Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-10-30 00:00:00

John M. Saver
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1604]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday: Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street.
Monday: Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 63, South Front-street.
Tuesday: Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street.
Tuesday: Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 13, High-street.
Wednesday: Afternoon—Peter Benion, No. 74, South Third-street.
Thursday: Forenoon—Edward Fox.
Thursday: Afternoon—John Connelly.
Friday: Forenoon—William Shannon.
Friday: Afternoon—John Connelly.
Saturday: Afternoon—Peter Benion.
Footman & Co's Auction Room.
THE public are respectfully informed, that the store of the subscribers is now open for the reception of Goods, and the Sales will commence on Monday next, the 30th inst. when will be sold, A large assortment of Dry Goods.
AMONG WHICH ARE,
Superfine and common Cloths
Callimeres, Flannels, Blankets
Coatings and Baizes
Cotton and worsted Hosiery
Chintzes and Calicoes
Chintz and purple Shawls
Book and Jacquet Mullins
White and brown Linens
Tickings, Checks and Stripes.
ALSO
A quantity of Ladies' Morocco Shoes.
FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers.
To be Sold at Public Auction.
On Saturday evening, Nov. 4, '97, at 8 o'clock, at the Merchants' Coffee-house.
1 Note drawn by James Greenleaf in favour of and endorsed by Edward Fox, dated 7th August, 1796, due 11th October last, 1,300
1 do. drawn by said James Greenleaf in favour of and endorsed by Edward Fox dated 5th August, 1796, at 4 months date, 1 payment dols. 2681 13, 1681 14, and 2681 14, amount together 8043 41
1 do. do. of same date, drawn and endorsed as aforesaid, payable in eight months, payments, dols. 2693 75 each, amount together 8081 25
1 do. do. of same date, drawn and endorsed as aforesaid, payable in 12 months, payments, dols. 2693 75 each, amount together 8,081 25
1 draft drawn by Robert Morris on John Nicholson, dated 28th May, 1796, at 12 months
1 do. drawn as aforesaid, at two years 5,000
1 do. drawn by John Nicholson on Robert Morris, dated 28th May, 1796, at 3 years 5,000
1 do. drawn as aforesaid, at 4 years 5,000
20,000
The said drafts are secured by shares in the North American Land Company and endorsed by James Greenleaf
1 Note dated Boston, 18th May, 1795, drawn by Thomas Dawes, jun. in favour of Thomas Greenleaf, payable 21st January, 1798, endorsed by Daniel Greenleaf, Henry Newman and James Greenleaf 2250
1 do. dated Boston, 18th Nov. 1795, drawn by Daniel Greenleaf, in favour of Thomas Dawes, jun. payable 1st Jan. 1798, endorsed by Thomas Greenleaf, Henry Newman and James Greenleaf 6,500
3 Notes, dated Boston, 17th Nov. 1795, drawn by Benjamin Haskell, in favour of James Greenleaf, payable 1st January, 1799, endorsed by said James Greenleaf and Nahum Fay, dols. 5500 1500—1000 8320
3 do. dated Boston, 17th Nov. 1795, drawn and endorsed as aforesaid, payable 1st Jan. 1800, one payment, dols. 6200, 5000, 4000 15200
One bond, Zachariah Cox to James Greenleaf, and assigned by him, dated the 21st March, 1795, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, conditioned for the conveyance of 25000 acres of Land, near the town of Fredericks in Glynn county and state of Georgia, the said bond full due.
John Connelly, auctioneer.
Oct. 28.
Just arrived,
From Port-au-Prince, and for Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street.
622 hogheads, 32 tiers, 533 barrels, 646 bags of Prime Coffee
Willings' & Francis.
Oct. 28.
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.
Aversit 22w2w
Lately Published,
In one vol. 8 o . (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, Taylor, Ramsay, Manlon, Reynolds, Mitchell, on contagion, &c. &c.
Sept. 15. 5t
COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, and CONSUMPTIONS.
Just received, by WM. GRIFFITHS, No. 117, South Second-street, a fresh supply of
Genuine Balsam of Honey,
A medicine invented by the late Sir John Hill (who knowledge as a Botanist procured him the appellation of the Linnæus of Britain) and is considered in England as a certain cure for the above complaints; it is also of singular efficacy in the Hooping Cough.
It may also be had retail of W. A. STOKES, No. 63, South Second-street, and T. STAFF, 55, New-street, in bottles at 75 cents each.
WM. GRIFFITHS having observed the happy effect of the medicine, (several cases of cures having come within his own knowledge) and the great demand for it has induced him to order a large supply, a part of which he has just received.
August 3. 12w3w
WALKER & KENNEDY,
No. 73, South Front Street, HAVE FOR SALE,
100 Hogheads of prime Georgia Tobacco, at 80s.
50 Pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, 10 Pipes of old Port Wine.
Oct. 17. 12w3w
For SAVANNAH,
THE FAST SAILING SHIP
Swift Packet,
Patrick Gribbin, Master. NOW lying at Smith's wharf, above Race-street. Is handsomely accommodated for passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or at No. 93, South Front-street, or at the subscribers.
N. & J. Frazier. Oct. 28. dit
For St. Thomas's,
THE DANISH BRIG
Prince Frederick,
Francis Geolis, Master. WILL sail with all convenient speed, having the greater part of her cargo ready to go on board. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain, or to JOSEPH SIMS. Oct. 28. 56t
For London,
THE SHIP
J E A N,
Daniel M'Pherson, Master. TO sail with all convenient speed—a considerable part of her cargo being already engaged. For terms of Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Oct. 27. 5t
For London,
THE SWEDISH SHIP
Gustaf Adolph,
Capt. Chs. Wm. Ranke; Expected to sail all the present month—A few tons of Goods are wanted on board, and will be taken on moderate terms, if speedy application is made. Apply to Peter Blight. Back of his new buildings, Dock-street. Oct. 19. 5t
For Freight or Charter,
The Danish Brig
Abel Gaterina,
Burthen about 160 tons. This vessel is now ready to receive on board a cargo, and may be dispatched to any port in Europe or the Mediterranean in eight days. Apply to the Captain on board, or to the subscribers. JAMES YARD. Oct. 19. dit
For Freight or Charter,
THE GOOD BRIG
S U K E Y,
Isaac Vredenburg, Master; NOW lying at Clift's wharf, and in complete order to receive a cargo. For terms please to apply to the Captain on board, or John Skyrin, No. 31, Arch-street. WHO HAS FOR SALE, 2000 wt. of double refined Salt-petre 600 wt. of F.F. Gun Powder 300 barrels of Herring 50 bushels of Timothy Seed 150 casks of Claret, first quality and a quantity of Sherry Wine. Sept. 29. dit
Antigua Rum,
JUST arrived at Wilmington, Delaware State, and now landing from on board the Brig Active, William Williams, Master, One hundred hhds. 3d & 4th proof, And for Sale by Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. Wilmington, Sept. 21. N.B. The above Brig, and the brig GAYOSO, are also for Sale or Charter, and now ready to receive a cargo on board, at Wilmington. Apply as above. dit
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.
Aversit 22w2w
Lately Published,
In one vol. 8 o . (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, Taylor, Ramsay, Manlon, Reynolds, Mitchell, on contagion, &c. &c.
Sept. 15. 5t
COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, and CONSUMPTIONS.
Just received, by WM. GRIFFITHS, No. 117, South Second-street, a fresh supply of
Genuine Balsam of Honey,
A medicine invented by the late Sir John Hill (who knowledge as a Botanist procured him the appellation of the Linnæus of Britain) and is considered in England as a certain cure for the above complaints; it is also of singular efficacy in the Hooping Cough.
It may also be had retail of W. A. STOKES, No. 63, South Second-street, and T. STAFF, 55, New-street, in bottles at 75 cents each.
