Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-09-03 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1556.
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday Forenoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connelly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Forenoon—Peter Benfon.
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District.
In pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house, in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday, the eleventh day of September next, at 12 o'clock at noon.
The Brigantine, called the
MARIA,
With all and singular the tackle, apparel and furniture as they now are; the said Brigantine having been condemned to pay Mariners wages, &c.
WM. NICHOLS, Marshal.
August 29, 1797.
N.B. The Inventory may be seen at my Office
For HAMBURGH,
THE Copper Bottomed Ship FAVORITE, JOHN THOMPSON, Master, now at Bright's wharf, and will be ready to take in on Monday next, part of her cargo being engaged and ready to go on board. The ship is so well known that it is needless to describe her. She is now in complete order. For Freight or Passage, please to apply at Mr. Jeremiah Warder's Comping House, No. 12, North Third-street, or to the Master on board. August 20.
FOR SALE,
On board the said Ship, Swedish Iron, assorted Hollow and Window Glass, Demy Johns, Wrapping Paper for Sugar Refiners, Rugs of 1 & 2 Quality. Please to apply as above. w/f&m4w
White Havana Sugar.
1401 boxes of very Superior quality now discharging. Sings from the ship Hamburg Packet, at Walnut Street wharf—and for sale by Philip Nicklin & Co.
THE SHIP
Hamburg Packet,
SILAS SWAIN, Master, For Sale, or Charter. cotf
COMMISSIONERS' SALES,
The Commissioners of the counties of Lycoming and Northumberland, have given notice that they intend to proceed to the sale of lands, for the arrears of taxes, on the 7th of September next.
The different printers in this city will render an essential service to a great number of individuals by publishing this notice. Aug. 18.
FOR SALE,
BRETAGNES in cases German Checks in do. Cambricks Plutillas Ozenabrigs Gold and silver Watches Window Glass &c by 8 Glass Tumblers in cases Linseed Oil in cks. &c. &c. George Pennock, 103, High-Street. July 5.
NOTICE.
IF THEODORE O'HARA, who some years since kept School at the Nine Bridges, Queen's County, Eastern Shore, Maryland, be living, he is hereby reminded to call on, or write to, the Rev. Ambrose Marshall, near Warwick, Cecil County, Eastern Shore, Maryland, from whom he will receive interesting information. August 4. mw&faw
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, Tho. W. Francis, John Miller, Jun. John Abney, Jacob Baker. Philadelphia, August 18, 1797. d
The Inhabitants of the District of Southwark,
ARE informed that a Coachhouse is provided, to be kept at the Constable's office, the north east corner of Front and Almond streets, where the friends of those sick persons who desire to be removed to the City Hospital, are requested to make application—Also, a Hearse will be kept in readiness for the removal of the dead. JONATHAN PENROSE.
N.B.—The Poor, who with to remove to the Tents on Schuylkill, may be furnished with orders by applying as above. Aug. 29.
BLOOMSBURY,
To be Sold at PUBLIC SALE,
On Friday, the eighth day of September next, between the hours of twelve and five o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of WM. HAY, Innkeeper, in Trenton, in the State of New-Jersey, that elegant seat called BLOOMSBURY, the seat of the late JOHN COX, Esq. deceased, with the appurtenances; containing 400 acres of Land, with a suitable proportion of arable meadow, and wood land. The principal mansion house is within a half a mile of Trenton, and on the river Delaware. The situation and improvement of this estate is such as to be worthy the attention of any gentleman wishing to retire from the city. The terms will be made easy, as a great part of the purchase money may remain in the hands of the purchaser for a liberal term of credit, on giving satisfactory security. Attendance will be given on behalf of the subscribers, who can make an indisputable title for the premises. Esther Cox, John Stevens, Matthias Barton. September 2. d/cth
Excellent Bourdeaux Brandy
Ditto ditto Claret in cases Just received, and for Sale by Rundle & Leech. Aug. 21. zantf
To be SOLD or RENTED,
A LARGE 3 Story Brick House, on the South side of Fifth-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. 111, Chestnut-Street. Aug. 21. codat
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 Dols. A Horse 16 hands high, seven years old—and a new chair, with a falling top and harness—320. Enquire No. 331, Market-street. August 24. diw
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 as proved by the Jacobins of the United States to asperse 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.
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; it puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2nd 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, for good road in America. August 11. d/m, cotf.
Young Hyson Tea.
40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hyson, Imported in the Woodrop Sims, and for sale by the subscribers, corner of Second and Pine streets. C. Haight. June 21. cotf
Imported in the ship Pigou,
And for sale by John Morton, No. 116, South Front-street, Hyson Hyson Skin Young Hyson Imperial TEAS. April 20. cotf
Chocolate and Mustard
Manufactured as usual, Ginger and Pepper ground Shelled or Pearl Barley Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder London Porter Taunton and Burton Ale Red Port and other Wines, either bottled, or by the pipe, quarter-cask or gallon—suitable for exportation or home consumption—For Sale by John Harworth. No. 98 South Front street
MRS. GRATTAN
INFORMS her Friends and the public in general, that her house, No. 192, Walnut-street, will continue open during the holidays. Board and Lodging in a separate room, TEN DOLLARS, in a double room, EIGHT DOLLARS. For the convenience of those gentlemen who have not their families in town, Mrs. GRATTAN will receive gentlemen to dine at HALF A DOLLAR a day. August 29—4t
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 building, 51 feet in length, and a piazza of 57 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 24 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 suitable for a tavern, for which it has always been considered as a capital stand. Inquire on the premises, of ISAAC SNOWDEN, JUN. Princeton, Aug. 25 29—dtwzawf
COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, and CONSUMPTIONS.
Just received, by Wm. GRIFFITHS, No. 177, South Second-street, a fresh supply of Genuine Balm of Honey, A Medicine invented by the late Sir John Hill (who knowledge as a Botanist procured him the appellation of the Linnaeus of Britain) and is confided 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. Srokes, No. 61, 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
A Cook wanted.
A WOMAN who understands the business and can bring good recommendations, may find employ and receive generous wages by applying at No. 67, north Seventh-street. August 15. *gt
Wanted to purchase,
A pair of stout, well broke Horses, young and found. Enquire at Mr. Gellers' Hotel, Chestnut-street. Application must be made immediately. August 12. *gt
Insurance Company of North America
THE Stockholders in this company are hereby informed, that, pursuant to the fifth clause of their Charter, and at the request of a "Number of Stockholders, who, together, are proprietors of Six Thousand Shares, and upwards," a general meeting of the Stockholders will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday the 24th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of filling up a vacancy in their Direction; and taking into consideration such Regulations or Bye Laws as may be presented in conformity with the Charter of Incorporation. EBEN HAZARD, Sec'y. July 20. w/lt&15
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
PETER BORGER,
INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has removed from No. 119, corner of Arch and Fourth, to No. 105 North Front, between Arch and Race streets. July 2. 22w4w
Refs & Simson,
HAVE FOR SALE— Hogfeathers, Tierses, and Barrels. Excellent Coffee in { Tierses, and Barrels. A small parcel of Jamaica spirits, fourth proof Superior Teneriffe wine, old and in Madeira pipes An invoice of jewellery and hohery to be sold by the package A few hampers best English cheesa. July 27. drf.
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City— OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 6 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 9, 1797. 41wmwif
This Day is Published,
By Messrs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers; Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegant'y printed on Wove paper, and Hot-pressed, By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables; the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. BY WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D. and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 3-4ths of a dollar. February 5. mwf
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER,
BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bordeaux, and for sale by the subscribers, No. 11 Walnut-Street. Bordeaux Brandy Irish market, claret in cases } Entitled to Drawback. Medoc wine, in do. } Sauterne, do. do. } Thomas Margatreyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
A PERSON OF INGENUITY,
lately arrived from Europe, wishes to find here a place in the quality of a Director of a Glass-house, Crystal of all kinds, having particular means for the construction of the kilns, pots, &c. and possessing likewise the articles used in the Glass houses of England and France, having worked a long while in most of them. Every exertion will be made to render the manufacture deserving of public approbation—He, who wishes to speak to him, will find him at No. 375 Front-street. August 24. *gt
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 front, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water street fifty-four feet, and continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses are 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
The Subscriber has for Sale,
A large assortment of India Mullins, coarse and fine India Calicoes Sooty Romalls Blue Cloths and Checks Bandanna Handkerchiefs Blue red and Gilli Handkerchiefs An invoice of Irish Linens and Sheetings, well assorted A box of Diapers Silk Umbrellas Two boxes of fine Spices, containing Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves Black Pepper of first quality East India Ginger Java Sugar A quantity of Madeira Wine Ditto of Gin Roll Brimstone Mordecai Lewis. August 12. 3awim
Cedar Shingles.
