Gazette of the United-States. (New-York [N.Y.]), 1792-04-28 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States.
A NATIONAL PAPER, PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS BY JOHN FENNO, No. 69, HIGH-STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
[No. 105, of Vol. III.]
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1792.
[Whole No. 313.]
SECOND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
AT THE FIRST SESSION,
Begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, Monday the twenty-fourth of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one.
AN ACT for altering the times of holding the Circuit Courts in certain districts of the United States, and for other purposes.
SECTION 1. B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing this act the circuit courts in the districts of North-Carolina and Georgia shall be held as follows, to wit: In the district of North-Carolina on the eighteenth day of June next, shall now be returned and held continued to the same court on the first day of June next. In the district of Georgia, on the 25th day of April, at Savannah, and on the eighth day of November at Augusta, in the present and each succeeding year, except when any of those days shall happen on a Sunday, in which case the court shall be held on the Monday following.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the sessions of the circuit courts in the eastern circuit, shall in the present and every succeeding year commence at the times following, that is to say, in New-York district on the fifth day of April, and the fifth day of September. In Connecticut district, on the twenty-fifth day of April and the twenty-fifth day of September. In Massachusetts district, on the twelfth day of May and the twelfth day of October. In New-Hampshire district, on the twenty-fourth day of May and the twenty-fourth day of October—and in Rhode-Island district on the seventh day of June, and the seventh day of November, except when any of those days shall happen on a Sunday, and then the sessions shall commence on the next day following. And the sessions of the circuit court shall be held in the district of Virginia, at the city of Richmond only. In New-Hampshire district, at Portsmouth and Exeter alternately, beginning at the first. In Massachusetts district, at Boston. In Rhode-Island district, at Newport and Providence alternately, beginning at the first. In Connecticut district, at Hartford and New-Haven alternately, beginning at the last. And in New-York district, at the city of New-York only.
SEC. 3. And be it enacted, That at each session of the supreme court of the United States, or as soon after as may be, the judges of the supreme court attending at such session shall in writing subscribed with their names (which writing shall be lodged with the clerk of the supreme court and lately kept in his office) assign to the said judges respectively the circuits which they are to attend at the ensuing sessions of the circuit courts; which assignment shall be made in such manner that no judge, unless by his own consent, shall have assigned to him any circuit which he has already attended until the same has been afterwards attended by every other of the said judges. Provided always, That if the public service or the convenience of the judges shall at any time, in their opinion, require a different arrangement, the same may take place with the consent of any four of the judges of the supreme court.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That the district court for the district of Maine, which, by the act, intitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States," is holden on the first Tuesday of June, annually, at Portland, shall, from and after the passing of this act, be holden on the third Tuesday of June, annually, anything in the act aforesaid to the contrary notwithstanding: and all writs and recognizances returnable, and suits and other proceedings, that were continued to the district court for the district of Maine on the first Tuesday of June next, shall now be returnable and held continued to the same court, on the third Tuesday of June next.
SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That the stated district courts for the district of North-Carolina, shall in future, be held at the towns of Newbern, Wilmington and Edenton in rotation, beginning at Newbern, as the said court now stands adjourned.
JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN ADAMS, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED APRIL THE THIRTEENTH, 1792.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
AN ACT, concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls, for carrying into full effect the Convention between the King of the French and the United States of America, entered into for the purpose of defining and establishing the functions and privileges of their respective Consuls and Vice-Consuls.
B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That where, in the seventh article of the said convention, it is agreed that when there shall be no consul or vice-consul of the King of the French, to attend to the saving of the wreck of any French vessels stranded on the coasts of the United States, or that the residence of the said consul or vice-consul (he not being at the place of the wreck) shall be more distant from the said place than that of the competent judge of the country, the latter shall immediately proceed to perform the office therein prescribed; the district judge of the United States of the district in which the wreck shall happen, shall
proceed therein, according to the tenor of the said article. And in such cases it shall be the duty of the officers of the customs within whose districts such wrecks shall happen, to give notice thereof, as soon as may be, to the said judge, and to aid and assist him to perform the duties hereby assigned to him. The district judges of the United States shall also, within their respective districts, be the competent judges, for the purposes expressed in the ninth article of the said convention, and it shall be incumbent on them to give aid to the consuls and vice-consuls of the King of the French, in arresting and securing deserters from vessels of the French nation, according to the tenor of the said article.
And where, by any article of the said convention, the consuls and vice-consuls of the King of the French, are entitled to the aid of the competent executive officers of the country, in the execution of any precept, the marshals of the United States, and their deputies, shall, within their respective districts, be the competent officers, and shall give their aid according to the tenor of the stipulations.
And whenever commitments to the jails of the country shall become necessary in pursuance of any stipulation of the said convention, they shall be to such jails within the respective districts as other commitments under the authority of the United States are by law made.
And for the direction of the consuls and vice-consuls of the United States, in certain cases,
Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That they may have right in the ports or places to which they are or may be severally appointed, of receiving the protests or declarations, which such captains, masters, crews, passengers and merchants, as are citizens of the United States, may respectively chuse to make there; and also such as any foreigner may chuse to make before them relative to the personal interest of any citizens of the United States; and the copies of the said acts duly authenticated by the said consuls or vice-consuls, under the seal of their respective consulates respectively, shall receive faith in law, equally as their originals would in all courts in the United States. It shall be their duty where the laws of the country permit, to take possession of the personal estate left by any citizen of the United States, other than seamen belonging to any ship or vessel who shall die within their consulate; leaving there no legal representative, partner in trade, or trustee by him appointed to take care of his effects, they shall inventory the same with the assistance of two merchants of the United States, or for want of them, of any others at their choice; shall collect the debts due to the deceased in the country where he died, and pay the debts due from his estate which he shall have there contracted; shall sell at auction, after reasonable public notice, such part of the estate as shall be of a perishable nature, and such further part, if any, as shall be necessary for the payment of his debts, and at the expiration of one year from his decease, the residue; and the balance of the estate they shall transmit to the treasury of the United States, to be holden in trust for the legal claimants. But if at any time before such transmission, the legal representative of the deceased shall appear and demand his effects in their hands, they shall deliver them up, being paid their fees, and shall cease their proceedings.
For the information of the representative of the deceased, it shall be the duty of the consul or vice-consul, authorized to proceed as aforesaid in the settlement of his estate, immediately to notify his death in one of the gazettes published in the consulate, and also to the Secretary of State, that the same may be notified in the state to which the deceased shall belong; and he shall also, as soon as may be, transmit to the Secretary of State an inventory of the effects of the deceased, taken as before directed.
And be it further enacted, That the said consuls and vice-consuls, in cases where ships or vessels of the United States shall be stranded on the coasts of their respective consulates respectively, shall, as far as the laws of the country will permit, take proper measures, as well for the purpose of saving the said ships or vessels, their cargoes and appurtenances, as for storing and securing the effects and merchandise saved, and for taking an inventory or inventories thereof; and the merchandise and effects saved, with the inventory or inventories thereof, taken as aforesaid, shall, after deducting therefrom the expense, be delivered to the owner or owners. Provided, That no consul or vice-consul shall have authority to take possession of any such goods, wares, merchandise or other property, when the master, owner or consignee thereof is present, or capable of taking possession of the same.