WM. GRIFFITHS having observed the happy effect of the medicine, (several cases of cures having come within his own knowledge) and the great demand for it has induced him to order a large supply, a part of which he has just received.
August 3. 12w3w
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 arrival from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Cherry, and Port Wines, assorted queen's ware in crates, &c. &c. 10th mo. 22d. 12w3w
TO BE LET—At a moderate Rent,
The principal part of a HOUSE, WITHIN a short distance of the Coffee-house, which has been occupied for the last four months, consisting of a good dining room and parlour, two bed rooms and a dressing room, two garrets, kitchen, wood vault and cellar, all in excellent order, fit for the immediate reception of a small family. None need apply but those who are respectable and regular. Inquire at the office of this Gazette. Oct. 24. dit
TENERIFFE WINE.
LANDING at Walnut-street wharf, TENERIFFE WINE, of excellent quality, in pipes and half pipes, for sale by JAMES TARD. Oct. 10. 60t
TO BE SOLD,
And immediate possession given, A convenient well finished Brick Tenement, with a cook house and other out houses, situated in a pleasant part of the borough of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware. The lot of ground has forty feet front on West-street, and extends through the square to Paterson-street, on which is erected a stable and carriage house. ALLEN MILANE. Wilmington, Aug. 30.
City Commissioners Office,
August 29, 1797. IN pursuance of an Ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 23d day of May last, Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the 1st of September next, for letting to rent on leases for one year to commence the first day of January next, the following public property of the city—
The wharf and landing on Vine Street, Also on Sassafras, Mulberry, and High Streets, Chestnut and Walnut Streets, Draw Bridge, with the Scale and Fifth Houses, Spruce, Pine and Cedar Streets. The cellar under the City-Hall. The Tavern at the middle ferry on Schuylkill, with the lots contiguous thereto, (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll-gates.) Aug. 3. 3w1m.
THE SUBSCRIBERS,
ASSIGNEES OF JAMES GREENLEAF, HEREBY give notice, that they have disposed of the property assigned to them for the securing the payment of the notes, acceptances, and endorsements given by Edward Fox, for the use of the said James Greenleaf; and the holders of such notes, acceptances, and endorsements, are hereby notified that the subscribers will settle with them for the amount of their respective claims, both PRINCIPAL and INTEREST, at any time before the 20th day of October next; after which day, the holders not applying, will be excluded, agreeably to the terms of assignment. Applications to be made at South-east corner of Dock and Second Streets (the Dock-street side), between the hours of eleven and one o'clock every day, Sundays excepted. Henry Pratt, Thos. W. Francis, John Miller, Jun., John Abbley, Jacob Baker. Philadelphia, August 13, 1797. d
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796; laying duties on Carriages, for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, to wit:
For and upon every Coach, 15 dols.
upon every Chariot, 12 dols.
upon every Post Chariot, 12 dols.
upon every Post Chaise, 12 dols.
upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols.
upon every Coach, 9 dols.
upon other Carriages, having panel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols.
upon four wheeled Carriages, having framed poles and tops with steel Springs, 6 dols.
upon four wheeled Carriages, with wooden iron Springs or jacks, 3 dols.
upon Carriages with tops, 3 dols.
upon Chaises with tops, 3 dols.
upon Chaises with tops, 3 dols.
upon other two wheel top carriages, 3 dols.
upon two wheel carriages, with Reel or iron Springs, 3 dols.
For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols.
upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed poles and tops, and rolling upon wooden spars, 2 dols.
The Collectors of the Revenue for the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania, will attend daily, until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on Carriages, at Germantown; at the house of Daniel St. Clair Esq. in the County of Montgomery; and at the house of James Chapman Esq. in the County of Bucks; of which all persons possessed of such Carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given, To all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licenses will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of Wines, in a less quantity, or in less quantities than thirty gallons—and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than 20 gallons, at the same time and at the same places, by the officers legally authorised to grant such licences.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 12th Sept. 1797. dtm
From Marseilles,
THE CARGO Of the Swedish barque Gildanus Adolphus, from Marseilles, the filing of the following articles, is discharging at Mr. Estimer's wharf, and for sale by the subscribers. BRANDY, well flavored, of 2, 3 & 4th proof Claret, in hogheads. Frontignac Wine, in cases of 20 bottles. Olive Oil, of a superior quality, in baskets of 6 and 12 bottles. Capers, Olives, Almonds, Dry Verdigrease, Writing Paper, Umbrellas (Silk) of 28, 30 and 32 inches. Taffeties, Long and short white Kid Gloves for Women, Silk Stockings, Handkerchiefs, in imitation of Madras, Artificial Flowers and Garlands, Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, Perfumery, Scented Hair-Powder and Pomatum, Manna in Tarts, Cream Tartar. BENJAMIN MORGAN & ROBERT ANDREWS. Sept. 27. colf
Choice St. Croix Sugar and Rum
Coffee, Madeira and Teneriffe Wine For Sale by James Tard, No. 1, South Fourth-street. Oct. 6. djw
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER,
BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bordeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy, Irish market claret in cases, Medoc wine, in do. Sauterne, do. Entitled to Drawback. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks, Rota do. Pimento in bags, 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&scf.
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 cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES E. KURRER, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GOSE, Court-street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 30, 1797. O 4—22w6w
At a Meeting of the Board of
Property, June 6, 1797, Present John Hall, Sec'y. Francis Johnston, R. G. oflandoffice Dan. Brothman, S. G. Nicholas Bettinger, Samuel Cunningham. In this case the proof of service of notice being insufficient, it is ordered that notice be given in one of the Philadelphia and York newspapers weekly, for at least eight weeks to the heirs or assignees of Samuel Cunningham deceased, to attend the board on the first Monday in November next, to their case why a patent should not issue to Nicholas Bettinger for the land in question. (A true Copy.) JOHN HALL, Secretary of the Land Office. Aug. 15. 12w8w
At the Federal Blast Furnace,
In Berks—for Slitting, Plating, and Rolling MILLS. SEYMOUR'S Patent Rollers. THEIR superiority consists in being free from holes and honey-combed places, which are commonly found in rollers cast in sand, or clay moulds. These patent rollers are cast in iron moulds, previously heated, and will be found to be more dense, solid and durable than any rollers heretofore used. Another important advantage they have over others, is, that the necks require no turning, but are immediately fit for use, and from their accuracy, run with less friction, and require less water to make them perform their work. They may be had by application to the Patentee in Plymouth, of Gen. Nathaniel Goodwin, or of Messrs. Theatler and Hayward. Boston, Aug. 31. Sept. 19. 5t
This Day is Published,
BY M c LELLAN, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers. Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegant 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
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT the Commissioners for the District of Southwark have removed their hall to the house formerly occupied by Samuel Goff, Christian at in the corner of Fifth-street. Oct. 2.