THE subscriber has a quantity of 3 feet Cedar Shingles of a superior quality, for sale at 13 dollars per thousand. William Hallowell, No. 193 North Third-street. July 27. cotz
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 Clariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 14 dols. upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols. upon every Coach, 9 dols. upon other Carriages, having pannel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, having framed posts and tops with steel springs, 6 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, with wooden or iron springs or jacks, 3 dols. upon Carriages with tops, 3 dols. upon Chaises with tops, 3 dols. upon Chairs with tops, 3 dols. upon other two wheel top carriages, 3 dols. upon two wheel carriages, with steel or iron springs, 3 dols. For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols. upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed posts and tops, and resting upon wooden springs, 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 No. 117, in Race or Sassafras-street, in the City of Philadelphia; 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 40 gallons, at the same time and at the same places, by the officers legally authorized to grant such licences. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Philadelphia, 3d August, 1797. d/m
THOMAS HERMAN LEUFFER,
North Fifth street, corner of North alley, No. 34, HAS FOR SALE, EXCELLENT red Bourdeaux Wine in casks and boxes, six years old. White Graves Wine in casks. Ticklenburgs. Russia Sail Cloths Ravens Duck Bag Linen HOLLANS Diaper and Table Cloth Empty bags Common German Cloth An assortment of black coloured Ribbons Fine German Laces A bout twelve tons Russia clean Hemp Clover Seed Italian Soap, in small boxes, for family use Window Glass Aug. 29—22w
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 task to rear the tender thoughts, 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." THOMSON. mwflaw
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 instructing subjects. Translated from the Dutch of Madame de Cambon, with alterations and improvements, Printed on fine paper, and neatly bound, Price one dollar. AMIDST the tide of modern Romances, painting tales of extraordinary distress, or of desperate or artful villainy, which "harrow up the soul," and which it would be for the honor of young ladies to be ignorant of, this little book comes forward to solicit notice, where, in a variety of incidents, not exceeding the bounds of real life, the proper, because elegant and natural dignity and importance of the Female character is exhibited in an interesting point of view, and presents examples of real and attainable excellence. The publisher was so much pleased with the perusal, that he was persuaded he should do a pleasing service to the community by sending it into circulation. August 24—mw4w
To Masters and Pilots bringing up Vessels from Foreign Ports to this City.
Whereas sundry infringements have lately been made on the laws of this state for the preventing pestilential or infectious diseases, either from ignorance or inattention thereto, it is the expedient at this time to publish the following extracts from the laws of 22d April, 1794, 7th and 8th sections. HEALTH-OFFICE. June 6th, 1794. Extract of an act for securing the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases. Sect. 7. And be it further enacted, that every master or captain of any ship or vessel coming from sea (vessels actually employed in the coasting trade excepted) and bound to any port or place within the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, shall cause his ship or vessel to be brought to anchor, or otherwise layed in the stream of the river Delaware, opposite to the Health-Office on State-Island aforesaid, and there to remain until he shall have duly obtained a certificate or bill of health from the Resident Physician. And if, previously to obtaining such certificate or bill of health, any master or captain shall suffer his ship or vessel to approach nearer than the said Health-Office to the city of Philadelphia, or shall land, or cause or suffer to be landed, or brought on shore, at any place or port within this Commonwealth, or at any other port or place, with the intent of being conveyed into this Commonwealth, any person or persons, or any goods, wares or merchandise, or, if after receiving such bill of health or certificate, he shall neglect or refuse to deliver the same to the Health-Officer, such master or captain shall forfeit and pay, for each and every such offence, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. And the captain or master of every ship or vessel shall send a safe and commodious boat to bring the physician on board, and shall in like manner convey him back to the Health-Office, after he has concluded his official examination; And while he is making such examination, or in case any subsequent examination by the Health Officer or Consulting Physician, agreeably to the directions of this act, the master or captain shall expose or cause to be exposed to the search of the Resident Physician, or of the Health Officer and Consulting Physician (as the case may be) each and every part of the ship or vessel, and shall present to his view each and every person or persons on board thereof, and shall also true and satisfactory answers make to all such questions as the Resident Physician, &c. at the time of examination shall ask relative to the health of any port or place from which the ship or vessel sailed, or has since touched at—the number of persons on board when the ship or vessel entered on her voyage—the number of persons that have since been landed or taken on board, and when and where respectively—what persons on board they have been during the voyage, or shall, at the time of examination, be infected with any pestilential or contagious disease—and what is the present state and condition of the persons on board with respect to their health or diseases. And if any master or captain shall refuse to expose as aforesaid, to the search of any of the officers aforesaid, or if he shall conceal any sick person, or in any other manner violate the proper officers aforesaid in his answers, such captain or master, for every such offence, shall forfeit and pay the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Sect. 8. And if any person or persons whatsoever (the Resident Physician, &c. excepted) shall go on board any vessel, before the master thereof has received a certificate of health in the manner directed, every person so offending, shall pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. It being absolutely necessary that the foregoing sections should be punctually complied with, the subscriber, in compliance with his duty, must exact a rigorous observance of the same, or else be under the necessity of putting the laws in force. WM. ALLEN, Health Officer of the Port of Philadelphia. July 14. d/m

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, September 4.
DIED—On Saturday last, in the 51st year of his age, Doctor Nicholas WAT. This gentleman, after a life of great labor and usefulness in the state of Delaware, was invited to Philadelphia as treasurer of the mint of the United States. Here his talents and knowledge as a physician, prevented his enjoying the retirement he had contemplated. He soon became known, and extensively employed in his profession, more especially in one branch of it, in which he discovered singular judgment and delicacy on all occasions. Few men have lived, and died with more friends, and fewer enemies. His house in Wilmington for above twenty years was the hospitable and friendly asylum of worth of every kind. The law of kindness was written in his heart. It discovered itself in every thing he did and said. Of this ruling virtue of his life, the distressed citizens of Philadelphia partook largely in the autumn of 1793. The fever which now prevails in our city awakened his humanity in an eminent degree, and to his recommendation, the citizens are indebted for the appointment of five physicians to search for, and take care of such of the poor as may be affected by it. Long! long! will his name be respected and beloved by all who knew him, and more than by the companion and friend of his youth, who now with a heart oppressed with the deepest grief pays this tribute to his memory.
Yesterday, at Bristol, Mr. T. Cantie, of this city, merchant.
MR. FENNO. A correspondent observes, that it is very unbecoming in Mr. Devez, a French surgeon who was formerly employed as a physician in the hospital at Buthill, to make use of such an assuming authority in his letter to Gov. Mifflin, published in the Aurora of this day, against all the measures that have been employed by our executive, and by the inspectors of the health, in order to check the progress of the malignant yellow fever. He may think as firmly as he pleases that this dreadful disorder is not contagious nor imported; but yet we have learned men enough here whose opinions should at least balance his own, in the mind and judgment of our fellow-citizens. Mr. Devez, who draws such an exaggerated picture of those measures, does not foresee how far the citizens will approve of them, when they investigate why so few victims were devoured by the malignant scourge. Among those physicians who believe that the yellow fever is not a contagious malady, there is not one but will be candid enough to acknowledge that if it is an epidemic particularly generated in this city and suburbs, by the effect of any floating effluvia, no better preventative remains to our fellow-citizens who can afford it, than to keep off for a short while, and to breathe the pure and elastic air of the country—Admitting that the yellow fever is not a contagious disorder as the plague, the scurvy, the small pox, &c. it would be very difficult for Mr. Devez, and to any physician to prove that it is not contagious in its last stage. Chymists know how dangerous it is to be in contact with animal putrefaction to a certain degree, and physicians cannot deny that even before their deaths, the sick with the yellow fever are in a state of putrefaction. As Mr. Devez is not of the college of physicians, we think it very improper that he should assert that the measures adopted by the executive and by the inspectors of the health have been the result of a decision of 5 or 6 physicians.
September 2.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
An ACT to provide for alleviating the distresses of the Citizens of Philadelphia, and the Suburbs thereof, during the continuance of the existing malignant, and contagious disease.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars, be appropriated for the accommodation, employment, and relief of any sick and indigent persons, in the City of Philadelphia and the suburbs thereof, during the continuance of the existing malignant, and contagious disease; and the sum so appropriated shall be paid by the Treasurer of the State, on a warrant or warrants, to be drawn by the Governor in favor of the commissioners to be appointed as herein after mentioned, who shall account therefor to the Legislature at their next session.
Sec. II. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Governor be empowered to appoint twelve commissioners, three of whom shall be resident in the Northern Liberties, three in the District of Southwark, and six in the city of Philadelphia to carry into effect this law.
GEORGE LATIMER, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ROBERT HARE, Speaker of the Senate.
Approved, August 29, 1797.
THOMAS MIFFLIN, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Governor, to carry into effect the law for alleviating the distresses of the Citizens of Philadelphia, and the suburbs thereof; inform their fellow-citizens, that they have met and attended to their appointment, and now invite them to recommend in writing, signed by one or more reputable inhabitant, such of the indigent as may come to their knowledge, who will be employed or assisted as they may stand in need of, by applying to the Commissioners at the State-House, from 3 to 5 o'clock, on the 4th inst. and every other day, (at the same hours) while necessary.
ROBERT WHARTON, Chairman.
Sept. 2, 1797.
