Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1796-10-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 1272.]
THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 6, 1796.
[VOLUME X.]
Washington Lottery.
The Twenty-fourth & Twenty-fifth Days' Drawing of the Washington Lottery, No. 2, are received at the office No. 234, Market-street, where tickets may be examined. N. B. Information given where tickets in all the other lotteries may be procured. October 1, 1796. df
Great is TRUTH and must prevail.
JUST PUBLISHED.
And for sale at No. 41 Chestnut-street by J. ORMROD, An Apology for the Bible, By R. WATSON, D. D. F. R. S. Bishop of Llandaff, &c. Being a complete refutation of Paine's Age of Reason, And the only answer to the Second Part. August 30. df
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By W. YOUNG, MILLS and Son, [Price 50 cts. in boards, 62 1/2 neatly bound] An Apology for the Bible, In a series of Letters, Addressed to Thomas Paine, author of a book entitled The Age of Reason, part the second, being an investigation of true and fabulous theology. By R. WATSON, D. D. F. R. S. Lord Bishop of Llandaff, and Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Cambridge. Sept. 16. tu&f6
Epistle to Porcupine.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, by T. BRADFORD, No. 8, South Front-street, A congratulatory Epistle To the redoubtable Peter Porcupine, On his "complete triumph over the once towering but fallen and despicable fashion in the United States." A POEM, BY PETER GRIEVIOUS, JUN. To which is annexed, The Vision, A Dialogue between Marat and Porcupine in the infernal regions. Oct. 4. 3
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By MATHEW CAREY, 118, Market-street, A Dissertation on Slavery, WITH A PROPOSAL For the Gradual Abolition of it In the State of Virginia. By ST. GEORGE TUCKER, Professor of Law in the University of William and Mary, and one of the Judges in the General Court in Virginia. "Slavery not only violates the Laws of Nature and of Civil Society, it also wounds the best forms of government in a Democracy, where all men are equal, slavery is contrary to the spirit of the constitution." [Advertizer.] Sept. 29. 6
THIS DAY PUBLISHED,
By J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-street, (Price 12 1/2 Cents) The PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, Announcing his intention of retiring from public life at the expiration of the present constitutional term of presidency. September 20. d
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
By W. YOUNG, MILLS and Son, Corner of Second and Chestnut streets, Price 12 1/2 cts, The President's Address To the People of the United States, INTIMATING The resolution he has formed to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made, at the ensuing election of a President of the United States. Sept. 20. ws6
SALES OF INDIA GOODS.
The Cargo of the ship Ganges, capt. Tingey, from Calcutta and Bengal, consisting of Large and general assortment of Bengal and Madras COTTON and SILK GOODS. AMONG WHICH ARE A variety fine worked and plain Muslins, Dorcas, &c. Also, A Quantity of Excellent Sugar, In boxes and bags—and BLACK PEPPER, For Sale by Willings & Francis, No. 21 Penn Street. June 8. $
India Tamboured Muslins.
A small, handsome assortment of Muslins, viz. Fine tamboured Malda and Santipore Muslins, various patterns and prices. Plain 6-4 Jacquet. Corded and cross-barred Muffin Shawls. Ditto ditto 6-4 and 4-4 Dorcas. Muslin Handkerchiefs, fine and coarse. Japan Muslins, and A few pieces extraordinary fine Long Cloths. FOR SALE BY Thomas Tingey, No. 121, South Third-street. tu&f6 Sept. 12.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscriber intends to make application for a renewal of the following certificate, supposed to be lost on the passage to England in April 1794: Certificate No. 10335, dated 15th November, 1793, for 2830 dollars and 92 cents—Six per cent. domestic debt, on the books of the Treasury of the United States, in the name of the Hon. John Trevor. ROBERT BIRD, at John Warder's. Philadelphia, August 30th, 1796. tu&f6w
For Sale,
30 Hogsheads of choice New-England Rum, Landing from the Schooner John, at Vanuxem's wharf. For terms apply to No. 71, North Water Street, at the head of the wharf. Oct. 3. dtf
The Cargo of the Polacre Independent,
CAPTAIN CATHCART, from Alicante and Lisbon, landing at the subscribers wharf— 28 Pipes of Brandy 18 Bales of Spanish wool 3 do. of Aniseed 7000 Buhels of best Lisbon Salt 80 Boxes of Lemons For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS. A L S O, Seventy Hogsheads of prime JAMAICA SUGARS, received by the ship Dominick Terry, Capt. De Hart, from Kingston. Sept. 13. d
LANDING,
From on board the Brig REBECCA, Dominic Davine, Master, at Philip Care's Wharf, and for Sale by the Subscriber, London Particular Madeira WINE, In Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. There are in the above parcel 10 Hds. of CHOICE OLD WINE, fit for immediate use. Robert Andrews, No. 86, So. Wharves. Sept. 6. mw&f
Thomas Ryerson
HAS just received, by the ships Molly and Hamburg Packet from Liverpool, and the Light Horse from Bristol, and is now opening for sale, at his Store No. 177, Market-street, an extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Hardware and Saddlery. The ship Caroline, now on her passage from Liverpool to Philadelphia, brings the remainder of his fall importation. N. B. At the above store may be had, a few elegant Mahogany Cases for Table Furniture; also, a good assortment of the best kinds of Knives and Forks. Sept. 23. d
Wm. HOLDERNESSE,
No. 76 High Street, HAS received, by the latest arrivals from Europe and the East Indies, a well selected assortment of Silk Mercery, Linen Drapery and Haberdashery Goods; which he will sell, Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest terms; AMONG WHICH ARE, Some fine India Muslins embroidered with gold and silver Superfine Book, Jacquet, and Mullmul ditto Do do do do Handkerchiefs Some extra black raffeties, interlaced and colored Persian Bandana Handkerchiefs Long and short Nankeens English Mantuas of the first quality Damask table linen and napkins, very fine Silk Hosiery, an elegant assortment Thread and cotton do Umbrellas—green silk, oil'd do. and do. cloth French cambrics, very fine Irish Linens, do. &c. &c. June 14. $
FOR SALE,
PORT WINE, and HOLLAND GIN, of the first qualities in Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks. Brokers and Commission Merchants, No. 63, So. 3d St. Who discount approved NOTES of hand. N. B. An APPRENTICE Wanted. September 14. mw&f
For sale by the subscribers,
IN PENN-STREET, 130 quarter Casks fresh Hyson Tea; 100 ditto do. fresh Sououchong Tea; 300 Boxes China, containing small tea sets of 42 pieces; 400 pieces Bandanaes. Willings & Francis. January 30. tt&f
FOR SALE,
By N. and J. FRAZIER, No. 95, S. Front-street, Prime Boston Beef, in barrels. Georgia Cotton. Carolina Rice and Indigo. Sherry and Teneriffe Wines, of excellent quality. Ravens Duck. India Bandanaes. Sewing Silks, various colours. Coffees and Gurrahs. Sept. 17. tt&f4w
Lottery and Broker's Office,
No. 64, South Second Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. 2, for sale—a Check Book for examination—and prizes paid in the late Lottery. Check Books kept for examination and registering, for the City of Washington, No. 2, and Patterson Lotteries, both of which are now drawing—information where tickets are to be had, and prizes exchanged for undrawn tickets. A complete list of all the prizes in the late New-Port Long-Wharf, Hotel and Public School Lottery, for examination. The subscriber solicits the application of the public and his friends, who wish to purchase or sell Bank Stock, Certificates, Bills of Exchange or Notes, Houses, Lands, &c. or to obtain money on deposit of property. Wm. Blackburn. Philadelphia, August 18, 1796. mth
NOTES LOST.
