Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-02-22 00:00:00

Thursday, January 19.
The House being in a committee of the whole on the subject of further revenue, Mr. Dent in the chair.
A call for the question was made.
Mr. Gallatin said, before the question was taken, he would state, that the amendment proposed would be a total defeat of the resolution for laying a direct tax. The gentlemen from Connecticut, he said, had been accustomed, in laying their state taxes, to have valuations of property made betwixt different towns, and they supposed no delay would be occasioned by the proposition before them; but it must be recollected that in apportioning the tax amongst the different states, there was no occasion for such a valuation as they contemplated. It was proposed by the secretary of the treasury to be done by means of commissioners instead of the legislature, and he believed that would be the best way. If the resolution was, therefore, agreed to, the tax might be proceeded with; but if the amendment was passed, and a new census was to be taken, they must wait at least two years, and no valuation could take place until a Congress was elected according to the new census, which could not be done till the time of the Congress just chosen expired. They might, indeed, have an enumeration taken and a tax assessed, on the 4th of March 1799, which would be the day on which the powers of the new Congress would commence; but no tax could take place in the mean time.
There was not the least doubt, therefore, that if the amendment passed, it would amount to a defeat of a direct tax for two years. The question was, then, whether they would agree, or not, to put off the business.
Mr. G. said, he should have no objection to the taking of a new census before the expiration of ten years, if it was thought to be necessary; but he could not think of doing it before the proposed tax went into effect.
Mr. Dayton did not agree with the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Smith) who had asserted that the words in the original resolution and in the amendment would have precisely the same operation, and really meant nothing. He believed that they would operate, and were intended, to decide the question against a new census, which the members from Connecticut, as well as from New-Jersey, must be equally desirous of providing for. The chairman of the committee who reported the resolution under debate, had candidly acknowledged it to be his object and meaning, and other members had given a like construction to the words. Some notice was due to the remarks of the gentlemen from Virginia and Pennsylvania, who, though not entirely agreeing in their constructions of the constitution, had broached doctrines that were new, and not at all warranted by that instrument. The gentleman from Connecticut had said that if a new census should be taken and returned at the first meeting of the next Congress, and a direct tax for the current year should be apportioned by them in the same session, they must take for the rule of apportionment the old and not the new census, until the representatives had been regulated, and taken seats under the last enumeration. Could it be possible, Mr. Dayton asked, that any man who had read these words, "direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers," could believe that injunction obeyed, if the enumeration, last taken, and immediately before their eyes, should be rejected or disregarded, and one taken eight or ten years previously adopted, in preference, as the rule, of numbers and wealth. The gentleman from Pennsylvania had not carried his doctrine quite so far, but had given, as his opinion, that the return of a new enumeration to the next session would prohibit an apportionment of any direct tax in less than two years, when a new representation would take effect. The tendency of such a doctrine would be highly dangerous, as it would lock up for two years the only resources of government, and it might be in time of war when they would most need them, and have no other to resort to. Both those gentlemen seemed to have conceived and assumed for fact that direct taxes were to be apportioned according to representation, in which they were not justified by the constitution. Representation and direct taxation were both, it was true, to be adjusted by one common standard, but not by each other, and although in theory, or at first view, the distinction was not striking, yet in practice it would be material and important.
The question upon the amendment was put and negatived, there being only 19 in favor of it.
The question was about to be put upon the original resolution, when
Mr. Havens wished the question to be divided. Mr. Potter said, he was against the resolution, because the tax would fall very unequally. Since the last census was taken, the situation of many of the states was very much altered as to population. In the state of Rhode-Island, which was already oppressed by the direct taxes of the state, many of the inhabitants had removed into the state of New-York, where they had less taxes to pay. The state of New-York and others, he said, had increased in population, and therefore a direct tax would operate very unequally on different states.
By the report of the secretary of the treasury, it appeared, that the state of Rhode-Island was to pay 28,000 dollars a year, which would operate as a tax of double the sum on their land-holders, from the manner in which it would be collected, and from other property being excused from supporting its share of it. It would therefore fall particularly heavy on that state, when compared with others.
It had been said by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Swanwick) in two long speeches on the subject, that a direct tax was the most certain and easy in collection, the first convinced him that he knew nothing of the oppression of a direct tax. That gentleman was against having the system detailed, because it would be the means of raising objections to it; but after gentlemen had voted for the abstract principle, they must vote for the bill.
Mr. P. believed sufficient revenue might be raised
from indirect taxes. An additional tax had been proposed on salt and brown sugar. It was said that these were articles consumed by the poorer classes; but if a man purchased salt or sugar, he was pleased with the purchase, and would pay double the tax in this way, that he would pay by a direct tax. Nay, he believed a man felt five dollars paid in a direct way, more than 15 or 20 paid indirectly.
If, he said, they were to try to raise by indirect means, on the plan recommended by the gentleman from South-Carolina (Mr. Harper) a part of the sum wanted till next session, it would be seen whether that method would not be successful. If it was then found, that the revenues arising from thence were insufficient, there was not a person in the house who would enter into direct taxes with more readiness; but, until all indirect means were tried, he should be unwilling to go to direct taxes.
Mr. Swanwick said, he was sorry that the gentleman from Rhode-Island (Mr. Potter) should have supposed, he did not understand the principle of direct taxation, from not having felt it. He believed, it had been mentioned by his colleagues, that a direct tax had long been collected in this state; so that he had been constantly in the habit of feeling the weight of direct taxes, as he believed there were few places which paid more in this way than Philadelphia. If the gentleman had been in possession of landed property here, he would have felt the truth of this.
Much, Mr. S. observed, had been said on the subject of indirect taxes, and of the poor being in a great degree exempt from them. He believed this was not true. The duties arising from the luxuries of life, were small in comparison to what was raised from articles of general consumption. If you want productive taxes, said Mr. S. you must come to salt, tea, and sugar, and articles of common use. The gentleman from South-Carolina knew this, and had therefore introduced them into his list of articles which he supposed would bear additional duty. No one would doubt, therefore, that the poor paid a very heavy portion of those duties.
But the gentleman said, let us go on a little longer and try the experiment. Mr. S. asked, if it was not the moment of all others for them to look out for some other object for revenue besides commerce, when their imports were wholly in jeopardy. For, whether they add to the duty on salt, sugar or any other article recommended, what certainty could they have upon their calculations being realized, when they heard of their vessels being taken almost by hundreds.
