Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-11-24 00:00:00

John M c Donnell
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1626]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 24, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS. Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 13, High-street. Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connelly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benfon.
Real Estate for Sale,
PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middlesex Township, Delaware County, containing 1191 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow—of the latter, many more acres can be made at a small expense. There are on said premises, a good orchard of best grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with stabling under, and a log tenement on one part of said place—Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises by applying to WM. PENNELL, on said farm, and know the terms by applying to JONATHAN PENNELL, in the borough of Chester. november 21. 3t cod
REMOVAL.
Maurice Moynihan, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store of China, Glass, Queens Ware, and Dry Goods, from No. 31 North Second, to No. 71 North Seventh Street, north east corner of Cherry Alley, where he solicits the favor of his former customers. N. B. Crates put up with care at the shortest notice. november 2. df
FOR SALE,
By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Punice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, stand and rail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. november 3. 18tut
For Sale by the Subscriber,
White Plattillas Brown Hollands White Siretings Dowlaies Silesia bordered Handkerchiefs Striped Simoues Black Ribbons, No. 3 and 4 Glass Tumblers, and Looking Glasses, in cases, &c. &c. George Pennock. november 6. codgw
FOR SALE,
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Wagon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draught, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Wagon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, West Town, Chester county, or to Thomas Fisher, No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia. 11 mo. 2. codgw
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrivals from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Teneriffe Sherry, and Port Wines, Afforded queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. dtw3taw3w.
This Day Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar, Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," In which the charge of speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the bare means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States to asperse the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their disorganizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlengberg and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
DANCING.
MR. & MRS. BYRNE, Of the New Theatre, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that Mr. BYRNE's Academy will commence on the 1st, and Mrs. BYRNE's on the 2d of December next. november 20.
Wanted, to Hire,
A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17.
For Liverpool,
The copper bottomed Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Captain SILAS SWAIN Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3d of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut Street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. november 22. $
FOR LONDON,
THE SHIP WILLIAM PENN, JAMES JOSIAH, Master. THE ship is now taking on board her cargo, and will sail in all next week. For freight or passage apply to the captain, or to Jesse & Robert Waln. nov 21. $
For Liverpool,
The Ship CLOTHIER, Nathaniel D. Gardner, master, WILL sail about the 14th inst. For freight or passage apply to the Captain, at Vanuxem's wharf, or to JAMES OLDEN, No. 41, N. Front-street. nov. 3. dtf
FOR LONDONDERRY,
THE BRIGANTINE SUKEY, WILLIAM WHITTEN, Master. A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landlord of the wharf. Who wants to Charter. A Vessel of about three hundred tons. nov 18. $
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CRISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. november 18. $
For Hamburg.
The Brig MARY, PETER YORK, master, Lying at Russel's wharf, near Pine Street, is now ready to take in a Cargo, and will sail in ten days. For Freight, or Passage, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. November 16. dtf
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rnm. Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7. dtf
RUNDLE & LEECH,
Have just received, and have for Sale, at no. 9, Walnut Street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT Do. best house COALS Queens' WARE in cases, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality Do. CLARET in cases, do. THEY HAVE ALSO For SALE OR CHARTER, THE SHIP PEGGY, Burthen 225 tons, in excellent condition, and may be sent to sea with little expense or delay. LIKEWISE, THE BRIG WILLIAM, Burthen 201 tons, november 16. $
Wanted to Charter,
To one port in Hispaniola and back again. A fast sailing Vessel, of the burthen of 6 or 700 barrels. For terms, apply to BENJAMIN MORGAN, No. 170, South Front Street, or to ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, South Wharves. november 10. $
For Charter,
THE SHIP John Bulkley, Samuel Volans, Master. THIS vessel is built of live oak and cedar, of about 300 barrels burthen, and ready to receive on board a cargo. Jesse & Robert Waln. Oct. 31. $
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig TWO BROTHERS, Lying at Gurling's wharf, an excellent single decked vessel, burthen about 1600 barrels—not twelve months old, and in complete order. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. nov. dtw.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORES on Walnut Street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hds Jamaica do. 3000 pieces of broad Nantucket Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests Quicksilver in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogsheads Teneriffe Wine in pipes Old red Port Wine in hogsheads Sall Casks, assorted, No. 1 to 5 8 cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Muslins, Ginghams, Thicksets, Corduroys, &c 200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black quart Bottles Yellow Ocre in casks A quantity of writing Slater, slate Ink Stands, &c 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE OR CHARTER, The Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Burthen 320 tons, coppered to the heads, and completely fitted. The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut Street Wharf. $ nov 10.
Port and Madeira Wine,
Now Landing, By ship Edward, from Madeira, and Betty and Peggy, from Oporto, in Pipes and Hogsheads, For sale by PETER BLIGHT. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, The Ship AMITY, Four thousand barrels burthen, in excellent order—ready to take in a cargo—about three years old. LIKEWISE, The Schooner INDUSTRY, Burthen 800 barrels, ready also to receive a cargo—and a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Sugars, Just landed from the above vessels at South street wharf. nov. 1. coim.
Five years old Madeira Wine,
OF the very first quality, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, just landed from the ship Edward, from Madeira, and for sale by JOHN CRAIG, No. 12, Dock-street. WHO HAS FOR CHARTER, The Brigantine CHARLOTTE, Burthen about 1200 barrels, just have down and put in complete order, and now ready to receive a cargo. Also, For SALE OR CHARTER, The Ship JOSEPHUS, Burthen about 1800 barrels. november 6. sawtf.
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends that the library of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, By WILLIAM YATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect duality A dissertation on the powers of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases, in which it is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. nov. 21. $12t
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct 27—4w
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, } RUM. and Bengal 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. $
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tiers Boudeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one hoghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Frazier. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. dtm.
NOTICE.
THE partnership between JOHN INSTONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Instone and Bacon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who had indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to JOHN SKYRIN, on Landenburger's wharf, who is duly authorized to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediately to him for settlement. John Instone, James Bacon. november 20. cddf
Notice to Creditors.
WHEREAS Josiah W. Gibbs and William Gibbs, did on the 9th day of June last, assign to the subscribers, all their property for the benefit of their creditors, this is to give notice to all the creditors of the above firm, that all their books, as well as the statement of their concerns, are lodged with John D. Blanchard, No. 6, South Third Street, for their inspection, and also the discharge which is to be signed by all those creditors who wish to receive the benefit of said assignment. All persons indebted to the said firm, are hereby notified to pay their respective debts to the said John D. Blanchard, who is fully authorized to receive and settle all their accounts. JOHN D. BLANCHARD. JAMES VANUXEM. A. BUTLER. Nov. 13. mwjst.
SALT & WINE,
AT AUCTION. For sale a 11 o'clock, on Saturday morning next, on Morton's wharf, for approved indorsed notes at 60 days, about 3500 hds. Cadiz Salt, from on board the Polacre St. Domingo, in lots of 200 bushels; also, 24 casks of good Sherry Wine. Footman & Co. Auctioneers. nov 23. $
Sale of an elegant Country Seat
AT AUCTION. On Wednesday evening next, the 29th inst. at the Merchants' Coffee-house, WILL BE SOLD, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing forty five acres and 42 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette, or at the Auction Room of the subscriber. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivaled. John Connelly, Auc r . dis november 23. $
SALES POSTPONED,
On account of the Weather. On Friday the 24th inst. precisely at 9 o'clock in the morning, will be sold at Q. Emelen's Lumber Yard in the Northern Liberties, near the Hay feales, all the personal property there remaining, belonging to the estate of Caleb Emelen, deceased—consisting of a large quantity of lumber, &c. FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers. nov 21. $
TO LET
At a reasonable RENT, And may be entered on immediately, A three-story brick House, (elegant and almost new) containing two parlours, a drawing room, three good chambers, &c. situated on Front, near Pine street. Apply no. 120, South Front street. november 22. 3t
400,000 weight of choice St. Domingo COFFEE,
FOR SALE BY JAMES YARD. november 22. dtot
FOR SALE—by the Subscribers,
An elegant assortment of Madras HANDKERCHIEFS, by the bale. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, nov. 21. $
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, (Price, in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper, A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D.