WHEREAS two notes drawn by Benjamin Haskell and George W. Kirkland, dated Boston, the 24th February, 1796, payable to Joseph May, or order, in 18 months after date, one for One Thousand Dollars, the other Fifteen Dollars, were stolen with some other papers out of a trunk on the Lancaster road. It is requested that any person to whom they may be offered for negotiation, will give notice thereof to the subscriber. GARRETT COTTRINGER. Sept. 30. tt&f
Disolution of Partnership.
THE Partnership between ROBERT ANDREWS and DAVID MEREDITH, under the firm of ANDREWS and MEREDITH, being dissolved. All persons who are indebted to, or who have claims against the said house, are requested to apply for settlement to the subscriber. ROBERT ANDREWS, No. 86, So. Wharves. Sept. 6, 1796. d tf
John Whitesides & Co.
Have for Sale, Venice Red, Spanish Brown, White lead, ground in oil. Shot, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. London Porter, in casks and bottles. Green Pepper. Several crates of Queens Ware, in sets, with desert ditto. Plate Steel, German ditto. Sept. 21. d2w
For Sale,
By J. WARDER, PARKER & Co. An Invoice of Cordage, Consisting of different sizes, from 12 inch cables down to rope of 2 inches, of different lengths: Imported in the ship Swift, from Hull, and entitled to drawback. Sept. 27. dtf
NANKEENS,
Of the first quality, FOR SALE BY, R.D. and JAS. POTTER. For any quantity above Five Thousand Pieces, a liberal credit will be given. R. & J. P. September 13. T. tf 70,000 Pieces Nankeens, Of the best quality and on reasonable terms, FOR SALE BY, Philip Nicklin & Co. August 26. dtf
Philip Nicklin & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, Sououchong } FRESH TEAS Hyson Skin } Young Hyson } Hyson and } Imperial } Yellow Nankeens China Ware, assorted in Boxes and Casks Quicksilver Bandana Handkerchiefs of excellent quality in casks London Market } MADEIRA WINE London particular } in pipes, hogsheads, & New-York Market } quarter casks Teneriffe Wine in pipes and hogsheads Sugar Candy by the Box Sail Canvas No. 1 & 2 Lead in sheets 3 Casks of Cutlery assorted A few chests of Manchester Goods, assorted thickets, cords, striped Nankeens, &c. 3 Small packages of black sewing-filks 3 Tierces Virginia Snake-root. Nails assorted in casks July 18. mw&f
Wanted to Rent,
A convenient, well furnished Bed Chamber, With a good fire-place, in an airy and healthy part of the city. The person who wants to rent such a chamber, would have no objection to board, or breakfast only, with the family occupying the house, as may be most agreeable. Apply to the printer. September 29. taw
Public Notice is Hereby Given,
TO the Freemen of the City and County of Philadelphia, and the County of Delaware, that a general election will be held on Tuesday the eleventh day of October next. The election to be opened between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon, and one o'clock in the afternoon. When the freemen of the City of Philadelphia, are to meet at the State-house in the said city, to elect Six Representatives for said city in General Assembly. One Representative for said city in the House of Representatives of the United States. Twenty persons for members of the Common Council. Twelve persons for members of the Select Committee. The Freemen of the City and County of Philadelphia to elect One person for Governor Two persons for Coroners One person for County Commissioner The Freemen of the County of Philadelphia, to elect Six Representatives for said County in General Assembly. One Representative for said county in the House of Representatives of the United States. The Freemen of the City and County of Philadelphia, and County of Delaware, to elect One Senator for the State The Freemen of the township of the Northern Liberties are to hold their election at the town-house in Second Street continued, above Coats's Street. The Freemen of the townships of Germantown, Roxborough and Bristol, are to hold their election at the Union School House in Germantown. The Freemen of the townships of Oxford, Byberry, Lower Dublin and Moreland, are to hold their election at the house of the late John Barnsley in Burslemton, in the township of Lower Dublin. And the Freemen of the District of Southwark, and the townships of Moyamensing, Passyunk, and Kingsessing, are to hold their election at the State-House in the City of Philadelphia. The Constables of each Ward, District, &c. are to hold their election, in the different districts to choose their inspectors for the ensuing year, and to give their attendance at the time and respective places. Sept. 26. JOHN BAKER, Sheriff.
THE Electors of Chester county are requested
to meet at Hunt Downing's, in East-Cain township, on Friday, the 7th day of October ensuing, to form a ticket for the ensuing election. September 12, 1796.
THE Inhabitants of the county of Chester are requested
to meet at the house of Abraham Marshall, in the township of West-Bradford, in said county, on the 7th day of October next, in order to consult on a general ticket for the ensuing election. September 14, 1796.
WANTED,
An APPRENTICE to the Printing Business. Enquire at this Office. Aug. 9.
WANTED,
THREE JOURNEYMEN BOOK-BINDERS, GOOD steady workmen will meet with constant employment, and good wages; by applying to JOHN CURTIS, No. 43, North Fourth-street. N. B. BOOK-BINDING in all its different branches, executed with neatness and dispatch. Public and private libraries repaired in the neatest and best manner. September 20. 1 & 2w
New-England Rum,
In hogsheads, Welsh's best Boston Chocolate, And HYSON-SKIN TEA, in quarter casks, FOR SALE BY A. MARPLE & ISR. W. MORRIS, No. 60. Dock-street. Sept. 24. co6t.
No. 154.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: It is remembered that on the 26th day of September, in the twenty-first year of the Independence of the United States of America, Abraham Bradley, junior of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a Map, the right whereof, he claims as author in the words following to wit: "Map of the United States exhibiting the situations, connections & distances of the said District, with the several Counties, Ports of Entry and Delivery for Foreign vessels, and the principal rivers." By ABRAHAM BRADLEY, jun. 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, District of Pennsylvania.
No. 152.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit: It is remembered, that on the seventeenth day of September, in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, William Mitchell, of the said district, deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "A new and complete system of book-keeping, by an improved method of double entry, adapted to retail, domestic and foreign trade; exhibiting a variety of transactions which usually occur in business. The whole comprised in three sets of books; the first set being a copy of the second, according to those systems most generally in use, is given in order to exhibit, by a comparative view, the advantages of the system now laid down. To which is added, a table of the duties payable on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States of America. The whole in dollars and cents." By William Mitchell. 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, clk. dist. Pennsylvania. N. B. The above Book is now published, and may be had of the Booksellers. October 5. taw4w
Plans of the city of Philadelphia,
Including the Northern Liberties and district of Southwark, Published, and sold by BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68, High Street, (Price one dollar.) THIS plan is 26 inches square, and has been engraved by one of the first artists in the city, from a late and accurate survey. Purchasers are entitled to a pamphlet with each plan, giving "some account of the city, its population, trade, government, &c." July 19. tu&f6
MR. FRANCIS,
(Of the New Theatre) TAKES this opportunity of returning thanks to his scholars and to the public. Mr. Francis intends, on his return from Maryland, to open a public academy for dancing, upon a plan entirely new. He flatters himself that his attention to his pupils hitherto renders any promise of conducting his future schemes on the most liberal and liberal terms, of propriety, totally unnecessary. N. B. Private tuition as usual. June 3. taw
BRANDY,
OF 1st and 4th proof, and equal in quality to that imported from France, may be had of the subscriber, at his Distillery, No. 115, Story or New-street, between Third and Fourth-streets, where the public, upon application, may judge for themselves, and will find it an object well worth their attention. RUM and GIN in any quantity, for exportation or home consumption, and of superior quality—by Thomas Cave. P.S. RYE, MALT, BARLEY, and MELASSES, will be purchased, or taken in exchange for spirits, upon application as above. Also any quantity of Glaret or other wine fit for distillation. August 29th, 1796. M4w
University of Pennsylvania,
October 5, 1796. The Medical Lectures will commence the first Monday in November. taw3w
Society for the relief of distressed Pilots,
their Widows and Children. Agreeably to the act incorporating the Society for the relief of distressed Pilots, their widows and children, the Members thereof are requested to attend their general meeting at the Carpenters' Hall, in the court leading up to the Bank of the United States, on Monday the 10th inst. (October) at six o'clock in the evening, in order to elect their officers for the ensuing year, and transact other business of said Society.