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front-street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods. Many of which are just imported in the ship Commerce, William & Co. Oct. 27. 5t
Now Landing,
At Sams' Wharf, front on board the ship Commerce, captain CHAMBERLAIN, from Port au Prince, 35 hogheads of SUGAR 84 do. MOLASSES 4 tiers do. FOR SALE BY Philips, Cramond, & Co. Oct. 27. 5t
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, and Fugal and Fugal Oct. 27. 5t
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
St. Croix Sugar & Rum,
For Sale by JOHN NIXON & Co. Oct. 26. djw
To Gentlemen who intend spending
the Winter in the City. 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
THOMAS HERMAN LEUFFER,
North Fifth-street, corner of North alley, No. 34, HAS FOR SALE, EXCELLENT red Bourdeaux Wine in cases and boxes, six years old White Graves Wine in cases Ticklenburgs Russia Sall Cloths Ravens Duck Big Linen Heflians Diaper and Table Cloth Empty bags Common German Cloth An assortment of black coloured Ribbons Fine German Laces About twelve tons Russia clean Hemp Clover Seed Italian Soap, in small boxes, for family use Window Glass Aug. 29—22w
Excellent Bourdeaux Brandy
Ditto ditto Claret in cases Just received, and for Sale by Rundle & Leech. Aug. 21. 2w6t
THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,
And for sale by THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, fourth 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 talk 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. THOMPSON. August 24. mwf
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By THOMAS DOBSON, at the Stone House, No. 41, fourth Second-street, Letters and Conversations, Between several Young Ladies, on improving and interesting subjects. Translated from the Dutch of Madame de Camben 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 artificial 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 familiarize, 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 in a circular. August 24—mwf
Imported in the latest arrivals from
Amsterdam and Hamburg, and for sale by B. & J. BOHLEN, A large assortment of fine French Cambric, Plaitillas, Russia and Dutch failcloth, Britannias, Writing, pall, and printing paper, Brown Holland, Dutch calf skins, Checks and Stripes, Prime madder, Ticklenburgs, Shell'd Barley, Oznaburghs, Locking glasses, White sheetings, Hollow glass ware, Diaper, Slates, Brown rolls, Coffee mills, Umbrellas, Brais kettles, Hair ribbons, Scythes and straw knives, Black and whitewashed, Toys assorted in boxes, Belt Holland Gin in pipes, London particular Madeira Wine July 24. m&thtf
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 19, Chestnut-street. July 19.

A CHARGE
To the Grand Jurors of the counties of Allegheny, &c. Published at the request of the Grand Jury of Allegheny county.
That man cannot be governed without force, is one of those truths, which, as too often learnt only by experience, experience will but abandon. The young mind, unacquainted with the dangerous effects of human passions, cherishes the delusive idea, that all men are virtuous, that they have no selfish views, but listen to the voice of reason, and pursue the general good...
Nor is it in politics or civil government alone that these errors and dangers exist: every where, wisdom will be opposed by folly, knowledge by ignorance, prudence by rashness, and virtue by vice. The most efficacious doctrines, and the most beneficent precepts of religion are censured, as unreasonable restraints on human opinion and conduct...
Wisdom and power will never use more means, than are necessary to accomplish the end. If man could have been governed by reason and a regard to duty, would the Almighty have had recourse to mysterious doctrines of faith, positive precepts of practice, and the most awful and tremendous punishments?
On this ground we may account for its being received as a maxim, that a republican government is incompetent to an extensive territory.
Though, in a republican government, laws, and not men, govern, and though laws be made by the whole people, yet, the people being numerous, no individual feels an attachment to the laws as to his own authority. While there is no peculiar affection to the laws in any, there is in many a strong resentment to them.
It results from all this, that, to make a
republican government permanent, even in a small, but especially in a large, territory, it must be indeed a government of laws, and not of the passions either of the people or the officers. To make it so, it is necessary, not only to provide for the free and enlightened establishment of laws, but for their instant and energetic execution.
The force, then, of a republican government, consists in universal respect for the laws. While that subsists, the whole people is a standing army, to compel their execution. When that fails, the laws will not be executed, and the government, which exists only in the laws, is therefore annihilated.
I may be reminded, that the republic of Rome governed a vast territory, and lasted a long time. But let it also be remembered, that it governed by a military despotism, and is no example to any other republic, which does not pursue the same plan.
When the constitution of the United States was under consideration, this objection to a republican government over an extensive territory was discussed. It was said that the objection applied only to a single government over an extensive territory, and not to a federate government, as is that of the United States.
Admitting, that this scheme is competent for this purpose, still some proportion must be preserved between the extent of the territory and the number of subdivisions;
This is the nature of the American governments. Sixteen states, each possessing all power necessary for the regulation of its internal concerns, are combined into one, possessing all power necessary for the regulation of the general concerns: and this scheme, on the principles of Montesquieu, is competent to secure the stability of a republican government over an extensive territory.
* Spirit of laws l. 9. c. 17. † There is but one city in this state. (Remainder to-morrow.)
TRANSLATED for the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
PARIS, JULY 7th, 1797.
At the sitting of the council of five hundred yesterday, a message was read from the directory, which gives an account of the advantages obtained by Gen. Desfournier at St. Domingo. But news, which interests us more directly, is what the telegraphe of Lisle has at last announced to government, the arrival of the English plenipotentiary in that city the 4th July, at 6 o'clock in the evening.
When we reflect on the conduct of the agents of the directory with respect to the
United States of America; when we view philosophically the destruction of two ancient governments, which were united to us by treaties, it is asked, if we have a law of nations and a constitution, which regulate and determine the mode of our foreign relations.
In vain that wise constitution shall then have offered to our allies a guarantee of the faith and stability of their treaties with us, in the slow and deliberative forms which it consecrates concerning war and peace; the directory, under pretexts of a dark policy will elude their formal dispositions.
The government of Venice exists no more; that of Genoa is changed into a pure democracy. Let us suppose, that Venice has provoked by perfidy, with which we reproach her, cruel reprisals; if it has violated the neutrality, which it had faithfully kept till now, a thing little probable, without doubt, it should suffer the punishment of it; but ought this alleged right of reprisals to extend to the violent destruction of its government?
In the first place, war was not declared, because the legislative body had not pronounced it. But if it had, is a declaration of war, an arrest of death against a nation? I know this was the ferocious law of the barbarous nations formerly conducted by Brennus and Attila.
In vain it will be said that the people of these states, and particularly that of Genoa, desired a revolution, that they wished to throw off the yoke of aristocracy, and that the French general did nothing but protect or favour this sudden leap towards liberty.
It appears certain, by ulterior documents, that the mass of the Genoese people resisted with all their power the innovators, or the factious, excited by the minister Faypoult, and stirred up by an apothecary named Morando.
In these circumstances, the true friends of the country, those who interest themselves for its real glory, ought to unite and raise their voices in concert. These animated voices ought to announce to the directory, to the legislative body, to all polished nations, that the opinion of the sound part of the French disavows and rejects this violation of the laws of nations, this politico-revolutionary system, which for some time past, seems to have acquired strength, and tends to render us odious to all the people of Europe.
University of Pennsylvania
October 27, 1797. THE different Schools of the University will be opened on Monday, the 6th of November; of which, all who are concerned, are requested to take notice.
By order of the Faculty. Wm. ROGERS, Secretary.
POST OFFICE
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FRANCE.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
Sitting of August 21.
The relict of the late general Marceau solicited some pecuniary relief, and Jourdan of the Upper Vienne, whose retreat in Franconia he covered, passed an eulogium on his military conduct, and supported the petition.
Bentabolle moved, that to the defenders of the country, be paid the 1000 millions of livres which had been promised them, and observed, that if the state were not able to perform this promise, it should be openly confessed. Ordered a report to be made on the subject.
Thibaudeau, in the name of the commission appointed to examine into the message of the directory, respecting the late march of the troops into the interior, and addresses of different divisions of the republican armies, made the following report, prefaced by some introductory remarks on the present state of France.
You have ordered your committee to present to you legislative plans upon the different topics contained in the message which was transmitted to you on the 22d Thermidor last. The committee in the first place consider it their duty to direct your attention to our present situation.
An unexpected change in the ministry, and the march of the troops, had fixed the attention of the legislative body, and merited its solicitude. In expressing our regret on account of the dismissal of the ministers, and our alarms respecting the march of the troops, we did not contest with the directory the right of changing their ministers and disposing of the armed force; but the legislative body had undoubtedly the right of demanding information respecting the violation of the constitutional limits.