Whenever commerce was mentioned they always heard of merchants having over-traded themselves. And did not this very circumstance tell them that the revenue must hereafter experience a diminution, since, if they had over-traded themselves, they would in future do less.
Another gentleman had said that 300 writs had been issued in one city to recover duties. But this, it was said, was no proof at all that a reduction of revenue would ensue. It would at least be allowed that it proved an inability to pay, and bad debts would doubtless be the consequence, and that no certainty could be placed upon this species of revenue.
In what situation, then, said he, is this country placed? If the French continued to take our ships in the way they had lately heard of, we should not, he said, get revenue sufficient to pay the interest of our debt. So that gentlemen who opposed the present motion, if they were successful, would reduce the country to an alarming situation indeed.
A curious way had been proposed of retrenching our expenses. Now we were threatened with foreign attacks, it was recommended that our naval and military establishment should be reduced. This was extraordinary doctrine. He believed the gentleman who recommended this saving, might as well have gone on, and proposed an annihilation of the government itself, and then there would be no need of revenue at all.
Our exigencies, said Mr. S. are such, that those gentlemen who refuse to support the present proposition, must take upon themselves the responsibility. With them, said he, be it; he did not chuse to take it.
They had some observations with respect to the constitutionality of certain points in reference to direct taxation; from reflecting upon which, he was of opinion that indirect taxes had not originally been contemplated by the constitution. It contemplated a system of direct taxation, supported on the foundation of representation, by which states should pay according to their population. This sort of tax, he said, was well calculated to inspire caution in the expenditure of the public money.
Mr. S. said he had been much gratified by the observation of his colleague from the interior of the country, that a land tax would be more gratifying to him and his constituents, than an extension of indirect taxes. He hoped the resolution would be agreed to. Whatever might be its fate, however, he should feel satisfied with having done his duty in exerting himself in its behalf.
The call being loud for the committee to rise, the question was put and negatived, there being only 19 for it.
Mr. Holland had no doubt with respect to the constitutional power to lay direct taxes. He would go farther and say, that it might have been better if government had begun with them at its first institution; but he was doubtful whether the present was a proper time to commence the business. He was of opinion that indirect taxes might yet be extended so as to produce the revenue wanted.
Without examining into the principles of imposts and excise, it might be supposed that they fell upon the merchants; but, on examination, it would be found that they paid no more of them than in proportion to their consumption. The question was whether the merchants or farmers consumed most; for it had been insinuated that the farmer scarcely paid any part of these duties.
The gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Craik, seemed to think there were farmers who paid little or nothing towards the expense of government. He did not know any such. Farmers, he said, had mostly numerous families, and therefore consumed larger quantities of imported articles. The families of merchants were seldom so large, they consequently consumed less. Farmers, he said, were al-
so faddled with an excise on their stills, from which merchants were exempt.
Merchants, he said, were in the habit of complaining, but government had not been inactive to their interests. He mentioned the allowance to them in favor of tonnage. He said he was convinced revenue was wanted, but he thought there was no necessity for going into direct taxes to raise it. As to paying off the debt, he doubted not, if they raised ever so much revenue, government would find ways and means of spending it.
He justified the reduction of the military and naval establishment. The military establishment, he said, was calculated for peace, and was of no other use than to garrison our forts; and as the frigates were not built, there was no necessity for an establishment to man them; and indeed he thought it better that they were not finished, as if they were out at sea, they would probably soon be added to the strength of an enemy. He wished we had less to do with foreign intercourse. He did not know what good foreign connections were of to us, tho' government had long been hunting them up. He thought the more we lived by ourselves the better.
He believed it would be best to pursue indirect taxes, if it were only with a view to keep the public debt out of sight, as a part of this debt had originally been the property of individuals, who would murmur very much if they were called upon to pay either towards reducing the principal, or discharging the interest of it.
The farmers already paid a tax on their stills and if they were to pay a direct tax also, it would be like taxing both principal and interest. If a direct tax was laid, he hoped, therefore, the duty on stills would be repealed.
Mr. Buck wished the decision on the question might be postponed, for the purpose of reading the communications just received from the President, as they might throw a light upon the situation of this country with respect to foreign countries, which might influence their decision upon it.
After several observations on the propriety of the proposed postponement, the question was at length taken on the former part of the resolution, viz. that proposing a direct tax to be laid on land with improvements thereon, and carried by a considerable majority there being 56 in its favour.
On the question upon the latter part of the resolution, viz. that a tax shall be laid upon slaves, with certain exceptions, being about to be put.
Mr. Christie moved to add, "on all real and personal property within the United States."—On suggestion of Mr. Giles, the words, "and other property" were substituted in place of the above, and on the question being put upon it, it was negatived, there being only 13 in favour of it.
The latter part of the resolution was then put as it stood, and carried, 54 members voting for it.
The committee rose, reported the resolution, and had leave to sit again. Adjourned.
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On THURSDAY EVENING, February 23, Will be presented, a tragedy, called
JANE SHORE.
Duke of Clarence Mr. Warren Lord Hastings Mr. Wignell Catesby Mr. Warrell, jun. Sir Richard Ratcliffe Mr. Darky, jun. Belmour Mr. Fox Dumont Mr. Moreton Earl of Derby Mr. Warrell Alicia Mrs. Merry Jane Shore Mrs. Morris To which will be added, (For the first time in this Theatre,—and with the original Overture and French Music, composed by Monsr. ROCHFORT, never performed in America) A Grand, Serious, PANTOMIME BALLET, called
The Death of Capt. COOK;
[As performed in Coven-Garden Theatre, London, under the direction of Mr. BYRNE, upwards of FIVE HUNDRED NIGHTS, with universal applause.] With Entire New Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations.
Describing an Exact Representation of the Manners and Customs of the Natives of Owhyhee, in the Pacific Ocean. Mesdms. Byrne, Francis, Warren, Warrell, and Mrs. Byrne.
The Principal Characters by Francis, Warren, Warrell, and Mrs. Byrne.
Indian Men and Women, Sailors, Marines, &c. by the rest of the Company.
The Scenery designed and executed by Mr. MILBOURNE.
** On Friday, EVERY ONE HAS HIS FAULT.
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PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 22.
UPON THE PRESIDENT'S RETIREMENT.
WHEN our attention has been fondly strain'd, To mark a great and arduous part sustain'd; As the affecting close at length draws nigh, Sighs swell each breath, and tears bedim each eye: Thus, from the scene when Washington withdraws, Sorrow restrains the impulse to applaud; Yet rays of transport beam through our distress, And cause a pleasing pain we can't express.
