Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-09-29 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1266.]
THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
For Sale, The Brig DIANA, Lying at Chestnut-Street wharf; a stout well built vessel, one hundred & fifty-eight tons burthen; well found, and but four years old. Apply to Joseph Anthony & Co. Sept. 26.
For Sale, The Sloop INDUSTRY, Burthen about 700 bbls. a good vessel, and will be ready to take in a cargo in two or three days. Also, FOR SALE, A few bbls. ANTIGUA RUM, received by said sloop, and now landing at Morton's wharf. Apply to THOMAS GREEVES, No. 73, Walnut-Street. Sept. 24.
For Charter, The Ship Dominick Terry, Jacob De Hart, master; an excellent vessel, of about 300 barrels burthen. Jesse & Robert Waln. September 27.
For Charter, The Danish Barque BENEVENTURA, Samuel Stub, master, A good vessel, of about two hundred tons burthen. Jesse & Robert Waln. Sept. 17.
FOR LONDON, The capital ship CERES, To sail soon:—For freight or passage apply to DAVY, ROBERTS & Co. or John Vaughan, Front-Street. September 10.
FOR SALE, The ship STAR, JOHN VANNEGAN, Master, Lying at Walnut-Street wharf, Philadelphia, of live oak and cedar, will carry about 4200 barrels, is two years old, and in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms apply to THOS. & JOHN KETLAND. Who have also for sale said vessel's cargo—consisting of— Wine and Porter bottles, Window Glass, 6 by 8 to 16 by 12. Pipes in boxes. Earthen-Ware in crates. Grindstones, Coals, Whiting, &c. Aug. 29.
BRANDY, OF 1st and 4th proof, and equal in quality to that imported from France, may be had of the subscriber at his Distillery, No. 115, Spry or New-Street, between Third and Fourth-Street, where the public, upon application, may judge for themselves, and will find it an object well worth their attention. RUM and GIN in any quantity, for exportation or home consumption, and of superior quality—by Thomas Cave. P.S. RYE, MALT, BARLEY, and MELASSES, will be purchased, or taken in exchange for spirits, upon application as above. Also any quantity of Claret or other wine fit for distillation. August 29, 1796.
LANDING, From on board the Brig REBECCA, Dominic Davine, Master, at Philip Care's Wharf, and for Sale by the Subscriber, London Particular Madeira WINE, In Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter Casks, There are in the above parcel 10 Hhds. of CHOICE OLD WINE, fit for immediate use. Robert Andrews, No. 86, So. Wharves. Sept. 6.
New-England Rum, In hogheads, Welsh's best Boston Chocolate, And HYSON-SKIN TEA, in quarter chests, FOR SALE, BY A. MARPLE & ISR. W. MORRIS, No. 60. Dock-Street. Sept. 24.
John Whitesides & Co. Have for Sale, Venetian Red, Spanish Brown, White Lead, ground in oil: Shot, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. London Porter, in casks and bottles. Green Copperas. Several crates of Queens Ware, in sets, with desert ditto complete. Blistered Steel, German ditto. Sept. 21.
To be disposed of, THE time of a wealthy NEGRO WOMAN, who has between four and five years to serve: She can be recommended for her sobriety and honesty. For particulars enquire at No. 132, Chestnut-Street. August 3.
At a special meeting of the Board of Directors for establishing useful Manufactures, held at Paterson, July 8, 1796.
RESOLVED, That a special meeting of the Stockholders of the Society be called on the first Monday, being the third day of October next, at Paterson, by ten of the clock of the same day; then and there to take into consideration the propriety of dissolving the said corporation, agreeably to the law in such case made and provided—The Stockholders are earnestly requested to attend the said meeting in person or by proxy. August 27.
For Sale, A Complete Font of BREVIER, Entirely new, and yet unopened. The weight of this font is about 312 lb. It is from the Foundry of Wilson & Sons, Glasgow, and will be sold at cost & charges. Also for Sale, a pair of Super Royal Chases. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, 119 Chestnut-Street. September 27.
Washington Lottery. The Twenty-second & Twenty-third Days' Drawing of the Washington Lottery, No. 2, are received at the office No. 234, Market-Street, where tickets may be examined. N. B. Information given where tickets in all the other lotteries may be procured. September 23, 1796.
Thomas Ryerson HAS just received, by the ships Molly and Hamburg Packet from Liverpool, and the Light Horse from Bristol, and is now opening for sale, at his store No. 177, Market-Street, an extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Hardware and Saddlery. The ship Caroline, now on her passage from Liverpool to Philadelphia, brings the remainder of his fall importation. N. B. At the above store may be had, a few elegant Mahogany Cases for Table Furniture; also, a good assortment of the best kinds of Knives and Forks. Sept. 23.
French Goods. Received by the Sally, Mitchell, from Havre-de-Grace, 20 Trunks } Ladies' SHOES of all colors furs and fizes 1 Cafe } 1 Ditto white and colored silk STOCKINGS 1 Ditto Pine LAWN 1 Ditto best fine CAMBRIC 1 Ditto Ladies' best shammy and Grenoble Gloves For Sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. Aug. 24.
Wm. HOLDERNESSE, No. 76 High Street, HAS received, by the latest arrivals from Europe and the East Indies, a well selected assortment of Silks, Mercery, Linen Drapery and Haberdashery Goods; which he will sell, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms; AMONGST WHICH ARE, Some fine India muslins embroidered with gold and silver Superfine Book, Jacquet, and Mouselin ditto Do do do do Handkerchiefs Some extra black tatties, late arrivals and colored Persians Bandana Handkerchiefs Long and short Nankieens English Mantuas of the first quality Damask table linen and napkins, very fine Silk Hosiery, an elegant assortment Thread and cotton do Umbrellas—green silk, oil'd do. and do cloth French cambrics, very fine Irish Linens, do. &c. &c. June 14.
For Sale, (In an excellent situation for business,) A three-story brick House and Lot of Ground, Eighteen feet front and twenty-five feet in depth, on the South side of Market near Front-Street, now in possession of Samuel Read. Apply to Israel Pleasants, or Charles & Joseph Pleasants. Sept. 13.
The Cargo of the Polacre Independent, CAPTAIN CATHCART, from Alicante and Lisbon, landing at the subscribers wharf— 28 Pipes of Brandy 18 Bales of Spanish wool 3 do. of Aniseed 1000 Bales of best Lisbon Salt 80 Boxes of Lemons For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS, ALSO, Seventy Hogheads of prime JAMAICA SUGARS, received by the ship Dominick Terry, Capt. De Hart, from Kingston. Sept. 13.
FOR SALE, WINE, London particular Madeira, 4 years old, in pipes and hogheads Claret, genuine old, in casks Gin, in pipes, from Holland Earthen Ware, in crates Basket Salt, in hogheads Shot, Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9 Bar Lead, Red and white dry lead Steel, German and Russian, in barrels Anchors, cables, junk, bunting, tarpaulin canvas, Tin plates—An invoice Stationery, by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. July 29.
Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 64, South SECOND STREET. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796.
For Sale, The Time of a Negro Man, Who is a good Cook. Enquire at No. 109, South Water-Street. Sept. 23.
WANTED, A Middle-aged WOMAN, who can be well recommended, to take charge of the entire management of children—Such a person will meet with suitable encouragement, and may hear of a place, by applying to the printer of this Gazette. Sept. 14.
Dissolution of Partnership. THE Partnership between ROBERT ANDREWS and DAVID MEREDITH, under the firm of ANDREWS and MEREDITH, being dissolved. All persons who are indebted to, or who have claims against the said house, are requested to apply for settlement to the subscriber. ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, So. Wharves. Sept. 6, 1796.
For Sale, By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 17.
Twenty Casks excellent Claret and A few pipes choice Bordeaux Brandy, For sale by Joseph Anthony & Co. September 27.
NANKIEENS, Of the first quality, FOR SALE BY, R.D. and JAS. POTTER. For any quantity above Five Thousand Pieces, a liberal credit will be given. September 13.
70,000 Pieces Nankieens, Of the best quality and on reasonable terms, FOR SALE BY Philip Nicklin & Co. August 26.