P. S. The Printers in the city are requested to publish the above in their different papers.
Further intelligence by the ship Cumberland, captain Scott, in 40 days from Hull.
PARIS, July 8. The rumours which have been so industriously circulated, relative to the resumption of hostilities in Italy, may be reduced to this: in consequence of the preliminary articles of peace, the French army evacuated several of the Italian states, which the Austrians progressively entered. In several places, however, the inhabitants, encouraged at the visit of the latter, took up arms, and made several discharges of musquetry to oppose their entrance. Their resistance did not last long. Thus, in spite of the jobbers and fabricators of news, the war is not yet recommenced.
Lyons has not been declared in a state of siege, as has been reported, but the directory has charged the commandant of that city to take such measures as the circumstances may require.
July 9. The day before yesterday, at half past six in the evening, a fire broke out in the church of the Celestins in this city; it burned till midnight, and entirely consumed the building. This church had for some years been converted into a large manufactory for the making of balls, and for the construction of gun carriages. The engines succeeded in cutting off all communication with the neighbouring houses. The fire is supposed to have been the effect of party malice—the work of the royalists and anarchists. One of the spectators was of a different opinion:—"it is not owing," said he, "to the imprudence of the workmen, as has been supposed, Divine Providence has lighted up this fire; Heaven, wearied with our victories and the calamities of the world, has destroyed, in our arsenals, those new instruments of carnage which we still fabricate with one hand, while we hold out the olive branch with the other."
The Valceline, according to the last letters from that place, is declared free and independent.
Letters from Ulm, of the 20th ult. state that the Austrian troops are on the point of immediately forming three camps; one of them in the environs of that city, another near Hailbron, in Suabia, and a third in Franconia, in Wurtzburg and Schweinfurt; that the number of prisoners employed in the works of the fortifications of the city of Ulm, increase daily, and they amounted, at the date of the letter, to 6000. Fresh orders were every day received from Vienna to hasten the works. If the cabinet of Vienna were in expectation of an immediate rupture, it could not employ more energy in its defence. And how does it happen that the French government, with so much reason to mistrust others, continues in the most perfect security? [L'Eclair.]
July 10. Considerable alarm was excited on the exchange on the 8th inst. by the bankruptcy of a merchant named Follope, who has failed for 11 millions of livres. Other bankruptcies were expected to follow. The minister of marine and of colonies, to the president of the executive directory.
Citizen president, I hasten to inform you that a division of the naval armament of Toulon, consisting of 2 ships of 80 guns, four ships of 74 guns, and several frigates, under the command of rear admiral Brueys, set sail on the 28th ult. Every thing on the part of the officers and crews promises that the expedition will be successful.
I have also to inform you that an 80 gun ship has been launched from the dock yard of the port of Toulon.
Health and respect, TRUGUET. We are ignorant what is the object of the expedition. May it not furnish new matter for triumph to our enemies, and for disgrace to a minister who has never yet been able to triumph over any thing but public opinion. [L'Eclair.]
General Hedonville will be followed to St. Domingo by Watrin, general of brigade, Klinger and Becker, adjutants general, and D'Anzy, commander of battalion, whom the directory places under his command.
General Scherer, who had been nominated to replace Willot, at Marseilles, will resume his place of inspector general of cavalry of the army of the Sambre and Meuse.
Letters from Vienna, of the 28th ultimo, mention that several troops passed through that city on their way to the army of the Rhine. The emperor had written a letter with his own hand, to the council of war, recommending to them to take care that their army received the necessary reinforcements, and whatever it might stand in need of in every possible case.
VIENNA, June 22. The insurrection in Poland begins to wear a somewhat serious aspect. A very extraordinary quantity of stores and ammunition of every kind continues to be sent to the army of Italy. General Laudon's corps has just left the Tyrol to penetrate into Italy.
ALTONA, July 4. A few days ago, very important dispatches from the duke of Brunswick, who has the chief command of the troops that guard the line of demarcation, arrived at Cruxhaven, and were immediately forwarded to England. They are said to relate to the plan of the French and Dutch, to attack the electorate of Hanover. Among the troops under the duke's command great movements take place, and some corps have actually advanced nearer the Dutch frontiers. On the other hand, the French concentrate a powerful force on the Lower Rhine, and are ready to act on the first notice.
HAGUE, June 27. Most of the Batavian troops destined for the Batavian expedition, have now reached the Heider and Texel, where, to-morrow morning, a beginning will be made to embark them on board the transports which are ready for sea. Gen. Daendels has not yet returned from Zwoll, whither he is gone to enquire into the circumstances which have induced the troops quartered in that town, to oppose their intended embarkation; two companies of the troops at Delft have likewise refused to go on board the transports.
The provincial administration of Holland has published a reply to the letter of the convention, wherein the province of Holland was threatened with military execution, in case the arrears of contribution were not immediately discharged by that province.
LONDON, July 10. Paris journals of the 4th and 5th inst. are somewhat interesting. Tranquility at present prevails in the French capital. The two councils are chiefly occupied with the priests, the houses belonging to their ci-devant livings, the national estates, public worship, and the emigrants.—But though Paris be tranquil, some of the southern departments it seems are a prey to disorders of the most dreadful kind.
Saturday morning, Mr. Brooks, the messenger, arrived with dispatches from lord Malmesbury at Lisle. His lordship was received in that city with the most flattering marks of approbation.
One of the Paris journals, speaking of the negotiation, says, "The British cabinet has had the courage to send back lord Malmesbury to treat, with the republic—Lord Malmesbury has had the courage to accept this mission—and the directory, esteemed, respected, and feared throughout Europe, has had the courage, owing to its love of peace, not to treat with the contempt it merits, this want of respect on the part of an enemy who sues for peace, who is in want of it, but who demands it with insolence."
July 11. Saturday, captain Paget, of the navy, arrived at the admiralty office with dispatches from the earl of St. Vincent, containing an account of several captures made by the English. The officer also brought advice, that the Raven brig, commanded by capt. James, had taken a Spanish galeon worth 300,000.
Last week immense quantities of stores were shipped for the Cape of Good Hope. A ship of 800 tons was freighted with coals and flour: the prime cost of the coals here was 1000l. and the expense of carrying them to the Cape will be 600l. more. The reason of sending flour is, that though there is plenty of wheat, there are not mills enough in the country to grind it for the increased establishment of the military and others.
A petition has been presented to the Batavian convention, by a number of persons concerned in the trade and maritime affairs of that republic, requesting that, in the approaching negotiations, England may be made to indemnify the Batavian citizens for the loss they sustained by the detention of the Dutch ships, and other acts of hostility, which amounts to above 120 millions of florins.
Meetings of the merchants have been held in the consulates of the different ports of Spain, where propositions were made on the part of the administrators, that the merchants, in consequence of the flagrant state of commerce, which rendered their capitals in a manner useless, should subscribe to a large loan to the king, and should take for security and payment, licences for shipping goods to America, whenever commerce again opened. The merchants of Cadiz subscribed very largely; but in other ports very little money was obtained.
A private letter received yesterday by the Hamburg mails, contains the following particulars respecting the situation of the Marquis la Fayette at Olmutz, and is extracted from an official report of the governor of that fortress:—"La Fayette and his family occupy the ground floor of the house which looks into the fields, and where they occupy three different apartments. Every one of their servants has a room to himself. Their apartments, raised above the fortifications, enjoy the purest air, and have large windows 13 feet high. They are fitted up according to the choice of their occupiers, and furnished in the most decent manner. La Fayette and his family get what breakfast they choose; five dishes and a dessert at dinner; two dishes at supper; Hungarian wine, &c. All the clothes and linen the Marquis demands, he is furnished with, without the least objection. The apartments are cleaned and aired with the utmost care. They are attended by their own servants, enjoy a good state of health, receive all the books they desire, and are allowed to correspond with their friends and relations."
A letter from Lisbon of the 15th ult. announces the safe arrival of the prince of Waldeck, commander in chief of the Portuguese army. In consequence of this arrival, general Stuart is coming home.
July 13. By a letter from the Hague, we learn, that General Hoche, Commander in Chief of the army of the Sambre and the Meuse, has been there, and after having held several conferences with the Members of the Batavian Government, and the Commander in Chief of the intended expedition, left that city, either on his return to the army, or as some suppose, on his way to Paris.
His preparations for that expedition are continued with the utmost activity and vigour. The committee of marine directs the naval armament, which consists of 17 sail of the line, namely, 4 of 74 guns, 6 of 68, 3 of 60, and 4 of 54, besides several frigates and brigs. The ships are to be victualled for 4 months. The committee of Union, superintends the embarkation of the land troops, composed of 20 battalions of Batavian Infantry; and the committee for foreign affairs continues the execution of the
expedition, which is said to be combined with another, to be executed by a French flotilla, fitted out at Dunkirk, to render the former more successful.
General Daendels commands the land troops, and Admiral Winter the fleet.—They are intimate friends, and have both served in the French army.