ROOMS TO LET,
WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion. Oct. 27—dtf
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and } Jamaica RUM, 12 pipes FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. november 9. $
Just Published, and now Selling,
By BENJAMIN DAVIES, At his Book-Store, No. 68, High-Street, THE AMERICAN REPOSITORY AND ANNUAL REGISTER for the UNITED STATES FOR THE YEAR 1798: Containing complete and correct lists of the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary DEPARTMENTS OF GOVERNMENT, And a variety of useful tables, necessary to be known in every State of the Union. Embellished with two handsome Engravings, One of which is a depiction of a melancholy scene that occurred during the American war. Oct. 18. $
Just published,
And to be sold at the Bookstores of H. & P. Rice, No. 50, Market-street; J. Ormerod, No. 41, Chestnut-street, and W. Young, corner of Chestnut and Second-streets, An accurate System of Surveying; IN WHICH IS CONTAINED, 1. Decimal fractions, in a plain, concise, and easy manner. 2. The extraction of the square root. 3. Plain trigonometry, rectangular and oblique. 4. An exact method to cast up the contents of lands. 5. Field surveying. The whole being performed without the use of scale and compasses, on a table of logarithms. In which is given some account of the variation of the needle, and the causes of its attraction. By SAMUEL MOORE. August 1. aaw
NOW LANDING,
At South-street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been sold) 80 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags 10 tonnes of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica. 200 hds Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. november 23. dtw
FOR SALE, or
Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut Street, A cargo of choice Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 2d proof, just landed 250 bales of Bourdeaux cotton of a superior quality 9 do. Surat, do do A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales Bourbon Indigo of the first quality High proof Jamaica Spirits Old London particular Madeira wine } In pipes & do. market do } gr. casks. New England rum in hogsheads Genuine Holland Gin in pipes Claret in cask Spermaceti candles and stearin'd oil Prime Boston beef Choice Halifax Salmon in barrels and half barrels Do. Herring in do do Best Boston Mackerel in barrels of the fall force. New-England w. Figs A few tons of Russia cordage Russia feather beds Clover and Timothy seed in sacks Long whale bone No. 1, 2, and 3, Boston sail duck A few chests first quality Hyson tea Carolina rice in whole and half tiers and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. N.ember 8. dtw.
FOR SALE,
By the Subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal. Confisting of Baftas, of various qualities & prices Coffas Punjum Cloths Sanahs Guzz-y do. Humhums Charconna Dorea Blue Cloth Tanjibs Chintz and Calicoes Mulmuls Mamoodys Checks Maharonges Patna Hhkfs. Ginghams Mulmul do. Guzzanas Bandannos Gurrabs Sifteroy Piniafoes Choppa Romals Salagtoes Sooty do. Gillie Romals Perians of various colours Mock Pullicats 200 tons SUGAR 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis.
The Piece Goods
Of the Ganges are now open and exposed for sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth street. nov. 10.
LANDING,
From on board the ship Cleopatra, Samuel Newell, commander, from London, 60 tons of the best clean Russia HEMP 60 casks of bottled BROWN STOUT. For sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street. Willings & Francis. Oct. 31. d
Just arrived,
From Port-au-Prince, and for Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street, 640 hogsheads, 82 tiers } Prime Coffee 543 barrels 646 bags Willings & Francis. Oct. 28. $
Now Landing,
And For Sale by the Subscribers, 30 hds. BRANDY 64 tiers, } RICE 14 half do. 7 hds. Carolina TOBACCO Philips, Cramond, & Co. november 18. 3t
Landing,
From on board the ship Edward, at Walnut-street Wharf, London particular Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, For Sale by the subscriber. Robert Andrews. november 3. coif
FOR SALE,
By the Subscribers, at his Store, No. 75, South Water-street, A general assortment of China Ware
Black and coloured Satins Do. do. Lutehings Do. do. Handkerchiefs Do. do. Sewing Silks Imperial and Hyson Teas Long and short Naskiens Quick Silver, in tubs Holland Gin, in pipes Assorted Glass Ware, in cases White and brown Havanna Sugars, in boxes Molasses, in hogsheads St. Croix Rum and sugar, in do. London particular Madeira Wine Sherry and Malaga Wines, in quarter casks Red, yellow and pale Barks, in casks Logwood, &c. &c. nov 7.—tu&14w JOSEPH STIMS.
Lately Published,
In one vol. 8vo. (price one dollar in boards) sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut streets, A Collection of Papers on the subject of Billious Fevers, prevalent in the United States for a few years past. Compiled by NOAH WEBSTER, jun. Containing letters from Doctors Seaman, Smith, Buel, Payton, Ramsay, Monlon, Reynolds, Mitchell, on contagion, &c. &c. Sept. 13.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 24.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Thursday, November 23.
Mr. Thomas Pinckney, from South Carolina (in the place of Mr. W. Smith, appointed minister to Portugal) and Mr. Claiborne, from Tennessee (a newly elected member) appeared, and took the constitutional oath and their seats.
The hour of twelve being near at hand, the speaker announced it, and a message was sent to the senate, to inform them they were met and ready to receive the communications of the President of the United States, agreeably to his appointment.
The members of the senate attended accordingly, and about a quarter after twelve the President of the United States (after visiting the senate chamber) entered the house, accompanied by his secretary and the heads of departments, and after being seated, rose and delivered the following SPEECH: [For which see yesterday's Gazette.]
Having concluded his speech, and delivered copies of it to the president pro tem. of the senate, and to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president retired, the speaker resumed his chair, and the house being come to order, he, as usual, read the speech from the chair. This being done, on motion, it was referred to a committee of the whole house, and made the order for to-morrow. Ordered also to be printed.
Mr. Williams observed it was not usual to attend to much business on the day the speech was delivered; but he should wish that they might take up the resolution of the senate respecting the appointment of chaplains.
The motion was agreed to, and the resolve of the senate having been read,
Mr. Mason objected to the form of it. If they were to agree to a resolution of this kind, he hoped it would be in the usual form. The senate, without their concurrence to the resolution, had proceeded to elect a chaplain, which was contrary to former practice. They ought first, he said, to have known that this house would agree to have chaplains, before they had proceeded to an election. He called for the reading of the resolution.
Mr. Williams did not think the variation material.
Mr. Venable wished to have the question divided, as the resolution and election were two distinct things. He therefore moved to strike out the latter part.
Mr. Dwight Foster saw no necessity for striking out any part of the resolution. It might be very well divided. He therefore moved that the sense of the house might be first taken on the former part.
Mr. Venable consented, and the first part was agreed to.
Mr. Williams then moved that the house proceed to the election of a chaplain.—Agreed.
The speaker informing the house that a previous nomination was necessary.
Mr. Williams nominated Dr. Green.
The sergeant at arms was directed to collect the ballots, and Messrs. Griswold and N. Smith were appointed tellers.
The votes being examined, Mr. Griswold reported the result to be,
 54 votes for Dr. Green  6 for Dr. Priestly  3 for Dr. Blair  1 for General Williams  1 for Mr. Ulrick 
Dr. Green was of course declared duly elected. After reading a few private petitions, which were referred to the committee of claims, the house adjourned.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Martinique, dated August 26, to a merchant in Norfolk.
"We have been in much confusion for a few days past, in consequence of a very large amount in bad coin, having been imported into this colony by Ogden, Charrier and Co. they are closely confin'd in jail; at least the latter. Ogden resided in New-York. A total confiscation of their property will take place."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Martinique, dated August 26 to the same.
"I am sorry to tell you that the house of Charrier and Co. of Martinique, is broken: their property confiscated.—Andrew decamped, and John in jail; owing to their having imported a large quantity of bad coin—several houses have had their property confiscated at Martinique for having a concern in this nefarious business. Joes gilt, 70,000l. worth of them were imported by Charrier and Co. alone, and all good coin had disappeared."
FRENCH NOBILITY.
By Mr. Burke's statement, the French nobility, before the revolution, were so reduced in numbers, that they did not much exceed 20,000, at least of full grown men; and he adds, that as they have been very cruelly formed into entire corps of soldiers, it is eliminated, that by the sword and disempers in the field, they have not lost less than 5,000 men; and if this course is pursued, it is to be supposed that the whole body of the French nobility may be extinguished. Several hundreds have also perished by famine and various accidents. N. Y. Pap.
The terrible tribunal of the INQUISITION has been surprised in Spain, and the event lately announced in the Madrid Gazette. This wise measure may probably encrase the number of Malcontents in that country. Those who have lost the situations which have held under that tribunal, may become the most active revolutionists. The step from despotism to anarchy is but a short one. [Loud. Pap.]
Anecdote of the present Queen of Portugal.