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, By J. ORMROD, No.ROD, No. 41, Chestnut-Street, (Price 12 1-2 Cents)
The PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, Announcing his intention of retiring from public life at the expiration of the present constitutional term of office. September 30. Public Notice is hereby Given, To the Freemen of the City and County of Philadelphia, and the County of Delaware, that a general election will be held on Tuesday the eleventh day of October next.—The election to be opened between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon, and one o'clock in the afternoon. When the freemen of the City of Philadelphia, are to meet at the State-house in the said city, to elect Six Representatives for said city in General Assembly. One Representative for said city in the House of Representatives of the United States. Twenty persons for members of the Common Council. Twelve persons for members of the Select Committee. The Freemen of the City and County of Philadelphia to elect One person for Governor Two persons for Coroners One person for County Commissioner The Freemen of the County of Philadelphia, to elect Six Representatives for said County in General Assembly. One Representative for said county in the House of Representatives of the United States. The Freemen of the City and County of Philadelphia, and County of Delaware, to elect One Senator for the State The Freemen of the township of the Northern Liberties are to hold their election at the town-house in Second Street continued, above Coats's Street. The Freemen of the townships of Germantown, Roxborough and Bristol, are to hold their election at the Union School House in Germantown. The Freemen of the townships of Oxford, Byberry, Lower Dublin and Moreland, are to hold their election at the house of the late John Darulsey in Burslemstown, in the township of Lower Dublin. And the Freemen of the District of Southwark, and the townships of Moyamensing, Passyunk, and Kingsessing, are to hold their election at the State-House in the City of Philadelphia. The Constables of each Ward, District, &c. are to hold their election, in the different districts to choose their inspectors for the ensuing year, and to give their attendance at the time and respective places. Sept. 26. JOHN BAKER, Sheriff.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1795; laying duties on Carriages, for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose.—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, to wit: For and upon every Coach, 15 dols. upon every Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols. upon every Coach, 9 dols. upon other Carriages, having pannet work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols. upon four wheel carriages, having framed pollis and tops with steel springs, 6 dols. upon four wheel top Carriages, with wooden or iron springs or jacks, 3 dols. upon carriages with tops, 3 dols. upon chaises with tops, 3 dols. upon chaises with tops, 3 dols. upon sulkeys with tops, 3 dols. upon other two wheel top carriages, 3 dols. upon two wheel carriages, with steel or iron springs, 3 dols. For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols. upon every four wheel carriage, having framed pollis and tops, and rolling upon wooden gears, 2 dols. The Collectors of the Revenue of the first survey of the District of Pennsylvania, will attend daily, until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on Carriages, at No. 117, in Race or Sassafras Street, in the City of Philadelphia, at the house of Daniel S. Clair, Esq. in the County of Montgomery; and at the house of Abraham Du Bois, Esq. in the County of Bucks; of which all persons possessed of such Carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given, TO all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licences will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of Wines, in a less quantity, or in less quantities than 30 gallons—and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing Spirituous liquors in less quantities than 30 gallons, at the same time and at the same places, by the officers legally authorized to grant such licences.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection, at Philadelphia, 21st July, 1796.
FOR SALE, By N. and J. FRAZIER, No. 92, S. Front-Street, Prime Boston Beef, in barrels. Georgia Cotton. Carolina Rice and Indigo. Sherry and Pencerife Wines, of excellent quality. Ravens Duck. India Bandanaes. Sewing Needles, various colours. Coffees and Guarras. Sept. 17.
For sale by the subscribers, IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Chests fresh Hyson Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Souchoong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 400 pieces Bandanaes. Willings & Francis. January 30.
FOR SALE. PORT WINE, and HOLLAND GIN, of the first qualities in Pipes. FRAUNCES and VAN REED, Brokers and Commission Merchants, No. 63, So. 3d St. Who discount approved NOTES of hand. N. B. An APPRENTICE Wanted. September 14.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, By W. YOUNG, MILLS and Son, Corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, Price 12 1-2 cents,
The President's Address To the People of the United States, The resolution he has formed to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made, at the ensuing election of a President of the United States. Sept. 20.
Great is TRUTH and must prevail. JUST PUBLISHED, And for sale at No. 41 Chestnut-Street by J. ORMROD, An Apology for the Bible, By R. WATSON, D. D. F. R. S. Bishop of Llandaff, &c. Being a complete refutation of Paine's Age of Reason, And the only answer to the Second Part. August 30.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, By W. YOUNG, MILLS and Son, [Price 50 cts. in boards, 62 1-2 neatly bound] An Apology for the Bible, In a series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, author of a book entitled The Age of Reason, part the second, being an investigation of true and fabulous theology. By R. WATSON, D. D. F. R. S. Lord Bishop of Llandaff, and Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Cambridge. Sept. 16.
India Tamboured Muslins, A small, handsome assortment of Muslins, viz. Fine tamboured Malda and Santipore Muslins, various patterns and prices. Plain 6-4 Jacquet. Corded and cross-barred Muslin Shawls. Ditto ditto 6-4 and 4-4 Dorcas. Muslin Handkerchiefs, fine and coarse. Japan Muslins, and A few pieces extraordinary fine Long Cloths. FOR SALE BY Thomas Tingey, No. 121, South Third-Street. Sept. 13.
TO BE SOLD, That Neat and Convenient House, WHEREIN the subscriber now lives. There are four rooms on a floor: the house is two stories high with a good garret above: under the whole is an excellent cellar, with a dry well, in which is a convenient framed chamber for preserving meat, butter, &c. in warm weather. Attached to the house is a Stable for three horses, hay-loft, granary, and carriage-house, a wood-yard paved with stone, and a garden with foil of a fine quality. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser. For further particulars apply to the subscriber in Princeton, or in her absence to Thomas D. Johnson, Esq. or the rev. Samuel S. Smith. ANN WITHERSPOON. Princeton, Aug 24.
Plans of the city of Philadelphia, Including the Northern Liberties and district of SOUTHWARK, Published, and sold by BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68, High Street, (Price one dollar.) THIS plan is 26 inches square, and has been engraved by one of the first artists in the city, from a late and accurate survey. Purchasers are entitled to a pamphlet with each plan, giving some account of the city, its population, trade, government, &c. July 19.
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber intends to make application for a renewal of the following certificate, supposed to be lost on the passage to England in April 1794: Certificate No. 10335, dated 15th November, 1793, for 2830 dollars and 92 cents—Six per cent. domestic debt, on the books of the Treasury of the United States, in the name of the Hon. John Trevor. ROBERT BIRD, at John Warder's. Philadelphia, August 30th, 1796.
WANTED, THREE JOURNEYMEN BOOK-BINDERS, GOOD steady workmen will meet with constant employment, and good wages; by applying to JOHN CURTIS, No. 43, North Fourth-Street. N. B. BOOK-BINDING in all its different branches, executed with neatness and dispatch. Public and private libraries repaired in the neatest and best manner. September 20.

Wanted to Rent,
A convenient, well furnished Bed Chamber, With a good fire-place, in an airy and healthy part of the city. The person who wants to rent such a chamber, would have no objection to board, or breakfast only, with the family occupying the house, as may be most agreeable. Apply to the printer.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market-Street, A Dissertation on Slavery, WITH A PROPOSAL For the Gradual Abolition of it In the State of Virginia.
By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the University of William and Mary, and one of the Judges in the General Court in Virginia. "Slavery not only violates the Laws of Nature and of Civil Society, it also wounds the best forms of government: in a Democracy, where all men are equal, slavery is contrary to the spirit of the constitution."
Lost this Morning,
Joseph Thomas's note in favor of, and indorsed by John Morton, for twenty two-hundred dollars, dated the 28th inst. payable at 60 days sight. All persons are forewarned against receiving the said note, as payment is stopped, and it therefore can be of no use to any person but the subscriber, who will thank the finder for delivering it to him at No. 116 South Front Street, or if required a reasonable reward will be paid.
For Cork,
The Ship Mary Ann, Francis Stuart, master: is a strong, good ship, sails fast, and has good accommodations for passengers. Great part of her cargo being ready, she will sail in 10 days. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, at Mr. Shortall's wharf, Or to Stuart & Batt. Sept. 29. dit No. 100, South Front-Street.
Sales of India Goods.
The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, CONSISTING OF Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE A variety fine worked and plain Muslins, Doreas, &c. Also, A Quantity of Excellent Sugar, In boxes and bags—and BLACK PEPPER, For Sale by Willings & Francis, No. 21 Penn Street.