We are informed by a letter from Copenhagen of the 1st inst. that on the 30th ult. three Russian ships of the line, two frigates and one brig, commanded by rear admiral Materoos, arrived there from England, on their passage home.
We are glad to observe that the bill introduced into Parliament Tuesday by lord Grenville, for enabling his Majesty to convene Parliament at a notice of 14. instead of 40 days, is likely to meet the general sense of the country. The regulation can be attended with little or no inconvenience, as it can rarely happen that a member of Parliament shall not be informed of the circumstances of the meeting at even the most distant parts of the country within the limited time, so as to be able to give his attendance on the first day of the session; the advantages resulting from the bill are obvious, especially in critical times like the present, where the collective wisdom of Parliament may from a change of circumstances become highly necessary to be taken in the discussion of the general state of public affairs. The bill does not, in other respects, appear to us to be any indication of the opinion of his Majesty's ministers on the probable success or failure of the present negotiation. It is act of wise regulation, and as such we have no doubt it will pass unanimously in both houses of Parliament.
As a proof of the diminution in the general sale of Newspapers since the last impolitic tax laid on them, we have to observe in one instance, that the number of newspapers sent through the General Post Office on Monday the 3d inst. was 24,700, and on Monday last, only 16,800—a falling off of nearly one third.
From the North Carolina Journal. HEYDAY! Mr. Printer, bad times are come about—bad to us poor voters, that we must not eat roast pigs, lamb and chicken pies—That a man has not a right to do as he pleases. Fy! upon it, Mr. Printer, this will never do.—A'nt we in a land of liberty? A'nt we a free people? What did we take Cornwallis's army for—or obtain our independence—but that we should have barbecues, with plenty of grog, without money and without price, whenever Mr. R. and Mr. S. should offer for members of the assembly? And I would be glad to know, Mr. Printer, what other good our assemblymen do us?—A'nt they well able to afford it? Don't they vote their own pay, and give themselves 25s. a day, besides their travelling expenses? Ought we not therefore to have a share? It is true, our sheriffs, on opening the poll, reads a terrible oath, he says they must take before they are admitted to their seats, about giving away any gifts, gratuity or reward, either directly or indirectly—but that is their own look out and no concern of ours—we follow the good old apple-tree's advice—"eating [and drinking] whatever is set before us, asking no question for conscience sake."—Yes! Mr. R. and Mr. S. are clever generous fellows, and I will vote for them all my life, if I can get barbecues, and have plenty of grog, without money and without price—that's the fun of it, Mr. Printer—for who could ask it on easier terms than for a silly vote, which we must give to somebody, and it is little matter to us to whom.—But I fear bad times are now coming on—bad, indeed, for they would wish to prevent our candidates from shewing their generosity—mixing with the common people, levelling all distinctions, and exercising the true inequality of the rights of man—Curse on their aristocratical sentiments I say.—For my part, however, I am determined, let them say what they will, to vote for Mr. R. as long as he offers, and gives roast pig and brandy without money and without price.
Thus is observable the decline of virtue and independence in our country, from whence the most dreadful consequences must ensue. In many countries we find men, without character and without parts, insidious in their attempts, giving barbecues and a little know-nothing cheer, thereby deluding the ignorant, and enjoining them out of the best privilege of freemen. Hence we too often see the mean spirit of electioneering prevailing in the Legislature, whereby the dignity and honor of the state is too frequently prostituted to the greatest syphons and time-servers, and persons replete with talents, virtue, or respectability, elected to the highest offices.—Nor many years past it may be remembered that the legislature was composed of many men of the first talents and information, and possessed of true republican virtues—but now, alas! the business of electioneering has become so base in its nature, that those characters are generally excluded, either for the want of knavery or a degenerate mind. What may we not expect from a situation like this—where hypocrisy is too commonly the ladder of promotion?—How often do we see men selling their liberty of choice for the lowest of all prices, a drink of grog? Worse than the patriarch of old, who sold his birthright for a mess of porridge, may we not expect soon to become bondsmen and servants to fools and knaves—worse matters than even Pharaoh!—O tempora! O mores!
DEDHAM, (Mass.) August 29. Italy, formerly the mistress of the then civilized world, has been overrun and completely reduced to subjection, since June 1796. The efforts of her own inhabitants for her defence have been almost nothing. It was Austria, that fought against the invaders, and delayed the conquest for a few months. In a military view, the event crowns the French with glory, and fills the world with admiration.
But such an event deserves more thought and enquiry, than the first wonder of the news will suggest.
How happens it, that Italy, which falls now like a child without resistance, once was a giant? It is because antiently the Roman discipline gave them the strength of giants, and their enthusiasm spread among the nations, the dread of them as devils. It
is because Rome divided by her arts those, whom she afterwards assailed by her arms, and by joining one state against another, or setting up party against party, within the same state, she made her enemies in effect conquer themselves—and at length under the name of allies, she brought them all under her own yoke.
Much national instruction results from these events.
Italy has neglected military discipline for some ages. Germany, it is ascertained, has at least three soldiers to her one.
This kind of weakness has been augmented by another. The face of the map of Italy is, all battered and blurred with the names of petty principalities and Republics. The number of the people in Italy is not probably less than it was, when Rome trod upon the neck of all nations. Her divisions have made her weak. Had her force been concentrated into one state and directed by one authority, no invader could have conquered her.
Let Americans notice the precious value to a state of the following things:—1st.—Some military knowledge and discipline.
2d.—Union among themselves under one head for at least every national object.
3d.—That of old as well as of late, the way to conquer a people and benumb their courage and patriotism, was to sow divisions.
4th.—It may be proper to notice, though it is rather foreign to the design of these observations, that the name of Republic has not saved Genoa or Venice, that a neutrality, which we know fear and weakness guaranteed, has not preserved the former from exactions—nor the latter from revolution pillage and subjugation.
And lastly, that the only safety for nations lies, not in turning quakers, and proclaiming peace with all, nor in the false pretensions of love and friendship for other nations, but in having at all times an adequate force, and in shewing the spirit, that in the last extremity would use it.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, September 2.
Some intelligence has finally been received from Capt. Raymond of the Schooner Nymph, of this port, who failed from Lanchuan five months ago. She was taken by the Spanish privateer Schooner Joseph, Captain Francis Sanchez, of two 18 pounders, and carried into a bye port on the island of Cuba, Navietta, where her crew turned traitors for a small bribe from the captain of the privateer, and swore the vessel was from New-Providence. Capt. R. however writes, that though the vessel had been robbed greatly, he had by letter represented the circumstance to government at the Havana, and hoped to get the vessel clear, as he was now treated with polite attention and had an interpreter.
A ship from Philadelphia, bound to Bourdeaux, last evening came within the narrows, having been chased and brought to by a French privateer. We are informed that a shot from the privateer took off a breast and an arm of a French lady on board the ship. A surgeon was this morning sent for to dress the wounds of the unfortunate sufferer.
BOSTON, August 30. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At a meeting of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Aug. 23d, 1797—The senior counsellor presiding: Voted, That a committee be appointed to present an address to the PRESIDENT of the United States in the name of the Academy. Voted, That the Hon. Judge Lowell, the Rev. Dr. Thatcher, and Dr. John Warren, be a committee for the above mentioned purpose. In pursuance of the foregoing votes, the following ADDRESS was presented. To JOHN ADAMS, L. L. D. President of the United States of America.
SIR, THE American Academy of Arts and Sciences, founded when their country was struggling for Freedom and Independence, which your exertions have so greatly tended to establish, ask leave to offer you their congratulations on your election to the office of first magistrate, in a nation where the rights of men are respected and truly supported. They are led to pay this tribute to your virtue and merit, because you have for several years presided over their institution with honor to yourself, and advantage to them. Their pursuits are literary. They wish to add to the knowledge which their country already possesses, and to use their correspondence with foreigners, engaged in the same pursuits, so as to deliver this valuable purpose.
They cannot, however, be indifferent to the peace and happiness of the land in which they live, nor to the preservation of those invaluable constitutions of government, which distinguish it from all other nations. They know that these constitutions will not answer the important purposes for which they were formed, unless they are well administered. With pleasure they find their President, whom they have so long known, and so highly esteemed, called by the free suffrages of his fellow-citizens to the arduous task of guiding the counsels, preserving the honor, and supporting the prosperity of the United States, in succession to the man whose distinguished integrity, and disinterested patriotism, his fellow-citizens have so universally attested. Their aid in accomplishing these desirable purposes, cannot be greatly effective—but you may be assured that their influence will always be exerted to promote the measures of a government founded on the basis of true liberty, and administered with wisdom and firmness. They feel high satisfaction when they find these virtues marked on the measures which you have hitherto adopted; and they ardently pray that the infinite source of light, and of power, may always direct you, and crown with success

your efforts to promote the welfare of your country, and the happiness of mankind.
A true extract from the records Attest, BENJAMIN DEARBORN, Rec. Secretary.
THE PRESIDENT'S ANSWER.
