
Some objections were offered to this amendment by Messrs. R. Williams and Mr. Gallatin. They said, if the expressions complained of were considered as a contempt of court, they ought to have been punished immediately as such; but if they were not so considered as part of the charge against the member from Vermont, he ought to be heard in his behalf, as on the former charge.
After the amendment had been supported by Messrs. Sewall, Brooks and Harper, Mr. Coit trusted, when he declared it to be his intention to vote against this amendment, he should not be thought to be an advocate of Mr. Lyon, or of his innocent language. In the course of his defence, he had made use of several expressions highly improper to be used by a member of that house; but they marked the character of the man. He was unwilling, however, to take hold of these circumstances against him, but would give them all the weight they deserved. He presumed the particular expression alluded to fell from the member inadvertently, and was not intended to offend the decorum and order of the house. He, therefore, thought, notwithstanding the opinion which he had of the man, that it would be more consistent with the order and dignity of the house, not to notice it.
Mr. Dayton (the speaker) said, that in his opinion, the gentleman just sat down, had said more in defence of the member from Vermont, than he had himself uttered, or than had been said for him by the gentlemen from N. Carolina and Virginia. He had given sanction to the plea of the member from Vermont—who said that he did not know he was violating the rules of the house—he did it through inadvertence! Was this a plea to be made for this man? Before, said he, we knew what we had to expect, and that it was necessary to walk with dirts or daggers for our defence against him; now we know, that when he rises to speak, the ears of all must be stopped, or offended, with his gross indecencies. He hoped, therefore, that the gentleman from Connecticut would allow this charge to be added to the resolution. Neither the gentleman from N. Carolina nor the gentleman from Virginia attempted to defend his conduct. Already it may have been noticed (he at least had noticed it) that the chairs in the line in which the member from Vermont sits, have, in a great measure, been deserted. He hoped, therefore, the committee would agree in bringing forward this last indecency, and join it to the other charge, as it was such as would not be allowed in any grog-shop in the country.
Mr. Coit said he should withdraw his opposition to the proposed amendment, so soon as he was convinced he was wrong; sooner he must not be expected to do it. There was a great difference betwixt words and actions. Every man's experience must tell him that words sometimes drop inadvertently. This might have been the case with the member from Vermont, and he still thought it would be better to pass over this expression.
Mr. Kittera said the expression could not be uttered inadvertently, as the member read his defence.
Mr. S. Smith did not believe that the expression alluded to was read. What the gentleman read, was delivered in a tone of voice which every one could hear; but what he said as he sat down, was uttered in a lower tone of voice, and he did not hear it. He had read his speech that morning in the papers, in which there was no such expression—He wished to repeat to the gentleman from S. Carolina (Mr. Rutledge) who had given him a Philippic , that his reason for wishing to take a vote upon this question without debate, was no other than to spare a farther expense of time upon a business, which he thought, had already occupied too much.
After a few other observations, the question was put on the amendment and carried 48 to 43.
(Debate to be continued.)
MONDAY—FEBRUARY 12.
Mr. Otis presented a petition from the manufacturers of blue sugar paper, in Massachusetts, praying that an additional duty may be laid on the importation of this species of paper.—Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
Mr. Van Cortlandt presented the petition of James Brown, of West Chester, in the state of New York, praying for the payment of certain supplies furnished during the war—Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. D. Foster, from the committee of claims made an unfavourable report on the petition of John Madeiras, who prayed certain money which he stated to be due to him as deputy-quarter-master, during the war.
The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of privileges; when, after considerable discussion, Mr. R. Williams moved to amend the resolution reported, by striking out the words "be for this disorderly behaviour expelled," and insert in their place, "is highly censurable, and that he be reprimanded by the Speaker, in the presence of this house."
This amendment called forth a number of observations; the question was, however, at length taken upon it, and it was negatived 52 to 44.
The question was then taken upon the resolution as reported for the expulsion of Mr. Lyon, which was agreed to 51 to 43.