BOOKS in SHEETS.
Late the property of ISAAC NEALE, printer, deceased, and for sale by HENRY KAMMERER, jun. surviving partner, No. 24, North Third-Street, at 50 per cent. discount from the retail prices for cash or approved notes at 30 and 60 days. 1. RURAL Economy; or an essay on the practical parts of husbandry, 8vo. 299 pages, 7s. 6d. 2. Travels of Cyrus, (a handsome edition) 19mo. 352 pages, 7s. 6d. 3. Calvary; or the death of Christ, (an elegant edition on fine paper) 12mo. 300 pages, 7s. 6d. 4. History of the Clergy, during the French revolution, 12mo. 400 pages, 7s. 6d. 5. Miscellanies, moral and instructive, in prose and verse, 12mo. 198 pages, 3s. 6d. 6. Select stories, from the celebrated works of M. Berquin, 12mo. 248 pages, 3s. 6d. 7. Power of grace illustrated, 12mo. 149 pages, 3s. 6d. 8. Ladies literary companion, 18mo. 152 pages, 3s. 6d. 9. Yorick's letters to Eliza, 18mo. 64 pages, 1s. 6d. 10. Sportsman's companion; or an essay on shooting, 18mo. 62 pages, 2s. 6d. 11. Jovial companion; or a library of good humour, mirth and entertainment; being a choice collection of modern songs, with an engraved frontispiece, 12mo. 214 pages, 2s. 6d. 12. Medley; or Philadelphia songster, 12mo. 222 pages, 3s. 6d. 13. Feast of merriment; or new American jester, 12mo. 132 pages, 2s. 6d. 14. The new American jester; or magazine of humour, 12mo. 96 pages, 1s. 6d. 15. Jovial songster, 18mo. 112 pages, 1s. 6d. 16. Bodley's fables from Elop, (in German) with 150 cuts, 12mo. 214 pages, 3s. 6d. Also, the following Children's BOOKS, adorned with cuts. 1. The English Heroit; or the adventures of Philip Quarle, 8 dollars per 100 in sheets. 2. Simbad the sailor, 8 dollars do. do. 3. New Year and Christmas tales, 8 dollars do. do. 4. Goody Two-Shoes, 5 dollars do. do. 5. History of Beasts, 4 dollars do. do. 6. History of Birds, 4 dollars do. do. 7. The mountain piper, 3 dollars do. do. 8. Journey from Philadelphia to New-York, 3 dollars do. do. 9. King Pippin, 3 dollars do. do. 10. Jacky Idle and Dicky Diligent, 3 dollars do. do. 11. New Year's gift, 2 dollars do. do. 12. Louis and her birds, 2 dollars do. do. 13. The bird cage, 2 dollars do. do. 14. Primers (New-England) 3 dollars do. do. H. Kammerer, jun. has also for sale, large variety of METAL CUTS, handsomely engraved, which he will dispose of very low for cash. Sept. 28. 53t. North-Carolina—Hillsborough District. COURT OF EQUITY, April term, 1796. John Wilcox's heirs at law, versus Archibald Maclean, James Morris, and others. IN this cause the death of James Morris being suggested, as also the deaths of Phoebe Morris and Martha Mifflin, other defendants—leave is given to file a bill of revivor.—But it is ordered, that the complainants first give security for the costs. On the complainant's giving security for the costs, and filing the bill of revivor, it is ordered, that publication be made in Kennebec's Philadelphia Gazette for the space of one week, and also that publication be made in Hodge's North-Carolina Journal, for the space of two weeks, that unless the defendants put in their answers on or before the third day of the ensuing term, to wit, October term, A. D. 1796, that then the said bill will be taken, pro confesso against the defendants to failing, and a decree made accordingly. I certify, that the complainants have given security for the costs agreeably to the above: and I also certify the above to be a true copy of the minutes. W. WALTERS, Clerk, and master in said court. Sept. 26.
Mr. FRANCIS,
(Of the New Theatre) TAKES this opportunity of returning thanks to his scholars and to the public. Mr. Francis intends, on his return from Maryland, to open a public academy for dancing, upon a plan entirely new. He flatters himself that his attention to his pupils hitherto renders any promise of conducting his future schemes on the most liberal and strictest terms, of propriety, totally unnecessary.
THE MENAGERIE OF THE GODS.
FROM THE GERMAN OF BURGER.
OUR lap-dogs and monkeys, our squirrels and cats, Our parrots, canaries, and larks, Have furnish amusement to many old maids, And once in a while to young sparks. In Heaven, where time passes heavily too, When the gods have no subject to talk on, Jove calls for an eagle, keeps him in a new, As an old English Baron his falcon. He lets it jump up off his fist and chair, And dips its crook'd beak in his cup; And laughs when it pinches young Ganime'd's ear, Or eats his ambrosia up. Queen Jano, who fears from rough play a mishap, Keeps peacocks with rainbow tails; And when she's dispos'd to grudge Saturn his nap, Their screaming or screeching ne'er fails. Fair Venus most willingly coaxes the doves, That coo, woo, and wed on her wrist; The sparrow her chambermaid Aglae loves, As often is fondled and kiss'd. Minerva, too proud to seem pleas'd with a trifle, Professes to keep her old owl, The crannies and chinks of Olympus to rife: For rats, mice, and vermin, to prowl. Apollo above stairs, a first-rate young blood, Has a stud of four galloway ponies; To gallop them bounding on Heaven's high road, A principal part of his fun is. 'Tis fabled or known he instructed a swan, One springs, to outwhistle a black bird; Which sings the Castalian stream let upon, Like any Nepotian lack-beard. Lyceus in India purchas'd a pair Of tygers, delightful pyball'd, And drives them about at the speed of a hare, With self-satisfaction unrivall'd. At Pluto's black gate, in a kennel at rest, A mastiff so grim has his station, That fearful of reaching the fields of the blest, Some ghosts have made choice of damnation. But among all the animals, little and great, That are foster'd and pamper'd above, The as old Silenus selects for his mate Is that which most fondly I love. So quiet, so steady, so guarded and slow, He bears no ill-will in his mind: And nothing indecent as far as I know, Escapes him before or behind. So fully content with himself and his lord, He is us'd with good humour to take Whatever the whims of the moment afford, Best drubbing, or raisins and cake. He knows of himself ev'ry step of the way, Both down to the cellar and back; A qualification, I venture to say, No butler of mine is to lack. So large is his rump, so piano his pace, 'Tis needless the rider to gird on; Tho' fuddled the god, tho' uneven the ways, He never gets rid of his burden. An ass such as this all my wishes would fill; O giant me, Silenus, one pray'r, When thou art a dying and planning thy will, Good father do make me thy heir!
LORD BALCARRES & GEN. MACLEOD.
The following very extraordinary letters appeared in the Supplement to a Jamaica Gazette.—To CHARLES YORKE, Esq.
Dear Sir, General Macleod, on the authority of a low private letter, has arrogated to himself the right of calling me to the bar of the house of lords. If I stand charged at the bar of that august tribunal, I presume it will be at the instance of all the commons of Great-Britain, not at the pleasure of general Macleod, who seems to have forgot the primary principles of the British constitution. My public character is never prominent, but when contrasted with that of the honourable general: I think it is at least a matter of doubt which of us may first appear a culprit at the bar of that right honourable house. The general has honoured me with the endearing names of friend and fellow-soldier. I dined twice in company with him in my whole life. I am gratified by being classed as his fellow-soldier, but I lament I never had the good fortune to serve one hour with him in any country. The only circumstance the general in his kindness and friendship has omitted, is the calling me his fellow-citizen. I have the honour to be, Very faithfully and sincerely, Yours, BALCARRES.
Copy of a letter from the honourable major-general WALPOLE, to the earl of BALCARRES, dated January 11, 1796, (being the day appointed to carry into execution the treaty with the Maroons.) My dear lord,
I now take the matter up; only Smith, Williams and two boys are here; I shall send them to Falmouth to-morrow. I suppose that your lordship will admit them to the terms of the treaty on which they have surrendered. I fear that our baggage-negroes will not be here in time for me to move after these rascals in the morning, and that I must postpone it till Sunday; in this case I shall endeavour to seduce the Maroons still to keep near us.—Your lordship shall hear the result as soon as possible. Should any future parley proceed from them, I shall refer them to your lordship. I have the honour to be, &c. &c. &c.