We must not at present enquire into the cause of the marching of the troops. Perhaps we shall one day be made acquainted with it; we have as yet learned only that the constitutional limits have been violated.
I proceeded to a more important object, the address to the army of Italy. What would become of the republic, if those who have received arms only for her defence, were to interpose in civil discensions? You are acquainted with the volume of addresses which have been drawn up by this army.
The deficiency in the public revenue, it is added, deprives our armies of their pay. We will not deny, that negligence on the part of the receivers, and the want of order and economy have thrown our finances into disorder; but have the armies any reason to reproach the Legislative Body?
armed body, and will a general be permitted to violate it? The more services your generals and soldiers have rendered to the country, the more you ought to guard against all attempts upon the constitution.
The Directory inform you, that they have put a stop to the circulation of these addresses, and that they have written to the commander in chief, deplored the circumstances which had led to this violation of the constitutional act.
Consider what progress has been made in consequence of these dangerous examples. The spirit of faction has already introduced the language of anarchy into the camps.
Your committee will not humble itself in replying to the calumnies propagated by your enemies. A legislative body which is not accessible, ought not to justify itself.
The insolence of priests and emigrants is denounced to you. As to the priests, is not their proscription in a mass to be regretted?
The Directory tell you that assassinations are committed, and that partiality is displayed by the Tribunals.
Let us rather say, that our resources, being distributed through such a variety of channels, have been exhausted; but that if they had been more prudently employed the most important part of the public service would not be in such a deplorable state.
Let the finances, then, alone occupy all your solicitude. I know that every day your attention is taken up with this subject. But the time is arrived when you must disregard the prejudices against direct contributions.

with to place it still at a distance!—Doubtless there are men who still prefer the criminal hope of overturning the republic.—Traitors exist, we are told—why are they not detected? There are conspirators—why are they not punished? We have laws—why are they not executed? No! the defenders of the country will never be made to believe, that the legislative body opposes a peace! Who has appeared more desirous than ourselves to obtain it? History will examine whether the events which have lately taken place in Italy have not contributed to retard the conclusion of it; but can France blame its generals for paying liberty to millions of men?—And, when they have gained their liberty, can France refuse to them its friendship and its alliance? Your committee, however, does not wish to propose that you should approve, or even be silent on those events.
The directory has gone beyond its powers. If war has been declared against the Italian states, who had the right to declare it without your consent?—If treaties of commerce or subsidies have been made, who could make them without your approbation? The states of Italy cannot be the allies of France without a decree from you. Their government will be equivocal, their liberty without support, as long as the treaties shall not have been approved by us.
Fears have been entertained that the directory would be accused, and that the legislative body would be attacked. The legislative body has a right to accuse the directory; and if there existed any reasons for accusation, it would, without fear, without hesitation, accuse them. But an attack on the legislative body! who would make it?—A few brigands?—the recollection of their past defeats will serve them as a lesson. The soldiers?—never will they be seen marching under the colours of assassins. The directory!—such an idea cannot occupy our attention for a moment; its own interest is in opposition to it.
To conclude—you will find, in your own courage and your own prudence, extraordinary resources."
Here Thibaudeau implored the members of the government to act in union and concord.—He invited the representatives and directors to be upon their guard against the exaggerations of parties, who sought only to excite their animosities, that they might be hurried to a catastrophe which would destroy them all."
In examining," he added, "this message of the directory, its exaggerations, and the bitterness of its style, we have avoided giving new aliment to the factions. Legislators ought not to be guided by passion. In vain our common enemies meditate the ruin of the republic. The republic is deeply rooted; it has ripened in the midst of storms and it belongs not alone to the present generation. The new dangers which threaten it, serve only to display once more its strength. Each power shall return to its proper limits; and, if some men have wished to overstep them, they shall be recalled, and confined to their proper station."
Citizen soldiers, you whom we must censure to-day, but whom we must always admire, believe that liberty is here defended by your friends. The legislature is the citadel of the constitution. I is your duty to die for it, and you are about to besiege it. Let its voice be always heard among you; and when you return to your fire sides, you will find it cemented by your blood and covered with your triumphs."
Thibaudeau concluded by presenting the plan of two resolutions.
The 1st declared. "That all conspiracies or crimes against the constitution, the legislative body, and the directory, came under the jurisdiction of the criminal tribunal of the place where the legislature sits; that all persons accused should be denounced at the office of the public accuser, but that they should have the power of appealing from that tribunal; and in this case they should be carried before a court pointed out by the tribunal of cassation." The 2d enacts, that every deliberation or common expressed by the armed force, although nothing follow upon it, except the cases determined by law, shall be a delict. To send addresses from one body of troops to another, or to the civil authorities, is an act of sedition. The plan then points out the penalties to be inflicted on the instigators, movers, or subscribers of addresses, according to the enormity of the case, and the different powers against which they shall be directed.
The gradation of offence is, first, against the directory, then the legislative body, and next the law and constitution."
Ordered to be printed to the number of six copies to each member.
Message of the Executive Directory to the Council of Five Hundred, of the 2d Thermidor (20th August.)
Citizens Representatives, "The Executive Directory has proceeded to the distribution of the funds assigned for the service of the first decade of Fructidor. The singular and uncommon circumstances in which they are placed oblige them to lay before you the results of this distribution, which will convince you of the indispensable necessity of rendering the means disposable, which are requisite to prevent the impending disasters."
Deducting 63,888,967 livres and 75 centimes, which remain to be paid on warrants already issued for urgent services, and payments become due, the most pressing demands amount to 21,002,790 livres 54 cts.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Amount. Rows include: To pay for the troops (3,128,309 78), To subsistence (3,944,916 95), To pensions and dividends (900,000 00), To constitutional salaries (986,943 83), To salaries and pensions (5,040,990 49), To sundries (7,001,629 29). Total: 49,042,790 12.
The ways and means, as stated by the national treasury, present at first sight, instead of disposable funds, a deficit of 3,793,681 livres, which it would be necess-
ary to cover previous to assigning any sums of money for the service of the different departments. It has been calculated, that the above deficit may in a great measure be covered by the presumptive funds calculated as existing in the public chests of the departments, and that by adding to the funds actually existing in the public treasury, those which appear most disposable, the supposition might be admitted, that a balance of about 800,000 livres might remain for the service of the decade, independently of such sums as must unavoidably be paid at Paris on the arrears of the preceding decade.
A calculation has afterwards been formed of those articles of expense, which is indispensably necessary to meet for the execution of the laws as well as for the maintenance of the public service. Under these heads have been classed the pay and subsistence of the land and naval forces, dividends and pensions, the constitutional indemnification of the legislative body; 63,703 liv. 14 sous, for the payment of bills of exchange, accepted by the national treasury, and 50,000 livres for the most urgent expense to be made at Paris for the home department.
These objects amount to a sum total of 6,850,729 87 centimes.
To find this sum, it has been supposed that the national treasury can furnish 850,929. 87c, actually in its possession; that it is to receive in the course of the decade one million, and that the effective receipts in the departments during the last decade must be supposed to amount to seven millions. This calculation is most surely exaggerated; it violates all proportion, and exceeds all probability, and the fulfilling circumstances would alone authorise its admission; and yet, citizens representatives, you cannot but perceive, that this is the chief resource for meeting the most urgent and indispensable expense.
To this message are annexed the copy of a letter from the national treasury, dated the 1st Fructidor (August 17) proving the necessity of the reparation for this decade being made according to a presumptive estimate of the revenue, the statement of ways and means for the first decade of Fructidor, transmitted by the national treasury, and another of the divisions and distributions, containing a detailed account of the demands, founded on the registers of the different commissaries.