THE PANTHEON,  And Ricketts's AMPHITHEATRE, For Equestrian and Stage performances. Corner of Chestnut and Sixth-streets, will be opened on MONDAY, October the 10th, with a  Brilliant Display of Scenery, AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTINGS, New lights, and a great variety of  SUPERB DECORATIONS. Mr. Ricketts will endeavor to make the entertainments of each evening as agreeable as possible, being resolved to use his best exertions to render satisfaction to his friends and patrons. The doors will open at 6 o'clock—Performance commences at 7—Boxes 75. 6d.—Pit 35. 9d. Tickets to be had at the ticket office of the Pantheon, and at Sellers's hotel. Evenings of Performance to be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
No. 153.  District of Pennsylvania, to wit. BE it remembered, that on the twenty-fourth day of September, in the twenty-first year of the independence of the United States of America, William Cobbett 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. "The Political Censor, or Review of the most interesting political occurrences relative to the United States of America—By Peter Porcupine"—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. District Pennsylvania.
For Charter, The Danish Barque BENEVENTURA, Samuel Stub, master, A good vessel, of about two hundred tons burthen. JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Sept. 17. dtf
For Charter, The Ship Dominick Terry, Jacob De Hart, master: an excellent vessel, of about 3000 barrels burthen. Jesse & Robert Waln. September 27. dtf
For Cork, The Ship Mary Ann, Francis Stuart, master: is a strong, good ship, sails fast, and has good accommodations for passengers. Great part of her cargo being ready, she will sail in 30 days. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, at Mr. Shortall's wharf, Or to Stuart & Barr. Sept. 29. dtf No. 100, South Front-street.
FOR LONDON, The capital ship CERES, To sail soon:—For freight or passage apply to DAVY, ROBERTS & Co. or John Vaughan, Front-street. September 10.
DISTRICT COURT, Pennsylvania District. IN pursuance of a writ to me directed, from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, 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 Wednesday the 12th day of October inst. at 12 o'clock at noon, the SHIP called
The JOSEPHUS, With all and singular her tackle, apparel and furniture, as the same now are, the said ship having been condemned to pay mariners wages, &c. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, 4th October, 1796. dtf
For Sale, The remarkable fast sailing  SCHOONER LIVELY, now lying at Hamilton's wharf, built in 1794 by Mr. Yard at Kensington, of live-oak and red-cedar—her dimensions are 68 feet 3 inches length on deck—19 feet 6 inches breadth, of beam—8 feet 4 inches hold—and carries between 5 and 600 barrels flour. The Lively being well known here, any further description of her is unnecessary—suffice it to say, that she is not inferior to any vessel of her size in any respect whatever. For terms apply to EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149, South Front-street. Who will have landed on Wednesday morning next, from on board the Brigantine LIBERTY, Captain MURPHEY, at said wharf.
100 Hogheads prime Havana Molasses. He has likewise for sale, A few packages of CALCUTTA GOODS—Consisting of, Fugum Cloths, Humhams, Tickerys, Baftas, Coffees, Barhar, Pullicat and Bandanno Handkerchiefs, Guzenahs, black Taffetas, Choppa Romalls, Gurrhas, Patna Chintzes &c. &c. Also, A quantity of Rhode-Island CHEESE, Spermaceti CANDLES, and a few barrels BEEF. October 3. dtf
For Glasgow, The good brig COMMERCE, E. TALLMAN, master. Will sail from New-York, the 9th inst. having two-thirds of her cargo ready to go on board—She is intended to return to Philadelphia very early in the Spring. For freight or passage apply to THOMAS SIMPSON, at Samuel Breck, junr's, South Third-street, Opposite Mr. Chew's Gardens. Oct. 3. 5
For Boston, The Schooner JOHN, A constant trader. Peter Coffin, master, lying at Mr. Vanuxem's wharf, will sail in all next week. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board or to Edward Stow, junr. Who has received by the above vessel, Some excellent Pickled Salmon, and a few quintals of the Very best kind of Dumb Fish. September 30. dtf
For New-York, Newport, and Providence, The new Schooner EAGLE, John Earl, master: will sail in a few days; has elegant accommodations for passengers, and will take freight on moderate terms. Apply to the master on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. October 5. dtf
From the COLUMBIAN MIRROR, and Alexandria Gazette. To the Freeholders of the counties of Prince William, Stafford and Fairfax.
Fellow Citizens, IT has ever been my opinion that the suffrages of freemen, at all elections, ought to be given in the most free and unbiased manner, and, therefore, disapprove of personal applications to individuals for their votes, a practice which ought to be discountenanced in a republican government, where the interests of the citizens so materially depend on the proper exercise of the right of suffrage. But it is also my opinion that the political sentiments of every man who offers himself as a candidate for any office ought to be well known and understood. I will, therefore, disclose mine to you, as far as relate to the subject of this address, with that freedom and candour which become a republican.
When I first offered myself as a candidate for your suffrages, as an elector of the President and Vice-President of the United States, at the approaching election which will take place at your respective Court-houses on the first Monday in November next, I had a hope that the great and good man, who has so wisely and happily administered the first of these important offices, would not have made it necessary at this period to choose his successor. In that hope I have been disappointed. He has requested, in a paternal and affectionate address to his fellow-citizens, that he might not be considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made. I hold it essential to the prosperity and felicity of our country, that the successor of our beloved President be one who will conduct our public affairs upon the same principles which have governed his administration, as well with respect to all foreign nations, as with respect to the several States. Under this persuasion, if it shall happen that I have the honour to represent you at the election, I shall, after obtaining all the information in my power respecting the different characters, give a vote for him who will most probably persevere in the course of his predecessor as nearly as circumstances will admit.
Mr. Patrick Henry and Mr. Thomas Jefferson, of Virginia, Mr. John Adams, of Massachusetts, and Mr. Thomas Pinckney, of South-Carolina, are the gentlemen who will probably be voted for, and although I am determined, should I be your representative, not finally to decide on the characters for whom I shall vote until the meeting of the electors; yet I am free to declare, that if I retain my present impressions, I shall vote for Patrick Henry and John Adams. Mr. Henry's character must be well known to you. His early and manly opposition to the usurpation of the British Parliament, which brought about our happy revolution; his diligence and wisdom while at the head of the government of this State; his exemplary and praiseworthy conduct since the adoption of the Federal Constitution; his love of order and hatred of despotism, whether of the one, or of the many, united to his great abilities and fixed attachment to republican principles, justly entitle him to universal confidence.
Mr. Adams has served his country usefully and faithfully, in various high political stations, from the first dawn of the revolution to the present time. I know no man more likely to persevere in that policy which has so long promoted the prosperity and preserved the tranquillity of the United States, and I think it neither wise nor generous to discard a public servant who has faithfully served his country more than twenty years. But much pains have been taken by some among us who were opposed to the adoption of the federal constitution, and who continually abuse the administration of the federal government, to induce you to believe that Mr. Adams is a friend to monarchy and hereditary titles.