Extract of a letter from the Hon. Major-General Walpole, to the Earl of Balcarres, dated Jan. 5, 1796.
The Spaniards are, I fear, a little out of temper. If they cannot be kept, it would be better to avail ourselves of the breach of the treaty by the Maroons themselves, and move on, as nothing can be clearer than that all treaty would soon terminate, were they off the island.
Copy of a letter from the Right Hon. the Earl of Balcarres, to Major-General Campbell, dated Castle Wemyss, Jan. 16, 1796.
I have great satisfaction in announcing to you, that in consequence of orders which I issued to Ma-
jor General Walpole, he moved forward, with a strong column of regulars, accompanied by the Spaniards and the dogs. He had only advanced some hundred yards, when a Maroon delivered a message from Johnstone. As we had experienced much trifling, evasion and insincerity, it was judged expedient to move slowly on, merely taking the precaution of keeping the dogs in the rear of the column. In consequence of this arrangement of the line of march, which, I conceive was both firm and temperate, the Maroons, to the number of 260, have surrendered. I have in my possession of Trelawney Maroons, upwards of 400 persons, of whom I count above 130 men. Some of the young Maroons are still out, but I think we have a clear and happy prospect of extinguishing the embers of this rebellion. (Signed) BALCARRES.
To CHARLES YORKE, Esq.
Dear Sir, Do the above papers prove those crimes and cruelties imputed to me by the Hon. General? Do they prove any forwardness on my part to use those dogs as a dreadful instrument of war? Is it of any weight that not a drop of blood was shed by those animals? Those dogs were brought here at the instance of the General Assembly of Jamaica, who sent one of their own members to procure them, one of their own ships to convey them, and were at the sole expense. It is most strange that the use which the Spaniards made of bloodhounds against the Indian inhabitants of the Western world, should be deemed by the Hon. General a case parallel to ours; the Spaniards sent them for attack and robbery against the peaceful proprietors of those countries. This island has brought dogs, (not bloodhounds) for their own defence, and for their own protection against a banditti, who had entered into a most dangerous and ungrateful rebellion. These Maroon savages possessed a country the most tremendous, into which no European had ever dared to penetrate. I ferreted last war with eleven nations of Indian savages. Their dres is not more wild and fantastic than that of the Maroon savage; but the one is a real character, the other is an assumed one. In war, a Maroon savage goes through his exercise with his hair plaited, his face besmeared, and his body painted the colour of the ground or foliage; he conceals himself; when discovered, he twills and turns, to avoid his enemy's fire, he throws his arms in the air, with wonderful agility, and when a represented victim falls, the children rush forward, and with their knives close the scene. As it suits their views, all this is reversed; they change with their dres their ferocity; they assume the most mild and most insinuating manners; they descend from their mountains to the plains, and mix with civilized society; the proprietors of estates dare not, however, refuse them any thing they ask. Looking at the country in a military view it is this: those Maroons possessed a district in the rear of their town, of amazing strength, and their policy was such as to deter all Europeans from approaching it. This country is in the centre of the island, and is surrounded by plains, which in the value of their produce and consequential effects, employ 40 millions of British capital. To reduce my argument as I would do a chart, by a pentagraph, the power of those Maroons was that of a fort on an eminence, which commands the plains below it; that the Maroons understood this, is evident; and the bolder sister of a bold and noted Maroon, on the first day of the rebellion, took the title of Queen of Montego Bay. In attacking the Maroons in their district, my line of operation was more than twenty miles long, the last six miles of which was through tracks and glades, of which the military term desile can give no adequate idea; and notwithstanding our unremitting exertions, at no time could we bring up a force nearly equal in number to our enemy. Delay, in my opinion, would have produced as fatal effects, and was as much to be dreaded by us, as a defeat. Their skill and ability in planning ambushes made it impossible to reduce them by ordinary means; our skill and ability saved those ambushes by extraordinary measures, measures justified in the eyes of God and man. An instrument of war is in one case fair, and in another unfair. Why do the laws and customs of war authorise a fort to fire red hot shot, and deny it to a ship of war? The reason is obvious: the one is defence, and the other aggression. It is upon that principle that I used the instrument in question in Jamaica. It is upon that principle that I have refused it in St. Domingo, who offered to reimburse to the island the expence, provided they could get the dogs. I refused them in the one case, because territory was to be acquired; I employed them in the other case, because territory is to be maintained by every possible means that resource can suggest. I must be judged by my actions; I desire no screen, no shelter, but the honor of my own mind; but I publicly avow, in the face of the world, that, if necessity had obliged me to use these dogs, I should have had exactly that compensation which yourself must have felt, if a murderer had entered your gates, and was torn by your house-dog. Let Britain shed her tears, let the strong nerves of Englishmen be unstrung, when I relate that the decollated head of the brave and gallant Colonel Fitch, was found entombed in his own person, and both denied the rites of sepulchre. One of the Maroon Chiefs, in his civilized state, was overer on the property of a Mr. Gowdie, who had always been an affectionate and indulgent master to him; he came to the house of his benefactor, murdered his nephew, murdered himself, and gave as his reason, that all the Maroons had taken an oath to kill every white person. All our evidence establishes that the Maroons had entered into this obligation. Let this affecting narrative close with a melancholy truth, that all the prisoners who fell into their hands were murdered in cold blood, and the shrieks of some of the miserable victims were heard by their fellow-soldiers; but, let this Island and the Empire rejoice, that no barbarity, no act of retaliation has disgraced the national character of virtue and humanity. I have the honor to remain, very faithfully and sincerely, yours, &c. BALCARRES.
Jamaica, May 2, 1796.
SIR, Two letters addressed to you, and bearing the signature of lord Balcarres, said to be copied from the Royal Jamaica Gazette, and which have been inserted in several of the London papers, place me in a very delicate situation. I must either submit to severe public imputation on my parliamentary conduct and general character, or seem to carry on that delectable thing, a paper war, against a military character across the Atlantic. I hope to avoid both these dangers by this single letter to you, whom his lordship has chosen as the vehicle of his thoughts; and that circumstances only could induce me to trouble you on the present occasion.
His lordship states, that on the authority of a low private letter, I arrogated to myself the right to call him to the bar of the house of lords; and that I thereby seemed to have forgotten the principles of the British constitution. The contents of the letter, which as a member of the house of commons, I read in my place as part of my speech, have been fully verified by the Jamaica Gazette, by many other private letters, and by his lordship himself in his publication to you.
Spanish dogs, of the ancient race, were sent for, with Spanish hunters, to hunt men in Jamaica, under the command of the earl of Balcarres. I fear that it is the noble lord who will be found not to have understood the principles of the constitution when he arraigns my conduct in parliament; for you, sir, must acknowledge, with all your learned profession, that every member of the house of commons has the most undoubted right to move to impeach, or threaten to move to impeach, before the house of lords, any person or officer employed by the crown. And this accusatory privilege, next to that of granting money, is the most valuable and most useful power with which the commons are invested. Sometimes, the actual impeachment may be necessary for punishment and example; and certainly the fear of it may be useful to the safety or honour of the country, by way of prevention. My motion concerning the barbarous use of bloodhounds against men in the Jamaica war, was calculated to serve the nation in either way, as circumstances might direct, but certainly not with the least idea of individual attack, or of the least personal hostility to his lordship.
I appeal to the whole house who heard me, whether I did not mention his lordship in terms befitting him, and befitting me as a man and a soldier. His lordship has committed a very common and pardonable mistake, in taking the newspapers as authorities for speeches in parliament. I never claimed any particular intimacy, friendship, or connection with him. I certainly said that I had the honour of his acquaintance, and that of his family; and my natural statement was, that I could have no malice against a noble and honourable fellow-soldier. He, therefore, has in his letter to you on this point, been warped by passion from his usual candour. If he had considered for a moment, he would have perceived, that however I might respect his public and private character, the business on which I was speaking, was not that occasion on which I should peculiarly choose to boast of his friendship. He is pleased to bring his character and mine into contrast—Whether, on a comparison or contrast of our lives and conduct, it will be found that he or I have rendered the most successful and essential services to the nation, it is neither for him nor me to decide: perhaps I might obtain more suffrages in the contest than he is now disposed to believe—And I shall not be sorry that our actions are comparatively considered.