View him rush forth to set his country free;— Ease, fortune, life, all scorn'd for liberty. When Victory blew her trump, Revenge , in vain, Pointed to brethren chain'd, and heroes slain: His melting soul the scourge of War deplored; "I fought to save", he said, and "fear'd the sword."
NEXT, when destructive anarchy ensu'd; When patriots' blood the patriot's hands embru'd; His mighty mind a perfect system drew, And jarring chaos into order grew. That insurrection rose I blush to tell: But even high Heaven has had its hosts rebel. When, fruitless prov'd each effort to persuade, Sorrowing he drew his former blood-stain'd blade; Lo! thousands join t' enforce the general will; He but appears, and all the storm is still.
HERE the affrighted arts asylum find; Here persecuted virtue soothed its mind; Here freedom, peace and plenty are combin'd. His labors cease—He makes a term of rest, And pleas'd beholds that all his works are blest. Columbia's happy sons unite to raise, The themes of boundless gratitude and praise. His qual in past times we learn in vain, And ah! "his like we ne'er shall see again".
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Europe, dated Nov. 14, 1796.
"If you still take an interest in the events which are occurring in this bloody quarter of the earth, you will perhaps be glad to have some news. I suppose, however, it will be to you, that both the French armies which began the campaign by anruption into Germany have been driven back to the Rhine, after inflicting and suffering calamities, the mere relation of which ought to give pain to every heart, but which are told and heard with the utmost possible indifference. The campaign is drawing towards a close, and the two parties are just where they were when it began, hating about an equal share of losses on both sides. The armies will soon go into winter quarters and recruit for a new conflict of the same kind at the opening of the next season.—In Italy the French are undertaking to establish a new Republic upon their conquests, probably for the sake of scaring the Emperor into a cession of the Low Countries, Corsica is abandoned by the English; and Spain has joined in the war against Great-Britain—There seems to be some partiality at least in beginning a war on one side and finishing it on the other—The Spanish declaration of war assigns as one of the grievances against Britain, that in the treaty with the United States of America the British government had sacrificed the rights of Spain, which were well known to them. This is what in vulgar language is called letting the cat out of the bag. Our magnanimous allies of France do not like the Spanish declaration therefore, but think it a weak thing. This precious confession of Spain is the best of all panegyrics upon Mr. Jay's treaty; it is the extorted eulogium of an adversary defeated. Our town meeting negotiators dare lay will not under-hand it. They know how to vote a treaty infamous or to kick it to H—, or to throw stones at a man who happens to be in his senses when they are mad, for opening his lips in its defence, but the address of dissolving a formidable secret combination and of making both the conspiring parties abandon the pretensions upon which they had joined their forces to support each other, the influence of a settlement with one antagonist in procuring an advantageous bargain for another, the disconcerting of designs in a third quarter, the more deeply hostile because disguised under the mask of the most cordial friendship. These are things which the projects of time will unfold, which will prove how well a town meeting is qualified to discuss and decide the political interests and foreign relations of the American Union, which will gloriously vindicate the policy of the treaty with Britain, but which will not make a single town meeting orator or voter one particle the wiser or the better for his experience."
"Lord Shelburne is at Paris endeavoring to negotiate a peace; nobody expects that his mission will come to anything. The French partisans say that the British ministry only want a pretext to raise the supplies for the next year and do not intend sincerely to make peace. The English partisans say that the French Directory are determined not to make peace, because they are ambitious of conquest, and hope to make more revolutions; the charge may be true on both sides. The French Directory have proposed a law to restrain the licentiousness of the press. They complain bitterly against all their journals. You will see their moral and political sermon to the Legislature upon the abuses of the press. An old Roman poet says that the Gracchi should not complain of sedition."
COMMUNICATIONS.
Great cities were never governed by feeble laws. The rabble of Paris, London and Constantinople need stronger cords than those of love, and some more terrible power than reason and conscience: yet the clamors against the government and the efforts to loosen its bands come from the large towns, and from those classes in the large towns which create the necessity for energy and even security in the laws. Those who need the most restraint most abhor it. Let those who favor the attempts to make the mixed multitude of a state-house yard the judge of treaties, and the legislators over legislators, females and president, consider the good sense of the scheme and the very hopeful prospect of the consequences.
Democrats, the way to bring it about that we have too much vigor in the laws is to manage the matter by clubs, mobs and newspaper lies that our present mild laws cannot answer. When these are trampled on, such will be desired as the sons of riot will not even dare to sneer at.
The writer of the Numbers signed "Citizen" is either a heiling of the French, or a gad-fly. Sometimes his sentiments breathe a servility of spirit embody'd in a drownsy of style that strongly marks the fatigue of drudgery per theet—and sometimes he speaks of his reliance upon the disinterestedness of France with such strong marks of clucking simplicity, that one can hardly believe it possible that his innocence has been lost, or was worth the purchase. Such a writer is apt to impose much more than a finished writer could. Drudgery may prove a stupidity that is allied to similitude.

ty, in its crude and unguarded moments,—and fertility in the pen of such a writer betrays no unnaturalness of manner. The Spaniard acts as naturally in his fawning as the Mafist in his fidelity.
People who are given to bragging are apt to brag most of the good qualities which they have not. Cowards are brave in talk—tongue valiant. None affect to stand so much upon their word of honor as men noted for being trickish, slippery fellows. Women who have not virtue are generally the greatest prudes, and talk as if they had rather lose a limb than a kiss.
A remarkable instance of this appears in the conduct of the French. We attacked the enemy with skill and courage, says the modest Buonaparte. The French nation by their victories has astonished Europe, are the words of the Directory in the gazette of the 20th inst. The usual modesty is displayed in telling the poor, little, humbled kings of Naples and Sardinia, the slaves of the French, of the generous, humane, peace-loving disposition of the Republic, which the said kings will not believe one word of, as they know the contrary to their cost. They tell them also of the grandeur of the Republic. All this is very well—it is the noble art of bragging according to the laws of Galion. But they also boast of their invariable fidelity to treaties. What a plumper. The very nation boasts of its fidelity to treaties which has publicly disclaimed the obligation of their treaty with the United States, because they found in it nothing but disadvantage.
Citizen Adet's note is a pretty theory or good faith and the practice of the Buccaneers in the West-Indies a fine commentary upon the text. Our merchants know what their treaty faith is as well as the king of Sardinia understands their generosity to their neighbors.