The bare mention of the confidence reposed in him, at different and trying periods, by his fellow-citizens, will be sufficient to refute so groundless a charge. From the time of the election of the first American congress, until the year 1779, Mr. Adams was a member of that patriotic body. About that time he was joined by Congress with Dr. Franklin as commissioner to the court of France; upon his return to America he was a principal agent in the formation of the present constitution of the state of Massachusetts, which, surely, presents no monarchical or aristocratical features, but is most purely and truly republican. And about the year 1782 he was appointed minister plenipotentiary to the states general of the United Netherlands—negotiated an advantageous treaty, and obtained a very considerable and necessary loan from that government for the United States. In the same year he was one of the commissioners who made the treaty of peace with Great-Britain; can it be presumed that his co-patriots, with whom he had served in congress from the commencement of the war, who had seen him; in that body, rise to second the motion for American independence and freedom, a time which tried men's souls, were not acquainted with his political principles? or that they would have entrusted the most important interests of the United States to a citizen who had not fully evinced his republican principles and zeal for the public good? Soon after the conclusion of the war he was appointed ambassador to the court of London, and since the adoption of the federal constitution, he has been twice chosen vice-president of the United States—Credulous, indeed, must he be who can believe a bare assertion that such a man is a friend to monarchy. Mr. Adams, in a book written by him, in the year 1786, entitled, "A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America," has, with great ability, pointed out the superior advantages of a republican government; and yet some are hardy enough to assert that, in that book, he discovers his preference of a monarchy to any other form of government. The following extract will, I think, disprove the assertion, to the satisfaction of every unprejudiced man—In page 95 he says, "After all, let us compare every constitution we have seen with those of the United States of America, and we shall have no reason to blush for our country: on the contrary,
we shall feel the strongest motives to fall upon our knees, in gratitude to heaven for having been graciously pleased to give us birth and education in that country, and for having destined us to live under her laws—We shall have reason to exult if we make our comparison with England and the English constitution. Our people are undoubtedly sovereign—All the landed and other property is in the hands of the citizens—not only their representatives, but their senators and governors are annually chosen. There are no hereditary titles, honors, offices nor distinctions. The legislative, executive and judicial powers are carefully separated from each other. The powers of the one, the few and the many, are nicely balanced in their legislatures. Trials by jury are preserved in all their glory, and there is no standing army. The habeas corpus is in full force, and the press is the most free in the world; and where all these circumstances take place, it is unnecessary to add that the laws alone can govern."
What words could Mr. Adams have used which would more fully express his preference of an elective chief magistrate and an elective senate, to an hereditary monarch or chief magistrate and an hereditary senate?
Attempts are made to excite your fears for the interests of Potomac, and to induce you to believe that our eastern brethren are not friendly to the Federal City. "One of the expedients of party to acquire influence with particular districts, is, to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts." Can you believe, my fellow-citizens, that the congress of the United States, after pledging the public faith by a solemn act, establishing the permanent seat of government of the United States on the Potomac; the immense expenditures of money, as well by the public as individuals in that city, confiding in the public faith; and after having guaranteed a considerable loan for the purpose of carrying on the public buildings—will be so regardless of the preservation of the union, and the principles of justice, as to repeal that act. But if any are so uncharitably disposed as to believe, that a President of the United States will regard the local advantages of his own state more than the general good of the union, they have nothing to fear on that score, either from Mr. Henry as a Virginian, or Mr. Adams as a Massachusettsian. The geographical situation of Massachusetts, precludes the expectation that the seat of government can ever be established there; and it is evidently more to the interest of the people of that state, that congress should remove to Potomac, than that they should remain in Philadelphia or any other large town: but if it remains in Philadelphia, they are excluded from every advantage arising from the seat of government, in consequence of the great wealth and population of that city.
I think it unnecessary to state, in a public address, all the causes of my preference of Mr. Henry and Mr. Adams, or either of them, to Mr. Jefferson; yet I think it my duty to declare, that Mr. Jefferson's conduct, when governor of Virginia, in the year 1781, in abandoning the trust with which he was charged, at the moment of an invasion of the enemy, by which great confusion, loss and distress accrued to the state, in the destruction of public records and vouchers for general expenditures, and his retirement from the office of secretary of state, at a time when the peace and tranquillity of the United States appeared in extraordinary peril, are, in my opinion, strong objections against his appointment to the office of President of the United States. These instances shew him to want firmness; and a man who shall once have abandoned the helm in the hour of danger, or at the appearance of a tempest, seems not fit to be trusted in better times, for no one can know how soon, or from whence a storm may come.
Although I have declared my present sentiments to be in favour of Mr. Henry and Mr. Adams, my mind shall be open to conviction; and I shall hold it a sacred duty, after obtaining all the information in my power, respecting the characters, who may be nominated, to vote for those who, in my judgment, are best qualified to fill the offices of President and Vice-President, and with whom the peace, happiness and interests of the United States can be most safely entrusted.—And, as I should vote for George Washington, if he could be prevailed on to continue longer in office, in preference to any other citizen; so shall I regard a coincidence in principles and sentiments with that illustrious citizen, as the best recommendation of his successor. CHARLES SIMMS. Alexandria, Sept. 27, 1796.
BOSTON, September 29. We hear that on Thursday last the selectmen waited on citizen Adet, minister of the French republic; when the chairman, citizen Price, addressed him nearly as follows:
Minister of France, The Selectmen of the town of Boston, wait on you with their congratulations on your safe arrival in this metropolis. They also felicitate you on the brilliant victories of the arms of the republic of France over the arms of the combined despots. They would take this opportunity to assure you that their devout wish is, that the amity and friendship which now subsists between the republic of France and the United States of America, may continue to the end of time.
To which the minister made the following reply: That he felt distressed how to express in the American language the pleasure and satisfaction it gave him on being waited upon by the selectmen of the metropolis of Massachusetts, a town which had been so early and determinedly engaged in the cause of republicanism and the rights of man—The affectionate manner in which they express their pleasure on his arrival at Boston, made an impression on him too deep to be forgotten. The congratulations on the success of the French arms, gave him the highest pleasure as a minister from the republic of France; that he sincerely joined them in prayer, that the two republics might be more firmly united in the bonds of friendship and affection, and that nothing on his part should be left undone to promote and cement the same.
NEW-YORK, October 4. Yesterday arrived at this port, the Schooner Clara, Capt. Lefcomb, in 60 days from Bourdeaux. By Capt. L. the Bourdeaux correspondent of the Argus Editor has sent a file of Paris and Bourdeaux papers—from Paris to July 26, and Bourdeaux to July 31, inclusive. The national festival was celebrated at Bourdeaux the 26th July in the utmost tranquillity; at which, with the triumphal throne, was committed to the flames, the ruins of the tribunal on which the military commission was besieged. The editor of the Bourdeaux paper observes, that there were but very few of the national guards at this solemnity—and assigns, as a natural reason, that between the old and new organisation, which is not yet terminated, the citizens were at a loss what companies they belonged to, and their uniting under the same flag was more difficult than usual—but, he cannot assign the same reason why the burning of the throne, taking of the battle, &c. were unaccompanied by military discharges—public festivals, says he, should speak to the senses, and characterise the festive band, in respect to the objects of the festival. There were patriotic songs, lyreick hymns, and dancing. Our correspondent writes as follows—
Bourdeaux, July 31. "Never was such a series of success as has followed the republican arms of France; every day new battles, and always victorious. The German princes all demanding separate peace—the states of Italy all subdued, and honorable terms of peace granted for the people, but heavy contributions on church and state both in money and provisions: near 700 pieces cannon taken this spring by general Buonaparte—the army on the Rhine and Moselle, equally victorious. In short the Austrians are put to the rout in every direction; and, as at the last gasp, they now commit every act of barbarity on the poor defenceless men, women and children, in their retreat. "A general peace on the continent must take place immediately, as nothing can withstand republican bayonets. La Vendee is totally starved; their chiefs shot; the people swearing allegiance, and submission, except a few Banditti who rob and plunder, indiscriminately, aristocrats and republicans. All is peace in France. "Price Current at Bourdeaux, July 31. Flour 36 to 40 or 6 to 7 Crowns per barrel. Rice 17 to 18 or 3 Crowns per cwt. Tobacco 45 per cwt. Coffee 36 sous per lb." (Argus.)