But, sir, this subject is now renewed as a public question. When I first mentioned it, Mr. Pitt seemed struck with the baseness of employing dogs against men; the whole house gave him credit for the sensations of humanity which he then displayed; and he may recollect, that though I am not often disposed to praise him, I then did him justice in the highest spirit of fairness; his heart then seemed to beat with the same pulse that always had animated him in the debates on the slave trade.
On the motion after the notice, Mr. Dundas very truly denied that any order had been sent from government to employ dogs against men; but he stated, that on the first surmise that such a measure had been adopted, orders had been sent to prevent these dogs being employed in any bloody way; and that these orders had been sent previous to my first mention of the circumstance in the house. Of these orders I could not be aware; but if they were sent before I mentioned the business, it is a clear proof that I have not, in the opinion of his majesty's ministers, acted improperly, or done any injustice to lord Balcarres, or the assembly of Jamaica, because I only blamed them for what our ministers reprobated and forbade.
It is now a matter of doubt, whether I am to be a member of the present Parliament; but whether I am or not, I shall hope that some member will bring the whole business of this Maroon war under consideration. It involves some of the most material principles of the law of nations, and the conduct we have observed may be quoted against us in a most important way. Lord Balcarres, or the composer of his Manifesto, has employed the most curious logic. In the first place, conscious of the impropriety of that mode of warfare, he transfers the whole load of blame to the General Assembly of Jamaica. He says, "These dogs were brought here at the instance of the General Assembly, who sent one of their own members to procure them, one of their own ships to convey them, and were at the sole expense." I have not the least doubt of the truth of this assertion, but it should be known, that at the period when these dogs were sent for, the island was under martial law; that all the powers of the Assembly were for the time suspended, and that the Governor was then legally the dictator. But if he had never been invested with these extraordinary powers, he was in two other capacities enabled to prevent so horrible a measure. He was Governor, and therefore had a negative on the Assembly, in the same manner as our king has a negative on the two houses of Parliament. But he had it not with the same advantage; the king can do no wrong, though his advisers may. A governor may do wrong, and is a-

menable in his person. He was also commander in chief; last whether the legislative powers of the assembly could compel the noble Lord in that capacity to employ improper weapons, or any means of war contrary to the received ideas of the law of nations? I must therefore contend, that it is rather ungenerous in the noble Lord to throw the whole blame on the Assembly, for it was his own act as Governor, consenting to that vote of assembly, and more especially his own act, as captain-general, and commander in chief of the troops. But the most extraordinary idea, in several views, which the Earl has advanced, is, that it is perfectly lawful and correct to use dogs in defence, and not in offence; and that he himself would use them in Jamaica, but not in St. Domingo; that he has actually refused to send them to St. Domingo, tho' he had been offered the most advantageous subsidy for those allies—and all this is seriously stated as principle. Sir, at this statement I can only smile; it does not admit of a grave answer, and his lordship's illustration of it is remarkable:—“Why,” he says, “do the laws and customs of war authorise a fort to fire red hot shot, and deny it to a ship of war? The reason is obvious; the one is defence, the other aggression.”—I know of no other convention to this effect, than that which arises from mutual interest. If two ships fire hot balls at each other, they risk, beyond the common dangers of combat, that of perishing miserably in the flames; therefore it is for their mutual advantage to abstain from that weapon. But a fort composed of stone and brick cannot suffer from that sort of fire, and does not scruple to bestow it on enemies in wood: by parity of reason, Lord Balcarres has employed dogs against the Maroons, because he had the power to do so, and they had not. Thus he has resolved all the principles of right, into that of power; and has determined, as far as his example goes, that wherever you are enabled to commit injustice or barbarity, by means which the enemy do not possess, you are justified. His lordship's proposition, that “if any of these dogs had actually torn to pieces some of our fellow-creatures, he should have had exactly that compensation which yourself might have felt, if a murderer had entered your gates, and was torn to pieces by your house dog,” does merit a little observation. Had the planters of Jamaica sent to Newfoundland for their fine breed of dogs, to England for mastiffs, or to the Spaniards for blood-hounds, for the purpose of using them as house-dogs against robbers or murderers, who could have blamed them? If one or two dogs had been planted in every house as a guard, it might have been an useful, nay, an humane precaution. But is this the measure of which I complained?
I will now make a better defence for his Lordship than he has made for himself. The true state of the case seems to be that the Planters of Jamaica, as appears from their history, have long wished to extirpate the Maroons, and that they seized the occasion of the present convulsion of principle, and the present rage against liberty excited by our Ministry, to effect their purpose, in which the Noble Earl, in my opinion, most wrongfully joined. It perhaps might require higher reverence for man as man, greater knowledge of the law of nature and nations, and a deeper study of the philosophy of government than generally falls to the share of our nobles, to have enabled his lordship to have resisted the Assembly and the inhabitants in this dreadful scheme. I impute not inhumanity to him, but weakness, in yielding to the cruelty of men who derive their riches and consequence from the misery of human beings, and I have his own authority for saying that it was not his act, but theirs.
But a charge of a much more serious complexion is now provoked by Lord Balcarres and the Assembly of Jamaica, than that which I urged in the House of Commons. They have shown their admiration of Spanish policy and mercy, by the most exact and complete adoption of them.—Not satisfied with subduing and disarming the Maroons, a free body of men, existing under the protection of the British crown and nation they have robbed them of their lands, and have banished them from their native country, not individually, but in a mass; men, women and children. We have had debates on the different sorts of exile, of which I think there are three. Persons may be ordered to quit a country, and settle where they will: they may be carried to a particular place, and forced there to remain, but with freedom; or they may be made slaves.—These unhappy free Maroons had no choice in the place or degree of their exile, and whether they are gone to Botany Bay, the favorite destination for those who struggle for liberty, I know not. Jamaica in this transaction has correctly copied on a small scale the example of Spain in expelling the Moors, and certainly has not the apology of serving the cause of religion.
It seems to me to be highly worthy of investigation by the Legislature, whether our colonial Assembly and Governors have the right of committing such an act. It has now been exerted in a most unjustifiable degree, and may be a precedent for the greatest enormities. If it is allowed that our Planters, met in Assembly, have a right to condemn to banishment classes of free blacks, or coloured men, there will soon not exist many free people in our islands. But I rather think that the Governor and Assembly of Jamaica have in this instance greatly exceeded their powers.
If your really great Ancestor, the first Lord Hardwicke, who certainly had not much more affection for the Highlanders of Scotland than Lord Balcarres seems to have for the Maroons, had moved to expatriate them all like the Spanish Moors, he would not have enjoyed his present fame; but he was too wise and too enlightened to propose such a measure. I have written more than I intended on this subject, I shall therefore only declare what must be obvious to every impartial man, that I have never stirred in this business from any other motive than my regard to National honour; that I scorn the idea of personal malice or attack; but that no respect to nobility, or, what weighs more with me, individual merit, shall prevent me from performing my duty to my country.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, NORMAN MACLEOD.
BRIDGE-TOWN, (Barbadoes) August 9. An American vessel richly laden with the produce of Surinam, and bound to Amsterdam, has lately been sent into Martinico by the Pelican brig, which arrived here yesterday afternoon from a cruise. Thus does the wealth of the Mynheers now furnish a tempting boon for the vigilance of our naval commanders, who have lately had an opportunity of enriching themselves with the spoils of the enemy.
One of the Dutch prizes taken off Surinam and arrived at Martinico, is said to have upwards of sixty tons weight of coffee on board; and it appears that they are in general very valuable, all of them having plate, specie, &c.
No further accounts have been yet received of the action mentioned in our last, between the Beaulieu and La Hercules.
August 20.
On Thursday last arrived in Carlisle bay, in 21 days express from Rear Admiral Mann, stationed off Cadiz, his Majesty's frigate La Magicienne, capt. William H. P. Ricketts, with dispatches of the highest importance, as relating to the probability of a war with Spain; which his Excellency the Governor has officially notified to the merchants of this town, and which we have full authority to state as above.