It has been stated that one of the London newspapers, in opposition to the ministry, demanded two hundred and eighty pounds sterling a month, for vindicating the French. This was before the war broke out between England and France. The wages were thought too high, and were not THEN agreed to by the French. How much is it worth for a printer in Philadelphia to vindicate French depredations at this time of apprehension and embarrassment amongst the merchants? Mr. Bache's monthly wages must be high, if they are proportioned to his anti-patriotic services.
When Great-Britain seized our vessels by virtue of the order of 6th November, no one justified her conduct, no one rejoiced in it but the Jacobins, who seized the occasion to create confusion and to bring our own government into contempt. The friends of peace and order recommended negotiation first, and then a resort to arms. They were active and zealous for measures of energetic preparation.
Contrast this with the language of the Jacobins at this day. Twice as much is plundered by French vessels as formerly by the British. It is good enough for you, say they. Barney is feared because he comes with orders to plunder his very friends and neighbors. You can do nothing against France, you must beseech mercy. Their style towards our own government and that employed in respect to the French leads all real Patriots to think they will adhere to the latter in case of a war. Bitter will be their repentance if they should. It is time if there are any honest men among the Democrats to desert a party which seems already to have deserted the cause of the country.
This Forenoon the Officers of the Militia of the City and County of Philadelphia, waited on the President of the United States, in a body, and presented the following address; The Address of the Officers of the Militia of the City and County of Philadelphia, TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States of America.
SIR, While offering to you our congratulations on the return of this auspicious day, we cannot refrain from mingling an expression of extreme regret at the approaching close of your political life.
When we beheld you as commander in chief of the armies of America, leading us to victory and the establishment of national independence; and after having accomplished this grand object, retiring from your exalted station, and embracing the undistinguished character of a private citizen we believed the measure of your fame was full.
But when in obedience to the voice of your country you again relinquished the sweets of domestic retirement; and we beheld the storms which threaten'd our happiness dispell'd by the justice, wisdom, vigilance, and firmness of your conduct, public credit maintained, our inestimable constitution protected, insurrection crushed, and the national peace preserved—Language was wanting to express the fulness of our feelings. Under such impressions, great as our confidence is in your success, we cannot but lament the resolution you have taken to resign the helm.
And now, Sir, in our capacity as citizens and soldiers; ever ready to obey and support the laws of our country—we bid you a tender, an affectionate farewell: and while we offer our earnest supplications, that every hour of your remaining years may be as peaceful and happy to yourself, as the most splendid period of your public stations have been beneficial to your country, we rest with perfect confidence, that the close of a life of virtue and of glory will be crowned with an eternity of bliss ineffable.
By order of the Officers of the militia of C. an C. Philad. WM. MACPHERSON, Eng. Gen. Philad. February 22 d
To which the President returned the following Answer. To the Officers of the Militia of the City and County of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, I RECEIVE as I ought, with great sensibility, the congratulations on this day of so respectable a body as the officers of the militia of the city and county of Philadelphia. Your favorable sentiments of my exertions to promote the prosperity and happiness of our country, cannot but be pleasing to me; for be assured the approving voice of my countrymen is the most grateful reward which can be offered.
The patriotism, uprightness and abilities of him who is to succeed to the station I now have the honor to hold, will leave you no room to regret my retirement.
For your affectionate farewell, and supplications for my future peace and happiness, accept, gentlemen, my warmest thanks:—and I sincerely pray that you may collectively and individually enjoy uninterrupted, honor, prosperity and felicity. C o . WASHINGTON.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA,
ARRIVED.
Sloop Hector, King, New-York 5 days. Brig John Henderson, White, Kingston (Jam.) 36 days. Commerce, Reynolds, New-York 4. Sch'r Dispatch, Stutson, Aux Cayes 30. Kitty, Harper, St. Jago de Cuba 31. Ship Criterion, Johnson, from New-York, is below.
Captain Harper was carried into St. Jago by a French privateer. After a detention of 30 days, and being plundered of every thing, they gave up the vessel—because nobody would purchase her. He left the following vessels there—
Brig Woolwich of Philadelphia from Port-au-Prince. Sch'r Polly, do. do. Brig John, Tucker, New-York, from Jeremie. The above, all condemned.
The brig Lavinia, of Salem, from Aux Cayes was sent in the day capt. Harper sailed. The Schooner Harriet, capt. Shields from this port is taken and carried into Port de Paix where she was condemned. Thirty thousand dollars were insured on this vessel.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Kingston, of the ship Andromache, arrived at New York from Cadiz.
"We were boarded on our passage by a French privateer, who robbed and plundered the ship of every thing they wanted belonging to the cargo, such as wine, brandy, raisins, lemons, &c. beside robbing the second mate and people of their clothes, although they knew that the ship had been out a long time, and was coming on the coast at an inclement season, when more than we had would be wanted."
The Schooner Kitty, Harper from Jeremie for Philadelphia, is taken by the French, and sent into Cuba.
The ship Aurora, Suter, is arrived at Amsterdam, 36 days from this port.
NEW-YORK, February 21. Capt. Kingston, of the ship Andromache, of Philadelphia, arrived here on Sunday, from Cadiz, has favored us with the following particulars:
Andromache, at sea, Jan. 26, 1797. In lat. 23, 30, N. long. 58, 0, W. at 9, A. M. a sail was in sight, by the wind, steering to the northward. At half past 9, A. M. saw she was a cutter, with English colors hoisted to her gaff end; at 10, A. M. she fired a shot at us and hoisted French colors; we hauled our steering sails down, and at half past 10, A. M. they hailed us and ordered us to hoist our boat out, which we did, and sent her on board the said privateer cutter with four hands and the second mate. The boat returned with six French sailors and two officers, keeping the ship's people on board the said cutter; the officers ordered Capt. Kingston to get his papers and go on board the cutter, which was done. The boat returned with four more French people; and while the Capt. was on board the said cutter, they overhauled the ship, spilling the wine and brandy, and robbing and plundering every thing they could come at. In the space of three hours that the captain was on board the said cutter, they took, belonging to the cargo, one quarter cask of sherry wine, marked P. C. C. one cask of raisins, one box of do. marked X. they also settled one of the pipes of brandy, and pumped out a ten gallon cask and five other smaller ones, besides what was drunk and spilt; they also broke open all the lemon boxes they could come at, raisin boxes the same—likewise the olive jars, and lent them off in handkerchiefs, robbed the second mate of two watches and most of his clothes, likewise a trunk that belonged formerly to a captain Caldwell, they broke open and stole most of his clothes out of it, and most of the people lost more or less of their clothes. A boy by the name of John Baptista, they kept on board the said cutter. At 2, P. M. they quitted us and made sail, standing to the northward. All the information we could get was, that the cutter was called the Le Fame, cruising from Cayenne, out 15 days. Signed at sea, the 27th January, 1797.