The present queen of Portugal, in common with her countrymen, entertained a strong predilection for the English nation. The protection they received from England in the last war with Spain, and the generous assistance of the British parliament at the time of the great earthquake, were held in grateful remembrance by every Portuguese. Previous to the queen's accession to the throne, she had evinced a tendency to that religious frenzy and despondency with which she is now so heavily afflicted; and as soon as she had possessed herself of the reins of government, to show her affection for the English nation, she issued an ordinance, that every Englishman who would embrace
the doctrines of the church of Rome should receive a reward, amounting in currency to about four pounds, and a new suit of clothes; her success more than equalled her expectations, not a British vessel entered the Tagus but the men were one and all converted to as good catholics as money and clothes could make them, and as for the crews of the packets, they received the queen's bounty money (as they termed it) five or six times over, as they constantly complained on every return from Falmouth, of the strong assaults their relatives and friends had made upon their newly adopted tenets: the queen at length discovered that the pious work she had begun could not be accomplished, even if the whole riches of the Brazils had been put in requisition, and the ordinance was revoked, to the great dissatisfaction and chagrin of the British tars.—Morn. Chron.
At the trial of the Nore mutineers, one Vankerand was sentenced to receive 30 lashes; while the sentence was reading, he roared out—"Only 30 lashes! I thought I was to be hanged. I wish you would give me them now, and let me be done with it."
NEW-YORK, November 22.
At a late hour last evening we received our London advices by the way of Greenock, which furnish many details of information not handed to us before—We shall take them up to-morrow.
A London paper of the 27th Sept. states, that gen. La Fayette and his companions in suffering are at length delivered from their long and painful captivity. They were released upon the 27th of August.
The British parliament was to meet about the middle of this month.
From the Glasgow Courier of October 5, received by the Amsterdam Packet.
Reflections, suggested by the recent conduct of the French government at Lille.
A crisis more awful, more important, or more instructive than the present, is not to be found in the annals of any nation that ever existed on the earth. For eight years past have we been contemplating events as extraordinary as ever happened, and actions as monstrous as ever disgraced the unfortunate nature of our species. Mock trials, deriding justice, regicide, indiscriminate proscription, rivers of blood, and boasted impiety, have insulted intellect, and tortured sensation. Some strong minds (I will not at present say whether mistaken or not) have looked upon these horrors without shrinking in the hope of ultimate advantage to mankind; and, while the feeling heart has quivered under the impression, have been bold enough to cry out, "It is to be endured, it ought to be endured, for the good of the world, for the sake of posterity."
But the foresight of others (a foresight now justified) led them not only to denounce the diabolical means, but to deny the boasted end of ameliorating the lot of man. Men of reading and of reflection have looked into the page of history, have compared past with the present times, and have seen the same utopian chimeras formerly giving birth to convulsions and revolutions, which they have obstinately ending in tyranny and oppression. Thence they have deprecated the issue of the present chimeras in France, and, though of different parties in domestic politics, have set themselves to oppose their influence with heart and hand, with fortune and with life. These are the real philosophers of the age; and whether they be statesmen or individuals, farmers, soldiers, or citizens, they are the true friends to genuine and attainable happiness, and their philosophy is the wisdom of ages.
If the nature of man were uncorrupt, if he were a perfectly virtuous and pious creature, there would be little occasion to dispute the superiority of forms of government; justice and benevolence would govern all his actions, and ascertain all his rights. We know that the end of government is to crush vice, and to cultivate virtue, which includes every right of man; but whether monarchy or republicanism contributes most to this genuine end, has been a constant debate both among the ancients and the moderns. It is not my intention to take up time in a renewal of this subject, on which I shall only say, that experience evinces that the feeds of tyranny and oppression are at least as profusely scattered in the latter as in the former mode of government. Was there ever a republic, however pure it set out in principle, that did not soon verge to absolute power, and terminate in the despotism of one or many rulers.
Revolutions, after blood had ceased to flow, and the tumult of events to astonish, are found to be little more than changes of administration. When the vices of war discontinue, the vices of peace succeed; and when it is too late, the people at length begin to perceive that the change has been wrought chiefly for the gratification of intriguing men, whose education inspired them with an ambition which their existing rank in society did not favour. Is not the history of France itself, since the year 1789, an unequivocal testimony of the justness of these assertions. The first constitution seemed to promise the nation happiness; but, after the triumph of the first ambitious demagogues, what a rapid succession of tyrants seized upon the government! The convulsion shook the country to its foundation; the armaments of the land was lost; the people knew not their way, but waded thro' the quag that had been produced, from which issued wills-o'-the-wisp to mislead themselves and other nations; and still are they wading after these meteors.
Without renewing an investigation of the propriety or impropriety of the war, we feel that the burden has been great. Indeed it has been so much felt, that even the friends of a very resolute administration gave way to it. Twice have we seen this administration, against their better judg-
ment, alive to the pressure of the time advising his majesty to the concession of sending ambassadors to France. It has been said that his ministers were not sincere in a desire of peace. They could have but one motive to induce sincerity, and that was the burden of the war. The whole of lord Malmesbury's first embassy is a picture of the struggles between conscientious consistency, attached to the lasting interests of this country, and the melancholy desire of temporary respite.
But the sincerity or insincerity of the British ministers was little to the purpose, if there were not sincerity on the side of France. Were her rulers sincere; The fine gun on at Paris, and still more, the recent insults at Lille, are decisive proofs of their insincerity. Is there a Briton that would have yielded to the despotic terms proposed in their French metropolis? Is there one of us whose blood does not boil with indignation at what has now driven the ambassador home? Peace is not to be obtained. However desirable for us, however desirable for the sake of humanity, it is inconsistent with the interest of the ruling faction at Paris, who are intent upon erecting military despotism and whom, therefore it behoves to maintain the military, as they cannot otherwise safely despoil of them.
Is there a man in this country whose eyes are not now open to the designs of those who are the present directors of French politics, and to the motives of their conduct? Do we not plainly see the use they have made of power? and are we not aware of their dread of disbanding their armies? Yes, my countrymen! more blood is to be shed, more burdens are to be borne. From our position and relative politics, we are necessarily implicated in the derangements of France, as in a street on fire, we pull down one house voluntarily to save the remainder, so is it become the wisdom of the juncture to sacrifice some part of our pecuniary resources in order to secure the rest. As we cannot obtain peace on any terms possibly to be complied with by a great nation, in fact on no terms, we are called upon by the principles of self-preservation, as well as of honour, to produce and to combine our means as well pecuniary as personal, in order to assert the dignity of our country, and repel the arrogance of our enemies.
The resources of Britain are not to be easily exhausted, if she be to be driven into submission: she is, indeed, again driven to the sword, and will yet conquer, if her sons be but unanimous. It is not some unsuccessful attempts of invading France that can make us despair. Invasion is ever difficult; but the glorious and unparalleled successes of our navy, and the actual portion of its fleet, give us earnest that the day may arrive when our foes shall sue for peace. They flatter themselves we shall be crushed by domestic dissensions arising from the necessary burdens by which the means of opposing them are to be obtained; but, happily their conduct, their perfidious conduct, is calculated to unite the hearts of the nation, to draw forth with cheerfulness those very means, to disappoint her malice, and to punish her insolence.
The following is stated to be the number and disposition of the French troops in the territories of Friuli and Venice:—
   Men.     General Bernadotte's division at Udna 9,000   General Victor's division, posted at Gemona, Udna, and St. Daniel's 8,000   General Serurier's division at Treviso 6,000   General Massena's division at Padua 13,000   General Augereau's division at Verona 9,000   General Delmas' division at Folluno & Bassana 8,000   General Baraguay Hilliers' division at Venice 10,000   Total, 67,000  
PROVIDENCE, November 6.
"The hon. Ray Greene, Esq. a Senator from this state in the Congress of the United States, set out for the Seat of Government on Monday last. He was escorted with military honours from the venerable seat of his forefathers in Warwick, on his way, by that veteran corps, under the orders of col. Whitmarsh, the Kentish Guards, to which he belongs, and who boast of a gen. Greene and a gen. Varnum, heretofore of their number."
NEW-BRUNSWICK, Nov. 21.
MR. BLAUVELT, I furnish you with the following anecdote for your publication, as thinking it too good to be confined in a small circle.
At the civic feast lately in this town, a gentleman observed to a citizen, that it was a pity he had not been born in the King of Prussia's dominions, as his size would have been noticed at court. Replied, that he then would have been a slave, and that he had rather be thought the meanest man in the American republic, than the second in any despotic monarchy on earth. The PRESIDENT of the United States nobly rejoined, and I, the first.
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE.
The adjutant general having reported the dates of brigadier general Doughty's commission and brigadier general Giles's commission, it appears they are as early as any in the state, and from the convenience which will result from their relative situations, they are directed to take command as brigadiers of the detachment of militia ordered for duty, and to be prepared accordingly, after which they will receive their orders from major general Frelinghuysen, who commands the detachment. It is expected that all the returns directed by general orders, will be immediately completed and forwarded, that the report of the state of the third detachment may be made to the secretary of war, and no excuse for omission will be received. It is with pleasure the commander in chief received from the adjutant general a report of the military manner in which the officers and dragoons performed the honorable service, of receiving and conducting the President of the United States through the state to the seat of government. Nothing less could be expected from cavalry so well disciplined; but the alacrity and activity displayed on the occasion, did honor to the several troops, and claims the just tribute of applause. Besides the cavalry, the different companies of artillery and infantry, who have also been reported by the adjutant general as attending on this occasion, deserve and receive the approbation and thanks of the commander in chief, for their exertions and propriety of conduct.