On the arrival of the frigate, there was as usual, a great variety of reports in circulation, but so little truth attached to many, that we should find much difficulty in separating those even of probable appearance had we not obtained the following particulars from a respectable source:
Lord Bute, the resident Minister at Madrid, having seen with just apprehension, the formidable preparations of that court, advised Gen. O'Hara of these hostile dispositions, who has immediately adopted every measure to place the important fortress (Gibraltar) under his command, in such a respectable state, as to preclude a surprise, and enable him to defend it with effect. A Spanish fleet of eight sail of the line and six frigates, having about the same time, formed a junction with Richery, who has been so long blockaded at Cadiz, making together 13 of the line and 6 frigates, were prepared to sail the first opportunity for St. Domingo, with an intention as is conceived, of calling at some of the Windward Islands, or probably to invest Jamaica, having 5000 troops on board; but that active and indefatigable officer, rear-admiral Mann, being apprized of their intention of sailing, more closely blockaded the port, yet still apprehending the probable consequences to the West-Indies, should so formidable a force elude his vigilance and arrive here unexpectedly, dispatched La Magicienne with these important accounts, and from hence she will proceed to Jamaica with similar advices.
Among the various reports on the arrival of the express, the most prominent are that Leghorn has been surrendered to the French, and Corsica evacuated by the English; and already if we give credit to the accounts, has our naval force in the Mediterranean made several valuable captures of Spanish ships.
From the general complexion of affairs, scarce a doubt can now be entertained of a war with Spain; the restless disposition of the governing power in France, has been long aiming at this object, and Spain unequal to combat with the internal factions which threaten the existence of her arbitrary power may at length be compelled to enter into foreign hostilities to preserve her domestic tranquility.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 29, 1796.
Extract of a letter from Charleston, S. C. Sept. 12.
“I have now the pleasure of informing you, that the weather here is getting cooler, and the city more healthy.”
*** The Electors of Chester county are requested to meet at Hunt Downing's, in East-Cain township, on Friday, the 7th day of October ensuing, to form a ticket for the ensuing election. September 12, 1796.
*** The inhabitants of the county of Chester are requested to meet at the house of Abraham Marshall, in the township of West-Bradford, in said county, on the 7th day of October next, in order to consult on a general ticket for the ensuing election. September 14, 1796.
At a Meeting of a number of citizens, at Mr. Dunwoody's Inn, on the 21st instant, it was unanimously agreed to recommend to their fellow-citizens, the following tickets, for their support at the next Election.
Congress, Edward Tilton. Governor, Thomas Mifflin.
Senators, Nathaniel Newlin, (of Delaware County.)
Assembly, George Latimer, Laurence Seckel, Jacob Hiltzheimer, Robert Waln, Francis Gurney, Joseph Ball.
By order of the meeting, LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH, Chairman. M. KEPPEL, Secretary.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of the citizens of Montgomery county, convened at the Court-house in Norristown, on Saturday the 24th of September, 1796; for the purpose of framing a ticket for the ensuing general election.
FRANCIS SWAINE, Esq. in the Chair. The following citizens were agreed upon—for Governor, Thomas Mifflin. Congress, Samuel Sitgreaves, Peter Muhlenberg. Senators, William Chapman. Assembly, Cadwallader Evans, Benjamin Brooke, Nathaniel Biddle, Henry Pawling. Commissioner, Samuel Maulsby. Published by order of the meeting. ANDREW NARNY, Sec'y.
At a numerous adjourned meeting of citizens of Philadelphia, held at Little's School-House on the 27th September, 1796, the following tickets were unanimously agreed to be supported at the ensuing general election.
THOMAS LEIFER in the Chair.
Governor, overnor, Thomas Mifflin.
Congress, John Swanwick.
A ssembly,
John Steinmetz, Samuel Wetherill, sen. Charles Pettit, Matthew Lawler, Joseph B. McKean, Jacob L. Swyler.
S elect Council,
John Connolly, Joseph Wetherill, John Dunlap, William Barton, Stephen Girard, Isaac Pennington, Wm. Van Pelt, Robert Smith, merchant, James Sarlwood, Mathew Carey, David Jackson, Abraham Shoemaker.
C ommon Council,
Andrew Guyer, bookbinder Casper Morris, brewer Anthony Cuthbert, mail-maker William Richards, breeches-maker John Porter, physician Thomas Leiper tobaccoist John Letchworth, chairmaker, Jacob Bright, baker Godfrey Gebler, blacksmith Andrew Kennedy, soap-boiler Mathias Sadler, carpenter Benjamin Harbeson, copper-smith Benj. Franklin Bache, printer Elisha Gordon, shoemaker William Ruff, carver John Purdon, shopkeeper John Barker, tailor Benjamin Taylor, bricklayer Benjamin Briar, tanner and currier James Traquair, stone-cutter (Signed) Benj. Franklin Bache, Sec'y.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
SCHENECTADY, September 20. INSTALLATION.
On Thursday the 13th inst. the Presbytery of Albany met in this town for the purpose of installing the Rev. Robert Smith, late of New-Castle Presbytery, Pennsylvania, Pastor of the Presbyterian church in Schenectady. The solemnity was attended by a respectable and large assembly. The Rev. John Warford, of Salem, preached a sermon upon the occasion from Deut. xxxii. 47. The Rev. Dr. Smith preached and gave the charge to the minister—and the Rev. Mr. Sturges, of Charleston, addressed the charge to the people. Last Lord's day, Mr. Smith delivered his inaugural sermon, from 2 Cor. vi. 1. “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”
ANNAPOLIS, September 32.
Monday last being the day appointed by the constitution and form of government for the meeting of the electors of the Senate, they accordingly met on that day, and adjourned from day until yesterday, when the following gentlemen attended, viz.
LEVIN WINDER, Esq. President.
Philip Ford, Edmund Plowden, William Spencer Jeremiah T. Chafe, William Harwood, Thomas Parran, John Chesley, Henry H. Chapman, Wm. H. M'Pherson, Charles Ridgely of Hampton, Chs. Ridgely of Wm. John Roberts, William Hayward, Littleton Dennis, John E. Gift, Moses Leecompte, Philip Thomas, William Alexander, Robert Bowie, David Craufurd, Philip B. Key, James O'Byron, William Purnell, Levin Handy, John M'Pherson, Joshua Dorsey, Abraham Jarrett, John Mitchell, James Winecheiler, Adam Ott, Charles Ogle, Francis Deakins, Thomas Turner, John Simkins, David Lynn.
The Electors proceeded to ballot for Senators, and on striking the ballots it appeared, that the following gentleman had a majority of votes, and were accordingly declared duly elected, to wit:
For the Western Shore.
Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, John Eager Howard, John Campbell, John Graham, Charles Ridgely, of Hampton, Uriah Forrest, William H. Dorsey, John Thomas.
For the Eastern Shore,
Nicholas Hammond, Littleton Dennis, John S. Purnell, William Perry, James Hollyday, James Lloyd.
John Chesley and Robert Smith having an equal number of ballots on the first vote, the Electors balloted a second time, when John Chesley had a majority, and was declared duly elected.
BALTIMORE, September 27.
We are informed, that on Sunday morning last, about 6 o'clock, a fire broke out in an out house belonging to Mr. Adam King, in the upper part of George-Town, which did considerable damage before the flames could be extinguished—twelve houses were consumed, including store-houses, with great part of their contents—fortunately no lives were lost. We are not yet able to state further particulars, having only a verbal account.
We were last evening favoured with the following decree of the French government of Aux-Cayes, in the case of an American vessel captured on her passage to a British port. It may convey some interesting information to many of our commercial readers.
General Liberty. French Republic.
Extract from the registry of deliberations of the delegation sent into the south and south-east parts of St. Domingo, by the commissary of the French government of the windward islands.
CATES —Session of 9th Thermidor, 4th year of the French republic, one and indivisible. Presidency of citizen Kerversean.
CONSIDERING that the ports and towns of St. Domingo, in which the English flag is flying, have been delivered up by rebellious Frenchmen—and that the said ports and towns are in a state of rebellion and siege:
Considering that it is an infringement of the laws of neutrality, to carry succors, provisions and war-like stores, into the said ports and towns, in a state of siege and revolt:
Considering that the United States acted in the same manner in the war they supported for their honourable independence, and that they did not see French vessels carry succors to the enemies of the United States, and into places which belonged to them; and that it is contrary to the intention of the American government, that provisions and supplies should be carried into the enemy's ports in St. Domingo:
Seeing that the fact is proved, and that it results as well from the declaration of captain Willis Whitfield, as from papers found on board, that the brig Eliza and her cargo were destined to supply Port-au-Prince, occupied by the English, & French rebels, armed against the republic:
Seeing that no proof has been furnished that the vessel Eliza and cargo were not consigned to an Englishman at Port-au-Prince:
THE DELEGATION DECREES,
Article I. The brig Eliza and her cargo, destined for Port-au-Prince, are declared good prize, for the benefit of the captors.