SIMON KINGSTON, NOBLE C. STEWART, WILLIAM GANTLEY, THOMAS DATE.
January 29, 1797. Spoke the Schooner Nancy, captain Bartholomew Conier Putnam, of Baltimore, out five days from Bermuda, where she had put in in distress, bound for St. Bartholomews, all well, in lat. 24, 19, long. 59.
ARRIVED. Schooner Fame, Holman, Virginia 5 days. John Warren, Putnam, do. 3. Sloop Robert, Ketchell, St. Catharine 10. The brig Favorite, Williams, is foundered at sea.
Messrs. M c Lean & Lang, A few days ago we were informed by an insertion in the Coffee House Book, that the French were delivering up their piratical plunder committed on our commerce in the West Indies:—Tell him who declared it, that it is a POSITIVE FALSEHOOD. The brig Susan and Polly, belonging to myself, Leffert Lefferts, and Thomas Carpenter, has been taken on the 20th January on her way to Jamaica from this port, carried into Port De Paix, and vessel and cargo condemned by Southonax, without the form of a trial, declaring it to be unnecessary to ask any questions as the French Directory has given positive instructions to seize every American vessel bound to or from British ports. Thirty-five American vessels have been condemned and sold in the same port, and in the same manner as the Susan and Polly, within a few days after her condemnation. Any person wishing to know further of FRENCH FRIENDSHIP, may know it by reading captain Abel's letter, in possession of JAMES MC INTOSH.
Bosron, Feb. 5.
Arrived since our last—Brigs Polly, Buxton, Essequibo, 20 days; George, Darg, Cadiz, 78.
Arrived yesterday, ship Caroline, Capt. Alden, 66 days from Liverpool. About 7 or 8 days since, fell in with Capt. Cutter, in a sch'r. from St. Thomas's for Portland—had lost both her masts, &c. &c.
Captain Alden supplied him with spars for masts, and with provisions. Dec. 26, long. 34, lat. 38, spoke captain Zach. Swaine, from New-York for Greenock, and took from on board her, the Captain (Spencer) and supercargo of Schooner Polly, of Baltimore; who, after being out 38 days from Demerara for Baltimore, experienced a very
severe gale, which carried away her masts, &c. &c. When left, she had five feet water in hold—Capt. Spencer had been two days on the wreck before capt. Swaine fell in with him. The crew of the Polly, proceeded on to Greenock with Captain Swaine.
Arrived yesterday, sch'r. Mars, Rider, 29 days from Jacquemel. Left there, captain Rich, in a Snow, to sail soon for this port. Spoke nothing. Markets dull—produce tolerable low. Nothing new.
By this day's Mails.
NEW-YORK, February 21.
A letter from Niagara, dated Jan. 28, says,— "I cannot forbear, (scarce as my time is) of mentioning the Nancy's being froze up at the islands, near the mouth of the Detroit river, and out of four people who attempted to gain the main land, about (12 miles) two were frozen to death, the other 2 are not yet entirely recovered—one of the former was a Mr. Butler, belonging to New Jersey, and concerned with col. O'Hara of Philadelphia."
BOSTON, February 14.
Capt. Donnel, at Salem from the territory of the redoubtable Victor Hugues, and who left the junior Madagascar, Jan. 23, informs, that up to that date, the most atrocious piracies continued to be committed on American property. Vessels brought in, were constantly condemned; The mode of trial being extremely irregular—the only defence allowed of, was through a partial linguist, who seldom repeated half the facts furnished by the Americans, but always demanded six or eight joes, for his disservices. Hugues observed himself, in a moment of contrition, that his proceedings were improper; and that a day of retribution he expected would come. He remarks, that American vessels with certificates from the French Consuls should be respected; but what was to be certified was not mentioned. Capt. Williams, an American, was master of a privateer out of Guadaloupe. —On receiving his commission, he declared, he would exert himself to the utmost against the open enemies of France, but that it never should be said of him, that he troubled the vessels of neutrals, and above all, of his own country. On his cruise, instances occurred of his meeting with American vessels bound to British ports, whom he treated well, and furnished with many necessaries they were in need of. At length he captured a British ship with a cargo valued at 40,000. which he got safely in. Mayhew was bad.
By Capt. Alden, we have received London papers two days later than received by capt. Choate: They do not contradict any part of the preceding; but the complexion of the London prints have more the cast of continued hostilities, than an expectation of approaching Peace. The immediate filling up of a voluntary loan of eighteen millions sterling in a few hours, may give the appearance we suggest; and may possibly alter the disposition (if it had one) of the English ministry in regard to Peace.
AUGUSTA, (Georgia.)
Speech of His Excellency the Governor, delivered at the opening of the session of the State Legislature.
The honorable the President of the Senate, and the honorable, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The political year having expired on the 9th inst. I have had the expenditures of government made out to that time, and an abstract thereof I do myself the honor to enclose for your information. I also enclose a list of vacancies which have taken place in the reefs of the Legislature, with the names of the persons appointed by the Executive. Such communications as I have received, and which in my opinion, require legislative deliberation, are likewise enclosed.
A suit in Equity has been instituted in the Supreme Court of the United States, by Alexander Moultrie and others, against the state: This case, though not altogether new, is of such importance as to demand the most serious consideration.
From the present mode of making returns of taxable property, many inaccuracies happen, consequently there are many instances of the state being defrauded of a considerable part of her revenue. I conceive this might be remedied, by the appointment of a fit and qualified person, who should be vested with a controuling power over the several revenue officers.
The treaty which was held in order to afford the state an opportunity to extinguish the Indian claims, to the lands between the Oconee and the Oakmulgee, and between the Alatumaha and the St. Mary's has failed of success. The report and proceedings of our commissioners on this interesting subject, being too lengthy to be brought within the compass of a letter, I have directed one of the secretaries of the Executive, to attend with them at any time your honorable body may please to signify your wish to enter on that business.
The Indians between the 9th of June and 8th of September, wounded one man, burnt a house, and carried off 19 horses and some household furniture, since which I have not heard of their doing any mischief.