And be it further enacted, That it shall and may be lawful for every consul and vice-consul of the United States, to take and receive the following fees of office for the services which he shall have performed.
For authenticating under the consular seal, every protest, declaration, deposition, or other act, which such captains, masters, mariners, seamen, passengers, merchants or others as are citizens of the United States may respectively chuse to make, the sum of two dollars.
For the taking into possession, inventorying, selling and finally settling and paying, or transmitting as aforesaid, the balance due on the personal estate left by any citizen of the United States who shall die within the limits of his consulate, five per centum on the gross amount of such estate.
For taking into possession and otherwise proceeding on any such estate which shall be delivered over to the legal representative before a final settlement of the same, as is herein before directed, two and an half per centum on such part delivered over as shall not be in money, and five per centum on the gross amount of the residue.
And it shall be the duty of the consuls and vice-consuls of the United States, to give receipts for all fees which they shall receive by virtue of this act, expressing the particular services for which they are paid.
And be it further enacted, That in case it be found necessary for the interest of the United States, that a consul or consuls be appointed to reside on the coast of Barbary, the President be authorised to allow an annual salary, not exceeding two thousand dollars to each person so to be appointed: Provided, That such salary be not allowed to more than one consul for any one of the states on the said coast.
And be it further enacted, That every consul and vice-consul shall, before they enter on the execution of their trusts, or if already in the execution of the same, within one year from the passing of this act, or if resident in Asia, within two years, give bond with such sureties as shall be approved by the Secretary of State, in a sum of not less than two thousand nor more than ten thousand dollars, conditioned for the true and faithful discharge of the duties of his office according to law, and also for truly accounting for all monies, goods and effects which may come into his possession by virtue of this act: and the said bond shall be lodged in the office of the Secretary of the Treasury.
And be it further enacted, That to prevent the mariners and seamen, employed in vessels belonging to the citizens of the United States, in cases of shipwreck, sickness or captivity, from suffering in foreign ports, it shall be the duty of the consuls and vice-consuls respectively, from time to time to provide for them in the most reasonable manner, at the expense of the United States, subject to such instructions as the Secretary of State shall give, and not exceeding an allowance of twelve cents to a man per diem; and all masters and commanders of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States, and bound to some port of the same, are hereby required and enjoined to take such mariners or seamen on board of their ships or vessels, at the request of the said consuls or vice-consuls respectively, and to transport them to the port in the United States to which such ships or vessels may be bound, free of cost or charge; but that the said mariners or seamen shall, if able, be bound to do duty on board such ships or vessels according to their several abilities: Provided, That no master or captain of any ship or vessel, shall be obliged to take a greater number than two men to every one hundred tons burthen of the said ship or vessel, on any one voyage: and if any such captain or master shall refuse the same on the request or order of the consul or vice-consul, such captain or master shall forfeit and pay the sum of thirty dollars for each mariner or seaman so refused, to be recovered for the benefit of the United States by the said consul or vice-consul in his own name, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
And be it further enacted, That where a ship or vessel belonging to citizens of the United States is sold in a foreign port or place, the master, unless the crew are liable by their contract or do consent to be discharged there, shall send them back to the state where they entered on board, or furnish them with means sufficient for their return, to be ascertained by the consul or vice-consul of the United States, having jurisdiction of the port or place. And in case of the masters refusal, the said consul or vice-consul may (if the laws of the land permit it) cause his ship, goods and person to be arrested and held until he shall comply with his duty herein.
And be it further enacted, That the specification of certain powers and duties in this act, to be exercised or performed by the consuls of the United States, shall not be construed to the exclusion of others resulting from the nature of their appointments, or any treaty or convention under which they may act.
JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN ADAMS, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED APRIL THE FOURTEENTH, 1792.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President of the United States.
FROM THE COLUMBIAN HERALD, Printed in Charleston (S. C.)
A FTER a neglect of upwards of four years, the scheme for cutting a canal between the Santee and Cooper Rivers, has been lately resumed; as this scheme will in its consequences prove extremely important to the citizens of this state, I trust a few reflections on this head will not be thought either idle or useless.
This subject, on consideration, naturally divides itself into two branches. Utility to the public in general, and to the proprietors in particular.
To be convinced of its utility to the public, we have only to inspect the map of the Carolinas and the adjacent countries. The produce of the lands (both in North and South-Carolina) bordering on Saluda, Enoree, Tyger, Pacoet and Broad Rivers, together with those on the Wateree, and the different branches on the Catawba, and all the other lesser rivers and creeks which have a communication with the Santee, must necessarily come to market by this canal; for were the boats to go round by Bull's Bay, (setting aside its dangers, though a place almost equal to the Silla and Charibdis of the ancients) they must add upwards of fourteen days to their journey.—And is it conceivable that they would refuse to avoid all this, when they might do it for the price of a trifling toll on each boat that passed through the canal? I say trifling, for though 25 per cent. is an immense sum to receive as interest, it will be a very small one when divided into the very large number of boats which must inevitably pass through it; it will not amount to the hundredth part of the sum lost, during the fourteen days delay, by the wages of the hands, the interest of the amount of the cargo, and the various other losses they would sustain.
The consequence of the easiness of transporting crops to market, would be an amazing increase of population and settlements in the back country of this state, and of N. Carolina. Articles of produce, provisions, tobacco, skins, &c. &c. would be at almost one half their present price; and Charleston, from one of the dearest, would speedily become one of the cheapest places upon the continent of America.
If we look forwards a few years, to the time when the population of the country (which I have already shewn this canal will contribute not a little to hasten) will be greater, we may reasonably hope for a communication with the western country, by means of the Cherokee or some other of those numerous large rivers which form a junction with the Ohio; that such a communication would render Charleston the first city in the United States, is too clear to admit of a doubt.—We may therefore expect, that every citizen of Carolina

CONGRESS.
PHILADELPHIA.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9.
On the bill declaring the assent of Congress, to certain acts of the State of Maryland, &c.
MR. GILES moved to strike out the first clause, and made sundry remarks on the unequal operation of a law of Maryland which should subject the vessels of other States to a tax solely for the benefit of the port of Baltimore. It is designed by this bill to raise a fund to be applied for the removal of a natural obstruction in the navigation of that port—and hence he considered it as a perpetual tax on the citizens of other States—in this view he objected to it, as a partial imposition—it was much complained of, he said, by the neighboring ports; he hoped therefore the clause would be struck out.
Mr. Seney supported the clause; he observed that the port of Baltimore would be benefited in the first instance, yet it was by no means a partial business, the accommodation and safety to shipping resulting from it had an important reference to the commerce of the union; it contributes to the security of navigation both foreign and domestic—and the importance of the trade of that place was sufficiently obvious from the amount of the revenue collected there; the salutary effects of the regulations which have been adopted and sanctioned by Congress, he conceived were sufficient reason for continuing those regulations.
Mr. Goodhue and Mr. Gerry offered a few remarks in opposition to the regulation, and said the provision might be extended with equal propriety to various other parts of the union—it ought not therefore to be taken up except on general principles.