By order of the commander in chief, ANT. W. WHITE, Adjutant General.
November 14, 1797.
HARRISBURGH, Nov. 15.
On Monday last agreeable to notice given, the company of the Light Infantry, commanded by Capt. Matthew Henry, paraded at this place,—their commander in a very animated address, informed them the occasion of their meeting, when the young gentlemen unanimously offered their services as part of the quota of this state—to hold themselves in readiness to march when called upon.
BALTIMORE, November 21.
Captain Wilson, of the brig Marcus, writes from St. Thomas to his owner here, that three days after leaving this port, his cook, James Thompson, was taken sick and died, and that a few days afterwards three of his crew, Cole, Charles and James, mutinied and denied to do their duty. They had provided themselves with pistols, and were together in Baltimore, to take the vessel and carry her into some French port, and get her condemned. They even told the captain, they did not come out with an intention of returning home, but that they intended to go on board a French privateer at Tortola.—The mutiny continued four hours, but fortunately falling in with the Amiable British igate, her put those three desperadoes on board her.
He also writes that the French have left off taking American vessels.
This day arrived, ship Mount Vernon, from Liverpool, which she left the 12th September, in her came several passengers.—Nothing new.
ROTTERDAM, September 24.
"Mr. GERRY has at last arrived, and your negotiators are on their way to Paris. We hope they will be successful, and are not without hope they will."
The above is received in a letter per the Adelaide, by a respectable gentleman in this city.
Married, on Tuesday evening last, Mr. CHARLES LEWIS, of Connecticut, to the amiable Miss MARGARET BARRON, of this city.
From the WEEKLY ADVERTISER.
READING, Nov. 18th 1797 Last Saturday morning, Sentence of Death was pronounced on BENJAMIN BAILEY.
SENTENCE passed by Judge Ross, on BENJAMIN BAILEY, for the murder of JOST FOLHABER.
YOU have had a fair and impartial Trial—the Witnesses were examined in your presence, you selected your own Jury, and have been able and zealously defended by your Council. When we see a man sent out of the world in the Administration of justice, under circumstances like these, it must be Guilt alone that bears him down. The Evidence on your Trial, made so strong an impression, as to combine in one Sentiment against you, the Court, the Jury, and the Bystanders.
As you have but a short Time to live in this World, and as there is no hope of Pardon from any earthly Hand, let me urge you to seek a Pardon from above.
It is the Consolation of the Wretched and the Guilty, that GOD is infinitely merciful—but it should be remembered, that he is merciful, not to him who continues in the Practice of Sin, but to him only who repents, and utterly forsakes it.
Be assured, the Question is not, whether you must repent of your Sins—that is certain, sooner or later. But the Question is, whether it is not better to repent in this World, where your Repentance may be attended with the happiest Effects—than to repent hereafter, when it will answer no other End, but to encrase your Torment.
You have been guilty of Murder in its most horrid Form—deliberate, cruel, and remorseless—You have imbrued your Hands in innocent Blood, for the Sake of a little Money; and though the Water of the Mountain, hath washed the Stain from your Garments, and your Hands; yet Oceans of Water can never wash away the Stain of Guilt from your Conscience. Nothing but the efficacious and all cleansing Blood of a SAVIOUR, can possibly do this—To this Blood you must apply, as the only Remedy for a Soul polluted with Sin.
Be advised therefore immediately— anxiously and solicitously, to set about the great Duty of Repentance, and working out your salvation with Fear and Trembling.
You have not a Moment to lose;—Exert yourself—and if you have never prayed before, strive to pray now for the first Time; for Prayer is the very Breath of Heaven—and without it, there is no Religion, no Repentance—no Pardon on Earth.
Weep over your Sins—and if you cannot so much as look up to offended Heaven, perhaps you may with Eyes towards the Earth, smite your Breast, and both feel, and express the fervent Wish of the Publican.
Weep (I say) over the Blood of Folhaber; for if you go out of the World with his Blood on your Conscience, it will torment and wring your Soul with unceasing Agonies and Horror.
You die an early Victim to public Justice, and are cut off in the Morning of your Days—But to him who is pardoned by his God, it is of no importance at whatever Period, or in whatever Manner he is cut off. Nor is any Life sufficiently long, though it be extended to a thousand Years, which is devoted to scenes of Guilt and Folly, and at a Close of which the unhappy Man is found unrecconciled to his God.
To conclude—let me advise you to send for some pious Clergyman, to converse freely with you, on your present distressed Condition, and more alarming Prospects—And who knows but your polluted Spirit may yet become white and pure, and hereafter shine in the heavenly World, in full possession of inestimable Glory and Felicity.
The Sentence which the Law prescribes, and this Court awards is this;—You shall be taken from hence to the Place from whence you came—and from thence to the Place of Execution, and there be hanged by the Neck, until you are dead.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, September 22.
Yesterday's advice was received at Lloyd's of the capture of the rich homeward-bound Portuguese fleet from the Brazils, by the French. The cargoes are extremely valuable.
The following are, we understand, the circumstances which led to lord Malmesbury's quitting Lille. On the arrival there of the two new French commissioners, Treillard, and Bonniere, they waited on lord Malmesbury, and delivered to him the ultimatum of the directory, which contained all the preposterous demands of the French government, which were originally made thro' M. Letourneur.—These were—that Great Britain should restore all the conquests she had made during the war; and France and her allies be moreover indemnified to a very large amount. This was to be the basis of the negotiation; but Treillard observed, that there were also many other points to be discussed after these preliminaries were agreed on. He then asked, in a very peremptory tone of lord Malmesbury, whether he was prepared to accept this basis; to which his lordship replied—that his instructions did not allow him to do so, but that if this was the ultimatum of the directory, he would transmit it to his court. Treillard then said, that his lordship had better go back himself to procure fresh powers; and when he had received them, he should be happy to meet him again at Lille. Here the matter ended; and next day lord Malmesbury left the place.
On his way home, the people every where expressed the most sincere regret at the negotiation being broken off; but the system of terror lately revived in France, prevented many of those demonstrations which would have been shown, had the public opinion been left to its own bias.
A declaration from the court of St. James's to the different courts of Europe, founded on the refusal of the new government of France to make peace, has been drawn up, and will very shortly be published.
Yesterday a council was held at lord Grenville's office, at which were present the earl of Chatham, earl of Liverpool, earl Spencer, duke of Portland, lord Grenville, Mr. Pitt, and Mr. Dundas. Lord Malmesbury attended the meeting, which commenced at twelve o'clock, and was not over till three, when the result was sent to his majesty at Windsor.
Mr. Windham is expected in town this day from Birmingham; an express having been sent him of the arrival of lord Malmesbury from Lille.
An express has been also sent after the marquis Cornwallis, requesting his attendance in town.
Government dispatches are to be sent off this day to his majesty's ministers at the courts of Vienna and Peterburgh.
Yesterday a foreign courier set off for Portugal from the ambassador's house in South Audley-street.
We understand from most respectable authority, that parliament will not be convened till the month of November next, at soonest; nor will the public service require any more money to be wanted till the beginning of January, besides what has been voted by parliament.
Notwithstanding the sudden interruption to the negotiation, the public confidence seems to be rapidly recovering after an alarm of only a few hours. The purchases of ready money stock were yesterday very great, and the funds rose near one per cent. on the general price of the preceding day.
It is very generally suspected that the first large speculation made in our funds for a rise, was in a great measure nominal between the persons concerned in it; and that the funds were run up only with a view of taking advantage of the high price to sell. There is no doubt but the speculation was set on foot at Paris by those who were in the secret of lord Malmesbury's dismissal; and it is hardly necessary to add, that a gang of more profligate knaves is not in existence.
The following tragico-comic anecdote of what passed between Rewbell and Talleyrand Perigord a few days previous to the late arbitrary proceedings of the directory, furnishes a just idea of the dignified conduct which characterizes the present illustrious sovereigns of France.
Talleyrand Perigord having attended the directory in the customary discharge of his official business, was addressed by Rewbell in the following manner: "What news, citizen minister?" "There might be very good news, citizen director, if you entertained with the wish." "What do you mean?" "I mean some trifling sacrifices on your part to give peace to Europe." "Vile emigrant! exclaimed Rewbell, (seizing a candlestick) you are no better than the others." He immediately attempted to strike the ex-bishop, but the latter laid hold of the director's arm, and in the scuffle dropped his port-folio. Rewbell took it up, and seized it with both hands, knocked the prelate down, and continued drubbing him until he was quite exhausted. It was with difficulty that Perigord muddled up strength enough to creep out of the directorial chamber; for the chastisement was so severe, that he was two days after confined to his bed. We have reason to know that this anecdote is perfectly true.