The committee then rose, and reported the amendment to the resolution which had been agreed to (which was what related to the second offence of Mr. Lyon) together with the evidence which had been taken before it.
The house took up the report, and the question being put upon the amendment, it was agreed to 49 to 46.
The question was then about to be put upon the resolution as amended, and the yeas and nays taken (which had been called for and agreed to) when Mr. R. Williams renewed his amendment, for confining the punishment of Mr. Lyon to a reprimand by the Speaker in the presence of the house.
The ayes upon this question were the ayes upon the final question; and vice versa, without an individual variation.
The amendment of Mr. Williams being negatived, the question then returned upon the resolution for an expulsion.
Upon which question, the ayes and nays were as follows:
   A Y E S.    Mess. Baer Hofmeier  Bartlett Imlay  Bayard Kittera  Brookes Lyman  Bullock Machir  Champlin Mathews  Chapman Morgan  Cochran Morris  Coit Otis  Craik L. Parker  Dana J. Parker  Davis Reed  Dennis Rutledge  Dent Schureman  Evans Sewall  A. Foster Shepard  D. Foster Sinnickson  J. Freeman Sitgreaves  Glenn N. Smith  Goodrich Sprague  Gordon Thatcher  Grove Thomas  Harper Thompson  Hartley Tillinghast  Hindman Van Alen  Holmes Wadsworth.—52  
   N A Y S.    Mess. Freeman Virg. Harrison  Skinner Jones  Varnum New  N.Y. Elmerdorf Nicholas  Havens A. Trigg  Livingston J. Trigg  Van Cortlandt Venable  Penn. Bard N.C. Blount  Findley Byan  Gallatin Gillepie  Gregg Locke  Hanna Macon  McClenachan McDowell  Mar. S. Smith Stanford  Sprigg R. Williams  Virg. Brent S.C. Benton  Cabell W. Smith  T. Claiborne Sumpter  Clay Geo. Baldwin  Clopton Milledge  Dawson Ken. Towles  Giles Tenn. W. Claiborne  
The Speaker then declared the yeas to be 52, and the nays 44; and as the constitution required two thirds of the members present to carry a resolution like the present, it was not agreed to.
Just before the yeas and nays were taken, a message in writing was received from the President of the United States; but from the lateness of the hour (it being half past four o'clock) it was not read.
Adjourned.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
House of Representatives.
February 7.
Mr. Preston presented several petitions from the citizens of the County of Delaware praying that a law may be passed making the poor of that county a county charge, and authorizing the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor, which were read and referred.
Mr. Hempbill presented a petition from a number of the citizens of the State, praying that the law against horse stealing may be rendered more efficient, as this crime has increased to an alarming extent; which was read and referred.
Mr. Bonnett reported a bill authorizing the governor to appoint commissioners to run the line between the counties of Bedford and Huntingdon, which was read and made the order of the day for—
Mr. W. Mclay read a bill in his place for limiting the time upon which judgments shall continue alien upon real estates and suits may be brought against public officers and their sureties, which was presented and made the order of the day.
The bill for raising a sum of money by lottery for finishing Lower Dublin Academy was read a third time and passed.
The bill to authorize Archibald M'Guire to erect a wing dam on Conemaugh river in Westmoreland county was read a third time and passed.
The bill to provide for the recording of the several roads which have been and which hereafter may be laid out in the county of Philadelphia was read a third time and passed.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the supplement to the act to prevent the exportation of bread and flour not merchantable and for repealing at a certain time all the laws heretofore made for that purpose, Mr. Preston in the chair.—After considerable debate the first section of the bill was negatived.
The committee rose and had leave to sit again, and the house adjourned.
February 8.
Mr. Evans presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Huntingdon county, praying that the Legislature may take into consideration the propriety of exonerating them from the payment of taxes levied during the late war, which was read and referred.