Art. II. The French privateers, the Sea-hower, captain Barthelmy Aubert; the Victory, captain Sabin; and the Flying-Fish, captain John Teylier, shall divide among them, the officers and crews of the said three privateers, agreeably to their convention, the price of the sale of the brig Eliza and her cargo.
Art. III. The officer of administration at Leogane is charged to hold himself accountable to the three privateers, for the amount of flour purchased for administration, he reserving to himself the power of making such terms as he can conveniently comply with.
Conformably to the decree of the commission of government, of the 29th Prairial last, nothing shall be retained, nor any expenses paid, on the amount of sales of the Eliza and cargo.
The ordonnator is charged with the execution of the present decree.
Signed, KERVERSEAN, J. E. BORQUE, and REV.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 3.
The Intendant with pleasure announces to the public, that the Medical Society, at their meeting on the last night, declared it as their general concurrent opinion, that the number of sales of the present prevailing epidemic fever, has very considerably diminished within the last seven days.
By order of the Intendant, P. BOUNETHEAU, C. C.
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE LIST.
PHILADELPHIA, September 29.
ARRIVED.
Sloop Eliza, Barnett, Nantucket 15 Commerce, Osborn, New-York 6 Schr. John, Coffin, Boston 24 Sally Gibbs, Frenchman's Bay 24 Maria, Merchant, Virgin 14 Citizen, Scovel, Norfolk 8
Arrived at the Port.
Brig Olive Branch, Ethridge, Surinam 29 Liberty, Murphy, Havana
CLEARED,
Brig Susanna, Wallace, Rochelle
BOSTON, September 23.
A letter from Jamaica of August 8, mentions, “Yesterday the Sampson 64 gun ship, arrived without either bowsprit, foremast, or mainmast, and otherwise much damaged—supposed she fell foul of a 74 gun ship at sea. She brought in a French frigate of 44 guns. She was taken to windward.”
Tuesday arrived, sch'r Peter, Chadwick, Cape-Francois, 20 days. Left there, captain Godfrey of Providence; Earl; of Newport; Rogers, of Boston, and Bowen of Newbury-Port.
Wednesday arrived, sch'r Augusta, Bennett, Bayonne, France, 44 days. Left there, sch'r Miles Standish, Carver, of Plymouth. August 18. lat. 45. long. 25. spoke a French frigate, three others and a 74, in company—said they were bound for N. York; but supposed they were cruising to intercept the Jamaica fleet.
At Havre, July 11, Capt. Powers, Bell, Chasen and Proctor, of Boston; Ropes, Salem; Green, Portsmouth; Union, Pitcher, New-Bedford.
The Industry, Fletcher, 28 days from Norfolk, for Havre-de-Grace, was spoke July 27, lat. 46, 12, long. 22, 51.
A Kennebec vessel was at Hull 71 days since, and was to sail for Boston.
A ship from Boston, for St. Bartholomews, was spoke September 1, lat. 36, 14, long. 65.
The Venus, Sprague, 24 days from Wilcasset, for Liverpool, was spoke July 22, lat. 47, long. 14.
The Nymph, Webb, 20 days from Philadelphia, for Bourdeaux, was spoke August 26, lat. 29, 11, long. 56.
Ship Cecilia, Andrews, of Boston, 17 days from Bartholomews, for Falmouth, August 30, lat. 36, 48, long. 56.
Arrivals at New York, Sept. 28.
Brig Eliza, Wilson, London 59 days Dublin Packet, Clay, Rhinebeck, 9 do. Summerfield, Clarke, Africa, 62 do.
Yesterday arrived at this port, in 59 days from the Downs, brig Eliza, capt. Wilson. Ship Fair American, capt. Goodridge, sailed from the Downs in company with the Eliza, as did also the Jenny, Chauncy who arrived twelve days ago.
Extract of a letter dated St. Thomas, August 31, 1796. “I has serves to inform you Capt. Thomas R. Loring in the Schooner Milton, arrived here in 12 days from New-York, and fails this day for Curacoa. By an arrival we have from Curacoa, we are assured all is in peace and quietness in that place, under the new government, that has taken place, as the opposers of that government, we are informed, were obliged to leave the island, and have failed for your place. Yesterday failed from this two French men of war, a 64 and a 40, also for Curacoa.”
Arrivals at Baltimore, Sept. 24.
Ship Aurora, Johnstou, Bremen Brig Minerva, Fry, Havana Schr. Hannah, Philips, Leogane

For Sale, A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut Street, between Front and Second streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business. Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BELL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH. April 21.
RICKETS'S Amphitheatre of Arts.
TO THE PUBLIC. IMPRESSED with the most lively gratitude for past favours, Mr. RICKETS returns his most sincere thanks to the people of Philadelphia, for the kind patronage and liberal encouragement they have hitherto shown him, and again solicits their attention for the ensuing season. He takes this opportunity of informing the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City, that the AMPHITHEATRE has undergone a complete and pleasing alteration since the last season, (on an original plan of his own) so as to make it perfectly convenient for a numerous audience; and ornamented, in the most superb style, with SCENERY, DRESSES and DECORATIONS, entirely new. He assures the public, that no pains nor expense whatever have been spared, to render it one of the most beautiful places of public amusement of the kind here or in any part of Europe. The public are further informed, that the Amphitheatre of Arts will open on the evening of the 10th of October, 1796. The particulars of the entertainments of that evening will be announced in the different daily publications. J. B. R. September 28.
Valuable Real Estate,
For sale at Auction by Casper Thiel, of Hamburg, late the property of James and William Kinnear.
For sale by public auction, on the 9th day of November next ensuing, at the sign of Gen. Washington, Wood's tavern, borough of Reading, Berks county, the following real estate, viz.
No. 1. A TRACT of land containing 465 acres with allowance for roads, called the Purchase, situated in Brunswick township, Berks county, patented 18th of Jan. 1788. This tract, of which about 25 acres are cleared, is of good soil, situated on the Tomanqua, or Little Schuylkill, well watered and timbered, on which is erected a good log dwelling house and stable.
No. 2. A tract of unimproved land, containing 384 acres, with allowances, &c. called Hopewell, patented 28th October, 1790, situated in Brunswick township, Berks county, soil good.
No. 3. A tract of unimproved land, containing 376 acres with allowance, &c. called Hillsburg, patented 28th October 1790, situation, &c. as No. 2.
No. 4. A tract of unimproved land, containing 388 acres, with allowance, &c. patented 28th of October, 1786, situation, &c. as No. 2 and 3.
No. 5. A tract of land, containing 268 acres, and 37 perches, with allowance, &c. situated in Brunswick township, Berks county, on Tomanqua, or Little Schuylkill, 5 miles above the town of Hamburg, on which is erected a well finished two story squared log dwelling house, 22 feet by 35, within the distance of 100 perches from a forge, with the advantage of a ferry and public house; these advantages render this tract very valuable.
No. 16. A town lot in Hamburg, enclosed with a post and rail, or board fence, containing in front, 60 feet, and in depth 180 feet, subject to a ground rent of 7/6 per annum.
No. 17. A town lot in Hamburg, enclosed as No. 16, to which it adjoins, being of the same dimensions, and subject to the same ground rent, on which is erected a log stable, 16 by 13 feet.
No. 18. A town lot in Hamburg, adjoining to No. 17, a corner lot, fronting on Main and Schuylkill streets, dimensions the same as No. 16 and 17, above described, subject to 10/6 per annum ground rent. On this lot is erected a large 2 story dwelling house, 45 feet front on Main street, by 34 feet in depth on Schuylkill street, pleasantly and advantageously situated for a store.
N. B. The above described three town lots will be sold separately or together, as may best suit the purchaser.
Conditions of sale—One third of the purchase money to be paid to the subscribers, or either of them in Philadelphia, at or before the expiration of one month from the day of sale, when a deed of conveyance will be executed; the residue payable in equal payments, at 6 and 12 months with interest, the payment whereof to be secured by mortgage on the premises.