The French triumvirs having laid the plan of the late revolution on the table where the sittings of the directory were held, sat down to play at cards, until the arrival of their two colleagues. When Barthelemy entered the room, they desired him to look at the project; and in the mean time they continued their party. Barthelemy having perused the plan, declared that he could not consent to it, and he was immediately desired to retire, as they assured him of their determination to carry it into effect. He was arrested the instant he left the place. Carrot came in soon after, and having

read the project, requested he might be allowed some time before he made up his mind on this subject. He was also desired to withdraw, and being arrested in the gallery where Barthelemy was taken, he attempted to draw his sword. Barras, who had left the room with an intention of following Carnot, came behind him, and stabbed him with a dagger in his back. His body was immediately taken away, and buried in the vaults of the Luxembourg. The triumvirs then finished their game, and began the revolution.
Captain Cotes has been hitherto prevented, by the want of a passport, from visiting Paris, in his new capacity as agent for the exchange of prisoners; and it is now become a matter of doubt, whether, in the present disposition of the directory, he will venture to trust himself there.
Government, we understand, have come to a determination not to permit any French officer, of the rank of captain, to be exchanged, until the liberation of Sir Sidney Smith shall have been effected to.
The known tendency of the conqueror of Italy to rhodomontade, is infinitely exceeded on a late occasion, by Moreau. General Buonaparte can only find a solitary plot in a port-folio, while the commander of the army of the Rhine and Moselle, can, on the emergency of the moment, find proofs by wagon loads.
In the Spanish ship which is prize to the Raven, is a coffin, containing the body of a grandee, that was sent from the Havannah to be interred in Old Spain. The jack-tars insist upon over-hauling the old gentleman, as they suspect he has got the duff with him.
General Thureau, the author of the history of the war of La Vendee, is again employed, and is gone to the army of the Sambre and Meuse, to serve under Hoche.
The Sans Joachim, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Modena, Delz, Truenzo, Piadade, Boa Nova, Patroquina, Alegria, Carolina, Boa Fl, Bernardo, and St. Teraza, from the Brazils to Oporto, with eight or ten other ships, from the Brazils, are taken by the French; and also a ship from Liverpool, for Martinique, and one from London for Jamaica.
The America, Tucker, from Wiscasset to Liverpool, has been taken by a French privateer, and retaken by the Bellona man of war.
HARWICH, SEPT. 20. This morning was brought into this harbour a French lug-gal privateer, captured on the Dutch coast by one of his majesty's frigates. She is a remarkable fine vessel, only six months old, pierced for 16 guns, most of which were thrown overboard in chase—her complement of men 63. This vessel fails very fast, and during her cruise of five months, has taken 14 English ships, and sunk two, and most probably would not have been captured, had it not blown a gale of wind.
FRANCE.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY.
Message to the Council of Five Hundred, on the 4th Complementary day, 5th year. Citizen Representatives. The executive directory has received the two messages which you addressed to them yesterday, concerning the exceptions proposed to the dispositions of the law of the 19th Fructidor, relative to emigrants. You will find annexed the report which has been made on this subject to the directory by the minister of general police, to which the directory refers you.
L. M. Renelliere Lepex, President. Legarde, Secretary General. Report to the Executive Directory. Citizen Directors, The law of the 19th Fructidor, occasioned by the dangers to which the royal conspirators have exposed the constitution of the republic, bears the marks of that spirit of grandeur and of wisdom, which has directed the progress of the two powers in the late circumstances; it has been received with transport throughout the republic; the French people have received it as a solemn pledge of the loyalty of the legislative body, and thanks be to it, history will not have a single excess with which to reproach so remarkable an epoch.
The execution of this salutary law will deliver the republic from its greatest enemies, the emigrants and turbulent priests. Its dispositions are simple and humane; it calls not for the blood of men who have only signified their return to the territory of the republic, but by trouble, revolt and assassinations. It expels them only from a country, to the laws of which they refuse to submit themselves.
The advantages of this measure are immense, inappreciable; its inconveniences light and partial. You ask me, citizen directors, what are the exceptions which it will be possible to make to the dispositions of the 19th article of this law. You inform me, at the same time, that the legislature have proposed to except from that article the persons mentioned in the list of emigrants by the administration of foreign departments, and that the council of five hundred have sent back to you the petitions of two soldiers who complain that they have been unjustly proscribed.
To make this circumstance an exception, would be to destroy the principal law. Doubtless some citizens, public functionaries, a small number even of the defenders of the country, may find themselves included in this law; but the magistrates of a great nation, the legislators, cannot sacrifice to the interest of a few citizens that of a whole nation. It is this day demonstrated that the rebel emigrants and priests ought to be banished from the French soil, or that the constitution and the republic must be exposed to the hazards of a civil war, and all its calamities.
In vain will it be said, that to except from this law, such or such a class of citizens is not to agree to destroy it; experience has shown us that when a principle is once attacked, interest and malevolence know how to profit by it, so as to render null the most severe law. It is with similar exceptions that but lately we had nearly recalled the emigrants, as fugitives of the Lower Rhine, as fugitives of Toulon, and as fugitives of the colonies. Citizen Directors, the most constitutional law is that which drives away emigrants from the republic.
How easy it is to deceive on questions of emigration, by captious reasonings, and by apparent authentic proofs! Have I not recently made known to you the frauds practiced by a great number of emigrants, who, by corruption, have got their names substituted in the place of republican volunteers, usurping the glorious title of defenders of their country, and claiming the merit due to such. How many others, if the proposed exception should be adopted, would equivocate as to the spot of their residence, and would by a thousand pretences elude the provisions of the law. By such an exception all the emigrants would remain.
Yes, Citizen Directors, I hesitate not to declare to you, that the safety of the republic depends upon the strict execution of the law of the 19th Fructidor.
The partisans of royalty and accomplices of the late conspirators, are far from believing themselves vanquished; already you know, that they assassinate in several departments, republican functionaries; important communications which have lately come to your hand, have developed to you the vast plan of destruction and death, which, by the measures of the 19th Fructidor, you prevented the bloody execution of; and when, to arrest so many misfortunes and crimes, the French nation contented itself by removing from its bosom its acknowledged enemies, it is feared to exercise this grand act of justice, because, by doing so, they may wound the interest of a few citizens! The most equitable law is that which contains the least of injustice. None more than myself, Citizen Directors can bear witness of your constant solicitude to distinguish the innocent from the guilty.
I have to the utmost of my power supported this principle of justice, and every day since the passing the law of the 19th of Fructidor last, has been marked by the conviction of a great number of citizens, that either error or malevolence had enrolled on the list of emigrants.
As to any thing else, the legislative body may be easy, you have in your hands, and have already made use of the means of government which will alleviate that in which the vigour of the law might appear rigid, and which will prevent the innocent from being included with the guilty.
As for my part, I must confess to you, I look upon the entire execution of the law, to be as just as it is indispensable. By it, you cut the thread of those dark plots which have been formed against the public tranquility; by it, at length, the republic throws off, without any effort, those who were tearing her to pieces.
Destroy this law, and you compromise the safety of the constitution, even to hesitate to maintain it, is a public calamity. SOTIN.
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, November 17.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, September 24. BUONAPARTE—GENERAL IN CHIEF. Head-Quarters, at Passeriano, 25th Fructidor.
SOLDIERS, We will celebrate the 1st Vendemaire, the epoch most dear to the French: it will be a day most celebrated in the annals of the world.
It is from this day that the foundation of the Republic, the organization of a great nation; the call of a great nation to astonish and console the world by its destinies, is dated.
Soldiers—separated from your country and triumphant over Europe, they were preparing chains for you; you knew it—you have spoken; the people awoke and marked out the traitors, and already they were in irons.
You will hear, by the Proclamation of the Executive Directory what the private enemies of the soldiery, and particularly of the divisions of the army of Italy, were conspiring. That preference does us honor—the hatred of Traitors, Tyrants and Slaves will be in history our best title to glory and immortality.
We return thanks to the courage of the First Magistrates of the Republic, to the armies of the Sambre and Meuse and of the Interior, to the patriots, to the representatives who have remained faithful to the destiny of France; they have done by one blow what we have been doing for the country these six years. BUONAPARTE.
LONDON, October 2.