WETZLAER, July 15. It has already been announced in several Journals that the French had promised to respect the Archives of Wetzlaer. It is to the good offices and recommendation of the King of Prussia that the Empire is indebted for this moderation on the part of the Republicans, as will be seen by the following letter upon this subject by the Minister of Foreign affairs to M. de Santoz Rottin, Minister Plenipotentiary from his Prussian Majesty at Paris. "SIR, "The Directory is pleased to condescend to the demand made by you in the name of his Prussian Majesty, in favor of the archives deposited in the city of Wetzlaer. I have sent an order to gen. Jourdan to respect them religiously, in case the warlike operations should be carried on that side. Receive at the same time the assurance of the consideration with which I am, &c. (Signed.) "DELACROIX."
This morning the Magistrates put all the blue and green cloth in requisition as they likewise have all the horses. The Palace of the Prince of Tour and Taxis is kept in readiness for General Jourdan. Every communication with the Upper Rhine is now entirely cut off by the progress of the French. The first payment of the Frankfort contribution is already prepared in ready money—and it is supposed that the second will be procured on credit from some other Imperial city. The court of Darmstadt has been removed to Schweinfort, and yesterday a French General took up his residence in the Palace of Darmstadt. The minister of the Electorate of Brunswick, with the Prussian and Russian ministers still remain at Frankfort, and is treated by the French generals with great respect as a neutral minister. The arms of Brunswick are still affixed at his house, and the gates are ordered to be opened to him and his liveries.
COLOGNE, July 22. [Extract of a private letter.] "The Austrians are selling all their magazines to the magistrates of the places which they abandon. The magazines at Manheim have equally been sold to the city for the purpose of furnishing it with provisions. The Austrians have not left a strong garrison for its defence: they have done the same at Philippsbourg; but the garrison at this latter place is composed, in a great measure, only of the troops of the empire and the palatinate."
TOULON, July 9. The day before yesterday the frigate La Justice, coming from the Dardanelles, entered our harbour—she was chased by two English ships along the coast. Yesterday a small Spanish Tartane was sunk by the fire of one of our batteries; a signal was made to her—she would not answer it; the battery discharged one gun, and the vessel went down in two hours after: the whole crew has been saved.
LONDON, July 29. In consequence of the outrages committed by the enemy's cruizers on American property destined for this country, the British government have it in contemplation to send an additional naval force to the coast of America, for the purpose of protecting the trade of our new commercial allies from the depredations of an insolent, daring and faithless enemy!!! Captain Woodward, of the America, which arrived at Cowes on Wednesday from the East Indies, brings intelligence of the perfect safety of the Cape of Good Hope; and contradicts the report of the capture of several homeward-bound Indianmen by the Dutch fleet.

PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 6, 1796.
Citizen ADET, Minister from the Republic of France to the United States, returned to this city on Monday last from Boston.
On Sunday last a young man, a native and citizen of New-Jersey, was called on by one of the city constables to assist in apprehending a negro who had robbed his master and ran away. The negro declared his intention to murder the man who should attempt to take him, and instantly discharged a musket, heavily loaded, and lodged the contents in the young man's leg, which is so severely wounded, that it is feared an amputation must take place. The villain was, after considerable difficulty, secured and committed to jail.
At an election held at the City Hall on Monday the 3d inst. for Trustees and Treasurer of the Mutual Assurance company, for insuring houses from loss by fire, the following gentlemen were duly elected, to wit:
 Trustees,  Matthew Clarkson, William Richards,  Isaac Jones, John Morrell,  Thomas Ewing, Robert Wharton,  John Knight, Godfrey Haga,  James Read, Daniel Smith,  Thomas Allibone, Caspar W. Morris,  George Wescott,   
Treasurer, JOSEPH SIMS, JOHN JENNINGS, Clerk.
At a meeting of a large number of the citizens of the county of Philadelphia, convened by public notice on the 4th of October, at the town-house in the Northern Liberties, for the purpose of nominating a proper person as Governor of the state, a Representative in the Congress of the United States, a Senator and Representatives for the State Legislature, it was agreed to support the following ticket:
 Governor, Thomas Mifflin.  Congress, Blair McClenachan.  Senator, John Pearson, Delaware County.  Assembly, Richard Tittermary, Isaac Worrell, Michael Leib, Manuel Eyre, William Linnard, George Logan. 
Published by order of the Meeting, JOHN BROWNE, N. L. Chairman, JAMES ROLPH, Secretary.
MR. FENNO, I accidentally came across the following among some old English letters; by the date, it was written many years since. To the Rev. Doctor Moad.
SIR, In the course of the current year, actuated by motives I trust consistent with the principles of universal benevolence, I subscribed to a collection which was made for defraying the expense attending the repairs of your Parish Church. The Society were pleased to accept of my subscription, and it is with great pleasure I observe, that the building is in a fair way of appearing in its original splendor.
AN ELECTION ANECDOTE. A certain great Merchant having some business to transact with JOHN SWANWICK, the present Member of Congress from this City, and candidate for the same station at the approaching election, took the liberty to represent to the member, that he was injuring his pecuniary interest by the part he had taken in politics. JOHN SWANWICK replied, "that he would rather sacrifice his whole fortune than abandon his principles."
If the above is true, it is so partially only. What Mr. Swanwick's principles are, remains to be known. It is, however, well known what those of his supporters are; and if Mr. Swanwick's are the same, they are hostile to the Constitution of the United States, to the peace and prosperity of the people—the union of the states, and the republican maxim, that the majority ought to govern.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL. THIS DAY'S MAIL. ALBANY, September 23. More Counterfeit Money. Yesterday a person was taken up in this city, and examined before Mr. Recorder Taylor, on a charge of having knowingly passed a counterfeit 40 dollar
bill of the bank of the United States. Several counterfeit bills were found upon him. He is committed to goal.
NEW-YORK, October 5. We hear from Duchess county, that on the 2d of last month, about 11 o'clock at night, the house and store of Robert Johnson, esquire, of Carmel-town, was consumed by fire, with a considerable property. The loss is said to be estimated at 750l.
From late London Papers. LONDON, July 28. Yesterday the five Sepoys and three Lascars, who came over in the rice ships from Bengal, and who were, some time since, shown to the king by Mr. Dundas, at Wimbledon, attended at St. James's with a petition, praying to be sent home by an early ship.
TRIAL OF THE BISHOP OF BANGOR, AND OTHERS, FOR A RIOT.
On Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock, the trial of the bishop of Bangor, and others, indicted for an assault and riot, commenced at the Shrewsbury assizes, before Mr. Justice Heath.
The indictment set forth, that Samuel Grindley, gentleman, is deputy register of the episcopal consistorial court of the bishop of Bangor, in consequence of which he has a right to occupying a certain office room adjoining the cathedral church of Bangor, called the register office, for the purpose of transacting the business of the said office;
The bishop entered the office in a great passion, stamping his feet, saying, "fine work, fine work!" yes, said Grindley, fine work in breaking open my office. Your office! I said the bishop; you must quit it.
ABRIDGEMENT OF THE STATE OF POLITICS, FOR THIS WEEK.
Affairs have certainly taken a most serious turn, and the war may be said to draw towards an issue upon the continent. If the torrent of success continues with the French armies upon the Upper and Lower Rhine, we shall soon tremble for The very Heart of Germany.
look upon, without feeling the return of all those palied and jaded sentiments, with which we have long beheld that people trampling, with impunity, upon the law and liberties of nations.
Murder of British Property, have been disappointed in almost the whole, by the wisdom and activity of the measures adopted and executed by the
Factory and the Fleet. In the next, their armies have been still more weakened and dispersed. And lastly, the resentment and hatred of all Italy, have been redoubled and confirmed.