Mr. Murray defended the regulation of the bill on general principles—he considered it in the light of a turnpike road—which though it may subject the citizens to a tax, they are abundantly compensated by the benefits resulting from the accommodation thereby provided; the tonnage paid is a small duty, applied expressly to this object, and cannot reasonably be considered as an oppressive or partial tax—and it is paid by those who are immediately benefited—and is in every sense reciprocal.
Mr. Niles said he had seconded the motion for striking out, on a mistaken apprehension—he had supposed the money to be collected was to go into the public Treasury, but the remarks of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Murray) had undeceived him and he thought his comparison to a turnpike road was in point; he then enlarged on this idea, and said he could not conceive what injury would result from extending the principle to any part of the union where similar obstructions exist.
Mr. Sterrett supported the clause, he gave a short history of the business, and then enlarged on the general policy of the measure; it had been objected to by one gentleman on constitutional ground—this was an objection which he had not expected, but he conceived it totally unfounded, as no partial preference was contended for, but merely the continuance of a regulation which had been sanctioned by the general government, and was clearly within the spirit and letter of the clause which has reference to the commerce and navigation of the States; it is a regulation of a general nature, that tends to the advancement of the trade of the union as well as of that particular port.
Mr. Ames and Mr. White both spoke in favor of the clause—the latter observed that it appeared to him perfectly constitutional.
Mr. Giles denied that the benefits resulting from the regulation were reciprocal; they are confined to the town of Baltimore—and if the clause is agreed to, he said he should move for a bill to confer similar benefits on all other sea-port places laboring under natural impediments in their harbors.
Mr. Hartley supported the clause on general principles, and said he should advocate a law which has for its object similar regulations in respect to any other place laboring under the like difficulties.
Mr. Wadsworth said as an owner of shipping he should give his consent to any law which provides for removing the obstructions in navigation. No impositions are paid with more cheerfulness than those which are designed to procure safety and accommodation to the shipping.—He enlarged on the advantages which result to the general interest both of the merchant and
farmer from the shipping being able to penetrate far into the country by the navigable rivers; similar applications, said he, may be made from other quarters, and if they should he would give his assent to them.
Mr. Fitzsimons added some observations in favor of the clause—and then the question being put the motion for striking out was negatived.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25.
A motion by Mr. Gerry that the house should meet at 10 o'clock, A. M. was agreed to.
The report of the committee on the petition of Charles Caldwell and William Robertson, was read and laid on the table, the report was in favor of the prayer of the petition.
The House took into consideration the amendments proposed by the committee of the whole to the bill providing for calling forth the militia, to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions: The House agreed to some and disagreed to others of the amendments—a clause was added for limiting the act to two years; the bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Bourne of the committee on enrolled bills reported that the bill entitled an act to indemnify the estate of the late Major-General Greene, for a bond entered into by him during the late war, was examined and found truly enrolled.
The message of the Senate proposing a conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses respecting the militia bill was taken into consideration—and a committee of conference appointed, consisting of Mr. Clark, Mr. White and Mr. Murray.
A message from the Senate by Mr. Secretary Otis, informed the House that they concur in the resolution for adjourning the 5th of May next.
The House took into consideration the amendments proposed by the committee of the whole to the bill to regulate process in the Courts of the United States, and to provide for the compensation of the officers, jurors and witnesses—they made some progress in the business, but, without finishing it, Adjourned.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26.
The bill providing for calling forth the militia, &c. was brought in engrossed, read the third time, the blanks filled, and the bill passed.
Mr. Williamson of the committee to whom was referred the report of the Secretary of the Treasury respecting lost or destroyed certificates, brought in a report, in substance, that provision ought to be made in the case—but that there will not probably be time to do it the present session—and therefore proposes a resolution for referring the subject to the next session.
A report from the committee to whom the petition of Lewis and Charles Guaranjai was referred, was read—this report was lengthy, and in favor of Lewis Guaranjai.
The report on the petition of C. Caldwell and William Robertson was referred to the committee of the whole on the bill making further appropriations.
The House proceeded in discussing the amendments to the bill regulating process in the Courts of the United States, and finished the same.
Mr. Steele moved an additional clause providing for compensating attorneys in the territory south-west of the Ohio, who may be employed to prosecute in behalf of the United States, in the Courts of North-Carolina, as the attorneys of that State are compensated. This amendment was not agreed to.
A motion to re-commit the bill being made and negatived, it was ordered that the bill pass to the third reading.
Mr. W. Smith moved to take into consideration the report of the committee on the memorials of Mr. Ceracchi, the Roman sculptor—this motion was seconded, and the question being put, it was negatived.
The House took into consideration the resolutions of the committee of the whole relative to alterations in the excise law, and agreed to the same—a committee was then appointed to prepare and report a bill accordingly.
Mr. Heister moved as an instruction to the committee, in substance, as follows—That they be instructed to report a separate act for the duties on spirits distilled from articles the growth of the country; this motion was disagreed to.
In committee of the whole on the bill to authorize the grant and conveyance of a certain tract of land to John C. Symmes and his associates. Mr. B. Bourne in the Chair. The committee reported the bill with one amendment, which being taken into consideration by the House, and further amended, was agreed to. The bill was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Gerry moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill for reducing the rates of postage on newspapers—this was seconded by several members, and the question being put, it was negatived—29 to 22.
would wish well to, and assist all in his power to carry such an undertaking into execution; this I think is requiring no great exertion of patriotism or love of our country, provided it will not be materially prejudicial to his interest; it becomes, therefore, every citizen's duty to subscribe to this scheme; and whether it will be prejudicial or advantageous to own a share or shares in this company, shall now be the object of my enquiry.
To contend that to receive 25 per cent on money, is advantageous, would be to the highest degree ridiculous and absurd: the only question is, whether the cutting of this canal is practicable at a reasonable expence? Colonel Senn, one of the most skilful engineers, perhaps in America, has estimated the expence at 1. which together with the debts of the company amounts in the whole to about 60,000l. this is generally thought a very high estimation, and perhaps the expence will prove still lower than is generally thought. In the time of Charles the 2d, it was in contemplation to join the rivers Forth and Clyde, in Scotland, by a canal 35 miles long, 4 feet deep, and 24 wide, and the expence was calculated at 75,000l. Supposing the ground of the present canal to be similar to the ground in that, the expense of the present, upon the same calculation, would be but 42,857l. But the ground through which the present canal will be cut is much more favorable to the intention, than the ground through which the Scottish canal passed. In that case too, it was necessary to carry the canal over large rivers, by means of aqueduct bridges, built at a very great expence, and which frequently stood in need of repairs. From the great descents too in different parts of it, numerous locks were requisite: here from the nature of the ground, no aqueduct bridges will be necessary, and the equality of the country, will render many locks needless.