To the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
GENTLEMEN, MEETING with you at a regular period established by law, I expected nothing more than those habitual expressions of your friendship, which I have constantly received, as one of your associates, upon all such occasions. This elegant address, therefore, as it was not foreseen, is the more acceptable. Coming from gentlemen whose fame for science and literature, as well as for every civil and political virtue, is not confined to a single state nor to one quarter of the world, it does me great honor. Your congratulation on my election to the office of first Magistrate, in a nation where the rights of men are respected and truly supported, deserves my best thanks.
The commands of the public, have obliged me to reside in foreign countries and distant states, for almost the whole period of the existence of our Academy; but no part of my time has ever been spent with more real satisfaction to myself, than the few hours, which the course of events has permitted me to pass in your society.
Your exertions at home and extensive correspondences abroad, are every day, adding to the knowledge of our country, and its improvement in useful arts—and I have only to regret that indispensable avocations have prevented me from assisting in your labors and endeavoring to share in the glory of your success.
The unanimity with which the members of this academy, as well as of the university at Cambridge, and the whole body of the clergy of this commonwealth, (all so happily connected together) are attached to the union of our American states, their constitutions of government and the federal administration, is the happiest omen of the future peace, liberty, safety and prosperity of our country. The rising generation of Americans, the most promising and perhaps the most important youth, which the human species can boast, educated in such principles and under such examples, cannot fail to answer the high expectations which the world has formed of their future wisdom, virtues and energies.
To succeed, in the administration of the government of the United States, after a citizen, whose great talents, indefatigable exertions, and disinterested patriotism, had carried the gratitude of his country and the applause of the world to the highest pitch, was indeed an arduous enterprise. It was not without much diffidence, and many anxious apprehensions that I engaged in the service. But it has been with inexpressible gratitude and pleasure, that I have every where found, in my fellow-citizens, an almost universal disposition to alleviate the burthen as much as possible, by the cheerful and generous support of their affectionate countenance and cordial approbation. Nothing of the kind has more tenderly touched me, than the explicit sanction you have been pleased to express of the measures I have hitherto adopted.
Permit me, gentlemen, to join in your fervent prayers, that the incomprehensible source of light and of power, may direct us all, and crown with success, all our efforts to promote the welfare of our country and the happiness of mankind.
JOHN ADAMS. Judge Lowell, Dr. Thatcher, and Dr. Warren, a committee of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Extract of a letter from London, June 5. "The Administration here has received a letter written by Mr. Morris, who says he was at St. Domingo, and in the confidence of Santhonax. That Santhonax hired a number of persons to go into the United States, and set fire to the populous towns. That some had returned, received their reward, and had gone thence again. The writer mentions their names. One of the Ministers has furnished Mr. King a copy of the letter."
If the circumstance of the accession of Paul I. of Russia, to the confederacy against France, and the information of the account thereof being received fourteen hours after the signing of the cessation at Leoben; are accurate, they afford one of the most extraordinary occurrences ever recorded in history. Extraordinary as it appears, we think it fact:—for independent of the account of it, inserted this day, we have seen a Paris paper of a late date, in which it is pleasantly said, "succours, offered by the Emperor of Russia, to his brother of Germany, coming as they did, after the treaty was signed, is like mustard after dinner."
Capt. Daniel Tilton, of Exeter New-Hampshire, is appointed Senior Officer of Marines for the frigate Constitution, whereof Samuel Nicholson, Esq. is Captain and Commander.
We learn that a supply of clothing for the Marines will be sent on, as early as possible. It is said to be preparing. Recruiting instructions, and money will be found as soon as it is ascertained whether Capt. Tilton accepts.
OF PEACE—ITS PROSPECTS. PARIS, July 8 to 12.
Negotiations with the emperor continue. The new preliminaries have been signed at Basle between the republic and emperor.
Lord Malmesbury certainly arrived at Lille, the 6th inst. at 6 o'clock, P. M. He has visited the French legation.
In the appointment of our negotiators, Barthelemy has not had all the influence which was expected; it has not been his fault, for it appears certain, that he has displayed a firmness and frankness which justify the hopes that have been conceived
of him. He voted neither for Letourneur nor Pleville. He proposed three men who would have been generally approved by the public—Bourgoing, formerly ambassador of France, at Madrid, the author of an excellent tour of that country, and who has been employed 30 years in diplomacy; Maret, who has been adopted; and Colchen, for whom he could obtain no other appointment than that of secretary general. We are assured that Barthelemy declared he could not vote for Letourneur, whom he did not know, and place him at the head of an employment which was altogether new to him. He was strongly supported by Barras, who urged the inconvenience of such a choice. The partiality, however, of the other three members for their old colleague, got the better of the powerful reasons of Barthelemy and Barras, who were in favour of diplomatic men of known merit.
July 6. One journal only announced yesterday that hostilities were re-commenced; many journals repeat it to day. It is difficult to believe this news, and the least reflection is sufficient to reject it entirely. How can we think the emperor has begun to fight again, after having aided in despoiling the Venetians, and after having himself apprized the powers around him, that nothing is more lawful than to possess one's self of the estates of the unfortunate? If the emperor should be beaten, would not the Grand Turk, the king of Prussia, and the emperor of Russia, in their turn, have a right to aid the French republic in partitioning his estates?
July 7. The news of the renewal of hostilities with the emperor is not confirmed; and yet, for some days, public paper has been very low; yesterday it had no fixed value; it was offered at all prices, without finding any purchasers. Some suspect the directory have made additions to its first propositions; others think the emperor is frightened at the revolutionary principles which agitate Italy; but those principles are not to be repressed by force of arms, but by a security of the smaller powers against his ambition, and that the emperor is no longer there.—Europe this day pays for its cowardice in suffering the partition of Poland; in that partition was written the downfall of the coalition.
July 9. The following is the amount of all the reports respecting the re-commencement of hostilities in Italy:
In consequence of the preliminaries of peace, the French army had evacuated several parts of Italy, to which the Austrians returned: but the inhabitants of several places doubtless but little flattered by the visit of the latter, took arms and fired upon the soldiers to prevent their entry. Their resistance however did not continue long. Thus in spite of all newsmongers and flock-jobbers, war will not break out again.
Bordeaux. We have reports of admiral Jervis's bombardment of Cadiz.
OF GENOA. June 26.—Letters from Genoa assure us, that a great part of the inhabitants of that republic have it in contemplation to ask for the reunion of their country with France.—If this could be effected, the states of Genoa would form one of the finest departments of France.
July 4.—While the government journal would persuade us, that Gen. Buonaparte and the French republic have not operated the revolutionary movements of Genoa, the provisional government of that provisional democracy thank Gen. B. and the French Republic for having officially co-operated in the regeneration of the country.
OF MALTA.
If we may credit letters from Malta, published in the Frankfort journal, a very extensive conspiracy has just been discovered, in which a great number of persons of all conditions are implicated. The plan of the conspirators was, it is said, to assassinate the Grand Master and the Commanders, and to substitute a democracy instead of the present government. This conspiracy was to have broke out the same day with that of Genoa. Happily it was discovered in time, and serious measures have been taken to stifle it entirely. A great number of individuals have been arrested, and a tribunal has been established, composed of four bailiffs to judge them. "This revolutionary spirit" adds the Journalist on this subject, "which has already delivered us a great part of Italy to innovations, seems ready to propagate itself through every part of that fine country, and to cause a general flame. Letters from Naples say that a fermentation reigns there, the consequences of which are dreaded. It is the same in the ecclesiastical states which the war has spared; and it is feared that a vacancy in the holy see, if it is not unhappily taken place, will give rise to serious troubles. Even Switzerland appears not to be entirely sheltered from the contagion; we have already heard of troubles in that part of the republic nearest to Italy, as well as in the canton of St. Gall. On the other hand, the harmony which has reigned between France and the Helvetic League has been disturbed by some incidents, and among others, by the dispute which has taken place on the subject of the navigation of the Lake of Lugano, and this affair is far from being entirely settled."
OF VENICE. Terms of peace allowed by Gen. Buonaparte to the Venetian Republic.
A million and a half of ducats (3 million of dollars) in ready money. 2d. Supporting the French army until he pleases to withdraw them. 3d. Three million of ducats (or 6 million of dollars) in marine objects, such as wood, cordage, cannon, &c. 4th. Six ships of the line well equipped. 5th. Forty pictures to be selected by French Commissioners. 6th. A number of the best ma-
nuscripts from the library of St. Marks. 7. The two lions in Bronze at the entrance of the arsenal, as well as the four beautiful horses of the same metal which are upon one of the public places of the city of Venice.—General Buonaparte declares that when these preliminaries are complied with, he will then treat upon other points and determine the new frontiers of the Republic.
VENICE, June 24.
We learn with astonishment, that besides the heavy contributions which we are forced to pay the French, they have yet added claims upon the production of the arts. The lions in Bronze at the arsenal, the horses of the same metal, which we took in 1300 from Constantinople, forty paintings at their own discretion, besides manuscripts and other antiquities, must be ready at the shortest notice for the fleet going to Toulon, a fleet which we once called our own. The Duke of Modena seems very tranquil, tho' he has been taken by his former vassals, for debt. The duke of Parma is the only one who escapes for the present, in consequence of the alliance between Spain and the French republic.