Mr. Vick did not carry dispatches to France as was so industriously reported on Friday night; but carried papers for lord Grenville in the usual way in which that noble Lord transacts the public business. No proposition has been made to the French; and it is expected that a state paper, or a collection of papers, will speedily be made public, giving an account of the conduct of the negotiation at Lille. The principal agents have been daily employed in the preparation of this manifesto for some time past.
Camille Jordan is said to have been imprisoned at Middlesex soon after his arrival in Holland. Suard, editor of the Nouvelle Politiques, Pastoret, and Boissy d'Anglas are arrived in Switzerland.
October 3. Yesterday evening a French flag of truce arrived at Dover, by which a M. Melue, a French courier, brought a dispatch from the commissioners of the directory, addressed to lord Malmesbury. This dispatch was instantly sent off by a special messenger to London, where it arrived at two o'clock this morning. We cannot take upon us to state the nature of this communication. It may be merely the answer of the commissioners to the letter written by lord Malmesbury, which has been so much the subject of discussion; but to which ministers have said, they expected no favorable answer. This day will prove to us, whether the French directory have relaxed from their demands or not. It shall be our study to procure the best information for our readers on a matter so truly interesting to them.
At the same time a Danube vessel arrived with passengers, and by this vessel we have Paris journals up to Friday last the 29th inst. They do not contain any interesting news. Nothing decisive has occurred at Udine. The armies remain in the same positions, and though there appears to be some alarm of commotion in the provinces, it is feeble and unsupported.
No account is yet given of the new Republic on the left bank of the Rhine, except what the Journals have received like our selves through the German prints, and it seems to pass over as a common event, unworthy of occupying a place in the public mind.
The effort of the Deputies, under summary judgment of transportation arrived at Rochfort on the 21st of Sept. they were embarked the same day at noon, and the wind being favorable they were expected in a few hours to be out of sight. Thus the execrable sentence of these men, without trial, is carried into effect, and the wretched imitators of their tyranny in every country of the world, will have to quote their example of injustice for the persecution of the men whose opinions they dread. Whether these men were guilty or innocent is foreign to the question. It is only by trial that Justice could be satisfied. [Morn. Chron.]
La Fayette was liberated Aug. 27. Previous to which the Emperor asked of him a declaration. The items of the demand may be conceived from the following, which was the effect: DECLARATION OF GEN. LA FAYETTE.
Dated Olmutz, Aug. 26, 1797. The commission with which the marquis de Chasteller is intrusted, appears to relate to three points:
1. His imperial Majesty wishes to ascertain the true state of our situation at Olmutz—I am not disposed to prefer any complaint upon the subject; the detailed circumstances respecting it may be found in the letters, received or sent back, which were transmitted by my wife to the Austrian government; and if his imperial majesty is not satisfied by reading over the orders sent in his name from Vienna, I am willing to give the marquis de Chasteller any information he may think proper to desire.
2. His majesty the Emperor and King, wishes to be assured that, upon my release, I shall immediately set out for America—I have frequently signified this to have been my intention. But, as an answer, under the present circumstances, might seem to admit the right of exacting such a condition, I do not judge it proper to comply with this demand.
3. His majesty the Emperor and King, does me the honor to signify to me that the principles which I profess, being incompatible with the security of the Austrian government, it is his pleasure that I should not re-enter his dominions without his special permission—I have duties from which I am not at liberty to withdraw myself. I am under obligations of duty to the United States—above all, I am under obligations of duty to France, and I can contract no engagement inconsistent with those rights which my country holds over me. With these exceptions, I can assure the general marquis de Chasteller, that it is my inviolable resolution never to set foot on any territory, subject to his majesty the King of Bohemia and Hungary; consequently I, the undersigned, engage myself to his majesty the Emperor and King, never, at any time, to enter into any of his hereditary dominions, without having first obtained his special permission, provided this engagement is not understood to contravene the right my country holds over me.
(Signed) LA FAYETTE. The Directory invited General La Fayette, to return to France, and this invitation has been renewed since the late revolution. He will no doubt accept the invitation, and go to Paris, to acknowledge the obligations that he is under for the interference of the Directory in his favour, but we understand he is going to Spa or Aix-la-Chapelle to take the waters for the recovery of his health.
The Orrington, American Indian, was attacked in the British Channel, by a French Privateer. She had means of defence and used them. The privateer struck to her; when she was bid to sheer off, but to be more careful for the future of meddling with Americans.
Musical Instrument Manufactory, 167, Arch-street.
TO THE LOVERS OF HARMONY. H A R P E R. INFORMS his Friends and the public, that he has a now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired side board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, soprano and French harp stop, which for sensibility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he flatters himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for CASH. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c. N. B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. november 18. 2a2w2mo.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 24.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Table with 3 columns: Description, Dlls., Cts. Rows include: Amount of subscriptions received, for the use of the Sick Poor of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, continued from the 2nd of November 1797. Received since, Of John Rediger his subscription, Of Matthew Clarkson, late Mayor of Philadelphia, Of Huy Cr. Vanvagenen of Newton Long Island, his Ditto, Of Thomas Leacock and Thomas Parker, Of Joseph Habersham Esq. remitted him from Portsmouth New-Hampshire, viz. The subscriptions of sundry inhabitants of the city, Ditto of a small religious society called Independents, of the same City, Ditto the donation of the South Parish of Portsmouth. Total received from the 2nd of November to the 23rd of November 1797, is Published by order of the Committee. SAMUEL COATES, TREASURER.
HEALTH OFFICE, 23d November, 1797.
Resolved, that the thanks of this Board be presented to Mr. JAMES SMITH, late of New-York, for his voluntary, disinterested, and benevolent services during the late contagious fever, and that the same be published. By order of the Board, SAMUEL HODGDON, Chairman.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Holland, to his friend in this city, dated September 18.
The two envoys from the southern and middle parts of the United States arrived here to day from the Hague, at which place they had waited a fortnight for the arrival of Mr. Gerry; they are now on their way to Paris, hoping to be joined by that gentleman either on their route, or soon after their arrival at that city.
Three of directory, viz. Revealiers Lepaux, Barras, and Rubel, by means of the armies, (who were induced by misrepresentations to believe that the legislature were concerned in a plot for the re-establishment of royalty in France) have seized one of the other members of the directory, Barthelemy. Carnot, the remaining director would have been seized also, had he not made his escape; fifty four members of the legislature have been seized also—the great general Pichegru is among these.
In effecting this revolution the constitution has not been in the least regarded; the directory sure of the support of the armies, have trampled it under foot, and yet have had the address to make those armies believe, that it was the only way to preserve the constitution.
If you will read the 69th article of the French constitution, which forbids the marching of troops within twelve leagues of the seat of the legislature, you will see how that has been violated.
After the seizure of these men, an accusation against them was sent to the remnant of the legislature, assembled in a hasty and unconstitutional manner, and without being heard or suffered to appear in their own defence, were sentenced to banishment (where the directory pleased)—by that legislature, the constitution has expressly forbidden to pronounce any greater punishment than reprimand, arrest during eight days, and confinement during three days.
Why not send them before that court expressly pointed out by the constitution for their trial? it could not be doubted but that this court would also have been sufficiently overawed to pronounce the will of the directory. But why not suffer them to be heard before the legislature? that prostrate legislature which returned thanks for its own humiliation. The fact is, the accusation was supported by such flimsy testimony, they were afraid the appearance of these men would shake it off. It does not appear that testimony was produced against any but Pichegru; and as he is most feared, that against him is produced in full length: it is a conversation which is said to have passed between Pichegru and an emigrant, while Pichegru was at the head of his army. This emigrant has told it to a second, who told it to a third, and this third emigrant is said to have put it in writing more than a year after he had heard it—and this writing is said to have been found by Buonaparte, (who is an inveterate enemy of Pichegru's.) To the first Pichegru is made to unbosom himself in his first conversation, without having ever before seen him, and without his being able to advance any thing, to prove he was not a spy from the Jacobins, to whom this general is extremely odious, but who merely told him that he came from Conde. The conversation was relative to a restoration of royalty in France, and Pichegru for a stipulated price was to proclaim it at the head of his army.
Would you as a magistrate have received this as testimony on the trial of a warrant for a killing.
But the plan is said to have failed, because Pichegru wished to assassinate in the plan the Austrians, and Conde objected to this, because the Austrians by this means would have a share of the honor of effecting the counter-revolution. Would Conde have rejected the plan on this account because these
very Austrians with whom he had allied himself, and with whom he had sought for this very purpose were to share the glory of enslaving a numerous people? In my opinion he would not.