The directory refer to these authentic papers all those who shall presume to question the truth of the results they offer. Who contradicts the following facts, is either grossly mistaken, citizens representatives, or endeavours to deceive you:
1. The national treasury does not possess one million disposable funds for the present decade.
2. In order to find the above stated sum it is indispensably necessary to suppose, that the receipts in the departments amount to 7,000,000, and that moreover the national treasury is to receive one million at Paris.
3. This supposition is exaggerated, but must be admitted.
4. The laws of the 23rd Vendemiaire and 9th Thermidor, enact, that the pay and subsistence of the troops shall be paid in preference to every other demand. The aggregate sum of these two articles of expense amount to 7,073,226 livres, 72 centimes.
5. The law of the 15th Vendemiaire assigns to the stockholders a sixth of the tax; the national treasury demands under this head 900,000 livres.
6. The law, which fixes the expense of the legislative body, ordains, that the constitutional indemnifications of its members shall be paid every month.
7. The engagements contracted by the national treasury, with respect to accepted bills of exchange, demand the sum of 63,703 livres, 24 centimes.
8. The safety of Paris, the impetuous force of the supreme law, demands, that the minister of the interior be able to dispose of 10,000 livres.
9. These articles absorb all the funds, which may be considered as disposable.
10. Except the salaries of the legislative body, there remains no money to discharge all other constitutional and other salaries and pensions, nor are any funds left for the hospitals, the repair of the dikes, roads, canals, &c.
11. The directory cannot extend its distribution to any sum exceeding the above amount; and it is to the want of disposable funds that ought to be imputed the failure of all the other branches of the public service, and the danger with which they are threatened.
12. If the national treasury is desired, by means of negotiations, to augment the resources, it is obliged to return in answer, that it does not possess any thing which may serve for that purpose.
13. The pay of the army is considerably in arrear. This is a certain and acknowledged fact.
14. The future subsistence of the troops is compromised.
15. No funds remain to be disposed of for the relief of the hospital. The executive directory can perceive no possible resource that may be applied to assist them. The decisions which it is enabled to make with respect to the urgency of the payments, make no alteration in the deplorable situation in which they are placed. The directory considered itself bound to lay before you these statements. It has fulfilled that duty; but it does not apprehend, that this exposition can shake the courage and perseverance of the friends of the republic. It on the contrary finds a powerful motive in the true picture which it has drawn to hope, that your deliberations on the finances will render those resources effective which can be brought into action. These resources possess the great advantage of being adequate to the re-establishment of public credit, and of proving that France is fully capable of maintaining order in the interior, and of combating her foreign enemies. But these resources, citizens directors, are as if they never existed, since the laws which are necessary to render them productive are not enacted. Had those which regulate the direct contributions of the 5th year been sooner passed, ten millions would most probably have been received, which remain still due, and the power of disposing of them, for the purpose of getting the principal articles of expense, would procure the means of obtaining what may be necessary for the indispensable payment of pensions and salaries.
The directory, after pressing the necessity of the councils' immediately taking into their consideration proper measures for the restoration of public confidence and credit, concludes in the following manner:
Our situation is such, citizens Directors, that the smallest delay increases the danger to which the nation is exposed.
The Executive Directory invites you to obtain an exact account of the true state of the finances; of the necessary wants of the public treasury; of the real, and by no means exaggerated product of the means which can yet be made use of, and of the resources which can be employed. You will find in the result of your
examination, proofs of the truth to which the directory has called your attention in all its messages. The existing means are insufficient; those which new laws have it in their power to produce, will be adequate to meet all our expenses, and the moment of bringing them into action is arrived:
(Signed) "CARNOT, Pres.
"LA GARDE, S. G."
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, October 23.
THE LAUNCH.
On Saturday last, at fifteen minutes past M. the frigate CONSTITUTION was launched into the adjacent element, on which she now rides an elegant and superb specimen of American naval architecture, combining the unity of wisdom, strength and beauty. On a signal being given from on board, her ordnance, on shore, announced to the neighbouring country that the CONSTITUTION WAS SECURE.
Extract of a letter from Billoo, to John Bulkeley and Sons, of Lisbon, dated Aug. 22, '97.
The French continue their depredations on this coast against the Americans, having captured capt. Alexander Ross, from Marblehead, consigned to us, last Saturday off this bar, and carried to Bayonne, where we expect they will soon condemn his vessel and cargo, for want of a Role d'Equipage, the same as they have done with others of your government."
Capt. Dorr arrived here yesterday from Canton, informs, that the whole Chinese territory is in a state of revolutionary insurrection; and that in consequence of the existing troubles, the productions of the country were considerably advanced.
Capt. Baker, from Cadiz, informs, that the United States brig, capt. Robertson, destined from our government to the Dey of Algiers, with naval stores, captured some time since by the Spanish and sent into Cadiz, on the express demand of the Dey, was given up; he was on the eve of sailing for Algiers when capt. B. left Cadiz.
Since the bombardment of Cadiz, capt. B. informs that the two fleets have remained quiet—that an intercourse was repeatedly had between the admirals by means of flags of truce, but the particulars of the communication were not known.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30.
Extract of a letter from Boston, dated October 23.
After two trials, our ship was got off on Saturday. She had a most beautiful launch! Tho' the third time, the people present were as numerous as on the two former. Every countenance expressed the liveliest sensations of joy. Three cheers were given by the people on shore, as she touched the water, which were returned by those on board the ship; then as she turned, three times three were given in the ship, which were likewise returned. In half an hour from the time she floated, the ship was at her mooring.
We have the influenza in this town, 'tis very general—the attack is violent, but short—I have had it, as well as a number of our friends; whole families have been down with it—I have not heard of its being fatal to any."
DIED—Yesterday, Mr. THOMAS LEAMING, of this city.
On the 27th inst. Mr. ROBERT FARIS, son of Mr. John Faris, of the state of Delaware.
Mr. INGLES, son of Mr. Joseph Ingles, of the Northern Liberties. His death was occasioned by a fall from a tree.
In the island of St. Thomas, on the 5th of September last, after a severe illness of the flux, Captain WILLIAM COX, scarce 27 years of age, a native of this city.
POST OFFICE.
Philadelphia, Oct. 27, 1797.
LETTERS for the British Packet, for Falmouth, will be received at this Office until Tuesday, the 31st inst. at 12 o'clock, noon.—N. B. The inland postage to New-York must be paid.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table with 2 columns: ARRIVED, DAYS. Rows include: Brig Morning Star, McCasky, Wilming. D. (10), Sloop Antelope, Chadwick, N. Caro. (10), Schoo. Rainbow, M'Nutt, Trin. N. S. (2), Brig Sally, Hays, Havana, (23), Sloop Kity, Green, Cape Francois (23), Maria, Flinn, Havana (11), Amity, Cushing, do (21), Cornwallis, Butler, Petit Guave, Ruby, Macey, Nantucket. Departures: Capt. Flinn of the fchr. Maria, left at the Havana the following vessels belonging to this port: Ship Active, Perry, to sail in 8 days. Mary, Patton, 12, Rebecca, M'Keever, 3, Superb, Boyd, for Hamburg. Snow Clotopra, Christie—fold. Brig Lavinia, Carlson, 10 days, Fame, Knox, 2, Liberty, Lillibridge, 2, Gratitude, Clifton, 10, Schr. Dick, Lillibridge, 4, Hector, Budden. Sloop Mary Smith, failed 3 days before. Ship Holdah, Warner, had arrived from this port. Ship Eagle, Kickpatrick, 13 week sfrom
Londonderry, arrive! at New-Castle, with 220 passengers, on Saturday last.
On Friday arrived at New-York in 25 days from Dominica, the British Schooner Chance of 10 tons, captain Thomas, who, about 12 days ago, captured the American Schooner Jabella, captain Morris, from Surinam, bound to Philadelphia, under suspicion of having Dutch property. Capt. Morris and three of his men, arrived at New-York in the Chance.