It becomes necessary, however, as often as any usurpation of territory is effected by arms, to consider its advantages under two very different and distinct points of view—and perhaps under a third, which is the complicated result of the two others.
The hopes, however, of the imperialists in Italy, which do not only redouble with these circumstances, but with the fresh armies they have received from the Rhine, are clearly brought with the danger which that frontier of the empire has incurred from the withdrawing of so powerful a force, and so necessary to its own defence and security.
This however appears to be the true policy of Europe at this fatal crisis, to determine at any price, and with any sacrifice, this court to be virtuous, to be patriotic, to be German;
Frankfort has fallen, and Mentz is once more threatened by the Enemy. Are there no arguments, no inducements, no motives more powerful and persuasive, no interests more dear and valuable to
Frederic the Third, than a tolerated crown and a dependant authority? Is there a vile and malignant satisfaction in the distress and danger of the Chief of the Empire, which can counterbalance or extinguish all fear, all sense of his own?
Immediate Peace; It is not because we entertain any serious apprehensions from being left alone in this war, that we press the necessity of once more engaging The Arms of the King of Prussia;
the continent; and if it were to cease before these thoughts can be printed, we have been placed in a situation in which it is difficult to conceive how we can be injured or even attacked by that nation.
COWES, July 27. The America, captain Woodward, from the Isle of France, arrived here this day. She sailed from St. Helena on the first of June, in company with the Standard man of war, and 13 homeward-bound Indiamen, besides country ships, in all 25 sail, and parted with them two days after they left that place, and touched at the island of Ascension.
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE LIST.
PHILADELPHIA, October 6.
   ARRIVED. Days.     Ship Eliza, Barrowdale, Bourdeaux, 65   Brig Eliza, Yardley, Hamburg, 60   Mary, Jemmy, Bret, 54   Mary, Every, Bordeaux, 60   The Arethusa, Cook, arrived at Cowes, from Philadelphia, and failed for Amsterdam July 27.   The letter bag of the ship Aurora, captain Suter, for Cowes, will be taken from the post-office this afternoon, the 6th inst. at 5 o'clock.   NORFOLK, September 29.   Yesterday arrived the ship Charles Carter, Capt. Bell, from London; she left the Downs the 1st of August, but brings no late news.   BOSTON, September 27.   Vessels left in Demarara, by Capt. Hatch, of the brig Lucy.   Ship Aurora, Brantes, Baltimore.   Brigs—Friendship, Milliken, Portland; Olive, Tapral, Bolton; Rebecca, Jones, Portsmouth; Bolton Packet, Prentice, Boston.   Schooners—Betsy, Peale, Salem; Columbus, Smith, Wilcafer; Fanny, Cumber, Boston; Polly, Freeman, ditto; Clarissa, Moulton, Old-York; Hawk, Nicholson, Plymouth; Cate, Sanger, N. London.  
NEWBURY-PORT, Sept. 29. Tuesday arrived here sloop Nancy, Capt. Seward, 18 days from Bermuda. Spoke, lat. 43, long. 67, 20, the Lynx British sloop of war, belonging to Admiral Murrays squadron.
NEW-YORK, October 4. ARRIVED. Brig Mary, Tabor, Fayal and St. Georges 41
FOR SALE, An Elegant Bay Horse, Fifteen hands high, four years old, warranted sound. Enquire at No. 194, Market-street. October 6.
On Wednesday evening, the 12th inst. at 7 o'clock, at the Coffee-House, Will be Sold by Public Auction,
A LARGE, elegant, and well finished three story BRICK HOUSE, (the late residence of Gen. Walter Stewart,) with a Lot of Ground thereunto belonging, on the West side of Third-street, near Union-street, containing in front 32 feet, and in depth 100 feet to an alley leading into Union-street.
FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers.
For Sale, The Brig MART, Lying at Messrs. Willings and Francis's Wharf, between 200 barrels, built in Philadelphia in 1793, of 152 oak and red cedar—She is well found, and may be sent to sea at a final expence. For terms apply to Gurney & Smith.

For Sale, A Three story BRICK HOUSE and Lot, in Chestnut Street, between Front and Second Streets, in which Messrs. James Calbraith & Co. have for many years (and now do) carried on business. Possession will be given in one month, or sooner. For terms apply to WILLIAM BEIL, or HECTOR CALBRAITH. April 21.
A Manufactory FOR SALE. A Valuable SOAP and CANDLE Manufactory, situate in a convenient part of the city; the works almost new, on an entirely original construction, and built of the best materials, and may be set to work immediately. Persons who wish to purchase, are requested to apply at No. 273, South Second Street. September 13.
Brokers Office, and COMMISSION STORE. No. 63 South Third Street, opposite the national new Bank. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES and JOHN VAN REED, have entered into co-partnership, under the firm of FRAUNCES & VAN REED, in the business of Brokers, Conveyancers and Commission merchants. They buy and sell on commission every species of stock, notes of hand, bills of exchange, houses and lands, &c. Money procured on deposits, &c. &c. all kinds of savings in the conveyancing line, done with neatness and dispatch; accounts adjusted, and books settled, in the most correct manner. Constant attendance will be given. They solicit a share of the public favor; they are determined to endeavour to deserve it. N. B. The utmost secrecy observed. SAMUEL M. FRAUNCES, JOHN VAN REED. Philad. August 27, 1796.
Valuable Real Estate, For sale at Auction, by Casper Thiel, of Hamburg, late the property of James and William Kinnear. For sale by public auction, on the 9th day of November next ensuing, at the sign of Gen. Washington, Wood's tavern, borough of Reading, Berks county, the following real estate, viz. No. 1. A TRACT of land containing 483 acres with allowance for roads, called the Purchase, situated in Brunswick township, Berks county, patented 18th of Jan. 1738. This tract, of which about 25 acres are cleared, is of good soil, situated on the Tomagwa, or Little Schuylkill, well watered and timbered, on which is erected a good log dwelling house and stable. No. 2. A tract of unimproved land, containing 284 acres, with allowance, &c. called Hopewell, patented 28th October, 1796, situated in Brunswick township, Berks county, soil good. No. 3. A tract of unimproved land, containing 376 acres with allowance, &c. called Hillburg, patented 28th October 1790, situation, &c. as No. 2. No. 4. A tract of unimproved land, containing 388 acres, with allowance, &c. patented 28th of October, 1786, situation, &c. as No. 2 and 3. No. 5. A tract of land, containing 268 acres, and 37 perches, with allowance, &c. situated in Brunswick township, Berks county, on Tomagwa, or Little Schuylkill, 5 miles above the town of Hamburg, on which is erected a well finished two story squared log dwelling house, 22 feet by 35, within the distance of 100 perches from a forge, with the advantage of a ferry and public house; these advantages render this tract very valuable. No. 16. A town lot in Hamburg, enclosed with a post and rail, or board fence, containing in front, 60 feet, and in depth 180 feet, subject to a ground rent of 7/6 per annum. No. 17. A town lot in Hamburg, enclosed as no 16, to which it adjoins, being of the same dimensions, and subject to the same ground rent, on which is erected a log stable, 16 by 18 feet. No. 18. A town lot in Hamburg, adjoining to No. 17, a corner lot, fronting on Main and Schuylkill streets, dimensions the same as No. 16 and 17, above described, subject to 10/6 per annum ground rent. On this lot is erected a large 2 story dwelling house, 45 feet front on Main street, by 34 feet in depth on Schuylkill street, pleasantly and advantageously situated for a store. N. B. The above described three town lots will be sold separately or together, as may best suit the purchasers. Conditions of sale—One third of the purchase money to be paid to the subscribers, or either of them in Philadelphia, at or before the expiration of one month from the day of sale, when a deed of conveyance will be executed; the residue payable in equal payments, at 6 and 12 months with interest, the payment thereof to be secured by mortgage on the premises. James Henderson, } Assignees to Frederick Moutmollin, } the estate of Thomas Rogers, } James & Wm. Joseph D. Drinker, } Kinnear. September 26. m & th.