Mr. Hempbill reported a bill to confirm the road from Fox's tavern to West-Chester, which was read and made the order of the day for this day se'night.
Mr. Hannum reported a bill to vest in the heirs of William Rankin deceased, such parts of his forfeited estate as have not been sold by the Commonwealth, which was read and made the order of the day for this day se'night.
Mr. Hoge reported in favor of an election district at Cannonburgh in Washington county.
Mr. W. Mclay reported against the petition of a number of the citizens of Lancaster county, praying leave to erect filmdams.
The amendment by the Senate to the bill to provide for paying the expenses of certain tracts of land granted to Cornplanter, was concurred in.
The house again resolved itself into committee of the whole on the Bill supplementary to the act to prevent the exportation of bread and flour not merchantable &c. Mr. Preston in the chair, which bill was agreed to with sundry amendments.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for granting a sum of money to the Academy at New town in Bucks county, for the purpose of erecting a school house. Mr. Preston in the chair, which bill was agreed to.
The bill for altering certain election districts in the county of Berks was read a second time and agreed to.
The bill to declare Pine creek in the county of Lycoming a public highway was read a second time and agreed to.
The bill for altering an election district in the county of Dauphin was read a second time and agreed to.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on a bill to authorize the raising 500 dollars by lottery for a school in New Hanover Township, Montgomery county, Dr. Leib in the chair, which bill was agreed to. Adjourned.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, February 12. MELANCHOLY.
Halifax, January 21.
Extract of a letter from Wilmot, dated the 2d inst. to a gentleman in this town. "Your friends, Mr. Patrick M'Master and Mr. William Harris, have lately perished by shipwreck in this neighbourhood. On the Friday following Christmas, a report was brought of a wreck and some dead bodies being found on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, near to the settlement of Dr. Halliburton's land; on which, Messrs. Woodberry, Moreton, and some others crossed over the North Mountains, to the bay where they saw the masts and part of the hull of a small Schooner, near the bank—and at some considerable distance three mutilated dead bodies, which had been hauled up and laid upon the land. One of these unhappy persons proves to be Mr. Patrick M'Master. "The bodies of the other two persons found near Mr. M'Master, are unknown. Bearing some of the people near the settlement might have been too attentive in picking up the booty, and remits in other things, occasioned Mr. Moreton, with a large company of young men, to search the bay shore and the adjacent woods; in doing which, they yesterday found in the woods, at the distance of many miles from the wreck, and at some distance from each other, 3 bodies frozen to death—one of which, by his pocket-book proves to be Mr. William Harris; the others unknown. "After the usual formalities the bodies of these poor sufferers will be brought to this settlement and decently interred. Their papers, &c. will be kept in safety, till persons properly authorized appear to claim them."
For the Gazette of the United States. The Habitual Battle.
MR. FENNO. I called a few days past, after an absence of six years, to visit an old acquaintance, whose talents are at once an ornament and an honor to the community; the pride, the boast, and the support of his friends—and I prophesy may long continue so, if the habitual battle is banished from the number of the latter, and ranked as it ought to be, among his most deadly enemies. Instead of the manly step, the upright deportment, and the firm hand of friendship, I mark'd an altered gait, a faltering voice, and received a trembling hand.
I was struck with horror at the change, yet in these things it was not less visible, or less mortifying, than in the change of subjects which were chosen for my entertainment.
In place of information, amusement, and what of either had ever before been marked with the strong lines of genius; were allusions, puerile, undignified and indecent—and melancholy reverse, the battle supplied the deficiency.
He had not returned late from the convivial board, nor had he accidentally over-stepped the line of temperance in the luxury of a cheerful glass with a few friends at home; but, with each transient slanger or acquaintance, or for want of even that apology,
An unhappy man, by the name of Duncan, had the care of the vessel that night, and his candle no doubt occasioned the fire. He himself was burnt to death in the cabin.
A number of the same gentlemen, whose exertions were so conscious, and so effectual in the late fire at the school-house, were foremost in saving this vessel; and they and their companions deserve the thanks of the fellow-citizens.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 13.