Table with 2 columns: NEW YORK October 28. ARRIVED, DAYS. Rows include: Brig Venus, Bourdeaux, 60, Schr. Return, Sheffield Havannah, 25, Louisa, Wheeler, N. Providence 20, Capt. Wheeler was chased off the Hook yesterday by a privateer of 3 guns, but out failed her—of what nation could not tell. Brig Dispatch, Noble, from this port bound for Jamaica, was captured by a French privateer, of 16 guns, after being 3 days out, and released; afterwards taken by a 2 gun boat, and at last retaken by the British ship Alliance, and carried into C. N. Mole. The Bacchus, George, from Philadelphia to London, is taken and carried into Nantz.
Arrived Schr. Return, Sheffield, 25 days from Havannah, who informs us that no vessels had been carried in there for three weeks. Left at the Havannah a number of American vessels, among which are the following, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Circumnavigator, Loring, of Boston (New-York), Diana, do, Brig Little George, Congdon, do, Zelucea, Dorgan, do, Schr. Corporal Trim, Wright, do, Americanus, Sturges, Fairfield. Octob. 17, spoke a Barque belonging to Hudson, from Faulkland Islands, out three months bound here, lat. 37, long. 73 30. Oct. 27, spoke brig Marie, capt. Cook, of and from New-York, lat. 38, 2, long. 72, 30. On Tuesday morning last, on fourth end of Long Island, near Fair-land inlet, saw a large vessel on shore without any masts standing—capt. Cook supposes she must have gone ashore the last heavy gale.—Tuesday night, fell in with a Schooner bound to New-York, having a signal for pilot flying—the above Schooner came to hook with him about 6 leagues E. by S. off the hook—but in the night parted the cables and was drove to sea.
Table with 2 columns: Brig Venus, 60 days from Bourdeaux. August 29—Lat. 43 23, long. 8 43 W. was spoke by a French lugger of 12 guns—after detaining us an hour she left us with polite treatment. Sept. 4—Lat. 44 28, was brought to by an English frigate, detained about an hour, and treated with civility. Sept. 18—Lat. 44 15, long. 47 55, spoke a Danish brig from Potomac—could not understand whither bound. Sept. 29—Lat. 44 3, long. 49 50, spoke the fchr. Catharine, J. Cox, master, from Boston bound to Rotterdam—had carried away his main boom. October 5—Lat. 43 20, long. 55 20, spoke the fchr. Adventure, 10 days out from Boston, bound to Bourdeaux, John Bordan, master. October 9—spoke the brig Trial of Salem, Dean, master, 7 days out, bound to Bilboa. October 18—spoke a fchr. from Plymouth, 2 days out, bound to Guadalupe. October 21—Lat. 38, at 2 P. M. spoke a brig from Baltimore—blowing fresh could not learn whither bound. At 7 in the evening spoke a ship from New York, came out the night before under close reefed top sails.
BOSTON, Oct. 23.
Arrived fchr. Otter, Dorr, Canton, 6 m. 22 days. Sailed in co. with the Grand Turk, capt. Magee, for Boston. While at the Sandwich Islands, on his outward bound passage, saw capt. Barber, of the English brig Arthur, whose vessel had been wrecked, but cargo saved. Capt. B. informed, that on the N. W. coast, he fell in with the fchr. Sea-Otter, late capt. Hill, commanded by his mate, a Mr. Bowler, from whom he learnt, that capt. Hill Mr. Elliot the supercargo, and Mr. William Dagget, steward, were, when on shore, surprised by the natives, and inhumanely butchered. The crew of the fchr. on observing the affair, immediately went on shore, to attempt their rescue; but were too late, the cannibals having dispatched the two latter, and dragged them away; the crew brought off capt. Hill; but he survived only an hour. Capt. Dorr, left his steward, (Mr. Joseph Thomas, of Boston) on the N. W. coast, by the cannibals; and had one of his sailors dangerously wounded. Left at the Sandwich Islands, brig Susan, Trotter, from Providence, bound on a coasting trade.
BALTIMORE October 26
Tuesday arrived brig Betsy, James Art, master, who was captured on the 5th of September, on his passage from Kingston to Philadelphia, by a French privateer sloop, within the capes of Delaware, to the westward of the light house, and sent for Guadalupe; but on the 15th instant fell in with a sloop bound to New London who assisted captain Art in retaking his brig, and supplied him with provisions, for want of which he was in actual distress. The captain of the sloop took charge of four of the pirates; of the rest, a prize master and three men, captain Art brought into this port.
Schooner Betsy Lloyd, Allison, 29 days from Leogane. Left no American vessels. Two days after leaving Leogane, on the 27th ult. was captured by two French barges, who were conducting him to Petit Trou, but was retaken the same night by an English sloop of war, who inhumanely fired a full broadside into the Schooner, broke open all the letters, kept several, and permitted her to proceed. On the 29th she was again taken by two other barges, who sent her into Jean Rebel, where she was detained three days, and permitted her to proceed on her voyage.
Red Port Wine.
Just arrived, by the brig Iris, capt. Rhodes, from Oporto. Red Port Wine in pipes, hds. and quarter casks 60 cwt. Cork, for sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. July 21.
From the FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM.
A LOVE DITTY, Humbly attempted in the sublime manner of Anacreon.
Bring me paper, pen and ink; Let me write, then let me think. Tell me when and how and where Strays Keturah buxom fair. Is the gone to milk her cow? Tell me where, and tell me how. Is the gone to feed her hen? Tell me how, and tell me when. Tell, oh tell me, safe my care, Tell me how and when and where. Hark, I hear her, magick scene! Pluck the full grown kidney bean; Bean to plump and grown so well, You'd think it big enough to shell. See her croud her apron full, Apron of the choicest wool; Wool, that never grew on goat, Wool, that never grew on thote. Now she trips it o'er the fields, Kicking up her gambol heels. Now she hides her rosy face, Now she shows a form of grace. While I gaze, my blood grows warm, Foams, like ocean in a storm— Dear Keturah, I exclaim, By thy bright poetic name, By those locks, that deck thy pate, By those lips, that kiss and prate; By thy apron form'd of wool, By those beans, that stuff it full, Cheek thy scamper, cease to fly, Caele, or Collinet must die. COLLINET.
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
Matrimony. The author of an inquiry concerning political justice having lately taken to himself a wife, it may be proper to refer to a few of his former observations on the subject of matrimony. The reference will show, that however desirous the speculative philosophers of the present day may be to reduce their theories to practice in the affairs of government, they are too wise to trouble themselves with the affectionate consistency between their principles and actions in their individual concerns.
The subject of cohabitation is particularly interesting, as it includes in it the subject of marriage. It is not only an evil, as it checks the independent progress of the mind; but as it is also inconsistent with the imperfections and propensities of man. It is absurd to expect that the inclinations and wishes of two human beings should coincide through any long period of time. To oblige them to act and to live together is to subject them to some inevitable portion of thwarting, bickering and unhappiness. This cannot be otherwise, so long as man has failed to reach the standard of perfection. The supposition that I must have a companion for life is the result of a complication of vices: it is the dictate of cowardice, and not of fortitude; it flows from the desire of being loved and esteemed for something that is not desert."
Mr. Godwin, after some observations on the manner in which matrimony is contracted, says, that "the institution of it is a system of fraud: it is law, and the work of all laws; it is an affair of property, and the work of all properties. So long as two human beings are forbidden, by positive institution, to follow the dictates of their own mind, prejudice is alive and vigorous. So long as I seek to engross one woman to myself, and to prohibit my neighbour from proving his superior deserts and reaping the fruits of it, I am guilty of the most odious of all monopolies. Over this imaginary prize men watch with perpetual jealousy; and one man will find his desires, and his capacity to circumvent, as much excited, as the other is excited to traverse his projects, and frustrate his hopes. As long as this state of society continues, philanthropy will be checked and crossed in a thousand ways, and she still augmenting stream of abuse will continue to flow." N. B. Godwin is one of the oracles of MODERN PATRIOTS.