VIENNA, July 1.
The bank of Venice, which was once judged the safest in Europe, has failed. So that many houses as well as private persons must suffer, and some persons will doubtless be absolutely ruined.
The property of the King of Great-Britain, in the bank of Venice, to a large amount, has been confiscated by gen. Buonaparte.
FRENCH AFFAIRS.
July 8. The Directory resolves, that the functions of citizens Hughes, Lebas and Jeanet, appointed by the directory for the Windward Islands and Cayenne, in execution of the law of the 5th Pluviose, 4th year, shall cease on the 4th Thermidor, 5th year, when they shall proceed to the Directory to render an account of their mission. All necessary measures for this object shall be taken by the Minister of Marine, who is charged with the execution of this decree.
Signed, CARNOT, President, LA GARDE, Sec'y.
Mr. Adet, our Ambassador at Philadelphia, appears not to have brought with him the friendship of our sisters the Republics of the United States; but, in revenge, he is arrived at Paris accompanied with different rare animals, such as a —, a black snake, and three rattle-snakes. Thus, if he has not the consolation to enrich our diplomatic cabinet with a treaty of friendship between us and the Americans, he has at least that of peopling our menagerie with some mischievous reptiles. There is nothing like a republic; it knows how to make the most of every thing.
Mr. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States, delivered to Congress the 16th of May, a speech, from which we shall cite that part which directly regards France.—This speech, which bears the marks of greatness and of moderation, of courage and of prudence, ought to be fixed up in the hall of the two Councils of the Legislative Body in order that every Deputy may be able to compare it with the message by which the Directory shall answer the motion of order of Paretet. It will console those men who despise all the governments of Europe, whether monarchical or republican, by showing them that there is a corner of the earth where principles, governors, the laws, and the governed, are in accord. Happy people! never leave the choice of thy chiefs to chance or to the cannon; for then thou wilt soon be glorious in the bosom of the most frightful misery, and debased in the midst of glory.
Council of the Ancients—10 Messidor. Trouschet, the defender of Louis XVI. is this day the organ of national justice towards two members of the family of the BOURBONS, who remained in France, and have survived the revolutionary storm. He proposed, in the Council of the Ancients, to approve, and the Council did unanimously, approve the following resolution, taken the 6th, in the Council of Five Hundred: "That the sequestered property in which there is no derogation by the 2d article of the decree of the National Convention of the 24th prairial, 3d year, shall be restored, as far as belongs to Louis-François-Joseph Bourbon-Conti, and Louis-Marie-Penthievre, widow of Orleans; that in consequence they shall have the free disposition of their estates, and enjoy all their political and civil rights."
PORTLAND, August 26.
By the Skipper of a Fisherman, belonging to Falmouth, Ebenezer Johnson, we are told, that in the evening of the 12th inst. being about 3 leagues S. of Seguin, he discovered a schooner of about 120 tons, appearing to have an uncommonly large light on board. Finding the light to increase, the Fisherman drew nearer, in order if possible to afford assistance. As he approached the main mast of the schooner fell. There being nobody on board, the fisherman saved from the wreck the main top-sail and some of the riging.—She appeared to have been laden with lumber, and supposed to be outward bound.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
We learn that the above schooner belonged to Boston, to which place she was bound; having been loaded with boards at Pittston, on the Kennebec. In the evening of the 14th inst. the wind blowing fresh, all hands were called upon to assist reefing the sails, &c. The cook on returning to the caboose, found that the fire had communicated itself to the adjacent parts. The bucket for dipping water was instantly seized, but in the hurry and fright, it accidentally fell overboard. Having nothing with which water could be handed, and the flames fanned by the wind furiously raging, the people and passengers,
to the number of ten or a dozen, some of whom were women, had no other alternative for their lives but to put the boat, to which they immediately betook themselves, not having time to put on their clothes. Finding that the boat began to fill with water, they recollected that, in their haste, they had forgotten to put in the plug. Correcting this omission, with great difficulty and hazard of their lives, they happily reached the shore. The schooner was consumed; and we hear that considerable property was on board, all of which was lost.
JAMAICA, July 15.
Quito, 6th February, 1797. Some accounts of the dreadful effects of the Earthquake at Quito and its neighborhood, on the 4th inst.
The dreadful calamity began at Quito, at half past 7 A. M. and lasted, from the best calculation, upwards of three minutes. The elegant college of St. Fernando is in ruins. The large edifice of Santa Domingo is considerably damaged; the grand tower was broke into many pieces, and a number of the cells entirely destroyed; the student's school is in ruins. The high church of Del Carmen, one of the most elegant fabrics in this place, is totally demolished. The tower of La Merced is nearly in the same state; it has been ordered to be pulled down. The church de la concepcion has suffered considerable damage; indeed all the best buildings of the place are destroyed. None of the low buildings have received any damage.
At Pacanga the earthquake began some time past 7 o'clock, A. M. and the agitation of the earth continued until 2 o'clock, P. M. leaving the village entirely in ruins, not a building being left standing, except an arch in the great square, and a part of a neighboring house.
The people who have perished are innumerable; the churches of St. Augustin, Santo Domingo, and La Merced, were crowded with people hearing mass, not one of whom were saved. The whole place opened into gullies, out of which large quantities of water issued. Don Francisco Camacho was swallowed up, and no account has been received of Don Antonio Texado, who was with him.
The village of St. Philip, which is near to Pacanga, is swallowed up: in this place, there was a school with upwards of forty children who have suffered the same fate.
There are different reports respecting the village of Ambato; it is said to be likewise in ruins. The famous estate of Marquis de Miraflores, on which was a rich manufacture of all his horses and an elegant church, are entirely destroyed, and many lives lost.
Calera, an estate adjoining the Marquis's is swallowed up, and scarce the vestige of a house to be seen.
Alaques, Saguahli, Pugili, Fachuchi, and other consider'd villages and estates are entirely ruined. Machache, Aloaei, Amaguana, Aivay, and other villages in the neighborhood of Pacanga, have suffered great damage.—Not a church is left standing in either of these places.
The mountains of Calapachi opened in several parts and issued great quantities of water: a small hill near to the city threw up vast heaps of stones. This earthquake is said to be much leverer than that which happened in the year 1755.
To add to the general consternation at Quito, it was affirmed the next day that an inhabitant of Guayaquil had brought accounts of 14 English ships having arrived there; certain it is, that a person who came thence, passed on to Quinche, where the president is.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 4.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT, From 2d to 3d September, in the Morning.
 Admitted, since last report,  Hannah Elmsey, B. Wynkoop's, between Spruce and Pine, in Water-street.  Jacob Shoemaker, Murdock's, No. 12 Stumper's Alley.  André, (a Spaniard) John Bartholomew's, 16 Water, above South-street.  Jane Carney, George's, between Plumb and Shippen.  William Henderson, Boyer's boarding house, Kensington.  Discharged, since last report.  Isaac Hoffman, admitted 27th Aug.  Died since last report.  Robert Parks, admitted 1st inst.  George Tremble, 31st Aug.  Susannah, (Mrs. Cleod's negro) 30th Aug.  Remaining last report 21  Admitted since 5  26  Discharged 1  Dead 3  4  Remain in Hospital, 22  Convalescents 5  Sick 17  44  (Signed.) STEPHEN GIRARD, CALEB LOWNES, JOHN CONNELLY. 
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT, From 3d to 4th September in the morning.
 Admitted since last Report.  James Rowan, Hugh Morrison's, 172, So. Front Street.  Henry Giggle, from Germantown, from Mead alley.  Elizabeth Fullman, 240, So. Front street, 3 doors from South street.  Henry Hamilton, McCormick and Bradly's Stave yard, between Front and 2d street.  DISCHARGED.  Patrick Mc. Dowell—admitted 30th ult.  ELOPED.  Jane Carney—admitted 2d inst.  DIED.  Mary McLeod—admitted 1st inst.  Remaining last report 22  Admitted 4  26  Discharged 1  Eloped 1  Dead 1  3  Convalescent 5  Sick 18  23  Five of which are doubtul cases—the remainder in a fair way of recovery.  (Signed.) STEPHEN GIRARD, CALEB LOWNES, JOHN CONNELLY. 
We hear that a Miss Edwards, a sister of Samuel Edwards, Grocer, died of the Yellow Fever in the neighbourhood of Penny-pack, about 12 miles from the city; also that a son of Samuel Waltham, Joyner, died near the same place, of the same disease.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Arrived at New-castle, the ship John capt. M'Pherson, from St. Kitt's. Arrived at the Port, the schr. Friendship, Allen, from Arquin. Arrived at New-York, the ship Hero, Jackson, from Bengal.
On Sunday fortnight was chased by a privateer under French colours. Previous to her coming up with me, I threw overboard a number of letters and valuable papers belonging to different merchants in the city, which I took in at London and Madeira; which had not I have done, they would most likely have taken me. After detaining me 4 hours, they let me go.