At a meeting of a number of the citizens of Philadelphia, the District of Southwark, and the Northern Liberties, at Mr. Dunwoody's tavern, for the purpose of nominating a Candidate to be supported at the ensuing Election, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That being fully impressed with a sense of the talents and integrity of BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, his services in public life, and his attachment to the laws and constitution of his country, the meeting do recommend him to their fellow-citizens as a proper person to be elected a Senator for this district, and will individually give him all the support in their power.
JOSEPH COWPERTHWAIT, Chairman. WM. CLIFTON, JUN. Secretary.
Feb. 12.
The first coup d'essai of the new order of Knighthood, cannot fail to gratify those who have believed with Burke, that the Age of Chivalry was gone: The principle of fraternity , which existed the prime bulwark of Chivalry, till certain modern quacks drove it out of vogue, by usurping it as a cover for rascality , bound every Knight by the (once) forcible ties of honor to prefer, protect and defend the interests of the order, and the person of his associate, at all hazards and perils. Such was Chivalry in its primitive state, when tyrant order had not shackled man, but free, to follow inclination , was the mode. How much will the rising generation owe to Sir A— G—, and Sir J— N—, for reviving even the memory of those blessed times! The Age of Chivalry is not gone: From the old world, indeed, it may have taken its departure, and left her degenerate sons to become the prey of wolves, tigers, or fanaticulottes —But we have enrapturing evidence that it still lingers here, and that here it still has votaries, who "on, by the spur of valour, goaded," can "stop the wheels of government," vilify its administrators, and advance with firmness to refuse a brother from contingent punishment , amidst the unsted fast execrations of all puny lovers of decency and dignity. The Age of Chivalry is not gone: Long live the Knights of the Wooden Sword!
The thirst of the BoRoniens for theatrical entertainments, appears to be fairly burnt out.
If the extraordinary support experienced by the spitting animal , who lately made an exhibition of his powers, should be proportionably backed by the democrats out of doors, the resemblance of the propensities of those mischievous animals to the cat tribe , will be rendered nearly complete. If they believe in transmigration , the acquisition of eight additional lives must afford a very consolatory prospect—as the day of retribution for "the deeds done in the flesh" is thus indefinitely prolonged.
Sirane change if pair of democrats Strip'd of their mortal coil, Should quick transmigrate into cats, And thus their enemies foil: "Ocyus and ferus," comes the hour, As wilson's page will tell, When curst impishure strip'd of pow'r Flies to her native hell. But lo, to baulk the promis'd hope, Which fust'ring patience drell, Sir Democrat by an arch frolic Takes on the form of Beel.
The cloven foot of party was never more fully exposed than by the vote which negatived the resolution for the expulsion of the member from Vermont.
Look at the names!—The motions of a fugleman were never more obsequiously followed by a troop of soldiers, than the dictum of party on this occasion—Look at the names!
MR. FENNO. There never was, I believe, greater anxiety in the people to see the yeas and nays on any question decided by congress, than that of yesterday, on the abominable conduct of Matthew Lyon. As many of your readers do not know which states the different members represent, you will much oblige several of us by affixing the name of the State opposite that of the member, in publishing the yeas and nays. A Country Subscriber. Germantown, Feb. 13.
had nearly finished, and alone, the Labyrinth , and disqualifying poison .
Curfed bottle , that effeekles , lays pre- trates, and in ruins, the great minds , ex- poses to view their weaknesses and vices ; gives cause of triumph to their enemies, and of lasting sorrow and regret to their friends: that at the same time anticipates, and fulfils the evening of an useful, and an honorable day.
Hail! to the cheerful, companionable, healthful, temperate glass. But curse on the enervating, destructive, habitual bottle .