Mordecai Lewis, HAS FOR SALE.
Table with 2 columns: Item, Quantity. Rows include: At his Store, No. 25, Great Dock-street, 250 bales of Bengal Goods. Containing Bafas, Coilas, Gurrals, Moragugungus, Tookery, Check and Stripes, Bandano Handkerchiefs. 11 boxes Irish Linens, 1 do. Dapers, 7 do. Umbre las, 20 canisters Java Sugar, 78 bags black Pepper, 16 do. East India Ginger, 100 cks roll Brimstone, 70 pipes Madeira Wine, 37 cases Gin. A quantity of sheathing Copper and Nails, October 30. 3aw3w
To be Sold, by Public Vendue,
On Monday, the 13th day of Novemb next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the late dwelling plantation of ALEXANDER PORTER, Esq. deceased, in the Hundred and County of New-Castle, All the Stock of the said Farm, Consisting of horse fit for draught or saddle, colts, far cattle, milch cows, calves, several pairs of large and valuable oxen, sheep a d hogs (all the horned cattle and sheep, being of a very large and fine breed) and also carts, harrows, ploughs, and other farming utensils, together with a variety of household furniture. The conditions of Sale will be made known, at the time and place aforesaid.
Mary Porter, Admrx.
New-Castle Hundred, State of Delaware, Oct. 20, 1797. All persons indebted to the estate of the said Alexander Porter, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against the same, to produce them duly authenticated, for settlement. Oct. 30.

To be Sold at Public Vendue, (If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Friday, the first of December next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty 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 1789, except 3700 acres or thereabouts, which were patented in 1792. 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. gawis
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, now, 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. gawis
PEALE'S MUSEUM. THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, is 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 Attachment, the study of Nature is the most delightful and pleasing: as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. They "When 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. Waxen Figures, of Men large as life (some of them cast 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 footy 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. raw
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) A few Boxes of Spices, consisting of Nutmegs, Cloves and mace For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street. may 30. dtf
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparation 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 like patronage he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, containing the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. saw sw
City Commissioners' Office, June 22, 1797. IN pursuance of an ordinance from the select and common councils, passed the 22nd day of May last, appointing the city commissioners, and prescribing their duties, section 9th, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the city is divided into five districts, each to be under the superintendence of one of the city commissioners, who is to be individually responsible for the cleanliness of the same, and are as follows. District No. 1. From the south side of Cedar-street, to the north side of Spruce-street, under the superintendence of Nathan Boys. 2. From the north side of Spruce-street, to the north side of Walnut-street, under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. 3. From the north side of Walnut to the south side of High-street, under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole. 4. From the north side of High-street, to the north side of Mulberry-street, under the superintendence of William Moulder. 5. From the north side of Mulberry-street to the north side of Vine-street, under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks. The cleaning of High-street to be in common. A stated meeting of the city commissioners is held at the Old Court House, in High-street, every Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. July 14. coim
Stands for Draymen, &c. In pursuance of an Ordinance from the Select and Common Councils, bearing date the 22nd day of April, 1797, providing for the appointment of City Commissioners, &c. Sec. the 15th. The following places are fixed upon by the said City Commissioners for Stands for Draymen and their Horses. In Vine-street, eastward of Front-street, on both sides. Sassafras, High, Chestnut and Walnut-streets, eastward of Front-street, on the north side only. Mulberry-street, south side from Front to Third-street. Front-street, east side from Vine-street to Elstith's alley. Front-street, from opposite to Black Horse alley to Hamilton's stores, east side. Water-street, west side from the north end of Stomper's or Moore's stores to Pine-street. Penn-street from Pine to Cedar-street, west side. Drawbridge, north side, east of Front-street. Spruce, Pine and South streets, east of Front street, south side. Dock-street, between Walnut-street and the Rag Store crossings, east side, opposite George Oakley's. Second-street, between Sassafras and Vine streets, west side. Fifth-street, east side from Chestnut to Mulberry streets. Sassafras-street, from Third to Fourth-street, east side. No dray or horse to stand within ten feet of any pump. STANDS FOR HACKNEY COACHES. Pine-street, north side from Fourth to Fifth streets. Fifth-street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets, west. Branch-street, north side, between Third and Fourth streets. July 14. mw&firm
A Literary Treat. Just published, handsomely printed on writing paper, price 1 dollar. A new edition of that popular and entertaining work, entitled THE FORESTERS, an American Tale; being a sequel to the history of John Bull, the Clothier—In a series of letters to a friend, with the addition of two letters, alluding to recent political transactions in America. The following extract from the Clavis Allegorica, shews the principal characters that are introduced: John Bull, the Kingdom of England His Mother, the Church of England His Wife, the Parliament His Sister Peg, the Church of Scotland His Brother Patrick, Ireland Lewis, the Kingdom of France His Mistress, the Old Constitution His new Wife, the National Representation Lord Strut, the Kingdom of Spain Nicholas Frog, the Dutch Republic The French, the French Republic The English, the United States of America Robert Lumber, New-Hampshire John Codline, Massachusetts Humphrey Plowshare, Connecticut Roger Carrier, Rhode Island Peter Bull Frog, New-York Julius Cæsar, New-Jersey William Broadbim, Pennsylvania Calimar, Delaware Walter Pipewood, Virginia His Grandson, George Washington Peter Pitch, North Carolina Charles Indigo, South Carolina George Truely, Georgia Ethan Greenwood, Vermont Hunter Longknife, Kentucky Black Castle, Negro Slaves Rats, Speculators Mother Carey's Chickens, Jacobins This popular and entertaining satirical history of America is attributed to the Rev. Dr. BENKAP. It has a great share of originality and abounds with genuine humour. It is continued down to the present time, and characterizes those late political transactions which have raised so much uneasiness in America. Sold by H. and P. RICE, Bookseller, No. 16, South Second Street, and No. 50, Market Street. June 26. $
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, 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. Veley, junr's Reports in Chancery, 2 v. 4. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Flyer's Proofs 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 Uses; modern Reports, 12 v. 4. London edition. H. and P. RICE expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and Earl's Reports, the 2 part 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 ZIEGLER & PAULSON, jun. No. 30, 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. zantwf
The Partnership, UNDER the firm of FREEMAN & Company, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any demands against the said House are desired to render the same to T. B. Freeman; and those indebted to the House are desired to make payment to him—By whom business will in future be carried on, at his Store, No. 39, South Front-street. August 7. codaw
Richard and James Potter HAVE removed their Counting House to No. 45, South Fifth-street. August 2. w&fot
Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippenburg and Sunbury STAGES. THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but, not as M. Slough insinuates 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 20th December last, a recital of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justified in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippenburg, or any other place. Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Witmer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert. The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Shippenburg. The fare as hitherto established. For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburg, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburg every Saturday, 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 Ferris, 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. dntf