But allowing the expense to be 60,000l. the number of boats which will use this canal, will easily pay 25 per cent on this sum. The company have divided their stock into a thousand shares, each share will therefore amount to 60l. the interest of which will amount to 15l. This share, therefore, when the canal is compleated, will be worth to an English money-holder 300l. the interest in England being 5 per cent; to a Dutchman it will be worth still more, the interest in Holland being less: but allowing a holder to receive the interest for which the bank discount, 6 per cent, a share in the intended canal will be worth 250l.—20 shillings in 6 per cents. sells at present for 24s; shares in the canal company, at 250l. will be equally profitable to the buyer, as if he were to buy 1l. in 6 per cents. for 20 shillings, which he can immediately sell for 24 shillings.
The above calculations suppose the canal to be finished; but as it will be some time before it will be in a situation to take toll, something must be deducted on that account; it is calculated that the canal will be near six years in preparing, allowing ten pounds for the interest of the different 10l. per annum payments, the whole amount of a share will be 70l. It is, however, most probable that the canal will be finished in less time than six years, consequently the interest will be less; but whether it is a less or a greater time, the value of shares will rise very high the first three months after the subscription is full. It is a well known fact to a number of persons in town, that there are agents here who are directed to buy up shares for employers in the northern states; a very little delay, therefore, may prevent those who would with it, from becoming subscribers. A subscription of this kind in Philadelphia was filled up in one hour.
To the profits arising from the canal, something is to be added for the increase of the value of the lands which the company will own on both sides of the canal, and for the ferry they are to establish over Santee river, opposite the canal; which will be the most profitable ferry in the state.
Upon the whole, I am of opinion that every person who thoroughly considers this subject, will think that it is such an one as every good citizen will promote, both in regard to the interest of this country and his own.
REFLECTOR.
FROM THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.
MR. PRINTER,
IN the Congressional debate, on the Mint Bill, I took notice that the objection of some members to having the head of the President for the time being, struck on the coin of the United States, originated in the FEAR, that at some future period a person resembling a NERO, a CALIGULA, or a HELIOGABALUS, might sustain that important office. This objection, like many others which proceeded from the same source, to me appears weak and deceptive. The choice of a First Magistrate of the United States, originates in THE PEOPLE—and the man whom they chuse, let him be whom he may, is deserving every honor that a free people can confer, notwithstanding certain visionaries may think proper to style him a NERO, or what they please.
Indeed, Mr. Printer, the people are not much indebted to those members for the opinion they form of their judgment! Or, do they in the plenitude of their wisdom and discretion, suppose that they are guardians of the good sense of the community, and every object of the people's choice must first receive their approbation?—It seems so, or why do they suspect that the people of America will elect a CALIGULA for their President?—My opinion is, that rulers exceed the bounds of their duty, when they attempt to call in question the propriety of THE CHOICE of the people—and if it could even be supposed that they would ever unite to chuse a person resembling a NERO—that person ought to be honoured and respected.
April 7, 1792.
A CITIZEN.
AN enthusiastic French writer, on the folly of dreading a Counter-Revolution in France, says—"We want not Generals to lead us—In such a cause every province in France will supply its CONDE, its TURENNE, and a glorious band of patriots, emulous of WASHINGTON's immortalized character—THE ENEMY OF DESPOTISM."
ANECDOLE OF THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA.
WHEN the late Mr. Peyton had finished the six pictures, representing the destruction of the Turkish fleet (in which Mortimer painted the figures) he gave directions to have them engraved, and requested the Empress would permit him the honour of inscribing the prints to her—at the same time she would communicate to her Ambassador her commands relative to the language in which the dedication should be written, as he did not know whether she would have it in Russian or French. Her reply was memorable:—"Let the dedication be written in the language spoken by the artist who painted the pictures."
CONNECTICUT ANECDOLE.—A criminal confined in Newgate for life, being asked how he liked his situation—replied very well, and thought himself in a much better condition than his Excellency Governor HUNTINGTON; who was continually trembling from fear of being turned out of office; while he was perfectly happy in an ESTABLISHED PROVISION for life.

The House took into consideration the report of a select committee on the petition of C. and J. Sands—This report proposes that a committee should be appointed to bring in a bill to confirm the award or report of certain referees between the United States and Comfort Sands and others. After some debate, the report was at length adopted, and Messrs. Benson, J. Smith, and Gerry appointed the committee to prepare the bill.
In committee of the whole on the bill concerning the registering and recording of ships or vessels. Mr. Boudinot in the Chair. The committee made some progress in discussing the bill, they then rose and reported progress.
In committee of the whole on the bill for reducing the rates of postage on newspapers—the committee made one amendment to the bill, which being reported to the House was agreed to, and the bill ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.—By this bill the postage is reduced to one half the sum imposed in the post-office law.
Adjourned.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27.
An engrossed bill to regulate processes in the Courts of the United States, and providing compensations for the officers of said courts, and for jurors and witnesses, was read the third time, and passed.
The following bills were also read the third time, and passed, viz.—A bill to authorize the grant and conveyance of certain lands to John C. Symmes, and his associates—and a bill for reducing the rates of postage on newspapers.
The following bills were twice read, and committed—A bill to confirm the award of referees between the United States and certain contractors, for supplies and provisions during the late war—and a bill concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States.
A message from the President of the United States by Mr. Secretary Lear, informed the House that he had this day approved and signed an act for indemnifying the estate of the late Major-General Nathaniel Greene, for a certain bond entered into by him during the late war.
Another message from the Senate by Mr. Secretary Otis, informed the House that they have passed the bill providing for calling forth the militia, &c. and that they recede from their amendments to the militia bill—also that they have passed the bill for raising a further sum of money for the protection of the frontiers, and for other purposes—with amendments. These amendments were read, taken into consideration, and agreed to with one amendment.
In committee of the whole on the bill entitled an act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt. Mr. Muhlenberg in the Chair. The bill was reported without any amendment.
The House made some progress in discussing the bill, and then adjourned till to-morrow.
L O N D O N, February 24.
HOUSE OF LORDS.
Their Lordships went into Westminster Hall, and proceeded farther in the trial of Warren Hastings, Esq. and being returned, adjourned till to-morrow.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
A message was received from the Lords, that they would proceed farther in the trial of Warren Hastings, Esq. on Wednesday next.
The bills for repealing the taxes on Female Servants, on Houses under seven windows, and on Carts and Waggons, were severally gone through in committees.
The land and malt tax bills were severally gone through in committees.—Adjourned.
The Prince of Wales's stud of horses is to be put up to public auction on the 12th of March; the horses in training, and of all other descriptions, except such as are wanted for his Royal Highness's convenience, are all to come under the hammer.
The Prince of Wales will increase his income at least 25,000l. a year, by the sale of his stud, in the saving of keep of horses and servants.
The insurance offices have refused further insurances on all the Theatres.
The House of Commons in a committee on Thursday, Mr. Hobart in the chair, took into consideration the annual bill concerning American intercourse.
Mr. Fox wished to know whether he might entertain any hopes of our having a perpetual bill to regulate our commerce with the United States, as the reasons upon which the temporary law had been made now ceased.
Mr. Pitt answered, that his Majesty had lately appointed a Minister for the purpose of negotiation with the Americans, and that it would be improper to make a permanent establishment until the result of their negotiations were known.
London has nearly doubled its size since the year 1772. It then contained 122,930 houses, including its suburbs—there are at present upwards of 200,000.