The distress and ruin which a large number of our fellow citizens are involved in, in consequence of the dreadful conflagrations which have taken place in Savannah, claim the attention of the Legislature. I do therefore seriously recommend to you, to adopt such measures as will in some degree alleviate the distress of the needy sufferers. And as repeated attempts have been made to destroy this town by fire also; it appears to me to be necessary for the security of the public offices, that a standing guard should be kept up and an appropriation made for their support.
JARED IRVIN.
FOR SALE,
At WHITESIDES'S TEA-Warehouse, No. 99, North Second Street. Imperial } Fresh Teas. } Hyson Skin. Hyson, } } Souchong, } Young Hyson, } } Bohea } Dec. 9. 3m wjm.
At the request of several Ladies and Gentlemen.
THE NEW ROTUNDA
AT MR. RICKETTS'S AMPHITHEATRE,
WILL, on Thursday evening, February 23, be open for the reception of company, with the same superb decorations as on the PRESIDENT'S BIRTH-NIGHT. There will be a variety of Stage Performances, ROPE DANCING,
Songs and Duets by Mr. and Mrs. Chambers and Miss Sully. THE RUINS OF TROY, or The World turn'd upside down, a Hornpipe, by Miss Sully.
A comic ballet dance called POOR JACK on the Benevolent Crew. The Jockies' Hornpipe, or the sports of the turf, by Mr. Ricketts and four assistants.
The whole of the evening's entertainments to conclude with a grand serious Pantomime.
Brought but first in America by Mr. Ricketts,
(in three acts) called, the
Death of Captain Cook.
The Do r to open at 5 and the performances to commence at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
FOR SALE,
A NEAT plain CHARIOT, which has been only three months in use; it cost one thousand dollars cash, and is now offered at a considerable deduction, payable in approved Notes at 3 or 6 months.
Also, two pair of Carriage Horses. The Chariot and one pair of the Horses are well worth the attention of any person desirous of purchasing.
Enquire at Mr. KIDS, Market-street, February 22. *28
College-Hall.
READINGS and RECITATIONS,
Moral, Critical, and Entertaining.
On THURSDAY EVENING, February 23,
At 7 o'clock, will be delivered,
FIRST PART.
Ode.—The Genius of America. Shakespeare
Hotspur's description of a fop. Ditto
All the World's a Stage
SECOND PART
Cato's Speech to the Senate
His Scene with Cæsar's Ambassador
His Speech over the Body of his Son
THIRD PART
Brutus and Cassius
The Quarrel of Brutus and Cassius
Tickets to be had of Mr. Poulson, jun. at the Library; at Mr. McElwae's looking-glass-store, No. 70, S. Fourth-street; and at Mr. Carey's, Bookseller, Market-street. Half a dollar each.
Notice to Calico Printers,
SHERIFF'S SALE
By virtue of a Writ of Venditioni Expensas, to me directed, will be exposed to sale at the dwelling-house of William and Thomas Jordan, in Christiana Hundred, Newcastle county State of Delaware, on Wednesday, the first day of March next, at ten o'clock, a. m. of said day, the following described property, consisting of frame buildings, several large coppers, a valuable Callender, also, a number of prints and a machine all in good order; stoves, household and kitchen furniture, two valuable cows and a quantity of furniture, being seized and taken in execution as the property of William and Thomas Jordan, and will be sold for cash, by WILLIAM HIDHAM, Sheriff. February 22, 1797. 3t
20 Dollars Reward.
R UN away from the Subscriber, living in St. George's hundred, Newcastle county, (near to Port Penn) a NEGRO MAN named JACOB, born in this state. He is a short, well-made fellow, about 5 feet 4 inches high; and had on when he went away, an olive-colored coat, of home-made cloth, lined with white flannel all through, and white metal buttons; an old under-jacket of white-colored cloth, the skirts of which he cut off, to make it into a round one; his breeches are of a dark grey cloth, very old, and patched in a number of places; white, very coarse, yarn stockings; one pair of coarse shoes, much worn; and a pair of half-worn, black-grained shoes, bound round with black silk ferreting, and lined under the buckle with white linen: also a half-worn fur hat, very high in the crown, which tapers off in form of a sugar-loaf, very narrow in the brim and is bound with black silk ferreting. He also took with him a long blue coat, lined all through with blue shalloon of the same colour; copper, flecked buttons with three of the same sort on each cuff; a yellow-colored, elastic, old fustout coat. Said Jacob is remarkably fond of playing on the violin, and took one with him; the case of which is of home-made, lead colored cloth, bound with red ferreting. Whoever apprehends said Runaway, and lodges him in any of the goals in this state, so that his master may get him again, shall receive the above Reward, and all reasonable charges paid by THOMAS FARMER. N. B. Said Jacob has formerly lived with Messrs. James Eves and Thomas Robinson. February 22. W. St. 3t
For Rotterdam,
THE SHIP
FAME,
Edward Jones, Master,
HAVING the greatest part of her cargo engaged, will sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage, apply to the captain on board, or to JOSEPH SIMS-mw&tf February 22
TO BE SOLD
By Public Vendue at the Merchants' Coffee-House in Second-street, on Saturday the 25th instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening,
A WELL finished three story brick house, three story brick kitchen, and lot of ground, situate on the east side of Fourth-street, near Sassafras or Race-street, No. 47, north: containing in breadth on Fourth-street about 17 feet, and in depth ——— feet. Subject to a yearly ground-rent of 7l. and clear of every other incumbrance. It is now let at 150l per annum; sold as the estate, and by the Executors of the last will and testament of William Lehman, deceased. The terms of payment will be made easy, and the conditions, published at the time and place of sale, by WILLIAM SHANNON, Auctioneer. February 22. 3t
For Sale,
By George Deschamps, No. 91,
NORTH SIXTH-STREET,
Nova-Scotia Prime Salmon, in barrels
and half barrels
Ditto Herring and Mackerel.