Treasury Department, September 28, 1796. NOTICE is hereby given, that proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury until the expiration of the first day of March next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of June, 1797, to the thirty-first day of May, 1798, both days inclusive, at the places and within the districts hereinafter mentioned, viz. At Oswego; at Niagara; at Piqua; at Sandusky Lake, and on Sandusky River; at Detroit; at Michilimackinac; at Fort-Franklin; at Pittsburgh; at Cincinnati; at Fort-Hamilton; at Fort St. Clair; at Fort-Jefferson; at Greenville; at Piqua Town and Loramie's Store; at Fort Adams; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance on the Miami River to Lake Erie; at Fort St. Stephens; at Fort Malle; at any place from Fort Malle to the south boundary of the United States on the river Mississippi; at Fort Knox; at Ouatonah. If supplies shall be required for any posts or places not mentioned in this notice, all such supplies shall be furnished at prices proportioned to those to be paid at the posts before recited, or as may be hereafter agreed on between the United States and the Contractor. The rations to be supplied are to consist of the following articles, viz. One pound two ounces of bread or flour. One pound two ounces of beef, or fourteen ounces of pork or bacon. Half a gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. One quart and half a pint of salt. Two quarts of Vinegar, } per hundred rations Two pounds of Soap, } One pound of Candles, } The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times during the said term, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for the term of six months in advance, and at each of the other posts, for the term of at least three months in advance, in good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is to be understood, that the Contractor is to be at the expense and risk of losing the supplies to the troops at each post, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the depredations of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
JOHN MILLER, Jun. & Co. No. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, Have Imported in the late vessels from Europe, &c. AND HAVE FOR SALE, A general assortment of GOODS, suitable to the season—Amongst which are, BROAD and narrow CLOTHS, Plain and twilled COATINGS, Rose striped and point BLANKETS, FLANNELS and BAISES, HATS assorted in cases, IRISH LINENS, INDIA GOODS, generally, A Consignment of IRONMONGERY, Comprising a capital assortment to open a share—including Thirty Casks of NAILS. This invoice will be sold entire on very advantageous terms. September 20.
Lottery FOR raising six thousand six hundred and sixty-seven dollars and fifty cents, by a deduction of fifteen per cent from the prizes, and not two blanks to a prize, viz.  1 Prize of 5000 dollars 5000  1 do. 1000 do. 1000  4 do. 500 do. 2000  5 do. 200 do. 1000  20 do. 100 do. 2000  99 do. 50 do. 4950  200 do. 25 do. 5000  2000 do. 10 do. 20,000  5 Last drawn numbers of 1000 dollars each, 5000 2332 Prizes. 44,450 4018 Blanks. 6350 Tickets at Seven Dollars each, 44,450 By order of the Directors of the Society for establishing Useful Manufactures, the Superintendents of the Patent Lottery have requested the Managers to offer the foregoing Scheme to the public, and have directed them to refund the money to those persons who have purchased in this former Lottery, or exchange the tickets for tickets in this Lottery. The Lottery has actually commenced drawing, and will continue until finished. A list of the Blanks and Prizes may be seen at the office of William Blackburn, No. 64 South Second Street, who will give information where tickets may be procured. Dated this 17th day of June, 1796. J. N. CUMMING, JACOB R. HARDENBERG, } Managers. JONATHAN RHEA, } def.co
Samuel Richardet, RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentlemen Merchants, that he has this day opened the CITY TAVERN and MERCHANTS' COFFEE HOUSE in the city of Philadelphia. The Subscription Room will be furnished with all the daily papers published in Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, together with those of the principal commercial cities of Europe—They will be regularly filed and none permitted to be taken away on any account. Tea, Coffee, Soups, Jellies, Ice Creams, and a variety of French Liquors; together with the usual refreshments, will at all times be procured at the bar. Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated with the choicest of Wines, Spirituous Liquors, and the most approved Male Liquors from London and other breweries. The Larder will be supplied with the prime and earliest productions of the Season. Large and small Parties, or single Gentlemen, may be accommodated with Breakfasts, Dinners, or Suppers, at hours most convenient to themselves—a cold Collation is regularly kept for convenience, the Bill of Fare to be had at the bar. The Lodging Rooms will be completely furnished, and the utmost attention paid to cleanliness, and every other requisite. SAMUEL RICHARDET will be happy to receive, and execute the commands of his Friends, and the Public at large; and with gratitude for their favours, he pledges himself that nothing on his part shall be wanting to preserve that patronage with which he has been so distinguishedly honored. Philadelphia, April 19. mwf
Treasury of the United States. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are or may be Creditors of the United States, for any sums of the United States, or Stock, bearing a present interest of six per centum per annum. 1st. That pursuant to an Act of Congress passed on the 23rd day of April, 1796, entitled an act in addition to an act, intitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," the said debt or stock will be reimbursed and paid in manner following, to wit: "First, by dividends to be made on the last days of March, June and September for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of one and one half per centum upon the original capital. Secondly, by dividends to be made on the last day of December for the present year, and from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, to the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen inclusive, at the rate of three and one half per centum upon the original capital; and by a dividend to be made on the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, of such sum, as will be then due, according to the contract, for the final redemption of the said stock." 2d. All distinction between payments on account of Interest and Principal being thus abolished by the establishment of the permanent rule of reimbursement above described, it has become necessary to vary accordingly the powers of attorney for receiving dividends; the public creditors will therefore observe that the following form is established for all powers of attorney which may be granted after the due promulgation of this notice, viz. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I do make, constitute and appoint of my true and lawful Attorney for me, and in my name, to receive the dividends which are, or shall be payable according to law, on the (here describing the stock) funding in my name in the books of (here describing the books of the Treasury or the Commissioner of Loans, where the stock is credited) from (here insert the commencement and expiration of time for which the power of attorney is to continue) with power also an attorney or attorneys under him, for that purpose to make and substitute, and in all lawful acts to inquire for effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do, by virtue hereof. Sealed and Delivered in presence of, BE IT KNOWN, that on the day of before me personally came within named and acknowledged the above letter of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed my Seal the day and year first above written. Given under my Hand at Philadelphia, this twentieth day of July 1796, pursuant to directions from the Secretary of the Treasury. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. July 23.
For Sale, A Complete Font of BREVIER, Entirely new, and yet unopened. The weight of this font is about 312 lb. It is from the Foundry of Wilson & Sons, Glasgow, and will be sold at cost & charges. Also for Sale, a pair of Super Royal Chases. Enquire at the Office of the Gazette of the United States, 119 Chestnut-Street. September 27. dtf
City of Washington. SCHEME of the LOTTERY, No. II, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FEDERAL CITY. A magnificent 20,000 dollars, & } 50,000 dwelling-house, 5 each 10,000, are } 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 20 20,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 16,739 Prizes. 150,000 32,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when completed, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The Drawing will commence as soon as the tickets are sold off.—The money prizes will be payable in thirty days after it is finished; and any prizes for which fortunate numbers are not produced within twelve months after the drawing is closed, are to be considered as given towards the fund for the University; it being determined to settle the whole business in a year from the ending of the drawing, and to take up the bonds given as security. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. The twenty four gentlemen who by appointment of the late Commissioners assisted in the management of the Hotel Lottery are requested to undertake this arduous task a second time on behalf of the public; a sufficient number of these having kindly accepted, it is hoped that the friends to a National University and the other federal objects may continue to favor the design. By accounts received from the different parts of the Continent as well as from Europe, where the tickets have been sent for sale, the public are assured that the drawing will speedily commence, and that the care and caution unavoidably necessary to insure a true drawing of the tickets, has rendered the short suspension indispensable. SAMUEL BLODGET. * Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; o James West & Co. Baltimore; o of Peter Gilman, Boston of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells Cooper's Ferry.