But had Pichegru been desirous of effecting a counter-revolution would he have resigned his command in an army where he was adored and where he could do more towards effecting the object than any where else, and retire so poor as to be obliged to sell his horses from his inability to keep them? I think he would not.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of this city, dated at Paris, 28—29. As for news I have none but what you know, I suppose—the 18th Fructidor has been heard of, no doubt. The Commissioners, Messrs. Pinckney and Marshall, arrived here last night—Mr. Gerry is expected to day. We cannot say what may be the event but expect they will be favorably received, and hope they may be successful. Sept. 29. I have not learnt anything worthy your notice since yesterday.
MARRIED—Last evening, Mr. JAMES PAUL, of house of Watson and Paul, merchants of this city, to Miss ELIZABETH RODMAN, of Burlington.
The British Parliament is prorogued to November 2. Sir Benjamin Hammett, knight and alderman is elected Lord Mayor of London, for the ensuing year.
An Englishman and a Medicus are received—they shall appear as soon as possible.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
From the journal of the ship Concord, Captain Thompson, arrived on Sunday from Batavia, we have extracted the following further information, which no doubt will be acceptable to many of our friends.
While Capt. Thompson lay at Batavia, the following vessels arrived from the United States: June 17. Snow Panther, Wimpsey, Boston 6 months, 12 days. June 30. Bark Eliza, Hodge, Salem, 6 months, 16 days. 3d. Brig Olive Branch, Lambert, Salem, 6 months. Ship Minerva, Loring, Boston, 7 months. 5th. Ship Four Sisters, Wrey, Boston, 7 months.
Sailed for the United States: 7th. Ship Eliza, Hutchings, for Boston. Brig Star, Brickmore, ditto. Snow John and Joseph, Clark, with a cargo of arrack, for Tranquebar. 8th. Ship John Jay, Haswell, Boston. 17th. Governor Bowdoin, Oliver, do. 29th. Snow Panther, Wimpsey, intending to touch at the Isle of France. Aug. 1st, Brig Olive Branch, Lambert, Benecoolen; bark Eliza, Hodge, Salem. Capt. Maitland in the ship Grace, of New-York touched at Batavia, to 26th July, and proceeded on to Canton.
Captain Thompson, left at Batavia, ship Four Sisters, Wrey, Minerva, Loring, of Boston, to sail for home soon after him. The Concord sailed from our capes in February last, and performed her voyage in 9 months and five days.
New-York, Nov. 23. ARRIVED: Brig Chatham, Stanwood, Jamaica 27. Barque Eliza, Africa. Schr. Ariel, Lowry, Cayenne 32.
For Amsterdam, The Ship FAR MER.
JOHN M'COLLOM, Master; WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE. Who is Landing, out of the said ship, from Bourdeaux, and For Sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Fontaine, Sauterne, Lunille, Prunes in boxes november 24.
St. Andrews' Society.
THE Members of St. Andrews' Society, will please to take notice, that as their Anniversary happens this year on a Sat. Day, to be observed by an order of the Synod of Philadelphia, to which community many of the members belong; it is therefore judged proper to defer the Celebration thereof, until Friday, the first of December, at O'Ellers' Hotel. The members are requested to apply for tickets of admission to any of the assistants, viz. Messrs. Thomas Leiper, Gavin Hamilton, jun. James Henderson, Robert Henderson, William H. Tod, Esq. or Dr. Andrew Spence. The officers are desired to attend at one o'clock; dinner to be on the table at three. By order of the Board, RICHARD LAKE, Secretary. november 24. dr1D
THOMAS RANDALL,
PRESENTS his respect to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 88, Spruce Street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States. He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24 3taw1f
The Commissioners.
For alleviating the distress of the Citizens of Philadelphia, have removed their office to the Old Court House, High Street. EDWARD GARRIGUES, Sec. 13th mo. 18.

Canal Lottery---No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-Street-Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in them, the City of Washington, No. II. and Paterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union.
N. B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by Wm. BLACKBURN. November 15.
From Marceilles. THE CARGO Of the Swedish barque Gustavus Adolphus, from Marceilles, consisting of the following articles, is discharging at Mr. Latimer's wharf, and for sale by the subscribers BRANDY, well flavored, of 2, 3 & 4th proof Claret, in hogsheads Ditto, in cases Frontignac Wine, in cases of 30 bottles Olive Oil, of a superior quality, in baskts of 6 and 12 bottles Capers Olives Almonds Dry Verdigreffe Writing Paper Umbrellas (Silk) of 23, 30 and 32 inches Taffetas Long and short white Kid Gloves for Women Silk Stockings Handkerchiefs, in imitation of Madras Artificial Flowers and Garlands Orich Feathers Ribbons Perfumery Scented Hair-Powder and Pomatum Manna in forts Cream Tartar. BENJAMIN MORGAN & ROBERT ANDREWS. September 27.
School Books and Stationery. W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-Street, corner of Chestnut-Street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the fifth edition, in one large vol. 8vo. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinders' Boards, Pasteboards, Shearing and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24.—3aw6w
WALKER & KENNEDY, No. 73, South Front Street, HAVE FOR SALE, 100 Hogsheads of prime Georgia Tobacco, ALSO, 50 Pipes of Bondeaux Brandy, To Pipes of old Port Wine. Oct. 17.
WINDOW GLASS, Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 10 to 14 by 14. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the store of the subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-Street. James G. & Samuel W. Fisher. Philadelphia, June 9, 1797. 1wmswf THOMAS HERMAN LEUFFER, North Fifth Street, corner of North alley, No. 34, HAS FOR SALE, EXCELLENT red Bondeaux Wine in casks and boxes, six years old. White Graves Wine in casks Tickenburgs Ruffia Sail Cloths Ravens Duck Bag Linen Hollans Diaper and Table Cloth Empty bags Common German Cloth An assortment of black coloured Ribbons Fine German Laces About twelve tons Ruffia clean Hemp Clover Seed Italian Soap, in small boxes, for family use Window Glass. Aug. 29.—2aw
For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth Street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses ave the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
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 Not-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
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-Street, INFORMS those who will recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French language, that he has just opened his Library, consisting of upwards of 1250 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. room Nov. 15.
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. PRICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell their editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vesey, Jun's Reports in Chancery, 2 v's. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Floyer's Producers Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Ufes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. PRICE expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 24th of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, Is now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZECHARIAH POULSON, Jun. No. 80, Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 2aw6w
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED, And for sale by THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, South Second Street, EVENINGS AT HOME; OR, THE JUVENILE BUDGET OPENED, Consisting of a variety of Miscellaneous Pieces for the instruction and amusement of YOUNG PERSONS—Six Volumes handsomely printed and bound up in two volumes, price Two Dollars. The variety and excellence of these pieces are such, that the book needs only to be known to be universally esteemed one of the most valuable publications that can be put into the hands of young persons. "Delightful task to rear the tender thought, To teach the young idea how to shoot, To pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, To breathe th' enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast." T. DOBSON. August 24. mwf
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, By THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, South Second Street, Letters and Conversations, Between several Young Ladies, on improving and interesting subjects. Translated from the Dutch of Madame de Cambon with alterations and improvements. Printed on fine paper, and neatly bound. Price one dollar. AMIDST the tide of modern Romances, painting tales of extraordinary distress, or of desperate or artful villainy, which "harrow up the soul," and which it would be for the honor of young ladies to be ignorant of, this little book comes forward to solicit notice, where, in a variety of incidents, not exceeding the bounds of real life, the proper, because elegant and natural dignity and importance of the Female character is exhibited in an interesting point of view, and presents examples of real and attainable excellence. The publisher was so much pleased with the perusal, that he was persuaded he should do a pleasing service to the community by sending it into circulation. August 24.—mw4w
Act laying Duties on Stamped Vellum Parchment and Paper. A FEW copies of the above act may be had at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, No. 119, Chestnut-Street. July 19. Lancaster, Harrisburgh 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 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. Reilly, Weed and Wimmer, 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 Wadd'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, so 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 Ferrae, 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.