Last night died at his house in Leicester fields, in the 69th year of his age, Sir Joshua Reynolds. Sir Joshua Reynolds was, on very many accounts, one of the most memorable men of his time. He was the first Englishman who added the praise of the elegant arts to the other glories of this country.
Sir Joshua Reynolds has left Miss Palmer, his niece, residuary legatee; to James Boswell, Esq. 200l. to seventeen noblemen and great persons, a picture each; and to Mr. Burke, 2000l.
Sunday died, Sir Richard Bickerton, Bart. Rear-Admiral of the White.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) April 18.
By a letter received in town from the Rock Landing, we are informed that on information of Mr. Bowles's having taken possession of the store of Messrs. Panton, Leslie, and Co. the Indians had dispatched a party to put him to death, but were prevented by the Spaniards, who previously had sent a vessel with a number of soldiers; on their approach, the boat was sent ashore to inform Bowles that the vessel was from the West-Indies with goods for him. In consequence of this information, he came on board, when they seized him and immediately made sail for St. Augustine, where Mr. Bowles is now confined in the castle.
Mr. McGillivray has wrote to Mr. Seagrove, that he will be at the Rock Landing about the beginning of May, with 3000 of the Creeks, in order to confirm the treaty and run the lines.
We hear that on Wednesday last, a dreadful freshet swelled the Santee river, such as has not been known since the year 1771, which raised it ten feet above the highest mark land, and has done inconceivable damage.
Pursuant to notice the subscription of the tontine bank was opened on Monday the 9th inst. at the city hall; when, in sixty three minutes the subscription was completely filled. And on closing the books at two o'clock, there were subscribed an excess of 4770 shares.
We hear that a dreadful freshet lately swelled the Congaree and Santee rivers. At Granby the water rose upwards of thirty feet in thirty hours, and inundated all the plantations bordering on the rivers—sweeping in its course negro houses, mills, indigo vats, fences, and corn houses containing great quantities of corn. Several negroes were unfortunately drowned, and a vast number of cattle and other stock shared a similar fate. Contee's bridge over Broad river was carried away; and Col. W. Hampton's unfinished bridge at Fridig's ferry, unable to sustain the great pressure of the water, was also borne down by the impetuous torrent.
S A V A N N A H, April 5.
We learn from good authority, that General McGillivray has returned to the Creek Nation, and that the Indians have very lately given the strongest assurances of their disposition for peace. A great number of them are expected at the Rock Landing the 20th instant.
Philadelphia, April 28.
The Stock of the Tontine Bank lately erected in Charleston, has been increased from 150,000 to 200,000 dollars, and it is now filed "The Bank of South-Carolina."
In the ship Delaware, Capt. Art, six days from Charleston, came the following passengers:—Major Thomas Pinckney and family, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mr. J. B. Smith, Mr. de Donna, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Pelli, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. Fyance, Mr. T. Gibbs, Mr. S. Gibbs, Mr. Foster, Dr. Stockton, Col. Senf, Mr. le Saine, Mr. Harrison, Capt. Mills, Mr. Machux.
On Wednesday the 18th inst. the following gentlemen were admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, viz. Messrs. George S. Walhington, and Laurence Augustine Washington, both of Virginia; George Izard, of Charleston, South-Carolina; David Ogden, of Newark, in New-Jersey; Robert Hazlehurst, John Hazlehurst, George Henry Keppele, Hore Browne Trull, of the city of Philadelphia; Samuel Bethel and John Yates, of Lancaster county; and Samuel Jones, of Chester county, in Pennsylvania.
These young gentlemen constituted the senior class of the late College and Academy of Philadelphia; and having finished their education under the direction of the Professors of that institution, before the final arrangement, in consequence of its union with the late University of Pennsylvania, were admitted to this honorable testimony of their proficiency in literature, by the Trustees of the present University of Pennsylvania; and the degrees were accordingly conferred in their presence, by the Rev. Dr. Ewing.
From the 1st of January 1792 to the 1st of April following, there have been exported from Boston, 94,167 gallons of New-England Rum.
George Gale, Esq. is elected President of the Baltimore Branch of the National Bank.
Infallibility in religious matters has proved the ruin of the Popedom. Hence let our high-flies take a reasonable hint, and beware, lest political infallibility prove a mill-stone at the neck of that government which they are so anxious to buoy up. If instead of acknowledging, and correcting their errors, they with inquisitorial rancor, brand and persecute, as a political heretic, every man, who with republican freedom canvasses their measures, in conversation or in print—they will only disgust the citizens of America against a government that is thus despotically supported by the tyranny of the pen, which is equally galling to freemen as the tyranny of the sword. Nat. Gaz.
Two things are clear—that the people adopted, and that they support the present government. It is the glory of Americans, that they have done this. The man who would let down the government, would not only impair the rights of the people, and tarnish their glory (for it is their unrivalled glory to have adopted it) but he would put at risk their most precious interests.—What would a Frenchman think of a man who vilifies the National Assembly and their doings—would he deem such abuse any proof of his being a good friend to liberty? On the contrary, would he hesitate to say, that such a man was at heart an aristocrat, and an enemy to the revolution? The people of America have as many good reasons to approve their own deliberate work, as the many good reasons to approve their own deliberate work, as the French nation.—When a paragraph writer defines "high-flies," to mean those who are anxious to buoy up the government, and to mean those who understand him—the people are the "high-flies," people will understand him—the people are the "high-flies," and they will drop the name when they resolve no longer to buoy up the government, but to change it, as the paragraph writer seems to wish they may. But four millions high-flies, free and happy, will act agreeably to their good sense and experience, by continuing to "buoy" up the government which they have made, and still keep in their own hands.
The friends of the people, are the friends of the government which the people have established—much greater credit is due to those exertions by which the new constitution was obtained than many are disposed to allow; and with respect to the administration of the government, it may not be improper to remind those who seem disposed to derogate from its merits, that in addition to innumerable foreseen difficulties arising from the chaotic situation in which our affairs were found at its commencement—the majority has been perpetually opposed by a party, who while they are remarkable for their clamour, have never distinguished themselves by the wisdom of any plans which they have offered as substitutes for what they oppose; or rather, it may be said they have never proposed any.
Public exigencies pressing— Public debts a public blessing! But secure, there nothing worse is; Public debts are public curses!
To get in debt is undoubtedly one of the "Rights of Man"—it is not a new doctrine that never to pay is another—hence the railing against the funding system.
It is a poor compliment on the judgment of the people, and a republican government, to find fault with the decisions of the majority.
It is a republican sentiment that the people are the obligees, when public trusts are faithfully executed.—It is a monarchical trait in politics, when public officers are obliged to consider their own interest and that of the people as distinct.
MR. FENNO,
OUR friends are zealous against Congress—They say government is not a thing to be supported and carried through—What is it good for but to be pulled to pieces?—A revolution is a good thing. The more of a good thing the better.—Yours at leisure, A COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE.
Died, in this city, in the 56th year of his age, Col. PERSIFOR FRASER—in whose death the public sustains the loss of a very valuable citizen.
Post-Office, Philadelphia, April 27, 1792.