WENTWORTH BUTLER, Master of the brig Susanna New-York, Sept. 2.
ARRIVED. Days Schr. Lucinda, Gregory, St. Bartholomews 19 Brig Duke of Brunswick, Janson, Embden, (a Prussian v.f.f.) Dunkirk 54
CLEARED. Ship Fanny, Durry, London Regold, Jamaica Brig Ann, Jones, Curacao
The brig Hannah, from this port to Cape Nicholas Mole, is taken by three French privateers, and sent to the Cape.
The brig Swallow, Stoddard, has arrived at St. Bartholomews from this port.
MEMORANDUM. On board the schooner Argus, Joseph Allen, master.
Sailed from Jamaica the 13th of July, 1797, bound to New-York.
On the 23d fell in with a squadron of Spanish ships, consisting of four line of battle ships, and 3 frigates, one of the frigates spoke me, and brought me to sea; sent a boat with a lieutenant, examined my papers, treated me with a great deal of politeness, desired me to proceed on my voyage, and wished me a good passage.
On the 20th, at twelve at night, Havana being East, 15 leagues distance, the republican armed schooner Triumph, commanded by citizen Le Buke, brought me too, and ordered me to get my boat out and come on board with my papers instantly, otherwise he would sink me; which accordingly did—he examined my papers, and told me it was his orders to send in all vessels bound to or from an English port: he sent a prize master & 4 hands on board, & ordered them to carry the schooner into the Havana, where she arrived on the 1st of August. Myself was detained on board of the said republican privateer. She bore away for Cape Antonio on a cruise.
On the 27th at nine o'clock at night, fell in with a schooner, bound from Jamaica to Newbern, North Carolina, when I was ordered to quarters, and to hail the said schooner, which proved to be the Elizabeth, commanded by Ezekiel Delafatius; he was ordered to hoist out his boat at the same time firing a 4 pounder) and to bring his papers on board immediately; which he did, and as soon as on board was presented with an instrument of writing, and desired to sign it, which he refused to do, not knowing what was in it, the captain at this refusal flew in a violent passion, and ordered a prize master on board with 4 hands, to proceed to the Havana, as I understood; at the same time detaining me on board of the privateer until the 11th of August, at which time we arrived at the Havana, where I found the said schooner, strip of her sails and hauled up in tier with the rest of the prizes; the mate and the crew were ordered ashore, without either viduals or money, the prize master fill on board.
I afterwards applied to the French Consul, to know what was to be done. He told me the papers were to go to Cape Francois for trial, as I understood. I then applied to him and the captain for my small venture, which they also refused, and ordered me to go ashore and find my way the best way I could.
While I was on board the said privateer she took the following vessels, viz.
The schooner Lively, of Bolton, Weston Spooner, master.
The brig Union, of Norfolk, Luke, master.
The brig Norfolk, of Norfolk, John Dunn, master.
The brig Ebo, of Baltimore, Mesick, master.
All of the above vessels sailed on the 18th and 19th of July, bound with the convoy thro' the Windward passage, but on the evening of the 19th were separated from the fleet in a gale of wind, and obliged to bear away for the Gulph passage.
The said vessels and crews were treated in the same way as the above.
N. B. The brig Betsey, of M. York, —Syrus, master, was taken on the 8th of August, by the above schooner, at the same time under the guns of the Spanish fleet.
The schooner Argus's papers could not be obtained until the 16th of August, and she was the only vessel, out of 45, that got cleared.
Capt. Storey, of the brig Trio, expected to sail for New-York, in 13 days. Also the schooner Tabathy, of Salem, Moses Judicott, master, in 15 days.
On the 27th of August spoke the schr. Maria, of Philadelphia, Flinn, in lat. 37, 18, four days out, all well.
Greentock, Eng. July 6.
Two American vessels bound for this port, laden with naval stores, have been captured by the French. One of these, the Ohio, from New York, had above 12,000, in specie on board for the Glasgow merchants, exchange being from 5 to 6 per cent. at New York for bills on Britain. The other ship was from Virginia, and had on board a large quantity of tar and tobacco, together with about 3,000 dollars, also sent, as it is said, for the Glasgow merchants.
The Health-Office
13 removed to the City-Hall, and is kept open night and day, where persons having business may apply. Wm. ALLEN, Health-Officer.
NOTICE.
THE Office of the Department of War are for the present removed near to the Falls of the Schuylkill, on the Ridge Road. September 4.

Just published, And to be sold at the Bookstores of H. & P. Rice, No. 30, 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 call up the contents of lands. 5. Field surveying. The whole being performed without the use of scale and compasses, on a table of logarithms. In which is given some account of the variation of the needle, and the causes of its attraction. By SAMUEL MOORE. August 1. 2aw2w
Georgetown Bridge Company. Extract of an act passed by the Legislature of the state of Maryland on the 29th December, 1791, entitled, "An act for erecting a bridge over Potomac river." "And be it enacted, that the said directors or any two of them shall and may require any sum or sums of money in equal proportion from each and every proprietor, as may from time to time be necessary for carrying on the building of said bridge; and after giving three months public notice, it shall and may be lawful for the directors to sue for and recover in the name of the company such unpaid requisition, with all costs and charges incidental thereto, and legal interest thereon from the time the same should have been paid: And the neglect or refusal to pay any such requisition after public notice shall have been given at least for three months in all the newspapers herein before enumerated, shall have the effect to forfeit all preceding payments made on the share or shares so neglected or refused to be paid to the use and benefit of the company." Information of such of the stockholders as have not complied with the requisitions heretofore made—they are as follows: On the 1st November, 1795, 20 dollars, on the 10th May, 1796, 40 dollars; on the 20th July, 1796, 40 dollars; on the 1st September, 1796, 40 dollars, and on the 1st November, 1796, 60 dollars. Caution is now given that after the expiration of the time limited for the continuance of this advertisement (three months) the law will be carried into rigid and complete effect against all delinquents. By order of the Directors, WALTER SMITH, Treasurer. Georgetown, May 1, 1797. 1aw3m
Just Received, From Batavia (via Providence) a few Boxes of Spices, consisting of Nutmegs, Cloves and mace For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street. 1aw3m
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparations for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like preference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, combining the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 2aw 6w
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 of the Select and Common Councils, bearing date the 22nd day of April, 1797, providing for the appointment of City Commissioners, &c. Sec. 13th. 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 Eliza'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 Moor'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 flag stone crossings, east side, opposite George Orkley'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&fm
A Literary Treat. Just published, handsomely printed on curving 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 Strutt, the Kingdom of Spain Nicholas Frog, the Dutch Republic The Franks, the French Republic The Foresters, the United States of America Robert Lumber, New-Hampshire John Collinge, Massachusetts Humphrey Ploughare, Connecticut Roger Carrier, Rhode Island Peter Bull Frog, New-York Julius Cæsar, New-Jersey William Broadbim, Pennsylvania Gallimaufry, Delaware Walter Pipewood, Virginia His Grandson, George Washington Peter Pitch, North Carolina Charles Indigo, South Carolina George Trufty, Georgia Ethan Greenwood, Vermont Hunter Longknife, Kentucky Black Cattle, Negro Slaves Rats, Speculators Mother Carey's Chickens, Jacobins This popular and entertaining satirical history of America is attributed to the Rev. Dr. BARNARD. It has a great share of originality and abounds with genuine humour. It is continued down to the present time, and characterises those late political transactions which have caused so much uneasiness in America. Sold by H. & P. RICE, Bookseller, No. 16, South Second Street, and No. 30, Market-street. June 26. $
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 30, 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 Irish editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vesey, jun's Reports in Chancery, 2 v. 4to. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Floyer's Producers Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Utes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 2d 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 Z. CHARIAH POULSON, jun. No. 30, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed prospectus, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 2awtf
Printed Calicoes. JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8 Chestnut-Street, Have for Sale FIFTY TRUNKS neatly assorted, very low on short credit. March 6. $  Richard and James Potter HAVE removed their Counting House to No. 45, South Fifth-street. August 2. w&fot  Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Schippensburg 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; that, not as M. Slough intimates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last, a recital of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer, may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Schippensburg, 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 Wirtner, 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 Schippensburg. 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 Monday. 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 Schippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily in its route from Philadelphia. A.D. Richmond, June 11, 1797.