Smoked Herring in barrels and kegs
Ditto Salmon, by the dozen or single one
Dry Codfish, from one to fifty kensals
Fine and coarse Salt
Nova-Scotia and French Plaster of Paris, in the stone and ground, for manure and stucco-work
December 2. tth&f

FOR SALE By private contract, a very valuable Estate, known by the name of
CHATHAM, MOST delightfully situated on the north bank of Rappahannock river, opposite the town of Fredericksburg, in the state of Virginia, consisting of eleven or fifteen hundred acres, as may best suit the purchaser. There is on this estate, a large and well built brick house, containing nine commodious rooms, exclusive of a spacious hall or entry, 22 feet square, two pair of stairs, suitable and convenient passages, and excellent dry cellars. It is placed on a fine healthy eminence, commanding beautiful views in every direction over the towns of Fredericksburg and Falmouth, and an extensive cultivated country. The grounds adjoining the house are neatly laid out in pleasure and kitchen gardens interspersed with a variety of scarce trees, a choice collection of flowers and flowering shrubs, and enriched by various sorts of the following fruits, viz. apples, pears, walnuts, chestnuts, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, grapes, figs, raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries, and currants; the whole admirably varied by tiered slopes which have been formed by great labour and expense. Bordering upon these improvements, are several lots, in a high state of cultivation, and well set with red clover and orchard grass, from which three heavy crops of hay are taken every year. Adjacent thereto are two large and flourishing orchards; one of well chosen pear trees, the other of apple and pear trees, selected from the best nurseries in the state. Properly detached from the mansion house are extensive roomy offices of every denomination, viz. a Kitchen and Larder, house-keeper's room and Laundry, with a cellar underneath for a variety of purposes, a store-house and smoke house all of brick, a dairy and spring house of stone. Stables for thirty horses, and coach houses for four carriages. Also a large and well planned farm yard, with barn and granary, a cow house, with separate stalls for thirty-six grown cattle; apartments for fattening veals, muttons and lambs; extensive sheds for sheep, and other arrangements for stock of every description, with a large and convenient receptacle for provender, from which they can be furnished without being exposed to the inclemency of the weather. An overseer's house, blacksmith's shop, and quarters sufficient to accommodate in the best manner more than fifty labourers.
The arable lands are so advantageously divided as to afford an opportunity of making a large quantity of Indian corn annually, without bringing the field into similar culture other than once in four years; consequently the lands may be improved by keeping up the inclosures during the intermediate years, or may be beneficially farmed for wheat and other grain at the option of the proprietor.
On the premises there is also a merchant mill with one pair of belt French burr stones, and one pair of Cologne, furnished with modern machinery, and now leased for the unexpired term of four years, at 150 per annum, and all grain for the use of the farm, hopper free, which is nearly roof. more. The mill and miller's house are built of free stone, within a very small distance of navigation, near to which are two or more valuable fisheries, and a well accustomed ferry over the Rappahannock to the town of Fredericksburg. The land contains inexhaustible quarries of free stone near to the river, is plentifully supplied with remarkable fine water and possesses a due proportion of meadow, which by having the command of water may be considerably increased. The roads are good, and the neighbourhood genteel and sociable. In fact, exclusive of an improvable and well conditioned farm, the value and emolument inseparably connected with a mill, ferries, fisheries and quarries eligibly situated; the profits arising from an ice-house inferior to none in the state, and a garden of four acres so abundantly stocked with vegetables of all sorts as to be fully equal to the demand in market, there might be detailed many other advantages, appertaining to the fertility of these lands, which the subscriber conceives it unnecessary to mention, being fully convinced that when examined, it will be found to be a complete, pleasant and healthy residence, possessing beauties and conveniences sufficient to attract the attention of any person desirous of becoming a purchaser.
The motive which induces the subscriber to offer for sale an estate so singularly beautiful and advantageous, is a desire to become an inhabitant of Alexandria, where he can with more ease attend to his interests in the neighbourhood of that city.
The purchaser may be accommodated with a few slaves in families, either for plantation or domestic use. A part of the purchase money will be required and the balance made easy, the debt being properly secured.
WILLIAM FITZHUGH. Chatham, (Virg) Dec 19, 1796 Jsmith-2aw2m
The Subscriber INFORMS the Public, that he manufactures and has on hand for sale, a very general assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Harness and Trunks, as usual, also, FIRE BUCKETS of an excellent quality all which he will dispose of on moderate terms at No 38 Chestnut-street, Philadelphia.
WILLIAM JONES. February 17 fm&gw
Will be sold, On Wednesday, the 22d day of February, instant, At the Merchants' Coffee-House, At 11 o'clock, noon.
A Lot, or Piece of Ground, Containing 22 acres and 100 perches, situate near the Blue Ball Tavern, on the Paffyunk road, four miles from the city of Philadelphia. This Lot commands a view of the rivers Delaware and Schuylkill, is nearly enclosed with a good cedar post and rail fence, and has a never-failing spring of fresh water rising in it. One acre of which is good bottom meadow—adjoining lands of William Bingham, Esq. Jacob Sink, and others. The terms of sale, one fifth part in ten days after the day of sale, when immediate possession will be given, the residue in payments agreeable to the purchaser, on paying legal interest therefor, and giving security for the same, if required. An indisputable title will be given, upon making the first payment as aforesaid.
A Draft of said Lot may be seen at the Merchants' Coffee-House, and at the office of Alexander Power, No. 145 Chestnut-street, where further information may be had. Philadelphia, February 14 $122
FOR SALE,
A very Valuable Estate, CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Merion, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime wood-land, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with 4 rooms on a floor, and cellars under the whole, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone, spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing.
The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat.
The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman deceased, and offered for sale by
Mordecai Lewis, Oct. 31. 1aw Surviving Executor
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796.
NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts here after mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Piqua; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Greenville; at Pique Town and Loramies Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort St. Joseph; at Fort Miamis; at any place from Fort Miamis to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Gnatatan.
If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor.
The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz.
One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar. Two pounds of Soap. One pound of Candles.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to bear the expense and risk of losing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. StM5
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippenburg and Sunbury STAGES.
The public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved. But, not as M. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last. A recital of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippenburg, or any other place.
Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Wimer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert.
The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippenburg. The fare as hitherto established.
For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, to that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Mondays.
WILLIAM GEER. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797.
N. B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferriss, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburg every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippenburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia. mwf
FOR SALE,
About 1,600 acres of Land, WELL situated, laying on and between Marsh and Beech Creeks, Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, in four separate Patents. For terms or sale apply to Wm. Blackburn, No. 64, South Second-street January 26. mwf
THE SUBSCRIBER
WISHES to ascertain, whether a certain EDWARD NEVILL, by trade a Stone-Cutter, or Brick-Layer, who quitted Ireland in 1783, or 1784, and came into this Country, (tis supposed to Philadelphia) about four years since, be living or dead. As this intelligence is of the highest importance, it will be thankfully received, by GEO. DAVIS, No. 313, High-street December 31. w&f 2m
This Day is Published,
BY Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers, price One Dollar and twenty-five cents, elegantly printed on wove paper, and hot-pressed, by John Thompson.