Letters for the British Packet Dalwood, Capt. Roberts, for Falmouth, (via Halifax) will be received at this Office until Tuesday morning the 1st of May, at 8 o'clock.
The Letter Bags of the ships Harmony and William Penn, for London, will be taken from the Post-Office this evening at 7 o'clock.
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WANTED, the First Volume of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES—for which Six DOLLARS will be paid by the EDITOR.
GEORGETOWN (POTOWMAC.)
THE SUBSCRIBER HATH OPENED A
House of Entertainment,
At the Sign of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, In that commodious House lately occupied by Thomas Beale, Esq. Mayor of this Town.
He has furnished himself with a flock of the best Liquors, and will use every exertion to give satisfaction by procuring, in their season, the best of every species of provision, and having the fame served up in the most neat and elegant manner.
[1aw1stJul.] GEORGE H. LEIGH.
ADVERTISEMENT.
BY VIRTUE of an order from JOHN HOLMES, EDMUND WEATHERBY and BENJAMIN HOLMES, Esqrs. Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Salem, directing us to make Sale of so much of the Lands of BENJAMIN CRIPPS, in the Township of Manington, in the County of Salem aforesaid, as will defray the expenses attending the division or partition of Lands held in common between ABRAHAM HEWLING and the aforesaid Benjamin Cripps, agreeably to an act of Assembly, &c. In pursuance of the above order, will be Sold by public Vendue, a tract or piece of Land (or as much thereof as will defray the above expenses) being part of the above, situate and bounded by Lands of Job Shreeve, the aforesaid Abraham Hewlings, and others, on seventh day 26th of May next, 1792.—At the house of Henry Sparks, Inn-keeper in Salem aforesaid—by
WILLIAM GOODWIN, } Commissioners. JOHN WISTAR and THOMAS CLEMENT, }
20th April, 1792.
4w.ep.
Published this day, and to be sold by ROBERT CAMPBELL, Bookseller, No. 54, Second-street, South—and by all the principal Booksellers in Philadelphia—Price 25 cts. of a Dollar, PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respecting the
CONTESTED ELECTION
For the Eastern District of the State of
G E O R G I A.
CONTAINING the petition of General James Jackson, against the election of General Anthony Wayne, and the proceedings relative to the Resolutions directing the mode of conducting the Trial; with a sketch of the debates from the commencement to the end of the business; including the speeches of the parties, a sketch of Mr. Lewis's defence, council for General Wayne, and the concluding speech of General Jackson, for which he received the applause of the auditors; also, the subsequent proceedings of the House respecting his right to a seat after the election of the sitting member had been declared illegal.
Together with a SUPPLEMENT,
Containing a summary of the proceedings of the Legislature of Georgia, relative to the Impeachment of Judge Osborn; taken from the papers sent under the seal of the State, and produced in Congress by Mr. Baldwin, which were rejected.

GENERAL POST-OFFICE,
PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 24, 1792.
PROPOSALS for carrying the Mails of the United States, on the following post roads in South-Carolina and Georgia, will be received at the Post-Office in Charleston, until the first day of June next.
IN SOUTH-CAROLINA.
 1. From Stateburg to Charleston , once a week—The mail to leave Stateburg every Monday morning at nine o'clock, or otherwise, in half an hour after the arrival of the northern mail; and arrive in Charleston the next day at four o'clock in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Charleston every Friday at three o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Stateburg the next Sunday, at nine in the morning.  2. From Charleston to George-town , once in two weeks—The mail to leave Charleston every other Tuesday, at five o'clock in the afternoon (or otherwise in one hour after the arrival of the mail from Stateburg ) and arrive at George-town the next day, at seven in the afternoon. Returning , to leave George-town the next morning at four o'clock, and arrive at Charleston the following day (Friday) at eight in the morning.  3. From Charleston to Savannah , once in two weeks—The mail to leave Charleston every other Friday, at nine o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Savannah the next Sunday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. Returning , to leave Savannah the same day, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Charleston the next Tuesday at four in the afternoon.  4. From Augusta to Washington (in Wilkes county ) thence round by Greenborough , the Great Falls of Ogechee and Georger-town to Augusta —once in two weeks. The mail to leave Augusta every other Thursday, at four o'clock in the morning, arrive at Washington the same day, and complete the circuit on the third day, getting back to Augusta by six o'clock in the evening of Saturday.  5. From Savannah to Newport Bridge and Sunbury , once in two weeks. The mail to leave Savannah every other Friday at one o'clock in the afternoon (or in one hour after the arrival of the northern mail) and arrive at Sunbury on the next day at noon. Returning , to leave Sunbury the next Monday at four o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Savannah the same day, at six in the afternoon. 
GENERAL POST-OFFICE,
PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 30, 1792.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until the first day of June next, for carrying the Mails of the United States on the following post roads:
IN NORTH-CAROLINA, once in two weeks.
 1. From Halifax by Warrington , Hillsborough , and Salem to Salisbury . The mail to leave Halifax every other Thursday at four o'clock in the morning, deliver the mails at all the post-offices from thence to Salisbury at such times as shall be found most beneficial to the public; and return with the mails from all those post-offices, so as to arrive at Halifax at six o'clock in the evening of the Tuesday next preceding the Thursday when it is again to leave Halifax .  2. From Halifax , by Blountville , Williamson and Baileys , to Plymouth . The mail to leave Halifax every other Thursday at four o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Plymouth the next morning at eight o'clock; leave Plymouth the same day, and arrive at Halifax the day after, at six in the evening.  3. From Edenton by Hertford , Nixonton , Sawyer's Ferry , in Camden county , to Indian-town , in Currituck county . The mail to leave Edenton every other Saturday at four o'clock in the morning, arrive at Indian-town that night, and return to Edenton the next Monday at six in the evening. 
IN VIRGINIA.
 4. From Fredericksburg to Port Royal , Tappahannock , Urbanna , thence across the Rappahannock to Northumberland Court-House , to Kinsale on Yeocomico , Westmoreland Court-House , and Lee's-flown , to Fredericksburg , once a week. The mail to leave Fredericksburg every Friday at five o'clock in the morning, and making the tour above described, return to Fredericksburg on the next Thursday at noon.  5. From Alexandria to Winchester , once a week. The mail to leave Alexandria every Thursday at noon, and arrive at Winchester the next Saturday, at five o'clock in the afternoon; and returning, to leave Winchester every Monday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and reach Alexandria the next Wednesday, by five in the afternoon.  6. From Winchester to Staunton , once a week. The mail to leave Winchester every Monday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Staunton the next Wednesday by five in the afternoon; and returning, to leave Staunton every Thursday at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Winchester the next Saturday by five in the afternoon. 
IN VIRGINIA, the TERRITORY SOUTH OF THE OHIO AND KENTUCKY.
 7. From Staunton by Lexington , Tincaple , Montgomery Court House , Wythe Court House , and Abingdon , to Hawkins Court House , in the Territory South of the River Ohio, once in two weeks. The mail to leave Staunton every other Thursday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Hawkins Court House the next Wednesday at five o'clock in the afternoon; and returning, to leave Hawkins Court House the next morning at five o'clock, and arrive at Staunton the week following, on Wednesday at noon.  8. From Hawkins Court House to Danville in Kentucky, once in two weeks. The mail to leave Hawkins Court House every other Thursday, at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Danville the next Tuesday at five o'clock in the afternoon; and returning, to leave Danville the Friday following at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Hawkins Court House the next Wednesday by noon. 