Will be Landed, From on board the ship Clive , Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp 2 casks Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26. $  Young Hyson Tea. 40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hyson, Imported in the Woodstock Sloop, and for sale by the subscriber, corner of Second and Pine Street. June 27. C. Haight. eof  Imported in the Ship Pigeon, And for sale by John Morton, No. 116, South Front-street, Hyson Hyson Skin Young Hyson Imperial TEAS. April 20. eof  Thomas Armat and Son, OF PHILADELPHIA, INFORM their customers and the public, they have removed a part of their merchandise to Wilmington: Also, they have their store open in the city. At either place their friends can be supplied, and their orders carefully attended to. By the Cumberland, from Full, they have received a handsome assortment of articles, suitable to the approaching season; and a part to add to it by other fall ships. Should the sickness prevail in the central part of the city, that branch of their business will be removed to Germantown. The communication by post is open and regular as usual. Sept. 18. thtf  TO BE SOLD VERY CHEAP! A Light WAGGON almost new, with a frame—and a pair of harness (English collars) has never been used—price 90 Dollars. A Horse 16 hands high, seven years old—and a new chair, with a falling top and harness—340. Enquire No. 331, Market-street August 24. diw  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 forward ninety-five feet, then widening to the fourth thirteen feet six inches. These houses have 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  TO BE SOLD, And possession given immediately. A LARGE two-story Brick House, handsomely situated in Princeton. There are four rooms and a large entry on each floor, and five rooms in the garret, a range of back buildings 34 feet in length, and a piazza of 37 feet. There is a pump in the yard, an excellent kitchen garden, at the farther end of which are a carriage house and two stables, one of which is new, 44 feet long, with stalls in the two stables for 27 horses. The healthiness and pleasantness of its situation, and the number of genteel and agreeable families in and near the town, render it a desirable retreat for a gentleman from the city. The commodiousness of the house, its central position, and the largeness of the stables, make it every way suitable for a tavern, for which it has always been considered as a capital stand. Enquire on the premises, of ISAAC SNOWDEN. Princeton, Aug. 25. 29—drwzawtf  City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II. For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 30,000 dollars, & each 30,000, are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 15 do. 5,000 each, are 75,000 20 do. 1,000 20,000 20 do. 500 10,000 20 do. 100 2,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,739 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. $ Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwtf  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 facts means practised by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the character of those persons who are considered as hostile to their disorganizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh 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.  No. 188. Disfict of Pennsylvania, to wit! BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the (L. S.) twenty sixth day of July, in the twenty eighth year of the independence of the United States of America, JOHN PENNO, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit:— "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." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 27. waw  An elegant House in Arch Street. TO be let and entered on immediately a large and elegant house at the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. There are two drawing rooms and one dining room—the largest is 31 feet by 26—and two are connected by folding doors as to make but one. Also, five bed rooms, besides 5 in the garret, well finished for servants. There are stables and a coach house, with every convenience for a family. Enquire at No. 29, in North Seventh street, or at No. 218, Arch Street. Aug. 15. sawsw  William Blackburn, LOTTERY AND BROKER'S OFFICE No. 64 South Second-Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. II, which commenced drawing the 29th May, FOR SALE. The price of tickets will rise in proportion as the drawing advances, particularly on account of the five first drawn tickets, prizes of four thousand dollars each, on the last day of drawing. Check Books kept for examination and registration, in the Canal, No. 2, City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries. Also, tickets for sale in the Schuylkill bridge and Perkiomen Bridge lotteries, which will begin drawing in the course of the summer. The business of a Broker in all kinds of Stock, Bills, Notes, Lands, &c. &c. transacted with the utmost attention. June 2. tn&f  Erskine'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 ERSKINE. 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, Stationary, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7—*  For Sale, That well known place, called VANDEGRIFT'S FERRY. ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 92 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 22. zntwf.  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 27, 1797. yimf  Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dokton, Campbell, Rice, Cary, 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. 6t  The Philadelphia, Aston, and Tuckerton MAIL STAGE. THE proprietors beg leave to inform the public, that they have established a Stage between Philadelphia, Aston, Busto, Hampton, Speedwell, and Morris Furnace, Wading River filling with, 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 convenience of the mail, passengers, and goods. The Stage will start every Thursday, at 10 o'clock, A.M. from Mr. Daniel Cooper's Ferry, and reach that night at Joel Bales's, at Longcooking; and on Friday at 6 o'clock, P.M. arrive at Calts Bales's, innkeepers, in Tuckerton, distant from the city 54 miles. (from the Atlantic 6, and from the Fall Grinding Plains 7 miles) where are good accommodations for travellers, and where are commodious and safe passage boats provided to convey passengers to Capt. William Warrington's house, on Tuckerton's Island, adjoining the distance, where are good accommodations, and a convenient place to take the postman who wishes to regale himself with feeding and fishing, may at this place be highly gratified, there being at almost every station of the year, fish in abundance.—The Stage on its return, leaves from the aforesaid C. Bales's in Tuckerton, every Tuesday, at 6 o'clock, A.M. breakfasting at John Bales's, at Wading River Bridge, before 10 o'clock, and at the aforesaid Cooper's Ferry, at 12 o'clock, M. It is promised that no work of an equal distance will be less expensive, or furnish the traveller with a greater quantity of amusement, as he will not only have a pleasant ride in the road, but also a number of capital farmers and judges, and one sitting mill, in complete order, and at work; gentlemen, too, who are owners, or fathers, 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 every passenger per mile, Four Cents; 50 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 Monday, 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 say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, in good a road in America. August 11. d.m. eof.  WINDOW GLASS, Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City— OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 10 to 19 by 14. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had, at the store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-street. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, Philadelphia, June 1, 1797. smw&wf  30 Dollars Reward. RAN away on Saturday last, two indentured Servants, Gifford Dally, a mulatto boy, about 17 years of age, a slim light built active fellow, can read and write, five feet seven or eight inches high, has a leavy countenance; had on a fustian coated and trowlers, a high crowned hat, fine shoes &c. Allan Melsons, a black man, about 24 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, a thick set of limbs built fellow, particularly about the breech; had on a sailor's blue jacket lined with fustian, dark striped vest, fustian trowlers, high crowned hat, coarse shoes, &c.; each of them had several shirts and several other clothes with them. Thirty Dollars will be paid for the runaways, or 15 dollars for each, and reasonable charges, on delivering them at No. 53, North Third-street. The black fellow is about a year from Lewis Town, in the County of Sussex, state of Delaware, and has taken the boy with him. July 31. mm&fw  To be SOLD or RENTED, A LARGE 3 Story Brick House, on the South side of Filbert Street, between Eighth and Ninth, lately occupied as the Surveyor General's Office. The Building is 36 feet front and 35 feet deep, the lot 110 feet deep, with the privilege of a nine feet wide Alley extending the whole length of the lot, to a thirty feet wide Court for Carriages to turn in. The House is not plastered, and may be turned either into one, or two dwelling Houses. It is suitable for a large Manufacturer, or would make a good Tavern. Immediate possession will be given. Apply to No. 121, Chestnut-Street. Aug. 21. codgt.  Musical Instrument Manufactory, No. 167, Arch-Street. HARPER, harpsichord, grand, portable grand, fid-board, pier table and square piano forte maker from London, returns thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hopes that by his assiduity and attention to every branch of his business, to merit a continuance of their favors. Piano fortes made on the newest and most approved plans, with pedals, patent swell, and French harp hock, which he flatters himself will be found on trial by unprejudiced judges, to be equal if not superior to any imported, and twenty per cent cheaper. Any instrument purchased of him, if not approved of in twelve months, he will exchange. N. B. All kinds of Musical instruments made, used, and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Forte taken in exchange. May 28. Sam.  Forty Dollars Reward. RAN away from the Subscriber on the second day of this inst. July, a Mulatto Man, named Will Bowzer, about forty years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, rather chunky made; had on when he went away, a drab colored cloth coat, fringed purple trowlers and jacket. It is probable he will change his clothes, as he took a number with him. The last fellow formerly belonged to Mr. Charles Blake of this place; and it is expected he has made towards Jones's Neck, in the Delaware State.—Any person apprehending the said fellow, and securing him so that I can get him again, shall receive the above reward if taken out of the county, and Twenty Dollars if in the county, and all reasonable charges if bro't home. JESSE REED, Queen Ann's County, Maryland.