Intemperance has so long been the theme of the moralist, that perhaps much force cannot be added to the arguments heretofore produced against it: in all its flages, in all its varied forms it is odious, disgusting, and destructive. I mean only here to point at its effects, on such as become its votaries, and its victims, from long habits of indulgence, which daily, and a most imperceptibly to themselves, but not with less certainty on that account are drawn into its inextricable vortex.
To trace the progress and decline of a great mind; to arrest its progress to decay and ruin; to restore it to its native strength and dignity, is the object of this little essay. If volumes were devoted to the same end, time would at least be nobly lost.
MENTOR.
PRICE OF STOCKS.
   Philadelphia, Feb. 3. 1798.    Six Per Cent. 16 3/4  Three per Cent. 10 3/4  Deferred 6 per Cent. 13 3/8  BANK United States, 20  — Pennsylvania, 23 per cent.  — North America, 50 per cent.  Insurance Co. Pennsylvania, 20  N. A. shares at dividend off.  
The managers of the City Dancing Assembly give notice that the anniversary Ball to commemorate the birth of GEORGE WASHINGTON, will be held at Mr. Ricketts's Circus, the 2nd instant. Feb. 12. $1222
Arrived at New-York. Brig Minison, Peckle, Hamburg, 127 days. Three Brothers, Lillon, New-Bedford 6 days.
NEW-THEATRE.
13th February, 1798.
The Public are respectfully acquainted, that on account of the preparations for OSCAR and MALVINA, not being completed, the Performances advertised for to-morrow, are unavoidably postponed until
THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15,
When will be presented the TRAGEDY of The GAMASTER.
Beverly, Mr Fennell—Stukely, Mr Warren—Lewton, Mr Wignell—Jarvis, Mr Morris—Bates, Mr Taylor—Dawson, Mr Warrell, jun—Waiter, Mr Hunter. Mrs Beverly, Mrs Merry (being her first appearance in that character)—Charlotte, Mrs Francis—Lucy, Mrs Doctor.
To which will be added (for the first time) a Grand Heroic Pantomime Ballet and Spectacle, taken from Osman , called
OSCAR and MALVINA.
(Composed by Mr. Byrne—and performed under his direction at the Theatre, Covent Garden, upwards of two hundred nights.)
The new Music composed—and the ancient Scots Music selected and adapted by Mr. Shield. The Overture by Mr. Reeves.
Osman, (the defendant of Fingal) Mr Byrne—Carrol, (the Scottish Chieftain) Mr Harding—Fingal, Mr Taylor—Morven, Mr Marshall—Draco, Mr Warrell, jun—Scotch Pedlar, (with the Song, I am a jolly gay Pedlar) Mr Francis—Scotch Lad, Mr Fox.
Scotch Lasses, Miss Milbourne—Malvina (daughter to Tocar) Mrs Byrne. Principal Bard, Mr Darley.
Bards—Messrs. Fox, Warrell, T. Warrell, Hunter, Blissett, Matthew, &c.—Mrs Warrell, Miss Milbourne, Mrs Stuart, Mrs Hunter, mad. Harwood, &c.
The Scenery, part painted by Mr. Milbourne, and part by Messrs. Holland and Stuart.
Representing—The Hall of Fingal, with a Banquet preparatory to the Nuptials of Oscar and Malvina.
The Mountain of Ben Lomond, with the Military Procession of Carrol to the Hall of Fingal.
A view of the Sea and Rock from which Oscar escapes by leaping from a high precipice into the arms of his Soldiers.
The Bridge, with the Camp of Carrol.
The death of Carrol by the hands of Malvina—his descent into the Sea—and the conflagration of the Camp of Carrol.
On Friday, The Clandestine Marriages .