NOTE.—As the condition of the country between Hawkins Court House and Danville may render the regular carriage of the mail impracticable, the persons who shall offer to contract, will state in their proposals the times and manner in which they think the carriage of that mail most eligible and practicable, so that it be not oftener than once in two weeks, nor less frequent than once in four weeks, as far as such a degree of regularity is attainable, and state the terms on which they will so carry it: or, if they think it practicable, to carry this mail regularly once in two weeks (going and returning) or once in four weeks; they will distinctly state the terms on which they will carry it for one period and for the other.
IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA.
 9. From Wilmington by Newcastle , Cantwell's Bridge and Duck-Creek to Dover , once a week. The mail to leave Wilmington every Monday at three o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Dover on Tuesday by five in the afternoon—returning, to leave Dover on Wednesday by five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Wilmington by six in the evening, or by nine o'clock on Thursday morning.—From Dover to the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Norfolk , once in two weeks. The mail to leave Dover every other Wednesday, at five o'clock in the morning, pass Dayborough , Snow-Hill , and Accomac Court House , and arrive at Northampton Court House the following Saturday by five o'clock in the afternoon, proceed across the ferry to Norfolk the next day, and return to Northampton Court House the following Tuesday, by five o'clock in the afternoon; leave Northampton Court House on Wednesday at five o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Dover the next Saturday by five in the evening. 
3. The persons offering proposals for carrying this mail, will be pleased to state the terms on which they will carry it once in every week.
IN MARYLAND.
 10. From Easton (on the Eastern Shore ) to Vienna , and thence by Salisbury , to Snow Hill , once a week. The mail to leave Easton on Wednesday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive the next day at Snow Hill by two in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Snow Hill on Friday morning at six, and arrive at Easton on Saturday by noon.  11. From Annapolis to Upper Marlborough , Piscatawa , Port Tobacco , Allen's Fresh , Newport , Chaptico , and Leonard-town , once a week. The mail to leave Annapolis on Tuesday, at six o'clock in the morning, reach Piscatawa that evening, and arrive at Leonard-town on Wednesday evening, or by nine o'clock on Thursday morning. Returning , to leave Leonard-town on Thursday, at three in the afternoon, and arrive at Annapolis on Saturday, at five in the afternoon.  12. From Baltimore by Frederick-town and Sharpsburg , to Hagerstown , and thence to Chambersburg , once a week. The mail to leave Baltimore on Saturday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Chambersburg the next Monday by seven in the evening, or on Tuesday by seven in the morning. Returning , to leave Chambersburg on Wednesday morning at five o'clock, and arrive at Baltimore on Friday by four in the afternoon.  13. From Philadelphia to Bethlehem , once a week. The mail to leave Philadelphia on Thursday by six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Bethlehem on Friday by nine in the morning. Returning , to leave Bethlehem on Monday by six in the morning, and arrive in Philadelphia by nine on Tuesday morning.  14. From Bethlehem to Reading , once a week. The mail to leave Bethlehem on Friday, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Reading by eight on Saturday morning. Returning , to leave Reading at nine o'clock the same morning, and arrive at Bethlehem by seven in the evening.  15. From Reading by Harrisburg , to Carlisle , once a week. The mail to leave Reading on Friday morning by six o'clock, arrive at Carlisle the next day by seven in the evening. Returning , to leave Carlisle on Monday morning at six o'clock, and arrive at Harrisburg by noon; leave Harrisburg the next Wednesday by six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Reading by six on Thursday evening.  16. From Bethlehem by Easton and Suffex Court House , to Goshen , once a week. The mail to leave Bethlehem every Friday at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at Goshen by nine o'clock the next Monday morning. Returning , to leave Goshen the following Wednesday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Bethlehem by nine o'clock the next Friday morning.  17. From Goshen by Ward's Bridge and Kingston to Rhinebeck , once a week. The mail to leave Goshen on Wednesday morning, at six o'clock, and arrive at Rhinebeck on Thursday forenoon by eleven. Returning , leave Rhinebeck the same day by noon, and arrive at Goshen on Friday evening by six.  18. From Elizabeth-town or Newark to Morris-town and Suffex Court House , once a week. The mail to leave Elizabeth-town or Newark on Wednesday at noon, and arrive at Suffex Court House on Thursday by two o'clock in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Suffex Court House on the same day at three in the afternoon, and arrive at Elizabeth-town or Newark on Friday, by six in the evening.  19. From Woodbridge to Ambey , on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, or every day in the week, Sunday excepted. The persons disposed to contract for the carriage of this mail, to state the different terms on which they will so carry it, three or six times a week. The hours of arrival and departure to correspond with the arrivals of the mail from Philadelphia at Woodbridge .  20. From Philadelphia , by Salem to Bridgetown , once a week. The mail to leave Philadelphia every Thursday at three o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Bridgetown on Saturday by seven in the morning. Returning , to leave Bridgetown on Monday by four in the afternoon, and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday by eight in the morning. 
IN THE STATES OF NEW-YORK AND VERMONT.
 21. From Albany by Schenectady to Connersharrie , once a week. The mail to leave Albany every Thursday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Connersharrie on Friday by ten in the forenoon; leave Connersharrie the same day at one in the afternoon, and return to Albany the next day by five in the afternoon.  22. From Albany (by Troy and Lansingburgh ) to Bennington , Manchester and Rutland , once a week. The mail to leave Albany every Thursday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Bennington the same day at four in the afternoon; to leave Bennington on Saturday at six in the morning, and proceed to Manchester and Rutland : get back to Bennington the next Tuesday, and arrive at Albany by Wednesday noon.  23. From Rutland to Burlington on Lake Champlain , once in two weeks. The mail to leave Rutland on every other Monday at six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Burlington on Tuesday at noon: leave Burlington on Wednesday at six in the morning, and arrive at Rutland the next day by noon. 
3. The persons who offer proposals for the carriage of this mail, will be pleased to state the terms on which they will carry it once a week.
ON CONNECTICUT RIVER.
 24. From Springfield in Massachusetts , by Northampton to Brattleborough in Vermont , once a week. The mail to leave Springfield every Monday at one o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Brattleborough the next day at five in the afternoon: leave Brattleborough the next Saturday at noon, and arrive at Springfield the next Monday by nine in the morning.  25. From Brattleborough , by Charleston and Windsor , to Hanover in New-Hampshire , once a week. The mail to leave Brattleborough every Wednesday at five o'clock in the morning, and reach Windsor by five in the afternoon: leave it on Thursday at one o'clock in the afternoon, and reach Hanover at five: leave Hanover at five o'clock on Friday morning, and arrive at Brattleborough by eleven o'clock on Saturday forenoon.  26. From Springfield in Massachusetts , by Stockbridge to Kinderhook in the State of New-York , once a week. The mail to leave Springfield every Monday at noon, arrive at Stockbridge the next day by noon, and at Kinderhook on Wednesday by noon: to leave Kinderhook on Thursday at noon, and return to Springfield by the next Monday at nine in the morning.  27. From New-York to Hartford in the state of Connecticut , through White Plains , North-Castle , Salem , Poundridge , Ridgefield , Danbury , Newtown , New-Milford , Litchfield , Harrington and Farmington , once a week. The mail to leave New-York on Thursday at four o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Hartford by eight o'clock in the morning of the next Monday. Returning , to leave Hartford the same Monday at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and arrive at New-York by eight o'clock in the morning of the next Thursday. 