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 1 ditto 25,000 & 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 3,000 & cash 3,000 6,000 1 ditto 1,000 & cash 1,000 2,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 300 do. 50 15,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 15,000 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 two 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; at James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwfi
From the Otego Herald. CAUTION. WHEREAS a combination of men in this county have undertaken to curish themselves, by fabricating titles to sundry valuable tracts of land, the property of gentlemen living in New York, Philadelphia, London and Paris, for which tracts of land large sums of money have been paid to those fraudulent men, by innocent purchasers. It is therefore just that public information should be given, to the end, that the injured may seek redress while the men have property, and are to be found. Those who have been discovered are Truman Harrison, Joseph Witecomb, said now to reside in the county of Saratoga; Thomas Kelly and several others who go under fictitious names. It is supposed that the lands offered for sale on these fabricated titles, are at least worth fifty thousand dollars. Such as we have a knowledge of are as follows: Lots No. 11 and 12, Otego patent, thousand acres each, the actual property of William Dellwyn, now of London; lots No. 58 and 64, same patent, thousand acres each, the property of Mr. Chaumont, now of Paris, and James Averill and others, of this State. There is some ground to suppose that the lands of Richard Wells and Charles Wharton, of Philadelphia, are under their management. The Printers will do well to give this place in their papers, as well to caution the public against purchasing those lands, as also to deprive those men in future from imposing on individuals, which their education and address have enabled them to do heretofore. Witecomb has been a shopkeeper of some note in this country. The following affidavits will for in a clear point of view the wickedness of those men, which when the public have perused, will induce them to excuse the interference of Wm. COOPER. Otego, July 28th, 1797. I Thomas Kelly, of the County of Otego, having been led into an error, by John Witecomb and Truman Harrison, of the same County, to sign a deed to them, for lot No. 58, Otego patent, which was the property of William T. Franklin now Mr. Chaumont's and others; and further the said Joseph and Truman did persuade me to do this against my inclination, which was made out on the 28th day of November, 1793, or for back two years so as to bring it to that time; and further the name of Pardun Stark to that deed was a fictitious name, there being no such person there. To this I make voluntary oath. THOMAS KELLY. 19th July, 1797. On the 19th July, 1797, came personally before me, Thomas Kelly, the subscriber to the above affidavit, and made solemn oath that it contains nothing but the truth. ELIHU PHINNEY, Justice of the Peace. On the 19th July, 1797, came before me Jacob Kibby, a person by me well known and worthy of good credit, who on his solemn oath did say, that two of the parties abovenamed did make application to him this deponent, some time in the winter of 1796, to make them a deed for two thousand acres of land in the Otego patent, and promised this deponent a share of the profits, on the sale of said lands, for his so doing; and that they made application several times for the same purpose, which services this deponent as often refused, declaring to them that he had no right to lands, and could do no such thing; which daring attempt on this deponent's integrity he had related among his friends several times, previous to making this affidavit. JACOB KIBBY. Sworn before me, ELIHU PHINNEY, Justice of the Peace. Aug. 3. 1aw4w.
Thirty Dollars Reward. FLED from the service of the subscriber, on the 19th instant, a negro man by the name of DICK, about twenty-five years of age, and five feet nine or ten inches high; by trade a carpenter, and is a very lively brisk workman. His countenance is very good—When spoken to, he converses with ease and confidence, and is pretty gacious. I purchased the said fellow of Mr. DuBoney Minor, in whose name he has been advertised in the Richmond newspapers. During his half runaway trip (last summer) he was employed a considerable length of time, by some person near Dumfries, from which circumstance, I conjecture, he has taken another northern route. I forewarn all persons from giving him employment, or any kind whatever, and masters of vessels and others, from carrying him out of this State. The above reward will be given if he is taken within forty miles of this city; and an additional sum, in proportion to the distance he may be brought, or the trouble and expense the apprehender may be at, in bringing him to this place. AUG. DAVIS. N. B. His apparel was of the usual negro kind, but he had more cloaths than is customary for them to possess. A.D. Richmond, June 11, 1797.
COLUMBIA HOUSE Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and relief, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.—Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 6th, 1797. $mif The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dodsley, 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. *ot
Will be Landed, From or board the ship Active, Capt. BLAIR, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp 2 Bales Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26.  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 be 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 registering, in the Canal, No. 2, City of Washington, No. 2, and Pateron 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. m&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, 2 dollars. W. YOUNG has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationery, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7. —"
THE SUBSCRIBER having been appointed by the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty, General Agent for all British creditors, and such particular agents as they may specially authorize, in prosecuting their claims before the Commissioners for carrying into effect the sixth article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, hereby gives notice that he has opened his office at his house the fourth call corner of Chestnut and Fifth Streets, Philadelphia, where he is ready to receive all claims or instructions for claims with the vouchers and documents thereof, for the purpose of bringing forward the same agreeably to the rules and orders which the board may think proper to prescribe. And as it will be for the interest of all concerned, that the several claims be so stated, and supported, as to prevent the delay which would arise from the necessity of obtaining further information, or additional materials, from persons residing at a distance, the general agent thinks it his duty to add, (for the direction chiefly of those, who, not having employed particular agents, may leave the prosecution of their claims to his charge and management) that all such claims ought in particular to set forth— 1st. The proper description and situation of the creditor or claimant, and original debtor, respectively. 2d. The date and nature of the original contract or debt. 3d. When, in what manner, and to what extent, the creditor or claimant was prevented or impeded, by the provision, operation or defect of law, the decisions and practice of courts, or restraint of execution from recovering payment of the debt in question. 4th. The loss and damage incurred or sustained, in consequence of such impediments, whether the same may have arisen from the insolvency, change of situation, or death of the debtor, the loss of legal remedy from lapse of time, or other causes impairing the value and security of the debt, which would not have operated if such impediments had not existed. And 5th. The particular grounds and reasons on which the claimant maintains, in the terms of the treaty, that :— by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, the creditor cannot now obtain and actually have and receive full and adequate compensation for the losses and damages to him sustained. The general agent thinks it his duty further to suggest that the several claims ought to be accompanied and supported by the affidavits of the claimants duly sworn and regularly attested, both as to the existence of the debts claimed, and such other circumstances as may be within their own knowledge respectively. And wherever the claimants in stating the nature of their evidence (which must in every instance be the best of which the nature is capable) have occasion to refer to the testimony of witnesses, it will be proper to apprise the general agent of the names and places of residence of such witnesses and the facts to be established by their testimony. Wm. Moore Smith. Philadelphia, June 8th, 1797. d
For Sale, That well known place, called VANDERGRIFT'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber. MORDECAI LEWIS. Nov 24. 2awtf.
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, striped purple trowsers and jacket. It is probable he will change his clothes, as he took a number with him. The said 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 Anne's County, Maryland. July 3. w&f
No. 183. District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the fifteenth day of June, in the twenty first year of the Independence of the United States of America, JAMES WOODHOUSE, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit:— "The Young Chemist's Pocket Companion, being a Description of a Portable Laboratory, containing a Philosophical apparatus, and a great number of Chemical Agents, by which any person may perform an endless variety of amusing and instructing Experiments, designed for the use of ladies and gentlemen, and intended to promote the cultivation of the Science of Chemistry in the United States of America. By JAMES WOODHOUSE, M.D. Professor of Chemistry, in the University of Pennsylvania, President of the Chemical Society of Philadelphia, &c." At present every thing that is not denominated Chemistry, is but a small part of a system of natural knowledge. In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 18. d3t—wstf
No. 188. District of Pennsylvania, to wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the twenty sixth day of July, in the twenty second 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, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 27. w&w
Public Notice is hereby given, THAT at June term, 1797, a petition was presented to the Court of Common Pleas, held at York Town, in the State of Pennsylvania, at the instance of James Short, praying the Court to supply a lost deed made by a certain Andrew Hickenlooper, to Hugh Morrison, James Morrison, and John Sample, executors to Hans Morrison, deceased, for six hundred acres of Land, situate in Menallen township, in the county of York:—All persons who have any objections to make to the object of the said petition are desired to attend at the Court House, in the town of York, on the 5th day of September next, otherwise the lost deed will be supplied. JOHN EDIE, Clerk. July 18. est5a
30 Dollars Reward. RAN away on Saturday last, two indented Servants, Clifford Dally, a mulatto boy, about 17 years of age, a thin light built active fellow, can read and write, five feet seven or eight inches high, has a heavy countenance; had on a tultian coarse and trowsers, a high crowned hat, fine shoes &c. Allan Hellons, a black man, about 24 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, a thick set clumsy built fellow, particularly about the breech, had on a sailor's blue jacket lined with fwankein, dark striped vest, fustian trowsers, 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. 54, North Third-street. The black fellow is about a year from Lewis Town, in the County of Suffolk, state of Delaware, and has taken the boy with him. July 31. mto&fsw
CAUTION. WHEREAS RICHARD LAKE has been attempting to sell a certain mortgage or assignment and lot of ground, situated on the south side of Vine-street, in the city of Philadelphia, containing in breadth, on Vine-street, sixteen feet, and in depth, southward, seventy five feet, bounded on the north side by Vine-street, on the east by ground late of Samuel Rhodes and Sarah his wife, on the south by ground late of John Pemberton, and on the west by another lot then about to be granted to Joseph Hollings—This is therefore to caution all persons against purchasing the above described property, the same having been mortgaged by the said Richard Lake to William Spade. July 14. coim
SARAH SPADE, Musical Instrument Manufactory, No. 167, Arch-Street. HARPER, harpsichord, grand, portable grand, side-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, parent, swell, and French harp stop, which he states 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, tuned, and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange. May 22. $am.
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, striped purple trowsers and jacket. It is probable he will change his clothes, as he took a number with him. The said 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 Anne's County, Maryland. July 3. w&f