For Bremen, The Danish Briganitine
JOHANNNA,
John Andrew Thieffn, Master. EXPECTED to sail on the 18th instant. For Europe only, apply to the captain on board, at Hamilton's wharf, or to
EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149, South Front-Street,
Who requests all those having accounts against said vessel, to exhibit the same for payment, previous to the 18th inst. as no demands will be paid after departure from hence. He has still on hand, of the Cargo of said vessel, from Malaga,
 80 kegs fresh Raisins      

Public Sale of Real Estates. On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house in Second-street, at 6 o'clock in the evening, the following
ESTATES. No. 1. A two story brick House, with a two story frame Building, on a lot 20 feet front and 100 feet deep; also, a vacant Lot of 40 feet square, with the privilege of an alley to go thereto. This interest has lately been let for 200 dollars per annum, and is situated in Christian-street, between Front and Second streets, the second house from Mr. Caleb Ash's. No. 2. A three story brick House, situated at the north east corner of Chestnut streets, being 14 feet on Second-street, and 20 feet on Chestnut-street, now in the tenure of Mr. Morange, at the yearly rent of 400 dollars, and is deemed one of the best stands for the sale of dry goods in this city. No. 3. A handsome well finished three story brick House, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, situated in Fifth-street, between Market and Arch-streets, No. 40. This house is built and finished in the modern style, is in complete repair, with double cellars under the whole. There is a cistern of rain water in the yard; and the house is at present let for 600 dollars per annum with the taxes. No. 4. A three story brick House, situated in Plum-bay-street, between Second and Third street, being 20 feet front and 120 feet deep, at present occupied by Robert Kenny. No. 5. A three story brick House, on the bank side of Front-street, No. 171 North, going thro' to Water-street, where it is five story. It is 20 feet front and 48 feet deep, in complete repair, and is rented for 600 dollars per annum. The conditions of Sale are, one quarter cash, one quarter in 6 months, one quarter in 9 months, and one quarter in 12 months. Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1798. 3awt15F
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good Grind Mill, with two pair of stones; also the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of calling Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably equal to any in the world; for not one of thirty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 68 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the tools and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the mean time for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ores, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. 3awt1
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Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11. Walnut Street. Bordeaux Brandy. } Entitled to Irish market claret in cases. } Drawback. Medoc wine, in do. } Bauterne, do. } Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks. do. Rota do. do. Pimento in bags. do. 4000 butts of Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
W. HAYDON Delineator of Drawing—from London, (Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science) INFORMS his friends, that he has re-commenced his private tuition.—Terms, as usual, Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornamental Painting, fruit, flowers, &c. taught on the above terms. W. H. flatters himself his terms will be particularly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. 52w
To Be Sold, AGREABLY to the last will and testament of WILLIAM HEYSETH, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch-street, between Third and Fourth streets, consisting of the house, No. 307, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements.—The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 100 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a carriage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 26 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. For further particulars enquire at No 88, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, } Acting Executors. FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } January 11. 5
The Subscriber INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern, that the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas have appointed Monday, the twenty-fifth day of February next, to hear him and his Creditors, at the Court-house in this city, on the subject of his petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Law—and that their attendance is desired. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 16. 40r261B
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 5004, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1. 40w
The Subscriber, Informs those to whom he is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and finality. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 11. 1798.
Any Persons Having all demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are so required to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. Nov. 29. 1797.