James Henderson, } Affinees to Frederick Montmolin, } James & Wm. Thomas Rogers, } Kinnear. Joseph D. Drinker, } September 26. m & th.
Philip Nicklin & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
Souchong } Hyson Skin } Young Hyson } FRESH TEA Hyson and } Imperial } Yellow Nankeens } China Ware, assorted in Boxes and Chests } Quicksilver } Bandano Handkerchiefs of excellent quality in } cheqs } London Market } MADEIRA WINE London particular } in pipes, hogheads, & New-York Market } quarter casks Teneriffe Wine in pipes and hogheads } Sugar Candy by the Box } Sail Canvas No. 1 & 8 } Lead in sheets } 3 Casks of Cutlery assorted } A few chests of Manchester Goods, assorted thick- } fets, cords, striped Nankeens, &c. } 3 Small packages of black sewing-filks } & Tierces Virginia Snake-root } Nails assorted in casks } July 18. mw&f
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. mw&f
WANTED. An APPRENTICE to the Printing Business. Enquire at this Office. Aug. 9
JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8, CHESNUT STREET, Have Imported in the late vessels from Europe, &c. AND HAVE FOR SALE, A general assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season— Among which are, BROAD and narrow CLOTHS, Plain and twill'd COATINGS, Rose striped and point BLANKETS, FLANNELS and BAISES, HATS assorted in cases, IRISH LINENS, INDIA GOODS, generally, A Consigned Invoice of IRONMONGERY. Comprising a capital assortment to open a store—Including Thirty Casks of NAILS. This invoice will be sold entire on very advantageous terms. September 20.
Lottery
FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize. viz    1 Prize of  5000 dollars  is  5000    1  1000   1000    1  500   500    5  200   1000    20  100   2000     99  50   4950    200  25   5000    2000  10   20,000    5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000 2332 Prizes. 44,450 4018 Blanks.
6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each 44,450 By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the superintendents of the Paterson Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in the former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery.
The Lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second street, who will give information where tickets may be procured.
Dated this 17th day of June, 1796. J. N. GUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, } Managers. JONATHAN RHEA, } dtt eo
Samuel Richardet,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS' COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia.
The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account.
Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar.
Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Malt Liquors from London and other breweries.
The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season.
Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar.
The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite.
SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the 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 19. mwf
Treasury of the United States.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums per centum per annum.
1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 28th day of April, 1796, intituled an act in addition to an act, intituled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit: "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then adequate, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock."
2d. All distinction between payments on account of Interest and Principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that
do make constitute and appoint my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) standing in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and subscribe, and to do all lawful acts requisite for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the day of
Sealed and Delivered in presence of, BE IT KNOWN, that in the day of
before me personally came within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the day and year last aforesaid.
Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury. SAMUEL MERRIMITH, Treasurer of the United States. July 23. mwf
Turks-Island Salt, FOR SALE. Per the ship American, Capt. Shalcroft—Will be ready to discharge at Pine-street wharf on the 27th inst.— Apply to Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. Sept. 23.
A Manufactory FOR SALE.
A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situated in a convenient part of the city, the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273. South Second Street. September 19.
City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY.
A magnificent } 20,000 dollars, are } 50,000 dwelling-houses, } 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 50 do. 200 " " 10,000 100 do. 100 " " 10,000 1,000 do. 20 " " 20,000 15,000 do. 10 " " 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A 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 Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold off—the money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery.
The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design.
By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a fair disposal of the tickets, has rendered the most suspension indispensable.
SAMUEL BLODGET. Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; or James West & Co. Baltimore; or Peter Gilman, Boston, of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry. eo
WATSON'S ANSWER TO GIBSON.
JUST RECEIVED, And for sale By J. OMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-Street, Apology for Christianity, In a series of Letters, addressed to EDWARD GIBSON, Esq.
Author of the History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. By R. WATSON, D. D. S. R. S. Bishop of Llandaff. (Price 75 cents bound)
Watson's Answer to Paine, To be had at the same place.
The enemies of Religion are awake! Let not her friends sleep. Sept. 1. mw&f
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber, having been reduced in his circumstances, by sundry misfortunes, and being thereby unable to satisfy his just debts, hereby gives notice to his Creditors and to all persons concerned, that he intends to apply to the General Assembly of Maryland at their next session to be held on the first Monday of November next, for the benefit of an act of insolvency.
WILLIAM EDMONDSON Easton, 1st of the 9th month, 1796. rawt&tmn
To be sold,
A PLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow. A great part of the arable land is in a high state of cultivation, and very natural to the production of Red Clover. On said plantation there is a genteel two-story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a good dry cellar under the whole; together with a barn, corn-cribs and carriage-house. The garden is large, and contains a good collection of the best kinds of grafted and inoculated fruit trees; the orchard consists of about three hundred grafted apple-trees. Any person inclined to purchase said premises, may be informed of the terms by applying to ANDREW HUNTER. July 29. d
To be Sold,
At No. 128, North Second-Street, and by several of the Apothecaries in this City.
TRANSFERS of the right to remove pains and inflammations from the human body, as secured to Dr. ELISHA PERKINS, by patent, with instruments and directions necessary for the practice. This mode of treatment is particularly useful in relieving pains in the head, face, teeth, breast, side, stomach, back, rheumatism, pecuniary gout, &c. &c. Notwithstanding the utility of this practice, it is not presumed but there are cases in which this and every other remedy may sometimes fail. June 14. raw
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 } 6 ditto 1,000 6,000 10 ditto 400 4,000 20 ditto 100 2,000 55 ditto 50 2,750 5750 ditto 12 69,000 To be raised for the Canal, 26,250 5850 Prizes, 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 time, 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 DELOIS, GEORGE WALKER, WM. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11. $
Mordecai Lewis
HAS FOR SALE, NANKENS, long and short. China, well assorted. Quicksilver. Diapers. Bafas. Coffs. Bandano Handkerchiefs. Roll Brimstone. Sept. 6. tt&fm
For Sale,
A LARGE ELEGANT AND WELL FINISHED Three-story Brick House,
(The late residence of General Walter Stewart) WITH A LOT OF GROUND thereunto belonging, the west side of Third-street, near Union-street containing in front 32 feet, and in depth 100 feet, to an alley leading into Union-street. The house is 32 feet front and 50 feet deep; the several rooms contained in it are large, commodious, and completely finished; the two first stories are each 13 feet high; there are 20 mahogany doors in the house; a geometric staircase, with mahogany rails and a good sky-light. The kitchen is in the cellar, which is spacious and convenient, and finished with an oven, stew-holes and pantries, a servants' hall and large wine-cellar adjoining the kitchen; in front of which is an area in which there is a pump. The yard is vaulted. Communicating with the said building is a neat three-story brick house, on the north side of Union-street, containing 30 feet front by 25 feet deep; the lower part of which is at present occupied as a counting-house, and the upper part divided into well-finished large chambers. This house may at a small expense be converted into a convenient dwelling: The street door is very handsome, and the front and back have Venetian window-handles. Adjoining the last house, upon the lot belonging to the first, are erected bathing-rooms, &c. There are likewise very good coach-house and stables finished equal (or nearly so) with any in the city, on a lot containing on Union-street 30 feet, and in depth on the west side of said alley 52 feet. There are good cellars under the whole of the buildings, and a wine-room over part of the stable, with a hay-loft over the remainder. For further particulars enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. At their Office No. 64 Dock-street, between Walnut and Pear streets. 6th month 24th, 1796.
FOR SALE.
A PLANTATION,
ABOUT 12 miles from this City, situate in Abing-ton Township, Montgomery County; containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 8 rooms one floor, fire places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stables, sheds, barracks, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit, about 12 acres of good meadow well watered, and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 18th of April next. Property in this city will be taken in exchange, or MORRIS and NICHOLSONS Notes in payment. Enquire at No. 37, Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. tt&f
WANTED,
For any term from one to four years, A HOUSE, pleasantly situated in any of the principal streets within the pavement, and not very distant from the State-House, capable of accommodating a small family; the house must have stables and coach-house, and would be required to be ready by the first week in November next—Enquire of the printer. Sept. 14. tt&f
FOR SALE,
A very Valuable Estate,
CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, 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 woodland, 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, Surviving Executor. Oct. 9. tt&f
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO,
—No. 119—
CHESNUT-STREET,
[Price Eight Dollars per annum]