The printers in the United States are requested to insert the following Observations in their papers, by which the public will be served, as well as their obedient servants. B. LINCOLN, Superintendent of Light-Houses, State of Massachusetts. By order of the United States, a Light House has been erected at the Clay Ponds, on Cape Cod; the lamps in which are to be lighted on the 15th inst. The light house is erected on, and elevated about 150 feet, which with the elevation of the Lantern makes the whole height 200 feet above high water mark. In order that this Light may be distinguished from the Boston and other Lights on our coast, an Eclipter is erected, which will revolve around the Lamps once in 30 seconds so that the light will be nearly excluded from the eye of the approaching mariner about thirty seconds, in one revolution of the eclipter. To render the benevolent designs of Congress as extensively useful as possible, the Marine Society in Boston, by a large Committee from their body, whose views have been seconded by others, have taken such measures and bearings as they thought necessary; which observations giving light and safety are added for the benefit of all interested—and are as follows: Vessels outward bound, from Boston Light-house, and would with to fall in with Cape-Cod the course is E. S. E. distance 15 leagues, thence 3 leagues to the Light-house. When up with the Light-house and it bears S W 1/2 W distance, you then steer S S E which will carry you out of the south channel. Vessels inward bound, and fall in with the back of Cape-Cod, bring the Light to bear S W 1/2 W distance, then you may steer W N W for Boston Light-house. If you would with to go into Cape Cod harbor, you may keep the shore aboard about a mile distant, where you will have 10 fathoms water. There is a bar lies off the back of the Cape, about half a mile from the shore. When up with Race-point, which is very bold, and about three leagues to the westward of the Light-house, and may be known by a number of fish houses on it, from 1 to 3 miles to the southward of Race-point, is what is called Herring Cove, where you may have good anchorage half a mile from the shore, the wind from E to N N E in 4 or even 3 fathom water. If bound into Cape Cod harbor, your course from Race-point to Wood end, is S S E 6 miles distance, bring the light to bear E by N and run for it about two miles, you will then be clear of Wood end—then you must steer N E until the light bears E by S—then run N W for the harbor, until you have from 4 to 12 fathoms water, where you have good anchorage, the Light then will bear E by S 1/2 S 5 or 6 miles distance. In running from the Race point to Wood end—after you pass the Black Land or Hummocks, you will come up with a low sandy beach, which forms the harbor; extending between 2 and 3 miles to Wood-end, which is difficult to be distinguished in the night—It is very bold—you will have 25 fathom water within half a mile of the shore. In beating into Cape-Cod harbor, you must keep the eastern shore aboard, until you get into 5 fathom water. Stand no farther to the westward than to bring the light to bear E by S as there is a long spit of land runs off from the western shore, which being very bold, you will have 11 fathom water within a stone throw of shore. In case it blows so hard that you cannot beat in the harbor, you will have good anchoring without, from 10 to 15 fathom water. Vessels in Boston bay and would with to put away for Cape Cod harbor, must endeavor to fall in with the Race. If in the night, and you cannot see the land, you must bring the Light to bear E by N and run for it until you have foundings in 12 or 15 fathom water, then steer north until the light bears E by S then run north W for the harbor. At full and change, it is high water off Race Point at 10 o'clock and 45 minutes. Vessels in leaving Cape Cod bound to Boston, should calculate the tide, as the flood sets strong to the south west.
A Negro Man. FOR SALE, the unexpired term (four years) of a stout, healthy, active negro Man. He is by trade a Cooper, was brought up when a boy to the farming business, is a good ploughman, understands the care and management of horses, and is a good driver. He has lately been employed in painting a new house and pains well—he is good tempered, and believed to be very honest, sold partly for want of employ, but more for being addicted to liquor—For terms apply to No. 12, Dock Street, near Spruce Street. Nov. 6. tf
THE Philadelphia, Alton, and Tuckerton MAIL STAGE. THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Alton, Bally's Hampton, Speersville, and Nanticoke, Wading River flitting mill, and the town of Tuckerton, in New-Jersey, to go once a week, and are provided with good horses, a comfortable carriage, and a careful driver, for the conveyance of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. from Mr. Daniel Cooper's Ferry, and lodge that night at Yost Dohle's, at Longacoming; and on Friday, at 6 o'clock, P. M. arrive at Caleb Evans', keeper, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles, (from the Atlantic 6, and from the Rappahannock 24 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passage boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warington's boat, on Tuckerton Island, adjoining the Atlantic, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to bathe; the sportsman who wishes to regale himself with fowling and fishing, may at this place be highly gratified, there being at almost every season of the year fruit and fish in abundance. The Stage on its return, starts from the aforesaid C. Evans's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. breakfasts at Yost Dohle's, at Wading River Bridge, lodge that night at Longacoming, and at 1 o'clock, P. M. on Wednesday, arrive at the aforesaid Cooper's Ferry. It is presumed that no route of an equal distance will be less expensive, or furnish the traveller with a greater variety of amusement, as he will not only have a pleasant sail to the Atlantic from Tuckerton, but have the curiosity of seeing on the road either a number of capital furnaces and forges, and one flitting mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or officers, of any of the aforesaid iron works, are solicited to encourage and support this Stage (by which they can be so well accommodated) the continuance of which will much depend on their aid. The rates of passengers and baggage are as follows: For a passenger from the aforesaid Daniel Cooper's Ferry to Tuckerton, including 14 lb. of baggage, Two Dollars; For any passenger per mile, Four Cents—150 lb. of baggage equal to a passenger. Postage of letters, newspapers, &c. will be agreeably to law. N. B. The mail crosses from the Old Ferry. THOMAS WARDLE & Co. Tuckerton, Sept. 28. Oct. 5.—2awtf
The Norfolk Mail Stage. THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE TAVERN, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the first day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will further that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, to go a road in America. August 11. d.m. entf.
Erkine's View of the War. JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents] A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France. By the Honorable THOMAS ERKINE. May 15.
STATE TRIALS. Sold by W. YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, South Second-Street. The Pennsylvania State Trials, Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General—in one large 8vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. Young has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationery, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7.—
For Sale, That well known place, called VANDEBRITT'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber. MORDECAI LEWIS. May 24. 3awtf.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets, June 6th, 1797. 5mwf
The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Carey, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards. New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20.
THE subscribers inform their friends and customers in town and country, that their stores are now open in the city, and others are daily opening, and that from the present appearance of the prevailing disorder have reason to hope, their friends may shortly come to the city with perfect safety. By several late arrivals, numbers have received fresh supplies of GOODS. Robert Smith & Co. P. W. Gallaudet & Co. John Davis & Co. S. Graves & French. Neil & Smith. George Dobson. Wiltberger and Smith. Thomas Ryerston. Alex. Dilland and Co. T. R. Hardenberg. Jacob Sperry and Co. John Smith and Co. Owen & Jones. Thomas Orr. Keppe & Zantinger. William Barker & Co. Adam Zantinger. Thomas Armat & Son. John Price. J. Miller, jun. and Co. Benjamin & J. Johnson. Oct. 14.
POYNTELL'S Paper Hangings Manufactory, No. 70, Chestnut-Street, Where he has for Sale, A VERY extensive stock, of every colour, and of the most approved patterns, suitable for every part of a house, with great variety of border to suit. ALSO A handsome assortment of the most fashionable Silver Grounds London and Paris Papers, and very best plain Green and plain Blue, With Panel Papers and a rich variety of Borders. November 1. cost
Will be Landed, From on board the ship Active, Capt. BEAIR, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Ruffia clean Hemp 2 casks Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26.
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bordeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bordeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Margatreyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, (If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the 1st of December next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty Nine acres of LAND, now or late in the County of Washington, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and on the waters of Fresh and Wheeling Creeks and Ten Mile Run.—These Lands are fertile and well timbered, and were patented early in 1787, except 3700 acres or thereabouts, which were patented in 1793. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, for the residue a credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 3awtf
To be Sold at Public Vendue, (If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first day of December, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, new, or late, in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale, for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. October 6. 3awtf
PEALE'S MUSEUM. THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, so well calculated to delight the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It stands in an airy and healthy situation, and free from the epidemic that at present afflicts the city; it may, therefore, be frequented with the greatest safety. As an Asylum, the study of Nature is the most rational and pleasing; as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. They "Whom Nature's works can charm, with God himself Hold converse." Many interesting additions have lately been made to this Museum: and the feathered tribe, containing a variety of the most rare and beautiful subjects, is now very advantageously arranged. Warren Figures, of Men large as life (some of them casts from nature) are here dressed in their proper habits, and placed in attitudes characteristic of their respective nations. Here may be seen the North-American Savage, and the Savage of South-America—a laboring, Chinese, and the Chinese Gentleman—the forty African, and the Kamtschatdale—with some Natives of the South-Sea Islands. The immense variety and interesting diversity which this Museum offers to the view, may be seen but cannot be described with full effect. Price only 1/4th of a dollar. Sept. 28. 3aw
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparations for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the preference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, combining the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 2aw
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be sent to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES F. KUFNER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-Street, Boston. Boston, Sept 30, 1797. Oct. 4.—2awtf Messrs. Timothy and Mason, Clarkson; Messrs. Hebe and Doylan, Halifax, N. C. Messrs. Willett and O'Connor, Norfolk; Mrs. Ellis Price, Alexandria; Messrs. Taul and Brown, Baltimore; Mr. Eklin, New-York; and Messrs. Tait & Co. Gadsby, Harrisburg; Mr. Seymour, Susquehanna are requested to insert the above once a week 6 weeks. The account to be forwarded to the Editor.