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEEWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the same, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, } Administratrix No. 25, So. Third-street. } January 4. dit
Surveyor General's Office, December 2, 1797. ON a release of survey of 433 acres, 68 perches of land, situate in lower Smithfield township Northampton county, surveyed to William Wills, per warrant of 2d March, 1786, the Deputy Surveyor hath made the following now, viz, This land claimed by heirs of Lewis Gordon and George Taylor, not known by what right.—Certified for Daniel Broadhead, Esq. Surveyor General.—William Parker. The first Monday in March next is appointed for a hearing of the parties on the above caveat, or any others interested or concerned therein, they having at least thirty days notice for John Hall, Secretary of the Land Office. January 26. 511Fawtm
Copper for Sheathing, For Sale, by SIMON WALKER, Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29. diw
Genteel Boarding and Lodging To be had at a moderate price—Enquire a No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. d2w
PROPOSALS, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and misdemeanors, by which public and private property, life, at present, injured and endangered: And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE, Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westminster; and for the liberty of the Tower of London. To those who have read this curious and valuable work, it will need no recommendation—they know its solid merit—but as it has hitherto not got into very few hands in this country, it will not be amiss to observe—its great use in the apprehension and detection of London, that it passed through three large editions in the course of twelve months. As a treatise on the ingenious varieties of fraud, that endangers property in London, and most other overgrown and opulent cities, it cannot fail to afford the reader great entertainment as well as instruction; but as the author traces all these enormities to a few, and in themselves, inconspicuous causes, many of which actually exist in all the large capitals of the United States; the subject is brought home to our own doors; and the work has an increasing claim to our attention. To assist the legislator and the magistrate in the humane office of preventing crimes, and their consequent punishments, was the patriotic design of the author. "Private offences, he says, are the source of public crimes, and the best method of guarding society against the latter is, to make proper provision, for checking the former."—Those men are easily seduced from their loyalty who are apathetic from virtue. CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-subscribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by subscription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No 68, High-street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Samuel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 31. 2aw1A
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, } St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal } 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. 5
To be Exchanged for British, German, or India Goods, IN THE PACKAGE; A tract of valuable Land In Lycoming, joining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 16. 5
NOTICE. To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's and EDWARD FOX's Engagement. IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. December 15. d8ct
FOR SALE, AT WM. YOUNG's Book Store, No. 32, Second street, the corner of Chestnut-street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached; and who are the parties and "assists therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20. 5
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. De La GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street. INFORMS those who wish to recut to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. com Nov. 15.
Samuel Pleasants & Sons, No. 74, South Second-street. HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27-4w
This Day is Published, BY Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Ric, and the other Booksellers, Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot-pressed, By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. Employment for the Poor. FLAX for SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12—back of no. 52, fourth Fifth street, above Spruce-street. codaw
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. AT THEIR STORE, No. 513, corner of Arch and Front street. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto fancy small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrahs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Naickens, and Few chebs belt Hyson Tea Also—1500 boxes bell London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 14 by 14—and 15 lbs. Glass Ware assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18. 31awtf
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut street, between Second and Third streets, the following articles: Maharajonges Charconna Dorens Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked muslins Gillis Romals Bandannas Millas & Penafios Chassa Romals Blue cloth Hair ribbon Null Mullankierchiefs Palempores Patna do. Banares Opium Leffer Cardimum Seeds. November 27. totla4w
Valuable Books, Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. ORRMOO, No. 41, Chestnut Street. CATALOGUES Of the newly imported books may be had gratis. These added to O's usual stock, form an extensive and elegant collection of ancient and modern literature, and comprise books in sundry languages and on various subjects. This Day is Published, By J. ORRMOO, (Price 75 cents), handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and seventy three cuts. The Looking Glass for the Mind, OR The JUVENILE FRIEND; Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful innocence and filial affection—in prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising generation. In the Press, and will be speedily published, Dr. DARWIN'S Plan of Female Education. Subscriptions for this incomparable work will be thankfully received by the printer. The book will contain about three hundred pages, will be printed with a new type on fine paper, and delivered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one dollar. January 3. 3t.