4. As it is supposed that the passing of the mail through some other towns, or part of this upper route, from New-York to Hartford , may be more extensively useful, the persons inclined to contract for the carriage of it, will be pleased to make two distinct proposals; one for the route above described; the other with such deviations as they think will be most useful to the inhabitants; but in both cases to pass through Danbury and Litchfield .
IN MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE-ISLAND.
 28. From Salem to Gloucester , twice a week. The mail to leave Gloucester every Monday and Thursday morning at six o'clock, and arrive at Salem by nine. Returning , to leave Salem every Wednesday and Saturday by two in the afternoon, and arrive at Gloucester the same day by five. 
3. If a stage-wagon runs oftener, or on any other days, between Salem and Gloucester , any persons disposed to contract for the carriage of the mail, may conform their proposals to the usual days and hours of the departure and arrival of the stage-wagon.
29. From Salem to Marblehead . Persons inclined to contract to carry this mail, are desired to make three different proposals: stating the terms on which they will carry it twice a week, three times a week, and every day in the week, Sunday excepted; the times of departure and arrival to correspond with the times of the arrival and departure of the stage-waggons usually passing between Boston and Salem .
30. From Salem to Boston , every day in the week, Sunday excepted; the hours of departure and arrival to conform to the usual hours of the departure and arrival of the stage-wagon daily passing between those two places.
31. From Boston , by Plymouth , to Barnstable , once a week. The mail to leave Boston on Thursday by seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Barnstable by five o'clock in the afternoon on Friday. Returning , to leave Barnstable on Monday by seven o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Boston on Tuesday by five in the afternoon.
32. From Boston to Taunton , once a week. The mail to leave Boston on Thursday by six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Taunton by two o'clock in the afternoon. Returning , to leave Taunton on Tuesday by six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Boston by four in the afternoon.
33. From Taunton , through Warren and Bristol , to Newport , once a week. The mail to leave Taunton on Thursday at three o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at Newport on Friday by noon. Returning , to leave Newport on Monday by eight o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Taunton by five in the afternoon.
34. From Taunton to New-Bedford , once a week. The mail to leave Taunton on Thursday at three o'clock in the afternoon, and arrive at New-Bedford on Friday by noon. Returning , to leave New-Bedford on Monday by nine o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Taunton by five in the afternoon.
35. Persons offering proposals for carrying the three last mails (No. 32, 33, 34,) will be pleased to state the terms on which they will carry the mail from Boston through Taunton to Newport , and the mail from Boston through Taunton to New-Bedford , and back to Boston at the times abovementioned.
36. From Providence to Worcester , once a week. The mail to leave Providence on Wednesday by six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Worcester by six in the evening. Returning , to leave Worcester on Monday by six in the morning, and arrive at Providence by six in the evening.
IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
37. From Portsmouth by Exeter to Concord , once a week. The mail to leave Portsmouth every Monday morning at six o'clock, arrive at Exeter by nine; proceed to Concord , and return to Portsmouth by five o'clock the next Wednesday afternoon.
38. The persons offering to contract for this road, are desired also to state the terms on which they will carry the mail from Exeter to Concord and back, once a week; leaving Exeter every Monday at ten o'clock in the morning, reaching Concord the next day by noon, and returning to Exeter on Wednesday by two in the afternoon.
38. From Concord (by Plymouth and Orford ) to Hanover , once in two weeks. The mail to leave Concord every other Wednesday by six o'clock in the morning, and arrive at Hanover the next day by five in the afternoon: to leave Hanover on Friday at six o'clock in the morning, and returning by the new road, arrive at Concord on Saturday by five in the afternoon.
39. For carrying the mail from Concord to Hanover , by the route above described, once in every week.
40. For carrying the same mail (from Concord to Hanover ) by the new road, both going and returning, once in every week, and once in two weeks.
4. The terms for carrying the mail between Concord and Hanover , in the four different ways here mentioned, to be distinctly stated.
5. As some of these mails may be conveniently carried in stage-waggons, persons inclined to contract will be pleased to state the terms on which they will so carry any of them, as well as the terms on which they will carry them on horseback.
NOTE 1. If hereafter it should appear that any other times for the arrival and departure of the mails would be more convenient and useful than those above proposed, alterations may accordingly be made.
2. For every hour's delay in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor to forfeit one dollar; and for the non-performance of a trip, double the sum which the value of one trip shall bear to the value of the whole number of trips to be performed.
3. The contracts to continue in force until the first day of June, 1794.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, Postmaster-General.
Bank of the United States.
MARCH 21, 1792.
RESOLVED, That the Stockholders be, and hereby are, authorised to complete their Shares by payment at any time before the periods required by the law of incorporation.
Resolved, That each Share so completed, shall be entitled to draw a dividend of the profits of the Bank, from and after the first day of the month next succeeding the day of completing such Shares.
Resolved, That so much of the quarter's interest upon the Public Debt transferred to complete any Share as aforesaid, as shall have accrued before the first day of the month next succeeding the completion of such Share, shall be received by the Bank, and paid to the persons who shall have transferred the same.
By order of the President and Directors. (cptrflj) JOHN KEAN, Cashier.
AT A MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, MARCH 30, 1792.
RESOLVED, That the Offices of Discount and Deposit be authorised to receive of Stockholders the 3d and 4th Specie Payments on their Shares in the Capital Stock of the Bank, and that the Cashiers of the said offices give duplicate receipts for such payments, one of which receipts, accompanied with evidence of a transfer of public debt sufficient to complete said shares, upon being produced at the Bank, shall entitle such Stockholders to certificates for full shares, and to all the benefits of the Resolutions of the Board of Directors passed the 21st instant, relative to completing shares by payment at any time before the periods required by the law of incorporation.
By order of the President and Directors. JOHN KEAN, Cashier.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 31, 1792.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the interest for the quarter, ending this day, on the FUNDED DEBT of the United States, standing on the books of the Treasury, and of the Commissioner of Loans for this State, will be paid at the Bank of the United States.
Certificate Loft.
WAS Loft, on the 17th inst. a CERTIFICATE, Numbered 59,490, granted to LEWIS NICHOLS, for the sum of 327 24-90th Dollars, dated the 1st of May, 1784, and signed by JOHN PIERCE, Esq., marked with the letter L.—Whoever has found the same, and will return it to CLEMENT BUNDLE, Esq., Notary Public, at No. 62, in Front-street, south of Market-street, or to the Printer of this paper, shall be generously rewarded.
April 18, 1792. 3. The JOURNAL of the THIRD SESSION of the SENATE of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Editor hereof.