A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF THE CONSTITUTIONS of the several States, With each other, and with that of the United States; exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States.
N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. February 6 mwf
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the Estate of the late DAVID KENNEDY Esquire, either by note, bill, bond, book account, or otherwise, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, without delay, and all persons having any just demands against said Estate, are desired to exhibit the same for adjustment.
ANN KENNEDY } Adm x . FRANCIS JOHNSTON } Adm r . Philadelphia, February 8 w8w
For Sale,
By the Subscribers—In PENN-STREET, 65 Pipes Excellent Madeira Wine, Imported by the Eagle. WILLINGS & FRANCIS. Nov. 30 w&f
Red Clover Seed.
Fresh red Clover Seed of the best quality, in bags of 5 bushels each Madeira wine in pipes, fit for immediate use. Teneriffe wine in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks Ditto do. of first quality, for the use of private families Coffee in hogheads Jamaica spirits Connecticut soap in small boxes Window glass and Spanish legars, and Two trunks of best patent, plain and ribbed silk and cotton hosiery, for sale by JOHN CRAIG. February 1. w&f
CAMILLA,
Or A Picture of Youth. By the authors of Evelina and Cecilia, to be comprised in five volumes, at half a dollar each, payable on delivery—Printed at New-York, by Mr. John Bull.
CONDITIONS.
I. Handsome, neat type, perfectly new, is employed. II. A volume, finished in blue paper, is intended to be published every 2 weeks, till the five are completed; the first and second are come to hand, and the third is hourly expected. Subscriptions are received, and Books may be had of J. ORMEROD, No. 41, Chestnut-street.
Mrs. D'Arblay (late Miss Burney) the celebrated authoress of this inimitable work, needs no eulogy to add to the laurels she has already acquired in the literary world. The strength of imagination and elegance of style, displayed in Evelina and Cecilia, will sufficiently recommend to every reader of taste and judgment, the perusal of CAMILLA. It may not be improper to add, that the Queen of England, after having perused this interesting publication, presented Mrs. D'Arblay with a thousand pounds sterling, as a testimony of her approbation of the work. January 25 mwf
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE.
No. 63 South Third-street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c.
Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of writings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it. N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796. m&wf
20 Guineas Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 22d October, a Dark MULATTO BOY, named MOSES; 21 years old; about 5 feet 8 inches high; had on a mixed green coat, with a green velvet cape and oval yellow buttons; a striped vest; a pair of dark spotted pantalettes, and whole boots much worn. It is probable he may change his name and dress. He has been accustomed to driving a carriage, and waiting. The above reward will be paid for securing him to that the subscriber may get him again, and if brought home all reasonable charges paid by Robins Chamberlaine. Easton, Maryland, Nov. 10. 14 $122wtf
Wants a Place,
AS WAITER in a gentleman's House, a young man who has lived for a considerable time in some of the first houses in the city, and whose character is sure; or would engage with a single gentleman to attend on him. Directions left at the New York and Baltimore Stage-office, No. 10, south 4th, near Market Street, for R. H. will be attended to. February 14 $122
City of Washington.
SCHEME of the Lottery, No. II, for the improvement of the Federal City.
A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000 dwelling-houses, 3 cash 30,000, are } 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 00 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To savour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but ONE.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington. Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these pruwings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.
SAMUEL BLODGET. $$. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James Watt & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry.
SWANN'S
Riding School, Horse Academy & Infirmary, Adjoining the Public Square, Market Street. T. SWANN
RETURNS his sincere thanks to those gentlemen by whom he has been employed, during his residence in this City, and flatters himself that the success of his efforts, in the numerous, obstinate and dangerous diseases in Horses, in which he has been consulted, together with his moderate charges, will secure their future favors and recommendation.
He now begs leave to inform them and the public at large that his spacious and commodious premises, erected for the purposes above described are open for the reception of pupils of either sex, who wish to be instructed in the Art of Ridings, and the right method of governing their horses, to so ride them with ease, elegance, and safety—their horses will be carefully and expeditiously broke, for every purpose, and made obedient to the will of the riders; the natural powers which are shut up in them, will be unfolded by art, calling forth uniformity of motion, and giving to that noble animal all those beauties of action which providence has so bountifully bestowed on them.
Also, at his hospital, every disorder to which the horse is liable will be treated according to the rules of art, confirmed by long and repeated experience.
The utility of the above institution has never been questioned, that it has long been wanted in this city, every gentleman's stud will manifest. And T. SWANN as the best classifier of the veterinary art, solicits and relies upon the support of that public (which he is ever anxious in serving) to enable him to bring it to perfection. The idea of a subscription for that purpose has been hinted by several gentlemen, who wish to promote the institution—the amount of each subscription to be returned by services in any of the departments he professes, agreeable to the rate of charges stated in his hand bill. Such subscription is now open, and the signatures of many respectable gentlemen already obtained. He therefore informs his friends and such Ladies and gentlemen to whom he has not the honor of being known, that he shall in a few days take the liberty of waiting upon them and soliciting their support and protection.
N. B. Horses are properly prepared for those Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to be instructed. Nov. 5. tth&f.
No. 170.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit.
BE it remembered, that on the 24th day of January in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, John Thompson of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following to wit—
"A Comparative View of the Constitutions of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States, exhibiting in tables the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions under the several heads of administration; with notes and observations. By William Smith of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An Act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania Feb. 1. law3
SAMUEL RICHARDT
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen
Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS COFFEE-HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.
The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.
Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors, together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar.
Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries.
The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season.
Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar.
The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite.
SAMUEL RICHARDT will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 10 mwf
Washington Canal Lottery,
NO. I.
WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorised the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand, two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour.
The following is the SCHEME of No. I.
Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000 1 ditto 10,000 10,000 7 (last drawn) 5,000 35,000 Tickets, each 5,000 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 35 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5850 Prizes, 175,000 11650 Blanks, not two to a prize.
17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, - $175,000
The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes.
The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given.
Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly.
(Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
To be sold,
The time of a Mulatto Girl,
WHO has to years to serve, and is now about 17 years old. She is a heavy, strong girl, and can have the best of recommendations from her owner.
Apply at No. 110 Union-street, next to the corner of 4th Street. February 18 1t & 1gt
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO
—No. 119—
CHESNUT-STREET. (Price Eight Dollars per Annum.)