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 129, South Front-street, next door to the Custom-house. A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches A Time Keeper, by Arnold Some plated Candlesticks Double barreled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England Ditto, by Parker Pair duelling Pistols, by Knubley, Charing Cross Reflecting Telescope, by Bright Box of patent Medicines 60 lb. Shot Thread Small collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints 30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, patented by Percival Butler, in 1787. Also, 14 Lake Erie Lots Invoices or parcels of Watches bought. January 4. d7t
School Books and Stationary. W. YOUNG, No. 32, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street. HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8 vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Pasteboards, shearing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24-3aw6w
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, (Price in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper, A VIEW Of the Science of Life; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, By WILLIAM TATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect debility, And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases, in which is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. nov. 21. 512t
Wanted, to Hire, A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. cotf
Tin Plates, FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth street. December 28. 1w
The holders of Certificates, acceptances, endorsements and other engagements of Edward Fox, for account of James Greenleaf, are hereby notified, that Wednesday, the 14th February next, is the last day, on which they can admit subscriptions to the fund assigned for the payment of said engagements; and that those holders, who do not on or before that day make their subscriptions, will be excluded from the benefit thereof. Henry Pratt, T. W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Ashley, Jacob Baker. January 29. 5
A Roman Catholic Clergyman, Who has been a considerable time on the mission in the country parts of the State of Pennsylvania, gives this notice to any extensive proprietor of land within the said state, and bordering on either the Potomack, Susquehanna, or Juniata rivers; that he is enabled to make a settlement with from fifty to one hundred and fifty families; if due encouragement be offered.—For further information apply to the Rev. Leonard Neale, Wilbing's Alley. Feb. 8. 52t
Stop the Runaway. ABSCONDED from his master's employ, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 5th of this instant February, a Negro Man, named Mentor, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches in height, and of rather a spare make; his complexion is vacant but not disagreeable; his age is supposed to be about 40. He had on when he went away, a short blue cloth coat, striped cassimere vest, corduroy breeches, and yarn stockings of a blue and white mixture—he took with him a blue cloth great coat, the cape of which is edged with yellow binding; a long brown cloth coat; a short blue cloth coat with buff coloured cape and cuffs; also, a pair of blue cloth breeches; the other clothes he took with him cannot be particularly described. It is supposed, he intends going to the eastern shore of Maryland. Whoever will apprehend, and secure the said negro in any gaol, so that his master may get him again, or bring him home, shall have a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS. Apply to the Printer. February 7. 5
FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street, One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Amongst which are, Gurrahs Mamoodies Bultas Sannas Queenzahs Tanda Coffas Guzzies Emeries Blue Cloths Calicoes Palampores Romall Handkerchiefs Amongst them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 2. 5
Insurance Office of the State of Pennsylvania. February 1, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of seventy dollars on each share of the stock of the company, for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th inst. JAMES S. COX, President. February 1. dist
For Sale. THE Subscriber offers for sale the property now occupied by him in the town of West-Chester and county of Chester. It consists of a well finished two story stone house, 43 feet front, by about 40 deep, four rooms on a floor, with cycled garrats, and a cellar under the whole—A very good stone Stable and Coach house—And a lot of Ground, three perches wide, by twenty perches deep. The house stands on the Main street; its situation is high and very handsome; the lot extends to a back street, on which the stable and coach house stand. The lot is in a high state of cultivation; and there is in the yard a pump of excellent water, which has, at no time, been known to fail. The situation of the town is high, and remarkably healthy—the country around it, fertile and beautiful. The terms of payment will made to suit the purchaser. They, and the price, will be settled, upon application to Mr. JONATHAN SMITH, No. 149, South Third-street, Philadelphia, or to ROBERT FRAZER. mwtf
City Commissioner's Office, January 12th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS. THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleaning the streets, &c. District No. 1.—From the north side of Vine street, to the fourth side of Mulberry street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. 2. From the fourth side of Mulberry street, to the fourth side of Chestnut street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder. 3. From the fourth side of Chestnut street to the north side of Spruce street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of Spruce street, to the fourth side of Cedar street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. mwtfm
Landing this day, From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and } Jamaica RUM, 12 pipes } FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9. 5
60 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 22 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, midling well proportioned; he has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth stand very far apart; there were one or two with him—I cannot rightly describe the clothes he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of kersey trowsers, a half worn drab coloured coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jerseys. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me. JOHN MOORE. Living in St. Ill Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2. 6taw
Chocolate and Mustard, of superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shell'd or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red, Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fustians, Shawls, &c; for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, South Front-street. Nov. 27. m&th15F.