WATSON'S ANSWER TO GIBBON. JUST RECEIVED, And for sale by J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-Street, Apology for Christianity, In a series of Letters, addressed to EDWARD GIBBON, Esq. Author of the History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. By R. WATSON, D.D. F.R.S. Bishop of Llandaff. (Price 75 cents bound.) Watson's Answer to Paine, To be had at the same place. The enemies of Religion are awake! Let not her friends sleep. Sept. 1. mw&ttf
NOTICE. THE Subscriber, having been reduced in his circumstances, by sundry misfortunes, and being thereby unable to satisfy his just debts, hereby gives notice to his Creditors and to all persons concerned, that he intends to apply to the General Assembly of Maryland at their next session to be held on the first Monday of November next, for the benefit of an act of insolvency. WILLIAM EDMONDSON Easton, 1st of the 9th month, 1796. iawtiamn
To be sold, A PLANTATION, in the town of Woodbury, county of Gloucester, and state of New-Jersey, containing about one hundred and fifty acres; a suitable proportion of which is woodland and improved meadow. A great part of the arable land is in a high state of cultivation, and very natural to the production of Red Clover. On said plantation there is a good two-story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a good dry cellar under the whole; together with a barn, corn-cribs and carriage-house. The garden is large, and contains a good collection of the best kinds of grafted and inoculated fruit trees; the orchard consists of about three hundred grafted apple-trees. Any person inclined to purchase said premises, may be informed of the terms by applying to ANDREW HUNTER. July 29
TO BE SOLD, At No. 128, North Second-Street, and by several of the Apothecaries in this City. TRANSFERS of the right to remove pains and inflammations from the human body, as secured to Dr. ELISHA PERKINS, by patent, with instruments and directions necessary for the practice. This mode of treatment is particularly useful in relieving pains in the head, face, teeth, breath, side, stomach, back, rheumatism, recent gout, &c. &c. Notwithstanding the utility of this practice, it is not presumed but there are cases in which this and every other remedy may sometimes fail. June 1, tsrw
To be disposed of, THE time of a healthy NEGRO WOMAN, who has between four and five years to serve: She can be recommended for her sobriety and honesty. For particulars enquire at No. 122, Chestnut-Street. August 3. w&ttf
Washington Canal Lottery, No. I. WHEREAS the State of Maryland has authorized the underwritten, to raise twenty-six thousand two hundred, and fifty dollars, for the purpose of cutting a Canal through the City of Washington, from the Potomac to the Eastern Branch Harbour. The following is the SCHEME of No. I.  Viz. 1 Prize of 20,000 dollars, 20,000  1 ditto 10,000 10,000  7 last drawn } Tickets, each 5,000 35,000  6 ditto 1,000 6,000  10 ditto 400 4,000  20 ditto 100 2,000  55 ditto 50 2,750  5750 ditto 12 69,000  To be raised for the Canal, 26,250  5850 Prizes, 175,000  11650 Blanks, not two to a prize!  17500 Tickets, at Ten Dollars, 175,000 The Commissioners have taken the Securities required by the aforesaid act for the punctual payment of the prizes. The drawing of this Lottery will commence, without delay, as soon as the Tickets are sold, of which timely notice will be given. Such prizes as are not demanded in six months after the drawing is finished, shall be considered as relinquished for the benefit of the Canal, and appropriated accordingly. (Signed) NOTLEY YOUNG, DANIEL CARROLL, of D. LEWIS DEBLOIS, GEORGE WALKER, W. M. DUNCANSON, THOMAS LAW, JAMES BARRY. City of Washington, Feb. 11.
Mordecai Lewis HAS FOR SALE, NANKEENS, long and short. China, well assorted. Quick-silver. Dippers. Bafas. Coffas. Bandana Handkerchiefs. Roll Brimstone. Sept. 6. tt&tfm
At a special meeting of the Board of Directors for establishing useful Manufactures, held at Paterson, July 8, 1796, RESOLVED, That a special meeting of the Stockholders of the Society be called on the first Monday, being the third day of October next, at Paterson, by ten of the clock of the same day; then and there to take into consideration the propriety of dissolving the said corporation, agreeably to the law in such case made and provided—and the Stockholders are earnestly requested to attend the said meeting in person or by proxy. August 27 proxytho
FOR SALE, A LARGE ELEGANT AND WELL FINISHED Three-story Brick House, (The late residence of General Walter Stewart) with a LOT OF GROUND thereunto belonging, the west side of Third-Street, near Union-Street containing in front 32 feet, and in depth 100 feet, to an alley leading into Union-Street. The house is 32 feet front and 50 feet deep; the several rooms contained in it are large, commodious, and completely finished; the two first stories are each 13 feet high; there are 20 mahogany rooms in the house, 5 magnificent staircases, with mahogany rails and a good sky-light. The kitchen is in the cellar, which is spacious and convenient, and finished with an oven, flow-bowls and pantries, a servants' hall and large wine-cellar adjoining the kitchen, in front of which is an area in which there is a pump. The yard is vaulted. Communicating with the said building is a neat three-story brick house, on the north side of Union-Street, containing 30 feet front by 20 feet deep; the lower part of which is at present occupied as a camping-house, and the upper part divided into well-finished large chambers. This house may at a small expense be converted into a convenient dwelling. The front door is very handsome, and the front and back have Venetian window-shutters. Adjoining the last house, upon the lot belonging to the first, are erected bathing-rooms, &c. There are likewise very good couch-house and stables finished equal (or nearly so) with any in the city, on a lot containing on Union-Street 30 feet, and in depth on the west side of said alley 52 feet. There are good cellars under, the whole of the buildings, and a wine room over part of the stable, with a hay-loft over the remainder. For further particulars enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. At their Office No. 64 Dock-Street, between Walnut & Pear streets. 6th month 24th, 1796.
FOR SALE, A PLANTATION, ABOUT 12 miles from this City, situate in Abingdon Township, Montgomery County, containing 70 acres, a new stone house, two stories high, 8 rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a stone kitchen and stone spring house, over an excellent spring of water, a barn, stables, sheds, barracks, &c. A large apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit; about 12 acres of good meadow well watered, and wood sufficient for fire, and fencing the place. Possession may be had the 1st of April next. Property in this city will be taken in exchange, or MORRIS and NICHOLSONS Notes in payment. Enquire at No. 37, Arch-Street. Philadelphia, September 13, 1796. tt&tf
A very Valuable Estate, CALLED TWITTENHAM, situate in the township of Upper Derby, and county of Delaware, 7 1-2 miles from Philadelphia, and half a mile from the new Western road; containing 230 acres of excellent land, 45 of which are good watered meadow, 90 of prime woodland, and the rest arable of the first quality. There are on the premises a good two story brick house, with a pump-well of excellent water in front; a large frame barn, stables, and other convenient buildings; a smoke-house and stone spring-house; two good apple orchards, and one of peaches. The fields are all in clover, except those immediately under tillage, and are so laid out as to have the advantage of water in each of them, which renders it peculiarly convenient for grazing. The situation is pleasant and healthy, and from the high cultivation of the land, the good neighbourhood, and the vicinity to the city, it is very suitable for a gentleman's country seat. The foregoing is part of the estate of Jacob Harman, deceased, and offered for sale by Mordecai Lewis, Surviving Executor. Oct. 9. tt&f
PRINTED BY JOHN FENNO, —No. 119— CHESTNUT-STREET. [Price Eight Dollars per Annum.]